,! ,works ( ! ,rev4 ,hugh ,b9n+ by ,hugh ,b9n+ ,edition #a1 7,janu>y #aj1 #bjjh7 ,,cont5ts ,not&a4 ,preface by ! ,editor4 ,! ,life ( ,mr4 ,hugh ,b9n+4 ,! ,common ,pr9ciples ( ! ,*ri/ian ,religion1 ,cle>ly ,prov$1 & ,s+ul>ly ,improv$2 ,or1 ,a ,practical ,cate*ism4 ,orig9al ,preface4 ,god's ,glory ! ,*ief ,end ( ,man's ,be+ ,union ,& ,communion ,) ,god ,! ,end ,& ,design ,( ,! ,gospel ,! ,au?ority ,& ,utility ,( ,! ,scriptures ,! ,scriptures ,reveal ,et]nal ,life ,?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/ ,( ,! ,scriptures ,:at ,! ,scriptures ,pr9cipally ,tea*3 ,! ,ru9 ,& ,recov]y ,( ,man4 ,fai? ,& ,love ,t[>ds ,*ri/4 ,( ,! ,"n ,( ,god ,! ,et]nity ,& ,un*angeabl5ess ,( ,god4 ,:at ,god ,is ,to ,u4 ,:at ,god ,is ,! ,k ,t ,god ,is1 ,comb9$ ,) ,! ,k ,t ,he ,is ,to ,be ,wor%ipp$4 ,! ,unity ,( ,! ,div9e ,ess5ce1 ,& ,! ,tr9ity ,( ,p]sons4 ,( ,! ,unity ,( ,! ,godhead ,& ,! ,tr9ity ,( ,p]sons ,( ,! ,decrees ,( ,god4 ,( ,pr$e/9ation ,( ,pr$e/9ation ,( ,creation ,( ,creation ,( ,! ,creation #j;f ,man ,god's ,works ,( ,provid5ce ,( ,! ,fir/ ,cov5ant ,made ,) ,man ,( ,! ,fir/ ,cov5ant4 ,( ,! ,/ate ,:]e9 ,man ,0 ,creat$1 ,& ,h[ ,! ,image ,( ,god ,is ,defac$4 ,( ,s9 ,by ,imputation ,& ,propagation4 ,( ,! ,way ,( ,man's ,deliv]y4 ,! ,s9n]'s ,sanctu>y1 ,or1 ,a ,discov]y ,made ,( ,^? ,glori\s ,privileges ,(f]$ ,unto ,! ,p5it5t ,& ,fai?ful ,"u ,! ,gospel3 ,unfold+ ,_! ,fre$om ,f ,dea?1 ,condemnation1 ,& ,! ,law1 ,9 ,=ty ,s]mons ,on ,! ,eigh? ,*apt] ,( ,! ,epi/le ,to ,! ,romans4 ,! ,preface4 ,s]mon ,i4 ,s]mon ,,ii4 ,s]mon ,,iii4 ,s]mon ,,iv4 ,s]mon ,v4 ,s]mon ,,vi4 ,s]mon ,,vii4 ,s]mon ,,viii4 ,s]mon ,,ix4 ,s]mon ,x4 ,s]mon ,,xi4 ,s]mon ,,xii4 ,s]mon ,,xiii4 ,s]mon ,,xiv4 ,s]mon ,,xv4 ,s]mon ,,xvi4 ,s]mon ,,xvii4 ,s]mon ,,xviii4 ,s]mon ,,xix4 ,s]mon ,,xx4 ,s]mon ,,xxi4 ,s]mon ,,xxii4 ,s]mon ,,xxiii4 ,s]mon ,,xxiv4 ,s]mon ,,xxv4 ,s]mon ,,xxvi4 ,s]mon ,,xxvii4 ,s]mon ,,xxviii4 ,s]mon ,,xxix4 ,s]mon ,,xxx4 ,s]mon ,,xxxi4 ,s]mon ,,xxxii4 ,s]mon ,,xxxiii4 ,s]mon ,,xxxiv4 ,s]mon ,,xxxv4 ,s]mon ,,xxxvi4 ,s]mon ,,xxxvii4 ,s]mon ,,xxxviii4 ,s]mon ,,xxxix4 ,s]mon ,,xl4 ,fell[%ip ,) ,god ,preface4 ,s]mon ,i4 ,s]mon ,,ii4 ,s]mon ,,iii4 ,s]mon ,,iv4 ,s]mon ,v4 ,s]mon ,,vi4 ,s]mon ,,vii4 ,s]mon ,,viii4 ,s]mon ,,ix4 ,s]mon ,x4 ,s]mon ,,xi4 ,s]mon ,,xii4 ,s]mon ,,xiii4 ,s]mon ,,xiv4 ,s]mon ,,xv4 ,s]mon ,,xvi4 ,s]mon ,,xvii4 ,s]mon ,,xviii4 ,s]mon ,,xix4 ,s]mon ,,xx4 ,s]mon ,,xxi4 ,s]mon ,,xxii4 ,s]mon ,,xxiii4 ,s]mon ,,xxiv4 ,s]mon ,,xxv4 ,s]mon ,,xxvi4 ,s]mon ,,xxvii4 ,s]mon ,,xxviii4 ,he>t-,humiliation ,to ,! ,read]4 ,s]mon ,i4 ,s]mon ,,ii4 ,s]mon ,,iii4 ,s]mon ,,iv4 ,s]mon ,v4 ,s]mon ,,vi4 ,s]mon ,,vii4 ,s]mon ,,viii4 ,s]mon ,,ix4 ,s]mon ,x4 ,s]mon ,,xi4 ,s]mon ,,xii4 ,s]mon ,,xiii4 ,s]mon ,,xiv4 ,s]mon ,,xv4 ,s]mon ,,xvi4 ,s]mon ,,xvii4 ,s]mon ,,xviii4 ,an ,useful ,case ,( ,consci5ce ,t ,!re ,is ,a ,malignant ,p>ty ,/ill ,9 ,! ,k+dom4 ,t ,! ,pres5t ,public ,resolutions1 ,express$ ,9 ,! ,commission's ,answ] ,to ,! ,p>liam5t's ,qu]y1 ,& ,! ,act ,( ,! ,levy1 ,d ,n ,exclude ,t ,p>ty4 ,t ,! ,employ+ ,(1 ,& ,associat+ ,) ,! ,malignant ,p>ty1 ,accord+ ,z ,is ,conta9$ ,9 ,! ,public ,resolutions1 ,is ,s9ful ,& ,unlawful4 ,t ,x ,is ,n ,lawful ,= ,! ,well ,affect$ ,subjects ,to ,concur ,9 ,su* ,an ,engagem5t ,9 ,w>1 ,& ,associate ,) ,! ,malignant ,p>ty4 ,scriptures ,%[+ ,! ,s9 ,& ,dang] ,( ,jo9+ ,) ,wick$ ,& ,ungodly ,m54 ,a ,treatise ,( ,*ri/ian ,love4 ,to ,! ,read]4 ,*apt] ,i4 ,*apt] ,,ii4 ,*apt] ,,iii4 ,*apt] ,,iv4 ,*apt] ,v4 ,sev]al ,s]mons ,^u ,! ,mo/ ,important ,subjects ,( ,practical ,religion4 ,! ,publi%] ,to ,! ,read]4 ,s]mon ,i4 ,s]mon ,,ii4 ,s]mon ,,iii4 ,s]mon ,,iv4 ,s]mon ,v4 ,s]mon ,,vi4 ,s]mon ,,vii4 ,s]mon ,,viii4 ,s]mon ,,ix4 ,s]mon ,x4 ,s]mon ,,xi4 ,s]mon ,,xii4 ,s]mon ,,xiii4 ,s]mon ,,xiv4 ,s]mon ,,xv4 ,s]mon ,,xvi4 ,s]mon ,,xvii4 ,s]mon ,,xviii4 ,s]mon ,,xix4 ,s]mon ,,xx4 ,s]mon ,,xxi4 ,s]mon ,,xxii4 ,footnotes ,! ,works ,( ,! ,rev4 ,hugh ,b9n+1 ,m4,a41 ,"o ( ! ,reg5ts 9 ! ,univ]sity ( ,glasg[1 ,& ,aft]w>ds ,m9i/] ( ,govan ,collect$ & ,edit$ by ,! ,rev4 ,m4 ,lei%man1 ,d4,d41 ,m9i/] ( ! ,p>i% ( ,govan ,,not&a4 ,! foll[+ ,notes1 by ! ,editor1 ought to h be5 ins]t$ at ! foot ( _! respective pages4 ,page #a1 l9e #be ,nulla e/ tam facilis res1 qu9 difficilis siet1 ,quam invitus facias--,t]5t4 ,heaut4 iv1 vi4 #a 8,!re is no?+ s easy1 z n to become difficult %\ld y d x unwill+ly40 ,p4 #a1 l4 #ce4 ,nam illud v]um e/ ,m4 ,catonis oraculum1 nihil ag5do1 hom9es male ag]e discunt4 8,= t is a true oracle ( ,m4 ,cato--by do+ no?+1 m5 le>n to d ill40--,columel4 lib4 xi1 cap4 #a4 ,p4 #e1 la/ l9e4 1 1 1 1 1 4 8,7 ,i a night+ale1 ,i w\ld p]=m ! (fice ( a night+ale1 or a swan1 t ( a swan2 b s9ce ,i am a rational creature1 x is "r t ,i %\ld celebrate ! praises ( ,god40--,epictet4 ,diss]t4 lib4 i1 cap4 #af4 ,p4 #g1 l4 #ec4 ,quidam viv]e tunc incipiunt1 cum des95dum e/4 ,si hoc judicas mirum1 adjiciam quod magis admir]is1 quidam ante viv]e defec]unt1 quam incip]5t4 8,"s !n beg9 to live :5 !y are ne> ! close ( life4 ,if y ?9k ?is wond]ful1 ,i w add :at y w wond] at /ill m1 "s h ceas$ to live be=e !y h begun to live40--,s5ec4 ,epi/4 xxiii4 ,p4 #i1 l4 #ah4 ,cic]o repres5ts ! say+-- ,amicorum omnia communia 7,fri5ds h all ?+s 9 common7--to be a ,greek prov]b--,de ,(fic4 lib4 i1 cap4 xvi4 ,p4 #ab1 l4 #ej4 ,ubi 9 contr>ium ducit1 ipsa velocitas majoris int]valli causa fit4 8,:5 x leads to an opposite direction1 velocity becomes itself ! cause ( a wid] sep>ation40--,s5ec4 ,de ,vita ,beata1 cap4 i4 ,p4 #ac4 l4 #g4 ,at hic1 tritissima quque via1 et celeb]rima1 maxime decipit4 8,b "h1 e pa? t is mo/ beat51 & mo/ fam\s1 deceives mo/40--,ibid4 ,p4 #ac4 l4 #af4--p]g5tes1 non qua eundum e/1 s$ qua itur--8proce$+1 n :]e we ought to g1 b :]e o!rs g40--,ibid4 ,p4 #ae1 l4 #cj4 ,aut prodesse volunt1 aut delect>e--,hor4 ,ars ,poet41 v4 #ccc4 8,!y wi% ei!r to improve or delight40 ,p4 #af1 l4 #f4 ,omne tulit punctum1 qui miscuit utile dulci--,id41 v4 #cdc4 8,pr(it & pleasure !m to mix ) art ,%all ga9 all votes40--,francis ,translation ,p4 #cg1 l4 #d4 ,pluris e/ oculatus te/is unus quam auriti decem ,qui audiunt audita dicunt1 qui vid5t plane sciunt--,plaut4 ,trucul4 ii4 vi4 #h4 8,"o eye witness is wor? m ?an t5 witnesses :o speak by he>say4 ,!y :o he> tell :at !y he>1 !y :o see h a p]fect k ( :at occurs40 ,p4 #cg1 l4 #ej4 ,! title 7di/+ui%$ by _m names7 0 (t5 appli$ by ! ,greeks to ! pr9cipal object ( _! idolatr\s wor%ip4 ,clean!s beg9s 8 ,hymn to ,jove 9 ?is way1-- 8,mo/ illu/ri\s ( ! immortals1 hav+ _m names0 ,! ,e?iopians believ$ t !re 0 "o ,god1 :o 0 ! cause ( all ?+s1 b !y also rev]5c$ ano!r ,god1 :om !y suppos$ to be inf]ior to him1 & to h no "n 77--2,/rab4 ,geog4 lib4 xvii1 p4 #hbb4 ,p4 #cg1 l4 #eb ,quid e/ ,deus8 ,quod vides totum1 et quod non vides totum4 8,:at is ,god8 ,e ?+ :i* y see1 & e ?+ :i* y d n see40--,s5ec4 ,nat4 ,que/41 lib4 i4 ,p4 #ch1 l4 #ae ,! au?or ( ! ,asclepian ,dialogue1 uses unus omnia 7"o-all ?+s7 & ,creator omnium 7! ,creator ( all ?+s17 z equival5t expressions--,cudwor?'s ,intellectual ,sy/em1 vol4 i4 p4 #cdf4 ,p4 #ee1 l4 #dd ,god 0 repres5t$ by "s ( ! anci5t philosoph]s to be 8! s\l ( ! _w1 & ! s\l ( ! s\ls ( ! _w40 ,p4 #gi1 l4 #d1 & #h ,prud5s futuri temporis exitum ,calig9osa nocte premit ,deus1 ,ridetque1 si mortalis ultra ,fas trepidat--,hor4 ,c>m4 lib4 iii4 ,ode #bi4 ,future ev5ts wise ,provid5ce ,ha? hid 9 night f human s5se1 ,to n>r[ b\nds our se>* conf9$ ,& laughs to see pr\d mortals try ,to fa?om deep et]nity1 ,) ! %ort l9e & plummet ( _! m9d4 ,cree*'s ,translation ,p4 #afd1 l4 #cg ,!ognidis ,s5t5ti v4 #be4 ,,preface ,,by ,,! ,,editor4 ,! ,rev4 ,hugh ,b9n+ ent]$ ^u 8 pa/oral *>ge at a v ev5tful p]iod4 ,he 0 orda9$ 9 ! int]val betwe5 ! dea? ( ,*>les ,i4 & ! coronation ( 8 son ,*>les ,,ii41 :i* took place at ,scone1 on ! fir/ ( ,janu>y1 #afea4 ,9 ! fir/ ye> ( ! incumb5cy ( ,b9n+1 ! fatal battle ( ,dunb> 0 f\ght 9 diff]5t p>ts ( ,scotl&2 ?ree diff]5t armies1 )\t conc]t ) "o ano!r1 subsequ5tly took ! field1 to oppose ! progress ( ! p>liam5t>y =ces4 ,& x 0 n till aft] ! dea? ( ,b9n+1 t ,g5]al ,monk succe$$ 9 r$uc+ ! c\ntry to a /ate ( subjection4 ,mean:ile1 ! same jeal\sies & animosities prevail$1 :i* _h previ\sly divid$ ! ,scotti% nation4 ,! nobility1 z well z ! cl]gy1 7 oppos$ to "o ano!r1 & adopt$ diff]5t views ( ! national int]e/s4 ,& :at t5d$ n a little to increase ! public divisions1 ! ,anabapti/s1 ,quak]s1 & o!r sect>ians1 connect$ ) ! ,engli% army1 employ$ !mselves :]ev] !y w5t1 9 propagat+ ) great indu/ry1 _! peculi> op9ions4 ,by keep+ ^! ?+s 9 view1 ! read] w be bett] able to und]/&1 9 ! writ+s ( ,b9n+1 num]\s allusions1 m or less recondite1 to ! p>ticul> circum/ances ( ! times4 ,x 0 on ,saturday ! n9ete5? ( ,april1 #afea1 t ,cromwell came to ,glasg[1 ) ! pr9cipal "p ( 8 army4 ,! next day he w5t to he> s]mon 9 ! ,high *ur*4 ,9 ! =5oon1 he ent]$ ! ,*oir1 or ,inn] *ur*1 z x 0 call$1 &1 z ,pr9cipal ,baillie says1 8quietly he>d ,mr4 ,rob]t ,ramsay prea* a v good hone/ s]mon1 p]t95t = 8 case407#a7 ,he appe>$ equally unexpect$ly 9 ! aft]noon1 9 ! ,nave1 or ,out] *ur*1 :5 ,mr4 ,john ,c>/airs deliv]$ 9 8 pres5ce a lecture1 & ,mr4 ,james ,durham1 a s]mon4 ,bo? ( ^! disc\rses _h1 l ! =m] "o1 a special ref]5ce to ! exi/+ po/ure ( public affairs4 ,b z might h be5 expect$1 ,cromwell 0 (f5d$ at ! pla9 deal+ ( all ! ?ree cl]gym51 :o consid]$ x to be _! duty to condemn him & 8 army1 = _! invasion ( ,scotl&1 = ! contempt !y manife/$ = ! religi\s in/itutions ( ! c\ntry1 & likewise1 = _! p]secution ( ! m9i/]s ( ,irel&4 ,on ! foll[+ day1 !re=e1 he summon$ !m1 & ! o!r cl]gym5 ( ! city1 to a meet+ 9 8 own lodg+s1 t he might v9dicate himself & 8 conf$]ates f ! *>ges :i* _h be5 br\ght aga9/ !m1 & at ! same "t he> :at 8 accus]s _h to advance 9 _! own behalf4 ,at ?is conf]5ce1 :i* appe>s to h be5 conduct$ ) good temp] on bo? sides1 !y :o spoke mo/ on ! "p ( ! ,scotti% cl]gy1 7 ,mr4 ,patrick ,gillespie1 ,pr9cipal ( ! ,univ]sity ( ,glasg[1 & ,mr4 ,james ,gu?rie1 m9i/] ( ,/irl+1 :o =feit$ 8 life at ,ed9burgh soon aft] ! ,re/oration4 ,on ! o!r side1 ! pr9cipal speak]s 7 ,cromwell himself1 & ,g5]al ,lamb]t17#b7 :o1 l _m o!r ( ! p>liam5t>y (fic]s1 0 a prea*]1 z well z a soldi]47#c7 ,"s ( ,cromwell's *apla9s7#d7 are also repres5t$ to h tak5 a %>e 9 ! discussion1 along ) ! ,rev4 ,hugh ,b9n+4 ,cromwell1 x is said1 0 /ruck ) ! fe>lessness & ability ( s "y a m9i/]4 8,:o is t le>n$ & bold "y man80 said he4 ,:5 he 0 told 8 "n 0 ,b9n+1 he repli$1 8,he has b\nd well4 ,b10 he add$1 putt+ 8 h&1 at ! same "t1 to 8 sword1 8?is w loose all aga940 ,9 8 ,memoirs ( ! ,life ( ,dr4 ,john ,ow51 ,mr4 ,orme adv]ts to ?is anecdote reg>d+ ,b9n+1 simply on ! au?ority ( a note 9 ! ,biographia ,scoticana4 ,he does n seem to h be5 aw>e t1 beyond ?is note1 !re 0 any evid5ce to produce1 t su* a meet+ z has n[ be5 describ$1 0 ev] actually held4 ,b he obs]ves1 8,!re is no?+ improbable 9 ! meet+1 & ,cromwell's pun q accords ) o!r anecdotes ( 8 conv]sation407#e7 ,! "p :i* ,mr4 ,b9n+ is report$ to h act$ on ?is occasion1 0 no less *>act]i/ical ( him4 ,he 0 a v able disputant4 ,b :5 giv+ utt]ance to 8 feel+s1 or express+ 8 s5tim5ts1 he 0 sometimes l$ to employ /rong language47#f7 ,! foll[+ acc\nt ( ! object & result ( ! meet+ at ,glasg[ is t :i* is giv5 by ,sir ,james ,balf\r--8,oliv] ,cromwell1 ) 8 army1 be+ at ?is tyme 9 ,glasg[1 _h a conf]5ce ) #h m9i/]s1 an5t ! lawfulness ( 8 engagem5t aga9/ ?is c\ntrey & k+dome4 ,he gave !m "s pap]s1 wi* !y anssu]$ extempore1 & pr\$ to 8 face 8 p]iurey & brea* ( c\5ant & leauge1 & 8 s9full rebellion & mur!r1 contrair to ! expresse ^w ( ,god1 & leauge & c\5ant suorne by himselue1 & mo/ ( 8 complices4 ,he toke ! morr[ at #c 9 ! aft]noone to 8 furd] conf]5ce ) !m1 & maney ( 8 *eiffe/ (fic]s did op5ly ackn[l$ge1 !y 7 conu9c$ 9 reson1 & neu] till n[1 did see ! weekness ( !r au5 gr\nds4 ,9 place ( keip+ ! appoynt$ meitt+1 7se+ a fyre to beg9 to k9dle amonge/ 8 au517 ab\t midnight1 t same day1 he comm&s all 8 armey pres5tly to m>*1 wnd] ! pa9e ( dea?1 backe t[>des ,ed9burghe1 & empties all 8 g>isons be we/ ,l9h?g[1 s5ds 8 horses t[>des ! bord]1 & ) grate hai/1 ) 8 footte returns to ,ed9burgh & ,lei?1 & is n[ bussie 9 repairr+ ! brea*es ( ,ed9burgh ca/le407#g7 ,we are in=m$1 t a ,report ( ! :ole proce$+s :i* took place on ?is occasion1 0 drawn up by ,pr9cipal ,gillespie1 & ,mr4 ,james ,gu?rie4 7#h7 ,b :e!r t ,report is n[ 9 exi/5ce or n1 or 0 ev] pr9t$1 ! writ] has n be5 able to asc]ta94 ,! invasion ( ,scotl&1 :i* 0 "o ( ! *>ges br\ght aga9/ ,cromwell1 0 condemn$ by ,"l ,fairfax1 ! comm&] 9 *ief ( ! p>liam5t>y =ces4 ,he look$ ^u x z an infraction ( ! ,solemn ,league & ,cov5ant1 :i* _h be5 v g5]ally subscrib$ 9 ,engl&1 z well z 9 ,scotl&4 ,feel+ al>m at ?is1 ! ,c\ncil ( ,/ate appo9t$ ,cromwell1 ,lamb]t1 ,h>rison1 ,/ ,john1 & ,:itelocke to conv]se ) him1 ) a view1 if possible1 to ov]come 8 scruples4 ,b aft] a long int]view1 ,fairfax rema9$ unmov$ by _! argum5ts1 & express$ 8 det]m9ation to resign 8 commission r ?an proce$ to ,scotl& ) ! army1 :i* 0 prep>+ to act aga9/ t "p ( ! k+dom4 ,z he adh]$ firmly to ?is resolution1 he 0 depriv$ ( 8 commission1 & ,cromwell 0 appo9t$ to succe$ him4 ,:itelock7#i7 has furni%$ u ) an acc\nt ( :at pass$ at ! int]view1 :i* he & 8 fri5ds _h ) ,"l ,fairfax4 ,! views express$ by ! diff]5t p>ties1 !re=e1 z ,:itelock has record$ !m1 w enable any "o to =m1 x is conceiv$1 a tol]ably correct idea ( ! nature ( ! discussion :i* took place at ,glasg[1 :5 ! same po9t 0 "o ( ! que/ions at issue1 & :5 two ( ! pr9cipal speak]s 7 ! v individuals :o _h previ\sly argu$ ! matt] ) ,fairfax4 ,! lett]s :i* pass$ betwe5 ,cromwell1 & ,colonel ,dundas1 ! gov]nor ( ,ed9burgh ,ca/le w likewise assi/ u to conjecture :at may h be5 advanc$ on bo? sides on ! occasion 9 "q1 at ,glasg[4 ,"s ,scotti% cl]gym5 _h tak5 refuge !re aft] ! battle ( ,dunb>4 ,x 0 to !m pr9cipally1 ?r\gh ,colonel ,dundas1 t ,cromwell address$ himself4 ,! lett]s 7 pr9t$ at ! "t4 ,on exam9+ !m1 x w be p]ceiv$1 t ! invasion ( ,scotl&1 & ! o!r (f5ces ) :i* ,cromwell & 8 p>ty 7 *>g$ at ,glasg[1 =m$ 9 ?is in/ance likewise1 gr\nds ( accusation on ! "o h&1 & call$ =? a v9dication on ! o!r4 ,9 ,hume's op9ion ! lett]s writt5 by ! p>liam5t>y g5]al are 8! be/ ( ,cromwell's wret*$ compositions t rema9407#aj7 ,b ,mr4 ,orme says ( !m1 8,f _! phraseology1 ,i /rongly suspect !n to h be5 ! production ( ,ow5's p5407#aa7 ,"o ( ! lett]s1 dat$ ,septemb] #i1 #afcj1 address$ to 8,! ,hon\rable ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,ca/le ( ,ed9burgh10 & sign$ by 8,o ,cromwell10 conta9s ?is passage--8,! m9i/]s 9 ,engl& are support$1 & h lib]ty to prea* ! gospell1 ?\gh n to raile1 nor "u pret5ce !re( to ov]top ! civill p[]1 or debase x z !y please4 ,no man ha? be5 tr\bl$ 9 ,engl& or ,irel& = prea*+ ! gospell1 nor has any m9i/] be5 mole/$ 9 ,scotl& s9ce ! com+ ( ! army hi!r4 ,! speak+ tru? becomes ! m9i/]s ( ,*ri/4 ,:5 m9i/]s pret5d to a glori\s re=mation1 & lay ! f\ndation !re( 9 gett+ to !mselves worldly p[]1 & c make worldly mixtures to accompli% ! same1 su* z _! late agreem5t ) _! k+1 & hopes by him to c>ry on _! designe1 !y may "k1 t ! ,sion promis$ & hop$ = w n be built ) su* untemp]$ mort>4 ,z = ! unju/ invasion !y m5tion1 "t 01 :5 an army ( ,scotl& came into ,engl&1 n call$ by ! supreame au?ority4 ,we h said 9 our pap]s ) :at he>ts & ^u :at accompt we came1 & ! ,"l ha? he>d u1 ?\gh y w\ld n1 ^u z solemn an appeal z any exp]i5ce c p>allell4 ,& al?\gh !y seem to com=t !mselves ) be+ ! sons ( ,jacob1 f :om 7!y say7 ,god ha? hid 8 face = a "t1 yet x's no wond]1 :5 ! ,"l ha? lift$ up 8 h& s em95tly aga9/ a family1 z he ha? done s (t5 aga9/ ?is1 & m5 w n see 8 h&1 if ! ,"l hide 8 face f su*1 putt+ !m to %ame1 bo? = x1 & _! hatr$ at 8 p1 z x is ?is day4 ,:5 !y purely tru/ to ! sword ( ! ,_s1 :i* is ! ^w ( ,god1 :i* is p[]full to br+ d[n /rongholds & e imag9ation t exalts itself1 :i* alone is able to squ>e & fitt ! /ones = ! new ,j]usalem1 !n & n be=e1 & by t meanes & no o!r1 %all ,j]usalem1 7:i* is to be ! praise ( ! :ole e>?17 ! city ( ! ,"l be built1 ! ,sion ( ! ,holy ,"o ( ,israel407#ab7 ,?is lett] 0 answ]$ on ! same day1 & 9 ! foll[+ t]ms1 by ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,ca/le4 8,my ,"l1--,y\rs ,i h communicate to ^? ) me1 :om x conc]n$1 :o desire me to return ?is answ]1 t _! +5uitie 9 prosecut+ ! ends ( ! cov5ant1 accord+ to !n vocation & place1 & adh]+ to !n fir/ pr9ciples1 is well kn[n1 & "o ( _! greate/ regrates is1 t !y h n be5 met ) ! l1 :5 m9i/]s ( ! gospel h be5 imprison$1 depriv$ ( _! b5efices1 seque/rate1 =c$ to flee f _! dwell+s1 & bitt]ly ?reatn$1 = _! fai?ful decl>e? ! w ( ,god aga9/ ! godless & wick$ proce$+s ( m5 t x _c be acc\nt$ an imag9>y fe> ( suff]+ 9 su*1 z are resolv$ to foll[ ! l fre$om & fai?fulness 9 dis*>ge ( _! ma/]'s message1 t x sav\rs n ( +5uitie to promise lib]ty ( prea*+ ! gospel1 & to limit ! prea*]s !re(1 t !y mu/ n speak aga9/ ! s9s & enormities ( civill p[]s1 s9ce _! commission c>rye? !m to speak ! ^w ( ! ,"l unto1 & to reprove ! s9s ( p]sons ( all ranks f ! highe/ to ! l[e/1 t to impose ! "n ( rail+ ^u su* fai?full fre$om 0 ! old practice ( malignants aga9/ ! m9i/]s ( ! gospell1 :o laid op5 to p ! wick$ness ( _! ways1 t !y %\ld n be ensn>$ !reby2 t _! consci5ces be> !m record1 & all _! he>]s d "k1 t !y m$dle n ) civill affairs fur!r ?an to hold =? ! rule ( ! ^w1 by :i* ! /raightnes & crook$nes ( m5's actions are made evid5t4 ,b !y are sorry1 t !y h j cause to regrate1 t m5 ( me] civill place & employm5t %\ld usurp ! call+ & employm5t ( ! m9i/ry1 to ! sc&all ( ! re=m$ kirks1 & p>ticul>ly 9 ,scotl&1 contr>y to ! gov]nm5t & discipl9e !re9 e/abli%$1 to ! ma9t5ance :]e(1 y are b\nd by ! solemn league & cov5ant4 ,?us f> !y h ?\ght fitt to v9dicate _! return to ! (f] 9 ,colonell ,:alley's lett]4 ,! o!r "p ( y\rs1 :i* conc]ns ! public z well z !m1 !y conceive t all h be5 answ]$ suffici5tly 9 ! public pap]s ( ! /ate & kirk4 ,onely1 to t ( ! successe ^u y\r solemn appeal1 !y say aga91 :at 0 said to x be=e1 t !y h n s le>n$ ,*ri/1 z to hang ! equity ( _! cause ^u ev5ts2 b desire to h _! he>ts e/abli%$ 9 ! love ( ! tru? 9 all ! tribulations t befall !m407#ac7 ,o!r lett]s foll[$ ^! previ\s to ! surr5d] ( ! ,ca/le4 ,f !m1 & ! public pap]s ( ! "t1 we discov] t ! ,engli% army ju/ifi$ _! invasion ( ,scotl& & _! oppressive treatm5t ( _! oppon5ts1 9 ,scotl& & ,irel&1 by repres5t+ t _! "p ( ! k+dom _h be5 previ\sly invad$ f ,scotl&2 t ! presbyt]ian p>ty 0 fri5dly to mon>*y2 t t p>ty _h int]f]$ ) _! attempts to re=m ! gov]nm5t ( ,engl&1 & decl>$ aga9/ !m z sect>ies2 & t a second invasion ( ,engl& by ! ,scotti% nation 0 kn[n to h be5 contemplat$4 ,on ! o!r h&1 x 0 affirm$ t ! invasion ( ,engl&1 by ! ,m>quis ( ,hamilton1 _h be5 always disapprov$ (1 & oppos$ by ^? :o 7 n[ 9 p[] 9 ,scotl&2 t 9 tak+ up arms aga9/ ! p ( ,scotl&1 ! ,engli% 7 proclaim+ !mselves ! enemies ( ^? :o _h =m$ a cov5ant ) !m1 & help$ !m 9 ! day ( _! di/ress2 & t al?\gh ! necessity or lawfulness ( a w> ) ,engl&1 9 pres5t circum/ances1 _h nev] be5 det]m9$ ^u1 nor be5 ev5 discuss$ ei!r 9 p>liam5t or 9 ! assembly1 !re c\ld be no d\bt a design 0 =m$ to ov]turn bo? ! civil & ecclesia/ical in/itutions ( ! nor!rn "p ( ! isl&1 & make x a m]e prov9ce ( ,engl&4 ,ri*>d ,baxt] felt ! w>me/ sympa?y at ?is p]iod ) ! ,scotti% p1 & ) 8 usual intrepidity & hone/y1 op5ly arraign$ ! conduct ( 8 c\ntrym5 = invad+ ,scotl&4 ,b9n+1 & ! able/ ( 8 fri5ds1 c\ld n h pl$ _! own cause 9 ! pres5ce ( ,cromwell1 & 8 (fic]s1 ) great] p[] & eloqu5ce1 ?an he did = !m1 ) ! p>liam5t>y soldi]s & o!rs1 ov] :om he possess$ any influ5ce4 8,:5 ! soldi]s 7 go+ aga9/ ! k+ & ! ,scots10 says he1 8,i wrote lett]s to "s ( !m to tell !m ( _! s91 & desir$ !m at la/ to beg9 to "k !mselves4 ,!y 7 ! same m5 :o _h boa/$ s mu* ( love to all ! godly1 & plead$ = t5d] deal+ ) !m1 & condemn$ ^? t p]secut$ !m1 or re/ra9$ _! lib]ty1 :o 7 n[ ready to imbrue _! swords 9 ! blood ( su* z !y ackn[l$g$ to be godly2 & all because !y d>$ n be z p]jur$1 or disloyal1 z !y 74 ,"s ( !m 7 />tl$ at ^! lett]s1 & ?\ght me an un*>itable c5sur]1 :o w\ld say t !y c\ld kill ! godly1 ev5 :5 !y 7 on ! m>* to d x2 = h[ bad soev] !y spoke ( ! cavali]s 7& n )\t too mu* des]t z to _! morals71 !y confess$1 t abundance ( ! ,scots 7 godly m54 ,aft]w>ds1 h[ev]1 ^? t ,i wrote to bett] und]/ood me40 8,at ! same "t1 ! ,rump1 or ,commonweal?1 :i* s mu* abhorr$ p]secution1 & 7 = lib]ty ( consci5ce1 made an ord] t all m9i/]s %\ld keep c]ta9 days ( humiliation1 to fa/ & pray = _! success 9 ,scotl&2 & t we %\ld keep days ( ?anksgiv+ = _! victories2 & ?is ^u pa9 ( seque/ration s t we all expect$ to be turn$ out2 b !y did n execute x ^u any1 save "o1 9 our p>ts4 ,= myself1 in/ead ( pray+ & prea*+ = !m1 :5 any ( ! committee or soldi]s 7 my he>]s1 ,i lab\r$ to help !m to und]/& :at a crime x 0 to =ce m5 to pray = ! success ( ^? :o 7 violat+ _! cov5ant & loyalty1 & go+1 9 su* a cause1 to kill _! bre?r51--:at x 0 to =ce m5 to give ,god ?anks = all _! blood%$1 & to make ,god's m9i/]s & ord9ances vile1 & s]viceable to su* crimes1 by =c+ m5 to run to ,god on su* err&s ( blood & ru91--& :at x is to be su* hypocrites z to p]secute1 & ca/ out ^? t prea* ! gospel1 :ile !y pret5d ! advancem5t ( ! gospel1 & ! lib]ty ( t5d] consci5ces1 & leave nei!r t5d]ness nor hone/y 9 ! _w1 :5 ! guides ( ! flocks1 & prea*]s ( ! gospel1 %all be not$ to swall[ d[n su* he9\s s9s4 ,my own he>]s 7 all satisfi$ ) my doctr9e1 b ! committee m5 look$ s\r1 yet let me alone407#ad7 ,) reg>d to ,b9n+'s own op9ion ( ^? :om he calls 8our enemies ! invad]s10 we f9d t express$ 9 8 ,case ( ,consci5ce4 8,!y ?9k !mselves10 says he1 8godly & righte\s1 yet are n purg$ f _! fil?9ess4 ,!y are giv5 up to /rong delusions to believe lies2 & !re is no lie great] ?an ?is1 t !y are a godly p>ty1 9 a godly cause & way4 ,!y wipe _! m\? aft] all _! blood%$1 & say1 ,i h done no evil4 ,!y wa% _! h&s1 z ,pilate1 z if !y 7 free ( ! blood ( ^? j m51 ^: s\ls cry "u ! alt>407#ae7 ,l 8 fri5d ,pr9cipal ,gillespie1 h[ev]1 ,b9n+ appe>s to h kept up an amicable int]c\rse ) "s ( ! ,indep5d5ts 9 ! army ( ! ,commonweal?4 ,he ev5 gave ! use ( 8 *ur* to ! *apla9 atta*$ to ,colonel ,ov]t\n's regim5t1 & n only w5t himself to he> him prea*1 b exhort$ 8 p likewise to d s4 ,su* conduct1 on 8 "p1 w be view$ diff]5tly by diff]5t p4 ,x w be condemn$ by ^? :o are s]vilely atta*$ to _! own p>ticul> communion1 & dispos$ to ext5d ! l9e ( sep>ation betwe5 !mselves & o!rs1 ev5 beyond ! limits prescrib$ by _! own canonical rules2 b x w be approv$ ( by all ^: *>ity is n b\nd$ by _! own n>r[ pale2 :o1 :5 !y agree ) o!rs respect+ ! fundam5tal doctr9es ( religion1 w\ld grant to !m1 z to small] matt]s1 ! tol]ation !y claim = !mselves2 & :o1 )al1 believe1 t mu* ( t asp]ity & jeal\sy :i* di/urb ! peace1 & sully ! "* ( ! ,*ri/ian _w1 w\ld 9 all likelihood be de/roy$ & prev5t$1 7 !y1 :o unhappily are sep>at$ f "o ano!r by names & =ms1 to become bett] acqua9t$ ) ea* o!r's pr9ciples1 & ea* o!r's feel+s4 ,b9n+ 0 blam$ by "s ( 8 bre?r5 = 8 lib]ality4 ,! "p he _h act$ 0 br\ght "u ! consid]ation ( "o ( ! inf]ior *ur* c\rts4 ,he endeav\r$ to ju/ify himself1 & to %[ t he _h done no?+ inconsi/5t ei!r ) 8 ,*ri/ian or 8 m9i/]ial "*4 ,b n succe$+ 9 ! attempt1 ) true ,*ri/ian =be>ance1 he express$ 8 desire to avoid giv+ (f5ce to 8 bre?r51 & intimat$ 8 will+ness t 8 conduct 9 simil> cases %\ld h5ce=w>d be regulat$ by _! wi%es47#af7 ,z a pro( ( ! influ5ce :i*1 along ) ,cromwell1 "s ( ! indep5d5t *apla9s 9 8 army possess$ ov] a numb] ( ! ,scotti% cl]gy1 x has be5 ass]t$ t x 0 ow+ to !m t a *ange 0 effect$ 9 "s ( ! =ms ( ! presbyt]ian mode ( wor%ip4 8,x is v obs]vable10 x has be5 said1 8t all ! presbyt]ian m9i/]s 9 ,scotl& made use ( ! ,*ri/ian =ms ( ! ,"l's ,pray]1 ,cre$1 & ,doxology1 until ,oliv]'s army invad$ ,scotl&1 & ! indep5d5t *apla9s 9 t army ?\ght _! own disp5sation 0 above t ( ,g5eva4 ,^u ?is1 su* ( ! presbyt]ians z w\ld recomm5d !mselves to ! ,usurp]1 & su* z _h 8 e>1 =bore ^? =ms 9 ! public wor%ip1 & by degrees !y fell into desuetude407#ag7 ,! fri5d%ip :i* ?us subsi/$ betwe5 "s ( ! ,engli% indep5d5t m9i/]s1 & "s ( ! ,scotti% cl]gy1 dur+ ! "t t ! p>liam5t>y army 0 9 ,scotl&1 has be5 diff]5tly acc\nt$ =4 ,x has be5 inf]r$ t a numb] ( ! ,prote/]s 7 8some:at fav\rable to ,indep5d5cy1 among ! *ief ( :om 0 ,mr ,patrick ,gillespie407#ah7 ,on ! o!r h&1 x has be5 suppos$1 t "s ( ! ,indep5d5t cl]gy _h no decid$ objection to presbyt]ianism1 9 ! =m 9 :i* t sy/em ( ecclesia/ical polity exi/$ 9 ,scotl&4 ,dr4 ,ow51 9 p>ticul>1 has be5 said to h expressly decl>$ ?is2 nay1 t he w\ld h ?\ght x an hon\r to sit z a memb] 9 "o ( h] ,assemblies47#ai7 ,!re c be no d\bt t ! diff]5ces betwixt "s ( ! ,presbyt]ians & ! ,indep5d5ts1 7 n orig9ally s great z ^! 7 aft]w>ds discov]$ to be1 betwe5 p]sons di/+ui%$ by ! same names4 ,!y pr(ess$ to believe ! same great doctr9es1 & consci5ti\sly prea*$ !m2 & !y diff]$ only 9 reg>d to _! mode ( *ur* gov]nm5t4 ,b ev5 9 reg>d to ?is1 "s ( ! e>li] ,indep5d5ts 7 f> f diff]+ widely f _! presbyt]ian bre?r54 ,! ,rev4 ,*>les ,h]le1 :o1 aft] ! dea? ( ,dr4 ,twisse1 0 made prolocutor 9 ! ,we/m9/] ,assembly1 has be5 repres5t$ to h said1 8,! diff]5ce betwe5 u1 & our bre?r5 :o are = indep5d5cy1 is no?+ s great z "s may conceive2 at mo/1 x does b ruffle ! fr+e1 n any way r5d ! g>m5t ( ,*ri/4 ,x is s f> f be+ a fundam5tal1 t x is sc>ce a mat]ial diff]5ce407#bj7 ,we are in=m$ t ,ri*>d ,baxt] 0 likewise accu/om$ to obs]ve1 t 8if all ! ,presbyt]ians _h be5 l ,mr4 ,m>%all1 & ! ,indep5d5ts l ,mr4 ,burr\ghs1 _! diff]5ces might easily h be5 compromis$407#ba7 ,! only "p ( ! c\ntry 9 :i* any m9i/]s connect$ ) ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl& appe> to h sep>at$ f x1 & jo9$ !mselves to ! ,indep5d5ts 0 ! t[n or c\nty ( ,ab]de54 ,a small "w on ,indep5d5cy1 be>+ ! title ( 8,a ,little ,/one out ( ! ,m\nta91 or ,*ur* ,ord] briefly op5$10 :i* 0 writt5 by ,ni*olas ,locky]1 :o accompani$ ! ,engli% army to ,scotl&1 0 pr9t$ at ,lei? 9 #afeb4 ,?is 0 repli$ to1 9 a "w f ! p5 ( ,james ,wood1 pr(essor ( !ology 9 ,/4 ,&rews1 :i* 0 pr9t$ at ,ed9burgh 9 #afed4 ,! title ( ,pr(essor ,wood's publication is1 8,a ,little ,/one pret5d$ to be out ( ! ,m\nta91 ,tri$1 & ,f\nd to be a ,c\nt]feit10 c4 ,9 t "w1 ,wood animadv]ts ^u a lett] f 8! new ,indep5d5ts ( ,ab]d5e10 dat$ ,may #afeb1 & lam5ts t 8"s ( !m _h be5 = "s ye>s m9i/]s0 ( ! ,e/abli%$ *ur*47#bb7 ,x is s+ul> en\gh1 t 9 a memoir ( t unhappy man1 ,ar*bi%op ,%>p1 :i* 0 publi%$ 9 8 own lifetime1 & d$icat$ to himself1 x is /at$ t ,provo/ ,jaffrey1 :o aft]w>ds became a ,quak]1 0 kn[n to decl>e t ,%>p 80 ! fir/ man :o _h confirm$ him 9 ! way ( ,indep5d5cy407#bc7 ,along ) o!r circum/ances1 ! disunion :i* prevail$ ?r\gh\t ! *ur*1 & ! causes :i* gave rise to x1 mu/ h _h a t5d5cy to mitigate ! ho/ility ) :i* ! ,prote/+ cl]gy reg>d$ ! army ( ,cromwell 9 g5]al1 & ! effect1 at ! same "t1 ( recomm5d+ !m to him1 & 8 adh]5ts4 ,! ,prote/]s d\bt$ ! s9c]ity ( ,*>les4 ,?\gh he _h subscrib$ _! cov5ant1 !y 7 p]suad$ he _h no real atta*m5t to _! *ur*4 ,!y 7 ( op9ion1 t1 7 he once firmly seat$ on ! ?rone1 _! civil & religi\s lib]ties w\ld be alike endang]$4 ,s f>1 !re=e1 c\ld !y sympa?ize ) ! p>liam5t>y g5]al1 & ! soldi]s :om he comm&$1 9 _! opposition to _! mon>*4 ,! ,prote/]s drew (f f ! army1 :i* aft] ! battle ( ,dunb> 0 embodi$1 ) ! concurr5ce ( ! k+1 ! p>liam5t1 & ! commission ( ! *ur*1 = ! def5ce ( ! mon>*y1 & ! lib]ation ( ,scotl&4 ,?is army 0 recruit$ ) m5 ( e description4 ,num]\s commissions 9 x 7 giv5 to kn[n malignants4 ,! success ( an army s con/itut$1 ! ,prote/ors ?\ght1 0 to be dread$ r ?an wi%$ =4 ,b9n+ & o!rs decl>$ !y c\ld n ev5 pray = its success47#bd7 ,"h 0 ano!r po9t1 9 reg>d to :i* !y & ! invad+ army mu/ h felt sympa?y ) "o ano!r1 & :i* mu/ h mat]ially alt]$ _! relative position1 lead+ !m to assume su* an equivocal attitude1 t x mu/ h be5 difficult1 ev5 = !mselves1 to det]m9e :e!r !y 7 m ! fri5ds or ! foes ( ea* o!r4 ,inju/ice1 h[ev]1 has be5 done to ! ,prote/]s1 by repres5t+ !m to h be5 republicans4 ,?is 0 by no means _! "* z a body1 :atev] may h be5 ! op9ions ( individuals among !m4 ,"o ( ! mo/ active & able ( !m1 0 ! un=tunate ,mr4 ,james ,gu?rie1 m9i/] ( ,/irl+4 ,?\gh he 0 execut$ aft] ! ,re/oration1 = 8 conceiv$ disloyalty1 9 opposition1 x is believ$1 to ! p]sonal wi%es ( ! k+1 he nev] abjur$ 8 lawful pr9ce4 ,he wi%$ ! royal pr]ogative to be limit$ by law1 z x aft]w>ds 0 at ! ,revolution1 b he did n wi% x to be aboli%$4 ,at great p]sonal haz>d1 ,gu?rie ma9ta9$ a public disputation on ! subject ( ! royal au?ority1 9 ! *ur* ( ,/irl+1 ) ! not$ ,hugh ,pet]s "o ( ,cromwell's *apla9s1 & 9 ! pres5ce ( a numb] ( ! p>liam5t>y (fic]s4 ,& 9 ! same place1 & ne> ! same p]iod1 he %[$ himself to be a /aun* presbyt]ian1 by engag+ 9 a public discussion7#be7 ) ,mr4 ,j4 ,br[n1 an ,anabapti/1 :o 0 *apla9 to ,colonel ,fairfax's regim5t4 ,9 8 spee* at 8 trial1 he decl>$ 8 loyalty 9 ! /ronge/ possible t]ms1 & made ! foll[+ t\*+1 ?\gh unavail+1 appeal to 8 judges4--8,albeit1 x does become me to adore ,god 9 ! hol9ess & wisdom ( 8 disp5sations1 yet ,i c h>dly refra9 f express+ "s grief ( _s1 t my h\se & family %\ld n only be s _m mon?s toge!r cess$1 by a numb] ( ,engli% soldi]s1 & myself kept f ! pulpit1 = prea*+ & speak+ aga9/ ! ,t5d]1 & incorporat+ ?is nation 9 "o commonweal? ) ,engl&1 & t ,i %\ld !reaft]1 9 "t ( ,oliv] ,cromwell 8 usurp+ ! gov]nm5t to himself1 "u ! "n ( ,protector1 be delat$ by "s1 & *all5g$ by sundry ( 8 c\ncil 9 ?is nation1 = a pap] publi%$ by me1 :]e9 he 0 decl>$ to be an usurp]1 & 8 gov]nm5t to be usurpation1 t ,i %\ld h be5 ?reat5$ to h be5 s5t to ! c\rt1 = writ+ a pap] aga9/ ,oliv] ,cromwell 8 usurp+ ! cr[n ( ^! k+doms1 t ,i %\ld h be5 ?reat5$ ) bani%m5t = concurr+ 9 (f]+ a l>ge te/imony1 aga9/ ! evil ( ! times1 to ,ri*>d ,cromwell 8 c\ncil1 imm$iately aft] 8 usurp+ ! gov]nm5t1 ,i say1 my "l1 x grieves me1 t1 not)/&+ ( all ^? ?+s1 ,i %\ld n[ /& indict$ be=e y\r lord%ips z int5d+ ! eradicat+ & subv]t+ ( ! anci5t civil gov]nm5t ( ?is nation1 & be+ subs]vi5t to t usurp] 9 8 designs4 ,! ,god ( heav5 kn[s t ,i am free ( ?is *>ge1 & ,i d defy all ! _w1 all[+ me ju/ice & fair proce$+1 :i* ,i hope y\r lord%ips w1 to make out ! same aga9/ me407#bf7 ,f ! ,case ( ,consci5ce & f "s expressions :i* ,b9n+ utt]$ "u /rong excitem5t1 & :i* 7 repeat$ to ,pr9cipal ,baillie17#bg7 x w\ld appe> t 8 loyalty 0 some:at %ak5 by ! pass+ ( ! public resolutions1 aft] ! battle ( ,dunb> if n be=e t "t1 by a conviction ( ! dissimulation ( ! k+4 ,he probably ?\ght1 ) ! fram]s ( ! we/]n remon/rance17#bh7 9 :i* he seems to h concurr$1 t !y w\ld n be ju/ifiable 9 fight+ = ,*>les1 )\t "s additional security be+ provid$ = ! ma9t5ance ( _! religi\s privileges1 & unless "s adequate re/ra9t 7 impos$ ^u ! ex]cise ( ! royal au?ority4 ,8 dread ( arbitr>y p[] is /rongly express$ 9 ! ,case ( ,consci5ce 8,! plea ( necessity10 says he17#bi7 8is b a pret5ce to cov] "s design1 t "u its speci\s & plausible cov]+1 ! p[] ( ! l& may be engross$ 9 ! h&s ( malignants1 & s by ?is means1 all p[] & tru/ may return1 z ! riv]s to ! sea or f\nta91 z !y judge ! k+1 t s1 9 8 p]son1 !re may be e/abli%$ an unlimit$ & arbitr>y p[]40 ,t ,b9n+ 0 ! au?or ( ! ,case ( ,consci5ce _c reasonably be d\bt$4 ,i4 ,x 0 publi%$1 9 #afic17cj7 "u ! "n ( 8,mr4 ,hugh ,b9n+1 sometime ,pr(essor ( ,philosophie 9 ! ,univ]sitie ( ,glasg[1 & !reaft] m9i/] ( ,god's ^w at ,gov540 ,nor1 s f> z c be asc]ta9$1 0 x d5i$ to be 8 by any p]son1 at ! "t ( its publication4 ,x 0 pr9t$ 9 ,holl&1 & al?\gh1 z has be5 object$ to x1 x has n atta*$ to x ! "n ( ! pr9t]1 nor ! "n ( ! place :]e x 0 pr9t$1 nei!r h 8,! ,apologeticall ,relation10 8,! ,true ,non ,con=mi/10 8,! ,apology =1 or ,v9dication (1 ,oppress$ ,p]secut$ ,m9i/]s10 8,! ,hi/ory ( ! ,indulg5ce10 8,rectius ,in/ru5dum10 8,! ,h9d ,let ,loose10 & v>i\s o!r works by ,scotti% writ]s1 :i*1 = obvi\s reasons 7 pr9t$ abroad1 aft] ! ,re/oration4 ,9 8 dy+ ,te/imony1 h[ev]1 x is decl>$ by ,mr4 ,rob]t ,smi?1 a graduate ( ,gron+51 t ! ,rev4 ,james ,kid1 :o 0 subsequ5tly m9i/] ( ,que5sf]ry1 0 s5t to ,holl& by ! ,society p to sup]9t5d ! pr9t+ ( ! ,sanquh> ,decl>ation ( #afib1 & 8,mr4 ,hugh ,b9n+'s piece aga9/ association10 t ,mr4 ,kid 0 imprison$ = ?is = a consid]able "t 9 ,holl&1 & t aft] he obta9$ 8 lib]ty1 he & ,kid /udi$ = "o session toge!r at ! ,univ]sity ( ,utre*t47#ca7 ,,ii4 ,x seems almo/ c]ta9 t ! manuscript mu/ h be5 obta9$ f ! wid[ ( ! au?or1 or f 8 son1 bo? ( :om 7 liv+ :5 ! pamphlet fir/ appe>$1 & bo? ( :om 7 intimately connect$ ) ! ,society p4 ,at a g5]al meet+ ( ! ,society p at ,ed9burgh1 #bh? ,may1 #afhc1 8,x 0 resolv$ t ,mr4 ,john ,b9n+ %\ld be desir$ to wait ^u a s*ool1 = tea*+ "s "y m51 & = 8 pa9s he 0 to h tw5ty five p\nds ,scots p] ,qu>t]4 ,accord+ to ?is resolution1 ,mr4 ,b9n+ did tea* ,lat9 to "s ( ^! "y m5 = "s "t407#cb7 ,& 9 a lett] f ! ,rev4 ,james ,r5wick1 to ,sir ,rob]t ,hamilton ( ,pre/on1 dat$ ,sept #bf?1 #afhc1 & pr9t$ f ! orig9al1 he says1 8,likeways1 accord+ to y\r direction1 ,i *all5g$ ,mrs4 ,b9n+ ^u h] intimacie ) y\r si/]1 b %e says !re is noe gr\nd = x1 & ,i ?9k n su* z y\r hon\r appreh5ds4 ,z also ,i *all5g$ h] ^u ! comm5dation %e gave ,jo ,wilsone1 9 h] lett] unto y1 b %e says %e _h n !n se5 8 te/imonie1 & 0 sorrie :5 %e saw x1 x 0 s contr>y bo? to h] ?\ghts1 & to h] comm5dation ( him407#cc7 ,?is lett] is curtail$ 9 ! pr9t$ collection ( ,r5wick's ,lett]s17#cd7 & ! passage 9 x1 :i* ref]s to ,mrs4 ,b9n+1 is only p>tially quot$ by ,john ,h[ie ( ,lo*go91 9 a note to ,%ields' ,fai?ful ,cont5d+s47#ce7 ,,iii4 ,a copy ( ! orig9al manuscript is at pres5t 9 my possession1 belong+ to ,david ,la+1 ,esq41 ,ed9burgh1 :i*1 s f> z "o c judge f ! or?ography & h& writ+1 mu/ h be5 writt5 ne> ! "t ( ! au?or4 ,x =m$ "p ( a collection ( pap]s *iefly ( t p]iod1 ( :i* "s are docket$ by ,sir ,ar*ibald ,john/on ( ,w>ri/on4 ,x is entitl$ 8,! ,tractat1 prov+ t !re is /ill a ,maligt ,p>ty1 & t wee %\ld n associate ) !m1 writt5 9 ,janu> #afea04 ,! writ] ( ! ,life ( ,b9n+ 0 ( op9ion t z 8,mr4 ,b9n+ di$ 9 ! ye> #afec1 & ! pamphlet 0 n publi%$ till ! ye> #afic01 "s ( ! ,prote/]s w\ld h publi%$ x1 9 ! c\rse ( t p]iod1 8_h !y kn[n t ,mr ,b9n+ 0 ! au?or ( x40 ,b v>i\s circum/ances may h occurr$ to prev5t its be+ made public at an e>li] p]iod4 ,& al?\gh x 0 n pr9t$1 x may h be5 read by _m 9 manuscript4 ,i _c b ?9k1 ?\gh he has mi/ak5 ! ,*ri/ian "n ( ! au?or1 t x is to ,hugh ,b9n+'s ,case ( ,consci5ce1 t ,samuel ,colvill1 ! ungodly son ( a pi\s "m1 alludes1 9 t mass ( ribaldry & indec5cy1 8,! ,:igs ,supplication10 :5 describ+ ! libr>y ( ! ,cov5ant]s1 he says1 8,"s reads ! cases ( ,ri*>d ,b9n+07#cf7 ,?is mock poem ( ,colvill 0 pr9t$ = ! fir/ "t 9 ! ye> #afha1 b accord+ to ! poet's own /atem5t1 x 0 circulat$ 9 ,,ms previ\s to ?is47#cg7 ,,iv4 ,! views ( ,b9n+ are kn[n to h accord$ ) ! g5]al /ra9 ( ! ,case ( ,consci5ce4 ,! object ( 8 tractate 0 to expose & c\nt]act ! purposes & proce$+s ( ! ,resolution]s4 ,?is 0 likewise ,b9n+'s object 9 ! "p he act$1 on diff]5t occasions1 9 ! presbyt]y ( ,glasg[4 ,9 ! ,m9utes ( t ecclesia/ical c\rt1 he is always f\nd oppos$ to ! ,resolution]s1 & co op]at+ ) ,pr9cipal ,gillespie1 & ! o!r ,prote/]s4 ,?is w acc\nt = ! tone 9 :i* ,baillie speaks ( him4 8,behold10 says he 9 a lett] f ,p]?1 #b;d ,janu>y1 #afea1 8! next presbyt]y day1 :5 ,i am abs5t1 ,mr4 ,patrick ,gillespie causes read aga9 ! ,commission's lett]1 & _h l$ x s1 t by ! eld]s' votes1 ! m5 ( greate/ exp]i5ce & wisdom ( our presbyt]y 7 ! two y\nge/ we _h1 ,mr4 ,hugh ,b9n+ & ,mr4 ,&rew ,morton407#ch7 ,! foll[+ fact proves t ! oppon5ts1 z well z ! fri5ds1 ( ,b9n+ 9 ! presbyt]y1 knew him to be decid$ly av]se to ! public resolutions4 ,on ! #bh? ( ,may1 #afea1 ,mr4 ,patrick ,gillespie1 ,mr4 ,john ,c>/airs1 & ,mr4 ,hugh ,b9n+ 7 *os5 by ! presbyt]y to be _! repres5tatives at ! ensu+ ,g5]al ,assembly4 ,b ,mr4 ,rob]t ,ramsay1 & ! o!r ,resolution]s :o 7 pres5t1 prote/$ aga9/ _! election1 on ! gr\nd t !y _h n receiv$ notice ( :at 0 int5d$ to be done1 t ,mr4 ,gillespie & ,mr4 ,b9n+ 7 oppos$ to ! public resolutions 9 ,*ur* & ,/ate1 & t ! commission ( ! ,*ur* might yet give !m "s directions z to ?is matt]4 ,accord+ly1 :5 ! ,assembly met at ,/ ,&rews1 f prote/+ aga9/ :i* z an illegal ,assembly1 ! ,prote/]s d]iv$ _! "n1 among ! num]\s commissions :i* 7 object$ to on t occasion1 7 ^? ( ,mr4 ,patrick ,gillespie & ,mr4 ,hugh ,b9n+ ! ,resolution]s 9 ! presbyt]y hav+1 x appe>s1 made a diff]5t appo9tm5t ( commission]s1 at a meet+ ( _! own47#ci7 ,s mu* oppos$1 inde$1 0 ,b9n+ to ! public resolutions t we f9d him1 on ! #bj? ( ,june #afea1 prote/+ aga9/ ! ins]tion ( a lett]1 f ! ,commission ( ! ,*ur* reg>d+ !m1 9 ! presbyt]y ,m9utes4 ,& on ! #bj? ( ,augu/1 we 9 l mann] p]ceive him vot+ aga9/ ! regi/ration1 9 ! ,m9utes ( ! presbyt]y1 ( v>i\s ,acts ( ! ,assembly1 :i* _h met at ,/4 ,&rews & ,dundee1 9 ,july1 #afea 8because yet 7 s9ful 9 !mselves1 & came f an unlawful & null assemblie407#dj7 ,b ?is is n all ,b9n+ wrote4 8,"s ammadv]sions ^u a pap] entitul$1 no sep>ation f ! armie1 c40 ,^!1 x is believ$1 7 nev] pr9t$4 ,! manuscript copy1 :i* ,i h p]us$1 is 9 ! h& writ+ ( ,mr4 ,david ,&]son1 ! cl]k1 or amanu5sis ( ,sir ,ar*ibald ,john/on ( ,w>ri/on1 :o has writt5 on x ) 8 own h&1 8,mr ,h ,b9ny 8 reply to ,m ,d ,dickson40 ,! title itself ( ! manuscript indicates ! views ( ! au?or4 ,b ! summ>y ( its /yle & reason+1 & ^? ( ! ,case ( ,consci5ce1 is v evid5t4 ,al?\gh he 0 ?us l$ "u an imp]ative s5se ( duty1 to ent] ! li/s ( controv]sy ) ,mr4 ,david ,dickson1 :o 0 n[ ,pr(essor ( ,!ology 9 ! ,univ]sity ( ,ed9burgh1 b :o at ! "t ( ! induction ( ! au?or1 be+ a memb] ( ! presbyt]y1 _h presid$ at 8 ord9ation1 x is pleasant to obs]ve1 t ev5 :5 express+ himself mo/ /rongly1 ,b9n+ treats 8 =m] colleague 9 ! ,univ]sity ( ,glasg[1 ) uni=m c\rtesy & respect4 ,9 "o place he says1 8,if ,i knew n ! integritie ( ! writt]1 ,i c\ld h>dlie sp>e a h>d c5sure ( him1 ei!r = dissembl+ :at he kn[es1 or n read+ :at he condemns4 ,b ,i w ?9k nei!r1 b r t he is too confid5t ( 8 own ass]tion40 ,9 ano!r place he exclaims1 8,alas6 %\ld a div9e speak s8 ,if a c>nall polititian _h said x1 ,i _h n ?\ght x /range1 b a godlie t5d] man to speake 9 ^! t]ms40 ,%\ld x be ask$ h[ ?is manuscript has n =m$ a "p ( ! pres5t collection ( ! works ( ! ,au?or1 ! reason is simply ?is3 ,x 0 n conceiv$ t ! degree ( int]e/ felt at ?is di/ant p]iod1 9 ! controv]sy to :i* x relates1 w\ld w>rant its publication1 & m p>ticul>ly z any "o1 wi%+ to obta9 a k ( ! pr9ciples & ! policy :i* x advocates1 may be gratifi$1 by consult+ "s ( ! num]\s pamphlets & manife/oes1 :i* 7 pr9t$ at ! "t4 ,along ) ! ,case ( ,consci5ce1 ! pres5t edition ( ! works ( ! ,au?or includes ! 8,treatise ( ,*ri/ian ,love10 fir/ pr9t$ at ,ed9burgh 9 #agdc1 & 8,sev]al ,s]mons ^u ! mo/ ,important ,subjects ( ,practical ,religion10 :i* 7 pr9t$ = ! fir/ "t at ,glasg[ 9 #agfj4 ,nei!r ( ^! is conta9$ 9 ! qu>to edition ( ,b9n+'s works t 0 publi%$ 9 #agfh1 at ,glasg[4 ,t 0 a m]e repr9t ( ! edition ( #agce1 :i* issu$ f ! ,ed9burgh press4 ,9 8 ,address to ! ,read]1 ! publi%] ( ! ,treatise on ,*ri/ian ,love says1 8,?is treatise1 ) a great numb] ( excell5t s]mons1 prea*$ by ?is able m9i/] ( ! gospel1 _m ( :i* h nev] be5 pr9t$1 9 a manuscript 9 folio1 0 f\nd 9 ! late ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,rob]t ,woodr[1 m9i/] ( ,ea/wood1 8 libr>y40 ,! editor ( ! ,practical ,s]mons1 h[ev]1 in=ms u1 9 8 preface1 t ! manuscript f :i* ! 8elegant & judici\s treatise ( ,*ri/ian ,love 0 fir/ pr9t$10 0 9 8 h&47#da7 ,& he adds1 8,z ,mr4 ,wodr[ wrote l>ge collections ^u ! lives ( our mo/ em95t ,re=m]s1 :i* he design$ to publi% if he _h liv$ long]1 s ! ,lives & ,lett]s ( ,mr4 ,john ,knox1 :o 0 commonly /yl$ ! ,re=m]1 is n[ prep>+ = ! press1 to :i* w be add$ "s ( 8 essays on religi\s subjects1 nev] be=e pr9t$4 ,if ! publication ( ,mr4 ,knox's life be duly enc\rag$1 "s m lives ( o!r m9i/]s 9 t p]iod w be transcrib$ & revis$1 = ! b5efit ( ! public1 :o desire to h !m pr9t$407#db7 ,h5ce we are l$ to conclude1 t ^? additional works ( ,b9n+ f\nd _! way to ! press ?r\gh ! ,rev4 ,rob]t ,wodr[1 m9i/] ( ,ea/wood1 ! son & successor ( ! hi/orian4 ,! preface to ! ,practical ,s]mons is dat$ 8,br\/]l&1 ,sept #ab?1 #agfj40 ,?is is ! "n ( a place 9 ! p>i% ( ,kilbride1 9 ! c\nty ( ,lan>k1 to :i* x has be5 asc]ta9$ ! son ( ! hi/orian retir$1 = a %ort "t1 aft] resign+ 8 cure 9 ! ye> #ageh4 ,i obs]ve1 likewise1 t a lett] n[ be=e me1 writt5 9 ! ye> #ahjf1 by ! ,rev4 ,dr4 ,james ,wodr[1 m9i/] ( ,/ev5/on1 ! y\nge/ son ( ! hi/orian1 & address$ to ! ,rev4 ,dr4 ,rob]t ,f9lay1 ( ! ,univ]sity ( ,glasg[1 conta9s a /atem5t1 :i*1 9 ! abs5ce ( m direct evid5ce1 may be ref]r$ to1 z furni%+ u ) "s o!r gr\nds = believ+ t ! anonym\s writ] ( ! 8,br\/]l&0 preface 0 ! retir$ m9i/] ( ,ea/wood4 ,! /atem5t is1 t ! writ] ( ! lett]1 :o 0 mu* y\ng] ?an 8 two bro!rs1 ! m9i/]s ( ,t>bolton & ,ea/wood1 _h 8he>d0 t !y 8_h "s ?\ghts ( publi%+ ,bu*anan & ,knox's ,lives10 writt5 by _! fa!r4 ,x is to be regrett$ t none ( ,b9n+'s writ+s 7 publi%$ by himself1 or 9 8 own lifetime4 ,! indulg5ce ( ! read] is on ?is acc\nt ju/ly claim$ = !m4 ,we _c be c]ta9 t ! au?or's mean+ has be5 always correctly express$4 ,& e "o accu/om$ to composition mu/ be aw>e1 t 9 transcrib+1 or revis+ :at has be5 previ\sly writt51 ev5 ) "s degree ( c>e1 ! *ange ( a s+le expression1 or ! ins]tion ( an additional ^w1 or ! transposition ( a solit>y clause 9 a s5t5ce1 (t5 makes ! mean+ ( ! writ] inf9itely cle>]1 & gives a new "* altoge!r to 8 /yle4 ,b we ought also to be> 9 m9d1 t ! foll[+ s]mons 7 prep>$ = a c\ntry audi5ce1 & t !y 7 ! ord9>y weekly production ( a v "y cl]gyman1 /ruggl+ ) bad heal?1 & burd5$ ) ! p]=mance ( v>i\s o!r ardu\s duties4 ,_m1 ,i h no d\bt1 w ?9k ?is apology = ! au?or unnecess>y4 ,! facts n[ /at$1 h[ev]1 :5 tak5 into consid]ation1 mu/ increase _! admiration ( ,b9n+1 8 copi\sness1 8 v>iety1 bo? 9 reg>d to matt] & /yle1 ! beauty ( 8 imag]y1 ! gr&eur ( 8 conceptions1 8 felicit\s application ( ! language ( scripture1 be+ all ! m wond]ful1 :5 view$ 9 connexion ) ! unfav\rable circum/ances 9 :i* 8 s]mons 7 compos$4 ,! disc\rses ( ,b9n+ are unque/ionably a v fav\rable specim5 ( ! tal5ts & le>n+1 z well z ( ! piety ( ! cl]gy ( ,scotl& 9 8 day4 ,at ! same "t1 t class ( m5 h n _h ju/ice done to !m4 ,adopt+ ! tone ( _! p]secutors1 x 0 long ! practice ( c\rt sycophants1 & o!rs1 to ridicule & calumniate !m4 ,_! s]mons 7 burlesqu$1 sometimes ?r\gh ignorance1 & sometimes ?r\gh malice4 ,_m ( !m 7 pr9t$ f ! notes1 or imp]fect recollections ( pi\s b illit]ate p]sons4 ,& if a m9i/] 0 kn[n to possess any portion ( ecc5tricity1 absurd say+s 7 inv5t$ = him1 & :51 at any "t1 a s+ul> /atem5t1 or an unc\? expression1 0 he>d to proce$ f him1 x 0 seiz$ ^u ) avidity1 treasur$ up1 & repeat$ z an illu/ration ( ! k9d ( prea*+ t 0 common among ! m9i/]s ( 8 *ur*4 ,x is almo/ inconceivable1 !re=e1 h[ _m1 ev5 among ! intellig5t classes ( society1 9 ! pres5t day1 h be5 l$1 mo/ unw>rantably1 to =m _! e/imate ( ! lit]>y qualifications ( ! m9i/]s ( ,scotl&1 9 ! sev5te5? c5tury1 f ! grotesque 8,pockmanty ,s]mon0 ( ! ,rev4 ,james ,r[1 m9i/] at ,monnivaird & ,/r[an1 f ,hobbes's ,behemo?1 f ! unpoli%$1 unau!nticat$7#dc7 disc\rses ( "s ( ! field prea*]s1 or f t collection ( pr(anity & obsc5ity entitl$ 8,scot* ,presbyt]ian ,eloqu5ce ,display'd407#dd7 ,bi%op ,hall be>s hon\rable te/imony to ! "* & pr(essional accompli%m5ts ( ! m9i/]s ( ,scotl&1 9 ! e>ly "p ( ! sev5te5? c5tury4 ,9 a s]mon prea*$ by him 9 ,london1 on ,ea/] ,monday1 #afah1 he says1 8,= ! nor!rn "p ( our l&1 beyond ! ,twe$1 we saw n1 we he>d n1 ( a congregation )\t a prea*+ m9i/]1 & ?\gh _! ma9t5ance g5]ally ha? be5 small1 yet _! pa9s h be5 great1 & _! success answ]able4 ,z = ! le>n+ & suffici5cy ( ^? prea*]s1 :e!r prelates or presbyt]s1 our e>s 7 = "s ( !m suffici5t witnesses2 & we are n wor?y ( our e>s1 if our tongues d n ?ankfully proclaim x to ! _w40 ,:5 we approa* some:at ne>] ! "t ( ,b9n+1 we c po9t1 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&1 to su* m5 z ,rob]t ,leighton1 :o 0 !n ! ,presbyt]ian m9i/] ( ! p>i% ( ,newbottle1 & to ,alex&] ,h5d]son1 m9i/] ( ! p>i% ( ,leu*>s1 9 ! c\nty ( ,fife1 m5 :o w\ld h done hon\r to any ,prote/ant *ur* 9 ,europe4 ,no?+ ne$ be said ( ! piety & eloqu5ce ( ,leighton1 ^: "n has be5 pres]v$ f obscurity1 by 8 subsequ5t elevation to ! episcopal *air1 & ! publication ( 8 admirable writ+s4 ,! "n ( ,h5d]son may n be s famili> to "s4 ,b :at says an ,engli% hi/orian ( him8 8,alex&] ,h5d]son1 ! *ief ( ! ,scotti% cl]gy 9 ?is reign1 0 le>n$1 eloqu5t1 & polite1 & p]fectly well v]s$ 9 ! k ( mank9d4 ,he 0 at ! helm ( affairs 9 ! ,g5]al ,assemblies 9 ,scotl&1 & 0 s5t into ,engl& 9 ! d\ble capacity ( a div9e & pl5ipot5ti>y4 ,he knew h[ to r\se ! p to w>1 or negotiate a peace4 ,:5ev] he prea*$1 x 0 to a cr[d$ audi5ce1 & :5 he plead$ or argu$1 he 0 reg>d$ ) mute att5tion407#de7 ,mr4 ,william ,gu?rie1 m9i/] ( ,f5wick 9 ! c\nty ( ,ayr1 0 ano!r ( ,b9n+'s contempor>ies4 ,8 memory1 l t ( o!r ,scotti% m9i/]s ( t c5tury1 has suff]$ f 8 "n hav+ be5 atta*$ to s]mons falsely said to be 81 at lea/ 9 ! =m 9 :i* !y h be5 pr9t$4 ,let any p]son1 h[ev]1 ( unsophi/icat$ ta/e & true piety read 8,! ,*ri/ian's ,great ,int]e/10 :i* 0 ! only "w publi%$ by ,gu?rie himself1 & x w n surprise him t a *ur*1 :i* _h _m su* village pa/ors1 %\ld h fix$ itself 9 ! affections ( ! nation at l>ge1 & t in/ruct$ by su* m51 ! humble/ classes ( ! community %\ld h _h s mu* religi\s k1 z ,bi%op ,burnet7#df7 some:at reluctantly admits !y possess$4 ,! wife ( ,wodr[ ! hi/orian 0 ! gr&daught] ( ,william ,gu?rie47#dg7 ,9 8 ,analecta1 ,wodr[ says1 x 0 well ord]$ t ,mr4 ,gu?rie di$ 9 ,angus1 8= 8 congregation w\ld h idoliz$ 8 grave _h he di$ among !m40 ,he also m5tions t 8 ,treatise 0 highly valu$ by ,que5 ,m>y1 :o caus$ x to be translat$ into ! ,fr5* language1 & to :om x _h be5 pres5t$ by ,mr4 ,william ,c>/>es1 *apla9 to ,william ,,iii1 & aft]w>ds ,pr9cipal ( ! ,univ]sity ( ,ed9burgh1 t ,ar*bi%op ,tillotson comm5d$ x z "o ( ! be/ writt5 books 9 ! language1 & t ,dr ,john ,ow5 decl>$1 he valu$ x s highly1 he _h made x 8 vade mecum47#dh7 ,contr>y to ! g5]al belief1 ! m9i/]s ( ,scotl&1 9 ,b9n+'s "t1 n only includ$ among !m _m individuals1 :o 7 highly e/eem$ on acc\nt ( _! tal5ts1 lit]ature1 & piety1 b a great numb] ( !m 87 relat$ to ! *ief families 9 ! c\ntry1 ei!r by blood or m>riage407#di7 ,b9n+ himself1 & ,mr4 ,william ,gu?rie m9i/] ( ,f5wick1 7 ! sons ( respectable l&$ proprietors4 ,mr4 ,gabriel ,semple1 m9i/] ( ,kirkpatrick ( ! ,muir1 0 ! son ( ,sir ,bryce ,semple ( ,ca?c>t1 ,mr4 ,james ,hamilton1 m9i/] ( ,dumfries1 0 ! nephew ( ,"l ,claneboy1 aft]w>ds ,e>l ( ,clanbrassil1 ,mr4 ,david ,flet*]1 m9i/] ( ,melrose1 0 ! bro!r ( ,sir ,john ,flet*]1 ,k+'s ,advocate1 ,mr4 ,patrick ,sc\gal1 m9i/] ( ,salt\n1 0 ! son ( ,sir ,john ,sc\gal ( t ilk1 ,mr4 ,john ,nevoy1 m9i/] ( ,newmills1 0 ! bro!r ( ,sir ,david ,nevoy ( t ilk1 ,mr4 ,james ,hamilton1 m9i/] ( ,cambusne?an1 0 ! son ( ,sir ,john ,hamilton ( ,broomhill1 & bro!r ( ! fir/ ,"l ,belhav51 & to m5tion no o!rs1 ,mr4 ,rob]t ,melvil1 m9i/] at ,culross1 0 ! son ( ,sir ,james ,melvil ( ,halhill4 ,"o ( ! di/+ui%+ peculi>ities ( ,b9n+ is 8 rejection ( ! endless divisions & subdivisions :i*1 along ) _! subtle di/9ctions1 7 borr[$ f ! s*oolm51 & :i* disfigur$ & incumb]$ ! s]mons ( t age4 ,9 ,scotl&1 z well z 9 ,engl&1 be=e 8 "t1 s]mons 7 =m$ z ,dr4 ,watts expresses x1 8^u ! model ( doctr9e1 reason1 & use407#ej7 ,^? s]mons (t5 conta9$ mu* excell5t !ology1 :i* 0 fai?fully & aptly appli$ to ! he>t & life4 ,b ! num]\s p>ts into :i* !y 7 divid$1 mu/ h m>r$ _! effect1 & op]at$ z a re/ra9t ^u ! eloqu5ce ( ! prea*]4 ,?is 0 pla9ly ! op9ion ( ,b9n+4 8,paul speaks10 says he1 8( a "r divid+ ( ! ^w ( tru?1 7#b ,tim ii4 #ae7 n t ord9>y way ( cutt+ x all 9 p>cels1 & dismemb]+ x1 by manifold divisions1 :i* ,i judge makes x lose mu* ( its virtue1 :i* consi/s 9 union4 ,?\gh "s h pleasure 9 x1 & ?9k x pr(itable1 yet ,i d n see t ?is 0 ! apo/olic way407#ea7 ,b9n+1 accord+ly1 _h ! c\rage & ! good ta/e to adopt 9 conjunction ) ,leighton1 a m simple & natural mann] ( prea*+4 ,aft] a build+ 0 complet$1 he did n ?9k x add$ ei!r to its beauty or conv5i5ce1 to reta9 ! scaffold+4 ,= ?is1 he 0 c5sur$ at ! "t1 by ,rob]t ,baillie4 ,b :oev] w read ! s]mon ( t le>n$ div9e1 entitl$ 8,errors & ,induration10 :i* 0 prea*$ by him 9 ,we/m9/] ,abbey1 9 ! mon? ( ,july1 #afde1 w n be a/oni%$ to f9d1 t ,baillie disapprov$ ( a mode ( prea*+1 :i* 0 s completely at v>iance ) 8 own4 8,he has ! new guise ( prea*+10 said ,baillie1 speak+ ( ,mr4 ,&rew ,gray1 :o 0 ! son ( ,sir ,james ,gray1 & "o ( ! m9i/]s ( ! ,high ,*ur* ( ,glasg[1 8:i* ,mr4 ,hugh ,b9n+ & ,mr4 ,rob]t ,leighton began1 n conta9+ ! ord9>y way ( exp\nd+ & divid+ a text1 ( rais+ doctr9es & uses1 b runs out on a disc\rse on "s common head1 9 a high1 romanc+1 & unscriptural /yle1 tickl+ ! e> = ! pres5t1 & mov+ ! affections 9 "s1 b leav+1 z he confesses1 little or n\ght to ! memory & und]/&+4 ,?is we mu/ misk51 = we _c help x407#eb7 ,x has be5 said t ,b9n+ himself1 :5 on 8 dea? b$1 regrett$ to "o ( 8 fri5ds1 t 8 s]mons _h be5 fram$ aft] a diff]5t model f t to :i* 8 c\ntrym5 _h be5 accu/om$1 & _h he liv$1 t 8he 0 fully resolv$ to h foll[$ t way ( prea*+ by doctr9e1 reasons1 & uses1 & he decl>$ he 0 !n be/ pleas$ )407#ec7 ,we c easily believe ?is4 ,! fai?ful ,*ri/ian m9i/] is n a man t is likely to be pleas$ ) 8 own p]=mances1 9 any circum/ances1 & m p>ticul>ly1 :5 he sees ! h\r approa*+1 :5 he expects to be call$ ^u1 to r5d] an acc\nt ( 8 /ew>d%ip & %\ld 8 hopes ( usefulness h be5 disappo9t$1 he w be m dispos$1 ev5 ?an o!rs1 to blame ! tea*]4 ,b9n+1 x is n improbable1 ?\ght he _h done wrong1 9 disc>d+ f _m ( 8 s]mons =mal divisions altoge!r1 &1 l _m ,engli% prea*]s :o came aft] him1 t 9 pass+ f "o extreme1 he _h sometimes proce$$ to ano!r4 ,he may likewise h discov]$1 :5 cate*iz+ "s ( 8 simple p>i%ion]s1 t f want ( ! usual l&m>ks to guide !m1 !y 7 n always able to foll[ him1 :5 address+ !m f ! pulpit1 or to give su* a good acc\nt ( 8 s]mons1 z ( ! disc\rses ( "s o!r m9i/]s1 :o 9 prea*+ adh]$ to ! rules & me?od ( ! p]iod47#ed7 ,a small volume1 hav+ = its title 8,evangelical ,beauties ( ! late ,rev4 ,hugh ,b9n+10 0 prep>$ = ! press1 by ! ,rev4 ,john ,br[n ( ,:itburn1 & publi%$ at ,ed9burgh1 9 ! ye> #ahbh4 ,along ) ?is int]e/+ little "w1 a lett] f ! late ,dr ,m',crie 0 pr9t$1 9 :i* t judici\s & popul> writ] says1 8,i am fond ( ,b9n+1 he is ?or\ghly evangelical1 is always 9 e>ne/ & full ( 8 subject1 ab\nds 9 new & /rik+ ?\ghts1 & has _m natural & unaffect$ beauties 9 8 /yle & mann] ( writ+4 ,_h he paid a little m att5tion to ord] & me?od1 & liv$ to correct 8 s]mons = ! press1 he w\ld1 9 my op9ion1 h c>ri$ e po9t ( a good & great prea*]4 ,z x is1 v few writ]s please me m4 ,i w rejoice if ! plan y propose %all be ! means ( produc+ a new edition ( 8 works1 :i* are f> less kn[n ?an !y des]ve to be1 & h hi!rto be5 *iefly 9 ! h&s ( t class ( p]sons lea/ qualifi$ = reli%+ "s ( 8 di/+ui%+ excell5cies40 ,!re c be little d\bt1 z ,dr4 ,m',crie has "h h9t$1 t 9 ,b9n+'s disc\rses1 !re is occasionally an app>5t neglect ( ord] & me?od1 & t we c\ld h wi%$1 = ! sake ( 8 he>]s p>ticul>ly1 or ) a view to attract att5tion & assi/ ! memory1 he _h m frequ5tly /at$ ! outl9es ( 8 plan 9 two or ?ree g5]al heads4 ,b few surely w feel sorry t 8 eloqu5t p]iods are n brok5 d[n into deta*$ fragm5ts1 or w wi% t he _h sub/itut$ a dry detail ( disjo9t$ p>ticul>s = 8 p[]ful & impassion$ appeals to ! und]/&+ & feel+s ( 8 auditors4 ,few w wi% t he _h discuss$ all 8 texts 9 ! way he has h&l$ #a ,tim4 i4 #e47ee7 ,! presbyt]y ( ,glasg[ prescrib$ to him ?is text z ! subject ( "o ( 8 probation>y disc\rses4 ,t is ! reason1 probably1 t 8 s]mons ^u x are compos$ ^u a diff]5t plan f 8 o!rs1 & m 9 accordance ) ! conv5tional mode ( ! day4 ,al?\gh ,b9n+ held ! doctr9e ( pr$e/9ation1 9 :at ! enemies ( t scriptural doctr9e consid] its mo/ repulsive =m1 be+1 l ,samuel ,ru!r=d1 & ,david ,dickson1 ! au?or ( ,!rapeutica ,sacia1 & _m o!r em95t div9es ( t "t1 a supralaps>ian1 he 0 f> f exact+ 9 o!rs a rigid con=mity to 8 p>ticul> op9ions4 ,x is impossible n to admire ! ,*ri/ian _s t dictat$ ! foll[+ passage 9 "o ( 8 s]mons1 8,if we se>* ! scriptures1 we %all f9d t !y d n ent]ta9 u ) _m & subtile disc\rses ( ,god's nature1 & decrees1 & prop]ties1 nor d !y insi/ ^u ! _m p]plex$ que/ions t are made conc]n+ ,*ri/ & 8 (fices1 ab\t :i* s _m volumes are spun out1 to ! inf9ite di/9ction ( ! ,*ri/ian _w4 ,!y d n pret5d to satisfy y\r curiosity1 b to edify y\r s\ls1 & !re=e !y hold out ,god 9 ,*ri/1 z clo!d ) all 8 relations to mank9d1 9 all ^? pla9 & easy prop]ties1 t conc]n u ev]la/+ly1--8 ju/ice1 m]cy1 grace1 pati5ce1 love1 hol9ess1 & su* l4 ,n[1 h5ce ,i ga!r1 t ! true k ( ,god consi/s n 9 ! compreh5sion ( all ! conclusions t are d$uc$1 & controv]sies t are discuss$ an5t ^! ?+s1 b r1 9 ! s]i\s & solid appreh5sion ( ,god1 z he ha? relation to u1 & consequ5tly 9 ord] & ref]5ce to ! mov+ ( our he>ts1 to love1 & adore1 & rev]5ce him1 = he is hold5 out only 9 ^? g>m5ts t are fit to move & affect our he>ts4 ,a man may "k all ^! ?+s1 & yet n "k ,god himself1 = to "k him1 _c be ab/ract$ f lov+ him407#ef7 ,! practical "* ( ! !ology ( ,b9n+ is n less rem>kable4 ,he nev] lo/ sight ( ! connection betwe5 tru? & ! consci5ce4 ,all :o are acqua9t$ ) 8 writ+s mu/ be aw>e1 t f ! consid]ation ( ! m pr(\nd doctr9es ( ,div9e ,revelation1 he did n p]mit himself to be det]r$ by any false humility1 or any mi/ak5 idea ( ! incompet5cy ( ! human m9d to foll[ 9 ! track ( ! sacr$ writ]s4 ,9 ! works ( no au?or ( ! p]iod1 or ( ! !ological s*ool to :i* he belong$1 %all we f9d m frequ5t ref]5ces to ! high & sacr$ my/]ies ( reveal$ tru?4 ,yet are we unable to p]ceive1 9 8 disc\rses1 any symptoms ( ! p>alyz+ influ5ce1 :i* ! discussion ( su* topics has n unfrequ5tly ex]t$1 on ! compositions ( o!r equally s\nd1 b less skilful & compreh5sive writ]s4 ,8 div9ity 0 drawn imm$iately f ! sacr$ scriptures1 & f9d+ x !re1 n only 9 its sublime1 & (t5 my/]i\s relations to ! m9d1 & purposes ( ! ,almighty1 b also 9 its application to ! consci5ce & affections ( ! f9ite creature1 = ^: use x 0 reveal$1--he pres5t$ x to 8 he>]s 9 all its native maje/y1 & at ! same 9 all its practical simplicity4 ,9 deal+ ) ! consci5ces ( s9n]s1 9 p>ticul>1 ?is peculi>ity ( ,b9n+ is display$ 9 a mann] t is s+ul>ly /rik+4 ,9 ! s]mons ( ^? :o are mo/ oppos$ to ! doctr9es :i* he 0 at su* pa9s to inculcate1 we %all se>* 9 va9 = m pung5t addresses to ! consci5ces ( mank9d1 or m unfett]$ exhibitions ( ! gospel z a rem$ial s*eme1 9 :i* all ! desc5dants ( ,adam are w>rant$ to reg>d !mselves z hav+ an int]e/4 ,"s ( 8 contempor>ies 7 evid5tly %ackl$ by _! conceptions ( ! place :i* ! doctr9e ( ! div9e decrees holds 9 ! sy/em ( reveal$ tru?4 ,!y hesitat$ to proclaim a free salvation & a will+ ,savi\r to all man k9d1 simply on ! gr\nd ( _! common de/itution z s9n]s1 & !y s\ght to extricate !mselves f ! difficulties1 aris+ out ( ! doctr9e ( election on ! "o h&1 & ! common (f]s ( ! gospel on ! o!r1 by ! *ill+ hypo!sis1 t ^! (f]s 7 made 9 reality1 :atev] might be _! =m1 to conv9c$1 or 9 ! language ( ! p]iod1 8s5sible0 s9n]s only4 ,b9n+1 spurn+ at su* sy/ematic trammels1 took 8 /& ^u ! cle> te/imony ( ,god 9 ! gospel4 ,he n only taught t ,*ri/ is ! ,savi\r ( s9n]s1 b press$ ^u e s9n] ! (f] ( ! ,savi\r4 ,in/ead ( requir+ ^? :om he address$1 to accept ( salvation1 by ! discov]y ( convictions1 or feel+s1 or any ?+ else 9 !mselves1 con/ructive ( an initial "w ( grace1 he simply & unres]v$ly taught !m t s9n]s1 z su*1 are address$ 9 ! gospel1 & t all :o are s9n]s h an equal w>rant to accept freely t :i* is ?us s freely pr(f]$4 8,i ?9k10 he says1 8a man %\ld seek no?+ 9 himself :]eupon to build 8 com+ to ,*ri/4 ,?\gh x be true1 no man c come to a ,savi\r1 till he be conv9c$ ( s9 & mis]y1 yet no man %\ld seek convictions1 z a w>rant to come to ,*ri/ = salvation4 ,he t is 9 e>ne/ ab\t ?is "q1 h[ %all ,i be sav$8--,i ?9k he %\ld n sp5d ! "t 9 reflect+ on1 & exam9ation ( himself1 till he f9d "s ?+ promis+ 9 himself1 b1 f discov]$ s9 & mis]y1 pass /raightway ov] to ! grace & m]cy ( ,*ri/1 )\t any int]v5+ se>* ( some?+ 9 himself to w>rant him to come4 ,!re %\ld be no?+ be=e ! eye ( ! s\l b s9 & mis]y & absolute necessity1 comp>$ ) sup]ab\nd+ grace & righte\sness 9 ,*ri/1 & ?us x s+ly devolves itself ov] ^u ,*ri/1 & receives him z (f]$ freely1 #8)\t money & )\t price4' ,i "k x is n possible t a s\l c receive ,*ri/1 till !re be "s prep>atory conv9c+ "w ( ! law1 to discov] s9 & mis]y4 ,b ,i hold1 t to look to any su* prep>ation1 & fet* an enc\ragem5t or motive !refrom1 to believe 9 ,*ri/1 is really to give him a price = 8 free wat]s & w9e1 x is to mix 9 toge!r1 ,*ri/ & ! law1 9 ! po9t ( our acceptation4 ,& = s\ls to g ab\t to seek prep>ations = a "t1 resolv+ n at all to consid] ! promise ( ! gospel1 till !y h f\nd !m1 & satisfaction 9 !m1 is no?+ else b to g ab\t to e/abli% _! own righte\sness1 be+ ignorant ( ! righte\sness ( ,*ri/407#eg7 ,b9n+1 h[ev]1 x w be f\nd1 did n give 8 sanction to ! views ( ^? :o conf\nd$ fai? 9 ,*ri/ & ! assurance ( salvation4 ,?is 0 "o ( ! num]\s errors ( ! day4 ,x 0 preval5t 9 ,engl&1 & along ) o!r h]esies1 x _h no d\bt ins9uat$ itself1 by means ( ! p>liam5t>y soldi]s1 into "s p>ts ( ,scotl&4 ,s f> f ! assurance ( salvation be+ ( ! ess5ce ( fai?1 or a con/ant att5dant ^u x1 !re are "s s9c]e ,*ri/ians1 we h reason to believe1 :o are all _! lifetime /rang]s to x2 :ile !y :o h atta9$ to x1 f discov]+ 9 !mselves ! fruits & evid5ces ( fai?1 h x (t5times cl\d$ & susp5d$4 ,?is is consi/5t ) ! p]sonal exp]i5ce ( _m humble & pi\s p]sons1 & ) :at we read 9 ! ,di>ies ( _m1 ^: life :5 ^u ! e>? 0 ! be/ ( all pro(s t ! ,_s ( ,god dwelt 9 !m4 ,x is likewise confirm$ by ! record$ exp]i5ce ( ! man accord+ to ,god's own he>t4 ,if he 0 at "o "t elevat$ ) hope1 he 0 at ano!r "t depress$ by fe>4 ,if1 :5 m$itat+ ^u ! div9e love & m]cy1 he 0 on "s occasions fill$ ) peace & joy1 he 0 on o!r occasions1 :5 contemplat+ 8 own guilt & unwor?9ess1 a prey to grief & p]plexity4 ,if he 0 he>d to exclaim1 8,?\1 ,"l1 ha/ made me glad ?r\gh ?y "w1 ,i w triumph 9 ! works ( ?y h&s10 he 0 also he>d to cry out1 8,w ! ,"l ca/ (f = ev]8 ,& w he be fav\rable no m8 ,is 8 m]cy clean gone = ev]8 ,do? 8 promise fail = ev]more8 ,ha? ,god =gott5 to be graci\s8 ,ha? he 9 ang] %ut up 8 t5d] m]cies80 ,a man :o believes ,*ri/ to be ! ,son ( ,god & ! ,savi\r ( ! _w1 if he has se>*$ ! scriptures1 has be5 made acqua9t$ ) ! deceitfulness ( ! human he>t1 & ! devices ( our great adv]s>y4 ,x is on ?is acc\nt he does n always feel assur$ ( 8 salvation4 ,he is afraid t he may be deceiv+ himself1 & be ?9k+ m highly ( himself !n he ought to ?9k4 ,he has le>n$1 f ! p>able ( ! s[]1 t "s 8receive ! ^w ) joy10 & 8= a :ile believe10 b z !y h 8no root10 !y 89 "t ( temptation fall away40 ,?is leads him to exam9e himself1 & to prove himself1 :e!r he be 9 ! fai?4 ,?is inde$ is :at ! apo/le has enjo9$ u all to d1 !reby %[+ t a man may be 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 & yet be d\btful ( 8 salvation2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 t a man may h a complete assurance ( 8 salvation1 & yet be /ill 89 ! gall ( bitt]ness & 9 ! bond ( iniquity40 ,x is f ! fruits ( ! ,_s1 !re=e1 t 9 himself z well z 9 o!rs1 ! believ] discov]s ! pres5ce ( ! ,_s4 8,bo? 9 philosophy & div9ity1 yea1 9 common s5se1 x is all[$ to reason f ! effects to ! causes4 ,"h is burn+1 !re=e "h is fire4 ,"h is ! blossom+ ( trees & fl[]s1 !re=e x is spr+1 & ! sun is turn+ aga9 9 8 c\rse4 ,"h is p]fect day light1 !re=e ! sun is ris54 ,"h is good fruit gr[+2 !re=e "h is a good tree4 ',tis a consequ5ce no less sure & infallible1 "h is unfeign$ love to ! bre?r51 !re=e "h is reg5]ation4 ,"h are spiritual motions1 affections1 desires1 acts1 & op]ations1 !re=e "h is spiritual life407#eh7 ,^! 7 pla9ly ! s5tim5ts ( ,b9n+4 ,he di/+ui%$1 ) logical precision1 betwe5 fai? 9 ,*ri/ & its consequ5ces4 ,9 reg>d to ! doctr9e ( ! ,ant9omians1 he says1 8,t e man is b\nd to p]suade himself at ! fir/1 t ,god ha? lov$ him1 & ,*ri/ r$eem$ him1 is ! hope ( ! hypocrite1--l a spid]'s web1 :i*1 :5 lean$ to1 %all n /&4 ,t man's expectation %all p]i%1 he ha? k9dl$ sp>ks ( 8 own1--a wild fire1 & walke? n 9 ! true light ( ! ^w1 & s mu/ lie d[n 9 sorr[407#ei7 ,employ+ language v simil> to t ( ,gillespie1 :i* x w\ld almo/ seem he _h be=e him at ! mom5t1 he also says1 8,if ! "q be1 z x is inde$1 ab\t ! gr\nds ( our assurance1 & k ( our own fai?1 c]ta9ly x is cle> z ! noonday1 t z ! good tree is kn[n by ! fruits !re(1 & ! fire by ! heat !re(1 s ! indwell+ ( fai? 9 ! he>t is kn[n by its purify+ ( ! he>t & work+ by love4 ,x makes a man a new creature1 s t he & o!rs may see ! diff]5ce4 ,nei!r is ?is any d]ogation to ! free grace ( ,*ri/1 or any e/abli%+ ( our own righte\sness1 except m5 be s afraid to e/abli% _! own righte\sness1 t !y w h no hol9ess at all1 b ab&on x q1 = fe> ( tru/+ 9 x1 :i* is a rem$y worse ?an ! disease1 because ,i make x n a gr\nd ( my acceptation be=e ,god1 b only a nak$ evid5ce ( my believ+ 9 ,*ri/1 & be+ accept$ ( ,god1 x be+ kn[n t ^! h a necess>y connexion toge!r 9 ! scriptures1 & x be+ also kn[n t ! "o is m obvi\s & easy to be disc]n$ ?an ! o!r407#fj7 ,x w be ?\ght t ! ,lat9 quotations1 :i* ! au?or has introduc$ into 8 s]mons1 might h be5 sp>$4 ,^! %[ a m9d ri*ly /or$ ) classical le>n+4 ,!y are n =c$ or unnatural4 ,all ( !m are appropriate1 & _m ( !m s+ul>ly felicit\s4 ,/ill x w be conceiv$ t !y w\ld h appe>$ ) m propriety & bett] effect1 9 an academical disquisition1 or a concio ad cl]um1 ?an 9 s]mons prea*$ 9 a c\ntry *ur*4 ,b 9 ju/ice to ,b9n+1 x is prop] to obs]ve1 he did no?+ m ?an foll[ ! example ( ! mo/ celebrat$ prea*]s :o _h prec$$ him4 ,bi%op ,burnet rem>ks ) consid]able sev]ity ( ! ,engli% div9es1 :o appe>$ be=e ,tillotson1 ,lloyd1 & ,/ill+fleet1 t _! s]mons 7 8bo? long & heavy1 :5 all 0 pye ball$1 full ( _m say+s ( diff]5t languages407#fa7 ,! s]mons ( ! le>n$ ,joseph ,m$e1 :o di$ 9 #afch1 are fill$ n only ) ,greek & ,lat9 quotations1 b ) ,hebrew1 & ,*aldee1 & ,syriac4 ,b 8 biograph] v +5u\sly admits1 t :5 he _h occasion to quote f a "w writt5 9 any ( ! ,ea/]n languages1 if ! te/imonies 7 long1 ,m$e usually gave a ,lat9 v]sion ( !m1 8z judg+ x p]haps m fit & useful to quote !m 9 a language :i* might be und]/ood by all t he>d him1 ev5 by ! y\ng] /ud5ts1 ?an to make an a/oni%+ clatt]1 ) _m words ( a /range s\nd1 & ( an unkn[n s5se to "s 9 ! auditory407#fb7 ,9 ! disc\rses ( ,j]emy ,taylor1 ,bi%op ( ,d[n1 :o outliv$ ,b9n+ we likewise meet ) innum]able quotations1 bo? 9 ,greek & ,lat91 f ! classics & f ! fa!rs4 ,& ?\gh we might be dispos$ to inf] ! contr>y1 ^? disc\rses 7 n compos$ = ! b5efit ( ! le>n$ memb]s ( a univ]sity4 ,z ! au?or himself has in=m$ u !y 7 all prea*$ at ,gold5 ,grove1 to ! family & dome/ics ( 8 patron & p]haps 9 addition to ^!1 to a few ( _! neighb\rs & z _m ( ! peasantry on ! e/ate z c\ld und]/& ,engli%47#fc7 ,! common p 9 ,engl& 7 s mu* accu/om$ 9 ^? days to he> ,lat9 spok5 9 ! pulpit1 t !y 7 sometimes l$ to und]value a prea*] :o did n make "s use ( x4 ,:5 ,dr4 ,pollock1 ! celebrat$ ori5tali/1 0 pres5t$ to ! rectory ( ,*ildry1 ne> ,ox=d1 he consid]$ x to be 8 duty to adapt 8 in/ructions to :at he ?\ght to be ! capacity ( 8 ru/ic p>i%ion]s4 ,?is made "s ( !m lam5t to "o ( 8 fri5ds t he 0 8no ,lat9]407#fd7 ,an unseasonable display ( le>n+ by ,dr4 ,manton1 on ! o!r h&1 :5 prea*+ 9 ,/4 ,paul's1 on "s public occasion1 in/ead ( awak5+ admiration1 subject$ him to a repro( :i* he felt v ke5ly4 ,on return+ home 9 ! ev5+1 a poor man foll[+ him1 g5tly pull$ him by ! sleeve ( 8 g[n1 & ask$ him if he 7 ! g5tleman :o _h prea*$ t day be=e my ,"l ,mayor4 ,he answ]$ he 0 8,sir10 said he1 8,i came ) e>ne/ desires aft] ! ^w ( ,god1 & hopes ( gett+ "s good to my s\l1 b ,i 0 greatly disappo9t$1 = ,i c\ld n und]/& a great deal ( :at y said1--y 7 q above me40 ,! ,doctor repli$1 ) te>s 9 8 eyes1 8,fri5d1 if ,i did n give y a s]mon1 y h giv5 me "o407#fe7 ,massillon 0 "o ( ! fir/ ,fr5* prea*]s :o ab/a9$1 9 ! pulpit1 f ! use ( citations f pr(ane au?ors4 ,9 ! fir/ s]mon ( 8 8,petit ,c>eme10 he has a quotation f ,sallu/4 ,b he does n "n ! au?or1 nor does he give ! words 9 ! orig9al4 ,he m]ely gives ! mean+ ( !m1 introduc+ 8 quotation 9 ?is mann]1 z "o ( ! anci5ts says1 8comme dit un anci540 ,?is1 x is believ$1 is ! only in/ance ( ! k9d t is to be f\nd 9 ! s]mons ( t eloqu5t prea*]47#ff7 ,"s may be desir\s to "k h[ x 0 t a practice s diff]5t f ours1 & s mu* oppos$ to ! good s5se & ! good ta/e ( mod]n times1 0 =m]ly s common1 or by :at argum5ts x 0 attempt$ to be def5d$4 ,abraham ,wright1 "o ( ! ,fell[s ( ,/ ,john ! ,bapti/'s ,college1 ,ox=d1 und]took ?is task4 ,he publi%$ a book 9 #afef1 "u ?is title1 8,five ,s]mons 9 ,five sev]al ,/yles1 or ,waies ( ,prea*+40 ,^! diff]5t ways ( prea*+ 7 :at he *>act]iz$ z ,bi%op ,&rews' way1 ,bi%op ,hall's way1 ,dr4 ,ma9e & ,mr4 ,c>twright's way1 ! ,presbyt]ian way1 & ! ,indep5d5t way4 ,all ( ! s]mons1 ) ! exception ( ! la/1 conta9 specim5s ( ! 8,babyloni% dialect0 ( ! age4 ,b ?is1 9 ! e/imation ( ,abraham ,wright1 0 n _! lea/ recomm5dation4 8,y are also taught f ^! leaves10 says he17#fg7 8t secul> le>n+ is n s hea!ni%1 b x may be made ,*ri/ian4 ,plato1 & ,socrates1 & ,s5eca1 7 n ( su* a reprobate s5se1 z to /& :olly excommunicate4 ,! same man may be bo? a poet & a prophet1 a philosoph] & an apo/le4 ,virgil's fancie 0 z high z ! ,magi's />1 & might lead wise m5 9 ! ,we/ z cle>ly to _! ,savi\r1 z t light did ^? ,ea/]n sages4 ,& s1 likewise1 ,s5eca's positions may become ,sa9t ,paul's text2 ,ari/otle's metaphysicks conv9ce an a!i/ ( a ,god1 & 8 demon/rations prove ,%iloes adv5t to a ,jew4 ,t great apo/le ( ! ,g5tiles _h nev] conv]t$ ^? nations1 )\t ! help ( _! own le>n+4 ,x 0 ! ,g5tiles oratorie1 yet n )\t ! ,holy ,gho/'s rhetorick1 t did almo/ p]swade ,agrippa to be a ,*ri/ian2 & x 0 ! ,g5tiles poetrie1 b n )\t a ,deitie 9 ! v]se1 t taught ! ,a!nians to "k an unkn[n ,god4 ,by :i* y see x is possible t ,gamaliel's feet may be a /ep to an apo/le%ip40 ,?is fail$ to conv9ce ! pi\s editor ( ! ,works ( ! ev]-memorable ,john ,hales ( ,eaton1 if ev] he *anc$ to see x4 ,! le>n$ preb5d>y1 = ! purpose ( en=c+ 8 argum5ts aga9/ intemp]ance1 *ose to quote ! conclud+ words ( ! ,symposium ( ,x5ophon4 ,"l ,hailes 0 ( op9ion t ?is 0 8improp] 9 a popul> disc\rse10 & !re=e he us$ ! lib]ty to leave out ! quotation 9 8 edition ( ! works ( ! au?or4 ,b ?is mu* may likewise be /at$ 9 behalf ( ,b9n+4 ,he did n engage1 l "s o!r prea*]s1 8 contempor>ies1 9 nice critical discussions1 :i* c\ld be appreciat$1 or und]/ood1 by none b s*ol>s l himself2 & :5 he br\ght =? a classical quotation 9 8 s]mons1 if a lit]al translation did n accompany x1 he took c>e at lea/ to put all :o he>d him 9 possession ( ! s5tim5t :i* x conta9$4 ,9 ?is way1 none ( 8 he>]s 7 left ignorant ( :at he said1 :ile ! v>i$ & attractive =m 9 :i* ! important tru?s he inculcat$ 7 exhibit$1 may h recomm5d$ !m to t portion ( 8 audi5ce ^: m9ds 7 m highly cultivat$1 among :om x is n unlikely 7 "s1 :o1 on acc\nt ( 8 fame1 may h come to he> him1 m or less frequ5tly1 f ! contigu\s city & univ]sity4 ,:5 ,b9n+ quotes ! sacr$ scriptures1 x w be p]ceiv$ he does n always make use ( ! au?oriz$ v]sion4 ,9 ! ,case ( ,consci5ce1 he appe>s to d ?is2 b we f9d f ! old manuscript already ref]r$ to1 t he sometimes cont5t$ himself ) m5tion+ ! *apt] & v]se to :i* he wi%$ to direct att5tion1 )\t giv+ ! words4 ,^!1 !re=e1 we may suppose1 7 add$ by ! transcrib]1 :5 ! 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( ! au?or t ! nation g5]ally c be said to h adopt$ ! translation ( ! scriptures :i* 0 complet$ 9 ! reign ( ,k+ ,james1 & :i* is n[ 9 common use4 ,be=e ! introduction into ,scotl& ( :at is call$ ! ,g5eva ,bible1 ! translation ( ,tyndale & ,cov]dale 0 employ$4 ,?is 0 sup]s$$ 9 a great measure by ! ,g5eva ,bible1 :i* 0 an ,engli% v]sion ( ! scriptures t 0 execut$ 9 ,g5eva 9 ! ye> #aefj1 by ,prote/ant refugees f ,engl&4 ,9 ! ye> #aege1 ! ,g5]al ,assembly requir$ t e p>i% kirk 9 ,scotl& %\ld be provid$ ) a copy ( ,bass&yne's edition ( ! ,g5eva ,bible4 ,! fir/ edition ( ! pres5t au?oriz$ v]sion 0 publi%$ 9 #afaa4 ,b z _m pref]r$ ! ,g5eva ,bible to x1 ! =m] cont9u$ to ma9ta9 its place 9 ,scotl& = "s "t long]4 ,9 ,boyd's 8,la/ ,battle ( ! ,s\l10 pr9t$ at ,ed9burgh 9 #afbi1 ! ,g5eva translation is us$4 ,x 0 likewise us$ by ,dr4 ,balcanquhall 9 a s]mon :i* 0 prea*$ by him 9 ! pres5ce ( ,*>les ! ,fir/1 9 ! ye> #afcb1 & publi%$ "u ! title ( 8,! ,hon\r ( ,*ri/ian ,*ur*es1 & ! ,necessitie ( frequ5t+ ,div9e ,s]vice1 & ,publike ,pray]s 9 !m40 ,& we le>n f ,dr4 ,lee1 t s late z ! ye> #afci1 ! celebrat$ ,alex&] ,h5d]son1 9 prea*+ be=e ! ,g5]al ,assembly at ,ed9burgh1 read a long text f ! ,g5eva ,bible1 :i*1 he tells u1 appe>s f ! proce$+s ( t ,assembly /ill extant 9 manuscript47#fh7 ,ab\t ! "t1 h[ev]1 :5 ,b9n+ began to prea*1 ! v]sion n[ univ]sally adopt$ seems to h become mu* m common4 ,b9n+ g5]ally employs x4 ,b he occasionally quotes f ! ,g5eva translation1 & sometimes f memory4 ,x is easy to conceive t1 9 ?is transition /ate ( ! two v]sions1 he may h be5 ne>ly equally famili> ) bo?1 & unable f 8 recollection at ! mom5t to di/+ui% ! words ( ! "o f ^? ( ! o!r4 ,we !re=e f9d1 9 po9t ( fact1 t :5 tru/+ to 8 memory1 he quotes a passage ( scripture1 he sometimes gives x1 p>tly 9 ! language ( ! "o1 & p>tly 9 ! language ( ! o!r translation4 ,"o ( ! texts ( 8 fir/ s]mon is ,rom4 xi4 #cf4 ,! ,engli% read+ ( t text1 accord+ to ! ,g5eva v]sion is1 8,= ( him1 & ?r\gh him1 & = him are all ?+s20 b accord+ to ! au?oriz$ v]sion1 x is1 8,= ( him1 & ?r\gh him1 & to him are all ?+s40 ,any p]son1 h[ev]1 :o reads ! s]mon att5tively1 w be conv9c$1 t :5 ! au?or wrote x1 he mu/ h _h be=e him at ! "t1 ! ,g5eva v]sion1 & n ! o!r4 8 #8,all ?+s1' says he7#fi7 are ( him1 & = him2 b man 9 a peculi> & prop] way4 ,z ,god 9 mak+ ( man1 0 pleas$ ( 8 goodness to /amp him ) a "* ( 8 own image--& 9 ?is he puts a diff]5ce betwe5 man & o!r creatures1 t he %\ld h m pla9 & di/9ct engrav+s ( div9e maje/y ^u him1 :i* might %[ ! glory ( ! workman1--s x appe>s t he is 9 a s+ul> way made = ,god1 z 8 la/ end4 ,z he is set ne>] ,god1 z ! beg9n+ & cause1 ?an o!r creatures1 s he is plac$ ne>] ,god z ! end4 ,all creatures are made ultimo1 la/ly1 = ,god1 yet !y are all made proxime1 nextly = man40 ,! sacr$ scriptures are ! ,*ri/ian tea*]'s treasury4 ,! k ( ^! ev9c$ by ! "y & int]e/+ au?or1 apprizes u t he _h c>efully /udi$ !m1 z 8 rule ( fai? & mann]s4 ,b 8 beautiful & appropriate illu/rations 7 n d]iv$ f ! ,bible alone4 ,! /ores ( pr(ane hi/ory1 philosophy1 & sci5ce1 ! apologues & my?ology ( ! anci5ts1 7 all made tribut>y to him4 ,8 s*ola/ic habits evid5tly gave a t+e to 8 disc\rses4 ,:5 p]us+ "s ( ^!1 we c\ld almo/ imag9e we are li/5+ to ! y\?ful ,reg5t1 :ile deliv]+1 )9 ! walls ( ! ,univ]sity ( ,glasg[1 8 dictates to a class ( admir+ & en?usia/ic /ud5ts4 ,we are at once rem9d$ ( ! 8,pr(essor ( ,philosophy10 = in/ance1 :5 we f9d him borr[+ f ,plato1 & o!r anci5t philosoph]s1 su* names z ^!1 appli$ by !m 8to ! unkn[n ,god0 17#gj7 17#ga7 & primum intelligibile1 et primum intellig5s17#gb7 :5 he makes m5tion ( 8! a/ronom]s0 :o 8d cut & c>ve 9 _! imag9ation cycles1 orbs1 & epicycles1 9 ! heav5s1 because ( ! v>i\s & diff]5t appe>ances & motions ( />s 9 !m1 :]eas x may be1 really1 !re is b "o cele/ial body 9 :i* all ^! v>i\s lights & motions d appe>107#gc7 & :5 he tells u1 t 8if two sup]ficies 7 exactly pla9 & smoo?1 !y c\ld jo9 s closely toge!r1 t no air c\ld come betwe5 !m1 & !n !y c\ld h>dly be pull$ asund]407#gd7 ,all ! :ile1 h[ev]1 x is evid5t t ! k ( ! philosoph] is made subs]vi5t to ! nobl] purposes ( ! div9e4 ,! idea nev] occurs to u1 t 8 secul> le>n+ is produc$ = display1 & n to give int]e/ to a sacr$ subject1 or to furni% him ) ! means ( expla9+ x4 ,! foll[+ extract w %[ ! holy use to :i* ! pi\s au?or consecrat$ 8 k ( 8physiology10 :i*1 :5 a ,reg5t he 0 b\nd to tea*1 by ! f\ndation *>t] ( ! ,univ]sity--8,we c d no?+ except we h "s patt]n or copy be=e u1 b n[1 ^u ?is gr\nd :i* ,god ha? laid man may fancy _m sup]/ructures4 ,b :5 he /ret*$ out ! heav51 & laid ! f\ndation ( ! e>?1 #8:o1 be+ 8 c\nsellor taught him8' ,at :om did 8 ,_s take c\nsel8 ,c]ta9ly1 none ( all ^! ?+s w\ld h ent]$ into ! he>t ( man to consid] or contrive1 ,isa4 xl4 #ab1 #ac4 ,"s rud] spirits d gaze ^u ! huge & prodigi\s pieces ( ! creation1 z :ales & elephants1 c41 b a wise ,solomon w g to ! s*ool ( ! ant to le>n ! wisdom ( ,god1 & *oose out su* a simple & mean creature = ! object ( 8 admiration4 ,c]ta9ly !re are wond]s 9 ! smalle/ & mo/ inconsid]able creatures :i* fai? c contemplate4 ,o ! curi\s +5uity & draught ( ! f+] ( ,god1 9 ! composition ( flies1 bees1 fl[]s1 c4 ,m5 ord9>ily admire m "s extraord9>y ?+s1 b ! tru? is1 ! :ole c\rse ( nature is "o cont9u$ wond]1 & t great] ?an any ( ! ,"l's works )\t ! l9e4 ,! /raight & regul> l9e ( ! wisdom ( ,god1 :o1 9 "o con/ant c\rse & t5or1 ha? orda9$ ! actions ( all 8 creatures1 compreh5ds m wond]s & my/]ies1 z ! c\rse ( ! sun1 ! motion ( ! sea1 ! hang+ ( ! e>? 9 ! empty place ^u no?+4 ,^!1 we say1 are ! wond]s inde$1 & compreh5d some?+ 9 !m :i* all ! wond]s ( ,egypt & ! wild]ness _c p>allel4 ,b x is ! /upid security ( m51 t are only awak5$ by "s new & unusual passages ( ,god's works beyond t /raight l9e ( nature407#ge7 ,f an eloqu5t passage 9 8 s]mon on ! text 7#a ,john i4 #e17 8,god is light10 x w likewise be se5 t if ,b9n+ spoke1 l a philosoph]1 ( ! prop]ties ( light1 8 0 ! language ( a ,*ri/ian philosoph]--8,! light is1 z x 71 a visible appe>ance ( ! invisible ,god4 ,he ha? cov]$ 8 invisible nature ) ?is glori\s g>m5t1 to make himself 9 a mann] visible to man4 ,x is true1 t light is b1 z x 71 a %ad[ ( t inaccessible light1 umbra ,dei4 ,x is ! d>k %ad[ ( ,god1 :o is himself inf9itely m beautiful & glori\s4 ,b yet1 z to u1 x ha? great] glory & maje/y 9 x1 ?an any creature besides4 ,x is ! *ief ( ! works ( ,god1 )\t :i* ! _w w\ld be )\t =m & void4 ,x is ! v beauty ( ! creation1 t :i* gives lu/re & amiabl5ess to all t is 9 x1 )\t :i* ! pleasante/ p>adise w\ld become a wild]ness1 & ?is beautiful /ructure1 & adorn$ palace ( ! _w1 a loa?some dungeon4 ,besides ! admirable beauty ( x1 x ha? a wond]ful swift conveyance ?r\gh\t ! :ole _w1 ! upp] & l[]1 9 a mom5t1 9 ! tw9kl+ ( an eye4 ,x is c>ri$ f ! "o end ( heav5 to ! o!r 9 a mom5t1 & :o c say by :at way ! light is p>t$8 ,job xxxviii4 #bd4 ,moreov]1 x c>ries along/ ) x a beautiful influ5ce1 & a refre%+ heat & w>mness1 :i* is ! v life & subsi/5ce ( all ! creatures bel[4 ,& s1 z !re is no?+ s beautiful1 s no?+ s univ]sally & highly pr(itable4 ,& to all ?is1 add t s+ul> prop]ty ( x1 t x is n capable ( infection1 x is ( su* absolute purity1 t x c communicate itself to ! dunghill1 z well z to ! g>d51 )\t receiv+ any mixture f x4 ,9 all ! impurities x meets )al1 x rema9s unmix$ & unta9t$1 & pres]ves its own nature entire4 ,n[ y may p]ceive1 t !re is no?+ visible t is fitt] to resemble ! invisible ,god1 ?an ?is glori\s1 beautiful1 pure1 & univ]sally communicable creature1 light4''' 8,!n add unto ?is1 to make up ! resemblance full]1 ! b\nty & b5ignity ( 8 influ5ce ^u ! _w1 ! fl[+s =? ( 8 inf9ite goodness1 t enri* ! :ole e>?4 ,look1 z ! sun is ! greate/ & mo/ univ]sal b5efactor1--8 influ5ce & heat is ! v r5ovation ( ! _w4 ,x makes all new1 & gre51 & fl\ri%+2 x puts a y\? ^u ! _w1 & s is ! v spr+ & f\nta9 ( life to all sublun>y ?+s4 ,h[ mu* is t true ( ! true light1 ( ! sub/antial1 ( :om ?is sun is b a %ad[6''' 8,& to complete ! resemblance m1 !re may be some?+ ( ! infallibility & incompreh5sibility ( ! div9e maje/y "h repres5t$4 ,= ?\gh no?+ be cle>] ?an ! light1 yet !re is no?+ 9 its own nature d>k] ?an light1 t :i* is s manife/ to ! eyes1 h[ obscure is x to ! und]/&+4 ,_m debates & inquiries h be5 ab\t x1 b yet x is n kn[n :at t is by :i* we "k all ?+s4 ,c]ta9ly su* is ! div9e light4 ,x is inconceivable & inexpressible1 !re=e is he said to dwell 9 light inaccessible & full ( glory1 #a ,tim4 vi4 #af4 ,!re is a tw(old d>kness t h9d]s u to see ,god1 a d>kness ( ignorance 9 u1 & a d>kness ( inaccessible light 9 him4 ,! "o is a vail ^u our he>ts1 :i* bl9ds & d>k5s ! s\ls ( m51 t !y d n see t :i* is manife/ ( ,god ev5 9 8 works4 ,o t cl\d ( unbelief t is spread ov] our s\ls1 :i* h9d]s ! glori\s rays ( t div9e light to %9e into !m4 ,?is d>kness ,satan contributes mu* to1 :o is ! pr9ce ( d>kness1 #b ,cor4 iv4 #d4 ,?is makes ! mo/ "p ( s\ls l dungeons )91 :5 ! glori\s light ( ! gospel surr\nds !m )\t4 ,?is e>?l9ess & c>nality ( our he>ts makes !m l ! e>?1 receive only ! light 9 ! upp] & outw>d sup]fice1 & n suff] x to be transmitt$ into our he>ts to *ange !m4 ,b :5 x please? him1 :o at ! fir/1 by a ^w ( p[]1 comm&$ light to %9e out ( d>kness1 he c scatt] t cl\d ( ignorance1 & draw away ! vail ( unbelief1 & c by 8 p[] & art1 s trans=m ! s\l1 z to remove its e>?ly quality1 & make x transp>5t & pure1 & !n ! light w %9e into ! he>t1 & get free access into ! s\l4 ,b ?\gh ?is d>kness 7 :olly remov$1 !re is ano!r d>kness1 t arise? n f ! want ( light1 b f ! excessive sup]abundance ( light1--caligo lucis nimi1 t is1 a div9e d>kness1 a d>kness ( glory1 su* an inf9ite excess & sup]plus ( light & glory above all creat$ capacities1 t x dazzles & conf\nds all mortal or creat$ und]/&+s4 ,we see "s %ad[s ( ?is1 if we look up to ! cle> sun4 ,we are able to see no?+ = too mu* light4 ,!re is su* an inf9ite disproportion "h betwe5 ! eye ( our m9d1 & ?is div9e light ( glory1 t if we curi\sly pry into x1 x is r conf\nd+ & a/oni%+1 & !re=e x fills ! s\ls ( sa9ts ) cont9ual sil5t admiration & adoration407#gf7 ,! comp>isons1 employ$ by ,b9n+1 h sometimes a degree ( qua9tness 9 !m :i* is f> f be+ displeas+1 if x does n height5 _! effect1 z :5 he obs]ves ( t ,great ,be+1 ^: ?\ghts are n z our ?\ghts1 t he 8speaks 9 our t]ms1 & l nurses ) _! *ildr51 uses our own dialect407#gg7 ,he employs an equally vivid1 ?\gh some:at qua9t comp>ison1 :5 he obs]ves1 t 8! be/ way to behold ! sun1 is to look at x 9 a pail ( wat]1 & ! sure/ way to "k ,god by1 is to take him up 9 a /ate ( humiliation & condesc5sion1 z ! sun 9 ! ra9b[1 9 8 words & works1 :i* are mirrors ( ! div9e p[] & goodness1 & d reflect ^u ! he>ts & eyes ( all m5 ! beams ( t uncreat$ light407#gh7 ,we are (f5d$1 h[ev]1 ) ! homel9ess ( su* expressions z ^!1 8s9's ugly face107#gi7 8our legs are cut (f by s9107#hj7 8! legs ( ! s\l107#ha7 m5 oppos+ ,god are 8l dogs b>k+ at ! moon107#hb7 8! pull ( ! ,fa!r's arm107#hc7 ! ,*ri/ian is 8on speak+ t]ms ) ,god107#hd7 8he drives a trade ) heav5107#he7 ,*ri/ 8took up a %op1 z x 71 9 our fle%1 t he might "w 9 u407#hf7 ,nev]!less1 an obvi\s excuse sugge/s itself to u = ! employm5t1 by ! au?or1 ( ^!1 & su* l famili> expressions1 :i* are besides ( s+ul>ly r>e occurr5ce 9 8 writ+s4 ,! great object :i* a ,*ri/ian m9i/]1 l ,b9n+1 w con/antly propose to himself1 :5 address+ 8 p1 w be1 to make himself useful to !m4 ,b he kn[s he _c be useful1 )\t be+ intelligible to 8 audi5ce4 ,he is ?us l$ sometimes to l[] 8 /yle1 z well z to simplify 8 ideas1 t he may rea* ! und]/&+s & he>ts ( ! y\nge/ & ! mo/ illit]ate among 8 he>]s4 ,?is 0 evid5tly ,b9n+'s case4 ,to ! lea/ intellig5t ( ^? :om he address$1 he sometimes spoke 9 _! own dialect1 or1 to adopt 8 own comp>ison1 8l nurses ) _! *ildr540 ,9 s f> z he did ?is1 he foll[$ ! maxim ( ! great ,g]man ,re=m]4 ,hi sunt optimi ad populum concionatores1 said ,lu!r1 qui pu]ilit]1 popul>it]1 et quam simplicis sime doc5t4 8,!y are ! be/ prea*]s to ! p1 :o tea* !m 9 a pla91 famili>1 & p]fectly simple way40 ,a prea*]1 h[ev]1 :o is desir\s to make 8 in/ructions exce$+ly simple1 is 9 dang] ( br++ 8 language too l[1 or ( express+ himself 9 a mann] :i* may n please p]sons ( ref9$ ta/e4 ,8 own good s5se w tea* him to avoid ?is if possible4 ,b 9 ! hurry ( writ+ or speak+1 he may n always succe$4 ,:5 ?is happ5s1 ! fault into :i* he has be5 betray$ ought to be ov]look$ by ^? :o are aw>e1 t ! bus9ess ( a m9i/] ( ,*ri/ is n to int]e/ m]ely1 b to conv9ce1 n to af=d pleasure1 b to enlight51 reclaim1 & admoni%1 8rightly divid+ ! ^w ( tru?40 ,x is "r t ! read] %\ld "k :at *anges h 9 ! pres5t edition be5 made ^u ! text ( ! au?or4 ,to make ! "w z p]fect z possible1 x has be5 c>efully collat$ ) ! e>lie/ editions :i* c\ld be procur$ ( 8 diff]5t writ+s4 ,f 8 /yle be+ s mu* 9 advance ( t ( 8 c\ntrym5 9 g5]al1 at ! "t he liv$1 x may be suppos$ t 8 language has be5 mod]nis$ to a consid]able ext5t4 ,b su* is n ! fact4 ,! or?ography has be5 alt]$4 ,great] att5tion ?an =m]ly has be5 paid to ! punctuation4 ,?is 0 s defective 9 _m places1 z completely to obscure & p]v]t ! mean+ ( ! au?or4 ,! ref]5ces to scripture h also be5 correct$ 9 num]\s in/ances4 ,b beyond ?is1 no?+ almo/ :atev] has be5 done1 ) ! exception ( ! occasional em5dation ( :at1 accord+ to exi/+ rules1 w\ld n[ be consid]$ an ungrammatical expression1 or ! sub/itution ( a mod]n ^w = "o t 0 obsolete or prov9cial4 ,! text itself1 h[ev]1 w %[ t v few *anges inde$ ( ?is description h be5 v5tur$ ^u4 ,x 0 ?\ght bett]1 = v>i\s reasons1 t ! au?or %\ld be all[$ to speak 9 8 own famili> tongue1 ?an t he %\ld be trans=m$ into a mod]n prea*]4 ,! remodell+ ( 8 /yle might h made x m agreeable to "s read]s1 b x w\ld no long] h be5 ! /yle ( ,b9n+1 nor *>act]i/ic ( 8 age & c\ntry4 ,8 language1 moreov]1 w\ld h lo/ mu* ( its rac9ess 9 ! attempt to mell[ x4 ,an explanation ( su* words z h be5 employ$ by ,b9n+1 & are n n[ 9 common use1 or g5]ally und]/ood beyond ! limits ( ,scotl&1 has be5 giv5 9 ! ,notes4 ,_m ( 8 ,lat9 quotations1 :5 n translat$ by himself1 h likewise be5 expla9$1 & v]ifi$1 & _! au?ors po9t$ out4 ,?is1 x is confess$1 has be5 a v irksome & labori\s und]tak+4 ,z ! classical quotations ( ! au?or1 l 8 quotations f scripture1 h n unfrequ5tly be5 made f memory1 ! difficulty ( trac+ !m to _! prop] s\rces 0 !reby mu* increas$4 ,! necess>y books 7 n always at h& to consult1 & ev5 :5 ^! 7 obta9$1 x 0 sometimes f\nd to be impossible1 aft] ! mo/ pati5t rese>*1 to discov] ! place :]e ! say+ ( "s anci5t writ] 0 conceal$4 ,!re are few notes comp>atively atta*$ to ! fir/ "p ( ! "w1 z ! pr9t+ ( x comm5c$ soon] ?an 0 expect$4 ,to supply ?is defect1 "s ,not&a h be5 ins]t$ aft] ! ,life ( ! ,au?or4 ,b 9 addition to "s ( ! classical quotations ( ! au?or1 v>i\s hi/orical allusions requir$ to be elucidat$1 along ) c]ta9 obscure ref]5ces to pass+ ev5ts1 & ! op9ions & proce$+s ( diff]5t sects & p>ties4 ,x is n pret5d$ t e ?+ ( ?is k9d has _h light ?r[n ^u x4 ,b ,i c say ?is mu* ) confid5ce1 t x has be5 my con/ant endeav\r to discov] ! lat5t or p>tially disclos$ mean+ ( ! au?or1 & to give to ! c&id read] ! b5efit ( my rese>*es1 & ( any k1 :i*1 9 consequ5ce ( my position1 ,i possess$1 ( a m9i/] ( ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&1 ( :om ,i deem x no small hon\r to h be5 a successor4 99 99 99 99 99 ,:5 ?is edition ( ! works ( ! ,rev4 ,hugh ,b9n+ _h ne>ly pass$ ?r\gh ! press1 ! ,editor _h unexpect$ly put into 8 h&s a manuscript volume ( ! s]mons ( ! au?or4 ,ab\t fifty ( ^!1 he f9ds1 on exam9ation1 h nev] be5 pr9t$1 mo/ ( :i* h be5 transcrib$ by ! ,rev4 ,rob]t ,macw>d1 ^: h&writ+ is p]fectly well kn[n4 ,! rema9+ "p ( ! volume conta9s ! =ty s]mons on ! eigh? *apt] ( ! ,epi/le to ! ,romans1 entitl$ 8,! ,s9n]'s ,sanctu>y40 ,^! are believ$ to be 9 ! h&writ+ ( ,b9n+ himself4 ,!re c be no d\bt :atev] t ?is is ! manuscript volume 9 folio1 :i* is describ$ 9 ! preface to 8,sev]al ,s]mons ^u ! mo/ important ,subjects ( ,practical ,religion10 dat$ 8,br\/]l&1 ,sept4 #ab?1 #agfj40 ,x is !re said to h be5 = 8_m ye>s conceal$ 9 ! libr>y ( ,john ,graham1 a pi\s & le>n$ man1 mu* ab/ract$ f ! _w1 :o 0 a ne> relation ( ,mr4 ,m',w>d's1 ) a l>ge collection ( ,mr4 ,m',w>d's own pap]s1 :i* are yet among ! curi\s & l>ge collection ( manuscripts1 t 7 left by ,mr4 ,wodr[1 ! au?or ( ! ,hi/ory ( ! ,suff]+s ( ?is ,*ur*1 to 8 sons0 7,pp4 xix1 xx474 ,! writ] ( t preface also tells u1 t he _h 9 8 possession a 8qu>to volume0 ( manuscript s]mons1 belong+ to ,b9n+4 ,! ,editor has n be5 able to asc]ta9 :at has become ( ?is latt] volume2 nor c any ?+ be le>n$ ( ! 8,c\rse ( ,philosophy10 :i* ! au?or ( ,b9n+'s ,life1 /ates1 he 0 assur$ 0 9 ! h&s ( a g5tleman 9 ,ed9burgh1 at ! "t he wrote t ,life1 :i* 0 ab\t ! ye> #agce4 7,see ,life ( ! ,au?or1 p4 liv47 ,! s]mons :i* h n hi!rto be5 pr9t$1 & :i* are conta9$ 9 ! manuscript volume n[ br\ght to light1 may be expect$ to be giv5 to ! _w at no di/ant p]iod4 ,,! ,,life ,,( ,,mr4 ,,hugh ,,b9n+4 ,!re be+ a great dem& = ! sev]al books t are pr9t$ "u ,mr4 ,b9n+'s "n1 x 0 judg$ prop] to und]take a new & correct impression ( !m 9 "o volume4 ,?is be+ done1 ! publi%]s 7 mu* conc]n$ to h ! life ( su* an useful & em95t m9i/] ( ,*ri/ writt51 9 ju/ice to 8 memory1 & 8 great s]vices 9 ! "w ( ! gospel1 t x might g along ) ?is impression4 ,we liv+ n[ at s great di/ance f ! "t :]e9 he made a figure 9 ! _w1 mu/ be at a consid]able loss 9 giv+ an exact & p>ticul> relation4 ,h[ev]1 8 pi\s & exempl>y life may 9 "s measure be kn[n f 8 writ+s2 & = ?is end1 a great _m bright passages might be ga!r$ out ( !m1 :i* w\ld raise 8 "* highly 9 ! eyes ( all good m52 = ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,rob]t ,m',w>d1 m9i/] 9 ,glasg[1 obs]v$1 8,t 8 life 0 8 s]mons put 9 pr9t1 by :i* means !y :o did =get :at he _h said 9 ! pulpit1 by see+ :at he did 9 8 conv]sation might rememb] :at !y _h =got2 he liv$ z he spoke1 & spoke z he liv$40 ,all due pa9s h be5 tak5 to procure prop] mat]ials1 & good v\*]s ( ! foll[+ n>ration4 ,"s few ?+s are le>n$ f ! prefaces prefix$ to 8 sev]al pieces1 by wor?y & able div9es1 :o revis$ & publi%$ !m2 m acc\nts ( him 7 furni%$ by p]sons ( great cr$it1 on ^: v]acity we c safely rely4 ,b ! mo/ rem>kable passages 9 8 life are happily pres]v$1 9 a lett] writt5 by ,mr4 ,m',w>d17#hg7 to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,james ,coleman17#hh7 sometime m9i/] at ,sluys 9 ,fl&]s4 ,! writ] ( 8 life mu/ 9 ! entry confess t 8 "p is s small1 t he c sc>ce assume any ?+ to himself1 b ! procur+ ! mat]ials f o!rs1 ! copy+ out ( ^? ?+s t 7 ( any mom5t1 & dispos+ !m 9 ! be/ & mo/ natural ord] he c\ld ?9k (2 hav+ /udi$ ! /rictness ( a sev]e hi/orian1 )\t help+ out ?+s ) 8 inv5tion or sett+ !m (f by a rhetorical /yle ( language4 ,nay1 all t is conta9$ 9 ,mr4 ,m4 ,w>d's l>ge lett] conc]n+ him1 is told almo/ 9 8 v words ) a little v>iation ( ! ord] :]e9 he _h plac$ ! same1 omitt+ ! _m long digressions on sev]al subjects :i* t wor?y p]son judg$ fit to insi/ ^u1 tak+ occasion f :at he _h notic$ conc]n+ ,mr4 ,b9n+ to enl>ge on ! same4 ,john ,b9n+ ( ,dalv5nan 0 m>ri$ to ,m>g>et ,m',kell1 a daught] ( ,mr4 ,mat!w ,m',kell17#hi7 m9i/] at ,bo?well1 & si/] to ,mr4 ,hugh ,m',kell47#ij7 "o ( ! m9i/]s ( ,ed9burgh2 he _h by h] ,mr4 ,hugh & ,alex&]4 ,! fa!r 0 possess$ ( no inconsid]able e/ate 9 ! %ire ( ,ayr1 = ,mr4 ,hugh hav+ di$ be=e 8 fa!r1 ,john1 ! only son ( ,mr4 ,hugh1 0 s]v$ heir to 8 gr&fa!r 9 ! l&s ( ,dalv5nan4 ,alex&]1 ! second son1 :o di$ ab\t t5 ye>s ago1 got ! l&s ( ,ma*rimore1 & 0 m>ri$ to a daught] ( ,alex&] ,craw=d ( ,k]se1 & is succe$$ !re9 by 8 son ,john ,b9n+1 at pres5t a writ] 9 ,ed9burgh4 ,! worldly circum/ances ( ! gr&fa!r be+ s good1 he 0 !reby enabl$ to give 8 son ,hugh a lib]al education1 ! good & desirable effects ( :i* appe>$ v e>ly ^u him2 ! greatness ( 8 _s & capacity gave 8 p>5ts good gr\nd to conceive ! pleasant hope ( 8 be+ a promis+ *ild4 ,:5 he 0 at ! gramm> s*ool1 he made s great pr(ici5cy 9 ! k ( ! ,lat9 tongue1 & ,roman au?ors1 t he out/ripp$ 8 condisciples1 ev5 su* z 7 "s ye>s old] ?an himself4 ,:5 8 fell[ s*oolboys w5t to _! play & div]sion1 he decl9$ _! society1 & *oos$ to employ himself1 ei!r 9 secret duty ) ,god1 or conf]5ce ) religi\s p4 ,8 pa/ime 0 to recreate himself 9 ?is mann]4 ,he _h an av]sion to sports1 games1 & o!r div]sions1 n f any moros5ess1 or melan*oly ( temp]1 be+ r ( an affable1 *e]ful & debonair disposition1 b ?9k+ t "t 0 too preci\s to be lavi%$ away 9 ^! ?+s4 ,religion & religi\s ex]cises 7 8 *oice1 & ! "t he _h to sp>e f 8 /udies he sp5t t way4 ,he began to h sweet famili>ity ) ,god1 & to live 9 ne> communion ) him1 be=e o!rs began s]i\sly to lay to he>t _! lo/ & undone condition by nature1 & t additional mis]y !y expose !mselves to1 by walk+ 9 a wick$ way & s9ful c\rse4 ,:5 he arriv$ at ! ?irte5? or f\rte5? ye> ( 8 age1 he _h ev5 !n atta9$ s mu* exp]i5ce 9 ! ways ( ,god1 t ! mo/ judici\s & ex]cis$ ,*ri/ians 9 ! place confess$ !y 7 mu* edifi$1 /r5g!n$1 & com=t$ by him1 nay1 t he provok$ !m to dilig5ce 9 ! duties ( religion1 be+ abundantly s5sible t !y 7 mu* outrun by a y\?4 ,be=e he 0 f\rte5 ye>s old1 he ent]$ ^u ! /udy ( philosophy 9 ! univ]sity ( ,glasg[1 :]e9 he made v consid]able progress1 & ) z mu* facility out/ripp$ 8 fell[ /ud5ts1 z he _h done 8 condisciples 9 ! ,lat9 s*ool1 by :i* means1 he came to be tak5 notice ( 9 ! college by ! pr(essors & /ud5ts4 ,& at ! same "t t he made pr(ici5cy 9 ! lib]al sci5ces1 he advanc$ rem>kably 9 religion4 ,! ab/ruse dep?s ( philosophy1 :i* are ! torture ( sl[ eng9es & weak capacities1 he div$ into )\t any tr\ble or pa94 ,& not)/&+ 8 surpris+ atta9m5ts & improvem5ts1 8 great acum5 & ready appreh5sion ( ?+s1 :]eby he 0 able to d m 9 "o h\r1 ?an o!rs 9 "s days by h>d /udy & close application1 & ?\gh on ^! acc\nts he 0 mu* respect$ by ! em95t m9i/]s ( ! city1 & le>n$ pr(essors ( ! univ]sity1 yet 0 he ev] humble1 nev] exalt$ above measure1 nor swell$ ) ! tympany ( pride & self conceit1 ! common foible & disease ( "y m5 ( any greatness ( _s4 ,s soon z he _h f9i%$ 8 c\rse ( philosophy1 he 0 made ,ma/] ( ,arts7#ia7 ) great applause1 & hav+ furni%$ 8 m9d ) an uncommon measure ( ! ancill>y k ( lett]s1 he began ! /udy ( div9ity1 ) a view to s]ve ,god 9 ! holy m9i/ry4 ,at :i* "t !re happ5$ to be a vacancy 9 ! college ( ,glasg[1 by ! resignation ( ,mr4 ,james ,dalrymple ( ,/air1 :o _h be5 ,mr4 ,b9n+'s ,ma/]4 ,?is g5tleman 0 s great & s good a man1 t x is impossible to avoid giv+ an acc\nt ( "s ( ! rem>kable ?+s ( 8 life4 ,! fir/ employm5t he _h1 0 9 ! army1 be+ a capta9 9 ,william ,e>l ( ,gl5cairn's regim5t ( foot2 b z he _h made 8 /udies ) great application1 at ! e>ne/ reque/ ( ! pr(essors ( ! univ]sity ( ,glasg[1 he /ood z c&idate = a *air ( philosophy1 9 a comp>ative trial1 79 buff & sc>let1 ! milit>y dress ( ^? days17 to :i* he 0 ) great applause pref]r$4 ,9 ?is /ation he 0 greatly e/eem$ = 8 uncommon abilities 9 philosophy1 & o!r p>ts ( le>n+4 ,b be+ resolv$ to foll[ ! /udy ( ! law1 he soon resign$ 8 (fice ( pr(essor1 & ent]$ ,advocate ^u ! #g? ( ,febru>y1 #afdh2 & quickly di/+ui%$ himself by 8 plead+s be=e ! ,c\rt ( ,session1 avoid+ always to take any employm5t1 ei!r z advocate1 or judge1 9 crim9al matt]s1 ?\gh (t5 respectively press$ to accept ( bo?2 :i* proce$$ f a delicacy 9 8 op9ion1 le/1 to wit1 he might possibly be ! in/rum5t ei!r ( mak+ ! innoc5t suff]1 or to acquit ! guilty4 ,9 ?is situation he cont9u$1 till ! ,t5d] 0 impos$1 :5 he1 ) _m o!r em95t lawy]s1 )drew f ! b>4 ,on ,june #bf?1 #afeg1 he 01 by a commission sign$ by ,g5]al ,monk17#ib7 9 "n ( ! ,protector's c\ncil ( ,scotl&1 appo9t$ to be "o ( ! ,judges1 :i* 0 soon confirm$ by a nom9ation directly f ! ,protector himself1 9 ! mon? ( ,july !reaft]1 :i* he _h no incl9ation to accept (1 be+ himself no fav\r] ( ! usurpation4 ,= z he _h be5 secret>y to ! commission :i* _h be5 s5t to ! k+ to ,br$a1 he _h wait$ ^u 8 maje/y ^u 8 l&+ 9 ! ,nor?4 ,h[ev]1 be+ importunately press$ to accept by _m em95t m51 & among/ !m by sev]al m9i/]s1 :o all di/+ui%$ betwe5 8 s]v+ z "o ( ! ,c\ncil "u ! ,protector1 & ex]cis+ ! (fice ( a ,judge1 by adm9i/rat+ ju/ice to 8 fell[ subjects1 he did accept1 & 8 act ( admission only be>s 8 giv+ 8 oa?1 de fideli adm9i/ratione4 ,aft] ! ,re/oration1 he 0 made by ! k+ "o ( ! ord9>y ,lords ( ,session1 by 8 maje/y's nom9ation1 dat$ at ,:itehall1 ,febru>y #ac?1 #affa-b4 ,& 9 ! ye> #afga1 he 0 creat$ ,presid5t ( t ,c\rt1 9 ! room ( ,sir ,john ,gilm\r ( ,craigmill]4 ,9 ! p>liam5t #afha1 he made a great appe>ance = secur+ ! ,prote/ant religion1 & by reason ( ! difficulties ( ! times1 he desir$ leave ( 8 maje/y to retire f bus9ess1 & live quietly 9 ! c\ntry4 ,b 9 ?is he 0 prev5t$ by a commission1 dat$ ! #ad? ( ,octob]1 #afha1 :i* hav+ pass$ ! great seal1 0 produc$ ! #a/ ( ,novemb] !reaft]1 by :i* commission he 0 sup]s$$ z ,presid5t ( ! ,session1 & 9 ! ye> #afhb1 0 oblig$ = 8 safety to retire to ,holl&4 ,= ?\gh he _h ! k+'s promise t he %\ld live undi/urb$1 yet he 0 let "k t he c\ld n be 9 safety1 & aft] 8 retreat to ,holl&1 sev]al unju/ b fruitless attempts 7 made to h him tri$ = treason1 bo? be=e ! p>liam5t & ju/ici>y1 = no o!r reason ?an t he _h always ) s9c]ity & firmness1 giv5 8 op9ion to ! k+ & 8 m9i/]s1 aga9/ ! measures t 7 !n foll[$1 & :i* 9 ! foll[+ reign1 at l5g? br\ght ab\t ! glori\s ,revolution1 at :i* "t1 anno #affh1 he att5d$ ,k+ ,william 9 t exp$ition1 by ! success ( :i* we 7 mo/ happily deliv]$ f tyranny & slav]y4 ,on ,novemb] #a/1 #afhi1 ,sir ,james ,dalrymple ( ,/air1 8 lett] z ,presid5t ( ! ,session 0 produc$ & record$1 & he 0 accord+ly admitt$ & re/or$ to 8 (fice4 ,9 ! ye> #afij he 0 creat$ a ,visc\nt ^u acc\nt ( 8 great s]vices & m]it4 ,he publi%$1 :ile 9 ,holl&1 8 ,in/itutions ( ! law ( ,scotl&1 7a m full edition ( :i* came out 9 #afic17 & two volumes 9 folio1 ( ,decisions1 f ! ye> #affa1 to #afha inclusive4 ,he also publi%$ a sy/em ( physics17#ic7 valu$ greatly at ! "t4 ,& a book entitl$1 ,a ,v9dication ( ! div9e attributes1 0 also 81 9 :i* !re is discov]$ great =ce ( argum5t & k4 ,he 0 look$ ^u be=e 8 dea?1 z ! liv+ oracle ( our law1 & at pres5t 8 ,in/itutions are appeal$ to1 z conta9+ ! true & solid pr9ciples ( x47#id7 ,mr4 ,b9n+1 :o _h lately be5 8 s*ol>1 0 det]m9$ aft] mu* entreaty1 7( :i* we %all pres5tly give an acc\nt17 to /& z a c&idate = t po/4 ,! ,ma/]s ( ! college1 accord+ to ! usual laudable cu/om1 emitt$ a programme1 & s5t x to all ! univ]sities 9 ! k+dom1 invit+ su* z _h a m9d to dispute = a pr(ession ( philosophy1 to si/ !mselves be=e !m1 & (f] !mselves to compete = t pref]m5t1 giv+ assurance t )\t p>tiality & respect ( p]sons1 ! place %\ld be conf]r$ ^u him :o %\ld be f\nd dignior et doctior4 ,! ,m9i/]s ( ! city ( ,glasg[ consid]+ h[ mu* x 0 ! int]e/ ( ! ,*ur*1 t well qualifi$ p]sons be put into ! pr(ession ( philosophy1 & t ,univ]sities by ?is means become mo/ useful sem9>ies = ! ,*ur*2 & t su* z _h s]v$ z ,reg5ts 9 ! college1 7 ord9>ily br\ght out to ! m9i/ry1 :o1 z ! ,div9ity *airs became vacant1 7 advanc$ to t hon\r1--_m in/ances ( :i* ,i am able to condesc5d ^u1 & !y kn[+ t ,mr4 ,b9n+ 0 em95tly pi\s1 & "o ( a solid judgm5t1 z well z ( a bright g5ius1 set ^u him to si/ himself among ! o!r competitors1 b _h great difficulty to ov]come 8 mode/y4 ,h[ev]1 !y at la/ prevail$ ) him to decl>e1 be=e ! ,ma/]s1 8 will+ness to und]take ! dispute ) o!rs4 ,!re 7 two c&idates m1 "o ( !m _h ! advantage ( great int]e/ ) ,doctor ,/rang1 pr9cipal ( ! college at t "t1 & ! o!r a s*ol> ( great abilities1 & ( ! same s5tim5ts ) ! ,doctor1 9 "s problematical po9ts ( div9ity1 :i* ) great subtilty _h be5 debat$ 9 ! s*ools4 ,mr4 ,b9n+ s manag$ ! dispute & acquitt$ himself 9 all ! p>ts ( trial1 t to ! conviction ( ! judges he v mu* d>k5$ 8 rivals4 ,& z to ! precise po9t ( qualification1 9 respect ( lit]ature1 cut (f all %ad[ ( a demur & pret5ce ( difficulty 9 ! decision4 ,h[ev]1 ! ,doctor & "s ( ! ,faculty :o jo9$ him1 ?\gh !y c\ld n pret5d t ! c&idate !y appe>$ =1 _h an equality1 mu* less a sup]iority 9 ! dispute1 yet !y argu$1 a ct]is p>ibus1 t ! p]son !y incl9$ to pref]1 be+ a citiz5 son1 hav+ a good compet5cy ( le>n+1 & be+ a p]son ( m ye>s1 _h great] exp]i5ce ?an ,mr4 ,b9n+ c\ld be suppos$ to h1 & consequ5tly 0 m fit to be a tea*] ( y\?4 ,mr4 ,b9n+ be+ b ye/]day a fell[ /ud5t ) ^? he 0 to tea*1 x 0 n to be expect$1 t ! /ud5ts w\ld behave to him ) t respect & reg>d :i* %\ld be paid to a ma/]4 ,b to ?is x 0 repli$1 t ,mr4 ,b9n+ 0 su* a pregnant s*ol>1 s wise & s$ate z to be above all ! follies & vanities ( y\?1 t he knew v well h[ to let no man despise 8 y\?1 8 wit 0 nei!r va9 nor light1 & 8 fancy 0 ob$i5t to 8 reason1 & :at 0 want+ 9 ye>s 0 suffici5tly made up by 8 s+ul> end[m5ts1 & m ?an ord9>y qualifications4 ,a ,memb] ( ! ,faculty1 p]ceiv+ ! /ruggle among !m to be great 7& inde$ ! affair seem$ to h be5 argu$ v plausibly on bo? sides71 propos$ a dispute betwe5 ! two c&idates extempore1 ^u any subject !y %\ld be pleas$ to prescribe4 ,?is be+ consid]$ by ! ,faculty1 did quickly put a p]iod to ! division among !m1 & ^? :o _h oppos$ him n be+ will+ to engage _! fri5d aga9 9 ! li/s1 ) su* an able antagoni/1 yield$ ! "q1 & ,mr4 ,b9n+ 0 elect$47#ie7 ,mr4 ,b9n+ 0 n full n9ete5 ye>s ( age1 :5 he comm5c$ ,reg5t & ,pr(essor ( ,philosophy17#if7 & ?\gh he _h n "t to prep>e a sy/em ( any "p ( 8 pr(ession1 be+ in/antly aft] 8 election to take up 8 class1 yet su* 0 ! quickness & f]tility ( 8 inv5tion1 ! t5aci\sness ( 8 memory1 & ! solidity ( 8 judgm5t1 t 8 dictates7#ig7 to ! s*ol>s _h a great dep? ( le>n+ ( t k9d1 & p]spicuity ( expression4 ,& ,i am assur$1 t he 0 among ! fir/ 9 ,scotl& t began to re=m ,philosophy f ! b>b>\s t]ms1 & un9telligible di/9ctions ( ! s*oolm51 & ! _m va9 disputes & trifl+ subtilties1 :i* r p]plex$ ! m9ds ( ! y\?1 ?an furni%$ !m ) solid & useful k47#ih7 ,he cont9u$ 9 ?is pr(ession = ! space ( ?ree ye>s1 & dis*>g$ 8 tru/ s well1 t he ga9$ ! g5]al applause ( ! univ]sity = 8 academical ex]cises4 ,& ?is 0 ! m wond]ful1 t hav+ turn$ 8 ?\ghts t[>ds ! m9i/ry1 he c>ri$ on 8 !ological /udies at ! same "t1 & made va/ improvem5ts !re91 to :i* he 0 enabl$1 by 8 deep p5etration1 & a memory s ret5tive1 t he sc>cely =got any ?+ he _h read or he>d4 ,x 0 easy & ord9>y = him to transcribe any s]mon1 aft] he return$ to 8 *amb]1 at su* a full l5g?1 z t ! intellig5t & judici\s read] :o he>d x prea*$ %\ld n f9d "o s5t5ce to be want+4 ,dur+ ?is p]iod ( 8 life1 he gave a pro( & evid5ce ( ! great progress he _h made 9 ! k ( ,div9ity1 by a composure on t *oice passage ( ! ,holy ,scripture1 #b ,cor4 v4 #ad1 8,= ! love ( ,god con/ra9e? u1 because we ?us judge1 t if "o di$ = all1 !n 7 all dead40 ,?is p]=mance he s5t to a c]ta9 g5tlewoman = h] private edification1 :o _h be5 deta9$ at ,ed9burgh = a long "t ) bus9ess ( importance1 & hav+ p]us$ ! same1 %e judg$ x 0 a s]mon ( "s em95t m9i/] 9 ! ,we/ ( ,scotl&1 & put x into ! h&s ( ! !n ,provo/ ( ,ed9burgh = 8 op9ion1 :o 0 s well satisfi$ ) x1 t suppos+ x to be tak5 f ! m\? ( "o :om ! city _h =m]ly resolv$ to call1 0 re/less till a call 0 br\ght ab\t to him1 to be "o ( ! m9i/]s ( ! city4 ,b :5 ! lady return$ back to ,glasg[1 %e f\nd h] mi/ake1 by ,mr4 ,b9n+'s ask+ ! disc\rse f h]4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ discov]y he _h giv5 ( 8 great dext]ity & ability 9 expla9+ ( ,scripture4 ,at ! expiration ( 8 ?ird ye> z a pr(essor ( philosophy1 ! p>i% ( ,govan1 :i* lies adjac5t to ! city ( ,glasg[1 & is )9 ! b\nds ( t presbyt]y1 happ5$ to be vacant4 ,be=e ?is "t17#ii7 :oev] 0 pr9cipal ( ! college ( ,glasg[1 0 also m9i/] ( ,govan4 ,= ,mr4 ,rob]t ,boyd ( ,tro*rigg17#ajj7 7a p]son ( v great le>n+1 z 8 comm5t>y on ! ,epi/le to ! ,ephesians1 & 8 ,hecatombe ,*ri/iana te/ify7 aft] he _h be5 m9i/] at ,v]tuille 9 ,france1 & pr(essor ( ,div9ity 9 ,saumur1 return$ to ,scotl&1 & 0 settl$ pr9cipal ( ! college1 & m9i/] ( ,govan4 ,b ?is be+ att5d$ ) inconv5i5ces1 an alt]ation 0 made1 & ! presbyt]y hav+ a view ( supply+ t vacancy ) ,mr4 ,b9n+1 did take him ^u trials1 9 ord] to 8 be+ lic5s$ z a prea*]7#aja7 & aft] he 0 lic5s$1 he did prea* at ,govan1 to ! great satisfaction ( t p4 ,mr4 ,b9n+ 0 sometime aft] call$ & invit$ to be m9i/] ( ! said p>i%1 :i* call ! presbyt]y he>tily approv$ (1 & ent]$ him ^u trials = ord9ation1 ab\t ! #bb;d ye> ( 8 age1 & z a "p ( trials1 !y prescrib$ to him a common head1 ,de concursu et influxu div9o cum actionibus creatur>um1--! occasion ( :i* 01 t ,dr4 ,/rang1 pr9cipal ( ! ,college1 & a memb] ( ! presbyt]y1 _h v5t$ "s peculi> notions ^u t pr(\nd subject4 ,& hav+ deliv]$ a v elaborate disc\rse1 viva voce1 to ! admiration ( all :o he>d x1 he gave 91 accord+ to cu/om1 8 !sis to be impugn$ by ! memb]s ( ! presbyt]y1 :i* 0 ! direct anti!sis ( ,doctor ,/rang's op9ion 9 8 dictates to ! /ud5ts on t controv]sy4 ,! ,doctor be+ pit*$ ^u to be "o ( 8 oppon5ts1 f\nd 8 cr$it & reputation mu* engag$1 & ex]t$ 8 metaphysical & subtile tal5t on t occasion4 ,b ,mr4 ,b9n+ ma9ta9$ 8 gr\nd by ! weight & solidity ( 8 def5ce1 to ! great satisfaction ( all t 7 pres5t1 s t "s 7 pleas$ to say1 t "y ,mr4 ,b9n+ appe>$ to be ! old le>n$ ,doctor2 ,nay1 ! ,doctor himself aft] ! rec\nt]1 admir+ ,mr ,b9n+'s abilities & p>ts1 said1 8,:]e ha? ?is "y man got all ?is le>n+ & read+8047#ajb7 ,:5 he _h f9i%$ 8 trials1 he _h ! unanim\s approbation ( ! presbyt]y1 nay1 _! decl>ation & te/imony ( 8 fitness to be "o ( ! m9i/]s ( ! city1 ^u ! fir/ vacancy4 ,& ,i am assur$1 t at ! v same "t ! ,ma/]s ( ! ,univ]sity _h x 9 _! view to br+ him back aga9 to _! society1 :5ev] ! pr(ession ( ,div9ity %\ld become vacant4 ,he 01 consid]+ 8 age1 a prodigy ( le>n+1 = be=e he _h arriv$ at ! #bf? ye> ( 8 life1 he _h su* a l>ge /ock ( useful k1 z to be philologus1 philosophus1 & !ologus pr/ans17#ajc7 & might well h be5 an ornam5t to ! mo/ fam\s & fl\ri%+ univ]sity 9 ,europe4 ,?is 0 ! m a/oni%+1 if we consid] 8 weakness & infirmity ( body1 n be+ able to read mu* at "o "t1 or to und]go ! fatigue ( assidu\s /udy4 ,b ?is 0 well suppli$1 p>tly by a memory t reta9$ e ?+ he he>d or read1 & p>tly by a solid p5etrat+ judgm5t1 :]eby he dige/$ x well1 & made x 8 own1 s t ) a s+ul> dext]ity1 he c\ld br+ x =? seasonably1 & communicate x to ! use & advantage ( o!rs1 dra9$ f ! dregs he f\nd ab\t x1 or int]mix$ ) x2 insomu* t 8 k seem$ r to be born ) him1 ?an to h be5 acquir$ by h>d & labori\s /udy4 ,f 8 *ildhood he knew ! ,scriptures1 & f a boy _h be5 "u mu* deep & spiritual ex]cise1 until ! "t 7or a little be=e x7 ( 8 entry ^u ! (fice ( ! m9i/ry1 :5 he came to a great calm & la/+ tranquillity ( m9d1 be+ m]cifully reliev$ ( all ^? d\bt+s :i* _h = a long "t greatly ex]cis$ him1 & ?\gh he 0 ( a t5d] & weakly con/itution1 yet love to ,*ri/1 & a conc]n = ! good ( preci\s s\ls committ$ to him1 con/ra9$ him to su* dilig5ce 9 fe$+ ! flock1 z to sp5d himself 9 ! "w ( ! m9i/ry4 ,x 0 obs]v$ ( him1 t he 0 n mu* av]se at any "t f embrac+ an invitation to prea* be=e ! mo/ exp]i5c$ ,*ri/ians1 ev5 ! le>n$ pr(essors ( ! univ]sity1 & ! ,rev]5d m9i/]s ( ! city1 & :5 "o ( 8 mo/ intimate fri5ds notic$ h]e9 a diff]5ce f t mode/y & self d5ial1 :i* appe>$ 9 ! :ole ( 8 way & conduct1 he took ! fre$om to ask him1 h[ he came to be s easily prevail$ ) to prea* be=e p]sons ( s great exp]i5ce & judgm5t1 ^: em95t gifts & graces he highly valu$ & e/eem$8 ,he made ?is excell5t reply1 t :5 he _h a cle> call to m5tion 8 bless$ ,ma/]'s "n 9 any place1 he _h no m to say1 b1 8,"h am ,i1 s5d me4 ,:at am ,i t ,i %\ld resi/ 8 heav5ly call8 ,& :5 he1 ^: "n is holy & rev]5d1 is spok5 ( & to1 & is !re pres5t1 ! pres5ce ( no o!r p]son is to be reg>d$ or dread$1 & "u t impression1 ,i =get :o is pres5t1 & :o is abs5t40 ,?\gh he 0 booki%1 & mu* int5t ^u ! fulfill+ ( 8 m9i/ry1 he turn$ 8 ?\ghts to m>riage1 & did m>ry a virtu\s & excell5t p]son1 ,mi/ress ,b>b>a ,simpson17#ajd7 daught] ( ,mr4 ,james ,simpson1 a m9i/] 9 ,irel&47#aje7 ,^u ! day on :i* he 0 to be m>ri$1 he w5t accompani$ ) 8 fri5ds 7among/ :om 7 "s grave & wor?y m9i/]s7 to an adjac5t c\ntry congregation1 ^u ! day ( _! weekly s]mon4 ,! m9i/] ( ! p>i%7#ajf7 delay$ s]mon till !y %\ld come1 hop+ to put ! "w ^u "o ( ! m9i/]s he expect$ to be !re4 ,b all ( !m decl9+ x1 he next tri$ if he c\ld prevail ) ! bridegroom1 & succe$$1 ?\gh ! invitation 0 n expect$1 & ! nature ( ! occasion seem$ to be some:at ali5 f 8 be+ employ$ 9 t "w4 ,x 0 no difficult task to him ^u a %ort w>n+ to prea*1 hav+ a prompt & ready gift4 ,he 0 nev] at a loss = words & matt]1 & hav+ /epp$ aside a little "t to prem$itate & implore 8 ,ma/]'s pres5ce & assi/ance 7= he 0 ev] afraid to be alone 9 t "w7 he w5t imm$iately to ! pulpit1 & prea*$ ^u #a ,pet i4 #ae 8,b z he :o ha? call$ y is holy1 s be ye holy 9 all mann] ( conv]sation40 ,at :i* "t1 he 0 s rem>kably help$1 t all ackn[l$g$ t ,god 0 ) him ( a tru?4 ,& ! p ( ! p>i%1 :o _h come to he> _! own m9i/]1 7a truly pi\s & excell5t man17 7 s surpris$ & tak5 ) him1 z if ,god1 besides 8 ord9>y resid5t 7s ,mr4 ,mc,ward expresses x7 _h s5t !m an extraord9>y ambassador to negotiate a peace betwe5 ,god & !m1 & a prompt p>anymph unto1 & a skilful suitor ( a sp\se = ,jesus ,*ri/ ! bless$ ,bridegroom1 t he might pres5t !m z a *a/e virg9 to ?is div9e ,husb&4 ,h[ev] he /udi$ 9 8 public disc\rses to condesc5d to ! capacity ( ! mean] sort ( he>]s1 yet x mu/ be own$1 t 8 prea*+ gift 0 n s mu* accommodat$ & suit$ to a c\ntry congregation1 z x 0 to ! judici\s & le>n$4 7#ajg7 ,! subjects ( s]mons are s num]\s & v>i\s1 & ! ord] ( m5's dispos+ ( _! ?\ghts ^u ^! subjects s diff]5t1 t a suit ( clo!s may be z soon made to answ] e man's back1 z a fix$ & inv>iable me?od may be prescrib$1 t %all agree to e subject1 & e man's ta/e4 ,mr4 ,b9n+'s me?od 0 s+ul> & peculi> to himself1 mu* aft] ! h>angu+ way47#ajh7 ,he 0 no /rang] to ! rules ( art1 & knew well h[ to make 8 me?od subs]vi5t to ! subjects he h&l$4 ,& ?\gh he tells n 8 disc\rse has s _m p>ts1 yet x want$ n me?od1 x be+ mani mum artis cel>e artem47#aji7 ,8 diction & language is easy & flu5t1 neat & f9e1 void ( all affectation & bomba/4 ,8 /yle is free f />* lusci\sness & intricacy1 e p]iod has a k9d ( undesign$ neglig5t elegance1 :i* arre/s ! read]'s att5tion1 & makes :at he says z apples ( gold set 9 pictures ( silv]1 s t1 consid]+ ! "t :5 he liv$1 x might be said1 t he _h c>ri$ ! orator's prize f 8 cotempor>ies 9 ,scotl&1 & 0 n at t "t inf]ior to ! be/ pulpit orators 9 ,engl&1 ! ,engli% language hav+ got its greate/ embelli%m5ts & ref9+s b ( late ye>s4 ,9 8 ,s]mons1 8 matt] gives life to 8 words1 & 8 words add a lu/re to 8 matt]4 ,t great div9e1 ,mr4 ,james ,durham17#aaj7 an excell5t judge ( m51 gave ?is v]dict ( him1 t 8!re is no speak+ aft] ,mr4 ,b9n+10 & truly he _h ! tongue ( ! le>n$1 & knew h[ to speak a ^w 9 season4 ,! subject-matt] ( 8 ,s]mons is mo/ly practical1 & yet rational & argum5tive1 fit to in=m ! und]/&+ ( 8 he>]s1 & move _! affections & :5 controv]sies come 9 8 way1 he %[s great acut5ess & judgm5t 9 discuss+ & det]m9+ !m1 & no less skill 9 apply+ !m to practice4 ,8 disc\rses are s solid & sub/antial1 s heav5ly & sublime1 t !y n only fe$ b fea/ ! read]1 z ) m>r[ & fatness4 ,9 ! mo/ ( !m1 we meet ) mu* ( ! sublime1 express$ 9 a mo/ l(ty1 pa!tic1 & mov+ mann]4 ,mr4 ,m',waid says 9 8 lett]1 8,t z to ! :ole ( ,mr4 ,b9n+'s writ+s1 ,i "k no man's p5 on ! heads he ha? h&l$ m adapt$ = edification1 or :i*1 ) a pleasant viol5ce1 w soon] f9d or =ce a passage into ! he>t ( a judici\s exp]i5c$ read]1 & ca/ fire1 ev5 ere he is aw>e 7,o happy surprise67 into 8 affections1 & set !m into a flame40 ,& 9 ano!r "p ( ! same lett]1 he says1 8,! subjects he disc\rses ^u are h&l$ ) su* a pleasant & pr(itable v>iety ( ?\ght & expression1 t ! he>] or read] is tak5 ) x1 z if he _h nev] met ) x be=e4 ,he 0 su* a skilful scribe1 z knew h[ to br+ out ( 8 /ore ?+s new & old2 ! old ) su* sweetness & sav\r z x seem$ /ill new1 & ! new reta9$ its fir/ sweetness s z nev] to gr[ old40 ,he & "s "y m9i/]s 9 ! same presbyt]y1 :o _h be5 /ud5ts ( div9ity :5 he 0 pr(essor ( philosophy1 did keep private meet+s = ,*ri/ian fell[%ip1 & _! mutual improvem5t4 ,b f9d+ t he 0 9 dang] ( be+ puff$ up ) ! high op9ion !y _h ( him1 he broke up ^! meet+s1 ?\gh he /ill kept up a bro!rly correspond5ce ) !m1 = ! rigor\s prosecution ( _! m9i/]ial "w4 ,he /udi$ to be clo!d ) humility1 & to hide 8 atta9m5ts "u t veil4 ,?\gh he want$ n matt] & words :]e) to please & pr(it all 8 he>]s1 yet at e ?\ght ( 8 appe>+ 9 public to speak ( ,god & ,*ri/ to m51 8 s\l 0 fill$ ) a holy tremor1 :i* he v5t$ by say+1 8,ah6 ,"l1 ,i am a *ild & _c speak4 ,tea* me :at ,i %all say ( !e1 :o _c ord] my spee* by reason ( d>kness40 ,9 8 fir/ ,s]mon1 on ! f\r? "q ( our ,%ort] ,cate*ism1 he expresses himself 9 a mo/ elegant & raptur\s mann]4 8,we are n[10 says he1 8ab\t ?is "q1 ,:at ,god is8 ,b :o c answ] x8 ,or if answ]$1 :o c und]/& x8 ,x %\ld a/oni% u 9 ! v entry1 to ?9k we are ab\t to speak & to he> ( 8 maje/y1 #8:om eye ha? n se51 nor e> he>d1' nor ha? x ent]$ into ! he>t ( any creature to consid] :at he is4 ,?9k ye1 bl9d m5 c\ld und]/& a p]t95t disc\rse ( light & col\rs8 ,w\ld !y =m any suitable notion ( t !y _h nev] se51 & _c be kn[n b by see+8 ,:at an ignorant spee* w\ld a deaf man make ( s\nd1 :5 a man _c s mu* z "k :at x is1 b by he>+ ( x8 ,h[ !n c we speak ( ,god :o dwells 9 inaccessible light1 s9ce ?\gh we _h our eyes op5$1 yet !y are f> less proportion$ to t respl5d5t brightness1 ?an a bl9d eye is to ! sun's light80 ,he 0 a great /ud5t 9 ! books ( creation & provid5ce1 & took mu* pleasure 9 m$itat+ ^u :at is writt5 9 ^! volumes4 ,! wond]s he discov]$ 9 bo?1 l$ him up to ! inf9itely wise & p[]ful ,mak] & ,pres]v] ( all ?+s4 ,once1 :5 he came to visit a g5tleman ( good le>n+1 & 8 intimate acqua9tance1 ! g5tleman took him to 8 g>d51 & 9 _! walk he disc\rs$ ) him to 8 great surprise ( ! objective decl>ations1 :i* e ?+ makes ( its ,almighty ,creator & talk$ ( ! wisdom & goodness ( ,god1 p>ticul>ly 9 clo?+ ! e>? ) a gre5 g>b1 r ?an ) a g>m5t ( any o!r col\r1 & hav+ pluck$ a fl[] f x1 he made a mo/ sav\ry spiritual disc\rse4 ,he s dissect$ & anatomiz$ ! same1 z to set =? ! glori\s p]fections ( its ,mak] 9 a mo/ tak+ & ent]ta9+ mann]4 ,b ! ma9 object ( 8 pi\s & dev\t contemplations 0 ,god 9 ,*ri/ reconcil+ ! _w to himself4 ,= ,god :o comm&$ ! light to %9e out ( d>kness1 _h %9$ into 8 he>t to give him ! light ( ! k ( ,god1 9 ! face ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 s t he n only und]/ood ! my/]ies ( ! k+dom ( ,god himself1 b x 0 giv5 to him to make o!rs "k !m4 ,8 prea*+ 0 9 ! demon/ration ( ! ,_s1 & ( p[]4 ,8 ,s]mons are ! v transcript ( :at _h pa/ betwixt ,god & 8 own s\l4 ,he spoke & wrote 8 exp]im5tal k1 & did bo? speak & write because he believ$ ,he did e>ne/ly cont5d = ! articles ( fai? & tru?s ( religion1 & c\ld nev] ?9k ( p>t+ ) "o ho(1 or ! lea/ gra9 ( tru?1 be+ p]suad$1 t ,*ri/ian concord mu/ h tru? = its f\ndation1 & hol9ess = its att5dant1 )\t :i* x w decl9e into a defection1 & deg5]ate into a conspiracy aga9/ religion4 ,z to ! duties ( ,*ri/ianity1 he en=c$ ! p]=mance ( ^! ) all ! argum5ts ( p]suasion1 s t1 ?r\gh ! bless+ ( ,god1 8 pulpit disc\rses became ! p[] ( ,god to ! illum9ation ( ! und]/&+s ( 8 he>]s1 ! r5ovation ( _! natures1 ! re=mation ( _! lives1 & ! salvation ( _! s\ls4 ,! difficult "p ( a reprov] he act$ 9 ! mo/ prud5t & ga9+ mann]1 :5 he did lick ) 8 tongue ! mote out ( 8 bro!r's eye1 he did x ) all t5d]ness1 & ) ! te> 9 8 own4 ,8 words want$ nei!r po9t nor edge = draw+ ! blood1 :5 ! case ( ! (f5d] made x an indisp5sable duty2 & :5 he 0 necessitat$ to use %>pness ) any1 !y 7 conv9c$ t he hone/ly & s9c]ely int5d$ _! spiritual good4 ,8 compassion on ! ignorant & !m t 7 out ( ! way1 made x evid5t h[ mu* he consid]$ himself z encompass$ ) infirmities1 & s )9 ! haz>d ( be+ tempt$4 ,he 0 a p]son ( exempl>y mod]ation & sobriety ( _s1 _h heal+ me?ods mu* at he>t1 & /udi$ to promote love & peace among 8 bre?r5 9 ! m9i/ry4 ,he vigor\sly contribut$ to ! recov]y ( ! humanity ( ,*ri/ianity1 :i* _h be5 mu* lo/ 9 ! diff]5ces ( ! times1 & ! animosities :i* foll[$ !reupon4 ,^! virtues & graces _h su* an asc5dant 9 8 s\l1 t :5 he c>ri$ coals ab\t ) him1 tak5 f ! alt> to w>m ! s\ls ( all1 ) :om he conv]s$1 ) love to ,god1 8 tru?s1 int]e/s & p1 s he c>ri$ sanctu>y wat] ab\t ) him to cool & ext+ui% :at ( undue passion he p]ceiv$ to accompany ! zeal ( good & well design+ p]sons2 a temp] t is r>ely f\nd 9 "o ( 8 age4 ,b ripe h>ve/ grapes 7 f\nd ^u ?is v9e 9 ! beg9n+ ( spr+2 & no wond]1 s9ce he liv$ s ne> ! ,sun ( ,righte\sness1 & lay "u ! pl5tiful %[]s ( div9e grace1 & ! rip5+ influ5ces ( ! ,holy ,_s4 ,! prevail+ ( ! ,engli% sect>ians "u ,oliv] ,cromwell1 to ! ov]?r[ ( ! ,presbyt]ian int]e/ 9 ,engl&1 & ! v>i\s attempts :i* !y made 9 ,scotl&1 on ! con/itution & discipl9e ( ?is *ur*1 0 "o ( ! greate/ difficulties :i* ! m9i/ry _h !n to /ruggle )4 ,^u ?is he made ! foll[+ mo/ excell5t reflection1 9 a ,s]mon prea*$ on a day ( public humiliation1 8,:at if ! ,"l ha? defac$ all t 8 k+dom 0 in/rum5tal 9 build+ up 9 ,engl&1 t he alone may h ! glory 9 a second temple m glori\s807#aaa7 ,& :5 he obs]v$1 t ! zeal ( _m = ! ,solemn ,league & ,cov5ant1 7by :i* !y 7 sworn to endeav\r ! pres]vation ( ! re=m$ religion 9 ,scotl&1 & ! re=mation ( religion 9 ! k+doms ( ,engl& & ,irel&17 0 n att5d$ ) a suitable am5dm5t ( _! own lives1 he takes up a bitt] lam5tation ov] !m 9 a v rem>kable p>agraph4 8,alas6 we deceive ourselves ) ! noise ( a cov5ant1 & a cause ( ,god1 we cry x up z an antidote aga9/ all evils1 use x z a *>m1 ev5 z ! ,jews did _! temple1 & 9 ! mean "t we d n c>e h[ we walk be=e ,god1 or ) our neighb\rs4 ,well1 ?us sai? ! ,"l1 #8,tru/ ye n 9 ly+ words1 say+1 ,! temple ( ! ,"l1 ! temple ( ! ,"l1 ! temple ( ! ,"l are ^!4 ,= if ye ?r\ghly am5d y\r ways & y\r do+s1 if ye ?r\ghly execute judgm5t betwe5 a man & 8 neighb\r2 if ye oppress n ! /rang]1 ! fa!rless1 & ! wid[1 & %$ n innoc5t blood 9 ?is place1 nei!r walk aft] o!r gods to y\r hurt1' c4 ,j]4 vii4 #d-f4 ,if drunk5ness reign among y1 if fil?9ess1 swe>+1 oppression1 cruelty reign among y1 y\r cov5ant is b a lie1 all y\r pr(essions are b ly+ words1 & %all nev] keep y 9 y\r inh]itances & dwell+s4 ,! ,"l tells y :at he requires ( y1 is x n to d ju/ly1 & love m]cy1 & walk humbly ) ,god8 ,mic4 vi4 #h4 ,?is is t :i* ! grace ( ,god tea*es1 to d5y #8ungodl9ess & worldly lu/s1' & to #8live sob]ly1 righte\sly1 & godly1' t[>ds ,god1 y\r neighb\r1 & y\rself1 ,tit4 ii4 #aa1 #ab1 & ?is he pref]s to y\r public ord9ances1 y\r fa/+1 cov5ant+1 prea*+1 & su* l407#aab7 ,:5 ! unhappy di/9ction betwixt ! public ,resolution]s & ,prote/]s7#aac7 took place 9 ?is *ur*4 ,mr4 ,b9n+ 0 ( ! la/ d5om9ation4 ,?is di/9ction prov$ to be ( fatal consequ5ces4 ,he saw "s ( ! evils ( x 9 8 own "t1 & be+ ( a ca?olic & heal+ _s1 ) a view to ! cem5t+ ( diff]5ces1 he wrote an excell5t ,treatise ( ,*ri/ian love17#aad7 :i* conta9s v /rong & pa!tic passages1 mo/ apposite to ?is subject1 "s ( :i* we w aft]w>ds h occasion to quote4 ,he 0 no fom5t] ( faction1 b /udi\s ( ! public tranquillity4 ,he 0 a man ( mod]ate pr9ciples & temp]ate passions4 ,he 0 f> f be+ confid5t1 or vehem5t 9 ! manag+ ( public affairs1 nev] impos+ or ov]be>+ ^u o!rs1 b will+ly he>k5$ to advice1 & yield$ to reason4 ,aft] he _h lab\r$ f\r ye>s 9 ! m9i/ry1 s]v+ ,god ) 8 _s 9 ! gospel ( 8 ,son1 :om he prea*$1 w>n+ e man & tea*+ e man 9 great m9i/]ial wisdom & fre$om1 t he might pres5t e man p]fect 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus--:]eunto he lab\r$1 /rong accord+ to 8 work+1 :i* wr\ght 9 him mightily1--2he di$ ( a consumption1 :5 he 0 sc>ce come to ! prime & vig\r ( life1 ent]+ on ! tw5ty six? ye> ( 8 age1 leav+ beh9d him a sweet sav\r aft] he 0 gone1 & an epi/le ( comm5dation ^u ! he>ts ( 8 he>]s4 ,:ile he liv$1 he 0 highly valu$ & e/eem$1 hav+ be5 a successful in/rum5t ( sav+ himself & !m t he>d him1 ( turn+ s9n]s unto righte\sness1 & ( p]fect+ ! sa9ts1 & di$ mu* lam5t$ by all good p1 :o _h ! opportunity & advantage ( kn[+ him4 ,he 0 a p]son ( s+ul> piety1 ( a humble1 meek1 & peaceable temp]1 a judici\s & lively prea*]1 nay1 s extraord9>y a p]son1 t he 0 ju/ly acc\nt$ a prodigy = ! pregnancy ( 8 natural p>ts1 & 8 great pr(ici5cy 9 human le>n+1 & k ( div9ity4 ,he 0 too %9+ a light to %9e long & burn$ s int5sely t he 0 soon put out4 ,b he n[ %9es 9 ! k+dom ( 8 ,fa!r1 9 a m conspicu\s & refulg5t mann]1 ev5 z ! brightness ( ! firmam5t1 & z ! />s = ev] & ev]4 ,! la/ ,s]mons he prea*$ 7 ^? on ,rom4 viii4 #ad1 #ae3 8,= z _m z are l$ by ! ,_s ( ,god1 !y are ! sons ( ,god4 ,= ye h n receiv$ ! _s ( bondage aga9 to fe>1 b ye h receiv$ ! ,_s ( adoption1 :]eby we cry1 ,abba1 ,fa!r40 ,he conclud$ ! la/ ( ^! disc\rses ) a reflection on ^! words4 8,we cry1 ,abba1 ,fa!r40 8,?is 7says he17 is mu* = our com=t1 t f :omsoev]1 & :atsoev] corn] 9 ! _w1 pray]s come up to him1 !y _c want acceptance4 ,all languages1 all c\ntries1 all places are sanctifi$ by ,jesus ,*ri/1 t :osoev] calls ^u ! "n ( ! ,"l f ! ends ( ! e>?1 %all be sav$4 ,& truly x is a sweet m$itation to ?9k1 t f ! ends ( ! e>? ! cries ( s\ls are he>d2 & t ! end is z ne> heav5 z ! middle1 & a wild]ness z ne> z a p>adise1 t ?\gh we und]/& n "o ano!r1 yet we h "o lov+ & liv+ ,fa!r1 t und]/&s all our mean+s4 ,& s ! diff]5t languages & dialects ( ! memb]s ( ?is body make no confusion 9 heav51 b meet toge!r 9 8 he>t & affection1 & are z "o p]fume1 "o inc5se1 s5t up f ! :ole ca?olic *ur*1 :i* is "h scatt]$ ^u ! e>?4 ,o t ! ,"l w\ld p]suade u to cry ?is way to our ,fa!r 9 all our necessities607#aae7 ,?us hav+ contemplat$ t subject conc]n+ ! adoption ( *ildr51 he 0 tak5 h5ce to ! enjoym5t ( ! inh]itance res]v$ 9 ! heav5s = !m1 & ! ,_s call$ him by dea?1 z ! voice did ,john ! div9e1 ,rev4 iv4 #a1 8,come up hi!r40 ,he 0 buri$ 9 ! *ur*y>d ( ,govan1 :]e ,mr4 ,patrick ,gillespie17#aaf7 !n pr9cipal ( ! univ]sity ( ,glasg[1 at 8 own prop] *>ges1 7z ,i am cr$ibly in=m$17 caus$ a monum5t7#aag7 to be erect$ = him1 on :i* !re is to ?is day ! foll[+ inscription 9 ,lat93 ,,hic ,,sitvs ,,e/ ,,mr4 ,,hvgo ,,b9n+vs1 ,,vir ,,pietate1 ,,facvndia1 ,,doctr9a ,,cl>vs1 ,,philologvs1 ,,philosophvs1 ,,!ologvs ,,prs1 ,,pr,,co ,,d5iqve ,,evangelii ,,fidelis ,,et ,,eximivs1 ,,qvi ,e ,,m$io ,,r]vm ,,cvrsv ,,svblatvs1 ,,anno ,,tatis #bf1 ,,dom ,,avtem #afec4 ,,mvtavit ,,patriam ,,non ,,societem1 ,,eo ,,qvod ,,vivvs ,,cvm ,,deo ,,ambvlavit1 ,,et ,,si ,,qvid ,,vltra ,,inqviras ,c,,t]a ,,sileo1 ,,cvm ,,nec ,,tv ,,nec ,,m>mor ,,hoc ,,capiat ,he left beh9d him a disconsolate wid[1 & an only son1 call$ ,john aft] ! gr&fa!r1 to :om ! gr&fa!r at 8 dea? _h left ! e/ate ( ,dalv5nan17#aah7 b ,john hav+ be5 engag$ 9 ! insurrection at ,bo?well bridge1 anno #afgi1 x 0 =feit$1 & he cont9u$ dispossess$ ( x till ! ye> #afij1 :51 by ! #ah? act ( p>liam5t 9 ! said ye>1 ! =feitures & f9es pa/ s9ce ! ye> #affe1 to ! #e? day ( ,novemb]1 #afhh1 7 resc9d$47#aai7 ,8 wid[ 0 aft]w>ds m>ri$ to "o ,mr4 ,james ,gordon17#abj7 a presbyt]ian m9i/] = "s "t 9 ! k+dom ( ,irel&4 ,%e liv$ to a great age1 & di$ 9 ! ye> #afid1 at ,paisley 9 ! %ire ( ,r5frew1 ab\t f\r or five miles f ,govan2 :i*1 :5 ! p ( t p>i% he>d1 ! sav\ry memory !y /ill _h ( _! wor?y pa/or1 made !m to desire ! fri5ds ( ! defunct1 to all[ !m to give h] a dec5t & hon\rable burial1 beside h] deceas$ husb&1 und]tak+ to defray all ! *>ges ( ! fun]al1 :i* 0 done accord+ly4 ,& to ?is day ,mr4 ,b9n+ is m5tion$ among !m ) p>ticul> v5]ation4 ,he 0 succe$$ by ,mr ,david ,vet*17#aba7 :o likewise di$ "y4 ,be=e ,i conclude ?is ,relation1 x is prop] ,i give "s acc\nt ( 8 writ+s4 ,! books publi%$ at diff]5t times "u 8 "n1 :i* are conta9$ 9 ?is volume1 are all po/hum\s4 ,:]e=e x w n be /range1 if ! read] %all meet ) "s passages 9 !m t are less p]fect & complete1 s9ce he did n int5d !m = ! press1 & t !y want ^? f9i%+ /rokes1 :i* su* a ma/]ly p5 0 able to give !m4 ,! good effects 8 disc\rses _h ^u ! he>]s1 & ! importunity ( _m judici\s & exp]i5c$ ,*ri/ians to h !m publi%$1 t !y might h ! same influ5ce on su* z %\ld read !m1 enc\rag$ "s wor?y m9i/]s to revise & pr9t !m4 ,& s9ce ^! s]mons h = a long "t _h ! approbation bo? ( le>n$ div9es & s]i\s ,*ri/ians1 !y ne$ n any recomm5dation ( m9e4 ,! fir/ ( 8 works t 0 pr9t$17#abb7 is entitl$1 8,! ,common ,pr9ciples ( ! ,*ri/ian ,religion1 cle>ly prov$1 & s+ul>ly improv$1 or a ,practical ,cate*ism1 :]e9 "s ( ! mo/ conc]n+ f\ndations ( our fai? are solidly laid d[n1 & t doctr9e :i* is accord+ to godl9ess1 is sweetly1 yet pung5tly press$ home1 & mo/ satisfy+ly h&l$40 ,mr4 ,m',w>d speak+ ( ?is p]=mance1 says1 8,t x 0 n design$ = ! press1 t x conta9$ only 8 notes on ^? subjects he prea*$ to 8 flock1 & :i* he wrote 7,i suppose he means7#abc7 9 a fair h&7 = ! private use & edification ( a fri5d1 f :om he _h !m1 & :5 put into 8 h& to be revis$1 he says1 he did n s mu* z alt]1 or add "o ^w1 to make ! s5se m pla91 full1 or emphatical40 ,?is book is an excell5t exposition ( ! ,we/m9/] ,cate*ism1 s f> z x goes1 viz4 to ! tw5ty fir/ "q1 8,:o is ! ,r$eem] ( ,god's elect80 ,mr4 ,patrick ,gillespie writes a preface to ! read]1 :]e9 he expresses 8 high op9ion ( x 9 ! foll[+ encomium4 8,9 ?is book ,mr4 ,b9n+ expla9s _m ( ! fundam5tal articles ( ! ,*ri/ian fai? & _h he liv$ to h p]fect$ & f9i%$ ?is "w1 he _h be5 ^u ?is s+le acc\nt fam\s 9 ! *ur* ( ,*ri/40 ,! ,assembly's ,cate*ism has _h _m expositions by pi\s & le>n$ m9i/]s1 "s ( !m by way ( s]mon1 & o!rs by way ( "q & answ]4 ,b ?is1 s f> z x goes1 is n inf]ior to any4 ,a le>n$ layman1 ,sir ,mat!w ,hales *ief ju/ice ( ! k+'s b5*1 ! div9e ( ! /ate 9 ,k+ ,*>les ,,ii4's reign1 judg$ ! ,assembly's ,cate*ism to be an excell5t composure1 & ?\ght x n bel[ him1 or unwor?y ( 8 pa9s to consid] x4 ,= 9 ! second "p ( 8 8,contemplations moral & div9e10 we h 8 mo/ in/ructive m$itations ^u ! fir/ ?ree que/ions4 ,^! _h be5 ! employm5t ( 8 hor sacr1 & x is a pity he did n g on to ! o!r que/ions4 ,! %ortness ( ,mr4 ,b9n+'s life has depriv$ u ( a complete c\rse ( useful cate*etical disc\rses4 ,?is book 0 s greatly e/eem$ 9 ?is c\ntry1 t be=e ! ye> #agah1 !re _h be5 no less ?an five impressions ca/ (f ! press17#abd7 & all ^! be+ sold (f1 a six? 0 made 9 ! said ye>4 ,z !y 7 mu* valu$ at home1 s !y 7 highly priz$ abroad1 & z an evid5ce ( ?is1 ,i f9d t ,mr4 ,james ,coleman1 m9i/] at ,sluys 9 ,fl&]s1 translat$ !m into ! ,dut* language47#abe7 ,9 ! ye> #afgj1 ano!r po/hum\s "w 0 pr9t$2 x is entitl$1 8,! ,s9n]'s ,sanctu>y1 be+ =ty ,s]mons ^u ! ,eigh? *apt] ( ! ,epi/le to ! ,romans1 f ! fir/ v]se d[n to ! sixte5?40 ,! ,publi%]s 9 _! preface acqua9t u1 t !y 7 enc\rag$ to pr9t x because ! =m] treatise 0 univ]sally receiv$ by ! intellig5t & judici\s 9 ! pr9ciples ( ! ,*ri/ian fai?4 ,9 ?is book1 z 9 all 8 o!r writ+s1 ! read]s w p]ceive a pure /ream ( piety & le>n+ runn+ ?r\gh ! :ole1 & a v peculi> turn ( ?\ght1 t exce$s ! common rate ( writ]s on ?is *oice "p ( ! ,holy ,scriptures4 ,dr4 ,horton1 ,dr4 ,manton1 & o!rs1 h pr9t$ a great numb] ( useful practical disc\rses1 b s f> z he goes1 he is n exce$$ by any ( !m4 ,a ?ird treatise 0 pr9t$ at ,ed9burgh1 9 ! ye> #afga4 ,! title ( x is1 8,fell[%ip ) ,god1 be+ tw5ty eight ,s]mons on ! ,fir/ ,epi/le ( ,john1 ,*ap4 #a/1 & ,*ap4 #b;d1 ,v]ses #a1 #b1 #c40 ,9 ?is book1 we h ! true gr\nd & f\ndation ( atta9+ ! spiritual way ( ent]ta9+ fell[%ip ) ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 & ! bless$ condition ( su* z atta9 to x1 mo/ succ9ctly & di/9ctly expla9$4 ,?is book 0 revis$ & publi%$ by "o ,a4 ,s4 :o1 9 8 preface to ! read]1 /yles himself1 8 s]vant 9 ! gospel ( our de>e/ ,"l & ,savi\r4 ,i ne$ give no o!r comm5dation ( x1 ?an t summ>y eulogium :i* t m9i/] has left u4 8,9 a ^w1 7says he17 "h are to be f\nd1 convictions = a!i/s1 pi]c+ rebukes to ! pr(ane1 cle> in/ructions to ! ignorant1 milk to ! babes 9 ,*ri/1 /rong meat = ! /rong1 /r5g? to ! weak1 quick5+ & reviv+ = su* z fa9t 9 ! way1 re/oratives = su* z are 9 a decay1 reclamations & l\d oyesses aft] backslid]s to recall !m1 brea/s ( consolation = ,zion's m\rn]s4 ,& to add no m1 "h are mo/ excell5t c\nsels & directions to s]i\s seek]s ( fell[%ip ) ,god1 to guide !m 9 _! way1 & help !m =w>d to ! atta9m5t ( t fulness ( joy :i* is to be _h 9 fell[%ip ) ! ,fa!r & ! ,son40 ,! la/ treatise t has be5 pr9t$ is1 8,he>t ,humiliation1 or ,miscellany ,s]mons1 prea*$ ^u "s *oice texts at sev]al solemn occasions40 ,^! likewise 7 revis$ & publi%$ by ! above ,a4 ,s4 9 ! ye> #afgf4 ,mr4 ,b9n+ consid]+ ! great confusions & lam5table divisions t prevail$ 9 ! *ur* 9 8 day1 & ! ab\nd+ immorality & pr(an5ess ( ! age1 0 deeply weigh$ !re)4 ,8 righte\s s\l 0 s vex$ & griev$ on ^! acc\nts1 t he v5t$ 8 m9d 9 a mo/ pa!tic & mov+ mann]1 :5 ! days ( public humiliation & fa/+ 7 obs]v$4 ,) respect to ! _m fa/s !n appo9t$1 & ! few good effects !y _h1 he says 9 8 s]mon on ,isa4 lxiv4 #g--8,!re is none t calle? ^u ?y "n1 t /irre? up himself to take hold ( !e10--8,! fa/+ days ( ,scotl& w be numb]$ 9 ! roll ( ! greate/ provocations1 because !re is no real & spiritual conviction ( s9 among u1 cu/om n[ ha? tak5 away ! solemnity1 & !re rema9e? no?+ b ! v "n407#abf7 ,& 9 ?is same s]mon1 he says1 8,do? any ( y pray m 9 private ?an ye us$8 ,or :at edge is ^u y\r pray]s8 ,alas6 ! ,"l w get good leave to g f u1 x fe>e? me we w\ld give ,*ri/ a te/imonial to g ov] seas4 ,hold him1 hold him6 ,nay ! multitude w\ld be gladly quit ( him1--!y _c abide 8 yoke1 8 "w is a burd51 8 ^w is a torm5t1 8 discipl9e is b&s & cords1 & :at he>t c ye h to keep ,*ri/8 ,:at viol5ce c ye (f] to him to hold him /ill8 ,all y\r entreaties may be fair complim5ts1 b !y w\ld nev] r5d 8 g>m5t407#abg7 ,!re are /ill sev]al manuscripts ( ,mr4 ,b9n+'s c>efully pres]v$1 :i* are 9 no?+ inf]ior to any ( 8 pr9t$ works4 ,!re is a valuable ,treatise ^u ,*ri/ian ,love1 consi/+ ( sev]al %eets writ 9 a v small "*1--x is divid$ into *apt]s1 & sev]al s]mons ^u v edify+ subjects1 useful & pr(itable = our times1--:i* are design$ to be pr9t$ 9 a sep>ate volume1 :i* e body may easily discov] f ! /yle & g5ius ( ! au?or to be 8 g5u9e writ+s1 8 mann] ( ?9k+ & writ+ be+ a tal5t s peculi> to himself1 t x sc>cely c be imitat$ by any o!r p]son4 ,_h x pleas$ ! ,almighty to h sp>$ s valuable a life = "s "t long]1 he w\ld h v9dicat$ div9ity f ! _m fruitless que/ions1 un9telligible t]ms1 empty notions1 & p]plex$ subtilties1 :]e) x _h be5 corrupt$ = a long "t by ! s*oolm54 ,z he 0 excell5tly fitt$ = ?is1 s x 0 mu* ^u 8 he>t to h r$uc$ div9ity to t native simplicity1 :i* _h be5 lo/ 9 mo/ p>ts ( ! _w4 ,a good specim5 ( 8 ability ?is way he ha? giv5 u 9 8 cate*ism1 & s1 ?\gh he liv$ b a %ort "t1 he yet liv$ long en\gh to raise ! greate/ expectation t ha? be5 kn[n ( any ( 8 /&+4 ,mr4 ,m',w>d assures u1 ,t if ,dr4 ,/rang's dictates ,de ,voluntate ,dei circa peccata7#abh7 _h be5 publi%$ be=e ,mr4 ,b9n+'s dea?1 ,mr4 ,b9n+ _h an exam5 ( !m ready = ! press4 ,b ?is treasure1 to ! great loss ( ! le>n$ _w1 _c n[ be f\nd4 ,z = 8 philosophical writ+s :i* he taught 9 ! ,univ]sity1 ,i am assur$ t 8 c\rse ( philosophy is 9 ! h&s ( a le>n$ g5tleman 9 ?is city1 :o gives !m an high comm5dation4 ,!re is a book publi%$ "u 8 "n 9 #dto1 consi/+ ( fifty-"o pages1 ) ?is title1 8,an ,useful ,case ( ,consci5ce1 le>n$ly & accurately discuss$ & resolv$1 conc]n+ associations & conf$]acies ) idolat]s1 infidels1 h]etics1 malignants or any o!r kn[n enemies ( tru? & godl9ess40 ,b x is v mu* que/ion$ by ! mo/ intellig5t1 if t book 0 really ,mr4 ,b9n+'s4 ,! publi%] does inde$ put ,mr4 ,b9n+'s "n to ! title page1 b conceals 8 own1 & he br+s no mann] ( v\*]1 %[+ t ,mr4 ,b9n+ 0 ! au?or1 b s5ds x abroad into ! _w 9 a cl&e/9e mann]4 ,nei!r ! "n ( ! pr9t]1 nor ( ! place :]e x 0 pr9t$ is m5tion$ 9 ! title page47#abi7 ,x 0 pr9t$ 9 ! ye> #afic1 :5 ! fir/ ,g5]al ,assembly ( ?is *ur* aft] ! ,revolution1 :i* consi/$ ( bo? ,public ,resolution]s & ,prote/]s1 _h agre$ to bury = ev] all _! diff]5ces ab\t ! ,public ,resolutions1 conc]n+ ! "q ( employ+ malignants 9 ! army1 t 0 rais$ aga9/ ! k+dom ( ,engl&4 ,x seems t he dread$ ! fr[ns & c5sure ( ^? wor?y & fai?ful m9i/]s ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o _h be5 a long "t 9 ! fire ( p]secution4 ,b if we fur!r consid]1 t our late glori\s deliv]]1 ,k+ ,william1 0 9 ! ye> #afic engag$ 9 a def5sive w> ) ! ,emp]or ( ,g]many & ! ,k+ ( ,spa91 aga9/ ,l\is ,,xiv41 ! bloody tyrant ( ,france & t]ror ( ,europe1 :o aim$ at ! univ]sal mon>*y !re(1 & to ov]turn ! happy revolution1 ! bless$ b5efits ( :i* we h enjoy$ ev] s9ce1 x is evid5t1 t ! publi%] 0 afraid ( ! res5tm5t ( ! civil p[]s1 especially :5 ! spread+ ( t pamphlet might h an unhappy t5d5cy to ali5ate ! affections ( 8 subjects1 :5 he 0 c>ry+ on t j & necess>y w>1 = ! pres]vation ( our civil & religi\s lib]ties1 to :i* we _h be5 b lately re/or$4 ,nay1 x is said1 t :5 ?is pamphlet 0 spread+ 9 ! army 9 ,fl&]s1 x 0 l to h a bad influ5ce on ! soldi]s1 :i* made ,k+ ,william take an effectual me?od to suppress x4 ,fur!r1 ,mr4 ,b9n+ di$ 9 ! ye> #afec1 & ?is pamphlet 0 n publi%$ till ! ye> #afic1 s t1 = ! space ( =ty ye>s x 0 nev] he>d ( nor made public by any ( ! ,prote/]s !mselves 9 t p]iod1 :i* w\ld n h be5 neglect$1 _h !y kn[n t ,mr4 ,b9n+ 0 ! au?or ( x4 ,& la/ly1 ,mr4 ,b9n+ 0 ( a pacific temp]1 & 8 s5tim5ts ) respect to public diff]5ces 7 heal+1 :i* are evid5t f ! acc\nts already giv5 ( 8 pr9t$ books4 ,& to %[ t he 0 a promot] ( bro!rly love1 & ( ! peace ( ! *ur*1 ,i %all set d[n a few passages tak5 f 8 ,treatise ( ,*ri/ian ,love1 :i* are z bright & /rong = recomm5d+ ! same1 z any t ,i h met ) 9 ! writ+s ( any ( our div9es1 s t ,i c't all[ myself to ?9k he c\ld be ! au?or !re(4 ,9 *apt] #b;d ( t ,treatise1 he says1 8,!re is a great] mom5t & weight ( ,*ri/ianity 9 *>ity1 ?an 9 ! mo/ "p ( ^? ?+s = :i* ,*ri/ians bite & dev\r "o ano!r4 ,x is ! fundam5tal law ( ! gospel1 to :i* all positive precepts & ord9ances %\ld /oop4 ,unity 9 judgm5t is v ne$ful = ! well be+ ( ,*ri/ians4 ,b ,*ri/'s la/ words p]suade ?is1 t unity 9 affection is m ess5tial & fundam5tal4 ,?is is ! badge he left to 8 disciples4 ,if we ca/ away ?is ^u e diff]5t appreh5sion ( m9d1 we dis[n our ,ma/]1 & disclaim 8 tok5 & badge407#acj7 ,he goes on 9 ! same /ra9 9 ! foll[+ p>agraph--8,! apo/le ,paul puts a high note ( comm5dation ^u *>ity1 :5 he /yles x ! bond ( p]fection4 #8,above all ?+s 7says he7 put on *>ity1 :i* is ! bond ( p]fectness1' ,col4 iii4 #ad4 ,i am sure x ha? n s high a place 9 ! m9ds & practice ( ,*ri/ians n[1 z x ha? 9 ! roll ( ! p>ts & memb]s ( ! new man "h set d[n4 ,"h x is above all4 ,) u x is bel[ all1 ev5 bel[ e appreh5sion ( d\btful tru?s4 ,an agreem5t 9 ! conception ( any poor petty controv]sial matt] ( ! times1 is made ! badge ( ,*ri/ianity1 & set 9 an em95t place above all407#aca7 ,& 9 ! same *apt] he adds1 8,?is is ! sum ( all1 to wor%ip ,god 9 fai? & purity1 & to love "o ano!r4 ,&1 :atsoev] debates & que/ions t5d to ! brea* ( ?is bond1 & h no em95t & rem>kable advantage 9 !m1 suppose !y be conceiv$ to be ab\t matt]s ( consci5ce1 yet ! ent]ta9+ & prosecut+ ( !m to ! prejudice ( ?is1 is a manife/ viol5ce (f]$ to ! law ( ,god1 :i* is ! rule ( consci5ce4 ,x is a p]v]t+ ( scripture & consci5ce to a wrong end4 ,i say !n1 t *>ity & ,*ri/ian love %\ld be ! mod]atrix ( all our actions t[>ds m54 ,f !nce !y %\ld proce$1 & accord+ to ?is rule be =m$4 ,i am p]suad$ if ?is rule 7 foll[$1 ! pres5t diff]5ces 9 judgm5t ( godly m51 ab\t su* matt]s z m9i/] m]e que/ions1 w\ld soon be buri$ 9 ! gulf ( ,*ri/ian affection407#acb7 ,i %all m5tion only ano!r 9 ! same *apt]4 8,is n *>ity m excell5t ?an ! k & ackn[l$gm5t ( "s pres5t que/ionable matt]s ab\t gov]nm5t1 treaties1 & su* l1 & f> m ?an e punctilio ( !m8 ,b ! apo/le goes high]4 ,suppose a man c\ld sp5d all 8 sub/ance ^u ! ma9t5ance ( su* an op9ion1 & give 8 life = ! def5ce ( x1 ?\gh 9 itself x be comm5dable1 yet if he want *>ity & love to 8 bre?r51 if he ov]/ret* t po9t ( consci5ce to ! brea* ( ,*ri/ian affection & duties fl[+ f x1 x pr(its him no?+4 ,!n c]ta9ly *>ity mu/ rule our ext]nal actions1 & h ! pr$om9ant h& 9 ! use ( all gifts1 & 9 ! v5t+ ( all op9ions407#acc7 ,& n[1 hav+ giv5 a j "* ( ?is em95t m9i/] ( ! gospel1 a true acc\nt ( 8 life1 & "s slight rem>ks ^u 8 writ+s1 ,i %all no long] deta9 ! read] f ! p]usal ( ^? treatises t are conta9$ 9 ?is volume2 f :i* y w "k m ( ,mr4 ,b9n+1 ?an f all ,i & o!rs h said 9 8 j praise4 ,i %all n[ conclude1 by acqua9t+ ! pur*as]s & read]s ( ?is volume1 t ,i am all[$ by ! publi%]s to assure !m1 t ! re/ ( 8 practical manuscripts are revis+ = ! press2 & t ) all exp$ition !y %all be pr9t$2 f :i* ,i am hopeful !y %all receive z great satisfaction1 z f any ( 8 pieces already publi%$4 ,,! ,,common ,,pr9ciples ,,( ,,! ,,*ri/ian ,,religion1 ,,cle>ly ,,prov$1 ,,& ,,s+ul>ly ,,improv$2 ,,or1 ,a ,,practical ,,cate*ism4 ,orig9al ,preface4 ,to ,! ,read] ,*ri/ian ,read]1--,! holy & le>n$ au?or ( ?is little book1 hav+ outrun 8 ye>s1 ha/5$ to a maturity be=e ! ord9>y season1 insomu* t ripe summ] fruit 0 f\nd ) him by ! fir/ ( ! spr+1 = be=e he _h liv$ tw5ty five ye>s complete1 he _h got to be ,philologus1 ,philosophus1 ,!ologus eximius1 :]e( he gave suitable pro(s1 by 8 lab\rs1 hav+ fir/ pr(ess$ 9 philosophy ?ree ye>s1 ) high approbation1 9 ! univ]sity ( ,glasg[1 & !nce 0 translat$ to ! m9i/ry ( ! gospel 9 a congregation adjac5t1 :]e he lab\r$ 9 ! "w ( ! gospel ne> f\r ye>s1 leav+ an epi/le ( comm5dation ^u ! he>ts ( 8 he>]s4 ,b z few burn+ & %9+ lights h be5 ( long cont9uance "h s he 7aft] he _h s]v$ 8 own g5]ation by ! w ( ,god1 & _m _h rejoic$ 9 8 light = a season7 0 quickly transport$ to ! l& ( promise1 9 ! #bf? ye> ( 8 age4 ,he liv$ des]v$ly e/eem$ & belov$1 & di$ mu* lam5t$ by all disc]n+ ,*ri/ians :o knew him4 ,&1 inde$1 ! loss :i* ! *ur*es ( ,*ri/1 9 ^! p>ts1 su/a9$ 9 8 dea? 0 ! great] ^u a d\ble acc\nt2 fir/1 t he 0 a p]son fitt$ ) dext]ity to v9dicate s*ool div9ity & practical !ology f ! sup]fluity ( va9 & fruitless p]plex+ que/ions :]e) latt] times h corrupt$ bo?1 & _h x ^u 8 _s1 9 all 8 way to r$uce7#acd7 t native gospel simplicity1 :i*1 9 mo/ p>ts ( ! _w :]e lit]ature is 9 e/eem1 & :]e ! gospel is prea*$1 is almo/ exil$ f ! s*ool & f ! pulpit1--a specim5 :]e( ! judici\s read] may f9d 9 ?is little treatise4 ,besides1 he 0 a p]son ( em95t mod]ation & sobriety ( _s1 7a r>e grace 9 ?is g5]ation17 ^: he>t 0 mu* drawn =? 9 ! /udy ( heal+-ways & condesc5sions ( love among bre?r51 "o :o long$ = ! recov]+ ( ! humanity ( ,*ri/ianity1 :i* ha? be5 well ne> lo/ 9 ! bitt] divisions ( ^! times1 & ! animosities :i* h foll[$ !reupon4 ,t :i* gave ! rise to ! publi%+ ( ?is "p ( 8 manuscripts1 0 p>tly ! long+ ( _m :o knew him aft] "s fruit ( 8 lab\rs = ! use ( ! *ur*1 & p>tly ! exce$+ great usefulness ( ! treatise1 :]e91 ,i am bold to say1 t "s fundam5tals ( ! ,*ri/ian religion1 & great my/]ies ( fai?1 are h&l$ ) ! greate/ gospel simplicity & mo/ dext]\s pla9ness & are br\ght d[n to ! meane/ capacity & vulg> und]/&+1 ) abundant evid5ce ( a great height & rea* ( useful k 9 ! au?or1 :o1 _h he liv$ to h p]fect$ ! explication ( ! gr\nds ( religion 9 ?is mann]--z he int5d$1 9 8 op5+ ! cate*ism unto 8 p>ticul> congregation--he _h be51 ^u ?is s+le acc\nt1 fam\s 9 ! *ur*es ( ,*ri/4 ,b n[1 by ?is imp]fect opus po/humum1 ?\ art left to judge ex ungue leonem4 ,! au?or's me?od 0 8 peculi> gift1 :o1 be+ no /rang] to ! rules ( art1 knew well h[ to make 8 me?od subs]ve ! matt] :i* he h&l$2 =1 ?\gh he tell n always t 8 disc\rse ha? s _m p>ts1 ?\ maye/ n ?9k x wants me?od1 x be+ maximum artis cel>e artem4 ,t ! same ,_s :i* enabl$ him to conceive1 & communicate to o!rs1 ^! sweet my/]ies ( salvation1 may help !e ) pr(it to read & p]use !m1 is ! desire ( him :o is1 ,?9e 9 ! s]vice ( ! ,gospel1 ,,patrick ,,gillespie ,lecture ,i4 ,god's ,glory ! ,*ief ,end ( ,man's ,be+ ,rom4 xi4 #cf4--8,( him & ?r\gh him1 & to him1 are all ?+s1 to :om be glory = ev]40 ,& #a ,cor4 x4 #ca--8,:atsoev] ye d1 d all to ! glory ( ,god40 ,all t m5 h to "k1 may be compris$ "u ^! two heads1--,:at _! end is1 & ,:at is ! "r way to atta9 to t end8 ,& all t we h to d1 is by any means to seek to compass t end4 ,^! are ! two c>d9al po9ts ( a man's k & ex]cise4 ,quo et qua eundum e/1--,:i!r to g1 & :at way to g4 ,if !re be a mi/ake 9 any ( ^! fundam5tals1 all is wrong4 ,all arts & sci5ces h _! pr9ciples & gr\nds t mu/ be presuppos$ to all solid k & "r practice1 s ha? ! true religion "s fundam5tal pr9cipals :i* mu/ be laid to he>t & impr9t$ into ! s\l1 or !re c be no sup]/ructure ( true & sav+ k & no practice 9 ,*ri/ianity t c lead to a bless$ end4 ,b z ! pr9ciples are n _m1 b a few common & easy gr\nds1 f :i* all ! conclusions ( art are r$uc$1 s ! pr9ciples ( true religion are few & pla92 !y ne$ nei!r burd5 y\r memory1 nor conf\nd y\r und]/&+4 ,t :i* may save y 8is nigh !e10 says ! apo/le1 7,rom4 x4 #h7 8ev5 9 ?y m\?40 ,x is nei!r too f> above u1 nor too f> bel[ u4 ,b1 alas6 y\r n consid]+ ( ^! common & few & easy gr\nds makes !m bo? burd5some to ! memory1 & d>k to ! und]/&+4 ,z !re is no?+ s easy b x becomes difficult ( y d x aga9/ y\r w1--,nihil e/ tam facile1 qu9 difficile fiat1 si invitus fec]is1--s !re is no?+ s pla91 s common1 b x becomes d>k & h>d if y d n inde$ consid] x & lay x to he>t4 ,t :i* is1 9 ! fir/ place1 to be consid]$ is1 ,our end4 ,z 9 all o!r arts & e petty bus9ess1 x ha? ! fir/ place ( consid]ation1 s especially 9 ! ,*ri/ian religion4 ,x is ! fir/ cause ( all human actions1 & ! fir/ pr9ciple ( all delib]ate motions4 ,except y w\ld walk at r&om n kn[+ :i!r y g1 or :at y d1 y mu/ once e/abli% ?is & fix x 9 y\r int5tion--,:at is ! great end & purpose :]e=e ,i am creat$1 & s5t into ! _w8 ,x ?is be n ei!r que/ion$1 or n rightly con/itut$1 y _c b sp5d y\r "t1 ,vel nihil ag5do1 vel aliud ag5do1 vel male ag5do1 y mu/ ei!r d no?+1 or no?+ to purpose1 or1 t :i* is worse1 t :i* w undo y4 ,x is c]ta9ly ! wrong e/abli%+ ( ?is "o ?+ t makes ! mo/ "p ( our motions ei!r altoge!r irregul>1 or unpr(itable1 or de/ructive & hurtful4 ,!re=e1 z ?is po9t ha? ! fir/ place 9 y\r cate*ism1 s x ought to be fir/ ( all laid to he>t1 & pond]$ z ! "o necess>y ?+4 8,"o ?+ is ne$ful10 says ,*ri/1 ,luke x4 #db1 & if any ?+ be 9 a sup]lative degree ne$ful1 ?is is x4 ,o t y w\ld *oose to consid] x1 z ! necessity & weight ( x require6 ,we h read two scriptures1 :i* speak to ! ultimate & *ief end ( man1 :i* is ! glorify+ ( ,god by all our actions & words & ?\ghts4 ,9 :i* we h ^! ?+s ( importance3 #a4 ,t ,god's glory is ! end ( our be+4 #b4 ,t ,god's glory %\ld be ! end ( our do+4 ,&1 #c4 ,! gr\nd ( bo? ^!2 because bo? be+ & do+ are f him1 !re=e !y ought to be bo? = him4 ,he is ! fir/ cause ( bo?1 & !re=e he ought to be ! la/ end ( bo?4 8,( him1 & ?r\gh him1 are all ?+s20 & !re=e all ?+s are also = him1 & !re=e all ?+s %\ld be done to him4 ,god is indep5d5t altoge!r1 & self-suffici5t4 ,?is is 8 royal pr]ogative1 :]e9 he inf9itely transc5ds all creat$ p]fection4 ,he is ( himself1 & = himself2 f no o!r1 & = no o!r1 8b ( him1 & = him1 are all ?+s40 ,he is ! f\nta9-head2 y ought to foll[ ! /reams up to x1 & !n to re/1 = y c g no f>!r4 ,b ! creature1 ev5 ! mo/ p]fect "w1 besides ,god1 x ha? ^! two +r$i5ts ( limitation & imp]fection 9 its bosom3 x is f ano!r1 & = ano!r4 ,x ha? its rise out ( ! f\nta9 ( ,god's imm5se p[] & goodness1 & x mu/ run t[>ds t aga91 till x empty all its faculties & excell5cies into t same sea ( goodness4 ,dep5d5ce is ! prop] notion ( a creat$ be+1--dep5d5ce ^u t inf9ite indep5d5t ,be+1 z ! fir/ imm$iate cause1 & ! la/ imm$iate end4 ,y see !n t ?is pr9ciple is engrav5 9 ! v nature ( man4 ,x is z c]ta9 & evid5t t man is made = ,god's glory1 & = no o!r end1 z t he is f ,god's p[]1 & f no o!r cause4 ,except m5 d violate _! own consci5ce1 & put out _! own eyes--z ! ,g5tiles did1 ,rom4 i4 #ai c4--8t :i* may be kn[n0 ( man's *ief end1 8is manife/ 9 !m10 s t all m5 are 8)\t excuse40 ,z ,god's be+ is indep5d5t1 s t he _c be express$ by any "n m suitable ?an su* z he takes to himself1 8,i am t ,i am10--import+ a b\ndless1 ineffable1 absolute1 & transc5d5t be+1 beside :i*1 no creature des]ves s mu* z to h ! "n ( be+1 or to be made m5tion ( 9 "o day ) 8 "n1 because 8 glori\s light makes ! poor d]iv$ %ad[ ( light 9 o!r creatures to disappe>1 & to evani% out ( ! _w ( be+s1--s x is ! glori\s p]fection ( 8 nature1 t he do? 8all ?+s = himself10 ,prov4 xvi4 #d1 = 8 own "n2 & 8 glory is z de> to him z himself4 8,i am ! ,"l1 t is my "n1 & !re=e my glory w ,i n give to ano!r10 ,isa4 xlii4 #h2 & xlviii4 #aa4 ,?is is no ambition4 ,inde$1 = a man to seek 8 own glory1 or se>* into x1 8is n glory10 7,prov4 xxv4 #bg71 b r a man's %ame4 ,self-seek+ 9 creatures is a mon/r\s & incongru\s ?+2 x is z absurd1 & unbeseem+ a creature1 to seek its own glory1 z to attribute to itself its own be+4 ,%all ! ?+ =m$ say to ! pott]1 ,?\ ha/ n made me8 ,t 7 ridicul\s4 ,& %all ! ?+ =m$ say1 ',tis made = itself8 ,t 7 z ridicul\s4 ,self-d5ial is ! ornam5t & beauty ( a creature1 & !re=e humility is an ornam5t & clo?+1 #a ,pet4 v4 #e2 & hon\r upholds ! humble _s1 ,prov4 xxix4 #bc4 ,b ,god's self-seek+1 & seek+ ( 8 own glory1 is 8 em95t excell5cy4 ,x is inde$ 8 glory1 because he is1 & !re is none else2 !re is no?+1 besides him1 b t :i* ha? issu$ =? f 8 incompreh5sible fulness4 ,& !re=e x is all ! reason ( ! _w1 t z he is ! beg9n+1 s he %\ld be ! end ( all ?+s1 ,rev4 i4 #h4 ,& !re is ! m reason ( x1 t 8 maje/y's seek+ ( 8 own glory is n prejudicial to ! creature's good1 b ! v communication ( 8 fulness goes along ) x3 s t 9 glorify+ himself1 he is mo/ b5eficial to 8 own creatures4 ,poor creatures1 indig5t at home1 are yet pr\d ( no?+1 & endeav\r1 9 seek+ ( !mselves1 to engross all p]fections into _! own bosoms6 ,ambition & va+lory robs & spoils o!rs' excell5cies to clo! itself )al2 & !n boa/s itself 9 ^! borr[$ fea!rs6 ,b our bless$ ,"l is !n do+ mo/ = our advantage :5 he does all = 8 own glory4 ,he ne$s n g abroad to seek p]fection1 b to manife/ :at he is 9 himself2 he communicates ( himself to u4 ,o bless$ self-seek+ t gave u a be+ & well-be+2 t makes no advantage by x1 b gives advantage6 ,he ha? ! hon\r ( all1 b we h ! pr(it ( all4 8,all ?+s are ( him1 & = him20 b man 9 a peculi> & prop] way4 ,z ,god1 9 mak+ ( man1 0 pleas$ ( 8 goodness to /amp him ) a "* ( 8 own image--& 9 ?is he puts a diff]5ce betwe5 man & o!r creatures1 t he %\ld h m pla9 & di/9ct engrav+s ( div9e maje/y ^u him1 :i* might %[ ! glory ( ! workman--s x appe>s t he is 9 a s+ul> way made = ,god1 z 8 la/ end4 ,z he is set ne>] ,god1 z ! beg9n+ & cause1 ?an o!r creatures2 s he is plac$ ne>] ,god z ! end4 ,all creatures are made ultimo1 la/ly1 = ,god1 yet !y are all made proximo1 nextly1 = man4 ,!re=e ,david falls out a wond]+1 8,"l1 :at is man1 t ?\ art m9dful ( him10 8& ha/ made him to h dom9ion ov] ! works ( ?y h&s1 & put all ?+s "u 8 feet60 ,psal4 viii4 #d1 #f4 ,! creature comes out 9 a direct l9e f ,god1 z ! beams f ! body ( ! sun2 & x is direct$ t[>ds ! use & s]vice ( mank9d1 f :om all ! excell5cy & p]fection t is 9 x %\ld reflect t[>ds ,god aga94 ,man is bo? proximo et ultimo = ,god4 ,we are to return imm$iately to ! f\nta9 ( our be+2 & ?us our happ9ess & well-be+ is p]petuat$4 ,!re is no?+ int]v5+ betwe5 ,god & u t our use & s]vice & hon\r %\ld be direct$ t[>ds3 b all ! songs & p]fections ( ! creature1 t are among ! re/ ( ! creatures1 meet all 9 man z _! c5tre1 = ?is purpose t he may return ) !m all to ! glori\s f\nta9 f :5ce !y issu$4 ,?us we /& next ,god1 & 9 ! middle betwe5 ,god & o!r creatures4 ,?is1 ,i say1 0 ! condition ( our creation4 ,we _h our be+ imm$iately f ,god1 z ! beg9n+ ( all2 & we 7 to h our happ9ess & well-be+ by return+ imm$iately to ,god z ! end ( all4 ,b s9 com+ 9 betwe5 ,god & u1 ha? displac$ u1 s t we _c n[ /& next ,god1 )\t ! int]v5tion ( a ,m$iator2 & we _c /& betwe5 ,god & creatures1 to (f] up _! praises to him2 b 8!re is "o ,m$iator betwe5 ,god & man10 t (f]s up bo? man's praises & ! creature's songs :i* meet 9 man4 ,n[1 see+ ,god ha? made all ?+s = himself1 & especially man = 8 own glory1 t he may %[ =? 9 him ! glory & excell5ce ( 8 p[]1 goodness1 hol9ess1 ju/ice1 & m]cy2 x is n only mo/ reasonable t man %\ld d all ?+s t he do? to ! glory ( ,god1 b x is ev5 ! beauty & p]fection ( a man1--! greate/ accession t c be to 8 be+1--to glorify ,god by t be+4 ,we are n our own1 !re=e we ought n to live to ourselves1 b to ,god ^: we are4 ,b y may ask1 ,:at is x to glorify ,god8 ,do? our goodness ext5d to him8 ,or is x an advantage to ! ,almighty t we are righte\s8 ,no inde$6 ,& h]e9 is ! va/ diff]5ce betwe5 ,god's glorify+ ( u & sanctify+ ( u1 & our glorify+ & sanctify+ ( him4 ,god 8calls ?+s t are n10 & makes !m to be3 b we c d no m b call ?+s t are1 & t f> bel[ :at !y are4 ,god's glorify+ is creative1--ours only decl>ative4 ,he makes u su*1--we d no m b decl>e him to be su*4 ,?is !n is ! prop] "w t man is creat$ =1 to be a witness ( ,god's glory1 & to give te/imony to ! appe>ances & out-break+s ( x 9 ! ways ( p[] & ju/ice & m]cy & tru?4 ,o!r creatures are call$ to glorify ,god1 b x is r a proclamation to dull & s5seless m51 & a provocation ( !m to _! duty4 ,z ,*ri/ said to ! ,ph>isees1 8,if ^! *ildr5 hold _! peace1 ! /ones w\ld cry out10 s may ! ,"l turn himself f /upid & s5seless man1 to ! /ones & woods & seas & sun & moon1 & exhort !m to man's duty1 ! m to provoke & /ir up our dulness1 & to make u consid] t x is a great] wond] t man1 :om ,god ha? made s glori\s1 c s little express ,god's glory1 ?an if /upid & s5seless creatures %\ld break out 9 s++ & prais+ ( 8 maje/y4 ,! creatures are ! books :]e9 ! l9es ( ! song ( ,god's praises are writt52 & man is made a creature capable to read !m1 & to tune t song4 ,!y are appo9t$ to br+ 9 brick to our h&2 & ,god has fa%ion$ u = ?is employm5t1 to make su* a build+ ( x4 ,we are ! m\? ( ! creation2 b ere ,god want praises :5 our m\? is dumb1 & our e>s deaf1 ,god w op5 ! m\?s ( asses1 8( babes & suckl+s10 & 9 !m p]fect praises1 ,psal4 viii4 #a1 #b4 ,epictetus said well1 ,si ,lusc9ia essem1 can]em ut ,lusc9ia3 cum autem homo sim1 quid agam8 ,laudabo ,deum1 nec unquam cessabo--,if ,i 7 a l>k1 ,i w\ld s+ z a l>k1 b see+ ,i am a man1 :at %\ld ,i d1 b praise ,god )\t ceas+8 ,x is z prop] to u to praise ,god1 z = a bird to *aunt4 ,all bea/s h _! own s\nds & voices peculi> to _! own nature1 ?is is ! natural s\nd ( a man4 ,n[ z y w\ld ?9k x mon/r\s to he> a melodi\s bird croak+ z a rav51 s x is no less mon/r\s & deg5]ate to he> ! mo/ "p ( ! disc\rses ( m5 savor+ no?+ ( ,god4 ,if we _h kn[n t innoc5t e/ate ( man1 ,o h[ w\ld we ?9k he _h fall5 f heav56 ,we w\ld imag9e t we 7 ?ru/ d[n f heav51 :]e we he>d ! melodi\s songs ( angels1 into hell1 to he> ! h[l+s ( damn$ spirits4 ,?is !n is t we are b\nd unto1 by ! bond ( our creation1 ?is is our prop] (fice & /ation ,god once set u into1 :5 he assign$ e creature its own use & ex]cise4 ,?is 0 our portion1 7& ,o ! noble/ ( all1 because ne>e/ ! ,k+'s own p]son67 to ackn[l$ge 9 our he>ts inw>dly1 & to expires 9 our words & actions outw>dly1 :at a ,"o he is1 accord+ z he ha? reveal$ himself 9 8 ^w & works4 ,x is great hon\r to a creature to h ! meane/ employm5t 9 ! c\rt ( ?is great k+1 b1 ,o1 :at is x to be set ov] all ! ,k+'s h\se1 & ov] all 8 k+dom6 ,b1 !n1 :at is t 9 respect ( ?is1--to be next to ! ,k+--to wait on 8 own p]son1 s to speak8 ,!re=e ! godly man is describ$ z a wait+ maid1 or s]vant4 ,psal4 cxxiii4 #b4 ,well !n1 )\t m disc\rse ^u x1 )\t multiply+ ( x into p>ticul> bran*es1 to glorify ,god is 9 our s\ls to conceive ( him1 & m$itate on 8 "n1 till !y receive ! impression & /amp ( all ! lett]s ( 8 glori\s "n1 & !n to express ?is 9 our words & actions 9 comm5d+ ( him1 & obey+ ( him4 ,our s\ls %\ld be z wax to express ! seal ( 8 glori\s attributes ( ju/ice1 p[]1 goodness1 hol9ess1 & m]cy1 & z ! wat] t receives ! beams ( ! sun reflects !m back aga91 s %\ld our spirits receive ! sweet w>m+ beams ( 8 love & glori\s excell5cy1 & !n reflect !m t[>ds 8 ,maje/y1 ) ! desires & affections ( our s\ls4 ,all our ?\ghts ( him1 all our affections t[>ds him1 %\ld h ! /amp ( s+ul>ity1 su* z may decl>e !re is none l him1 none besides him1 our love1 our m$itation1 our ackn[l$gem5t %\ld h ?is "* on _! front1--8,!re is none besides !e2 ?\ art1 & none else40 ,& !n a s\l %\ld1 by ! cords ( affection to him & admiration ( him1 be b\nd to s]ve him4 ,creation puts on ! obligation to glorify him 9 our body & spirits :i* are 81 b affection only puts t to ex]cise4 ,all o!r bonds leave our natures at lib]ty1 b ?is con/ra9s1 #b ,cor4 v4 #ad1 x b9ds on all bonds1 x ties on u all div9e obligations4 ,!n a s\l w glorify ,god1 :5 love s unites x to ,god1 & makes x "o _s ) him1 t 8 glory becomes its hon\r1 & becomes ! pr9ciple ( all our inw>d affections & outw>d actions4 ,x is n always possible to h & express p>ticul> ?\ghts ( ,god & 8 glory1 9 e action & m$itation1 b1 = ! mo/ "p x ought to be s4 ,& if s\ls 7 accu/om$ to m$itation on ,god1 x w\ld become _! v nature1--alt]a natura1--pleasant & delightsome4 ,h[ev]1 if !re be n always an express int5tion ( ,god's glory1 yet !re ought to be kept always su* a disposition & temp] ( _s z x may be con/ru$ to proce$ f ! int5tion ( ,god's glory1 & !n x rema9s 9 ! se$ & fruit1 if n 9 itself4 ,n[ :5 we are speak+ ( ! great end & purpose ( our creation1 we call to m9d our lam5table & tragical fall f t bless$ /ation we 7 con/itute into4 8,all m5 h s9n$ & come %ort ( ! glory ( ,god10 ,rom4 iii4 #bc4 ,8 be+ 9 ! _w 0 = t glory1 & he is come %ort ( t glory4 ,o /range %ortcom+6 ,%ort ( all t he 0 orda9$ =6 ,:at is he n[ meet =8 ,= :at purpose is t *ief ( ! works ( ,god n[6 ,! salt1 if x lose its saltness1 is meet = no?+1 = :]e)al %all x be season$8 ,m>k ix4 #ej4 ,ev5 s1 :5 man is r5d]$ unfit = 8 prop] end1 he is meet = no?+1 b to be ca/ out & trode ^u1 he is l a )]$ bran* t mu/ be ca/ into ! fire1 ,john xv4 #f4 ,"s ?+s1 if !y fail 9 "o use1 !y are good = ano!r1 b ! be/ ?+s are n s1--,corruptio optimi pessima4 ,z ! ,"l speaks to ! h\se ( ,israel1 8,%all wood be tak5 ( ! v9e tree to d any "w80 ,ev5 s ! inhabitants ( ,j]usalem1 ,ezek4 xv4 #b-f4 ,if x yield n w9e1 x is good = no?+4 ,s1 if man d n glorify ,god1--if he fall f t1--he is meet = no?+1 b to be ca/ into ! fire ( hell1 & burnt = ev]1 he is = no use 9 ! creation1 b to be fuel to ! fire ( ! ,"l's indignation4 ,b behold6 ! goodness ( ! ,"l & 8 k9dness & love ha? 8appe>$ t[>d man4 ,n by works ( righte\sness :i* we h done1 b accord+ to 8 m]cy he sav$ u10 8?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/10 ,tit4 iii1 #d1 #e1 #f4 ,our ,"l ,jesus1 by :om all ?+s 7 creat$1 & = :om1 w\ld n let ?is excell5t workman%ip p]i% s1 !re=e he goes ab\t ! "w ( r$emption1--a second creation m labori\s & also m glori\s ?an ! fir/1 t s he might glorify 8 ,fa!r & our ,fa!r4 ,?us ! brea* is made up1 ?us ! unsav\ry salt is season$1 ?us ! )]$ bran* is quick5$ aga9 = t same fruit ( praises & glorify+ ( ,god4 ,?is is ! end ( 8 second creation1 z x 0 ( ! fir/3 8,we are 8 workman%ip creat$ to good works 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus10 ,eph4 ii4 #aj4 8,?is is ! "w ( ,god to believe on him :om he ha? s5t1 to set to our seal1 & to give our te/imony to all 8 attributes10 ,john vi4 #bi & iii4 #cc4 ,we are 8b\ght ) a price10 & !re=e we ought to glorify him ) our s\ls & bodies4 ,he made u ) a s\l1 & t b\nd u1 b n[ he has made u aga91 & paid a price = u1 & s we are twice b\nd n to be our own b 81 8& s to glorify him 9 our bodies & spirits10 #a ,cor4 vi4 ult4 ,i besee* y1 ga!r y\r spirits1 call !m home ab\t ! bus9ess4 ,we once came %ort ( our end1--,god's glory & our happ9ess1 b "k1 t x is atta9able aga94 ,we lo/ bo?1 b bo? are f\nd 9 ,*ri/4 ,awake !n & /ir up y\r spirits1 else x %all be d\ble condemnation--:5 we h ! (f] ( be+ re/or$ to our =m] bless$ condition--to love our pres5t mis]y bett]4 ,once e/abli% ?is po9t )9 y\r s\ls1 & !re=e ask1 ,:y came ,i hi!r8 ,to :at purpose am ,i come into ! _w8 ,if y d n ask x1 :at w y answ] :5 he asks y at y\r appe>ance be=e 8 tribunal8 ,i besee* y1 :at w _m ( y say 9 t day :5 ! ,ma/] returns & takes an acc\nt ( y\r disp5sation8 ,y are s5t into ! _w only = ?is bus9ess--to s]ve ! ,"l4 ,n[ :at w _m ( y answ]8 ,if y speak ! tru? 7z !n y mu/ d x1--y _c lie !n67 y mu/ say1 8,"l1 ,i sp5t my "t 9 s]v+ my own lu/s1 ,i 0 tak5 up ) o!r bus9esses1 & _h no leisure1 ,i 0 occupi$ 9 my call+10 c4 ,ev5 z if an ambassador ( a k+ %\ld return him ?is acc\nt ( 8 negociation4 8,i 0 busy at c>ds & dice1 ,i sp5t my money1 & did we> my clo!s40 ,?\gh y ?9k y\r pl\gh+ & borr[+ & traffick+ & reap+ v necess>y1 yet c]ta9ly ^! are b z trifles & toys to ! ma9 bus9ess4 ,o :at a dreadful acc\nt w s\ls make6 ,!y come "h = no purpose b to s]ve _! bodies & s5ses1 to be slaves to all ! creatures :i* 7 once put "u man's feet4 ,n[ man is "u ! feet ( all1 & he has put himself s4 ,if y 7 ( ^! creatures1 !n y might be = !m4 ,y seek !m z if y 7 creat$ = !m1 & n !y = y1 & y seek y\rselves1 z if y 7 ( y\rselves1 & _h n y\r desc5t ( ,god4 ,"k1 my belov$1 t y 7 n made = t purpose1 nor yet r$eem$ ei!r to s]ve y\rselves1 or o!r creatures1 b t o!r creatures might s]ve y1 & ye s]ve ,god1 ,luke i4 #gd1 #ge4 ,& ?is is really ! be/ way to s]ve ourselves & to save ourselves1--to s]ve ,god4 ,self seek+ is self-de/roy+1 self d5y+ is self-sav+1 s\l sav+4 8,he t seeke? to save 8 life %all lose x1 & he t lose? 8 life %all f9d x1 & he t d5ies himself & foll[s me1 is my disciple40 ,w ye once sit d[n 9 good e>ne/ ab\t ?is bus9ess8 ',tis lam5table to be yet to beg9 to le>n to live1 :5 ye mu/ die6 ,ye w be out ( ! _w almo/1 ere ye be?9k y\rself1 ,:y came ,i into ! _w8 ,qu9dam tunc viv]e incipiunt1 cum des95dum e/1 imo quidam ante viv]e desi]unt quam incip]5t1 ?is is ( all mo/ lam5table1--_m s\ls end _! life1 be=e !y beg9 to live4 ,= :at is our life1 b a liv+ dea?1 :ile we d n live to ,god1 & :ile we live n 9 relation to ! great end ( our life & be+1--! glory ( ,god8 ,x 7 bett]1 says ,*ri/1 t su* 8_h nev] be5 born40 ,y :o are creat$ aga9 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 x mo/ ( all conc]ns y to ask1 ,:y am ,i made8 ,& :y am ,i r$eem$8 ,& to :at purpose8 ,x is c]ta9ly t ye may glorify y\r heav5ly ,fa!r1 ,mat4 v4 #af2 ,ps4 lvi4 #ac4 ,& y %all glorify him if y br+ =? mu* fruit1 & cont9ue 9 8 love1 ,john xv4 #h1 #i4 ,& ?is y are *os5 & orda9$ unto1 v]4 #af1 & !re=e abide 9 him1 t ye may br+ =? fruit1 v]4 #d4 ,& if y abide 9 him by believ+1 y d inde$ hon\r him1 & he t hon\re? ! ,son hon\re? ! ,fa!r1 ,john v4 #bc4 ,"h is a comp5di\s way to glorify ,god4 ,receive salvation ( him freely1 righte\sness & et]nal life1 ?is sets to a seal to ,god's tru? & grace & m]cy1 & :oso c\nts ! ,son wor?y to be a ,savi\r to !m1 & sets to _! seal ( approbation to him :om ,god ! ,fa!r ha? s5t & seal$1 he also hon\rs ! ,fa!r1 & !n he t hon\re? ! ,fa!r1 ha? x n = no?+1 8= !m t hon\r me ,i w hon\r10 #a ,sam ii4 #cj1 says ! ,"l1 & 8he t s]ves me1 him w my ,fa!r hon\r10 ,john xii4 #bf4 ,z ! believ+ s\l c>es = no o!r1 & respects no o!r b ,god1 s he respects no o!r b su* a s\l4 8,i w dwell 9 ! humble1 & look unto ! contrite10 !re are mutual respects & hon\rs4 ,god is ! delight ( su* a s\l1 & su* a s\l is ,god's delight4 ,t s\l sets ,god 9 a high place1 9 a ?rone 9 its he>t1 & ,god sets t s\l 9 a heav5ly place ) ,*ri/1 ,eph4 ii4 #f1 yea he comes d[n to sit ) u & dwells 9 u1 (f 8 ?rone ( maje/y1 ,isa4 lxvi4 #a1 #b1 & lvii4 #ae4 ,lecture ,,ii4 ,union ,& ,communion ,) ,god ,! ,end ,& ,design ,( ,! ,gospel ,psalm lxxiii4 #bd-bh4--8,?\ wilt guide me ) ?y c\nsel1 c4 ,:om h ,i 9 heav5 b !e8 c4 ,x is good = me to draw ne> to ,god40--#a ,john i4 #c4 8,t :i* we h se5 & he>d decl>e we unto y1 t ye also may h fell[%ip ) u1 & truly our fell[%ip is ) ! ,fa!r1 & ) 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/40--,john xvii4 #ba-bc4 8,t !y all may be "o1 z ?\1 ,fa!r1 art 9 me1 & ,i 9 !e1 t !y also may be "o 9 u1 c40 ,x is a matt] ( great consolation t ,god's glory & our happ9ess are l9k$ toge!r1 s t :oev] set 8 glory be=e !m s+ly to aim at1 !y take ! mo/ comp5di\s & c]ta9 way to true bless$ness4 ,8 glory is ! ultimate end ( man1 & %\ld be our great & la/ scope4 ,b our happ9ess--:i* consi/s 9 ! enjoym5t ( ,god--is subord9ate to ?is1 yet insep>able f x4 ,! end ( our creation is communion & fell[%ip ) ,god1 !re=e man 0 made ) an immortal s\l capable ( x1 & ?is is ! greate/ dignity & em95cy ( man above ! creatures4 ,he ha? n only impress$ f ,god's f+]1 9 8 fir/ m\ld+1 "s *>act]s resembl+ ,god1 9 righte\sness & hol9ess1 b is creat$ ) a capacity ( receiv+ m ( ,god by communion ) him4 ,o!r creatures h already all !y w h1--all !y c h1--( con=mity to him1 b man is made lik] ?an all1 & is fitt$ & fa%ion$ to aspire to m lik5ess & con=mity1 s t 8 s\l may %9e m & m to ! p]fect day4 ,!re 0 an union made already 9 8 fir/ m\ld+1 & communion 0 to gr[ z a fragrant & sweet fruit out ( ?is bless$ root4 ,union & similitude are ! gr\nd ( fell[%ip & communion4 ,t union 0 graci\s1--t communion w\ld h be5 glori\s1 = grace is ! se$ ( glory4 ,!re 0 a tw(old union betwe5 ,adam & ,god1--an union ( /ate1 & an union ( nature1 he 0 l ,god1 & he 0 ,god's fri5d4 ,all ! creatures _h "s lik5ess to ,god1 "s engrav+s ( 8 p[] & goodness & wisdom1 b man is said to be made accord+ to ,god's image1 8,let u make man l unto u40 ,o!r creatures _h similitud9em ve/iga1 b man _h similitud9em faciet4 ,hol9ess & righte\sness are ,god's face1--! v excell5cy & glory ( all 8 attributes1 & ! ,"l /amps ! image ( ^! ^u man4 ,o!r attributes are b l 8 back p>ts1 & he leaves ! resemblance ( 8 foot/eps ^u o!r creatures4 ,:at c be s beautiful z ! image ( ,god ^u ! s\l8 ,creatures1 ! ne>] !y are to ,god1 ! m pure & excell5t4 ,we see 9 ! fabric ( ! _w1 bodies ! high] !y are1 ! m pure & cleanly1 ! m beautiful4 ,n[ !n1 :at 0 man t 0 8made a little l[] ?an ! angels08--9 ! ,hebrew1 8a little l[] ?an ,god10 tantum non deus4 ,see+ man is set next to ,god1 8 glory & beauty c]ta9ly surpasses ! glory ( ! sun & ( ! heav5s4 ,?+s contigu\s & next o!r are l o!r4 ,! wat] is lik] air ?an ! e>?1 !re=e x is next ! air4 ,! air is lik] heav5 ?an wat]1 !re=e is x next to x4 ,omne contiguum spirituali1 e/ spirituale4 ,angels & m5 next to ,god1 are spirits1 z he is a _s4 ,n[ similitude is ! gr\nd ( fri5d%ip4 ,p>es p>ibus congregantur1 similitudo necessitudims v9culum4 ,x is t :i* conciliates affections among m54 ,s x is "h by proportion4 ,god sees all is v good1 & t man is ! be/ ( 8 works & he loves him1 & makes him 8 fri5d1 = 8 own image :i* he beholds 9 him4 ,at l5g? f ^! two roots ?is pleasant & fragrant fruit ( communion ) & enjoym5t ( ,god gr[s up4 ,?is is ! ent]ta9m5t ( fri5ds1 to delight 9 "o ano!r1 & to enjoy "o ano!r4 ,amicorum omnia communia4 ,love makes all common4 ,x op5s ! treasure ( ,god's fulness1 & makes a v5t ( div9e b\nty t[>ds man1 & x op5s ! he>t ( man1 & makes x l>ge z ! s& ( ! sea to receive ( ,god4 ,our receiv+ ( 8 fulness is all ! ent]ta9m5t we c give him4 ,o :at bless$ness is ?is1 = a s\l to live 9 him6 ,& x lives 9 him :5 x loves him4 ,anima e/ ubi amat1 non ubi animat4 ,& to ta/e ( 8 sweetness & be satisfi$ ) him1 ?is makes p]fect on5ess1 & p]fect on5ess ) ,god1 :o is 8! f\nta9 ( life1 & 9 ^: fav\r is life10 is p]fect bless$ness4 ,b we mu/ /& a little "h & consid] our mis]y1 t h fall5 f su* an excell5cy4 ,h[ are we come d[n f heav5 wond]fully8 ,s9 has int]pos$ betwe5 ,god & man & ?is dissolves ! union1 & h9d]s ! communion4 ,an enemy has come betwe5 two fri5ds1 & puts !m at odds1 & oh6 an et]nal odds4 ,s9 ha? s[n ?is discord1 & ali5at$ our he>ts f ,god4 ,man's glory consi/$ 9 ! irradiation ( ! s\l f ,god's %9+ c\nt5ance1 ?is made him light1 ,god's face %9$ on him4 ,b s9 int]pos+ has eclips$ t light & br\ght on an et]nal night ( d>kness ov] ! s\l4 ,& ?us we are spoil$ ( ! image ( ,god1 z :5 ! e>? comes betwe5 ! sun & ! moon4 ,n[ !n1 !re c no beams ( div9e fav\r & love break ?r\gh directly t[>ds u1 because ( ! cl\d ( our s9s1 t sep>ates betwe5 ,god & u1 & because ( 8! p>tition wall10 & 8! h& writ+ ( ord9ances t 0 aga9/ u10--,god's holy law1 & sev]e ju/ice1 ,eph4 ii4 #ad1 ,col4 ii4 #ad4 ,!n1 :at %all we d8 ,h[ %all we see 8 face 9 joy8 ,c]ta9ly x _h be5 altoge!r impossible1 if our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ _h n come1 :o is 8! light & life ( m540 ,! ,fa!r %9es on him1 & ! beams ( 8 love reflect ^u u1 f ! ,son4 ,! love ( ,god1 & 8 fav\rable c\nt5ance1 t _c meet ) u 9 a direct & imm$iate beam1 !y fall on u 9 ?is bless$ compass1 by ! int]v5tion ( a m$iator4 ,we are rebels /&+ at a di/ance f ,god1 ,*ri/ comes betwe51 a m$iator & a peace mak]1 to reconcile u to ,god4 8,god is 9 ,*ri/ reconcil+ ! _w40 ,god fir/ makes an union ( natures ) ,*ri/1 & s he comes ne> to u1 d[n to u :o c\ld n come up to him1 & !n he s5ds out ! ^w ( reconciliation1--! gospel1 ! t5or :]e( is ?is1 8,t :i* we h se5 & he>d decl>e we unto y1 t ye also may h fell[%ip ) u1 & truly our fell[%ip is ) ! ,fa!r1 & ) 8 ,son10 #a ,john i4 #c4 ,x is a voice ( peace & invitation to ! fell[%ip ( ,god4 ,behold1 !n ! happ9ess ( man is ! v end & purpose ( ! gospel4 ,*ri/ is ! repair] ( ! brea*es1 ! second ,adam aspir$ to quick5 :at ,adam kill$4 ,he ha? 8sla9 ! enmity10 & cancell$ ! h& writ+ t 0 aga9/ u1 & s made peace by ! blood ( 8 cross1 & !n1 hav+ remov$ all t out ( ! way1 he comes & calls u unto ! fell[%ip :i* we 7 orda9$ unto f our creation4 ,we :o are rebels1 are call$ to be fri5ds1 8,i call y n s]vants1 b fri5ds40 ,x is a wond] t ! creature %\ld be call$ a fri5d ( ,god1 b1 ,o great wond]1 t ! rebel %\ld be call$ a fri5d6 ,& yet t is n all4 ,we are call$ to a ne>] union1--to be ! sons ( ,god1 ?is is our privilege1 ,john i4 #ab4 ,?is is a great "p ( our fell[%ip ) ! ,fa!r & 8 ,son1 we are ! ,fa!r's *ildr51 & ! ,son's bre?r5 8& if *ildr5 !n heirs1 heirs ( ,god10 & if bre?r51 !n co-heirs ) ,*ri/1 ,rom4 viii4 #ag4 ,?us ! union is begun aga9 9 ,*ri/1 b z long z s9 dwells 9 our mortal bodies x is n p]fect1 !re is always "s sep>ation & "s enmity 9 our he>ts1 & s !re is nei!r full see+ ( ,god1 = 8we "k b 9 "p10 & we see 8d>kly10 nor full enjoy+ ( ,god1 = we are 8sav$ by hope10 & we 8live by fai?1 & n by sight40 ,b ?is is begun :i* is ! se$ ( et]nal communion1 we are "h p>tak]s ( ! div9e nature4 ,n[ !n x mu/ aspire unto a m p]fect union ) ,god ^: image x is4 ,& !re=e ! s\l ( a believ] is "h /ill 9 motion t[>ds ,god z 8 elem5t4 ,!re is "h an union 9 affection b n complet$ 9 fruition1--affectu non effecta4 ,! s\l pants aft] ,god1--8,:om h ,i 9 heav5 or e>? b !e8 ,my fle% & my he>t faile?10 c4 ,a believ+ s\l looks ^u ,god z its only portion1--acc\nts no?+ mis]y b to be sep>at$ f him1 & no?+ bless$ness b to be "o ) him4 ,?is is ! load/one ( _! affections & desires1 ! c5tre :i* !y move t[>ds1 & 9 :i* !y w re/4 ,x is true1 inde$1 t (t5times our he>t & our fle% faile? u1 & we become ignorant & bruti%4 ,our affections cleave to ! e>?1 & temptations ) _! viol5ce turn our s\ls t[>ds ano!r end ?an ,god4 ,z !re is no?+ m easily mov$ & turn$ wrong ?an ! ne$le t is t\*$ ) ! adamant1 yet x settles n 9 su* a po/ure1 x recov]s itself & re/s nev] till x look t[>ds ! nor?1 & !n x is fix$--ev5 s1 temptations & ! corruptions & infirmities ( our he>ts di/urb our spirits easily1 & w9d !m ab\t f ! ,"l1 t[>ds any o!r ?+1 b yet we are cont9u+ ) him1 & he keeps u ) 8 "r h&1 & !re=e ?\gh we may be mov$1 yet we %all n be greatly commov$1 we may fall1 b we %all rise aga94 ,he is 8! /r5g? ( our he>t10 & !re=e he w turn our he>t ab\t aga91 & fix x ^u its own portion4 ,our union "h consi/s m 9 8 hold+ ( u by 8 p[]1 ?an our tak+ hold ( him by fai?4 ,p[] & good w encamp ab\t bo? fai? & ! s\l4 8,we are kept by 8 p[] ?r\gh fai?10 #a ,pet i4 #e4 ,& ?us he w guide ! s\l1 & /ill be draw+ x ne>] to him1 f itself1 & f s9 & f ! _w1 till he 8receive u into glory10 & until we be "o z ) ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1--8,he 9 u & we 9 him1 t we may be made p]fect 9 "o10 z x is 9 ! words read4 ,?is is /range4 ,a great] unity & full] enjoym5t1 a m p]fect fell[%ip1 ?an ev] ,adam 9 8 innoc5cy w\ld h be5 capable (6 ,:at s\l c conceive x8 :at tongue express x8 ,none c1 = x is t :i* 8eye ha? n se51 nor e> he>d1 nei!r ha? x ent]$ into man's he>t to conceive40 ,we mu/ susp5d ! k ( x till we h exp]i5ce ( x4 ,let u n[ believe x1 & !n we %all f9d x4 ,!re is a mutual inhabitation :i* is wond]ful4 ,p]sons t dwell "o ) ano!r h mu* society & fell[%ip1 b to dwell "o 9 ano!r is a /range ?+1--8,i 9 !m1 & !y 9 me10 & !re=e ,god is (t5 said to dwell 9 u1 & we to dwell 9 him4 ,b t :i* makes x ( all mo/ wond]ful & incompreh5sible is t glori\s unity & communion betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 :i* x is made an emblem (4 8,z ?\1 ,fa!r1 art 9 me1 & ,i 9 !e1 t !y also may be "o 9 u40 ,c y conceive t unity ( ! ,tr9ity8 ,c y imag9e t reciprocal inhabitation1--t mutual communion betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son8 ,no1 x ha? n ent]$ into ! he>t to conceive x4 ,only ?us mu* we "k1 t x is mo/ p]fect1 x is mo/ glori\s1 & s mu* we may appreh5d ( ?is unity ( ! sa9ts ) ,god4 ,oh love is an unit+ & trans=m+ ?+4 8,god is love1 & he t dwelle? 9 love dwelle? 9 ,god1 & ,god 9 him40 ,he dwelle? 9 u by love1 ?is makes him "w 9 u1 & %9e ^u u4 ,love ha? drawn him d[n f 8 seat ( maje/y1 to visit poor cottages ( s9n]s1 ,isa4 lxvi4 #a1 #b & xlvi4 #c1 #d4 ,& x is t love ( ,god reflect+ ^u our s\ls t c>ries ! s\l upw>d to him1 to live 9 him1 & walk ) him4 ,o h[ do? x con/ra9 a s\l to 8live to him10 & draw x f itself6 #b ,cor4 v4 #ae4 ,!n ! m unity ) ,god1 ! m sep>ation f ourselves & ! _w1 ! ne>] ,god ! f>!r f ourselves1 & ! f>!r f ourselves ! m happy1 & ! m unity ) ,god1 ! m unity among ourselves1 among ! bre?r5 ( our family4 ,because "h we are n fully "o ) our ,fa!r1 !re=e !re are _m diff]5ces betwe5 u & our bre?r5 because we are n "o p]fectly 9 him1 !re=e we are n "o1 z he & ! ,fa!r are "o4 ,b :5 he %all be 9 u1 & we 9 him1 z ! ,fa!r is 9 ! ,son & ! ,son 9 ! ,fa!r1 !n %all we be "o among ourselves1 !n %all we meet 9 ! unity ( ! fai?1 into a p]fect man1 8into ! measure ( ! /ature ( ! fulness ( ,*ri/10 ,eph4 iv4 #ac4 ,*ri/ is ! unit+ pr9ciple4 ,:ile ! sa9ts are n :olly "o1 uni t]tio1 !y _c be p]fectly "o int] se1 among !mselves4 ,consid] ?is1 ,i besee* y ,*ri/'s union ) ! ,fa!r is ! f\ndation ( our union to ,god1 & our union among ourselves4 ,?is is com=table1 ! gr\nd ( x is laid already4 ,n[ x is n simply ! unity ( ! ,fa!r & ! ,son 9 ess5ce t is "h meant1 = :at %ad[ & resemblance c be 9 ! _w ( su* an incompreh5sible my/]y8 ,b x is c]ta9ly ! union & communion ( ,god ) ,*ri/ ,jesus z m$iator1 z ! head ( ! *ur* :i* is 8 body4 ,!re=e see+ ! ,fa!r is s wond]fully well pleas$ & "o ) ,*ri/1 8 well belov$ ,son & mess5g] ( ! cov5ant1 & *ief p>ty contract+ 9 our "n1 he is by virtue ( ?is1 "o ) u1 :o are 8 se$ & memb]s4 ,& !re=e1 ! memb]s %\ld gr[ up 9 ! head ,*ri/1 f :om ! :ole body make? increase 8accord+ to ! effectual work+ ( ! ,_s 9 x10 ,eph4 v4 #a1 #af4 ,n[1 if ! union betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ,*ri/ our head _c be dissolv$1 & _c be b>r5 & unfruitful1 !n c]ta9ly ! ,_s ( ! ,fa!r :i* is giv5 to ,*ri/ beyond measure1 mu/ effectually "w 9 e memb]1 till x br+ !m to 8! unity ( ! fai?10 &1 8to ! measure ( ! p]fect man1 :i* is ! fulness ( ,*ri/40 ,s !n e believ+ s\l is "o ) ! ,fa!r z ,*ri/ is "o1 because he is ! head & !y ! memb]s1 & ! day is com+ t all ! memb]s %all be p]fectly unit$ to ! head ,*ri/ & gr[ up to ! p]fect man1 :i* is 8! /ature ( ,*ri/'s fulness40 8,& !n %all we all be made p]fect 9 "o10 we %all be "o z he is "o1 because he & we are "o p]fect man1 head & memb]s4 ,n[1 to :at purpose is all ?is spok58 ,i fe>1 x do? n /ir up 9 our s\ls a desire aft] su* a bless$ life4 ,^: he>t w\ld n be mov$ at ! s\nd ( su* words8 8,our fell[%ip is ) ! ,fa!r & ) 8 ,son40 ,we are made p]fect1 he 9 u1 & we 9 him4 ,c]ta9ly1 t s\l is void ( ! life ( ,god t do? n f9d "s sp>kle ( holy ambition k9dl$ )91 aft] su* a glori\s & bless$ condition6 ,b ^! ?+s sav\r n1 & ta/e n to ! mo/ "p1 8! natural man kn[e? !m n1 = !y are spiritually disc]n$40 ,h[ lam5table is x1 t ,*ri/ is come to re/ore u to our lo/ bless$ness1 & yet no man almo/ consid]s x or lays x to he>t6 ,o h[ mis]able1--twice mis]able--is t s\l t do? n draw ne> to ,god 9 ,*ri/1 :5 ,god ha? come s ne> to u 9 ,*ri/1 t goes a :or+ aft] ! lu/ ( ! eyes & fle%1 & aft] ! imag9ations ( _! own he>t1 & w n be guid$ by ,*ri/1 ! way & life1 to glory6 8,?\ %alt de/roy !m1 ,o ,"l10 ,psal4 lxxiii4 #bg4 ,all m5 are af> (f f ,god1 f ! womb behold1 we may h access to ,god 9 ,*ri/4 ,wo to !m t are yet af> (f1 & w n draw ne>1 8!y %all all p]i%40 8,i exhort y to consid] :at y are do+ ! mo/ "p ( y are go+ away f ,god1 y 7 born f> (f1 & y w yet g f>!r1 "k :at y w meet ) 9 t way1--de/ruction40 ,y h nev] yet ask$ 9 e>ne/1 ,= :at purpose y came into ! _w8 ,:at wond] ye w&] & walk at r&om1 see+ ye h n propos$ to y\rselves any c]ta9 scope & aim6 ,x is great folly1 y w\ld n be s fooli% 9 any petty bus9ess1 b ,o h[ fooli% m5 are 9 ! ma9 bus9ess6 8,! light ( ! body is ! eye10 if t be n light1 8! :ole body is full ( d>kness40 ,if y\r int5tion be once "r e/abli%$1 all y\r c\rse w be ord]ly1 b if y be d>k & bl9d 9 ?is po9t1 & h n consid]$ x1 y _c walk 9 ! light1 y\r :ole way is d>kness4 ,! "r consid]ation ( ! great end w\ld %9e unto y1 & direct y\r way ,b :ile y h n propos$ ?is end unto y\rselves--! enjoym5t ( ,god--y mu/ sp5d y\r "t ei!r 9 do+ no?+ to t purpose1 or do+ contr>y to x4 ,all y\r o!r lawful bus9ess1 y\r call+s & occupations1 are b 9 ! by2 !y are n ! end1 nor ! way1 b y make !m y\r only bus9ess2 !y are altoge!r imp]t95t to ?is end4 ,& ! re/ ( y\r walk+1 9 lu/s & ignorance1 is n only imp]t95t1 b inconsi/5t ) x & contr>y to x4 ,if y ?9k t y h ?is be=e y\r eyes1 to enjoy ,god1--,i pray y look ^u ! way y *oose4 ,is y\r drunk5ness1 y\r swe>+1 y\r uncleanness1 y\r cont5tions & rail+s1 & su* works ( ! fle%1--are ^! ! way to enjoy ,god8 ,%all n ^! sep>ate betwe5 ,god & y8 ,is y\r eat+ & dr9k+1 sleep+ z bea/s1 & lab\r+ 9 y\r call+s1--are ^! all ! means y use to enjoy ,god8 ,be n deceiv$2 y :o draw n ne> ,god by pray] (t5 9 secret1 & by fai? 9 8 ,son ,*ri/1 z lo/ mis]able s9n]s1 to be sav$ & reconcil$ by him1 y h no fell[%ip ) him1 & y %all n enjoy him aft]w>d6 ,y ^: he>ts are giv5 to y\r covet\sness1 :o h _m lov]s & idols besides him1 y _c say1 ,:om h ,i besides ,!e 9 e>?8 ,no2 y h _m o!r ?+s besides ,god4 ,y c h no?+ ( ,god1 except ye make him all to y4--unless y h him alone4 8,my undefil$ is ,"o10 ,cant4 vi4 #i4 ,he mu/ be alone1 = 88 glory he w n give to ano!r40 ,if y divide y\r affections1 & pret5d to give him "p1 & y\r lu/s ano!r "p1 y may be do+ s1 b he w n divide 8 glory s1 he w give no "p ( x to any o!r ?+4 ,b z = ^? s\ls t come to him & see _! mis]y )\t him1 ,o "k h[ good x is6 ,x is n only good1 b be/1 yea only good2 x is bonum1 & x is optimum2 yea1 x is unicum4 8,!re is none good1 save "o1 ev5 ,god20 & !re is no?+ good = u b ?is "o1 to be ne> ,god1 & s ne>1 t we may be "o1--"o _s ) ! ,"l1--8= he t is jo9$ to ! ,"l is "o _s40 ,rejoice 9 y\r portion1 & long = ! possession ( x4 ,let all y\r m$itations & affections & conv]sation proclaim ?is1 8,:om h ,i 9 heav5 b !e8 & !re is none 9 ! e>? :om ,i desire besides !e40 ,& c]ta9ly he %all guide y to ! end1 & receive y into glory4 ,!n y %all re/ f y\r lab\rs1 because y %all dwell 9 him1 & enjoy t :i* y long$ & lab\r$ =4 ,let ! consid]ation ( t end unite ! he>ts ( ,*ri/ians "h4 ,o :at an absurd ?+ is x1 t ^? :o %all lodge toge!r at night1 & be made 8p]fect 9 "o10 %\ld n only g contr>y ways1 b h contr>y m9ds & affections6 ,lecture ,,iii4 ,! ,au?ority ,& ,utility ,( ,! ,scriptures #b ,tim4 iii4 #af4--8;,all scripture is giv5 by inspiration ( ,god1 & is pr(itable = doctr9e1 = repro(1 = correction1 = in/ruction 9 righte\sness40 ,we told y t !re 0 no?+ m necess>y to "k ?an :at our end is1 & :at ! way is t leads to t end4 ,we see ! mo/ "p ( m5 walk+ at r&om1--runn+ an unc]ta9 race1--because !y d n propose unto !mselves a c]ta9 scope to aim at1 & :i!r to direct _! :ole c\rse4 ,accord+ to m5's p>ticul> incl9ations & hum\rs s d ! purposes & designs ( m5 v>y2 & (t5 d ! purposes ( "o man *ange1 accord+ to ! circum/ances ( "t & 8 condition 9 ! _w4 ,we see all m5 almo/ runn+ cross "o to ano!r4 ,"o drives at ! satisfaction ( 8 lu/ by pleasure2 ano!r fancies a great felicity 9 hon\r2 a ?ird 9 gett+ ri*es2 & ?us m5 divide !mselves2 :]eas1 if x 7 true happ9ess t all 7 seek+1 !y w\ld all g "o way t[>ds "o end4 ,if m5 be n 9 ! "r way1 ! fa/] !y seem to move t[>d ! m>k1 ! f>!r !y g f x4 ,w&]+ f ! "r way1 7suppose m5 int5d well7 w put !m f>!r f t :i* !y int5d4 ,si via 9 contr>ium ducat1 ipsa velocitas majoris int]valli causa e/4 ,!re=e x conc]ns u all mo/ deeply to be acqua9t$ ) ! true pa? ( bless$ness2 = if we once mi/ake1 ! m we d1 ! swift] we move1 ! m di/ant we are f x inde$4 ,& !re is ! m ne$1 because !re are s _m by-pa?s t lead to de/ruction4 ,:at say ,i8 ,by-pa?s6 ,no2 highways1 beat5 pa?s1 t ! multitude ( m5 walk 91 & nev] *all5ge1 nor w endure to be *all5g$ z if !y 7 9 an error6 ,9 o!r j\rneys1 m5 keep ! pla9 highway1 & are afraid ( any secret by-way1 le/ x lead !m wrong3 ,at hic1 via quque tritissima maxime decipit4 ,"h ! high-pa!d way leads wrong1 & ,o1 f> wrong6--to hell4 ,?is is ! mean+ ( ,*ri/'s s]mon1 8,ent] 9 at ! /rait gate1 b walk n 9 ! broad way :]e _m walk1 = x leads to de/ruction40 ,!re=e ,i w\ld h ?is p]suasion once begott5 9 y\r s\ls1 t ! c\rse ( ?is _w1--! way ( ! mo/ "p ( m51--is dang]\s1 is damnable4 ,o consid] :i!r ! way w lead y1 be=e y g f>!r6 ,d n ?9k x a folly to /& /ill n[1 & exam9e x1 :5 y h gone on s long 9 _! company4 ,/&1 ,i say1 & consid]6 ,be n ignorant z bea/s1 t "k no o!r ?+s ?an to foll[ ! drove2 qu p]gunt1 non quo eundum e/1 s$ quo itur2 !y foll[ n :i!r !y ought to g1 b :i!r mo/ g4 ,y are m51 & h reasonable s\ls )9 y2 !re=e ,i besee* y1 be n compos$ & fa%ion$ accord+ to cu/om & example1 t is1 bruti%1 b accord+ to "s inw>d k & reason4 ,retire once f ! multitude1 & ask 9 e>ne/ at ,god1 ,:at is ! way8 ,him t fe>s him he w tea* ! way t he %\ld *oose4 ,! way to 8 bless$ end is v /rait1 v difficult2 y mu/ h a guide 9 x1--y mu/ h a lamp & a light 9 x1--else y _c b g wrong4 ,! pr9ciples ( reason )9 u are too d>k & dim2 !y w nev] lead u ?r\gh ! pits & sn>es 9 ! way4 ,^! inde$ %9$ s brightly 9 ,adam t he ne$$ no light )\t him1 no voice ab\t him2 b s9 ha? ext+ui%$ x mu*2 & !re rema9s no?+ b "s little spunk or sp>kle1 "u ! a%es ( mu* corruption1 t is b insuffici5t 9 itself1 & is (t5 m bl9d$ & d>k5$ by lu/s4 ,s t if x 7 nev] s mu* ref9$--z x 0 9 _m hea!ns--yet x is b ! bl9d lead+ ! bl9d1 & bo? mu/ fall into ! dit*4 ,our end is high & div9e1--to glorify ,god & to enjoy him2 !re=e our reason caligat ad suprema2 x c no m /eadfa/ly behold t glori\s end1 & move t[>ds x1 ?an our weak eyes c behold ! sun4 ,our eyes c look d[nw>d ^u ! e>?1 b n upw>d to ! heav5s3 s we h "s remnant ( reason 9 u1 t ha? "s petty & poor ability = matt]s ( little mom5t1 z ! ?+s ( ?is life2 b if we once look upw>d to ! glory ( ,god1 or et]nal happ9ess1 our eyes are dazzl$1 our reason conf\nd$1 we _c /eadfa/ly behold x1 ,eph4 iv4 #ah2 #b ,cor4 iii4 #ac1 #ad4 ,!re=e ! ,"l ha? be5 pleas$ to give u ! scriptures1 :i* may be 8a lamp unto our feet10 & a guide unto our way2 :]eunto we %all d well 8to take he$1 z unto a c&le or a light t %9e? 9 a d>k place1 until ! day dawn10 #b ,pet] i4 #ai4 ,^! are 8able to make u wise unto salvation40 ,let u he> :at ,paul speaks to ,timo?y1 #b ,tim4 iii4 #af1 8,all scripture is giv5 by inspiration ( ,god10 c43 :]e y h two po9ts ( high conc]nm5t1--! au?ority ( ! scriptures1 & _! utility4 ,_! au?ority1 = !y are giv5 by div9e inspiration2 _! utility1 = !y are 8pr(itable = doctr9e10 c41 & c make u p]fect1 & well 8furni%$ to e good "w40 ,! au?ority ( x is 9 a peculi> way div9e4 8,( him & ?r\gh him are all ?+s40 ,all writ+s ( m51 accord+ to ! tru? ( ! scriptures1 h "s div9ity 9 !m1 inasmu* z !y h ( tru?1 :i* is a div9e ?+4 ,yet ! holy scriptures are by way ( excell5cy attribut$ to ,god1 = !y are imm$iately inspir$ ( ,god4 ,!re=e ,pet] sai? t 8! scriptures came n 9 old "t by ! w ( man1 b holy m5 spake z !y 7 mov$ by ! ,holy ,gho/10 #b ,pet] i4 #ba4 ,god by 8 ,_s1 z x 71 act$ ! "p ( ! s\l 9 ! prophets & apo/les2 & !y did no m b utt] :at ! ,_s conceiv$4 ,! ,holy ,gho/ inspir$ ! matt] & ! words1 & !y 7 b tongues & p5s to speak & write x unto ! p2 !re ne$$ no debate1 no se>* 9 _! own m9ds = ! tru?1 no inquisition = light2 b light %9$ ^u _! s\ls s brightly1 s conv9c+ly1 t x put x beyond all "q t x 0 ! m9d & voice ( ,god4 ,y ne$ n ask1 ,h[ !y did "k t _! dreams or visions 7 inde$ f ! ,"l1 & t !y did n frame any imag9ation 9 _! own he>ts & taught x = 8 ^w1 z _m did8 ,i say1 y ne$ no m ask t ?an ask1 ,h[ %all a man see light or "k ! sun%9e8 ,light makes itself manife/1 & all o!r ?+s4 ,x is se5 by its own brightness4 ,ev5 s ! holy m5 ( ,god ne$$ n any m>k or sign to "k ! ,_s's voice1 8 revelation ne$$ n ! light ( any o!r ?+1 x 0 light itself4 ,x w\ld c]ta9ly ov]p[] ! s\l & m9d1 & leave no place ( d\bt+4 ,god1 :o _c be deceiv$1 & c deceive no man1 ha? deliv]$ u ?is doctr9e4 ,o ) :at rev]5ce %all we receive x1 z if we he>d ! ,"l f heav5 speak4 ,if y ask1 ,h[ y %all be p]suad$ t ! scriptures are ! ^w ( ,god1--,8 v m9d op5$ to m5 & made legible4 ,truly !re are "s ?+s _c be well prov$1 n because !y are d\btful b because !y are cle> ( !mselves1 & beyond all d\bt & exception4 ,pr9ciples ( arts mu/ n be prov$1 b suppos$1 till y f9d by trial & exp]i5ce aft]w>d t !y 7 inde$ really true4 ,!re are1 no "q1 su* *>act]s ( div9ity & maje/y impr9t$ 9 ! v scriptures !mselves1 t :osoev] ha? ! eyes ( 8 und]/&+ op5$1 ?\gh he run he may read !m1 & f9d ,god 9 !m4 ,:at maje/y is 9 ! v simplicity & pla9ness ( ! scriptures6 ,!y d n lab\r to please m5's e>s1 & adorn ! matt] ) ! curi\s g>m5ts ( words & phrases1 b repres5t ! v matt] itself to ! s\l1 z t :i* 9 itself is wor?y ( all acceptation1 & ne$s no human eloqu5ce to comm5d x4 ,pa9t+ do? spoil native beauty4 ,ext]nal ornam5ts w\ld disfigure "s ?+s t are ( !mselves proportion$ & lovely1 !re=e ! ,"l *ooses a pla9 & simple /yle :i* is fooli%ness to ! _w1 b 9 ^! swaddl+ clo!s ( ! scriptures1 & ?is poor cottage ! *ild ,jesus1 ! ,"l ( heav5 & e>?1 is conta9$4 ,!re is a jewel ( ! my/]i\s wisdom ( ,god1 & man's et]nal bless$ness1 9 ?is m9]al4 ,:at glori\s & a/oni%+ humility is "h6 ,:at humble & homely glory & maje/y also6 ,he is mo/ high1 & yet none s l[ly4 ,:at excell5t cons5t & h>mony ( _m writ]s 9 su* di/ant times6 ,wond] at x4 ,all speak "o ?+ to "o purpose1--to br+ m5 to ,god1 to abase all glory1 & exalt him alone4 ,mu/ x n be "o _s t ha? quick5$ all ^! & brea!s 9 !m all ?is "o heav5ly song ( 8glory to ,god on high & good w t[>ds m540 ,o!r writ]s w reason ^! ?+s ) y to conv9ce y & p]suade y1 & _m ?9k !m m pr(\nd & deep = t reason1 & d despise ! bas5ess ( ! scriptures1 b to !m ^: eyes are op5$1 ! maje/y & au?ority ( ,god comm&+ & ass]t+ & te/ify+ to !m1 is m conv9c+ f its own b>e ass]tion1 ?an all human reason4 ,al?\gh !re be mu* light 9 ! scriptures to guide m5's way to ,god's glory & _! own happ9ess1 yet x w all be to small purpose if 8! eyes ( our und]/&+ be d>k5$ & bl9d$40 ,if y %all surr\nd a man ) day light1 except he op5 8 eyes he _c see4 ,! scriptures are a cle> sun ( life & righte\sness1 b ! bl9d s\l encompass$ ) t light is no?+ ! wis]1 b ?9ks ! lamp ( ! ^w %9es n1 because x sees n1 x ha? its own dungeon )9 x4 ,!re=e ! ,_s ( ,god mu/ op5 ! eyes ( ! bl9d1 & enlight5 ! eyes ( ! und]/&+1 t ! s\l may see wond]ful ?+s 9 ,god's law1 ,psal4 cxix4 #e1 #ah4 ,! light may %9e 9 ! d>kness1 b 8! d>kness compreh5de? x n10 ,john i4 #e4 ,i wond] n t ! mo/ "p ( m5 c see no beauty1 no maje/y1 no excell5cy 9 ! holy scriptures to allure !m1 because !y are natural1 & h n ! ,_s ( ,god1 & s _c "k ^! ?+s 8= !y are spiritually disc]n$10 #a ,cor4 ii4 #ad4 ,!re=e z ! inspiration ( ,god did conceive ?is writ+ at fir/1 & prea*$ ?is doctr9e unto ! _w1 s !re c no s\l und]/& x1 or pr(it by x1 b by ! inspiration ( ! ,almighty4 8,v]ily !re is a _s 9 man1 & ! inspiration ( ! ,almighty give? him und]/&+10 sai? ,job4 ,:5 ! ,_s comes into ! s\l to engrave ! *>act]s ( t law & tru? into ! he>t :i* 7 once engrav5 on tables ( /one1 & n writt5 ) p5 & ink1 !n ! ,_s ( ,*ri/ ,jesus writes ov] & transcribes ! doctr9e ( ! gospel on 8! fle%ly tables ( ! he>t10--draws ! l9eam5ts ( t fai? & love prea*$ 9 ! ^w ^u ! s\l1 !n ! s\l is 8! epi/le ( ,*ri/10 8writt5 n ) p5 & ink1 b ) ! ,_s ( ! liv+ ,god10 #b ,cor4 iii4 #c4 ,& !n ! s\l is manife/ly decl>$ to be su*1 :5 t :i* is impress$ on ! he>t is express$ 9 ! outw>d man 9 walk+1 t x may be 8read ( all m540 ,n[ ! s\l hav+ ?us receiv$ ! image ( ! scriptures on x1 und]/&s ! ,_s's voice 9 !m1 & sees ! tru? & div9ity ( !m4 ,! eye mu/ receive "s species & lik5ess ( ! object be=e x see x1 x mu/ be made l to ! object ere x c behold x1--,intellig5s 9 arta fit ipsum intelligibile1 s ! s\l mu/ h "s inspiration ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 be=e x c believe ) ! he>t ! inspir$ scriptures4 ,n[1 = ! utility & pr(it ( ! scriptures1 :o c speak ( x accord+ to its wor?8 ,"s ?+s may be ov] comm5d$1--nay1 all ?+s b ?is "o1--,god speak+ 9 8 ^w to mank9d4 ,_m titles are giv5 to human writ+s1 "s are call$ accurate1 "s subtile1 "s +5i\s & "s pr(\nd & deep1 "s pla91 "s le>n$1 b call !m :at !y please1 ! scripture may v9dicate to itself ^! two titles z its own pr]ogative1--holy & pr(itable4 ,! be/ speak] 9 ! _w 9 _m words _c want s91 ! be/ writ] ha? "s dross & refuse1 b "h1 all is holy1 all is pr(itable4 ,_m books are to no purpose b to fe$ & inflame m5's lu/s1 _m s]ve = no?+ b to sp5d & drive ov] ! "t1 )\t ?\ght mo/ "p are good = no?+ b to burd5 & ov] we>y ! _w to put !m 9 a fancy ( k :i* !y h n1 _m s]ve = ?is only1 to n\ri% m5's curiosity & va9 imag9ations1 & cont5tions ab\t words & notions1 b "h is a book pr(itable1--all pr(itable4 ,if y d n yet pr(it by x1 y c h no pleasure 9 x1 x is only orda9$ = s\l's pr(it+1 n = pleas+ y\r fancy1 n = matt] ( curi\s speculation1 n = cont5tion & /rife ab\t ! int]pretation ( x4 ,_m books h no?+ 9 !m1 b speci\s titles to comm5d !m1 !y d no?+ less ?an :at !y promise1 !y h a l>ge & fair entry1 :i* leads only into a poor cottage1 b ! scriptures h no hyp]bolic & sup]lative /yles to allure m51 !y hold out a pla9 & common gate & entry :i* w und\bt$ly lead to a pleasant palace1 o!rs et prodesse volunt et delect>e1 b ^! c]ta9ly et prodesse volunt et possunt1--!y bo? c pr(it y & w pr(it y4 ,i wi% t s\ls w\ld read ! scriptures z pr(itable scriptures ) ! int5tion to pr(it4 ,if y d n read ) su* a purpose1 y read n ! scriptures ( ,god1 !y become z ano!r book unto y4 ,b :at are !y pr(itable =8 ,= doctr9e1 & a div9e doctr9e1 a doctr9e ( life & happ9ess4 ,x is ! great promise ( ! new cov5ant1 8,y %all be all taught ( ,god40 ,! scriptures c make a man le>n$ & wise1 le>n$ to salvation1 x is fooli%ness to ! _w1 8b ! _w ?r\gh wisdom "k n ,god40 ,alas6 :at !n d !y "k8 ,is !re any besides ,god8 ,& is !re any k besides ! k ( ,god8 ,y h a poor petty wisdom among y to ga!r ri*es & manage y\r bus9ess4 ,o!rs h a poor imag9>y wisdom t !y call le>n+1 & g5]ally p ?9k1 to pray to ,god is b a pap]-skill1 a little book-craft1 !y ?9k ! k ( ,god is no?+ else b to le>n to read ! ,bible4 ,alas6 mi/ake n1 x is ano!r ?+ to "k ,god4 ,! doctr9e ( ,jesus ,*ri/ writt5 on ! he>t is a deep pr(\nd le>n+ & ! poor1 simple1 rude/ p1 may by ! ,_s's tea*+ become wis] ?an _! anci5ts1 ?an _! m9i/]s4 ,o1 x is an excell5t po9t ( le>n+1 to "k h[ to be sav$4 ,:at is x1 ,i pray y to "k ! c\rse ( ! heav5s1--to numb] ! orbs1 & ! />s 9 !m--to measure _! circumf]5ce1--to reckon _! motions1--& yet n to "k him t sits on ! circle ( !m1 & n "k h[ to inhabit & dwell !re8 ,if y w\ld seek unto ,god1 & seek eyes op5$ to behold ! my/]y ( ! ^w1 y w\ld become wis] ?an y\r pa/ors1 y w\ld le>n f ! ,_s to pray bett]1 y w\ld f9d ! way to heav5 bett] ?an !y c tea* y1 or walk 9 x4 ,!n1 x is 8pr(itable = repro( & correction40 ,x conta9s no doctr9e v pleasant to m5's natural hum\rs1 b x is inde$ mo/ pleasant to a "r & ord]$ ta/e4 ,y "k1 ! di/emp] ( ! eye1 or ! p]v]t+ ( ! ta/e1 w misrepres5t pleasant ?+s1 & sweet ?+s to ! s5ses1 & make !m appe> ill sav\r$ & bitt]4 ,b1 ,i say1 to a disc]n+ _s !re is no?+ s sweet1 s comely4 8,i h se5 an end ( all p]fection10 b none ( ?y law4 8,?y ^w is sweet] to me ?an ! honey1 or ! honey comb40 ,if a s\l be prepossess$ ) ! love ( ! _w1 & ! lu/s ( ! _w1 x _c sav\r & ta/e ( !m1 t vici\s quality 9 ! m9d w make ! pleasant gospel unpleasant4 8,i pip$ unto y & ye h n danc$40 ,b h[ev]1 ! scriptures are !n mo/ pr(itable :5 !y are lea/ pleasant to our corruptions1 &1 !re=e1 x is an absolute & entire piece4 ,ut prodesse volunt et delect>e4 ,omne tulit punctum1 qui miscuit utile dulci4 ,!re are %>p repro(s1 & sad corrections ( 8 holy law :i* mu/ make way = ! pleasant & sweet gospel4 ,!re is a repro( ( life--a w\nd+ be=e heal+--t :oso refuse !m1 despise _! own s\l1 b 8! e> t he>e? !m abide? among ! wise10 ,prov4 xv #ca1 #cb4 ,woe unto t s\l t correction or repro( or ?reat5+ is griev\s unto1 8he %all die10 ,prov4 xv4 #aj1 8he is bruti%10 ,prov4 xii4 #a4 ,!re is a g5]ation ( m5 t c endure to he> no?+ b gospel promises1 t cry out aga9/ all reprov+ ( s9s1 & prea*+ ( ,god's wra? aga9/ unbeliev+ s9n]s z legal1 & m$dl+ ) o!r m5's matt]s1 especially if !y reprove ! s9s ( rul]s1 _! public /ate enormities1 z if ! :ole ^w ( ,god 7 n pr(itable1 z if repro(s 7 n z :olesome z consolations1 z if ?reat5+s did n contribute to make m5 flee f ! wra? to come into a city ( refuge4 ,let su* p]sons read _! own "* out ( wise ,solomon1 8,correction is griev\s to !m t =sake ! way40 8,rebuke a wise man1 & he w love !e1 give in/ruction to a wise man1 & he w be yet wis]10 ,prov4 ix4 #h1 #i4 ,if we 7 pleas]s ( m51 !n 7 we n ! s]vants ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 let u /rive to pr(it m51 b n to please !m4 ,peace1 peace1 :i* m5's own he>ts fancy1 w\ld please !m1 b x 7 bett] = !m to be awak5$ out ( t dream1 by repro(1 by correction1 & he t w d s1 %all 8f9d m fav\r ( him aft]w>ds1 ?an he t flatt]e? ) ! tongue10 ,prov4 xxviii4 #bc4 ,well !n1 let ?is be e/abli%$ 9 y\r he>ts z ! f\ndation ( all true religion1 t ! scriptures are ! ^w ( ! et]nal ,god1 & t !y conta9 a p]fect & exact rule bo? ( glorify+ ,god & ( ! way to enjoy him4 ,!y c make y p]fect to e good "w4 ,i %all say no m on ?is1 b besee* y1 z y love y\r own s\ls1 be acqua9t+ y\rselves ) !m4 ,y w he>1 9 ^! days ( m5 pret5d+ to m div9e & spiritual discov]ies & revelations ?an ! scriptures conta9 b1 my bre?r51 ^! c make y 8wise to salvation10 ^! c make y 8p]fect to e good "w40 ,!n1 :at ne$s m8 ,all t is besides salvation1 & beyond p]fection1 c\nt x sup]flu\s & va91 if n worse1 if n diabolical4 ,let o!rs be wise to _! own de/ruction1--let !m e/abli% _! own imag9ations = ! ^w ( ,god1 & rule ( _! fai?1--b hold y fa/ :at y h receiv$1 & 8cont5d e>ne/ly = x40 ,add no?+1 & dim9i% no?+1 let ?is lamp %9e 8till ! day dawn1 'till ! morn+ ( ! resurrection10 & walk ye 9 ! light ( x1 & d n k9dle any o!r sp>kles1 else ye %all lie d[n 9 ! grave 9 sorr[1 & rise 9 sorr[4 ,take ! ^w ( ,god z ! only rule1 & ! p]fect rule1--a rule = all y\r actions1 civil1 natural1 & religi\s1 = all mu/ be done to 8 glory1 & 8 ^w tea*e? h[ to atta9 to t end4 ,let n y\r imag9ations1 let n o!rs example1 let n ! prea*+ ( m51 let n ! conclusions & acts ( ,assemblies be y\r rule1 b 9 z f> z y f9d !m agree+ ) ! p]fect rule ( ,god's holy ^w4 ,all o!r rules are regul regulat1 !y are b l publications & intimations ( ! rule itself4 ,ord9ances ( assemblies are b l ! h]ald promulgation ( ! k+'s /atute & law1 if x v>y 9 any ?+ f 8 int5tion1 x is n valid & b9d+4 ,i besee* y1 take ! scriptures = ! rule ( y\r walk+ or else y w w&]1 ! scripture is regula regulans1 a rul+ rule4 ,if y be n acqua9t$ ) x1 y mu/ foll[ ! op9ions or examples ( o!r m51 & :at if !y lead y unto de/ruction8 ,lecture ,,iv4 ,! ,scriptures ,reveal ,et]nal ,life ,?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/ ,john v4 #ci--8,se>* ! scriptures1 = 9 !m ye ?9k ye h et]nal life1 & !y are !y :i* te/ify ( me40 ,eph4 ii4 #bj--8;,& are built ^u ! f\ndation ( ! apo/les & prophets40 ,z 9 d>kness !re is ne$ ( a lant]n )\t & ! light ( ! eyes )9--= nei!r c we see 9 d>kness )\t "s lamp ?\gh we h nev] s good eyes1 nor yet see )\t eyes1 ?\gh 9 nev] s cle> a sun%9e--s !re is absolute ne$ = ! guid+ ( our feet 9 ! dang]\s & d>k pa?s to et]nal life 7t are full ( pits & sn>es17 ( ! lamp1 or ^w writt5 or prea*$1 )\t u1 & ! illum9ation ( ! ,holy ,gho/ )9 u4 ,^! are conjo9$1 ,isa4 liv4 #ba1 8,?is is my cov5ant10 8,! ,_s t is ^u !e1 & my words :i* ,i h put 9 ?y m\?1 w n dep>t out ( ?y m\?1 nor out ( ! m\? ( ?y se$10 c4 ,!re are words )\t1 & !re mu/ ne$s be a _s )91 :i* makes u to behold ! tru? & grace conta9$ 9 ^! words4 ,!re is a law writt5 )\t1 ) p5 & ink1 & !re is a law writt5 )91 ^u ! he>t1 ) ! ,_s ( ! liv+ ,god4 ,! law )\t is ! patt]n & exact copy1 ! law )91 is ! transcript or ! image ( ,god ^u ! he>t1 fram$ & fa%ion$ accord+ to ! similitude ( x1 #b ,cor4 iii4 #c1 ,heb4 viii4 #aj4 ,s !n1 !re ne$s be no m "q ab\t ! div9e au?ority ( ! scriptures among ^? :o h _! s5ses ex]cis$ to disc]n betwe5 good & ill1 ?an among m5 :o see & ta/e1 conc]n+ light & d>kness1 sweet & bitt]4 ,! p]suasion ( a ,*ri/ian is fet*$ deep] ?an ! reasons ( m54 ,_! fai? is 8! evid5ce ( ?+s n se540 ,x is an eye1 a sup]natural eye :]eby a s\l beholds t maje/y & excell5cy ( ,god %9+ 9 ! ^w1 :i*1 ?\gh x %9e ab\t ! re/ ( ! _w1 yet tis n se51 because !y _c "k x nor disc]n x4 ,wond] n t ! multitude ( m5 _c believe ! report t is made1 t !re are few :o f9d any su* excell5cy & sweetness 9 ! gospel z is report$1 because sai? ,isaiah1 liii4 #a1 ! arm ( 8! ,"l is n reveal$ to !m40 ,! h& ( ,god mu/ fir/ write on _! he>t1 ere !y und]/& ! writ+s ( ! scriptures1 8 arm mu/ create an eye 9 _! s\ls1 an int]nal light1 be=e x c behold t glori\s brightness ( ,god %9+ 9 ! ^w4 ,! ^w is ,god's te/imony ( himself1 ( 8 grace & m]cy1 & good w to mank9d4 ,n[ no man c receive ?is te/imony1 unless x be seal$ & confirm$ by ! ,holy ,gho/ into ! he>t1 sai? ,pet]1 8,we are 8 witnesses ( ^! ?+s & s is also ! ,holy ,gho/ :om ,god ha? giv5 to !m t obey him10 ,acts v4 #cb4 ,! ^w witnesses to ! e>1 & ! ,_s te/ifie? to our spirits1 ! tru? & wor? ( t1 & !re=e ! ,_s is a seal & a witness4 ,! ^w is ! ,"l's voice to 8 own *ildr51 ba/>ds _c "k x1 8b my %eep "k my voice10 ,john x4 #d1 #af4 ,y "k no diff]5ce betwe5 ! bleat+ ( "o %eep f ano!r1 b ! poor lambs "k _! "m's voice1 !re is a secret in/9ct ( nature t is m p[]ful ?an _m m>ks & signs1 ev5 s ^? :o are begott5 ( ,god "k 8 voice1--!y disc]n t 9 x :i* all ! _w t he> x _c disc]n--!re is a sympa?y betwe5 _! s\ls & t liv+ ^w4 ,t ^w is ! immortal se$ !y are begott5 ( & !re is a natural in/9ct to love t1 & to m$itate 9 x1 su* an incl9ation to x1 z 9 new born babes to ! brea/s1 s ! *ildr5 ( ,god d desire ! s9c]e milk ( ! ^w1 t !y may gr[ !reby1 z !y 7 born ( x1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #b4 ,9 ^? scriptures :i* we read 9 y\r audi5ce1 y h some?+ ( _! excell5cy1 & our duty4 ,!re is a ri* jewel 9 !m1 a preci\s pe>l 9 t field1 ev5 ,jesus ,*ri/ & 9 him et]nal life2 & !re=e we ought to se>* ! scriptures = ?is jewel1 to dig 9 ! field = ?is pe>l1 ! doctr9e ( ! prophets & apo/les1 z a sure f\ndation :]eupon s\ls may build _! et]nal felicity1 & ! hope ( x4 ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! v *ief /one 9 t f\ndation1 :]eupon ! weight ( all ! sa9ts & all _! hope hangs4 ,& !re=e we ought to lean ! weight ( our s\ls only to ?is tru? ( ,god1 & build our fai? only ^u x1 & squ>e our practice only by x4 ,we %all speak some?+ ( ! fir/1 t x may be a spur to ! second4 ,! ,jews _h "s respective op9ion ( ! ^w ( ,god2 !y knew t 9 !m 0 et]nal life2 !y ?\ght x a doctr9e ( life & happ9ess1 & s cri$ up ,moses' writ+s1 b !y w\ld n believe ,*ri/'s words4 ,!y err$1 n und]/&+ ! scriptures1 & s set ! writ+s ( ,moses' law at v>iance ) ! prea*+ ( ,*ri/'s gospel4 ,:at a pitiful mi/ake 0 ?is6 ,!y ?\ght !y _h et]nal life 9 ! scriptures1 & yet !y did n receive nor ackn[l$ge him :om to "k 0 et]nal life4 ,!re=e our ,"l ,jesus s5ds !m back aga9 to ! scriptures3--8,g & se>* !m2 y ?9k1 & y ?9k well1 t 9 !m ye may f9d ! way to et]nal life2 b :ile y seek x 9 !m y mi/ake x2 ^! scriptures te/ify ( me1 ! end ( ! law1 b y _c behold ! end ( t m9i/ry1 because ( ! bl9dness ( y\r he>ts1 7,rom4 x4 #c2 #b ,cor4 iii4 #ac1 #ad47 ,!re=e se>* aga91 unfold ! c]emonies2 ,i am wrapt 9 !m1 & life et]nal ) me4 ,dig up ! law till y f9d ! bottom ( ,god's purpose 9 x1--till y f9d ! end ( ! m9i/ration1--& y %all f9d me1 #8! way1 ! tru?1 & life2' & s y %all h t et]nal life :i* n[ y d b ?9k y h1 & are beguil$4 ,:ile y seek x out ( me1 9 va9 y ?9k y h x1 = x is n 9 ! scriptures1 b because !y te/ify ( me1 ! life & ! light ( m540 ,may n ?is n[ comm5d ! ^w to u8 et]nal life is 9 x4 ,o!r writ+s & disc\rses may tickle ! e>s ) "s pleas+ eloqu5ce1 b t is vani%+2 x is b l a musician's voice4 ,"s may repres5t "s petty & mom5t>y advantage1 b h[ soon %all an end be put to all t8 ,s t )9 a little "t ! advantage ( all ! books ( ! _w %all be gone4 ,! /atutes & laws ( k+s & p>liam5ts c rea* no fur!r ?an "s temporal rew>d or puni%m5t2 _! highe/ pa9 is ! kill+ ( ?is body2 _! highe/ rew>d is "s evani%+ & fad+ hon\r1 or p]i%+ ri*es2 b 8he %[e? 8 ^w & judgm5ts unto u1 & ha? n dealt s ) any nation10 ,psal4 cxlvii4 #ai1 #bj4 ,& no nation "u ! :ole heav5 ha? su* laws & ord9ances2 et]nal life & et]nal dea? is wrapt up 9 !m4 ,^! are rew>ds & puni%m5ts suitable to ! maje/y & magnific5ce ( ! et]nal ,lawgiv]4 ,consid]1 ,i besee* y1 :at is fold$ up "h1--! scriptures %[ ! pa? ( life2 life is ( all ?+s ! mo/ excell5t1 & comes ne>e/ ! bless$ be+ ( ,god4 ,:5 we say life1 we und]/& a bless$ life1 t only des]ves ! "n4 ,n[ ?is we h lo/ 9 ,adam4 ,dea? is pass$ ^u all m51 b t dea? is n ! wor/3 'tis b a consequ5ce ( a s\l-dea?4 ,! immortal s\l--^: life consi/e? 9 communion ) ,god1 & peace ) him--is sep>at$ f him by s91 & s kill$1 :5 x is cut (f f ! f\nta9 ( life2 :at a life c x h m1 ?an a beam t is cut (f by ! int]v5tion ( a d>k body f ! sun4 ,n[ !n1 :at a bless$ doctr9e mu/ x be t br+s to light1 life & immortality8 especially :5 we h s mis]ably lo/ x1 & involv$ our s\ls into an et]nal dea?4 ,life is preci\s 9 itself1 b mu* m preci\s to "o condemn$ to die1--to be caught out ( ! paws ( ! lion1--to be br\ght back f ! gibbet4 ,o h[ w t comm5d ! fav\r ( a little m "t 9 ! _w6 ,b !n if we knew :at an et]nal mis]y we are involv$ into1 & /& "u a s5t5ce b9d+ u ov] to su* an inconceivable & insupportable puni%m5t z is ! curse & wra? ( ,god2 ,o h[ preci\s an e/eem w\ld s\ls h ( ! scriptures1 h[ w\ld !y be sweet unto _! s\l1 because !y %[ unto u a way ( escap+ t pit ( mis]y1 & a way ( atta9+ et]nal bless$ness z satisfy+ & glori\s z ! mis]y w\ld h be5 vex+ & torm5t+6 ,o t ye w\ld once lay ^! 9 ! balance toge!r1--?is pres5t life & life et]nal6 ,"k ye n t y\r s\ls are creat$ = et]nity2 t !y w et]nally survive all ^! pres5t ?+s8 ,n[ h[ d ye imag9e !y %all live aft] ?is life8 ,y\r ?\ghts & projects & designs are conf9$ )9 ! poor n>r[ b\nds ( y\r "t4 ,:5 y die1 9 t day y\r ?\ghts %all p]i%4 ,all y\r imag9ations & purposes & provid5ces %all h an end !n2 !y rea* no f>!r ?an t "t4 ,& if y %\ld :olly p]i% too1 x 7 n s mu* matt]4 ,b = all y\r purposes & projects to come to an end1 :5 y are b beg9n+ to live1 & ent] et]nity1 t is lam5table inde$6 ,!re=e ,i say1 consid] :at ye are do+1 weigh ^! 9 a balance1--et]nal life & ! pres5t life2 if !re 7 no m diff]5ce b ! cont9uance ( ! "o1 & ! %ortness ( ! o!r1--t ! _w's /&+ is b z "o day1 "o mom5t to et]nity1--t ought to prepond]ate 9 y\r s\ls4 ,d we n "h flee away z a %ad[ ^u ! m\nta9s8 ,are we n z a vap\r t asc5ds1 & = a little "t appe>s a solid body1 & !n pres5tly vani%e?8 ,d we n come all into ! /age ( ! _w1 z = an h\r1 to act our "p & be gone2 n[ !n1 :at is ?is to endless et]nity8 ,:5 y h cont9u$ z long z s9ce ! _w began1 y are no ne>] ! end ( x4 ,ought n t e/ate !n to be mo/ 9 y\r eyes1 h[ to lay up a f\ndation = ! "t to come8 ,b !n1 comp>e ! mis]y & ! vexation ( ?is life ) ! glory & felicity ( ?is et]nal life4 ,:at are our days8 ,b few & full ( tr\ble4 ,or1 if y w1 take ! mo/ bless$ e/ate y h se5 & he>d ( 9 ?is _w1 ( k+s & ri* m51 & help all ! defects ( x by y\r imag9ations2 suppose unto y\rselves ! height & pit* ( glory & abundance & p[] t is atta9able on e>?2 & :5 y\r fancy ha? busk$ up su* a felicity1 comp>e x ) an et]nal life3 ,o h[ w t vani% out ( y\r imag9ations6 ,if s be y "k any ?+ ( ! life to come1 y w ev5 ?9k t an odi\s comp>ison1--y w ?9k all t e>?ly felicity b light z vanity1 8e man at 8 be/ e/ate is altoge!r vanity40 ,et]nal life w weigh d[n et]nally1 #b ,cor4 iv4 #ag1 #ah4 ,o b x ha? an exce$+ weight 9 itself1--"o mom5t ( x1 "o h\r's possession & ta/e ( x6 b !n :at %all ! endless endurance ( x add to its weight8 ,n[ !re are _m t presume !y h a "r to et]nal life1 z ! ,jews did4 ,y ?9k1 sai? he1 t y h x2 y ?9k well1 t y ?9k 'tis only to be f\nd 9 ! scriptures2 b y va9ly ?9k t y h f\nd x 9 !m3 & !re is ?is reason = x1 because 8y w n come to me t y might h life10 ,john v4 #dj4 ,if y did und]/& ! true mean+ ( ! scriptures1 & did n re/ on ! outw>d lett] & ord9ances1 y w\ld receive ! te/imony t ! scriptures give ( me4 ,b n[ y be> n me1 ! ,fa!r's sub/antial ,^w1 !re=e 8ye h n 8 ^w abid+ 9 y10 v]4 #ch4 ,!re 0 no?+ m g5]al among t p1 ?an a va9 c>nal confid5ce & presumption ( be+ ,god's p1 & hav+ int]e/ 9 ! promise ( life et]nal1 z x is ?is day 9 ! visible *ur*4 ,!re is a multitude t are ,*ri/ians only 9 ! lett]1 & n 9 ! _s1 t w\ld nev] admit any "q conc]n+ ?is great matt] ( hav+ et]nal life2 & s by n que/ion+ x1 !y come to ?9k !y h x1 & by degrees _! conjectures & ?\ghts ab\t ?is arise? to ! /ability ( "s feign$ & /rong p]suasion ( x4 ,9 ! ,old ,te/am5t ! ,"l /rikes at ! root ( _! p]suasions1 by discov]+ unto !m h[ va9 a ?+ x 01 & h[ abom9able x 0 be=e him1 to h an ext]nal pr(ession ( be+ 8 p1 & to glory 9 ext]nal ord9ances & privileges1 & yet to neglect altoge!r ! purg+ ( _! he>ts & consci5ces f lu/ & idol-s9s1 & to make no consci5ce ( walk+ righte\sly t[>ds m54 ,_! pr(ession 0 contradict$ by _! practice1 8,w ye /eal1 murd]1 & commit adult]y1 & yet come & /& 9 my h\se80 ,j]4 vii4 #i1 #aj4 ,do? n t say z mu* z if ,i _h giv5 y lib]ty to d all ^! abom9ations8 ,ev5 s x is ?is day2 ! mo/ "p h no m ( ,*ri/ianity b a "n4 ,!y h "s outw>d privileges ( baptism & he>+ ! ^w2 &1 x may be1 h a =m ( k1 & a =m ( wor%ip2 b 9 ! meantime !y are n baptiz$ 9 he>t1--!y are 9 all _! conv]sation ev5 con=m$ to ! hea!n _w1--!y hate p]sonal re=mation1 & ?9k x too precise & ne$less4 ,n[1 ,i say1 su* are _m ( y1 & yet y w\ld n take well to h x que/ion$ :e!r ye %all be p>tak]s ( et]nal life4 ,y ?9k y are wrong$ :5 t is call$ 9 "q4 ,oh t x 7 beyond all "q inde$6 ,b "k assur$ly t y are b ,*ri/ians 9 ! lett]1--9 ! fle% & n 9 ! _s4 ,_m ( y h n s mu* z 8a =m ( k0--h n s mu* z ! lett] ( religion4 ,y h he>d "s names 9 ! prea*+ (t5 repeat$1--z ,*ri/1 & ,god1 & fai?1 & heav51 & hell1--& y "k no m ( ^! b ! "n4 ,y consid] n & m$itate n on !m1 & ?\gh y "k ! tru? ( ! ^w1 yet ! ^w abide? n nor dwelle? 9 y4 ,y h x 9 y\r m\?1 y h x 9 y\r m9d or und]/&+1 b x is n receiv$ 9 love1 x do? n dwell 9 ! he>t4 8,let ! ^w ( ,*ri/ dwell 9 y ri*ly10 ,col4 iii4 #af4 ,y h x imprison$ 9 y\r m9ds1 & %ut up 9 a corn] :]e x is useless1 & c d no m b witness aga9/ y1 & sc>ce t4 ,z ! ,g5tiles inc>c]at$ & deta9$ ! tru? ( ,god1 writt5 by nature )9 !m1 9 unrighte\sness1 7,rom4 i4 #ah7 s d _m ( y deta9 ! k ( 8 ^w 9 unrighte\sness4 ,x ha? no place 9 ! he>t1 gets no lib]ty & fre$om to walk ?r\gh ! affections & s to ord] ! conv]sation ( m51 & !re=e ! mo/ "p ( m5 d b fancy to !mselves an int]e/ & "r to et]nal life4 ,y ?9k x1 & d b ?9k x1 x is b a /rong imag9ation1 t ha? no /r5g? f ! gr\nds ( x1 no /ability f any evid5ce or promise1 b m]ely f itself1 or x is b a light & va9 conjecture t ha? no /r5g? 9 x because !re is no "q or d\bts admitt$ :i* may try ! /r5g? ( x4 ,b !n ,i suppose t a man c\ld atta9 "s answ]able walk+1 t he _h n only a =m ( k1 b "s reality ( practice1 "s inw>d heat ( affection & zeal = ,god & godl9ess1 yet !re is "o ?+ t he wants1 & if x be want+ w spoil all1 & x is ?is1 :i* ,*ri/ reproves 9 ! ,jews1 8y w n come to me to h life1 ! scriptures te/ify ( me1 b y receive n _! te/imony40 ,suppose a man _h z mu* equity & ju/ice t[>ds m51 piety t[>ds ,god1 & sobriety t[>ds himself1 z c be f\nd among/ ! be/ ( m51 let him be a dilig5t read] ( ! scriptures1 let him love !m1 & m$itate on !m day & night1 yet if he d n come out ( himself1 & leave all 8 own righte\sness z dung beh9d him1 t he may be f\nd 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 he ha? no life1 he _c h any "r to ! et]nal4 ,y may ?9k ?is is a /range ass]tion1 t if a man _h ! righte\sness & hol9ess ( an angel1 yet he c\ld n be sav$ )\t d5y+ all t1 & flee+ to ,*ri/ z an ungodly man1 & y may ?9k x z /range a supposal1 t any p]son t reads ! scriptures1 & walks righte\sly1 & ha? a zeal t[>ds ,god1 yet are su* z w n come to ,*ri/ & w n he> him :om ! ,"l ha? s5t4 ,b ! fir/ is ! v sub/ance ( ! gospel4 8,!re is none o!r "n :]eby m5 may be sav$1 b by ,jesus ,*ri/10 ,acts iv4 #ab4 ,life et]nal is all )9 him4 ,all ! treasures ( grace & wisdom & k are seat$ 9 him1 ,col4 i4 #ai1 ii4 #c4 ,all ! light ( life & salvation is embodi$ 9 ?is son ( righte\sness1 s9ce ! eclipse ( man's felicity 9 ! g>d54 ,adam 0 a liv+ s\l1 b he lo/ 8 own life1 & kill$ 8 po/]ity4 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ! second common man 9 ! _w1 is a quick5+ _s4 ,he ha? n only life 9 himself1 b he gives x m abundantly1 & !re=e y h x s (t5 repeat$ 9 ,john1 :o 0 ! disciple mo/ acqua9t$ ) ,*ri/1 89 him 0 life1 & ! life 0 ! light ( m510 ,john i4 #d4 ,& he is 8! bread ( life1 t gives life to ! _w10 ,john vi4 #cc1 #ce4 ,he is 8! resurrection & ! life10 xi4 #bc1 & 8! way1 ! tru?1 & ! life10 xiv4 #f4 ,! scriptures d n conta9 et]nal life1 b 9 z f> z !y lead to him :o is life1 & :om to "k & embrace is et]nal life & !re=e1 sai? he1 8^! are !y :i* te/ify ( me40 ,man liv$ imm$iately 9 ,god :5 he 0 9 innoc5cy1 he _h life 9 himself f ,god1 b !n he began to live 9 himself )\t dep5d5ce on ,god ! f\nta9 ( life1 & ?is himself be+ int]pos$ betwe5 ,god & life1 x vani%$ ev5 z a beam by ! int]v5+ ( any gross body betwe5 x & ! sun4 ,n[ man's light & life be+ ?us eclips$ & cut (f1 ! ,"l is pleas$ to let all fulness dwell 9 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ! fulness ( ! ,godhead dwelt 9 him bodily1 ,col ii4 #i1 t s9ce !re 0 no access imm$iately to ,god = life 7a flam+ fire1 & sword ( div9e ju/ice compass+ & gu>d+ ! tree ( life1 le/ man %\ld t\* x7 !re might be access to ,god 9 a m$iator l unto u t we might come to him1 & might h life f ,god by ! int]v5tion ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,look !n :at is 9 ! ,holy ,scriptures1 & y %all f9d x b a lett] ( dea? & m9i/ration ( condemnation :ile x is sep>at$ f him4 ,*ri/ is ! v life & _s ( ! scriptures by ^: virtue !y quick5 our s\ls4 ,if y consid] ! p]fect rule ( righte\sness 9 ! law1 y _c f9d life !re1 because y _c be con=m$ unto x1 ! holie/ man (f5ds 9 e ?+1 & t holy law be+ violat$ 9 any ?+ w s5d !e to hell ) a cure4 8,curs$ is he t abide? n 9 all ?+s40 ,if y look ^u ! promise ( life1 8d ?is & live10 :at com=t c y f9d 9 x1 except y c\ld f9d do+ 9 y\rselves8 ,& c any man liv+ f9d su* exact ob$i5ce z ! law requires8 ,!re is a mi/ake among _m4 ,!y conceive t ! ,"l _c b be well pleas$ ) !m if !y d :at !y c4 ,b be n deceiv$1--! law ( ,god requires p]fect do+1 x w n comp\nd ) !e & come d[n 9 its t]ms1 n "o jot ( ! rig\r ( x w be remitt$4 ,if y _c d all t is comm&$1 all y d w n satisfy t promise1 !re=e ?\ mu/ be turn$ ov] f ! promise ( life to ! curse1 & !re ?\ %alt f9d ?y "n writt54 ,!re=e x is absolutely necess>y t ,jesus ,*ri/ be made "u ! law1 & give ob$i5ce 9 all ?+s1 ev5 to ! dea? ( ! cross1 & s be made a curse = u1 & s9 = u1 ev5 he 8:o knew no s940 ,& ?us 9 him y f9d ! law fulfill$1 ju/ice satisfi$1 & ,god pleas$4 ,9 him y f9d ! promise ( life inde$ e/abli%$ 9 a bett] & sur] way ?an 0 fir/ prop\nd$4 ,y f9d life by 8 dea?1 y f9d life 9 8 do+ = y4 ,& aga91 consid] ! c]emonial law1--:at 7 all ^? sacrifices & c]emonies8 ,did ,god delight 9 !m8 ,c\ld he sav\r _! inc5se & sweet smells1 & eat ! fat ( lambs & be pacifi$8 ,no1 he detects & abhors su* abom9ations6 ,because t p did /ay 9 ! lett]1 & w5t no fur!r ?an ! c]emony1 he decl>es t x 0 z great abom9ation to him z ! (f]+ up ( a dog4 ,:ile !y 7 sep>at$ f ,jesus ,*ri/1 9 :om 8 s\l re/$ & 0 pacifi$1 !y 7 n expiations1 b provocations2 !y 7 n propitiations = s91 b abom9ations 9 !mselves4 ,b take ^! z ! %ad[ ( su* a liv+ sub/ance2 take !m z remembrances ( him :o 0 to come1 & behold ,jesus ,*ri/ ly+ 9 ^! swaddl+ clo!s ( c]emonies1 until ! fulness ( "t %\ld come1 t he might be manife/$ 9 ! fle%1 & s y %all f9d et]nal life 9 ^? dead bea/s1 9 ^? dumb c]emonies4 ,if y consid] ?is ,lamb ( ,god sla9 9 all ^! sacrifices1 f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w1 !n y pres5t a sweet smell+ sav\r to ,god1--!n y (f] ! true propitiation = ! s9s ( ! _w1--!n he w delight m 9 t sacrifice ?an all o!r p]sonal ob$i5ce4 ,b :at if ,i %\ld say1 t ! gospel itself is a kill+ lett]1 & m9i/ration ( dea?1 be+ sev]$ f ,*ri/8 ,i %\ld say no?+ amiss1 b :at ,paul speake?1 t 8 gospel 0 8a sav\r ( dea?0 to _m4 ,take ! mo/ p[]ful prea*+1 ! mo/ sweet disc\rse1 ! mo/ pla9 writ+s ( ! free grace & salvation 9 ! gospel1--take all ! prea*+ ( ,jesus ,*ri/ himself & 8 apo/les1--& y %all n f9d life 9 !m1 unless ye be l$ by t ,_s ( ,*ri/ unto himself1 :o is 8! resurrection & ! life40 ,x w no m save y ?an ! cov5ant ( works1 unless t ^w abide & dwell 9 y\r he>ts1 to make y believe 9 him1 & embrace him ) y\r s\ls1 :om ,god ha? s5t4 ,suppose y he>d all1 & he>d x gladly1 & le>n$ x1 & c\ld disc\rse well ^u x1 & tea* o!rs1 yet if y be n driv5 out ( y\rselves1 out ( y\r own righte\sness1 z well z s9s1 & pursu$ to ?is city ( refuge1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 y h n et]nal life4 ,y\r k ( ! tru? ( ! gospel1 & y\r ob$i5ce to ,god's law1 w c]ta9ly kill y1 & z c]ta9ly z y\r ignorance & disob$i5ce1 unless y h embrac$ 9 y\r s\l t good ?+ ,jesus ,*ri/1 conta9$ 9 ^! tru?s1 :o is ! diamond ( t gold5 r+ ( ! scriptures1 & unless y\r s\l embrace ^! promises z s\l-sav+1 z conta9+ ! *ief good1 & 8wor?y ( all acceptation10 z well z y\r m9d receive ^! z true & fai?ful say+s1 #a ,tim4 i4 #ae4 ,?us ye see ,jesus ,*ri/ is ei!r ! subject ( all 9 ! scriptures1 or ! end ( x all4 ,he is ! v prop] subject ( ! gospel4 ,paul knew no?+ b ,*ri/ crucifi$ 9 8 prea*+1 & he is ! v end & scope 8( ! law = righte\sness10 ,rom4 x4 #c4 ,all ! prea*+ ( a cov5ant ( works1 all ! curses & ?reat5+s ( ! ,bible1 all ! rigid exactions ( ob$i5ce1 all come to ?is "o great design1 n t we set ab\t su* a walk+ to please ,god1 or d some?+ to pacify him1 b t we be+ conclud$ "u s9 & wra? on ! "o h&1 & an impossibility to save ourselves on ! o!r h&1 ,gal4 iii4 #bb1 ,rom4 v4 #bj1 #ba1 may be pursu$ unto ,jesus ,*ri/ = righte\sness & life1 :o is bo? able to save u & ready to welcome u4 ,!re=e1 ! ,gospel op5s ! door ( salvation 9 ,*ri/1 ! law is beh9d u ) fire & sword1 & de/ruction pursu+ u1 & all = ?is end1 t s9n]s may come to him & h life4 ,?us ! law is made ! p$agogue ( ! s\l to lead to ,*ri/1 ,*ri/ is beh9d u1 curs+1 condemn+1 ?reat5+ u1 & he is be=e ) /ret*$ out arms ready to receive u1 bless u1 & save u1 invit+1 promis+1 exhort+ to h life4 ,*ri/ is on ,m\nt ,s9ai1 deliv]+ ! law ) ?und]s1 ,acts vii4 #ch1 & he is on ! ,m\nt ,zion 9 ! calm voice1 he is bo? ^u ! m\nta9 ( curs+s & bless+s1 & on bo? do+ ! "p ( a m$iator1 ,gal4 iii4 #aj1 #bj4 ,x is love t is 9 8 he>t :i* made him fir/ cov] 8 c\nt5ance ) fr[ns & ?reats2 & x is love t aga9 displays itself 9 8 smil+ c\nt5ance4 ,?us s\ls are enclos$ ) love pursu+ & love receiv+1 & ?us ! law1 :i* seems mo/ contr>y to ! ,gospel1 te/ifies ( ,*ri/4 ,x gives him ?is te/imony1 t except ,salvation be 9 him1 x is n[h]e else4 ,! law says1 8,x is n 9 me1 seek x n 9 ob$i5ce1 ,i c d no?+ b de/roy y1 if y abide "u my jurisdiction40 ,! c]emonies & sacrifices say1 8,if y c behold ! end ( ?is m9i/ry1--if a veil be n ^u y\r he>ts1 z x 0 ^u ,moses' face1 7#b ,cor4 iii4 #ac7 y may see :]e x is1 x is n 9 y\r ob$i5ce1 b 9 ! dea? & suff]+ ( ! ,son ( ,god :om we repres5t40 ,!n ! ,gospel takes all ^! cov]+s & veils away & gives a pla9 & op5 te/imony ( him 8,!re is no "n "u heav5 to be sav$ by1 b ,*ri/'s40 ,! ,old ,te/am5t spake by figures & signs1 z dumb m5 d b ! ,new speaks 9 pla9 words & ) op5 face4 ,n[ ,i say1 = all ?is t !re is no salvation b 9 him1 yet _m s\ls--n only ^? :o live 9 _! gross s9s & h no =m ( godl9ess1 b ev5 ! bett] sort ( p t h "s 8k0 & civility & a k9d ( 8zeal = ,god10--yet !y d n 8come to him t !y may h life10 !y d n 8submit to ! righte\sness ( ,god10 ,rom4 x4 #b1 #c4 ,"h is ! m>* t divides ! ways ( heav5 & hell1--com+ to ,jesus ,*ri/1 & =sak+ ourselves4 ,! confid5ce ( ^! s\ls is *iefly or only 9 t little k1 or zeal1 or pr(ession !y h1 !y d n z really abhor !mselves = _! own righte\sness z = _! unrighte\sness4 ,!y make t ! cov]+ ( _! nak$ness & fil?9ess :i* is 9 itself z m5/ru\s & unclean z any ?+4 ,x is n[ ! v prop5sion & natural incl9ation ( our he>ts1 to /& upright 9 ourselves ,fai? b[s a s\l's back to take on ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 b presumption lifts up a s\l ^u its own bottom4 8,h[ c ye believe t seek hon\r "o ( ano!r80 ,! engagem5ts ( ! s\l to its own cr$it or e/imation1--! engagem5ts ( self-love & self hon\r1--d lift up a s\l t x _c submit to ,god's righte\sness1 to righte\sness 9 ano!r4 ,& !re=e _m d dream & ?9k t !y h et]nal life1 :o %all awake 9 ! end1 & f9d t x 0 b a dream1 a night-fancy4 ,n[ f all ?is ,i w\ld en=ce ?is duty ^u y\r consci5ces1 to 8se>* ! ,scriptures0 if y ?9k to h et]nal life1 se>* !m if ye w\ld 8"k ,*ri/1 :om to "k is life et]nal10 !n aga9 se>* !m1 = 8^! are !y t te/ify ( him40 ,se>*+ imports dilig5ce1--mu* dilig5ce1--x is a s]i\s "w1 x is n a common seek+ ( an easy & common ?+1 b a se>* & scrut9y = "s hidd5 ?+1 = "s special ?+4 ,x is n b>e read+ ( ! ,scriptures t w answ] ?is duty1 except x be dilig5t & daily read+1 & x is n t alone1 except ! _s )9 m$itate on !m1 & by m$itation accompli% a dilig5t se>*4 ,!re is "s hidd5 secret t y mu/ se>* = t is enclos$ )9 ! cov]+ ( words & s5t5ces4 ,!re is a my/]y ( wisdom t y mu/ apply y\r he>ts to se>* out1 ,eccl4 vii4 #be4 ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! treasure t is hid 9 ?is field4 ,o a preci\s treasure ( et]nal life6 ,n[ !n1 s\ls1 se>* into ! fields ( ! ,scriptures = him 8z = hid treasure10 ,prov4 ii4 #d4 ,x is n only tru? y mu/ seek & buy1 & n sell x1 b x is life y w\ld se>*1 "h is an object t may n only take up y\r und]/&+s1 b satisfy y\r he>ts4 ,?9k n y h f\nd all :5 y h f\nd tru? !re1 & le>n$ x1 no1 except y h f\nd life !re1 y h f\nd no?+1 y h miss$ ! treasure4 ,if y w\ld pr(it by ! ,scriptures1 y mu/ br+ bo? y\r und]/&+ & y\r affections to !m1 & dep>t n till !y bo? return full4 ,if y br+ y\r und]/&+ to seek ! tru?1 y may f9d tru?1 b n truly1 y may f9d x1 b y are n f\nd ( x4 ,y may lead tru? captive1 & enclose x 9 a prison ( y\r m9d1 & encompass x ab\t ) a gu>d ( corrupt affections1 t x %all h no issue1 no outgo+ to ! re/ ( y\r s\ls & ways1 & no influ5ce on !m4 ,y may 8"k ! tru?10 b y are n 8kn[n ( x10 nor br\ght into captivity to ! ob$i5ce ( x4 ,! treasure t is hid 9 ! ,scriptures is ,jesus ,*ri/1 ^: entire & p]fect "n is1 8,way1 ,tru?1 & ,life40 ,he is a liv+ tru? & true life1 !re=e ,*ri/ is ! adequate object ( ! s\l1 comm5surable to all its faculties4 ,he has tru? 9 him to satisfy ! m9d1 & has life & goodness 9 him to satiate ! he>t1 !re=e if ?\ w\lde/ f9d ,jesus ,*ri/1 br+ ?y :ole s\l to seek him1 z ,paul expresse? x4 ,he is true & fai?ful1 & 8wor?y ( all acceptation10 !n br+ ?y judgm5t to f9d ! light ( tru?1 & ?y affections to embrace ! life ( goodness t is 9 him4 ,n[1 z mu* z ye f9d ( him1 s mu* h ye pr(it$ 9 ! ,scriptures4 ,if y f9d comm&s !re :i* y _c obey1 se>* aga91 & y may f9d /r5g? "u t comm&4 ,dig a little deep]1 & y %all f9d ,jesus ! end ( an impossible comm&4 ,& :5 y h f\nd him1 y h f\nd life & /r5g? to obey1 & y h f\nd a propitiation & sacrifice = transgress+ & n obey+4 ,if y f9d curses 9 x1 se>* aga91 & y %all f9d ,jesus ,*ri/ "u t1 8made a curse = u10 y %all f9d him 8! end ( ! law = righte\sness to e "o t believes40 ,:5 y "k all ! lett] ( ! ,scripture1 yet y mu/ se>* into ! _s ( x1 t x may be impr9t$ into y\r spirits4 ,all y "k does y no good b z x is receiv$ 9 love1 unless y\r s\ls become a 8liv+ epi/le10 & ! ^w )\t be writt5 on ! he>t1 y h f\nd no?+4 ,z = y t _c read ! ,scriptures1 if x be possible1 take t pa9s to le>n to read !m4 ,o if y knew :at !y conta91 & :om !y be> witness (1 y w\ld h little quietness till y c\ld read at lea/ 8 love-epi/les to s9n]s6 ,& if y _c le>n1 be n disc\rag$1 b if y\r desires )9 be f]v5t1 y\r endeav\rs to he> x read by o!rs w be m e>ne/4 ,b x is n s mu* ! read+ ( mu* ( x t pr(ite?1 z ! pond]+ ( ^! ?+s 9 y\r he>ts1 & dige/+ !m by frequ5t m$itation1 till !y become ! food ( ! s\l4 ,?is 0 ,david's way1 & by ?is he grew to ! /ature ( a tall & well bodi$ ,*ri/ian4 ,lecture ,v4 ,( ,! ,scriptures ,eph4 ii4 #bj4--8;,& are built ^u ! f\ndation ( ! apo/les & prophets1 ,jesus ,*ri/ himself be+ ! *ief corn] /one40 ,believ]s are 8! temple ( ! liv+ ,god10 9 :i* he dwells & walks1 #b ,cor4 vi4 #af4 ,e "o ( !m is a little sanctu>y & temple to 8 ,maje/y1 8sanctify ! ,"l ( ho/s 9 y\r he>ts40 ,?\gh he be 8! high & l(ty ,"o t inhabits et]nity10 yet he is pleas$ to come d[n to ?is poor cottage ( a creature's he>t1 & dwell 9 x4 ,is n ?is z great a humbl+ & condesc5d+ = ! ,fa!r to come d[n (f 8 ?rone ( glory1 to ! poor base foot/ool ( ! creature's s\l1 z = ! ,son to come d[n 9 ! /ate ( a s]vant1 & become 9 ! =m ( s9ful fle%8 ,b !n he is a temple & sanctu>y to !m4 8,& he %all be = a sanctu>y10 7,isa4 viii4 #ad47 a place ( refuge1 a secret hid+ place4 ,n[1 z e "o is a little sep>at$ retir$ temple1 s !y all conjo9$ make up "o temple1 "o visible body1 9 :i* he dwells4 ,!re=e ,pet] calls !m 8liv+ /ones built up a spiritual h\se0 to ,god1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #e4 ,all ^! little temples make up "o h\se & temple fitly jo9$ toge!r1 9 :i* ,god %[s manife/ signs ( 8 pres5ce & work+4 ,unto ?is ! apo/le 9 ?is place alludes4 ,! communion & union ( ,*ri/ians ) ,god is ( su* a nature1 t all ! relations & po9ts ( conjunction 9 ! creatures are tak5 to resemble x & hold x out to u4 ,we are citiz5s1 sai? he1 & dome/ics1 h\sehold-m51 & s dwell 9 8 h\se1 & !n we are ?is h\se besides4 ,n[ ye "k !re are two pr9cipal ?+s 9 a h\se--! f\ndation & ! corn]/one1 ! "o supports ! build+ ! o!r unites x & holds x toge!r4 ,^! two p>ts ( ?is spiritual build+ are "h po9t$ at4 ,! f\ndation ( e p>ticul> /one1 & ( ! :ole build+1 is ! doctr9e ( ! prophets & apo/les1 z hold+ out ,jesus ,*ri/ to s\ls1 8! rock on :i* our h\se %all be build$10 n ! apo/les or prophets1 f> less pa/ors & tea*]s s9ce1--= !y are b at be/1 8work]s toge!r ) ,god1 & employ$ 9 ! build+ ( ! h\se10 nor yet _! doctr9e1 b z x holds out t 8sure f\ndation0 t ,god has laid 9 ,zion1 7,isa4 xxviii4 #af47 :i* is ,jesus ,*ri/ = 8o!r f\ndation c no man lay40 ,& !n1 8! corn] /one0 is t same ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o rea*es f ! bottom ev5 to ! top ( ! build+1 & imm$iately t\*es e /one1 & bo? quick5s x 9 itself1 & unites !m toge!r4 ,well !n1 "h is a sure f\ndation to build our et]nal happ9ess ^u1 ! ^w ( ,god1 t endures = ev]1 holds x out to u4 ,all m5 are build+ ^u some?+4 ,e man is ab\t "s e/abli%m5t ( 8 hopes1--lays "s f\ndation ( 8 confid5ce :i* he may /& ^u4 ,!y are "o ( ! two t ,*ri/ speaks (1 ,luke vi4 #dh1 #di2 "o builds on ! rock1 ano!r on ! s&4 ,n[ z ! f\ndation is1 s is ! h\se4 ,a *angeable f\ndation makes a fall+ h\se1 a sure f\ndation makes an un*angeable h\se1 a h\se )\t a f\ndation w prove quickly no h\se4 ,n[ :atsoev] m5 build _! hope & confid5ce ^u1--besides ! ^w ( ,god1 8 sure promise & sure cov5ant1 & ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 !m1--!y build ^u no f\ndation1 or ^u a s&y f\ndation4 8,all fle% is grass1 & ! fl[] & p]fection ( x is z ! fl[] ( ! field40 ,"h is ! "n & "* ( all creat$ p]fections1--( ! mo/ excell5t end[m5ts ( m9d1--( all ! speci\s actions ( man x is all b vani%+ & vanity6 8,e man at 8 be/ e/ate is su*1 yea1 altoge!r su*40 ,y :o h no m to build ^u b y\r prosp]ity & weal?1 ,o t is b s& & dung6 ,w\ld any man build a h\se ^u a dunghill8 ,y :o h no o!r hope b 9 y\r own good pray]s & mean+s1--y\r own re=mations & rep5tances1--y\r pr(essions & practices--"k ?is1 t y\r hope is l a spid]'s h\se1 l ! web t %e has labori\sly ex]cis$ h]self ab\t all ! week ov]1 & !n :5 y lean ^u t h\se x %all fall ?r\gh1 & n su/a9 y\r weight4 ,:atsoev] x be1 besides ?is 8liv+ /one10 ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o is ! v sub/ance ( ! ^w & promises1 x %all und\bt$ly prove ?y %ame & confusion4 ,b behold ! opposition ! prophet makes betwe5 ! ^w & ^! o!r ?+s4 8,! ^w ( our ,god %all /& = ev]10 ,isa4 xl4 #f-h4 ,& !re=e ,pet] makes x an 8incorruptible se$0 ( :i* believ]s are begott51 #a ,pet] i4 #bc4 ,x is ! un*angeable tru? & immutable fai?fulness ( ,god t makes 8 ^w s sure1 8x is build$ up to ! heav5s40 ,!re=e ! ,psalmi/ (t5 comm5ds ! ^w ( ! ,"l z 8a tri$ ^w10--z 8purifi$ sev5 times40 ,x ha? endur$ ! trial & pro( ( all m51--( all temptations--( all g5]ations4 ,x ha? (t5 be5 put 9 ! furnace ( que/ions & d\bt+s1--x ha? (t5 be5 tri$ 9 ! fire ( afflictions1--b x came =? l pure gold1 )\t dross4 ,?is is fai?'s f\ndation1 8,god ha? spok5 9 8 hol9ess10 & !re=e1 ?\gh 8all m5 be li>s1 yet ,god w be f\nd true1 he deceives none1 & is deceiv$ ( none40 ,! ,"l ha? tak5 a latitude to himself 9 8 work+1 he loves to %[ 8 sov]eignty 9 mu* ( t1 & !re=e he *anges x 9 m5 & ^u m5 z he please?4 ,yet he ha? condesc5d$ to limit & b\nd himself by 8 ^w1 & 9 ?is to %[ 8 fai?fulness4 ,& !re=e1 ?\gh heav5 & e>? %\ld pass away1--?\gh he %\ld annihilate ?is _w1 & create new ones1--yet 8n "o jot ( 8 ^w %all fail40 ,! e>? is e/abli%$ sure1 ?\gh x ha? no f\ndation1 = ! ^w ( 8 comm& supports x1 & yet a believ]'s confid5ce is ^u a sur] gr\nd4 8,?\gh ! e>? %\ld be remov$1 yet x _c pass or fail0 sai? our ,"l4 ,& !re=e ! ,psalmi/ use? to boa/ 9 ,god1 t ?\gh ! e>? 7 mov$1 & ! floods lift$ up _! voice1 yet he w\ld n fe>1 because 8 f\ndation 0 un%ak5 = all t1 ! ^w is n mov$ :5 ! _w is mov$1 & !re=e he 0 n mov$4 ,! _w's /ability dep5ds ^u a ^w ( comm&1 b our salvation dep5ds on a ^w ( promise4 ,n[ ye "k1 promises put an obligation ^u ! p]son1 :i* comm&s d n4 ,a man may *ange 8 comm&s z he pleases to 8 *ildr5 or s]vants1 b he may n *ange 8 promises4 ,!re=e ! promises ( ,god put an obligation ^u him :o is tru? itself1 n to fail 9 p]=mance1 or r he is to himself1 by 8 un*angeable w & good pleasure1 by 8 fai?fulness & tru?1 an oblig+ & b9d+ law4 ,:5 no creature c\ld set b\nds to him1 he encloses himself )9 ! b\nds ( promises to u1 & gives all fle% lib]ty to *all5ge him if he be n fai?ful4 ,n[ all 8! promises ( ,god are yea & am5 9 ,jesus ,*ri/10 t is1 e/abli%$ & confirm$ 9 him4 ,*ri/ is ! surety ( !m1 & s ! c]ta9ty & /ability ( !m dep5d ^u him1 at lea/ to our s5se1 = ,god 9 all 8 deal+ condesc5ds to our weakness t we may h /rong consolation4 ,a promise might suffice to gr\nd our fai?1 b he adde? an oa? to 8 promise1 & he takes ,*ri/ surety = ! p]=mance1 & !re=e ,*ri/ may be call$ ! tru? inde$1--! sub/antial ^w ( ,god1--= he is ! v sub/ance ( ! writt5 & prea*$ ^w4 ,& !n he is ! c]ta9ty & assurance ( x1 ! ,scriptures te/ify ( him1 & lead u to ?is 8rock high] ?an we10 to build ^u1 & aga9/ ?is 8! gates ( hell _c prevail40 ,if ! ^w lead n a s\l into ,*ri/ himself1 t s\l ha? no f\ndation4 ,?\gh ?\ he> ! ^w1--?\gh ?\ "k ! ^w1--yea1 suppose ?\ c\lde/ tea* o!rs1 & in/ruct ! ignorant1--yet all t w be no f\ndation1 z good z none1 except ?\ d x4 ,& :at is x to d ! ^w b believe 9 him :om ! ^w te/ifies (8 ,?is is ! "w ( ,god1 to resign ?y s\l to 8 m]cies & m]its1 & h no confid5ce 9 ! fle%1 to scrape out all ! rubbi% ( works & p]=mances & p>ts out ( ! f\ndation1 & s+ly to roll ?y s\l's weight ^u ,god's promises & ,*ri/'s pur*ase1 to look ) ,paul on all ?+s besides1 9 !e1 & ab\t !e1 z dung & dross t ?\ c lean no weight ^u1 & to remove t dunghill f ! f\ndation ( ?y hope1 t ,jesus ,*ri/ may be ! only f\ndation ( ?y s\l1 z ,god ha? laid him 9 ! *ur* = 8a sure f\ndation t :oso believe? 9 him may n be a%am$40 ,:atev] besides a s\l be e/abli%$ on1 ?\gh x appe> v solid1 & ! s\l be settl$ & fix$ ^u x1 yet a day w come t w unsettle t s\l & raze t f\ndation4 ,ei!r x %all be n[ done 9 ?y consci5ce1 or x mu/ be done at l5g?1 :5 t great tempe/ ( ,god's indignation %all bl[ f heav5 8aga9/ all unrighte\sness ( m510 9 ! day ( acc\nts4 ,!n %all ?y h\se fall1 & ! fall ( x %all be great6 ,b a s\l e/abli%$ ^u ! sure promises & ^u ,*ri/1 9 :om !y 8are yea & am50 %all abide t /orm1 & 9 t day h confid5ce be=e ,god1--h :]e) to answ] 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 all ! *all5ges ( div9e ju/ice1 & ! accusations ( consci5ce4 8,he t tru/s 9 him %all be z m\nt ,sion1 :i* _c be mov$40 ,y see all ?+s else *ange1 & !re=e m5's hopes & joys p]i%4 ,ev5 "h ! temptations & revolutions ( ! times und]m9e _! confid5ce & joy1 & ! bla/s ( ! nor!rn w9d ( affliction bl[ away _! hopes4 ,n[ z ,*ri/ is 8! f\ndation10 s he is 8! corn] /one0 ( ! build+4 ,x is ,*ri/ :o ha? remov$ t 8p>tition wall betwe5 ,jews & ,g5tiles1 ev5 ! c]emonies ( ! "o1 & ! a!ism ( ! o!r40 8,he is our peace1 :o ha? made bo? "o40 ,! two sides ( ! h\se ( ,god are unit$ by ?is corn]-/one1 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,?us we1 :o 7 ! temples ( ,satan1 are made ! temples ( ,god4 ,?us poor /rang] ,g5tiles1 :o _h no int]e/ 9 ! cov5ant ( promises1 come to %>e ) ,abraham1 ,isaac1 & ,jacob1 & to be f\nd$ ^u ! doctr9e ( ! prophets :o taught ! ,jewi% *ur*4 ,*ri/ is ! bond ( ,*ri/ians2 ?is is 8! head0 into :i* all ! memb]s %\ld gr[ up into a body4 ,di/ance ( place1 diff]5ce ( nations1 di/9ction ( languages1 all ^! _c sep>ate ! memb]s ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 !y are m "o--?\gh consi/+ ( div]s nations1 tongues1 & cu/oms & dispositions--?an ! p ( "o nation1 or *ildr5 ( "o family1 = "o ,"l1 "o _s1 unites all4 ,alas1 t all are n unit$ 9 affection & judgm5t6 ,:y d ! sides ( ?is h\se cont5d1 & wre/le "o aga9/ ano!r1 :5 !re is su* a corn]/one jo9+ !m toge!r8 ,are !re n _m ,*ri/ians :o _c endure to look ^u "o ano!r1 :o are yet bo? plac$ 9 "o build+ ( ! temple ( ,god8 ,alas1 ?is is sad & %ameful6 ,b t :i* ,i w\ld especially h obs]v$ 9 ?is1 is1 t ,jesus ,*ri/ is su* a f\ndation t rea*e? ?r\gh\t ! :ole build+1 & imm$iately t\*e? e /one ( ! build+4 ,x is su* a f\ndation z rise? f ! bottom to ! top1 & !re=e ,jesus ,*ri/ is bo? 8! au?or & f9i%] ( our fai?10 8! beg9n+ & ! end40 ,! fir/ /one & ! la/ /one ( our build+ mu/ rise ^u him1 & by him1 ! lea/ degree ( grace & ! greate/ p]fection ( x1 bo? are 9 him1 & !re=e ,*ri/ians %\ld be mo/ dep5d5t creatures1--dep5d5t 9 _! fir/ be+1 & 9 aft] well-be+1--9 _! be+1 & gr[+1 :olly dep5d5t ^u ,*ri/2 t out 8( 8 fulness !y may receive grace10 & !n m 8grace = grace10 t all may appe> to be grace inde$4 ,n[1 ,i besee* y1 my belov$ 9 ! ,"l1 to "k :]eupon ye are build$1 or ought to be build$4 ,!re are two great errors 9 ! "t1 take he$ ( !m2 "o is ! doctr9e ( "s1 & ano!r is ! practice ( ! mo/ "p4 ,"s d pref] _! own fancies & night-dreams1 & ! imag9ations ( _! own he>t1 to ! ^w ( ,god1 & ^u pret5ce ( revelation ( new light17#ace7 d ca/ a mi/ ^u t ^w ( ,god :i* is a light t ha? %9$ f ! beg9n+4 8,be n deceiv$10 b 8try ! spirits :e!r !y be ( ,god10 or n4 ,!re are _m pret5d to mu* ( ! ,_s1 & !re=e cry out aga9/ ! ^w1 z lett]1 z fle%4 ,b1 my bre?r51 believe n e doctr9e t calls itself a _s4 ,t _s is n ( ,god t he>s n ,god's voice z ,*ri/ reasone? aga9/ ! ,jews4 ,seek ye m ( ! ,_s ( ,*ri/ :i* he promise?1 :o is a ,_s t tea*e? all ?+s1 & br+e? to remembrance ^! bless$ say+s1 & leads u 9 all tru?4 ,x %all be bo? safe/ & sweete/ to y to m$itate on t ^w ( ! prophets & apo/les1 & ! entrance into x %all give y light1--an old light :i* 0 f ! beg9n+1 & !re=e a true light--= all tru? is et]nal--& yet a new light to y\r s5se & feel+4 ,x is bo? an old comm&1 & a new comm&2 an old ^w1 & a new ^w2 if ?\ se>* x by ! ,_s's inspiration1 t old ^w %all be made new1 t lett] made _s & life4 ,su* are ! words t ,*ri/ speaks4 ,b yet !re are _m :o d n reject ! ,scriptures 9 judgm5t1 :o1 not)/&+1 d n build on !m 9 practice4 ,alas1 x may be said ( ! mo/ "p ( pr(ess$ ,*ri/ians among u1 t !y are n built ^u ! f\ndation ( ! apo/les & prophets1 b ^u ! say+s ( fallible & weak m56 ,:at gr\nd h _m ( y = y\r fai?1 b because ! m9i/] sai? s1 y believe s8 ,! mo/ "p live 9 an implicit fai?1 & practise t 9 !mselves :i* !y condemn 9 ! papi/s4 ,y d n lab\r to 8se>* ! scriptures10 t ^u t f\ndation y may build y\r fai? 9 ! que/ion$ tru?s ( ?is age1 t s y may be able to answ] ^? t ask a reason ( ! fai? t is 9 y4 ,alas6 simple s\ls1 y believe e ?+1 & yet really believe no?+1 because y believe n ! ^w1 z ! ^w ( ! liv+ ,god1 b take x f m5 ^u _! au?ority6 ,!re=e :5 a temptation come?1 f any ga9say+s ( ! tru?1--y _c /& aga9/ x1 because y\r fai? ha? no f\ndation b ! say+s ( m51 or acts ( assemblies4 ,& !re=e1 z m5 :om y tru/ ) hold+ out light unto y1 hold out d>kness in/ead ( light1 y embrace t d>kness also4 ,b1 ,i besee* y1 be build$ ^u ! f\ndation ( ! apo/les & prophets1 n ^u !m1 b ^u t :]eon !y 7 build$1 ! infallible tru?s ( ,god4 ,y h ! ,scriptures1 se>* !m2 s9ce y h reasonable s\ls1 se>* !m4 ,o!r m5's fai? w n save2 y _c see to walk to heav5 by o!r m5's light1 m ?an y c see by _! eyes4 ,y h eyes ( y\r own1 s\ls ( y\r own1 subord9ate to none b ! ,god ( spirits1 & ! ,"l ( consci5ces1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 & !re=e exam9e all t is spok5 to y f ! ^w1 accord+ to ! ^w1 & receive no m ^u tru/ f m5 b z y f9d x ^u trial to be ! tru? ( ,god4 ,lecture ,,vi4 ,:at ,! ,scriptures ,pr9cipally ,tea*3 ,! ,ru9 ,& ,recov]y ,( ,man4 ,fai? ,& ,love ,t[>ds ,*ri/4 #b ,tim4 i4 #ac4--8;,hold fa/ ! =m ( s\nd words1 :i* ?\ ha/ he>d ( me1 9 fai? & love :i* is 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus40 ,"h is ! sum ( religion4 ,"h y h a comp5d ( ! doctr9e ( ! ,scriptures4 ,all div9e tru?s may be r$uc$ to ^! two heads1--fai? & love2 :at we ought to believe1 & :at we ought to d4 ,?is is all ! ,scriptures tea*1 & ?is is all we h to le>n4 ,:at h we to "k1 b :at ,god ha? reveal$ ( himself to u8 ,& :at h we to d1 b :at he comm&s u8 ,9 a ^w1 :at h we to le>n 9 ?is _w1 b to believe 9 ,*ri/1 & love him1 & s live to him8 ,?is is ! duty ( man1 & ?is is ! dignity ( man1 & ! way to et]nal life4 ,!re=e ! ,scriptures1 t are giv5 to be 8a lamp to our feet1 & a guide to our pa?s10 conta9 a p]fect & exact rule1--cr$5dorum et faci5dorum1--( fai? & mann]s1--( doctr9e & practice4 ,we h 9 ! scriptures _m tru?s reveal$ to u ( ,god1 & ( ! works ( 8 h&s1--_m preci\s tru?s1 b t :i* mo/ ( all conc]ns u1 is to "k ,god & ourselves4 ,?is is ! special excell5cy ( ! reasonable creature1 t x is made capable to "k its ,creator1 & to reflect ^u its own be+4 ,n[1 we h to "k ourselves1 :at we are n[1 & :at man once 01 & accord+ly to "k ( ,god1 :at he once reveal$ ( himself1 & :at he do? n[ reveal4 ,i say1 ! ,scriptures hold out to our consid]ation a tw(old e/ate ( mank9d1 & accord+ to ^!1 a tw(old revelation ( ! my/]y ( ,god4 ,we look on man n[1 & we f9d him ano!r ?+ ?an he 0 once1 b we d n f9d ,god "o ?+ at "o "t1 & ano!r ?+ at ano!r "t1 = !re is no 8%ad[ ( *ange0 9 him1 & 8he is ! same ye/]day1 & to-day1 & = ev]40 ,!re=e we ask n1 :at he 01 & :at he is n[2 b h[ he manife/s himself diff]5tly1 accord+ to ! diff]5t e/ates ( man4 ,z we f9d 9 ! ,scriptures1 man once righte\s & bless$1 ,eccles4 vii4 #bi1 & ,god mak+ him su* accord+ to 8 own image1 89 righte\sness & true hol9ess10 ,col4 iii4 #aj1 ,eph4 iv4 #bd2 we f9d him 9 communion & fri5d%ip ) ,god1 set next to ! div9e maje/y1 & above ! works ( 8 h&1 & all ?+s 8"u 8 feet40 ,h[ holy 0 he 8& h[ happy40 ,& happy he c\ld n *oose b be1 s9ce he 0 holy1 be+ con=m$ & l unto ,god 9 8 w & affection1--*oos+ t same delight1 t same pleasure ) ,god1 9 8 und]/&+1--kn[+ ,god & 8 w1 & likewise1 8 own happ9ess4 ,9 su* a con=mity he c\ld n b h mu* communion ) him1 t _h su* con=mity to him--union be+ ! f\ndation ( communion--& great peace & solid tranquillity 9 him4 ,n[1 9 ?is /ate ( mank9d ,god expresses 8 goodness & wisdom & p[]1 8 hol9ess & righte\sness4 ,^! are ! attributes t %9e mo/ brightly4 ,9 ! v morn+ ( ! creation1 ,god reveal$ himself to man z a holy & j ,god1 ^: eyes c\ld behold no iniquity2 & !re=e he made him upright1 & made a cov5ant ( life & peace ) him1 to give him immortal & et]nal life1--to cont9ue him 9 8 happy e/ate1 if s be he cont9u$ 9 well do+1 ,rom4 x4 #e1 8d ?is & live40 ,9 :i* cov5ant1 inde$1 !re 7 "s outbreak+ ( ! glori\s grace & free condesc5d5cy ( ,god1 = x 0 no less free grace & undes]v$ fav\r to promise life to 8 ob$i5ce1 ?an n[ to promise life to our fai?4 ,s t if ! ,"l _h cont9u$ t cov5ant ) u1 we ought to h call$ x grace1 & w\ld h be5 sav$ by grace z well z n[1 ?\gh x be true1 t !re is "s m occasion giv5 to man's nature to boa/ & glory 9 t way1 yet n at all 8be=e ,god10 ,rom4 iv4 #b4 ,b we h sc>cely f\nd man 9 su* an e/ate1 till we h f\nd him s9ful & mis]able & fall5 f 8 excell5cy4 ,t son s9n$ 9 ! dawn+ ( ! creation1 b be=e ye c well "k :at x is1 x is eclips$ & d>k5$ ) s9 & mis]y z if ! ,"l _h only set up su* a creature 9 ! firmam5t ( glory1 to let him "k h[ bless$ he c\ld make him1 & :]e9 8 bless$ness consi/s1 & !n pres5tly to ?r[ him d[n f 8 excell5cy4 ,:5 y f9d him m\nt+ up to ! heav5s1 & spread+ himself ?us 9 hol9ess & happ9ess1 l a bay-tree1 behold aga91 & y f9d him n1 ?\gh y seek him1 y %all n f9d him1 8 place do? n "k him4 ,he is l "o t comes out ) a great maje/y ^u a /age1 & p]sonates "s mon>*1 or emp]or1 9 ! _w1 & !n ere y c well ga!r y\r ?\ghts1 to "k :at he is1 he is turn$ (f ! /age1 & appe>s 9 "s base & despicable appe>ance4 ,s quickly is man /ript ( all ^? glori\s ornam5ts ( hol9ess1 & puts on ! vile rags ( s9 & wret*$ness1 & is ca/ f ! ?rone ( em95cy above ! creatures1 & f fell[%ip ) ,god1 to be a slave & s]vant to ! du/ ( 8 feet1 & to h communion ) ! devil & 8 angels4 ,& n[1 ye h man hold5 out 9 ,scripture z ! only wret*$ piece ( ! creation1 z ! v plague ( ! _w ! :ole creation groan+ "u him1 7,rom4 viii47 & 9 pa9 to be deliv]$ ( su* a burd51 ( su* an execration & curse & a/oni%m5t4 ,y f9d ! te/imony ( ! ^w condemns him altoge!r1 concludes him "u s91 & !n "u a curse1 & makes all fle% guilty 9 ,god's sight4 ,! ^w speaks o!rwise ( u ?an we ?9k ( ourselves6 8,_! imag9ation is only evil cont9ually10 ,g54 vi4 #e4 ,o !n1 :at mu/ our affections be1 t are c]ta9ly m corrupt6 ,:at !n mu/ our way be6 ,all fle% ha? corrupt$ _! way1 & done abom9able works1 & 8none doe? good10 ,psal4 xiv4 #a1 #b1 #c4 ,b _m flee 9 unto _! good he>ts z _! la/ refuge1 :5 !y are beat5 f ^! outworks ( _! actions & ways4 ,b ! ,scripture %all /orm t also4 8,! he>t is deceitful above all ?+s10 :o c "k x8 x is 8desp]ately wick$10 ,j]4 xvii4 #i4 ,9 a ^w1 man is become ! mo/ lam5table spectacle 9 ! _w1 a comp5d ( all wick$ness & mis]y enclos$ )9 ! walls ( inability & impossibility to help himself1 %ut up )9 a prison ( despair1 a l9k+1 loa?some1 & irksome dungeon4 ,x is l ! miry pit t ,j]emiah 0 ca/ into1 t !re 0 no out-com+1 & no pleasant abode 9 x4 ,n[1 man's /ate be+ ?us1--nay1 hav+ made himself ?us1 & 8s\ght out0 to himself su* sad 8inv5tions10 ,eccl4 vii4 #bi1--;& hav+ 8de/roy$0 himself1 ,hos4 xiii4 #i1 ,:at ?9k ye8 ,%\ld any pity him8 ,if he _h fall5 into su* a pit ( mis]y ignorantly & unwitt+ly1 he _h be5 an object ( compassion1 b hav+ ca/ himself headlong into x1 :o %\ld h pity on him8 ,or1 :o %\ld 8g aside to ask0 h[ he did1 or bemoan him8 ,j]4 xv4 #e4 ,b behold ! ,"l pities man z a fa!r do? 8 *ildr51 ,psal4 ciii4 8,8 compassions fail n10 he comes by su* a loa?some & contemptible object1 & ca/s 8 skirts ov] x1 & sai?1 8,live60 7,ezek4 xvi47 & make? x a "t ( love4 ,i say1 no fle% c\ld h expect$ any m ( ,god ?an to make man happy & holy1 & to promise him life 9 well-do+1 b to repair t happ9ess aft] x 0 wilfully lo/1 & to give life to evil-do]s & s9n]s1--,o h[ f> 0 x f ,adam's expectation :5 he fl$ f ,god6 ,"h !n is ! wond]1 t :5 m5 & angels 7 9 expectation ( ! revelation ( 8 wra? f heav5 aga9/ _! wick$ness1 & ! execution ( ! curse man 0 conclud$ "u1 t ev5 !n ,god is pursu+ man1 & pursues him ) love1 & op5s up to him 8 v he>t & b[els ( love 9 ,jesus ,*ri/6 ,behold !n ! second revelation & manife/ation ( ,god1 9 a way ( grace1 pure grace--( m]cy & pity t[>ds lo/ s9n]s 8,! k9dness & love ( ,god our ,savi\r t[>d man ha? appe>$1 n by works ( righte\sness :i* we h done1 b accord+ to 8 abundant m]cy %[$ 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus10 ,tit4 iii4 #d-f4 ,s !n1 we h ?is purpose ( ,god's love unfold$ to u 9 ! ,scriptures1 & ?is is ! sub/ance ( !m--bo? ,old & ,new ,te/am5t--or ! end ( !m1 8,*ri/ is ! end ( ! law0 7,rom4 x4 #d7 to all s9n]s conclud$ "u s9 & a curse4 ,by x1 our ,"l ,jesus1 ! good ,eb$mele*1 comes & ca/s d[n a cord to u1 & draws u up out ( ! pit ( s9 & mis]y4 ,he comes to ?is prison1 & op5s ! door to let captives free4 ,s !n we h ,god hold5 out to u z a r$eem]1 z a repair] ( our brea*es1--8,god 9 ,*ri/ reconcil+ ! _w10--8,o ,israel1 ?\ ha/ de/roy$ ?yself1 b 9 me is ?9e help10 ,hos4 xiii4 #i4 ,he f9ds to himself 8a ransom to satisfy 8 ju/ice10 ,job xxxiii4 #bd4 ,he f9ds a propitiation to take away s91--a sacrifice to pacify & appease 8 wra?4 ,he f9ds "o ( our bre?r51 b yet 8 own ,son 9 :om he is well pleas$1 & !n holds out all ?is to s9n]s t !y may be satisfi$ 9 _! own consci5ces1 z he is 9 8 own m9d4 ,god ha? satisfi$ himself 9 ,*ri/1 y h n t to d4 ,he is n n[ to be reconcil$ to u1 = he 0 nev] really at odds1 ?\gh he cov]$ 8 c\nt5ance ) fr[ns & ?reats1 s9ce ! ,fall1 & ha? appe>$ 9 fire & ?und]s & :irlw9ds :i* are t]rible1 yet 8 he>t _h always love 9 x to su* p]sons2 & !re=e he is come ne> 9 ,*ri/1 & ab\t reconcil+ u to himself4 ,"h is ! bus9ess !n1 to h our s\ls reconcil$ to him1 to take away ! enmity )9 u1 & z he is satisfi$ ) 8 ,son1 s to satisfy ourselves ) him1 & be z well-pleas$ 9 8 r$emption & pur*ase z ! ,fa!r is1 & !n y believe inde$ 9 him4 ,n[ if ?is 7 accompli%$1 :at h we m to d b to love him & to live to him8 ,:5 y h f\nd 9 ! ,scripture1 & believ$ ) ! he>t1 :at man once 01 & :at he n[ is1 :at ,god once appe>$1 & :at he n[ manife/s himself 9 ! gospel1 ye h no m to d b to se>* 9 ! same ,scriptures :at ye h5ce=? ought to be4 ,ye :o f9d y\r e/ate recov]$ 9 ,*ri/1 ask1 8,:at mann] ( p]sons ought we to be80 ,& ! ,scripture %all also give y t 8=m ( s\nd words10 :i* may n only tea* y to believe 9 him1 b to love him & obey 8 comm&s4 ,! law t be=e condemn$ y is n[ by ,*ri/ put 9 y\r h&s to guide y & conduct y 9 ! way1 & tea*e? y h[ to live h5ce=? to 8 glory4 8,! grace ( ,god t br+e? salvation ha? appe>$ unto all m51 rea*+ u1 t d5y+ ungodl9ess1 & worldly lu/s1 we %\ld live sob]ly1 righte\sly1 & godly 9 ?is pres5t _w10 ,tit4 ii4 #ab4 ,"h is ! sum ( ! rule ( y\r practice & conv]sation1 piety t[>ds ,god1 equity t[>ds m51 & sobriety t[>ds ourselves2 self-d5ial1 & _w d5ial1 & lu/-d5ial1 to give up ) ! _w & our own lu/s1--h5ce=? to h no m to d ) !m1--to resign !m1 n = a "t1 n 9 "p1 b :olly & = ev] 9 affection1 & by p>ts 9 practice & endeav\r2 & !n to resign & give up ourselves to him1 to live to him1 & to live 9 him4 ,?us we h giv5 y a sum ( ! doctr9e ( ! ,scriptures1 ( t :i* is to be believ$1 & t :i* is to be done z our duty4 ,n[ we %all speak a ^w ( ^! two c>d9al graces :i* are ! comp5d ( all graces1--z ! objects ( !m are ! abridgm5t ( ! ,scriptures1--fai? & love4 ,^! 8s\nd words0 c pr(it u no?+1 unless we hold !m fa/ ) fai? & love4 ,fai? is l ! f\nta9-gate4 ,/reams come out ( x t cleanse ! consci5ce f ! guilt ( s91 & purify ! he>t f ! fil? ( s91 because x is t :i* come? to ! 8f\nta9 op5$ up 9 ! h\se ( ,david10 & drawe? wat] out ( ^! 8wells ( salvation40 ,if y consid] ! fall & ru9 ( mank9d1 y w f9d infidelity & unbelief ! f\nta9 ( x z well z ! seal ( x4 ,unbelief ( ! law ( ,god1--( 8 promises & ?reat5+s4 ,?is 0 fir/ call$ 9 "q1 & :5 once call$ 9 "q1 x is half d5i$4 ,ha? ,god said s1 t y %all die8--,x is n f> (f4--8,ye %all n surely die40 ,"h !n 0 ! v beg9n+ ( man's ru94 ,he did n reta9 9 8 k1 & believe ) 8 he>t1 ! tru? & fai?fulness & hol9ess ( ,god1 :i* unbelief 0 conjo9$ & int]m+l$ ) mu* pride--8ye %all be z gods40 ,he began to live out ( ,god1 9 himself1 n rememb]+ t 8 life 0 a /ream ( t div9e f\nta91 t be+ cut (f f x1 w\ld dry up4 ,n[ !re=e1 our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/--an exp]t ,savi\r1 & v le>n$ & complete = ?is "w1--he br+s man out ( ?is pit ( mis]y by t same way he fell into x4 ,he fell d[n by unbelief1 & he br+s him up out ( x by fai?4 ,?is is ! cord t is ca/ d[n to ! poor s\l 9 ! dungeon1 or r 8 fai? is ! dead grip ( ! cord ( div9e promises :i* is s5t unto ! captive-prison]1 & by virtue !re( he is drawn out into ! light ( salvation4 ,unbelief ( ! law ( ,god did fir/ de/roy man1 n[ ! belief ( ! gospel saves him4 ,! n believ+ ( ! ,"l's ?reat5+s 0 ! beg9n+ ( 8 ru91 & believ+ ( 8 preci\s promises is salvation4 ,i say no m1 z our de/ruction began at ! unbelief ( ! law1 s our salvation mu/ beg9 at ! belief ( x4 ,! law & div9e ju/ice w5t out ( 8 sight & s he s9n$ n[ ! law ent]+ into ! consci5ce1 discov]s a man's s9s1 & makes s9 ab\nd1 & t is ! beg9n+ ( our rem$y1 to "k our disease4 ,b z long z ?is is hid f a man's eyes1 he is %ut up 9 unbelief1 he is seal$ & confirm$ 9 8 mis]able e/ate1 & s kept f ,jesus ,*ri/ ! rem$y4 ,?us unbelief fir/ & la/ de/roys4 ,fai? might h pres]v$ ,adam & fai? aga9 may re/ore !e :o ha/ fall5 9 ,adam4 ,!re is a great mi/ake ( fai? among u1 "s tak+ x = a /rong & bl9d confid5ce t admits ( no que/ions or d\bts 9 ! s\l1 & s va9ly p]suad+ !mselves t !y h x1 & "s aga9 conceiv+ x to be su* an assurance ( salvation z in/antly com=ts ! s\l & loose? all objections1 & s fooli%ly vex+ _! own s\ls1 & disquiet+ !mselves 9 va91 = ! want ( t :i*1 if !y und]/ood :at x is1 !y w\ld f9d !y h4 ,i say1 _m s\ls conceive t to be ! be/ fai? t nev] d\bt$1 & ha? always lodg$ 9 !m & kept !m 9 peace s9ce !y 7 born4 ,b1 see+ all m5 7 once 8ali5s f ! commonweal? ( ,israel & /rang]s to ! cov5ant ( promise1 & )\t ,god 9 ! _w10 & s )\t ,*ri/ also1 x is c]ta9 t ^? s\ls :o h always bless$ !mselves 9 _! own he>ts1 & cri$ 8,peace1 peace10 & 7 nev] afraid ( ! wra? to come1 h embrac$ an imag9ation & dream ( _! own he>t = true fai?4 ,x is n big & /\t words t w prove x4 ,m5 may defy ! devil & all 8 works1 & speak v confid5tly1 & yet1 ,god kn[s1 !y are captives by him at 8 pleasure1 & n f> f t mis]y :i* !y ?9k !y h escap$4 ,satan works 9 !m ) su* a crafty conveyance t !y _c p]ceive x4 ,& h[ %\ld !y p]ceive x8 ,= we are 8by nature dead 9 s9s10 & s _c feel or "k t we are su*4 ,x is a tok5 ( life to feel pa91 a c]ta9 tok51 = dead ?+s are s5seless4 ,y "k h[ juggl]s may deceive y\r v s5ses1 & make !m believe !y see t :i* is n1 & feel t :i* !y feel n4 ,oh6 h[ mu* m easy is x = ,satan--su* an +5i\s & exp]im5t$ _s--assi/$ ) ! help ( our deceitful he>ts1 to ca/ su* a mi/ ov] ! eyes ( he>ts1 & make !m believe any ?+6 ,h[ easily may he hide our mis]y f u1 & make u believe x is well ) u6 ,& ?us multitudes ( s\ls p]i% 9 ! v op9ion ( salvation4 ,t v ?+ :i* !y call fai?1--t /rong ungr\nd$ p]suasion1--is no o!r ?+ ?an ! unbelief ( ! he>t1 unbelief1 ,i mean1 ( ! holy law1 ( div9e ju/ice1 & ! wra? to come1 = if ^! once ent]$ into ! s\l's consid]ation1 !y w\ld c]ta9ly ca/ d[n t /ronghold ( va9 confid5ce t ,satan keeps all ! h\se 9 peace by4 ,n[ ?is secure & presumptu\s despis+ ( all ?reat5+s & all convictions1 is v>ni%$ ov] to ! poor s\l ) ! col\r & appe>ance ( fai? 9 ! gospel4 ,!y ?9k1 to believe 9 ,*ri/ is no?+ else b nev] to be afraid ( hell1 :]eas x is no?+ else b a s\l flee+ into ,*ri/ = fe> ( hell1 & flee+ f ! wra? to come to ! city ( refuge4 ,n[ aga91 !re are "s o!r s\ls q contr>y m9d$1 t run ^u ano!r extremity4 ,!y once "q :e!r !y h fai?1 & always "q x4 ,y %all f9d !m always out ( "o d\bt into ano!r1 & /ill return+ ^u ^! debates1 ,:e!r am ,i 9 ,*ri/1 or n8 ,& (t5 p]emptorily conclud+ t !y are n 9 him1 & t !y believe n 9 him4 ,i mu/ confess1 t a s\l mu/ once "q ! matt]1 or !y %all nev] be c]ta94 ,nay1 a s\l mu/ once conclude t x is void ( ,god1 & )\t ,*ri/2 b hav+ discov]$ t1 ,i see no m use & fruit ( y\r frequ5t debates & jangl+s ab\t int]e/4 ,i w\ld say !n unto su* s\ls1 t if y n[ "q x1 x is inde$ ! v "t to put x out ( "q4 ,& h[8 ,n by fram+ or seek+ answ]s to y\r objections1--n by se>*+ into ?yself to f9d "s ?+ to prove x1--n by m]e disput+ ab\t x1 = :5 %all ^! h an end8 ,b simply & pla9ly by sett+ ab\t t :i* is que/ion$4 ,are y 9 d\bt if y be believ]s8 ,h[ %all x be resolv$ !n b by believ+ inde$8 ,x is n[ ! v "t t ?\ art call$ to make application ( ?y s\l to ,*ri/1 if ?\ ?9ke/ ?\ _c make application ( ,*ri/ to ?y s\l4 ,if ?\ _c "k if he be ?9e1 !n h[ %alt ?\ "k x b by *oos+ him = ?9e & embrac+ him 9 ?y s\l8 ,n[ ,i say1 if t "t :i* is sp5t ab\t su* unpr(itable debates1 7 sp5t 9 solid & s]i\s endeav\rs ab\t ! ?+ 9 debate1 x w\ld quickly be out ( debate4 ,if y 7 m 9 ! ob$i5ce to ^? comm&s1 ?an 9 ! dispute :e!r y h obey$ or n1 y w\ld soon] come to satisfaction 9 x4 ,?is ,i say ! r1 because ! weighti] & pr9cipal p>ts ( ! gospel are ^? direct acts ( fai? & love to ,jesus ,*ri/1 bo? ^! are ! outgo+s ( ! s\l to him4 ,n[ aga9 exam9ation ( our fai? & assurance are b second>y & consequ5t reflections ^u ourselves1 & are ! s\l return+ 9 aga9 to itself1 to f9d :at is )94 ,!re=e1 ,i say1 a ,*ri/ian is pr9cipally call$ to ! fir/1 & always call$4 ,x is ! *ief duty ( man1 :i*1 = no evid5ce1 no d\bt+1 no que/ion+1 %\ld be left undone4 ,if ye be 9 any hesitation :e!r y are believ]s or n1 ,i am sure ! *iefe/ ?+1 & mo/ conc]n+1 is1 r to believe ?an to "k x4 ,x is a ,*ri/ian's be+ to believe1 x is inde$ 8 com=t & well be+ to "k x1 b if y d n "k x1 !n by all means s mu* ! m set ab\t x pres5tly4 ,let ! s\l consid] ,*ri/ & ! preci\s promises1 & lay its weight ^u him2 ?is y ought to d1 & n to leave ! o!r undone4 ,secondly1 ,i say to su* s\ls1 t x is ! mi/ake ( ! v nature ( fai? t leads !m to su* p]plexities1 & cause? su* inevid5ce4 ,x is n s mu* ! inevid5ce ( m>ks & fruits t makes !m d\bt1 z ! misappreh5sion ( ! ?+ itself1 = z long z !y mi/ake x 9 its own nature1 no sign1 no m>k1 c satisfy 9 x4 ,y take fai? to be a p]suasion ( ,god's love t calms & quiets ! m9d4 ,n[1 su* a p]suasion ne$s no signs to "k x by1 x is manife/ by its own pres5ce1 z light by its own brightness4 ,x 7 a fooli% "q to ask any1 h[ !y knew t !y 7 p]suad$ ( ano!r's affection8 ,! v p]suasion make? itself m c]ta9 to ! s\l ?an any tok54 ,s !n1 :ile y "q :e!r y h fai? or n1 & 9 ! mean "t take fai? to be no?+ else b su* a p]suasion1 x is 9 va9 to br+ any m>ks or signs to conv9ce y t y h fai?1 = if su* a p]suasion & assurance 7 9 y1 x w\ld be m p[]ful to assure y\r he>ts ( itself ?an any ?+ else1 & :ile y are d\bt+ ( x1 x is m manife/ t y h x n1 ?an any signs or m>ks c be able to make x appe> t y h x4 ,if any w\ld lab\r to conv9ce a bl9d man t he saw ! light1 & gave him signs & tok5s ( ! lights %9+1 ! bl9d man c\ld n believe him1 = x is m c]ta9 to himself t he sees n1 t any evid5ce c make ! contr>y probable4 ,y are /ill wi%+ & seek+ su* a fai? z puts all out ( "q4 ,n[1 :5 m9i/]s br+ any m>ks to prove y h true fai?1 x _c satisfy or settle y1 because y\r v que/ion+ proves t ye h n t :i* ye "q4 ,if y _h su* a p]suasion1 y w\ld n "q x4 ,s !n1 z long z y are 9 t mi/ake conc]n+ ! true nature ( fai?1 all ! signs ( ! ^w _c settle y4 ,b ,i say1 if once y und]/ood ! true nature ( fai?1 x w\ld be m cle> 9 itself unto y1 ?an readily m>ks & signs c\ld make x especially 9 ! "t ( temptation4 ,if y w\ld "k1 !n1 :at x is inde$1 consid] :at ! ^w ( ,god holds out conc]n+ himself1 or u1 & ! solid belief ( t 9 ! he>t ha? some?+ ( ! nature ( sav+ fai? 9 x4 ,! ,"l gives a te/imony conc]n+ man1 t he is 8born 9 s910 t he is 8dead 9 s910 & all 8 8imag9ations are only evil cont9ually40 ,n[1 ,i say1 to receive ?is tru? into ! s\l1 ^u ,god's te/imony1 is a po9t ( fai?4 ,! ,"l 9 8 ^w 8concludes all "u s90 & wra?1 s1 !n1 = a s\l to conclude itself also "u s9 & wra? is a po9t ( fai?4 ,fai? is ! s\l's te/imony to ,god's tru?1 ! ^w is ,god's te/imony4 ,n[ !n1 if a s\l receive ?is te/imony )91 :e!r x be law or gospel1 x is an act ( fai?4 ,if a s\l condemn itself1 & judge itself1 t is a sett+ to our seal t ,god is true :o speaks 9 8 law1 & s x is a believ+ 9 ,god4 ,i say m to believe ) ! he>t t we _c believe1 is a great po9t ( s\nd belief1 because x is a seal+ ( t ^w ( ,god1--8,! he>t is desp]ately wick$10 & 8( ourselves we c d no?+40 ,n[1 ,i am p]suad$1 if su* s\ls knew ?is1 !y w\ld put an end to _! _m cont5tions & wrangl+s ab\t ?is po9t1 & w\ld r bless ,god t ha? op5$ _! eyes to see !mselves1 ?an cont5d ) him = t !y h no fai?4 ,x is light only t discov]s d>kness1 & fai? only t disc]ns unbelief4 ,x is life & heal? only t feel pa9 & sickness1 = if all 7 alike1 no?+ c\ld be f\nd17#acf7 z 9 dead bodies4 ,n[1 ,i say to su* s\ls z believe 9 ,god ! ,lawgiv]1 believe also 9 ,*ri/ ! ,r$eem]4 ,& :at is t8 ,x is n to "k t ,i h an int]e/ 9 him4 ,no1 t mu/ come aft]1 x is ! ,_s's seal+ aft] believ+ :i* puts itself out ( "q :5 x comes4 ,& s if y _h x y ne$$ n _m signs to "k x by1 at lea/ y w\ld n d\bt ( x1 m ?an he t sees ! light c "q x4 ,b1 ,i say1 to believe 9 ,*ri/ is simply ?is3 ,i1--:atsoev] ,i be1--ungodly1 wret*$1 pollut$1 desp]ate1 am will+ to h ,jesus ,*ri/ = my ,savi\r1 ,i h no o!r help1 or hope1 if x be n 9 him4 ,x is1 ,i say1 to lean ! weight ( ?y s\l on ?is f\ndation /one laid 9 ,zion1 to embrace ! promises ( ! gospel1 albeit g5]al1 z 8wor?y ( all acceptation10 & wait ^u ! p]=mance ( !m4 ,x is no o!r ?+ b to make ,*ri/ welcome1 to say1 8 #8,ev5 s1 ,"l ,jesus1' ,i am cont5t 9 my s\l t ?\ be my ,savi\r1 to be f\nd 9 !e1 #8n hav+ my own righte\sness4' 0 ,i am well pleas$ to ca/ away my own z dung1 & f9d myself no o!r ?an an ungodly man4 ,n[ x is c]ta9 t _m s\ls t are /ill que/ion+ :e!r !y h fai?1 yet d f9d ?is 9 _! s\ls1 b because !y "k n t x is fai? :i* !y f9d1 !y g ab\t to seek t :i* is n fai?1 & :]e x is n to be f\nd1 & s disquiet !mselves 9 va91 & h9d] fruitfulness4 ,n[1 ! fai? ( a ,*ri/ian is no fancy1 x is n a light va9 imag9ation ( ! bra91 b x dwells 9 ! he>t1--8) ! he>t man believes10 & x dwells ) love4 ,fai? & love1 we ne$ n be curi\s to di/+ui% !m4 ,x is c]ta9 t love is 9 x1 & f x4 ,x is 9 ! v bosom ( x1 because fai? is a s\l embrac+ ( ,*ri/1 x is a *oos+ ( him = its portion & !n ^u ! review ( ?is goodly portion1 & f consid]ation ( :at he is1 & ha? done = u1 ! s\l loves him /ill m1 & is impati5t ( s mu* di/ance f him4 ,we f9d !m conjo9$ 9 ,scripture1 b !y are "o 9 ! he>t4 ,o t we /udi$ to h ^! jo9tly engrav5 on ! he>t6 ,z !y are jo9$ 9 ! ^w1 s our he>t %\ld be a 8liv+ epi/le40 ,fai? & love are two words b "o ?+ "u diff]5t notions4 ,!y are ! outgo+s ( ! s\l to ,*ri/ = life1--! brea?+s ( ! s\l aft] him1 = m ( him1 :5 x ha? once ta/$ h[ good he is4 ,fai? is n a speculation1 or a w&]+ ?\ght ( tru?1 x is ! tru?1 n captivat$ into ! m9d1 b dwell+ 9 ! he>t1 & gett+ possession ( ! :ole man4 ,y "k a man & 8 w are "o1 n s a man & 8 m9d1 = he may conceive ! tru? ( _m ?+s he loves n1 b :atev] a man loves1 t & he 9 a mann] become "o ) ano!r4 ,love is unitive1 x is ! mo/ excell5t union ( di/ant ?+s4 ,! w comm&s ! :ole man1 & ha? ! (fice ( apply+ ( all ! faculties to _! prop] works ,illa imp]at1 ali exsequuntur4 ,!re=e :5 once div9e tru? gets entry into ! he>t ( a man1 & becomes "o ) 8 w & affection1 x w quickly comm& ! :ole man to practise & execute1 & !n he t receiv$ 8! tru? 9 love0 is f\nd a walk] 9 ! tru?4 ,_m p]sons captivate tru? 9 _! und]/&+s1 z ! ,g5tiles did1 !y hold or deta9 x 9 unrighte\sness1 b because x ha? no lib]ty to desc5d into ! he>t1 & possess t g>rison1 x _c comm& ! man4 ,b oh6 x is bett] to be tru?'s captive ?an to captivate tru?1 sai? ! apo/le1 8,ye h obey$ f ! he>t t =m ( doctr9e :i* 0 deliv]$ y10 ,rom4 vi4 #ag4 ,o a bless$ captivity6 to be deliv]$ ov] to tru?1--t is inde$ fre$om1 = tru? makes free1 ,john viii4 #cb4 ,& x makes free :]e x is 9 fre$om4 ,give x fre$om to comm& !e1 & x %all inde$ deliv] !e f all /range lords2 & ?\ %alt obey x f ! he>t :5 x is inde$ 9 ! he>t4 ,:5 ! tru?s ( ,god1--:e!r promises1 or ?reat5+s or comm&s1--are impress$ into ! he>t1 y %all f9d ! expressions ( !m 9 ! conv]sion4 ,fai? is n an empty ass5t to ! tru?1 b a receiv+ ( x 89 love10 & :5 ! tru? is receiv$ 9 love1 !n x beg9s to "w by love4 8,fai? worke? by love10 sai? ,paul1 ,gal4 v4 #f4 ,t n[ is ! prop] nature ( its op]ation :i* expresses its own nature4 ,ob$i5ce proce$+ f love to ,god fl[s f fai? 9 ,god1 & t %[s ! true & liv+ nature ( t fai?4 ,if ! s\l )9 receive ! seal & impression ( ! tru? ( ,god1 x w r5d] ! image ( t same tru? 9 all its actions4 ,love is put = all ob$i5ce4 ,x is made ! v sum & comp5d ( ! law1 ! fulfill+ ( x2 = ! tru? is ! mo/ effectual & con/ra9+ pr9ciple ( ob$i5ce1 & )al ! mo/ sweet & pleasant4 ,! love ( ,*ri/ con/ra9s u to live to him1 & n h5ce=? to ourselves1 #b ,cor4 v4 #ad1 #ae4 ,z ,i said1 a man & 8 w is "o2 if y engage x1 y b9d all1 if y ga9 x1 x w br+ all ) x4 ,z x is ! mo/ ready way to ga9 any p>ty1 to engage _! head :om !y foll[ & ^u :om !y dep5d1 let a man's love be once ga9$ to ,*ri/1 & ! :ole tra9 ( ! s\l's faculties ( ! outw>d s5ses & op]ations1 w foll[ ^u x4 ,x 0 an excell5t & p]t95t "q t ,*ri/ ask$ ,pet]1 :5 he 0 go+ away1 7if ,pet] _h consid]$ ,*ri/'s purpose 9 x1 he w\ld n h be5 s ha/y & displeas$7 8,pet]1 #8love/ ?\ me8' !n #8fe$ my %eep4' 0 ,if a man love ,*ri/1 he w c]ta9ly /udy to please him1 & ?\gh he %\ld d nev] s mu* 9 ob$i5ce1 x is no pleasure except x be done out ( love4 ,o ?is1 & m ( ?is 9 ! he>t1 w\ld make m9i/]s fe$ well1 & tea* well1 & w\ld make p obey well6 8,if ye love me1 keep my comm&m5ts40 ,love devotes & consecrates all t is 9 a man to ! pleasure ( him :om he loves1 !re=e x fa%ions & con=ms "o--ev5 aga9/ nature--to ano!r's hum\r & affection4 ,x con/ra9s n to live to ourselves1 b to him1--its joy & delight is 9 him1 & !re=e all is giv5 up & resign$ to him4 ,n[ z x is c]ta91 t if y love him y w d mu*1 s x is c]ta9 t little is accept$ = mu* t proce$s f love1 & !re=e1 our poor maim$ & halt+ ob$i5ce is call$ 8! fulfill+ ( ! law40 ,he is well pleas$ ) x1 because love is well pleas$ ) x4 ,love ?9ks no?+ too mu*--all too little1 & !re=e 8 love ?9ks any ?+ f u mu*1 s9ce he w\ld give m4 ,he accepts t :i* is giv51 ! lov]'s mite ca/ into ! treasury1 is m ?an t5 times s mu* outw>d ob$i5ce f ano!r man4 ,he meets love ) love4 ,if ! s\l's desire be t[>ds ! love ( 8 "n1 if love (f]1 ?\gh a f>?+1 8 love receiv+ x c\nts x a cr[n4 ,love (f]+ a pres5t ( duty1 f9ds _m imp]fections 9 x1 & cov]s any good t is 9 x1 seems n to reg>d x1 & !n beholds x z a recomp5se4 ,8 love1 receiv+ ! pres5t f u1 cov]s a multitude ( infirmities t are 9 x4 ,& ?us1 :at 9 ! desire & endeav\r ( love on our "p1 & :at 9 ! acceptation ( :at is done on 8 "p1 8love is ! fulfill+ ( ! law40 ,x is an usual prov]b4 ,all ?+s are z !y are tak52 8,love is ! fulfill+ ( ! law10 because our lov+ ,fa!r takes x s1 he takes z mu* delight 9 ! poor *ildr5's will+ness1 z 9 ! m ag$'s /r5g?1 ! (f] & endeav\r ( ! "o please? him1 z well z ! p]=mance ( ! o!r4 ,! love ( ,god is ! fulfill+ ( ! law1 = x is a liv+ law1 x is ! law writt5 on ! he>t1 x is ! law ( a _s ( life )94 ,quis legem det amantibus8 ,major lex amor sibi ipsi e/4 ,y almo/ ne$ n prescribe any rules1 or set ov] ! head ( love ! au?ority & pa9 ( a comm&1 = x is a great] law to itself4 ,x ha? )9 its own bosom z deep an engagem5t & obligation to any ?+ t may please ,god z y c put ^u x1 = x is 9 itself ! v engagem5t & bond ( ! s\l to him4 ,?is is x1 inde$1 :i* w d him s]vice1 & t is ! s]vice :i* he likes4 ,x is t only s]ves him con/antly & pleasantly & con/antly2 x _c s]ve him :i* do? x n pleasantly1 = x is delight only t makes x con/ant4 ,viol5t motions may be swift1 b n durable2 !y la/ n long4 ,fe> & t]ror is a k9d ( ext]nal impulse t may drive a s\l swiftly to "s duty1 b because t is n "o ) a s\l1 x _c endure long1 x is n good company to ! s\l4 ,b love1 mak+ a duty pleasant1 becomes "o ) ! s\l4 ,x incorporates ) x & becomes l its nature to x1 t ?\gh x %\ld n move s swiftly1 yet moves m con/antly4 ,& :at is love b ! v motion ( ! s\l to ,god8 ,& s till x h atta9$ t1 to be 9 him1 x c f9d no place ( re/4 ,n[ ?is is only ! s]vice t he is pleas$ )1 :i* comes f love1 because he sees 8 own image 9 x2 = love 9 u is no?+ else b ! impression & /amp t ,god's love to u makes on ! he>t4 ,x is t v reflection ( t sweet w>m beam4 ,s !n :5 8 love reflects back unto himself c>ry+ our he>t & duty ) x1 he kn[e? 8 own sup]scription1 he loves 8 own image 9 su* a duty4 8,if a man love me1 he w keep my words1 & my ,fa!r w love him1 & we w come unto him1 & make our abode ) him10 ,john xiv4 #bc4 ,"h n[ is an evid5ce t he likes x1 = he mu/ ne$s l t place he *ooses to dwell 94 ,he :o ha? su* a glori\s mansion & palace above mu/ ne$s love t s\l de>ly1 t he w pref] x to 8 high & holy place4 ,n[ ,i "k x w be ! secret "q & compla9t ( "s s\ls1 h[ %all ,i get love to ,god8 ,i _c love him1 my he>t is s desp]ately wick$1 ,i _c say z ,pet]1 8,"l ?\ kn[e/ t ,i love !e40 ,i %all n insi/ ^u ! discov]y ( y\r love unto him by m>ks & signs2 only ,i say1 if ?\ inde$ f ?y he>t desire/ to love him1 & art griev$ t !re is n ?is love 9 ?y s\l to him :i* becomes s love-wor?y a ,savi\r1 !n ?\ inde$ love/ him1 = he t love? ! love ( ,god1 love? ,god himself4 ,& :]e=e art ?\ sad = ! want ( t love1 b because ?\ love/ him 9 "s measure1 & )al f9de/ him beyond all t ?\ can/ ?9k & love8 ,b ,i say1 t :i* mo/ conc]ns !e is to love /ill m1 & t ?\ w\lde/ be /ill m e>ne/ to love him ?an to "k t ?\ love/ him4 ,n[ ,i "k no m effectual way to increase love to ,jesus ,*ri/1 ?an to believe 8 love4 ,*ri/ ,jesus is 8! au?or & f9i%] bo? ( fai? & love20 & 8we love him because he fir/ lov$ u40 ,!re=e ! "r discov]y ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 :at he is1 & :at he ha? done = s9n]s1 is t :i* w ( all ?+s mo/ prevail to engage ! s\l unto him4 ,b z long z ye susp5d y\r fai? ^u ! be+ or increase ( y\r love & ob$i5ce--z ! mann] ( too _m is--y take ev5 su* a c\rse z he t w n plant ! tree till he see ! fruits ( x1 :i* is contr>y to common s5se & reason4 ,s9ce ?is !n1 is ! sum ( true religion1 to believe 9 ,*ri/ & to love him1 & s live to him1--we %all w9d up all t is spok5 into t exhortation ( ! apo/le's3 8,hold fa/ ! =m ( s\nd words :i* ?\ ha/ he>d40 ,y h ?is doctr9e ( fai? & love deliv]$ unto y :i* may be able to save y\r s\ls4 ,!n ,i besee* y1 hold !m fa/1 salvation is 9 !m4 ,!y are 8s\nd words & :olesome words10 words ( life1 _s & life1 7z ,*ri/ speaks17 z well z words ( tru?4 ,b h[ w y hold !m fa/ t h !m n at all--t "k !m n ?\gh y he> !m8 ,y :o are ignorant ( ! gospel & he> no?+ b a s\nd ( words1 in/ead ( s\nd & :olesome words1 h[ c y hold !m fa/8 ,c a man hold ! w9d 9 ! holl[ ( 8 h&1 or keep a s\nd )9 x8 ,y "k no m b a s\nd & a w9d t passe? by y\r e>1 )\t obs]v+ ei!r tru? or life 9 x4 ,b !n aga91 y :o und]/& ^! s\nd words1 & h 8a =m ( k1 & ( ! lett] ( ! law10 :at w t avail y8 ,y _c hold x fa/1 except y h x )9 y1 & x is )9 y inde$ :5 x is 9 y\r he>t1--:5 ! =m ( x is engrav5 ^u ! v s\l 9 love4 ,n[1 ?\gh y und]/& ! s\nd ( ^! words1 & ! s\nd ( tru? 9 !m1 yet y receive n ! liv+ image ( !m :i* is fai? & love4 ,c y pa9t a s\nd8 ,c y =m x1 or engrave x on any ?+8 ,nay1 b ^! s\nd words are m sub/antial & solid4 ,!y mu/ be engrav5 on ! he>t1 else y w nev] hold !m4 ,!y may be easily pluck$ out ( ! m\? & h& by temptation1 unless !y be enclos$ & laid up 9 ! secret ( ! he>t z ,m>y laid !m4 ,! tru? mu/ hold !e fa/ or ?\ can/ n hold x fa/2 x mu/ captivate !e1 & b9d !e ) ! gold5 *a9s ( affection1 :i* only is true fre$om1 or c]ta9ly ?\ wilt let x g4 ,nay1 y mu/ n only h ! tru? receiv$ by love unto y\r he>t b1 z ! apo/le speaks1 y mu/ also 8hold fa/ ! =m ( s\nd words40 ,scripture words are s\nd words2 ! ,scripture me?od ( tea*+ is s\nd & :olesome4 ,!re may be uns\nd words us$ 9 express+ true matt]1 & if a man %all give lib]ty to 8 own luxuriant imag9ation to expatiate 9 notions & expressions1 ei!r to cat* ! e> ( ! vulg>1 or to appe> "s new discov]] ( light & gospel my/]ies1 he may z readily fall into error & d>kness z into tru? & light4 ,"s m5 d brisk up old tru?s1 ,scripture tru?s1 into "s new dress ( language & notions & !n give !m out = new discov]ies1 new lights1 b 9 s do+1 !y (t5 haz>d ! los+ ( ! tru? itself4 ,we %\ld bew>e & take he$ ( /range words t h ! lea/ appe>ance ( evil su* z ,*ri/$ & ,godd$47#acg7 ,let u ?9k x en\gh to be wise accord+ to ! ,scriptures1 & suspect all t z va9 empty1 uns\nd1 t t5ds n to ! increase ( fai? 9 ,*ri/ & love & ob$i5ce unto him1 z ord9>ily ! dialect ( ^? call$ ,ant9omians is4 ,giv+1 & n grant+1 t !y _h no uns\nd m9d1 yet ,i am sure !y use uns\nd words to express s\nd matt]4 ,! clo!s %\ld be %ap$ to ! p]son4 ,tru? is pla9 & simple2 let words ( tru? also be full ( simplicity4 ,i say no m b leave t ^u y t y hold fa/ ev5 ! v words ( ! ,scriptures & be n bewit*$ by ! va9 pret5sions ( _s--all _s1--pure & spiritual s]vice1--& su* l1 to ! ca/+ (f ( ! ^w ( tru?1 z lett]1 z fle%4 ,& su* is ! high atta9m5t ( "s 9 ^! days--an high atta9m5t inde$1 & a mighty progress 9 ! way to de/ruction--! v la/ discov]y ( t ,anti*ri/ & man ( s94 ,oh1 make mu* ( ! ,scripture = y %all nei!r read n he> ! l ( x 9 ! _w6 ,o!r books may h s\nd matt]1 b !re is /ill some?+1 9 mann] or words1 uns\nd4 ,no man c speak to y tru? 9 su* pla9ness & simplicity1 9 su* s\ndness also4 ,b "h is bo? s\nd matt]1 & s\nd words1 ! tru? hold5 out truly2 heal? & salvation hold5 out 9 z :olesome a matt] z is possible4 ,matt] & mann] are bo? div9e4 ,lecture ,,vii4 ,( ,! ,"n ,( ,god ,exod4 iii4 #ac1 #ad4--8;,& ,moses said unto ,god1 ,behold1 :5 ,i come unto ! *ildr5 ( ,israel & %all say unto !m1 ,! ,god ( y\r fa!rs ha? s5t me unto y & !y %all say to me1 ,:at is 8 "n8 :at %all ,i say unto !m8 ,& ,god said unto ,moses1 ,i ,,am ,,t ,i ,,am & he said1 ,?us %alt ?\ say unto ! *ildr5 ( ,israel1 ,i ,,am ha? s5t me unto y40 ,we are n[ ab\t ?is "q1 ,:at ,god is4 ,b :o c answ] x8 ,or1 if answ]$1 :o c und]/& x8 ,x %\ld a/oni% u 9 ! v entry to ?9k t we are ab\t to speak & to he> ( 8 maje/y :om 8eye ha? n se51 nor e> he>d1 nor ha? x ent]$ into ! he>t ( any creature to consid] :at he is40 ,?9k ye t bl9d m5 c\ld h a p]t95t disc\rse ( light & col\rs8 ,w\ld !y =m any suitable notion ( t !y _h nev] se51 & :i* _c be kn[n b by see+8 ,:at an ignorant spee* w\ld a deaf man make ( s\nd :i* a man _c s mu* z "k :at x is b by he>+ ( x8 ,h[ !n c we speak ( ,god :o dwells 9 su* inaccessible light t ?\gh we _h our eyes op5$1 yet !y are f> less proportion$ to t respl5d5t brightness1 ?an a bl9d eye is to ! sun's light8 ,x us$ to be a "q4 ,if !re be ,god8 ,or1 h[ x may be kn[n t !re is a ,god8 ,x 7 almo/ blasphemy to move su* a "q1 if !re 7 n s mu* ,a!ism 9 ! he>ts ( m51 :i* makes u ei!r to d\bt1 or n firmly to believe & s]i\sly to consid] x4 ,b :at may conv9ce s\ls ( ! ,div9e ,maje/y8 ,truly1 ,i ?9k1 if x be n evid5t by its own brightness1 all ! reason t c he br\ght is b l a c&le's light to see ! sun by6 ,yet1 because ( our weakness ! ,"l %9es ^u u 9 ! creatures1 z 9 a glass & ?is is become ! be/ way to take up ! glori\s brightness ( 8 maje/y by reflection 9 8 ^w & works4 ,god himself dwells 9 light inaccessible t no man c approa* unto1 if any look /raight to t ,sun ( ,righte\sness1 he %all be a/oni%$ & amaz$ & see no m ?an 9 ! v d>kness4 ,b ! be/ way to behold ! sun is to look at x 9 a pail ( wat]1 & ! sure/ way to "k ,god by1 is to take him up 9 a /ate ( humiliation & condesc5sion1 z ! sun 9 ! ra9b[4 ,9 8 ^w & works1 :i* are mirrors ( ! div9e p[] & goodness & d reflect ^u ! he>ts & eyes ( all m5 ! beems ( t uncreat$ light4 ,if ?is be n ! 8spee* t0 day utt]e? unto day1 & night unto night1 8,"o self ,be+ gave me a be+10 & if ?\ he> n t language t is 8gone out into all ! e>?10 & be n1 z x 71 nois$ & possess$ ) all ! s\nds ( e ?+ ab\t !e1 above !e1 b5ea? !e1 yea1 & )9 !e1 all s++ a melodi\s song to t excell5t "n :i* is above all names & conspir+ to give te/imony to ! f\nta9 ( _! be+ if ?is1 ,i say1 be n s s5sible unto !e z if a tongue & a voice 7 giv5 to e creature to express x1 !n1 inde$1 we ne$ n reason ! bus9ess ) !e :o ha/ lo/ ?y s5ses4 ,d b1 ,i say1 retire inw>dly1 & ask 9 sobriety & sadness1 :at ?y consci5ce ?9ks ( x1 & und\bt$ly x %all confess a div9e maje/y1 or at lea/ tremble at ! appreh5sion ( :at x ei!r w n confess or sl5d]ly believes4 ,! v evid5ce ( tru? %all extort an ackn[l$gm5t f x4 ,if any man d5i$ ! div9e maje/y1 ,i w\ld seek no o!r argum5t to p]suade him ?an :at 0 us$ to conv9ce an old philosoph] :o d5i$ ! fire3 !y put 8 h& 9 x till he felt x4 ,s ,i say1 return )9 to ?y own consci5ce & ?\ %alt f9d ! scor*+ heat ( t ,div9e ,maje/y burn+ x up1 :om ?\ w\ld/ n confess4 ,!re is an inw>d feel+ & s5se ( ,god t is impr9t$ 9 e s\l by nature t leaves no man )\t su* a te/imony ( ,god1 t makes him 8)\t excuse !re is no man s impi\s s a!i/ical1 b :e!r he w or n1 he %all feel at "s times t :i* he loves n to "k or consid] (1 s t :at re/ secure consci5ces h f ! fe> & t]ror ( ,god1 x is l ! sleep ( a drunk5 man1 :o1 ev5 :5 he sleeps1 does n re/ quietly40 ,n[1 al?\gh ?is inw>d /amp ( a ,deity be engrav5 on ! m9ds ( all1 & e creature )\t h "s m>ks ( 8 glory /amp$ on !m1 s t all ?+s a man c behold above him1 or ab\t him1 or b5ea? him1 ! mo/ mean & inconsid]able creatures1 are pe>ls & transp>5t /ones t ca/ abroad ! rays ( t glori\s brightness :i* %9es on !m1 z if a man 7 enclos$ into a city built all ( preci\s /ones1 t 9 ! sun%9e all & e p>cel ( x1 ! /reets1 ! h\ses1 ! ro(s1 ! w9d[s all ( x1 reflect$ into 8 eyes ^? sunbeams 9 su* a mann] z x all _h be5 "o mirror--?\gh1 ,i say1 ?is be s1 yet su* is ! blocki%ness & /upidity ( m5 t !y d n1 = all ?is1 consid] ( ! glori\s ,creator1 s t all ^! lamps seem to be light$ 9 va9 to %[ =? 8 glory1 :i*1 ?\gh !y d e way display _! beams ^u u1 t we c turn our eye n[h]e b su* a ray %all p5etrate x1 yet we ei!r d n consid] x1 or ! consid]ation ( x takes n su* deep root z to lead home to ,god4 ,!re=e ! ,scripture calls all natural m5 a!i/s4 ,!y h 8said 9 _! he>t1 !re is no ,god10 ,psal4 xiv4 #a4 ,all m5 almo/ confess a ,god ) _! m\?1 & ?9k !y believe 9 him1 b alas6 behold _! actions & he>ts1 :at te/imony !y give = a man's walk+ & conv]sation is l an eye witness1 t "o ( !m des]ves m cr$it ?an t5 e>-witnesses ( pr(essions1--,plus valet oculatus te/is unus1 quam auriti decem4 ,n[1 ,i may ask ( y1 :at w\ld ye d1 h[ w\ld ye walk1 if ye believ$ !re 7 no ,god8 ,w\ld ye be m dissolute & pr(ane1 & m void ( religion8 ,w\ld n human laws b9d y z mu* 9 t case z !y n[ d8 ,= t is almo/ all ! re/ra9t t is ^u _m1--! fe> ( temporal puni%m5t1 or %ame among m54 ,set y\r walk+ beside a hea!n's conv]sation1 & save t y say1 ye believe 9 ! true ,god1 & he d5ies him1 !re is no diff]5ce4 ,y\r transgressions speak l\d] ?an y\r pr(essions1 8t !re is no fe> ( ,god be=e y\r eyes01 ,psal4 xxxvi4 #a4 ,y\r practice belies y\r pr(ession1 y 8pr(ess t y "k ,god1 b 9 works y d5y him10 sai? ,paul1 ,tit4 i4 #af ,ore quod dicitis1 op]e negatis4 ,9 ! words read 9 y\r audi5ce1 y h a /range "q1 & a /range answ]3 a "q ( ,moses & an answ] ( ,god4 ,! occasion ( x 0 ! ,"l's giv+ to ,moses a /range & unc\? message4 ,he 0 giv+ him commission to g & speak to a k+ to dismiss & let g six hundr$ ?\s& ( 8 subjects1 & to speak to a num]\s nation to dep>t f _! own dwell+s & come out :i!r ! "l %\ld lead !m4 ,might n ,moses !n say )9 himself1 8 #8,:o am ,i1 to speak su* a ?+ to a ,k+8 ,:o am ,i1 to lead out su* a mighty p8 ,:o w believe t ?\ ha/ s5t me8 ,w n all m5 call me a deceiv]1 an en?usia/ical fell[1 t take ^u me su* a ?+8' ,well !n1 sai? ,moses to ! ,"l1--#8,"l1 :5 ,i %all say1 t ! ,god ( _! fa!rs s5t me unto !m1 !y w n believe me1 !y h n[ =gott5 ?y maje/y1 & ?9k t ?\ art b ev5 l ! vanities ( ! nations1 !y _c "k _! own portion f o!r nations va9 idols :i* !y h giv5 ! same "n unto1 & call gods z well z ?\ art call$4 ,n[ !re=e1' says he1 #8:5 !y ask me :at ?y prop] "n is by :i* ?\ art di/+ui%$ f all idols1 & all ! works ( ?9e own h&s1 & ( m5's h&s1 :at %all ,i say unto !m8 ,"h is ! "q4' ,b :y aske/ ?\ my "n8 sai? ! ,"l to ,jacob10 ,g54 xxxii4 #bi4 ,import+1 t x is high presumption & bold curiosity to se>* su* wond]4 ,ask n my "n1 sai? ! angel to ,manoah1 = 8x is secret or wond]ful40 ,judges xiii4 #ah4 ,x is a my/]y1 a hidd5 my/]y1 n = want ( light1 b = too mu* light4 ,x is a secret1 x is wond]ful1 out ( ! rea* ( all creat$ capacity4 ,?\ %alt call 8 "n 8,wond]ful10 ,isa4 ix4 #f4 ,:at "n c express t incompreh5sible ,maje/y8 ,! m9d is m compreh5sive ?an words1 b ! m9d & s\l is too n>r[ to conceive him4 ,o !n6 h[ %ort a g>m5t mu/ all words1 ! mo/ significant & compreh5sive & sup]lative words be8 ,solomon's s\l & he>t 0 enl>g$ z ! s& ( ! sea1 b ,o x is n l>ge en\gh = ! ,creator ( x6 8,:at is 8 "n1 & :at is 8 ,son's "n1 if ?\ can/ tell80 ,prov4 xxx4 #d4 ,! ,"l himself expresses x to our capacity1 because we are n capable ( :at he c express1 mu* less ( :at he is4 ,if he %\ld speak to u ( himself z he is1 ,o1 x %\ld be 8d>k say+s10 hid f ! und]/&+s ( all liv+6 ,we c\ld rea* no m ( x1 b t x is a wond]1 a secret4 ,"h is ! highe/ atta9m5t ( our k1 to "k !re is "s my/]y 9 x1 b n :at t my/]y is4 ,*ri/ ha? a "n above all names1 h[ !n c we "k t "n8 ,x 0 well said by "s ( old1 ,deus e/ & yet multorum nom9um1 et tam5 nullius nom9is1 he ha? all names1 & yet he ha? no "n4 quia e/ omnia1 et tam5 nihil omnium1 because he is all 9 all1 & yet none ( all1 ,deus e/ quod vides1 et quod non vides4 ,y may call him by all ! works ( 8 h&s1 = ^! are beams ( 8 uncreat$ light1 & /reams ( 8 inexhau/ible sea ( goodness1 s t :atev] p]fection is 9 !m1 all t is em95tly1 yea1 inf9itely 9 him4 ,!re=e sai? ,*ri/1 8,!re is "o good1 ev5 ,god & he calls himself #8! light ( life1' 0 & !re=e y h s _m names ( ,god 9 ,scripture4 ,!re is no quality1 no prop]ty1 or virtue1 t ha? ! lea/ %ad[ ( goodness1 b he is t ess5tially1 really1 et]nally1 & pr9cipally1 s t ! creature des]ves n su* names b z !y p>ticipate ( 8 fulness4 ,he is ! true light1 ! true life1 ! sun is n t true light ?\gh x give light to ! moon & to m51 = x borr[s its light & %9+ f him4 ,all creatures are & %9e b by reflection1 !re=e ^! names d agree to !m b by a metaphor s to speak1 ! propriety & tru? ( !m is 9 him4 ,z x is b a borr[$ k9d ( spee* to call a picture or image a man--only because ( ! repres5tation & lik5ess to him x communicates 9 "o "n ) him--ev5 s1 9 "s mann]1 ! creatures are b "s %ad[s1 pictures1 or resemblances1 & equivocal %apes ( ,god1 & :atev] "n !y h ( good1 wise1 /rong1 beautiful1 true1 or su* l1 x is borr[$ spee* f ,god ^: image !y h4 ,& yet poor va9 man w\ld be wise1--?\ght wise really1 intr9sically 9 himself1 & prop]ly1--calls himself s2 :i* is z great an abuse ( language z if ! picture %\ld call itself a true & liv+ man4 ,b !n1 z y may call him all ?+s1 because he is em95tly & glori\sly all t is 9 all1 ! f\nta9 & end ( all1 yet we mu/ aga9 d5y t he is any ( ^! ?+s4 ,unus omnia1 et nihil omnium4 ,we c f9d no "n to him2 or :at c y call him1 :5 y h said1 8,he is light80 ,y c =m no o!r notion ( him b f ! resemblance ( ?is creat$ light4 ,b alas6 t he is n1 he z inf9itely transc5ds t1 & is di/ant f x1 z if he _h nev] made x accord+ to 8 lik5ess4 ,8 "n is above all ^! names1 b :at x is himself kn[s1 & kn[s only4 ,if ye ask :at he is1 we may glance at "s notions & expressions to hold him out4 ,9 relation to ! creatures1 we may call him ,creator1 ,r$eem]1 ,light1 ,life1 ,omnipot5t1 ,good1 ,m]ciful1 ,j1 & su* l2 b if y ask1 :at is 8 prop] "n 9 relation to himself1 ipse novit1 himself kn[s t1 we mu/ be sil5t1 & sil5ce 9 su* a subject is ! r>e/ eloqu5ce4 ,b let u he> :at ! ,"l himself speaks1 9 answ] to ?is "q4 ,if any c tell1 sure he himself kn[s 8 own "n be/4 8,i am 7sai? he7 :at ,i am40 ,sum qui sum4 8,g tell !m t ,i ,,am ha? s5t !e40 ,a /range answ]1 b an answ] only p]t95t = su* a "q4 ,:at %\ld ,moses make ( ?is8 ,:at is he ! wis] ( 8 ask+8 ,inde$ he might be ! wis]1 x might tea* him m by sil5ce ?an all human eloqu5ce c\ld in/ruct him by speak+4 ,8 "q 0 curi\s1 & behold an answ] %ort & d>k1 to conf\nd va9 & presumptu\s mortality1--8,i am :at ,i am10 an answ] t does n satisfy curiosity1 = x leaves room = ! fir/ "q1 & ,:at art ?\8 ,b abundant to sil5ce fai? & sobriety1 t x %all ask no m1 b sit d[n & wond]4 ,!re are ?ree ?+s ,i conceive import$ 9 ?is "n3 ,god's unse>*abl5ess1 ,god's un*angeabl5ess1 & ,god's absolut5ess4 ,8 ineffability1 8 et]nity1 & 8 sov]eignty & indep5d5t subsi/5ce1 ^u :om all o!r ?+s dep5d4 ,i say1 #a4 ,8 unse>*abl5ess4 ,y "k x is our mann] ( spee* :5 we w\ld cov] any ?+ f any1 & n answ] any ?+ di/9ctly to !m1 we say1 8,x is :at x is1 ,i h said :at ,i h said1 ,i w n make y wis] ( x40 ,"h !n is ! fitte/ notion y c take up ,god into1 to f9d him unse>*able beyond all und]/&+1 beyond all speak+4 ,! m ye speak or ?9k1 to f9d him always beyond :at ye speak or ?9k1 :atev] y discov] ( him1 to conceive t inf9it5ess is beyond t1 ad f9em cujus p]transire non pote/1 ! end ( :i* y _c rea*1 t he is an unmeasurable dep?1 a b\ndless ocean ( p]fection1 t y c nei!r s\nd ! bottom ( x1 nor f9d ! bread? ( x6 ,c a *ild wade ! sea1 or take x up 9 ! holl[ ( its h&8 ,:5ev] any ?+ ( ,god is se51 he is se5 a wond]1 8,wond]ful is ! "n he is kn[n by04 ,all our k rea*e? no fur!r ?an admiration4 8,:o is l unto !e80 ,exod4 xv4 #aa1 ,psalm lxxxix4 #f1 #g1 & admiration speaks ignorance4 ,! greate/ atta9m5t ( k rea*e? b to su* a "q z ?is1 ,:o is l to !e8 to "k only t he is n l any o!r ?+ t we "k1 b n to "k :at he is4 ,& ! diff]5t degrees ( k are b 9 m admiration or less at 8 unconceivabl5ess1 & 9 m or less affection express$ 9 su* pa!tic int]rogations1 ,o :o is l ! ,"l8 ,h[ excell5t is 8 "n8 ,"h is ! greate/ degree ( sa9ts k "h away1 to ask ) admiration & affection su* a "q t no answ] c be giv5 to or none t we c conceive or und]/& s z to satisfy wond]+ b su* z /ill m increase? x4 ,!re is no o!r subject b y may exce$ x 9 appreh5sions & 9 expressions4 ,o h[ (t5 are m5's songs & ?\ghts & disc\rses above ! matt]6 ,b "h is a subject t !re is no excess into2 nay1 !re is no access unto x1 let be excess 9 x4 ,imag9ation t c transc5d ! creat$ heav5s & e>?1 & fancy to itself millions ( new worlds1 e "o exce$+ ano!r1 & all ( !m exce$+ ?is 9 p]fection1 yet x c d no?+ "h4 ,t :i* at "o in/ant c pass f ! "o end ( heav5 to ! o!r1 walk ab\t ! circumf]5ce ( ! heav5s1 & travel ov] ! bread? ( ! sea1 yet x c d no?+ "h4 8,can/ ?\ by se>*+ f9d out ,god80 ,job xi4 #g4 ,imag9ation _c travel 9 ^! b\nds1 = 8 c5tre is ev]y:]e1 & 8 circumf]5ce n[h]e1 z an old philosoph] speaks ( ,god ,deus e/1 cujus c5trum e/ ubique1 circumf]5tia nusquam4 ,h[ %all x !n f9d him out8 ,!re is no?+ sure "h1 b to lose ourselves 9 a my/]y1 & to foll[ 8 maje/y till we be swall[$ up ) an--,o altitudo6 ,o ! dep? & height & l5g? & bread? ( ,god6 ,o ! dep? ( 8 wisdom6 ,o ! height ( 8 p[]6 ,o ! bread? ( 8 love6 ,& ,o ! l5g? ( 8 et]nity6 ,x is n reason & disputation1 sai? ,b]n>d1 w compreh5d ^!1 b hol9ess1 & t by /ret*+ out ! arms ( fe> & love1 rev]5ce & affection4 ,:at m dreadful ?an p[] t _c be resi/$1 & wisdom t none c be hid f8 & :at m lovely ?an ! love :]e) he ha? s lov$ u1 & 8 un*angeabl5ess :i* admits ( no suspicion8 ,o fe> him :o ha? a h& t do? all1 & an eye t beholds all ?+s1 & love him :o ha? s lov$ u1 & _c *ange6 ,god ha? be5 ! subject ( ! disc\rses & debates ( m5 9 all ages2 b oh6 ,quam longe e/ 9 rebus qui e/ tam communis 9 vocibus8 ,h[ little a portion h m5 und]/ood ( him8 ,h[ ha? he be5 hid f ! eyes ( all liv+8 ,e age mu/ give ?is te/imony ( him1--we h he>d ( 8 fame1 b he is hid f ! eyes ( all liv+4 ,i ?9k1 t philosoph] t took x to 8 advisem5t1 said m 9 sil5ce ?an all m5 h done 9 speak+4 ,simonides be+ ask$ by ,hi]o1 a k+1 :at ,god 01 ask$ a day to delib]ate 9 & ?9k ^u x4 ,:5 ! k+ s\ght an acc\nt ( 8 m$itation ab\t x1 he desir$ yet two days m2 & s z (t z ! k+ ask$ him1 he /ill d\bl$ ! numb] ( ! days 9 :i* he might advise ^u x4 ,! k+ wond]+ at ?is1 ask$ :at he meant by ^? delays2 sai? he1 ,quanto magis consid]o1 tanto magis obscurior mihi videtur1--8! m ,i ?9k on him1 he is ! m d>k & unkn[n to me40 ,?is 0 m real k ?an 9 ! _m subtile disputations ( ^? m5 :o1 by _! poor %ell ( f9ite capacity & reason1 presume to empty ! ocean ( ,god's inf9it5ess1 by f9d+ out answ]s to all ! objections ( c>nal reason aga9/ all ^? my/]ies & riddles ( ! ,deity4 ,i pr(ess1 ,i "k no?+ c satisfy reason 9 ?is bus9ess1 b to lead x captive to ! ob$i5ce ( fai?1 & to sil5ce x ) ! fai? ( a my/]y :i* we "k n4 ,paul's answ] is "o = all1 & bett] ?an all ! syllogisms ( su* m51 8,:o art ?\1 ,o man6 :o dispute/8 ,dispute ?\3 ,i w believe40 ,ut intelligatur1 tac5dum e/4 ,sil5ce only c get "s acc\nt ( ,god1 quiet & humble ignorance 9 ! admiration ( su* a maje/y is ! pr(\nde/ k4 ,non e/ mirum si ignoretur1 majoris esset admirationis si sciatur4 ,x is no wond] t ,god is n kn[n1 all ! wond] 7 to "k & compreh5d su* a wond]1 su* a my/]y4 ,x is a wond] inde$1 t he is n m kn[n1 b :5 ,i say s1 ,i mean t he is n m wond]$ at because he is pass+ k4 ,if our eyes ( fle% _c see any ?+ almo/ :5 !y look /raight & /eadfa/ly ^u ! sun1 ,o :at c ! eye ( ! s\l behold1 :5 x is fix$ ^u ! consid]ation ( t %9+ & glori\s maje/y6 ,w n t v light be z d>kness to x1 t x %all be z x 7 d>kness & dazzl$ ) a ?ick mi/ ( light 9 sup]luc5te calig9e1--conf\nd$ ) t respl5d5t d>kness8 ,x is said t ! ,"l 8cov]s himself ) light z ) a g>m5t10 ,psal4 civ4 #b1 & yet 8cl\ds & d>kness are r\nd ab\t him10 ,psal4 xcvii4 #b1 & he makes d>kness 8 cov]+ secret place1 ,psal4 xviii4 #aa4 ,8 inaccessible light is ?is glori\s d>kness1 t /rikes ! eyes ( m5 bl9d2 z 9 ! d>kness1 ! sun's light is ! night owl's night & d>kness4 ,:5 a s\l c f9d no bett] way to "k him by1 ?an by ^! names & notions by :i* we d5y our own k1 :5 x ha? conceiv$ all ( him x c1 !n1 z be+ ov]come ) t dazzl+ brightness ( 8 glory1 to ?9k him inconceivable & to express him 9 su* t]ms z )al expresses our ignorance4 ,!re is no "n agrees m to ,god1 ?an t :i* sai?1 we _c "n him1 we _c "k him1 su* z invisible1 incompreh5sible1 inf9ite1 c4 ,?is1 ,socrates1 an hea!n1 pr(ess$ to be all 8 k1 t he knew he did "k no?+1 & !re=e he prea*$ an unkn[n ,god to ! ,a!nians1 to :om1 aft]1 !y erect$ an alt> ) t inscription1 8,to ! unkn[n ,god40 ,i confess1 inde$1 ! mo/ "p ( our disc\rses1 ( our p]=mances1 h su* a writ+ on !m1 8to ! unkn[n ,god60 because we ?9k we "k him1 & s we "k no?+4 ,b oh6 t ,*ri/ians _h s mu* k ( ,god1 s mu* true wisdom1 z solidly1 & will+ly to confess 9 our s\ls our own ignorance ( him1 & !n ,i w\ld desire no o!r k1 & gr[+ 9 ! grace ( ,god1 b to gr[ m & m 9 ! believ+ ignorance ( su* a my/]y1 9 ! k ( an unkn[n1 unconceivable & unse>*able ,god2 t 9 all ! degrees ( k we might /ill conceive we _h f\nd less1 & t !re is m to be f\nd ?an be=e we appreh5d$4 ,?is is ! mo/ p]fect k ( ,god1 t do? n drive away d>kness1 b increases x 9 ! s\l's appreh5sion4 ,any increase 9 x do? n decl>e :at ,god is1 or satisfy "o's admiration 9 x1 b r %[s him to be m invisible & unse>*able4 ,s t ! d>kness ( a s\l's ignorance is m manife/$ by ?is light1 & n m cov]$2 & "o's own k is r d>k5$1 & disappe>s 9 ! glori\s appe>ance ( ?is light4 ,= 9 all new discov]ies1 !re is no o!r ?+ appe>s b ?is1 t t :i* ! s\l is seek+ is sup]em95tly unkn[n1 & /ill fur!r f k ?an ev] x conceiv$ x to be4 ,!re=e1 :atev] y conceive or see ( ,god1 if y ?9k ye "k :at ye conceive & see1 x is n ,god ye see1 b some?+ ( ,god's less ?an ,god2 = x is said1 8eye ha? n se51 nor e> he>d1 nor ha? x ent]$ into ! he>t ( man to conceive1 :at he ha? laid up f> !m t love him40 ,n[ c]ta9ly1 t is himself he ha? laid up = !m2 !re=e1 :atev] ?\ conceive/ ( him1 & ?9ke/ n[ ?\ kn[e/ ( him1 t is n he2 = x ha? n ent]$ into man's he>t to conceive him4 ,!re=e1 ?is mu/ be ?y s\l's ex]cise & progress 9 x1 to remove all ?+s1 all conceptions f him1 z n beseem+ 8 maje/y1 & to g /ill =w>d 9 su* a d>k negative discov]y1 till ?\ "k n :]e to seek him1 nor f9d him4 ,si quis ,deum videat et intelligat quod vidit1 ,deum non vidit1 if any see ,god1 & und]/& :at !y see1 ,god !y d n see2 =1 8,god ha? no man se510 #a ,john iv4 #ab2 8& no man kn[s ! ,fa!r b ! ,son1 & none kn[s ! ,son b ! ,fa!r40 ,x is 8 own prop]ty to "k himself z x is to be himself4 ,sil5t & see+ ignorance is our safe/ & highe/ k4 ,lecture ,,viii4 ,! ,et]nity ,& ,un*angeabl5ess ,( ,god4 ,exod4 iii4 #ad4--8;,i ,,am ,,t ,i ,,am40--,psal4 xc4 #b4--8;,be=e ! m\nta9s 7 br\ght =?1 or ev] ?\ had/ =m$ ! e>? & ! _w1 ev5 f ev]la/+ to ev]la/+ ?\ art ,god40--,job xi4 #g-i4--8;,can/ ?\ by se>*+ f9d out ,god8 can/ ?\ f9d out ! ,almighty unto p]fection8 ,x is z high z heav52 :at can/ ?\ d8 deep] ?an hell2 :at can/ ?\ "k8 ,! measure !re( is long] ?an ! e>?1 & broad] ?an ! sea40 ,?is is ! *ief po9t ( sav+ k1 to "k ,god2 & ?is is ! fir/ po9t or degree ( ! true k ( ,god1 to disc]n h[ ignorant we are ( him1 & to f9d him beyond all k4 ,! ,"l gives a def9ition ( himself1 b su* an "o z is no m cle> ?an himself to our capacities2 a %ort "o inde$1 & y may ?9k x says n mu*--8,i am40 ,:at is x t may n say s1 8,i am t ,i am80 ,! lea/ & mo/ inconsid]able creature ha? its own be+4 ,man's wisdom w\ld h le>n$ him to call himself by "s high /yles1 z ! mann] & cu/om ( k+s & pr9ces is1 & su* z ! flatt]y ( m5 attributes unto !m4 ,y w\ld ?9k ! sup]latives ( wise1 good1 /rong1 excell5t1 glori\s1 & su* l1 7 m beseem+ 8 maje/y2 & yet !re is m maje/y 9 ?is simple /yle ?an 9 all o!rs2 b a 8natural man0 _c behold x1 = x is 8spiritually disc]n$40 8,let ! pot%]d10 sai? he1 8/rive ) ! pot%]ds ( ! e>?10 ,isa4 xlv4 #i1 b let !m n /rive ) _! ,mak]4 ,s ,i say1 let creatures comp>e ) creatures2 let !m take sup]lative /yles1 9 reg>d ( o!rs4 ,let "s ( !m be call$ good1 & "s bett]1 9 ! comp>ison among !mselves2 b ,god mu/ n ent] 9 ! comp>ison4 ,paul ?9ks x an odi\s comp>ison1 to comp>e pres5t crosses to et]nal glory3 8,i ?9k !m n wor?y to be comp>$10 sai? ,paul1 ,rom4 viii4 #ah4 ,b h[ mu* m odi\s is x1 to comp>e ,god ) creatures8 ,call him highe/1 call him mo/ p[]ful1 call him mo/ excell5t1 almighty1 mo/ glori\s 9 respect ( creatures1 y d b abase 8 maje/y1 to br+ x d[n to any t]ms ( comp>ison ) !m :i* is beyond all ! b\nds ( und]/&+4 ,all ^! d b express him to be 9 "s degree em95tly seat$ above ! creatures1 z "s creatures are above all o!rs6 s y d no m b make him ! head ( all z "s "o creature is ! head ( "o l9e or k9d "u x2 b :at is t to 8 maje/y8 ,he speaks o!rwise ( himself1 ,isa4 xl4 #ag4 8,all nations be=e him are z no?+1 & !y are c\nt$ to him less ?an no?+40 ,!n1 c]ta9ly1 y h n tak5 up ! true notion ( ,god :5 y h conceiv$ him ! mo/ em95t ( all be+s1 z long z any be+ appe>s z a be+ 9 8 sight be=e :om all be+s conjo9$ are z no?+4 ,:ile y conceive ,god to be ! be/1 y /ill attribute some?+ to ! creature2 = all comp>atives include ! positive 9 bo? extremes3 s !n1 y take up only "s diff]5t degrees betwe5 !m :o diff] s inf9itely1 s incompreh5sibly4 ,! di/ance betwixt heav5 & e>? is b a poor similitude to express ! di/ance betwe5 ,god & creatures4 ,:at is ! di/ance betwixt a be+ & no?+8 ,c y measure x8 ,c y imag9e x8 ,suppose y take ! mo/ high1 & ! mo/ l[1 & measure ! di/ance betwixt !m1 y d b consid] ! diff]5ce betwixt two be+s1 b y d n express h[ f> no?+ is di/ant f any ( !m4 ,n[1 if any ?+ c\ld be imag9$ less ?an no?+1 c\ld y at all guess at ! va/ di/ance betwe5 x & a be+8 s x is "h4 ,?us sai? ! ,"l1 8all nations10 _! glory1 p]fection1 & numb]1 all ( !m1 & all _! excell5cies unit$1--d n am\nt to ! value ( an unit 9 reg>d ( my ,maje/y2 all ( !m l ciph]s1 jo9 nev] s _m ( !m toge!r1 !y c nev] make up a numb]1 !y are no?+ 9 ?is reg>d1 & less ?an no?+4 ,s !n1 we ought ?us to conceive ( ,god1 & ?us to attribute a be+ & life to him1 z 9 8 sight & 9 ! consid]ation ( x all creat$ be+s might evani% out ( our sight2 ev5 z ! glori\s light ( ! sun1 ?\gh x d n annihilate ! />s1 & make !m no?+1 yet x annihilates _! appe>ance to our s5ses1 & makes !m disappe> z if !y 7 n4 ,al?\gh !re be a great diff]5ce & inequality ( ! />s 9 ! night1--"s light]1 "s d>k]1 "s ( ! fir/ magnitude1 & "s ( ! second & ?ird1 c4 "s ( great] glory1 & "s ( less1--b 9 ! day-"t all are alike1 all are d>k5$ by ! sun's glory1 ev5 s x is "h1--?\gh we may comp>e "o creature ) ano!r1 & f9d diff]5t degrees ( p]fection & excell5cy1 :ile we are only comp>+ !m among !mselves2 b let once ! glori\s brightness ( ,god %9e ^u ! s\l1 & 9 t light all ^! lights %all be obscur$1 all _! diff]5ces unobs]v$4 ,an angel & a man1 a man & a worm1 diff] mu* 9 glory & p]fection ( be+3 b oh6 9 8 pres5ce !re is no su* reckon+4 ,^u ?is acc\nt all ?+s are alike1 ,god inf9itely di/ant f all1 & s n m or less4 ,inf9it5ess is n capable ( su* t]ms ( comp>ison4 ,?is is ! reason :y ,*ri/ says1 8,!re is none good b "o1 ev5 ,god40 ,:y1 because 9 respect ( 8 goodness1 no?+ des]ves t "n4 ,less] light1 9 ! view ( ! great]1 is a d>kness1 z less good 9 comp>ison ( a great] appe>s evil2 h[ mu* m !n %all creat$ light & creat$ goodness lose t "n & notion1 9 ! pres5ce ( t 8uncreat$ ,light1 & self-suffici5t ,goodness40 ,& !re=e x is1 t ! ,"l calls himself aft] ?is mann]1 8,i am z if no?+ else 74 ,i w n say10 sai? he1 8t ,i am ! highe/1 ! be/ & mo/ glori\s t is--t suppose? o!r ?+s to h "s be+1 & "s glory t is wor?y ! acc\nt+ (--b ,i am1 & !re is none else2 ,i am alone2 ,i lift up my h& to heav51 & swe> ,i live = ev]40 ,!re is no?+ else c say1 ,i am1 ,i live1 & !re is no?+ else2 = !re is no?+ ha? x ( itself4 ,c any boa/ ( t :i* !y h borr[$1 & is n _! own8 ,z if ! bird t _h /ol5 f o!r birds its fair fea!rs %\ld come =? & cont5d ) !m ab\t beauty2 w\ld n !y pres5tly e "o pluck out _! own1 & leave h] nak$1 to be an object ( mock]y to all6 ,ev5 s1 s9ce our brea? & be+ is 9 our no/rils1 & t dep5ds ^u 8 ,maje/y's brea?+ ^u u1 if he %\ld b keep 9 8 brea?1 z x 71 we %\ld vani% into no?+2 he looke? ^u man & he is n1 ,job vii4 #h4 ,t is a /range look1 t looks man n only out ( c\nt5ance1 b out ( life & be+4 ,he looks him into 8 fir/ no?+2 & !n c he say1 8,i live1 ,i am08 ,no1 he mu/ always say ( himself 9 respect ( ,god1 z ,paul ( himself 9 respect ( ,*ri/1 8,i live1 yet n ,i1 b ,*ri/ 9 me40 ,i am1 yet n ,i1 b ,god 9 me4 ,i live1 ,i am1 yet n ,i1 b 9 ,god1 9 :om ,i live & h my be+4 ,s t !re is no o!r ?+1 besides ,god1 c say1 8,i am20 because all ?+s are b borr[$ drops ( ?is self-suffici5t f\nta91 & sp>kles ( ?is primitive light4 ,let any ?+ int]v5e betwe5 ! /ream & ! f\nta91 & x is cut (f & dri$ up2 let any ?+ be int]pos$ betwe5 ! sun & ! beam1 & x evani%es4 ,!re=e1 ?is f\nta9-be+1 ?is orig9al light1 ?is self-be+1 1 z ,plato call$ him1 des]ves only ! "n ( be+2 o!r ?+s t we call aft] t "n are ne>] no?+ ?an ,god1 & s1 9 reg>d ( 8 maje/y1 may m fitly be call$ no?+ ?an some?+4 ,y see !n h[ pr(\nd a my/]y ( ,god's absolute self-suffici5t p]fection1 is infold$ 9 ^! ?ree lett]s1 ,i ,,am1 or 9 ^! f\r1 ,jehovah4 ,if y ask :at is ,god8 ,!re is no?+ occurs bett] ?an ?is1 8,i am10 or1 he t is4 ,if ,i %\ld say he is ! almighty1 ! only wise1 ! mo/ p]fect1 ! mo/ glori\s1 x is all conta9$ 9 t ^w1 8,i am t ,i am10 ,nempe hoc e/ ei esse1 hc omnia esse2 = t is to be1 inde$1 to be all ^? p]fections simply1 absolutely1 &1 z x 71 solely4 ,if ,i say all t1 & %\ld reckon out all ! scripture-epi!ts1 ,i add no?+2 if ,i say no m1 ,i dim9i% no?+4 ,z ?is holds out ,god's absolute p]fection1 s we told y t x imports 8 et]nity & un*angeabl5ess4 ,y "k ,pilate's spee*1 8,:at ,i h writt5 ,i h writt520 :]e9 he meant t he w\ld n *ange x2 x %\ld /& s4 ,s ?is prop]ly belongs to ,god's et]nity1 8,be=e ! m\nta9s 7 br\ght =?1 or ev] ?\ had/ =m$ ! e>? & ! _w1 ev5 f ev]la/+ to ev]la/+1 ?\ art ,god10 ,psal4 xc4 #b4 ,n[ ?is is prop]ly to be2 & ?is only des]ves ! "n ( be+1 :i* nev] 0 no?+1 & nev] %all be no?+2 :i* may always say1 8,i am40 ,y "k x is s ) no?+ else b ,god4 ,! heav5s & e>?1 ) ! ?+s !re91 c\ld n say1 six ?\s& ye>s ago1 8,i am40 ,adam c\ld once h said1 8,i am10 b n[ he _c say x2 = t self-be+ & f\nta9-be+ ha? said to him1 return to du/4 ,& s x is ) all ! g5]ations pa/2 :]e are !y n[8 ,!y 71 b !y are n4 ,& we !n 7 n1 & n[ are2 = we are come 9 _! place1 b )9 a little "t1 ,:o ( u c say1 8,i am40 ,no1 8we flee away2 & are l a dream1 z :5 "o awake?60 ,we 8are l a tale t is told10 t makes a pres5t noise1 & x is pa/4 ,)9 few ye>s ?is g5]ation w pass1 & none w make m5tion ( u2 our place w n "k u1 no m ?an we d n[ rememb] ^? :o h be5 be=e4 ,*ri/ said ( ,john1 8he 0 a burn+ & %9+ light20 8he 010 sai? he1 b n[ he is n4 ,b ,*ri/ may always say1 8,i am ! light & life ( m540 ,man is2 b look a little backw>d1 & he 0 n2 y %all f9d 8 orig9al4 ,& /ep a little =w>d & he %all n be1 y %all f9d 8 end4 ,b ,god is 8,alpha & ,omega1 ! beg9n+ & ! end40 ,b oh6 :o c retire s f> backw>d z to appreh5d a beg9n+2 or g su* a />t =w>d z to conceive an end 9 su* a be+ z is ! beg9n+ & end ( all ?+s1 b )\t all beg9n+ & end8 ,^: und]/&+ w\ld x n conf\nd8 ,!re is no way "h b to flee to ,paul's sanctu>y1 8,o ! height & bread?1 & l5g? & dep?60 ,we _c imag9e a be+1 b we mu/ fir/ conceive x no?+1 & 9 "s in/ant receiv+ its be+2 &1 !re=e1 8,can/ ?\ by se>*+ f9d out ,god80 ,!re=e :at 8 be+ is ha? n ent]$ into ! he>t ( man to consid]4 ,if any man w\ld live out ! space b ( two g5]ations he w\ld be a _w's wond]2 b if any _h _! days prolong$ z ! patri>*s be=e ! flood1 !y w\ld be call$ anci5t inde$1 b !n ! heav5s & e>? are f> m anci5t4 ,we may g backw>d ! space ( ne> six ?\s& ye>s 9 our own m9ds1 & yet be z f> f 8 beg9n+ z we 74 ,:5 we are come to ! beg9n+ ( all ?+s1 a man's imag9ation may yet ext5d itself fur!r1 & suppose to itself z _m ?\s&s ( ye>s be=e ! beg9n+ ( "t1 z all ! angels & m5 ( all nations & g5]ations f ! beg9n+1 if !y _h be5 employ$ 9 no o!r ?+ b ?is1 c\ld h summ$ up2 & !n suppose a product to be made ( all ! sev]al sums ( ye>s1 x w\ld be va/ & unspeakable2 b yet y\r imag9ation c\ld rea* fur!r1 & multiply t great sum into itself z (t5 z !re are units 9 x4 ,n[ :5 y h done all ?is1 y are nev] a :it ne>] ! days ( 8! ,anci5t ( days40 ,suppose !n ?is %\ld be ! only ex]cise ( m5 & angels ?r\gh\t all et]nity2 all ?is m>vell\s ari?metic w\ld n am\nt unto ! lea/ %ad[ ( ! cont9uance ( him :o is 8f ev]la/+40 ,all t huge product ( all ! multiplications ( m5 & angels1 ha? no proportion unto t nev]-beg9n+ & nev]-end+ duration4 ,! greate/ sum t is imag9able ha? a c]ta9 proportion to ! lea/ numb]1 t x conta9e? x s (t & no (t5]2 s t ! lea/ numb] be+ multipli$ w am\nt unto ! greate/ t y c conceive4 ,b ,o6 :]e %all a s\l f9d itself "h8 ,x is enclos$ betwe5 inf9it5ess be=e & inf9it5ess beh9d1--betwe5 two ev]la/+s2 :i* way soev] x turns1 !re is no outgo+2 :i* way soev] x looks1 x mu/ lose itself 9 an inf9it5ess r\nd ab\t x4 ,x c f9d no beg9n+ & no end1 :5 x ha? we>i$ itself 9 se>*+1 :i*1 if x f9d n1 x kn[s n :at x is1 & _c tell :at x is4 ,n[ :at are we !n8 ,o :at are we1 :o s magnify ourselves6 8,we are b ( ye/]day1 & "k no?+10 ,job viii4 #i4 ,suppose t we _h endur$ ! space ( a ?\s& ye>s1 yet sai? ,moses1 ,psal4 xc4 #d1 8,a ?\s& ye>s are b z ye/]day 9 ?y sight40 ,"t ha? no succession to !e4 ,?\ beholde/ at once :at is n at once1 b 9 sev]al times2 all t may ?us happ5 ha? n ! proportion ( "o day to ?y days4 ,we *ange 9 our days1 & are n t to-day we 7 ye/]day2 b 8he is ! same ye/]day1 & to-day1 & = ev]10 ,heb4 xiii4 #h4 ,e day we are dy+1 "s "p ( our life is tak5 away2 we leave /ill "o day m beh9d u1 & :at is beh9d u is gone & _c be recov]$4 ,?\gh we va9ly please ourselves 9 ! numb] ( our ye>s1 & ! ext5t ( our life1 & ! vicissitudes ( "t1 yet ! tru? is1 we are b /ill los+ to mu* ( our be+ & "t z passe?4 ,fir/1 we lose our *ildhood1 !n we lose our manhood2 & !n we leave our old age beh9d u also2 & !re is no m be=e u4 ,ev5 ! v pres5t day we divide x ) dea?4 ,b :5 he moves all ?+s1 he rema9s immoveable4 ,?\gh days & ye>s be 9 a cont9ual flux & motion ab\t him1 & !y c>ry u d[n ) _! =ce1 yet he abides1 ! same = ev]4 ,ev5 ! e>? t is e/abli%$ s sure1 & ! heav5s t are suppos$ to be incorruptible1 yet !y 8wax old z do? a g>m5t20 b he is ! same1 & 88 ye>s h no end10 ,psal4 cii4 #bf1 #bg4 ,s9e pr9cipio pr9cipium2 absque f9e f9is2 cui prt]itum non abit1 haud adit futurum2 ante omnia po/ omnia totus unus ipse1--,he is ! beg9n+ )\t any beg9n+2 ! end )\t an end3 !re is no?+ bypa/ to him1 & no?+ to come4 ,s$ uno m5tis c]nit 9 ictu1 qu sunt1 qu erunt1 qu fu]antque4--he is "o t is all1 be=e all1 aft] all1 & 9 all4 ,he beholds out ( ! exal$ & sup]em95t t[] ( et]nity1 all ! successions & *anges ( ! creatures2 & !re is no succession1 no mutation 9 8 k1 z 9 ours4 8,kn[n to him are all 8 works f ! beg9n+40 ,he c decl>e ! end be=e ! beg9n+2 = he kn[s ! end ( all ?+s1 be=e he gives !m beg9n+4 ,!re=e he is nev] driv5 to any consultation ^u any em]g5ce1 or incid5t1 z ! wise/ ( m5 are1 :o c\ld n =esee all accid5ts & ev5ts2 b 8he is 9 "o m9d10 sai? ,job2 & t "o m9d & "o purpose is "o = all1 "o conc]n+ all4 ,he _h x f ev]la/+1 & :o c turn him8 ,= he w accompli% :at 8 s\l desires4 ,n[1 8can/ ?\ by se>*+ f9d out ,god80 ,can/ ?\1 a poor mortal creature1 ei!r asc5d up into ! height ( heav51 or desc5d d[n into ! dep?s ( hell8 ,can/ ?\ travel abroad1 & compass all ! sea & dry l&1 by its longitude & latitude8 ,w\ld any mortal creature und]take su* a voyage1 to compass ! univ]se8 ,nay1 n only s1 b to se>* into e corn] ( x1 above & bel[1 on ! "r h& & on ! left8 ,no c]ta9ly1 unless we suppose a man ^: head rea*es unto ! height ( heav51 & ^: feet is d[n 9 ! dep?s ( hell1 & ^: arms1 /ret*$ out1 c fa?om ! l5g? ( ! e>?1 & bread? ( ! sea2 unless1 ,i say1 we suppose su* a creature1 !n x is 9 va9 to imag9e1 t ei!r ! height ( ! "o1 or ! dep? ( ! o!r1--! l5g? ( ! "o1 & ! bread? ( ! o!r1 c be f\nd out & measur$4 ,n[1 if mortal creatures _c atta9 ! measure ( t :i* is f9ite1 ,o !n1 :at c a creature d8 ,:at c a creature "k ( him t is inf9ite1 & ! mak] ( all ^! ?+s8 ,y _c compass ! sea & l&1 h[ !n c a s\l compreh5d him1 8:o ha? measur$ ! wat]s 9 ! holl[ ( 8 h&1 & compreh5d$ ! du/ ( ! e>? 9 a measure1 & weigh$ ! m\nta9s 9 scales1 & ! hills 9 a balance80 ,isa4 xl4 #ab4 ,?\ can/ n measure ! circumf]5ce ( ! heav51 h[ !n can/ ?\ f9d out him1 8:o metes out heav5 ) ! span10 8& /ret*e? !m out z a curta980 ,isa4 xl4 #ab1 #bb4 ,y _c numb] ! nations1 or p]ceive ! magnitude ( ! e>?1 & ! huge ext5t ( ! heav5s1 :at !n can/ ?\ "k ( him1 8:o sitte? ^u ! circle ( ! e>?1 & ! inhabitants !re( are z gras%opp]s be=e him80 & he spreade? out ! heav5s 8z a t5t to dwell 960 ,isa4 xl4 #bb4 ,he made all ! p9s & /akes ( ?is tab]nacle1 & he fa/5$ !m bel[ b ^u no?+1 & /ret*es ?is curta9 ab\t !m & above !m2 & x 0 n s mu* difficulty to him1 z to y to draw ! curta9 ab\t y\r b$2 = 8he spake1 & x 0 done1 he comm&$1 & x /ood fa/40 ,can/ ?\ by se>*+ f9d him out8 ,& yet ?\ mu/ se>* him2 n s mu* out ( curiosity to "k :at he is1 = he dwelle? 9 8! light :i* no man c approa* unto10 :i* no man ha? se51 & no man c see1 #a ,tim4 vi4 #af2 n s mu* to f9d him1 z to be f\nd ( him1 or to f9d :at we _c "k :5 we h f\nd4 ,hic e/ qui nunquam quri fru/a potes1 cum tam5 inv5iri non pote/4 ,y may seek him1 b ?\gh y nev] f9d him1 yet ye %all n seek him 9 va91 = ye %all f9d bless$ness 9 him4 ,?\gh y f9d him1 yet c y se>* him out unto p]fection8 ,!n :at y h f\nd 7 n ,god4 ,h[ is x possible = su* n>r[ he>ts to frame an appreh5sion1 or receive an impression ( su* an imm5se greatness1 & et]nal goodness8 ,w n a s\l lose its p[] ( ?9k+ & speak+1 because !re is s mu* to be ?\ght & spok52 & x s transc5ds all t x c ?9k or speak8 ,sil5ce !n mu/ be ! be/ rhetoric2 & ! sweete/ eloqu5ce1 :5 eloqu5ce itself mu/ become dumb & sil5t4 ,x is ! abundance & excess ( t inaccessible light1 t ha? no proportion to our und]/&+s1 t /rikes u z bl9d z1 9 ! d>kness1 ! wont ( light4 ,all t we c say ( ,god is1 t :atsoev] we c ?9k or conceive1 he is n t1 because he ha? n ent]$ into ! he>t ( man to conceive1 & t he is n l any ( ^? ?+s :i* we "k1 unto :i* if he be n l1 we _c frame any similitude or lik5ess ( him 9 our k4 ,:at !n %all we d8 ,seek him & se>* him inde$3 b1 if we _c "k him1 to rev]5ce & fe> & adore :at we "k4 ,s mu* ( him may be kn[n z may tea* u our duty & %[ unto u our bless$ness4 ,let !n all our inquiries ( him h a special relation to ?is end1 t1 we may out ( love & fe> ( su* a glori\s & good ,god1 wor%ip & s]ve him1 & compose ourselves accord+ to 8 w & :olly to 8 pleasure4 ,:atev] ?\ kn[e/ ( ,god1 or se>*e/ ( him1 x is b a va9 speculation1 & a "w ( curiosity1 if x d n lead to ?is end1--to frame & fa%ion ?y s\l to an union & communion ) him 9 love2 if x d n discov] ?yself unto ?yself1 t 9 t light ( ,god's glori\s maje/y ?\ maye/ di/9ctly behold ?y own vil5ess & wret*$ mis]y1 ?y d>kness & deadness & utt] impot5cy4 ,! angels t ,isaiah saw att5d+ ,god 9 ! temple1 _h w+s cov]+ _! faces1 & w+s cov]+ _! feet4 ,^? excell5t spirits :o mu/ cov] _! feet f u1 because we _c behold _! glory1 z ,moses behov$ to be veil$1 yet !y _c behold 8 glory1 b mu/ cov] _! face f ! radiant & %9+ brightness ( 8 maje/y4 ,yet !y h o!r two w+s to fly )4 ,& be+ ?us compos$ 9 rev]5ce & fe> to ,god1 !y are ready to execute 8 comm&s will+ly & swiftly1 ,isa4 vi4 #a-c1 c4 ,b :at is ! use ,isaiah makes ( all ?is glori\s sight8 8,woe is me6 ,i am a man ( unclean lips10 c4 ,oh6 all is unclean1--p1 & pa/or6 ,he _h kn[n1 d\btless1 some?+ ( x be=e1 b n[ he sees x ( new1 z if he _h nev] se5 x4 ,! glory ( ,god %9+ on him do? n puff him up 9 arrogancy & conceit ( ! k ( su* pr(\nd my/]ies1 b he is m abas$ 9 himself by x4 ,x %9es into 8 he>t & :ole man1 & lets him see all unclean )9 & )\t4 ,& s x 0 ) ,job1 ,job xliii4 #e1 #f4 8,i h he>d ( !e by ! he>+ ( ! e>20 b z long z x 0 he>say1 ,i ?\ght myself some?+1--,i (t5 reflect$ ^u myself & actions1 ) a k9d ( self-complac5cy & delight2 b n[1 sai? he1 s9ce ,i h se5 !e by ! see+ ( ! eye1 8,i abhor myself & rep5t 9 du/ & a%es20 ,i _c look ^u myself ) pati5ce1--)\t abhorr5cy & dete/ation4 ,self-love made me loa! o!r m5's s9s m ?an m9e own1 & self-love did cov] m9e own s9s f me2 x pres5t$ me to myself 9 a feign$ lik5ess2 b n[ ,i see myself 9 my true %ape1 & all cov]+s /ripp$ (f4 ,?y light ha? pi]c$ into my s\l1 & behold1 ,i _c endure to look ^u myself4 ,"h n[ is ! true k ( ,god's maje/y1 :i* discov]s )9 !e a my/]y ( iniquity3 & "h is ! k ( ,god inde$1 :i* abases all ?+s besides ,god1 n only 9 op9ion b 9 affection1 t attracts & unites ?y s\l to ,god1 & draws x f ?yself & all creat$ ?+s4 ,?is is a "r discov]y ( div9e purity & glory1 t spots ev5 ! cleanness ( angels1 & /a9s ! pride ( all glory2 mu* m w x repres5t fil?9ess1 z fil?9ess )\t a cov]+4 ,x is k & sci5ce1 8falsely s call$10 t puffe? up2 = true k emptie? a s\l ( itself1 & humble? a s\l 9 itself1 t x may be full ( ,god4 ,he t ?9ks he kn[s any ?+1 kn[s no?+ z he ought to "k4 ,?is !n is ! fir/ prop]ty or m>k ( ! sav+ k ( ,god4 ,x removes all gr\nds ( va9 confid5ce t a s\l _c tru/ unto itself4 ,& !n ! v prop] int5t ( x is1 t a s\l may tru/ 9 ,god1 & dep5d on him 9 all ?+s4 ,= ?is purpose ! ,"l ha? call$ himself by s _m names 9 scripture1 answ]able to our sev]al necessities & difficulties1 t he might make kn[n to u h[ all-suffici5t he is1 t s we may turn our eyes & he>ts t[>ds him4 ,?is 0 ! int5t ( ?is "n1 ,i ,,am1 t ,moses might h a support ( 8 fai?2 = if he _h look$ to outw>d appe>ance1 0 x n almo/ a ridicul\s ?+1 & l a va9 fancy1 = a poor inconsid]able man to g to a k+ ) su* a message1 t he w\ld dismiss s _m subjects8 ,& 0 x n an attempt ( "s madman to g ab\t to lead s _m ?\s&s f a wick$ tyrannical k+1 into ano!r nation8 ,well1 sai? ! ,"l1 8,i am20 ,i1 :o give all ?+s a be+1 w give a be+ to my promise4 ,i w make ,ph>aoh he>k51 & ! p obey4 ,well !n1 :at is x t ?is "n ( ,god w n answ]8 ,x is a creat+ "n1--a "n t c br+ all ?+s out ( no?+ by a ^w4 ,if he be su* z he is1 !n he c make ( u :at he pleases4 ,if our s\ls _h ?is "n con/antly engrav5 on our he>ts1 ,o :at p[] w\ld div9e promises & ?reat5+s h ) u6 8,i1 ev5 ,i1 am he t com=te? !e10 sai? he1 ,isaiah xli4 #ab4 ,if we believ$ t x 7 he inde$1 ! ,"l ,jehovah1 h[ w\ld we be com=t$6 ,h[ w\ld we praise him by 8 "n ,,jah6 ,h[ w\ld we /oop unto him1 & submit unto 8 bless$ w6 ,if we believ$ ?is1 w\ld we n be z dep5d5t on him z if we _h no be+ 9 ourselves8 ,w\ld we n make him our habitation & dwell+-place2 & conclude our own /ability1 & ! /ability ( 8 *ur* f 8 unv>iable et]nity8 z ! ,psalmi/1 ,psal4 xcix4 #a4 ,psal4 cii4 ult4 ,h[ c we ?9k ( su* a ,f\nta9-,be+1 b we mu/ )al ackn[l$ge ourselves to be %ad[s ( 8 goodness1 & t we owe to him :at we are1 & s consecrate & d$icate ourselves to 8 glory6 ,h[ c we consid] su* a ,self-,be+1 ,indep5d5t1 & ,creat+ ,goodness1 b we mu/ h "s desire to cleave to him1 & "s confid5ce to tru/ 9 him6 ,n[1 ?is is to "k him4 ,:5 we ?9k on 8 un*angeabl5ess1 let u consid] our own vanity1 ^: glory & p]fection is l a summ] fl[]1 or l a vap\r asc5d+ = a little "t1 ^: be/ e/ate is altoge!r vanity4 ,our purposes are soon brok5 (f1 & made ( none effect1 our resolutions *ange4 ,?is is a "* ( mortality1 we are n always alike4 ,non sibi con/>e1 nec ubique et semp] sibi p>em eundemque esse4 ,to be n[ "o ?+1 & !n ano!r ?+1 is a prop]ly ( s9ful & wret*$ man4 ,!re=e let u 8cease f man ^: brea? is 9 8 no/rils10 & 8tru/ n 9 pr9ces0 :o %all die1 f> less 9 ourselves :o are less ?an ! lea/ ( m51 b let u put our tru/ 9 ,god1 8:o *ange? n10 & we %all n be consum$1--our wat]s %all n fail1--we %all nev] be a%am$ ( any hope we h 9 him4 ,!re is no?+ else y tru/ 91 b und\bt$ly x %all prove y\r %ame & confusion4 ,:atev] y he> or "k ( ,god1 "k t x is va9 & empty1 unless x desc5d d[n into ! he>t to fa%ion x to 8 fe> & love1 & ext5d unto ! outw>d man to con=m x to ob$i5ce1 y are b 8va9 9 y\r imag9ations1 & y\r fooli% he>ts are d>k5$0 :ile 8:5 y "k ,god0 y glorify him n z ,god4 ,if t be n ! fruit & end ( k1 t k %all be worse to !e ?an ignorance1 = x bo? br+s on judicial h>d5+ "h1 & w be ?y solemn accus] & witness aga9/ !e h]eaft]1 ,rom4 i4 #ba-bd4 ,! k ( ,jesus ,*ri/ truly s call$1 is nei!r b>r5 nor unfruitful = out ( its root & sap spr+ humility1 self-abas+ confid5ce 9 ,god1 pati5ce 9 tribulations1 meekness 9 provocations1 temp]ance & sobriety 9 lawful ?+s c4 #b ,pet4 i4 #e-h4 ,lecture ,,ix4 ,:at ,god ,is ,to ,u4 ,exod4 xxxiv4 #f1 #g4--8,! "l1 ! ,"l ,god m]ciful & graci\s1 long suff]+1 & abundant 9 goodness & tru?1 keep+ m]cy = ?\s&s40 ,!re is no?+ c sep>ate betwe5 ,god & a p b iniquity1 & yet he is v loa? to sep>ate ev5 = t4 ,he makes _m %[s ( dep>t+1 t s we may hold him fa/1 & inde$ he is n difficult to be hold54 ,he ?reat5s (t5 to remove 8 pres5ce f a p]son or nation1 & he ?reat5s1 t he may n inde$ remove1 b t !y may entreat him to /ay1 & he is n h>d to be entreat$4 ,:o is a ,god l unto him1 sl[ to ang]1 & ( great m]cy8 ,he is long ( be+ provok$1 & n long provok$1 = x is l ! ang] ( a p>5t's love4 ,love takes on ang] z ! la/ rem$y1 & if x prevail1 x is z glad to put x (f z x 0 unwill+ to take x on4 ,y may see a lively picture ( ?is 9 ,god's deal+ ) ,moses & ?is p 9 ! prec$+ *apt]4 ,he _h long endur$ ?is rebelli\s & ob/9ate p1--_h (t5 ?reat5$ to cut !m (f1--& yet1 z x 71 loa? to d x1 & rep5t+ ( x1 he suff]s himself to be entreat$ = !m1 b all 9 va9 to !m1--!y corrupt$ _! way /ill m1 & 9 ! #cb;d *apt] fall into gross idolatry1 ! great trespass t he _h giv5 !m s solemn w>n+ ( (t51 :]eupon great wra? is conceiv$4 ,& ! ,"l 7*ap4 xxxiii4 #b7 ?reat5s to dep>t f !m1--,g y\r way1 sai? he to ,canaan1 b ,i w n g ) y1 take y\r v5ture ( any judgm5ts1 & ! p ( ! l&'s cruelty4 ,"h is a sad f>ewell to ,israel1 & :o w\ld ?9k he c\ld be deta9$ aft] all t8 ,:o w\ld ?9k t he c\ld be entreat$8 ,& yet he is n entreat$1 he is n reque/$1 be=e he gives "s gr\nd ( x1 & be=e he fir/ condesc5ds2 g1 sai? he1 & put (f ?y ornam5ts f !e1 t ,i may "k :at to d unto !e4 ,w he !n accept a rep5t+ p1 & is !re yet hope ( m]cy8 ,%\ld he t is go+ away %[ u ! way to keep him /ill8 ,& he t flees f u1 w he /r5g!n u to pursue & foll[ aft] him8 ,?is is n aft] ! mann] ( m51 x is true1 ^: compassions fail :5 _! passion arise?1 b ?is is ! mann] & me?od ( grace1 or ( him :o waits to be graci\s4 ,he flees s z he w\ld h a foll[]4 ,yea1 :ile he seems to g away1 he draws ! s\l t he might ran aft] him4 ,h5ce is t ^w1 ,psal4 lxiii4 #h1 8,my s\l foll[e? h>d aft] !e1 ?y light h& upholde? me40 ,well1 ! p m\rn1 & put (f _! ornam5ts 9 sign ( humiliation & abasem5t1 b all ?is do? n pacify & qu5* ! flame t 0 k9dl$4 ,moses takes ! tab]nacle out ( ! camp1 ! place ( judgem5t :]e ,god spake ) ! p1 & ! cl\d1 ! sign ( ,god's pres5ce1 removes4 ,9 a ^w1 ! sign ( ,god's lov+ & k9d pres5ce dep>ts f !m1 to signify t !y 7 divorc$ f ,god1 &1 9 a mann]1 ! ,"l by ,moses excommunicates all ! p & rul]s bo?1 & draws away ^! holy ?+s f ! contagion ( a pr(ane p4 ,b yet all is n gone4 ,he goes f> (f1 b n out ( sight1 t y may always foll[ him1 & if y foll[1 he w /& /ill4 ,he is nev] )\t ! rea* ( cry+1 ?\gh we d n p]ceive him4 ,n[1 9 ?is sad case y may h a trial :o is godly4 ,e "o t seeks ! ,"l w sep>ate f ! unholy congregation1 & foll[ ! tab]nacle1 & ?is affects ! :ole p mu*1 t !y all wor%ip 9 ! t5t door4 ,n[1 9 ! meantime1 ,god admits ,moses to speak ) him4 ,?\gh he w n speak to ! p1 yet he w speak ) _! m$iator1 a typical m$iator1 to %[ u t ,god is well pleas$ 9 ,*ri/1 & s all ,*ri/'s int]cessions & reque/s = u w get a he>+4 ,:5 !y are come once 9 talk+1 ! bus9ess is tak5 up1 = ,he is n soon angry1 & nev] implacably angry1--8sl[ to ang]1 & keeps x n long40 ,moses fall+ famili> ) ,god1 n only obta9s 8 reque/ = ! p1 b becomes m bold 9 a reque/ = 8 own satisfaction & confirmation4 ,he c\ld n endure to lead t p unless ,god w5t ) him1 & hav+ ! promise ( 8 go+ ) !m he _c endure di/ance ) him1 b aspires to ! ne>e/ communion t may be4 ,oh6 t x 7 s ) u4 ,8 great reque/ is1 t ! ,"l w %[ him 8 glory4 ,_h he n se5 mu* ( ?is already & m ?an any man ev] saw1 :5 he spake 9 ! m\nt ) ,god1 c48 ,nay1 b he w\ld see m1 = !re is always m to be se51 & !re is 9 a godly s\l always m desire to see x4 ,! m is se51 ! m is lov$ & desir$4 ,ta/+ ( x only begets a k9dly appetite aft] x1 & ! m ta/$1 /ill ! fre%] & m rec5t b yet x is above bo? desire & fruition1--8,?\ can/ n see my face1 c40 ,all our k ( ,god1--all our atta9m5ts ( exp]i5ce ( him1--d b rea* to "s d>k & confus$ appreh5sion ( :at he is4 ,! cle>e/ & ne>e/ sight ( ,god 9 ?is _w is1 z if a man 7 n kn[n b by 8 back1 :i* is a great po9t ( e/rangem5t4 ,x is said1 9 heav5 we %all see him 8face to face10 & fully z he is1 because !n ! s\l is made capable ( x4 ,two ?+s 9 u "h put u 9 an incapacity ( ne>ness ) ,god1--infirmity & iniquity4 ,infirmity 9 u _c behold 8 glory4 ,x is ( s weak eyes1 t ! brightness ( ! sun w\ld /rike x bl9d4 ,& iniquity 9 u1 he _c behold x1 because he is ( pure eyes1 t c look on no unclean ?+4 ,x is ! only ?+ 9 ! creation t ,god's hol9ess ha? an antipa?y at1 & !re=e he is /ill ab\t ! de/roy+ ( ! body ( s9 9 u1 ab\t ! purg+ f all fil?9ess ( fle% & _s1 & till ! s\l be ?us purg$ ( all s91 by ! op]ation ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 x _c be a temple = an imm$iate vision ( him1 & an imm$iate exhibition ( ,god to u4 ,s9 is ! w ( p>tition1 & ! ?ick cl\d t eclipses 8 glory f u4 ,x is ! opposite hemisph]e ( d>kness1 contr>y to light1 accord+ to ! access or recess ( ,god's pres5ce1 x is m or less d>k4 ,! m s9 reigns 9 !e1 ! less ( ,god is 9 !e1 & ! m s9 be subdu$1 ! readi] & ne>] is ,god's pres5ce4 ,b let u com=t ourselves t "o day we %all put (f bo? infirmity & iniquity1 mortality %all put on immortality1 & corruption be clo!d ) incorruption4 ,we %all leave ! rags ( mortal weakness 9 ! grave1 & our m5/ru\s clo!s ( s9 beh9d u1 & !n %all ! weak eyes ( fle% be made l eagles' eyes1 to behold ! sun1 & !n %all ! s\l be clo!d ) hol9ess1 z ) a g>m5t1 :i* ,god %all delight to look ^u1 because he sees 8 own image 9 t glass4 ,we come to ! ,"l's satisfy+ ( ,moses' desire1 & proclaim+ 8 "n be=e him4 ,x is himself only c tell y :at he is4 ,x is n m9i/]s prea*+1 or o!r disc\rse1 c proclaim t "n to y4 ,we may inde$ speak ov] ^? words unto y1 b x is ! ,"l t mu/ write t "n ^u y\r he>t4 ,he only c discov] 8 glory to y\r _s4 ,!re is a _s ( life :i* _c be enclos$ 9 lett]s & syllables1 or transmitt$ ?r\gh y\r e>s into y\r he>ts1 b he himself mu/ create x inw>dly1 & /ir up ! inw>d s5se & feel+ ( t "n1 ( ^? attributes4 ,fai? inde$1 8come? by he>+10 & our k 9 ?is life is 8?r\gh a glass d>kly1 ?r\gh ord9ances & s5ses10 b !re mu/ be an inw>d tea*+ & speak+ to y\r s\ls to make t effectual1 8! ano9t+ tea*e? y ( all ?+s10 #a ,john ii4 #bg4 ,alas6 x is ! sep>ation ( t f ! ^w t makes x s unpr(itable4 ,if ! ,_s ( ,god 7 inw>dly writ+ :at ! ^w is tea*+ !n %\ld y\r s\ls be 8liv+ epi/les1 t ye might read ,god's "n on !m40 ,o6 be mu* 9 implor+ ( & dep5d+ on him t tea*e? to pr(it1 :o only c decl>e unto y\r s\ls :at he is6 ,^! names express 8 ess5ce or be+1 & 8 prop]ties1 :at he is 9 himself1 & :at he is to u4 ,9 himself he is ,jehovah1 or a ,self ,be+1 z we he>d 9 ! #c;d *apt]1 8,i am t ,i am01 & ,,el1 a /rong ,god1 or ,almighty ,god1 :i* two hold out unto u ! absolute incompreh5sible p]fection ( ,god1 em95tly & inf9itely enclos+ )9 himself all ! p]fections ( ! creature2 ! un*angeable & immutable be+ ( ,god1 :o 01 & is1 & is to come1 )\t succession1 )\t v>iation1 or %ad[ ( turn+1 & !n ! almighty p[] ( ,god1 by :i* )\t difficulty by ! incl9ation & beck ( 8 w & pleasure1 he c make or unmake all1--create or annihilate--to :om no?+ is impossible4 ,:i* ?ree1 if !y 7 pond]$ by u till our s\ls receiv$ ! /amp ( !m1 !y w\ld c]ta9ly be p[]ful to ab/ract & draw our he>ts f ! va9 *angeable1 & empty %ad[ ( ! creature1 & ga!r our scatt]$ affections t are p>t$ among !m1 because ( _! insuffici5cy1 t all might unite 9 "o & jo9 ) ?is self suffici5t & et]nal ,god4 ,i say1 if a s\l did inde$ believe & consid] h[ all-suffici5t he is1 h[ insuffici5t all ?+s else are1 w\ld x n cleave to him & draw ne> to him8 ,psal4 lxxiii4 ult4 ,x is ! v torm5t & vexation ( ! s\l to be ?us rack$1 di/ract$1 & divid$ ab\t _m ?+s1 & !re=e _m1 because !re is none ( !m c supply all our wants4 ,our wants are inf9ite1 our desires insatiable & ! good t is 9 any ?+ is limit$ & b\nd$1 x c s]ve1 "o b = "o use1 & ano!r = ano!r use & :5 all are toge!r !y c b supply "s wants b !y leave mu* ( ! s\l empty4 ,b (t5 ^! outw>d ?+s cross "o ano!r1 & _c consi/ toge!r & h5ce arise? mu* /rife & debate 9 a s\l4 ,8 ne$ require? bo?1 & bo? w n agree4 ,b ,o t y c\ld see ?is "o univ]sal good1 "o = all1 & above all1 y\r s\ls w\ld *oose him c]ta9ly--y\r s\ls w\ld tru/ 9 him6 ,ye w\ld say1 8,as%ur %all n save u1 we w n ride on horses40 ,creatures %all n satisfy u1 we w seek our happ9ess 9 !e & n[h]e else2 s9ce we h ta/$ ?is new w9e1 away ) ! old1 ! new is bett]4 ,i besee* y1 make ,god y\r fri5d1 = he is a great "o1 :e!r he be a fri5d or an enemy1 he ha? two prop]ties t make him ei!r mo/ com=table1 or mo/ t]rible1 accord+ z he is at peace or w> ) s\ls1--et]nity1 & omnipot5cy4 ,y 7 all once enemies to him4 ,o consid] :at a p>ty y h1 an almighty p>ty1 & an un*angeable p>ty6 & if y w make peace ) him & t 9 ,*ri/1 !n "k he is ! be/ fri5d 9 ! _w1 because he is un*angeable & almighty4 ,if he be ?y fri5d1 he w d all = !e he c d & ?\ ha/ ne$ (4 ,_m fri5ds will+ to d1 h n ability1 b he ha? p[] to d :at he wills & pleases4 ,_m fri5ds are *angeable1--_! affections dry up & ( !mselves die1 & !re=e ev5 pr9ces' fri5d%ip is b a va9 confid5ce1 = !y %all die1 & !n _! ?\ghts ( fav\r p]i% ) !m1 b he abides ! same = all g5]ations4 ,!re is no end ( 8 duration & no end ( 8 affection2 he c /ill say1 8,i am t ,i am4 ,:at ,i 01 ,i am1 & ,i w be :at ,i am40 ,m5 _c say s1 !y are l ! brooks t ! companies ( ,teman look$ aft]1 & ?\ght to h f\nd !m 9 summ] z !y left !m 9 w9t]1 b behold !y 7 dri$ up1 & ! companies a%am$4 ,god _c make !e a%am$ ( ?y hope1 because he is fai?ful & able4 ,ability & fidelity is a sure an*or to hold by 9 all /orms & tempe/s4 ,su* is ,god 9 himself4 ,n[1 !re are two mann] ( ways he v5ts himself t[>ds ! creatures1--9 a com=table way1 or 9 a t]rible way4 ,?is glori\s p]fection & almighty p[] ha? an issue ^u s9n]s1 & x runs 9 a tw(old *annel1 ( m]cy or ju/ice1 ( m]cy t[>ds mis]able s9n]s t f9d !mselves lo/1 & flee unto him & take hold ( 8 /r5g?1 & ju/ice t[>ds all ^? t flatt] !mselves 9 _! own eyes1 & cont9ue 9 _! s9s & put ! evil day f> (f4 ,!re is no m]cy = su* z fe> n ju/ice1 & !re is no ju/ice = su* z flee f x unto m]cy4 ,! ,"l exhibits himself 9 a tw(old appe>ance1 accord+ to ! condition ( s9n]s4 ,he sits on a ?rone & tribunal ( grace & m]cy1 to make access to ! vile/ s9n] :o is afraid ( 8 wra? & w\ld fa9 be at peace ) him1 & he sits on a ?rone ( ju/ice & wra?1 to seclude & deb> presumptu\s s9n]s f hol9ess4 ,!re 7 two m\nta9s "u ! law1--"o ( curs+s1 & ano!r ( bless+s4 ,^! are ! m\nta9s ,god sets 8 ?rone ^u1 & f ^! he speaks & s5t5ces mank9d4 ,f ! m\nta9 ( curs+s1 he ha? pron\nc$ a curse & condemnatory s5t5ce ^u all fle%1 8= all h s9n$40 ,!re=e he concludes all "u s9 t all fle% might /op _! m\?1 & ! :ole _w become guilty be=e ,god4 ,n[1 ! ,"l hav+ ?us condemn$ all mank9d because ( disob$i5ce1 he sits aga9 ^u ! m\nta9 ( bless+s1 & pron\nces a s5t5ce ( absolution1 ( z _m z h tak5 ) ! s5t5ce ( condemnation1 & appeal$ to 8 grace & m]cy1 & ^? :i* d n s1 ! s5t5ce ( condemnation /&s above _! heads unrepeal$4 ,he erects 8 tribunal ( ju/ice 9 ! _w = ?is end1 t all fle% might once be convict$ be=e him1 & !re=e he cites1 z x 71 & summons all m5 to pres5t !mselves & appe> be=e 8 tribunal1 to be judg$4 ,he lays out an accusation 9 ! ^w aga9/ !m4 ,he takes _! consci5ces witness ( ! tru? ( all t is *>g$ on !m1 & !n pron\nces t s5t5ce 9 _! consci5ce1 8,curs$ is he t abide? n 9 all ?+s10 :i* ! consci5ce subsumes1 & concludes itself accurs$1 & subscribes to ! equity ( ! s5t5ce4 ,& ?us man is guilty be=e ,god1 & 8 m\? /opp$4 ,he ha? no excuses1 no pret5ces1 he c see no way to escape f ju/ice1 & ,god is ju/ifi$1 by ?is means1 9 8 speak+ & judg+4 ,psal4 li4 #d4 ,! s\l ratifies & confirms ! tru? & ju/ice ( all 8 ?reat5+s & judgem5ts1 ,rom4 iii4 #d4 ,n[1 = su* s\ls z jo9 ) ,god 9 judg+ & condemn+ !mselves1 ! ,"l ha? erect$ a ?rone ( grace & tribunal ( m]cy 9 ! ^w1 :]eupon he ha? set 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,psal4 ii4 #f1 lxxxix4 #ad1 xlv4 #f1 ,heb4 i4 #h4 ,& ,o6 ?is ?rone is a com=table ?rone4 ,m]cy & tru? g be=e ! face ( ! k+ to welcome & ent]ta9 mis]able s9n]s1 & to make access to !m4 ,& f ?is ?rone ,jesus ,*ri/ holds out ! sceptre ( ! gospel1 to invite s9n]s1 self-condemn$ s9n]s1 to come to him alone1 :o ha? gott5 all f9al judgm5t committ$ to him1 t he may give et]nal life 8to :om he w10 ,john v4 #ba1 #bb4 ,o6 t is a sweet & ample commission giv5 to our fri5d & bro!r1 ,jesus ,*ri/1--p[] to repeal s5t5ces pass$ aga9/ u1--p[] & au?ority to absolve !m :om ju/ice ha? condemn$1 & to bless :om ! law ha? curs$1 & to op5 _! m\? to praise ^: m\? s9 & guilt9ess ha? /opp$1--p[] to give ! answ] ( a good consci5ce to ?y evil self-torm5t+ consci5ce6 ,9 a ^w1 he ha? p[] to give life1 to make alive & heal ^? :o are kill$ or w\nd$ by ! comm&m5t4 ,n[1 ,i say1 see+ ,god ha? ( purpose e/abli%$ ?is ?rone ( m]cy 9 ! ^w1 ?\ maye/ well1 aft] receiv+ & ackn[l$g+ ( ! ju/ice ( ! curse ( ! law1 appeal to div9e m]cy & grace sitt+ on ano!r ?rone ( ! gospel4 ,?\ maye/--if ?y consci5ce urge !e to despair1 & to conclude !re is no hope--?\ maye/1 ,i say1 appeal f ?y consci5ce1 f ,satan1 f ju/ice1 unto ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o is hold+ out ! sceptre to !e4 ,! m9i/] calls !e1 rise & come1 /& no long] be=e t b>1 = x is a subord9ate judicatory1 !re is a way to r$ress !e by a high] c\rt ( grace4 ,?\ maye/ say to ju/ice1 to ,satan1 to ?y own consci5ce1--8,x is true1 ,i confess1 t ,i des]ve t s5t5ce1 ,i am guilty1 & c say no?+ aga9/ x1 :ile ,i /& alone4 ,b ?\gh ,i _c satisfy1 & h n2 yet !re is "o1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o gave 8 life a ransom = _m1 & :om ,god ha? giv5 z a propitiation = s9s4 ,he ha? satisfi$ & paid ! debt 9 my "n2 g & appreh5d ! caution]1 s9ce he ha? und]tak5 x1 nay1 he ha? done x1 & is absolv$4 ,?\ had/ him 9 ?y h&s ,o ,ju/ice6 ,?\ had/ him prison] "u ! p[] ( dea?4 ,s9ce ?\ ha/ let him g1 !n he is acquitt$ f all ! *>ge ( my s9s2 & !re=e1 s9ce ,i "k t he is n[ a k+1 & ha? a ?rone to judge ! _w & plead ! cause ( ! poor %eep1 ,i w appeal to him1 ref] ! cause to 8 decision1 ,i w make my supplication to him1 & c]ta9ly he w he>1 & int]pose himself betwe5 wra? & me4 ,he w resc9d ?is s5t5ce ( condemnation1 s9ce he himself 0 condemn$ = u & is ju/ifi$1--#8,x is ,*ri/ t di$1 yea r t is ris5 aga91' :o %all condemn me8 ,he is ne> t ju/ifies me1 ,rom4 viii4 #cc1 #cd40 ,n[ if ?\ d inde$ flee unto him = refuge1 t city is op5 = !e1 & no?+ to prejudge ?y entry4 ,b no curse1 no condemnation c ent] 9 x1 ,rom4 viii4 #a4 ,he w ju/ify & absolve !e f all ?+s :]e( ! law c\ld n ju/ify !e1 b condemn !e4 ,!re is =giv5ess ) him1 t he may be fe>$4 ,david may tea* !e ?is mann] ( application1 7,psal4 cxxx4 & cxlii4 #b7 ( appeal+ f ! des]v$ curse1 to free undes]v$ bless+ & m]cy 9 ,*ri/4 ,let u consid] ?is "n ( ! ,"l1 & x %all answ] all our suspicions ( him1--all our objections aga9/ com+ to him & believ+ 9 him4 ,x is c]ta91 ignorance is ! "m ( unbelief1 toge!r ) ! natural p]v]s5ess ( our he>ts4 ,if we knew 8 "n1 we w\ld tru/ 9 him2 if 8 names 7 pond]$ & consid]$1 we w\ld believe 9 him4 ,satan kn[s ?is1 & !re=e 8 great sleight & cunn+ is to hold our m9ds fix$ on ! consid]ation ( our mis]y & desp]ate e/ate4 ,he keeps ! awak5$ consci5ce /ill ^u t com=tless sight1 & he lab\rs to repres5t ,god by halves1 & t x is a false repres5tation ( ,god4 ,he repres5ts him z clo!d ) ju/ice & v5geance1--z a consum+ fire1 9 :i* light a s\l c see no?+ b desp]ation writt52 & he lab\rs to hold out ! ?\ghts ( 8 m]cy & grace1 or div]ts a s\l f ! consid]ation ( 8 promises2 :5ce x comes1 t !y are n e/abli%$1 t ?\gh salvation be ne>1 yet x is f> f !m 9 _! s5se & appreh5sion4 ,!re=e ,i say1 y %\ld lab\r to get an entire sight ( ,god1 & y %all see him be/ 9 8 ^w1 :]e he reveals himself1 & !re y f9d1 if y consid]1 t :i* may make y fe> him inde$1 b nev] flee f him1--t :i* may abase y1 b )al embold5 y to come to him ?\gh trembl+4 ,:atev] ?\ght possess !e ( ?9e own mis]y1 ( ?y own guilt9ess1 lab\r to c\nt]poise t ) ! ?\ght ( 8 m]cy & free promises4 ,:atev] be sugge/$ ( 8 hol9ess & ju/ice1 he> himself speak out 8 own "n1 & ?\ %all he> z mu* ( m]cy & grace z may make ^! n t]rible unto !e1 ?\gh high & hon\rable4 ,! ,"l ha? s fram$ ! expression & proclamation ( 8 "n 9 ?is place1 t fir/ a ^w ( maje/y & p[] is premis$1--8! ,"l1 ! ,"l ,god10--t x may compose our he>ts 9 fe> & rev]5ce ( su* a glori\s "o1 & make a prep>atory impression ( ! maje/y ( our ,god1 :i* inde$ is ! f\ndation or all true fai?4 ,x beg9s to adore & admire a deity1 a maje/y hid f ! _w4 ,! ?\ghts ( 8 p[] & glory possess ! s\l fir/1 & make x beg9 to tremble to ?9k t x ha? su* a high & holy "o to deal )4 ,b1 9 ! next place1 y h ! mo/ sweet1 allur+1 com=t+ /yles t c be imag9$1 to meet ) ! trembl+ & langui%+ condition ( a s\l t w\ld be ready to fa9t be=e su* a maje/y4 ,"h ,m]cy takes x by ! h&1 & gives a cordial ( grace1 p>don1 =giv5ess1 c4 to x1 :i* revives ! s\l ( ! humble1 & int]m+les "s rejoic+ ) =m] trembl+4 ,maje/y & greatness g be=e to abase & humble ! s\l 9 its own eyes2 & m]cy & goodness second !m to lift up ^? :o are l[ & exalt ! humble4 ,& 9 ! description ( ?is1 ! ,"l sp5ds m words1 accord+ to ! necessity ( a s\l1 to signify to u h[ great & /rong consolation may be gr\nd$ on 8 "n1--h[ accessible he is1 ?\gh he dwell 9 accessible light1--h[ lovely he is1 ?\gh he be ! high & ! l(ty "o1--h[ good he is1 ?\gh he be great1--h[ m]ciful he is1 ?\gh he be maje/ic4 ,9 a ^w1 t ^? t flee to him may h all invitation1 all enc\ragem5t to come1 & no?+ to disc\rage1 to prejudge _! welcome2 t :oev] w1 may come1 & no?+ may h9d] on 8 "p4 ,& !n1 aft] all ?is1 he subjo9s a ^w ( 8 ju/ice1 9 av5g+ s91 to %[ u t he leaves t z ! la/2 t he essays all ga9+ ways ( m]cy ) u2 & t he is n v mu* delight$ ) ! dea? ( s9n]s1 t s :osoev] p]i%es may blame !mselves = hat+ _! own salvation & =sak+ _! own m]cy4 ,n[ :oev] ?\ art t appreh5de/ a dreadful & t]rible ,god1 & ?yself a mis]able & wret*$ s9n]1 ?\ can/ f9d no com=t 9 ,god's highness & p[]1 b x looks t]rible ^u !e1 because ?\ d\bte/ ( 8 good-w to save & p>don !e4 ,?\ saye/ ) ! bl9d man1 ,if ?\ wilt1 ?\ can/ d x2 ?\ art a /rong ,god1 b :at com=t c ,i h 9 ?y /r5g?1 s9ce ,i "k n ?y good-w8 ,i say1 ! ,"l answ]s !e 9 ?is "n1 ,i am 8m]ciful10 sai? ! ,"l4 ,if ?\ be mis]able1 ,i am m]ciful z well z /rong2 if ?\ h s9 & mis]y1 ,i h compassion & pity4 ,my m]cy may be a copy & patt]n to all m5 to le>n x ( me1 ev5 t[>ds _! own bre?r51 ,luke vi4 #cf4 ,!re=e he is call$ 8! fa!r ( m]cies10 #b ,cor4 i4 #c4 ,mis]icors e/ cui alt]ius mis]ia cordi e/4 ,m]cy ha? its v "n f mis]y1 = x is no o!r ?+ ?an to lay ano!r's mis]y to he>t2 n to despise x1 n to add to x1 b to help x4 ,x is a /rong incl9ation to succ\r ! mis]y ( s9n]s1 !re=e ?\ ne$e/ no o!r ?+ to comm5d !e to him4 ,art ?\ mis]able1 & kn[e/ x inde$8 ,!n he is m]ciful2 & "k t also1 ^! two suit well4 ,nay1 b sai? ! conv9c$ s\l1 ,i "k n if he w be m]ciful to me1 = :at am ,i8 ,!re is no?+ 9 me to be reg>d$4 ,i h no?+ to conciliate fav\r1 & all t may procure hatr$4 ,b1 sai? ! ,"l1 ,i am 8graci\s10 & disp5se m]cy freely1 )\t respect to condition or qualification4 ,say n1 if ,i _h su* a measure ( humiliation z su* a "o1--if ,i lov$ him s mu*1--if ,i _h s mu* godly sorr[ & rep5tance1--!n1 ,i ?9k he w\ld be m]ciful to me4 ,say n s1 = behold he is graci\s4 ,he ha? m]cy on :om he w h m]cy2 & !re is no o!r cause1 no motive to procure x2 x comes f )9 8 own brea/4 ,x is n ?y rep5tance w make him love !e1 nor ?y h>dness ( he>t w make him hate !e or ob/ruct ! v5t ( 8 grace t[>ds !e4 ,no6 if x be grace1 x is no m ( works1--n works 9 t way t ?\ imag9e/4 ,x is n ( rep5tance1 n ( fai? 9 t s5se ?\ conceive/2 b x is freely1 )\t ! hire1 )\t ! price ( rep5tance or fai?1 because all ^? are b ! free gifts ( grace4 ,?\ w\ld/ h ^! graces to procure 8 fav\r1 & to make !m ! gr\nd ( ?y believ+ 9 8 promises1 b grace is )\t money4 ,x imm$iately contracts ) discov]$ mis]y1 s t if ?\ d discov] 9 ?yself mis]y & s91 ?\gh ?\ f9d no?+ else1 yet d n ca/ away confid5ce1 b s mu* ! m address ?yself to m]cy & grace1 :i* d n seek rep5tance 9 !e1 b br+ rep5tance & fai? ) !m unto !e4 ,yet !re is some?+ 9 ! awak5$ consci5ce4 ,i h gone on long 9 s92 ,i h be5 a presumptu\s s9n]2 c he endure me long]8 ,well1 he> :at ! ,"l sai?1 ,i am 8long-suff]+0 & pati5t4 ,& if he _h n be5 s1 we _h be5 damn$ ere n[4 ,pati5ce ha? a long t]m1 & we _c outrun x1 outwe>y x4 ,:y d we n wond] t he pres5tly & in/antly execut$ 8 wra? on angels1 & gave !m n "o h\r's space = rep5tance1 b ca/ !m d[n headlong into de/ruction1 z 9 a mom5t2 & yet 8 maje/y ha? s long delay$ ! execution ( our s5t5ce1 & calls u unto rep5tance & =giv5ess1 t we may escape ! condemnation ( angels8 ,8 pati5ce is n slackness & neglig5ce1 z m5 c\nt x1 #b ,pet4 iii4 #i4 ,he sits n 9 heav5 z an idol1 & idle spectator ( :at m5 are do+2 b he obs]ves all wrongs1 & is s5sible ( !m also4 ,& if we 7 m9dful & s5sible ( !m also1 he w\ld =get !m4 ,he is long-suff]+4 ,?is is ext5d$ & /ret*$-out pati5ce beyond all expectation1 beyond all des]v+1 yea contr>y to x4 ,!re=e1 z long z he =be>s1 if ?\ appreh5d ?y mis]y & s91 & cont9uance 9 x2 d n conclude t x is desp]ate4 8,:y %\ld a liv+ man compla980 ,z long z pati5ce l5g!ns ?y life1 if ?\ desire to come to him1 believe he w accept !e4 ,b1 sai? ! d\bt+ s\l1 ,i am exce$+ p]v]se & wick$1 !re is no?+ 9 me b wick$ness4 ,x s ab\nds 9 me t !re is none l me4 ,b1 sai? ! ,"l1 ,i am 8abundant 9 goodness40 ,?y wick$ness ?\gh x be great1 x is b a creat$ wick$ness1 b my goodness is ! goodness ( ,god4 ,i am z abundant 9 grace & goodness z ?\ art 9 s9--nay1 inf9itely m4 ,?y s9 is b ! transgression ( a f9ite creature1 b my m]cy is ! compassion ( an inf9ite ,god1--x c swall[ x up4 ,suppose ?y s9 cry up to heav51 yet m]cy rea*es above heav51 & is built up = ev]4 ,"h is an invitation to all s9n]s to come & ta/e--,o come & ta/e1 & see h[ good ! ,"l is6 ,goodness is communicative2 x diffuses itself1 l ! sun's light4 ,!re is ri*es ( 8 goodness4 ,rom4 ii4 #d4 ,poor s\l1 ?\ can/ n sp5d x ?\gh ?\ h _m wants6 ,b ,i am full ( d\bt+s1 fe>s1 & jeal\sies4 ,i _c believe 9 8 promises4 ,i (t5 "q !m4 ,h[1 !n1 w he p]=m !m8 ,i say1 sai? ! ,"l1 ,i am abundant 9 tru?4 ,he w c]ta9ly p]=m4 ,%all our unbelief1 or d\bt+1 8make ! fai? ( ,god )\t effect80 c4 ,rom4 iii4 #c4 ,god =bid6 ,8 fai?fulness rea*es unto ! cl\ds2 he w keep cov5ant ) !e ^: s\l ha? *os5 him1 ?\gh ?\ (t5 "q & d\bt ( him4 ,inde$1 ?\ %\ld/ n give indulg5ce to ?y d\bt+s & jeal\sies1 b look on !m z high provocations4 ,= :at c be m griev\s to f]v5t love ?an to meet ) jeal\sy8 ,jeal\sy w\ld qu5* any creature's love1 b ?\gh x grieve & provoke him1 yet he w n *ange1 he w n dim9i% 84 ,only d n ?9k y\r disput+s & qu>rell+ innoc5t & h>mless ?+s4 ,no c]ta9ly1 !y grieve ! ,_s--/ir up ! belov$ to g away1 z x 71 be=e he please--& make !e walk )\t com=t1 & )\t fruit4 ,yet he w be> )1 & n qu5* 8! smok+ flax0 ( a believ]'s desires1 ?\gh !y d n arise to ! flame ( assurance4 ,b ! w\nd$ _s ha? "o or two burd5s m4 ,i h abus$ mu* m]cy2 h[ c m]cy pity me8 ,i h turn$ grace into wantonness s t :5 ,i look to m]cy & grace to com=t me1 !y d r *all5ge me4 ,! s9s ( none are l m9e1--none ( su* a he9\s & presumptu\s nature4 ,b let u he> :at ,god ! ,"l speaks4 ,i keep 8m]cy = ?\s&s1 =giv+ iniquity1 & transgression1 & s94 ,?\ ha/ wa/$ mu* m]cy1 b m is beh9d1 all ! treasure is n sp5t4 ,?\gh !re 7 _m ?\s& worlds besides1 ,i c\ld p>don !m all1 if !y w\ld flee unto my m]cy4 ,?\ %alt n be /rait5$ 9 me40 ,m]cy w p>don ?y abuse ( m]cy1 x w =give all faults ?\ do/ aga9/ itself4 ,?\ t s9ne/ aga9/ ! ,son ( man1 ! ,r$eem] ( ! _w1 & rem$y ( s9--yet !re is p>don = !e1 :atev] ! quality1 condition1 or circum/ance ( ?y s9 be4 ,:oev]1 conv9c$ ( x1 & load5$ ) x1 desire/ re/ to ?y s\l1 ?\ maye/ f9d x 9 ,*ri/1 ^: =m] k9dness ?\ ha/ answ]$ ) contempt4 ,_m s9s1 _m great s9s1 & ^! presumptu\s s9s _c exclude1 nay1 no s9 c exclude a will+ s\l4 ,unbelief keeps !e unwill+1 & s excludes !e4 ,n[1 z ! spid] sucks poison out ( ! sweete/ fl[]1 s ! mo/ "p ( s\ls suck no?+ b delusion & presumption & h>d5+ out ( ! gospel4 ,_m s\ls reason = m lib]ty to s9 f m]cy4 ,b behold1 h[ ! ,"l backs x ) a dreadful ^w1 8:o w by no means cle> ! guilty40 ,z _m z d n condemn !mselves be=e ! tribunal ( ju/ice1 !re is no resc9d+ ( ! condemnatory s5t5ce1 b x /&s above _! heads1 8he t believe? n is condemn$ already40 ,ju/ice ha? condemn$ all by a s5t5ce4 ,he t do? n1 9 ! s5se ( ?is1 flee unto ,jesus ,*ri/ f s9 & wra? is already condemn$4 ,8 s5t5ce is /&+4 ,!re ne$s no new "o4 ,s9ce he flees n to m]cy = absolution1 ! s5t5ce ( condemnation /&s unrepeal$4 ,y guilty s\ls :o cle> y\rselves1 ,god w n cle> y4 ,&1 alas6 h[ _m ( y d cle> y\rselves6 ,d y n ext5uate & m9ce y\r s9s8 ,h[ h>d is x to extort any confession ( guilt out ( y1 b 9 ! g5]al6 ,if we condesc5d to p>ticul>s1 _m ( y w plead innoc5cy almo/ 9 e ?+1 ?\gh y h1 l *ildr51 le>n$ to speak ^! words t ye are s9n]s4 ,i besee* y consid] x2 x is no light matt]1 = ,god w by no means cle> ! guilty1 by no means1 by no entreaties1 no flatt]ies4 ,:at6 w he n p>don s98 ,yes inde$6 8 "n tells y he w p>don all k9d ( s9s1 & absolve all mann] ( guilty p]sons1 b yet su* z d condemn !mselves1 su* z are guilty 9 _! own consci5ce1 & _! m\?s /opp$ be=e ,god1--y :o d n ent] into ! s]i\s exam9ation ( y\r ways1 & d n arraign y\rselves be=e ,god's tribunal daily till y f9d y\rselves loa?some & desp]ate1 & no refuge = y1--y :o d flatt] y\rselves always 9 ! hope ( heav51 & put ! fe> ( hell always f y1--,i say1 ,god w by no means1 no pray]s1 no entreaties1 cle> or p>don y1 because y come n to ,jesus ,*ri/1 9 :om is prea*$ =giv5ess & remission ( s9s4 ,y :o take lib]ty to s91 because ,god is graci\s1 & delay rep5tance till ! end1 because ,god is long suff]+1--"k ,god w n cle> y1 he is holy & j z he is m]ciful4 ,if 8 m]cy make !e n fe> & tremble be=e him1 & d n sep>ate !e f ?y s9s1--if remission ( s9s be n ! /ronge/ p]suasion to ?y s\l ( ! remov+ ( s91--c]ta9ly ?\ do/ 9 va9 presume ^u 8 m]cy4 ,n[ consid] :at influ5ce all ?is glori\s proclamation _h on ,moses4 ,x /irs up 9 him rev]5ce & affection1--rev]5ce to su* a glori\s ,maje/y1 & great desire to h him among/ !m1 & to be m "o ) him4 ,if ?y s\l rightly discov] ,god1 x _c b abase !e4 ,he 8made ha/e0 to b[ d[n & wor%ip4 ,o1 ,god's maje/y is a surpris+ & a/oni%+ ?+6 ,x w\ld b[ ?y s\l 9 ! du/ if x 7 pres5t$ to !e4 ,lab\r to keep ! "r & entire repres5tation ( ,god 9 ?y sight1--8 :ole "n1 /rong1 m]ciful1 & j1--great1 good1 & holy4 ,i say1 keep bo? 9 ?y view1 = half repres5tations are dang]\s1 ei!r to beget presumption & security :5 ?\ looke/ on m]cy alone1 or despair :5 ?\ looke/ on ju/ice & p[] alone4 ,let ?y s\l consid] all jo9tly1 t x may receive a mix$ impression ( all4 ,& ?is is ! holy composition & temp] ( a believ]1--,rejoice ) trembl+1 love ) fe>1 let all ?y discov]ies ( him aim at m union & communion ) him :o is su* a self suffici5t1 all suffici5t1 & et]nal ,be+4 ,lecture ,x4 ,:at ,god ,is ,john iv4 #bd4--8;,god is a ,_s1 & !y t wor%ip him mu/ wor%ip him 9 _s & 9 tru?40 ,we h "h some?+ ( ! nature ( ,god po9t$ out to u1 & some?+ ( our duty t[>ds him4 8,god is a ,_s10 t is 8 nature1 & 8man mu/ wor%ip him10 t is 8 duty1 & t 89 _s & 9 tru?10 t is ! "r mann] ( ! duty4 ,if ^! ?ree 7 well pond]$ till !y did s9k into ! bottom ( our spirits1 !y w\ld make u inde$ ,*ri/ians1 n 9 ! lett]1 b 9 ! _s4 ,t is presuppos$ to all ,*ri/ian wor%ip & walk+1 to "k :at ,god is1 x is inde$ ! primo cognitum ( ,*ri/ianity1 ! fir/ pr9ciple ( true religion1 ! v root out ( :i* spr+s & gr[s up walk+ suitably )1 & wor%ipp+ answ]ably (1 a kn[n ,god4 ,i fe> mu* ( our religion is l ! ,a!nians1 !y built an alt> to ! unkn[n ,god1 & l ! ,sam>itans1 :o wor%ipp$ !y knew n :at4 ,su* a wor%ip1 ,i "k n :at x is1 :5 ! ,god wor%ipp$ is n kn[n4 ,! two p>5ts ( true religion are ! k ( ,god & ( ourselves4 ,?is1 inde$1 is ! beg9n+ ( ! fe> ( ,god1 :i* ! wise prea*] calls 8! beg9n+ ( true wisdom40 ,& ^! two1 z !y beget true religion1 s !y _c truly be "o )\t ! o!r4 ,x is n _m notions & speculations ab\t ! div9e nature1--x is n high & /ra9$ conceptions ( ,god1--t comprise ! true k ( him4 ,_m ?9k !y "k some?+ :5 !y c speak ( ^? my/]ies 9 "s s+ul> way1 & 9 "s t]ms remov$ f common und]/&+s1 :ile nei!r !mselves nor o!rs "k :at !y mean4 ,& ?us !y are presumptu\s1 self conceit$1 kn[+ no?+ z !y ought to "k4 ,!re is a k t puffs up & !re is a k t ca/s d[n1 a k 9 _m t do? b swell !m1 n gr[ !m4 ,x is b a rum\r full ( w9d1 a va9 & empty1 fro?y k t is nei!r good = edify+ o!r1 nor sav+ a man's self1 a k t a man kn[s & reflects ^u s z to asc5d ^u ! height ( x1 & measure himself by ! degrees ( x4 ,?is is n ! true k ( ,god1 :i* kn[s n itself1 looks n back ^u itself1 b /raight t[>ds ,god1 8 hol9ess & glory & our bas5ess & mis]y1 & !re=e x con/ra9s ! s\l to be a%am$ ( itself 9 su* a glori\s pres5ce1 & to make ha/e to wor%ip1 z ,moses1 ,job1 & ,isaiah did4 ,?is def9ition ( ,god--if we did truly und]/& x1 we c\ld n b wor%ip him 9 ano!r mann]4 8,god is a ,_s40 ,_m ignorant p =m 9 _! own m9d "s lik5ess & image ( ,god1 :o is invisible4 ,ye "k h[ ye fancy to y\rselves "s bodily %ape4 ,:5 y conceive ( him1 y ?9k he is "s rev]5d & maje/ic p]son sitt+ on a ?rone 9 heav54 ,b1 ,i besee* y1 correct y\r mi/akes ( him4 ,!re is outw>d idolatry & !re is inw>d1 !re is idolatry 9 action1 :5 m5 pa9t or engrave "s similitude ( ,god1 & !re is idolatry 9 imag9ation1 :5 ! fancy & appreh5sion run ^u "s image or lik5ess ( ,god4 ,! fir/ is among ,papi/s1 b ,i fe> ! latt] is too common among u1 & x is inde$ all "o1 to =m su* a similitude 9 our m9d & to engrave or pa9t x )\t4 ,s t ! ,god :om _m ( u wor%ip is n ! liv+ & true ,god1 b a pa9t$ or grav5 idol4 ,:5 ,god appe>$ mo/ visible to ! _w1 z at ! giv+ out ( ! law1 yet no man did see any lik5ess at all4 ,he did n come "u ! p]ception ( ! mo/ subtle s5se1 he c\ld n be p]ceiv$ b by ! ref9$ und]/&+ go+ aside f all ?+s visible4 ,& !re=e y d b fancy an idol to y\rselves1 in/ead ( ,god1 :5 y appreh5d him "u ! lik5ess ( any visible or s5sible ?+1 & s :atev] love or fe> or rev]5ce y h1 x is all b missp5t sup]/ition1 ! love & fe> ( an idol4 ,i4 ,"k !n1 8t ,god is a ,_s10 & !re=e he is l none ( all ^? ?+s y see1 or he>1 or smell1 or ta/e1 or t\*4 ,! heav5s are glori\s inde$1 ! light is full ( glory1 b he is n l t4 ,if all y\r s5ses %\ld make an inquiry1 & se>* = him ?r\gh\t ! _w1 y %\ld n f9d him4 ,?\gh he be ne> at h& to e "o ( u yet our eyes & e>s & all our s5ses1 might travel ! l5g? ( ! e>? & bread? ( ! sea1 & %\ld n f9d him ev5 z y might se>* all ! corn]s ( heav5 ere y c\ld he> or see an angel4 ,if y w\ld saw a man asund] & resolve him into atoms ( du/1 yet y c\ld n p]ceive a s\l )9 him4 ,:y8 ,because ^! are spirits1 & s )\t ! rea* ( y\r s5ses4 ,,ii4 ,if ,god be a ,_s1 !n he is invisible1 & dwells 9 light inaccessible1 8:i* no man ha? se5 or c see40 ,!n our poor n>r[ m9ds1 t are dr[n$1 z x 71 & imm]s$ 9 bodies ( clay1 & 9 ?is /ate ( mortality1 receive all k by ! s5ses1 _c frame any notion ( 8 spiritual & ab/ract$ nature4 ,we _c conceive :at our own s\l is1 b by "s s5sible op]ation fl[+ f x1 & ! height t our k ( t noble "p ( ourselves am\nts to1 is b ?is d>k & confus$ conception t ! s\l is "s inw>d pr9ciple ( life & s5se & reason4 ,h[ !n is x possible = u to conceive aright ( ! div9e nature1 z x is 9 itself1 b only 9 a d>k & g5]al way8 ,we guess at 8 maje/y1 by ! glori\s emanations ( 8 p[] & wisdom1 & ! ways !re(1 :i* he displays abroad 9 all ! "w ( 8 h&s1 & f all ^! concurr+ te/imonies1 & evid5ces ( 8 maje/y1 we ga!r ?is confus$ notion ( him1 t he is ! f\nta91 self indep5d5t ,be+1 ! orig9al ( ^! ?+s1 & m absolute 9 ! _w ?an ! s\l is 9 ! body1 ! true ,anima mundi1 ! v life & ! light ( m51 & ! s\l t quick5s1 moves1 & =ms all ?is visible _w1 t makes all ?+s visible1 & himself is invisible4 ,!re=e x is t ! ,"l speaks to u 9 ,scripture ( himself1 accord+ to our capacities1--( 8 face1 8 "r h&1 & arm1 8 ?rone1 8 sceptre1 8 back p>ts 8 ang]1 8 fury1 8 rep5tance1 8 grief1 & sorr[1--none ( :i* are prop]ly 9 8 spiritual1 immortal1 & un*angeable nature4 ,b because our dulness & sl[ness is su* 9 appreh5d+ ?+s spiritual1 x be+ almo/ )\t ! sph]e & compreh5sion ( ! s\l :ile 9 ! body1 :i* is almo/ addict$ unto ! s5ses 9 ! body1 !re=e ! ,"l accommodates himself unto our t]ms & notions1 balbutit nobiscum1--he1 l a k9d fa!r1 /amm]s ) 8 /amm]+ *ildr51 speaks to !m 9 _! own dialect1 b )al1 w\ld h u conceive he is n really su* an "o1 b inf9itely remov$ 9 8 own be+ f all ^! imp]fections4 ,s :5 y he> ( ^! t]ms 9 scripture1 ,o bew>e ( conceiv+ ,god to be su* a "o z y\rselves6 ,b1 9 ^! expressions n beseem+ 8 ,maje/y1 because bel[ him1 le>n y\r own ignorance ( 8 glori\s ,maje/y1 y\r dulness & incapacity to be su* z ! holy ,"o mu/ come d[n z x 7 9 "s bodily appe>ance1 ere y c und]/& any ?+ ( him4 ,,iii4 ,if ,god be a ,_s1 !n he is mo/ p]fect & mo/ p[]ful4 ,all imp]fection1 all infirmity1 & weakness 9 ! creature1 is f\nd$ 9 ! gross & mat]ial "p ( x4 ,y see ! m matt] & bodily sub/ance is 9 any ?+1 x is ! m lumpi%1 heavy1 & void ( all action4 ,x is ! m spiritual1 pure1 & ref9$ "p ( ! creation t ha? mo/ activity 9 x1 & is ! pr9ciple ( all motions & actions4 ,y see a little fly ha? m action 9 x ?an a great m\nta91 because !re are spirits 9 x :i* move x4 ,! bottom ( ! _w conta9s ! dregs ( ! creation1 z x 71--a mass & lump ( heavy e>?1 b ! high] & m di/ant bodies be f t1 ! m pure & subtile !y are1 & ! m pure & subtile !y be1 ! m action1 virtue1 & efficacy !y h4 ,! e>? /&s l a dead lump b ! sea moves1 & ! air be+ ?9n] & pur] ?an bo?1 moves m easily & swiftly4 ,b g up high] & /ill ! motion is swift]1 & ! virtue & influ5ce is ! m p[]ful4 ,:at is a dead body :5 ! s\l & _s is out ( x8 ,x ha? no m virtue & efficacy ?an s mu* clay1 al?\gh by ! pres5ce ( ! _s ( x1 x 0 active1 agile1 swift1 /rong & nimble4 ,s mu* !n z any ?+ ha? ( _s 9 x1 s mu* ! m p]fect & p[]ful x is4 ,!n ,i besee* y consid] :at a ,"o ! ,god ( ! spirits ( all fle% mu/ be1--! v ,f\nta9 _s1--! ,self be+ _s1-- 4 ,:5 ! s\l ( a man1 or ! _s ( a horse1 ha? s mu* virtue1 to /ir up a lump ( e>?1 & to quick5 x to s _m div]se op]ations1 ev5 ?\gh t s\l & _s did n1 nay c\ld n make t piece ( e>? !y dwell 91 !n1 :at mu/ 8 p[] & virtue be t made all ^? ?+s8 ,:o gave p[] & virtue ev5 to ! spirits ( all fle%8 8,_! horses0 sai? ,god1 are 8fle% & n _s10 7,isa4 xxxi4 #c7 because1 9 comp>ison ( 8 maje/y1 ! v spirits 9 !m are b l a dead lump ( fle%4 ,if he %\ld draw 9 8 brea?1 z x 71 !y w\ld h no m virtue to save ! ,israelites1 ?an s _m lumps ( fle% or clay4 ,= he is ! ,_s ( all spirits1 t quick5s1 actuates & moves !m to _! sev]al op]ations & influ5ces4 ,anima mundi1 et ,anima anim>um mundi4 ,an angel ha? m p[] ?an all m5 unit$ 9 "o body4 ,satan is call$ ! pr9ce ( ! air1 & ! god ( ?is _w1 = he ha? m efficacy & virtue to commove ! air1 & raise tempe/s ?an all ! sw>ms ( multipli$ mank9d1 ?\gh ga!r$ into "o army4 ,if ! ,"l did n re/ra9 & limit 8 p[]1 he 7 able to de/roy :ole nations at once4 ,an angel kill$ _m ?\s&s ( ,s5na*]ib's army 9 "o night1 :at w\ld _m angels d !n1 if ! ,"l pleas$ to apply !m to t "w8 ,o :at is man t he %\ld magnify himself1 or glory 9 /r5g?1 or skill8 ,bea/s are /rong] ?an m51 b man's weak] /r5g? be+ /r5g!n$ ) m skill1 proves /rong] ?an !y4 ,b 9 respect ( angels he ha? nei!r /r5g? nor wisdom4 ,,iv4 ,if ,god be a ,_s1 !n he is n circumscrib$ by any place1 & if an inf9ite ,_s1 !n he is ev]y:]e1 no place c include him1 & no body c exclude him4 ,he is )9 all ?+s1 yet n includ$ nor b\nd$ )9 !m1 & he is )\t all ?+s1 yet n exclud$ f !m4 ,intra omnia1 non tam5 inclusus 9 illis1 extra omnia1 nec tam5 exclu/ts ab illis4 ,y "k e body ha? its own b\nds & limits circumscrib$ to x1 & %uts out all o!r bodily ?+s out ( ! same space1 s t be=e ! lea/ body want "s space1 x w put all ! univ]se 9 motion1 & make e ?+ ab\t x to *ange its place1 & possess ano!r4 ,b a _s c pass ?r\gh all ( !m & nev] di/urb !m1 a legion may be 9 "o man1 & h room en\gh4 ,if !re 7 a wall ( brass or t[]1 hav+ no op5+1 nei!r above nor b5ea?1 no body c\ld ent] b by break+ ?r\gh1 & mak+ a brea* into x1 b an angel or _s c\ld /orm x )\t a brea*1 & pi]ce ?r\gh x )\t any division ( x4 ,h[ mu* m do? ! ,mak] ( all spirits fill all 9 all6 ,! ?ickness ( ! e>? do? n keep him out1 nor ! l>g5ess ( ! heav5s conta9 him4 ,h[ !n d we circumscribe & limit him )9 ! b\nds ( a public h\se1 or ! heav5s8 ,o6 h[ n>r[ ?\ghts h we ( 8 imm5se greatness1 :o1 )\t division or multiplication ( himself1 fills all ! corn]s ( ! _w1--^: indivisible unity is equival5t to an inf9ite ext5sion & divisibility6 ,h[ (t51 ,i pray y1 d y reflect ^u ?is8 ,god is ne> to e "o ( u4 ,:o ( u ?9ks ( a div9e ,maje/y ne>] u ?an our v s\ls & consci5ces1 89 :om we live & move1 & h our be+08 ,h[ is x we move1 & ?9k n ) wond] ( t fir/ ,mov] 9 :om we move8 ,h[ is x we live & p]sev]e 9 be+ & d n always consid] ?is f\nta9-,be+ 9 :om we live & h our be+8 ,o1 ! a!ism ( _m s\ls pr(ess+ ,god6 ,we d speak1 walk1 eat1 & dr9k1 & g ab\t all our bus9esses1 z if we 7 self be+1 & indep5d5t ( any1 nev] ?9k+ ( t all pres5t quick5+ ,_s1 t acts u1 moves u1 speaks 9 u1 makes u to walk & eat & dr9k1 z ! b>b>\s p :o see1 he>1 speak & reason1 & nev] once reflect ^u ! pr9ciple ( all ^!1 to disc]n a s\l )94 ,?is is bruti%1 & 9 ?is1 man :o 0 made ( a /raight c\nt5ance to look upw>d to ,god1 & to "k himself & 8 ,mak]1 till he might be diff]5c$ f all creatures bel[1 is deg5]at$1 & become l ! bea/s t p]i%4 ,:o ( u believes ?is all pres5t ,god8 ,we imag9e t he is %ut up 9 heav51 & takes no su* notice ( affairs bel[1 b c]ta9ly1 he is n s f> f u1 ?\gh he %[ m ( 8 glory above1 yet he is z pres5t & obs]vant bel[4 ,v4 ,if he be a ,_s1 !n z he is incompreh5sible & imm5se 9 be+1 s also !re is no compreh5sion ( 8 k4 ,! ne>] any creature comes to ! nature ( a _s1 ! m kn[+ & und]/&+ x is4 ,life is ! mo/ excell5t be+1 & und]/&+ is ! mo/ excell5t life4 ,mat]ia e/ in]s et mortua4 ,! ne>] any ?+ is to ! e>?ly matt]1 z x ha? less action1 s less life & feel+4 ,man is ne>] an angel ?an bea/s1 & !re=e he ha? a kn[+ und]/&+ _s 9 him4 ,!re is a _s 9 man1 & ! m or less ?is _s ( man is ab/ract$ f s5sual & mat]ial ?+s1 x lives ! m excell5t & pure life1 & is1 z x 71 m or less deliv]$ f ! *a9s ( ! body4 ,^! s\ls t h nev] ris5 above1 & retir$ f s5sible ?+s1 ,o1 h[ n>r[ are !y1--h[ captivat$ )9 ! prison ( ! fle%6 ,b :5 ! ,"l ,jesus comes to set free he deliv]s a s\l f ?is bondage1 he makes ^! *a9s fall (f & leads ! s\l ap>t to conv]se ) ,god himself1 & to m$itate on ?+s n se5--s91 wra?1 hell1 & heav54 ,& ! f>!r x goes f itself1 & ! m ab/ract$ x is f ! consid]ation ( pres5t ?+s1 ! m x lives a life l angels4 ,& !re=e1 :5 ! s\l is sep>at$ f ! body1 x is !n p]fectly free1 & ha? ! l>ge/ ext5t ( k4 ,a man's s\l mu/ be almo/ l ,paul's 8:e!r out ( ! body1 or 9 ! body1 ,i "k n10--if he w\ld und]/& aright spiritual ?+s4 ,n[ !n1 ?is inf9ite ,_s is an all kn[+ ,_s1 all see+ ,_s1 z well z all-pres5t1 8!re is no se>*+ ( 8 und]/&+10 ,isa4 xl4 #bh1 ,psalm4 cxlvii4 #e4 8,:o ha? direct$ ! ,_s ( ! ,"l1 or be+ 8 c\nsellor1 ha? taught him80 ,isa4 xl4 #ac1 ,rom4 xi4 #cd4 ,he calls ! g5]ations f ! beg9n+1 & kn[n to him are all 8 works f ! beg9n+4 ,o t y w\ld always set ?is ,god be=e y1 or r set y\rselves always 9 8 pres5ce1 9 ^: sight y are always6 ,h[ w\ld x compose our he>ts to rev]5ce & fe> 9 all our actions1 if we did inde$ believe t ! ,judge ( all ! _w is an eye witness to our mo/ retir$ & secret ?\ghts & do+s6 ,if any man 7 z privy to ?y ?\ghts1 z ?y own _s & consci5ce1 ?\ w\ld/ blu% & be a%am$ be=e him4 ,if e "o ( u c\ld op5 a w9d[ into "o ano!r's spirits1 ,i ?9k ?is assembly %\ld dismiss z quickly z t ( ,*ri/'s1 :5 he bade !m t 7 )\t s9 ca/ a /one at ! woman4 ,we c\ld n look "o ^u ano!r4 ,o !n1 :y are we s little appreh5sive ( ! all-se>*+ eye ( ,god1 :o c ev5 decl>e to u our ?\ght1 be=e x be8 ,h[ mu* a!ism is root$ 9 ! he>t ( ! mo/ holy6 ,we d n always m$itate1 ) ,david1 ,psal4 cxxxix41 on t all se>*+ & all kn[+ ,_s :o kn[s our d[n sitt+ & upris+1 & und]/&s our ?\ghts af> (f1 & :o is acqua9t$ ) all our ways4 ,o h[ w\ld we pond] our pa?1 & exam9e our words1 & consid] our ?\ghts be=eh& if we set ourselves 9 ! view ( su* a ,_s1 t is )9 u & )\t u1 be=e u & beh9d u6 ,he may sp>e s9n]s z long z he pleases1 = !re is no escap+ f him4 ,y _c g out ( 8 dom9ions1 nay1 y _c run out ( 8 pres5ce1 ,psal4 cxxxix4 #g-aj4 ,he c rea* y :5 he pleases1 !re=e he may delay z long z he pleases4 ,lecture ,,xi4 ,! ,k ,t ,god ,is1 ,comb9$ ,) ,! ,k ,t ,he ,is ,to ,be ,wor%ipp$4 ,john iv4 #bd4--8;,god is a ,_s1 & !y t wor%ip him mu/ wor%ip him 9 _s & 9 tru?40 ,!re are two common notions engrav5 on ! he>ts ( all m5 by nature1--t ,god is1 & t he mu/ be wor%ipp$1 & ^! two live & die toge!r1 !y are cle>1 or blott$ toge!r4 ,accord+ z ! appreh5sion ( ,god is cle>1 & di/9ct1 & m deeply engrav5 on ! s\l1 s is ?is notion ( man's duty ( wor%ipp+ ,god cle> & impr9t$ on ! s\l1 & :5ev] ! actions ( m5 d prove t ! conception ( ! wor%ip ( ,god is oblit]ate or worn out1--:5ev] _! transgressions d witness t a man ha? n a lively notion ( ?is duty ( ,god's wor%ip1--t do? also prove t ! v notion ( a godhead is worn out1 & cancell$ 9 ! s\l1 = h[ c\ld s\ls conceive ( ,god z he is inde$1 b !y mu/ ne$s1 ) ,moses1 7,exod4 xxxiv4 #h7 make ha/e to pray & wor%ip8 ,x is ! pr9ciple ( ! v law ( nature :i* %all make ! :ole _w inexcusable1 8because t :5 !y knew ,god1 !y glorifi$ him n z ,god40 ,a fa!r mu/ h hon\r1 & a ma/] mu/ h fe>1 & ,god1 :o is ! common p>5t & absolute ma/] ( all1 mu/ h wor%ip1 9 :i* rev]5ce & fe>1 mix$ ) rejoic+ & affection1 pr$om9ate4 ,x is suppos$1 & put beyond all "q t he mu/ be2 8he t wor%ips him1 mu/ wor%ip him 9 _s & 9 tru?40 ,x is n simply said1 ,god is a ,_s & mu/ be wor%ipp$1 no1 = none c d\bt ( x4 ,if ,god be1 !n c]ta9ly wor%ip is due to him1 = :o is s wor%ipful8 ,& because x is s beyond all "q1 !re=e woe to ! irreligi\s _w t nev] puts x 9 practice6 ,o1 :at excuse c y h1 :o h n s mu* z a =m ( godl9ess6 ,d y n "k1 t x is beyond all controv]sy t ,god mu/ be wor%ipp$8 ,:y !n d y d5y t 9 y\r practice1 :i* all m5 mu/ confess 9 _! consci5ce8 ,is n he ,god1 ! ,"l1 a liv+ & self be+ ,_s8 ,!n mu/ he n h wor%ipp]s8 ,bea/s are n creat$ = x1 x is y1 ,o sons ( m56 :om he made = 8 own praise1 & x is n m suitable to y\r nature ?an x is hon\rable & glori\s4 ,?is is ! great dignity & excell5cy y are privileg$ )1 beyond ! brute bea/s1--to h spirits )9 y capable ( kn[+ & ackn[l$g+ ! ,god ( y\r spirits4 ,:y !n d y bo? rob & spoil ,god ( 8 glory1 & ca/ away y\r own excell5cy8 ,:y d y love to trample on y\r ornam5ts & wall[ 9 ! puddle2 l bea/s void ( religion1 b s mu* worse ?an bea/s1 t y ought to be bett]1 & 7 creat$ = a m noble design8 ,o base spirit$ wret*es1 :o hang d[n y\r s\ls to ?is e>?1 & foll[ ! dictates ( y\r own s5se & lu/1 & h n s mu* z an ext]nal =m ( wor%ipp+ ,god6 ,h[ f> are y come %ort ( ! noble design ( y\r creation1 & ! high end ( y\r immortal s\ls6 ,if y w n wor%ip ,god1 "k1 he w h wor%ipp]s4 ,c]ta9ly he w n want x2 because he ha? design$ s _m s\ls to /& be=e him1 & wor%ip him1 & t numb] w n fail4 ,he might inde$ h want$ wor%ipp]s3 = :at advantage is x to him8 ,b 9 ?is he decl>es 8 love & respect to man1 t he w n want hon\r & s]vice f him4 ,x is r to put hon\r ^u him1 & to make him bless$ & happy1 ?an = any ga9 t c am\nt to himself by x4 ,= ?is is inde$ ! true hon\r & happ9ess ( man1 n to be wor%ipp$ & s]v$ ( o!r fell[-creatures1 b to wor%ip & s]ve ! ,creator4 ,?is is ! highe/ advancem5t ( a s\l1 to lie l[ be=e him1 & to obey him1 & h our s]vice accept$ ( 8 ,maje/y4 ,i besee* y1 /rive ab\t ?is noble s]vice6 ,s9ce he mu/ h wor%ipp]s1 ,o say )9 y\r s\ls1 8,i mu/ be "o6 ,if he _h b "o1 ,i c\ld n be cont5t if ,i 7 n t "o40 ,s9ce ! ,fa!r is seek+ wor%ipp]s1 7v]4 #bc17 ,o let him f9d !e6 ,(f] ?yself to him1 say+1 ,"l1 "h am ,i4 ,%\ld he seek y1 :o c h no advantage f y8 ,%\ld he g ab\t s e>ne/ a se>* = true wor%ipp]s1 :o c h no pr(it by !m8 ,& :y d ye n seek him1 s9ce to y all ! ga9 & pr(it r$\nds8 ,%all he seek y to make y happy8 ,& :y d ye n seek him & happ9ess 9 him8 ,x is y\r own s]vice1 ,i may truly say1 & n 8 s mu*2 = 9 s]v+ him ?\ do/ r s]ve ?yself2 = all ! b5efit r$\nds to ?yself1 ?\gh ?\ mu/ n int5d su* an end1 to s]ve him = ?yself1 b = 8 "n's sake2 else ?\ %alt nei!r hon\r him1 nor advantage ?yself4 ,i pray y let him n seek 9 va91 = 9 ^! afflictions he is seek+ wor%ipp]s2 & if he f9d y1 y are f\nd & sav$ inde$4 ,d n !n =sake y\r own m]cy1 to run f him :o foll[s y ) salvation4 ,z none c be ignorant t ,god is1 & mu/ be wor%ipp$1 s x is unkn[n to ! _w 9 :at mann] he mu/ be wor%ipp$4 ,! mo/ "p ( m5 h "s =m 9 wor%ipp+ ,god1 & please !mselves 9 x s well t !y ?9k ,god is well pleas$ ) x2 b few !re are :o "k inde$ :at x is to wor%ip him 9 a mann] acceptable to 8 ,maje/y4 ,n[ y "k x is all "o n to wor%ip him at all1 z n to wor%ip him 9 t way he likes to be wor%ipp$4 ,!re=e1 ! mo/ "p ( m5 are b self-wor%ipp]s1 because !y please none b !mselves 9 x4 ,x is n ! wor%ip 8 s\l ha? *os51 b _! own inv5tion2 = y mu/ take ?is z an und5iable gr\nd1 t ,god mu/ be wor%ipp$ accord+ to 8 own w & pleasure1 & n accord+ to y\r hum\r or int5tion4 ,!re=e1 8 s\l abhors w-wor%ip1 devis$ by m5 out ( ignorant zeal or sup]/ition1 ?\gh !re might seem mu* devotion 9 x1 & mu* affection to ,god4 ,z 9 ! ,israelites sacrific+ _! *ildr51 :at m seem+ self-d5ial1--& yet :at m real self-idolatry8 ,god owns n su* a s]vice1 = x is n s]vice & ob$i5ce to 8 w & pleasure1 b to m5's own w & hum\r4 ,!re=e1 a man mu/ n look = a rew>d b f himself4 ,n[1 x is n only w-wor%ip1 :5 ! matt] & sub/ance ( ! wor%ip is n comm&$ ( ,god1 b also :5 a comm&$ wor%ip is n dis*>g$ 9 ! appo9t$ mann]4 ,!re=e1 ,o h[ few true wor%ipp]s w ! ,fa!r f9d6 ,true wor%ip mu/ h tru? = ! sub/ance1 & _s = ! mann] ( x2 else x is n su* a wor%ip z ! ,fa!r seeks & w be pleas$ )4 ,div9e wor%ip mu/ h tru? 9 x1--t is pla91--b :at 0 t tru?8 ,x mu/ be con=m$ to ! rule & patt]n ( wor%ip1 :i* is ,god's w & pleasure reveal$ 9 ! ^w ( tru?4 ,true wor%ip is ! v practice ( ! ^w ( tru?4 ,x c>ries ! image & sup]scription & comm& ^u x1 :i* is a necess>y +r$i5t 9 x1 & con/itu5t ( x4 ,!re=e1 if ?y s]vice h ! image ( ?y own w /amp$ on x1 x is n div9e wor%ip b w-wor%ip4 ,?us all human c]emonies & ord9ances enjo9$ = ! s]vice ( ,god1 c>ry ! inscription n ( ,god1 b ( man1 :o is ! au?or & orig9al ( !m1 & s are b adult]at$ & false co9 t w n pass curr5t ) ,god4 ,i fe> !re be _m rites & va9 cu/oms among ignorant p1 9 :i* !y place "s religion1 :i* h no gr\nd 9 ! ^w ( ,god1 b are only 8old wives' fables0 & traditions4 ,h[ _m ?+s ( t nature are us$ ^u a religi\s acc\nt1 9 :i* ,god ha? plac$ no religion6 ,_m h a sup]/iti\s conceit ( ! public place ( wor%ip1 z if !re 7 m hol9ess 9 x ?an 9 any o!r h\se2 & s !y ?9k _! pray]s 9 ! *ur* are m acceptable ?an 9 _! *amb]4 ,b ,*ri/ refutes t sup]/iti\s op9ion ( places1 & s consequ5tly ( days1 meats1 & all su* ext]nal ?+s4 ,! ,jews _h a great op9ion ( _! temple1 ! ,sam>itans ( _! m\nta91--z if ^! places _h sanctifi$ _! s]vices4 ,b sai? our ,"l1 7v]4 #ba17 8,! h\r come? :5 ye %all nei!r 9 ?is m\nta9 nor yet at ,j]usalem1 wor%ip ! ,fa!r10 b x is any :]e acceptable1 if s be ye wor%ip 9 _s & tru?4 ,_m ( y acc\nt x religion to pray & mutt] words ( y\r own 9 ! "t ( public pray]2 b :o ha? requir$ ?is at y\r h&s8 ,if ye w\ld pray y\rselves1 g ap>t2 %ut ! door beh9d !e1 sai? ,*ri/4 ,private pray] %\ld be 9 private & secret2 b :]e public pray] is1 y\r he>ts %\ld close ) ! petitions1 & (f] !m up jo9tly to ,god4 ,x is c]ta9ly a great sleight ( t deceitful de/roy]1 ! devil1 to possess y\r m9ds ) an op9ion ( religion 9 su* va9 babbl+s1 t he may )draw bo? y\r e>s & y\r he>ts f ! public wor%ip ( ,god2 = :5 e "o is busi$ ) 8 own pray]s1 y _c at all jo9 9 ! public s]vice ( ,god :i* is (f]$ up 9 y\r "n4 ,! l ,i may say ( /upid =ms ( pray]1 & ty+ y\rselves to a plat=m1 writt5 9 a book1 or to "s c]ta9 words gott5 by ! he>t8 ,:o ha? comm&$ ?is8 ,sure1 n ! ,"l1 :o ha? promis$ 8 ,_s to tea* !m to pray1 & help _! infirmities1 :o "k n h[1 nor :at to pray4 ,x is a device ( y\r own1 inv5t$ by ,satan to qu5* ! _s ( supplication1 :i* %\ld be ! v natural brea?+ ( a ,*ri/ian4 ,b !re are "s s grossly ignorant ( :at pray] is1 t !y make use ( ! t5 comm&m5ts1 & cre$1 z a pray]4 ,s void are !y ( ! k & ,_s ( ,god t !y _c disc]n betwixt ,god's comm&s to !mselves & _! own reque/s to ,god2 betwixt 8 speak+ to m51 & _! speak+ to him2 betwe5 _! pr(ess+ ( him be=e m51 & pray+ & confess+ to him4 ,all ?is is b =g$1 imag9>y wor%ip1--wor%ip falsely s call$1 :i* ! ,fa!r seeks n1 & receives n4 ,b :at if ,i %\ld say1 t ! mo/ "p ( y\r wor%ip1 ev5 t :i* is comm&$ ( ,god1 z pray]1 he>+1 read+1 c41 ha? no tru? 9 x1 ,i %\ld say no?+ amiss4 ,= ?\gh y d ^? ?+s t are comm&$1 yet n z comm&$1 )\t any respect to div9e appo9tm5t2 & only because y h receiv$ !m z traditions f y\r fa!rs1 & because y are taught s by ! precepts ( m51 & are accu/om$ s to d3 !re=e ! /amp ( ,god's w & pleasure is n engrav5 on !m1 b ( y\r own w1 or ( ! w ( m54 ,let me pose7#ach7 y\r consci5ces1 _m ( y1 :at diff]5ce is !re betwe5 y\r pray+ & y\r pl[+2 betwe5 y\r he>+1 & y\r h>r[+2 betwe5 y\r read+ 9 ! ,scriptures1 & y\r reap+ 9 ! h>ve/2 betwe5 y\r religi\s s]vice & y\r common ord9>y actions2 ,i say1 :at diff]5ce is !re 9 ! rise ( ^!8 ,y d _m civil ?+s out ( cu/om1 or because ( ! precepts ( m52 & is !re any o!r pr9ciple at ! bottom ( y\r religi\s p]=mances8 ,d y at all consid] ^! are div9e appo9tm5ts1--^! h a /amp ( 8 au?ority on !m8 ,& f ! consci5ce ( su* an imm$iate comm& ( ,god1 & ! desire to please him & obey him1 d y g ab\t ^!8 ,i fe> _m _c say x4 ,o1 ,i am sure all _c1 ?\gh x may be all w say x4 ,!re=e y\r religi\s wor%ip c come 9 no o!r acc\nt ?an w-wor%ip1 or man-wor%ip4 ,x ha? n ! /amp ( tru? on x1--an express con=mity to ! tru? ( ,god z 8 tru?4 ,b we mu/ press ?is out a little m4 ,tru? is oppos$ to a c]emony & %ad[4 ,! c]emonies ( old 7 %ad[s1 or ! ext]nal body ( religion1 9 :i* ! s\l & _s ( godl9ess %\ld h be5 enclos$2 b ! ,"l did always urge m e>ne/ly ! sub/ance & tru? ?an ! c]emony1--! weighti] matt]s ( ! law1 piety1 equity1 & sobriety1 ?an ^! light] ext]nal c]emonies4 ,he sets a high] acc\nt ^u m]cy ?an sacrifice1 & ^u ob$i5ce ?an c]emonies4 ,b ?is p turn$ x j contr>y4 ,!y summ$ up all _! religion 9 "s c]emonial p]=mance1 & sep>at$ ^? ?+s ,god _h s ne>ly conjo9$4 ,!y w\ld be dev\t m5 9 (f]+ sacrifices1 9 _! wa%+s1 9 _! rites1 & yet made no consci5ce ( he>t & s\l piety t[>ds ,god & upright j deal+ ) m54 ,!re=e ! ,"l s (t5 qu>rels ) !m1 & rejects all _! s]vice z be+ a device & inv5tion ( _! own1 :i* nev] ent]$ into 8 he>t4 ,isa4 v4 #aj-ae1 ,j]4 vii4 ?r\gh\t1 ,isa4 lxvi4 #c-d1 ,isa4 xxviii4 ,n[1 if y w exam9e x imp>tially1 x is ev5 j s ) u4 ,!re are "s ext]nal ?+s 9 religion :i*1 9 comp>ison ) ! weighti] ?+s ( fai? & ob$i5ce are b c]emonial4 ,9 ^! y place ! mo/ "p if n all y\r religion1 & ?9k y\rselves good ,*ri/ians1 if y be baptiz$1 & he> ! ^w1 & p>take ( ! ,"l's table1 & su* l1 ?\gh 9 ! meantime y be n giv5 to secret pray]1 & read+1 & d n inw>dly judge & exam9e y\rselves t ye may flee unto a ,m$iator--?\gh y\r conv]sation be unju/ & sc&al\s among m54 ,i say unto su* s\ls z ! ,"l unto ! ,jews1 8,:o ha? requir$ ?is at y\r h&s8 ,:o comm&$ y to he> ! ^w1 to be baptiz$1 to wait on public ord9ances8 ,away ) all ?is1 x is abom9ation to 8 maje/y60 ,?\gh x please y nev] s well1 ! m x displeases him4 ,if y say1 ,:y comm&s he u to he>8 c41 ,i say1 ! ,"l nev] comm&$ ^! ext]nal ord9ances = ! sum ( true religion2 t 0 n ! great ?+ :i* 0 9 8 he>t1 t he _h mo/ pleasure unto b ! weighti] matt]s ( ! law1 piety1 equity1 & sobriety1 a holy & godly conv]sation adorn+ ! gospel4 8,:at do? ! ,"l require ( !e1 b to d ju/ly1 & to love m]cy1 & to walk humbly ) ?y ,god80 ,s !n1 ?\ do/ n wor%ip him 9 tru?1 b 9 a %ad[4 ,! tru? is hol9ess & righte\sness4 ,t ext]nal pr(ession is b a c]emony4 ,:ile y sep>ate ^! ext]nal ord9ances f ^! weighty duties ( piety & ju/ice1 !y are b a dead body )\t a s\l4 ,if ! ,"l requir$ tru? ( old1 mu* m n[1 :5 he ha? aboli%$ ! multitude ( c]emonies1 t ! great ?+s ( 8 law may be m se5 & lov$4 ,if y w\ld !n be true wor%ipp]s1 look to ! :ole m9d ( ,god1 & especially ! *ief pleasure ( ,god's m9d1 t :i* he mo/ delights 91 & by any means d n sep>ate :at ,god ha? conjo9$4 ,d n divide righte\sness t[>ds m5 f a pr(ession ( hol9ess to ,god1 else x is b a falsehood1 a c\nt]feit co94 ,d n please y\rselves s mu* 9 ext]nal *ur* privileges1 )\t a holy & godly conv]sation adorn+ ! gospel1 b let ! *ief /udy1 endeav\r1 & delight ( y\r s\ls be ab\t t :i* ,god mo/ delights 94 ,let ! sub/antiate ( religion h ! fir/ place 9 ! s\l4 ,pray m 9 secret1 t w be ! life ( y\r s\ls4 ,y ought1 inde$1 to att5d public ord9ances1 b1 above all1 take he$ to y\r conv]sation & walk+ at home1 & 9 secret4 ,pray] 9 y\r family is a m sub/antial wor%ip ?an to sit & he> pray] 9 public1 & pray] 9 secret is m sub/antial ?an t4 ,! m retir$ & imm$iate a duty be1 ! m weighty x is1 ! m x crosses ?y corruptions & evid5ces ! /amp ( ,god on ?y affections1 ! m div9e x is1 & !re=e to s]ve ,god 9 ^! is to s]ve him 9 tru?4 ,practice ha? m ( tru? 9 x ?an a pr(ession4 8,:5 y\r fa!rs execut$ judgm5t1 0 n ?is to "k me80 ,duties t h m opposition f our nature1 aga9/ !m1 & less fuel or oil to fe$ ! flame ( our self love & corruption1 h m tru? 9 !m1 & if y %\ld wor%ip ,god 9 all o!r duties1 & n especially 9 ^!1 y d n wor%ip him 9 tru?4 ,next1 let u consid] ! mann] ( div9e wor%ip1 & ?is is z ne$ful to true wor%ip z true matt]1 t x he comm&$1 & done z x is comm&$1--t completes true wor%ip4 ,n[1 ,i "k no bett] way or mann] to wor%ip ,god 91 ?an s to wor%ip him1 z our wor%ip may c>ry ! /amp ( 8 image ^u x z x may be a glass :]e9 we may behold ,god's nature & prop]ties4 ,= su* z himself is1 su* he w\ld be ackn[l$g$ to be4 ,i w\ld ?9k x 7 true wor%ip inde$1 :i* _h engrav5 on x ! "n ( ! true & liv+ ,god1 if x did speak out s mu* ( itself4 8,t ,god is1 & t he is a rew>d] ( !m t seek him dilig5tly40 ,mo/ "p ( our s]vice speaks an unkn[n ,god1 & c>ries su* an inscription ^u x1 8,to ! unkn[n ,god40 ,!re is s little ei!r rev]5ce1 or love1 or fe>1 or k 9 x1 z if we did n wor%ip ! true ,god1 b an idol4 ,x is said1 t 8! fool says 9 8 he>t1 !re is no ,god1 because 8 ?\ghts & affections & actions are s little compos$ to ! fe> & lik5ess ( t ,god1 z if he did inde$ pla9ly d5y him40 ,i fe> x may be said ?us ( our wor%ip4 ,x says1 ,!re is no ,god4 ,x is ( su* a nature t none c\ld conclude f x t x _h any relation to ! true ,god4 ,our pray]s d5y ,god1 because !re is no?+ ( ,god appe>s 9 !m4 ,b ?is is true wor%ip :5 x r5d]s back to ,god 8 own image & "n4 ,unde rep]cussus r$ditur ipse sibi4 ,z x is a pure f\nta91 9 :i* a man may see 8 %ad[ di/9ctly1 b a tr\bl$ f\nta9 or mire 9 :i* he _c behold himself1 s x is pure wor%ip1 :i* receives & reflects ! pure image ( ,god1 b impure & unclean wor%ip :i* _c receive x & return x4 ,i pray y1 ,*ri/ians1 consid] ?is = x is su* wor%ipp]s ! ,fa!r seeks4 ,& :y seeks he su*1 b because 9 !m he f9ds himself8 ,s to speak1 8 own image & sup]scription is ^u !m1 8 m]cy is engrav5 on _! fai? & confid5ce1 8 maje/y & p[] is /amp$ on _! humility & rev]5ce1 8 goodness is to be read 9 ! s\l's rejoic+1 8 greatness & ju/ice 9 ! s\l's trembl+4 ,?us !re ought to be "s engrav+s on ! s\l answ]+ ! *>act]s ( 8 glori\s "n4 ,o h[ little ( ?is is among !m t desire to "k some?+ ( ,god6 ,h[ little true wor%ip1 ev5 among !m :om ! ,fa!r ha? s\ght out to make true wor%ipp]s6 ,b alas1 h[ are all ( u unacqua9t$ ) ?is k9d ( wor%ip6 ,we /ay ^u ! fir/ pr9ciples & practices ( religion1 & g n on to build ^u ! f\ndation4 ,sometimes y\r wor%ip ha? a /amp ( ,god's hol9ess & ju/ice 9 fe> & t]ror at su* a maje/y :i* makes y tremble be=e him1 b :]e is ! /amp ( 8 m]cy & grace :i* %\ld be writt5 9 y\r fai? & rejoic+8 ,tremble & fe> inde$1 b 8rejoice ) trembl+1 because !re is m]cy ) him40 ,sometimes !re is rejoic+ & quietness 9 ! s\l1 b t quickly deg5]ates into c>nal confid5ce1 & makes ! s\l turn grace into wantonness & e/eem ( itself above :at is "r1 because x is n c\nt]pois$ ) ! s5se & appreh5sion ( 8 hol9ess & ju/ice4 ,b ,o to h ^! jo9tly writt5 ^u ! he>t 9 wor%ip1 fe>1 rev]5ce1 confid5ce1 humility & fai?6 ,t is a r>e ?+2 x is a div9e composition & temp] ( _s t makes a div9e s\l4 ,= ! mo/ "p1 our wor%ip sav\rs & smells no?+ ( ,god1 nei!r 8 p[]1 nor 8 m]cy & grace1 nor 8 hol9ess & ju/ice1 nor 8 maje/y & glory2 a secure1 fa9t1 =mal way1 void ( rev]5ce1 ( humility1 ( f]v5cy1 & ( fai?4 ,i besee* y let u consid]1 z be=e ! ,"l1 h[ mu* pa9s & "t we lose1 & please none b ourselves1 & pr(it none at all4 ,/ir up y\rselves z 9 8 sight = x is ! keep+ ( our s\ls cont9ually z 9 8 sight :i* w /amp our s]vice ) 8 lik5ess4 ,! fix$ & con/ant m$itation on ,god & 8 glori\s prop]ties1 ?is w beget ! resemblance betwe5 our wor%ip & ! ,god :om we wor%ip & x w impr9t 8 image ^u x1 & !n x %\ld please him1 & !n x %\ld pr(it !e1 & !n x %\ld edify o!rs4 ,b m p>ticul>ly1 ! wor%ip mu/ h ! /amp ( ,god's spiritual nature1 & be con=m$ to x 9 "s measure1 else x _c please him4 ,!re mu/ be a con=mity betwe5 ,god & s\ls4 ,?is is ! great end ( ! gospel1 to repair t image ( ,god :i* 0 once ^u man1 & make him l ,god aga94 ,n[1 x is ?is way t ,jesus ,*ri/ repairs ?is image1 & br+s ab\t ! con=mity ) ,god1 by ! s\l's wor%ipp+ ( ,god suitable to 8 nature1 :i*1 z x gr[s m & m suitable to ,god's nature1 x is ! m & m l ,god1 & happy 9 t lik5ess4 ,n[1 8,god is a ,_s1 !re=e10 sai? ,*ri/1 y 8mu/ wor%ip him 9 _s & 9 tru?40 ,! wor%ip !n ( sa9ts mu/ be ( a spiritual nature1 t x may be l ! immortal div9e ,_s4 ,x is su* wor%ipp]s ! ,fa!r seeks4 ,he seeks s\ls to make !m l himself & ?is lik5ess & con=mity to ,god is ! v f\ndation ( ! s\l's happ9ess1 & et]nal refre%m5t4 ,?is is a po9t ( great consequ5ce1 & ,i fe> n laid to he>t4 ,! wor%ip mu/ be l ! wor%ipp$4 ,x is a _s mu/ wor%ip ! et]nal ,_s4 ,x is n a body t c be ! pr9cipal & *ief ag5t 9 ! bus9ess4 ,:at communion c ,god h ) y\r bodies1 :ile y\r s\ls are remov$ f> f him1 m ?an ) bea/s8 ,all society & fell[%ip mu/ be betwe5 ^? t are l "o ano!r4 ,a man c h no com=table company ) bea/s1 or ) /ones1 or ) trees4 ,x is m5 t c conv]se ) m51 & a _s mu/ wor%ip ! self be+ ,_s4 ,d n mi/ake ?is z if "u ! cays ( ! gospel we 7 n call$ to an ext]nal & bodily wor%ip--to any s]vice to :i* our outw>d man is in/rum5tal4 ,t is "o ( ! deep delusions ( ?is age1 into :i* "s m51 8reprobate conc]n+ ! fai?10 h fall51 t !re %\ld be no ext]nal ord9ances1 b t ,*ri/ians are n[ call$ to a wor%ip all _s1 pure _s1 c4 ,?is is "o ( ! spirits1 & spiritual doctr9es 7t call !mselves s7 :i* ye mu/ n receive1 = x is nei!r ! ,_s ( ,god nor ( ,*ri/ t tea*e? ?is4 ,n ! ,_s ( ,god ! ,creator1 because he ha? made ! :ole man1 body & s\l1 & s mu/ be wor%ipp$ ( ! :ole man4 ,he ha? creat$ man 9 su* a capacity z he may (f] up ext]nal actions 9 a reasonable mann]1 ) ! inw>d affections4 ,z ! ,"l ha? creat$ him1 s %\ld he s]ve him--e memb] e "p 9 its own capacity1--! s\l to prec$e1 & ! body to foll[1--! s\l to be ! *ief wor%ipp]1 & ! body its s]vant employ$ 9 ! wor%ip4 ,true wor%ip ha? a body & a s\l z well z a true man1 & z ! s\l sep>at$ is n a complete man1 s nei!r is ! s\l sep>at$ a complete wor%ipp] )\t ! body4 ,! ext]nal ord9ances ( ,god is ! body1 ! inw>d s\l affection is ! _s1 :i* be+ jo9$ toge!r make complete wor%ip4 ,nei!r is x ! ,_s ( ,*ri/ :i* tea*e? ?is1 because our ,"l ,jesus ha? taught u to (f] up our bodies & spirits bo? z a reasonable s]vice1 ,rom4 xii4 #a1 #b4 ,! sacrifice ( ! bodily p]=mance (f]$ up by ! spiritual affection & r5ew$ m9d is a liv+ sacrifice1 holy1 acceptable & reasonable4 ,t ,_s :i* dwelt 9 ,*ri/ above measure1 did n ?9k x too base to v5t itself 9 ! way ( ext]nal ord9ances4 ,he 01 inde$1 above all1 above ! law1 yet did will+ly come "u !m to tea* u1 :o h s mu* ne$ & want1 to come "u !m4 ,he pray$ mu*1 he prea*$1 he did s+ & read1 to tea* u h[ to wor%ip1 & h[ mu* ne$ we h ( pray] & prea*+4 ,?is 0 n ! _s ,*ri/ promis$ to 8 disciples & apo/les1 :i* _s did brea! mo/ lively 9 ! use ( ext]nal ord9ances all _! days1 & ?is is n ! _s :i* 0 at t h\r 9 :i* ,*ri/ spoke 8! h\r is come & n[ is10 v]4 #bc1 9 :i* ! true wor%ip ( ,god %all n be 9 ! ext]nal ,jewi% c]emonies & rites1 void ( all life & inw>d s5se ( piety1 b ! true wor%ip ( ,god %all be made up ( a s\l & body1--( _s & tru?--( ! ext]nal appo9t$ ord9ances accord+ to ! ^w ( tru?1 & ! _s ( tru?1--& ( ! _s & inw>d s\l-affection & s9c]ity :i* %all quick5 & actuate t ext]nal p]=mance4 ,!re 7 no su* wor%ipp]s !n z _h no use ( ord9ances4 ,*ri/ 0 n su*1 8 disciples 7 n su*1 !re=e x is a new gospel1 :i*1 if an angel %\ld br+ f heav51 ye ought n to receive x4 ,z x is c]ta91 !n1 t bo? s\l & body mu/ be employ$ 9 ?is bus9ess1 s x is sure t ! s\l & _s mu/ be ! fir/ mov] & *iefe/ ag5t 9 x1 because x is a spiritual bus9ess1 & ha? relation to ! ,f\nta9 _s1 :i* ha? ! mo/ p]fect opposition to all false appe>ances & ext]nal %[s4 ,t "p ( man t come? ne>e/ ,god1 mu/ draw ne>e/ 9 wor%ipp+ ,god1 & if t be remov$ f> away1 !re is no real communion ) ,god4 ,man judges accord+ to ! outw>d appe>ance1 & c rea* no f>!r ?an ! outw>d man1 b ,god is an all se>*+ ,_s1 :o trie? ! he>t & re9s1 & !re=e he w pass ano!r judgm5t ^u y\r wor%ip ?an m5 c d1 because he obs]ves all ! secret w&]+s & escapes ( ! he>t out ( 8 sight4 ,he misses ! s\l :5 y pres5t att5tive e>s or eloqu5t tongues4 ,!re is no dally+ ) ,8 ,maje/y1 pa9t+ w n deceive him1 8 v nature is contr>y to hypocrisy & dissimulation2 & :at is x b dissimulation1 :5 y pres5t y\rselves to religi\s ex]cises z 8 p1 b )9 are no?+ l x1 no?+ awak+ no?+ pres5t8 ,o consid]1 my belov$1 :at a "o y h to d )6 ,x is n m51 b ! ,fa!r ( spirits1 :o w n be pleas$ ) :at pleases m51 ( y\r own fle%1 b mu/ h a _s to s]ve him4 ,alas6 :at are we do+ ) su* empty names & %[s ( religion8 ,busi$ ) ! outside ( wor%ip only1 z if we _h none to d ) b m5 :o h eyes ( fle%4 ,all t we d 9 ?is k9d is lo/ lab\r1 & w nev] be reckon$ up 9 ! acc\nt ( true wor%ip4 ,i am sure y "k & may reflect ^u y\rselves1 t y make religion b a matt] ( outw>d fa%ion & ext]nal cu/om2 y h nev] almo/ tak5 x to he>t 9 e>ne/4 ,y may frequ5t ! ord9ances1--y may h a =m ( godl9ess consi/+ 9 "s outw>d p]=mances & privileges1--& ,o1 h[ void & de/itute ( all _s1 & life1 & p[]6 ,n to speak ( ! removal ( affection & ! employ+ ( ! m>r[ ( y\r s\l ^u base lu/s & creatures1 or ! scatt]+ ( y\r desires abroad among/ !m1 = t is too palpable1 ev5 y\r v ?\ghts & m9ds are remov$ f ?is bus9ess1 y h no?+ pres5t b an e>1 or eye1 & y\r m9ds are ab\t o!r bus9ess1 y\r desires1 y\r fe>s1 y\r joys1 & delights1 y\r affections1 nev] did run 9 ! *annel ( religi\s ex]cises1 all y\r passion is v5t$ 9 o!r ?+s4 ,b "h y are blocki% & /upid1 )\t any s5sible appreh5sion ( ,god1 8 m]cy1 or ju/ice1 or wra?1 or ( y\r own mis]y & want4 ,y sorr[ 9 o!r ?+s1 b none "h1 none = s96 ,y joy = o!r ?+s1 b none "h1 y _c rejoice at ! gospel6 ,pray] is a burd51 n a delight4 ,if y\r spirits 7 *iefly employ$ 9 religi\s duties1 religion w\ld be almo/ y\r elem5t1 y\r pleasure & recreation2 b n[ x is we>isome to ! fle%1 because ! _s take? n ! *ief weight ^u x4 ,o6 8be n deceiv$1 ,god is n mock$40 ,y d b mock y\rselves ) ext]nal %[s1 :ile y are satisfi$ ) !m4 ,i besee* y1 look inw>dly1 & be n satisfi$ ) ! outw>d appe>ance1 b ask at ?y s\l1 :]e x is1 & h[ x is4 ,retire )91 & br+ up ?y _s to ?is "w4 ,i am sure y may obs]ve t any ?+ goes m smoo?ly & sweetly ) y ?an ! wor%ip ( ,god1 because y\r m9d is m ^u any ?+ else4 ,i fe> ! mo/ "p ( u :o endeav\r1 9 "s measure1 to seek ,god1 h too mu* dross ( outw>d =mality1 & mu* scum ( fil?y hypocrisy & guile4 ,o6 pray t ! pres5t furnace may purge away ?is scum4 ,x is ! great gr\nd ( ,god's pres5t controv]sy ) ,scotl&1 b1 alas6 ! bell[s are l to burn1 & we n to be purg$4 ,our scum goes n out f u4 ,we satisfy ourselves ) "s outw>d ex]cises ( religion4 ,cu/om undoes u all1 & x 0 nev] m undo+ ?an :5 indignation & wra? are pursu+ x4 ,o6 t y w\ld pond] :at y lose by x1--bo? ! sweetness & advantage ( godl9ess1 beside ! di%on\r ( ,god4 ,y take a =mal1 neglig5t1 & secure way z ! mo/ easy way1 & ! mo/ pleas+ to y\r fle%1 & ,i am p]suad$ y f9d x ! mo/ difficult way1 because y want all ! pleasant & sweet refre%m5t & s\l delights y might h 9 ,god1 by a s]i\s & dilig5t m9d+ ( religion4 ,! pleasure & sweetness ( ,god ta/$ & f\nd1 w make dilig5ce & pa9s m easy ?an slo?fulness c be to ! slo?ful4 ,?is oils ! :eels1 & makes !m run swiftly1 =mality makes !m drive heavily4 ,?us y live always 9 a compla9+ hum\r1--sigh+1 & go+ backw>d1--because y h "s /irr+ pr9ciple ( consci5ce )9 :i* be>s witness aga9/ y1 & y\r =mal sluggi% disposition on ! o!r h& refuses to awake & "w4 ,y are p]plex$ & torm5t$ betwe5 ^! two4 ,:5 ?y _s & affections g "o way1 & ?y body ano!r1 :5 ?y consci5ce drives on ! _s1 & ?y affections draw back1 x mu/ ne$s be an unpleasant bus9ess4 ,lecture ,,xii4 ,! ,unity ,( ,! ,div9e ,ess5ce1 ,& ,! ,tr9ity ,( ,p]sons4 ,deut4 vi4 #d4--8;,he> ,o ,israel ! ,"l our ,god is "o ,"l40--#a ,john v4 #g4 8,!re are ?ree t be> record 9 heav51 ! ,fa!r1 ! ,^w1 & ! ,holy ,gho/1 & ^! ?ree are "o40 8,great is ! my/]y ( godl9ess10 #a ,tim4 iii4 #af4 ,religion & true godl9ess is a bundle ( excell5t my/]ies--( ?+s hid f ! _w1 yea1 f ! wise m5 ( ! _w1 7#a ,cor4 ii4 #f47 & n only s1 b secrets 9 _! own nature1 ! di/9ct k :]e( is n giv5 to sa9ts 9 ?is e/ate ( di/ance & abs5ce f ! ,"l4 ,!re is almo/ no?+ 9 div9ity1 b x is a my/]y 9 itself1 h[ common soev] x be 9 ! appreh5sions ( m54 ,= x is m5's ov]ly17#aci7 & common & sl5d] appreh5sions ( !m1 :i* make !m look s commonly ^u !m4 ,!re is a dep? 9 !m1 b y w n "k x1 till y se>* x1 & s\nd x1 & ! m y s\nd1 y %all f9d x ! m pr(\nd4 ,b !re are "s my/]ies small & "s great4 ,!re is a diff]5ce among/ !m2 all are n ( "o /ature1 ( "o measure4 ,! my/]y ( ,*ri/'s inc>nation & dea? & resurrection1 is "o ( ! great my/]ies ( religion1 8,god manife/ 9 ! fle%40 ,yet ,i conceive !re is a great] my/]y ?an x1 & ( all my/]ies 9 nature or div9ity ,i "k none equal to ?is1--! ,holy ,tr9ity4 ,& x mu/ ne$s be greate/ ( all1 & )\t controv]sy greate/1 because x is ! beg9n+ & end ( all1--fons et f9is omnium4 ,all my/]ies h _! rise "h1 & all ( !m return hi!r4 ,?is is fur!/ remov$ f ! und]/&+s ( m51--:at ,god himself is1 = himself is inf9itely above any manife/ation ( himself4 ,god is great] ?an ,god manife/$ 9 ! fle%1 ?\gh 9 t respect he be too great = u to conceive4 ,!re is a natural desire 9 all m5 to "k1 &1 if any ?+ be secret & wond]ful ! desire is ! m inflam$ aft] ! k ( x4 ,! v difficulty or impossibility ( atta9+ x1 in/ead ( re/ra9+ ! curiosity ( man's _s1 do? r inc5se x4 ,nitimur 9 vetitum7#adj7 is ! fruit1 ! sad fruit we pluck$ & eat f ! tree ( ! k ( good & evil4 ,if ! ,"l reveal any ?+ pla9ly 9 8 ^w to m51 t is despis$ & set at n\ght1 because x is pla91 :]eas ! mo/ pla9 tru?s1 :i* are beyond all controv]sy1 are ! mo/ necess>y1 & mo/ pr(itable1 = our et]nal salvation4 ,b if !re be any secret my/]y 9 ! ,scriptures1 :i* ! ,"l ha? only po9t$ out m obscurely to u1 res]v+ ! di/9ct & cle> und]/&+ ( x to himself1 7,deut4 xxix4 #bi471--t is ! apple :i* our accurs$ natures w long =1 & cat* aft]1 ?\gh !re be nev] s mu* *oice ( excell5t sav+ fruit 9 ! p>adise ( ! ,scriptures besides4 ,if ! ark be cov]$ to keep m5 f look+ into x1 t do? r provoke ! curi\s _s ( man to pry into x1 #a ,sam4 vi4 #aj4 ,if ! ,"l %[ 8 wond]ful glory 9 ! m\nt1 & *>ge 8 p n to come ne>1 le/ ! glori\s pres5ce ( ,god kill !m1 he mu/ put rails ab\t x1 to keep !m back1 or else !y w be m$dl+4 ,su* is ! unbridl$ lic5se ( our m9ds1 & ! p]v]se dispositions ( our natures1 t :]e ,god famili>ly invites u to come1--:at he e>ne/ly presse? u to se>* & "k1--t we despise z trivial & common1 & :at he compasse? ab\t ) a div9e d>kness ( inaccessible light1 & ha? remov$ f> f ! appreh5sions ( all liv+1 t we w ne$s se>* into1 & w&] into ^? =bidd5 compasses1 ) d>+ boldness4 ,i conceive ?is holy & pr(\nd my/]y is "o ( ^? 8secret ?+s0 :i* x belongs to ,god to "k1 = :o kn[e? ! ,fa!r b ! ,son1 or ! ,son b ! ,fa!r1 or :o kn[e? ! m9d ( ,god b ! ,_s8 ,yet ! fooli% m9ds ( m5 w n be satisfi$ ) ! believ+ ignorance ( su* a my/]y1 b w ne$s inquire into ^? dep?s1 t !y may f9d satisfaction = _! reason4 ,b1 z x happ5e? ) m5 :o w boldly />e ^u ! sun1 _! eyes are dazzl$ & d>k5$ ) its brightness1 or ^? t ent] into a labyr9?1 :i* !y c f9d no way to come out1 b ! fur!r !y g into x1 ! m p]plex$ x is1 & ! m intricate1 ev5 s x befalls _m unsob] & presumptu\s spirits1 :o1 n be+ satisfi$ ) ! simple tru? ( ,god1 cle>ly ass]t+ t ?is is1 endeav\r to exam9e x accord+ to reason1 & to solve all ! objections ( c>nal wit & reason1 7:i* is (t5 8enmity aga9/ ,god107 n by ! sil5ce ( ! ,scriptures1 b by answ]s fram$ accord+ to ! sev]al capacities ( m54 ,i say1 all ?is is b d>+ to behold ! inf9ite glory ( ,god ) eyes ( fle%1 :i* makes !m d>k5$ 9 m9d1 & vani%+ 9 _! expressions1 :ile !y seek to behold ?is inaccessible light1 :ile !y ent] into an endless labyr9? ( difficulties out ( :i* ! ?read ( reason & disputation c nev] extricate !m or lead !m =?4 ,b ! ,"l ha? %[$ u 8a m excell5t way10 ?\gh x may be despicable to m54 ,man did fall f bless$ness by 8 curi\s & wret*$ aim at "s high] happ9ess & m wisdom2 ! ,"l ha? *os5 ano!r way to raise him up aga91 by fai? r ?an k1 by believ+ r ?an disput+4 ,!re=e ! great comm& ( ! gospel is ?is1 to receive ) a ready & will+ m9d :atsoev] ! ,"l sai? to u1 :atsoev] x may appe> to s5se & reason1 to dispute no m1 to se>* no m into ! secret ( div9e my/]ies1 z if by se>*+ we c\ld f9d !m out 8unto p]fection10 b to believe :at is spok51 8till ! day break1 & ! %ad[s flee away10 & ! d>kness ( ignorance be :olly dispell$ by ! ris+ ( ! ,sun ( righte\sness4 ,we are call$ !n to receive ?is tru?1--,t ,god is "o1 truly "o1 & yet !re are ?ree 9 ?is "o1 ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/4 ,?is1 ,i say1 y mu/ believe1 because ! wisdom ( ,god sai? x1 ?\gh y "k n h[ x is1 or h[ x c be4 ,?\gh x seem a contradiction 9 reason1 a tr9ity 9 unity1 yet y mu/ lead y\r reason captive to ! ob$i5ce ( fai?1 & sil5ce x ) ?is "o answ]1 ,! ,"l ha? said x4 ,if ?\ g on to dispute1 & to inquire1 8,h[ c ^! ?+s be80 ?\ art escap$ f "u ! p[] ( fai?1 & art fl$ into ! t5ts ( human wisdom1 :]e ?\ maye/ le>n a!ism1 b no religion1 = 8! _w by wisdom knew n ,god10 #a ,cor4 i4 #ba4 ,& c]ta9ly1 :oev] he be t w n quiet 8 consci5ce1 ^u ! b>e ^w ( tru? 9 ?is p>ticul>1 b w call 9 ! help ( reason & disputation1 h[ to und]/& & ma9ta9 x1 ,i ?9k he %all be fur!r f ! true k ( ,god & satisfaction ( m9d ?an be=e4 ,!re is no way "h1 b to flee into ,paul's sanctu>y1 8,:o art ?\1 ,o man1 t dispute/80 ,:5ev] ?\ ?9ke/ )9 ?yself8 ,h[ may ?is be1 h[ c "o be ?ree1 & ?ree "o8 !n )al let ?is ( ,paul s\nd 9 ?9e e>s1 8,:o art ?\1 ,o man1 :o dispute/80 ,?9k t ?\ art man1 ?9k t he is ,god6 ,believ+ ignorance is mu* bett] ?an ra% & presumptu\s k4 ,ask n a reason ( ^! ?+s1 b r adore & tremble at ! my/]y & maje/y ( !m4 ,*ri/ianity is 8fooli%ness0 to ! _w ^u ?is acc\nt1 because x is an implicit fai? s to speak1 giv5 to ,god4 ,b !re is no fe> ( be+ deceiv$1--?\gh he lead ! bl9d by a way ?\ kn[e/ n1 yet he _c lead !e wrong4 ,?is holy simplicity 9 believ+ e ^w ( ,god1 & tru/+ )\t m try+ by disputation1 is ! v "* ( ,*ri/ianity1 & x w be f\nd only true wisdom4 ,= if any w become wise1 he mu/ be a fool 9 m5's acc\nt4 ,t he may be wise1 he mu/ quit 8 reason to le>n true religion1 :i* inde$ is a m excell5t & div9e reason1 nei!r is x contr>y to x1 ?\gh x be high above x4 ,9 ?is place ( ,moses1 y h ! unity ( ,god ass]t$1 8,! ,"l ?y ,god is "o ,"l10 & x is inde$ engrav5 on ! v he>ts ( m5 by nature1 t ,god is "o4 ,= all may "k t ! common notion & appreh5sion ( ,god is1 t he is a mo/ p]fect ,be+1--! orig9al ( all ?+s1--mo/ wise1 mo/ p[]ful1 & inf9ite 9 all p]fections4 ,n[ common reason may tell any man t !re c be b "o ?+ mo/ p]fect & excell5t1 !re c be b "o inf9ite1--"o almighty1--"o beg9n+ & end ( all1--"o fir/ mov]1 "o fir/ cause1 8( :om are all ?+s1 & :o is ( none40 ,aga91 9 ?is place ( ,john ye h a te/imony ( ! bless$ tr9ity ( p]sons1 ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 9 t holy unity ( ess5ce4 ,! great po9t :i* ,john ha? 9 h& is ?is fundam5tal ( our salvation t ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! ,son ( ,god1 & ,savi\r ( ! _w1 9 :om all our confid5ce %\ld be plac$1 & ^u :om we %\ld lean ! weight ( our s\ls4 ,& ?is he proves by a two-fold te/imony--"o out ( heav51 ano!r 9 ! e>?4 ,!re are ?ree be>+ witness to ?is tru? 9 heav51 8! ,fa!r ! ,^w10 7t is1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! et]nal ,son ( ,god1 :om ?is apo/le calls ! ,^w ( ,god1 or ,wisdom ( ,god1 ,john i4 #a7 & ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,! ,fa!r witness$ to ?is tru? 9 an audible voice out ( heav51 :5 ,*ri/ 0 baptiz$1 7,mat4 iii4 #ag7 8,?is is my belov$ ,son1 9 :om ,i am well pleas$40 ,"h is ! ,fa!r's te/imony ( ! ,son :5 he 0 baptiz$ :i* 0 giv5 v solemnly 9 a great congregation ( p1 & div9ely1 ) great glory & maje/y f heav51 z if ! heav5s _h op5$ ^u him1 & ! inaccessible light ( ,god _h %9$ d[n on him ,?is 0 confirm$ 9 ! transfiguration1 7,mat4 xvii4 #e7 :]e ! ,"l gave a glori\s evid5ce--to ! a/oni%m5t ( ! ?ree disciples--h[ he did acc\nt ( him--h[ all sa9ts & angels mu/ s]ve him1 8him ha? ,god ! ,fa!r seal$10 sai? ,john4 ,inde$1 ! /amp ( div9ity1 ( ! div9e image 9 su* an excell5t mann] ^u ! man ,*ri/1 0 a seal set on by ,god ! fa!r1 signify+ & confirm+ 8 approbation ( 8 well belov$ ,son & ( ! "w he 0 go+ ab\t4 ,!n ! ,son himself did give ample te/imony ( ?is4 ,?is 0 ! subject ( 8 prea*+ to ! _w1 8,i am ! light & ! life ( m51 he t believe? 9 me %all be sav$40 ,& !re=e he may be call$ ! ,^w ( ,god1 7,john i4 #a7 & ! ,wisdom ( ,god1 7,prov4 viii47 because he ha? reveal$ unto u ! bless$ my/]y ( wisdom conc]n+ our salvation4 ,he is ! v expression & "* ( ! ,fa!r's p]son & glory1 7,heb4 i4 #c7 9 8 own p]son1 & he ha? reveal$ & express$ 8 ,fa!r's m9d1 & 8 own (fice1 s fully to ! _w t !re %\ld be no m d\bt ( x4 ,out ( ! m\? ( ^! two witnesses ?is ^w might be e/abli%$1 b = sup]abundance1 behold a ?ird1 ! ,holy ,gho/ witness+ at 8 baptism1--9 8 resurrection1--aft] 8 asc5sion4 ,! ,holy ,gho/ signifie? 8 pres5ce & cons5t to t "w1 9 ! similitude ( a dove1 ! ,holy ,gho/ te/ifie? x 9 ! p[] t rais$ him f ! dead1 ! ,holy ,gho/ put x beyond all "q :5 he desc5d$ ^u ! apo/les accord+ to ,*ri/'s promise4 ,= ! o!r ?ree witnesses on e>?1 we %all n /ay ^u x1 only "k1 t ! "w ( ! reg5]ation ( s\ls by ! p[] ( ! ,^w & ,_s signifi$ by wat]1 ! ju/ification ( guilty s\ls signifi$ by ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ! te/imony ( ! ,_s 9 our consci5ces1 be>+ witness to our spirits1 is an assur$ te/imony ( ?is1 t ,jesus ,*ri/1 9 :om we believe1 is 8! ,only ,begott5 ( ! ,fa!r1 full ( grace & tru?40 ,! *ang+1 pacify+1 & com=t+ ( s\ls 9 su* a wond]ful mann]1 cries al\d t he 9 :om ! s\l believes is ! true & liv+ ,god1 :om to "k is et]nal life4 ,b m>k1 ,i pray y1 ! accuracy ( ! apo/le 9 ! *ange ( spee*4 8,^! ?ree0 witnesses on e>?1 sai? he1 8agree 9 "o1 9 giv+ "o common te/imony to ! ,son ( ,god & ! ,savi\r ( s9n]s40 ,b z = ! heav5ly witnesses--! ,fa!r1 ! ,^w & ! ,holy ,gho/1--h[ev] !y be ?ree aft] an inconceivable mann]1 & t !y d also agree 9 "o common te/imony to ! ,m$iator ( m51 yet moreov] !y are ,"o4 ,!y n only agree 9 "o b are "o ,god1--"o simple1 undivid$1 self-be+1 inf9ite ,_s1--hold5 out to u 9 ?ree p]sons1 ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 to :om be praise & glory4 ,lecture ,,xiii4 ,( ,! ,unity ,( ,! ,godhead ,& ,! ,tr9ity ,( ,p]sons ,deut4 vi4 #d4--8;,he>1 ,o ,israel ,! ,"l our ,god is "o ,"l40--#a ,john v4 #g 8,!re are ?ree t be> record 9 heav5 ! ,fa!r1 ! ,^w1 & ! ,holy ,gho/ & ^! ?ree are "o40 8,all ,scripture is giv5 by inspiration ( ,god1 & is pr(itable = doctr9e1 = repro(1 = correction1 = in/ruction 9 righte\sness10 #b ,tim4 iii4 #af4 ,!re is no refuse 9 x1 no simple & pla9 hi/ory1 b x t5ds to "s edification1 no pr(\nd or deep my/]y1 b x is pr(itable = salvation4 ,:atsoev] secrets !re be 9 ! my/]ies ( ,god :i* are res]v$ f u1 ?\gh x be giv5 u b to 8"k 9 "p10 & 8d>kly ?r\gh a vail10 yet z mu* is giv5 to u to "k z may make ! man ( ,god p]fect 9 e good "w4 ,z mu* is giv5 u to "k z may build u up to et]nal salvation4 ,if !re 7 no m use ( ^! deep my/]ies ( ! holy ,tr9ity1 c4 b to sil5ce all fle%1 & re/ra9 ! unlimit$ spirits ( m51 & keep !m )9 ! b\nds ( sobriety & fai?1 x 7 en\gh4 ,t great secret w\ld tea* z mu* by its sil5ce & d>kness1 z ! pla9] tru?s d by speak+ out cle>ly4 ,o t ?is great my/]y did compose our he>ts to "s rev]5d & awful appreh5sion ( t ,god we h to d )1 & did impr9t 9 our s\l a m feel+ s5se ( our d>kness & ignorance4 ,?is 7 m advantage !n all ! ga9 ( light1 or increase ( k t c come f ! se>* ( curiosity4 ,if m5 w\ld lab\r to walk 9 t light !y h atta9$1 r ?an curi\sly inquire aft] :at !y _c "k by inquiry1 !y %\ld soon] atta9 m true light4 ,if m5 w\ld set ab\t ! practice ( :at !y "k1 )\t d\bt !y w\ld m readily come to a resolution & cle>ness 9 d\btful ?+s4 ,religion is n[ turn$ into que/ions & s*ool debates4 ,m5 beg9 to believe no?+ b dispute ev]y?+1 "u a pret5ce ( se>*+ = light & resolution4 ,b = ! mo/ "p1 :ile m5 look aft] light1 !y d>k5 !mselves1 ?is is ! righte\s judgm5t ( ! ,"l ^u ! _w t do? n receive ! tru? 9 love1 or walk 9 ! light ( :at !y h already atta9$1 !re=e he gives m5 up to w&] 9 _! se>* into ! d>k dungeons ( human wisdom & fancy1 & to lose :at !y h already4 ,if ^? ?+s :i* are 8)\t controv]sy0 7z ! apo/le speaks1 #a ,tim4 iii4 #af7 7 inde$ made consci5ce (1 & embrac$ 9 love1 & practis$1 x 7 beyond all controv]sy t ! mo/ "p ( pres5t controv]sies w\ld cease4 ,b x falls out ) _m1 z ) ! dog1 t1 cat*+ at a %ad[ 9 ! wat]1 lo/ ! sub/ance 9 8 tee?1 s !y1 pursu+ aft] new discov]ies 9 controv]t$ ?+s1 & n tak+ a he>t hold & inw>d grip ( ! sub/antial tru?s ( ! gospel1 :i* are beyond all controv]sy1 d ev5 lose :at !y h4 ,?us1 ev5 t :5 !y h n is tak5 f !m1 because ?\gh !y h x 9 judgm5t1 yet !y h x n surely & solidly 9 affection1 t x may be hold54 ,s1 to ?is pres5t po9t if we c\ld le>n to adore & admire ?is holy1 holy1 holy ,"o1--if we c\ld 9 sil5ce & fai? sit d[n & wond] at ?is my/]y1--x w\ld be m pr(itable to u1 & make way = a cle>] manife/ation ( ,god1 ?an if we %\ld se>* & inquire into all ! volumes t are writt5 ^u x1 ?9k+ by ?is means to satisfy our reason4 ,i ?9k !re is m pr(\ndness 9 ! sobriety ( fai? ?an 9 ! dep?s ( human wisdom & le>n+4 ,:5 ! my/]y is su* an inf9ite dep?1 ,o b m5's eloqu5ce & wisdom mu/ be %all[1 f> too %all[ ei!r to f9d x out1 or unfold x4 ,b !re is yet bo? m in/ruction & consolation to be press$ out ( ?is my/]y1 &1 !re=e1 if y _c rea* x 9 itself1 ,o consid] :at x conc]ns u1 h[ we may be edifi$ by x1 = ?is is true religion6 ,look ^u t place ( ,moses--:at is ! great in/ruction he draws f ?is unity ( ,god's ess5ces8 v]4 #e 8,?\ %alt love ! ,"l ?y ,god ) all ?y he>t40 ,s9ce ,god is "o1 !n h no ,god b "o1 & t ! true & liv+ ,god1 & ?is is ! v fir/ comm& ( ,god1 :i* fl[s z x 7 imm$iately f 8 absolute on5ess & p]fection ( be+4 ,!re is no man b he mu/ h "s ,god1 t is "s ?+ :]eupon he place? 8 affection mo/4 ,e man ha? "s "o ?+ he loves & respects beyond all o!r ?+s1 "s "l & ma/] t comm&s him4 ,!re=e sai? ,*ri/ 8no man c s]ve two ma/]s40 ,be=e a man w want a god to love & s]ve he w make !m1 & !n wor%ip !m4 ,yea he w make himself1 8 belly1 8 back1 8 hon\r1 & pleasure1 a god1 & sacrifice all 8 affections & desires & endeav\rs to ^!4 ,! natural subord9ation ( man to ,god1 ! relation he ha? z a creature to a ,creator1 is ! fir/ & fundam5tal relation beyond all respects to himself or o!r fell[ creatures4 ,?is is ! proto natural7#ada7 obligation ^u ! creature1 !re=e x %\ld h return$ 9 a direct l9e to 8 maje/y all its affections & endeav\rs4 ,b man's fall f ,god ha? made a wret*$ ?raw7#adb7 & crook 9 ! s\l t x _c look any m aft] him1 b b[s d[nw>ds t[>ds creatures bel[ x1 or b5ds inw>dly t[>ds itself1 & s s9ce ! fall man ha? turn$ 8 he>t f ! true ,god1 & set x ^u vanity1--^u ly+ vanities1--^u base dead idols :i* c nei!r help him nor hurt him4 8,y\r he>ts are gone a :or+ f ,god4 ,o t ye w\ld believe x40 ,none ( y w d5y b ye h brok5 all ! comm&s4 ,yet su* is ! bruti% ignorance & /upidity ( ! mo/ "p1 t y w n confess t :5 x comes to p>ticul>s1 & especially1 if y %\ld be *all5g$ = lov+ o!r ?+s m ?an ,god1 or hav+ o!r gods besides ! true ,god1 y w in/antly d5y x1 & t ) an assev]ation & av]sation--8,god =bid t ,i h ano!r ,god40 ,alas6 ?is %[s1 t :at y confess 9 ! g5]al is n believ$ 9 ! he>t1 b only is l ! prat+ ( *ildr51 :om y may le>n to say any ?+4 ,i besee* y consid]1 t :at y give y\r "t1 pa9s1 ?\ghts1 & affections to1 t is y\r ,god4 ,y mu/ give ,god all y\r he>t1 & s reta9 no?+ ( y\r own w if ,god be y\r ,god4 ,b d ye n "k t y\r c>e & grief & desire & love v5ts ano!r way1 t[>ds base ?+s8 ,y "k t y h a w ( y\r own :i* goe? q contr>y to 8 holy w 9 all ?+s1 !re=e ,satan ha? bewit*$ y1 & y\r he>ts deceive y1 :5 !y p]suade y t y h _h no o!r ,god b ! true ,god4 ,*ri/ianity raises ! s\l aga91 & advances x by degrees to ?is love ( ,god1 f :i* x _h fall54 ,! s\l returns to its fir/ husb&1 f :om x w5t a :or+1 & n[ ! /amp ( ,god is s ^u x t x is *ang$ into 8 image & glory4 ,hav+ ta/$ h[ good ?is "o self suffici5t good is1 x gladly & easily divorces f all o!r lov]s4 ,x r5\nces =m] lu/s ( ignorance1 & n[ beg9s to live 9 ano!r4 ,love transplants ! s\l into ,god1 & 9 him x lives1 & ) him x walks4 ,x is true1 ?is is done gradually1 !re is mu* ( ! he>t yet unbrok5 to ?is sweet & easy yoke ( love1 mu* ( ! corrupt nature untam$1 unreclaim$1 yet s mu* is ga9$ by ! fir/ conv]sion ( ! s\l to ,god1 t all is giv5 up to him 9 affection & desire4 ,he ha? ! *ief place 9 ! s\l4 ,! disposition ( ! _s ha? "s /amp & impression ( 8 on5ess & s+ul>ity4 ,my belov$ is "o4 ,?\gh a ,*ri/ian is n :olly rid ( /range lords1 yet ! tie ( subjection to !m is brok54 ,!y may (t5 intrude by viol5ce ^u him1 b he is 9 a ho/ile po/ure ( affection & endeav\r aga9/ !m4 ,i besee* y1 s9ce ! ,"l is "o1 & !re is none beside him1 ,o let ?is be engrav5 on y\r he>ts1 t y\r inw>d affections & outw>d actions may express t "o ,"l to be y\r ,god1 & none o!r beside him6 ,x is a great %ame & reproa* to ,*ri/ians t !y d n c>ry ! /amp ( ! fir/ pr9ciple ( religion ^u _! walk+4 ,! condition & conv]sation ( _m decl>e h[ little acc\nt !y make ( ! true ,god4 ,:y d ye enslave y\r s\ls to y\r lu/s & ! s]vice ( ! fle%1 if ye believe 9 ?is "o ,god8 ,:y d ye all ?+s to please y\rselves1 if ?is "o ,"l be y\r "o ,god8 ,z = y1 ! ,israel ( ,god1 :o are call$ by ,jesus ,*ri/ to p>take ) ! commonweal? ( ,israel 9 ! cov5ant ( promises he>1 ,i besee* y1 ?is1 & let y\r s\ls incl9e to x1 & receive x4 ,y\r ,god is "o ,"l2 h1 !n1 no o!r lords ov] y\r s\ls & consci5ces1 n y\rselves1 n o!rs4 ,b 9 ! next place3 ,let u consid] to :at purpose ,john leads su* ?ree witnesses1 t we may draw "s consolation f x4 ,! ?+ te/ifi$ & witness$ unto is ! gr\nd "w ( all a ,*ri/ian's hope & consolation1 t ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! et]nal ,son ( ,god & ,savi\r ( ! _w--"o1 able to save to ! utt]mo/ all t put _! tru/ 9 him1 s t e s\l t f9ds itself lo/1 & n able to subsi/1 nor abide ! judgm5t ( ,god1 may repose _! confid5ce 9 him1 & lay ! weight ( _! et]nal welf>e ^u 8 dea? & suff]+s1 ) assurance to f9d re/ & peace 9 him to _! s\ls4 ,he is su* an "o z fai? may triumph 9 him ov] ! _w1 & all ?+s beside4 ,a believ] may triumph 9 8 victory1 & 9 ! fai? ( 8 victory1 ov] hell & dea? & ! grave may ov]come p]sonally1 8,= ?is is ! victory t ov]come? ! _w1 ev5 our fai?10 v]4 #d4 ,& h[ c\ld a s\l conqu] by fai?1 if he 9 :om x believes 7 n 8decl>$ to be ! ,son ( ,god ) p[]80 ,!re is no?+ s mean & weakly z fai? 9 itself4 ,x is a poor despicable ?+ ( itself1 & t x sees1 & t x ackn[l$ges4 ,yea1 fai? is a v act ( its self d5ial4 ,x is a r5\nc+ ( all help )\t & )9 itself1 save only t :i* is laid on ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,!re=e x 7 ! mo/ unsuitable mean ( prevail+ & ! mo/ insuffici5t weapon = ga9+ ! victory1 if ! object ( x 7 n ! /rong ,god ! ,"l ,almighty1 f :om x d]ives & borr[s all its p[] & virtue1 ei!r to pacify ! consci5ce1 or to expiate s9 or to ov]come ! _w4 ,o consid]1 ,*ri/ians1 :]e ! f\ndation ( y\r hope is situat$6 ,x is 9 ! div9e p[] ( our ,savi\r4 ,if he :o decl>$ s mu* love & good w to s9n]s1 by becom+ s l[1 & suff]+ s mu*1 h also all p[] 9 heav5 & e>?1 if he be n only man ne> u1 to make = u boldness ( access1 b ,god ne> ,god to prevail effectually ) ,god !n c]ta9ly he is 8a sure f\ndation laid 9 ,zion1 elect & preci\s40 ,he is an immovable ,rock ( ,ages1 :osoev] tru/s _! s\l to him %all n be a%am$4 ,i am sure t _m ( y consid] n ?is1 t ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o 0 9 due "t born ( ! virg9 ,m>y & di$ = s9n]s1 is ! et]nal ,son ( ,god equal to 8 ,fa!r 9 all glory & p[]4 ,o h[ w\ld ?is make ! gospel a great my/]y to s\ls1 & ! r$emption ( s\ls a preci\s & wond]ful "w1 if x 7 consid]$6 ,w\ld n s\ls /& at ?is an*or immoveable 9 temptation1 if _! fai? 7 pit*$ on ?is sure f\ndation & _! hope ca/ ^u ?is solid gr\nd6 ,o "k y\r ,r$eem] is /rong & mighty1 & none c pluck y out ( 8 h&1 & himself w ca/ none out t comes6 ,if ! multitude ( y believ$ ?is y w\ld n make s little acc\nt ( ! gospel t comes to y1 & make s little ( y\r s9s :i* behov$ to be tak5 away by ! blood ( ,god & c\ld be expiat$ by no o!r propitiation1 y w\ld n ?9k x s easy to satisfy ,god ) "s words ( cu/om1 & "s public s]vices ( =m1 z y d1 y w\ld n = all ! _w deal ) ,god alone )\t ?is ,m$iator4 ,& be+ conv9c$ ( s91 if y believe ?is solidly1 t he 9 :om =giv5ess ( s9 & salvation is prea*$ is ! same ,"l ,god :om y he> 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 :o gave out ! law1 & inspir$ ! prophets1--! ,only ,begott5 ( ! ,fa!r1 9 a way inf9itely remov$ f all creat$ capacities1--y c\ld n b f9d ! ,fa!r well satisfi$ 9 him & f9d a suffici5t ransom 9 8 dea? & do+s to pacify ,god1 & to settle y\r consci5ces4 ,b z ! ?+ te/ifi$ is a matt] ( great consolation1 s ! witnesses te/ify+ to ?is fundam5tal ( our religion may be a gr\nd ( great enc\ragem5t to disc\rag$ s\ls4 ,x is ord9>y1 t ! appreh5sions ( ,*ri/ians take up ,jesus ,*ri/ z v lovely1 & m lov+ ?an any ( ! p]sons ( ! ,godhead1 ei!r ! ,fa!r or ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,!re are "s ?\ghts ( e/rang$ness & di/ance ( ! fa!r1 z if ! ,son did really reconcile & ga9 him to love u1 :o be=e hat$ u & ^u ?is mi/ake1 ! s\l is fill$ ) cont9ual jeal\sies & suspicions ( ! love ( ,god4 ,b obs]ve ,i besee* y1 ! ,fa!r1 ! ,son1 & ! ,holy ,gho/1 all ( !m fir/ agree+ 9 "o te/imony4 ,! ,fa!r decl>es f heav5 t he is abundantly well pleas$ ) 8 ,son1 n only because he is 8 ,son1 b ev5 9 ! und]tak+ & p]=m+ ( t "w ( r$emption ( s9n]s4 ,x is !re=e 8 mo/ s]i\s invitation & p]emptory comm& to all to he> him1 & believe 9 him1 ,mat4 iii4 #ag1 ,john iii4 #bc4 ,nay1 if we speak m prop]ly1 our salvation is n ! bus9ess ( ,*ri/ alone1 z we imag9e x1 b ! :ole ,godhead is int]e/$ 9 x deeply1 & s deeply1 t y _c say :o loves x mo/ or likes x mo/4 ,! ,fa!r is ! v f\nta9 ( x1 8 love is ! spr+ ( all--8,god s lov$ ! _w1 t he gave 8 only begott5 ,son40 ,*ri/ ha? n pur*as$ t et]nal love to u1 b is r ! gift1 ! free gift ( et]nal love4 ,& !re=e1 z we h ! ,son delight+ among ! sons ( m51 ,prov4 viii4 #ca1 & delight+ to be employ$ & to d 8 w1 ,psal4 xl4 #h1 s we h ! ,fa!r delight+ to s5d 8 ,son1 & tak+ pleasure 9 in/ruct+ him & furni%+ him = x1 ,isa4 xlii4 #a4 ,& !re=e ,*ri/ (t5 pr(ess$ t he 0 n ab\t 8 own "w1 b ! ,fa!r's "w :o s5t him1 & t x 0 n 8 own w1 b 8 ,fa!r's he 0 fulfill+4 ,!re=e we %\ld n look ^u ! head spr+ ( our salvation 9 ! ,son b r asc5d up to ! ,fa!r1 ^: love & wisdom did frame all ?is4 ,& ?us we may be confid5t to come to ! ,fa!r 9 ! ,son1 kn[+ t x 0 ! love ( ! ,fa!r t s5t ! ,son1 ?\gh inde$ we mu/ come to him only 9 ! ,son1 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/1 & fai? ( acceptation ?r\gh a ,m$iator1 n because ! ,m$iator pur*ase? 8 goodwill1 b because 8 love & good w only v5ts 9 8 belov$ ,son ,*ri/1 & !re=e he w n be kn[n or wor%ipp$ b 9 him1 9 :om he is ne> s9n]s1 & reconcil+ ! _w to himself4 ,& !n ! ,holy ,gho/ concurs 9 ?is te/imony1 & z ! ,son _h ! "w ( pur*as+ rights & int]e/s to grace & glory1 s ! great "w ( apply+ all ^! privileges to sa9ts & mak+ !m actually p>tak]s ( ! bless+s ( ,*ri/'s dea?1 is committ$ 9 a special way to ! ,holy ,gho/4 8,i w s5d ! ,com=t]10 c4 ,s !n ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 all agree 9 "o1 t ,jesus ,*ri/ is a sure refuge = s9n]s--a plank = %ip-brok5 m5--a firm & sure f\ndation to build ev]la/+ hopes ^u4 ,!re is no p>ty diss5t+ 9 all ! gospel4 ,! bus9ess ( ! salvation ( lo/ s\ls is conclud$ 9 ?is holy c\ncil ( ! ,tr9ity ) "o voice4 ,z at fir/1 all ( !m agre$ to make man1--8let u make man10 s aga91 !y agree to make him aga91 to re/ore him to life 9 ! second ,adam4 ,:oev] ?\ be t w\ld/ flee to ,god = m]cy1 d x 9 confid5ce4 ,! ,fa!r1 ! ,son1 & ! ,holy ,gho/ are ready to welcome !e1--all ( "o m9d to %ut out none1 to ca/ out none4 ,b to speak prop]ly1 x is b "o love1 "o w1 "o c\nsel1 & purpose 9 ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 = 8^! ,?ree are ,"o10 & n only agree 9 ,"o1 !y are ,"o1 & :at "o loves or purposes1 all love & purpose4 ,i w\ld conclude ?is matt] ) a ^w ( direction h[ to wor%ip ,god1 :i* ,i _c express 9 fitt] t]ms ?an ^! ( ,nazianz53 8,i _c ?9k ^u "o1 b by & by ,i am compass$ ab\t ) ! brightness ( ?ree1 & ,i _c di/+ui% ?ree b ,i am sudd5ly driv5 back unto "o40 ,!re is great ignorance & mi/ake ( ?is ev5 among ! be/ ,*ri/ians4 ,! gross] sort1 :5 !y he> ( "o ,god only1 ?9k ,*ri/ b "s em95t man1 & s direct _! pray]s to ,god only1 exclud+ ! ,son & ,holy ,gho/1 or :5 !y he> ( ?ree p]sons1--! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1--!y /raightway divide _! wor%ip1 & imag9e a tr9ity ( gods4 ,& ,i fe>1 ^? ( u :o "k mo/1 use n to wor%ip ,god z he ha? reveal$ himself1--,fa!r1 ,son & ,holy ,gho/1 & yet "o ,god4 ,our m9ds are r$uc$ to su* a simple unity z we ?9k ^u "o ( !m alone or else di/ract$ & divid$ into su* a plurality1 t we wor%ip 9 a mann] ?ree gods in/ead ( "o4 ,x is a great my/]y to keep ! "r middle way4 ,le>n1 ,i besee* y1 s to conceive ( ,god1 & s to ackn[l$ge him1 & pray to him z y may d x 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 t all ! p]sons may h equal hon\r1 & all ( !m "o hon\r1 t :ile y consid] "o ,god1 y may adore t sacr$ & bless$ ,tr9ity1 & :ile y wor%ip t ,holy ,tr9ity1 y may /raightway be r$uc$ to an unity4 ,to ?is wond]ful & holy ,"o1 ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 be all praise & glory4 ,lecture ,,xiv4 ,( ,! ,decrees ,( ,god4 ,eph4 i4 #aa4--8,:o worke? all ?+s aft] ! c\nsel ( 8 own w40--,job xxiii4 #ac4 8,he is 9 "o m9d1 & :o c turn him8 & :at 8 s\l desire?1 ev5 t he doe?40 ,hav+ spok5 some?+ be=e ( ,god1 9 8 nature & be+ & prop]ties1 we come1 9 ! next place1 to consid] 8 glori\s maje/y1 z he /&s 9 "s ne>] relation to 8 creatures1 ! "w ( 8 h&s4 ,= we mu/ conceive ! fir/ rise ( all ?+s 9 ! _w to be 9 ?is self-be+1 ! fir/ conception ( !m to be 9 ! womb ( ,god's ev]la/+ purpose & decree1 :i*1 9 due "t1 accord+ to 8 appo9tm5t1 br+s =? ! *ild ( ! creature to ! light ( actual exi/5ce & be+4 ,x is c]ta9 t 8 maje/y might h endur$ = ev]1 & possess$ himself )\t any ( ^! ?+s4 ,if he _h nev] resolv$ to create any ?+ )\t himself1 he _h be5 bless$ !n1 z n[1 because ( 8 full & absolute self-suffici5t p]fection4 ,8 purpos+ to make a _w1 & 8 do+ ( x1 adds no?+ to 8 inw>d bless$ness & cont5tm5t4 ,?is glori\s & holy ,"o encloses )9 8 own be+ all imag9able p]fections1 9 an inf9ite & transc5d5t mann]1 t if y remove all creat$ ones1 y dim9i% no?+1 if y add !m all1 y increase no?+4 ,!re=e x 0 9 ! sup]abundance ( 8 p]fection1 t he resolv$ to %[ 8 glory ?us 9 ! _w4 ,x is ! creature's indig5ce & limit$ condition :i* make? x ne$ful to g )\t its own compass1 = ! happ9ess ( its own be+4 ,man _c be happy 9 lov+ himself4 ,he is n satisfi$ ) 8 own intr9sic p]fections1 b he mu/ diffuse himself by 8 affections & desires & endeav\rs1 &1 z x 71 walks abroad ^u ^! legs1 to fet* 9 "s supply f ! creature or ,creator4 ,! creature is con/ra9$ out ( "s necessity ?us to g out ( itself1 :i* speaks mu* indig5ce & want )9 itself4 ,b x is n s ) 8 maje/y4 ,8 own glori\s ,be+ cont5ts him2 8 happ9ess is to "k t1 & delight 9 x1 because x compreh5ds 9 itself all t is at all possible1 9 ! mo/ excell5t & p]fect mann] t is conceivable1--nay1 inf9itely beyond :at c be conceiv$ by any b himself4 ,s he ne$s n g )\t himself to seek love or delight1 = x is all )9 him1 & x _c be )\t 8 own ,be+1 unless x fl[ f )9 him4 ,!re=e ye may f9d 9 ,scripture :at complac5cy ,god ha? 9 himself1 & ! ,fa!r 9 ! ,son1 & ! ,son 9 ! ,fa!r4 ,we f9d1 ,prov4 viii41 h[ ! wisdom ( ,god1 our ,"l ,jesus1 0 ! ,fa!r's delight f all et]nity1 & ! ,fa!r aga9 8 delight1 = he rejoic$ always be=e him1 v]4 #cj4 ,& ?is 0 an all suffici5t possession t "o _h ( ano!r1 v]4 #bb4 ,! love betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son is hold5 out z ! fir/ patt]n ( all loves & delights1 ,john xvii4 #bc1 #bd4 ,?is !n fl[s f ! inf9ite excess ( p]fection & exundation ( self be+1 t 8 maje/y is pleas$ to come )\t himself1 to manife/ 8 own glory 9 ! works ( 8 h&s1 to decree & appo9t o!r ?+s beside himself1 & to execute t decree4 ,we may consid] 9 ^! words "s p>ticul>s = our edification4 ,i4 ,t ! ,"l ha? f et]nity purpos$ )9 himself & decre$ to manife/ 8 own glory 9 ! mak+ & rul+ ( ! _w1 t !re is a c\nsel & purpose ( 8 w :i* rea*es all ?+s1 :i* h be51 are n[1 or are to be aft] ?is4 ,?is is cle>1 = he works all ?+s 8accord+ to ! c\nsel ( 8 own w40 ,,ii4 ,t 8 m9d & purpose is "o m9d1 "o c\nsel4 ,i mean n only "o = ev]1 t is1 p]petual & un*angeable1 z ! words speak--b also "o = all1 t is1 ) "o simple act or resolution ( 8 holy w he ha? det]m9$ all ^! sev]al ?+s1 all _! times1 _! conditions1 _! circum/ances4 ,,iii4 ,t :atsoev] he ha? f all et]nity purpos$1 he 9 "t practise? x1 & comes to execution & work+2 s t !re is an exact correspond5ce betwixt 8 w & 8 "w1 8 m9d & 8 h&4 ,he works accord+ to ! c\nsel ( 8 w1 & :atsoev] 8 s\l desire? t he doe?4 ,,iv4 ,t 8 purpose & p]=mance is infallible1--irresi/ible by any creat$ p[]4 ,himself w n *ange x1 = 8he is 9 "o m9d20 & none else c h9d] x1 = 8:o c turn him80 ,he desire? & he doe? x1 z 9 ! orig9al4 ,!re is no?+ int]v5es betwe5 ! desire & ! do+1 t c h9d] ! meet+ ( ^! two4 ,! fir/ is ! con/ant doctr9e ( ! ,holy ,scriptures1 ( :i* ye %\ld consid] f\r ?+s3 #a/1 ,t 8 purpose & decree is mo/ wise4 ,!re=e ,paul cries out ^u su* a subject1 8,o ! dep? ( ! ri*es bo? ( ! wisdom & k ( ,god60 ,rom4 xi4 #cc4 ,8 w is always "o ) wisdom2 !re=e y h ! purpose ( 8 w m5tion$ ?us1 8! c\nsel ( 8 w20 = 8 w1 z x 71 takes c\nsel & advice ( wisdom1 & disc]ns accord+ to ! dep? & ri*es ( 8 k & und]/&+4 ,we see among m5 ^! are sep>at$ (t51 & !re is no?+ 9 ! _w s disord]ly1 s unruly & uncomely1 z :5 w is divid$ f wisdom4 ,:5 m5 foll[ _! own w & lu/s z a law1 aga9/ _! consci5ce1 t is mon/r\s4 ,! und]/&+ & reason are ! eyes ( ! w2 if ^! be put out1 or if a man leave !m beh9d him1 he _c b fall into a pit4 ,b ! purposes ( ,god's w are dep?s ( wisdom1 nay1 8 v w is a suffici5t rule & law2 s t x may be well us$ ( him1 ,/at pro ratione voluntas17#adc7 ,rom4 ix4 #aa-ah4 ,if we consid] ! glori\s fabric ( ! _w1--! ord] e/abli%$ 9 x1--! sweet h>mony x keepe? 9 all its motions & successions1--,o x mu/ be a wise m9d & c\nsel t contriv$ x6 ,man n[ hav+ ! idea ( ?is _w 9 8 m9d1 might fancy & imag9e _m o!r worlds be>+ "s proportion & resemblance to ?is4 ,b if he _h nev] se5 nor kn[n ?is _w1 he c\ld nev] h imag9$ ! ?\s&? "p ( ?is _w2 he c\ld 9 n[ise h =m$ an image 9 8 m9d ( all ^? diff]5t k9ds ( creatures4 ,creatures mu/ h "s example & copy to look to2 b :at 0 8 patt]n8 8,:o ha? be5 8 c\nsellor0 to tea* him8 ,rom4 xi4 #ca4 ,:o gave him ! fir/ rudim5ts or pr9ciples ( t art8 ,surely none4 ,he _h no patt]n giv5 him1--n ! lea/ idea ( any ( ^! ?+s furni%$ him1--b x is absolutely & solely 8 own wise contrivance4--#b;d1 ,?is purpose ( ,god is mo/ free & absolute2 !re is no cause1 no reason1 :y he ha? ?us dispos$ all ?+s1 & n o!rwise1 z he might h done1 b 8 own good w & pleasure4 ,if x be s 9 a matt] ( deepe/ conc]nm5t1 7,rom4 ix4 #ah47 x mu/ be s also 9 all o!r ?+s4 ,we may f9d1 inde$1 _m inf]ior causes1--_m peculi> reasons = su* & su* a way ( adm9i/ration1--_m ends & uses = :i* !y s]ve1--= !re is no?+ t 8 maje/y ha? appo9t$ b x is = "s use & reason1--yet we mu/ rise above all ^!1 & asc5d into ! t[] ( 8 mo/ high w & pleasure1 :i* is f\nd$ on a dep? ( wisdom2 & f !nce we %all behold all ! ord]1 adm9i/ration1 & use ( ! creatures to dep5d4 ,& h]e9 is a great diff]5ce betwe5 8 maje/y's purpose & ours4 ,y "k !re is /ill some?+ pres5t$ "u ! notion ( good & conv5i5t1 t moves our w1 & incl9es u = its own goodness to seek aft] x1 & s to fall ^u ! means to compass x4 ,!re=e1 ! end :i* we propose to ourselves ha? its influ5ce ^u our purposes1 & pleasures !m2 s t f x ! motion seems to proce$ fir/1 & n s mu* f )92 b !re is no creat$ ?+ c ?us det]m9e 8 maje/y4 ,himself1 8 own glory1 is ! great end :i* he loves = itself1 & = :i* he loves o!r ?+s4 ,b among o!r ?+s1 ?\gh !re be _m ( !m orda9$ "o = ano!r's use1 yet 8 w & pleasure is ! orig9al ( t ord]4 ,he do? n f9d x1 b makes x4 ,y see all ! creatures bel[ are appo9t$ = man1 z _! imm$iate & next end1 = 8 use & s]vice4 ,b 0 x man's goodness & p]fection :i* did move & incl9e 8 maje/y to ?is appo9tm5t8 ,no1 inde$6 b ( 8 own good w be makes su* ?+s s]ve man1 t all ( !m toge!r may be = 8 own glory4--#c;d1 ,! ,"l's decree is ! fir/ rise ( all ?+s t are1 or h be51 or are to come4 ,?is is ! fir/ orig9al ( !m all1 to :i* !y mu/ be r$uc$ z _! spr+ & f\nta94 ,all ( y may und]/& t !re are _m ?+s possible1 :i* yet actually w nev] be4 ,! ,"l's p[] & omnipot5cy is ( a fur!r ext5t ?an 8 decree & purpose4 ,8 p[] is natural & ess5tial to 8 be+2 8 decree is ( *oice1 & volunt>y4 ,! ,fa!r c\ld h s5t a legion ( angels to h deliv]$ 8 ,son2 ! ,son c\ld h ask$ !m1 b nei!r ( !m w\ld d x1 ,matt4 xxvi4 #ec4 ,! ,"l c\ld h rais$ up *ildr5 to ,abraham out ( /ones1 b he w\ld n1 ,matt4 iii4 #i4 ,8 p[] !n compreh5ds )9 its rea* all possible ?+s :i* d n 9 _! own nature & prop] conception imply a contradiction2 s t inf9ite worlds ( creatures m p]fect ?an ?is1--numb]s ( angels & m5 above ^!1--& creatures 9 glory surpass+ !m aga91--are )9 ! compass ( ! b\ndless p[] & omnipot5cy ( ,god4 ,b yet = all ?is x might h fall5 out t no?+ %\ld actually & really h be51 unless 8 maje/y _h ( 8 own free w decre$ :at is1 or ha? be51 or is to be4 ,8 w det]m9es 8 p[]1 &1 z x 71 puts x 9 ! ne>e/ capacity to act & ex]cise itself4 ,"h1 !n1 we mu/ look = ! fir/ beg9n+ ( all ?+s t are4 ,!y are conceiv$ 9 ! womb ( ! ,"l's ev]la/+ purpose1 z he speaks1 ,zeph4 ii4 #b4 ,! decree is1 z x 71 ) *ild ( be+s1 ,isa4 xliv4 #g4 ,x is ,god's royal pr]ogative to appo9t ?+s to come1 & none c %>e ) him 9 x4 ,f :5ce is x1 ,i pray y1 t ( s _m worlds :i* 8 p[] c\ld h fram$1 ?is "o is br\ght to light8 ,is x n because ?is "o 0 =m$1 z x 71 9 ! belly ( 8 et]nal c\nsel & w8 ,f :5ce is x t s _m m5 are1 & no m--t our ,"l ,jesus 0 sla91 :5 ! p[] ( ,god might h kept him alive1--t ^? m51 ,judas1 c4 7 ! do]s ( x1 :5 o!rs might h done x8 ,f :5ce are all ^? actions1 good or evil1 "u ! sun1 :i* he might h prev5t$1 b f 8 good w & pleasure1 f 8 det]m9ate c\nsel8 ,acts iv4 #bh4 ,c y f9d ! orig9al ( ^! 9 ! creature1 :y x is ?us1 & :y n o!rwise8 ,c y conceive :y1 ( all ! inf9ite numb]s ( possible be+s ^! are1 & no o!r8 ,&1 :at ha? translat$ t numb] ( creatures1 :i* is1 f ! /ate ( pure possibility to futurition or actual be+1 b ! decisive vote ( ,god's ev]la/+ purpose & c\nsel8 ,!re=e we %\ld always conceive1 t ! creatures1 & all _! actions1 :i* h1 or w h any be+ 9 ! _w1 h fir/ _h a be+ 9 ! womb ( ,god's et]nal c\nsel1 & t 8 w & pleasure ha? pass$ ^u all ?+s t are & are n4 ,8 c\nsel has conclud$ ( ?+s t h be51 or w be1 t ?us !y %all be2 & 8 c\nsel det]m9$ ( all o!r ?+s :i* are also possible1 t !y %all nev] come =? into ! light ( ! _w1 b rema9 9 ! d>k b[els ( omnipot5cy1 t s we may give him ! glory ( all ?+s t are n1 & t are at all4--,!n1 #d?4 ,we %\ld consid] ! ext5t ( 8 decree & c\nsel2 x is pass$ ^u all ?+s2 x is univ]sal1 rea*+ e be+ or action ( ! univ]se4 ,?is is ! /ra9 ( ! :ole ,scripture4 ,he did n1 z "s dream1 once create ! creatures 9 a good /ate1 & put !m 9 capacity h5ce=? to pres]ve !mselves1 or ex]cise _! own virtue & p[]1 )\t dep5d5ce on him1 z an artific] makes an horologe1 & ord]s x 9 all ?+s1 t x may d its bus9ess )\t him4 ,he is n only a g5]al orig9al ( action & motion1 z if he w\ld comm& a riv] to fl[ by 8 appo9t$ *annels2 z if he did only "w1 & rule ! _w by attorneys & ambassadors4 ,t is ! weakness & infirmity ( e>?ly k+s1 t !y mu/ sub/itute deputies = !mselves4 ,b ?is ,k+ appo9ts all imm$iately1 & disposes ^u all ! p>ticul> actions ( 8 creatures1 good or evil2 & s he is univ]sal absolute ,"l ( ! creature1 ( its be+ & do+4 ,x 7 a long "w to rehe>se :at ! ,scripture speaks ( ?is k9d2 b ,o6 t ye w\ld read !m (t5]1 & pond] !m bett]1 h[ !re is no?+ 9 ?is _w1--:i* may seem to fall out by *ance to y1 t y "k n h[ x is to come to pass1 & c see no cause nor reason ( x1--b x falls out by ! holy w ( our bless$ ,fa!r4 ,be x ( great] or less mom5t1--or be x a hair ( ?y head fall51 or ?y head cut (f1--! mo/ casual & cont+5t ?+1--?\gh x surpris$ ! :ole _w ( m5 & angels1 t !y wond] f :5ce x did proce$1--x is no surprisal to him1 = he n only knew x1 b appo9t$ x4 ,! mo/ c]ta9 & necess>y ?+1 accord+ to ! c\rse ( nature1 x ha? no c]ta9ty b f 8 appo9tm5t1 :o ha? e/abli%$ su* a c\rse 9 ! creatures1 & :i* he c susp5d :5 he please?4 ,be x ! s9 ( m5 & devils :i* seems mo/ opposite to 8 hol9ess1 yet ev5 t _c appe> 9 ! _w ( be+s1 if x 7 n1 9 a holy righte\s1 & p]missive way fir/ conceiv$ 9 ! womb ( 8 et]nal c\nsel1 & if x 7 n det]m9$ by him1 = holy & j ends1 ,acts iv4 #bh4 ,! second ?+ prop\nd$ is1 t 8 m9d & c\nsel is "o1 "o & ! same1 8ye/]day1 today1 & =ev]40 ,!re=e ! apo/le speaks ( ,god1 t !re is no %ad[ ( *ange or turn+ 9 him1 ,james i4 #ag4 ,he is n a man t he %\ld lie1 nei!r ! son ( man t he %\ld rep5t2 ha? he said1 & %all he n d x8 ,numb4 xxiii4 #ai4 ,& %all he decree1 & n execute x8 ,%all he purpose1 & n p]=m x8 8,i am ! ,"l1 ,i *ange n10 t is 8 "n1 ,mal4 iii4 #f4 8,! c\nsel ( ! ,"l /&e? = ev]1 ! ?\ghts ( 8 he>t to all g5]ations10 ,psal4 xxxiii4 #aa4 ,m5 *ange _! m9d (t5] ?an _! g>m5ts4 ,poor va9 man1 ev5 9 8 be/ e/ate1 is *angeabl5ess1 & vicissitude itself1 altoge!r vanity6 ,& ?is arise? p>tly f ! imp]fection ( 8 und]/&+1 & 8 ignorance because he does n und]/& :at may fall out4 ,!re are _m ?+s secret & hidd51 :i* if he discov]$1 he w\ld n be ( t judgm5t1 & _m ?+s may fall out :i* may give gr\nd ( ano!r resolution & p>tly f ! weakness & p]v]s5ess ( 8 w1 t _c he con/ant 9 any good ?+ & is n s closely unit$ to x z t no fe> or t]ror c sep>ate f x4 ,b !re is no su* imp]fection 9 him1 nei!r ignorance nor weakness4 8,all ?+s are nak$ be=e him10 all _! natures1 _! circum/ances1 all ev5ts1 all em]g5cies1 kn[n to him are !y1 & 8all 8 works f ! beg9n+1 z p]fectly z 9 ! end40 ,& !re=e he may come to a fix$ resolution f all et]nity & be+ resolv$ he c see no reason ( *ange because !re c no?+ appe> aft]1 :i* he did n p]fectly discov] f ! beg9n+4 ,!re=e1 :5ev] ye read 9 ! ,scripture ( ! ,"l's rep5t+--z ,g54 vi4 #g1 ,j]4 xviii4 #h4--ye %\ld rememb] t ! ,"l speaks 9 our t]ms1 & l nurses ) _! *ildr5 uses our own dialect1 to po9t out to u our great ignorance ( 8 maje/y1 t _c conceive m hon\rably ( him nor m di/9ctly ( ourselves4 ,:5 he *ange? all ?+s ab\t him1 he is n *ang$1 = all ^! *anges 7 at once 9 8 m9d1 b :5 he *ange? 8 outw>d disp5sations he is said to rep5t ( :at he is do+1 because we use n to *ange our mann] ( deal+1 )\t "s conceiv$ grief1 or rep5tance & *ange ( m9d4 ,:5 a man goes to build a h\se1 he ha? no m9d b t x %\ld cont9ue s4 ,he ha? n ! lea/ ?\ght ( tak+ x d[n aga91 b aft]w>ds x becomes ru9\s1 & 8 e/ate enl>ges1 & !n he takes a new resolution1 to ca/ x d[n to ! gr\nd & build a bett]4 ,?us x is ) man1 accord+ z he v>ies 8 "w1 he *anges 8 m9d4 ,b x is n s ) ,god4 ,all ^! *anges ( 8 works--all ! successions ( times1 ! v>iation ( deal+s ! alt]ation ( disp5sations 9 all ages--7 at once 9 8 m9d1 & all be=e him1 s t he nev] goes to build a h\se b he ha? 9 8 own m9d already det]m9$ all ! *anges x %all be subject to4 ,:5 he sets up a ?rone 9 a nation1 x is 9 8 m9d )9 su* a p]iod to ca/ x d[n aga91 :5 he lifts up m5 9 success & prosp]ity he do? n aga9 *ange 8 m9d :5 he ?r[s !m d[n1 = t 0 9 8 m9d also s t !re is no surprisal ( him by any unexpect$ em]g5ce4 ,poor man ha? _m consultations ere he come to a conclusion1 b x is n ?us ) 8 c\nsel4 ,( all ^? /range & new ?+s :i* fall out 9 our days1 he ha? "o ?\ght ( !m all f et]nity4 ,he is 9 "o m9d1 & none ( all ^! ?+s h put him (f 8 et]nal m9d or put him to a new advisem5t ab\t 8 great projects4 ,n only do? he n *ange 8 m9d1 b 8 m9d & ?\ght is "o ( all1 & conc]n+ all4 ,our poor1 n>r[1 & limit$ m9ds1 mu/ "p _! ?\ghts among _m bus9esses1--"o ?\ght = ?is1 ano!r = t1 & "o aft] ano!r4 ,b ) him !re is nei!r succession ( c\nsels & purposes1 nor yet plurality1 b1 z ) "o op5+ ( 8 eye1 he beholds all ?+s z !y are1 s ) "o incl9ation1 or nod ( 8 w he ha? giv5 a law1 & appo9t$ all ?+s47#add7 ,if we c at "o in/ant1 & "o look1 see bo? light & col\rs1 & bo? ! glass & ! %ad[ 9 x & ) "o motion ( our wills move t[>ds ! end & ! means--,o1 h[ mu* m may he1 ) "o simple undivid$ act ( 8 good w & pleasure1 pass a det]m9ation on all ?+s1 9 _! times & ord]s & 9 8 own inf9ite & glori\s ,be+ p]ceive !m all ) "o look6 ,h[ mu* consolation might r$\nd f ?is to believ+ s\ls6 ,ha? ! ,"l appo9t$ y to suff] p]secution & tribulation "h8 ,ha? he c>v$ out su* a lot unto y 9 ?is life8 ,!n )al consid]1 t 8 maje/y ha? et]nal glory wrapt up 9 ! same c\nsel f :i* ?y afflictions proce$4 ,ha? he made ?y s\l to melt be=e him8 ,ha? he conv9c$ !e1 & made !e to flee unto ! city = refuge1 & expect salvation f no o!r b himself8 ,!n "k1 t life et]nal is 9 ! bosom ( t same purpose :i* gave !e to believe ?is2 ?\gh ! "o be born be=e ! o!r1 yet ! decree %all c]ta9ly br+ =? ! o!r4 ,& = su* s\ls z ^u ?is va9 presumption ( ! infallibility ( ,god's purposes1 ?9k x ne$less to give dilig5ce 9 religion1 "k1 t x is "o m9d & purpose t ha? l9k$ ! end & ! means toge!r z a *a9--& !re=e1 if ?\ expecte/ to be sav$ accord+ to election1 ?\ mu/1 accord+ to ! same c\nsel1 make ?y call+ home f s9 to ,god sure4 ,?irdly1 ,:at ?+ soev] he ha? purpos$1 he 9 due "t applies to ! p]=mance ( x1 & !n ! c\nsel ( 8 w becomes ! works ( 8 h&s1 & !re is an admirable h>mony & exact agreem5t betwe5 ^! two4 ,all ?+s come out ( ! womb ( 8 et]nal decree1 by ! ^w ( 8 p[]1 ev5 j fa%ion$ & fram$ z _! l9eam5ts & draughts 7 proportion$ 9 ! decree1 no?+ fail+1 no?+ want+1 no?+ exce$+4 ,!re is no?+ 9 ! idea ( 8 m9d b x is express$ 9 ! "w ( 8 h&s4 ,!re are no raw half wi%es 9 ,god4 ,m5 h su* imp]fect desires--,i w\ld h1 or d su* a ?+ if x 7 n1 c4 ,he wav]s n ?us 9 susp5se1 b :at he wills & desires1 he wills & desires inde$4 ,he int5ds1 d\btless1 x %all be & :at he int5ds he w execute & br+ to pass1 !re=e 8 w 9 due "t applies almighty p[] to fulfil ! desire ( x1 & almighty p[] be+ put to "w by 8 w1 x _c b "w all ?+s 8accord+ to ! c\nsel ( 8 w10 & :atsoev] 8 s\l desire?1 t he _c b d1 ev5 z he desires see+ he c d x4 ,if he w d x1 & c d x1 :at h9d]s him to "w & d8 ,"k !n t 8 comm&s & precepts to y signify+ :at is y\r duty !y d n s mu* signify :at he desires or int5ds to "w1 or h done1 z 8 approbation ( su* a ?+ 9 itself to be y\r duty1 & !re=e ?\gh he h reveal$ 8 w conc]n+ our duty1 ?\gh no ob$i5ce foll[1 yet is n 8 int5tion fru/rat$ or disappo9t$1 = 8 comm&s to y say n :at is 8 int5tion ab\t x1 b :at is t :i* he approves z good1 & a duty oblig+ m54 ,b :atsoev] ?+ he purposes & int5ds %\ld be1 c]ta9ly he w d x1 & make x to be done4 ,if x be a "w ( 8 own p[] alone1 himself w d x alone4 ,if he require ! concurr5ce ( creatures to x1--z 9 all ! works ( provid5ce1--!n he w effectually apply ! creatures to 8 "w1 & n wait 9 susp5se on _! det]m9ation4 ,if he h appo9t$ su* an end to be atta9$ by su* means1--if he h a "w to d by su* in/rum5ts1--!n1 )\t all d\bt1 he w apply ! in/rum5ts :5 8 "t comes1 & w n wait on _! concurr5ce4 ,y see n[ /range ?+s done1 y wond] at !m h[ we are br\ght d[n f our excell5cy1--h[ our l& is laid desolate by /rang]s1--h[ _m in/rum5ts ( ! ,"l's "w are laid aside1 h[ he lifts up a rod ( indignation aga9/ u1 & is l to ov]turn ev5 ! f\ndations ( our l&1--all7#ade7 7 n 9 our m9d be=e1 b !y 7 9 8 m9d f et]nity1 & !re=e he is n[ work+ x4 ,believe1 !n1 t !re is n a circum/ance ( all ?is bus9ess1 n "o po9t or jot ( x1 b is ev5 z x 0 fram$ & c>v$ out ( old4 ,8 pres5t works are accord+ to an anci5t patt]n :i* he c>ries 9 8 m9d4 ,all ! measures & decrees ( y\r affliction--all ! ounces & gra9 weights ( y\r cup1 7 all weigh$ 9 ! scales ( 8 et]nal c\nsel1 ! in/rum5ts1 ! "t1 ! mann]1 all t is 9 x4 ,if he *ange in/rum5ts1 t 0 9 8 m9d1 if he *ange disp5sations t 0 9 8 m9d also1 & see+ ye "k by ! scriptures t a bless$ end is appo9t$ = ! godly1 t all ?+s "w = _! good1 t all is subs]vi5t to ! *ur*'s welf>e1 see+1 ,i say1 y "k 8 purpose is su* z ! scripture speaks1 !n believe 8 p]=mance %all be exact accord+ly1 no?+ defici5t1 no jo9t1 no s9ew 9 all 8 "w ( provid5ce1 no l9e 9 all 8 book & volume ( ! creature1 b x 0 writt5 9 t anci5t book ( 8 et]nal c\nsel1 & fir/ fa%ion$ 9 t1 ,psal4 cxxxix4 #af4 ,!n1 la/ly1 ,8 w is irresi/ible1 8 c\nsel %all /&1 :o c turn him f 8 purpose & :o c h9d] him f p]=mance8 ,!re=e he atta9s 8 end 9 ! highe/ & mo/ sup]lative degree ( c]ta9ty & infallibility4 ,himself w n *ange 8 own purpose1 = :y %\ld he d x8 ,if he *ange to ! bett]1 !n x reflects on 8 wisdom1 if he *ange to ! worse1 x reflects bo? on 8 wisdom & goodness4 ,c]ta9ly he c see no cause :y he %\ld *ange x4 ,b z himself _c *ange1 s none c h9d] 8 p]=mance1 = :at p[]1 ?9k y1 %all x be1 t may attempt t8 ,is x ! p[] ( m51 ( /rong m51 ( high m51 ( any m58 ,no sure6 = _! brea? is 9 _! no/rils2 !y h no p[] b z he brea!s 9 !m4 ,if he keep 9 8 brea?1 z x 71 !y p]i%4 ,all nations are z no?+ be=e him & :at p[] ha? no?+8 ,is x devils may d x8 ,no1 = !y _c1 ?\gh !y w\ld2 he *a9s !m1 he limits !m4 ,is x good angels8 ,!y are p[]ful inde$1 b !y nei!r c nor w resi/ 8 w4 ,let x be ! :ole univ]sity ( ! creation1--suppose all _! scatt]$ =ce & virtue conjo9$ 9 "o1--yet x is all b f9ite2 x am\nts to no m1 if y w\ld et]nally add unto x1 b all victory & resi/ance ( ?is k9d mu/ be by a sup]ior p[]1 or at lea/ by an equal4 ,!re=e we may conclude t !re is no imp$im5t or let1 t c be put 9 8 way1 no?+ c ob/ruct 8 purpose2 if all ! _w %\ld conspire z "o man to ob/ruct ! p]=mance ( any ( 8 promises & purposes1 !y d b rage 9 va94 ,l dogs b>k+ at ! moon1 !y %all be s f> f atta9+ _! purpose1 t 8 maje/y %all disabuse !m1 s to speak1 to 8 own purpose4 ,he %all apply !m q contr>y to _! own m9d1 to "w out ! c\nsel ( 8 m9d4 ,"h is ! absolute ,k+ only wor? ! "n ( a ,k+ & ,"l1 :om all ?+s 9 heav5 & e>? obey at ! fir/ nod & beckon+ to !m6 ,hills1 seas1 m\nta9s1 riv]s1 sun & moon & cl\ds1 m5 & bea/s1 angels & devils1--all ( !m are act$1 mov$1 & incl9$ accord+ to 8 pleasure1 all ( !m are ab\t 8 "w inde$1 z ! result ( all 9 ! end %all make x appe>1 & are s]vants at 8 comm&1 go+ :]e he bids g1 & com+ :]e he bids come1 l$ by an invisible h&1 ?\gh 9 ! meantime !y "k x n b ?9k !y are ab\t _! own bus9ess & applaud !mselves = a "t 9 x4 ,ducunt vol5tem fata1 nol5tem trahunt47#adf7 ,godly m5 :o "k 8 w & love x1 are l$ by x will+ly1 = !y yield !mselves up to 8 disposal1 b wick$ m51 :o h contr>y wills ( _! own1 c ga9 no m by resi/+1 b to be drawn along ) x4 ,n[ to :at purpose is all ?is spok5 ( ,god's decrees & purposes1 :i* he ha? call$ a secret belong+ to himself8 ,if 8 works & judgm5ts be a great dep?1 & unse>*able1 sure 8 decrees are f> m unse>*able1 = x is ! secret & hidd5 purpose ( ,god1 :i* is ! v dep? ( 8 way & judgm5t4 ,b to :at purpose is x all8 ,i say1 n to inquire curi\sly into ! p>ticul>s ( !m1 b to pr(it by !m4 ,! ,scripture holds out to u ! un*angeabl5ess1 fre$om1 ext5t1 hol9ess1 & wisdom ( !m1 = our advantage1 & if ?is advantage be n reap$1 we "k !m 9 va94 ,n to burd5 y\r memory ) _m p>ticul>s1 we %\ld lab\r to draw =? bo? in/ruction & consolation out ( !m4 ,in/ruction1 ,i say1 9 two ?+s especially--to submit ) rev]5ce & respect to 8 maje/y 9 all 8 works & ways1 & to tru/ 9 him :o kn[s all 8 works1 & w n *ange 8 m9d4 ,!re is no?+ :]e9 ,i "k ,*ri/ians m defici5t ?an 9 ?is po9t ( submission1 :i* ,i take to be "o ( ! *iefe/ & sweete/1 ?\gh h>de/ duties ( a ,*ri/ian4 ,x is h>dly to be f\nd among m51--a ?or\gh compliance ( ! s\l to :at 8 s\l desires1 a real subjection ( our spirits to 8 good w & pleasure4 ,!re is no?+ s mu* bless$ 9 scripture z wait+ on him1 z yield+ to him to be dispos$ ^u1--8,bless$ are all !y t wait on him40 ,pride is ! greate/ opposite1 & he opposes himself mo/ to t1 = x is 9 its own nature mo/ d]ogatory to ! highness & maje/y ( ,god1 :i* is 8 v glory4 ,!re=e submission is mo/ acceptable to him1 :5 ! s\l yields itself & its w to him4 ,he condesc5ds f> m to x1 he _c be an enemy to su* a s\l4 ,submission to 8 maje/y's pleasure1 is ! v b[+ d[n ( ! s\l will+ly to any ?+ he does or comm&s1--:atev] yoke he puts on1 ( duty or suff]+1 to take x on will+ly1 )\t answ]+ aga91 :i* is ! great s9 condemn$ 9 s]vants1 to put ! m\? 9 ! du/1 & to keep sil5ce1 because he do? x--8,i 0 dumb1 ,i op5$ n my m\?1 because ?\ did/ x40 ,!re is submission inde$1--sil5ce ( m9d & m\?--a re/ra9t put ^u ! _s to ?9k no?+ grudg+ly ( him = any ?+ he do?4 ,x is c]ta9ly ! greate/ fault ( ,*ri/ians & gr\nd ( _m m1 t ye d n look to ,god1 b to creatures 9 any ?+ t befalls y1 !re=e !re are s frequ5t ris+s ( spirits aga9/ 8 yoke1 frequ5t spurn+s aga9/ x1 z ,ephraim1 unaccu/om$ ) ! yoke4 ,s d ye1 & ?is x is only makes x heavy & tr\blesome4 ,if !re 7 no m reason = x b y\r own ga91 x is ! only way to peace & quietness4 ,durum1 s$ levius fit pati5tia1 quicquid corrig]e e/ nefas47#adg7 ,y\r impati5ce _c help y1 b hurt y1 x is ! v yoke ( y\r yoke1 b quiet & sil5t /oop+ makes x easy 9 itself1 & br+s 9 m help beside1 ev5 div9e help4 ,le>n ?is1 ,i besee* y1 to get y\r own wills ab&on$1 & y\r spirits subdu$ to ,god1 bo? 9 ! po9t ( duty & disp5sation4 ,if duties comm&$ cross ?y _s--z c]ta9ly ! reality & ex]cise ( godl9ess mu/ be unpleasant to any nature--"k :at ?\ art call$ to1 to quiet ?y own w to him1 to give up ?yself to 8 pleasure s+ly1 )\t s mu* respect to ?y own pleasure or ga94 ,le>n to obey him simply because he comm&s1 ?\gh no pr(it r$\nd to !e1 & by ?is means ?\ %alt 9 due "t h m sweet peace & real ga91 ?\gh ?\ int5d$/ x n4 ,& 9 case any disp5sation cross ?y m9d1 let n ?y m9d rise up aga9/ x4 ,d n fall out ) ,provid5ce1 b commit ?y way :olly to him1 & let him d :at he pleases 9 t4 ,be ?\ m9d+ ?y duty4 ,be n anxi\s 9 t1 b be dilig5t 9 ?is1 & ?\ %alt be ! only ga9] by x1 besides1 ! hon\r r$\nds to him4 ,!n ,i w\ld exhort y1 f ?is gr\nd1 to tru/ 9 him4 ,see+ he alone is ! absolute ,sov]eign ,"l ( all ?+s1--see+ he has pass$ a det]m9ation ^u all ?+s1 & accord+ly !y mu/ be1--& see+ none c turn him f 8 way1--,o !n1 ,*ri/ians1 le>n to commit y\rselves to him 9 all ?+s1 bo? = ?is life & ! life to come6 ,:y are ye s va9 & fooli% z to dep5d & hang ^u poor1 va91 dep5d+ creatures8 ,:y d ye n =sake y\rselves8 ,:y d ye n =sake all o!r ?+s z empty %ad[s8 ,are n all creat$ p[]s1 habits1 gifts1 graces1 /r5g?1 ri*es1 c41 l ! idols 9 comp>ison ( him1 :o c nei!r d good1 nei!r c !y d ill8 ,curs$ is he 8t tru/e? 9 man10 ,j]4 xvii4 #e4 ,!re ne$s no o!r curse ?an ! v disappo9tm5t y %all meet )al4 ,consid]1 ,i besee* y1 t our ,god c d all ?+s1 :atev] he pleases1 9 heav5 & e>?1 & t none c ob/ruct 8 pleasure4 ,bless$ is t s\l = :om ! c\nsel ( 8 w is engag$4 ,& x is engag$ = all t tru/ 9 him4 ,he c accompli% 8 good pleasure 9 ?y behalf1 ei!r )\t or aga9/ means2 all imp$im5ts & ?orns set 9 8 way1 he c burn !m up4 ,y :o are heirs ( ! promises1 ,o "k y\r privilege6 ,:at 8 s\l desire?1 he do? ev5 t1 & :at he ha? s]i\sly promis$ to y1 he desires4 ,if y ask1 :o are heirs ( ! promises8 ,i w\ld answ]1 simply ^? & ^? only1 :o d own !m & *all5ge !m1 & cl+ to !m = _! life & salvation1 ^? :o seek ! inh]itance only by ! promise1 & ^: s\l desires !m & embraces !m4 ,o1 if y w\ld obs]ve h[ unlike ye are to ,god6 ,ye *ange (t51 ye turn (t5 out ( ! way1 b t 7 n s ill if ye did n imag9e him to be l y\rselves1 & x is unbelief :i* makes him l to y\rselves1--:5 y\r frame & t5d] disposition *anges1--:5 pres5ce & access to ,god is remov$4 ,t is wrong1 x speaks out a mortal creature inde$1 b if x be s1 ,o d no m wrong6 ,d n1 by y\r suspicions & jeal\sies & que/ion+s ( him1 imag9e t he is l unto y & *ang$ also4 ,t is a d\ble wrong & di%on\r to 8 maje/y4 ,ha? he n said1 8,i am ! ,"l1 & *ange n40 8,he is 9 "o m9d1 :o c turn him80 ,h[ comes x !n1 t ye d\bt ( 8 love z (t z ye *ange8 ,:5 ye are 9 a good temp]1 ye ?9k he loves y2 :5 x is n s ye _c believe b he is angry1 & hates y4 ,is n ?is to speak q contr>y to ! ^w1 t he is a ,god t *anges--t he is n 9 "o m9d1 b n[ 9 "o1 & !n 9 ano!r1 z (t z ! incon/ant w9d ( a s\l's self pleas+ hum\r turns ab\t8 ,"h is y\r re/ & confid5ce1 if y w be e/abli%$1 n )9 y\rselves1--n ^u m>ks & signs )9 y1 :i* ebb & fl[ z ! sea1 & *ange z ! moon1--b1 ^u 8 un*angeable nature & fai?ful promises4 ,?is we desire to hold out to y all1 z "o gr\nd = all4 ,y w\ld e "o h "s p>ticul> gr\nd 9 y\r own disposition & condition1 & ?9k x g5]al doctr9e only :i* laye? x n home s1 b believe x1 ,i "k no gr\nd ( real s\l e/abli%m5t1 b g5]al tru?s & pr9ciples common to y all1 & our bus9ess is n to lay any o!r f\ndation1--or m f\ndations1 accord+ to y\r diff]5t conditions1--b to lay ?is "o f\ndation1 ,*ri/ & ,god un*angeable1 & to exhort e "o ( y to make t g5]al f\ndation y\r own 9 p>ticul>1 by lean+ to x1 & build+ ^u x1 & cl++ to x4 ,all o!r are s&y & ru9\s4 ,let u n[1 9 ?is sad "t1 press consolation f ?is4 ,! ,"l's h& is 9 all ?is4 ,x is imm$iate 9 e disp5sation1 & x is only c>nal m9d$ness t _c see him /ret*+ out 8 h& to e man1 ) 8 own portion ( affliction4 ,"k ?is "o ?+1 t ,god is 9 "o m9d1 = all ^! _m ways & judgm5ts1 he is 9 "o m9d1--to ga!r ! sa9ts1 to build up ! ,*ur*1 ! body ( ,*ri/4 ,?is is 8 end--all o!r bus9esses are 9 ! by17#adh7 & subs]vi5t to ?is4 ,!re=e he w *ange x z he pleases1 b 8 great purpose ( good to 8 p1 all ! _w _c h9d]4 ,let u !n e/abli% our s\ls 9 ?is consid]ation1 all is cle> above1 albeit cl\dy bel[1 all is calm 9 heav51 albeit tempe/u\s "h ^u e>?4 ,!re is no confusion1 no disord] 9 8 m9d4 ,?\gh we ?9k ! _w out ( c\rse1 & t all ?+s reel ab\t ) confusion1 he ha? "o m9d 9 x1 & :o c turn him8 ,& t m9d is good to !m t tru/ 9 him & !re=e1 :o c turn away our good8 ,let m5 consult & imag9e :at !y please1--let !m pass votes & decrees :at to d ) 8 p1--yet x is all to no purpose1 = !re is a c\nsel above1 an old] c\nsel :i* mu/ /& & take place 9 all g5]ations4 ,if m5's conclusions be n accord+ to ! c\nsel ( 8 w1 !y are b imag9>y dreams1 l ! fancies ( a di/ract$ p]son1 :o imag9+ himself a k+1 sits d[n on ! ?rone1 & gives out decrees & ord9ances4 ,may n he :o sits 9 heav5 laugh at ! fooli%ness & madness ( m5 :o act 9 all ?+s z if !y _h no dep5d5ce on him1 & g ab\t _! bus9ess z if x 7 n contriv$ already8 ,x is a ridicul\s ?+ = m5 to ord] _! bus9ess1 & settle _! own conclusions1 )\t once m9d+ ,"o above !m1 :o ha? n only a negative1 b an affirmative vote 9 all ?+s4 ,x is true t ,god1 9 8 deep wisdom1 ha? kept up 8 p>ticul> purposes secret1 t m5 may walk accord+ to an appo9t$ rule1 & use all means = compass+ _! int5d$ ends1 & !re=e x is well said ,prud5s futuri temporis exitum calig9osa nocte premit ,deus4 ,b yet )al we %\ld m9d t ( ,james1 8if ! ,"l w1 & g ab\t all ?+s ev5 ! mo/ probable1 ) submission to 8 w & pleasure40 ,& !re=e1 :5 m5 g )\t _! b\nds ei!r 9 fe> ( dang]1 or joy conceiv$ 9 successes1--ridetque1 si mortalis ultra fas trepidet1 c41--,excess ( fe>1 excess ( hope1 excess ( joy 9 ^! outw>d ?+s1 is1 z x 7 ridicul\s to him1 :o ha? all ^! ?+s appo9t$ ) him4 ,to him be praise & glory4 ,lecture ,,xv4 ,( ,pr$e/9ation ,eph4 i4 #aa4--8;,9 :om also we h obta9$ an inh]itance1 be+ pr$e/9at$ accord+ to ! purpose ( him :o worke? all ?+s aft] ! c\nsel ( 8 own w40--,rom4 ix4 #bb1 #bc4--8,:at if ,god1 will+ to %[ 8 wra? & to make 8 p[] kn[n1 endur$ ) mu* long-suff]+ ! vessels ( wra? fitt$ to de/ruction1 & t he might make kn[n ! ri*es ( 8 glory on ! vessels ( m]cy :i* he _h a=e prep>$ unto glory40 ,9 ! creation ( ! _w1 x pleas$ ! ,"l1 aft] all ?+s 7 fram$ & dispos$1 to make "o creature to rule ov] all1 & to him he gave ! mo/ excell5t nature1 & privileges beyond ! re/1 s t x may appe> t he _h made all ?+s = man & man imm$iately = 8 own glory4 ,z man 0 ! *ief ( ! works ( 8 h&s s we may1 accord+ to ! ,scriptures1 conceive t he 0 *iefly m9d$ 9 ! c\nsels ( 8 he>t4 ,& t1 z 9 ! execution ( 8 purpose 9 creat+ ! _w1 man _h ! pre-em95ce assign$ unto him1 & all seem$ subord9ate unto him1 s 9 ! ,"l's purposes conc]n+ ! _w1 8 purpose ab\t man has ! pre-em95ce4 ,he1 inde$1 has resolv$ to decl>e ! glory ( 8 "n 9 ?is _w1 !re=e ! heav5s & ! firmam5t are made prea*]s ( t glory1 ,psal4 xix4 #a1 #b1 c4 ,b 9 a special mann]1 8 maje/y's glori\s "n is manife/$ 9 man1 & ab\t man4 ,he ha? set man1 z x 71 9 ! c5tre or mid/ ( ! creation1 t all ! creatures might direct or br+ 9 _! praises unto him1 to be (f]$ up 9 8 & _! "n1 to ! ,"l _! ,mak]1 by him1 z ! common m\? ( ! _w1 & ! ,"l ha? *os5 ?is creature above all ! creatures1 = ! m solemn & glori\s decl>ation ( himself 9 8 special prop]ties4 ,!re=e1 we %\ld ga!r our ?\ghts 9 ?is bus9ess1 to he> f ! ,"l :at 8 ?\ghts are t[>ds u1 =1 c]ta9ly1 ! "r und]/&+ ( 8 ev]la/+ c\nsel t\*+ ! et]nal /ate ( man1 is ( s+ul> virtue to con=m u to ! praise ( 8 "n1 & e/abli% u 9 fai? & confid5ce4 ,pr$e/9ation is a my/]y1 inde$1 into :i* we %\ld n curi\sly & boldly inquire beyond :at is reveal$1 = !n a s\l mu/ ne$s lose itself 9 t dep? ( wisdom1 & p]i% 9 ! se>* ( unse>*abl5ess4 ,& ?us ! ^w speaks 9 ,scripture ( ?is subject1 intimat+ to u1 t x is r to be admir$ ?an conceiv$1 & t !re ought to be "s ignorance ( ^! secrets1 :i*1 conjo9$ ) fai? & rev]5ce1 is m le>n$ ?an any curi\s k4 ,b )al1 we mu/ op5 our eyes ^u s mu* light z ,god reveals ( ^! secrets1 kn[+ t ! light ( ! ^w is a sav+1 refre%+ light1 n conf\nd+1 z is 8 inaccessible light ( secret glory4 ,z f> z x please? 8 maje/y to op5 8 m\?1 let u n close our e>s1 b op5 !m also to 8 in/ruction1 kn[+1 t z he w )hold no necess>y ?+ = our salvation1 s he w reveal no?+ b :at is pr(itable4 ,?is is ! be/ bond ( sobriety & humble wisdom1 to le>n :at he tea*e? u1 b :5 he makes an end ( tea*+1 to desire no m le>n+4 ,x is humility to seek no m1 & x is true wisdom to be cont5t ) no less4 ,!re is mu* weakness 9 our conceiv+ ( div9e ?+s4 ,we %ape & =m !m 9 our m9ds accord+ to a m\ld ( our own exp]i5ce or inv5tion1 & _c conceive ( !m z !y are 9 !mselves4 ,if we %\ld speak prop]ly1 !re are n c\nsels & purposes 9 ,god1 b "o entire c\nsel & resolution conc]n+ all ?+ :i* are 9 "t1 by :i* he ha? dispos$ all 9 _! sev]al times1 seasons1 conditions1 & ord]s4 ,b because we h _m ?\ghts1 ab\t _m ?+s1 s we _c well conceive ( ,god b 9 lik5ess to ourselves1 & !re=e1 ! ,scripture1 condesc5d+ to our weakness1 speaks s4 8,h[ _m are ?y preci\s ?\ghts t[>ds me10 sai? ,david1 & yet inde$1 !re is b "o ?\ght ( him & u & all1 :i* "o ?\ght is ( s mu* virtue1 t x is equival5t to an inf9ite numb] ( ?\ghts conc]n+ inf9ite objects4 ,! ,"l ha? f ev]la/+ conceiv$ "o purpose ( manife/+ 8 own glory 9 su* sev]al ways & ?is is ! head spr+ ( all t befalls creatures1 m51 & angels4 ,b because1 9 ! execution ( ?is purpose !re is a c]ta9 ord] & succession1 & v>iety1 !re=e m5 d ord9>ily fancy su* or su* a frame & ord] 9 ! ,"l's m9d & purpose4 ,& z ! a/ronom]s d cut & c>ve 9 _! imag9ation cycles1 orbs1 & epicycles 9 ! heav5s1 because ( ! v>i\s & diff]5t appe>ances & motions ( />s 9 !m1 :]eas x may be1 really1 !re is b "o cele/ial body 9 :i* all ^! v>i\s lights & motions d appe>1 s d m5 fancy unto !mselves an ord] 9 ! ,"l's decree accord+ to ! ph5om5a or appe>ances ( 8 works 9 ! _w2 :]eas x is "o purpose & decree1 :i* 9 its inf9ite compass compreh5ds all ^! vanities & ord]s toge!r4 ,?is mu* we may inde$ lawfully conceive ( 8 decree1 t !re is an exact correspond5ce & suitabl5ess betwe5 8 maje/y's purpose & execution1 & t he is a wise ,"l1 8wond]ful 9 c\nsel & excell5t 9 work+10 hav+ "s great plot & design be=e 8 eyes1 :i* he int5ds to effect1 & :i* is1 z x 71 ! great light & sun ( ?is firmam5t1 unto :i*1 by t same wond]ful c\nsel1 all o!r ?+s are subord9ate1 & s 9 ! work+ x %all appe> exactly z 8 c\nsel did del9eate & contrive x4 ,!re is no man s empty or %all[1 b he ha? "s great design & purpose :i* he *iefly aims at2 %all we n !n conceive1 t ! ,"l1 :o in/ructs e man to ?is discretion1 & tea*es him1 7,isa4 xxviii4 #bf17 is himself wise 9 8 c\nsel1 & ha? "s gr& project be=e him 9 all ?is fabric ( ! _w1 & ! uphold+ ( x s9ce x 0 made8 ,c]ta9ly he ha?4 ,& if y ask :at x is1 ! wise man w tea* y 9 g5]al--8,he made all ?+s = himself1 yea1 ev5 ! wick$ = ! day ( evil10 ,prov4 xvi4 #d4 ,"h1 !n1 is 8 great design & purpose--to glorify himself1--to manife/ 8 own "n to m5 & angels4 ,n[1 8 "n compreh5ds wisdom1 goodness1 p[]1 m]cy1 & ju/ice4 ,! fir/ ?ree he decl>es 9 all ! works ( 8 h&s4 ,all are well done & wisely done4 ,! excell5cy ( ! "w %[s ! wond]ful c\nsellor & ! wise contriv]4 ,! goodness ( any creature 9 its k9d1 decl>es ! inexhau/$ spr+ ( a self-be+ f :om x proce$s1 & ! br++ all ^! out ( no?+1 & uphold+ !m1 is a glori\s decl>ation ( 8 p[]4 ,b yet1 9 all ! works ( 8 h&s1 !re is no?+ f\nd to manife/ 8 glori\s m]cy & ju/ice1 ^u :i* are ! fl[] & g>l& ( 8 attributes1 & unto :i* wisdom & p[] seem to be subs]vi5t4 ,!re=e 8 maje/y1 9 t "o entire purpose ( 8 own glory1 resolves to manife/ 8 wra? & 8 m]cy ^u m5 & angels1 subjects capable ( x1 :i* two attributes are z ! poles ab\t :i* all ! :eels ( election & reprobation turn z y see 9 t place1 ,rom4 ix4 #bb1 #bc4 ,let ?is !n be e/abli%$ z ! end ( all 8 works1 z x is design$ 9 8 c\nsel1 & no?+ else4 ,x is n ! creature1 nor any ?+ 9 ! creature1 :i* is fir/ 9 8 m9d1 b himself1 & !re=e ( him1 & = him1 are all ?+s4 ,"h !y h _! rise1 & ?i!r !y return1 ev5 to ! ocean ( ,god's et]nal glory1 f :5ce all did spr+4 ,! "r e/abli%+ ( ?is w help u to conceive aright ( 8 c\nsel ( pr$e/9ation4 ,x is a common cavil ( c>nal reason3 h[ c ! ,"l reject s _m p]sons1 & =e-orda9 !m to de/ruction8 ,x seems mo/ contr>y to 8 goodness & wisdom1 to h su* an end ( et]nal pr$e/9ation be=e him1 9 ! creat+ ( s _m1 to make m5 = no?+1 b to damn !m8 ,"h c>nal reason1 :i* is enmity to ,god1 triumphs1 b consid]1 ,i say1 t ?is is n ! ,"l's end & *ief design1 to de/roy m54 ,ev5 z x is n 8 maje/y's fir/ look1 or fur!/ rea*1 to give unto o!rs et]nal life1 s x is n 8 prime int5t to s9k !m into et]nal dea?1 z if t 7 8 pleasure & delight4 ,no1 inde$6 ,nei!r is ! creature's happ9ess nor its mis]y t :i* fir/ moves him1 or is mo/ desir$ ( him1 b himself only1 & he _c move out ( himself to any bus9ess1 b he mu/ return x unto himself4 ,!re=e ! wise prea*] expresses x well1 8,he made all = himself1 ev5 ! wick$ = ! day ( evil40 ,x 0 n 8 great end ( creat+ wick$ m5 to damn !m1 or creat+ righte\s m5 to save !m1 b bo? are = a fur!r & high] end1--= himself & 8 own glory4 ,all seem to agree ab\t ?is1 t ! great end ( all ! ,"l's c\nsels & decrees is 8 own glory1 to be manife/$ on m5 & angels1 & t ?is mu/ be fir/ 9 8 m9d2 n t !re is fir/ or la/ ) him1 b to speak aft] ! mann] ( m54 ,if he _h _m ?\ghts1 z we h1 ?is w\ld be 8 fir/ ?\ght & 9 ?is "o purpose ?is end is *iefly aim$ at1 & all o!r ?+s are by ! ,"l's c\nsel subord9ate to ?is1 z means to compass t4 ,b z conc]n+ ! ord] ( ^! means1 & consequ5tly ( 8 maje/y's purpose ab\t !m1 m51 by exam9+ 8 maje/y accord+ to ! creature's rules1 or accord+ to s5se1 br+ him d[n f> bel[ 8 own inf9ite greatness4 ,"s conceive t t 0 fir/1 z x 71 9 8 m9d :i* is fir/ done4 ,look+ ^u ! execution ( 8 purpose 9 ! works ( 8 p[]1 !y imag9e1 t z he fir/ creat$ man righte\s1 s ?is 0 8 fir/ ?\ght conc]n+ man1 to create man = ! glory ( 8 goodness & p[]1 )\t any p>ticul> det]m9ation z yet ( 8 end4 ,& ,i conceive1 ?is is ! ?\ght ( ! multitude ( p4 ,!y ?9k ,god 0 disappo9t$ 9 8 "w1 :5 !y he> he creat$ su* a glori\s creature t is n[ become s mis]able4 ,!y _c believe t 8 maje/y _h all ?is s9 & mis]y det]m9$ ) him :5 he purpos$ to create him1 b look ^u ! em]g5t ( man's fall into s9 & mis]y z a surprisal ( 8 maje/y1--z if he _h meant ano!r ?+ 9 creat+ him1 & s 01 ^u ?is occasion ( man's s91 driv5 to a new consultation ab\t ! help+ ( ! bus9ess1 & mak+ ! be/ out ( x t might be4 ,?us 8?r\gh wisdom1 ! _w kn[s n ,god40 ,!y ?9k ,god altoge!r l !mselves1 & s lik5 him to ! build] ( a h\se1 :o set no?+ be=e him 9 do+ s1 b to build x aft] t mann] = 8 own ends1 b !n be+ surpris$ ) ! fall & ru9 ( x1 takes a new advisem5t1 & builds x up aga9 ^u ano!r & a sur] f\ndation4 ,b because !y _c say1 t ,god takes any new advisem5ts 9 "t1 b mu/ confess t all 8 c\nsels are ev]la/+ conc]n+ all ! works ( 8 h&s1 !re=e !y br+ 9 =ekn[l$ge to smoo? _! irreligi\s conceit ( ,god1 z if ! ,"l1 ^u 8 purpose ( creat+ man1 _h =ese5 :at %\ld befall him1 & s purpos$ to p]mit x to be s1 t out ( x he might erect "s glori\s fabric ( m]cy & ju/ice ^u ! ru9s ( man4 ,& t little or no?+ may be left to ! absolute sov]eign w ( ,god1 to :i* ! ,scripture ascribes all ?+s1 !y mu/ aga9 imag9e1 t ^u 8 purpose ( s5d+ ,*ri/ to save s9n]s1 he is yet undet]m9$ ab\t ! p>ticul> end ( p>ticul> m51 b wat*es on ! t[] ( =ekn[l$ge to espy :at !y w d1 :e!r m5 w believe on 8 ,son or n1 :e!r !y w p]sev]e 9 fai? or n1 & accord+ to 8 obs]vation ( _! do+s1 s he applies 8 own w to c>ve out _! rew>d or portion ( life or dea?4 ,^! are ev5 ! ?\ghts :i* are inbr$ 9 y\r brea/s by nature4 ,t :i* ! le>n$ call ,arm9ianism is no?+ else b ! c>nal reason ( m5's he>ts1 :i* is enmity to ,god4 ,x is t v disputation :i* ,paul 9 ?is *apt] exclaims aga9/1 8,:o art ?\1 ,o man1 t dispute/80 ,b c]ta9ly1 all ?is contrivance is no?+ beseem+ ! wisdom or sov]eignty ( ,god1 b reflects ^u bo?3 ^u 8 wisdom1 t he %\ld h ?\ghts ( creat+ ! mo/ noble ( 8 creatures1 & yet be 9 susp5se ab\t ! end ( ! creature1 & h t 9 unc]ta9ty :at way 8 glory %all inde$ be manife/$ by x4 ,is x n ! fir/ & *ief ?\ght ( e wise man1 :at he int5ds & aims at 9 8 "w1 & accord+ to ! measure & rea* ( 8 wisdom1 s he rea*es fur!r 9 8 end & purpose8 ,%all we !n conceive ! only wise ,god s f> to h mi/ak5 himself1 z to d t :i* no wise man w\ld d8 ,he :o is ( su* an inf9ite rea* ( wisdom & und]/&+1 to fall ^u ! ?\ghts ( mak+ su* an excell5t creature1 & yet to lie 9 susp5se )9 himself ab\t ! et]nal e/ate ( x1 & to be 9 a wait+ po/ure :at way 8 glory %\ld be manife/$ by x2 :e!r 9 a way ( simple goodness only1 or 9 a way ( ju/ice1 or 9 a way ( m]cy1 till he %\ld =esee1 (f ! t[] ( =ekn[l$ge1 h[ t creature %\ld behave itself4 ,our text speaks n ?us2 = 9 ! place1 7,eph4 i47 we h ! ,"l1 9 8 et]nal purpose1 c>v+ out to su* & su* p>ticul> p]sons 8an inh]itance10 & 8adoption ( *ildr510 = t great end 8( ! glory ( 8 grace10 v]4 #aa1 & #e1 #f4 ,& pr$e/9ation falls out1 n accord+ to our c>riage1 b accord+ to ! purpose ( him :o 8works all ?+s0 t he works1 8aft] ! c\nsel ( 8 own w10 )\t consult+ our w4 ,& if y inquire :at are ^! 8all ?+s10 c]ta9ly we mu/ take x simply = all ?+s t are at all1 or h any real be+3 8 p[]1 8 h& mu/ be 9 x1 & t accord+ to 8 own c\nsel1 )\t respect _h to ! creature's w1 accord+ to 8 own good pleasure1 v]4 #e1 #aa4 ,he _h no soon] a ?\ght ( work+ & mak+ man1 b ?is purpose 0 9 x1 to make su* m5 to ! praise ( 8 glori\s grace1 & to =e-orda9 !m to an inh]itance1 & o!rs to make or fit !m = de/ruction1 z ! text1 ,rom4 ix4 #bb1 be>s4 ,h]e9 ! great & unse>*able wisdom ( ,god appe>s to be a great dep?1 t :5 he ha? a ?\ght ( mak+ su* a vessel1 he ha? ?is purpose 9 ! bosom ( x1 :at use x %all be =1 :e!r = hon\r or di%on\r2 & accord+ly1 9 8 c\nsel1 he prep>es x ei!r to glory or de/ruction1 & 9 "t makes x fit = its use1 ei!r by s9 or grace4 ,"h is ! dep? t _c be s\nd$ by mortal m54 8,o ! dep? ( ! ri*es bo? ( 8 wisdom & k6 ,h[ unse>*able are 8 judgm5ts1 & 8 ways pa/ f9d+ out60 ,! :ole t5or ( ! ,scriptures %[s t 8 maje/y 0 n surpris$ & tak5 at unaw>es by ,adam's fall1 b t x fell out accord+ to ! det]m9ate c\nsel ( 8 w4 ,if he knew x1 & suff]$ x to be1 c]ta9ly he p]mitt$ x1 because he will$ x %\ld be s2 & :y may he n det]m9e t 9 8 holy c\nsel :i* 8 wisdom c disabuse to ! mo/ glori\s end t c be8 ,:y may n he decree su* a fall1 :o out ( man's ru9s c erect su* a glori\s ?rone = 8 grace & ju/ice to triumph into8 ,x is m = ! glory ( 8 inf9ite wisdom1 to br+ good1 & su* a good out ( evil1 ?an only to p]mit t good %\ld be4 ,!n su* doctr9e is repugnant to ! ,"l's absolute p[] & sov]eignty1 :i* is ,paul's sanctu>y1 :i!r he flies unto z a sure refuge1 f ! /roke or bla/ ( c>nal reason4 8,ha? n ! pott] p[] ov] ! clay1 ( ! same lump to make "o vessel to hon\r1 & ano!r to di%on\r80 v]4 #ba4 ,ha? n ! ,"l m absolute dom9ion ov] u1 ?an ! pott] ha? ov] ! clay1 = ! pott] made n ! clay1 b ! ,"l ha? made u ( no?+8 s t simply & absolutely we are 81 & n our own1 & s he ha? an absolute "r to make any use ( u he pleases1 )\t consult+ our wills & des]v+s4 ,c any man qu>rel him = prep>+ him to de/ruction1 see+ he owes no?+ to any man1 b may d ) 8 own :at he pleases8 ,:at if ,god1 will+ to make kn[n 8 p[]1 & ju/ice1 & wra?1 h fitt$ & prep>$ "s vessels = de/ruction1 ) :i* 9 "t he be>s mu*1 & =be>s long1 us+ mu* pati5ce t[>ds !m1 v]4 #bb4 ,c any man *all5ge him = x8 ,& :at if ,god1 will+ to make kn[n ! ri*es ( 8 grace1 h prep>$ "s vessels to glory1 %all any man's eye be evil because he is good8 v]4 #bc4 ,%all man be left to be 8 own dispos]1 & ! %ap] ( 8 own =tune8 ,sure x 0 n s ) ,esau & ,jacob3 !y 7 alike 9 ! womb4 ,if !re 0 any pr]ogative1 ,esau ! elde/ _h x1--!y _h done nei!r good nor evil4 ,:at diff]5ce 0 !n betwe5 !m to ca/ ! balance ( 8 w8 ,c y imag9e any8 ,inde$ c>nal reason w say t ,god =eknew :at !y w\ld d1 & s he *ose or reject$ !m4 ,b1 :y do? n ! apo/le answ] !reunto t objection ( unrighte\sness 9 ,god8 v]4 #ad4 ,x _h be5 ready & pla94 ,b r he opposes ! w & call+ ( ,god1 to all works pa/ or to come4 ,he gives no answ] b ?is1 8he w h m]cy because he w h m]cy20 t is ! supreme rule ( righte\sness1 & hi!rto mu/ we flee1 z ! sure/ an*or ( our hope & /ability4 ,our salvation dep5ds n on our will+ or runn+1 on our resolv+ or do+1 b ^u ?is primitive good pleasure & w ( ,god1 on :i* hangs our will+ & runn+ & obta9+4 ,x is c]ta9ly an unord]ly ord]1 to flee unto t 9 m51 = ! cause ( ,god's et]nal c\nsels1 :i* only fl[s f 8 et]nal c\nsel1 ,eph4 i4 #d4 ,ha? he *os5 u because he did =ekn[ t we w\ld be holy1 & )\t blame1 z m5 ?9k8 ,or ha? he n r *os5 u to be holy & )\t blame8 ,he _c behold any good or evil 9 ! creatures1 till 8 w pass a s5t5ce ^u x2 = f :5ce %\ld x come8 ,see+ !n ?is ord] & contrivance ( ,god's purpose is b feign$1 x seems to "s t ! v contr>y me?od 7 m suitable ev5 to ! rules ( wisdom4 ,y "k :at is fir/ 9 m5's int5tion is la/ 9 execution4 ,! end is fir/ 9 _! m9d1 !n ! means to compass t end4 ,b 9 practice aga91 m5 fall fir/ ^u ! means1 & by !m come at l5g? to atta9 _! end2 !re=e ^? :o w\ld h t fir/1 z x 71 9 ,god's m9d1 :i* he do? fir/1 d ev5 cross common rules ( reason 9 human affairs4 ,x w\ld seem !n1 say "s1 t ?is me?od might d well2 t :at is la/ 9 8 execution1 0 fir/ 9 8 purpose1 & by him int5d$ z ! end ( :at he do? fir/1 & s "s d rank 8 decrees2 t he _h fir/ a ?\ght ( glorify+ man1 & to atta9 ?is end he purpos$ to give him grace1 & = ?is purpose to suff] him to fall1 & = all to create him4 ,b we mu/ n look ?us ^u x ei!r4 ,x 7 a fooli% & ridicul\s c\nsel1 unbeseem+ ! poor wisdom ( man1 to purpose ! glorify+ ( man :om he _h n yet det]m9$ to create4 ,!re=e we %\ld always h x 9 our m9d t ! great end & project ( all is ! glory ( 8 m]cy & ju/ice ^u m52 & ?is we may conceive is fir/ 9 ord]1 nei!r m5's life nor dea?1 b ,god's glory to be manife/$ ^u m54 ,n[1 to atta9 ?is glori\s end1 ) "o incl9ation or det]m9ation ( 8 w1 n to be di/+ui%$ or sev]$1 he condesc5ds ^u all t is done 9 "t1 z "o complete & entire mean ( glorify+ himself1 s t "o ( !m is n be=e ano!r 9 8 m9d1 b altoge!r4 ,= atta9+ ?is1 he purposes to create man4 ,he orda9s ! fall ( all m5 into a /ate ( s9 & mis]y2 & "s ( ^?1 ^u :om he _h resolv$ to %[ 8 m]cy1 he gives !m to ,*ri/ to be r$eem$1 & re/or$ by grace2 o!rs1 he =e-orda9s !m to de/ruction2 & all ?is at once1 )\t any su* ord] z we imag9e4 ,n[ ?\gh he int5d all ?is at once & toge!r1 yet x do? n h5ce foll[ t all ^! mu/ be execut$ toge!r4 ,z :5 a man int5ds to build a h\se = 8 own accommodation1 !re are _m ?+s 9 ! h\se ^u :i* he ha? n sev]al purposes2 b yet !y mu/ be sev]ally1 & 9 "s ord] done4 ,fir/ ! f\ndation laid2 !n ! walls rais$2 !n ! ro( put on2 yet he did n int5d ! f\ndation to be = ! walls1 or ! walls = ! ro(1 b altoge!r = himself4 ,ev5 s ! ,"l purposes to glorify 8 m]cy & ju/ice ^u a c]ta9 numb] ( p]sons1 & = ?is end to give !m a be+1 to gov]n _! fall+ into mis]y1 to raise "s out ( x by a ,m$iator1 & to leave "s into x to de/ruction2 & all ?is z "o entire mean to illu/rate 8 glori\s m]cy & ju/ice4 ,b ^! ?+s !mselves mu/ be done n all at once1 b "o be=e ano!r1 ei!r z _! own nature requires1 or z he pleases4 ,! v nature ( ! ?+ requires t man be creat$ be=e he s92 t he s9 & fall be=e a ,m$iator suff] = 8 s92 t he h a be+ be=e he h a glori\s be+2 & t he h a s9ful & mis]able be+1 be=e he h ?is glori\s & graci\s be+ :i* may manife/ ! grace & m]cy ( ,god4 ,b x is ! pleasure ( ! ,"l t det]m9es 9 :at "t & ord] ,*ri/ %all suff]1 ei!r be=e or aft] ! conv]sion ( s9n]s1 or :e!r s9n]s %all be pres5tly in/at$ 9 glory1 & p]fectly deliv]$ f all s9 at _! fir/ conv]sion1 or only 9 "p dur+ ?is life4 ,see+ !n ?is 0 8 maje/y's purpose1 to make s _m vessels ( hon\r1 ^u :om he might glorify ! ri*es ( 8 grace & m]cy2 & s _m 8vessels ( wra?10 ^u :om he might %[ ! p[] ( 8 ang]2 y may ?9k :at ne$$ all ?is bus9ess ( man's r$emption4 ,might n ,god h ei!r pres]v$ s _m z he _h appo9t$ to glory f fall+ into s9 & mis]y2 or at lea/ h freely p>don$ _! s9 )\t any satisfaction2 & out ( ! exce$+ ri*es ( 8 m]cy & p[]1 h z well n imput$ s9 to !m at all1 z imput$ _! s9s to ,*ri/1 :o 0 n guilty8 ,:at ne$$ 8 giv+ s _m to ! ,son1 & ! ,son's receiv+ !m8 ,:at ne$$ ^! my/]ies ( inc>nation1 ( r$emption1 see+ he might h done all ?is simply )\t s mu* pa9s & exp5se8 ,:y did he *oose ?is way8 ,inde$1 t is ! wond]2 & if !re 7 no m end = x1 b to conf\nd mortality t d>e ask him :at he do?1 x is en\gh4 ,%\ld he be call$ d[n to ! b> ( human reason1 to give an acc\nt ( 8 matt]s8 8,:o ha? kn[n ! m9d ( ! ,"l1 or1 be+ 8 c\nsellor1 ha? taught him10 t is 9 ! dep?s ( 8 unse>*able und]/&+1 t he *ose to g ?is r\nd1 & to compass 8 end by su* a /range circuit ( means1 :5 he might h done x simply & directly )\t s mu* pa9s8 ,yet x is n s hidd51 b he ha? reveal$ z mu* z may satisfy or sil5ce all fle%4 ,= we mu/ consid]1 t 8 great project is n simply to manife/ ! glory ( 8 goodness1 b ( 8 graci\s & m]ciful goodness1 ! mo/ t5d] & excell5t ( all2 & !re=e man mu/ be mis]able1 s9ful1 & vile1 t ! ri*es ( 8 grace may appe> 9 *oos+ & sav+ su* p]sons4 ,b t x may appe> also h[ excell5t he c\ld make man1 & h[ va9 all creat$ p]fections are1 be+ left to !mselves1 !re=e he fir/ made man righte\s1 & be+ fall5 into s9 & mis]y1 he might /raightway h re/or$ him )\t m ado4 ,b 8 purpose 0 to give an exact demon/ration ( m]cy1 temp]$ & mix$ ) ju/ice2 & !re=e he f9ds out ! satisfaction 9 8 et]nal c\nsel1 8,i h f\nd a ransom40 ,& s he *ooses ,jesus ,*ri/ to be ! head ( ^! *os5 s\ls1 9 :om !y might be aga9 re/or$ unto et]nal life4 ,& ^! s\ls1 he1 9 8 ev]la/+ purpose1 gives ov] to ! ,son to be r$eem$1 & ^! ! ,son receives4 ,& ?us ! glory ( m]cy & ju/ice %9es mo/ brightly1 yea1 m brightly1 ?an if he _h at fir/ p>don$4 ,o h[ do? 8 love & m]cy appe>1 t he w transf] our s9s ^u 8 holy ,son1 & accept t r$emption = u2 & 8 ju/ice1 t a r$emption & price he mu/ h1 ev5 f 8 ,son1 :5 once he comes 9 ! /ead ( s9n]s6 ,& 9 ?is po9t d ! songs ( et]nity conc5tre4 ,lecture ,,xvi4 ,( ,pr$e/9ation ,rom4 ix4 #bb4--8,:at if ,god1 will+ to %[ 8 wra?1 & to make 8 p[] kn[n1 endur$ ) mu* long-suff]+ ! vessels ( wra? fitt$ to de/ruction40 ,eph4 i4 #aa4--8;,9 :om also we h obta9$ an inh]itance1 be+ pr$e/9at$ accord+ to ! purpose ( him :o worke? all ?+s aft] ! c\nsel ( 8 own w40 ,we are n[ ^u a high subject2 high inde$ = an em95t apo/le1 mu* m above our rea*4 ,! v consid]ation ( ,god's inf9ite wisdom might alone suffice to re/ra9 our limit$ ?\ghts1 & s]ve to sob] our m9ds ) ! *all5ge ( our own ignorance & d>kness2 yet ! va9 & wick$ m9d ( man w ne$s qu>rel ) ,god1 & ent] ! li/s ( disputation ) him1 ab\t 8 righte\sness & wisdom 9 ! c\nsel ( election & reprobation3 8,b1 ,o man1 :o art ?\ t replie/ aga9/ ,god1 or dispute/80 v]4 #bj4 ,?is is a ?+ n to be disput$1 b believ$2 & if ye w believe no m ?an ye c compreh5d by s5se or reason1 !n ye give 8 maje/y no m cr$it ?an to weak mortal man4 ,:atev] secret ?\ghts d rise up 9 ?y he>t :5 ?\ he>e/ ( ,god's =eorda9+ m5 to et]nal life1 )\t previ\s =esight or consid]ation ( _! do+s1 & prep>+ m5 to et]nal wra?1 = ! praise ( 8 ju/ice1 )\t previ\s consid]ation ( _! des]v+s1 & pass+ a def9itive s5t5ce ^u ! end ( all m51 be=e !y d ei!r good or evil2 :5ev] any secret surmises rise 9 ?y he>t aga9/ ?is1 le>n to answ] ?us2 ent] n ! li/s ( disputation ) corrupt reason1 b put 9 ?is bridle ( ! fe> ( ,god's greatness1 & ! consci\sness ( ?y own bas5ess1 & lab\r to re/ra9 ?y undaunt$ & wild m9d by x4 ,pond] t well1 :o ?\ art :o dispute/2 :o ,god is1 aga9/ :om ?\ dispute/--& if ?\ h spok5 once1 ?\ wilt speak no m--:at ?\ art1 :o is z clay =m$ out ( no?+2 :at he is1 :o is ! =m]2 & ha? n ! pott] p[] ov] ! clay8 ,consid] b h[ great wick$ness x is s mu* z to "q him1 or ask an acc\nt ( 8 matt]s4 ,aft] y h f\nd 8 w to be ! cause ( all ?+s1 !n to inquire f>!r into a cause ( 8 w1 :i* is alone ! self-rule ( righte\sness1 is to seek some?+ above 8 w1 & to r$uce 8 maje/y into ! ord] ( creatures4 ,x is mo/ abom9able usurpation & sacrilege1 = x bo? robs him ( 8 royal pr]ogative1 & in/ates ! base foot/ool into 8 ?rone2 b "k1 t c]ta9ly ,god w ov]come :5 he is judg$1 ,psal4 i4 #f4 ,if ?\ judge him1 he w condemn !e2 if ?\ oppugn 8 absolute & holy decrees1 he w hold !e fa/ b\nd by !m to ?y condemnation2 he ne$s no o!r def5ce b to call out ?y own consci5ce aga9/ !e1 & b9d !e ov] to de/ruction4 ,!re=e1 z "o sai? well1 8,let ! ra%ness ( m5 be re/ra9$ f seek+ t :i* is n1 le/ p]adv5ture !y f9d t :i* is40 ,seek n a reason ( 8 purposes1 le/ p]adv5ture ?\ f9d ?y own dea? & damnation infold$ 9 !m4 ,paul m5tions two objections ( c>nal & fle%ly wisdom aga9/ ?is doctr9e ( election & reprobation1 :i* inde$ conta9 ! sum ( all t is v5t$ & inv5t$ ev5 to ?is day1 to defile ! spotless tru? ( ,god4 ,all ! :isp]+s ( m5 t5d to "o ( ^! two1--ei!r to ju/ify !mselves1 or to accuse ,god ( unrighte\sness2 & %all any d x & be guiltless8 ,i confess1 "s oppose ?is doctr9e1 n s mu* out ( an int5tion ( accus+ ,god1 z out ( a prepo/]\s & ignorant zeal = ,god2 ev5 z ,job's fri5ds did speak mu* = ,god4 ,nay1 b x 0 n well spok51 !y did b speak wick$ly = him4 ,"s speak mu* to ! def5ce ( 8 righte\sness & hol9ess1 &1 "u pret5ce ( t plea1 make x inconsi/5t ) ^! to =e-orda9 to life or dea? )\t ! =esight ( _! c>riage2 b %all !y speak wick$ly = ,god1 or w he accept _! p]son8 ,he :o looks into ! secrets ( ! he>t1 kn[s ! rise & bottom ( su* def5ces & apologies = 8 hol9ess to be p>tly self-love1 p>tly n>r[ & limit$ ?\ghts ( him1 draw+ him d[n to ! det]m9ations ( 8 own greate/ enemy1 c>nal reason4 ,s9ce m5 w ascribe to him no righte\sness1 b su* an "o ( _! own %ap+1 & con=m$ to _! own model1 d !y n inde$ rob him ( 8 hol9ess & righte\sness8 ,i f9d two or ?ree objections :i* may be r$uc$ to ?is head4 ,fir/1 x seems unrighte\sness ) ,god1 to pr$e/9ate m5 to et]nal dea?1 )\t _! own evil des]v+1 or any =e?\ght ( x1--t be=e any man _h a be+1 ,god %\ld h be5 9 8 c\nsel fitt+ s _m to de/ruction4 ,is x n a /range mock+ ( ! creatures1 to puni% !m = t s9 & corruption1 unto :i* by 8 et]nal c\nsel !y 7 =e-orda9$8 ,?is is ev5 t :i* ,paul objects to himself1 8,is !re unrighte\sness ) ,god80 ,is x n unrighte\sness to hate ,esau be=e he des]ves x8 ,is he n unrighte\s1 to adjudge him to dea? be=e he d evil8 v]4 #ad4 ,let ,paul answ] = u1 8,god =bid60 ,:y1 !re ne$s no m answ]1 b all ?\ghts or words :i* may 9 ! lea/ reflect ^u 8 hol9ess are abom9ation4 ,?\gh we c\ld n tell h[ x is righte\s & holy ) him to d x1 yet ?is we mu/ hold1 t x is4 ,x is 8 own prop]ty to compreh5d ! reason ( 8 c\nsels2 x is our duty to believe :at he reveals ( !m1 )\t f>!r inquiry4 ,he tells u1 t ?us x is cle>ly 9 ?is *apt]2 ?is f> !n we mu/ believe4 ,he tells u n h[ x is2 !n f>!r we %\ld n desire to le>n4 ,god1 9 keep+ sil5ce ( t1 may put u to sil5ce1 & make u conceive t !re is a dep? to be admir$1 n s\nd$4 ,yet he goe? a little f>!r1 & inde$ z high z c be1 to ,god's w--8,he ha? m]cy on :om he w1 & :om he w he h>d5e?40 ,n[1 f>!r he _c g1 = !re is no?+ above ?is4 ,we may desc5d f ?is b we _c asc5d1 or rise above x4 ,b is ?is any answ] to ! argum5t8 ,a sophi/] c\ld press x fur!r1 & take advantage f t v gr\nd--,:at6 is n ?is to e/abli% a m]e tyranny 9 ! ,"l1 t he doe? all ?+s ( m]e w & pleasure1 di/ributes rew>ds & puni%m5ts )\t previ\s consid]ation ( m5's c>riage8 ,b "h we mu/ /&1 & g no f>!r ?an ! scriptures walk ) u4 ,:atev] reasons or causes may be assign$1 yet c]ta9ly we mu/ at l5g? come up hi!r4 ,all ?+s are1 because he s will$1 & :y will$ we %\ld n ask a reason1 because 8 w is supreme reason1 & ! v self rule ( all righte\sness4 ,!re=e if we once "k 8 w1 we %\ld pres5tly conclude t x is mo/ righte\s & holy4 ,if t evasion ( ! =ekn[l$ge ( m5's s9s & imp5it5cy _h be5 f\nd solid1 c]ta9ly ,paul w\ld h answ]$ s1 & n h _h 8 refuge to ! absolute w & pleasure ( ,god1 :i* seem to p]plex x m4 ,b he knew well t !re c\ld no?+ ( t k9d1 :e!r good or evil1 ei!r actually be )\t 8 w1 or be to come )\t ! det]m9ation ( ! same w1 & s c\ld n be =ese5 )\t ! c\nsel ( 8 w ^u x & !re=e x _h be5 b a poor %ift to h refuge to t />t+ hole ( =ekn[l$ge1 out ( :i* he mu/ pres5tly flee to ! w & pleasure ( ,god1 & s he betakes him /raightway to t he mu/ hold at1 & opposes t w to man's do+s4 8,x is n ( him t wille?1 nor ( him t runne?1 b ( ,god t %[e? m]cy40 ,if he _h meant only t ,jacob & ,esau _h actually done nei!r good or evil1 he ne$$ n return to ! sanctu>y ( ,god's w1 = /ill x might be said1 x is ( him t runs & wills & n ( ,god's w z ! fir/ orig9al1 because _! good & evil =ese5 did move him to su* love & hatr$4 ,x is all alike ( works ( m51 :e!r ^! works be pres5t or to come2 !re=e ,i w\ld advise e "o ( y1 :atev] ye conceive ( 8 judgm5t or m]cy1 if he h %[$ m]cy to y1 ,o !n re/ n 9 ?yself1 b arise & asc5d till ?\ come to ! height ( 8 et]nal free purpose6 ,& if ?\ conceive ! s91 & mis]y1 & judgm5t1 ?\ maye/ g up also to 8 holy c\nsels1 = ! glory ( 8 "n1 & sil5ce ?yself ) !m4 ,b x %all be mo/ exp$i5t = !e 9 ! ?\ght ( ?y mis]ies1 to return always )91 & se>* ! corruption ( ?y nature1 :i* may alone make !e hateful en\gh to ,god4 ,if ?\ se>* ?y own consci5ce1 x w /op ?y m\?1 & make !e guilty be=e ,god4 ,let n ! ?\ght ( 8 et]nal c\nsels dim9i% ! conviction ( ?y guilt1 or ! hatr$ ( ?yself = s9 & corruption1 b dwell m con/antly ^u ?is1 because ?\ art call$ & comm&$ s to d4 ,"o ?+ rema9s fix$1--?\gh he ha? =e-orda9$ man to dea?1 yet none %all be damn$ till 8 consci5ce be =c$ to say1 t he is wor?y ( x a ?\s& times4 ,!re is ano!r :isp]+ & sugge/ion ( ! wick$ he>ts ( m5 aga9/ ! pr$e/9ation ( ,god1 :i* ins9uates t ,god is an accept] ( p]sons1 & s accuses him ( p>tial & unrighte\s deal+1 because he deals n equally ) all m54 ,d ye n say ?is )9 y\rselves--,if he f9d all guilty1 :y does he n puni% all8 ,:y does he sp>e "s8 ,& if ye look ^u all m5 9 8 fir/ & primitive ?\ght ( !m1 z nei!r do+ good nor evil1 :y does he n h m]cy on all8 ,b is ?9e eye evil because he is good8 ,may he n d ) 8 own z he pleases8 ,because he is m]ciful to "s s\ls1 %all m5 be displeas$1 & d well to be angry8 ,or1 because he1 ( 8 own free grace1 ext5ds x1 %all he be b\nd by a rule to d s ) all8 ,is n he bo? j & m]ciful1 & is x n meet t bo? be %[$ =?8 ,if he puni% !e1 ?\ can/ n compla91 = ?\ des]ve/ x1 if he %[ m]cy1 :y %\ld any qu>rel1 = x is free & undes]v$ grace4 ,by sav+ "s1 he %[s 8 grace2 by de/roy+ o!rs1 he %[s :at all des]ve4 ,god is s f> f be+ an accept] ( p]sons accord+ to _! qualifications & conditions1 t he f9ds no?+ 9 any creature to ca/ ! balance ( 8 *oice4 ,if he did *oose m5 = _! works' sake1 or outw>d privileges1 & refuse o!rs = ! want ( ^!1 !n x might be *>g$ on him1 b he r goes ov] all ^!1 nay1 he f9ds none ( ^!4 ,9 8 fir/ view ( m5 he beholds !m all alike1 & no?+ to det]m9e 8 m9d to "o m ?an ano!r1 s t 8 *oice proce$e? :olly f )9 8 own brea/1--8,i w h m]cy on :om ,i w40 ,b !n1 ?irdly1 ,our he>ts object aga9/ ! righte\sness ( ,god1 t ?is fatal *a9 ( pr$e/9ation ov]turns all exhortations & p]suasions to godl9ess1 all c>e & dilig5ce 9 well-do+4 ,= ?us d _m pr(ane s\ls conceive--,if he be 9 "o m9d1 :o c turn him8 ,!n1 :at ne$ ,i pray1 s9ce he has already det]m9$ :at %all be1 & :at %all become ( me8 ,8 purpose w take effect :e!r ,i pray or pray n2 my pray] w n make him *ange 8 m9d1 & if x be 9 8 m9d he w d x1 if he ha? appo9t$ to save u1 sav$ we %all be1 live z we li/2 if he ha? appo9t$ u to dea?1 die we mu/1 live z we c4 ,!re=e m51 9 ?is desp]ate e/ate1 ?r[ !mselves headlong into all mann] ( iniquity1 & t ) quietness & peace4 ,?us d _m s\ls p]i% ^u ! /umbl+-/one laid 9 ,zion1 & wre/ ! tru?s & c\nsels ( ,god to _! own de/ruction1 ev5 q contr>y to _! true int5t & mean+4 ,paul1 7,eph4 i4 #d 7 speaks ano!r language--8,he ha? *os5 u 9 him1--t we %\ld be holy & )\t blame40 ,8 et]nal c\nsel ( life is s f> f loos+ ! re9s to m5's lu/s1 t x is ! only c]ta9 f\ndation ( hol9ess2 x is ! v spr+ & f\nta9 f :5ce our sanctification fl[s by an infallible c\rse4 ,?is *a9 ( ,god's c\nsels conc]n+ u1 ha? also l9k$ toge!r ! end & ! means1--glory & grace1--happ9ess & hol9ess1--t !re is no de/roy+ ( !m4 ,)\t hol9ess x is impossible to see ,god1 s t ^? :o expect ! "o )\t any desire (1 & endeav\r aft] ! o!r1 !y are ^u a va9 attempt to loose ! l9ks ( ?is et]nal *a94 ,x is ! only et]nal *oos+ love ( ,god1 :i* sep>at$ s _m s\ls f ! common mis]y ( m54 ,x is t only :i* 9 "t do? appe>1 & rise z x 7 f "u gr\nd1 9 ! /reams or fruits ( sanctification4 ,& if ! ord9ance ( life /&1 s %all ! ord9ance ( fruits1 ,john xv4 #af1 ,eph4 ii4 #aj4 ,if he ha? appo9t$ !e to life1 x is c]ta9 he has also orda9$ !e to fruits1 & *os5 !e to be holy2 s t :atev] s\l ca/s by ! /udy ( ?is1 !re is too gross a br& ( p]dition ^u its =ehead4 ,x is true1 all is already det]m9$ ) him1 & he is incapable ( any *ange1 or 8%ad[ ( turn+40 ,no?+ !n wants1 b he is 9 "o m9d ab\t x1 & ?y pray] _c turn him4 ,yet a godly s\l w pray ) m confid5ce1 because x kn[s t z he ha? det]m9$ ^u all its wants & receipts1 s he ha? appo9t$ ?is to be ! v way ( obta9+ :at x wants4 ,?is is ! way ( famili>ity & grace4 ,he takes ) 8 own to make !m call1 & he p]=ms 8 purpose 9 answ] to _! cry4 ,b suppose !re 7 no?+ to be expect$ by pray]1 yet ,i say1 t is n ! ?+ ?\ %\ld/ look to1 b :at is requir$ ( !e1 z ?y duty1 to d t simply out ( reg>d to 8 maje/y1 ?\gh ?\ %\ld/ nev] pr(it by x4 ,?is is true ob$i5ce1 to s]ve him = 8 own pleasure1 ?\gh we _h no expectation ( advantage by x4 ,c]ta9ly he do? n require ?y supplications = ?is end1 to move him1 & incl9e 8 affections t[>d !e1 b r z a te/imony ( ?y homage & subjection to him2 !re=e1 ?\gh !y _c make him ( ano!r m9d ?an he is1 or ha/5 p]=mance be=e 8 purpos$ "t--s t 9 reality !y h no influ5ce ^u him--yet 9 pray+1 & pray+ dilig5tly1 ?\ decl>e/ ?y obligation to him1 & respect to 8 maje/y1 :i* is all ?\ ha/ to look to1 committ+ ! ev5t solely to 8 good pleasure4 ,! second objection ,paul m5tions1 t5ds to ju/ify m54 8,:y !n do? he yet f9d fault8 ,= :o ha? resi/$ 8 w80 ,s9ce by 8 w he ha? *a9$ u ) an inevitable necessity to s91 :at c we d8 ,m5 _c wre/le ) him1 :y !n do? he condemn & accuse !m8 8,b :o art ?\1 ,o man1 :o dispute/ aga9/ ,god80 ,z if ,paul _h said1 ?\ art a man1 & s ,i am1 :y !n looke/ ?\ = an answ] f me8 ,let u r bo? consid] :om we speak (1 :om ?\ accuse/1 & :om ,i def5d4 ,x is ,god2 :at art ?\ !n to *>ge him1 or :at am ,i s to cle> him8 ,believ+ ignorance is bett] ?an presumptu\s k1 especially 9 ^? =bidd5 secrets 9 :i* x is m conc]n+ to be ignorant ) fai? & admiration1 ?an to "k ) presumption4 ,dispute ?\1 ,o man1 ,i w wond]1 reply ?\1 ,i w believe6 ,do? x become !e1 ! clay1 to speak s to ?y ,=m]1 8,:y ha/ ?\ made me ?us80 ,let ! consid]ation ( ! absolute "r & dom9ion ( ,god ov] u1--m ?an any creature ha? ov] ano!r1 yea1 or ov] !mselves1--let t re/ra9 u1 & keep u )9 b\nds4 ,he may d ) u :at he please?1 = 8 own hon\r & praise1 b x is 8 w t we %\ld leave all ! blame to ourselves1 & r behold ! evid5t cause ( our de/ruction 9 our s91 :i* is ne>] u1 ?an to se>* into a secret & incompreh5sible cause 9 ,god's c\nsel4 ,lecture ,,xvii4 ,( ,creation ,heb4 xi4 #c4--8,?r\gh fai? we und]/& t ! worlds 7 fram$ by ! ^w ( ,god1 s t ?+s :i* are se5 7 n made ( ?+s :i* d appe>40--,g54 i4 #a4 8,9 ! beg9n+ ,god creat$ ! heav5 & ! e>?40 ,we are come d[n f ! ,"l's purposes & decrees to ! execution ( !m1 :i* is p>tly 9 ! works ( creation & p>tly 9 ! works ( provid5ce4 ,! ,"l hav+ resolv$ ^u x to manife/ 8 own glory did 9 t due & pr$et]m9ate "t apply 8 own p[] to ?is bus9ess4 ,hav+ 9 great wisdom conceiv$ a frame ( ! _w 9 8 m9d f all et]nity1 he at l5g? br+s x =?1 & makes x visible4 ,we %all n insi/ ^u ! p>ticul> /ory ( x1 z x is set d[n 9 g5]al1 b only po9t at "s ?+s = our in/ruction4 ,fir/1 ,ye see :o is ! ,mak] ( all ?+s1 ( :om all ?+s visible & invisible are--x is ,god4 ,& by ?is he use? to di/+ui% himself f idols & ! vanities ( ! nations1 t he is t self be+ :o gave all ?+s a be+1 :o made ! heav5s & ! e>?4 ,?is is ev5 ! mo/ glori\s manife/ation ( an invisible & et]nal ,be+4 ,^! ?+s t are made1 %[ him =?4 ,if a man 7 travell+ into a f> c\ntry1 & w&]$ into a wild]ness :]e he c\ld see no inhabitants b only h\ses1 villages & cities built1 he w\ld /raightway conceive !re ha? be5 "s workm5 at ?is2 ?is ha? n be5 done casually b by ! art ( "s reasonable creatures4 ,h[ mu* m may we conceive :5 we look on ! fabric ( ?is _w--h[ ! heav5s are /ret*$ out = a t5t to cov] !m t dwell on ! e>?1 & ! e>? settl$ & e/abli%$ z a firm f\ndation = m5 & liv+ creatures to abide on--h[ all are done 9 wisdom & discretion--we _c b /raightway imag9e t !re mu/ be "s curi\s & wise contriv]1 & mighty creator ( ^! ?+s4 ,x is "h said 8,?r\gh fai? we und]/& t ! worlds 7 fram$40 ,inde$ fai? only 9 ! ^w ( ,god1 gives true & di/9ct und]/&+ ( x4 ,innum]able h be5 ! w&]+s & mi/akes ( ! wise ( ! _w ab\t ?is matt]1 want+ ?is lamp & light ( ! ^w ( ,god1 :i* alone gives a true & p]fect acc\nt ( ?is ?+4 ,_m /range dotages & fancies h !y fall5 into2 yet c]ta9 x is t !re is s mu* ( ! glory ( ,god engrav5 )\t on ! creature1 & s mu* reason impr9t$ on ! s\ls ( m5 )91 t1 if x 7 n = t judicial plague ( ! ,"l's d>k5+ _! und]/&+s1 :o d n glorify him 9 z f> z !y "k him1 no man c\ld s]i\sly & sob]ly consid] on ! visible _w1 b he w\ld be con/ra9$ to conceive an invisible ,god4 ,w\ld n e "o ?9k )9 himself--all ^! ?+s1 s excell5t z !y are1 _c be out ( *ance1 nei!r c\ld !y make !mselves1 s t ( necessity !y mu/ owe :at !y are to some?+ beside !mselves8 ,& ( ?is x is c]ta91 t x _c h its orig9al f any o!r ?+1 else !re %\ld be no end2 !re=e x mu/ be "s ,supreme ,be+1 t is f no o!r1 & ( :i* are all ?+s4 ,b next1 consid] :5 ^! ?+s 7 made--8,9 ! beg9n+40 ,& :at beg9n+ is t8 ,c]ta9ly ! beg9n+ ( ! creation1 & ( "t1 to exclude et]nity4 ,:atev] may be said ( t subtilty1 t ,god might h creat$ ! _w f all et]nity1 = x appe>s1 ev5 9 creat$ ?+s1 t !re is no necessity ( ! prec$5t exi/5ce ( ! cause1 s9ce 9 ! same in/ant t _m ?+s are br\ght into be+1 9 ! same d !y br+ =? _! effects1 z ! sun 9 ! fir/ in/ant ( its creation did illum9ate1 yet c]ta9ly we believe1 f ! ^w ( ! ,"l1 t ! _w is actually b ( a few ?\s& ye>s /&+4 ,six are n yet run out s9ce ! fir/ creat+ ^w 0 spok51 & s9ce ! ,_s ( ! ,"l mov$ ^u ! wat]s4 ,& ?is we "k also1 t if x _h pleas$ 8 maje/y1 he might h creat$ ! _w _m ?\s& ye>s be=e t s t x might h be5 at ?is day ( t5 hundr$ times t5 ?\s& ye>s /&+1 & he might h giv5 x z _m ye>s z !re are numb]s ( m5 & angels1 bea/s yea1 & pickles7#adi7 ( s& ^u ! sea coa/4 ,b x 0 8 good pleasure t t v po9t ( "t 9 :i* x 0 creat$ %\ld be ! beg9n+ ( "t2 & f t he gives u a hi/ory ( ! _w1 ^u :i* ! *ur* ( ,god may re/1 & s seek no o!r god b ! ,god t made ^! heav5s & e>?4 ,?is w n satisfy ! ungodly curiosity & vanity ( m5's spirits1 :o w reproa* ! ,mak] = n apply+ soon] to 8 "w1 & sitt+ idle su* an immeasurable space ( et]nity4 ,m5 wond] :at he c\ld be do+ all t "t1 if we may call x "t :i* ha? no beg9n+1 & h[ he 0 employ$4 ,i besee* y1 re/ra9 su* ?\ghts 9 y ) ! fe> ( 8 glori\s & incompreh5sible maje/y :o gives no acc\nt ( 8 matt]s6 ,x is en\gh t ?is is 8 good pleasure to beg9 !n1 & he conceals 8 reasons1 to prove ! sobriety ( our fai?1 t all m5 may le>n an absolute & simple /oop+ to 8 maje/y's pleasure4 ,rememb] t :i* a godly man answ]$ "s wanton curi\s wit1 :o 9 scorn dem&$ ! same ( him--8,he 0 prep>+ hell = curi\s & pr\d fools10 said he4 ,let u !n keep our he>ts z ) a bridle1 & repress _! b\ndless w&]+s )9 b\nds1 le/ we1 by look+ upw>d1 be=e ! beg9n+ ( ! _w1 to see :at ,god 0 do+1 fall headlong into ! et]nal pit ( de/ruction1 & into ! h&s ( ! liv+ ,god4 ,god ha? %[n himself m>vell\sly ^! six ?\s& ye>s 9 ! uphold+ ?is _w4 ,if we did consid] ^! cont9u$ & repeat$ te/imonies ( 8 glory1 we %\ld be ov]:elm$ ) :at we f9d1 ?\gh we se>* no f>!r4 ,& suppose we w\ld please ourselves to imag9e t x _h be5 creat$ _m ye>s be=e1 yet t do? n sil5ce & /op ! insol5ce ( m5's m9ds1 = x always might be inquir$1 :at ! ,"l 0 do+ be=e t "t4 ,= et]nity is z imm5surable be=e ^? multipli$ ?\s&s ( ye>s z be=e nak$ six4 ,let our imag9ation sit d[n to subtract f et]nity z _m ?\s&s z x c multiply by all ! v>ieties & numb]s 9 ! _w1 yet !re is no?+ abat$ f et]nity47#aej7 ,x is z inf9ite 9 ext5t be=e t1 z be=e ! pres5t six ?\s&1 & yet we may conceive t ! ,"l ha? purpos$ 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! _w to decl>e m manife/ly to our und]/&+ 8 et]nity1 8 self suffici5cy1 & lib]ty1--8 et]nity1 t :5 we he> ( h[ %ort /&+ ! creature is1 we may g upw>d to ,god himself1 & 8 ev]la/+ be+1 be=e ! f\ndations ( x 7 laid1 may %9e =? m brightly to our admiration1 :5 we c /ret* our conceptions s imm5surably z f> beyond ! beg9n+ ( ! _w2 & yet ,god is /ill beyond ! utmo/ rea* ( our imag9ation1--= :o c f9d out ! beg9n+ ( t :i* ha? n a beg9n+ to be f\nd out1--& our mo/ ext5d$ appreh5sions fall inf9itely %ort ( ! days ( ! ,anci5t ( days4 ,o h[ glori\s1 !n1 mu/ 8 be+ be1 & h[ b\ndless6 ,8 self-suffici5cy & p]fection do? h]e9 appe>1 t f su* an inconceivable space he 0 z p]fect & bless$ 9 himself z n[4 ,! creatures add no?+ to 8 p]fection or satisfaction4 ,he 0 z well-pleas$ ) 8 own all-compreh5d+ be+1 & ) ! v ?\ght & purpose ( mak+ ?is _w1 z n[ he is :5 x is made4 ,! idea ( x 9 8 m9d gave him z great cont5tm5t z ! "w itself :5 x is done6 ,o1 to conceive ?is aright1--x w\ld fill a s\l ) a/oni%+ & ravi%+ ?\ghts ( 8 bless$ness6 ,poor m5 we>y if !y be n "o way or o!r employ$ )\t2 s indig5t are all creatures at home1 t !y w\ld we>y if !y w5t n abroad )\t !mselves4 ,b to ?9k h[ absolutely ,god is well-pleas$ ) himself1 & h[ all imag9able p]fections c add no?+ to 8 et]nal self-complac5cy & delight 9 8 own be+1 x w\ld c]ta9ly ravi% a s\l to delight 9 ,god also4 ,& z 8 self-suffici5cy do? h]e9 appe>1 s 8 lib]ty & fre$om is likewise manife/$ 9 x4 ,if ! _w _h be5 et]nal1 :o w\ld h ?\ght t x 0 free = 8 maje/y to make x or n1 b t x _h fl[$ f 8 glori\s be+ ) z natural & necess>y a resi/ance z light f ! body ( ! sun8 ,b n[ x appe>s to all m51 t = 8 pleasure !y are made1 & we are creat$2 t x 0 simply ! free & absolute motion ( 8 w t gave a be+ to all ?+s1 :i* he c\ld )hold at 8 pleasure or s long z he pleas$4 ,?irdly1 ,we h x to consid] 9 :at condition he made all ^! ?+s1 8v good20 & t to decl>e 8 goodness & wisdom4 ,! creature may well be call$ a l>ge volume1 ext5d$ & spread out be=e ! eyes ( all m51 to be se5 & read ( all4 ,x is c]ta91 if ^! ?+s1--all ( !m 9 _! ord]s & h>monies1 or any ( !m 9 _! be+s & qualities1--7 consid]$ 9 relation to ,god's maje/y1 !y w\ld tea* & in/ruct bo? ! fool & ! wise man 9 ! k ( ,god4 ,h[ _m impressions ha? he made 9 ! creatures1 :i* reflect ^u any see+ eye ! v image ( ,god6 ,to consid] ( :at a va/ & huge frame ! heav5s & ! e>? are1 & yet b "o ?rone to 8 maje/y1 ! foot/ool :]e( is ?is e>?1 :]e9 va9 m5 erect _m palaces2 to consid] :at a multitude ( creatures1 :at v>iety ( f[ls 9 ! heav51 & :at multiplicity ( bea/s ^u ! e>?1 :at ho/s1 z ,moses speaks 7,g54 ii4 #a17 & yet t none ( !m all are useless1 b all ( !m h "s special ends & purposes !y s]ve =1 s t !re is no discord nor disord]1 nor sup]fluity nor want 9 all ?is mon>*y ( ! _w3 all ( !m conspire toge!r 9 su* a discord1 or disagree+ h>mony1 to "o great purpose1--to decl>e ! wisdom ( him :o 8made e ?+ beautiful 9 its "t10 & e ?+ mo/ fit & apposite = ! use x 0 creat$ =2 s t ! :ole e>? is full ( 8 goodness4 ,he makes e creature good "o to ano!r1 to supply "o ano!r's necessities2 & !n1 not)/&+ ( s _m diff]5t natures & dispositions betwe5 elem5ts1 & ?+s compos$ ( !m1 yet all ^! contr>ieties h su* a commixion1 & are s mod]at$ by supreme art1 t !y make up jo9tly "o excell5t & sweet h>mony or beautiful proportion 9 ! _w4 ,o h[ wise mu/ he be :o alone contriv$ x all6 ,we c d no?+ except we h "s patt]n or copy be=e u2 b n[1 ^u ?is gr\nd :i* ,god ha? laid1 man may fancy _m sup]/ructures4 ,b :5 he /ret*$ out ! heav51 & laid ! f\ndation ( ! e>?1 8:o1 be+ 8 c\nsellor1 taught him80 ,at :om did 8 ,_s take c\nsel8 ,c]ta9ly1 none ( all ^! ?+s w\ld h ent]$ into ! he>t ( man to consid] or contrive1 ,isa4 xl4 #ab1 #ac4 ,"s rud] spirits d gaze ^u ! huge & prodigi\s pieces ( ! creation1 z :ales & elephants1 c42 b a wise ,solomon w g to ! s*ool ( ! ant to le>n ! wisdom ( ,god1 & *oose out su* a simple & mean creature = ! object ( 8 admiration4 ,c]ta9ly1 !re are wond]s 9 ! smalle/ & mo/ inconsid]able creatures :i* fai? c contemplate4 ,o ! curi\s +5uity & draught ( ! f+] ( ,god1 9 ! composition ( flies1 bees1 fl[]s1 c4 ,m5 ord9>ily admire m "s extraord9>y ?+s2 b ! tru? is1 ! :ole c\rse ( nature is "o cont9u$ wond]1 & t great] ?an any ( ! ,"l's works )\t ! l9e4 ,! /raight & regul> l9e ( ! wisdom ( ,god1 :o1 9 "o con/ant c\rse & t5or1 ha? orda9$ ! actions ( all 8 creatures1 compreh5ds m wond]s & my/]ies1 z ! c\rse ( ! sun1 ! motion ( ! sea1 ! hang+ ( ! e>? 9 ! empty place ^u no?+4 ,^!1 we say1 are ! wond]s inde$1 & compreh5d some?+ 9 !m :i* all ! wond]s ( ,egypt & ! wild]ness _c p>allel4 ,b x is ! /upid security ( m51 t are only awak5$ by "s new & unusual passages ( ,god's works beyond t /raight l9e ( nature4 ,!n1 f\r?ly1 ,look ^u ! p[] ( ,god 9 mak+ all ( no?+1 :i* is express$ "h 9 ,heb4 xi4 ,!re is no artific] b he mu/ h matt]1 or 8 art w fail him1 & he c d no?+4 ,! mason mu/ h timb] & /ones laid to 8 h&1 or he _c build a h\se2 ! goldsmi? mu/ h gold or silv] ere he c make a cup or a r+4 ,take ! mo/ curi\s & quick inv5tor ( !m all1--!y mu/ h "s matt] to "w ^u1 or _! k is no bett] ?an ignorance4 ,all t !y c d is1 to give "s %ape or =m1 or to fa%ion t 9 "s new model :i* _h a be+ be=e4 ,s t1 :atev] m5 h done 9 ! _w1 _! works are all made up ( ^? ?+s :i* appe>1 & art & skill to =m & fa%ion t excell5tly :i* be=e 0 9 ano!r m\ld & fa%ion4 ,b he ne$s n sit idle = want ( mat]ials1 because he c make 8 mat]ials2 & !re=e1 9 ! beg9n+ he made heav5 & e>?1 n z !y n[ are1 b he made fir/ ! matt] & sub/ance ( ?is univ]se1 b x 0 z yet a rude & confus$ *aos or mass1 all 9 "o lump1 )\t diff]5ce4 ,b !n 8 maje/y %[s 8 wisdom & art1 8 excell5t inv5tion1 9 ! foll[+ days ( ! creation1 9 ord]+ & beautify+ & =m+ ! _w z x is1 & t 8 p[] might be ! m kn[n2 = h[ easy is x = him to d all ?is8 ,!re ne$s no m = x b a ^w1--let x be1 & x is4 8,he spake1 & x 0 done2 he comm&$1 & x /ood fa/40 ,n a ^w pron\nc$1 & audibly compos$ ( lett]s & syllables--mi/ake x n s--b a ^w inw>dly =m$1 z x 71 9 8 inf9ite ,_s4 ,ev5 ! incl9ation & beck ( 8 w suffices = 8 great "w4 ,ye see :at lab\r & pa9s we h 9 our bus9ess1--h[ we toil & sweat ab\t x1--:at wre/l+s & /riv+s 9 all ?+s we d2 b behold :at a great "w is done )\t pa9 & travail8 ,x is a labori\s ?+ to travel ?r\gh a p>cel ( ?is e>?1 :i* is yet b z ! po9t ( ! univ]se2 x is tr\blesome to lift or c>ry a little piece ( /one or clay2 x is a toil ev5 to look upw>d & numb] ! />s ( heav54 ,b x 0 no toil1 no difficult ?+ to 8 maje/y1 to /ret* out ^! heav5s 9 su* an inf9ite compass2 = z l>ge z ! circumf]5ce ( !m is1 yet x is z easy to him to compass !m1 z x is to u to span a f+]-l5g? or two4 ,x is no difficulty to him to take up hills & m\nta9s z 8! du/ ( ! balance10 9 8 h&1 & weigh !m 9 scales4 ,ha? he n *a9$ ! va/ & huge mass ( ! weighty e>? & sea1 9 ! mid/ ( ! empty place1 )\t a support]1 )\t f\ndations or pill>s8 ,he hange? x on no?+4 ,:at is x1 ,i pray y1 t supports ! cl\ds8 ,:o is x t b9ds up _! wat]s 9 su* a way t ! cl\ds are n r5t "u !m1 ev5 ?\gh !re be m abundance ( wat] 9 !m ?an is 9 all ! riv]s & wat]s r\nd ab\t u8 ,job xxvi4 #g1 #h4 ,:o is x t re/ra9s & sets b\nds to ! sea1 t ! wat]s !re(1 ?\gh !y ro>1 yet d n ov]fl[ ! l&1 b ?is almighty ,jehovah1 ^: decree & comm&m5t is ! v compass1 ! bulw>k ov] :i* !y _c fl[8 ,& all ?is he do? ) m facility ?an m5 c speak4 ,if !re 7 a creature t c\ld d all ?+s by speak+1 t 7 a /range p[]4 ,b yet t creature might be we>i$ ( speak+ mu*4 ,b he speaks1 & x is done4 ,8 ^w is a creat+ ^w ( p[]1 :i* makes ?+s t are n to be1 & !re is no we>y+ ( him besides1 = he is almighty & _c fa9t4 ,b :y !n did he take six days = 8 "w8 ,might he n ) "o ^w ( 8 p[] h comm&$ ?is _w to issue out ( 8 omnipot5t virtue ?us p]fect z x is8 ,:at ne$$ all ?is compass8 ,:y took he six days1 :o 9 a mom5t c\ld h done x all ) z mu* facility8 ,inde$ h]e9 ! ,"l w\ld h u to adore 8 wisdom z well z 8 p[]4 ,he proce$s f m imp]fect ?+s to m p]fect2--f a confus$ *aos to a beautiful _w1--f motion to re/1--to tea* man to walk ?r\gh ?is wild]ness & valley ( te>s1 ?is %apeless _w1 into a m beautiful habitation2 ?r\gh ! toss+s ( "t1 into an et]nal sabba? ( re/1 :i!r _! works %all foll[ !m1 & !y %all re/ f _! lab\rs4 ,he w\ld tea* u to take a /eadfa/ look ( 8 "w1 & t we %\ld be busi$ all ! days ( our pilgrimage & soj\rn+ 9 ! consid]ation ( ! glori\s *>act]s ( ,god ^u ! works ( 8 h&s4 ,we see t x is b pass+ looks & glances ( ,god's glory we take 9 ! creatures2 b ! ,"l w\ld h u to make x our "w & bus9ess all ! week ?r\gh1 z x 0 8 to make !m4 ,he w\ld 9 ?is tea* u 8 lov+ c>e ( m51 :o w\ld n create man till he _h made = him s glori\s a h\se1 repl5i%$ ) all good ?+s4 ,x _h be5 a d>ksome & irksome life to h liv$ 9 ! fir/ *aos )\t light1 b he ha? /ret*$ ov] him ! heav5s z 8 t5t1 & set lights 9 !m to di/+ui% times & seasons1 & orda9$ ! wat]s _! prop] b\nds & peculi> *annels1 & !n make? ! e>? to br+ =? all mann] ( fruit1 & :5 all is ?us dispos$1 !n he creates man4 ,to ?is ,god1 ! ,mak] ( heav5 & e>?1 be glory & praise4 ,lecture ,,xviii4 ,( ,creation ,heb4 xi4 #c4--8,?r\gh fai? we und]/& t ! worlds 7 fram$ by ! ^w ( ,god1 s t ?+s :i* are se5 7 n made ( ?+s :i* d appe>40--,heb4 i4 #ad4--8;,are !y n all m9i/]+ spirits1 s5t =? to m9i/] = !m :o %all be heirs ( salvation80 ,!re is no?+ m g5]ally kn[n ?an ?is1 t ,god at ! beg9n+ made ! heav5 & ! e>?1 & all ! ho/ ( !m1 ! upp] or ! cele/ial1 ! l[] or sublun>y _w4 ,b yet !re is no?+ s little believ$ or laid to he>t4 8,?r\gh fai? we und]/& t ! worlds 7 fram$40 ,x is "o ( ! fir/ articles ( ! cre$1 inde$1--8,fa!r1 almighty ,mak] ( heav5 & e>?40 ,b ,i fe> t cre$ is n writt5 9 ! tables ( fle%1 t is1 ! he>t4 ,!re is a tw(old mi/ake among m5 ab\t ! po9t ( believ+4 ,"s1 & ! common] sort1 d ?9k x is no o!r ?an simply to "k su* a ?+1 & n to "q x1 to he> x1 & n to contradict x1 or object aga9/ x1 !re=e !y d flatt] !mselves 9 _! own eyes1 & d acc\nt !mselves to h fai? 9 ,god1 because !y c say ov] all ! articles ( _! belief4 ,!y ?9k ! ^w is true1 & !y nev] d\bt$ ( x4 ,b1 ,i besee* y1 consid] h[ greatly y mi/ake a ma9 matt] ( weighty conc]nm5t4 ,if y w se>* x1 z be=e ! ,"l1 y w f9d y h no o!r belief ( ^! ?+s ?an *ildr5 use to h1 :om y tea* to ?9k or say any ?+4 ,!re is no o!r gr\nd ( y\r n que/ion+ ^! tru?s ( ! gospel1 b because y nev] consid] !m1 & s !y pass = curr5t4 ,d n deceive y\rselves1 8) ! he>t man believes40 ,x is a he>t-bus9ess1 a s\l matt]1 no light & useless op9ion1 or empty expression1 :i* y h le>n$ f a *ild4 ,y say1 y believe 9 ,god1 ! ,mak] ( heav5 & e>?1 & s say *ildr51 :o d\bt no m ( x ?an y1 & yet 9 sadness !y d n retire )9 _! own he>ts1 to ?9k :at an ,"o he is4 ,!y d n rememb] him 9 ! works ( 8 h&s4 ,!re is no m remembrance ( t true ,god ?an if no su* ?+ 7 kn[n4 ,s x is among y1--y w\ld ?9k we wrong$ y if we said1 ye believ$ n t ,god made ! _w1 & yet c]ta9ly1 all m5 h n ?is fai?1 :]eby !y und]/& truly 9 _! he>t1 ! p[] & wisdom & goodness ( ,god appe>+ 9 x1 t is ! gift ( ,god1 only giv5 to !m t %all be sav$4 ,if ,i %\ld say1 t y believe n ! mo/ common pr9ciples ( religion1 y w ?9k x h>d1 & yet !re is no d\bt ( x1 t ! mo/ common tru?s are lea/ believ$4 ,& ! reason is pla91 because m5 h le>n$ !m by tongue1 & !re is none t "q !m1 & !re=e1 v few ev]1 9 sadness & 9 e>ne/1 consid] ( !m4 ,y say t ,god made heav5 & e>?1 b h[ (t5 d ye ?9k on t ,god8 ,& h[ (t5 d y ?9k on him ) admiration8 ,d ye at all wond] at ! glory ( ,god :5 ye gaze on 8 works8 ,is n ?is volume always obv]sant be=e y\r eyes--e ?+ %[+ & decl>+ ?is glori\s ,mak]8 ,yet :o is x t take? m notice ( him ?an if he 7 n at all8 ,su* is ! g5]al /upidity ( m51 t !y nev] pond] & dige/ ^! ?+s 9 _! he>t1 till _! s\l receive ! /amp ( ! glory & greatness ( ! invisible ,god1 :i* %9es mo/ brightly 9 ^? ?+s t are visible1 & be 9 "s measure trans=m$ 9 _! m9ds1 & con=m$ to ^? glori\s appe>ances ( him1 :i* are engrav5 9 great *>act]s 9 all t d at all appe>4 ,!re is ano!r mi/ake peculi> to "s1 especially ! ,"l's p1 t !y ?9k fai? is limit$ to "s few p>ticul> & m unkn[n & hidd5 tru?s & my/]ies ( ! gospel4 ,ye ?9k t x is only true believ+1 to embrace "s special gospel tru?s1 :i* ! multitude ( p "k no?+ (1 z ! t5or ( ! cov5ants ( grace & works1 c4 ,& = o!r common pr9ciples ( ,god's mak+ & rul+ ! _w1 y ?9k t a common ?+ to believe !m4 ,b1 sai? ! apo/le1 8?r\gh fai? we und]/& t ! worlds 7 fram$40 ,x is t same fai? spok5 ( 9 ! end ( ! #aj? *apt]1 by :i* ! 8j %all live40 ,s !n1 "h is a po9t ( sav+ fai?1 to believe ) ! he>t 9 ,god1 ! ,creator & ,fa!r ,almighty1 to take a view ( ,god's almighty p[]1 & suffici5t goodness & inf9ite wisdom1 %9+ 9 ! fabric ( ! _w1 & t ) delight & admiration at su* a glori\s f\nta9 be+2 to rise up to 8 maje/y by ! degrees ( 8 creatures4 ,?is is ! climb+ & aspir+ nature ( fai?4 ,y see h[ mu* ^? sa9ts 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t 7 9 ?is & c]ta9ly !y _h m excell5t & beseem+ ?\ghts ( ,god ?an we4 ,x %\ld make ,*ri/ians a%am$1 t bo? hea!ns1 :o _h no o!r book op5$ to !m b t ( nature1 did read x m dilig5tly ?an we1 & t ! sa9ts ( old1 :o _h n su* a pla9 te/imony ( ,god z we n[ h1 did yet le>n m out ( ! book ( ! creature ?an we d bo? out ( x & ! scriptures4 ,we look on all ?+s ) su* a c>eless eye1 & d n obs]ve :at may be f\nd ( ,god 9 !m4 ,i ?9k1 v]ily1 !re are _m ,*ri/ians1 & m9i/]s ( ! gospel1 :o d n asc5d into ^? high & ravi%+ ?\ghts ( ,god1 9 8 be+ & work+1 z w\ld become ev5 m]e naturali/s4 ,h[ little c !y speak ( 8 maje/y1 or ?9k z x becomes 8 transc5d5t glory6 ,!re is little 9 s]mons or disc\rses t holds out any s+ul> admir+ ?\ghts ( a ,deity1 b 9 all ^! we are z common & c>eless z if he 7 an idol4 ,x is n 9 va9 t x is express$ ?us3 8?r\gh fai? we "k t ! worlds 7 fram$40 ,= c]ta9ly ! firm believ+ & pond]+ ( ?is "o tru? w\ld be ( great mom5t & use to a ,*ri/ian 9 all 8 j\rney4 ,y may obs]ve 9 :at /ead x is to ! sa9ts 9 scripture ?is raises up a s\l to high ?\ghts1 & suitable conceptions ( 8 glori\s "n1 & s con=ms ! wor%ip ( 8 maje/y unto 8 excell5cy4 ,x puts ! /amp ( div9ity ^u x1 & spiritualizes ! ?\ghts & affections1 s z to put a true diff]5ce betwe5 ! true ,god1 & ! gods t made n ! heav5s & ! e>?4 ,alas6 ! wor%ip ( _m ,*ri/ians speaks out no div9] or high] object ?an a creature1 x is s cold1 s =mal & empty1 s va9 & w&]+4 ,!re is no m respect te/ifi$ unto him1 ?an we w\ld give unto "s em95t p]son4 ,y f9d 9 ! scripture h[ ! /ra9 ( ! sa9ts' affections & devotion rises1 :5 !y take up ,god 9 8 absolute supremacy above ! creatures1 & look on him z ! alone f\nta9 ( all t is wor? ! "n ( p]fection 9 !m4 ,a s\l 9 t consid]ation _c *oose b assign unto him ! mo/ em95t seat 9 ! he>t1 & ga!r ^? affections :i* are scatt]$ aft] ! creatures1 into "o *annel1 to p\r !m out on him :o is all 9 all1 & ha? all t :i* is lovely 9 ! creatures 9 an em95t degree4 ,!re=e "k :at y are =m$ =1--to %[ =? 8 praise1 to ga!r & take up f ! creatures all ! fruits ( 8 praise1 & (f] !m up to 8 maje/y4 ,?is 0 ! end ( man1 & ?is is ! end ( a ,*ri/ian4 ,y are made = ?is1 & y 7 r$eem$ = ?is1 to read ^u ! volumes ( 8 works & ^w1 & f !nce extract songs ( praise to 8 maje/y4 ,z ?is w\ld be ( great mom5t to ! "r wor%ipp+ ( ,god1 & to ! ex]cise ( true hol9ess1 s x is mo/ effectual to ! e/abli%+ ( a s\l 9 ! confid5ce ( ! promises ( ,god4 ,:5 a s\l by fai? und]/&s ! _w 0 made by ,god1 !n x relies ) confid5ce ^u t same ^w ( ,god1 z a ^w ( p[]1 & hopes aga9/ hope4 ,!re are _m ?+s 9 ! ,*ri/ian's way betwixt him & glory1 :i* look z insup]able4 ,?\ art (t5 empti$ into no?+1 & /ripp$ nak$ ( all enc\ragem5ts1 & !re is no?+ rema9+ b ! ^w ( ,god's promises to !e & to ! *ur*1 :i* seems contr>y to s5se & reason4 ,n[1 ,i say1 if ?\ d inde$ believe t ! _w 0 made by ,god1 !n out ( all "q ?\ maye/ sil5ce all ?y fe>s ) ?is "o ?\ght--,god creat$ ?is :ole frame out ( no?+1 he comm&$ ! light to %9e out ( d>kness !n c]ta9ly he c give a be+ to 8 own promises4 ,is n 8 ^w ( promise z sure & effectual z 8 ^w ( comm&8 ,?is is ! gr& enc\ragem5t ( ! *ur*1 bo? (f]$ by ,god1 f ,isa4 *ap4 xl41 & made use ( by 8 sa9ts1 z ,david1 ,hezekiah1 c4 ,:at is x w\ld disquiet a s\l if x 7 repos$ on ?is rock ( creat+ p[] & fai?fulness8 ,?is w\ld always s\nd 9 its e>s1--8,fa9t n1 we>y n1 ,jacob1 ,i am ,god1 & none else4 ,! portion ( ,jacob is n l o!rs40 ,be x inw>d or outw>d difficulties1--suppose hell & e>? comb9$ toge!r1--let all ! enemies ( a s\l1 or ( ! *ur* assemble1--"h is "o = all4 ,! ,god t made ! heav5 & ! e>? c speak1 & x is done1 comm&1 & x /&s fa/6 ,he creates peace1 & :o !n c make tr\ble1 :5 he gives quietness to a nation1 or to a p]son8 ,almighty p[] works 9 sa9ts1 & = sa9ts4 ,let u tru/ 9 him4 ,lecture ,,xix4 ,( ,! ,creation #j;f ,man ,g54 i4 #bf1 #bg4--8;,& ,god said1 ,let u make man 9 our image1 aft] our lik5ess1 & let !m h dom9ion ov] ! fi% ( ! sea1 & ov] ! f[l ( ! air1 & ov] ! cattle1 & ov] all ! e>?1 & ov] e creep+ ?+ t creepe? ^u ! e>?4 ,s ,god creat$ man 9 8 own image1 9 ! image ( ,god creat$ he him1 male & female creat$ he !m40--,) ,eph4 iv4 #bd4--8;,& t ye put on ! new man1 :i* aft] ,god is creat$ 9 righte\sness & true hol9ess40--,& ,heb4 iii4 #aj4--8,:]e=e ,i 0 griev$ ) t g5]ation1 & said1 ,!y d alway err 9 _! he>t1 & !y h n kn[n my ways40 ,:ile we desc5d f ! m$itation ( ! glory ( ,god %9+ 9 ! heav5s1 9 sun1 moon1 & />s1 unto ! consid]ation ( ! ,"l's fram+ ( man aft] ?is mann]1 we may fall into admiration ) ! ,psalmi/1 7,psal4 viii47 8,"l1 :at is man t ?\ art m9dful ( him8 & ! son ( man1 t ?\ visite/ him80 ,x might inde$ dr[n u 9 wond]1 & a/oni% u1 to ?9k :at special notice he ha? tak5 ( su* a creature f ! v beg9n+1 & put m respect ^u him ?an ^u all ! m excell5t works ( 8 h&s4 ,y f9d "h ! creation ( man express$ 9 o!r t]ms ?an 7 us$ be=e4 ,he said1 8,let !re be light10 & x 01 8let !re be dry l&10 c4 ,b x is n su* a simple ^w z t1 b 8let u make man 9 our image10 z if ,god _h call$ a consultation ab\t x4 ,:at6 0 !re any m difficulty 9 ?is ?an 9 ! re/ ( 8 works8 ,ne$$ he any advisem5t ab\t 8 frame & con/itution8 ,no c]ta9ly1 = !re 0 z great "w ( p[]1 z curi\s pieces ( art & wisdom1 :i* 7 in/antly done ^u 8 ^w4 ,he is n a man t he %\ld advise or consult4 ,z !re is no difficulty nor imp$im5t 9 ! way ( 8 p[]1--he do? all t he pleases1 ad nutum1 at 8 v ^w or nod1 s easy are impossibilities to him1--s !re is no?+ h>d to 8 wisdom1 no knot b x c loose1 no?+ s curi\s or exquisite b he c z curi\sly contrive x1 z ! mo/ common & gross pieces ( ! creation1 & !re=e1 8he is wond]ful 9 c\nsel1 & excell5t 9 work+40 ,b ye h "h express$1 z x 71 a c\nsel ( ! holy & bless$ ,tr9ity ab\t man's creation1 to signify to u :at peculi> respect he puts ^u t creature1 & :at special notice he takes ( u1 t ( 8 own free purpose & good pleasure he 0 to s+le & *oose out man f among all o!r creatures1 = ! m em95t demon/ration ( 8 glori\s attributes ( grace1 m]cy1 & ju/ice ^u him1 & likewise to po9t out ! excell5cy t ,god did /amp ^u man 9 8 creation beyond ! re/ ( ! creatures1 z ! apo/le %[s ! excell5cy ( ,*ri/ above angels1 8,to :i* ( ! angels said he at any "t1 ,?\ art my son80 ,heb4 i4 #e4 ,s we may say1 ( :i* ( ! creatures said he at any "t1 8,come1 let u make !m 9 our image aft] our lik5ess80 ,o h[ %\ld ?is make u li/5 to he>1 e>ne/ to "k :at man once 01 h[ magnifi$ ( ,god1 & set above ! works ( 8 h&s8 ,!re is a great desire 9 m5 to se>* into _! orig9al1 & to trace backw>d ! d>k foot/eps ( antiquity1 especially if !y be put 9 expectation ( atta9+ any hon\rable or memorable extraction8 ,h[ w m5 love to he> ( ! wor? ( _! ance/ors8 ,b :at a /upidity do? possess ! mo/ "p1 9 relation to ! high f\nta9 & head ( all1 t !y d n aim s high z ,adam1 to "k ! v e/ate ( human nature8 ,h5ce x is t ! mo/ "p ( p lie /ill a/oni%$1 or r /upid & s5seless1 aft] ?is great fall ( man1 because !y nev] look upw>d to ! place & dignity f :5ce man did fall4 ,x is c]ta91 y w nev] rightly und]/& y\rselves or :at y are1 till ye "k fir/ :at man 0 made4 ,y _c imag9e :at y\r pres5t mis]y is1 till y once "k :at t felicity 0 9 :i* man 0 made1--8let u make man 9 our image40 ,"s h call$ man 8a little _w10 a comp5d ( ! _w1 because he ha? heav5 & e>? z x 7 m>ri$ toge!r 9 him--two mo/ remote & di/ant natures1 ! du/ ( ! e>?1 & ! immortal _s1 :i* is call$ ! brea? ( ,god1 sweetly l9k$ & conjo9$ toge!r1 ) a disposition & incl9ation "o to ano!r4 ,! ,"l 0 9 ?is piece ( workman%ip z x 7 to give a n>r[ & %ort comp5d ( all 8 works1 & s did associate 9 "o piece ) m>vell\s wisdom1 be+1 liv+1 mov+1 s5se & reason1 :i* are scatt]$ abroad 9 ! o!r creatures1 s t a man c>ries ^! wond]s ab\t ) him1 :i* he admires )\t him4 ,at 8 b>e & simple ^w1 ?is huge frame ( ! _w />t$ out ( no?+1 b 9 ?is1 he acts ! "p ( a cunn+ artific]1--8,let u make man40 ,he makes r ?an creates1 fir/ raises ! walls ( fle%1 builds ! h\se ( ! body ) all its organs1 all its rooms1 & !n he puts 9 a noble & div9e gue/ to dwell 9 x4 ,he brea!s 9 x ! brea? ( life4 ,he incloses z x 7 an angel )9 x1 & m>ries ^! toge!r 9 ! mo/ admirable union & communion t c be imag9$1 s t !y make up "o man4 ,b t :i* ! ,"l looks mo/ into 9 ?is "w1 & w\ld h u mo/ to consid]1 is t image ( himself t he did impr9t on man1--8,let u make man 9 our own image40 ,!re 0 no creature b x _h "s engrav+s ( ,god ^u x1 "s curi\s draughts & l9eam5ts ( 8 p[]1 wisdom1 & goodness ^u x1 & !re=e ! heav5s are said to %[ =? 8 glory1 c4 ,b :atev] !y h1 x is b ! l[] "p ( t image1 "s d>k %ad[s & resemblances ( him1 b t :i* is ! la/ ( 8 works1 he makes x accord+ to 8 own image1 tanquam ab ultima manu4 ,he !re9 gives out himself to he read & se5 ( all m5 z 9 a glass4 ,o!r creatures are made z x 7 accord+ to ! similitude ( 8 foot/ep1--ad similitud9em ve/igii1--b man ad similitud9em faciei1--accord+ to ! lik5ess ( 8 face1--89 our image1 aft] our lik5ess40 ,x is true !re is only ,jesus ,*ri/ 8 ,son1 :o is 8! brightness ( 8 glory1 & ! express sub/antial image ( 8 p]son10 :o resembles him p]fectly & ?or\ghly 9 all prop]ties1 s t he is alt] idem1 ano!r self bo? 9 nature1 prop]ties1 & op]ations1--s l him t he is "o ) him1 s t x is r an on5ess1 ?an a lik5ess4 ,b man he creat$ accord+ to 8 own image1 & gave him to h "s lik5ess to himself1--lik5ess ,i say1 n sam5ess or on5ess4 ,t is high inde$1 to be l ,god4 ,! notion & expression ( x imports "s /range ?+4 ,h[ c\ld man be l ,god1 :o is inf9ite1 incompreh5sible1 ^: glory is n communicable to ano!r8 ,x is true1 inde$1 9 ^? incommunicable prop]ties he ha? n only no equal1 b none to lik5 him4 ,9 ^! he is to be ador$1 & admir$ z inf9itely transc5d+ all creat$ p]fections & conceptions1 ,b yet 9 o!rs he has be5 pleas$ to hold =? himself to be imitat$ & foll[$4 ,& t ?is might be done1 he fir/ /amps !m ^u man 9 8 fir/ m\ld+ ( him4 ,& if ye w\ld "k :at ^! are p>ticul>ly1 ! apo/le expresses !m1 89 k10 7,col4 iii4 #aj7 89 righte\sness & true hol9ess10 ,eph4 iv4 #ba4 ,?is is ! 8image ( him :o creat$ him10 :i* ! ,creator /amp$ on man1 t he might seek him1 & set him ap>t = himself to keep communion ) him1 & to bless him4 ,!re is a _s giv5 to man ) a capacity to "k & to w1 & "h is a draught & l9eam5t ( ,god's face :i* is n engrav5 on any s5sitive creature4 ,x is "o ( ! mo/ noble & excell5t op]ations ( life1 9 :i* a man is mo/ above bea/s1 to reflect ^u himself & to "k himself & 8 ,creator4 ,!re are natural in/9cts giv5 to o!r ?+s1 natural prop5sions to ^? ?+s t are conv5i5t to _! own nature1 b none ( !m h s mu* z a capacity to "k :at !y are1 or :at !y h4 ,!y _c frame a notion ( him :o gave !m a be+ b are only proportionate to ! disc]n+ ( "s s5sible ?+s1 & c rea* no fur!r4 ,he ha? limit$ ! eye )9 col\rs & light1 he ha? set a b\nd to ! e> t x _c act )\t s\nds1 & s to e s5se he ha? assign$ its own prop] /anse1 9 :i* x moves4 ,b he tea*es man k1 & he enl>ges ! sph]e ( 8 und]/&+ beyond visible or s5sible ?+s to ?+s invisible1--to spirits4 ,& ?is capacity he has put 9 ! s\l1--to "k all ?+s1 & itself among ! re/4 ,! eye disc]ns light1 b sees n itself1 b he gives a _s to man to "k himself & 8 ,god4 ,& !n !re is a will+ p[] 9 ! s\l1 by :i* x diffuses itself t[>ds any ?+ t is conceiv$ z good1 ! und]/&+ direct+1 & ! w comm&+ accord+ to its direction1 & !n ! :ole faculties & s5ses obey+ su* comm&s1 :i* makes up an excell5t draught ( ! image ( ,god4 ,!re 0 a sweet proportion & h>mony 9 ,adam1 all 0 9 due place & subord9ation4 ,! motions ( immortal man did beg9 )94 ,! lamp ( reason did %9e & give light to x1 & till t w5t be=e1 !re 0 no /irr+1 no *oos+1 no refus+1 & :5 reason--:i* 0 "o sp>kle ( ! div9e nature1 or a ray ( ,god's light reflect$ into ! s\l ( man1--:5 once t did appe> to ! disc]n+ ( good & evil ?is p[] 0 9 ! s\l1 to apply ! :ole man accord+ly1 to *oose ! good & refuse ! evil4 ,x _h n be5 a lively resemblance ( ,god to h a p[] ( kn[+ & will+ simply1 unless ^! _h be5 beautifi$ & adorn$ ) sup]natural & div9e graces ( spiritual light & hol9ess & righte\sness4 ,^! make up ! lively col\r1 & complete ! image ( ,god ^u ! s\l4 ,!re 0 a div9e light :i* did %9e 9 ^u ! und]/&+1 ev] till s9 int]pos$ & eclips$ x1 & f ! light ( ,god's c\nt5ance did ! sweet heat & w>mness ( hol9ess & uprightness 9 ! affections proce$1 s t !re 0 no?+ b purity & cleanness 9 ! s\l1 no d>kness ( ignorance1 no mudd9ess ( c>nal affections1 b ! s\l pure & transp>5t1 to receive ! refre%+ & enlight5+ rays ( ,god's glori\s c\nt5ance4 ,& ?is 0 ! v face & beauty ( ! s\l4 ,x is t only t is ! beauty & excell5cy ( ! creature1--con=mity to ,god4 ,& ?is 0 ?r\gh\t1 9 und]/&+ & affections1 ! und]/&+ con=m$ to 8 und]/&+1 disc]n+ betwe5 good & evil4 ,& con=m$ x behov$ to be1 = x 0 b a ray ( t sun1 a /ream ( t f\nta9 ( wisdom1 & a light d]iv$ f t primitive light ( ,god's und]/&+4 ,& !n ! w did sympa?ize z mu* ) 8 w1 approv+ & *oos+ :at he approv$1 & refus+ t :i* he hat$ ,idem velle atque nolle1 ea demum firma amicitia e/47#aea7 ,t 0 ! conjunction1 & x 0 m /rict ?an any tie among m54 ,!re 7 n two wills1 !y 71 z x 71 "o4 ,! love ( ,god reflect+ into ! s\l1 did1 z x 71 c>ry ! s\l back aga9 unto him1 & t 0 ! con=m+ pr9ciple :i* fa%ion$ ! :ole man )\t & )91 to 8 lik5ess & to 8 ob$i5ce4 ,?us man 0 =m$ = communion ) ,god1 ?is lik5ess behov$ to be1 or !y c\ld n jo9 z fri5ds4 ,b n[ ?is calls u to a sad m$itation1 to ?9k f :5ce we h fall51 & s h[ great our fall is4 ,to fall f su* a bless$ e/ate1 t mu/ be great mis]y6 ,satan ha? spoil$ u ( our ri* treasure1 t glori\s image ( hol9ess1 & ha? drawn ^u our s\ls ! v visage ( hell1 ! l9eam5ts ( 8 helli% c\nt5ance4 ,b ! mo/ "p ( m5 lie /upid1 ins5sible ( any ?+1 z bea/s t are fell$ ) _! fall1 t c nei!r f9d pa9 nor rise4 ,if we c\ld b return & consid] :at are all ^? sad & w(ul consequ5ces ( s9 9 ! _w1--:at a /range di/emp] x ha? put 9 ! creation1--:at mis]ies t "o fall ha? br\ght on all mank9d1--,i am sure by ^! bruises we might conjecture :at a /range fall x ha? be54 ,s9 did int]pose betwe5 ,god & u1 & ?is d>k5$ our s\ls & kill$ !m4 ,! light ( k 0 put out1 & ! life ( hol9ess ext+ui%$1 & n[ !re rema9s no?+ ( all t /ately build+1 b "s ru9s ( common pr9ciples ( reason & hone/y engrav5 on all m5's consci5ces1 :i* may %[ unto u :at ! build+ ha? be54 ,we h fall5 f hol9ess1 & s f happ9ess4 ,our s\ls are de=m$ & defil$4 ,y see :at an ill fav\r$ ?+ x is1 to see a *ild want+ any memb]s4 ,o if s9 7 visible1 h[ ugly w\ld ! %ape ( ! s\l be to u1 s9ce x lo/ ! v proportion & visage ( x1 t is1 ,god's image6 ,let u consid] ?is doctr9e1 t we may "k f :5ce we h fall51 & into :at a gulf ( s9 & mis]y we h fall51 t ! news ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 a ,m$iator & ,r$eem] ( fall5 man1 may be sweet unto u4 ,?us x pleas$ ! "l to let 8 image be m>r$ & q spoil$ 9 u1 = he _h ?is design to repair x & r5ew x bett] ?an ( old1 & = ?is end he ha? creat$ ,*ri/ accord+ to 8 image4 ,he ha? /amp$ t image ( hol9ess ^u 8 fle% to be a patt]n1--& n only s1 b a pl$ge also1--( re/or+ su* s\ls z flee unto him = refuge1 unto t primitive glory & excell5cy4 ,"k !n1 t he ha? made 8 ,son l unto u1 t we might aga9 be made l unto him4 ,he said1 let "o ( u be made man1 9 ! c\nsel ( r$emption1 t s x might aga9 be said1 let man be made l unto u1 9 our image4 ,x is a second creation mu/ d x1 & ,o t y w\ld look ^u y\r he>ts to inquire if x be fram$ 9 y6 ,c]ta9ly y mu/ aga9 be creat$ into t image if y belong to ,*ri/4 ,to him be praise & glory4 ,lecture ,,xx4 ,god's ,works ,( ,provid5ce ,rom4 xi4 #cf4--8;,= ( him1 & ?r\gh him1 & to him are all ?+s1 to :om be glory = ev]1 ,am540--,psal4 ciii4 #ai4--8,! ,"l ha? prep>$ 8 ?rone 9 ! heav5s & 8 k+dom rule? ov] all40--,matt4 x4 #bi4--8;,are n two sp>r[s sold = a f>?+8 ,& "o ( !m %all n fall on ! gr\nd )\t y\r ,fa!r40 ,!re is no?+ m commonly confess$ 9 words1 ?an t ! provid5ce ( ,god rea*es to all ! creatures & _! actions1 b ,i believe !re is no po9t ( religion s sup]ficially & slightly consid]$ by ! mo/ "p ( m54 ,! mo/ "p pond] none ( ^! div9e tru?s4 ,!re is no?+ above _! s5ses :i* is ! subject ( _! m$itations4 ,& = ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 ,i fe> _m d give su* tru?s ( ,god too common & co>se ent]ta9m5t 9 _! m9ds4 ,i "k n :at we are tak5 up ) 9 ?is age1--) "s p>ticul> tru?s m remote f ! k ( o!rs 9 =m] times1 or "s p>ticul> cases conc]n+ ourselves8 ,y w f9d ! mo/ "p ( ,*ri/ians /ret* n _! ?\ghts beyond _! own conditions or int]e/s1 or "s p>ticul> que/ions ab\t fai? & rep5tance1 c4 ,& 9 ! mean "t ! mo/ weighty po9ts ( religion1 :i* h be5 ! subject ( ! m$itation & admiration ( sa9ts 9 all ages1 are :olly laid aside ?r\gh a misappreh5sion ( _! commonness z if a man w\ld despise ! sun & ! air1 & pref] "s r>e piece ( /one or timb] to !m4 ,c]ta9ly1 z 9 ! disposal ( ! _w1 ! ,"l ha? 9 great wisdom & goodness made ! mo/ ne$ful & useful ?+s mo/ common--^? )\t :i* man _c live are always obvi\s to u1 s t if any ?+ be m r>e1 x is n necess>y--s 9 ?is univ]se ( religion1 he 9 m]cy & wisdom ha? s fram$ all1 t ^? po9ts ( tru? & belief :i* are mo/ ne> ! sub/ance ( salvation & necess>y to x1 & mo/ fit to ex]cise u 9 true godl9ess1-- ^! are ev]y:]e to be f\nd1 p>tly engrav5 on m5's he>ts1 p>tly set d[n mo/ cle>ly & (t5 9 scripture1 t a believ+ s\l c look n[h]e b x mu/ brea! 9 t air ( ! gospel1 & look ^u t common ,sun ( righte\sness1 ,god ! ,creator1 & ! heal+ ,sun1 ,*ri/ ! ,r$eem]1 %9+ ev]y:]e 9 scripture4 ,! g5]al provid5ce ( ,god & ! special adm9i/ration ( ,*ri/ ! ,savi\r1 ^! are common1 & ^! are ess5tial to our happ9ess4 ,!re=e ! m$itation ( ,*ri/ians %\ld run mo/ ^u !m1 & n always ab\t "s p>ticul> que/ions or debates ( ! "t4 ,x is a /range ?+ h[ p %\ld be m affect$ ) a disc\rse on ! affairs ( ! "t1 or on "s inw>d ?\ghts ( _! own he>ts1 ?an if "o %\ld speak ( ,god's univ]sal k+dom ov] all m5 & nations4 ,t is acc\nt$ a g5]al & ord9>y disc\rse1 ev5 z if m5 w\ld set at n\ght ! sun's light1 because x %9es to all1 & e day1 or w\ld despise ! wat]1 because x may be f\nd ev]y:]e4 ,let ! sun be remov$ = "s few days1 & ,o :at w\ld ! _w acc\nt ( x beyond all y\r curi\s devices or r>e enjoym5ts6 ,?is is x :i* w\ld increase to m true godl9ess1 if rightly believ$1 ?an _m o!r ?+s ye are busi$ )al4 ,x is our g5]al view ( !m makes !m b g5]al4 ,i spoke once ^u ?is ^w1 ,rom4 xi4 #cf1 b only 9 ref]5ce to ! end ( man1 :i* is ,god's glory1 b ! words d ext5d fur!r1 & we mu/ n[ consid] :at fur!r !y hold =?4 ,! apo/le ha? be5 speak+ ( ! ,"l's unse>*able ways & judgm5ts t[>ds m5 9 ! disp5sation ( grace & salvation1 h[ free & h[ absolute he is 9 t4 ,& ?is he /r5g!ns by ! supreme wisdom ( ,god1 :o did direct him4 ,:y do/ ?\1 ,o man1 take ^u !e to direct him n[8 ,=1 :]e 0 !re any c\nsellor :5 he alone contriv$ all ! frame ( ?is _w1 & !n1 by sov]eign highness & supremacy ov] ! creatures1 dispos$ ( !m8 ,= he is a debtor to none1 !re=e none c qu>rel him = giv+ or n giv+1 = :o 0 x t gave him fir/1 = :i* he %\ld give a recomp5se8 ,0 !re any c\ld prev5t him ) a gift8 ,nay1 none c\ld1 sai? he1 8= ( him1 & ?r\gh him1 & to him are all ?+s0 & !re=e he mu/ prev5t m54 ,= f :5ce %\ld t gift ( ! creature1 :i* c\ld oblige him1 h its rise8 ,x mu/ be ( ,god1 if x be a creature1 & !re=e he is 9 no man's common1 he mu/ give x ere we h x to give him aga94 ,! words are mo/ compreh5sive4 ,!y compreh5d all ?+s1 & t is v l>ge4 ,!re is no?+ )\t ?is compass1 & !y compreh5d all ! dep5d5ce ( ?+s4 ,?+s dep5d ^u t :i* made !m1 t :i* pres]ves !m1 & t = :i* !y are made4 ,all ?+s dep5d on him z _! produc+ cause t gives !m a be+1 8= ( him are all ?+s40 ,!y also dep5d on him z _! cons]v+ cause1 :o cont9ues _! be+ by t selfsame influ5ce :]e) he gave x1 8= ?r\gh him are all ?+s40 ,& !n !y dep5d on him z _! f9al cause1 = ^: glory !y are & are cont9u$1 =1 8to him are all ?+s40 ,?us y h ! beg9n+1 ! cont9uance1 & ! end ( ! :ole creation4 ,?is ^w may lead u ?r\gh all1 f ,god1 z ! beg9n+1 ! alpha & orig9al ( _! be+1 ?r\gh ,god1 z ! only support]1 confirm] & uphold] ( _! be+1 & unto ,god1 z ! v end = :i* !y h _! be+4 ,n[1 to travel )9 ?is compass1--to walk cont9ually )9 ?is circle1 & to g along ?is bless$ r\nd--to beg9 at ,god1 & to g along all our way ) him1 till we arrive & end at ,god1--& ?us to d cont9ually 9 ! j\rney ( m$itation1 :5 x surveys any ( 8 works--?is 71 inde$1 ! v prop] "w1 & ! special happ9ess man 0 creat$ =1 &1 ,i may say1 a great "p ( t :i* a ,*ri/ian is creat$ =4 ,aga91 !re w\ld be no?+ m p[]ful to ! con=m+ ( a s\l to ,god1 & to 8 ob$i5ce & fe> ?an ?is1 to h t p]suasion firmly root$ 9 ! he>t--t ( ,god 8are all ?+s10 t :atev] x be1 good or evil t befalls u or o!rs1--:atev] we obs]ve 9 ! _w1 t is ! subject ( ! ?\ghts & disc\rses ( m51 & turns m5's eyes aft] !m--t all t is ( ,god1 t is1 x is 9 ! _w1 x />t$ out ( no?+ at 8 comm&1 x is1 because 8 p[] gave x a be+1 & 9 ?is consid]ation to ov]look1 & 9 a mann] =get1 all second causes1 to h su* affect+ & uptak+ ?\ghts ( ! fir/ pr9ciple ( all ^! motions1 z to reg>d ! l[] :eels1 t are next u1 no m ?an ! h& or ! sword t a man /rikes u ) z if ^! second causes _h no influ5ce ( _! own b 7 m]ely act$ & mov$ by ?is supreme p[]1 z if ,god did no?+ by !m1 b only at _! pres5ce4 ,we %\ld s lab\r to look on ^? ?+s he do? by creatures1 z if he did !m alone )\t ! creatures1 z if he 7 ?is day creat+ a _w4 ,c]ta9ly1 ! solid fai? ( ,god's provid5ce w draw (f ! cov]+ ( ! creature1 & espy ! secret almighty p[] :i* acts 9 e ?+ to br+ =? 8 good pleasure conc]n+ !m4 ,& !n to consid]1 ) t same s]i\sness ( m$itation t ! same ev]la/+ arm :i* made !m1 is "u !m to support !m1 t ! mo/ noble & excell5t creatures are b /reams1 rays1 images & %ad[s ( ,god's maje/y1 :i*1 z !y h _! be+ by d]ivation1 s !y h !n cont9uance by t same cont9u$ influ5ce1 s t if he w\ld int]pose betwe5 himself & !m1 or )draw 8 c\nt5ance1 or /op 8 influ5ce1 ! mo/ suffici5t ( !m all %\ld evani%1 z ! sun beams dry up ! /reams ( a f\nta91 & disappe> z ! image ( ! glass1 ,psal4 civ4 #bi1 #cj4 ,o t place 7 a p]t95t object ( a ,*ri/ian's m$itation1 h[ mu* ( ,god is to be press$ out ( x by a s]i\s pond]+ ( x6 8,?\ hide/ ?y face1 !y are tr\bl$3 ?\ take/ away _! brea?1 !y die & return to _! du/4 ,?\ s5de/ =? ?y ,_s1 !y are creat$40 ,x is ev5 ) ! v be+ & faculties ( ! creature z ) ! image 9 ! glass1 :i*1 :5 ! face removes1 x is se5 no m4 ,! ,"l1 z x 71 brea!s into !m a be+1 & :5 he takes 9 8 brea? !y p]i%1 & :5 he s5ds x out aga9 !y are r5ew$4 ,we d n wond] at ! /&+ ( ! _w1 b ?9k1 if we _h be5 witnesses ( ! mak+ ( x1 we w\ld h be5 fill$ ) admiration4 ,b c]ta9ly x is only our /upidity t do? n behold t same wond] cont9u$1 = :at is ! uphold+ ( ?is by 8 p[] b a v cont9u$ & repeat$ creation1--:i* influ5ce 7 able to br+ a _w out ( no?+8 ,if ?is _h n be5 be=e ! virtue & p[] he employs n[ 9 mak+ !m subsi/1 t same alone1 )\t any addition ( p[]1 w\ld h 9 ! beg9n+ made all ?us to be ( no?+1 s t ! cont9uance ( ! _w is no?+ else b an un9t]rupt$ & con/ant flux & emanation ( ^! ?+s f ,god1 z ( light f ! body ( ! sun4 ,& !n to m$itate h[ all ^! ?+s are = him & 8 glory1 ?\gh we "k no use nor end ( !m1 yet t 8 maje/y ha? appo9t$ !m to %[ =?1 "o way or o!r1 ! glory ( 8 "n 9 !m1 & ^? ?+s :i* to our fir/ & fooli% appreh5sions seem mo/ contr>y to him1 &1 z x 71 to spread a cl\d ( d>kness ov] 8 glori\s "n--! s9s & p]v]se do+s ( m5 & angels1 ! _m disord]s & confusions 9 ! _w1 :i* seem to reflect "s way ^u him1 t yet he ha? holy & glori\s ends 9 !m all1 yea1 t himself is ! end ( all1 ,i say1 to m$itate on ^! ?+s till our s\l receiv$ ! /amp ( rev]5ce1 & fe>1 & fai? 9 ,god1--?is w\ld c]ta9ly be ! mo/ becom+ ex]cise ( a ,*ri/ian1 to br+ all ?+s d[n f ,god1 t we might return & asc5d ) all ?+s aga9 unto ,god4 ,?is is ! mo/ suitable employm5t ( a man1 z reasonable1 mu* m z a ,*ri/ian1 t v duty he 0 creat$ =4 8,?is p h ,i =m$ = myself1 !y %all %[ =? my praise10 ,isa4 xliii4 #ba4 ,& ?is is ! %[+ =? ( 8 praise1 to foll[ =? ! foot/eps ( ,god 9 ! ^w & 9 ! _w1 & to pond] ^! pa?s ( div9e p[] & goodness & wisdom1 & to ackn[l$ge him ) our he>t 9 all ^!4 ,he made _m creatures on :i* 8 glory & praise is %[$ =?1 & he made ?is creature man to %[ =? t praise & t glory :i* is %[$ =? 9 o!r creatures4 ,o b ?is is a div9e (fice6 ,x is /range h[ our he>ts are c>ri$ =? t[>ds base ?+s1 & busi$ 9 _m va91 imp]t95t1 & base employm5ts & sc>ce ev] m9d ?is great "o we 7 creat$ =4 ,c]ta9ly1 ?is is ! employm5t we 7 made =1 to d$uce all ?+s f ,god till we c aga9 r$uce all to him ) glory1 to br+ all d[n f 8 ev]la/+ c\nsels1 until we s5d all up to 8 et]nal glory1 toge!r ) ! sacrifice ( our he>ts1 to behold all ?+s to be ( him1 t is1 ( 8 et]nal c\nsel & decree4--to h _! rise 9 ! bosom ( t1 & !n1 ?r\gh him1 to proce$ out ( ! bosom ( 8 decree & purpose1 by 8 p[]1 quasi ob/etricante pot5tia1 & !n to return ) all ! promise & glory to 8 ev] glori\s "n1 8= :om are all ?+s40 ,!re is none b !y w all[ ,god "s gov]nm5t 9 ! _w4 ,"s w\ld h him z a k+1 comm&+ & do+ all by deputies & sub/itutes4 ,"s w\ld h 8 influ5ce g5]al1 l ! sun's ^u sublun>y ?+s1 b h[ %all[ are all m5's ?\ghts 9 reg>d ( t :i* is8 ,god has prep>$1 inde$1 8 ?rone 9 ! heav5s4 ,t is true1 t 8 glory do? manife/ itself 9 "s /range & maje/ic mann] above1 b ! :ole t5or ( ,scripture %[s t he is n %ut up 9 heav51 b t he imm$iately c>es =1 gov]ns1 & disposes all ?+s 9 ! _w1 = 8 k+dom is ov] all4 ,x is ! weakness ( k+s1 n _! glory1 t !y h ne$ ( deputies1 x is 8 glory1 n bas5ess1 to look to ! meane/ ( 8 creatures4 ,x is a poor resemblance & empty %ad[ t k+s h ( him1 he rules 9 ! k+doms ( m51 & to him belongs ! dom9ion & ! glory4 ,he des]ves ! "n ( a k+1 ^: beck heav5 & e>? obey4 ,c a k+ comm& t ! sea fl[ n8 ,c a p>liam5t act & orda9 t ! sun rise n8 ,or w ^! obey !m8 ,yet at 8 decree & comm& ! sun is d>k1 ! sea /&s /ill1 ! m\nta9s tremble2 8at ?y rebuke ! sea fl$40 ,alas6 :at d we mean t we look ^u creatures1 & act ourselves z if we 7 indep5d5t 9 our be+ & mov+8 ,h[ _m ?+s fall out & y call !m casual & attribute !m to =tune8 ,h[ _m ?+s d ! _w gaze ^u1 ?9k ^u1 & disc\rse ^u1 & yet n "o ?\ght1 "o ^w ( ,god all ! "t8 ,:at m cont+5t ?an ! fall+ ( a sp>r[ on ! gr\nd8 ,& yet ev5 t is n unexpect$ to him1 b x fl[s f 8 w & c\nsel4 ,:at less tak5 notice ( or kn[n ?an ! hairs ( y\r head8 ,yet ^! are p>ticul>ly numb]$ by him1 & s t no p[] 9 ! _w c add to !m or dim9i% f !m )\t 8 c\nsel4 ,o :at w\ld ! belief ( ?is d to raise our he>ts to suitable ?\ghts ( ,god above ! creatures1 to increase ! fe>1 fai?1 & love ( ,god1 & to abate f our fe> ( m51 & our va9 & unpr(itable c>es & p]plexities8 ,h[ w\ld y look ^u ! affairs ( m51--! c\nsels1 contrivances1 endeav\rs1 & successes ( m51--:5 !y are turn+ ?+s upside d[n1 & plott+ ! ru9 ( 8 p1 & e/abli%+ !mselves alone 9 ! e>?8 ,:at w\ld y ?9k ( all ^! revolutions at ?is "t8 ,_m s\ls are a/oni%$ at !m1 & /& gaz+ at :at is done & to be done4 ,& ?is is ! v language ( y\r spirits & ways4 ,! ,"l ha? =sak5 ! e>?1 ! ,"l see? n4 ,?is is ! language ( our p>liam5ts & p4 ,!y d imag9e t !y are do+ _! own bus9ess & mak+ all sure = !mselves4 ,b1 ,o :at w\ld a s\l ?9k t c\ld escape above !m all1 & arise up to ! fir/ :eel ( pres5t motions6 ,a s\l t did /& ^u ! exalt$ t[] ( ! ^w ( ,god1 & look$ (f x by ! prospect ( fai?1 w\ld pres5tly discov] ! circle 9 :i* all ^! w&]+s & *anges are conf9$1 & see m51 /ates1 armies1 nations1 & all ( !m do+ no?+ b turn+ ab\t 9 a r\nd1 z a horse 9 a mill1 f ,god's et]nal purpose1 by 8 almighty p[]1 to 8 unspeakable glory4 ,y might behold all ^! extravagant motions ( ! creatures1 inclos$ )9 ^? limits1 t !y mu/ beg9 "h1 & end "h1 ?\gh !mselves are s bea/ly t !y nei!r "k ( :om nor = :om _! c\nsels & actions are4 ,c]ta9ly1 ,satan _c break )\t ?is compass1 to s]ve 8 own hum\r4 ,pr9cipalities & p[]s _c d x4 ,if !y w n glorify him1 he %all glorify himself by !m1 & ^u !m4 ,lecture ,,xxi4 ,( ,! ,fir/ ,cov5ant ,made ,) ,man ,g54 ii4 #ag4--8;,b ( ! tree ( ! k ( good & evil1 ?\ %all n eat ( x1 = 9 ! day t ?\ eate/ !re(1 ?\ %alt surely die40--,g54 i4 #bf4--8;,& ,god said1 ,let u make man 9 our image1 aft] our lik5ess4 ,& let !m h dom9ion ov] ! fi% ( ! sea1 & ov] ! f[l ( ! air1 & ov] ! cattle1 & ov] all ! e>?1 & ov] e creep+ ?+ t creepe? ^u ! e>?40 ,! /ate :]e9 man 0 creat$ at fir/1 y he>d 0 exce$+ good1--all ?+s v good1 & he be/ ( all1 ! *oice/ ext]nal & visible piece ( ,god's workman%ip1 made accord+ to ! mo/ excell5t patt]n1--8aft] our image40 ,?\gh x be a d\ble mis]y to be once happy1 yet see+ ! k ( our mis]y is1 by ! grace ( ,god1 made ! entry to a new happ9ess1 x is mo/ necess>y to take a view ( :at man once 01 t we may be m s5sible ( :at he n[ is4 ,y may take up ?is image & lik5ess 9 ?ree bran*es4 ,fir/1 !re 0 a sweet con=mity ( ! s\l 9 its und]/&+1 w1 & affections unto ,god's hol9ess & light1--a beautiful light 9 ! m9d1 d]iv$ f t f\nta9-light1 by :i* ,adam did exactly "k bo? div9e & natural ?+s4 ,:at a great diff]5ce do? yet appe> betwe5 a le>n$ man & an ignorant rude p]son1 ?\gh x be b 9 relation to natural ?+s6 ,! "o is b l a bea/ 9 comp>ison ( ! o!r4 ,o h[ mu* m 0 !re betwe5 ,adam's k & t ( ! mo/ le>n$6 ,! highe/ advancem5t ( art & indu/ry 9 ?is life rea*es no fur!r ?an to a le>n$ ignorance ( ! my/]ies 9 ! works ( ,god1 & yet !re is a wond]ful satisfaction to ! m9d 9 x4 ,b h[ mu* sweet complac5cy ha? ,adam _h1 ^: he>t 0 s enl>g$ z to "k bo? ?+s high] & l[]1 _! natures1 prop]ties1 & virtues1 & sev]al op]ations6 ,no d\bt c\ld tr\ble him1 no difficulty vex him1 no controv]sy or "q p]plex him1 b above all1 ! k ( t glori\s & et]nal ,be+1 t gave him a be+1 & infus$ su* a _s into him1--! behold+ ( su* inf9ite treasures ( wisdom1 & goodness1 & p[] 9 him1 :at an amiable & refre%ful sight w\ld x be1 :5 !re 0 no cl\d ( s9 & ignorance to int]pose & eclipse ! full enjoym5t ( t uncreat$ light6 ,:5 ! aspect ( ! sun makes ! moon s glori\s & beautiful1 :at may y conceive ( ,adam's s\l fram$ ) a capacity to receive light imm$iately f ,god's c\nt5ance6 ,h[ fair & beautiful w\ld t s\l be1 until ! d>k cl\d ( s9 did int]pose itself6 ,!n consid]1 :at a beautiful rectitude & uprightness1 :at a comely ord] & subord9ation w\ld ensue ^u ?is light1 & make 8 w & affections wond]fully good 8,god made man upright10 ,eccles4 vii4 #bi4 ,!re 0 no ?raw7#aeb7 or crack 9 all1--all ! p[]s ( ! s\l b5d+ upright t[>ds t ,f\nta9 ( all goodness4 ,n[ ! s\l is crook$ & b5ds d[nw>d t[>ds ^? base e>?ly ?+s t are ! abasem5t ( ! s\l1 !n x look$ upright t[>ds ,god1--_h no appetite1 no delight b 9 him & 8 fulness1 & _h ! moon or *angeable _w "u its feet4 ,!re 0 a beauty ( hol9ess & righte\sness :i* 7 ! col\rs t did p]fect & adorn ^? l9eam5ts ( ! image ( ,god :i* k did draw 9 ! s\l4 8,he 0 a burn+ & a %9+ light10 may be truly said ( ,adam1 :o _h z mu* life z light1 z mu* delight 9 ,god z k ( him4 ,?is 0 ! "r con/itution & disposition ( man1--8 head lift$ up 9 hol9ess & love t[>ds ,god1 8 arms /ret*$ out 9 righte\sness & equity t[>ds man & all ! affections ( ! man "u _! comm&1 !y c\ld n tr\ble ?is sea ) any tempe/1 because !y 7 "u a p[]ful comm&]1 :o kept !m "u su* awe & ob$i5ce z ! c5turion 8 s]vants--say+ to "o1 ,g1 & he goe?1 & to ano!r1 ,come1 & he come?1 s5d+ out love "o way1 holy hatr$ ano!r way4 ,^! 7 z w+s to ! bird to flee ^u1 z :eels to ! *>iot to run ^u1 ?\gh n[ x be turn$ j contr>y1 t ! *>iot draws ! coa*man1 because ! motion is d[nw>d4 ,!re c\ld be no motion 9 an upright man's s\l till ! holy & righte\s w gave out a s5t5ce ^u x4 ,t 0 ! primum mobile :i* 0 turn$ ab\t itself by su* an intellig5tia z ! und]/&+4 ,& s x 0 9 ,*ri/1--affection c\ld n move him1 b he did move 8 own affections1 he tr\bl$ himself4 ,9 u ! s]vant rides on horses1 & ! pr9ce walks on foot1 ev5 z 9 a di/emp]$ society1 ! laws & ord9ances proce$ by an unnatural way f ! viol5ce ( unruly subjects usurp+ ov] _! ma/]s4 ,holy & righte\s man c\ld bo? raise up 8 affections1 & compose !m aga91 !y 7 "u su* nurture & discipl9e4 ,he c\ld h said1 ,hi!rto1 & no fur!r1 9 :i* !re 0 "s resemblance ( ,god rul+ ! rag+ & unruly sea4 ,b n[1 if once !y get entry into our city1 !y are m p[]ful ?an ! gov]nor1 & w n take laws f him1 b give him r4 ,:5 we h giv5 way to our passions1 !y d next :at !y please1 n :at we p]mit4 ,next 8 excell5cy consi/$ 9 su* an immunity & fre$om f all fe> ( mis]y & dang]1 f all t\* ( sorr[ or pa91 & did enjoy su* a holy complac5cy & delight 9 8 own e/ate1 z made him completely happy4 ,9 ?is he 0 l ,god4 ,?is is 8 bless$ness1 t he is absolutely well pleas$ 9 himself1 t he is )\t ! rea* ( fe> & dang]1 t none c impair x1 none c mat* x4 8,i am ,god & none else10 t is suffici5cy ( delight to "k himself1 & 8 own suffici5cy4 ,inde$1 man 0 made *angeable1 mutably good1 t 9 ?is he might "k ,god 0 above him1 & s might h gr\nd ( wat*fulness & dep5d5ce ^u him = cont9uance ( 8 happ9ess :o made him happy4 ,b be+ made s upright1 no disquiet+ fe> nor p]plex+ c>e c\ld tr\ble him4 ,!n la/ly1 if y add unto ?is1 holy satisfaction ) 8 own /ate & fre$om1 ! dom9ion & sov]eignty he _h ov] ! creatures z a consequ5t fl[+ f t image1 y may imag9e :at a happy creature he 04 ,:atsoev] cont5tm5t or satisfaction ! creatures c\ld af=d1 all ( !m will+ly & pleasantly w\ld concur to be/[ x ^u man1 )\t 8 c>e or toil1 z if !y _h acc\nt$ x !n happ9ess to s]ve him4 ,:at m excell5t ?an ?is ord]8 ,man c\nt+ x 8 happ9ess & delight to s]ve ,god & creatures e/eem+ x _! happ9ess to s]ve man1 all ?+s runn+ t[>ds him ) all _! goodness1 z to a common c5tre1 & he return+ all to ,god1 f :5ce !y did imm$iately fl[4 ,?us1 besides ! fulness & ri*es ( ,god's goodness imm$iately conf]r$ ^u man1 he 0 enri*$ ) all ! /ore & goodness t ! e>? 0 full (4 ,god hav+ made man ?us & furni%$ him aft] ?is mann]1 he gave him a law1 & !n he made a cov5ant ) him4 ,!re 0 a law fir/ impr9t$ into ,adam1 & !n a law prescrib$ unto him4 ,!re 0 a law writt5 9 8 he>t1 ! rema9d] ( :i* ,paul sai? makes ! ,g5tiles 8inexcusable10 b x 0 p]fectly drawn 9 him4 ,all ! pr9ciples & notions ( good & evil 7 exactly drawn 9 x4 ,he _h a natural disc]n+ ( !m1 & a natural incl9ation to all good1 & av]sion f all evil1 z !re is a k9d ( law impos$ by ,god ^u o!r creatures1 :i* !y con/antly keep & d n sw]ve f1 ev5 8 decree & comm&m5t1 to ! ob$i5ce ( :i* !y are compos$ & fram$4 ,! sea ha? a law & comm& to fl[ & ebb1 & x is t comm& t breaks its pr\d waves on ! s&1 :5 !y ?reat5 to ov]fl[ m\nta9s4 ,! bea/s obey a law1 writt5 9 _! natures1 ( eat+ & dr9k+1 ( satisfy+ _! s5ses1 & e "o ha? its sev]al in/9ct & prop5sion to sev]al op]ations1 s ,god gave a m noble in/9ct unto man1 suitable to 8 reasonable s\l1--an in/9ct & impulse to please ,god1 9 su* duties ( hol9ess & righte\sness1 a sympa?y ) su* ways ( integrity & godl9ess1 & an innate antipa?y aga9/ su* ways z 7 displeas+ to him or di%on\rable to ! creature4 ,!re is a k9d ( comel9ess & sweet h>mony & proportion betwe5 su* works1 z ! love ( ,god & man1 ! use ( all = 8 glory1 ( :om all ?+s are1 & man's reasonable be+4 ,su* a ?+ do? suit & become x4 ,aga91 o!r ?+s1 z ! hatr$ ( ,god & m51 neglect & =getfulness ( him1 drunk5ness & abas+ lu/s ( t k9d1 d disagree1 & are indec5t to x4 ,o h[ happy 0 ,adam1 :5 hol9ess & righte\sness 7 n writt5 on tables ( /one1 b on 8 he>t1 & :5 !re 0 no ne$ ( ext]nal p]suasion1 b !re 0 an inw>d impulse1 incl9+ him /rongly1 & lay+ a k9d ( sweet necessity ^u him to t :i* 0 bo? 8 duty to ,god & m5 & 8 own dignity & privilege6 ,?is 01 no "q1 ! v beauty ( 8 s\l--to be n only "u a law prop] & peculi> to himself1 b to be inw>dly fram$ & m\ld$ to x--to be a liv+ law unto himself4 ,b besides ?is inw>d impr9t$ law ( hol9ess & righte\sness1 :i* did )\t m rules direct & det]m9e him to t :i* is 9 itself good1 x pleas$ ! ,"l to prescribe & impose a positive law unto him1 to comm& him ab/95ce f a ?+ nei!r good nor evil1 b indiff]5t1 & su* a ?+ z ( itself he might h done z well z made use ( any o!r creature4 ,!re 0 no diff]5ce betwe5 ! fruit :i* 0 dis*>g$ him1 & ! fruit ( ! re/ ( ! g>d51 !re 0 no?+ 9 x did require ab/95ce1 & no?+ 9 him ei!r4 ,yet = mo/ wise & holy ends1 ! ,"l enjo9s him to ab/a9 f t fruit1 & puts an act ( re/ra9t ^u him1 to abridge 8 lib]ty 9 t :i* might prove 8 ob$i5ce1 & n h9d] 8 happ9ess1 or dim9i% x1 because he furni%$ him abundantly beside4 ,y may p]ceive two reasons ( x4 ,"o is1 t ! sov]eign p[] & dom9ion ( ,god ov] all m51 may be m em95tly held =?1 & t visibly 9 su* a symbol & sign4 ,he :o put man 9 su* a well furni%$ h\se1 & plac$ him 9 a pl5tiful & fruitful g>d51 res]ves "o tree1 8?\ %alt n eat !re(10 to let ,adam see & "k1 t he is ! sov]eign own] ( all ?+s1 & t 8 dom9ion ov] ! creatures & _! s]vice unto him1 0 n s mu* = any natural pr]ogative ( man above !m1 z out ( div9e b\nty & indulg5ce1 because he _h *os5 a creature to himself to beautify & make happy4 ,?is 0 a /&+ visible te/imony1 to br+ man cont9ually to remembrance ( 8 sov]eignty1 t be+ ?us f> exalt$ above o!r creatures1 he might "k himself to be "u 8 ,creator1 & t he 0 inf9itely above him1 t he might rememb] 8 own homage & subjection to ,god1 :5ev] he look$ ^u 8 dom9ion ov] ! creatures4 ,& truly 9 o!r natural duties :i* an inw>d pr9ciple & in/9ct drives unto1 ! suitabl5ess & conv5i5cy or beauty ( ! ?+ do? (t5 prepond]ate1 & might make man to obs]ve !m )\t s mu* reg>d ( ! w & pleasure ( ! ,mo/ ,high4 ,b 9 ?is ! ,"l w\ld h no o!r reason ( ob$i5ce to appe> b 8 own absolute w & pleasure1 to tea* all m5 to consid] 9 _! act+s r ! w ( ! comm&] ?an ! goodness or use ( ! ?+ comm&$4 ,& !n1 = ?is reason1 x 0 enjo9$ to make a m exact trial1 & to take a m ample pro( ( ,adam's ob$i5ce4 ,(t5times we d ?+s comm&$ ( ,god1 b ^u :at gr\nd or motive8 ,because our own int]e/ lies 9 !m1--because !re is an inw>d weight & pondus ( affection press+ u to !m4 ,! ,"l comm&s ! mutual duties betwe5 p>5ts & *ildr51 betwe5 man & wife1 betwe5 fri5ds1 duties ( self-pres]vation & def5ce1 & su* l1 & _m are v exact & dilig5t 9 p]=m+ ^!1 b f :at pr9ciple8 ,x is easy to disc]n4 ,n because !y are comm&$ ( ,god1--n s mu* z a ?\ght ( t = ! mo/ "p1--b because ( an inw>d & natural incl9ation ( affection t[>ds ourselves & our relations1 :i* is l an in/9ct & an impulse driv+ u to ^? duties4 ,& truly we may say1 x is ! goodness & b\nty ( ! ,"l t ha? conjo9$ 9 mo/ p>ts ( comm&$ duties our own int]e/ & advantage1 our own incl9ation & prop5sion ) 8 au?ority1 or else ! toil & pa9 ( !m w\ld ov]balance ! weight ( 8 au?ority4 ,n[ !n1 9 su* duties z are already impr9t$ on man's he>t1 & consonant to 8 own reason1 !re _c be a cle> pro( ( ob$i5ce to ,god's w4 ,! pure & nak$ nature ( ob$i5ce do? n s cle>ly %9e =? 9 ! obs]vation ( ^!4 ,x is no great trial ( ! creature's subjection ( its w to 8 supreme w1 :5 !re are s _m reasons besides 8 w1 :i* may incl9e man's w unto x4 ,b "h1 9 a matt] 9 itself pleasant to ! s5ses1 unto :i* he _h a natural incl9ation1 ! ,"l int]poses himself by a comm& ( re/ra9t1 to take full probation :e!r man w\ld submit to 8 good pleasure m]ely = itself1 or :e!r he w\ld obey m]ely because ,god comm&s4 ,& inde$ 9 su* l duties z h no comm5dation b f ! w & au?ority ( ! lawgiv]1 x w appe> :e!r man's ob$i5ce be pure & simple ob$i5ce1 & :e!r m5 love ob$i5ce = itself alone1 or = o!r reasons4 ,!re=e ! ,"l sai?1 ,ob$i5ce is bett] ?an sacrifice1 & disob$i5ce is rebellion4 ,suppose1 9 su* ?+s z c nei!r hurt u nor help u1 ,god put a re/ra9t ^u u--?\gh ob$i5ce may be ( less wor? ?an 9 o!r m sub/antial ?+s1 yet disob$i5ce 9 su* easy matt]s is mo/ he9\s1 because x proclaims op5 rebellion aga9/ ,god4 ,if x be light & easy1 x is m easily obey$1 & ! m s9 & wick$ness 9 disobey+2 & !re=e is ,adam's s9 call$ 8disob$i5ce0 9 a signal mann]1 7,rom4 v4 #ai17 because1 by refus+ su* a small po9t ( homage & subjection1 he did ca/ (f ,god's p[] & au?ority ov] him1 & w\ld n ackn[l$ge him = 8 sup]ior4 ,?is %\ld tea* u1 :o believe ! repair+ ( t image by ,jesus ,*ri/1 to /udy su* a respect & rev]5ce to ,god's holy w z to d all ?+s )\t m ask+ :y x is s4 ,if we once "k :at x is1 !re is no m "q to be ask$4 ,( creatures we mu/ inquire a qu>e aft] a quid1--a :y1 aft] we "k :at _! w is4 ,b ,*ri/ians %\ld h _! wills s subdu$ unto ,god's1 t ?\gh no pr(it nor advantage 7 to r$\nd by ob$i5ce1 ?\gh x 7 9 ?+s repugnant & cross to our incl9ation & hum\r1 yet we %\ld s]ve & obey him z a te/imony ( our homage & subjection to him4 ,& till we le>n ?is1 & be m ab/ract$ f our own int]e/s 9 ! ways ( ob$i5ce1 ev5 f ! int]e/s ( peace1 & com=t1 & lib]ty1 we d n obey him because he comm&s1 b = our own sakes4 ,x is ! practice ( ,ant9omians1 & contr>y to true godl9ess1 to look ^u ! law ( ,god z ! creature's bondage1 z mo/ ( u d 9 our walk+4 ,a ,*ri/ian1 9 :om ! image ( ,god is r5ew$ accord+ to righte\sness & hol9ess1 %\ld e/eem subjection & con=mity to a law1 & to ! w ( ,god1 8 only true lib]ty1 yea1 ! v beauty ( ! s\l2 & nev] is a s\l advanc$ 9 con=mity to ,god1 till ?is be its delight1 n a burd5 or task4 ,lecture ,,xxii4 ,( ,! ,fir/ ,cov5ant4 ,gal4 iii4 #ab4--8,! law is n ( fai?2 b ! man t doe? !m %all live 9 !m40--,g54 ii4 #ag4--8;,b ( ! tree ( ! k ( good & evil1 ?\ %alt n eat ( x2 = 9 ! day t ?\ eate/ !re(1 ?\ %alt surely die40 ,! ,"l made all ?+s = himself1 to %[ =? ! glory ( 8 "n2 & man 9 a m em95t & special mann]1 = m em95t manife/ations ( himself2 !re=e all 8 deal+s t[>ds m51 :e!r righte\s or s9ful1 d decl>e ! glory ( ,god4 ,p>ticul>ly1 9 ref]5ce to ! pres5t purpose1 he resolv$ to manife/ two %9+ prop]ties1--8 sov]eignty & goodness4 ,8 sov]eignty is %[$1 9 giv+ out a law & comm& to ! creature2 & 8 goodness is manife/$ 9 mak+ a cov5ant ) 8 creature2 z "h y see ! t]ms ( a cov5ant1 a duty requir$1 & a promise made1 &1 9 case ( fail+1 a ?reat5+ con=m$ to ! promise4 ,he might h requir$ ob$i5ce simply1 z ! ,"l & sov]eign own] ( ! be+ & op]ations ( ! creatures2 & t 0 en\gh ( obligation to b9d all fle%1 t ! ,creator is lawgiv]1 t he :o gives a be+ do? set b\nds & limits to ! ex]cise & use ( t be+4 ,b x pleas$ ! ,"l1 9 8 inf9ite goodness & love1 to add a promise & ?reat5+ to t law & comm&1 & s turns x to ! nature ( a volunt>y cov5ant & agreem5t1 :]eby he do? mitigate & sweet5 8 au?ority & p[]1 & condesc5ds s l[ to man z to take on himself a great] obligation ?an he puts ^u man1 8,d ?is1 & ?\ %alt live40 ,he might !n1 out ( 8 absolut5ess & p[]1 h requir$ at ! creature's h& any t]ms he pleas$1 ev5 ! h>de/ :i* c\ld be imag9$1 & yet no inju/ice 9 him4 ,he might h put laws on m5 to re/ra9 all _! natural lib]ty1 & 9 e ?+1 to proclaim no?+ b 8 own supremacy4 ,b ,o :at goodness & condesc5sion is ev5 9 ! v matt] ( ! law2 & !n 9 ! mann] ( prescrib+ x ) a promise6 ,9 ! matt]1 s j & equitable to conv9ce all m5's consci5ces1 yea1 ev5 engrav5 on _! he>ts1 t he lays n _m burd5s on1 b :at m5's consci5ces mu/ lay on !mselves2 t !re is no?+ 9 x all1 :5 summ$ up1 h>d] ?an ?is1--love ,god mo/ ( all1 & ?y neighb\r z ?yself1 :i* all m5 mu/ proclaim to be due1 ?\gh x _h n be5 requir$2 & b "o precept add$ by 8 m]e w1 :i* yet 0 s easy a ?+1 z x 0 a wond] ! ,"l ( all put no o!r conditions on ! creatures4 ,& !n = ! mann]2 t x is prop\nd$ cov5ant-wise1 ) a promise1 n to expect ! creature's cons5t--= x did n dep5d on 8 acceptation1 he be+ b\nd to accept any t]ms 8 ,"l prop\nd$--b because ! matt] & all 0 s equitable1 & ! conditions s ample1 t if x _h be5 prop\nd$ to any rational man1 he w\ld h cons5t$ ) an admiration at ,god's goodness4 ,inde$1 if we speak /rictly1 !re _c be a prop] cov5ant betwe5 ,god & man1--!re is su* an inf9ite di/ance betwe5 su* unequal p>ties1 our ob$i5ce & p]=mance be+ absolutely 9 8 p[]4 ,we _c promise x z our own1 & x be+ b our duty1 we _c crave or expect a rew>d 9 ju/ice1 nei!r c he owe any ?+ to ! creature4 ,yet x pleas$ 8 maje/y to prop\nd x 9 ^! t]ms1 & to /oop s l[ unto m5's capacities1 &1 z x 71 come (f ! ?rone ( 8 sov]eignty1 bo? to require su* duties ( m51 & to promise unto !m su* a free rew>d4 ,& ! reasons ( ?is may be pla9 ^u ,god's "p & ^u ours4 ,9 su* deal+1 he consult$ 8 own glory1 & man's good4 ,8 own glory1 ,i say1 is manife/$ 9 x1 & *iefly ! glory ( 8 goodness & love1 t ! ,mo/ ,high comes d[n s l[ z to article ) 8 own foot/ool1 t he *anges 8 absolute "r into a mod]ate & temp]ate gov]nm5t1 & temp]s 8 lordly & truly mon>*ical p[] by su* a commixture ( g5tl5ess & goodness1 9 requir+ no?+ b :at man behov$ to call reasonable & due1 & 9 promis+ s mu* z no creature c\ld *all5ge any title to x4 ,:5 ! law 0 promulgat$1 8,d ?is10 eat n ( ?is tree1 ,adam's consci5ce behov$ to say1 8,am51 ,"l2 all is due1 all ! reason 9 ! _w = x40 ,b :5 ! promise is add$1 & ! trumpet s\nds long]1 8,?\ %alt live60 ,o m ?an reason1 m ?an is due1 mu/ 8 consci5ce say6 ,x 0 reason1 t ! mo/ high ,"l %\ld use 8 foot/ool z 8 foot/ool1 & set 8 s]vant 9 ! place ( a s]vant1 & s keep di/ance f him4 ,b h[ /range is x t he humbles himself to make fri5d%ip ) man1 to assume him 9 a k9d ( famili>ity & equality8 ,& ?is ,*ri/ is n =getful (4 ,:5 he re/ores m51 he puts !m 9 all _! =m] dignities2 8,i call y n s]vants b fri5ds40 ,next1 8 wisdom do? appe> 9 ?is1 t :5 he _h made a reasonable creature1 he takes a way ( deal+1 suitable to 8 nature1 to br+ =? will+ & free ob$i5ce by ! p]suasion ( su* a rew>d1 & ! t]ror ( su* a puni%m5t4 ,he mo/ wisely did enclose ! w ( man1 z x 71 on bo? sides1 ) h$ges ( puni%m5t & rew>d1 :i* might h be5 a suffici5t def5ce or gu>d aga9/ all ! irruptions ( contr>y p]suasions1 t man might cont9ue 9 ob$i5ce1 & t :5 he w5t to ! "r h& or left1 he might be kept 91 by ! hope ( su* an ample promise1 & ! fe> ( su* a dreadful ?reat5+4 ,b !n ! righte\sness ( ,god do? appe> 9 ?is2 = !re is no?+ do? m illu/rate ! ju/ice ( ! judge1 ?an :5 ! malefactor ha? be=e cons5t$ to su* a puni%m5t 9 case ( transgression1 :5 ! law is confirm$ by ! cons5t & approbation ( man4 ,n[ he has man subscrib+ already to 8 judgm5t1 & s all ! _w mu/ /op _! m\? & become guilty 9 case ( transgression ( su* a righte\s comm& aft] su* w>n+4 ,b1 9 ! next place1 x is no less = man's good4 ,:at an hon\r & dignity 0 put ^u man1 :5 he 0 tak5 into fri5d%ip ) ,god6 ,to be 9 cov5ant ( fri5d%ip ) a k+1 ,o :at a dignity is x acc\nt$6 ,& "s d acc\nt x a great privilege to be 9 company1 & conv]se ) "s em95t & great p]son4 ,b may n m5 say ) ! ,psalmi/1 ,"l1 8:at is man t ?\ art m9dful ( him1 or ! son ( man t ?\ visite/ him80 ,psal4 viii4 ,aga91 :at way m fit & suitable to /ir up & con/ra9 ,adam unto a will+ & con/ant ob$i5ce1 :5 he _h ! enc\ragem5t ( su* a graci\s rew>d1 & ! det]m5t ( su* a fe>ful puni%m5t8 ,betwe5 ^! two banks might ! silv] /reams ( ob$i5ce h run = ev] )\t break+ ov]4 ,he 0 b\nd to all1 ?\gh no?+ _h be5 promis$4 ,b !n to h su* a hope1 :at spirits might x add to him8 ,! ,"l _h be5 free1 ^u man's ob$i5ce1 ei!r to cont9ue him 8 happy e/ate1 or to d5ude him ( x1 or to annihilate him4 ,!re 0 no obligation ly+ on him4 ,b n[1 :at confirmation might man h by look+ ^u ! c]ta9 recomp5se ( rew>d--:5 ,god br+s himself freely "u an obligation ( a promise1 & s asc]ta9s x to 8 s\l1 :i* he c\ld nev] h dream$ (1 & gives him lib]ty to *all5ge him ^u 8 fai?fulness to p]=m x6 ,& !n1 la/ly1 ,!re 0 no way s fit to comm5d ,god1 & sweet5 him unto 8 s\l z ?is4 ,adam knew t 8 goodness c\ld n ext5d to ,god2 t 8 righte\sness c\ld n help him1 nor 8 wick$ness hurt him1 & s c\ld expect no?+ f 8 exact ob$i5ce4 ,b n[1 :5 ,god's goodness do? s ov]fl[ ^u ! creature1 & ! ,"l takes pleasure to communicate himself to make o!rs happy1 ?\gh he _h ne$ ( none1 ,o h[ mu/ x engage ! he>t ( man to a delightful remembrance1 & conv]se ) t ,god6 ,z 8 au?ority %\ld impr9t rev]5ce1 s 8 goodness ?us manife/$ %\ld engrave confid5ce4 ,& ?us ! life ( man 0 n only a life ( ob$i5ce1 b a life ( pleasure & delight2 n only a holy1 b a happy life1 yea1 happy 9 hol9ess4 ,n[1 z x 0 ,paul's great bus9ess 9 prea*+1 to ride m>*es betwe5 ! cov5ant ( grace1 & ! cov5ant ( works1--to take m5 (f t old brok5 %ip to ?is sure plank ( grace t is (f]$ by ,jesus ,*ri/ to dr[n+ s\ls1--s x w\ld be our great "w to %[ unto y ! nature ( ?is cov5ant1 & ! t]ms !re(1 t y may h5ce=? f9d & "k t salvation to be n[ impossible by ! law :i* s _m seek 9 x4 ,we h no err& to speak ( ! fir/ ,adam1 b ! bett] to lead y to ! second4 ,our life 0 once 9 ! fir/1 b he lo/ himself & u bo?2 b ! second1 by los+ himself1 saves bo?4 ,we h no?+ to d to speak ( ! fir/ cov5ant1 b t we may lead y1 or pursue y r to ! second1 e/abli%$ on bett] t]ms & bett] promises4 ,! t]ms ( ?is cov5ant are1--,d ?is & live4 ,p]fect ob$i5ce )\t "o jot ( fail+ or fall+1--an entire & univ]sal accompli%m5t ( ! :ole w ( ,god1--t is ! duty requir$ ( man4 ,!re is no latitude left 9 ! b>ga9 to admit endeav\rs in/ead ( p]=mance1 or desire in/ead ( duty4 ,!re is no place = rep5tance "h4 ,if a man fail 9 "o po9t1 he falls f ! :ole promise2 by ! t5or ( ?is b>ga91 !re is no hope ( recov]y4 ,if y w\ld h ! duty 9 a ^w1 x is a love ( ,god ) all our he>t & s\l1 & our neighb\r z ourselves2 & t te/ifi$ & v]ifi$ 9 all duties & (fices ( ob$i5ce to ,god1 & love to m51 )\t ! lea/ mixture ( s9 & infirmity4 ,n[1 ! promise on ,god's "p is inde$ l>g] ?an t duty1 n only because undes]v$1 b ev5 9 ! matt] ( x1 x is s abundant1--life1 et]nal life1 cont9uance 9 a happy e/ate4 ,!re is a ?reat5+ add$1 8,9 ! day ?\ eate/ ?\ %alt surely die20 t is1 ?\ %alt become a mortal & mis]able creature1 subject to mis]y "h & h]eaft]2 :i* is m press+ly set d[n 9 t ^w1 8,curs$ is he t abide? n 9 all ?+s writt5 9 ! law to d !m40 ,x is v p]emptory2 t m5 dream n ( escap+ wra? :5 !y break b 9 "o1 suppose !y did abide 9 all ! re/4 ,curs$ is e man f ! highe/ to ! l[e/2 ! ,"l ,almighty is engag$ aga9/ him4 ,8 c\nt5ance1 8 p[] is aga9/ him1 to de/roy him & make him mis]able4 ,:oev] do? fail b 9 "o jot ( ! comm&s1 he %all n only fall f t bless$ condition freely promis$1 b lose all t he already possess$1 fall f t image ( ,god1 dom9ion ov] ! creatures1 & incur1 in/ead ( t possess$ & expect$ happ9ess1 mis]y "h on s\l & body1 9 pa9s1 sicknesses1 tr\bles1 griefs1 c41 & et]nal mis]y on bo?1 )\t measure1 h]eaft]1--8et]nal de/ruction f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 & ! glory ( 8 p[]40 ,n[1 8! law is n ( fai?10 sai? ! apo/le4 ,?is op5s up ! nature ( ! b>ga92 & ! opposition betwe5 ! pres5t cov5ant & t :i* is made ) lo/ s9n]s ) a ,m$iator4 ,?is cov5ant is call$1 ( works1 8,d ?is1 & live20 to him t worke? is ! promise made1 ?\gh freely too4 ,x is grace1 t once a rew>d %\ld be promis$ to ob$i5ce2 b hav+ once resolv$ to give x1 h]e9 ju/ice appe>s 9 an equal & uni=m di/ribution ( ! rew>d1 accord+ to works2 s t :]e !re is an equality ( works !re %all be an equality ( rew>d1 & no diff]5ce put betwe5 p]sons equal2 :i* is ! v fre$om ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 t x passes ov] all su* consid]ations1 & deals equally 9 m]cy ) unequal s9n]s1 & unequally1 x may be1 ) !m t are equal 9 nature4 ,y may ask1 0 n ,adam to believe 9 ,god & did n ! law require fai?8 ,i answ]1 ,*ri/ di/+ui%es a tw(old fai?3 8,y believe 9 ,god1 believe also 9 me40 ,no "q he 0 call$ to believe 9 ,god ! creator ( ! _w1 & t 9 a ?reefold consid]ation4 ,fir/1 to dep5d on ,god ! self-be+ & f\nta9-good4 ,8 own goodness 0 b a flux & emanation f t ,sun ( ,righte\sness1 & s 0 to be p]petuat$ by con/ant abid+ 9 8 sight4 ,! int]position ( man's self betwe5 him & ,god did soon br+ on ?is et]nal night ( d>kness4 ,nature might h taught him to live 9 him 9 :om he _h life & be+ & motion1 & to =get & look ov] 8 own p]fections z evani%+ %ad[s4 ,b ?is quickly ext+ui%$ 8 life1 :5 he began to live 9 himself4 ,next1 he 0 oblig$ to believe ,god's ^w1 bo? ?reat5+ & promise1 & to h ^! con/antly 9 8 view4 ,& c]ta9ly1 if he _h kept 9 8 s]i\s consid]ation1 ! ine/imable bless+ ( life promis$1 & ! fe>ful curse ( dea? ?reat5$1--if he _h n be5 induc$ fir/ to d\bt1 & !n to d5y ! tru? & reality ( ^!1--he _h n attempt$ su* a desp]ate rebellion aga9/ ! ,"l4 ,!n1 ?irdly1 he 0 to believe & p]suade himself ( ! ,"l's fa!rly love1 & t ! ,"l 0 well-pleas$ ) 8 ob$i5ce2 & ?is fai? w\ld c]ta9ly beget mu* peace & quietness 9 8 m9d1 & also con/ra9 him to love him1 & live to him :o lov$ him1 & gave him life & happ9ess out ( love4 ,yet ?is holds true t ! apo/le sai?1 8! law is n ( fai?10 to wit1 9 a ,m$iator & ,r$eem]4 ,x 0 a bond ( imm$iate fri5d%ip2 !re ne$$ none to m$iate betwe5 ,god & man2 !re ne$$ no reconcil] :]e !re 0 no odds nor di/ance4 ,b ! gospel is ( fai? 9 a ,m$iator2 x is ! s\l plight+ its hope ^u ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 its desp]ate necessity1 & s supposes man s9ful & mis]able 9 himself1 & 9 8 own s5se too1 & s putt+ ov] 8 weight & burd5 ^u "o :om ,god ha? made mighty to save4 ,! law is n ( fai?1 b ( p]fect works1--a wat*-^w br\ght 9 ( purpose to br+ m5 (f _! hank]+ aft] a brok5 & desp]ate cov5ant4 ,x admits no rep5tance1 x speaks ( no p>don1 x decl>es no caution] or r$eem]4 ,!re is no?+ to be expect$1 accord+ to ! t5or ( t cov5ant1 b wra? f heav52 ei!r p]sonal ob$i5ce 9 all1 or p]sonal puni%m5t = ev]4 ,t is ! v t]ms ( x1 & x kn[s no o!r ?+4 ,ei!r br+ complete righte\sness & hol9ess to ! promise ( life1 or expect no?+ b dea?4 ,?is may be a sad m$itation to u1 to /& & look back to our =m] e/ate1 & comp>e x ) t into :i* we are fall54 ,t image we spoke (1 is defac$ & blott$ out1 :i* 0 ! glory ( ! creation2 & n[ !re is no?+ s mon/r\s1 s de=m$ 9 ! _w z man4 ,! corruption ( ! be/ ?+s is always wor/2 ! ru9s ( ! mo/ noble creature are mo/ ru9\s2 ! spot ( ! s\l mo/ abom9able4 ,we are no?+ b a mass ( d>kness1 ignorance1 error1 inord9ate lu/2 no?+ b confusion1 disord]1 & di/emp]s 9 ! s\l1 & 9 ! conv]sation ( m52 &1 9 sum1 t bless$ bond ( fri5d%ip ) ,god brok51 discord & enmity ent]$ ^u our side & sep>at$ u f ,god1 & s we c expect no?+ f t fir/ cov5ant b ! curse & wra? ?reat5$4 8,by "o man's disob$i5ce0 s9 ent]$ ^u all1 8& dea? by s920 because 9 t agreem5t ,adam 0 a common p]son repres5t+ u1 & ?us are all m5 once subject to ,god's judgm5t1 & come %ort ( ! glory ( ,god1 fall5 f life into a /ate ( dea?1 &1 = any ?+ t c\ld be expect$1 irrecov]ably4 ,b x ha? pleas$ ! ,"l1 9 8 inf9ite m]cy1 to make a bett] cov5ant 9 ,*ri/ 8 ,son1 t1 :at 0 impossible to ! law1 by reason ( our weakness & wick$ness1 8 ,son1 s5t 9 ! fle%1 condemn$ = s91 might accompli%1 ,rom4 viii4 #c4 ,!re is "s com=t yet aft] ?is2 t cov5ant 0 n ! la/1 & t s5t5ce 0 n irrevocable4 ,he makes a new transaction1 lays ! iniquity ( 8 elect ^u ,*ri/1 & puts ! curse ^u 8 %\ld]s :i* 0 due to !m4 ,ju/ice _c admit ! abrogation ( ! law1 b m]cy pleads = a temp]am5t ( x4 ,& ?us ! ,"l disp5ses ) p]sonal satisfaction1 :i* 9 rig\r he might h crav$2 & f9ds out a ransom1 admits ano!r satisfaction 9 _! "n4 ,& 9 ! "n ( t ,caution] & ,r$eem] is salvation prea*$ ^u bett] t]ms3 ,believe & ?\ %alt be sav$1 ,rom4 x4 #i4 ,?\ lo/ & undone s9n]1 :oev] ?\ art1 t f9de/ ?yself guilty be=e ,god1 & t ?\ can/ n /& 9 judgm5t by ! =m] cov5ant1--?\ :o ha/ no p]sonal righte\sness1 & tru/e/ 9 none1--come "h1 embrace ! righte\sness ( ?y ,caution]1--receive him1 & re/ on him1 & ?\ %alt be sav$4 ,lecture ,,xxiii4 ,( ,! ,/ate ,:]e9 ,man ,0 ,creat$1 ,& ,h[ ,! ,image ,( ,god ,is ,defac$4 ,eccl4 vii4 #bi4--8,lo1 ?is only h ,i f\nd1 t ,god ha? made man upright2 b !y h s\ght out _m inv5tions40 ,! "o half ( true religion consi/s 9 ! k ( ourselves1 ! o!r half 9 ! k ( ,god2 & :atev] besides ?is m5 /udy to "k & apply _! he>ts unto1 x is va9 & imp]t95t1 & l m$dl+ 9 o!r m5's matt]s1 neglect+ our own1 if we d n give our m9ds to ! se>* ( ^!4 ,all ( u mu/ ne$s grant ?is 9 ! g5]al1 t x is an idle & unpr(itable w&]+ abroad1 to be c>ri$ =? to ! k & use ( o!r ?+s1 & 9 ! mean "t to be /rang]s to ourselves1 ) :om we %\ld be mo/ acqua9t$4 ,if any man 0 dilig5t & e>ne/ 9 ! inquiry & use ( ! ?+s 9 ! _w1 ,solomon 04 ,he appli$ 8 he>t to seek out wisdom1 & :at satisfaction 0 9 ! k ( all ?+s natural2 & 9 ?is he atta9$ a great degree beyond all o!r m54 ,yet he pron\nces ( x all aft] exp]i5ce & trial1 t 8?is also is vanity & vexation ( _s10--n only empty & unpr(itable1 & n conduc+ to t true bless$ness he s\ght aft]1--b hurtful & de/ructive1 no?+ b grief & sorr[ 9 x4 ,aft] he _h prov$ all1 ) a resolution to be wise1 yet x 0 f> f him2 8,i said1 ,i w be wise1 b x 0 f> f me10 v]4 #bc4 ,& !re=e1 aft] long w&]+ abroad1 he returns at l5g? home to himself1 to "k ! e/ate ( mank9d4 8,lo1 ?is only h ,i f\nd1 t ,god ha? made man upright2 b !y h s\ght out _m inv5tions40 ,:5 ,i h se>*$ all o!r ?+s1 & f\nd _m ?+s by se>*1 yet1 says he1 :at do? x all conc]n me1 :5 ,i am ignorant ( myself8 ,!re is "o ?+ conc]ns me m ?an all1--to "k ! orig9al ( man1 :at he once 0 made1 & to "k h[ f> he is dep>t$ f 8 orig9al4 ,?is only ,i h f\nd pr(itable to m53 & z ! entry & prep>ation to t bless$ness ,i inquire =1--to h ! true discov]y ( our mis]y4 ,!re are two ?+s1 !n1 conc]n+ man1 t y h to se>* & to "k2 & t n 9 a trifl+ or curi\s mann]1 z if y _h no o!r end 9 x b to "k x z m5 d 9 o!r ?+s1 b 9 a s]i\s & e>ne/ way1 z 9 a matt] ( s mu* conc]nm5t to our et]nal well-be+4 ,9 ?+s t relate p>ticul>ly to ourselves1 we lab\r to "k !m = "s advantage besides ! kn[+ ( !m1 ev5 ?\gh !y be b small & l[] ?+s2 h[ mu* m %\ld we propose ?is unto ourselves 9 ! se>* & exam9ation ( our own e/ate1 n m]ely to "k su* a ?+1 b s to "k x t we may be /irr$ up & provok$ 9 ! s5se ( x to look aft] ! rem$y t ,god holds =?4 ,!re are two ?+s t y h to "k1--:at man once 0 made1 & h[ he is n[ unmade2 h[ happy once1 & h[ mis]able n[4 ,& answ]able to ^! two1 are bran*es ( ! text3 8,god made man upright20 t he 0 once2 8& !y h s\ght out _m inv5tions20 n be+ cont5t$ ) t bless$ness !y 7 creat$ into1 by cat*+ at a high] e/ate ( wisdom1 h fall5 d[n into a gulf ( mis]y2 z ! man t gaz$ on ! />s above him1 & did n take notice ( ! pit "u 8 feet till he fell into x2 & ?us man is n[4 ,s y h a %ort acc\nt ( ! two e/ates ( m52 ( ! e/ate ( grace & righte\sness )\t s91 & ! e/ate ( s9 & mis]y )\t grace4 ,y h ! true /ory ( man f ! creation unto 8 pres5t condition2 b all ! matt] is to h ! lively s5se ( ?is ^u our he>ts4 ,i _h r t we w5t home bewail+ our loss1 & lam5t+ our mis]y1 & long+ = ! recov]y ( t bless$ness1 ?an t we w5t out ) ! exact memory ( all t is spok51 & c\ld repeat x aga94 8,god made man upright40 ,at 8 fir/ m\ld+1 ! ,"l %[$ excell5t art & wisdom1 & goodness too4 ,man did come =? f "u 8 h& 9 ! fir/ edition v glori\s1 to %[ :at he c\ld d2 upright1 t is1 all "r & v exactly con=m$ to ! noble & high patt]n1--endu$ ) div9e wisdom1 su* z might direct him to true happ9ess1--& furni%$ ) a div9e will+ness to foll[ t direction4 ,! comm& 0 n above 8 head z a rod1 b )9 8 he>t z a natural in/9ct4 ,all t 0 )9 him 0 comely & beautiful2 = t glori\s light t %9$ ^u him1 hav+ life & love ) x1 produc$ a sweet h>mony 9 ! s\l4 ,he knew 8 duty1 & lov$ x1 & 0 able to p]=m x4 ,o h[ mu* is 9 ?is "o ^w 8upright60 ,n only s9c]ity & integrity 9 ! s\l1 b p]fection ( all ! degrees & p>ts2 no "p ( hol9ess want+1 & no measure ( ^? p>ts2 no mixture ( d>kness or ignorance1--no mixture ( indisposition or unwill+ness4 ,godl9ess 0 sweet & n labori\s4 ,! love ( ,god1 possess+ ! he>t1 did con=m all )9 & )\t to ! w ( ,god2 & ,o h[ beautiful 0 t con=mity6 ,& t love ( ,god1 ! f\nta9-be+1 did s5d =?1 z a /ream1 love & good-w to all ?+s1 z !y did p>take ( ,god's image2 & s hol9ess t[>ds ,god did beget righte\sness t[>ds m51 & made m5 to p>take ( "o ano!r's happ9ess4 ,?is is a survey ( him 9 8 integrity z ,god made him1 b !re foll[s a sad 8b10--a sad & w(ul exception1--8b !y h s\ght _m inv5tions40 ,we _c look ^u t glori\s e/ate :]eunto man 0 made1 b /raightway we mu/ turn our eyes ^u t mis]y into :i* he ha? plung$ himself1 & be ! m affect$ ) x1 t x 0 once o!rwise4 ,x is mis]y 9 a high degree to h be5 once happy4 ,?is mo/ ( all aggravates our mis]y1 & may increase ! s5se ( x1 t su* man once 01 & su* we might h be51 if we _h n de/roy$ ourselves4 ,:o c look ^u ^! ru9s1 & refra9 m\rn+8 ,x is said1 t ^? :o saw ! glory ( ! fir/ temple1 wept :5 !y beheld ! second1 because x 0 n answ]able to x 9 magnific5ce & glory2 s1 ,i say1 x might occasion mu* sadness & grief1 ev5 to ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 9 :om t image is 9 "p repair$1 & t by a second creation1 to ?9k h[ mu* m happy & bless$ man once 01 :o _h grace & hol9ess )\t s94 ,b c]ta9ly1 x %\ld & mu/ be at fir/1 be=e ?is image be re/or$1 ! bitt] lam5tation ( a s\l1 to look ^u itself :olly ru9\s & defac$1 9 ! view ( t glori\s /ately fabric :i* once 0 made4 ,h[ lam5table a sight is x to behold ! fir/ temple demoli%$1 or ! fir/ creation defac$1 & ! second n yet begun 9 _m s\ls1 ! f\ndation-/one n yet laid6 ,x 0 a sad & doleful inv5tion :i* ,satan inspir$ at fir/ into man's he>t1 to g ab\t to f9d out ano!r happ9ess1--to seek h[ to be wise z ,god1 an inv5tion t did proce$ f hell1--h[ to "k evil exp]im5tally & practically by do+ x6 ,t inv5tion ha? inv5t$ & f\nd out all ! s9 & mis]y "u :i* ! _w groans4 ,x is a poor inv5tion to devise mis]y & torm5t to ! creature4 ,?is 0 ! height ( folly & madness1 = a happy creature to inv5t h[ to make itself mis]able & all o!rs4 ,inde$1 he int5d$ ano!r ?+--to be m happy1 b pride & ambition got a des]v$ fall1 ! result ( all is s9 & mis]y4 ,& n[ f ! fir/ devili% inv5tion1 ! he>t ( man is possess$ ) a multitude ( va9 imag9ations4 ,man is n[ become va9 9 8 imag9ations1 & 8 fooli% he>t is d>k5$4 ,t div9e wisdom he 0 endu$ )al is eclips$1 = x 0 a ray ( ,god's c\nt5ance1 & n[ he is left :olly 9 ! d>k )\t a guide1 )\t a director or lead]4 ,he is turn$ out ( ! pa? ( hol9ess1 & s ( happ9ess4 ,a night ( gross d>kness & bl9dness is come on1 & ! way is full ( pits & sn>es1 & ! end ( x is at be/ et]nal mis]y4 ,& !re is no lamp1 no light to %9e on x1 to %[ him ei!r ! mis]y t he is po/+ unto1 or ! happ9ess t he is flee+ f4 ,!re is no?+ )9 him suffici5t to direct 8 way to bless$ness1 & no?+ will+ or able to foll[ su* a direction4 ,& ?us man is left to ! inv5tion & c\nsel ( 8 own desp]ately wick$ & deceitful he>t1 & t is above all plagues1 to be giv5 up to a reprobate m9d4 ,he is n[ left to su* a tutor & guid]1 & x is full ( inv5tions inde$4 ,b !y are all 9 va91 t is1 all ( !m insuffici5t = ?is great purpose4 ,all ( !m _c make "o hair t is black1 :ite1 mu* less r$eem ! s\l4 ,b besides1 !y are de/ructive4 ,!y pret5d to deliv]1 b !y de/roy4 ,a desp]ate wick$ he>t imag9e? evil cont9ually1 evil aga9/ ,god1 & evil to our own s\ls4 ,& a deceitful he>t smoo?s ov] ! evil1 & pres5ts x "u ano!r notion1 & s1 "u pret5ce ( a fri5d1 x is ! greate/ enemy a man ha?1--a bosom-enemy4 ,all m5's inv5tions1 ?\ghts1 cogitations1 projects1 & endeav\rs1 :at d !y t5d to b to ! satisfaction ( _! lu/s1--ei!r ! lu/s ( ! m9d1 z ambition1 pride1 av>ice1 passion1 rev5ge1 & su* l1--or ! lu/ ( ! body1 z pleasure to ! e>s & eyes1 & to ! fle%8 ,man 0 made ) an upright s\l1 ) a dom9ion ov] t bruti% "p1 m l angels1 b n[1 all 8 inv5tion runs ^u t base & bea/ly "p1 h[ to adorn x1 h[ to beautify x1 h[ to satisfy x1 & = ?is 8 s\l mu/ be a drudge & slave4 ,& if m5 rise up to any ?\ghts ( a high] life1 yet :at is x =1 b to magnify & exalt ! fle%--to seek an excell5cy )91 :i* is lo/1 & s to satisfy ! pride & self-love ( ! he>t4 ,if any man comes ?is l5g?1 z to appreh5d "s mis]y1 yet h[ va9 are 8 inv5tions ab\t ! rem$y ( x4 ,n kn[+ h[ desp]ate ! disease is1 m5 seek help 9 !mselves1 & ?9k1 by indu/ry & c>e & art1 to raise !m up 9 "s measure1 & please ,god by "s expiations or sacrifices ( _! own works4 ,n[1 ?is t5ds to no o!r purpose b to satisfy ! lu/s ( man's pride1 & s x increases t :i* 0 man's fir/ malady1 & keeps !m f ! true physician4 ,9 a ^w1 all man's inv5tions are to ha/5 mis]y on him1 or to bl9dfold himself till x come on2 all 8 inv5tion _c rea* a deliv]y f ?is mis]y4 ,let u !re=e consid] ?is :i* ,solomon ha? f\nd out1 & if we c>efully consid] x1 & accurately pond] x 9 relation to our own s\ls1 !n h we also f\nd x ) him4 ,consid]1 ,i say1 :at man once 01 & :at y are n[1 & bewail y\r mis]y & ! f\nta9 ( x--our dep>ture f ! f\nta9 ( life & bless$ness4 ,"k :at y are1 n only weak b wick$1 ^: art & p[] lies only 9 wick$ness1 skilful & able only to make y\rselves mis]able4 ,& let ?is consid]ation make y ca/ away all y\r confid5ce 9 y\rselves1 & c>ry y =? to a ,r$eem] :o ha? f\nd a ransom--:o ha? f\nd out an excell5t inv5tion to cure all our di/emp]s & desp]ate diseases4 ,! c\nsel ( ! ,holy ,tr9ity t met ab\t--if ,i may s speak--our creation 9 hol9ess & righte\sness aft] 8 own image1 t same ha? consult$ ab\t ! re/ ( x1 & ha? f\nd out ?is c\rse1 t "o ( !m %all be made aft] man's image1 & = ?is purpose1 t he may re/ore aga9 ,god's image unto u4 ,o bless ?is deep inv5tion & happy contrivance ( heav51 t c\ld nev] h br$ 9 any brea/1 b 9 ! dep?s ( et]nal wisdom1 & let u ab&on & =sake our own va9 imag9ations1 & fooli% inv5tions6 ,let u become fools 9 our own eyes1 t we may become wise4 ,man by seek+ to be wise1 became a fool1 t 0 an unhappy inv5tion4 ,n[ x is turn$ contr>y1 let all m5 take ) _! folly & desp]ate wick$ness4 ,let n ! va9 ?\ghts & dreams ( our own well be+ & suffici5cy lodge )9 u1 & we %all be made wise4 ,come to ! ,fa!r's wisdom1--unto ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o is t bless$ inv5tion ( heav5 = our rem$y4 ,h[ long %all va9 ?\ghts lodge )9 y8 ,o :5 w y be wa%$ f !m8 ,h[ long %all n y\r ?\ghts transc5d ?is temporal & bodily life8 ,h[ long d y imag9e to live 9 s91 & die 9 ! ,"l1--to cont9ue 9 s9 & escape wra?8 ,:y d y delude y\r s\ls ) a dream ( hav+ int]e/ 9 ! love ( ,god1 & pur*as+ 8 fav\r by y\r works8 ,^! are "s ( ^? _m inv5tions man ha? s\ght out4 ,lecture ,,xxiv4 ,( ,s9 ,by ,imputation ,& ,propagation4 ,rom4 v4 #ab4--8,:]e=e1 z by "o man s9 ent]$ into ! _w1 & dea? by s92 & s dea? pass$ ^u all m51 = t all h s9n$40 ,?is is a sad subject to speak ^u1 yet x is n m sad ?an useful4 ,?\gh x be unpleasant to hold out a glass to m51 to see _! own vile faces into1 yet is x pr(itable1 yea1 & s necess>y1 t till once a s\l appreh5d its brok5 & desolate condition 9 ! fir/ ,adam1 x c nev] he>tily embrace & come to ! second ,adam4 ,y h "h ! w(ul & dreadful effects & consequ5ts ( ! fir/ transgression ^u all mank9d4 ,! effect is tw(old1--s9 & mis]y1 or s9 & dea?4 ,! subject is univ]sal 9 bo?1--8all m510 ! :ole _w4 ,behold :at a flood ( calamity ha? ent]$ at a small cranny--by "o man's transgression6 ,may x n be said ( s9 9 g5]al1 :at ! wise man speaks ( /rife1--8! beg9n+ (0 s9 8is z :5 "o lette? out wat]80 ,!re=e x _h be5 good leav+ x (t be=e x _h be5 m$dl$ )1 x ent]$ at a small hole1 b x ha? ov]fl[$ a :ole _w s9ce4 ,t :i* fir/ occurs1 is1 t all mank9d1 proce$+ f ,adam by ord9>y bir? are involv$ 9 s9 by ,adam's transgression4 ,b t may seem a h>d say+1 t s9 & dea? %\ld fl[ unto ! :ole po/]ity :o _h no accession to ,adam's transgression4 ,x w\ld seem1 t e man %\ld die = 8 own iniquity1 & t x %\ld rea* no fur!r inju/ice4 ,b consid]1 ,i pray y1 ! relation t ,adam /ood into1 & 9 :i* he is "h hold5 out z a figure ( ,*ri/4 ,adam1 ! fir/ man1 0 a common p]son1 repres5t+ all mank9d1 9 ^: happ9ess or mis]y all %\ld %>e4 ,god contracts ) him on ^! t]ms t 8 po/]ity's e/ate %\ld dep5d on 8 behavi\r4 ,n[1 if all mank9d w\ld h reap$ ! b5efit & advantage ( ,adam's p]sev]ance1--if su* an undes]v$ rew>d ( et]nal life w\ld h r$\nd$ by ! free promise unto !m all1--:at iniquity is x t !y also be %>]s 9 8 mis]y8 ,our /ock & treasure 0 v5tur$ 9 ?is vessel1 & if we 7 to p>take ( its ga91 :y n ( its loss8 ,y see among m51 *ildr5 h "o common lot ) _! p>5ts4 ,if ! fa!r be =feit$1 ! heirs suff] 9 x1 & are ca/ out ( ! inh]itance4 ,x might appe> a sur] way to h ! =tunes ( all--s to speak--dep5d ^u "o1 & _! happ9ess assur$ unto !m ^u ! /&+ ( "o1 ?an to h e "o left to himself1 & 8 own well-be+ dep5d+ ^u 8 own /&+1 z x is m likely "o1 & t ! fir/ "o1 %all n s91 ?an _m2 & especially :5 t "o knew t ! weight ( all 8 po/]ity hung ^u him1 x might h made him v circumspect1 kn[+ ( h[ great mom5t 8 c>riage 04 ,b c]ta9ly we mu/ look a little high] ?an su* reasons1 !re 0 a glori\s purpose ( ,god's pr$om9ant 9 ?is1 else !re 0 no natural necessity ( imput+ ,adam's s9 to ! *ildr5 n yet born1 or propagat+ x to ! *ildr54 ,he t br\ght a holy ,"o & undefil$ out ( a virg9 :o 0 defil$1 c\ld h br\ght all o!rs clean out ( unclean p>5ts4 ,b !re is a high] c\nsel ab\t x4 ,! ,"l w\ld h all m5 subject to 8 judgm5t1--all m5 once guilty1 once 9 an equal /ate ( mis]y1 to illu/rate t special grace %[$ 9 ,*ri/ ! m1 & demon/rate 8 p[] & wra? ^u o!rs4 ,t :i* conc]ns u mo/ is to believe ?is1 t s9 ha? ov]spread all1 & to h ! lively impressions ( ?is 7 ( m mom5t to true religion ?an _m disc\rses ^u x4 ,i _h r y w5t home n curs+ ,adam1 or murmur+ aga9/ ! ,mo/ ,high1 b bemoan+ y\rselves = y\r wret*$ e/ate ?an be able to give reasons = ! g5]al imputation & propagation ( s94 ,y all see x is1 & !re=e y %\ld r m\rn = x ?an ask :y x is4 ,!re is 8s9 ent]$ into ! _w0 by imputation1 & also by propagation4 ,adam's fir/ s9 & he9\s transgression is *>g$ ^u all 8 po/]ity1 & imput$ unto !m1 ev5 unto !m :o h n s9n$ accord+ to 8! similitude ( ,adam's transgression10 t is1 actually z he did4 ,infants1 :om y call innoc5ts1--& inde$ s !y are 9 respect ( y1 :o are come to age1--yet !y are guilty be=e ,god ( t s9 t ru9$ all4 ,n[1 t ye may "k :at y are1 & :at little reason y h to be pleas$ ) y\rselves1 & absolve y\rselves z ye d1 ,i %all unb[el t iniquity unto y4 ,fir/1 ,!re 0 9 x an op5 bann] display$ aga9/ ,god4 ,:5 ! sov]eign ,"l _h enjo9$ 8 creature su* a te/imony ( 8 homage & loyalty1 & t s easy to be p]=m$1 & su* z n a :it c\ld abate f 8 happ9ess1 :at op5 rebellion 0 x to refuse x6 ,x 0 a ca/+ (f ! sov]eign dom9ion ( ,god1 ?an :i* no?+ c be m he9\s1 z if ! clay %\ld refuse to s]ve ! pott]'s pleasure1 & !re=e x is em95tly & signally /yl$ disob$i5ce1 z hav+ no?+ 9 x b ! pure nak$ nature ( disob$i5ce1 no difficulty to excuse x1 = x 0 mo/ easy1 no pleasure to plead = x1 = !re 7 z good fruit beside1 & a _w ( !m1 no necessity to ext5uate x1 s t y c see no?+ 9 x b ! ugly face ( disob$i5ce & rebellion1 7v]4 #ai47 :]eby man drawe? himself f 8 allegiance due to 8 ,mak]1 & %ake? (f ! yoke 9 reproa* ( ! ,mo/ ,high4 ,next1 y may behold ! vile & abom9able face ( +ratitude & un?ankfulness 9 x1 & truly hea!ns h s abhorr$ un?ankfulness t[>ds m51 t !y c\ld n dige/ ! reproa* ( x1--,+ratum si dix]is1 omnia dix]is1 if y call me un?ankful1 y may call me any ?+ or all ?+s47#aec7 ,x is a comp5d ( all vices4 ,x is ev5 iniquity gr[n to maturity & rip5ess4 ,b t su* a fruit %\ld gr[ out ( su* a holy & good soil1 s well dress$ & manur$ by ! ,"l 0 a wond]6 ,"l1 :at 0 man t ?\ did/ s magnify him1 & make him a little l[] ?an ! angels1--t ?\ did/ put all ?+s sublun>y "u 8 feet1 & exalt him above !m6 ,= t creature *os5 & select$ f among all1 to be 8 m9ion1 to /& 9 8 pres5ce1 adorn$ & beautifi$ ) su* gifts & graces1 magnifi$ ) su* glori\s privileges1 made accord+ to ! mo/ excell5t patt]n1 8 own image1 to =get all1 & =get s soon1 & :5 he _h su* a spaci\s g>d5 to make use ( z is suppos$ to make up ! ?ird "p ( ! e>?1 to eat ( no fruit b t :i* 0 =bidd51--!re is no su* mon/r\s +ratitude c be imag9$ z "h 0 act$6 ,b !n consid] ! two f\nta9s f :i* ?is fl[$1 unbelief & pride1 & y %all f9d x ! heavie/ s9 9 ! _w1--unbelief ( 8 ^w & ?reat5+4 ,fir/1 he 0 br\ght to "q x1 & to d\bt ( x1 & !n to d5y x4 ,a ^w s solemnly & p>ticul>ly told him by ! tru? itself1 t ev] a "q ( x c\ld arise 9 8 m9d or get entry1 :at else 0 x ?an to impute iniquity to ! holy ,"o1 & t iniquity1 falsehood & ly+1 :i* 8 nature mo/ abhors8 ,:at 0 x b to blaspheme ! mo/ high & fai?ful ,god1 by he>k5+ to ! sugge/ions ( 8 enemy1 & to cr$it !m m ?an ! ?reat5+s ( ,god1--to give ! v flat contradiction to ,god1--we %all n die1 & to ass5t s he>tily to ,satan's sl&]s & reproa*es ( ,god8 ,& ?is unbelief op5$ a door to ambition & pride1 ! mo/ sacrilegi\s +r$i5t ( all1 :i* is mo/ opposite to ,god1 & unto :i* he mo/ oppos$ himself f ! beg9n+3 8,ye %all be z gods40 ,0 he n happy en\gh already1 & accord+ to ,god's image8 ,nay1 b ?is evil pr9ciple w\ld arise up to ! ?rone ( ,god1 & sit d[n 9 8 /ead4 ,pride ha? a!ism 9 x2 to d5y ! true ,god1 & yet w\ld be a god itself6 ,= ! foot/ool to lift up itself ?us1 :at an indignity 0 x6 ,& inde$ ?is wret*$ aim at s high an e/ate ha? ?r[n u d[n z l[ z hell4 ,y see !n h[ injuri\s ?is transgression 0 to ,god4 ,!re 0 disob$i5ce & rebellion 9 x1 :i* d5ies 8 dom9ion & supremacy2 !re 0 un?ankfulness 9 x1 d5y+ 8 goodness & b\nty2 !re 0 unbelief 9 x1 contradict+ 8 tru? & fai?fulness2 & f9ally1 pride1 oppos+ itself to all t is 9 ,god1 rea*+ up to 8 v cr[n ( ,maje/y to take x (f4 ,y see !n :at y are guilty (1 9 be+ guilty ( ,adam's transgression4 ,_m ( y flatt] y\rselves 9 y\r own eyes t y h n done mu* evil1 & y w ju/ify y\rselves 9 y\r comp>isons ) o!rs2 b ,i besee* y1 consid] ?is1 ?\gh y _h nev] done p]sonally good or evil "h1 t :i* dr[n$ ! _w 9 mis]y is y\r s91 & *>g$ ^u y4 ,y are guilty ( t :i* ru9$ all mank9d1 & makes ! creation 8subject to vanity0 & corruption4 ,o if ye believe ?is1 y w\ld f9d m ne$ ( ! second ,adam ?an y d6 ,o h[ preci\s w\ld 8 righte\sness & ob$i5ce be to y1 if y _h rightly appreh5d$ y\r int]e/ 9 ! fir/ man's disob$i5ce6 ,b besides ?is imputation1 !re is mu* m propagat$ unto all1 & t is a total corruption & depravation ( nature 9 s\l & body1 :]eby man is utt]ly indispos$1 disabl$1 & made opposite unto all t is truly & spiritually good1 & :olly incl9$ to all evil1 & t cont9ually1 :i* is commonly call$ orig9al s91--a total av]s5ess f ,god & f all goodness1 an antipa?y aga9/ ! ways ( hol9ess1--& a prop5sion & /rong impulse t[>ds evil1 ev5 z a /one moves d[nw>ds4 ,?is poison & contagion ( s9 ent]+ into ! _w ha? infect$ all1 & gone ?r\gh all ! memb]s4 ,nei!r is x any wond] t x is s1 :5 ?is leprosy ha? defil$ ! walls & ro( ( ! h\se1--,i mean1 ha? made ! creation 8subject to vanity0 & corruption2 x is no wond] t x spread abroad 9 8 issue1 & makes all unclean l himself4 ,& truly ?is is x :i* mo/ abases man's nature1 &1 be+ se51 w\ld mo/ humble m54 ,yea1 till ?is be disc]n$1 no man c be inde$ humbl$4 ,he w nev] appreh5d himself s bad z he is1 b /ill imag9e "s excell5cy 9 himself1 till he see himself 9 ?is glass4 ,y talk ( good natures1 & good dispositions1 b 9 our fle%1 sai? ! apo/le1 8dwelle? no good ?+40 ,! se$s ( all wick$ness are 9 e "o ( u2 & x is ! goodness ( ,god = pres]v+ ( human society1 t !y are re/ra9$ & kept d[n 9 any f ! grosse/ outbreak+s4 ,!y "k n !mselves1 :o "k any good ( !mselves2 & !y "k n !mselves1 :o ei!r are 9 admiration at1 or 9 bitt]ness or contempt aga9/1 o!r s9n]s1 ^: s9s are manife/ to all4 ,?is 7 ! only way to pr(it by look+ on _! evils1 if we c\ld /raightway retire )9 & behold ! root ( t 9 ourselves1 ! f\nta9 ( x )9 u1 & s gr[ 9 loa?+1 n ( ^? p]sons1 b ( human nature1 & 9 suitable ?\ghts ( ourselves & o!rs1 & might wond] at ! goodness & undes]v$ b\nty ( ! ,"l1 t passes an act ( re/ra9t ^u our corruption1 & dams x up4 ,o t we c\ld le>n to loa! ourselves 9 o!r m5's evils6 ,?us we might reap good out ( ! evil1 & prev5t m 9 ourselves4 ,b ! look+ ^u gross provocations z s+ul>ities1 makes !m m g5]al1 because e man does n *>ge himself ) ! corruption t is 9 all ^!1 b pref]s himself to ano!r4 ,!re=e are re9s loos$ to corruption1 & a sluice op5$ t x may come out--t he :o w\ld n see 8 own image 9 ano!r's face1 may behold x 9 ! glass ( 8 own abom9ations4 ,!re is no po9t less believ$ ?an ?is ?\gh g5]ally confess$1 t man is dead 9 s9s & trespasses1 & impot5t to help himself4 ,y w h>dly take ) wick$ness :5 y confess weakness1 z if nature 7 only sick1 b n dead1--hurt1 b n kill$4 ,!re=e x is t s _m d abide 9 !mselves1 & tru/+ to _! own good purposes & resolutions & endeav\rs1 d ?9k to pacify ,god & help !mselves out ( _! mis]y4 ,b ,o look aga91 & look 9 ^u y\rselves 9 ! glass ( ! ^w1 & !re is no d\bt b y w /raightway be fill$ ) confusion ( face1 & be altoge!r spoil$ ( good confid5ce & hope1 z y call x6 ,y w f9d y\rself plung$ 9 a pit ( mis]y1 & all /r5g? gone1 & none on ! "r h&1 or ! left to help y2 & !n1 & n till !n1 w ! second ,adam's h&1 /ret*$ out = help1 be seasonable4 ,t :i* next foll[s is t :i* is ! companion ( s9 insep>ably1--8,dea? ha? pass$ ^u all10 & t by s94 ,adam's "o disob$i5ce op5$ a port = all s9 to ent] ^u mank9d1 & s9 _c ent] )\t ?is companion1 dea?4 ,s9 goes be=e1 & dea? foll[s on ! back ( x2 & ^! suit "o ano!r1 z ! "w & ! wages1 z ! tree & ! fruit4 ,!y h a fitness "o to ano!r4 ,s[+ to corruption reaps an answ]able h>ve/1 to wit1 corruption4 ,s[+ to ! w9d1 & reap+ ! :irlw9d1 h[ suitable are !y6 ,t m5 may "k h[ evil & bitt] a ?+ s9 is1 he makes ?is ! fruit ( x 9 8 fir/ law & sanction giv5 out to m51--he jo9s !m insep>ably1--s9 & dea?1 s9 & wra?1 s9 & a curse4 ,by dea? is n only meant bodily dea?1 :i* is ! sep>ation ( ! s\l f ! body1 b fir/ ! spiritual dea? ( ! s\l1 consi/+ 9 a sep>ation ( ! s\l f ,god's bless$1 enlight5+1 enliv5+1 & com=t+ c\nt5ance4 ,man's true life1 :]e9 he diff]s f bea/s1 consi/s 9 ! "r aspect ( ,god ^u 8 s\l1--9 8 walk+ ) ,god1 & keep+ communion ) him4 ,all ?+s besides ?is are b common & base1 & ?is 0 cut (f4 ,8 com=t1 8 joy & peace 9 ,god ext9ct1 ,god became t]rible to 8 consci5ce2 & !re=e man did flee & 0 afraid1 :5 he he>d 8 voice 9 ! g>d54 ,s9 be+ int]pos$ betwe5 ,god & ! s\l1 cut (f all ! influ5ce ( heav54 ,h5ce arises d>kness ( m9d1 h>dness ( he>t1 delusions1 vile affections1 horrors ( consci5ce4 ,look :at diff]5ce is betwe5 a liv+ creature & a dead c>case1 s mu* is betwe5 ,adam's s\l1 upright1 liv+ 9 ,god1 & ,adam's s\l sep>at$ f ,god by s94 ,!n ^u ! outw>d man ! curse r$\nds4 ,! body becomes mortal :i* _h be5 incorruptible4 ,x is n[ l a besieg$ city4 ,n[ "s out] =ts are ga9$ by diseases1 n[ by pa9s & torm5ts2 ! outw>d walls ( ! body are at l5g? ov]come2 & :5 life ha? fl$ into a ca/le )9 ! city1 ! he>t1 t is1 la/ ( all1 besieg$ s /raitly1 & /orm$ s viol5tly1 t x mu/ r5d] unto dea? ^u any t]ms4 ,! body ( man is ev5 a sem9>y ( a _w ( diseases & grievances1 t if m5 c\ld look ^u x aright1 !y might see ! s5t5ce ( dea? e day p]=m$4 ,!n h[ _m evils 9 e/ate1 9 fri5ds & relations1 9 employm5ts1 :i* be+ consid]$ by hea!ns1 ha? made !m praise ! dead m ?an ! liv+1 b him n yet born mo/ ( all1 because ! pres5t life is no?+ else b a valley ( mis]y & te>s1 a sea ( tr\bles1 :]e "o wave cont9ually prev5ts ano!r1 & comes on l ,job's mess5g]s2 be=e "o speaks out 8 w(ul tid+s1 ano!r comes ) su* l1 or worse4 ,b t :i* is ! sum & accompli%m5t ( ,god's curse & man's mis]y is t dea? to come1--et]nal dea?1--n dea? simply1 b an 8ev]la/+ de/ruction f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l & ! glory ( 8 p[]20--an inf9ite loss1 because ! loss ( su* a glori\s life 9 ! enjoym5t ( ,god's pres5ce2 & an inf9ite hurt & torm5t beside1 & bo? et]nal4 ,n[ ?is is :at we w\ld lay be=e y4 ,y are "u su* a heavy s5t5ce f ! womb1 a s5t5ce ( ! ,almighty1 adjudg+ y = ,adam's guilt & y\r own1 to all ! mis]y 9 ?is _w & 9 ! next1--to all ! treasures ( wra? t are heap$ up aga9/ ! day ( wra?4 ,& /range x is1 h[ we c live 9 peace1 & n be tr\bl$ 9 m9d1 :o h s great & =midable a p>ty6 ,be p]suad$1 ,o be p]suad$1 t !re %all n "o jot ( ?is be remov$1--x mu/ be fulfill$ 9 y or y\r caution]6 ,& :y !n is a ,savi\r (f]$1 a city ( refuge op5$1 & secure s9n]s w n flee into x8 ,b z = z _m z h ! inw>d dreadful appreh5sion ( ?is wra? to come1 & "k n :at to d1 "k t to y is ,jesus ,*ri/ prea*$1 ! second ,adam1 a quick5+ _s1 & 9 t consid]ation1 bett] ?an ! fir/1--n only a liv+ s\l himself1 b a _s to quick5 y :o are dead 9 s9s1--"o :o ha? und]tak5 = y1 & w hold y fa/4 ,adam1 :o %\ld h kept u1 lo/ himself2 ,*ri/ 9 a mann] lo/ himself to save u4 ,& z by ,adam's disob$i5ce all ?is s9 & mis]y ha? ab\nd$ on man1 "k1 t ! second ,adam's ob$i5ce & righte\sness are ( great] virtue & efficacy to save & in/ead ( s9 to re/ore righte\sness1 & in/ead ( dea? to give life4 ,!re=e y may come to him1 & y %all be m surely kept ?an be=e4 ,lecture ,,xxv4 ,( ,! ,way ,( ,man's ,deliv]y4 #a ,tim4 i4 #ae--8,?is is a fai?ful say+1 & wor?y ( all acceptation1 t ,*ri/ ,jesus came into ! _w to save s9n]s40 ,( all doctr9es t ev] 7 publi%$ to m51 ?is conta9$ "h is ! *oice/1 z y see ! v preface prefix$ to x imports4 ,& truly1 z x is ! mo/ excell5t 9 itself1 x c\ld n b be sweet unto u1 if we _h receiv$ into ! he>t ! belief ( our own wret*$ness & mis]y4 ,i d n "k a m sov]eign cordial = a fa9t+ s\l1 ?an ?is fai?ful say+1 8,t ,*ri/ ,jesus came into ! _w to save s9n]s40 ,& !re=e we are mo/ will+ to dwell on ?is subject1 & to inculcate x (t5 ^u y1 t )\t him y are undone & lo/1 & 9 him y may be sav$4 ,i pr(ess1 all o!r subjects1 h[soev] !y might be m pleas+ to "s he>]s1 are unpleasant & unsav\ry to me4 ,?is is t we %\ld once le>n1 & ev] be le>n+--to "k him t came to save u1 & come to him4 ,we lab\r$ to %[ unto y ! /ate ( s9 & mis]y t ,adam's fir/ transgression ha? subject$ all mank9d unto1 :i* if x 7 really & truly appreh5d$1 ,i d n ?9k b x w\ld make ?is say+ welcome to y\r s\ls4 ,man be+ plung$ into su* a deep pit ( mis]y1 s9 & dea? hav+ ov]fl[$ ! :ole _w1 & ?is be+ se5 & ackn[l$g$ by a s9n]1 c]ta9ly ! next "q 9 ord] ( nature is ?is1 ha? ,god left all to p]i% 9 ?is e/ate8 ,is !re any rem$y provid$ = s9 & mis]y8 ,& ?is w be inde$ ! qu]y ( a self-condemn$ s9n]4 ,n[ !re is a plank aft] ?is brok5 %ip2 !re is an answ] sweet & satisfactory to ?is "q2 8,*ri/ ,jesus came into ! _w to save s9n]s40 ,we %all n expatiate into _m notions ab\t ?is1 or multiply _m bran*es ( ?is4 ,! matt] is pla9 & simple1 & we desire to hold out pla9ly & simply1 t ?is is ! rem$y ( s9 & mis]y4 ,:5 none c\ld be f\nd on ! "r h& or left h&1 "h a ,savi\r f heav5 comes d[n f above1 :5ce no good c\ld be expect$1 because a good ,god 0 provok$4 8,c !re any good ?+ come out ( ,naz>e?80--t 0 a prov]b conc]n+ him4 ,b ,i ?9k 9 "s s5se x might be said1 ,c any good come d[n f heav51 f 8 holy habitation to ?is accurs$ e>?8 ,c\ld any ?+ be expect$ f heav5 b wra? & v5geance8 ,& if no good c\ld be expect$ t way1 :at way c\ld x come8 ,sure if n f heav51 !n f no air?47#aed7 ,yet f heav5 our help is come1 f :5ce x c\ld n be look$ =1--ev5 f him :o 0 (f5d$1 & ^: ju/ice 0 engag$ aga9/ man4 ,t he might bo? satisfy ju/ice & save man1--t he might n wrong himself nor de/roy man utt]ly1--he s5ds 8 only begott5 ,son1 equal ) himself 9 maje/y & glory1 into ! _w1 9 ! /ate ( a s]vant1 to accompli% man's salvation1 & p]=m to him satisfaction4 ,!re=e ,*ri/ came into ! _w to save s9n]s4 ,!re 7 two gr& imp$im5ts 9 ! way ( man's salvation1 :i* made x impossible to man2 "o is ,god's ju/ice1 ano!r is man's s94 ,^! two behov$ to be satisfi$ or remov$1 ere !re c be access to save a s9n]4 ,! s5t5ce ( div9e ju/ice is pron\nc$ aga9/ all mank9d1 8dea? pass$ ^u all10--a s5t5ce ( dea? & condemnation4 ,n[1 :5 ! righte\sness & fai?fulness ( ,god is engag$ unto ?is1 h[ /rong a p>ty d y ?9k t mu/ be8 ,:at p[] c break t prison ( a div9e curse1 & take out a s9n] f "u ,ju/ice's h&8 ,c]ta9ly !re is no com+ out till ! utt]mo/ f>?+ be paid t 0 ow+1--till complete satisfaction be giv5 = all wrongs4 ,n[1 truly1 ! r$emption ( ! s\l _h ceas$ = ev]--x is s preci\s t no creature c give any ?+ 9 ex*ange = x--except ,jesus ,*ri/ _h come into ! _w1 "o t might be able to tread t w9e-press ( wra? alone1 & give 8 life a ransom1 9 value f> above ! s\l1 & pay ! debt ( s9 t we 7 ow+ to ,god4 ,&1 inde$1 he 0 furni%$ = ?is purpose1 a p]son suit$ & fitt$ = su* a "w--a man1 to und]take x 9 our "n1 & ,god1 to p]=m x 9 8 own /r5g?--a man1 t he might be made "u ! law1 & be humbl$ ev5 to ! dea? ( ! cross1 t s he might obey ! comm&m5t1 & suff] ! puni%m5t due to u2 & all ?is 0 elevat$ beyond ! wor? ( creat$ actions or suff]+s1 by t div9e nature4 ,?is p]fum$ all 8 humanity1 & all done by x1 or 9 x4 ,?is put ! /amp ( div9ity ^u all1 & impos$ an inf9ite value ^u ! co9 ( f9ite ob$i5ce & suff]+s4 ,& s 9 8 own p]son1 by com+ into ! _w1 & act+ & suff]+ 9 ! place ( s9n]s1 he ha? tak5 ! fir/ great imp$im5t out ( ! way2 tak5 d[n ! high wall ( div9e ju/ice :i* _h enclos$ r\nd ab\t ! s9n]1 & satisfi$ all its dem&s1 by pay+ ! price2 s t !re is no?+ ^u ,god's "p to accuse or condemn1 to h9d] or ob/ruct salvation4 ,b !n !re is an inn] wall1 or d>k dungeon ( s91 into :i* ! s9n] is %ut up1 & res]v$ 9 *a9s ( 8 own lu/s1 until ! "t ( ev]la/+ d>kness2 & :5 heav5 is op5$ by ,*ri/'s dea?1 yet ?is keeps a s9n] f ent]+ 94 ,!re=e ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o came himself into ! _w to satisfy ju/ice & remove its plea1 t !re might be no ob/ruction f t air?1 he s5ds out 8 p[]ful ,_s ) ! ^w1 to deliv] poor captive s9n]s1 to break d[n ! wall ( ignorance & bl9dness1 to ca/ d[n ! high t[] ( wick$ness & enmity aga9/ ,god1 to take captive & *a9 our lu/s t kept u 9 bondage4 ,&1 z he made heav5 accessible by 8 own p]sonal ob$i5ce & suff]+s1 s he makes s9n]s ready & free to ent] into t salvation by 8 ,_s's work+ 9 _! p]sons4 ,9 ! "o1 he _h ,god1 z x 71 8 p>ty1 & him he ha? satisfi$ s f>1 t !re 0 a voice came f heav5 to te/ify x1 8,?is is my belov$ ,son1 9 :om ,i am well pleas$20 & !re=e1 9 te/imony ( x1 ,god rais$ him f ! dead4 ,9 ! o!r1 he ha? ,satan & man's wick$ nature z 8 p>ty1 & ^! he mu/ conqu] & subdue4 ,^! he mu/ ov]come1 ere we c be sav$4 ,a /range bus9ess inde$1 & a great "w1 to br+ two su* opposite & di/ant p>ties toge!r1--a holy & j ,god1 & a s9ful & rebelli\s creature2 & to take !m bo? z p>ties1 t he might reconcile bo?4 ,n[ :at d y ?9k ( ?is1 my belov$1 t su* a glori\s p]son is come d[n f heav51 = su* a "w z ! salvation ( s9n]s8 ,i put no d\bt1 x w\ld be mo/ acceptable unto y1 if y knew y\r mis]y1 & kn[+ y\r mis]y1 y c\ld n b accept x1 if y believ$ t x 7 true & fai?ful4 ,i f9d "o ( ^! two ! great ob/ruction 9 ! way ( s\ls receiv+ advantage by su* glad tid+s4 ,ei!r ! absolute necessity & excell5cy ( ! gospel is n consid]$1 or ! tru? & reality ( x is n believ$4 ,m5 ei!r d n behold ! beauty ( goodness 9 x1 or d n see ! light ( tru? 9 x4 ,ei!r !re is no?+ discov]$ to engage _! affections1 or no?+ se5 to p]suade _! und]/&+s4 ,!re=e ! apo/le s\nds a trumpet1 z x 71 9 ! entry1 be=e ! publication ( ^! glad news1 & comm5ds ?is unto all m5 z a true & fai?ful say+1 & z wor?y ( all acceptation4 ,!re is "h ! highe/ tru? & c]ta9ty to satisfy ! m9d3 ,x 8is a fai?ful say+40 ,& !re is "h also ! *iefe/ good to satiate ! he>t3 ,x is 8wor?y ( all acceptation40 ,n[1 if y d really appreh5d y\r lo/ & mis]able e/ate1 y _c b behold t ravi%+ goodness 9 x2 & behold t y _c1 till y see ! o!r fir/4 ,:5ce is x1 ,i pray y1 t s _m s\ls are nev] /irr$ ) ! proposition ( su* ?+s 9 ! gospel1--t ! ri*es & beauty ( salvation 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ do? n once move !m8 ,is x n because !re is no lively appreh5sion ( _! mis]y )\t him87#aee7 ,,! ,,s9n]',s ,,sanctu>y1 ,,or1 ,a ,,discov]y ,,made ,,( ,,^? ,,glori\s ,,privileges ,,(f]$ ,,unto ,,! ,,p5it5t ,,& ,,fai?ful ,,"u ,,! ,,gospel3 ,,unfold+ ,,_! ,,fre$om ,,f ,,dea?1 ,,condemnation1 ,,& ,,! ,,law1 ,,9 ,,=ty ,,s]mons ,,on ,,! ,,eigh? ,,*apt] ,,( ,,! ,,epi/le ,,to ,,! ,,romans4 ,! ,preface4 ,c\rte\s ,read]1--,x fl[e? m f t obs]vance--n to say hon\r--:i* is due to ! laws ( cu/om1 ?an f any o!r motive1 t ! /ation]s hold x exp$i5t to salute !e at ?y entry into ?is book1 by any comm5datory epi/le1 hav+ suffici5t exp]i5ce1 t books are (t inquir$ aft]1 & rat$ accord+ to ! respect m5 g5]ally h ( ! au?or1 r ?an f ! matt] conta9$ !re91 especially if ! book be div9e or s]i\s2 ^u :i* gr\nd ?is treatise might h come abroad m]ely ^u ! virtue ( ! title page1--,mr4 ,hugh ,b9n+ be+ s well kn[n1 & 8 o!r treatise s univ]sally1 z des]v+1 receiv$ by ! intellig5t & /udi\s 9 ! great my/]ies ( ! ,tr9ity1 & o!r d>k pr9ciples ( ! ,*ri/ian fai?4 ,yet if wor?9ess ( matt]--z ! curi\s c>v$ /ones ( ! temple 7 to ! disciples--be amiable to ?9e eyes1 & n]v\s s5t5ces1 solid obs]vations1 ) a k9d ( ins9uat+1 yet h>mless behavi\r1 be tak+ ) ?y _s1 "h !y are also1 & acqua9t+ ?yself ) !m1 ei!r z ! s9n] or ! sa9t1 :i* ?9e own consci5ce %all be/ in=m !e (1 !re %all be virtue f\nd to proce$ f !m1 ei!r = ?y s\ls ref9+ f ! dross ( ?is corrupt age1 or to a dilig5t he$ tak+ to pres]ve ?yself pure f ! pollutions :i* are 9 ! _w ?r\gh lu/1 to be m & m pure aga9/ ! day & com+ ( ,*ri/ our ,savi\r4 ,?\gh _m elaborate pieces are already extant1 & treatises ( _m wor?ies ( ! *ur* be already abroad ^u ?is gold5 *apt]1 yet he :o ha? se5 ! manye/1 & kn[s ! sublimity & d>kness )al ! excell5cy ( ! subjects !re9 treat$1 %all "k ?is "w1 or lamp1 to h its weight & light & ?\gh small1 yet z a c&le1 %all increase1 & add to ^? lights already burn+ ^u ! table ( 8 memory or museol47#aef7 ,!re is b "o ,_s1 "o fai?1 "o baptism1 yet ab\t & 9 ^!1 !re are div]sities ( gifts1 & ?\gh all m5 naturally h b "o face1 yet ! v>iety to be se5 9 ea* "o1 procure? bo? wond] & delight1 !re be+ 9 e "o some?+ new1 some?+ :i* makes x diff] f all o!r4 ,!re is "h to be f\nd some?+ enl>g$1 enlight5$1 & appli$1 :i* 9 o!r volumes may n be he$$1 or b sl5d]ly t\*$1 or if x 7 o!rwise1 "h x is 9 "s o!r way1 me?od1 or expression2 besides :i*1 !re is no new ?+ "u ! sun4 ,& h we n1 nay1 *oose we n1 to h v>iety ( gems1 agates1 rubies1 & diamonds %9+ ab\t u1 "s squ>$1 "s angl$1 ea* hav+ _! own excell5cy1 because s =m$8 ,if ?is in/ance take n1 x is because ! *ildr5 ( ?is g5]ation are wis] ?an ! *ildr5 ( light4 ,t ! "w is imp]fect1 is = a lam5tation save = ?is1 t :ile ! au?or 0 contemplat+ ^u ! ,_s ( adoption1 & be+ ) ,god1 ! ,_s call$ ^u him by dea?1 z ! voice did ^u ! div9e1 say+1 8,come up hi!r1 & ,i w %[ !e10 ,rev4 iv4 #a4 ,s t :at ,david said ( ! wat]s ( ,be?lehem1 may be said ( ?is lame orphan1 8,is n ?is ! blood ( ?is good man80 ,! great & wise ,ma/] build] ( ! *ur*1 giv+ ?is "y man ord] to lay ! f\ndation1 & raise ! build+ b ?us high1 appo9t+1 x mu/ be1 "s o!rs to p]fect & lay on ! ro(1 yea1 possibly x is squ>$ & fram$ already = ?y use 9 o!r treatises1 & ?yself to p]fect ! edifice ( ! salvation1 by jo9+ ?is & t toge!r 9 ?y practice4 ,mr4 ,hugh ,b9n+1 %[+ !e 9 8 lot1 h[ to be rid (1 or deliv]$ f ! law's condemnation1 v] #a1 & "s o!r 9 8 qu>t] to demon/rate because ( t1 8nei!r height nor dep? %all be able to sep>ate !e f ! love ( ,god10 v]4 #ci ( ?is *apt]4 ,_h ?is "w come directly f ! au?ors own h&s1 he _h spok5 9 8 own /yle1 8 own m9d2 b t be+ d5i$1 receive ?is po/hume infant1 z ,david did ,mephibo%e?1 fir/1 = its fa!r's sake1 next = its own4 ,?\gh x be lame 9 ! feet1 yet x is ( goodly c\nt5ance1 & speake? s well1 t its language ha? got an imprimatur1 & :]e x is sil5t re/ satisfi$ ) t old refre%+ cordial 9 su* cases1 ct]a desid]antur4 ,s]mon ,i4 ,rom4 viii4 #a4--8,!re is !re=e n[ no condemnation to !m :i* are 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 :o walk n aft] ! fle%1 b aft] ! ,_s40 ,!re are ?ree ?+s :i* concur to make man mis]able1--s91 condemnation1 & affliction4 ,e "o may obs]ve t 8man is born unto tr\ble z ! sp>ks fly upw>d10 t 8 days "h are few & evil4 ,he possesses 8mon?s ( vanity1 & we>isome nights are appo9t$0 = him4 ,job v4 #f1 #g1 vii4 #c4 ,he 8is ( few days & full ( tr\ble10 ,job xiv4 #a4 ,hea!ns h _h _m m$itations ( ! mis]y ( man's life1 & 9 ?is h out/ripp$ ! mo/ "p ( ,*ri/ians4 ,we rec\nt among/ our mis]ies1 only "s afflictions & tr\bles1 z pov]ty1 sickness1 reproa*1 bani%m5t1 & su* l4 ,!y aga9 h numb]$ ev5 ^! natural necessities ( m5 among/ 8 mis]ies1--to be cont9ually turn$ ab\t1 9 su* a circle ( eat+1 dr9k+1 & sleep+4 ,:at burd5 %\ld x be to an immortal _s to roll ab\t p]petually t :eel6 ,we make m ( ! body ?an ( ! s\l4 ,!y h acc\nt$ ?is body a burd5 to ! s\l4 ,!y plac$ po/]ity1 hon\r1 pleasure1 & su* ?+s1 :i* m5 p\r out _! s\ls ^u1 among/ ! greate/ mis]ies ( m51 z vanity 9 !mselves1 & vexation1 bo? 9 ! enjoy+ & los+ ( !m1 b1 alas6 !y knew n ! f\nta9 ( all ?is mis]y1--s9 & ! accompli%m5t ( ?is mis]y1--condemnation4 ,!y ?\ght tr\ble came out ( ! gr\nd & du/1 ei!r by a natural necessity1 or by *ance1 b ! ^w ( ,god discov]e? unto u ! gr\nd ( x1 & ! end ( x4 ,! gr\nd & beg9n+ ( x 0 man's defection f ,god1 & walk+ accord+ to ! fle%1 & f ?is head h all ! calamities & /reams ( mis]ies 9 ! _w issu$4 ,x ha? n only r$\nd$ to m51 b ev5 to ! :ole creation1 & subject$ x to vanity1 v]4 #bj ( ?is *apt]4 ,n only %all ?\1 ,o man1 7sai? ! ,"l to ,adam17 eat ?y meat 9 sorr[1 b ?y curse is ^u ! gr\nd also1 & ?\ :o wa/ immortal1 %alt return to t du/ :i* ?\ magnifi$/ above ?y s\l1 ,g54 iii4 #ag4 ,b ! end ( x is suitable to ! beg9n+4 ,! beg9n+ _h all ! evil ( s9 9 x1 & ! end ha? all ! evil ( puni%m5t 9 x4 ,^! /reams ( ?is life's mis]y1 !y run into an inf9ite1 b\ndless1 & bottomless ocean ( et]nal wra?4 ,if ?\ live accord+ to ! fle%1 ?\ %alt die1 x is n only dea? "h1 b et]nal dea? aft] ?is4 ,! mis]ies !n ( ?is pres5t life are n a proportionable puni%m5t ( s91 !y are b an e>ne/ giv5 ( t great sum :i* is to be paid 9 ! day ( acc\nts1 & t is condemnation1 8ev]la/+ de/ruction f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 & ! glory ( 8 p[]40 ,n[1 z ! law discov]s ! p]fect mis]y ( mank9d1 s ! gospel ha? br\ght to light a p]fect rem$y ( all ?is mis]y4 ,jesus ,*ri/ 0 manife/$ to take away s91 & !re=e 8 "n is ,jesus1 8= he %all save 8 p f _! s9s40 ,?is is ! ,lamb ( ,god t takes away ! s9s ( ! _w4 ,judgm5t 0 by "o unto condemnation ( all1 b n[ !re is 8no condemnation to !m :i* are 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus10 s ^! two evils are remov$1 :i* inde$ h all evil 9 !m4 ,he takes away ! curse ( ! law1 be+ made "u x1 & !n he takes away ! s9 aga9/ ! law by 8 ,holy ,_s4 ,he ha? a tw(old virtue1 = he came by blood & wat]1 7#a ,john v4 #f1 #g17--;by blood1 to cleanse away ! guilt ( s91 & by wat]1 to purify u f s9 itself4 ,b 9 ! meantime1 !re are _m afflictions & mis]ies ^u u1 common to m53 :y are n ^! remov$ by ,*ri/8 ,i say1 ! evil ( !m is tak5 away1 ?\gh !mselves rema94 ,dea? is n tak5 away1 b ! /+ ( dea? is remov$4 ,dea?1 afflictions1 & all1 are ov]come by ,jesus ,*ri/1 & s made 8 s]vants to d u good4 ,! evil ( !m is ,god's wra? & s91 & ^! are remov$ by ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,n[ !y w\ld be tak5 away inde$1 if x 7 n good !y rema9$1 = 8all ?+s "w toge!r = good to !m t love ,god40 v]4 #bh4 ,s !n we h a mo/ complete deliv]ance 9 ext5t1 b n 9 degree4 ,s9 rema9s 9 u b n 9 dom9ion & p[]4 ,wra? sometimes k9dles because ( s91 b x _c increase to ev]la/+ burn+s4 ,afflictions & mis]ies may *ange _! "n1 & be call$ in/ructions & trials1--good & n evil2 b ,*ri/ ha? res]v$ ! full & p]fect deliv]y till ano!r day1 :i* is !re=e call$ 8! day ( complete0 r$emption1 & !n all s91 all wra?1 all mis]y1 %all h an end1 & 8be swall[$ up ( life & immortality10 v]4 #bc4 ,?is is ! sum ( ! gospel1 & ?is is ! sub/ance ( ?is *apt]4 ,!re is a ?reefold consolation answ]able to our ?reefold evils !re is 8no condemnation to !m :i* are 9 ,*ri/40 ,"h is a bless$ message to condemn$ lo/ s9n]s :o h t s5t5ce )9 _! brea/s1 v]4 #a4 ,?is 0 ! end ( ,*ri/'s com+ & dy+1 t he might deliv] u f s9 z well z dea?1 & ! righte\sness ( ! law might be fulfill$ 9 u1 & !re=e he ha? giv5 ! ,holy ,_s1 & dwells 9 u by ! ,_s1 to quick5 u :o are 8dead 9 trespasses & s9s40 ,o :at consolation w ?is be to s\ls1 t look ^u ! body ( dea? )9 !m1 z ! greate/ mis]y1 & d groan ) ,paul1 ,o wret*$ man t ,i am6 c41 ,rom4 vii4 #bd4 ,?is is held =? to v]4 #ag4 ,b because !re are _m gr\nds ( heav9ess & sadness 9 ?is _w1 !re=e ! gospel opposes unto all ^!1 bo? our expectation :i* we h ( t bless$ hope to come1 :]e( we are s sure1 t no?+ c fru/rate u ( x1 & also ! help we get 9 ! meantime ( ! ,_s to he> our infirmities1 & to br+ all ?+s ab\t = good to u1 v]4 #bh4 ,& f all ?is ! believ] 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ ha? gr\nd ( triumph & boa/+ be=e ! p]fect victory1--ev5 z ,paul do? 9 ! "n ( believ]s1 f v]4 #ca to ! end4 ,^u ^! consid]ations1 he t cri$ out n long ago1 8,o mis]able man1 :o %all deliv] me80 do? n[ cry out1 8:o %all condemn me80 ,! di/ress$ wre/l] becomes a victori\s triumph]2 ! beat5 soldi] becomes m ?an a conqu]or4 ,o t y\r he>ts c\ld be p]suad$ to he>k5 to ?is joyful s\nd--to embrace ,jesus ,*ri/ = grace & salvation6 ,h[ quickly w\ld a song ( triumph 9 him swall[ up all y\r pres5t compla9ts & lam5tations6 ,all ! compla9ts among/ m5 may be r$uc$ to "o ( ^! ?ree4 ,i he> ! mo/ "p bemoan+ !mselves ?us3 ,alas1 = ! mis]ies ( ?is life1 ?is evil _w6 ,alas = pov]ty1 = contempt1 = sickness6 ,oh6 mis]able man t ,i am1 :o w take ?is disease away8 ,:o w %[ me any good ?+1 7,psal4 iv4 #f17 any temporal good8 ,b if ye knew & consid]$ y\r latt] end1 ye w\ld cry out m1 ye w\ld refuse to be com=t$1 ?\gh ^! mis]ies 7 remov$4 ,b ,i he> "s bemoan+ !mselves m sadly--!y h he>d ! law1 & ! s5t5ce ( condemnation is )9 !m4 ,! law ha? ent]$ & kill$ !m4 ,oh6 8:at %all ,i d to be sav$80 ,:o w deliv] me f ! wra? to come8 ,:at are all pres5t afflictions & mis]ies 9 respect ( et]nity8 ,yet !re is "o moan & lam5tation beyond all ^!1 :5 ! s\l f9ds ! s5t5ce ( absolution 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 & gets its eyes op5$ to see t body ( dea? & s9 )91 t p]fect man ( s9 diffus$ ?r\gh\t all ! memb]s4 ,!n x bemoans itself ) ,paul--8,o wret*$ man--:o %all deliv] me f ?is body ( dea?80 ,rom4 vii4 #bd4 ,i am deliv]$ f ! condemnation ( ! law1 b :at com=t is x1 z long z s9 is s p[]ful 9 me8 ,nay1 ?is makes me (t5 suspect my deliv]y f wra? & ! curse1 see+ s9 itself is n tak5 away4 ,n[1 if y c\ld be p]suad$ to he>k5 to ,jesus ,*ri/1 & embrace ?is gospel1 ,o :at abundant consolation %\ld ye h6 ,:at a p]fect answ] to all y\r compla9ts6 ,!y w\ld be swall[$ up 9 su* a triumph z ,paul's are "h4 ,?is w\ld discov] unto y a p]fect rem$y ( s9 & mis]y1 t ye %\ld compla9 no m1 or at lea/1 no m z ^? )\t hope4 ,y %all nev] h a rem$y ( y\r temporal mis]ies unless ye beg9 at et]nal1 to prev5t !m4 8,seek fir/ ! k+dom ( ,god10 & all o!r ?+s 8%all be add$ unto y40 ,seek fir/ to flee f ! wra? to come1 & ye %all escape x1 & besides ! evil ( "t1 afflictions %all be remov$4 ,fir/ remove ! greate/ compla9ts ( s9 & condemnation1 & h[ easy is x to answ] all ! lam5tations ( ?is life1 & make y rejoice 9 ! mid/ ( !m6 ,y h 9 ?is v]se ?ree ?+s ( great importance to consid]1--! great & preci\s privilege1 ! true nature1 & ! special prop]ty ( a ,*ri/ian4 ,! privilege is "o ( ! greate/ 9 ! _w1 because x is ( et]nal consequ5ce1 & s\l conc]nm5t1 ! nature is mo/ div9e1--he is "o t is 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 & implant$ 9 him by fai?1 8 di/+ui%+ prop]ty is noble1 suitable to 8 nature & privileges1--he walks n z ! _w1 accord+ to 8 base fle%1 b accord+ to ! ,_s4 ,all ^! ?ree are ( "o latitude1--none ( !m rea*es fur!r ?an ano!r4 ,t ri* privilege & sweet prop]ty conc5tres & meets toge!r 9 "o man1 ev5 9 ! man :o is 9 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,:oev] ent]s into ,jesus ,*ri/1 & abide? 9 him1 he meets ) ^! two1 ju/ification & sanctification1 ^! are n[h]e else1 & !y are !re toge!r4 ,if ye knew ! nature & prop]ties ( a ,*ri/ian1 ye w\ld fall 9 love ) ^! = !mselves1 b if ^! = y\r own sakes w n allure y1 consid] ?is incomp>able privilege t he ha? beyond all o!rs1 t ye may fall 9 love ) ! nature ( a ,*ri/ian4 ,let ?is love ( y\rselves & y\r own well-be+ pursue y into ,jesus ,*ri/1 t ye may walk ev5 z he walk$1 & ,i assure y1 if ye 7 once 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ye w\ld love ! v nature & walk+ ( a ,*ri/ian1 no m = ! absolution & salvation t accompanies x1 b = its own sweetness & excell5cy beyond all o!r4 ,ye w\ld1 z ! p ( ,sam>ia1 no m believe = ! report ( y\r own necessity & mis]y1 b ye w\ld believe 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 & walk accord+ to ! ,_s1 = _! own te/imony !y h 9 y\r consci5ces4 ,y w\ld no m be allur$ only ) ! privileges ( x to embrace ,*ri/ianity1 b y w\ld ?9k ,*ri/ianity ! greate/ privilege1 a rew>d unto itself4 ,pietas ipsa sibi m]ces e/1--godl9ess is great ga9 9 itself1 ?\gh x _h n su* sweet consequ5ts or companions4 ,t y may "k ?is privilege1 consid] ! e/ate all m5 are into by nature4 ,paul expresses x 9 %ort1 ,rom4 v4 8,by ! (f5ce ( "o1 judgm5t came ^u all unto condemnation & ! reason ( ?is is1 by "o man s9 came ^u all1 & s dea? by s91 = dea? pass$ ^u all1 because all h s9n$10 v]4 #ah1 #ab4 ,lo1 !n1 all m5 are "u a s5t5ce ( condemnation once6 ,?is s5t5ce is ! curse ( ! law--8,curs$ is e "o t abide? n 9 all ?+s comm&$ to d !m40 ,if y knew :at ?is curse 71 ye w\ld inde$ ?9k x a privilege to be deliv]$ f x4 ,s9 is ( an inf9ite des]v+1 because aga9/ an inf9ite ,god1 x is an (f5ce ( an inf9ite maje/y1 & !re=e ! curse ^u ! s9n] involves et]nal puni%m5t4 ,o :at weight is 9 t ^w1 7#b ,!ss4 i4 #i17 ,ye 8%all be puni%$ ) ev]la/+ de/ruction f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l & ! glory ( 8 p[]40 ,if x 7 duly appreh5d$1 x w\ld weigh d[n a man's s\l1 & make x heavy unto dea?4 ,?is condemnation includes bo? damnum et pnam1 pnam damni et pnam s5sus1 & bo? are inf9ite 9 !mselves1 & et]nal 9 _! cont9uance4 ,:at an unpleasant & bitt] life w\ld "o lead1 t 7 born to a k+dom1 & yet to be bani%$ x & lose x8 ,b :at an incomp>able loss is x to fall f an heav5ly k+dom1 :i* he>t _c conceive1 & t = ev]8 ,9 ,god's fav\r is life1 & 9 8 pres5ce are riv]s ( pleasures = ev]more4 ,:5 y\r petty p5ny losses d s mu* afflict y\r spirits1 :at w\ld ! due appreh5sion ( s great a loss d8 ,w\ld x n be dea? unto y1 & worse ?an dea?1 to be sep>at$ f ?is life1 to be et]nally bani%$ f ! pres5ce ( 8 glory8 ,if !re %\ld be no m puni%m5t b ?is only2 if ! wick$ 7 to endure = ev] on e>?1 & ! godly1 :om !y despis$ & mock$1 7 translat$ to heav51 :at torm5t w\ld x be to y\r s\ls to ?9k ^u t bless$ness :i* !y enjoy above1 & h[ fooli%ly ye h be5 put by x = a ?+ ( no value8 ,:at w\ld a ri* man's advantages & ga9s be to him1 :5 he consid]e? :at an inf9ite los] he is8 ,h[ he ha? sold a k+dom = a dunghill8 ,n[ if !re 7 any hope1 t aft] "s ye>s 8 bani%m5t f heav5 might end1 ?is might refre% him1 b !re is n "o drop ( su* consolation4 ,he is bani%$1 & et]nally bani%$1 f t glori\s life 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god1 :i* ^? d enjoy :om he despis$4 ,if a man 7 %ut up all 8 life-"t 9 a pit1 nev] to see ! light once m1 w\ld n ?is be torm5t en\gh to him8 ,b :5 )al !re is su* pa9 jo9$ ) ?is loss2 :5 all ?is "t he is torm5t$ )9 ) a gnaw+ worm1 & )\t ) fire2 ^? s5ses t did s gre$ily hunt aft] satisfaction to !mselves1 are n[ z s5sible 9 ! feel+ ( pa9 & torm5t4 ,& :5 ?is %all n make an end1 b be et]nal1 ,o ^: he>t c consid] x6 ,x is ! com=t & ease ( bodily torm5ts "h1 t !y w end 9 dea?4 ,de/ruction de/roys itself1 9 de/roy+ ! body2 b "h is an immortal s\l to fe$ ^u1 & at l5g? ! body %all be immortal4 ,t de/ruction _c q de/roy x1 b %all be an ev]la/+ de/ruction & liv+ dea?4 ,?is is ! s5t5ce t is once pass$ aga9/ u all 9 ! ^w ( ,god1 & n "o jot ( ?is ^w %all fall to ! gr\nd3 heav5 & e>? may fail soon]4 ,ye w\ld ?9k x 7 an irrepealable decree1 if all ! nations 9 ! e>?1 & angels above1 conv5$ to adjudge a man to dea?1 did pass s5t5ce ^u him4 ,nay1 b ?is ^w t is daily spok5 to y1 :i* passe? ?is s5t5ce ^u y all1 is m c]ta93 & ?is s5t5ce ( dea? mu/ be execut$1 unless ye be "u t bless$ exception made "h & else:]e 9 ! gospel4 ,i besee* y1 consid] :at x is to h su* a judge condemn+ y4 ,w\ld n any ( y be afraid1 if ye 7 "u ! s5t5ce ( a k+8 ,if t judgm5t 7 above y\r head1 :o ( y w\ld sit 9 peace & quietness8 ,:o w\ld n flee f ! wra? ( a k+1 t is l ! ro>+ ( a lion8 ,b !re is a s5t5ce ( ! ,k+ ( k+s & nations above y\r heads4 8,:o w\ld n fe> !e10 to :om x do? app]ta91 8,o ,k+ ( nations80 ,x is n a great man t c de/roy ! body1 t is aga9/ !e2 x is n he :o ha? p[] to kill !e1 & he ha? also a great desire s to d4 ,?is 7 inde$ mu*2 b x is ! great & et]nal ,jehovah1 :o lifts up 8 h& to heav51 & swe>s he lives =ev]1--he is aga9/ !e4 ,he :o ha? all p[] ov] body & s\l is aga9/ !e1 & s is oblig$ to improve 8 omnipot5cy aga9/ !e2 he c kill bo? s\l & body1 & ca/ !m into hell1 & by virtue ( ?is curse he w n sp>e !e1 b p\r out all ! curses 9 ?is book4 ,?\ w\ld/ be at no peace if ?\ w]t decl>$ rebel by ! k+ & p>liam5t2 b alas6 t is a small ?+4 ,!y c b rea* ?y body1 nay1 nei!r c !y always d t2 ?\ maye/ flee f !m1 b :i!r can/ ?\ flee f him8 ,?\ can/ n g out ( 8 dom9ions2 = ! e>? is 81 & ! sea1 & all t !re9 is4 ,d>kness _c hide !e f him4 ,he may sp>e long1 because he c c]ta9ly ov]take :5 he pleases2 m5 may n1 because !y h no assurance ( f9d+4 ,i besee* y1 !n1 consid] ?is4 ,x is ( s\l consequ5ce2 & :at ha? a man ga9$1 if he ga9 ! _w1 & lose 8 s\l8 ,if ! ga9] be lo/1 :at is ga9$8 ,& x is ( et]nal consequ5ce2 & :at are _m ?\s& ye>s to ?is8 ,y c look beyond all ^!1 & might com=t y\rselves 9 hope2 b y _c see to ! end ( ?is4 ,!re is /ill m be=e ?an is pa/2 nay1 !re is no?+ pa/1--x is /ill z beg9n+4 ,o t ye w\ld consid] ?is curse ( ,god t /&s regi/rate ^u u all8 ,:at effects _h x on ,*ri/1 :5 he did be> x8 ,x made 8 s\l heavy to dea?3--x 0 a cup t he c\ld sc>cely dr9k4 ,he t support$ ! frame ( ?is _w 0 almo/ ne> succumb+ "u ! weight ( ?is wra?4 ,x made him sweat blood 9 ! g>d54 ,he t c\ld d all ?+s1 & speak all ?+s1 0 put to ?is1 8,:at %all ,i say80 ,:5 ?is condemnation 0 s t]rible to him1 :o 0 t ,mighty ,"o ^u :om all help 0 laid1 :at %all x be to y8 ,no man's sorr[ 0 ev] l 81 nor pa9 ev] l 81 if all ! scatt]$ torm5ts 7 unit$ 9 "o2 b because he 0 ,god he ov]came1 & came out f "u x4 ,b :at d y ?9k %all be ! e/ate ( ^? :o %all endure t same torm5t8--& n = ?ree days1 or ?ree ye>s1 or "s ?\s&s ( ye>s1 b beyond imag9ation1--to all et]nity8 ,i besee* y consid] ?is condemnation :i* ye are adjudg$ unto1 & d n lie "u x4 ,d ye ?9k ye c endure :at ,*ri/ endur$8 ,d ye ?9k ye c be> wra? accord+ to ,god's p[] & ju/ice8 ,& yet ! judgm5t is come ^u all m5 to ?is condemnation4 ,b alas6 :o fe>s him accord+ to 8 wra?8 ,:o kn[s ! p[] ( 8 ang]8 ,ye sleep secure1 z if all matt]s 7 pa/ & ov] y\r head4 ,we decl>e unto y 9 ! ,"l's "n1 t ?is condemnation is yet above y1 because y h n judg$ y\rselves4 ,x is prea*$ unto y t ye may flee f x2 b s9ce ye w n condemn y\rselves1 ?is righte\s ,judge mu/ condemn y4 ,n[1 s9ce x is s1 t su* a condemnatory s5t5ce is pass$ on all m51 :at a privilege mu/ x be1 to be deliv]$ f x1--to h t s5t5ce repeal$ by "s new act ( ,god's m]cy & fav\r8 ,david proclaims him a bless$ man ^: s9s are =giv5 & cov]$2 & inde$ he is bless$ :o escapes t pit ( et]nal mis]y1 ?\gh !re 7 no m4 ,?\gh !re 7 no title to an inh]itance & k+dom above1 to be deliv]$ f t wra? to come ^u ! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce1 ?is is m happ9ess ?an ! enjoym5t ( all e>?ly delights4 8,:at %all a man give 9 ex*ange = 8 s\l80 8,sk9 = sk91 yea1 all t a man ha? w he give = 8 life40 ,^! ri*es & advantages & pleasures t m5 sp5d _! lab\r =1 all ^! !y "p ) 9 su* a haz>d4 ,! covet\s man1 he w ca/ 8 c(f]s ov]bo>d ere he w lose 8 life2 ! voluptu\s man1 he w suff] pa9 & torm5t 9 cutt+ (f a memb]1 ere he die4 ,b if m5 knew _! s\ls1 & :at an immortality & et]nity expects !m1 !y w\ld n only give sk9 = sk91 & all t !y h1 = _! s\l1 b _! life also4 ,ye w\ld *oose to die a ?\s& dea?s to escape ?is et]nal dea?4 ,b 8:at %all a man give 9 ex*ange = 8 s\l80 ,matt4 xvi4 #bf2 ?\gh he w\ld give1 yet :at ha? he to give8 ,!re are two ?+s ende> any privilege to u1 & height5 ! rate ( x1--! necessity ( x1 & ! preci\sness ( x2 & ^! two are em95t "h4 ,is x n necess>y to be1 to live1 & h a be+8 ,all m5 ?9k s1 :5 !y w give all !y h to r$eem !mselves4 ,all o!r ?+s are accid5tal to !m1 !y are ne>e/ to !mselves2 !re=e all mu/ g1 ere !mselves g4 ,b ,i say ?is is m necess>y1--to be well et]nally1 ?an to be simply2 to escape ?is condemnation1 ?an to h a be+4 ,& ?is %all be v]ifi$ 9 ! la/ day1 :5 m5 %all cry = hills & m\nta9s to fall on !m1 & save !m f ! wra? ( ! ,lamb1 ,rev4 vi4 #af4 ,m5 w *oose r n to be1 ?an to fall 9 t wra?4 ,o h[ acceptable w\ld a man's fir/ no?+ be to him 9 t great day ( wra?6 ,:o %all be able to /& 9 x8--:5 k+s & pr9ces1 bond & free1 great & small1 %all desire m\nta9s to gr9d !m into p[d]1 r ?an to he> t s5t5ce ( condemnation1 & yet %all n obta9 x4 ,o bless$ are all !y t tru/ 9 him1 8:5 8 wra? is k9dl$ b a little10 ,ps4 ii4 #ab4 ,ye toil & vex y\rselves1 & sp5d y\r "t ab\t t body & life2 b = z preci\s z !y are to y n[1 ye w\ld ex*ange !m "o day = immunity & fre$om f ?is wra? & curse4 ,h[ w t man ?9k 8 l9es are fall5 9 pleasant places1--h[ w he despise ! glory ( e>?ly k+doms1 ?\gh all unit$ 9 "o1--:o consid]s 9 8 he>t h[ all k+s1 all tongues & nations1 mu/ /& be=e ! judgm5t-seat ( ,god1 & ! books ( 8 law be op5$1 to judge !m by1 z also ! books ( _! consci5ces1 to v]ify 8 accusation1 & precipitate _! own s5t5ce1 & !n1 9 ! op5 view ( all ! sons ( ,adam1 & ! angels1 all secrets be br\ght out1--_! accusation read z l>ge z _! life-"t1 & z _m curses be pron\nc$ aga9/ e "o1 z !re be brea*es ( ! law ( ,god1 :]e( !y are f\nd guilty2 & !n all ^! w seek into corn]s1 & cry = m\nta9s1 b !re is no cov]+ f 8 pres5ce4 ,:at d ye ?9k ! man w ?9k )9 himself1 :o w /& be=e ,god1 & be absolv$ 9 judgm5t by ,jesus ,*ri/1 not)/&+ 8 provocations above _m ( !m8 ,:at w a k+ !n ?9k ( 8 cr[n & dom9ions1 :5 he reflects on !m8 ,:at w ! poor p]secut$ ,*ri/ian !n ?9k ( all ! glory & p]fection ( ?is _w1 :5 he looks back ^u x8 ,o "k1 poor fooli% m51 :at madness is 9 v5tur+ y\r s\ls = trifles6 ,ye run ! haz>d ( all greate/ ?+s = a poor mom5t's satisfaction4 ,ye w rep5t x too late1 & become wise to judge y\rselves fools1 :5 !re is no place to m5d x4 ,b ?is privilege is no m necess>y ?an x is preci\s4 ,y\r s\ls are n[ kept captive "u t s5t5ce ( ev]la/+ imprisonm5t4 ,ye are all prison]s1 & "k n ( x4 ,:at w ye give 9 ransom = y\r s\ls8 ,y\r s9s & iniquities h sold y to ! righte\s ,judge ( all ! e>?1 z malefactors1 & he ha? pass$ a s5t5ce ( y\r p]petual imprisonm5t "u ,satan's cu/ody 9 hell4 ,n[ :at w y give to r$eem y\r s\ls f t pit8 ,h[ few "k ! wor? ( _! s\ls6 ,& s !y (f] unto ,god "s ( _! ri*es = !m4 ,do? n _m ( y ?9k ye h satisfi$ = s9s1 if ye pay a civil p5alty to ! judge8 ,_m ?9k _! own te>s & sorr[ = s9 may be a price to ju/ice1 at lea/ if x be jo9$ ) am5dm5t 9 "t com+4 ,& s m5 conceive _! s9s are p>don$1 & _! s\ls r$eem$4 ,b alas6 ! r$emption ( ! s\l is preci\s1 yea1 x cease? = ev]2 all y\r sub/ance w be utt]ly contemn$1 ?\gh ye (f]$ x4 ,h[ few ( y w\ld give s mu* = y\r s\ls6 ,& yet ?\gh ye give x1 x w n d x1--ye mu/ pay ! utt]mo/ f>?+1 or no?+4 ,y\r sorr[ & re=mations w n complete ! sum1 no1 nor beg9 x4 8,?\gh ?\ wa% !e ) nitre1 & take mu* soap1 yet ?9e iniquity is m>k$ be=e me10--yet !re is /ill condemnation = !e4 ,?\gh all ! _w %\ld conv5e ab\t ?is matt]1 to f9d a ransom = man2 suppose all ! treasures ( mon>*s1 ! m9es & b[els ( ! e>?1 ! c(f]s ( ri* m5 7 se>*$2 nay1 let ! e>?1 ! sea1 ! heav5s1 & sun & moon be priz$ at ! highe/2--jo9 all ! m]its ( angels above & m5 bel[1 all _! good actions & suff]+s1 yet ! sum t am\nts ( all t addition1 w\ld n pay ! lea/ f>?+ ( ?is debt4 ,! e>? w\ld say1 x is n 9 me2 ! heav5 behov$ to answ] s2 angels & m5 might say1 we h he>d ( x1 b x is hid f all liv+4 ,:]e !n is ?is r$emption f ! curse8 ,:]e %all a ransom be f\nd8 ,inde$ ,god ha? f\nd x2 x is ) him4 ,he ha? giv5 8 ,son a ransom = _m1 & 8 blood is m preci\s ?an s\ls1--let be7#aeg7 gold & silv]4 ,is n ?is !n a great privilege1 t if all ! k+doms ( ! _w 7 sold at ! de>e/1 yet !y c\ld n buy x8 ,:at a jewel is ?is6 ,:at a pe>l6 ,:oev] ( y h escap$ ?is wra?1 consid] :at is y\r advantage4 ,o consid] y\r dignity ye are advanc$ unto1 t y may engage y\r he>ts to him1 to become 81 & 8 :olly6 = 8ye are b\ght ) a price10 & are no m y\r own2 he gave himself = y1 & 0 made a curse to r$eem y f ! curse4 ,o h[ %\ld y walk z privileg$ m51 z r$eem$ ones6 ,i besee* y all to call home y\r ?\ghts1 to consid] & pond] on ?is s5t5ce t is pass$ aga9/ u4 ,!re is n[ hope ( deliv]y f x1 if ye w take x home unto y2 b if ye w /ill cont9ue 9 ! ways ( s91 )\t return+1 "k ?is1 t ye are b multiply+ ^? curses1 platt+ _m cords ( y\r iniquities1 to b9d y 9 ev]la/+ *a9s4 ,ye are b digg+ a pit = y\r s\ls1 ye t sweat 9 y\r s9s1 & travel 9 !m1 & w n embrace ?is ransom (f]$4 ,! key & lock ( t pit is et]nal despair4 ,o consid] h[ quickly y\r pleasures & ga9s w end1 & sp>e "s ( y\r ?\ghts f pres5t ?+s1 to give !m to et]nity1 t ?read spun out = ev] & ev]2--! v l5g? ( ! days ( ! ,anci5t ( days1 :o ha? no beg9n+ ( days nor end ( "t6 ,rememb] n[ ( x1 le/ ye become z long mis]able z ,god is bless$1 & t is = ev]4 ,all m5 w\ld desire to h privileges beyond o!rs1 b !re is "o t c>ries x away f all ! _w1 & t is ! believ] 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o is said to be 9 ,*ri/1 implant$ 9 him by fai?1 z a lively memb] ( t body :]e( ,*ri/ is ! head4 ,*ri/ ,jesus is ! head ( t body1 ! *ur*2 & ?is head communicates life unto all ! memb]s1 = 8he fille? all 9 all40 ,!re is a mighty work+ p[] 9 ! head1 :i* diffuse? itself ?r\gh\t ! memb]s1 ,eph4 i4 #ai1 #bb1 #bc4 ,!re are _m expressions ( union betwe5 ,*ri/ & believ]s4 ,!re is no ne> conjunction among m51 b ?is spiritual union ( ,*ri/ ) believ]s is repres5t$ to u "u x4 ,! f\ndation & ! build+ h a ne> dep5d5ce1 ! corn]-/one & ! wall--^! knit toge!r2 & ,*ri/ ,jesus is ! f\ndation & 8! *ief corn]-/one1 9 :om all ! build+ fitly fram$ toge!r1 gr[e? unto an holy temple10 ,eph4 ii4 #bj1 #ba4 ,! head & memb]s are ne> unit$1 s is ,*ri/ & believ]s2 !y 8gr[ up into him10 ,eph4 iv4 #ae4 ,p>5ts & *ildr5 are almo/ "o1 s is ,*ri/ ,jesus ! ev]la/+ ,fa!r1 & he %[s to ! ,fa!r ! *ildr5 :i* he ha? giv5 him4 ,we are 8 bre?r51 & he is n a%am$ to call u s2 b :i* is m1 we are "o fle% ) him4 ,!re is a m>riage betwe5 ,*ri/ & ! *ur*1 & ?is is ! great m$itation ( ! song ( ,solomon4 ,he is ! v9e tree1 & we are bran*es plant$ 9 him4 ,nay1 ?is union is s /rict1 t x is mutual1 8,i 9 !m10 & !y 89 me40 ,*ri/ dwelle? 9 u by fai?1 by mak+ u to believe 9 him1 & love him2 we dwell 9 ,*ri/ by t same fai? & love1 by believ+ 9 him1 & lov+ him4 ,*ri/ ,jesus is our h\se :]e we get all our furniture2 he is our /ore-h\se & treasure1 our place ( /r5g? & pleasure1 a city ( refuge1 a /rong t[] & a pleasant riv] to refre% u4 ,we aga9 are 8 habitation :]e he dwelle? by 8 ,_s2 we are 8 workh\se1 :]e he works all 8 curi\s pieces ( ! new creature1 =m+ x unto ! day ( 8 esp\sals1 ! great day ( r$emption4 ,?is gives u to und]/& :at we once 74 ,we may /& "h & look back ^u our =m] condition1 & f9d matt] bo? ( delight & sorr[4 ,we 7 once )\t ,*ri/ 9 ! _w1 & if )\t ,*ri/1 !n )\t 8hope & )\t ,god 9 ! _w10 ,eph4 ii4 #ab4 ,i wi% ?is 7 engrav5 on ! he>ts ( m51 t !y are born out ( ,*ri/ ,jesus2 wild olives1 gr[+ up 9 ! /ock ( deg5]at$ ,adam4 ,he 0 once plant$ a noble v9e2 b h[ quickly turn$ he into a deg5]ate plant1 & in/ead ( grapes1 br\ght =? wild grapes1 & s\r6 ,we all gr[ ^u an 8olive tree :i* is wild by nature10 ,rom4 xi4 #bd4 ,x gr[s out ( ! g>d5 ( ,god1 9 ! b>r5 wild]ness1 & is meet = no?+ b to br+ =? fruit unto dea?1 to be cut d[n & ca/ into ! fire4 ,x is a tree :i* ! ,"l ha? curs$1--8nev] m fruit gr[ ^u !e h5ce=?30 ?is 0 ! fatal s5t5ce pron\nc$ on ,adam4 ,o t y w\ld "k y\r condition by nature6 h[ all y\r good incl9ations1 dispositions1 & education1 _c make y\r /ock good1 & y\r fruit good6 8,israel is an empty v9e10--?is is our "n4 ,nay1 b _m ?9k !y br+ =? fruit4 ,h n hea!ns spread =? _! bran*es1 & br\ght =? _m pleasant fruits ( temporal pati5ce1 sobriety1 magnanimity1 prud5ce1 & su* l8 ,d n "s civil m5 _m acts ( civility pr(itable to m58 ,do? n _m a man pray & read ! scriptures f 8 y\? up8 ,yes1 inde$1 ^! are fruits1 b = all t1 he is an empty v9e1 = he br+s =? fruit to himself2 & s1 z 9 ! orig9al1 he is a v9e empty+ ! fruit :i* x gives1 ,hos4 x4 #a4 ,all ^! fruits are b to himself1 & f himself2 he kn[s n to direct ^! to ,god's glory1 b to 8 own praise or advantage1 to make !m 8 ornam5t2 & he kn[s n 8 own empt9ess1 to seek all 8 furniture & sap f ano!r4 ,:at 7 all ^! fair blossoms & fruits ( hea!ns8 ,inde$ !y 7 m & bett] ?an any n[ ^u ! multitude ( pr(ess$ ,*ri/ians3 & yet ^! 7 b spl5dida peccata1 %9+ s9s4 ,:at is all y\r pray+ & fa/+1 b to y\rselves1 z ! ,"l *>ges ! p1 ,ze*4 vii4 8,did ye at all fa/ unto me80 ,no1 ye d x to y\rselves4 ,"h is ! wildness & deg5]at5ess ( y\r natures4 ,ei!r y br+ =? v bitt] fruits1 su* z intemp]ance1 av>ice1 cont5tion1 swe>+1 c41 or else fruits t h no?+ b a fair sk91 l apples ( ,sodom t are beautiful on ! tree1 b be+ h&l$1 turn to a%es2 s !re is no?+ ( !m f ,god1 or to ,god4 ,i ?9k e man almo/ ent]ta9s ?is secret p]suasion 9 8 brea/1--t 8 nature may be weak1 yet x is n wick$2 x may be help$ ) education1 & c>e1 & dilig5ce1 & dress$ till x please ,god1 & pr(it o!rs4 ,:o is p]suad$ 9 he>t t he is an enemy to ,god1 & _c be subject to ,god's law8 ,:o believes t 8 8he>t is desp]ately wick$80 ,oh6 x is inde$ 8deceitful above all ?+s10 & 9 ?is mo/ deceitful1 t x p]suades y ye h a good he>t to ,god4 ,w n pr(ane m51 ^: h&s are defil$1 ma9ta9 ! uprightness ( _! he>ts8 ,nemo nascitur bonus s$ fit4 ,i besee* y once1 consid] t ye are born out ( ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,ye conceive t ye are born & educat$ ,*ri/ians2 ye h t "n inde$ f infancy1 & are baptiz$4 ,b ,i ask ab\t ! ?+2 baptism ( wat] do? n implant y into ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,nay1 x decl>es ?is mu* unto y1 t by nature ye are f> (f f ,jesus1 & :olly defil$1--all y\r imag9ations only evil4 ,n[1 ,i besee* y1 h[ came ! *ange8 ,or is !re a *ange8 ,are n ! mo/ "p ( m5 ! old m51--no new creatures8 ,he t is 9 ,*ri/ is a new creature1 #b ,cor4 v4 #ag4 ,ye h n[ ,adam's nature1 :i* ye _h fir/4 ,ye h borne ! image ( ! e>?ly1 & are ye n su* yet1 :o are /ill e>?ly8 ,?9k ye t ye c inh]it ! k+dom ( ,god ?us8 ,c ye pass ov] f a /ate ( condemnation to a /ate ( life & no condemnation1 )\t a *ange8 ,no1 believe x1 ye _c inh]it incorruption ) fle% & blood1 :i* ye 7 born )4 ,ye mu/ be implant$ 9 ! second ,adam1 & be> 8 image1 ere ye c say t ye are p>tak]s ( 8 bless+s1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #dg-di1 c4 ,n[ ,i may pose y\r consci5ces1--h[ _m ( y are *ang$8 ,are n ! mo/ "p ( y ev5 su* z ye 7 f y\r *ildhood8 ,be n deceiv$1 ye are yet /rang]s f ! promises ( ,god1 & )\t ?is hope 9 ! _w4 ,s]mon ,,ii4 ,v]se #a4--8,!re is !re=e n[ no condemnation to !m :i* are 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 c40 ,all ! promises are yea & am5 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus2 !y meet all 9 him & f him are d]iv$ unto u4 ,:5 man 0 9 integrity1 he 0 ) ,god1 & 9 ,god1 & t imm$iately1 )\t ! int]v5tion ( a ,m$iator4 ,b our fall+ f ,god ha? made u )\t ,god1 & ! di/ance is s great1 z ,abraham speaks to ! ri* man1 t nei!r c ^? above g d[n to him1 nor he come up to !m4 ,!re is a gulf ( sep>ation betwe5 ,god & u1 t !re c be no meet+4 ,& s we :o are )\t ,god1 are )\t hope 9 ! _w1 ,eph4 ii4 #ab2 no hope ( any m access to ,god z be=e4 ,! tree ( life is compass$ ab\t ) a flam+ fire & a sword4 ,god is become a consum+ fire unto u1 t none c come ne> ^! ev]la/+ burn+s1 mu* less dwell ) !m4 ,s9ce !re c be no meet+ s1 ,god ha? f\nd out ! way h[ s9n]s may come to him1 & n be consum$4 ,he w meet ) u 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 t liv+ temple1 & ?is is ! try/+ place47#aeh7 ,!re 0 a necessity ( ?is ,m$iator1 to make up ! diff]5ce1 & make a bridge ov] t gulf ( sep>ation1 = u to come to ,god1 & ?is is 8 human nature1 ! new & liv+ way1 ! vail ( 8 fle%4 ,god is 9 ,*ri/ !re=e1 reconcil+ ! _w to himself4 ,all ! light ( consolation & salvation t is f ,god1 is all embodi$ 9 ?is ,sun ( righte\sness4 ,all ! /reams ( grace & m]cy run 9 ! *annel ( 8 well belov$ ,son4 ,x foll[s !n1 t ,god is n to be f\nd out ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & :osoev] is )\t ,*ri/1 is )\t ,god 9 ! _w4 8,god 0 9 ,*ri/ reconcil+ ! _w10 & 8!re is !re=e no condemnation to !m t are 9 ,*ri/10 b ,god out ( ,*ri/ is condemn+ ! _w1 & !re=e condemnation is to all t are n 9 ,*ri/4 ,:5 all ! sons ( ,adam 7 decl>$ rebels1 because ( 8 & _! own rebellion1 ! ,"l ha? appo9t$ a city ( refuge1 t :osoev] is pursu$ by ! av5g] ( blood1 may ent] into x1 & get protection & safety4 ,)\t is no?+ b ! sword ( ! av5g]1 ju/ice reign+ 9 all ! _w beside1 )9 ?is city1 ju/ice may n ent] to take out any into condemnation4 ,& !re=e ^? s\ls t flee = refuge1 to lay hold ^u ! hope set be=e !m 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 ju/ice may pursue !m to ! ports ( ?is city1 condemnation may foll[ !m h>d1 till !y ent] 91 b ^! may n ent] into ! ports ( ! city4 ,:at a mis]able e/ate !n are ^! s\ls 91 t be 9 _! own natures 9 ! op5 fields )\t ?is city6 ,h[ _m fooli% m5 appreh5d no dang]1 b sport ab\t ! ports ( ! city ( refuge1 & w n ent] 96 ,o ! av5g] ( blood %all be ^u !e ere ?\ "k1 & if x f9d !e out ( ! city1 woe unto !e6 ,all ?y pray]s & entreaties w n prevail4 ,ju/ice is bl9d & deaf1--_c deal p>tially1 or respect p]sons1 _c he> ?y supplications4 ,x is /range1 t m5 are tak5 up ) o!r petty inconsid]able ?+s1 & yet neglect to "k :at ?is is1 to be 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 ^u :i* _! salvation dep5ds4 ,fai? 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! s\l's flight into ! city ( refuge4 ,n[ none flie? b :5 !y appreh5d dang]1 or are pursu$4 ,?is dang] t a s\l appreh5ds1 is p]i%+ & condemnation = ev]4 ,! pursu] is ! law ( ,god1 & 8 ju/ice1 ^! h a sword 9 _! h&1 ! curse ( ,god1 & ! s5t5ce ( condemnation4 ,god erects a tribunal 9 8 ^w1 :]e9 he judge? m54 ,:osoev] he ha? a purpose ( good-w unto1 he makes ! law to ent] into _! consci5ces1 t ! (f5ce might ab\nd4 ,he s5ds out "s mess5g] ( affliction1 or conviction1 to br+ !m be=e ! judgm5t seat1 & he> _! accusation read unto !m4 ,!re ! s\l /&s trembl+1 & ! consci5ce witnesse? & approve? all t ! ^w *all5ge? (1 s t ! s9n]'s m\? is /opp$1 & c h no excuse to ?is accusation4 ,!n ! judge pron\nces ! s5t5ce ^u ! guilty p]son1 8,curs$ is e "o t abide? n 9 all ?+s1 c40 ,! s\l cries1 ,guilty1 ,o ,"l1 guilty1 ,i des]ve ! curse inde$4 ,oh6 8:at %all ,i d to be sav$80 ,!n ! s\l looks ab\t on ! "r h&1 & on ! left h&1 to seek "s refuge1 b !re is none4 ,:i!r %all he g f him8 ,he looks )9 himself1 & beholds no?+ )91 b ! accus+ witness+ consci5ce becomes a torm5tor4 ,! fire is k9dl$ )91 :i* fe$s ^u ! fuel ( innum]able s9s4 ,n[ ! s\l is almo/ ov]:elm$1 & spies if !re be any place to flee to f itself1 & f t wra?1 & behold ! ,"l discov]s a city ( refuge ne> h&1 :]e no condemnation is1 ev5 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 :o ha? su/a9$ ! curse1 t he might r$eem u f x4 ,! vision ( peace is "h1 & ?i!r ! s\l flies out ( itself1 & f ju/ice1 into t discov]$ righte\sness ( ,*ri/1 & s ! m t ! (f5ce ab\nd$1 n[ ! m ha? grace sup]-ab\nd$1 s t !re is n[ no m condemnation to him4 ,i besee* y consid] ?is1 & let x be writt5 on ! table ( y\r he>ts4 ,!re are two tribunals t ,god sits ^u1--"o out ( ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ano!r 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,!re is a ?rone ( ju/ice1 :]e no s5t5ce passes b pure unmix$ ju/ice1 )\t any temp]am5t ( m]cy & ?is all m5 mu/ once compe> be=e4 ,y "k :at a cov5ant ( works ,god once made ) u1--if ?\ d ^! ?+s ?\ %alt live1 if n1 ?\ %alt die ! dea?4 ,accord+ to ?is we mu/ once be judg$1 t ju/ice suff] no prejudice4 ,!re=e ,god speaks out ( 8 law1 ^u ?is ?rone1 ! language ( m\nt ,s9ai1 he reads our *>ge unto u1 & because all ! _w is guilty1 !re=e ! s5t5ce ( dea? is once pass$ ^u all4 ,n[1 :oev] ( y come be=e ?is tribunal to be judg$1 "k t x is a subord9ate c\rt1 !re is a high] c\rt ( m]cy & judgm5t1 bo? ju/ice & m]cy mix$ toge!r4 ,?\gh m]cy be ! pr$om9ant1 ju/ice & judgm5t are ! habitation ( x1 b m]cy & tru? g be=e ! ,judge's face1 & come ne>e/ s9n]s to give !m access4 ,& ?is y may appeal unto f t tribunal ( ju/ice4 8,b !re is =giv5ess ) !e1 c410 ,ps4 cxxx4 #d1 #e4 ,& :oev] comes "h1 ,*ri/ ,jesus sits on ?is ?rone to absolve him f t s5t5ce4 ,if y ask :at equity is 9 x1 is n ?is a prejudice to ju/ice1 & an abom9ation to ! ,"l1 to ju/ify ! wick$ & ungodly s9n]8 ,i say1 x is no iniquity1 because ,jesus ,*ri/ ha? paid ! price = u1 & 0 made a curse = our s9s1 t we might be ! righte\sness ( ,god 9 him1 & !re=e x is j ) ,god to =give s9s1 to relax t s9n] f ! condemnation ( ! law1 t flees into ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,y may answ] ju/ice--,i w n take ?is = ,god's la/ ^w4 ,i he> t all f9al judgm5t is committ$ to ! ,son1 t he may give life to :om he w2 he calls me1 & to him w ,i g1 = he ha? ! words ( et]nal life1 he w ju/ify1 & :o %all condemn8 ,n[1 if any man w n n[ arraign himself be=e ! tribunal ( ,god's ju/ice1 if he w n se>* 8 guilt9ess till 8 m\? be /opp$1 & he> 8 s5t5ce ( condemnation read1 & take ) x1--t man _c come to ,jesus ,*ri/1 to be absolv$1 = he ju/ifie? none b self-condemn$ & lo/ s9n]s4 ,s y\r day is b yet com+1 :5 y mu/ answ] to ju/ice4 ,! tribunal ( m]cy %all be remov$1 & ,*ri/ %all sit ^u a ?rone ( pure ju/ice1 to judge ^? :o judg$ n !mselves4 ,alas = y\r loss1 ! mo/ "p ( y6 ,i pity y4 ,y live 9 great peace & quietness )\t ! ports ( ! city ( refuge4 ,we decl>e unto y 9 ! ,"l's "n1 y are "u ! curse ( ,god3 w y yet sit secure1 & put ! evil day f> f y8 ,oh6 r tr\ble y\r peace = a season1 ) ! consid]ation ( y\r s9s6 ,ent] into judgm5t ) y\rselves till y see no?+ b p]i%+ 9 y\rselves2--& !re is no haz>d1 because salvation is br\ght ne> 9 ! gospel4 ,if y w\ld n tr\ble y\rselves s mu* z to judge y\rselves1 !n y %all be judg$ :5 !re is no ,m$iator to plead = y1 none to appeal unto4 ,b :osoev] takes ! s5t5ce ( condemnation unto !m1 & subscribes to ! righte\sness ( ! ,"l's curse ^u !m1 we d invite all su* 9 ! ,"l's "n1 to come 9 hi!r1 ev5 to ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,!re is no condemnation to !m t are 9 him4 ,if y /& scrupul\s1 mak+ _m que/ions 9 su* a matt] ( s great necessity1 y wrong y\r own s\l & di%on\r him4 ,"k ?is1 t ,god is 9 ,*ri/ reconcil+ ! _w to himself4 ,!re=e ?\ condemn$ s9n] maye/ come to ,god 9 ,*ri/4 ,if y ask any w>rant1 we ?9k !re %\ld be no su* que/ion+1 :5 y are 9 s great necessity4 ,if a man 7 />v+ )\t a city1 & x 7 told him !re is pl5ty )91 7 he n a fool t w\ld make any m bus9ess1 b lab\r to ent] 98 ,?is is en\gh to cross all y\r objections2 y are 9 extreme necessity1 & l to p]i% )9 y\rself2 8he is able to save to ! utt]mo/ all t come to him40 ,:at w\ld y m8 ,let !re be !n a closure betwe5 absolute necessity & suffici5t ability to save4 ,w y yet /& disput+ )\t ! city1 :5 ! av5g] ( blood is above y\r head8 ,if y w yet press = "s m gr\nd & w>rant ( believ+1--!n ,i w tell y all t ,i "k is 9 ! ^w = a gr\nd ( fai?4 ,y h great mis]y & necessity )9 y1--t y grant1 & x is y\r compla9t4 ,*ri/ ha? m]cy & suffici5cy ( grace 9 him2 he is able to save to ! utt]mo/1--t y _c d5y4 ,b ,i d add ?is ?ird1 he is also will+ to save !e1 :oev] w be sav$ by him2 nay1 he is m will+ ?an ?\ art4 ,if y "q ?is1 ,i desire y b to consid] ! :ole t5or ( ! gospel4 ,h[ _m invitations6 ,h[ _m p]suasions6 ,h[ _m promises to ^? :o come6 ,yea1 h[ _m comm&s1 & t p]emptory1 to believe on him6 ,yea1 h[ _m ?reat5+s aga9/ y1 if y w n come to him to h life6 ,ha? he giv5 himself = ! s9s ( ! _w1 & w he n be will+ t s9n]s p>take ( t he 0 at s mu* pa9s to pur*ase8 ,?9k y t ,*ri/ w be cont5t 8 dea? %\ld be 9 va98 ,& x %\ld be 9 va91 if he did n welcome ! wor/ s9n]s2 yea1 x %\ld be 9 va9 if he did n draw !m to him1 & make !m will+4 ,b besides ?is1 he ha? promis$ s absolutely1 & freely1 & fully1 z !re %\ld be no exception imag9able aga9/ x2 8him t come? to me1 ,i w 9 no wise ca/ out10 ,john vi4 #cg4 ,:y d y imag9e any case :]e ,*ri/ ha? made none8 ,:y d y s9 aga9/ y\r own s\ls8 ,oh1 if ,i 7 9 ,*ri/1 say y1 ,i w\ld be well6 & oh1 t he w\ld welcome su* a s9n]6 ,*ri/ answ]s !e 9 express t]ms2 8:osoev] w1 let him take & dr9k freely40 ,?\ decl>e/ ?y will+ness 9 s speak+2 & he decl>es 8 will+ness 9 s promis+4 ,nay1 ?y look+ af> (f on him1 is a fruit ( 8 will+ness2 8ye h n *os5 me1 b ,i h *os5 y10 & lov$ y fir/4 ,if ye w n yet believe ?is1 look ^u 8 comm&2 ?is is 8 comm&1 t ye believe on ! ,son1 #a ,john iii4 #bc4 ,:at w>rant h ye to d any duty he comm&s8 ,& :y d ye m "q ?is8 ,is n ?is 8 comm&8 ,& is x n m p]emptory1 because a new comm&1 & 8 la/ comm&8 ,& :5 )al he boa/s7#aei7 u into 8 ,son1 t we may h life1 oh1 :o %\ld h ! face to "q any m 8 will+ness6 ,o!r gr\nds ?an ^! ,i "k none2 & ,i ?9k if any come to ,*ri/1 or pret5d to come1 on o!r gr\nds1 he comes n "r4 ,if ! mo/ holy man come n 9 among ungodly s9n]s2 if he d n walk ^u ! gr\nds ( 8 own extreme necessity1 & ,*ri/'s suffici5cy1 he _c come to ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,!re is a conceit among p1 :i*1 if x 7 n s common z x is1 ,i w\ld n m5tion x1 x is s ridicul\s--h[ c ,i come to ,*ri/ s unclean & s guilty1 no?+ b condemnation 9 me8 ,if ,i 7 su* & su*1 ,i w\ld come to him4 ,alas6 !re c no?+ be imag9$ m absurd1 or contr>y ev5 to s5se & reason4 ,if ?\ w]t su* & su*1 z ?\ fancie/ a desire to be1 ?\ w\ld/ n come to ,*ri/2 ?\ ne$$/ him n4 ,t :i* ?\ pret5de/ z a reason :y ?\ %\ld/ n come1 is ! great reason press$ 9 ! gospel :y ?\ %\ld/ come4 ,:at madness is ?is8 ,i am s unclean1 ,i w n come to ! f\nta9 to wa%2--:]e=e 0 ! f\nta9 op5$1 b = s9 & uncleanness8 ,& ! m uncleanness1 ! m ne$2 & ! m ne$1 ! m reason to come4 ,necessity is a great err&1 & our err& is a suffici5t w>rant4 ,i am pursu$ by ! law1 ,i h condemnation )9 me1 & no?+ b condemnation4 ,well !n1 come to ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ! city ( refuge1 :]e no condemnation is4 ,:]e=e 0 ?is city appo9t$1 b = ?is end8 ,i besee* y e "o :o use? ^? debates1 & take? a k9d ( delight 9 !m1 "k :at !y mean1 h[ !y wrong y\r own s\ls2 h[ !y di%on\r ,*ri/1 & s ,god ! ,fa!r2 nay1 h[ fooli% & ridicul\s !y are1--t if x 7 n y\r p]plexity inde$1 !y des]v$ no answ]1 b a rebuke or sil5ce4 ,i h se5 p take delight 9 mov+ objections aga9/ ! tru?1 yea1 & /udy e>ne/ly h[ to object aga9/ any answ]s giv5 f ! tru?4 ,alas6 ?\ m$dle/ to ?9e own hurt2 ?\ art ^u a way :i* %all nev] yield !e any com=t1 b keep ?y s\l f e/abli%m5t1 z a wave toss$ up & d[n6 ,if ye believe n1 b dispute1 ye %all n be e/abli%$4 ,b ,i w\ld speak a ^w to ^? t h believ$1 t h fl$ = refuge to ,*ri/4 ,oh6 x conc]ns y mo/ ( all m5 to /udy to "k ?is condemnation t ye are deliv]$ f1 t ye may be ?ankful1 & may keep close )9 ?is city4 ,i say1 !re is no man )9 ! _w %\ld h m ?\ghts1 m deep & e>ne/ m$itations on ! curse & wra? ( ,god1 ?an ^? :o are deliv]$ f !m ?r\gh ,*ri/2 & my reason is1 t ye may "k h[ great a salvation ye h receiv$1 h[ great a condemnation ye h escap$1 & may h5ce=? walk z ^? :o are b\ght ) a price4 ,y\r creation makes y n y\r own1 b 81 because he gave t be+4 ,b y\r r$emption %\ld make y twice m 81 & n y\r own1 because1 :5 t be+ 0 worse ?an if x _h n be5 at all1 he made x ov] aga94 ,s ye are twice 83 fir/1 he made y ) a ^w1 b n[ he ha? b\ght y ) a price1 & t a de> price1--8 blood4 ,aga91 ! keep+ ?is curse always 9 y\r view & sight & application ( x unto y\r s9s1 w make mu* employm5t = ,*ri/4 ,o h[ w ye (t5 flee into t city6 ,i ?9k !y are ! greate/ enemies ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & 8 grace1 :o w\ld h a believ] h no m use ( ! law4 ,i "k n :o c use ! law if he d x n4 ,i "k n :o c apply x unto ,*ri/1 ! end ( x1 b he4 ,c]ta9ly he ha? n only use ( ! comm&s z a rule ( ob$i5ce1 b ! curse also1 n to make him fe> aga9 unto bondage2 no1 no1 b to make him see always ! m necessity ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 t he may take up h\se 9 him1 & dwell 9 him4 ,s]mon ,,iii4 ,v]se #a4--8,:o walk n aft] ! fle%1 b aft] ! ,_s40 ,x is difficult to det]m9e :i* ( ^! is ! greate/ privilege ( a ,*ri/ian1--t he is deliv]$ f condemnation1 or t he is made to walk accord+ to ! ,_s1 & made a new creature2 :e!r we owe m to ,*ri/ = our ju/ification1 or sanctification3 = he is made bo? to u3 b x is m necess>y to conjo9 !m toge!r1 ?an to comp>e !m ) ea* o!r4 ,! "o is n m necess>y--to be deliv]$ f wra?1 ?an ! o!r1 to walk accord+ to ! ,_s4 ,i ?9k x 7 an argum5t ( a s\l escap$ f condemnation1 to h ! great /ream & curr5t ( its affections & endeav\rs t[>ds sanctification1 n t !y may be accept$ ( ,god1 b because !y are accept$ ( ,god4 ,x is n said1 !re is no?+ condemnable 9 ^? t are 9 ,*ri/1 b !re is no condemnation to !m4 ,!re is1 inde$1 a body ( dea?1 & law ( s9 )9 !m1 a nature defil$ ) orig9al pollution1 & _m /reams fl[+ f x1 :i* ! spr9kl+ ( ! blood ( ,*ri/ 9 ju/ification do? n take away4 ,if any man say !re is no s9 9 him1 he is a li>1 & ! tru? is n 9 him4 ,b "h is ! grace & m]cy ( ,god 9 ,jesus ,*ri/2 t removes ! curse :]e ! s9 is1--t takes away ! condemnation :]e all wor?y ( condemnation is4 ,& ?us ! s\l's ju/ification is p>allel to ,*ri/'s condemnation4 ,!re 0 9 him no?+ condemnable1 no s91 no guile 9 8 m\?2 yet !re 0 condemnation to him1 because he 0 9 /ead & place ( s9n]s4 ,our iniquities 7 laid on him1 n 9 him2 he :o knew no s9 0 made a curse = u1 t we might be made ! righte\sness ( ,god 9 him4 ,s !n1 ! s\l t flee? into ,jesus ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 ?\gh x h 9 x all t des]ve? condemnation1 yet !re is no condemnation to x1 because 8 righte\sness is laid ^u x1 & ,*ri/ ha? tak5 away ! curse4 ,! innoc5t ,son ( ,god 0 condemn$1 !re=e are guilty s9n]s absolv$4 ,! curse 0 appli$ unto him :o _h no s91 b only 0 made s91 or s9 laid on him1 & !re=e ! s5t5ce ( absolution f ! curse is appli$ unto !m :o h no righte\sness1 b are made ! righte\sness ( ,god by free & graci\s imputation4 ,?is ,i speak1 because ( _m unsav\ry & uns\nd expressions 9 ?is loose g5]ation1 t !re is no s9 9 ! ju/ifi$1 t ju/ification removes x close1 z if x _h nev] be5 at all4 ,i say1 z ! condemnation ( ,jesus ,*ri/ did n blot out 8 innoc5cy & hol9ess )9 him1 b only ju/ice consid]$ him on t acc\nt z a transgressor1 :o yet 0 ! holy & spotless ,lamb ( ,god 9 himself2 s likewise ! ju/ification ( a s9n] be=e ,god1 do? n remove or blot out ! v corruption & defilem5t ( our natures1 b only scrapes out our names out ( ! roll ( 8 debtors1 z hav+ satisfi$ 9 our caution]1 & consid]s u z righte\s on t acc\nt be=e ,god4 ,& ?is likewise ,i speak = y\r use1 t ye may loa! & abhor y\rselves1 z mu* 9 y\rselves1 :o are made clean by ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 z if ye 7 n wa%54 ,nay1 s mu* ! m ye ought to rememb] y\r own s9s1 :i* he do? n rememb] z debt any m2 & to be a%am$ & conf\nd$ because !y are p>don$4 ,x is ord9>y = s\ls to look on !mselves ) an eye ( m complac5cy 9 !mselves1 :5 !y appreh5d t ,god looks fav\rably on !m4 ,i d n ?9k t any s\l c duly consid] ! graci\s aspect ( ,god 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ to !m1 b !y w ! m loa! !mselves4 ,b ,i f9d x ord9>y1 t slight & inconsid]ate ?\ghts ( p>don beget jolly conceits 9 m5's he>ts ( !mselves4 ,& ?is is ev5 ! s9 ( ,god's *ildr52 some?+ is abat$ ( our self-abhorr+1 :5 we h peace & fav\r spok5 unto u4 ,b ,i besee* all :o believe !re is no condemnation = !m1 to consid] !re are all ?+s wor?y ( x 9 !m1 yea1 no?+ b :at des]ves x2 & !re=e let t aspect ( ,god beget self-loa?+ & self-dete/ation 9 y4 ,! m y appreh5d he is pleas$ ) y1 be ye ! m displeas$ ) y\rselves1 because x is n y\rselves he is pleas$ )1 b 8 own well-belov$ ,son4 ,! day ( r$emption is com+1 :5 !re %all be no condemnation1 & no?+ condemnable ei!r4 ,9 heav5 y %all be s1 b :ile ye are "h1 ?is is ! mo/ important duty ye are call$ to1--to loa! y\rselves1 because ( all y\r abom9ations1 & because he is pacifi$ t[>ds y1 ,ezek4 xvi4 at ! close2 & *ap4 xxxvi4 #ca2 & xx4 #dc1 #dd4 ,!re is a new & /range mortification n[ plead$ = by _m17#afj7 ^: highe/ advancem5t consi/e? 9 n feel+1 or kn[+1 or confess+ s91 b 9 be+ dead to ! s5se & conviction ( ! same4 ,alas6 :i!r are ^! re=m+ times gone8 ,is n ?is ! _s ( ,anti*ri/8 ,i confess x is a mortification ( godl9ess1 a crucify+ ( rep5tance & hol9ess1 a crucify+ ( ! new man2 b x is a quick5+ ( ! old man 9 ! lu/s !re(1 a liv+ to s94 ,?is is a "p ( t new 7b falsely s call$7 gospel t is prea*$ by "s2 :i*1 if an angel w\ld br+ f heav51 we ought n to believe x4 8,o!r f\ndation c no man lay ?an t :i* is laid0 already1 ^u :i* ! prophets & apo/les are build$1--ev5 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,"l1 give ! ,_s to und]/& ^! my/]ies already reveal$2 b save u f ^! new discov]ies & lights4 ,t :i* we h receiv$ is able to make u p]fect to salvation4 ,e "o pret5ds a claim & "r to ?is privilege ( ,*ri/ians1 to be p>don$ & absolv$ f condemnation1 :o do? n put x out ( "q1 ?\gh 9 ! mean "t _! iniquities te/ify aga9/ !m2 & _! transgressions say 9 ! he>t ( a godly man1 t 8!re is no fe> ( ,god be=e _! eyes40 ,!re=e ! apo/le describes ! man t is 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 to be su* an "o1 t walks 8n aft] ! fle%1 b aft] ! ,_s10--n only to gu>d aga9/ ! presumptu\s fancy ( ^? t live 9 _! s9s1 t pret5d to hope = heav51 b to /ir up e ju/ifi$ s\l to a new mann] ( conv]sation1 s9ce !y are 9 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,we w\ld speak a ^w ( two ?+s f ?is3 ,fir/1 ,t ! ,scripture gives m>ks & *>act]s ( ju/ifi$ & reconcil$ p]sons1 t !y may be kn[n by1 bo? to !mselves & o!rs4 ,next1 ,t1 ! ,*ri/ian hav+ escap$ condemnation1 ha? a new mann] ( walk+1 & is a new creature 9 ,*ri/4 ,x might seem a /range ?+1 t ?is fir/ 7 que/ion$ 9 ?is g5]ation1 7if any ! mo/ cle> & important tru? c\ld pass )\t scann+7 ! v t5or ( ! ,scripture holds out s mu* ( x4 ,i wond] t any man t reads ?is *apt]1 or ! epi/les ( ,james & ,john1 %\ld h any m d\bt ( x4 8,h]eby we d "k t we "k him1 if we keep 8 comm&m5ts40 ,is n ?is a conclusion ( our /ate & condition1 f ! con=mity ( our walk+ to ! w ( ,god8 ,:at div9e tru? c we be sure (1 if ?is be unc]ta98 ,:5 ! belov$ disciple1 :o knew h[ to prea* ,*ri/1 ass]ts x 9 express t]ms1 #a ,john v4 #ac1 8,^! ?+s h ,i writt5 unto y t believe1 t ye may "k t ye h et]nal life1 & t ye may believe on ! "n ( ! ,son ( ,god40 ,?is v ?+ 0 ! great scope & purpose ( t evangelic & div9e epi/le4 ,i f9d t ,ant9omians7#afa7 conf\nd ?is "q1 t !y may h ! m advantage 9 _! d>kness4 ,! "q is n conc]n+ ! gr\nds ( a man's believ+ 9 ,*ri/1 b conc]n+ our assurance1 or k ( our believ+4 ,!re is a great mi/ake 9 ,*ri/ians practice1 9 conf\nd+ ^! two4 ,x makes ,*ri/ians v unreasonable 9 _! d\bt+s & ex]cises2 !re=e let u h ?is be=e our eyes1--fai?1 9 its fir/ & pure act+1 is r an adh]5ce & cleav+ ( a lo/ s\l to ,*ri/1 ?an an evid5ce ( its int]e/ 9 him1 or ( 8 ev]la/+ love4 ,y "k all1 t x is "o ?+ to "k a ?+1 or love a ?+1 & ano!r ?+ to reflect ^u x1 & "k t ,i "k & love x4 ,john did write to believ]s1 t !y might "k !y did believe1 & believe yet m4 ,^! ?+s !n are bo? sep>able1 & ! "o is po/]ior to ! o!r1--8aft] t ye believ$ ye 7 seal$40 ,! p]suasion ( ,god's love & our int]e/ 9 ,*ri/1 is ! ,_s's seal set ^u ! s\l4 ,!re is a mutual seal+ "h4 ,! s\l1 by believ+ & tru/+ 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 8sets to its seal t ,god is true10 z ,john speaks1 ,john iii4 #cc4 ,:5 ,god speaks 9 8 law1 ! s\l receives t te/imony ( 8 ju/ice & hol9ess1 subscribes to ! equity & righte\sness ( ! s5t5ce1 by condemn+ itself4 ,& :5 ,*ri/ speaks 9 ! gospel1 ! s\l seals t doctr9e ( free salvation1 by approv+ & cons5t+ ) all its he>t to ! (f]1 subscribes to ! way ( salvation 9 ,*ri/1 & ! tru? ( 8 promises4 ,& ?us is ! tru? ( ,god & ,*ri/ seal$1 by ! s\l's believ+4 ,!n ! ,_s ( ,jesus ,*ri/ aft]w>d1 :5 he please?1 irradiates & %9es ^u ! s\l1 & discov]s ^? ?+s t are freely giv51 & witnesse? to ! consci5ce ( ! believ]1 t he is a son ( ,god4 ,?us ! ,_s seals ! believ]1 & gives 8 te/imony to 8 tru?47#afb7 ,n[ if we speak ( ! gr\nd ( ! fir/1 viz4 ( believ+ 9 ,*ri/ to salvation1 ,i "k none1 b t :i* is common to s9n]s1 & hold5 out 9 ! gospel g5]ally to all1--our s9 & mis]y1 & absolute necessity1 & ,*ri/'s invitation ( all to come1 & receive 8 full & p]fect salvation4 ,i ?9k a man %\ld seek no?+ 9 himself1 :]eupon to build 8 com+ to ,*ri/4 ,?\gh x be true1 no man c come to a ,savi\r1 till he be conv9c$ ( s9 & mis]y1 yet no man %\ld seek convictions z a w>rant to come to ,*ri/ = salvation4 ,he t is 9 e>ne/ ab\t ?is "q1 h[ %all ,i be sav$8--,i ?9k he %\ld n sp5d ! "t 9 reflect+ on1 & exam9ation ( himself1 till he f9d some?+ promis+ 9 himself2 b f discov]$ s9 & mis]y1 pass /raightway ov] to ! grace & m]cy ( ,*ri/1 )\t any int]v5+ se>* ( some?+ 9 himself to w>rant him to come4 ,!re %\ld be no?+ be=e ! eye ( ! s\l b s91 & mis]y & absolute necessity1 comp>$ ) sup]ab\nd+ grace & righte\sness 9 ,*ri/2 & ?us x s+ly devolves itself ov] ^u ,*ri/1 & receives him z (f]$ freely1 8)\t money & )\t price40 ,i "k x is n possible t a s\l c receive ,*ri/ till !re be "s prep>atory conv9c+ "w ( ! law1 to discov] s9 & mis]y4 ,b ,i hold1 t to look to any su* prep>ation1 & fet* an enc\ragem5t or motive !refrom1 to believe 9 ,*ri/ is really to give him a price = 8 free wat]s & w9e1--x is to mix 9 toge!r ,*ri/ & ! law1 9 ! po9t ( our acceptation4 ,& = s\ls to g ab\t to seek prep>ations1--= a "t resolv+ n at all to consid] ! promise ( ! gospel1 till !y h f\nd !m1 & satisfaction 9 !m1 is no?+ else b to g ab\t to e/abli% _! own righte\sness1 be+ ignorant ( ! righte\sness ( ,*ri/4 ,& !re=e _m d corrupt ! simplicity ( ! gospel1 by rigid exactions ( prep>ations1 & measures ( !m1 & by mak+ !m conditions or re/rictions ( gospel comm&s & promises2 z 9 ?is1 8,come ye t are we>i$40 ,& f !nce !y seem to exclude p]sons n s qualifi$1 f hav+ a w>rant to believe4 ,alas6 x is a great mi/ake ( ^! & su* words4 ,c]ta9ly ^! are n set d[n on purpose to exclude any :o w come1--=1 8:osoev] w1 let him take ! wat] ( life freely10 b r to enc\rage su* we>i$ & brok5 s\ls z conceive !mselves to be ! only p]sons exclud$1 & to decl>e unto u 9 "s measure1 ! nature ( true fai?1 t a s\l mu/ be beat5 out ( itself1 ere x c come to ,*ri/4 ,!re=e1 ,i conclude1 t n only is x a ridicul\s & fooli% conceit ( _m ,*ri/ians t use to object aga9/ believ+1--if ,i 7 z su* & su* a p]son1 if ,i did love ,god1 if ,i _h ^! fruits ( ! ,_s1 if ,i walk$ accord+ to ! ,_s1 !n ,i might believe4 ,alas6 h[ directly opposite is ?is to ! t]ms ( ! gospel6 ,i say1 if ?\ place satisfaction 9 ^!1 & f t gr\nd come to ,jesus ,*ri/1 !n ?\ do/ n come really1--?\ do/ inde$ e/abli% ?9e own righte\sness4 ,do? any sa9t1 ?\gh ev] s holy1 consid] himself "u su* notions ( grace1 :5 he comes to be ju/ifi$8 ,no inde$2 b z an ungodly man r1 he mu/ d5y all t1 ?\gh he _h x4 ,& besides1 x is mo/ unreasonable & incongru\s1 to seek ! fruits be=e ! tree be plant$1 & to refuse to plant ! tree1 till y c behold ! fruits ( x4 ,b also1 x is contr>y to ! free & com=table doctr9e ( ! gospel1 = a s\l to seek ! discov]y ( any ?+ 9 itself b s91 be=e x apply to ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,i say1 !re mu/ be "s s5se ( s91 o!rwise x ha? n rightly discov]$ s91 b a s\l %\ld n be at ! pa9s to discov] t s5se ( s91 & f9d x out1 s z to make x a motive ( believ+ 9 ,*ri/4 ,he ought to g /raight =w>d1 & n return z he goes4 ,he mu/ inde$ exam9e himself1--n to f9d himself a s5sible humble s9n]1 t s he may h gr\nd ( believ+1 b t he may f9d himself a lo/ p]i%+ s9n]1 void ( all grace & goodness1 t he may f9d ! m necessity ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,& ?us ,i ?9k ! _m cont5tions ab\t prep>ations ( conditions prep>atory to believ+1 may be reconcil$4 ,n[ if ! "q be1 z x is inde$1 ab\t ! gr\nds ( our assurance1 & k ( our own fai?1 c]ta9ly x is cle> z ! noonday1 t z ! good tree is kn[n by ! fruits !re(1 & ! fire by ! heat !re(1 s ! indwell+ ( fai? 9 ! he>t is kn[n by its purify+ ( ! he>t & work+ by love4 ,x makes a man a new creature1 s t he & o!rs may see ! diff]5ce4 ,nei!r is ?is any d]ogation to ! free grace ( ,*ri/1 or any e/abli%+ ( our own righte\sness1 except m5 be s afraid to e/abli% _! own righte\sness1 t !y w h no hol9ess at all1 b ab&on x q1 = fe> ( tru/+ 9 x1 :i* is a rem$y worse ?an ! disease1 because ,i make x n a gr\nd ( my acceptation be=e ,god1 b only a nak$ evid5ce ( my believ+ 9 ,*ri/1 & be+ accept$ ( ,god4 ,x be+ kn[n t ^! h a necess>y connection toge!r 9 ! ,scriptures1 & x be+ also kn[n t ! "o is m obvi\s & easy to be disc]n$ ?an ! o!r4 ,sure ,i am1 ! ,lamb's book ( life is a great my/]y1 & unless ?is be grant$1 ,i see n b e man's reg5]ation & *ange %all be z d>k & hidd51 z ! hidd5 & secret decrees ( ,god's election2 = ! ,_s may imm$iately reveal bo? ! "o & ! o!r4 ,is x any d]ogation to ! grace ( ,*ri/1 to "k :at is freely giv5 u8 ,do? x n r comm5d 8 grace1 :5 a s\l looks ^u itself1 beautifi$ ) 8 comel9ess1 & adorn$ ) 8 graces1 & loa!s itself 9 itself1 & ascribes all ! hon\r & praise to him8 ,is x n m injury to ! f\nta9 & fulness ( grace 9 ,*ri/1 n to see ! /reams ( x at all nor to consid] !m1 ?an to behold ! /reams ( grace t fl[ out ( ?is f\nta91 z com+ out ( x8 ,i ?9k ,*ri/ians may be ready to idolize _! graces1 & make !m m$iators1 :5 !y are kn[n1 b is ?is a good rem$y ( t evil1 to ab&on all sight & k ( ! ?+s freely giv5 u ( ,god8 ,%all we n speak ( ! fre5ess ( grace1 because m5's corruptions turn grace into c>nal lib]ty & wantonness8 ,if ^! graces be 9 u1 sure ,i am1 x is no virtue to be ignorant ( !m1 b r a weakness & d>kness4 ,x mu/ !n be ! light & grace ( ,god to "k !m1 & f !nce to conclude7#afc7 t assurance ( fai?1 :i* is n a =c$1 ungr\nd$ p]suasion1 & /rong fancy1 )\t any discov]$ reason ( x4 ,sure ,i am1 ! apo/les c\nsel is1 to make our election sure1 by mak+ our call+ sure4 ,h[ %all any v5ture to look into ^? secrets ( ! ,lamb's book ( life1 & read _! "n !re8 ,und\bt$ly !y belong n to u1--!y are a light inaccessible1 t w b conf\nd & d>k5 u m4 ,!re=e1 :oev] w\ld "k _! election1 accord+ to ! ,scriptures1 mu/ read ! transcript & copy ( ! book ( life1 :i* is writt5 9 ! he>ts & s\ls ( ! elect4 ,! ?\ghts ( ,god are writt5 9 8 works ^u ! spirits ( m54 ,8 election ha? a seal ^u x1--8,! ,"l kn[e? !m t are 820 & :o c break up ?is seal8 8,:o ha? kn[n ! m9d ( ! ,"l80 ,none c1 until ! ,"l write ov] 8 ?\ghts 9 "s *>act]s ( 8 ,_s1 & ( ! new creature1 9 "s l9eam5ts & draughts ( 8 own image1 t x may be kn[n !y are ! epi/le ( ,*ri/1 n writt5 ) ink & pap]1 b ) ! ,_s ( ! liv+ ,god1 n on tables ( /one1 b 9 fle%ly tables ( ! he>t1 #b ,cor4 iii4 #c4 ,*ri/ writes 8 ev]la/+ ?\ghts ( love & good-w to u 9 ?is epi/le2 & t we may n ?9k ?is do? extol ! creature1 & abase ,*ri/1 x is add$1 v]4 #e1--8,n t we are suffici5t ( ourselves1--b our suffici5cy is ( ,god40 ,! see+ ( grace 9 ourselves do? n prejudge ! grace ( ,god1 unless we see x indep5d5t ( ! f\nta91 & behold n ! true rise ( x1 t we may h no matt] to glory (4 ,x is n a safe way ( behold+ ! sun1 to look /raight on x4 ,x is too dazzl+ to our weak eyes1--y %all n well take x up s4 ,b ! be/ way is to look on x 9 wat]2 !n we %all m /eadfa/ly behold x4 ,god's ev]la/+ love1 & ! r$emption ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 is too glori\s an object to behold ) ! eyes ( fle%4 ,su* objects c]ta9ly mu/ a/oni% & /rike ! spirits ( m5 ) _! transc5d5t brightness4 ,!re=e we mu/ look on ! beams ( ?is sun1 z !y are reflect$ 9 our he>ts2 & s behold ! con=mity ( our s\ls1 wr\ght by 8 ,_s1 unto 8 w2 & !n we %all "k ! ?\ghts ( 8 s\l to u4 ,if m5 %all at ! fir/ flight climb s high1 z to be p]suad$ ( ,god's et]nal love1 & ,*ri/'s pur*ase = !m 9 p>ticul>1 !y c d no m1 b scor* _! w+s1 & melt ! wax ( !m1 till !y fall d[n f t heav5 ( _! ungr\nd$ p]suasion1 into a pit ( desp]ation4 ,! ,scripture way is to g d[nw>d once1 t ye may g up4 ,fir/ g d[n 9 y\rselves1 & make y\r call+ sure1 & !n y may rise up to ,god1 & make y\r election sure4 ,y mu/ come by ?is circle2 !re is no pass+ by a direct l9e1 & /raight ?r\gh1 unless by ! imm$iate revelation ( ! ,_s1 :i* is n ord9>y & con/ant1 & s n to be pret5d$ unto4 ,i confess1 t sometimes ! ,_s may intimate to ! s\l ,god's ?\ghts t[>ds x1 & its own /ate & condition1 by an imm$iate ov]p[]+ te/imony1 t puts to sil5ce all d\bts & objections1 t ne$s no o!r "w or m>k to evid5ce ! s9c]ity & reality ( x4 ,t light ( ! ,_s %all be se5 9 its own light1 & ne$s n t any witness ( x4 ,! ,_s ( ,god sometimes may speak to a s\l1--8,son1 be ( good com=t1 ?y s9s are =giv5 !e40 ,?is may break into ! s\l z a beam d>t$ f heav51 )\t ref]5ce to any "w ( ! ,_s ^u ! he>t1 or ^w ( ,scripture1 z a mids7#afd7 or mean to apply x4 ,b ?is is m extraord9>y4 ,! ord9>y te/imony ( ! ,_s is c]ta9ly conjo9$ ) ! te/imony ( our own consci5ces1 ,rom4 viii4 #af4 ,& our consci5ces be> witness ( ! "w ( ! ,_s 9 u1 :i* ! ,_s discov]s to be accord+ to ! ^w4 ,! ,_s makes kn[n to u ?+s t are freely giv52 b1 by 8comp>+ spiritual ?+s ) spiritual10 #a ,cor4 ii4 #aj1 #ac4 ,! fruit & special "w ( ! ,holy ,gho/ 9 u is ! m$ium1 & ! ,_s's light irradiates & %9es ^u x1 & makes ! he>t to see !m cle>ly4 ,=1 ?\gh we be ! *ildr5 ( light1 yet our light ha? s mu* d>kness1 z !re mu/ be a sup]v5i5t & accessory light ( ! ,_s1 to discov] t light unto u4 ,n[ :at is all ?is to u8 ,i fe> t !re be _m ungr\nd$ p]suasions among u1--t _m build on a s&y f\ndation1 ev5 a /rong op9ion t x is well ) !m1 )\t any exam9ation ( _! s\ls & conv]sations accord+ to ! ^w2 & ?is c]ta9ly1 :5 ! tempe/ bl[s1 _c /&4 ,"s tea*1 t no man %\ld "q :e!r he believe or n1 b pres5tly believe4 ,i ?9k none c believe too sudd5ly2 x is always 9 season1 nunquam s]a e/ fides nec pnit5tia1--x is nev] late 9 respect ( ! promise2 & x is nev] too e>ly 9 respect ( a man's case4 ,b ,i _c ?9k any man c believe1 till ! ,_s h conv9c$ him ( 8 unbelief2 & !re=e ,i w\ld ?9k ! mo/ "p ( m5 ne>] fai? 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 if !y knew !y want$ fai?4 ,nay1 x is a "p ( fai?1 & believ+ ,god 9 8 ^w1 & sett+ to our seal t ,god is true1 = a man to take ) 8 unbelief1 & 8 natural inability1 yea1 av]s5ess to x4 ,i w\ld ?9k t ^? :o c\ld n believe 9 ,*ri/1 because !y s\ght hon\r "o ( ano!r1 & w5t ab\t to kill him1 !y _h done well to h tak5 ) t *all5ge ( ,*ri/'s2 & if m5 ought to take ) _! s91 !y ought to se>* & try _! s91 t !y may f9d x out1 to take ) x4 ,i wond]1 s9ce ,ant9omians make unbelief ! only s9 9 ! _w1 t !y _c endure ! discov]y & confession ( x4 ,x seems !y d n ?9k x s he9\s a s94 ,i confess1 no man %\ld ( purpose ab/a9 f believ+ 9 ,*ri/1 till he f9d out :e!r he ha? believ$ or n2 b :atev] ha? be51 he is b\nd pres5tly to act fai? 9 ,jesus ,*ri/2 to flee unto him z a lo/ s9n]1 to a sav+ ,m$iator4 ,b t e man is b\nd to p]suade himself at ! fir/1 t ,god ha? lov$ him1 & ,*ri/ r$eem$ him1 is ! hope ( ! hypocrite1--l a spid]'s web1 :i*1 :5 lean$ to1 %all n /&4 ,t man's expectation %all p]i%2 he ha? k9dl$ sp>ks ( 8 own1--a wild-fire1 & walke? n 9 ! true light ( ! ^w1 & s mu/ lie d[n 9 sorr[4 ,_m ( y deceive y\rselves1 & none c p]suade y t ye d deceive y\rselves1 su* is ! /r5g? ( t delusion & dream4 ,x is ! great "p ( ! he>t's deceitfulness1 to flatt] itself 9 its own eyes3 to make a man conceive well ( himself & 8 he>t4 ,i besee* y1 d n v5ture y\r s\l's salvation on su* gr\ndless op9ions2 nev] to "q ! matt]1 is to leave x always unc]ta94 ,if y w\ld judge y\rselves accord+ to ! ,scriptures1 _m ( y h ! m>ks & *>act]s ( ^? :o are kept )\t ! city1 & are to h _! "p 9 ! lake ( fire4 ,is !re no condemnation = y1 :o h nev] condemn$ y\rselves8 ,c]ta9ly ! m y are av]se to condemn y\rselves1 ?is /icks ! clos] to y4 ,y are n all 9 ,*ri/2 8!y are n all ,israel :i* are ( ,israel40 ,_m 7nay ! mo/ "p7 are b said ,*ri/ians2 h no real union ) ,*ri/1 or pr9ciple ( life f him4 ,! love y c>ry to y\rselves1 makes y easily believe well ( y\rselves2 "k1 t self-love c bl9d ! eyes1 & make y appreh5d t ,god loves y also4 ,nay1 e "o readily fancies t to be1 :i* he desires to be4 ,i besee* y1 consid] if y h any gr\nd = y\r hopes & confid5ces1 b su* z ^? t w n be> out always4 ,x w\ld be no disadvantage to y1 to h y\r hope %ak51 t in/ead ( a va9 presumption1 y may h ! an*or ( hope1 :i* %all be fix$ )9 ! vail4 ,i ?9k "o ?+ keeps m5 f> f ! k+dom ( ,god1--because !y "k n t !y believe n 9 him4 ,we _h ga9$ mu* gr\nd on y by ! ^w1 if we c\ld p]suade y t ye believe n1 & h n believ$ f ! womb4 ,we might !n say to y1 z ,*ri/ to 8 disciples1 8,ye believe 9 ,god1 believe also 9 me40 ,ye h giv5 cr$it to ,god ! judge & lawgiv]1 pron\nc+ a curse on y1 & a s5t5ce t ye h he>ts desp]ately wick$1--n[1 believe also 9 me1 ! ,r$eem]4 ,ye h believ$ ,god 9 ! law1 9 z f> z ye h judg$ y\rselves "u s9 & wra?2 n[1 believe me 9 ! gospel1 t br+s a ransom f wra?1 & a rem$y = s94 ,x is ?is v unbelief1 t is ! orig9al ( ! _w's p]i%+1--unbelief ( ! law4 ,ye d n consid] ye are "u ! condemnation ( x4 ,ye d n believe t ye h n yet fl$ to ,jesus ,*ri/ to escape x2 & ^! two keep s\ls 9 a deep sleep1 till judgm5t awake !m4 ,b unto e "o ( y1 ,i w\ld give ?is direction3 ,let n exam9ation ( :at y are1 h9d] y f t :i* is y\r *ief duty1 & 8 *ief comm&m5t1--to believe 9 him4 ,i "k _m ,*ri/ians are puzzl$ 9 ! matt] ( _! int]e/1 & always wav]+1 because !y are m tak5 up ) t :i* is b a matt] ( com=t & joy1 ?an t :i* is 8 greate/ hon\r & glory4 ,i say1 to consid] ! preci\s promises2 to believe ! excell5cy & virtue ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & love him 9 y\r s\ls1 & delight 9 him1 is ! weightie/ matt] ( ! gospel4 ,to g out ( y\rselves daily into 8 fulness1 to endeav\r new discov]ies ( y\r own naught9ess & 8 grace1 ?is is ! new & great comm&m5t ( ! gospel4 ,! ob$i5ce ( x is ! mo/ ess5tial "p ( a ,*ri/ian walk4 ,n[1 aga91 to "k t ye d believe1 & to disc]n y\r int]e/ 9 ,*ri/1 ?is is b a matt] ( com=t & ( second conc]nm5t4 ,!re=e1 ,i say1 :5ev] ye _c be cle> 9 ?is1 ye %\ld be always ex]cis$ 9 ! fir/4 ,= x is t we are fir/ call$ to2 & if s\ls 7 m ex]cis$ t way1 9 ! consid]ation & belief ( ! v g5]al tru?s & promises ( ! gospel1 ,i d\bt n1 b ! light ( ^! w\ld cle> up _! p>ticul> int]e/ 9 due "t4 8,^! ought ye to h done1 & n to leave ! o!r undone40 ,x is /ill safe/ to waive su* a "q ( int]e/1 :5 x is plung+17#afe7 because x puts y (f y\r special duty1 & ?is is ,satan's int5t 9 x4 ,x 7 bett] if ye d "q1 pres5tly to believe & abide 9 him1 till x 7 put out ( "q4 ,s]mon ,,iv4 ,v]se #a4--8,:o walk n aft] ! fle%1 b aft] ! ,_s40 ,*ri/ is made to u ( ,god bo? righte\sness & sanctification2 & !re=e1 ^? :o are 9 ,*ri/ d n only escape condemnation1 b !y walk accord+ to ! ,_s1 & n accord+ to ! fle%4 ,^! two are ! sum ( ! gospel4 ,!re is n a great] argum5t to holy walk+ ?an ?is1--!re is no condemnation = y1 nei!r is !re a great] evid5ce ( a s\l hav+ escap$ condemnation1 ?an walk+ accord+ to ! ,_s4 ,we h spok5 some?+ 9 g5]al ( ! evid5ce t may be _h ( a man's /ate1 f 8 walk+1 & ! ,_s's work+ 9 him2 we w\ld n[ speak ( ! conjunction ( ^! two1 & ! influ5ce t t privilege ha? on ?is duty1 & some?+ ( ! nature ( ?is description1 8:o walk n aft] ! fle%1 b aft] ! ,_s40 ,9 ! creation ( man1 man 0 compos$ ( s\l & body4 ,!re 0 a "r ord]1 & subord9ation ( ^!1 suitable to _! nature4 ,9 8 s\l he rea*$ angels above1--9 8 body he 0 l ! bea/s bel[2 & ?is "p1 8 fle%1 0 a s]vant to ! s\l1 t 0 act$ & affect$ accord+ to ! desires & motives ( ! s\l4 ,n[ s9 ent]+1 z x ha? defac$ all ! beauty ( ! creation1 z x ha? misplac$ man1 & driv5 him out f t due l9e ( subord9ation to ,god 8 ,mak]1 = he w\ld h be5 equal to ,god1 s x ha? p]v]t$ ?is beautiful ord] 9 m51 & turn$ x j contr>y1--ha? made ! s]vant to ride on horses1 & ! pr9ce to walk on foot4 ,?is is ! j puni%m5t ( our fir/ s94 ,adam's s\l 0 plac$ by creation "u ! sole comm& ( its ,creator1 above all ! creatures1 & 8 own s5ses2 b 9 "o s91 he pr\dly exalt$ himself above ,god1 & lam5tably subject$ himself bel[ 8 s5ses1 by he>k5+ to _! p]suasion4 ,he saw x 0 good1 & ta/$ x1 & x 0 sweet1 & s he ate ( x4 ,:at a /range way 0 ?is6 ,to be l ,god1 he made himself unlike himself1 lik] ! mis]able bea/s4 ,n[1 ,i say1 ?is is ! des]v$ puni%m5t ( man4 ,8 s\l1 t 0 a free pr9ce1 is made a bond slave to ! lu/s ( 8 fle%2 fle% ha? gott5 ! ?rone1 & keeps x1 & lords x ov] ! :ole man4 ,n[ !re=e x is1 t ! :ole man unreg5]ate1 is call$ fle%1 z if he _h no immortal _s1 ,john iii4 #f1 8t :i* is born ( ! fle% is fle%20 & ?is *ap4 v]4 #h1 has a description ( natural m51 8!y t are 9 ! fle%20 because fle% is ! pr$om9ant "p t ha? captivat$ a man's reason & w4 ,nay1 n only ! gross] corruptions 9 a man1 t h _! use & seat 9 8 fle% & body1 are "u t "n2--b take ! :ole nature ( man1 t :i* is mo/ excell5t 9 him1 8 s\l & _s1 8 light & und]/&+1 ! mo/ ref9$ pr9ciples ( 8 conv]sation1--all ^! are n[ b fle%4 ,nay1 n only su* natural gifts & illum9ations b ev5 ! light ( ! gospel1 & law ( ,god1 t someway ent]s 8 s\l1 *ange? ! nature & "n1--x is all b d>kness & fle% 9 him1 because ! fle% ha? a dom9ion ov] all t4 ,! cl\ds & vap\rs t arise f ! fle%1 bemi/7#aff7 & obscure all ^!2 ! corruptions ( ! s\l are mo/ /r5g!n$ 9 ?is sort1 & mo/ v5t$ "h4 ,s9 is become connatural to ! fle%1 & s a man1 by ! fle%1 is ensn>$ & subject$ to s94 ,*ri/ compreh5ds all our pr]ogatives & end[m5ts "u ?is4 ,john i4 #ac1 8born n ( blood1 nor ( ! w ( ! fle%20 & ,matt4 xvi4 #ag1 8fle% & blood ha? n reveal$ x unto !e40 ,ev5 all ! outw>ds ( religion1 & all ! common privileges ( ,*ri/ians may be call$ s4 ,:at ha? ,abraham f\nd accord+ to ! fle%8 ,rom4 iv4 #a1 ,phil4 iii4 #c2--:i* imports s mu*1 t all ^? outw>d privileges1 _m illum9ations1 & re=mations1 may s f> consi/ ) ! corruption ( man's nature1 may unite s ) t1 z to h "o "n ) x4 ,x is n all able to conqu] our fle%1 b our fle% r subdues all t1 & makes x s]ve itself1 till a /rong] ?an x come1 ev5 ! ,_s1 to subdue x & ca/ x out ( ! h\se4 ,?us ! image ( ,god 9 man is defac$2 nay1 ! v image & nature ( man1 z man1 spoil$4 ,! fir/ creation1--s9 ha? m>r$ & disord]$ x4 ,n[1 :5 ?is second creation1 or reg5]ation comes1 ! creature is made new1 & =m$ aga9 by ! p[]ful ,_s ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,?is *ange is made1 fle% is put out ( ! ?rone1 z an usurp]2 ! _s & s\l ( a man is put 9 a ?rone above x1 b plac$ accord+ to its due ord]1 "u a holy & spiritual law ( ,god4 ,& ?us ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! repair] ( ! brea*es1 & re/or] ( ! anci5t pa?s & old wa/es1 to dwell 94 ,n[ ! s\l ha? a new rule e/abli%$ to act accord+ to1 & new pr9ciples to act f4 ,he ^: c\rse ( walk+ 0 aft] ! corrupt dictates & comm&s ( 8 fle%ly affections1 & 0 ( no high] /ra9 ?an 8 own sp>ks ( nature1 & acquir$ light w\ld lead him to1 n[ he ha? a new rule e/abli%$1--! ,_s speak+ 9 ! ^w to him1 & po9t+ out ! way to him4 ,& !re is a new pr9ciple1 t ,_s lead+ him 9 all tru?1 & quick5+ him to walk 9 x4 ,n[ ?is is ! s\l's p]fect lib]ty1 to be f "u ! dom9ion ( s9 & lu/s2 & ?us ! ,son makes free inde$ by ! free ,_s4 ,! ,son 0 made a s]vant1 t we might be made free1 no m s]vants ( s9 9 ! lu/s !re(3 & ! ,_s ( ! ,"l1 :]e he comes1 !re is lib]ty2 !re ! _s & reasonable s\l ( a man is elevat$ into its fir/ native dignity2 !re ! base fle% is de?ron$1 & made to s]ve ! _s & s\l 9 a man4 ,*ri/ is inde$ ! greate/ fri5d ( m51 z !y are m54 ,s9 made u bea/s1 ,*ri/ makes u m54 ,unbeliev]s are unreasonable m51 1 bruti%1 yea1 9 a mann]1 bea/s2--?is is an ord9>y compellation 9 scripture4 ,fai? makes a man reasonable1--x gives ! sav+ & sanctifi$ use ( reason4 ,x is a %ame = any man to be a slave to 8 lu/s & passions4 ,x is ! "* ( a bea/ ^u him4 ,he t is l$ by s5ses & affections1 is deg5]at$ f human nature2 & yet su* are all out ( ,*ri/4 ,s9 reigns 9 !m1 & fle% reigns1 & ! pr9ciples ( light & reason )9 are captivat$1 inc>c]at$ )9 a corn] ( _! m9ds4 ,we see ! g5]ally receiv$ tru?s among m51 t ,god is1 t he is holy1 & j1 & good2 t heav5 & hell is1--^! are altoge!r ineffectual1 & h no influ5ce on m5's conv]sations1 no m ?an if !y 7 n kn[n1 ev5 because ! tru? is deta9$ 9 unrighte\sness4 ,! corruptions ( m5's fle% are s rank1 t !y ov]gr[ all ?is se$ ( tru?1 & *oke x1 z ! ?orns did ! se$1 ,matt4 xiii4 #g4 ,n[1 = y1 :o are call$ ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,o "k :at ye are call$ unto6 ,x is a lib]ty inde$1 a privilege inde$4 ,ye are no m debtors to ! fle%2--,*ri/ ha? loos$ t obligation ( s]vitude to x4 ,o let x be a %ame unto y1 :o are ,*ri/ians1 to walk s any m1 to be entangl$ any m 9 t yoke ( bondage6 8,he t rule? 8 _s0 is great] ?an ! mighty1 8?an he t take? a city40 ,?us we are call$ to be m ?an conqu]ors4 ,o!rs1 :5 !y conqu] ! _w1 are slaves to _! own lu/s2 b let x be f> f y to be s4 ,ye ought to conqu] y\rselves1 :i* is m ?an to conqu] ! _w4 ,x is n only unbeseem+ a ,*ri/ian1 to be l$ ) passions & lu/s1 b x is bel[ a man1 if m5 7 n n[ ?r\gh s9 bel[ bea/s4 ,i besee* y1 aspire unto1 & hold fa/1 ! lib]ty ,*ri/ ha? obta9$ = y4 ,be n fa%ion$ any m accord+ to =m] lu/s4 ,"k1 ye are m51--t ye h reasonable & immortal spirits 9 y4 ,:y w ye !n walk z bea/s8 8,und]/&1 ye bruti%6 & ye fools1 :5 w ye be wise60 ,b ,i say m2 "k1 ye are ,*ri/ians1 & ?is is m ?an to be a man1--x is to be a div9e man1 "o p>tak] ( ! div9e nature1 & :o is to walk accord+ly4 ,*ri/ians are call$ to a new mann] ( walk+1 & ?is walk+ is a fruit t comes out ( ! root ( fai?1 :]eby !y are implant$ 9 ,*ri/4 ,y see ^! agree well toge!r4 ,^? :o are 9 ,*ri/1 8walk n aft] ! fle%10 c4 ,walk+ aft] ! fle%1 is ! common walk ( ! _w1 :o are )\t ,god & )\t ,*ri/1 b ,*ri/ gives no latitude to su* a walk4 ,?is is a new nature to be 9 ,*ri/1 & !re=e x mu/ h new op]ations1--to walk aft] ! ,_s4 ,:ile we look ^u ! conv]sations ( ! mo/ "p ( m51 !y may be a comm5t>y to exp\nd ?is "p ( ! words1 :at x is to walk aft] ! fle%4 8,! works ( ! fle%10 sai? ! apo/le1 ,gal4 v4 #ai1 8are manife/10--& inde$ !y are manife/1 because writt5 9 great lett]s on ! outside ( _m 9 ! visible *ur*1 t :o runs may read !m4 ,d b read t catalogue 9 ,paul1 & !n come & see !m 9 congregations4 ,x is n s d\btful & subtile a matt]1 to "k t _m are yet )\t ! v]ge ( ,*ri/ ,jesus1 )\t ! city ( refuge4 ,y may see _! m>k on _! br[4 ,is n drunk5ness1 :i* is s frequ5t1 a palpable evid5ce ( ?is1--y\r envy+s1 revil+s1 wra?1 /rife1 s$itions1 =nications1 & su* l8 ,o d n deceive y\rselves6 ,!re is no room 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ = su* impurities & impieties4 ,!re is no tol]ation ( s9 )9 ?is city & k+dom4 ,s9n]s are inde$ p>don$1 yea receiv$ & accept$1 drunk>ds1 unclean p]sons1 c41 are n exclud$ f ent]+ "h1--b !y mu/ r5\nce ^! lu/s1 if !y w\ld /ay "h4 ,*ri/ w n keep bo?1--he mu/ ei!r ca/ out ! s91 or ! s9n] ) x1 if he w n "p ) x4 ,i besee* y1 "k :at ye walk aft]1 ! fle% is y\r lead]1 & :i!r w x lead y8--,o6 x is sad to ?9k on x1--to p]dition1 v]4 #ac1 8,if ye live aft] ! fle%1 ye %all die40 ,ye ?9k fle% y\r great fri5d1 ye d all ye c to satisfy & please x1 &1 ,o h[ pleasant is ! satisfaction ( y\r fle% to y6 ,ye ?9k x lib]ty to foll[ x1 & c\nt x bonds & cords to be re/ra9$4 ,b1 oh6 "k & consid]1 t fle% w lead y by ! k+dom1 t guide ( y\r way1 to :i* y committ$ y\rself1 w lead y by heav51 ,gal4 v4 #ba4 ,x is a bl9d guide1 corruption & hum\r1 & w h no eyes1 no disc]n+ ( t pit ( et]nal mis]y4 ,!y *oose ! way t is be/ pa!d & trodd5--t is easie/1 & t mo/ walk into1 & ?is c]ta9ly w lead y /raight into ?is pit ( d>kness4 ,be call$ (f ?is way1 f foll[+ y\r bl9d lu/s1 & r suff] !m to be crucifi$4 ,be av5g$ on !m = y\r two eyes t !y h put out1 & _! trea*]\s deal+ to y1 9 lead+ y ! high way to de/ruction4 ,come 9 to ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ye %all get a new guide ( ! way1--! ,_s t %all lead y into all tru?1 unto ! bless$ & et]nal life4 ,*ri/ is ! way ye mu/ walk 91 & ! life t we mu/ g into at ! end ( our way1 & ! tru? accord+ to :i* we mu/ walk4 ,n[ he ha? giv5 8 ,_s1 ! ,com=t]1 to be our lead] 9 ?is way1 accord+ to ?is rule & patt]n unto t life4 ,9 a ^w ! ,_s %all lead y ! /raight way unto ,*ri/4 ,y %all beg9 9 him1 & end 9 him4 ,he %all lead y f grace to glory4 ,! ,_s t came d[n f heav51 %all lead y back to heav54 ,all y\r walk is )9 ! compass ( ,*ri/1--out ( him is no way to heav54 ,b we mu/ n take ?is s grossly1 z if no o!r ?+ 7 a walk+ aft] ! fle%1 b ! gross abom9ations among m51 ?\gh ev5 ^! w scrape a great numb] f be+ 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 b x mu/ be fur!r enl>g$1 to ! motions & affections ( ! unr5ew$ _s1 & ! common pr9ciples accord+ to :i* m5 walk4 ,& !re=e ! apo/le1 ,col4 iii41 ,gal4 v41 name? _m ?+s among ! works ( ! fle%1 & memb]s ( ! old man1 :i* ,i d\bt :e!r _m w acc\nt s (1--"s natural passions t we acc\nt no?+ (1 because common1 z ang]1 wra?1 covet\sness4 ,:at man is !re among/ u1 9 :om "s ( ^! m5tion$ /ir n8 ,_m ( y\r he>ts & eyes are giv5 to covet\sness1 y\r s\ls b[ d[nw>d z y\r bodies d1 & _m times be=e y\r bodies4 ,is n ! he>t ( m5 ^u ?is _w1 & _c rise above to a treasure 9 heav58 ,& !re=e y\r call+s o!rwise lawful1 & all y\r pa9s & endeav\rs 9 !m1 ha? ?is seal ( ! fle% /amp$ on !m1 & pass no o!rwise ) ,god4 ,we see h[ rank ! corruptions ( m5 are1 ang] dom9e]+ 9 !m1 & lead+ !m (t5 captive4 ,& ?is is c\nt$ a light matt]1 b x is n s 9 scripture4 ,h[ (t5 is x br&$ ) folly by ! wise man6 ,& ?is folly is ev5 ! natural fle%ly corruption t m5 are born )1 & 9 h[ _m do? x rise up to ! elevation ( malice & hatr$ ( o!rs8 ,& !n x c>ries ! image ( ! devil1 r ?an ( human infirmity4 ,& if we suppose a man n mu* giv5 to any ( ^!1 yet :at a _s ( pride & self love is 9 e man1 ev5 ^? t c>ry ! l[e/ sail1 & ! meane/ port among m51--^? t are affable & c\rte\s & ^? t seem mo/ condesc5d+ to inf]iors & equals4 ,yet1 alas6 ?is evil is m deeply engrav5 on ! _s4 ,if a man c\ld b wat* ov] 8 he>t1 & obs]ve all ! secret reflections ( x1 all ! comp>isons x makes1 all ! desires ( applause & fav\r among m51 all ! surmises & /irr+s ( _s ^u any affront1 ,o h[ w\ld !y discov] diabolic pride6 ,?is s9 is ! m natural & inbr$1 = t x is our "m-s9 t br\ght u d[n f our excell5cy4 ,?is we$ gr[s ^u a glass w9d[1 & ^u a dunghill4 ,x lodges 9 palaces & cottages4 ,nay1 x w spr+ & gr[ out ( a pret5d$ humility1 & l[ c>riage4 ,9 a ^w1 ! ambiti\s designs ( m51 ! l>ge appetite ( e>?ly ?+s1 ! ov]we5+ conceit ( ourselves1 & love to ourselves1 ! /irr+ ( our affections1 )\t obs]v+ a rule ^u unlawful objects1 or 9 an unlawful mann]1--all ^! are common to m51 & m5 walk aft] !m4 ,e man ha? "s pr$om9ant or idol1 t takes him mo/ up4 ,"s are f9] & subtil] ?an o!rs1 "s h _! pleasures & ga9s )\t1 o!rs _! own gifts & p>ts )91 b bo? are alike odi\s be=e ,god1 & bo? gross fle% & corruption be=e him4 ,!re are two errors among m5 conc]n+ ?is spiritual walk+1--! "o is ! doctr9e ( "s 9 ^! days1 ! o!r is ! practical error ( _m ( u4 ,_m pret5d+ to "s ne> & high discov]ies1 z to ,*ri/ & ! ,_s1 h fall5 ^u ! mo/ ref9$ & spiritualiz$ fle% in/ead ( ! ,_s inde$4 ,!y sep>ate ! ,_s f ! ^w1 & reckon ! ^w & law ( ,god1 :i* 0 a lamp to ,david's feet1 among ! fle%ly rudim5ts ( ! _w4 ,b if !y speak n 8accord+ to ! law & to ! te/imony10 sai? ,isaiah1 8x is because !re is no light 9 !m40 ,?us _! new light is b an old d>kness1 t c\ld n endure ev5 ! d>k] light ( ! prophets4 ,if !y speak n accord+ to ! ^w1 x is because !re is no _s 9 !m4 ,is x n ! ,_s ! ,com=t]1 :i* ,*ri/ promis$ to s5d to ! apo/les1 & all t %\ld believe 9 8 "n ?r\gh _! ^w8 ,= t ,_s 0 a ,_s ( tru?1 t %\ld lead into all tru?4 ,& le/ m5 %\ld fa!r _! own fancies & imag9ations on ! ,_s ( ,god1 ,*ri/ adds1 8he %all br+ all ?+s to y\r remembrance0--^? ?+s t ,*ri/ ha? spok51 & we h "h writt54 ,! holy apo/le to ! ,colossians1 *ap4 iii4 :5 he reproves ! works ( ! fle%1 & decl>es !y _h put !m (f1 comm5ds unto !m1 9 opposition to ^!1 8let ! ^w ( ,*ri/ dwell 9 y ri*ly 9 all wisdom1 tea*+ "o ano!r 9 psalms & spiritual songs1 ) grace 9 y\r he>ts to ! ,"l10 v]4 #af1--! ,_s "h1 n ca/+ out ! ^w1 b br++ x 9 pl5tifully1 & sweetly agree+ ) x4 ,! ,_s t ,*ri/ s5t1 did n put m5 above ord9ances1 b above corruptions1 & ! body ( dea? 9 !m4 ,x is a poor & easy victory to subdue grace & ord9ances--e slave ( ! devil do? t4 ,i fe>1 z m5 & angels fell f _! own dignity1 by aspir+ high]1 s ^? t w n be cont5t ) ! e/ate ( ,*ri/ & 8 apo/les1 b so> up 9 a high] /ra9 ( _s1 & trample on t m9i/ration z fle%ly & c>nal1--,i fe> !y fall f ,jesus ,*ri/1 & come into great] condemnation4 ,x is true inde$1 #b ,cor4 iii4 #f1 8! lett] kille?10 t is1 ! cov5ant ( works prea*e? n[ no?+ b condemnation to m51 b ! ,_s ( ! gospel give? life1 nay1 ev5 ! gospel sep>at$ f ! ,_s ( life 9 ,jesus1 is b a sav\r ( dea? to s\ls4 ,%all we !re=e sep>ate ! ,_s f ! gospel & ^w1 because ! ^w alone _c quick5 u8 ,david knew h[ to reconcile ?is1--8,quick5 ?\ me accord+ to ?y ^w10 ,psal4 cxix4 #be--8,?y ,_s is good1 lead me into ! l& ( uprightness1 quick5 me1 ,o ,"l10 ,psal4 cxliii4 #aj1 #aa4 ,! ^w 0 8 rule1 & ! ,_s appli$ 8 s\l to ! rule4 ,! ^w holds out ! pres5t patt]n we %\ld be con=m$ unto4 ,n[ if !re be no m1 a man may look all 8 days on x1 & yet n be *ang$1 b ! ,_s )91 trans=ms & *anges a man's s\l to m & m con=mity to t patt]n1 by behold+ x4 ,if a man %all %ut 8 eyes on ! patt]n1 he _c "k :at he is1 & ought to be4 ,if he look only on ! ,_s's "w )91 & make t 8 rule1 he takes an imp]fect rule1 & an incomplete copy4 ,& yet ?is is ! highe/ atta9m5t ( ^! aspir]s to new light4 ,!y h =sak5 ! ^w z _! rule1 & in/ead ( x1 h ano!r law )9 !m1 z mu* z is already writt5 on _! he>ts1 :i* is 9 sub/ance ?is1 z !y suppose1--,i am b\nd to d no m ?an ,i h already p[] to d2 ,i am n to endeav\r m hol9ess ?an ,i h already4 ,^! m5 are inde$ p]fect "h 9 _! own appreh5sion1 & d n "k 9 "p1 & believe 9 "p1 & obey 9 "p1 because !y are advanc$ ! l5g? ( _! own law & rule1 _! rule be+ ( no p]fection4 ,paul 0 n s1 b =gett+ :at he _h atta9$1 he foll[$ on to :at 0 be=e him1 & 0 /ill rea*+ =w>d4 ,let n u1 my bre?r51 believe e _s1 & e doctr9e t comes out "u t "n1--,*ri/ ha? =ew>n$ u4 ,pray = m ( t ,_s1 :i* may quick5 ! ^w to u1 & quick5 u to obey ! ^w4 ,!re mu/ be a mutual enliv5+4 ,! ^w mu/ be made ! m9i/ration ( life by ! ,_s ( ,jesus1 :i* c use x z a sword to divide ! s\l & _s2 & we mu/ be quick5$ to ! ob$i5ce ( ! tru? 9 ! ^w4 ,! ^w is ! se$ incorruptible2 b x _c beget u1 or be a pr9ciple ( new life )9 u1 except a liv+ _s come along to our he>ts4 ,"k t ! ^w is y\r patt]n & rule2 ! ,_s y\r lead] & help]1 ^: virtue & p[] mu/ con=m y to t rule1 #a ,pet4 i4 #bb4 ,pet] jo9s ^! two1--! purification & cleans+ ! s\l1 :i* ,*ri/ attributes to ! ^w1 8,ye are clean ?r\gh ! ^w :i* ,i h spok510 ,john xv4 #c4 ,pet] attributes x to ! ,_s work+ accord+ to ! patt]n ( tru?4 ,x is true ! ,_s ( ,god ne$s no patt]n to look to2 nay1 b we mu/ h x1 & eye x1 else we "k n ! ,_s ( tru? f a lie & delusion4 ,we _c try ! spirits b by ?is rule2 & x is by mak+ u /eadfa/ly look on ?is glori\s patt]n 9 ! ^w1 & ! example ( ,*ri/ ,jesus' life1 t we are con=m$ unto ,*ri/1 z by ! ,_s ( ! ,"l1 #b ,cor4 iii4 #ac4 ,c]ta9ly t mu/ be fle%ly walk+1 :i* is r con=m$ unto ! imag9ations ( a man's own he>t1 ?an ! bless$ w ( ,god reveal$ 9 8 ^w4 ,c su* walk+ please ,god1 :5 a man w n s mu* z he>k5 to :at is ,god's w & pleasure8 ,z o!r h]esies1 s especially ?is1 is a "w ( ! fle%4 ,n[ !re is ano!r pr9ciple among/ _m ( u4 ,we acc\nt x spiritual walk+1 to be sep>at$ f ! gross pollutions ( ! _w1 to h a c>riage blameless be=e m54 ,?is is ! notion t ! multitude fancy ( x4 ,be n deceiv$1--y may pass ! c5sure ( all m51 & be unreprovable among !m1 & yet be b walk]s aft] ! fle%4 ,x is n :at y are be=e ! _w c prove y spiritual m51 ?\gh x may prove _m ( y c>nal4 ,y\r outside may demon/rate ( _m ( y t ye walk aft] ! fle%2 & if ye w n believe x1 ,i ask y if ye ?9k drunk5ness a walk+ 9 ! ,_s8 ,d ye ?9k ye are foll[+ ! ,_s ( ,god 9 uncleanness8 ,is x n t ,holy ,_s t purge? f all fil?9ess8 ,look b :at y\r walk is1 ye t are n s mu* z con=m$ to ! lett] ( ! ^w 9 any ?+2 :o c>e n to read ! scriptures & m$itate on !m4 ,is ?is walk+ aft] ! ,_s ( tru?8 ,if drunk5ness1 rail+1 cont5tion1 wra?1 envy1 covet\sness1 & su* l1 be ! ,_s's way1 !n ,i confess _m ( y walk aft] ! ,_s2 b if ^! be ! manife/ works ( ! fle%1 & manife/ly y\r way & "w1 !n :y dream ye t ye are ,*ri/ians8 ,b ,i suppose1 t ye c\ld be *>g$ ) none ( ^! outw>d ?+s2 t y _h a =m ( religion & godl9ess1 yet ,i say1 all t is visible be=e m5 _c prove y to be spiritual walk]s4 ,rememb] x is a ,_s ye mu/ walk aft]2 n[1 :at %all be ! *ief ag5t "h8 ,sure1 n ! body1--:at fell[%ip c y\r body h ) him t is a ,_s8 ,! body1 inde$1 may wor%ip t et]nal ,_s1 be+ act$ by ! _s2 b ,i say1 t alone c nev] prove y to be ,*ri/ians4 ,we mu/ !n lay aside a numb] ( pr(essors1 :o h no o!r gr\nd ( confid5ce b su* ?+s z may be se5 ( m52 & if !y w\ld ent] _! he>ts1 h[ _m va9 ?\ghts lodge !re6 ,h[ little ( ,god is !re6 ,god is n almo/ 9 all our ?\ghts2 we give a morn+ & ev5+ salutation1 b !re is no m ( ,god all ! day ?r\gh\t4 ,& is ?is walk+ aft] ! ,_s1 :i* imports a con/ancy8 ,& :at "p c be sp>$ mo/1 b ! _s ( a man8 ,! body is di/ract$ ) o!r necess>y ?+s1 b we might always sp>e our s\ls to ,god4 ,n[1 ?us %\ld a man obey t comm&1--8pray always40 ,x is impossible t he %\ld d no?+ else b pray 9 an express =mal way2 b ! s\l's walk+ ) ,god1 betwe5 times ( pray]1 %\ld comp5sate t4 ,& ?us pray] is cont9u$1 ?\gh n 9 itself1 yet 9 m$itation on ,god1 :i* ha? 9 x ! se$ ( all wor%ip1 & is virtually pray] & ?anksgiv+1 & all duties4 ,let u !n consid]1 if our bodies be n m ex]cis$ 9 religion ?an our s\ls1 yea1 if !y be n ! *ief ag5ts4 ,h[ _m imp]t95cies1 & rov]ies1 & w&]+s1 are ?r\gh\t ! day8 ,! mo/ "p ( our conv]sation1 if x be n pr(ane1 yet x is va91 t is1 unpr(itable 9 ! _w4 ,x nei!r advantage? u spiritually1 nor glorifies ,god4 ,x is almo/ to no purpose2 & ?is is en\gh to make x all fle%4 ,& = our ?\ghts1 h[ d !y g unlimit$ & unre/ra9$8--l a wild ass1 trav]s+ h] ways1 & gadd+ ab\t1 fix$ on no?+1--at lea/ n on ,god2 nay1 fix$ on any ?+ b ,god4 ,if x be spiritual s]vice1 %\ld x n c>ry ! seal ( our _s & affection on x8 ,we are z s _m %ad[s walk+1 z pictures & /atues ( ,*ri/ians1 )\t ! s\l & life1 :i* consi/s 9 ! temp] & disposition ( ! _s & s\l t[>ds ,god4 ,s]mon ,v4 ,v]se #a4--8,:o walk n aft] ! fle%1 b aft] ! ,_s40 ,x is no wond] t we _c speak any ?+ to purpose ( ?is subject1 & t y d n be> ) fruit1 because x is inde$ a my/]y to our judgm5ts1 & a great /rang] to our practice4 ,!re is s little ( ! ,_s1 bo? 9 tea*]s & ^? t come to be taught1 t we c b speak ( x z an unkn[n ?+1 & _c make y to conceive x1 9 ! liv+ notion ( x z x is4 ,only we may say 9 g5]al1--x is c]ta9ly a div9e ?+1 & ano!r ?+ ?an our common or religi\s walk is4 ,x is little exp]i5c$1 s we c "k ! less ( x2 b ?is mu* we %\ld "k1--x is ano!r ?+ ?an we h atta9$4 ,x is above u1 & yet su* a ?+ z we are call$ to aspire unto4 ,h[ %\ld x /ir up 9 our spirits a holy fire ( ambition to be at su* a ?+1 :5 we he> x is a ?+ atta9able3 nay1 :5 ,*ri/ calls u unto himself1 t we may ?us walk ) him6 ,i w\ld h ,*ri/ians m5 ( great & big projects & resolutions2 ( high & unlimit$ desires1 n satisfi$ ) _! atta9m5ts1 b /ill aspir+ unto m ( ,god1 m con=mity to 8 w1 m walk+ aft] ! ,_s1 m sep>ation f ! c\rse ( ! _w4 ,& ?is is inde$ to be ( a div9e _s4 ,! div9e nature is "h1 z x 71 9 a /ate ( viol5ce1 out ( its own elem5t4 ,n[1 x is kn[n by ?is1 if x be /ill mov+ upw>ds1 tak+ no re/ 9 ?is place1 & ^! measures & degrees1 b ^u a cont9ual motion t[>ds ! prop] c5tre ( x1--,god1 8 hol9ess1 & ,_s4 ,we desire to speak a ^w ( ^! ?ree4 ,fir/1 ,! nature ( ! spiritual walk+4 ,next1 ,its connection & union ) t bless$ /ate ( non-condemnation4 ,& !n ( ! ord] ( ?is1 h[ x fl[s f a man's be+ implant$ 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus2--:i* ?ree are consid]able7#afg7 9 ! words4 ,?is spiritual walk+ is accord+ to a spiritual rule1 f spiritual pr9ciples1 = spiritual ends4 ,^! ?ree be+ e/abli%$ aright1 ! walk is ev5 ! motion ( a ,*ri/ian )9 ! compass ( ^!4 ,x is accord+ to ! ^w1 z ! holy rule2 x is f ! fai? & love ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 z ! pr$om9ant pr9ciples4 ,nay1 f ! ,_s ( ,jesus1 liv+ 9 ! he>t by fai?1 & dwell+ 9 x by love1 z ! fir/ :eel ( ?is motion1 ! primum mobile4 ,& z x beg9s 9 ! _s1 s x ends !re1 9 ! glory ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & our heav5ly ,fa!r4 ,consid] ?is !n--x is n a lawless walk+ & irregul> walk1 x is accord+ to ! rule1 & ! rule is p]fect1 & x is a motion to p]fection1 n a re/ 9 :at is n[ atta9$ to4 ,! c\rse ( ?is _w is ! way & rule ( ! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce2 ,eph4 ii4 #b4 ,!re is a _s inde$ t works 9 !m1 & a rule x works by4 ,! _s is t evil _s1 contr>y to ! ,holy ,_s ( ,god1 & y may "k :at _s x is t works1 by ! way x leads m5 unto--a broad way1 pa!d & trodd5 9 by _m travell]s4 ,x is ! k+s high /reet1 ! common way t mo/ "p walk into accord+ z _! neighb\rs d1 z ! mo/ d4 ,b t k+ is ! pr9ce ( ?is _w1 ,satan1 :o bl9ds ! eyes ( _m1 t !y may n see t pit ( mis]y be=e !m1 :i* _! way leads !m to4 ,a ,*ri/ian mu/ h a k9d ( s+ul>ity1 n 9 op9ion b 9 practice r1 to be m holy1 & walk m ab/ract$ f ! dregs ( ! worlds pollution4 ,?is 7 a div9e s+ul>ity4 ,inde$ m5 may suspect !mselves1 t sep>ate f ! godly 9 op9ion4 ,!y h reason to be m jeal\s ( !mselves :5 !y (f5d aga9/ ! g5]ation ( ! j4 ,b if ?is 7 ! int5tion & design ( m51 or be v unlike ! multitude ( m51 nay1 to be v unlike ! multitude ( pr(essors1 9 ! affection & practice ( hol9ess humility1 & spiritual walk+1 ,i ?9k ?is 7 an all[$ way1 ?\gh a s+ul> way4 ,m5 may aspire to z great a diff]5ce z may be1 f ! conv]sations & practice ( o!rs1 if !re be a t5d+ to m con=mity to ! ^w1 ! rule ( all practice4 ,! law is spiritual & 8holy10 sai? ,paul 8b ,i am c>nal40 ,?us1 !re=e1 7 spiritual walk+1--to see its excell5t spiritual rule be=e our eyes t we :o are c>nal may be trans=m$ & *ang$ into m lik5ess to t holy & spiritual law4 ,if a man _h n an imp]fect rule ( 8 own fancy & imag9ation be=e 8 eyes1 he c\ld n be satisfi$ ) 8 atta9m5ts1 b1 ) ,paul1 w\ld =get !m1--9 a mann]1 n "k !m1 b rea* =w>d /ill to :at is be=e4 ,because s mu* l5g? w\ld be be=e u1 z w\ld swall[ up all our progress1--?is w\ld keep ! motion on foot & make x con/ant4 ,a man %\ld nev] say1 8,ma/]1 let u make tab]nacles1 x is good to be "h40 ,no1 inde$1 ! dwell+ place & re/+ w\ld be se5 to be above4 ,z long z a man _h s mu* ( 8 j\rney to accompli%1 he w\ld n sit d[n 9 8 advancem5t1 he w\ld n comp>e ) o!rs1 & exalt himself above o!rs4 ,:y8 ,because !re is /ill a f> great] di/ance betwe5 him & 8 rule1 ?an betwe5 ! sl[e/ walk] & him4 ,?is made ,paul m s5sible ( a body ( dea?1 7,rom4 vii47 ?an readily l[] ,*ri/ians are4 ,reflections on our atta9m5ts & comp>isons ) o!rs1 :i* are s (t5 ! "w ( our _s1 are a retrograde motion1 x makes no way b sp5ds ! "t1--is a return+ z we g1 :]eas we ought to g /raight =w>d4 ,i besee* y1 ,*ri/ians1 consid] :at y are do+1 if y w\ld prove y\rselves s inde$4 ,i "k n h[ y c evid5ce x bett] ?an by hon\r+ & e/eem+ 8 ^w & comm&m5ts1--exce$+ l>ge & preci\s1 no end ( _! p]fection4 ,! ^w is mu* und]valu$ 9 ! op9ions ( _m1 b x is z little c>$ = 9 ! practice ( mo/4 ,!re is c]ta9ly little ( ,god !re :]e ?is is n magnifi$ & hon\r$4 ,!re mu/ be d>kness 9 t way1 :]e ?is c&le1 :i* 0 a lamp to ,david's feet1 %9es n4 ,"s promise to u lib]ty1 b !y !mselves are ! s]vants ( corruption1 x is no lib]ty to be above all law & rule4 ,x 0 innoc5t ,adam's lib]ty to be con=m$ to a holy & j comm&1 nay1 ?is 0 8 beauty4 ,?is ,_s inde$ gives lib]ty :]e he is1 b ?is lib]ty is f our s9s & corruptions1 n to !m4 ,x looses ! *a9s ( a man's own corrupt lu/s (f him1 to walk at fre$om 9 ! way ( 8 comm&m5ts4 ,! ,_s enl>ge? ! prison]'s he>t1 & !n he runs1 b n at r&om1 b ! way ( 8 comm&s1 ,psalm cxix4 #cb4 ,x 0 our bondage to be z wild asses1 trav]s+ our ways1--to be gadd+ abroad1 to *ange our way4 ,n[1 "h is ! ,_s's lib]ty to br+ u into ! way & t way is "o4 ,let u !n le>n ?is "o pr9ciple1--! ^w mu/ be ! rule ( y\r walk+ bo? common & religi\s4 ,alas6 x is n spiritual walk+ to conf9e religion to "s solemn duties4 ,rememb]1 x is a walk1 a cont9u$ ?+1 )\t int]ruption1 !re=e y\r :ole conv]sation ought to be z s _m /eps progressive to he>]4 ,y\r motion %\ld n be to beg9 only :5 y come to pray1 or read1 or he>1 z _m m5 d4 ,!y are 9 a q diff]5t way & elem5t :5 !y /ep out ( _! civil call+s into religi\s ord9ances4 ,b ,*ri/ians1 y\r motion %\ld be cont9u$ 9 y\r eat+ & dr9k+1 & sleep+1 & act+ 9 y\r call+s1 t :5 y come to pray or read1 y may be b /epp+ =w>d 9 ! way1 out ( "o d>k]1 obscur] pa?1 into a m beat5 way4 ,rememb]1 ?is ^w c make u p]fect to salvation4 ,x is a pr9ciple 9 ! he>ts ( folks1 :i* is v5t$ n[ by _m1 t ! ^w do? n rea* _! p>ticul> c>riages & conv]sations 9 civil matt]s4 ,^! are appreh5d$ to be )\t ! sph]e & compass ( ! ^w1 :ile x is commonly ca/ up to m9i/]s--m$dle ) ! ^w & spiritual ?+s & n ) our matt]s47#afh7 ,truly ,i ?9k1 if we sep>ate ^! f ! ^w1 we may quickly sep>ate all religion f su* actions1 & if su* act+s & bus9esses be )\t ! c\rt ( ! ^w1 !y are also )\t ! c\rt ( consci5ce1 consci5ce1 religion1 & ! ^w be+ comm5surable4 ,!re=e ,i besee* e "o ( y1 take ! ^w = ! rul+ ( y\r call+s & conv]sations among m54 ,ext5d x to all y\r actions1 t 9 all ^! y may act z ,*ri/ians z well z m54 ,x is c]ta9ly ! lic5ti\sness ( ! spirits ( m51 t _c endure ! application ( ! ^w unto _! p>ticul> actions & conv]sation4 ,n[ ?is spiritual walk proce$s f spiritual pr9ciples4 ,x is c]ta91 ! ,_s ( ,jesus ,*ri/ is he 89 :om we live1 & move1 & h our be+0 spiritually4 ,)\t him we c d no?+4 ,& !re=e ,*ri/ians ought to walk ) su* a subord9ation to1 & dep5d5ce on him1 z if !y 7 m]e in/rum5ts1 & pati5ts "u 8 h&4 ,?\gh ,i ?9k 9 reg>d ( endeav\r$ activity !y %\ld be/ir !mselves & give all dilig5ce1 z if !y act$ indep5d5tly ( ! ,_s1 yet 9 reg>d ( d5ial ( himself1 & dep5d5ce on ! ,_s1 ea* "o ought to act z if he did n act at all b ! ,_s only act$ 9 him4 ,?is is ! div9ity ( ,paul1--8,i lab\r$ m abundantly ?an !y all1 yet n ,i1 b grace 9 me4 ,i live1 yet n ,i1 b ,*ri/ 9 me40 ,o h[ difficult a ?+ is x to reconcile ^! two 9 ! practice ( ,*ri/ians :i* yet _c really be1 except !y be toge!r6 ,x is c]ta9ly "o ( ! great my/]ies ( ,*ri/ianity1 to draw our /r5g? & activity f ano!r1 to look ^u ourselves & our act+s1 z ^! t c d no?+--z empty v9es1 & t not)/&+ ( all infus$ & acquir$ pr9ciples4 ,:atev] we ought to d 9 judg+ & disc]n+ ( our condition1 yet sure ,i am1 ,*ri/ians1 9 ! ex]cise & practice ( godl9ess1 %\ld look ^u !mselves void ( any pr9ciple 9 !mselves ei!r to d or ?9k4 ,n t we are suffici5t ( ourselves4 ,! pr(ici5t & gr[+ ,*ri/ian %\ld look no m on 8 own incl9ations & habits ?an if he _h none4 ,he %\ld consid] himself an ungodly man1 t no fruit c gr[ ^u1 "o t _c pray1 z he is 9 himself4 ,b1 alas we come to duties 9 ! confid5ce ( qualifications = duties1 act m confid5tly 9 !m because accu/om$ to !m1 & s make grace & religion a k9d ( art & discipl9e1 t use & exp]i5ce make exp]t unto4 ,le>n n[ ?is "o ?+1 :i* w\ld be in/ead ( _m rules & doctr9e to u1--to %ut out ( y\r eyes ! consid]ation ( :at y are by gifts1 or grace1 or exp]i5ce4 ,d n consid] t1 b r fix y\r eyes on ! grace ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ^u ! p[] & virtue ( ! ,holy ,_s1 :i* is giv5 by promise1 t :5 ! way is all ! easi] to y1 bo? by delight & cu/om1 yet y may f9d x to y\r natural pr9ciples z insup]able z at ! beg9n+1 & may /ill cry out1 8,draw me1 & ,i w run aft] !e1 lead me1 & ,i w walk ) !e40 ,d n measure ! call into duties by ! /r5g? ?\ f9de/ 9 ?yself1 b look unto him :o /r5g!ne? u ) all might4 ,n[1 ! ,_s worke? 9 u by subord9ate spiritual pr9ciples1 z believ+ 9 ,*ri/ & lov+ ( him1 z our ,"l & ,savi\r1 & ^! two acts drive on a s\l sweetly 9 ! way ( ob$i5ce4 ,fe>1 :]e n mix$ 9 its act+s ) fai? & love1 is a _s ( bondage1 b ! ,*ri/ian ought to walk accord+ to ! _s ( adoption :i* cries 8,abba1 ,fa!r40 ,yet h[ _m ,*ri/ians are r 9 a s]vile & slavi% mann] driv5 on by t]rors & *a/isem5ts to _! duty ?an by love6 ,!re is a piece ( lib]ty 9 ,*ri/ian walk+1 :5 !re is n a re/ra9t ^u ! _s1 by ?is slavi% fe>4 ,?is1 ,i say1 is n beseem+ ^? t are 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,y ought to h ! ,_s ( y\r ,fa!r = y\r lead] & guide4 ,o h[ sweet1 & h[ c]ta9 & necess>y also1 w\ld ?is walk+ be6 ,! love ( ,*ri/ w\ld be an inw>d pr9ciple ( motion1 & w\ld make our spiritual act+s z easy & pleasant z natural motions are4 ,fe> is b a viol5t pr9ciple1 t is l ! impulse ( a /one ?r[n upw>d1 z long z t ext]nal impression rema9s1 x moves1 b /ill sl[] & sl[]1 & at l5g? evani%e?4 ,b if y believ$ 9 him1 & y\r he>ts 7 engag$ to love him1 ,o h[ w\ld x be a pleasant & native ?+ to walk 9 8 way1 z a /one goe? d[nw>d6 ,consid] y\r pr9ciples1 t act y to matt]s & duties ( religion4 ,_m m5 !re be1 9 :om !re appe>s no diff]5ce ( _! "w to behold]s2 b ,o h[ wide a diff]5ce do? ,god disc]n 9 !m6 ,eng9es & artifice may make dead & lifeless ?+s move & walk z ord]ly z ?+s t h life4 ,b ! pr9ciple ( ?is motion makes a huge diff]5ce3--! "o is mov$ f )\t1 ! o!r f itself4 ,! mo/ "p ( u act z irrational & brute bea/s 9 religion3 nay1 we walk z inanimate & s5seless creatures4 ,x is "s "o or o!r consid]ation )\t u moves u1--cu/om1 c5sure1 education1 & su* l4 ,ah6 ^! are ! pr9ciples ( our religion4 ,h[ _m w\ld h no religion1 no =m ( x1 if !y 7 n among su* company6 ,& !re=e we see _m *ange x accord+ to companies1 z ! fi% do? its sk91 accord+ to ! col\r ( t :i* is ne>e/ x4 ,h[ _m w\ld d _m ?+s !y d>e n = puni%m5t & c5sure1 & = t same d>e n leave o!r ?+s undone6 ,9 a ^w1 ! mo/ "p ( u are su* z w\ld walk 9 no pa? ( godl9ess1 if x 7 n ! cu/om ( ! "t & fe> ( m5 t con/ra9$ u4 ,b1 my bre?r51 let x n be s among y1 y :o are 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,let ?is be pr$om9ant 9 y\r he>ts to con/ra9 y n to live to y\rselves1 b unto ,god1 ev5 ?is1--t y believe ,*ri/ ha? di$ = s9n]s1 t !y might live f s94 ,& f ?is let y\r he>ts be inflam$ ) 8 love1 t x may c>ry y on 9 a sweet & bless$ necessity to walk 9 all well-pleas+4 ,let ! consid]ation ( 8 love lay on a con/ra9t1 b a con/ra9t ( will+ness1 to live to him :o ha? ?us lov$ y4 ,b z ! pr9ciple is spiritual1 s mu/ ! end be2 & ,i ?9k ^! two complete ! my/]y ( ! practice ( ,*ri/ianity1--to act f ano!r pr9ciple unto ano!r end2 ev5 z ^! two make up ! my/]y ( iniquity 9 our he>ts1--to act f ourselves unto ourselves4 ,e man naturally makes a god ( himself1 is 8 own ,alpha & ,omega1 ! beg9n+ ( 8 actions1 & ! end ( !m1 :i* is prop] to ,god4 ,z ! fall ha? cut (f ! subord9ation ( ! s\l to ,god 9 its actions1 t x _c n[ d]ive all f t bless$ ,f\nta9 ( all-be+ & well-be+1 s is ?is *annel ( ref]5ce ( all our actions to ,god /opp$1 t !y d n t5d unto him1 z !y are n d]iv$ f him2 & ?us !y return unto a man's self aga94 ,!re is "o po9t ( self1 & mak+ x our aim & design1 :i* possibly _m d n take he$ unto4 ,x is ord9>y = u to act & walk 9 ,*ri/ian duties1 = our salvation1--= obta9+ ( life et]nal1 z our *ief & only end1 :i* is b an inf]ior end2 because we ought n to walk ma9ly = life1 b to life4 ,we %\ld n walk aft] ! comm& only = heav51 b 9 ! way ( x unto heav54 ,our spiritual walk+ c nev] pur*ase u a "r unto ! lea/ ( 8 m]cies4 ,:5 we h done all1 ?is %\ld be our s\l's language1--,we are unpr(itable s]vants1 our righte\sness ext5ds n to !e4 ,:at ga9 is x to ! ,almighty t ?\ art righte\s8 ,yet = ! mo/ "p1 we make our walk+ z a hire = ! rew>d4 ,! cov5ant ( works1--do+ = life1 is "s way naturally impr9t$ 9 our he>ts1 & we _c d1 b we w\ld live 9 do+2 we _c walk unto all well-pleas+1 b we w\ld also walk unto pacify+ ( ,god4 ,self-righte\sness is m5's great idol1 :i*1 :5 all o!r bas] & gross] idols are d[n1 !y d /ill seek to e/abli%4 ,b1 ,*ri/ians1 obs]ve ?is evil 9 y\rselves & suff] ?is my/]y ( godl9ess to be wr\ght 9 y1--! abas+ ( y\rselves1 ! d5ial ( y\rselves4 ,i w\ld h y1 9 respect ( dilig5ce & e>ne/ness1 do+1 walk+1 & runn+1 z if ye 7 to be sav$ by x only4 ,b aga91 y mu/ d5y all t1 & no m consid] x1 or lean ^u x1 ?an if ye ought to d no?+1 or did no?+4 ,b y\r ends %\ld be m div9e & high1 z y\r nature is1--to glorify ,god 9 y\r mortal bodies1 s9ce ye are 81 & b\ght ) a price4 ,o h[ ought ye n to be y\r own6 ,! great purpose ( y\r ob$i5ce %\ld be1 a decl>ation ( y\r s5se ( 8 love1 & ( y\r obligation to him4 ,ye ought to walk 9 8 way1 because ye are escap$ condemnation1 & sav$ by him1 & n t ye may be sav$ only4 ,x is ! glory ( our heav5ly ,fa!r1 & ! hon\r ( ! ,r$eem]1 = ,*ri/ians to walk1 ev5 z he walk$1 & foll[ 8 foot/eps4 ,x comm5ds ! grace ( ,jesus ,*ri/ exce$+ly4 ,!re=e ?is _c b be ! *oice & delight ( a believ+ s\l1--to walk unto all well-pleas+1 to h ! glory ( him z _! great design to aim at3 :o = our salvation laid aside 8 glory1 & embrac$ %ame & reproa*4 ,we use to walk 9 ob$i5ce to ,god1 t we may pacify ,god = our disob$i5ce4 ,b let a ,*ri/ian abhor su* a ?\ght4 ,*ri/'s blood mu/ pacify1 b ! walk+ ( 8 *ild please? him 9 8 well-belov$ ,son4 ,:5 he is once pacifi$ = s91 :5 he once accepts y\r p]sons1 y\r p]=mances are 8 delight4 ,n[ ?is %\ld be ! great scope ( a s\l1 t all its p[]s %\ld be fix$ on1--to please him1 & live to him4 ,n[ ^! ?ree be+ e/abli%$1 we mu/ conceive t ! *ief ag5t & p>ty 9 ?is walk+ mu/ be spiritual2 !re=e m5's bodies are n capable ( ?is walk aft] ! ,_s pr9cipally4 ,outw>d ord9ances are b ! %ell :]e9 ! k]nel mu/ be enclos$4 ,all our walk+ t is visible to m51 is b l a pa9t$ or engrav5 image & /atue1 t ha? no brea? nor life 9 x1 unless ! ,_s actuate & quick5 ! same4 ,i say n only ! ,_s ( ,god1 b ! _s & s\l 9 man2 = ! ,_s's imm$iate & div9e op]ations are ^u su* a suitable subject z ! immortal s\l4 ,v]ily1 !re is a _s 9 man1 & ! inspiration ( ! ,almighty gives him und]/&+4 ,we mu/ n aboli% ! outw>d =m1 because x ha? "s div9ity 9 x1 ev5 ! /amp ( ,god's au?ority2 & !re=e1 ^? :o are swell$ above ord9ances1 ,i fe> !y be mon/r\s ,*ri/ians4 ,a man is compos$ ( a _s & a body1 act$ & quick5$ by t ,_s4 ,)\t ei!r ( ^! he is n a complete man4 ,s ,i say1 he is n a ,*ri/ian t do? n wor%ip ,god 9 ! _s & 9 tru? bo?2 & x is n religion t excludes ei!r ! inw>d s\l-communion ) ,god1 or ! outw>d ord9ance & appo9tm5t ( ,god4 ,b1 alas6 ?is may be our compla9t1--we come & wor%ip ,god1 & draw nigh ) our bodies1 b our he>ts are f> remov$4 ,"h is ! dea? ( _m's wor%ip1--! s\l is sep>at$ f ! body ( x4 ,^! are b pictures & images ( ,*ri/ians4 ,we h m\?s & faces ( sa9ts3 b ,o h[ little ( div9e affection or ( s\l-desires1 brea!s 9 u6 ,we are d5i]s ( ! p[] ( godl9ess1 by re/+ 9 a =m1 & ?is is ! great s9 ( ?is g5]ation4 ,! ess5tials1 ! vital spirits ( ,*ri/ianity are exhau/$1 & "s dry bones1 l an anatomy ( a ,*ri/ian1 rema9 beh9d4 ,i besee* y1 ga!r y\r spirits to ?is spiritual walk+3 !y only c foll[ ! ,_s4 ,y\r bodies are e>?ly & lumpi%1 & ! way is all upw>d to ! holy hill4 ,look inw>dly & measure y\rselves s4 ,outw>d appe>ance is no j measure4 ,retire )9 y\r s\ls1 & engage !m 9 ?is ex]cise1 & ent] !m to ?is motion1 & y\r spirits w sweetly & surely act y\r bodies & ext]nals1 9 all matt]s ( godl9ess4 ,s]mon ,,vi4 ,v]se #a4--8,:o walk n aft] ! fle%1 b aft] ! ,_s40 ,x is "o ( ! greate/ my/]ies 9 a ,*ri/ian's practice1 to jo9 ^! two toge!r1 :i* ! gospel ha? conjo9$1--ju/ification & sanctification1 & to place !m 9 _! due ord]4 ,!re is mu* misc>ry+ 9 bo? ^!1 if !y are ei!r sep>at$ or misplac$4 ,b ! tru? is1 !y _c really be1 except !y be jo9tly4 ,yet1 (t5 x falls out1 t 9 m5's appreh5sions & endeav\rs1 !y are disjo9$4 ,?is1 !n1 7 ! argum5t ( a liv+1 & believ+ ,*ri/ian1--to jo9 ! /udy ( hol9ess1 ) ! ex]cise ( fai? 9 ,*ri/1 = remission ( s9 & righte\sness2 & n only to jo9 x1 b also to d]ive x f t pr9ciple4 ,!re is bo? an union betwe5 ^! & an ord] e/abli%$ 9 ,scripture4 ,! mo/ "p ( ^? t pr(ess ! gospel are ( two sorts2 !y d ei!r divide hol9ess f imput$ righte\sness1 or ,*ri/'s righte\sness f hol9ess4 ,i d n say1 t any man truly seeks to be cov]$ ) ! righte\sness ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & to h 8 s9s freely p>don$1 b he w also /udy to walk be=e ,god 9 all well-pleas+4 ,b ! tru? is1 _m d pret5d & pr(ess to seek salvation & =giv5ess 9 ,*ri/'s blood1 & h ! m]cy ( ,god1 & m]its ( ,*ri/ always 9 _! m\?1 :o yet decl>e by _! conv]sation t !y d n s mu* z desire or propose to seek aft] hol9ess4 ,i d n speak ( ^? :o are ,ant9omians 9 pr(ession1 b ( a great multitude 9 ! visible *ur*1 :o are really m ,ant9omians1 to wit1 9 practice1 ?an mo/ "p ( our pr(ess$ ,ant9omians4 ,y he> all ( free grace1 & free r$emption 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 ( t5d] & endur+ m]cies 9 ,god1 & ?is y take = ! :ole gospel2 & pres5tly1 ^u ! notion ( m]cy & grace1 y conclude unto y\rselves1 n only immunity & fre$om f all ! ?reat5+s ( ! ^w1 & f hell1 b likewise ye proclaim secretly 9 y\r own he>ts1 a lib]ty to s9 s mu* ! m securely4 ,! door ( m]cy ca/ op5 9 ! gospel1 & ! free access to ,*ri/ manife/$ !re91 ?r\gh ! corruption t is )9 u1 proves ! v occasion ( _m's giv+ indulg5ce to _! lu/s--( delay+ re=mation1 & turn+ to ,god4 ,y all pr(ess1 t y seek to be ju/ifi$ & sav$ by ,jesus ,*ri/2 yea1 y p]suade y\rselves to h escap$ condemnation by ,*ri/4 ,n[ !n1 conjo9 t pr(ession & p]suasion ) y\r walk1 & ,o h[ contr>y y may f9d !m to "o ano!r6 8,y\r fai? is va910 = 8ye are yet 9 y\r s9s10 #a ,cor4 xv4 #ag4 ,! grace ( ,god appe>+ to "s m51 effectually tea*e? !m to d5y ungodl9ess1 & worldly lu/s1 & to live righte\sly1 sob]ly1 & godly1 ,tit4 ii4 #aa1 #ab4 ,b if we may conjecture y\r tea*+ by y\r walk+1 x seems ! notion ( grace & ! gospel t is =m$ 9 y\r m9ds1 ha? taught y ano!r doctr9e1--to av[ ungodl9ess & foll[ worldly lu/s4 ,is !re s mu* z a %ad[ ( ?is spiritual walk+ 9 _m8 ,i confess1 x is natural = e man to seek 8 own righte\sness1 & x is ! arm ( ,god t mu/ b[ m5 to submit to ,*ri/'s imput$ righte\sness4 ,yet1 ! mo/ "p ( m5 seem to be s f> f seek+ any righte\sness1 t !y are r seek+ ! fulfill+ ( _! own c>nal lu/s1 work+ wick$ness ) gre$9ess1 n c>+ h[ little !y h to put confid5ce into4 ,& yet1 c]ta9 x is1 t h[ mu* soev] a man atta9s to ( a =m ( religion or civil hone/y1 he is ready to put 8 tru/ 9 x1 & to lean ! weight ( 8 s\l ^u x4 ,b see+ ?is is natural to y all1 to seek heav5 by do+ & work+1 ,i wond] t ye d no m4 ,h[ d y satisfy y\r consci5ces 9 ! expectation ( heav51 :o take s little pa9s 9 religion1 & are s loose & pr(ane 9 y\r conv]sation8 ,i wond]1 see+ ye h x naturally engrav5 9 y\r he>ts to e/abli% y\r own righte\sness1 t ye lab\r n to h m ( x to fill y\r eye )al4 ,b aga91 on ! o!r h&1 !re are "s m51 :o h a =m ( religion1 & lab\r to be ( a blameless conv]sation among m51 t possibly p]suade !mselves !y are seek+ hol9ess1 & walk+ spiritually4 ,b1 alas6 y may f9d x b a pa9t$ & seem+ religion1 t is an abom9ation 9 ! sight ( ,god2 because x is to !m1 all ! gr\nd ( _! acceptation be=e ,god4 ,if ev] ?is "q 0 mov$ 9 "s ( y1 8,:at %all ,i d to be sav$80 y h condesc5d$ on su* a walk1 su* a pr(ession = ! answ] ( x4 ,x is natural to all1 ev5 ^? :o h lea/ appe>ance ( godl9ess1 to seek heav5 by do+ ,god's w4 ,^? t h no m to speak ( ?an _! baptism1 or receiv+ ! ,"l's ,supp]1 or att5d+ well ! solemn assemblies1 w gr\nd _! hope ( salvation on ^! ?+s4 ,h[ mu* m w ! civil & hone/ m51 commonly s call$1 :o pray & read1 & pr(ess godl9ess1--h[ mu* m1 ,i say1 w !y e/abli% t :i* !y atta9 to1 z ! gr\nd ( _! confid5ce be=e ,god6 ,n[1 ?is is a g5]al unkn[n ill t de/roys ! _w1 & yet few are conv9c$ ( x1 h[ h>d x is to be driv5 out ( ourselves1 & to seek life 9 ano!r4 ,o "k1 t x is 9 a mann] ! crucify+ ( a man's self ?us to d5y himself1--to h a sort ( righte\sness1 & n to tru/ 9 x4 ,:o is he t _c endure to look ^u himself = moral vil5ess8 ,alas1 m5 flatt] !mselves 9 _! own eyes1 & look ) a m fav\rable eye on _! own actions1 ?an !y ought6 ,:o is he t abhors himself ev5 = abom9able works8 ,b :o %all be f\nd to abhor himself = 8 mo/ religi\s & be/ actions8 ,:o ca/s ^! out ( 8 sight z unclean & m5/ru\s ?+s8 ,!re=e1 ,i say1 ?\gh ?y righte\sness 7 equal to1 or exce$$ any ,ph>isee's righte\sness1 ?\ can/ n ent] into heav54 ,! poor publican1 t 0 a vile & pr(ane s9n]1 yet _h a righte\sness exce$+ ! ,ph>isee's4 ,?\gh he _h none ( 8 own1 yet he _h a righte\sness )\t blemi%1 ( ,*ri/'s pur*as+1 hav+ by fai? fl$ to ! m]cy ( ,god1 9 & ?r\gh a ,m$iator4 ,x is n m do+1 m pray+1 m exact walk+1 t c make y m righte\s 9 ,god's acc\nt1 9 ord] to absolution f law-condemnation1 ?an ! pr(ane/ & mo/ wret*$ s9n]4 ,b ! bas] & vil] ?\ be 9 ?9e own eyes1 ! m ?\ hide/ ?y be/ do+s f ?9e eyes1 & looke/ on ?y uncleanness1 & betake/ ?yself to ,*ri/1 8 unspott$ & p]fect righte\sness1 ! m hon\rable & preci\s ?\ art 9 8 eyes4 ,!re=e1 ,god is said to dwell 9 ! he>t ( ! humble & contrite "o1 n = ! wor? ( 8 humility & rep5tance2 no1 no1 b = ! pleasure he ha? 9 ! ,well-belov$'s righte\sness4 ,t is ! beautiful g>m5t1 only 9 ! eye ( a humbl$ s\l1 t see? no?+ 9 itself desirable4 ,!re=e1 ,i wi% t ?is conjunction :i* is made 9 ! gospel1 7 also engrav5 9 y\r he>ts1 & on y\r practices1 t is1 t y w\ld seek aft] hol9ess1 )\t :i* no man %all see ,god4 ,seek to p]fect x 9 ! fe> ( ,god1 b n z ?\gh ye 7 to be !reby ju/ifi$4 ,seek x ) t dilig5ce & e>ne/ /udy1 z if ye 7 to be sav$ by x1 & yet seek x1 s z to be d5i$ to y\r dilig5ce1 or z if ye s\ght x n at all4 ,h[ sweet a conjunction 7 ?is 9 ! ,*ri/ian's practice1 to walk & run s aft] ! prize1 z if 8 walk+ did obta9 x1 & yet to look ^u 8 walk+1 z if x 7 n at all4 ,y\r dilig5ce & s]i\sness 9 godl9ess %\ld be ^u ! gr[+ h&1 z if do+ did save y2 yet y ought to d5y all t1 & look to ! righte\sness ( ano!r1 z if no?+ 7 done at all by y4 ,h[ do? ,paul1 7,phil4 iii4 #h17 unite ^! 9 8 practice1 8,i c\nt all loss & dung to be f\nd 9 ,*ri/1 n hav+ m9e own righte\sness1 & yet ,i press =w>d1 & foll[ aft] p]fection1 z hav+ atta9$ no?+ yet40 ,"o ( ^! two is ! orig9al ( _m /umbl+s & w&]+s 9 our ,*ri/ian way4 ,ei!r !re is n a necessity & con/ra9t laid ^u ! s\ls ( _m to walk 9 all well-pleas+1 & to p]fect hol9ess 9 ! fe> ( ,god1--we look on x z a ?+ indiff]5t1 t is to be det]m9$ accord+ to ! measure ( our receiv+s f ,god1 or we look on x z a ?+ n urg+ all1 b belong+ to m9i/]s1 or m em95t pr(essors2 & h5ce !re arise? mu* c>nal lib]ty1 9 walk+ )\t ! l9e ( ,*ri/ian lib]ty1 because !re is an indiff]5ce 9 ! _s t gives t latitude 9 walk+2 or else !re is n t foll[+ ( hol9ess 9 su* a way1 z c consi/ ) ! e/abli%+ ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness1--no d5ial ( ourselves 9 our actions4 ,we act z if we 7 suffici5t ( ourselves1 & walk z if we 7 !reby ju/ifi$1 & comm5d ourselves to ,god 9 our own consci5ces1 :5ev] we c h ! te/imony ( our consci5ces = well-do+4 ,& by ?is means ! ,"l is provok$4 ,because we d n hon\r ! ,son1 ! ,fa!r c\nts himself despis$1 & ! ,_s is griev$ & tempt$ to dep>t1 & leave u to our own imag9ations1 till our idol :i* we e/abli%$ fall d[n1 & our und]/&+ return to u4 ,z x w\ld be ( great mom5t to ! peace ( ,*ri/ians1 & increase ( hol9ess1 to h t union ( ju/ification & sanctification /amp$ on _! he>ts1 s especially to h ! due & evangelic me?od & ord] ( ^! impress$ on _! consci5ces1 w\ld conduce exce$+ly bo? to _! quick5+ & com=t+4 ,z !re is no?+1 t ei!r s dead5s or d>k5s1 & sadd5s ! spirits ( ! godly1 z d>kness 9 ?is p>ticul>1 ! ignorance & mi/ake ( ! me?od & ord] ( t well-ord]$ cov5ant mu/ c]ta9ly be v prejudicial to ! life & consolation t5d]$ by ! gospel4 ,?is spiritual walk+ fl[s f ! believ]'s /ate ( non condemnation 9 ,*ri/4 ,he is once 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 & !n he walks aft] ! ,_s ( ,*ri/4 ,y may make eng9es to cause a dead /atue walk1 b x _c walk ( itself till x h a pr9ciple ( life 9 x4 ,walk+ is "o ( ! op]ations ( life1 t fl[s f "s inw>d pr9ciple1 & s ?is spiritual walk & motion ( a ,*ri/ian 9 8 c\rse1 is ! prop] op]ation ( ! new nature t he is a p>tak] ( 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,z1 !n1 y "k x is impossible t !re c be true & unfeign$ walk+1 :]e !re is no life1 no pr9ciple )91 to put ! creature to motion1 ?\gh a man may by art & "s ext]nal impulse s act a piece ( timb] or /one1 z x may resemble to y a walk+ l to liv+ creatures1 s x is n possible t any ( ! sons ( ,adam1 :o are by nature dead 9 s9s1 c walk spiritually1 be=e !y be unit$ to ,jesus ,*ri/1 by believ+ 9 him = righte\sness & salvation4 ,!re may be su* a walk+ ( c>nal unreg5]ate m51 z may deceive all ! s5ses & judgm5ts ( behold]s4 ,m5 may be act+ f base ext]nal pr9ciples 9 matt]s ( religion1 s t a behold] %all p]ceive no diff]5ce betwe5 !m & o!rs 9 :om ,*ri/ lives & walks2 b be=e ,god x is no?+ else b an artificial walk1 a pa9t$ & dead bus9ess1 because ! ,_s t rais$ up ,*ri/ is n /irr+ 9 !m4 ,!y are n liv+ memb]s ( t ,head t quick5s all1 h n be5 driv5 out ( _! own righte\sness to ,*ri/1 ! city ( refuge4 ,_! pr9ciples are no high] ?an walk+ to obta9 salvation1 & acceptation ( ,god 9 a legal way1 walk+ to pacify him1 walk+ to please m5 & _! own consci5ces1 walk+ = ga9 or cr$it1 or advantage 9 ! way1 walk+ accord+ to cu/om or education 9 ! way4 ,^! are n liv+ pr9ciples4 ,b :5 once a s\l ha? embrac$ ,*ri/ ,jesus )9 x1 he becomes 9 a mann] a s\l to actuate & quick5 t s\l4 ,he animates x1 & moves x 9 ,god's ways1 accord+ to ! cov5ant ( grace1--8,i w put my ,_s )9 y1 & cause y to walk 9 my /atutes40 ,!re is fir/ quick5+1 & !n walk+4 ,y :o 7 dead 9 s9s1 ha? he quick5$ toge!r ) ,*ri/1 ,eph4 ii4 #a1 #e2 & !n x foll[s 9 due ord]1--8,i w cause y to walk 9 my /atutes10 ,ezek4 xxxvi4 #bg4 ,*ri/ comes into ! he>t to dwell1 & !n he walks 9 x1 #b ,cor4 vi4 #af4 ,& :at is t1--,*ri/ to walk 9 believ]s8 ,x is no?+ else b ,*ri/ by 8 ,_s mak+ !m to walk 9 8 way4 ,!re is s little 9 u to pr9ciple a spiritual action1 ev5 :5 r5ew$ & quick5$1 t we %\ld look on ourselves n s mu* z work]s ) him1 b z be+ act$ by him4 ,we %\ld look on s\l & body z pieces ( organiz$ clay t _c move1 b z !y are mov$ by him z ! s\l & life ( !m2 s t1 accord+ to ! ,scripture dialect1 a ,*ri/ian is no?+ else1 b ,*ri/ liv+ & walk+ 9 su* a p]son4 ,?is is x :i* ,*ri/1 :5 he is to g out ( ! _w1 in/ructs 8 disciples into1 ,john xv4 #a4 ,he is ! v9e1 & we ! bran*es4 ,! bran* mu/ be fir/ unit$ to ! tree1 & implant$ into ! tree1 ere x br+ =? fruit4 ,)\t ! tree x )]s4 ,s mu/ a s\l be fir/ +raft 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 implant$ 9 him by fai? 9 8 dea? & suff]+s1 be=e x c gr[ up into ! similitude ( 8 resurrection1 or 8walk 9 newness ( life10 z ,paul speaks1 ,rom4 vi4 #d1 #e4 8,)\t me ye c d no?+40 ,ye mu/ fir/ be "o ) him1 by believ+ 9 him1 & receiv+ him z a complete ,savi\r1 & !n ! sap & virtue ( ! tree fl[s into ! dead bran*1 & x %oots =?1 & blossoms & be>s4 ,n[1 if ?is doctr9e ( ,*ri/ & 8 apo/les 7 duly pond]$ & believ$1 ,o :at a *ange w\ld x make on ! lives & spirits ( ,*ri/ians6 ,s9ce ?is is ! ord] e/abli%$ 9 ! gospel1 & an ord] suitable bo? to 8 grace & our necessity1 7z all t is 9 x speake? =? an excell5t contriv]7--:5 we g ab\t to e/abli% our s\ls 9 ano!r me?od1 h[ is x possible t we %\ld n we>y & vex our s\ls 9 va98 ,h[ c we *oose b torm5t ourselves & intricate ourselves /ill m8 ,our me?od & way is j contr>y4 ,we p]plex our s\ls h[ to f9d ! fruits ( ! ,_s ( ,*ri/1 h[ to walk aft] ! ,_s1 )\t fir/ clos+ entirely ) ,*ri/ himself4 ,we tr\ble ourselves to f9d ! op]ations ( a spiritual life1 be=e we lay hold on ,*ri/1 :o is ! life ( our s\ls4 ,x is made an argum5t by _m1 to keep !m f believ+ 9 ,*ri/1 because !y d n f9d t spiritual life /irr+ 9 !m4 ,h[ cross is ?is to ! decl>$ m9d ( ,*ri/ 9 ! gospel6 ,x _c *oose b bo? d>k5 ! _s m1 & dry up ! influ5ces ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 because x keeps !e f ! f\nta9 ( all consolation4 ,y may disquiet y\r s\ls by ?is means1 b y %all nev] make advantage ?is way4 ,)\t him 8ye c d no?+30 & yet ye w n come to him1 because ye h done no?+4 ,x is /range h[ little reason is 9 x1 if y\r eyes 7 op5$4 ,y refuse or delay to abide 9 ! v9e till y br+ =? fruit1 & fruit ye _c br+ =? till y be 9 ! v9e4 ,y w\ld walk1 & y w n h ! life f :i* y mu/ walk4 ,paul liv$ inde$1 b :at a life6 8,! life t ,i live is by ! fai? ( ! ,son ( ,god40 ,fai? 9 ,*ri/ transport$ him out ( himself to ,*ri/1 or receiv$ ,*ri/ into ! s\l1 & ,*ri/ 9 ! s\l 0 ! life ( 8 s\l1 ,gal4 ii4 #bj4 ,y\r walk+ is z if a dead man w\ld essay to g4 ,w "o expect figs ( ?orns1 or grapes ( ?i/les8 ,i besee* y1 "k :at wrong ye d to y\rselves1 & to ,*ri/4 ,ye wrong y\rselves1 because ye /& 9 ! way ( y\r own m]cy1 ye /& aback f y\r life1--him t is 8! way1 ! tru?1 & ! life40 ,y w\ld walk 9 ! way1 b no man c walk 9 ?is way1 b by ?is way4 ,*ri/ mu/ quick5 y to walk 9 himself4 ,ye mu/ get life 9 him1 & n br+ x4 ,y are 9 a va9 expectation ( fruits f y\rselves1--!y w nev] see ! sun2 & :5 y h we>i$ y\rselves 9 su* a va9 pursuit1 y mu/ at l5g? come & beg9 "h4 ,ye wrong ,*ri/'s grace & m]cy4 ,?is ord] is suit$ ( purpose = our desp]ate condition1 & yet ye presume to reject x1 & seek ano!r4 ,y prescribe to y\r skilful & t5d] ,physician1 t :i* w\ld undo y4 ,i besee* y1 "k ! orig9al ( y\r mis]ies1 d\bts1 b>r5ness1 & d>kness4 ,"h x is1--y are /ill puzzl+ y\rselves ab\t grace & duties1 h[ to fill y\r eyes ) ^!1 & ye neglect ,*ri/ z y\r righte\sness1 z "o dead & ris5 aga91 & n[ sitt+ at ,god's "r h& = u4 ,y mu/ fir/ close ) him1 z ungodly m54 ,?\gh y 7 godly1 y mu/ %ut y\r eyes on any su* ?+1 & lay liv+ ,jesus ^u y\r dead & b5umb$ he>ts4 ,answ] all y\r *all5ges ) 8 absolution1 & /& be=e ,god1 9 8 clo?+4 ,put 8 g>m5t imm$iately on y\r nak$ness & vil5ess1 & we may p]suade y x %all yield y abundant consolation & life4 ,because he lives1 ye %all live1 & walk4 ,if y 7 m frequ5t & s]i\s 9 ! consid]ation ( 8 excell5t maje/y1 ( 8 beautiful & lovely qualifications1 z ! ,m$iator = s9n]s1 & ( ! preci\s promises :i* are all 8yea & am510 confirm$ 9 him1 & less 9 ! va9 & unpr(itable debates ( self-int]e/1 & su* l1 ,i am p]suad$ ye w\ld be m fruitful ,*ri/ians4 ,?is is n z ! bus9ess ( a holiday1 to be done at y\r fir/ com+ to ,*ri/1 & no m4 ,no1 x mu/ run along/1 all y\r life4 ,! ag$ exp]i5c$ ,*ri/ian mu/ come along z an ungodly s9n]1 to a bless$ & liv+ ,savi\r1 & h no o!r gr\nd ( glory or confid5ce be=e ,god1 b ,*ri/ ,jesus crucifi$4 ,s]mon ,,vii4 ,v]se #b4--8;,= ! law ( ! ,_s ( life 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus ha? made me free f ! law ( s9 & dea?40 ,y "k !re are two pr9cipal ?+s 9 ! prec$+ v]se1--! privilege ( a ,*ri/ian1 & ! prop]ty or "* ( a ,*ri/ian4 ,he is "o t nev] ent]s into condemnation2 ,he t believe? %all n p]i%1 ,john iii4 #ae4 ,& !n he is "o t walks n aft] ! fle%1 ?\gh he be 9 ! fle%1 b 9 a m elevate way above m51 aft] ! guid+ & lead+ ( ! ,holy ,_s ( ,god4 ,n[ x may be object$ 9 _m consci5ces1--h[ c ^! ?+s be8 ,h n all s9n$1 & come %ort ( ! glory ( ,god1 & s ! :ole _w is become guilty be=e ,god8 ,is n e man ly+ "u a s5t5ce ( dea?8 8,curs$ is he t abides n 9 all ?+s10 c4 ,h[ !n c he escape condemnation8 ,aga91 y speak ( walk+ aft] ! ,_s1 z prop] to ! ,*ri/ian2 b ^: walk is n c>nal8 ,:o is he t do? n (t5 /ep aside out ( ! way1 & foll[ ! conduct & c\nsel ( fle% & blood8 ,is n s9 dwell+ "h 9 our mortal bodies8 ,:o c say1 my he>t or way is clean8 ,!re=e bo? t privilege & ?is prop]ty ( a ,*ri/ian1 seem to be b big words1 no real ?+4 ,& inde$ ,i confess ! multitude ( m5 ha? no o!r op9ion ( !m b z fanci$ imag9>y ?+s2 few believe ! report ( ! gospel conc]n+ ! salvation ( elect ones1 & few und]/& :at ?is spiritual walk+ is4 ,_m conceive x is n a ?+ t belongs to m51 :o are l$ ab\t ) passions & affections1 b r to angels or spirits p]fect$4 ,h[ev]1 we h 9 ^! words an answ] to satisfy bo? objections4 ,he grants some?+ implicitly1 & x is ?is3 ,x is true inde$1 ,*ri/ians are "u a tw(old law1 captives & bondm5 to ^!1--a law ( s9 9 _! memb]s1 br++ !m 9 subjection to ! lu/s ( ! fle%4 ,s9 ha? a p[]ful dom9ion & tyranny ov] e man by nature4 ,x ha? a sort ( light & p[] ov] him4 ,& likewise1 e "o 0 "u a law ( dea?1 ! law ( ,god curs+ him1 & s5t5c+ him to condemnation because ( s94 ,^! two 7 jo9t conqu]ors ( all mank9d4 ,b1 sai? he1 !re is a deliv]y f ?is bondage4 ,fre$om is obta9$ to believ]s by ,jesus ,*ri/1 & s 8!re is no condemnation to !m :i* are 9 ,*ri/10 & s !y walk n aft] ! lead+ & direction ( t law ( s9 )9 !m1 b aft] ! guid+ ( our bless$ ,tutor1--! ,_s ( ,god4 ,if y ask h[ ?is comes to pass1--by :at au?ority1 or law1 or p[]1 is ?is releasem5t & fre$om obta9$8 ,"h x is1--8by ! law ( ! ,_s ( life1 :i* is 9 ,*ri/40 ,*ri/ is n an invad]1 or unju/ conqu]or1 he ha? fair law = :at he do?1 ev5 aga9/ ^? laws :i* deta9 unbeliev]s 9 bondage4 ,!re is a high] & lat] law on 8 side1 & he ha? p[] & /r5g? to accompli% 8 design4 ,he opposes law unto law1 & life unto dea?1 & _s unto fle%2 a law ( _s unto a law ( s9 & fle%2 a law ( life unto a law ( dea?2--9 a ^w1 ! gospel1 or cov5ant ( grace1 unto ! law or cov5ant ( works4 ,! p[]ful & liv+ ,_s ( grace t wr\ght mightily 9 him1 is set =e-aga9/ ! p[] ( s9 & ,satan 9 u1 & aga9/ u4 ,! "o gives him "r & title to conqu]1 ! o!r accompli%e? him = ! "w2 & by ^! two are believ]s 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ made freem51 :o 7 bondm54 ,t1 !n1 :i* we w\ld speak f ^! words1 is ! common lot ( all m5 by nature1 viz4 to be "u ! p[] ( s91 & s5t5ce ( dea?2 ! special exemption ( believ]s 9 ,*ri/1 & immunity f ?is1 or deliv]y f x2 & !n ! true gr\nd & cause ( ?is deliv]y f t bondage2--:i* ?ree are conta9$ 9 ! words1 x is a purpose inde$ ( a high nature1 & ( high conc]nm5t to u all4 ,our life & dea? is wrapt up 9 ?is4 ,y may he> _m ?+s m gladly1 b if y knew x1 none s pr(itable4 ,!re=e let u ga!r our spirits to ! consid]ation ( ^! p>ticul>s4 ,z to ! fir/1 all m5 are "u ! bondage ( a tw(old law1--! law ( s9 )9 !m1 & ! law ( dea? )\t !m4 ,man 0 creat$ righte\s2 b1 sai? ! wise man1 he 8s\ght out _m inv5tions40 ,a sad inv5tion inde$6 ,he f\nd out mis]y & slav]y to himself1 :o 0 made free & happy4 ,8 fre$om & happ9ess 0 to be 9 subjection to 8 ,mak]1 "u ! j & holy comm&s ( 8 ,"l1 :o _h giv5 him brea? & be+4 ,x 0 no captivity or re/ra9t to be compass$ ab\t ) ! h$ges ( ! ,"l's holy law1 no m ?an x is a re/ra9t on a man's lib]ty to h 8 way h$g$ 91 :]e he may safely walk1 t he may keep himself )9 x1 f pits & sn>es on e h&4 ,b1 alas6--if we may say alas1 :5 we h su* a r$emption 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1--,adam 0 n cont5t ) t happ9ess1 b seek+ aft] m lib]ty1 he sold himself into ! h&s ( /range lords1--fir/ s91 & !n dea?4 8,o!r lords besides !e1 ,o ,"l1 h _h dom9ion ov] u10 ,isa4 xxvi4 #ac4 ,?is is too true 9 ?is s5se2 ,adam seek+ to be z ! ,"l himself1 lo/ 8 own lord%ip & dom9ion ov] all ! works ( ,god's h&s1 & became a s]vant to ! base/ & mo/ abom9able ( all1 ev5 t :i* is mo/ hateful to ! ,"l1--to s9 & dea?4 ,& ?is is ! condition we are n[ born into4 ,consid] x1 ,i pray y1--we are born captives & slaves1 ! mo/ noble1 ! mo/ +5u\s1 & ! mo/ free ( u all4 ,paul speaks ( x z a privilege to be born free2 to be free 9 man's commonweal?4 ,x is c\nt$ a dignity to be a free citiz5 or burgess ( a t[n4 ,lib]ty is ! great claim ( p n[-a-days2 & inde$ x is ! great advantage ( a p to enjoy t "m & womb privilege & "r4 ,b1 alas6 ,:at is all ?is to be free-born 9 a civil society8 ,x is b ! /ate ( a man among m54 ,x rea*es no fur!r ?an ! outw>d man1 8 life or e/ate4 ,b "h is a matt] ( great] mom5t1--"k y :at /ate y\r s\ls are 98 ,y\r s\ls are incomp>ably m wor? ?an y\r bodies1 z mu* z et]nity surpasse? ?is in* ( "t1 or immortality exce$s mortality4 ,y\r s\ls are y\rselves1 inde$2 y\r bodies are b y\r h\se or tab]nacle y lodge into = a season4 ,n[ !n1 ,i besee* y1 ask :e!r y be born free or n4 ,if y\r s\ls be slaves1 y are slaves inde$2 = s ! evangeli/ *ange? ^!4 ,mat!w sai?1 9 *ap4 xvi4 #bf1 8:at ha? a man ga9$1 if he lose 8 own s\l80 ,& ,luke1 *ap4 ix4 #be1 sai?1 :at ha? he ga9$1 if he 8lose himself80 ,!re=e y are n free inde$ except y\r s\ls be free4 ,:at is x1 ,i pray y1 to enjoy fre$om among m58 ,i ask y1 :at are y be=e ,god1 :e!r bond or free8 ,?is is ! bus9ess inde$4 ,! ,ph>isees plead$ a claim to ! lib]ty & privilege ( be+ ,abraham's sons & *ildr51 & ?\ght !y might h5ce conclude !y 7 ,god's *ildr54 ,b our ,"l ,jesus discov]s ?is mi/ake1 :5 he tells !m ( a fre$om & lib]ty t he came to proclaim to m51 to pur*ase to !m1 & be/[ on !m4 ,!y /umbl$ at ?is doctr9e4 ,:at1 say !y1 talke/ ?\ to u ( mak+ u free8 ,we 7 nev] 9 bondage1 because we be ,abraham's *ildr54 ,?is is ev5 ! language ( our he>ts1 :5 we tell y1 t ye are born heirs ( wra?1 & slaves ( s9 & ,satan4 ,"h is ! secret :isp]+ ( he>ts2--we be ,abraham's se$2 we 7 nev] 9 bondage to any4 ,we be baptiz$ ,*ri/ians2 we h a *ur* /ate1--h ! privileges1 & lib]ties1 n only ( subjects 9 ! /ate1 b ( memb]s 9 ! *ur*2 :y saye/ ?\1 we are bondm58 ,i w\ld wi% ye 7 all free inde$1 b t _c be till y "k y\r bondage4 ,consid] !n1 ,i besee* y1 t y may be free subjects 9 a /ate1 & free memb]s 9 a *ur*1 & yet 9 bondage1 "u ! law ( s9 & dea?4 ,?is 0 ! mi/ake2 t 0 a gr\nd ( presumption 9 ! ,jews1 & occasion$ _! /umbl+ at ?is /one ( salvation laid 9 ,sion4 ,y ?9k y h *ur* privileges1 & :at ne$s m8 ,be n deceiv$1--y are s]vants ( s91 & !re=e n free4 ,!re are two sorts or r two ranks ( p]sons 9 ,god's h\se1--sons & slaves4 ,! son abides 9 ! h\se = ev]1 ! slave b = a "t4 ,:5 ! "t expires1 he mu/ g out1 or be ca/ out4 ,! *ur* is ,god's h\se1 b _m are 9 x t w n dwell 9 x4 ,_m h ! outw>d lib]ties ( ?is h\se1 t h no int]e/ 9 ! special m]cies & lov+ k9dness prop] to *ildr54 ,! "t w come1 t ! mo/ "p ( ! visible *ur*1 :o are baptiz$1 & h eat5 ) him at 8 table1 & _h a k9d ( fri5d%ip to him "h1 %all be ca/ out z bondm51 & ,isaac only %all be kept )91 ! *ild ( ! promise4 ,! h\se t is "h ha? "s inw>d sanctu>y1 & "s out] por*es4 ,_m h access to ^!1 t nev] ent] )9 ! secret ( ! ,"l1 & s %all n dwell 9 ! h\se above4 ,x is n s mu* ! bus9ess1 :o %all ent] into ! holy hill1 b :o %all /& & dwell 9 x4 ,! day ( judgm5t w be a great day ( excommunication4 ,o h[ _m ?\s&s w be !n cut (f f ! *ur* ( ! liv+ ,god1 & deliv]$ ov] to ,satan1 because !y 7 really "u 8 p[]1 :ile !y 7 *ur*-memb]s & ,abraham's sons6 ,let me tell y !n1 t all ( u 7 once 9 ?is /ate ( bondage :i* ,*ri/ speaks (1--he t 8committe? s9 is ! s]vant ( s910 ,john viii4 #cd2 8& ! s]vant abide? n 9 ! h\se = ev]40 ,s t ,i am afraid1 _m ( u :o are 9 ! visible *ur*1 & /& 9 ?is congregation1 %all n h lib]ty to /& 9 ! assembly ( ! fir/-born1 :5 all ! sons are ga!r$ 9 "o to ! new ,j]usalem4 ,s9 ha? a "r ov] u1 & x ha? a p[] ov] u1 & !re=e x is call$ a law ( s94 ,!re is a k9d ( au?ority t x ha? ov] u1 by virtue ( ,god's ju/ice1 & our own volunt>y cons5t4 ,! ,"l 9 8 righte\sness ha? giv5 ov] all ! po/]ity ( ,adam1 = 8 s91 :i* he s9n$1 z a common p]son1 repres5t+ u1--he ha? giv5 u all ov] to ! p[] ( a body ( dea? )9 u4 ,s9ce man did *oose to dep>t f 8 ,"l1 he ha? ju/ly deliv]$ him into ! h&s ( a /range "l to h dom9ion ov] him4 ,! transmitt+ ( su* an orig9al pollution1 to all m51 is an act ( glori\s ju/ice4 ,z he 9 ju/ice gives m5 ov] to ! lu/s ( _! own he>ts n[1 = foll[+ ( ^! lu/s contr>y to 8 w2 s 0 x1 at fir/1 8by "o man's disob$i5ce _m 7 made s9n]s10 & t1 9 ,god's holy righte\sness1 s9 ent]$ into ! _w1 & _h p]mission ( ,god to subdue & conqu] ! _w to itself1 because man w\ld n be subject to ,god4 ,b z !re is ! ju/ice ( ,god 9 x1 s !re is a volunt>y *oice & election1 :i* gives s9 a p[] ov] u4 ,we *oose a /range "l1 & he lords x ov] u4 ,we say to our lu/s1 come ye & rule ov] u4 ,we submit our reason1 our consci5ce1 & all1 to ! guidance & lead+ ( our bl9d affections & passions4 ,we *oose our bondage = lib]ty4 ,& ?us s9 ha? a k9d ( law ov] u1 by our own cons5t4 ,x ex]cise? a jurisdiction2 & :5 once x is in/all$ 9 p[] & clo!d ) x1 x is n s easy aga9 to put x out ( t ?rone4 ,!re is a conspir+1 s to speak1 ( ^! two1 to make out ! jurisdiction & au?ority ( s9 ov] u4 ,god gives u ov] to iniquity & unrighte\sness1 & we yield ourselves ov] to x4 ,rom4 vi4 #af1 #ai1 ,we yield our memb]s s]vants to iniquity4 ,a little pleasure or commodity is ! bait t ensn>es u to ?is4 ,we give up ourselves1 & jo9 to our idols1 & ,god ratifies x1 9 a mann]1 & passe? su* a s5t5ce1--,let !m alone1 he says1 g ye e "o & s]ve y\r idols1 ,hos4 iv4 #ag4 ,s9ce ye w\ld n s]ve me1 be do+1--g s]ve y\r lu/s1 look if !y be bett] ma/]s ?an ,i2 look :at wages !y w give y4 ,n[1 let u aga9 consid] :at p[] s9 ha?1 be+ ?us clo!d ) a sort ( au?ority4 ,o b x is mighty1 & works mightily 9 m56 ,x reigns 9 our mortal bodies1 ,rom4 vi4 #ab4 ,"h is ! ?rone ( s9 e/abli%$ 9 ! lu/s & affections ( ! body1 & f h5ce x emits laws & /atutes1 & s5ds out comm&s to ! s\l & :ole man4 ,man *ose at fir/ to he>k5 to ! c\nsel ( 8 s5ses1 t said1 x 0 pleasant & good to eat ( ! =bidd5 fruit2 b t c\nsel is n[ turn$ into a comm&4 ,s9 ha? gott5 a sceptre !re1 to rule ov] ! _s :i* 0 born a free pr9ce4 ,s9 ha? conqu]$ all our /r5g?1 or we h giv5 up unto x all our /r5g?4 ,any tru? t is 9 ! consci5ce2 any k ( ,god1 or religion1 all ?is is inc>c]at$1 deta9$ 9 a prison ( unrighte\s affections4 ,s9 ha? _m /rongholds & bulw>ks 9 our fle%1 & by ^! comm&s ! :ole _s & s\l 9 man1 & leads captive e ?\ght to ! ob$i5ce ( ! fle%4 ,y "k h[ /rong x 0 9 holy ,paul1 ,rom4 vii42 :at a mighty battle & wre/l+ he _h1 & h[ ne> he 0 to fa9t+ & giv+ ov]4 ,h[ !n mu/ x h an absolute & sov]eign full dom9ion ov] m5 9 nature6 ,!re be+ no contr>y pr9ciple )91 by nature1 to debate ) x1 x rules )\t mu* controlm5t4 ,!re may be _m convictions ( consci5ce1 & sp>kles ( light aga9/ s91 b ^! are quickly ext+ui%$ & buri$4 ,nay1 all ^! pr9ciples ( light & k 9 ! consci5ce1 d (t5times /r5g!n s91 z "s ?+s are confirm$1 n weak5$1 by opposition4 ,unequal & fa9t opposition /r5g!ns ! adv]s>y1 z cold1 compass+ spr+s1 makes !m hott]4 ,s x is "h4 ,s9 takes occasion1 by ! comm&1 to "w 8all mann] ( concupisc5ce10 ,rom4 vii4 #h4 ,)\t ! law1 s9 is 9 a mann] dead2 b :5 any adv]s>y appe>s1 :5 our lu/s & hum\rs are cross$1 !n !y unite _! /r5g? aga9/ any su* opposition1 & br+ =? m s9ful s94 ,! k & consci5ce t _m h1 s]ve no?+ b to make _! s9s great]2 to exasp]ate & imbitt] _! spirits & lu/s aga9/ ,god4 8,:y torm5te/ ?\ me be=e ! "t80 ,x is a devili% disposition t is 9 u all1--,we _c endure ! light1 because our de$s are evil4 ,let u b consid] ^! p>ticul>s1 & we %all "k ! p[] & dom9ion ( s94 #a/1 ,consid] ! ext5t ( its dom9ion1 bo? 9 reg>d ( all m51 & all 9 e man4 ,i say1 all m51--!re is none ( u exempt$ f x2 ! mo/ noble1 & ! mo/ base4 ,s9 is ! ca?olic k+1 ! univ]sal k+1 or r ,satan1 :o is ! pr9ce ( ?is _w1 & he rules ! _w1 by ?is law ( s91 :i* is ev5 ! contradiction ( ! law ( ,god4 ,:o ( y believes ?is1 t ,satan's k+dom is s spaci\s1--t x is ev5 ov] ! mo/ "p ( ! visible *ur*8 ,?is is ! emp]or ( ! _w4 ,! ,turk va9ly arrogates ?is title to himself1 b ! devil is truly s1 & we h ,god's own te/imony = x4 ,all k+s1 all nobles1 all pr9ces1 all p1 ri* & poor1 high & l[1 are once subjects ( ?is pr9ce1 rul$ by ?is black law ( s94 ,o "k y\r condition1 ^: s]vants ye are6 ,?9k n )9 y\rselves1 8we h ,abraham = our fa!r10--we are baptiz$ ,*ri/ians4 ,no1 "k t all ( u are once ! *ildr5 ( ,satan1 & d 8 works1 & fulfil 8 w4 ,b moreov]1 all t is 9 u is subject to ?is law ( s91--all ! faculties ( ! s\l4 ,! und]/&+ is "u ! p[] ( d>kness1 ! affections "u ! p[] ( corruption1 ! m9d is bl9d$1 & ! he>t is h>d5$1 ! s\l ali5at$ f ,god1 :o is its life2 all ! memb]s & p[]s ( a man yield$ up z in/rum5ts ( unrighte\sness1 e "o to execute t wick$ law1 & fulfil ! lu/s ( ! fle%4 ,?is dom9ion is ov] all a man's actions1 ev5 ^? t are 9 be/ acc\nt & e/eem among m54 ,y\r hone/1 upright deal+ ) m51 y\r mo/ religi\s p]=mances to ,god1 !y are m con=m$ to ! law ( s91 ?an to ! law ( ,god1--,hag4 ii4 #ad4 8,?is nation1 & ! "w ( _! h&s1 & t :i* !y (f]1 is unclean40 ,all y\r works1 y\r good works1 are infect$ ) ?is pollution4 ,s9 ha? defil$ y\r p]sons1 & !y defile all y\r actions1--! infection is mutual4 ,^! actions aga9 defile y\r p]sons /ill m3 ,to ! impure all ?+s are impure1 8ev5 _! m9d & consci5ce is defil$10 ,tit4 i4 #ae4 ,d :at ye c1 ye :o are 9 nature _c please ,god2 x is b ob$i5ce to ! law ( s9 t is 9 y4 ,b #b;d1 ,consid] ! int5s5ess & =ce ( 8 p[]1 h[ mighty x is 9 work+ aga9/ all oppositions :atsoev]1 unless x be ov]come by almighty p[]4 ,no?+ b ,all-might c conqu] ?is p[]4 ,! _s t works 9 m5 by nature1 is ( su* activity & efficacy1 t x drives m5 on furi\sly1 z if !y 7 possess$ to _! own ru94 ,h[ mu* ha? x ( a man's cons5t6 ,& s x drives him /rongly & irresi/ibly4 ,mu* w1 desire1 & gre$9ess1 w make corruption run l a riv]1 ov] all its banks set 9 ! way !re(1--c\nsel1 p]suasion1 law1 heav51 hell1 yet m5's corruption mu/ be ov] all ^!4 ,prea*+1 ?reat5+s1 convictions ( consci5ce1 are b z flax5 ropes to b9d a ,samson4 ,s9 )9 easily breaks !m4 ,9 a ^w1 no creat$ p[] is ( suffici5t virtue to b9d ! /rong man2 x mu/ be "o mighti] ?an he1 & t is ! ,_s ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,d ye n see m5 daily drawn aft] _! lu/s1 z bea/s1 foll[+ _! s5ses z viol5tly z a horse ru%e? to ! battle6 ,if !re be any ga9 or advantage to oil ! :eels ( affection1 ,o h[ m5 run headlong6 ,!re is no cry+ w hold !m4 ,9 sum1 s9 is become all "o ) u2 x is incorporate into ! man1 & become "o ) 8 affections1 & !n ^! comm&4 ,s]mon ,,viii4 ,v]se #b4--8;,= ! law ( ! ,_s ( life 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus ha? made me free f ! law ( s9 & dea?40 ,t :]eab\t ! ?\ghts & disc\rses ( m5 n[ run1 is fre$om & lib]ty1 or bondage & slav]y4 ,all m5 are afraid to lose _! lib]ties1 & be made s]vants to /rang]s4 ,& inde$ lib]ty1 :e!r national or p]sonal1 ev5 9 civil respects1 is a great m]cy & privilege4 ,b alas6 m5 "k n1 nei!r d !y consid]1 :at is ! gr\nd & reason ( su* *anges1 & f :at f\nta9 x fl[s1 t a nation = a long "t free f a =eign yoke1 %\ld n[ be made to submit _! necks unto x4 ,_m wond] t our nation1 unconqu]$ 9 ! days ( ignorance & d>kness1 %\ld n[ be conqu]$ 9 ! days ( ! gospel2 & !re want n _m ungodly spirits1 t w r impute ! fault unto ! re=mation ( religion1 ?an take x to !mselves4 ,!re are _m secret he>t jeal\sies among u1 t ,*ri/ is a h>d ma/]1 & _c be s]v$4 ,b w\ld y "k ! true orig9al ( our app>5t & ?reat5$ bondage8 ,come & see2 come & consid] some?+ express$ 9 ^! words4 ,all y\r ?\ghts are busi$ ab\t civil lib]ty2 b y d n consid] t y are 9 bondage :ile y are free1 & t to worse ma/]s ?an y fe>4 ,we are "u a law ( s9 & dea?1 t ha? ! dom9ion & sway 9 all m5's affections & conv]sations2 & :5 ! glori\s lib]ty ( ! sons ( ,god is (f]$ unto u 9 ! gospel1 :5 ! ,son ha? come to make u free1 we love our own *a9s1 & w n suff] !m to be loos$4 ,!re=e x is t a nation t ha? despis$ su* a graci\s (f] ( peace & fre$om 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 is robb$ & spoil$ ( peace & fre$om4 ,:5 ?is law ( ! ,_s ( life 9 ,*ri/ is publi%$1 & proclaim$ op5ly unto congregations1 unto judicatories1 & unto p]sons1 yet few d reg>d x4 ,! g5]ality are 9 bondage to a contr>y law ( s91 & ?is !y s]ve 9 ! lu/s !re(4 ,yea1--:i* mo/ ( all aggravates & height5s ! (f5ce1--ev5 aft] we h all ( u pr(ess$ a subjection to ! law ( ,god1 & to ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,k+ & ,lawgiv]1 we are 9 an extraord9>y way engag$ to ! ,"l1 by _m oa?s & cov5ants1 to be 8 p2 we did cons5t t he %\ld be our ,k+1 & t we %\ld be rul$ 9 our pr(ession & practice by 8 ^w & w1 z ! fundam5tal laws ( ?is 8 k+dom2 we did solemnly r5\nce all /range lords1 t _h tyranniz$ ov] u2 & did swe> aga9/ !m1 nev] to yield will+ ob$i5ce unto !m2 namely1 ! lu/s ( ! _w1 ignorance ( ,god1 unbelief1 & disob$i5ce4 ,n[ :at became ( all ?is "w1 y may "k4 ,! g5]ality ( all ranks h rebell$ aga9/ t ,"l & ,pr9ce1 & )drawn f 8 allegiance1 & revolt$ unto ! same lu/s & ways--^! same c\rses aga9/ :i* we _h1 bo? by our pr(ession ( ,*ri/ianity & solemn oa?s1 engag$ ourselves4 ,& s m5 h volunt>ily & he>tily subject$ !mselves unto ! laws ( s91 & desires ( ! fle%4 ,h5ce is ! beg9n+ ( our ru94 ,because we w\ld n s]ve our own ,god & ,"l 9 our own l&1 !re=e are s _m l$ away captive7#afi7 to s]ve /rang]s 9 ano!r l&1 !re=e we are l to be captives 9 our own l&4 ,because we refus$ homage to our ,god1 & obey$ /range lords )91 !re=e are we giv5 up to ! lu/ ( /rang]s )\t4 ,i w\ld h y ?9k+1 & t s]i\sly1 t !re are worse ma/]s y s]ve ?an ^? y mo/ hate1 & t !re is a worse bondage1 :]e( y are ins5sible1 ?an t y fe> mo/4 ,y fe> /rang]s1 b y\r greate/ evil is )9 y4 ,y might retire )91 & behold worse ma/]s1 & m p]nici\s & mortal enemies to y\r well-be+4 ,?is is ! case ( all m5 by nature1 & ( all m5 z f> z 9 nature2 s9 rul+1 comm&+ 9 !m1 & lord+ x ov] !m1 & !y will+ly foll[+ aft] ! comm&m5t1 & s oppress$ & brok5 9 judgm5t4 ,if y c\ld b rightly look ^u o!r m51 y might see1 t !y :o are s]vants ( div]s lu/s1 are n _! own m51 s to speak2 !y h n ! comm& ( !mselves4 ,look ^u a man giv5 to drunk5ness1 & :at a slave is he6 ,:i!r do? n 8 lu/ drive him8 ,let him b9d himself ) resolutions1 ) v[s1 yet he _c be hold5 by !m4 ,%ame be=e m51 loss ( e/ate1 decay ( heal?1 temporal puni%m5t1 nay1 et]nal1 all set toge!r1 _c keep him f fulfill+ ! desires ( t lu/1 :5 he ha? opportunity4 ,a man giv5 to covet\sness1 h[ do? he s]ve t idol6 ,h[ do? he =get himself to be a man6--or to h a reasonable s\l )9 him1 he is s devot$ to x6 ,& ?us x is ) e man by nature4 ,!re may be _m petty little gods t he wor%ips ^u occasion1 b e unr5ew$ man ha? "s "o ?+ pr$om9ant 9 him1 unto :i* he ha? sworn ob$i5ce & devotion4 ,! man mo/ civiliz$1 mo/ ab/ract$ f ! gross] outw>d pollutions1--yet c]ta9ly1 8 he>t )9 is b a temple full ( idols1 to ! love & s]vice ( :i* he is devot$4 ,!re are "s ( ! fundam5tal laws ( ,satan's k+dom1 t rule 9 e natural man1--ei!r ! lu/ ( ! eyes1 or ! lu/ ( ! fle%1 or ! pride ( life4 ,e man sacrifice? to "o ( ^! 8 cr$it & hon\r1 or 8 pleasure1 or 8 pr(it4 ,self1 :atev] way ref9$ & subtiliz$ 9 "s1 yet at be/ x is b an enemy to ,god2 & )\t t sph]e ( self _c a man act ^u natural pr9ciples1 till a high] ,_s come 91 :i* is "h spok5 (4 ,oh6 t y w\ld take ?is = bondage1 to be "u ?is w(ul necessity ( satisfy+ & fulfill+ ! desires ( y\r fle% & m9d1 ,eph4 ii4 #b4 ,_m acc\nt x only lib]ty & fre$om1 !re=e !y look ^u ! laws ( ! ,_s ( life z cords & bonds1 & consult to ca/ !m (f1 & cut !m asund]4 ,b consid] :at a wret*$ life y h ) y\r imp]i\s lu/s4 ,! tru? is1 s9 is = ! mo/ "p its own puni%m5t4 ,i am sure y h m lab\r & toil 9 fulfill+ ! lu/s ( s91 ?an y might h 9 s]v+ ,god4 ,m5's lu/s are nev] at quiet1 !y are cont9ually putt+ y on s]vice1 !y are /ill driv+ & dragg+ m5 headlong1 hurry+ !m to & fro1 & !y _c get re/4 ,:at is ! cause ( all ! disquiet1 disord]1 confusion1 tr\ble1 & w>s 9 ! _w8 ,f :5ce d cont5tions arise8 8,come !y n h5ce10 sai? ,james1 iv4 #a1 8ev5 ( y\r lu/s t w> 9 y\r memb]s80 ,x is ^! t tr\ble ! _w1 & ^! are ! tr\bl]s ( ,israel's peace4 ,^! take away inw>d peace1 dome/ic peace1 & national peace4 ,^! lu/s1 covet\sness1 ambition1 pride1 passion1 self-love1 & su* l1 d set nation aga9/ nation1 m5 & m51 p & p1 by ! e>s4 ,^! multiply bus9esses beyond necessity2 ^! multiply c>es )\t pr(it1 & s br+ =? vexation & torm5t4 ,if a man _h 8 lu/s subdu$1 & 8 affections compos$ unto mod]ation & sobriety1 ,o :at a multitude ( noisome & hurtful c>es %\ld he !n be fre$ f6 ,:at a sweet calmness %\ld possess t _s6 ,w y be p]suad$ ( x1 belov$ 9 ! ,"l1 t x 7 easi] to s]ve ! ,"l ?an to s]ve y\r lu/s1--t !y co/ y m lab\r1 disquiet1 p]plexity1 & sorr[1 ?an ! ,"l's s]vice w2 t s y may we>y ( su* ma/]s1 & groan to be f "u su* a law ( s94 ,b if t w n suffice to p]suade y1 !n consid]1 9 ! next room1 if y w ne$s s]ve a law ( s91 y mu/ ne$s be subject to a law ( dea?4 ,if y w n be p]suad$ to quit ! s]vice ( s91 !n tell me1 :at ?9k y ( y\r wages8 8,! wages ( s9 is dea?10--t y may c]ta9ly expect2 & c y look & long = su* wages8 ,god ha? jo9$ ^! toge!r by a p]petual ord9ance4 ,!y came into ! _w toge!r1--8s9 ent]$1 & dea? by s920 & !y h gone h& 9 h& toge!r s9ce4 ,& ?9k y to dissolve :at ,god ha? jo9$8 ,be=e y g f>!r1 & obey s9 m1 ?9k1 ,i pray y1 :at x c give y1--:at do? x give y = ! pres5t1 b mu* pa91 & toil1 & vexation1 in/ead ( promis$ pleasure & satisfaction8 ,s9 do? ) all m51 z ! devil do? ) "s ( 8 sworn vassals & s]vants4 ,!y h a poor wret*$ life ) him4 ,!y are we>i$ & tr\bl$1 to satisfy all 8 unreasonable & imp]i\s comm&s4 ,he loads !m ) base s]vice1 & !y are /ill kept 9 expectation ( "s great rew>d2 b = ! pres5t1 !y h no?+ b mis]y & tr\ble4 ,& at l5g? he becomes ! execution]1 & p]petual torm5tor ( !m :om he made to s]ve him4 ,su* a ma/] is s91 & su* wages y may expect4 ,consid] !n1 :at y\r expectation is1 be=e y g on1 or engage fur!r1--dea?4 ,we are "u a law ( bodily dea?1 !re=e we are mortal4 ,our h\se is l a ru9\s lodge1 t drops ?r\gh1 & "o day or o!r x mu/ fall4 ,s9 ha? br\ght 9 ! se$s ( corruption into m5's nature1 :i* dissolve x1 else x _h be5 immortal4 ,b !re is a worse dea? aft] ?is1 a liv+ dea?1 9 respect ( :i* simple dea? w\ld be *os5 r4 ,m5 w r live v mis]ably ?an die4 ,nature ha? an av]sion to x1--8sk9 = sk91 & all = life w a man give40 ,dea? imports a de/ruction ( be+1 :i* e ?+ naturally seeks to pres]ve4 ,b ,o :at a dreadful life is x1 worse ?an dea?1 :5 m5 w *oose dea? r ?an life6 ,o h[ t]rible w x be to he> t ^w1 8,hills & m\nta9s1 fall on u1 & cov] u60 ,m5 newly ris51 _! bodies & s\ls meet aga9 aft] a long sep>ation1 & ?is to be _! mutual ent]ta9m5t "o to ano!r1--! body to wi% x 7 /ill 9 ! du/1 & ! s\l to desire x might nev] be 9 ! body6 ,surely if we _h s mu* grace z to believe ?is1 & tremble at x1 be=e we be =c$ to act x1 !re 7 "s hope4 ,if we c\ld p]suade ourselves once ( ?is1 t ! ways ( s91 all ( !m1 h[ pleasant1 h[ pr(itable soev]1 :atsoev] ga9 !y br+ 91 :atsoev] satisfaction !y give1 t !y are no?+ else b 8! ways ( dea?10 & g d[n to ! *amb]s ( hell2 t !y w delude & deceive u1 & s 9 end de/roy u2--if we might once believe ?is ) our he>t1 !re 7 "s hope t we w\ld break (f f !m1 & *oose ! untrodd5 pa?s ( godl9ess1 :i* are pleasantness & peace4 ,h[ev]1 ?is is ! condition ( all m51 once to be "u s91 & "u a s5t5ce ( dea? = s94 ,x is ! unbelief ( ?is1 & a conceit ( fre$om1 t securely & c]ta9ly de/roys ! _w1 by keep+ s\ls f ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,pr9ce ( ,life4 ,b !re is a deliv]y1 & t is ! ?+ express$ 9 ! words4 ,!re is fre$om f bo? atta9able4 ,& ,i ?9k1 ! v he>+ ( su* a ?+1 t !re is a r$emption f s9 & mis]y possible1 yea1 & t "s are actually deliv]$ f x2 ?is might /ir up 9 our he>ts "s holy ambition1 & e>ne/ desire aft] su* a /ate4 ,h[ might x awak5 our he>ts aft] x6 ,b ?is is ! w(ulness ( a natural condition1 t a s\l "u ! p[] ( s9 c nei!r help itself nor rightly desire help f ano!r1 because ! w is captive too4 ,?is makes x a v desp]ate & rem$iless bus9ess to any human expectation1 because su* a s\l is well-pleas$ ) its own fett]s1 & loves its own prison1 & s c nei!r long = fre$om1 nor welcome ! ,son :o is come to make free4 ,b yet1 !re is a fre$om & deliv]y2 & if ye ask :o are p>tak]s ( x1 ! text decl>es x to y1--ev5 ^? :o are 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 & walk accord+ to ! ,_s ( ,*ri/4 ,all ^?1 & ^? only1 :o1 f9d+ !mselves 8dead 9 trespasses & s9s10 "u ! p[] & dom9ion ( s91 & likewise "u ! s5t5ce ( dea? & condemnation1 beg9 to lift up _! heads ^u ! hope ( a ,savi\r1 & to look unto _! ,r$eem] z poor prison]s1 ^: eyes & looks are /rong entreaties1 & in/ead ( _m reque/s2--su* z give an entire r5\nce unto _! =m] ways & prevail+ lu/s1 & give up !mselves1 9 te/imony ( _! s5se ( 8 unspeakable fav\r ( r$emption1 to be :olly 81 & n _! own4 ,!re are "s s\ls :o are free f ! dom9ion ( s91 & f ! dang] ( dea?1 "s :o 7 once l$ ab\t ) div]s lu/s1 z well z o!rs1 :o walk$ aft] ! c\rse ( ?is _w1 & fulfill$ ! desires ( ! fle%1 & 7 *ildr5 ( wra?1 z well z o!rs2 b n[ !y are quick5$ 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 & h ab&on$ _! =m] way4 ,!y h ano!r rule1 ano!r way1 o!r pr9ciples4 ,_! /udy is n[ to please ,god1 & gr[ 9 hol9ess4 ,! ways !y delight$ 91 9 =m] times1 are n[ loa?some4 ,!y ?9k t a fil?y puddle1 :i* !y drank gre$ily (2 & n[ x is all1 or _! *iefe/ grief & burd51 t s mu* ( t old man mu/ be c>ri$ ab\t ) !m1--& s ?is expresse? _m groans f !m ) ,paul1 8,woe is me1 mis]able man6 :o %all deliv] me80 ,su* s\ls are1 9 a mann]1 s to speak1 half r$eem$1 :o be+ made s5sible ( _! bondage1 groan & pant = a ,r$eem]4 ,! day ( _! complete r$emption is at h&4 ,all ( y are witnesses ( ?is1 t !re are "s ?us fre$1 b !y are signs & wond]s inde$ to ! _w4 ,_! k9sm51 _! acqua9tance1 _! fri5ds & neighb\rs1 wond] :at is become ( !m4 ,!y ?9k x /range !y walk n1 & run n into t same excess ( riot ) !m4 ,b :osoev] ?\ art1 t art escap$ f "u ! slav]y ( s91 wond] at ! _w1 t do? run s madly on _! own de/ruction4 ,?9k x /range1 t ?\ did/ run s long ) !m1 & t all w n run 9 ^! pleasant ways ) !e4 ,?9k x /range t ?\ runne/ s sl[ly1 :5 s great a prize is to be obta9$1--an immortal & nev]-fad+ cr[n4 ,if mortify+ & crucify+ ! lu/s ( ! fle%1 if dy+ to ! _w1 & to ?yself1 seem v h>d & unpleasant to !e1 if x be z ! pluck+ out ( ?9e eye1 & cutt+ (f ?9e h&2 "k !n1 t corruption is mu* alive yet1 & ha? mu* p[] 9 !e4 ,b rememb]1 t if ?\ can/ h b s mu* grace & resolution1 z to kill & crucify ^! lu/s1 )\t fooli% & hurtful pity1--if ?\ can/ atta9 t victory ov] ?yself1 ?\ %alt nev] be a los]4 ,?\ can/ n rep5t x aft]w>d4 ,to die to ourselves & ! _w1 to kill s9 )9--,o t makes way to a life hid f ! _w1 "o h\r :]e( is bett] ?an _m ages 9 s9ful pleasure6 ,quick5 ?yself (t5 ) ?is ?\ght1 t !re is a true life aft] su* a dea?1 & t ?\ can/ n pass into x1 b by ! valley ( ! dea? ( ?y lu/s4 ,rememb]1 t ?\ do/ b kill ?9e enemies1 :i* embrace t !y may /rangle !e2 & !n /ir up y\rself ) ?is consid]ation1--! life ( s9 w be ?y dea?4 ,bett] ent] heav5 )\t ^! lu/s1 ?an g to hell ) !m4 ,s]mon ,,ix4 ,v]se #b4--8;,= ! law ( ! ,_s ( life 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus ha? made me free f ! law ( s9 & dea?40 ,t :i* makes ! deliv]y ( m5 f ! tyranny ( s9 & dea? mo/ difficult1 & utt]ly impossible unto nature1 is1 t s9n]s h giv5 up !mselves unto x1 z if x 7 true lib]ty1 t ! w & affections ( m5 are conqu]$1 & s9 ha? its imp]ial ?rone seat$ !re4 ,o!r conqu]ors invade m5 aga9/ _! w1 & s !y rule aga9/ _! w4 ,!y reta9 m5 9 subjection by fe> & n by love4 ,& s :5ev] any occasion (f]s1 !y are glad to ca/ (f ! yoke ( unwill+ ob$i5ce4 ,b s9 ha? fir/ conqu]$ m5's judgm5t1 by bl9d+ x1--putt+ out ! eye ( ! und]/&+1 & !n invad$ ! affections ( m51 drawn !m ov] to its side2 & by ^!1 x keeps all 9 a mo/ will+ ob$i5ce4 ,n[1 :at hopes are !re !n ( deliv]y1 :5 ! prison] acc\nts 8 bondage lib]ty1 & 8 prison a palace8 ,:at expectation ( fre$om1 :5 all t is )9 u conspires to ! uphold+ t tyrann\s dom9ion ( s91 aga9/ all t w\ld ca/ (f its usurpation1 z if !y 7 mortal enemies8 ,yet !re is a deliv]y possible1 b su* z w\ld n h ent]$ into ! he>t ( man to imag9e2 & x is "h express$1--8! law ( ! ,_s ( life10 c4 ,?is decl>es h[1 & by :at means1 we may be made free4 ,n inde$ by any p[] )9 u1 n by any creat$ p[] )\t u4 ,s9 is /rong] ?an all ^!1 because its imp]ial seat is )91 f> )\t ! rea* ( all creat$ p[]4 ,!re may be "s means us$ by m51 to beat x out ( ! outworks ( ! outw>d man1 to *ase x out ( ! ext]nal memb]s2 "s means to re/ra9 x f su* gross out-break+s2 b !re is none c lay siege to ! s\l )91 or /orm ! und]/&+ & w1 :]e x ha? its pr9cipal resid5ce4 ,x is inaccessible1 & impregnable by any human p[]4 ,no entreaties or p]suasions1 no t]rors or ?reat5+s1 c prevail2 x c nei!r be /orm$ by viol5ce1 nor und]m9$ by skill1 because x is )9 ! _s ( ! m9d2 until at l5g? "s o!r _s /rong] ?an our _s come2 till ! ,_s ( life :i* is 9 ,*ri/1 come & b9d ! /rong man1 & s make ! poor s\l free4 ,y he>d t we 7 "u a law ( dea?1 & "u ! p[] ( s94 ,n[ !re is ano!r law1 answ]+ ?is law1 & a p[] to ov]come ?is p[]4 ,y may inde$ ask1 by :at law or au?ority c a s9n] t is b\nd ov]1 by ,god's ju/ice1 unto dea? & condemnation1 be releas$8 ,is !re any law above ,god's law1 & ! s5t5ce ( 8 ju/ice8 ,! apo/le answ]s1 t !re is a law above x1 a law aft] x1--8! law ( ! ,_s ( life40 ,jesus ,*ri/ opposes law unto law1 ! law ( life unto ! law ( dea?2 ! gospel unto ! law1 ! second cov5ant unto ! fir/4 ,?us x is !n1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! et]nal ,son ( ,god1 full ( grace & tru?1 did come 9 man's /ead1 :5 ! law & s5t5ce ( dea? 0 pass$ ^u all mank9d1 & !re 0 no expectation1 f ! t]ms ( ! fir/ cov5ant1 t !re %\ld be any disp5sation or mitigation ( ! rig\r ( x4 ,he obta9s ?is1 t s _m z ,god _h *os5 unto life1 _! s9s & _! puni%m5t might be laid on him4 ,& s he took "p ( our fle%1 = ?is end1 t he might be made a curse = u1 & s r$eem u f ! curse4 ,?us1 hav+ satisfi$ ju/ice1 & fulfill$ ! s5t5ce ( dea?1 by suff]+ dea?1--8,him ha? ,god exalt$ to be a ,pr9ce & a ,savi\r10 & ! head ( all ?+s4 ,9 comp5sation ( ?is great & weighty "w giv5 him by 8 ,fa!r1 all judgm5t is committ$ to him1 & s he s5ds out & proclaims ano!r law 9 ,zion2 ano!r s5t5ce1 ev5 ( life & absolution1 unto all1 & ^u all !m t %all believe 9 8 "n4 ,?us y see ! law ( dea? abrogat$ by a new law ( life1 because our ,"l & ,savi\r 0 made "u ! law ( dea?1 & suff]$ "u x1 & satisfi$ x1 t all 8 se$ might be fre$ f x1 & might come "u a life-giv+ law4 ,s t x appe>s to be true1 t 0 said at fir/1 8!re is no condemnation to !m t are 9 ,*ri/10--!re is no law1 no ju/ice aga9/ !m4 ,b !n ano!r difficulty z great z ! =m] is 9 ! way4 ,?\gh su* a law & s5t5ce ( life & absolution be pron\nc$ 9 ! gospel1 9 ,*ri/'s "n1 yet we are dead 9 s9s & trespasses4 ,we nei!r "k nor feel our mis]y1 nor c we come to a ,r$eem]4 ,z !re 0 a law ( dea? above our head1 s !re is a law ( s9 )9 our he>ts1 :i* rules & comm&s u2 & !re is nei!r w nor ability to escape f "u x4 ,x is true1 life & fre$om is prea*$ 9 ,*ri/1 to all t come to him = life4 ,to all t r5\nce s9's dom9ion is remission ( s9 prea*$4 ,b "h is ! greate/ difficulty1--h[ c a dead s\l /ir1 rise1 & walk1--h[ c a slave to s91 & a will+ captive1 r5\nce x1 :5 he ha? nei!r to w nor to d8 ,inde$1 if all _h be5 pur*as$ = u1 if et]nal life & =giv5ess ( s9s _h be5 br\ght ne> u1 & all ! bus9ess done to our cons5t1 & t only want+2 if ^! _h be5 ! t]ms1 ,i h pur*as$ life1 n[ rise & embrace x ( y\rselves1 truly x _h be5 an unsuccessful bus9ess4 ,*ri/ _h lo/ all t 0 giv5 him1 if ! mom5t & weight ( our salvation _h be5 hung ^u our acceptation4 ,!re=e1 x is well provid$ = ?is also1 t !re %\ld be a p[] to ov]come ?is p[]1 a _s ( life 9 ,*ri/ to quick5 dead s9n]s1 & raise !m up1 & draw !m to him4 ,& s1 ! second ,adam ha? ?is pr]ogative beyond ! fir/1 t he is n only a liv+ s\l 9 himself1 b a quick5+ ,_s to all t are giv5 him ( ! ,fa!r1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #de4 ,s !n1 z ,*ri/ ,jesus ha? law & "r on 8 side1 to free u f dea?1 s he ha? virtue & p[] 9 him to accompli% our deliv]y f s94 ,z he ha? fair law to loose ! *a9s ( condemnation1 & to repeal ! s5t5ce pass$ aga9/ u1 )\t prejudice to ,god's ju/ice1 he hav+ fully satisfi$ ! same 9 our "n1 s he ha? suffici5t p[] giv5 him to loose ! fett]s ( s9 f (f u4 ,:5 he ha? paid ! price1 & satisfi$ ! ,fa!r1 s t ju/ice c crave no?+1 yet he ha? "o adv]s>y to deal )4 ,satan ha? s9n]s b\nd ) ! cords ( _! own lu/s1 9 a prison ( d>kness & unbelief4 ,jesus ,*ri/ !re=e comes out to conqu] ?is enemy1 & to r$eem 8 elect ones f t unju/ usurpation ( s91--to br+ !m out ( ! prison by ! /rong h&4 ,& !re=e1 he is "o mighty & able to save to ! utt]mo/2 he ha? might to d x1 z well z "r to x4 ,consid]1 !n1 my belov$1 ^! two ?+s1 :i* are ! brea/s ( our consolation1 & ! f\ndation ( our hope4 ,we are once lo/ & utt]ly undone1 bo? 9 reg>d ( ,god's ju/ice1 & our own utt] inability to help ourselves1 :i* is /r5g!n$ by our unwill+ness1 & ?us made a m desp]ate bus9ess4 ,n[1 ,god ha? provid$ a suitable rem$y2 he ha? 8laid help on "o t is mighty10 inde$1 :o ha? almighty p[]2 & by 8 p[] he fir/ conflict$ ) ! puni%m5t ( our s9s1 & ) 8 ,fa!r's wra?1 & ha? ov]come1 dis*>g$1 & satisfi$ t1 & s ha? pur*as$ a "r unto u1 to give salvation to :om he w4 ,he conqu]$1 & by 8 p[] obta9$ ?is supreme au?ority ( life & dea?4 ,n[1 hav+ ?is au?ority e/abli%$ 9 8 p]son1 ! next "w is to apply ?is pur*ase1--actually to conf] ?is life4 ,& !re=e he ha? almighty p[] to raise up dead s9n]s2 to create u aga9 to good works2 to r$eem u f ! tyranny ( s9 & ,satan1 ^: slaves we are4 ,he ha? a ,_s ( life1 :i* he communicates to 8 se$2 he brea!s x into ^? s\ls t he di$ =1 & dispossesse? t p[]ful corruption t dwells 9 u4 ,h5ce x comes to pass1 t !y walk aft] ! ,_s1 ?\gh !y be 9 ! fle%2 because ! p[]ful ,_s ( ,*ri/ ha? ent]$1 & tak5 possession ( _! spirits1 ,isa4 lix4 #bj1 #ba4 ,let u n be disc\rag$ 9 our appreh5sions ( ,*ri/4 ,:5 we look on our ru9\s & desp]ate e/ate1 let u n conclude1 x is pa/ hope1 & pa/ 8 help too4 ,we d proclaim1 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 t !re is no s9n]1 h[soev] ju/ly "u a s5t5ce ( dea? & damnation1 b !y may 9 him f9d a relaxation f t s5t5ce1 & t )\t ! impair+ ( ,god's ju/ice4 ,& ?is is a m>vell\s gr\nd ( com=t1 t may e/abli% our s\ls1 7#a ,john i4 #i47 ev5 ?is1 t law & ju/ice is ^u ,*ri/'s side1 & no?+ to accuse or plead aga9/ a s9n] t employs him = 8 advocate4 ,b "k ?is also1 t y are n deliv]$ f dea? t y may live "u s92 nay1 y are r$eem$ f dea?1 t y may be fre$ f ! law ( s94 ,b t mu/ be done by 8 almighty ,_s1 & _c be o!rwise done4 ,i "k n :e!r ( ^! is matt] ( greate/ com=t1--t !re is 9 ,*ri/ a r$emption f ! wra? ( ,god & f hell2 & t !re is a r$emption too1 f s91 & corruption :i* dwells )9 u4 ,b sure ,i am1 bo? ( !m w be mo/ sweet & com=table to a believ]2 & )\t bo?1 ,*ri/ 7 n a complete ,r$eem]1 nor we completely r$eem$4 ,nei!r w\ld a believ+ s\l1 9 :i* !re is any measure ( ?is new law & div9e life1 be satisfi$ )\t bo? ^!4 ,_m are mis]ably delud$ 9 _! appreh5sions ( ! gospel4 ,!y take x up ?us1 z if x 7 no?+ b a proclamation ( fre$om f mis]y1 f dea? & damnation2 & s ! mo/ "p cat* at no?+ else 9 x1 & f !nce take lib]ty to walk aft] _! =m] lu/s & c\rses4 ,?is is ! w(ul practical use t ! g5]ality ( he>]s make ( ! free intimation ( p>don1 & =giv5ess ( s91 & deliv]y f wra?4 ,!y admit "s g5]al notion ( t1 & /op !re1 & exam9e n :at fur!r is 9 ! gospel2 & s y w see ! slaves ( s9 pr(ess+ a k9d ( hope ( fre$om f dea?1--! s]vants & vassals ( corruption1 :o walk aft] ! c\rse ( ?is _w1 & fulfil ! lu/s & desires ( _! m9d & fle%1 yet fancy+ a fre$om & immunity f condemnation1--m5 liv+ 9 s91 yet ?9k+ ( escap+ wra?1--:i* dreams c\ld n be ent]ta9$ 9 m51 if !y did dr9k 9 all ! tru?1 & op5 bo? _! e>s to ! gospel2 if our spirits 7 n n>r[ & limit$1 & s exclud$ ! "o half ( ! gospel1 t is1 our r$emption f s94 ,!re is too mu* ( ?is1 ev5 among ! *ildr5 ( ,god1--a /range n>r[ness ( _s1 :i* admits n :ole & entire tru?4 ,x falls out (t51 t :5 we ?9k ( deliv]y f dea? & wra?1 we =get 9 ! mean "t ! end & purpose ( t1 :i* is1 t we may be fre$ f s91 & s]ve ! liv+ ,god )\t fe>4 ,& if at any "t we consid]1 & busy our ?\ghts ab\t fre$om f ! law ( s91 & victory ov] corruption1 su* is ! scant9ess ( room & capacity 9 our spirits1 t we lose ! remembrance ( deliv]y f dea? & condemnation 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,?us we are toss$ betwe5 two extremes1--! quicks&s ( presumption & wantonness1 & ! rocks ( unbelief & despair or disc\ragem5t1 bo? ( :i* d kill ! ,*ri/ian's life1 & make all to fade & )]4 ,b ?is 7 ! way1 & only way1 to pres]ve ! s\l 9 good ease1--ev5 to keep ^! two cont9ually 9 our sight1 t we are r$eem$ f dea? & mis]y 9 ,*ri/1 & t n to s]ve ourselves1 or to cont9ue 9 our s9s1 b t we may be r$eem$ f t s9 t dwells 9 u1 & t bo? ^! are pur*as$ by ,jesus ,*ri/1 & done by 8 p[]1--! "o 9 8 own p]son1 ! o!r by 8 ,_s )9 u4 ,i w\ld h y correct+ y\r misappreh5sions ( ! gospel4 ,d n s mu* look on victory & fre$om f s9 z a duty & task1 ?\gh we be inf9itely b\nd to x2 b r z a privilege & dignity conf]r$ ^u u by ,*ri/4 ,look n ^u x1 ,i say1 only z y\r duty1 z _m d2 & by ?is means are disc\rag$ f ! sight ( _! own infirmity & weakness1 z be+ too weak = su* a /rong p>ty2 b look ^u x z ! "o half1 & ! great] half1 ( ! b5efit conf]r$ by ,*ri/'s dea?1--z ! great] half ( ! r$emption :i* ! ,r$eem]1 by 8 (fice1 is b\nd to accompli%4 ,he w r$eem ,israel f all 8 iniquities2 8) him is pl5te\s r$emption10 ,psal4 cxxx4 #g1 #h4 ,?is is ! pl5ty1 ?is is ! suffici5cy ( x1--t he r$eems n only f mis]y1 b f iniquity1 & t all iniquities4 ,i w\ld n desire a believ]'s s\l to be 9 a bett] po/ure "h away17#agj7 ?an ?is1--to be look+ ^u s9 indwell+ z 8 bondage1 & r$emption f x z fre$om2 to acc\nt himself 9 s f> free1 z ! free ,_s ( ,*ri/ ent]s & writes t free law ( love & ob$i5ce 9 8 he>t1 & blots out ^! base *>act]s ( ! law ( s94 ,x 7 a good temp] to be groan+ = ! r$emption ( ! s\l1 & :y do? a believ] groan = ! r$emption ( ! body1 b because he %all !n be fre$ :olly f ! law ( s91 & f ! pres5ce ( s98 ,i "k n a great] argum5t to a graci\s he>t1 to subdue 8 corruption1 & /rive = fre$om f ! law ( s91 ?an ! fre$om obta9$ f ! law ( dea?4 ,nor is !re any cle>] argum5t & evid5ce ( a s\l deliv]$ f dea? ?an to /rive = ! fre$om ( ! _s f ! law ( s94 ,^! jo9tly help "o ano!r4 ,fre$om f dea? w raise up a ,*ri/ian's he>t to aspire to a fre$om & lib]ty f s91 & aga91 fre$om f s9 w witness & evid5ce t su* an "o is deliv]$ f dea?4 ,:5 fre$om f dea? is an inducem5t to seek aft] fre$om f s91 & fre$om f s9 a decl>ation ( fre$om f dea?1 !n all is well1 & inde$ ?us x w be 9 "s measure ) e s\l t is quick5$ by ?is new law ( ! ,_s ( life1 = x is ! entry ( ?is t expels its contr>y1 ! law ( s94 ,& inde$ ! law mu/ ent]1 ! comm& & ! promise mu/ ent] into ! s\l1 & ! affections ( ! s\l be enliv5$ !reby1 or r ! s\l *ang$ into ! similitude ( t m\ld or else ! hav+ ( x 9 a book1 or 9 "o's memory & und]/&+1 w nev] make him ! ri*] or fre]4 ,a ,*ri/ian looks to ! patt]n ( ! law1 & ! ^w ( ! gospel )\t1 b he mu/ be *ang$ into ! image ( x1 by behold+ x1 & s he becomes a liv+ law to himself4 ,! ,_s writes ^! precepts & practices ( ,*ri/'s1 9 :i* he comm&s imitation1 ^u ! fle%ly tables ( ! he>t4 ,& n[ ! law is n a rod above 8 head1 z above a slave1 b x is turn$ into a law ( love )9 8 he>t & ha? some?+ l a natural in/9ct 9 x4 ,all t m5 c d1 ei!r to !mselves or o!rs1 w n pur*ase ! lea/ measure ( fre$om f pr$om9ant corruptions1 _c deliv] y f y\r s9s1 till ?is free ,_s t bl[s :]e he pleases1 come4 ,x is our "p to hoise up sails1 & wait = ! w9d1 to use means1 & wait on him 9 8 way & ord]4 ,b all w be 9 va91 till ?is /rong] "o come & ca/ out ! /rong man1 till ?is arbitr>y & free w9d bl[ f heav51 & fill ! sails4 ,s]mon ,x4 ,v]se #c4--8;,= :at ! law c\ld n d1 9 t x 0 weak ?r\gh ! fle%1 ,god s5d+ 8 own ,son 9 ! lik5ess ( s9ful fle%1 & = s9 condemn$ s9 9 ! fle%40 ,! greate/ design t ev] ,god _h 9 ! _w1 is c]ta9ly ! s5d+ ( 8 own ,son into ! _w4 ,& x mu/ ne$s be "s great bus9ess1 t drew s excell5t & glori\s a p]son out ( heav54 ,! plot & contrivance ( ! _w 0 a pr(\nd piece ( wisdom & goodness1 ! mak+ ( m5 aft] ,god's image 0 done by a high & glori\s c\nsel4 8,let u make man aft] our image40 ,!re 0 some?+ special 9 ?is expression1 import+ "s peculi> excell5cy 9 ! "w itself1 or "s special dep? ( design ab\t x4 ,b :at ?9k y ( ?is consultation1--let "o ( u be made man1 aft] man's image & lik5ess4 ,t mu/ be a /range piece ( wisdom & grace4 8,great is ! my/]y ( godl9ess1 ,god manife/$ 9 ! fle%40 ,no wond] ?\gh ,paul cri$ out1 z "o swall[$ up ) ?is my/]y1 = inde$ x mu/ be "s odd matt] beyond all t is 9 ! creation1 :]e9 !re are _m my/]ies1 able to swall[ up any und]/&+1 b t 9 :i* !y 7 fir/ =m$4 ,?is mu/ be ! *ief ( ! works ( ,god1 ! r>e/ piece ( !m all--,god to become man1 ! ,creator ( all to come 9 ! lik5ess ( a creature1--he by :om all ?+s 7 creat$1 & d yet consi/ to come 9 ! lik5ess ( ! mo/ wret*$ ( all4 ,/range1 t we d n dwell m1 9 our ?\ghts & affections1 on ?is subject4 ,ei!r we d n believe x or if we did1 we c\ld n b be ravi%$ ) admiration at x4 ,john1 ! belov$ disciple :o 0 (t5 ne>e/ unto ,*ri/1 dwelt mo/ ^u ?is1 & made x ! subject ( 8 prea*+1 8t :i* 0 f ! beg9n+1 :i* we h he>d1 & se51 & h&l$1 c40 #a ,john i4 #a4 ,he speaks ( t my/]y1 z if he 7 embrac+ ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 8 arms1 & hold+ him out to o!rs1 say+ 8,come & see40 ,?is div9e my/]y is ! subject ( ^! words read1 b ! my/]y is some:at unfold$ & op5$ up to y 9 !m1 yet s z x w n dim9i%1 b increase ! wond] ( a believ+ s\l4 ,x is ignorance t magnifies o!r my/]ies1 :i* vilifies ?or\gh k2 b x is ! true k ( ?is my/]y t makes x ! m wond]ful1 :]eas ignorance only makes x common & despicable4 ,!re are ?ree ?+s !n1 ( special consid]ation 9 ! words1 :i* may decl>e & op5 unto y some?+ ( ?is my/]y4 ,fir/1 ,:at 0 ! gr\nd & reason1 or occasion ( ! ,son's s5d+ into ! _w2 next1 ,:at ! ,son1 be+ s5t1 did 9 ! _w2 & ! ?ird1 ,= :at end & use x 01--:at fruit we h by x4 ,! gr\nd & reason ( ,god s5d+ 8 ,son1 is because !re 0 an impossibility 9 ! law to save man1 :i* impossibility 0 n ! law's fault1 b man's defect1 by reason ( ! weakness & impot5cy ( our fle% to fulfil ! law4 ,n[1 ,god hav+ *os5 "s to life1 & man hav+ put ?is ob/ruction & imp$im5t 9 8 own way1 :i* made x impossible = ! law to give him life1 ?\gh x 0 fir/ giv5 out z ! way ( life2 !re=e1 t ,god %\ld n fail 9 ?is glori\s design ( sav+ 8 *os51 he *ose to s5d 8 own ,son1 9 ! lik5ess ( fle%1 z ! only rem$y ( ! law's impossibility4 ,t :i* ,*ri/1 be+ s5t into ! lik5ess ( fle% did1 is ! condemn+ ( s9 9 ! fle%1 by a sacrifice (f]$ = s91--ev5 ! sacrifice ( 8 own body ^u ! cross4 ,he came 9 ! lik5ess n ( ! fle% simply1 = he 0 really a man2 b 9 ! lik5ess ( s9ful fle%1--?\gh )\t s91 yet l a s9n]1--z to ! outw>d appe>ance1 a s9n]1 because subject to all ^? infirmities & mis]ies :i* s9 did fir/ op5 a door =4 ,s9 0 ! inlet ( afflictions1 ( bodily infirmities & necessities1 ( dea? itself2 & :5 ! floods ( ^! did ov]fl[ ,*ri/'s human nature1 x 0 a great presumption to ! _w1 :o look & judge accord+ to ! outw>d appe>ance1 t s9 0 ! sluice op5$ to let 9 su* an inundation ( calamity4 ,n[1 he be+ ?us 9 ! lik5ess ( a s9n]1 ?\gh n a s9n]1--he1 = s91 t is1 because ( s91 t _h ent]$ ^u man1 & made life impossible to him by ! law2 by occasion ( t great enemy ( ,god :i* _h conqu]$ mank9d1 he condemn$ s9 9 8 fle%1 he ov]?rew x 9 its plea & p[] aga9/ u4 ,he condemn$ t :i* condemn$ u1 ov]came x 9 judgm5t1 & made u free4 ,by su/a9+ ! curse ( x 9 8 fle%1 he cut (f all its plea aga9/ u4 ,?is is ! great "w & bus9ess1 :i* 0 wor?y ( s noble a mess5g]1 8 own ,son1 s5t to conqu] 8 greate/ enemy t he hates mo/4 ,& !n1 9 ! ?ird place1 y see :at b5efit or fruit r$\nds to u by x2 :at 0 ! end & purpose ( x1--v]se #d1 8t ! righte\sness ( ! law might be fulfill$ 9 u20 t see+ x 0 impossible = u to fulfil ! righte\sness ( ! law1 & t s x became impossible to ! law to fulfil our rew>d ( life1 x might be fulfill$ by him 9 our "n2 & s ! righte\sness ( ! law be+ fulfill$ 9 u by ,*ri/1 ! rew>d also ( et]nal life might be fulfill$ by ! law to u1--he hav+ remov$ ! imp$im5t ( our weakness1 x might be n only possible1 b c]ta9 to u4 ,y w\ld consid] !n ! reason ( ,*ri/'s com+4 ,god made at fir/ a cov5ant ) man1 promis+ him life ^u p]fect ob$i5ce to 8 law2 & ?reat5+ dea? & damnation ^u ! transgression !re(4 ,y see !n1 :at 0 ! way ( life to ,adam 9 ! /ate ( innoc5cy4 ,he 0 made able to satisfy ! law ) ob$i5ce1 & ! law 0 abundantly able to satisfy him1 by giv+ life unto him4 ,god's image ^u man's s\l in/ruct$ him suffici5tly = ! "o & ! ,"l's promise made to him 0 z suffici5t to accompli% ! o!r2 s t !re 0 no impossibility !n 9 ! law1 by reason ( ! /r5g? :i* ,god gave man4 ,b x cont9u$ n long s4 ,s9 ent]+ ^u man1 utt]ly disabl$ him2 & because ! /r5g? ( t cov5ant consi/$ 9 t mutual & jo9t concurr5ce ( ,god's promise & man's ob$i5ce--?is be+ brok51 7! "o p>ty fall+ (f17 t life & salvation becomes impossible to ! promise alone to p]=m4 ,x is s9 t is ! weakness & impot5cy ( man4 ,?is is ! disease :i* ha? consum$ 8 /r5g?1 & conclud$ man "u a tw(old impossibility1 an impossibility to satisfy ! curse1 & an impossibility to obey ! comm&4 ,!re are ?ree ?+s 9 ! cov5ant ( works1--a comm& ( ob$i5ce1 & a ?reat5+ ( wra? & condemnation ^u disob$i5ce1 & a promise ( life ^u ob$i5ce4 ,s9 ha? disabl$ u e way4 ,9 relation to ! curse & ?reat5+1 man _c satisfy x--no price1 no ransom be+ f\nd suffici5t = ! s\l = ! r$emption ( x is preci\s1 & cease? = ev]4 ,t curse ha? inf9ite wra? 9 x1 :i* mu/ ne$s swall[ up f9ite man4 ,& !n 9 relation to ! comm&1 !re is su* a dim9ution ( all ! p[]s ( ! s\l1 su* a corruption & defilem5t1 by reason ( ! fir/ s91 t t :]e9 man's /r5g? lay1 :i* 0 ,god's image1 is cut (f & spoil$1 s t h5ce=? x is become impossible to yield any acceptable ob$i5ce to ! comm&m5t4 ,& h5ce x is1 f our impossibility to obey 9 "t to come1 t !re is a holy & faultless impossibility ^u ! promise1 to give life unto mank9d4 ,s y see t ! law _c d x1 because ( our weakness4 ,if ei!r man1 :ile he 0 made upright1 _h cont9u$ 9 ob$i5ce1 or man n[ fall5 f uprightness1 c\ld satisfy = ! fault done1 & walk )\t any blemi% 9 "t com+1 !n x 7 feasible = ! law to give life to u4 ,b ! "o 0 n done1 & ! o!r n[ _c be done1 & s ! impossibility ( life by works1 is ref\nd$ ^u ourselves1 :o w\ld n :5 we c\ld1 & n[ nei!r w nor c obey4 ,?us we may see cle>ly1 t all mank9d mu/ ne$s p]i%1 = any ?+ t man c d1 & accord+ to t fir/ transaction ( ,god ) man1 unless "s o!r way & device be f\nd out1 :i* inde$ 0 f> f ! eyes ( all liv+1--)\t ! rea* ( _! inv5tion or imag9ation4 ,i believe if all ! creatures1 high] or l[]1 t h any reason1 _h conv5$ to consult ( ?is bus9ess1 h[ to repair t brea* made 9 ! creation by man's s91 !y might h vex$ _! bra9s1 & rack$ _! inv5tions unto all et]nity1 & yet nev] h fall5 ^u any probable way ( mak+ up ?is brea*4 ,!y might h tak5 up a lam5tation1 n z ! bemoan]s ( ,babylon's ru91--8we w\ld h heal$ !e1 & ?\ w\ld/ n10--b r ?us1--we w\ld heal !e1 b we c\ld n1 & ?\ w\ld/ n4 ,?is design1 :i* is "h m5tion$ ( repair+ ! brea*1 by de/roy+ t :i* made x1 s91 lay hid 9 ! dep? ( ,god's wisdom1 till x pleas$ himself to v5t & publi% x unto poor1 =lorn1 & desp]ate man1 :o1 out ( despair ( recov]y1 _h run away to hide himself4 ,a poor %ift inde$1 = him to ?9k t he c\ld hide himself f him to :om d>kness is z light1 & to flee f him ^: k+dom is ov] all1 & :o is pres5t 9 all ! corn]s ( 8 univ]sal k+dom1--9 hell1 9 heav51 9 ! utmo/ corn]s ( ! e>?4 ,b ?is silly inv5tion %[s h[ hopeless ! case 04 ,?\gh ?is be ! case & condition ( man by nature1 yet /range x is1 to see e man by nature attempt+ 8 own deliv]y1 & fancy+ a probability1 yea1 a c]ta9ty ( t :i* is s impossible1 t is an atta9+ ( life by ourselves1 accord+ to ! law & fir/ cov5ant ( works4 ,?\gh our /r5g? be gone1 yet1 l ,samson1 m5 rise up & ?9k to walk & r\se up !mselves z 9 =m] times1 z if _! /r5g? 7 yet 9 !m1 & _m nev] p]ceive t x is gone1 till !y be laid hold on by ,satan accord+ to ! law's injunction1 & b\nd 9 ! *a9s ( ev]la/+ d>kness4 ,b !n1 alas6 x is too late1 = !y _c save !mselves1 & ! season ( a ,savi\r is gone4 ,& ?is1 no d\bt1 w be ! accession ( ! bitt]ness & torm5t t damn$ s\ls %all be into1--t !y dream$ ( atta9+ life by a law t n[ is no?+ b a m9i/ration ( dea?1--t !y lo/ life by seek+ _! own righte\sness1 & made ! law m able to condemn !m1 by _! appreh5d+ 9 !mselves an ability to satisfy x1 & by re/+ 9 a =m ( ob$i5ce to x4 ,!re is some?+ natural 9 x4 ,adam & all 8 po/]ity 7 once to be sav$ ?is way1--s ! t]ms run at fir/1 8d ?is & live40 ,no wond] t some?+ ( t impression be reta9$2 b t :i* 0 a virtue 9 ,adam1 :ile he reta9$ integrity1 & fulfill$ 8 duty1 is a mighty fault1 & presumptu\s madness 9 u1 :o h fall5 f t bless$ e/ate4 ,if man1 do+ 8 duty1 expect$ a rew>d1 accord+ to ! promise1 x 0 comm5dable1 b = man1 n[ rebelli\s & /ubborn1 & come %ort ( ! glory ( ,god1 to look = a rew>d f ,god1 aga9/ :om he w>ne? cont9ually1 & t = rebellion & enmity1 x is damnable4 ,b besides ?is1 ,i ?9k ?is pr9ciple ( self righte\sness is mu* corrupt$ 9 man n[1 by :at x 0 9 ,adam4 ,i conceive1 ?\gh ,adam look$ = life ^u ob$i5ce1 accord+ to ! promise1 yet he re/$ n on1 & tru/$ n 91 8 ob$i5ce4 ,i believe1 a holy & righte\s man w\ld be a humble man too1 & w\ld r glory 9 ,god's grace ?an 9 8 own works4 ,! s5se ( a free & undes]v$ promise w\ld n suff] him to reflect s mu* ^u 8 own ob$i5ce1 or put su* a price ^u x4 ,b n[1 x is conjo9$ ) unmeasurable pride1 & arises only f self-love4 ,!re is no gr\nd ( m5's look+ to be sav$ by _! own do+s1 b ! inbr$ pride & self love ( ! he>t1 toge!r ) ! ignorance ( a bett] righte\sness4 ,adam hid himself among ! trees1 & cov]$ 8 nak$ness ) leaves1 & truly ! %ift ( ! mo/ "p is no bett]4 ,h[ va9 & empty ?+s d m5 tru/ unto1 & f !m conclude an expectation ( et]nal life6 ,! mo/ "p ?9k to be safe 9 ! mid/ or ?ick ( ! trees ( ! *ur*4 ,if !y be 9 ! ?rong ( a visible *ur*1 & adorn$ ) *ur* privileges1 z baptism1 he>+ ! ^w1 & su* l1 !y d p]suade !mselves all w be well4 ,"s h civility1 & a blameless conv]sation be=e m51 & ) su* acts ( righte\sness1 or r wants ( "s gross outbreak+s1 d _m cov] _! nak$ness4 ,if !re be yet a l>g] & f9] g>m5t ( pr(ession ( religion1 & "s outw>d p]=mances ( s]vice to ,god1 & duties to m51 ,o !n1 m5 d en=ce ^u _! own he>ts ! p]suasion ( heav51 & ?9k _! nak$ness _c be se5 ?r\gh x6 ,^! are ! cov]+s1 ^! are ! gr\nds ( claim & title1 t m5 h to et]nal life1 & 9 ! meantime !y are ignorant ( t l>ge glori\s robe ( righte\sness1 :i* ,*ri/1 by 8 ob$i5ce & suff]+s1 did weave = nak$ s9n]s4 ,b z ! impossibility ( ! law's sav+ u1 by reason ( ! weakness ( ! fle%1 0 ! gr\nd & occasion ( ,*ri/'s com+ into ! fle% = to supply t defect1 & take away t impossibility1 s ! s5se & sight ( ?is impossibility 9 u to satisfy & fulfill ! law1 & ( ! law to give life1 is ! v gr\nd & reason ( a s\l's com+ to ,jesus ,*ri/ = ! supply+ ( ?is want4 ,z ! ,son %\ld n h come 9 ! lik5ess ( s9ful fle%1 unless x _h be5 o!rwise impossible1 by man's do+ or suff]+1 t life %\ld be obta9$1 s w n a s\l come to ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ,god1 ?r\gh ! vail ( 8 fle%1 until x disc]n & feel t x is o!rwise impossible to satisfy ! law or atta9 life4 ,t 0 ! impulsive cause 7if we may say t !re 0 any cause beside 8 love7 :y ,*ri/ came1--ev5 man's mis]y1 & rem$iless mis]y4 ,& ?is is ! /rong motive & impulsive1 t drives a poor s9n] unto ,jesus ,*ri/1--! s5se & impression ( 8 desp]ate & lo/ e/ate )\t him4 ,z !re 0 fir/ s91 & !n a ,savi\r dy+ = s91 because no?+ else c\ld suffice1 s !re mu/ be 9 ! s\l1 fir/1 ! appreh5sion ( s91 & t rem$iless s91 s9 incurable by any creat$ p[] or act1 & !n a sight ( a ,savi\r com+ to de/roy s9 & ! works ( ! devil1 & de/roy+ x by dy+ = x4 ,!re is no employm5t = ?is ,physician ^u e slight appreh5sion ( a w\nd or sickness1 till x be f\nd incurable1 & help s\ght else:]e be se5 to be 9 va94 ,inde$1 ^u ! lea/ appreh5sion ( s9 & mis]y1 m5 ought to come to ,*ri/4 ,we %all n set or prescribe any measure ( conviction to exclude y1 if y c b come to him inde$4 ,^u ! lea/ measure ( x1 y w n be ca/ out1 accord+ to 8 own ^w1 b z c]ta9 x is1 t m5 w n come to ?is ,physician till !y f9d no o!r c save !m4 ,^! two ?+s ,i wi% 7 deeply & s]i\sly ?\ght ^u1--t y _c satisfy ,god's ju/ice = ! lea/ po9t ( guilt1 & !n1 t y _c d any ?+ 9 ob$i5ce to please ,god4 ,!re is a /range inconsid]ation1 yea1 ,i may say1 ignorance among u4 ,:5 y are *all5g$ & conv9c$ ( s91 7z !re is no consci5ce s b5umb$1 b 9 "s measure x accuse? e man ( _m wrongs17 :at is ! c\rse y fall on to pacify x or please ,god8 ,inde$1 if y c get any %ad[ ( rep5tance1 if x 7 b a b>e ackn[l$gm5t ( ! fault1 y excuse y\rselves 9 y\r own consci5ces1 & answ] ! accusation by x4 ,ei!r "s o!r good works =m]ly done occur to y1 or "s resolution = am5dm5t 9 "t com+4 ,& ?is y ?9k %all pacify ,god & satisfy ju/ice4 ,b1 alas6 y are f> f ! righte\sness ( ,god1 & y d err ev5 9 ! v f\ndation ( religion4 ,^! are b sp>ks ( y\r own k9dl+1 & = all ^!1 y %all lie d[n 9 d>kness & sorr[4 ,^! are b ! va9 expiations & excuses ( natural consci5ces1 :i* are l$ to "s s5se ( a deity by ! law writt5 9 _! he>t4 ,b consid] ?is once1--y mu/ fir/ satisfy ! curse ( ! law :i* y are "u1 be=e y c be 9 any capacity to please him by new ob$i5ce4 ,n[1 if y %\ld und]take to pay = y\r =m] brea*es ( ! law1 t w et]nally ru9 y2 & !re=e1 y see ! puni%m5t is l5g!n$ ?r\gh\t et]nity to !m :o h ?is to und]go alone4 ,g !n1 & fir/ suff] ! et]nal wra? ( an inf9ite ,god1 & !n come & (f] ob$i5ce if ?\ c4 ,b n[1 ?\ art 9 a d\ble error1 bo? ( :i* are damnable2 "o is1 ?\ ?9ke/ ?\ art able1 by consid]ation & resolution1 to p]=m "s acceptable ob$i5ce to ,god2 ano!r1 t p]=mance ( ob$i5ce1 & am5d+ 9 "t com+1 w expiate =m] transgressions4 ,if ei!r ( ^! 7 true1 ,*ri/ ne$$ n to h come 9 ! lik5ess ( s9ful fle%1 because x _h be5 possible = ! law to save !e4 ,b n[1 ! tru? is1 su* is ! utt] disability & impot5cy ( man ?r\gh s91 t he c nei!r w1 nor d ! lea/ good1 truly good & pleasant to ,god4 ,8 nature & p]son be+ defil$1 all he do? is unclean4 ,& !n1 suppose x 7 possible t man c\ld d any ?+ 9 ob$i5ce to 8 comm&s1 yet x be+ unque/ionable t all h s9n$1 satisfaction mu/ fir/ be made to ,god's ?reat5+1 8?\ %alt die10 be=e ob$i5ce be acceptable1 & t is impossible too4 ,?is1 !n1 ,i leave ^u y\r consci5ces1 besee*+ y to lay to he>t ! impossibility y are encompass$ ) on bo? h&s2 ju/ice requir+ a ransom1 & y h none1 & ju/ice requir+ new ob$i5ce aga91 & y c give none2 old debts urg+ y1 & new duty press+ y1 & ye alike disabl$ = bo?2 t s f9d+ y\rselves ?us environ$ ) indig5cy & impossibility )91 y may be con/ra9$ to flee out ( y\rselves unto him t is bo? able & will+4 ,?is is n a sup]ficial bus9ess1 z y make x4 ,x is n a matt] ( fancy1 or memory1 or expression1 z mo/ make x4 ,believe me1 x is a s]i\s bus9ess1 a s\l-"w1 su* an ex]cise ( _s z use? to be :5 ! s\l is betwe5 despair & hope4 ,impossibility )91 driv+ a s\l out ( itself1 & possibility1 yea1 c]ta9ty ( help )\t1 ev5 9 ,*ri/1 draw+ a s\l 9 to him4 ,?us is ! closure made1 :i* is ! f\ndation ( our happ9ess4 ,s]mon ,,xi4 ,v]se #c4--8;,= :at ! law c\ld n d1 9 t x 0 weak ?r\gh ! fle%1 ,god s5d+ 8 own ,son 9 ! lik5ess ( s9ful fle%1 & = s9 condemn$ s9 9 ! fle%40 ,= :at purpose d we meet ?us toge!r8 ,i w\ld we knew x1--!n x might be to "s bett] purpose4 ,9 all o!r ?+s we are rational1 & d no?+ ( mom5t )\t "s end & purpose4 ,b1 alas6 9 ?is matt] ( greate/ mom5t1 our go+ ab\t div9e ord9ances1 we h sc>ce any di/9ct or delib]ate ?\ght ( ! end & rise ( !m4 ,sure ,i am1 we mu/ all confess ?is1 t all o!r bus9esses 9 our life are almo/ imp]t95t to ! great end1 ! salvation ( our s\ls1 9 respect ( ^!1 9 :i* ,god 9 a mann] try/s ) m51 & comes to dwell ) !m4 ,^! h ! ne>e/ & mo/ imm$iate connection ) ,god's glory & our happ9ess2 & yet s wret*$ & unhappy are we1 t we /udy & endeav\r a k9d ( wisdom & dilig5ce 9 o!r petty ?+s1 :i* are to p]i% ) ! us+1 & h no great rea* to make our condition ei!r bett] or worse2 & yet we h no wisdom1 nor consid]ation1 or att5tion to ?is great & mom5t\s matt]--! salvation ( our s\ls4 ,is x n high "t we 7 %ak5 out ( our empty1 va91 & unreasonable cu/om1 9 go+ ab\t su* solemn duties1 :5 ! wra? ( ,god is already k9dl$1 & 8 mighty arm is %ak+ t]ribly ! e>?1 & %ak+ u out ( all our ne/s ( quietness & consolation1 :i* we did build 9 ! creature8 ,god calls = a reasonable s]vice3 b ,i mu/ say1 ! s]vice ( ! mo/ is an unreasonable & bruti% k9d ( "w1--little or no consid]ation ( :at we are ab\t1 little or no purpose or aim at any real s\l advantage4 ,consid]1 my belov$1 :at y are do+1 undo+ y\rselves ) ignorance ( y\r own e/ate1 & unacqua9t$ness ) a bett]2 :5ce x comes1 t y live cont5t$ 9 y\r mis]y1 & h no lively /irr+s aft] ?is bless$ rem$y4 ,t = :i* we meet toge!r is to le>n ^! two ?+s1 & always to be le>n+ !m1--to "k s5sibly our own wret*$ mis]y & t bless$ rem$y :i* ,god ha? provid$4 ,x is ! sum ( ! ,scriptures1 & we desire daily to lay x out be=e y1 if at l5g? x may please ! ,"l to awake y out ( y\r dream1 & give y ! light ( 8 salvation4 ,y he> ( a weakness ( ! fle%2 b if y w\ld und]/& x aright1 x is n prop]ly & simply a weakness4 ,t suppose? always "s life1 & "s /r5g? rema9+4 ,x is n l an infirmity1 t only indispose? to wont$ action 9 ! wont$ vig\r2 b x is su* a weakness1 z ! apo/le else:]e1 7,eph4 ii4 #a17 calls deadness4 ,x is su* a weakness1 z may be call$ wick$ness1 yea1 enmity to ,god1 z x is "h4 ,our s\ls are n diseas$ prop]ly1 = t suppose? !re is "s remnant ( spiritual life1 b !y are dead 9 s9s & trespasses4 ,& s x is n infirmity b impossibility1--su* a weakness z makes life & salvation impossible by u1 bo? utt] unwill+ness & extreme inability4 ,^! two concur 9 all mank9d1 no /r5g? to satisfy ju/ice or obey ! law1 & no will+ness ei!r4 ,!re is a g5]al practical mi/ake 9 ?is4 ,m5 conceive t _! natures are weak to good1 b few appreh5d ! wick$ness & enmity t is 9 !m to ,god & all goodness4 ,all w grant "s defect & inability1 & x is a g5]al compla9t4 ,b to consid] t ?is inability is an impossibility1 t ?is defect is a de/ruction ( all spiritual good 9 u1--! sav+ k ( ?is is giv5 to few1 & to ^? only ^: eyes ! ,_s op5s4 ,!re may be "s /ruggl+s & wre/l+s ( natural spirits to help !mselves1 & ^u ! appreh5sion ( _! own weakness1 to raise up !mselves by s]i\s consid]ation1 & e>ne/ dilig5ce1 to "s pit* ( s]v+ ,god1 & to "s hope ( heav54 ,b ,i d suspect t x proce$s 9 _m f ! want ( ?is ?or\gh & deep conviction ( desp]ate wick$ness4 ,few really believe t te/imony :i* ,god ha? giv5 ( man1--he is n only weak1 b wick$1 & n only s1 b desp]ately wick$4 ,& t is n all1 ! he>t is deceitful1 too1 & to complete ! acc\nt1 8deceitful above all ?+s10 ,j]4 xvii4 #i4 ,a /range "* ( man1 giv5 by him t =m$ ! _s ( man )91 & made x once upright1 & s kn[s be/ h[ f> x ha? dep>t$ f ! fir/ patt]n4 ,o :o ( u believes ?is 9 our he>ts6 ,b t is ! deceitfulness ( our he>ts to cov] our desp]ate wick$ness f our own disc]n+1 & flatt] ourselves ) self-pleas+ ?\ghts4 ,if once ?is te/imony 7 receiv$1 t ! weakness ( ! fle% is a desp]ate wick$ness1 su* a wret*$ & accurs$ condition z !re is no hope !re91 z is incurable to any creat$ p[]1 & makes u incurable1 & c]ta9ly lo/1--!n1 ,i say1 ! deceitfulness ( ! he>t 7 9 "s measure cur$4 ,believe ?is desp]ate wick$ness ( y\r natures1 & !n y h deceiv$ ! deceitfulness ( y\r he>ts to y\r own advantage2 !n y h kn[n t :i* none c "k aright1 till ! se>*] ( ! he>t & re9s reveal x unto !m4 ,?us man /&s environ$ ) impossibilities4 ,8 own weakness & wick$ness1 & ! law's impossibility by reason ( t1--^! d %ut up all access to ! tree ( life1 & are in/ead ( a flam+ sword to gu>d x4 ,our legs are cut (f by s91 & ! law _c help u2 nay1 our life is put out1 & ! law _c quick5 u4 ,x decl>es our duty1 b gives no ability2 x tea*e? well1 b x _c make u le>n1 ,:ile we are 9 ?is po/ure1 ,god himself /eps 9 to succ\r mis]able & undone man2 & "h is ! way1--he s5ds 8 ,son 9 ! lik5ess ( s9ful fle%1 & grace & tru? come by him1 :i* d remove ^? imp$im5ts t /opp$ all access to life4 ,?is is a high subject1 b x conc]ns ! l[e/ & mo/ wret*$ among/ u2 & t is inde$ ! wond] ( x1 t !re %\ld be su* a my/]y1 su* a dep? 9 ?is "w ( r$emption ( poor s9n]s1 s mu* bus9ess made1 & su* /range ?+s done = repair+ our ru9s4 ,9 ! consid]ation ( ?is we may borr[ t m$itation ( ! ,psalmi/'s1 ,psal4 viii4 #d1 8,"l1 :at is man1 t ?\ %\lde/ ?us magnify him2 & make him n a little l[] ?an ! angels1 b f> high]80 8,= he took n on him ! nature ( angels10 ,heb4 ii4 #ad1 #af2 b took "p ) ! poor *ildr5 ( fle% & blood4 ,?is des]ves a pause1--we %all /ay a little1 & view x m fully 9 ! /eps & degrees t ?is my/]y rises & asc5ds up by4 ,b1 oh6 = su* an asc5d+ frame ( he>t z ?is des]ves4 ,x is a wond] x do? n draw u upw>d beyond our own elem5t1--x is a subject ( su* admiration 9 itself1 & s mu* conc]nm5t to u4 ,e ^w ha? a weight 9 x1 & a peculi> emphasis4 ,!re is a gradation t ! my/]y goes ^u till x come to ! top4 ,e ^w ha? a degree or /op 9 x1 :]eby x rises high1 & /ill high]4 8,god s5t10--t is v /range2 b ,god s5t 88 own ,son10--is mo/ /range4 ,b g on1 & x is /ill /rang]1--9 ! lik5ess ( 8fle%10 & t 8s9ful fle%10 c4 ,9 all :i* degrees y see ,god is desc5d+ & l[] & l[]1 b ! my/]y asc5ds & goes high] & high]2 ! l[] ,god com+ comes d[n1 ! wond] rises up4 ,/ill ! small] & mean] t ,god appe>s 9 ! fle%1 ! great] is ! my/]y ( godl9ess1 ,god manife/$ 9 ! fle%4 ,if y w\ld rise up to ! s5sible & pr(itable und]/&+ ( ?is my/]y1 y mu/ fir/ desc5d into ! dep?s ( y\r own natural wret*$ness & mis]y1 9 :i* man 0 ly+ :5 x pleas$ ,god to come s l[ to meet him & help him4 ,i say y mu/ fir/ g d[n t way 9 ! consid]ation ( x1 & !n y %all asc5d to ! use & k ( ?is my/]y ( godl9ess4 ,god's s5d+1 ha? "s weight ( wond] 9 x1 at ! v fir/ appreh5sion ( x4 ,if y did b "k :o he is1 & :at we are1 a wond] x _h be5 t he _h suff]$ himself to be s5t unto by u1 t any message1 any correspond5ce %\ld pass betwe5 heav5 & e>?1 aft] s f\l a brea* ( peace & cov5ant by man on e>?4 ,/range1 t heav5 0 n %ut up f all int]c\rse ) t accurs$ e>?4 ,if ,god _h s5t out an angel to de/roy man1 z he s5t to de/roy ,j]usalem1 7#a ,*ron4 xxi4 #ae17--;if he _h s5t out 8 armies to kill ^? 8 enemies1 :o _h r5\nc$ ! yoke ( 8 ob$i5ce1 x _h be5 ju/ice1 ,mat?4 xxi4 #da2 xxii4 #g4 ,if he _h s5t a cruel mess5g] aga9/ man1 :o _h n[ act$ s horrid a rebellion1 x _h be5 no /range ?+4 ,z he did s5d an angel ) a flam+ sword to encompass ! tree ( life1 he might h enl>g$ t angel's commission1 to take v5geance on man3 & ?is is ! wond]1 he did n s5d aft] ?is mann]4 ,b :at he>t c\ld ?is ent] into8 ,:o c\ld imag9e su* a ?+ z ?is8 ,god to s5d1 & to s5d = peace1 to 8 rebelli\s foot/ool6 ,man c\ld n h look$ = acceptance be=e ! ?rone1 if he _h pres5t$ & s5t fir/ up supplications & humble cries to heav52 & !re=e f9d+ himself mis]able1 y see he is at 8 wits end1 he is desp]ate1 & gives x ov]1 & s flies away to hide himself1 c]ta9ly expect+ t ! fir/ message f heav5 %\ld be to arm all ! creatures aga9/ him to de/roy him4 ,b1 ,o :at a wond]ful1 yet bless$ surprisal6 ,god himself comes d[n1 & n = any su* end z v5geance1 ?\gh j1 b to publi% & hold =? a cov5ant ( reconciliation & peace1 to conv9ce man ( s91 & to com=t him ) ! glad tid+s ( a ,r$eem]1 ( "o to be s5t 9 ! lik5ess ( fle%4 ,x is ! gr&eur & maje/y ( k+s & great m5 to let o!rs come to !m ) _! petitions2 & x is acc\nt$ a r>e ?+ if !y be accessible & affable3 b t ! ,"l ( lords & ,k+ ( k+s1 :o sitte? 9 ! circle ( ! heav5s1 & be=e :om all ! inhabitants ( ! e>? are z poor gras%opp]s1 or crawl+ worms1 ab\t ^: ?rone !re are t5 ?\s& times t5 ?\s& glori\s spirits m9i/]+ unto him1 z ,daniel saw him1 7*ap4 vii4 #i1 #aj17--t su* a "o %\ld n only admit su* z we to come to him1 & (f] our suits to 8 ,highness1 b himself fir/ to come d[n unto ,adam1 & (f] peace to him1 & !n s5d 8 own ,son6 ,& :at 7 we t he %\ld make any motion ab\t u1 or make any mission to u8 ,rom4 v4 #aj4 ,:ile we 7 yet 8enemies10 t we 7 :5 he s5t4 ,o h[ ha? 8 love triumph$ ov] 8 ju/ice6 ,b ne$$ he fe> our enmity1 t he %\ld seek peace8 ,n[ise2 "o look ( 8 angry c\nt5ance w\ld h look$ u into no?+1--8,?\ looke/ ^u me1 & ,i am n2 "o rebuke ( 8 = iniquity1 w\ld h made our beauty consume z ! mo?1 f> m ! /roke ( 8 h& _h consum$ u10 ,psalm xxxix4 #aa4 ,b t is ! wond] inde$1--:ile we 7 yet 8enemies20 & weak too1 nei!r able to help ourselves1 nor hurt him 9 ! lea/1 & s c\ld d no?+ to allure him1 no?+ to t]rify him1 no?+ to engage 8 love1 no?+ to make him fe>2 yet !n he makes ?is motion1 & mission to u1 8,god s5d+10 c4 ,god s5d+1 & 8s5d+ 8 own ,son10 t is yet a /ep high]4 ,_h he s5t an angel1 x _h be5 wond]ful1 "o ( ^? m9i/]+ spirits ab\t ! ?rone be+ f> m glori\s ?an man4 ,b 8,god s lov$ ! _w1 t he s5t 8 ,son40 ,might he n h done x by o!rs8 ,b he _h a high] project2 & v]ily1 !re is m my/]y 9 ! end & mann] ( our r$emption1 ?an difficulty 9 ! ?+ itself4 ,no "q1 he might h enabl$ ! creature1 by 8 almighty p[]1 to h de/roy$ ! works ( ! devil1 & might h deliv]$ captive man "s o!r way4 ,he ne$$ n1 = any necessity ly+ ^u him1 to g su* a r\nd z ! ,fa!r to give ! ,son1 & ! ,son to receive1--z ,god to s5d1 & ! ,son to be s5t4 ,nay1 he might h sp>$ all pa9s1 & )\t any mess5g]1 imm$iately p>don$ man's s91 & adopt$ him to ! place ( sons4 ,?us he _h done ! bus9ess1 )\t 8 ,son's1 or any o!r's travail & lab\r 9 blood & suff]+4 ,b ?is pr(\nd my/]y1 9 ! mann] ( x1 decl>es ! highness & excell5cy ( ! end ,god propos$1 & t is ! manife/ation ( 8 love2 8,behold1 :at mann] ( love ! ,fa!r ha? be/[$ on u10 #a ,john iii4 #a4 ,& 89 ?is 0 manife/$ ! love ( ,god t[>d u1 t ,god s5t 8 only begott5 ,son into ! _w10 #a ,john iv4 #i4 ,& truly = su* a design & purpose1 all ! _w c\ld n h contriv$ su* a suitable & excell5t mean z ?is4 ,no?+ besides ?is c\ld h decl>$ su* love4 ,!re is no expression ( love imag9able to ?is1--to give 8 ,son1 & only begott5 ,son = u4 ,x _h be5 en\gh1 out ( m]e compassion1 to h sav$ u1 h[ev] x _h be54 ,b if he _h giv5 all1 & done all besides ?is1 he _h n s manife/$ ! inf9ite fulness ( love4 ,!re is no gift s suitable to ! greatness & magnific5ce ( 8 maje/y1 z ?is1--"o t ?\ght x no robb]y to be equal ) himself4 ,any gift _h be5 inf9itely above u1 because f him2 b ?is is n only inf9itely above u1 b equal to himself1 & fitte/ to decl>e himself4 ,b !n1 !re is yet a high] rise ( ! my/]y1 or a l[] desc5t ( ,god2 = x is all "o1 ,god desc5d+ is ! wond] asc5d+1--he s5t 8 ,son4 ,man's admiration is already exhau/$ 9 t4 ,b if !re 7 any ?+ beh9d1 ?is :i* foll[s w\ld consume x1--9 ! fle%4 ,if he _h s5t 8 own ,son1 might he n h s5t him 9 an e/ate & condition suitable to 8 glory1 z x became ! ,pr9ce & ,heir ( all ?+s1 him by :om all 7 creat$ & d subsi/8 ,nay1 b he is s5t1 & t 9 a /ate ( humiliation & condesc5d5cy1 inf9itely bel[ 8 own dignity4 ,t ev] he 0 made a creature1 t ! ,mak] ( all %\ld be s5t 9 ! =m ( any ?+ he _h made1 ,o :at a disp>agem5t6 ,!re is no su* di/ance betwe5 ! highe/ pr9ce on ! ?rone1 & ! base/ begg> on ! dunghill1 z betwe5 ! only begott5 ( ! ,fa!r1 :o is ! brightness ( 8 glory1 & ! mo/ glori\s angel t ev] 0 made4 ,& yet1 x w\ld be a wond] to ! _w1 if a k+ %\ld s5d 8 son 9 ! habit & /ate ( a begg>1 to call 9 ! poor1 & lame1 & bl9d1 to ! fell[%ip ( 8 k+dom4 ,x _h be5 a great my/]y1 !n1 if ,god _h be5 manife/$ 9 ! nature ( angels1 a great abasem5t ( 8 maje/y4 ,b1 ,o :at mu/ x be = ,god to be manife/$ 9 ! fle%1 9 ! base/1 naughtie/1 & mo/ corruptible ( all ! creatures1 ev5 ! v dregs ( ! creation1 t h sunk d[n to ! bottom6 8,all fle% is grass20 & :at m )]+ & fad+1 ev5 ! fl[] & p]fection ( x6 ,is4 xl4 #f4 ,du/ x is1 & :at bas]8 ,g54 xviii4 #bg4 ,& corruption x is1 & :at vil]8 #a ,cor4 xv4 #dd4 ,& yet ,god s5t 8 ,son 9 ! fle%4 ,is ?is a manife/ation8 ,nay1 r1 x is a hid+ & obscuration ( 8 glory4 ,x is ! putt+ on ( a d>k veil to eclipse 8 brightness4 ,yet manife/$ he is1 z ! int5dm5t ( ! "w he 0 ab\t requir$1--manife/$ to reproa* & ignom9y = our s94 ,?is is "o1 & a great po9t ( ,*ri/'s humiliation1--t he took n on him ! nature ( angels1 b ! se$ ( ,abraham1 ,heb4 ii4 #af4 ,b yet1 to complete ?is my/]y m1 ! ,son desc5ds a ?ird /ep l[]1 t ! my/]y may asc5d s mu* ! high]1 9 ! lik5ess ( fle%8 ,n s1 b 9 ! lik5ess ( s9ful fle%4 ,if he _h appe>$ 9 ! prime fl[] & p]fection ( fle%1 9 ! v goodl9ess ( x1 yet x _h be5 a disp>agem5t4 ,if he _h come d[n z glori\s z he once w5t up1 & n[ 8sits at ! "r h& ( ! maje/y on high20 if he _h be5 always 9 t respl5d5t habit he put on 9 8 transfiguration2 t _h be5 yet an abasem5t ( 8 maje/y4 ,b1 to come 9 ! lik5ess ( s9ful fle%1 ?\gh n a s9n]1 yet 9 ! lik5ess ( a s9n]1--s l z t1 t\*+ 8 outw>d appe>ance1 no eye c\ld disc]n any diff]5ce1 compass$ ab\t ) all ^? infirmities & necessities1 :i* are ! foll[]s & att5dants ( s9 9 u2 8a man ( sorr[s & acqua9t$ ) grief20 a man :o all 8 lifetime _h intimate acqua9tance1 & famili>ity ) grief4 ,grief & he 7 long acqua9tance1 & nev] p>t$ till dea? p>t$ !m4 ,nay1 n only 0 he1 9 8 outw>d e/ate1 subject to all ^? mis]ies & infirmities unto :i* s9 subjects o!r m51 b some?+ beyond all1 88 visage 0 m m>r$ ?an any man's1 & 8 =m m ?an ! sons ( m510 ,isa4 lii4 #ad2 & !re=e he 0 a hiss+ & a/oni%m5t to _m4 ,he _h no =m nor comel9ess 9 him1 & no beauty to make him desirable2 & !re=e 8 own fri5ds 7 a%am$ ( him1 & hid _! faces f him2 8he 0 despis$ & reject$ ( m510 ,isa4 liii4 #b1 #c4 ,?us y see1 he comes 9 ! mo/ despicable & disgraceful =m ( fle% t c be2 & an abject among m51 & z himself speaks 9 ,psal4 xxii4 #f1 8a worm1 & n a man20 a reproa* ( m51 & despis$ among ! p4 ,n[ ?is1 ,i say1 is ! cr[n+ ( ! great my/]y ( godl9ess1 :i*1 )\t all controv]sy1 is ! my/]y 9 all ! _w t ha? 9 x mo/ greatness & goodness comb9$ toge!r1 t is ! subject ( ! highe/ admiration1 & ! f\nta9 ( ! sweete/ consolation t ei!r reason or religion c af=d4 ,! my/]ies ( ! ,tr9ity are s high1 t if any d>e to rea* to !m1 he do? b cat* ! l[] fall27#aga7 x is z if a worm w\ld attempt to t\* ! sun 9 ! firmam5t4 ,b ?is my/]y is ,god com+ d[n to man1 to be h&l$ & se5 ( m51 because man c\ld n rise up to ,god's highness4 ,x is ,god desc5d+ to our bas5ess1 & s com+ ne> u to save u4 ,x is n a conf\nd+ b a sav+ my/]y4 ,!re is ! highe/ tru? 9 x1 = ! und]/&+ to contemplate & admire2 & !re is ! greate/ good 9 x1 = ! w to *oose & re/ ^u4 ,x is contriv$ = wond] & delight to m5 & angels4 ,^! ?ree1 :i* ! angelic song runs ^u1 are ! jewels ( x1--8glory to ,god1 peace on e>?1 & good-w t[>d m540 ,s]mon ,,xii4 ,v]se #c4--8;,= :at ! law c\ld n d1 9 t x 0 weak ?\gh ! fle%1 ,god s5d+ 8 own ,son10 c4 ,( all ! works ( ,god t[>ds man1 c]ta9ly !re is none ha? s mu* wond] 9 x1 z ! s5d+ ( 8 ,son to become man2 & s x requires ! exacte/ att5tion 9 u4 ,let u ga!r our spirits to consid] ( ?is my/]y1--n to pry into ! secrets ( x curi\sly1 z if we _h no m to d b to satisfy our und]/&+s2 b r t we may see :at ?is conc]ns u1 & :at in/ruction or advantage we may h by x1 t s x may ravi% our affections4 ,i believe !re is v palpable & gross ignorance 9 ?\s&s ( ! v ?+ itself4 ,_m :o pr(ess ,jesus ,*ri/1 "k n 8 natures1 or 8 glori\s p]son1--d n appreh5d ei!r 8 highness z ,god1 or 8 l[ness z man4 ,b truly1 ! ?+ t ,i d mo/ admire1 is1 t ^? :o pret5d to m k ( ?is my/]y1 yet few ( !m d ent] ^u any s]i\s consid]ation ab\t x1--= :at use & purpose x is2 ?\gh x be ! f\ndation ( our salvation1 ! *ief gr\nd ( our fai?1 & ! great spr+ ( our consolation4 ,yet to improve ! k ( x to any purpose ( t k9d1 is a ?+ s r>e1 ev5 among true ,*ri/ians1 t x is little ! subject ( _! m$itation4 ,i ?9k1 inde$1 ! lively improvem5t ( ?is my/]y ( godl9ess w\ld be v effectual to make u really :at we are said to be1 t is1 ,*ri/ians4 ,!re is some?+ to ?is purpose1 #a ,john iv4 #b1 #c1 #ae1 & v4 #a4 ,! confess+ & kn[+ t ,jesus ,*ri/ is come 9 ! fle%1 & is ! ,son ( ,god1 be=e 8 tak+ on fle%1 is made a "* ( a spiritual man t dwelle? 9 ,god4 ,n t a b>e ext]nal confession1 or int]nal op9ion & ass5t to su* a tru?1 is ( s mu* value1--:i* yet is ! height t _m atta9 unto2 b x is su* a s\l ackn[l$gm5t1 su* an he>t approbation ( ?is my/]y1 z draws along/ ! admiration & affection aft] x1 z fixe? ! he>t ^u ?is object alone1 = life & salvation4 ,! devils confess$ & believ$1 b !y trembl$ at x1 ,luke iv4 #cd1 #da4 ,he 0 afraid ( :at he knew1 b ,pet] confess$ & lov$ :at he knew2 yea1 he did ca/ 8 s\l ^u t ,"l :om he confess$4 ,x is su* an ackn[l$gm5t ( ,*ri/1 z drawe? ! s\l1 & unites x to him1 by a s]i\s & liv+ embracem5t4 ,su* a sight ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ha? bo? tru? & goodness 9 x1 9 ! highe/ measure2 & s do? n only con/ra9 ! ass5t ( ! m9d1 b is a p[]ful attractive to ! he>t1 to come to him1 & live 9 him4 ,i pray y consid] !n :at mom5t is 9 ?is tru?1 t y may inde$ apply y\r s\ls to ! consid]ation ( :at is 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ ?us reveal$1 n simply to "k x1 b = a fur!r improvem5t ( x1 to seek life 9 him1 t ! /amp & impression ( ?is ,savi\r may be set s deeply on y\r s\ls1 z t y may express ?is 9 a real confession ( him 9 y\r words & works1 ,tit4 i4 #af2 ,matt4 vii4 #ba4 ,?is is inde$ to "k & confess t ,jesus ,*ri/ is come 9 ! fle%1 to fet* !nce ! gr\nd ( all our hope & consolation1 & to draw !nce ! mo/ p[]ful motives to walk+ 8ev5 z he walk$10 to improve x = confid5ce 9 him1 & ob$i5ce to him4 ,i %all speak !n a ^w ( ^! two great ends & purposes1--( ,god's s5d+ 8 own ,son1 9 ! lik5ess ( s9ful fle%1 8 own glory & man's good4 ,! song ( angels at 8 bir? %[s ?is1--8,glory to ,god 9 ! highe/1 peace on e>?1 & good w t[>d m540 ,8 glory is manife/$ 9 x 9 an em95t mann]4 ,! glory ( 8 wisdom1--t f\nd out a rem$y4 ,:at a deep contrivance 0 x6 ,h[ inf9itely beyond all creature inv5tions6 ,truly !re are ri*es ( wisdom1 dep?s ( wisdom 9 x4 ,i ?9k x c\ld nev] h ent]$ ! ?\ght ( m5 or angels2--all m5 once to be dr[n$ "u a deluge ( s9 & mis]y1 & made subjects to ,god's righte\s judgm5t1 & !n to f9d out a way h[ to deliv] & save s _m6 ,all ! wisdom t %9es 9 ! ord] & beauty ( ! _w seems to be b a rude draught to ?is4 ,!n1 h]e9 do? ! glory ( 8 m]cy & grace %9e mo/ brightly1 t he transf]s ! puni%m5t due to man's s9 ^u 8 own ,son1 t :5 no ransom c\ld be f\nd by man1 he f9ds x out1 h[ to satisfy 8 own ju/ice1 & save u4 ,truly1 ?is is ! mo/ %9+ jewel 9 ! cr[n ( ,god's glory1--s mu* m]cy t[>ds s mis]able s9n]s1 s mu* grace t[>ds ! rebelli\s4 ,if he _h p>don$ s91 )\t any satisfaction1 :at ri* grace _h x be56 ,b truly1 to provide ! ,lamb & sacrifice himself1 to f9d out ! ransom1 & to exact x ( 8 own ,son1 9 our "n1 is a te/imony ( m]cy & grace f> beyond t4 ,b !n1 8 ju/ice is v conspicu\s 9 ?is "w4 ,& inde$ ^! two d illu/rate "o ano!r2 ! ju/ice ( ,god1 9 tak+ & exact+ ! puni%m5t ( s9 ^u 8 own well-belov$ ,son1 do? mo/ em95tly height5 ! m]cy & grace ( ,god t[>ds u2 & 8 grace & m]cy 9 pass+ by u1 do? mo/ m>vell\sly illu/rate ! righte\sness ( ,god1 9 mak+ 8 own ,son a curse = u4 ,:at te/imony c be giv5 9 ! _w1 ( ,god's displeasure at s91 ( 8 righte\sness 9 puni%+ s91 l ?is6 ,!re 0 no su* te/imony ( love to s9n]s & no su* demon/ration ( hatr$ at s9 imag9able4 ,t he did n puni% s9 9 u1 b transf] x ov] on 8 mo/ belov$ ,son1 ,o :at love & grace6 ,& t he did puni% 8 own ,son1 :5 /&+ 9 ! place ( s9n]s1 ,o :at righte\sness & ju/ice6 ,?is is t glori\s my/]y1 ! conjunction ( ^! two respl5d5t jewels1 ju/ice & m]cy1 ( love & displeasure1 9 "o *a9 ( ,*ri/'s inc>nation1 into :i* ! angels desire to look1 #a ,pet4 i4 #ab4 ,& truly !y d wond] at x1 & praise f wond]4 ,?is is x1 t ! praises ( m5 & angels %all roll ab\t et]nally4 ,david1 7,ps4 ciii4 #bj17 =esee+ ?is day1 =etold t angels %\ld praise him1 & n[ x is fulfill$1 :5 all ^! glori\s companies ( holy1 p[]ful spirits1 welcome ! ,son ( ,god into ! _w1 by t heav5ly h>mony ( praise4 ,luke ii4 #ad4 ,:at lumpi%ness & e>?l9ess is 9 u1 t we d n rise up above1 to ?is melody 9 our spirits1 to jo9 ) angels 9 ?is song1 we1 ,i say1 :om x mo/ conc]ns6 ,! angels wond]1 & praise & wond] at ?is1 because ! glory ( ,god %9es s brightly 9 x1 z if !re 7 _m suns 9 "o firmam5t1 z ! light ( sev5 days 9 "o4 ,^! ?ree especially1--wisdom1 m]cy & grace1 ju/ice & righte\sness1 e "o ( !m looks l ! sun 9 its /r5g?1 c>ri$ ab\t 9 ?is orb ( ! r$emption ( man1 to ! ravi%+ ( ! he>ts ( all ! hon\rable & glori\s companies above1 & mak+ !m *e]fully & will+ly to contribute all _! s]vice to ?is "w1 to be m9i/]+ spirits to wait on ! heirs ( salvation6 ,n[1 :5 ! glory ( ! highe/ raise? up su* a melodi\s song above1 among angels1 ,o :at %\ld bo? ! glory ( ! highe/ ,god1 & ! highe/ good ( man d to u6 ,:5 ! greate/ glory ( ,god1 & ! *iefe/ advantage ( man are l9k$ toge!r 9 ?is *a91 :at %\ld we d b admire & adore1 adore & admire1 &1 :ile we are 9 ?is e>?1 s5d up our cons5t to t h>mony 9 heav56 ,9 relation to our good1 mu* might be said1 b we %all briefly %[ unto y1 t x is ! greate/ confirmation ( our fai?1 & ! /ronge/ motive to humility1 t c be af=d$4 ,n[1 if we c\ld be compos$ ?us unto confid5ce & rev]5ce1 to glorify him by believ+ & to abase ourselves1 to believe 9 him1 & walk humbly ) him1 ^u ! m$itation ( ,*ri/'s com+ 9 ! fle%1 ?is w\ld make u true ,*ri/ians inde$4 ,!re is no?+1 ,i "k m p[]ful to p]suade u ( ! reality ( ,god's invitations & promises to u ?an ?is4 ,we are /ill seek+ signs & tok5s ( ,god's love1 some?+ to w>rant u to come to ,god 9 ,*ri/1 & to p]suade u t we %all be welcome1 & _m ,*ri/ians puddle !mselves 9 ! mire ( _! own d>kness & disc\ragem5t1 because !y _c f9d any ?+ 9 !mselves t c give b ! lea/ probable conjecture1 t he w admit & welcome !m to come to him1 or t su* preci\s promises1 & sweet invitations1 c belong to su* s9n]s z !y conceive !mselves to be4 ,truly1 my belov$1 ,i ?9k1 :ile we ex]cise ourselves ?us1 we are seek+ ! sun ) a c&le1 mak+ t :i* is 9 itself z bright z ! light to be m d>k4 ,! evid5ce ( ,god's reality 9 (f]+ life to y 9 ,*ri/1 & 8 will+ness to receive y is n )\t ! compass ( 8 invitation1 & yet y seek x :]e x is lea/ to be f\nd1 t is1 9 y\rselves4 ,b inde$1 8 invitations 9 ! gospel c>ry ! evid5ce 9 _! bosom1--t :i* is above all o!r signs & evid5ces t he did ev5 s5d 8 own ,son 9 ! fle% = ?is purpose4 ,is !re any ?+ besides ?is1 ei!r great] or cle>]8 ,i ?9k we are l ^? :o1 :5 !y _h se5 _m signs & wond]s done by ,*ri/1 :i* did be> te/imony to all ! _w ( 8 div9e nature1 yet !y w\ld n be satisfi$1 b s\ght out ano!r sign1 tempt+ him1 ,matt4 xvi4 #a4 ,& truly1 he might return ?is answ] to u1 8,o wick$ & adult]\s g5]ation1 t seeke? aft] a sign1 !re %all no sign be giv5 to !e1 b ! sign ( ! prophet ,jonas40 ,! greate/ te/imony t c be imag9$1 is giv5 already1--t ! ,fa!r %\ld s5d 8 only begott5 & well belov$ ,son into ! /ate ( a s]vant = man4 ,if ?is d n satisfy1 ,i "k n :at w4 ,i see n h[ any "w ( 8 ,_s 9 u1 c make s mu* evid5ce ( 8 reality & fai?fulness 9 ! gospel1 & ( 8 will+ness to welcome s9n]s4 ,all ! works ( ! creation1 all ! works ( grace1 are no?+ to ?is1 to manife/ 8 love to m52 & !re=e !re is a s+ul> note ^u x1 8,god s lov$ ! _w1 t he gave 8 ,son10 ,john iii4 #af4 ,& 9 ?is 0 8 love manife/$1 t he s5t 8 ,son1 #a ,john iv4 #i4 ,if m5 & angels _h set !mselves to devise & f9d out a pl$ge or confirmation ( ! love ( ,god1 !y w\ld h fall5 ^u "s revelation unto1 or "s op]ation ^u _! spirits4 ,b1 alas1 ?is is inf9itely above t4 ,8 own express image1 & ! brightness ( 8 glory1 is come d[n to he> witness ( 8 love1 nay1 he :o is equal ) himself 9 glory1 is giv5 z a gift to m52 & is n he inf9itely m ?an creat$ gifts or graces1 :o is ! v spr+ & f\nta9 ( !m all8 8,god s lov$ ! _w10 t truly he gave no su* gift besides1 to te/ify su* a love4 ,!re=e1 :5 all t he ha? done 9 ?is k9d _c satisfy ?y scrupul\s m9d1 b ?\ wilt /ill g on1 to seek m confirmation ( 8 read9ess to receive !e1 ,i ?9k x is a tempt+ ( ! ,holy ,"o1 :i* may draw su* an answ] f him1 ,o wick$ & adult]\s p]son1 !re %all no sign be giv5 !e1 b t :i* is d>k] ?an ! =m]1 t :i* ?\ %alt und]/& less4 ,?\ maye/ get :at ?\ seeke/1 p]haps "s m satisfaction 9 ?y own condition1 b x %all plunge !e m 9 ! issue4 ,?\ %alt always be unsettl$1 & 8uncon/ant z wat]1 ?\ %alt n excel40 ,i confess inde$1 if we speak ( ! manife/ation ( "o's p>ticul> int]e/ 9 ^! promises1 & ( an evid5ce ( ! love ( ,god to !e1 9 p>ticul>1 !n !re mu/ ne$s be some?+ wr\ght by ! ,holy ,_s on ?y s\l1 to draw d[n ! g5]al te/imony ( ,god's love to mank9d into a p>ticul> application to ?yself4 ,b t ,i d n speak ( n[1 because t is ! seal+ ( ! ,_s aft] believ+1 & because y are always unsettl$ 9 ! fir/ & ma9 po9t1 ( fly+ unto ! ,son1 & wait+ on him = life1 !re=e h y s mu* inevid5ce & weakness 9 t :i* foll[s4 ,t :i* ,i n[ speak ( is1 t if ?is 7 cordially believ$1 & s]i\sly consid]$1 t ,god s5t 8 own ,son 9 ! fle%1 to save s9n]s1 y c\ld n readily h any d\bt1 b t y\r com+ to him = salvation w\ld be welcome4 ,y c\ld n say1 t su* preci\s invitations c\ld n belong to s9n]s1 or t he c\ld n love ! l ( y4 ,truly1 ,i ?9k1 if ! g5]al 7 laid to he>t1 t ,god ha? s lov$ mank9d1 t he gave su* a gift unto !m1 !re is none c\ld make any m "q ( 8 reality1 :5 t gift is t5d]$ to any 9 p>ticul>4 ,nay1 ,i ?9k x is ! inconsid]ation ( ?is g5]al evid5ce & manife/ation ( love to ! _w1 t makes y s p]plex$ 9 p>ticul>s4 ,c\ld y h s mu* difficulty to believe 8 love to y1 if y inde$ believe t he ha? lov$ ! _w1 t is1 s _m ?\s&s l y8 ,is !re s mu* di/ance1 ,i pray y1 betwe5 y & ano!r1 z betwe5 him & all8 ,if1 !n1 he loves s _m mis]able s9n]s1 is !re any impossibility 9 x1 b he may love y8 ,= :at is 9 !m t might conciliate 8 love8 ,i tell y :y ,i ?9k ! "r appreh5sion ( ! g5]al tru?s ( ! gospel w\ld be able1 l ! sun 9 its /r5g?1 to scatt] all ! cl\ds & mi/s ( our p>ticul> int]e/-debates1 because ,i f9d1 t ^? v gr\nds1 ^u :i* y call 9 "q y\r own p>ticul> int]e/1 if y did consid] !m1 y w\ld f9d !y g a fur!r l5g?1 to conclude aga9/ all o!rs1 & ei!r !y h no /r5g? 9 y\r case1 or !y w be ( equal =ce to batt] d[n ! confid5ce ( all ! sa9ts1 & ! c]ta9ty ( all ! promises4 ,:at is x t tr\bles y1 b t y are s9n]s1 & su* s9n]s1 s vile & loa?some8 ,f :5ce y d conclude1 n only t y h no pres5t assurance ( 8 love1 b t he _c love su* a "o z y are4 ,n[1 ,i say1 if ?is hold good1 9 ref]5ce to y1 take he$ t y condemn n y\rselves 9 t :i* y approve1--t is1 t y d n dispute aga9/ ! int]e/ ( all ! sa9ts1 :o 7 su* z y are1 & ! t5? ( ^? fundam5tal positions ( ! gospel4 8,god s lov$ ! _w10 c4 ,& s y d n only wrong y\rselves1 b all o!rs1 & n only s1 b y (f] ! greate/ indignity to him t out ( love s5t 8 ,son1 & to him :o1 out ( love1 came & laid d[n 8 life4 ,o consid] h[ y indignify7#agb7 & set at n\ght t great manife/ation ( ,god's love1 8,god manife/$ 9 ! fle%10 h[ y despise 8 love pl$ge to s9n]s1 a great] ?an :i* he c\ld n give y1 because z great z himself6 ,o t y c\ld see ! consequ5ce ( y\r anxi\s & p]plex+ d\bts1--t !y d n only an injury to y\r own s\ls1 b t !y are ( a m bloody nature6 ,if !y held good1 !y w\ld cut (f ! life & salvation ( all believ]s1 &1 :i* is worse1 !y w\ld1 by an unavoidable consequ5ce1 conclude an anti*ri/ian po9t1 t ,*ri/ is n come 9 ! fle%4 ,i besee* y1 unb[el y\r evils1 t y may abhor !m4 ,?is may /r5g!n our fai?1 & m9i/] mu* consolation1 9 ano!r consid]ation too1 t :i* is laid d[n1 ,heb4 ii4 #ag1 & iv4 #ae1 t he 0 p>tak] ( our nature & 9 all ?+s l unto 8 bre?r51 t s he might be a m]ciful ,high ,prie/1 able to succ\r u & t\*$ ) ! feel+ ( our infirmities4 ,:at /rong consolation may be suck$ out ( ^! brea/s6 ,:5 x 0 impossible t man c\ld rise up to ,god1 because ( 8 inf9ite highness & hol9ess1 behold1 ,god ha? come d[n to man1 9 8 l[ness & bas5ess4 ,he ha? s5t d[n ?is ladd] f heav5 to ! e>?1 t poor wret*$ s9n]s may asc5d ^u x4 ,x is come d[n z l[ z our infirm1 weak1 & frail nature1 t we may h easy com+ up to x1 & go+ up ^u x to heav54 ,!re=e 8 fle% is call$ a 8new & liv+ way10 because a poor s9n] may be assur$ ( welcome & acceptation ) "o ( 8 own k9d1 8 bro!r1--7he 0 n a%am$ to call u bre?r517--fle% ( 8 fle%1 & bone ( 8 bone4 ,?is may make boldness ( access1 t we h n ,god to speak to1 or come to imm$iately1 z he is clo!d ) glory & maje/y1 & z ! ,jews he>d him on m\nt ,s9ai1 & desir$ a m$iator betwe5 him & !m1 b t great prophet promis$ to !m ha? come1 & we h him betwe5 u & ,god1--z l[ z we1 t we may speak to him1 8rid+ ^u an ass10 a l[ ass1 t e "o may :isp] _! desires 9 8 e>--& yet z high z ,god1 t he may speak to ,god1 & h p[] ) him4 ,truly1 ?is is a sweet try/+ place to meet ,god 91 t no s9n] may h any fe> to come to x1 to ?is treaty ( peace & reconciliation4 ,h[ may x p]suade u ( t great privilege t we may 8become ! sons ( ,god10 :5 ! ,son ( ,god is become ! ,son ( man1 ,john i4 #aa1 #ab4 ,truly1 ?\gh x be h>d to be believ$1 t su* z we %\ld become ! sons ( ! great ,k+1 yet x is no?+ s /range z ?is1 t ! et]nal & only begott5 ,son ( ! great ,god1 %\ld become ! ,son ( wret*$ man4 ,t highness w be easily believ$1 if we consid] ?is l[ness4 ,x w n be s h>d to p]suade a s\l t !re is a way ( union & reconciliation to ,god1 ( be+ yet at peace ) him1 if ?is be pond]$1--t ,god ha? m>ri$ 8 own nature ) ours1--9 "o p]son1 to be a pl$ge ( t union & peace4 ,& !n h[ mu* quick5+ & com=t may x yield u1 t he 0 n only a man1 b a mis]able man1 & t n ?r\gh any necessity1 b only ! necessity ( love & compassion4 ,he _h en\gh ( m]cy to save u z ,god1 he _h en\gh ( love & compassion z man1 b he w\ld take on mis]y too 9 8 own p]son1 t he might be exp]im5tally m]ciful to u4 ,c]ta9ly1 ! exp]i5ce ( mis]y & infirmity mu/ sup]add "s t5d]ness to ! he>t ( our ,high ,prie/4 ,b ?\gh x did n help him to be m pitiful1 yet x 0 done = u1 to help u to h m confid5ce 9 him1 & boldness to come unto him4 ,:at an enc\ragem5t is x = a poor man to come unto ! once poor ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o 8_h n :]e to lay 8 head80 ,he kn[s ! evil ( pov]ty1 & he *ose to "k x1 t he might h compassion on !e4 ,) :at boldness may poor afflict$ & despis$ believ]s come to him6 ,:y8 ,because himself _h exp]i5ce ( all t1 & he 0 famili>ly acqua9t$ ) grief & sorr[1 !re=e he c sympa?ize be/ ) !e4 ,let u speak ev5 ( ! s9ful infirmities ?\ art subject to4 ,t !re might be a suitabl5ess 9 him to help !e1 he came z nigh z might be1--he 0 will+ to be tempt$ to s91 & s he kn[s ! p[] t temptations mu/ h ov] weak & frail natures1 b s9 he c\ld n1 = t _h be5 evil = u4 ,let ?is1 !n1 give u boldness to come to him4 ,i w\ld desire to p]suade y to humility f ?is1 accord+ to ! lesson ,*ri/ gives u1 ,matt4 xi4 #bi1 8,le>n ( me1 = ,i am meek & l[ly40 ,& ! apo/le makes s+ul> use ( ?is my/]y ( ! abasem5t ( ! ,maje/y1 to abate f our high e/eem ( ourselves1 ,phil4 ii4 #c-f4 ,o %\ld n ! same m9d be 9 u t 0 9 ,*ri/6 ,god abas$1 man exalt$1--h[ unsuitable are ^!1 ?9k y6 ,god l[ly 9 condition & disposition1 & man1 ?\gh base 9 condition1 yet high 9 8 deposition & 9 8 own e/imation6 ,:at m my/]i\s ?an ,god humbl$8 ,& :at m mon/r\s ?an man pr\d8 ,truly1 pride is ! mo/ de=m$ ?+ 9 a man1 b 9 a ,*ri/ian x is mon/r\s & prodigi\s4 ,if he did humble himself out ( *>ity & love1 :o 0 s high & glori\s1 h[ %\ld we humble ourselves out ( necessity1 :o are s l[ & base8 ,& out ( *>ity & love too1 to be con=m$ & l unto him6 ,nature may p]suade ! "o1 b ,*ri/ianity tea*e? ! o!r1--to be l[ly 9 m9d1 & e/eem e "o bett] ?an ourselves4 ,to be meek1 pati5t1 long-suff]+1 reason may p]suade x1 ^u ! consid]ation ( our own bas5ess1 empt9ess1 frailty1 & no?+ness4 ,b ?is lesson is taught 9 ,*ri/'s s*ool1 n f t motive only1--! =ce ( necessity1 b f a high] motive1--! con/ra9t ( love to ,jesus ,*ri/1--8le>n ( me40 ,suppose !re 7 no necessity ( reason 9 x1 yet affection might be a /rong] necessity to p]suade con=mity to him1 & foll[+ 8 example1 :o became s l[1 & humbl$ himself to ! dea? ev5 = u4 ,s]mon ,,xiii4 ,v]se #c4--8;,& = s9 condemn$ s9 9 ! fle%40 ,! great & wond]ful actions ( great & excell5t p]sons mu/ ne$s h "s great ends answ]able to !m4 ,wisdom w tea* !m n to d /range ?+s1 b = "s r>e purposes1 = x 7 a folly & madness to d great ?+s to compass "s small & petty end1 z unsuitable z t a m\nta9 %\ld travail to br+ =? a m\se4 ,truly we mu/ conceive1 t x mu/ ne$s be "s hon\rable & high bus9ess1 t br\ght d[n s high & hon\rable a p]son f heav5 z ! ,son ( ,god4 ,x mu/ be some?+ proportion$ to 8 maje/y & 8 wisdom4 ,& inde$ s x is4 ,!re is a great capital enemy aga9/ ,god 9 ! _w1 t is s94 ,?is ar*-rebel ha? drawn man f 8 subord9ation to ,god1 & s[n a p]petual discord & enmity betwe5 !m4 ,?is ha? conqu]$ all mank9d1 & among ! re/1 ev5 ! elect & *os5 ( ,god1 ^? :om ,god _h 9 8 et]nal c\nsel pr$e/9at$ to life & salvation4 ,s9 br+s all into bondage1 & ex]cise? ! mo/ p]fect tyranny ov] !m t c be imag9$1 makes m5 to s]ve all its imp]i\s lu/s1 & !n all ! wages is dea?1--x b9ds !m ov] to judgm5t4 ,n[ ?is s$ition & rebellion be+ aris5 9 ! _w1 & "o ( ! mo/ noble creatures c>ri$ away 9 ?is revolt1 f allegiance to ! div9e maje/y1 ! mo/ holy & wise c\nsel ( heav5 concludes to s5d ! ,k+'s ,son1 to compesce7#agc7 ?is rebellion1 to r$uce m5 aga9 unto ob$i5ce1 & de/roy t ar* traitor1 s91 :i* 8 nature mo/ abhors4 ,& = ?is end ! ,son ( ! great ,k+1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 came d[n into ! _w1 to deliv] captive man1 & to condemn conqu]+ s94 ,!re is no object t ,god ha? s pure & p]fect displeasure at z s94 ,!re=e he s5t to condemn t :i* he hates mo/ 7& p]fectly he hates x7--to condemn s94 ,& ?is is express$ z ! err& ( 8 com+1 #a ,john iii4 #e1 #h1 to 8de/roy ! works ( ! devil40 ,all 8 wick$ & helli% plots & contrivances aga9/ man1 all t poison ( enmity & s91 t out ( envy & malice he spu$ out ^u man1 & in/ill$ into 8 nature1 all ^? works ( t pr9ce ( d>kness1 9 entic+ man f ob$i5ce to rebellion1 & tyranniz+ ov] him s9ce1 by ! imp]i\s laws ( 8 own lu/s1 9 a ^w1 all t "w t 0 contriv$ 9 hell1 to br+ poor man d[n to t same mis]y ) devils2 all t ,*ri/1 ! only begott5 ,son ( ! great ,k+1 came 7= ?is noble bus9ess7 to de/roy x1--t t[] :i* ,satan 0 build+ up aga9/ heav51 & _h laid ! f\ndation ( x z l[ z hell1 ?is 0 ,*ri/'s bus9ess d[n among m51 to de/roy t ,babylon1 t t[] ( d>kness & confusion1 & to build up a t[] ( light & life1 to :i* t[] s9n]s might come1 & be safe1 & by :i* !y might really asc5d into heav54 ,"s d by ^! words 8= s910 und]/& ! occasion & reason ( ,*ri/'s com+1 t x 01 because s9 _h conqu]$ ! _w1 & subject$ man to condemnation1 !re=e1 ,jesus ,*ri/ came into ! _w to conqu] s9 & condemn x1 t we might be free f condemnation by s94 ,& ?is 0 ! special cause ( 8 tak+ on fle%4 ,if s9 _h n ent]$ into ! _w1 ,*ri/ _h n come into x1 & if s9 _h n erect$ a ?rone 9 man's fle%1 ,*ri/ _h n tak5 on fle%1--he _h n come 9 ! lik5ess ( s9ful fle%4 ,s t ?is may adm9i/] unto u abundant consolation4 ,if ?is 0 ! v cause ( 8 com+1 t :i* drew him d[n f t delightful & bless$ bosom ( ! ,fa!r1 !n he w c]ta9ly d t :i* he came =4 ,he _c fail ( 8 purpose1 he _c miss 8 end3 he mu/ condemn s91 & save s9n]s4 ,& truly ?is is wond]ful love1 t he took s9 only = 8 p>ty1 & came only = s91 or aga9/ s91 & n aga9/ poor s9n]s4 ,he _h no commission ( ! ,fa!r b ?is1 z himself decl>es1 ,john iii4 #ag2 = 8,god s5t n 8 ,son into ! _w to condemn ! _w1 b t ! _w ?r\gh him might be sav$40 ,z "o obs]ves well1 ,*ri/ w\ld nev] h h9t$ at su* a jeal\sy1 or sugge/$ su* a ?\ght to m5's m9ds1 _h x n be5 9 !m be=e4 ,b ?is we are naturally incl9$ unto1--to ?9k h>d ( ,god1 & c h>dly be p]suad$ ( 8 love1 :5 once we are p]suad$ ( our enmity4 ,inde$ ! mo/ "p ( ! _w fancy a p]suasion ( ,god's love1 & h n _m jeal\sies ( x1 because !y "k n _! own enmity aga9/ ,god4 ,b let a man see himself inde$ ,god's enemy1 & x is v h>d to make him believe any o!r ?+ ( ,god1 b t he c>ries a ho/ile m9d aga9/ him4 ,& !re=e ,*ri/1 to take (f ?is1 p]suades & assures u1 t nei!r ! ,fa!r nor he _h any design ^u poor s9n]s1 nor any ambu%m5t aga9/ !m2 b ma9ly1 if n only1 ?is 0 8 purpose 9 s5d+1 & ,*ri/'s 9 com+1--n aga9/ man1 b aga9/ s92 n to condemn s9n]s1 b to condemn s91 & save s9n]s4 ,o bless$ & unp>allel$ love1 t made su* a real di/9ction betwe5 s9 & s9n]s1 :o 7 s really "o6 ,%all n we be cont5t to h t w(ul & accurs$ union ) s9 dissolv$8 ,%all n we be will+ to let s9 be condemn$ 9 u1 & to h our own s\ls sav$8 ,i besee* y1 belov$ 9 ! ,"l1 d n ?9k to ma9ta9 always ,*ri/'s enemy1 t great traitor aga9/ :i* he came f heav54 ,wond] t he do? n prosecute bo? z enemies2 b if he w de/roy ! "o & save ! o!r1 ,o let x be de/roy$1 n y2 & s mu* ! m1 = t x w de/roy y6 ,look to him1 s iniquity %all n be y\r ru91 b he %all be ! ru9 ( iniquity4 ,b if y w n admit ( su* a division betwe5 y & y\r s9s1 take he$ t y be n et]nally undivid$1 t y h n "o common lot = ev]1 t is1 condemnation4 ,_m w\ld be sav$1 b !y w\ld be sav$ ) s9 too4 ,alas6 t w condemn !e4 ,z = s91 he ha? proclaim$ irreconcilable enmity aga9/ x1 he ha? no qu>t] to give x1 he w nev] come 9 t]ms ( composition ) x1 & all because x is 8 mortal enemy4 ,!re=e let s9 be condemn$1 t ?\ maye/ be sav$4 ,x _c be sav$ ) !e1 b ?\ maye/ be condemn$ ) x4 ,! words1 8= s910 may be tak5 9 ano!r s5se z fitly1 8a sacrifice = s910 s t ! mean+ is1--,jesus ,*ri/ came to condemn & ov]?r[ s9 9 its plea aga9/ u by a sacrifice = s91 t is1 by (f]+ up 8 own body or fle%4 ,& ?us y h ! way & means h[ ,*ri/ conqu]$ s91 & accompli%$ ! bus9ess he 0 s5t =4 ,x 0 by (f]+ a sacrifice = s91 to expiate wra?1 & s satisfy ju/ice4 8,! /+0 & /r5g? 8( dea? is s91 & ! /r5g? ( s9 is ! law10 z ! apo/le speaks x1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #ee4 ,we _h two great enemies aga9/ u1 two great tyrants ov] u1--s9 & dea?4 ,dea? _h pass$ ^u all mank9d4 ,n only ! mis]ies ( ?is life & temporal dea? _h subject$ all m51 b ! fe> ( an et]nal dea?1 ( an ev]la/+ sep>ation f ! bless$ face ( ,god1 might h seiz$ ^u all1 & subject$ !m to bondage1 ,heb4 ii4 #ae4 ,b ! /r5g? & /+ ( t is s92 x is s9 t arms dea? & hell aga9/ u4 ,take away s91 & y take away ! /+1 ! /r5g? ( dea?1--x ha? no =ce or p[] to hurt man4 ,b dea? be+ ! wages due = s91 7,rom4 vi4 #bc47 all ! c]ta9ty & efficacy 9 ! wages fl[s f ?is "w ( d>kness1--s94 ,b n[ 8! /r5g? ( s9 is ! law40 ,?is puts a poisonable & de/ructive virtue 9 ! /+ ( s91 = x is ! s5t5ce ( ,god's law1 & ! ju/ice & righte\sness ( ,god1 t ha? made s insep>able a connection betwe5 s9 & dea?4 ,?is gives s9 a de/roy+ & kill+ virtue4 ,ju/ice arms x ) p[] & au?ority to condemn man1 s t !re c be no fre$om1 no releasem5t f t condemnation1 no es*ew+ t fatal /+ ( dea?1 unless ! s5t5ce ( ,god's law1 :i* ha? pron\nc$ 8?\ %alt die10 be repeal$1 & ! ju/ice ( ,god be satisfi$ by a ransom4 ,& ?is be+ done1 ! /r5g? ( s9 is q gone1 & s ! /+ ( dea? remov$4 ,n[1 ?is _h be5 impossible = man to d4 ,^! p>ties 7 too /rong = any creat$ p[]4 ,! /r5g? ( s9 to condemn may be call$ "s way inf9ite1 because x fl[s f ! un*angeable law ( ! inf9ite ju/ice ( ,god4 ,n[1 :at p[] c\ld enc\nt] t /r5g?1 except t :i* ha? inf9ite /r5g? too8 ,!re=e1 x behov$ ! ,son ( ,god to come = ?is bus9ess2 to condemn s9 & save ! s9n]4 ,& be+ come1 he yokes fir/ ) ! v /r5g? ( s91 = he knew :]e its /r5g? did lie1 & s did enc\nt] fir/ ( all ) t1--ev5 ! ju/ice ( 8 ,fa!r1 ! h&-writ+ ( ord9ances t 0 aga9/ u2 = if once he c set !m aside1 z ei!r vanqui%$ or satisfi$1 he ha? little else to d4 ,n[1 he do? n take a viol5t way 9 ?is ei!r4 ,he do? x n ) ! /rong h&1 b deals wisely1 & 7to speak s ) rev]5ce7 cunn+ly 9 x2 he came "u ! law1 t he might r$eem !m :o 7 "u ! law1 ,gal4 iv4 #d4 ,=ce w n d x1 ! law _c be violat$1 ju/ice _c be compell$ to =ego its "r4 ,!re=e our ,"l ,jesus *oose?1 z x 71 to comp\nd ) ! law1 to submit unto x3 ,he 0 8made "u ! law10 he :o 0 above ! law1 be+ lawgiv] 9 m\nt ,s9ai1 ,acts vii4 #ch2 ,gal4 iii4 #ai4 ,he come? "u ! bond & tie ( x1 to fulfil x3 8,i came n to de/roy ! law b to fulfil x10 ,matt4 v4 #ag4 ,he w\ld n (f] viol5ce to ! law1 to deliv] s9n]s contr>y to ! comm9ation ( x1 or )\t satisfaction giv5 unto x1 = t w\ld reflect ^u ! wisdom & righte\sness ( ! ,fa!r :o gave ! law4 ,b he do? x bett] 9 an amicable way1--by submission & ob$i5ce to all its dem&s4 ,:atsoev] x crav$ ( ! s9n]1 he fulfils t debt4 ,he satisfies ! bond 9 8 own p]son by suff]+1 & fulfils all ! comm&m5ts by ob$i5ce4 ,& ?us1 by subjection to ! law1 he gets p[] ov] ! law1 because 8 subjection takes away all its claim & "r ov] u4 ,!re=e x is said1 t he blott$ out ! h&-writ+ ( ord9ances1 :i* 0 aga9/ u1 by nail+ x to 8 cross2 & s took x out ( ! way1 ,col4 ii4 #ad4 ,hav+ fulfill$ ! bond1 he cancell$ x1 & s x /&s 9 no =ce ei!r aga9/ him or u4 ,?us1 ! /r5g? ( s91 :i* is ! law1 is remov$2 & by ?is means1 s9 is condemn$ 9 ! fle%4 ,by ! suff]+ ( 8 fle%1 x is fall5 f all its plea aga9/ s9n]s2 =1 t ^u :i* x did hang1 viz4 ! s5t5ce ( ! law1 is tak5 out ( ! way1 s t x ha? no app>5t gr\nd to fa/5 any accusation ^u a poor s9n] t flies into ,jesus ,*ri/1 & no gr\nd at all to condemn him1--x is :olly disabl$ 9 t po9t4 ,=1 z ! ,phili/9es f\nd :]e ,samson's /r5g? lay1 & cut 8 hair1 s ,*ri/ ha? 9 8 wisdom f\nd :]e ! /r5g? ( s9's plea aga9/ man lay1 & ha? cut (f ! hair ( x1 t is1 ! h&writ+ ( ord9ances :i* 0 aga9/ u4 ,?is is t :i* ha? be5 %ad[$ out f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w by ! types ( sacrifices & c]emonies4 ,all ^? (f]+s ( bea/s1 ( f[ls1 & su* l1 "u ! law1 held =? ?is "o sacrifice1 t 0 (f]$ 9 ! fulness ( "t to be a propitiation = ! s9s ( ! _w4 ,& some?+ ( ?is 0 us$ among ! ,g5tiles be=e ,*ri/'s com+1 c]ta9ly by tradition f ! fa!rs1 :o h look$ af> (f to ?is day1 :5 ?is sweet-smell+ sacrifice %\ld be (f]$ up to appease ,heav54 ,& x is n )\t a special provid5ce1 & wor?y ! rem>k+1 t s9ce ! pl5>y & sub/antial ,"o 0 (f]$1 ! cu/om ( sacrific+ ha? ceas$ ?r\gh\t ! _w4 ,god1 z x 71 proclaim+ to all m51 by ?is cessation ( sacrifices1 z well z sil5ce ( oracles1 t ! true atonem5t & propitiation is come already1 & ! true ,prophet is come f heav51 to reveal ,god's m9d unto ! _w4 ,!re 7 _m c]emonies 9 sacrific+ obs]v$1 to hold out unto u ! p]fection ( our atonem5t & propitiation4 ,!y laid _! h&s on ! bea/1 :o br\ght x1 to signify ! imputation ( our s9s to ,*ri/1 t he :o knew no s9 0 made s9 = u1 t we might be made ! righte\sness ( ,god 9 him4 ,& truly1 x is wor? ! obs]vation1 t ev5 ^? sacrifices = s9 7 call$ s92 & s ! ^w is us$ promiscu\sly 9 ,leviticus1 to po9t out unto u1 t ,jesus ,*ri/ %\ld make 8 s\l s91 7,isa4 liii4 #aj17 t is1 a sacrifice = s91 & be made s9 = u1 t is1 a sacrifice = s94 ,:5 ! blood 0 p\r$ out 7because )\t %$d+ ( blood !re 0 no reconciliation1 ,heb4 ix4 #bb17 ! prie/ spr9kl$ x sev5 times be=e ! ,"l1 to %ad[ out ! p]fection ( t expiation = our s9s1 9 ! virtue & p]petuity !re( 7,heb4 ix4 #bf7 t he %\ld appe> to put away s9 by ! sacrifice ( himself1--to put x away1 z if x _h nev] be51 by tak+ x on him & be>+ x4 ,& !n ! high prie/ 0 to br+ 9 ( ! blood into ! holy place & )9 ! vail1 & spr9kle ! m]cy seat1 to %[ unto u1 t ! m]it & efficacy ( ,*ri/'s blood %\ld ent] into ! highe/ heav5s to appease ! wra? ( ,god4 ,our ,high ,prie/1 by 8 own blood ha? ent]$ into ! holy place1 hav+ obta9$ et]nal r$emption = u1 ,heb4 ix4 #ab4 ,& truly ?is is t sacrifice1 :i* be+ (f]$ )\t spot to ,god1 pacifies all1 v]4 #ad4 ,s9 ha? a cry1 x crie? al\d = v5geance4 ,?is blood sil5ce? x1 & compose? all to fav\r & m]cy4 ,x ha? s sweet & fragrant a smell 9 ,god's acc\nt1 t x fills heav5 ) ! p]fume ( x4 ,he is t true scape goat1 :o1 not)/&+ t he did he> all ! s9s ( 8 p1 yet he did escape alive4 ,albeit he behov$ to make 8 s\l a sacrifice = s91 & s die = x1 yet by ?is means he ha? condemn$ s91 by be+ condemn$ = s94 ,by ?is means he ha? ov]come dea? & ! grave1 by com+ "u ! p[] ( dea?1 & s is n[ alive = ev]1 to improve 8 victory = our salvation4 ,& by tak+ on our s9s he ha? fully aboli%$ ! p[] & plea ( !m1 z ! goat t 0 s5t to ! wild]ness out ( all m5's sight 0 n to be se5 aga94 ,truly1 ?is is ! way h[ our s9s are buri$ 9 ! grave ( oblivion & remov$ z a cl\d1 & ca/ into ! dep?s ( ! sea1 & s5t away z f> z ! ea/ is f ! we/ t !y may nev] come into judgm5t aga9/ u to condemn u because ,*ri/1 by appeas+ wra? & satisfy+ ju/ice by ! sacrifice ( himself1 ha? ov]?r[n !m 9 judgm5t1 & buri$ !m 9 ! grave ) 8 own body4 ,y see !n my belov$1 a solid gr\nd ( consolation aga9/ all our fe>s & sorr[s2--an answ] to all ! accusations ( our s9s4 ,"h is "o = all1 "o above all4 ,y w\ld h p>ticul> answ]s to satisfy y\r p>ticul> d\bts4 ,y are always seek+ "s satisfaction to y\r consci5ces besides ?is1 b believe x all t c be said1 besides ?is atonem5t & propitiation1 is ( no m virtue to purge y\r consci5ces1 or satisfy y\r p]plex$ s\ls1 ?an ^? repeat$ sacrifices ( old 74 ,:atsoev] y c pit* ^u besides ?is1 x is insuffici5t1 & !re=e y f9d a necessity ( seek+ "s o!r grace or qualification to appease y\r consci5ces1 ev5 z !y _h ne$ to multiply sacrifices4 ,b n[ s9ce ?is p]fect propitiation is (f]$ up = our s9s %\ld n all ^! va9 expiations ( y\r works cease8 ,truly1 !re is no?+ c pacify heav5 b ?is1 & no?+ c appease ?y consci5ce on e>? b ?is too4 ,if y f9d any accusation aga9/ y consid] ,*ri/ ha?1 by a sacrifice = s91 condemn$ s9 9 8 own fle%4 ,! m>ks ( ! spe>1 ( ! nails1 ( ! buffet+s ( 8 fle%1--^! are ! tok5s & pl$ges1 t he enc\nt]$ ) ! wra? due to y\r s9s1 & s ha? cut (f all ! "r t s9 ha? ov] y4 ,if ?\ can/ unfeign$ly 9 ! ,"l's sight say1 t x is ?y s\l's desire to be deliv]$ f s9 z well z wra?1 ?\ w\ld/ gladly fly f condemnation1 !n come to him :o ha? condemn$ s91 by suff]+ ! condemnation ( s91 t he might save ^? :o desire to fly f x to him4 ,s]mon ,,xiv4 ,v]se #d4--8,t ! righte\sness ( ! law might be fulfill$ 9 u40 ,god hav+ a great design to decl>e unto ! _w bo? 8 ju/ice & m]cy t[>ds m51 he f\nd out ?is mean mo/ suitable & proportion$ unto x1 :i* is "h spok5 ( 9 ! ?ird v]se1--to s5d 8 own ,son to be> ! puni%m5t ( s91 t ! righte\sness ( ! law might be freely & graci\sly fulfill$ 9 s9n]s4 ,&1 inde$1 x 0 n imag9able by u1 h[ he c\ld decl>e bo? 9 ! salvation ( s9n]s4 ,he c\ld n h f\nd out a way to decl>e 8 righte\sness & hol9ess1 :i* w\ld n h obscur$ 8 m]cy & grace1 nor a way to manife/ 8 grace & m]cy :i* w\ld n h reflect$ ^u 8 hol9ess & ju/ice1 accord+ to ! lett] ( ! law t 0 giv5 out z ! rule ( life4 ,he t do? !m %all live 9 !m1 & curs$ is e "o t doe? !m n1 c4 ,:at c\ld we expect1 if ?is be fulfill$1 z x w\ld appe> ,god's tru? & hol9ess require8 ,!n we are gone1--no place = m]cy1 if ?is be n fulfill$1 t ! m]cy may be %[$ 9 p>don+ s94 ,!n ! tru? & fai?fulness ( ,god seem to be impair$4 ,?is is ! /rait t all s9n]s w\ld h be5 into1 if ,god _h n f\nd su* an enl>gem5t z ?is--h[ to %[ m]cy )\t wrong+ ju/ice1 & h[ to save s9n]s )\t impair+ 8 fai?fulness4 ,truly1 we may wond]1 :at 0 x t c\ld /rait5 8 maje/y s1 t he mu/ s5d 8 own ,son1 s belov$ ( him1 & bruise him1 & hide 8 face f him1 yea1 & torm5t him1 & n let ! cup pass f him = any entreaties4 ,might he n m easily h nev] add$ su* a comm9ation to ! law1--8?\ %alt die10 or m easily relax$ & repeal$ t s5t5ce1 & pass$ by ! s9n] )\t any m1 ?an exact$ s heavy a puni%m5t f "o t 0 innoc5t8 ,0 x ! satisfaction ( 8 ju/ice t /rait5$ him1 & put a necessity ( ?is ^u him8 ,b truly x seems x _h be5 no m contr>y to righte\sness to h pass$ ov] ! s9n]1 )\t satisfaction1 ?an to require & take x ( "o :o 0 n really guilty4 ,! tru? is1 x 0 n simply ! indisp5sable necessity ( satisfy+ ju/ice1 t put him ^u su* a h>d & unpleasant "w1 z ! bruis+ ( 8 own ,son1 = no d\bt1 he might h z well disp5s$ ) all satisfaction1 z ) ! p]sonal satisfaction ( ! s9n]4 ,b "h ! /rait lay1 & "h 0 ! urg5cy ( ! case1 he _h a purpose to decl>e 8 ju/ice1 & !re=e a satisfaction mu/ be _h n simply to satisfy righte\sness1 b r to decl>e 8 righte\sness1 ,rom4 iii4 #be4 ,n[1 inde$1 to make ^! two %9e toge!r 9 "o "w ( ! salvation ( s9n]s1 all ! _w c\ld n h f\nd out ! l ( ?is--to disp5se ) p]sonal satisfaction 9 ! s9n]1 :i* ! rig\r ( ! law requir$1 & s to admit a sweet mod]ation & relaxation1 t ! ri*es ( 8 grace & m]cy might be manife/$1 & yet )al1 to exact ! same puni%m5t ( ano!r will+ly com+ 9 ! s9n]'s place1 to ! end t all s9n]s may behold 8 righte\sness & ju/ice4 ,& s ?is "w ( ! r$emption ( s9n]s ha? ^! names ( ,god publi%$ by himself1 7,exod4 xxxiv4 #f1 #g47 to ,moses1 engrav5 deeply ^u x1 m]cy & goodness spell$ out at l5g? 9 x1--= love 0 ! rise ( all1 & love did run along/ 9 all1 yet s1 z !re is room to speak out 8 hol9ess1 & righte\sness1 & ju/ice1 n s mu* to affright s9n]s1 z to make 8 m]cy ! m amiable & wond]ful4 ,i "k n a m press+ gr\nd ( /rong consolation1 nor a firm] bulw>k ( our confid5ce & salvation1 ?an ?is conjunction ( m]cy & ju/ice 9 ! bus9ess4 ,!re might h be5 always a secret h9k7#agd7 ( jeal\sy & suspicion 9 our m9ds1 :5 ,god publi%e? m]cy & =giv5ess to u freely4 ,o h[ %all ! law be satisfi$1 & ! importunity ( ju/ice & fai?fulness1 t ha? pron\nc$ a s5t5ce ( dea? ^u u1 answ]$6 ,%all n ! righte\s law be a los] ?is way1 if ,i be sav$1 & x n satisfi$ by ob$i5ce or suff]+6 ,h[ h>d w\ld x be to p]suade a s\l ( free p>don1 t sees su* a sev]e s5t5ce /&+ aga9/ x6 ,b n[ !re is no place = d\bt+4 ,all is contriv$ = ! enc\ragem5t & happ9ess ( poor s9n]s1 t we may come to him ) full p]suasion ( 8 read9ess & incl9abl5ess to p>don1 s9ce ,jesus ,*ri/ ha? tak5 ! law & ju/ice ( ,god (f our head1 & u (f _! h&1 & s9ce he ha? reckon$ ) !m1 = :at is due by u & paid x )\t u1--!n we h a cle> way1 & ready access to p>don1 & to believe 8 read9ess to p>don4 ,& ?is is x :i* is hold5 out "h1--,*ri/ condemn+ s9 9 ! fle%1 or puni%+ s9 9 8 own fle%1 giv+ a visible & s5sible repres5tation ( ! ju/ice & righte\sness ( ,god 9 puni%+ s91 & t 9 8 own fle%1 (f]+ up himself z ! condemn$ s9n]1 & hang+ up to ! view ( all ! _w1 z an evid5t te/imony ( ! ju/ice & righte\sness ( ,god aga9/ s91 & by ?is means cutt+ (f ! v /r5g? ( s91--! law1 by fulfill+ x4 ,9 ,*ri/'s suff]+s y may behold1 z 9 a cle> mirror1 ! hatr$ & displeasure ( ,god aga9/ s91 ! righte\sness ( ,god 9 puni%+ s94 ,him ha? ,god set =? to ! _w to be a propitiation1 to decl>e ! righte\sness ( ,god4 ,rom4 iii4 #bd1 #be4 ,9 ?is crucifi$ ,"l1 y may behold ! s5sible image & ! mo/ lively demon/ration ( hol9ess & righte\sness4 ,*ri/'s fle% b>e ! m>ks ( bo?1--hol9ess 9 hat+ s91 righte\sness 9 puni%+ x1 & bo? 9 8 belov$ & only begott5 ,son's p]son1--9 8 fle%1 & all = ?is purpose1 t ! law might be no los] by our salvation1 8t ! righte\sness ( ! law might be fulfill$ 9 u10 c4 ,?is is t :i* ,*ri/ says1 8,i came n to de/roy ! law1 b to fulfil x10 ,matt4 v4 #ag1 & :i* ,paul seconds1 8,is ! law !n made void by fai?8 ,god =bid1 x is r e/abli%$10 ,rom4 iii4 #ca4 ,! law & ju/ice come bett] to _! own1 by our ,caution] ?an by u4 ,!re is no su* way conceivable1 to satisfy !m fully1 z ?is1 :e!r y look to ! comm&m5t or ! curse4 ,! comm&m5t nev] got su* satisfaction 9 any p]son1 z 9 ,*ri/'s1 he ha? fulfill$ x by ob$i5ce4 8,x become? u0 sai? he 8to fulfil all righte\sness10 7,matt4 iii4 #ae47 bo? moral & c]emonial1 s t !re 0 no guile f\nd 9 8 m\?1--he knew no s91 he 0 holy & h>mless4 ,8 ,fa!r's w 0 8 s\l's delight1--8,i delight to d ?y w10 ,ps4 xl4 #h4 ,x 0 m to him ?an 8 necess>y food1 8 meat & dr9k4 ,!re 0 s absolute a correspond5cy betwe5 8 w & ,god's w1 & betwe5 8 way & 8 w1 t x 0 n possible t any diff]5ce %\ld fall betwe5 !m4 ,8 ob$i5ce _h m good 9 x 7s to speak7 ?an ,adam's disob$i5ce _h evil 9 x1 ,rom4 v4 #ah1 #ai4 ,adam's disob$i5ce 0 b ! s9 ( a f9ite creature1 b ,*ri/'s ob$i5ce 0 ! "w ( an inf9ite p]son4 ,i ?9k !re 0 m real wor? 9 ,*ri/'s ob$i5ce to ! comm&s1 ?an 9 all ! unit$ s]vice & ob$i5ce ( m5 & angels4 ,all ! love1 delight1 fe>1 & ob$i5ce fl[+ f ^!--take !m 9 "o bundle1 z !y w be ext5d$ & multipli$ to all et]nity1 !re is some?+ 9 ,*ri/'s t elevates x above all1 & puts a high] price ^u x4 ,! transc5d5t dignity ( 8 p]son1--8 own ,son 8made "u ! law10 7,gal4 iv4 #d47--t is m wor? ?an if all m5 & angels _h be5 made "u x4 ,x _h be5 no humiliation1 b r ! exaltation ( an angel1 to be ob$i5t to ,god4 ,t subord9ation to a law1 is ! highe/ top ( ! creature's advancem5t4 ,b he 0 su* a p]son1 z 8 ob$i5ce 0 a humbl+ himself4 8,he humbl$ himself1 & became ob$i5t1 ev5 to ! dea?10 ,phil4 ii4 #h1 & ?\gh he 0 ! ,son ( ,god yet he /oop$ to le>n ob$i5ce1 ,heb4 v4 #h4 ,n[ inde$ ! comm&m5t comes to x bett]17#age7 by ?is means1 to h su* a glori\s p]son "u x1 ?an if x _h poor naughty u "u x1 & t is fulfill$ by him1 :5 o!rwise x w\ld nev] h be5 done4 ,i suppose t ju/ice _h exact$ ! puni%m5t ( u4 ,z we c\ld nev] h end$ suff]+ to all et]nity1 s we w\ld nev] h begun new ob$i5ce to ! comm& to all et]nity4 ,?us1 except ,*ri/ _h tak5 x (f u1 & u (f its h&1 x w\ld nev] h be5 fulfill$1 s9ce x 0 fir/ brok54 ,next1 ! curse ( ! law c\ld n get full] satisfaction ?an 9 ,*ri/4 ,i suppose x _h fall5 ^u ! s9n]4 ,!re is n s mu* wor? 9 ! creatures extreme/ suff]+s1 z to comp5sate ! inf9ite wrongs done to ! hol9ess & righte\sness ( ,god4 ,!re=e1 :at 0 want+ 9 ! intr9sic value ( ! creature's suff]+1 behov$ to be made up 9 ! inf9ite ext5t ( x1 & et]nal cont9uance ( x ^u ! creature4 ,?us1 !re c\ld nev] be a det]m9$ "t assign$1 9 :i* ! curse 0 fulfill$1 & 9 :i* ju/ice c\ld say1--hold1 ,i h en\gh4 ,x is z if a man 7 ow+ an inf9ite debt1 & he c\ld get no?+ to defray x b poor petty sums1 :i* be+ all conjo9$1 _c am\nt to any proportion ( x4 ,!re=e1 s9ce he _c get "o sum 9 value equal to x1 he mu/ be et]nally pay+ x 9 smalls1 accord+ to 8 capacity4 ,& s1 because ! utmo/ f>?+ _c be won at1 he c nev] be releas$ out ( prison4 ,b our ,"l ,jesus ha? satisfi$ x to ! full4 ,he 0 a m sub/antial debtor1 & because ( ! inf9ite dignity ( 8 p]son1 !re 0 an intr9sic value ^u 8 suff]+s1 proportion$ unto ! inf9it5ess ( man's s91 s t he c\ld pay all ! debt 9 a %ort "t :i* a s9n] c\ld b h done to all et]nity4 ,n[1 y "k1 any man w\ld r *oose su* a caution]1 t c solidly satisfy him 9 gross1 & pay all ! sum at once1 ?an su* a pr9cipal1 t because ( 8 inability1 _c am\nt1 to any consid]able satisfaction 9 _m ye>s4 ,& ev5 s x is ) ! law & ju/ice ( ,god4 ,!y hold !mselves bett] cont5t$ 9 ,*ri/ ?an 9 u1 9 8 be+ 8made a curse1 ?an ! fall+ ( ! curse on u10 ,gal4 iii4 #ac4 ,& !re=e ,god te/ifies x to poor s9n]s1 8,deliv] !m1 ,i h f\nd a ransom10 ,job xxxiii4 #bd1--;& t is ! ransom :i* ,*ri/ gave1--88 life--= _m10 ,matt4 xx4 #bh4 ,y see !n1 h[ ?is conclusion foll[s1 8t ! righte\sness ( ! law might be fulfill$ 9 u10 he hav+ fulfill$ x1 & satisfi$ x s fully1 bo? by ob$i5ce to ! comm&m5t1 & submission to ! curse4 ,x is all "o 9 ,god's acc\nt1 z if we _h done x1 because ,*ri/ 0 surety 9 our /ead1 & a common p]son repres5t+ u1 & !re=e 8 pay+ ( ! debt acquits u at ! h& ( ju/ice1 & :atsoev] he did to fulfil all righte\sness1 t is acc\nt$ ours1 because we 7 repres5t$ 9 him1 & judicially "o ) him4 ,& !re=e1 we 7 condemn$ :5 he 0 condemn$1 we 7 dead :5 he di$1--& s ! righte\sness ( ! law1 9 exact+ a due puni%m5t = s91 0 fulfill$ = u 9 him1 & x is all "o z if x _h be5 p]sonally 9 u4 ,& ?is is laid d[n z ! f\ndation ( t bless$ embassy or message ( reconciliation to s9n]s1 z t ^u :i* ,god is 9 ,*ri/ reconcil+ & besee*+ u to be reconcil$1 7#b ,cor4 v4 #ai-ba47--;,him :o knew no s91 ha? he made s9 = u1 t we might be made ! righte\sness ( ,god 9 him4 ,y see ! bless$ ex*ange t he ha? made ) u1--he ha? laid our s9s on s9less ,*ri/1 & laid ,*ri/'s righte\sness on s9ful u4 ,*ri/ took our s9s on him1 t he might give u 8 righte\sness1 & by virtue ( ?is transaction & communication1 z x 0 righte\s ) ,god to condemn s9 9 ,*ri/'s fle%1 because our s9 0 ^u him1 s x is z j ) him to impute righte\sness to u1 because we 7 9 him4 ,& z ! law made him a curse1 & exact$ ! puni%m5t ( him1 x is z righte\s ) ! ,"l to give u life & salvation1 & to =give s91 z ,john speaks1 #a/ ,epi/le i4 #i1 8,if we confess our s9s1 he is fai?ful & j to =give u our s9s40 ,n[ consid] ?is my belov$1 = x is prop\nd$ unto y z ! greate/ p]suasive to move y to come to ,jesus ,*ri/1--!re is su* a cle> & pla9 way 9 him to salvation4 ,if ?is d n move y\r he>ts1 ,i "k n :at w4 ,i d n expect t y\r tr\bles 9 ?is _w1--! frequ5t la%es ( judgm5t1 ! impov]i%+ & exhau/+ ( y1 ! pluck+ away ( ^? ?+s y lov$1 ! disquiet+ y\r peace s (t51 t any ( ^? ?+s t h ! image ( wra? ^u !m1 c drive y to him1 & make y =sake y\r way1 :5 su* a motive z ?is do? n prevail ) y4 ,o :at he>t c\ld /& aga9/ ! p[] ( ?is p]suasion1 if x 7 b rightly appreh5d$6 ,:o w\ld n will+ly fly into ?is city ( refuge1 if !y did b "k aright ! av5g] ( blood t pursues !m1 & :at safety is )98 ,y are always imag9+ va9 satisfactions to ! law ( ,god4 ,h[ great weight do? y\r fancy impose ^u y\r te>s1 y\r confessions1 y\r re=mations6 ,if y c atta9 any ?+ ( ?is k9d1 t is x :i* y give to satisfy ju/ice1 x is t :]e) y pret5d to fulfil ! law4 ,b if x c\ld be s1 :]e=e %\ld ,god h s5t 8 ,son to condemn s91 & pur*ase righte\sness by him8 ,i besee* y1 once "k & consid] y\r e/ate1 t y may op5 y\r he>ts to ?is ,r$eem]1 t y may be will+ to be /ripp$ nak$ ( all y\r imag9>y righte\sness1 to put on ?is :i* w satisfy ! law fully4 ,w y die 9 y\r s9s1 because y w n come to him to h life8 ,w y r be condemn$ ) s91 ?an sav$ ) ,*ri/'s righte\sness8 ,& truly1 !re is no o!r alt> t w pres]ve y b ?is4 ,n[1 if any1 appreh5d+ _! own mis]y1 be h>dly pursu$ 9 _! consci5ces by ! law ( ,god1 ,i besee* y come hi!r & behold x satisfi$ & fulfill$4 ,i besee* y 9 ,*ri/'s /ead to be reconcil$ unto ,god1--to lay d[n all ho/ile affections1 & come to him1 because ,god is 9 ,*ri/ reconcil+ ! _w1 & n imput+ _! s9s1 because he ha? imput$ !m already to ,*ri/1 8him :o knew no s910 c1 & he is 9 ,*ri/1 imput+ 8 righte\sness to s9n]s4 ,s]mon ,,xv4 ,v]se #d4--8,t ! righte\sness ( ! law might be fulfill$ 9 u10 c4 8,?9k n10 sai? our ,"l & ,savi\r ,jesus ,*ri/1 8t ,i am come to de/roy ! law1--,i am come to fulfil x10 ,matt4 v4 #ag4 ,x 0 a ne$ful caveat1 & a v time\s adv]tisem5t1 because ( ! natural misappreh5sions 9 m5's m9ds ( ! gospel4 ,:5 free =giv5ess ( s9s1 & life ev]la/+1 is prea*$ 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 )\t our works2 :5 ! m]cy ( ,god is proclaim$ 9 its fre$om & fulness1 ! he>t ( man is subject to a w(ul misconceit ( ,*ri/1 z if by ^! a latitude 7 giv51 & a lib]ty proclaim$ to m5 to live 9 s94 ,t :i* is prop\nd$ z ! enc\ragem5t ( poor s9n]s to come to ,god1 & =sake _! own wick$ way1 is mis]ably wre/$ ^u a mi/ake1 to be an enc\ragem5t to revolt m & m4 ,righte\sness & life1 by fai? 9 a ,savi\r1 )\t ! works ( ! law1 is hold5 out z ! gr& p]suasion ( ! gospel1 to /udy ob$i5ce to ! law4 ,& yet su* is ! p]v]s5ess ( _m he>ts1 t1 ei!r 9 op9ion or practice1 !y s c>ry !mselves1 z if !re 7 an inconsi/5cy betwe5 ,*ri/ & ! law1 betwe5 free ju/ification & sanctification1--z if ,*ri/ _h come to r$eem u1 n f s91 b to s94 ,n[1 to prev5t ?is1 8?9k n10 sai? he1 8t ,i am come to de/roy ! law40 ,d n fancy to y\rselves a lib]ty to live 9 s91 & an immunity f ! obligation ( a comm&m5t1 because ,i h pur*as$ an immunity & fre$om f ! curse4 ,no1 8,i am come to fulfil x10 r1 n only 9 m9e own p]son1 b 9 y\rs also4 ,& to ?is purpose ,paul1 ,rom4 iii4 #ca1 8,d we !n make void ! law by fai?80 ,x is s natural to our rebelli\s he>ts to desire to be free f ! yoke ( ob$i5ce1 & !re=e we fancy su* a notion ( fai?1 z may n give itself to work+ 9 love1 z is active 9 no?+ b imag9ation4 ,! apo/le abom9ates ?is1--8,god =bid10 he dete/s x1 z impi\s & sacrilegi\s2 8yea1 we e/abli% x40 ,s !n1 all returns to ?is1 "o ( ! great ends ( ,*ri/'s com+ 9 ! fle%1 & "o ma9 int5dm5t ( ! gospel publi%$ 9 8 "n1 is n m]ely to deliv] u f wra?1 & r$eem u f ! curse1 7,gal4 iii4 #ac2 #a ,!ss4 i4 #aj17 b also1 & t especially1 to r$eem u f all iniquity1 t we might be a p zeal\s ( good works1 7,tit4 ii4 #ad72 & to take away s91 & 8de/roy ! works ( ! devil10 #a ,john iii4 #e1 #h4 ,we spoke some?+ be=e noon1 h[ ,*ri/ ha? fulfill$ ! law1 & e/abli%$ x 9 8 own p]son1 by ob$i5ce & suff]+1--nei!r ( :i* ways x c\ld be s well cont5t$ by any o!r4 ,b !re is yet a ?ird way t he fulfils & e/abli%e? x1 & t is 9 our p]sons1 8t ! righte\sness ( ! law might be fulfill$ 9 u1 :o walk n aft] ! fle%1 b aft] ! ,_s40 ,he ha? oblig$ himself to fulfil x1 n only = believ]s1 b 9 believ]s4 ,!re=e ! promises run ?us1 ,i w write my law 9 _! he>ts1 & cause !m to walk 9 my /atutes1 ,ezek4 xxxvi4 #bg2 ,j]4 xxxi4 #cc4 ,n only ,i delight to d ?y w1 b ,i w make !m delight to d x also4 ,& truly1 9 ?is respect1 ! law is m fulfill$ & e/abli%$ by ,*ri/1 ?an ev] x c\ld h be51 if man _h be5 left to satisfy x alone4 ,if we _h reckon$ alone ) ! law1 we _h be5 tak5 up et]nally ) satisfy+ = ! brea*es ( x1 s t !re c\ld be no access to ob$i5ce ( ! comm&1 & no acceptance ei!r4 ,a s9n] mu/ fir/ satisfy ! curse1 = ! fault done1 be=e ev] he c be 9 a capacity to p]=m new ob$i5ce on ! t]ms ( acceptation ( x ) ,god4 ,n[ ! fir/ w\ld h tak5 up et]nity1 s t !re c be no place ( entry to ! second2 !re=e1 if ,*ri/ _h n f\nd out a way ( free p>don ( ! s9s t are pa/1 & assurance ( =giv5ess = ! "t to come1 ! comm&m5ts ( ,god w\ld be :olly fru/rat$4 8,b !re is =giv5ess ) !e1 t ?\ maye/ be fe>$10 ,psalm cxxx4 #d4 ,! ^w is also 8wor%ipp$40 ,truly1 my belov$1 ?is is ! f\ndation ( all religion1--free =giv5ess4 ,!re _h be5 no religion1 no wor%ip ( ,god1 no ob$i5ce to 8 comm&s ?r\gh\t all et]nity2 !re %\ld nev] h be5 any fe>1 any love1 any delight 9 ,god1 any rev]5ce & subjection to him1 if he _h n =giv5ess1--a treasure ( m]cies ) him to be/[ fir/ ^u s9n]s4 ,& ?is makes access to /& & s]ve 9 8 sight4 ,! cl\d ( our transgressions is s ?ick & d>k1 t !re nev] c\ld h be5 any communion ) ,god1 if he _h n f\nd out ! way to scatt] & blot x out1 = 8 own "n's sake4 ,religion1 !n1 mu/ beg9 at ?is great & ine/imable free gift ( imput$ righte\sness1--( acc\nt+ u :at we are n 9 ourselves1 because f\nd s 9 ano!r4 ,x beg9s at remission ( s9s4 ,b t is n all4 ,?is ha? a fur!r end1 & truly x is b introductive to a fur!r end2 t s a s\l may be made p>tak] ( ! gift ( hol9ess )91 & h t image ( ,god r5ew$ 9 hol9ess & righte\sness4 ,i w\ld h y once p]suad$ to beg9 at ?is1 to receive ! free gift ( ano!r's righte\sness1 7,rom4 v4 #ag17 & ano!r's ob$i5ce1 to f9d y\r own nak$ness & loa?som5ess )\t ?is cov]+1 & h[ %ort all o!r cov]+s ( y\r own works are4 ,o t we c\ld once p]suade y to r5\nce y\rselves1 to embrace ?is righte\sness6 ,!n x 7 easy to prevail ) y to r5\nce s91 to put on hol9ess4 ,i say1 fir/1 y mu/ r5\nce y\rselves1 z undone 9 all y d1 z loa?some 9 all t ev] y lov$1 & come "u ! wide & broad skirt ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 :i* he did weave ^u ! e>?1 = to hide our nak$ness4 ,y mu/ once h ! righte\sness ( ! law fulfill$ p]fectly by ano!r1 be=e y c h access to fulfil "o jot ( x y\rselves1 or any ?+ y d be accept$4 ,&1 till ?is f\ndation be laid1 y d b beat ! air 9 religion1 y build on ! s&4 ,n[1 if once y 7 br\ght ?is l5g?1 to r5\nce all confid5ce 9 y\rselves1 & to flee into ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 !n x 7 easy to lead y a /ep fur!r1--to r5\nce ! love ( y\r mo/ belov$ s9s4 ,& ! m lovely t ,*ri/'s righte\sness is 9 y\r eyes1 ! m beauty w\ld hol9ess & ob$i5ce h 9 !m also unto y4 ,!n y w\ld lab\r to walk aft] ! guidance ( ! ,_s4 ,i w\ld h ! impression ( ?is deep 9 y\r he>ts1--t ! gospel is n a doctr9e ( lic5ti\sness1 b a doctr9e ( ! pure/ lib]ty1 ( ! complete/ r$emption4 ,_m ?9k x lib]ty to s]ve _! lu/s2 & x is inde$ z bonds & cords to re/ra9 !m4 ,!re is no man b w\ld be cont5t to be sav$ f ! wra? to come2 & !re=e _m snat* at su* s5t5ces ( ! gospel1 & take !m lightly1 )\t consid]ation ( :at fur!r is 9 x4 ,b truly if ?is 7 all1 x 7 n complete r$emption1 if !re 7 n r$emption f s9 too1 :i* is ! mo/ absolute tyrant 9 ! _w4 ,i ?9k a true ,*ri/ian w\ld acc\nt ! s]vice ( s9 bondage1 ?\gh x 7 left at 8 own option4 ,he t commits s91 is ! s]vant ( s92 !re=e ! fre$om t ,*ri/ pur*ase?1 is fre$om f s91 ,john viii4 #cf4 ,i w say m4 ,we are deliv]$ f wra?1 t s we may be r$eem$ f s94 ,we h ! righte\sness ( ,*ri/ imput$ to u1 t s ! image ( ,*ri/ may be r5ew$ )9 u2 ?is is ! v end ( t4 ,i am sure any t disc]ns aright1 kn[s s9 to h inf9itely m evil 9 x ?an puni%m5t ha?2 nay1 puni%m5t is only evil1 z x ha? relation to s94 ,!re is a beauty ( ju/ice & righte\sness 9 puni%m5t1 b !re is no?+ 9 s9 b de=mity & opposition to 8 hol9ess4 ,x is purely evil1 & mo/ purely hat$ ( ,god4 ,& if !re 7 no m to p]suade y t s9 is inf9itely m evil ?an pa91 consid] h[ our pa9 & puni%m5t 0 really transf]r$ ^u ! bless$ ,son ( ,god1 & t all ?is did n make him a :it ! worse4 ,b he 0 n capable ( ! real infusion ( our s94 ,t w\ld h made ,*ri/ z mis]able1 wret*$1 & impot5t1 z any ( u1 t w\ld h disabl$ him s f> f help+ u1 t he w\ld h _h z mu* ne$ ( a m$iator z we1--all :i* 7 highly blasphem\s to imag9e4 ,look !n h[ mu* di/ance & diff]5ce !re 0 betwe5 suff]+1 dy+ ,*ri/1 & wret*$ m5 liv+ 9 s94 ,none c say b he is inf9itely bett]1 ev5 :ile 9 pa91 nor7#agf7 ! highe/ pr9ce 9 pleasure1 s mu* disproportion !re is betwe5 s9 & pa92 s mu* is ! "o worse ?an ! o!r4 ,d n ?9k !n t ,*ri/ di$ to pur*ase an indulg5ce = y to live 9 s94 ,truly t 7 to take away ! less] evil1 t ! great] may rema92 t 7 to deliv] f "o mis]y1 t we may be m involv$ 9 t :i* is ! greate/ ( all mis]ies4 ,nay1 c]ta9ly if ,*ri/ be a ,r$eem]1 he mu/ r$eem u f our mo/ pot5t & accurs$ enemy1--s92 he mu/ take away ! root1 ! f\nta9 ( all mis]y1--s92 t :i* conceiv$ 9 its womb all pa9s1 sorr[s1 sicknesses1 dea? & hell4 ,y h ! great end ( r$emption express$1 ,luke i4 #gd1 #ge1 8,t we1 be+ deliv]$ f all our enemies1 might s]ve him )\t fe>1 9 hol9ess & righte\sness40 ,x 0 t = :i* he made man at fir/1 & x is t = :i* he ha? made him aga91 8creat$ unto good works10 ,eph4 ii4 #aj4 ,x 0 a high] design c]ta9ly1 = :i* ! ,son ( ,god became p>tak] ( our nature1 ?an only to deliv] u f hell4 ,no d\bt x 0 to make u p>tak]s ( ! div9e nature1 7#b ,pet4 i4 #d27 & ?is is ! v nature ( ,god1--hol9ess & goodness4 ,z s9 is ! v nature & image ( ! devil1 s ! great brea* ( ! creation 0 ! break+ (f ( ?is image ( ,god4 ,t 0 ! heavie/ fall ( man1 f ! top ( div9e excell5cy1 into ! bottom ( devili% de=mity4 ,n[ x is ?is t is ! great plot = :i* ,*ri/ came into ! _w1--to make up t brea*1 to re/ore man to t dignity aga92 s t r$emption f wra? is b a /ep to asc5d ^u1 to t :i* is truly ,god's design1 & man's dignity1--con=mity ) ,god 9 hol9ess & righte\sness4 ,o t y c\ld be p]suad$ ( ?is1--t ,*ri/'s bus9ess 9 ! _w 0 n to br+ a notion ( an imag9>y righte\sness only1 by m]e imputation1 b to br+ =? a solid & real righte\sness 9 our he>ts1 by ! op]ation ( 8 ,_s6 ,i say1 imputation1 or acc\nt+ righte\s1 is b a m]e imag9ation1 if ?is lively op]ation d n foll[4 ,he came n only to spread 8 g>m5t ov] our nak$ness & de=mity1 b really & effectually to be a physician to save our s\ls1 to cure all our inw>d di/emp]s4 ,! gospel is n only a doctr9e ( a righte\sness )\t u1 b ( a righte\sness bo? )\t1 =1 & )9 u too2--8t ! righte\sness ( ! law might be fulfill$ 9 u10 c4 ,*ri/ )\t1 happ9ess itself )\t1 _c make u happy1 till !y come 9 )9 u1 & take up a dwell+ 9 our s\ls4 ,!re=e ,i decl>e unto ! mo/ "p ( y :o pret5d to expect salvation by ,jesus ,*ri/1 t y are yet 9 y\r s9s1 & z yet y h no fell[%ip 9 ?is r$emption4 ,d y ?9k to walk aft] ! c\rse ( ! _w1 & ! lu/s ( ! fle%1--to wall[ 9 ^? common pollutions & uncleannesses among m51 swe>+1 ly+1 cont5tion1 rail+1 wra?1 malice1 envy1 drunk5ness1 uncleanness1 & su* l1 & yet be 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus8 ,d n deceive y\rselves1 8,god is n mock$40 ,he t is 9 ,*ri/ is a new creature4 ,8 endeav\r & /udy1 8 affection & desire1 is t[>d a new walk aft] ! ,_s4 ,are n mo/ ( y c>nal1 all fle%1--! fle% gives laws1 & y obey !m8 ,are n y\r immortal s\ls enslav$ to base lu/s1 to ! base love ( ! _w8 ,are !y n prone to pro/itute !mselves to ! s]vice ( y\r fle%ly & bruti% "p8 ,:y d y !n imag9e1 t y are 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 p>tak]s ( 8 righte\sness8 ,consid] x 9 "t1 t s y may be inde$1 :at y n[ are n1 b pret5d to be4 ,x is ! op9ion t y are 9 ,*ri/ already t keeps y out ( him4 ,b1 on ! o!r h& aga91 !re is no?+ "h to disc\rage a poor s\l1 t ?9ks subjection to s9 ! greate/ slav]y1 :o w\ld z gladly be r$eem$ f ! p[] ( x z f hell4 ,i say to su*1 ^: s\l's desire x is to be purg$ f all t 8fil?9ess ( ! fle% & _s10 & ^: cont9u$ aim is to walk 9 ob$i5ce1--?\gh y h _m fail+s1 & (t5 fall & defile y\rselves aga91 yet ?is com=t is hold5 out "h unto y1--!re is no condemnation to y2 ,jesus ,*ri/ ha? condemn$ s9 to save y1 he ha? fulfill$ all righte\sness = y2 & !re=e lay y ! weight ( y\r acceptation & consolation ^u :at he ha? done himself1 & n ^u :at is b yet a-do+ 9 y4 ,d y n f9d1 ,i say1 t ! grace ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 reveal$ 9 ! gospel1 is t :i* melts y\r he>ts mo/8 ,is n ! goodness ( ! ,"l t :i* p]suades y mo/8 ,& d n ^! make y loa! y\rselves & love hol9ess8 ,enc\rage y\rselves !re=e 9 him4 ,hold fa/ ! righte\sness t is )\t y by fai?1 & c]ta9ly y %all f9d t righte\sness & hol9ess %all 9 due "t be fulfill$ )9 y4 ,i "k no s\l s wret*$1 b x may lay hold on t p]fect righte\sness ( ,*ri/'s1 & g "u ! cov]+ ( x1 & take he>t f x1 if s be ! desire & affection ( _! s\l be direct$ to a fur!r end1 to h 8 ,_s dwell+ )9 !m1 = ! r5ew+ ( _! he>t 89 righte\sness & true hol9ess40 ,i d n say1 t ?is is a condition :i* y mu/ p]=m be=e y v5ture to lay hold on ,*ri/'s righte\sness )\t y2 n[ise1 b r ,i w\ld decl>e unto y ! v nature ( fai? 9 ,*ri/1 t x seeks deliv]y f wra? 9 him1 n simply & la/ly1 b t a way may be made = r$emption f s91 & t !re may be a p>ticipation ( t div9e nature1 :i* is mo/ 9 its eye4 ,s]mon ,,xvi4 ,v]se #d1 #e4--8,:o walk n aft] ! fle%1 b aft] ! ,_s4 ,= !y t are aft] ! fle%10 c4 ,if !re 7 no?+ else to engage our he>ts to religion1 ,i ?9k ?is might d x1 t !re is s mu* reason 9 x4 ,truly x is ! mo/ rational ?+ 9 ! _w1 except "s reveal$ my/]ies ( fai?1 :i* are f> above reason1 b n contr>y to x4 ,!re is no?+ besides 9 x1 b t :i* is ! pure/ reason4 ,ev5 t "p ( x :i* is mo/ difficult to man1 t :i* conc]ns ! mod]at+ ( 8 lu/s & affections1 & ! regulat+ 8 walk & c>riage2--!re is no?+ t ,*ri/ianity requires 9 ^! matt]s1 b t :i* may be p]suad$ by mo/ conv9c+ reasons1 to be mo/ suitable & comely = man1 z man4 ,y may take x 9 ! subject 9 h&4 ,!re is no?+ s\nds h>%] to m51 & seems h>d] 9 religion1 ?an su* a victory ov] ! fle%1 su* an ab/ract$ness f s5sual & e>?ly ?+s4 ,& yet1 truly1 !re is no?+ 9 ! _w1 t m adorns & beautifies a man1 no?+ s elevates him above bea/s z ?is1 insomu* t _m natural spirits1 void ( ?is sav+ light1 h not)/&+ be5 tak5 ) some:at ( ! beauty ( x1 & s f> enam\r$ ) ! love ( x1 z to acc\nt all ! _w mad & bruti% t foll[$ ^! l[] ?+s1 & enslav$ !mselves unto !m4 ,i take ! two f\nta9s ( all ! pollutions1 disord]s1 & defilem5ts among m51 to be ! inconsid]ation & ignorance ( ,god1 t et]nal ,_s & ,f\nta9-be+1 & ! ignorance ( our own s\ls1 ^? immortal spirits )9 u1 :i* are d]iv$ f t ,f\nta9-_s4 ,?is is ! mis]y ( m51 t sc>ce d !y once s]i\sly reflect ^u _! own spirits1 or ?9k :at immortal s\ls are )9 !m1 & :at aff9ity ^! h to ! ,f\nta9 ( all spirits4 ,!re=e d m5 basely ?r[ d[n !mselves to ! satisfaction ( ! lu/s ( ! fle%4 ,n[1 inde$1 ?is is ! v beg9n+ ( ,*ri/ianity1 to r$uce m5 f ^! bas] ?\ghts & employm5ts1 to ! consid]ation ( _! immortal s\ls )94 ,&1 ,o h[ w a ,*ri/ian blu% to behold himself 9 t light1 to see ! v image ( a bea/ ^u 8 nature1 to look on t slav]y & bondage ( 8 f> bett] "p to ! wor/ & bruti% "p 9 him1--8 fle%6 ,if a man did wisely consid] ! con/itution ( 8 nature1 f its fir/ div9e orig9al1 & :at a ?+ ! s\l is1 :i* is truly & m prop]ly himself1 ?an 8 body2 :at excell5cy is 9 ! s\l beyond ! body1 & s1 :at pre-em95cy x advance? a man unto beyond a bea/1--he c\ld n b acc\nt religion ! v ornam5t & p]fection ( 8 nature4 ,reason w say1 t ! _s1 %\ld rule & comm& ! body1 t1 fle% is b ! m9i/] & s]vant ( ! _s1 t !re is no?+ ! prop] & peculi> good ( man1 b t :i* adorns & rectifies ! _s2 t all ^? ext]nal ?+s :i* m5's s5ses are c>ri$ aft] ) s mu* viol5ce1 d n bett] a man1 z man1 b are common to bea/s2 t 9 ^! ?+s1 man's happ9ess z man1 do? n all consi/1 b 9 "s high] & m transc5d+ good1 :i* bea/s are n capable (1 & :i* may satisfy ! immortal _s1 & n p]i% 9 ! us+1 b live ) x4 ,all ^! ?+s1 ! v natural frame & con/itution ( man do? conv9c+ly p]suade4 ,n[ !n1 may a s\l ?9k )9 itself1 ,o h[ f> am ,i dep>t$ f my orig9al6 ,h[ f> deg5]at$ f t noble & royal dignity1 t ,god by ! /amp ( 8 image once put ^u me6 ,h[ is x t ,i am become a slave & drudge to t bas] & bruti% "p1 ! fle%8 ,i w\ld h y retire into y\r own he>ts1 & ask su* ?+s at !m4 ,man be+ 9 hon\r1 & und]/&+ n1 is ev5 l ! bea/s t p]i%4 ,truly we are become l bea/s1 because we consid] n t we are m51 & s advanc$ by creation f> above bea/s4 ,! n reflect+ on ! immortal1 spiritual nature ( our s\ls1 ha? trans=m$ u1 9 mann]1 into ! nature ( bea/s1 p]i%+ bea/s4 ,*ri/ianity is ! v trans=m+ ( a bea/ into a man1 z s9 0 ! de=m+ ( man into a bea/4 ,?is is ! prop] effect ( ,*ri/ianity1--to re/ore humanity1 to elevate x1 & purify x f all ^? defilem5ts & corruptions t 7 engross$ & incorporat$ into x1 by ! /ate ( subjection to ! fle%4 ,& !re=e ! apo/le del9eates ! nature ( x unto u1 & draws ! diff]5ce wide betwe5 ! natural man & a ,*ri/ian4 ,! natures ( ?+s are d>k & hidd5 9 !mselves b !y come to be kn[n to u by _! op]ations & act+4 ,_! incl9ations & in/9cts are kn[n ?is way4 ,grace is truly a v spiritual ?+1 & ! nature ( x lies high4 ,yet z ,*ri/ c\ld n be hid 9 ! h\se1 nei!r c grace be hid 9 ! he>t1--x w be kn[n by its work+4 ,*ri/ c be bett] hid 9 a home ?an 9 ! he>t1 because1 :5 he is 9 a he>t1 he is engag$ to re/ore t he>t & s\l to its native dignity & pre-em95cy ov] ! fle%1 & ?is _c b cause mu* di/urbance 9 ! man1 = a season4 ,to *ange gov]nm5ts1 to ca/ out usurp]s & to re/ore ! lawful & righte\s own] to ! possession ( 8 "r1 _c be done secretly & easily4 ,x w %ake ! v f\ndations ( a k+dom to accompli% x4 ,s x is "h--! re/itution ( ! s\l to ! possession ( its "r & dom9ion ov] ! fle%1--! ca/+ out ( t tyrann\s & base usurp]1 ! fle%1 _c be done1 except all ! man "k x1 feel x1 & 9 a mann] be pa9$ ) x4 ,n[1 ! nature ( ,*ri/ianity do? lay itself op5 to u 9 ^! two especially1 9 :at x m9ds & sav\rs & h[ x cause? to walk4 ,life is kn[n especially by affection & motion4 ,a feel+1 ?9k+1 sav\r+ p[]1 is a liv+ p[]1 s a mov+1 walk+ p[] is a liv+ p[]1 & ^! are "h4 ,! ,*ri/ian is %ortly describ$ by 8 nature4 ,he is "o aft] ! ,_s n aft] ! fle%1 & by ! prop] *>act]i/ical op]ations ( t nature1 fir/1 m9d+ or sav\r+ 8! ?+s ( ! ,_s10 :i* compreh5ds 8 inw>d ?\ghts1 affections1 int5tions1 & cogitations4 ,all 8 inw>d s5ses are ex]cis$ ab\t su* objects4 ,& !n he is "o walk+ 8aft] ! ,_s10 8 motions are 9 a c\rse ( ob$i5ce1 proce$+ f t inw>d reli% or ta/e t he ha? ( ! ?+s ( ,god4 ,x is n )\t v good reason1 t ! "n ( a ,*ri/ian is ?us express$1--"o 8aft] ! ,_s40 ,t is 8 "* t expresses 8 nature unto u4 ,:e!r ye look to ! orig9al ( ,*ri/ianity1 or ! prime subject ( x1 or ! *ief end ( x1 x des]ves to be call$ by ?is "n4 ,! orig9al ( x is v high1 z high z t et]nal ,_s1 z high z ! ,god ( ! spirits ( all fle%4 ,?+s are l _! orig9al1 & "s way p>ticipate ( ! nature ( _! causes4 8,t :i* is born ( ! ,_s1 is _s10 ,john iii4 #f4 ,t :i* is born ( ,god1 :o is a ,_s1 mu/ be _s1 #a ,john v4 #a4 ,h[ royal a desc5t is t6 ,h[ do? x nobilitate a man's nature6 ,truly1 all o!r degrees ( bir? among m5 are va9 imag9>y ?+s1 t h no wor? at all1 b 9 ! fancies ( m54 ,!y put no real excell5cy 9 m54 ,b ?is is only true nobility4 ,?is alone do? extract a man de fce vulgi out ( ! dregs ( ! multitude4 ,!re is no intr9sic diff]5ce betwe5 bloods1 or natures1 b :at ?is makes1 ?is div9e bir?1 ?is second bir?4 ,all o!r diff]5ces are b 9 op9ion1 ?is is 9 reality4 ,x puts ! image ( t bless$ ,_s ^u a man4 ,truly1 su* a creature is n begott5 9 ! womb ( any natural cause1 ( my human p]suasion1 or entic+ words ( man's wisdom1 ( any ext]nal m]cy or judgm5t4 ,no in/ruction1 no p]suasion1 no allurem5t1 nor affrightm5t c make y ,*ri/ians 9 ! ,_s1 till ! ,_s bl[ :5 he please?1 & create y aga94 ,x mu/ come f above--t p[] t ran set y\r he>ts aright1 & make !m to look /raight above4 ,*ri/ ,jesus came d[n f heav5 unto ! e>?1 & took on our fle%1 t s ! almighty ,_s might come d[n to trans=m our spirits1 & lift !m up f ! e>? to ! heav54 ,we ca/ ! se$ into ! gr\nd ( m5's he>ts1 7& alas6 x gets entry b 9 few s\ls1 x is scatt]$ r on ! highway side1 & _c rea* into ! arable gr\nd ( ! he>t17 b x c d no?+ )\t ! influ5ce ( heav51 except ! ,_s beget y aga9 by t immortal se$ ( ! ^w4 ,!re=e we w\ld cease our wond]+1 t all ! means ( ,god's ^w & works d n beget m true ,*ri/ians4 ,i d r wond] t any ( ,adam's wret*$ po/]ity %\ld be begott5 aga91 & advanc$ to s high a dignity1 to be born ( ! ,_s4 ,o t ,*ri/ians w\ld m9d _! orig9al1 & wond] at x1 & /udy to be l x6 ,if y believe & consid] t y\r desc5t is f t uncreat$ ,_s1 h[ p[]ful might t be to con=m y m & m to him1 & to trans=m m & m ( y\r fle% into _s6 ,!re is no?+ w raise up ! spirits ( ! *ildr5 ( pr9ces m1 ?an to "k _! royal bir? & dignity4 ,h[ %\ld ! consid]ation ( ?is make y\r spirits suitable to y\r /ate or =tunes1 z we use to say8 ,y w\ld lab\r to raise !m up to t height ( y\r orig9al1 & to walk wor?y ( t high call+4 ,o t we c\ld le>n t in/ruction f x :i* ,paul gives1 #a ,cor i4 #cj1 #ca1 8,b ( him are ye 9 ,*ri/10 !re=e let him t glorie?1 8glory 9 ! ,"l40 ,truly1 a s\l possess$ ) ! m$itation ( ?is royal desc5t f ,god1 c\ld n possibly glory 9 ^? +lori\s bas] ?+s1 9 :i* m5 glory1 & c\ld n conta9 or re/ra9 gloriation & boa/+ 9 him4 ,! glory ( _m is _! %ame1 because x is _! s91 ( :i* !y %\ld be a%am$4 ,b suppose t 9 :i* m5 glory be n %ame 9 itself1 z ! lawful ?+s ( ?is pres5t _w1 yet c]ta9ly x is a great %ame = a ,*ri/ian to glory 9 !m1 or e/eem ! bett] ( himself = !m4 ,if ?is 7 m9d$ always1--t we are ( ,god1 born ( ,god1 :at p[] d y ?9k temptations1 or solicitations to s91 w\ld h ov] u6 8,he t is born ( ,god s9ne? n1--he keepe? himself1 & t wick$ "o t\*e? him n10 #a ,john v4 #ah1 #ai4 ,truly1 ?is consid]ation impr9t$ 9 ! he>t1 w\ld elevate u above all ^! bas] p]suasions ( ! fle%4 ,?is w\ld make s9 loa?some & despicable1 z ! greate/ indignity we c\ld d to our own natures4 ,! /r5g? & advantage ( s91 is to make u =get :at we are1 :om we h relation unto1--to dr9k u drunk ) ! puddle ( ! _w1 or !n ) our own jeal\sies & suspicions1 t we may =get our bir? & /ate1 & s be entic$ to any ?+4 ,if y w\ld h :]e) to beat back all ! fi]y d>ts ( ! devil1 take ! %ield ( ?is fai? & p]suasion1 h[ w\ld x sil5ce temptations8 8,%all ,i1 :o am a rul] flee80 sai? ,nehemiah4 ,%all ,i1 :o am born ( ! ,_s2 %all ,i1 :o am ( ,god 9 ,*ri/1 abase myself to su* unwor?y & base ?+s8 ,%all ,i di%on\r my ,fa!r1 & disgrace myself8 ,!n ,*ri/ianity's *ief resid5ce1 its royal seat1 is 9 ! _s ( a man1 & s he is "o aft] ! ,_s4 ,be ye 8r5ew$ 9 ! _s ( y\r m9d10 ,eph4 iv4 #bc4 ,z x is ( a high desc5t1 s x mu/ h ! highe/ & mo/ hon\rable lodg+ 9 all ! creation1 t is1 ! _s ( a man4 ,)\t ?is !re is no room else fit = x1 & suitable to x1 9 ?is l[] _w4 8,my son1 give me ?9e he>t10 sai? ,wisdom1 ,prov4 xxiii4 #bf4 ,x c>es = no?+ besides1 if x get n ! he>t1 ! inmo/ cab9et ( ! imp]ial city ( ?is isle ( man1 = 8out ( x are ! issues ( life1 t fl[ into all ! memb]s40 ,d n ?9k t grace w lodge "o night 9 y\r outw>d man1 t y c put on ,*ri/ianity ^u y\r c\nt5ance or conv]sation )\t4 ,except y admit x into y\r s\ls1 x c h no suitable ent]ta9m5t !re alone4 ,x is ( a spiritual nature1 & x mu/ h a _s to abide 94 ,e ?+ is be/ pres]v$ & ent]ta9$ by ?+s suitable to its nature1 su* d incorporate toge!r1 & imbosom "o ) ano!r1 :]eas ?+s keep a great] di/ance ) ?+s diff]5t 9 nature4 ,a flame w die out among cold /ones1 )\t oily matt]4 ,?is heav5ly fire t is desc5d$ into ! _w1 c h no?+ e>?ly to fe$ ^u4 ,x mu/ die out1 except x get into ! immortal _s1 & !n furni%1 s to speak1 p]petual n\ri%m5t to x1 till at l5g? all ! _s be set on flame1 & *ang$1 z x 71 into t heav5ly sub/ance1 to m\nt up above1 f :5ce x came4 ,d n ?9k1 my belov$1 to sup]9duce true religion ^u y\r outside1 & )9 to be z rott5 sepul*res4 ,y mu/ ei!r op5 y\r he>ts to ,*ri/1 or else he w n abide ) y4 ,su* a noble gue/ w n /ay 9 ! suburbs ( ! city1 if y take him n into ! palace2 & truly ! palace ( our he>ts is too unwor?y = su* a wor?y gue/1 x ha? be5 s defil$ by s94 ,h[ vile is x8 ,b if y w\ld let him ent]1 he w\ld wa% x & cleanse x = himself4 ,w y "k !n ! "* ( a ,*ri/ian8 ,he is "o mu* )94 ,he ha? retir$ into 8 own _s1 to "k h[ x goes ) x2 & he f9ds all s disord]$ & confus$1 all s unsettl$1 t1 he gets s mu* bus9ess to d at home1 he gets no leisure to come mu* abroad aga94 ,x is ! mis]y ( m51 t !y are :olly )\t1 c>ri$ into ext]nal ?+s only2 & ?is is ! v "* ( a bea/1 t x _c reflect inw>dly ^u itself1 b is :olly sp5t on ?+s t are pres5t$ to ! outw>d s5ses4 ,!re is no?+ 9 :i* m5 are m assimilat$ to bea/s ?an ?is1 t we d n speak 9 ourselves1 or return into our own bosoms1 b are :olly occupi$ ab\t ! ?+s t are )\t u4 ,& ?us x f>es ) u1 z ) ! man t is busy 9 all o!r m5's matt]s1 & nev] ?9ks ( 8 own4 ,8 e/ate mu/ ne$s ru92 all 8 affairs mu/ be out ( c\rse4 ,truly1 :ile we are imm]s$ & dr[n$ 9 ext]nal ?+s1 our s\ls are p]i%+1 our inw>d e/ate is wa%+ away4 ,all our own affairs1 t c only & prop]ly be call$ ours1 are disord]$ & jumbl$4 ,!re=e1 ,*ri/ianity do? fir/ ( all recall ! w&]+ & va9 _s ( man into itself1 z t exhortation is1 ,psal4 iv4 #i1 to 8commune0 ) 8 8own he>t10--to make a dilig5t se>* ( 8 own affairs2 &1 ,o h[ do? he f9d all out ( c\rse2 z a g>d5 neglect$1 all ov]gr[n1--z a h\se n inhabit$ all dropp+ ?r\gh1--9 a ^w1 :olly ru9\s1 ?r\gh intol]able neglig5ce6 ,x 0 ! fir/ turn ( ! prodigal to return to himself1 8he came to himself10 ,luke xv4 #ag4 ,truly1 s9 is n only an av]sion f ,god1 b x is an e/rangem5t f ourselves1 f our s\ls1 f our own happ9ess4 ,x is a madness t takes away ! use ( reason & consid]ation ( our own selves4 ,b grace is a conv]sion1 n only to ,god1 b to ourselves4 ,x br+e? a man home to 8 he>t1 make? him sob] aga9 :o 0 beside himself4 ,h5ce t phrase1 #a ,k+s viii4 #dg4 8,:5 !y %all turn to _! own he>ts1 & return40 ,x is ! mo/ labori\s vanity1 or ! va9e/ lab\r1 to compass heav5 & e>?1--to be s busi$ abroad1--to "k o!r ?+s1 & !n to "k & consid] no?+ ( t :i* ( all ?+s mo/ ne>ly conc]ns u1--ourselves4 8,:at %all x pr(it a man1 if he ga9 ! :ole _w1 & lose 8 s\l80 = t is himself4 ,& :at %all x pr(it to "k all1 & n "k 8 s\l1 to be ev]y:]e b :]e he ought to be4 ,well1 a ,*ri/ian is "o call$ home f va9 imp]t95t div]sions1 "o t is occupi$ mo/ ab\t 8 s\l & _s1 h[ to h all ! disord]s he f9ds 9 himself ord]$1 all ^? di/emp]s cur$1 all ^? defilem5ts wa%$4 ,?is is ! bus9ess he is ab\t 9 ?is _w1 to wa% 8 he>t f wick$ness1 7,j]4 iv4 #ad17--to cleanse ev5 va9 ?\ghts1 & %ut up1 f t ord9>y repair17#agg7 8 own he>t4 ,he is ab\t ! enclos+ x to be a g>d5 to ! well-belov$1 to br+ =? sweet fruits4 ,he is ab\t ! r5ew+ ( x1 ! adorn+ x ) ! new man1 aga9/ t day ( our ,bridegroom's appe>+1 & br++ him up to celebrate ! m>riage4 ,?\gh he be 9 ! fle%1 yet he is mo/ tak5 up ) 8 _s1 h[ to h x re/or$ to t primitive beauty & excell5cy1 ! image ( ,god 9 x2 h[ to be clo!d ) humility1 & to put on ! ornam5t ( a meek & quiet _s1--t he acc\nts 8 beauty2 h[ to rule 8 own _s1--t he acc\nts only true =titude2 & ?9ks x a great] vassalage & victory to ov]come himself ?an 8 enemy1 & e/eems x ! noble/ rev5ge1 n to be l to o!r m5 t wrong him4 ,he is occupi$ ab\t ! highe/ ga9 & advantage1 viz4 to save 8 _s & s\l2 & acc\nts all loss to ?is1--to br+ ,jesus ,*ri/ into ! he>t4 ,t is ! jewel he digs =1 & e/eems all dung 9 comp>ison ( x4 ,if y be ,*ri/ians aft] ! ,_s1 no d\bt y are busi$ ?is way ab\t y\r spirits4 ,= o!rs1 !y are busi$ ab\t ! fle%1--to make provision = its lu/s2 & !re ne$s no o!r m>k to "k !m by4 ,alas6 poor s\ls1 to ?is y h nev] yet adv]t$ t y h spirits1 immortal be+s )9 y1 :i* mu/ survive ?is du/1 ?is corruptible fle%2 :at w ye d1 :5 y _c h fle% to c>e =1--:5 y\r spirits c h no?+ to be c>ri$ =? into1 b mu/ et]nally dwell )9 ! bosom ( an evil consci5ce1 & be torm5t$ ) t worm1 ! bitt] remembrance ( ! neglect ( y\r spirits1 & utt] e/rangem5t f !m1 :ile y 7 9 ! body8 ,!n y mu/ be conf9$ )9 y\r own evil consci5ces1 & be imprison$ !re = ev]1 because1 :ile yet !re 0 "t & season1 y 7 always abroad1 & ev]y:]e1 b )9 y\r own he>ts & consci5ces1--& is n t a j recomp5se8 ,!n aga91 z ,*ri/ianity desc5ds f ! ,fa!r ( spirits1 into ! _s ( a man1 to lodge !re = a :ile1 x do? at l5g? br+ up ! _s ( a man1 & unites x to t et]nal ,_s2 & s1 z ! orig9al 0 high & div9e1 ! end is high too4 ,x issues out ( t ,f\nta91 & returns ) ! he>t ( man1 to imbosom itself 9 t aga94 ,& truly1 ?is is ! great excell5cy ( true religion above all ^? ?+s y are busi$ ab\t1 t x elevates ! _s ( a man to ,god2 t x w nev] re/ till x h c>ri$ x above to ! ,f\nta9-_s4 ,our spirits are sp>ks & *ips1 to speak s ) rev]5ce1 ( t div9e ,be+2 b n[ !y are :olly imm]s$ & sunk into ! fle%1 & into ! e>? by s91 till grace come d[n & r5ew !m1 & extract !m out ( t dunghill1 & purify !m4 ,& !n !y are1 z 9 a /ate ( viol5ce1 always /riv+ to m\nt upw>ds1 till !y be embodi$1 or r inspirit$1 s to speak1 9 t orig9al ,_s1 till !y be :olly unit$ to _! own elem5t1 ! div9e nature4 ,y "k ,*ri/'s pray]1 ,john xvii4 8,t !y may be "o1 z we are "o2 ,i 9 !m1 & ?\ 9 me1 t !y may be made p]fect 9 "o10 v]4 #bb1 #bc4 ,!n spirits h atta9$ _! p]fection1 !n w !y 8re/ f _! lab\rs10 :5 !y are "o ) him4 ,?is is ! only c5tre ( spirits1 9 :i* !y c re/ immoveable4 ,y f9d all ! desires & affections ( ! sa9ts are z s _m brea?+s upw>d1 pant+s aft] union ) him1 & long+s to be intimately pres5t ) ! ,"l4 ,!re=e a ,*ri/ian is "o aft] ! ,_s1 groan+ to be all _s1 to h ! e>?ly h\se ( ?is tab]nacle dissolv$1 & to be clo!d ^u ) t h\se f heav54 ,he kn[s ) ,paul1 t he is n at home1 ?\gh he be at home 9 ! body1 because ! body is t :i* sep>ates f ! ,"l1 :i* p>tition-wall he w\ld will+ly h tak5 d[n1 t 8 _s might be at home1 pres5t ) ! ,"l1 #b ,cor4 v4 #a1 c4 8,:o kn[e? 7sai? ,solomon7 ! _s ( a man t asc5ds upw>d1 & ! _s ( ! bea/ t goe? d[nw>d to ! e>?80 ,eccles4 iii4 #ba4 ,truly1 ! natural motion ( man's _s %\ld be to asc5d upw>d to ,god :o gave x4 ,:5 ?is frail & brok5 vessel ( ! body is dissolv$ into ! elem5ts1 ! high] & pur] nature t lodg$ )9 x %\ld fly upw>ds to heav52 ev5 z ! _s ( ! bea/s1 be+ b ! prime & f9] "p ( ! body1 n diff]5t 9 nature f ! e>?1 naturally falls d[n to ! e>? ) ! body1 & is dissolv$ into ! elem5ts4 ,b ,i ?9k1 ! consid]ation ( t w(ul disord]1 t s9 ha? br\ght into ! _w1 t all ?+s 9 man are s deg5]at$ & become bruti%1 bo? 8 affections & 8 conv]sation1 t c>nal & s5sual lu/s h ! :ole dom9ion ov] m52 ,i say1 ! s]i\s & e>ne/ view ( ?is might make a man suspect & call 9 "q1 :e!r or n !re be any diff]5ce betwe5 m5 & bea/s2 :e!r or n !re may be any _s 9 ! "o ( a high] nature ?an 9 ! o!r8 ,truly1 x w\ld half p]suade1 t !re is no immortal _s 9 man1 else h[ c\ld he be su* a bea/ all 8 "t1 8s]v+ div]se lu/s80 ,c x be possible1 might "o ?9k1 t !re is any _s 9 m51 t c asc5d to heav51 :5 !re is no motion ?i!r to be obs]v$ among m58 ,i besee* y1 consid] ?is1--! _s mu/ ei!r asc5d or desc5d :5 x goes out ( ! body1 z n[ 9 affection & endeav\r x asc5ds or desc5ds :ile x is 9 ! body4 ,!re is an indisp5sable connection betwe5 ^!4 ,:atsoev] ! _s aims at1 :i* way soev] x turns & directs its flight1 ?i!r x %all be con/ra9$ to g et]nally4 ,d y ?9k1 my belov$1 :ile y are 9 ! body1 to b[ d[n y\rselves to ! e>?1 to desc5d into ! s]vice ( ! fle% all y\r "t1 nev] once s]i\sly to rise up 9 ! consid]ation ( et]nity1 or lift up y\r heads above temporal & e>?ly ?+s1 & yet 9 ! close to asc5d unto heav58 ,no1 no2 d n deceive y\rselves2 y mu/ g =w>d4 ,?is life & et]nity make "o /raight l9e1 ei!r ( asc5t or desc5t1 ( happ9ess or mis]y1 & s9ce y h b[$ d[n always1 :ile 9 ! body1 !re is no ris+ up aft] x4 ,=w>d y mu/ g1 & t is d[nw>d to t elem5t1 into :i* y trans=m$ y\r spirits1 t is1 ! e>?1 or bel[ ! e>?--to hell4 ,y\r spirits h mo/ aff9ity ) ^!1 & d[n !y mu/ g1 z a /one to ! e>?4 ,b if y w\ld desire to h y\r spirits asc5d+ up to heav51 :5 !y are let out ( ?is prison1 ! body1 take he$ :i* way !y turn4 ,b5d & /rive :ile "h 9 ! body4 ,if y\r /ruggl+s be to be upw>d to ,god1 if y h discov]$ t bless$ness :i* is 9 him1 & if ?is be ! pr$om9ant ( y\r _s1 t c>ries x upw>ds 9 desires & endeav\r1 & turns x (f ! base /udy ( satisfy+ ! fle% & ! base love ( ! _w1 if ?y s\l be m\nt+ al(t on ^! w+s ( holy desires ( a bett] life ?an c be f\nd 9 any ?+ bel[1 c]ta9ly ! motion ( ?y _s w be 9 a /raight l9e upw>d4 ,:5 ?\ leave/ ?y du/ to ! e>?1 angels wait to c>ry t _s to t bosom ( ,*ri/ :]e x long$ & lik$ mo/ to be4 ,b devils d att5d ! s\ls ( mo/ "p ( m51 to ?ru/ !m d[n bel[ ! e>?1 because !y did /ill b5d d[n to ! e>?4 ,s]mon ,,xvii4 ,v]se #e4--8;,= !y t are aft] ! fle% d m9d ! ?+s ( ! fle%101 c4 ,?\gh s9 ha? tak5 up ! pr9cipal & inmo/ cab9et ( ! he>t ( man--?\gh x ha? fix$ its imp]ial ?rone 9 ! _s ( man1 & makes use ( all ! p[]s & faculties 9 ! s\l to accompli% its accurs$ desires & fulfil its b\ndless lu/s1 yet x is n )\t good reason express$ 9 scripture1 ord9>ily "u ! "n ( 8fle%10 & a 8body ( dea?10 & m5 dead 9 s9s1 are said to be yet 9 ! fle%4 ,! reason is1 p>tly because ?is 0 ! rise ( man's fir/ ru91 or ! *iefe/ +r$i5t 9 8 fir/ s91--8 he>k5+ to ! sugge/ions ( 8 fle% aga9/ ! cle> light & k ( 8 _s4 ,! apple 0 beautiful to look on & sweet to ! ta/e1 & ?is engag$ man4 ,?us ! volunt>y debasem5t & subjection ( ! _s--:i* 0 brea!d 9 ( ,god--unto ! s]vice ( t du/ :i* ,god _h appo9t$ to s]ve x ha? turn$ into a necess>y slav]y1 s t ! fle% be+ put 9 ! ?rone _c be ca/ out4 ,& ?is is ! righte\s judgm5t ( ,god ^u man1 t he t w\ld n s]ve s good & s high a ,"l1 %\ld be made a drudge & slave to ! v dregs ( ! creation4 ,p>tly aga91 because ! fle% ha? 9 x ! se$s ( ! mo/ "p ( ^! evil fruits1 :i* ab\nd 9 ! _w4 ,! mo/ "p ( our corruptions h ei!r _! rise or _! increase f ! fle%1 ! mo/ "p ( ! evils ( m5 are ei!r conceiv$ 9 ! fle% or br\ght =? by x1 by ! m9i/ry & help ( our deg5]ate spirits4 ,& truly ?is is x t makes our return+ to ,god s h>d & difficult a "w1 because we are 9 ! fle%1 :i* is l /ubble1 dispos$ to conceive flame ^u any sp>kle ( a temptation1 !re are s _m dispositions & incl9ations 9 ! body s9ce our fall1 t are z p[]ful to c>ry u to excess & inord9at5ess 9 affection or conv]sation1 z ! natural in/9cts ( bea/s d drive !m on to _! own prop] op]ations4 ,y "k ! fle% is (t5times ! greate/ imp$im5t t ! _s ha?1 because ( its lumpi%ness & e>?ly quality4 ,h[ will+ w\ld ! _s be1 h[ nimble & active 9 ! ways ( ob$i5ce1 if x 7 n ret>d$1 dull$1 & clogg$ ) ! heavy lump ( our fle%6 8,! _s inde$ is will+ b ! fle% is weak10 sai? ,*ri/1 ,matt4 xxvi4 #da4 ,truly ,i ?9k ! great remissness1 neglig5ce1 weakness1 fa9t+ ( ,*ri/ians1 9 _! race ( ,*ri/ianity1 arise ord9>ily f ?is weight t is c>ri$ ab\t ) !m1 t x mu/ be "s extraord9>y impulse ( a high] ,_s to drive u on )\t we>y+4 ,& because ( ?is indisposition ( ! fle%1 we are n able to be> mu* ( ,god's pres5ce 9 ?is life1 7x w\ld c]ta9ly conf\nd mortality1 if s mu* 7 let out ( x z is 9 heav57 no m ?an a weak eye c endure to behold ! sun 9 its brightness4 ,& !n ! fle%1 z x is ! greate/ ret>dm5t 9 good1 x is ! greate/ incitem5t to evil1 x is a bosom enemy1 t betrays u to ,satan1 x is ne> u & connatural to u4 ,& ?is is ! great advantage ,satan ha? ( a ,*ri/ian1 he ha? a fri5d )9 e ,*ri/ian1 t betrays him (t54 ,y "k ! mo/ "p ( temptations f )\t c\ld h no su* =ce or /r5g? aga9/ u if !re 7 n "s pr$isposition 9 ! fle%1 "s se$s ( t evil )91 if !y 7 n pres5t$ to "s suitabl5ess to our s5ses1 & !y be+ once engag$ on ,satan's side1 !y easily draw ! :ole man ) !m1 "u a false col\r & pret5ce ( fri5d%ip1 !re=e !y are said to 8w> aga9/ ! s\l10 #a ,pet4 ii4 #aa1 & !y are said 8easily0 to 8beset u10 ,heb4 xii4 #a4 ,truly x is no wond] t ! enemy /orm our city1 :5 ! outworks yea1 ! v ports ( ! city1 are possess$ by traitors4 ,no wond] ,satan approa* ne> ! walls ) 8 temptations1 :5 our s5ses1 our fle%ly "p1 are s apt to receive him1 & ready to ent]ta9 all objects )\t diff]5ce1 t are suitable to affect !m4 ,y see !n h[ mu* p[] ! fle% ha? 9 man s t x is no wond] t e natural man ha? ?is d5om9ation1 "o 8aft] ! fle%10 "o c>nal f ! pr$om9at+ "p1 ?\gh ! wor/ "p4 ,e man by nature till a high] bir? come may be call$ all fle%1 all fa%ion$ & compos$ ( ! fle%1 & aft] ! fle%1 ev5 8 _s & m9d be+ fle%ly & e>?ly1 sunk into ! fle%1 & trans=m$ into a bruti% quality or nature4 ,n[ ! great purpose ( ! gospel is1 to br+ along a deliv]] unto y\r spirits1 = ! releas+ & unfett]+ ( !m f ! *a9s ( fle%ly lu/s4 ,?is is ! v "w ( ,*ri/ianity1 to give lib]ty to ! captive s\ls ( m5 8& ! op5+ ( ! prison to !m t are b\nd10 ,isa4 lxi4 #a4 ,! s\ls ( m5 are *a9$ ) _! own fle%ly lu/s1 & if at any "t !y c break ^! gross] *a9s1 z "s f9] spirits h escap$ out ( ! vile/ dungeon ( ! fle%1 & ca/ (f ^! heavi] *a9s t b9d ! mo/ "p ( m51 yet :olly escape !y _c4 ,!re be high] & l[] rooms ( ?is prison1 !re are "s m gross1 "s m subtile cords & b&s ( ! fle%1 & :atsoev] x be t holds a man b\nd or 9 :atsoev] h\se he be imprison$1 x is n mu* matt]1 s9ce really he is b\nd1 & 8 lib]ty re/ra9$4 ,if a *a9 ( gold b9d z fa/ z a *a9 ( iron1 !re is no real diff]5ce1 except t mock]y is add$ unto x1 :5 a man is deta9$ 9 a gold5 prison ) gold5 *a9s4 ,?\gh "s m51 ,i say1 escape ! gross] pollutions ( ! fle%1 yet !y are fett]$ )9 "s n>r[1 scant1 & b imag9>y good ?+s1 !y _c g )\t ! compass ( ^?4 ,e man is conf9$ by nature )9 ! circle ( 8 own n>r[ bosom or if he expatiate into ! field ( ! _w1 yet h[ n>r[1 h[ limit$ are all creat$ objects1 = ! inf9ite desires ( ! s\l1 :e!r x t5d to ! enjoym5t ( o!r creatures1 or to ! possession ( "s imag9>y excell5cy 9 a man's self4 ,h[ /rait5$ are !y6 ,h[ imprison$ 9 all t compass6 ,!re is no true lib]ty c be f\nd !re4 ,?\gh "s may be dis5gag$ f bas] lu/s & ! common va9 employm5ts ( m51 yet f> !y _c g1 !y d b engage m ) !mselves ! love & e/imation ( !mselves4 ,)\t t compass !y _c possibly g1 :e!r f ano!r pr9ciple1 or to ano!r end4 ,&1 ,o h[ little b\nds is )9 any creat$ brea/ = ! immortal _s1 t is s va/ & expatiat+ 9 its desires to dwell 96 ,b "h is ! p]fect r$emption t is 9 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,:5 he comes into ! s\l1 he unfett]s & releases x1 n only ( ! gross] lu/s ( ! fle%1 b ev5 ( ^? subtile invisible b&s ( self love1 self seek+1 ( all scant1 n>r[1 & p>ticul> objects1 & sets x at lib]ty to expatiate 9 t univ]sal good1 ! inf9ite fulness ( ,god1 & grace :i* is 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 & h5ce a ,*ri/ian is call$ "o 8aft] ! ,_s0 t is1 ^: _s is rid & deliv]$ f t natural bondage & slav]y to ! creatures1 & is esp\s$1 at lea/ 9 affection & endeav\r1 to ! all-suffici5t & self suffici5t ,god4 ,we told y t ?is new nature ( a ,*ri/ian %[s itself 9 affection & motion1 9 m9d+ & walk+1 bo? are signs ( life1 & ! prop] actions ( x4 ,z ! natural man is easily kn[n by :at he m9ds & sav\rs1 & :at way he walks1 s is ! spiritual man4 ,m9d+ or sav\r+ compreh5ds1 no d\bt1 all ! inw>d acts ( ! s\l1 all ! imag9ations1 cogitations1 ?\ghts1 affections1 desires & purposes ( ! s\l4 ,to express x %ortly1 !re is a concurr5ce ( ^! two1 cogitation & affection1 ! und]/&+ & ! w1 9 ?is bus9ess4 ,! natural man kn[e? n ! ?+s ( ! ,_s1 s he _c ta/e or reli% !m1 s9ce he do? n "k !m1 #a ,cor4 ii4 #ad4 ,h[ c !y believe on him :om !y h n he>d8 ,b f> m1 h[ c m5 love & desire t :i* !y d n "k8 ,?\gh x be h>d to conv9ce "s t !y "k n ,god1 nor ! ?+s ( ! ,_s1 because !y h "s =m ( k1 & seem to und]/&1 & c disc\rse on religion1 yet ,i wond] t ! mo/ "p ( m51 ^: ignorance is writt5 9 _! =eheads ) su* palpable *>act]s1 %\ld h s mu* difficulty to take ) ?is *all5ge4 ,i am sure1 _m t p]suade !mselves ( heav51 are yet %ut up 9 t dungeon ( natural bl9dness & d>kness ( m9d1 & t s gross & ?ick d>kness t x is n possible to make !m conceive any notion ( spiritual ?+s1 ! common twilight ( nature is almo/ ext+ui%$1 & little or no?+ increas$ by _! education 9 ! visible *ur*4 ,h[ c y prize & e/eem ,jesus ,*ri/1 ( :om y "k no?+ b ! b>e "n8 ,h[ c y sav\r heav51 :5 y h nev] admitt$ "o s]i\s ?\ght ( ! life to come8 ,o t y c\ld be p]suad$1 t ! grace ( ,god is inconsi/5t ) su* gross ignorance1 z is 9 ! g5]ality light ( y6 ,truly grace is a light %9+ 9 ! s\l1 t op5s ! eyes to see t t surr\nds u 9 ! gospel4 ,b w y consid]1 belov$1 h[ ready y are to receive o!r ?+s ( no mom5t h[ y\r memories c reta9 !m1 & y\r und]/&+s receive o!r purposes v p]plex$ & labori\s1 b = ! k ( y\r s9 & mis]y1 or ( t bless$ rem$y %[$ 9 ! gospel we _c make y capable ( a few que/ions ab\t !m1 & if y le>n ! words by he>t1 7z y use to speak17 yet1 alas6 ! matt] & ?+ itself is n 9 ! he>t or m9d1 y h no?+ b words1 z appe>s4 ,if we ask ab\t ! same matt] 9 o!r words & t]ms1 x is z d>k & new to y1 z if y _h nev] he>d x4 ,i besee* y consid]1 if y d n !n m9d ! ?+s ( ! fle% mo/ :5 y are n only mo/ capable to "k ^! ?+s t conc]n ?is life1 b mo/ ready to ent]ta9 su* ?\ghts4 ,y h no difficulty to m9d ! _w :ole weeks & ye>s1 b y c nev] f9d leisure or "t to m9d ! life to come1 & yet va9ly y say1 y m9d x always4 ,i besee* y1 h[ d y m9d ,god1 & ! ?+s ( ,god1 :51 if y w b recollect y\r ?\ghts1 & ga!r ! sum ( !m1 y w n f9d "o s]i\s advis$ ?\ght ( him or 8 matt]s 9 a :ole week6 ,i pr(ess ,i wond] h[ s _m c en=ce ^u !mselves a p]suasion t ,god is always 9 _! he>t4 ,i ?9k x is ! height ( delusion6 ,i am sure he is n 9 "o ( t5 ?\s& ?\ghts1 t travel1 walk1 lodge1 & dwell 9 ! s\ls ( m51 & yet !y w ne$s be> ^u !mselves t !y always m9d him4 ,i am sure mo/ ( y _c say1 t ev] y %ut ! doors ( y\r he>ts ^u o!r va9 objects1 t y might retire to secret m$itation on ,god1 or conf]5ce ) him1 & ,i am z sure1 t _m m5 h ,god (t5] 9 _! m\?s1 by oa?s & blasphemies1 & irrev]5t speak+1 & tak+ 8 holy "n 9 va91 ?an 9 _! m9ds1 pray]s or praises1 or any holy m$itations ( him4 ,are y n z unwill+ to fix y\r m9ds ^u any sad solemn ?\ghts ( ,god's ju/ice1 ( hell1 ( heav51 ( s9 or mis]y1 ( dea?1 z boys1 ^: heads are full ( play1 are loa? to g to _! books8 ,do? n y\r practice 9 ?is speak ) ^! wick$ m51 :o say1 7,job xxi4 #ad47 8,dep>t f u1 we desire n ! k ( ?y ways80 ,h[ con/ra9$ are all y\r ?\ghts ( religion6 ,!y are ent]ta9$ z ^? :om y w\ld n desire to come aga94 ,b h[ uncon/ra9$1 h[ free are all o!r ?\ghts6 ,our m9ds c rove :ole days ab\t vanity1 ab\t fancies1 dreams1 no?+s2 b y nei!r l to admit nor reta9 ! k ( ,god 9 y\r m9d1 ,rom4 i4 #bh4 ,d y n ent]ta9 any s]i\s weighty ?\ghts ( religion1 t by occasion may ent] z fire-br&s1 z hot coals 9 y\r bosom8 ,h[ glad are y to get any div]sion to o!r ?+s6 ,h[ will+ to %un !m1 or ca/ !m out6 ,b if x be any temporal ?+1 any ?+ relat+ to ?is fle%1 y\r ?\ghts come freely (f1 are /eady & fix$ z long z y please1 y\r m9ds c travel ?r\gh all ! ends ( ! e>?1 to br+ 9 "s fancy ( ga9 or advantage1 or to /eal by preci\s "t1 & t )\t we>y+4 ,n[ all ^! ?+s consid]$1 my belov$1 are y n c>nal8 ,i speak to ! mo/ ( y1 are y n ^? :o are born ( ! fle%1 s9ce y m9d no?+ s]i\sly1 resolutely1 con/antly & will+ly1 b ! ?+s ( ! fle%1 & ! ?+s ( ?is life8 ,o x is no light matt] to be born ( ! fle%2 if y cont9ue s1 y are orda9$ = corruption1 = dea?2 8to be c>nally m9d$ is dea?10 v]4 #f1 ( ?is *apt]4 ,b ,i am p]suad$ bett] ?+s ( "s ( y1 t ! true light ( ,god ha? %9$ into y\r he>ts1 & reveal$ m excell5t ?+s unto y ?an ^! p]i%+ fle%ly ?+s1 viz4 heav5ly1 sub/antial1 & et]nal ?+s 9 ! gospel1 :i* y acc\nt only wor?y ( ! fix$ & cont9u$ m$itation ( y\r spirits4 ,i am sure y p]ceive ano!r beauty & excell5cy 9 ^! ?+s ?an ! _w do?1 because ! ,_s ha? reveal$ !m unto y4 ,x is true t y\r m9ds are yet mu* d>k5$ 9 _! appreh5sion ( spiritual ?+s1 !y are n s will+ to receive !m1 nor s ready to reta9 !m z y desire1 !y are v unsettl$ & un/eady 9 ! m$itations ( spiritual ?+s1 & !re are innum]able ?\ghts ( o!r ?+s t pass ?r\gh y\r he>ts l common inns1 uncontroll$ at _! pleasure2 all ?is is true1 b ,i am sure x is ! grief ( y\r s\ls t y\r he>ts are n s fix$ & e/abli%$ z ! excell5cy ( ^! spiritual ?+s require4 ,i "k x w be ! aim & real endeav\r ( any spiritual he>t1 to be %utt+ up all ! entries & doors ( ! m9d1 t va9 ?\ghts ent] n2 yet ent] !y w1 !re are s _m por*es to ent] 9 at1 & our n>r[ spirits _c wat* at all4 ,e s5se w let 9 objects1 & imag9ation itself w be active 9 fram+ !m1 & pres5t+ !m3 b yet ! endeav\r ( a ,*ri/ian w be1 n to let !m lodge long )9 7,j]4 iv4 #ad474 ,if !y come 9 unaw>es1 he w lab\r to make a div]sion to a bett] purpose1 & s /ill x holds good1 t ! curr5t & c\rse ( a ,*ri/ian's ?\ghts & cogitations are ^u ! 8?+s ( ! ,_s10--h[ to get 8 own he>t wa%$ & cleans$1--h[ to be m holy & con=m$ to ,*ri/1--h[ to be at peace ) ,god1 & keep t peace unbrok51--h[ to walk 9 ob$i5ce to ,god1 & 9 duty t[>ds m51--h[ to =sake himself1 & )al to d5y himself 9 all ^!2 ,i say1 8 mo/ s]i\s & solemn ?\ghts are ab\t ^! ?+s1 8 resolv$ & advis$ ?\ghts run mo/ on ?is /ra91 ?\gh x be true t1 :e!r he w or n1 o!r va9 & imp]t95t1 or n s conc]n+ ?\ghts1 w pass m lightly1 & too frequ5tly ?r\gh 8 he>t4 ,! o!r ?+ 9 :i* ?is spiritual life do? appe>1 is ! curr5t ( ! affections1 or t reli% & ta/e ( ! sweetness ( ! ?+s ( ! ,_s1 fl[+ f ! appreh5sion ( !m 9 ! m9d4 ,:5 ! light is discov]$ inde$1 7& ,o x is a pleasant ?+ = ! eye to behold x1 z ,solomon speaks17 !n ! ,_s ha? f\nd an object suitable to its nature1 & s x reli%e? & delighte? 9 x3 !re=e ! ^w is n simple m9d+1 or ?9k+1 b sav\r+1 ?9k+ ) affection ^u !m1 ta/+ & fe$+ ^u ! k ( !m1 x is a m9d+ ( !m ) c>e & delight1 ) e>ne/ness 77 8,o ta/e & see h[ good ! ,"l is10 ,psal4 xxxiv4 #h4 ,"s ?+s inde$ _c be kn[n b by "s s5se4 ,y _c make a bl9d man appreh5d :at light is1 till he see x4 ,a deaf man _c =m a notion ( s\nds 9 8 m9d1 except he once he>d !m2 nei!r c a man und]/& ! sweetness ( honey1 b by ta/+ x4 ,truly spiritual ?+s are ( t nature1 !re is "s hidd5 virtue & excell5cy 9 !m1 :i* is n obvi\s to e man t ha? ! b>e k ( ! lett]1 !re is a _s & life 9 !m1 t _c be transmitt$ into y\r e>s ) ! s\nd ( words1 or infus$ into ink & pap]2 x is only ! inspiration ( ! ,almighty c inspire ?is s5sible p]ception1 & real ta/e ( spiritual ?+s4 ,"s p[d]s d n smell till !y are beat51 truly till ^! tru?s be well p[d]$ & beat5 small by m$itation1 !y _c smell s fragrantly to ! _s4 ,z meats d n n\ri% till !y be *ew$ & dige/$1 s spiritual ?+s d n reli% to a s\l1 nor c !y truly fe$ ! s\l1 till !y be *ew$ & dige/$ into ! he>t by s]i\s & e>ne/ consid]ation4 ,?is is t :i* makes ^! same tru?s to be someway n ! same2 ^! v pr9ciples ( religion receiv$ & confess$ by all1 to be lively 9 "o1 & dead 9 ano!r4 ,x is ! liv+ consid]ation ( liv+ tru?1 ! application ( tru? to ! he>t1 t makes x lively 9 "o1 :]eas o!rs keep x only beside !m 9 a corn] ( _! m9ds1 or 9 a book1 9 ! corn] ( ! h\se4 ,! same meat is laid to y all1 ! mo/ "p look on x1 o!rs contemplate x1 & ex]cise only _! und]/&+s ab\t x1 b !re are "s :o ta/e x1 & f9d sweetness 9 x1 :o dige/ x by m$itation & solemn avocation ( _! he>ts f ! ?+s ( ! _w1 & !re=e "s are f$1 "s are />v$4 ,ne$ we to enl>ge mu* ^u ?is subject8 ,is x n too palpable t _m :o fill up our *ur*es are 9 ! fle%1 because !y d m9d & sav\r only ! ?+s ( ! fle%1 & n ( ! ,_s8 ,w y s]i\sly se>* y\r he>ts1 ask :at reli%es mo/ ) !m8 ,c y say1 t x is ! k+dom ( ,god or ! righte\sness !re(8 ,or is x n r ^? o!r ?+s ( food & raim5t1 & su* l1 t h no ext5t beyond ?is n>r[ span ( "t8 ,i am p]suad$ ! he>ts ( _m ta/e no sweetness 9 religion1 else !y w\ld fix m ^u x1 & pursue x m e>ne/ly4 ,are n ! ?+s ( ano!r _w1 ! great ?+s ( ! gospel1 c\nt$ all /range ?+s1 7,hos4 viii4 #ab17 z ?+s t y h n mu* to d )8 ,d y n let ! (fic]s ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 all ! sweet invitations ( ! gospel1 pass by z /rang]s1 & z if ye 7 unconc]n$ 9 !m8 ,:at ta/e h !y m ?an ! :ite ( an egg8 ,h[ unsav\ry a disc\rse or ?\ght to a c>nal he>t is x1 to speak ( subdu+ ! lu/s ( ! fle%1 ( dy+ to ! _w1 ( ! _w to come8 ,:o f9d _! he>ts inw>dly /irr$ ^u ! proposal ( ,jesus ,*ri/8 ,b if any matt] ( petty ga9 7 pr(f]$1 ,o h[ w\ld m5 li/5 ) bo? _! e>s6 ,h[ beautiful 9 ! eyes ( ! covet\s m9d is any ga9 & advantage6 ,! s\nd ( money is sweet] to him ?an ?is bless$ s\nd ( peace & salvation4 ,h[ sweet is pleasure to ! voluptu\s6 ,:at suitabl5ess & conv5i5cy is appreh5d$ 9 ^! p]i%+ ?+s6 ,b h[ little mom5t or weight is conceiv$ & believ$ to be 9 ?+s et]nal8 ,o h[ sub/antial d ?+s visible seem to m51 & h[ trifl+ d o!r ?+s invisible appe>6 ,b = y ^: eyes are op5$1 to y ,*ri/ is preci\s2 to y ! ?+s ( ! ,_s are beautiful1 & all y\r grief is1 t y _c affect !m accord+ to _! wor?1 or love !m accord+ to _! beauty4 ,i say1 "s !re are :o d see a sub/ance & subsi/5ce only 9 ?+s n se5 7,heb4 xi4 #a71 & = ?+s t are se5 & visible 9 ?is _w1 !y d acc\nt !m %ad[s only 9 comp>ison ( ?+s invisible4 ,! _w appreh5ds no realities1 b 9 :at !y see1 b a ,*ri/ian appreh5ds no solid reality 9 t he sees1 b only 9 t he sees n1 & !re=e1 z 9 8 judgm5t he looks ^u ! "o z a %ad[1 ! o!r z a sub/ance1 s he lab\rs to proportion & con=m 8 affection to a suitable ent]ta9m5t ( !m1 to give a %ad[ ( %[ ( affection to ! ?+s ( ?is life1 b ! m>r[ & sub/ance ( 8 he>t to ! ?+s invisible ( ano!r life4 ,?us ! apo/le1 #a ,cor4 vii4 #bi3 8,rejoic+1 z if we rejoic$ n1 enjoy+1 z if we possess$ n1 us+1 z if we us$ n10 half acts = half objects4 ,if we give our :ole spirits1 ! /r5g? ( our s\ls & m9ds to !m1 we are z fooli% z he t /rikes ) all 8 /r5g? at ! air1 or a fea!r4 ,!re is no solidity or reality 9 ^! ?+s1 able to bottom mu* e/imation or affection1 only m9d !m & use !m z 9 ! by1 z 9 pass+ ?r\gh t[>ds y\r c\ntry4 ,s]mon ,,xviii4 ,v]ses #e1 #f4--8;,= !y t are aft] ! fle% d m9d10 c4 8,= to be c>nally m9d$ is dea?1 b to be spiritually m9d$ is life & peace40 ,!re are _m diff]5ces among m5 9 ?is _w1 t1 z to outw>d appe>ance1 are great & wide1 & inde$ !y are s eag]ly pursu$1 & s]i\sly m9d$ by m51 z if !y 7 great & mom5t\s4 ,y see :at a /rife & cont5tion !re is among m51 h[ to be extract$ out ( ! dregs ( ! multitude1 & set a little high] 9 dignity & degree ?an !y4 ,h[ d m5 affect to be hon\rable above ! base6 ,h[ d !y seek to be ri*1 & hate pov]ty6 ,^! diff]5ces ( poor & ri*1 high & l[1 noble & ignoble1 le>n$ & unle>n$1 ! ?\ghts ( m5 are :olly tak5 up )1 b !re is "o great diff]5ce1 t is mo/ 9 ,god's eye1 & is bo? sub/antial & et]nal1 & s inf9itely surpasse? all ^! diff]5ces t ! m9ds ( m5 mo/ run out ^u2 & x is "h1 ! great diff]5ce betwe5 fle% & _s1 & !m t are aft] ! fle%1 & !m t are aft] ! ,_s4 ,?is is ( all o!r mo/ consid]able1 because wide/ & durable/4 ,i say1 x is ! wide/ ( all1 = all o!rs put no great diff]5ce betwe5 m5 z m51 !y d rea* ! peculi> excell5cy ( a man1 t is1 ! true1 & prop]1 good ( 8 spiritual & immortal "p1 !y are su* z befall alike to good & bad1 & s _c h ei!r mu* good or mu* evil 9 !m4 ,i h se5 folly set 9 great dignity1 & pr9ces walk+ on foot1 ,eccles4 x4 #f1 #g4 ,!n c]ta9ly su* titles ( hon\r & dignity1 su* places ( em95cy erect$ above ! multitude1 h little or no?+ wor? ! _s ( a man 9 !m1 see+ a fool1 a wick$ man1 is z capable ( !m1 z a wise man1 or a man ( a pr9cely _s1 & s ( all o!rs1 !y d n elevate a man1 z a man1 above o!rs4 ,a poor1 unle>n$1 mean man may h m real excell5cy 9 him1 ?an a ri*1 le>n$1 & great p]son4 ,b ?is draws a sub/antial & va/ diff]5ce inde$1 su* z is betwe5 fle% & _s1 su* z is betwe5 m5 & bea/s4 ,y "k :at pre-em95cy a man ha? ov] a bea/4 ,!re is no su* wide di/ance among ! sons ( m5 z betwe5 ! l[e/ & meane/ man & ! *iefe/ bea/4 8,!re is a _s 9 man10 sai? ,elihu1 ,job xxxii4 #h1--;an immortal1 et]nal sub/ance1 ( a f> high] nature & compreh5sion4 ,y "k :at excell5cy is 9 ! _s beyond ! fle%1 su* z is 9 heav5 beyond ! e>?1 = ! "o is brea!d f heav51 & ! o!r is tak5 out ( ! du/ ( ! e>?2 ! "o is corruptible1 yea1 corruption itself1 ! o!r incorruptible4 ,h[ swift & nimble are ! motions ( ! _s1 f ! "o end ( heav5 to ! o!r6 ,h[ c x compass ! e>? 9 a mom5t6 ,d b look & see :at a huge diff]5ce is betwe5 a beautiful liv+ body1 & ! same :5 x is a dead c>case1 rott5 & corrupt$4 ,x is ! _s dwell+ )9 t makes ! odds1 t makes x active1 beautiful1 & comely1 b 9 ! removal ( ! _s1 x become? a piece ( ! mo/ defil$ & loa?some du/ 9 ! _w4 ,n[1 ,i say1 su* a va/ & wide diff]5ce !re is betwe5 a true ,*ri/ian & a natural man1 ev5 tak+ him 9 ) all 8 common end[m5ts & excell5cies1 ! "o is a man1 ! o!r a bea/1 ! "o is aft] ! fle%1 ! o!r is aft] ! ,_s4 ,x is ! ord9>y compellation ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 8,man be+ 9 hon\r1 & und]/&+ n1 is l ! bea/s t p]i%10 ,psal4 xlix4 #bj1 & xciv4 #h1 8,und]/&1 ye bruti% among ! p10 c41 & ,psal xcii4 #f1 8,! bruti% man und]/&s n ?is10 & ,eccles4 iii4 #ah1 8t !y !mselves may "k t !y are b bea/s40 ,!re=e y f9d ! ,"l (t5 turn+ to bea/s1 to ins5sible creatures1 !reby to reprove ! folly & madness ( m51 ,isa4 i4 #b1 & ,j]4 viii4 #g4 ,man ha? two p>ts 9 him1 by :i* he ha? aff9ity to ! two mo/ di/ant natures1 he /&s 9 ! middle betwe5 angels & bea/s4 ,9 8 _s he rise? up to an angelic dignity1 & 9 8 body he falls d[n to a bruti% condition4 ,n[1 :i* ( ^! ha? ! pre-em95cy1 t he is4 ,if ! _s be inde$ elevat$ above all s5sual & e>?ly ?+s1 to ! life ( angels1 t is1 to communion ) ,god1 !n a man is "o aft] ! _s1 an angel inc>nate1 an angel dwell+ 9 fle%1 b if 8 _s ?r[ itself d[n to ! s]vice ( ! fle%1 m9d+ & sav\r+ only ?+s s5sual & visible1 !n inde$ a man puts (f humanity1 & ha? associat$ himself to bea/s1 to be z "o ( !m4 ,& inde$1 a man made ?us l a bea/1 is worse ?an a bea/1 because he ought to be f> bett]4 ,x is no disp>agem5t to a bea/ to m9d only ! fle%1 b x is ! greate/ abasem5t ( a man1 t :i* draws him d[n f t high] /ation ,god ha? set him into1 to ! l[e/ /ation1 t ( bea/s2 & truly a ,nebu*adnezz> among bea/s is ! greate/ bea/ ( all1 f> m bruti% ?an any bea/4 ,n[ su* is e man by nature1--8t :i* is born ( ! fle% is fle%40 ,e man z he comes out ( ! womb1 is deg5]at$ & fall5 d[n into ?is bruti% e/ate1 to m9d1 to sav\r1 to reli% no?+ b :at relates to ?is fle%ly or temporal be+4 ,! utmo/ sph]e & compreh5sion ( man1 is n[ ( no l>g] ext5t ?an ?is visible _w & ?is pres5t life1--8he is bl9d & see? n af> (f10 #b ,pet4 i4 #i4 ,truly1 su* is e man by nature1 :]eas ! prop] native sph]e ( ! _s's motion & compreh5sion1 is z l>ge z its endurance1 t is1 z long z et]nity1 & z broad z to rea* ! inf9it5ess ( ,god1 ! ,god ( all spirits4 ,n[1 ?r\gh ! slav]y & bondage ( m5's spirits to _! fle%1 x is contract$ into z n>r[ b\nds z ?is poor life 9 ! fle%4 ,he t ought to look beyond "t z f> z et]nity1 & ha? an immortal _s giv5 = t end1 is n[ half bl9d1 ! eye ( ! m9d is s ov]cl\d$ ) lu/s & passions t x _c see f> (f1 n s f> z to ! morr[ aft] dea?1 n s f> z to ! entry ( et]nity4 ,& truly1 if y comp>e ! context1 y w f9d1 t :osoev] do? n give all dilig5ce to add to fai?1 virtue1 to virtue1 k1 to k1 temp]ance1 to temp]ance1 pati5ce & to pati5ce godl9ess1 c41 he t is n ex]cis$ & employ$ ab\t ?is /udy1 h[ to adorn 8 _s ) ^! graces1 h[ to h a victory ov] himself & ! _w1 & 9 respect ( ^!1 acc\nts all ?+s beside indiff]5t1--su* a man is bl9d1 & see? n f> (f1 he ha? n gott5 a sight ( et]nity1 he ha? n tak5 up t ev]la/+ endurance1 else he c\ld n sp5d 8 "t ^u provision = ! lu/s ( ! fle%1 b be behov$ to lay su* a good f\ndation = ! "t to come z is "h m5tion$4 ,if he saw af> (f1 he c\ld n b make acqua9tance ) ^? c\rti]s ( heav51 :i* w m9i/] an entrance into t ev]la/+ k+dom4 ,b truly1 :ile ?is is n y\r /udy1 y h no purpose = heav51 y see no?+ b :at is j be=e y\r eye1 & almo/ t\*e? x1 & s y sav\r & m9d only :at y see4 ,is n ?is !n a wide diff]5ce betwe5 ! *ildr5 ( ?is _w1 & ! *ildr5 ( ,god8 ,is x n v sub/antial8 ,all o!rs are circum/antial 9 respect ( ?is1 ?is only puts a real diff]5ce 9 t :i* is be/ 9 m51 viz4 _! spirits4 ,! excell5cy ( nature is kn[n by _! affections & motions1 s are ^! "h1 ! spiritual man sav\rs spiritual ?+s1 ! c>nal man c>nal ?+s1 ev]y?+ sympa?izes ) t :i* is l itself1 & is ready to incorporate into x1 ?+s are n\ri%$ & pres]v$ by ?+s l !mselves4 ,y see ! sw9e embraces ! dunghill1 t /9k is only a sav\ry smell to !m1 because x is suitable to _! nature4 ,b a man ha? a m excell5t ta/e & smell1 & he sav\rs f9] & sweet] ?+s4 ,truly x _c *oose b t x mu/ be a nature m sw9i% or bruti% ?an a sw9e1 t c reli% & sav\r su* fil?y abom9able works ( ! fle% z ab\nd among/ "s ( y4 8,! works ( ! fle% are manife/10 ,gal4 v4 #ai4 ,& inde$ !y are manife/ ^u y1 act$ 9 ! v day "t1 out fac+ ! v light ( ! gospel4 ,y may read !m1 & see if !y be n too manife/ 9 y4 ,n[1 :at a base nature1 :at abom9able & bruti% spirits mu/ possess m51 t !y appreh5d a sweetness & fragrancy 9 ^! corrupt & /9k+ works ( ! old man6 ,o h[ base a sc5t is x1 to smell & sav\r no?+ b ?is pres5t _w1 & satisfaction to y\r s5ses6 ,truly y\r sc5t & smell1 y\r reli% & ta/e1 argues y\r base1 & deg5]ate1 & bruti% natures1 t y are on ! worse side ( ?is division1--8aft] ! fle%40 ,b alas6 x is n possible to p]suade y t !re is no sweetness1 no fragrancy1 no?+ b corruption & rott5ness1 su* z comes out ( sepul*res op5$1 9 all ^! works ( ! fle%1 till once a new _s be put 9 y1 & y\r natures *ang$1 no m ?an y c by eloqu5ce p]suade a sick man1 ^: palate is possess$ ) a vitiat$ bitt] hum\r1 t su* ?+s z are suitable to 8 vitiat$ ta/e1 are inde$ bitt]1 or make a sw9e to believe t ! dunghill is /9k+ & unpleasant4 ,truly x is z impossible to make ! multitude ( m5 to appreh5d1 to reli% or sav\r any bitt]ness or loa?som5ess 9 ! ways & c\rses !y foll[1 or any sweetness & fragrancy 9 ! ways ( godl9ess1 till once y\r ta/es be rectifi$1 y\r spirits be trans=m$ & r5ew$4 ,& inde$1 :5 once ! _s is r5ew$1 & dispossess$ ( t malignant hum\r ( corruption1 & fle%ly affection1 t did pres5t all ?+s1 contr>y to :at !y are1 !n x is l a heal?ful & :olesome palate1 t ta/es all ?+s z !y are1 & f9ds bitt]1 bitt]1 & sweet1 sweet1 or l a s\nd eye1 t beholds ?+s j z !y are1 bo? 9 col\r1 quantity1 & di/ance1 !n ! s\l sav\rs ! sweet smell ( ! fruits ( ! ,_s1 v] #bb3 8,love1 joy1 peace1 long-suff]+1 meekness1 temp]ance10 c4 ,^! are fragrant & sweet to ! s\l1 & z a sweet p]fume1 bo? to ! p]son t ha? !m1 & to o!rs r\nd ab\t him1 & to ,god also4 ,^! ca/ a sav\r t allures a s\l to seek !m1 & be+ possess$ ( !m1 !y ca/ a sweet smell abroad to all t are r\nd ab\t1 & ev5 z high z heav54 ,a s\l t ha? ^! plant$ 9 x1 & gr[+ out ( x1 is z a g>d5 enclos$ to ,god4 ,^! fruits are bo? pleasant & sweet to ! s\l t eats !m1 & z ! pleasantness ( ! apple allur$ man to ta/e x & s91 s ! beauty & sweetness ( ^! fruits ( ! ,_s draw ! _s ( a man aft] !m4 ,he ha? f\nd ! sav\r1 & se5 ! beauty1 & ?is allures him to ta/e !m1 & !n he invites ! well belov$ to come & ta/e also1 to eat ( ^! fruits ) him4 ,we might in/ance ?is 9 _m ?+s4 ,a ,*ri/ian reli%es m sweetness 9 temp]ance1 9 beat+ d[n 8 body1 & br++ x into subjection1 9 ab/a9+ f fle%ly lu/s1 ?an a c>nal man ta/es 9 ! mo/ exquisite pleasures t ! _w c af=d4 ,a ,*ri/ian sav\rs a sweetness 9 meekness & long suff]+1 he ha? m delight 9 =giv+1 & =be>+1 & pray+ = !m t wrong him1 ?an a natural man ha? 9 ! accompli%+ ( ! mo/ gre$y desires ( rev5ge4 ,o :at beauty ha? g5tl5ess1 goodness1 & pati5ce1 9 8 eye6 ,:at sweetness is 9 ! love ( ,god to 8 ta/e6 ,h[ ravi%+ is ! joy ( ! ,holy ,gho/6 ,h[ cont5t+ t peace t passe? und]/&+6 ,^! are ?+s ( ! ,_s t he m9ds & sav\rs4 ,"k1 ,*ri/ians1 t x is to ?is ye are call$1 to m9d ^! ?+s mo/1 & to seek !m mo/4 ,bew>e le/ ! deceitfulness ( s9 entice y1 ?r\gh ! trea*]\s & deceitful lu/s t are yet liv+ 9 y\r memb]s4 ,if y inde$ m9d ^! ?+s1 &1 out ( ! appreh5sion ( ! beauty & sav\r ( ! sweetness & smell ( ! fragrancy ( !m1 w\ld be cont5t to quit all y\r corrupt lu/s1 = to be possess$ ( !m1 !n y are on t bless$ & happy side ( ?is great & fundam5tal division ( m51 y h inde$ ! privilege7#agh7 ( all o!rs :o are n r5ew$4 ,:atev] be y\r condition 9 ! _w1 y are ( ! ,_s1 & ?is is bett] ?an to be ri*1 wise1 great1 & hon\rable4 ,god ha? n giv5 y su* ?+s z ! _w g mad aft]1 b envy !m n1 he ha? giv5 y bett] ?+s1 m real & sub/antial ?+s1 t make y f> bett] & m excell5t4 ,b !n1 ?is diff]5ce1 z x is ! wide/1 s x is ! durable/1 z x is sub/antial "h1 s x is p]petual h]eaft]4 ,:5 all ! o!r diff]5ces betwe5 m5 %all be aboli%$1 ?is alone %all rema91 & !re=e y h x 9 ! next v]se1 8,to be c>nally m9d$ is dea?1 b to be spiritually m9d$ is life & peace40 ,?is division t is begun "h1 %all gr[ wid] = all et]nity4 ,!re %all be a great] diff]5ce aft] ?is life1 & a m s5sible sep>ation4 ,dea? & life1 et]nal dea? & et]nal life1 are ! two sides ( ?is diff]5ce1 z x %all %ortly be /at$4 ,:5 all o!r degrees & di/ances ( m5 %all be blott$ out & buri$ 9 et]nal oblivion1 !re %all no ve/ige or m>k rema91 ( ei!r wisdom1 or ri*es1 or hon\r1 or su* l1 b all mank9d %all be1 z to ^! outw>d ?+s1 levell$ & equaliz$1 ?is "o unse5 & neglect$ diff]5ce 9 ! _w %all appe> & %9e 9 t day :5 ! ,"l make? up 8 jewels1 8!n he w disc]n betwe5 ! righte\s & ! wick$1 betwe5 him t fe>e? ,god1 & him t fe>e? him n10 ,mal4 iii4 #ah4 ,! c>nal & spiritual man h opposite affections & motions4 ,! _s ( ! "o is on a j\rney or walk upw>d1 8aft] ! ,_s10 & ! _s ( ! o!r is on a walk d[nw>d1 t[>ds ! fle%1 & ! fur!r !y g1 ! fur!r di/ant !y are4 ,! "o %all be tak5 up to ! company ( ! spirits ( j m5 made p]fect1 & to ! fell[%ip ( angels1 ! o!r %all be ?r[n d[n into ! fell[%ip & society ( devils4 ,& truly x is no wond] x fall s l[1 = all its motions 9 ! body 7 d[nw>d1 to ! fulfill+ ( ! lu/s ( ! fle%4 ,?us y see ! diff]5ce w gr[ wid] & m s5sible ?an x is yet betwe5 ! godly & ungodly1 9 ?is _w x do? n s evid5tly appe> z x w d aft]w>d4 ,z two m51 t leave "o ano!r1 & h _! faces on contr>y arts17#agi7 at ! beg9n+ ! di/ance & diff]5ce is n s great & s s5sible1 b wait a little1 & ! fur!r !y g1 ! f>!r !y are di/ant1 & ! wid] _! sep>ation is4 ,ev5 s1 :5 a ,*ri/ian beg9s to break (f 8 way f ! common c\rse ( ! _w x do? n appe> to be s diff]5t f x z to conv9ce himself & o!rs2 b if 8 face be t[>ds ,j]usalem above1 & 8 he>t ?i!rw>d1 c]ta9ly he w be daily mov+ fur!r f ! _w1 till ! di/ance be s5sible bo? to himself & o!rs2 he w be m & m trans=m$ & r5ew$1 till at l5g? all be *ang$4 ,no wond] !n1 t ^! two _c meet toge!r 9 ! end ( _! c\rse1 ^: c\rse 0 s opposite4 ,?\gh wick$ m5 w desire to 8die ! dea? ( ! righte\s10 yet x is no m possible !y c meet 9 ! end1 ?an hell & heav5 c reconcile toge!r1 because !y walk to two contr>y po9ts4 ,s]mon ,,xix4 ,v]se #f4--8;,= to be c>nally m9d$ is dea?2 b to be spiritually m9d$ is life & peace40 ,x is true1 ?is "t is %ort1 & s %ort t sc>ce c similitudes or comp>isons be _h to %ad[ x out unto u4 ,x is a dream1 a mom5t1 a vap\r1 a flood1 a fl[]1 & :atsoev] c be m fad+ or p]i%+2 & !re=e x is n 9 itself v consid]able1 yet 9 ano!r respect x is ( all ?+s ! mo/ preci\s1 & wor?y ( ! deepe/ att5tion & mo/ s]i\s consid]ation2 & t is1 because x is l9k$ unto et]nity2 & !re is an indissolvable knot betwe5 !m1 t no p[] or art c break or loose4 ,! beg9n+ ( et]nity is cont9ually unit$ to ! end ( "t2 & y "k all ! inf9ite ext5sion ( et]nity is uni=m1 x admits ( no *ange 9 x f bett] to worse1 or worse to bett]2 & !re=e ! beg9n+ ( our et]nity1 :e!r x be happ9ess or mis]y1 is b "o p]petuat$ & et]niz$ mom5t1 s to speak4 ,see+ !n we are 9 ! body1 & s5t unto ! _w = ?is end1 t we may pass ?r\gh into an un*angeable et]nal e/ate2 truly1 ( all ?+s x is mo/ conc]n+ & weighty1 :at way we *oose to ?is j\rney's end4 ,see+ ! "t is %ort1 9 :i* we h to walk1 & x is unc]ta9 too1 we ought1 z ! apo/le ,pet] speaks1 to 8give all dilig5ce20 z long z ! day rema9s1 we %\ld drive ! h>d]1 le/ t et]nal night ov]take u4 ,! %ortness & unc]ta9ty ( "t %\ld con/ra9 u to take ! pres5t opportunity1 & n to let x slip ov] z we d2 see+ x is n at all 9 our h&1 ei!r :at is pa/1 or :at is to come1 ! "o _c be recall$1 ! o!r is n 9 our p[] to call & br+ =w>d1 !re=e ! pres5t mom5t t ,god ha? giv5 u1 %\ld be cat*$1 held on1 & r$eem$1 z ! apo/le speaks1 ,eph4 v4 #af4 ,we %\ld buy x at ! de>e/ rate ( pa9s & exp5ses1 f all ^? va91 imp]t95t1 & trifl+ div]sions t take x up1 t we may employ x z x becomes suitable to et]nity t is po/+ on4 ,& !n1 z ! %ortness ( x makes x ! m preci\s & consid]able1 9 reg>d ( ! end ( x1--et]nity2 z ! scant9ess ( a ?+ increases ! rate ( x1 s t same consid]ation %\ld make all worldly ?+s1 t are conf9$ ei!r 9 _! be+ or use1 )9 x1 to be inconsid]able1 z ,paul1 7#a ,cor4 vii4 #bi-ca71 %[s4 ,see+ ! "t is %ort1 x rema9e?1 t we %\ld rejoice1 z n rejoic+2 weep1 z n weep+2 buy1 z if we possess$ n2 use ! _w1 z n abus+ x4 ,see+ all its wor? is to be e/eem$ f ! end ( x1 et]nity1 nev] end+2 !n c]ta9ly :atsoev] 9 "t do? n rea* t end1 & ha? no connection ) x1 we %\ld give x b su* ent]ta9m5t1 z a pass+ bird1 t is pleasant to ! eye1 gets ( a behold]1 :ile x is 9 its flight4 ,! %ortness ( ! day %\ld make u d\ble our dilig5ce1 & pu% on ! h>d] 9 our walk or race1 t s we may come 9 "t to our place ( re/2 & t same %\ld make ! pass5g] give an ov]ly7#ahj7 & pass+ look to all ?+s t are by ! way1 & :i* he mu/ ( necessity leave beh9d him4 ,see+ ^! ?+s1 !n1 are s important1 let u draw our he>ts toge!r to consid] :at ! ,"l speaks to u 9 ?is ^w2 = 9 x y h two ways & two ends1 opposite & contr>y ways & walks1 & z contr>y ends2 ! ways are1 walk+ 8aft] ! fle%10 & walk+ 8aft] ! ,_s20 ! ends to :i* !y lead1 are dea? & life4 ,we spoke some?+ ( ! ways1 & ! wide diff]5ce t is betwe5 !m1 :at excell5cy is 9 ! "o beyond ! o!r2 b truly x is h>d to p]suade to leave (f y\r accu/om$ ways & walks1 because y\r inw>d s5se & ! incl9ation ( y\r he>ts are :olly p]v]t$ & corrupt$ by nature4 ,y "k ! mov+ faculty is subord9ate 9 its op]ations unto ! kn[+1 feel+1 & appreh5d+ faculties3 ! locomotive p[] is giv5 = a subsidi>y & help to ! appreh5sive & appetitive p[]s1 because ?+s are conv5i5t & disconv5i5t1 good or evil1 to ! nature ( ! liv+ creature1 )\t x2 & x c\ld n by m]e k1 or desire1 or hatr$ ( ?+s1 ei!r come into possession ( !m1 or es*ew !m4 ,!re=e ,god ha? giv5 !m a faculty ( mov+ !mselves to ! prosecution & atta9m5t ( any appreh5d$ good1 or to ! es*ew+ & av]sion ( any conceiv$ evil4 ,?us1 :5 bea/s sav\r or smell t food :i* is fit = !m1 _! appetite /irs !m up to motion aft] x to obta9 x4 ,n[1 ,i say1 if ?is inw>d s5se be corrupt$1 !n ?+s t are de/ructive w be conceiv$ good1 because !y are suitable to t corrupt hum\r or quality t possesses ! s5ses2 & ?us all ! motion & walk w be disord]$4 ,! tru? is1 my belov$1 our spirits & m9ds are infect$ ) a poisonable hum\r1 fle%ly passions & lu/s are pr$om9ant naturally2 &1 z 9 !m t are 9 a fev]1 _! organs be+ di/emp]$ ) a bitt] unsav\ry hum\r1 ! pleasante/ ?+s seem unsav\ry1 because n suitable to t pr$om9ant hum\r1 ev5 s x is ) y by nature4 ,t :i* puts all ^u motion is out ( c\rse1 s9ce ! fir/ di/emp] ( man4 ,y\r spirits & m9ds are fle%ly & c>nal2 !y h a /rong & deep impression ( all ! lu/s t are 9 ! body1 & are accord+ly affect$2 & !re=e y _c fitly judge :at is good or evil = y1 b accord+ to ^!1 7,isa4 v4 #bj17--y mu/ call evil good1 & good evil2 bitt] sweet1 & sweet bitt]1 because y are already prepossess$ ?us4 ,& !re=e ! ways ( ! fle%1 ^? pa?s t lead to de/ruction1 y _c b look on !m z pleasant1 because !y suit & please y\r corrupt$ s5se or _s2 & s ?is disord]$ sav\r or smell ( "s fragrant p]fume 9 ! ways ( ! fle%1 puts y ^u walk+ 9 ^! ways2 & be+ ?us possess$ & engag$1 y _c b /op y\r e>s to all contr>y p]suasions4 ,y ?9k x aga9/ y\r s5se & reason1 to tell y t ^! are loa?some & unsav\ry1 & t ! o!r ways ( wisdom & _s are pleasantness & peace4 ,i say1 y _c believe ?is1 till y\r he>ts & spirits lie purg$1 & y\r ta/e be pure & uncorrupt$4 ,x is c]ta9ly ^u ?is gr\nd t our ,savi\r puts su* *>act]s on ! way to heav5 & hell1 to life & dea?4 ,! "o is /rait & n>r[1 & few walk 9 x2 ! o!r broad & easy1 & _m walk 9 x1 ,matt4 vii4 #ac4 ,c]ta9ly1 x is n ! way 9 itself simply1 t admits ( su* a motion1 to speak prop]ly1 z ! ?+ is2 ! way to life1 by ! guid+ ( ! ,_s1 is easie/1 pla9e/1 %orte/1 & broade/4 ,x ha? all ! prop]ties ( a good way1 none s pleasant & pla92--h[ sweet & pleasant sights all ! way6 ,x is an alley ( delight1--! way ( 8 comm&m5ts2 x wants n accommodation 9 x to refre% ! travell]4 ,! mo/ delightful company is "h2 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 :o s\ght no o!r company f all et]nity1 b 7 abundantly satisfi$ & rejoic$ 9 "o ano!r4 ,?is fell[%ip ! ,*ri/ian ha? to solace himself )1 & he is admitt$ to be p>tak] ( t joy4 ,!re is no?+ t do? disburd5 ! s\l s ( c>e & anxiety1 no?+ do? rid a man ( s _m p]plexities & tr\bles1 z ?is way4 ,b ! way ( s9 9 itself is mo/ labori\s1 mo/ difficult4 ,x ha? inf9ite by-ways t x leads a man into1 & he mu/ turn & return1 & run 9 a circle all ! day1 all 8 "t1 to satisfy ! inf9ite lu/s & insatiable desires ( s94 ,o h[ pa9ful & labori\s is x to fulfil ! lu/s ( ! fle%6 ,h[ mu* s]vice do? x impose6 ,h[ s]i\s att5tion6 ,:at p]plex+ c>es & torm5t+ ?\ghts6 ,h[ _m sorr[s & griefs are 9 e /ep ( ?is way6 ,d y n p]ceive :at drudges & slaves s9 makes y1--h[ mu* lab\r y h to satisfy y\r lu/s8 ,& y are always to beg91 z ne> t :i* y seek 9 ! end ( y\r ye>s1 z 9 ! beg9n+4 ,h[ ?orny1 h[ miry is ! way ( covet\sness6 ,are y n always out ( "o ?orn into ano!r1 & cut asund]1 or pi]c$ ?r\gh ) _m sorr[s8 #a ,tim4 vi4 #aj2 ,matt4 xiii4 #bb4 ,is t a pleasant & easy way1 ,i pray y1 t makes all y\r sorr[ & y\r travail grief1 & suff]s n y\r he>t to take re/ 9 ! night8 ,eccl4 ii4 #bb1 #bc4 ,:at pa9s ( body6 ,:at plott+ ( m9d6 ,:at lab\r & vexation ( bo? mu/ a s9n] h z 8 con/ant att5dance 9 ?is way6 ,! way is intricate1 deep1 unpassable1 t leads to t satisfaction y desire to y\r lu/s4 ,y\r desires are impot5t & impati5t1 ! means to c>ry y on are weak & lame1 n[ise accommodat$ or fit = su* a j\rney1 & ?is puts y always1 z x 71 on ! rack1 torm5t$ betwe5 ! impati5ce ( y\r lu/s1 & ! impot5cy ( means1 & impossibility to fulfil !m4 ,desires & disappo9tm5ts1 hopes & fe>s1 divide y\r s\ls betwe5 !m4 ,su* is ! way aft] ! fle%1 an endless labyr9? ( woes & mis]ies1 ( pa9s & c>es1 ev] :ile "h4 ,b ^! ways receive su* names f ! common op9ion & appreh5sion ( m51 because ( our fle%1 :i* is pr$om9ant4 ,! way aft] ! fle% be+ suitable to x1 ?\gh 9 itself inf9itely m toilsome1 seems easy & pla91 b ! way aft] ! ,_s seems /rait1 n>r[1 toilsome1 & labori\s4 ,?\gh !re be inf9itely m room 9 ! way to life1 because x leads to t imm5se univ]sal good1 x expatiates t[>ds ! ,all fulness ( ,god1 yet to ! fle% h[ n>r[ & /rait is x1 because x _c admit ( ^! inord9ate lu/s1 t h swell$ s immeasurably t[>ds n>r[ & scanty ?+s6 ,! true latitude ( ! way ( ! fle% is n great1 = x is all enclos$ )9 poor1 lean1 n>r[1 creat$ objects1 b because ! imag9ation ( m5 supplies :at is want+ really1 & fancies an inf9ite or b\ndless ext5t ( goodness 9 ^! ?+s1 !re=e ! s9n] walks easily1 )\t /rait5+ to 8 fle%1--x is n p9*$ 9 ?is way ( fle%ly lu/s4 ,b1 alas6 ! _s is w(ully /rait5$1 fett]$1 & imprison$1 ?\gh x be n s5sibly b\nd4 ,:at is ! reason1 !n1 t s _m walk 9 ! way to dea? b because _! fle% f9ds no /rait5+1 no pressure 9 x8 ,x is an easy way to _! natures1 because suitable to ! corruption t is 9 !m1 !re=e m5 walk on )\t consid]ation ( :at foll[s4 ,x is l a desc5t or go+ d[n a hill1 & s easy to our fle%4 ,on ! o!r h&1 ! way ( life1 aft] ! ,_s1 is an asc5t upw>d1 & x is v difficult to our e>?ly & lumpi% fle%4 ,our spirits by communion ) & subjection to ! fle%1 are made ( an e>?ly quality1 ne> ! elem5t ( ! fle%1 & s !y b[ naturally d[nw>d1 b if once !y 7 purifi$ & purg$1 & unfett]$ by ! _s ( ,god & re/or$ to _! native purity1 !y w\ld m easily & will+ly move upw>d1 z y see ! flame do?1 & till ?is be done 9 y1 we _c expect t y w will+ly & pleasantly walk 9 ^! pleasant walks aft] ! ,_s2 y\r walk w nev] be free & uncon/ra9$ 9 ! pa?s ( godl9ess4 ,y may1 f "s ext]nal motives & impulses1 move upw>d = a season1 9 "s p>ticul> duties ( religion1 z a /one ca/ up1 b z t impression is n f an inw>d pr9ciple s x w n be con/ant & durable1 b y w fall d[n to y\r old bias 9 o!r ?+s1 & move q contr>y1 :5 ! ext]nal impression ( fe> or fav\r1 ( cu/om or education1 or su* l1 we>s out4 ,b ! true ,*ri/ian ha? a _s )9 him1 ! root ( ! matt] 9 him2 ?is c>ries him upw>d 9 ! ways ( ob$i5ce1 aft] ! motions & directions ( ,god's ,_s4 ,at ! beg9n+1 inde$1 x is /rait & uneasy to 8 fle%1 b ! difficulty is ov]come if once y beg9 well1 ! beg9n+ 7z y us$ to say7 is ! half ( ! :ole4 ,truly to be well ent]$ is half progress2 aft]w>d ! bulksome & burd5some lu/s ( ! fle% are /ript (f1 at lea/ 9 a great] measure1 & !n ! _s moves easily & will+ly2 ?is walk becomes a recreation1 t at fir/ 0 a lab\r4 ,n[ delight & desire are z w+s to m\nt ! s\l al(t4 ,n[ x is ! good pleasure ( ! s\l to walk to all well pleas+4 ,inde$ ! way ( ?is _w is dirty & fil?y1 & !re=e a ,*ri/ian _h ne$ to wat* cont9ually1 & to gird up 8 lo9s1 t 8 ?\ghts & affections hang n d[n to ! e>?1 else !y w take up mu* fil?1 & _c b clog & burd5 ! _s1 & make x drive heavily & sl[ly1 z ,ph>aoh did 8 *>iots :5 ! :eels 7 (f4 ,we _h ne$ to fly al(t above ! gr\nd1 & n to come d[n too l[ ne> x1 ?9k+ )al to d\ble out our j\rney1 = we %all f9d1 t because ( ! remnants ( fle% )9 u1 t ?is _w ha? a magnetical attractive virtue to draw u d[n to x1 if we be )9 ! sph]e ( its activity4 ,x is n good com+ ne> fire ) flax1 we %\ld endeav\r to keep our he>ts at mu* di/ance1 & dis5gage !m f our l[] consolations4 ,?is _w is l ! pe/if]\s lake ( ,sodom1 t kills all t fly ov] x1 & makes !m fall d[n into x47#aha7 ,if we fly l[ ^u ! surface ( x1 we _c ?9k b t ! spiritual life w be mu* ext+ui%$4 ,b to prev5t ?is we %\ld take our flight /raight upw>d aft] ! ,_s1 7= t is ! prop] motion ( ! m pure & spiritual "p ( ?is _w71 & give no re/ till we be out ( ! rea* ( t infection1 till we be fully escap$ ! pollutions ( ! _w4 ,b if y _c be p]suad$ to come (f ?is way1 t seems s pleasant to y\r fle%1 t way :i* is ! v c\rse ( ! _w1 7= ^! are jo9$1 ,eph4 ii4 #b71 !n1 ,i besee* y1 /& /ill1 & consid] :i!r x w lead1 d b /op a little1 & be?9k y\rselves sadly & s]i\sly :i!r ?is w take y1 :]e x %all end4 ,& truly t is dreadful1 ! end ( x is dea?1 a nev] end+ dea?4 ,i am sure1 if y 7 walk+ by ! way1 & "o came & told y gravely & s]i\sly t t way is full ( dang]\s pits1 t !re are _m robb]s 9 x wait+ to cut y\r ?roat1 y w\ld c\nt ! admonition wor?y ( s mu* notice z to halt & consid] :at to d1 b n[1 :5 ! ,"l himself1 t des]ves inf9ite m respect & cr$it ?an m51 gives y w>n+ once1 & (t51 day aft] day repeats ?is admonition to y1 s5ds out _m ambassadors to call y (f1 makes ?is ^w to s\nd daily 9 y\r e>s1 8,oh6 :y w y die80 8,su* ways lead d[n to ! *amb]s ( dea? & hell10 8to be c>nally-m9d$0 9 ! issue 8is dea?10 :atsoev] y may promise to y\rselves1 ,i say1 :5 he makes a voice to accompany u 9 all our walk+s1 ?is is n ! way t leads to life1 :y d y n ?9k x wor?y ( s mu* consid]ation z once to /op & si/ y\r progress till y exam9e :at w come ( x8 ,are we s cr$ul\s to m51 & %all n we believe ,god1 :o is tru? itself1 :o affirms x s con/antly1 & obte/s u s e>ne/ly8 ,are we s wise & prud5t 9 less] ?+s1 & %all we be mad1 self-will$1 & refractory 9 ! greate/ ?+s t conc]n u et]nally8 ,oh6 unbelief is t :i* w condemn ! _w1 ! unbelief ( ?is "o ?+1 t ! walk+ aft]1 & m9d+ ( ! fle% is mortal & deadly4 ,?\gh all m5 confess ) _! tongues ?is to be a tru?1 yet x is n really believ$1 ! deep inconsid]ation & slight appreh5sion ( ?is tru?1 makes m5 boldly to walk1 & viol5tly to run on1 to p]dition4 ,did y inde$ believe t et]nal mis]y is be=e y at ! end ( ?is way1 & w\ld y be s cruel to y\rselves z to walk 9 x = any allurem5t t is 9 x8 ,did y really believe t !re is a precipice into utt] d>kness & ev]la/+ dea? at ! end ( ?is alley1 w\ld ! pleasure & sweetness ( x be able to infatuate y & besot y s f> z to lead y on into x1 l an ox to ! slaught]1 & a fool to ! correction ( ! /ocks8 ,x is /range1 inde$1 ?\gh y nei!r w believe t dea? is ! end ( ^! ?+s1 nor yet c y be p]suad$ t y d n believe x4 ,!re is a tw(old delusion t possesses ! he>ts ( m52 "o is1 a dream & fancy ( escap+ dea? ?\gh !y live 9 s92 ano!r is1 a dream & fancy t !y d believe t dea? is ! wages ( s92 we might wond] h[ !y consi/ toge!r if we did n f9d x by s _m exp]i5ces4 ,y\r way proves t y d n believe x1 t dea? is ! end ( x1 & !n y\r words evid5ce t y d n believe t y are unbeliev]s ( t4 ,o6 h[ desp]ate is ! wick$ness1 & h[ great is ! deceitfulness1 ( ! he>t6 ,! false prophet t is 9 e man's bosom1 deceives him t x may de/roy him4 ,z ,satan is a li> & a murd]]1 & murd]s by ly+1 s ! he>t ( man is a self murd]] & a self de/roy]1 & t is done by ly+ & deceiv+4 ,!re is "s lie 9 e s91 b !re is ?is gross1 black1 fundam5tal lie at ! bottom ( all s91--a conceit ( immunity & fre$om f dea? & hell1 a /rong imag9ation ( escap+ dang]1 ev5 ?\gh su* a way be *os5 & walk$ into z ( its own nature inevitably leads to de/ruction4 ,& !re is some?+ ( ?is bloody murd]+ flatt]y ev5 9 ! he>ts ( ,*ri/ians1 !re=e1 ?is apo/le gives u an antidote aga9/ x1 & lab\rs (t5 to purge x out1 by /irr+ up t k !y h receiv$4 8,"k ye n t ! unrighte\s %all n inh]it ! k+dom ( ,god80 #a ,cor4 vi4 #i4 ,be n deceiv$1 ,god is n mock$1 = :at a man s[e?1 t %all he reap1 he t s[e? to ! fle% %all reap corruption c41 ,gal4 vi4 #g1 #h4 ,o t y might li/5 to ?is ^w1 to ?is wat*word giv5 y & /op y\r c\rse1 at lea/ = a season1 to ?9k :at %all be ! latt] end6 ,"k y n t su* %all n inh]it ! k+dom8 ,"k y n t ! way to heav5 lies upw>d8 ,"k y n t y\r way lies d[nw>d t[>ds ! fle% & ! e>?8 ,are y s f> dem5t$7#ahb7 z to ?9k to come to heav5 by walk+ j d[nw>d 9 ! lu/s ( ! fle%8 ,truly ?is is ! /ronge/ & /range/ en*antm5t t c be1 t y ?9k to s[ "o ?+ & reap ano!r ?+1 to s[ d>kness & reap light1 to s[ corruption & reap incorruption4 ,is t possible 9 nature to s[ nettle se$ & ?9k to reap b>ley or :eat8 ,be n deceiv$4 ,o t y w\ld undeceive y\r poor delud$ s\ls1 & "k t x is z natural = dea? & hell to gr[ out ( s9 & walk+ aft] ! fle%1 z x is = e se$ to yield its own fruit & h]b6 ,d y !n ?9k to dissolve ! c\rse & ord] ( nature8 ,truly ! fle% is mortal 9 itself2 x is orda9$ = corruption4 ,y see :at x turns to aft] ! life is out1 t is an emblem ( ! /ate ( ! fle%ly s\l aft] dea?4 ,z y did abase y\r spirits to ! s]vice ( ! fle% "h1 & all y\r pl\gh+1 & lab\r+1 & s[+ 0 ab\t x1 ! se$ :i* y did ca/ 9 ! gr\nd 0 fle%ly lu/s1 e>?ly ?+s = ! satisfaction ( y\r fle%1 s y %all reap ( ! fle% corruption1 dea?1 & de/ruction t %all make y\r immortal spirits mortal & corruptible1 & subject !m to dea? & corruption ) ! body1 z f> z !y are capable1 x %all deprive !m ( all t :i* is _! prop] life & refre%m5t1 & sep>ate !m et]nally f ! f\nta9 ( bless$ness1 & bani% !m out ( heav5 unto ! fell[%ip ( devils4 ,& ,o1 t corruption ( ! incorruptible _s is worse ?an ! corruption ( ! mortal fle%1 corruptio optimi pessima6 ,n[1 :oev] ( y is ?us f> undeceiv$ z to believe y\r dang] & mis]y1 & to disc]n t inbr$ delusion ( y\r he>ts1 be n disc\rag$ utt]ly1 !re may be hope ( recov]y :5 y see y\r disease4 ,i say1 if y see t hell is at ! end ( y\r way1 !n "k t he :o s5t t voice to call y (f t way ( dea?1 he leaves y n to y\r own wits to guide y into ! "r way1 b he foll[s ) a voice beh9d y1 say+1 8,"h is ! way1 walk 9 x10 turn n out ( x to ! "r h& or left4 ,& ?is voice s\nds pla9ly 9 ! ^w1 & x is no?+ else b ! s\nd ( ! gospel1--t bless$ s\nd t invites & allures y to come to ,jesus ,*ri/1 8! way1 tru?1 & life10 ! true way to ! true life4 ,all o!r ways1 all o!r lives h no tru? 9 !m1 x is b a cl\d1 a fancy t m5 appreh5d & lay hold on4 ,b come to ?is way & x w truly lead !e to ! true life1 et]nal life4 ,if y fly unto him out ( ! appreh5sion ( y\r dang]1 y h a cle> way to come to ,god1 & z pla9 a way to atta9 life & peace4 ,be+ 9 ,*ri/1 y h assurance ( n fall+ into condemnation4 ,he is su* a way z w hold y 91 & n suff] y to g out ( x aga9 to ! way ( dea?4 ,& !re=e he w give y a ,tutor1 a ,guid]1 & ,director 9 ?is way to life & peace1 & t is ! ,holy ,_s1 to lead 9 all tru?1 & to guide y\r feet 9 ! way ( 8 comm&m5ts4 ,s t 9 ?is new & liv+ way ( ,*ri/1 y %all h bo? light ( ! ^w to "k :]e to walk1 & life ( ! ,_s to make y walk t[>d t et]nal life1 & ?us grace & tru? are come by ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,inde$1 y mu/ suff] ! mortification ( y\r fle%1 y mu/ endure ! pa9 ( ! dea? ( y\r lu/s1 ! cutt+ (f y\r "r h& & pluck+ out y\r "r eye1 :i* w\ld make y (f5d & /umble 9 ! way1 b let ! remembrance ( ! life to come sweet5 x all4 ,:5 m5 und]go ! haz>d ( los+ life = a little pleasure1 :51 = a poor petty advantage1 m5 w endure s mu* pa9s & tr\ble4 ,o :at %\ld 8et]nal life10 & su* a life z ! be/ life "h is b dea? to x6 ,h[ %\ld x mitigate & sweet5 ! bitt]ness ( mortification8 ,h[ %\ld x =tify our spirits to mu* endurance & pati5ce8 ,a battle we mu/ h1 = ^! lu/s t we dis5gage f ! devil1 & ! _w besides1 w lay wait = u 9 ?is way1 b1 :5 = su* small & inconsid]able advantages m5 w endure all ! disadvantages ( w>1 ( a long w>1 ,o h[ %\ld ! expectation ( ?is peace1 :i* encloses & compreh5ds all felicity1 all well be+1 animate & /r5g!n u to fight 9 into ! city ( life & peace et]nal6 ,s]mon ,,xx4 ,v]se #g4--8;,because ! c>nal m9d is enmity aga9/ ,god1 = x is n subject to ! law ( ,god1 nei!r inde$ c be40 ,unbelief is t :i* condemns ! _w4 ,x involves 9 m condemnation ?an _m o!r s9s1 n only because m univ]sal1 b especially because x %uts up m5 9 _! mis]y1 & secludes !m f ! rem$y t is br\ght to light 9 ! gospel4 ,by unbelief ,i mean1 n only t c>eless neglect ( ,jesus ,*ri/ (f]$ = salvation1 b t :i* is ! root ( t1--! inconsid]ation & ignorance ( our desp]ate s9fulness & irrem$iless mis]y )\t ,*ri/1--:i*1 n be+ laid to he>t s]i\sly1 makes su* slight & sup]ficial ent]ta9m5t ( a ,savi\r & ,r$eem]4 ,man is truly mis]able & unhappy1 :e!r he "k x or n1 b truly x is an accession to 8 mis]y t he kn[s x n1 t he nei!r appreh5ds :at he is n[ by nature1 nor :at he mu/ %ortly be made by ju/ice4 ,inde$1 if !re 7 no rem$y to be f\nd1 x 7 a happy ignorance to be ignorant ( mis]y1 ! k & remembrance ( x c\ld d no?+ b add unto ! bitt]ness ( x4 ,if a man might bury x 9 et]nal =getfulness1 x 7 "s ease4 ,b n[1 :5 ,god ha? 9 8 m]cy s appo9t$ x1 t ! beg9n+ ( ! belief ( s9 & mis]y %all1 9 a mann]1 be ! end ( mis]y1 & see+1 :e!r m5 "k x or n1 !y mu/ %ortly be made s5sible ( x1 :5 !re is no rem$y to be f\nd1 !n1 c]ta9ly1 x is ! height ( man's mis]y t he kn[s & consid]s x n4 ,if we w\ld apply our he>ts at l5g? to he> :at ,god ! ,"l speaks--= he only c give acc\nt ( man to himself1--we might h a survey ( bo? 9 ^! words & ! prec$+--( our desp]ate wick$ness1 & ( our intol]able mis]y4 ,= ! pres5t1 by nature we are enemies to ,god1 & %ortly we mu/ be dealt ) z enemies1 z rebels to ! mo/ pot5t & glori\s ,k+1--be puni%$ ) dea?1 an endless liv+ dea?4 ,exp]i5ce %[s h[ h>d a ?+ x is to p]suade y t y are really "u ! s5t5ce ( dea?1 y w n suff] y\r he>ts to believe y\r dang]1 le/ x int]rupt y\r pres5t pleasures ( s94 ,nay1 y w flatt] y\rselves ) ! fanci$ hope ( immunity f ?is curse1 & acc\nt x a cruel & rigor\s doctr9e1--t s _m creatures made by ,god %\ld be et]nally mis]able1 or a s5t5ce ( x %\ld be pass$ on all fle%4 ,n[1 t :i* makes u h>dly to believe ?is is ! unbelief & deep inconsid]ation ( y\r s9fulness1 !re=e1 ! apo/le1 to make way = ! =m]1 adds1 8,because ! c>nal m9d is enmity aga9/ ,god40 ,d n wond] !n t y\r ways & c\rses1 y\r affections & incl9ations br+ =? t gho/ly & dreadful end ( dea?1 see+ all ^! are enmity to ! greate/ ,k+1 :o alone ha? ! p[] ( life & dea?4 ,!y h a p]fect contr>iety to 8 holy nature & righte\s w4 ,n only is ! c>nal m9d an enemy1 b enmity itself1 & !re=e x is mo/ suitable t ! sov]eign p[] ( t 8,k+ ( k+s10 is /ret*$ out to ! v9dication ( 8 hol9ess & righte\sness1 by tak+ v5geance on all ungodl9ess & unrighte\sness ( m54 ,if rebellion 9 a /ate or mon>*y aga9/ ^! petty mortal gods1 :o %all die z m51 be s he9\s z to des]ve dea?1 by ! cons5t ( all nations1 h[ mu* m %all enmity & rebellion aga9/ ! immortal et]nal ,k+1 :o ha? absolute "r & dom9ion ov] 8 creatures z ov] ! clay1 h su* a suitable recomp5se ( et]nal dea?8 ,n[1 my belov$1 if y once believ$ ?is1 ! enmity & opposition ( y\r :ole natures to ,god1 y c\ld n b fe>fully appreh5d :at might be ! issue ( x1 y c\ld n bless y\rselves z y d1 & put ! evil day f> (f1 b c]ta9ly y w\ld be affright$ ) ! t]ror & maje/y ( t ,god y h to d )1 :om1 :5 he awakes to judgm5t1 y c nei!r resi/ nor escape1 no /&+ aga9/ 8 wra?1 & no fly+ f x out ( 8 dom9ions1 & ?is w\ld dispose & incl9e y\r m9ds 9 "t to he>k5 to ! treaty ( peace1 :i* is hold5 out 9 ! gospel1 & to lay d[n ! weapons ( y\r enmity1 & make peace ) him 9 8 ,son ! ,peace mak]4 ,amity & unity are ! v be+ & beauty ( ! _w4 ,?is univ]se is made up ( innum]able diff]5t k9ds & natures1 & all ^! climb & walk toge!r by ! bond ( peace & concord among !mselves1 & ) t "o high und]/&+ t directs all1 & supreme w ( ,god t moves all4 ,x is t l9k ( union ) ,god1 t gives & pres]ves be+ & beauty 9 all ! creatures1 z ! dep5d5ce ( ! ray ^u ! sun1 or ! /ream ^u ! f\nta91 makes !m :at !y are1 :i* be+ int]rupt$ !y cease to be :at !y 71 8all ?+s cont9ue z ?\ ha/ orda9$ !m = all are ?y s]vants10 ,psal4 cxix4 #i4 ,y see1 !n1 ?is amity & union ( subord9ation ( ! creatures to ,god is n dissolv$ to ?is day1 b w(ul & wret*$ man alone ha? )drawn f ?is subord9ation1 & dissolv$ ?is sacr$ tie ( happy fri5d%ip1 :i* at fir/ he 0 lift$ up unto1 & privileg$ )4 ,amity & fri5d%ip1 y "k1 consi/s 9 an union ( he>ts & wills1 & a communion ( all good ?+s1 x makes two "o1 z mu* z two c be1 by ! conspiracy ( _! affections 9 "o ?+1 & ! jo9t concurr5ce ( _! endeav\rs to communicate to "o ano!r :at ea* ha?1 x takes away propriety17#ahc7 & x makes a community betwe5 p]sons4 ,n[1 h[ happy 0 t amity6 h[ bless$ t fri5d%ip betwe5 ,god & man6 ,?\gh man's goodness c\ld n ext5d to ,god1 yet 8 s\l unit$ to ,god by love & delight1 & all t ,god _h giv5 him return+ t to ! prop] own]1 ackn[l$g+ 8 absolute dep5d5ce on him1 & claim+ int]e/ & propriety 9 no?+1 n 9 himself4 ,& !n1 on ! o!r h&1 ! love & good-w ( ! inf9ite ,god plac$ on man1 & f t f\nta9 all ! /reams ( happ9ess issu+ =? t[>ds man1 ! fulness ( ,god op5+ up itself to him1 & lay+ out itself t[>ds him1 ,god s f> desc5d+1 z 9 a mann]1 to become ! creature's1 to expose & dispose himself1 & all 9 him1 = poor man's use & com=t4 ,h[ joyful 0 t amity6 ,b ! break+ ( ?is bond ( peace is z sad & griev\s4 ,!re 0 a w(ul int]posal betwe5 ,god & u1 :i* ha? sep>at$ ^! *ief fri5ds ev] s9ce ! beg9n+1 & t is s91 ! se$s ( all enmity & discord1 ?is ha? r5t asund] ! bond ( amity1 ?is ha? made su* a total av]sion ( ! s\l f ,god1 & impr9t$ su* an irreconcilable enmity 9 ! he>t aga9/ ! holy w ( ,god1 t !re is no possibility to reunite !m aga91 & re/ore ! old fri5d%ip1 z long z ! s\l is n q *ang$ & trans=m$4 ,t fir/ creation is s m>r$ & defac$1 t !re is no m5d+ ( x till a second creation come4 ,! c>nal m9d is n simply an enemy1 b enmity itself2 an enemy may reconcile aga91 & accept t]ms ( peace b enmity _c reconcile to amity1 )\t ! v de/ruction ( itself4 ,! opposition ( ! he>t is s p]fect1 t z soon may enmity unite ) amity1 & become "o ) x1 z a c>nal natural m9d c submit to ,god's holy w4 ,t :i* 0 at ! beg9n+ volunt>y1 is become necess>y1 & turn$ into ! nature ( an inbr$ antipa?y1 t no art c cure4 ,! fall 0 su* a disjo9t+ ( ! s\l f ,god1 t no skill b inf9ite wisdom1 no /r5g? b ,almighty p[]1 c set x "r1 & put x 9 ! fir/ po/ure aga94 ,x is true1 !re are n _m :o w op5ly & expressly d5\nce w> aga9/ heav51 x is n s incid5t17#ahd7 t any man %\ld h explicit pla9 ?\ghts ( hatr$ aga9/ ,god4 ,!re are "s common pr9ciples engrav5 by ,god 9 all m5's m9ds1 :i* s]ve z 8 witnesses aga9/ m51 t ,god %\ld be lov$1 s]v$1 ador$1 & wor%ipp$1 t !re is no?+ s wor?y ( ! desires ( ! s\l4 ,n[1 ?is g5]al ackn[l$gm5t deludes ! mo/ "p1 = !y take x = grant$ t !y d love ,god ) _! he>t1 because _! consci5ces be> witness t !y ought to love him1 z if x 7 all "o to "k our duty & to d x4 ,:o is !re b he ent]ta9s himself ) ?is good op9ion ( himself1 t 8 he>t is good & true to ,god1 =1 say y1 :om %\ld ,i love1 if ,i love n ,god8 ,i 7 n wor?y to live if ,i love n him4 ,x is true inde$ t y say1 b if y did "k y\r he>ts y w\ld f9d _! faces turn$ backw>d & av]t$ f ,god1 & c\ld no m please y\rselves 9 su* a confession ( ! tru?1 ?an ! devil ha? reason to ?9k himself a believ]1 because he is conv9c$ t ,*ri/ is ! ,son ( ,god1 & confess$ x too1 no m ?an ! son t promis$ to g to ! g>d5 to "w1 & w5t n1 _h gr\nd to ?9k himself an ob$i5t son1 7,matt4 xxi4 #cj74 ,su* a confession ( duty may be extort$ f damn$ spirits1 & !re=e y w\ld n draw ?is vail ov] ! wret*$ wick$ness ( y\r natures1 to ! end t y may conceive well ( y\rselves4 ,x is s f> f ext5uat+ or excus+1 t ! v conviction ( ! great obligation to love & obey ,god1 is ! greate/ aggravation ( ! enmity4 ,x is ?is :i* makes x ! pure/ malice & p]fecte/ hatr$1 t kn[+ ! goodness ( ,god1 conv9c$ ( our b\nd duty to love & s]ve him1 yet 9 ! v light ( su* a %9+ tru?1 to turn our he>ts away f him1 & ex]cise all acts ( ho/ility aga9/ him4 ,t y may "k1 !n1 :]e9 ! enmity ( y\r he>ts consi/s1 ,i %all in/ance x 9 ?ree bran*es or evid5ces4 ,!re is an enmity 9 ! und]/&+1 t x _c /oop to believ+ ( ! tru?1 !re is an enmity 9 ! w1 t x _c subject to ! ob$i5ce ( ,god's holy comm&s1 & ?is is ext5d$ also to a /ubborn rebellion aga9/ ! w ( ,god1 manife/$ 9 ! disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce1 9 a ^w1 ! natural & c>nal m9d is incapable ( fai?1 ( ob$i5ce1 & ( submission4 ,!re are _m ?+s reveal$ 9 ! scripture1 t ! natural man _c receive or "k1 8= !y are fooli%ness to him10 #a ,cor4 ii4 #ad4 ,"s spirits !re are lift$ up above o!rs1 ei!r by nature or education1 9 :i* ?is rebellion do? m evid5tly appe>1 reason 9 !m cont5ds ) religion1 & !y w believe no m ?an !y c give a reason =4 ,!re is a wisdom 9 "s m51 t despise? ! simplicity1 or ! inevid5ce7#ahe7 ( ! gospel1 & acc\nts x fooli%ness1 ! c>nal m9d w ne$s />t out f implicit tru/+ ( ,god1 :5 once x is possess$ ) "s imag9ation ( wisdom1 !re=e h[ _m are ! insurrections ( m5's spirits aga9/ ,god's absolute p[] ov] ! creatures1 aga9/ ! my/]ies ( ! holy ,tr9ity & inc>nation1 aga9/ ! resurrection ( our bodies8 ,9 ^!1 & su* l1 ! pret5d$ wisdom ( m5 ha? tak5 lib]ty to act enmity1 & to dispute aga9/ ,god4 ,b truly1 ! rebellion & insubjection aga9/ ! tru? ( ,god is m g5]ally practis$1 ev5 by ! multitude ( m5 ?\gh 9 an unfree1 hidd5 way1 h[ few d believe _! own desp]ate wick$ness1 ?\gh ,god ha? te/ifi$ x ( man8 ,do? n e "o appreh5d "s good to rema9 9 8 nature1 & "s p[] to good8 ,:at an impossibility is x to p]suade y t all mank9d are "u ! s5t5ce ( et]nal condemnation1 t *ildr51 :o h n done good or evil1 are involv$ 9 x also8 ,y\r he>ts rise aga9/ su* doctr9es1 z if !y 7 bloody & cruel inv5tions4 ,to tell y t _m are call$ & few *os51 t ! mo/ "p ( !m :o pr(ess ! tru? are walk+ 9 ! way to hell1 & %all und\bt$ly fall into x1 y may he> su* ?+s b y bless y\rselves f !m1 & _c be p]suad$ to admit !m into y\r m9ds1 ! he>ts ( m5 w be giv+ ! v lie to ! ,god ( tru?1 :5 he speaks ^! ?+s 9 8 ^w1 ,god =bid t all t be true6 ,if we %\ld exp\nd ! law unto y1 & %[ y t ! lea/ idle ^w1 ! lighte/ ?\ghts1 ! smalle/ inw>d motion ( ! he>t des]ves et]nal mis]y1 t ang] is murd] 9 ,god's sight1 t lu/+ is =nication1 t covet\sness & love ( ! _w is idolatry1 ^! ?+s y _c "k or receive4 ,!re are s _m high imag9ations 9 y\r m9ds1 t exalt !mselves aga9/ ! k ( ,god1 s _m ?\ghts t are mu/]$ & set 9 battle array aga9/ ! holy tru?s ( ,god1 t truly no weapons ( human p]suasion or in/ruction c be able to ca/ d[n y\r misappreh5sions & imag9ations1 or reason+s ( y\r he>ts1 or able to scatt] ^! armies ( rebelli\s ?\ghts1 & br+ !m 9 captivity1 7#b ,cor4 x4 #d1 #e74 ,man's d>k5$ m9d is a /ronghold1 t all ! repeat$ & cont9u$ beat+s ( ! ^w1 ! multiply+ 8precept ^u precept & l9e ^u l9e10 _c /orm x to make any true light %9e into x4 ,x is a dungeon1 a pit s %ut up & enclos$1 no door nor w9d[ 9 x1 s t albeit ! ,son ( righte\sness %9e ^u x1 & r\nd ab\t x1 !re is no beam ( t light c ent] 9 ! he>ts ( _m ?\s&s4 ,! g5]ality are dr[n$ z yet 9 a deluge ( ignorance1 "u ! v light ( daily prea*+4 ,x is a night ( z ?ick d>kness )9 m5's s\ls1 z if !re 7 no light ab\t u4 ,c]ta9ly ?is decl>es ! height ( enmity1 ! /r5g? ( ! opposition4 ,?is prison ( y\r m9ds is a /ronghold inde$1 t is pro( ( all prea*+ or in/ruction1 & c]ta9ly !y w hold out1 till almighty p[] /orm !m1 & beat or batt] op5 "s entry 9 y\r s\ls to receive ?is %9+ light ( ! gospel4 ,!n1 !re is a rebellion ( ! w aga9/ ,god's holy w reveal$ 9 8 law or ^w1 x _c be subject to ! law ( ,god4 ,x nei!r is nor c1 = enmity & antipa?y is sunk into its nature s1 t x is ! mo/ de=m$ mon/r\s ?+ 9 ! _w1 if ! disfigur$ face ( man's s\l 7 visible1 ,o h[ ugly 7 x6 ,h[ w\ld y loa! x6 ,if !re 7 a creature t c\ld d no?+ b hate itself & s\ght its own de/ruction1 t 7 a hateful en\gh object4 ,b self hatr$ & enmity is no?+ s de=m$ & abom9able1 z = ! creature's w to be set 9 opposition to ! holy w ( him t made x4 ,x ne$s n mu* demon/ration ?is1 if y _h b a little m consid]ation4 ,look back ^u ! t5or ( y\r ways1 set !m beside ! w & comm&s ( ,god1 & :at f9d y8 ,:e!r agreem5t or disagreem5t8 ,take a view ( ! curr5t ( y\r incl9ations & affections1 & comp>e t ) ! holy w ( ,god1 & :at f9d y8 ,fri5d%ip or enmity8 ,y _c dige/ ! reproa* ( t1 to be call$ enemies to ,god1 b ,i pray y consid] if !re be n z p]fect contr>iety 9 y\r desires1 affections1 incl9ations1 & actions to ! w ( ,god z if y did pr(ess x4 ,:at w\ld y d if y pr(ess$ y\rselves enemies to ,god8 ,c\ld y possibly v5t y\r enmity any o!r way ?an ?is1 9 )draw+ f ! yoke ( 8 ob$i5ce1 9 revolt+ f t allegiance y owe to him8 ,y c\ld wrong him no fur!r ?an by sett+ y\r he>ts & ways contr>y to 8 he>t & ways 9 lov+ :at he hates & hat+ :at he loves4 ,= 8 own bless$ be+ y c\ld n impair x4 ,n[1 consid] if t be n act$ z really z if y did pr(ess x4 ,c y say t curs+1 swe>+1 ly+1 rail+1 ang]1 /rife1 envy1 rev5ge1 & su* l works ( d>kness1 are ! ?+s :i* 8 s\l loves8 ,are ^! suitable to 8 holy w8 ,& yet ^! are y\r invet]ate cu/oms1 to :i* y\r natures are s inur$ & habituat$1 t y c no m =sake !m ?an hate y\rselves4 ,are fil?9ess1 drunk5ness1 ,sabba? break+1 covet\sness & love ( ! _w1 are ^! 8 delight8 ,& yet ^! are y\r delight4 ,aga9 is x n 8 w t ye %\ld purge y\rselves f all fil?9ess ( fle% & _s1 & p]fect hol9ess8 ,is n righte\sness t :i* he loves1 & tru? 9 ! inw>d p>ts8 ,do? n he look to a contrite he>t1 & acc\nt t a sav\ry sacrifice8 ,is x n 8 royal /atute & comm&m5t1 ( :i* n "o jot %all fail1 t ye %\ld d5y y\rselves1 love y\r enemies1 =give !m t (f5d y1 sanctify 8 "n always 9 y\r he>ts1 & especially on ! holy ,sabba?1 t ye %\ld wat* unto pray]1 be sob] 9 ! use ( ! _w1 be mu* 9 wat*+ = 8 second com+8 ,n[1 :at repugnance is 9 y\r he>ts & ways to all ^!8 ,d n ! conv]sations ( m5 display a bann] aga9/ ! gospel1 & proclaim z mu* 9 reality z is said 9 words 9 ,psal4 ii41 8,let u ca/ 8 cords beh9d u1 & cut 8 b&s40 ,^! ?+s are unsav\ry unto y1 y smell no?+ pleasant 9 !m1 b only 9 ! puddle ( ! _w1 9 runn+ at r&om1 at y\r own lib]ty1 aft] y\r own imag9ations1 t y acc\nt only lib]ty4 ,o :5 %all y\r he>ts be subdu$1 & y\r affections br\ght 9 captivity to ! ob$i5ce ( ,*ri/6 ,:5 %all y be deliv]$ up to ! tru?1 & s made to obey f ! he>t t =m ( doctr9e & s\nd words1 ,rom4 vi4 #ag4 ,?is is ! /ronge/ hold t ,satan ha? 9 man's he>t1--8 w & affections1 & ?is keeps out longe/ aga9/ ,jesus ,*ri/1 till he t is /rong] come & b9d ! /rong man1 & ca/ out ! enmity1 & make all captive to 8 lov+ ob$i5ce1 & will+ subjection1 #b ,cor4 x4 #d1 #e4 ,!n1 ?irdly1 ! enmity ( ! s\l ( man is act$ 9 8 rebellion aga9/ ! w ( ,god manife/$ 9 8 works1 9 8 unsubjection & unsubmissive disposition t[>ds ! good pleasure ( ! ,"l1 9 c>v+ out su* & su* a lot 9 ! _w4 ,x is c]ta91 t z ! w ( ,god is ! supreme rule ( righte\sness1 s x is ! sov]eign cause & f\nta9 ( all ?+s & !re=e1 h[ inf9itely is ! creature b\nd to be subject to him z a ,lawgiv]1 by pleasant & will+ ob$i5ce to 8 righte\s & reasonable comm&s1 & to submit to him z ! absolute ,rul]1 by quiet & humble condesc5d5ce1 to all ! disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce6 ,n[1 y "k1--if y "k any ?+ ( y\rselves1--h[ cross & opposite ^! he>ts ( y\rs are to 8 good pleasure1 h[ !y are set j contr>y4 ,& :5ce fl[ all murmur+s1 grudg+s1 discont5ts1 griefs1 c>es1 & p]plexities ( m51 b f ?is f\nta91 ! rebellion ( ! he>t aga9/ ,god8 ,!re is no?+ 9 all ! creation mut9\s & malcont5t1 b ! he>t ( man4 ,y see frequ5t examples ( x1 9 ! murmurations ( ! p 9 ! wild]ness4 ,x is frequ5tly /yl$1 a tempt+ ( ! ,"l1 7,exod4 xvii4 #b17 import+ a high provocation ( 8 holy ,maje/y1 a special incitem5t1 z x 71 & motive to decl>e 8 absolute p[] & righte\sness aga9/ su*1 & !re=e ^! are (t5 conjo9$1 ,psal4 lxxviii4 #ag1 #ah1 8,!y s9n$ yet m1 by provok+ ! mo/ ,high1--& !y tempt$ ,god 9 _! he>ts0 & x is add$1 v]se #ai1 8,yea1 !y spake aga9/ ,god40 ,:]e9 y may obs]ve a gradation ( aggravations ( ?is enmity4 ,:5 m5 h already des]v$ inf9ite puni%m5t at 8 h&1 & may always look )91 & f9d an answ] to all ! murmur+s ( _! he>ts1 z hav+ s9n$ s (t5 aga9/ him1 yet !n1 to rise up aga9/ 8 good pleasure1 & aft] we h s (t5 s9n$1 to rep9e at any ?+ com+ f him4 ,& ?is1 c]ta9ly1 is a high provocation ( ! mo/ high ,god2 x puts a k9d ( necessity ^u him1 to inflict t :i* ?\ inde$ des]ve/1 & !n1 ?is inw>d he>t burn+ aga9/ ,god1--x breaks out (t5 9 words1 aga9/ t mo/ high & holy ,"o1 s v]4 #dj1 #da1 & v]4 #ef1 #eg ,provok+1 :i* is ! pla9 expression ( murmur+1 9 ! m>g9 is r5d]$1 rebell+ aga9/ him1 & s 9 v] #h1 :5 a %ort acc\nt is giv5 ( !m1 :5 ! "* or anagram ( su* a p is express$1 x is set d[n ?us1 8a /ubborn & rebelli\s g5]ation40 ,!re=e ,paul1 consid]+ ?is w(ul & wret*$ po/ure ( ! s\l1 set 9 opposition to ! always bless$ w ( ,god1 & ! madness & folly ( x1 he exhorts u1 8,nei!r murmur ye1 z "s ( !m murmur$ & 7 de/roy$ ( ! de/roy]1 = ^! ?+s happ5$ = ensamples10 c41 #a ,cor4 x4 #aj1 #aa4 ,truly1 !re is no?+ m de=m$ & vile 9 itself1 or m disquiet+ & torm5t+ to ! s\l1 or m dang]\s 9 ! consequ5ces ( x1 ?an su* a po/ure ( _s1 a discont5t$ hum\r aga9/ ,god's provid5ce :e!r x be 9 )hold+ t good ?+ f u :i* we desire1 or s5d+ t :i* crosse? our hum\r1 :e!r sickness1 or want1 or reproa*1 or disrespect1 :atsoev] x be t ! he>t is naturally c>ri$ to pursue or es*ew4 ,:at m abom9able & ugly visage1 ?an ! c\nt5ance ( an angry & furi\s p]son8 ,b :5 ?is is aga9/ ,god1 x adds inf9itely to ! de=mity & vil5ess ( x4 8,i d well to be angry10 is ! motto ( a discont5t$ s\l4 ,x elects an imag9>y sov]eignty aga9/ true ,sov]eignty1 x sets up an anti provid5ce1 x e/abli%e? ano!r div9e p[] & wisdom1 & br+s ! maje/y1 highness1 & hol9ess ( ,god d[n to be tread ^u by ! creature4 ,& !n x is its own torm5tor1 a s9 t ne$s no puni%m5t b itself ! insurrection & mut9y ( ! he>t aga9/ ,god's w1 sets all ! p[]s ( ! s\l out ( c\rse1 vexes pa9s1 & disquiets all4 ,!re is no peace & tranquillity b 9 ! complac5cy ( ! he>t ) ,god's he>t1 z ,ephraim 0 l a bullock unaccu/om$ ) ! yoke1 7,j]4 xxxi4 #ah 7 ! m he frett$ & spurn$ at 8 yoke1 ! m x gall$ him1 & griev$ him1 till he 0 in/ruct$1 & !n he 0 eas$4 ,?is fills ! s\l ) hide\s torm5t+ ?\ghts1 & c>es2 ?is fe$s ^u its own m>r[1 & consumes x--z "s h made ! emblem ( envy1--:i* is a p>ticul> k9d ( ?is enmity1 z if y w\ld imag9e a creature t did wa/e & consume all its moi/ure1 & m>r[1 & fe$ ^u ! de/ruction ( itself4 ,n[ ?is is b ! prelude ( :at foll[s1 ?is self-puni%m5t is a mess5g] to tell :at is com+1 t ! mo/ high ,god is engag$ 9 8 p[] aga9/ su* a p]son1 & %all v5t 8 displeasure to _! et]nal displeasure4 ,t is ! fruit ( ?is enmity4 ,s]mon ,,xxi4 ,v]ses #g1 #h4--8,! c>nal m9d is enmity aga9/ ,god = x is n subject to ! law ( ,god1 nei!r inde$ c be4 ,s !n !y t are 9 ! fle% _c please ,god40 ,x is n ! lea/ ( man's evils1 t he kn[s n h[ evil he is1 !re=e ! ,se>*] ( ! he>t ( man gives ! mo/ p]fect acc\nt ( x1 ,j]4 xvii4 #ab4 8,! he>t is deceitful above all ?+s10 z well z 8desp]ately wick$10 two ?+s sup]lative & excessive 9 x1 bord]+ ^u an inf9it5ess1 su* z s9 is capable (1 wick$ness & deceitfulness6 ,& inde$1 t :i* makes ! wick$ he>t desp]ately & hopelessly s1 is ! deceitfulness ( x4 ,!re are _m speci\s cov]+s gott5 to palliate ?is wick$ness & enmity1 & s _m invisible & spiritual wick$nesses 9 ! he>t1 t x is no wond] t !y lurk & dwell )\t obs]vation4 ,s9 is ei!r cov]$ ) "s deceivable pretext ( ano!r ?+1 or altoge!r escapes ! dim eyes ( m51 because ( its subtile & spiritual nature4 ,bo? are 9 ?is bus9ess3 ! enmity ( man's he>t aga9/ ,god is s subtile a ?+ 9 _m1 & x is %r\d$ ov] ) "s o!r pret5ces 9 all1 t few get ! lively discov]y & s5se ( x4 ,x is true1 x is v gross & palpable 9 ! mo/ "p ( m51--visible1 ,i mean1 ^u !m1 ?\gh n to !mselves4 ,any1 ^: eyes are op5$1 may behold ! black visage ( rebellion 9 ! mo/ "p ( ! act+s & c\rses ( m51 z ! apo/le1 7,gal4 v47 speaks 8! works ( ! fle% are manife/40 ,truly ?is enmity aga9/ ,god is too manife/ 9 mo/ "p1 ! weapons ( y\r w>f>e aga9/ ,god be+ s c>nal & visible1 y\r opposition to 8 holy w & ways be+ s palpable4 ,!re is an enmity act$ by _m 9 ! t5or ( _! conv]sation1 )\t ,god 9 ! _w1 & aga9/ ,god1 z appe>s 9 all y\r invet]ate & godless cu/oms ( ly+1 swe>+1 curs+1 drunk5ness1 rail+1 ,sabba? break+1 neglect ( pray]1 & su* l1 :i* c>ry 9 _! =e br[ ?is inscription1 8aga9/ ! kn[n ,god10 opposite to t ( ! ,a!nians alt>4 ,! ,god :om y pret5d to "k & wor%ip1--8 "n is e day blasphem$1 8 ^w slight$1 8 w disobey$1 z if y _h proclaim$ w> aga9/ him4 ,b !re is 9 "s 7& ,i fe> a great _m7 n only an act$ b an affect$ enmity too1 enmity ris+ up to ! maturity & rip5ess ( malignity & hatr$ ( ! image ( ,god1 9 all 8 *ildr54 ,"s are n will+ to g to heav51 yet !y d n di/urb o!rs 9 _! j\rney1 !y c let o!rs be religi\s ab\t !m1 & rawly7#ahf7 desire to be l !m1 b o!rs !re are1 :o w nei!r ent] into heav5 !mselves1 nor let o!rs ent]1 z ,*ri/ speaks ( ! ,ph>isees1 ,matt4 xxiii4 #ac4 ,!y hate ! light ( ano!r's conv]sation1 because _! own de$s are evil1 & are reprov$ & condemn$ by x4 ,x is said1 ,rev4 xi4 #aj1 ! witnesses torm5t$ !m t dwelt on ! e>?4 ,x is /range :at a torm5t x is to ! _w t ! godly are 9 x6 ,piety is an eyesore to _m1 if !y c\ld extirpate all t be>s t image1 !y w\ld ?9k x sweet z bread1 ,psal4 xiv4 ,?is is a m op5 & decl>$ enmity aga9/ ! ,god ( heav51 & yet ,i "k x lurks "u ! mask ( "s o!r ?+4 ,y pret5d to hate hypocrisy only1 alas6 :at a scorn is x = pr(anity to hate hypocrisy8 ,sure x is n because x is a s9 b = ! v %ad[ ( piety x c>ries4 ,y hate ! ?+ itself s p]fectly1 t y _c endure ! v picture ( x4 ,d n deceive y\rselves1 ! true qu>rel is because !y run n to ! same excess ( riot ) y4 ,if !y w lie1 coz51 defraud1 swe>1 & blaspheme z o!r m51 y c\ld endure to make !m companions1 z y d o!rs1 & ! pr9ciple ( t is1 ! enmity t 0 plac$ 9 ! beg9n+1 t mortal irreconcilable feud1 betwixt ! two families1 are two se$s ( ,*ri/ & ,satan4 ,b z ,i told y1 ?is enmity acts 9 a m subtile & invisible way 9 "s1 & x is pa9t$ ov] ) "s fair col\rs to hide ! de=mity ( x4 ,n only ! gross] corruptions ( m5 c>ry ?is /amp1 b take ev5 ! mo/ ref9$ piece or "p 9 man1 take 8 m9d1 take ! excell5cy ( 8 m9d1 ev5 ! wisdom ( x1 yet t ha? enmity incorporat$ into x1 & mix$ ) x ?r\gh\t all1 = ! wisdom ( ! fle% is enmity ) ,god1 z x may be read1 1 ! v prud5ce & reason ( a natural man1 :i* c>ries him to a di/ance f1 & opposition )1 ! common defilem5ts 9 ! c\rses ( m51 yet t ha? 9 its bosom a m exquisite & ref9$ enmity aga9/ ,god1 & s ! m spiritual & purifi$ x be f gross] corruptions1 x is ! m active & p[]ful aga9/ ,god1 because x is1 z x 71 ! v _s & qu9tess5ce ( enmity4 ,y see x1 #a ,cor i41 h[ ! wisdom ( ,god is fooli%ness to ! wisdom ( ! _w1 & !n aga91 t ! wisdom ( ! _w is ! greate/ folly to ! only wise ,god4 ,m51 t h _m natural advantages beyond o!rs1 are at ?is great disadvantage1 !y are m ready to despise godl9ess1 z too base & simple a ?+ to adorn _! natures1 z ,*ri/ said ( ri* m51 x may be said ( wise m51 ( le>n$ m51 ( civil & blameless p]sons :o h a smoo? c>riage be=e ! _w1 h[ h>d is x = su* to ent] into ! k+dom ( heav58 ,h>d inde$6 = !y mu/ be /ripp$ nak$ ( t1 ere !y c ent] ?r\gh ?is n>r[ gate1 ,i mean1 ! op9ion & conceit1 ( any wor? or excell5cy1 & s dim9i%$ 9 _! own eyes1 t !y may g ?r\gh ?is ne$le s eye )\t cru%+4 ,! /ream ( enmity runs "u gr\nd (t51 & s hides itself "u "s o!r notion1 till at l5g? x bur/ =? op5ly4 ,i f9d x commonly runs 9 ! secret *annel ( amity or fri5d%ip to "s o!r ?+ opposite to ,god4 ,s ,james iv4 #d1 ,! amity ( ! _w is enmity ) ,god1 & #a ,john ii4 #ae1 ,he t love? ! _w1 ! love ( ! ,fa!r is n 9 him4 ,!re are two d>k & "u gr\nd conduits1 to convey ?is enmity aga9/ ,god1--amity to ! _w1 & amity to ourselves1 self love1 & creature-love4 ,we _c d5\nce w> op5ly aga9/ heav51 b ?is is ! next c\rse1 to jo9 to1 or associate )1 any p>ty t is contr>y to ,god1 & ?us1 "u ! cov]t ( fri5d%ip to ourselves1 & love to ! _w1 we w> aga9/ ,god1 & de/roy our own s\ls4 ,i say1 fir/1 amity to ! _w c>ries enmity to ,god 9 ! bosom ( x1 & if y believe n ?is1 he> ! apo/les %>p & pung5t "q1 y adult]]s & adult]esses1 "k y n t ! amity ( ! _w is enmity ) ,god8 ,he do? n speak only to p]sons guilty ( t crime1 b to all natural m51 :o are guilty ( adult]y or :or$om ( a m spiritual nature1 b z abom9able & m dang]\s4 ,!re is a bond & special tie betwixt all m5 & ,god _! ,mak]1 :i* oblige? !m to consecrate & devote !mselves1 _! affections & endeav\rs1 to 8 hon\r1 especially :5 ! cov5ant ( ! gospel is sup]add$ unto t1 9 :i* ,jesus ,*ri/ our ,"l reveals himself1 z hav+ only "r to u & our affections1 z will+ to be/[ himself ^u u1 & not)/&+ ( all ! di/ance betwe5 him & wret*$ s9n]s1 yet fill+ x up ) 8 inf9ite love & wond]ful condesc5d5cy1 demitt+ himself to ! =m ( a s]vant1 out ( love1 t s he might take u up to be 8 *a/e sp\se1 & adorn u ) 8 beauty4 ,?is he *all5ge? ( u1 :oev] he> & pr(ess ! gospel1 ?is is y\r pr(ession--if ye und]/& x--t ,jesus ,*ri/ %all be y\r well-belov$1 & ye 81 t ye %all sep>ate y\rself to him1 & admit no /rang] 9 8 place1 t ! *oice & m>r[ ( y\r joy1 love & delight1 %all be be/[$ on him4 ,n[1 ?is bond & tie ( a pr(ess$ relation to t glori\s husb&1 is f\lly brok5 by ! mo/ "p1 by esp\s+ _! affections to ?is base _w4 ,y\r he>ts are c>ri$ (f him unto /rang]s1 t is1 pres5t p]i%+ ?+s :]eas ! int5dm5t ( ! gospel is1 to pres5t y to ,*ri/ z pure virg9s1 #b ,cor4 xi4 #b4 ,truly y\r he>ts are gone a :or+ aft] o!r ?+s1 ! love ( ! _w ha? )drawn y1 or kept y 9 *a9s1 ^! pres5t ?+s are z sn>es1 nets1 & b&s1 z an h>lot's h&s & he>t1 ,eccl4 vii4 #bf4 ,!y are p[]ful en*antm5ts ov] y1 :i* bewit* y to a base love1 f an hon\rable & glori\s love4 ,o t y w\ld consid] x1 my belov$1 :at opposition "h is betwixt ! love ( ! _w & ! love ( ! ,fa!r1 betwixt amity to t :i* ha? no?+ 9 x1 b "s pres5t bait to y\r deceitful lu/s1 & amity to ,god1 y\r only lawful ,husb&6 ,affection is a trans=m+ & con=m+ ?+1 ,si t]ram amas t]ra es17#ahg7 ! love ( ,god w purify ?y he>t1 & lift x up to m similitude to him :om ?\ love/1 b ! love ( ! _w assimilates x unto ! _w1 makes x su* a base & ignoble piece1 z ! e>? is4 ,d y ?9k m>riage affection c be p>t$8 8,my well belov$ is m9e10 !re=e ! *ur* is ! turtle1 ! dove to ,*ri/1 ( wond]ful *a/ity1 x nev] jo9s b to "o1 & aft] ! dea? ( its m>r[1 x sighs & m\rns ev] aft]1 & sits solit>ily4 ,y mu/ retire1 my belov$1 & dis5gage f ! love ( o!r ?+s1 or y _c love ,*ri/1 & if y love n ,*ri/1 y _c h peace ) ! ,fa!r1 & if y h n t peace1 y _c h life4 ,?is is ! *a9 ( life1 ! fir/ l9k beg9s at ! divorcem5t ( all =m] loves & belov$ idols once ! s\l mu/ be loos$ 9 desire & delight1 & t l9k mu/ be fa/5$ ^u ! mo/ lovely & desirable object ,*ri/1 ! ,desire ( ! nations1 & ?is draws along ano!r l9k ( peace & life ) x4 ,d n mi/ake x1 religion w\ld n h9d] or prejudice y\r lawful bus9ess 9 ?is _w4 ,o1 x 7 ! mo/ comp5di\s way to advance x ) m ease to y\r s\ls6 ,b c]ta9ly x w tea* y to ex*ange ! love ( ^! ?+s = a bett] & m he>t cont5t+ love4 ,!n amity to ourselves is enmity to ,god1 & truly ?is is ! la/ /ronghold t holds out longe/ aga9/ ,god1 :5 o!rs may be beat5 d[n or surr5d]$4 ,possibly a man may atta9 to ?is1 to despise ^! l[] ?+s1 z bel[ 8 natural dignity & ! excell5cy ( 8 _s4 ,"s may r5\nce mu* ( t fri5d%ip ) worldly & temporal ?+s1 z be+ sordid & base1 b ! enmity gets into ?is /rong & invisible t[] ( d>kness1 self love & pride & !re=e ! apo/le ,john makes ?is ! la/ & *iefe/1 ! pride ( life1 #a ,john ii4 #af4 ,:5 ! lu/s ( ! eyes & fle% are 9 "s measure abat$ ?is is b gr[+1 & :at decrease? ( ^!1 seems to accresce7#ahh7 unto ?is1 z if self love & pride did fe$ & n\ri% itself ^u ! a%es or consumption ( o!r vices4 ,yea1 x draws sap f graces & virtues1 & gr[s !reby1 till at l5g? x kill t :i* n\ri%$ x1 & inde$ ! apo/le ,james seems to proce$ to ?is1 v] #e1 #f :5 he m9ds u t ,god resi/e? ! pr\d1 & give? grace to ! humble4 8,do? ! scripture say ?is 9 va980 sai? he4 ,is n self amity z well enmity z ! amity ( ! _w8 ,& !re=e ,god opposes himself unto x1 z ! v gr& enmity4 ,self is ! great "l1 ! ar* rebel1 ! head ( all opposition1 t 9 :i* !y d all c5tre1 & :5 all ! inf]ior soldi]s are captives1 or kill$ ?is is la/ 9 ! field1 x lives fir/ 9 opposition & dies la/1 primum viv5s et ultimum mori5s4 ,:5 a man is sep>at$ f _m ?+s1 yet he may be b m conjo9$ to himself1 & s ! fur!r disjo9$ f ,god4 ,( all ^! vile rags ( ! old man1 ?is is ne>e/ ! sk91 & la/ put (f1 ( all ! memb]s1 self is ! he>t1 fir/ alive1 & la/ alive4 ,:5 enmity is con/ra9$ to r5d] up ! outw>d memb]s ( ! body1 to yield !m to a m smoo? & fair c>riage to a civil behavi\r1 :5 ! m9d itself is =c$ to yield unto "s light ( tru? & k ( ! gospel1 yet ! enmity retires into ! he>t1 & =tifies x ! /rong]1 by self love & self e/imation1 z 9 w9t] ! encompass+ cold makes ! heat to comb9e itself toge!r 9 ! b[els ( ! e>?1 & by ?is means ! spr+s are hott] ?an 9 summ]1 s ! surr\nd+ light ( ! gospel1 or education1 or natural hone/y1 drives ! heat & /r5g? ( enmity inw>d1 :]e x =tifies itself m4 ,?is is t accurs$ antip]i/asis7#ahi7 t is made by ! concurr5ce ( "s advantages ( k & civility1 & su* l4 ,! blood ( enmity aga9/ ,god gets 9 ab\t ! he>t1 :5 x is *as$ = fe> out ( ! outw>d man1 !re=e1 ! v fir/ & fundam5tal pr9ciple ( ,*ri/ianity1 is1 8,let a man d5y himself1 & s he %all be my disciple40 ,he mu/ become a fool 9 8 own eyes1 ?\gh he be wise1 t he may be wise 7#a ,cor4 iii4 #ah71 he mu/ become z ungodly1 ?\gh godly1 t he may be ju/ifi$ by fai? 7,rom4 iv4 #e71 he mu/ =sake himself1 t he may inde$ f9d himself1 or get a bett] self 9 ano!r1 he mu/ n eat mu* honey1 t is n good1 x w\ld swell him ?\gh x be pleasant1 he mu/ n se>* 8 own glory1 or reflect mu* ^u x1 if he w\ld be a foll[] & a fri5d ( ,*ri/4 ,look1 h[ mu* soev] y engage to y\rselves e/eem1 or desire to be e/eem$ ( o!rs1 to reflect ) complac5cy on y\rselves1 to m9d y\r own satisfaction & e/imation 9 :at y d1 s mu* y dis5gage f ,jesus ,*ri/1 = ^! are contr>y po9ts4 ,?is is a direct motion t[>ds ,*ri/4 ,t is an inv]se & backw>d motion t[>ds ourselves1 & s mu* z we move t way1 we promove n1 b lose our way1 & are fur!r f ! true end4 ,ezekiel's liv+ creatures may be an emblem ( a ,*ri/ian's motion1 he returns n z he goes1 he makes a /raight l9e to ,god1 :i!rsoev] he turn him1 b nature makes all crook$ l9es1 !y seem to g =? 9 ob$i5ce to ,god1 b !y h a secret unse5 reflexion into its own bosom4 ,& ?is is ! greate/ act ( enmity1 to idolize ,god1 & deify ourselves1 we make him a cyph] & sacrifice to ourselves 8 peculi>1 incommunicable prop]ty ( ,alpha & ,omega1 t we d sacrilegi\sly attribute to ourselves1 ! beg9n+ ( our notions1 & end ( !m too4 ,?is is ! crook$ l9e1 t nature _c possibly move out (1 till a high] ,_s come & re/ore h] t halt$1 & make pla9 h] pa?s4 ,t :i* is add$1 z a reason1 expla9s ?is enmity m cle>ly1 because x _c be subject1 c4 ,truly ^! two =em5tion$ amities ( ! _w & ( ourselves1 d )draw m5 :olly f ! ord]ly subjection t !y owe to ! law ( ,god4 ,ord] is ! beauty ( e ?+1 ( nature1 ( art1 ( ! :ole univ]se1 & ( ! sev]al p>ts1 k+doms & republics ( x4 ,?is inde$ is ! v beauty ( ! _w1 all ?+s subord9ate to him t made !m1 only mis]able man ha? brok5 ?is ord]1 & m>r$ ?is beauty1 & he _c be subject _c come aga9 into t ord]ly /ation & subord9ation he 0 once into4 ,?is is ! only gap or brea* ( ! creation4 ,& x is "s o!r engagem5ts t draw him ?us f> out ( c\rse--! base love ( ! _w1 & ! inord9ate love ( himself4 ,o ^! make 8 neck /iff1 t x _c b[ to ! yoke ( ob$i5ce1 ^! h opposite & contr>y comm&s1 & no man c s]ve two ma/]s4 ,:5 ! comm&s ( ! great "l1 self1 come 9 opposition ) ! comm&s ( ,god1 !n he _c be subject to ! law ( ,god4 ,= a "t1 9 "s ?+s he may resemble a subjection1 :5 ! w ( self & ! w ( ,god comm&s 9 "o po9t1 z sometimes !y d by accid5t1 b t is nei!r frequ5t nor con/ant4 ,n only is he n subject1 b !re is worse 9 x1 he _c be subject to ! law ( ,god4 ,?is is c]ta9ly to ?r[ d[n ! natural pride ( man1 t always appreh5ds "s reman5t ability 9 himself4 ,y ?9k /ill to make y\rselves bett]1 & :5 conv9c$ or *all5g$ = s9s1 to make am5ds & re=m y\r lives4 ,y use to promise ^! ?+s z lightly & easily z if !y 7 :olly 9 y\r p[]1 & z if y did only delay !m = advantage1 & truly x seems ?is pr9ciple ( self suffici5cy is engrav5 on m5's he>ts :5 !y procra/9ate & delay rep5tance & e>ne/ m9d+ ( religion to "s o!r fitt] season1 z if x 7 9 _! lib]ty to apply to x :5 !y please1 & :5 y are urg$ & p]suad$ to "s re=mation1 y take 9 h&1 ev5 z t p1 ,j]4 xlii4 #f1 #bj1 :o said1 8all t ! "l ha? said we w d40 ,y c /rike h&s1 & engage to s]ve ! ,"l1 z easily z t p 9 ,jo%ua xxiv4 #ah1 #ai4 ,b we may say1 ,oh1 t !re 7 su* a he>t 9 y6 ,b1 alas1 su* a he>t is n 9 y6 ,y _c s]ve ! ,"l1 = he is holy & jeal\s1 & ye are n only weak1 b wick$4 ,i besee* y !n1 believe ?is "o te/imony t ,god ha? giv5 ( man1 ev5 ! *oice/ ?+ 9 man1 ! v wisdom ( a natural man1 x is n subject to ,god's law1 & x _c be bett]1 nei!r c x be subject4 ,resolution1 indu/ry1 v[s1 & cov5ants w n effect ?is1 till ! ,mo/ ,high break & b[ ! he>t4 ,& n only has ?is enmity aga9/ ! old law ( comm&m5ts an antipa?y at !m1 z cross+ our lu/1 b ev5 aga9/ ! new & liv+ law ( ! ,_s ( life 9 ,*ri/4 ,"h is y\r mis]y1 y c nei!r be subject to ! law z comm&+ to obey x1 or ?reat5+ = disob$i5ce to x1 nor to ! gospel z promis+ to believe & receive x4 ,! law comm&s1 b y\r law c\nt]m&s )92 ! law ?reat5s & s5t5ces y ) condemnation1 b y h "s self-pleas+ delusion & dream 9 y\r heads1 & bless y\rselves 9 y\r own he>ts1 ev5 ?\gh ye walk 9 ! imag9ation ( y\r he>ts1 contr>y to ! law1 ,deut4 xxix4 ,x is /range t y d n =e-appreh5d & fe> hell6 ,b x is ?is delusion possesses ! he>t1 8y %all n die30 x 0 ! fir/ act ( enmity1 n only ! transgression ( ! comm&1 hut unbelief ( ! tru? ( ! curse3 & t :i* fir/ enc\rag$ man to s91 enc\rages y all to lie into x1 & cont9ue 9 x1--a fancy ( escap+ wra?4 ,?is noise fills ! he>t2 ,satan :isp]s 9 ! e>1 ,g on1 y %all n die4 ,?us x appe>s1 t ! natural m9d _c be subject to ! law ( ,god1 no p]suasion1 no in/ruction1 c en=ce ?is belief ( y\r damnable condition ^u y4 ,b !n1 :5 ! enmity is beat5 out ( ?is =t1 & a s\l is really conv9c$ ( its desp]ate & lo/ e/ate1 :5 ! he>t is br\ght d[n to subjection1 to take ) t dreadful s5t5ce2 yet !re is ano!r t[] ( enmity 9 ! he>t1 t c keep out aga9/ ! weapons ( ! gospel1 su* z ,paul m5tions1 ,rom4 x4 #c4 ,be+ ignorant ( ! righte\sness ( ,god1 !y w5t ab\t to e/abli% _! own1 & c\ld n submit to ! righte\sness ( ,god4 ,!re is a natural pride & /iffness ( he>t1 t we _c endure b to h some?+ 9 ourselves to re/ on1 & take pleasure into3 & :5 a s\l sees no?+1 x r vexes & torm5ts itself z griev+ because x ha? no ornam5t or cov]+ ( its own1 nor rejoice? & delighte? 9 t righte\sness ( ,god reveal$ 9 ,*ri/4 ,o ! difficulty to b[ d[n s l[1 z to put on ano!r's righte\sness ov] our nak$ness6 ,& %\ld x be call$ submission8 ,is x n r ! elevat+ & exalt+ ( ! s\l8 ,yet 9 respect ( our natural po/ure ( _s1 x is a matt] ( great difficulty to make a self-condemn$ s9n] submit to ?is1 to be sav$ freely1 )\t money or price1 by ano!r's ransom4 ,:at empty1 va91 & frivol\s expiations & satisfactions w s\ls inv5t1 r ?an tru/ all to ?is6 ,h[ long w poor s\ls w&] abroad f hill to m\nta91 seek+ "s inh]5t qualification1 to comm5d !m1 & leave ?is g>d5 & p>adise ( delights1 :i* is op5$ up 9 ,*ri/8 ,s\ls look ev]y:]e = help1 till all h&s fail2 & !n necessity con/ra9s !m to come hi!r2 b inde$1 :5 necessity br+s 91 *>ity & amity keeps 91 :5 once !y "k :at ent]ta9m5t is 9 ,*ri/4 ,z = y1 :o z yet h n /oop$ to ! s5t5ce ( wra?1 h[ w y submit to ! righte\sness ( ,god8 ,b ,i wond] h[ y imag9e ?is to be s easy a ?+ to believe4 ,y say y did always believe 9 ,*ri/1 & t y\r he>ts are /ill on him1 & t y d x night & day4 ,n[1 !re ne$s no o!r argum5t to p]suade t y d n at all believe 9 ! gospel1 :o h appreh5d$ no m difficulty 9 x1 no m contr>iety to y\r rebelli\s natures 9 x4 ,let ?is "o ^w g home ) y1 & conv9ce y ( y\r unbelief1 8,! natural m9d is n subject to ! law ( ,god1 nei!r inde$ c be40 ,h[1 !n1 d y come s easily by x8 ,c]ta9ly x mu/ be feign$ & c\nt]feit4 ,s]mon ,,xxii4 ,v]se #h4--8,s !n !y t are 9 ! fle% _c please ,god40 ,x is a k9d ( happ9ess to m51 to please !m ^u :om !y dep5d1 & ^u ^: fav\r _! well-be+ hangs4 ,x is ! s]vant's happ9ess to please 8 ma/]1 ! c\rti]'s to please 8 pr9ce2 & s g5]ally1 :osoev] !y be t are jo9$ 9 mutual relations1 & dep5d "o ^u ano!r2 t :i* makes all pleasant1 is ?is1 to please "o ano!r4 ,n[1 c]ta9ly1 all ! dep5d5cies ( creatures "o ^u ano!r1 are b %ad[s unto ! absolute dep5d5ce ( creatures ^u ! ,creator1 = 9 him we live1 & move1 & h our be+3 ! dep5d5ce ( ! ray ^u ! sun1 ( ! /ream ^u ! f\nta91 is "o ( ! greate/ 9 nature2 b all creatures h a m necess>y connexion ) ?is ,f\nta9-be+1 bo? 9 _! be+ & well-be+2 !y are no?+ b a flux & emanation ( 8 p[] & pleasure1 &1 z ! ,psalmi/ expresse? x1 ,he hides 8 face & !y are tr\bl$2 he takes away _! brea?1 & !y die1 & return to _! du/3 ,he s5ds =? 8 ,_s1 & !y are creat$1 & he r5ews ! face ( ! e>?1 ,psal4 civ4 #bi1 #cj4 ,y may ext5d ?is to ! be+ & well-be+1 ! happ9ess & mis]y ( creatures2 our s\ls :i* animate our bodies are b 8 brea? :i* he brea!d into ! du/1 & c retract :5 he please?2 ! life ( our s\ls1 ! peace1 & tranquillity1 & satisfaction is ano!r brea?+ ( 8 ,_s1 & ano!r look ( 8 c\nt5ance2 & z he pleases to )draw x1 or int]pose betwe5 8 face & u1 s we live or die1 are bless$ or mis]able4 ,our be+ or well-be+ ha? a m indisp5sable dep5d5ce on him1 ?an ! image 9 ! glass ha? ^u ! liv+ face4 ,if x be s !n1 c]ta9ly ( all ?+s 9 ! _w x conc]ns u ne>e/ h[ to please him1 & to be at peace ) him4 ,if we be 9 good t]ms ) him 9 ^: h&s our brea? is1 & ^: are all our ways1 7,dan4 v4 #bc47 ^u ^: c\nt5ance our mis]y or felicity hangs1 !n c]ta9ly we are happy4 ,if we please him1 x matt]s n :om we displease2 = he alone ha? absolute1 uncontroll$1 & univ]sal p[] ov] u1 z our ,savi\r speaks1 ov] bo? s\l & body4 ,we may expect t 8 good pleasure t[>ds u w n be satisfi$1 b 9 communicat+ 8 fulness1 & manife/+ 8 fav\r to u1 especially s9ce ! goodness ( ,god is s exundant17#aij7 z to ov]fl[ ev5 to ! wick$ _w1 & v5t itself z out ( sup]-abundance1 9 a riv] ( goodness ?r\gh\t ! :ole e>?4 ,h[ mu* m w x run abundantly t[>ds !m :om he is well pleas$ )4 ,& !re=e ! ,psalmi/ cries out1 z be+ already full 9 ! v hope & expectation ( x1 t he w\ld bur/1 if he _h n ! v5t ( admiration & praise1 ,o h[ great is 8 goodness1 & h[ excell5t 8 lov+-k9dness laid up = !m t fe> him6 ,psal4 xxxii #ai4 & xxxvi4 #g4 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 h[ incomp>able is ! mis]y ( !m :o _c please ,god6 ev5 ?\gh !y did bo? please !mselves & all o!rs = ! pres5t4 ,to be at odds ) him 9 :om alone !y c subsi/1 & )\t ^: fav\r is no?+ b wret*$ness & mis]y1 ,o t mu/ be ! wor/ & mo/ curs$ e/ate imag9able3 to be 9 su* a /ate1 z d :at !y c1 !y _c please him1 :om alone to please is ( only conc]nm5t1 :at c be inv5t$7#aia7 to t8 ,n[1 if y ask :o !y are t are su*8 ,^! words speak x pla9ly1 9 way ( inf]5ce f ! =m] doctr9e1 8,s !n !y t are 9 ! fle% _c please ,god40 ,n !y 9 :om !re is fle%2 = !re are remnants ( t 9 ! mo/ spiritual man 9 ?is life3 we _c atta9 "h to angelic purity1 ?\gh x %\ld be ! aim & endeav\r ( e ,*ri/ian4 ,b !y t are 9 ! fle%1 or aft] ! fle%1 imports ! pr$om9ation ( t1 & an univ]sal ?raldom ( nature unto x1 :i* inde$ is ! /ate ( all m5 t are b once born1 till a second bir? come1 by ! ,_s ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,! gr\nd ( ?is may be tak5 f ! =ego+ disc\rse1 & x is *iefly tw(old4 ,"o is1 because !y are n 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 9 :om 8 s\l is well pleas$2 ano!r is1 because !y _c suit & frame _! c>riage accord+ to 8 pleasure4 ,s9ce all mank9d ha? fall5 "u ! displeasure ( ! mo/ high ,god1 by s9n+ aga9/ him1 9 pref]r+ ! pleasure ( ! fle%1 & ! pleasure ( ,satan1 to ! pleasure ( ,god1 !re c be no atonem5t f\nd to pacify him1 no sacrifice to appease him1 no ransom to satisfy 8 ju/ice1 b t "o p]fect (f]+ = s91 ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! propitiation = ! s9s ( ! elect _w4 ,?is ! ,fa!r accepts 9 ! "n ( s9n]s2 & 9 te/imony ( 8 acceptance1 he did two sev]al times1 by a voice f heav51 decl>e1 fir/ to a multitude1 7,mat?4 iii4 #ag47 & !n to ! belov$ disciples1 7,mat?4 xvii4 #e47 & bo? times ) great maje/y & solemnity 7z did become him71 t ?is is 8 well-belov$ ,son1 9 :om 8 s\l is well-pleas$4 ,x pleas$ ,god to make ! /ream ( 8 love to take ano!r *annel aft] man's s91 & n to run imm$iately t[>ds wret*$ man1 b he turn$ ! curr5t ( 8 love ano!r way1 to 8 own ,son1 :om he *ose = t end1 to reconcile man1 & br+ him into favor1 & 8 love go+ ab\t1 by t compass1 comes 9 ! issue t[>ds poor s9n]s ) ! great] =ce4 ,he ha? appo9t$ ,*ri/ ! meet+ place ) s9n]s1 ! ,daysman to lay 8 h& on bo?1 & !re=e he is ,god to lay 8 h& on ,god1 & man to lay 8 h& on man1 & br+ bo? into a peaceable & amiable conjunction4 ,n[ !n1 :oev] are n 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 z is spok51 c]ta9ly !y _c please ,god d :at !y c1 because ,god ha? made ,*ri/ ! c5tre 9 :i* he w\ld h ! good pleasure ( s9n]s meet+ ) 8 good pleasure1 & !re=e1 )\t fai? x is impossible to please ,god1 7,heb4 xi4 #f7 n s mu* = ! excell5cy ( ! act itself1 z = ! well pleas+ object ( x1 ,*ri/4 ,! love ( ! ,fa!r is t]m9ate 9 him1 8 ju/ice is satisfi$ 9 him1 8 love is well-pleas$ ) ! excell5cy ( 8 p]son1 he f9ds 9 him an object ( delight1 :i* is n[h]e else1 & 8 ju/ice is well pleas$ ) ! suffici5cy & wor?9ess ( 8 ransom1 & )\t ?is compass1 !re is nei!r satisfaction to ! "o1 nor to ! o!r1 s !n1 :atsoev] y are1 h[ high soev] y\r degree 9 ! _w1 h[ sweet soev] y\r disposition let y\r natures be nev] s good1 y\r c>riage nev] s smoo?1 yet c]ta9ly !re is no?+ 9 all ?is t c please ,god1 ei!r by an object ( love1 or a price = ju/ice4 ,y are "u t et]nal displeasure1 :i* w fall on & cru% y to pieces4 ,m\nta9s w n be s heavy1 z x w appe> 9 t great day ( 8 wra? 7,rev4 vi474 ,i say1 y _c come f "u t imm95t weight ( et]nal wra? unless y be f\nd 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1--t bless$ place ( immunity & refuge--if y h n =sak5 y\rselves & y\r own natures1 & d5i$ y\r own righte\sness z dung1 to be f\nd 9 him1 clo!d ) 8 righte\sness & satisfaction4 ,if ! delight & pleasure ( y\r s\l d n co9cide & fall 9 at "o place ) ! delight & good pleasure ( ! ,fa!r1 t is1 ^u 8 well belov$ ,son1 c]ta9ly ! pleasure & good w ( ,god ha? n z yet fall5 ^u y1 & met ) y2 !re=e1 if y w\ld please ,god1 be pleas$ ) ,*ri/1 & y _c d him a great] pleasure ?an believe 9 him1 7,john v4 #bc7 t is1 absolutely resign y\rselves unto him1 = salvation & sanctification4 ,! o!r gr\nd is1--,su* z are 9 ! fle% _c frame _! spirits1 affections1 & ways to ,god's good pleasure1 = _! v wisdom1 ! v excell5cy t is 9 !m1 is enmity to ,god & _c be subject to 8 law1 & !re=e !y _c please him4 ,i am sure y may easily reflect ^u y\rselves1 & f9d1 n ) mu* se>*1 b ^u all ^!1 z ! prophet 7,j]4 ii4 #cd7 speaks1 t x is n ! /udy & bus9ess y h und]tak5 to please ,god1 b ! b5t & ma9 ( y\r aims & endeav\rs is to please y\rselves1 or to please m54 ,?is makes _m m5's pa9s1 ev5 9 religion displeas+ to ,god1 because !y d n inde$ m9d 8 pleasure1 b _! own or o!r's satisfaction4 ,:at !y d1 is b to con=m to ! cu/om ( ! "t1 or comm&m5ts ( m51 or _! own hum\r1 & all ?is mu/ ne$s be abom9able to ,god4 ,truly1 t :i* is 9 great acc\nt among m51 is an abom9ation to ,god1 z our ,savi\r speaks ( ! v righte\sness & pr(ess$ piety ( ! ,ph>isees1 ,luke xvi4 #ae1 ! m y please y\rselves & ! _w1 ! fur!r y are f pleas+ ,god4 ,! v beg9n+ ( pleas+ ,god is :5 a s\l falls 9 displeasure at itself1 & abhorr5ce ( 8 own loa?som5ess1 !re=e x is said1 ,! humble & contrite _s ,i w look unto1 & dwell ) him1 & su* sacrifices d please ,god1 ,isa4 lxvi4 #b1 ,psal4 li4 #ag4 ,= ! tru? is1 ,god nev] beg9s to be pleasant & lovely to a s\l till x beg9s to fall out ( love ) itself1 & gr[ loa?some 9 its own eyes4 ,!re=e y may conclude ?is ( y\rselves1 t ) _m ( y ,god is n well-pleas$1 al?\gh y be all baptiz$ unto ,*ri/1 & d all eat ( t same spiritual meat1 & dr9k ( t same spiritual dr9k1 ?\gh y h all *ur* privileges1 yet ) _m ( y ,god is n well pleas$1 z #a ,cor4 x4 #b-e1 n only because ^? works ( ! fle% t are directly opposite to 8 own kn[n w1 su* z =nication1 murmur+1 grudg+ at ,god's disp5sation1 curs+ & swe>+1 ly+1 drunk5ness1 ang]1 malice1 /rife1 v>iance1 & su* l1 ab\nd z mu* among y z t old p1 b ev5 ^? ( y t may be free f gross opposition to 8 holy w1 y\r nature ha? ! se$ ( all t enmity1 & y act enmity 9 a m cov]$ way2 y are s well pleas$ ) y\rselves1 y\r *ief /udy is to please m51 y h n giv5 y\rselves to ?is /udy1 to con=m y\rselves to ! pleasure ( ,god1 !re=e "k y\r dreadful condition1 y _c please ,god1 )\t ^: fav\r & pleasure y _c b be et]nally displeas$ & torm5t$ 9 y\rselves4 ,c]ta9ly1 ?\gh n[ y please y\rselves1 yet ! day %all come t y %all be contr>y to y\rselves & all to y1 z x is spok5 z a puni%m5t ( ! ,jews1 7#a ,!ss4 ii4 #ae7 & !re is "s e>ne/ ( 9 ?is life4 ,_m wick$ p]sons are set contr>y to !mselves1 & all to !m1 !y are l ,esau _! h& aga9/ all1 & all m5's h&s aga9/ !m1 yea1 _! own consci5ces cont9ually vex+ !m4 ,?is is a fruit ( t fundam5tal discord & enmity betwe5 m5 & ,god1 & if y f9d x n n[1 y %all f9d x h]eaft]4 ,b z = y t are 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o be+ displeas$ ) y\rselves1 h fl$ into ! well belov$1 9 :om ! ,fa!r is well pleas$1 to escape ,god's displeasure1 ,i say unto su*1 y\r p]sons ,god is well pleas$ ) 9 ,*ri/ & ?is %all make way & place = acceptance to y\r weak & imp]fect p]=mances4 ,?is is ! gr\nd ( y\r peace & acceptance1 & y w\ld take x s1 & x %all yield y mu* peace1 :5 y _c be pleas$ ) y\rselves4 ,b ,i w\ld *>ge t ^u y1 t z y by believ+ are well pleas$ ) ,*ri/1 s y w\ld h5ce=? /udy to 8walk wor?y ( y\r ,"l unto all well pleas+1 be+ fruitful 9 e good "w1 & increas+ 9 ! k ( ,god10 ,col4 i4 #aj4 ,?is is t to :i* y are call$1 to su* a "w z may please him1 to con=m y\rselves ev5 to 8 pleasure & w4 ,if y love him1 y _c b fa%ion y\rselves s z he may be pleas$4 ,o h[ exact & obs]vant is love ( t :i* may +ratiate itself 9 ! belov$'s fav\r6 ,x is ! mo/ /udi\s ?+ to please1 & mo/ afraid ( displeas+4 ,eno* _h a l>ge & hon\rable te/imony1 z ev] 0 giv5 to man1 t he pleas$ ,god1 ,heb4 xi4 #e4 ,i besee* y be ambiti\s ( ?is aft] a holy mann]1 lab\r to "k 8 w1 & t = ?is end1 t y may approve x & prove x t y may d t good & acceptable w ( ,god4 ,let 8 pleasure be y\r rule1 y\r law1 to :i* all )9 y may con=m itself4 ,?\gh y _c atta9 an exact correspond5ce ) 8 pleasure1 b 9 _m ?+s y w (f5d1 yet c]ta9ly ?is w be ! resolv$ /udy ( y\r he>ts h[ to please him1 & 9 z f> z y _c please him1 y w be displeas$ ) y\rselves4 ,b !n1 ,i w\ld advise y1 9 z f> z y are displeas$ ) y\rselves = n pleas+ ,god1 be z mu* well pleas$ ) ,*ri/1 ! pleas+ sacrifice & atonem5t1 & ?is %all please ,god z mu* z y\r ob$i5ce c\ld d1 or y\r disob$i5ce c displease him4 ,to him be praise & glory4 ,s]mon ,,xxiii4 ,v]se #i4--8;,b ye are n 9 ! fle%1 b 9 ! ,_s1 if s be t ! ,_s ( ,god dwell 9 y4 ,n[1 if any man h n ! ,_s ( ,*ri/1 he is none ( 840 ,application is ! v life ( ! ^w1 at lea/ x is a necess>y condition = ! liv+ op]ation ( x4 ,! application ( ! ^w to ! he>ts ( he>]s by prea*+1 & ! application ( y\r he>ts aga9 to ! ^w by m$itation1 ^! two meet+ toge!r1 & /rik+ "o ^u ano!r1 w yield fire4 ,paul speaks ( a "r divid+ ( ! ^w ( tru? 7#b ,tim4 ii4 #ae71 n t ord9>y way ( cutt+ x all 9 p>cels1 & dismemb]+ x1 by manifold divisions1 :i* ,i judge makes x lose mu* ( its virtue1 :i* consi/s 9 union1 ?\gh "s h pleasure 9 x1 & ?9k x pr(itable1 yet ,i d n see t ?is 0 ! apo/olic way1 t ei!r !y prea*$ x !mselves or recomm5d$ x to o!rs1 b r he means1 ! real di/ribution ( ! food ( s\ls unto _! v>i\s conditions1 z x is ! duty ( a /ew>d to be bo? fai?ful & wise 9 t1 to give e "o _! own portion1 & z x is ! pa/or's duty ?us to di/ribute ! ^w ( ,god unto y1 s x is y\r "p to apply x home to y\rselves1 )\t :i* application1 ! =m] division ( ! ^w aright w n fe$ y\r s\ls1 if e man act n ! pa/or to 8 own he>t x _c pr(it4 ,n[ inde$ ! "r application ( ! ^w to s\ls is ! difficulte/ "p ( prea*+1 & x is ! h>de/ po9t ( he>+1 9 :i* !re ne$s bo? mu* affection & mu* direction1 ! "o to be s]i\s & erne/ 9 x1 ! o!r to be wise & prud5t 9 x4 ,)\t suitable affection1 x w n pass into ! sub/ance ( ! s\l to fe$ x1 no m ?an ! /oma* c dige/ meat1 t wants conv5i5t heat1 & )\t discretion & wisdom1 to *oose our own portion1 x w n yield conv5i5t food1 b increase hum\rs & sup]fluities1 or di/emp] our spirits4 ,t :i* ,i look at 9 ^! words1 is ! discretion & prud5ce ( ?is wise /ew>d 9 ,god's h\se1 aft] he ha? repres5t$ ! wret*$ & w(ul e/ate ( !m t are 9 ! fle%1 h[ _! natures _c b are enmity aga9/ ,god1 h[ _! end is dea? & de/ruction1 he subjo9s 9 due season a suitable enc\ragem5t to believ]s1 8,y are n 9 ! fle%10 c4 ,because !re is no man s s5sible ( t corruption t dwells )91 z he t is 9 "p r5ew$1 z pa9 to a heal?ful body is mo/ s5sible1 & z ! abundance ( light makes a l>g] discov]y ( :at is disord]$ & defil$ 9 ! h\se1 !re=e su*1 ^u ! he>+ ( ! accurs$ e/ate ( m5 9 nature1 ( _! natural rebellion aga9/ ,god1 & ,god's displeasure aga9/ !m1 !y are mo/ ready1 ,i say1 to apply su* ?+s to !mselves1 to ! weak5+ ( _! own h&s1 & sadd5+ ( _! he>ts1 z ! upright-he>t$ disciples 7 m ready to take ) ! *all5ge ( betray+ ,*ri/1 ?an ! false he>t$ ,judas4 ,!re=e ! apo/le prev5ts su* an abuse ( ! doctr9e1 by mak+ application ( ! bett] "p unto ! ,romans1 b = y1 8ye are n ( ! fle%10 c4 ,inde$1 self exam9ation is necess>y1 & x is l *ew+ ( ! meat be=e x be s5t into ! /oma*1 x is z necess>y & prec$5t be=e "r application4 ,i wi% t e "o ( y w\ld consid] well :at ?is liv+ ^w conc]ns y4 ,x is ! gr\nd ( all our b>r5ness1 no man br+s ?is home to himself1 :i* is spok5 to all1 b truly ! ,"l speaks to all1 t e man may speak to himself1 & ask at 8 own he>t1 :at is my conc]nm5t 9 x8 ,:at is my portion8 ,z = y :om ! ,"l ha? put ^u ?is se>* ( y\rselves & ha? once made y to f9d y\rselves 9 ! black roll ( p]dition1 "u ! haz>d ( ! et]nal weight ( ,god's displeasure1 & !re ha? %[$ unto y\r s\ls a way ( mak+ peace ) ,god1 & a place ( refuge 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ :i* ha? sometimes refre%$ & eas$ y\r he>ts1 & only 0 able to purify y\r consci5ces1 & calm ! /orms t did arise 9 !m1 if x be h5ce =? y\r /udy to walk to please him & ?is engagem5t be on y\r he>ts1 to make no peace ) ! fle%1 & corruption t dwells 9 y1 !n1 ,i say1 ! ,"l calls & acc\nts y n c>nal b spiritual1 ?\gh !re be mu* c>nality 9 y1 yet he d5om9ates f ! bett] "p1 n f ! greate/ "p1 y are n aft] ! fle% b aft] ! ,_s4 ,?\gh ,isaac be a weak "y *ild1 & ,i%mael ! son ( ! bond woman be a /rong man1 yet ?\ art 9 ,god's acc\nt e/eem$ accord+ to ! promise1 :i* %all be ! gr\nd ( ?y /ability4 ,isaac mu/ abide 9 ! h\se = ev]1 & gr[ /rong] & /rong]1 & ,i%mael mu/ be ca/ out & gr[ weak] & weak]2 ! "o is orda9$ = de/ruction1 & s is call$ ! old man1 draw+ ne> to its grave1 ! o!r = life1 & s is a new man r5ew$ day by day4 ,?us !y are 9 ,god's promise1 & y w\ld le>n ?us to look ^u x1 n accord+ to _! pres5t inequality 9 /r5g?1 b t future inequality & diff]5ce :i* is wrapt up 9 ! promise ( ,god & ! se$ :]e( is 9 y4 ,z !re is a w(ul p5ury & scant9ess ( exam9ation 9 ! mo/ "p ( m5 :o are :olly sp5t )\t1 & take no leisure to recognise _! own s\ls1 s !re is a mis]able excess1 & hurtful sup]fluity ( exam9ation & disputation among _m ( ,god's *ildr51 :o are always 9 reflection1 & almo/ nev] 9 action1 s mu* on kn[+ :at is1 t !y take n mu* leisure to d or pursue :at is n4 ,truly1 ,i ?9k :5 ! apo/le comm&s u to exam9e :e!r we be 9 ! fai?1 & prove ourselves1 he did n mean to make x our p]petual ex]cise1 or s to press x z we %\ld n endeavor to be 9 ! fai?1 till we "k :e!r we be 9 x2 t 7 no advanc+ way1 to refuse to g on 9 our j\rney till we "k :at progress we h made1 z ! cu/om is4 ,b simply & pla9ly1 ,i ?9k1 he int5d$ to h ,*ri/ianity beg9 9 exam9ation1 z ! fir/ return+ ( a s\l mu/ ne$s be ^u "s inquiry & se>* ( ! way1 & k ^u se>*1 t our =m] way 0 wrong1 & ?is is only "r4 ,b if ?is be ! por* to ent] at1 w y sit d[n & dwell 9 x1 & n g on into ! palace itself8 ,because y mu/ beg9 to se>* :at y h le>n$ wrong1 t n[ y may unle>n x1 w y be ev] ab\t ! le>n+ to "k y\r condition1 & by ?is means nev] atta9 to ! k ( ! tru?8 ,b :5 y h ^u any inquiry f\nd y\rselves out ( ! way1 y %\ld n ent]ta9 t dispute long1 b he>k5 to ! pla9 voice ( ! gospel1 t s\nds unto y1 8,?is is ! way1 walk 9 x40 8,i am ! way10 sai? ,*ri/1 8ent] at me1 by believ+ 9 me40 ,n[1 once hav+ f\nd t y are unbeliev]s by nature1 to susp5d believ+ till y prove :e!r y be 9 ! fai?1 is unreasonable & impossible1 = c]ta9ly hav+ once f\nd y\rselves void ( x1 y mu/ fir/ h x1 be=e y "k t y h x1 y mu/ fir/ apply to action1 & aft]w>d y\r exam9ation %all be m easy4 ,b ,i w\ld tell ( m pr(itable improvem5t ( su* repres5tations ( ! s9ful & mis]able e/ate ( ! ungodly _w1 ?an y use to make ( x1 & ,i ?9k x is t ! apo/les int5d1 9 ! frequ5t turn+ ! eyes ( sa9ts ab\t to ! accurs$ /ate ( ! _w1 p>tly consolation1 & p>tly "s provocation to suitable walk+4 ,?+s t are opposite are be/ kn[n by comp>ison "o ) ano!r1 ea* ( !m ca/ abroad a light to see ! o!r by4 ,!re=e x is t ! apo/les d frequ5tly rem9d ! conv]t$ ,g5tiles ( ! wret*$ e/ate ! _w ties into1 & !mselves once 7 into4 ,y see x1 #a ,cor4 vi4 #aa1 8,& su* 7 "s ( y1 b n[ y are wa%$40 ,&1 ,eph4 ii4 #a1 8,y :o 7 dead 9 s9s ha? he quick5$40 ,!re is n any ?+ w m comm5d unto a ,*ri/ian ! grace ( ,god t[>ds him1 nor7#aib7 to look abroad r\nd ab\t him1 & take a view ( ! :ole _w ly+ 9 wick$ness1 & !n to look backw>d to :at himself once 01 & comp>e x ) :at ! free grace ( ,god ha? made him4 ,o :at a s\l ravi%+ contemplation is t1 #a ,john v4 #ai1 8,& we "k t we are ( ,god1 & ! :ole _w lie? 9 wick$ness40 ,h[ do? ?is height5 ! price ( grace1 & h[ mu* do? x add to a s\l's inw>d cont5tm5t1 to ?9k :at x 0 ( itself1 & :at x w\ld und\bt$ly h be51 if n ?us wond]fully surpris$6 ,"o us$ always to look to ^? bel[ him1 t he might n envy ^? above him4 ,truly x might d well "h1 :5 a ,*ri/ian is griev$ & disquiet$1 because he ha? n atta9$ to t desir$ measure ( ! image ( ,god1 & fell[%ip ) him1 to ca/ a look ab\t him to ! mis]able & hopeless e/ate ( s _m ?\s&s :o h ! image ( ,satan s visibly engrav5 on !m1 & h no inw>d /irr+ aft] ?is bless$ image1 & reflect a little backw>d1 to ! hole ( ! pit :5ce he 0 tak51 to look ^u t primitive e/ate t grace f\nd him into1 s loa?some1 z describ$ 9 ,ezek4 xvi4 ,w\ld n su* a d\ble sight1 ?9k y1 make him break out 9 admiration1 & be p[]ful to sil5ce & compose 8 _s8 ,o to ?9k1 t ,i 0 once 9 t black roll ( ^? exclud$ f ! k+dom6 8,su* 7 "s ( y10 & !n to consid]1 t my "n 0 tak5 out1 & wa%$ by ! blood ( ,*ri/ to be enroll$ 9 ! regi/] ( heav54 ,:at an a/oni%+ ?+ is x6 ,y see 9 nature1 ,god ha? appo9t$ contr>ieties & v>ieties to beautify ! _w1 & c]ta9ly1 _m ?+s c\ld n be kn[n h[ good & b5eficial !y are1 b by ! sm>t & hurt ( t :i* is opposite 9 !m1 z ye c\ld n imag9e ! good ( light1 b by "s s5sible exp]i5ce ( ! evil ( d>kness4 ,heat1 y c\ld n "k ! b5efit ( x1 b by ! vexation ( cold4 ,?us he make? "o to comm5d ano!r1 & bo? to beautify ! _w4 ,x is ?us 9 art1 contr>iety & v>iety ( col\rs & l9es make up "o beauty1 div]sity ( s\nds make a sweet h>mony4 ,n[1 ?is is ! art & wisdom ( ,god1 9 ! disp5sation ( 8 grace he sette? ! mis]y ( "s beside ! happ9ess ( o!rs1 t ea* ( !m may aggravate ano!r1 he puts light beside d>kness1 _s =e-aga9/7#aic7 fle%1 t s sa9ts may h a d\ble accession to _! admiration at ! goodness & grace ( ,god1 & to _! delight & complac5cy 9 _! own happ9ess1 he pres5ts ! /ate ( m5 out ( ,*ri/1 t y may wond] h[ y are translat$1 & may be s abundantly satisfi$ z n to ex*ange y\r portion = ! greate/ mon>*s4 ,!n1 ,i say1 ?is may provoke u1 & p]suade u to m suitable walk+4 ,do? he make su* a diff]5ce8 ,o d n y unmake x aga96 ,d n conf\nd all aga91 by y\r walk+ aft] ! c\rse ( ! _w4 ,con=mity to ! _w is a confusion ( :at ,god ha? sep>at$4 ,has inf9ite grace translat$ y f t k+dom ( d>kness to light8 ,o !n walk 9 t light1 z *ildr5 ( light6 ,are y su*8 ,own y\r /ations1 consid] y\r relations1 & make y\rselves a%am$ at ! v ?\ghts ( s94 ,he po9ts out ! de=m$ & ugly face ( ! conv]sation ( ! _w1 t y may fall 9 love ) ! beauty or hol9ess1 z ! ,lac$emonians 7 wont to let _! *ildr5 see _! slaves drunk1 t ! bruti% & abom9able po/ure ( su* 9 t s9 might impr9t 9 ! he>ts ( _! *ildr5 a dete/ation ( su* a vice4 ,c]ta9ly1 ! ,"l calls y to m9d (t5 :at y h be51 & :at ! _w ab\t y is1 n to engage y to x1 b to ali5ate y\r m9ds f ! de=mity ( s91 & to comm5d to y ! duty ( ob$i5ce4 ,y w\ld le>n to make ?is holy use & advantage ( all ! wick$ness ! _w lie? into1 to behold 9 x1 z 9 a glass1 y\r own image & lik5ess1 t :5 y use to hate or despise o!rs1 y may r loa! & dislike y\rselves1 z hav+ t same common nature1 & wond] at ! goodness ( ,god t makes su* diff]5ce :]e none 04 ,?is 7 ! way to make ga9 ( ! mo/ unpr(itable ?+ 9 ! _w1 t is1 ! s9s ( o!r m51 = ord9>ily ! see+ & speak+ ( !m do? r dispose u & incl9e u to m lib]ty to s94 ,_m look on !m ) delight1 "s ) contempt & hatr$ ( ^? t commit !m1 b few "k h[ to speak or look on s9 itself ) indignation1 or !mselves1 because ( ! se$s ( x )9 !m1 ) abhorr5cy4 ,i w\ld ?9k if we 7 circumspect 9 ?is1 ! worse ! _w is1 we might be ! bett]1 ! worse ! times are1 we might sp5d x bett]1 ! m pride we see1 x might make u ! m humble1 ! m impiety & impurity ab\nd1 x might provoke u to a fur!r di/ance f1 & discon=mity )1 ! _w4 ,?us1 if we 7 wise1 we might extract gold out ( ! dunghill1 & suck honey out ( ! mo/ poisonable we$4 ,! surr\nd+ ignorance & wick$ness ( ! _w might cause a holy antip]i/asis7#aid7 9 a ,*ri/ian1 by mak+ ! grace ( ,god unite itself1 & "w m p[]fully1 z fire out ( a cl\d1 & %9e m brightly1 z a tor* 9 ! d>kness ( ! night4 ,z = y1 ^: w(ul e/ate is "h describ$1 :o are yet 9 ! fle%1 & enemies to ,god by nature1 ,i w\ld desire y to be /irr$ up at ! consid]ation ( ?is1 t !re are "s :o are deliv]$ out ( t prison1 & t "s h made peace ) ,god1 & are no m enemies b fri5ds1 & fell[ citiz5s ( ! sa9ts4 ,if ! case 7 left :olly incurable & desp]ate1 y _h "s gr\nd to cont9ue 9 y\r s9s & security1 b n[ :5 y he> a rem$y is possible1 & "s h be5 help$ by x1 ,i wond] t y d n1 ^u ?is door ( hope (f]$1 be/ir y\rselves1 t y may be ^? :o are "h except$1 8b y are n 9 ! fle%40 ,s9ce "s are1 :y may n ,i be8 ,w y awake y\rselves ) ?is al>m6 ,if y _h any desire aft] ?is e/ate1 c]ta9ly su* a hope z ?is w\ld give y feet to come to ,jesus ,*ri/1 = ^! are ! legs ( ! s\l1--"s desire ( a bett] e/ate1 & "s probability ( x conceiv$ by hope4 ,s]mon ,,xxiv4 ,v]se #i4--8;,if s be t ! ,_s ( ,god dwell 9 y4 ,n[ if any man h n ! ,_s ( ,*ri/1 he is none ( 840 8,b w ,god 9 v de$ dwell ) m5 on ! e>?80 #b ,*ron4 vi4 #ah4 ,x 0 ! wond] ( "o ( ! wise/ ( m51 & inde$1 consid]+ 8 inf9ite highness above ! height ( heav5s1 8 imm5se & incompreh5sible greatness1 t ! heav5 ( heav5s _c conta9 him1 & !n ! bas5ess1 empt9ess1 & wor?lessness ( man1 x may be a wond] to ! wise/ ( angels4 ,& :at is x1 ?9k y1 ! angels desire to look into1 b ?is incompreh5sible my/]y ( ! desc5t ( ! ,mo/ ,high to dwell among ! l[e/ & vile/ ( ! creatures8 ,b z ,solomon's temple1 & ^! visible symbols ( ,god's pres5ce1 7 b %ad[s ( ?+s to come1 ! sub/ance :]e( is exhibit$ "u ! gospel1 s t wond] 0 b a %ad[ or type ( a great] & m real wond]1 or ,god's dwell+ on ! e>? n[4 ,x 0 ! wond]1 %all ,god dwell ) man1 among ! rebelli\s sons ( ,adam8 ,b behold a great] wond] s9ce ,*ri/ came1 ,god dwell+ 9 man1 fir/ p]sonally 9 ! man ,*ri/1 9 :om ! fulness ( ! ,godhead dwelt bodily1 !n graci\sly 9 ! se$ ( ,*ri/1 9 man by 8 ,_s1 & ?is makes m5 spiritual1 if s be ! ,_s ( ,*ri/ dwell 9 y4 ,y he>d ( ! fir/ indwell+1 v]4 #c4 8,god s5d+ 8 own ,son 9 ! lik5ess ( s9ful fle%10 ! inhabitation ( ! div9e nature 9 our fle%1 :i* _h ! lik5ess ( s9ful fle%1 b )\t s91 = he sanctifi$ himself = our cause4 ,& truly1 ?is my/]i\s & wond]ful inhabitation is n only a pl$ge ( ! o!r1 t ,god %all dwell 9 s9ful m5 by 8 ,_s1 b1 9 ord] ( nature1 x ha? "s influ5ce ^u ! o!r1 )\t :i* ,god c\ld n h dwelt 9 u4 ,!re is s mu* di/ance & disproportion betwe5 8 ,maje/y & u1 t we c\ld n be well unit$1 b by ?is int]v5+1 ,god com+ d[n fir/ a /ep into ! holy nature ( ! man ,*ri/1 t f !nce he might g into ! s9ful nature ( o!r m54 ,our s9ful & rebelli\s nature behov$ to be fir/ sanctifi$ ?is way1 by ! p]sonal indwell+ ( ,god 9 our fle%1 & ?is _h made an easy passage into s9ful u1 = 8 ,_s to dwell 9 u p[]fully & graci\sly1 !re=e ! ,_s ( ,*ri/ is said to dwell 9 u4 ,*ri/'s ,_s1 n only because proce$+ f him z f ! ,fa!r1 b p>ticul>ly1 because ! inhabitation or op]ation ( ! ,_s 9 u1 is ! prop] result & fruit ( t glori\s union ( our nature ) him4 ,he took our fle%1 t he might s5d u 8 ,_s4 ,&1 ,o :at a bless$ ex*ange 0 ?is6 ,he came & dwelt 9 our nature1 t s he might dwell 9 u3 he took up a %op1 z x 71 9 our fle%1 t he might "w 9 u1 & make u aga9 con=m$ to ,god4 ,we %all n cut ?is asund] into _m p>ts4 ,y see ! words conta9 pla9ly ! v ess5tial def9ition ( a spiritual man1 & ( a ,*ri/ian4 ,y f9d a spiritual man & a ,*ri/ian equival5t 9 ?is v]se1 t is to say1 !y are tak5 = "o & ! self same ?+1 & s !y are reciprocal1 ( equal ext5t & re/ra9t4 ,e ,*ri/ian is "o aft] ! ,_s1 & :osoev] is aft] ! ,_s is a ,*ri/ian4 ,"o ( ,*ri/'s1 & "o aft] ! ,_s1 is "o ?+4 ,n[ ! def9ition ( ! ,*ri/ian is tak5 f t :i* really & ess5tially con/itutes him su*4 ,he is "o 9 :om ! ,_s ( ,*ri/ dwells1 t makes him "o aft] ! ,_s1 t makes him "o ( ,*ri/'s1 because x is ! ,_s ( ,*ri/4 ,z if y def9e :at a man is1 y c\ld n d x bett] ?an ?us3 he is "o end[$ ) a reasonable s\l4 ,s ! apo/le gives y ! v s\l & =m ( a ,*ri/ian1 :i* diff]5ce? f all o!rs4 ,z ! s\l is to ! body to make up a man1 s ! ,_s ( ,*ri/ is to ! s\l & ,_s ( a man to make up a ,*ri/ian1 z ! abs5ce or pres5ce ( ! s\l makes or unmakes a man1 s ! abs5ce or pres5ce ( ?is ,_s makes or unmakes a ,*ri/ian1 = y see he makes x reciprocal4 ,if y be ,*ri/ians1 ! ,_s dwells 9 y1 b if ! ,_s dwell n 9 y1 y are n ,*ri/ians4 ,a ^w !n to ! fir/ ( ^!1 t a ,*ri/ian & a spiritual man are comm5surable "o to ano!r4 ,x is true1 !re are ,jews :o are n ,jews inw>dly1 b only accord+ to ! lett]1 ,rom4 ii4 #bh1 #bi4 ,& s !re are ,*ri/ians s call$1 :o are b s outw>dly1 & 9 ! lett]1 :o h no m ( x b ! "n & visible /&+ 9 ! *ur*1 b we are speak+ ( t :i* is truly t :i* x is call$1 ^: praise is n ( m5 b ( ,god4 ,! "n ( a man may be ext5d$ to a picture or image1 = "s outw>d resemblance x ha? ( him1 b x is n a prop] spee*1 no m is x prop] to ext5d ! "n ( ,*ri/ians unto ! pictures or images ( ,*ri/ians1 su* z are de/itute ( ?is inw>d life4 ,y may be prop]ly1 accord+ to scripture phrase1 memb]s ( ! visible body1 b y _c h t real & bless$ relation to ,jesus ,*ri/ ! head1 :i* %all be ! s\rce ( happ9ess to all ! liv+ memb]s4 ,i wi% y w\ld take x s1 & flatt] y\rselves no m ) *ur* titles1 z if ^! 7 suffici5t evid5ces = y\r salvation4 ,y w\ld all be call$ ,*ri/ians1 b x fe>s me y "k n _m ( y ! true mean+ & signification ( t ^w1 ! mo/ com=table s5se ( x is hid f y4 ,! mean+ ( x is1 t a man is r5ew$ by ,*ri/ 9 ! _s ( 8 m9d4 ,z ,*ri/ & ! ,_s are insep>able1 s a ,*ri/ian & a spiritual nature are n to be f\nd sev]$4 ,c]ta9ly1 ! v s\nd ( ! "n :]eby y are call$1 imports ano!r nature & conv]sation ?an is to be f\nd 9 _m2 y _c say1 t y h a %ad[ ( spirituality1 ei!r 9 y\r affections or actions1 or t y h any real design & /udy t way b only to please y\r fle%1 & satisfy ! cu/oms ( ! _w4 ,:y d y !n usurp ! "n ( ,*ri/ianity8 ,?is is a common sacrilege1 to give t :i* is holy unto dogs4 ,o!rs give x to y1 & y take x to y\rselves4 ,b "k1 t ?\gh y please y\rselves & o!rs 9 ?is1 yet )\t su* a r5ovation ( y\r natures1 & su* a s9c]e /udy to be inw>dly & outw>dly con=m$ to ! pr(ession & nature ( ,*ri/ianity1 y h n y\r praise ( ,god1 & him :om ,god praises n1 & all[s n1 he _c bless = ev]4 ,i am p]suad$ !re are "s :o are n only 9 ! lett]1 b 9 ! ,_s1 ^: greate/ desire & design is to be inde$ :at !y pr(ess1 & su* is _! praise ( ,god & if ,god praise !m n[1 !y %all be made to praise him = ev] h]eaft]2 su* are all[$ to take ! "n & hon\rable /yle ( ,*ri/ianity unto !m4 ,y are ,*ri/'s ne>ly int]e/$ 9 him1 & if y be ,*ri/'s own1 he _c be happy )\t y1 = su* 0 8 love1 t he w\ld n be happy alone 9 heav51 b came d[n to be mis]able ) u4 ,& n[ t he is aga9 happy 9 heav51 c]ta9ly he _c enjoy x long alone1 b he mu/ draw up 8 memb]s unto ! fell[%ip ( t glory4 ,n[ ! o!r ?+1 t :i* gives ev5 be+ to a ,*ri/ian is1 ! ,_s ( ,*ri/ dwell+ 9 him4 ,( ?is inhabitation1 we %all n say s mu* z ! comp>ison1 be+ /ra9$1 w yield1 nei!r expatiate into _m notions ab\t x4 ,i wi% r we w5t home ) "s desires k9dl$ 9 u1 aft] su* a noble gue/ z ! ,holy ,_s is1 & t we 7 begun once to we>y ( ! base & unclean gue/s t we lodge )9 u1 to our own de/ruction4 ,t :i* ,i said t ! ,_s is to a ,*ri/ian1 :at ! s\l is to a man1 if well consid]$1 might pres5t ! absolute necessity & excell5cy ( ?is unto y\r eyes4 ,consid] :at a ?+ ! body is )\t ! s\l1 h[ defil$ & h[ de=m$ a piece ( du/ x is1 void ( all s5se & life1 loa?some to look ^u4 ,truly ! s\l ( man by nature is 9 no bett] case till ?is ,_s ent]1 x ha? no light 9 x1 no life 9 x1 x is a d>k dungeon1 su* z is describ$1 ,eph4 iv4 #ah1 8,hav+ ! und]/&+ d>k5$1 be+ ali5at$ f ! life ( ,god ?r\gh ! ignorance t is 9 !m1 because ( ! bl9dness ( _! he>t40 ,y h bo? 9 t ^w d>kness & deadness want ( t %9+ light ( ,god 9 ! m9d1 s t x _c disc]n spiritual ?+s t make to our et]nal peace4 ,all ! pla9ness & evid5ce ( ! gospel1 ?\gh x did %9e z a sun ab\t y1 c n make y see or appreh5d ei!r y\r own mis]y or ! way to help x1 because y\r dungeon is )91 ! mo/ "p _c =m any s5sible notion ( spiritual ?+s1 t are duly s\nd+ unto !m 9 ! ^w4 ,! eye ( ! m9d is put out1 & if x be d>kness1 h[ great is t d>kness6 ,c]ta9ly ! :ole man is )\t light1 & y\r way & walk mu/ be 9 ! d>k1 & inde$ x appe>s t x is d>k night ) _m s\ls because if x 7 n d>k1 !y c\ld n run out all _! spe$ among pits & sn>es 9 ! way to de/ruction4 ,& f ?is w(ul defect fl[s ! ali5ation ( ! :ole s\l f ! life ( ,god1 t primitive light be+ eclips$1 ! s\l is sep>at$ f ! influ5ce ( heav51 & z ,nebu*adnezz>'s s\l act$ only 9 a brutal way1 :5 driv5 out among bea/s1 s ! s\l ( man1 be+ driv5 out f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 may act 9 a way common to bea/s1 or 9 "s rational way 9 ?+s t conc]n ?is life1 b x is :olly spoil$ ( t div9e life ( communion ) ,god4 ,x _c ta/e1 smell1 or sav\r su* ?+s4 ,o6 if x 7 visible unto u1 ! /ate or ! ru9\s s\l1 we w\ld raise a m bitt] lam5tation ov] x ?an ! ,jews did ov] ,j]usalem1 or ! k+s & m]*ants h reason to d ov] fall5 ,babylon4 ,truly1 we might bemoan x ?us1 8,h[ is ! fai?ful city become a h>lot6 righte\sness lodg$ 9 x1 b n[ murd]]s10 ,isa4 i4 #ba4 ,man 0 once ! dwell+ place ( pr9cely & div9e graces & virtues1 ! ,"l himself 0 !re1 & !n h[ comely & beautiful 0 ! s\l6 ,b n[ x is l ! desolate cities1 9 :i* ! bea/s ( ! des]t lie & _! h\ses are full ( doleful creatures1 :]e owls dwell1 & satyrs dance1 :]e wild bea/s cry1 & dragons 9 ! pleasant places1 ,isa4 xiii4 #ba1 #bb & ,j]4 l4 #ci4 ,s mighty is ! fall ( ! s\l ( man1 z ( ,babylon1 t x may be cri$1 8,x is fall51 & become ! habitation ( devils1 & ! hold ( e f\l _s1 & a cage ( e unclean & hateful bird10 ,rev4 xviii4 #b4 ,all ! bea/s flock n[ to x1 all ! birds ( d>kness take _! lodg+ 9 x1 s9ce ?is noble gue/ left x1 & took away ! light f x1 = ! sun ha? n %9$ on x s9ce t day4 ,all unclean affections1 all bea/ly lu/s1 all e>?ly desires1 all va9 cogitations get lodg+ 9 ?is h\se2 ! ,be!l is become a ,be?av51 ! h\se ( ,god become a h\se ( vanity1 by ! cont9ual repair ( va9 ?\ghts1 ! h\se ( pray] is turn$ into a d5 ( ?ieves & robb]s4 ,t :i* 0 at fir/ creat$ = ! pure s]vice & wor%ip ( ,god1 is n[ a receptacle ( all ! mo/ rebelli\s & idolatr\s ?\ghts & affections1 ! he>t ( e man is become a temple full ( idols4 ,?is is ! /ate ( x1 & worse ?an c be told y n[1 judge if !re be n ne$ ( a bett] gue/ ?an ^!4 ,o :at absolute necessity is !re ( su* a _s z ?is1 to repair & re=m ! ru9\s _s ( man1 to quick5 & enlight5 ! d>k5$ m9d ( man6 ,ev5 t ,_s1 t made x at fir/ a glori\s palace = ,god1 t ,_s t brea!d ! s\l into ! =m] clay1 mu/ repair ^! brea*es1 & create all aga94 ,n[1 :5 ! ,_s ( ,*ri/ ent]s into ?is vile ru9\s cottage1 he repairs x & re=ms x1 he /rikes out lights 9 ! he>t1 &1 by a wond]ful eye salve makes ! eyes op5 to see2 he creates a new light )91 :i* makes him behold ! light %9+ 9 ! gospel1 & behold all ?+s are new1 himself new1 because n[ mo/ loa?some & vile ! _w new1 because n[ appe>s no?+ b vanity 9 ! v p]fection ( x1 & ,god new1 because ano!r maje/y1 glory1 excell5cy1 & beauty %9es into ! s\l ?an ev] x appreh5d$4 ,& z ! ,_s enlight5s1 s he enliv5s ?is tab]nacle or temple1 he k9dles a holy fire 9 8 affections1 :i* mu/ nev] g out1 x is su* z _c be k9dl$1 if x g out1 b by ! beams ( ! sun1 z ! poets fanci$ ! ve/al-fire4 ,! ,_s )9 ! s\l is a fire to consume 8 corruption1 to burn up 8 dross & vanity4 ,*ri/ comes 9 l a ref9]1 ) ! fire ( ! ,_s1 & purges away e>?ly lu/s1 & makes ! love ( ! he>t pure & clean1 to burn upw>d t[>d heav54 ,?is ,_s makes a ,*ri/ian s\l move will+ly t[>d ,god1 9 ! ways t seem$ mo/ unpleasant2 x is an active pr9ciple )9 him t _c re/ till x re/s 9 its place ( et]nal re/ & delight 9 ,god4 ,& !n ! ,_s re=ms ?is h\se1 by ca/+ out all ^! wild bea/s t lodg$ 9 x1 ! savage & unruly affections1 t dom9e]$ 9 man1 ?is /rong man ent]+ 91 ca/s !m out4 ,!re is mu* rubbi% 9 old wa/e palaces1 ,neh4 iv4 #b4 ,o h[ mu* pa9s x is to cleanse !m6 ,our h\se is l ! h\se ( ^? nobles1 ,j]4 v4 #bg3 8,full ( deceit1 z a cage is full ( birds10 & our he>ts full ( wick$ness & vanity1 ,j]4 iv4 #ad4 ,c]ta9ly x w be mu* lab\r to get y\r unclean spirits ca/ out1 t is ! gross] & m palpable lu/s t reign 9 y1 b :5 ^! are gone =?1 yet !re is mu* wick$ness & uncleanness 9 ! he>t1 ( a m subtle nature1 & by long indwell+1 almo/ incorporat$ & m+l$ ) ! s\l1 & ?is w n be gott5 out ) g5tle sweep+1 z 0 done1 ,luke xi4 #be4 ,t takes away only ! upp]mo/ fil? t lies loose/1 b ?is mu/ be gott5 out by mu* wa%+ & cleans+1 !re=e ! ,_s ent]s by blood & wat]4 ,!re are idols 9 ! he>t1 to :i* ! s\l is mu* engag$2 x unites & closes ) !m 7,ezek4 xxxvi47 & ^! mu/ be cleans$ & wa%$ out4 ,!re is mu* deceit 9 ! he>t1 & ?is lies close/ to x & is engross$ into x1 & inde$ ?is w take ! help ( fire to sep>ate x1 = t is ( ! mo/ active nature to sep>ate ?+s ( a div]se nature1 ! ,_s mu/ by ^! take out y\r dross4 ,& all ?is ! ,_s w n d alone1 b hon\rs y ) ! fell[%ip ( ?is "w1 & !re=e y mu/ lay y\r acc\nt t ! op]ation & re=mation ( ?is h\se = s glori\s a gue/1 w be labori\s 9 ! mean "t4 ,b ,o h[ inf9itely is t comp5sat$6 ,"o h\r's fell[%ip ) him alone1 :5 all /rang]s are ca/ out1 w comp5sate all1 w make all to be =gott51 ! pa9 ( mortification w be swall[$ up 9 ! pleasure ( 8 inhabitation1 8,:5 ,i %all awake ,i %all be satisfi$ ) ?y lik5ess40 ,:5 he %all take up h\se fully 9 y1 x w satisfy y to ! full4 ,9 ! meantime z he takes ! rule & comm& ( y\r h\se s = ! pres5t he provides = x1 ! provision ( ! s\l is incumb5t on ?is div9e gue/1 & ,o h[ sweet & satisfy+ is x8 ,o ! peace & joy ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 :i* are ! ent]ta9m5t t he gives a s\l1 :]e he reigns1 & ha? br\ght 9 righte\sness1 ,rom4 xiv4 #ag4 ,:at a noble tra9 do? ! ,_s br+ along/ ) him to furni% ?is h\se8 ,_m ri* & co/ly ornam5ts hang ov] x1 & adorn x to make x l ! k+'s wife all glori\s )92 su* z ! ornam5t ( a meek & quiet _s 7#a ,pet4 iii4 #d7 :i* is a f> m preci\s & ri* hang+1 ?an ! mo/ curi\s or preci\s contexture ( corruptible ?+s1 ! clo?+ ( humility1 simple 9 %[1 b ri* 9 sub/ance1 7#a ,pet4 v4 #e7 :i* enri*es & beautifies ! s\l t ha? x1 m ?an all ,solomon's glory c\ld d 8 p]son2 = 8bett] is x to be ( a humble _s ) ! l[ly1 ?an divide ! spoil ) ! pr\d10 ,prov4 xvi4 #ai4 ,9 a ^w1 ! ,_s makes all new1 puts a new man1 a new fa%ion & image on ! s\l1 :i* suits ! c\rt ( heav51 ! highe/ 9 ! _w1 & is con=m$ to ! noble/ & highe/ patt]n1 ! hol9ess & beauty ( ! greate/ ,k+4 ,& be+ lodg$ )91 ,o :at sweet fruits is ! ,_s daily br++ =? to fe$ & delight ! s\l )al6 ,gal4 v4 #bb1 #bc4 ,& he is n only a ,_s ( sanctification1 b ( consolation too1 & !re=e ( all ! mo/ wor?y to be receiv$ into our he>ts1 = he is a bosom com=t]1 ,john xiv4 #af4 ,:5 !re is no fri5d nor lov] )\t1 b a s\l 9 t po/ure ( ,heman1 ,psal4 lxxxviii4 #ah1 & 9 t desolate e/ate ( ! *ur*es1 ,lam5t4 i4 #b1 8,among all h] lov]s %e ha? none to com=t h]10 7v]4 #ag7 8spread+ =? h] h&s1 & none to com=t h]10 7v]4 #ba7 sigh+1 & none to com=t h]4 ,9 su* a case to h a liv+ & ov]runn+ spr+ ( com=t )91 :5 all ext]nal & l[] consolations1 l w9t] brooks t dry up 9 summ]1 h dri$ up & disappo9t$ ?y expectation1 sure ?is 7 a happy gue/1 t c\ld d ?is4 ,o t we c\ld op5 our he>ts to receive him6 ,s]mon ,,xxv4 ,v]se #i4--8;,if s be t ! ,_s ( ,god dwell 9 y4 ,n[ if any man h n ! ,_s ( ,*ri/1 he is none ( 840 ,!re is a great m>riage spok5 (1 ,eph4 v4 t ha? a great my/]y 9 x1 :i* ! apo/le prop\nde? z ! sample & ar*etype ( all m>riages or r z ! sub/ance1 ( :i* all conjunctions & relations among ! creatures are b ! %ad[s4 ,x is t m>riage betwe5 ,*ri/ & 8 *ur*1 = :i*1 x w\ld appe>1 ?is _w 0 build$1 to be a palace to celebrate x into2 & especially ! upp] h\se1 heav51 0 made glori\s = t great day1 :]e x %all be solemniz$4 ,! fir/ 9 ord] ( "t 0 made by ,god himself 9 p>adise1 c]ta9ly to repres5t a high] my/]y1 ! m>riage ( ! second ,adam ) 8 sp\se1 :i* is tak5 out ( 8 bloody side1 z ! apo/le imports1 ,eph4 v4 ,n[ !re is ! greate/ inequality & disproportion betwe5 ! p>ties1 ,*ri/ & s9n]s2 s t x w\ld seem a desp]ate matt] to br+ two su* di/ant & unequal natures to su* a ne> union1 z may ca/ a copy to all unions & relations ( ! creatures4 ,b he :o at fir/ made a k9d ( m>riage betwe5 heav5 & e>?1 9 ! composure ( man1 & jo9$ toge!r an immortal _s 9 su* a bond ( amity ) corruptible du/1 ha? f\nd out ! way to help ?is1 & make x feasible4 ,& truly1 we may conceive ! ,"l 0 b mak+ way = ?is great] my/]y ( ! union ( ,*ri/ ) u1 :5 he jo9$ ! brea? ( heav5 ) ! du/ ( ! e>?4 ,9 ?is he gave "s repres5tation ( ano!r m my/]i\s conjunction4 ,n[1 ! way t ! wisdom & love ( ,god ha? f\nd out to br+ ab\t ?is m>riage1 is ?is3 because !re 0 su* an inf9ite di/ance betwe5 ! only begott5 ,son ( ,god1 :o is ! express "* ( 8 image1 & ! brightness ( 8 glory1 & u s9ful mortal creatures1 ^: f\ndation is 9 ! du/1 !re=e x pleas$ ! ,fa!r1 out ( 8 good w to ! mat*1 to s5d 8 ,son d[n among m52 & ! ,son1 out ( 8 love1 to take on our fle%1 & s fill up t di/ance ) 8 l[ condesc5d5ce1 to be p>tak] ( fle% & blood ) ! *ildr54 ,& n[1 :at ! ,"l spoke ( man fall51 9 a holy k9d ( irony or mock1 8,behold he is become z "o ( u0 t m5 may truly say ( ! ,son ( ,god1 n fall5 d[n f heav51 b come d[n will+ly1 8,lo1 he is become z "o ( u20 l u 9 all ?+s1 except s91 :i* ha? made u unlike ourselves4 ,?is bond ( union y h 9 v]se #c4 ,*ri/ s inf9itely above s9n]s1 & high] ?an ! heav5s1 com+ d[n s l[1 to be z l s9n]s z might be1 or c\ld be pr(itable = u1 9 ! lik5ess ( s9ful fle%1 c4 ,b yet ?is bond is n ne> en\gh2 t conjunction seeme? b g5]al & infirm2 bo? because x is 9 "s mann] common to all mank9d :o %all n be all advanc$ to ?is privilege4 ,by tak+ on our nature1 he come? ne>] to human nature1 b n to "s beyond o!rs2 & besides1 ! di/ance is n fill$ up ?is way1 because !re is a great disproportion betwe5 t nature 9 ,*ri/ & 9 u4 ,9 him x is holy & undefil$1 & sep>at$ f s92 b 9 u x is unclean & imm]s$ into s92 s t1 albeit he be ne>] u z a man1 yet he is f> di/ant & unlike u1--a holy p]fect man4 ,n[1 :at fell[%ip c be betwe5 light & d>kness1 z ,paul speake? ( ! m>riage ( ,*ri/ians ) idolat]s8 ,mu* great] di/ance & disagreem5t is betwe5 ,*ri/ & u4 ,!re=e1 x seeme?1 t "s ( u mu/ be *ang$ & trans=m$4 ,b him x may n be4 ,he _c become lik] u ?an by p>tak+ ( our fle%2 = if he _h become a s9n] inde$1 he w\ld h become s l u t he c\ld n help himself nor u ei!r4 ,?is w\ld eclipse ! glory & happ9ess ( ! m>riage4 ,b 9 t he came z ne> z c\ld be1 )\t disabl+ himself1 to make u happy2 & s he 0 cont5t$ to come 9 ! place ( s9n]s1 & take on _! debt1 & answ] to ,god's ju/ice = x2 yea1 & 9 8 own p]son he submitt$ to be tempt$ to s91 ?\gh x _h be5 evil = u he _h be5 ov]come by x2 yet ?is br+s him a /ep l[] & ne>] u1 & make? ! union m hopeful4 ,b s9ce he c come no l[]1 & c be made no lik] u 9 ! case we are 91 !n c]ta9ly--if ! mat* hold--we mu/ become lik] him1 & rais$ up out ( our mis]able e/ate1 to "s suitabl5ess to 8 holy nature4 ,&1 !re=e1 ! love & wisdom ( ,god1 to fill up ! di/ance completely1 & effectuate ?is happy conjunction1 t ! creation seeme? to groan =1--= 7v]4 #bb7 ! :ole creation is pa9$ till x be accompli%$1--he ha? s5t 8 bless$ ,_s to dwell 9 u1 & to trans=m our natures1 & make !m p>tak]s ( ! div9e nature1 7#b ,pet4 i4 #d7 z ,*ri/ 0 p>tak] ( human nature2 & ?us ! di/ance %all be remov$4 ,:5 a bless$ ,_s is made fle%1 & a fle%ly man made _s1 !n !y are ne> ! day ( esp\sals2 & ?is indwell+ ( ! ,_s is ! la/ l9k ( ! *a9 t fa/5s u to ,*ri/1 & make? our fle% 9 "s measure l 8 holy fle%4 ,by tak+ on our fle%1 ,*ri/ became bone ( our bone1 & fle% ( our fle%2 b ! union become? mutual :5 we receive ! ,_s1 we become bone ( 8 bone1 & fle% ( 8 fle%1 z x is express$1 ,eph4 v4 #cj1 9 allusion to ! creation ( ,eve1 & h] m>riage to ,adam4 ,! gr\nd ( ! m>riage is t ne> bond ( union1--8,because %e 0 tak5 out ( man10 &1 !re=e1 because ( 8 fle% & bone1 %e 0 made "o fle% ) him4 ,ev5 s ! s9n] mu/ be p>tak] ( ! ,_s ( ,*ri/1 z ,*ri/ is p>tak] ( ! fle% ( s9n]s1 & ^! two concurr+1 ^! two knots int]*ang+ & wov5 ?r\gh o!r1 we become "o fle% ) him4 ,& ?is is a great my/]y1 inde$1 to br+ two :o 7 s f> asund]1 s ne> o!r4 ,yea1 x is ne>] ?an t too1 = we are said n only to be "o fle% ) ,*ri/1 b "o _s1 #a ,cor4 vi4 #ag4 8,he t is jo9$ unto ! ,"l is "o _s10 because he is animat$ & quick5$ by "o _s1--t same _s ( ,*ri/4 ,&1 inde$1 spirits are m capable ( union1 & m fit to embosom "o ) ano!r ?an bodies1 !re=e1 ! ne>e/ union conceivable is ! union ( spirits by affections1 ?is make? two s\ls "o1 = x transports _! _s out ( ! body :]e x lives1 & settle? x !re :]e x love?4 ,n[1 my belov$1 y see :at way ?is great m>riage1 t heav5 & e>? are 9 a long+ expectation aft] %all be br\ght ab\t4 ,*ri/ did =sake 8 ,fa!rs h\se :5 he left t holy habitation1 8 ,fa!rs bosom1--a place ( m>vell\s delight1 7,prov4 viii4 #cj7 & desc5d$ into ! l[] p>ts ( ! e>? 7,eph4 iv4 #i7 &1 he came out f ! ,fa!r into ! _w1 ,john xvi4 #bh4 ,?is 0 a great j\rney to meet ) poor s9n]s4 ,b t !re may be a full & entire meet+ y mu/ leave & =sake y\r fa!rs h\se too1 & =get y\r own p1 ,psalm xlv4 #aj4 ,y mu/ give an entire r5\nce to all =m] lov]s if y w\ld be 84 ,all =m] bonds & engagem5ts mu/ be brok51 t ?is may be ti$ ! fa/]4 ,&1 to hold to ! subject 9 h&1 y mu/ =sake & =get ! fle%1 & be possess$ ( 8 ,holy ,_s4 ,z he came d[n to our fle%1 y mu/ rise up to meet him 9 ! _s4 ,! ,_s ( ,*ri/ mu/ inde$ prev5t y1 & take y out ( t natural po/ure y are born into1 & br+ y a great j\rney f y\rselves1 t y may be jo9$ unto him4 ,?is ,_s ( ,*ri/ is 8 mess5g] & ambassador1 s5t be=eh& to fit y & suit y = ! day ( esp\sals1 &1 !re=e1 he mu/ h a dwell+ & con/ant abode 9 y4 ,?is indwell+ imports a special famili> op]ation1 & ! p]petuity or cont9uance ( x4 ,! ,_s is ev]y:]e 9 8 be+1 & he worke? ev]y:]e too1 b "h he ha? a special & peculi> "w 9 commission--to reveal ! love ( ,god 9 ,*ri/1 to engage ! s\l to love him aga91 to prep>e all )9 = ! great day ( esp\sals1 to purify & purge ! he>t f all t is displeas+ to ,*ri/1 to correspond betwe5 ,*ri/ & 8 sp\se1 betwe5 heav5 & e>? by mak+ int]cession = h] :5 %e _c pray = h]self z y f9d "h1 v]4 #bf1 & s s5d+ up ! news ( ! s\l's pant+ & brea?+ aft] ,*ri/1 s5d+ up h] groans & sighs to h] ,belov$1 giv+ intellig5ce ( all h] necessities to him :o is above1 9 ! place ( an advocate & int]c$]1 & !n br+ back f heav5 light & life1 direction f h] ,head--= ! ,_s mu/ lead into all tru?--& consolation1 = ,*ri/ ha? appo9t$ ! ,_s to supply 8 abs5ce1 & to com=t ! s\l 9 ! mean "t till he come aga94 ,y h ?is mutual & reciprocal knot 9 #a ,john iv4 #ac1 8,h]eby we "k t we dwell 9 him1 & he 9 u1 by ! ,_s t he ha? giv540 ,x is mu* ne>ness to dwell "o ) ano!r1 b mu* great] to dwell "o 9 ano!r4 ,& x is reciprocal1 su* a wond]ful int]*ange 9 x1 we 9 him1 & he 9 u1 = ! ,_s c>ries ! s\l to heav51 & br+s ,*ri/1 z x 7 d[n to ! e>?4 ,he is ! mess5g] t c>ries lett]s betwe5 bo?--our pray]s to him1 & 8 pray]s = u & love tok5s to u1 ! ano9t+ t tea*e? u all ?+s1 f our ,husb&1 7#a ,john ii4 #bg17 & reveal+ to u ! ?+s ( ,god1 7#a ,cor4 ii4 #ab47 giv+ u ! fir/ fruits ( t happy & glori\s communion we mu/ h ) ,*ri/ 9 heav5 z y see1 v]se #bc ( ?is *apt]1 & seal+ u to ! day ( r$emption1 #a ,pet4 i4 #ac1 & iv4 #cj1 supply+ u ) div9e p[] aga9/ our spiritual enemies1 fet*+ along f heav5 t /r5g? :]eby our ,"l & ,savi\r ov]came all1 ,eph4 ii4 #af1 ,gal v4 #ag4 ,?is is a pres5ce t few h1 su* a famili> & love-abode4 ,b1 c]ta9ly1 all t are ,*ri/'s mu/ h x 9 "s measure4 ,n[ :osoev] ha? x1 x is p]petual1 ! ,_s dwells 9 !m4 ,x is n a soj\rn+ = a season1 n a lodg+ = a night1--z "s h fits & />ts ( seek+ ,god1 & "s transi5t motions ( conviction or joy1 b return aga9 to ! puddle1 ^! g ?r\gh !m z lightn+1 & d n w>m !m or *ange !m b ?is is a con/ant resid5ce2 :]e ! ,_s takes up h\se he w dwell1 8he dwelle? ) y1 & %all be 9 y10 & abide = ev]1 ,john xiv4 #af1 #ag4 ,if ! ,son abide 9 ! h\se = ev]1 7,john viii4 #ce7 mu* m ! ma/] ( ! h\se mu/ abide4 ,n[1 ! ,_s :]e he dwells ha? gott5 ! comm& ( t h\se1 all ! p[] is put 9 8 h& & resign$ to him1 = :]e he dwells he mu/ rule1 z good reason is4 ,he is ab\t ! greate/ "w t is n[ to d 9 ! _w1 ! repair+ & r5ew+ ( ! ru9s & brea*es ( man's _s1 :i* 0 ! fir/ brea* 9 ! creation1 & ! cause ( all ! re/4 ,he is ab\t ! cleans+ & wa%+ ?is temple1 & we may be p]suad$1 t he :o ha? begun ?is good "w1 w p]=m x until ! day ( ,*ri/1 till we be pres5t$ blameless & )\t spot to our ,husb& 7,phil4 i4 #e1 #f71 & ?is is ! gr& consolation ( believ]s t !y h ?is pres5ce assur$ to !m by promise1 t ! ,_s is fix$ "h by an irrevocable & un*angeable cov5ant or donation1 & w n :olly dep>t f !m1 ?\gh he may )draw & leave y com=tless = a season1 ,isa4 lix4 #ba4 ,!re=e ,i w\ld %ut up all 9 a ^w ( exhortation to y1 t s9ce we h ! promise ( s noble & happy a gue/1 y w\ld apply y\rselves to seek him1 & !n keep him1 to receive him & !n reta9 him4 ,x is true t he mu/ fir/ prev5t u1 = z no man c say1 8t ,jesus is ! ,*ri/1 b by ! ,_s ( ,god10 s no man c inde$ pray = ! ,_s1 b by ! ,_s's own int]cession )9 him4 ,:]e ,god ha? be/[$ any ?+ ( ?is ,_s1 x is kn[n by ! k9dly & f]v5t desires aft] m ( x4 ,n[1 s9ce we h su* a l>ge & ample promise 7,ezek4 xxxvi4 #bg1 ,joel ii4 #bh7 ( ! p\r+ out ( ! ,_s1 & t 9 z absolute & free a mann] z c be imag9$1 & ?is r5ew$ by ,*ri/1 & confirm$ by 8 pray] to ! ,fa!r = ! p]=mance ( x1 7,john xiv4 #af1 #ag7 & !n we h a sweet & affectionate promise prop\nd$ 9 ! mo/ mov+ & lov+ mann] ?an c be1 ,luke xi4 #ac1 :]e he enc\rage? u to pray = ! ,_s & t f ?is gr\nd1 t our heav5ly ,fa!r1 :o plac$ t natural affection 9 o!r fa!rs t[>d _! *ildr51 :]eby !y _c refuse !m bread :5 !y cry = x1 he1 :o 0 ! au?or ( all natural affection1 mu/ c]ta9ly transc5d !m inf9itely 9 8 love to 8 *ildr51 z ! ,psalmi/ argues1 8,%all n he t plant$ ! e>1 he>8 & he t =m$ ! eye1 see80 ,s may a poor s\l reason itself to "s confid5ce1 %all n he :o is ! f\nta9 ( all natural love to m5 & bea/s h mu* m himself8 ,& if my fa!r w n give me a /one :5 ,i seek bread1 c]ta9ly he w f> less d x1 !re=e1 8if we be+ evil1 "k h[ to give good ?+s to our *ildr51 h[ mu* m %all our heav5ly ,fa!r give 8 ,_s to !m t ask him80 ,alas t we %\ld want su* a gift = n ask+ x6 ,my belov$1 let u enl>ge our desires = ?is ,_s1 & seek m e>ne/ly1 & no d\bt affection & importunity w n be s5t away empty4 ,is x any wond] we receive n1 because we ask n1 or we ask s coldly1 t we tea* him 9 a mann] to d5y u1 qui timide rogat1 ,i may say1 frigide1 docet neg>e4 ,ask frequ5tly1 & ask confid5tly1 & 8 he>t _c d5y4 ,o t we c\ld lay ?is engagem5t on our own he>ts to be m 9 pray]6 ,let u press ourselves to ?is & we ne$ n press him4 ,albeit ! fir/ grace be :olly a surprisal1 yet c]ta9ly he keeps ?is suitable me?od 9 ! enl>gem5ts ( grace1 t :5 he gives m1 he enl>ge? ! he>t m aft] x1 he op5e? ! m\? wid] to ask & receive1 &1 accord+ to t capacity1 s is 8 h& op5 to fill ! he>t4 ,o1 :y are our he>ts %ut :5 8 h& is op56 ,aga91 ,i w\ld exhort y 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 to ent]ta9 ! ,_s suitably1 & ?is %all keep him4 ,to ?is purpose are ^! exhortations 8,grieve n ! ,holy ,_s10 ,eph4 iv4 #cj1 & 8,qu5* n ! ,_s10 #a ,!ss4 v4 #ai4 ,!re is no?+ c grieve him b s91 & if y ent]ta9 t1 y _c reta9 him4 ,he is a ,_s ( hol9ess & he is ab\t ! mak+ y holy1 !n d n m> him 9 8 "w1 lab\r to advance ?is & ye d him a pleasure4 ,if y make 8 holy temple an unclean cage = hateful birds1 or a temple = idols1 h[ c x b grieve him8 ,& if y grieve ! ,_s1 c]ta9ly ! ,_s w grieve y1 w make y rep5t x at ! he>t4 ,please him1 by he>k5+ to 8 motions1 & foll[+ 8 direction1 & he %all com=t y4 ,8 (fice is to be a spr+ ( consolation to y1 b if y grieve him by walk+ 9 ! imag9ation ( y\r he>ts1 & foll[+ ! sugge/ions ( ! fle%1--8 enemy1--no d\bt t spr+ w turn its *annel ano!r way1 & dry up = a season t[>d y4 ,x is n e s9 or infirmity t grieves him ?us1 if s be t x grieve !e2 b ! ent]ta9+ ( any s91 & mak+ peace ) any ( 8 enemies1 t _c b displease him3 &1 ,o :at loss y h by x6 ,y displease y\r greate/ fri5d1 to please y\r greate/ enemy1 y blot & bludd]7#aie7 t seal ( ! ,_s1 t y %all n be able to read x1 till x be cleans$ & wa%$ aga94 ,n[1 8if any man h n ! ,_s ( ,*ri/1 he is none ( 810 he is n a ,*ri/ian4 ,take ?is along ) y1 :o aim at no?+ b ! ext]nal & outw>d %[ or visible /&+ 9 ! *ur*4 ,if y h n ?is ,_s1 & ! seal ( ?is ,_s1 f\nd on y1 ,*ri/ w n "k y = 8 9 t day ( 8 appe>+4 ,s]mon ,,xxvi4 ,v]se #aj4--8;,& if ,*ri/ be 9 y1 ! body is dead because ( s92 b ! ,_s is life because ( righte\sness40 ,god's pres5ce is 8 work+4 ,8 pres5ce 9 a s\l by 8 ,_s is 8 work+ 9 su* a s\l 9 "s special mann]1 n common to all m51 b peculi> to !m :om he ha? *os54 ,n[ 8 dwell+ is no?+ else b a cont9u$1 famili> & endless work+ 9 a s\l1 till he ha? con=m$ all )9 to ! image ( 8 ,son4 ,! s\l is ! (fice h\se1 or workh\se1 t ! ,_s ha? tak5 up1 to frame 9 x ! mo/ curi\s piece ( ! :ole creation1 ev5 to re/ore & repair t ma/]piece1 :i* came la/ f ,god's h&1 ab ultima manu1 & s 0 ! *iefe/4 ,i mean1 ! image ( ,god1 9 righte\sness & hol9ess4 ,n[1 ?is is ! bond ( union betwe5 ,god & u3 ,*ri/ is ! bond ( union ) ,god1 b ! ,_s is ! bond ( union ) ,*ri/4 ,*ri/ is ! peace betwe5 ,god & u1 t makes ( two "o1 b ! ,_s is ! l9k betwe5 ,*ri/ & u1 :]eby he ha? imm$iate & actual int]e/ 9 u1 & we 9 him4 ,i f9d ! union betwe5 ,*ri/ & s\l %ad[$ out 9 scripture1 by ! ne>e/ relations among creatures1 7= truly ^! are b %ad[s1 & t is ! body or sub/ance17 & because an union t is mutual is ne>e/1 x is (t5 s express$1 z x imports an int]*angeable relation1 a reciprocal conjunction ) ,*ri/4 ,! knot is ca/ on bo? sides to make x /rong4 ,*ri/ 9 u1 & we 9 him2 ,god dwell+ 9 u1 & we 9 him1 & bo? by ?is "o ,_s1 #a ,john iv4 #ac4 8,h]eby we "k t ,god dwelle? 9 u1 & we 9 him1 by 8 ,_s :i* he ha? giv5 u40 ,y f9d x (t5 9 ,john1 :o be+ mo/ possess$ ) ! love ( ,*ri/1 & mo/ s5sible ( 8 love c\ld be/ express x3 8,i 9 !m1 & !y 9 me4 ,he t keepe? 8 comm&s dwelle? 9 him1 & he 9 him10 z ! names ( m>ri$ p]sons are spell$ ?r\gh o!r1 s do? he spell out ?is indwell+2 x is n cohabitation b inhabitation3 nei!r t alone s+ly1 b mutual inhabitation1 :i* am\nts to a k9d ( p5etration1 ! mo/ intimate & imm$iate pres5ce imag9able4 ,*ri/ dwelle? 9 our he>ts by fai?2 & we dwell 9 ,*ri/ by love1 ,eph4 iii4 #ag 1 & #a ,john iv4 ,dea? br+e? him into ! he>t2 = x is ! v application ( a ,savi\r to a s9ful s\l4 ,x is ! v apply+ ( 8 blood & suff]+s to ! w\nd t s9 made 9 ! consci5ce2 ! lay+ ( t sacrifice propitiatory to ! w\nd$ consci5ce1 is t :i* heals x1 pacifies x1 & calms x4 ,a ,*ri/ian1 by receiv+ ! (f] ( ! gospel cordially & affectionately br+s 9 ,*ri/ (f]$ into 8 h\se1 & !n salvation comes ) him4 ,!re=e believ+ is receiv+1 7,john i47 ! v op5+ ( ! he>t to let 9 an (f]$ ,savi\r2 & !n ,*ri/1 ?us possess+ ! he>t by fai?1 he works by love1 & 8he t dwelle? 9 love1 dwelle? 9 ,god1 & ,god 9 him40 ,love ha? ?is special value 9 x1 t x transports ! s\l 9 a mann] out ( itself to ! ,belov$1 ,cant4 iv4 #i4 ,anima e/ ubi amat1 non ubi animat27#aif7 ! fix+ & e/abli%+ ( ! he>t on ,god is a dwell+ 9 him2 = ! con/ant & mo/ cont9u$ resid5ce ( ! mo/ s]i\s ?\ghts & affections1 w be _! dwell+ 9 _! all-fulness & ri*es ( grace 9 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,z ! ,_s dwelle? :]e he worke?1 s ! s\l dwelle? :]e x delighte?2 its complac5cy 9 ,god mak+ a frequ5t issue or outgo+ to him 9 desires & brea?+s aft] him2 & by means ( ?is same1 ,god dwelle? 9 ! he>t1 = love is ! op5+ up ( ! inmo/ *amb] ( ! he>t to him1 x br+s 9 ! ,belov$ into ! v secrets ( ! s\l1 to lie all night betwixt 8 brea/s z a bundle ( myrrh1 ,cant4 i4 #ac4 ,& inde$ all ! sweet od\rs ( holy duties1 & all ! p]=m+ ( good works & edify+ spee*es1 spr+ out only1 & are s5t =?1 f ?is bundle ( myrrh t lies betwixt ! brea/s ( a ,*ri/ian1 9 ! inmo/ ( 8 he>t1 f ,*ri/ dwell+ 9 ! affections ( ! s\l4 ,n[1 ?is be+ ! bond ( union betwixt ,*ri/ & u1 x foll[s1 necess>ily1 t :osoev] ha? n ! ,_s ( ,*ri/1 8he is none ( 820 & ?is is subjo9$ = prev5tion or removal ( ! misappreh5sions & delusions ( m5 9 _! self-judg+s2 because self-love bl9ds our eyes1 & make? our he>ts deceive !mselves4 ,we are giv5 to ?is self-flatt]y1--to pret5d & claim to an int]e/ 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 ev5 ?\gh !re be no m evid5ce = x ?an ! ext]nal relation t we h to ,*ri/1 z memb]s ( 8 visible body1 or p>tak]s ( a common influ5ce ( 8 ,_s4 ,!re are "s ext]nal bonds & ties to ,*ri/1 :i* are l a knot t may easily be loos$ if any ?+ get hold ( ! end ( x2 z by our relations to ,*ri/ by baptism1 he>+ ! ^w1 y\r outw>d cov5ant+ to be 8 p2 all ^! are loose unsure knots2 x is z easy to untie !m z to tie !m1 yea1 & m easy2 & yet _m h no o!r relation to ,*ri/ ?an :at ^! make4 ,b x is only ! ,_s ( ,*ri/ giv5 to u t entitles & int]e/e? u 9 him1 & him 9 u4 ,x is ! ,_s work+ 9 y\r s\ls mightily & cont9ually1 mak+ y\r he>ts temples = ! (f]+ ( ! sacrifice ( pray] & praises1 ca/+ out all idols out ( ^! temples1 t he alone may be ador$ & wor%ipp$1 by ! affectionate s]vice ( ! he>t1 purg+ !m f all fil?9ess ( fle% & _s4 ,x is ! ,_s1 ,i say1 ?us dwell+ 9 m5 t make? !m liv+ memb]s ( ! true body ( ,*ri/1 lively1 jo9$ to ! ,head1--,*ri/4 ,?is make? him y\rs & y 82 by virtue ( ?is he may comm& y z 8 own1 & y may use & employ him z y\r own4 ,n[1 = want ( ?is1 9 mo/ "p ( m51 !y also want ?is liv+ sav+ int]e/ 9 ,*ri/4 ,!y h no real b an imag9>y & notional propriety & "r to ! ,"l ,jesus2 = ,*ri/ mu/ fir/ take possession ( u by 8 ,_s be=e we h any true "r to him1 or c will+ly resign ourselves to him1 & give him "r ov] u4 ,:at %all x pr(it u1 my belov$1 to be call$ ,*ri/ians1 & to e/eem ourselves s1 if1 really1 we be none ( ,*ri/'s8 ,%all x n height5 our condemnation s mu* ! m t we desire to pass = su* & give out ourselves s1 & yet h no inw>d acqua9tance & int]e/ 9 him ^: "n we love to be>8 ,are n ! mo/ "p %ad[s & pictures ( true ,*ri/ians1 bodies )\t ! s\l ( ,*ri/ianity1 t is1 ! ,_s ( ,*ri/1 ^: he>ts are treasures ( wick$ness & deceit1 & /oreh\ses ( iniquity & ignorance8 ,x may be kn[n :at treasure fills ! he>t by t :i* is ! con/ant & common v5t ( x1 z our ,savi\r speaks1 ,matt4 xv4 #ai2 & xii4 #cd1 #ce1 8,out ( ! abundance ( ! he>t ! m\? speake?10 ! feet walk1 & ! h& works4 ,consid]1 !n1 if ! ,_s ( ,god dwelle? 9 su* unclean habitations & d>k dungeons2 c]ta9ly no uncleanness or d>kness ( ! h\se c h9d] him to come 92 b x is a sure argum5t & evid5ce t he is n z yet come 91 because ! pr9ce ( d>kness is n yet ca/ out ( _m s\ls1 nor yet ! unclean spirits t lodge )92 ^! haunt y\r he>ts1 & are z famili> n[ z ev]4 ,sure ,i am1 _m s\ls h nev] yet *ang$ _! gue/s1 & x is z sure t ! fir/ gue/ t take? up ! s\l is d>kness & desp]ate wick$ness1 ) unp>allel$ deceitfulness4 ,!re is an accurs$ tr9ity1 in/ead ( t bless$ ,tr9ity1 ! ,fa!r1 ! ,son1 & ! ,holy ,_s2 & :5 ?is holy ,tr9ity come? 9 to dwell1 t o!r ( hell mu/ g out4 ,n[1 my belov$1 d y ?9k ?is a light matt]1 to be dis[n$ by ,jesus ,*ri/8 ,truly1 ! ^w ( ,*ri/1 :i* is ! "* ( all our evid5ces & rights = heav51 dis[ns _m z ba/>ds & dead memb]s1 )]$ bran*es1 &1 c]ta9ly1 accord+ to ?is ^w he w judge y1 8! ^w t ,i h spok5 %all judge y 9 ! la/ day40 ,o t is a heavy ^w6 ,y h ! v rule & me?od ( proce$+ laid d[n be=e y n[1 :i* %all be punctually kept at t great day4 ,n[1 :y d y n read y\r ditty7#aig7 & condemnatory s5t5ce "h regi/]$8 ,if y d n read x n[ 9 y\r consci5ces1 he w "o day read x be=e m5 & angels1 & pron\nce ?is1--,i "k y n = m9e1 y are none ( m9e4 ,b if y w\ld n[ take x to y\r he>ts1 !re might be hope t x %\ld g no fur!r1 & come to no m public-he>+1 !re 7 hope t x %\ld be repeal$ be=e t day1 because ! fir/ entry ( ! ,_s ( ,*ri/ is to conv9ce m5 ( s91 t !y are unbeliev]s1 & )\t ,god 9 ! _w1 & if ?is 7 done1 !n x 7 m easy to conv9ce y ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 & p]suade y to embrace x1 & ?is w\ld lead 9 ano!r l9k ( ! *a91--! conviction ( judgm5t1 to p]suade y to resign y\rselves to ! ,_s's rule1 & r5\nce ! k+dom ( ,satan2 ?is 7 ano!r tr9ity1 a tr9ity ^u e>?1 ?ree be>+ witness on ! e>? t y h ! ,_s ( ,god4 ,v]se #aj4--8;,& if ,*ri/ be 9 y1 ! body is dead because ( s910 c4 ,all ! prec$+ v]ses seem to be purposely set d[n by ! apo/le = ! com=t ( ,*ri/ians aga9/ ! remnants ( s9 & corruption )9 !m1 = 9 ! prec$+ *apt]1 he p]sonates ! :ole body ( ,*ri/ militant1 %[+1 9 8 own example1 h[ mu* s9 rema9s 9 ! holie/ 9 ?is life1 & ?is he r in/ances 9 8 own p]son ?an ano!r t all may "k t matt] ( cont9ual sorr[ & lam5tation is furni%$ to ! *iefe/ ( sa9ts1 & yet1 9 ?is *apt]1 he prop\nds ! consolation ( ,*ri/ians m g5]ally1 t all may "k t ^! privileges & immunities belong ev5 to ! meane/ & weake/ ( ,*ri/ians1--t1 z ! be/ h reason to m\rn 9 !mselves1 s ! wor/ want n reason to rejoice 9 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,& ?is %\ld always be m9d$ t ! ample/ gr\nds ( ! /ronge/ consolation are g5]al to all t come inde$ to ,jesus ,*ri/1 & are n re/rict$ unto sa9ts ( su* & su* a gr[? & /ature4 ,! common pr9ciples ( ! gospel are m full ( ?is milk ( consolation1 if y w\ld suck x out ( !m1 ?an _m p>ticul> gr\nds :i* y are lay+ d[n = y\rselves4 ,god ha? s dispos$ & contriv$ ! "w ( our salvation1 t 9 ?is life he t ha? ga!r$ mu*1 9 "s respect1 ha? no?+ ov]--t is to say1 ha? no m reason to boa/ ?an ano!r1 b w be con/ra9$ to sit d[n & m\rn ov] 8 own evil he>t1 & ! empt9ess ( x1 & he t ha? ga!r$ less ha?1 9 "s s5se1 no want4 ,i mean1 he is n exclud$ & %ut out f ! "r to ^! glori\s privileges :i* may express gloriation & rejoic+ f ! he>t1 t !re might be an equality 9 ! body1 he make? ! /rong] ,*ri/ian to p>take ) ! weak] 9 8 bitt] ?+s1 & ! weak] ) ! /rong] 9 8 sweet ?+s1 t none ( !m may conceive !mselves ei!r despis$1 or alone reg>d$1 t ! eunu* may n h reason to say1 8,i am a dry tree10 ,isa4 lvi4 #c4 ,=1 behold ! ,"l w give1 ev5 to su*1 8a place0 9 8 h\se1 & 8a "n bett] ?an ( sons & daught]s40 ,! s\l t is 9 s9c]ity aim+ at ?is walk1 & ^: inw>d desires /ir aft] m ( ?is ,holy ,_s1 he w n refuse to su* t "n & e/eem t !y d>e n take to !mselves because ( _! se5 & felt unwor?9ess4 ,n[1 9 ?is v]se he proce$s fur!r to ! fruits & effects ( s9 dwell+ 9 u1 to enl>ge ! consolation aga9/ t too4 ,n[1 ,if ,*ri/ be 9 y1 ! body1 c4 ,see+ ! ^w ( ,god ha? made su* a connection betwe5 s9 & dea?1 & dea? is ! wages ( s91 & t :i* is ! j recomp5se ( enmity & rebellion aga9/ ,god1 ! poor tr\bl$ s\l might be ready to conceive t if ! body be adjudg$ to dea? = s91 t ! re/ ( ! wages %all be paid1 & s9 hav+ s mu* dom9ion z to kill ! body1 t x %\ld ex]ce7#aih7 its full p[] to de/roy all4 ,see+ we h a visible "* ( ! curse ( ,god engrav5 on u 9 ! mortality ( our bodies1 x may look ) su* a visage on a s\l tr\bl$ = s91 z if x 7 b e>ne/ ( ! full curse & weight ( wra?1 & t s9 7 n fully satisfi$ =1 nor ju/ice fully cont5t$ by1 ,*ri/'s ransom4 ,n[1 he opposes to ?is misconception ! /ronge/ gr\nd ( consolation--if ,*ri/ be 9 y1 ?\gh y\r bodies mu/ die = s91 because s9 dwelle? 9 !m1 yet t ,_s ( life t is 9 y ha? begun et]nal life 9 y\r s\ls1 y\r spirits are n only immortal 9 be+1 b t et]nal happy be+ is begun 9 y1 ! se$s ( x are ca/ into y\r s\ls1 & %all c]ta9ly gr[ up to p]fection ( hol9ess & happ9ess1 & ?is ?r\gh ! righte\sness ( ,*ri/ :i* assure? t /ate unto y4 ,! com=t is1 x is nei!r total1 = x is only ! dea? ( y\r body1 nor is x p]petual1 = y\r bodies %all be rais$ aga9 to life et]nal1 v]se #aa4 ,& n only is x only 9 "p1 & = a season1 b x is = a bless$ end & purpose x is t s9 may be :olly cleans$ out t ?is tab]nacle is tak5 d[n1 z ! lepr\s h\ses7#aii7 7 to be tak5 d[n "u ! law1 & z n[ we use to ca/ d[n pe/ lodges1 ! bett] to cleanse !m ( ! infection4 ,x is n to prejudge him ( life1 b to in/all him 9 a bett] life4 ,?us y see t x is nei!r total nor p]petual1 b x is m$ic9al & pr(itable to ! s\l1--x is b ! dea? ( ! body = a mom5t1 & ! life ( ! s\l = ev]4 ,s]mon ,,xxvii4 ,v]se #aj4--8;,& if ,*ri/ be 9 y1 ! body is dead because s910 c4 ,?is is ! high excell5ce ( ! ,*ri/ian religion1 t x conta9s ! mo/ absolute precepts = a holy life1 & ! greate/ com=ts 9 dea?1 = f ^! two ! tru? & excell5cy ( religion is to be measur$1 if x h ! highe/ & p]fecte/ rule ( walk+1 & ! *iefe/ com=t )al4 ,n[1 ! p]fection ( ,*ri/ianity y saw 9 ! rule1 h[ spiritual x is1 h[ reasonable1 h[ div9e1 h[ free f all corrupt mixture1 h[ transc5d+ all ! mo/ exquisite precepts & laws ( m51 d]iv+ a holy conv]sation f ! highe/ f\nta91 ! ,_s ( ,*ri/1 & con=m+ x to ! highe/ patt]n1 ! w ( ,god4 ,&1 inde$1 9 ! fir/ ^w ( ?is v]se1 !re is some?+ ( ! excell5t nature ( ,*ri/ianity hold5 out1 8if ,*ri/ be 9 y10 :i* is ! true description ( a ,*ri/ian1--"o 9 :om ,*ri/ is1 :i* imports ! div9e pr9ciple & ! spiritual subject ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,! pr9ciple is ,*ri/ 9 a man1--,*ri/ by 8 ,_s dwell+ 9 him4 ,?is great apo/le knew ?is well 9 8 own exp]i5ce1 &1 !re=e1 he c speak be/ 9 ?is /yle 8,i live1 yet n ,i1 b ,*ri/ 9 me10 ,gal4 ii4 #bj import+1 t ,*ri/ & 8 ,_s is to ! s\l :at ! s\l is to ! body1--t !re is a liv+ influ5ce f heav5 t acts & moves ! s\l ( a ,*ri/ian z p[]fully yet z sweetly & pleasantly1 z if x 7 ! natural motion ( ! s\l1 & truly x is ! natural motion ( ! s\l4 ,x is t primitive life :i* 0 mo/ connatural to ! s\l ( man1 :i* s9 did deprive u (4 ,all ! p[]ful con/ra9t & viol5ce t ,*ri/ uses 9 draw+ ! s\ls ( m5 to him1 & aft] him1 is z k9dly unto !m1 & p]fects !m z mu*1 z t impulse by :i* ! s\l moves & turns ! body1 a sweet compulsion & bless$ viol5ce4 ,n[ ?is %\ld make ,*ri/ians (t5 to reflect ^u ano!r pr9ciple ( _! life ?an !mselves1 t by look+ on him1 :o is 8! resurrection & ! life10 :o is 8! true v9e10 & abid+ 9 him by fai?1 _! life may be cont9u$ & increas$4 ,x is c]ta9ly mu* reflection on ,him :o is all 9 all1 & less ^u ourselves t ma9ta9s ?is life1 &1 !re=e1 ! mo/ "p ( m5 be+ :olly /rang]s to ?is1 :e!r 9 _! purposes or practices1 or judg+s ( bo?1 unacqua9t$ ) any high] look 9 religion ?an !y use 9 _! natural & civil act+s1 x do? give gr\nd to assure u t !y are /rang]s1--ali5at$ f ! life ( ,god1--)\t ,god1 & )\t ,*ri/ 9 ! _w4 ,b !n ! spiritual subject ( ,*ri/ianity is "h1 ,*ri/ 9 y n ,*ri/ )\t y1 9 ord9ances1 9 pr(ession1 9 "s civil c>riage b ,*ri/ )9 ! he>t ( a man1--t is a ,*ri/ian4 ,x is ! receiv+ ( ,*ri/ into ! s\l1 & putt+ him on ^u ! inn] man1 & r5ew+ x1 t makes a ,*ri/ian1 n be+ ext]nally clo!d ) him1 or compass$ ab\t ) him1 9 ! adm9i/ration ( ! ord9ances4 ,x fe>s me1 mo/ "p ( u :o be> ! "n ( ,*ri/ianity1 h no "* ( x )9 if we 7 look$ & se>*$4 ,_m are l ! sepul*res ,*ri/ speaks (1--)\t1 pa9t$ & fair1--)91 no ?+ b rott5ness & dead bones4 ,:at h _m ( y m ( ,*ri/ ?an :at a bl9d man ha? ( light8 ,x is r\nd ab\t him1 b n )9 him4 ,! light ha? s9n$ 9 d>kness b y\r d>kness _c compreh5d x4 ,y are environ$ ) ! outw>d appe>ances ( ,*ri/ 9 8 ^w & ord9ances1 & t is all1 b nei!r )9 y1 nor ^u _m ( y1 is !re any ?+ ei!r ( 8 light or life4 ,n s mu* z any outw>d pr(ession or behavi\r1 suitable to ! revelation ( ,*ri/1 ab\t y4 ,z if y 7 a%am$ to be ,*ri/ians1 y ma9ta9 gross ignorance1 & practise manife/ rebellion aga9/ 8 kn[n w 9 ! v light ( ! gospel4 ,h[ few h s mu* t9cture ( ,*ri/1 s mu* z to col\r ! ext]nal man1 or to clo! x ) any blamelessness ( walk+ or =m ( religion6 ,h[ few are s mu* z ,*ri/ians 9 ! lett]6 ,= y are n acqua9t$ ei!r ) lett] or _s1--ei!r ) k or affection or practice4 ,b suppose t "s h put on ,*ri/ on _! outw>d man & col\r ov] !mselves ) "s p]=mances ( religi\s duties1 & smoo? !mselves ) civility 9 c>riage1 yet alas6 h[ few are !y :o are r5ew$ 9 ! _s ( _! m9d1 & h put on ,*ri/ 9 _! inw>d man1 :o h op5$ ! secrets ( _! he>ts1 & receiv$ him to 8lie all night betwe5 _! brea/s40 ,h[ few are busi$ ab\t _! he>ts1 to h any new impression & dye ^u _! affections1--to m\ld !m aft] a new mann]1--to kill ! love ( ?is _w & ! lu/s ( x1--& ca/ out ! rott5ness & sup]fluity ( naught9ess :i* abides )96 ,b "s !re are :o are p]suad$ ?us to d to give up _! spirits to religion1 & all _! bus9ess & c>e is1 to h ,*ri/ )91 z well z )\t4 ,n[1 if ! re/ ( y w n be p]suad$ to be ( ?is numb]1 consid] :at y prejudge y\rselves (1 ( all ! com=t ( religion1 & !n religion is no religion1 & to no purpose1 if y h no b5efit by x4 ,& c]ta9ly1 except ,*ri/ be 9 y z a ,k+ to rule y1 & a ,prophet to tea* y1--to subdue y\r lu/s1 & dispel y\r d>kness1 :5 he appe>s1 he _c appe> to y\r com=t & salvation4 ,y are depriv$ ( ?is great cordial aga9/ dea?1 & dea? mu/ seize ^u all t is )9 y1 s\l & body1 s9ce ,*ri/ ! ,_s ( life is n )9 y4 ,happ9ess )\t y w n make y happy--salvation r\nd ab\t y w n save y4 ,if y w\ld be sav$1 !re mu/ be a ne> & imm$iate union ) happ9ess4 ,*ri/ 9 ! he>t1 & salvation come? ) him4 ,a ,*ri/ian is n only ,*ri/ )\t n imput+ 8 s9s to him1 clo?+ him ) 8 righte\sness b ,*ri/ )9 too1 cleans+ ! he>t f ! love ( s91 8p]fect+ hol9ess 9 ! fe> ( ,god40 ,d n ?9k y h any %>e 9 ,*ri/ )\t y1 except y receive ,*ri/ )9 y1 because ,*ri/ is "o )9 & )\t1 & 8 gifts are undivid$4 ,!re=e true fai? receives :ole ,*ri/ z a complete ,savi\r1 ev5 z he is entirely (f]$1 s he is undivid$ly receiv$ z he is )\t sav+ u1 & )9 sanctify+ u1--,*ri/ )\t1 deliv]+ f wra?--& ,*ri/ )91 r$eem+ f all iniquity--^! _c be p>t$ m ?an 8 coat t _h no seam4 ,x is a heavy & weighty ^w ( ?is apo/les1 #b ,cor4 xiii4 #e3 8,exam9e y\rselves1 :e!r ye be 9 ! fai? "k ye n y\r own selves1 h[ t ,jesus ,*ri/ is 9 y1 except ye be reprobates40 ,i wi% y w\ld lay x to he>t1 :o h nev] yet return$ to y\r he>ts4 ,if ,*ri/ be n =m$ 9 y1 7z ,gal4 iv4 #ai17 y are z yet among ! refuse1 dross1 & t :i* mu/ be burnt ) fire4 ,y _c b be ca/ away 9 ! day :5 he makes up 8 jewels4 ,:]e ,*ri/ is he is ! hope ( glory1--he is an immortal se$ ( glory4 ,h[ c y hope = ,*ri/1 :o h no?+ ( him )9 y8 ,n[1 ! o!r t\*/one ( true religion is1 ! great com=t x furni%es to ! s\l1 &1 ( all com=ts1 ! greate/ is t :i* is a cordial to ! he>t aga9/ ! greate/ fe>s & evils4 ,n[1 c]ta9ly ! matt] ( greate/ fe> is dea?1 n s mu* because ( itself1 b *iefly because ( t et]nity ( un*angeable mis]y t naturally x transmits !m unto4 ,n[1 x is only ! ,*ri/ian religion possess+ ! he>t t arms a man completely aga9/ ! fe> ei!r ( dea? itself1 or ! consequ5ts ( x4 ,x give? ! mo/ p[]ful consolation1 t n only ov]come? ! bitt]ness & take? out ! /+ ( dea?1 b *ange? ! nature ( x s f> z to make x ! matt] ( triumph & gloriation4 ,!re is some?+ "h suppos$1 ! wor/ t c befall a ,*ri/ian1 x is ! dea? ( a "p ( him1 & t ! wor/ & ignoble/ "p only1 8! body is dead because ( s940 ,!n1 t :i* is oppos$ by way ( com=t to c\nt]-balance x1 is1 ! life ( 8 bett] & m noble "p4 ,&1 besides1 we h ! f\nta9s bo? ( t dea? & ?is life1--man's s9 ! cause ( bodily dea?1 ,*ri/'s righte\sness ! f\nta9 ( spiritual life4 ,( dea? _m h _h sweet m$itations1 ev5 among ^? t ! light ( ! ^w ha? n %9$ ^u1 &1 inde$1 !y may make u a%am$ :o pr(ess ,*ri/ianity1 & s ! hope ( ! resurrection f ! dead1 t !y h acc\nt$ x only true wisdom & s\nd philosophy to m$itate (t5 on dea?1 & made x ! v pr9cipal po9t ( liv+ well to be always le>n+ to die1 & h appli$ _! :ole /udies t way1 neglect+ pres5t ?+s t are 9 ! by1 h giv5 !mselves to se>* out "s com=t aga9/ dea?1 or f dea?4 ,yea1 "s h s pr(it$ 9 ?is1 t !y h acc\nt$ dea? ! greate/ good t c befall man1 & p]suad$ o!rs to ?9k s47#bjj7 ,n[1 :at may we ?9k ( ourselves1 :o sc>ce appreh5d mortality1 especially consid]+ t we h ! true f\nta9 ( x reveal$ to u1 & ! true nature & consequ5ts ( x4 ,all m5 mu/ ne$s "k t dea? is ! mo/ univ]sal k+ 9 ! _w1 t x reigns ov] all ages1 sexes1 conditions1 nations & times1 ?\gh few be will+ to ent]ta9 ?\ghts ( x1 yet soon] or lat]1 !y mu/ be con/ra9$ to give x lodg+ ^u _! eyelids1 & suff] x to /orm ! v /ronge/ t[]1 ! he>t1 & batt] x d[n1 & break ! /r+s ( x1 hav+ no way ei!r to fly f x or resi/ x4 ,n[1 ! consid]ation ( ! g5]al inundation ( dea? ov] all mank9d1 & ! c]ta9 approa*+ ( x to e p>ticul> man's door1 ha? made _m s]i\s ?\ghts among ! wise m5 ( ! _w4 ,b be+ de/itute ( ?is heav5ly light t %9e? to u1 !y c\ld n atta9 to ! orig9al ( x1 b h conceiv$ t x 0 a common tribute ( nature1 & an univ]sal law impos$ ^u all mank9d by nature1 hav+ ! same reason t o!r mutations & *anges among ! creatures "h bel[ h1 & s h ?\ght x no m a /range ?+1 ?an to see o!r ?+s dissolv$ 9 _! elem5ts4 ,n[1 inde$1 see+ !y c\ld appreh5d no o!r bitt] +r$i5t 9 x1 x 0 no wond] t ! wise/ ( !m c\ld n fe> x1 b r wait & expect x z a re/ f _! lab\rs1 z ! end ( all _! mis]ies4 ,b ! ,"l ha? reveal$ unto u 9 8 ^w ! true cause ( x1 & s ! true nature ( x4 ,! true cause ( x is s91--8,s9 ent]$ into ! _w1 & dea? pass$ ^u all1 = t all h s9n$10 ,rom4 v4 #ab4 ,man 0 creat$ = ano!r purpose1 & ^u o!r conditions1 & a law ( p]petual life & et]nal happ9ess 0 pass$ 9 8 fav\r1 he abid+ 9 ! fav\r1 & obey+ ! w ( him t gave him life & be+4 ,n[1 s9 int]pos+1 & sep>at+ betwe5 man & ,god1 loos+ t bless$ knot ( union & communion1 x 0 ?is o!r law t succe$$1 z a suitable recomp5se1 8?\ %all die30 x is resolv$1 9 ! c\ncil ( heav51 t ! union ( man %all be dissolv$1 8 s\l & body sep>at$1 9 j recomp5se ( ! break+ ! bond ( union ) ,god4 ,?is is x t ha? op5$ ! sluice to let 9 an inundation ( mis]y ^u mank9d3 ?is 0 ! j occasion ( t righte\s b t]rible appo9tm5t1 8,x is appo9t$ t all m5 once %\ld die1 & aft] dea? come to judgm5t10 ,heb4 ix4 #bg2 t s9ce ! body _h entic$ ! s\l1 & sugge/$ unto x su* unnatural & rebelli\s motions ( )draw+ f ! bless$ ,f\nta9 ( life1 to satisfy its pleasure1 ! body %\ld be "u a s5t5ce ( deprivem5t & =feiture ( t great b5efit & privilege ( life x _h by ! s\l's indwell+1 & condemn$ to return to its fir/ base orig9al1 8! du/10 & to be made a fea/ ( worms1 to lodge 9 ! grave1 & be a subject ( ! greate/ corruption & rott5ness1 because x became ! in/rum5t1 yea1 ! incitem5t ( ! s\l to s9 aga9/ t ,god t _h f heav5 brea!d a _s into x1 & exalt$ x above all ! du/ or clay 9 ! _w4 ,n[1 my belov$1 d we n get _m remembrances ( our s9s8 ,is n e day pres5t+ our primitive dep>ture f ,god1 our fir/ sep>ation f ! ,f\nta9 ( life by s91 to our view1 & 9 su* sad & w(ul effects po9t+ out ! he9\sness ( s98 ,d y n see m5's bodies e day dissolv$1 ! tab]nacle ( e>? tak5 d[n1 & ! s\l con/ra9$ to remove out ( x8 ,b :at influ5ce ha? x ^u u1 :at d ! multipli$ fun]als "w ^u u8 ,x may be1 sorr[ = our fri5ds1 b little or no appreh5sion ( our own mortality1 & base impression ( s91 t sep>ates our s\ls f ,god4 ,:o is made sadly to reflect ^u 8 orig9al1 or to m9d s]i\sly t /atute & appo9tm5t ( heav51 8,9 t day ?\ %alt die80 ,x is /range t all ( u fe> dea?1 & few are afraid ( s91 t c>ries dea? 9 its bosom1--t we are s unwill+ to reap corruption 9 our bodies1 & yet we are s e>ne/ & labori\s 9 s[+ to ! fle%4 ,be n deceiv$1 = y are daily reap+ :at y h s[n4 ,&1 ,o6 t x 7 all ! h>ve/2 b dea? is only ! putt+ 9 ( ! sickle ( v5geance1 ! fir/ cut ( x3 b1 ,o6 to ?9k on :at foll[s1 w\ld c]ta9ly re/ra9 m51 & cool !m 9 _! f]v5t pursuits aft] s96 ,s]mon ,,xxviii4 ,v]se #aj4--8;,& if ,*ri/ be 9 y1 ! body is dead because ( s93 b ! ,_s is life because ( righte\sness40 8,! /+ ( dea? is s91 & ! /r5g? ( s9 is ! law10 sai? our apo/le1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #ef4 ,^! two concur to make man mortal1 & ^! two are ! bitt] +r$i5ts ( dea?4 ,s9 procur$ x1 & ! law appo9t$ x1 & ,god ha? se5 to ! exact execution ( t law 9 all ages2 = :at man live? & %all n ta/e ( dea?8 ,two only escap$ ! common lot1 ,eno* & ,elias2 = !y pleas$ ,god1 & ,god took !m3 &1 besides1 x 0 = a pl$ge1 t at ! la/ day all %all n die1 b be *ang$4 ,! true cause ( dea? is s91 & ! true nature ( x is p5al1 to be a puni%m5t ( s93 take away ?is relation to s91 & dea? wants ! /+4 ,b1 9 its fir/ appo9tm5t1 & z x prevails g5]ally ov] m51 aculeata7#bja7 e/ mors1 x ha? a /+ t pi]ce? deep]1 & w\nde? sor] ?an to ! desolation ( ! body1 x goe? into ! inn]mo/ p>ts ( ! s\l1 & w\nde? t et]nally4 ,! tru? is1 ! dea? ( ! body is n ei!r ! fir/ dea? or ! la/ dea?3 x is r plac$ 9 ! middle betwe5 two dea?s3 & x is ! fruit ( ! fir/1 & ! root ( ! la/4 ,!re is a dea? imm$iately ha? ensu$ ^u s91 & x is ! sep>ation ( ! s\l f ,god1 ! ,f\nta9 ( life & bless$ness3 & ?is is ! dea? (t5 spok5 (1 8,y :o 7 dead 9 s9s & trespasses10 c4 ,eph4 ii4 #a4 8,be+ pa/ feel+10 & 8ali5at$ f ! life ( ,god10 ,eph4 iv4 #ah1 #ai4 ,& truly ?is is worse 9 itself ?an ! dea? ( ! body simply1 ?\gh n s s5sible1 because spiritual4 ,! corruption ( ! be/ "p 9 man1 9 all reason1 is worse ?an ! corruption ( 8 wor/ "p4 ,b ?is dea?1 :i* consi/s especially 9 ! loss ( t bless$ communion ) ,god1 :i* made ! s\l happy1 _c be f\nd till "s new life ent]1 or else till ! la/ dea? come1 :i* adds inf9ite pa9 to inf9ite loss4 ,n[ ! dea? ( ! body succe$s ?is s\l's dea?1 & t is1 ! sep>ation ( ! s\l f ! body1 mo/ suitable1 see+ ! s\l 0 turn$ f ! ,f\nta9-_s to ! body1 t ! body %\ld by 8 comm& return to du/1 & be made ! mo/ defil$ piece ( du/4 ,n[1 ?is 7 n s griev\s1 if x 7 n a /ep to ! dea? to come1 & a degree ( x introductive to x4 ,b t /atute & appo9tm5t ( heav5 ha? ?us l9k$ x1 8aft] dea? comes judgm5t30 because1 ! s\l 9 ! body w\ld n be s5sible ( its sep>ation f ,god1 b 0 :olly tak5 up ) ! body1 neglect+ & misk5n+7#bjb7 t inf9ite loss ( ,god's fav\r & face1 !re=e ! ,"l comm&s x to g out ( ! body1 t x may !n be s5sible ( its inf9ite loss ( ,god1 :5 x is sep>at$ f ! body2 t x may !n h leisure to reflect ^u itself1 & f9d its own surpass+ mis]y3 & !n inde$1--inf9ite pa9 & inf9ite loss conjo9$1--et]nal bani%m5t f ! pres5ce ( t bless$ ,_s1 & et]nal torm5t )9 itself4 ,^! two concurr+1 :at po/ure d y ?9k su* a s\l w be into8 ,!re are "s e>ne/ ( ?is 9 ?is life4 ,:5 ,god reveals 8 t]ror1 & sets m5's s9s 9 ord] be=e _! face1 ,o6 h[ intol]able is x1 & m insupportable ?an _m dea?s4 ,!y t h be5 acqua9t$ ) x1 h decl>$ x4 ,! t]rors ( ,god are l poisonable arr[s sunk into ,job's _s1 & dr9k+ up all ! moi/ure ( !m4 ,su* a _s z is w\nd$ ) "o ( ^! d>ts %ot f heav51 :o c be> x8 ,n ! mo/ pati5t & mo/ magnanim\s _s1 t c su/a9 all o!r infirmities1 ,prov4 xviii4 #ad4 ,n[1 my belov$1 if x be s n[1 :ile ! s\l is 9 ! body1 dr[n$ 9 x1 :at w be ! case ( ! s\l sep>at$ f ! body1 :5 x %all be all "o s5se1 to reflect & consid] itself8 ,?is is ! /+ ( dea? inde$1 worse ?an a ?\s& dea?s to a s\l t appreh5ds x2 & ! less x is appreh5d$1 ! worse x is2 because x is ! m c]ta91 & mu/ %ortly be f\nd1 :5 !re is no braz5 s]p5t to heal t /+4 ,n[1 :at com=t h y provid$ aga9/ ?is day8 ,:at way d y ?9k to take out ?is /+8 ,truly1 !re is no balm = x1 no physician = x1 b "o2 & t ! ,*ri/ian only is acqua9t$ )4 ,he 9 :om ,*ri/ is1 he ha? ?is sov]eign antidote aga9/ ! poison ( dea?1 he ha? ! v /+ ( x tak5 out by ,*ri/1 dea? itself kill$1 & ( a mortal enemy made ! k9de/ fri5d4 ,& s he may triumph ) ! apo/le1 8,o dea?1 :]e is ?y /+8 ,o grave1 :]e is ?y victory8 ,?anks be to ,god 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o give? u ! victory10 #a ,cor4 xv4 #ee4 ,! gr\nd ( 8 triumph1 & t :i* a ,*ri/ian ha? to oppose to all ! sorr[s & pa9s & fe>s ( dea? mu/]$ aga9/ him1 is ?reefold2 "o1 t dea? is n real2 a second1 t x is n total1 ev5 t :i* is2 & !n1 t x is n p]petual4 ,?is la/ is conta9$ 9 ! next v]se1 ! second express$ 9 ?is v]se1 & ! fir/ may be und]/ood or impli$ 9 x4 ,t ! nature ( dea? is s f> *ang$1 t ( a puni%m5t x is become a m$ic9e1 ( a puni%m5t = s9 x is turn$ into ! la/ purgative ( ! s\l f s92 & ?us ! /+ ( x is tak5 away1 t relation x did be> to ! j wra? ( ,god4 ,& n[ z to ! body ( a ,*ri/ian "u appo9tm5t to die = s91 t is1 = ! dea? ( s91 ! et]nal dea? ( s94 ,*ri/ hav+ come "u ! p[] ( dea?1 ha? gott5 p[] ov] x1 & spoil$ x ( its /++ virtue4 ,he ha? tak5 away ! poisonable +r$i5t ( ! curse1 t x c no m hurt !m t are 9 him1 & s x is n n[ ve/$ ) t pi]c+ & w\nd+ notion ( puni%m5t4 ,?\gh x be true t s9 0 ! fir/ inlet ( dea?1 t x fir/ op5$ ! sluice to let x ent] & fl[ 9 ^u mank9d1 yet t appo9tm5t ( dea? is r5ew$1 & be>s a relation to ! de/ruction ( s91 r ?an ! puni%m5t ( ! s9n]1 :o is =giv5 9 ,*ri/4 ,&1 ,o6 h[ mu* solid com=t is "h1 t ! great reason ( mortality t a ,*ri/ian is subject unto1 is1 t he may be made free ( t :i* made him at fir/ mortal4 ,because s9 ha? tak5 su* possession 9 ?is e>?ly tab]nacle1 & is s /rong a poison1 t x ha? infect$ all ! memb]s1 & by no purgation "h made c be fully cleans$ out1 b !re are _m secret corn]s x lurks into1 & ^u occasion v5ts itself1 !re=e x ha? pleas$ ,god1 9 8 inf9ite goodness1 to cont9ue ! =m] appo9tm5t ( dea?1 b "u a new & liv+ consid]ation1 to take d[n ?is infect$ & defil$ tab]nacle1 z ! h\ses ( leprosy 7 tak5 d[n "u ! law1 t s !y might be ! bett] cleans$1 & ?is is ! la/ purification ( ! s\l f s94 ,& !re=e1 z "o ( ! anci5ts said well1 8,t we might n be et]nally mis]able1 m]cy ha? made u mortal40 ,ju/ice ha? made ! _w mortal1 t !y might be et]nally mis]able1 b to put an end to ?is mis]y1 ,*ri/ ha? cont9u$ our mortality1 else he w\ld h aboli%$ dea? itself1 if he _h n meant to aboli% s9 by dea?4 ,& inde$1 x w\ld appe> ?is is ! reason :y ! _w mu/ be consum$ ) fire at ! la/ day1 & new heav5s & e>? succe$ 9 its room1 because1 z ! little h\se1 ! body1 s ! great h\se1 ! _w1 0 infect$ ) ?is leprosy1 & s subjo9$ to vanity & corruption because ( mans s9 !re=e1 t !re might be no remnant ( mans corruption1 & no memorial ( s9 to int]rupt 8 et]nal joy1 ! ,"l w purify & *ange all1--all ! memb]s t 7 made in/rum5ts ( unrighte\sness1 all ! creatures t 7 s]vants to man's lu/s4 ,a new =m & fa%ion %all be put on all1 t ! body be+ re/or$1 may be a fit dwell+ place = ! purifi$ s\l1 & ! _w r5ew$1 may be a fit h\se = righte\s m54 ,?us y see1 t dea? to a ,*ri/ian is n real dea?1 = x is n ! dea? ( a ,*ri/ian1 b ! dea? ( s9 8 greate/ enemy1 x is n a puni%m5t1 b ! enl>gem5t ( ! s\l4 ,n[1 ! next com=t is1 t :i* is b p>tial1 x is b ! dissolution ( ! l[e/ "p 9 man1 8 body1 s f> f prejudg+ ! immortal life ( 8 _s x is r ! accompli%m5t ( t4 ,?\gh ! body mu/ die1 yet et]nal life is begun already )9 ! s\l1 = ! ,_s ( ,*ri/ ha? br\ght 9 life1 ! righte\sness ( ,*ri/ ha? pur*as$ x1 & ! ,_s ha? p]=m$ x1 & appli$ x to u4 ,n only !re is an immortal be+ 9 a ,*ri/ian t mu/ survive ! du/ 7= t is common to all m571 b !re is a new life begun 9 him1 an immortal well be+ 9 joy & happ9ess1 :i* only des]ves ! "n ( life1 t come? nev] to its full p]fection till ! bodily & e>?ly h\ses be tak5 d[n4 ,if y consid] s]i\sly :at a new life a ,*ri/ian is translat$ unto1 by ! op]ation ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & ! m9i/ration ( ! ^w1 x is !n mo/ active & lively1 :5 ! s\l is mo/ retir$ f ! body 9 m$itation4 ,! new life ( a ,*ri/ian is mo/ p]fect 9 ?is life :5 x c>rie? him ! fur!/ di/ance f 8 bodily s5ses1 & is mo/ ab/ract$ f all s5sible engagem5ts1 z y he>d1 = inde$ x re/ores ! _s ( a man to its native rule & dom9ion ov] ! body1 s t x is !n mo/ p]fect :5 x is mo/ ga!r$ )9 itself1 & dis5gag$ f all ext]nal entanglem5ts4 ,n[1 c]ta9 x is1 s9ce ! p]fection ( ! s\l 9 ?is life consi/s 9 su* a retirem5t f ! body1 t :5 x is :olly sep>at$ f x !n x is 9 ! mo/ absolute /ate ( p]fection1 & its life acts mo/ purely & p]fectly :5 x ha? no body to communicate )1 & to entangle x ei!r ) its lu/s or necessities4 ,! ,_s is life1 x ha? a life n[ :i* is !n be/ :5 fur!/ f ! body1 & !re=e x _c b be surpass+ bett] :5 x is out ( ! body1 & all ?is is pur*as$ by ,*ri/'s righte\sness4 ,z man's disob$i5ce made an end ( 8 life1 ,*ri/'s ob$i5ce ha? made our life endless4 ,he suff]$ dea? to /+ him1 & by ?is ha? tak5 ! /+ f x1 & n[1 !re is a new /atute & appo9tm5t ( heav5 publi%$ 9 ! gospel1 8:osoev] believe? 9 him %all n p]i%1 b h et]nal life40 ,n[ inde$1 ?is ha? s entirely *ang$ ! nature ( dea?1 t x ha? n[ ! mo/ lovely & desirable aspect on a ,*ri/ian1 t x is no long] an object ( fe>1 b ( desire1 amicable1 n t]rible unto him4 ,s9ce !re is no way to save ! pass5g]1 b to let ! vessel break1 he w be cont5t to h ! body splitt$1 t himself1 t is 8 s\l1 may escape1 = truly a man's s\l is himself1 ! body is b an e>?ly tab]nacle t mu/ be tak5 d[n1 to let ! inhabitant w9 out to come ne> 8 ,"l4 ,! body is ! prison h\se t he groans to h op5$1 t he may enjoy t lib]ty ( ! sons ( ,god4 ,& n[ to a ,*ri/ian1 dea? is n prop]ly an object ( pati5ce1 b ( desire r1 8,i desire to be dissolv$ & be ) ,*ri/10 ,phil4 i4 #bc4 ,he t ha? b advanc$ little 9 ,*ri/ianity w be cont5t to die1 b because !re is too mu* fle%1 he w desire to live4 ,b a ,*ri/ian t is rip] 9 k & grace1 w r desire to die1 & only be cont5t to live4 ,he w ex]cise pati5ce & submission ab\t abid+ "h1 b groan+s & pant+s ab\t remov+ h5ce1 because he kn[e? t !re is no *oice betwe5 t bondage & ?is lib]ty4 ,s]mon ,,xxix4 ,v]se #aj4--8;,& if ,*ri/ be 9 y1 ! body is dead because ( s91 b ! ,_s is life because ( righte\sness40 ,x 0 ! fir/ curse & ?reat5+ :]e9 ,god ?\ght fit to compreh5d all mis]y1 8,?\ %alt die ! dea? 9 t day ?\ eate/40 ,?\gh ! s5t5ce 0 n pres5tly execut$ accord+ to ! lett]1 yet f t day =w>d man 0 made mortal1 & !re seeme? to be mu* m]cy & goodness ( ,god int]v5+ to plead a delay ( dea? itself1 t s ! promise ( life 9 ! second ,adam might come to ! fir/ & 8 po/]ity1 & !y might be deliv]$ f ! second dea?1 ?\gh n f ! fir/4 ,always we be> ab\t ! m>ks ( s9 9 our bodies to ?is day1 & 9 s f> ! ?reat5+ take? place1 t ?is life t we live 9 ! body is become no?+ else b a dy+ life1 ! life t ! ungodly %all live out ( ! body is a liv+ dea?1 & ei!r ( ^! is worse ?an simple dea? or de/ruction ( be+4 ,! s]i\s contemplation ( ! mis]ies ( ?is life made wise ,solomon to praise ! dead m ?an ! liv+1 contr>y to ! cu/om ( m51 :o rejoice at ! bir? ( a man-*ild1 & m\rn at _! dea?4 ,yea1 x press$ him fur!r1 to ?9k !m :i* h n at all be51 bett] ?an bo?1 because !y h n se5 ! evil "u ! sun4 ,?is _w is su* a *aos1 su* a mass ( mis]ies1 t if m5 und]/ood x be=e !y came into x1 !y w\ld be f> m loa? to ent] x1 ?an !y are n[ afraid to g out ( x4 ,& truly we want n remembrances & repres5tations ( our mis]y e day1 9 t *ildr5 come weep+ into ! _w1 z x 7 bewail+ _! own mis=tune1 t !y 7 br\ght =? to be s5sible subjects ( mis]y4 ,& :at is all our life-"t1 b a repetition ( sighs & groans1 anxiety & satiety1 loa?+ & long+1 divid+ our spirits & our "t betwe5 !m8 ,h[ _m dea?s mu/ we suff] be=e dea? come8 ,= ! abs5ce or loss ( any ?+ mu* desir$1 is a sep>ation no less griev\s to ! he>ts ( m51 ?an ! p>t+ ( s\l & body3 = affection to temporal p]i%+ ?+s1 unites ! s\l s unto !m1 t !re is no p>t+ )\t pa91 no dissolution ( t cont9uity )\t mu* vexation1 & yet ! s\l mu/ suff] _m su* tortures 9 "o day1 because ! ?+s are p]i%+ 9 _! own nature1 & unc]ta94 ,:at is sleep1 :i* dev\rs ! mo/ "p ( our "t1 b ! v image & picture ( dea?1 a visible & daily repres5tation ( ! long cessation ( ! s5sitive life 9 ! grave8 ,& yet1 truly1 x is ! be/ & mo/ innoc5t "p ( our "t1 ?\gh we accuse x (t54 ,!re is bo? less s9 & less mis]y 9 x1 = x is almo/ ! only l9eam5t & refre%m5t we get 9 all our mis]ies4 ,job s\ght to assuage 8 grief & ease 8 body1 b x 0 ! extremity ( 8 mis]y t he c\ld n f9d x4 ,n[1 my belov$1 :5 y f9d t :i* is call$ life subject to s mu* mis]y t y are con/ra9$ (t5 to desire y _h nev] be5 born1 y f9d x a valley ( te>s1 a h\se ( m\rn+ f :5ce all true delight & solid happ9ess is bani%$4 ,see+ ! v (fic]s & s]jeants ( dea? are cont9ually surr\nd+ u & walk along/ ) u--?\gh unpleasant company--9 our greate/ cont5tm5ts1 & are putt+ m>ks ^u y\r doors1 z 9 ! "t ( ! plague ^u h\ses infect$1 8,"l h m]cy ^u u107#bjc7 & are cont9ually be>+ ?is motto to our view1 & s\nd+ ?is direction to our e>s1 cito1 procul1 diu--to get soon our ( ,sodom t is appo9t$ = de/ruction1 to fly quickly out ( ourselves to ! refuge appo9t$ ( ,god1 ev5 "o t 0 dead & is alive1 & ha? r$eem$ u by 8 blood1 & to get f> (f f ourselves1 & take up dwell+ 9 ! bless$ ,son ( ,god1 ?r\gh ^: fle% !re is access to ! ,fa!r1--see+ all ^!1 ,i say1 are s1 :y d n we awake ourselves ^u ! s\nd ( ! promise ( immortality & life1 br\ght to our e>s 9 ! gospel8 ,mortality ha? already seiz$ ^u our bodies1 b :y d y n cat* hold ( ?is opportunity ( releas+ y\r s\ls f ! *a9s & fett]s ( et]nal dea?8 ,truly1 my belov$1 all t c be spok5 ( torm5ts & mis]ies 9 ?is life1 suppose we c\ld imag9e all ! exquisite torm5ts inv5t$ by ! mo/ cruel tyrants s9ce ! beg9n+1 to be comb9$ 9 "s "o k9d ( torture1 & w\ld !n /ret* our imag9ation beyond t1 z f> z t :i* is compos$ ( all torm5ts surpasse? ! simple/ dea?1 yet we d n conceive nor express unto y t dea? to come4 ,believe x1 :5 ! s\l is out ( ! body x is a mo/ pure activity1 all s5se1 all k4 ,& see+ :]e x is dull$ & dampi%$7#bjd7 9 ! body1 x is capable ( s mu* grief or joy1 pleasure or pa91 we may conclude1 t be+ loos$ f ^! /upify+ e>?ly *a9s1 t x is capable ( inf9ite m vexation1 or cont5tation1 9 a high] & pur] /ra94 ,!re=e1 we may conclude ) ! apo/le1 t all m5 by nature are mis]able 9 life1 b inf9itely m mis]able 9 dea?4 ,only ! man :o is 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 9 ^: _s ,*ri/ dwells1 & ha? made a temple ( 8 body = (f]+ up reasonable s]vice 9 x1 t man only is happy 9 life1 b f> happi] 9 dea?1 happy t he 0 born1 b inf9itely m happy t he 0 born mortal1 born to die1 = 8if ! body be dead because ( s91 ! ,_s is life because ( righte\sness40 ,m5 commonly make _! acc\nts & calculate _! "t s1 z if dea? 7 ! end ( x4 ,truly1 x 7 happ9ess 9 ! g5]ality ( m5 t t computation 7 true1 ei!r t x _h nev] begun1 or t x might end "h1 = t :i* is ! greate/ dignity & glory ( a man--8 immortal s\l--x is truly ! greate/ mis]y ( s9ful m51 because x capacitates !m = et]nal mis]y4 ,b if we make our acc\nts "r1 & take ! "r p]iod1 truly dea? is b ! beg9n+ ( our "t1 ( endless & un*angeable endurance ei!r 9 happ9ess or mis]y1 & ?is life 9 ! body1 :i* is only 9 ! view ( ! %ort sight$ sons ( m51 is b a /rait & n>r[ passage into ! inf9ite ocean ( et]nity1 b s inconsid]able x is t1 accord+ z ! _s 9 ?is passage is fa%ion$ & =m$1 s x mu/ cont9ue = ev]1 = :]e ! tree falle?1 !re x lie?4 ,!re may be hope t a tree w spr\t aga91 b truly !re is no hope t ev] ! damn$ s\l %all see a spr+ ( joy1 & no fe> t ev] ! bless$ spirits %all f9d a w9t] ( grief4 ,su* is ! ev5ness ( et]nity1 t !re is no %ad[ ( *ange 9 x4 ,o !n1 h[ happy are !y 9 ^: s\ls ?is life is already begun1 :i* %all !n come to its m]idian1 :5 ! glory ( ! fle% falls d[n l )]$ hay into ! du/6 ,! life z well z ! light ( ! righte\s is progressive4 ,x is %9+ m & m till t day come1 ! day ( dea?1 only wor?y to be call$ ! pres5t day1 because x br+s p]fection1 x m\nts ! s\l 9 ! highe/ po9t ( ! orb1 & !re is no decl9+ f t aga94 ,! _s is n[ alive 9 "s holy affections & motions1 brea?+ upw>ds1 wre/l+ t[>ds t po9t4 ,! s\l is n[ 9 "p unit$ to ! ,f\nta9 ( life1 by lov+ att5dance & ob$i5ce1 & x is long+ to be m closely unit$4 ,! inw>d s5ses are ex]cis$ ab\t spiritual ?+s1 b ! burd5 ( ?is clayey mansion do? mu* dull & damp !m1 & proves a great remora7#bje7 to ! _s4 ,! body indisposes & weak5s ! s\l mu*4 ,x is life1 z 9 an infant1 ?\gh a reasonable s\l be !re1 yet ov]:elm$ ) ! incapacity ( ! organs4 ,?is body is truly a prison ( re/ra9t & conf9em5t to ! s\l1 & (t5 loa?some & ugly ?r\gh ! fil?9ess ( s91 b :5 ! _s is deliv]$ f ?is necess>y burd5 & imp$im5t1 ,o h[ lively is t life x !n lives6 ,!n ! life1 peace1 joy1 love1 & delight ( ! s\l surm\nts all t is possible "h1 fur!r ?an ! highe/ ex]cise ( ! s\l ( ! wise/ m5 surpasses ! bruti% l appreh5sions ( an infant1 & inde$ !n ! ,*ri/ian comes to 8 full /ature1 & is a p]fect man :5 he cease? to be a man4 ,h[ w y n be p]suad$1 belov$ 9 ! ,"l1 to long aft] ?is life1 to h ,*ri/ =m$ 9 y\r he>ts1 = truly ! g5]ality h n s mu* z ,*ri/ fa%ion$ 9 _! outw>d habit1 b are )9 d>kness & e>?9ess & wick$ness1 & )\t1 impiety & pr(anity4 ,w y n long = ?is life8 ,= n[ y are dead :ile y live1 z ! apo/le speaks ( wid[s t live 9 pleasure4 ,! m ! s\l be satisfi$ ) e>?ly ?+s1 x is ! deep] buri$ 9 ! grave ( ! fle%1 & ! fur!r sep>at$ f ,god4 ,alas6 _m ( y "k no o!r life1 ?an t :i* y n[ live 9 ! body1 y nei!r appreh5d :at ?is new bir? is1 nor :at ! p]fect /ature ( x %all be aft]w>ds4 ,b truly :ile x is ?us1 y are b walk+ %ad[s1 brea?+ clay1 & no m4 ,a godly man us$ to calculate ! ye>s ( 8 nativity f 8 second bir?1 8 conv]sion to ,god 9 ,*ri/2 & truly1 ?is is ! true p]iod ( ! "r calculation ( life1 ( t life :i* %all n see dea?4 ,true life ha? b "o p]iod1 t is1 ! beg9n+ ( x1 = end x ha? none4 ,i besee* y1 reckon y\r ye>s ?us1 & ,i fe> t y reckon y\rselves1 _m ( y1 yet dead 9 s9s & trespasses4 ,is t life1 ,i pray y1 to eat1 to dr9k1 to sleep1 to play1 to walk1 to "w8 ,is !re any ?+ 9 all ^! wor?y ( a reasonable s\l1 :i* mu/ survive ! body1 & s cease f su* ?+s = ev]8 ,?9k )9 y\rselves1 d y live any o!r life ?an ?is8 ,:at is y\r life b a t$i\s & we>isome repetition ( su* bruti% actions :i* are only t]m9ate on ! body8 ,o !n1 h[ mis]able are y1 if y h no o!r p]iod to reckon f ?an y\r bir?-day6 ,if !re be n a second bir?-day be=e y\r burial1 y may make y\r reckon+ to be bani%$ et]nally f ! life ( ,god4 ,z = y1 ,*ri/ians1 :om ,god ha? quick5$ by ! ,_s ( 8 ,son1 be mu* 9 ! ex]cise ( ?is life1 & t w ma9ta9 & advance x4 ,let y\r c>e be ab\t y\r spirits1 & to he>t5 y 9 ?is /udy1 & to beget 9 y ! hope ( et]nal life1 look mu* & lay fa/ hold on t life giv+ ,savi\r1 :o1 by 8 righte\s life & accurs$ dea?1 ha? pur*as$ by 8 own blood bo? happ9ess to u & hol9ess4 ,consid] :at debtors y are to him :o lov$ n 8 own life & sp>$ x n1 to pur*ase ?is life to u4 ,let our ?\ghts & affections be occupi$ ab\t ?is high pur*ase ( our ,savi\r's1 :i* is freely be/[$ on !m t w h x1 & believe 9 him = x4 ,if we be n satisfi$ ) su* a l[ & wret*$ life z is 9 ! body1 he w give a high] & m endur+ life1 & only wor?y ( t "n4 ,s]mon ,,xxx4 ,v]se #aa4--8;,b if ! ,_s ( him t rais$ up ,jesus f ! dead dwell 9 y1 he t rais$ up ,*ri/ f ! dead %all also quick5 y\r mortal bodies by 8 ,_s t dwelle? 9 y40 ,x is true ! s\l is incomp>ably bett] ?an ! body1 & he is only wor?y ! "n ( a man & ( a ,*ri/ian :o pref]s ?is m excell5t "p1 & employs 8 /udy & "t ab\t x1 & reg>ds 8 body only = ! noble gue/ t lodges )9 x1 & !re=e x is "o ( ! prime consolations t ,*ri/ianity af=ds1 t x provides *iefly = ! happy e/ate ( ?is immortal piece 9 man1 :i*1 truly1 7 alone suffici5t to draw our s\ls :olly aft] religion4 ,suppose ! body %\ld nev] ta/e ( ! fruits ( x1 b die & rise no m1 & nev] be awak$ out ( its sleep1 yet x 7 a suffici5t gr\nd ( engagem5t to godl9ess1 t ! life & well be+ ( ! f> bett] "p 9 man is secur$ = et]nity1 :i* is inf9itely m ?an all ?+s beside c truly promise u1 or be able to p]=m4 ,c]ta9ly1 :atsoev] else y give y\r he>ts to1 & sp5d y\r "t ^u1 x ei!r w leave y 9 ! mid/ ( y\r days1 & at y\r end y %all be a fool1 or y mu/ leave x 9 ! end ( y\r days1 & f9d y\rselves z mu* disappo9t$1 or1 to speak m prop]ly1 because :5 y\r "t is end+ y\r life & be+ is b at its beg9n+1 y mu/ bid an et]nal adieu to all ^! ?+s :]eupon y\r he>ts are set :5 y are b beg9n+ truly to be4 ,b ?is is only ! prop] & true good ( ! s\l1--,*ri/ 9 x1--mo/ portable & easily c>ri$ ab\t ) y1 yea1 t :i* makes ! s\l no burd5 to itself1 & helps x to c>ry all ?+s easily1--& !n mo/ insep>able1 = ,*ri/ 9 ! s\l is ! spr+ ( a nev]-end+ life1 ( peace1 joy1 & cont5tation 9 ! f\nta9 ( an inf9ite goodness1 & x outwe>s "t & age z well z ! immortal be+ ( ! s\l4 ,yea1 su* is ! /r5g? ( ?is consolation1 t !n ! s\l is mo/ closely unit$ & fully possess$ ( t :i* is its peculi> & satisfy+ good1 :5 x leaves ! body 9 ! du/1 & escapes out ( ?is prison unto t glori\s lib]ty4 ,b yet1 !re is besides ?is an additional com=t compreh5d$ 9 ! v]se read1--t ! sleep ( ! body is n p]petual1 t x %all once be awak5$ & rais$ up to ! fell[%ip ( ?is glory1 = ?\gh a man %\ld be abundantly satisfi$ if he possess 8 own s\l1 yet no man hate? 8 own fle%4 ,! s\l ha? "s k9d ( natural incl9ation to a body suitable unto x1 & 9 ?is x diff]s f an angel1 &1 !re=e1 ! apo/le1 :5 he expresse? 8 e>ne/ groan = ! intimate pres5ce ( 8 s\l ) ,*ri/1 he subjo9s ?is correction--n t we desire to be unclo!d1 b clo!d ^u x1 #b ,cor4 v4 #a-d4 ,if x 7 possible1 says he1 we w\ld be glad to h ! society ( ! body 9 ?is glory1 we w\ld n desire to ca/ (f ^? clo!s ( fle%1 b r t ! g>m5t ( glory might be spread ov] all1 if x 7 n ne$ful because !y are old & ragg$ & w\ld n suit well1 & our e>?ly tab]nacle is ru9\s1 & w\ld n be fit = su* a glori\s gue/ to dwell into1 & !re=e1 x is ne$ful to be tak5 d[n4 ,well1 !n1 "h is an ov]plus1 &1 z x 71 a sur*>ge ( consolation1 t see+ = ! pres5t x is exp$i5t to put (f ! pres5t clo?+ ( fle%1 & take d[n ! pres5t e>?ly h\se1--yet t ! day is com+ t ! same clo!s1 r5ew$1 %all be put on1 & ! same h\se repair$ & made suitable to heav51 %all be built up1--t ?is mortal body %all be quick5$ ) t same _s t n[ quick5s ! s\l1 & makes x live out ( ! body1 & s ! sweet & belov$ fri5ds1 :o p>t$ ) s mu* pa9 & grief1 %all meet aga9 ) s mu* pleasure & joy1 &1 z !y 7 %>]s toge!r 9 ! mis]ies ( ?is life1 %all p>ticipate also 9 ! bless$ness ( ! next1--l ,saul & ,jona?an1 8lovely & pleasant 9 _! lives10 & ?\gh = a "t sep>at$ 9 dea?1 yet n always divid$4 ,n[ ?is is ! highe/ top ( happ9ess1 to :i* no?+ c be add$4 ,x is compreh5sive ( ! :ole man1 & x is compreh5sive ( all t c be imag9$ to be ! p]fective good ( man4 ,x is no wond]1 !n1 t ! apo/le reckons ?is doctr9e ( ! resurrection among/ ! f\ndations ( ,*ri/ianity 7,heb4 v4 #a1 #b71 = truly ^! two--! immortality ( ! s\l & ! resurrection ( ! mortal body--are ! two gr\nd-/ones or pill>s ( true religion1 :i*1 if !y be n well settl$ 9 ! he>ts ( m51 all religion is tott]+ & ru9\s & unable to support itself4 ,t ! s\l _c ta/e dea? or see corruption1 & t ! body %all b ta/e x1 &1 z x 71 salute x1 & _c always abide "u ! p[] ( x1 ^! are ! prime f\ndations ^u :i* all ,*ri/ian p]suasion is built4 ,= )\t ^! be laid d[n 9 ! l[e/ & deepe/ "p ( ! he>t1 all exhortations to an holy & righte\s life are weak & ineffectual1 all consolations are empty & va94 ,9 a ^w1 religion is b an airy speculation1 t ha? no consi/5ce b 9 ! imag9ations ( m51--x is a h\se ^u s&1 t c abide no bla/ ( temptation1 no wave ( mis]y1 b mu/ /raightway fall to ! gr\nd4 ,f :5ce is x1 ,i pray y1 t ! p]suasions ( ! gospel h s little p[] ^u m51--t ! pla9 & pl5tiful publication ( a ,savi\r is ( s small virtue to /ir up ! he>ts ( m5 to take hold on him8 ,h[ comes x to pass t ! precepts & prohibitions ( ! mo/ high ,god1 com+ =? "u 8 au?ority1 lay s little re/ra9t on m5's corruptions1--t s few w be p]suad$ to /op _! c\rse1 & come (f ! ways t !y are accu/om$ to1--t m5 pull away ! %\ld] & /op ! e>1 & make _! he>ts z adamant1 incapable ( be+ affect$ ) ei!r ! au?ority or love ( ! gospel1--t :5 he pipes unto u s few dance1 & :5 he m\rns s few lam5t8 ,is x n because ^! two f\ndations are n laid1 & m5's he>ts n digg$ deep by e>ne/ consid]ation to receive ^! gr\nd-/ones ( ,*ri/ianity1--! belief ( _! s\ls1 et]nal survivance aft] ! du/1 & ( ! revivance & resurrection ( ! body1 aft] x ha? slept a :ile 9 ! du/8 ,i rememb] hea!ns h _h "s noble & r>e conceptions ab\t virtue1 & "s h lab\r$ to enam\r m5 ) ! native beauty ( x1 & to p]suade !m t x 0 a suffici5t rew>d to itself47#bjf7 ,& truly x w\ld f> m become a ,*ri/ian1--:o kn[e? ! high & div9e patt]n ( hol9ess to be ,god himself1 & s mu/ ne$s behold a f> surpass+ beauty & excell5cy 9 ! image ( ,god ?an 9 all e>?ly ?+s1--,i say1 x w\ld become him to accu/om himself to a dutiful obs]vance ( religion1 ev5 )\t any respect to ! rew>d ( x4 ,he w\ld tra9 8 he>t to d homage to ,god out ( a loyal affection & respect to 8 maje/y1 & f ! love ( ! v intr9sic beauty ( ob$i5ce1 )\t borr[+ always f su* selfi% consid]ations ( our own happ9ess or mis]y4 ,not)/&+1 su* is ! po/ure ( man's _s n[1 t he _c at all be engag$ to ! love ( religion1 except "s se5 advantage conciliate x1 & !re=e ! ,"l makes use ( su* selfi% pr9ciples 9 draw+ m5 to himself1 & keep+ !m /ill ) him4 ,&1 truly1 consid]+ man's infirmity1 ?is is ! _s & life ( all religion--immortality & resurrection--t :i* gives a lu/re to all & quick5s all1 t :i* makes all to s9k deep1 & t :i* makes a ,*ri/ian /eadfa/ & immoveable1 #b ,cor4 v4 #h4 ,x is c]ta9ly hope t is ! key ( ! he>t1 t op5s & %uts x to any ?+4 ,h5ce ! apo/le ,pet] 7#a ,epi/le7 fir/ blesse? ,god he>tily = ! new bir?1 &1 9 express+ ( x1 makes hope ! v t]m ( t g5]ation1 & s x mu/ be a sub/antial ?+4 8,bless$ be ,god1 :o ha? begott5 u aga9 to a lively hope40 ,hope ha? a quick5+ p[] 9 x4 ,x makes all new :]e x comes1 & is full ( _s4 ,x is ! helmet & an*or ( a ,*ri/ian1 t :i* be>s ! d9t ( temptation & makes him /eady 9 religion4 ,no man w put 8 pl\gh 9 ?is gr\nd1 or s[ unto ! ,_s1 b 9 hope1 = he t s[e? mu/ s[ 9 hope1 else 8 pl\gh w n g deep4 #a ,cor4 ix4 #aj4 ,?is !n is ! v _s & life ( religion1--! resurrection ( ! dead1--)\t :i* our fai? 7 9 va91 & m5 w\ld cont9ue /ill 9 _! s9s4 ,c]ta9ly x is ! deep inconsid]ation ( ?is nev] end+ endurance ( our s\ls1 & re/itution ( our bodies to ! same immortality1 t makes ! mo/ "p ( m5 s slight & sup]ficial 9 religion1 else x 7 n possible1 if t 7 laid to he>t1 b m5 w\ld make religion _! bus9ess1 & *ief bus9ess4 ,we h "h ! two g5u9e causes ( ! resurrection ( ! bodies ( ,*ri/ians1--! resurrection ( ,*ri/ & ! inhabitation ( 8 ,_s4 ,! influ5ce t ! resurrection ( ,*ri/ ha? on ours1 is lively & fully hold5 out by ?is apo/le1 #a ,cor4 xv41 aga9/ !m :o d5y ! resurrection f ! dead3 8,if ,*ri/ be n rais$1 y\r fai? is 9 va91 y are yet 9 y\r s9s1 & !y t are asleep are p]i%$40 ,religion 7 no?+ b a numb] ( empty words ( %[1 prea*+ 7 a vanity & impo/ure1 fai? 7 a m]e fancy1 if ?is be n laid d[n z ! gr\nd /one1--,*ri/ rais$1 n z a natural p]son1 b z a common politic p]son1 z ! fir/-fruits ( !m t sleep1 v]4 #ag-bj1 :]e he alludes to ! c]emony ( (f]+ ! fir/-fruits ( _! h>ve/1 ,lev4 xxiii4 #aj4 ,= "u ! law !y might n eat ( ! fruits ( ! l& till !y 7 sanctifi$4 ,all 0 c\nt$ pr(ane till !y 7 "s way consecrat$ to ! ,"l4 ,n[1 = ?is end1 ! ,"l appo9t$ !m to br+ "o %eaf = all1 & t 0 ! repres5tative ( all ! re/ ( ! heap1 & ?is 0 wav$ be=e ! ,"l1 & lift$ up f ! e>?4 ,n[1 accord+ to ! apo/le's argum5t1 ,rom4 xi4 #af1 8,if ! fir/ fruits be holy1 s is ! lump10 = x repres5ts all ! lump1 & !re=e ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! *ief ( all 8 bre?r51 0 made ! fir/ fruits f ! dead1 & lift$ up f ! grave1 z ! repres5t] ( all ! lump ( 8 elect1 & s x mu/ ne$s foll[1 t !y %all n cont9ue 9 ! grave1 b mu/ 9 due "t p>take ( t b5efit :i* he has fir/ ent]$ 9 possession (1 9 _! "n1 & = !m4 ,= if ?is fir/ fruits be holy1 s ! :ole lump mu/ be holy1 & if ! fir/ fruits be ris51 s mu/ ! lump4 ,y see !n ! =ce ( ! pres5t reason1 8,if ! ,_s t rais$ ,*ri/ dwell 9 y10 he %all also raise y1 namely1 because he rais$ up ,*ri/ ! v fir/ fruits ( all ! re/1 s t ,*ri/'s resurrection is a sure pl$ge & tok5 ( y\rs1 & bo? toge!r are ! ma9 basis & gr\nd "w ( all our hope & salvation1 ! neglect & inconsid]ation :]e( makes ! mo/ "p ( pret5d$ ,*ri/ians to walk accord+ to t ,epicurean pr9ciple1 8,let u eat & dr9k1 = to-morr[ we %all die40 ,z if !re 7 no life to come1 !y )hold no?+ f _! c>nal m9ds t c satisfy or please _! lu/s4 ,b = y :o desire a "p 9 ?is resurrection1 & d>e sc>cely believe s great a ?+1 or ent]ta9 su* a high hope1 because ( ! sight ( y\r unwor?9ess1 z y w\ld be awak5$ by ?is hope to 8righte\sness1 & to s9 no m0 v]se #cd? ( t *apt]1 s y may enc\rage y\rselves to t hope by ! resurrection ( ,*ri/1 = x is t :i* ha? ! mighty influ5ce to beget y to a lively hope1 #a ,pet4 i4 #c4 ,look ^u ?is z ! gr& int5t1 & special design ( ,*ri/'s bo? dy+ & ris+ aga91 t he might be ! fir/-fruits to sanctify all ! lump4 ,nev]!less1 x is n ! des]t ( y\r bodies1 = !y are (t5 a great imp$im5t & ret>dm5t to ! _s1 & lodge ! enemy )9 _! walls1 :5 he is *as$ out ( ! m9d by ! law ( ! ,_s ( life1 b x is ! great design ( ,god1 ?r\gh ! :ole "w ( r$emption1 & ! des]t ( ,*ri/ y\r head1 & !re=e y may ent]ta9 t hope1 b take he$ to walk wor?y ( x1 & t x is1 8if we h ?is hope1 let u purify ourselves10 let u :o believe t we are ris5 ) ,*ri/1 set our affections on ?+s above1 else we di%on\r him t is ris5 9 our "n1 & we di%on\r t temple ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 :i* he w "o day make s glori\s4 ,s]mon ,,xxxi4 ,v]se #aa4--8;,b if ! ,_s ( him t rais$ up ,jesus f ! dead dwell 9 y1 he t rais$ up ,*ri/ f ! dead1 %all also quick5 y\r mortal bodies by 8 ,_s t dwelle? 9 y40 ,z !re is a tw(old dea?1--! dea? ( ! s\l1 & ! dea? ( ! body--s !re is a d\ble resurrection1 ! resurrection ( ! s\l f ! p[] ( s91 & ! resurrection ( ! body f ! grave4 ,z ! fir/ dea? is t :i* is spiritual1 !n t :i* is bodily1 s ! fir/ resurrection is ( ! _s1 !n ! second ( ! body1 & ^! two h a connexion toge!r1 !re=e sai? ! apo/le ,john1 8,bless$ are !y :o h "p 9 ! fir/ resurrection1 = on su* ! second dea? ha? no p[]1 b !y %all be prie/s to ,god10 c4 ,rev4 xx4 #f4 ,al?\gh dea? mu/ seize on _! bodies1 yet ! /+ :]e9 ! /r5g? ( x lies1 is tak5 away by ,*ri/1 t x ha? no p[] to hurt him ^: _s is rais$ out ( ! grave ( s94 ,& truly x is h>d to tell :i* is ! greate/ *ange1 or ! mo/ difficult1 to raise a body out ( corruption to life1 or to raise a s\l out ( s9 to grace4 ,b bo? are ! greate/ *anges t c be1 & %ad[$ out "u ! similitude ( ! greate/ 9 nature1 = our conv]sion to ,god is a new bir?1 a new creation1 & a resurrection 9 scripture /yle1 & s bo? require "o & ! same p[]1 ! almighty p[] ( 8 ,_s4 8,y :o 7 dead 9 s9s ha? he quick5$10 c4 ,o1 :at a notable *ange6 ,x make? !m no long] ! same m51 b new creatures1 & !re=e x is ! dea? ( s91 & ! resurrection ( ! s\l4 ,= z long z x is "u ! *a9s ( d>kness & p[] ( s91 x is free among ! dead1 x is buri$ 9 ! vile/ sepul*re4 ,old graves1 & ^! full ( rott5ness & dead m5's bones1 are no?+ to express ! lam5table case ( su* a s\l1 & yet su* are all by nature4 ,:atsoev] excell5cy or end[m5t m5 may h f _! bir? or education1 yet c]ta9ly !y are b app>itions r ?an any real sub/ance1 & :i* is worse1 _! body is ! sepul*re ( _! s\ls1 & if ! corruption ( a s\l 7 s5sible1 we w\ld ?9k all ! putrefactions ( bodily ?+s b %ad[s ( x4 ,& !re=e no soon] is !re any inw>d life begott5 9 a s\l1 b ?is is ! v fir/ ex]cise ( x1 ! abhorr5cy ( ! s\l ^u ! sight & smell ( its own loa?som5ess4 ,n[1 !re is no hope ( any reviv+4 ,?\gh all ! wisdom & art ( m5 & angels 7 employ$ 9 ?is bus9ess1 !re is no?+ able to quick5 "o su* s\l1 until x please ! ,"l to speak su* a ^w z he did to ,laz>us1 8,arise1 come =?10 & s5d 8 ,_s to accompli% 8 ^w1 & ?is w d x4 ,:5 ! ,_s come? into ! s\l1 he quick5e? x1 & ?is is ! fir/ resurrection4 ,o bless$ are !y :o h "p 9 ?is1 ^: s\ls are drawn out ( ! dungeon ( d>kness & ignorance1 & br\ght =? to behold ?is glori\s light t %9e? 9 ! gospel1 & rais$ out ( ! grave ( ! lu/s ( ignorance1 to live unto ,god h5ce=?1 = su* h _! "p 9 ! second resurrection to life4 ,= y see ^! are conjo9$1 8,if ! ,_s dwell 9 y1 he %all raise y10 c4 ,y see "h two gr\nds & reasons ( ! resurrection ( body1--,*ri/'s ris+ & ! ,spirits indwell+4 ,n[ ,i f9d ^! 9 ! scripture made ! two f\nta9s ( all ,*ri/ianity1 bo? ( ! fir/ & second resurrection4 ,! resurrection ( ,*ri/ is an evid5ce ( our ju/ification1 ! cause ( our quick5+1 or vivification1 & ! gr\nd & pl$ge ( our la/ resurrection1 & all ^! are gr\nds ( /rong consolation4 ,! fir/ y h1 ,rom4 iv4 #be4 8,*ri/ di$ = our s9s1 & rose = our ju/ification10 & ! #cd? v]se ( ?is *apt]1 8,*ri/ is dead1 yea1 r has ris5 aga91 :o !n %all condemn80 ,"h is a cle> evid5ce1 t he ha? paid ! debt :olly1 & satisfi$ ju/ice fully4 ,s9ce he 0 "u ! p[] ( dea?1 imprison$ by ju/ice1 c]ta9ly he w\ld n h won free1 if he _h n paid ! utt]mo/ f>?+1 !re=e 8 glori\s resurrection is a sure manife/ation ( 8 pres5t satisfaction--x is a public acquittance & absolution ( him f all our debt1 & s by consequ5ce1 ( all he di$ =4 ,= _! debt 0 laid ^u him1 & n[ he is dis*>g$4 ,& !re=e ! believ+ s\l may trembl+ly boa/1 :o %all condemn me8 ,= x is ,god t ju/ifie?4 ,:y8 ,because all my s9s 7 laid on ,*ri/1 & ,god ha? 9 a mo/ solemn mann] acquitt$ & dis*>g$ him f all1 :5 he rais$ him f ! dead1 & !re=e he _c1 & none o!r c sue me1 or prosecute a plea aga9/ me1 s9ce my ,caution] is fully exon]$ ( ?is und]tak+1 ev5 by ! great ,cr$itor ,god himself4 ,b !n1 8 resurrection is a pawn or pl$ge ( ! spiritual rais+ ( ! s\l f s91 z ! dea? ( ,*ri/ is made ! pl$ge ( our dy+ to s91 s 8 ris+1 ( our liv+ to ,god1 ,rom4 vi4 #d1 #e4 ,^! are n m]e patt]ns & examples ( spiritual ?+s1 b assur$ pl$ges ( ! div9e virtue & p[] :i* he1 be+ rais$ aga91 %\ld s5d abroad ?r\gh\t ! _w4 ,=1 z !re are coronation gifts :5 k+s are solemnly in/all$ 9 (fice1 s !re are coronation m]cies1 triumphal gifts4 ,:5 ,*ri/ rose & asc5d$1 he be/[$ !m on ! _w1 ,eph4 iv4 ,& c]ta9ly ^! are ! greate/1 ! virtue ( 8 dea? to kill ! old man1 & ! p[] ( 8 resurrection to quick5 ! new4 ,& by fai?1 a believ] is unit$ & +raft$ into him1 z a plant into a *oice /ock1 & by virtue & sap com+ f ,*ri/'s dea? & resurrection1 he is trans=m$ into ! similitude ( bo?1 he gr[e? into ! lik5ess ( 8 dea?1 by dy+ to s91 by crucify+ ^! inw>d affections & incl9ations to x1 & he gr[e? up into ! similitude ( 8 resurrection1 by newness ( life1 or be+ alive to ,god1 9 holy desires & endeav\rs aft] hol9ess & ob$i5ce4 ,& ?us ! fir/ resurrection ( ! s\l fl[e? f ,*ri/'s resurrection4 ,b add unto ?is1 t ,*ri/'s ris+ is ! pl$ge & pawn ( ! second resurrection1 t is1 ( ! body1 = he is ! head1 & we are ! memb]s4 ,n[1 x is ! mo/ incongru\s1 t ! head %\ld rise & n draw up ! memb]s aft] him4 ,c]ta9ly he w n cease till he h drawn up all 8 memb]s to him4 ,if ! head be above wat]1 x is a sure pl$ge t ! body w w9 out ( ! wat]1 if ! root be alive1 c]ta9ly ! bran*es w out 9 spr+ "t1 !y %all live also4 ,!re is t connexion betwe5 ,*ri/ & believ]s1 t wond]ful communication betwe5 !m1 t ,*ri/ did no?+1 0 no?+1 & _h no?+ done to him1 b :at he did1 & 01 & suff]$1 p]sonat+ !m1 & all ! b5efit & advantage r$\nds to !m4 ,he w\ld n be consid]$ ( z a p]son by himself1 b w\ld r be /ill tak5 9 ) ! *ildr54 ,z = love he came d[n & took fle% to be l !m1 & did take _! s9 & mis]y (f !m1 & s 0 cont5t to be look$ ^u by ,god z 9 ! plate ( s9n]s1 z ! *ief s9n]1 s he is cont5t & desir\s t we %\ld look on him z 9 ! place ( s9n]s1 z dy+1 z ris+ = u1 z hav+ no excell5cy or privilege incommunicable to u4 ,& ?is 0 n hid f ! *ur* ( old1 b pres5t$ z ! gr& consolation1 8,?y dead m5 %all live1 toge!r ) my dead body !y %all rise40 ,&1 !re=e1 may poor s\ls awake & s+4 ,?\gh !y mu/ dwell 9 ! du/1 yet z ! dew & influ5ce ( heav5 make? h]bs to spr+ out ( ! e>?1 s ! virtue ( ?is resurrection %all make ! e>?1 & sea1 & air1 to ca/ out & r5d] _! dead1 ,isa4 xxvi4 #ai4 ,^u :at a sure & /rong *a9 hangs ! salvation ( poor s9n]s8 ,i wi% ,*ri/ians might salute "o ano!r ) ?is 8,*ri/ is ris51 & s com=t "o ano!r ) ^! words10--or r1 t e "o w\ld apply ?is cordial to 8 own he>t1 8,*ri/ is ris510 & y "k :at a gold5 *a9 ?is drawe? aft] x1 !re=e we mu/ rise & live4 ,! o!r cause1 :i* is m imm$iate1 & w actively accompli% x1 is ! ,_s dwell+ 9 u1 = !re is a suitable me?od "h too4 ,z ! ,"l fir/ rais$ ! head1 ,*ri/1 & w !n raise ! memb]s1 & he t do? ! "o _c b d ! o!r1 s ! ,_s fir/ raise? ! s\l f ! w(ul fall into s91 :i* kill$ u1 & s make? x a temple1 & ! body too1 = bo? are b\ght ) a price1 &1 !re=e1 ! ,_s possesse? bo?4 ,b ! inmo/ resid5ce is 9 ! s\l1 & ! bodily memb]s are made s]vants ( righte\sness1 :i* is a great hon\r & dignity1 9 reg>d ( t base employm5t !y _h once1 & s x is mo/ suitable t he :o ha? ?us dwelt 9 bo? repair 8 own dwell+-h\se4 ,= "h x is ru9\s1 &1 !re=e1 mu/ be ca/ d[n4 ,b because x 0 once a temple = ! holy ,god1 !re=e x w be repair$ & built aga94 ,= he t once hon\r$ x ) 8 pres5ce w n suff] corruption always to dwell 9 x1 = :at ,*ri/1 by 8 humiliation & suff]+1 pur*as$1 ! ,_s ha? ?is commission to p]=m x2 & :at is x b ! re/itution ( mank9d to a happi] e/ate 9 ! second ,adam ?an ev] ! fir/ 0 into8 ,n[1 s9ce our ,"l :o pleas$ to take on our fle%1 did n put x (f aga91 b admits x to ! fell[%ip ( ! same glory 9 heav51 9 t he di$1 he dies no m1 dea? ha? no m dom9ion ov] him1 he w nev] be we>i$ or a%am$ ( t human clo?+ ( fle%4 ,&1 !re=e1 c]ta9ly t ! *ildr5 may be l ! fa!r1 ! foll[]s1 _! capta91 ! memb]s n disproportion$ to ! head1 ! bran*es n diff]5t & het]og5e\s to ! /ock1 & t our ris+ 9 ,*ri/ may leave no foot/ep ( our fall+1 no rema9d] ( our mis]y1 ! ,_s ( ,*ri/ w also quick5 ! mortal bodies ( believ]s1 & make !m l ,*ri/'s glori\s body4 ,?is mu/ be done ) div9e p[]1--& :at m p[]ful ?an ! ,_s8 ,= x is ! spirits or subtile p>ts 9 all creatures t cause? all motions1 & worke? all effects4 ,:at !n is t almighty ,_s n able to d8 ,y h %ad[s ( ?is 9 nature1 yea1 conv9c+ evid5ces =1 :at is ! spr+ b a resurrection ( ! e>?8 ,is n ! _w e ye> r5ew$1 & rise? aga9 out ( ! grave ( w9t]1 z y f9d elegantly express$1 ,psalm cvii8 ,& do? n ! gra9s ( se$ die 9 ! clods be=e !y rise to ! h>ve/1 #a ,cor4 xv4 ,all ! vicissitudes & alt]ations 9 nature give u a pla9 draught ( ?is great *ange1 & c]ta9ly x is "o ,_s t effects all4 ,b ?\gh !re be ! same p[] requir$ to raise up ! bodies ( ! godly & ungodly1 yet1 ,o :at inf9ite di/ance & diff]5ce 9 ! nature & ends ( _! resurrections6 ,!re is ! resurrection ( life1 & ! resurrection ( condemnation1 ,john v4 #bi4 ,o6 happy !y :o rise to life t ev] !y di$6 ,b1 ,o mis]able1 ?rice wret*$ are all o!rs t !y may n be dead = ev]6 ,! immortality ( ! s\l 0 inf9ite mis]y1 because x is t :i* et]nizes _! mis]y1 b :5 ?is ov]plus is add$1 ! incorruptibility ( ! body1 & s ! :ole man made an inconsumable subject = t fire to fe$ ^u p]petually1 :at he>t c conceive x )\t horror6 ,& yet we he> x (t5 )\t any su* affection4 ,x is a /range life t dea? is ! only refre%m5t ( x1 & yet ?is may n be _h1 8!y %all seek dea?1 & x %all fly f !m40 ,n[1 my belov$1 ,i w\ld desire ?is disc\rse might op5 way = ! he>ty & cordial ent]ta9m5t ( ! gospel1 & t y might be p]suad$ to awake unto righte\sness1 & s9 no m1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #cd4 ,be n deceiv$1 my bre?r51 8fle% & blood _c inh]it ! k+dom ( ,god40 ,c]ta9ly1 if y h no o!r image ?an :at y came into ! _w )al1 y _c h ?is hope1 to be con=m$ "o day to ! glori\s body ( ,*ri/4 ,:at w become ( y 9 t day1 :o decl>e n[ by ! cont9u$ v5t ( y\r he>ts t ?is ,holy ,_s dwells n 9 y8 ,&1 alas6 h[ _m are su*8 ,oh6 pity y\rselves1 y\r s\ls & bodies bo?4 ,if = love to y\r bodies y w foll[ its pres5t lu/s1 & c>e only = ! ?+s ( ! body1 y act ! greate/ enmity & ho/ility aga9/ y\r own bodies4 ,consid]1 ,i besee* y1 ! et]nal /ate ( bo?1 & y\r c>e & /udy w run 9 ano!r *annel4 ,& = y :o h any work+ ( ! ,_s 9 y1 :e!r conv9c+ y ( s9 & mis]y1 & ( righte\sness 9 ,*ri/1 or sometimes com=t+ y by ! ^w appli$ to y\r he>t1 or tea*+ y ano!r way ?an ! _w walks into1 ,i recomm5d unto y t ( ! apo/le's1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #eh4 8,:]e=e1 my bre?r5 be /eadfa/1 c4 always ab\nd+ 9 ! "w ( ! ,"l1 kn[+ y\r lab\r is n 9 va940 ,s]mon ,,xxxii4 ,v]se #ab4--8,!re=e1 bre?r51 we are debtors1 n to ! fle%1 to live aft] ! fle%10 c4 ,all ?+s 9 ,*ri/ianity h a ne> & /rait conjunction4 ,x is s entire & absolute a piece1 t if "o l9k be loos$ all ! *a9 falls to ! gr\nd1 & if "o be well fa/5$ ^u ! he>t x br+s all along/ ) x4 ,"s speak ( all tru?s1 ev5 9 nature1 t !y are knit s toge!r t any tru? may be conclud$ out ( e tru?1 at lea/ by a long circuit ( d$uction & reason+4 ,b :atsoev] be ( t1 c]ta9ly religion is a m entire ?+1 & all ! p>ts ( x m ne>ly conjo9$ toge!r1 t !y may mutually en=ce "o ano!r4 ,precepts & promises are ?us l9k$ toge!r1 t if any s\l lay hold1 inde$1 ^u any promise ( grace1 he draws along/ ) x ! obligation ( "s precept to walk suitable to su* preci\s promises4 ,!re is no enc\ragem5t y c inde$ fa/5 ^u1 b x w jo9 y z ne>ly to ! comm&m5t2 & no consolation 9 ! gospel1 t do? n c>ry )9 its bosom an exhortation to holy walk+4 ,aga91 on ! o!r h&1 !re is no precept b x %\ld lead y /raightway to a promise2 no exhortation1 b x is environ$ be=e & beh9d ) a /rong consolation1 to make x pi]ce ! deep]1 & g d[n ! sweet]4 ,!re=e1 y see h[ easily ! apo/le digresse? f ! "o to ! o!r1--h[ sweetly & p]t95tly ^! are int]wov5 9 8 disc\rse4 ,! fir/ ^w ( ! *apt] is a ^w ( /rong consolation1 8,!re is no condemnation to !m t are 9 ,*ri/10 & ?is l a flood c>ries all d[n ) x1--all precepts & exhortations1 & ! s\l ( a believ] ) !m2 &1 !re=e1 he subjo9s an exhortation to holy & spiritual walk+ ^u t v gr\nd4 ,& because comm&m5ts ( ?is nature w n float 7s to speak7 unless !y h mu* wat] ( t k9d1 & _c h su* a swift c\rse except ! tide ( su* enc\ragem5ts fl[ fa/1 !re=e he op5e? t spr+ aga9 9 ! prec$+ words1 & lette? ! riv]s ( consolation fl[ =?1 ev5 ! hope ( immortality & et]nal life2 & ?is c]ta9ly w raise up a s\l t 0 on gr\nd1 & c>ry him above 9 motion ( ob$i5ce2 &1 !re=e1 he may well1 9 ! next place1 /ir !m up to _! duty1 & m9d !m ( _! obligation4 8,!re=e1 bre?r51 we are debtors n to ! fle%40 ,to make ?is ! m effectual1 he drops x 9 ) affection1 9 a sweet compilation ( love & equality1 bre?r54 ,!re is no?+ s p[]ful 9 p]suasion z love2 x w sweet5 a bitt] & unpleasant repro(1 & make x g d[n m easily ?\gh x make? less noise ?an ?reat5+s & sev]ity & au?ority2 yet x is m =cible1 = x ins9uates itself1 & 9 a mann] surprise? ! s\l1 & s prev5te? all resi/ance4 ,z :5 ! sun made ! travell] "p ) 8 cloak17#bjg7 :]eas ! w9d & ra9 made him hold x fa/]2 s affection w prevail :]e au?ority & t]ror _c2 x w melt t :i* a /rong] p[] _c break4 ,! /ory ( ,elijah1 #a ,k+s xix4 may give "s repres5tation ( ?is4 ,! ,"l 0 n 9 ! /rong w9d1 nor 9 ! t]rible e>?quake1 nor yet 9 ! fire1 b 9 ! calm /ill voice4 ,! ,"l ha? *os5 ?is way ( publi%+ 8 grace 9 ! gospel1 because ! sum ( x is love to s9n]s1 & good w t[>ds m54 ,he holds x =? 9 ! calm voice ( love1 & ^? :o are 8 ambassadors %\ld be clo!d ) su* an affection1 if !y int5d to prevail ) m51 to engage _! affections4 ,o6 t we 7 possess$ ) t bro!rly love "o t[>ds ano!r = ! salvation "o ( ano!r2 especially1 t ! prea*]s ( ! gospel might be ?us k9dly affection$ t[>ds o!rs1 & t y w\ld take x ?us1 ! call+ y (f ! ways ( s9 z an act ( ! greate/ love4 ,b !n consid] ! equality ( ?is obligation1 = !re is no?+ press$ ^u y b :at lie? z heavily ^u !m t presse? x4 ,?is debt b9ds all4 ,o6 t ! m9i/]s ( ! gospel c\ld c>ry ! impression ( ?is on _! he>ts1 t :5 !y p]suade o!rs !y may )al p]suade !mselves1 & :5 !y speak to o!rs !y may sit d[n among ! he>]s4 ,if an apo/le ( s em95t dignity levelle? himself 9 ?is consid]ation1 8!re=e1 bre?r51 we are debtors10--h[ mu* m ought pa/ors & tea*]s to come 9 ! same rank & degree ( debt & obligation ) o!rs4 ,truly ?is is ! great ob/ruction ( ! success ( ! gospel1 t ^? :o b9d on burd5s on o!rs d n !mselves t\* !m ) "o ( _! f+]s1 & :ile !y seem s]i\s 9 p]suad+ o!rs1 yet )al decl>e by _! c>riage t !y d n believe !mselves :at !y be> ^u o!rs1 s t prea*+ seeme? to be an impo/ure1 & affections 9 p]suad+ ( o!rs to be borr[$1 z x 71 9 a sc5e1 to be laid d[n aga9 out ( x4 ,b !n aga91 !re is a misconceit among p t ?is holy & spiritual walk+ is n ( common obligation1 b peculi> to ! prea*]s ( ! gospel4 ,_m make _! reckon+ s1 z if !y 7 n call$ to su* high aims & great endeav\rs4 ,b truly1 my belov$1 ?is is a ?+ ( common conc]nm5t4 ,! ,holy ,gho/ ha? levell$ u all 9 ?is po9t ( duty1 z he ha? equally exalt$ all 9 ! mo/ sub/antial dignities & privileges ( ! gospel4 ,?is bond is ^u ! highe/ & ^u ! l[e/4 ,greatness do? n exempt f x1 & meanness do? n exclude f x4 ,?\gh commonly great p]sons fancy an immunity f ! /rictness ( a holy cons]vation because ( _! greatness1 & (t5 mean & l[ p]sons pret5d a fre$om f su* a high obligation because ( _! l[ness1 yet c]ta9ly all are debt b\nd ?is way1 & mu/ "o day give acc\nt4 ,y t are poor & unle>n$1 & h n receiv$ great ?+s ( t nature f ,god1 d n ?9k y\rselves free1 d n absolve y\rselves1 = !re is inf9ite debt besides4 ,y w h no place = t excuse1 t y _h n great p>ts1 7 n le>n$1 & s =?4 ,= z ! obligation rea*es y all1 s !re is z pat5t a way to ! ex]cise ( religion 9 ! poore/ cottage z 9 ! highe/ palace4 ,y may s]ve ,god z acceptably 9 little1 z o!rs may d 9 mu*4 ,!re is no condition s l[ & abject t laye? any re/ra9t on ?is noble s]vice & employm5t4 ,?is jewel loses n its beauty & virtue1 :5 x lie? 9 a dunghill m ?an :5 x is set 9 gold4 ,b let u inquire fur!r into ?is debt4 8,we are debtors10 sai? he1 & he in/ance? :at is n ! cr$itor1 by :i* he give? u to und]/& :o is ! true cr$itor1 n ! fle%1 &1 !re=e1 to make out ! j opposition1 x mu/ be ! ,_s4 ,we are debtors1 !n1 to ! ,_s4 ,& :at is ! debt we owe to him8 ,we may "k x t same way1 we owe n to ! fle% s mu* z to make u live aft] its guidance & direction1 & fulfil its lu/s4 ,!n1 by due consequ5ce1 we owe s mu* to ! ,_s1 z t we %\ld live aft] ! ,_s1 & resign ourselves :olly to him1 8 guidance & direction4 ,!re is a tw(old k9d ( debt ^u ! creature1 "o remissible & p>donable1 ano!r irremissible & unp>donable1 7s to speak17 ! debt ( s91 & t is ! guilt ( x1 :i* is no?+ else ?an ! obligation ( ! s9n] ov] to et]nal condemnation by virtue ( ! curse ( ,god4 ,e s9n] come? "u ?is debt to div9e ju/ice1 ! des]t ( et]nal wra?1 & ! actual ord9ation by a div9e s5t5ce to t wra?4 ,n[1 inde$1 ?is debt 0 insoluble to u1 & utt]ly unpayable until ,god s5t 8 ,son to be our caution]1 & he ha? paid ! debt 9 8 own p]son1 by be>+ our curse1 & s made x p>donable to s9n]s1 obta9$ a relaxation f t w(ul obligation to dea?4 ,& ?is debt1 y see1 is :olly dis*>g$ to !m t are 9 ,*ri/1 by ano!r s5t5ce repeal+ ! =m] curse1--v]4 #a 8,!re is no condemnation to !m t are 9 ,*ri/40 ,b !re is ano!r debt1 :i* ,i may call a debt ( duty & ob$i5ce1 :i*1 z x 0 antec$5t to s91 ev5 b9d+ innoc5t ,adam1 s ! obligation ( ! debt ( s9 ha? be5 s f> f tak+ x away t x is r increas$ exce$+ly1 & ?is debt is unp>donable & indisp5sable4 ,! m ( ! debt ( s9 be p>don$1 & ! m ! curse be disp5s$ )1 ! m ! s9n] owes ( love & ob$i5ce to ,god4 8,%e lov$ mu*1 because mu* 0 =giv510--& ! m 0 =giv5 ( s9 ! m %e ow$ ( love1 & ! m debt 0 dis*>g$ ! m %e 0 indebt$ to him4 ,&1 !re=e1 aft] ?is g5]al acquittance ( all believ]s1 v]4 #a1 he presse? ?is obligation ! m /rongly4 8,!re=e1 bre?r51 we are debtors40 ,x is l t debt spok5 (1 ,rom4 xiii41 8,owe no man any ?+1 b love "o ano!r10 :i* is n meant t x is unlawful to be debtors to m51 b r1 :at ye owe1 or all ?+s else1 pay x1 & ye are free4 ,y\r debt ceases & y\r bond is cancell$4 ,b z = ! debt ( love & b5evol5ce1 y mu/ s owe t to all m51 z nev] to be dis*>g$ ( x1 nev] to be fre$ f x4 ,:5 y h done all ?is ha? no limitation ( "t or action1 ev5 s x is "h4 ,o!r debts :5 paid1 m5 cease to be debtors1 !n !y are free1 b "h ! m he pays ! m he is b\nd to pay1--he owe?1 & he owe? et]nally4 ,8 bond is nev] cancell$ z long z he cont9ues a creature subsi/+ 9 ,god1 & abides a r$eem$ "o 9 ,*ri/4 ,= ^! cont9u+1 8 obligation is et]nally rec5t & fre% z ! fir/ day4 ,& ?is do? n at all obscure ! inf9ite grace ( ,god1 or dim9i% ! happ9ess ( sa9ts1 t !y are n fre$ f ?is debt ( love & ob$i5ce1 b r illu/rates ! "o & increases ! o!r1 = x _c be suppos$ to consi/ ) ! wisdom & hol9ess ( ,god to loose 8 creature f t obligation ( lov+ ob$i5ce & subjection1 :i* is ess5tial to x1 & x is no less repugnant to ! happ9ess ( ! creature to be free f righte\sness unto s94 ,n[1 ?is debt ( duty & ob$i5ce ha? a ?reefold bond1 :i* because !y /& 9 vig\r uncancell$ = all et]nity1 !re=e ! obligation aris+ f !m is et]nal too4 ,! bond ( creation1 ! bond ( r$emption1 & ! bond ( sanctification1 ^! are di/+ui%$ accord+ to ! p]sons ( ! ,tr9ity1 :o appe> mo/ em95tly 9 !m4 ,we owe our be+ to ! fa!r1 9 :om 8we live & move & h our be+1 = he made u1 & n we ourselves1 & we are all ! works ( 8 h&s40 ,n[1 ! debt accru+ f ?is is inf9ite4 ,if m5 conceive !mselves s mu* oblig$ to o!rs = a petty c\rtesy z to be _! s]vants1--if !y owe m to _! p>5ts1 ! in/rum5ts ( _! br++ =? into ! _w1 ,o h[ inf9itely m owe we to ,god1 ( :om we are1 & h all6 ,do? ! clay owe s mu* to ! pott]1 :o do? n make x1 b fa%ion x only8 ,& :at owe we to him t made u ( no?+1 & fa%ion$ u :ile we 7 yet )\t =m6 ,truly1 all relations1 all obligations evani% :5 ?is come? =?1 because all t a man ha? is less ?an himself1 ?an 8 immortal _s1 & t he owe? alone to ,god4 ,& besides1 :atsoev] debt !re is to o!r fell[ creatures 9 any ?+1 ,god is ! pr9cipal cr$itor 9 t bond4 ,all ! creatures are b ! s]vants ( ?is ,k+1 :i* at 8 sole appo9tm5t br+ along 8 gifts unto u1 &1 !re=e1 we owe no m to !m ?an to ! h&s ( ! mess5g] t is s5t4 ,n[1 by ?is acc\nt no?+ is our own1 n ourselves1 n our memb]s1 n our goods1 b all are 81 & to be us$ & be/[$1 n at ! w & arbitrim5t ( creatures1 b to be absolutely & solely at 8 disposal :o ha? ! sole sov]eign "r to !m &1 !re=e1 y may take up ! he9\sness ( s91 h[ mon/r\s & mis%ap5 a ?+ x is1 t breaks ?is inviolable law ( creation1 & )draws ! creature f subjection to him1 9 :om alone x c subsi/4 ,o h[ disord]$ are ! c\rses & lives ( m56 ,m5 liv+ to !mselves1 _! own lu/s1 aft] _! own w1 z if !y _h made !mselves4 ,m5 us+ _! memb]s z weapons ( unrighte\sness aga9/ ,god1 z if _! tongues1 & h&s1 & feet 7 _! own1 or ! devils1 & n ,god's4 ,call to m9d ?is obligation1 8rememb] ?y ,creator40 ,t mem5to w\ld be a /rong engagem5t to ano!r c\rse ?an mo/ take4 ,h[ absurd w\ld y ?9k x to please y\rselves 9 displeas+ him1 if y b m9d$ ! bond ( creation6 ,b :5 !re are o!r two sup]add$1 :at we owe to ! ,son = com+ d[n 9 ! lik5ess ( s9ful fle% = u1 & :at we owe to ! ,holy ,gho/ = quick5+ our spirits1 & aft]w>d = ! resurrection ( our bodies1 ^: he>ts w\ld n ^! ov]come & lead captive to 8 love & ob$i5ce8 ,s]mon ,,xxxiii4 ,v]ses #ab1 #ac4--8,!re=e1 bre?r51 we are debtors1 n to ! fle%1 to live aft] ! fle%2 = if ye live aft] ! fle%1 ye %all die10 c4 ,0 t n en\gh to conta9 m5 9 ob$i5ce to ,god--! v ess5tial bond ( dep5d5ce ^u ,god z ! orig9al & f\nta9 ( 8 be+6 ,& yet man ha? ca/ away ?is cord f him1 & )drew f t allegiance he did owe to 8 ,mak]1 by transgress+ 8 holy comm&m5ts4 ,b ,god1 n will+ t all %\ld p]i%1 ha? confirm$ & /r5g!n$ t primitive obligation by two o!r z /rong if n m4 ,if ! ,fa!r did mo/ em95tly appe> 9 ! fir/1 ! ,son is manife/$ 9 ! second1 & t is ! "w ( ! r$emption ( man1 no less glori\s ?an 8 fir/ creation4 ,he made him fir/1 & !n he s5t 8 own ,son 9 ! lik5ess ( s9ful fle%1 to make him aga9 by 8 ,_s1 & n[ a ?reefold cord is n easily brok54 ,x seems ?is %\ld b9d inv9cibly1 & con/ra9 u n to be our own1 b ! ,"l's1 & n[ truly1 !y :o are 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 are ?rice indebt$ :olly to ,god4 ,b ! two la/ obligations are ! mo/ special & mo/ wond]ful1 t ,god s5t 8 ,son = u1 to r$eem u f s9 & mis]y1 & to re/ore man to happ9ess took on a mis]able & accurs$ habit1--t s glori\s a p]son gave himself = s base an "o1--t s excell5t a ,"l became a s]vant = ! rebel1--t he ^: ! e>? is1 & ! fulness !re(1 did empty himself ( all to supply u1--& 9 a ^w1 ! mo/ wond]ful ex*ange be made t ev] ! sun saw1 ,god = m51 8 life a ransom = _! life4 ,all ! r>e inv5tions & fanci$ /ories ( m5 come inf9itely %ort ( ?is4 ,! light nev] saw maje/y s abas$ & love s express$ z 9 ?is matt]1 & all to ?is purpose1 t we :o _h undone ourselves might be made up aga91 & ! righte\sness ( ! law fulfill$ 9 u4 ,at fir/ he made u1 b x co/ him no?+ b a ^w1 b n[1 to buy t :i* 0 tak5 captive by s91 & at s de> a rate1--8ye are b\ght ) a price1 & ?is price m preci\s ?an ! sum ( heav5 & e>? c\ld am\nt to40 ,suppose by "s r>e al*emy ! e>? 7 all conv]t$ into gold1 & ! heav5s into preci\s /ones1 yet ^! corruptible & mat]ial ?+s come z f> %ort ( ?is ransom z a heap ( dung is unproportion$ to a mass ( gold or heap ( jewels4 ,n[1 y t are ?us b\ght1 may ye n conclude1 8!re=e we are debtors10 & :]e(8 ,( ourselves1 = we1 our p]sons1 e/ates1 & all 7 sold1 & all are b\ght ) ?is price1 !re=e we are n our own1 b ! ,"l's1 &1 !re=e1 we ought to 8glorify ,god 9 our bodies & spirits :i* are 810 #a ,cor4 vi4 #bj4 ,%\ld we h5ce=? claim an int]e/ & propriety 9 ourselves8 ,%\ld we h a w ( our own8 ,%\ld we s]ve ourselves ) our memb]s8 ,o h[ mon/r\s & absurd 7 t6 ,c]ta9ly1 a believ+ he>t _c b look ^u t z ! greate/ indignity & vile/ impiety t ev] ! sun %9$ ^u4 ,+ratitude ha? a note ( ignom9y1 ev5 among hea!ns1 put ^u x4 ,!y e/eem$ ! reproa* ( x ! comp5d ( all reproa*es1 +ratum si dix]is1 omnia dix]is4 ,& truly x ha? ! mo/ abom9able visage ( any vice1 yea1 x is all s9s drawn ?r\gh o!r7#bjh7 9 "o table4 ,c]ta9ly a godly he>t _c b acc\nt ?is execrable & dete/able1 h5ce=? to h any prop] & peculi> w & pleasure1 & _c b devote itself :olly to 8 w & pleasure1 = ^: pleasure all 7 fir/ creat$1 & :o !n r$eem$ u by ! blood ( 8 ,son4 ,i wi% we c\ld h ?is image ( +ratitude always obs]vant to our eyes & m9ds :5 we are entic$ ) our lu/s to /udy our own satisfaction4 ,b !re is ano!r bond sup]add$ to ?is1 :i* mightily aggravates ! debt4 ,he ha? giv5 u 8 ,_s to dwell )91 z well z 8 ,son = u4 ,& ,o ! m>vell\s & /range effects t ?is ,_s ha? 9 ! fav\rs ( m56 ,he truly repairs t image ( ,god :i* s9 broke d[n4 ,he furni%e? ! s\l & supplies x 9 all its necessities4 ,he is a light & life to x1--a spr+ ( ev]la/+ life & consolation4 ,s t to ! ,_s we owe t we are made aga9 aft] 8 image1 & ! preci\s pur*ase ( ,*ri/ appli$ unto our s\ls4 ,= him ha? our ,savi\r left to execute 8 latt] w 9 behalf ( 8 *ildr54 ,& ^! ?+s are b ! fir/-fruits ( ! ,_s4 ,any peace1 or joy1 or love1 or ob$i5ce1 are b an e>ne/ ( t :i* is com+4 ,we %all be yet m behold5 to him4 ,:5 ! walls ( fle% are tak5 d[n1 he w c>ry =? ! s\l into t glori\s lib]ty ( ! sons ( ,god1 & n long aft] he %all quick5 our v du/1 & raise x up 9 glory to ! fell[%ip ( t happ9ess4 ,n[1 my belov$1 consid] :at all ?is t5ds to1--m>k ! inf]5ce y %\ld make f x4 8,!re=e we are debtors10 debtors inde$1 "u inf9ite obligations = inf9ite m]cies4 ,b :at is ! debt we owe8 ,truly x might be conceiv$ to be "s r>e ?+1 equival5t to su* unconceivable b5efits4 ,b m>k :at x is1 8,to live aft] ! ,_s1 & n aft] ! fle%10 to con=m our affections & actions1 & ! t5or ( our way & c\rse to ! direction ( ! ,_s1 to h our spirits l$ & enlight5$ by ! ,holy ,_s1 & n to foll[ ! indictm5t ( our fle% & c>nal m9ds4 ,n[1 truly1 x is a wond] t x is no o!r ?+ ?an ?is1 = ?is is no o!r ?+ ?an :at we owe to ourselves1 & to our own natures1 s to speak1 = truly !re is a con=mity & suitabl5ess ( "s ?+s to ! v nature ( man t is beautiful1--"s ?+s are dec5t & becomes x1 o!r ?+s are undec5t & uncomely1 unsuitable to ! v reasonable be+ ( man1 s t !y put a /a9 & blot ^u x4 ,n[1 inde$1 !re is no?+ c be conceiv$ m agreeable to ! v con/itution ( man's nature ?an ?is1 t ! f> bett] & m excell5t "p %\ld lead & comm&1 & ! bas] & e>?ly "p %\ld obey & foll[4 ,t ! fle% %\ld m9i/] & s]ve ! _s1 8do? n ev5 nature itself tea* x80 ,& yet no heavi] yoke is put ^u u ?an :at our own nature ha? put ^u u already1 :i* inde$ is wond]ful6 ,& c]ta9ly ?is wond]ful attemp]+ ( 8 laws unto ! v natural exig5ce ( ! _s ( man1 makes ! transgression ( !m s mu* ! m he9\s4 ,n[1 all ^! ?ree =em5tion$ bonds d jo9tly b9d on ?is law ^u man4 ,9 g5]al !y oblige /rongly to subjection & ob$i5ce to ! w ( ,god1 b p>ticul>ly1 !y h a con/ra9+ influ5ce ^u ?is liv+ 8aft] ! ,_s10 & n 8aft] ! fle%40 ,our v creation speaks ?is =?1 :5 ,god made man aft] 8 own image1 :5 he beautifi$ ! _s ( man ) t div9e similitude & lik5ess1 9 t he brea!d a _s f heav51 & took a body out ( ! du/1 & !n exalt$ t heav5ly piece to "s p>ticipation ( 8 own nature4 ,do? n all ?is cry al\d ^u u1 t ! ord] ( creation is n[ dissolv$1--t ! beauty ( x is m>r$1--t all is turn$ upside d[n1--:5 m5's passions & s5ses are _! only guides1 & ! pr9ciples ( light 9 _! consci5ce are *ok$ & /ifl$8 ,do? n all ?is tea* u pla9ly t we %\ld n 8live aft] ! fle%10--t we owe n s mu* to ?is bruti% "p z to en?rone x & emp[] x ov] u1--t x 7 vile/ an>*y1 & mo/ intol]able confusion & usurpation1 to give x ! p[] ov] u1 z mo/ m5 d1--t !re c be no ord] or beauty 9 man till ! _s be unfett]$ f ! *a9s ( fle%ly lu/s1 & re/or$ to ! native dignity1 & s keep ! body 9 subjection8 ,&1 inde$1 ,paul 0 s1 #a ,cor4 ix4 #bg4 8,i keep my body 9 subjection1 & beat x d[n1 because x is an imp]i\s slave1--an usurp+ slave1--& w comm&1 if n beat5 & kept "u40 ,aga91 ,*ri/1 ha? put a bond ^u u to ?is v same4 ,he ha? /r5g!n$ ?is obligation ) a new cord1 9 t he gave 8 preci\s life a ransom = ! s\ls ( m54 ,?is 0 ! pr9cipal ?+ he paid =--! body only be+ an accessory & app5dix to ! s\l--= x is said1 8,! r$emption ( _! s\l is preci\s1 & x cease? = ev]10 ,psal4 xlix4 #h1 &1 8,:at c a man give 9 ex*ange = 8 s\l10 ,m>k viii4 #cg4 ,= :at mat]ial ?+ c equalize a _s8 ,_m ?+s may be _h m preci\s & f9e ?an ! body1 b all ( !m h no proportion to a spiritual be+4 ,n[1 !n1 9 t s de> a ransom1 & s inf9ite a price mu/ be giv5 = ! _s ( man1 x decl>es ! inf9ite wor? & excell5cy ( x above ! body1 & above all visible ?+s4 ,& "h is1 inde$1 ! greate/ confirmation t c be imag9$4 ,god ha? valu$ x1 he ha? put ! s\l ( man 9 ! balance1 to f9d some?+ equal 9 weight ( dignity & wor? & :5 all t is 9 heav5 & e>? is put 9 ! o!r scale1 ! s\l is d[n weight by f>4 ,!re is su* di/ance t !re is no proportion2 only ! life & blood ( 8 own ,son weighs x d[n1 & is an ov]value1 & ?us1 9 our r$emption1 we h a visible demon/ration--z x 7--( ! inf9ite obligation ( ?is law1 n to live aft] t contemptible "p1 our fle%1 b to foll[ aft] ! motions & directions ( an enlight5$ _s1 n to sp5d our ?\ghts1 c>e1 & "t1 ^u ! body1 & mak+ provision = ! lu/s !re(--z mo/ m5 d1 & all by nature are n[ incl9$ to d--b to be tak5 up ) ! immortal preci\s jewel t is )91 h[ to h x rubb$ & cleans$ f all ! fil? t s9 & ! fle% ha? ca/ ^u x1 & re/or$ to t native beauty1 ! image ( ,god 9 righte\sness & hol9ess4 ,if y1 9 y\r practice & affection1 turn ! scales o!rwise1 & make ! body & ?+s ( ! body1 suppose ! :ole _w1 d[n-weight 9 y\r affection & imag9ation1 y h pla9ly contradict$ ! j measure ( ! sanctu>y1 &1 9 effect1 y decl>e t 8,*ri/ di$ 9 va910 & gave 8 life out ( an error & mi/ake ( ! wor? ( ! s\l4 ,y say he ne$$ n h giv5 su* a price = x1 see+ e day y weigh x d[n ) e trifle ( mom5t>y fle%ly satisfaction4 ,la/ly1 ,! ,_s b9ds ?is fa/ ^u u1 = ! s\l ( man he ha? *os5 = 8 habitation1 & !re he delights to dwell1 9 ! he>t ( ! contrite & humble1 & ?is he int5ds to beautify & g>ni%1 & to re/ore x to t primitive excell5cy x once _h4 ,! _s ( man is ne>] 8 nature1 & m capable ( be+ con=m$ unto x1 & !re=e 8 peculi> & special "w is ab\t our spirits4 ,fir/1 to enlight5 & conv9ce !m1 !n1 to re=m & direct !m & lead !m1 & ?is b9ds z =cibly1 & con/ra9e? a believ] c]ta9ly to resign himself to ! ,_s1 to /udy h[ to ord] 8 walk aft] t direction1 & to be m & m ab/ract$ f ! satisfaction ( 8 body2 else he _c *oose b grieve ! ,_s1 8 be/ fri5d1 :i* alone is ! f\nta9 ( joy & peace to him1 & be+ griev$1 _c b grieve himself next4 ,n[1 my belov$1 consid]1 if y owe s mu* to ! fle%1 :e!r or n x be s /eadable7#bji7 & pr(itable unto y8 ,& if y ?9k x c give y a suffici5t rew>d to comp5se all y\r pa9s 9 satisfy+ x1 g on1 b1 ,i believe1 y c reckon no good (fice t ev] x did y1 & y\r expectation is less4 ,:at fruit h y ( all1 b %ame & vexation ( consci5ce8 ,& :at c y expect b dea?1 ! la/ fruits ( x8 ,:at !n d y owe unto x8 ,are y debtors to its pleasure & satisfaction1 :i* ha? nev] done y good1 & w d y et]nal hurt8 ,consid] :e!r y are s mu* b\nd & oblig$ to x z to lose y\r s\ls = x1 7"o ( !m mu/ be17 & :e!r or n y be n m oblig$ to ,god ! ,fa!r1 & 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/1 to 8live aft] ! ,_s10 ?\gh = ! pres5t x %\ld be pa9ful to beat d[n y\r body4 ,y are debtors inde$1 b y owe no?+ to ! fle% b /ripes & mortification4 ,s]mon ,,xxxiv4 ,v]se #ac4--8;,= if ye live aft] ! fle%1 ye %all die1 b if ye ?r\gh ! ,_s d mortify ! de$s ( ! body1 ye %all live40 ,?\gh ! ,"l1 out ( 8 absolute sov]eignty1 might deal ) man 9 su* a way1 z no?+ %\ld appe> b 8 supreme w & almighty p[]1 he might simply comm& ob$i5ce1 & )\t any m p]suasions ei!r leave m5 to ! fr[>dness ( _! own natures1 or else p[]fully con/ra9 !m to _! duty1 yet he ha? *os5 t way t is mo/ suitable to 8 own wisdom1 & mo/ connatural to man's nature1 to lay out be=e him ! advantages & disadvantages1 & to use ^! z motives & p]suasives ( 8 ,_s4 ,= s9ce he ha? by 8 fir/ creation implant$ 9 man's s\l su* a pr9ciple z move? itself ^u ! pres5tation ( good or evil1 t ?is might n be 9 va91 he adm9i/]s all ! disp5sations ( ! law & gospel 9 a way suitable to t1 by prop\nd+ su* p[]ful motives z may incl9e & p]suade ! he>t ( man4 ,x is true1 !re's a secret draw+ )al necess>y1 ! pull ( ! ,fa!r's arm & p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 yet t :i* is visible or s5sible to ! s\l is ! fram+ ( all ?+s s z to engage x ^u rational t]ms4 ,x is set betwe5 two contr>ies1 dea? & life1--dea? :i* x naturally abhorre?1 & life :i* x naturally love?4 ,an ev5 balance is hold5 up be=e ! light ( ! consci5ce1 9 :i* ob$i5ce & s9 are weigh$1 & x is f\nd ev5 to ! conv9c+ ( ! _s ( man1 t !re are z _m disadvantages 9 ! "o z advantages 9 ! o!r4 ,?is 0 ! way t ,god us$ fir/ ) man 9 p>adise4 ,y rememb] ! t]ms run s1--8',:at day ?\ eate/ ?\ %alt die40 ,he h$g$ him 9 on ! "o side by a promise ( life1 on ! o!r by a ?reat5+ ( dea?4 ,& ^! two are v rational re/ra9ts1 suit$ to ! s\l ( man1 & 9 ! inw>d pr9ciples ( x1 :i* are a k9d ( in/9ct to t :i* is appreh5d$ good or ga9ful4 ,n[1 ?is v]se runs ev5 s 9 ! =m ( words 8,if ye live aft] ! fle% ye %all die40 ,y see ?is me?od is n *ang$ "u ! gospel1 =1 inde$1 x is natural to ! _s ( man1 & he ha? n[ mu* m ne$ ( all su* p]suasions1 because !re is a great *ange ( man's incl9ation to ! wor/ side4 ,all )9 is s disord]$ & p]v]se t a ?\s& h$ges ( p]suasive gr\nds _c d t :i* "o might h done at fir/4 ,!n !y 7 add$ out ( sup]abundance1 b n[ out ( necessity1--!n !y 7 set ab\t man to pres]ve him 9 8 natural frame & incl9ations1 b n[ !y are ne$ful to *ange & alt] !m q1 :i* is a k9d ( creation1 !re=e sai? ,david1 8create 9 me a new _s10 &1 !re=e1 ! gospel ab\nds 9 v>iety ( motives & inducem5ts1 9 great] v>iety1 ( f> m p[]ful inducem5ts ?an ! law4 ,"h is t great p]suasion tak5 f ! inf9ite ga9 or loss ( ! s\l ( man1 :i*1 if any ?+ be able to prevail1 ?is mu/ d1 see+ x is second$ ) "s natural incl9ation 9 ! s\l ( man to seek its own ga94 ,yet !re is a diff]5ce betwe5 ! nature ( su* l promises & ?reat5+s 9 ! fir/ cov5ant & 9 ! second4 ,9 ! fir/ cov5ant1 ?\gh life 0 freely promis$1 yet x 0 imm$iately annex$ to p]fect ob$i5ce z a consequ5t rew>d ( x4 ,x 0 fir/ly promis$ unto complete righte\sness ( m5's p]sons4 ,b 9 ! second cov5ant1 fir/ly & pr9cipally life et]nal1 grace & glory is promis$ to ,jesus ,*ri/ & 8 se$1 antec$5t to any condition or qualification ^u _! "p4 ,& !n aga91 all ! promises t run 9 way ( condition1 z1 8,he t believe? %all n p]i%10 c41 8,if ye walk aft] ! ,_s1 ye %all live40 ,^! are all ! consequ5t fruits ( t absolute graci\s disposition & resignation ( grace & life to !m :om ,*ri/ ha? *os54 ,& s _! believ+1 & walk+1 & obey+1 come? 9 pr9cipally z p>ts ( ! grace promis$1 & z witnesses & evid5ces & confirmations ( t life :i* is already begun1 & w n see an end4 ,besides t1 by virtue ( ^! absolute promises made to ! se$ ( ,*ri/1 & ,*ri/'s complete p]=mance ( all conditions 9 _! "n1 ! promises ( life are made to fai? pr9cipally1 :i* ha? ?is peculi> virtue to c>ry =? ! s\l to ano!r's righte\sness & suffici5cy1 & to bottom x ^u ano!r & 9 ! next place1 to holy walk+1 ?\gh mix$ ) _m infirmities1 :i* promise1 9 ! fir/ cov5ant1 0 only annex$ to p]fect & absolute ob$i5ce4 ,y he>d1 9 ! prec$+ v]se1 a /rong inducem5t tak5 f ! bond1 debt1 & duty we owe to ! ,_s1 to walk aft] x1 & ! want ( all obligation to ! fle%4 ,n[1 if hone/y & duty w n suffice to p]suade y1 z y "k 9 o!r ?+s x w\ld d ) any hone/ man1 pla9 equity is a suffici5t bond to him4 ,yet1 consid] :at ! apo/le subjo9s f ! damage1 & f ! advantage :i* may ( itself be ! topics ( p]suasion1 & s]ves to drive 9 ! nail ( debt & duty to ! head4 ,if y w n take ) ?is debt y owe to ! ,_s1 b /ill conceive !re is "s great] obligation ly+ on y1 to c>e = y\r bodies & satisfy !m1 !n1 ,i say1 behold ! end ( x1 :at fruit y mu/ "o day reap ( ! fle% & s]vice ( s94 8,if ye live aft] ! fle%1 y %all die40 ,b !n1 consid] ! fruit y %all reap ( ! ,_s1 & holy walk+ 8y %all live40 ,x is true ! fle% may flatt] y m = ! pres5t1 b ! end ( x w lie bitt] z dea?1 amplectitur ut /rangulet1 8! fle% embraces y t x may /rangle y40 ,& s if y knew all well y w\ld n ?9k y ow$ x any ?+ b enmity & hatr$ & mortification4 ,if y\r duty w n move y1 let ! love ( y\rselves & y\r s\ls p]suade y1 = x is an irrepealable /atute3 8,! wages ( s9 is dea?40 ,e way y *oose to fulfil ! lu/s ( y\r fle%1 & to make provision = x1 neglect+ ! et]nal welf>e ( y\r s\ls1 c]ta9ly x %all prove to y 8! tree ( ! k ( good & evil10 x %all be z ! =bidd5 fruit1 :i* in/ead ( p]=m+ t :i* 0 promis$ w br+ =? dea?1--! et]nal sep>ation ( ! s\l f ,god4 ,adam's s9 0 a brevi>y or epitome ( ! multipli$ & enl>g$ s9s ( mank9d4 ,y may see 9 ?is trag$y all y\r =tunes 7s to speak17--y may behold 9 x ! flatt]+ ins9uations & deceitful promises ( s9 & ,satan1 :o is a li> & murd]] f ! beg9n+1 & murd]$ man at fir/ by ly+ to him4 ,y f9d ! hook cov]$ ov] ) ! v>ni%$ bait ( an imag9>y life & happ9ess1 satisfaction promis$ to ! eye1 to ! ta/e1 & to ! m9d4 ,& ^u ^! enticem5ts1 man bewit*$ & )drawn f 8 ,god1 aft] ^! va9 & empty %ad[s1 :i*1 :5 he cat*$ hold ^u1 he himself 0 caught & laid hold ^u by ! wra? ( ,god1--by dea? & all ! mis]ies be=e x or aft] x4 ,n[1 "h is ! map ( ! _w1--= all t is 9 ! _w is b a l>g] volume ( t same k9d1 8! lu/ ( ! eyes1 ! lu/ ( ! fle%1 & ! pride ( life60 ,albeit !y h be5 kn[n & f\nd to be ! notable/ & grosse/ deceiv]s1 & e man1 aft] he ha? sp5t 8 days 9 pursuit & lab\r = !m1 is con/ra9$ to ackn[l$ge at l5g?1 ?\gh too late1 t all t is 9 ! _w is b an impo/ure1 a delusion1 a dream1 & worse1 yet e man he>k5s aft] ^! same flatt]ies & lies t ha? ca/ d[n s _m w\nd$1 & made s _m /rong ones to fall by !m4 ,e man tru/s ! _w & 8 own fle%1 z if !y 7 ( good report & ( kn[n integrity4 ,& ?is is m5's mis]y1 t no man w le>n wisdom ^u o!rs exp5ses1 ^u ! w(ul & tragical example ( s _m o!rs1 b g on z confid5tly n[1 aft] ! discov]y ( ^! deceiv]s1 z if ?is 7 ! fir/ "t !y _h made su* promises1 & us$ su* fair words to m54 ,h !y n be5 ^! six ?\s& ye>s almo/ delud+ ! _w8 ,& h we n z _m te/imonies ( _! falsehood1 z !re h be5 p]sons 9 all ages be=e u8 ,aft] ,adam ha? ta/$ ( ?is tree ( pleasure & f\nd ano!r fruit gr[+ on x & t is dea?1 %\ld ! po/]ity be s mad z to be m$dl+ /ill ) ! =bidd5 tree8 ,& :]e=e =bidd58 ,because de/ructive to ourselves4 ,"k !n & consid]1 belov$ 9 ! ,"l1 t y %all reap no o!r ?+ ( all y\r lab\rs & endeav\rs aft] ! fle%1 all y\r toil+ & p]plex+ c>es1 all y\r excessive pa9s 9 ! mak+ provision = y\r lu/s1 & c>+ = ! body only1 y %all reap no o!r h>ve/ ( all1 b dea? & corruption4 ,dea?1 y ?9k t is a common lot1 & y _c es*ew x h[ev]1 nay1 b ! dea? "h meant is ( ano!r sort1 9 respect ( :i* y may call dea? life4 ,x is ! ev]la/+ de/ruction ( ! s\l f ! pres5ce ( ,god & ! glory ( 8 p[]4 ,x is ! fall+ ( t inf9ite weight ( ! wra? ( ! ,lamb ^u y1 9 respect ( :i*1 m\nta9s & hills w be ?\ght light1 & m5 w\ld r wi% to be cov]$ ) !m1 ,rev4 vi4 #af4 ,suppose1 n[1 y c\ld swim 9 a riv] ( delights & pleasures1 7:i* yet is giv5 to none1 = truly1 ^u a j reckon+1 x w be f\nd t ! anxiety1 & grief1 & bitt]ness1 t is int]m+l$ ) all e>?ly delights1 swall[s up ! sweetness ( !m17 yet x w b c>ry y d[n ere y be aw>e1 into ! sea ( dea? & de/ruction1 z ! fi% t swim & sport = a :ile 9 ,jordan1 are c>ri$ d[n into ! ,dead sea ( ,sodom1 :]e !y are pres5tly suffocat$ & ext+ui%$17#baj7 or1 z a malefactor is c>ri$ ?r\gh a pleasant palace to ! gall[s1 s m5 walk ?r\gh ! delights ( _! fle%1 to _! own endless torm5t & de/ruction4 ,see+ !n1 my belov$1 t y\r s9s & lu/s :i* y are incl9$ & accu/om$ to1 w c]ta9ly kill y1 if y ent]ta9 !m1 !n nature itself w\ld tea* y ! law ( self-def5ce1--to kill1 ere y be kill$1 to kill s91 ere x kill y1--to mortify ! de$s & lu/s ( ! body1 :i* ab\nd among y1 or !y w c]ta9ly mortify y1 t is1 make y die4 ,n[1 if self love c\ld tea* y ?is1 :i* ! love ( ,god _c p]suade y to1 yet x is well1 = be+ once l$ unto ,god1 & mov$ to *ange y\r c\rse1 ^u ! fe> & appreh5sion ( ! inf9ite dang] t w ensue4 ,c]ta9ly if y 7 b a little acqua9t$ ) ! sweetness ( ?is life1 & goodness ( y\r ,god1 y w\ld f9d ! p[] ( ! =m] argum5t a debito1 f debt & duty1 ^u y\r _s4 ,let ?is once lead y unto ,god1 & y w n want t :i* w con/ra9 y to abide1 & nev] to dep>t f him4 ,if y mortify ! de$s ( ! body1 y %all live4 ,z s9 decays1 y increase & gr[1 z s9s die1 y\r s\ls live1 & x %all be a sure pl$ge to y ( t et]nal life4 ,& ?\gh ?is be pa9ful & labori\s yet consid]1 t x is b ! cutt+ (f ( a rott5 memb]1 t w\ld corrupt ! :ole body1 & ! want ( x w nev] maim or mutilate ! body1 = y %all live p]fectly :5 s9 is p]fectly expir$1 & out ( life1 & accord+ z s9 is ne>] expir+1 & ne>] ! grave1 y\r s\ls are ne>] t endless life4 ,if ?is d n move u1 :at c be said next8 ,:at %all he d m to 8 v9ey>d8 ,s]mon ,,xxxv4 ,v]ses #ac1 #ad4--8;,= if ye live aft] ! fle%1 ye %all die2 b if ye ?r\gh ! ,_s d mortify ! de$s ( ! body1 ye %all live4 ,= z _m z are l$ by ! ,_s ( ,god1 !y are ! sons ( ,god40 ,! life & be+ ( _m ?+s consi/s 9 union1--sep>ate !m1 & !y rema9 n ! same1 or !y lose _! virtue4 ,x is mu* m ?us 9 ,*ri/ianity1 ! p[] & life ( x consi/s 9 ! union ( ^! ?+s t ,god ha? conjo9$1 s t if any man pret5d to "o ?+ ( x1 & neglect ! o!r1 he ha? really none ( !m4 ,& to hold to ! subject 9 h&1 !re are ?ree ?+s1 :i*1 jo9$ toge!r 9 ! he>ts ( ,*ri/ians1 h a great deal ( =ce3 ! duty ( a ,*ri/ian1 & 8 rew>d1 & 8 dignity4 ,8 "w & lab\r seems h>d & unpleasant1 :5 consid]$ alone1 b ! rew>d sweet5s x1 :5 x is jo9tly believ$4 ,8 duty seems too high1 & 8 lab\r great1 yet ! consid]ation ( ! real dignity he is advanc$ unto1 & privilege he has receiv$1 w raise up ! _s to great & high attempts1 & to su/a9 great lab\rs4 ,mortification is ! "w & lab\r1 life1 et]nal life1 is ! rew>d4 ,foll[+ ! ,_s is ! ,*ri/ian's duty1 b to be ! son ( ,god1 t is 8 dignity4 ,mortification s\nds v h>% at fir/4 ,! he>ts ( m5 say1 8,x is a h>d say+1 :o c he> x80 ,& inde$ ,i _c d5y b x is s to our corrupt nature1 & !re=e s hold5 out 9 ,scripture4 ,! words *os5 to press x express mu* pa9 & pa9s1 mu* torm5t & lab\r4 ,x is n s easy & trivial a bus9ess to =sake s91 or subdue x1 z _m ?9k1 :o only ?9k x easy because !y h nev] tri$ x4 ,x is a circumcision ( ! =esk9 ( ! he>t1 & y "k h[ x disabl$ a :ole city1 7,g54 xxxiv47 & h[ x enrag$ ! he>t ( a t5d] "m1 ,exod4 iv4 #bf4 ,x is ! excision or cutt+ (f a memb]1 & ^! ! mo/ de> & preci\s1 be x ! "r h& or "r foot1 :i* is a liv+ dea?1 z x 71 ev5 to kill a man :ile he is alive4 ,x is a new bir?1 & ! pa9s & ?roes ( ! bir? are kn[n4 ,reg5]ation c]ta9ly ha? a travail+ pa9 )9 x1 insomu* t ,paul travail$ 9 pa9 till x 7 accompli%$ 9 ^!1 ,gal4 iv4 #ai4 ,?\gh m5 conceive s9 9 pleasure1 yet !y _c be rid ( t deadly burd5 )\t ?roes & pa9s1 & to half ?is "w1 or to be remiss or neglig5t 9 x1 is z fooli% & unwise z = a *ild to /ay long 9 ! place ( break+ =?1 z ! ,"l compla9s ( ,ephraim1 ,hos4 xiii4 #ac4 8,he is an unwise son1 = he %\ld n /ay long 9 ! place ( ! break+ =? ( *ildr540 ,x is "o ( ! greate/ follies1 n to lab\r by all means to be rid ( ! encumbrances ( s94 ,mu* viol5ce (f]$ to x1 & a total resignation ( ourselves to ,god1 may be great pa91 b x is %ort pa91 !n ! pleasure is great] & cont9ues2 b n[ ,*ri/ians l5g!n _! pa91 & draw out _! cross & vexation to a great ext5t1 because !y deal neglig5tly 9 ! bus9ess1 !y suff] ! ,canaanites to live1 & ^! are ?orns & bri]s 9 _! sides cont9ually4 ,!n ?is bus9ess is call$ mortification1 z ! ^w is "h1 & ,col4 iii4 #e1 :i* imports a high] degree ( pa91 = ! agonies ( dea? are t]rible1 & to hold x out yet m1 ! mo/ pa9ful & l+]+ k9d ( dea? is *os5 to express x1 crucifixion1 ,gal4 v4 #bd4 ,n[1 inde$1 t :i* makes ! =sak+ ( s9 s griev\s to fle% & blood1 is ! engagem5ts ( ! s\l to x1 ! on5ess t is betwe5 x & our natures1 z !y are n[ fall51 = y "k pa9 arise? ^u ! dissolution or division ( any ?+ t is cont9u$ or unit$1 & ^! ?+s t are s ne>ly conjo9$1 x is h>d to sep>ate !m )\t mu* viol5ce4 ,& truly1 z ! k+dom ( heav5 suff]s viol5ce1 s we mu/ (f] viol5ce to ourselves1 to our lu/s & incl9ations1 :o are almo/ ourselves1 & if y w\ld be truly ,*ri/ians1 ?is mu/ be y\r bus9ess & employm5t1 to cut (f ^! ?+s t are de>e/ unto y1 to ca/ out ! v idols y\r he>ts sacrifice unto1 & if !re be any ?+ m "o ) y ?an ano!r1 to endeav\r to break ! bond ) t1 & to be at ! fur!/ di/ance f x4 ,x is easy to p]suade m5 to =sake "s s9s & c\rses t !y are n mu* incl9$ to1 & f9d n mu* pleasure or pr(it by !m4 ,y may d t & be b dead 9 s9s1 b if y aim at true mortification inde$1 y w\ld consid] :at are ! *ief idols & pr$om9ant incl9ations ( y\r he>t1 & z to set y\rself imp>tially aga9/ all kn[n1 s p>ticul>ly aga9/ ! mo/ belov$ s91 because x int]rupts mo/ ! communion ( ,god1 & sep>ates f y\r ,belov$1 & ! de>] x be1 ! m dang]\s c]ta9ly x is4 ,b to enc\rage & he>t5 y to ?is1 ,i w\ld h y look back to t =m] victory t ,*ri/ ha? ga9$ 9 our "n1 & look ab\t to ! assi/ance y h = ! pres5t1 ! ,_s to help y4 ,truly1 my belov$1 ?is w be a dead bus9ess1 if y be n animat$ & quick5$ by ^! consid]ations1--t ,*ri/ di$ to s9 & liv$ to ,god1 & t 9 ?is he 0 a public p]son repres5t+ y1 t s y may conclude ) ,paul1 8,i am crucifi$ ) ,*ri/10 ,gal4 ii4 #bj4 8,we are buri$ ) him by baptism into 8 dea?10 ,rom4 vi4 #d4 ,consid] t my/ical union ) ,*ri/ crucifi$1 & life %all spr+ out ( 8 cross1 out ( 8 grave1 to kill s9 9 y1--t ! great bus9ess is done already1 & victory ga9$ 9 our ,head1 8,?is is our victory1 ev5 fai?40 ,believe1 & !n y h ov]come1 be=e y ov]come1 & ?is w help y to ov]come 9 y\r own p]sons4 ,& !n1 consid] & look r\nd ab\t to ! /rong help] y h1 ! ,_s4 8,if ye ?r\gh ! ,_s mortify10 c4 ,/rong] is he t is 9 y ?an he t is 9 ! _w4 ,?\gh he does n v5t all 8 p[] to y1 yet y may believe t !re is a secret lat5t virtue 9 ! se$ ( grace1 t x _c be :ole ov]come or conqu]$1 & !re is "o engag$ 9 ! w>f>e ) u :o w nev] leave u nor =sake u1 :o ( set purpose )drawe? 8 help n[ & !n to discov] our weakness to u1 t we may cleave ! fa/] to him1 :o nev] lette? s9 get any p[] or ga!r any /r5g?1 b out ( wisdom to make ! f9al victory ! m glori\s4 ,9 a ^w1 he leads u ?r\gh weaknesses1 infirmities1 fa9t+s1 wre/l+s1 t 8 /r5g? may be p]fect$ 9 weakness1--t :5 we are weak1 !n we may be /ronge/ 9 him1 #b ,cor4 xii4 #i4 ,our duty !n is1 to foll[ ?is ,_s :]esoev] he leade? u4 ,*ri/1 ! capta9 ( our salvation1 :5 he w5t to heav51 s5t ! ,_s to be our guid]1 to lead u ?i!r :]e he is1 & !re=e we %\ld resign & give up ourselves to 8 guidance & direction4 ,! nature ( a creature is dep5d5ce1 s ! v ess5ce ( a ,*ri/ian consi/s 9 dep5d5ce & subord9ation to ! ,_s ( ,god4 ,nature itself w\ld tea* !m t want wisdom to commit !mselves to ^? t h x1 & n to c>ry ! re9s ( _! own life !mselves4 ,truly1 n only ! s5se ( our own imp]fection1 ( our folly & ignorance 9 ^! ?+s t belong to life1 %\ld make u will+ to yield ourselves ov] to ! ,_s ( ,god1 z bl9d m5 to _! lead]1 z *ildr5 to _! nurses1 z orphans to _! tutors27#baa7 b also1 because ! ,_s is made our tutor & lead]1 ,*ri/1 our ,fa!r ha? left u to ! ,_s 9 8 latt] w2 &1 !re=e1 z we h absolute necessity1 s he ha? bo? will+ness & ability1 because x is 8 (fice4 8,o ,"l1 ,i "k10 sai? ,j]emiah1 8t ! way ( man is n 9 himself2 x is n 9 man t walke? to direct 8 /eps10 ,j]4 x4 #bc4 ,o x 7 a great po9t ( wisdom ?us to "k our ignorance & folly1 & ?is is ! great qualification ( ,*ri/'s disciples1 simple z *ildr51 z little *ildr51 z void ( conceit ( _! own wisdom1 ,m>k x4 #ae4 ,& ?is alone capacitates ! s\l to receive ! impressions ( wisdom2 z an empty table is fitte/ to write ^u1 s a s\l empti$ ( itself2 :]eas self conceit drawe? a numb] ( fooli% s5seless draughts 9 ! m9d t x _c receive ! true image ( wisdom4 ,?us1 !n1 :5 a s\l f9ds t x ha? misl$ itself1 be+ misguid$ by ! wild fire ( its lu/s1 & ha? h>dly escap$ p]i%+ & fall+ headlong 9 ! pit1 ?is disposes ! s\l to a will+ resignation ( itself to "o wis] & p[]full]1 ! ,_s ( ,god2 & s he give? ! ,_s ! /r+ ( 8 affections & judgm5t to lead him by1 & he walke? will+ly 9 t way to et]nal life1 s9ce 8 he>t 0 enl>g$ ) s mu* k & love4 ,& n[1 hav+ giv5 up y\rselves ?us1 y w\ld c>efully eye y\r ,lead]1 & att5d all 8 motions1 t y may con=m y\rself to !m4 ,:5soev] ! ,_s pulle? y by ! he>t1 drawe? at y\r consci5ce1 to drive y to pray]1 or any su* duty1 d n resi/ t pull1 d n qu5* ! ,_s1 le/ he let y alone1 & d n call y1 nor speak to y4 ,if y fall out ?us ) y\r ,lead]1 !n y mu/ guide y\rselves1 & truly y w guide x into ! pit1 if left to y\rselves4 ,!re=e make mu* ( all ! impulses ( y\r consci5ce1 ( all ! t\*es & inw>d motions ( light & affection1 to ent]ta9 ^!1 & draw !m =? 9 m$itation & action1 = ^! are no?+ else b ! ,_s y\r lead] pluck+ at y to foll[ him2 & if y sit :5 he rise? to walk1 if y neglect su* w>n+s1 !n y may grieve him1 & ?is _c b 9 ! end be bitt]ness to y4 ,c]ta9ly1 _m ,*ri/ians are guilty 9 ?is1 & prejudge !mselves ( ! pres5t com=t & b5efit ( ?is inw>d ano9t+1 t tea*e? all ?+s1 & ( ?is bosom guide t leade? 9 all tru?2 because !y are s heavy & lumpi% to be l$ aft] him2 !y drive sl[ly1 & take v mu* pressure & p]suasion to any duty2 :]eas we %\ld accu/om ourselves to will+ & ready ob$i5ce ^u ! lea/ signification ( 8 m9d4 ,yea1 & :i* is worse1 we (t5 resi/ ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,he drawe?1 & we hold belov$ s9s2--he pulle?1 & we pull back f ! mo/ spiritual duties4 ,!re is s mu* p]v]s5ess & fr[>dness yet 9 our natures1 t !re ne$s ! almighty draught ( 8 arm to make x /raight1 z !re is ne$ ( inf9ite grace to p>don x4 ,n[1 my belov$1 if y h 9 y\r desires & affections resign$ y\rselves ov] to ! guidance ( ?is ,_s1 & ?is be y\r real & s9c]e endeav\r to foll[ x1 & 9 z f> z y are c>ri$ back1 or contr>y1 by temptation & corruption1 or ret>d$ 9 y\r motion1 x is y\r lam5tation be=e ! ,"l1--,i say unto y1 *e] y\r he>ts1 & lift !m up 9 ! belief ( ?is privilege conf]r$ ^u y3 y 8are ! sons ( ,god0--= he give? ?is tutor & p$agogue to none b to 8 own *ildr54 8,z _m z are l$ by ! ,_s ( ,god1 are ! sons ( ,god40 ,suppose y _c exactly foll[ 8 motions1 b are (t5 driv5 out or turn$ back1 yet ha? n ! ,_s ! hold ( y\r he>t8 ,are y n deta9$ by ! cord ( y\r judgm5t & ! law ( y\r m9d8 ,& is !re n "s *a9 fa/5$ ab\t y\r he>t :i* make? x out/rip ! practice by desires & affections8 ,y are ! sons ( ,god4 ,t is truly ! greate/ dignity & highe/ privilege1 9 respect ( :i*1 all relations may blu% & hide _! faces4 ,:at are all ! spl5did & gli/]+ titles among m5 b empty %[s & evani%+ s\nds 9 respect ( ?is8 ,to be call$ ! son ( a g5tleman1 ( a nobleman1 ( a k+1 h[ mu* d ! sons ( m5 pride !mselves 9 x8 ,b1 truly1 t putte? no intr9sic dignity 9 ! p]sons !mselves1--x is a mis]able pov]ty to borr[ praise f ano!r1 & truly he t boa/s ( 8 p>5tage1 ali5a laudat non sua1 he praise? t :i* is ano!r's1 n 8 own4 ,b ?is dignity is truly a dignity1 x puts intr9sic wor? 9 ! p]son1 & puts a m excell5t _s 9 !m ?an t :i* is 9 ! _w1 z is said ( ,caleb1 &1 besides1 x entitles to ! greate/ happ9ess imag9able4 ,s]mon ,,xxxvi4 ,v]ses #ad1 #ae4--8;,= z _m z are l$ by ! ,_s ( ,god1 !y are ! sons ( ,god4 ,= ye h n receiv$ ! _s ( bondage aga9 to fe>101 c4 ,*ildr5 d commonly resemble _! p>5ts1 n only 9 ! outw>d proportion & feature ( _! c\nt5ances1 b also 9 ! disposition & temp] ( _! spirits1 & g5]ally !y are incl9$ to imitate ! cu/oms & c>riage ( _! p>5ts1 s t !y sometimes may be acc\nt$ ! v liv+ images ( su* p]sons2 & 9 !m m5 are ?\ght to outlive !mselves4 ,n[1 inde$1 !y t are ! sons ( ,god are kn[n by ?is "*1 t !y are l$ by ! ,_s ( ,god4 ,& !re is ! m necessity & ! m reason1 too1 ( ?is resemblance ( ,god & imitation ( him 9 8 *ildr51 because t v div9e bir? t !y h f heav5 consi/s 9 ! r5ovation ( _! natures & assimilation to ! div9e nature1 &1 !re=e1 !y are possess$ ) an inw>d pr9ciple t c>ries !m p[]fully t[>ds a con=mity ) _! heav5ly ,fa!r1 & x become? _! great /udy & endeav\r to obs]ve all ! dispositions & c>riage ( _! heav5ly ,fa!r1 :i* are s hon\rable & high1 & suitable to himself1 t !y at lea/ may brea! & halt7#bab7 aft] ! imitation ( him4 ,!re=e our ,"l exhorts u1 & take? a dome/ic example & famili> patt]n to p]suade u ! m by1 8,be ye p]fect1 z y\r heav5ly ,fa!r is p]fect10 ,matt4 v4 #dh4 ,& !re is "o p]fection he especially recomm5ds = our imitation1 m]cifulness & compassion t[>ds m51 oppos$ to ! viol5ce1 fury1 & implacabl5ess1 to ! oppression1 & rev5ge1 & hatr$ t ab\nds among m51 ,luke vi4 #cf4 ,&1 g5]ally1 9 all 8 ways ( hol9ess & purity1 ( goodness & m]cy1 we ought to be foll[]s ( him z de> *ildr51 :o are n only oblig$ by ! common law ( sympa?y betwe5 p>5ts & *ildr51 b1 moreov]1 engag$ by ! t5d] affection t he c>rie? to u1 ,eph4 v4 #a4 ,n[1 because ,god is high z heav51 & 8 ways & ?\ghts & dispositions are inf9itely above u1 ! patt]n seems to be s f> out ( sight t x is giv5 ov] z desp]ate by _m to attempt any con=mity to x4 ,!re=e x ha? pleas$ ! ,"l to put 8 own ,_s )9 8 own *ildr51 to be a bosom patt]n & example1 & x is our duty to resign ourselves to 8 lead+ & direction4 ,! ,_s br+s ! copy ne> h& u1 & ?\gh we _c atta91 yet we %\ld foll[ aft]4 ,?\gh we _c make out ! lesson1 yet we %\ld be scribbl+ at x1 & ! m we ex]cise ourselves ?is way1 sett+ ! ,_s's direction be=e our eyes1 ! m p]fect %all we be4 ,x is high "t1 inde$1 to pret5d to ?is1 to be a son or a daught] ( ,god4 ,x is a high] ^w ?an if a man c\ld d$uce 8 g5ealogy f an un9t]rupt$ l9e ( a ?\s& k+s & pr9ces4 ,!re is m hon\r1 true hon\r1 9 x1 & pr(it too4 ,x is t :i* enri*es ! poore/1 & ennobles ! base/1 inconceivably beyond all ! imag9>y degrees ( m54 ,n[1 my belov$1 ?is is ! great design ( ! gospel1 to be/[ ?is incomp>able privilege ^u y1 8to become ! sons ( ,god40 ,b x is sad to ?9k h[ _m s\ls sc>ce ?9k ^u x1 & h[ _m delude !mselves 9 x4 ,b consid]1 t z _m z are ! sons ( ,god1 are l$ by ! ,_s ( ,god1--!y h gott5 a new lead] & guide1 o!r ?an _! own fancy or hum\r1 :i* once !y foll[$ 9 ! ignorance ( _! he>ts4 ,x is lam5table to conceive h[ ! mo/ "p ( u are act$17#bac7 & driv51 & c>ri$ headlong1 r ?an g5tly l$1 by our own c>nal & corrupt incl9ations4 ,m5 pret5d+ to ,*ri/ianity1 yet hurri$ away ) e self-pleas+ object1 z if !y 7 n ma/]s ( !mselves1 furi\sly agitat$ by viol5t lu/s1 misc>ri$ cont9ually aga9/ ! v dictates ( _! own reason & consci5ce4 ,& ,i fe> !re is too mu* ( ^! ev5 9 ^? :o h m reason to assume ?is hon\rable title ( son%ip4 ,i "k n h[ we are exce$+ly addict$ to self-pleas+ 9 e ?+4 ,:atsoev] our fancy or incl9ation sugge/s to u1 t we mu/ d )\t m b&s1 if x be n directly s9ful4 ,:atsoev] we appreh5d1 t we mu/ v5t & speak x out1 ?\gh to little or no edification4 ,l t ( ,solomon1 we d5y our he>ts no?+ !y desire1 except ! grossness ( x re/ra9 u4 ,n[1 c]ta9ly if we knew :at we are call$ to1 :o are ! sons ( ,god1 we c\ld n b dis5gage m ) ourselves1 ev5 9 lawful ?+s1 & give ov] ! conduct ( our he>ts & ways to ! ,_s ( our ,fa!r :om we may be p]suad$ (1 t he w lead u 9 ! ways ( pleasantness & peace4 ,n[1 ! special & peculi> op]ations ( ! ,_s are express$ 9 ! foll[+ words4 ,!re are "s work+s ( ! ,_s ( ,god t are b introductory & subs]vi5t to m excell5t works1 &1 !re=e1 !y are transi5t1 n appo9t$ to cont9ue long1 = !y are n 8 great int5dm5t4 ,( ?is k9d are ^? t]rible repres5tations ( s9 & wra?1 ( ! ju/ice ( ,god1 :i* put ! s\l 9 a fe>1 a trembl+ fe>1 & :ile su* a s\l is kept )9 ! appreh5sion ( s9 & judgm5t1 x is %ut up1 z x 71 9 bondage4 ,n[1 ?\gh x be true1 t 9 ! conv]sion ( a s9n]1 !re is always some?+ ( ?is 9 m or less degrees1 yet because ?is is n ! great design ( ! gospel1 to put m5 9 fe>1 b r to give !m confid5ce1 nor ! great int5dm5t ( ,god 9 ! disp5sation ( ! law1 to br+ a s\l 9 bondage "u t]ror1 b r1 by ! gospel1 to free !m f t bondage1 !re=e he ha? reason to express x ?us3 8,ye h n receiv$ ! _s ( bondage aga9 to fe>10 c4 ,b !re are o!r op]ations ( ! ,_s1 :i* are *iefly int5d$1 & pr9cipally be/[$1 z ! great gift ( our ,fa!r1 to express 8 b\nty & goodness t[>ds u1 & f ^! he is call$ ! ,_s ( adoption1 & ! ,_s ( int]cession4 ,! ,_s ( adoption1 n only 9 reg>d ( t witness-be>+ & te/ification to our consci5ces ( ,god's love & fav\r1 & our int]e/ 9 x1 z 9 ! next v]se1 b also 9 reg>d ( t *ild-l disposition ( rev]5ce & love & respect t he begets 9 our he>ts t[>ds ,god1 z our ,fa!r4 ,& f bo? ^! fl[s ?is next "w1 8cry+1 ,abba1 ,fa!r10 aid+ & assi/+ u 9 pres5t+ our necessities to our ,fa!r1 mak+ ?is ! cont9u$ v5t ( ! he>t 9 all extremities1 to p\r out all t bur!ns u 9 our ,fa!r's bosom4 ,& ?is gives m>vell\s ease to ! he>t1 & releases x f ! bondage ( c>efulness & anxiety1 :i* x may be subject to1 aft] ! s\l is deliv]$ f ! fe> & bondage ( wra?4 ,let u speak1 !n1 to ^! 9 ord]4 ,! fir/ work+ ( ! ,_s is1 to put a man 9 fe> ( himself1 & su* a fe> z mightily /rait5s & embondages ! s\l ( man4 ,& ?is1 ?\gh 9 itself x be nei!r s pleasant nor excell5t z to make x come "u ! notion ( any gift f ,god1 x hav+ r ! nature ( a torm5t & puni%m5t1 & be+ "s sp>kle7#bad7 ( hell already k9dl$ 9 ! consci5ce1 yet1 ha? made x beautiful & seasonable 9 its use & end1 because he makes x to u%] 9 ! pleasant & refre%+ sight ( a ,savi\r1 & ! report ( ,god's love to ! _w 9 him4 ,x is true1 all m5 are 9 bondage to s9 & ,satan1 & %ut up 9 ! d>kness ( ignorance & unbelief1 & b\nd 9 ! fett]s ( _! own lu/s1 :i* are z ! *a9s t are put ab\t malefactors be=e !y g to prison4 8,he t commits s91 is a s]vant ( s910 ,john vii4 #cd4 ,& to be a s]vant ( s9 is slav]y "u ! mo/ cruel tyrant4 ,all ^! ?+s are1 yet h[ few s\ls d appreh5d x s]i\sly1 or are we>y ( _! prison6 ,h[ few groan to be deliv]$6 ,nay1 ! mo/ "p acc\nt x only lib]ty1 to hate true deliv]y z bondage4 ,b "s !re are1 ^: eyes ! ,_s ( ,god op5s1 & lets !m see _! bondage & slav]y1 & h[ !y are conclud$ "u ! mo/ heavy & weighty s5t5ce t ev] 0 pron\nc$1--! curse & wra? ( ! ev]liv+ ,god1 t !re is no way to flee f x1 or escape x1 = any ?+ !y c d or "k4 ,n[1 inde$1 ?is s]i\s discov]y _c *oose b make ! he>t ( a man to tremble1 z ,david1 8,my fle% tremble? = fe> ( !e1 & ,i am afraid ( ?y judgm5ts10 ,psal4 cxix4 #abj4 ,su* a s]i\s repres5tation w make ! /\te/ & pr\de/ he>t to fall d[n1 & fa9t = fe> ( t inf9ite intol]able weight ( des]v$ wra?1 & !n ! s\l is 9 a s5sible bondage1 t be=e 0 9 a real1 b ins5sible bondage1--!n x is environ$ ab\t ) bitt] accusations1 ) dreadful *all5ges1--!n ! law ( ,god arre/s & conf9es ! s\l )9 ! b\nds ( its own accus+ consci5ce4 ,& ?is is "s previ\s repres5tation ( t et]nal imprisonm5t & bani%m5t f ! pres5ce ( ,god4 ,albeit _m ( y are free f ?is fe>1 & enjoy a k9d ( lib]ty to s]ve y\r own lu/s1 & are n s5sible ( any ?raldom ( y\r spirits1 yet c]ta9ly ! ,"l w sometime arre/ y1 & br+ y to ?is spiritual bondage1 :5 he %all make ! iniquities ( y\r heels encompass y ab\t1 & ! curses ( 8 law surr\nd y4 ,:5 y\r consci5ce accuse?1 & ,god condemne?1 x may be too late1 & out ( date4 ,alas6 !n :at w y d1 :o n[ put y\r consci5ce by17#bae7 & w n he>k5 to x or be put 9 fe> by any ?+ :i* c be repres5t$ to y8 ,we d n desire to put y 9 fe>1 :]e no fe> is1 b :]e !re is inf9ite cause ( fe>1 & :5 x is possible t fe> may introduce fai?1 & be ! =]unn] ( ^! glad tid+s t w compose ! s\l4 ,we desire only y may "k :at bondage y are really into1 :e!r x be obs]v$ or n1 t y may fe>1 le/ y be en?rall$ 9 ! *a9s ( ev]la/+ d>kness1 & s may be p]suad$ to flee f x be=e x be irrecov]able4 ,:at a va9 & empty s\nd is ! gospel ( lib]ty by a ,r$eem]1 to ! mo/ "p :o d n feel _! bondage8 ,:o believes its report1 or c>es mu* = x--because x is necessity t ca/s a beauty & lu/re ^u x1 or takes ! scales (f our eyes1 & op5s our clos$ e>s8 ,n[ = y1 :o ei!r are1 or h be51 deta9$ 9 ?is bondage1 "u ! fe>ful appreh5sion ( ! wra? ( ,god1 & ! sad remembrance ( y\r s9s1 "k t ?is is n ! prime int5t & gr& bus9ess1 to torm5t y1 z x 71 be=e ! "t4 ,!re is "s o!r m beautiful & satisfy+ /ructure to be rais$ out ( ?is f\ndation4 ,i w\ld h y improve x ?us1 to comm5d ! necessity1 ! absolute necessity1 ( a ,r$eem]1 & to make him beautiful 9 y\r eyes4 ,d n dwell ^u t1 z if x 7 ! ultimate or la/ "w1 b "k t y are call$ 9 ?is rational way1 to come out ( y\rselves into ?is glori\s lib]ty ( ! sons ( ,god1 pur*as$ by ,*ri/1 & reveal$ 9 ! gospel4 ,"k1 8y h n receiv$ ! _s ( bondage0 only 8to fe>10 b to drive y to fai? 9 a ,savi\r4 ,& !n y ought s to walk1 z n to return to t =m] ?raldom ( ! fe> ( wra?1 b believe 8 love4 ,s]mon ,,xxxvii4 ,v]ses #ad1 #ae4--8;,= z _m z are l$ by ! ,_s ( ,god1 !y are ! sons ( ,god4 ,= ye h n receiv$ ! _s ( bondage aga9 to fe>1 b ye h receiv$ ! ,_s ( adoption1 :]eby we cry1 ,abba1 ,fa!r40 ,! life ( ,*ri/ianity1 take x 9 itself1 is ! mo/ pleasant & joyful life t c be1 exempt$ f ^? fe>s & c>es1 ^? sorr[s & anxieties1 t all o!r lives are subject unto1 = ?is ( necessity mu/ be ! =ce & efficacy ( true religion1 if x be inde$ true to its "n1 to disburd5 & ease ! he>t1 & fill x ) all mann] ( consolation4 ,c]ta9ly x is ! mo/ ri* subject1 & mo/ completely furni%$ ) all v>iety ( delights to ent]ta9 a s\l1 t c be imag9$4 ,yet1 ,i mu/ confess1 :ile we consult ) ! exp]i5ce & practice ( ,*ri/ians1 ?is bold ass]tion seems to be mu* weak5$1 & too mu* gr\nd is giv5 to confirm ! contr>y misappreh5sions ( ! _w1 :o take x to be a sull51 melan*olic1 & disconsolate life1 att5d$ ) _m fe>s & sorr[s4 ,x is1 alas6 too evid5t1 t _m ,*ri/ians are kept 9 bondage1 almo/ all _! lifetime1 ?r\gh fe> ( et]nal dea?4 ,h[ _m dismal repres5tations ( s9 & wra?1 are 9 ! s\ls ( "s ,*ri/ians1 :i* keep !m 9 mu* ?raldom8 ,at lea/1 :o is x t is n once & (t5 br\ght 9 bondage aft] conv]sion1 & made to appreh5d fe>fully _! own e/ate1 :o ha? su* con/ant un9t]rupt$ peace & joy 9 ! ,holy ,gho/1 or lies "u su* direct beams ( div9e fav\r1 b x is sometimes eclips$1 & _! s\ls fill$ ) ! d>kness ( horror & t]ror8 ,& truly ! mo/ "p ta/e n s mu* sweetness 9 religion z makes !m incessant & unwe>i$ 9 ! ways ( godl9ess4 ,yet1 not)/&+ ( all ?is1 we mu/ v9dicate ,*ri/ianity itself1 & n impute ^! ?+s unto x :i* are ! infirmities & faults ( ! foll[]s ( x1 :o d n improve x unto su* an use or use x s f> z 9 itself x is capable4 ,inde$1 x is true t (t5 we are br\ght to fe> aga91 yet )al x is c]ta9 t our all[ance is l>g]1 & t we h receiv$ ! ,_s1 n to put u 9 bondage aga9 to fe>1 b r to seal to our he>ts t love ( ,god1 :i* may n only expel fe> b br+ 9 joy4 ,i wi% t ?is 7 deeply consid]$ by all ( u1 t !re is su* a life z ?is atta9able1--t ! ^w ( ,god do? n deceive u 9 promis+ fair ?+s :i* x _c p]=m1 b t !re is a c]ta9 reality 9 ! life ( ,*ri/ianity1 9 t peace & joy1 tranquillity & s]5ity ( m9d t is hold5 out1 & t "s h really f\nd x1 & d f9d x1 & t ! reason :y all ( u d n f9d x 9 exp]i5ce1 is n because x is n1 b because we h s little appreh5sion ( x & dilig5ce aft] x4 ,x is /range t all m5 :o h pursu$ satisfaction 9 ! ?+s ( ?is life1 be+ disappo9t$1 & "o g5]ation witness+ ?is to ano!r1 & "o p]son to ano!r1 t1 not)/&+1 m5 are ?is day z fre% 9 ! pursuit ( t1 z big 9 ! expectations z ev]4 ,& yet1 9 ?is bus9ess ( religion1 & ! happ9ess to be f\nd 9 x1 ?\gh ! oracles ( ,god 9 all ages h te/ifi$ f heav5 h[ c]ta9 & possible x is1 ?\gh _m h f\nd x 9 exp]i5ce & left x on record to o!rs1 !re is s sl5d] belief ( ! reality & c]ta9ly ( x1 & s slack pursuit ( x1 z if we did n believe x at all4 ,truly1 my belov$1 !re is a great mi/ake 9 ?is1 & x is g5]al too4 ,all m5 appreh5d o!r ?+s m feasible & atta9able ?an p]sonal hol9ess & happ9ess 9 x1 b truly1 ,i conceive !re is no?+ 9 ! _w s practicable z ?is1--no?+ made s easy1 s c]ta9 to a s\l t really m9ds x4 ,let u take x s !n1 ! fault is n religion's1 t ^? :o pr(ess x are subject to s mu* fe> & c>e1 & disquiet$ ) s mu* sorr[4 ,x is r because ,*ri/ianity do? n s9k into ! he>ts & s\ls ( m51 b only puts a t9cture on _! outside1 or because ! fai? ( div9e tru?s is s sup]ficial1 & ! consid]ation ( !m s slight1 t !y _c h mu* efficacy & influ5ce on ! he>t1 to quiet & compose x4 ,is x any wond] t "s s\ls be subject aga9 to ! bondage ( fe> & t]ror :5 !y d n /& 9 awe to s98 ,mu* lib]ty to s9 w c]ta9ly embondage ! _s ( a ,*ri/ian to fe>4 ,suppose a believ] 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ be exempt$ f ! haz>d ( condemnation1 yet he is ! greate/ fool 9 ! _w t w\ld1 on t acc\nt1 v5ture on satisfaction to 8 lu/s4 ,= ?\gh x be true t he be n 9 dang] ( et]nal wra?1 yet he may f9d s mu* pres5t wra? 9 8 consci5ce z may make him ?9k x 0 a fooli% b>ga94 ,he may lose s mu* ( ! sweetness ( ! peace & joy ( ,god z all ! pleasures ( s9 _c comp5se4 ,!re=e to ! end t y ^: s\ls are once pacifi$ by ! blood ( ,*ri/1 & compos$ by 8 ^w ( promise1 may enjoy t con/ant re/ & tranquillity z n to be en?rall$ aga9 to y\r old fe>s & t]rors1 ,i w\ld advise & recomm5d to y ^! two ?+s3--,"o is1 t y w\ld be mu* 9 ! /udy ( t all[ance :i* ! promises ( ,*ri/ af=d4 ,be mu* 9 ! s]i\s appreh5sion ( ! gospel1 & c]ta9ly y\r d\bts & fe>s w\ld evani% at "o puff ( su* a root$ & e/abli%$ m$itation4 ,?9k :at y are call$ to1 n 8to fe>0 aga91 b to love r1 & hon\r him z a ,fa!r4 ,&1 !n1 take he$ to walk suitably & pres]ve y\r seal ( adoption unblott$1 unru/$4 ,y w\ld /udy s to walk z y may n ca/ dirt ^u x1 or op5 any gap 9 ! consci5ce = ! re entry ( ^! helli%-l fe>s & dreadful appreh5sions ( ,god4 ,c]ta9ly1 x is impossible to pres]ve ! _s 9 fre$om if a man be n wat*ful aga9/ s9 & corruption4 ,david prays1 8re e/abli% me ) ?y free ,_s10 z if 8 _s _h be5 abas$1 embondag$1 & en?rall$ by ! p[] ( t corruption4 ,if y w\ld h y\r spirits kept free f ! fe> ( wra?1 /udy to keep !m free f ! p[] ( s91 = t is b a fruit ( ?is1 & x is mo/ suitable t ! s\l t c>es n to be 9 bondage to s9ful lu/s1 %\ld1 by ! righte\sness ( ,god1 temp]$ ) love & wisdom1 be br\ght "u ! bondage he w\ld n1 t is1 ( fe> & t]ror1 = by ?is means ! ,"l makes him "k h[ evil ! fir/ is1 by ! bitt]ness ( ! second4 ,x is usual on su* a scripture z ?is1 to prop\nd _m que/ions1 & debate _m practical cases z1 :e!r a s\l aft] believ+ c be "u legal bondage1 & :]e9 ^! diff]1 ! bondage ( a s\l aft] believ+1 & 9 its fir/ conv]sion1 & h[ f> t bondage ( fe> is prep>atory to fai?1 & _m su* l4 ,b ,i *oose r to hold =? ! simple & nak$ tru? = y\r edification1 ?an put y ^u to ent]ta9 y 9 su* ne$less jangl+s & cont5tions4 ,all ,i desire to say to a s\l 9 bondage1 is1 to exhort him to come to ! ,r$eem]1 & to consid] t 8 case calls & cries = a deliv]y4 ,come1 ,i say1 & he %all f9d re/ & lib]ty to 8 s\l4 ,all ,i w\ld say to s\ls deliv]$ f ?is bondage1 is1 to reque/ & besee* !m to live 9 a holy fe> ( s91 & jeal\sy ov] !mselves1 t s !y may n be readily br\ght "u ! bondage ( ! fe> ( wra? aga94 ,p]fect love ca/s out ! fe> ( hell1 b p]fect love br+s 9 ! fe> ( s94 ,ye t love ! ,"l1 hate ill1 & if ye hate x1 ye w fe> x 9 ?is /ate ( infirmity & weakness1 :]e9 we are4 ,& if at any "t ye1 ?r\gh neglig5ce & c>elessness ( walk+1 lose ! com=table evid5ce ( ! ,fa!r's love1 & be r$uc$ aga9 to y\r old prison ( legal t]ror1 d n despair = t1 d n ?9k t su* a ?+ c\ld n befall a *ild ( ,god1 & f t gr\nd d n raze =m] f\ndations1 = ! scripture sai? n1 t :osoev] believes once 9 ,*ri/1 & receives ! ,_s ( adoption1 _c fe> aga92 = we see x o!rwise 9 ,david1 9 ,heman1 9 ,job1 c41 all holy sa9ts4 ,b ! scripture sai?1 ,ye h n receiv$ ! _s ( bondage = t end1 to fe> aga94 ,x is n ! all[ance ( y\r ,fa!r4 ,y\r all[ance is bett] & l>g]1 if y knew x1 & did n sit bel[ x4 ,n[1 ! great gift1 & l>ge all[ance ( our ,fa!r1 is express$ 9 ! next words1 8,b ye h receiv$ ! ,_s ( adoption10 c1 :i* ,_s ( adoption is a ,_s ( int]cession1 to make u cry to ,god z our ,fa!r4 ,^! are two gifts1 adoption1 or ! privilege ( sons & ! ,_s ( adoption reveal+ ! love & m]cy ( ,god to ! he>t1 & fram+ x to a s\l l disposition4 ,comp>e ! two /ates toge!r1 & x is a m>vell\s *ange1--a rebel condemn$1 & !n p>don$1 & !n adopt$ to be a son ( ,god1--a s9n] "u bondage1 a bond slave to s9 & ,satan1 n only fre$ f t intol]able bondage1 b advanc$ to ?is lib]ty1 to be made a son ( ,god4 ,?is w be ! cont9u$ wond] ( et]nity1 & t :]eab\t ! song ( angels & sa9ts w be4 ,accurs$ rebels expect+ no?+ b pres5t dea?1 s9n]s arraign$ & s5t5c$ be=e 8 tribunal & already ta/+ hell 9 _! consci5ces1 & 9 fe> ( et]nal p]i%+1 n only to be deliv]$ f all t1 b to be dignifi$ ) ?is privilege1 to be ! sons ( ,god1 to be tak5 f ! gibbet to be cr[n$6 ,t is ! great my/]y ( wisdom & grace reveal$ 9 ! gospel1 ! proclaim+ :]e( w be ! jo9t lab\r ( all ! innum]able companies above = all et]nity4 ,n[1 if y ask h[ ?is e/ate is atta9able1 himself tells u1 ,john i4 #ab1 8,z _m z believ$ 7or receiv$7 him1 to !m he gave ! privilege to be ! sons ( ,god40 ,! way is made pla9 & easy4 ,*ri/ ! ,son ( ,god1 ! natural & et]nal ,son ( ,god1 became ! ,son ( man4 ,to facilitate ?is1 he ha? tak5 on ! burd5 ( man's s91 ! *a/isem5t ( our peace1 & s ( ! glori\s ,son ( ,god he became l ! wret*$ & accurs$ sons ( m51 & !re=e ,god ha? proclaim$ 9 ! gospel1 n only an immunity & fre$om f wra?1 to all t 9 ! s5se ( _! own mis]y cordially receive him z he is (f]$1 b ! unspeakable privilege ( son%ip & adoption = 8 sake1 :o became our eld] bro!r1 ,gal4 iv4 #d1 #e4 ,m5 t want *ildr51 use to supply _! want by adopt+ "s belov$ fri5d 9 ! place ( a son1 & ?is is a k9d ( supply ( nature = ! com=t ( !m t want4 ,b x is /range1 t ,god hav+ a ,son s glori\s1 ! v "* ( 8 p]son1 & brightness ( 8 glory1 9 :om he delight$ f et]nity1--/range1 ,i say1 t he %\ld 9 a mann] lose & give away 8 only begott5 ,son1 t he might by 8 means adopt o!rs1 poor despicable creatures1 yea1 rebelli\s1 to be 8 sons & daught]s4 ,c]ta9ly1 ?is is an act inf9itely transc5d+ nature1--su* an act t ha? an unse>*able my/]y 9 x1 into :i* angels desire to look & nev] cease look+1 because !y nev] see ! bottom ( x4 ,x 0 n out ( indig5cy he did x1 n = any ne$ he _h ( u1 or com=t expect$ f u1 b absolutely = our necessity & consolation1 t he might h ^u :om to p\r ! ri*es ( 8 grace4 ,s]mon ,,xxxviii4 ,v]se #ae4--8;,b ye h receiv$ ! ,_s ( adoption1 :]eby we cry1 ,abba1 ,fa!r40 8,behold :at mann] ( love ! ,fa!r ha? be/[$ ^u u1 t we %\ld be call$ ! sons ( ,god10 #a ,john iii4 #a4 ,x is a wond]ful expression ( love to advance 8 own creatures1 n only inf9itely bel[ himself1 b f> bel[ o!r creatures1 to su* a dignity4 ,"l1 :at is man t ?\ s magnifi$ him6 ,b x surpasse? wond]1 t rebelli\s creatures1 8 enemies1 %\ld h1 n only _! rebellions freely p>don$1 b ?is privilege ( son%ip be/[$ ^u !m1 t he %\ld take enemies1 & make sons ( !m1 & n only sons1 b heirs1 co-heirs ) 8 own only begott5 ,son4 ,& !n1 h[ he makes !m sons1 is z wond]ful z ! ?+ itself1 t he %\ld make 8 own ,son our bro!r1 8bone ( our bone & fle% ( our fle%10 & make him spr+ out z a bran* or rod out ( ! dry /em ( ,jesse1 :o himself 0 ! root ( all mank9d4 ,?is is ! way1 ,god s5t 8 ,son1 made ( a woman1 "u ! law1 t we might receive ! adoption ( sons1 ,gal4 iv4 #e4 ,! h\se ( heav5 m>ries ) ! e>?1 ) !m :o h _! f\ndation 9 ! du/1 ! *ief heir ( t heav5ly family jo9e? 9 k9dr$ ) our base & obscure family1 & by ?is means we are made ( k9 to ,god4 8,b ( him are ye 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus10 #a ,cor4 i4 #cj4 ,x behov$ ,*ri/1 9 a mann] to lose 8 own son%ip z to m51 to h x s veil$ & d>k5$ by ! sup]add$ int]e/ 9 u1 & 8 ne>ness to u4 ,he 0 s prop]ly a ,son ( man1 subject to all human infirmities1 except s91 t )\t eyes ( fai?1 m5 c\ld n p]ceive t he 0 ! ,son ( ,god4 ,& by ?is wond]ful ex*ange are we made ! sons ( ,god4 ,:oev]1 9 ! appreh5sion ( _! own enmity & di/ance f ,god1 receive ,*ri/ ,jesus1 (f]$ z ! peace1 ! bond ( union betwe5 ! two families ( heav5 & e>?1 t 7 at an inf9ite odds & di/ance1 :oev] 7,i say7 believes ?us 9 him1 & flies to him1 desir+ to lay d[n ! weapons ( _! w>f>e1 _! peace is n only made by t m>riage :i* ,*ri/ made ) our nature1 b !y are bless$ ) ?is p[] & privilege1 to be ! sons & daught] ( ! ,mo/ ,high4 ,& f !nce y may conclude1 t if ,god be y\r ,fa!r1 y c want no?+ t is good4 ,b ! det]m9ation ( :at is good = y1 :e!r 9 spiritual enl>gem5ts1 or 9 ! ?+s ( ?is life1 y mu/ ref] to 8 wisdom1 = 8 love inde$ is /rong z dea?1 no?+ c qu5* x4 ,9 ! po9t ( reality & con/ancy1 !re is no?+ to %ad[ x out among m54 ,! love ( wom5 is e>ne/ & vehem5t1 b t is no?+ to x1 7,isa4 xlix4 #ae17 = !y may =get1 b he _c4 ,yet 8 love is n a fooli% dotage1 l mans t is (t5 misc>ri$ ) fancy & lu/2 b x is a rational & wise affection1 adm9i/]$ & express$ ) inf9ite reason & wisdom2 & !re=e1 he *ooses r to pr(it u ?an to please u 9 8 deal+s4 ,& we :o are n s fit to judge & disc]n our own good1 %\ld commit all to 8 fa!rly & wise ,provid5ce4 ,!re=e1 if y be tempt$ to anxiety & c>efulness ( m9d1 ei!r ?r\gh ! e>?l9ess ( y\r dispositions1 or ! pres5t /raits ( ! "t1 y :o h resign$ y\rself to ,jesus ,*ri/1 %\ld call to m9d t y\r heav5ly ,fa!r c>e? = y4 ,& :at ne$ y c>e too8 ,:y n use y\r lawful call+s1 be dilig5t 9 !m8 ,?is is n to prejudge t1 b if y believe 9 ,god1 !n y are oblig$ by t pr(ession to abate f ! sup]flu\s torm5t+ ?\ghtfulness t is good = no?+ b to make y m mis]able ?an y\r tr\bles c make y1 & to make y mis]able be=e y be mis]able1 to anticipate y\r sorr[s4 ,if y say1 ,god is y\r fa!r1 y are ti$ to devolve y\rselves ov] on him1 & tru/ 9 8 good w & fai?fulness1 & to sit d[n quietly z *ildr5 t h p>5ts to provide = !m4 ,n[1 ! o!r gift is great too1 8! ,_s ( adoption10 & because ye are sons1 !re=e ha? he giv5 y 8! ,_s ( 8 ,son10 sai? ?is apo/le1 ,gal4 iv4 #f4 ,& s x is a k9d ( consect>y7#baf7 ( ! great privilege & bless$ e/ate ( adoption4 ,!y :o adopt *ildr51 use to give !m "s k9d ( tok5 to express _! love to !m4 ,b z ! ,"l is high] ?an all1 & ?is privilege to be 8 son or *ild is ! greate/ dignity imag9able1 s ?is gift ( 8 ,_s suits ! greatness & glory & love ( our ,fa!r4 ,x is a fa!r's gift inde$1 a gift suitable to our heav5ly ,fa!r4 ,if a fa!r t is t5d] ( ! education ( 8 *ild1 & w\ld desire no?+ s mu* z t he might be ( a virtu\s & graci\s disposition1 & good +9e17#bag7 ,i ?9k if he 7 to express 8 love 9 "o wi%1 x w\ld be ?is1 t he might h su* a ,_s 9 him1 & ?is he w\ld acc\nt bett] ?an all t he c\ld leave him4 ,b if x 7 possible to transmit a graci\s1 well-dispos$ & und]/&+ _s f "o to ano!r1 & if m5 c\ld leave x1 z !y d _! inh]itance to _! *ildr51 c]ta9ly a wise & religi\s p>5t w\ld fir/ make ov] a disposition ( t to 8 *ildr52 z ,eli%a s\ght a d\ble measure ( ,elijah's _s1 s a fa!r w\ld wi% su* a measure to 8 *ildr51 &1 if x 7 possible1 give x4 ,b t may n be4 ,all t c be done is to wi% well to !m1 & leave !m a good example = imitation4 ,b 9 ?is our heav5ly ,fa!r transc5ds all1 t he c imp>t 8 own ,_s to 8 adopt$ *ildr51 & 8 ,_s is 9 a mann] ! v ess5tial pr9ciple t make? !m *ildr5 ( ! ,fa!r4 ,_! natures1 _! dispositions1 are "u 8 p[]4 ,he c z well re=m !m1 z y c *ange y\r *ildr5's g>m5ts4 ,he c make ( u :at he w4 ,our he>ts are 9 8 h&1 z ! wat]1 capable ( any impression he please? to put on x1 & ?is is ! impression he putte? on 8 *ildr51 he putte? 8 ,_s 9 _! he>ts1 & write? 8 law 9 _! inw>d p>ts1 a m div9e & high] "w ?an all human p]suasion c rea*4 ,?is ,_s !y receive z an e>ne/ ( ! inh]itance1 & )al1 to make !m fit = ! inh]itance ( ! sa9ts 9 light4 ,n[1 ! work+ ( ?is ,_s ( adoption1 ,i conceive to be ?reefold1 beside t ( int]session express$ 9 ! v]se4 ,! fir/ "w ( ! ,_s ( adoption1 t :]e9 a fa!r's affection seems to break fir/ f "u gr\nd1 is1 ! reveal+ to ! he>t ! love & m]cy ( ,god to s9n]s4 ,i d n say1 to su* a s\l 9 p>ticul>1 = t application is nei!r fir/1 nor univ]sal4 ,b h]e9 ! ,_s ( adoption fir/ appe>s f "u ! cl\d ( fe>2 & ?is is ! fir/ op5+ ( ! prison ( bondage1 :]e9 a s\l 0 %ut1 :5 ! pla9 way ( reconciliation to ,god 9 ,*ri/1 & deliv]y f ! bondage ( s9 & wra?1 is hold5 out2 :5 su* a ^w z ?is comes into ! s\l1 & is receiv$ ) "s gladness1 8,god s lov$ ! _w t he gave 8 ,son10 c4 8,?is is a true & fai?ful say+10 c4 8,come1 ye t lab\r & are we>y1 & ,i w give re/ to y\r s\ls40 ,:5 a s\l is made to he> ! glad tid+s ( lib]ty prea*$ to captives1 ( light to ! bl9d1 ( joy to ! heavy 9 _s1 ( life to ! dead1 ?\gh he _c come t l5g? z to see 8 own p>ticul> int]e/1 yet ! v receiv+ affectionately & gre$ily su* a g5]al report z good & true1 gives "s ease & relaxation to ! he>t4 ,to see deliv]y possible1 is "s door ( hope to a desp]ate s9n]4 ,b to see x1 & espy m ?an a possibility1 ev5 great probability1 ?\gh he _c rea* a c]ta9ty1 t w be z ! break+ op5 ( a w9d[ ( light 9 a d>k dungeon4 ,x w be z ! tak+ (f ( "s ( ! h>de/ fett]s1 & ! wor/ *a9s1 :i* makes a man almo/ to ?9k himself at lib]ty4 ,n[ ?is is ! great (fice ( ! ,_s ( ! ,fa!r1 to beget 9 u good ?\ghts ( him1 to incl9e u to *>itable & fav\rable con/ructions ( him1 & make u ready to ?9k well ( him1 to beget a good und]/&+ 9 u & him1 & correct our jeal\s misappreh5sions ( him4 ,= c]ta9ly we are naturally suspici\s ( ,god1 t he deals n 9 sad e>ne/ ) u4 ,:5ev] we see ! height ( our provocation1 & weight ( des]v$ indignation1 we ?9k him l ourselves1 & c h>dly receive )\t suspicion ! gospel t lays op5 8 love 9 ,*ri/ to ! _w4 ,n[1 ?is is ! ,_s's "w1 to make u ent]ta9 t hon\rable ?\ght ( ,god1 t he is mo/ incl9able to p>don s9n]s2 & t 8 m]cy is inf9itely above man's s92 & t x is no prejudice to 8 hol9ess or ju/ice2 & to appreh5d s]i\sly a con/ant reality & solid tru? 9 ! promises ( ! gospel2 & s to conv9ce a s\l ( righte\sness1 7,john xvi47 t !re is a way ( ju/ify+ a s9n] or ungodly p]son1 )\t wrong to ,god's righte\sness2 & ?is be+ well pond]$ 9 ! he>t1 & receiv$ 9 love1 ! great bus9ess is done4 ,aft] t1 p>ticul> application is m easy1 ( :i* ,i %all n speak n[1 because occasion w be giv5 9 ! next v]se1 ab\t ! ,_s's witness+ ) our spirits1 :i* is ano!r ( ! ,_s's work+s3 only ,i say ?is1 t :i* makes ?is s difficult1 is a defect 9 ! fir/4 ,b ! common pr9ciples ( ! gospel are n really1 & s s]i\sly appreh5d$1 because _m s\ls d n put to _! seal to witness to ! promises & tru? ( x4 ,!re=e ! ,"l (t5 d5ies ?is seal & witness to our com=t4 ,x is c]ta9ly a prepo/]\s way ,satan puts s\ls ^u1 fir/1 to get su* a te/imony f ! ,_s be=e !y lab\r to get su* a te/imony to ,*ri/1 & e*o or answ] 9 _! he>ts to 8 ^w4 ,?is way seems %orte/2 = !y w\ld leap into ! great] lib]ty at ! fir/ h&4 ,b c]ta9ly x is f>!/ ab\t1 because x is impossible = s\ls to leap imm$iately out ( bondage to assurance1 )\t "s middle /ep4 ,!y _c pass ?us f extremes to extremes1 )\t go+ ?r\gh ! middle /ate ( receiv+ ,*ri/1 & lay+ 8 ^w up 9 ! he>t2 & !re=e x proves ! way fur!/ ab\t1 because :5 s\ls h long we>i$ !mselves1 !y mu/ at l5g? turn 9 hi!r4 ,b !re is ano!r work+ ( ! ,_s ,i wi% y 7 acqua9t$ )4 ,z ! fir/ "w is to beget a suitable appreh5sion ( ,god's m9d & he>t t[>ds s9n]s1 s ! next is1 to beget a suitable disposition 9 our he>ts t[>ds ,god z a ,fa!r4 ,! fir/ appreh5ds 8 love1 ! next reflects x back aga9 ) ! he>t ( a s9n] to him4 ,! ,_s fir/ br+s ! report ( ! love & grace ( ,god to u1 & !n he c>ries ! love & respect ( ! he>t up to ,god4 ,y "k h[ ,god compla9s 9 ,mala*i1 8,if ,i be a ,fa!r1 :]e is my fe> & hon\r80 ,= ^! are ! only fitt+ qualifications ( *ildr51 su* a rev]5t1 respective obs]vance ( our heav5ly ,fa!r1 su* affectionate & humble c>riage t[>ds him1 z become? bo? 8 maje/y & 8 love4 ,z ^! are temp]$ "o ) ano!r 9 him1 8 love n abas+ 8 maje/y1 & 8 maje/y n dim9i%+ 8 love2 s we ought to c>ry1 z rev]5ce & confid5ce1 fe> & love1 may be contemp]$ "o ) ano!r1 s z we may nei!r =get 8 inf9ite greatness1 nor d\bt ( 8 unspeakable love4 ,& ?is inw>d disposition engrav5 on ! he>t1 w be ! pr9ciple ( will+ & ready ob$i5ce4 ,x w 9 "s measure be our meat & dr9k to d our ,fa!r's w4 ,= ,*ri/ gave u an example h[ we %\ld c>ry t[>ds him4 ,h[ humble & ob$i5t 0 he1 ?\gh 8 only begott5 ,son6 ,s]mon ,,xxxix4 ,v]se #ae4--8,:]eby we cry1 ,abba1 ,fa!r40 ,z !re is a light ( grace 9 be/[+ su* incomp>ably high dignities & excell5t gifts on poor s9n]s1 su* z1 to make !m ! sons ( ,god :o 7 ! *ildr5 ( ! devil1 & heirs ( a k+dom :o 7 heirs ( wra?2 s !re is a dep? ( wisdom 9 ! ,"l's all[ance & mann] ( disp5s+ 8 love & grace 9 ?is life4 ,= ?\gh ! love be wond]ful1 t we %\ld be call$ ! sons ( ,god2 yet1 z t apo/le speaks1 x do? n yet s cle>ly appe> :at we %all be1 by :at we are1 #a ,john iii4 #a4 ,our pres5t condition is s unlike su* a /ate & dignity1 & our enjoym5ts s unsuitable to our rights & privileges1 t x w\ld n appe> by ! mean1 l[1 & indig5t /ate we are n[ into1 t we h s great & glori\s a ,fa!r4 ,h[ _m infirmities are we compass$ ab\t )6 ,h[ _m wants are we press$ )al6 ,our necessities are inf9ite1 & our enjoym5ts no ways proportion$ to our necessities4 ,not)/&+ ev5 9 ?is1 ! love & wisdom ( our heav5ly ,fa!r %[s itself1 & (t5times m glori\sly 9 ! !atre ( m5's weakness1 infirmities1 & wants1 ?an !y c\ld appe> 9 ! absolute & total exemption ( 8 *ildr5 f necessities4 ,/r5g? p]fect$ 9 weakness1 grace suffici5t 9 infirmities1 ha? "s great] glory ?an /r5g? & grace alone4 ,!re=e he ha? *os5 ?is way z mo/ fit = ! advanc+ 8 glory1 & mo/ suitable = our com=t & edification1 to give u b little 9 h&1 & environ u ) a cr[d ( cont9u$ necessities & wants )9 & )\t1 t we may le>n to cry to him z our ,fa!r1 & seek our supplies f him2 & )al he ha? n be5 sp>+1 b lib]al 9 promises ( he>+ our cries & supply+ our wants2 s t ?is way ( n>r[ & h>d disp5sation1 t at fir/ seems contr>y to ! love & b\nty & ri*es ( our ,fa!r1 9 ! p]fect view ( x1 appe>s to be ! only way to p]petuate our communion ) him1 & (t5 to r5ew ! s5se ( 8 love & grace1 t w\ld gr[ slack 9 our he>ts1 if our ne$s did n e day /ir up fre% long+1 & 8 returns by ?is means are s mu* ! m refre%+4 ,!re is a "t ( *ildr5's m9ority :5 !y /& 9 ne$ ( cont9ual supplies f _! p>5ts1 or tutors1 because !y are n ent]$ 9 possession ( _! inh]itance2 & :ile !y are 9 ?is /ate1 !re is no?+ m beseem+ !m1 ?an 9 all _! wants to address to _! fa!r1 & repres5t !m to him2 & x is fit !y %\ld be f h& to m\?1 z y say1 t !y may "k & ackn[l$ge _! dep5d5ce on _! fa!r4 ,truly ?is is our m9ority1 our pres5ce 9 ! body1 :i* because ( s9 t dwells 9 x1 & its own natural weakness & incapacity1 keeps u at mu* di/ance ) ! ,"l1 t we _c be intimately pres5t ) him4 ,n[1 9 ?is condition1 ! mo/ natural1 ! mo/ comely & becom+ ex]cise ( *ildr51 is1 to cry to our ,fa!r1 to pres5t all our grievances2 & ?us to ent]ta9 "s holy correspond5ce ) our abs5t ,fa!r1 by ! mess5g] ( pray] & supplication1 :i* _c return empty1 if x be n s5t away too full ( self-conceit4 ,?is is ! mo/ natural brea?+ ( a *ild ( ,god 9 ?is _w4 ,x is ! mo/ prop] act+ ( 8 new life1 & ! mo/ suitable expiration ( t ,_s ( adoption t is inspir$ into him1 s9ce !re is s mu* life z to "k :at we want1 & our wants are inf9ite4 ,!re=e t life _c b beat ?is way1 9 holy desires aft] ,god1 ^: fulness c supply all wants4 ,?is is ! pulse ( a ,*ri/ian1 t goe? cont9ually1 & !re is mu* advantage to ! cont9uity & int]rupt$ness ( ! motion1 f ! inf9it5ess & inexhau/$ness ( our ne$s 9 ?is life1 & ! cont9ual assaults t are made by necessity & temptation on ! he>t1 8,b ye h receiv$ ! ,_s ( adoption1 :]eby we cry10 c4 ,he puts 9 8 own "n 9 ! latt] "p1 ?\gh !irs 0 9 ! =m] "p4 ,:5 he speaks ( a donation or privilege1 he supplies to ! meane/1 to %[ t ! l[e/ & mo/ despis$ creature is n 9 any incapacity to receive ! greate/ gifts ( ,god2 & !n1 :5 he m5tions ! work+ ( t ,_s 9 way ( int]cession1 because x imports necessity & want1 he c>es n to commit "s incongruity 9 ! language1 by *ang+ ! p]son1 t he may tea* u1 t weakness1 infirmities1 & wants1 are common to ! be/ & *iefe/ among ,*ri/ians2 t ! mo/ em95t h cont9ual ne$ to cry1 & ! l[e/ & obscure/ believ]s h z good gr\nd to believe ! he>+ & acceptance ( _! cries2 t ! highe/ are n above ! weake/ & l[e/ ord9ance1 & t ! l[e/ are n bel[ ! com=t ( help & acceptation 9 him4 ,nay1 ! gr[? & increase ( grace1 is s f> f exempt+ m5 f1 or sett+ !m above1 ?is duty ( con/ant supplication1 t by ! contr>y1 ?is is ! j measure ( _! gr[? & altitude 9 grace4 ,z ! degrees ( ! height ( ! wat] ,nilus 9 its ov]fl[+1 are a sure sign ( ! f]tility or b>r5ness ( t ye>1 s ! ov]fl[+s ( ! _s ( pray] 9 "o gives a pres5t acc\nt h[ ! he>t is1--:e!r b>r5 & unfruitful 9 ! k ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 or fruitful & lively1 & vigor\s 9 x4 ,x is c]ta9 t contr>ies d discov] "o ano!r1 & ! m ! "o be increas$1 t is n only ! m incompatible & inconsi/5t ) ! o!r1 b gives ! mo/ p]fect disc]n+ ( x4 ,:5 grace is b z twilight 9 ! s\l1 & z ! dawn+ ( ! day only1 gross d>kness & uncleanness is se52 b ! m x gr[ to ! p]fect day1 ! m s9 is se51 & ! m its hat$ wants are discov]$ t did n appe>2 & !re=e x ex]cise? itself ! m 9 opposition to s91 & supplication to ,god4 ,to speak ! tru?1 our gr[? "h is b an advancem5t 9 ! k & s5se ( our indig5cy1--x is b a fur!r entry into ! idolatr\s temple ( ! he>t1 :i* makes a man see daily new abom9ations worse ?an ! =m]4 ,& !re=e y may easily "k t su* repeat$ sights & discov]ies w b press out m e>ne/ & frequ5t cries f ! he>t4 ,& su* a gr[? 9 humility1 & fai? 9 ,god's fulness1 w be b z oil to fe$ ! flame ( supplication4 ,= :at is pray]1 inde$1 b ! ard5cy ( ! affection aft] ,god1 flam+ up to him 9 cries & reque/s8 ,to speak ( ?is ex]cise ( an holy he>t1 w\ld require m ( ! _s ( x ?an we h4 ,b truly ?is is to be lam5t$1 t ?\gh !re be no?+ m common among ,*ri/ians 9 ! outw>d practice ( x1 yet t !re is no?+ m extraord9>y & r>e1 ev5 among _m t use x1 ?an to be acqua9t$ ) ! inw>d nature ( x4 ,truly1 ! mo/ ord9>y ?+s 9 religion are ! greate/ my/]ies1 z to ! true life ( !m4 ,we are /rang]s to ! s\l & life ( ^! ?+s1 :i* consi/ 9 ! holy behavi\r & deportm5t ( our spirits be=e ! ,fa!r ( spirits4 ,^! words give "s gr\nd to speak ( "s special qualifications ( pray]1 & ! *ief pr9ciple ( x4 ,! *ief pr9ciple & orig9al ( pray]1 is1 ! ,_s ( adoption receiv$ into ! he>t4 ,x is a bus9ess ( a high] nature ?an c be taught by precepts1 or le>n$ by cu/om & education4 ,!re is a g5]al mi/ake among m51 t ! gift ( pray] is atta9$ by le>n+1 & t x consi/s 9 ! fre$om & pl5ty ( expression4 ,b ,o6 h[ _m doctors & disput]s ( ! _w are !re1 t c def5d all ! articles ( fai? aga9/ ! oppos]s ( !m2 yet s unacqua9t$ are !y ) ?is ex]cise1 t ! poor1 & unle>n$1 & no?+s 9 ! _w1 :o _c dispute = religion1 s5d up a m sav\ry & acceptable sacrifice1 & sweet inc5se to ,god daily1 :5 !y (f] up _! s\l's desires 9 simplicity & s9c]ity4 ,c]ta9ly ?is is a spiritual ?+1 d]iv$ only f ! ,f\nta9 ( spirits1--?is grace ( p\r+ out our s\ls into him1 & keep+ communication ) him4 ,! v>iety ( words & ri*es ( expression is b ! %ell ( x1 ! ext]nal %ad[2 & all ! life consi/s 9 ! frame ( ! he>t be=e ,god4 ,& ?is none c put 9 frame b he t =m$ ! _s ( man )9 him4 ,"s ?r\gh cu/om ( he>+ & us+ x1 atta9 to a habit ( express+ !mselves readily 9 x1 x may be1 to ! satisfaction ( o!rs2 b1 alas6 !y may be /rang]s to ! fir/ lett]s & elem5ts ( ! life & _s ( pray]4 ,i w\ld h y :o want bo?1 look up to heav5 = x4 ,_m ( y _c be induc$ to pray 9 y\r family1 7& ,i fe> little or none 9 secret1 :i* is inde$ a m s]i\s "w17 because y h n be5 us$1 or n le>n$1 or su* l4 ,alas6 belov$1 ?is come? n ?r\gh education1 or le>n+4 ,x come? f ! ,_s ( adoption2 & if ye say1 ye _c pray1 ye h n ! ,_s2 & if ye h n ! ,_s1 ye are n ! sons ( ,god4 ,"k :at is 9 ! inevitable sequel ( y\r own confessions4 ,b ,i ha/e to ! qualifications ( ?is div9e "w1--f]v5cy1 rev]5ce1 & confid5ce2 f]v5cy 9 cry+1 rev]5ce & confid5ce 9 cry+1 8,abba1 ,fa!r20 = ^! two suit well t[>d our ,fa!r4 ,! fir/1 ,i fe>1 we mu/ seek else:]e ?an 9 pray]4 ,i f9d x sp5t on o!r ?+s ( less mom5t4 ,truly1 all ! _s & affection ( m5 runs 9 ano!r *annel1--9 ! way ( cont5tion & /rife1 9 ! way ( passion & miscall$ zeal1 & because ^! ?+s :]eab\t we d ?us e>ne/ly cont5d1 h "s int]e/ or coh]5ce ) religion1 we n only excuse b approve our vehem5cy4 ,b ,o6 mu* bett] 7 t employ$ 9 supplications to ,god3 t 7 a div9e *annel4 ,aga91 ! m>r[ ( o!r m5's spirits is exhau/$ 9 ! pursuit ( ?+s 9 ! _w4 ,! edge ( _! desires is turn$ t way1 & x mu/ ne$s be blunt$ & dull$ 9 spiritual ?+s1 t x _c pi]ce into heav51 & prevail effectually4 ,i am sure1 _m ( u use? ?is excuse1 :o are s cold 9 x1 t we d n w>m ourselves4 ,& h[ %all we ?9k to prevail ) ,god8 ,our spirits make little noise :5 we cry all ! l\de/4 ,we c sc>ce he> any :isp] 9 our he>ts1 & h[ %all he he> u8 ,c]ta9ly x is n ! ext5sion ( ! voice please? him2 x is ! cry ( ! he>t t is sweet h>mony 9 8 e>s4 ,& y may easily p]ceive ?is1 if y b consid] t he is an inf9ite ,_s1 t pi]ce? into all ! corn]s ( our he>ts1 & ha? all ! d>kness ( x z light be=e him4 ,h[ c y ?9k t su* a ,_s c be pleas$ ) lip cries8 ,h[ c he endure su* deceit & falsehood1 7:o ha? s p]fect a contr>iety ) all false appe>ances17 t y\r he>t %\ld lie s dead & flat be=e him1 & ! affection ( x turn$ q ano!r way8 ,!re 7 no sacrifices )\t fire 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 & t fire 0 kept 9 p]petually2 & s no pray] n[ )\t "s inw>d fire1 conceiv$ 9 ! desires1 & blaz+ up & gr[+ into a flame 9 ! pres5t+ ( !m to ,god4 ,! inc5se t 0 to be (f]$ on ! alt> ( p]fume1 7,exod4 xxx47 behov$ to be beat5 & prep>$2 & truly1 pray] w\ld d well to be made out ( a beat5 & bruis$ he>t1 & contrite _s1--a _s truly s5sible ( its own unwor?9ess & wants2 & t beat+ & p\nd+ ( ! he>t w yield a good fragrant smell1 z "s spices d n till beat54 ,! inc5se 0 made ( div]s spices1 intimat+ to u1 t true pray] is n "o grace alone1 b a comp\nd ( graces4 ,x is ! jo9t ex]cise ( all a ,*ri/ian's graces2 season$ ) all4 ,e "o ( !m gives "s peculi> fragrancy to x1 z humility1 fai?1 rep5tance1 love1 c4 ,! act+ ( ! he>t 9 supplication1 is a k9d ( comp5d & result ( all ^!1 z "o p]fume made up ( _m simples4 ,b above all1 z ! inc5se1 our pray]s mu/ be k9dl$ by fire on ! alt>4 ,!re mu/ be "s heat & f]v\r1 "s w>mness1 conceiv$ by ! ,holy ,_s 9 our he>ts1 :i* may make our spices s5d =? a pleasant smell1 z _m spices d n till !y get heat4 ,let u lay ?is engagem5t on our he>ts1 to be m s]i\s 9 our addresses to ,god1 ! ,fa!r ( spirits2 above all1 to pres5t our inw>d s\l be=e him1 be=e :om x is nak$ & op51 ?\gh we d n br+ x4 ,& c]ta9ly1 frequ5cy 9 pray] w mu* help u to f]v5cy1 & to keep x :5 we h x4 ,s]mon ,,xl4 ,v]se #ae4--8,:]eby we cry1 ,abba1 ,fa!r40 ,all t "k any ?+ ( religion1 mu/ ne$s "k & confess t !re is no ex]cise ei!r m suitable to him t pr(esse? x1 or m ne$ful = him1 ?an to give himself to ! ex]cise ( pray]4 ,b t :i* is confess$ by all1 & z to ! outw>d p]=mance gone ab\t by _m1 ,i fe> is yet a my/]y seal$ up f u1 z ! true & liv+ nature ( x4 ,!re is mu* ( x express$ "h 9 few words1 8:]eby we cry1 ,abba1 ,fa!r40 ,! div9e con/itution & qualifications ( ?is div9e "w1 are "h made up ( a temp] ( f]v5cy1 rev]5ce1 & confid5ce4 ,! fir/ ,i spoke ( be=e2 b ,i fe> our he>ts 7 n well heat$ !n1 or may be cool$ s9ce4 ,x is n ! l\d noise ( words t is be/ he>d 9 heav51 or t is con/ruct$ to be cry+ to ,god4 ,no1 ?is is transact$ 9 ! he>t m sil5tly to m51 b x /rike? up into ! e>s ( ,god4 ,8 e> is %>p1 & t voice ( ! s\l's desires is %rill1 & ?\gh x 7 out ( ! dep?s1 !y w meet toge!r4 ,x is true1 ! vehem5cy ( affection w sometimes cause ! ext5sion ( ! voice2 b yet x may cry z l\d to heav5 :5 x is kept )94 ,i d n press su* extraord9>y degrees ( f]v\r z may affect ! body1 b ,i w\ld r wi% we accu/om$ ourselves to a solid calm s]i\sness & e>ne/ness ( _s1 :i* might be m con/ant ?an su* raptures c be1 t we might always ga!r our spirits to :at we are ab\t1 & avocate !m f imp]t95t w&]+s & fix !m ^u ! pres5t object ( our wor%ip4 ,?is is to wor%ip him 9 _s :o is a ,_s4 ,! o!r ?+ t composes ! sweet temp] ( pray]1 is rev]5ce4 ,& :at m suitable1 :e!r y consid] him or y\rselves8 8,if ,i be y\r ,fa!r1 :]e is my hon\r8 & if ,i be y\r ,ma/]1 :]e is my fe>80 ,mal4 i4 #f4 ,:ile we call him ,fa!r1 or ,"l1 we proclaim ?is mu*1 t we ought to "k our di/ance f him1 & 8 sup]iority to u4 ,& if wor%ip 9 pray] c>ry n ?is "*1 & express n ?is hon\rable & glori\s ,"l1 :om we s]ve1 x wants t congruity & suitabl5ess to him t is ! beauty ( x4 ,is !re any ?+ m uncomely1 ?an = *ildr5 to behave !mselves irrev]5tly & irrespectively t[>ds _! fa!rs1 to :om !y owe !mselves8 ,x is a mon/r\s ?+ ev5 9 nature1 & to nature's light4 ,o h[ mu* m abom9able mu/ x be1 to draw ne> to ! ,fa!r ( spirits1 :o made u1 & n we ourselves1 9 ^: h& our brea? is1 & ^: are all our ways2 9 a ^w1 to :om we owe n only ?is du/1 b ! liv+ _s t animates x1 t 0 brea!d f heav51 & f9ally1 89 :om we live1 & move1 & h our be+10 & well-be+2 to wor%ip su* an "o1 & yet to behave ourselves s unseemly & irrev]5tly 9 8 pres5ce1 our he>ts n /rick5 ) ! appreh5sion ( 8 glory1 b ly+ flat & dead be=e him1 hav+ sc>cely him 9 our ?\ghts :om we speak to4 ,& f9ally1 our deportm5ts 9 8 sight are su*1 z c\ld n be admitt$ 9 ! pres5ce ( any p]son a little above ourselves1--to be ab\t to speak to !m1 & yet to turn aside cont9ually to e "o t come? by1 & ent]ta9 communication ) e base creature4 ,?is1 ,i say1 9 ! pres5ce ( a k+1 or nobleman1 w\ld be acc\nt$ su* an absurd incivility1 z c\ld be committ$4 ,& yet we behave ourselves j s ) ! ,fa!r ( spirits4 ,o ! w&]+s ( ! he>ts ( m5 9 div9e wor%ip6 ,:ile we are 9 communication ) our ,fa!r & ,"l 9 pray]1 ^: he>t is fix$ to a con/ant att5dance & pres5ce1 by ! impression ( 8 glori\s hol9ess8 ,^: ,_s do? n cont9ually gad abroad1 & take a ^w ( e ?+ t occurs1 & s m>s t s\l correspond5ce8 ,o t ?is ^w 7,psal4 lxxxix4 #g47 7 writt5 ) great lett]s on our he>ts1 8,god is greatly to be fe>$ 9 ! assembly ( ! sa9ts1 & to be _h 9 rev]5ce ( all !m t are ab\t him40 ,t "o ^w1 ,god1 speake? all4 ,ei!r we mu/ conv]t him into an idol1 :i* is no?+2 or if we appreh5d him to be ,,god1 we mu/ appreh5d our inf9ite di/ance f him1 & 8 unspeakable1 inaccessible glory above u4 ,he is greatly fe>$ & rev]5c$ 9 ! assemblies t are above1 9 ! upp] c\rts ( angels4 ,^? glori\s spirits :o mu/ cov] _! feet f u1 because we _c see _! glory2 !y mu/ cov] _! faces f him1 because !y _c behold 8 glory1 ,isa4 vi4 ,:at a glori\s tra9 ha? he1 & yet h[ rev]5d are !y8 ,!y wait r\nd ab\t ! ?rone1 above & ab\t x1 z c\rti]s ^u _! k+1 = !y are all m9i/]+ spirits1 & !y re/ n day & night to adore & admire t holy ,"o1 cry+1 8,holy1 holy1 holy1 ! :ole e>? is full ( 8 glory40 ,n[1 h[ mu* m !n %\ld he be greatly fe>$ & _h 9 rev]5ce 9 ! assembly ( 8 sa9ts1 ( poor mortal m51 ^: f\ndation is 9 ! du/1 & 9 ! clay1 & besides dr9k 9 iniquity l wat]8 ,!re are two po9ts ( diff]5ce & di/ance f u4 ,he is ne>] angels1 = angels are pure spirits1 b we h fle%1 :i* is fur!/ remov$ f 8 nature4 ,& !n angels are holy & clean2 yet !irs is b spott$ to7#bah7 8 unspott$ hol9ess4 ,b we are defil$ ) s91 :i* putte? u f>!/ (f f him1 & :i* 8 hol9ess ha? greate/ antipa?y at4 ,let u consid] ?is1 my belov$1 t we may c>ry ! impression ( ! glori\s hol9ess & maje/y ( ,god on our he>ts1 :5ev] we appe> be=e him1 t s we may s]ve & rejoice ) trembl+1 & pray ) rev]5ce & godly fe>4 ,if we appreh5d inde$ our own quality & condition1 h[ l[1 h[ base x is1 h[ we _c endure ! v cle> aspect ( our own consci5ces1 we _c look on ourselves /eadfa/ly )\t %ame & confusion ( face1 at ! de=m$ spectacle we behold4 ,mu* less w\ld we endure to h our s\ls op5$ & pres5t$ to ! view ( o!r m51 ev5 ! base/ ( m54 ,we w\ld be ov]:elm$ ) %ame if !y c\ld see into our he>ts8 ,n[ !n1 appreh5d s]i\sly :at he is1 h[ glori\s 9 hol9ess2 h[ inf9ite 9 wisdom1 h[ ! secrets ( y\r s\ls are pla9 & op5 9 8 sight1 & ,i am p]suad$ y w be compos$ to a rev]5d1 humble1 & trembl+ behavi\r 9 8 sight4 ,b )al ,i mu/ add ?is1 t because he is y\r ,fa!r1 y may int]m+le confid5ce2 nay1 y are comm&$ s to d1 & ?is hon\rs him z mu* z rev]5ce4 ,= confid5ce 9 ,god1 z our ,fa!r1 is ! be/ ackn[l$gm5t ( ! greatness & goodness ( ,god4 ,x decl>e? h[ able he is to save u1 & h[ will+1 & s ratifie? all ! promises ( ,god made to u1 & sette? to a seal to 8 fai?fulness4 ,!re is no?+ he acc\nts himself m hon\r$ by1 ?an a s\l's full resign+ itself to him1 & rely+ on 8 p[] & good-w 9 all necessities1 ca/+ its c>e ^u him1 z a lov+ ,fa!r1 :o c>e? = u4 ,& truly1 !re is mu* beauty & h>mony 9 ! juncture ( ^! two1 rejoic+ ) trembl+1 confid5ce ) rev]5ce1 to ask no?+ d\bt+1 & yet s5sible ( our inf9ite di/ance f him1 & ! disproportion ( our reque/s to 8 highness4 ,a *ild-l disposition is compos$ ?us1 z also ! temp] & c>riage ( a c\rti] ha? ^! +r$i5ts 9 x4 ,! love ( 8 ,fa!r1 & ! fav\r ( 8 ,pr9ce1 make? him take lib]ty1 & assume boldness2 & )al he is n unm9dful ( 8 own di/ance1 f 8 ,fa!r or ma/]4 8,let u draw ne> ) full assurance ( fai?10 ,heb4 x4 #bb4 ,!re is mu* 9 ! scripture1 bo? exhort$1 comm&$1 & comm5d$1 ( t 1 t lib]ty & boldness ( p\r+ out our reque/s to ,god1 z "o t c]ta9ly w he> u1 & grant t :i* is good4 ,unbelief spoile? all4 ,x is a wret*$ & base spirit$ ?+1 t c conceive no hon\rable ?\ghts ( ,god1 b only l itself4 ,b fai? is ! well-pleas+ +r$i5t ( pray]4 ,! l[] ?\ghts a man has ( himself1 x make? him conceive ! high] & m hon\rable ( ,god4 8,my ways are n y\r ways1 nor my ?\ghts z y\r ?\ghts1 b z f> above z ! heav5s above ! e>?10 ,isa4 lv4 #h4 ,?is is ! rule ( a believ+ s\l's conceiv+ ( ,god1 & expect+ f him2 & :5 a s\l is ?us plac$ on ,god1 by tru/+ & believ+ 9 him1 x is fix$2 8,8 he>t is fix$1 tru/+ 9 ! ,"l10 ,psal4 cxii4 #g4 ,o h[ wav]+ & incon/ant is a s\l1 till x fix at ?is an*or1 ^u ! gr\nd ( 8 immutable promises6 ,x is toss$ up & d[n ) e w9d1 x is d\ble-m9d$2 n[ "o way1 !n ano!r1 n[ 9 "o m9d1 & %ortly *ang$2 & inde$ ! s\l is l ! sea1 capable ( ! lea/ or greate/ commotion1 ,james i4 #f-h4 ,i "k n any ?+ t w ei!r fix y\r he>ts f w&]+ 9 pray]1 or e/abli% y\r he>ts f tr\ble & disquiet aft] x1 no?+ t w s exon]7#bai7 & ease y\r spirits ( c>e z ?is1 to lay hold on ,god z all-suffici5t1 & lay t con/ra9t on y\r he>ts1 to wait on him & 8 pleasure1 to ca/ y\r s\ls on 8 promises1 t are s full & s free1 & abide !re1 z at y\r an*or-hold1 9 all ! vicissitudes & *anges ( outw>d or inw>d ?+s4 ,9 spiritual ?+s t conc]n y\r salvation1 t :i* is absolutely necess>y1 y may take ! boldness to be absolute 9 x1 & z ,job1 8?\gh he %\ld slay me1 yet w ,i tru/ 9 him20 & z ,jacob1 8,i w n let !e g till ?\ bless me40 ,b ei!r 9 outw>d ?+s1 t h "s usefulness 9 !m1 b are n always fitte/ = our *iefe/ good2 or 9 ! degrees ( spiritual gifts1 & measures ( graces1 ! ,"l calls u )\t anxiety to p\r out our he>ts 9 !m unto him4 ,b )al we w\ld d x ) submission to 8 pleasure1 because he kn[s be/ :at is be/ = u4 ,9 ^!1 we are n b\nd to be confid5t to receive ! p>ticul> we ask1 b r our confid5ce %\ld pit* ^u 8 good-w & fav\r1 t he w c]ta9ly d5y no?+ t himself kn[s is good = u4 ,& s 9 ^! we %\ld absolutely ca/ ourselves )\t c>efulness ^u 8 lov+ & fa!rly provid5ce1 & resign ourselves to him to be dispos$ ( 9 !m z he sees conv5i5t4 ,!re is sometimes too mu* limitation ( ,god1 & p]emptor9ess us$ ) him 9 su* ?+s1 9 :i* 8 wisdom craves a latitude bo? 9 public & private matt]s1 ev5 z m5's affections & int]e/s are engag$4 ,b ord9>ily x is att5d$ & foll[$ ) %ame & disappo9tm5t 9 ! end4 ,& !re is1 on ! o!r h&1 intol]able remissness & slackness 9 _m1 9 press+ ev5 ! weightie/ petitions ( salvation1 mortification1 c4 :i* c]ta9ly arise? f ! diffid5ce & unbelief ( ! he>t1 & ! want ( t root$ p]suasion1 bo? ( ! incomp>able necessity & wor? ( ! ?+s !mselves1 & ( 8 will+ness & engagem5t to be/[ !m4 ,! ^w is d\bl$ "h1 8,abba1 ,fa!r10 ! ,syriac & ,greek ^w signify+ "o ?+1 express+ ! t5d] affection & love ( ,god t[>ds !m t come to him4 8,he t come? to ,god mu/ believe t he is1 & t he is a rew>d] ( !m t seek him dilig5tly40 ,s he t come? to ,god mu/ believe t he ha? ! b[els & compassion ( a ,fa!r1 & w be m easily incl9$ ) our importunate cries1 ?an ! fa!rs ( our fle%4 ,he may suff] 8 *ildr5 to cry long1 b x is n because he w n he>1 b because he w\ld he> !m long]1 & delights to he> _! cry (t5]4 ,if he delay1 x is 8 wisdom to appreciate & ende> 8 m]cies to u1 & to tea* u to press our petitions & sue = an answ]4 ,besides1 ?is is mu* = our com=t1 t f :omsoev]1 & :atsoev] corn] 9 ! _w1 pray]s come up to him1 !y _c want acceptance4 ,all languages1 all c\ntries1 all places are sanctifi$ by ,jesus ,*ri/1 t :osoev] calls ^u ! "n ( ! ,"l1 f ! ends ( ! e>?1 %all be sav$4 ,& truly x is a sweet m$itation to ?9k1 t f ! ends ( ! e>?1 ! cries ( s\ls are he>d2 & t ! end is z ne> heav5 z ! middle2 & a wild]ness z ne> z a p>adise2 t ?\gh we und]/& n "o ano!r1 yet we h "o lov+ & liv+ ,fa!r t und]/&s all our mean+s4 ,& s ! diff]5t languages & dialects ( ! memb]s ( ?is body make no confusion 9 heav51 b meet toge!r 9 8 he>t & affection1 & are "o p]fume1 "o inc5se1 s5t up f ! :ole ca?olic *ur*1 :i* "h is scatt]$ on ! e>?4 ,o t ! ,"l w\ld p]suade u to cry ?is way to our ,fa!r 9 all our necessities6 ,,fell[%ip ,,) ,,god ,or1 ,tw5ty-,eight ,s]mons on ! ,fir/ ,epi/le ( ,john1 ,*apt]s ,i4 & ,,ii4 ,:]e9 ,! ,true ,gr\nd ,& ,f\ndation ,( ,atta9+ ,! ,spiritual ,way ,( ,ent]ta9+ ,fell[%ip ,) ,! ,fa!r ,& ,! ,son1 ,& ,! ,bless$ ,condition ,( ,su* ,z ,atta9 ,to ,x1 ,are ,mo/ ,succ9ctly ,& ,dilucidly ,expla9$4 ,to ,! ,s9c]e ,seek] ,aft] ,fell[%ip ,) ,god1 ,& ,s]i\sly ,heav5-,w>d-,t5d+ ,*ri/ian4 ,preface4 ,,de> ,,& ,,well-,,belov$ ,,fri5d1 ,z ?\ art 9 ?yself a r>e jewel1 a mo/ preci\s /one1 "o ( a ?\s&1 yea1 ( t5 ?\s&1 be+ comp>$ ) ! _m ?\s&s ( common /ones1 ,i mean1 ext]nal pr(essors 9 ! visible *ur*1 :o re/ on a b>e "n1 & ( :om t is v]ifi$ 9 e nation1 :i* our ,savi\r sai?1 ,mat?4 xx4 #af4 8,_m are call$1 b few are *os520 & ( _m ( :om t is also too true 9 e g5]ation1 7&1 oh6 t x 7 n too manife/ 9 ?is also17 :i* ,paul obs]v$ 9 8 "t1 ,phil4 iii4 #ah1 #ai4 8,= _m walk1 ( :om ,i h told y (t51 & n[ tell y1 ev5 weep+1 t !y are ! enemies ( ! cross ( ,*ri/4 ,^: end is de/ruction1 ^: god is _! belly1 & ^: glory is 9 _! %ame1 :o m9d e>?ly ?+s10--& z to ,*ri/ ?y ,"l1 mo/ comely 8z ! lily among ?orns10 be+ 8 8love among ! daught]s10 ,cant4 ii4 #b4 s also1 ?\1 9 a special way1 art ! de>ly belov$ & long$ =1 ! joy & cr[n1 ( e s9c]e s]vant ( ,*ri/ 9 ! gospel1 ,phil4 iv4 #a4 ,?\ art1 if n ! only1 yet ! *ief object ( _! lab\rs1 _! "w be+ ei!r to confirm & /r5g!n !e 9 ?y way1 t ?\ maye/ s /& fa/ 9 ! ,"l1 or remove imp$im5ts1 make crook$ ?+s /raight1 & s prep>e ! way ( ! ,"l be=e !e1 or to guide !e by ! light ( ,god's ^w 9 ! d>k night ( temptation & des]tion4 ,n[1 z we are confid5t ^! s]mons 7 prea*$ at fir/ by t bless$1 s]i\s lab\r] 9 ! "w ( ! m9i/ry1 ,mr4 ,hugh ,b9n+1 ) a special eye to ! advancem5t ( s9c]e seek]s aft] fell[%ip ) ,god1 & s]i\sly heav5-w>d-t5d+ ,*ri/ians among/ 8 he>]s1 s to :om %all we direct ?is po/hum\s1 & alas6 unp]fect$ "w1 b to !e1 7,o s]i\s ,*ri/ian17 :o make/ x ?y "w n only to seek aft] ! k ( ,god 9 ,*ri/1 9 a m]e speculative way1 t ?\ maye/ "k1 & !re9 re/1 z if ?y "w 7 done1 b also to foll[ aft] ! enjoym5t ( t kn[n ,god1 & believ$ on ,savi\r1 & all ! promis$ privileges ( grace 9 ?is life1 & ( et]nal glory 9 ! life to come4 ,to !e especially belong ^! preci\s s\l-ravi%+ tru?s deliv]$ 9 ^! s]mons4 ,two ?+s1 we "k1 ?\ ha/ det]m9$ ?y s\l unto1 & fix$ ?9e eye on1 z ?9e aim & m>k 9 ?y g5]ation1 viz4 ! light ( k & ! life ( practice4 ,z to k1 we are confid5t t ) ! apo/le ,paul1 #a ,cor4 ii4 #b4 ?\ ha/ det]m9$ to "k no?+ b 8,*ri/1 & him crucifi$20 & z to practice1 ) ! said apo/le ?\ praye/1 t ?\ maye/ be s9c]e & )\t (f5ce till ! day ( ,*ri/1 be+ fill$ ) ! fruits ( righte\sness1 :i* are by ,jesus ,*ri/ unto ! glory ( ,god1 ,phil4 i4 #aj1 #aa2 & t ?\ maye/ be blameless & h>mless1 ! son ( ,god )\t rebuke 9 ! mid/ ( a crook$ & p]v]se nation1 %9+ z a light 9 ! _w1 ,phil4 ii4 #ae4 ,n[ 9 read+ ^! s]mons ?\ %alt p]ceive1 t to help !e 9 bo? ^!1 ha? be5 ! v scope & design ( ?is s]i\s prea*]4 ,desire/ ?\ to "k ,jesus ,*ri/ ! ,"l ( life1 ei!r accord+ to 8 et]nal subsi/5ce 9 ! inf9ite und]/&+ ( ! ,fa!r1 z ,god1 or z to 8 appe>ance 9 ! fle%1 z ,man1 or fitness z ,m$iator1 to reconcile !e to ,god 8 ,fa!r1 bo? 9 respect ( will+ness & ability to save8 ,!n "h ?\ %alt behold him del9eate to ! life4 ,w\ld/ ?\ be cle>ly in=m$ an5t7#bbj7 ! only true & sure f\ndation ( fell[%ip ) ,god1 ! way ( ent]ta9+ x1 ! hon\r or happ9ess ( x1 & sweet fruits ( x1 t fulness ( joy t accompanies x8 ,"h %alt ?\ f9d s cle> a light z %all rejoice ?y s\l4 ,w\ld/ ?\ be =tifi$ aga9/ ! incursions & recursions ( s9 & ,satan8 ,!n come to ?is magaz9e1 & be furni%$ abundantly4 ,desire/ ?\ to h ?y s\l increas$ 9 ! love ( ,god1 & to see manife/ demon/rations ( 8 love 9 ,*ri/ to !e8 ,oh6 !n turn 9 hi!r1 & get satisfaction to ?y s\l's desires4 ,if ?\ desire/ ) ,david1 to hate s9 ) a p]fect hatr$1 "h1 if any :]e1 ?\ %alt obta9 ?y desire4 ,yet let none ?9k t we limit ! b5efit & usefulness ( ^! s]mons to s]i\s ,*ri/ians only1 & s by consequ5ce exclude all o!rs f any hope ( s\l-advantage 9 read+ !m4 ,nay1 we decl>e1 t ?\gh x be und5iable1 t ,john did write ?is epi/le ) a special respect to ! spiritual advantage ( s]i\s ,*ri/ians1 & t ?is holy prea*] also _h ?is same design1 yet we d>e be bold to invite all ( :at degree soev]1 to ! s]i\s p]us+ ( !m1 assur+ !m t 9 s do+ !y %all n f9d _! lab\r 9 va9 9 ! ,"l1 = "h are su* pregnant demon/rations ( a ,deity1 inf9ite1 et]nal1 omnipot5t1 incompreh5sible1 gov]n+ all ?+s by ! ^w ( 8 p[]1 z may da% ! boldness ( ! mo/ metaphysical1 notional1 or pr(anely practical a!i/1 & ) conviction ( _s make him cry out1 z 9 ,psal4 lxxiii4 #bb4 8,s fooli% 0 ,i & ignorant1 ,i 0 z a bea/ be=e !e60 ,"h are su* cle> discov]ies ( ! vil5ess ( s91 ( its direct opposition to a holy ,god1 & 8 mo/ holy w1 ( its w(ul s\l-damn+ effects1 z may conv9ce ! mo/ pr(ane & /\t-he>t$ c>nali/1 & awake him out ( 8 s\l-de/roy+ sleep ( security & presumption4 ,"h are s glori\s evid5ces ( ,god's free & inconceivable love to ! _w1 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus ! ,son ( 8 love1 z are able to enlight5 ) ! light ( consolation1 ! sadlie/ deject$ & ca/5 d[n s\l1 "u ! appreh5sion ( ! curse & wra? ( ,god due to x = s91 & raise x up to ! hope ( m]cy 9 & ?r\gh s cle>ly a reveal$ ,savi\r4 ,9 a ^w1 "h are to be f\nd convictions = a!i/s1 pi]c+ rebukes to ! pr(ane1 cle> in/ructions to ! ignorant1 milk to babes 9 ,*ri/1 /rong meat = ! /rong1 /r5g? to ! weak1 quick5+ & reviv+ = su* z fa9t 9 ! way1 re/oratives = su* z are 9 a decay1 reclamations & l\d oyeses7#bba7 aft] backslid]s to reveal !m1 brea/s ( consolations = ,zion's m\rn]s1 :e!r "u ! fir/ convictions ( ! law1 & pangs ( ! new bir?1 or "u ! *all5ges & compunctions ( he>t = recidivations & relapses aft] conv]sion1 ev5 :ile !y are groan+ "u ! p[] & burd5 ( ! body ( dea?1 ,rom4 vii4 ,& to add no m1 "h are mo/ excell5t c\nsels & directions to s]i\s seek]s ( fell[%ip ) ,god1 to guide !m 9 _! way1 & help !m =w>d to ! atta9m5t ( t fulness ( a joy :i* is to be _h 9 fell[%ip ) ! ,fa!r & ! ,son4 ,t ! ,"l may bless all su* to ^: h&s ^! s]mons %all come1 ) bless+s suitable to _! s\l's condition1 especially ! s]i\s ,*ri/ian1 = ^: s\l's fur!rance & advancem5t ^! s]mons 7 fir/ p5n$1 & n[ pr9t$1 is ! mo/ affectionate desire (1 ,?y s]vant 9 ! gospel ( our de>e/ ,"l & ,savi\r1 ,a4 ,s4 ,s]mon ,i4 #a ,john i4 #a4--8,t :i* 0 f ! beg9n+1 :i* we h he>d1 :i* we h se5 ) our eyes1 :i* we h look$ ^u1 & our h&s h h&l$1 ( ! ,^w ( life40 ,x is ! great qualification ( a disciple1 or he>]1 to be att5tive & docile1 to be capable ( tea*+1 & to apply ! m9d s]i\sly to x4 ,x is mu* to get ! e> ( a man4 ,if 8 e> be gott51 8 m9d is ! m easily ga9$4 ,!re=e1 ^? :o pr(ess$ eloqu5ce1 & /udi$ to p]suade m5 to any ?+1 us$ 9 ! entry to fall ^u "s ?+ t might /ir up ! att5tion ( _! he>]s1 or make !m ! m incl9able to receive in/ruction1 or cat* _! fav\r or good-w1 :i* is ( great mom5t to p]suasion1 = x is sometimes fit to op5 ! passages ( ! he>t by su* means1 t !re may be ! m easy entry = in/ruction & p]suasion4 ,truly !re is some?+ ( ?is art runs "h 9 a div9e *annel2 z inde$ all ^! rules ( human wisdom atta9 _! p]fection1 :5 !y meet ) a div9e ,_s1 t elevates !m to a m transc5d5t use4 ,happy 0 t eloqu5ce ( ,paul's1 & some?+ l ! sweet inspiration ( angels1 by :i* !y prevail ) ! spirits ( m54 8,nev]!less1 be+ crafty1 7sai? he17 ,i caught y ) guile10 #b ,cor4 xii4 #af4 ,^! 7 pi fraudes17#bbb7 :]eby he us$ to cat* poor s\ls out ( ! pit1 & pluck !m out ( ! fire2 & he t said1 8,i w make y fi%]s ( m510 taught !m to use "s holy deceit1 to pres5t "s ?+s = ! allurem5t ( s\ls1 & s to surr\nd & enclose !m ) mo/ weighty & conv9c+ reasons4 ,?is belov$ apo/le1 :o lean$ ^u ,*ri/'s bosom1 & 0 likely to le>n ! v secrets ( ! art ( fi%+ s\ls1 y see h[ he goe? ab\t ! bus9ess4 ,he use? an holy art 9 ?is preface4 ,be+ ab\t to give a recapitulation ( ! :ole gospel1 & to make a %ort summ>y ( ! doctr9e ( x1 = ! m effectual e/abli%m5t & confirmation ( s\ls already conv]t$1 & = ! p[]ful p]suasion ( o!rs to embrace x1 he use? all ! skill t c be 9 ! entry1 to dispose m5's he>ts to receive x4 ,l a wise orator1 he lab\rs to make !m all5tos1 dociles1 et b5evolos1 to /ir up _! att5tion1 to conciliate _! affection1 & s to make !m docile & easily tea*able4 ,he /irs up att5tion1 :5 he %[s t he is n to speak ab\t trifl+1 light matt]s1 or l[ ?+s1 or ?+s t d n conc]n !m1 b conc]n+ ! greate/1 mo/ conc]n+1 & important ?+s to !m1 ev5 ! ,^w ( life1 9 :i* all _! life 0 wrapt up1 :i*1 ?\gh x 0 anci5t 9 itself1 yet )al x 0 a new ?+ to ! _w1 & s = all respects des]v$ to be tak5 s]i\s notice (4 ,!n he conciliates _! b5evol5ce & good w1 by %[+ 8 own good affection t[>ds !m1 & 8 great design 9 x1 t x 0 only = _! good & salvation2 t he _h no?+ else be=e him1 b to h !m p>tak]s ) himself1 9 t same happ9ess4 ,he _h f\nd a jewel1 & he hides x n1 b proclaims x1 t all m5 may h fell[%ip ) him1 & t is1 ) ,god1 & t _c b br+ 9 full joy to ! he>t4 ,n[ a s\l be+ made ?us att5tive1 & will+ to he>1 x is ! be/ disposition t makes !m mo/ capable ( be+ taught4 ,if ^? two /ays 7 come ov]1--! c>eless reg>d t is 9 m5's he>ts t[>ds ! gospel1 & ! suspici\s ?\ghts & prejudices aga9/ ! ambassadors ( x1--!n :at w\ld h9d] to believe x8 ,! great mis]ies ( m5 are1 inconsid]ation & misappreh5sion4 ,ei!r m5 are s nois$ ) o!r ?+s cont9ually buzz+ 9 _! e>s1 & _! he>ts s possess$ ) ! clam\rs ( _! lu/s1 & ! cries ( ! ?+s ( ?is _w1 t !y h no leisure s mu* z to he>k5 pati5tly to ?is bless$ s\nd1 or to appreh5d s]i\sly :at weight & mom5t lies 9 x1 & s ! mo/ "p ( m5 _c give t e>ne/ & deep att5tion t is necess>ily requir$ = ?is div9e tea*+1 or else !re are _m mi/akes & misconceptions ( ! gospel1 :i* sometimes arise to t height ( reason+ aga9/ ,god & prejudices aga9/ !m t c>ry ?is message1 :i* usually are jo9$ toge!r1 7& ^! /op ! e>s ( m5 aga9/ ! wise/ & mo/ p[]ful en*antm5t ( prea*+17 t x ga9s n mu* gr\nd on !m4 ,o6 t ye w\ld once li/5 to ! gospel4 ,he>k5 & incl9e y\r e>s unto me1 is ! ,"l's fir/ great reque/1 & if once y d b s]i\sly apply y\r m9ds & he>ts to see :at is held out unto y1 & to prove :at good is 9 x c]ta9ly ^! sure & ev]la/+ m]cies w m]cifully & sweetly cat* y ) guile1 & deceive y 7if ,i may say s7 to y\r et]nal advantage4 ,wisdom1 ! ,fa!r's wisdom1 begs b an equal he>+ ( y4 ,let h] h b a pati5t he>+1 & a sil5t imp>tial judgm5t ( ! he>t1 & %e w c>ry x (f f all t suit7#bbc7 y4 ,x is lam5table t ! voice ( ,god %\ld be out cri$ by m5's cont9ual un9t]rupt$ flood ( bus9ess1 t fills ! he>t ) a cont9ual noise1 & keeps m5 9 su* a con/ant hurry & di/emp] t !y c give "t & pati5ce to no?+ else4 ,& ?is is only ! advantage ! _w & ! lu/s ( x h1 = if !y come once "u a sob] & s]i\s exam9ation1 & ! o!r p>ty1 t is1 ,jesus ,*ri/ & ! ^w ( life1 might h ! lib]ty to be he>d 9 ! inw>d retir$ ?\ghts ( ! he>t1 x w\ld soon be f\nd h[ unequal !y are1 & t all _! efficacy consi/s 9 our ignorance1 & _! /r5g? 9 our weakness4 ,c]ta9ly ,*ri/ w\ld c>ry x1 to ! conviction ( all t is 9 ! s\l4 ,i besee* y let u give him ?is att5tion4 ,he t answ]s a tale be=e he he>s x1 x is a folly & weakness to him4 ,a folly c]ta9ly x is to give ?is gospel a repulse be=e ye he> x4 ,x promise? life & immortality1 :i* no?+ else do?4 ,& y ent]ta9 o!r ?+s ^u l[] promises & expectations1 ev5 aft] frequ5t exp]i5ces ( _! deceitfulness4 ,:at a madness !n is x to he> ?is promise ( life 9 ,*ri/ s (t5 beat5 ^u y1 & yet nev] s mu* z to put him to ! pro( ( x1 & to put him (f cont9ually :o knocks at y\r he>ts1 be=e y w consid] att5tively1 :o x is t ?us importunes y6 ,o my belov$1 t y w\ld he> him to ,am54 ,let him speak freely to y\r he>ts1 & commune ) !m 9 ! night on y\r b$s1 9 y\r greate/ retirem5t f o!r ?+s1 t y may n be di/urb$ by ! noise ( y\r lu/s & bus9ess1 & ,i p]suade myself1 y :o h n[ lea/ m9d ( ?is life1 & joy 9 ,god1 %\ld f9d x1 & f9d x 9 him4 ,b to cut (f all convictions & p]suasions at fir/1 & to set su* a gu>d at y\r m9ds to provide t no?+ ( t k9d come 91 or else t x be ca/ out z an enemy1 ?is is unequal1 ignorant1 & unreasonable deal+1 :i* y alone w rep5t (1 x may be too late1 :5 pa/ rem$y4 ,he prop\nds t :i* he is to speak 9 ! fitte/ way1 = ! comm5dation ( x to _! he>ts1 & oh6 h[ va/ a diff]5ce betwixt ?is1 & ! ord9>y subject ( m5's disc\rses4 ,our e>s are fill$ cont9ually ) reports1 & x is ! usual way ( m5 to delight to he>1 & to report ev5 ^? ?+s t are n s delightful 9 !mselves4 ,& truly !re are n _m occurr5ces 9 ! _w 7suppose y _h a diurnal ( affairs ( all m5 e week7 t c give any solid refre%m5t to ! he>t1 except 9 ! holy m$itation ( ! vanity1 vexation1 & incon/ancy t ,god ha? subject$ all ^? ?+s unto4 ,b x is sad t ,*ri/ians1 :o h s noble & div9e1 s pleasant & pr(itable ?+s to speak ^u "o to ano!r1 are not)/&+ z mu* subject to t ,a!nian disease1 to be it*+ aft] new ?+s cont9ually1 & to sp5d our "t ?is way1 to report1 & to he> news4 ,&1 alas6 :at are ^? ?+s t are toss$ up & d[n cont9ually1 b ! follies1 weaknesses1 impot5cies & wick$ness1 ambition & av>ice ( m51 ! iniquity & impiety ( ! _w t lies 9 wick$ness8 ,& is !re any ?+ 9 ?is1 ei!r pleasant or pr(itable1 t we %\ld delight to ent]ta9 our own ?\ghts1 & o!rs' e>s ) !m8 ,b ! subject t is "h entreat$ (1 is ( ano!r nature4 ,no?+ 9 itself s excell5t1 no?+ to u s conv5i5t4 ,t :i* 0 f ! beg9n+1 ( ! ,^w ( life1 we decl>e unto y4 ,o h[ pleasant & sweet a voice is t :i* s\nds f heav51 be ^? confus$ noises7#bbd7 are1 t arise f ! e>?6 ,?is is a message t is come f heav51 ) him t came d[n f x4 ,& inde$ t is ! air?7#bbe7 f :5ce good news ha? come4 ,s9ce ! fir/ curse 0 pron\nc$ ^u ! e>?1 ! e>? ha? br\ght =? no?+ b ?orns & bri>s ( cont5tion1 /rife1 sorr[1 & vexation4 ,only f above ha? ?is message be5 s5t to r5ew ! _w aga91 & recreate x1 z x 74 ,!re are f\r prop]ties by :i* ?is inf9itely surpasses all o!r ?+s t c be told y4 ,= itself x is mo/ excell5t2 = its endurance x is mo/ anci5t1 & to u x is mo/ pr(itable1 & bo? 9 itself1 & to u1 x is mo/ c]ta91 & by ^! ! apo/le lab\rs to prep>e _! he>ts to s]i\s att5tion4 ,= ! excell5cy ( ! subject t he is to decl>e1--x is incomp>able1 = x is no less ?an t ,jewel t is hid 9 ! m9e ( ! scriptures1 :i* he1 z x 71 digs up1 & %[s & (f]s unto !m1--t ,jewel 7,i say7 :i* :5 a man ha? f\nd1 he may sell all to buy x1--t ,jewel1 m preci\s ?an ! mo/ preci\s desires & delights ( m51 ev5 ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! sub/antial ,^w ( life1 :o is ! sub/ance ( all ! %ad[s ( ! ,old ,te/am5t1 ! end ( t m9i/ry1 ! accompli%m5t ( ! promises1 & ! v life ( all religion1 )\t :i* !re is no?+ m va9 & empty4 ,x is true1 ! gospel is ! ^w ( life1 & holds out salvation to poor s9n]s1 b yet x is ,*ri/ t is ! life ( t ^w1 n only z t\*+ ! efficacy & p[] ( x1 b z t\*+ ! efficacy ( x1 = ! gospel is a ^w ( life only1 because x speaks ( him :o is ! life & ! light ( m54 ,x is b a report ( ! true life1 z ,john said1 8,i am n t light1 b am s5t to be> witness ( t light10 ,john i4 #h4 ,s ! gospel1 ?\gh x be call$ 8! p[] ( ,god to salvation10 7,rom4 i4 #af47 & 8! sav\r ( life10 & 8! gospel ( salvation10 7,eph4 i4 #ac47 yet x is n t true life1 b only a te/imony & decl>ation ( x4 ,x ha? n life & immortality 9 itself1 b only ! br++ ( ^? to light1 & to ! k ( m51 #b ,tim4 i4 #aj4 ,x is a discov]y :]e ^! treasures are ly+1 = ! se>*+ & f9d+4 ,to speak ( ?is ,^w ( life1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 accord+ to 8 et]nal subsi/5ce 9 ! inf9ite und]/&+ ( ! ,fa!r1 w\ld c]ta9ly require a div9e _s1 m elevat$ above ! ord9>y sph]e ( m51 & sep>ate f t e>?l9ess & impurity t makes u incapable ( see+ t holy & pure ,maje/y4 ,angels 7 b l[ mess5g]s = ?is4 ,= h[ c !y express to u :at !y _c conceive !mselves1 & !re=e wond] at ! my/]y ( x8 ,i confess1 ! be/ way ( speak+ ( ^! ?+s1 :i* s inf9itely surpass creat$ capacities1 7 to sit d[n 9 sil5ce1 & wond] at !m1 & )al to ta/e su* a sweetness1 9 ! imm5se greatness & inf9ite my/]i\sness ( :at we believe1 z might ravi% ! s\l m1 aft] t :i* is unkn[n1 ?an all ! p]fections ( ! _w kn[n & se5 to ! bottom c d4 ,?is doctr9e ( ! holy ,tr9ity ha? be5 propagat$ f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w1 ev5 among ! hea!ns1 & d]iv$ by tradition f ! fir/ fa!rs1 or ! ,hebrews1 to neighb\r nations2 & !re=e !y speak _m div9e ?+s ( t inf9ite1 supreme ,be+1 :o is ! f\ndation ( ! :ole creation1 & t he creat$ all ?+s by 8 mo/ div9e ,^w1 & t 8 bless$ ,_s is ! union & bond ( bo?1 & ( all ?+s besides4 ,x is kn[n :at my/]ies ! ,py?agoreans7#bbf7 appreh5d$ 9 ! numb] ( ?ree1 :at p]fection !y imag9$ to be 9 x1 s mu* 0 let out1 z might ei!r make !m )\t excuse1 or prep>e ! _w to receive readily ! light1 :5 x %\ld be cle>ly reveal$4 ,x is commonly held =?1 t ?is et]nal ,^w is ! bir? ( ! inf9ite und]/&+ ( ,god1 reflect+ ^u 8 own mo/ absolute & p]fect ,be+1 :i* is illu/rat$ by "s poor comp>ison to u creatures1 :o =m 9 our m9ds 9 ! und]/&+ ( any ?+1 an inw>d ^w or image ( ! object "s repres5tation & similitude ( t we und]/&4 ,& ?is is m p]fect ?an any ext]nal vocal expression c be4 ,s we h a weak & f9ite conception ( ! act+ ( t inf9ite wisdom ( ,god1 by :i* he kn[s himself1 t !re results1 z x 71 ^u x1 ! p]fect sub/antial image1 & ! express "* ( ! div9e ess5ce1 & !re=e is ! ,son ( ,god call$ 8! ,^w0 :i* 0 ) ,god1 & 8! ,wisdom0 ( ! ,fa!r1 because he is1 z x 71 ! v bir? ( 8 und]/&+ & n only ! image ( 8 own ess5ce b ! idea1 9 :i* he conceiv$1 & by :i* he creat$ ! visible _w4 ,!n we use to conceive ! ,holy ,gho/ z ! production ( 8 bless$ w1 :]eby he loves1 delights & ha? complac5cy 9 8 own all suffici5t1 all bless$ ,be+1 :i* he himself alone p]fectly compreh5ds1 by 8 inf9ite und]/&+1 & !re=e call$1 8! ,_s10 a ^w borr[$ f resemblance to poor creatures1 :o h _m impulses1 & incl9ations to sev]al ?+s1 & are c>ri$ to motion & action1 r f t "p :i* is invisible 9 !m1 ! subtile/ "p1 !re=e call$ spirits4 ,s ! ,"l applies 8 almighty p[]1 & ex]cise? 8 inf9ite wisdom accord+ to ! pleasure & det]m9ation ( 8 w1 = t seems to be ! imm$iate pr9ciple ( work+4 ,!re=e !re is m5tion made ( ! ,_s1 9 ! creation ( ! _w4 ,he s5t out 8 ,_s1 & !y 7 creat$1 ,psal4 civ4 #cj4 ,^! are ! weak & l[ attempts ( m5 to rea* ! height ( t unse>*able my/]y4 ,su* conjectures we h ( ?is ^w ( ,god1 & 8 et]nal g5]ation1 z if trees c\ld take ^u !m to und]/& ! nature ( bea/s1 or z if bea/s w\ld presume to give an acc\nt ( ! _s t acts 9 m54 ,c]ta9ly ! di/ance is inf9itely great] betwe5 ,god & u & he mu/ ne$s behold great] vanity1 folly1 & d>kness1 9 our cle>e/ appreh5sions ( 8 maje/y ?an we c\ld f9d 9 ! reason+s & conceptions ( bea/s ab\t our nature4 ,:5 our own conception 9 ! womb is su* a my/]y1 z made ,david to say1 ,o h[ wond]fully am ,i made1 & fe>fully6 he saw a curi\s art & wisdom 9 x t he c\ld n und]/&1 & he believ$ an inf9ite p[] he c\ld n conceive1 :i* surpris$ 8 s\l ) su* unexpect$ matt] ( wond]1 z made him fe> & tremble at ! ?\ght ( x1--,i say1 :5 ! g5]ation ( a poor creature ha? s mu* dep? ( wisdom 9 x1 h[ can/ ?\ ?9k to und]/& t ev]la/+ wond] ( angels1 ! bir? & conception ( t et]nal wisdom ( ,god8 ,& if ?\ can/ n und]/& f :5ce ! w9d comes1 & :i!r x goes1 or h[ ?9e own spirits beat 9 ?y ve9s1 :at is ! production ( !m1 & :at _! motions1 h[ c we !n conceive ! procession ( ! holy ,gho/1 8:i* eye ha? n se51 nor e> he>d1 nor ha? x ent]$ into ! he>t ( man to consid] x80 ,s]mon ,,ii4 #a ,john i4 #a4--8,t :i* 0 f ! beg9n+10 c4 ,?+s are comm5d$ sometimes1 because !y are anci5t1 especially doctr9es 9 religion1 because tru? is be=e error1 & falsehood is b an ab]ration f tru? & !re=e !re is s mu* plea & cont5tion among m51 ab\t antiquity1 z if x 7 ! suffici5t rule ( v]ity4 ,b ! abuse is1 t m5 g n f> en\gh backw>d 9 ! /eps ( antiquity1 t is1 to ! mo/ anci5t rule1 & pr(ession1 & practice ( tru? 9 scripture1 to ,*ri/ & 8 apo/les1 b halt 9 _! gr&fa!rs' tombs4 ,b sometimes ?+s are comm5d$1 because new4 ,! nature ( man be+ incl9$ to *ange & v>iety1 & ready to surfeit & loa? accu/om$ ?+s1 ev5 z ! /oma* f9ds appetite = new & unusual diets1 s ! m9d ( man ha? a secret long+ aft] new doctr9es & ?+s4 ,n[ we h bo? ^! comb9$ toge!r 9 ?is subject1 :i* makes x ! m excell5t & wond]ful1--antiquity1 & novelty1 = antiquity1 x is t :i* 0 f ! beg9n+1 & :i* 0 ) ! ,fa!r1 & t is be=e all antiquity1 ev5 f et]nity1 n only f ! beg9n+ ( "t1 b be=e all "t1 be=e all imag9able beg9n+s4 ,he1 ( :om he speaks1 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ! ,fa!r's ,^w1 0 ) ! ,fa!r f ! beg9n+1 ) ! ,anci5t ( days :o inf9itely & unmeasurably ant$ates all antiquity1 to ^: endurance all antiquity t is r5[n$ among m51 is b novelty1 to :om ! _w is b z ( six days /&+1 or b z ( ye/]day1 if we consid] t inf9ite1 beg9n+less1 immeasurable endurance ( ,god1 be=e ?is _w1 :at a boddom7#bbg7 or clew is t1 t c nev] be untw9$ by ! imag9ations ( m5 & angels6 ,to all et]nity !y %\ld nev] unw9d x & come to ! end ( t ?read ( ! age ( ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 :o possess$ "o ano!r be=e ! hills 71 & be=e ! f\ndations ( ! m\nta9s4 ,?is is x t make? religion ! ri*e/ & mo/ transc5d5t subject 9 ! _w1 t x pres5ts u ) a tw(old et]nity1 & environs ! s\l be=e & beh9d ) an et]nity )\t beg9n+1 only prop] to ,god1 & an et]nity )\t & communicat$ to angels & m5 f ,god4 ,t :i* 0 f ! beg9n+1 & be=e all beg9n+1 ei!r real or imag9$1 h[ mu* mom5t & weight is 9 t1 to p]suade a s\l1 & compose x1 beyond all ! speci\s & pa9t$ appe>ances ( ! _w6 ,to consid] t su* a ,savi\r is hold5 out unto u1 to come unto1 & lean ^u1 t is ! ,rock ( ages1 ^u ^: ^w ?is huge frame is bottom$1 & /&s firm1--"o :o inf9itely exce$s & prev5ts all ?+s visible or invisible1 all _! mutations & *anges1--"o :o 0 possess$ ( ! ,fa!r1 z 8 delights1 be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 & s mo/ likely to reconcile him to u1 & prevail ) him1 yea1 mo/ c]ta9ly1 !y mu/ h "o w1 & "o delight1 :o 7 undivid$ f all et]nity1 & !y !n rejoic+ 9 ! habitable p>ts ( ! e>?1 tak+ complac5cy 9 _! own ?\ghts ( peace & good w !y _h t[>ds u1 aft]w>ds to break =?4 ,& if bo? delight$ 9 _! v projects & plots ^u ! bus9ess1 :at may we ?9k ! accompli%m5t ( ! :ole design w add1 if x 7 possible to sup]add to _! delight8 ,i w\ld h y ^u ?is1 to ga!r two consid]ations1 = y\r edification4 ,"o1 to ?9k :at an incomp>ably excell5t ,savi\r we h1 "o ) ,god1 equal to him1 yea1 "o ) him f all et]nity1 & s h[ /rong a f\ndation !re is = fai? & confid5ce1 :at a ,rock to e/abli% a toss$ s\l ^u4 ,man's mis]y & curse be+ = all et]nity1 !re is ,"o to deliv] f t1 :o 0 f all et]nity4 ,& :o c\ld pur*ase unto u su* absolute bless$ness ?r\gh\t all et]nity1 :o 0 n himself f all et]nity8 ,:at m>vell\s congruity & beauty is 9 ! ways ( ,god8 ,h[ is all fitt$ & fram$ by inf9ite wisdom1 to ! end t we may h /rong consolation8 ,d y n see ! inf9ite evil & he9\sness ( s91 9 ! giv+ ( su* a preci\s ransom = x8 ,o h[ is ! black visage ( s9 portray$ 9 ! beauty & glory ( ! ,m$iator's p]son8 ,h[ is x pa9t$1 ev5 to horror1 9 8 dea?8 ,aga91 :at div9ity & wor? is put ^u ! immortal s\l ( man1 t is b ( ye/]day1 s9ce ! beg9n+1 :5 he t 0 ! delight ( ,god1 be=e all beg9n+1 is weigh$ 9 ! balance1 z x 7 ) x1 & no o!r ?+ f\nd suffici5t = ex*ange & comp5sation1 t ! s\l may be r$eem$8 ,& do? n ?is answ] all ! jeal\sies & suspici\s ?\ghts1 & fe>ful appreh5sions1 aris+ f ! consid]ation ( our own weakness & infirmity1 :5 su* an ,"o is (f]$1 z is able to save to ! utmo/8 ,!n ,i w\ld desire y may believe1 t ! ,fa!r is z well m9d$ to ! salvation ( s9n]s1 z ! ,son1 = !y 7 sweet company toge!r f all et]nity1 &1 z x 71 contriv$ ?is plot & design betwe5 !m1 to save & r$eem mank9d4 ,"s ent]ta9 h>%] ?\ghts ( ! ,fa!r1 z if ,*ri/ 7 m accessible1 & exorable4 ,b ! tru? is1 he ha? giv5 8 ,son ?is comm&1 & !re=e he pr(ess$1 t x 0 n s mu* 8 w1 z 8 ,fa!r's1 he 0 ab\t4 ,!re=e correct y\r appreh5sions1 d n /& aback f ! ,fa!r1 z x 7 till y h prevail$ ) ,*ri/4 ,no1 t is n ! way4 ,come 9 y\r fir/ address to ! ,fa!r1 9 ! ,son1 = s he wills y1 n because he mu/ be ov]come by 8 ,son's p]suasion b because he w\ld h 8 love to run 9 t *annel ?r\gh ,*ri/ to u4 ,& inde$ our ,savi\r 0 mu* 9 hold+ out ! love ( ! ,fa!r1 & lab\r$ to p]suade ! _w ( x4 ,)al1 ,i wi% y to consid] :om ye neglect & despise :o he> ?is gospel duly1 & ! ,^w ( life hold5 out unto y & yet suff] n y\r he>ts to be mov$1 or /irr$ aft] him4 ,alas1 my belov$1 to =sake s great a m]cy1 z ! et]nal ,^w ( life z ! inf9ite ,wisdom ( ! ,fa!r1 & to let ! (f] ( ?is e day run by u1 & nev] to f9d leisure & vacancy f ! multitude ( bus9esses & ?rong ( ! ?\ghts & lu/s ( ! _w1 nev] to />t s f> backw>d1 z to look beyond ?is _w1 to ,god1 & 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/1 nev] to m9d s]i\sly ei!r him t 0 be=e all ?+s visible1 or our own s\ls1 t mu/ survive & outlive all ?is visible frame4 ,?is1 ,i say1 is ! great mis]y & condemnation ( ! _w1 t ?is et]nal ,light ha? %9$1 & y love y\r own d>kness bett]4 ,b be p]suad$ t "o day ye w ?9k "o (f] ( ?is ,^w ( life bett] ?an life--bett]1 inf9itely bett] ?an ! mo/ absolute life t ! att5dance & concurr5ce ( all ! creatures c\ld yield y4 ,o !n t ye w\ld incl9e y\r e>s & he>ts to ?is t is decl>$ unto y to receive ?is ,^w ( life t 0 f ! beg9n+1 & ye may be p]suad$ ye %all enjoy a bless$ness )\t end6 ,b "h is )al a newness 9 ?is subject1 :i* bo? increases admiration & may ! m engage our affection4 ,= 8! life 0 manife/$0 sai? he1 v]4 #b1 & he is su* a ,^w ( life z ?\gh he 0 invisible & unt\*able f ! beg9n+1 yet he 0 lately clo!d ) fle% t made him bo? visible & capable ( be+ h&l$4 ,n[ truly ^! are ! two poles ab\t :i* ! my/]y1 glory & wond] ( ,*ri/ianity turns1--! antiquity ( 8 real exi/5ce z ,god1 & ! lat5ess or novelty ( 8 appe>ance 9 ! fle% z man1--no?+ s old1 = he ha? ! inf9ite =e/>t ( ! olde/ & mo/ anci5t creatures4 ,take ^? angels1 ! sons ( ,god1 :o sung toge!r 9 ! fir/ morn+ ( ! creation yet _! g5]ation c soon be told1 & _! ye>s numb]$4 ,x is easy to calculate all antiquity1 & we %\ld n rea* six ?\s& ye>s1 :5 x is tak5 at ! l>ge/ measure4 ,& :at are six ?\s& ye>s 9 8 sight1 b z six days :5 !y are pa/8 ,& if we w\ld run backw>d1 z f> be=e t po9t ( beg9n+1 & calculate o!r six ?\s&1 yet we are nev] a jot ne>] ! age ( ! ,son ( ,god4 ,suppose a m\nta9 ( s& z big z ! e>?1 & an angel to take f x "o gra9 9 e ye>1 y\r imag9ation w\ld we>y itself1 ere ye reckon$ 9 :at space ?is m\nta9 %\ld be dim9i%$1 or remov$4 ,x w\ld c]ta9ly tr\ble ! ari?metic ( ! wise/ ma!matician4 ,n[ imag9e z _m ye>s or ages ( ye>s to h run out be=e ! _w took its beg9n+1 z ! ye>s 9 :i* ! angel w\ld exhau/ ?is m\nta91 yet we h n come a :it ne>] ! endurance ( our ,"l & ,savi\r1 ^: ,be+ is l a circle1 )\t beg9n+ or end4 8,behold he is great & we "k him n1 & ! numb] ( 8 ye>s _c be se>*$ out108 ,job xxxvi4 #bf4 ,& :o c tell 8 g5]ation8 ,! age ( ?is ,^w is su* a labyr9?1 ) innum]able turn+s & w9d+s 9 x1 z w always lead !m r\nd t ent] 9 x4 ,& s !y are1 aft] ! longe/ progress & se>*1 b j :]e !y 71 always beg9n+1 & nev] com+ ne>] ! beg9n+ ( 8 duration1 because x is ! beg9n+ ( all ?+s t ha? a beg9n+ b ha? none itself4 ,n[ he t 0 ?us bless$ f ev]la/+1 :o dwelt 9 inaccessible light & glory1 :i* no man ha? se51 nor c see1 inf9itely remov$ f all human capacities & s5ses1--he1 ,i say beg9s to be manife/$ 9 ! fulness ( "t4 ,& to make himself visible1 he takes on our fle%1--& all = ?is purpose1 t he :o 0 ! sub/antial life 9 himself1 & ! et]nal life1 9 an ess5tial & necess>y way1 might become life to poor dead s9n]s1 & communicate to !m et]nal life4 ,& truly x 0 no wond] t all ages 7 9 ! expectation ( ?is f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w s9ce x 0 fir/ promis$1--t ! inhabitants ( heav5 7 9 a long+ expectation to see & look into ?is my/]y1 = !re is some?+ 9 x m wond]ful ?an ! creation ( ?is huge frame ( heav5 & e>?1 ,god's foot/ool6 ,! ?und]1 h[ glori\s & t]rible a voice6 ,9 a ^w1 ! be+1 ! beauty ! h>mony1 & proportion ( ?is huge frame1 is b a visible appe>ance ( ! invisible ,god4 ,b 9 tak+ on our fle%1 ! ,^w is m wond]fully manife/$1 & made visible1 =1 9 ! fir/1 ! ,creator made creatures to />t out ( no?+ at 8 comm&1 b 9 ?is1 ! ,creator is made a creature4 ,he once gave a beg9n+ ( be+ to ?+s t 7 n4 ,be+ be=e all beg9n+ himself1 he n[ takes a beg9n+1 & becomes fle%1 t he 0 n4 ,& :at is x 9 :i* he 0 manife/$8 ,is x ! spiritual nature ( angels8 ,b ?\gh t f> excel ours yet x is no manife/ation ( him to u1 = he %\ld /ill be z unkn[n z ev]4 ,is x 9 ! glory1 p]fection1 & p[] ( ! visible _w1 z 9 ! sun1 & lights ( heav58 ,b ?\gh t h m %[ ( glory ?an ! fle% ( man1 yet x makes n mu* to our com=t1--!re w\ld n be s mu* consolation 9 t manife/ation4 ,!re=e1 ,o h[ wisely & wond]fully is x contriv$1 = ! good ( lo/ man t ! ,son ( ,god %all be made ( a woman1 t ! ,fa!r ( spirits %all be manife/$ 9 ! l[e/ habit ( our fle%1 & ! l[] & bas] t be 9 :i* he appe>s1 ! high] ! my/]y is & ! ri*] ! com=t is4 ,suppose ! manife/ation ( glory %\ld n be s great1 yet ! manife/ation ( love is s mu* ! great]4 ,& ?is is ! great design1 8,god s lov$ ! _w0 c4 ,john iii4 ,nay1 ,i may say1 ev5 ! glory ( ! only begott5 ,son ( ,god 0 ! m visibly manife/$1 t he appe>$ 9 s l[ & unequal a %ape4 ,= p[] to %[ itself 9 weakness1 = glory to appe> 9 bas5ess1 = div9ity to ky!7#bbh7 9 humanity1 & su* glori\s rays to break =? f "u su* a d>k cl\d1 ?is 0 great] glory1 & m maje/y1 ?an if he _h only %[$ himself 9 ! p]fection ( ! creatures4 ,n[ x is easy to di/+ui% ! vail f t x cov]s1--to sep>ate infirmity f div9ity4 ,b !n x _h be5 m difficult1 if 8 outw>d appe>ance _h be5 s glori\s1 to give unto ,god :at 0 ,god's1 & to give ! creatures :at 0 ! creatures'4 ,! m ne> 8 outw>d %ape _h be5 to 8 div9e nature1 ! less able _h we be5 to see ! glory ( 8 div9ity ?r\gh x4 ,n[1 my belov$1 :5 bo? ^! are laid toge!r1 ! anci5tness ( our ,savi\r1 & )al ! newness ( 8 appe>ance 9 ! fle% by :i* he ha? come s ne> u1 &1 z x 71 br\ght 8 own ,maje/y )9 our sph]e1 to be appreh5d$ by u1--& = no o!r end b to make life & immortality to %9e =? z beams f him1 to ! quick5+ ( dead s\ls1--,o h[ %\ld ?is conjunction ende> him to u6 ,t ! ev]la/+ ,fa!r %\ld become a *ild = u1 t is "o wond]4 ,! next wond] is1 t we :o are enemies %\ld be made ! *ildr5 ( ,god by him4 ,:5 ! d>k & obscure prophesy+ ( ?is1--:5 ! twilight ( ,jewi% types & %ad[s did create s mu* joy 9 ! he>ts ( believ]s1 insomu* t !y long$ = & rejoic$ to see af> (f t day1--:5 su* a d>k repres5tation ( ?is ,^w ( life1 0 ! v life ( ! godly 9 ! _w = f\r ?\s& ye>s1--,o h[ mu* is ! cause ( joy increas$1 by ! ris+ ( ! ,sun ( righte\sness himself1 & 8 appe>+ 9 ! v d>ke/ night ( sup]/ition & idolatry t ev] 0 ov] ! _w6 ,:5 ! true ,life ha? ris5 himself1 & br\ght to op5 light t life t 0 obscurely c\*$ up 9 prophecies & c]emonies1 z hid "u s _m cl\ds4 ,o !n1 let u op5 our he>ts to him1 & !n ent]ta9 ^! new & fre% tid+s ) new delights4 ,?\gh ^! be n[ m ?an sixte5 hundr$ ye>s old1 yet !y are /ill rec5t to a believ+ he>t4 ,!re is an ev]la/+ spr+ 9 !m1 t s5ds out e day fre% consolation to s\ls1 z refre%+ z ! fir/ day ?is spr+ 0 op5$4 ,?is is ! new w9e t nev] gr[s old1 nay1 x is r e g5]ation r5ew$1 ) ! accession ( "s new manife/ation ( ! love ( ,god4 ,*ri/'s inc>nation 0 ! fir/ manife/ation ( ! ,son1 ! v morn+ ( light & life1 ! dayspr+ visit+ ! _w t 0 buri$ 9 an helli% d>kness ( hea!n idolatry1 & ev5 ! *ur* ( ,god1 9 ! grave ( sup]/ition & corruption ( doctr9e & mann]s4 ,!n did t ,sun ( righte\sness fir/ set up 8 head above ! horizon4 ,b x is b "o day /ill4 ,he ha? be5 b com+ by degrees to ! m]idian & 8%9+ m & m to ! p]fect day40 ,t ,sun ha? n set s9ce1 b made a c\rse1 & gone r\nd ab\t ! _w1 9 ! prea*+ ( ! gospel1 & br\ght life & light ab\t1 by succession1 f "o nation to ano!r1 & "o g5]ation to ano!r4 ,& !re=e we ought to ent]ta9 x ?is day ) acclamations & jubilation ( he>t1 z ! p t lie "u ! nor? d welcome ! sun :5 x comes once a ye> to !m4 8,aft] t ! k9dness & love ( ,god our ,savi\r t[>d man appe>$10 ,tit4 iii4 #d1 1 8 k9dly & affectionate love to mank9d4 ,t is x t %9es s brightly4 ,! beams ( grace & love to m51 are ! rays t are scatt]$ f ?is ,sun ( righte\sness4 ,o ! h>dness ( m5's he>ts1 ! imp5etrable ob/9acy ( man1 t ?is _c melt or pi]ce6 ,h[ damnable & mis]able a case are !y into :o c nei!r be p]suad$ ) ! et]nity ( ?is subject1 to adore x1 nor mov$ ) ! late appe>ance ( ! love ( ,god to ! _w1 9 s5d+ ( 8 ,son--:om nei!r ,*ri/'s maje/y nor 8 humility c draw6 ,c]ta9ly ?is makes s9n]s "u ! gospel 9 a m deplorable condition ?an ,sodom1 because if he _h n come1 !y _h n _h su* s91 b n[ x is )\t excuse1 c4 ,s]mon ,,iii4 #a ,john i4 #ac4--8,t :i* we h he>d & se5 ( ! ,^w ( life1 decl>e we unto y10 c4 ,?+s t are excell5t 9 !mselves w be lov$ = !mselves2 b !y become ! m suitable object ( affection1 if !y h )al "s suitabl5ess & conv5i5cy to u4 ,yet nei!r ! excell5cy nor conv5i5cy ( ! object is suffici5t to engage ! he>t1 if !re be n some?+ 9 ! m9d too1 suitable to ! object2 t is1 ! appreh5sion ( t reality & good t is 9 x4 ,=1 z !re is a c]ta9ty 9 ! object1 t makes x a real1 n imag9>y ?+1 s !re mu/ be a c]ta9ty 9 ! subject1 :]eby ! ?+ is appreh5d$ to be true1 good1 & excell5t1 & !n ! object ( affection is complet$4 ,"s ?+s !re are 9 nature1 excell5t 9 !mselves1 b !y r beget admiration ?an affection1 because !y are n suitable to our necessities4 ,o!r ?+s ( a m ord9>y pur*ase h "s conv5i5cy to supply our wants1 & ?\gh !y be less wor? 9 _! own nature ?an preci\s /ones & su* l1 yet !y are m desir$4 ,b !re is ?is lam5table disproportion betwixt our appreh5sions & ! ?+s !mselves1 :i* is ! gr\nd ( mu* disappo9tm5t1 & s ( vexation4 ,! ?+s ( ?is _w hav+ no?+ ( t solid excell5cy1 or true wor?1 & conv5i5cy to our s\ls no?+ suitable to our immortal spirits1 b be+ empty va9 %ad[s1 & w9dy husks1 in/ead ( sub/antial true food1 yet !re are high appreh5sions1 & big conceits ( !m1 :i* is a k9d ( mon/r\s production1 or empty swell+ ( ! m9d1 :i* because x ha? no bottom ( solidity1 x w fail & vani%4 ,aga91 take a view ( spiritual ?+s1 hold5 out 9 ! gospel1 & !re is z incongru\s & unproportion$ c>riage ( our he>ts t[>d !m4 ,!y h a c]ta9ty & reality & subsi/5ce 9 !mselves1 !y alone are excell5t1 & suitable to our spirits4 ,not)/&+1 ! m9d ( man is mo/ hugely mis%ap5 t[>ds !m by unbelief1 & ha? no?+ 9 8 appreh5sion suitable to ! ?+s !mselves4 ,!y are repres5t$ z f> bel[ 9 ! true wor?1 z ?+s temporal above _! j value1 & !re=e m5 are n enam\r$ ) !m1 s\ls are n ravi%$ aft] t beauty t is 9 !m4 ,n[ ! end ( ^! words read is1 to re=m ?is irregul>1 disord]ly po/ure ( our m9ds1 to hold out to y ?+s truly excell5t1 & exce$+ly conv5i5t1--?+s good & pr(itable1 9 ! mo/ sup]lative degree1 9 ! highe/ rank t y\r imag9ations c suppose1 & !n to p]suade y1 t y are n deceiv$ ) va9 words1 or fair promises1 b t !re is a c]ta9 tru?1 & an infallible reality 9 !m1 t y be+ asc]ta9$ 9 y\r s\ls1 accord+ to ! c]ta9ty ( ! ?+ pres5t$1 y may !n freely1 )\t any res]ve1 give y\r he>ts to love1 embrace1 & foll[ !m4 ,o t !re might be su* a meet+ betwe5 y\r he>ts & ?is et]nal ,life1 t z he ha? come ne> to u1 to be suitable to u1 y\r appreh5sions might draw ne> to be suitable to him1 & by ?is means1 y\r s\ls might meet imm$iately ) t ,^w ( life1 & h t con/ant fell[%ip ) him t is spok5 ( v]se #c6 ,s y\r joy %\ld be full1--= joy is b ! full peace ( ! desires4 ,fill up all ! wants ( ! he>t1 & !n x is full ( joy4 ,& s1 :5 su* a satisfy+ object is pit*$ on1 z do? exactly correspond1 & answ] ! inw>d appreh5sions ( ! m9d1 !n !re is no m room 9 ! he>t = any o!r ?+1--z if two sup]ficies 7 exactly pla9 & smoo?1 !y c\ld jo9 s closely toge!r1 t no air c\ld come betwe5 !m1 & !n !y c\ld h>dly be pull$ asund]4 ,we spoke some?+ ( ! excell5cy ( t 8,^w ( life0 9 himself1 & x is b little t is said1 :5 all is said1 9 respect ( t :i* he truly is4 ,b ,i fe> we speak1 & ye he> m ( ^! ?+s1 ?an ei!r ( u lively & affectionately appreh5d1 or lay up 9 our he>ts ,i fe>1 t z we say less ?an is1 s m ?an we ?9k1 ,i mean1 s]i\sly ?9k ^u4 ,b we %all proce$4 ,su* an ev]la/+ glori\s p]son1 ?\gh he h life 9 himself1 ?\gh he be nev] s excell5t z 8! ,son ( ,god10 yet :at is t to u8 ,x seems he is nev] a :it ne>] u1 or n m suitable to re/ore u1 ?an ! v ,maje/y t we (f5d$4 ,h[ f> is he )\t our sight1 & )\t our compreh5sion8 ,he is high z heav51 :o %all asc5d to br+ d[n t et]nal ,life to u8 ,b /ay & consid] t he is n only s glori\s 9 himself1 b s graci\s to u1 he is n only invisible1 z ,god1 b manife/$ to our s5ses1 z man3 n only ha? life 9 himself1 b is an ev]la/+ spr+ ( life to u2 n only ha? 8 ?rone 9 heav5 ) 8 ,fa!r1 b ha? come d[n to ! _w1 to br+ t et]nal life ne> u ev5 9 our m\?s & he>ts1--to prea* x1 to pur*ase x1 to seal x1 & to be/[ x1 & ! life 0 manife/$1--! life1 & t et]nal life1 words ( =ce1 t h "s emphasis 9 !m4 ,! life is mu*1 t et]nal life is m1 & yet ^! _h be5 little to u1 if n manife/$ to u4 ,life might h rema9$ hid 9 ,god1 et]nal life might h resid$ 9 ,*ri/1 ! f\nta91 = all et]nity1 & no?+ dim9i%$ ( _! happ9ess if ^! _h nev] sprung out & v5t$ !mselves4 ,if t life t 0 ) ! ,fa!r f ! beg9n+ _h nev] come d[n f ! ,fa!r1 we w\ld h miss$ x1 n !y1 we alone _h be5 mis]able by x4 ,well !n1 !re is a manife/ation ( life 9 ,*ri/'s l[ desc5t to dea?1 !re is a manife/ation ( ! ri*es ( love & grace 9 ! pov]ty & empt9ess ( our ,savi\r1 & ?us he is suit$ to u & our necessities e way fitly correspond5t4 ,& n[ x is n only1 8z ! ,fa!r ha? life 9 himself1 s ! ,son ha? life 9 himself10 b !re is a d]ivation ( t life to man4 ,t donation ( life to ! ,son1 ,john v4 #bf1 0 n s mu* = any ne$ he _h ( x1 z by him to be/[ x on u1 t x might be1 8,z ! liv+ ,fa!r ha? s5t me1 & ,i live by ! ,fa!r1 s he t eats me1 ev5 he %all live by me10 ,john vi4 #eg4 ,z p>5ts t reta9 affection to _! *ildr51 albeit !y h committ$ great injuries1 = :i* !y are driv5 out ( _! h\ses1 yet !y w1 z x 71 und]h& be/[ ^u !m1 & ex]cise t same love 9 a cov]$ way1 by a ?ird p]son1 by giv+ to !m1 to imp>t to _! *ildr54 ,not)/&+ ?is halts too mu*1 = our ,fa!r dissembles n 8 love1 b proclaims x 9 s5d+ 8 ,son1 n do? ,*ri/ hide x1 b decl>es1 t he is in/ruct$ ) suffici5t furniture7#bbi7 = et]nal life1 t himself is ! bread ( life s5t f heav51 t :osoev] receive? x ) delight1 & pond]s1 & m$itates on x 9 ! he>t1 & s dige/s x 9 _! s\ls1 !y %all f9d a quick5+1 quiet+1 com=t+1 & /r5g!n+ virtue 9 him4 ,nay1 !re is a /rait connection betwe5 8 life & ours1 8because ,i live1 ye %all live also20 z if he c\ld no m want u1 ?an 8 ,fa!r c want him1 7,john xiv4 #ai47 & z if he c\ld be no m happy )\t u1 ?an 8 ,fa!r )\t him4 ,& :5ce is x come to pass1 b f 8 manife/ation = ?is v end & purpose8 ,h[ %\ld su* /range logic hold8 ,:5ce su* a because1 if ?is _h n be5 all 8 err& into ! _w1 = :i* 8 ,fa!r disp5s$ to want him z x 71 & he did likewise condesc5d to leave 8 ,fa!r = a season8 ,& n[ ?is be+ ! bus9ess he came ab\t1 x is /range he appe>$ 9 s unsuitable & unlikely a =m1 9 weakness1 pov]ty1 mis]y1 ignom9y1 & all ! infirmities ( our fle% :i* seem$ r contr>y to 8 design1 & to indispose him = giv+ life to o!rs ^: life 0 a cont9u$ dea? 9 ! eyes ( m54 ,& ! la/ act ( ! sc5e seems to bl[ up ! :ole design ( quick5+ dead s9n]s1 :5 he :o 0 design$ ,capta9 ( salvation1 is kill$ himself4 ,= if he save n himself1 h[ %\ld he save o!rs8 ,& yet behold ! inf9ite wisdom1 p[]1 & grace ( ,god1 work+ "u gr\nd1 giv+ life to ! dead by ! dea? ( life itself1 sav+ ^? t are lo/ by "o t lo/ himself1 ov]com+ ! _w by weakness1 conqu]+ ,satan by suff]+1 triumph+ ov] dea? by cry+4 ,l t r5[n$ k+ ( ! ,lac$emonians1 :o1 :5 he he>d ( an oracle1 t if ! g5]al 7 sav$ alive1 ! army c\ld n be victori\s1 *ang$ 8 habit1 & w5t among ! camp ( 8 enemies1 & f\ght valiantly till he 0 kill$1 :om :5 ! armies ( ! enemies und]/ood to be ! k+ & g5]al1 !y pres5tly lo/ _! he>ts1 & retir$ & fl$47#bcj7 ,s our ,savi\r1 & capta9 ( our salvation1 ha? (f]$ himself once = all1 & by be+ kill$ ha? pur*as$ life to all t believe 9 8 dea?1 & t et]nal life4 ,!re=e1 he is n only ! ,^w ( life 9 himself1 & t et]nal life 9 an ess5tial mann]1 b he alone 8ha? ! words ( et]nal life1 & is ! alone f\nta9 ( life to u40 ,n[ = ! c]ta9ty ( ?is manife/ation ( ! ,^w ( life 9 our fle%1 bo? t he 0 man1 & t he 0 m ?an a man1 ev5 ,god1 ?is1 ,i say we h ! greate/ evid5ce ( t ! _w c af=d1 next to our own see+ & h&l+4 ,to beg9 ) ! te/imony set d[n "h1 ( ^? :o 7 e> & eye witnesses ( all1 :i*1 if !y be m5 ( cr$it1 _c b make a great impression ( fai? ^u o!rs4 ,consid] :o ! apo/les 71 m5 ( great simplicity1 ^: education 0 s mean1 & expectations 9 ! _w s l[ t !y c\ld n be suppos$ to conspire toge!r to a falsehood1 & especially :5 !re 0 no worldly inducem5t lead+ !m !reto1 b r all ?+s p]suad+ to ! contr>y4 ,_! v adv]s>ies c\ld nev] object any ?+ aga9/ !m1 b want ( le>n+1 & simplicity :i* are fur!/ f ! suspicion ( deceitfulness4 ,n[ h[ 7 x possible1 ?9k y1 t s _m ?\s&s e :]e1 %\ld h receiv$ ?is new doctr9e1 s unsuitable to human reason1 f _! m\?s1 if !y _h n p]suad$ !m t !mselves 7 eye witnesses ( all ^! miracles t he did1 to confirm 8 doctr9e1 & t ?is te/imony _h be5 above all imag9able exception8 ,yea1 s evid5t 0 x 9 matt] ( fact1 t bo? enemies !mselves confess$1 ! ,jews & ,g5tiles t p]secut$ t way1 7 con/ra9$1 ?r\gh ! evid5ce ( ! tru?1 to ackn[l$ge1 t su* mighty works %[$ =? !mselves 9 him1 ?\gh !y out ( malice imput$ x to ridicul\s & blasphem\s causes4 ,& besides1 ! apo/le us$ to provoke7#bca7 to ! v te/imony ( five hundr$1 :o _h se5 ,jesus rise f dea?1 :i* is n ! cu/om ( li>s1 nei!r is x possible = s _m1 z x 71 ( purpose1 to conspire to su* an untru?1 z _h s _m mis]ies & calamities foll[+ on ! pr(ession ( x1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #f4 ,b :at say !y8 ,t :i* we h he>d (1 n only f ! prophets1 :o h witness$ ( him f ! beg9n+1 & d all conspire toge!r to give a te/imony t he is ! ,savi\r ( ! _w1 b f ,john1 :o 0 8 mess5g]1 imm$iately s5t be=e 8 face1 & :om all m51 ev5 ,*ri/'s enemies1 ackn[l$g$ to be a prophet1 & !re=e 8 visible po9t+ out ! ,lamb ( ,god1 8 decl>+ h[ ne> he 01 & pref]r+ ( him inf9itely be=e himself1 :o _h s mu* au?ority himself1 7& s likely to h spok5 ! tru?1 be+ misl$ ) no ambition or affectation ( hon\r17 8 in/itut+ a new ord9ance1 pla9ly po9t+ out ! ,messiah at ! doors1 & publi%+ con/antly t voice1 8! k+dom ( heav5 is at h&10--^! we1 & all ! p h he>d1--& he>d1 n ) indignation1 b ) rev]5ce & respect4 ,b above all1 we he>d himself1 ! true prophet & sweet prea*] ( ,israel1 s9ce ! fir/ day he began to op5 8 m\? 9 ! m9i/ry ( ! gospel1 we h ) att5tive e>s1 & e>ne/ he>ts1 receiv$ all f 8 m\?1 & laid up ^! gold5 say+s 9 our he>ts4 ,he did n con/ra9 !m to abide ) him1 b !re 0 a secret p[] t w5t f him1 t *a9$ !m to him inevitably1 8,"l1 :i!r %all we g f !e1 = ?\ ha/ ! words ( et]nal life80 ,o6 t 0 an attractive virtue1 a p[]ful cons]v+ virtue1 t w5t out ( 8 m\?4 ,we he>d him1 say !y1 & we nev] he>d any speak l him1 n s mu* = ! pomp & maje/y ( 8 /yle1 = he came l[1 sitt+ on an ass1 & 0 z condesc5d+ 9 8 mann] ( spee* z 9 8 o!r behavi\r1 b because 8he taught ) au?ority40 ,!re 0 a div9e virtue 9 8 prea*+4 ,"s sp>kles ( a div9e ,_s & p[] 9 8 disc\rses broke out f "u ! pla9ness & simplicity ( x1 & made our s\ls truly to appreh5d ( him :at 0 sacrilegi\sly attribut$ 9 flatt]y to a man 8! voice ( ,god1 & n ( man40 ,we he>d him s _m ye>s speak famili>ly to u1 & ) u1 by :i* we 7 c]ta9ly p]suad$ he 0 a true man & !n we he>d him 9 8 spee*es op5 ! hidd5 my/]ies ( ! k+dom ( heav51 reveal+ ! w ( ! ,fa!r1 :i* no man c\ld "k1 b he t 0 ) ! ,fa!r1 & came d[n f him4 ,we he>d him unfold+ all ^! %ad[s & cov]+s ( ! ,old ,te/am5t1 exp\nd+ ,moses & ! prophets1 tak+ (f ! veil1 & uncov]+ ! ark & oracles & 8h[ did our he>ts burn )9 u1 :ile he talk$ ) u & op5$ to u ! scriptures80 ,we he>d him daily 9 ! synagogues exp\nd ! scriptures1 :]e( himself 0 ! liv+ comm5t>y4 ,:5 he read !m1 we saw ! true exposition be=e our eyes4 ,n[1 my belov$1 y may be admitt$ to he> him too = ! sum ( ! liv+ words t came f ! 8,^w ( life0 are writt54 ,8 s]mons are abridg$ 9 ! evangeli/s1 t y may read !m & :5 y read !m1 ?9k )9 y\rself1 t y he> 8 holy m\? speak !m4 ,set y\rselves z among/ 8 disciples t s ye may believe1 & believ+1 may h et]nal life1 = ?is end are !y writt51 ,john xx4 #cj1 #ca4 ,s]mon ,,iv4 #a ,john i4 #a1 #b4--8,:i* we h he>d & se510 c4 ,!re is a gradation ( c]ta9ty "h4 ,he>+ himself speak1 is m ?an he>+ by report1 b an eye-witness is bett] t t5 e> witnesses1 & h&l+ adds a ?ird assurance1 = ! s5se ( t\*+ gives ! la/ & greate/ evid5ce ( tru?4 ,x is true1 t ! s5se is prop]ly correspond5t to s5sible ?+s1 & ( itself c only give te/imony to 8 humanity1 yet ,i conceive ^! are "h alleg$ = bo?1 ev5 also to witness 8 glori\s & div9e nature1 :i* ?\gh x did n fall "u sight & h&l+1 yet x discov]$ itself to be lat5t1 "u t visible cov]+ ( fle%1 by s5sible effects1 no less ?an ! _s ( man1 :i* is invisible1 manife/s its pres5ce 9 ! body1 by su* op]ations s5sible1 z c proce$ f no o!r pr9ciple4 ,& !re=e1 ?is fai?ful witness adds1 8:i* we h look$ ^u10 :i* relates n only to ! outw>d att5tion ( ! eyes1 b po9ts at ! inw>d int5tion1 & affection ( ! he>t4 ,our s5ses did br+ 9 su* /range & m>vell\s objects to our m9ds1 t we /ood gaz+1 & beheld x ov] & ov] aga91 look$ ^u x ) reason1 conclud+ :at x might be4 ,we gave ent]ta9m5t to our m9ds1 to consid] x wisely & delib]ately1 & fa/5$ our eyes1 t we might deta9 our he>ts1 9 ! consid]ation ( su* a glori\s p]son4 ,f ?is !n ye h two ?+s cle>4 ,"o is1 t ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ 0 a true man1 & t 8 disciples _h all possible evid5ce ( x1 :i* ! hi/ory m abundantly %[s4 ,he conv]s$ ) !m famili>ly1 he eat & drank ) !m1 yea 8 conv]sation 9 ! _w 0 v mu* condesc5d+ 9 outw>d behavi\r to ! cu/oms ( ! _w4 ,he eat ) ,ph>isees1 :5 !y invit$ him he refus$ n1 b he 0 m bold ) publicans & s9n]s1 to conv]se ) !m1 z be+ _! greate/ fri5d4 ,he 0 uncivil to none1 w\ld det] none ?r\gh a rigid au/]e conv]sation1 & inde$1 to te/ify ! tru? ( 8 human nature1 he came s l[ z to p>take ( all human infirmities )\t s91 & to be subject to su* extraord9>y afflictions & crosses1 z to ! eyes ( ! _w did q ext+ui% 8 div9e glory1 & bury x 9 misbelief4 ,?is :i* we speak (1 z a te/imony & evid5ce t he 0 man1 0 ! v gr& /umbl+ block & (f5ce ( ! ,jews & ,g5tiles1 :i* !y made use ( z an evid5ce & c]ta9 te/imony t he 0 n ,god4 ,! evid5ce ( ! "o seems to give an evid5ce to ! o!r4 ,b let u consid] ?is1 = x is a sweet & pleasant subject1 if our he>ts 7 suitably fram$ to delight 9 x1 t !re 0 z mu* evid5ce to ! conviction ( all m5's s5ses1 ( 8 div9e maje/y1 z ( 8 human infirmity1--& t !re are two concurr+ evid5ces1 :i* enlight5 "o ano!r1 :i* we %all %[1 p>tly f 8 own works & miracles1 & p>tly f ! m ?an miracul\s success & progress ( ! gospel aft] him4 ,= ! fir/1 ,john te/ifies1 t n only !y saw ! bas5ess ( 8 outw>d %ape1 b 8! glory ( ! only begott5 ,son ( ,god1 full ( grace & tru?10 ,john i4 #ad4 ,john ! ,bapti/ s5t "s ( 8 disciples1 because ( _! own unbelief1 to inquire at ,jesus1 8,art ?\ he1 or look we = ano!r80 ,& :at answ] gave he !m8 ,:at reason to conv9ce !m8 8,g 7sai? he7 & tell :at ye h se5 & he>d1 t ! bl9d see1 ! lame walk1 & ! lep]s are cleans$1 ! deaf he>1 ! dead are rais$1 & ! poor receive ! gospel40 ,& bless$ is he :oev] %all n = my outw>d unseeml9ess & bas5ess (f5d1 b g by t into ! glory t %9es out 9 su* works4 ,x is said 9 ,luke vii4 #ba1 t 8! same h\r he cur$ _m40 ,be=e he spoke 9 answ]1 he answ]$ !m by 8 de$s4 ,he gave a visible demon/ration ( t !y d\bt$ (1 = !y c\ld n b see a p[] above creat$ p[] 9 ^! works1 :i* surpass nature & art1 s _m wond]ful works done1 s (t5 repeat$1 be=e s _m ?\s&s1 ev5 _m ( 8 wat*ful & obs]vant enemies1 & all done s easily1 by a ^w1 inf9ite cures = numb] & quality wr\ght1 :i* pass$ ! skill ( all physicians1 devils dispossess$1 life re/or$1 wat] conv]t$ into excell5t w9e1 )\t ! maturation ( ! sun1 or ! help ( ! v9e tree1 a little bread s /rangely enl>g$ to ! satisfaction ( _m ?\s&s1 & m rema9+ ?an 0 laid d[n1 ! w9ds & seas obey+ 8 v ^w1 & compos+ !mselves to sil5ce at 8 rebuke1 & inf9ite m ( ?is k9d4 ,are !y n 9 ! common appreh5sion ( m5 ( a degree sup]ior to t ( nature8 ,:o c\ld re/ore life b he t gave x8 ,:om w\ld ! devils obey b him at :om !y tremble8 ,:o c\ld transub/antiate wat] into w9e1 b he t creat$ bo? ^! sub/ances1 & e ye>1 by a long circuit ( ! op]ations ( nature1 turns x into w9e8 ,:o c\ld fe$ sev5 ?\s& ) t :i* a few p]sons w\ld exhau/1 b he t c create x ( no?+1 & by ^: ^w all ?is visible _w />t$ out ( no?+8 ,nay1 let u suppose ^! ?+s to be done only by div9e assi/ance1 by "s peculi> div9e influ5ce1 !n c]ta9ly1 if we consid] ! v end ( ?is miracul\s assi/ance ( a creature1 t x 0 to confirm ! doctr9e deliv]$ by him1 & make su* a deep impression ( ! tru? ( x 9 ! he>ts ( all1 t x _c be root$ out1--?is be+ ! v g5u9e end ( ! wisdom ( ,god 9 su* works1 x mu/ ne$s foll[1 t all t :i* ,*ri/ reveal$1 bo? ( himself & ! ,fa!r1 ( 8 own be+ ) him f ! beg9n+1 ( 8 be+ "o ) him1 & be+ 8 et]nal ,son1 all ?is mu/ ne$s be infallibly true1 = x is n supposable to agree ) ! wisdom & goodness ( ,god1 to manife/ s mu* ( 8 inf9ite p[] & glory1 9 s extraord9>y a mann]1 to be> te/imony to an impo/or or deceiv]4 ,!re=e1 ?\gh no m c\ld be at fir/ extort$ f an enemy ( ,*ri/'s doctr9e1 b t su* mighty works did %[ =? !mselves1 :i* c\ld n be done b by ! div9e assi/ance & extraord9>y help ( ,god1 yet1 ev5 f t confession x may be /rongly conclud$1 t see+ !re 0 no o!r end imag9able ( su* extraord9>y assi/ance1 b ! confirmation ( 8 new doctr9e1 & t ( 8 div9e nature1 be+ "o ( ! *ief po9ts ( x1 x mu/ ne$s en=ce1 t he 0 n only help$ by ,god1 z ,moses1 b t he 0 ,god1 & did ^! ?+s by 8 own p[]4 ,by ?is1 !n1 x appe>s1 t ?\gh aft] s _m prophecies ( him1 & expectations f ! beg9n+1 we see b a man1 9 outw>d appe>ance despisable1 & )\t comel9ess & =m1 yet if we c\ld op5 ! eyes ( our s\ls1 & fix !m ^u him1 we behold1 z ?r\gh "s small crannies1 maje/y %9+ 9 8 mis]y1 p[] discov]+ itself 9 8 weakness1 ev5 t p[] t made ! _w1 & man too4 ,he 0 born inde$1 yet ( a virg91 he 0 weak & infirm himself1 yet he heal$ all o!rs' infirmities1 ev5 by 8 ^w4 ,he 0 (t5 an hung]$1 yet he c\ld fe$ five ?\s& at "o "t1 & sev5 ?\s& at ano!r1 ^u t :i* w\ld n h s]v$ 8 disciples1 or b s]v$ !m4 ,he 0 we>i$ ) travels1 yet he gave re/ to we>i$ s\ls4 ,at l5g? himself di$1 & t an ignom9i\s dea?1 not)/&+ he rais$ ! dead by 8 ^w & at l5g? he rais$ himself by 8 own p[]4 ,all ?is is includ$ 9 ?is1 8,we h se5 & h&l$40 ,we saw him glori\sly transfigur$ on ! m\nt1 :]e 8 c\nt5ance did %9e z ! sun & 8 raim5t 0 :ite z light1 & two1 ! greate/ p]sons 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 came out ( heav51 z x 71 to yield up ! adm9i/ration ( %ad[s to 8 sub/ance4 ,& we saw ! heav5 op5+ 9 ! sight ( _m ?\s&s1 & he>d a te/imony giv5 him f heav51 8,?is is my belov$ ,son1 he> him40 ,& !n1 :5 he 0 buri$1 & our hope ) him1 we saw him ris5 aga91 & our hope did rise ) him1 & !n "s ( u h&l$ 8 sides to get full p]suasion1 & all ( u ate & drank1 & conv]s$ ) him =ty days4 ,& to make a p]iod1 at l5g? we saw him asc5d+ up to heav51 & a cl\d receiv+ him z a *>iot1 to take him out ( our sight4 ,?us1 8! ,^w 0 made fle%1 & dwelt among u1 & we h se5 8 glory1 z ( ! only begott5 ,son ( ,god40 ,b besides t :i* ! life & dea? ( ,jesus ,*ri/ c>ries engrav5 9 x ( div9ity1 !re is "o miracle1 :i* may be said to transc5d all t ev] 0 done1 & x is "o cont9u$ wond] s9ce 8 resurrection1 ev5 ! virtue & p[] ( t crucifi$ ,savi\r to conqu] ! _w1 by su* unsuitable1 yea1 contr>y means & in/rum5ts4 ,hea!ni% religion 0 spread inde$ univ]sally ?r\gh ! _w1 b t 0 n "o religion1 b "o "n4 ,= z _m nations1 z _m fanci$ gods1 & 9 "o nation _m4 ,& true x is t ,mahometanism ha? spread itself f>4 ,b by :at means8 ,only by ! p[] ( ! sword1 & ! t]ror ( an empire47#bcb7 ,b "h is a doctr9e contr>y to all ! receiv$ cu/oms & inbr$ op9ions ( m51 )\t any su* means prevail+ ?r\gh\t ! _w4 ,cyrus17#bcc7 :5 he 0 ab\t to conqu] neighb\r+ nations1 gave out a proclamation1 8,if any w foll[ me1 if he be a foot man1 ,i w make him an horse-man1 if he h a village1 ,i w give him a city1 if a city1 ,i w be/[ on him a c\ntry20 c4 ,n[ m>k h[ contr>y ! proce$+ ( our ,"l is 4 8,g & prea*1 7sai? he7 rep5t ye1 = ! k+dom ( ,god is at h&40 ,"h is 8 proclamation1 8,rep5t ye40 ,&1 8,if any man w be my disciple1 let him take up 8 cross & foll[ me1 & d5y himself40 ,:at disproportion$ means6 ,& yet h[ inf9itely great] success6 ,cyrus c\ld n ga9 ! ,lac$emonians to 8 side = all t1 b ,*ri/1 ?\gh poor1 despis$1 & contemptible :ile alive1 & at l5g? ?\ght to be q vanqui%$ by ! mo/ %ameful dea?1 :5 he is lift$ up ^u ! cross to ! view & reproa* ( ! _w1 he draws all m5 aft] him4 ,he1 by a few fi%]m51 n comm&]s1 nor orators1 p]suades ! _w1 & )9 a few ye>s1 t crucifi$ ,"l is ador$ fur!r & wid] ?an any empire did ev] /ret* itself4 ,all ! p[]1 maje/y1 & success ( ,alex&]1 c\ld nev] p]suade ! nations1 no1 n 8 own foll[]s1 to adore him z ,god47#bcd7 ,b "h "o nail$ to ! cross1 cr[n$ ) ?orns1 reject$ ( all m51 & )9 a little space1 ador$1 wor%ipp$1 suff]$ = ?r\gh\t ! nations1 yea1 k+s & emp]ors ca/+ d[n _! cr[ns at 8 feet1 _m ?\s&s c\nt+ x _! hon\r to die ^u t acc\nt4 ,& d n ! trophies ( ^! apo/olic victories rema9 to ?is day1 9 e corn] ( ! _w1 aft] s _m hundr$ ye>s1 9 s _m diff]5t & s f> di/ant nations1--t same "n prea*$ & all knees b[+ to x8 ,^! ?+s consid]$1 h[ mu* done1 & by means worse ?an no?+1 x transc5ds all ! miracles t ev] ! _w wond]$ at4 ,n[1 my belov$1 ^! ?+s ,i m5tion = ?is end1 t ye may be p]suad$ ^u sure gr\nds1 t he :o is prea*$ unto y1 is ,god able to save y1 & accord+ to ! evid5ce ( ^! gr\nds1 ye may believe 9 him1 & give t cordial ass5t to ^! ev]la/+ tru?s1 & t welcome ent]ta9m5t to him 9 y\r he>t t becomes4 ,i ?9k c]ta9ly !re is v little1 ev5 ( ?is solid ass5t & p]suasion ( ! gospel1 9 ! he>ts ( ! mo/ "p1 because !y take ?+s or names r implicitly1 & nev] s]i\sly consid] :at !y believe1 & ^u :at gr\nds4 ,b ,i "k n a m pleasant & pr(itable m$itation ?an ?is1 if we w\ld ent] into a s]i\s consid]ation ( ! tru? & c]ta9ty ( ^! ?+s we h receiv$4 ,o h[ w\ld su* evid5ce op5 ! he>t to an entire & full closure ) !m1 & embracem5t ( !m6 ,s]mon ,v4 #a ,john i4 #c4--8,t :i* we h se5 & he>d1 decl>e we unto y1 t ye also may h fell[%ip ) u10 c4 ,!re are _m ?+s t y desire to he>1 & x may be are usually spok5 ( 9 public1 :i* ! g5]ality ( m5's he>ts are m c>ri$ aft]4 ,b truly1 ,i %\ld wrong myself & y bo? if ,i %\ld take ^u me to disc\rse 9 ^! ?+s1 :i*1 x may be1 "s desire1 = direction or in=mation conc]n+ ! times1 = ,i c nei!r speak ( !m ) s mu* c]ta9ty ( p]suasion z 7 ne$ful1 nor c ,i ?9k x an advantage1 to %ut out & exclude ?is :i* ! apo/le takes to decl>e1 z ! *ief subject ( 8 writ+1 :i* mu/ ne$s be1 if su* ?+s h place4 ,!re=e ,i *oose r ) ! apo/le to decl>e ?is unto y1 :i* ,i c always d ) alike c]ta9ty & c]ta9ly might always be done to an inf9ite great] advantage4 ,!re are ^! two peculi> excell5cies 9 ! gospel or ^w ( life1 t x is nev] unpr(itable1 nor unseasonable1 b do? conta9 9 x1 at all times1 ! greate/ advantage to ! s\ls ( m51 ( inf9ite m conc]nm5t & urg5cy ?an any o!r ?+ c be suppos$ to be4 ,& !n we h no d\btful disputations ab\t x4 ,x v>ies n by times & circum/ances4 ,x may be decl>$ ) ! same full assurance at all times1 :i* c]ta9ly _c be atta9$ 9 o!r ?+s4 ,i w\ld gladly "k :at ,paul meant1 :5 he said1 he det]m9$ to "k no?+ b ,jesus ,*ri/1 & him crucifi$1 7#a ,cor4 ii4 #b7 & t he c\nt$ all dross & dung to ! sup] excell5t k ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,phil4 iii4 #h4 ,sure x mu/ am\nt to s mu* at lea/1 t ?is %\ld be ! ord9>y subject ( ! m9i/]s ( ! gospel1 s9ce !y are ! ambassadors ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 n ! orators ( ! /ate4 ,%\ld n all o!r ?+s be ?\ght imp]t95t & trivial 9 respect ( ?is1--! salvation ( s9n]s8 ,& :at ha? a connection ) t1 b ,jesus ,*ri/ & ! ^w ( life8 ,b ?\gh ?is be ! mo/ pleasant & pr(itable subject1 yet ,i fe> t few ( !m :o pret5d a call+ to ?is embassage1 are ?us qualifi$ & dispos$ to speak & decl>e x1 z ! apo/le imports1 8t :i* we h he>d & se510 c4 ,x is true1 !re 0 some?+ extraord9>y 9 ?is1 because !y 7 to be fir/ publi%]s ( ?is doctr9e1 & to wre/le aga9/ ! rebellion ( m5's he>ts1 & ! idolatry & sup]/ition ( ! _w1--yea1 to und]take su* a "w1 z to subdue all nations by ! prea*+ ( a crucifi$ man to !m :i* seem$ to reason ! mo/ desp]ate & impossible employm5t ev] giv5 or tak54 ,!re=e1 x behov$ !m to be ! eye & e> witnesses ( 8 doctr9e1 life1 miracles1 & all1 t be+ !mselves p]suad$ beyond all ! degrees ( c]ta9ty t reason c af=d1 !y might be ! m confid5t & able to conv9ce & p]suade o!rs4 ,b yet !re is some?+ t holds by good proportion1 t he t decl>es ?is et]nal life to o!rs %\ld be well acqua9t$ ) x himself4 ,he t prea*es ,jesus ,*ri/1 %\ld fir/ be conv]sant ) him1 & become 8 disciple & foll[]1 be=e he c ) any fruit become a tea*] ( o!rs4 ,!re=e ! apo/les1 7,acts #a7 *ose out "o t _h be5 ) !m f ! beg9n+1 gone 9 & out ) !m1 se5 & he>d all4 ,o h[ incongru\s is x = _m ( u1 to take ^u u to decl>e ?is unto o!rs1 :i* ,i fe>1 few c say !y h he>d & se5 9 a spiritual mann]1 & h&l$ by exp]i5ce6 ,no "q1 x prevails usually mo/ ) ! he>t1 t comes f ! he>t4 ,affection is ! fire t is mo/ suitable to set affection on flame4 ,x is a great addition to a man's p[] & virtue 9 p]suad+ o!rs1 to h a full p]suasion settl$ 9 8 own he>t conc]n+ ^! ?+s4 ,n[ x is mu* to be lam5t$1 t !re is s little ( ?is1 & s few c>ry ! evid5ce on _! he>ts & ways t !y h be5 ) ,jesus conv]sant 9 8 company4 ,i _c say b ! ord9ances t c>ry _! wor? & dignity f ,god1 & n f m51 %\ld be not)/&+ preci\s to y\r he>ts1 & t ^w ( life1 h[ev]1 & by :omsoev] s5t1 if to y x be spok51 x %\ld be suitably receiv$ ) gladness ( he>t4 ,b ,i confess1 !re is mu* ( ! success disappo9t$1 by ! unsuitable c>riage & disposition ( in/rum5ts1 :i* ought to be m\rn$ "u1 z ! greate/ judgm5t ( ?is nation4 ,two pr9ciples ha? act$ ?is div9e apo/le1 ! exce$+ love ( 8 ,ma/]1 = he lov$ mu* z he 0 mu* belov$4 ,& ?is c>ries him on all occasions to give s he>ty a te/imony to him1 z y see1 ,john xxi4 #bd1 he *>act]is$ himself1 or circumscribes 8 own "n ?us 8,?is is ! disciple t te/ifie? ^! ?+s1 & wrote ^! ?+s1 & we "k 8 te/imony is true40 ,:]e t div9e love :i* is b ! result & ov]fl[+ ( ! love ,*ri/ c>ries to u1 fills ! he>t1 ?is makes ! sweete/ v5t & mo/ fragrant op5+ ( ! m\?1 :e!r 9 disc\rse1 or 9 pray]1 or prea*+1 t c be4 ,o h[ x p]fumes all ! comm5dation ( ,*ri/6 8,pet]1 love/ ?\ me8 ,fe$ my %eep40 ,^! h a natural connection toge!r1--! love ( ,*ri/ 9 ! he>t1 & ! affectionate1 he>ty1 s]i\s decl>ation ( him to o!rs4 ,& !n1 ano!r pr9ciple ha? mov$ him1--! love ( o!rs' salvation4 8,^! ?+s ,i decl>e1 t ye may h fell[%ip ) u40 ,f9d+ 9 8 own exp]i5ce h[ happy he 01 :at a pe>l he _h f\nd1 h[ r>e a jewel1--et]nal life1--he _c hide x1 b proclaims x4 ,8 next wi% is n[ s9ce ,i am ?us bless$1 ,o t all ! _w knew1 & w\ld come & %>e ) me6 ,i see t unexhau/$ f\nta9 ( life1--t unemptiable sea ( goodness1--t inf9ite fulness ( grace 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 t ,i1 & y1 & all t w1 may come & be satisfi$1 & no?+ dim9i%$4 ,!re is t imm5se fulness 9 spiritual ?+s1 t sup]abundance & inf9ite excess ov] our necessities1 t !y may be enjoy$ by _m1 by all1 )\t envy or discont5t1 )\t prejudice to "o ano!r's fulness :i* ! scant9ess & meanness ( creat$ ?+s _c admit4 ,i believe1 if m9i/]s or ,*ri/ians did ta/e ( ?is1 & _h access into x to see x1 & bless !mselves 9 x1--if !y might ent] into ?is treasury1 or conv]se into ?is company1 !y w\ld h5ce=? c>ry !mselves z ^? :o pity ! _w1 & compassionate mank9d4 ,a man t 7 acqua9t$ ) ?is t is 9 ,*ri/1 w\ld n f9d 8 he>t easily /irr$ up to envy or provok$ ^u o!rs' prosp]ity or exaltation1 b r he w\ld be con/ra9$ to commis]ate all o!rs1 t !y w n "k nor consid] :]e9 _! own true tranquillity & absolute satisfaction consi/s4 ,he t is lift$ up to ?is bless$ society to conv]ge ) ,god1 7 x n = ! compassion & m]cy he owes to mis]able mank9d1 he might laugh at ! follies & vanities ( ! _w1 z we d at *ildr54 ,b z ! 1 ! affectionate1 k9d love our ,savi\r c>ri$ to human nature1 made him (t5 groan & sigh = 8 adv]s>ies1 & weep ov] ,j]usalem1 albeit 8 own joy 0 full1 )\t ebb1 s 9 "s measure a ,*ri/ian le>ns ( ,*ri/ to be a lov] & piti] ( mank9d1 & !n to be mov$ ) compassion t[>ds o!rs1 :5 we h fulle/ joy & satisfaction ourselves4 ,o t we might be p]suad$ to seek aft] ^! ?+s :i* may be gott5 & kept )\t clam\r & cont5tion1--ab\t :i* !re ne$s be no /rife nor envy6 ,o6 seek t happ9ess 9 fell[%ip ) ,god1 :i*1 hav+ atta9$1 y lack no?+ b t o!rs may be z happy4 8,^! ?+s ,i decl>e1 t ye may h fell[%ip ) u40 ,o t m9i/]s ( ! gospel might say s1 & might f _! own exp]i5ce invite o!rs to p>take ) !m6 ,z ,paul reque/s o!rs to be foll[]s ( him1 z he 0 ( ,*ri/1 s ^? :o succe$ ,paul 9 ?is embassage ( reconciliation1 & are s5t to call to ! fea/1 might ^u good gr\nd int]pose _! own exp]i5ce ?us4 ,o6 come & eat ) u1--,o6 come & %>e ) u1 = x w suffice u all )\t division4 ,:5 "s get into ! fav\r ( great & em95t p]sons1 & h ! hon\r to be _! companions1 !y w be v loa? to invite promiscu\sly o!rs to t dignity1 ?is society w\ld beget competition & emulation4 ,b ,o6 ( h[ diff]5t a nature is ?is fell[%ip1 :i* :osoev] is exalt$ to1 he ha? no o!r grief1 b t 8 poor bre?r5 & fell[ creatures ei!r "k n1 or w n be s happy6 ,!re=e he w always be ab\t ! decl>+ ( ?is to o!rs4 ,b if m9i/]s _c use su* an expression to invite y to _! fell[%ip1 yet ,i besee* y1 belov$ 9 ! ,"l1 let all ( u be "h invit$ by ! apo/le to p>take ( t :i* w n grieve y to h fell[s & companions into1 b r add to y\r cont5tm5t4 ,moreov]1 ?is may be repres5t$ to y1 t ye are invit$ to ! v communion ) ! apo/les4 ,! l[e/ & meane/ among/ y ha? ?is high dignity 9 y\r (f]1 to be fell[ citiz5s ) ! sa9ts1 ) ! em95t pill>s ( ! *ur*1--! apo/les4 ,x might be ?\ght by ! mo/ "p ( ,*ri/ians1 :o are m obscure1 little kn[n1 & almo/ despis$ 9 ! _w1 t !y might n h s ne> access into ! c\rt ( ?is great ,k+4 ,"s w\ld ?9k ^? :o cont9u$ ) him 9 8 temptations1 :o wait$ on 8 own p]son1 & 7 made su* glori\s in/rum5ts ( ! r5ovation ( ! _w1 %\ld h "s great pref]5ce to all o!rs1 & be admitt$ into ! fell[%ip ( ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 beyond o!rs1 ev5 z _m w\ld ?9k1 t ,*ri/'s "m & k9sm5 9 ! fle%1 %\ld h _h pr]ogatives & privileges beyond all 8 foll[]s4 ,b ,o6 ! wond]ful my/]y ( ! equal1 free1 & irrespective conveyance ( ?is grace ( ! gospel 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus6 ,nei!r bond nor free1 nei!r circumcision nor uncircumcision4 ,!re is "o 8common salvation10 7,jude1 v] #c17 z well z 8common fai?10 ,tit4 i4 #d1 & x is common to apo/les1 to pa/ors1 to p1 to 8z _m z %all believe 9 8 "n10 s t ! poore/ & meane/ creature is n exclud$ f ! highe/ privileges ( apo/les4 ,we h t to glory into1 9 :i* ,paul glori$1--t is1 ! cross ( ,*ri/4 ,we h ! same access by ! same ,_s1 unto ! ,fa!r1 we h ! same ,advocate to plead = u1 ! same blood to cry = u1 ! same hope ( ! same inh]itance4 ,9 a ^w1 8we are baptiz$ into "o body10 & = ! ess5tials & *ief sub/antiate ( privilege & com=t1 ! ,head equally respects all ! memb]s4 ,yea1 ! apo/les1 ?\gh !y _h "s peculi> gifts & privileges beyond o!rs1 yet !y 7 =bidd5 to rejoice 9 ^!1 b r 9 ^? :i* 7 common to !m ) o!r sa9ts4 8,rejoice n10 sai? ,*ri/1 8t ! spirits are subject unto y1 b r rejoice because y\r names are writt5 9 heav510 ,luke x4 #bj4 ,! height & dep? ( ?is dr[n all o!r diff]5ces4 ,n[1 my belov$1 :at c be m said = our com=t8 ,w\ld y be z happy z ,john1 z bless$ z ,paul8 ,w\ld y ?9k y\rselves well if x 7 possible to be 9 z ne> relation & communion ) ,*ri/ z 8 "m & bre?r58 ,truly1 t is n only possible1 b x is hold5 out to y1 & y are reque/$ to embrace ! (f]1 & come & %>e ) !m1 8,he t he>e? my words & doe? !m1 ! same is my "m1 & si/]1 & bro!r40 ,y %all be z de> to him z 8 ne>e/ relations1 if y believe 9 him1 & receive 8 say+s 9 y\r he>t4 ,d n !n ent]ta9 jeal\s & suspici\s ?\ghts1 because y are n l apo/les or su* holy m5 z are record$ 9 scripture4 ,if y =sake n y\r own m]cy1 y may h fell[%ip ) !m 9 t :i* !y acc\nt _! *iefe/ happ9ess4 ,!re is no diff]5ce ( quality or condition1 no di/ance ( o!r ?+s c h9d] y\r communion ) !m4 ,!re are sev]al sizes & gr[?s ( ,*ri/ians1 bo? 9 light & grace4 ,"s h extraord9>y raptures & ec/acies ( joy & sweetness1 o!rs atta9 n to t1 b are r kept 9 att5dance & wait+ on ,god 9 8 ways1 b all ( !m h "o common salvation4 ,z ! highe/ h "s fell[%ip ) ! l[e/ 9 8 infirmities1 s ! l[e/ h fell[%ip ) ! highe/ 9 8 privileges4 ,su* is ! inf9ite goodness ( ,god1 t :i* is absolutely necess>y1 & mo/ important ei!r to s\l or body1 is made m univ]sal1 bo? 9 nature & grace1 z ! common light ( ! sun to all1 & ! ,sun ( righte\sness too1 9 an imp>tial way1 %9+ on all !m t come to him4 ,s]mon ,,vi4 #a ,john i4 #c4--8;,& truly our fell[%ip is ) ! ,fa!r1 & ) 8 ,son10 c4 ,x 0 bo? ! great wisdom & inf9ite goodness ( ,god1 t he did n only frame a creature capable ( society ) o!rs ( 8 own k9d1 b t he fa%ion$ him s z to be capable ( s high an elevation1--to h communion & fell[%ip ) himself4 ,x is less wond] ( angels1 because !y are pure incorporeal spirits1 draw+ t[>ds a ne>] lik5ess to 8 nature1 :i* similitude is ! gr\nd ( communion1 b t he w\ld h "o ( ! mat]ial & visible creatures bel[1 t = ! "o half is made ( ! du/ ( ! e>?1 advanc$ to ?is inconceivable height ( privilege1--to h fell[%ip ) him1--?is is a great] wond]1 & = ?is end he brea!d into man a _s f heav51 t he might be capable ( con=mity & communion ) him :o is ! ,fa!r ( spirits4 ,n[1 take ?is 9 ! pla9e/ appreh5sion ( x1 & y _c b conceive t ?is is bo? ! hon\r & happ9ess ( man4 ,x is hon\r & dignity1 ,i say1 because ! nature ( t consi/s 9 ! applause & e/imation ( ^? t are wor?y1 te/ifi$ "o way or ano!r1 & ! highe/ degrees ( x rise accord+ to ! degree or dignity ( ! p]sons t e/eem u1 or give u _! fell[%ip & fav\r4 ,n[1 truly1 accord+ to ?is rule1 ! hon\r is incomp>able1 & ! cr$it rise? inf9itely above all ! airy & fanci$ dignities ( m54 ,= ! foot/ool to be elevat$ up to ! ?rone6 ,= ! poor contemptible creature to be lift$ up to ! society & fri5d%ip ( ! mo/ high & glori\s ,god1 ! only ,f\nta9 ( all ! hi]>*ies ( heav51 or degrees ^u e>?6 ,s mu* z ! di/ance is betwe5 ,god & u1 s mu* proportionally mu/ ! dignity rise to be advanc$ out ( ?is l[ e/ate to fell[%ip ) ,god4 ,! di/ance betwe5 creatures is n obs]vable 9 reg>d ( ?is1 & yet poor creatures swell if ei!r !y be lift$ up a little above o!rs or advanc$ to famili>ity ) ^? t are above !m4 ,b :at is x to pride ourselves 9 ^! ?+s :5 we are altoge!r1 high] & l[]1 at "o view1 z gras%opp]s 9 8 sight8 ,!re=e1 man be+ 9 hon\r1 & und]/&+ n :]e9 8 true hon\r & dignity consi/s1 he associates himself to bea/s4 ,only ! s\l t is aspir+ to ?is communion ) ,god1 is extract$ out ( ! dregs ( bea/ly mank9d1 & is elevat$ above mank9d1 & associat$ to bless$ apo/les1 & holy angels1 & spirits made p]fect4 ,& t 7 b little1 ?\gh x be an hon\r above regal or imp]ial dignities1 b x is inf9itely height5$ by ?is1--t _! association is ) ,god1 ! bless$ & holy ,tr9ity4 ,n[ h]e9 consi/s man's happ9ess too1 = ! s\l be+ enl>g$ 9 its capacity & appetite f> beyond all visible ?+s1 x is nev] fully satiat$1 or put to re/ & quiet1 till x be possess$ ) ! *iefe/ & mo/ univ]sal good1 t is1 ,god4 ,& !n all ! motions ( desire cease4 ,!n ! s\l re/s f its lab\rs4 ,!n !re is a peace & et]nal re/ proclaim$ 9 ! desires ( ! s\l4 8,return unto ?y re/1 ,o my s\l1 = ! ,"l ha? dealt b\ntifully ) !e10 ,psal4 cxvi4 #g4 ,o :at a poor %ort requiem d m5 s+ to _! own he>ts f o!r enjoym5ts6 ,(t5times m5's he>ts1 :e!r dream+ or wak+1 speak 9 ?is mann]1 ,s\l1 take ?y re/1 b h[ ill gr\nd$ is t peace1 & h[ false a re/1 daily exp]i5ce 9 "p witnesse?1 & ! la/ day w fully decl>e4 ,b ,o h[ mu* bett] & wis] 7 x = y to seek ! fav\r & light ( 8 c\nt5ance ^u y1 & to be unit$ to him :o is ! ,f\nta9 ( life1 s ye might truly1 )\t haz>d ( su* a sad repreh5sion z t fool got1 or griev\s disappo9tm5t1 say1 ,s\l1 take ?y re/ 9 ,god6 ,man 0 advanc$ to ?is dignity & happ9ess1 b he kept n 8 /ation1 = ! great dragon fall+ d[n f t p9nacle ( hon\r he _h 9 heav51 drew d[n ) him ! ?ird "p ( ! />s ( heav51 & ca/ !m to ! e>?1 & ?us man1 :o 0 9 hon\r1 is n[ associat$ )1 & made l to1 bea/s or devils4 ,he is a /rang] to ,god f ! womb1 all ! imag9ations ( 8 he>t t5d to di/ance f ,god4 ,he is exil$ & bani%$ f ,god's pres5ce1 ! type :]e( 0 8 be+ driv5 out ( ! g>d54 ,& yet he is n long out1 nor f> away1 :5 ! inf9ite love ( ,god moves an embassage to s5d aft] him & to recall him4 ,_m mess5g]s are s5t be=eh& to prep>e ! way & to depose m5's he>ts to peace4 ,_m prophecies 7 & =e intimations ( t great embassage ( love1 :i* at l5g? appe>$4 ,= ,god s5t ,8 ,son1 8 own ,son1 to take away ! diff]5ce1 & make up ! di/ance4 ,& ?is is ! ?+ t is decl>$ unto u by ^! eye & e> witnesses1 to ?is end1 t we may "k h[ to return to t bless$ society :i* we _h =sak5 to our own et]nal prejudice4 ,is man bani%$ out ( ! p>adise ( ,god into ! accurs$ e>?8 ,!n ! ,son is s5t out f 8 own palace & ! p>adise above1 to come into ?is _w1 & to save ! _w4 ,is !re su* a gulf betwe5 u & heav58 ,*ri/ ha? put 8 own body betwe5 to fill x up4 ,d ! *]ubim wat* ) flam+ fire to keep u f life8 ,!n ! ,son ha? %$ 8 own blood 9 abundance to qu5* t fire1 & s to pacify & compose all 9 heav5 & e>?4 ,is !re su* odds & enmity betwe5 ! families ( heav5 & e>?8 ,he s5t 8 ,son ! *ief heir1 & m>ri$ him ) our nature1 & 9 t et]nal m>riage ( our nature ) him1 he ha? buri$ 9 ev]la/+ oblivion all ! diff]5ce1 & op5$ a way = a ne>] & de>] fri5d%ip ) ,god ?an 0 be=e4 ,& :5ce 0 x1 ,i pray y1 t ,god dwelt among m51 fir/1 9 a tab]nacle1 !n 9 a fix$ temple1 ev5 among ! rebelli\s sons ( m51 & t s _m 7 admitt$ & advanc$ aga9 to communion ) ,god8 ,abraham _h ! hon\r to be ! fri5d ( ,god1--,o incomp>able title1 compreh5d+ m ?an k+ or emp]or6 ,0 x n all f ?is1 ! anticipat+ virtue ( t unit+ & peace-mak+ sacrifice8 ,x 0 = 8 sake :o 0 to come & 9 8 fle% to lay a sure f\ndation = et]nal peace & fri5d%ip betwe5 ,god & man4 ,n[ y see ! gr\nd ( our re/itution to t primitive fell[%ip ) ,god1 my e>ne/ desire is t ye w\ld lay hold on ?is opportunity4 ,is su* an high ?+ 9 y\r (f]8 ,yea1 are y e>ne/ly invit$ to x1 by ! ,fa!r & ! ,son8 ,!n sure x might at ! fir/ he>+ beget "s inw>d desire1 & k9dle up "s holy ambition aft] su* a happ9ess4 ,be=e we "k fur!r :at is 9 x1 7= ! v fir/ s\nd ( x imports "s special & incomp>able privilege17 might n our he>ts be inflam$1 & ought n we to inquire at our own he>ts1 & speak ?us unto !m3 ,h ,i liv$ s long a /rang] to ,god1 ! f\nta9 ( my life8 ,am ,i s f> bewit*$ ) ! deceitful vanities ( ! _w1 z n to ?9k x incomp>ably bett] to rise up above all creat$ ?+s1 to communicate ) ! ,fa!r & ! ,son8 ,& %all ,i g h5ce )\t ,god & )\t ,*ri/1 :5 fell[%ip ) !m is daily1 freely1 & pl5tifully hold5 =?8 ,i besee* y1 consid] :]e x mu/ beg91 & :at mu/ be laid d[n = ! f\ndation ( ?is communion1 ev5 y\r union ) ,jesus ,*ri/ ! ,m$iator betwe5 ,god & man4 ,& y _c be "o ) him1 b by =sak+ y\rselves1 & believ+ 9 him2 & !nce fl[s t con/ant abode & dwell+ 9 him1 :i* is ! mutual ent]ta9m5t ( ,*ri/ & a s\l1 aft] _! meet+ toge!r2 8,c two walk toge!r except !y be agre$80 ,we are by nature enemies to ,god4 ,n[ c]ta9ly reconciliation & agreem5t mu/ int]v5e by ! blood ( ! cross1 be=e any fri5dly & famili> society be kept4 ,let ?is !n be y\r fir/ /udy1 & x is fir/ decl>$ 9 ! gospel4 ,jesus ,*ri/ is hold5 out z p>tak+ ) y 9 all y\r infirmities2 he is repres5t$ z hav+ fell[%ip ) u 9 our s9s & curses1 9 our afflictions & crosses he ha? fell[%ip 9 our nature1 to be> our s9s & infirmities4 ,n[1 s9ce he ha? p>tak5 9 ^!1 y are invit$ to come & h fell[%ip ) him 9 8 gifts & graces1 9 ! preci\s m]its ( 8 dea? & suff]+1 9 8 ris+ aga9 & return+ to glory4 ,& ?is is ! ex*ange he makes & decl>es 9 ! gospel3 ,i h tak5 y\r s9s & curses1 ,o come & take my graces1 & t :i* is pur*as$ by my blood4 ,n[ ?is is ! fir/ beg9n+ ( a s\l's r5ew$ fell[%ip ) ,god1 & x is ! f\ndation ( all t is to come to embrace ?is (f]1 to accept him cordially z he is repres5t$1 & to pacify & quiet our own he>ts by fai? 9 t he ha? done4 ,& ?is be+ once laid d[n z ! gr\nd /one1 ! s\l w gr[ up into m communion ) him4 ,to speak aright ( ?is communion1 w\ld require m acqua9tance ) x ?an readily w be f\nd among/ u4 ,b x is m easy to und]/& 9 :at x is ex]cis$ & ent]ta9$1 ?an to br+ up our he>ts unto x4 ,c]ta9ly1 x mu/ nei!r be tak5 s l[ & wide1 z if x consi/$ all 9 ^! ext]nal duties & approa*es ( m5 unto ,god2 = !re is no?+ capable ( communion ) ! ,fa!r ( spirits1 b a _s4 ,&1 sure ,i am1 ! mo/ "p ( u removes !m1 & acts little t way4 ,x is a lam5table ?+1 t m5 pret5d to please ,god ) su* va9 empty %[s1 & bodily appe>ances1 )\t any s]i\s ex]cise ( _! s\ls1 & att5tion ( _! m9ds 9 div9e wor%ip4 ,nei!r yet mu/ x be tak5 s high1 & made s n>r[1 z if x consi/$ only 9 ^? ravi%m5ts ( ! s\l aft] ,god1 :i* are jo9$ ) extraord9>y sweetness & joy1 or 9 su* r>e pieces ( access & lib]ty4 ,= ?\gh t be a "p ( x1 yet is x nei!r univ]sal to all ,god's *ildr51 nor yet con/ant 9 any4 ,!re may be "s solid s]i\s att5dance on ,god 9 8 ord9ances1 :i* may h m true sub/antial life 9 x1 & m ( ! m>r[ ( ,*ri/ianity 9 x1 ?\gh a s\l %\ld n be acqua9t$ ) ^! raptures1 nor ev] c>ri$ )\t ! l9e ( an equal walk+ ) ,god4 ,!re=e t :i* ,i w\ld exhort y to1 is to acqua9t y\rselves ) ,jesus ,*ri/1 & y %all f9d a new way op5$ 9 him1 by :i* y may boldly come to ,god1 & hav+ come to ,god 9 him1 y are call$ to walk ) him to ent]ta9 t acqua9tance t is made1 till all ! di/ance & e/rang$ness ( y\r he>ts be worn out4 ,& ,i "k n any ?+ :i* is m apt ei!r to beget or pres]ve ?is fell[%ip1 ?an ! communication ( y\r spirits (t5 ) him 9 pray]1 & ) 8 ^w 9 m$itation4 ,& ?is is n to be dis*>g$ z a cu/om1 b ! love ( ,god )91 draw+ ! he>t will+ly t[>ds communication ) him1 & con/ra9+ to p\r out y\r reque/s to him1 & wait on him1 ev5 ?\gh ye %\ld f9d t s5sible sweetness t sometimes is f\nd4 ,x 7 an happy advancem5t 9 ?is fell[%ip1 if conv]se ) ,god1 :e!r 9 pray] & solemn retirem5ts1 or 9 m$itation1 or 9 our ord9>y walk+1 7 become ! delight ( our he>ts1 at lea/ t !y might be c>ri$ t way t[>ds ! ent]ta9+ ! ?\ghts ( 8 maje/y1 8 glory1 & grace1 & goodness1 & wisdom %9+ ev]y:]e1 z f a natural in/9ct1 ev5 :5 we are n engag$ ) ! pres5t allurem5ts ( t sweetness t sometimes accompanies x4 ,s]mon ,,vii4 #a ,john i4 #c1 #d4--8;,& truly our fell[%ip is ) ! ,fa!r1 & ) 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,& ^! ?+s write we unto y1 t y\r joy may be full40 ,x 0 s9 t did fir/ break (f t fell[%ip t 0 betwe5 ,god & man1 & cut (f t bless$ society 9 :i* ! hon\r & happ9ess ( man consi/$4 ,b t fundam5tal bond be+ loos$1 x ha? likewise unti$ all ! l9ks ( society ( m5 among !mselves1 & made su* a g5]al disp]sion & dissipation ( mank9d1 t !y are almo/ l wild bea/s1 rang+ up & d[n1 & 9 ?is wild] ?an bea/s1 t !y dev\r "o ano!r1 :i* bea/s d n 9 _! own k9d1 & !y are l fi%es ( ! sea1 )\t rule & gov]nm5t4 ,?\gh !re be "s remnants ( a sociable incl9ation 9 all m51 t %[s itself 9 _! comb9+s 9 societies1 & erect+ gov]nm5ts1 yet g5]ally t :i* is ! true bond & ligam5t ( m51 :i* alone c truly knit !m toge!r1 is brok51--t is1 love1 ! love ( ,god & our neighb\rs4 ,& !re=e1 not)/&+ ( all ! means us$ to r$uce1 & to conta9 mank9d 9 ord] & h>mony by gov]nm5t1 yet !re is no?+ b cont9ual r5ts1 di/ractions1 dissipations1 divisions1 & dissolutions 9 commonweal?s among/ !mselves & betwe5 nations1 s t all m5 may be repres5t$ z lions1 tig]s1 wolves1 s]p5ts1 & su* l unsociable creatures1 till ! gospel come to tame !m & subdue !m1 z x is (t5 hold5 out 9 ! prophets1 ,isa4 ii4 #d1 xi4 #f-h1 lxv4 #be4 ,n[ inde$1 y h "h ! express end & purpose ( ! gospel1 to make up ^! two great brea*es 9 ! creature1 betwe5 ,god & m51 & betwe5 m5 & m54 ,x is a gospel ( peace4 ,:]ev] x takes hold ( m5's spirits1 x r$uce? all to a peaceable temp]1 jo9s !m to ,god1 & "o to ano!r4 ,= ! v sum & sub/ance ( x is ! love ( ,god to mank9d1 & propos$ = ?is end1 to engage ! love ( man aga91 & love is ! glue1 ! cem5t t alone w conjo9 he>ts unto ?is fell[%ip4 ,x is a /range ?+1 & mu* to be lam5t$1 t ,*ri/5dom %\ld be a field ( blood1 an aceldama1 beyond o!r places ( ! _w1 t :]e ! gospel is pret5d$ to be receiv$1 t m5 h s f> put (f ev5 humanity1 z ?us to bite & dev\r "o ano!r4 ,c]ta9ly x is1 because :]e x is prea*$1 x is n believ$4 ,!re=e1 s9 take? occasion by x to become ! m s9ful4 ,always let u take he$ to ?is1 t x is ! great purpose & gr& design ( ! gospel prea*$ to u1 to re/ore u to a bless$ society & fell[%ip ) ! ,fa!r1 & )al1 to a sweet fell[%ip among ourselves1 = bo? y see are "h4 ,we are call$ to fell[%ip ) ! ,fa!r1 & :at is t b to h ! ,fa!r ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ ?y ,fa!r1 & ?\ to be 8 son by adoption ( grace8 ,x is c]ta9ly ! v m>r[ & extract ( ! :ole cov5ant1 & all ! promises !re(1 8,i w be y\r ,fa!r1 & ye %all be my sons & daught]s1 sai? ! ,"l ,almighty10 #b ,cor4 vi4 #ah4 8,i g10 sai? ,*ri/1 8to y\r ,fa!r & my ,fa!r1 & to y\r ,god & my ,god10 ,john xx4 #ag4 ,o :at a sweet complication & int]*ange ( relations6 8,i w be y\r ,god1 & ye %all be my p40 ,"h is ! epitome ( all happ9ess & felicity4 ,9 ?is ^w all is enclos$1 & )\t ?is no?+ is to be f\nd t des]ves ! desires ( an immortal _s4 ,= h5ce x foll[s1 t a s\l is fill$ ) ! all fulness ( ,god 7,eph4 iii4 #ai71 = t is made ov] to !e :o believe/ ! gospel1 & ?\ ha/ z real a "r & title to x z m5 h to _! fa!r's inh]itance4 ,!n to h fell[%ip ) 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/ is ano!r bran* ( ?is dignity1 & ?is is t :i* introduce? ! o!r4 ,*ri/ is ! middle p]son1 ! ,m$iator betwe5 ,god & man1 giv5 = ?is end1--to recov] m5 f _! woeful disp]sion & sep>ation f ,god1 & r$uce !m aga9 to t bless$ society4 ,&1 !re=e1 our acqua9tance1 z x 71 fir/ beg9s ) him1 & by him we are l$ to ! ,fa!r4 ,no man c come to ! ,fa!r b by ! ,son1 !re=e1 if y h 8 fri5d%ip1 y h done ! bus9ess1 = he & 8 ,fa!r are "o4 ,n[ ?is fell[%ip1 to bran* x =? m p>ticul>ly1 is ei!r real or p]sonal4 ,real1 ,i mean bonorum1 a communion ( all good ?+s1 a communion ) him 9 8 nature1 (fices1 & b5efits1--& ?is mu/ be laid d[n z ! f\ndation /one ( ?is fell[%ip4 ,he came ne> u1 to p>take ( fle% & blood ) u1 t we might h a way1 a new & liv+ way1 consecrat$1--ev5 ! vail ( 8 fle%1 to come to ,god by1 = c]ta9ly ?is gives boldness to a s\l to draw ne> to ,god ) "s expectation ( success & acceptation1 :5 x is s]i\sly consid]$ t our nature is s ne>ly conjo9$ already to ,god4 ,by ?is /ep a s\l climbs up to ! maje/y ( ,god1 & by means ( ?is we become p>tak]s ( ! div9e nature1 z ,god ( human nature1 #b ,pet4 i4 #d4 ,s by ! same degrees we asc5d to ,god1 t ,god ha? desc5d$ to u4 ,he drew ne> u by our nature1 & we1 by ! int]v5tion ( t same1 asc5d to him1 & receive 8 image & /amp on our s\ls = ! ,"l did /amp 8 own image ^u ,*ri/'s human nature to make x a patt]n to u1 & to repres5t to u1 z 9 a visible symbol & pl$ge1 :at impression he w\ld put ^u u4 ,!n we h fell[%ip ) him 9 8 (fices4 ,i ne$ n bran* !m out sev]ally4 ,y "k :at he 0 ano9t$ =1--to be a ,prie/1 to (f] sacrifice1 & to reconcile u to ,god1 & to make int]cession = u1--to be a ,k+1 to rule u by 8 ^w & ,_s1 & def5d u aga9/ our enemies1--to be a ,prophet1 to reveal ! w ( ,god to u1 & in/ruct u 9 ! same4 ,"h is a l>ge field ( fell[%ip4 ,we h admittance1 by fai? 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 to ! real advantage & b5efit ( all ^!4 ,!re is no?+ 9 !m b x relates to u1 & r$\nds to u4 ,! liv+ virtue ( t sacrifice is z fre% & rec5t ?is day1 to s5d up a sav\r ( re/ to heav5 & to pacify a tr\bl$ consci5ce1 z ! fir/ day x 0 (f]$4 ,t p]fect sacrifice is z available to ?y s\l z if ?\ had/ (f]$ x ?yself1 & ?is day ye h ! b5efit ( 8 pray]s 9 heav54 ,we p>take ( ! /rong cries & te>s 9 ! days ( 8 fle%1 & ( 8 int]cession s9ce1 m ?an ( our own supplications4 ,:at %all ,i say8 ,ye h "o to tea* y all ?+s t are ne$ful = y1 "o to subdue y\r s9s "u y1 &1 by virtue ( fell[%ip ) ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 ^! (fices !re is some?+ d]iv$ f x1 & communicat$ to u by x1 t we %\ld be k+s & prie/s to ,god our ,fa!r1 k+s1 to rule ov] our own spirits & lu/s 9 z f> z grace reigns 9 u to et]nal life1 & t is truly an h]oic royal _s t ov]comes himself & ! _w1 & prie/s1 to (f] unto ,god cont9ually ! sacrifice ( pray] & praise 7#a ,pet4 ii4 #e1 #i71 :i* are sweet-smell+ & pleasant 9 8 sight4 ,yea1 we %\ld (f] up our own bodies z a reasonable s]vice1 ,rom4 xii4 #a1 & ?is is a holy & liv+ sacrifice1 :5 we d$icate & consecrate all our faculties1 memb]s1 & abilities to 8 w & s]vice1 & d n sp>e to kill our lu/s1 :i* are 8 & our enemies4 ,let u sum up all 9 ?is1--:atsoev] grace or gift is 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 :atsoev] pre-em95ce he ha? above angels & m51 :atsoev] he pur*as$1 he pur*as$ by 8 ob$i5t life & pati5ce 9 dea?4 ,!re is no?+ ( all t b ! s\l may be admitt$ to fell[%ip 9 x1 by its union ) him by fai?4 ,h him1 & h all t he ha?4 ,fai? makes him y\rs1 & all t he ha? is a consequ5tial app5dix to himself4 ,! ^w ( ! gospel (f]s him freely to y1 ) all 8 b5efits1 int]e/s1 & advantages4 ,o t our he>ts may be induc$ to op5 to him6 ,n[ be+ ?us unit$ to ,jesus ,*ri/1 t :i* ,i w\ld p]suade next to is a p]sonal communion1 t is1 a suitable ent]ta9m5t ( him1 a conjunction ( y\r s\l to him by love1 & a conspiracy ( all y\r endeav\rs h5ce=? to please him4 ,x is c]ta91 t true fri5d%ip is f\nd$ on a conjunction & h>mony ( s\ls by affection1 by :i* !y cease to be two1 & become 9 a mann] "o2 = love makes a k9d ( transport ( ! s\l into ano!r1 & !n all p>ticul> & prop] int]e/s are dr[n$ 9 oblivion1--no m m9e & ?9e1 b he makes an int]*ange1 m9e ?9e1 & ?9e m9e1 my he>t ?9e1 & ?y hon\r m9e4 ,n[1 c]ta9 x is1 t 9 ?is ,god ha? giv5 u a r>e patt]n1 & leads ! way2 = he decl>es 8 love to ! _w 9 ! r>e/ effects ( x1 :i* give ! cle>e/ demon/rations possible1--8,god s lov$ ! _w t he s5t 8 ,son40 ,& y h ! mo/ infallible argum5t ( ! ,son's love1--8,great] love ha? no man ?an ?is1 to lay d[n 8 life = 8 fri5ds10--b he = 8 enemies4 ,n[1 !n1 y see h[ ! he>t ( ,god & 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/ is fix$ f ev]la/+ on ! sons ( m51 s unalt]ably1 & s fully set t[>ds !m1 t x ha? transport$ ! ,son out ( 8 own glory1 & br\ght him d[n 9 ! /ate ( a s]vant4 ,b x is n yet kn[n :at p>ticul> p]sons are ?us fix$ ^u1 until t ev]la/+ love break out f und]gr\nd1 9 ! engagem5t ( ?y s\l's love to him1 & till he h fa/5$ ?is *a91 & set ?is seal on ?y he>t1 :i* makes !e impati5t to want him4 ,?\ kn[e/ n ! seal t 0 on 8 he>t f et]nity4 ,b n[ ! love ( a believ] be+ ! result ( 8 love1--?is is x t is ! s\rce & spr+ ( con/ant communion1 & x v5ts itself 9 conv]se ) ,god1 & daily ent]ta9m5t ( him 9 our spirits & ways4 ,!re is a keep+ ( company ) him 9 pray] & m$itation1 & all ! ord9ances4 ,!re is a communication & famili> conf]5ce ( ! he>t ) him1 ei!r 9 ?9k+ on him or p\r+ out our reque/s to him4 ,!re is a mutual & daily int]c\rse & correspond5ce ( t s\l ) ,god1 9 answ]+ 8 ^w by ob$i5ce1 9 pray+ to him1 & receiv+ answ]s f him1 & !n return+ answ] aga9 ) a lett] ( ?anks & praise1 z x 74 ,^! are ! ways to increase t love ( ,god1 & k9dle x up to a high] flame1 & x be+ ?us increas$1 x ga!rs 9 all ! endeav\rs & abilities ( ! s\l1 & sets all on fire1 z a sweet smell+ sacrifice to please him4 ,x is h5ce=? ! great /udy ( ! s\l to remove all ?+s t are (f5sive to him1 = ! ent]ta9+ ( s91 8 enemy1 is mo/ inconsi/5t ) ?is true fell[%ip & fri5d%ip4 8,if ,i reg>d iniquity 9 my he>t1 ! ,"l w n he> me10 ,psal4 lxvi4 #ah4 ,?is w m> t sweet correspond5ce 9 pray] & praise1 = x is a brea* ( peace & cov5ant to reg>d & ma9ta9 8 enemies4 ,!re=e ! s\l t loves ,god w /udy to compose itself 9 all ?+s to 8 good pleasure1 z well z 8 love1 t is /rong z dea?1 puts him ^u a c>eful wat*+1 to d all ?+s = our pr(it1 & s ?is takes 9 our :ole c>riage & walk+1 9 religi\s approa*es1 or 9 common bus9esses1 to h ?is z our great design--conv]s+ ) ,god & walk+ to all well pleas+4 ,n[1 if we 7 once enroll$ 9 ?is bless$ fell[%ip ) ! ,fa!r & ! ,son !n x foll[s1 z a fruit & result ( ?is1 t we %\ld h fell[%ip "o ) ano!r4 ,& truly ! m unity ) ,god1 ! m unity among ourselves3 = he is ! unit+1 cem5t+ pr9ciple1 he is ! c5tre ( all ,*ri/ians1 & z l9es1 ! f>!r !y are f ! c5tre1 ! f>!r di/ant !y are f "o ano!r1 s ! di/ance & elongation ( s\ls f ,god sets !m at fur!r di/ance among/ !mselves4 ,! ne>] we come e "o to ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ne>] we jo9 9 affection "o to ano!r1 & ?is is import$ 9 t ( ,*ri/'s pray]1 8,t !y may be "o 9 u10 ,john xvii4 #ba1 #bb4 ,no unity b 9 t "o ,"l1 & no p]fect unity b 9 a p]fect union ) him4 ,i w\ld exhort to /udy ?is m1--to h fell[%ip "o ) ano!r1 z memb]s ( ! same body1 by sympa?y1 by mutual help+ "o ano!r 9 spiritual & temporal ?+s4 ,ev5 among/ ,*ri/ians t live obscurely 9 a city1 or 9 a village1 !re is n t h>moni\s agreem5t & cons5t ( he>ts1 t cont5tion & plea ( love1 ( g5tl5ess & =be>ance1 :o %all ex]cise mo/ ( t1 b !re are _m jeal\sies1 he>t burn+s1 grudg+s1 /rifes1 evil speak+s1 c41 to ! /umbl+ ( o!rs1 & ! weak5+ ( y\rselves1 :i* c]ta9ly argue t ye are mu* c>nal1 & walk z m51 & t ! love ( ,god & fell[%ip ) him is wax$ cold1 & is langui%$ & dead1 c4 ,s]mon ,,viii4 #a ,john i4 #d4--8;,& ^! ?+s write we unto y1 t y\r joy may be full40 ,all motions t5d to re/ & quietness4 ,we see x daily 9 ! motions bel[1 & we believe x also ( ! circul> revolutions ( ! heav5s above1 t !re is a day com+ 9 :i* !y %all cease1 z hav+ p]=m$ all !y 7 appo9t$ =4 ,& z x is 9 ?+s natural1 s x is 9 ?+s rational 9 a m em95t way4 ,_! desires1 affections1 & actions1 :i* are ! motions & /ret*es ( ! s\l t[>ds t x desires & appreh5ds z good1 t5d ( _! own nature1 & are direct$ by ! v int5tion ( ! s\l to "s re/ & tranquillity1 "s joy & cont5tation ( _s4 ,if o!r ?+s t h no k h _! c5tre ( re/1 h[ mu* m mu/ man1 :o is an und]/&+ creature1 h x by ! ord9ation & appo9tm5t ( ,god6 ,b !re is ?is wide diff]5ce 9 ! po9t ( capacity ( happ9ess betwe5 man & o!r creatures1 t !y1 :atsoev] excell5t virtues or prop]ties !y h1 yet "k !m n !mselves1 & s c nei!r enjoy :at excell5cy !mselves h1 nor h use ( :at is 9 o!rs4 ,= to :at purpose is x to %9e =?1 if !re be no eye to see8 ,:at advantage ha? ! rose 9 its fragrancy1 if x _c smell itself8 ,t :i* is n p]ceiv$1 is z if x 7 n4 ,& !re=e x is an evid5t te/imony1 t all ^! visible ?+s 7 creat$1 n = !mselves1 b = man's sake1 :o kn[s !m1 c use !m1 & enjoy !m4 ,"h is1 !n1 ! peculi> capacity t ,god ha? giv5 to man1--to disc]n & "k :at he seeks1 :at he ha?1 & possesses1 t s he may be able to enjoy x1 or use x1 accord+ to ! nature ( x4 ,?is is a great po9t ( ,god's image & con=mity ) him1 ^: inf9ite bless$ness & joy rise? f t p]fect compreh5sion & intuitive behold+ ( himself1 & 8 own incompreh5sible ri*es4 ,s !n1 man's happ9ess or mis]y mu/ dep5d ^u ?is1--bo? :at ! s\l fixe? ^u1 & :at x appreh5de? to be 9 x4 ,= if t et]nal & univ]sal good1 ! all-fulness ( ,god1 be ! c5tre ( ! s\l's desires & endeav\rs1 & !re be appreh5d$ & discov]$ 9 ,god t inf9ite excell5cy & v>iety ( delights :i* no?+ else c af=d s mu* z a %ad[ (1 !n !re _c b result f su* a conjunction ( ! s\l's appreh5sion1 suitable to ! fulness ( ,god1 & ( ! excell5cy & goodness ( ,god1 suitable to ! desires ( ! s\l1 su* a re/ & tranquillity1 su* joy & satisfaction1 z _c *oose b make ! s\l inf9itely happi] ?an ! enjoym5t ( any o!r ?+ c\ld d4 ,?is be+ ! ?+1 !n1 :i* all m5's desires naturally t5d unto1 ?is tranquillity & p]fect satisfaction ( ! he>t be+ t :i* c>ries all m5's he>ts aft] x1 & t :i* m5 seek = itself1 & :i* !y seek 9 all o!r ?+s1 ! great mis]y ( man is1 t he mi/akes ! way to x1 & seeks x :]e x is n to be f\nd4 ,! g5]ality ( m5 are s f> deg5]at$1 bo? f ! impression ( a div9e maje/y1 & ! s5se ( an immortal be+ )9 !mselves1 t !y imag9e to cont5t & ease _! own he>ts 9 ^! outw>d1 incon/ant1 p]i%+ ?+s1 & s _! life is sp5t 9 cat*+ at %ad[s1 9 fe$+ on ! w9d1 9 lab\r+ 9 ! fire4 ,!re is no?+ s pl5tifully satisfies our expectations z c quit ! co/1 & recomp5se ! exp5se ( our lab\r1 toil1 grief1 & travail ab\t x4 ,!re is no?+ !re=e b a cont9ual1 re/less agitation ( ! he>t f "o ?+ to ano!r1 & t 9 a r\nd1 circl+ ab\t1 f "o ?+ t n[ displeases or disappo9ts to ?+s t 7 =m]ly loa!d1 z a sick man turns him f "o side to ano!r1 or *anges b$s (t51 & at l5g? returns1 expect+ to f9d "s ease :]e he lay at fir/4 ,& x may be judg$ t all circul> motions are et]nal1 & s !y c nev] be suppos$ to atta9 _! end1--t is1 re/ & tranquillity4 ,!re=e a s\l ?us c>ri$ 9 a r\nd1 by ! va9 imag9ations ( 8 he>t1 is likely nev] to settle & f9d solid re/ & peace4 ,nay1 h[ is x possible t !y c give t tranquillity & cont5tation to ! he>t & s\l ( man1 t are s utt]ly 9 _! natures disproportion$ to x1 bo? because !y are only suit$ to ! s5ses1 & likewise = t !y are *angeable8 ,n[ ! s\l is fram$ ) a high] capacity1 & c no m be satiat$ ) visible ?+s1 ?an a man t is hungry c be satisfi$ ) gold2 & besides1 x is immortal1 & mu/ h some?+ to survive all ! *anges ( "t1 & !re=e is likely to re/ n[h]e b 9 t :i* ha? et]nal /ability4 ,n[1 ?\gh ^! ?+s _c truly fill ! he>t1 yet !y swell ! belly1 l ! ea/ w9d1 or l ! prodigal's husks1 fill x ) w9d1 :i* cause? _m torm5ts & di/emp]s 9 ! s\l2 & ?\gh !y _c give ease1 yet !y may be z ?orns to prick & pi]ce a man ?r\gh ) _m sorr[s1 z our ,savi\r speaks4 ,s t !re is no m wisdom or ga9 9 ?is1 ?an 9 ga!r+ an armful ( ?orns1 & enclos+ & press+ h>d unto !m1--! m h>dly & /rongly we grip !m1 ! m griev\sly !y pi]ce u2 or z if a man w\ld flee into a h$ge ( ?orns 9 a tempe/1--! fur!r he ?ru/s into x1 he is ! worse prick$3 & t :i* he is fall5 into is worse ?an t he flee? f4 ,i am sure all y\r exp]i5ces give a h>moni\s te/imony to ?is1 t !re is no solid1 p]man5t1 con/ant1 & equable he>t-joy & cont5tation 9 all ! fanci$ & imag9>y felicities t ?is _w adores4 ,!re is no?+ ( ^! ?+s1 t is n less]1 & l[] 9 actual possession1 nor 9 ! fir/ appreh5sion ( !m af> (f4 ,no?+ 9 !m answ]s ei!r our desires or expectations2 & !re=e1 in/ead ( peace & tranquillity1 !y bre$ m inw>d torm5t & disquiet1 because ( t necess>y & inevitable disappo9tm5t t att5ds !m4 ,!re=e ! apo/le passe? all ^! ?+s 9 sil5ce1 :5 he is to write ( purpose1 to give a fulness ( joy2 = he kn[s t 9 !m !re is nei!r t joy1 nor t fulness ( joy he w\ld wi% = f !m2 b x is o!r ?+s he writes = ?is end4 ,n[1 inde$1 !re ha? be5 "s wis] ?an o!rs1 t h _! appreh5sion f> above ! re/ ( mank9d1 & h lab\r$ to frame "s rules & precepts to lead man into ?is true re/ & tranquillity4 ,& truly1 9 ?is !y h done mu* to discov] ! vanity & madness ( ! common practice ( m51 & to draw man f s5sible & outw>d ?+s1 to ?+s invisible & spiritual4 ,yet !re is a defectiv5ess 9 all ! rules t natural reason c rea* unto4 ,!re is "s crook$ness )al adh]es to !m1 :i* %[s our dep>ture f our orig9al4 ,!re are _m excell5t disc\rses ( morality 9 hea!n writ+s1 :i* may be v subs]vi5t to a ,*ri/ian1 & useful to ! compos+ & settl+ ( 8 m9d1 amid/ all ! fluctuations & unc]ta9ties ( ?is _w4 ,!y may come well 9 z subsidies & gu>ds to a ,*ri/ian's he>t1 to pres]ve t peace & joy x ha? f ,god1 & keep out ! ord9>y tumultu\s passions t di/urb ! mo/ "p ( m54 ,b "h is ! lam5table fail+1 t :ile !y call a man (f ?+s )\t1 z adv5titi\s1 !y lead him b into 8 own _s )91 z if he c\ld !re f9d t re/ 9 ! v enjoym5t ( 8 poor1 mis]able1 wret*$ self4 ,b ,*ri/ ,jesus calls u into our own spirits1 n to dwell !re4 ,= ,o :at a loa?some & irksome habitation is a defil$ he>t & a guilty consci5ce6 ,b r1 t f9d+ no?+ ( t joy & refre%m5t )91 we may !n freely & fully =sake ourselves1 z well z ! _w )\t1 & transport into ,god 9 ,*ri/1 ! only habitation ( joy & delight1 t be+ fill$ ) angui% f ! _w1 & f ourselves1 we may m will+ly divorce f bo?1 & agree to jo9 unto ,jesus ,*ri/1 & to embrace him 9 our he>ts1 :o is ! only ,f\nta9 ( life & joy1 :o _h no o!r err& & bus9ess f heav51 b to repair man's joy1--z griev\s a brea* z any 9 ! creation1--a ?+ z mu* miss$ & s\ght aft] z any ?+1 yea1 s\ght aft] 9 all ?+s t are s\ght4 ,john xv4 #aa4 8,^! ?+s ,i h spok5 to y1 t y\r joy may be full40 ,!re=e ! apo/le prop\nds ?is z ! end ( 8 writ+ on ?is subject1--! ^w ( life2 ^! ?+s write ,i 8t y\r joy may be full20 & ! way to atta9 ?is fulness ( joy1 he express$ 9 ! =m] v]se1--by fell[%ip ) ! ,fa!r & ! ,son4 ,t :i* makes all o!r ?+s disproportion$ to ! s\l ( man1 to give x ?is joy1 is ! extreme unsuitabl5ess betwe5 !m4 ,! s\l ha? an inf9ite capacity1 & besides1 an immortality ( endurance1 b !y are condemn$ "u impot5cy to supply t inf9ite void & incon/ancy1 by :i* !y mu/ ne$s p]i%1 & leave ! s\l )\t all com=t1 & ) m anxiety4 ,b 9 ^? ?+s writt5 "h we f9d all ?+s suit$ & proportion$ to ! v great exig5ce ( ! s\l4 ,!re is a suitabl5ess 9 !m1 because ( _! spiritual nature1 :]eby !y may close imm$iately ) ?y _s4 ,o!r ?+s are mat]ial & corporeal1 & :at union1 :at fell[%ip c a _s be suppos$ to h ) !m8 ,!y are extr9sic1 adv5i5t ?+s1 t nev] come to a ne>] union ) ?y s\l2 & ?\gh !y c\ld1 !y w\ld debase ?y s\l1 & n exalt x1 because ( a bas] inf]ior nature4 ,b ^! ?+s1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 et]nal life 9 him1 ^! preci\s promises ( ! gospel1 ^! spiritual privileges ( ,son-%ip1 c41 ^! are ( a m div9e nature1 & by m$itation & fai? s\ls come to close ) !m4 ,^! are inw>d ?+s m ne> ! s\l t believes1 ?an himself is to himself2 & s he may always c>ry !m ab\t 9 8 he>t1 :i* may be a spr+ ( ev]la/+ joy4 ,?is no man c take f him4 ,john xvi4 #bb4 ,= ! gr\nd & f\nta9 is inw>d1 seat$ )\t ! rea* ( all ^! vicissitudes & *anges4 ,!n1 z !y h a suitabl5ess1 s !y h a fulness 9 !m1 to create fulness ( joy4 ,!y are cordials to ! he>t1 ?+s t are 9 _! own nature refre%+ to ! s\l1 & apt to beget he>t-joy4 ,o!r ?+s are n suitable to ?is1 to produce any su* inw>d s\l-complac5cy4 ,! ?+s t are f )\t rea* n s deep z ! he>t2 !y make _! impressions r on ! outw>d s5ses1 to tickle & please !m1 or ! c\nt5ance1 to put "s pleas+ %ape ^u x4 ,b ! wise man pron\nce? all ^? joys t arise f ext]nal ?+s to be sup]ficial1 only sk9-deep4 8,9 ! mid/ ( laught] ! he>t is sorr[ful1 & ! end ( t mir? is heav9ess10 ,prov4 xiv4 #ac4 ,extrema gaudii luctus occupat47#bce7 ,!re is no solid recreation to ! s\l 9 its retir$ ?\ghts1 f all ! delights ( ! s5ses2 x is b l ! pleasure ( ! it*1 :i* no man e/eems pleasure4 ,b besides1 z ! ?+s ( ! gospel affect ! he>t & s\l by br++ s\l-m]cies & treasures1 z =giv5ess ( s91 hope ( heav51 c41 s !re is a fulness 9 !m1 :i* may answ]ably fill all ! corn]s ( ! he>t ) joy4 ,!re is an unexhau/$ness 9 ^! ?+s1 an univ]sality 9 ,*ri/2--all 9 all1 all ! treasures ( wisdom are 9 him2 & may n ?is cause surely an high spr+-tide ( joy8 ,! he>t is eas$ ^u ! l[e/ cle> appreh5sion ( ,*ri/ & ! gospel4 ,x gives a he>t-s]5ity & calmness to a tr\bl$ s\l1 t no?+ else c\ld d4 ,yet to make up ! fulness ( joy1 z well z ! solidity ( x1 to ext5d ! measure ( x1 z well z to beget ! true quality ( x1 x is requisite t n only !re be a fulness 9 ! object1--t is1 full1 sup]abundant1 ample matt] ( rejoic+2 b !re mu/ be a k9d ( fulness 9 ! appreh5sion4 ,x mu/ be repres5t$ fully z x is1 & ! cl\ds ( unbelief scatt]$2 & !n inde$1 ^u ! full aspect ( ! gospel1 & ,*ri/ 9 x1 !re is a fulness ( joy t fl[s into ! s\l1 z ! sea is fill$ ^u ! full aspect ( ! moon4 ,o t we c\ld believe ?is1 t !re is a fulness ( joy "h1 & n[h]e else6 ,c]ta9ly1 ?is alone be+ pond]$ & sunk into our he>ts1 w\ld be a p[]ful re=m] 9 u1 & among u4 ,h[ w\ld x c>ry m5's he>ts to a disgrac+ & despis+ all ! ?+s t are held 9 admiration by m56 ,h[ w\ld x turn ! *annel ( m5's judgm5ts1 op9ions1 affections1 & conv]sations6 ,= c]ta9ly1 :i!rsoev] ! tide ( joy fl[s1 ?i!r ! he>t is c>ri$1 & ?is x is t all m5 are seek+1 ?\gh !y take _m contr>y & div]s ways1 z _! own fancy leads !m4 ,n[1 if once ?is 7 e/abli%$ 9 ?y s\l1 t "h is t tru? & fulness ( joy1 :i* else:]e is ignorantly & va9ly s\ght1 w\ld x n div]t ?y desires1 & turn ! curr5t ( ?y affections & endeav\rs1 to fall into ?is ocean ( gladness & delight8 ,else:]e !re is nei!r true joy nor full joy1--nec v]um nec pl5um gaudium4 ,!re is no v]ity 9 x2 x is b an ext]nal g>b & %ad[1 & !re is no pl5ty or fulness 9 x4 ,x fills n ! h& ( ! reap]1 x satisfie? n 8 v hung]4 ,b "h1 :5 a s\l is possess$ ) ,*ri/ by fai?1 & dwelle? 9 ,god by love1 !re is bo? reality & pl5ty4 ,all ! dim5sions ( ! he>t may be fill$ up4 ,"s allegorize ^u ! triangul> composition ( man's he>t1 t no orbicul> ?+ su* z ?is _w c fill x exactly )\t vacuity1 b only ! bless$ & holy ,tr9ity47#bcf7 ,truly we may conceive1 ?is fulness ( joy1 exclud+ all ! lat5t griefs ( ! he>t & fill+ up all ! vacant corn]s do? fl[ f t bless$ fell[%ip ( ! ,fa!r & ! ,son4 ,n[1 ?\gh ^! two be only m5tion$ yet ! ,holy ,gho/ mu/ n be exclud$1 = ! apo/olic pray] do? attribute *iefly our fell[%ip ) ,god to ! ,_s1 s t x is ! ,_s unites our he>ts1 & associates !m to ,god1 & t seems to correspond betwe5 him & u4 ,s !n !re is su* a fell[%ip ) ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 t leaves no vacuity 9 ! he>t1 t fills all ! dim5sions & corn]s ( x ) peace & joy4 ,b add unto ?is 9 ! ?ird place t ^! ?+s h n only a fulness1 b1 )al a durabl5ess1 n only pl5ty1 b besides1 et]nity & p]petuity1 to correspond to ! immortality ( ! s\l4 ,& ?is1 c]ta9ly1 is a great congruity1 & s makes up mu* beauty & h>mony1 = :at m incongru\s & unsuitable ?an = an immortal _s to sp5d itself1 & give up itself to t :i* is n :i* mu/ leave x1 :i* is mortal1 & fad+ 9 its own nature1 )\t :i* x mu/ cont9ue inf9itely long] ?an x c enjoy x8 ,& :at m comely ?an = an immortal ?+ to associate ) et]nal ?+s1 & to d]ive its joy f an et]nal spr+8 ,=1 :5 all ?+s visible are done away1 & ?+s mortal aboli%$1 !n its joy none c take f x1 because x takes its joy f t :i* mu/ survive all ^! *anges4 ,suppose any ?+ c\ld = ! pres5t give a fulness ( joy1 & absolute cont5t to ! he>t1 yet1 if we imag9e t t ?+ may be sep>at$ & disjo9$ f ! he>t1 & cease to be1 c]ta9ly ! v expectation ( su* an et]nal sep>ation w\ld almo/ ext+ui% all ! joy1 & make x dry up ( ! fulness1 =1 may a s\l ?9k1 :at %all ,i d = ev] :5 ?is well dries8 ,:5ce %all ,i draw wat] ( joy8 ,out ( :at well8 ,b n[1 t fe> is remov$1 & ! s\l ne$s n lose its sweetness ( ! pres5t enjoym5t ( ,god ?r\gh anxi\s =esight ( ! future1 because he may "k t ! p]fect fulness t %all nev] ebb is b com+1 & ! sun is b asc5d+ yet t[>ds ! m]idian1 f :5ce he %all nev] g d[n1 b /& fix$1 to be ! et]nal wond] & delight ( angels & m54 ,n[1 ?\gh x be true t ,*ri/ians "h h nei!r t pl5ty nor t p]petuity ( ?is joy t ! object ( x gives gr\nd =1 ?\gh _! he>ts be (t5 fill$ ) griefs & sorr[s--p>tly f outw>d1 p>tly f inw>d evils & afflictions1--yet1 c]ta9ly1 ?is arise? b f ! d>k appreh5sion1 dim belief1 & slight consid]ation ( ^? ?+s t ,*ri/ spoke1 & 8 apo/les wrote unto u4 ,we might1 no "q1 keep our he>ts 9 m peace & tranquillity1 9 all ! commotions ( ! times or alt]ations 9 ourselves1 if we did m /eadfa/ly believe ! gospel & keep m con/ant fell[%ip ) ,god4 ,b1 h[ev] x be1 !re is radically a fulness ( joy 9 e believ]'s he>t4 ,t se$ is s[n t %all "o day be ripe ( fulness ( joy1 x is always ly+ at ! root1 & res]v$ = !m4 ,o let u lay ^! ?+s to he>t1 :i*1 be+ laid to he>t1 & laid up 9 ! he>t1 w fill x ) ?is sweet fragrant p]fume ( peace & joy4 ,!y are writt5 = ?is end1 let u he> !m = ?is end too1 t our joy may be full4 ,x is true1 inde$1 t ?is fulness ( joy suits only ! life to come1 :5 ! vessel is bo? enl>g$ & /r5g!n$ to conta9 x4 ,?+s t h /rong spirits 9 !m mu/ h /rong new bottles su* z our crazy mortal bodies are n1 !re=e ! ,"l ha? res]v$ ! j fulness1 ! ov]fl[+s ( ?is joy1 = ! "t t ! s\l %all be purifi$ f all s91 & ! body deliv]$ f all corruption4 ,because t s9 lurks 9 _m corn]s ( ! he>t n[1 !re=e ?is joy _c fill up ! he>t & all ! vacuities ( x1 = x is ( s pure & heav5ly a nature t x w n comp\nd & int]m+le ) s9 or s9ful lu/s4 ,b :5 no?+ ( t rema9s 9 ! he>t !n x fl[s 9 apace1 & leaves no corn] ( ! he>t unsatisfi$ & unsuppli$4 ,i w\ld h y1 :o get "s ta/es ( ?is joy & peace by ! way1 n disquiet$ & tr\bl$1 because x abides n to be ord9>y food4 ,if y be set d[n aga9 to y\r ord9>y sp>e diet ( manna 9 ! wild]ness & h n ^! fir/ fruits & grapes ( ,canaan s5t to y1 ?9k x n /range1 = ! fulness :i* y seek y are n capable ( "h1 b y %all be capable ( x h]eaft]4 ,y ought1 ) pati5ce1 to wait = t day :5 y\r joy %all be full4 ,z ,*ri/ is full1 full measure heap$ up & runn+ ov]1 w he mete out unto y !n1 & ?is %all be )\t ! fe> ( any ebb or dim9ution ( x = all et]nity4 ,nei!r %all ?is fulness1 & con/ant fulness1 cloy ! s\l1 or bre$ any satiety 9 x4 ,!re is fulness ( joy )\t surfeit1 )\t satiety1 t :i* !y h !y %all always desire1 & t :i* !y desire !y %all always h1 ev]la/+ desire & ev]la/+ delight be+ m>ri$ toge!r 9 _! fulness4 ,b yet s mu* is atta9able "h z may truly be call$ fulness 9 reg>d ( ! _w4 ,! fulness ( joy t all ! pleasures ( ?is e>? c af=d is b sc>city & want to ! inw>d fulness ( joy & cont5tation ! poore/ believ]s may h 9 ,god1 reconcil$ 9 ,*ri/4 ,t :i* ! wise man gives z ! "* ( all e>?ly joy suits well1 8,i said ( laught]1 ,x is mad1 & ( mir?1 :at doe? x80 ,eccl4 ii4 #b4 ,truly x _c be suppos$ to be m real ?an t :i* is ! gr\nd & spr+ ( x4 ,x mu/ be a p]functori\s17#bcg7 sup]ficial1 & empty joy t is d]iv$ & di/ill$ f su* vanities4 ,nay1 !re is a madness 9 x besides1 = m5's appreh5sions to swell s excessively t[>ds poor1 n>r[1 & limit$ ?+s4 ,x is a mon/] 9 reason to put su* a value ^u no?+1 & make ourselves glad ^u our own dreams & fancies4 ,!re is su* a manife/ abuse & violation ( reason 9 x1 t x c be suppos$ to proce$ f no?+ b a di/emp] 9 m5's he>ts4 ,b1 besides ?is1 !re are two o!r *>act]s ( x giv5 7,prov4 xiv4 #ac471 8,ev5 9 laught] ! he>t is sorr[ful1 & ! end ( t mir? is heav9ess40 ,!re is no pure e>?ly joy1 = x ha? always a mixture ( grief & sadness 9 ! inw>d retir$ closet ( ! he>t4 ,x is ( su* deadness & inefficacy t x drives n out ( ! he>t all discont5tm5ts & anxieties1 b if ! mo/ jovial man1 t seems to be transport$ ) 8 delights w\ld b retire )9 & exam9e 8 own consci5ce1 he w\ld f9d ^? delights h b little p[] to affect 8 he>t4 ,he w\ld f9d t]rible & dreadful repres5tations !re1 t 8 joys may well = a "t d>k5 !m1 b _c drive !m away4 ,& !n x is ! v natural law & fatal necessity t grief foll[s ^? joys at ! heels1 yea1 is p]petually att5d+ !m1 to come 9 _! place4 ,god ha? s conjo9$ !m toge!r1 & s dispos$ !m1 t m5's joy %all be m+l$ ) grief1 b _! grief is pure & unmix$1 & t he :o draws up joy to him f ! creatures1 mu/ draw grief & vexation 9 t same *a91 insep>ably annex$ to x by ! wise ord9ation ( ,god4 ,b !re are joys ( ! ,holy ,gho/ aris+ f ! intimation & appreh5sion ( ! gospel1 f ! consid]ation ( ! grace & goodness ( ,god manife/$ 9 x & ! exp]i5ce ( t 9 ! s\l1 :i* are ( ano!r /amp & nature4 ,^!1 inde$1 affect ! he>t1 & give ! answ] ( a good consci5ce1 9 ! blood ( ,*ri/1 :i* is a cont9ual fea/4 ,^! drive out ! bitt] & dreadful appreh5sions ( s9 & wra?4 ,^! sweet5 & refre% ! s\l 9 all worldly afflictions & griefs4 ,! he>t ( man kn[e? 8 own bitt]ness1 & a /rang] do? n int]m$dle ) 8 joy1 ,prov4 xiv4 #aj4 ,inde$1 ! torm5ts & p]plexities ( a tr\bl$ s\l are bett] felt by itself ?an kn[n by o!rs1 & s are ! joys ( t he>t t appreh5ds ,jesus ,*ri/ & peace pur*as$ 9 him4 ,!y are su* z no man t is a /rang] to su* ?+s 9 8 exp]i5ce c appreh5d4 ,x is a joy unspeakable4 ,o :at unspeakable cont5t gives x to ! he>t6 ,& truly if y did n int]pose ! cl\ds ( unbelief & s9 betwe5 y & 8 %9+ c\nt5ance1 !re ne$$ n be s (t5 an eclipse 9 ! joys ( believ]s4 ,yet ! day is com+ t ye %all see him fully z he is1 & no?+ be int]pos$ betwe5 y & him1 & !n y\r joy %all be full c4 ,s]mon ,,ix4 #a ,john i4 #e4--8,?is !n is ! message :i* we h he>d ( him1 & decl>e unto y1 t ,god is light10 c4 ,! great design ( ! gospel is to make up ! brea* ( man's joy1 & op5 up ! way to ! fulness ( x1 & !re=e x is ! good news & glad tid+s ( great joy1 ! only be/ message t ev] came to ! _w4 ,n[ x %[s unto u ! *annel t ?is riv] ( gladness & joy runs into1 x discov]s :at is ! way ( ! conveyance ( x to ! s\l1 & :at are ! banks x runs betwe51 & t is fell[%ip ) ! ,fa!r & ) ! ,son4 ,9 ?is *annel t riv] ( delight runs1--betwe5 ! banks ( ! love ( ,god to u1 & our love to him4 ,h]e9 a s\l is happy1 & acc\nts itself happy1 & truly1 9 s mu* d we pr(it by ! ^w1 & answ] ! design ( ! gospel1 by h[ mu* we e/imate our happ9ess f ?is alone f ! communication ( ,god to u4 ,:5soev] ! gospel takes hold ( y\r he>ts1 x w und\bt$ly frame !m to ?is1--to a measur+ ( all bless$ness f ,god alone4 ,& ?is w c>ry ! he>t to an und]valu+ ( all o!r ?+s1 z be+ too l[ & unwor?y = ?is end1 & s to a =sak+ ( e ?+ = ! clos] enjoym5t ( ,god4 ,i fe> _m believ]s are little acqua9t$ ) ?is joy1 because !y draw n _! joy s+ly out ( ! pure f\nta9 ( delight1 b turn aside to o!r ext]nal com=ts1 & dr[n _! s\ls 9 !m4 ,n[1 inde$1 ^! two _c well consi/ toge!r4 ,if we take 9 any ?+ else to make up our happ9ess & com=t1 s mu* we lose ( ,god1 & t :i* is truly spiritual1 & !re=e our he>ts w\ld be m purifi$ f c>nal delights1 if we w\ld h exp]i5ce ( ?is joy1 we mu/ hang only ^u 8 c\nt5ance & company1 else we lose ! sweetness ( x4 ,n[ ! apo/le prosecutes ?is fur!r1 to discov] :at con=mity mu/ be betwe5 !m t %\ld keep ?is fell[%ip1 & :at lik5ess ( nature & qualities is necess>y = !m :o w\ld be happy 9 ,god's society4 8,?is is ! message we h he>d10 sai? he1 8& :i* we decl>e unto y1 t ,god is light10 c4 ,take ?is jo9tly ) t :i* w5t be=e1 8?is we decl>e1 t ye may h fell[%ip ) ! ,fa!r & ! ,son40 ,& to ! end ?is fell[%ip may hold & yield y fulness ( joy1 x is necess>y t ! nature ( ,god be laid d[n z ! patt]n to :i* ye mu/ be con=m$1--8,god is light10 & !re=e y mu/ be light too1 if ye w\ld h fell[%ip ) t pure light4 ,n[ ?is1 ,i say1 is ! full message ( ! gospel1 t :i* 0 s5t d[n f heav5 ) ! ,son ( ,god1 ! mess5g] ( ! cov5ant1 & :i* ! apo/les he>d f him4 ,inde$ ! v mann] ( ! proposal ( ^! ?+s /irs up our he>ts to att5tion1 & makes u m s]i\s ?an commonly we are4 ,t !re is "o1 & su* an "o s5t f heav51 ) su* an embassage z ?is is1 to invite u to society ) ,god aga91 "o ^: int]e/ lies 9 ?is1 to make u happy1 & ?is he decl>es unto u1 t he ha? no o!r design b to fulfil our joy4 ,o h[ p[]ful might ?is be on our he>ts to conqu] !m1 to make !m will+ly he>k5 to him6 ,any message t comes f heav5 %\ld be receiv$ ) great rev]5ce & respect ( mortal m51 because x comes f ! c\rt & palace ( ! great ,k+4 ,b :5 ?is is ! sub/ance ( x1 to make u happy 9 himself1 to advance u to ?is incomp>able dignity ( society ) himself1 9 :i* society !re is a fulness ( joy1--!n h[ %\ld we receive x ) op5 he>ts1 & ent]ta9 x gladly6 ,if we c\ld take x always ?us z a message f heav51 & look ^u x & he> x 9 t notion1 ,i ?9k ! fruit w\ld be incomp>ably great]1 = :at is x t makes x dead & ineffectual 9 m5's he>ts1 b t ! appreh5sion ( x deg5]ates & falls d[n f ,god to creatures1 because x is n tak5 s z 8 ^w1 c>ry+ ! /amp ( 8 div9e au?ority8 ,we br+ x =?1 n z a message f him1 b z f ourselves1 & y receive x1 n z f him1 b f u1 & ?us x is adult]at$ & corrupt$ on bo? h&s4 ,my belov$1 let u jo9tly m9d ?is1 t :atsoev] we h to decl>e is a message f ,god to mortal m52 &1 !re=e1 let u s compose ourselves 9 8 sight z if he 7 speak+ to u4 ,! consci5ce ( a v hea!n 0 awak$ :5 ,ehud told him he _h a message f ,god to him4 ,eglon arose out ( 8 seat1 t he might he> x rev]5tly1 7,judg4 iii4 #bj47 ?\gh x 0 a bloody message1 z x prov$ 9 ! ev5t4 ,yet s mu* ! common dictates ( reason might tea* y1 t ye %\ld arise & compose y\rselves to rev]5d & awful att5tion to :at ! ,"l ,god w speak4 ,b :51 moreov]1 we "k t ! sum ( ! message is to make u bless$1 & raise u up to communion ) him 9 8 joy & happ9ess we are n only call$ to rev]5ce1 z to ,god1 b to ard5t affection & desire1 z to him :o by all means seeks our happ9ess4 ,o h[ happy 7 he t c\ld fir/ he> & receive ?is message f him1 & !n decl>e x to o!rs6 ,b1 h[ev]1 ?\gh we %\ld fail 9 t1 ?is do? n *ange ei!r ! au?ority or nature ( ! message itself2 & !re=e1 if m5 %\ld be s f> de/itute ( ,god z n to br+ x f him imm$iately1 yet d n y =sake y\r own m]cy too1 b receive x z t :i* is come =? f ,god1 receive x = itself1 z c>ry+ 9 its bosom a fulness ( joy to y1 & receive x = 8 sake :o mov$ ?is embassage fir/ aft] s9n]s1 & 8 sake :o c>ri$ x to s9n]s1 t is1 = ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 to ^: fell[%ip y are "h invit$4 ,let u !n he> ! message4 8,?is !n is ! message1 t ,god is light10 c4 ,! gr\nd ( communion ( p]sons is _! union 9 nature1 or lik5ess "o to ano!r4 ,!re is "s g5]al society betwe5 all mank9d1 z be+ conjo9$ 9 "o common nature2 b ! contract+ ( t 9 n>r[] b\nds ( aff9ity & consangu9ity do? enl>ge ! affection ! m4 ,y see x is natural = ^? :o are jo9$ by su* relations ( blood "o to ano!r1 to love "o ano!r m ?an o!rs out ( ^! bonds4 ,b true fri5d%ip draws ! circle yet n>r[]1 & contracts ! love t is scatt]$ abroad to mank9d 9 a /range *annel1 to run t[>ds "o1 or a few1 & ! f\ndation ( ?is is "s peculi> & p>ticul> similitude & lik5ess 9 mann]s & sympa?y ( disposition1 :i* makes ! s\ls ( m5 to melt "o into ano!r1 aft] "s conv]se & acqua9tance toge!r4 ,?is is ! bond t knits ?is ne> society1 "s con=mity necess>ily presuppos$ to communion & fell[%ip4 ,n[1 t :i* holds s 9 ! communion ( man ) man1 mu/ be mu* m ne$ful 9 man's communion ) ,god1 = all ! societies1 comb9ations1 & conjunctions ( ! creatures1 are b %ad[s ( ?is high] communication ( ! _s ( man ) ,god ! ,fa!r ( spirits4 ,&1 inde$1 we may f9d "s rude draughts & resemblances ( ?is div9e society1 & ( ! rule accord+ to :i* x mu/ he modell$1 9 all ! fri5dly or ne> conjunctions ( creatures2 = e ?+ is be/ pres]v$ & agree? be/ ) ?+s ( its own nature4 ,see ! disposition ( ! p>ts ( ! _w4 ,?+s contigu\s & ne>e/ o!r are also like/ 9 nature "o to ano!r4 ,s x is among m54 ,! sev]al agreem5ts & symboliz+s ( m5's spirits 9 diff]5t qualities & temp]s1 make sev]al sorts ( m51 & "p !m into s _m companies3 ,p>es p>ibus congregantur4 ,simile simili gaudet47#bch7 ,n[1 my belov$1 ?is same sup]natural & div9e society t we speak ( mu/ be con/itut$ accord+ to ?is fundam5tal rule1 t is1 x is necess>y1 to ! end t ,god & man may h fell[%ip toge!r1 t !y come ne>] 9 lik5ess "o to ano!r4 ,n[ = ,god1 y "k he _c be lik] u1 = he is un*angeably holy & good4 ,t 7 mo/ absurd to br+ d[n 8 ,maje/y to p>take ( our wret*$ infirmities ( s9 & d>kness4 ,inde$ 9 ?is he ha? come z f> z 8 own nature & our good w\ld p]mit1 to communicate 9 our nature1 & all ! s9less infirmities ( x4 ,x is impossible1 !n1 t he %\ld make up ! di/ance by any *ange ( himself1 b we mu/ be *ang$1 & "s way rais$ up to p>take ( ! purity ( 8 nature1 & be trans=m$ into "s lik5ess to him1 & !n is ! f\ndation ( society & fell[%ip laid d[n4 ,?is is ! apo/le's mean+1 9 decl>+ to u :at ,god is t accord+ to t patt]n1 & 9 t glass we may see :at to con=m ourselves to1 & may h a p>ticul> det]m9ation ( ! great qualification ( ^? :o pret5d to fell[%ip ) ,god4 8,god is light & 9 him is no d>kness40 ,n[1 take ! j opposition--man is d>kness & 9 him is no light4 ,n[1 :at communion !n c light h ) d>kness8 ,ei!r ! light mu/ become d>kness1 or ! d>kness become light4 ,ei!r ! light mu/ leave its glori\s purity & =sake its nature--:i* _c be admitt$--or else ! d>kness ( m5's s\ls mu/ be wip$ (f1 & aboli%$ by ! brightness ( ,god's light4 ,& !n !re may be a communion betwe5 ! primitive light & ! d]ivative light1 betwe5 ! orig9al light & t :i* fl[s out f ! orig9al4 ,b take d>kness rema9+ d>kness1 & light rema9+ light1 & !y _c compone7#bci7 toge!r1 = ! fir/ great sep>ation t 0 made 9 ! _w 0 betwe5 light & d>kness4 8,& ,god saw ! light t x 0 good1 & ,god divid$ ! light f ! d>kness10 ,g54 i4 #d4 ,& s x is impossible = m5 t live 9 ! d>kness ( _! m9ds1 9 ignorance1 & 9 ! d>kness ( s9ful lu/s1 t !y c h any fell[%ip ) ,god1 :o is a f\nta9 ( pure light & undefil$ sanctity4 8,:at ha/ ?\ to d to take my cov5ant 9 ?y m\?10 c1 & ?is ,god sai? to ! wick$4 ,x is an incongru\s & unsuitable ?+1 = man to pret5d ne>ness & int]e/ 9 ?is ,god & yet be buri$ 9 d>kness & hatr$ ( ! light ( p]sonal re=mation z a gold r+ 9 a sw9e's nose1 t r de=ms ! jewel ?an beautifies ! bea/1 s are ! pret5sions ( ignorant & wick$ m51 to ?is div9e society1 c4 ,s]mon ,x4 #a ,john i4 #e4--8,?is !n is ! message :i* we h he>d ( him1 & decl>e unto y1 t ,god is light10 c4 ,:o is a fit mess5g] to decl>e ?is message8 ,c d>kness compreh5d ! light1 or appreh5d x8 ,or c ^? t are bl9d =m any lively notion ( light1 to ! in/ruction & p]suasion ( o!rs8 ,truly1 no m c we conceive or speak ( ,god1 :o is t pure light1 ?an a bl9d man c disc\rse on col\rs1 or a deaf man on s\nds4 8,:o is bl9d z ! ,"l's s]vant80 ,& !re=e :o are m unmeet to decl>e ?is message ( light8 ,:at rev]5ce & godly fe> ought ?is to be decl>$ )al1 :5 mortal man speaks ( ! et]nal ,god unto mortal m58 ,:at composure ( _s %\ld be 9 u8 ,:at trembl+ & adoration8 ,=1 at our be/1 we c b decl>e our own ignorance1 & ! fur!/ atta9m5t 9 ?is k is b a fur!r discov]y ( man's d>kness4 ,we h ?ree ways ( creep+ t[>ds t glori\s light ( ,god4 ,fir/1 8 own works are l "s visible appe>ances ( t invisible & incompreh5sible ,god1 & 9 ^! we "k him1 b n :at he is 9 himself4 ,consid] h[ d>k & dull we are 9 pi]c+ into ! hidd5 natures ( ?+s1 ev5 bel[ u1 z bea/s & plants4 ,we behold "s effects fl[ f !m1 b f :at pr9ciple ^! d fl[1 t we "k n4 ,h[ mu* less c we appreh5d any ?+ suitable ( ! div9e ,maje/y1 t is inf9itely above u1 f ^! wond]ful & glori\s works ( 8 p[] & wisdom6 ,man is end[$ ) wisdom to d "s excell5t works ( art1 z plant+1 graft+1 build+1 pa9t+1 weav+1 & su* l4 ,b ! bea/s t are bel[ u _c appreh5d f ^! works :at ! nature ( man is4 ,n[ is !re n a m inf9ite di/ance1 a great] disproportion betwe5 u & ! div9e nature1 s t we _c rise up to an und]/&+ notion ( x1 9 itself8 ,nay1 besides1 "o man w d _m ?+s :i* ano!r _c und]/&--he beholds ! art ( x1 he sees ! matt]1 b yet he _c pi]ce into ! m9d ( ! workman1 & look ^u t wisdom & idea ( 8 m9d4 ,!re=e all t we c conclude f ^! wond]ful works ( ,god1 is "s sil5t admiration ( him4 ,if ^! be su*1 !n :at mu/ he be8 ,h[ inf9itely di/ant f !m1 & transc5d5t ov] !m8 ,b :at he is1 ^! _c decl>e1 & we _c appreh5d4 ,!n we use to climb up to ! k ( ,god1 by attribut+ to him all ! p]fections1 excell5cies1 & em95ces ( ! creatures4 ,:atsoev] comm5ds !m we appreh5d t orig9ally & inf9itely 9 him1 & ?us we spell out t "n t is mo/ simply "o1 9 _m lett]s & *>act]s1 accord+ to our mean capacity1 z *ildr5 :5 !y beg9 to le>n4 ,s we ascribe to him wisdom1 goodness1 p[]1 ju/ice1 hol9ess1 m]cy1 tru?1 c4 ,all :i* names be+ tak5 f ! creatures1 & s hav+ significations suit$ to our imp]fections1 !y mu/ ne$s come inf9itely %ort ( him1 & s our appreh5sions ( !m4 ,^! are scatt]$ among ! creatures1 !re=e !y cause div]s conceptions 9 u1 b all ^! are unit$ 9 him4 ,he is a mo/ simple1 pure be+1 t em95tly & virtually is all ?+s1 & prop]ly is none ( all4 ,ano!r way we h ( appreh5d+ him1 by way ( negation1 d5y+ all ! imp]fections ( ! creatures1 & remov+ !m at an inf9ite di/ance f him4 ,& truly1 ?\gh ?is be an imp]fection 9 k1 yet x is ! greate/ k we c atta9 to1 to "k r :at he is n1 ?an :at he is4 ,he is n limit$ to any place1 nor b\nd$ ) any measures & degrees ( p]fection1 z creatures are1 !re=e we call him inf9ite4 ,he is n compreh5d$ )9 ! limits ( "t1 b compreh5ds all )9 himself1 !re=e he is et]nal4 ,he is n subject to *anges & alt]ations1 !re=e call$ immutable4 ,he is n comp\nd$1 z a result ( div]s p>ts1 !re=e he is mo/ purely simple1 & "o4 ,he is n l ^? ?+s we see & he>1 t fall "u our s5ses1 !re=e we call him a ,_s1 or a spiritual ,be+4 ,n[1 9 all ^! weak endeav\rs ( man1 to deta9 & fix 8 own _s 9 ! contemplation ( ,god1 if he _c rea* ! und]/&+ ( :at ,god is1 yet c]ta9ly he w atta9 ?is great po9t ( wisdom1--n to be ignorant ( 8 own ignorance4 ,& truly1 my belov$1 ?is is ! ?+ ,i w\ld h u to le>n to "k1 t ! admiration ( ,god 9 sil5ce is ! be/ expression ( him4 ,we w\ld n se>* into ^! my/]ies1 to satisfy our curiosity1 b r compose our he>ts to a cont9ual sil5t wond]+ be=e him = :]e our und]/&+s are conf\nd$1 & our m9ds ov]:elm$ ) ! inf9it5ess ( t glory1 s t we c see no?+ b our ignorance ( all ?is %\ld c]ta9ly compose all to quiet admiration1 = sil5ce & wond] is ! prop] & natural po/ure ( a s\l t is at a /&1 & c nei!r get =w>d = inaccessible light1 nor w retire backw>d1 = t x appreh5ds already4 8,?is !n is ! message1 t ,god is light40 ,because we _c conceive 9 our poor n>r[ m9ds :at ,god is 9 himself1 !re=e he expresse? to u (t5 9 similitudes to ! creatures1 & condesc5ds to our capacity4 ,z he /&s 9 manifold relations to u1 s he takes ! mo/ famili> names1 t may hold out to our dull s5ses :at we may expect ( him4 ,!re=e he calls himself a ,fa!r1 a ,k+1 a ,husb&1 a ,rock1 a ,buckl]1 & ,/rong ,t[]1 a ,m\nta91 & :atsoev] else !y may repres5t to our he>ts1 t :i* may /r5g!n !m 9 believ+4 ,b !re is no creature s directly attribut$ to ,god1 z light1 none us$ to express 8 v nature & be+1 z ab/ract$ f ^! relations1 b ?is1--8,god is light10 & ,*ri/ takes x to himself--8! light ( ! _w1 & ! life ( m540 ,! tru? is1 x ha? "s excell5cy 9 x above all o!r visible creatures1 t x may fitly c>ry "s resemblance to him4 ,! scripture calls light 8 g>m5t1 ,psal4 civ4 #b4 ,& truly x is a m glori\s robe ( ,maje/y ?an all ! royal & imp]ial robes & g>m5ts ( /ate t ei!r angels or m5 c\ld contrive4 ,! light is1 z x 71 a visible appe>ance ( ! invisible ,god4 ,he ha? cov]$ 8 invisible nature ) ?is glori\s g>m5t to make himself 9 a mann] visible to man4 ,x is true1 t light is b1 z x 71 a %ad[ ( t inaccessible light1 umbra ,dei4 ,x is ! d>k %ad[ ( ,god1 :o is himself inf9itely m beautiful & glori\s4 ,b yet1 z to u1 x ha? great] glory & maje/y 9 x ?an any creature besides4 ,x is ! *ief ( ! works ( ,god1 )\t :i* ! _w w\ld be )\t =m1 & void4 ,x is ! v beauty ( ! creation1 t :i* gives lu/re & amiabl5ess to all t is 9 x1 )\t :i* ! pleasante/ p>adise w\ld become a wild]ness1 & ?is beautiful /ructure1 & adorn$ palace ( ! _w1 a loa?some dungeon4 ,besides ! admirable beauty ( x1 x ha? a wond]ful swift conveyance1 ?r\gh\t ! :ole _w1 ! upp] & l[]1 9 a mom5t1 9 ! tw9kl+ ( an eye4 ,x is c>ri$ f ! "o end ( heav5 to ! o!r 9 a mom5t1 & :o c say by :at way ! light is p>t$8 ,job xxxviii4 #bd4 ,moreov] x c>ries along/ ) x a beautiful influ5ce1 & a refre%+ heat & w>mness1 :i* is ! v life & subsi/5ce ( all ! creatures bel[4 ,& s1 z !re is no?+ s beautiful1 s1 no?+ s univ]sally & highly pr(itable4 ,& to all ?is1 add t s+ul> prop]ty ( x1 t x is n capable ( infection1 x is ( su* absolute purity1 t x c communicate itself to ! dunghill1 z well z to ! g>d51 )\t receiv+ any mixture f x4 ,9 all ! impurities x meets )al1 x rema9s unmix$ & unta9t$1 & pres]ves its own nature entire4 ,n[ y may p]ceive1 t !re is no?+ visible t is fitt] to resemble ! invisible ,god1 ?an ?is glori\s1 beautiful1 pure1 & univ]sally communicable creature1 light4 ,h]eby y may h %ad[$ out unto y ! nature ( ,god1 t he is an all kn[+1 intellig5t ,be+4 ,z light is ! fir/ & pr9cipal visible ?+ yea1 t :i* gives visibility to all ?+s1 & s is 9 its own nature a manife/ation ( all ?+s mat]ial & bodily1 s ,god is ! fir/ object ( ! und]/&+--primum intelligibile1 et primum intellig5s4 ,no?+ s fit an emblem ( k z light1 & truly 9 t respect ,god is ! orig9al light1 a pure intellectual light t ha? 9 himself ! p]fect idea & compreh5sion ( all ?+s4 ,he ha? anticipat$ 9 himself ! k ( all1 because all ?+s 7 =m$ 9 8 inf9ite und]/&+1 & lay1 z x 71 fir/ hid 9 ! b[els ( 8 inf9ite p[]4 ,!re=e he is a globe or mass ( light & k1 l ! sun1 f :om no?+ is hid4 ,hell & de/ruction are n cov]$ to him4 ,!re is no opacity1 no d>kness or ?ickness 9 ! creation1 t c t]m9ate or b\nd ?is light1 or h9d] 8 und]/&+ to pi]ce into x4 ,n[ z all ?+s1 by ! irradiation ( ! light1 become visible s ! p>ticipation ( ?is glori\s ,sun ( righte\sness1 & ! %9+ ( 8 beams into ! s\ls ( m51 makes !m to p>take ( t heav5ly intellectual nature1 & reflects a wond]ful beauty ^u !m1 :i* is n 9 ! re/ ( ! _w4 ,besides1 "h is repres5t$ to u ! absolute purity & p]fection ( ,god's nature1--8,god is light1 & 9 him is no d>kness40 ,besides ! purity ( ! light ( k1 !re is a purity ( ! beauty ( hol9ess4 ,! glori\s light ( ,god's virtue1 & p[]1 & wisdom1 is communicat$ to all ! creatures4 ,!re is an univ]sal ext5t ( 8 influ5ce t[>ds ! good & bad1 z ! sun %9es on bo? & yet !re is no spot nor /a9 ^u 8 hol9ess or righte\sness1 f all 8 int]m+l+ ) ! creatures1 ! wor/ & base/ creatures4 ,all 8 works are holy & righte\s1 ev5 8 works 9 unholy & unrighte\s m54 ,he draws no defilem5t f ! base/ ( ! creatures1 nor yet f ! s9fulness ( x4 ,he c be intimately pres5t & conjo9$ 9 work+1 9 virtue & p[]1 9 c>e & provid5ce ) ! dirt & mire ( ! /reets1 ) ! bea/s ( ! field1 & yet t is no /a9 ^u 8 hon\r or cr$it1 z m5 w\ld suppose x to be1 no m ?an x is a di%on\r to ! sun to %9e on ! dunghill4 ,9 a ^w1 !re is no mixture ( ignorance1 d>kness1 impunity1 or iniquity 9 him n ! lea/ %ad[ ( *ange or turn+ n ! lea/ se$ ( imp]fection4 ,9 reg>d ( him1 ! moon is n clean1 & ! sun is spott$4 ,9 respect ( 8 hol9ess1 angels may be *>g$ ) folly4 ,!n add unto ?is to make up ! resemblance full]1 ! b\nty & b5ignity ( 8 influ5ce ^u ! _w1 ! fl[+s =? ( 8 inf9ite goodness1 t enri* ! :ole e>?4 ,look z ! sun is ! greate/ & mo/ univ]sal b5efactor--8 influ5ce & heat is ! v r5ovation ( ! _w ( ! _w4 ,x makes all new1 & gre5 & fl\ri%+1 x puts a y\? ^u ! _w1 & s is ! v spr+ & f\nta9 ( life to all sublun>y ?+s4 ,h[ mu* is t true ( ! true light1 ( ! sub/antial1 ( :om ?is sun is b a %ad[8 ,he is ! life ( ! _w1 & ! light ( m54 ,e good gift1 & e p]fect donation desc5ds f him1 ,james i4 #ag4 ,8 influ5ce is m univ]sal to ! be+1 to ! mov+1 to ! liv+ ( all ?+s4 ,& !n ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,sun ( righte\sness1 is c>ri$ ab\t 9 ! orb ( ! gospel1 & 9 8 beams !re is a heal+ virtue4 ,^! are ! refre%m5ts ( poor we>i$ s\ls1 t are scor*$ ) ! ang] ( ,god4 ,!re is an admirable heat & w>mness ( love & affection t ?is glori\s light c>ries embosom$ 9 x1 & t is x t pi]ces into s\ls1 & w>ms he>ts1 & quick5s dead spirits1 & puts a new face ^u all aga94 ,?is is ! spr+ ( all ! life t is truly spiritual1 & x ha? z sweet & com=table effects ^u ! s\ls ( m5 :o receive ! tru? 9 love1 ! light 9 love1 t is1 ! light ) heat1 z ev] ! sun approa*+ ne> ! e>? ha? _h ^u plants & liv+ creatures4 ,& to complete ! resemblance m1 !re may be some?+ ( ! infallibility & incompreh5sibility ( ! div9e ,maje/y "h repres5t$4 ,= ?\gh no?+ be cle>] ?an ! light yet !re is no?+ 9 its own nature d>k] ?an light t :i* is s manife/ to ! eyes1 h[ obscure is x to ! und]/&+6 ,_m debates & inquiries h be5 ab\t x1 b yet x is n kn[n :at t is1 by :i* we "k all ?+s4 ,c]ta9ly su* is ! div9e light4 ,x is inconceivable & inexpressible1 !re=e is he said to dwell 9 light inaccessible & full ( glory1 #a ,tim4 vi4 #af4 ,!re is a tw(old d>kness t h9d]s u to see ,god1 a d>kness ( ignorance 9 u1 & a d>kness ( inaccessible light 9 him4 ,! "o is a vail ^u our he>ts1 :i* bl9ds & d>k5s ! s\ls ( m51 t !y d n see t :i* is manife/ ( ,god1 ev5 9 8 works4 ,o t cl\d ( unbelief t is spread ov] our s\ls1 :i* h9d]s ! glori\s rays ( t div9e light to %9e into !m6 ,?is d>kness ,satan contributes mu* to1 :o is ! pr9ce ( d>kness1 #b ,cor4 iv4 #d4 ,?is makes ! mo/ "p ( s\ls l dungeons )91 :5 ! glori\s light ( ! gospel surr\nds !m )\t4 ,?is e>?l9ess & c>nality ( our he>ts makes !m l ! e>?1 receive only ! light 9 ! upp] & outw>d sup]fice1 & n suff] x to be transmitt$ into our he>ts to *ange !m4 ,b :5 x please? him1 :o at ! fir/1 by a ^w ( p[]1 8comm&$ light to %9e out ( d>kness10 he c scatt] t cl\d ( ignorance1 & draw away ! vail ( unbelief1 & c by 8 p[] & art1 s trans=m ! s\l1 z to remove its e>?ly quality1 & make x transp>5t & pure1 & !n ! light w %9e into ! he>t1 & get free access into ! s\l4 ,b ?\gh ?is d>kness 7 :olly remov$1 !re is ano!r d>kness1 t arise? n f ! want ( light1 b f ! excessive sup]abundance ( light--caligo lucis nimi17#bdj7 t is1 a div9e d>kness1 a d>kness ( glory1 su* an inf9ite excess & sup]plus ( light & glory1 above all creat$ capacities1 t x dazzles & conf\nds all mortal or creat$ und]/&+s4 ,we see "s %ad[s ( ?is1 if we look up to ! cle> sun4 ,we are able to see no?+ = too mu* light4 ,!re is su* an inf9ite disproportion "h betwe5 ! eye ( our m9d1 & ?is div9e light ( glory1 t if we curi\sly pry into x1 x is r conf\nd+ & a/oni%+1 & !re=e x fills ! s\ls ( sa9ts ) cont9ual sil5t admiration & adoration4 ,s]mon ,,xi4 #a ,john i4 #e4--8,?is !n is ! message :i* we h he>d ( him1 & decl>e unto y1 t ,god is light1 & 9 him is no d>kness at all40 ,true religion consi/s n only 9 ! k ( ,god1 b especially 9 con=mity to him1 & communion ) him4 ,communion & fell[%ip ) ,god is ! great end & design ( ! gospel1 & x is ! great result ( all a ,*ri/ian's pa9s & progress4 ,x is n only ! greate/ "p ( religion1 b ! v rew>d ( religion too1 = piety ha? its rew>d ( happ9ess 9 ! bosom ( x1 )\t borr[+ f ext]nal ?+s4 ,n[1 t :i* ?is sweet & fragrant fruit1 :i* p]fumes all ! s\l ) delight1 & fills x ) joy1 spr+s out (1 is con=mity to ,god4 ,assimilation ( nature & disposition1 "s lik5ess to ,god impr9t$ on ! s\l aga9 9 holy affections & dispositions1 a co9cid5cy ( our w ) ! w ( ,god1 dr[n+ ( x 9 ! sea ( 8 good pleasure1 8 law 9 ! inw>d p>ts4 ,n[ :at is ! root ( ?is con=mity1 b ! k ( ,god8 ,?is is t :i* ha? a virtue to trans=m ! s\l into 8 similitude4 ,y see !n :]e true religion beg9s l[e/1 & by :at means x gr[s up to ! sweet fruit ( t et]nal joy t %all be press$ out ( ! grapes ( fell[%ip ) ,god4 ,s !n1 :atsoev] is decl>$ ( ,god unto u 9 8 ^w1 :atsoev] is hold5 =? ( him1 is n only set =? to be ! subject ( our k1 b especially to be a patt]n = imitation1 & to be an inflam+ motive to our affection4 ,?is is ! v sub/ance ( ! v]se4 8,?is !n is ! message0 ,i decl>e1 8t ,god is light10 & ?is ,i he>d n f ,*ri/ only1 = ! satisfaction ( my curiosity1 nor d ,i decl>e x to y only1 t y may "k x1 z if y _h no m to d ) x1 b especially t ye may "k :at ye ought to be 9 con=mity to t light4 ,! end ( y\r kn[+ ,god1 is to become lik] ,god1 if s be ye w\ld h communion ) him4 ,let u take ?is rule1 !n1 to measure all our se>*+s aft] ,god1 & inquir+s into him4 ,c]ta9ly !re ought to be m m$itation & inquiry ( he>t ^u ?is subject1 because x is ! spr+ ( all life to ! s\l4 ,x is t :i* enri*e? x mo/1 & fills x ) peace1 joy1 & delight1 & br+s 9 a treasure into a man's he>t1 su* z ,*ri/ speaks (--8,a good man out ( ! good treasure ( 8 he>t10 c4 ,m$itation1 mu* m$itation on ,god1 a /ay$ness & fix$ness ( _s ^u him1 lays up a treasure 9 ! he>t4 ,?is is x t makes su* a diff]5ce betwe5 ! he>t & m\? ( a righte\s man1 & a wick$ man4 ,! he>t ( ! wick$ is little wor?1 = ! total want ( ?is1 & !re=e1 _! lips & tongues are void ( edification1 full ( corruption4 ,b :]e ?is spr+ fl[e? )91 x make? ! m\? ( a man l a well ( life1 x make? 8 lips l *oice silv]4 ,o ! scant9ess & neglect ( ?is among/ ,*ri/ians makes all to )] & decay6 ,!re is little se>*+ aft] ! ,almighty1 little employ+ & ent]ta9+ our spirits ab\t him1 h[ sl5d] & s+le ?\ghts & appreh5sions ( him1 :i* _c b cause a deliqium7#bda7 & decay 9 all ! p>ts ( ,*ri/ianity1 :5 ! v sun is eclips$ f u by our ignorance & inconsid]ation ( him & t s long x mu/ h dreadful effects ^u u4 ,!re=e1 let u be exhort$ to ?is /udy to give our spirits to ?is employm5t--to ?9k m on ,god4 ,b1 z ,i 0 say+1 !re is ne$ ( a rule to measure u 9 x1 & ( "s caution ab\t x1 t is t we h our end rightly e/abli%$1 :at we aim at 9 inquir+ aft]1 or m$itat+ ^u ,god4 ,if x be only to give ent]ta9m5t to ! curiosity ( our m9ds1 z 9 ! contemplation ( natural ?+s1 if x be only to pry into secrets & my/]ies1 & to lab\r to compreh5d t :i* is incompreh5sible1 !n we lose our lab\r1 & we are 9 dang] to meet ) a consum+ fire1 in/ead ( in/ruct+ & refre%+ light4 ,i w\ld !re=e h ?is gu>d$ aga9/1--! insatiable desire & gre$9ess ( our m9ds aft] ! k ( secret my/]ies4 ,we may set b\nds "h1 & n ov]/ret* or /ra9 our und]/&+s1 to compass 8 inf9ite ,be+1 z x is 9 itself4 ,let u r take him up z he is reveal$ 9 ! scriptures1 & s m$itate on him z manife/$ 9 8 ^w & works1 8 grace1 m]cy1 p[]1 wisdom1 c4 & read 8 "n ) delight 9 ^? l>ge volumes spread be=e our eyes1 c4 ,n[ ! j measur+ & regulat+ ( all k ( ,god is to direct x to a fur!r end to h no?+ be=e u b ?is1 t we may rev]5ce1 adore1 fe>1 & love him s mu* ! m4 ,& ?is is ! ?+ t make? access to him mo/ easy & sweet :5 ! design a s\l ha?1 9 all its se>*+s ab\t him1 is = ?is purpose1 to ! end x may love him & wor%ip him m suitably1 & be m con=m$ to him1 :5 he is look$ ^u z a patt]n ( our con=mity1 t is1 ! "r appreh5sion & up tak+ ( him to "k t ,god is light1 & s to "k x1 z 9 x to behold ! necessity ( :at qualification %\ld be 9 u1 t is inde$ to "k ,god4 ,my belov$1 let u consid] t s mu* we "k ( ,god1 z we love him & fe> him1 & are con=m$ unto him1 = t k1 :i* is n ab\t ?is "w & design1 is = no o!r purpose b to be a witness aga9/ a man1 & ! mo/ he9\s aggravation ( 8 s9s4 ,to come !n to ! p>ticul> 9 h&1 8,god is light10 & t is hold5 out & decl>$ = ?is end1 t !re may be a patt]n ( ! qualification ( all t int5d to ent] into t society1 if ye w\ld h fell[%ip ) ,god1 !n consid] :at y engage into1 :at mann] ( p]son he is1 = ! intimate k ( "o ano!r is presuppos$ to all con/ant fri5d%ip4 ,y mu/ "k !n :at ,god is if y w\ld h communion ) him1 because !re is no communion )\t "s con=mity1 & no con=mity )\t k ( him4 ,!re=e1 z he is light1 s ! s\l mu/ be made light 9 him1 & enlight5$ by him1 t w\ld h 8 society4 ,we mu/ be trans=m$ into t nature1 & made *ildr5 ( light1 :o 7 *ildr5 ( d>kness4 ,n[1 z !re is a light ( und]/&+ & wisdom 9 ,god1 & a light ( hol9ess & purity1 s !re is 9 our s\ls1 opposite to ^!1 a d>kness ( ignorance & unbelief1 & a d>kness ( s91 & impurity ( affections4 ,n[1 8:at communion c light h ) d>kness80 ,let e man ask ?is at 8 own he>t1 if !re be no happ9ess )\t ?is society1 & no possibility ( ?is society1 :ile ,i rema9 9 d>kness1 !n is x n high "t to come to ! light8 ,?is !n is ! fir/ *ange t is made 9 a s\l1 ! d>kness ( ignorance & unbelief is driv5 out1 by ! approa* ( t glori\s light ( ! gospel into ! he>t1 !n is discov]$ unto ! s\l t de=mity ( s91 t loa?som5ess 9 itself t x nev] appreh5d$4 ,!n !re is a manife/ation ( ! hidd5 works ( d>kness1 ( ! desp]ate wick$ness ( ! he>t1 :i* lay unobs]v$ & unsuspect$ all ! :ile4 ,& n[ a man _c 9 t view b abhor himself1 = t :i* none else c see 9 him4 ,& !re is )al manife/$ t glori\s hol9ess & purity 9 ,god1 t inviolable righte\sness1 t omnipot5t p[]1 :i* =m]ly 7 nev] s]i\sly ?\ght ^u1 n[ ^! are repres5t$ to ! life be=e a s9n]4 ,& to close up all1 !re is a manife/ation ( ! grace & goodness ( ,god 9 ,*ri/1 :i* discov]s a way ( salvation1 & deliv]y f s9 & wra?1 & ?is p]fume? & refre%e? all ! faculties ( ! s\l4 ,?us ! s\l is 9 a "p con=m$ to t orig9al light1 :5 a beam is s5t f x1 & ha? pi]c$ into ! he>t1 & scatt]$ ! d>kness t did ali5ate ! m9ds ( m5 f ,god4 ,b x is n only an illum9ation ( ! =eface1 & out] side ( ! s\l1 n only a conviction ( ! judgm5t 9 ^! ?+s1 b by virtue ( t div9e heat t is transmitt$ ) ! light ( ! gospel1 ! s\l is purifi$ & cleans$ f its gross] nature1 & s is made transp>5t1 t ! light may %9e into ! v inw>ds ( ! he>t4 ,& ?is is ! special po9t ( con=mity to ,god1--to h our s\ls purg$ f ! d>kness ( s9ful1 e>?ly1 & muddy affections1--to h !m purifi$ by ! light ( ,god1 f all ! works & lu/s ( d>kness1 & ! %9+ beauty ( holy affections & incl9ations1 to succe$ & fill up ! vacant room4 ,if k only reside 9 our bra9s1 & s5d n d[n w>m beams to quick5 & inflame ! he>t1 !n x is b>r5 & unfruitful1 x is cold & unpr(itable4 ,if x hov] only alone 9 our heads1 & keep a motion !re1 b s5d d[n no refre%+ %[]s to ! affections1 :i* may make u ab\nd 9 good fruits1 !n x is l ! w9dy cl\ds1 cl\ds )\t ra91 t pass away )\t any b5efit to ! ?ir/y gr\nd4 ,let u !n take ?is along ) u1 let ! impression ( ?is description ( ! div9e ,maje/y abide 9 our he>ts4 8,god is light10 & if we (t5 rum9ate & pond] ^u ?is1 ,i ?9k x w make u (t5 to reflect ^u ourselves1 h[ we are d>kness1 & ?is w bre$ "s c>efulness & desire 9 ! s\l1 h[ to h ?is d>kness remov$1 t !re may be a s\l capable ( div9e illu/ration4 ,?is is x t advance? ! s\l to ! ne>e/ con=mity ) ,god1 ! look+ (t5 ^u ,god1 till our s\ls be enlight5$ & our he>ts purifi$1 & ?is aga9 puts ! s\l 9 ! ne>e/ capacity = t bless$ communion ) ,god4 8,bless$ are ! pure 9 he>t1 = !y %all see ,god10 ,matt4 v4 #h4 ,truly x is n pr(\ndness ( +9e17#bdb7 x is n acut5ess & %>pness ( wit1 x is n pregnancy 9 und]/&+1 or em95cy 9 p>ts1 t w dispose ! s\l to ?is bless$ vision ( ,god1 & frame x to a capacity ( fell[%ip ) him4 ,no1 !re ne$s no extraord9>y p>ts = ?is1 no?+ b t ! he>t be purifi$ f corruptions1 ^? inw>d e>?ly qualities1 t are l s _m vici\s & gross hum\rs1 fill+ ! organ ( ! sight1 ^!1 pride1 conceit1 self love1 passion1 ang]1 malice1 envy1 /rife1 covet\sness1 love ( pleasures1 ambition1 ^!1 ,i say1 t possess ! he>ts ( ! mo/ excell5t natural spirits1 ca/ a mi/ ^u _! eyes1 & h9d] !m to see ,god1 or enjoy t delight 9 him1 t "s poor1 weak1 & ignorant creatures1 ^: he>ts ! ,"l _h purg$ f s91 d f9d 9 ,god4 ,!re=e if any ( y h an aim at ?is1 to h fell[%ip ) ,god1 "k bo? = y\r direction & y\r enc\ragem5t1 t 8,god is light40 ,= y\r direction1 because t mu/ be y\r patt]n1 & if y h no /udy t way to be l him 9 hol9ess1 y %all n see him4 ,b take x likewise = an enc\ragem5t1 = t /yle c>ries n only ! necessity ( :at he mu/ be1 b x holds out likewise ! f\nta9 & /oreh\se ( all our qualifications1 = 8,god is light40 ,! orig9al1 primitive light1--all mu/ borr[ ( him1 & t light is freely & imp>tially communicable to poor s9n]s 8) !e is ! f\nta9 ( light1 & 9 ?y light %all we see light40 ,let a s\l t appreh5ds its own d>kness & di/ance f him ?us enc\rage itself4 ,my light is b a beam d]iv$ f 8 light1 & !re is no want 9 him4 ,he is a sun ( righte\sness4 ,if ,i %ut n up my he>t ?r\gh unwill+ness & unbelief1 if ,i desire n to keep my s9s1 b w\ld be purg$ f !m1 !n t glori\s light may %9e )\t /op & imp$im5t into my he>t4 ,he is n only light 9 8 own nature1 b he is a light to u1 & if he please to remove t :i* is int]pos$ betwe5 him & u1 x %all be day light 9 our he>ts aga94 ,?us a s\l may /r5g!n itself to wait on him1 & by look+ ?us up to him1 & fix+ on him1 we %all be enlight5$1 & our faces n be a%am$4 ,s]mon ,,xii4 #a ,john i4 #f4--8;,if we say t we h fell[%ip ) him1 & walk 9 d>kness1 we lie10 c4 ,!re is no?+ 9 :i* m5 suff] !mselves to be s easily deceiv$ z 9 ?is highe/ conc]nm5t ( religion1 9 :i* ! et]nal int]e/ ( _! s\ls lies4 ,!re is no delusion ei!r s gross or s univ]sal 9 any o!r ?+1 z 9 ?is ?+1 9 reg>d ( :i* all o!r ?+s are no?+4 ,?is ha? ov]spread ! _w1 7to speak only ( t "p :i* pret5ds to ,*ri/ianity17 a /rong1 p]t9aci\s1 & bl9d fancy ( be+ 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ & hav+ int]e/ 9 salvation4 ,i call x a bl9d & ignorant fancy1 = truly ignorance & d>kness is ! /ronge/ f\ndation ( su* conceits4 ,papi/s call x ! "m ( devotion4 ,x is true1 9 ?is s5se x is ! "m ( a man's gr\ndless devotion t[>ds himself1 t is1 ( delusion4 ,?is1 toge!r ) self-love1 :i* always hoodw9ks ! m9d1 & w n suff] a s]i\s imp>tial exam9ation ( a man's self1 ^!1 ,i say1 are ! bottom ( ?is va9 p]suasion1 t possesse? ! g5]ality ( m54 ,n[1 :at x wants ( k1 x ha? ( wilfulness4 ,x is a conceit altoge!r void ( reason1 b x is s wilful & p]t9aci\s1 t x is almo/ utt]ly inconv9cible1 & s x puts s\ls 9 ! mo/ desp]ate =lorn e/ate t c be imag9$4 ,x makes !m1 z ! apo/le speaks1 7,eph4 v4 #f7 *ildr5 ( imp]suasion1--x is r5d]$ commonly1 8*ildr5 ( disob$i5ce40 ,&1 inde$1 !y are jo9$ toge!r4 ,!y are *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce1 c>ry+ ! manife/ *>act]s ( wra? ^u !m1 yet !y are )al *ildr5 ( imp]suasion1 incapable ( any p]suasion contr>y to ^! delud+ ins9uations ( _! own m9ds4 ,?\gh !y be manife/ to all m5 to be sons ( disob$i5ce1 liv+ 9 rebellion aga9/ ,god1 yet x is n possible to p]suade !m ( x4 ,!y are z f> f conviction ( :at !y are1 z re=mation to :at !y %\ld be4 ,not)/&+1 if m5 w\ld b give an imp>tial & att5tive e> to :at ! apo/le says "h1 ,i suppose ! v frame ( 8 argum5t is s conv9c+1 t he c\ld n b leave "s impression4 ,if any ?+ w conv9ce a *ild ( imp]suasion1 ! t]ms "h prop\nd$ are f9e/1 8,god is light1 & 9 him is no d>kness40 ,h5ce x foll[s1 by unavoidable consequ5ce1 z cle> z ! light1 t no man c h fell[%ip ) ,god t walks 9 d>kness4 ,^? t delude !mselves 9 ?is matt] are ( two k9ds4 ,!y g5]ally pret5d to ,*ri/ianity 9 g5]al1 & to an int]e/ 9 salvation1 b if we desc5d into ! *ief p>ts & memb]s ( ,*ri/ianity1 z hol9ess1 fell[%ip ) ,god1 walk+ aft] ! ,_s1 & su* l1 ^! !y d n s mu* z pret5d to4 ,& )al1 !y ?9k !y h a disp5sation f su* /rictness1 & make x a suffici5t plea t !y are n su*1 because !y nev] pr(ess$ to be su*4 ,o!rs aga91 ?\gh few]1 c pret5d ev5 to ^! high] po9ts ( ,*ri/ianity1 z communion ) ,god1 walk+ aft] ! ,_s1 & inde$ 9 ?is !y are m consonant to _! pr(ession ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,b1 z ! apo/le sai?1 !re may be a practical lie 9 x too1 if we consid] & comp>e _! practice ) _! pr(ession4 ,i w\ld speak a ^w1 by way ( prep>ation1 to y :o are ( ! fir/ sort1 t is1 ! v multitude ( pr(ess+ ,*ri/ians1 because y d n pr(ess s mu* z o!rs1 & d n give out y\rselves = ! /ud5ts ( hol9ess1 y ?9k y\rselves exempt$ f ! /roke ( all ?is s\l pi]c+ doctr9e4 ,y ?9k readily x is n p]t95t to apply ?is to y ( walk+ contr>y to y\r pr(ession1 & s committ+ ?is gross lie 9 n do+ ! tru?4 8,if any man say ,i h fell[%ip ) ,god10 c4 ,& :o w say t1 say ye8 ,:o w speak su* a high ^w ( himself z ?is8 ,!re=e1 s9ce y d n presume s high1 y ?9k y h escap$ ! c5sure t foll[s4 ,b1 ,i besee* y1 consid] :at y\r pr(essions import1 & :at y engage y\rselves to ev5 by ! g5]al pr(ession ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,i "k y w all say y are ,*ri/ians1 & hope to be sav$4 ,n[1 d ye und]/& :at is includ$ 9 t8 ,if any man say t he is a ,*ri/ian1 he really says t he ha? fell[%ip ) ,god1 if any man say he is a ,*ri/ian1 he says he ha? fell[%ip ) ,*ri/1 & is p>tak] ( 8 ,_s1 =1 z ! apo/le 7,rom4 viii4 #i7 decl>es unto y1 8,if any h n ! ,_s ( ,*ri/1 he is none ( 81 t is1 he is no ,*ri/ian4 ,= :at is x1 ,i pray y1 to be a ,*ri/ian8 ,is x n to be a new creature1 =m$ aga9 by ! ,_s ( ,*ri/80 #b ,cor4 v4 #ag4 ,!re=e1 9 z f> z y pret5d to be ,*ri/ians1 & yet are n pr(essors ( hol9ess1 & ?9k y h a disp5sation f su* a walk+ 9 ,god & aft] ,*ri/1 y fall "u a tw(old contradiction1 & commit a tw(old lie3 fir/1 betwe5 y\r pr(ession & practice1 !n 9 y\r pr(ession itself1--y\r practice is directly cross to ! v g5]al pr(ession ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,b besides t1 !re is a contradiction 9 ! bosom ( y\r pr(ession4 ,y affirm y are ,*ri/ians1 & yet refuse ! pr(ession ( hol9ess4 ,y say ye hope = heav51 & yet d n s mu* z pret5d to godl9ess & walk+ spiritually4 ,nay1 ^! y disjo9 9 y\r pr(ession1 :i* are really "o1 )\t :i* ! "n ( ,*ri/ianity is an empty1 va91 & ridicul\s appellation4 ,!re mu/ be !n a great d>kness ( misappreh5sion 9 y\r m9ds1 t y take on ! "n ( ,*ri/ians1 & w n "k :at x imports1 & !re=e 9 ! mean "t1 y pr(ess t :i* de/roys & annuls y\r =m] pr(ession4 ,n[1 c]ta9ly1 ?is is a gross] lie1 a flatt] contradiction1 ?an ne$s mu* inquiry into1 to f9d x out4 ,x is s palpable1 t ,i wond] t ^! v common & receiv$ pr9ciples ( tru? d n use up )9 to te/ify aga9/ x1 = if ye d n own ! pr(ession ( hol9ess & communion ) ,god1 :at advantage h y !n ( ,*ri/ianity8 ,tell me1 :at w x s]ve y =8 ,c x save y8 ,c a b>e1 empty1 contradict$1 & blasphem$ title save y8 ,& if x d n save y1 x w make y\r condemnation ! great]4 ,let ?is !n fir/ be settl$ 9 our he>ts1 & laid d[n z a pr9ciple1--t ! mo/ g5]al pr(ession ( ,*ri/ianity lays an inviolable bond & obligation ^u u1 to all t is import$ 9 ! p>ticul> expressions ( a ,*ri/ian's nature1 walk1 & society4 ,:e!r we take x s or n1 ?us x is3 to be a ,*ri/ian infolds all t c be said1 & if x d n import ^!1 x is n true to its own signification nor con=m$ to ,*ri/'s mean+4 ,y may deprave ! _w z y please1 & de=m t holy call+ s1 z x may suit to y\r c>riage1 b accord+ to ?is ^w1 9 ?is acceptation ( x1 y %all be judg$1 & if y\r ,judge %all 9 t great day lay all ?is great *>ge ^u y1 :at w x avail y n[ to absolve y\rselves 9 y\r imag9ations1 ev5 f ! v obligation itself8 ,let u suppose1 !n1 t y are convict$ ( ?is1 t ,*ri/ianity1 9 ! mo/ g5]al & common acceptation1 is inclusive ( fell[%ip & communion ) ,god1 & t y pr(ess & pret5d to bo?1 !n let u apply ?is j rule ( ! apo/les1 to exam9e ! tru? & reality ( su* a pr(ession4 ,! rule is /raight1 & s may be a trial bo? ( t :i* is /raight & crook$4 ,rectum sui et obliqui index3 ,& "h ! application be+ made1 !re is a discov]y ( ! falsehood & crook$ness ( mo/ m5's he>ts4 ,?is gold5 rule ( exam9ation is a rule ( proportion1 s to speak1 or x is f\nd$ ^u ! h>mony t %\ld be betwe5 pr(ession & practice1 words & de$s1 & ^u t con=mity %\ld int]c$e betwe5 ^? t h communion "o ) ano!r4 ,n[ apply ^! to ! g5]ality ( ,*ri/ians1 & behold !re is no h>mony & cons5t betwe5 _! speak+ & walk+4 ,_! call+ & pr(ession1 z ,*ri/ians1 imports communion ) ,god1 :o is ! pure unmix$ light1 & yet !y decl>e o!rwise1 t !mselves are 9 d>kness ( ignorance1 & walk 9 ! d>kness ( s91 & s t communion mu/ be pret5d$1 :]e !re is no con=mity & lik5ess to ,god int5d$4 ,! result !n ( all is ?is1 h]e9 is ! greate/ lie1 & mo/ dang]\s )al1 committ$1--x is ! greate/ lie1 because x takes 9 all a man's conv]sation1 :i* all alone makes up "o great univ]sal lie1 a lie compos$ ( inf9ite contr>ieties1 ( innum]able p>ticul> lies1 = e /ep1 e ^w1 & action1 is 9 its own nature contr>y to t holy pr(ession1 b all comb9$ toge!r1 makes up a black con/ellation ( lies--"o p[]ful lie aga9/ ! tru?4 ,&1 besides1 x is n aga9/ a p>ticul> tru?1 b aga9/ ! :ole complex ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,& error is a lie aga9/ su* a p>ticul> tru? z x oppose?1 b ! tract & c\rse ( an ignorant ungodly conv]sation is "o cont9u$ lie aga9/ ! :ole bulk & body ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,x is a lie drawn ! l5g? ( _m weeks1 mon?s1 & ye>s aga9/ ! :ole frame ( ,*ri/ian pr(ession4 ,= !re is no?+ 9 ! call+ ( a ,*ri/ian1 t is n retract$1 contradict$1 & reproa*$ by x4 ,oh6 t ye c\ld unb[el y\r own ways1 & see :at a clu/] ( lies & incongruities is 9 !m1 :at reproa*es & calumnies ^! practical lies ca/ ^u ! hon\r ( y\r ,*ri/ian call+1 h[ !y t5d ( _! own nature1 to ! disgrac+ ( ! tru?1 & ! blasphem+ ( ,god's "n6 ,^! ?+s ye w\ld f9d1 if ye w\ld rip up y\r own he>ts & ways1 & if y f\nd h[ great t he is1 y c\ld n b fe> ! dang] ( x1 = x be+ no less ?an a d5y+ ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & a real r5unciation ( him1 x puts y )\t ! refuge ( s9n]s1 & is mo/ likely to keep y )\t ! bless$ city1 = 8!re %all 9 no wise ent] !re9 any?+ t defile?1 or make? a lie10 ,rev4 xxi4 #bg4 ,:at %all !n become ( !m ^: life all along is b "o cont9u$ lie8 ,s]mon ,,xiii4 #a ,john i4 #f4--8;,if we say t we h fell[%ip ) him1 & walk 9 d>kness1 we lie10 c4 ,t :i* is ! sum ( religion1 s9c]ity1 & a correspond5cy betwe5 pr(ession & practice1 is confirm$ by reason1 & mu* /r5g!n$ by nature itself1 s t religion1 reason1 & nature1 conspire 9 "o1 to hold out ! beauty & comel9ess ( s9c]ity1 & to put a note & "* ( infamy & de=mity ^u all hypocrisy & deceit1 especially 9 ! matt]s ( religion4 ,!re is no?+ s contr>y to religion1 z a false appe>ance1 a %[ ( t :i* is n = religion is a mo/ entire & equable ?+1 l itself1 h>moni\s 9 all p>ts ( x1 ! same )9 & )\t1 9 expression & action1 all correspond5t toge!r4 ,n[1 to m> ?is h>mony1 & to make x up ( unequal1 dissimil> p>ts1 & to make "o "p give ! lie to ! o!r1 ! c\rse ( a man's life1 9 ignorance1 neglig5ce1 & s91 proclaim+ contr>y to ! pr(ession ( ,*ri/ianity1 ?is is to make religion a mon/r\s ?+1 to d5y ! nature ( x1 & 9 our imag9ations to contrive an impossible union ( inconsi/5t ?+s4 ,x is a creature made up ( contradictions1 :i* c h no subsi/5ce 9 ! tru?1 b only 9 ! fancies ( delud$ s\ls1 "o pr(ess+ ,*ri/ianity1 & s by consequ5ce fell[%ip ) ! orig9al light1 ! ,sun ( righte\sness & yet d>kness ( ignorance possess+ ! m9d1 & ! he>t c>ri$ away 9 ! ways ( ! lu/s ( ignorance1 & walk+ 9 t d>kness4 ,?is is a mon/] 9 ,*ri/ianity1 "o s f> mis%ap51 t ! v outw>d =m & visage ( x do? n rema94 ,b ,i told y1 reason confirms ?is4 ,= :at m suitable to ! v natural frame & con/itution ( a reasonable be+1 ?an t ! outw>d man %\ld be ! image & expression ( ! inw>d1 & t !y %\ld answ] "o ano!r z face answ]s face 9 ! wat]1 t ! tongue %\ld be ! int]pret] ( ! m9d1 & ! actions ( a man's life ! int]pret] ( 8 tongue8 ,"h is t beautiful proportion1 & t pleas+ h>mony1 :5 all ^!1 ?\gh diff]5t 9 _! own nature1 yet conjo9 toge!r1 & make up "o sweet concord4 ,n[ truly1 if we take ^u u ! pr(ession ( ,*ri/ianity1 & yet our ord9>y & habitual spee*es are c>nal & e>?ly1 nev] salt$ ) grace1 (t5 poison$ ) blasphemies1 oa?s1 & curs+s1 & (t5 defil$ ) fil?y spee*es1 & (t5 int]m+l$ ) reproa*es ( o!rs1 if our conv]sation be con=m$ to ! c\rse ( ! _w1 accord+ to ^? lu/s t hurry away multitudes ( mank9d to p]dition1 & look to ! he>t )91 & behold nev] any lab\r ab\t ! purify+ ( x f corruption1 nev] any mortification ( evil affections1 & little or no k ( ! tru?1 n s mu* z may let ,*ri/ into ! s\l3 ?is1 ,i say1 is z unreasonable & absurd1 z x is irreligi\s3 ,x :olly p]v]ts t beautiful ord]1 makes an irreconcilable discord betwe5 all ! p>ts 9 man1 t nei!r m9d1 nor m\?1 nor h&s1 answ] "o ano!r1 nor all ( !m1 nor any ( !m answ] t holy call+ a man pret5ds to4 ,su* a "o pret5ds ord9>ily ! goodness ( 8 he>t t[>ds ,god1 b n[ ! tongue _c int]pret ! he>t4 ,x is exauctorat$ out ( t natural (fice1 = ! ord9>y curr5t is contr>y to t pret5d$ goodness ( ! he>t1 = 8a good man1 out ( ! good treasure ( 8 he>t1 s5de? =? good ?+s10 b all ^! are ei!r evil1 or nev] season$ ) t spiritual goodness4 ,!n ! ways & actions ( a man's life :i* ought to int]pret & exp\nd 8 pr(essions1 ^! are r5d]$ altoge!r incapable ( t4 ,!y give no confirmation to !m1 b r a manife/ contradiction1 = :at are y\r multipli$ oa?s1 drunk5nesses1 =nications1 rail+s1 cont5tions1 ly+s1 sabba?-pr(anations1 y\r w(ul neglect ( pray] 9 secret1 & 9 y\r families1 y\r cont9u+ 9 ^! evils t ev] y walk$ into8 ,:at are !y1 ,i say1 b a manife/ violation ( bo? religion & reason1 & a cle> confirmation t ye are li>s1 & ! tru? is n 9 y8 ,!re is some?+ ev5 9 nature to decl>e ! absurdity & unnaturalness ( ?is g5]al discordance betwe5 m5's pr(ession & practice4 ,look ^u all ! creatures1 & d !y n all ) "o voice proclaim s9c]ity8 ,ha? n e bea/ & e bird its own outw>d %ape1 outw>d ge/ure1 & voice1 & ext]nal work+s1 :i* decl>e ! inw>d nature ( x8 ,& is n ?is a /aple1 kn[n rule 9 nature1 t e ?+ is kn[n by ! effects ( x1 a lion by 8 ro>+1 a l>k by its s++1 a horse by 8 neigh+1 & an ox by 8 l[+8 c4 ,all ^! speak =? no?+ b s9c]ity1 insomu*1 t if ^! m>ks & signs %\ld be conf\nd$1 & bea/s use !m indiff]5tly1 all human k %\ld sudd5ly fall to no?+1 ?is w\ld put su* a confusion bo? 9 ! _w & mank9d4 ,o h[ do? ?is condemn ^? :o pret5d to ?is high call+ ( ,*ri/ianity6 ,& yet !re is no way left to disc]n !m by1 no?+ appe>+ 9 !m1 & ord9>ily proce$+ f !m1 :i* may give a signification ( ! inw>d tru? ( _! fell[%ip ) ,god1 b r t :i* gives a demon/ration ( ! vanity ( ! pret5sion4 ,!re 7 no cons5t 9 nature1 if t 7 n1 nei!r is !re any h>moni\s agreem5t 9 religion1 :]e ?is proportion & correspond5ce is n kept 9 a man's life4 ,! v hea!ns did n acc\nt !m philosoph]s1 b ^? t express$ _! doctr9es 9 works1 z well z words1 & truly1 ! livelie/ image ( tru? is 9 practice4 ,!y comm5d$ !m t 7 sp>+ 9 words1 & abundant 9 de$s1 :o _h %ort spee*es1 b long & l>ge disc\rses 9 _! life4 ,& :at is ?is1 b t :i* our ,savi\r ev]y:]e1 f 8 own example inculcates ^u u8 ,^! words are emphatic1 to d ! tru?1 to walk 9 ! light1 to d 8 words1 to believe ) ! he>t1 & su* l1 all :i* decl>e1 t 9 s f> we h ! tru? & h fell[%ip ) ! ,light z x is impress$ 9 ! affection1 & express$ aga9 9 ! conv]sation4 ,= ! inf9ite tru? & ! inf9ite life is "o1 & ! orig9al ,light & primitive life & love is "o too & :oev] truly receives ! tru? & light z x is1 _c b receive him z ! liv+ tru? & life giv+ ,light & s be heat$ & w>m$ inw>dly by 8 beams1 :i* w c]ta9ly cause "s /irr+ & work+ )\t4 ,=asmu* is 9 nature heat is always work+ s is ! fire ( love k9dl$ 9 ! he>t1 incessant t way 8,fai? worke? by love40 ,= action is ! v life ( life1 t :i* bo? %[s x & pres]ves x4 ,n[ :at %all we say1 to c>ry ^! ?+s home to y\r he>ts8 ,:]e %all conv9c+ words be _h :i* may break ! h>dness ( y\r he>ts8 ,x is /range t y are 9 su* a deep dream ( delusion1 t no?+ c awake y out ( x4 ,& h[ little is t 9 :i* y h to please y\rselves8 ,"s ext]nal privileges ! temple ( ! ,"l1 8 cov5ant & ! seals ( x1 y\r ord9>y he>+ ! ^w1 & su* l4 ,b are !re n _m ?+s 9 y\r he>ts & ways t act ! mo/ contradictory be to ^! t c be8 ,= :]e=e d we ?us meet toge!r8 ,d y "k an end1 or propose any8 ,i sc>ce believe x ( ! mo/ "p4 ,we come out ( cu/om1 & _m z by con/ra9t1 & ) little or no previ\s consid]ation ( ! great end ( ?is "w4 ,& :5 ye g =?1 :at fruit appe>s8 ,y\r ord9>y cultural & civil disc\rses succe$1 & :o is x ei!r b[s 8 knee to pray = ! div9e bless+ or ent]ta9s t holy ^w ei!r 9 8 own m$itation1 or speaks ( x to ! edification ( o!rs8 ,are y n1 ! mo/ "p ( y1 t gr\nd ( :i* ,*ri/ speaks1 t lies 9 8! way side10 & e ?+ comes & takes ! se$ up8 ,d y ei!r li/5 & apply y\r he>ts to a pres5tness 9 he>+8 ,or is !re any m acc\nt ( x1 ?an a s\nd 9 ! e> or any foot/ep or impression left 9 ! he>t1 m ?an ( ! flight ( a bird 9 ! air8 ,&1 alas6 h[ _m s\ls are *ok$ & /ifl$1 ! tru? suffocat$ 9 ! v spr++ by ! ?orns ( ! c>es ( ?is _w1 & ! ?rong & importunity ( bus9esses1 & e>?ly desires8 ,h[ _m good motions come to no maturity by ?is means8 ,h[ few ( y use to pray 9 secret & d$icate a "t = retirem5t f ! _w & enjoym5t ( ,god8 ,nay1 y ?9k y are n call$ to x1 & if any be induc$ to x & to public wor%ip 9 _! families yet all ! day ov] is b a flat contradiction to t4 ,:at e>?ly m9d$ness6 ,:at unhol9ess ( affection6 ,:at impurity ( conv]sation6 ,:at "o lu/ is subdu$8 ,:at "o s9 mortifi$8 ,:o increase? m 9 k ( ! tru? or 9 love ( ,god8 ,is x n midnight ) ! mo/ "p ( y8 ,o ! d>kness ( ! ignorance ( y\r m9ds1 by :i* y "k n t religion y pr(ess1 m ?an lurks :o p]secute x6 ,& :at are ! ways to :i* ye walk8 ,are !y n su* ways z w n come to ! light1 & hate ! light1 because x reproves !m8 ,john iii4 #ai1 #bj1 xi4 #i1 #aj4 ,are !y n su* 9 :i* m5 /umble1 ?\gh !y seem to walk easily & pla9ly 9 !m8 ,yet ,o t ev]la/+ /umble t is at ! end ( !m1 :5 y %all fall out ( "o d>kness ( s9 & delusion into ano!r extreme1 et]nal d>kness ( de/ruction & damnation6 ,o t fe>ful dungeon & pit ( d>kness y po/ into6 ,!re=e1 if y love y\r own s\ls1 be w>n$4 ,i besee* y be w>n$ to flee f t utt] d>kness4 ,be awak$ out ( y\r deceiv+ dreams1 & delud+ self flatt]+ imag9ations1 & 8,*ri/ %all give y light40 ,! discov]y ( t gross d>kness y walk$ 91 9 :i* y did n see :i!r y w5t4 ,i say1 ! cle> disc]n+ ( :at x is1 & :i!r x leads1 is ! fir/ op5+ ( t light1 ! fir/ visit ( t morn+ />1 t br+s salvation4 ,if ye w n be conv9c$ ( t inf9ite dang] y are 91 yet ye are n ! fur!r f x4 ,he t walke? 9 d>kness lie?1 c4 ,8 /rong confid5ce & p]suasion ha? a lie1 a contradiction 9 ! bosom ( x1 & t w nev] bottom any true happ9ess4 ,x is a lie act$ by ! h&1 ! foot1 & all ! memb]s1 a lie aga9/ ! holy tru? & ^w ( ,god1 & ! v reproa* ( ! "n ( ,*ri/2 a lie aga9/ y\rselves1 & y\r own pr(essions1 a f\l-murd]+ lie1 z well z a ,*ri/ d5y+ lie4 ,& ?is lie1 z a holy man sai?1 ha? fill$ h\ses1 cities1 families1 c\ntries4 ,x ha? ev5 ov]spread ! :ole nation1 & fill$ all ) d>kness1 horror1 confusion1 tr\ble1 & angui%4 ,once be+ a holy nation by pr(ession ( a cov5ant ) ,god1 & our op51 manife/1 univ]sal retraction ( t1 by an unholy1 ungodly1 & wick$ conv]sation1 ?is ha? br\ght ! sword aga9/ a hypocritical nation1 & ?is w br+ t f> great]1 incomp>ably m intol]able day ( wra? ^u ! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce4 ,!re=e let me exhort all ( y1 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l1 z ye desire to be admitt$ to t et]nally bless$ society )9 ! holy city1 & n to be exclud$ among ^? :o commit abom9ation1 & make a lie1 t ye w\ld h5ce=? impose ?is necessity ^u y\rselves1 or "k t x is laid ^u y by ,god1 to lab\r to "k ! w & tru? ( ,god1 t y may see t light t %9es 9 ! gospel1 & n only to receive x 9 y\r m9ds1 b 9 y\r he>ts by love t s y may endeav\r 9 all s9c]ity ! do+ ( t tru?1 ! conscionable practis+ ( :at y "k4 ,& ?is1 z x is a great po9t ( con=mity to ! light1 s x w make y capable ( m light f ,god1 = he delights to %[ 8 lib]ality1 :]e he ha? any acceptance4 ,be n satisfi$1 ,o be n satisfi$1 ) kn[+ ^! tru?s1 & disc\rs+ ^u !m1 b make !m fur!r y\r own1 by impress+ !m deeply 9 y\r he>ts1 & express+ !m pla9ly 9 y\r ways6 ,?is is 8pure religion & undefil$10 ,james i4 #bg4 ,& 8is n ?is to "k me1 sai? ! ,"l80 ,j]4 xxii4 #af4 ,practice is real k1 because x is liv+ k4 ,x is ! v life & s\l ( ,*ri/ianity1 :5 !re ne$s no m b ! intimation ( 8 w to c>ry ! :ole man4 ,?is is :at we %\ld all aspire unto1 & n satisfy ourselves 9 our poor atta9m5ts bel[ ?is4 ,s]mon ,,xiv4 #a ,john i4 #g4--8;,b if we walk 9 ! light1 z he is 9 ! light1 we h fell[%ip "o ) ano!r1 & ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/ 8 ,son cleanse? u f all s940 ,art is ! imitation ( nature1 & true religion is a div9e art1 t consi/s 9 ! imitation ( ,god himself1 ! au?or ( nature4 ,!re=e x is a m high & transc5d5t ?+1 ( a sublim] nature ?an all ! arts & sci5ces among m54 ,^? rea* b to "s resemblance ( ! wisdom ( ,god1 express$ 9 8 works1 b ?is aspires to an imitation ( himself 9 hol9ess1 :i* is ! glory ( 8 "n1 & s to a fell[%ip ) himself4 ,!re=e !re is no?+ ha? s high a patt]n1 or sublime an end4 ,god himself1 :o is inf9itely above all1 is ! patt]n1 & society ) ,god is ! end ( x & s x _c *oose1 b :]e religion makes a solid impression on a s\l4 ,x mu/ exce$+ly raise & advance x to ! mo/ h]oic & noble resolutions t x is capable (1 9 respect ( :i* elevation ( ! s\l aft] ,god1 ! highe/ projects1 ! greate/ aspir+s1 & ! mo/ elevat+ designs ( m51 are no?+ b l[1 base1 & wret*$1 hav+ no?+ ( true greatness ( m9d 9 !m1 b runn+ 9 an e>?ly & sordid *annel1 inf9itely bel[ ! poore/ s\l t is lift$ up to ,god4 ,s9ce we h !n s high a patt]n z ,god1 because he is inf9itely remov$ f u 9 8 own nature1 we h him express$ to u "u ! "n & notion ( light1 :i* makes all ?+s manife/1 n only z dwell+ 9 inaccessible light1 t is 9 8 own incompreh5sible1 ineffable ess5ce1 ev5 be=e ?is light 0 creat$1 = he is 9 ! light1 & 0 9 ! light1 :5 !re 0 no sun to give light1 because he 0 9 himself environ$1 s to speak1 ) ! inf9ite light & spl5d\r ( 8 own und]/&+1 & beauty ( 8 own hol9ess1 & s dwell+ 9 an all fulness & self suffici5cy ( bless$ness1 n only is he ?us 9 ! light1 b he is a light to poor s9n]s1 ! mo/ communicative ,be+1 t cease? n cont9ually to s5d =? /ream+s ( t light & life into d>k & dead s\ls4 ,& !re=e he is n only light 9 himself1 b a sun ( righte\sness1 mo/ b5eficial 9 8 influ5ces1 mo/ imp>tial & free 9 8 illum9ation1 & s he is (t5 call$1--8my light & my salvation10 our light1 8a light to me10 ,psal4 xxvii4 #a1 ,micah vii4 #h1 ,isa4 xlii4 #f1 #g4 ,n[1 x is ?is emission ( light f him t fir/ drives away t gross d>kness t is ov] s\ls1 = till !n1 9 ! d>kness all 0 hid & cov]$1 no?+ se51 nei!r ourselves1 nor ,god1 nei!r ! temp] ( our he>ts1 nor ! c\rse ( our ways1 nor ! end !y lead to4 ,b x is ! break+ 9 ( a beam ( t ,sun ( ,righte\sness t make? any su* discov]y1 z motes are n se5 till ! sun %9e1 ?\gh ! h\se be full ( !m4 ,9 d>kness !re is no?+ b confusion & disord]1 & light only makes t disord] visible to ! s\l1 to ! affect+ ( ! he>t4 ,n[1 :5 once ! s\l ha? receiv$ t light1 !re is a desire k9dl$ 9 ! he>t aft] m ( x1 z :5 ! eye ha? once p]ceiv$ ! sweetness & pleasantness ( ! light1 x op5s itself & expose? itself to a full] reception ( m4 ,& s ! s\l t is once ?us happily prev5t$ by ! fir/ salutation & visit ( t day-spr+ f on high1 :ile he is sitt+ 9 d>kness1 & 9 ! %ad[ ( dea?1 7,luke i4 #gh1 #gi7 aft]w>ds foll[s aft] t light1 & desires no?+ m ?an to be imbosom$ ) x4 ,t t5d] prev5t+ m]cy s draws ! he>t aft] x1 t x c nev] be at p]fect re/ till ! night be :olly sp5t1 & all ! %ad[s ( x remov$1 & ! sun cle>ly up above ! horizon & t is ! day ( t cle> vision ( ,god's face4 ,b 9 ! mean "t1 ?is is ! great ambition & endeav\r ( su* an "o1 to walk 9 t light1 & ?is is ! v ent]ta9m5t ( t fell[%ip ) ,god4 ,he is already 9 ! light1 t is1 to say1 he is translat$ f a /ate ( d>kness to light1 & endu$ ) ! liv+ & sav+ k ( ,god 9 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,?is is 8 /ate4 ,he is 9 ! light1 "o enlight5$ f above1 hav+ 8 eyes op5$ to discov] ! my/]y ( ! iniquity ( 8 own he>t1 & to see f> (f1 to t bottomless pit ( mis]y :i* 8 way w\ld lead him to1 "o :o ha? by ?is div9e illu/ration discov]$ et]nal ?+s1 & se5 ?+s n se51 & )al1 gott5 "s k ( salvation by ! remission ( s9s4 ,n[1 su* an "o1 be+ ?us 9 ! light1 8 duty is1 & 8 inf9ite dignity besides1 to walk 9 t light1 t is1 to lead all 8 life "u t et]nal light ( ,god1 :i* %9es 9 ! ^w1 & to br+ x all =? 9 8 view1 to make our :ole c\rse a progressive motion t[>ds heav51 :]e9 t glori\s light %9es mo/ glori\sly4 ,x is almo/ all "o ) t ( ,paul's1 to h our conv]sation 9 heav54 ,=1 to walk 9 ! light1 is a k9d ( elevation ( our actions1 a rais+ !m up to heav51 to t pure light1 = aft] t & t[>ds t is ! s\l's design4 ,n[ to express to y 9 :at x consi/s1 ,i desire n to bran* x =? 9 _m p>ticul>s1 :i* r di/ract ! m9d ?an affect ! he>t4 ,only y may "k1 x consi/s especially 9 ! inw>d retirem5ts ( ! s\l to ,god1 & ! outw>d %9+ ( t light 9 our conv]sation to o!rs4 ,^! are ! *ief p>ts ( x1 borr[+ f 8 light1 & !n l5d+ & imp>t+ x to o!rs1 by a holy conv]sation4 ,truly1 we mu/ ne$s conceive t ! mo/ lively & unmix$ p>tak+ ( ! light ( ,god1 & ! sweete/ society ) him1 is 9 ! secret )draw+s ( ! s\l f ! _w1 & reposes ^u ,god ^? little int]vals1 &1 z x 71 /ol5 h\rs ( fell[%ip ) ,god1 t are tak5 f ! multitude & ?rong ( our bus9ess4 ,^! are ! fitte/ opportunities ( ! trans=m+ ! s\l into 8 similitude1 & ( purify+ x z he is pure1 ( fill+ x ) div9e light & love1 = !n ! he>t lies1 z x 71 p]p5dicul>ly "u 8 beams1 & is op5$ be=e him1 to give admission & entry to ?is trans=m+ light1 & x is ! %9+ ( ,god's c\nt5ance !n ^u ! s\l t draws x mo/ t[>ds con=mity ) him1 & leaves an impression ( light & love ^u ! s\l4 ,oh6 t y 7 m acqua9t$ ) ?is1 ?is aprication1 s to speak1 t is1 sunn+ y\rselves & w>m+ 9 ! sun1 ! expos+ & op5+ ( y\r he>ts frequ5tly 9 secret1 be=e ?is sun ( ,righte\sness4 ,n[ ?is1 if y 7 acqua9t ) x1 w\ld make y\r light s to %9e be=e m51 z y\r heav5ly ,fa!r may be glorifi$1 ,matt4 v4 #af1--;& t is ! walk+ 9 t light ( ,god4 ,?is makes a ,*ri/ian to come =?1 z ,moses f ! ,m\nt1 ) 8 face %9+4 ,he comes out f ! retir$ access to ,god1 ) a lu/re ^u 8 c>riage1 t may beautify ! gospel1 & 7z "o sai? well7 ) ! tables ( ! law 9 bo? 8 h&s1 writt5 9 8 practice1 ! light ( ! law %9+ 9 8 life4 ,& truly ?is is ! ,*ri/ian's diurnal motion 9 8 l[] sph]e1 :]e9 he c>ries ab\t t light t is d]iv$ f ! high] light4 ,9 all 8 conv]se ) m51 x %9es f him to ! glorify+ ( him t is ! ,fa!r ( lights1 walk+ righte\sly & sob]ly1 )\t (f5ce1 do+ good to all1 especially ! *ildr5 ( light1 ext5d+ (fices ( love & b5evol5ce to e "o1 =be>+ & =giv+ (f5ces1 n p>tak+ ) o!r m5's s9s1 &1 f9ally1 decl>+ 9 ^w & de$1 t we h communion ) ! f\nta9 ( pure light1 & "o day expect to be translat$ out ( ?is l[] orb1 :]e we are s f> di/ant f him1 & fix$ 9 ! highe/ ( all1 :]e we may h ! imm$iate1 full1 un9t]rupt$1 & cle>e/ aspect ( 8 c\nt5ance1 :i* %all !n make ! description t is "h giv5 ( ,god communicable to u1 t1 z he is light1 & 9 him is no d>kness1 s we1 be+ fully & p]fectly %9$ ^u by him1 may be light likewise1 )\t any mixture ( d>kness1 z "h x is n4 ,n[1 my belov$ 9 ! ,"l1 ?is is t we are call$ unto1 to walk ?us 9 ! light1 9 ! light ( ob$i5ce & sanctification1 & t is ! great ?+ ye w\ld le>n to aspire unto1 r ?an to enjoy ! light ( consolation4 ,inde$1 ,i conceive1 t :i* make? _m ( u walk 9 d>kness1 z is spok5 9 ,isa4 i4 #aj1 t is1 )\t com=t1 peace1 & joy1 & )\t cle> disc]n+ our int]e/ 9 ,god1 is1 because we walk 9 ano!r d>kness1 t is1 ( s9 & di/ance f ,god4 ,! "o d>kness is introductive ( ! o!r2 nay1 !y _c be long )\t "o ano!r4 ,! d>k cl\d ( bold s9n+1 & c>eless uncircumspect walk+1 t _c b eclipse ! light ( consolation1 & fill ! s\l ) "s horror1 angui%1 & confusion4 ,!re=e1 if ye w\ld walk 9 ! light ( joy & com=t1 ,o take he$ no?+ be int]pos$ betwe5 ,god & y\r s\ls6 ,y mu/ likewise walk 9 ! light ( 8 law1 :i* is z a lamp to ! feet1 & ?is light1 z ! ray1 begets t light ( com=t1 z ! spl5d\r1 :i* is ! second light ( ! sun4 ,i "k x is a disconsolate & sad condition1 to walk )\t ! light ( ! k ( our int]e/ 9 ,god1 b ,i w\ld e>ne/ly recomm5d unto y two ?+s to support y1 & help y 9 t4 ,"o is1 t y d n give ov] ! *ief po9t ( ?is society ) ,god1 t is1 walk+ 9 ! light ( 8 law & comm&m5ts1 b t y d ! m s]i\sly address y\rself to ! "o1 t y want ! o!r4 ,c]ta9ly1 x ought to be no h9d]ance ( y\r ob$i5ce1 & pati5t cont9u+ 9 ob$i5ce1 t y "k n y\r own int]e/1 & t 8 c\nt5ance %9es n s ^u y4 ,y "k t sweet resolution1 8,i w wait ^u ! ,"l1 :o hides 8 face10 c4 7,isa4 viii4 #ag1 ,mic4 vii4 #g17 & 8 own comm&1 ,isa4 i4 #aj1 ,hos4 xii4 #f4 ,ye t walk 9 su* d>kness1 nev]!less1 8/ay ^u ,god40 ,truly1 !re c\ld be no great] evid5ce ( ?y int]e/ ?an ?is1--to give pati5t att5dance ^u him 9 ! ways ( ob$i5ce1 till he %9e =?4 ,?is w\ld 9 due "t 8br+ =? ?y righte\sness z ! light10 if we w\ld n subtract & )draw ourselves f "u ! light1 because x is pres5tly ov]cl\d$4 ,!n1 moreov]1 y w\ld "k1 t all ?is :ile t y\r int]e/ 9 ,*ri/ lies d>k & "u a cl\d1 y w\ld !n be mo/ 9 ! application ( t blood to y\r s\ls1 mo/ 9 tru/+ & /ay+ ^u ! "n ( ,god1 & 8 absolute promises4 ,suppose ?\ d n z yet "k t he is ?9e1 yet do/ ?\ n "k t he is made ?9e by believ+ 9 him8 ,& !re=e1 :ile x is inevid5t t x is already1 ?\ oughte/ s mu* ! m to lab\r1 t :at is n may be4 ,n[1 if ?\ can/ n apply him to ?y s\l1 z ?9e own possession1 yet ?\ maye/1 & s mu* ! m oughte/ to apply ?y s\l to him1 & resign & (f] ?yself to him1 z will+ to be 8 possession1 to be 81 & no m ?9e own4 ,9 a ^w1 :5 ?9e own exp]im5tal feel+ ( ! "w ( ,god's ,_s fails )9 !e1 !n s mu* ! m insi/1 & dwell ^u ! m$itation & belief ( ! g5]al promises1 :i* are ! prop] object ( fai?1 & n ( s5se4 ,z our own int]e/ is ! prop] object ( s5se1 & n ( fai?1 !re=e ! defect 9 ! "o ne$s n r$\nd ^u ! o!r4 ,to sum up all 9 "o ^w1--if ?\ ?9ke/ t ?\ ha/ n yet believ$ 9 ,*ri/1 & ha/ no int]e/ 9 him1 ,i w n dispute ) !e1 to p]suade !e ?\ art mi/ak51 = all ?is debate w\ld be 9 ! d>k1 because ?\ art 9 d>kness4 ,b "o ?+ ,i w\ld say unto !e1--lab\r to d t :i* ?\ w\lde/ d1 :i* ?\ mu/ d1 if su* a case 7 grant$4 ,suppose x 7 s1 t ?\ _h no int]e/ 9 him1 :at w\ld/ ?\ d !n8 ,i am sure ?\ w\ld/ say1 ,i w\ld lab\r by any means to h him m9e4 ,:y !n ?\ kn[e/ t _c be be=e believ+1 & receiv+ him on 8 promises1 & n at all b by believ+4 ,!re=e1 s9ce t ?is is x y mu/ at l5g? turn unto1 suppose ! case 7 decid$1 :y d y n pres5tly1 r )\t m we>y+ y\rselves 9 ! greatness ( y\r way1 turn 9 ?i!r1 z to a place ( refuge )\t fur!r disput+ 9 ! bus9ess1 & s by believ+ 9 ,*ri/ & wait+ ^u him 9 8 ways1 y %all put t out ( "q1 :i* debat+ w\ld make an endless "q4 ,! ,"l make y wise to "k ! ?+s t belong to y\r peace4 ,s]mon ,,xv4 #a ,john i4 #g4--8;,& ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/ 8 ,son cleanse? u f all s940 ,c two walk toge!r except !y be agre$8 ,z d>kness _c h fell[%ip ) light1 till x be *ang$ into "s con=mity to ! light1 ev5 s !re c nei!r be any fell[%ip 9 walk+1 nor con=mity 9 nature1 betwe5 ,god & u :o are enemies to him by nature1 unless !re be "s agreem5t & reconciliation ( ! diff]5ce4 ,n[1 "h is t :i* make? ! atonem5t1--8,! blood ( ,jesus 8 ,son cleanse? u f all s940 ,?is is x t takes away ! diff]5ce betwe5 ,god & m51 & makes reconciliation = u4 ,?is blood ha? qu5*$ ! flame ( indignation & wra? k9dl$ 9 heav5 aga9/ u4 ,& ?is alone c qu5* & ext+ui% ! flames & furies ( a torm5t$ s\l1 t is burn$ up ) ! appreh5sion ( 8 ang]4 ,all o!r ?+s ?\ can/ apply or ca/ ^u !m w be z oil to increase !m1 :e!r x be to cool ?yself 9 ! %ad[s ( ! _w's delights1 su* a poor %ift z ! ri* glutton w\ld h tak5 9 hell4 ,^? drops ( cold wat] t ?\ can/ di/il out ( ! creature w nev] give any solid ease to ?y consci5ce4 ,?\ maye/ abate ! fury ( x1 or put x (f = a season4 ,?\ :o art afraid ( hell & wra?1 maye/ procure "s %ort vacancy f ^? t]rors by turn+ to ! _w1 b c]ta9ly !y w recur aga91 & break out 9 a great] fire l a fev] t is n dim9i%$1 b increas$ by mu* dr9k+ cold wat]4 ,or if ?\ g ab\t to refre% ?yself & satisfy ?y *all5ges by ?y own atta9m5ts 9 religion1 & by reflection ^u ?y own he>t & ways1 f9d+ some?+ 9 ?y e/eem t may c\nt]balance ?y evils1 & s give !e "s confid5ce ( ,god's fav\r1 ^?1 ,i say1 are b deceitful ?+s1 & w nev] ei!r qu5* ! displeasure ( ,god = ?y s9s1 b r add fuel to x1 because ?\ ju/ifie/ ?yself1 :i* is an abom9ation be=e him4 ,nor yet w x totally ext+ui% & put to sil5ce ! clam\rs ( ?y consci5ce1 b1 t "s day ?\ %alt be spoil$ ( all t self confid5ce & self def5ce1 & f9d ?yself s mu* ! m displeas+ to ,god1 t ?\ did/ please ?yself & und]take to pacify him4 ,!re=e1 my belov$1 let me1 above all ?+s1 recomm5d ?is unto y z ! prime f\ndation ( all religion1 ^u :i* all our peace ) ,god1 p>don ( s91 & fell[%ip ) ,god mu/ be built1--t ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/ be appli$ unto y\r consci5ces by believ+1 & t1 fir/ ( all1 ^u ! discov]y ( y\r enmity ) ,god1 & inf9ite di/ance f him1 y apply y\r he>ts unto ?is blood1 :i* is ! atonem5t--to ! reconcil+ sacrifice1 :i* alone ha? virtue & p[] ) ,god4 ,d n imag9e t any peace c be )\t ?is4 ,w\ld ye walk ) ,god1 :i* is a badge ( agreem5t8 ,w\ld ye h fell[%ip ) ,god1 :i* is a fruit ( reconciliation8 ,w\ld ye h p>don ( s9s1 & ! p>ticul> k ( x1 :i* is ! greate/ effect ( fav\r1--& all ?is1 )\t & be=e application ( ,*ri/1 8:o is our peace10 9 :om only ! ,fa!r is well pleas$8 ,w ye seek ^!1 & yet depute ?is po9t ( believ+1 z if x 7 possible to atta9 ^! )\t ! spr9kl+ ( t blood on ! he>t1 :i* inde$ cleanse? x f an evil accus+ consci5ce8 ,if y desire to walk 9 ! light1 z he is 9 ! light1 :y we>y ye y\rselves 9 ?y ways8 ,:y take ye su* a compass ( endless & fruitless agitation1 & p]plexity ( m9d1 & w n r come /raightway at x1 by ! door ( ,jesus ,*ri/8 ,= he is ! new & liv+ way into :i* y mu/ ent]1 if ye w\ld walk 9 ! light4 ,& ! w\nds ( 8 side1 out ( :i* ?is blood gu%$1 ^! op5 y a way ( access to him1 because he 0 pi]c$ = u4 ,t /ream ( blood1 if ye come to x & foll[ x all along1 x w c]ta9ly c>ry y to ! sea ( light & love1 :]e y h fell[%ip ) ,god4 ,&1 oh6 h[ mu* com=t is 9 x1 t !re is su* a /ream runn+ all ! way ( our walk+ ) ,god--all ! way ( our fell[%ip6 ,t f\nta9 ( ,*ri/'s blood runs n dry b runs along ) ! believ]1 = ! cleans+ ( 8 aft] pollutions1 ( 8 defilem5ts1 ev5 9 ! v light itself4 ,?is1 !n1 z x is ! fir/ f\ndation ( peace & communion ) ,god1 s x is ! p]petual assurance & confirmation ( x1 t :i* fir/ gives boldness1 & t alone :i* /ill cont9ues boldness 9 x4 ,x is ! fir/ gr\nd1 & ! con/ant w>rant & security ( x1 )\t :i* x w\ld be z soon dissolv$ z made4 ,if t blood did n run along all ?is way1 to wa% all 8 /eps1 if ! way ( light & fell[%ip ) ,god 7 n wat]$ & refre%$ ) ! cont9ual curr5t ( ?is blood1 c]ta9ly none c\ld walk 9 x )\t be+ consum$4 ,!re=e x is1 t ! m]cy ( ,god1 & ri*es ( grace 9 ,*ri/1 ha? provid$ ?is blood = u1 bo? to cleanse ! s9s ( ignorance be=e believ+1 & ! s9s ( light aft] believ+1 t a poor s9n] may con/antly g on 8 way1 & n be brok5 (f f ,god by 8 infirmities & escapes 9 ! way4 ,y see1 !n1 ! gospel runs 9 ^! two gold5 /reams--p>don ( s91 & purity ( walk+4 ,!y run undivid$ly1 all along 9 "o *annel1 yet )\t confusion "o ) ano!r1 z x is report$ ( "s great riv]s t run toge!r betwe5 ! same banks1 & yet reta9 di/9ct col\rs & natures all ! way1 till !y "p4 ,b ^! /reams t glad ! city ( ,god nev] "p "o f ano!r4 ,! cleans+ blood & ! purify+ light1 ^! are ! entire & p]fect sum ( ! gospel4 ,purification f s91 ! guilt ( s91 & ! purity ( walk+ 9 ! light fl[+ f t1 make up ! full complexion ( ,*ri/ianity1 :i* are s ne>ly conjo9$ toge!r1 t if !y be divid$ !y cease to be1 & _c any ( !m subsi/1 save 9 m5's delud$ imag9ation4 ,! end ( wa%+ 9 ! blood ( ,*ri/ is1 t we may come to ?is light1 & h fell[%ip ) x4 ,= ! d>kness ( hell1 ! utt] d>kness ( ! curse ( ,god1 :i* ov]spreads ! unbeliev+ s\l1 & eclipses all ! light ( ,god's c\nt5ance f him1--t d>k & ?ick cl\d ( guilt9ess1 t heap ( unr5ew$ conv]sation1 ?is1 ,i say1 mu/ be remov$ by ! cleans+ ( ! blood ( ,*ri/1 & !n ! s\l is admitt$ to enjoy t light1 & walk 9 x4 ,& x is remov$ *iefly = ?is end1 t !re may be no imp$im5t 9 ! way ( ?is fell[%ip4 ,?is blood cleanse?1 t y1 be+ cleans$1 may h5ce=? walk 9 purity1 & !re is no purity l t ( ! light ( ,god's c\nt5ance & comm&s4 ,& s y are wa%$ 9 ! blood ( ,*ri/1 t y may walk 9 ! light ( ,god1 & take he$ t y defile n y\r g>m5ts aga94 ,b if s be1 7& c]ta9ly x w be1 consid]+ our weakness17 t y defile y\rselves aga91 l fooli% *ildr5 :o1 aft] !y h wa%$1 run to ! puddle aga91 =gett+ t !y 7 cleans$1 if ei!r y\r daily infirmities tr\ble1 or "s gross] pollution defile & wa/e y\r consci5ce1 "k t ?is blood runs all along 9 ! same *annel ( y\r obligation to holy walk+1 & is z suffici5t n[ z ev]1 to cleanse y f all s91 f s9s ( daily incursion1 & s9s ( a gross] nature4 ,!re is no exception 9 t blood1 let !re be none 9 y\r application to x & appreh5sion ( x4 ,n[1 ?is is n to give boldness to any man to s91 or cont9ue 9 s91 because ( ! l5g!n$ use & cont9u$ virtue & efficacy ( ! blood ( ,*ri/1 = if any man draw su* a result f x1 & improve x to ! advantage ( 8 fle%1 he decl>es himself to h no portion 9 x1 nev] to h be5 wa%$ by x4 ,= :at s\l c 9 sobriety look ^u t blood %$ by ! ,son ( ,god1 to take away ! s9s ( ! _w1 & f9d an embold5+ to s9 f t view8 ,:o c wa% & cleanse "h1 & pres5tly ?9k ( defilem5t1 b ) indignation8 ,i speak ^! ?+s ! r1 because !re is a tw(old misappreh5sion ( ! gospel among ,*ri/ians1 & on bo? h&s mu* d>kness & /umbl+ is occasion$4 ,we h poor n>r[ spirits1 & d n take entire tru? 9 its full compreh5sion1 & s we are z unfit & unequal disc]n]s ( ! gospel1 & receiv]s ( x1 z he t w\ld judge ( a s5t5ce by "o ^w1 ( a book by "o page1 ( a h>mony by "o note1 & ( ! _w by "o p>rel ( x4 ,! beauty & h>mony ( ?+s consi/ 9 _! entire union1 & ?\gh !re %\ld appe> _m discrepancies & unpleasant discords 9 sev]al p>ts1 yet all unit$ toge!r1 makes up a pleasant conc]t4 ,n[ ?is is our *ildi% fooli%ness1 t we look ^u ! gospel only by halves1 & ?is be+ alone se51 begets misappreh5sions & mi/akes 9 our m9ds1 = ord9>ily we supply t :i* we see n ) "s fancy ( our own4 ,:5 ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/ is hold5 out 9 its full virtue1 9 ! l>ge ext5t ( its efficacy1 to cleanse all s91 & to make peace ) ,god1 & wipe away all transgressions1 z if !y _h nev] be51 ! g5]ality ( y nev] appreh5d+ mu* y\r own desp]ate condition1 nor conceiv+ an absolute necessity ( a *ange1 y ?9k ?is is all t is 9 ! gospel1 & beg9 to flatt] y\rselves1 & bless y\rselves1 ?\gh y live 9 ! imag9ations ( y\r own he>ts1 & nev] appreh5d ! absolute ne$ & inevitable sequel ( walk+ 9 purity aft] p>don4 ,&1 alas6 !re is some?+ ( ?is sometimes ov]takes ! he>ts ( true believ]s1 9 ! slight & ov]ly consid]ation ( ! m]cy ( ,god1 & blood ( ,*ri/1 y d n lay ! con/ra9t ^u y\r he>ts to a holy conv]sation4 ,i say1 x is n because y appreh5d t blood1 t y take m lib]ty to ! fle%1 b r because y too slightly & sup]ficially consid] x1 & t b ! "o half ( x1 )\t pi]c+ into ! prop] end ( t cleans+1 :i* is1 t we may walk 9 purity4 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 "s believ+ s\ls1 hav+ _! desires enl>g$ aft] m hol9ess & con=mity to ,god1 & appreh5d+ n only ! necessity ( x1 b ! beauty & comel9ess ( x1 yet f9d+ )al h[ inf9itely %ort !y come1 & h[ (t _! purposes are brok5 & disappo9t$1 & !mselves plung$ 9 ! mire ( _! own fil?9ess1 ?is do? disc\rage !m1 & drives !m to su* a despond5cy & dejection ( _s1 t !y are l to give ov] ! way ( hol9ess z desp]ate4 ,n[1 my belov$1 = y :o look ^u ! gospel by a p>cel17#bdc7 & su* a p>cel z enjo9s mu* ^u y1 ,i w\ld e>ne/ly besee* y to op5 & enl>ge y\r he>ts to receive ! full body ( ! tru?1 to look ^u t cleans+ blood z well z t pure light1 to consid] ! p]petual use ( ! "o1 until y h fully atta9$ ! o!r4 ,"k t ! f\nta9 is kept op51 & n %ut1 n only to admit y to come at fir/1 b to give ready access 9 all aft] defilem5ts1 & !re is no ^w m compreh5sive ?an ?is "h1 x 8cleanse? f all s940 ,all ?y exceptions1 d\bts1 & difficulties1 are ab\t "s p>ticul> s9s & circum/ances1 ?y debates run ^u "s exception4 ,b "h is an univ]sal compreh5sive ^w1 t excludes all exception--no k9d ( s91 ei!r = quality1 or degree1 or circum/ance1 is too great = ?is blood4 ,& !re=e1 z y h reason to be humbl$ "u y\r fail+s1 s !re is no reason to be disc\rag$1 b r to revive y\r spirits & vig\r aga9 9 ! /udy ( ?is walk+ 9 ! light1 kn[+ t "o day we %all be 9 ! light1 z he is 9 x4 ,nay1 take ?is along ) y1 z y\r /r5g? & enc\ragem5t to y\r duty1 z ! greate/ provocation to m purity1--t !re is s con/ant read9ess ( p>don 9 t blood4 ,s]mon ,,xvi4 #a ,john i4 #h4--8;,if we say t we h no s91 we deceive ourselves1 & ! tru? is n 9 u40 8,! night is f> sp5t1 ! day is at h&10 ,rom4 xiii4 #ab4 ,?is life is b z night1 ev5 to ! godly4 ,!re is "s light 9 x1--"s /> light1 b x is mix$ ) mu* d>kness ( ignorance & s91 & s x w be1 till ! sun arise1 & ! morn+ ( _! translation to heav5 come4 ,b ?\gh x be call$ night 9 "o s5se1 9 reg>d ( t p]fect glori\s p]petual day 9 heav51 yet !y are call$ ! *ildr5 ( light1 & ( ! day1 & are said to walk 9 ! light1 & are exhort$ to walk hone/ly z 9 ! day1 because1 ?\gh !re is a mixture ( d>kness 9 !m1 ( weakness 9 _! judgm5ts1 & impurity 9 _! affections1 yet !y are nati ad majora1 8born to great] ?+s10 & aspir+ to t p]fect day4 ,!re is s mu* light z to disc]n ^! night-mon/]s1 _! own corruptions1 & ,satan's temptations1--to fight cont9ually aga9/ !m4 ,!y are ab\t ?is noble "w1 ! purify+ !mselves f s9 & d>kness1 s t !y lie 9 ! middle1 betwe5 ! light ( angels & glorifi$ spirits1 t ha? no d>kness 9 x1 & ! midnight ( ! re/ ( ! _w1 :o are buri$ 9 d>kness & wick$ness1 & lie entomb$ 9 x1 z ! ^w is1 #a ,john v4 #ai1 8,! :ole _w1 77 lie? 9 wick$ness3 b we "k t we are ( ,god10 !re=e ! apo/le subjo9s "h v seasonably a caution or correction ( t :i* 0 spok5 ab\t ! walk+ 9 ! light1 & fell[%ip ) ,god1 :i* words s\nd out "s p]fection1 &1 to our self flatt]+ m9ds1 might possibly sugge/ "s too high op9ion ( ourselves4 ,if we1 ev5 we t h fell[%ip ) ,god1 ev5 ,i1 ! apo/le1 & y believ+ ,*ri/ians1 if we say1 we h no s91 no d>kness 9 u1 we d b deceive ourselves1 & d5y ! tru?4 ,b :o w say t ,i h no s98 ,solomon gives a *all5ge to all ! _w1 ,prov4 xx4 #i1 8,:o c say1 ,i h made my he>t clean1 ,i am pure f my s980 ,&1 inde$1 !re is no man s f> a /rang] to himself1 b if he1 9 sobriety & calmness1 retire into 8 own he>t1 ! v evid5ce ( ! impurity ( x w extort ?is confession f him4 ,z x use? to be said ( an a!i/1 he feels t ,div9e maje/y )9 8 secret ?\ghts & consci5ce :i* he d5ie? ) 8 m\?1 & he is (t5 =c$ to tremble at ! remembrance ( him :om he w n confess47#bdd7 ,s if !re be any s f> bewit*$ & en*ant$ into s gross & impud5t a delusion1 z to ass]t 8 own p]fection & vacancy f s91 & fre$om f obligation to any div9e comm& 7z ?is "t is fruitful ( su* mon/]s71 yet ,i d>e be bold to say1 t 9 ! secret & quiet reflections on !mselves1 !y f9d t :i* !y w n confess4 ,inw>dly !y feel :at outw>dly !y d5y1 & _c b sometime or o!r be fill$ ) horror & angui% 9 _! consci5ces1 by t inw>dly witness+ & *eck+ pr9ciple1 :5 ,god %all give x lib]ty to ex]cise its p[] ov] !m4 ,! end ( su* w be1 z ( pr(ess$ a!i/s4 ,!y pret5d ! secure/ contempt & mo/ fe>less disreg>d ( ,god1 b !n1 :5 he awakes to judgm5t1 or decl>es himself 9 some?+ extraord9>y1 !y are subject to ! mo/ panic fe>s & t]rors1 because !n !re is a p>ty arm$ )9 aga9/ !m1 :i* !y _h dis>m$ 9 security1 & kept 9 *a9s4 ,s1 :5soev] su* m51 ( su* high pret5sions1 & sublime pr(essions1 :o love to speak no?+ b my/]ies1 & presume to su* glori\s discov]ies ( new lights ( spiritual my/]ies2 :5 ^!1 ,i say1 h flatt]$ !mselves = a season1 9 ! mon/r\s exorbitant conceit ( _! own p]fection1 & immunity f s91 &1 x may be1 deceiv$ "s o!rs too1 :5 !y h liv$ "s "t 9 ?is gold5 dream ( innoc5cy1 ! "t w come1 ei!r :5 ! mighty h& ( ,god is on !m "h1 or :5 !y mu/ ent] et]nity1 t !y %all awake1 & f9d all _! iniquities 9 battle array1 mu/]$ by ! ,"l ( ho/s1 9 _! consci5ce aga9/ !mselves1 & !n !y %all be ! r>e/ examples ( fe>1 t]ror1 & unbelief :o pret5d$ to ! greate/ confid5ce1 cle>ness1 & innoc5cy4 ,my belov$1 let u e/abli% ?is z an infallible rule1 to disc]n ! spirits by1 & to "k :at religion is1--if x t5d to glorify ,god1 & abase man1 to make him m humble1 z well z holy1--if x give ! true & p]fect discov]y ( ,god to man1 & ( man to himself1--t is true religion & undefil$4 ,b away ) ^? sublime speculations1 ^? w+$ & airy my/]ies1 ^? pret5sions to high discov]ies & new lights1 if !y d n increase t good old light ( 8humble walk+ ) ?y ,god0 c4 ,if !y t5d to ! loos+ ( ! obligation ( div9e comm&s on !e1 if !y ravi% man s high t he see? n himself any m to be a poor1 mis]able1 & d>k5$ creature1 c]ta9ly t is no fell[%ip ) ! pure light1 :i* is n cont9ually ! discov]y & fur!r manife/ation ( m s9 & d>kness 9 u4 ,= :at is a man's light 9 ! d>k night ( ?is life1 b ! cle>+ light ( t d>kness t is 9 man8 ,& 8 hol9ess :at is x1 b ! abhorr+ ( himself = t8 ,x is true1 some?+ fur!r is atta9$ ?an ! kn[+ ( ?is1 b x is always s f> %ort ( t orig9al patt]n t ! be/ way ( express+ our con=mity to x1 is by h[ mu* we appreh5d our di/ance & de=mity f x4 ,b1 my belov$1 ?is is n all t is "h meant1 nor mu/ we take x s grossly1 z if ?is did only *eck ! op5 pr(essors ( a s9less1 spotless sanctity4 ,nay1 c]ta9ly1 !re is ano!r way ( say+ ?is ?an by ! tongue & _m o!r ways ( self deceiv+ ?an t gross "o1 _m m univ]sal & m dang]\s1 because less disc]nible4 ,!re is some?+ ( ?is t ev5 true believ]s may fall into1 & !re is some?+ ( x m common to ! g5]ality ( pr(ess$ ,*ri/ians4 ,among believ]s 9 ,*ri/ !re is mu* diff]5ce 9 self judg+1 extreme contr>ieties1 bo? betwe5 div]se p]sons & 9 "o & ! same1 at div]se times4 ,y "k t "s are kept 9 ! op5 view ( _! own s9s & infirmities1 & :ile !y aim at hol9ess !y are :olly disabl$ to t wor?y endeav\r by _! disc\ragem5ts aris+ f ! appreh5sion ( _! own weakness & inf9ite %ort com+4 ,n[ to elevate & /r5g!n su* spirits1 t ^w 0 seasonally ca/ 91 8& ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/ cleanse? f all s910 = x prop]ly belongs to ! com=t ( su* fa9t+ s\ls1 & x is all "o z if he _h said1 up & be do+1 & ! blood ( ,*ri/ %all cleanse y\r evil do+s4 ,he goe? n ab\t to p]suade !m to h bett] ?\ghts ( !mselves1 or l[] appreh5sions ( _! s9s b only to h high] & m suitable ?\ghts ( ,*ri/1 & ! virtue ( 8 blood1 & ?is is ! only cure1--n to abate f t l[ e/eem ( ourselves1 b to add to ! e/eem & gr[ 9 ! lively appreh5sion ( ,*ri/4 ,i w\ld n c\nsel y to ?9k y\rselves bett]1 b to ?9k bett] ( him1 t all y\r confid5ce may arise f him4 ,n[ !re are o!rs1 7& x may be t same p]son at ano!r "t1--= ! w9d ( temptation ve]s ab\t1 & is sometimes 9 "o corn]1 sometimes 9 an o!r1--our adv]s>y use? _m /ratagems1 & w seem to flee be=e u1 9 yield+ u ! victory ov] our unbelief1 t he may 9 8 flight return & ?r[ "s o!r d>t ^u u unaw>es17 :5 !y h atta9$ any f]v5cy ( desires1 & height ( design aft] hol9ess & walk+ ) ,god1 & ?is is second$ ) any lively endeav\rs1 & ?is confirm$ & /r5g!n$ ) ^? pres5ces ( ,god1 & accesses into ! s\l1 t fill x ) "s sweetness1--!n1 ,i say1 !y are ready to appreh5d too highly ( !mselves1 z if !y _h atta9$1 & to look bel[ ^u o!rs ) "s disda94 ,!n !re is n t pres5t discov]y ( !mselves1 t may int]m+le humble m\rn+ ) x1 b a k9d ( unequal measur+ _! atta9m5ts by _! desires1 :i* 9 all true ,*ri/ians are exce$+ly m\nt$ above !mselves4 ,n[1 inde$1 ?is is 9 effect1 & really to say1 8we h no s940 ,h]e9 is a delusion1 a self deceiv+ fancy1 t begets too mu* self pleas+4 ,let u "k :]e our /ance is17#bde7 inf9itely bel[ ei!r our duty or our desire1 & rem9d ?is (t51 t we may n be 9 haz>d to be drunk ) self love & self deceit 9 ?is p>ticul>4 ,besides1 are !re n _m ,*ri/ians :o1 hav+ be5 once illum9at$1 & _h "s s]i\s ex]cises 9 _! s\ls1 bo? ( sorr[ = s9 & fe> ( wra? & com=t by ! gospel1 & be+ accu/om$ to "s dis*>ge ( religi\s duties 9 private & public1 sit d[n "h1 & h n m9d ( fur!r progress8 ,!y ?9k1 if !y keep t /ance1 !y are well1 & s h few designs or endeav\rs aft] m communion ) ,god1 or purification f s94 ,n[ ?is makes !m deg5]ate to =mality4 ,!y )] & become b>r51 & are expos$ by ?is to _m temptations :i* ov]come !m4 ,b1 my belov$1 is n ?is really & inde$ to say1 8we h no s980 ,d n y\r walk+ & ! po/ure ( y\r spirits import s mu*1 z if y _h no s9 to wre/le )1 no m hol9ess to aspire unto1 z if ye _h no fur!r race to run to obta9 ! cr[n8 ,d n deceive y\rselves1 by ?9k+ x suffici5t to h s mu* hone/y & grace1 z 9 y\r op9ion may put y ov] ! black l9e1 9 irreg5]ation1 z if ye w\ld seek no m ?an is precisely necess>y = salvation4 ,truly1 if ye be s m9d$1 y give a mis]able h9t1 t y are n yet translat$ f ! black side ( d>kness4 ,i d n say t all su* are unconv]t$1 b1 if y cont9ue ?us1 )\t /irr+ up y\rselves to a daily conv]sion & r5ovation1 ye d too mu* to blot out ! evid5ce ( y\r conv]sion & at l5g? x may prove to "s a self de/roy+ deceit1 :5 !y %all f9d !mselves n pass$ ov] t l9e t passe? betwe5 heav5 & hell1 :i* !y 7 /udy+ to f9d out1 only t !y might pass s f> ov] x1 z might keep _! s\l & hell asund]1 )\t e>ne/ desires ( advancem5t t[>ds heav5 9 con=mity to ,god4 ,n[1 = ! g5]ality ( pr(ess$ ,*ri/ians1 ?\gh !re be none :o h t g5]al confession ( s9 (t5] & m readily 9 _! m\?s1 yet1 ,i suppose1 x is easy to demon/rate t !re is mu* ( ?is self deceit 9 !m1 :i* decl>es t ! tru? is n 9 !m4 ,y "k bo? ,god & man con/ruct7#bdf7 ( m5 by _! ways1 n by _! words1 & ! ,"l may int]pret y\r he>ts by _! dispositions1 & raise a collection ( a!ism out ( all toge!r4 8,! fool ha? said 9 8 he>t10 c4 ,ev5 s say ,i1 _m pret5d$ ,*ri/ians say 9 _! he>t1 8we h no s940 ,h[ prove ye t8 ,i seek no?+ else to prove x1 ?an y\r own ord9>y cle>+s & excus+s ( y\rselves4 ,ye confess ye are s9n]s1 & break all ! comm&s1 yet come to p>ticul>s1 & ,i "k n "o ( tw5ty t w cordially or s]i\sly take ) almo/ any s94 ,yea1 :at y h grant$ 9 a g5]al1 y retract & d5y x 9 all ! p>ticul>s1 :i* decl>es bo? t ev5 t :i* y seem to "k1 y are altoge!r /rang]s to ! real tru? ( x1 & t y are ov] bl9d$ ) a fond love ( y\rselves4 ,i "k n to :at purposes y\r g5]al ackn[l$gm5ts are1 b to be a mask or %ad[ to deceive y1 to be a bl9d to hide y f y\rselves1 s9ce ! mo/ "p ( y1 :5soev] *all5g$ ( any p>ticul> s91 or incl9ation to x1 ju/ify y\rselves1 & :5ev] ye are put to a p>ticul> confession ( y\r s9s1 y h all rapt up 9 su* a bundle ( confusion1 t y nev] "k "o s9 by ano!r4 ,c]ta9ly1 ye deceive y\rselves1 & ! tru? is n 9 y4 ,let me add1 moreov]1 ano!r in/ance4 ,d y n s live1 & walk 9 s9 s securely1 s imp5it5tly1 z if y _h no s91 no fe> ( ,god's wra?8 ,d n ! mo/ "p cont5t$ly & peaceably live 9 s mu* ignorance ( ! gospel1 z if !y _h no ne$ ( ,*ri/1 & s1 by consequ5ce1 z if !y _h no s98 ,= if y did believe 9 ! he>t1 & inde$ consid] t y\r he>ts are s9ks ( iniquity & impurity1 w\ld y n ?9k x necess>y to apply to ! ,physician8 ,& w\ld y n !n lab\r to "k ! ,physician1 & ! gospel1 :i* is ! report ( him8 ,c]ta9ly1 inasmu* z y take no pa9s = ! k ( a ,savi\r1 y decl>e t y "k n y\r s91 = if ye "k ! "o1 ye c\ld n b se>* to "k ! o!r4 ,:at is ! voice ( mo/ m5's walk+8 ,do? x n proclaim ?is1 t !y ?9k !re is no s9 9 !m8 ,= if !re be s9 9 y1 is !re n a curse ^u y1 & wra? be=e y8 ,& if y did really see ! "o1 w\ld y n see ! o!r8 ,& did y see x1 w\ld x n drive y to m s]i\s ?\ghts8 ,w\ld x n affright y8 ,w\ld x n cause y (t5 to retire into y\rselves1 & f ! _w8 ,&1 above all1 h[ preci\s w\ld ! tid+s ( a ,savi\r be1 t n[ are common & contemptible8 ,w\ld y n e day wa% 9 t blood8 ,w\ld ! curr5t ( rep5tance dry8 ,b1 =asmu* z y are n ex]cis$ ?is way1 give no ?\ghts nor "t = reconcilem5t ) ,god1 walk )\t any fe> ( hell1 & )\t any e>ne/ & s]i\s /udy ( *ang+ y\r ways1 & purify+ y\r he>ts1 9 a ^w1 ?\gh ye confess s9 9 ! g5]al1 yet y\r :ole c>riage ( he>t & ways decl>e s mu*1 t y ?9k x n a ?+ mu* to be fe>$1 or t a man %\ld busy himself ab\t x1 t a man may live 9 x1 & be well "h & h]eaft]4 ,& is n ?is to d5y ! v nature ( s91 & to deceive y\r own s\ls8 ,s]mon ,,xvii4 #a ,john i4 #i4--8;,if we confess our s9s1 he is fai?ful & j to =give u our s9s01 c4 ,! curr5t ( s9 dries n up1 b runs con/antly :ile we are 9 ?is life4 ,x is true1 x is mu* dim9i%$ 9 a believ]1 & x runs n 9 su* an univ]sal flood ov] ! :ole man z x is 9 ! unbeliev]4 ,yet !re is a liv+ spr+ ( s9 )9 ! godly1 :i* is nev] ceas+ to drop out pollution & defilem5t1 ei!r ^u _! :ole p]sons1 or1 at lea/1 to int]m+le x ) _! good actions4 ,n[1 !re is no com=t = ?is1 b ?is "o t !re is ano!r /ream ( ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/ t nev] dries up1 is nev] exhau/$1 nev] empti$1 b fl[s z full & z free1 z cle> & fre% z ev] x did1 & ?is is s great1 & ( s great virtue1 t x is able to swall[ up ! /ream ( our pollutions1 & to take away ! daily fil? ( a believ]s conv]sation4 ,n[ inde$1 ?\gh ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/ be ( su* inf9ite virtue & efficacy1 t x 7 suffici5t to cleanse ! s9s ( ! :ole _w1 x w\ld be an ov] ransom = ! s\ls ( all m51 !re is s mu* wor? 9 x4 ,t flood ( guilt9ess t ha? dr[n$ ! _w1--?is flood ( ,*ri/'s blood t gu%$ out ( 8 side1 is ( suffici5t virtue to cleanse x p]fectly away4 ,not)/&+ ( ?is absolute univ]sal suffici5cy1 yet c]ta9 x is1 t x is n actually appli$ unto ! cleans+ ( all m5's s9s1 b yet ! mo/ "p ( m5 are /ill dr[n$ 9 ! deluge ( _! own wick$ness1 & lie entomb$ 9 d>kness2 !re=e x conc]ns u to "k ! way ( ! application ( ?is blood to ! cleans+ ( s9n]s1 & ?is way is set d[n 9 ?is v]se1 8,if we confess our s9s1 he is j to =give40 ,!re 0 some?+ h9t$ at obscurely 9 ! prec$+ v]se1 = :5 he %[s t su* z say !y h no s91 :o ei!r1 by ! deposition ( _! he>ts1 or c>riage ( _! ways1 d by int]pretation say t !y want s91 su* deceive !mselves1 & ! tru? is n 9 !m1 & s !y h no b5efit ( t blood t cleanse? f all s94 ,& s x is import$ "h1 t ?\gh ! blood ( ,*ri/ be fully suffici5t to cleanse all s91 yet x is n s pro/itut$ & basely sp5t ^u s9n]s1 z to be be/[$ ^u !m :o d n "k _! s9s1 & nev] ent] into any s]i\s & imp>tial exam9ation ( !mselves4 ,su*1 ?\gh !y say !y are s9n]s1 yet nev] desc5d+ into !mselves to se>* _! own he>ts & ways1 & s nev] com+ to ! p>ticul> k ( _! s9s1 & feel+ ( !m1 !y _c at all make application ( t blood to _! own consci5ces1 ei!r s]i\sly or p]t95tly4 ,?\gh ! riv] & f\nta9 ( ,*ri/'s blood run by !m1 9 ! daily prea*+ ( ! gospel1 yet be+ de/itute ( ?is daily self-inspection & self-k1 be+ altoge!r ignorant ( !mselves1 !y c no m wa% "h ?an ^? :o nev] he>d ( ?is blood4 ,!y be+ /rang]s to !mselves1 sets !m at z great di/ance & e/rangem5t f ! blood ( ,*ri/1 z if !y 7 :olly /rang]s to ! v prea*+ ( ?is blood4 ,let u1 !n1 h ?is fir/ e/abli%$ 9 our he>ts1--t !re is no cleans+ f s91 )\t ! k ( s91 & !re is no true k ( s91 )\t a s]i\s s\l exam9ation ( s94 ,^! are knit toge!r 9 _! own nature4 ,= h[ %\ld our s9s be p>don$1 :5 we "k no?+ ( !m b 9 a confus$ g5]ality t c nev] affect ! he>t8 ,h[ %\ld our s9s n be op5$ & discov]$ be=e ! hol9ess ( ,god1 :5 !y are always cov]$ unto u1 & hid f our eyes8 ,c]ta9ly1 ! righte\sness & wisdom ( ,god require1 t su* a mon/r\s ?+1 s great an enemy ( ,god's hol9ess1 be n :olly pass$ away 9 sil5ce )\t obs]vation4 ,if we d n obs]ve1 he w1 = to :at purpose %\ld p>don be s lavi%$ ^u !m :o are n capable ( kn[+ :at fav\r & grace is 9 x8 ,& c]ta9ly1 t none c "k )\t ! feel+ k ( ! height & he9\sness ( s94 ,n[1 ,i pray y1 h[ %\ld y "k y\r s9s1 :5 y w n all[ any "t = ! se>*+ ( y\rselves8 ,_m _c say1 t ev] !y did purposely & delib]ately )draw f ! _w1 & sep>ate _! spirits = ?is bus9ess ( self exam9ation1 & !re=e y rema9 p]petually /rang]s to y\rselves1 & z great /rang]s to ! p[] & virtue ( ?is blood4 ,n[1 9 ?is v]se1 he decl>es x pla9ly 9 :at way & me?od s9 is p>don$ by ?is blood4 ,by ! =m] v]se1 we h s mu*1 t x is necess>y we mu/ se>* & try our ways1 t s we may truly "k our s9s1 & *>ge !m ^u ourselves1 & "h x is sup]add$1 t we mu/ confess !m to him3 & ! promise is annex$1 8he is j & fai?ful to =give40 ,n[1 ?is confession ( s9 is v fitly subjo9$1 bo? to t :i* he decl>$ ( t great end ( t gospel1--communion ) ,god1--& t :i* 0 imm$iately hold5 =? ( ! rema9+ virtue ( ,*ri/'s blood4 ,= might a poor s\l say1 ,h[ %all ,i come to p>take ( t bless$ society8 ,i am a s9n]1 & s an enemy to ,god1 h[ %all ?is enmity be remov$8 ,& if ! answ] be made1 8,! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/ cleanse? f all s910 & s make? access = a s9n] to ent] into ?is society1 yet a "q rema9s1 & h[ %all ! virtue ( t be appli$ to my s\l8 ,x is suffici5t1 ,i "k1 = all1 b :at way may ,i h ! p>ticul> b5efit ( x8 ,"h x is fully satisfi$1 8if we confess our s9s1 ,god is j & fai?ful to =give40 ,he lie? "u "s obligation to p>don u4 ,n[1 _m ( y may ?9k1 if ?is be ! way1 & ^! be ! t]ms ( p>don1 !n we hope all %all be p>don$1 = if !re be no m b to confess our s9s1 :o w n will+ly d t1 & :o do? n daily d x8 ,z "o said1 8if x be suffici5t to accuse1 none w be innoc5t10 si accusasse sufficiat1 nemo innoc5s erit2 s y may ?9k1 si confil]i sufficiat1 nemo reus erit1 8if x be suffici5t to confess1 none w be guilty40 ,b1 my belov$1 let u n deceive ourselves ) ! pres5t fir/ appreh5sions ( words t occur 9 ?is k9d4 ,x is true1 z ye take confession1 !re is no?+ m ord9>y1 b1 if x be tak5 9 ! true scripture mean+1 & 9 ! reale/ s5se1 ,i fe> !re is no?+ among m5 s extraord9>y4 ,i desire y may b consid] h[ y take ?is ^w 9 y\r deal+s ) m51--y take x c]ta9ly 9 a m real s5se ?an y use x 9 religion4 ,if any _h done y "s great wrong or injury1 suppose y\r s]vant1 or inf]ior1 :at ackn[l$gm5t w\ld y take f him ( 8 wrong8 ,if he confess$ 8 wrong only 9 g5]al ambigu\s t]ms1 if he did x ei!r lightly1 or )\t any s5se or sorr[ = x1 if he did )al excuse & ext5uate 8 fault1 & nev] ceas$1 not)/&+ ( all 8 confession1 to d ! l wrong :5 occasion (f]$1 w\ld y n ?9k ?is a mock]y1 & w\ld x n r provoke y ?an pacify y8 ,n[1 :5 y take words 9 s real & deep significations 9 y\r own matt]s1 :at gross delusion is x1 t y take !m 9 ! slighte/ & emptie/ mean+ 9 ^? ?+s t relate to ,god8 ,& ,i am sure ! mo/ "p ( m5's confessions are ( t nature :i* ,i h describ$1--g5]al1 ignorant1 s5seless1 )\t any p>ticul> view1 or lively feel+1 ( ! vil5ess & loa?som5ess ( s91 & _! own he>ts4 ,:5ev] x comes to p>ticul>s1 !re is a multitude ( ext5uations & pret5ces to hide & cov] ! s91 & g5]ally m5 nev] cease ! m f s9n+4 ,x puts no /op 9 _! runn+1 z ! horse to ! battle4 ,today !y confess x1 & tomorr[ !y act x aga9 ) z mu* delight z be=e4 ,n[1 ( ?is ,i may say1 8,(f] x to ?y gov]nor1 & see if he w be pleas$ ) !e10 or let ano!r (f] su* an ackn[l$gm5t ( wrong to !e1 & see if x w please !e1 & if x w n1 :y deceive ye y\rselves ) ! outw>d visage ( ?+s 9 ^! matt]s t are ( greate/ s\l-conc]nm5t8 ,%\ld !y n be tak5 9 ! mo/ inw>d & sub/antial signification t c be1 le/ y be deceiv$ ) false appe>ances1 &1 :ile y give b a %ad[ ( confession1 y receive b a %ad[ ( =giv5ess1 su* a ?+ z w n c>ry & be> y out be=e ,god's tribunal8 ,!re=e we mu/ ne$s take x ?us1 t confession ( s9 is ! "w ( ! :ole man1 & n ( ! m\? only4 ,x is ! he>t1 tongue1 & all t is 9 a man1 jo9+ toge!r to ! ackn[l$gm5t ( s91 & ,god's righte\sness1 !re=e x includes 9 x1 n only a p>ticul> k ( our (f5ces1 & ! temp] ( our he>ts1 b a s5sible feel+ ( ! loa?som5ess & he9\sness ( ^!4 ,& ?is is ! spr+ t x fl[s f1--a brok5 & contrite he>t t is bruis$ "u ! appreh5sions ( ! weight ( guilt9ess1 & is embitt]$ ) ! s5se ( ! gall ( iniquity t possesse? ! he>t4 ,"h1 !n1 is ! great mom5t ( confession & rep5tance1 :at is ! inw>d f\nta9 x fl[s f8 ,if ! he>t be br\ght to ! di/9ct & cle> view ( itself & to disc]n ! iniquity & plague ( x1 & s to fall d[n "u ! mighty h& ( ,god1 & be=e 8 tribunal1 z guilty1 z n be+ able or will+ to op5 8 m\? 9 an excuse or ext5uation ( s9 or to plead = compassion f any consid]ation 9 himself1 a s\l ?us plac$ betwe5 iniquities set 9 ord] & battle array1 on ! "o h&1 & ! holy law & righte\sness ( ,god1 on ! o!r h&1 ! fil?9ess ( ! "o fill+ ) %ame & confusion1 & ! dreadfulness ( ! o!r caus+ fe> & trembl+1 9 ?is po/ure1 ,i say1 = a s\l to come & fall at ! ,judge's feet1 & make supplication to him 9 8 ,son ,*ri/1 ?us be+ inw>dly press$ to v5t & p\r out our he>ts be=e him1 9 ! confession ( our s9s1 & to flee unto ! city ( refuge1--8 m]cy & grace t is decl>$ 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1--?is1 ,i say1 is inde$ to confess our s9s1 = !n confession is an exon]ation & disburd5+ ( ! he>t1--x fl[s f ! abundance ( ! inw>d contrition ( x4 ,& z ?is mu/ be ! spr+ ( x1 s !re is ano!r /ream t w c]ta9ly fl[ f ! +5u\s confession ( our s9s t is1 a =sak+ ( !m4 ,^! are ! two /reams t fl[ f "o head & spr+ ! inw>d f\nta9 ( contrition & sorr[ = s9 !re is a holy indignation k9dl$ 9 ! he>t aga9/ s91 & an engagem5t ^u su* a s\l1 z inde$ flees to m]cy1 to r5\nce s91 & "h is ! complete nature ( true rep5tance4 ,solomon jo9s !m1 8,he t confesse? & =sake? %all h m]cy10 ,prov4 xxviii4 #ac4 ,& ?is is oppos$ to cov]+ ( s9s--= 8he t cov]e? 8 s9s %all n prosp]40 ,& :at is t to cov] 8 s98 ,confess+ !m 9 a g5]al confus$ notion1 )\t any di/9ct k or s5se ( any p>ticul> guilt9ess8 ,t is a cov]+ ( s9s4 ,or confess+ s9 & n =sak+ ( x8 ,t is a cov]+ ( s9 = to act s9 ov] aga9 ) cont9ual fre% delight & vig\r1 is to retract our confessions & to bury & cov] !m ) ! m\ld ( new transgressions4 ,n[1 take ?is unto y1 y 8%all n prosp]40 ,:at c be said worse8 ,= y are b 9 a dream ( happ9ess1 & y %all "o day be %ak5 out ( x1 & t fanci$ p>don %all evani%1 & !n y\r s9s t y cov]$ 9 ?is mann]1 %all be discov]$ be=e ! ,judge or ! _w1 & y 8%all n /& 9 judgm5t40 ,s]mon ,,xviii4 #a ,john i4 #i4--8;,if we confess our s9s1 he is fai?ful & j to =give u our s9s10 c4 ,! fre$om ( ,god's grace1 & ! greatness ( 8 wisdom1 %9e =? mo/ brightly 9 ! disp5sation ( ! gospel1 & bo? ( !m beautify & illu/rate "o ano!r4 ,t !re is1 fir/1 an expiation ( s9 by ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 t a way is laid d[n ( reconcil+ ! _w1 & t by ! blood ( ! cross1 t peace is pur*as$ & s prea*$ unto s9n]s1 z a ?+ already procur$1 & n[ only to be appli$ unto ! s\l by fai?1--h]e9 do? ! e/imable ri*es ( ! grace ( ,god expose itself to ! view ( angels & m54 ,t ! great "w ( r$emption is end$1 ere x come to u1 & !re rema9s no?+1 b to publi% x to ! _w1 & invite u to come & receive x1 & h a "p 9 x1--all is ready1 ! fea/ prep>$1 & set on ! table1 & !re wants no?+ b gue/s to eat ( x1 & ^! are daily call$ by ! gospel to come to ?is table1 :i* ! wisdom ( ! ,fa!r ha? prep>$ = u1 )\t ei!r our k or concurr5ce4 ,besides1 ! v t]ms ( propos+ ! gospel1 speak =? absolute fre$om4 ,:at c be m free & easy ?an ?is8 ,*ri/ is s5t to die = s9n]s1 & to r$eem !m f ! curse1--only receive him1 come to him1 & believe 9 him4 ,he ha? und]tak5 to save1 only d y cons5t too1 & give up y\r "n to him1--ye h no?+ to d to satisfy ju/ice1 or pur*ase salvation1 only be will+ t he d x = y1 or r acquiesce 9 t he ha? done already1 & re/ on x4 ,b h[ %all our s9s be p>don$1 & ju/ice satisfi$8 ,only confess y\r s9s to him1 & ye are =giv51 n = y\r confession1 b = ,*ri/1 only ackn[l$ge ?9e iniquity & wrongs1 & he ha? tak5 ano!r way to repair 8 ju/ice ?an by ?y de/ruction & condemnation4 ,he is s f> f ext5d+ 8 ju/ice aga9/ !e1 t he is r engag$ ^u 8 fai?fulness & ju/ice to =give !e1 because ( 8 promise4 ,yet1 ye w\ld n conceive s ( ?is mann] ( proposal ( =giv5ess & salvation1 z if ! requir+ ( su* a ?+ z rep5tance 9 !e 7 any d]ogation f ! absolut5ess ( 8 grace = x is n requir$1 ei!r to ! po9t ( satisfaction to ,god's ju/ice1 & expiation ( s91 = t is done already ^u ! cross4 ,*ri/ 0 n (f]$ to save s9n]s1 he 0 n s5t ^u ! previ\s condition ( _! rep5tance nay1 8:ile we 7 yet enemies1 ,*ri/ di$ = ! ungodly40 ,s t to ! bus9ess ( our r$emption !re 0 no concurr5ce ^u our "p nor influ5ce ^u x by our c>riage1 = he consid]$ u z s9n]s1 & mis]able1 & s sav$ u4 ,& n[1 to ! actual application ( ^! prev5t+ m]cies1--x is true1 x is ne$ful 9 ! wise & reasonable disp5sation ( ,god1 t s9n]s be br\ght to ! k & s5sible ackn[l$gm5t ( _! s9 & mis]y1 & s be ^u rational inducem5ts ( mis]y )91 & m]cy )\t1 ( self-indig5cy1 & ,*ri/'s suffici5cy1 be drawn unto ,jesus ,*ri/1 & s to a p>tak+ ( ^? pur*as$ privileges ( =giv5ess ( s91 peace ) ,god1 c4 ,i say1 all ?is is s f> f dim9i%+ a jot ( t absolute fre$om ( grace1 t x r jo9tly proclaims ! ri*es ( grace & wisdom bo?1 t rep5tance %\ld be giv5 to an imp5it5t s9n]1 & fai? freely be/[$ on an unbeliev+ s9n]1 & )al1 t remission & salvation1 toge!r ) fai? & rep5tance1 %\ld be br\ght to u by 8 dea?1 :ile we 7 yet enemies1--?is do? decl>e ! mo/ unp>allel$ b\nty & grace t ! he>t ( man c imag9e1 & )al1 t remission ( s9s is jo9$ to confession1 & salvation to fai?1 h]e9 ! wisdom ( ,god triumphs1 = :at way is x possible to decl>e t fre$om ( grace1 to ! s5sible conviction ( a s9n]1 & s to demon/rate x to all m5's consci5ces1 except by mak+ !m return )91 to see _! own absolute unwor?9ess1 vil5ess1 & incorrespond5cy to su* m]cies1 & s draw+ an ackn[l$gm5t ( 8 grace f ! m\?s & consci5ces ( all8 ,h[ %all a s\l "k t ri* sup]abundant grace1 if he "k n ! abundance ( 8 s9s8 ,h[ %all he pr(ess ! "o1 except he )al confess ! o!r8 ,let u imag9e an imp5it5t s9n]1 cont9u+ 9 rebellion1 p>don$ & =giv53 & is !re any ?+ m contr>y to common s5se & reason1 to be 9 ,god's fav\r1 & yet n accept+ t fav\r1 to be a fri5d1 & yet an enemy1 to h s9s =giv51 & yet n kn[n1 n confess$8 ,^!1 ,i say1 s\nd "s pla9 dissonancy & discord to our v fir/ appreh5sions4 ,c]ta9ly1 ?is is ! way to decl>e ! glory ( 8 grace1 9 ! hid+ & cov]+ ( s91 ev5 to discov] s9 to ! s9n]1 else if ,god %\ld hide s91 & x be hid )al f ! consci5ce1 bo? ?y s9 & ,god's grace %\ld be hid & cov]$1 nei!r ! "o nor ! o!r w\ld appe>4 ,take x ?us !n1--! confession ( s9 is n = ?is end1 to h any casual influ5ce ^u ?y remission1 or to procure any m fav\r & lik+ ) ,god1 b x is simply ?is1 ! confession ( s9 is ! mo/ accommodate way ( ! pr(ession & publication ( ! grace ( ,god 9 ! =giv+ ( s9s4 ,fai? & rep5tance are n set d[n z conditions pre-requir$ on ?y "p1 t may procure salvation or =giv5ess1 b !y are insep>ably annex$ unto salvation & =giv5ess1 to ! end t !y may manife/ to our s5sible conviction1 t grace & fre$om ( grace :i* %9es 9 =giv5ess & salvation4 8,he is j & fai?ful10 c4 ,h]e9 is ! wond] ( ! grace ( ,god increas$1 t :5 we are "u an obligation to inf9ite puni%m5t = s91 & b\nd guilty be=e 8 ju/ice1 t ! 8mo/ great & pot5t ,"l0 :o c easily rid himself ( all 8 enemies1 & d all 8 pleasure 9 heav5 & e>?1 %\ld come "u an obligation to man to =give him 8 s9s4 ,a /range ex*ange6 ,man is /&+ b\nd by ! cords ( 8 own s9s ov] ! ju/ice ( ,god1--he is "u t insoluble tie ( guilt9ess4 ,god 9 ! meantime is free1 & loos$ f ! obligation ( ! fir/ cov5ant1 t is1 8 promise ( giv+ life to man4 ,we h loos$ him f t volunt>y engagem5t1 & are b\nd "u a curse4 ,& yet1 behold ! p]mutation ( grace1--man is loos$ f s91 to :i* he is b\nd1 & ,god is b\nd to =give s91 to :i* he 0 n b\nd4 ,he ent]s into a new & volunt>y engagem5t by 8 promise1 & gives "r to poor creatures to sue & seek =giv5ess ( him1 accord+ to 8 fai?fulness4 ,yet 9 ?is plea1 z x becomes u to use confid5ce1 because he gives u gr\nd by 8 promises1 s we %\ld season x ) humility1 kn[+ h[ inf9itely free & volunt>y 8 condesc5sion is1 be+ always m9dful1 t he may 9 righte\sness exact puni%m5t ( u = s91 r ?an we seek =giv5ess f him4 ,& yet seek x we ought1 because he ha? engag$ 8 fai?ful promise1 :i* opportunity to neglect1 & n to improve1 ei!r ?r\gh fe> or security1 7 z high contempt & disob$i5ce to him1 z ^? s9s by :i* we (f5d him4 ,c]ta9ly1 ! v "n ( ,god1 reveal$ to u or kn[n by nature's light1 ^? g5]al *>act]s ( 8 "n1 m]cy & goodness1 p[] & greatness1 might suffice to s mu*1 z to make u1 9 ! appreh5sions ( our own guilt9ess & provocations ( 8 hol9ess1 to look no o!r way ?an to 8 own m]ciful & graci\s nature4 ,suppose we _h no?+ ( a promise f him1 by :i* he is b\nd1 yet1 z ! v appreh5sion ( ! g5]al goodness1 & unlimit$ b\nty1 & orig9al happ9ess t is 9 ,god1 ought naturally to draw ! creature t[>ds him 9 all its wants1 to supplicate 8 fulness1 t c supply all necessities1 )\t less5+ 8 own abundance1 ev5 s1 if we did only appreh5d t ,god is ! f\nta9 ( m]cy1 & t he is inf9itely above u & our injuries1 & t all our be+ & well be+ et]nally consi/s 9 8 sole fav\r1 ?is1 ,i say1 alone consid]$1 might draw u to a p\r+ out our he>ts be=e him1 9 ! ackn[l$gm5t ( our guilt9ess1 & ca/+ ourselves ^u 8 m]cy1 z ! t]m is us$ 9 w>1 :5 !re is no qu>t] promis$1 & no capitulation made4 ,x is ! la/ refuge ( a desp]ate s9n]1 to r5d] unto ,god ^u m]cy1 to resign himself to 8 free disposal4 ,s9ce ,i _c b p]i%1 may a s\l say1 )\t him1 !re is no way ( escap+ f 8 wra?1 ,i w r v5ture1 & 8g 9 to ! ,k+1 & if ,i p]i%1 ,i p]i%40 ,!re is m hope 9 ?is way to come to him1 ?an to flee f him4 ,p]haps he may %[ an act ( absolute sov]eign goodness1 & be z glori\s 9 pass+ by an (f5ce1 z j 9 puni%+ x4 ,d ,i n see 9 man1 9 :om ! div9e ,maje/y ha? impr9t$ "s *>act]s ( consci5ce & hone/y1 t x is m g5]\s & noble to =give ?an to rev5ge8 ,& d ,i n see g5]ally among m51 clem5cy & compassion are comm5d$ above sev]ity & rig\r1 ?\gh j1 especially t[>ds ^? :o are inf]ior1 weak1 unable to resi/1 & h yield$ !mselves to m]cy4 ,n[1 %all ,i n mu* m appreh5d t ( ,god :i* ,i admire 9 a s9ful man8 ,%all n t be mo/ p]fect 9 him :i* is b a maim$ & brok5 piece ( 8 image 9 lo/ man8 ,c]ta9ly1 x is ! glory ( ,god to conceal an (f5ce z well z to publi% x1 & he c %[ z mu* greatness & maje/y 9 m]cy z 9 ju/ice1 !re=e ,i w :olly commit myself to him4 ,i ?9k a man ought to reason s1 f ! v natural k he ha? ( ,god4 ,b :5 ye h n only 8 "n & nature publi%$1 b 8 ^w & promise s (t5 proclaim$1 himself come "u "s tie to receive & accept graci\sly all s9n]s t fly 9 "u ! %ad[ ( 8 w+s ( m]cy1 !n1 ,o ) h[ mu* p]suasion & boldness %\ld we come to him1 & lay op5 our s9s be=e him1 :o n only may p>don !m1 & n only is likely to d x1 see+ he ha? a graci\s nature1 b c]ta9ly w p>don !m1 _c b d x1 because 8 fai?fulness require? x6 ,c]ta9ly1 he ha? sup]add$ 8 ^w to 8 "n1 8 promise to 8 nature1 to confirm our fai?1 & give u ample gr\nd ( /rong consolation4 ,!re is ano!r m suitable notion ab\t ! ju/ice ( ,god1 9 =giv+ s94 ,x ha? "s tru? 9 ! ?+ itself1 b :e!r x be import$ "h1 ,i d>e n c]ta9ly affirm4 ,"s take 8 fai?fulness 9 relation to 8 ^w ( promise1 & 8 ju/ice 9 relation to ! price & ransom paid by ,*ri/1 import+ z mu* z ?is--:atev] s9n] comes to ,god 9 ,*ri/1 confess+ 8 own guilt9ess 9 s9c]ity1 & supplicat+ = p>don1 he _c 9 ju/ice refuse to give x out unto !m1 s9ce he ha? tak5 complete satisfaction ( ,*ri/4 ,:5 a s9n] seeks a dis*>ge ( all s91 by virtue ( t blood1 ! ,"l is b\nd by 8 own ju/ice to give x out & to write a free remission to !m1 s9ce he is fully paid1 he _c b dis*>ge u1 & cancel our bonds4 ,s !n a poor s9n] t desires m]cy1 & w\ld =sake s91 ha? a tw(old gr\nd to suit7#bdg7 ?is =giv5ess ^u--,*ri/'s blood1 & ,god's own ^w1 ,*ri/'s pur*ase & paym5t1 & ! ,fa!r's promise1 he is j & righte\s1 & !re=e he _c d5y ! "o1 nor yet take two satisfactions1 two paym5ts = "o debt1 & he is fai?ful1 s he _c b /& to ! o!r1 t is1 8 promise1 & ?us is =giv5ess asc]ta9$ & assur$ unto ! confess+ s9n]4 ,if any w\ld take ?is 9 relation to confession1 z if x reflect$ ^u t :i* prec$$1 & ! mean+ %\ld be1 if any man confess 8 s91 he is j to requite confession ) remission1--he _c 9 righte\sness d5y "o t des]ves x1 he is j to return "s suitable recomp5se to su* a humble confession1 ?is s5se 7 a p]v]t+ ( ! :ole gospel1 & w\ld ov]turn ! f\ndations ( grace4 ,= !re is no connection betwe5 our confession & 8 remission b t :i* ! absolute good pleasure ( 8 w ha? made1 besides1 t rep5tance is z free grace giv5 f ! exalt$ ,pr9ce1 z remission ( s9s is4 ,s]mon ,,xix4 #a ,john i4 #i1 #aj4--8;,if we confess our s9s1 he is fai?ful & j to =give u our s9s1 & to cleanse u f all unrighte\sness4 ,if we say we h n s9n$1 we make him a li>10 c4 ,& :o w n confess _! s91 say y8 ,:o do? n confess s9s daily1 &1 !re=e1 :o is n =giv5 & p>don$8 ,b /ay1 & consid] ! matt] aga94 ,take n ?is ^u y\r fir/ light appreh5sions1 :i* 9 religion are commonly empty1 va91 & sup]ficial1 b se>* ! scriptures1 & y\r own he>ts t ye may "k :at confession means4 ,x may be said ( t ext]nal cu/om ( confession t _m ( y h1 t ! ,"l ha? n requir$ x1--8sacrifices & burnt (f]+s ?\ w\lde/ n40 ,"s ext]nal submissions & confessions1 :i* y take = comp5sation = s9s & (f5ces aga9/ ,god1--^!1 ,i say1 are b abom9ation to ! ,"l1 b 8a brok5 & a contrite he>t1 ,o ,god1 ?\ wilt n despise10 ,psal4 li4 #af1 #ag4 ,&1 8,lo1 ,i come to d ?y w1 ,i delight 9 x10 ,psal4 xl4 #g1 #h4 ,:5 ext]nal pr(ession & confessions are sep>at$ f ! int]nal contrition ( ! he>t & godly sorr[ = s91 & :5 bo? int]nal contrition & ext]nal pr(ession & confession are divid$ f con=mity1 or /udy ( con=mity to ,god's w1 !n !y are 9 no bett] acceptance ) ,god ?an ^? ext]nal sacrifices :i* ,god reject$1 ?\gh he _h requir$ !m1 because !y 7 disjo9$ f ! true life ( !m & spiritual mean+1 t is1 fai? 9 a m$iator1 & love to ob$i5ce4 ,if confession fl[ n f "s contrition ( he>t if !re be n "s inw>d spr+ ( ?is k9d1 ! he>t1 op5$ & unfold+ its v inside be=e ,god1 break+ 9 pieces1 :i* makes bo? pa9 or s5se1 & likewise gives ! cle>] view ( ! inw>d p>ts ( ! he>t1 & if x be n jo9$ ) affection to ,god's w & law1 e>ne/ love to new ob$i5ce1 x is b a va91 empty1 & c\nt]feit confession1 t d5ies itself4 ,i suppose1 a man t confesses s9 :i* he feels n1 or =sakes n1 9 s do+1 he decl>es t he kn[s n ! nature ( s92 he may "k t su* an action is commonly call$ s91 &1 x may be1 is a%am$ & c5sur$ among m51 & !re=e he confesse? x2 b :ile he confesse? x )\t s5se or feel+1 he decl>es t he takes x n up z s91 ha? n f\nd ! vil5ess & loa?som5ess ( ! nature ( x nor beheld x z x is a violation ( ! mo/ high ,"l's laws1 & a provocation ( 8 glori\s hol9ess4 ,did a s\l view x ?us1 z x is repres5t$ 9 ,god's sight1 z x di%on\rs t glori\s ,maje/y1 & ha? manife/ rebellion 9 x aga9/ him1 & z x defiles & pollutes our spirits2 he c\ld n1 ,i say1 ?us look ^u x1 b he w\ld f9d "s inw>d s\l abhorr5ce & displeasance at x1 & himself too4 ,h[ mon/r\s w\ld x make him 9 8 own sight8 ,x c\ld n b affect ! he>t1 & humble x 9 secret be=e ,god2 :]eas y\r =c$ & /ra9$ confessions made 9 public1 !y are m]ely tak5 on !n1 & proce$ f no inw>d pr9ciple4 ,!re is no %ad[ ( any s\l humiliation1 9 secret1 b z "s use to put on sackclo? :5 !y come to make t pr(ession1 & put x (f :5 !y g out1 s y put on a habit ( confession 9 public1 & put x (f y :5 y g out ( ! congregation4 ,to be m\rn+ be=e ! ,"l1 9 y\r secret retirem5ts1--t y are /rang]s to4 ,b ,i wond] h[ y %\ld ?us mock ,god1 t y w n be z s]i\s & real 9 confess+ z 9 s9n+4 ,w y s9 ) ! :ole man1 & confess only ) ! m\?8 ,w ye n s9 ) delight1 & n confess x ) a true sorr[ t inde$ affects ! he>t8 ,n[1 d y hon\r ,god by confess+1 :5 ! mann] ( x decl>es1 t y feel n ! bitt]ness ( s91 & conceive n ! hol9ess & righte\sness ( ,god1 :om y h to d )al8 ,ev5 s1 :5 y confess s91 :i* y d n =sake1 y 9 s f> decl>e t y "k n s91 :at x is y confess1 & s1 t y h mock$ him :o w n be mock$2 =1 :at a mock]y is x1 to confess ^? faults :i* we h no solid effectual purpose to re=m1 to vomit up y\r s9s by confession1 t we may ) m desire & lu/ lick up ! vomit aga91 & to pret5d to wa%1 = no?+ else1 b to return to ! puddle1 & defile aga96 ,my bre?r51 out ( ! same f\nta9 comes n bitt] wat] & sweet2 ,james iii4 #aa4 ,s9ce t :i* ord9>ily proce$s f y is bitt]1 unsav\ry to ,god & man1 c>nal1 e>?ly1 & s5sual1 y\r ways are a display$ bann] aga9/ ,god's w1 !n lay y\r acc\nt1 all y\r pr(essions & ackn[l$gm5ts are ( ! same nature1--!y are b a little m sug>$ ov]1 & _! inw>d nature is n *ang$1 is z unacceptable to ,god1 z y\r s9s are4 ,i w\ld give y "s *>act]s out ( ! text1 to discov] unto y ! vanity & empt9ess ( y\r ord9>y confessions4 ,! confession ( s9 mu/ be p>ticul>1 univ]sal1 p]petual1 or con/ant2--p>ticul>1 ,i say1 = !re are _m ?\s&s :o confess t !y are s9n]s1 & yet d n at all confess _! s9s2 =1 to confess s9s is to confess _! own real actual guilt9ess1 t :i* !y inde$ h committ$ or are incl9$ to d4 ,s ! true & s9c]e confession ( a rep5t+ p is express$1 #a ,k+s viii4 #ch1 8,:at pray] or supplication soev] be made by any man1 :i* %all "k ! plague ( 8 own he>t1 & spread =? 8 h&s1 !n he> ?\ 9 heav51 & =give e man ^: he>t ?\ kn[e/40 ,n[ consid] :e!r or n y be ?us acqua9t$ ) y\r own he>ts & ways1 z to "k y\r p>ticul> plague & pr$om9ant s94 ,are y n r :olly /rang]s to y\rselves1 especially ! plague ( y\r he>ts8 ,!re are few t keep s mu* z a record or regi/] ( _! actions done aga9/ ,god's law1 or _! neglect ( 8 w2 & !re=e1 :5 y are p>ticul>ly pos$ ab\t y\r s9s1 or ! *all5ge ( s91 y c speak no?+ to t1 b t y nev] knew "o s9 by ano!r2 t is1 inde$1 y nev] obs]v$ y\r s9s1 y nev] knew any s91 b cont5t$ y\rself ) ! tradition y receiv$ t y 7 s9n]s4 ,b if any man be us$ to reflect ^u 8 own ways1--yet g5]ally1 ! mo/ "p ( m5 are altoge!r /rang]s to _! he>ts1--if !y "k any evil ( !mselves x is at mo/ b some?+ done or undone1 "s commission or omission1 b no?+ ( ! inw>d f\nta9 ( s9 is discov]$4 ,i besee* y1 !n1 d n deceive y\rselves ) ?is g5]al ackn[l$gm5t t y are s9n]s1 :ile 9 ! meantime y\r real p>ticul> s9s are hid f y1 & y _c *oose b hide 9 a g5]ality f ,god4 ,c]ta9ly1 y are f> f =giv5ess1 & t bless$ness ( :i* ,david speaks1 7,psal4 xxxii47 = ?is belongs to ! man 8t hide? n 8 s9s1 9 ^: he>t !re is no guile40 ,& ?is is ! pla9ness & s9c]ity ( ! he>t1 rightly to disc]n its own plagues1 & unfold !m to him4 ,david1 no d\bt1 w\ld at any "t h confess$ t he 0 a s9n]1 b m>k h[ heavy ! wra? ( ,god 0 on him = all t1 because he came n to a pla91 +5u\s1 & humble ackn[l$gm5t ( 8 p>ticul> s9s4 8,i confess$ my s91 & m9e iniquity ,i hid n40 ,:ile y confess only 9 g5]al t]ms1 y confess o!r's s9s r ?an y\rs1 b ?is is x--to desc5d into our own he>ts1 & f9d out our j & true accusation1 our real debt1 to *>ge ourselves z n>r[ly z we c1 t he may dis*>ge u fully1 & =give u freely4 ,next1 ,i say1 confession mu/ be univ]sal1 t is1 ( all s91 )\t p>tiality or respect to any s94 ,i d\bt if a man c truly rep5t ( any s91 except he 9 a mann] rep5t ( all s92 or truly =sake "o s91 except !re be a divorcem5t ( ! he>t f & =sak+ ( all s92 !re=e ! apo/le sai?1 8,if we confess our s9s10 n s9 simply1 b s9s1 tak+ 9 all ! body & collection ( !m1 = x is oppos$ to t1 8if we say we h no s910 c4 ,!n !re lies a necessity ^u u to confess :at we h2 we h all s91 & s %\ld confess all s9s4 ,n[1 my mean+ is n1 t x is absolutely necess>y t a s\l come to ! p>ticul> k & ackn[l$gm5t ( all 8 s9s1 :e!r ( ignorance or infirmity1 nay1 t is n possible1 = 8:o c und]/& 8 errors80 sai? ,david1 8cleanse ?\ me f secret s9s10 ,psal4 xix4 #ab4 ,!re are _m s9s ( ignorance1 t we "k n to be s9s1 & _m escapes ( infirmity1 t we d n adv]t to1 :i* o!rwise we might "k4 ,n[1 ,i d n impose t burd5 on a s\l1 to confess e individual s9 ( t k9d2 b ?is c]ta9ly mu/ be1--!re mu/ be su* a discov]y ( ! nature ( s91 & ! loa?som5ess ( x 9 ,god's sight1 & ! he9\s guilt ( x1 z may abase & humble ! s\l 9 8 pres5ce1 !re mu/ be "s di/9ct] & cle>] view ( ! dispositions & lu/s ( ! he>t1 ?an m5 atta9 g5]ally unto1 &1 )al1 a discov]y ( ! holy & spiritual mean+ ( ,god's law1 :i* may unfold a multitude ( transgressions1 t are hid f ! _w1 & make s9 to ab\nd 9 a man's sight & s5se--= :5 ! law ent]s1 s9 ab\nds1 & to close up ?is1 z !re are _m s9s n[ discov]$ unto su* a s\l1 :i* lay hid be=e1 ! light hav+ %9$ 9 ^u ! d>kness1 &1 above all1 ! desp]ate wick$ness ( ! he>t is pres5t$1 s !re is no s9 kn[n & disc]n$1 b !re is an equal imp>tial sorr[ = x1 & indignation aga9/ x4 ,z a believ] ha? respect to all ,god's comm&s1 & loves to obey !m1 s ! p5it5t s\l ha? an imp>tial hatr$ ( all s91 ev5 ! de>e/ & mo/ belov$ idol1 & desires unfeign$ly to be rid ( x4 ,h5ce y\r usual public confessions ( s9 are wip$ out ( ! numb] ( true & s9c]e confessions1 because y pret5d to rep5t ( "o s91 & 9 ! meantime1 nei!r d ye "k a multitude ( o!r s9s t prevail ov] y1 nor d y m\rn = !m1 nor =sake !m4 ,nay1 y d n exam9e y\rselves t way1 to f9d out ! temp] ( y\r he>ts1 or t5or & c\rse ( y\r ways4 ,y pret5d to rep5t = drunk5ness1 or su* l1 & yet y are ord9>y curs]s1 swe>]s1 li>s1 rail]s1 neglect]s ( pray]1 pr(an]s ( ! ,sabba?1 & su* l1 & ^! y d n )al m\rn =4 ,9 sum1 he t m\rns only = ! s9 t m5 c5sure1 kn[e? & confesse? no s9 s9c]ely4 ,if y w\ld inde$ return unto ,god f "s gross evils1 y mu/ be divorc$ 9 y\r affections f all s94 ,!n ?is confession %\ld be p]petuat$ & cont9u$ z long z we are 9 ?is life1 = t is import$ by comp>+ ?is v]se ) ^? x /&s betwe54 8,if we say we h no s91 if we say at any "t1 :ile we are 9 ?is life1 if we imag9e or dream ( any su* p]fection "h10 we lie4 ,n[1 :at %\ld we d !n1 s9ce s9 is always lodg+ 9 our mortal bodies1 dur+ ?is "t ( necess>y abode beside an ill neighb\r8 ,:at %\ld be our ex]cise8 ,ev5 ?is1--confess y\r s9s1 confess1 ,i say1 z long z y h !m1 draw out ?is ! l5g? ( t4 ,be cont9ually groan+ to him "u t body ( dea?1 & m\rn+ "u y\r daily infirmities & fail+s4 ,t /ream ( corruption runs cont9ually--let ! /ream ( y\r contrition & confession run z incessantly1 & !re is ano!r /ream ( ,*ri/'s blood1 t runs con/antly too1 to cleanse y4 ,n[1 h]e9 is ! discov]y ( ! vanity & deceitfulness ( _m ( y\r confessions1 public & private1 ! curr5t ( !m soon dries up1 !re is no p]petuity or con/ancy 9 !m1 no daily humbl+ or abas+ y\rselves1 b all t is1 is by fits & />ts ^u "s transi5t convictions or outw>d c5sures & rebukes1 & ?us m5 quickly cov] & bury _! s9s 9 oblivion & security & =get :at mann] ( p]sons !y 74 ,!y are n "u a duly imp>tial exam9ation ( _! ways1 take notice ( no?+ b "s solemn & gross escapes1 & ^! are b a %ort "t "u _! view4 ,n[1 let me apply a little to ! enc\ragem5t ( poor s\ls1 :o be+ inw>dly burd5$ ) ! weight ( _! own guilt9ess1 exon] !mselves by confession 9 8 bosom4 ,z y h two suits1 & two desires to him1--"o1 t y\r s9s may be =giv51 ano!r1 t !y may be subdu$1 s he ha? two solemn engagem5ts & ties to satisfy y1--"o to =give y\r s9s1 & ano!r to cleanse y f all unrighte\sness4 ,! s\l t is truly p5it5t1 is n only desir\s ( p>don ( s9--t is n ! *ief or only design ( su* a s\l 9 application to ,*ri/1--b x is )al to be purifi$ f s9 & all unrighte\sness1 & to h ungodly lu/s cleans$ away4 ,& h]e9 is ! great application ( su* an "o's reality1--x w n suffice or satisfy su* an "o1 to be assur$ ( deliv]y f wra? & condemnation1 b he mu/ likewise be r$eem$ f s91 t x ha? no dom9ion ov] him4 ,he desires to be fre$ f dea?1 t he may h 8 consci5ce )al purg$ 8f dead works to s]ve ! liv+ ,god10 ,heb4 ix4 #ad4 ,he w\ld h s9 blott$ out ( an accus+ consci5ce1 t x may be purg$ out ( ! affections ( ! he>t1 & he w\ld h 8 s9s wa%$ away1 = ?is end especially1 t he may be wa%$ f 8 s9s1 ,rev4 i4 #e4 ,n[1 z ?is is ! great desire & design ( su* a he>t1 9 :i* !re is no guile1 to h s9 purifi$ & purg$ out ( u z well z p>don$1 s !re is a special tie & obligation ^u ,god our ,fa!r1 by promise1 n only to p>don s91 b to purge f s91 n only to cov] x ) ! g>m5t ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 & ! bread? ( 8 inf9ite love b also to cleanse x by 8 ,_s effectually apply+ t blood to ! purify+ ( ! he>t4 ,n[1 :]e ,god ha? b\nd himself volunt>ily1 & out ( love1 d n ye lose him by unbelief1 = t w b9d y into a prison3 b lab\r to receive ^? graci\s promises1 & to take him b\nd z he (f]s4 ,believe1 ,i say t he w bo? =give y1 & 9 due "t w cleanse y\r he>t f ! love & delight ( s94 ,believe 8 promise1 & engagem5t by promise to bo? & ?is w set a seal to 8 tru? & fai?fulness4 ,!re is no?+ 9 ,god to affright a s9n]1 b 8 ju/ice1 hol9ess1 & righte\sness1 b unto !e :o1 9 ! humble confession ( ?y s9s1 flie/ into ,jesus ,*ri/1 t v ?+ :i* did disc\rage !e1 may n[ enc\rage & embold5 !e to come1 = 8he is j & fai?ful to =give s9s40 ,8 ju/ice be+ n[ satisfi$1 is engag$ t way to =give1 n to puni%4 ,s]mon ,,xx4 #a ,john i4 #aj4--8;,if we say t we h n s9n$1 we make him a li>1 & 8 ^w is n 9 u40 ,!re is no?+ 9 :i* religion m consi/s ?an 9 ! true & unfeign$ k ( ourselves4 ,! hea!ns suppos$ t s5t5ce1 8,"k ?yself10 desc5d$ f heav54 ,x 0 inde$ ! motto ( ! wise/ & mo/ religi\s among/ !m4 ,b c]ta9 x is1 t ! true & s9c]e und]/&+ ( ourselves desc5ds f 8! ,fa!r ( lights10 & is z great a gift z man is capable (1 next to ! k ( ,god himself4 ,!re is no?+ m necess>y to man1 ei!r z a man or z a ,*ri/ian1 ei!r z end[$ ) reason or pr(ess+ religion1 ?an t he %\ld be ?or\ghly acqua9t$ ) himself1 8 own he>t1 its dispositions1 incl9ations1 & lu/s1 8 ways & actions1 t :ile he travels abroad to o!r creatures & c\ntries1 he may n commit s %ameful an absurdity1 z to be a /rang] at home1 :]e he ought to be be/ acqua9t$4 ,yet h[ sad is x1 t ?is :i* is s absolutely ne$ful & univ]sally pr(itable1 %\ld be ly+ "u ! manye/ difficulties 9 ! atta9m5t ( x8 ,s t !re is no?+ h>d]1 ?an to br+ a man to a p]fect und]/&+ ( himself3--:at a vile1 haughty1 & base creature he is--h[ defil$ & desp]ately wick$ 8 nature--h[ abom9able 8 actions1 9 a ^w1 :at a comp\nd ( d>kness & wick$ness he is--a heap ( defil$ du/1 & a mass ( confusion--a s9k ( impiety & iniquity1 ev5 ! be/ ( mank9d1 ^? ( ! r>e/ & mo/ ref9$ extraction1 take !m at _! be/ e/ate4 ,?us !y are z sepul*res pa9t$ )\t1 & putrifi$ )9--outw>dly adorn$1 & )9 all full ( rott5ness & corruption1 8! imag9ation ( 8 he>t only evil cont9ually40 ,n[1 ,i say1 "h is ! great bus9ess & lab\r ( religion1--to br+ a man to ! cle> disc]n+ ( 8 own nature1--to repres5t unto him ju/ly 8 own image1 z x is pa9t$ 9 ! ^w ( ,god1 & pres5t$ 9 ! glass ( ! law1 & s by su* a surpris+ mon/r\s appe>ance1 to affect 8 he>t to self abhorr5cy 9 du/ & a%es & to h ?is repres5tation1 h[ev] unpleasant1 yet mo/ pr(itable1 cont9ually obs]vant to our m9ds1 t we may n =get :at mann] ( p]sons we are4 ,truly ,i may say1 if !re be a p]fection 9 ?is e/ate ( imp]fection1 h]e9 x consi/s1 & if !re be any atta9m5t ( a ,*ri/ian1 ,i acc\nt ?is ! greate/1--to be truly s5sible ( himself1 & vile 9 8 own eyes4 ,x 0 ! cu/om ( ,philip17#bdh7 k+ ( ,mac$onia1 aft] he _h ov]come ! fam\s republic ( ,greece1 to h a "y man to salute him fir/ e morn+ ) ^! words1 ,philippe homo es1--,philip1 ?\ art a man1 to ! end t he might be daily m9d$ ( 8 mortality1 & ! uncon/ancy ( human affairs1 le/ he %\ld be puff$ up ) 8 victory1 & ?is 0 done be=e any c\ld h access to speak ) him1 z if x 7 to season & prep>e him = ! actions ( ! day4 ,b ,o h[ mu* m ought a ,*ri/ian to tra9 up 8 own he>t & accu/om x ?is way1 to be 8 cont9ual remembranc] ( himself1 to sugge/ cont9ually to 8 m9d1 & :isp] ?is fir/ into 8 e> 9 ! morn+1 & mid day1 & ev5+1--peccator es1 ?\ art a s9n]1 to hold our own image cont9ually be=e u1 9 pray] & praises1 9 re/ra9ts1 9 lib]ties ( _s1 9 religi\s actions1 & 9 all our ord9>y conv]sation1 t x might salt & season all our ?\ghts1 words & de$s1 & keep !m f t ord9>y putrefaction & corruption ( pride & self conceit1 :i* make? all our o9tm5t /9k4 8,if we say we h no s91 we make him a li>40 ,:y is ?is repeat$ aga91 b to %[ unto u1 ev5 to y ,*ri/ians :o believe 9 ,*ri/1 & are wa%$ 9 8 blood1 h[ h>d x is to "k ourselves aright8 ,if we speak ( ! gross] sort ( p]sons1 !y sc>ce "k any s91 nor ! nature & vil5ess ( any t !y "k1 !re=e !y live 9 security & peace1 & bless !mselves 9 _! own he>ts1 z if !y _h no s94 ,= su*1 ,i say1 ,i %all only say unto !m1 t y\r self deceiv+ is n s subtile1 b x may soon be disc]n$2 y\r lie is gross1 & quickly se5 ?r\gh4 ,b ,i w\ld turn myself to y ,*ri/ians1 :o are 9 "s measure acqua9t$ ) y\rselves1 yet !re is some?+ aga9/ y f ?is ^w4 ,aft] ye h once got "s peace f ! *all5ge ( s91 & hope ( p>don1 y _m times fall out ( acqua9tance ) y\rselves4 ,hav+ atta9$1 by ! ,"l's grace1 to "s re/ra9t ( ! m visible outbreak+s ( s91 y h n t occasion to "k y\rselves by1 & s y rema9 /rang]s to y\r he>ts1 & fall into bett] lik+ ) y\rselves1 ?an ! fir/ sight ( y\rselves p]mitt$ y4 ,n[1 my belov$ 9 ! ,"l1 h]e9 y are to be blam$1 t y d n r g to ! f\nta91 & !re behold ! /reams1 ?an only to behold ! f\nta9 9 ! /reams4 ,y ought r1 ^u ! ,"l's te/imony ( man1 to believe :at is 9 y1 be=e y f9d x1 & see x break+ out2 & keep ?is "* cont9ually 9 y\r sight1 :i* w be m p[]ful to humble y ?an _m outbreak+s4 ,i ?9k we %\ld be s well acqua9t$ ) our own natures1 z to acc\nt no?+ /range to !m t we see abroad1 b r ?9k all ! grossness & wick$ness ( m5 suitable & correspond5t to our spirits1--to t root ( bitt]ness t is 9 !m4 ,! goodness ( ,god 9 re/ra9+ ! appe>ance ( t 9 u1 :i* is )9 u 9 reality1 %\ld r increase ! s5se ( our own wick$ness1 ?an dim9i% x 9 our view4 ,inde$1 self love is t :i* bl9ds u1 & bemi/s u 9 ! sight ( ourselves4 ,we look ^u ourselves ?r\gh ?is false m$ium1 & x repres5ts all ?+s m beautiful ?an !y are1 & !re=e ! apo/le ha? reason to say1 8,we deceive ourselves1 & we make ,god a li>40 ,o h[ mu* practical self-conceit is !re 9 ! application ( tru?6 ,!re are _m errors contr>y to ! tru?s !mselves1 & _m deceiv]s & deceiv$1 :o spread !m1 b ,i believe !re are m errors committ$ by m5 9 ! application ( tru?s to _! own he>ts1 ?an 9 ! contemplation ( !m1 & m self deceiv+ ?an deceiv+ ( o!rs4 ,x is /range to ?9k1 h[ s\nd1 & cle>1 & di/9ct a man's judgm5t w be aga9/ ^? evils 9 o!rs1 :i* yet he see? n 9 himself1 h[ _m ,*ri/ians w be able to deciph] ! nature ( "s vices1 & unb[el ! evils ( !m1 & be quick-sight$ to espy ! lea/ appe>ance ( !m 9 ano!r1 & to condemn x1 & yet s p>tial are !y 9 judg+ !mselves1--self-love s purbl9ds !m 9 ?is reflection1 t !y _c disc]n t 9 !mselves1 :i* o!rs _c b disc]n6 ,h[ (t5 d m5 declaim aga9/ pride1 & covet\sness1 & self-seek+1 & o!r evils ( t k9d8 ,!y w p\r out a flood ( eloqu5ce & zeal aga9/ !m1 & yet x is /range !y d n adv]t1 t !y are accus+ !mselves1 & impannell+ !mselves 9 su* disc\rses1 ?\gh o!rs1 x may be1 w easily p]ceive a pr$om9ancy ( ^! evils 9 !m4 8,:o art ?\1 ,o man1 :o judge? ano!r1 & doe/ ! same ?+8 ,can/ ?\ escape ,god's judgm5t80 ,rom4 ii4 #a4 ,consid] ?is1 ,o ,*ri/ian1 t ?\ maye/ le>n to turn ! edge ( all ?y c5sures & convictions aga9/ ?yself1 t ?\ maye/ prev5t all m5's judgm5ts ( !e1 9 judg+ ?yself all ?+s t m5 c judge !e1 t is1 a *ief ( s9n]s1 t ha? ! root ( all s9 9 !e1 & s ?\ maye/ anticipate ! div9e judgm5t too1 8= if we judge ourselves1 we %all n be judg$40 ,lab\r ?\ to "k ^? evils t are incid5t to ?y nature1 be=e o!rs c "k !m1 t is1 9 ! root & f\nta91 be=e !y come to ! fruit & /ream1 to "k s9s 9 ! fir/ conceptions ( !m1 be=e !y come to su* productions z are visible1 & ?is %all keep !e humble1 & pres]ve !e f mu* s91 & ?\ %alt n deceive ?yself1 nor di%on\r ,god1 9 mak+ him a li>1 b r set to ?y seal to ?is tru?1 & 8 ^w %all abide 9 !e4 ,!re is a common rule t we h 9 judg+ ourselves1 by comp>+ ourselves among/ ourselves1 :i*1 z ,paul sai?1 8is n wisdom10 #b ,cor4 x4 #ab4 ,:5 we d n measure ourselves by ! p]fect rule ( ,god's holy ^w1 b p>allel ourselves ) o!r p]sons1 :o are /ill defective f ! rule1 f> fur!r f x ?an anyone is f ano!r1 ?is is ! ord9>y me?od ( ! judg+ ( self love4 ,we comp>e ) ! wor/ p]sons1 & if we be n s bad z !y1 we ?9k ourselves good4 ,if n s ignorant z "s are1 we presume t we "k1 if n s pr(ane z _m1 we believe ourselves religi\s4 8,"l1 ,i am n z ?is publican10 s say _m 9 _! he>ts1--!re is a curs]1 a swe>]1 a drunk>d1 a bl9d ignorant s\l1 t neglects pray] 9 private & public1 & ^u ^! ru9s ( o!rs' s9s1 !y build "s bett] e/imation ( !mselves4 ,b1 ,i pray y1 :at w t avail y1 to be unlike !m1 if y be m unlike y\r patt]n ?an !y are unlike y8 ,x mu/ be1 o!rs w comp>e ) ^? t are good1 b x is ) t :i* is wor/ 9 !m1 & n t :i* is be/4 ,h[ (t5 d m5 reckon ?is way1--"h is a good man1 "h is an em95t p]son1 yet he is su* & su*1 subject to su* infirmities1 & "h self-love flatt]s itself1 &1 by flatt]+1 deceives itself4 ,my belov$1 let u le>n to e/abli% a m p]fect rule1 :i* may %[ all our imp]fections4 ,let our rule asc5d1 t our he>ts may desc5d 9 humility4 ,b :5 our role & patt]n desc5ds to m5 ( l infirmities1 !n our pride & self conceit asc5ds1 & ! high] we be t way 9 our own acc\nt1 ! l[] we are inde$1 & 9 ,god's acc\nt1 & ! l[] we be 9 ourselves we lose no?+ by x2 =1 z ,god is high] 9 our acc\nt1 s we are high] 9 ,god's acc\nt1 accord+ to t /&+ rule1 ,mat?4 xxiii4 #ab1 8,:osoev] %all exalt himself %all be abas$1 & he t %all humble himself %all be exalt$40 ,s]mon ,,xxi4 #a ,john ii4 #a4--8,my little *ildr51 ^! ?+s write ,i unto y1 t ye s9 n4 ,& if any man s91 we h an advocate ) ! ,fa!r10 c4 ,! gospel is an entire uni=m piece1 all ! p>ts ( x are int]wov5 ?r\gh o!r1 & int]*angeably knit toge!r1 s t !re c be no divid+ ( x any m ?an ( ,*ri/'s coat t 0 )\t seam4 ,if y h x n altoge!r by ! div9e lot1 y _c truly h any "p ( x1 = !y are s knit toge!r1 t if y disjo9 !m1 y de/roy !m1 & if !y cease to be toge!r1 !y cease altoge!r to be4 ,i speak ?is1 because !re may be pret5sions to "s ab/ract$ p>ts ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,"o man pret5ds to fai? 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 & p]suasion ( p>don ( s91 & 9 ?is !re may be "s secret glory+ aris+ f t confid5ce1 ano!r may pret5d to ! /udy ( hol9ess & ob$i5ce1 & may endeav\r some?+ t way to d kn[n duties1 & ab/a9 f gross s9s4 ,n[1 ,i say1 if ! fir/ d n conjo9 ! /udy ( ! second1 & if ! second d n lay d[n ! fir/ z ! f\ndation1 bo? ( !m embrace a %ad[ = ! ?+ itself1 because !y sep>ate ^? ?+s t ,god ha? jo9$1 & s c h no be+ b 9 m5's fancy1 :5 !y are n conjo9$4 ,he t w\ld pret5d to a righte\sness ( ,*ri/1 )\t him1 mu/ )al /udy to h ! righte\sness ( ! law fulfill$ )9 him1 & he t endeav\rs to h hol9ess )9 mu/ )al g out ( himself1 to seek a righte\sness )\t him1 :]eupon to build 8 peace & acceptance ) ,god1 or else1 nei!r ( !m ha? truly any righte\sness )\t !m1 to cov] !m1 or hol9ess )91 to cleanse !m4 ,n[1 "h ! belov$ apo/le %[s u ?is div9e contexture ( ! gospel4 ,! great & compreh5sive end & design ( ! gospel is1 peace 9 p>don ( s91 & purity f s94 8,^! ?+s ,i write unto y1 t y s9 n10 c4 ,! gospel is compris$ 9 comm&s & promises1 bo? make "o web1 & l9k 9 toge!r4 ,! imm$iate end ( ! comm& is1 8t we s9 n10 nay1 b !re is ano!r ?+ always ei!r expressly add$1 or tacitly und]/ood--8b if any man s910 t desires n to s91 8we h an advocate ) ! ,fa!r40 ,s ! promise comes 9 z a subsidi>y help to all ! precepts4 ,x is annex$ to give security to a poor s\l f despair1 & !re=e ! apo/le tea*e? y a bless$ art ( con/ruct+ all ! comm&s & exhortations ( ! gospel1 ^? ( ! highe/ pit*1 by supply+ ! full s5se ) ?is happy & seasonable caution or caveat1 8b if any man s910 c4 ,do? t comm&1 8,be ye holy z ,i am holy10 p]fect z y\r heav5ly ,fa!r1 :i* s\nds s mu* unatta9able p]fection1 & seems to hold =? an inimitable patt]n1 do? x1 ,i say1 disc\rage !e8 ,!n1 use ! apo/le's art1 add ?is caution to ! comm&1 subjo9 ?is sweet exceptive1--8b if any man10 t desires to be holy1 & gives himself to ?is /udy1 fail (t51 & fall & defile himself ) unhol9ess1 let him n despair1 b "k1 t he ha? 8an advocate ) ! ,fa!r40 ,if t ( ,paul's urge !e1 8pres5t y\r bodies a liv+ sacrifice1--& be n con=m$ to ! _w10 b trans=m$1 & 8glorify ,god 9 y\r bodies & spirits10 :i* are 81 7,rom4 xii4 #a1 #b1 #a ,cor4 vi4 #bj17--;&1 cleanse y\rselves 8f all fil?9ess ( ! fle% & _s10 7#b ,cor4 vii4 #a17--;&1 8walk 9 ! ,_s10 & 8walk z *ildr5 ( ! light10 c41--if ^! d too rigor\sly exact ^u !e1 s z to make !e lose ?y peace1 & weak5 ?y he>t & h&s1 le>n to make out a full s5t5ce1 & fill up ! full s5se & mean+ ( ! gospel1 accord+ z y see x done "h4 ,b if any man1--^: inw>d he>t-desires1 & *ief designs are t[>d ^! ?+s1 :o w\ld ?9k himself happy 9 hol9ess & con=mity to ,god1 & e/imates 8 bless$ness or mis]y1 f 8 union or sep>ation f ,god1--8s90 !n 8we h an advocate ) ! ,fa!r1 ev5 ,jesus ,*ri/ ! righte\s10 :o ha? all t we want1 & w n suff] any accusation to fa/5 ^u u1 z long z he lives 8to make int]cession = u40 ,on ! o!r h&1 take a view ( ! promises ( ! gospel4 ,?\gh ! imm$iate & next end ( !m is to give peace to tr\bl$ s\ls1 & settle u 9 ! high po9t ( our acceptance ) ,god1 yet c]ta9ly !y h a fur!r end1 ev5 purity f s91 z well z p>don ( s91 cleans+ f all s9 & fil?9ess z well z cov]+ ( fil?9ess4 8,^! ?+s ,i write unto y1 t ye s9 n40 ,:at ?+s8 ,consid] :at goes be=e1 & :at foll[s aft]1 ev5 ! publication ( ! ^w ( life1 & et]nal life 9 him1 ! decl>ation ( our fell[%ip ) ,god 9 ,*ri/ ! (f]+ ( ! blood ( ,*ri/1 able to cleanse all s91 ! promise ( p>don to ! p5it5t1 confession ( s91--all ^! ?+s ,i write1 8t ye s9 n10 s t ?is seems to be ! ultimate end & *ief design ( ! gospel1 unto :i* all t5ds1 unto :i* all "w toge!r4 ,! promises are = peace1 & peace is = purity1 ! promises are = fai?1 & fai? is = purify+ ( ! he>t1 & p]=m+ ! precepts1 s t1 all at l5g? returns to ?is1 f :5ce1 :ile we sw]v$1 all ?is mis]y is come ^u u4 ,9 ! beg9n+ x 0 ?us1--man 0 creat$ to glorify ,god1 by ob$i5ce to 8 bless$ w1 s9 int]pose? & m>re? ! :ole frame1 & f ?is ha? a flood ( mis]y fl[$ 9 ^u u4 ,well1 ! gospel comes (f]+ a ,savi\r1 & =giv5ess 9 him4 ,?us peace is pur*as$1 p>don grant$1 ! s\l is re/or$ unto its primitive condition & /ate ( subord9ation to ,god's w1 & s r$emption ends :]e creation began1 or r 9 a m p]fect frame ( ! same k9d4 ,! second ,adam builds :at ! fir/ ,adam broke d[n1 & ! ,son re-creates :at ! ,fa!r 9 ! beg9n+ creat$1 yea1 ) "s addition4 ,9 ?is new edition ( mank9d1 all seems new--8new heav5s1 & new e>?10 & t because ! creature t 0 made old1 & defil$ ) s91 is made new by grace4 ,n[1 h5ce y may le>n ! second "p ( ?is lesson t ! apo/le tea*es u2 z ye ought to correct1 z x 71 precepts ( ! gospel1 by subjo9+ promises 9 ?is mann]1 s ye ought to direct promises t[>ds ! p]=mance ( 8 precepts1 z _! *ief end4 ,:5soev] y read x writt51 8,! blood ( ,*ri/ cleanse? u f all s910--8,if we confess1 he is fai?ful to =give our s9s10--8,god s lov$ ! _w t he gave 8 ,son10--8,he t believe? ha? ev]la/+ life10 c4--!n make up ! entire s5se & mean+ aft] ?is mann]1 8,^! ?+s are writt5 t we s9 n40 ,is !re a r$emption f wra? publi%$8 ,is !re reconciliation ) ,god prea*$8 ,& are we besee*$ to come & h ! b5efit ( !m8 ,!n say1 & supply )9 ?9e own he>t1 ,^! ?+s are writt51 publi%$1 & prea*$1 t we may n s94 ,look to ! fur!/ end ( ^! ?+s1 x is1 8t we s9 n40 ,! end ( ?+s1 ! scope ( writ+s1 & ! purpose ( actions1 is ! v measure ( !m1 & s t is ! be/ int]pret] ( !m4 ,! scope ( scripture is by all acc\nt$ ! v ?read t w lead a man "r 9 & out ( ! labyr9?s t are 9 x4 ,& s x is us$ z ! rule ( ! int]pretation 9 ! p>ts ( x4 ,n[1 my belov$ 9 ! ,"l1 take "h ! scope ( ! :ole scriptures1 ! m>k t all ! gospel %oots at1 8,^! ?+s ,i write unto y1 t ye s9 n40 ,y he>1 x is true1 ( p>don ( s91 ( deliv]y f wra?1 ( n com+ into condemnation1 ( cov]+ (f5ces1 ( blott+ !m out z a cl\d1 all ^! y read & he> (1 b :at d !y all aim at8 ,if y consid] n t att5tively y %all no m und]/& ! pla9 gospel1 ?an y c exp\nd a p>able )\t obs]v+ ! scope ( x4 ,d y ?9k ^! h no fur!r aim1 ?an to give y peace1 & to secure y f fe>s & t]rors1 t y may !n walk z y li/1 & foll[ ! guid+ ( y\r own he>ts8 ,nay1 if y take x s1 y totally mi/ake x4 ,if y d n read on1 & _h all ^! ?+s writt5 to ?is end1 8t ye s9 n10 y err1 n und]/&+1 or misund]/&+1 ! scriptures4 8,^! ?+s ,i write unto y1 little *ildr540 ,to en=ce ?is ! m sweetly1 he use? ?is affectionate compellation1 8little *ildr510 = 9 all ?+s affection ha? a mighty /roke1 almo/ z mu* z reason4 ,x is ! mo/ suitable way to prevail ) ! _s ( a man1 to deal 9 love & t5d]ness ) x1 x speaks m sweetly1 & s c h less resi/ance1 & !re=e works m /rongly4 ,x is true1 ano!r way ( t]rors ?reat5+1 & repro(s1 m+l$ ) %>p & heavy words ( *all5ges1 may make a great deal ( m noise1 & yet x ha? n su* virtue to prevail ) a rational s\l4 ,! ,_s ( ! ,"l 0 n 9 ! w9d1 nor 9 ! e>?quake1 nor 9 ! fire1 b 9 ! /ill & calm voice :i* came to ,elijah1 #a ,k+s xix4 #aa1 #ab4 ,^! suit n ! g5tle1 dove-l disposition ( ! ,_s2 & ?\gh !y be fit to r5d rocks 9 pieces1 yet !y _c truly break he>ts1 & make !m contrite4 ,! sun w make a man soon] "p ) 8 cloak ?an ! w9d1 su* is ! diff]5ce betwe5 ! w>m beams ( affection1 & ! boi/]\s viol5ce ( passions or t]ror4 ,n[1 ,o t !re 7 su* a _s 9 !m :o prea* ! gospel1 su* a fa!rly affection1 t ) mu* pity & compassion !y might call s9n]s f ! ways ( dea?6 ,o !re is no subject1 9 :i* a man may h m room = melt+ affections1 no?+ t w admit ( su* b[els ( compassion z ?is--! multitude ( s\ls po/+ to de/ruction1 & s bl9dfold$ t !y _c see x6 ,"h ! f\nta9 ( te>s might be op5$ to run abundantly4 ,! ,"l p]sonates a t5d] he>t$ fa!r or husb& (t51 8,oh1 :y w ye die8 ,ye h brok5 my he>t ) y\r :ori% he>t4 ,o ,j]usalem1 h[ (t w\ld ,i1 b ?\ w\ld/ n60 ,:5 he1 :o is n subject to human passions1 expresse? himself ?us1 h[ mu* m do? x become u poor creatures to h pity on our fell[-creatures8 ,%\ld x n press out f u _m groans1 to see s _m p]i%+1 ev5 beside salvation4 ,i wi% y w\ld take x s1 t ! w>n+ y to flee f ! wra? to come1 is ! greate/ act ( fav\r & love t c be done to y4 ,x becomes u to be solicit\s ab\t y1 & decl>e unto y1 t y w meet ) de/ruction 9 ^? pa?s 9 :i* y walk2 t ^! ways g d[n to ! *amb]s ( dea?4 ,o t x might be done ) s mu* feel+ compassion ( y\r mis]y1 z ! necessity ( x requires6 ,b1 :y d _m ( y take x s h>d to be ?us =ew>n$1 & h y\r dang] decl>$ unto y8 ,i guess at ! reason ( x4 ,y are 9 a di/empt] z sick *ildr5 di/emp]$ 9 a fev]1 :o are n capable ( disc]n+ _! p>5ts' t5d] affection1 :5 x crosse? _! own incl9ations & ways4 ,s]mon ,,xxii4 #a ,john ii4 #a4--8,my little *ildr51 ^! ?+s write ,i unto y1 t ye s9 n4 ,& if any man s91 we h an advocate ) ! ,fa!r101 c4 ,*ri/ ,jesus came by wat] & by blood1 n by wat] only1 b by blood also1 & ,i add1 n by blood only b by wat] also1 *ap4 v4 #f4 ,9 s9 !re is ! guilt b9d+ ov] to puni%m5t1 & !re is ! fil? or spot t defile? ! s\l 9 ,god's sight4 ,to take away guilt1 no?+ s fit z blood = !re is no puni%m5t beyond blood1 !re=e sai? ! apo/le1 8)\t ! %$d+ ( blood !re is no remission ( s910 ,heb4 ix4 #bb1 & = ! /a9 & spot1 no?+ is s suitable z wat]1 = t is g5]ally appo9t$ = cleans+4 ,& "s %ad[ ( ?is ! hea!ns _h1 :o _h _! lu/rations 9 wat]1 & _! expiations by blood17#bdi7 b m significantly & pla9ly1 ! ,jews1 :o _h _! purifications by spr9kl+ ( wat]1 7,num4 viii4 #g47 & expiations by sacrific+ ( sla9 bea/s4 ,b all ^! 7 b evani%+ %ad[s2 n[ ! sub/ance is come1 ,jesus ,*ri/ is come 9 wat] & blood2 9 wat]1 to cleanse ! spots ( ! s\l1 to purify x f all fil?9ess2 & 9 blood1 to satisfy = s91 & remove ! puni%m5t4 ,y h bo? 9 ^! words ( ! apo/le1 = he lab\rs to set out unto u ! true ,*ri/1 :ole & entire1 8^! ?+s ,i write unto y1 t ye s9 n40 ,"h is ! prop] end ( ! wat]--& 8if any man s91 we h ,*ri/ a propitiation = our s9s40 ,"h is ! blood--! end ( ! blood is to save u1 ! end ( ! wat] is t we s9 n1 s9ce we are sav$4 ,he came 9 ! blood ( expiation1 because we _h s9n$4 ,he came 9 ! wat] ( sanctification1 t we might n s94 ,8 blood speaks peace to ! s\l1 & ! wat] subjo9s1 8b let !m n return to folly40 ,8 blood cries1 8behold ?\ art made :ole40 ,& ! wat] e*oes unto x1 8s9 no m1 le/ a worse ?+ befall !e10 ,john v4 #ad4 ,^! two /reams ( wat] & blood1 :i* are appo9t$ = purity & p>don1 run int]m+l$ all along1 & s ! prop] effects ( !m are int]*angeably attribut$ to ei!r ( !m2 8he ha? wa%$ u 9 8 blood10 7,rev4 i4 #e2 vii4 #ad47 8& ! blood ( ,*ri/ cleanse? u f all s940 ,!n1 c]ta9ly1 ?is blood _c be )\t wat]1 x is nev] sep>at$ f x4 ,! prop] effect ( blood is to cov] s92 b because ! wat] runs 9 t *annel1 & is convey$ by ! blood ?i!r1 !re=e x do? cleanse s91 z well z cov] x4 8,^! ?+s ,i write unto y1 t ye s9 n40 ,?is !n is ! design ( ! :ole gospel1 ! great & gr& design1--to de/roy s91 & save ! s9n]4 ,!re is a treaty ( peace made ) ! s9n]1 & 8,*ri/ is ! peace-mak]40 ,a t5d] ( life & salvation is made to him1 b !re is no treaty1 no capitulation or composition ) s92 out x mu/ g1 fir/ out ( its dom9ion1 !n out ( its habitation4 ,x mu/ fir/ lose its p[]1 & !n its be+ 9 a believ]4 ,yea1 ?is is "o ( ! *ief articles ( our peace1 n only requir$ ( u z our duty1 t we %\ld de/roy t :i* _c b de/roy u2 =1 if any man w ne$s hug & embrace 8 s9s1 & _c "p ) !m1 he mu/ ne$s die 9 _! embracem5ts1 because ! c\ncil ( heav5 ha? irrevocably pass$ a fatal s5t5ce aga9/ s91 z ! only ?+ t 9 all ! creation ha? ! mo/ p]fect opposition to 8 bless$ w1 & contr>iety to 8 holy nature1--b also1 & especially1 z ! great /ipulation & promise ^u 8 "p1 8to r$eem u f all our iniquities1 & purify u to himself1 a p zeal\s ( good works20 & n only to r$eem u f hell1 & deliv] u f wra?1 ,tit4 ii4 #ad4 ,he ha? und]tak5 ?is great "w1 to compesce 7#bej7 ?is mut9y & rebellion t 0 rais$ up 9 ! creation by s91 else :at peace c\ld be betwe5 ,god & u1 z long z 8 enemy & ours dwelt 9 our bosom1 & we at peace ) x4 ,n[1 take a %ort view ( ^! ?+s t are writt5 9 ! prec$+ *apt]1 & y %all see t ! h>moni\s voice ( all t is 9 ! gospel1 is ?is1 8t we s9 n40 ,let me say fur!r1 z 8^! ?+s are writt5 t we s9 n10 s all ?+s are done 8t we s9 n40 ,take all ! :ole "w ( creation1 ( provid5ce1 ( r$emption1--all ( !m speak "o language1 8t we s9 n40 8,day unto day utt]e? spee*1 & night unto night %[e? k3 !re is no spee* or language :]e _! voice is n he>d10 ,psalm xix4 #b1 #c4 ,&1 z 9 t place1 _! voice proclaims ! glory1 maje/y1 & goodness ( ,god1 s !y1 ) ! same s\nd1 proclaim & decl>e1 t we %\ld n s9 aga9/ su* a ,god1 s great1 & s good4 ,all t we see sugge/s & ins9uates ?is unto our he>ts2 all t we he> :isp]s ?is unto our e>s1 8t we s9 n1 t he made u1 & n we ourselves1 & t we are ! v "w ( 8 h&s40 ,?is speaks our absolute & ess5tial dep5d5ce on him1 & !re=e proclaims ) a l\d voice1 t s91 :i* w\ld cut (f ?is subord9ation1 & loose f ?is dep5d5ce ^u 8 holy w1 is a mon/r\s1 unnatural ?+4 ,take all 8 m]cies t[>ds u1 :e!r g5]al or p>ticul>1 ! transc5d5t abundance ( 8 inf9ite goodness 9 ! e>?1 t riv] ( 8 ri*es t runs ?r\gh x1 to wat] e man1 & br+ supply to 8 doors1 t inf9ite v>iety t is 9 heav5 & e>?1 & all ( !m ( equal bir?-"r ) man2 yet by ! law ( our ,mak]1 a yoke ( subjection & s]vice to man is impos$ ^u !m1 s t man is1 9 a mann]1 set 9 ! c5tre ( all1 to ! end1 t all ! sev]al qualifications & p]fections t are 9 e creature1 may conc5tre & meet toge!r 9 him1 & fl[ t[>ds him4 ,look ^u all 8 p>ticul> acts ( c>e & fav\r t[>ds !e1 consid] 8 judgm5ts ^u ! _w1 ^u ! nation1 or ?9e own p]son4 ,put to ?9e e>1 & he>4 ,?is is ! jo9t h>moni\s melody1 ?is is ! proclamation ( all1 8t we s9 n10 t we s9 n aga9/ s good a ,god1 & s great a ,god4 ,t 7 wick$ness1 ?is 7 madness4 ,if he w\nd1 x is 8t we s9 n30 if he heal aga91 x is 8t we s9 n40 ,do? he kill8 ,x is 8t we s9 n60 ,do? he make alive8 ,x is = ! same end4 ,do? he %ut up & re/ra9 our lib]ty1 ei!r by bondage1 or sickness1 or o!r afflictions8 ,:y1 he means 8t we s9 n40 ,do? he op5 aga98 ,he means ! same ?+1 8t we s9 no m1 le/ a worse ?+ befall u40 ,do? he make _m to fall 9 battle1 & turn ! fury ( t ^u u8 ,! voice ( x is1 t y :o are left beh9d %\ld 8s9 no m40 ,is !re sev]ity t[>ds o!rs1 & t[>ds y clem5cy8 ,o ! l\d voice ( t is1 8s9 n60 ,b alas1 ! result ( all is1 t :i* is writt51 ,psal4 lxxviii4 #cb4--8,nev]!less !y s9n$ /ill40 ,9 ! mid/ ( s _m concurr+ te/imonies1 9 ! v ?rong ( all ! s\nds & voices t all ! works ( ,god utt]1 9 ! v he>+ ( ^!1 nev]!less to s9 /ill1 & n to return & inquire e>ly aft] ,god1--?is is ! plague & judgm5t ( ! nation4 ,b let u return to ! words1 8^! ?+s10 c4 8,t :i* is writt5 ( ! ^w ( life1 t :i* 0 f ! beg9n+1 & 0 manife/$ unto u10 t is writt5 8t we s9 n30 ,=1 sai? ?is same apo/le1 *ap4 iii4 #e1 #h1 8,& ye "k t he 0 manife/$ to take away our s9s1 & 9 him is no s920 yea1 = ?is v purpose1 sai? he1 8t he might de/roy ! works ( ! devil40 ,n[1 ?is is ! great bus9ess1 t drew ! ,son out ( ! ,fa!r's bosom1--to de/roy ! ar*-enemy & capital rebel1 s91 :i*1 z to man1 is a "w ( ,satan's1 because x fir/ ent]$ 9 man by ! devil's sugge/ion & c\nsel4 ,all t mis]y & ru91 all ^? works ( d>kness & dea?1 t ,satan _h by 8 malice & policy wr\ght ^u & 9 poor mank9d1 ,jesus 0 manife/$ 9 ! fle% )\t s91 to de/roy & take away s9 out ( our fle%1 & to aboli% & de/roy ,satan's "w1 :i* he _h build$ ^u ! ru9s ( ,god's "w1 ( ! image ( ,god1 & to repair & r5ew t fir/ bless$ "w ( ,god 9 man1 ,eph4 iv4 #bc1 #bd4 ,n[1 ,o h[ cog5t & p]suad+ is ?is2 "o s high1 come d[n s l[1 "o dwell+ 9 inaccessible glory1 manife/$ 9 ! fle%1 9 ! infirmity & weakness ( x1 to ?is v purpose1 to repair ! creation1 to make up ! brea*es ( x1 to de/roy s91 & save ! s9n]6 ,:at =ce is 9 ?is to p]suade a s\l t truly believes x1 8n to s960 ,=1 may he ?9k )9 himself1 %all ,i save t :i* ,*ri/ came to de/roy1 %all ,i ent]ta9 & ma9ta9 t :i* he came to take away1 & d :at 9 me lies to fru/rate ! great end ( 8 glori\s & wond]ful desc5t f heav58 ,%all ,i jo9 h&s1 & associate ) my lu/s1 & w> = !m1 8:i* w> aga9/ my s\l10 & him t w\ld save my s\l8 ,nay1 let u conclude1 my belov$1 )9 our own he>ts1--,is ! ,^w & ,pr9ce ( life manife/$ f heav51 & come to m> & unmake t "w ( ,satan1 t he may rescue me f "u 8 tyranny8 ,!n ,god =bid t ,i %\ld help ,satan to build up t :i* my ,savi\r is ca/+ d[n1 & to make a prison = myself1 & cords to b9d me 9 x = ev]la/+4 ,nay1 w a believ+ s\l say1 r let me be a work] toge!r ) ,*ri/4 ,?\gh fa9tly1 yet ,i resolve to wre/le ) him1 to pull d[n all ! /rongholds t ,satan keeps 9 my nature1 & s to congratulate & cons5t to him1 :o is ! av5g] & ass]tor ( my lib]ty4 ,!n consid] ! greate/ end & fur!/ design ( ! gospel1 h[ x is insep>ably *a9$ & l9k$ into ?is1 8t we s9 n40 ,we are call$ to fell[%ip ) ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 & h]e9 is 8 glory & our happ9ess4 ,n[1 ?is proclaims ) a l\d voice1 8t we s9 n10 =1 :at m contr>y to t design ( union & communion ) ,god1 ?an to s91 :i* disunites & discommunicates ! s\l f ,god4 ,! nature ( s9 y "k1 is ! transgression ( 8 law1 & s x is ! v j opposition ( ! creatures w to ! w ( him t made x4 ,n[1 h[ d ye imag9e t ?is c consi/ ) true fri5d%ip & fell[%ip1 :i* loose? t conjunction ( wills & affections1 :i* is ! bond ( true fri5d%ip1 & ! gr\nd ( fell[%ip8 ,idem velle atque idem nolle1 hc demum v]a amicitia e/47#bea7 ,! conspiracy ( our desires & delights 9 "o po9t ) ,god's1 ?is sweet co9cid5cy makes our communion1 & :at communion !n c !re be ) ,god1 :5 t :i* 8 s\l abhors is y\r delight1 & 8 delight is n y\r desire8 8,:at communion ha? light ) d>kness80 ,s9 is d>kness4 ,all s9 b especially s9 ent]ta9$ & ma9ta9$1 s9 t ha? ! full cons5t ( ! he>t1 & c>rie? ! :ole man aft] x1 t is ,egyptian d>kness1 an univ]sal d>kness ov] ! s\l4 ,?is be+ int]pos$ betwe5 ,god & ! s\l1 breaks (f communion1 eclipses t s\l totally4 ,!re=e1 my belov$1 if y d believe t y are call$ unto ?is high dignity ( fell[%ip ) ,god1 & if y\r s\ls be /irr$ ) "s holy ambition aft] x1 consid] t 8^! ?+s are writt5 t ye s9 n40 ,consid] :at bas5ess is 9 x1 = "o t ha? su* a noble design1 z fell[%ip ) ! ,highe/1 to debase 8 s\l s f> & s l[1 z to s]ve s9ful & fle%ly lu/s4 ,!re is a vil5ess & wret*$ness 9 ! s]vice ( s91 t any s\l1 truly & nobly pr9cipl$1 _c b look ^u x ) indignation1 because he c behold no?+ b indignity 9 x4 8,%all ,i :o am a rul]10 sai? ,nehemiah1 8%all su* a man z ,i flee8 & :o is !re t be+ z ,i am1 w\ld flee80 ,neh4 vi4 #aa4 ,a ,*ri/ian ha? m reason4 ,%all su* a man z ,i1 :o am born aga9 to su* a hope1 & call$ to su* a high dignity1 %all ,i1 :o aim & aspire s high z fell[%ip ) ,god1 debase & degrade myself ) ! vile/ s]vitude8 ,%all ,i defile 9 t puddle aga91 till my own clo!s abhor me1 :o aim at s pure & s holy a society8 ,%all ,i yoke 9 myself ) drunk>ds1 li>s1 swe>]s1 & o!r slaves ( s98 ,%all ,i rank myself ?us1 & con=m myself to ! _w1 see+ !re is a noble & glori\s society to incorporate )1 ! ,k+ ( k+s to conv]se ) daily8 ,alas1 :at are ^! worms t sit on ?rones to him8 ,b f> m1 h[ base are ^! companions 9 iniquity1 y\r pot companions8 c4 ,& :at a vile society is x l t ( ! bottomless pit1 :]e devils are l9k$ toge!r 9 *a9s8 ,s]mon ,,xxiii4 #a ,john ii4 #a4--8,my little *ildr51 ^! ?+s write ,i unto y1 t ye s9 n4 ,& if any man s91 we h an advocate ) ! ,fa!r10 c4 ,9 ! gospel we h ! mo/ p]fect provision aga9/ bo? ^! extremities1 t s\ls are ready to run ^u1 ! rock ( desp]ate di/ru/1 & ! quicks&s ( presumptu\s wantonness4 ,x may be said to be a well-ord]$ cov5ant 9 all ?+s1 t ha? caveat$ & caution$ ! :ole matt] ( our salvation1 9 su* a way1 t !re is nei!r place = disc\ragem5t & d[nca/+1 nor yet room = lib]ty 9 s94 ,!re is no exemption f ! obligation ( ,god's holy law1 & yet !re is p>don = ! brea* ( x1 & exemption f ! curse4 ,!re is no peace1 no capitulation ) s91 & yet !re is peace conclud$ ) ! s9n]1 :o is1 by t agreem5t1 b\nd to fall out ) s94 ,!re is no disp5sation = s91 & f ! p]fection ( hol9ess1 & yet !re is an advocation = ! s9n]1 :o aims & /udies aft] x4 ,s t1 9 sum1 ! :ole gospel is compris$ 9 ?is1--8he speaks peace to 8 sa9t1 b let !m n return to folly2 ?\ art made :ole1 s9 no m40 ,all t is 9 ! gospel sai? ?is1 8t ?\ %\ld/ s9 no m40 ,b because s9 is necess>ily incid5t1 !re=e all t is 9 ! gospel speaks ?is fur!r1--?\gh ye be surpris$ 9 s91 yet believe1 & ?is is ! r\nd 9 :i* a believ] is to walk1--to turn f p>don to purity1 & f pollution aga9 to p>don1 = ^! voices & s\nds are int]*ang$ cont9ually4 ,if ye h s9n$1 believe 9 ,*ri/ ! advocate & sacrifice1 &1 because ye h believ$1 s9 n1 b if ye be ov]tak5 9 s91 yet believe4 ,& z ?is is daily r5ew$1 s ! s\l's /udy & endeav\r 9 !m1 %\ld be daily r5ew$ too4 ,if ye h s9n$1 despair n1 if ye be p>don$1 yet presume n4 ,aft] s9 !re is hope1 x is true1 because 8!re is =giv5ess ) him10 b aft] =giv5ess1 !re mu/ be fe> to (f5d 8 goodness1 = !re is =giv5ess ) him1 t he may be fe>$1 ,psal4 cxxx4 #d ,& ?is is ! situation ,i w\ld desire my s\l 91--to be plac$ betwe5 hope ( 8 m]cy & fe> ( s91 ! fai? ( 8 fav\r & ! hatr$ ( s91 :i* he w n fav\r1 & h[ happy 7 a s\l to be conf9$ )9 ^!1 & kept captive to its true lib]ty4 ,i spake a little be=e1 h[ ^? fundam5tal tru?s t are set d[n be=e1 d all aim at ?is "o m>k1 8t we s9 n10 n[ ,i proce$4 ,t decl>ation :at ,god is1 v]se #e1 is expressly direct$ to ?is purpose & appli$1 v]se #f--8;,god is light10 & !re=e 8s9 n10 = s9 is d>kness1 8he is light10 = purity & beauty ( hol9ess1 & p]fection ( k1--t true light 9 :i* is no d>kness1--t unmix$ light1 all homog5e\s to itself1--!re=e 8s9 n10 = t is a "w ( ! night1 & ( ! d>kness1 t proce$s f ! bl9dness & e/rangem5t ( y\r m9ds1 & ignorance ( y\r he>ts1 & x _c b prep>e & fit y = ^? ev]la/+ *a9s ( d>kness4 ,call ,god :at y w1 "n all 8 names1 /yles1 & titles1 spell all ! *>act]s ( x1 & /ill y may f9d x writt5 at e "o ( !m1 8s9 n40 ,is he light8 ,!n s9 n4 ,is he life8 ,!n s9 n1 = s9 w sep>ate y f 8 light & life1 s9 w d>k5 y\r s\ls & kill !m4 ,is he love8 ,!n s9 n4 8,god is love10 sai? ,john1 ,o !n s9 n aga9/ love6 ,hatr$ ( any good ?+ is de=m$2 b ! hatr$ ( ! beautiful image ( ! orig9al love1 t is mon/r\s4 8,god is love10 & 9 8 love is y\r life & light1 !n to s9 aga9/ him is n simple disob$i5ce1 nor is x only gross] rebellion1 b x ha? t abom9able /a9 ( +ratitude 9 x4 ,d y read1 t x is writt51 8he is holy80 ,!n s9 n1 = ?is is mo/ repugnant to 8 hol9ess1--88 holy eyes _c see x40 ,!re=e1 if ?\ w\ld/ h him look ^u !e ) fav\r1 ?\ mu/ n look ^u s9 ) fav\r1 or ent]ta9 x ) delight4 ,is x writt51 t he is great & p[]ful8--,!n s9 n--t 7 madness4 ,is x writt51 t he is good & graci\s8 ,!n x is writt51 t ye s9 n1 = t 7 wick$ness1 x 7 an unspeakable folly & madness1 to (f5d s great a ,god1 t c s easily av5ge himself2 & x 7 abom9able p]v]s5ess1 & wick$ness1 to s9 aga9/ s good & graci\s a ,god1 :o1 ?\gh he may av5ge himself1 yet (f]s p>don & peace1 & besee*e? u to accept x4 ,is he j8 ,!n s9 n1 = 8he w n acquit ! wick$ nor hold !m guiltless10--!m :o d acquit !mselves1 & yet hold by _! s9s4 ,& is he m]ciful8 ,!n1 ,o !n1 s9 n1 because he ha? acquitt$ !e1 because he is ready to blot out ?y guilt6 ,wilt ?\ s9 aga9/ m]cy t mu/ save !e8 ,aga91 is x writt51 t ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/ cleanse? f all s98 ,t is writt51 t ye s9 n4 ,x is true1 x is writt51 because ye h s9n$ already1 t ye may "k h[ x may be p>don$4 ,b1 moreov]1 x is writt51 8t ye s9 no m10 t s m s9 may be prev5t$1 at lea/1 delib]ate cont9u$ walk+ 9 s94 ,s t ?is blood ha? a tw(old virtue & use1 to be ! greate/ enc\ragem5t to a s\l tr\bl$ = s91 & ! *iefe/ argum5t & inducem5t = a s\l n to s94 ,?is m$ic9e1 or ?is pla/]1 ha? two notable virtues1 re/orative & pres]vative1 to re/ore ! bones t already are brok51 ?r\gh fall+ 9 s9 & to pres]ve our feet f fur!r fall+ 9 s94 ,x ha? a heal+ virtue = ^? bruises t are 9 ! s\l1 &1 besides1 x is an anti-hate & sov]eign pres]vative aga9/ ! poison & infection ( s9 & ! _w4 ,:at motive is l ?is8 ,! ,son ( ,god %$ 8 blood = our s9s1 !y co/ a de> price4 ,o h[ preci\s 0 ! ransom6 ,m preci\s ?an gold1 & silv]1 & preci\s /ones1 because ! r$emption ( ! s\l is s preci\s1 t x w\ld h ceas$ =ev] )\t x4 ,n[1 :at s\l c delib]ately ?9k ( ?is1 & receive x ) any affection into ! he>t1 b %all f9d ! mo/ vehem5t p]suasion aga9/ s98 ,he _c b behold ! he9\sness & inf9ite evil t is 9 x1 :i* requir$ su* an inf9ite recomp5se4 ,& c a s\l on t view run to ! puddle & defile aga91 :5 he sees h[ de>ly ! f\nta9 = cleans+ 0 pur*as$8 ,c a believ+ he>t h su* trea*]\s ?\ghts h>b\r$ )9 x1 to crucify afre% ! ,"l ( glory1 &1 z x 71 to trample "u feet 8 blood8 ,no1 c]ta9ly1 he t believes 9 ?is blood _c use x s di%on\rably & basely1 z x is writt51 t he s9 n1 s he reads x1 & believes x1 t he may n s91 z well z because he ha? s9n$4 ,_m speak ( ?is blood1 & ?9k !y apply x to ! cleans+ ( _! s9 pa/1 b x is r t !y may s9 ) m lib]ty1 z if ! end ( vomit+ up a surfeit ( s9 7 to surfeit m1 & ! end ( wa%+1 7 no?+ else b to defile aga94 ,c]ta9ly ?is blood is n = su* s\ls1--n "o ^w ( com=t 9 ! ^w1--n "o drop ( hope 9 ! blood1 to ^? :o pret5d to believe 9 ,*ri/'s blood1 & cont9ue 9 s91 z fre% & lively z ev] !y did1 no?+ abat$ ( _! desires or cu/oms4 ,b if we confess our s9s1 ,god w =give1 say y1 & ?is we may d at any "t1 & ?is we d daily4 ,nay1 b sai? ,john1 ?is is 8writt5 t y s9 n10 n to enc\rage y to s94 ,x is n record$ = ?is end1 t y may live aft] y\r own imag9ations & =m] cu/oms1 ) security & peace1 ^u ?is presumption1 t p>don is easily procurable1 if say1 8,god h m]cy ^u me1 ere ,i die40 ,d n deceive y\rselves1 = x is writt5 j = ! contr>y1 8t y s9 no m1 & return no m to folly40 ,if he _h said1 if we s91 ?\gh we confess yet he is j to puni% u1 y w\ld !n be driv5 to desp]ation1 & f t to a desp]ate conclusion4 ,s9ce we mu/ be puni%$1 h[ev]1 let u n puni% ourselves "h1 9 mortify+ our fle%1--8let u eat & dr9k1 = to morr[ we %all die40 ,die we mu/1 let u des]ve x1 = :]e !re is no hope1 !re is no help = re=mation4 ,b n[1 :5 !re is su* an unexpect$ proposal ( grace1 :5 ,god1 :o is free to puni% u1 becomes indebt$ by 8 promise to =give our debts1 we humbly submitt+ to him1 & confess+ our guilt9ess1 ?is surprisal ( clem5cy & mod]ation %\ld1 yea1 c]ta9ly w1 ov]come any he>t t truly believes x1 & conqu] x to 8 love & ob$i5ce4 ,! m easily he =gives s91 ! m h>dly w a believ+ he>t be drawn to s94 ,y "k any +5u\s _s w m easily be conqu]$ by k9dness & condesc5d5cy1 ?an sev]ity & viol5ce4 ,^! 8cords ( love are ! b&s ( a man10 suit$ to ! nature ( m5 9 :om !re is any sp>kle ( +5u\sness rema9+4 ,h[ (t5 h m5 be5 engag$ & ov]come by clem5cy & goodness1 :o c\ld n be conqu]$ by =ce ( arms8 ,enemies h be5 made fri5ds by ?is means1 su* p[] is 9 x to knit he>ts toge!r4 ,augu/us1 :5 he 0 acqua9t$ ) ! conspiracy ( "o ( 8 *ief m9ions1 ,c9na1 :om he _h made a fri5d ( an enemy1 by k9dness & c\rtesy1 takes ! same way to make ( a traitor a con/ant fri5d4 ,he do? n puni% him z he _h done o!rs1 b calls = him1 & decl>es unto him 8 vile +ratitude1 t :5 he _h giv5 him life & lib]ty1 he %\ld conspire to take away 8 pr9ce's life4 ,well1 :5 he is conf\nd$ & a/oni%$1 & _c op5 8 m\?1 sai? ,augu/us1 ,i give !e ?y life aga91 fir/ an op5 enemy1 & n[ a traitor1 yet f ?is day1 let an inviolable fri5d%ip be b\nd up betwe5 u1 & s x prov$1 = ?is way ( deal+ did totally ov]come 8 he>t1 & blot out all s$iti\s ?\ghts47#beb7 ,b1 ,o h[ incomp>ably great] is 8 condesc5d5cy & clem5cy1 ^: p]son is s high & sacr$1 ^: laws are s j & holy1 & we s base & wret*$1--to p>don su* inf9ite guilt1 rebellion1 & trea*]y1 aga9/ su* an inf9ite maje/y1 & t1 :5 a s\l do? b beg9 to blu%1 & be a%am$ ) itself1 & _c op5 its m\?6 ,i say1 ?is r>e & unp>allel$ goodness & m]cy be+ consid]$1 _c b tame & daunt ! wilde/ & mo/ savage natures4 ,wild bea/ are n br\ght into subjection & tam$1 b by g5tle usage4 ,x is n fi]c5ess & viol5ce c cure _! fi]c5ess1 b meekness & condesc5d5cy to foll[ _! hum\rs & s(t deal+ ) !m4 ,z a rod is n b[$ by great /r5g?1 b brok51 ev5 s ^? ?+s ( ! promise ( p>don = s91 ( ! grace & read9ess ( ,god to p>don ^u ! easie/ t]ms1 are writt5 = ?is end1 t our wild & undaunt$ natures may be tam$1 & may b[ & submit will+ly to ! yoke ( 8 ob$i5ce1 & may h5ce=? knit su* a sacr$ bond ( fri5d%ip & fell[%ip ) ,god1 z may nev] be brok54 ,b1 say ye1 :o is he t s9s n8 ,:o c say1 my he>t is pure1 & my way is clean8 ,:o c say1 ,i h no s98 ,& !re=e t _c be expect$ :i* y crave4 ,nay1 b sai? ! apo/le1 8,^! ?+s ,i write unto y1 t ye s9 n40 ,because s9 is 9 all1 !re=e y excuse y\rselves 9 y\r s9s1 & take lib]ty to s94 ,b ! v contr>y is ! int5t ( ! decl>+ unto u t we h s91 he %[s t none want x1 n t ye may be ! m indulg5t t[>ds x1 b ! m wat*ful aga9/ x4 ,x is n to make y secure1 b r to give y al>m4 ,ev5 ! be/ & holie/1--x is an al>m to !m1 to tell !m t s9 is 9 conf9us1 9 _! v bord]s1 t ! enemy is ev5 9 _! qu>t]s1 yea1 9 _! bosom4 ,c]ta9ly1 ?is %\ld s mu* ! m excite u aga9/ x1 & arm u = x e mom5t1 le/ ei!r by fraud or =ce1 by secret und]m9+ or op5 viol5ce1 x draw u away f ,god4 ,?is ^w1 8if we say we h no s91 we lie10 is a wat*word giv5 to m51 a w>n+ to ent] 9 consid]ation ( !mselves1 = ! enemy be+ )91 !re is no fly+ f him4 ,we c>ry him ab\t ) u1 & be+ )91 he is less disc]n$1 & !re=e we ought to awake1 & s walk circumspectly1 ) eyes 9 our head1 le/ we be surpris$ at unaw>es1 ei!r 9 t "t we "k n (1 or at t place we lea/ suspect4 ,& to o!rs ( y1 :o h nev] atta9$ any victory ov] y\r s9s1 & sc>ce h a disc]n+ ( !m1 ,i w\ld only say ?is1 t ! univ]sality ( s9's inhabitation1 or be+ 9 all m51 ev5 ! godly1 w n excuse s9's dom9ation & reign 9 y4 ,x is /range1 t s9ce ! holie/ h ne$ ( cont9ual wat*+ aga9/ ?is bosom enemy1 t ye :o h bo? little k & /r5g?1 %\ld ?9k ye may live securely1 & n tr\ble y\rselves4 ,if !y h ne$ to take he$1 h[ mu* m h ye1 s9ce x is b 9 !m1 b x reigns 9 y8 ,s]mon ,,xxiv4 #a ,john ii4 #a4--8;,& if any man s91 we h an advocate ) ! ,fa!r101 c4 ,!re is "h a sad supposition1 b too c]ta91 t any man may s91 yea1 t all m5 w s91 ev5 ^? :o h mo/ communion ) ,god1 & int]e/ 9 ! blood ( ,*ri/4 ,yet !y are n altoge!r exempt$ f ?is fatal lot ( mank9d4 ,x is incid5t ev5 to !m to s91 & too frequ5tly incid5t1 b yet we h a happy & sweet provision1 = indemnity f ! haz>d ( s91--8we h an advocate ) ! ,fa!r40 ,grant ! probability1 yea1 ! necessity & c]ta9ty ( t supposal1 8if any man d s910 yet !re is z mu* c]ta9ty ( indemnity f s91 z ( necessity ( fall+ into s94 ,x is n m sure1 t we %all c>ry ab\t ) u matt] ( sorr[ & m\rn+1 b t x is z sure1 t we h always )\t u matt] ( rejoic+4 ,let me !n speak a ^w to ^! p>ticul>s4 ,fir/1 ,t s9 is incid5t to ! be/1 ev5 aft] all p]suasions1 convictions1 resolutions1 desires1 & designs to avoid s94 ,next1 ,t x is usual = s9s aft] m]cy1 convictions1 & resolution1 to appe> s he9\s1 t !y may seem to ov]top ! m]cy ( ,god1 & ! m]its ( ,*ri/1 a s\l is mo/ apt to be tr\bl$ ) guilt contract$ aft] p>don1 & a desire ( purity4 ,b )al ,i w\ld1 9 ! ,la/ place repres5t to y1 t !re is no gr\nd ( despair or disc\ragem5t = su* an "o ?\gh !re be gr\nd ( humiliation & m\rn+4 ,!re is a provision made 9 ! gospel aga9/ ^! cont9ually incid5t fe>s1 !re is a security aga9/ ! haz>d ( surpris+ s9s1 &1 ?is com=t belongs only to su* s\ls z unfeign$ly desire n to s91 & are 9 "s measure p]suad$ by ! grace ( ,god n to s91 n to ^? :o will+ly give !mselves up to _! own lu/s4 ,x is z common a doctr9e z any1 t s9 ha? "s lodg+ 9 e man's he>t & fle%1 & is n totally ca/ out1 b only b\nd ) *a9s )91 t x d n ex]cise its old dom9ion ov] a believ]4 ,b ,i fe>1 ! mo/ common tru?s1 ?\gh !y be mo/ sub/antial 9 !mselves1 are yet b circum/antial 9 our appreh5sions1 & v r>ely & extraord9>ily h place 9 ! deep] & m s]i\s ?\ghts ( our he>ts4 ,!y are commonly confess$1 x is true1 b z seldom consid]$1 ,i am sure4 ,= :o did truly pond] ! incl9eabl5ess ( our nature to s91 ! /rong prop5sion ( ! he>t to evil1 ! deceitfulness ( s9 itself1 & ! _m circum/antial helps & additions x gets to its /r5g?1 b w\ld /& 9 awe1 & wat* s]i\sly ov] himself4 ,i d>e say1 _m s91 r because ( a misappreh5d$ immunity f x & a misreckon+ ( _! own measure & /r5g?1 ?an because ( ! /r5g? ( s9 itself4 ,i "k no "o ?+ makes s9 s /rong z ?is1--t we d n appreh5d our own weakness1 & s give ov] wat*fulness1 :i* is ! greate/ & be/ "p ( our arm\r ( def5ce1 :5 x is done 9 fai?1 & ?is wat* kept on ! t[] ( ! ,"l's promises4 ,! appreh5sion ( our escap+ ! pollutions ( ! _w1 & ( "s /r5g? to resi/ !m2 ?is adds no m /r5g? to u1 b dim9i%e? & take? f our vigilance & s expose? u1 z x 71 nak$ & secure1 to ! cruelty ( our adv]s>y4 ,i w\ld wi% e ,*ri/ian to be ?or\ghly acqua9t$1 & (t5 conv]sant 9 two books ( sophi/ry1 ,i may s t]m !m--! deceitfulness ( 8 own he>t1 & ! deceivabl5ess ( s91 ,j]4 xvii4 & ,heb4 iii4 #ac4 ,^! are ! volumes he w\ld daily turn ov] to le>n to disc]n ! sophi/ications1 self flatt]ies1 bl9dness1 d>kness1 & self love ( 8 own he>t1 to take (f ! deceiv+ mask ( pret5ces & appe>ances ( good1 & behold s5sibly ! true & real incl9ations ( ! he>t to wick$ness1 to passion1 pride1 uncleanness1 malice1 envy1 & all ^? affections ( ! fle%1--to f9d out ! true beat+ ( ! pulse ( ! he>t4 ,& inde$ ?is j disc]n+ & discov]y ( ! ?ief 9 ! s\l1 is a great "p ( 8 arraignm5t1 = if s9 be "u ! view ( an eye t hates x1 & loves ,god1 mu* ( its p[] & virtue1 :i* be 9 d>kness1 is tak5 away4 ,i press ?is ! m because ,i v]ily appreh5d x to be ! plague ( _m ,*ri/ians1 :o h "s g5]al insight into ! matt] ( good & evil1 & espy "s m gross corruption 9 !mselves1 & h "s affection to good4 ,yet ?is e/rang$ness to our own he>ts1 & ! ve9 or /ra9 ( !m1 ! n unb[ell+ ( our hidd5 affections1 & n disc]n+ ( ! poison ( pride1 self love1 love ( ! _w1 & su* l lu/s1 :i* are int]m+l$ 9 all t we d1 & spread1 z x 71 univ]sally ?r\gh ! :ole man1 ?is1 ,i say1 makes mo/ ( u to be subject to s _m surprisals by s94 ,we are (t5 r\t$ be=e we draw up1 & (t5 conqu]$ ere we consid]4 ,?is makes u su* unpr(ici5ts 9 mortification1 s t sc>ce any s9 is kill$1 :ile ! roots ( all s9 lie hid "u ! gr\nd f u4 ,!n )al1 ,i desire y to /udy h[ deceivable a ?+ s9 is1--h[ _m deceitful fair pret5ces x is cov]$ )4 ,x ha? ! voice ( ,jacob1 b ! h&s ( ,esau4 ,look1 :at x is t is pleasant or suitable to our natural spirits1--x ins9uates itself always "u ! %ad[ ( t1 & if !re be n mu* he$fulness & att5tion1 & mu* exp]i5ce ( ! wiles ( t subtile "o1 x is a great haz>d to be cat*$ ) x unadvis$ly1 :ile we clasp ab\t ano!r ?+ :i* is pres5t$ z a bait & allurem5t4 ,n[1 is x any wond] t a poor s\l be drawn to s9 (t51 :5 our enemy do? n = ! mo/ "p pr(ess ho/ility1 b fri5d%ip1 & "u t col\r pleads admission )9 our ports8 ,&1 besides1 we h a trea*]\s fri5d 9 our bosom1 t betrays u into 8 h&s1 t is1 our own deceitful he>ts4 ,^! ?+s ,i m5tion to put y 9 remembrance ( :at condition y are 91 9 ?is _w1 & :at po/ure y %\ld be 94 ,wat*1 ,i say1 & :5 ye h done all1 /& ) y\r lo9s girt1 & ?\gh y _c possibly escape all s91 yet c]ta9ly x is n 9 va9 ?us to set aga9/ x1 & keep a wat* ov] x1 = by ?is means y %all escape m s9 & s9 less1 z he t aims at ! m>k1 ?\gh he d n hit x1 yet %all ord9>ily come ne>] x1 ?an he t %oots only at r&om1 & z ! army t is mo/ vigilant & wat*ful1 ?\gh !y _c prev5t all losses & haz>ds1 yet commonly are n f\nd at su* a loss1 z ^? :o are pr\d1 confid5t1 & secure4 ,n[1 z x is suppos$1 t s9 is ord9>ily incid5t to ! *ild ( ,god1 s x is especially to be caveat$1 t he despair n 9 8 s9s1 = x is import$ 9 ?is provision1 t ! believ] is 9 great haz>d ^u new lapses into s91 ei!r ( daily incursion1 or ( a gross] nature1 to be disc\rag$4 ,z !re is s mu* corruption 9 any man's he>t1 z w turn ! grace ( ,god into wantonness1 & incl9e him ^u ! proposal ( free grace to presume to take lib]ty to ! fle%1 s t same corruption1 ^u ano!r occasion1 works ano!r way1 ^u ! supposal ( new s9s1 aggravat$ ) prec$+ m]cy & grace 9 ,god1 & convictions & resolutions 9 him1 to drive him into despond5cy & dejection ( _s1 z if !re 7 no p>don = su* s9s4 ,& inde$1 x is no wond] if ! s\l be ?us set ^u1 if we set aside ! consid]ation ( ! inf9ite grace ( ,god1 t f> surpasse? ! ill des]ts ( m54 ,to speak ( ! v nature ( ! ?+ itself1 !re is no s9 9 its own nature m unp>donable ?an s9 aft] p>don2 no?+ s he9\s1 aggravat$ ) s _m high circum/ances1 :i* m+le? x ) ! wor/ +r$i5ts1 z ?is s91 aft] s mu* grace reveal$ 9 ! gospel1 to ! end t we may n s94 ,s9s wa%$ s freely1 9 s preci\s a f\nta91 & yet to defile aga91 s9s =giv5 s readily & easily1 ! debt :]e(1 9 ju/ice1 ! :ole creation 0 n able to pay1 & yet to (f5d s graci\s a ,fa!r1 a s\l be+ ?or\ghly conv9c$ ( ! vanity1 folly1 & madness ( s91 ( ! deceitfulness & bas5ess ( its pleasures1 & set 9 a po/ure aga9/ x1 z ! mo/ deadly enemy2 & yet1 aft] all ?is1 to be foil$1 deceiv$1 & insn>$--"h1 ,i say1 are v pi]c+ consid]ations1 :i* _c b set ! *all5ge v deep into ! he>t ( a ,*ri/ian & w\nd him sore4 ,h[ w he be fill$ ) %ame & confusion ( face if he look ^u ,god1 e look or beam ( ^: c\nt5ance repres5ts unto ! s\l ! vile/ & mo/ abom9able visage ( s96 ,or if he look into himself1 !re is no?+ b self condemn+ !re4 ,he f9ds 8 own consci5ce />+ him z a ?\s& witnesses4 ,?us ! s\l ( a believ] be+ environ$1 he is ready to appreh5d1 t ?\gh ,god %\ld h p>don$ ! s9s ( 8 ignorance yet t !re is m difficulty 9 ?is1--to p>don 8 return+s to folly1 & !re=e are "s put to h>d] ex]cise1 & great] t]rors1 aft] conv]sion1 ?an 9 ! "t ( x4 ,! s9s ( ignorance be+1 z x 71 remov$ z a cl\d1 & scor$ out 9 a heap1 b ! s9s ( k aft] m]cy1 ly+ m di/9ctly & cle>ly 9 ! view ( ! s\l1 x is m difficult to blot !m out ( ! consci5ce1 & spr9kle ! he>t f an evil consci5ce4 ,^! ?+s ,i speak to y = ?is reason1 t y may be afraid to s94 ,i suppose t !re is no haz>d ( et]nal damnation by s94 ,grant t y "k be=eh&1 t if y s91 !re is yet =giv5ess ) him1 & !re is no haz>d ( p]i%+ by x1 yet1 sure ,i am1 x is ! mo/ fooli% adv5ture 9 ! _w1 to take lib]ty on t acc\nt1 = ?\gh !re be indemnity t way1 z to ?y et]nal e/ate1 yet ,i am p]suad$1 t !re is m damage ano!r way1 9 ?y spiritual e/ate 9 ?is _w1 ?an all ! ga9s ( s9 c c\nt]vail4 ,!re is a necess>y loss ( peace & joy1 & communion ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,x is inevitable1 9 ! v ord9>y & natural c\rse & connection ( ?+s1 b t s91 t way indulg$1 w eclipse ?y s\l1 & br+ "s d>kness ( sorr[ & horror ov] x4 ,to speak aft] ! mann] ( man1 & 9 ! way ( reason itself1 ! ent]ta9m5t ( t :i* ,god hates w deprive !e ( m solid joy & sweetness 9 him1 ?an all ! pleasures ( s9 c\ld af=d4 ,!re=e ,i d>e n say to y1 z "o too unadvis$ly expresse? x1 8,fe> n1 ?\gh y d s91 ( any hurt t c come by ^! s9s1 = if y s9 x %all d y no hurt at all407#bec7 ,i say1 ?is 7 inde$ b to make y too bold ) s94 ,i _h r repres5t unto y1 t ?\gh ye be secur$ 9 y\r et]nal e/ate1 & !re c come no condemnation t way1 yet !re is mu* hurt comes by s91 ev5 9 ?is _w1 & sure1 ,i ?9k x a v rational & ,*ri/ian inducem5t1 to prevail ) a ,*ri/ian n to s91 to tell him t he %all make a fooli% b>ga9 by x1 = he %all lose mu* m ?an he c ga94 ,is !re no hurt or loss incid5t to m51 b et]nal p]dition8 ,nay1 my belov$1 !re is a loss ,*ri/ians may su/a9 by s9n+ freely1 :i* all ! comb9$ advantages ( s9 _c comp5sate4 ,is n "o h\r's communion ) ,god1 are n ! peace ( y\r own consci5ces1 & ! joy ( ! ,_s1 su* ine/imable jewels1 t x 7 m suitable = a man to sell ! _w1 & buy !m1 ?an to sell !m1 & buy a poor mom5t>y trifl+ cont5tm5t1 :i* ha? a /+ 9 ! tail ( x1 & leaves no?+ b vexation aft] x8 ,o ^! bruises 9 ,david's bones1 ^! brea*es 9 8 _s1 t loss ( ! joy ( 8 salvation6 ,let ^! tea* y :o are escap$ ! great hurt ( s91 to fe>1 at lea/1 to be hurt by x ?is way1 m ?an ev] y c expect to be help$ by x4 ,b !n1 ,i desire to add ?is 9 ! ?ird place1 t !re is provision made aga9/ ! disc\ragem5t ( ^? s\ls t desire n to s91 & yet s9 aga9/ _! desire4 ,if ! *all5ge ,i spoke ( be writt5 9 ?y consci5ce1 z x 7 ) ! po9t ( a diamond1 deeply engrav51 yet my belov$1 consid]1 t 8if any man s91 we h an advocate10 c4 ,!re is an express caution aga9/ ?y disc\ragem5t4 ,c]ta9ly our ,savi\r ha? provid$ = x4 ,s9ce ! case is s incid5t1 & ! supposition s ord9>y1 x is n conceivable t he ha? n caveat$ & secur$ ?y salvation 9 su* cases1 = he knew c]ta9ly be=e he p>don$ !e1 & visit$ !e at fir/1 t ?\ wa/ to be subject unto ?is necess>y burd5 ( s91 & t x w\ld (t5 times mole/ & tr\ble y1 & sometimes prevail ov] y4 ,all ?is he knew1 t :5 he %\ld ord] y\r =ces1 & draw out aga9/ s91 ) ! greate/ desire & resolution1 t yet y might be foil$ unexpect$ly1 & ?is 0 n unkn[n to him1 :5 he %[$ m]cy at fir/4 ,!re=e1 s9ce 8 love is un*angeable1 & 8 wisdom1 be+ inf9ite1 sai? x %\ld be s1 he w\ld nev] h ca/ 8 love on su* p]sons1 if ^! ?+s1 :i* 7 !n be=e him1 c\ld make him *ange4 ,n[1 ,i grant !re is m wond] 9 ! p>don ( foll[+ s9s1 ?an 9 ! fir/ p>don1 & !re=e y %\ld /ill love m1 & praise m4 ,b :at is ?is wond] to ! wond] ( 8 grace8 ,x is swall[$ up 9 t high] wond]1 = 8 ?\ghts & ways are n l ours1 8 voice is1 8,return1 ?\ backslid+ s9n]1 to ?y fir/ husb&1 ?\gh ?\ ha/ play$ ! h>lot40 ,!re=e1 ,i desire t :atsoev] be pres5t$ 9 t k9d1 to aggravate y\r s9s1 let x humble y m inde$1 & make y hate s91 b let x n h9d] y to ?9k z highly ( 8 m]cy & grace1 & to set t 9 ! heav5s above x4 ,s]mon ,,xxv4 #a ,john ii4 #a4--8;,& if any man s91 we h an advocate ) ! ,fa!r101 c4 ,x is ! natural (fice ( ! consci5ce to accuse a man 9 evil do+4 ,z e man by s9 is liable to ! judgm5t ( ! supreme c\rt ( heav51 s he is likewise subject to ! inf]ior c\rt ( 8 own consci5ce1 = ! mo/ high ,god ha? a deputy )9 e man's brea/1 t n only is a witness1 b a judge1 to fa/5 an accusation1 & pron\nce a s5t5ce ^u him accord+ to ! law ( ,god4 ,& :ile x is s1 t a man is accus$ 9 bo? c\rts1 at ! supreme tribunal1 & ! l[] h\se ( a man's own consci5ce1 :5 man's accus] is )9 him1 & ,god1 8 righte\s ,judge1 above him1 :o c come 9 to plead su* a man's cause8 ,a p]son self condemn$1 :o %all plead = 8 absolution8 ,if he _c b accuse himself1 & /op 8 m\?1 be+ guilty be=e ,god ( ! transgression ( all 8 law1 !n :at place = an advocate to accuse him1 or def5d 8 cause8 ,& :o is x t c ent] 9 ! li/s ) ,god1 :o1 because ! supreme & highe/ ,judge1 mu/ be bo? ,judge & p>ty8 ,:]e %all a daysman be f\nd to lay 8 h&s on bo?1 & advocate ! desp]ate-l cause ( s9n]s8 ,truly1 "h we _h be5 at an et]nal /&1 & "h _h ! bus9ess /uck = ev]1 = any?+ t ! creation c\ld imag9e1 _h n ! inf9ite grace & wisdom ( ,god op5$ !mselves to mank9d1 9 op5+ a door ( hope to brok5 & outlaw s9n]s4 ,& behold1 "h is ! provision made = ! security & salvation ( lo/ s\ls1--!re is "o able & mighty to save1--a p]son f\nd out fit = ?is advocation1 :o take? ! brok5 cause ( s9n]s 9 h&1 & pleads x out1 & makes out ju/ice to be = !m1 & n aga9/ !m1--8,if any man s91 we h an advocate10 c4 ,!re is "o ?+ import$1 t s9 make? a man liable to a *>ge & accusation1 & br+s him "u ! haz>d ( judgm5t4 ,inde$ x is h>d en\gh to endure an accus+ consci5ce1 & a _s w\nd$ ) ! appreh5sion ( wra?4 ,:5 our ,savi\r w\ld express great affliction1 he do? x ?us--8,a man's enemies %all be ^? ( 8 own h\se40 ,if a dome/ic enemy be s ill1 :at %all a bosom enemy be1 :5 a man's accus] is n only beside him1 b )9 him1--n only 9 ! h\se ) him1 b 9 ! field too1--c>ri$ ab\t ) him :i!rsoev] he goe?1 s t he c h no retir+ or )draw+ place f x6 ,inde$1 "s poor s\ls make a mad escape f "u ! *all5ge ( _! consci5ces1 !y get away f _! keep]s to m excess 9 s91 or make "s va9 div]sion to company1 & o!r ?+s ( ! _w4 ,b ! end !re( %all be m bitt]ness1 = t w n /ill sleep )9 !m1 b %all awake ^u !m ) m t]ror1 & "o day put !m 9 su* a po/ure1 t all ! com=ts ( ! _w %all be b z a drop ( wat] to a man 9 a burn+ fev]1 or z oil to a flame4 ,b1 z ,i told y1 t is n ! greate/ matt]1 to be self accus$1 & self-condemn$1 if !re 7 n a high] tribunal1 :i* ?is process orig9ally fl[s f1 "o great] ?an ! consci5ce1 :o speaks to u 9 8 ^w1 & ha? writt5 8 *>ge & s5t5ce aga9/ u1 & ?is is x :i* sets ! s\l mo/ on edge1 & x is b ! v appreh5sion ( t high] judgm5t1 :i* is ! gall & wormwood1 ! poison ( ^? *all5ges 9 ! consci5ce4 ,i w\ld desire y to look ^u ?is1 & consid] t !re is a s5t5ce pass$ 9 ! ^w ( ,god ^u all y\r actions1 t ! wra? ( ,god is reveal$ 9 ! scriptures z due to y1 h[ev] y may flatt] y\rselves 9 y\r s9s1 & fancy an immunity f wra?1 ?\gh y live 9 s94 ,i wi% ye 7 once p]suad$ ( ?is1--t all s9n]s mu/ once appe> be=e ,god's tribunal & he> ! righte\s s5t5ce ( ! du5ess ( puni%m5t pron\nc$2 ,i say1 all mu/ once appe>1 ei!r to he> & believe x1 or to see x execut$4 ,! wisdom ( ,god requires1 t all m5's guilt1 :i* is a transgression ( ! law1 %\ld once come to a judicial trial & decision by ! law1 & ei!r ?is mu/ be done 9 y\r own consci5ces "h1 t ye may si/ y\rselves be=e him1 & take ) y\r s9s1 & humble y\rselves 9 8 sight1 & !n ! matt] is put ov] ^u a ,m$iator1 or else y mu/ give him leave1 nay he w take leave to cite y to appe>1 to see ! s5t5ce execut$ :i* 0 pron\nc$1 s9ce ye w\ld n apply x to y\r own he>ts4 ,o6 happy is t s\l t anticipates t great day ( f9al judgm5t1 by a previ\s self judgm5t & self trial4 ,well1 !n1 ha? ! scriptures includ$ all "u s91 t all m5 might be guilty & e m\? /opp$ be=e ,god1 ,rom4 iii4 #ai4 ,:at %all we d !n8 ,s9ce righte\sness & ju/ice is aga9/ u1 :o c plead = u8 ,x w\ld seem t !re c\ld be no relax+1 no repeal+1 no disp5s+ ) ?is law at lea/ t if !re be any?+ ( t k9d1 t righte\sness & judgm5t c h no h& 9 x4 ,yet1 behold1 :at foll[s1 8we h an advocate10 c4 ,& an advocate's (fice is to sue out ! cli5t's "r1 f pr9ciples ( ju/ice4 ,else:]e ,*ri/ ha? ! (fice ( a ,judge1 "h he is an advocate = ! p>ty1 & bo? ( ^! may h a com=table consid]ation1 ,john v4 #bb4 8,! ,fa!r judge? no man1 b ha? committ$ all judgm5t to ! ,son40 ,& yet1 "h we h an advocate ) ! ,fa!r1 & t is1 ) ! ,fa!r z judge4 ,^! d n cross "o ano!r1 b make out our abundant consolation1 t "o entire (fice ( our ,savi\r is repres5t$ "u all ^! v>i\s notions suit$ to our capacity4 ,a ,judge he is yea1 8 tribunal is ! highe/ & supreme1 f :i* !re is no appeal1 ! ultimate decision lies "h ( all capital or s\l cases & causes4 ,x is true1 ! ,fa!r do? n :olly dive/ himself ( judgm5t & au?ority 9 ! matt]s ( life & dea?1 = ! gospel is 8 contrivance1 z x 0 ! ,son's1 b ,*ri/ is1 z x 71 sub/itut$ 8 viceg]5t1 9 ! adm9i/ration ( ! second cov5ant4 ,y read ( a prep>atory tribunal erect$ 9 ! ^w by ,god ! ,creator1 t is1 ( ! law :i* condemns u4 ,n[1 su* is ! m]cy & grace1 & free love ( ,god1 t he ha? relax$ t s5t5ce z to ! p]sons4 ,he ha? n tak5 t advantage :i* 9 ju/ice he _h aga9/ u1 b ^u "s valuable consid]ations ha? committ$ to ! ,son a royal p[] ( prescrib+ new laws ( life & dea?1 & new t]ms ( salvation1 & ,*ri/ hav+1 at 8 ,fa!rs w1 satisfi$ ! law1 9 :at x did ?reat5 u1 he is1 z x 71 9 comp5sation ( su* a great s]vice1 made ,"l & ,k+ 8bo? ( ! dead & liv+10 7,rom4 xiv4 #i17 & 8all ?+s 9 heav5 & e>? are giv5 to him10 ,matt4 xxviii4 #ah1 ,john xiii4 #c4 ,& !re=e1 :atev] s\l is aggriev$ "u ! accusation & *>ge ( ! law1 ha? lib]ty1 yea1 & is call$ to x1 ( duty1 to appeal unto ?is new erect$ tribunal1 :]e ,*ri/ sits to disp5se life accord+ to ! t]ms ( grace & he may be sure ! ,fa!r w n judge him accord+ to ! law1 if ! ,son absolve him 9 ! gospel4 ,n[1 ) ?is x consi/s1 t he :o ha? all f9al judgm5t 9 8 h&1 yet is our advocate 9 ano!r consid]ation1 z we consid] ,god ! ,fa!r sitt+ ^u ! tribunal ( ju/ice1 & proce$+ accord+ to ! t]ms & t5or ( 8 fir/ law1 or cov5ant ( life & dea?4 ,!n ,*ri/ comes 9 ) 8 advocation = poor s9n]s1 & su/a9s _! p]sons1 & ma9ta9s _! cause1 ev5 f ! pr9ciples ( ju/ice4 ,he pres5ts 8 satisfactory sacrifice & pleads t we are n to be *>g$ ) t puni%m5t t he ha? suff]$1 because he ha? inde$ fulfill$ our legal righte\sness1 & by ?is means ! law's m\? is /opp$1 :i* _h /opp$ our m\?1 & ! s9n] is absolv$1 :o 0 f\nd guilty4 ,?us y see ! salvation & absolution ( believ]s is wond]fully secur$1 = !re is a s5t5ce = x 9 ! c\rt ( ! gospel1 pron\nc$ by ! ,son4 ,b le/ y ?9k he %\ld usurp su* an absolute p[]1 !n he>1 t he is an advocate to plead out ! equity & ju/ice ( x1 be=e ! v tribunal ( ! law1 t ! law itself be+ ! rule1 ! ,fa!r himself1 :o made ! law1 be+ ! ,judge1 ! poor s\l t flies unto him z a refuge1 may be sav$1 s9ce :at x crav$ ( u x gets 9 him1 & is z fully satisfi$ t way1 z x c\ld h be5 by u4 ,!re=e1 t same righte\sness :i* bids condemn ! s9n]1 comm&s to save ! believ] 9 ,*ri/1 ?\gh a s9n]4 ,:at %all a s\l !n fe>8 ,:o %all condemn8 ,x is ,*ri/ t ju/ifie?1 = he is judge ( life & dea? & t is mu*4 ,b x is ! ,fa!r t ju/ifie?1 & t is m :atsoev] tribunal y may be cit$ unto1 y may be sure4 ,is x ! gospel8 ,!n ! ,son is judge4 ,is x ! law8 ,!n ! ,son is advocate4 ,he w n only give life himself1 b see t 8 ,fa!r d x1 & w>rant y f all back haz>ds4 ,nay1 be=e ! matt] %all misgive1 z he comes d[n f (f ! ?rone1 to /& at ! b> & plead = s9n]s1 :o devolve !mselves ^u him1 s he w n sp>e if ne$ require1 to degrade himself fur!r1 if ,i may say s1 & ( an advocate become a supplicant4 ,& truly he ceas$ n 9 ! days ( 8 fle% to pray = u1 8) /rong cries & te>s10 ,heb4 v4 #g4 ,& n[ he /ill lives to make int]cession = u4 ,he c turn f ! plea ( ju/ice1 to ! int]cession & supplication ( m]cy1 & if /rict ju/ice w n help him1 yet grace & fav\r he is sure w n disappo9t him4 ,!re is a div9e contexture ( ju/ice & m]cy 9 ! bus9ess ( man's r$emption1 & !re is no?+ s mu* decl>es inf9ite wisdom1 z ! me?od1 ord]1 & frame ( x4 ,m]cy might h be5 %[$ to s9n]s1 9 graci\s & free p>don ( _! s9s1 & disp5s+ ) ! puni%m5t due to _! p]sons1 yet ! ,"l's ju/ice & fai?fulness 9 t fir/ comm9ation might be wrong$ & disappo9t$ by x1 if no satisfaction %\ld be made = su* inf9ite (f5ces1 if ! law 7 :olly made void bo? 9 ! puni%m5t1 z also to ! p]son4 ,!re=e 9 ! inf9ite dep?s ( ,god's wisdom !re 0 a way f\nd out to decl>e bo? m]cy & ju/ice1 to make bo? to %9e glori\sly 9 ?is "w1 & inde$ t is ! great wond] ( m5 & angels1 su* a conjunction or con/ellation ( div9e attributes 9 "o "w4 ,& inde$1 x is only ! mo/ happy & fav\rable aspect 9 :i* we c behold ! div9e ,maje/y4 ,! ,psalmi/1 ,psalm lxxxv41 expects mu* good f ?is conjunction ( ! cele/ial attributes1 & progno/icates salvation to be ne> at h&1 & all good ?+s1 z ! imm$iate effect ( x4 ,!re is a meet+ !re1 z x 71 ( "s hon\rable p]sonages1 7v]4 #aj1 #aa7 su* z are 9 heav54 ,! meet+ is /range1 if y consid] ! p>ties1--,m]cy & ,tru?1 ,righte\sness & ,peace4 ,if ,m]cy & ,peace _h met ?us fri5dly1 x _h be5 less wond]1 b x w\ld seem1 t ,righte\sness & ,tru? %\ld /& (f1 or meet only to reason & dispute ! bus9ess ) ,m]cy4 ,b "h is ! wond]1--,m]cy & ,tru? meet 9 a fri5dly mann]1 & 8kiss "o ano!r40 ,!re is a p]fect agreem5t & h>mony among/ !m1 ab\t ?is matt] ( our salvation4 ,!re 0 a k9d ( p>t+ at man's fall1 b !y met aga9 at ,*ri/'s bir?4 ,"h is ! unit+ pr9ciple1 8,tru? spr++ out ( ! e>?40 ,because he :o is 8! tru? & ! life1 0 to spr+ out ( ! e>? !re=e0 righte\sness w look d[n f heav51 & c\nt5ance ! bus9ess1 & ?is w make all ( !m to meet ) a lov+ salutation4 ,n[1 z ?is 0 ! contexture ( ! div9e attributes 9 ! bus9ess ( r$emption1 s our ,"l & ,savi\r take? ^u him div]s names1 (fices1 & ex]cises1 diff]5t functions = u because he kn[e? t 8 ,fa!r may ju/ly exact ( man p]sonal satisfaction1 & ha? him at ?is disadvantage1 & t he might h refus$ to h accept$ any o!r satisfaction f ano!r p]son4 ,!re=e he puts on ! habit & =m ( a supplicant & int]cessor = u1 & s :ile he 0 9 ! fle%1 he ceas$ n to (f] up 8pray]s & supplications ) /rong cries & te>s10 & he is said /ill 8to make int]cession = u40 ,z he le>n$ ob$i5ce1 ?\gh a ,son1 s he le>n$ to be a humble supplicant1 ?\gh equal ) ,god4 ,because our claim dep5ds :olly on grace1 he came (f ! b5*1 & /ood at ! b>1 n only plead+ b pray+ = u1 entreat+ fav\r & m]cy to u4 ,& !n1 he p]sonates an advocate 9 ano!r consid]ation1 & pleads ^u t]ms ( ju/ice1 t we be p>don$1 because 8 ,fa!r once hav+ accept$ him 9 our /ead he gave a satisfaction 9 value equal to our debt1 & p]=m$ all t we 7 p]sonally b\nd to4 ,s !n y may und]/& h[ x is p>tly an act ( ju/ice1 p>tly an act ( m]cy1 9 ,god to =give s9 to believ]s1 ?\gh inde$ m]cy & grace is ! pr$om9ant +r$i5t1 because love & grace 0 ! v fir/ rise & spr+ ( s5d+ a ,savi\r & ,r$eem]1 & s ! orig9al ( t v pur*ase & price4 ,he freely s5t 8 ,son1 & freely accept$ him 9 our /ead1 b once /&+ 9 our room ju/ice craves t no m be exact$ ( u1 s9ce he ha? done ! bus9ess himself4 ,a s9n] /&s accus$ 9 8 own consci5ce1 & be=e ,god1 !re=e1 to ! end t we get no wrong1 !re is a tw(old advocate giv5 u1 "o 9 ! e>?1 9 our consci5ces1 ano!r 9 ! heav5s ) ,god4 ,*ri/ is gone up to ! highe/ tribunal1 :]e ! cause receives a def9itive s5t5ce1 & !re he manage? x above1 s t ?\gh ,satan %\ld obtrude ^u a poor s\l a wrong s5t5ce 9 its own consci5ce1 & br+ d[n a false & c\nt]feit act1 z x 71 extract$ out ( ! regi/] ( heav51 :]eby to deceive ! poor s\l1 & condemn x 9 itself1 yet !re is no haz>d above1 he d>e n appe> !re1 be=e ! highe/ c\rt1 = he ha? already succumb$ on e>?4 ,:5 ,*ri/ 0 "h1 ! pr9ce ( ! _w 0 judg$ & ca/ out1 & s he w nev] once put 9 an accusation into heav51 because he kn[e? our fai?ful advocate is !re1 :]e no?+ c pass )\t 8 k & cons5t4 ,& ?is is a great com=t1 t all inf]ior s5t5ces 9 ?y p]plex$ consci5ce1 :i* ,satan1 ?r\gh viol5ce ha? impos$ ^u !e1 are resc9d$ above 9 ! highe/ c\rt1 & %all n /& to ?y prejudice1 :oev] ?\ be t desire/ to =sake s9 & come to ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,b h[ do? ,*ri/ plead8 ,c he plead u n guilty8 ,c he excuse or def5d our s9s8 ,no1 t is n ! way4 ,t accusation ( ! ^w & law aga9/ u is confess$1 is prov51 all is und5iably cle>1 b1 he pleads satisfi$1 ?\gh guilty1--he pres5ts 8 satisfactory sacrifice & ! sav\r ( t p]fumes heav51 & pacifie? all4 ,he %[s ,god's bond & dis*>ge ( ! receipt ( ! sum ( our debt1 & ?us is he cle>$1 & we absolv$4 ,!re=e ,i desire y1 :oev] y are t are *all5g$ = s91 & ! transgression ( ! law1 if ye w\ld h a solid way ( satisfaction & peace to y\r consci5ces1 take ) y\r guilt9ess4 ,plead n 8n guilty40 ,d n excuse or ext5uate1 b aggravate y\r guilt4 ,nay1 9 ?is y may help ,satan1 accuse y\rselves1 & say t y "k m evil 9 y\rselves ?an he do? & op5 t up be=e ,god4 ,b 9 ! meantime1 consid] h[ x is manag$ above4 ,plead ?\ also 8satisfi$ 9 ,*ri/ ?\gh guilty10 & s ?\ maye/ say to ?y accus]1 8,if ?\ ha/ any ?+ to object aga9/ me1 :y ,i may n be sav$1 ?\gh a s9n]1 ?\ mu/ g up to ! highe/ tribunal to propone x1 ?\ mu/ come be=e my judge & advocate above1 b =asmu* z ?\ do/ n appe> !re1 x is b a lie1 & a murd]+ be40 ,n[ ?is is ! way t ! ,_s advocates = u 9 our consci5ces1 ,john xiv4 & xv4 #bf4 is r5d]$ "h 8,advocate10 !re 8,com=t]40 ,bo? suit well1 & may be conjo9$ 9 "o1 & giv5 to bo?1 = bo? are com=table advocates1--,*ri/ ) ! ,fa!r1 & ! ,_s ) u4 ,*ri/ is gone above = x1 & he s5t ! ,_s 9 8 /ead4 ,z ,god ha? a deputy judge 9 man1 t is1 man's consci5ce1 s ! ,son1 our advocate ) ,god1 ha? a deputy advocate to plead ! cause 9 our consci5ce1 & ?is he do?1 p>tly by op5+ up ! ,scriptures to u & mak+ u und]/& ! way ( salvation 9 !m1 p>tly manife/+ 8 own works & ,god's gifts 9 u by a sup]add$ light ( te/imony1 & p>tly by com=t+ u aga9/ all outw>d & inw>d sorr[s4 ,sometimes he pleads ) ! s\l aga9/ ,satan 8n guilty10 = ,satan is a sl&]\s & a false accus]1 & c>es n calumni>i =tit] ul aliquid hreat1 to calumniate /\tly1 & he kn[e? some?+ w /ick47#bed7 ,he w n only object kn[n s9s & transgressions ( ! law1 b 8 mann] is to ca/ a mi/ ^u ! eye ( ! s\l1 & d>k5 all its graces1 & !n he br+s =? 8 process1 t !y h no grace1 no fai? 9 ,*ri/1 no love to ,god1 no sorr[ = s94 ,9 su* a case1 x is ! ,_s's (fice to plead x out to our consci5ces1 t we are n totally guilty1 z we are *>g$1 & ?is is n s mu* a cle>+ ( ourselves1 z a v9dication ( ! free gifts ( ,god1 :i* lie "u 8 asp]sion & reproa*4 ,inde$1 if !re be a great /ress "h1 &1 = wise reasons1 ! ,_s =be> to plead out ?is po9t1 b leave a poor s\l to puddle x out alone1 & scrape its evid5ces toge!r 9 ! d>k1--,i say1 if ?\ f9d ?is too h>d = !e to plead n guilty !n my advice is1 t ye wave & susp5d t "q4 ,yield x n :olly1 b r h x entire1 & d z if x 7 n4 ,suppose t article & po9t 7 ga9$ aga9/ !e1 :at w\ld/ ?\ d next8 ,c]ta9ly1 ?\ mu/ say1 ,i w\ld !n seek grace & fai? f him :o give? lib]ally4 ,i w\ld !n lab\r to receive ,*ri/ 9 ! promises4 ,i say1 d t n[1 & ?\ take/ a %ort & comp5di\s way to w9 ?y cause1 & ov]come ,satan4 ,let t be ?y /udy1 & he ha? done ) x4 ,b 9 any *all5ge ab\t ! transgression ( ! law1 or des]t ( et]nal wra?1 ! ,_s mu/ n plead 8n guilty10 = ?\ mu/ confess t1 b 9 z f> z he drive? at a fur!r conclusion1 to drive !e away f hope & confid5ce to despond5cy ( _s1 9 s f> ! ,_s cle>s up unto ! consci5ce t ?is do? n[ise foll[ f t confession ( guilt9ess1 s9ce !re is a ,savi\r t ha? satisfi$ = x1 & invites all to come1 & accept him = _! ,"l & ,savi\r4 ,s]mon ,,xxvi4 #a ,john ii4 #a4--8,we h an advocate ) ! ,fa!r1 ,jesus ,*ri/ ! righte\s40 ,!re is no settlem5t to ! _s ( a s9n] t is once t\*$ ) ! s5se ( 8 s9s1 & appreh5sion ( ! ju/ice & wra? ( ,god1 b 9 "s cle> & di/9ct und]/&+ ( ! gr\nds ( consolation 9 ! gospel1 & ! me?od ( salvation reveal$ 9 x4 ,!re is no solid peace giv+ answ] to ! *all5ges ( ! law & ?y own consci5ce1 b 9 ! advocation ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,savi\r ( s9n]s4 ,& !re=e ! apo/le propones x "h = ! com=t ( believ]s :o are incid5t to be surpris$ ?r\gh ! sudd5ness ( s91 & (t5 deceiv$ by ! subtlety ( ,satan1 ^: s\ls' desires & s9c]e endeav\rs are to be kept f iniquity1 & !re=e !y are made to groan )9 !mselves1 & sometimes sadly to conclude aga9/ !mselves1 ^u ! prevail+ ( s94 ,"h is ! cordial1 ,i say4 ,he pres5ts to !m ,jesus ,*ri/ /&+ be=e ! b> ( heav51 & plead+ 8 satisfaction 9 ! "n ( su* s\ls1 & s suit+ =? an exemption & dis*>ge = !m f _! s9s4 ,s he pres5ts u ) ! mo/ com=table aspect1 ,*ri/ /&+ betwe5 u & ju/ice1 ! ,m$iator int]pos$ betwe5 u & ! ,fa!r1 s !re c come no h>m to su* poor s9n]s1 except x come ?r\gh 8 sides fir/1 & no s5t5ce c pass aga9/ !m1 unless he succumb 9 8 righte\s cause 9 heav54 ,! /r5g? ( ,*ri/'s advocation = believ]s consi/s p>tly 9 8 qualification = ! (fice1 p>tly 9 ! gr\nd & f\ndation ( 8 cause4 ,8 qualification we h 9 ?is v]se1 ! gr\nd & f\ndation ( 8 plead+ 9 ! next v]se1 9 t 8he is ! propitiation = our s9s10 & ^u ?is v gr\nd 8 advocation is bo? j & effectual4 ,e ^w holds out "s fitness1 & !re=e e ^w drops out consolation to a tr\bl$ s\l4 8,) ! ,fa!r10 speaks out ! relation he & we /& 9 to ! ,judge4 ,he ha? n to d ) an au/]e & rigid ,judge1 t is implacable & unsatisfiable1 :o w ne$s adh]e p]emptorily to ! lett] ( ! law1 = !n we %\ld be all undone4 ,if !re 7 n "s pat]nal affection1 & fa!rly clem5cy & mod]ation 9 ! ,judge1 if he 7 n s dispos$1 z to make "s c&id int]pretation ^u x1 & 9 "s mann] to relax ! s5t5ce1 z to our p]sonal suff]+1 we c\ld nev] /& be=e him1 nor ne$$ any advocate appe> = u4 ,b "h is ! great com=t1--he is ,*ri/'s ,fa!r & our ,fa!r1 s himself told u1 7,john xx4 #ag17 8,i g to my ,fa!r & y\r ,fa!r1 & my ,god & y\r ,god40 ,& !re=e we may be p]suad$ t he w n take advantage1 ev5 9 t :i* he ha? 9 ju/ice1 ( u1 & ?\gh we be appreh5sive ( 8 ang]1 9 our fail+s & (f5ces1 & ?is makes u (t5 to be bo? afraid & a%am$ to come to him1 measur+ him aft] ! mann] ( m51 :o are soon angry1 & (t5 implacably angry4 ,we imag9e t he _c b repel & put back our petitions1 & !re=e we h n ! boldness to (f] !m1 yet he cease? n to be our ,fa!r & ,*ri/'s ,fa!r4 ,& if ye w\ld h ! "* ( a fa!r1 look 7,j]4 xxxi4 #ah17 h[ he /&s affect$ t[>ds a%am$ & conf\nd$ ,ephraim1 h[ 8 b[els move1 & 8 compassions ye>n t[>ds him z 8 pleasant *ild4 ,! tru? is1 9 su* a case1 9 :i* we are captives aga9/ our w1 & /umble aga9/ our purpose1 he pities u z a fa!r do? 8 *ildr51 kn[+ t we are b du/ & grass1 ,psal4 ciii4 #ac-ag4 ,see ! excell5t & sweet application ( ?is relation by ! ,psalmi/--if x /ir him1 x /irs up r ! affection ( pity1 ?an ! passion ( ang]4 ,he pities 8 poor *ild1 :5 he cries out ( viol5ce & oppression2 & !re=e1 !re are great hopes t our advocate ,jesus ,*ri/ %all prevail 9 8 suits = u1 because he1 ) :om he deals1--! ,fa!r1--loves him1 & loves u1 & w n /& ^u /rict t]ms ( ju/ice1 b r attemp] all ) m]cy & love4 ,he w c]ta9ly he> 8 well belov$ ,son1 = 9 him he is well pleas$1 8 s\l re/s & takes complac5cy 9 him1 & = 8 sake he adopts u to be 8 *ildr51 & !re=e he w bo? he> him 9 our behalf1 & our pray]s too1 = 8 "n's sake4 ,b ?is is sup]add$ to qualify our advocate1--he is ! ,*ri/ ( ,god1 ano9t$ = ?is v purpose1 & s ha? a fair & lawful call+ to ?is (fice4 ,he takes n ?is hon\r to himself1 b 0 call$ !reto ( 8 ,fa!r1 ,heb4 v4 #d4 ,z he did n make himself a prie/1 s he did n intrude ^u ! advocate%ip1 8b he t said1 ,?\ art my ,son call$ him to x40 ,if a man _h nev] s great ability to plead 9 ! law1 yet1 except he be lic5tiate & graduate1 he may n take ^u him to plead a cause4 ,b our ,"l ,jesus ha? bo? skill & au?ority1 he ha? bo? ! ability & ! (fice1 0 n a self intrud] or usurp]1 b ! c\ncil ( heav5 did lic5tiate him1 & graduate him = ! :ole (fice ( m$iator%ip3 9 :i* !re is ! greate/ /ay & support = a s9k+ s\l1 to "k t all ?is frame & fabric ( ! gospel 0 contriv$ by ,god ! ,fa!r1 & t he is ma/] build] 9 x4 ,s9ce x is s1 !re c no?+ control x or %ake x1 s9ce x is ! v w ( ,god1 8) :om we h to d10 t a m$iator %\ld /& betwe5 him & u1 & s9ce he ha? su* a m9d to cle> poor s\ls1 t he freely *oose? & give? !m an able ,advocate1 x is a great tok5 t he ha? a m9d to save z _m z come & submit to him & t he is ready to p>don1 :5 he prep>es s fit an ,advocate = u1 & ha? n left u alone to plead our own cause4 ,b ! ano9t+ ( ,*ri/ = x1 implies bo? & pot5tiam et pote/atem1 ! gifts = x z well z ! au?ority1 & ! ability z well z ! (fice1 = ,god ha? s+ul>ly qualifi$ him = x1--giv5 him ! ,_s above measure1 ,isa4 lxi4 #a4 ,he receiv$ gifts n only to di/ribute to m51 b to ex]cise = m51 & _! advantage1 ,psal4 lxviii4 #ah4 ,& !re=e ! ,fa!r seems to int]e/ himself 9 ! cause z x 7 8 own4 ,he furni%e? our ,advocate z if x 7 to plead ! cause ( 8 own ju/ice aga9/ u1 he upholds & /r5g!ns ,*ri/ 9 our cause1 z really z if x 7 8 own1 ,isa4 xlii4 #a1 #f1 :i* expresse? to u ! admirable h>mony & cons5t ( heav5 to ! salvation ( z _m z make ,*ri/ _! refuge1 & desire n to live 9 s94 ,?\gh !y be (t5 foil$1 yet !re is no haz>d ( ! fail+ ( _! cause above1 because our ,advocate ha? bo? excell5t skill1 & und\btable au?ority4 ,yea1 he is s fully qualifi$ = ?is t he is call$ ,jesus ! ,savi\r1 he is su* an ,advocate t he saves all he pleads =4 ,! be/ advocate may lose ! cause1 ei!r ?r\gh ! weakness ( itself1 or ! iniquity ( ! judge1 b he is ! ,advocate & ! ,savi\r1 t nev] succumb$ 9 8 und]tak+ = any s\l4 ,be _! s9s nev] s he9\s--_! accusation nev] s j & true--_! accus] nev] s p[]ful1 yet !y :o put _! cause 9 8 h&1 :o flee 9 hi!r = refuge be+ we>i$ ( ! bondage ( s9 & ,satan1 he ha? su* a preval5cy ) ! ,fa!r1 t _! cause _c misc>ry4 ,ev5 :5 ju/ice itself seems to be ! opposite p>ty1 yet he ha? su* m>vell\s success 9 8 (fice1 t ju/ice %all r meet amicably ) m]cy & peace1 & salute !m k9dly1 7,psal4 lxxxv4 #aj1 #aa17 z be+ satisfi$ by him1 t he come %ort 9 8 und]tak+4 ,b !re is ano!r p]sonal qualification ne$ful1 or all %\ld be 9 va91--8,jesus ! righte\s40 ,if he 7 n righte\s 9 himself1 he _h ne$ ( an advocate = himself1 & might n plead = s9n]s1 b he is righte\s & holy1 no guile f\nd 9 8 m\?1 )\t s91 an unblameable & unspott$ ,high ,prie/1 else he c\ld n m$iate = o!rs1 & su* an ,advocate too1 else he c\ld n plead = o!rs1 ,heb4 vii4 #bf4 ,z ?is p]fect$ 8 sacrifice1 t he (f]$ n = 8 own s9s1 nei!r ne$$ he1 s ?is completes 8 advocate%ip1 & gives x a mighty influ5ce = 8 poor cli5ts1 t he ne$s n plead = himself4 ,if1 !n1 ! law _c atta* our ,"l & ,savi\r1 c lay no claim to him1 or *>ge aga9/ him1 !n c]ta9ly1 all t he did behov$ to be = o!rs1 & s he /&s 9 a good capacity to plead = u be=e ! ,fa!r1 & to sue out a p>don to u1 ?\gh guilty1 = if ! j 0 deliv]$ = ! unju/1 & ! righte\s suff]$ = ! unrighte\s1 mu* m is x consi/5t ) ! ju/ice ( ! ,fa!r1 to deliv] & save ! unrighte\s & unju/ s9n] = ! righte\s ,advocate's sake4 8,if ye seek me1 !n let ^! g free10 sai? he1 ,john xviii4 #h4 ,s he 9 effect pleads ) ,god 8 ,fa!r1 ,o ,fa!r1 if ?\ deal ) me1 ! righte\s ,"o1 z ) an unrighte\s man1 !n1 9 all reason & ju/ice1 ?\ mu/ deal ) my poor cli5ts1 ?\gh unrighte\s1 z ) righte\s m54 ,if ju/ice ?\ght %e did me no wrong to puni% me1 ! righte\s1 !n let x n be ?\ght a wrong to ju/ice to p>don1 absolve1 & ju/ify ! unrighte\s4 ,n[1 if he be s righte\s a p]son1 x foll[s necess>ily1 t he ha? a righte\s cause1 = an hone/ man w n advocate an unju/ cause4 ,b h[ c ! cause ( believ]s be said to be righte\s1 :5 ju/ice itself1 & ! law1 indicts ! accusation aga9/ !m8 ,c !y plead n guilty1 or he = !m8 ,!re is a tw(old righte\sness1 9 relation to a tw(old rule1 a righte\sness ( /rict ju/ice1 9 relation to ! fir/ cov5ant1 & ?is _c be plead$1 t our cause is exactly con=mable to ! cov5ant ( works4 ,we _c1 nor ,*ri/ 9 our "n1 plead any ?+ f t1 :i* holds =? no?+ b p]sonal ob$i5ce1 or else p]sonal satisfaction4 ,b yet our cause may be f\nd to be righte\s1 9 relation to ! second cov5ant1 & ! rule & t]ms ( x1 9 z f> z ,god ha? reveal$ 8 acceptance ( a surety 9 our /ead & ha? disp5s$ ) ! rig\r ( ! law1 accord+ to t new law ( grace & righte\sness contemp]$ toge!r4 ,! cause ( a desp]ate lo/ s9n] may be su/a9$ be=e ! righte\s ,judge1 & x is ^u ?is new acc\nt t he pleads = u because he ha? satisfi$ 9 our /ead1 & n[ x is z righte\s & equitable ) ,god1 to %[ m]cy & =giv5ess to believ+ s9n]s1 z x is to reveal wra? & ang] aga9/ imp5it5t s9n]s4 ,i "k !re w be "s secret :isp]+s 9 y\r he>ts ^u ! he>+ ( ?is4 ,oh6 x is true1 x is a mo/ com=table ?+ = !m ^: advocate he is4 ,!re is no fe> ( ! misc>ry+ ( _! cause above1 b z = me1 ,i "k n if he be an advocate = me1 :e!r ,i may come into t s5t5ce1 8,we h an advocate10 c4 ,i confess x is true1 he is n an advocate = e "o1 = :ile he 0 "h1 he pray$ n = ! _w1 b !m t 7 giv5 him out ( ! _w1 7,john xvii471 mu* m w he n plead = ! _w1 :5 he is above4 ,he is r witness+ aga9/ ! unbeliev+ _w4 ,b yet1 ,i believe 8 advocation is n re/ra9$ only to ^? :o actually believe1 z nei!r 8 supplication 01 ,john xvii4 ,b z he pray$ = ^? :o %\ld h]eaft] believe1 s he /ill pleads = all ! elect n only to procure remission to ! p5it5t1 b rep5tance to ! imp5it5t4 ,!re is "o notable effect ( ! advocation & int]cession ( ,*ri/1 :i* inde$ is common to ! _w1 b p>ticul>ly int5d$ = ! elect1 t is1 ! pres5t susp5sion ( ! execution ( ! curse ( ! law1 by virtue :]e( !re is lib]ty to (f] ! gospel1 & call s9n]s to rep5tance4 ,no "q1 ! sp>+ ( ! _w1 ! =be>ance & long suff]+ ( ,god t[>ds s9n]s1 is ! result & fruit ( our ,"l's int]cession & advocation 9 heav51 & s1 ev5 ! elect h ! b5efit ( x be=e !y believe1 b x is s provid$1 t !y %all nev] s5sibly "k ?is1 nor h any special com=t f x1 till !y believe1 & s ,*ri/ do? n plead = p>don to _! s9s till !y rep5t4 ,he pleads ev5 be=e we rep5t1 b we _c "k x2 yet he pleads n t p>don be be/[$ be=e !y rep5t1 & s ! sav+ efficacy ( 8 advocation is peculi> & prop] 9 ! application to believ+ s\ls4 ,n[1 consid]1 ,i say1 :e!r or n ?\ be "o t f9ds ! p[] ( t p]suasion1--8,my little *ildr51 ,i write unto y t ye s9 n10 c4 ,can/ ?\ unfeign$ly say1 t x is ! desire & endeav\r ( ?y s\l n to s91 & t ?\ art p]suad$ to ?is1 n only f ! fe> & t]ror ( ,god1 b especially f 8 m]cy & goodness 9 ! gospel8 ,?is is "o "p ( ! "* ( su* z ,*ri/'s advocation is actually ext5d$ to4 ,moreov]1 be+ surpris$ ) s91 & ov]come beside ?y purpose1 & aga9/ ?y desire1 do/ ?\ appreh5d s9 z ?y greate/ mis]y1 & arraign ?yself be=e ! tribunal ( ,god1 or art ?\ atta*$ 9 ?y own consci5ce1 & ! law plead$ aga9/ !e1 be=e ! b> ( ?y own consci5ce8 ,!n1 ,i say1 accord+ to ?is scripture1 ?\ art ! s\l unto :om ?is com=t belongs1 ?\ art call$ ( ,god to decide ! controv]sy 9 ?y own consci5ce4 ,by fly+ up1 & appeal+ to t high] tribunal1 :]e ,*ri/ is advocate1 ?\ maye/ safely give ov]1 & tru/ ?y cause to him4 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 ,o h[ deplorable & rem$iless is ! condition ( ^? s\ls :o h no cause ( ?is k9d /at$ )9 _! own consci5ces1 :o are n pursu$ by ,satan & s91 b r at peace ) !m1 amicably agree+ ) !m1 act+ _! lu/s & w6 ,y :o h no bonds ^u y1 to re/ra9 y f s91 nei!r ! t]ror ( ! ,"l p]suade? yon1 nor ! love ( ,*ri/ con/ra9s y1 y c be kept f no belov$ s91 nor press$ to any s]i\s & spiritual lab\r 9 ,god's s]vice2 & !n :5 y s91 y h no accus] )91 or su* an "o z y suppress1 & suff] n to plead x out aga9/ y or cite y be=e ,god's tribunal4 ,i say unto y1 7&1 alas6 _m ( y are su*7 y d n1 y _c "k1 t y h an int]e/ 9 ?is ,advocate4 ,y c h no b5efit or sav+ advantage f ,*ri/'s plead+1 :ile y rema9 ?us 9 y\r s9s4 ,alas6 poor s\ls1 :at w ye d8 ,c y manage y\r own cause alone8 ,?\gh y defraud & deceive y\r own consci5ces n[1 ?\gh ye (f] viol5ce to !m1 d ye ?9k s to c>ry x above8 ,nay1 p]suade y\rselves y mu/ "o day appe>1 & none to speak = y1 ,god y\r ,judge1 y\r consci5ce y\r accus]1 & ,satan1 y\r torm5tor1 /&+ by1 & !n woe to him t is alone1 :5 ! ,advocate becomes ,judge4 ,9 t day bless$ are all ^? t h tru/$ 9 him1 & us$ him =m]ly z an ,advocate aga9/ s9 & ,satan1 b woe to ^? = ev]1 :o w\ld nev] suff] ?is cause to be plead$1 :ile !re 0 an ,advocate6 ,s]mon ,,xxvii4 #a ,john ii4 #b4--8;,& he is ! propitiation10 c4 ,"h is ! /r5g? ( ,*ri/'s plea1 & gr\nd ( 8 advocation1 t 8he is ! propitiation40 ,! advocate is ! prie/1 & ! prie/ is ! sacrifice1 & su* efficacy ?is sacrifice ha?1 t ! propitiatory sacrifice may be call$ ! v propitiation & pacification = s94 ,"h is ! m>r[ ( ! gospel1 & ^! are ! brea/s ( consolation :i* any poor s9n] might draw by fai?1 & br+ out s\l refre%m5t4 ,b truly1 x comes n out b by draw+1 & !re is no?+ fit = t b ! he>t1 t alone c suck out ( ^! brea/s ! milk ( consolation4 ,! well ( salvation 9 ! ^w is deep1 & _m ( y h no?+ to draw )1 y want ! bucket t %\ld be let d[n1 t is1 ! affectionate m$itation & consid]ation ( ! he>t1 & !re=e y g away empty4 ,y come full ( o!r c>es1 & desires1 & delights1 no empty room 9 y\r he>ts = ?is1 no s\l long+s & ?ir/+s aft] ! righte\sness ( ,god1 & !re=e y return z y came1 empty ( all solid & true refre%m5t4 ,oh1 t we c\ld draw x =? to y1 & !n drop x into y\r he>ts1 & make x desc5d into y\r consci5ces6 ,9 ^! words1 y may consid] m di/9ctly1 :o ?is is1 & !n1 = :om he is made a sacrifice1 & )al1 ! efficacy ( ?is sacrifice1 & ! suffici5cy4 ,:o ?is is1 is po9t$ out z ) ! f+]4 8,he is10 t is1 8,jesus ,*ri/1 ! righte\s40 ,! apo/le demon/rates him z a rem>kable p]son1 z 9 8 evangel ! ,bapti/ do?--8,behold ! ,lamb ( ,god1 :i* take? away ! s9s ( ! _w40 ,& ! *ur*1 7,isa4 lxii4 #a17 take? a special notice ( ?is p]son1 8,:o is ?is t come? f ,edom80 ,& t :i* make? him s rem>kable1 is 8 /range habit1 aft] ! tread+ ! w9e-press ( wra? alone1--t he 0 made a bloody sacrifice to pacify ,god4 ,& to %[ y h[ notable a p]son he is1 he is signally & em95tly po9t$ out by ! ,fa!r1 ,isa4 xlii4 #a1 8,behold my s]vant10 c1 z if he w\ld h ! eyes ( all m5 fix$ ^u him1 ) wond] & admiration4 ,& = ?is end1 he s+l$ him out f ! multitude1 by a voice f heav51 :i* te/ifi$ unto him p>ticul>ly1 8,?is is my well belov$ ,son1 he> him40 ,!re=e ! apo/le _h reason to say1 7#b ,cor4 v4 #ad47 t he is 8"o = all10 s notable an "o1 t he may s]ve = all4 ,he /&s 9 m value 9 ! c\nt ( ,god ?an all mank9d4 ,all creatures are ciph]s1 :i* be+ nev] s mu* multipli$1 come to no?+1 am\nt n beyond no?+1 b set him be=e !m1 put ,*ri/ on ! head ( !m1 & he signifies m ?an !y all d1 & gives !m all "s e/imation 9 ! c\nt4 ,& s !y /& 9 ,paul's calculation1 7,phil4 iii47 :i* he makes ) v great assurance & confid5ce1 8,yea1 d\btless1 ,i c\nt all dung1 b ! sup]excell5t k ( ,*ri/10--,*ri/ is only ! figure t ha? signification1 & gives signification to o!r ?+s4 ,b 9 ?is bus9ess1 ! consid]ation ( ! p]sons int]e/$1 he & u1 make? u behold a great emphasis 9 ! gospel4 ,he a propitiation1 & t = our s9s1 is a /range comb9ation ( wond]s4 ,if x _h be5 "s o!r p]son less di/ant f u1 t 7 ?us giv5 = u1 & /&+ 9 our room1 !n we %\ld h bett] und]/ood ! ex*ange4 ,?+s ( l wor?1 to be ?us %uffl$ toge!r1 & /& 9 "o ano!r's place1 is n s /range4 ,b betwe5 ! p]sons m5tion$1 him & u1 !re is su* an inf9ite di/ance1 t x is wond]ful h[ ! "o desc5ds to ! room ( ! o!r1 to become a sacrifice = u4 ,o t we c\ld express ?is to our own he>ts1 ) all ! emphasis t x ha?6 ,he ! ,"l1 & we ! s]vants2 he ! ,k+1 & we ! poor begg>s1 he ! brightness ( 8 ,fa!r's glory1 & we ! %ame & ignom9y ( ! :ole creation1 he c\nt+ x no robb]y to be equal ) ,god1 & be+ 9 ! =m ( ,god1 & we n equal to ! wor/ ( creatures1 because ( s91 & be+ 9 ! =m ( devils6 ,_h x be5 a holy & righte\s man = s9n]s1 x _h be5 a /range en\gh ex*ange1 b he is n only holy & h>mless1 b high] ?an ! heav5s4 ,o :at a va/ desc5t 0 ?is1 f heav5 to e>?1 f a ,"l to a s]vant1 f an et]nal ,_s to mortal fle%1 f ,god to creatures6 ,& to desc5d ?us f> = su* p]sons1 n only unwor?y 9 !mselves1 su* z c\ld n conciliate any lik+1 b su* z might procure loa?+1--z is describ$1 ,ezek4 xvi41 ,rom4 v4 #f1 #a ,pet4 iii4 #ah1--8:ile we 7 enemies10 & might h expect$ a commission] f heav51 ) v5geance aga9/ u4 ,behold h[ ! my/]i\s design ( love breaks up & op5s itself to ! _w1 9 s5d+ 8 own ,son = u6 ,& ?is is exce$+ly aggravat$ f ! absolute fre$om ( x1 t !re 0 no?+ to pre-engage him to x1 b inf9ite imp$im5ts 9 ! way to dissuade him1 _m imp$im5ts to 8 affection1 & _m difficulties to 8 p[]1 & !n1 no ga9 nor advantage to be expect$ f su* creatures1 not)/&+ ( su* an und]tak+ = !m4 ,n[1 h]e9 is ! /ronge/ support ( fai?1 & ! greate/ inc5tive to love1 & ! mightie/ p]suasive to ob$i5ce t c be4 ,i say1 ! /ronge/ support ( fai?1 =1 a s\l appreh5d+ ! greatness & he9\sness ( s9 & ! inviolabl5ess ( ,god's righte\sness1 ) ! purity ( 8 hol9ess1 c h>dly be p]suad$1 t any ?+ c comp5se t inf9ite wrong t is done to 8 ,maje/y1 ?\gh ord9>ily ! small & sup]ficial appreh5sion ( s9 makes a k9d ( facility 9 ?is1 or an empty cr$ulity ( ! gospel4 ,! reason :y mo/ m5 d n "q & d\bt ( ! gospel1 & ( _! acceptance be=e ,god1 is n because !y are e/abli%$ 9 ! fai?1 b r because !y d n s s]i\sly & deeply believe1 & pond] _! own s9s1 & ,god's hol9ess1 :i*1 if _m did1 !y w\ld f9d x a great] difficulty to atta9 to a solid & quiet+ p]suasion ( ! gr\nds ( ! gospel3 !y w\ld f9d mu* ado to settle t po9t ( ! read9ess ( ,god1 to p>don & accept s9n]s4 ,b n[1 ,i say1 all ?is difficulty1 & ^! cl\ds ( d\bts w evani% at ! bright appe>ance ( ?is ,sun ( righte\sness1 t is1 at ! solid consid]ation ( ! glori\s excell5cy ( him t 0 giv5 a ransom = u4 ,h]e9 ! s\l may be satisfi$1 t ,god is satisfi$1 :5 he consid]s :at a p]son ha? und]tak5 x1 ev5 ,jesus ! righte\s1 ! only ,son ( ,god1 9 :om 8 s\l delighte?1 ^: glori\s div9e ,maje/y puts ! /amp ( inf9ite wor? ^u all 8 suff]+s1 & raise? up ! dignity ( ! sacrifice1 beyond ! suff]+s ( all creatures4 ,= !re are two ?+s ne$ful = ! full satisfaction ( a tr\bl$ s\l1 t appreh5ds ! he9\sness ( s91 & height ( wra?1 no?+ c calm & settle ?is /orm1 b ! appe>ance ( two ?+s fir/ ( ,god's will+ness & read9ess to p>don s91 & save s9n]s1 next ( ! answ]abl5ess ( a ransom to 8 ju/ice1 t s !re may be no imp$im5t 9 8 way to =give4 ,n[1 let ?is once be e/abli%$ 9 ?y he>t t su* an "o1 s belov$ ( ,god & s equal to ,god1 is ! propitiation = our s9s t1 8,god ha? s5t 8 only begott5 ,son10 = ?is v bus9ess1 unrequir$ & unkn[n ( u !n1 !re is ! cle>e/ demon/ration ( ^! two ?+s t c be--( ! love ( ,god1 & ( ! wor? ( ! ransom4 ,:at difficulty c be suppos$ 9 x1 actually to p>don ?y he9\s s9s1 :5 8 love ha? ov]come inf9itely great] difficulties1 to s5d ,"o1 8 own ,son1 to procure p>don1 ,john iii4 ,c]ta9ly1 x _c b be ! v delight ( 8 he>t to =give s9s1 s9ce he 8sp>$ n 8 ,son0 to pur*ase x1 s9ce he ha? _h su* an ev]la/+ design ( love1 :i* broke out 9 ,*ri/'s com+4 ,& !n1 su* a p]son he is1 t ! m]it ( 8 suff]+s _c b be a valuable & suffici5t comp5sation to ju/ice = our p]sonal exemption1 because he is "o above all1 ( inf9ite highness4 ,& !re=e 8 l[ness ha? an inf9ite wor? 9 x1--( inf9ite fulness1 & !re=e 8 empt9ess is ( inf9ite price ( inf9ite glory1 & s 8 %ame is equival5t to ! %ame & mal$iction ( all mank9d4 ,s !n1 :atsoev] ?\ appreh5de/ ( ?y own s9s or ,god's hol9ess1 t seeme? to r5d] ?y p>don difficult1 lay b 9 ! balance ) t fir/1 ! free & ri* expression ( ! inf9ite love ( ,god1 9 s5d+ su* an "o = a ransom1 & sure1 t speaks z mu* to 8 read9ess & will+ness1 z if a voice spake x j n[ f heav51 & !n1 to take away all scruple1 lay ! inf9ite wor? ( 8 p]son1 :o is ! propitiation1 ) ?y s9s1 & x w c]ta9ly outweigh !m1 s t ?\ maye/ be fully quiet$1 & satisfi$ 9 t po9t1 t x is z easy = him to p>don1 z = !e to confess s9 & ask p>don1 nay t he is m ready to give x !e1 ?an ?\ to ask x4 ,b1 9 ! next place ,i desire y to look ^u ?is z ! greate/ inc5tive ( affection4 ,o h[ %\ld x inflame y\r he>ts to consid]1 t su* an "o became a sacrifice = our s9s1 to ?9k t angels ha? n su* a ^w to com=t !mselves )al6 ,^? innum]able companies ( angels1 :o left _! /ation1 & 7 once 9 dignity above u h n su* glad tid+s to report "o to ano!r 9 _! societies1 z we h4 ,!y _c say1 8,he is ! propitiation = our s9s40 ,?is is ! wond]ful my/]y1 t bless$ 8angels desire to look into40 ,!y gaze ^u x1 & fix ! eyes ( _! admiration ^u 8,god manife/$ 9 ! fle%10 wond]+ at ! *oice ( mortal man1 be=e immortal spirits1 t he is a ransom = !m1 & n = _! own bre?r5 :o left _! /ation4 ,h[ %\ld ?is ende> him to our s\ls1 & 8 w to our he>ts1 :o ha? s lov$ u1 & giv5 himself = u6 ,ha? he giv5 himself = u1 & %\ld we d5y ourselves to him1 especially :5 we consid] :at an inf9ite disp>ity is betwe5 ! wor? & diff]5ce 9 ! advantage ( x4 ,he gave 8 bless$ self a sacrifice1 he (f]$ himself to dea? = u1 n to pur*ase any ?+ to himself1 b life to u4 ,& :at is x he requires b y\r base & unwor?y self1--to (f] up y\r lu/s & s9s 9 a sacrifice by mortification1 & y\r he>ts & affections 9 a ?anksgiv+ (f]+1 :]e9 y\r own greate/ ga9 lies too8 ,= ?is is truly to f9d & save y\rselves1 ?us to quit y\rselves to him4 ,! efficacy ( ?is is hold5 out 9 ! ^w1 8propitiation = our s9s40 ,! virtue ( ,*ri/'s sacrifice is to pacify ju/ice & make ,god propiti\s1 t is1 fav\rable & m]ciful to s9n]s4 ,9 :i* !re are ?ree consid]able ?+s import$4 ,"o is t s9 is ! cause ( enmity betwe5 ,god & man1 & sets u at an inf9ite di/ance--t s9 is a he9\s provocation ( 8 wra?4 ,ano!r is express$1 t ,*ri/ is ! propitiation1--9 opposition to t provocation1 he pacifies wra?1 & !n conciliates fav\r by ! sacrifice ( himself4 ,all ! expressions ( ! gospel import ! damnable & deplorable e/ate t s9 puts man into1 reconciliation imports ! /&+ enmity & feud betwe5 ,god & man1 propitiation imports ! provocation ( ! holy & j indignation ( ,god aga9/ man1 ! fuel :]e( is our s9s1 ju/ification implies ! lo/ & condemn$ e/ate ( a s9n]1 "u ! s5t5ce & curse ( ! law4 ,all t is 9 ! gospel rem9ds u ( our orig9al1 ( ! =lorn e/ate 9 :i* he f\nd u1 none pity+ u nor able to help u4 ,i w\ld desire t ?is might fir/ take impression on y\r he>ts1--t s9 sets ,god & man at inf9ite di/ance1 & n only di/ance1 b disaffection & enmity4 ,x ha? s[n ! se$s ( t w(ul discord1 & k9dl$ t cont5tion1 :i*1 if x be n qu5*$ by ! blood ( ,*ri/1 w burn to ev]la/+1 s t none c dwell ) x1 & yet s9n]s mu/ dwell 9 x4 ,!re is a provok+ quality 9 x1 fit to ali5ate ! holy he>t ( ,god1 & to inc5se 8 indignation1 :i*1 :5 once x is k9dl$ :o c /& be=e x8 ,d b consid] :at y conceive ( wrongs done to y1 h[ !y /ir y\r passions & provoke y\r pati5ce s t !re is mu* ado to get y pacifi$1 & :at he9\sness mu/ !n be 9 y\r (f5ces aga9/ ,god1 bo? 9 reg>d ( numb] & k9d8 ,o t y c\ld b imp>tially weigh ?is matt]1 y w\ld f9d1 t 9 ! view ( ,god all wrongs & injuries betwe5 m5 evani%4 8,aga9/ !e1 !e only1 h ,i s9n$40 ,t relation & respect ( s9 to ,god1 exhau/s all o!r respects ( injuries t[>ds m54 ,x is true1 t 8 ,maje/y is free f passion1 & is n commov$ & tr\bl$ z y\r spirits are4 ,yet su* is ! provok+ nature ( s91 t x cries = v5geance1 & br+s a s9n] "u ! dreadful s5t5ce ( div9e wra?1 :i* he bo? pron\nce? & c execute )\t any inw>d commotion or di/urbance ( _s4 ,b1 because we conceive ( him aft] our mann]1 !re=e he speaks 9 su* t]ms to u4 ,b t :i* he w\ld signify by x is1 t ! s9n] is 9 z dreadful & damnable a condition by s91 z if ! ,"l 7 mightily inflam$ ) ang] & rage4 ,! j puni%m5t is z due & c]ta9 z if he 7 subject to su* passions z we are1 & s mu* ! m c]ta91 t he is n4 ,n[ ,i desire y to consid]1 h[ mightily ! he9\sness ( s9 is aggravat$1 p>tly by ! quality ( ! p]sons1 & p>tly by ! consid]ation ( 8 b5efits to u4 ,a great man res5ts a light wrong heavily1 because 8 p]son makes ! wrong heavi]4 ,o6 :at d y ?9k ! ,mo/ ,high %\ld d consid]+ 8 inf9ite di/ance f u1 8 glori\s maje/y & greatness1 8 pure hol9ess1 8 absolute p[] & supremacy8 ,:at vile & abom9able *>act]s ( presumption & rebellion d all ^! impr9t ^u disob$i5ce6 ,%all he suff] himself to be despis$ & neglect$ ( m51 :5 !re is no petty creature above ano!r1 b w be jeal\s ( 8 cr$it1 & v9dicate himself f contempt8 ,& !n1 :5 +ratitude is m+l$ 9 ) rebellion1 x makes s9 exce$+ s9ful1 & s9ful s9 exce$+ provok+4 ,to proclaim op5 w> aga9/ ! holy & righte\s w ( him to :om we owe ourselves1 & all t we are or h1 to d evil1 because he is good1 & be un?ankful1 because he is k9d to take all 8 own memb]s1 faculties1 creatures1 & employ !m z in/rum5ts ( di%on\r aga9/ himself1 !re is "h fuel = fe$+ ev]la/+ indignation1 !re is no indignity1 no vil5ess1 no wick$ness to ?is4 ,all ! provocations ( m51 h[ j soev]1 are 9 ! sight ( ?is gr\ndless & va91 l a *ild's indignation4 ,all are b imag9>y injuries1 consi/+ b 9 op9ion1 9 reg>d ( t :i* s9 ha? 9 ! bosom ( x aga9/ ,god4 ,b h[ %all any satisfaction be made = ! injury ( s98 ,:at %all pacify 8 ju/ly des]v$ ang]8 ,"h is ! "q inde$1 t w\ld h driv5 ! :ole _w to a nonplus1 if once ! maje/y & hol9ess ( ,god _h be5 se54 ,b ! ignorance ( ,god's greatness1 & m5's s9fulness1 made ! _w to fancy "s expiations ( s91 & satisfactions to ,god1 p>tly by sacrifices ( bea/s1 p>tly by pray]1 & rep5tance = s9s4 ,s]mon ,,xxviii4 #a ,john ii4 #c4--8;,& h]eby we d "k t we "k him1 if we keep 8 comm&m5ts40 ,?is age pret5ds to mu* k beyond =m] ages1 k1 ,i say1 n only 9 o!r natural arts & sci5ces1 b especially 9 religion4 ,:e!r !re be any great advancem5t 9 o!r k1 & improvem5t ( t :i* 01 to a fur!r ext5t & cle>ness1 ,i _c judge1 b ,i believe !re is n mu* ( x 9 ?is nation1 nor d we s mu* pret5d to x4 ,b1 we talk ( ! enl>gem5ts ( div9e k1 & ! break+ up ( a cle>] light 9 ! po9t ( religion1 9 respect ( :i* we look on =m] times1 z ! times ( ignorance & d>kness1 :i* ,god w9k$ at4 ,if x 7 s inde$1 ,i %\ld ?9k ! "t happy1 & bless ! days we live 91 = z _m s\r & sad accid5ts z !y are mix$ )al4 ,inde$1 if ! v>iety ( books1 & multiplicity ( disc\rses ^u religion1 if ! multitude ( disputes ab\t po9ts ( tru?1 & frequ5cy ( s]mons1 might be held = a suffici5t pro( ( ?is pret5sion1 we %\ld n want /ore en\gh ( k & light4 ,b1 ,i fe> t ?is is n ! t\*/one ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 accord+ to :i* we may try ! tru? ( ?is ass]tion1 t ?is is n ! rule1 by :i* to measure ei!r ! tru?1 or degrees ( our k1 b = all t1 we may be ly+ buri$ 9 ,egyptian d>kness1 & :ile su* a light seems to %9e ab\t u our he>ts may be a dungeon ( d>kness1 ( ignorance ( ,god & unbelief1 & our ways & walk full ( /umbl+s 9 ! d>kness4 ,i am l$ to ent]ta9 ^! sad ?\ghts ( ! pres5t times f ! words ( ! apo/le1 :i* give u ! designation ( a true ,*ri/ian1 to be ! k ( ,god1 & ! "* ( 8 k1 to be ob$i5ce to 8 comm&s4 ,if1 accord+ to ?is level1 we take ! e/imate ( ! proportion ( our k & light1 ,i am afraid le/ !re be f\nd z mu* ignorance ( ,god1 & d>kness1 z we d fooli%ly fancy t we h ( light4 ,h[ev]1 to f9d x1 w be "s break+ up ( light 9 our he>ts1 & to discov] h[ little we "k inde$ ^u a solid acc\nt1 w be ! fir/ morn+ /> ( t ,sun ( righte\sness1 :i* w %9e m & m to ! p]fect day4 ,!re=e we %\ld lab\r to br+ our light to ! lamp ( ?is ^w1 & our k to ?is te/imony ( unque/ionable au?ority1 t hav+ rec\rse 8to ! law & to ! te/imony10 we may f9d if !re be light 9 u or s mu* light z m5 ?9k !y see4 ,if we c\ld b op5 our eyes to ! %9+ light ( ! scripture1 ,i d\bt n b we %\ld be able to see t :i* few d see1 t is1 t mu* ( ! pret5d$ light ( ?is age is d>kness & ignorance4 ,i d n speak ( errors only t come =? 9 ! g>m5ts ( new light1 b especially ( ! vulg> k ( ! tru? ( religion1 :i* is f> adult]at$ f ! true metal & /amp ( div9e k1 by ! int]mixture ( ! gross d>kness ( our affections & conv]sation1 z t o!r is f ! nak$ tru?1 & !re=e bo? ( !m are f\nd light 9 ! balance ( ! sanctu>y1 & c\nt]feit by ?is t\*/one ( ob$i5ce4 ,to make out ?is exam9ation ! bett] ,i %all endeav\r to op5 ^! ?ree ?+s unto y1 :i* compreh5d ! words4 #a/1 ,t ! k ( ,god 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! mo/ prop] designation ( a ,*ri/ian1 8,h]eby we "k t we "k him10 :i* is z mu* z to say t we are true ,*ri/ians1--#b;dly1 ,t ! prop] "* ( true k is ob$i5ce1 or conscionable practis+ ( :at we "k1--& !n1 la/ly1 ,t ! only e/imate or trial ( our e/ate be=e ,god1 is made accord+ to ! appe>ance ( 8 "w 9 u & n by imm$iate ?ru/+ ourselves into ! secrets ( ,god's hidd5 degrees4 8,h]eby we "k10 c4 ,"h !n1 9 a n>r[ circle we h all ! "w & bus9ess ( a ,*ri/ian4 ,8 direct & pr9cipal duty is to "k ,god1 & keep 8 comm&s1 :i* are n two di/9ct duties z !y come 9 a religi\s consid]ation1 b make up "o complete "w ( ,*ri/ianity1 :i* consi/s 9 con=mity to ,god4 ,!n ! reflex & second>y duty ( a ,*ri/ian1 :i* makes mu* = 8 com=t1 is1 to "k t he kn[s ,god4 ,to "k ,god1 & keep 8 comm&s1 is a ?+ ( indisp5sable necessity to ! be+ ( a ,*ri/ian1 to "k t we "k him is ( great conc]nm5t to ! com=t & well be+ ( a ,*ri/ian4 ,)\t ! fir/1 a man is z mis]able z he c be1 )\t ! s5se & feel+ ( mis]y1 because he wants ! spr+ & f\nta9 ( all happ9ess2 )\t ! second1 a ,*ri/ian is unhappy1 inde$1 = ! pres5t1 ?\gh he may n be call$ mis]able1 because he is m happy ?an he kn[s (1 & only unhappy1 because he kn[s n 8 happ9ess4 ,= ! fir/1 !n1 k is a ?+ s natural to ! _s ( a man1 t ! desire ( x is re/less & insatiable4 ,!re is "s appetite ( x 9 all m51 ?\gh 9 ! g5]ality ( p 7because ( imm]s$ness 9 e>?ly ?+s1 & ! pr$om9ancy ( corrupt lu/s & affections1 :i* h9d] mo/ m5's s\ls to wait ^u t m noble inquiry aft] k1 9 :i* only a man really diff]s f a bea/7 !re be little or no /irr+ t way1 yet "s f9] spirits !re are1 t are unquiet ?is way1 &1 ) ,solomon1 give !mselves1 & apply _! he>ts to se>* out wisdom4 ,b ?is is ! curse ( man's curiosity at fir/1 9 seek+ aft] unnecess>y k1 :5 he 0 happy en\gh already1 & knew z mu* ( ,god & 8 works z might h be5 a mo/ satisfy+ ent]ta9m5t ( 8 _s1 ,i say1 = t wret*$ aim1 we are to ?is day depriv$ ( t k :i* man once _h1 :i* 0 ! ornam5t ( 8 nature & ! repa/ ( 8 s\l4 ,z all o!r ?+s are subdu$ "u a curse = s91 s especially ?is :i* man _h is lo/1 9 seek+ t :i* he ne$$ n1 & ! track ( x is s obscur$ & p]plex$1 ! foot/eps ( x are s indisc]nible1 & ! way ( x is l a bird 9 ! air1 or a %ip 9 ! sea1 leav+ u few helps to f9d x out1 t mo/ "p ( m5 lose !mselves 9 seek+ to f9d x1 & !re=e1 9 all ! inquiries & se>*+s ( m5 aft] ! k ev5 ( natural ?+s t come "u our view1 !re is at l5g? no?+ f\nd out rem>kable1 b ! increase ( sorr[1 & ! discov]y ( ignorance1 z ,solomon sai?1 ,eccles4 i4 #ah4 ,?is is all ! jewel t is br\ght up f ! bottom ( ?is sea1 :5 m5 dive deepe/ into x1 = ! wise/ ( m5 c\ld rea* no m1 ?\gh 8 bucket 0 z long z any man's1 *ap4 vii4 #bc4 8,i said1 ,i w be wise1 b x 0 f> f me1 t :i* is f> (f & exce$+ deep1 :o c f9d x out80 ,k ha? tak5 a f> j\rney f man's nature1 & ha? n left any pr9ts beh9d x to f9d x out aga91 b1 z x 71 ha? fl[n away 9 an in/ant1 & !re=e we may ask1 ) ,job1 *ap4 xxviii4 v]4 #a1 #ab1 8,surely !re is a ve9 = ! silv]10 etc4 8,b :]e %all wisdom be f\nd8 & :]e is ! place ( und]/&+80 ,:at ,utopian isles is %e transport$ unto1 t mortal m51 ! m !y seek h]1 f9d m ignorance1--! fur!r !y pursue1 !y see !mselves at ! fur!r di/ance8 ,?us x is 9 ^? ?+s t are mo/ obvi\s to our s5ses1 b h[ mu* m 9 spiritual & invisible ?+s is our d>kness increas$1 because ( ! dulness & e>?9ess ( our spirits t are clogg$ ) a lump ( fle%6 ,= ,god himself1 t %\ld be ! primum intelligibile ( ! s\l1 ! fir/ & pr9cipal object1 ^: glori\s light %\ld fir/ /rike into our he>ts1 ,job te/ifies 8h[ little a portion is kn[n ( him40 ,:5 we _c s mu* z und]/& 8! ?und] ( 8 p[]10 t makes su* a s5sible impression on our e>s1 & makes all ! _w to /& & he>k5 to x1 !n h[ mu* less %all we conceive ! invisible ,maje/y ( ,god8 ,9 natural ?+s1 we h "o vail ( d>kness 9 our m9ds to h9d] u1 b 9 ! appreh5sion ( ,god1 we h a tw(old d>kness to break ?r\gh1 ! d>kness ( ignorance 9 u1 & 8! d>kness ( too mu* light0 9 him--calig9em nimi lucis1 :i* makes him z inaccessible to u z ! o!r1 ! ov]-proportion ( t glori\s maje/y ( ,god to our l[ spirits1 be+ z ! sun 9 its brightness to a night owl1 :i* is d>k midnight to x4 ,h5ce x is1 t ^? holy m5 :o "k mo/ ( ,god1 ?9k !y "k lea/1 because !y see m to be kn[n b inf9itely surpass+ k4 ,pride is ! daught] ( ignorance only1 8& he t ?9ke? he kn[e? any?+ kn[e? no?+ z he ought to "k10 sai? ! apo/le1 #a ,cor4 viii4 #b4 ,= he t kn[e? n 8 own ignorance1 if he "k nev] s mu*1 is ! greate/ ignorant1 & x is a manife/ evid5ce t a man ha? b a sup]ficial t\* ( ?+s & ha? nev] brok5 ! %ell1 or drawn by ! vail ( 8 own weakness & ignorance1 t do? n appreh5d deeply ! unse>*abl5ess ( ,god1 & 8 my/]ies1 b ?9ke? he ha? 9 "s measure compass$ !m1 because he make? a sy/em ( div9ity1 or sette? d[n s _m conclusions ( fai?1 & c debate !m aga9/ adv]s>ies1 or because he ha? a =m & model ( div9ity1 z ( o!r sci5ces1 9 8 m9d4 ,nay1 my belov$1 holy ,job atta9$ to ! deepe/ & fulle/ speculation ( ,god1 :5 he conclud$ ?us1 8,because ,i see !e1 ,i abhor myself10 & z ,paul speaks1 8,if any man love ,god he is kn[n ( ,god1 & s kn[s ,god10 #a ,cor4 viii4 #c4 ,f :i* two te/imonies ,i conclude1 t ! true k ( ,god consi/s n s mu* 9 a compreh5sion ( all po9ts ( div9ity1 z 9 su* a s]i\s appreh5sion & conception ( ! div9e ,maje/y z enk9dles & inflames ^! two affections1 love & hatr$1 t[>ds _! prop] objects1 su* a k z c>ries ! tor* be=e ! affection1 su* a light z %9es into ! he>t1 z ,paul's phrase is1 #b ,cor4 iv4 #f1 & s transmits heat & w>mness into x1 till x make ! he>t burn 9 ! love ( ,god1 & loa?+ ( himself4 ,z long z a man do? b he> ( ,god 9 s]mons1 or read ( him 9 books1 ?\gh he c\ld det]m9e all ! que/ions & problems 9 div9ity1 he keeps a good conceit ( himself1 & t 8k puffe? up10 & swells a man into a va9 tum\r1 ! v5om ( poison bl[s him up full ( w9d & self-confid5ce1 & commonly !y :o d\bt lea/ are n ! free/ ( error & misappreh5sion4 ,& truly1 :oev] s]i\sly reflects ^u ! difficulty ( k1 & d>kness ( m5's m9ds1 & ! g5]al curse ( vanity & vexation t all ?+s are "u1 s t :at is want+ _c be numb]$1 nor t :i* is crook$ made /raight1--he _c b look ^u too great confid5ce & p]emptor9ess 9 all po9ts1 z ^u a race at full spe$ 9 ! d>k night1 9 a way full ( pits & sn>es4 ,(t5times our confid5ce fl[s n f evid5ce ( tru?1 b ! ignorance ( our m9ds1 & is n s mu* built ^u ! /r5g? ( reason1 z ! /r5g? ( our passions1 & weakness ( our judgm5ts4 ,b :5 once a man comes to see ,god1 & "k him 9 a lively mann]1 !n he sees 8 own weakness & vil5ess 9 t light1 & cries out ) ,isaiah1 8,wo is me1 ,i am a man ( pollut$ lips10 & he disc]ns 9 t light1 ! amiabl5ess & lovel9ess ( ,god t lavi%e? 8 he>t aft] x1 & !n1 z ,j]emiah sai?1 he w n glory 9 ri*es1 or /r5g?1 or beauty1 or wisdom1 b only 9 ?is1 t he ha? at l5g? gott5 "s discov]y ( ! only f\nta9 ( happ9ess4 ,!n he w n ?9k s mu* ( tongues & languages1 ( prophesy+s1 ( all k ( controv]sies1 nei!r gifts ( body nor ( m9d1 nor ext]nal app5dages ( provid5ce w mu* affect him4 ,he w\ld be cont5t to trample on all ^!1 to g ov] !m into a full] discov]y & enjoym5t ( ,god himself4 ,if we se>* ! scriptures1 we %all f9d t !y d n ent]ta9 u ) _m & subtile disc\rses ( ,god's nature1 & decrees1 & prop]ties1 nor d !y insi/ ^u ! _m p]plex$ que/ions t are made conc]n+ ,*ri/ & 8 (fices1 ab\t :i* s _m volumes are spun out1 to ! inf9ite di/raction ( ! ,*ri/ian _w4 ,!y d n pret5d to satisfy y\r curiosity1 b to edify y\r s\ls1 & !re=e !y hold out ,god 9 ,*ri/1 z clo!d ) all 8 relations to mank9d1 9 all ^? pla9 & easy prop]ties1 t conc]n u ev]la/+ly1--8 ju/ice1 m]cy1 grace1 pati5ce1 love1 hol9ess1 & su* l4 ,n[1 h5ce ,i ga!r1 t ! true k ( ,god1 consi/s n 9 ! compreh5sion ( all ! conclusions t are d$uc$1 & controv]sies t are discuss$ an5t ^! ?+s1 b r1 9 ! s]i\s & solid appreh5sion ( ,god1 z he ha? relation to u1 & consequ5tly 9 ord] & ref]5ce to ! mov+ ( our he>ts1 to love1 & adore1 & rev]5ce him1 = he is hold5 out only 9 ^? g>m5ts t are fit to move & affect our he>ts4 ,a man may "k all ^! ?+s1 & yet n "k ,god himself1 = to "k him1 _c he ab/ract$ f lov+ ( him--8,!y t "k ?y "n w tru/ 9 !e1 & s love !e1 & fe> !e40 ,= x is impossible b t ?is w be ! natural result1 if he be b kn[n inde$1 because !re is no object m amiable1 m dreadful )al1 & m eligible & wor?y ( *oice1 & !re=e1 see+ inf9ite beauty & goodness1 & inf9ite p[] & greatness1 & inf9ite suffici5cy & fulness1 are comb9$ toge!r ) inf9ite tru?1 ! s\l t appreh5ds him inde$1 _c b appreh5d him z ! mo/ ravi%+ object1 & ! mo/ rev]5d too1 &1 if he d n f9d 8 he>t suitably affect$1 x is an evid5t demon/ration t he do? n inde$ appreh5d him1 b an idol4 ,! inf9ite light1 & ! inf9ite life1 are simply "o1 & he t truly )\t a dream sees ! "o1 _c b be w>m$ & mov$ by ! o!r4 ,s !n1 by ?is acc\nt ( ! k ( ,god1 we h a cle> discov]y t _m are de/itute ( x1 :o pret5d to x4 ,i %all only apply x to two sorts ( p]sons1 "o is1 ( ^? :o h x only 9 _! memories1 ano!r1 ( ^? :o h x only 9 _! m9ds or heads4 ,religion 0 once ! legitimate daught] ( judgm5t & affection1 b n[1 = ! mo/ "p1 x is only adopt$ by m5's memories1 or fancies4 ,! greate/ "p ( ! p _c g beyond ! repetition ( ! cate*ism or cre$4 ,n t ,i w\ld h y to "k m3 b y d n und]/& t1 only ye repeat words1 )\t ! s5sible k ( ! mean+ ( !m2 s t if ! same matt] be disguis$ ) any o!r =m ( words1 y _c "k x1 :i* %[e?1 t y h no famili>ity ) ! ?+ itself1 b only ) ! lett]s & syllables t are ! g>m5ts ( x4 ,& = o!rs t are ( great] capacity1 yet1 alas6 x comes n d[n to ! he>t1 to ! affect+1 & m\ld+1 & =m+ ( x4 ,a little light %9es into ! m9d1 b y\r he>ts are %ut up /ill1 & no w9d[ 9 !m4 ,corrupt affections keep t g>rison aga9/ ! p[] ( ! gospel4 ,t light ha? no heat ( love1 or w>mness ( affection ) x1 :i* %[e? t x is n a ray or beam ( ! ,sun ( righte\sness1 :i* is bo? beautiful = light1 & b5eficial = influ5ce1 on ! cold1 & dead1 froz5 he>ts ( mank9d1 & by its approa*+1 makes a spr+-"t 9 ! he>t4 ,b all m5 pret5d to "k ,god4 ,su* is ! self love ( m5's he>ts1 t x makes !m bl9d 9 judg+ !mselves1 !re=e ! ,holy ,gho/1 z he designs a ,*ri/ian by ! k ( ,god1 s he *>act]ize? k by keep+ ! comm&m5ts4 8,h]eby we "k10 c4 ,s t religion is n def9$ by a numb] ( op9ions1 or by su* a collection ( c]ta9 articles ( fai?1 b r by practice & ob$i5ce to ! kn[n w ( ,god2 =1 z ,i told y1 k is a relative duty1 t is1 in/rum5tal to some?+ else1 & by any?+ ,i c see 9 scripture1 is n pr9cipally int5d$ = itself1 b r = ob$i5ce4 ,!re are "s sci5ces altoge!r speculative1 t re/ & are complete 9 ! m]e k ( su* objects1 z "s natural sci5ces are4 ,b o!rs are practical1 t make a fur!r ref]5ce ( all ?+s !y cognosce ^u1 to "s practice & op]ation4 ,n[1 p]haps "s may ?9k t ! scripture1 or div9ity1 is mu* ( x m]ely contemplative1 9 reg>d ( _m my/]ies infold$ 9 x1 t seem no?+ to conc]n our practice4 ,i confess mu* ( t1 t is rais$ out ( ! scriptures1 is su*1 & !re=e x seems a deviation & dep>ture f ! great scope & pla9 int5t ( ! simplicity & eas9ess ( ! scriptures1 to draw =? ) mu* indu/ry & subtilty1 _m ?+s ( m]e speculation & notion1 dry & sapless to ! affection1 & un$ify+ to our practice1 & to obtrude ^! ^u o!r m5's consci5ces1 z po9ts ( religion4 ,i r ?9k1 t all t is 9 ! scriptures1 ei!r directly ha? ! practice ( ,god's w = ! object ( x1 or is f9ally int5d$ = t end1 ei!r x is a ?+ t prescribe? our ob$i5ce1 or else x t5ds pr9cipally to engage our affections1 & secure our ob$i5ce1 & s ^? /ra9s ( elevat$ disc\rses ( ,god1 8 nature & prop]ties1 ( 8 works1 & all ! my/]ies infold$ 9 !m1 are direct$ t[>ds ?is end1 fur!r ?an m]e kn[+ ( !m1 to engage ! he>t ( a believ] to m love1 & rev]5ce1 & adoration ( ,god1 t s he may be br\ght m easily & /eadily to a sweet compliance1 & h>moni\s agreem5t to ! w ( ,god1 9 all 8 ways4 ,nay1 to say a little m1 !re are sundry physical or natural contemplations ( ! works ( ,god 9 scripture1 b all ^! are div9ely consid]$1 9 ref]5ce to ! ravi%m5t ( ! he>t ( man1 ) ! wisdom1 & p[]1 & goodness ( ,god4 ,& ?is %[s u ! notable art ( religion1 to extract affection & ob$i5ce to ,god1 out ( all natural contemplations1 & ?us true div9ity engrav5 on ! s\l1 is a k9d ( mi/ress sci5ce1 ar*itectonica sci5tia17#bee7 t s]ves itself ( all o!r discipl9es7#bef7 ( all o!r po9ts ( k4 ,be !y nev] s remote f practice1 9 _! prop] sph]e1 & nev] s dry & b>r51 yet a religi\s & holy he>t c apply !m to ^? div9e uses ( engag+ itself fur!r to ,god & 8 ob$i5ce3 z ! ,"l himself tea*e? u--8,:o w\ld n fe> !e1 ,o ,k+ ( nations10 ,j]4 x42 &1 8fe> ye n me :o h plac$ ! s&10 c4 ,j]4 v4 #bb4 ,s praise is extract$1 ,psal4 civ42 & admiration1 v]ses #a1 #hc4 ,s submission & pati5ce "u ,god's h& is (t5 press$ 9 ,job4 ,!re=e1 if we only seek to "k ^! ?+s t we may "k !m1 t we may disc\rse on !m1 we disappo9t ! great end & scope ( ! :ole scriptures2 & we debase & degrade spiritual ?+s z f> z religion exalts natural ?+s 9 ! spiritual use4 ,we trans=m x into a c>nal1 empty1 & dead lett]1 z religion1 :]e x is truly1 spiritualize? e>?ly & c>nal ?+s into a holy use4 c4 ,,he>t-,,humiliation ,or1 ,miscellany ,s]mons1 ,prea*$ ,^u ,"s ,*oice ,texts1 ,at ,sev]al ,solemn ,occasions4 ,to ,! ,read]4 ,*ri/ian ,read]1 ,?is holy prea*] ( ! gospel _h s _m convictions ^u 8 _s ( ! necessity ( ! duties ( humiliation & m\rn+1 & ( p's secur+ ! et]nal int]e/ ( _! s\ls = ! life to come1 by fly+ into ,jesus ,*ri/ = remission ( s9s 9 8 blood1 t he made ^! ! v scope ( 8 s]mons 9 _m public humiliations1 z if x _h be5 ! "o ?+ :i* he conceiv$ ! ,"l 0 call+ = 9 8 days2 a cle> evid5ce :]e( ?\ %all f9d manife/$ 9 ^! foll[+ s]mons ^u *oice texts1 :]e9 ! au?or endeav\re?1 n only to lay be=e !e ! necessity ( ^! duties ( s\l humiliation1 b also %[e? !e ! gospel mann] ( p]=m+ !m1 ! _m s\l advantages fl[+ f ! s]i\s ex]cise ( !m1 & ! _m s\l-de/roy+ prejudices foll[+ ^u ! neglect ( !m1 b above all1 ?\ %alt f9d him s fully sett+ =? ! s9fulness ( s91 & ! utt] empt9ess ( self1 z may conv9ce ! mo/ ph>isaically elat$ spirits1 & make !m cry out ) ,ezra1 *ap4 ix4 #f1 8,o my ,god1 ,i am a%am$1 & blu% to lift up my face to !e1 my ,god1 = our iniquities are increas$ ov] our head1 & our trespass is gr[n up unto ! heav5s40 ,"h ?\ maye/ read su* pregnant demon/rations ( ! righte\sness & equity ( ! ,"l's deal+1 ev5 9 8 sev]e/ puni%m5ts inflict$ ^u ! *ildr5 ( m51 z may sil5ce e :isp]] aga9/ provid5ce1 & make !m say1 z ,lam4 iii4 #bb1 8,x is ( ! ,"l's m]cies we are n consum$1 ev5 because 8 compassions fail n40 ,& la/ly1 ?\ %alt p]ceive ! inconceivable fitness & fulness ( ,*ri/ z a ,savi\r1 & 8 nev] en\gh to be admir$ t5d]ness & condesc5d+ will+ness to accept ( humble1 he>t brok51 & he>t-pant+ s9n]s aft] him1 ) su* pla9ness ( spee* demon/rat$1 z may enable ! mo/ bruis$ re$ to qu5* all ! fi]y d>ts ( ! devil1 :]eby he lab\re? to affright !m f mak+ application to ,jesus = salvation4 ,n[ t ! ,"l w\ld make ^? & su*-l lab\rs ( 8 fai?ful s]vants useful & advantage\s to ?y s\l1 ,*ri/ian read]1 is ! pray] ( ?y s]vant 9 ! gospel ( our de>e/ ,"l & ,savi\r4 ,s]mon ,i4 ,at ,a ,public ,fa/ ,9 ,july1 ,fir/ ,sabba?1 #afej47beg7 ,deut4 xxxii4 #d-g4--8;,he is ! ,rock1 8 "w is p]fect1 = all 8 ways are judgm5t10 c4 ,!re are two ?+s :i* may compreh5d all religion1--! k ( ,god & ( ourselves4 ,^! are ! pr9ciples ( religion1 & are s ne>ly conjo9$ toge!r1 t ! "o _c be truly )\t ! o!r1 mu* less sav+ly4 ,x is no wond] t ,moses crav$ att5tion1 & t1 to ! end he may atta9 x f an h>d he>t$ deaf p1 he turns to ! heav5s & to ! e>?1--z x 7 to make !m ! m inexcusable4 ,! matt] ( 8 song is bo? div9e & necess>y4 ,?r\gh\t x all1 he insi/s ^u ^! two1--to discov] :at !y 7 9 !mselves1 & :at ,god 0 to !m4 ,he p>allels _! way ) 8 way1 t !y1 f9d+ ! inf9ite di/ance1 might h o!r ?\ghts ( !mselves & ( him bo?4 ,x is a song1 x is true1 b a sad song4 ,! p ( ,god's m\rn+ %\ld be ( ?is nature1--mix$1 n pure sorr[4 ,x is h>d to det]m9e :e!r !re be m matt] ( consolation or lam5tation1 :5 su* a comp>ison is made to ! life1 :5 ,god's goodness & our evils are set be=e our eyes1 :i* may mo/ "w ! he>t to su* affections4 ,nay1 ,i ?9k x possible !y may bo? contribute to bo? ^!4 ,is !re any m abas+ & humbl+ pr9ciple ?an love8 ,h[ %all ! s9n] loa! himself 9 8 glori\s pres5ce8 ,w n s mu* k9dness & m]cy1 s (t5 repeat$1 z (t z x is m5tion$1 w\nd ! he>t 9 :i* !re is any t5d]ness8 ,&1 aga91 :5 a s\l beholds its own +ratitude & evil requital ( ! ,"l's k9dness1 h[ vile & h[ p]v]se x is1 h[ mu/ x loa! itself 9 du/ & a%es6 ,yet is n all gr\nd ( hope remov$4 ,su* a sad sight may make mix$ affections4 ,if we be s p]v]se & evil1 !n he is inf9itely good1 & 8 m]cy & goodness are above our evils2 if we h dealt s ) him1 yet is he ! ,rock t *anges n1 he is a ,god ( tru?1 & w n fail 9 8 promise4 ,nay1 ?\gh x be sad to be s evil1 void ( all goodness1 yet may ! s\l bless him = ev]more1 t he ha? *os5 ?is way to glorify 8 "n1 to build up 8 praise ^u our ru94 ,may n a s\l ?us glory 9 sad infirmities1 because 8 /r5g? is p]fect$ 9 !m1 & made manife/8 ,may n a s\l *oose empt9ess 9 itself1 t x may be behold5 to 8 fulness8 ,h[ refre%+ a view might ! sadde/ look on our mis]y & empt9ess be1 if we did behold 8 purpose ( manife/+ 8 glory 9 x6 ,y see "h a comp>ison in/itut$ betwe5 two v unequal p>ties1 ,god & man2 !re is no lik5ess1 let be equality 9 x1 yet !re is almo/ an equality 9 unlik5ess4 ,! "o is inf9itely good & p]fect2 well1 :at %all we comp>e to him8 ,:o is l !e1 ,o ,god1 among ! gods8 ,angels' goodness1 _! p]fection & innoc5cy1 ha? n su* a "n & appe>ance 9 8 sight4 ,s !n1 !re c be no comp>ison made ?is way4 ,let no fle% glory 9 8 sight 9 any?+1 b1 8let him t glorie?1 glory 9 ! ,"l10 = 9 ! sight ( ! glori\s ,"l1 all ?+s d disappe> & evani%4 ,b surely no?+1 ?\gh mo/ p]fect1 c once come )9 t]ms ( reckon+ beside him = any wor?4 ,moses sees no?+ to set beside ,god1 t w appe> 9 its own greatness & native col\rs1 b ! creatures' evil & s92 & if ?is be n inf9ite absolutely1 or equal to 8 goodness1 yet x comes ne>e/ ! bord]s ( inf9it5ess4 ,s !n1 is ,god mo/ p]fect8 ,is he inf9ite 9 goodness1 9 tru?1 9 righte\sness1 c4--& s inf9ite1 t be=e him no?+ appe>s good8--8,!re is none good save "o1 t is ,god40 ,yet we may f9d ano!r inf9ite1 & x is 9 evil s9ful man2 & ^! two contr>ies set beside o!r1 d mu* illu/rate ea* o!r4 ,x is true t 8 grace sup]ab\nds1 & 8 goodness is m ?an ! creatures' s9fulness2 yet1 ,i say1 y %all n f9d any?+ t come? ne>] ! inf9it5ess & degrees ( 8 goodness1 ?an ! s9fulness ( m54 ,h[ mu* ! m glori\s he appe>s1 s mu* ! m vile & base do? x appe>4 ,if ye did inde$ pond] & weigh ^! two v]ses 9 ! balance ( ! sanctu>y1 w\ld n y\r he>t secretly ask ?is "q )9 y1 ,d ,i ?us requite ! ,"l8 ,o fooli% & unwise6 ,yea1 w\ld y n acc\nt y\rselves mad1 to =sake ! f\nta9 ( liv+ wat]s1 & dig brok5 ci/]ns to y\rselves8 ,o ( h[ great mom5t 7 ?is to humble y\rselves to-day6 ,?is day ye are call$ to m\rn+ & afflict+ y\r s\ls4 ,n[1 ,i "k n a m suitable ex]cise = a day ( humiliation1 or a pr9ciple t may m humble & abase y\r s\ls1 ?an ! s]i\s & deep consid]ation ( ^! two1--:at ,god is1 & ha? be5 to u1 & :at we are1 & h prov$ to him2 :at ha? made s _m =mal humiliations t h provok$ him to ang]8 ,c]ta9ly we d n ei!r s]i\sly ?9k on any ( ^!1 or if "o ( !m1 yet n on bo?4 ,! mo/ "p ( y "k no m 9 su* a day1 b a "n & c]emony ( a little ab/95ce4 ,is ?is to sanctify a day to ! ,"l1--:5 ye d n s mu* z ! p :o b[$ d[n _! head = a day1 & spread sackclo? "u !m8 ,i wond] h[ ye ?9k to pacify 8 wra?1 & are n r afraid ( add+ fuel & oil to ! flame ( 8 indignation4 ,ye come "h & sit z 9 =m] times1 & :at d ye m ei!r "h or at home8 ,!re is no s\l-affliction1 no1 n = a day4 ,! mo/ "p ( y are no m affect$ ) y\r s9s & 8 judgm5ts1 ?an if none ( ^! ?+s 74 ,n[1 ,i pray y1 :at %all ! ,"l say to u1 :5 he speaks to ! ,jews 9 su* t]ms1 ,isa4 lviii4 #e1--8;,is x su* a fa/ t ,i h *os51 a day = a man to afflict 8 s\l80 ,& d ye s mu* z afflict x = a day1 or at all8 ,is ?is !n ! fa/ t he w *oose1 to ab/a9 f y\r breakfa/ 9 ! morn+1 & at night to comp5sate ! want ( x1 & no m87#beh7 ,is ?is an acceptable day to ! ,"l8 ,! ,"l upbraids ! ,jews1 8,wilt ?\ call ?is a fa/80 ,& :at reason h we to ask y1 is x possible ye ?9k ye d inde$ fa/ to ! ,"l8 ,i _c ?9k t ! mo/ "p ( y d>e say1 t ev] ye fa/$ or afflict$ y\r s\ls4 ,always "h is ! way1 if we consid] x4 ,to sp5d a day acceptably to ! ,"l1 ent] into a s]i\s consid]ation ( 8 ,maje/y1 & y\rselves4 ,/udy on ^! two till ye f9d y\r he>ts be> ! /amp ( !m1 enl>ge y\r he>ts 9 ! ?\ghts ( !m4 ,bo? are inf9ite1--8 goodness & p[] & m]cy1 & y\r s9 & mis]y1--no end ( !m4 ,:atev] ye f9d good 9 ,god1 write up answ]ably to x1 s mu* evil & s9 9 y\rselves & ! l&2 & :at evil ye f9d 9 y\rselves & ! l&1 write up s mu* goodness & m]cy 9 8 acc\nt4 ,all ! names ( 8 praise w\ld be s _m gr\nds ( y\r confusion 9 y\rselves1 & w\ld impr9t s _m notes ( reproa* & disgrace ^u ! creature f\nd s contr>y to him4 ,?is is ev5 ! ex]cise ,god calls u to ?is day1--to consid] 8 ways to u1 & our ways to him2 h[ he ha? walk$1 & h[ we h walk$4 ,because ye lose ! sight ( ^! two1 he s5ds affliction1--because 9 our prosp]ity & peace we =get ,god1 & s ourselves2 z ye f9d ?is p did1 8:5 !y wax$ fat !y kick$ aga9/ him1 & =gat t he 0 _! ,rock40 ,we are s mu* tak5 up ) our own ease & peace1 t we d n obs]ve him 9 8 deal+s2 !re=e do? ! ,"l tr\ble our peace1 remove ^? ?+s we are tak5 up )1 make a public proclamation ( affliction1 & bless$ be 8 "n ^: end is graci\s4 ,he means ?is1--x is ! proclamation ( all 8 judgm5ts1--turn y\r eyes (f y\r pres5t ease "h1 consid] :at ,i am1 & :at y\rselves are4 ,no nation s soon buries ! memory ( 8 m]cies1 ,o h[ soon are !y dr[n$ 9 oblivion6 ,& we =get our own provocations z sudd5ly4 ,!re=e mu/ he write our iniquities ^u a rod1 t we may read !m 9 great lett]s2 & he writes 8 =m] goodness 9 ! *ange ( 8 disp5sations1 :5 8 way to u *anges1 t we may "k :at is pa/4 ,?is is ! great design t ,god ha? 9 ! _w1--to decl>e himself & 8 own "n1 t x may be wond]$ & admir$ at by m51 & ?is _c be b by our ru91 abas+ u 9 ! du/4 ,he !re=e uses to /a9 ! pride ( all glory1 t 8 alone may appe> )\t spot4 ,?is is !n ! great controv]sy ( ,god ) m5 & nations 9 all g5]ations4 ,!y w n see him alone exalt$1 & w n b[ be=e him1 & see _! own vil5ess4 ,:y do? he ov]turn k+doms & ?rones8 ,:y do? he %ake nations s (t58 ,"h x is2 ,god's controv]sy w nev] cease1 till all m5 ackn[l$ge him 9 8 highness & hol9ess1 z ! sole f\nta9 ( all life1 & f9d !mselves vile1 less ?an no?+1 nay1 worse ?an no?+1 & empt9ess4 ,if ye w\ld !n h ,god at peace ) ! l& & y\rselves1 "h is ! comp5di\s way1--set him up a ?rone ( em95cy 9 y\r he>ts1 & put y\rselves 9 ! du/1 take ) y\r own guilt9ess & naught9ess1 & impossibility to help y\rselves 9 y\rselves4 ,hold ^! two /ill 9 y\r eyes1 t he may be alone exalt$4 ,look h[ unequal a mat*1 v]4 #d1 #e1 8,he is ! ,rock10 a rock inde$6 ,if we speak ( /r5g?1 lo6 he is /rong2 if ( /ability1 he is ! ,"l1 & *anges n1 8! ,anci5t ( days40 ,ha/ n ?\ he>d & consid]$ ?is1 t ! ,almighty fa9ts n1 & we>ies n8 ,he holds =? himself 9 su* a "n to 8 p1 a ready1 all-suffici5t1 p]petual1 & endur+ refuge to all t tru/ 9 him1 & fly unto him z a rock high] ?an !y4 ,& ?is is ! f\ndation t ! *ur* is build$ on1 aga9/ :i* ! gates ( hell %all n prevail4 ,god's omnipot5cy is = def5ce1 8 et]nity1 fai?fulness1 & un*angeabl5ess to make t sure4 ,8 m]cy & goodness makes a hole 9 t rock to ent] 91 a ready access = poor %ipwreck$ & brok5 m51 :o h no o!r refuge4 ,?is is our rock1 on :i* ! *ur* is build$1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 #a ,cor4 x4 #d42 ,matt4 xvi4 #ah4 ,7 ,god inaccessible 9 himself1 an impregnable rock1 h[ w\ld s9n]s ov]come him1 & ent] 9 to him to be sav$ f wra?8 ,nay b ,jesus ,*ri/ ha? made a pla9 way & pa?1 out ( ! waves ( s9 & mis]y1 into ?is rock high] ?an we2 & s ! poor s\l t is lo/ 9 its own eyes1 & sees no refuge1 is =c$ to quit ! brok5 %ip ( creat$ confid5ce1 = fe> ( p]i%+4 ,"h do? x f9d a door 9 ?is rock to ent]4 ,& !re is wat] to dr9k (1 8a f\nta9 ( liv+ wat]s0 comes out ( x1 & t is ,*ri/4 ,n[1 all ^! names ( 8 praise rub s _m m>ks ( %ame on 8 p4 ,o h[ sad is ! secret repro( & expo/ulation conta9$ 9 ?is comm5dation ( ,god6 ,he ha? be5 a rock to u1 our refuge t we fl$ unto1 & f\nd sure2 = z1 9 our /raits1 we m\nt$ ^u 8 p[] & 7 support$1 :5 8! floods lift$ up _! waves10 yet h we left our rock1 gone out f our /r5g?4 ,he (f]s himself a rock unto u1 8 fulness & all-suffici5cy = u1 & yet we leave ! f\nta9 ( liv+ wat]s1 & dig brok5 ci/]ns1 _h r *oose our own brok5 %ips 9 :i* to toss up & d[n4 ,he abides = ev] ! same2 ?\gh we *ange1 he *anges n4 ,h[ may x reprove our backslid+s1 t we dep>t f our rock6 ,& :]e %all we f9d a refuge 9 ! day ( indignation8 ,is !re any creat$ m\nta91 b "s floods ( ! "t w cov]8 ,!re=e x is folly & madness to =sake ?is rock t is /ill above ! floods2 8he is mighti] ?an ! noise ( _m wat]s40 ,x may reprove our unbelief1--we *ange our fai? accord+ to 8 disp5sation1 our fai? ebbs & fl[s z ! tide ( 8 provid5ce1 & ?us we are z /icks float+ 9 ! wat]1 toss$ up & d[n4 ,b w\ld ye be e/abli%$ z m\nt ,sion8 ,w\ld ye be unmoveable 9 ! mid/ ( great wat]s1 t !y %all n come ne> unto y8 ,!n1 by all means get ^u ?is rock1 t abides unmov$ 9 ! mid/ ( ! waves4 ,?\gh !y %\ld beat ^u x1 & ! w9d bl[1 yet x is pro( ( all tempe/s4 ,all ?+s might be driv5 up & d[n ab\t y ) ! ,"l's disp5sation1 b ye %\ld abide ! same1 & might look r\nd ab\t y on ! tr\bl$ sea ( m5's m9ds1 ( l&s & e/ates4 ,if y come "h1 ye may make %ipwreck1 b ye %all n dr[n2 ?\gh ye lose ! creature's com=t & def5ce1 yet ye are on y\r rock1 :i* is e/abli%$ be=e ! rocks & m\nta9s4 ,y may be sure ( salvation4 ,he t made ! rocks & w9ds & seas1 is y\r rock4 8,8 "w is p]fect40 ,z he do? n tr\ble himself :5 all is tr\bl$ ab\t him1 s he keeps him also 9 p]fect peace1 ^: m9d is /ay$ on him2 s also :at he do? among m51 ?\gh x _c pass )\t man's c5sure1 yet x is 9 itself p]fect1 complete1 )\t spot or defect4 ,:at is ! subject ( all m5's que/ions1 d\bts1 compla9ts1 c5sures1 expo/ulations1 & su* l1 ( :i* ! _w is full8 ,x is "s "o "w ( ,god or o!r2 !re is no "w ( 8 provid5ce1 b "s man f9ds a fault 9 x1 & w\ld be at ! m5d+ ( x4 ,neque ,deus cum pluit1 omnibus placet37#bei7 if he give ra91 he displeases _m2 if he )hold x aga91 we are z little pleas$4 ,! reason ( all ?is miscon/ruction is1 we look on 8 "w by p>cels17#bfj7 & take x n :ole & entire4 ,view$ s1 x is p]fect1 & _c be made bett]4 8,8 works are p]fect10 9 relation to ! beg9n+ & orig9al ( !m1 8 own ev]la/+ purpose4 ,m5 (t5 br+ =? works by guess1 by _! purpose1 s no wond] x answ] n _! desire4 ,b 8kn[n to him are all 8 works f ! beg9n+10 & s he do? no?+ 9 "t1 b :at 0 8 ev]la/+ pleasure4 ,(t5 we purpose well1 & resolve p]fectly1 b our practice is a cripple1 execution ( x is maim$ & imp]fect4 ,b all 8 works are c>v$ out1 & done j z he design$ !m1 )\t ! lea/ alt]ation2 &1 if x _h n be5 well1 w\ld he h ?\ght on x s1 & resolv$ x be=eh&8 ,8 works are p]fect1 9 relation to ! end to :i* he appo9t$ !m4 ,x may be x is n p]fect 9 itself3 a bl9d eye is n s p]fect z a see+ eye2 nay1 b 9 relation to ! glory ( 8 "n1 :o ha? a purpose to decl>e 8 p[] by re/or+ t sight1 x is z p]fect4 ,& 9 ?is s5se1 all ! imp]fection ( ! creatures & creation1 all ( !m are p]fect works1 = !y accompli% ! end :]e=e !y 7 s5t2 & s ! night decl>es 8 "n1 & utt]s a spee* z well z ! day1 ! w9t] z ! summ]1 ! wild]ness z ! fruitful field4 ,= :at is ! p]fection ( ! creature1 b 9 z f> z x accompli%es 8 purpose & end1 z ! mak] ( x s]ves himself ) x8 ,& !re=e all 8 "w is p]fect1 = x is all fram$ 9 wisdom to 8 own ends1 9 numb]1 measure1 & weight2 x is s exactly agree+ to t1 t y c\ld n imag9e x bett]4 ,aga91 8 "w is p]fect1 if we take x altoge!r1 & d n cut x 9 p>cels1 & look on x s4 ,is !re any workman%ip beautiful1 if ye look ^u x 9 ! do+8 ,:ile ! timb] lies 9 "o "p1 & ! /ones 9 ano!r1 is t a p]fect build+8 ,:5 ye see "o arm "h1 ano!r !re1 & a leg scatt]$ beside !m1 ha? t image any comel9ess8 ,c]ta9ly no2 b look ^u ^! unit$1 & !n !y are p]fect4 ,lett]s & syllables make no s5se1 till ye conjo9 !m 9 words1 & words 9 s5t5ces4 ,ev5 s is x "h2 if ye look on ! day alone1 ! light ( x be+ p]petual w\ld we>y u1 ! night alone w\ld be m s2 b ! int]*ange ( !m is pleasant1--day & night toge!r make a di/9ct language ( ,god's praise4 ,s ,god ha? set prosp]ity & adv]sity ! "o ov] aga9/ ! o!r4 ,"o ( !m1 x may be1 seems imp]fect2 nay1 b x is a p]fect "w t is made up ( bo?4 ,spots 9 ! face comm5d ! beauty ( ! re/ ( x4 ,if ye w\ld !n look ^u ,god's "w aright1 look on x 9 ! sanctu>y's light1 & ye %all say1 8,he ha? done all well40 ,jo9 ! end ) ! beg9n+1 & behold !y agree v well4 ,_m ?+s among u seem out ( ord]1 _m ?+s uncomplete1 ,! re=mation ( ,engl&1 h[ great ob/ruction 0 9 ! way ( x8 ,is t n[ a p]fect "w8 ,yes1 c]ta9ly2 = if we knew 8 end & purpose1 x is v well1 & c\ld n be bett]$ by ! art ( all m52 88 ?\ghts are f> above our ?\ghts40 ,! prosp]\s & un9t]rupt$ success ( t p>ty 9 ,engl&1 is x a p]fect "w8 ,yes1 c]ta9ly2 = if ye c\ld behold _! end1 ye w\ld say s2 8!y are set 9 slipp]y places1 _! foot %all slide 9 due "t407#bfa7 ,ent]ta9 ?is ?\ght 9 y\r he>t1 t he ha? done all well4 ,let n y\r secret ?\ghts s mu* z call !m 9 "q4 ,if once ye "q1 ye w quickly c5sure !m4 ,hold ?is p]suasion1 t no?+ c be bett] ?an :at he do?1 no?+ c be add$1 & no?+ dim9i%$ f !m1 he do? all 9 numb]1 weight1 & measure4 ,x is s exactly correspond5t to 8 purpose & design1 z if x 7 weigh$ out1 & measur$ out = t end4 ,let ?is secretly reprove y\r he>ts4 ,! p]fection ( 8 works /a9s our works4 ,o h[ imp]fect are !y6 ,& :i* is worse1 h[ impud5t & bold are we to c5sure 81 & absolve our own8 ,if he h a h& 9 our "w1 ^! imp]fect works are p]fect 9 reg>d ( him4 ,z we h a h& 9 8 p]fect works1 8 p]fect works are imp]fect 9 reg>d ( u4 ,s]mon ,,ii4 ,deut4 xxxii4 #d1 #e4--8;,he is ! ,rock1 8 "w is p]fect1 = all 8 ways are judgm5t1 a ,god ( tru?1 & )\t iniquity1 j & "r is he4 ,!y h corrupt$ !mselves1 _! spot is n ! spot ( 8 *ildr510 c4 ,!re are none c behold _! own vil5ess z x is1 b 9 ! sight ( ,god's glori\s hol9ess4 ,s9 is d>kness1 & nei!r sees itself1 nor any ?+ else1 !re=e mu/ 8 light %9e to discov] ?is d>kness4 ,if we abide )9 ourselves1 & m5 l ourselves1 we _c wisely judge ourselves1 our dim sp>kle w n make all ! imp]fections & spots appe>4 ,b1 if m5 w\ld come =? into ! pres5ce ( 8 ,maje/y1 :o turns d>kness into light1 & be=e :om hell is nak$1--,o h[ base & vile w\ld !y appe> 9 _! own eyes6 ,is x any wond] t ! multitude ( y see n y\rselves1 :5 holy ,isaiah & ,job _h ?is lesson to le>n8 ,isaiah gets a discov]y ( 8 own uncleanness 9 ! sight ( ,god's glori\s hol9ess1 7*ap4 vi4 #e17 :i* ,i ?9k made all 8 =m] light d>kness4 ,he cries out 8unclean10 z if he _h nev] kn[n x be=e1 & s ,job1 8,s9ce ,i saw !e ,i abhorr$ myself 9 du/ & a%es40 ,ye he> mu* ( him1 & x do? n abase y1 b if ye saw him1 ye w\ld n abide y\rselves2 ye w\ld pref] ! du/ y tread on to y\rselves4 ,ye :o "k mo/1 !re is a my/]y ( iniquity 9 y\r he>ts1 t is n yet disc]n$1 ye are b yet on ! coa/ ( t bottomless sea ( abom9ation & vil5ess4 ,among all ! aggravations ( s91 no?+ do? s demon/rate ! folly1 yea1 ! madness ( x1 z ! p]fection1 goodness1 & absolute unspott$ness ( ,god4 ,x is ?is t takes away all pret5ce ( excuse1 & leaves ! same no?+--no place 9 :i* to hide its confusion & nak$ness & %ame4 ,& !re=e x is t ,moses1 :5 he w\ld conv9ce ?is p ( _! ways1 & make !m inexcusable1 draws ! p>allel ( ,god's ways & _! ways1 decl>es :at ,god is1 h[ absolutely p]fect 9 himself1 & 9 8 works1 :o _h giv5 no cause ( provocation to !m to dep>t f him1 & !n1 h[ odi\s mu/ _! dep>t+ be6 ,:5 bo? are pa9t$ on a bo>d be=e _! eyes x makes s9 become exce$+ly s9ful4 ,:5 ! ,"l w\ld pi]ce ! he>ts ( 8 p1 & engrave a *all5ge ) ! po9t ( a diamond1 he use? ?is z 8 p51--8,h ,i be5 a wild]ness unto ,israel8 a l& ( d>kness8 ,:y say my p1 ,we are lords1 we w come no m to !e80 ,j]4 ii4 #ca4 8,:at iniquity h y\r fa!rs f\nd 9 me1 t !y are gone f> f me1 & h walk$ aft] vanity80 ,j]4 ii4 #e4 ,!re are two ?+s 9 s9 t exce$+ly abuse ! creature1--! iniquity ( x1 & ! folly & madness ( x4 ,x is contr>y to all equity & reason to dep>t f him t ha? made u1 & giv5 u a law1 to :om we are by s _m obligations ti$1 b :at is ! folly & madness ( x1 to dep>t f ! f\nta9 ( liv+ wat]s1 & dig brok5 ci/]ns t c hold none8 v]se #ac4 ,?is is a ?+ t ! heav5s may be a/oni%$ at1 &1 if ! e>? _h s5se to und]/& su* a ?+1 ! :ole fabric ( x w\ld tremble = horror at su* madness & folly ( reasonable s\ls & ?is evil ha? two evils 9 x1--we =sake life & love dea?1 g f him & *oose vanity4 ,x is great iniquity to dep>t )\t an (f5ce on 8 "p4 ,he may appeal to all our consci5ces1 & let !m sit d[n & exam9e 8 way mo/ n>r[ly1--8,:at iniquity h ye f\nd 9 me8 ,:at cause h ye to leave me60 ,b :5 )al he is a liv+ f\nta91 he is our glory1 he is a fruitful l&1 a l& ( light1 our ornam5t & attire1 9 a ^w1 our life & our consolation1 our happ9ess & our beauty2 :at ^w %all be f\nd to express ! extreme madness ( m5 to dep>t f su* an "o1 & *ange _! glory into t :i* do? n pr(it8 ,if ei!r he 7 n a f\nta9 ( liv+ wat]s1 or if !re 7 any f\nta9 beside1 t c\ld yield wat] to satisfy ! insatiable desires ( m51 x 7 m excusable1 b :at %ad[ %all be f\nd to cov] su* an iniquity t is bo? inf9ite s91 & incompatable loss8 ,x is ! scripture's /yle giv5 to natural m51 8fools & simple40 ,all s9 ha? folly 9 x1 b ! p ( ,god's dep>t+ f him ha? extremity ( folly 9 x1 beside iniquity1 because !y d embrace a dunghill in/ead ( a ?rone1 !y make ! madde/ ex*ange t c be imag9$1 glory = %ame1 life = dea?1--at lea/1 consolation & peace1 = vanity & vexation & angui% ( _s4 ,if ye w\ld be duly affect$ ) ! sight ( y\r own evils1 look ^u !m 9 ?is consid]ation1 &1 9 ! view ( ,god1 y\r l>ge portion1 ye w be =c$ to confess y\rselves bea/s 9 8 sight1 ,psal4 lxxiii4 #bb4 ,oh6 t m5 w\ld consid] h[ good & bless$ ! ,"l is1 h[ he is alone1 & no?+ beside him 9 heav5 & e>?1--all brok5 ci/]ns1 all dung & unpr(itable1 all vanity & vexation1--he only self-suffici5t1 all o!rs insuffici5t1 & !re=e a proportion$ good = our necessity & desires1 & ,i am sure ye w\ld be con/ra9$ to cry out ) ,david1 8,:om h ,i 9 heav5 b !e1 or 9 ! e>? beside !e8 ,x is good = me to draw ne> to ,god40 ,ye w\ld look on draw+ ne>1 & walk+ ) him1 & be=e him1 n only z ! mo/ reasonable ?+1 b ! be/ ?+1 mo/ beautiful = y1 mo/ pr(itable = y1 & all o!r ways w\ld be look$ on z ! ways ( dea?4 8,8 "w is p]fect40 ,! ,"l look$1 & behold all 0 good t 0 made4 ,s x 0 at fir/4 ,! fabric ( ?is _w 0 an exquisite & p]fect "w1 a suitable demon/ration ( 8 inf9ite wisdom1 wond]ful 9 all ! p>ts ( x1 & 9 ! unity & h>mony ( ! :ole4 ,b s also 8 "w ( provid5ce is p]fect4 ,div9e wisdom ha? fram$ & contriv$ all1 & x _c be bett]4 ,if any?+ seem imp]fect 9 itself1 yet x is p]fect 9 relation to 8 glori\s ends he directs x unto4 ,& s w\ld we look on all ! works among u4 ,if any?+ seem$ a spot & disgrace ( ! creation1 c]ta9ly ! s9 ( m5 & angels1--nay1 b ev5 t is s ord]$ by 8 holy sov]eignty1 t 9 relation to 8 maje/y1 x may be call$ a p]fect "w4 ,if ye d b consid] :at a glori\s high ?rone he ha? erect$ to himself = ju/ice & judgm5t to be ! habitation ( x1 & m]cy & tru? to g be=e x ^u ! ru9s ( defac$ man1 :at a !atre ( ju/ice he ha? erect$ ^u ! angels fall1 ye w\ld call x z p]fect a "w z is 9 ! _w4 ,8 "w is "o 9 ! _w1 subord9ate to "o great design ( manife/+ 8 own glori\s ju/ice & m]cy1 omnipot5cy & wisdom4 ,n[ :at d ye see ( x b p>cels8 ,?\gh ye compreh5d all y\r "t 9 "o ?\ght1 yet c]ta9ly ye _c judge x aright1 = x is b "o "w t all ! sev]al build+s & ca/+s d[n1 all ! sev]al disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce1 f ! beg9n+ to ! end1 make up1 & :5 we ?9k ^u ^! disjo9$1 limit our consid]ation )9 ! b\nds ( our own "t1 c we rightly appreh5d x8 ,nay1 :i* is worse1 we use to h no m )9 ! compass ( our ?\ght1 b "s pres5t ?+1 & h[ mu* m d we err !n8 ,:at beauty1 :at p]fection c su* a small "p h8 ,b x is pres5t to him1 :o beholds ) a glance all ^! p>ts4 ,?\gh succe$+ 9 _m g5]ations1 he sees x altoge!r1 jo9s ! end ) ! beg9n+1 sees ! fir/ m\ld1 ! fir/ f\ndation /one1 & ! la/ complet+1 all fl[+ f himself1 & return+ ?i!r1 & end+ 9 himself4 ,he ha? made an int]*ange 9 nature1 :i* might tea* u--! night alone ha? no beauty4 ,nay1 b x beautifies ! day4 ,y\r d>ke/ h\rs & tempe/s1 public & p]sonal1 are !y p]fect works8 ,yes1 c]ta9ly1 if ye comp\nd !m ) y\r sun%9es & calms4 ,sev]al col\rs make pictures beautiful1--! "o is z ne$ful z ! o!r1 & if ye did consid] y\r pr(it m ?an y\r hon\r & pleasure1 ye w\ld say s4 ,he do? n model 8 works accord+ to our fancy to please u1 b our good to pr(it u1 & he is wis] ?an we1 & s !n x is ! mo/ p]fect "w 9 itself1 t possibly displease? u mo/4 ,!re=e ye w\ld judge ( 8 deal+ by ano!r rule ?an y\r own satisfaction1 = please y & p]i% y4 ,if he sp>$ ! rod1 he %\ld hate u inde$1 fond love is real hatr$4 ,*ri/ians1 if ye w\ld judge 8 works by 8 ^w1 & n by y\r s5se1--by y\r well1 & n by y\r w1 c]ta9ly we w\ld say1 z ! m5 did ( ,*ri/1 8,he ha? done all well40 ,! _w w\ld discov] to y a p]fection1 ev5 9 imp]fection1 a p]fection 9 infirmities1 t ye %\ld n only rejoice 9 !m1 b glory 9 !m4 8,mo/ gladly !re=e w ,i glory10 c4 sai? ,paul4 ,are infirmities a p]fect "w8 ,or is ! suff]+ ( ,paul1 to be buffett$ & tempt$1 a p]fect "w8 ,:at com=t is 9 x8 ,yes1 mu*4 ,infirmities alone are infirmities inde$1 nay b infirmities 9 me1 & /r5g? 9 ,jesus1 weakness 9 me1 & /r5g? dwell+ 9 me1--^! make up "o p]fect "w t c\ld z little want ! infirmities z ! /r5g?4 ,! glory ( ,god1 & our well & consolation1 require ! "o1 z well z ! o!r1 !y c\ld n be complete )\t any ( !m4 ,:at d ye ?9k ( ! times n[8 ,are ,engl&'s apo/acy1 & ,irel&'s desolation17#bfb7 p]fect works8 ,t great "w ( re=mation1 t seem$ to be above our %\ld]s1 is n[ raz$ to ! gr\nd1 & ! v f\ndations remov$8 ,is de=mation a p]fect "w8 ,c]ta9ly1 if we look on ^! ?+s 9 ! scripture's light1 & consid] !m 9 relation to him :o is ! *ief build]1 & do? 9 heav5 & e>? :at he please?1 t de=mation is a p]fect "w1 ?\gh n a p]fect re=mation4 ,?\gh we c\ld n in=m y ( ! p]fection ( x1 yet ! g5]al might sil5ce u2 all ?is %all be no miss1 no m> 9 ! end4 ,8 "w1 at ! end ( acc\nts1 %all appe> s complete1 z if x _h nev] _h int]ruption4 ,he is wise1 & kn[s :at he do?1 if ?is 7 n = 8 glory & 8 p's good1 c]ta9ly x %\ld n be4 ,0 n ! p w&]+ 9 ! wild]ness =ty ye>s a mo/ /range "w--a long] int]ruption ( ! expect$ & begun voyage out ( ,egypt8 ,:at human reason w\ld h /yl$ ?is "w ) p]fection8 ,did !y n (t5 murmur aga9/ x8 ,yet ,moses calls ?is a p]fect "w also4 ,:at if ! ,"l be digg+ ! gr\nd deep] 9 ,engl&1 t ! f\ndation may be ! sur]8 ,:at if he be on a "w ( judgm5t1 fill+ ! cup ( _m delud$ blasphem]s1 t he may h ano!r cup ( wra? prep>$8 ,:at if ?is be 8 great purpose1 to execute v5geance ^u a pr(ane g5]ation1 t w n abide ! v "n & =m ( godl9ess1 by ^? :o pret5d to ! "n ( x z _! hon\r8 ,:at if ! ,"l ha? defac$ all t ?is k+dom 0 in/rum5tal 9 build+ up 9 ,engl&1 t he alone may h ! glory 9 a second temple m glori\s87#bfc7 ,_m ?+s !re may be 9 8 m9d1 & 8he is 9 "o m9d1 & :o c turn him8 & :at 8 s\l desire?1 ev5 t he do?1 & ?is may be en\gh to satisfy u1 he sees & kn[s all 8 works f ! beg9n+40 ,& )\t all controv]sy he ha? provid$ x s1 t ! reproa* ( 8 "n %all be made up )7#bfd7 ! m %9+ ( 8 glory1 & ! afflictions ( 8 p %all be comp5s$ ) songs ( deliv]ance4 ,may ye n give him s mu* cr$it1 z ye w\ld give to a skilful man 9 8 own trade8 ,ye "k x is 8 "n1 8excell5t 9 c\nsel1 & wond]ful 9 work+40 ,!n take 8 "w1 exp\nd x accord+ to 8 ^w1 & n y\r appreh5sion4 ,x may be 8 "w appe>s n excell5t1 nay1 b if ye knew 8 c\nsel1 ye w\ld ?9k x s4 ,8 wond]ful c\nsel makes all 8 works excell5t1 & !re=e d n take ^u y to judge 8 works unless ye c\ld wade ! dep? ( 8 c\nsels1 else ye decl>e y\rselves to be bo? ignorant & presumptu\s4 8,!re is a "t to build1 & a "t to ca/ d[n1 a "t = e ?+10 sai? ! wise man4 ,n[1 ,i say1 he kn[s ! "t & season1 he does e ?+ 9 8 "t4 ,if ye come by a workman t is ca/+ d[n a h\se t 9 y\r appe>ance seems good1 w\ld ye condemn him pres5tly8 ,no1 b /ay till ye see :at he w d next1 wait till ! due "t1 & :5 ye see a bett] piece ( workman%ip on t gr\nd1 ye %all absolve him4 ,?\gh ,god (t5 *ange 8 "w1 d n ?9k he *anges 8 c\nsel & purposes z m5 d1 no1 8he is 9 "o m9d1 & :o c turn him80 ,!re=e he _h t *ange 9 8 m9d :5 he made ! "w1 :5 he erect$ su* a ?rone1 he _h ?is 9 8 m9d to ca/ x d[n )9 su* a space1 & s 8 *ange--8 ?r[+ d[n--is z p]fect 9 8 m9d1 z 8 build+ up4 ,ye h l>ge & big appreh5sions ( temporal k+doms & cr[ns ( gov]nm5t1 & su* l1 z if !y 7 great1 yea1 only ?+s1 b !y are n s to him4 ,all ?is _w & its /&+1 all ! k+doms & _! affairs are n 8 great "w & bus9ess4 ,he ha? a great "w1 ! br++ ( _m sons to glory1 & ! complet+ ( ,jesus ,*ri/2 build+ ( t glori\s my/ical build+1 ! holy temple made up ( liv+ /ones1 ( :i* ,*ri/ is ! f\ndation1 & *ief corn]-/one bo?1 & x is ?is t he att5ds to mo/4 ,o!r works among m51 ?\gh !y h m noise1 !y are less conc]n$4 ,all ^! are b 9 ! by1 & subs]vi5t to 8 great design1 & l ! scaffolds ( a build+1 t are1 x may be1 sometimes v ne$ful4 ,nay1 b :5 ! build+ is complet$1 he %all remove all ^!1 he ha? no m use ( !m3 k+s %all be ?y nurse fa!rs1 k+s %all b[ to !e4 ,he is n mu* conc]n$ 9 gov]nm5t nor 9 gov]nors1 b = 8 little flock's sake1 & if ^! 7 ga!r$1 all ^! %all h an end1 & ! flock alone abide = ev]4 8,& all 8 ways are judgm5t40 ,?is is to ! same purpose1--8 ways & 8 works are "o4 ,& ?is is ! p]fection ( 8 "w1 t x is all "r & equal2 :e!r !y be 9 ju/ice or m]cy1 !y are all righte\s & holy1 no iniquity 9 !m1 8 ways are /raight & equal1 exact z if !y 7 measur$ by an exact ev5 rule1 b because we make application ( a crook$ rule to !m1 we d imag9e t !y are crook$1 z ! bl9d man judges no light to be1 because he sees x n4 ,h[ may ! ,"l cont5d & plead ) u1 z ) t p1 ,ezek4 xviii4 #be4 ,is x possible t any c *all5ge him & cle> !mselves1 :o w be ju/ifi$ ( all :5 he is judg$1 & be=e :om no fle% c be ju/ifi$8 ,& yet1 behold ! iniquity ( m5's he>ts4 ,!re is a secret reflection ( our spirits ^u 8 ,maje/y1 z if 8 ways 7 n equal1 :5ev] we rep9e aga9/ !m1 & :5 we d n take ) our iniquity1 & /op our m\?s ) du/4 ,behold1 ! ,"l w ass]t 8 own ways1 & plead ) all fle% ?is controv]sy1 t all 8 proce$+s are full ( equity4 ,he walks accord+ to a rule1 ?\gh he be n ti$ to a rule4 ,he walks accord+ to ! rules ( wisdom1 ju/ice1 & m]cy1 ?\gh 8 illimit$ sov]eignty might be a suffici5t gr\nd ( cle>+ ( all 8 proce$+s4 ,b we walk n accord+ to a rule1 ?\gh we be b\nd to a rule1 & a rule full ( equity4 ,"h is ! equity & ju/ice ( 8 ways1 ! gospel holds x =? 9 a tw(old consid]ation4 ,fir/1 ,if any man turn f 8 iniquity1 & flee unto my ,son z ! city ( refuge1 he %all live1 he ha? et]nal life1 iniquity %all n be 8 ru91 al?\gh he ha? done iniquity4 ,o 8:o is a ,god l unto !e1 t p>done? iniquity60 ,is n ?is complete m]cy8 ,:atev] iniquity ha? be51 aggravate x z ye c1 ?\gh x c\ld h ru9$ a _w yet x c\ld n h ru9$ !e t turne/ 9 to ,jesus ,*ri/ f iniquity4 ,:at exception c all ! _w h aga9/ ?is1 or 8 walk+ accord+ to x8 ,& on ! o!r h&1 :osoev] cont9ue? 9 s91 ?\gh he appe> to himself & o!rs nev] s righte\s1 if he ent]ta9 & love any kn[n s91 & w n "p ) x = ,jesus ,*ri/1 %all n he die 9 8 iniquity8 ,is !re any iniquity 9 ?is1 t he receive ! wages ( 8 works--8 rew>d t he eat ( ! fruit ( 8 own ways1 & dr9k ( 8 own devices8 ,b h[ _m he>ts c5sure ?is way z a rigid & /rict sev]e deal+6 ,! multitude ?9k x cruelty to condemn any *ri/5$ s\l--to put s _m 9 hell4 ,! civil man w ?9k x is too h>d measure t he %\ld be rank$ 9 hell ) ! pr(ane4 ,b c]ta9ly1 all m\?s %all be /opp$ "o day1 & he %all be ju/ifi$ :5 he judges4 ,ye t w n ju/ify him 9 8 say+s1 & set to y\r seal to ! tru? ( ! ^w1 y %all be con/ra9$ to ju/ify him1 :5 he executes t s5t5ce4 ,ye %all precipitate y\r own s5t5ce1 & r wond] at 8 clem5cy 9 suff]+ y s long4 ,?is way ( ! ,"l is equal & "r 9 itself1 b x is n s to e "o4 ,! j man %all walk 9 x & n /umble2 z 9 an ev5 way1 no?+ %all (f5d him1 ,hosea xiv4 la/ v]se4 ,yet = z equal & /raight z x is1 _m o!r transgressors %all fall !re92 !y /umble ev5 9 ! noon-day & highway1 :]e no (f5ce is4 ,x is true1 (t5 8 own p /umble 9 x1 z ,david1 ,psal4 lxxiii1 & xciv4 ,david's foot 0 slipp+1 yet a secret hold 0 by m]cy4 ,x (t5 requires a wise & prud5t man to und]/& x1 because 8 foot/eps are 9 ! deep wat]s2 ,psal4 lxxxvii4 #ai4 ,8 way is 9 ! dep?s ( ! sea1 8 pa?s 9 great wat]s1 s t m5 mu/ wait till ! ,"l exp\nd 8 own ways1 till he come out ( ! wat]s1 & make !m a dry pla94 ,& ?is is our advantage2 ! ^w says1 8,he is ne> !e1 9 ?y m\?1 & nei!r above1 nor b5ea? 9 ! dep?s1 t ?\ ne$e/ nei!r desc5d nor asc5d to "k x10 ,deut4 xxx4 #aa-ad4 ,b 8 way is 9 ! dep?s1 & 8 foot/eps are n kn[n1 s t we ought to hold u by ! ^w till he exp\nd 8 "w4 ,8 ^w w tea* u our duty1 & we may commit unto him 8 own way2 ! ^w is a comm5t>y to exp\nd 8 ways4 ,david lo/ ! sight ( ,god's foot/eps & 0 l to w&]1 till he came to ! sanctu>y1 & ?is %9$ z a c&le 9 a d>k place2 he le>n$ !re to "k ! unkn[n foot/eps & to foll[ !m4 ,by all means embrace ! ^w1 & be satisfi$ ) x1 :5 ye d n compreh5d 8 "w2 x tea*es z mu* 9 g5]al1 z may put u to quietness2 all 8 ways are judgm5t1 j & true 9 all 8 ways is ! ,k+ ( sa9ts4 ,if ,i d n compreh5d h[ x is1--no wond]1 = he makes d>kness 8 cov]+1 he spreads ov] 8 mo/ curi\s eng9es & pieces ( workman%ip a vail ( d>kness = a season2 & 8:o c behold him :5 he hides himself80 says ,job2 & ?\gh he )draw ! cov]+1 yet :at am ,i8 8,:o c by se>*+ f9d out ,god80 ,if ,i %all exam9e 8 way1 :at rule %all ,i take to try x by8 ,if ,i measure by my %all[ capacity1 or by my crook$ way1 %all ,i h any j acc\nt ( x8 ,w my arm measure ! heav5s z 8 do?8 ,if ,i exam9e x1 or try x by himself1 he is high z heav5 & unse>*able4 ,!re=e x becomes u to he>k5 to 8 ^w1 & believe its s5t5ce ( 8 "w1 :5 reason _c compreh5d x4 ,"o ?+1 if x 7 deeply engrav5 on our he>ts1 w\ld be a pr9ciple1 ( settl+ our spirits1 9 all ! my/]ies & riddles ( provid5ce1--! k & fai? ( 8 sov]eignty1 ( 8 highness1 & ( 8 wisdom4 ,%\ld he give acc\nt ( 8 matt]s to u8 ,he is wise & kn[s 8 works2 b is he b\nd to make u "k !m8 ,8 ways are above our ?\ghts & ways1 z heav5 is above ! e>?1 ,isa4 lv4 ,& !re=e1 ,o gras%opp] 9 ! e>?1 t dwelle? 9 tab]nacles ( clay1 d n presume to model 8 ways accord+ to ?y conceptions4 ,"o ?+ is c]ta91--?is is en\gh = fai?1 8all 8 ways are m]cy & tru? to ^? t keep 8 cov5ant & 8 te/imonies10 ,psal4 xxv4 #aj4 ,& !re is no way or pa? ( ,god s f> above our rea*1 & unse>*able1 z 8 m]cy 9 p>don+ s92 & ?is is only ! satisfy+ answ] to all y\r objections & scruples4 ,9 ^! ye d b v5t y\r own ?\ghts3 b says ! ,"l1 my ?\ghts are above y\r ?\ghts1 z heav5 above e>?4 ,ye b speak ( y\r own ways1 b my ways are f> above y\rs1 !y are n measur$ by y\r iniquity2 & !re=e1 ,david subjo9s1 ,psal4 xxv4 v]4 #aa1 8,p>don my iniquity1 = x is great40 ,s]mon ,,iii4 ,deut4 xxxii4 #d1 #e4--8;,he is ! rock1 8 "w is p]fect4 ,= all 8 ways are judgm5t4 ,a ,god ( tru?1 & )\t iniquity1 j & "r is he4 ,!y h corrupt$ !mselves1 _! spot is n ! spot ( 8 *ildr54 ,!y are a p]v]se & crook$ g5]ation40 8,all 8 ways are judgm5t10 bo? ! ways ( 8 comm&m5ts & ! ways ( 8 provid5ce1 bo? 8 ^w :i* he ha? giv5 z a lant]n to m5's pa?s1 & 8 works among m54 ,& ?is 7 ! bless$ness ( m51 to be f\nd walk+ 9 8 ways1 & wait+ on him 9 8 ways1 hav+ respect to all 8 comm&m5ts1 & respect to himself 9 all 8 works4 ,we all "k 9 g5]al t he do? all well1 & t all 8 comm&m5ts are holy & j4 ,nay1 b our practice & affections belie our k2 & = ! mo/ "p1 we /& cross 9 our hum\rs1 & affections1 & conv]sation1 bo? to 8 ^w & provid5ce1 & ?is is our mis]y4 8,great peace h !y t love ?y law40 ,:at peace !n c keep t he>t & m9d t is daily at v>iance ) 8 /atutes & judgm5ts1 :5 ! he>t w\ld wi% su* a comm& 7 n1 :5 x is an eyesore to look ^u x8 8,bless$ are ! meek40 8,x is good = a man1 bo? quietly to wait1 & hope1 & keep sil5ce40 ,h[ !n mu/ t _s be mis]able1 t /&s cross unto ,god's disp5sations1 & w\ld limit ! ,holy ,"o6 ,d n our he>ts (t5 say1 8,i d well to be angry1 :y is x ?us ) me80 ,b1 8:o ha? h>d5$ himself aga9/ him & prosp]$80 ,8 c\nsel mu/ /&2 & y may vex y\rself1 & disquiet y\r s\l 9 ! mean "t1 by impati5ce1 b y _c by y\r ?\ght add "o cubit to y\r /ature4 ,y may make y\r case worse ?an provid5ce ha? made x1 b y _c make x bett] by s do+1 s t at l5g? y mu/ b[ to him or be brok54 ,oh !n t ?is 7 engrav5 on our he>ts ) ! po9t ( a diamond6 8,all 8 ways are judgm5t20 t ye might be ov]come ) ! equity ( 8 comm& & disp5sation1 & y\r he>t & tongue might n move aga9/ !m4 ,x 0 en\gh ( old ) ! sa9ts1 8,x is ! ,"l1 let him d :at seems good 9 8 eyes40 ,god's sov]eignty alone pond]$1 may /op our m\?2 b1 if ye )al consid]1 x is p]fect equity t rules all1 x is div9e wisdom t is ! squ>e ( 8 works2 !n h[ ought we to /oop *e]fully unto !m6 ,"o ?+1 ye w\ld rememb]1 8 ways & pa?s are judgm5t1 & if y judge aright ( him1 ye mu/ judge 8 way & n 8 s+le foot/eps4 ,ye w n disc]n equity & judgm5t 9 "o /ep or two2 b consid] 8 way1 jo9 adv]sity ) prosp]ity1 humbl+ ) exalt+2 take along ! ?read ( 8 provid5ce1 & "o "p %all help y to und]/& ano!r4 ,!re is reason 9 all1 b ! reason is n visible to u 9 s small p>ts ( 8 way & "w4 8,a ,god ( tru?40 ,/range x is t 8 maje/y is pleas$ to clo! himself ) s _m titles & names = u4 ,he consid]s :at our necessity is1 & accord+ly expresses 8 own "n4 ,i ?9k no?+ do? m hold =? ! unbelief ( m51 & a!ism ( our he>ts1 ?an ! _m sev]al titles t ,god takes 9 scripture4 ,!re is a necessity ( a multitude ( !m1 to make u take up ,god2 because we /ay+ ^u a g5]al notion ( ,god1 r frame 9 our imag9ations an idol ?an ! true ,god4 ,z !re is no?+ do? m lively repres5t ! unbelief ( our he>ts1 ?an ! multitude ( promises2 m5 t consid] su* frequ5t repetitions ( "o ?+ 9 scripture1 s _m div]s expressions ( "o ,god1 may retire into _! own he>ts1 & f9d ! cause ( x1 ev5 ! necessity ( x4 ,b :ile we look s slightly on ^!1 we mu/ judge x sup]flu\s & va94 ,ne$$ !re any m to be said1 b1 8,i am y\r ,god1 ,i am ,god10 if our spirits 7 n s f> deg5]at$ unto a!ism & unbelief8 ,c]ta9ly t ^w ,jehovah holds =? m to angels ?an all ! inculcat$ names & titles ( ,god to u1 because we are dull & sl[ ( he>t4 ,!re=e wond] at ^! two :5 ye read ! scriptures1 ,god's condesc5d5cy to u1 & our a!ism & unbelief ( him3 !y are bo? my/]ies1 & exce$+ broad4 ,!re is n a "n ( ,god1 b x gives u a "n1 & t ( reproa* & di%on\r1 s t = e "o1 "s evil may be writt5 d[n4 ,& x is to ?is purpose ,moses draws !m out 9 l5g?1 t 9 ! glass ( 8 glori\s "n1 ! p might behold _! own ugly face4 ,?is "n is cle>1 8he is a ,god ( tru?10 n only a true ,god1 b tru? itself3 to note 8 excell5cy & em95cy 9 x4 ,x is ,*ri/'s "n1 8,i am ! tru?10 ! sub/antial tru?1 9 :om all ! promises are tru?1 8are yea & am540 ,8 tru? is 8 fai?fulness 9 p]=m+ 8 promises1 & do+ :at 8 m\? ha? spok53 & ?is is e/abli%$ 89 ! v heav5s10 ,psal4 lxxxix4 #b4 ,8 ev]la/+ purpose is 9 heav5 :]e he dwells2 & if any man c asc5d up to heav51 if any creature c break ?r\gh ! cl\ds1 !n may 8 tru? be %ak54 ,8 ^w comes d[n among m52 nay1 b ! f\ndation ( x is 9 heav51 & !re is 8 purpose e/abli%$2 & !re=e1 !re is no?+ done 9 "t c impair or h9d] x4 ,ye ?9k ?is _w v sure1 ! e>? hangs unmoveable1 ?\gh x hang ^u no?+4 ,all ! tumults1 confusions1 & reels :i* h be5 9 ! _w h nev] mov$ x to ! "o side4 ,heav5 goe? ab\t 9 "o t5\r p]petually1 keep+ /ill ! same di/ance4 ,nay1 b 8 tru? is m e/abli%$ ?an s4 ,heav5 & e>? dep5d b ^u a ^w ( comm&1 he ha? said1 8,let x be s10 & s x is4 ,nay1 b 8 ^w is m e/abli%$4 ,( x sai? ,*ri/1 "o jot or tittle ( x _c fail1 ?\gh heav5 & e>? %\ld fail4 ,he may *ange 8 comm&s z he pleases1 b he may n *ange 8 promise1 ?is puts an obligation on him1 z he is fai?ful & true1 to p]=m x1 & :5 an oa? is sup]add$1 ,o h[ immutable are ^! two6--:5 he promises 9 8 tru? & swe>s 9 8 hol9ess4 ,is !re any p[] 9 heav5 & e>? c break t d\ble cord8 ,mat?4 v4 #ah1 ,heb4 vi4 #ah4 ,!re is no "n ( ,god b x is com=table to "s1 & z t]rible to o!rs4 ,:at com=t is x to a godly man t tru/s 9 8 ^w1 he is a ,god ( tru?6 ,an hone/ man's ^w is mu*1 8 oa? is m4 ,:at %all 8 ^w be :o is a ,god ( tru?8 ,?\gh all m5 %\ld be li>s1 yet ,god is true4 ,ye :o h v5tur$ y\r s\ls on 8 ^w1 ye h an unspeakable advantage1 8 tru? endures = ev]1 & x is e/abli%$ 9 ! heav5s1 ! gr\nd ( x is )\t beg9n+1 ! end ( x )\t end4 ,ye are m sure ?an ! frame ( heav5 & e>?1 = all ^! %all wax old z a g>m5t4 ,we speak ( a nak$ ^w ( tru?1 inde$ x is no nak$ ^w t is ,god's ^w4 ,8 works ( provid5ce1 & 8 disp5sation to y1 is a nak$ & b>e f\ndation1 nay1 a s&y f\ndation1 & ye :o lean s mu* to !m1 is x any wond] ye s (t5 %ake & wav]8 ,all o!r gr\nds beside ! ^w are unc]ta91 un/able1 ?is only endures = ev]4 ,! creature's goodness & p]fection is b z ! grass1 & ! fl[] ( ! field4 ,v5ture n mu* on y\r dispositions & frames1 ?\ kn[e/ n :at a day may br+ =?1 b 8 tru? is to all g5]ations1 & x is well tri$ z gold sev5 times1--all g5]ations h tri$ x & f\nd x bett] ?an pure gold4 ,8 disp5sations are arbitr>y--no rule to y4 ,he love? to decl>e 8 sov]eignty "h & to expatiate 9 ! creature's sight beyond its conceiv+1 b he ha? limit$ himself 9 8 ^w & come d[n to u1 & laid bonds on himself4 ,w he !n untie !m = u8 ,give him lib]ty :]e he loves x1 take him b\nd :]e be b9ds himself4 ,h[ may ,god expo/ulate ) ?is g5]ation1 z ^? ( little fai?8 8,h[ long %all ,i be ) y80 sai? ,*ri/4 ,h[ long w ,*ri/ians tempt ! ,"l 9 seek+ signs1 & w n re/ ^u 8 only ^w & promises8 8,o adult]\s g5]ation1 h[ long %all ,i be ) y & ye w n believe80 ,is x n righte\sness 9 him1 ei!r to give y no sign at all1 or to give y a sign d>k] ?an ! ?+ itself1 z he did to ! ,ph>isees8 ,ye w give cr$it to a man's ^w1 & w ye n believe ,god's8 ,an hone/ man w get m tru/ ( u1 ?an ! true & liv+ ,god6 ,%all he n be (f5d$ ) ?is8 ,we decl>e x unto y1 t he is tru? itself1 & w n fail 9 8 promise1 let t be y\r ca/le & refuge to ent] into4 ,m]cy & tru? are two sweet companions to g along ) y 9 y\r pilgrimage4 ,david pray$ = !m ,psal4 lxi4 #g4 8,o prep>e ?y m]cy & tru? to pres]ve me40 ,:o w n be safe )9 ^! ev]la/+ arms8 ,:at p[] c break ?r\gh !m8 ,& ?is he promis$ to himself1 7,psal4 lvii4 #c47 ,god %all s5d !m out4 ,m]cy made s _m preci\s promises1 & tru? keeps !m4 ,m]cy is ! f\nta9 & s\rce ( all our consolation1 & tru? & fai?fulness convey x to u1 & keep x = u4 ,x is ^! two t g be=e 8 face :5 he sits on a ?rone ( maje/y1 & makes himself accessible to s9n]s 7,psalm lxxxix4 #ad17 & s !y are ! pa?way he walks 9 t[>ds ^? :o seek him1 ,psalm xxv4 #aj4 ,b ?is sweet & preci\s "n1 t is z o9tm5t p\r$ =? to ^? :o love him1 h[ do? x smell ( dea? to ^? :o walk contr>y to him8 8,he is a ,god ( tru?0 to execute 8 ?reat5+s on ^? :o despise 8 comm&s1 & ?\gh ye flatt] y\rselves 9 y\r own eyes1 & cry1 8,peace1 peace10 ev5 ?\gh ye walk 9 ! imag9ation ( y\r own he>t1 yet c]ta9ly 8he is a ,god ( tru?40 ,i pray y read t sad & weighty ^w1 t w be l a mill/one ab\t _m m5's necks to s9k !m 9 hell1 ,deut4 xxix4 #bj1 #ba1 ye :o 8add drunk5ness to ?ir/10 ^: rule ( walk+ is y\r own lu/1 & :atsoev] please? y1 )\t respect ( 8 comm&s1 & yet flatt] y\rselves ) a dream ( peace1 "k ?is = a tru?1 8! ,"l w n sp>e !e1 he t made !e w n h m]cy on !e4 ,8 jeal\sy w smoke aga9/ !e1 & all ! curses writt5 9 ?is book %all be ^u !e1 & ?y "n %all be blott$ out f "u heav540 ,x 0 unbelief ( ,god's ?reat5+ t fir/ ru9$ man1 x is ?is /ill t keeps s _m f ! rem$y1 & makes _! mis]y irrecov]able4 ,! s]p5t br\ght !m to ?is "q1 8,ha? ,god said ye %all die40 ,& !n pres5tly ! "q ent]ta9$ become? a conclusion1 ,ye %all n surely die4 ,?us ye see h[ ! li>1 f ! beg9n+1 0 contr>y to ! ,god ( tru?1 & he murd]$ u by ly+ ( t ,god ( tru?1 & x is ! same t %uts out all hope ( rem$y4 ,ye d n z yet believe & consid] t curse t 0 pron\nc$ aga9/ ,adam1 b is n[ also inflict$ ^u u1 !re=e1 !re is no solid belief c be ( ! promises ( ! gospel1 & ye :o ?9k ye believe ! gospel1 d b inde$ fancy x1 except ye h consid]$ ! true curse ( ,god on all fle%4 ,b if any man h set to 8 seal t ,god is true 9 8 ?reat5+1 & subscrib$ unto ! law1 !n1 ,i besee* y1 add n ! unbelief ( ! gospel unto y\r =m] disob$i5ce4 ,he is 8a ,god ( tru?10 9 promises & ?reat5+s4 ,x is /range h[ unt[>d & fr[>d we are1--a p]v]se g5]ation4 ,we d n believe 8 ?reat5+s1 b fancy we receive 8 promises1 or else1 believ+ 8 ?reat5+s we "q 8 promises4 ,b "k ?is = a tru?1 8 la/ ^w is m weighty1 & ! unbelief ( x is mo/ dang]\s4 ,ye h n kept 8 comm&s1 & s ! curse is come ^u y8 ,d ye believe t8 ,if ye d1 !n ! gospel speaks unto y1 ! ,god ( tru? ha? "o ^w m1 8,he t believes %all be sav$10 not)/&+ ( all 8 break+ ( ! law4 ,if ye d n set y\r seal to ?is also1 !n ye say he is n a ,god ( tru?1 ye say he is a li>4 ,& z = y :o h committ$ y\r s\ls to him1 z to a fai?ful keep]1 & acquiesc$ unto 8 ^w ( promise = salvation1 ?9k h[ unsuitable x is = y to di/ru/ him 9 o!r less] ?+s4 ,ye h ! promise ( ?is life1 :oev] ha? ! promises ( ! life to come4 ,!re=e d n make him a li> 9 ^!4 ,he is 8a ,god ( tru?10 & w let y want no good ?+4 8,say to ! righte\s1 x %all be well ) him1 :atev] be40 ,let heav5 & e>? mix ?r\gh o!r1 yet ye may be z m\nt ,sion unmov$ 9 ! mid/ ( _m floods1 because ( ! promises4 8,)\t iniquity40 ,:o d\bts ( t1 say ye8 ,:at ne$s ?is be add$8 ,:o *>ges him ) iniquity or s98 ,nay1 b /ay & consid]1 & y %all f9d great weight 9 ?is4 ,x is true1 none d>e *>ge him op5ly1 or speak 9 express t]ms aga9/ 8 hol9ess1 yet1 if we judge ( our own & o!r's practices & dispositions1 z ! ,"l use? to con/ruct ( !m1 if we resolve our murmur+s1 impati5ce1 self absolutions1 & excuses to hold (f convictions1 into pla9 language1 if we w\ld translate !m into a scripture /yle1 c]ta9ly x w be f\nd t ! mo/ "p ( m51 if n all1 use to impute iniquity to ,god1 & accuse him r ?an take ) accusations laid aga9/ !mselves4 ,& !re=e ! ,"l use? to g to law ) 8 p4 ,he :o is ! judge ( ! _w1 t _c d unrighte\sness1 he :o is ! pott]1 & we all ! clay1 yet he s f> condesc5ds to u = conv9c+ u1 z sometimes to ref] ! controv]sy betwe5 him & 8 p to o!r creatures1 z ,micah vi4 #b4 ,he calls ! m\nta9s & ! f\ndations ( ! e>? to judge betwe5 him & 8 p1 & sometimes he appeals unto _! own consci5ces & is cont5t1 ?\gh judge1 to /& & be judg$ by ^? :o 7 guilty1 z v]4 #c & ,j]4 ii4 v]4 #e1 & #ca4 ,all ?is supposes1 t :5 ! ,"l w\ld endeav\r to conv9ce !m ( iniquity1 !y did r recrim9ate1 & took n ) _! own faults4 ,?is is a tru? g5]ally ackn[l$g$ by all1 8,he :o is ! judge ( ! _w do? no iniquity10 b ,o6 t ye consid]$ x1 till ! m$itation ( x 7 engrav5 on y\r spirits1 ! seal ( ,god's hol9ess1 t ye might fe> be=e him1 & nev] call him to acc\nt = 8 matt]s4 ,:o c say1 ,i h purg$ my he>t f iniquity8 ,among m5 ! holie/ are defil$ ) x1 & s are all _! actions4 ,b "h is "o t ye may give him an implicit fai? s to speak1 he is 8a ,god ( tru?10 & c speak no lie1 he does no iniquity1 & _c d wrong to any man4 ,w\ld !re be s mu* impati5ce among/ y1 & frett+ aga9/ 8 disp5sations1 if ye believ$ ?is solidly8 ,w\ld ye rep9e aga9/ 8 holy & j ways1 7 x n to *>ge ,god ) iniquity8 ,y\r murmur+ & grudg+ at 8 disp5sations is ) *ild ( blasphemies1 & he :o c se>* ! re9s sees x1 & con/ructs s ( x4 ,y say by int]pretation1 t if ye _h ! gov]nm5t ( y\r own matt]s1 or ( k+doms1 ye w\ld ord] !m bett] ?an he do?4 ,h[ difficult a ?+ is x to p]suade m5 to take ) _! own iniquity6 ,o h[ _m excuses & pret5ces1 h[ _m ext5uations are us$ t ?is conviction may n pi]ce deeply6 ,b all ?is speaks s mu* blasphemy1--t iniquity is 9 ,god4 ,ye _c take ) y\r own iniquities1 b ye *>ge 8 ,maje/y ) iniquity4 8,j & "r is he40 ,is ?is any new ?+8 ,0 x n said already1 t he is 8)\t uniquity1 & 8 ways judgm5t80 ,b1 alas6 h[ ignorant are we ( ,god1 & sl[ ( he>t to conceive ( him z he is1 !re=e is !re 8l9e ^u l9e1 & precept ^u precept10 & "n ^u "n1 if x be possible1 t at l5g? we may appreh5d ,god z he is4 ,alas6 our k is b ignorance1 our light d>kness1 :ile x is %ut up 9 ! corn] ( our m9d1 & %9es n into ! he>t1 & ha? no influ5ce on our practice4 ,& ! tru? is1 ! belief ( div9e tru?s is almo/ no m b a n contradict+ !m1 we d n s]i\sly ?9k ( !m z ei!r to cons5t to !m1 or d5y !m4 ,is !re any consid]ation among/ u n[ ( ,god's ju/ice & righte\sness1 ?\gh x be frequ5tly spok5 (8 ,& :at advantage %all we h if ye d n consid] !m8 ,o h[ h>d is x to p]suade m5's he>ts ( ?is1 t ,god is j1 & w by no means acquit ! guilty8 ,!re are s _m delusions drunk 9 9 m5's he>ts1 contr>y to 8 tru?4 8,let no man deceive y10 8be n deceiv$0 ) va9 words1 8"k ye n10 sai? our apo/le4 ,^! are /range prefaces4 ,w\ld ye n ?9k ! po9t ( tru? subtile t !re ne$$ s mu* prefac+ unto x8 & yet :at is x8 ,ev5 t :i* all m5 grant1--,god's wra? comes on ! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce1 b1 alas6 few m5 consid]1 b deceive !mselves ) dreams ( escap+ x4 ,?\gh m5 "k x1 yet !y "k x n1 = !y walk z if !y knew no su* ?+4 ,always h[ev] ?is is ( little mom5t to affect our spirits n[1 yet 9 ! day t ,god %all set y\r iniquities be=e y\r face1 & set 8 ju/ice also be=e y\r eyes4 ,o h[ sad & s]i\s a ?+ w x be !n6 ,if ^! two v]ses 7 engrav5 on our he>ts1--,god's ju/ice & hol9ess1 our corruption & vil5ess1--,i ?9k !re w\ld be o!r ?\ghts among u ?an !re are4 ,s]mon ,,iv4 ,deut4 xxxii4 #e4--8,!y h corrupt$ !mselves2 _! spot is n ! spot ( 8 *ildr52 !y are a p]v]se & crook$ g5]ation40 ,we d\bt ?is p w\ld take well ) su* a description ( !mselves z ,moses gives4 ,x might seem /range to u1 t ,god %\ld h *os5 su* a p out ( all ! nations ( ! e>?1 & !y to be s rebelli\s & p]v]se1 if our own exp]i5ce did n tea* u h[ free 8 *oice is1 & h[ long-suff]+ he is1 & con/ant 9 8 *oice4 ,8 p are call$ to a con=mity ) himself1 8,be ye holy1 = ,i am holy10 7,lev4 *ap4 xix4 & xx47 & to a de=mity & sep>ation f ! re/ ( ! _w 9 _! conv]sation1 f :om ,god _h sep>at$ !m 9 pr(ession & privileges1 ,lev4 xviii4 #bd4 ,b behold :at unlik5ess !re is betwe5 ,god & 8 p4 ,if ye 7 to pa9t out to ! life a hea!n p1 y ne$$ no o!r image or patt]n to copy at b ?is same description ( ?is p4 ,x is ?is t makes ,moses 9 ! preface turn to ! heav5s & e>?1 & call !m to he> 8 song1 & ,isaiah beg9s 8 prea*+ ?us1 8,he>1 ,o heav5s1 & give e>1 ,o e>?1 c40 ,a /range ?+ x mu/ be1 t s5seless creatures are call$ to wond] at4 ,x mu/ surpass all ! wond]s & prodigies ( nature & art4 ,& :at is t8 8,i h n\ri%$ & br\ght up *ildr51 & !y h rebell$ aga9/ me10 c4 ,if we consid] :at ?is p seem$ once to be1 & ?\ght !mselves to be1 we may easily "k h[ !y corrupt$ !mselves4 ,if ye look on !m at "o "t1 7,exod4 xix4 #h1 ,deut4 v4 #bg17 ye w\ld call !m *ildr54 ,!re 0 nev] a fair] und]tak+ ( ob$i5ce ?an ?is1 8,all t ! ,"l ha? spok5 we w d10 s t ! ,"l comm5ds !m = speak+ well1 v]se #bh1 8,!y h well said all t !y h spok510 v]se #bi1 8,o t !re 7 su* an he>t 9 !m60 ,b comp>e all ?is p's practice ) ?is pr(ession1 & y %all f9d x exce$+ contr>y2 !y inde$ corrupt$ !mselves1 ?\gh !y got w>n+ to take he$ ( x4 8,take ye !re=e good he$ unto y\rselves1 le/ ye corrupt y\rselves10 ,deut4 iv4 #ae1 #af4 ,b alas1 x 0 )9 !m t de/roy$ !m2 !re 0 n su* a he>t 9 !m z to he> & obey1 b !y und]take1 be+ ignorant ( _! own deceitful he>ts1 :i* 7 desp]ately wick$4 ,& !re=e1 behold :at corruption ensu$ & foll[$ ^u su* a pr(ess$ resolution4 ,!y nev] soon] promis$ ob$i5ce1 b !y disobey$2 !y did abom9able works1 & did no good1 & ?is is to corrupt _! way1 ,psalm xiv4 #a1 c4 ,we ne$ n in/ance ?is long] 9 ?is p1 we ourselves are a suffici5t pro( ( x4 ,we may make ?is song our own1 8we h corrupt$ ourselves40 ,once we _h a fair %[ ( zeal = ,god1 ( love & desire ( re=mation ( life1 _m solemn und]tak+s 7 t we %\ld am5d our ways & do+s1 b :at is ! fruit ( all8 ,alas1 we h corrupt$ ourselves m ?an !y4 ,israel promis$1 b we v[$ & swore to ! ,mo/ ,high1 re=mation & am5dm5t ( life 9 our conv]sations & call+s4 ,lay ?is rule to our practices1 & are we n a p]v]se & crook$ g5]ation8 ,oh6 t we 7 m affect$ ) our corruptions1 & 7 m s5sible ( !m1 !n we c\ld n *oose b m\rn = our own & ! l&'s dep>t+ f ,god4 ,did n e man v[ & swe> to ! mo/ high ,god to endeav\r re=mation ( 8 life1 ev5 a p]sonal re=mation87#bfe7 ,b alas1 :]e is x8 8,he t is fil?y0 is 8fil?y /ill40 ,nay1 :i* is worse1 ! evil man waxe? worse & worse4 ,!re is a great noise ( a public re=mation ( ord9ances & wor%ip1 b alas1 ! de=mation ( life & practice outcries all t noise4 ,nay1 c]ta9ly all t is done 9 ! public1 mu/ come to no acc\nt be=e ,god s9ce our practices outcry x4 ,public re=mation is abom9ation1 :]e p]sonal corruptions d n cease4 ,?is made ! ,jews' solemn days hateful1 _! h&s 7 8full ( blood40 ,isa4 i4 #ae4 ,all t ye h sp5t on ! public w nev] be reckon$1 s9ce ye w n consecrate y\r lives to ,god1 w n give y\r lu/s up to him4 ,ye are 8 enemies 9 ! mean "t1 ?\gh y acc\nt y\rselves religion's fri5ds4 ,i besee* y consid] y\r ways4 ,w\ld any ( u h ?\ght to h se5 su* pr(anity1 mock+ ( godl9ess1 & ignorance 9 ,scotl& 9 s %ort a "t8 ,nay1 x is to be fe>$ t ! day is n f> (f1 :5 ye w corrupt y\rselves1 & d abom9able ?+s1 yea1 defile y\rselves z ill z ! nations t "k n ,god4 ,e man use? to impute 8 faults to some?+ beside himself4 ,ere m5 take ) _! own iniquity1 !y w *>ge ,god t gave no m grace1 b if m5 knew !mselves1 !y w\ld d$uce _! corruption & de/ruction bo? f "o f\nta91 t is1 f !mselves4 ,ignorance ( ourselves make? u (t und]take fair1 & promise s well on our own head4 ,:at 0 ! f\nta9 ( ?is p's corruption1 & apo/atiz+ f _! pr(essions8 ,! ,"l h9ts at x1 ,deut4 v4 #bi1 c4 8,oh t !y _h su* a he>t40 ,alas1 poor p1 ye "k n y\rselves1 t speak s well4 ,i "k !e bett] ?an ?\ do/ ?yself1 ,i w decl>e unto !e ?y own ?\ght1 ?\ ha/ n su* a he>t z to d :at ?\ saye/2 !re is a desp]ate wick$ he>t )9 !e1 t w de/roy !e by ly+ unto !e4 ,if ?\ knewe/ ?is f\nta9 ( orig9al corruption1 ?\ w\lde/ despair ( do+1 & say1 ,i _c s]ve ! ,"l4 ,n[ "h is ! f\nta9 ( ! l&'s corruption ?is day4 ,:y is our way corrupt$8 ,because our he>ts )9 7 n cleans$1 & because !y 7 n kn[n4 ,if we _h dri$ up ! f\nta91 ! /reams _h ceas$1 b we did only dam x up1 & cut (f "s /reams = a season2 we set up our resolutions & purposes z an h$ge to hold x 91 b ! sea ( ! he>t's iniquity1 t is above all ?+s1 ha? ov]fl[$ x1 & defil$ our way m ?an 9 =m] times4 ,ye ?\ght ^u no o!r ?+1 b t pres5tly ye w\ld be all *ang$ p1 & w\ld re=m )\t m ado1--& ?us x is ) y 9 all y\r public rep5tances4 ,b alas6 y "k n y\rselves1 x is /ill )9 y :i* w yet corrupt y1 & x 0 )9 u t ha? undone u1 we 7 too confid5t ( ourselves1 & x is no wond] t ! ,"l suff]s u to prove ourselves1 t we may "k :at is 9 our he>t4 ,n[1 !re=e1 s9ce ye h s (t5 tri$ x1 ,i besee* y foll[ n su* a way aga94 ,ye are call$ to d5y y\rselves1 & to foll[ ,*ri/ & ?is is a great "p ( x1 t ye may nev] expect = any good )9 y\rselves1 or ! help+ ( any evil4 8,9 me is ?y help f\nd40 ,look to ! f\nta9 ( life1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 & despair ( y\r own he>ts1 = !y are desp]ately wick$1 s wick$1 t if ye knew !m1 ye w\ld despair ( !m1 & give !m ov] to ano!r h&1 :o c create a new he>t )9 y4 ,ye use to impute y\r backslid+s to ! times1 to temptations1 to company1 & su* l4 ,?is is ! way t m5 %ift ! *all5ges ( s93 ! drunk>d puts x on 8 companion1 ! s]vant on 8 ma/] t l$ him wrong1 ! p put rul]s 9 ! fault1 & absolve !mselves1 & rul]s put "o ano!r 9 ! wrong1 & absolve !mselves4 ,b1 alas6 all ( u are ignorant ( ourselves2 x is n times nor temptations t corrupt u1 b ourselves4 ,no man is tempt$1 sai? ,james1 ( ,god1 8b e man is tempt$ :5 he is drawn away ( 8 own lu/ & entic$10 ,james i4 #ad4 ,temptation 7 no temptation1 if our he>ts 7 n wick$ he>ts4 ,nay1 _m ( u are ready to tempt temptations1 to provoke ! devil to temptations2 we ca/ ourselves op5 to temptations4 ,temptations f9d lu/ )91 & lu/ )9 is ! "m to conceive s91 if temptation be ! fa!r4 ,times d n br+ evils along ) !m1 !y d b discov] :at 0 hid be=e4 ,all ! evils & corruptions y n[ see among u1 :]e 7 !y 9 ! day ( our fir/ love1 :5 we 7 z a lov+ & belov$ *ild8 ,h all ^! ris5 up ( late8 ,no c]ta9ly1 all t y h se5 & f\nd 7 be=e1 ?\gh !y did n appe>2 be=e !y 7 9 ! root1 n[ y see ! fruit4 ,all ! apo/acy & pr(anity t ha? be5 v5t$ 9 ^! days1 0 all %ut up )9 ! corn]s ( m5's he>ts at ! beg9n+4 ,"t & temptation ha? b uncov]$ ! he>t1 & made ! inside out1 ha? b op5$ a sluice to let out ?is sea ( corruption4 ,x is n br$ s9ce1 b se5 s9ce4 ,n[ s x is ) u1 we h corrupt$ ourselves1 & s we corrupt ourselves /ill m4 ,backslid+ come? on z gray hairs1 "h & !re & is n p]ceiv$ by behold]s4 ,nemo rep5te fit turpissimus47#bff7 ,no man become? wor/ at fir/4 ,!re are _m /eps betwe5 t & good4 ,corruption comes on m5's ways z 9 fruits1 "s "o "p beg9ne? to alt]1 & !n x gr[e? worse1 & putrifie? & corrupte? ! re/ ( ! p>ts4 ,an apple rots n all at once1 s x is ) u4 ,m5 beg9 at leisure1 b !y run po/ be=e all be done4 ,9 "s "o /ep ( our way we take lib]ty & ?9k to keep ! re/ clean1 b :5 t "p is corrupt$1 8a little leav5 leav5e? ! :ole lump10 & all foll[e?3 & !n he t corrupt$ himself1 is ready to corrupt o!rs4 8,*ildr5 t are corrupt]s10 ,isa4 i4 #d4 ,e "o by 8 example corrupts ano!r1 & by corrupt+ o!rs !y aga9 corrupt !mselves m4 ,oh6 h[ infecti\s an evil is s91 ( a pe/il5ti\s nature1 & truly our he>ts are m ready to receive su* impressions1 ?an ei!r a _w or a devil is to make !m4 8,_! spot is n40 ,:y do? ! ,"l take pleasure to reckon _! s9s1 to describe s abom9able a p8 ,is n ?is ,jacob 9 :om he saw no iniquity87#bfg7 ,is n ?is ,israel1 ^: transgressions are n kn[n87#bfh7 ,c]ta9ly if ?is p w\ld h *>g$ !mselves s1 he w\ld n h done x4 ,he loves to =get1 :5 we rememb] our s9s1 b he mu/ rememb] !m :5 we =get !m4 ,:at is ! ,"l's great controv]sy ) m58 ,"h x is1--,h[ c ye say or ?9k t ye are n pollut$8 ,or if ye take ) su* a g5]al1 yet1 :y is n ! conviction ( y\r s9 & mis]y s deeply engrav51 z to pursue y out ( all hope ( rem$y 9 y\rselves1 7,j]4 ii4 #bb1 #bc78 8,& !re=e is ?9e iniquity m>k$ be=e me1 sai? ! ,"l40 ,god ha? det]m9$ n to wrong 8 ju/ice4 ,if m5 %\ld g away unpuni%$ & unjudg$ bo?1 :]e 7 8 righte\sness8 ,if !re 7 no record ( m5's transgressions1 7 he a righte\s judge8 ,!re=e1 ^? :o d n judge !mselves mu/ leave judgm5t to him1 = once ! m\? ( all fle% mu/ be /opp$1 & all become guilty be=e ,god4 ,:y pleads ! ,"l ) man8 ,because man says1 8,i am innoc5t1 ,i h n s9n$1 8 ang] w turn away10 ,j]4 ii4 #ce4 ,w any speak s 9 t]ms8 ,no inde$1 b ! ,"l con/ructs s ( ! mo/ "p1 because !y d m consid] ! wrongs done to !m1 ?an _! own wrongs done to ,god4 ,all m5 confess ! g5]al1 t !y are s9n]s1 b :o se>*es & tries 8 way to f9d out p>ticul>s8 ,& 9 z f> z ye d n *>ge y\rselves ) p>ticul> guilt9ess1 until ye be afraid ( 8 ang]1 z long z ! consid]ation or y\r s9s is s sup]ficial & %all[1 t ye appreh5d no dang] ( wra?1 or immunity f x1 c]ta9ly ,god w plead ) y4 ,ju/ice mu/ s f> be glorifi$1 z once to conclude y "u ! s5t5ce ( dea?2 if ye d x n n[1 !n ye leave ,god to be y\r judge & p>ty4 ,b if any man %all take ) 8 guilt9ess1 till 8 m\? be /opp$1 & condemn himself 9 ,god's sight1 ,i say1 m]cy & grace 9 ,god mu/ n be wrong$1 he t judges himself %all n be judg$ ( ! ,"l4 ,:at a fair (f] is ?is to y all ! ,"l (f]s to y6 ,if ye w 9 "t be y\r own judges1 ,i w resign my judgm5t to y4 ,if y w 9 e>ne/ pass ! s5t5ce1 ,i w nei!r pass x nor execute x4 ,if ye come to ! ,m$iator1 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 to escape f ! wra? ( a judge1 y %all meet ) a reconcil$ ,fa!r1 & ) su* love 9 him z %all hide a multitude ( (f5ces4 ,o ! dep?1 & height1 & bread? ( t love6 ,well !n1 x %all be a sea to ca/ y\r (f5ces into1 t %all dr[n !m4 ,_h n 8 p _m spots8 ,is !re any man c say1 ,i h cleans$ my he>t f iniquity8 ,no1 n "o4 ,yet behold1 he sees no spots 9 8 p4 ,he do? n make !m 8 p because spotless1 b he see? !m spotless1 because he makes !m 8 p4 ,!re is no cov]+ t c hide m5's uncleanness f 8 pi]c+ eye1 b "o ev5 ,jesus ,*ri/ 8 righte\sness1 & 8,bless$ is he ^: s9s are cov]$40 ,if ?is cov]+ 7 spread ov] ! m\? ( all hell1 !n hell %\ld h a cov]+ f 8 eyes4 ,if ye !re=e /rip y\rselves nak$ ( y\r own pret5ces & leaves1 & ?9k n y\rselves secure "u any creat$ %elt]4 ,if ye hide n y\r iniquity1 !n x %all be hid inde$1 "h is a cov]+ t %all hide x f 8 eyes4 ,!re is no spot s he9\s1 none s +ra9$1 b ! blood ( ,jesus c wa% x z p]fectly out1 z if x _h nev] be51 ,isa4 i4 #af1 #ag4 ,?\gh y\r spots 7 su* z are n incid5t to 8 *ildr51 yet ?is blood cleanses f "o & all1 x is ( an inf9ite nature4 ,b ?\gh x be s1 t ! blood ( ,*ri/ cleanse? f all s91 t !re is a f\nta9 op5$ 9 ! h\se ( ,david = s9 & = uncleanness1 = s9 & sep>ation1 = su* he9\s (f5ces z may sep>ate p ev5 f ! congregation ( ! ,"l's p1 yet !re are "s s9s1 "s spots1 t ord9>ily 8 p are n defil$ )1 & 9 ?is respect !y may be call$ holy & undefil$ 9 ! way4 ,!re are "s m>ks & *>act]s ( unreg5]at$ m5 s legible & express1 t we may ev5 read f m5's conv]sation1 t !y are n ! *ildr5 ( ,god4 ,?\gh ! blood ( ,*ri/ wa% f all1 yet ! *ild ( ,god ord9>ily is kept f "s k9d ( spots1 s t if a man %all be spott$ ) !m x is no m>vel he "q if he be a *ild or n4 ,!re are two1 :i* ,i ?9k s gross & unclean spots t ,i _c conceive h[ a s\l wa%5 by ,jesus ,*ri/ c be defil$ ) !m4 ,"o is1 a c\rse ( pr(anity4 ,! common walk ( ! multitude is s gross & pr(ane1 s void ( ,god & godl9ess1 t x witnesse? to _! face t !y are n ! sons ( ,god4 8,he t is born ( ,god s9ne? n2 he make? n s9 8 way & trade to walk into1 & please himself into40 ,:at are ! mo/ "p ( y1 ,i pray y8 ,is y\r spot l ! spot ( 8 *ildr58 ,d n ye decl>e y\r s9 z ,sodom1 ye drunk>ds1 :o wall[ 9 x daily1 & ?\gh ye pr(ess rep5tance1 yet nev] am5d8 ,ye :o h a cu/om ( swe>+ & blasphem+ 8 holy "n1 d n ye c>ry 9 y\r =ehead a spot t is n l 8 *ildr58 ,! *ild ( ,god may fall 9 _m p>ticul>s1 b x is n ! spot ( a *ild to cont9ue 9 !m to add drunk5ness to ?ir/1 & yet to dream ( escap+ wra?4 ,i pray y1 consid] x1 = x is ( great mom5t4 ,d ye c>ry su* a black m>k1--! devils m>k8 ,o d n ?9k y\rselves safe4 ,may n ?is p]suade y8 ,d b comp>e y\rselves 9 y\r conv]se & walk ) an hea!n )\t ! *ur*4 ,set aside y\r public pr(ession ( com+ to ! *ur*1 & he>+ ! ^w1 & *ur* privileges1 & is ! diff]5ce visible betwe5 y & !m8 ,_m ( y pray no m 9 secret or 9 y\r families ?an !y4 ,ye curse & swe> z !y1 ye are covet\s & worldly z !y4 ,if ye c1 d b draw a l9e ( diff]5ce1 & if ye _c1 !n ,i ask1 :at are ye8 ,is n ?is ! spot ( ba/>ds8 ,ano!r spot is1 hatr$ ( godl9ess & ! godly4 ,?is is inde$ ! mo/ lively image ( ! devil3 :o hates 8 bro!r is ( ! devil4 ,he t hates ! ,son1 c he love ! ,fa!r8 he t hates him t is begott51 hates also him t begat him & he t loves him t begat1 loves him t is begott54 ,n[1 h[ c he be begott5 ( ,god1 :o hates t nature he is said to p>take (--:o hates him t is begott58 ,i wond] t _m ( y\r consci5ces are n t\*$ ) ?is8 ,h[ c ye imag9e ye are *ildr5 ( ,god1 :5 !re are none ( y\r neighb\rs t y\r he>t rise? m aga9/1 t ye c less abide1 ?an ^? :o seek ,god mo/ dilig5tly1 ^: conv]sation is diff]5t f ! worlds8 ,d n flatt] y\rselves1 z if x 7 hypocrisy ye hat$4 ,no1 no ye c agree ) pr(anity1 & h[ c ye hate hypocrisy8 ,ye c agree ) a pr(ane hypocrite--) a pr(ane man1 t feigns & dissembles rep5tance b if once he 7 s ?or\ghly *ang$1 z to hate 8 =m] way1 & =sake x1 !n y\r antipa?y beg9ne?4 ,:at a ridicul\s ?+ is x = pr(anity to take ^u x to c5sure hypocrisy6 ,c]ta9ly if pr(anity ca/ out ) hypocrisy1 x mu/ be because x ha? a =m ( godl9ess1 :i* x s mu* dete/e?4 ,x is a /range hatr$ at godl9ess t a pr(ane man ha?1 t he _c abide ! v %ad[ ( x4 ,i besee* y :o love n hol9ess 9 y\r own p]sons1 :o hate to be re=m$ y\rselves1 d n add ?is height ( s9 to x1 z to hate x 9 o!rs also4 ,if ye be n godly y\rselves1 d n add ?is decl>$ manife/ "* ( a *ild ( ! devil to x1 to hate godl9ess 9 o!rs4 ,!re 7 "s hope ( y1 if ye held x 9 rev]5ce & e/imation :]e ye saw x4 ,!re are _m o!r spots n incid5t to 8 *ildr51 z ?is1 t m5 w n take ) _! s9 & ! curse4 ,x is a great difficulty to conv9ce ! mo/ "p ( m5 h[ mis]able !y are1 h[ void ( ,god4 ,all ! _w w n put !m out ( a good op9ion ( !mselves1 & ,i ?9k ?is ha? be5 ! spot ( ?is p1 !y w\ld n take ) _! guilt9ess--a /ubborn he>t$ p1 :olehe>t$4 ,!re ne$s no m to decl>e a numb] ( y n to be ,god's *ildr51 b ?is1--ye h liv$ all y\r "t 9 ! op9ion & belief t ye 7 ,god's *ildr51 t ye believ$ 9 him1 ye nev] saw y\rselves lo/ & mis]able4 ,?is 0 ! spot ( ?is p t !y e/eem$ !mselves *ildr51 ?\gh !y _h _m spots t te/ifi$ to _! face t !y 7 no *ildr54 ,!y wax$ worse & worse1 nei!r m]cies nor judgm5ts am5d$ !m4 8,:5 he slew !m10 x may be1 8!y s\ght him1 & flatt]$ him ) _! m\?1 b _! he>ts 7 n "r ) him1 nei!r 7 !y /eadfa/ 9 8 cov5ant10 ,psal4 lxxviii4 #cd4 ,ye w\ld h ?\ght !m a godly p1 :ile "u ! rod = a season1 b all t 0 b extort$ & press$ out by viol5ce ( affliction1 z ! groans ( a bea/ "u a burd54 ,b a little "t decl>$ t x 0 b flatt]y1 ?\gh !y ?\ght !mselves +5u\s1 & !re=e !y return$ to _! old provocations1 z a s[ to ! puddle1 or a dog to 8 vomit4 ,& is n ?is our spot1 ev5 ! spot ( great & small8 ,if any w\ld look ^u u 9 our engagem5ts & v[s "u tr\ble1 we appe> l 8 p1 a pray+1 rep5t+1 & believ+ p17#bfi7 b h[ quickly do? all ?is prove flatt]y8 ,d we n /ill return to our old ways t we h be5 exempl>ily puni%$ =1 & :i* we s solemnly engag$ aga9/8 ,! heat ( ! furnace die? out1 & !y wax cold] & h>d]1 a little "t we>s away all _! t5d]ness4 ,e man seeks 8 own ?+s1 & no man seeks ! ?+s ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,?is 0 ?is p's s9 & spot4 8,je%urun wax$ fat & kick$1 & lightly e/eem$ ! ,rock ( 8 salvation40 ,:5 _! heads 7 lift$ up to gov]nm5t1 :5 !y 7 rais$ out ( ! wat]s ( affliction & pov]ty1 !n !y =gat ,god1 !y oppress$ ! poor & ne$y1 eat up 8 p z bread1 & c\ld n abide to h _! faults told !m1 !y said to ! se]s1 8,see n1 & to ! prophets1 ,prophesy n unto u "r ?+s10 c4 ,isa4 xxx4 #aj4 ,i ?9k likewise1 t oppression is n ! spot ( 8 *ildr51 :oev] uses x4 ,& covet\sness presses m5 to x1 :5 p[] is 9 _! h& to compass x4 ,?is is a vile spot1 unwor?y ( any rul]1 let be7#bgj7 a ,*ri/ian4 ,x 0 abhorr$ among ,pagans4 ,o b x cries to heav51 sai? ! ,scripture1 x ha? a d\ble cry :5 o!r s9s cry once6 ,! he9\sness ( x crie? once1 & ! poor p cry aga91 & bo? ^! come up to ! e>s ( ! ,"l ( ho/s1 nay1 x ha? ! cry ( murd]1 & ano!r beside4 ,he t is gre$y ( ga91 is said to take away ! life ( ! own]s !re(1 ,prov4 i1 #ai4 ,s he is a murd]] be=e ,god1 & ! poor man's blood crie? = v5geance1 & !n himself seconds x ei!r by pray]1 or cry+ out = mis]y1 ,job xxxv4 #i4 ,all m5's pray]s & pr(essions w n outcry ^! two4 ,! p's _m pray]s c\ld n be he>d1 7,isa4 i4 #ae71 because _! h&s 7 8full ( blood10 :i* _h a l\d] cry ?an _! pray]s4 ,! poor also oppress+ ! poor1 is l a sweep+ ra9 t leaves no?+ beh9d x4 ,x is read 9 ! m>g91 8t !y are n 8 *ildr51--t is _! blot40 ,& inde$ x is s4 ,x is a great blot & /a9 9 ! face ( any man :oev] he be1 t he is n born ( ,god--t he c reckon k9dr$ to none b ,adam4 ,b :at indignity is x & disgrace1 = a p pr(ess+ 8 "n1 yet to h no o!r g5]ation1 to reckon no high] ?an ! e>? & ! e>?ly4 ,:at is n[ ! great blot ( our visible *ur*8 ,"h x is1 ! mo/ "p are n ,god's *ildr51 b call$ s2 & x is ! great] blot t !y are call$ s1 & are n47#bga7 ,o poor sa9ts1 e/eem y\r hon\r & high privilege2 ye h receiv$ ?is1 to be ! sons ( ,god6 ,x is no blot to y t y are poor & despis$ 9 ! _w2 b x is & %all be an et]nal blot to ! great & ri*1 & wise 9 ! _w1 t !y are n ! *ildr5 ( ,god4 ,*ri/ianity is no blot1 ?\gh x be 9 reproa* among m51 b x is really ! glory & excell5cy ( a man2 b ! want ( x1 alas6 h[ do? x abase _m high & noble1 impov]i% _m ri*1 & infatuate _m wise6 ,ye ?9k all ( y are ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 because ye are 9 ! *ur*1 & p>take ( ! ord9ances & sacram5ts2 & s did ?is p4 ,b ,moses did n flatt] ^! ,jews1 b told bo? pr9ces & p 9 _! face1 t !y 7 n *ildr5 ( ,god1 because only ,israel 9 ! lett]1 !y _h n *ildr5's mann]s4 ,o t x might n be said ( ! mo/ "p ( y1 t ye are n *ildr5 ( ,god1 & t t is y\r blot & %ame6 ,x is ! %ame ( rul]s n to be ! *ildr5 ( ,god4 ,!y are wise1 !y are active1 !y are noble1 b "o spot disgrace? all1 "o fly make? _! o9tm5t to /9k1 !y are n graci\s1 _m ( !m1 b sons ( m5 at ! f>!/ reckon+1 are n begott5 aga9 to a lively hope4 8,n _m wise1 n _m noble1 n _m ri*40 ,! scant9ess ( graci\s m5 is ! spot ( judicatories17#bgb7 t !re are _m *ildr5 ( ! _w1 b few *ildr5 ( light 9 !m4 ,o h[ beautiful & glori\s w\ld judicatories be1 if all ! memb]s 7 *ildr5 ( light6 ,:at glory w\ld !re be1 if all ( !m did %9e & enlight5$ "o ano!r6 ,b :at beauty or comel9ess1 :at maje/y c be 9 rul]s or judicatures1 :5 ! image ( ,god is n 9 !m6 ,?is is also ! spot ( assemblies1 synods1 presbyt]ies1 t !re are few godly m9i/]s4 ,alas1 t ?is compla9t %\ld be1 ev5 among ^? ^: (fice x is to beget _m *ildr5 to ,god6 ,h[ few ( !m are begott51 or h ! image ( _! ,fa!r6 ,& ?us *ur* assemblies h no beauty1 su* z ! c\rts ( ,jesus ,*ri/ %\ld h4 ,o t we 7 9 love ) ,*ri/ianity & grace2 t x 7 our gr& "q1 h[ %all ,i be put among ! *ildr58 ,! ,"l seems to wond] at x1 & make a "q ( x1 ,h[ c su* z we be put among ! *ildr58 ,j]4 iii4 #ai4 ,b he answ]s x himself1 8,?\ %alt call me1 ,my ,fa!r1 & %all n turn away f me40 ,!re is no m to d1 b to take )7#bgc7 y\r w&]+s & wrongs done to ,god1 embrace him 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 & he becomes y\r ,fa!r2 & if ye be *ildr51 sure ye w resolve to abide 9 y\r ,fa!r's h\se1 & turn no m to a pres5t _w1 or y\r =m] lu/s4 ,!y are a 8p]v]se & crook$ g5]ation40 ,:at pleasure ha? ! ,"l 9 speak+ ?us1 :5 he upbraids none8 ,c]ta9ly1 9 a mann] x is drawn out ( him4 ,w\ld he object our faults1 if we did n def5d !m by ob/9acy8 ,p]v]s5ess & crook$ness is ob/9acy & incorrigibl5ess aga9/ m]cies & judgm5ts1--8t t :i* is crook$ _c be made /raight10 sai? ,solomon4 ,!n do? ! ,"l take notice ( s9s1 :5 m5 refuse to return1 & s ma9ta9 _! s9s4 ,x is ?is :i* height5s provocations1 & makes out ! controv]sy1--p]v]s5ess 9 s94 ,x is n ord9>y common infirmities t ! ,"l puni%e?1 ei!r 9 a l& or p]son2 b :5 infirmities are discov]$ by ! light ( ! ^w1 :5 ! ,"l use? means to reclaim m5 9 8 provid5ce1 & yet no means prevail1 !n are !y reckon$ p]v]se4 ,n[1 p]v]s5ess is n ! spot ( 8 *ildr53 ! *ild ( ,god daily b[s & folds to him1 receives *all5ges f him1 takes ) iniquity & yields unto ,god4 ,o t ?is title might n be writt5 above ! head ( ?is g5]ation des]v$ly--8,?is is a p]v]se & crook$ g5]ation60 ,s]mon ,v4 ,psal4 lxxiii4 #bh4--8;,b x is good = me to draw ne> to ,god3 ,i h put my tru/ 9 ! ,"l ,god1 t ,i may decl>e all ?y works40 ,aft] man's fir/ transgression1 he 0 %ut out f ! tree ( life1 & ca/ out ( ! g>d51 by :i* 0 signifi$ 8 seclusion & seque/ration f ! pres5ce ( ,god1 & communion ) him3 & ?is 0 9 a mann] ! ext]m9ation ( all mank9d 9 "o1 :5 ,adam 0 driv5 out ( p>adise4 ,n[1 ?is _h be5 an et]nal sep>ation = any ?+ t we c\ld d1 7= we c d no?+ b dep>t by a p]petual backslid+1 & make ! di/ance e day wid]17 except x _h pleas$ ! ,"l1 ( 8 inf9ite grace1 to condesc5d to draw ne> to u 9 graci\s promises & (f]s ( a ,r$eem]4 ,if he _h n made ! fir/ j\rney f heav5 to e>?1 by s5d+ 8 only ,son1 we %\ld h giv5 ov] ! hope ( return+ f e>? to heav54 ,b he ha? tak5 away ! greate/ "p ( t di/ance1 9 draw+ ne> to our nature2 yea1 9 assum+ our fle% into ! fell[%ip ( 8 glori\s div9ity4 ,he ha? /oop$ s l[ to meet ) u1 & (f]$ himself ! try/+ place7#bgd7 betwe5 ,god & u1 a fit meet+-place1 :]e !re is a conjunction ( ! int]e/s ( bo? p>ties1 & n[1 !re is no m to d1 b to draw ne> to ,god 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 s9ce he ha? made ! great j\rney to come d[n to u4 ,we h n t inf9ite gulf ( satisfaction to ju/ice to pass ov]1 we h n ! height ( div9e ,maje/y1 z he is inf9itely above u1 & (f5d$ ) u1 to climb up unto4 ,c]ta9ly we c\ld n b fall into ! lake t is bel[ u1 if we 7 to aim s high4 ,b ! ,"l ha? be5 pleas$ to desc5d to u1 9 our mean capacity 9 ! fle%1 & fill up ! immeasurable gulf ( ju/ice by ! inf9ite m]its & suff]+s ( 8 ,son 9 our fle%4 ,& n[ he invites u1 he reque/s u1 to come to him 9 8 ,son & h life4 ,we are n come to m\nt ,s9ai1 t might n be t\*$1 t burnt ) fire & tempe/1 :]e !re 7 t]rible sights & intol]able noises4 ,i say1 su* a ,god we might h _h to d ) a consum+ fire1 in/ead ( an in/ruct+ light1--a dev\r+ fire1 in/ead ( a heal+ ,sun ( righte\sness1 consid]+ t !re is no?+ 9 u :i* is n fit & prep>$ fuel = ev]la/+ burn+s4 ,b we are come--& t is ! et]nal wond] ( angels--unto m\nt ,sion to be citiz5s 9 ! city ( ,god & fell[ citiz5s ) bless$ angels & glorifi$ spirits1 to peace & reconciliation ) him :o 0 our judge4 ,& if y ask h[ ?is may be8 ,i answ]1 because we h "o ,jesus1 ! ,m$iator ( ! new cov5ant1 to come to1 ^: blood crie? l\d] = p>don ( s9n]s ?an all m5's transgressions c cry = puni%m5t ( s9n]s1 ,heb4 xii4 #ah-bj1 c4 ,let u !n consid] ! fir/ /ep & degree ( union ) ,god1--x consi/s 9 fai? 9 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,?is is ! fir/ motion ( ! s\l 9 draw+ ne> to ,god1 =1 z !re is no remission )\t blood1 s no access to ,god )\t a m$iator4 ,= if y consid] :at is 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 y w f9d t :i* w engage ! desire ( ! he>t1 z also t :i* w give boldness & confid5ce to act t desire4 ,et]nal life is promis$ & propos$ 9 him1--he (f]s re/ to we>y s\ls1 & ha? x to give4 ,t :i* we ignorantly & va9ly seek else:]e1 "h x is to be f\nd4 ,= p]sonal excell5cies1 he is ! *ief inf9itely beyond comp>ison1 & = suitabl5ess to u & our necessities1 all ! gospel is an expression ( x1 s t he is pres5t$ 9 ! mo/ attractive draw+ mann] t c be imag9$4 ,& !n1 :5 ! desires are inflam$1 yet if !re be no oil ( hope to fe$ x1 x w soon cool aga94 ,!re=e1 take a view aga91 & y may h boldness to ent] into ! holie/ by ! blood ( ,jesus4 ,!re 0 "s k9d ( di/ance kept 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1--none b ! high prie/ might ent] into ! holie/ place1 b ! entry ( our ,high ,prie/ into x1 t is1 into heav51 ha? made x pat5t to all t come to him & apply 8 blood4 ,!re is a new & liv+ way by ! holy fle% ( ,*ri/1 consecrat$ & made1 ( inf9ite value & use1 by ! div9ity ( 8 p]son1 &1 !re=e1 hav+ su* a "o ( our k9dr$ s great ) ,god1 we may draw ne> ) a true he>t & full assurance ( fai?1 hav+ our consci5ces spr9kl$1 c1 ,heb4 x4 #ah-bj1 c4 ,n[1 s9ce ! way is made pla9 to y1 & ! entry is op5$ up 9 ! gospel1 d y n f9d y\r he>ts /ir )9 y to draw ne> to him8 ,d y n f9d a necessity ( mak+ peace by su* a ,m$iator8 ,o t ye knew ! great di/ance betwe5 ,god & y\r natures1 & :at ! haz>d is1 8,lo6 !y t are f> f !e %all p]i%10 !n c]ta9ly y w\ld take hold ( ?is invitation1 & be easily drawn unto ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,b unto y :o h adv5tur$ to draw ne> = p>don ( s9 9 ,*ri/1 ,i w\ld recomm5d unto y t y w\ld draw yet ne>] to ,god4 ,aft] t ! p>tition wall ( wra? & condemnation is remov$1 yet !re is mu* d>kness 9 y\r m9ds & corruption 9 y\r natures1 t sep>ates f him1 ,i mean1 int]cepts & di/urbs t bless$ communion y are call$ unto4 ,!re=e1 ,i w\ld exhort y1 z ,james1 8,draw ne> to ,god1 & he w draw ne> to y10 *ap4 iv4 #h1 & t1 :]e9 ?is mo/ consi/s1 is 9 /udy+ t purification ( our natures1 t cleans+ ( our he>ts f guile1 & our h&s f (f5ces1 by :i* our s\ls may draw t[>ds a resemblance ( ,god4 ,?is access & draw+ ne> to ,god 9 assimilation & con=mity ( nature is ! great design ( ! gospel4 8,be ye holy1 = ,i am holy4 ,n[1 ye are agre$1 walk ) him10 7,amos iii4 #c71 z ,eno* 8walk$ ) ,god10 ,g54 v4 #bd1 t is1 lab\r 9 all y\r conv]sation to set him be=e y\r eyes1 & to /udy to be well pleas$ ) him 9 all ?+s & to please him 9 all1 to con=m y\rselves to 8 pleasure 9 e ?+4 ,& ?is communion 9 walk+ especially consi/s 9 t communication ( ! _s ) ,god 9 pray]1 ?is is ! ne>e/ & sweete/ approa* :5 ! s\l is lift$ up to ,god1 & is almo/ out ( itself 9 him1 & ?is be+ ! ord9>y ex]cise & motion ( ! s\l1 x exce$+ly advances 9 ! fir/ po9t ( ne>ness1 t is1 9 con=mity ) ,god4 ,draw+ (t5 ne> 9 communion ) him 9 pray]1 makes ! s\l draw t[>ds 8 lik5ess1 ev5 z mu* conv]se ( m5 toge!r w make !m l "o ano!r4 ,n[1 = ! comm5dation ( ?is1 8,x is good40 ,:at great] evil c be imag9$ ?an sep>ation f ! greate/ good8 ,& :at great] good1 ?an accession to ! greate/ good8 ,e ?+ is 9 s f> happy & well1 z x is jo9$ )1 & enjoye?1 t :i* is conv5i5t = x4 ,light is ! p]fection ( ! e>?1 remove x1 & :at a disconsolate & unpleasant ?+ is x6 ,n[1 truly !re is no?+ suitable to ! immortal _s ( man b ,god1 &1 !re=e1 all its happ9ess or mis]y mu/ be measur$ by ! access or recess1 ne>ness or di/ance1 ( t inf9ite goodness4 ,!re=e1 is x any wond]1 t all !y t g a :or+ f him p]i%1 z e man's he>t do?8 ,= we are inf9itely b\nd by creation1 by _m o!r bonds /rong] ?an w$lock1 to consecrate & devote ourselves :olly to ,god1 b ?is is trea*]\sly brok54 ,e man turns aside to vanity & lies1 & is guilty ( he>t :or$om f ,god1 & spiritual idolatry1 because ! affection t %\ld be pres]v$ *a/e = him is pro/itute to e base object4 ,s !n1 ?is divorcem5t ( ! s\l f ,god _c b foll[ !reupon1 ev5 an et]nal eclipse ( true & real life & com=t4 ,& :oev] draws back f ! f\nta9 ( life & salvation1 _c b f9d else:]e p]dition & de/ruction1 ,heb4 x4 ult4 ,my belov$1 let u set ?us aside all o!r ?+s :i* are ! pursuits & endeav\rs ( ! mo/ "p ( m54 ,m5's natural desires are c>ri$ t[>ds heal?1 food1 raim5t1 life & lib]ty1 peace1 & su* l1 b ! m rational sort ( m5 seek aft] "s %ad[ ( wisdom & virtue4 ,yet ! g5]ality ( m51 bo? high & l[1 h extravagant illimit$ desires t[>ds ri*es1 pleasure1 pref]m5t1 & all t we h spok5 is enclos$ )9 ! n>r[ compass ( m5's abode "h1 :i* is b = a mom5t4 ,s t1 if x 7 possible t all ^! =em5tion$ desires & delights ( m5 c\ld att5d any man = ! space ( an hundr$ ye>s1 ?\gh he _h ! concurr5ce ( ! /reams ( ! creatures to br+ him 9 satisfaction1 ?\gh all ! _w %\ld b[ to him & be subject to ! beck ( 8 au?ority )\t /roke ( sword1 ?\gh all ! creatures %\ld sp5d _! /r5g? & wit ^u 8 satisfaction1 yet d b consid] :at t %all be )9 "s few ye>s1 :5 he %all be spoil$ ( all t att5dance1 d5ud$ ( all ext]nal com=ts1 :5 ! fatal p]iod mu/ close 8 life1 peace1 heal?1 & all1 & 8 poor s\l also1 t 0 dr[n$ 9 t gulf ( pleasure1 %all !n f9d itself robb$ ( its preci\s treasure1 t is1 ,god's fav\r1 & s rema9 9 ev]la/+ bani%m5t f 8 pres5ce4 ,d ye ?9k1 ,i say t man 7 happy8 ,nay6 ,o happy ,laz>us1 :o is n[ bless$ 9 ,abraham's bosom1 :o enjoys an et]nity ( happ9ess = a mom5t's mis]y6 ,b1 my belov$1 y "k t x is n possible ev5 to atta9 to t imag9$ happ9ess "h4 ,all ! ga9 t is f\nd is n able to quit ! co/ & exp5se ( grief1 vexation1 c>e1 toil+ & sweat+ t is ab\t !m4 ,b if ye w\ld be p]suad$1 !re is t to be f\nd easily1 :i* y tr\ble y\rselves seek+ else:]e1 & believe me1 ?\gh ! g5]al appreh5sion ( m5 be1--t peace1 pl5ty1 pref]m5t1 & satisfaction 9 ?is life1 to comp5se _! pa9s1 are m easily atta9able ?an fell[%ip & communion ) ,god1 yet ,i am p]suad$ t !re is no?+ m practicable ?an ! life ( religion4 ,god ha? condemn$ ! _w "u vanity & a curse1 & t :i* is crook$ c by no art or /r5g? be made /raight1 b he ha? made ?is atta9able by 8 graci\s promises1 ev5 a bless$ life1 9 approa*+ ne> to himself1 ! f\nta9 ( all life4 ,& ?is is a c]ta9 good1 an univ]sal good1 & an et]nal good4 ,x w n disappo9t y z o!r ?+s d1 ( :i* y h no assurance = all y\r toil+s4 ,?is is made m infallible to a s\l t truly seeks x 9 ,god4 ,x is z c]ta9 t !y _c be a%am$ ?r\gh fru/ration1 z t he is fai?ful4 ,& !n x is an univ]sal good1 "o compreh5sive ( all1 "o em95tly & virtually all ?+s creat$1 to be jo9$ to ! inf9ite all fulness ( ,god4 ,?is advance? ! s\l to a p>ticipation ( all t is 9 him4 ,?is is heal?1 ,psalm xlii4 #aa4 ,prov4 iii4 #h4 ,?is is light1 ,john viii4 #ab4 ,x is life1 7,john xi4 #be17 lib]ty1 7,john viii4 #cf17 food & raim5t1 7,isa4 lxi4 #aj1 & ,john iv4 #ad17 & :at n8 ,x is pr(it1 pleasure1 pref]m5t 9 ! sup]lative degree1 & n scatt]$ 9 s _m v>i\s /reams :i* divide & di/ract ! he>t1 b all comb9$ 9 "o4 ,x is ! true good ( bo? s\l & body1 & s ! only good ( man4 ,& la/ly1 x is et]nal1 to be coetane\s ) ?y s\l4 ,( all o!r ?+s x may be said1 8,i h se5 an end ( !m10 !y 7 & are n4 ,b ?is w survive "t1 & all ! *anges ( x1 & !n x w beg9 to be p]fect1 :5 all p]fection is at an end4 ,n[1 f all ?is1 ,i w\ld exhort y 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ to pond] ^? ?+s 9 y\r he>ts1 & consid] !m 9 ref]5ce to y\r own s\ls1 t ye may say ) ,david1 8,x is good = me to draw ne> to ,god40 ,t :i* all m5 seek aft]1 is happ9ess & well be+4 ,m5 pursue no?+ b "u ! notion ( good1 & to complete t :i* may be call$ good1 !re is requir$ "s excell5cy 9 ! ?+ itself1 & !n a conv5i5cy & suitabl5ess to u1 & ^! jo9tly draw ! he>t ( man4 ,b ! great mis]y is1 t !re is s mu* ignorance & misappreh5sion ( t :i* is truly good1 & !n1 :5 any ?+ ( x is kn[n1 !re is s little s]i\s consid]ation & application ( x to ourselves1 & ?is makes ! mo/ "p ( m5 w&] up & d[n 9 ! pursuit ( div]s ?+s1 :i* are n t true good ( ! s\l1 & set _! he>ts on t :i* is n1 until !y f9d _! he>ts fall d[n z want+ a f\ndation & !n !y turn ab\t aga9 to "s o!r vanity4 ,& s ! w&]+s & /ray+s ( m5 are inf9ite1 because ! by ways are innum]able1 ?\gh ! true way be b "o4 ,yea1 ! turn+s & toil+s ( "o man are v>i\s & manifold because he quickly loses ! sc5t ( happ9ess 9 e way he falls into & !re=e mu/ turn to ano!r4 ,& ?us m5 are nev] at any solid sett+ ab\t ?is great bus9ess1 nev] resolute :]e9 ?is happ9ess consi/s1 nor p]emptory to foll[ x1 b !y fluctuate ^u unc]ta9 appreh5sions1 & div]se affections1 until ! "t & date ( salvation expire1 & !n !y mu/ "k c]ta9ly & surely ! inevitable dang] & irrecov]able loss !y h br\ght !mselves1 to1 :o w\ld n take notice ( ! sure way1 bo? ( escap+ wra? & atta9+ happ9ess :ile x 0 to be f\nd4 ,well1 !n1 ?is is ! great bus9ess we h "h to d1 yea1 to make ! circle ! l>g]1 x is t great bus9ess we h to d 9 ?is _w1 to "k :]e9 ! true well be+ & et]nal welf>e ( our s\ls consi/ & by any means to apply unto t1 z ! only ?+ necess>y1 9 reg>d ( :i*1 all o!r ?+s are c]emonies1 circum/ances1 & indiff]5t ?+s4 ,& to guide u 9 ?is exam9ation & application1 "h is "o man1 :o1 hav+ almo/ made %ipwreck ^u ! rocks :i* m5 commonly da% ^u1 & be+ by ! ,"l l$ safely by1 & almo/ arriv$ at ! coa/ ( true felicity1 he sets out a beacon1 & lights a c&le to all :o %all foll[ him1 to direct !m :i* way !y %all /e] _! c\rse4 ,examples tea* m effectually ?an rules4 ,x is easy = e man to speak well ^u ?is po9t 9 g5]al1 & readily all w ackn[l$ge t "h x is1 & n[h]e else4 ,b yet all ?is is outcri$ by ! contr>y noise ( e man's practice4 ,^! g5]al grants ( tru? are recall$ 9 ! conv]sations ( m51 !re=e !y _c h mu* influ5ce ^u any man4 ,b :5 we he> "o speak1 & see him walk s too1 :5 we h ! example ( a mo/ wise man1 :o want$ n ^! worldly expectations :i* o!r m5 h1 s t he n only propones x to u1 b aft] mu* s]i\s advisem5t1 aft] mature consid]ation ( all t c be said ( ! wick$'s be/ e/ate1 & ! godly's wor/1 sett+ d[n resolute conclusions = himself--8,x is good = me to draw ne> to ,god10 yea1 s det]m9ate 9 x1 t if none ( ! _w %\ld be ( t m9d1 he w\ld n *ange x1--?\gh all %\ld walk 9 o!r ways1 he w\ld *oose to be r alone 9 ?is1 ?an 9 ! greate/ cr[d ( company 9 any o!r4 ,n[1 ,i say1 :5 we h su* a copy ca/ u1 a man ( excell5t p>ts 9 sobriety & sadness1 *oos+ t way1 :i* all 9 words confess to be ! be/1 %\ld n ?is awake u out ( our dreams & raise u up to "s m att5tion & consid]ation ( :at we are do+8 ,! words1 y see1 are ! holy resolution ( a holy he>t1 conc]n+ t :i* is ! *iefe/ good4 ,y see ! way to happ9ess1 & y f9d ! p>ticul> application ( t to ,david's s\l1 or ( 8 s\l to x4 ,we %all speak a ^w ( ! ?+ itself1 !n ( ! comm5dation ( x1 !n ( ! application ( x4 ,= ! ?+ itself1--draw+ ne> to ,god1--x gives u "s gr\nd to take a view ( ! po/ure 9 :i* m5 are f\nd by nature1 f> (f f ,god4 ,our condition by nature ,i _c s fitly express1 z 9 ! apo/le's words1 7,eph4 ii4 #ab17--8,)\t ,*ri/1 ali5s f ! commonweal? ( ,israel1 /rang]s f ! cov5ants ( promise1 hav+ no hope1 & )\t ,god 9 ! _w40 ,a deplorable e/ate inde$1 hopeless & helpless6 ,no hope 9 x1 t is ! extremity ( mis]y1 ! refuse ( all conditions4 8,)\t ,*ri/1 & )\t ,god40 ,oh6 ^! are words ( inf9ite weight3 )\t ^?1 )\t :om x is simply impossible to be happy1 & )\t :om x is n possible b to be mis]able1--)\t ! f\nta9 ( light1 life1 & consolation1 )\t :i* !re is no?+ b pure d>kness1 )\t any beam ( light2 no?+ b dea?1 )\t ! lea/ brea?+ ( life1 no?+ b vexation1 )\t ! lea/ drop ( consolation4 ,9 a ^w1 )\t ^!1 & want+ ^!1 :om1 if y want1 x 7 good to be spoil$ ( all be+1 to be no?+1 if t c\ld be1 or nev] to h be5 any ?+4 ,m5 w seek dea?1 & _c f9d x4 ,o :at a loss & deprivem5t is ! loss ( ,god1 :i* makes dea? m desirable ?an life1 & n to be at all1 inf9itely pref]able to any be+6 ,n[1 x is true1 t ! br++ 9 ( multitudes )9 ! pale ( ! visible *ur*1 is "s degree ( access & ne>ness to ,god1 = !n !y become citiz5s z to ext]nal "r1 9 ! commonweal? ( ! *ur*1 & h ! (f]s ( ! promises made to !m1 9 respect ( :i* visible /&+1 ! apo/le speaks ( ! :ole *ur* ( ,ephesus1 8b n[ ye are made ne> :o 7 f> (f10 7v]4 #ac17 not)/&+1 t _m ( !m 7 f\nd aft]w>ds to h left _! fir/ love1 ,rev4 ii4 ,b yet1 belov$1 to speak m inw>dly1 & z y\r s\ls /& 9 ! sight ( ,god1 ! g5]ality ( ^? :o are ne> h& 9 outw>d ord9ances are yet f> (f f ,god 9 reality1--8)\t ,god & )\t ,*ri/10 z really1 z t\*+ any s\l-feel+1 z ^? :o are altoge!r )\t4 ,! bond ( union & peace 0 brok5 9 p>adise1 s9 dissolv$ x1 & broke (f t ne>ness & fri5d%ip ) ,god1 & f t day to ?is day1 !re ha? be5 an inf9ite di/ance & sep>ation betwixt man & ,god4 ,! /eps & degrees ( x are _m4 ,!re is d>kness & bl9dness 9 m5's m9ds4 ,su* ignorance naturally possesse? ! multitude1 t x :olly ali5ates !m f ! life ( ,god1 ,eph4 iv4 #ah4 ,= :at fell[%ip c light1 t pure light1 h ) su* gross d>kness z is among u8 ,?is c]ta9ly is ! removal ( t ,sun ( ,righte\sness f our s\ls1 or ! imposition ( ! cl\ds ( transgression1 t makes x s d>k a night 9 ! s\ls ( m54 ,& !n !re is no?+ b enmity & desp]ate wick$ness 9 ! he>t ( man1 & ?is keeps ! /ronghold ( ! affections1 ,rom4 viii41 ,j]4 xvii4 ,!re _c be a fur!r elongation or sep>ation ( ! s\l f ,god1 ?an to turn s opposite1 9 all incl9ations & dispositions1 to 8 holy w1 = ! di/ance betwe5 ,god & u is n local 9 ! po9t ( place1 = :i!r %all we g f him :o is ev]y:]e8 ,& ?us he is ne> h& e "o ( u1 b x is also real 9 ! de=mity & repugnancy ( our natures to 8 holy w4 ,b add unto ?is1 t be+ ?us sep>at$ 9 affection1 & disjo9$1 z x 71 9 natural dispositions1 we _c draw ne> to ,god 9 any ord9ance1--z ! ^w1 pray]1 c4 ,?\gh we may1 z t p1 draw ne> ) our lips1 & ask ( him our duty1 & seem to delight to "k him1 yet !re is ?is natural incapacity & crook$ness 9 ! he>t ( man1 t x _c truly approa* unto ! ,fa!r ( spirits ) any s\l-desire & delight4 ,b _! he>ts are remov$ f> f me1 ,isa4 xxix4 #ac1 ,matt4 xv4 #h4 ,i ?9k m5 might obs]ve t _! s\ls act n 9 religi\s bus9ess z !y %\ld1 b t !y remove _! s\ls _m miles di/ant f _! bodies1--& !y _c keep any con/ancy 9 ?is approa* ( pray] to ,god1 _c walk ) him 9 _! conv]sation1 or c>ry him along 9 _! m$itation4 ,b !re is "o po9t ( e/rangem5t & sep>ation sup]add$ to all1 t !re is no man c come ne> to ,god )\t an oblation & (f]+ ( peace1 t !re is no approa*+ to him1 b z to a cont9u+ fire1 except we c br+ a sacrifice to appease1 & a pres5t to please ,him = our inf9ite (f5ces4 ,!re ! diff]5ce /&s1--we _c draw ne> to walk toge!r1 till we be agre$4 ,&1 truly1 ?is unto man is impossible1 = we h no?+ s preci\s z ! r$emption ( our s\ls1--no?+ c comp5se inf9ite wrongs1 or satisfy inf9ite ju/ice4 ,n[1 ?is seems to make our ne>ness aga9 desp]ate1 & to put m5 fur!/ (f f hope4 ,not)/&+1 ?is is ! v purpose ( ! gospel1 prea*$ f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w1 to remove t di/ance1 & to take imp$im5ts ( meet+ out ( ! way2 = t great ob/ruction1 ! want ( a sacrifice & ransom1 ! ,"l ha? suppli$ x1 he himself ha? furni%$ x2 & x 0 ! great design c>ri$ on f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w4 ,b z ! sun1 ! ne>] he is1 ! m ! e>? is enlight5$3 s "h1 fir/ "s dawn+ ( light appe>s1 z a mess5g] ( hope1 to tell t ! ,r$eem] %all come1--t ! true sacrifice %all be sla92 !n /ill ! ne>] 8 own appe>+1 ! cle>] are ! manife/ations ( him1 & ! great design is m op5$ up1 till at l5g? he breaks out 9 glory f "u a cl\d1 & %[s himself to ! _w1 to be t ,lamb ( ,god t %\ld take away ! s9s ( ! _w4 ,& n[1 z ! apo/le to ! ,hebrews speaks1 *ap4 vii4 #ai1 8,! law ha? made no?+ p]fect1 b ! br++ 9 ( a bett] hope did1 by ! :i* we draw nigh to ,god40 ,all ! sacrifices & %ad[s t 7 "u ! law did b po9t at ?is p]fect ransom2 & ! way ( access to ,god ?r\gh a ,m$iator 0 n s cle>2 b n[ ! matt] is made z hopeful z is possible1--! p>tition-wall ( ! law's curses1--! h&-writ+ aga9/ u is remov$ on ! cross1--! enmity sla91--! di/ance remov$ by ! blood ( ! cross1 be+ p>tly fill$ up by 8 desc5t into our nature1 p>tly by 8 l[] desc5t 9 our nature to suff] dea?4 ,& ?is is ! sav\ry oblation t we h to pres5t to ,god1 & may h boldness to come nigh because ( x4 ,& :5 once our access is made by ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 !n we are call$ & all[$ to come /ill nigh]1 to cleave & adh]e to him z our ,fa!r1 to pray unto him1 to walk ) him4 ,!n we %\ld conv]se z fri5ds & famili>s toge!r2 !n draw nigh to 8 light = illum9ation1 & to him z ! f\nta9 ( life = quick5+1 to place our delight & desire 9 him1--to =sake all o!r ?+s1 ev5 our wills & pleasures1 & to lose !m1 t !y may be f\nd 9 82 to conv]se mu* 9 8 company1 & be (t5 9 communication ) him1 & m$itation ^u him4 ,?is is ! v design & sub/ance ( ! gospel4 ,x holds =? ! way ( mak+ up ! brea* betwe5 man & ,god1 ( br++ y nigh :o are yet af> (f1 & ne>] :o are ne> h&4 ,o let u he>k5 to x6 ,s]mon ,,vi4 ,prov4 xxvii4 #a4--8;,boa/ n ?yself ( to-morr[1 = ?\ kn[e/ n :at a day may br+ =?40 ,!re are "s peculi> gifts t ,god ha? giv5 to man 9 8 fir/ creation1 & endu$ 8 nature )1 beyond o!r liv+ creatures1 :i* be+ rightly ord]$ & improv$ t[>ds ! "r objects1 d advance ! s\l ( man to a wond]ful height ( happ9ess1 t no o!r sublun>y creature is capable (4 ,b by reason ( man's fall into s91 ^! are q disord]$ & turn$ out ( ! "r *annel2 &1 !re=e1 z ! "r improvem5t ( !m w\ld make man happy1 s ! wrong employm5t ( !m load5s him ) m real mis]y ?an any o!r creature4 ,i mean1 ,god ha? giv5 to man two notable capacities beyond o!r ?+s2--"o is1 to "k & reflect ^u himself1 & to consid] :at conv5i5cy is 9 any ?+ t[>ds himself1--:at goodness or advantage r$\nds to himself f !m1 & 9 t reflection & comp>ison to enjoy :at he ha?2 ano!r is to look =w>d beyond ! pres5t "t1 &1 z x 71 to anticipate & prev5t ! sl[ motions ( "t1 by a k9d ( =esight & provid5ce4 ,9 a ^w1 he is a creature fram$ unto m und]/&+ ?an o!rs1 & s capable ( m joy 9 pres5t ?+s1 & m =esight ( ! "t to come4 ,he is made mortal1 yet ) an immortal _s ( an immortal capacity1 t ha? its eye ^u ! morr[1--^u et]nity4 ,n[1 h]e9 consi/s ei!r man's happ9ess or mis]y1 h[ he reflects ^u himself1 & :at he *oose? = ! matt] ( 8 joy & gloriation1 & :at provid5ce he ha? = ! "t to come4 ,if ^? be rightly ord]$1 all is well2 b if n1 !n woe unto him1 !re is m hope ( a bea/ ?an ( him4 ,man's nature incl9es to boa/+--to glory+ 9 some?+1 & ?is arise? f "s appreh5d$ excell5cy or advantage1 & s is orig9at$ 9 ! und]/&+ p[] ( man1 :i* is f> above bea/s4 ,bea/s f9d ! ?+s !mselves1 b !y d n1 !y _c reflect ^u _! own enjoym5t ( !m1 & !re=e !y are n capable ( su* pleasure2 = ! m di/9ct k ( ?+s 9 relation to ourselves1 ! m delight ensue? ^u x4 ,_m creatures h s+ul> qualities & virtues1 b !y are no?+ ! happi]2 = !y "k !m n1 & h no use ( !m1 b are :olly de/9at$ to ! use ( man1 :o !re=e is only said to enjoy !m1 because he only is capable ( joy f !m4 ,& ?is1 ,i suppose1 may give u a h9t at ! absolute incompreh5sible bless$ness1 self-complac5cy1 & delight ( ,god4 ,x _c b be immeasurably great1 see+ ! k ( himself & all creatures is inf9ite2 he compreh5ds all 8 own p[]1 & virtue1 & goodness1 & !re=e 8 delight & rejoic+ is answ]able4 ,!re is a glory+ & boa/+ !n t is good1 :i* man is naturally fram$ unto2 & ?is is t :i* ,david expresses1 ,psal4 xxxiv4 #b1 8,my s\l %all make h] boa/ 9 ,god20 & ,psal4 xliv4 #h1 8,9 ,god we boa/ all ! day long1 & praise ?y "n = ev]40 ,:5 ! s\l appreh5ds t all-suffici5cy1 & self-suffici5t fulness ( ,god2 :at inf9ite treasures ( goodness1 & wisdom1 & p[] are 9 him1 & s h[ suitable & conv5i5t he is to ! condition ( ! s\l2 :at a sweet correspond5ce !re is betwe5 8 fulness & our empt9ess--8 m]cy & our mis]y--8 inf9it5ess & our unsuitabl5ess2 t !re is 9 him to fill & ov]fl[ ! s\l3 ! appreh5sion ( ?is _c b 9 a mann] p]fume ! s\l ) ! delight4 ,y f9d h[ ! s5ses are refre%$1 :5 !y meet ) _! suitable object2 h[ a pleasant smell refre%e? ! sc5t2 h[ lively & beautiful col\rs are delightful to ! eye4 ,b mu* m "h1 ,god is ! proportion$ object ( ! immortal _s2 he corresponds to all its capacities1 & fills x ) unconceivable sweetness4 ,b1 my belov$1 boa/+ & glory+ 9 him1 arise? n only f ! proportionabl5ess & conv5i5cy ( him to our spirits2 b ?is mu/ be sup]add$1--propriety 9 him4 ,?+s are lov$1 because excell5t 9 !mselves1 or because !y are our own2 b we boa/ 9 no?+1 we glory 9 no?+1 b because x is bo? excell5t 9 itself1 & ours besides4 ,x is ! appreh5d$ int]e/ 9 any ?+ makes ! s\l rise & lift up itself aft] ?is mann]1--to h su* a "o to be ours1--su* a ,"l to be our ,god1--"o s high & sublime1--"o s univ]sally full1 to be made ov] to !e2 "h is ! imm$iate rise ( ! s\l's gloriation4 ,& truly1 z !re is no?+ c be s suitable a portion1 s !re is no?+ t c be s truly made ours z ,god4 ,( all ?+s a believ] ha?1 !re is no?+ s mu* 8 own z ,god1--no?+ s indissolubly ti$ unto him1--no?+ s insep>ably jo9$4 ,see ,paul's triumph ^u t acc\nt1 ,rom4 viii4 ,no?+ c truly be said to be ! s\l's own1 b t :i* is n only coetane\s ) x1 t survives mortality1 & ! *anges ( ! body1 b likewise is insep>able f x4 ,:at a poor empty s\nd is all t c be spok5 ( him1 till y\r s\ls be once possess$ ( him6 x _c make y\r he>ts leap )9 y1 b x _c b excite & /ir up a believ]'s he>t4 ,n[ !re may be a lawful k9d ( gloriation1 rejoic+ 9 ! works ( ,god1 consequ5t to ! fir/1 :i* is a little /ream f t great] riv] :i* runs out f x1 & fl[s into x aga94 ,a s\l t truly appreh5ds ,god w take delight to view ! works ( ,god1 :i* make su* an expression ( him1 & are a "p ( ! magnific5ce ( our heav5ly ,fa!r4 ,b ?is is all 9 ref]5ce to him & n to ourselves2 = !n x deg5]ates & lose? its sweetness1 :5 once x turns ! *annel t[>ds ! adorn+ ( ! creature4 ,true boa/+ 9 ,god ha? necess>ily conjo9$ ) x an humble & l[ e/eem ( a man's self1 ,psal4 xxxiv4 #b1 8,! humble %all he> !re(1 & be glad40 ,z humility & self-empt9ess made ,david g out ( himself1 to seek satisfaction 9 ,god1 & hav+ f\nd x1 he boa/s & triumphs1 s !re 7 none capable ( und]/&+ 8 triumph1 or p>tak+ ) him 9 8 delights1 b ! humble s\ls4 ,n[ y may p]ceive h[ f> ?is boa/+ "h spok5 ( is deg5]at$ f t1 & s h[ f> man's nature is spoil$1--8,boa/ n ?yself10 c4 ,! true boa/+ we 7 creat$ unto1 ha? a suffici5t f\ndation1 ev5 su* z w be> ! weight ( triumph1 b t :i* m5's spirits are n[ naturally set ^u1 _c c>ry1 _c s\nd su* gloriation1 & !re=e ?is boa/+ makes m5 ridicul\s4 ,if y saw a man glory+ 9 rags1 sett+ =? himself to be admir$ 9 !m1 or boa/+ 9 "s va91 despicable1 & base ?+1 y w\ld pity him1 or laugh at him z "o di/emp]$4 ,! tru? is1 ! natural man is mad1 ha? lo/ 8 judgm5t1 & is "u ! greate/ di/raction imag9able s9ce ! fall4 ,t fall ha? tr\bl$ 8 bra9s1 & !y are nev] settl$1 till ! new creation come to put all "r aga91 & compose ! he>t ( man4 ,i say1 all o!r di/ractions are b p>ticul>1 9 respect to p>ticul> ?+s1 b !re is a g5]al di/raction ov] all mank9d1 9 ref]5ce to ?+s ( mo/ g5]al & mo/ et]nal conc]nm5t4 ,n[1 fools & mad p]sons1 !y reta9 ! same affections & passions t are 9 m51 z ang]1 love1 hatr$1 grief1 joy1 c41 b x is s mu* ! worse1 s9ce ! judgm5t1 :i* is ! only directive & guide ( !m1 is tr\bl$4 ,n[ !y are set on wrong objects1 !y run at r&om1 & are "u no k9d ( rule1 & s !y hurry ! poor man & put him 9 a pitiful case4 ,n[ inde$ s x is ) u1--s9ce s9 ent]$1 ! s\l is :olly turn$ (f ,god1 ! only true object ( delight1 9 :i* only !re c be solid gloriation4 ,! m9d ( man is bl9d$1 & 8 passions are /rong1 & s !y are n[ sp5t ^u empty vanities1 & c>ri$ headlong )\t judgm5t4 ,(t5times he glories 9 t :i* is 8 %ame1 & boa/s 9 t :i* is 8 s91 & :i* w cause no?+ b %ame1 ! m weight be laid ^u x4 ,!re is 9 man an oblivion & =getfulness ( ,god1 & 9 ?is d>kness ( ! ignorance ( ,god1 ev]y?+ is appreh5d$ or misappreh5d$ z pres5t s5se sugge/s1 & z x fancies a conv5i5cy or excell5cy4 ,?i!r ! s\l is c>ri$1 z if x 7 some?+1 & !n x is b ! ea/-w9d4 ,!re is no?+ beside ,god t is a fit matt] ( boa/+1 because x lacks "o ( ! ess5tial +r$i5ts--ei!r x is n suitable to ! s\l1 or x is n truly our own4 ,!re wants ei!r proportion to ! va/ capacity & void ( our desires1 & s _c fill up t really1 b only 9 a delud+ dream or imag9ation1 & !re=e w c]ta9ly make ! issue r vexation ?an gloriation1 or !re wants prop]ty & int]e/ 9 !m1 = !y are *angeable & p]i%+ 9 _! own nature1 & by div9e appo9tm5t1 t !y _c be conceiv$ to be ! prop] good ( ! immortal s\l4 ,!y _c be truly our own1 because !y w %ortly cease to be1 & be=e !y cease to be1 !y may 9 a mom5t cease to be ours4 ,t tie ( int]e/ is a draw knot1 :atsoev] cat*e? hold ( ! end ( x loose? x4 ,! object ( deg5]ate & vici\s boa/+ is "h held out3 8,boa/ n ?yself10 or 8( ?yself40 ,:atsoev] be ! imm$iate matt] ( x1 ?is is always ! ultimate & pr9cipal object4 ,s9ce man fell f ,god1 self is ! c5tre ( all 8 affections & motions4 ,?is is ! great idol1 ! ,diana1 t ! he>t wor%ips1 & all ! cont5tion1 lab\r1 clam\r1 & c>e t is among m51 is ab\t h] silv] %r9es1 s to speak1 some?+ relat+ to ! adorn+ or sett+ =? ?is idol4 ,x is true1 s9ce ! he>t is turn$ f t direct subord9ation to ,god1 ! affections are scatt]$ & p>t$ into inf9ite *annels1 & run t[>ds innum]able objects1 = ! want ( t orig9al unity1 :i* compreh5ds 9 its bosom univ]sal pl5ty1 mu/ ne$s bre$ inf9ite v>iety1 to supply ! insatiable appetite ( ! s\l4 ,& ?is might be en\gh to conv9ce y1 t y\r s\ls are q out ( c\rse1 & altoge!r w&]$ f ! way ( happ9ess because !y are p\r$ out on su* a multiplicity ( insuffici5t1 unsatisfy+ ?+s1 e "o ( :i* is n>r[1 limit$ & empty1 & ! comb9ation & concurr5ce ( all be+ a ?+ ei!r impossible or improbable to be atta9$4 ,b we may conceive t m5's affections put !mselves into ?ree great heads ( creat$ ?+s1 "o ( :i* runs t[>ds ! goods or p]fections ( ! m9d1 ano!r t[>ds ! goods or advantages ( ! body1 & a ?ird t[>ds ^? ?+s t are )\t u1 bona =tun1 ri*es & hon\r1 c4 ,n[ ea* ( ^! s5ds out _m /reams & rivulets z s _m bran*es f x1 b all ( !m1 ?\gh !y seem to h a direct c\rse t[>ds o!r ?+s1 yet w9d ab\t & make a circul> progress to ! great ocean ( self-e/imation1 :5ce !y issu$ at fir/4 ,y may f9d all ( ^!1 7,j]4 ix4 #bc17 fall+ "u a div9e int]diction & curse1 z be+ opposite to glory+ 9 ,god4 ,:ile m5 reflect )9 !mselves1 & behold "s end[m5ts & abilities 9 _! m9ds beyond o!r m51 ( :i* wisdom is ! pr9cipal1 & "h /&s = all inw>d advantages or qualifications ( ! s\l 9 t secret reflection & comp>ison1 !re is a tacit gloriation1 :i* yet is a l\d blasphemy 9 ,god's e>s4 ,x is impossible almo/ = a man to recognosce7#bge7 & review 8 own p>ts su* z +9e17#bgf7 memory1 und]/&+1 %>pness ( wit1 read9ess ( expression1 goodness & g5tl5ess ( nature1 b t 9 su* a review1 ! s\l mu/ be puff$ up1 appreh5d+ "s excell5cy beyond o!r m51 & tak+ complac5cy 9 x1 :i* are ! two acts ( robb]y t are 9 gloriation & boa/+4 ,commonly ?is arises f unequal comp>isons4 ,we please ourselves t we are det]ioribus meliores1 8bett] ?an ! wor/10 & build self-e/imation ^u ! ru9s ( o!r m5's disadvantages1 z if x 7 any po9t ( praise 9 u t !y are worse1 l m5 t /& ^u a height1 & measure _! own altitude1 n f _! j intr9sic quantity1 b tak+ ! advantage ( ! bottom1 :]eby we deceive our own selves4 ,i rememb] a ^w ( ,solomon's1 t imports h[ dang]\s a ?+ x is = a man to reflect ^u1 or se>* into 8 own glory1 ,prov4 xxv4 #bg4 8,x is n good to eat mu* honey1 s = m5 to se>* _! own glory is n glory40 ,to surfeit 9 ! excess ( honey or sweet ?+s drives to vomit1 & cloys ! /oma*1 v]4 #af4 ,?\gh x be sweet1 !re is great ne$1 yea1 ! m ne$ ( caution & mod]ation ab\t x1 s = a man ei!r to se>* into 8 own brea/1 & reflect ^u 8 own excell5cies1 to f9d matt] ( gloriation or /udi\sly to affect x among o!rs1 & inquire into o!r m5's acc\nt & e/eem ( him1 x is no glory--x is a dang]\s & %ameful folly4 ,n[ ?is is n only incid5t to natural spirits1 ^u _! consid]ation ( _! own advantages1 b ev5 to ! mo/ graci\s1 ^u ! review ( spiritual end[m5ts & pr]ogatives4 ,x is su* a subtile & ins9uat+ poison t x spreads univ]sally1 & infects ! mo/ preci\s o9tm5ts ( ! s\l1 &1 z x 71 poisons ! v antidote & c\nt]poison4 ,s =cible is ?is t 0 fir/ dropp$ into man's nature by ,satan's envy1 t x diffuses itself ev5 into humility1 & humiliation itself1 & makes a man pr\d because ( humility4 ,! apo/le f\nd ne$ to caveat ?is1 ,rom4 xi4 #ah-bj1 8,boa/ n10 8be n high m9d$1 b fe>10--8?\ /&e/ by fai?10 & *ap4 xii4 #af1 8,m9d n high ?+s10 8be n wise 9 y\r own conceits10 & #a ,cor4 viii4 #b1 8,if any man ?9k t he kn[e? any?+1 he kn[e? no?+ z he ought to "k40 ,all :i* gives u a pla9 demon/ration ( ?is1 t self gloriation & complac5cy1 9 reflection ^u ourselves1 is bo? ! greate/ ignorance & ! wor/ sacrilege4 ,x is an argum5t ( great] ignorance = a man to ?9k he kn[s ?an n to "k inde$4 ,x is ! wor/ & mo/ dang]\s ignorance1 to h su* an op9ion ( our k1 gifts1 & graces1 = t puffs up1 swells ) empty w9d1 & makes a va9 tum\r & !n x is great sacrilege1 a robb+ ( ! hon\r t is due to ,god4 ,= :at ha/ ?\ t ?\ ha/ n receiv$8 ,t appropriat+ ( ^! ?+s to ourselves z ours1 is an impropriat+ ( !m f _! "r own]1 t is1 ,god1 #a ,cor4 iv4 #g4 ,= if ?\ did/ appreh5d t ?\ receiv$ x1 :]e !n is glory+8 ,i w\ld desire !n1 t :5ev] y happ5 to reflect ^u y\rselves1 & obs]ve any advantage1 ei!r natural or spiritual1 9 y\rselves1 t y may ?9k ?is ^w s\nds f heav51 8,let him t glorie? glory 9 ! ,"l40 ,let n ! wise man glory 9 8 wisdom1 & s n ! le>n$ man 9 8 le>n+1 nor ! eloqu5t man 9 8 speak+ nor ! +5i\s man 9 8 quickness nor ! good man 9 8 goodness4 ,all ^! ?+s ?\gh sweet1 yet w surfeit1 gloriation 9 !m is nei!r glory nor ga91 nei!r hon\rable nor pr(itable4 ,!n ! /ream ( gloriation fl[s 9 ! *annel ( bodily gifts z might1 /r5g? ( body1 beauty & comel9ess ( p>ts1 & o!r su* end[m5ts :i*1 besides t x is z irrational z ! =m]1 is a sacrilegi\s impropriation ( ! mo/ free & arbitr>y gifts ( ,god to ourselves1 x is )al absurd1 9 t x is n s truly ( ourselves4 ,^! bodily ornam5ts & end[m5ts d n p]fect or bett] a man z a man1 !y are b ! alt]able qualities ( ! vessel or tab]nacle ( a man1 9 :i* o!r bas] creatures may f> excel him4 ,h[ _m comely & beautiful s\ls are lodg$ )9 obscure & ugly cottages or bodies ( clay1 :i* w be tak5 d[n6 ,& ! great advantage is1 t ! s\l ( a man1 :i* is a man1 _c be defil$ f )\t1 t is1 f ! body1 ?\gh nev] s loa?some or de=m$1 ! vile/ body _c m> ! s\l's beauty4 ,b !n1 on ! o!r h&1 ! mo/ beautiful body is defil$ & de=m$ by ! fil?9ess ( s9 9 ! s\l1 & ,o h[ _m de=m$ & ugly s\ls dwell 9 beautiful & comely bodies1 :i* truly is no o!r ?+ ?an a devil 9 an image well c>v$ & pa9t$4 ,*ri/ians1 y _h ne$ to correct ?is )9 y1 ev5 a self complac5cy1 jo9$ ) despis+ ( o!rs 9 ! consid]ation ( ^? ext]nal gifts ,god ha? giv5 y4 ,:at an abom9able ?+ is x to ca/ up 9 reproa*1 or 9 y\r he>ts to despise any o!r = natural imp]fections1 su* z bl9dness1 lam5ess1 de=mity or su* l8 ,let t ^w s\nd always 9 y\r e>s1 ,:o made !e to diff] f ano!r8 8,boa/ n ?yself1 c40 ,b !re is z /rong a /ream runs 9 ! ?ird *annel z 9 any1 gloriation aris+ f ^? outw>d & extr9sic diff]5ces t ! provid5ce ( ,god makes among m51 su* z ri*es1 hon\r1 ga91 c4 ,y f9d su* m51 ,psalm xlix4 #f1 ,prov4 xviii4 #aa1 & x4 #ae4 ,t :i* a godly man makes ! "n ( ! ,"l1--t is1 ! gr\nd & f\ndation ( 8 confid5ce = pres5t & future times1--t ! mo/ "p ( m5 make _! ri*es1 t is1 _! /rong city1 & _! high wall1 _! hope & expectation is repos$ )9 x4 ,?is is ! t[] or wall ( def5ce aga9/ ! injuries & calamities ( ! times1 :i* mo/ "p ( m5 are build+1 & if x g up quickly1 if !y c get ^! sev]al /ones or pieces ( ga9 scrap$ toge!r into a heap !y /raightway imag9e !mselves safe1 z "u a high wall4 ,b !re is no tru? 9 x1 x is all b 9 _! imag9ation1 & !re=e x comes (t5 d[n ab\t _! e>s1 & (f5ds !m1 in/ead ( be+ a def5ce4 ,let a man creep1 z x 71 f (f ! gr\nd :]e ! poor lie1 & get "s advantage ( gr\nd above !m1 or be exalt$ to "s dignity or (fice1 & s set by ! %\ld]s high] ?an ! re/ ( ! p1 or yet gr[ 9 "s m abundance ( ! ?+s at ?is life1 & /range x is1 :at a vanity or tum\r ( m9d in/antly foll[s6 ,he pres5tly ?9ks himself somebody1 & =gett+ ei!r :o is above him1 to :om all are worms creep+ & crawl+ on ! foot/ool1 or :at a s&y f\ndation he /&s ^u himself1 he beg9s to take "s secret complac5cy 9 himself1 & to look d[n ^u o!rs bel[ him4 ,he applauds1 z x 71 unto himself1 & takes x 9 evil "p to want ! approbation & plaudite ( o!rs4 ,!n he _c s well endure affronts & injuries z be=e1 he is n s meek & condesc5d+ to 8 equals or int]iors4 ,:ile he 0 poor he us$ entreaties1 b n[ he answ]s r\ghly1 7,prov4 xviii4 #bc17 z ,solomon gives ! "* ( him4 ,h[ _m va9 & empty gloriations are !re ab\t ! po9t ( bir? & place1 & :at fooli% cont5tions ab\t ^!1 z if x 7 *ildr5 /ruggl+ among !mselves ab\t _! ord] & rank6 ,!re is no wor? 9 ^! ?+s1 b :at fancy & cu/om impose ^u !m & yet poor creatures boa/ 9 ^! empty ?+s4 ,! g5tlem5 despise citiz5s1 ! citiz5s contemn ! poor c\ntrym51 & yet _! bloods 9 a bas9 h no diff]5t col\rs1 = all ?is hot cont5tion ab\t blood & bir?4 8,boa/ n ( ?yself40 ,nay1 to speak prop]ly1 ?is is n ?yself1--,qui g5us laudat suum1 ali5a jactat47#bgg7 ,su* p>5ts1 & su* a h\se are no?+ ( ?y own2 ^! are m]e extr9sic ?+s1 :i* are nei!r an hon\r to unwor?y m51 nor a disgrace to "o :o is wor?y4 ,y see1 belov$ 9 ! ,"l1 :at is n[ ! natural po/ure or incl9ation ( our s\ls 9 ?is deg5]ate & fall5 e/ate4 ,z ! riv]s ( p>adise h *ang$ _! *annels & c\rse s9ce ! fall1 s ha? man's affections1 & s ha? 8 gloriation1 s t x may be truly said1 t our glory is our %ame & n our glory4 ,_m glory 9 iniquity & s91 7,psal4 x4 #c1 & xciv4 #d71 b t %all und\bt$ly be _! %ame & confusion be=e m5 & angels4 ,h[ _m godless p]sons w glory 9 swe>+ he9\s & deep oa?s1 & "s h cont5d$ ab\t ! victory 9 x6 ,y acc\nt x a po9t ( gallantry1 b ?is triumph is l ! devils 9 hell ^u ! dev\r+ ( s\ls4 ,"s boa/ ( dr9k+1 & be+ able to dr9k o!rs "u ! table1 b we %\ld be humbl$ & m\rn = su* abom9ations4 ,c]ta9 ,i am1 t _m boa/ ( wick$ designs1 & malici\s projects aga9/ _! neighb\rs1 if !y c accompli% !m4 ,!y acc\nt _! glory n to take a wrong )\t giv+ a great]1 nor to suff] an evil ^w )\t tw5ty worse 9 recomp5se4 ,alas6 ?is boa/+ w "o day be turn$ into gna%+ ( tee?1 & ?is gloriation into t gnaw+ & ev]-torm5t+ worm ( consci5ce4 ,& :at w ye d 9 ! day ( t visitation8 ,& :]e %all be y\r glory8 ,b ! mo/ "p glory & boa/ 9 ?+s t pr(it n1 & w become _! %ame1 because !y glory 9 !m1 t is1 ^? gifts ( ,god1 outw>d or inw>d1 temporal or spiritual1 :]e9 !re is any advancem5t above o!rs2 unto :om ,i w\ld s]i\sly comm5d ?is s5t5ce to be pond]$ duly1 8,boa/ n0 ( ?yself4 ,:atsoev] ?\ art1 or :atsoev] ?\ ha/1 boa/ n ( ?yself = x1 ?9k n mu* ( ?yself because ( x4 ,?\gh !re be a diff]5ce 9 ,god's donation1 yet let !re be none 9 ?y self e/imation4 ,ha/ ?\ m wisdom & pregnancy ( wit1 or m le>n+ ?an ano!r8 ,?9k n m ( ?yself = t1 ?an ?\ ?9ke/ ( ! ignorant & unle>n$ :o want x4 ,h t same reflection ^u ?9e own unwor?9ess1 t ?\ w\ld ?9k reasonable ano!r t wants ^! end[m5ts %\ld h4 ,is !re a great] measure ( grace 9 !e8 ,boa/ n1 reckon ( ?yself z ab/ract$ & d5ud$ ( t1 & let x n add to ?y value or acc\nt ( ?yself1 put n 9 t to make x d[n weight1 & to make !e pref] ?yself secretly to ano!r4 ,:e!r x be "s l>g] =tune 9 ! _w1 or "s high] place & /ation among m51 or "s abilities & p]fections ( body or m9d1 :i* may entice !e secretly to kiss ?y h&1 & b[ d[n to ?yself1 yet rememb] t ?\ boa/ n1 glory n 9 any ?+ b 9 ! ,"l4 ,let no?+ ( t k9d conciliate m affection to ?yself1 or m contempt t[>d o!rs4 ,let n any ?+ ( t k9d be ! rule ( ?y self judg+1 b r ent]ta9 ! view ( ! o!r side ( ?yself1 t is ! wor/1 & keep t mo/ 9 ?y eye1 t ?\ may only glory 9 ,god4 ,if ?\ be a g5tleman1 lab\r to be z humble 9 he>t z ?\ ?9ke/ a c\ntryman or poor t5ant %\ld be1 if ?\ be a s*ol>1 be z l[ 9 ?y own sight z ! unle>n$ %\ld be1 if ri*1 c\nt n ?yself any :it bett] ?an ! poor1 yea1 ! high] ,god sets !e 9 place1 or p>ts1 ! l[] ?\ oughte/ to set ?yself4 8,boa/ n0 ( ?yself1 nor any ?+ 9 ?yself1 or belong+ to ?yself1 = ! prop]ty ( all good is tak5 f u s9ce ! fall1 & is fall5 into ,god's h& s9ce we =feit$ x1 & !re is no?+ n[ prop]ly ours b evil1--t is our self4 ,s]mon ,,vii4 ,prov4 xxvii4 #a4--8;,boa/ n ?yself ( to morr[1 = ?\ kn[e/ n :at a day may br+ =?40 ,z man is naturally giv5 to boa/+ & gloriation 9 some?+ 7= ! he>t _c want "s object to re/ ^u & take complac5cy 91 x is fram$ ) su* a capacity ( employ+ o!r ?+s71 s !re is a /rong incl9ation 9 man t[>ds ! "t to come1 he ha? an immortal appetite1 & an appetite ( immortality2 & !re=e 8 desires usually /ret* f>!r ?an ! pres5t h\r1 & ! m k he ha? above o!r creatures1 ! m provid5ce he ha? & =esight ( ! "t to come4 ,& s he (t5 anticipates future ?+s by pres5t joy & rejoic+ 9 !m1 z he accel]ates 9 a mann] by 8 e>ne/ desires & endeav\rs aft] !m4 ,n[1 if ! s\l ( man 7 9 ! primitive integrity1 & _h z cle> & pi]c+ an eye ( und]/&+ z once x _h1 ?is provid5ce ( ! s\l w\ld rea* to ! fur!/ p]iod 9 "t1 t is1 to et]nity1 :i* is ! only j measure ( ! endurance ( any immortal _s4 ,b s9ce ! eye ( man's und]/&+ is d>kness1 & 8 s\l disord]$1 he _c see af> (f1 nor s cle>ly by f>4 ,he is n[1 z y say1 s& bl9d1--c see no?+ at su* a di/ance z beyond ! b\nds ( "t1 c see no?+ b at h&4 8,to-morr[60 ,?is is ! n>r[ sph]e ( poor man's compreh5sion1 all he c atta9 unto is to be provid5t = ! pres5t "t4 ,i call x ill pres5t1 ev5 t :i* is to come ( our "t1 because1 9 reg>d ( et]nity1 x ha? no p>ts1 x ha? no flux or succession1 x is s soon cut (f z a mom5t1 z ! tw9kl+ ( an eye1 & s1 ?\gh a man c\ld see ! end ( x1 x is b a %ort & dim sight1 x is z if a man c\ld only behold t :i* is almo/ contigu\s ) 8 eye4 ,^!1 !n1 are ! two great ru9s & decays ( ! nature ( man1 he is deg5]at$ f ,god to creat$ ?+s1 & seeks 8 joy & re/ 9 !m1 9 :i* !re is no?+ b ! contr>y1 t is1 vexation4 ,& !n he is fall5 f appreh5sion ( et]nity1 & ! poor s\l is conf9$ )9 ! n>r[ b\nds ( "t1 s t n[ all 8 provid5ce is to lay up "s p]i%+ ?+s = "s few revolutions ( ! sun1 = "s few morr[s1 aft] :i*1 ?\gh an endless morr[ ensue1 yet he p]ceives x n1 & provides n = x1 & all 8 glory+ & boa/+ is only ^u "s presumptu\s confid5ce & ungr\nd$ assurance ( ! /ability ( ^! ?+s = ! "t to come1 :i* ! wise man f9d+ mu* folly 91 he leaves u ?is c\nsel1 8,boa/ n ?yself ( to-morr[10--) a mo/ pung5t reason1 tak5 p>tly f ! in/ability & incon/ancy ( all ^! outw>d ?+s 9 :i* m5 fancy an et]nity ( joy1 & p>tly f ! ignorance we h ( ! future ev5ts1--8= ?\ kn[e/ n :at a day may br+ =?40 ,?is boa/+ is an evil s pr$om9ant among m51 t ,i "k n any m univ]sal 9 its dom9ion1 or m hurtful to u1 or displeas+ to ,god4 ,if x c\ld be s emb[ell$ unto y1 z t y might truly disc]n ! _m mon/r\s conceptions ( a!ism & irreligion t are 9 x1 x 7 wor? ! :ile1 b ,i %all n digress ^u ! g5]al head1 ,i _h r keep )9 ! limits ( ! text4 ,self boa/+1 y see1 is t :i* is "h condemn$1 & ! v "n is almo/ en\gh to condemn ! nature ( x4 ,b !re is ano!r p>ticul> add$ to re/rict t1 8( to-morr[40 ,( all boa/+s ! mo/ irrational & gr\ndless is t :i* arises f presumption ( future ?+s1 :i* are s unc]ta9 bo? 9 !mselves & to u4 ,x is wor? ! obs]vation1 t :atev] be ! imm$iate & p>ticul> matt] & occasion ( m5's gloriation1 yet self is ! great & ultimate object ( x2 x is self t m5 glory 91 :atsoev] creat$ ?+ be ! reason or occasion ( x4 8,boa/ n ?yself ( to morr[40 ,"h we might /& & take a look ( ! crook$ness & p]v]s5ess ( man's _s s9ce 8 dep>ture f ,god4 ,self love & pride 7 ! fir/ poison t ! malice ( ,satan dropp$ into man's nature1 & ?is is s /rong & pe/il5t1 t x has spread ?r\gh ! :ole ( mank9d1 & ! :ole 9 e man4 ,e "o is infect$1 & all 9 e "o4 ,:at are all ! disord]$ affections 9 m5 b s _m /reams f ?is f\nta98 ,& f ^! d m5's affections fl[ next1 s t !re is no?+ left uncorrupt$1 & free ( ?is abom9able & vile +r$i5t1 all fl[+ f self & return+ to x aga91 :i* is bo? sacrilegi\s & unnatural4 ,!re is he9\s sacrilege 9 x1--! spoil+ ( ! glori\s div9e ,maje/y ( 8 indubitable pr]ogative & incommunicable "r ( all ! glory1 & hon\r ( 8 creature4 ,!re is no usurpation l ?is = ! worm t crawls on ! foot/ool to creep up to ! ?rone1 &1 z x 71 to k+ x !re1 to deify & adore itself1 & ga!r 9 all ! tribute ( praise & glory & love1 t is only due to ! ,"l ,god ,almighty2 & inv]t & appropriate ^! to ourselves1 :i* is1 z if ! axe %\ld boa/ itself1 z if x 7 no iron1 or ! /aff1 z if x 7 no timb]4 ,h5ce x is1 t ( all evils 9 man's nature1 ,god ha? ! mo/ p]fect antipa?y & direct opposition aga9/ pride & self love1 because x is sacrilege & idolatry 9 ! highe/ mann]4 ,x /rikes at ! sov]eignty & hon\r ( ,god's "n1 :i* is de> to him z himself1 x sets up a vile idol 9 ! *oice/ temple ( ,god1 t is1 9 ! he>t1 & ?is is ! abom9ation ( desolation4 ,o!r evils /rike aga9/ 8 holy w1 b ?is peculi>ly po9ts at ! v nature & be+ ( ! mo/ high ,god1 & s x is ) *ild ( blasphemy1--a!ism is ! v he>t & life ( x4 ,& !n x is mo/ unnatural1 & s mon/r\s & de=m$4 ,=1 consid] all ! creation1 ?\gh e "o ( !m h p>ticul> incl9ations t[>ds _! own prop] ends1 & s a happ9ess suitable to _! own nature2 yet h[ div]se1 h[ contr>y soev] !y be1 !re is no selfi%ness 9 !m1 !y all concur & conspire to ! good ( ! :ole1 & ! mutual help ( ea* o!r4 ,if once t poison %\ld infect ! mat]ial _w1 :i* ha? spoil$ ! spiritual2 let once su* a selfi% disposition or incl9ation possess any "p ( ! _w1 & pres5tly ! ord]1 h>mony1 beauty1 pleasure1 & pr(it ( ! :ole _w %\ld be int]rupt$1 defac$1 & de/roy$4 ,let ! sun be suppos$ to boa/ itself ( its light & influ5ce1 & s disda9 to imp>t x to ! l[] _w1 & all w\ld run into confusion4 ,aga91 ,i desire y b to take a view ( ?is hum\r 9 ano!r's p]son1 7= we are m ready to see o!rs evils ?an our own17 & h[ de=m$ is x8 ,s vile is self-seek+ & self boa/+1 t all m5 loa! x 9 o!rs1 & hide x f o!rs4 ,x disgraces all actions1 h[ beautiful soev]1 x is ! v bane ( human society1 t :i* looses all ! l9ks ( x1 & makes !m cross & ?w>t "o ano!r4 ,b1 alas6 h[ mu* m easy is x1 to po9t out su* an evil 9 a de=m$ visage1 ?an to disc]n x 9 ourselves1 & h[ _m w hate x 9 ! picture1 :o love & ent]ta9 x 9 _! own p]sons6 ,su* deceitfulness is int]m+l$ ) mo/ desp]ate wick$ness4 ,i v]ily believe t x is ! pr$om9ant ( e man1 good & bad1 except 9 s f> z x is mortifi$ by grace4 ,o ! turn+s & w9d+s ( ! he>t ^u itself1 9 all ! mo/ app>5tly direct motions t[>ds ,god & ! good ( m56 ,:at s]p5t9e & crook$ circumgirations & reflections are !re 9 ! s\l ( man :5 ! outw>d action & expression seems mo/ regul> & direct$ t[>ds ,god's glory1 & o!rs edification6 ,:oev] ( y h any acqua9tance ) y\r own spirits _c b "k ?is1 & be a%am$ & conf\nd$ at ! v ?\ght ( x4 ,self boa/+1 self complac5cy1 self seek+1 all ^? be+ ( k9 "o to ano!r1 are ins9uat$ into y\r be/ notions1 & infect !m ) m a!ism be=e ,god1 ?an ! /ronge/ pi\s affection c in/il ( goodness into !m4 ,h[ (t5 w m5's actions & expressions be outw>dly clo!d ) a habit ( condesc5d5cy & self-d5ial6 ,& _m may declaim ) su* zeal & vehem5cy aga9/ ?is evil1 & yet1 latet anquis1 ! s]p5t is 9 ! bosom & 8 v5om may be diffus$ into ! he>t1 & ! poison ( self-seek+ & self-boa/+ may run ?r\gh ! ve9s ( humble-l c>riage & passionate disc\rses = self d5ial4 ,o t we c\ld above all ?+s e/abli% t fundam5tal pr9ciple ( ,*ri/ianity 9 our he>ts1 ev5 z we w\ld be 8 disciples1 truly & s9c]ely1 & n 9 outw>d resemblance1--to d5y ourselves1 to r5\nce ourselves & our lu/s1 to make a :ole resignation ( our love1 w1 glory1 & all to him1 9 :om to be lo/ x is only truly to f9d ourselves4 ,b1 ?\gh man h ?is /range self idoliz+ hum\r1 & a self glory+ disposition1 yet he is s poor & begg>ly a creature1 t he ha? n suffici5t matt] )9 himself to give complac5cy to 8 he>t1 !re=e he mu/ borr[ f all ext]nal ?+s1 & :5 !re is any k9d ( propriety 91 or title to !m1 !n he glories 9 himself = !m1 z if !y 7 truly 9 himself4 ,we are creatures by nature mo/ indig5t1 yet mo/ pr\d1 :i* is unnatural4 ,no man is satisfi$ )9 himself 7except ! good man1 ,prov4 xiv4 #ad71 b he goes abroad to seek x at ! door ( e creature1 & :5 !re are "s plumes or fea!rs borr[$ f o!r birds1 l t fooli% bird 9 ! fable1 we beg9 to raise our cre/s1 & boa/ ourselves1 z if we _h all ^! ( our own1 & 7 behold5 to none1 b z ?+s t are truly our own w n be suffici5t to fe$ ?is flame ( gloriation1 )\t ! accession ( outw>d ?+s2 s pres5t ?+s1 & ! pres5t "t1 w n af=d alim5t en\gh1 or fuel = ?is hum\r1 )\t ! addition ( ! morr[4 8,boa/ n ?yself ( to-morr[40 ,no man's pres5t possession satisfies him1 )\t ! addition ( hope & expectation = ! future1 & h]e9 ! pov]ty ( man's _s appe>s1 & ! empt9ess ( all ?+s we enjoy "h1 t our pres5t rev5ue1 z x 71 w n cont5t ! he>t4 ,! pres5t possession fills n up ! vacuities ( ! he>t1 )\t ! supply ( our imag9ations1 by tak+ s mu* 9 ^u ! head ( ! morr[1 to speak s4 ,z "o prodigal & riot\s wa/]1 :o _c be s]v$ ) 8 ye>ly income1 b takes s mu* on ^u 8 e/ate1 ^u ! next ye>'s income1 be=e x come1 beg9s to sp5d ^u x1 be=e x come itself1 & !n1 :5 x comes1 x _c suffice itself1 s ! insatiable & indig5t he>t ( man _c subsi/ & fe$ its joy 9 complac5cy ^u ! :ole _w1 if x 7 pres5tly 9 its possession1 )\t "s accession ( hopes & expectations = ! "t to come4 ,!re=e ! s\l1 z x 71 anticipates & =e/alls ! morr[1 & borr[s s mu* pres5t joy & boa/+ ^u ! head ( x1 :i* :5 x comes itself1 p]haps x w n fill ! h& ( ! reap]1 let be7#bgh7 pay = t debt ( gloriation t 0 tak5 on ^u its "n1 or comp5se ! expectation :i* 0 9 x1 see ,job xi4 #ah1 #bj1 viii4 #ac4 ,hope is l a man's h\se to him1 b to _m x is no bett] ?an a spid]'s web4 ,we h !n a cle> demon/ration ( ! madness & folly ( m51 :o hang s mu* ^u ?+s )\t1 & suff] !mselves to be m\ld$ & modell$ 9 _! affections1 accord+ to ! v>iety ( ext]nal accid5ts4 ,fir/ ( all1 consid] ! indep5d5ce ( all ?+s ^u u & our *oice2 !re is no?+ m unreasonable ?an to /ir our passions ^u t :i* falls n "u our delib]ation1 z ! mo/ "p ( ?+s to come are4 ,:at %all be to-morr[1 :at %all come ( my e/ate1 ( my places2 :at ev5t my projects & designs %all h1--?is is n 9 my h&1 ^! dep5d ^u o!r m5's wills1 purposes1 & actions1 :i* are n 9 my p[]1 & !re=e1 ei!r to boa/ ( glory ^u t :i* dep5ds ^u ! concurr5ce ( s _m causes unsubord9ate to me1 or to be vex$ & disquiet$ ^u ! =e-appreh5sion ( t :i* is n 9 my h& to prev5t1 is n only irreligi\s1 z contr>y to our ,savi\r's comm&1 ,matt4 vi4 #be1 b unreasonable also1 z t :i* ev5 nature condemns4 8,take n ?\ght = to-morr[10 & s by consequ5t1 8,boa/ n ?yself ( to-morr[10 & !re is "o argum5t f ! vanity ( su* affections4 8,?\ can/ n make "o hair black1 nor add "o cubit to ?y /ature10 c4 ,to :at purpose1 !n1 are ei!r ^? vexations or gloriations1 :i* _c prev5t evil1 nor procure good8 ,:y %\ld our affections dep5d ^u o!rs motions8 ,?is makes a man ! greate/ slave & captive1 s t he ha? n ! dom9ion & p[] ( himself4 ,b ! vanity ( su* affections is ! m increas$1 if we consid] t supreme et]nal w1 by :i* all ^! ?+s are det]m9$1 & !re=e1 x is 9 va9 = creatures to make !mselves m mis]able1 or put !mselves 9 a fool's p>adise1 :i* w produce m mis]y aft]w>ds1 & t1 = ^? ?+s :i* are b\nd up 9 t fatal *a9 ( 8 et]nal purpose4 ,!n1 9 ! next place1 ! folly ( m5 appe>s f ! incon/ancy ( ^! ?+s4 ,!re is su* an inf9ite v>iety ( ! accid5ts ( provid5ce1 t x is folly = a man to presume to boa/ ( any ?+1 or take complac5cy 9 x1 because _m ?+s fall betwe5 ! cup & ! lip17#bgi7 ! *alice & ! *91 z ! prov]b is4 ,!re is no?+ c]ta91 b t all ?+s are unc]ta91--t all ?+s are subject to p]petual motion1 revolution1 & *ange1--to-day a city1 to-morr[ a heap4 ,& !re is no?+ betwe5 a great city & a heap b "o day1 no?+ betwe5 a man & no man b "o h\r4 ,our life is subject to inf9ite casualties1 x may receive ! fatal /roke f ! meane/ ?+1 & mo/ unexpect$1 x is a bubble float+ ^u ! wat]1 = ?is _w is a wat]y elem5t1 9 cont9ual motion ) /orm2 & 9 ^!1 s _m poor dy+ creatures rise up1 & swim & float a:ile1 & are toss$ up & d[n by ! w9d & wave2 & ! lea/ puff ( w9d or drop ( ra9 s5ds x back to its own elem5t4 ,we are a vap\r appe>+ = a v little "t--a creature ( no solidity--a dream--a %ad[ & appe>ance ( some?+2 & ?is dream or app>ition is b = a little "t1 & !n x evani%e?1 n s mu* into no?+1 = x 0 little di/ant f no?+ be=e1 b x disappe>s r4 ,all human affairs are l ! spokes ( a :eel1 9 su* a cont9ual circumgiration1 z a captive k+1 :o 0 draw+ ,seso/ris's *>iot1 said1 :5 he 0 look+ (t5 beh9d him4 ,! k+ ( ,egypt1 ,seso/ris1 dem&$ = :at end did he look s (t5 ab\t him8 ,says he1 8,i am look+ to ! :eel1 mus+ ^u ! vicissitudes & p]mutations ( x1 h[ ! highe/ p>ts are in/antly ! l[e/40 ,& ?is ^w repress$ ! k+'s va9 glory47#bhj7 ,n[1 9 ?is con/ant :eel+ ( outw>d ?+s1 :i* is ! s\l t enjoys true quiet & peace8 ,ev5 t s\l t is fix$1 z x 71 9 ! c5tre ^u ,god1 t ha? its abode 9 him2 ?\gh ! p>ts )\t be 9 a cont9ual viol5t motion1 yet ! c5tre ( ! :eel is at mu* peace1 is n viol5tly turn$1 b g5tly complies to ! *anges ( ! o!r4 ,& !n consid] ! madness ( ?is1--8,?\ kn[e/ n1 c40 ,!re are two reasons 9 ! ?+s !mselves1--incon/ancy1 & indep5d5cy on u2 b ?is is z press+ z any1--our ignorance ( !m2 !y are :olly 9 ! d>k to u1 z x 7 9 ! l[] p>ts ( ! e>?4 ,z !re is no m 9 our p[] b ! pres5t h\r1--= to ye/]day we are dead already1 = x is pa/ & _c return1 x is z x 7 buri$ 9 ! grave ( oblivion1 & to to-morr[ we are n yet born1 = x is n come to ! light1 & we "k n if ev] x w come1--s !re is no m 9 our k b ! pres5t h\r4 ,! "t pa/1 ?\gh we rememb] x1 yet x is )\t our practical k1 x admits ( no re=mation by x2 & ! "t to come is n born to u1 & x is all "o z if we 7 n born to x4 ,& inde$1 9 ! ,"l's dispos+ ( all affairs "u ! sun1 aft] ?is me?od1 !re is inf9ite wisdom & goodness bo?1 ?\gh at ! fir/ view m5 w\ld ?9k x bett] t all ?+s w5t on aft] an uni=m mann]1 & t m5 knew :at 7 to befall !m4 ,yet1 ,i say1 ,god ha? h]e9 provid$ = 8 own glory & ! good ( m51--8 own glory1 :ile he ha? res]v$ to himself ! absolute dom9ion & p]fect k ( 8 works1 & ex]cises !m 9 s great v>iety1 t !y may be se5 to proce$ f him2 & = our good1--= :at place 7 !re = ! ex]cise ( _m ,*ri/ian virtues & graces1 if x 7 n s8 ,:at place = pati5ce1 if !re 7 no cross disp5sations8 ,:at place = mod]ation1 if !re 7 no prosp]ity8 ,if !re 7 n su* v>iety & vicissitude1 h[ %\ld ! ev5ness & con/ancy ( ! _s be kn[n8 ,:]e %\ld cont5tm5t & tranquillity ( m9d h place8 ,= x is a calm 9 a /orm prop]ly1 n a calm 9 a calm1--t is no virtue4 ,if ! sev]al accid5ts ( provid5ce 7 =ese5 by u1 :at a m>vell\s p]turbation & disord] w\ld x make 9 our duty6 ,:o w\ld d 8 duty out ( consci5ce to ,god's comm&1 to commit ev5ts to him8 ,n[1 !re is ! trial ( ob$i5ce1 to make u g by a way we "k n1 & resign ourselves to ! all see+ provid5ce1 ^: eyes run to & fro ?r\gh\t ! e>?4 ,!re=e t no grace may want matt] & occasion ( ex]cise2 t no virtue may die out = want ( fuel1 or ru/ = lack ( ex]cise1 ,god ha? ?us ord]$ & dispos$ ! _w4 ,!re is no condition1 no po/ure ( affairs1 9 :i* he ha? n left a fair opportunity = ! ex]cis+ ( "s grace4 ,ha? he %ut up & preclud$ ! act+ ( "o or _m ?r\gh affliction1 !n surely he ha? op5$ a wide door1 & giv5 l>ge matt] = self d5ial1 humility1 pati5ce1 mod]ation1 & ^! are z preci\s z any t look faire/4 ,9 a ^w1 ,i ?9k ! v frame & me?od ( ! dispos+ ( ?is mat]ial _w speaks al\d to ?is purpose4 ,y see1 :5 y look bel[1 !re is no?+ se5 b ! outside ( ! e>?1 ! v surface ( x only appe>s1 & !re y\r sight is t]m9at$1 b look above1 & !re is no t]m9ation1 no b\nd+ ( ! sight1--!re are inf9ite spaces1 all are transp>5t & cle> )\t & )94 ,n[1 :at may ?is pres5t unto u8 ,"o says1 x %[s u t our affections %\ld be set ^u ?+s above & n on ?+s bel[1 see+ bel[ !re is no?+ b an outw>d appe>ance & surface ( ?+s1--! glory & beauty ( ! e>? is b sk9 deep1 b heav5ly ?+s are alike ?r\gh\t1 all transp>5t1 no?+ to set b\nds to ! affections2 !y are inf9ite1 & y may enl>ge inf9itely t[>ds !m4 ,i add ?is o!r consid]ation1 t ,god ha? made all ?+s 9 "t d>k & opaque1 l ! e>?4 ,look to !m1 y see only ! outside ( !m1 ! pres5t h\r1 & :at is beyond x y "k no m1 ?an y see ! b[els ( ! e>?1 b et]nity is bo? transp>5t & conspicu\s ?r\gh\t1 & inf9ite too4 ,!re=e ,god ha? made u bl9d to ! "o1 t we %\ld n set our he>t1 nor t]m9ate our eyes ^u any ?+ "h1 b he ha? op5$ & spread et]nity be=e u 9 ! scriptures1 s t y may read & und]/& y\r =tune1--y\r ev]la/+ e/ate 9 x4 ,he ha? %ut up temporal ?+s & seal$ !m1 & wills u to live implicitly1 & give him ! tru/ ( !m )\t anxi\s =esight1 b et]nity he ha? unveil$ & op5$ unto u4 ,c]ta9 x is1 t no man1 till he be fully possess$ ( ,god1 :o is an all suffici5t good 7,psal4 iv47 c f9d any satisfaction 9 any pres5t enjoym5t1 )\t ! addition ( "s hope = ! future4 ,great ?+s )\t x w n cont5t4 ,= :at is x all to a man if he h no assurance = ! "t to come8 ,& mean ?+s ) x w cont5t4 ,great ?+s ) little hope & expectation1 fill ) m vexation in/ead ( joy1 & ! great] !y be1 ?is is ! m increas$4 ,aga91 mean & l[ ?+s1 ) great hopes & l>ge expectations1 w give m satisfaction1 !re=e1 all mank9d h a look t[>ds ! morr[1 & lab\r to supply _! pres5t defects & wants1 ) hope or confid5ce ( t4 ,i w\ld exhort y :o w\ld inde$ h solid matt] ( gloriation1 & w\ld n be befool$ into a gold5 dream ( va9 expectations ( va9 ?+s1 t ye w\ld lab\r to fill up ! vacuities ( pres5t ?+s ) t great hope1 ! hope ( salvation1 :i* w be z an helmet to keep y\r head safe 9 all difficulties1 #a ,pet4 i4 #c1 ,heb4 vi4 #ah1 #ai1 ,rom4 v4 #e4 ,x is true1 o!r m5's expectations ( ga9 & cr$it1 & su* ?+s1 d 9 "s measure abate ! torm5t & pa9 ( pres5t wants & indig5cies1 b c]ta9 x is1 t su* hope is n s sov]eign a cordial to ! he>t1 z to expel all grief1 b leaves mu* vexation )94 ,b !n also1 ! frequ5t disappo9tm5t ( su* projects & designs ( ga91 hon\r1 & pleasure1 & ! extreme unansw]abl5ess ( ^! to ! desires & hopes ( ! s\l1 ev5 :5 atta9$1 mu/ ne$s bre$ inf9itely m anxiety & vexation 9 ! _s1 ?an ! hope ( !m c\ld give ( satisfaction1 yea ! m ! expectation 01 x _c *oose b ! great] %ame & confusion mu/ be4 ,!re=e1 if y w\ld h y\r s\ls truly e/abli%$1 & n hang+ ^u ! morr[ unc]ta9ly1 z ! mo/ "p ( m5 are get a look beyond ! morr[1 unto t ev]la/+ day ( et]nity1 t ha? no morr[7#bha7 aft] x1 & see :at f\ndation y c lay up = t "t to come1 z ,paul bids ,timo?y c\nsel ! ri* m5 9 ! _w1 :o ?\ght _! ri*es & rev5ues1 _! (fices & dignities1 a f\ndation & well spr+ ( cont5tm5t to !m & _! *ildr51 & are ready to say ) t man 9 ! p>able1 8,s\l take ?y re/1 ?\ ha/ en\gh laid up = _m ye>s40 8,*>ge !m1 says he10 c4 #a ,tim4 vi4 #af-ai4 ,o a *>ge wor?y to be engrav5 on ! tables ( our he>ts1 wor?y to be writt5 on ! ports ( all cities1 & ! gates ( all palaces4 ,y w\ld all h a f\ndation ( la/+ joy1 says he1 b :y seek y la/+ joy 9 fad+ ?+s1 & c]ta9 joy 9 unc]ta9 ri*es1 & solid cont5tm5t 9 empty ?+s1 & n r 9 ! liv+ ,god1 :o is ! unexhau/$ spr+ ( all good ?+s8 ,!re=e1 if y w\ld truly boa/ ( to-morr[1 or s+ a solid requiem to y\r own he>ts1 !re is ano!r treasure to be laid up 9 /ore aga9/ ! "t to come1--! "t only wor?y to be call$ "t1 t is et]nity1 & t is /udy to d good1 & be ri* 9 good works1 9 works ( piety1 ( m]cy1 ( equity1 ( sobriety4 ,?is is a bett] f\ndation = ! "t to come1 or1 r receive & embrace ! promise ( et]nal life made to su*1--t free & graci\s promise ( life 9 ! gospel1 & s y may supply all ! wants & indig5cies ( y\r pres5t enjoym5ts1 ) ! preci\s hope ( et]nal life :i* _c make a%am$4 ,b :at is ! way t ! mo/ "p ( m5 take to mitigate & sweet5 _! pres5t h>d%ips8 ,ev5 l t ( ! fool 9 ! p>able ,luke xii4 ,!y ei!r h some?+ laid up = _m ye>s1 or else _! projects & designs rea* to _m ye>s4 ,! tru? is1 !y h m pleasure 9 ! expectation ( su* ?+s1 ?an 9 ! real possession1 b t pleasure is b imag9>y also4 ,h[ _m ?\ghts & designs are cont9ually turn+ 9 ! he>t ( man1--h[ to be ri*1 h[ to get great] ga91 or m cr$it8 ,m5 build ca/les 9 ! air1 & fancy to !mselves1 z x 71 new worlds ( m]e possible ?+s1 & 9 su* an employm5t ( ! he>t1 !re is "s poor deceiv+ ( pres5t sorr[s1 b at l5g? !y recur ) great] viol5ce4 ,e man makes romances = himself1 pretty fancies ( 8 own =tune1 z if he _h ! dispos+ ( x himself4 ,he sits d[n1 z x 71 & writes an almanack & progno/ication 9 8 own secret ?\ghts1 & designs 8 own prosp]ity1 ga91 & advantage1 & pleasures or joys1 & :5 we h ?us rank$ our hopes & expectation1 !n we beg9 to take complac5cy 9 !m1 & boa/ ourselves 9 ! confid5ce ( !m1 z if !re 7 n a supreme ,"l :o gives a law to our affairs1 z imm$iately z to ! w9ds & ra9s4 ,n[1 t y may "k ! folly ( ?is1 consid] ! reason :i* is subjo9$1--8,= ?\ kn[e/ n :at a day may br+ =?40 ,!re is a concurr5ce ( incon/ancy 9 all ?+s1 & ignorance 9 u1 :i* might be suffici5t to *eck our folly ( confid5t & presumptu\s expectation f !m1 & gloriation 9 !m1 s t1 :e!r we look ab\t u to ! ?+s !mselves1 or )9 u to ourselves1 all ?+s proclaim ! folly & madness ( t :i* ! he>t ( man is set ^u4 ,& ?is d\ble consid]ation ! apo/le ,james opposes to ! va9 hopes & confid5t und]tak+s ( m51 *ap4 iv4 #ac1 c41 :i* place is a p]fect comm5t>y ^u ?is text1 he br+s 9 an in/ance ( ! resolutions & purposes ( ri* m51 = ! compass+ ( ga9 by m]*&ise1 :]eby y may und]/& all ! sev]al designs & plots ( m51 t are contriv$ & ord]$1 & laid d[n 9 ! he>ts ( m51 ei!r = m ga91 or m glory1 or m pleasure & ease4 ,n[1 ! gr& evil t is "h reprov$1 is n simply m5's c>e & dilig5ce 9 us+ lawful means = _! accommodation 9 ?is life1 or yet _! wise & prud5t =esight 9 ord]+ ( _! affairs = atta9+ t end1 = bo? ^! are frequ5tly recomm5d$ & comm5d$ by ! wise man ,prov4 vi4 #f1 & xxiv4 #bg4 ,b "h is ! great iniquity1--t m5 9 all ^! contriv+s & act+s1 c>ry !mselves z if !y 7 absolute indep5d5ts1 )\t consid]ation ( ! sov]eign univ]sal dom9ion ( ,god4 ,no man almo/ reflects ^u t glori\s ,be+1 :i* alone ha? ! negative & def9itive s5t5ce 9 all ! motions & affairs ( ! sons ( m51 or consid]s1 t x is n 9 man t walks to direct 8 pa?s2 t :5 all our ?\ghts & designs are m>%all$ & ord]$1 & ! complete/ prep>ation made = rea*+ our int5d$ ends1 t yet ! way ( man is n 9 himself1 t all ^! ?+s are "u a high] & m absolute dom9ion ( ! mo/ high ,god4 ,^: he>t do? t (t5 s\nd unto1--8,a man's he>t devise? 8 way1 b ! ,"l directe? 8 /eps10 & s is n b\nd by any rule to con=m 8 executions to our int5tions8 ,= he works all accord+ to ! c\nsel ( 8 own w1 & n ours1 & !re=e1 no wond] t ! product ( our actions does n answ] our int5tions & devices1 because ! supreme rule & measure ( !m is above our p[]1 & )\t our k4 ,& !re=e1 ?\gh !re 7 nev] s _m devices 9 ! he>t ( man1 nev] s wisely or lawfully contriv$ & ord]$1 ?\gh ! m9e be nev] s well prep>$1 & all ready = ! fir+ ( x1 yet ! c\nsel ( ! ,"l1 t %all /&1 ,prov4 xix4 #ba1 & xvi4 #i4 ,t high] det]m9ation may bl[ up our be/ consultations or dr[n !m1 = man's go+s are ( ! ,"l1 h[ !n c a man und]/& 8 pa?s8 ,prov4 xx4 #bd4 ,& yet ! mo/ "p ( m51 9 all ^! ?+s1 lose ! remembrance ( ?is fatal & inv9cible subord9ation to ,god1 & propose _! own affairs & actions1 z if !mselves 7 to dispose ( !m1 & :5 _! own resolutions & projects seem probable1 !y beg9 to please !mselves 9 !m1 9 ! =e?\ght ( :at !y w d1 or :at !y may h or enjoy to morr[ aft]w>d2 !re is a pres5t secret complac5cy & gloriation1 )\t any s]i\s rem9d+ ! absolute dep5d5ce ( all ?+s ^u ! w ( ,god1 & _! indep5d5ce ^u our c\nsels )\t =eca/+ & (t5 rum9at+ ^u ! p]petual fluctuation & incon/ancy ( human affairs1 b1 z if we 7 ! supreme mod]ators 9 heav5 & e>?1 s we act & transact our own bus9ess 9 a deep =getfulness ( him :o sits 9 heav51 & laughs at all our projects & practices & !re=e1 ! ,holy ,gho/ w\ld h ?is secret b s]i\s ?\ght to season all our o!r purposes & consultations1--8,if ! ,"l w10 c4 ,:]eas ?\gh we ought to say & ?9k ?is1 x is sc>ce m9d$1 & !n we "k n :at %all be to morr[ = our life itself is a vap\r4 ,h]e9 is a /rong argum5t1--y lay y\r designs = to morr[1 = a ye>1 = _m ye>s1 & yet ye "k n if ye %all be to morr[4 ,h[ _m m5's projects are ca/ beyond t "t t is measur$ out on ,god's c\nsel6 ,& :at a ridicul\s ?+ mu/ t be to him1 if x be n done ) submissive & humble dep5d5ce on him6 ,9 a ^w "t is ) *ild ( innum]able ?+s1 conceiv$ by ! et]nal c\nsel ( ,god4 ,inf9ite & inconceivably v>i\s are ^? conceptions :i* ! womb ( "t %all at l5g? br+ =? to light4 ,e day1 e h\r1 e m9ute is travail+ 9 pa91 z x 71 & is deliv]$ ( "s "o bir? or ano!r1 & no creature c op5 its womb soon]1 or %ut x long]1 ?an ! appo9t$ & prefix$ season4 ,!re is no misc>ry+ z to him ^: decrees d prop]ly conceive !m ?\gh to u !y seem (t5 abortive4 ,n[1 jo9 unto ?is1 to make ! allusion full1 z long z !y are c>ri$ 9 ! womb ( "t1 !y are hid f all ! _w4 ,! womb is a d>k lodg+ & no und]/&+ nor eye c pi]ce into x1 to tell :at is 9 x1 till x break =?1 & !re=e1 *ildr5 born are said to come to ! light1 = till !n1 !y are to u 9 a cl\d ( d>kness1 t we _c tell :at !y are4 ,s !n1 e day1 e h\r1 e mom5t is ab\t to br+ =? t :i* all ! _w is ignorant (1 till !y see x1 & oh6 t !n !y und]/ood x4 ,we "k n :e!r ! morr['s or next h\r's bir? may be a proportion$ *ild1 or a mon/]1 :e!r x w answ] ! figure & m\ld t is 9 our m9d1 or be mis%ap5 & de=m$ to our s5se4 ,m5's desires & designs may be said to conceive1 = !y =m an inw>d image & idea )9 !mselves1 to :i* !y lab\r to make ! product & bir? ( "t con=mable1 & :5 x answ]s our preconceiv$ =m1 !n we rejoice z = a man *ild4 ,b = ! mo/ "p x is a mon/] z to our conception1 x is an ab]ration f our rule1 x is ei!r mutilat$ & defective ( :at we desire1 or sup]flu\s or de=m$1 :i* turns our expectation into vexation1 & our boa/+ into lam5tation4 ,b ! tru? is1 "t br+s =? no mon/]s z to ! ,"l's decrees1 :i* are ! only j measures ( all ?+s4 ,x may be said ( e ?+ "u ! sun1 z ,david speaks ( himself 9 ! womb1 8,my sub/ance 0 n hid f !e1 :5 ,i 0 made 9 secret1 & curi\sly =m$ 9 ! l[e/ p>ts ( ! e>?10 c4 ,psal4 cxxxix4 #ae4 ,8 eyes see all _! sub/ance1 yet be+ unp]fect1 & 9 8 ev]la/+ book all _! memb]s are writt51 ! portraiture ( e ?+ is drawn !re to ! life1 & ^! 9 cont9uance are fa%ion$ j z !y 7 writt5 & drawn1 & s !y exactly correspond to 8 preconception ( !m1 :atev] de=mity !y may h z to u1 yet !y are p]fect works1 & beautiful to him4 ,s]mon ,,viii4 ,isaiah i4 #aj1 #aa1 c4--8,he> ! ^w ( ! ,"l1 ye rul]s ( ,sodom1 give e> unto ! law ( our ,god1 ye p ( ,gomorrah10 c4 ,x is /range to ?9k :at m]cy is mix$ ) ! mo/ wra? l /rokes & ?reat5+s4 ,!re is no prophet ^: (fice & commission is only = judgm5t1 nay1 to speak ! tru?1 x is m]cy t premises ?reat5+s4 ,! ent]+ ( ! law1 bo? 9 ! comm&s & curses1 is to make s9 ab\nd1 t grace may sup]ab\nd1 s t bo? rods & ?reat5+s are ! mess5g]s ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 to br+ s9n]s to him = salvation4 ,e ?+ %\ld be measur$ & nam$ by its end1 s1 call ?reat5+s promises1 call rods & judgm5ts m]cies1 "n all good1 & good to y1 if s be y und]/& ! purpose ( ,god 9 ^!4 ,! %orte/ prea*+ 9 ! ,bible use? to express itself :at x means1 ?\gh x be nev] s t]rible4 ,?is is a sad & lam5table beg9n+ ( a prophet's m9i/ry1 ! fir/ ^w is1 to ! heav5s & to ! e>?7#bhb7 a weighty & horrible regrate7#bhc7 ( ?is p1 z if none ( !m 7 to he>1 z if ! e>? c\ld be m easily affect$ ?an !y4 ,! creatures are tak5 witnesses by ,god ( _! +ratitude1 & !n :o %all speak = !m8 ,if heav5 & e>? be aga9/ !m1 :o %all speak good ( !m8 ,w _! own consci5ce8 ,no c]ta9ly1 x w1 9 ! day ( witness+ & judg+1 precipitate its s5t5ce1 & sp>e ! judge ! lab\r ( probation1 8a man's enemy %all be )9 8 own h\se10 ?\gh n[ y\r consci5ces agree ) y4 ,nay1 :y do? ! ,"l speak to !m8 ,because ! p consid] n1 because consci5ces h giv5 ov] speak+ to !m1 !re=e ! ,"l directs 8 ^w to ! dumb e>?4 ,yet h[ graci\s is he1 z to direct a second ^w ev5 to ! p1 ?\gh a sad ^w8 ,x is a compla9t ( iniquity & backslid+1 & su* z _c be utt]$1 yet x is m]cy to *all5ge !m1 yea1 to *a/5 !m4 ,if ! ,"l w\ld ?reat5 a man ) pure & unmix$ judgm5ts1 if he w\ld frame a ?reat5+ ( a rod ( pure ju/ice1 ,i ?9k x %\ld be ?is1 8,i w no m reprove !e1 nor *a/5 !e10 & he is n f> f x1 :5 he says1 8,:y %all ye be /rick5 any m80 c4 v]4 #e4 ,z if he w\ld say1 ,x is 9 va9 n[ to s5d a rod1 ye receive no correction4 ,i s5t ! rod1 t x might op5 y\r he>ts & e>s to ! ^w1 & seal y\r in/ruction1--b to :at purpose is x8--,ye gr[ worse & worse4 ,well1 ! prophet comp>es "h s9 & judgm5t1 & ! "o f> surm\nts ! o!r4 ,ye w\ld ?9k a desolate c\ntry1 burnt cities1 desolation made by /rang]s1 a suffici5t recomp5se ( _! corruption & misord]s1 ( _! =sak+ & backslid+4 ,ye w\ld ?9k n[1 if y\r pres5t condition & ! l&'s press$ y to utt] ,j]emiah's lam5tation1 a sadd] ?an :i* is n almo/ imag9able1 ye w\ld ?9k1 ,i say1 t y _h receiv$ d\ble = all y\r s9s4 ,& yet1 alas6 h[ are y\r iniquities ( inf9ite m des]t8 ,all t 7 m]cy1 :i* is beh9d inf9ite & et]nal puni%m5t4 ,t !re is room left = compla9t1 is m]cy1 t !re is a remnant left1 is m]cy4 ,n[1 to proclaim unto ?is p1 & conv9ce !m t _! judgm5t 0 n sev]e1 he gives !m "o ^w f ,god4 ,&1 inde$1 x is /range1 t :5 ! rod is s5t1 because ( ! despis+ ( ! ^w1 t aft] ! despis+ ( bo? ^w & rod1 ano!r ^w %\ld come4 ,always ?is ^w is a conv9c+ ^w1 a direct+ ^w1 & a com=t+ ^w4 ,^! use to be conjo9$1 & if !y be n always express$1 we may lawfully und]/& !m4 ,we may jo9 a consolation to a conviction1 & close a ?reat5+ ) a promise1 if we take ) a ?reat5+4 ,jonah's prea*+ express$ no m b a ?reat5+ & d5unciation ( judgm5t1 b ! p und]/ood x accord+ to ,god's mean+ & made x a rule ( direction1 & s a gr\nd ( consolation4 ,h[ inexcusable are we1 :o h all ^! express$ unto u1 & (t5 inculcat$1 8l9e ^u l9e1 & precept ^u precept10 & yet s (t5 divide ! ^w ( tru?1 or neglect x altoge!r4 ,mo/ "p fancy a belief ( ! promises & nei!r consid] ?reat5+s nor comm&s4 ,"s believ+ ! ?reat5+s1 are n s wise = _! own salvation z to consid] :at ,god says m1 b take x = 8 la/ ^w4 ,%all n ,n9eveh rise up 9 judgm5t aga9/ ?is g5]ation8 ,!y rep5t$ at "o prea*+1 & t a %ort "o1 & 9 appe>ance v defective1 & yet we h _m prea*+s ( ! ,son ( ,god & 8 apo/les 9 ?is ,bible1--bo? law & gospel hold5 =? di/9ctly1 & ^! spok5 daily 9 our audi5ce1 & yet we rep5t n4 ,?is is a /range preface go+ be=e ?is prea*+1 & m /range 9 t x is be=e ! fir/ prea*+ ( a "y prophet4 ,he speaks bo? to rul]s & p1 b he gives !m a "n su* z c]ta9ly !y w\ld n take to !mselves1 b see+ he is to speak ! ^w ( ! ,"l1 he mu/ n flatt] !m1 z !y did !mselves4 ,is n ?is ! ,"l's p1 8 portion & inh]itance :i* he *ose out ( ! nations8 ,are n ^! rul]s ! pr9ces ( ,judah1 & ! ,"l's ano9t$8 ,7 !y n bo? 9 cov5ant ) ,god1 & sep>at$ f ! nations bo? 9 privileges & pr(ession8 ,h[ !n are !y 8rul]s ( ,sodom0 & 8p ( ,gomorrah0 lik5$ to ! wor/ ( ! nations1 & n lik5$ to !m b spok5 ( z if !y 7 inde$ all "o4 ,:5 ye he> ! preface ye w\ld ?9k t ! prophet 0 ab\t to direct 8 spee* to ,sodom & ,gomorrah1 b :5 y look ^u ! prea*+ ye f9d he means ,judah & ,j]usalem1 & ^! are ! rul]s & p he speaks (4 ,c]ta9ly1 accord+ z m5 walk1 s %all !y be nam$ & rank$4 ,ext]nal privileges & pr(ession may give a "n be=e m51 & sep>ate m5 f m5 be=e ! _w1 b !y give no "n1 make no diff]5ce1 be=e ,god1 if all o!r ?+s be n suitable to ^!4 8,he is n a ,jew1 sai? ,paul1 :o is "o outw>dly10 b he :o ha? t circumcision 9 ! he>t1 9 ! _s1 & n 9 ! lett]4 ,outw>d pr(ession & signs may h praise ( m51 b x is ?is t ha? praise ( ,god1 ,rom4 ii4 #bh1 #bi4 ,circumcision & uncircumcision1 baptism or unbaptism1 availe? no?+1 b a new creature4 ,a baptiz$ ,*ri/ian & an unbaptiz$ ,turk are alike be=e ,god1 if _! he>ts & ways be "o1 ,gal4 vi4 #ae4 ,all ,*ri/ians pr(ess fai?1 & glory 9 baptism1 b x avails no?+ except x "w by love1 ,gal4 v4 #f4 ,n[1 :at "n %all we give y8 ,h[ %all our rul]s be call$8 ,h[ %all ye1 ! p1 be call$8 ,if we %all speak ! tru?1 we fe> x w in/ruct y n1 b irritate y1 yet ! tru? we mu/ speak1 :e!r ye *oose or :e!r ye refuse4 ,y w\ld all be call$ ,*ri/ians1 ! p ( ,god1 b we may n call y s1 except we w\ld flatt] y1 & deceive y by flatt]+1 & murd] y by deceiv+4 ,we w\ld gladly "n y ,*ri/ians 9 ! _s1 sa9ts *os5 & preci\s4 ,o t we might speak s to rul]s & p6 b1 alas1 we may n call y s except ye 7 s inde$1 we may n call y ,*ri/ians le/ ye believe y\rselves to be s4 ,& yet1 alas1 ye w ?9k y\rselves su*1 speak :at we c4 ,w\ld y "k y\r "n !n8 ,i p]ceive y li/5 to he> :at x is4 ,b und]/&1 t x is y\r "n be=e ,god1 :i* be>s 8 acc\nt ( y4 ,:at matt] ( a "n among m58 ,x is (t5 a %ad[ )\t sub/ance1 a "n )\t ! ?+4 ,if ,god "n y o!rwise1 y %all h little ei!r hon\r or com=t 9 x1 :5 m5 bless y & praise y1 if ! ,"l reckon y among ! bea/s t p]i%1 are ye hon\r$ inde$8 ,well1 !n1 he> y\r "n be=e ,god4 ,:at acc\nt ha? he ( y8 ,ye rul]s are rul]s ( ,sodom1 & ye p are p ( ,gomorrah4 ,& if ye ?9k ?is a h>d say+1 ,i desire y w notice ! way t ! prophet ,isaiah takes to prove 8 *all5ge aga9/ !m1 & ! same may be alleg$ aga9/ rul]s & p n[4 ,we ne$ no pro( b "o ( bo?1 see v]4 #bc1--8,?y pr9ces are rebelli\s1 because1 ?\gh !y he> mu* aga9/ _! s9s1 yet !y nev] am5d !m1 !y pull away _! %\ld]1 if !y he>1 yet !y h>d5 _! he>t40 ,is !re any ( !m ha? set to pray 9 _! families1 ?\gh e>ne/ly press$8 ,well1 :at foll[s8 8,e "o loves gifts40 ,covet\sness1 !n1 & oppression proves rul]s to be rul]s ( ,sodom4 ,%all !n h\ses /&1 8%alt ?\ reign1 because ?\ close/ ?yself 9 c$>80 ,j]4 xxii4 #ae4 ,no c]ta9ly1 m5 %all "o day take up a prov]b aga9/ !m4 8,woe to him t increase? t :i* is n 81 & lade? himself ) ?ick clay1 !y %all be = booties to ! ,"l's spoil]s10 ,hab4 ii4 #f4 ,woe to !m1 = !y h consult$ %ame to _! h\ses1 & s9n$ aga9/ _! own s\l4 ,_! design is to e/abli% _! h\se1 & make x em95t1 b !y take a comp5di\s way to %ame & ru9 x4 ,alas1 x is too public1 t rul]s seek _! own ?+s1 = !mselves & _! fri5ds1 & = ,jesus & 8 int]e/s !y are n conc]n$4 ,b are ye1 ! p1 any :it bett]8 ,o t x 7 s6 ,b alas1 :5 ye are involv$ 9 ! same guilt9ess1 ,i fe> ye p>take ( _! plagues6 ,:at are ye !n8 8,p ( ,gomorrah40 ,is n ! "n ( ,god blasphem$ daily because ( y8 ,are n ! abom9ations ( ! ,g5tiles ! common disease ( ! multitude1 & ! v reproa* ( ,*ri/ianity8 ,set ap>t y\r public s]vices & pr(essions1 & is !re any ?+ beh9d 9 y\r conv]sation1 b drunk5ness1 ly+1 swe>+1 cont5tion1 envy1 deceit1 wra?1 covet\sness1 & su* l8 ,h n ! multitude ( !m be5 z civil1 & c>ri$ !mselves z blamelessly1 & )\t (f5ce1 z ! ?rong ( our visible *ur*8 ,:at h ye m ?an !y8 ,x is true1 ye are call$ ,*ri/ians1 & ye boa/ 9 x4 ,ye "k 8 w1 & c speak ( po9ts ( religion1 c tea* & in/ruct o!rs1 & s h1 z x 71 9 y\r m9ds a =m & me?od ( k1--! be/ ( y are b su*4 ,b ,i ask1 z ,paul did ! ,jews 9 su* a case1 8,?\ t tea*e/ ano!r1 tea*e/ ?\ n ?yself8 ,?\ t make/ a boa/ ( ! law1 ?r\gh break+ ( x1 di%on\re/ ?\ ,god80 ,rom4 ii4 #ag-bc4 ,:y !n1 c]ta9ly all ?y pr(ession & baptism avail no?+1 & w nev] extract !e f ! pagans1 ) :om ?\ art "o 9 conv]sation4 ,?y pr(ession is s f> f help+ !e 9 su* a case1 t x %all be ! mo/ bitt] +r$i5t 9 ?y cup ( judgm5t1 = x is ! greate/ aggravation ( ?y s91 = ?r\gh x ,god's "n is blasphem$4 ,if !y _h n kn[n1 !y _h n _h s94 ,pagan's s9 is no s9 9 respect ( ,*ri/ians4 ,if ye consid] ,*ri/'s s]mon1 ,matt4 xi41 ye w say ,isaiah is a meek & mod]ate man 9 reg>d ( him4 ,isaiah calls !m p ( ,gomorrah1 b ,*ri/ w h !m worse1 & _! judgm5t m intol]able ?an !irs4 ,& t n only ! pr(ane ( !m1 b ! civil & religi\s l :o believe n 9 him4 ,well1 !n1 "h is ! advantage ye get ( y\r "n ( ,*ri/ianity1 ( y\r privilege ( he>+ 8 ^w daily1 ye :o nev] pond] x1 to tremble at x1 or to rejoice 9 x1 :o _c be mov$ ei!r to joy or grief = spiritual ?+s1 nei!r law nor gospel moves ! mo/ "p ( y4 ,i say1 "h is all y\r ga91--ye %all receive a rew>d ) ,g5tiles & pagans1 yea1 ye %all be 9 a worse case ?an !y 9 ! day ( ! ,"l4 ,! civil ,*ri/ian %all be worse ?an ! pr(ane ,turk1 & ye %all n !n boa/ t ye 7 ,*ri/ians1 b %all desire t ye _h dwelt 9 ! place :]e ! gospel _h nev] be5 prea*$4 ,x is a "* ( ! nations1 t !y call n on ,god1 & ( hea!n families1 t !y pray n to him1 7,j]4 x4 #be17 & wra? mu/ be p\r$ on !m4 ,:at1 !n1 are ! mo/ "p ( y8 ,ye nei!r b[ a knee 9 secret nor 9 y\r families1 to ,god4 ,y\r "t is o!rwise employ$1 ye h no leisure to pray twice or ?rice a day alone1 except :5 ye put on y\r clo!s ye utt] "s ord9>y babbl+s4 ,ye _c be driv5 to family wor%ip4 ,%all n ,god rank y 9 judgm5t ) ^? hea!n families8 ,or %all x n be m tol]able = !m ?an = y8 ,& are n ! mo/ "p ( y e "o giv5 to covet\sness1 y\r he>t & eye aft] x1 seek+ ga9 & advantage m ?an ! k+dom ( heav58 ,do? n e "o ( y1 z y h p[] 9 y\r h&1 oppress "o ano!r1 & wrong "o ano!r8 ,n[1 our end 9 speak+ ?us to y1 is n to drive y to desp]ation4 ,no1 inde$1 b z !re 0 a ^w ( ! ,"l s5t to su* by ,isaiah1 s we br+ a ^w unto y4 ,t :i* ru9s y1 is y\r c>nal confid5ce4 ,ye are presumptu\s z ?is p1 & cry1 8,! temple ( ! ,"l1 ! "w ( ! ,"l10 c4 z if ^! w\ld save y4 ,"k1 !re=e1 t all ^! w nev] cov] y 9 ! day ( wra?4 ,"k !re is a necessity to make peace ) ,god1 & y\r righte\sness mu/ exce$ ! righte\sness ( a pr(ession1 & ext]nal privileges & duties1 or else ye %all be z f> f ! k+dom ( heav5 z ,sodom & ,gomorrah4 ,we speak ( rul]s' s9s1 t ye may m\rn = !m1 le/ ye be judg$ ) !m4 ,if ye d n m\rn = !m 9 secret1 "k t !y are y\r s9s1 ye are companions ) !m4 ,_m fret1 grudge1 & cry out aga9/ oppression1 b :o weeps 9 secret8 ,:o prays & deprecates ,god's wra?1 le/ x come ^u !m8 ,& :ile x is s1 ! oppression ( rul]s becomes ! s9 ( ! oppress$ !mselves4 8,he> ! ^w ( ! ,"l40 ,x 7 a suitable prep>ation = any ^w t is spok51 to make x take impression1 if x 7 look$ on 8z ! ^w ( ! ,"l10 & 8law ( our ,god40 ,& truly no man c he> aright unless he he> x s4 ,:y do? n ?is ^w ( ! ,"l return ) m fruit8 ,:y d n m5 tremble or rejoice at x8 ,c]ta9ly1 because x is n receiv$ z ,god's ^w4 ,!re is a practical h]esy 9 our he>ts1 :i* r may be call$ a!ism--we d n believe ! ,scriptures4 ,i d n say m5 call x 9 "q1 b ,i say1 ye believe !m n4 ,x is "o ?+ to believe ) ! he>t1 ano!r ?+ n to d\bt ( x4 ,ye d\bt n ( x1 n because ye d inde$ believe x1 b because ye d n at all consid] x4 ,x is "o ?+ to confess ) ! m\?1 & ano!r ?+ to believe ) ! he>t1 = ye confess ! ,scriptures to be ,god's ^w1 n because ye believe !m1 b because ye h receiv$ su* a tradition f y\r fa!rs1 h he>d x f ! womb unque/ion$4 ,o t ?is 7 engrav5 on y\r he>t--t ^! comm&s1 ^! curses1 ^! promises are div9e tru?s1 ! words & ! oa? ( ! ,holy ,"o6 ,if e ^w ( tru? came /amp$ ) 8 au?ority1 & 7 receiv$ 9 ! "n ( ,god himself1 :at influ5ce w\ld x h on ! spirits & ! practices ( m58 ,?is w\ld be a great re=m]1 w\ld re=m m 9 a mon?1 ?an *ur* & /ate ha? done ^! _m ye>s4 ,:y are rul]s & p n conv]t$ & heal$ = all t is spok58 ,"h x is1 8,:o believes our report80 ,:o believes t our report is ?y own te/imony1 ,o ,"l8 ,:5 m9i/]s ?reat5 y 9 ,god's "n1--if 8 au?ority 7 /amp$ on ! ?reat5+1 if m5 did s]i\sly appreh5d x 7 ,god's own voice1 w\ld !y n tremble8 ,:5 ! gospel & ! joyful s\nd comes =?1 if he appreh5d$ t same au?ority ^u x1 :i* ye :o are conv9c$ believe to be 9 ! law1 w\ld ye n be com=t$8 ,f9ally1 ,i may say1 x is ?is po9t ( a!ism1 ( inconsid]ation & bruti%ness1 t de/roys ! multitude1 makes all means ineffectual to !m1 & ret>ds ! progress ( ,*ri/ians4 ,m5 d n consid]1 t ?is ^w is ! ^w ( ! et]nal1 & true1 & fai?ful ,god1 & t n "o jot ( x w fail4 ,"h is a po9t ( re=mation ,i w\ld put y to1 if ye m9d inde$ to re=m1 let ?is ent] into y\r he>ts & s9k d[n1 t ! law & gospel is ! ^w ( ,god1 & resolve to come & he> prea*+s s1 z ! voice 8( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! true & fai?ful witness40 ,if ye d n take x s n[1 yet ,god w judge y s at ! end4 8,he t despise? y1 despise? me1 & he t he>s n y1 he>s n me40 ,if ye ?\ght ye _h to d ) ,god e ,sabba?1 w\ld ye come s c>elessly1 & be s /upid & inconsid]ate be=e ! ,judge ( all ! e>?8 ,b ye w f9d 9 ! end1 t x 0 ,god :om ye knew n4 ,s]mon ,,ix4 ,isaiah i4 #aa4--8,to :at purpose is ! multitude ( y\r sacrifices unto me8 sai? ! ,"l10 c4 ,?is is ! ^w he calls !m to he> & a /range ^w4 ,isaiah asks1 ,:at mean y\r sacrifices8 ,god w n h !m4 ,i ?9k ! p w\ld say 9 _! own he>ts1 ,:at means ! prophet8 ,:at w\ld ! ,"l be at8 ,d we any?+ b :at he comm&$ u8 ,is he angry at u = obey+ him8 ,:at means ?is ^w8 ,is he n repeal+ ! /atute & ord9ance he _h made 9 ,israel8 ,if he _h reprov$ u = brea* ( comm&s1 = omission & neglect ( sacrifices1 we w\ld h tak5 ) x1 b :at means ?is repro( = well do+8 ,! ,"l is a h>d ma/]4 ,if we neglect sacrifices1 & (f] up ! wor/ ( ! flock1 he is angry1 if we h a c>e ( !m1 & (f] !m punctually1 & keep appo9t$ days precisely1 he is angry4 ,:at %all we d to please him8 ,i ?9k _m ( y are put to z great a non plus1 :5 y\r pray]s & rep5tance & fa/+ are qu>rell$1 d ye n say 9 y\r he>ts1 we "k n :at to d8 ,m9i/]s are angry at u if we pray n1 & our pray+ !y cry out aga9/1 !y comm& u to rep5t & fa/1 & yet say t ,god w abhor bo? ^!4 ,?is is a my/]y1 & we %all endeav\r to unfold x to y f ! ^w4 ,x conc]ns u to "k h[ ,god is pleas$ ) our public s]vices & fa/+s = ! mo/ "p ( p h no m religion4 ,ye all1 ,i "k1 desire to "k :at true religion is4 ,consult ! ,scriptures1 & se>* !m1 = !re ye %all f9d et]nal life4 ,we frame to ourselves a wrong patt]n & copy ( x1 & s we judge ourselves wrong4 ,our n>r[ spirits d n take 9 ! latitude ( ! ,scripture's religion1 b tak+ 9 "o "p we exclude ano!r1 & ?9k ,god rigid if x be n tak5 (f our h& s4 ,b1 ,i pray1 consid] ^! ?ree ?+s1 :i* seem to make up ! good old way1 ! religion ( ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5ts-- ,fir/1 ,religion takes 9 all ! comm&s1--x is univ]sal1 ha? respect to all ! comm&m5ts1 ,psal4 cxix4 #f4 ,x c>ries ! two tables 9 bo? h&s1 ! fir/ table 9 ! "r h&1 & ! second 9 ! left4 ,^! are s entirely conjo9$1 t if y receive n bo?1 y _c receive any truly4 ,secondly1 ,x takes 9 all ! man1 8 s\l & _s z well z 8 body1 nay1 x pr9cipally includes t :i* is pr9cipal 9 ! man1 8 s\l & _s1 8 m9d & affections4 ,if ye divide ^!1 ye h n a man pres5t b a body1 & :at fell[%ip c bodies h ) him :o is a ,_s8 ,if ye divide ^! among !mselves1 ye h n a _s inde$ pres5t if ! m9d be n pres5t1 surely ! he>t _c1 b if ! m9d be1 & ! he>t away1 religion is n religion1 b "s empty speculation4 ,! m9d _c s]ve b by ! he>t1 :]e ! he>t is1 !re a man is reckon$ to be4 ,?irdly1 ,x takes 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ z all1 & excludes altoge!r a man's self4 ,he wor%ips ,god 9 ! _s1 b he rejoices n 9 himself1 & 9 8 _s1 b 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ha? no confid5ce 9 himself1 or ! fle%1 ,phil4 iii4 #c1 #h4 ,x includes ! s\l & _s1 & all ! comm&s1 b x d5ies !m all1 & embraces ,jesus ,*ri/ by fai?1 z ! only object ( glory+ 9 & tru/+ 94 ,all a man's self becomes dross 9 ?is consid]ation4 ,n[1 ! fir/ ( ^! is drawn f ! la/1 !re=e x appe>s fir/--,i say1 an endeav\r 9 walk+ 9 e ?+ comm&$1 ( con=m+ our way to ! pres5t rule & patt]n1 is a /ream fl[+ f ! pure he>t )94 ,a man's s\l & affections mu/ once be purifi$1 be=e x s5ds out su* /reams 9 conv]sation4 ,& f :5ce do? t pure he>t come8 ,is x ! f\nta9 & orig9al8 ,no c]ta9ly4 ,! he>t is desp]ately wick$ above all ?+s1 & h[ w x cleanse itself8 ,b ?is purity proce$s f ano!r f\nta91--f fai? 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 & x is ?is t lies ne>e/ ! uncreat$ f\nta9 ,*ri/ himself1 x is ! mo/ imm$iate conduit ! m\? ( ! f\nta9 or ! bucket to draw out ( ! deep wells ( salvation4 ,all ^! are conjo9$ 9 ?is ord]1 #a ,tim4 i4 #e--8,! end ( ! comm&m5t is love40 ,ye "k love is said else:]e to be ! fulfill+ ( ! law1 & :5 we say love1 we mean all duties to ,god & man1 :i* love ought imm$iately to pr9ciple4 ,n[ ?is love proce$s f a pure he>t1 cleans$ & sanctifi$1 :i* pure he>t proce$s f fai? unfeign$4 ,s !n1 we mu/ g up 9 our se>*+ f ext]nal ob$i5ce all along/1 till we arrive at ! inw>d f\nta9 ( ,*ri/ dwell+ 9 u by fai?1 & !n h ye f\nd true religion inde$4 ,n[1 ye may ?9k possibly1 we h us$ too mu* circumlocution3 :at is all ?is to ! pres5t purpose8 ,yes1 v mu*4 ,ye %all f9d ! ,"l reject+ ?is p's public wor%ip & solemn ord9ances ^u ^! ?ree gr\nds1--ei!r !y did n jo9 ) !m ! obs]vation ( weighti] comm&s1 or !y did n wor%ip him 9 !m ) _! spirits1 _h n s\ls pres5t1 or !y knew n ! end & use = :i* ,god _h appo9t$ ^! sacrifices & c]emonies1 !y did n see to ! end ( all1 :i* 0 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,fir/1 !n1 ,i say ! p 7 mu* 9 ext]nal sacrifices & c]emonies1 comm&$ ( ,god1 b !y 7 ignorant ( ! end ( 8 comm&s1 & ( ! use ( !m4 ,ye "k 9 !mselves !y _h no goodness1 b only 9 relation to su* an end z he pleas$ !y %\ld lead to1 b !y /ay$ ^u ! c]emony & %ad[1 & 7 n l$ to use x z a means = su* an end2 & s1 ?\gh !y fanci$ t !y obey$1 & pleas$ ,god1 yet really !y :olly p]v]t$ 8 mean+ & int5tion 9 ! comm&2 !re=e do? ! ,"l plead ) !m 9 ?is place = _! sacrific+1 z if x _h be5 murd]4 ,!y us$ to object 8 comm&s4 ,:at1 says ! ,"l1 did ,i comm& ^! ?+s8 ,:o requir$ !m8 ,mean+ c]ta9ly1 :o requir$ !m = su* an end1 to take away y\r s98 ,:o requir$ !m b z a %ad[ ( ! sub/ance to come8 ,:o requir$ !m b z signs ( t ,lamb & sacrifice to be (f]$ up 9 ! fulness ( "t8 ,& =asmu* z ye pass ov] all ^!1 & ?9k to please me ) ! ext]nal c]emony1 0 t ev] my int5t or mean+8 ,c]ta9ly ye h fanci$ a new law ( y\r own1 ,i nev] gave su* a law2 !re=e x is said1 ,psal4 l4 #ac4--;,god pleads j aft] ?is mann]1 8,w ,i eat ! fle% ( bulls1 or dr9k ! blood ( goats80 c42 & ,micah vi4 #g1 8,w ! ,"l be pleas$ ) ?\s&s ( rams1 or ) t5 ?\s&s ( riv]s ( oil80 ,he :o ha? no pleasure 9 s9ful m51 :at pleasure c he h 9 bea/s8 ,!re=e1 x 0 to signify to !m 7:o ?\ght ,god w\ld be pleas$ ) !m = _! (f]+7 t he c\ld n endure !m2 x 0 worse to him to (f] him su* a recomp5se1 ?an if !y _h done none at all4 ,he is only well pleas$ 9 8 well-belov$ ,son2 & :5 !y sep>ate a lamb or a bullock f ! well-belov$1 :at 0 x to him m ?an 8a dog's neck0 or 8sw9e's fle%80 ,x 0 8 creature1 z ^! are1 & no m1 ,isa4 lxvi4 #c4 ,n[ t !y look$ nev] beyond ! c]emonies1 is evid5t1 because !y boa/$ 9 !m2 !y us$ to f9d out ^! z a rem$y ( _! s9s1 & a mean to pacify ,god's wra?1 ,micah vi4 #f4 ,paul be>s witness ( x1 #b ,cor4 iii4 #ac-ae4 ,moses _h a vail ( c]emonies ov] 8 face1 & ! *ildr5 ( ,israel c\ld n /eadfa/ly look to ! end ( t my/]y1 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 b _! m9ds 7 bl9d$1 & are s to ?is day 9 ! read+ ( ! scriptures2 & ?is vail ( h>dness ( he>t %all be done away :5 ,*ri/ returns to !m aga94 ,n[1 ,i say1 x is j s ) u4 ,!re 0 nev] a p lik] o!r ?an we are l ! ,jews4 ,we h _m ext]nal ord9ances1 prea*+1 he>+1 baptism1 communion1 read+1 s++1 pray+ 9 public1 extraord9>y solemnities ( fa/+ & ?anksgiv+1 works ( discipl9e & gov]nm5t1 public repro( to s9n]s1 confessions & absolutions4 ,:at w\ld ye ?9k if we %\ld *ange ! t]ms ( sacrifices & new moons1 & speak all ?is to y8 ,to :at purpose is ! multitude ( y\r fa/s & fea/s1 ( y\r prea*+s & communions1 ( y\r pray+ 9 secret1 & 9 y\r families1 ( conf]5ce & pray] ) o!rs1 ( runn+ to & fro to he> prea*+1 to p>take ( ! ,"l's table8 ,i am full ( !m1 ,i delight n 9 !m4 ,:5 ye come "h on ! ,sabba?1 :o requir$ at y\r h& to tread my c\rts8 ,come no m to he> ! ^w1 run no m aft] communions1 seek no m baptism to y\r *ildr51 call no m solemn assemblies1 x is all iniquity4 ,o1 say ye1 t is a /range prea*+ inde$6 ,mu/ we pray no m1 he> no m1 s+ no m8 ,did n ,god comm& ^!8 ,:y d ye dis*>ge !m8 ,we d n mean s1 t ^! %\ld n be1 b !y %\ld be 9 ano!r way3 all ^! want ! s\l & life ( !m1 :i* is ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 !m4 ,d ye n ?9k y\rselves religi\s1 because ye frequ5t ^!8 ,! multitude ( ! p ?9k t ^! please ,god1 & pacify 8 wra?3 ye h no o!r ?+ 9 y\r m9d b ^!4 ,if ye c atta9 any sorr[ or grief = s91 or any te>s to signify x1 pres5tly y absolve y\rselves = y\r rep5tance4 ,! sc&al\s :o appe> 9 public1 ?9k ! pay+ ( a p5alty to ! judge1 & b[+ ! knee be=e ! congregation17#bhd7 satisfies ,god4 ,ye miss no?+ :5 ye h ^!4 ,i speak to ! pr(essors ( religion also1 :o pret5d to m k ?an o!rs1 :5 ye h gone ab\t s _m duties1 ye are well satisfi$ if ye get lib]ty 9 !m4 ,if ye c satisfy y\rselves1 ye d\bt n ( ,god's satisfaction2 & if ye d n satisfy y\rselves 9 y\r duties1 ye _c believe 8 satisfaction4 ,ye get ! ord9ance1 & miss no?+4 ,n[1 ,i say1 9 all ?is ye d n rea* to ! end ( ?is m9i/ry1 ,jesus ,*ri/2 ye d n /eadfa/ly behold him1 to empty y\rselves 9 8 bosom1 to turn ov] all ! unrighte\sness ( y\r holy ?+s ^u him :o be>s x4 ,t :i* please? y1 is n 8he 9 :om ! ,fa!r is well-pleas$10 b ! measure ( y\r own duty4 ,o1 ! e/abli%+ ( our own righte\sness is ! ru9 ( ! visible ,*ur*6 ,?is is ! gr& idol1 & all sacrifice to x4 ,"k1 !re=e1 t ! mo/ "p ( y\r p]=mances are abom9ation & iniquity1 because ye h s mu* confid5ce 9 !m1 & put !m n ^u ,*ri/ z fil?y rags1 or d n cov] !m ) 8 righte\sness1 z well z y\r wick$ness4 ,i "k ye w say1 t ye are n satisfi$ ) !m1 & t is /ill ! matt] ( y\r ex]cise4 ,well1 ,i affirm1 9 ! ,"l's "n1 f t gr\nd1 t ye h confid5ce 9 !m1 = if y\r diffid5ce & disquietness arise f x1 y\r confid5ce & peace mu/ come f x also4 ,is !re any almo/ t ma9ta9 fai?1 except :5 _! own conditions please !m well8 ,& t fai? ,i may call no fai?1 at lea/ n pure & cleanly entire fai?4 ,z = ! multitude ( y1 y mu/ "k ?is1 t ,god is n pleas$ ) y\r pray]s1 & fa/+1 & he>+1 c4 because ye h su* an e/eem ( !m1 because ye c settle y\rselves aga9/ all ?reat5+s1 & nev] once rememb] ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 or consid] ! end ( 8 com+ into ! _w2 because ye f9d no necessity ( p>don = y\r pray]s & righte\sness1 b /ret* ! g>m5t ( ^! ov] ! uncleanness ( y\r practices4 ,:at delight ha? ! ,"l 9 !m1 :5 !y are put 9 8 ,son's place8 ,w he n be jeal\s t 8 ,son's glory be n giv5 to ano!r8 ,9 ! second place1 ! ,"l rejects _! p]=mances1 because !re 0 no?+ b a m]e %ad[ ( s]vice1 & no wor%ipp+ ( ,god 9 ! ,_s4 ,ye "k :at ,*ri/ sai?1 8,god is a ,_s1 & he t wor%ips him mu/ d x 9 _s & 9 tru?10 ,john iv4 #bd4 ,x is ! he>t & s\l t ,god delights 91 8,my son1 give me ?y he>t10 = if ?\ give n ?y he>t1 ,i c>e = no?+ else4 ,! he>t is ! :ole man4 ,:at a man's affection is1 t he is4 ,light is n s1--x br+s n ! man along/ ) x4 ,*ri/ ,jesus ha? giv5 himself = u1 & he requires t we (f] ourselves to him4 ,if we (f] a body to frequ5t 8 h\se1 our feet to tread 9 8 c\rts1 our e>s to he> 8 ^w1 :at c>es he = x1 z long z ! s\l do? n (f] itself up 9 pray] or he>+8 ,& ?is 0 ! s9 ( ?is p1 ,isaiah xxix4 #ac4 8,!y draw ne> ) ! lips1 & _! he>t is f> f ! ,"l40 ,n[ are we n _! *ildr51 & h succe$$ to ?is8 ,is !re any ?+ almo/ 9 our public s]vices1 b :at is public8 ,is !re any ?+ b :at is se5 ( m58 ,ye come to he>1 ye sit & he>1 & is !re any m8 ,! mo/ "p h _! m9ds w&]+1 no ?\ghts pres5t2 = y\r ?\ghts are remov$ ab\t y\r b>ns & corns1 or "s bus9ess 9 y\r head2 & if any h _! ?\ghts pres5t1 yet :]e are affections1 :i* are ! s\l & _s ( religion1 )\t :i* x is no true fire b wild fire1 if x be n bo? burn+ & %9+8 ,are ye s]i\s 9 ^! ord9ances8 ,or r1 are ye n m s]i\s 9 any ?+ beside8 ,& n[1 especially1 :5 ,god's provid5ce calls y to e>ne/ ?\ghts1 :5 x cries to all m5 to ent] into consid]ation ( _! own ways1 ,i pray y1 is !re any s\l-affliction 9 y\r fa/s ev5 = a day8 ,is !re any real grief or tok5 ( x8 ,n a fa/ 9 ,scripture )\t weep+6 ,we h kept _m1 & h nev] advanc$ s f>4 ,%all ! ,"l !n be pacifi$8 ,w n 8 s\l abhor !m8 ,h[ %all !y appease him = y\r o!r provocations1 :5 !y are z oil to ! flame1 to increase 8 indignation8 ,! mo/ "p ( ,*ri/ians are guilty "h2 we come to ! ord9ances1 z x 71 to dis*>ge a cu/om1 & p]=m a c]emony1 t we may h x to say to our consci5ce t x is done1 & !re is no m int5t & purpose4 ,we d n seek to h s\l-communion ) ,god4 ,we come to s]mon to he> "s new ?+1 or new tru?1 or new fa%ion ( x2 to le>n a notional exp]i5ce ( cases4 ,b alas1 ?is is n ! great purpose & use ( ^! ?+s4 ,x is to h "s new s5se ( ^? ?+s we "k4 ,we "k already1 b we %\ld come to get ! tru? m receiv$ 9 our love1 to s]ve ,god 9 our spirits1 & to return to him ourselves 9 a sacrifice acceptable4 ,?is is ! great] half1 if n ! :ole ( religion1--love to ,jesus ,*ri/ :o lov$ u1 & liv+ to him1 because he di$ = u1 & liv+ to him because we love him4 ,n[1 all our ord9ances & duties %\ld be *annels to c>ry our love to him1 & occasions ( v5t+ our affections4 ,?irdly1 ,! ,"l reject$ ?is p's s]vices1 because !y 7 exact & punctual 9 !m1 & neglect$ o!r p>ts ( 8 comm&m5ts2 & ?is is cle>ly express$ "h1 8,i w n he>0 y\r pray]s1 ?\gh !re be _m ( !m4 ,:y8 8,y\r h&s are full ( blood40 ,ye come to wor%ip me1 & pray to me1 & yet !re are _m abom9ations 9 y\r conv]sation1 :i* y cont9ue 91 & d n *all5ge 9 y\rselves4 ,ye h unclean h&s2 & %all y\r pray]s be accept$1 :i* %\ld come up ) pure h&s8 ,!y took 8 cov5ant 9 _! m\?1 & (f]$ _m sacrifices1 b :at h ye to d ) ^! ?+s1 sai? ! ,"l1 s9ce ye hate to be re=m$1 s9ce ye hate p]sonal re=mation ( y\r lives1 & 9 y\r families8 ,:at h ye to d to pr(ess to be my p8 ,psal4 l4 #af1 #ag4 ,! ,"l requires an univ]sality1 if ye w\ld prove s9c]ity3 if ye h respect to any ( 8 comm&s1 z 8 comm&s1 !n w ye respect all4 ,if ye be p>tial1 & *oose "o duty t is easy1 & refuse ano!r h>d]1--w come to ! *ur* & he>1 b w n pray at home1--w fa/ 9 public1 b n 9 private1--!n1 says ! ,"l1 ye d n at all obey me1 b y\r own hum\r2 ye d n at all fa/ unto me1 b unto y\rselves4 ,z mu* z y\r int]e/ lies 9 a duty1 s mu* are ye c>ri$ to x4 ,& ,i take ?is to be ! reason :y _m are s eag] 9 pursu+ public ord9ances1 foll[+ communions1 & conf]5ces ) ,god's p1 ready to pray 9 public r ?an alone4 ,if ye w\ld foll[ !m into _! secret *amb]1 h[ mu* indiff]5cy is !re6 ,h[ great infrequ5cy1 h[ little f]v5cy6 ,well1 says ! ,"l1 did ye pray to me :5 ye pray$ among o!rs8 ,no1 ye pray$ ei!r to y\rselves1 or ! company1 or bo?4 ,did ye seek me 9 a communion8 ,no1 sai? ! ,"l1 ye s\ght n me1 b y\rselves3 if ye s\ght me inde$ ) o!rs1 y w\ld be z e>ne/1 if n m1 to seek me alone1 ,ze*4 vii4 #f4 ,& aga91 ! ,"l especially requires ! weighti] matt]s ( ! law to be consid]$4 ,z x 0 among ! ,jews1 _! c]emonies 7 comm&$1 & s good2 b !y 7 n s mu* good 9 !mselves z because !y 7 means appo9t$ = ano!r end & use4 ,b ! moral law 0 b9d+ 9 itself1 & good 9 itself1 )\t relation to ano!r ?+2 & !re=e ,*ri/ lays ?is heavy *>ge to ! ,ph>isees1 8,ye ti! m9t & anise10 ,matt4 xxiii4 #bc4 8,woe unto y1 = ye neglect ! weighti] matt]s ( ! law1 judgm5t1 m]cy1 & fai?3 ^! ye ought to h done1 & n left ! o!r undone40 ,are !re n _m :o w\ld ?9k x a great fault to /ay away f ! *ur* on ! ,sabba? or week day1 & yet w n /ick to swe>1--to dr9k (t58 8,woe unto y1 = ye /ra9 at a gnat1 & swall[ a camel20 !re=e are ! prophets full ( ^! expo/ulations4 ,! p seem$ to make consci5ce ( c]emonies & ext]nal ord9ances1 b !y did n ord] _! conv]sation aright2 !y did n execute judgm5t1 & relieve ! oppress$1 did n walk sob]ly1 did n mortify s9ful lu/s1 c4 ,alas1 we deceive ourselves ) ! noise ( a cov5ant17#bhe7 & a cause ( ,god2 we cry x up z an antidote aga9/ all evils1 use x z a *>m1 ev5 z ! ,jews did _! temple2 &1 9 ! mean "t1 we d n c>e h[ we walk be=e ,god1 or ) our neighb\rs3 well1 ?us sai? ! ,"l1 8,tru/ ye n 9 ly+ words10 c4 ,j]4 vii4 #d1 #e1 #f4 ,if drunk5ness reign among y1 if fil?9ess1 swe>+1 oppression1 cruelty reign among y1 y\r cov5ant is b a lie1 all y\r pr(essions are b ly+ words1 & %all nev] keep y 9 y\r inh]itances & dwell+s4 ,! ,"l tells y :at he requires ( y4 ,is x n to d ju/ly1 & walk humbly ) ,god8 ,mic4 vi4 #g4 ,?is is t :i* ! grace ( ,god tea*es1 to d5y 8ungodl9ess & worldly lu/s10 & to 8live sob]ly1 righte\sly1 & godly1 t[>ds y\r ,god1 y\r neighb\r1 & y\rself10 ,tit4 ii4 #aa1 #ab2 & ?is he pref]s to y\r public ord9ances1 y\r fa/+1 cov5ant+1 prea*+1 & su* l47#bhf7 8,is n ?is to "k me80 sai? ! ,"l1 ,j]4 xxii4 #ae1 #af4 ,y ?9k y "k ,god :5 y c disc\rse well ( religion1 & ent]ta9 conf]5ces ( practical cases4 ,y ?9k x is k to und]/& prea*+s & scripture2 b ?us sai? ! ,"l1 to d ju/ly to all m51 to walk humbly t[>ds ,god1 to walk sob]ly 9 y\rselves1 is m real k ( ,god1 ?an all ! volumes ( doctors conta91 or ! heads ( pr(essors4 ,is ?is k ( ,god to h a long fl\ri%+ disc\rse conta9+ mu* religion 9 x8 ,alas1 no6 to d ju/ly1 to oppress none1 to pray m 9 secret1 to walk humbly & sob]ly1 ?is is to "k ! ,"l4 ,practice is real k inde$3 x argues1 t :at a man kn[s1 he receives 9 love1 t ! tru? ha? a deep impression on ! he>t1 t ! light %9es into ! he>t to inflame x4 ,:at is k be=e ,god8 ,z mu* z pr9ciples1 affection1 & action1 z mu* z ha? influ5ce on y\r conv]sations2 if y d n1 & love n :at y "k1 is t to "k ! ,"l8 ,%all n y\r k be a te/imony aga9/ y\r practice1 & no m8 ,s]mon ,x4 ,isaiah i4 #af4--8,wa% y1 make y clean1 put away ! evil ( y\r do+s f be=e m9e eyes2 cease to d evil10 c4 ,if we w\ld h a sum ( pure & undefil$ religion1 "h x is set d[n 9 opposition to ?is p's %ad[ ( religion1 t consi/$ 9 ext]nal ord9ances & rites4 ,we ?9k t ,god %\ld be z well-pleas$ ) our s]vice z we ourselves1 !re=e we *oose 8 comm&s :i* our hum\r ha? no p>ticul> antipa?y aga9/ & refuse o!rs4 ,b ! ,"l w n be s s]v$3 z he w n %>e ) ! _w1 & divide ! s\l & s]vice ( man ) creatures1 s z mammon %\ld get "p1 & he 8 "p4 ,no1 if we *oose ! "o1 we mu/ refuse ! o!r2 = s w he n suff] 8 ^w & comm&s to be divid$3 !re mu/ be "s univ]sality 9 respect ( ! gospel & ! law1 & a conjunction ( ^! two1 or we _c please him4 ,if religion d n include ! gospel1 we are yet ^u ! old cov5ant ( works1 accord+ to :i* none c be ju/ifi$4 ,if x d n include ! law 9 ! h&s ( a m$iator1 !n we turn ! grace ( ,god unto wantonness4 ,if x %ut out ,jesus ,*ri/ & h no use ( him1 h[ c ei!r we or our p]=mances /& or be accept$ be=e 8 holy eyes8 ,if x exclude ! law t ,*ri/ came to e/abli%1 h[ c he be pleas$ ) our religion8 bo? ( ^! (f] an indignity to ! ,son ( ,god4 ,! sum1 !n1 ( ,*ri/ian religion is believ+ & sanctification ( ! ,_s unto ob$i5ce4 ,t is ! root & f\nta91 ?is is ! fruit & /ream2 ju/ification ( our p]sons1 & sanctification ( our lives & he>ts4 ,?is is pure religion & undefil$4 ,& !re=e ,isaiah says1 8,wa% y1 make y clean10--cleanse 9 ! only true f\nta9 ( ,*ri/'s blood4 ,x is n y\r purifications ( ! law1 y\r _m wa%+s ) wat] & hyssop2 x is n ! blood ( bulls & ( goats c purge y\r consci5ces f dead works3 !y d b purify y\r fle%1 b _c wa% y\r s\ls worse defil$4 ,?is blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/ is t clean wat] t he mu/ spr9kle on y1 if y w\ld be clean4 ,if y take any o!r wat]1 any o!r righte\sness b 81 & wa% ?yself !re)1 suppose x be sn[ wat] t wa%e? cleane/--?y mo/ exact conv]sation1 yet1 he w plunge !e 9 ! mire1 till ?9e own clo!s abhor !e1 ,job ix4 #cj1 #ca4 ,n[1 :5 y h wa%$ y\r p]sons 7ye ne$ n1 save to wa% y\r feet1 says ,*ri/17--y\r daily conv]sation1 re=m x 9 ! virtue ( t blood1 = we are n call$ 8to uncleanness1 b unto hol9ess10 & !re=e1 8put away ! evil ( y\r do+s10 c4 ,god ha? put away ! guilt ( y\r do+s by ju/ification1 n[ put ye away ! evil ( y\r do+s by sanctification1 c4 ,& if ye w\ld "k :at sanctification is1 8cease to d evil10 d n return to ! old puddle to wall[ 9 x4 ,ye t are cleans$ by ?is blood1 ,o ?9k h[ unbeseem+ x is to y to defile y\rselves aga9 ) ^? ?+s ye are cleans$ f6 b n[1 8le>n to d well40 ,ye are giv5 up to ,*ri/1 ye mu/ be 8 disciples1 & he w tea* y4 8,le>n ( me10 sai? ,*ri/1 7ye ne$ no o!r law almo/ b 8 example1 he is a visible & speak+ law71 yet 8seek judgm5t40 ,z ye ought to look on my example1 s especially pond] t ^w & rule ( practice & behavi\r t ,i h left beh9d me1 & giv5 out z ! lawgiv] ( ! r$eem$4 ,h ,i r$eem$ y1 & %\ld n ,i be ! r$eem$ & ransom$ "o's k+8 ,is !re any society 9 ! _w wants a law1 ord]1 & gov]nm5t8 ,nei!r mu/ ye :o are deliv]$ f bondage1 enfran*is$ & made free inde$4 ,n[1 ye %\ld ( all m5 mo/ live by a law4 ,& :5 ye "k t rule1 !n apply x to y\r sev]al vocations & call+s4 ,let ! magi/rate act accord+ to x1 & e man accord+ to x4 ,religion consi/s n 9 a g5]al notion1 b condesc5ds to our p>ticul> practice1 to re=m x4 ,y see !n :at we w\ld press ^u y\r consci5ces4 ,x is true religion t we w\ld h y p]suad$ unto4 ,all m5 h "s k9d ( religion1 ev5 hea!ns :o wor%ip idols1 b ! true religion respects ! true & liv+ ,god4 ,n[1 :at is x to wor%ip ! true & liv+ ,god8 ,:at is ! s]vice ( him t may be call$ religion inde$8 ,%\ld we be ! prescriv]s ( x87#bhg7 ,no c]ta9ly1 he mu/ c>ve solely 9 t1 or else x _c please him1 !re=e 8to ! law & to ! te/imony10 if ye speak n accord+ to ?is1 & wor%ip n accord+ to ?is ^w ( ,god1 8x is because !re is no light 9 y40 ,ye may h a religion be=e m5 pure & undefil$1 b if x be n s be=e ,god & ! ,fa!r1 ,i pray y to :at purpose is x8 ,i am sure x is all lo/ lab\r1 nay1 x is lab\r ) loss1 in/ead ( ga94 ,o t ye 7 p]suad$ to look & se>* ! scriptures4 ,?9k ye to h et]nal life out ( !m8--& ?9k ye to h et]nal life by !m1 :o d n lab\r to "k ! way ( x set d[n !re8 ,e "o ( y ha? a diff]5t model ( religion1 accord+ to y\r fancies & bre$+s1 accord+ z y\r lu/s w suff] y4 ,! rule t ! mo/ "p walk by is ! c\rse & example ( ! _w4 ,is n ?is d>kness1 & gross d>kness8 ,o!rs model _! duties accord+ to _! ability4 ,!y w d all !y c d ) ease1 & )\t tr\bl+ !mselves1 & !y ?9k ,god may be well pleas$ ) t4 ,i pray y consid] & he> ! ^w ( ! ,"l1 & law ( y\r ,god4 ,ha? he set d[n "h ! rule & p]fect patt]n ( true religion1 & w ye nev] s mu* own x1 z to exam9e y\rs accord+ to x8 ,! scriptures are ! t\*/one1 if y w\ld n h a c\nt]feit religion deceiv+ y 9 ! end1 :5 ye h tru/$ to x1 ,i pray y try x by ! ^w ( ,god4 ,oh6 t ?is pr9ciple 7 once sunk into y\r he>ts1--,i may n walk at r&om1 if ,i please myself1 & satisfy my own w1 if t be n also ,god's w1 ,i %all h nei!r ga9 nor com=t ( x4 ,8 w is manife/$ 9 8 ^w1--,i w se>* & f9d :at ,god ha? requir$ ( me1 = if ,i be n c]ta9 ( 8 w1 ,i may be do+ all my days1 & sweat+ out my life1 & yet lose my pa9s & toil4 ,i say1 ?is ^w ( ! ,"l t ,isaiah calls to ! p to he>1 v]4 #aj1 w at l5g? judge y4 ,y\r religion w be tri$ 9 ! day ( acc\nts accord+ to x1 n accord+ to y\r rules & me?ods ye h prescrib$ unto y\rselves4 ,n[1 if ye 9 ! meantime %all judge y\rselves1 accord+ to ano!r rule1 & absolve y\rselves1 & 9 ! end ,god %all judge y accord+ to ?is ^w1 & condemn y1 7 ye n fools 9 neglect+ ?is ^w8 ,! :ole w ( ,god conc]n+ y\r duty may be summ$ up 9 two1 ,john ha? "o ( !m1 #a ,john iii4 #bc1 8,& ?is is 8 comm&m5t1 t we %\ld believe on ! "n ( 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/1 & love "o ano!r1 z he gave u comm&m5t10 & ,paul ha? ano!r to ! ,!ssalonians1 #a ,!ss iv4 #c1 8,?is is ! w ( ,god1 ev5 y\r sanctification40 ,& ^! two make up ?is text1 s t x unites bo? gospel & law4 ,! comm&m5t ( ! law comes =?1 & x is f\nd t we h brok5 & are guilty1 t we _c answ] = "o ( a ?\s&4 ,! law ent]+ makes s9 ab\nd4 ,our inability1 yea1 impossibility ( ob$i5ce is m discov]$4 ,well1 !n1 ! gospel proclaims ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ = ! ,savi\r ( s9n]s1 & comm&s u1 "u pa9 ( damnation1 to believe 9 him1--to ca/ our s\ls on him1 z "o able to save1 z "o :o ha? obey$ ! law = u1 s t ?is comm& ( believ+ 9 ,*ri/ is answ]able to all ! brea*es ( ! law1 & t5ds to make !m up 9 ,*ri/4 ,:5 he proclaim$ ! law on m\nt ,s9ai1 ) t]ror1 t :i* ye he> express$ is n 8 fir/ comm&m5t1 :i* ye are 9 ! fir/ in/ance to obey1 = all ^! we h brok51 b x ha? a gospel comm& 9 its bosom1 x leads to ,jesus ,*ri/1 & if ye c\ld read ! m9d ( ,god 9 x1 ye w\ld resolve all ^! comm&s :i* condemn y & curse y1 into "o comm& ( believ+ 9 ! ,son1 t ye may be sav$ f t condemnation4 ,& if ye obey ?is comm&1 :i* is 8 la/ comm&1 & mo/ p]emptory1 !n are ! brea*es ( all ! re/ made up1 ! int5t ( all ! re/ is fulfill$1 ?\gh n 9 y\r ob$i5ce1 yet 9 ,*ri/'s1 :i* is bett] ?an ours4 ,believ+ 9 ,*ri/ pres5ts ,god ) a p]fect righte\sness1 ) an ob$i5ce ev5 to ! dea? ( ! cross4 ,:5 a s9n] he>s ! holy & spiritual s5se ( ! law1 & sees x 9 ! light ( ,god's hol9ess1 ,o h[ vile mu/ he appe> to himself1 & h[ mu/ he abhor himself6 ,:at orig9al pollution1 :at actual pollution1 :at a f\nta9 )91 :at uncleanness 9 /reams )\t1 w discov] itself6 ,n[1 :5 ! mo/ "p ( m5 get any sight ( ?is1 pres5tly !y fall a wa%+ & cleans+ !mselves1 or hid+ _! fil?9ess4 ,& :at wat] take !y8 ,_! own te>s & sorr[s1 _! own resolutions1 _! own re=mations4 ,b alas1 we are /ill m plung$ 9 our own fil?9ess2 t is /ill m>k$ be=e him1 because all t is z f\l z t we w\ld h wa%5 away4 ,:at g>m5t d m5 take to hide !mselves ord9>ily8 ,is x n _! own righte\sness8 ,is x n a skirt ( "s duty t is spread ov] transgressions8 ,d n m5 ?9k _! s9s hid1 if !y c m\rn & pray = a "t8 ,_! consci5ces are eas$ by reflection ^u ?is4 ,b alas1 ?9e iniquity is /ill m>k$6 ,%all fil?9ess hide fil?9ess8 ,?y righte\sness is z a vile g>m5t1 z a m5/ru\s clo?1 7,isa4 lxiv4 #f47 z well z ?9e unrighte\sness1 h[ !n %all x cov] ?9e nak$ness8 ,see+ x is s !n1 :at is ! ,"l's m9d conc]n+ our cleans+8 ,see+ /ret*$ out h&s & _m pray]s w n d x1 :at %all ,i d8 ,! ,"l ha? %[$ !e :at ?\ %alt d1 & t is1 t ?\ d no?+ 9 relation to t end1 t ?\ %\ld/ und]take to wa% away ! lea/ spot by all ?y rep5tance4 ,yet mu/ ?\ wa% & make clean1 & ! wat] is br\ght new unto y1 ev5 ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/ t cleanse? f all s94 ,wa% 9 ?is blood1 & ye %all be clean4 ,& :at is x to wa% 9 ?is blood8 ,x is to believe 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 to lay hold on ! all suffici5t virtue ( x1 to tru/ our s\ls to x1 z a suffici5t ransom = all our s9s1 to spread ! cov]+ ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness ov] all our righte\sness & unrighte\sness1 z hav+ bo? alike ne$ to be hid f 8 holy eyes4 ,jesus ,*ri/ 8came by wat] & by blood10 7#a ,john v4 #f71 by wat] to sanctify1 & by blood to ju/ify1 by ! p[] & cleans+ virtue ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 to take away s9 9 ! be+ ( x1 & by ! virtue ( 8 blood1 to take away s9 9 ! guilt & condemnation ( x4 ,n[1 ,i conceive he presses a tw(old ex]cise ^u !m 9 ?is wa%+1 & bo? h relation to ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 to wit rep5tance & fai?4 ,if !y be n all "o1 yet !y are 9 ?is po9t insep>ably conjo9$4 ,rep5tance wat]s & saps ! roots ( believ+1 :i* o!rwise w\ld dry up2 !re=e1 in/ead ( outw>d =ms & c]emonies ( religion1 he presse? !m to inw>d sorr[ & contrition ( he>t = s91 t !y might pres5t an acceptable sacrifice to ,god1 8a contrite he>t40 ,?is is m pleas+ ?an _m speci\s duties ( m5 )\t1 ,psal4 l4 #g1 c4 ,b :5 ,i press ^u y rep5tance1 d n conceive t we w\ld h x prep>atory to fai?1 t ye %\ld sit d[n & m\rn = y\r s9s = a "t1 till y\r he>ts be s f> humbl$1 & !n ye might come z prep>$ & fitt$ to ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,?is is ! mi/ake ( _m ,*ri/ians1 :i* keeps !m f solid settl+4 ,we f9d x ord9>y1 s\ls mak+ scruples & objections aga9/ com+ to ,jesus ,*ri/1 because ( want ( su* prep>ations1 ( measures ( humiliation & contrition1 :i* !y prescribe to !mselves1 or d behold 9 o!rs4 ,& s !y sit d[n & apply !mselves to su* a "w1 apply _! consci5ces to ! law & curse2 & !y f9d1 in/ead ( s(t5+1 h>dness1 in/ead ( contrition ( _s1 m dulness & security2 at lea/ !y _c get satisfaction to !mselves 9 t !y seek1 & ?us !y hang _! head ov] _! imp5it5t he>ts1 & lam5t1 n s mu* t rep5tance is n1 z t !y _c f9d x 9 !mselves4 ,alas6 !re are _m diseases 9 ?is "o malady4 ,if x 7 emb[ell$ unto y1 ye w\ld n believe t su* a way 7 s contradictory to ! gospel4 ,=1 fir/1 ye :o are s1 h ?is pr9ciple 9 y\r he>ts1 :i* is ! f\ndation ( x3 ,i _c come to ,*ri/ s unclean1 ,i mu/ be a little wa%5 ere ,i come1 ! mo/ gross uncleanness & h>dness ( my he>t mu/ be tak5 away1 & s ,i %all be accept$4 ,alas1 :at d]ogation is ?is to ! bless$ ,savi\r6 ,:at absurdity is x6 ,i am too unclean to come to ! f\nta91 ,i mu/ be a little purg$ be=e ,i come to ?is f\nta9 t cleanse? f all s94 ,i pray y1 :y 0 ! f\nta9 op5$8 ,0 x n = s9 & uncleanness8 ,& ?is ?\ saye/ by int]pretation1 if ,i 7 s & s humbl$1 !n ,i might come1 & be wor?y to come2 :5 ! want ( su* a measure deb>s !e z unwor?y1 do? n ! hav+ ( x 9 ?y e/imation make !e wor?y8 ,& s ye come ) a pres5t 9 y\r h& to ,jesus ,*ri/1 ) a price & rew>d to him :o gives freely4 ,aga91 ?\ d5ie/ ,*ri/ to be ! only f\nta9 ( all grace1 & s x is mo/ di%on\rable to him4 ,if ?\ w\ld h rep5tance be=e ?\ come to him1 :]e %alt ?\ h x8 ,wilt ?\ f9d x 9 ?y he>t1 :i* is desp]ately wick$8 ,wilt ?\ seek x ( ,god1 & n seek x 9 ! m$iator ,jesus ,*ri/8 ,god out ( a m$iator w n he> !e4 ,9 a ^w1 !re is bo? extreme s9 & extreme folly 9 ?is way3 great s91 because x contradicts ! t5or ( ! gospel1 x di%on\rs ! ,"l ,jesus1 ! exalt$ ,pr9ce1 z if he 7 n ! f\nta9 ( all grace2 x is contr>y bo? to ! fre$om ( 8 grace1 & to ! fulness ( x also4 ,x is great folly1 = ?\ leave/ ! liv+ f\nta91 & goe/ seek+ wat] 9 a wild]ness2 ?\ leave/ ! g>d5 :]e all h]bs gr[1 & w&]e/ abroad to ! wild m\nta9s2 & because ?\ can/ n f9d :at ?\ seeke/1 ?\ sitte/ d[n & weepe/ beside x4 ,rep5tance is 9 ,*ri/1 & no rep5tance s pleas+ to ,god z ! m\rn+s & rel5t+s ( a p>don$ s9n]2 b ?\ seeke/ x f> f him1 yea1 refuse/ him = want ( t :i* ?\ maye/ h by *oos+ him4 ,!re=e we decl>e ?is unto y1 t :atev] ye be1 :atev] ye want1 if ye ?9k ye /& 9 ne$ ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 embrace him4 ,if ye be exce$+ vile 9 y\r own eyes1 & _c get rep5tance z ye w\ld to cleanse y\rselves1 "h is ! f\nta9 op5$1 & ready to wa% 94 ,yet ?is we mu/ tell y1 t no s9n] c believe b he t rep5ts17#bhh7 n because rep5tance is requir$ z a prep>ation to give a man a w>rant & "r to believe1--,i "k no gr\nd ( fai? b our necessity1 & ! ,"l's promise & comm& unto u1--b because no s\l c truly fly into ,jesus ,*ri/ to escape s9's guilt1 b he t desires to be deliv]$ f s9 itself2 & !re=e ! mo/ "p ( y fancy a fai? :i* y h n1 because !re is no possibility t m5 w come out ( !mselves1 till !y be press$ out by discov]$ s9 & mis]y )94 ,y\r w\lds & wi%es aft] ,*ri/ & salvation1 t _m ( y h1 are n ! real ex]cises ( y\r s\l's fly+ unto him = salvation4 ,if ye did inde$ turn into ,jesus ,*ri/1 y\r he>ts w\ld turn ! back ^u s91 & ^! s9s ye seek remission (4 ,n[1 all ! desire t _m m5 h ( ,*ri/1 is ?is1--,i w\ld fa9 h 8 salvation1 if ,i might keep my s92 ,i w\ld gladly be deliv]$ f ! guilt ( s91 if he w\ld let me keep /ill ! s94 ,b w ,*ri/ make any su* b>ga98 ,if ?is blood only wa% f s91 ,o h[ _m lie 9 _! s9s1 & wall[ 9 _! fil?9ess6 8,!re is a g5]ation pure 9 _! own eyes1 & yet are n wa%$ f _! fil?9ess10 ,prov4 xxx4 #ab4 ,o t ye believ$ ?is6 ,if ye be n n[ wa%$1 et]nity %all f9d y unclean1 & woe to ! s\l t ent]s et]nity ) all ! pollution ( its s9s3 c su* a s\l ent] into ! high & holy place1 ! clean city8 ,no1 c]ta9ly2 x mu/ be )\t among ! dogs & sw9e1 x mu/ be kept 9 d>kness = ev]4 ,x is1 !n1 ( great importance t ye be wa%5 f y\r fil?9ess4 ,n[1 ,i ask y1 is x s or n8 ,are ye made clean & wa%5 f ! guilt ( y\r s9s8 ,e "o ( y almo/ w say s & ?9k s2 & yet says ! scripture1 8,!re is a g5]ation pure 9 _! own eyes1 & yet are n wa%$40 ,is !re a g5]ation su*8 ,is !re any su*8 ,oh6 !n1 ?9k x is possible y may be mi/ak5 9 ! op9ion ( y\r own cleanness4 ,d any conceive !mselves p>don$1 & yet are n s8 ,?9k x is possible y may h deceiv$ y\rselves1 especially s9ce ye h nev] exam9$ x4 ,b are !re s _m s1 a :ole g5]ation1--! mo/ "p ( m58 ,!n1 z y love y\r s\ls1 try1 = x is c]ta9 t ! mo/ "p ( y mu/ be deceiv$4 ,is !re a g5]ation 9 ! visible *ur* n wa%51 & yet e "o ?9ks himself clean8 ,!n c]ta9ly ! mo/ "p are 9 a great delusion4 ,w ye !n once exam9e :e!r or n ye be delud$ ) !m8 ,x %all be y\r peace to "k x1 :ile x may be am5d$4 ,b h[ comes x to pass1 t s _m he>+ ( ! gospel1 & ly+ ne> ?is f\nta91 are n cleans$8 ,i ?9k c]ta9ly1 because !y w n h a ?or\gh cleans+1 !y get none at all4 ,all m5 w\ld love ,*ri/'s blood well to p>don s91 b :o w accept ( ! wat] to sanctify !m f s98 ,b ,*ri/ came ) bo?4 ,%all ?is blood be sp5t ^u numb]s ( y1 :o h no respect to x1 b w\ld /ill wall[ 9 y\r fil?9ess8 ,w\ld ye h ,god p>don+ ^! s9s ye nev] ?r\ghly resolv$ to quit8 ,b h[ is x t s _m m5 are clean 9 _! own eyes1 & yet n wa%$8 ,i ?9k inde$1 ! reason ( x is1 !y make a k9d ( wa%+1 :i* !y appreh5d suffici5t1 & yet "k n ! true f\nta94 ,we f9d m5 tak+ mu* soap & nitre1 :5 conv9c$ ( s91 or *>g$ ) x1 & !reupon soon absolv+ !mselves4 ,if ye ask _! gr\nds1 !y w tell y1 !y rep5t & are sorry = x2 !y purpose to make am5ds1 & !y ?9k am5dm5t a good comp5sation = ! pa/ wrong4 ,!y w1 x may be1 v[ to dr9k no m = a ye> aft] !y h be5 drunk2 !y w confess _! s9 9 public1 & all ?is !y d )\t hav+ any ?\ght ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 or ! end ( 8 com+1 & c absolve !mselves f su* gr\nds1 ?\gh 9 ! mean "t ,*ri/ come n s mu* z 9 _! m9d2 & !re=e are !y n really wa%$4 ,all ?y righte\sness is unclean be=e ,god1 & ?y rep5tances defile !e3 & yet because ( "s su* duties1 ?\gh deceive/ ?yself1 & are clean 9 ?9e own eyes4 ,^! h "s beauty 9 ?y eyes1 & ?\ putte/ !m betwe5 ?y fil?9ess & ?y eye1 & s conceive/ t ?\ art clean4 ,i ?9k a reason also1 :y _m m5 are clean 9 _! own eyes1 & conceive t ,god ha? p>don$ _! s91 is because !y h =gott5 x4 ,x is n rec5t 9 _! memory1 & makes no pres5t w\nd 9 _! consci5ce3 & !re=e1 !y appreh5d ,god su* z !mselves1--!y ?9k he ha? =gott5 ab\t x also4 ,b oh6 h[ t]rible %all x be1 :5 ,god br+s to remembrance1 & sets our s9s 9 ord] be=e u6 ,ye ?9k ,god c>es n = y\r s9s1 t he =gives !m be=e !e1 & ?\ %alt "k !y are /ill m>k$ be=e him4 ,ye :o h wa%5 9 ?is blood1 ye may rejoice1 = x %all make y clean e :it4 ,y\r iniquities t s defil$ y1 %all n be f\nd4 ,o ! preci\s virtue ( t blood t c purge away a s\l's spots6 ,all ! art ( m5 & angels c\ld n rea* ?is4 ,?is r$emption & cleans+ 0 preci\s1 & w\ld h ceas$ = ev]2 b ?is blood is ! ransom1 ?is blood cleanse?1 & s p]fectly1 t x %all n appe>1 n only to m5's eyes1 b also ,god's pi]c+ eye4 ,s9n]s1 quit y\r own righte\sness1--:y defile ye y\rselves m8 ,:5 y\r eyes are op5$1 ye w f9d x s4 ,"h is wa%+2 apply y\rselves to ?is f\nta92 & if ye d inde$ s2 if ye expect cleans+ f ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,i pray y return n to ! puddle4 ,ye are n wa%5 f s91 to s9 m1 & defile y\rselves m2 if ye ?9k ye h lib]ty to d s1 ye h no "p 9 ?is blood4 ,s]mon ,,xi4 ,isaiah i4 #af4--8,wa% y1 make y clean2 put away ! evil ( y\r do+s f be=e m9e eyes2 cease to d evil10 c4 ,!re are two evils 9 s91--"o is ! nature ( x1 ano!r ! fruit & sad effect ( x4 ,9 itself x is fil?9ess1 & contr>y to ,god's hol9ess2 an abas+ ( ! immortal s\l2 a spot 9 ! face ( ! ,"l ( ! creatures1 t ha? f> debas$ him "u !m all4 ,?\gh x be s unnatural to u1 yet x is n[ 9 our fall5 e/ate become1 z x 71 natural1 s t m5 agree ) x1 z if x 7 sunk & drunk into ! v s\l ( man4 ,! o!r is guilt & des]t ( puni%m5t & obligation to x4 ,all m5 hate ?is1 b !y _c hold x (f4 ,!y eat ! tree & fruit ( dea?1 !y mu/ eat dea? also3 !y mu/ h ! wages ( s91 :o h wr\ght = x4 ,n[1 ! gospel ha? f\nd a rem$y = lo/ man 9 ,jesus ,*ri/2 he comes 9 ! gospel ) a tw(old bless+1 a tw(old virtue1 a p>don+ virtue & a sanctify+ virtue1 8wat] & blood10 #a ,john v4 #f4 ,he comes to =give s91 & to subdue s92 to remove ! guilt ( x1 & !n ! self7#bhi7 ( x4 ,god's appo9tm5t _h insep>ably jo9$ !m2 & ,*ri/ came n to dissolve ! law1 b to e/abli% x4 ,if he _h tak5 away ! puni%m5t1 & left ! s9 9 its be+1 he _h weak5$ ! law & ! prophets4 ,t conjunction ( s9 & wra?1 :i* is bo? by div9e appo9tm5t1 & suitable also unto _! own natures1 mu/ /&1 t div9e ju/ice may be entire2 & !re=e1 he t comes to r$eem u f ! curse ( ! law1 ha? also ?is commission to r$eem f s9 & all transgressions ( ! law1 ,rom4 xi4 #bf1 & ,gal4 iii4 #ac4 ,he t turns away ! wra? ( ,god f m51 turns also ungodl9ess f !m :i* provok$ 8 wra?2 & s he is a complete r$eem]1 & a complete r$eem] he _h n be5 o!rwise4 ,if he _h remov$ wra? only1 & left u "u ! bondage ( s91 x _h n be5 half r$emption2 8he t commits s91 is ! s]vant ( s940 ,b ?is is p]fect fre$om & lib]ty1 to be made free f s91 = x 0 s9 t subject$ u to wra?1 & s 0 ! fir/ tyrant & ! greate/4 ,! gospel !n comes ) a joyful s\nd unto y1 b _m ( y mi/ake x1 & appreh5d x to be a doctr9e ( lib]ty & peace1 & t unto s92 b if x 7 s1 x 7 no joyful s\nd4 ,if !re 7 proclaim$ a lib]ty to all m5 to d z !y li/1 no puni%m5t1 no wra? to be fe>$1 ,i w\ld ?9k t doctr9e no glad news1 x 7 b ! p]petuat+ ( ! bondage ( a reasonable s\l4 ,b ?is is glad news1--a deliv]y & fre$om proclaim$ 9 ! gospel4 ,f :at8 ,n unto s91 b f s92 & ?is is to be free inde$4 ,we owe m to ,jesus ,*ri/ = ?is1 ?an = r$emption f wra?1 because s9 is a great] evil ?an wra?2 yea1 wra? 7 n s1 if s9 7 n4 ,!re=e he exhorts to wa%1 & wa% s t !y may make clean4 ,take ,jesus ,*ri/ = ju/ification & sanctification1--employ bo? ! wat] & ! blood t he ha? come )4 ,b because all m5 pret5d a will+ness to h ,*ri/ _! ,savi\r1 & _! s9s p>don$ ?r\gh 8 blood1 :o1 not)/&+1 hate to be re=m$1 & w\ld seek no m ( ,*ri/3 !re=e1 he bran*es out t "p ( ! exhortation 9 sev]al p>ticul>s4 ,all m5 h a g5]al lik+ ( remission ( s9s1 b r5\nc+ ( x is to _m a h>d doctr9e4 ,!y w\ld be glad t ,god put _! evils out ( 8 sight1 by pass+ !m by1 & =gett+ !m2 b !y w n be at ! pa9s ( putt+ away _! evils f 8 sight2 & !re=e1 ! gospel :i* compreh5ds ^! two unit$1 is n really receiv$ by _m1 :o pret5d to be foll[]s ( x4 ,?is is 8 comm&1 t ye believe4 ,"s pret5d to obey ?is1 & yet h no reg>d ( t o!r "p ( 8 w1 ev5 _! sanctification2 & !re=e _! fai? is dead1 x is a fancy4 ,if ye did inde$ believe & receive ,*ri/ = p>don ( s91 x 7 n possible b y\r s\ls w\ld be engag$ & con/ra9$ to endeav\r to walk 9 all well-pleas+4 ,b x is an evid5t tok5 ( "o t is n wa%$ f 8 s91 & believes n 9 ,*ri/1 if he conceive )9 8 he>t a great] latitude & lib]ty to walk aft] ! fle%1 & be embold5$ to cont9ue 9 s91 because ( 8 grace & m]cy2 & yet su* are ! mo/ "p ( y4 ,^u :at gr\nd d y delay rep5tance8 ,^u :at presumption d ye cont9ue 9 y\r s9s1 & put ov] ! s]i\s /udy ( hol9ess1 till a m fit "t8 ,is x n f an appreh5sion ( ! grace & m]cy ( ,god1 t ye ?9k ye may return any "t & be accept$1 & s ye may 9 ! meantime take z mu* pleasure 9 s9 z y c1 see+ ye may get leave also = ,god's m]cy8 ,i pray y consid]1 t y h nev] appreh5d$ ,god's m]cy aright1 ye are yet 9 y\r s9s1 & c]ta9ly z yet are n wa%$ f !m4 8,put away ! evil10 c4 ,:5 ! ,_s conv9ces a s\l1 he conv9ces a man n only ( evil do+s b ( ! evil ( 8 do+s2 n only ( s91 b ( ! s9fulness ( s92 & n only ( ^? actions :i* are 9 !mselves s9ful1 b also ( ! iniquity ( holy ?+s4 ,i ?9k no man w come to wa% 9 ,*ri/'s blood1 till ?is be discov]$4 ,if he see mu* wick$ness1 _m evil do+s1 yet he w lab\r to wa% away ^! by 8 own te>s1 & rep5tance1 & well-do+4 ,z long z he ha? any good actions1 z pray]s1 fa/+1 & su* l1 he w cov] 8 evil do+s by !m2 he w spread ! skirts ( su* righte\sness ov] 8 uncleanness2 & :5 he ha? hid x f 8 own eyes1 he appreh5ds t he ha? hid x f ,god's also4 ,he w wa% 8 bloody h&s ) _m pray]s1 & ?9ks !y may be clean en\gh4 ,we see blasphem]s ( ,god's "n use to jo9 a pray] = =giv5ess ) _! oa? & curse1 & !y nev] tr\ble !mselves m4 ,o :at mock+ ( ,god is ?is6 ,n[1 z long z x is ?us1 !re is no employm5t = ! ,son ( ,god's blood2 !y c d _! own turn4 ,m5 w n come to ,*ri/1 because x is ! be/ way1 if !y see any else beside4 ,none w come till !y see x is ! only way2 none c wa% 9 ,*ri/1 except !y wa% all4 ,if ye h any ?+ t ne$s n wa%+1 8 blood is n = y2 8 righte\sness is n kn[n1 :5 ye e/abli% all1 or a "p ( y\r own4 ,i fe> ! mo/ "p ( y h no employm5t = ,*ri/2 ye h extreme ne$ ( him1 b ye "k x n1 = !re are _m ?+s :i* ye w n numb] among y\r s9s1--y\r pray]s1 y\r he>+1 read+1 s++1 public & private wor%ip1 giv+ alms1 c4 ,h[ _m ( y 7 nev] conv9c$ ( any s9 9 ^!6 ,d ye n conceive ,god is well-pleas$ ) y = !m8 ,y\r consci5ce ha? conv9c$ y1 x may he1 ( gross s9s1 z drunk5ness1 fil?9ess1 swe>+1 c4 ,b ye are n conv9c$ = y\r well do+1 ye f9d n a necessity ( a ,m$iator = ^!4 ,i ?9k _m ( y nev] confess$ any su* ?+1 except 9 a g5]al notion4 ,alas1 h[ ignorant are m5 ( !mselves6 ,we are unclean1 h[ c any ?+ we d cleanse u8 ,are n we unclean1 & d n our h&s t\* our own works8 ,%all n !n our own uncleanness defile our good actions1 m ?an !y c cleanse u8 ,hag4 ii4 #ac4 ,! ignorance ( ?is makes m5 g ab\t to build up _! old ru9$ righte\sness1 & /ill seek some?+ 9 !mselves1 to make up wants 9 !mselves4 ,always1 :5 ! light ( ,god ha? discov]$ y to y\rselves1 s t ye c turn y\r eye n[h]e1 b uncleanness fills x1 ?\gh y\r conv]sation be blameless 9 ! _w1 s z m5 c *all5ge no?+ yet ye h f\nd )9 & )\t no?+1 b matt] ( m\rn+1 ,i say1 ?is is an evid5ce t ! ,_s ha? s9n$ & enlight5$ ?y d>kness4 ,n[1 :5 ?\ ha/ fl$ unto ,jesus ,*ri/ = a cov]+ to ?y righte\sness1 z well z unrighte\sness1 x rema9s t ?\ n[ put away ! evil ( ?y do+s1--put n away ?y do+s1 b ! evil ( !m4 ,we *all5ge y\r pray]s1 s]vices1 & public duties1 ev5 z ! prophet did we decl>e unto y t ,god is z ill pleas$ ) !m1 z y\r drunk5ness1 :or+1 intemp]ance1 c4 ,! mo/ "p ( y are no m acceptable :5 ye come to ! *ur*1 ?an :5 ye g to ! tav]n1--y\r pray+ & curs+ is almo/ all "o4 ,:at %all we d !n1 say ye8 ,%alt we pray no m1 & he> no m8 ,no1 say ,i1 put n away y\r pray]s & ord9ances1 b put away ! evil ( !m f be=e 8 sight4 ,r multiply y\r do+s1 b de/roy ! evil & iniquity ( y\r do+s4 ,& !re is "o evil or two above all1 t makes !m hateful to him3 ye tru/ too mu* 9 !m4 ,"h is ! iniquity1 ! idol ( jeal\sy set up3 ye make y\r do+s y\r righte\sness1 & 9 t notion !y are abom9ation4 ,!re is no?+ makes y\r wor%ip ( ,god s hateful z ?is1 ye ?9k s mu* ( x1 & ju/ify y\rself by x1 & !n ,god kn[s :at x is t ye s magnify1 & make ! gr\nd ( y\r claim to salvation4 ,x is ev5 an empty c]emony1 a %ad[ )\t sub/ance1 a body )\t a s\l4 ,y speak & look & he>1 y ex]cise "s outw>d s5ses b no inw>d affection1 & :at %\ld t be to him1 :o is a ,_s8 ,!y did n obs]ve ! iniquity ( _! holy ?+s1 & !re=e are !y m>k$ by him--!y are 9 8 sight4 ,!y did n see s _m faults 9 _! pray]s & s]vices1 !y wond]$ :y ,god did *ide !m s mu*1 b ,god m>ks :at we miss1 he rememb]s :5 we =get4 ,we cov] ourselves ) a wall ( ext]nal duties1 & ?9k to hide all ! rott5ness ( our he>ts1 b x w n be hid f him1 be=e :om hell ha? no cov]+4 ,all he>ts are op5 & nak$ be=e him4 ,y\r secret s9s are 9 ! light ( 8 c\nt5ance4 ,m5 he> y pray1 see y pres5t at wor%ip1 !y "k no m1 at lea/ !y see no m1 nay1 b ! =mality ( ?y wor%ip1 ! w&]+s ( ?y m9d are 9 8 sight4 ,&1 ,o h[ excell5t a rule ( walk+ 7 ?is1 to d all 9 8 sight & pres5ce6 ,o t ye 7 p]suad$ 9 y\r he>ts ( 8 all see+1 all se>*+ eye1 & all kn[+ m9d6 ,w\ld ye n be m solicit\s & anxi\s an5t ! frame ( y\r he>ts1 ?an ! lib]ty ( y\r spee* or ext]nal ge/ure8 ,o h[ w\ld m5 retire )9 !mselves1 to fa%ion _! spirits be=e ?is all se>*+ & all kn[+ ,_s6 ,if ye d n obs]ve ! evils ( y\r he>ts & ways1 !y are 9 8 sight1 & ?is w spoil all acceptance ( ! good ( !m4 ,if ye obs]ve ! evils ( y\r well do+1 & br+ ^! also to ! f\nta9 to wa% !m1 & be ab\t ?is e>ne/ endeav\r ( p]fect+ hol9ess1 ( p]fect+ well do+s 9 ! p[] & fe> ( ,god1 !n c]ta9ly he w n set y\r s9s 9 ! light ( 8 c\nt5ance1 ! good ( y\r way %all come be=e him1 & ! evil ( x ,*ri/ %all take away4 8,cease to d evil10 c4 ,^! are ! two legs a ,*ri/ian walks on1 if he want any ( !m1 he is lame & _c g equally1--ceas+ f evil1 & do+ good1 nay1 !y are s unit$1 t ! "o _c subsi/ )\t ! o!r4 ,if a man d n cease f evil & 8 =m] lu/s1 he _c d well1 or p]fect hol9ess4 ,!re are _m diff]5t dispositions & conditions ( m51 !re are g5]ally "o ( two4 ,"s h a k9d ( ab/95ce f _m gross s9s & are call$ civil hone/ m51--!y c abide an inque/ & c5sure ( all _! neighb\rs1 !y c say no ill ( !m4 ,b alas1 !re is z little good to be said2 he dr9ks n1 swe>s n1 :ores n1 /eals n4 ,nay1 b :at do? he well8 ,alas1 ! _w _c tell :at he do?1 = he prays n 9 secret1 nor 9 8 family1--he is void ( "s (f5ces t[>ds m51 b !re are _m duties call$ to1 t[>ds bo? ,god & m51 he is a /rang] to4 ,he oppresses n ! poor1 nay1 b he is n *>itable ei!r to give to !m1 he defrauds no man1 b :om helps he by 8 means8 ,aga91 !re are o!rs1 !y w boa/ ( "s ?+s done1 !y pray1 !y keep ! *ur* well1 !y d _m good turns1 & yet = all t1 !y d n cease to d evil4 ,!y 7 drunk>ds1 s !y are1 !y c swe> = all _! pray]s1 are giv5 to cont5tion1 to ly+1 to fil?9ess1 c4 ,n[1 ,i say1 nei!r ( ^! religions is pure & undefil$4 ,religion is a ?or\gh & entire *ange1 x is l a new creation1 t mu/ de/roy ! fir/ subject1 to get place = t :i* is to come4 ,x is a putt+ (f old g>m5ts1 to put on new1 ! putt+ (f an old =m & engrav5 image1 to make place = a new engrav+4 ,m5 d n put a seal above a seal1 b deface ! old1 & s put on ! new1 m5 d n put new clo!s ^u ! old1 b put ! old (f1 & s !y h place = ! new4 ,religion mu/ h a nak$ man4 ,godl9ess is a new suit1 t w n g on ^u s _m lu/s1 no1 no1 x is m meet & m con=m$ unto ! inw>ds ( ! s\l ?an s4 ,! cold mu/ g out z ! heat comes 94 ,_m m5 d n *ange _! g>m5ts1 b m5d !m1 put "s new pieces unto !m4 ,!y reta9 _! old lu/s1 _! he>t idols1 & !y w add unto ^! a pat* ( "s ext]nal ob$i5ce1 b alas1 is ?is godl9ess8 ,hypocrisy w be cont5t ( a mixture1--s9 is ! h>lot1 ^: he>t c\ld endure to see ! *ild p>t$4 ,x c give ,god a "p1 to get leave to brook ! mo/ "p2 s9 w give ,god lib]ty to take "s ( ! outw>d man1 if x keep ! he>t & s\l4 ,b ,god w n reckon on ^! t]ms1 he w h all ! man or no?+1 = he is ! righte\s own]4 ,true godl9ess _c mix s1 b false & c\nt]feit may d x well4 ,o!r m51 aga91 possibly unclo! !mselves ( "s practices1 b !y put on new clo?+1 !y re=m "s passages = fe> ( c5sure1 or %ame1 or su* l4 ,!y are f\nd1 x may be1 blameless1 ei!r because s educat$1 or _! disposition is aga9/ p>ticul> gross s9s1 b !y are n clo!d ^u ) hol9ess & well do+1 & s !y are b nak$ & b>e 9 ,god's sight1 n beautiful4 ,!y h swept _! h\se1 & "s devil put out or kept out1 b because ! good ,_s ent]s n1 ord9>ily sev5 worse ent] aga9 into su* m54 ,!re is a great mom5t7#bij7 ( p]suasion 9 ?is ord] ( ! exhortation1 8,wa% y10 & !n1 8put away ! evil ( y\r do+s10 & 8cease to d evil40 ,d n cont9ue 9 y\r =m] cu/oms4 ,x is /range1 h[ contr>y our he>ts are to ,god1 we use to turn grace unto wantonness1 we use to take m lib]ty to s91 :5 we conceive we are p>don$4 ,b ,i d n "k any m /rong & con/ra9+ p]suasion to =sake s91 ?an ! consid]ation ( ! =giv+ ( x might yield4 ,o :at an inducem5t & gr& argum5t to r5\nc+ ( evils1 is ! consid]ation ( ! remission ( !m6 ,?is is ev5 t ye are n[ call$ unto1 :o h fl$ to ,jesus to escape wra? :at %\ld ye be tak5 up )1 9 all ! _w b ?is1--to live to him h5ce=?1 :o di$ = u1--to =sake our own old way1 & t f ! con/ra9+ pr9ciple ( love to him1 #b ,cor4 v4 #ad1 #ae4 ,o t ye w\ld en=ce y\r own he>ts ) su* a ?\ght1 :5 !re are any solicitations to s91 to =m] lu/s6 ,%\ld ,i1 t am dead to s91 live any long] !re98 ,rom4 vi4 #b4 ,%\ld ,i :o am wa%$ f su* pollutions1 return aga9 to ! pollutions ( ! _w8 ,%\ld ,i aga9 defile myself1 :o am cleans$ by s preci\s blood1 & =get him t wa%$ me8 ,%\ld ,i return ) ! dog to ! vomit1 & ) ! s[ to ! puddle8 ,god =bid ,i pray y consid]4 ,if y be ,*ri/ians inde$1 give a pro( ( x4 ,:at ha? ,jesus ,*ri/ done = y8 ,he ha? giv5 himself1 8 own preci\s blood1 a ransom = u1 w ye n give up y\rselves to him8 ,w n ye give him y\r s9s & lu/s1 :i* are n y\rself1 b enemies to y\rself8 ,w n ye put away ^! ills1 t he came into ?is _w to de/roy8 ,art ?\ a ,*ri/ian1 & are !re yet s _m s9s1 & works ( ! devil reign+ 9 !e1 & set up 9 ,god's sight8 ,:at an inconsi/5cy is ?is6 ,if ?\ be 8 foll[]1 ?\ mu/ put ^! away4 ,give !m a bill ( divorcem5t1 nev] to turn aga94 ,_m a man p>ts ) 8 s91 because x leaves him1 he puts x n away1 temptation goes1 & occasion goes away1 b ! root ( x abides )9 him4 ,_m m5 h p>ticul> j>s ) _! corruptions1 b !y reconcile aga91 z diff]5ces betwe5 m>ri$ p]sons4 ,!y d n arise7#bia7 to hate _! s9 9 its s9ful nature4 ,b if ?\ hate x1 !n put x away4 ,& :o w\ld n hate t :i* ,*ri/ s hat$1 t he came to de/roy x8 #a ,john iii4 #e4 ,:at a great indignity mu/ x be to ! gospel1 to make t ! gr\nd ( liv+ 9 s91 :i* is press$1 9 x1 z ! gr& p]suasion to =sake x8 ,see+ we are wa%$ f ! guilt ( x1 ,o let u n love to keep ! /a9 & fil? ( x6 ,:y are we wa%58 ,0 x n ,*ri/'s great int5dm5t & purpose1 to purify to himself a holy p8 ,we are wa%5 f ! guilt ( our s9s1 & is x to defile aga98 ,is x n r to keep ourselves h5ce=? clean1 t we may be pres5t$ holy & unblameable 9 8 sight1--t we may seek to be z l heav5 z may be4 ,b :o ceases to d ^! evils1 t he says are p>don$8 ,:o puts away ! evil ( ^! do+s1 ! guilt :]e( he ?9ks ,god ha? put away8 ,c\ld ye f9d 9 y\r he>ts to ent]ta9 ^? evils s famili>ly1 to p\r out y\r s\ls unto !m1 if t peace ( ,god 7 inde$ spok5 unto y8 ,w\ld n ! reflex ( 8 love prove m con/ra9+ on y\r he>ts8 ,7 x possible1 t if ye did inde$ consid]1 t y\r lu/s co/ ,*ri/ a de> price to %$ 8 blood1 t y\r pleasures made 8 s\l heavy to dea?1 & t he ha? laid d[n 8 life to ransom y f hell1 7 x possible1 ,i say1 t ye w\ld live /ill 9 ^! lu/s1 & *oose ^! pleasures ( s91 :i* 7 s bitt] to our ,"l ,jesus8 ,i besee* y be n deceiv$1--if ye love ! puddle /ill1 t ye _c live out ( x1 d n say t ye are wa%$4 ,ye may h wa%5 y\rselves ) soap & nitre1 b ! blood ( ,*ri/ ha? n cleans$2 =1 if t blood spr9kl$ y\r consci5ce once1 to give y an answ] to all *all5ges1 x c\ld n b s5d =? /reams to purify ! he>t1 & s ! :ole man4 ,! blood & wat] might be jo9$1 ! ju/ify+ ,savi\r1 & ! sanctify+ ,_s1 = bo? ^! are 9 ?is gospel wa%+1 #a ,cor vi4 #aa1 #a ,john v4 #f4 8,?is is he t came by wat] & blood1 ev5 ,jesus ,*ri/1 n by wat] only1 b by wat] & blood40 ,n by wat] only1 b by blood also1 & ,i say1 n by blood only1 b by wat] also4 ,! v purpose ( =giv5ess is n to lay a f\ndation = m s91 b t m5 may s9 no m1 b break (f _! s9s4 ,x is inde$ impossible = a man to am5d 8 ways1 till he be p>don$1 = 8 s9 /&s betwixt him & ,god4 ,god is a consum+ fire--! guilt ( x h9d]s all meet+ ( ! s\l ) ,god1 at lea/ all influ5ce f him4 ,b :5 an op5 door is made 9 ,*ri/1 t m5 may come & treat ) ,god1 not)/&+ ( rebellions1 & h ! curse relax$1 ,o h[ may he g ab\t 8 duty com=tably6 ,am ,i escap$ f hell1 :y %\ld ,i any m walk 9 ! way to x8 ,& n[ he ha? ! ,_s giv5 = ! ask+4 ,!re are "s cessations f s91 t are n real =sak+s ( x1 & ceas+s f x4 ,y "k m5 w ab/a9 f eat+ = a season1 t !y may be made ripe = x at ano!r "t4 ,"s d n cease f s91 b delay x only1 !y put x n away1 b put x (f only = ano!r "t1 till a fitt] occasion & opportunity4 ,& ?is is s f> f ceas+ f x1 t x is r a delib]ate *oice ( x1 & election ( conv5i5cy = x4 ,!re may be "s pure & simple ceas+s f s91 m]e ab/95ce1 or r m]e abs5ce ( s9 = a season1 t is n ceas+ f do+ evil4 ,! ,*ri/ian's ceas+ ha? mu* action 9 x4 ,x is su* a ceas+ f do+ evil1 t x is a putt+ away ( evil1 x ha? a s\l & _s jo9$ 9 t cessation4 ,s9 requires viol5ce to put x out :]e x ha? haunt$1--x is an intrud+ gue/1 & a usurp+ gue/4 ,x comes 9 fir/ z a supplicant & begg>1 prays = a little lodg+ = a night1 & promises to be gone4 ,! temptation speaks b = a little "t1 ev5 ! pres5t "t1 = a little "o1--x seeks b little at fir/1 le/ x be d5i$1 b if once x be receiv$ into ! s\l1 x pres5tly becomes ma/]1 & c comm& its own "t1 & its abode4 ,!n ye w n s easily put x out z ye c\ld hold x out1 = x is n[ jo9$ ) t wick$1 desp]ate p>ty )9 y1 ! he>t1 & ^! unit$ =ces are too /rong = y4 ,accord+ z a lu/ is "o ) a man's he>t1 or ha? ne>] connection ) 8 he>t & s\l1 x is ! worse to put away3 =1 w ye drive a man f himself8 ,x is ! cutt+ (f a "r h&1 or pluck+ out ( a "r eye4 ,to make a man cease f su* evils1 requires t a /rong] p[] be )9 him ?an is 9 ! _w4 ,m5 may cease = a "t1 = want ( occasions or temptations to s91 :5 !re is no active pr9ciple 9 !m1 re/ra9+ or keep+ _! s\ls f su* s9s z appe> aft]1 :5 no soon] is occasion (f]$1 b !y run z ! horse to 8 c\rse1 or ! /one falle? d[nw>d1--!y receive fire z easily z dry /ubble4 ,t is n ,*ri/ian ceas+1 :i* is t :i* ! s\l argues itself into1 f gr\nds ( ! gospel4 ,%\ld ,i1 :o am dead to s91 live any long] !re98 ,?is is a pr9ciple ( cessation1 & ?is is true lib]ty1--:5 ! s\l c ab/a9 f pres5t temptations ^u su* gr\nds & p]suasions ( ! gospel1 !n x is really above itself & above ! _w1 !n ha? x t true victory4 ,_m m5 cease only f s91 because s9 ceases f !m1 !y h n left x1 b x ha? left !m4 ,! old man ?9ks himself a *ang$ man1 because he wall[s n 9 ! lu/s ( ! fle%1 z 9 8 y\?4 ,b1 alas6 no ?anks to him = t1 he ha? n ceas$ f 8 lu/s4 ,b temptations to him1 or p[] & ability 9 him to foll[ !m ha? ceas$1--!re is no *ange 9 8 _s )91 = he c talk ( 8 =m] s9s ) pleasure1 he cont9ues 9 o!r evils z bad1 b m suitable to 8 age4 ,9 a ^w1 he is s inw>dly1 t if he 7 9 8 body1 & occasions (f]+ z be=e1 he w\ld be j ! same4 ,"s1 aga91 cease f "s evils1 f "s pr9ciples1 b1 alas6 !y are no ,*ri/ian pr9ciples4 ,:at re/ra9s ! multitude ( civilians f gross sc&als8 ,is x any ?+ b affectation ( a good "n & report 9 ! _w8 ,is x n fe> ( reproa* or c5sure8 ,is x n because possibly !y h no p>ticul> incl9ation to su* evils8 ,& yet !re are _m o!r evils ( ! he>t z evil ?\gh m subtile1 t !y please !mselves 91 z pride1 covet\sness1 malice1 envy1 ambition1 c4 ,:at %all all y\r ab/95ce be acc\nt$ (1 :5 x is n love to ,jesus ,*ri/1 or hatr$ ( s91 t pr9ciples x8 ,x is n ! outw>d ab/95ce t w comm5d y su* x is1 z ! pr9ciples ( x are4 ,& ^! only are ! true ,*ri/ian pr9ciples ( mortification1--love ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 :i* con/ra9s m5 to live no m to !mselves1 b to be new creatures1 #b ,cor4 v4 #ad1 #ae2 & hatr$ ( s9 9 its nature z s9 a ,*ri/ian %\ld h a mortal hatr$ ( x1 z 8 mortal enemy4 ,x is n ,*ri/ianity to ab/a9 f "s fle%ly lu/s1 if ye consid] !m n z y\r s\l's enemies1 #a ,pet] ii4 #aa4 8,ye t love ! ,"l hate evil10 ,psal4 xcvii4 #aj4 ,^! are *a9$ toge!r4 ,david's hatr$ 0 a s\l-hatr$1 an abhorr5cy1 ,psal4 cxix4 #afc1 8,i hate & abhor ly+40 ,x is l ! natural antipa?ies t are among creatures1 ! s\l hates n only ! p]son ( x1 b ! nature ( x also4 ,m5 (t5 hate s91 only z x is circum/antiate1 b ,*ri/ian hatr$ is a hatr$ ( ! nature1 l ! deadly feuds1 :i* are enmities aga9/ ! k9d & "n4 8,i w put enmity betwe5 ?y se$10 c4 ,x is a 8p]fect hatr$10 ,psal4 cxxxix4 #bb4 ,& s x _c endure any s91 because all is contr>y to ,god's hol9ess & (f5sive to 8 ,_s4 ,i w\ld ?9k x easi] to =sake all evil1 & cease f do+ any evil1 ,i mean1 presumptu\sly1 ) a will+ m9d & endeav\r1 ?an inde$ to =sake "o1 = z long z ye ent]ta9 s _m lu/s l x1 !y %all make way = x4 ,x 7 easi] to keep ! :ole comm&m5ts 9 an evangelical s5se1 ?an inde$ to keep any "o1 = all ( !m help ano!r1 & subsi/ !y _c "o )\t ano!r1 s t ye take a fooli% c\rse1 :o g ab\t p>ticul> re=mations4 ,ye sc&al\s s9n]s pr(ess t ye w am5d ! p>ticul> fault ye are guilty (1 &1 9 ! mean "t1 y take no he$ to y\r s\ls & lives1 !re=e x %all be ei!r 9 va91 or n acceptable4 ,h[ pleasant a life w\ld ,*ri/ians h1 if !y w\ld inde$ be p]suad$ to be altoge!r ,*ri/ians6 ,! halv+ ( x nei!r please? ,god nor delights y1 x keeps y b 9 cont9ual torm5t betwe5 ,god & ,baal4 ,y\r own lu/s usurp ov] y1 & t ( ,*ri/ 9 y *all5ges ! supremacy1 s ye are z m5 "u two ma/]s1 ea* /riv+ = ! place1 & 7 x n bett] to be "u "o settl$ gov]nm5t8 ,if !re be any t5d]ness ( ,god 9 y\r he>ts1 or light 9 y\r consci5ces1 !y _c b te/ify aga9/ y\r lu/s1 ^! /range lords4 ,y\r lu/s1 aga91 !y drive y on aga9/ y\r consci5ce2 ?us ye are divid$ & torm5t$ betwixt two1--y\r own consci5ce & affections4 ,y h ?us ! pa9 ( religion1 & "k n ! true pleasure ( x4 ,y are m>r$ 9 ! pleasures ( s91 consci5ce & ! love ( ,god is a worm to eat t g\rd4 ,x is gall & v9eg> mix$ 9 ) !m4 ,7 x n m wisdom to be ei!r "o ?+ or ano!r8 ,if ye w h ! pleasures ( s9 = a season1 take !m :olly1 & r5\nce ,god1 & see if y\r he>t c endure t4 ,if y\r he>t _c condesc5d to t1 ,i pray y r5\nce !m :olly1 & ye %all f9d m exquisite & sure pleasures 9 godl9ess1 at 8 "r h&4 ,o :at a noble ent]ta9m5t ha? ! s\l 9 ,god2 ! peace & joy ( ! ,holy ,gho/ is a k+dom inde$6 ,s]mon ,,xii4 ,isaiah xxvi4 #c4--8,?\ %all keep him 9 p]fect peace1 ^: m9d is /ay$ on !e1 because he tru/e? 9 !e40 ,all m5 love to h privileges above o!rs4 ,e "o is ^u ! design & se>* aft] "s well-be+1 s9ce ,adam lo/ t :i* 0 true happ9ess4 ,we all agree ^u ! g5]al notion ( x1 b pres5tly m5 divide 9 ! foll[+ ( p>ticul>s4 ,"h all m5 are unit$ 9 seek+ aft] "s good2 some?+ to satisfy _! s\ls1 & satiate _! desires4 ,nay1 b !y scatt] pres5tly 9 ! prosecution ( x1 because1 accord+ to e man's fancy & corrupt hum\r1 !y attribute t good unto div]se ?+s2 & :5 !y meet ) disappo9tm5t1 !y *ange _! op9ion ( t1 b are made no wis]1 = !y turn f "o to ano!r ( t same k9d1 9 :i* _! imag9ation ha? suppos$ bless$ness to be2 & !re=e !y w return to t :i* !y fir/ loa!d & reject$4 ,is !re1 !n1 no su* ?+ 9 ! _w z bless$ness8 ,is x n to be f\nd among m58 ,are all m5's insatiable desires 9 va98 ,is a creature made up & compos$ ( desires1 to keep x 9 cont9ual torm5t & vexation ( _s8 ,no c]ta9ly1 x is1 & x is f\nd by "s4 ,all ! _w /rives ab\t x1 b ! man only :o tru/s & believes 9 ,god1 he x is1 :o c>ries x away f !m1--:o ha? ?is privilege beyond ! _w4 ,& :y d s _m miss x8 ,because !y d n see or suspect t x is bless$ness inde$ :i* he enjoys2 b1 on ! contr>y1 _! corrupt$ imag9ations repres5t godl9ess1 & a godly man's self-indig5cy & dep5d5ce on ,god1 z ! greate/ mis]y & %ame4 ,! godly man hides n 8 bless$ness f ! _w2 no1 he proclaims x :5 he ha? f\nd x1--he w\ld t all enjoy$ x ) him4 ,& if !re 7 no m to decl>e t x do? n consi/ 9 worldly ?+s1 ?is might suffice--!y are n communicable to _m1 )\t ! prejudice & loss ( e "o4 ,b none w believe 8 report ( 8 own e/ate4 ,if ye w\ld consid]1 "h is t :i* m5 toil =1--compass sea & l& =2 "h x is2 8ne> !e 9 ?y m\?40 ,x is n 9 heav51 t ?\ %\ld/ say1 ,h[ %all ,i asc5d to x8 ,x is n 9 hell bel[1 t ?\ %\ld/ say1 ,:o %all desc5d8 ,x is n 9 ! ends ( ! e>?4 ,no4 ,x is 8ne> !e1 9 ?y m\?40 ,x is n beyond ! sea1 b x is 8ne> !e 9 ?y m\?1 ev5 ! ^w ( fai?10 :i* ,*ri/ prea*$1 ,rom4 x4 #f-h4 ,& :at says t ^w8 ,believe ) ?y he>t1 & ?\ %all be sav$2 tru/ 9 ,god1 & dep5d on him1 & ye %all h peace1 & t p]fect peace2 & ?is peace %all be kept by ,god himself4 8,bless$1 !n1 is ! man t tru/s 9 ! ,"l10 ,psal4 xl4 #d4 ,ye make a long j\rney 9 va92 ye sp5d y\r lab\r & money 9 va92 all ! pa9s might be sav$3 x is n :]e ye seek x4 ,ye travel ab\t _m creatures2 ye g to _m doors1 & inquire = happ9ess & peace1 b ye g too f> (f2 ye ne$ n se>* s _m coa/s1 x is ne>] h&1 9 ?is ^w ( ! gospel--! joyful s\nd2 x is ?is t proclaims peace4 ,peace is a compreh5sive ^w1 especially 9 scripture4 ,x 0 ! ,jews' salutation1 8,peace be to y20 mean+ happ9ess & all good ?+s2 x is ,*ri/'s salutation1 8,grace & peace40 ,grace is hol9ess1 peace is happ9ess1 & ^! are ei!r "o1 or insep>ably conjo9$ z "o4 ,?is 0 ! angels' song1 8,glory to ,god1 peace on e>?10 ,luke ii4 #ad4 ,bless$ness 0 re/or$1 or br\ght ne> to be re/or$1 to mis]able man1 by ,jesus ,*ri/2 & ^u ! appreh5sion ( ?is1 angels s+4 ,x 0 ?is ,*ri/ came into ! _w )2 & :5 he w5t away1 he left ?is legacy to 8 *ildr51 8,my peace ,i leave y10 ,john xiv4 #bg4 ,we lo/ happ9ess1 & all m5 are on a va9 pursuit ( x s9ce1 b x is f\nd1 & f\nd by "o ( our k94 ,our ,"l ,jesus1 our eld] bro!r1 he ha? f\nd x1 or made x1 & br\ght x ne> u 9 ! gospel = ! receiv+2 & :oso receives him by fai?1 & tru/s 9 him1 receives t privilege1 t peace4 ,he endur$ mu* tr\ble to ga9 our peace2 he behov$ to und]go mis]y to pur*ase our bless$ness1 & s x is 8 own1 & :oso receives him receives x also4 ,! news ( su* a peace might be seasonable 9 ! "t ( w> & tr\ble1 if we appreh5d$ our ne$ ( x4 ,x is n a peace f w> & tr\ble1 b a peace 9 w> & tr\ble4 8,my peace ,i leave ) y10 & 89 ! _w ye %all h tr\ble10 ,john xiv4 #bg1 & xvi4 at ! end4 ,:at a bless$ message is x1 t !re is a peace1 & a p]fect peace atta9able 9 ! mid/ ( w>s1 confusions1 & calamities ( ! times1 public & p]sonal2 a p]fect peace1 a complete peace1 ev5 complete )\t ! accession ( outw>d & worldly peace1 t ne$s x n2 nay1 appe>s mo/ p]fect & entire 9 itself1 :5 x is /ripp$ nak$ ( !m all4 ,behold :at a privilege ! gospel (f]s unto y6 ye ne$ n be made mis]able1 b7#bib7 if y please4 ,?is is m ?an all ! _w c af=d y4 ,!re is no man c promise to himself immunity f public or p]sonal dang]s1 f _m griefs & disappo9tm5ts2 b ! gospel bids y reckon up all y\r tr\bles & mis]ies t y c meet ) 9 ! _w2 & yet 9 su* a case1 if ye he>k5 to wisdom1 !re is a peace t w make y =get t tr\ble4 8,h] ways are ways ( pleasantness1 & all h] pa?s are peace10 ,prov4 iii4 #ag4 ,i w und]take to make !e bless$1 says wisdom1 ! ,fa!r's wisdom4 ,:5 all ! _w ha? giv5 !e ov] = mis]able2 :5 ?\ ha/ sp5t ?y sub/ance on ! physicians1 & 9 va91 come to me1 ,i c heal t desp]ate disease by a ^w4 8,i create peace10 :5 natural causes h giv5 x ov]2 ,i create x ( no?+2 ,i w keep y 89 p]fect peace40 ,y h !n "h1 ?ree ?+s ( special conc]nm5t 9 ^! times2 & all times1 a bless$ness1 a p]fect peace atta9able1 ! way ( x1 & ! f\nta9 ( x4 ,! f\nta9 ( x1 ! pres]v] ( x1 is ,god himself2 ! way to atta9 x1 is 8tru/+ 9 ,god1 & /ay+ on him40 ,?is sweetness ( peace is 9 ,god ! tree ( life4 ,fai? puts to its h&1 & plucks ! fruit ( ! tree2 hope & dep5d5ce on ,god is a k9d ( ta/+ ( t fruit & eat+ ( x2 & !n foll[e? ?is p]fect peace1 z ! delightful reli% & sweetness t ! s\l f9ds 9 ,god1 ^u ta/+ h[ graci\s he is4 ,god himself is ! life ( our s\ls1 ! f\nta9 ( liv+-wat]s1 ! life & light ( m54 ,fai? & tru/+ 9 ,god1 draws out ( ?is f\nta91--out ( ?is deep well ( salvation2 & /ay+ on ,god1 dr9ks ( x1 till ! s\l be refre%$ ) peace & tranquillity1 su* z passe? natural und]/&+4 ,*ri/ ,jesus is ! tree ( life1 t gr[s 9 ! g>d5 ( ,god2 tru/+ 9 him by fai? implants a s\l 9 him1--roots a s\l 9 him1 by virtue ( :i* union1 x spr+s up & gr[s into a liv+ bran*2 by /ay+ & dep5d+ ^u him1 we live by him1 & h5ce spr+s ?is bless$ & sweet fruit ( peace ( s\l & consci5ce1 :i* gr[s ^u ! confid5ce ( ! s\l plac$ 9 ,god1 z ! /alk by :i* x is unit$ to ! tree4 ,tru/+ & /ay+ ^u ,god is ! s\l's ca/+ its an*or ^u him 9 ! mid/ ( ! waves & /orms ( s91 wra?1 & tr\ble4 ,! poor beat5 s9n] ca/s an an*or )9 ! vail1 on t sure gr\nd ( immutable promises 9 ,jesus ,*ri/2 & !n x re/s & quiets itself at t an*or1 enjoys peace 9 ! mid/ ( ! /orm1--!re is a great calm1 x is n mov$1 or n greatly mov$1 z if x 7 a fair day4 ,david flie? unto ,god z 8 refuge1 an*ors ^u ! "n ( ! ,"l1 ,psal4 lxii4 #a1 #b2 & s he enjoys a p]fect calm & tranquillity4 8,i %all n be mov$10 because he is unit$ to ! rock1 he is ti$ to ! firm f\ndation1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 & no /orm c dissolve ?is union1 n because ( ! /r5g? ( t rope ( fai?1 x is b a weak cord1 if omnipot5cy did n compass x ab\t also1 & s we 8are kept by ! p[] ( ,god1 ?r\gh fai? unto salvation40 ,! poor we>i$ travell]1 ! pilgrim1 sits d[n "u ! %ad[ ( a rock1 & ?is peace is 8 re/ "u x4 ,fai? lays him d[n1 & peace is 8 re/ & sleep4 ,fai? 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ is a motion t[>ds him1 z ! s\l's prop] place & c5tre1 & !re=e x is call$ a com+ to him1--fly+ to him z ! city ( refuge4 ,x is ! s\l's flight out ( itself1 & mis]y & s9 )91 to appreh5d m]cy & grace1 & happ9ess 9 ,*ri/4 ,n[1 hope is ! conjunction or union ( ! s\l ) him1--! s\l !n /ay+ & re/+ on him1 z 9 its prop] place1 & s x enjoys p]fect peace & re/ 9 its place1 s t if ye remove x !nce1 !n ye (f] viol5ce to x4 ,^! two ?+s are ( greate/ importance to y to "k1 :at ?is p]fect peace is1 & :at is ! way to atta9 x4 ,! "o is ! privilege & dignity1 ! o!r is ! duty ( a ,*ri/ian1 & ^! two make him up :at he is4 ,i w\ld ?9k t man p]fectly bless$1 :o is at peace ) two ?+s1--,god & himself4 ,if a man be at peace ) creatures )\t him1 & be at peace ) himself1 b h w> )9 8 own m9d1 t man's peace is no peace1 let be p]fect peace4 ,a man's greate/ enemy is )9 8 own h\se4 ,& )9 inde$1 :5 x is 9 8 bosom & s\l1 :5 a man's consci5ce is aga9/ him1 x is worse ?an a _w beside4 ,consci5tia mille te/es17#bic7 s ,i say1 x is mille ho/es4 ,x is 8a ?\s& witnesses10 & 8a ?\s& enemies40 ,x 7 bett] to endure condemnation ( any judge1 ( _m judges 9 ! _w1 ?an to su/a9 ! conviction ( a man's own consci5ce1 :5 x accuse?1 :o %all excuse8 ,john viii4 #i1 ,rom4 ii4 #ae4 8,a m]ry _s10 sai? ,solomon1 8is a cont9ual fea/10 ,prov4 xv4 #ae4 ,& :at mu/ a he>t be1 :i* ha? su* a gnaw+ worm )9 x1 z an accus+ consci5ce1 to eat x out8 ,?is is ! worm ( hell t dies n out1 :i* makes hell hell inde$4 ,?is inde$ w be a pa9ful consumption1 8,a brok5 _s drie? up ! bones10 x w eat up ! m>r[ ( ! _s & body1 ,prov4 xvii4 #bb4 ,:at infirmity is !re :i* a man _c be>8 ,pov]ty1 fam9e1 w>1 pe/il5ce1 sickness1 "n :at y w1 b a w\nd$ _s :o c be>8 ,prov4 xviii4 #ad4 ,& !re is reason = x1 = !re is none to be> x1 a s\nd & :ole _s c su/a9 infirmities1 b :5 t is w\nd$1 :i* %\ld be> all ! re/1 :at is beh9d to be> x8 ,x is a burd5 to itself4 ,if a man h tr\ble & w> 9 ?is _w1 yet !re is (t5 escap+ f x1 a man may fly f 8 enemy1 b :5 ?y enemy is )9 !e1 :i!r %alt ?\ fly8 ,?\ can/ n g f ?yself1 ?\ c>rie/ ab\t !e ?y enemy1 ?y torm5tor4 ,b suppose a man 7 at peace )9 himself1 & cri$ peace1 peace1 to himself1 yet if he be n at peace ) ,god1 %all 8 peace be call$ peace8 ,%all x n r be nam$ sup9e security8 ,if a man be at v>iance ) himself1 & 8 s\l disquiet$ )91 !re is m fe> ?an dang] if he be at peace ) ,god4 ,x is b a false al>m1 t %all end well1 b if he h peace 9 8 own bosom1 & yet no agreem5t ) ,god1 !n de/ructions are c]ta9ly com+1 8 dream ( peace w h a t]rible wak5+4 ,a man may sleep s\ndly1 & 8 enemies r\nd ab\t him1 because he kn[e? n ( x1 b he is 9 a worse e/ate ?an he t is 9 great fe>1 & 8 enemies ei!r none1 or f> di/ant4 ,! "o ha? pres5t dang]1 & no fe>1 ! o!r pres5t fe>1 & no dang]1 & :i* ( ^! ?9k ye be/8 ,sudd5 de/ruction awakes ! "o f sleep1 ,ezek4 vii4 #be4 ,_! fe> & de/ruction come bo? at once1 :5 x is n[ 9 va9 to fe>1 because x is pa/ hope1 ,prov4 i4 #bg4 ,!re=e ! ,"l swe>s1 t 8!re is no peace to ! wick$10 ,isa4 xlviii4 #bb4 ,:at6 ,d n !y (t5 cry peace to !mselves1 & put ! evil day f> (f8 ,no m5 are s )\t b&s 9 life & dea? z !y1 !y h made agreem5t ) hell & dea?1 & _! own consci5ces1 yet = all t1 8?us sai? ! ,"l1 !re is no peace to ! wick$40 ,if ,god be aga9/ u1 :at is ! matt] :o be ) u1 = he c make a man's fri5ds 8 enemies1 & he c make a man's enemies to be at peace ) him3 ,he makes peace & creates tr\ble1 ,isa4 xlv4 #g4 ,m5 c b de/roy ! body1 b he c de/roy bo? body & s\l = ev]4 ,o :at a pot5t & ev]la/+ enemy is he6 ,!re is no escap+ f 8 all-see+ eye & p[]ful h&1 ,psal4 cxxxix4 #g1 #h4 ,a man may fly f m51 b :i!r %all he fly f ,8 pres5ce8 ,to heav58--,he is !re4 ,to hell8--,he is !re4 ,! d>kness ( ! night ha? be5 a cov]+ "u :i* _m h escap$1 & be5 sav$ 9 armies1 b d>kness is no cov]+ to him1 x is all "o ) light4 ,he is ne> h& e "o ( u4 ,! consci5ce is )9 u1 b he is )9 ! consci5ce1 & h[ mu* ,god is above ! creature1 s great & dreadful a p>ty is he above any enemy imag9able4 ,!re=e ,i conclude1 t t man only ha? p]fect peace1 :o is at peace ) ,god1 & ) 8 own consci5ce4 ,if a man be at peace ) ,god1 & n ) himself1 he wants b a mom5t's "t ( p]fect peace1 =1 ere x be long1 ! ,god ( x w speak peace unto him4 ,b if he be at peace ) ,god & himself1 ,i "k n :at he wants ( ! p]fect peace1 ( ! 8peace1 peace10 = x is a man's m9d t makes peace or w>1 x is n outw>d ?+s1 b 9 ! mid/ ( peace he may be 9 tr\ble1 & 9 ! mid/ ( tr\ble 9 peace1 accord+ z he ha? satisfaction & cont5tm5t 9 8 own brea/1 = :at is all ! grace ( a ,*ri/ian8 ,x is godl9ess ) cont5tm5t1 x is n godl9ess & ri*es1 godl9ess & hon\r1 or pleasure1 godl9ess & outw>d peace4 ,no1 no1 cont5tm5t comp5se? all ^!1 & ha? 9 x em95tly all ! ga9 & advantage ( ^!4 ,a man 9 hon\r1 a ri* man1 hav+ no cont5tm5t 9 x1 is really z poor1 z ignom9i\s1 z ! poor & despis$ man4 ,if cont5tm5t !n be )\t ^! ?+s1 c]ta9ly !y _c be miss$1 = :]e cont5tm5t is n ) !m1 x only is miss$1 & !y n consid]$4 ,cont5tm5t is all ! ga9 t m5 seek 9 ri*es1 & hon\r1 & pleasure1 if a godly man h t same )\t !m1 he !n ha? all ! ga9 & advantage1 & wants no?+1 b "s tr\ble t ord9>ily att5ds !m4 ,outw>d peace _c add to inw>d peace1 & s ! want ( x _c dim9i%4 ,we mu/ beg9 at ! orig9al1 if we w\ld "k rightly ?is peace t passe? k4 ,! f\nta9-head is peace ) ,god1 a /ream ( ?is is peace ( consci5ce1 & peace ) ! creatures4 ,!re is a peace ( fri5d%ip1 :5 p]sons 7 nev] enemies1 & !re is a peace ( reconciliation1 :5 p>ties at v>iance are made "o4 ,innoc5t ,adam _h peace once ) ,god z a fri5d1--angels cont9ue s to ?is day1 b n[ !re is no su* peace betwe5 m5 & ,god1 = all are become enemies to ,god1 & ali5s f ! commonweal? ( ,israel1 t peace 0 brok5 by rebellion aga9/ ,god 8 mak]1 & all ! po/]ity are born ) ! same enmity aga9/ ,god4 ,on our "p are he>ts desp]ately wick$1 ^: imag9ation is only evil cont9ually4 ,on ,god's "p is holy & spotless ju/ice1 t is ( pur] eyes ?an to behold iniquity1 & !re=e mu/ de/roy x or ! s9n]4 ,on our "p are s _m rebellions1--,adam's actual transgression1 & all our own s9s & brea*es ( ! holy law1 z s _m brea*es ( peace4 ,on ,god's "p are s _m curses answ]able to ! brea*es ( ! law3 8curs$ is e "o t abide? n 9 e ?+10 c4 ,?is curse is ev5 ! proclamation ( m5 to be traitors1 & an intimation ( ! righte\s judgm5t :i* w come ^u !m4 ,adam 0 9 a cov5ant ( peace ) ,god1--8,d1 & ?\ %alt live1 if n1 ?\ %alt die40 ,adam brake ?is cov5ant1 s ! peace is dissolv$1 & ,god is no m oblig$ to give life1 b to execute ! pa9 conta9$ 9 ! cov5ant1 & 9 sign & tok5 ( ?is1 look h[ ,adam fl$ f ,god's pres5ce1 to hide himself :5 he he>d 8 voice1 x 0 a poor %ift1 = :i!r %\ld he g f 8 pres5ce8 ,b1 alas6 seek+ m wisdom1 he lo/ t he _h1 seek+ div9e wisdom1 he lo/ human4 ,n[1 !re is no m mak+ up ?is peace on su* t]ms aga91 we h no capacity to treat ) ,god any m1 b bless$ be 8 ,maje/y1 :o ha? f\nd out ! way ( agreem5t & reconciliation4 ,o t ye 7 once p]suad$ ( y\r enmity aga9/ ,god6 ye are n born fri5ds1 ?\gh ye be born )9 ! visible *ur*4 ,h[ dreadful a ?+ is x1 to h ! ,mo/ ,high & t]rible ,god aga9/ y1 to d to y accord+ to y\r des]v+s6 ,ye all "k ?is1 we are enemies to ,god by nature1 ,i pray y1 is x b a "n8 ,is x n wor?y deep consid]ation8 ,b :o consid]e? ?is matt]8 ,if ye lose a fri5d1 ye w be tr\bl$1 & ! m behoveful y\r fri5d 01 ! m tr\bl$ y w be4 ,if a great & pot5t nation proclaim$ w> aga9/ u1 we _c b be s5sible ( x1 b alas6 :o consid]e? ! great brea* t is betwe5 ,god & all m51 occasion$ by ! fir/ man's transgression & rebellion6 ,x is "o ( ! degrees ( heal?1 to "k ! disease1 & ,i may call x a degree ( peace1 a k9d ( prep>ation to peace1 to "k ! enmity1 & n g5]ally to "k x1 b to pond] x till ! he>t be affect$ ) x1 to call a c\ncil ( all ! faculties & affections ( ! s\l to consid] ! great imm95t dang] ( man's commonweal?4 ,:at is x1 ,i pray y1 t is ! greate/ ob/ruction ( m5's mak+ peace ) ,god1 t makes ! brea* irrep>able1 & ! w\nd incurable8 ,x is ?is1 c]ta9ly1 no man appreh5de? x aright1 we ent]ta9 good ?\ghts ( our fri5d%ip ) ,god1 or t x is easy to be reconcil$4 ,:o see? su* a wide brea* betwe5 ,god & man1 t all ! m]its ( angels & m5 c\ld n make x up8 ,:o see? ! price ( r$emption s preci\s1 z x mu/ cease = ev]1 = all t m5 & angels c d8 ,is n e man (f]+ ,god satisfaction1 ei!r 8 te>s1 or sorr[1 or am5dm5t 9 "t com+1 or all ( !m8 ,d n m5 und]take to pacify ,god ) ext]nal ord9ances1 & ?9k x may suffice = _! s9s8 ,c]ta9ly ye are ignorant ( ! inf9ite sep>ation betwe5 ,god & man1 :o imag9e a treaty ) him y\rselves1 or t ev] ye c come unto speak+ t]ms1 & !re=e is ?is w> & enmity p]petual2 !re=e !re is no peace1 :5 ye cry1 ,peace1 peace6 ,:5 ye h peace )9 y1 & say t ye h peace ) ,god1 yet c]ta9ly1 ! ,"l ?y ,god is aga9/ !e1 & w n sp>e !e1 ,deut4 xxix4 #ai4 ,_m ( y bless y\rselves 9 y\r own he>ts1 :5 ye he> ! curse & ?reat5+ ( ! law1 ye say1 ,god =bid t all t 7 true4 ,well1 ?us sai? ! ,"l1 ,all ^! curses t are writt5 9 ?is book %all be ^u !e1 & ! ,"l %all sep>ate !e unto evil1 because ye take n ) y\r enmity1 !re c be no treaty1 a m$iator c h no employm5t f y4 ,h[ %all ! brea* ( peace be made up8 ,s9ce ! fir/ cov5ant _c be made up aga91 :]e %all ! rem$y be f\nd8 ,god is j & righte\s1 m5 are rebelli\s & s9ful1 c ^! meet1 & ! "o n be consum$8 ,w n ,god be a consum+ fire1 & m5 z /ubble be=e ! ,"l's pres5ce8 ,!re=e1 !re mu/ be a ,m$iator betwe5 !m1 a peace-mak]1 to make ( two "o1 to take up ! diff]5ce4 ,& ?is ,m$iator mu/ be l bo?1 & yet nei!r :olly ! "o nor ! o!r4 ,he mu/ !re=e be ,god & man1 t he may be a fit day's man betwixt ,god & man1 & ?is is our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,9 8 div9ity he comes ne> to ,god1 9 8 humanity he comes ne> to man1 9 8 p]son he is betwe5 bo?1 & he is fit to make peace1 & !re=e he is 8a ,pr9ce ( peace10 ,isa4 ix4 #f4 ,& t he may be a ,pr9ce ( peace1 he mu/ be bo?1 8an ev]la/+ ,fa!r0 l ,god1 & a "y *ild l unto man4 ,god to prevail ) ,god1 & a man to engage = man1 & !re=e he is call$ 8our ,peace10 ,eph4 ii4 #ad4 ,our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ ent]s into a cov5ant ) ! ,fa!r1 :]e9 he und]takes to be> our curse1 & ! *a/isem5t ( our peace4 ,he is cont5t to be dealt ) z ! rebel1 8,^u me1 ^u me be ! iniquity10 & s !re comes an int]ruption1 z x 71 ( t bless$ peace he _h ) ! ,fa!r4 ,he is cont5t t !re %\ld be a cov]+ ( wra? spread ov] ! ,fa!r's love1 t he %\ld h&le ! ,son z an enemy1 & !re=e x is1 t s9n]s are admitt$ z fri5ds1--8 ob$i5ce takes away our rebellion4 ,! cl\d ( ! ,"l's displeasure p\rs d[n ^u him1 t x might be fair wea!r to u1 ! armies ( curses t 7 aga9/ u1 enc\nt] him1 & he1 by be+ ov]come1 ov]come?1 by be+ sla9 by ju/ice1 ,satan & s91 ov]come? all ^?1 & kille? ! enmity on ! cross1 mak+ peace by 8 blood1 ,col4 ii4 #ad1 #ae 1 ,eph4 ii4 #ae4 ,& x is ?is sacrifice t ha? pacifi$ heav51--! sweet smell ( x ha? gone above1 & made peace 9 ! high places4 ,"h1 !n1 is ! privilege ( a believ]1--to be at peace ) ,god1 to be "o ) him1 & ?is inde$ is life et]nal1 to be unit$ unto ! f\nta9 ( life1 9 ^: fav\r is life & ^: lov+ k9dness is bett] ?an life4 ,is n ?is a bless$ e/ate8 ,:atev] a man ha? done aga9/ ,god is all =giv5 & =gott51 x %all nev] come into remembrance4 ,are n angels bless$ :o are fri5ds ) ,god8 ,su* is ! s\l ^: s9s are p>don$ ?r\gh ,*ri/1--its s9s are z if !y nev] _h be54 ,! s\l is n only escap$ t t]rible wra? ( ,god1 b be+ at peace ) ,god1 all ! goodness t is communicable to creatures1 x %all p>take (1 8t !y may be "o1 z we are "o1 t !y may be p]fect 9 "o10 ,john xvii4 ,?is ,*ri/ pray$ =1 & ?is 0 ! end ( 8 dea?1--to make ( two "o4 ,s1 !n1 ! glory t ,*ri/ is p>tak] ( ) ! ,fa!r1 we mu/ be p>tak]s ( ) him1 & all ?is by virtue ( t peace ) ,god by him4 ,o if ye knew :at enmity ) ,god is6 h[ w\ld x ende> & make preci\s peace ) him6 ,! "o engage? all t is 9 ,god to be aga9/ a man2 ! o!r engage? all t is 9 him to be = a man4 ,& is n he !n a great "o1 :e!r he be a fri5d or an enemy1 is he n ! be/ fri5d & wor/ enemy1 :o ha? mo/ p[]1 yea1 all p[]1 to employ = :om he w1 & aga9/ :om he w8 ,:at a bless$ *ange is x1 to h ,god1 ( a consum+ fire1 made a sun1 ) heal+ & consolation6 t ! righte\s1 holy1 & j ,god1 be=e :om no fle% c /&1 %\ld accept s rebelli\s s9n]s1 & dwell among !m6 ,he _h n only p[] to de/roy1 b law aga9/ u also4 ,:at a p]fect peace is x1 !n1 t ! ,judge become? a m]ciful ,fa!r1 & ! law ( ord9ances is cancell$1 & t p[] employ$ to keep salvation to u1 & u to salvation6 ,ye :o h made peace & atonem5t ?r\gh ,*ri/'s blood1 rejoice 9 ! hope ( ! glory ( ,god1 !re wants no?+ to make y completely bless$1 b ! cle> & p]fect sight & k ( y\r e/ate be=e ,god4 ,n[1 :5 ?is peace1 :i* is made up 9 heav51 is intimat$ unto ! consci5ce1 !n all ! tempe/s & cl\ds ( x evani%1 & ?is is ! peace ( believ+1 :i* is ! s\l's re/+ & quiet+ itself ^u ! believ+ fav\r ( ,god4 ,!re may be a great calm above1 good-w 9 ,god t[>ds m51 & yet great tempe/s 9 ?is l[] region1 no peace on e>?4 ,!re is a peace ( consci5ce :i* is a disease ( consci5ce1 a b5umb$ness ( consci5ce1 or a sleep ( consci5ce1 :5 m5 walk 9 ! imag9ation ( _! own he>ts1 & flatt] !mselves 9 _! own eyes1 w n tr\ble !mselves ) ! appreh5sion ( ! wra? ( ,god4 ,:5 s\ls w n suff] _! s91 or ! curse to ent] 91 ?is is t 8no peace0 :i* ! ,"l speaks (t5 (1 x is b a dream1 & :5 a man awake?1 alas6 :at a dreadful sight meets he ) fir/1--8sudd5 de/ruction60 ,s9 ent]s into ! consci5ce1 & ! law1 ! /r5g? ( s91 & s t peace ende? 9 an et]nal disquietness4 ,b :at is ! reason1 t not)/&+ ( ,god's ju/ice & m5's s9s1 s _m are n afraid ( him1 s _m pass ! "t )\t fe> ( wra? & hell8 ,is x n because !y h tak5 hold ( 8 /r5g?1 & made peace ) him8 ,no1 inde$1 b because !y "k n ! p[] ( 8 ang]1 to fe> him accord+ to 8 wra?4 ,:o w sp5d "o h\r 9 ! exam9ation ( 8 own ways1 9 se>*+ out s9s1 9 c\nt+ 8 debt1 till he f9d x pa/ paym5t8 ,no1 m5 ent]ta9 ! ?\ghts ( s91 & hell & wra?1 z if x 7 coals 9 _! bosom1 !y %ake !m out1 !y l & love any div]sion f !m4 ,oh6 ignorance make? mu* peace1 ,i w\ld say security1 :i* is s mu* worse ?an fe>1 because x is s f> f ! rem$y1 t x kn[e? n ! evil & dang]4 ,x is n ! ris+ ( ! ,sun ( righte\sness1 %9+ into ! s\l1 t ha? cle>$ !m1 b _! p]petual d>kness t bl9de? !m4 ,i say1 !n1 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 t ye nev] knew ! peace ( ,god1 :o knew n w> ) ,god1 ye "k n love1 :o h n kn[n ang]1 b ?is is ! s\l's true peace & tranquillity1 :5 x is once awak5$ to see its mis]y & dang]--h[ _m cl\ds ov]spread x1 :at tempe/s bl[2 :at waves ( displeasure g ov] its head6 ,b :5 t peace1 :i* is made 9 ! high places1 breake? ?r\gh ! cl\d ) a voice1 8,son1 be ( good com=t1 ?y s9s be =giv5 !e60 :5 t voice ( ! ,_s is utt]$1 pres5tly at its comm& ! w9d & waves obey1 ! s\l is calm$1 z ! sea aft] a /orm1 x is n only untr\bl$1 b x is peaceable ^u solid gr\nds1 because ( ! ^w :i* speaks peace 9 ,*ri/4 ,! peace ( ! mo/ ( y is su* z ye 7 born & educat$ )al4 ,is x n a creat$ peace1 a spok5 peace1--! fruit ( ! lips1 & s no true peace8 ,ye _h n y\r peace f ! ^w1 b ye br\ght x to ! ^w1 ye h no peace aft] tr\ble1 & s x is n ! ,"l's peace4 ,! ,*ri/ian may h peace1 9 reg>d ( 8 own salvation & et]nal ?+s1 & 9 reg>d ( all ?+s t befalle? 9 "t2 ! fir/ is1 :5 ! consci5ce is spr9kl$ ) ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & gette? a good answ] to all ! *all5ges & accusations ( consci5ce1 & ( ! law & ju/ice1 #a ,pet4 iii4 #ba2 :5 ! ,_s ( ,god %9es into ! s\l1 ) a new light to discov] ^! ?+s t are freely giv51 #a ,cor4 ii4 #ab4 ,& ?is is ! seal+ ( ! ,_s aft] believ+1 ,eph4 i4 #ac4 ,:5 a s\l ha? put to its seal by believ+ ,god's ^w1 & ha? ackn[l$g$ ,god's tru? & fai?fulness 9 8 ^w1 ! ,_s seale? mutually ! believ]'s fai?1 bo? by m hol9ess & ! k ( x2 & h[ great peace is ?is1 :5 a s\l c look ^u all its iniquities :5 !y compass ab\t a man1 & outw>d tr\ble %>p5e? & sette? on edge inw>d *all5ges1 & yet ! s\l w n fe>1--x ha? answ]s to !m all 9 ,*ri/'s blood1 ,psalm xlix4 #e4 ,?is is a great] ^w ?an all ! _w c say4 ,_m m5's fe>lessness proce$e? f ignorance ( s91 _! iniquities 7 nev] set 9 ord] be=e !m2 b if once !y compass$ !m ab\t1 & wra?1 l a fi]y wall1 compass !m ab\t also1 s t !re 7 no escap+1 ,o x w\ld be m t]rible ?an all ! armies ( ! _w6 ,ye w\ld acc\nt little ( a k+dom1 ye w\ld ex*ange x = su* a ^w z ,david ha? ^u good gr\nds4 ,n[1 ,i say aga91 ! s\l t ha? ?us committ$ itself to him z a fai?ful keep]1 may h peace 9 all e/ates & conditions2 & ?is peace fl[e? f t o!r peace4 ,!re is a peace :i* gu>ds ! he>t & m9d1 ,phil4 iv4 #f1 #g1 oppos$ to c>efulness & anxiety2 & ?is ,paul is exempl>y =1 8,i h le>n$ 9 e e/ate1 !re) to be cont5t1 to want & ab\nd10 c4 v]4 #aa4 ,! s\l ( a believ] may be 9 an equal ev5 t5or & disposition 9 all conditions2 x may possess itself 9 pati5ce4 ,impati5ce & anxiety make a man n 8 own man2 he is n himself1 he enjoys n himself2 he is a burd5 to himself1 & is 8 own torm5tor2 b if s\ls 7 /ay$ ^u ,god1 c]ta9ly !y w\ld possess !mselves1 dwell securely )9 _! own brea/s4 ,we may f9d t ! mo/ "p ( m5 are expos$ to all ! floods & waves ( ! times4 ,!y move inw>dly1 z ?+s are tr\bl$ outw>dly2 e ?+ adde? mom5t to _! grief or joy2 any disp5sation ca/e? ! balance1 & ei!r weighs !m d[n ) disc\ragem5t1 or lifte? !m up ) vanity & lightness ( m9d2 b ! believ]'s privilege is to be unmov$ 9 ! mid/ ( all ! toss+s & confusions ( ! times1 ,psal4 cxxviii4 #a1 #b4 ,ye w\ld be z m\nt ,zion if ye tru/$ 9 ,god2 no disp5sation w\ld ent] into ! s\l to ca/ ! balance ^u y2 ye might /& ^u y\r rock ,jesus ,*ri/1 & look ab\t ! e/ates1 p]sons1 affairs1 & m9ds ( m51 z a tr\bl$ sea1 fleet+1 toss$ up & d[n1 & ye /& & n be mov$1 or n greatly mov$1 ,psal4 lxii4 #b4 ,& ?is is to be wise inde$4 ,if ,i w\ld describe a wise man1 ,i w\ld say1 he 8is "o man10 beside him no man is "o ) himself1 b v>i\s1 incon/ant1 *angeable4 ,he is unwise :o is unlike himself1 :o *ange? p]sons accord+ to disp5sations3 wisdom is ! /ability ( ?y times1 & fai? is wisdom4 ,x e/abli%e? z m\nt ,zion1 s z a man come? out /ill "o1--9 prosp]ity n exalt$1 9 adv]sity n ca/ d[n1 9 e e/ate cont5t2 & ?is is ! man :o is bless$ inde$4 ,?is 7 wisdom1--to w ! same ?+1 & nill7#bid7 ! same ?+4 ,semp] idem velle1 atque idem nolle47#bie7 ,i ne$ n1 says ,s5eca1 add t exception1 t x be "r :i* y desire1 = no "o ?+ c univ]sally & always please1 if x be n good & "r2 s ,i say1 he 7 bo? wise & happy1 :o _h b "o grief & "o joy4 ,%\ld n a believ]'s m9d be calm & s]5e1 see+ ! true light ha? %9$2 x %\ld be z ! upp] _w1 :]e no bla/s1 no /orms or cl\ds are to eclipse ! sun1 or cl\d x4 ,:ile our peace & tranquillity is borr[$ f outw>d ?+s1 c]ta9ly x mu/ *ange2 b a believ]'s peace & tranquillity ( m9d1 hav+ its rise f above1 f ! un*angeable ^w ( ! ,"l1 x ne$e? n to *ange accord+ to ! vicissitudes ( provid5ce4 ,he ne$e? n to c>e be=eh&1 because !re is "o :o c>e? = him2 & :at ne$e? bo? to c>e8 ,he ne$e? n be disquiet$ or tr\bl$ aft]1 because x %all turn ab\t to 8 good2 all ?+s %all d s1 ,rom4 viii4 #bh4 ,he ne$e? n be anxi\s ab\t future ev5ts1 because he ha? all 8 burd5 ca/ ^u ano!r by pray] & supplication4 ,:at ne$e? he !n take a ne$less burd58 ,pray] w d t :i* c>e pret5ds & _c d1 & t )\t tr\ble4 ,he ne$e? n be tr\bl$ :5 ?+s are pres5t1 = he _c by 8 ?\ght ei!r add or dim9i%1 take away or prev5t4 ,!re is "o good & necess>y ?+ t 8 he>t is ^u1 & t _c be tak5 f him2 & !re=e all ?+s else are indiff]5t1 & ( small conc]nm5t to him4 ,n[ :at wante? su* a man ( p]fect peace1 :o is reconcil$ to ,god1 & at peace )9 himself8 ,:5 peace gu>de? ! he>t & m9d )91 compasse? x z a ca/le or g>rison1 to hold out all ! va9 al>ms ( ext]nal ?+s1 may n all ! _w be tr\bl$ ab\t him8 ,:at ?\gh ! floods lift up _! voice1 if !y come n into ! s\l8 ,if he be "o & ! same 9 peace & tr\ble1 prosp]ity & adv]sity1 d n lam5t him 9 ! "o m ?an ! o!r4 ,x is ! m9d t make? y\r condition good or bad2 b yet1 ,i say1 ! believ] ha? likewise peace ) all ! creatures1 :i* ! _w ha? n1 & ev5 9 ?is he is a privileg$ man4 ,he is 9 league ) ! /ones ( ! field1 & 9 peace 9 8 tab]nacle1 ,job v4 #bc4 ,all ?+s are 81 because he is ,*ri/'s1 & all are ,*ri/'s1 :o is ! possessor ( heav5 & e>?1 at lea/ ! righte\s heir ( bo?1 #a ,cor iii4 #ba4 ,! unbeliev] ha? no "r to ! creature2 ?\gh !re be a cessation = a "t betwe5 !m & him1 yet t is no peace1 = !y w at l5g? be arm$ aga9/ him4 ,!y are witnesses already aga9/ him1 & groan to ,god = ! corruption t man's s9 ha? subject$ !m unto4 ,8 table is1 x may be1 full1 yet x is a sn>e unto him2 he gette? ease & quietness outw>dly3 nay1 b x slaye? ! fool & de/roye? him4 ,b ! godly man is at peace1 ?r\gh ,*ri/'s blood1 ) all crosses & com=ts2 ! /+ & enmity ( all evils is tak5 away by ,*ri/4 ,pov]ty is made a fri5d1 because ,*ri/ 0 poor2 hung] & ?ir/ is become a fri5d1 because ,*ri/ 0 hungry & ?ir/y2 reproa* & contempt is at peace ) him1 because ,*ri/ 0 despis$2 afflictions & sorr[s are reconcil$ to him1 because ,*ri/ 0 a man ( sorr[s1 & acqua9t$ ) griefs2 9 a ^w1 dea? itself is become a fri5d1 s9ce ,*ri/ subdu$ x by la/+ ( x4 ,i may say1 ! wor/ ?+s to a natural man are become be/ fri5ds to ! believ]2 ! grave keepe? 8 body & du/ 9 hope4 ,dea? is a bett] fri5d ?an life1 = x m9i/]s an entry into glory3 x is ! door ( et]nal life3 x take? d[n ! tab]nacle ( mortality1 t we may be clo!d ^u ) immortality4 ,9 sum1 :atev] x be1 ,*ri/ ha? /amp$ a new quality on x2 x come? ?r\gh 8 h&1 & s1 if x be n good 9 itself1 yet x is good 9 ! use1 & 9 8 appo9tm5t1 ,rom4 viii4 #ba4 ,if x be n good1 yet x worke? toge!r = our good2 x contribute? to our good1 because x is 9 8 skilful h&1 :o c br+ good out ( evil1 peace out ( tr\ble4 ,o t ye 7 p]suad$ to be ,*ri/ians inde$1 to love 8 law1 & tru/ 9 him4 ,great peace h all su*4 ,?is 7 m to y ?an peace 9 ! _w2 y\r peace %\ld be z a riv]1 = abundance & p]petuity2 no dr\ght c\ld dry x up2 x %\ld run 9 "t z a l>ge riv]1 & :5 "t is done1 x w\ld embosom itself 9 et]nity1 9 t ocean ( et]nal peace & joy :i* ! sa9ts are dr[n$ 9 above2 o!r m5's peace is b l a brook t dries up 9 summ]4 ,s]mon ,,xiii4 ,isaiah xxvi4 #c4--8,?\ %all keep him 9 p]fect peace1 ^: m9d is /ay$ on !e1 because he tru/e? 9 !e40 ,*ri/ ha? left u 8 peace1 z ! great & compreh5sive legacy1 8,my peace ,i leave y10 ,john xiv4 #bg4 ,& ?is 0 n peace 9 ! _w t he enjoy$2 y "k :at 8 life 01 a cont9ual w>f>e2 b a peace above ! _w1 t passe? und]/&+4 8,9 ! _w y %all h tr\ble1 b 9 me y %all h peace10 sai? ,*ri/1--a peace t %all make tr\ble no tr\ble4 ,y mu/ lay y\r acc\nts to h su* a life z ! =]unn] _h2 b )al1 z he ha? left u 8 tr\ble1 s ha? he left u 8 peace2 ! tr\ble w h an end1 b ! joy c no man take f y4 ,we h ?is sure promise to re/ ^u1 9 behalf ( ! *ur*1 peace %all be 9 ,israel2 a peace t ! _w kn[e? n1 & s _c assault x1 or take x away4 ,o t ye w\ld he>k5 to ?is ^w1 t ye w\ld tru/ 9 ! ,"l1 & /ay ^u y\r ,god1 !n %\ld y\r peace be z a riv]1 ,isa4 xlviii4 #ah4 ,!re is no?+ m desir$ 9 "t ( tr\ble ?an peace2 b all peace is n bett] ?an w>3 "s necess>y w> is bett] ?an evil-gr\nd$ peace4 ,! k+doms h be5 long 9 pa91 lab\r+ to br+ =? a safe & well-gr\nd$ peace4 ,b1 alas6 we h be5 9 pa9 & br\ght =? w9d2 :5 we look$ = peace1 no good came1 & = heal+1 behold tr\ble4 ,b h[ %all we arrive at our desir$ hav58 ,c]ta9ly1 if peace be well-gr\nd$1 x mu/ h tru? = its f\ndation1 & righte\sness = its companion2 tru? mu/ spr+ out ( ! e>?1 & righte\sness look d[n f heav54 ,?is 7 ! comp5di\s way = public peace1 if e man w\ld make 8 own peace ) ,god4 ,!re are controv]sies ) ,god1 betwe5 k+1 nobles1 & p2 & !re=e ,god fom5te? ! w>s 9 ! k+doms4 ,if y w\ld h ^! end$1 make peace ) ,god 9 ,*ri/1 by fly+ 9 unto him1 & re/+ on him2 m tru/+ 9 ,god w\ld despat* our w>s2 tru/+ 9 ! arm ( fle% cont9ue? !m4 ,always :atev] be1 peace or w>1 "h is ! bus9ess t m conc]ns y1--y\r et]nal peace & safety2 &1 if ye 7 m c>eful ( ?is1 to save y\r own s\ls1 y w\ld help ! public m4 ,if y c\ld be once p]suad$ to be ,*ri/ians inde$1 we ne$$ n press _m duties 9 ref]5ce to ! public2 & until y be once p]suad$ to save y\rselves1 by fly+ f ! wra? to come1 x is 9 va9 to speak ( public duties to y4 ,we d !re=e decl>e unto y ! way ( obta9+ p]fect peace1--peace z a riv]2 if y w quit all self-confid5ces1 flee f y\rselves z y\r greate/ enemies1 & tru/ y\r s\ls unto ! promise 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 & lean all y\r weight on him1 we assure y1 y\r peace %all run abundantly & p]petually4 ,:oev] tru/e? 9 creatures1 9 unc]ta9 ri*es1 9 worldly peace1 9 :atsoev] ?+ besides ! only liv+ & glori\s ,"l1 we p]suade him1 t 8 peace %all fail z a brook4 ,all ?+s 9 ?is _w %all deal deceitfully ) y1 z a brook :i* is blacki%1 by reason ( ice2 :at "t x waxe? w>m1 x %all evani%4 ,y t look$ & wait$ = wat] 9 x %all be conf\nd$1 because y hop$1 & are a%am$ because ( y\r expectation4 ,job vi4 #ae1 c4 ,! summ] %all dry up y\r peace1 & :at w ye d8 ,b if y p\r out y\r s\ls on him1 & tru/ 9 ! f\nta9 ( liv+ wat]s1 y %all n be a%am$1 = y\r peace %all be z a riv]4 ,! elephant is said to tru/ t he c dr9k out a riv]2 b he is deceiv$1 = he may dr9k aga91--x runs1 & %all run = ev]4 ,if any ?+ w\ld essay to take y\r peace f y1 x is a va9 attempt1 = x runs l a riv]2 x may be %all[] & deep]1 b x _c run dry1 because ( ! liv+ f\nta9 x proce$e? f4 ,!re is no o!r ?+ c be made sure2 all besides ?is is unc]ta91 & ?is only is wor?y to be made sure2 no?+ besides ?is c give y satisfaction4 ,are y\r he>ts ask+ )9 y1 h[ %all ?is peace be atta9$8 ,if y desire to "k x1 consid] ^! words1 8,^: he>t is /ay$ on !e1 because he tru/e? 9 !e40 ,x conc]ne? y mu* to "k well1 :at ?is is t y\r et]nal peace dep5ds on4 ,tru/+ 9 ,god1 is ! lean+ ( ! s\l's weight on ,god4 ,! s\l ha? a burd5 above x1 heavy & unsupportable1 & ?is ! tru/] ca/e? ^u ,god2 & s he is a load5$ & we>y man1 :om ,*ri/ exhorte? to come to him1 & he %all f9d ease = 8 s\l1 ,matt4 xi4 #bh2 ,prov4 iii4 #e4 ,lean+ to ourselves1 & tru/+ 9 ,god are oppos$4 ,psal4 xxii4 #aj1 tru/+ is expon$7#bif7 to be 8a ca/+ ^u ,god40 ,psal4 xxv4 #a1 x is call$1 8a lift+ up ! s\l to him40 ,?is "o ?+ is includ$ 9 ! bosom ( tru/+ & believ+1 t a man ha? _m burd5s too heavy = him1 :i* w\ld s9k him d[n3 ! believ] is su* a "o z ,jeho%aphat1 #b ,*ron4 xx4 #ab1 8,o ,"l1 we h no might aga9/ ?is great company1 nei!r "k we :at to d40 ,o ,"l1 ,i h an army ( iniquities aga9/ me1 a great company compasse? me ab\t2 an army ( curses z num]\s z m9e iniquities2 bo? are innum]able z ! s& ( ! sea2 ,i h no might aga9/ !m1 nei!r "k ,i :at to d3 nay1 ! ,"l is aga9/ me1 8 wra? is l ! ro>+ ( a lion2 :at c ,i d aga9/ him8 ,! fir/ beg9n+ ( tru/+ 9 ,god is di/ru/+ ourselves2 & until a man see 8 duty & burd5 beyond 8 /r5g?1 8 burd5 great] ?an he c be>1 y w nev] p]suade him to come to ,jesus ,*ri/1 & lean on him4 ,we w n prea* any su* doctr9e1 z to dis*>ge any to come to ,*ri/1 till !y be we>i$ & load52 =1 :5 a man conceive? t he wante? t we>i$ness1 :i!r %all he g to f9d x8 ,is !re any f\nta91 b "o1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 bo? ( grace & prep>ations to x1 if any su* be8 ,b ?is we prea* unto y1 t until y be we>i$ & load51 y w n ca/ y\r burd5 on ,jesus4 ,we ne$ n dis*>ge y to come till y be su*1 = c]ta9ly y w n come4 ,?is is ! desp]ate wick$ness ( our he>ts1 t we w nev] =sake ourselves till we c d no bett]4 ,until m5 be z ,david1 8,i look$ on ! "r h&1 & !re 0 none w\ld "k me2 refuge fail$ me10 c]ta9ly !y w n cry to ,god4 ,m5 w look r\nd ab\t !m1 be=e !y w look up above !m2 !y w ca/ ! burd5 ( _! s\ls ^u any ?+1 ^u _! own sorr[ & contrition1 ^u _! resolution to am5d1 ^u ext]nal duties & privileges1 ^u civil hone/y1 until all ^! succumb "u ! weight ( _! salvation2 & !n1 x may be1 !y w ask aft] him :o b>e our griefs4 ,i w\ld n will+ly speak ( prep>ations to fai?1 because x putte? m5 ^u se>*+ = some?+ 9 !mselves1 ^u fa%ion+ _! own he>ts1 & trimm+ !m to come to ,*ri/2 :]eas !re is no?+ c be acceptable to him b :at come? f him4 ,b ,i ?9k all t m5 int5d1 :o speak ( prep>ations1 may be ga9$ ?is way by hold+ out unto m5 ! impossibility ( com+ to ,*ri/1 till !y be empti$ ( !mselves4 ,n t ! "o is a ?+ go+ be=e1 to be done by u1 b because !y are all "o2 x is "o motion ( ! s\l to come out ( itself1 & into ,jesus2 x is "o ?+ really to di/ru/ ourselves1 & to tru/ 9 him2 & by ?is means1 :5 ! true nature ( fai? itself is hold5 out1 m5 might exam9e !mselves r by x1 :e!r !y h x1 ?an by ! prep>ations ( x4 ,b to come to our purpose1 :5 ! s\l is press$ "u burd5s ( s9 & mis]y1 ( duty & insuffici5cy1 & inability to d x1 !n ! gospel discov]e? unto ! we>i$ s\l a place ( repos+ & re/4 ,! ,"l ha? e/abli%$ ,*ri/ ,jesus1 an 8ensign to ! p20 ^? :o seek unto him %all f9d 8 re/ glori\s1 ,isa4 xi4 #aj4 ,:5 !re is discov]$ 9 u all empt9ess & inability1 yea impossibility to save ourselves1 or p]=m any duty1 !n are we l$ to ,jesus ,*ri/1 z "o :o is come ) grace & tru?1 9 :om x ha? pleas$ ! ,fa!r all fulness %\ld dwell2 & ! turn+ ( ! s\l ov] ^u him is tru/+ 9 him4 ,y w\ld n mi/ake ?is2 tru/+ 9 ! ,"l 9 its fir/ & mo/ native act+1 is n always p]suasion ( 8 good-w & love 9 p>ticul>4 ,no1 ! s\l meets fir/ ) a g5]al promise1 hold+ out 8 good-w 9 g5]al2 & ! s\l close? ) ?is1 z a ?+ bo? good & true1--z fai?ful 9 itself1 & wor?y ( all acceptation4 ,?is is x t we mu/ fir/ meet )1--an all-suffici5t ,savi\r1 able to save to ! utmo/ all t come to him2 & ! s\l's accept+ ( t bless$ ,savi\r on ! t]ms he is (f]$1 ?is is believ+ 9 him1 & tru/+ to him1 z a complete ,savi\r4 ,n[ :5 ! s\l ha? disburd5$ itself ^u ,god1 & set its seal to ! tru? ( ! promises 9 ! gospel = salvation2 if ! light ( ! ,_s %9e to discov] ?is unto x1 t x ha? laid hold on 8 /r5g? :o is able to save to ! utmo/1 !n x become? p]suad$ ( 8 love 9 p>ticul>2 & ?is is r ! seal+ aft] believ+1 ?an believ+ itself4 ,:5 once m5 h haz>d$ _! s\ls ^u 8 ^w1 & tru/$ 9 him1 !n !y may tru/ 9 him = all p>ticul>s3 he t ha? giv5 8 ,son = u1 w he n ) him give all ?+s8 ,?is1 !re=e1 is ! cont9ual rec\rse ( a believ]1--f discov]$ empt9ess & insuffici5cy 9 himself1 to travel unto ! fulness & /r5g? ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 t 8 /r5g? may be p]fect$ 9 weakness4 ,yea1 :5 all ?+s seem contr>y1 & 8 disp5sation writes bitt] ?+s aga9/ u1 yet ought we to tru/ 9 him1 ,job xiii4 #ae4 ,!re is a peace ( wilfulness & viol5ce 9 fai?1 t w look always t[>ds 8 ^w1 :atev] be ?reat5$ to ! contr>y4 ,n[1 f ?is fai? 9 ,god1 fl[e? a con/ant dep5d5ce & /ay$ness on him1 !y are /ay$ on him1 because !y tru/$ 9 him2 = fai? discov]e? 9 ,god su* gr\nds1 t x may lean its weight ^u him )\t wav]+ & *ang+4 ,x consid]e? 8 p[]1 8 good w1 & 8 fai?fulness2 he is able to p]=m1 he is will+ to d x1 & he is fai?ful1 because he ha? promis$4 ,8 greatness & p[] is a high rock1 high] ?an we1 t fai? leade? u unto4 ,8 love & good-w 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 make? an op5 entry & ready access to t rock2 & fai?fulness engage? bo? to give a %elt] & refuge to ! poor s9n]4 ,w\ld a s\l be any m toss$1 w\ld !re be any place = wav]+ & d\bt+1 if s\ls consid]$ 8 excell5t lov+-k9dness1 & great goodness laid up & treasur$ ) him = ^? t tru/ 9 him8 ,psalm xxxvi4 #g4 ,:o w\ld n put _! tru/ "u ! %ad[ ( 8 w+s1 & ?9k !mselves safe8 ,aga91 if 8 et]nal p[] 7 pond]$1 h[ he is able to effectuate :atev] he please?2 :at ev]la/+ arms he ha? t by a ^w supports ! frame ( ! _w2 :at he c d1 if he /ret* out 8 arm2 & !n1 if ^! two immutable ?+s1 7,heb4 vi4 #ah17 8 promise & 8 oa?1 7 look$ ^u2--h[ he ha? engag$ himself 9 8 tru?1 & sworn 9 8 hol9ess2 w\ld n a s\l lie safely betwe5 ^! ?ree8 ,:at /rong consolation w\ld su* a ?reefold consid]ation yield8 ,w\ld any w9d or tempe/ bl[ )9 ^! walls m\nt$ up to heav58 ,/ay$ness on ,god is no?+ else b ! fix$ness ( believ+ & tru/+1 ,ps4 cxii4 #g1 #h1 88 he>t is fix$1 tru/+ 9 ,god2 8 he>t is e/abli%$40 ,x is ev5 ! mature & ripe age ( fai?4 ,fai?1 :ile x is yet 9 infancy1 9 its t5d] ye>s1 nei!r c endure /orms1 nor c x confirm u 9 !m2 b :5 x ha? sprung up & gr[n 9 t root ( ,jesse1 :5 x is root$ & e/abli%$ 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 !n x e/abli%e? ! s\l4 ,fai? abid+ 9 him & tak+ root1 gr[e?1 confirm$ z a tree t _c easily be mov$2 & if y e/abli% fai?1 y %all be e/abli%$4 ,!re are two p>ticul>s :i* ,i conceive ! tru/+ s\l is /ay$ on4 ,fir/1 9 ! m$itation ( ,god4 ,secondly1 9 expectation f him ( all good ?+s4 ,:5 ,i say ! m$itation ( ,god1 ,i take 9 bo? contemplation & affection4 ,! mo/ "p ( m5 h b few ?\ghts ( ,god at all2 ev5 ^? :o tru/ 9 him d n consid] suffici5tly :at a "o he is 9 :om !y believe4 ,if fai? 7 vigor\s & lively1 x w\ld put m5 to (t5 ?9k+ on him1 seek+ to "k him 9 8 glori\s names2 ! m9d w\ld be /ay$ ^u ?is glori\s object1 z ! mo/ my/]i\s & wond]ful "o4 ,h[ /rong are m5's m9ds ) _! vanities8 ,:5 !y awake1 !y are n /ill ) ,god4 ,! m$itation ( him is a burd5 to !m2 any o!r ?+ gette? m "t & ?\ghts4 ,b m$itation adde? affection to contemplation2 m5 may ?9k long ^u ! heav5s & _! c\rse1 b _! affections are n ravi%$ ) !m4 ,b ?us is ! s\l /ay$ on ,god2--:5 ! s\l's desires are t[>ds ! remembrance ( 8 "n1 !n affection /aye? ! m9d ^u :at x pit*e? on2 & c]ta9ly ! m9d give? b pass+ looks1 con/ra9$ ?\ghts1 :]e ! he>t is n4 ,"h is ,david's m$itation1 ,ps4 i4 8,my delight is 9 ! law ( ! ,"l40 ,! s\l ( a believ] %\ld be con/ant & fix$ 9 ! consid]ation ( ,god1 till he be :olly engag$ to admiration & wond]+4 8,o ,"l1 h[ excell5t is ?y "n10 ,psal4 viii4 #a3 8& :o is l unto !e80 ,y all say t y believe 9 ,god1 & "k 8 p[]1--y "k he is good1 he is m]ciful1 j1 long-suff]+1 fai?ful1 c4 ,b :at is all ?is k b ignorance1 & y\r light d>kness1 :5 x do? n press y to put y\r tru/ 9 8 "n8 ,y "k2 nay1 b y consid] n :at y "k4 ,?is is tru/+1 :5 ! m9d is /ay$ on :at x kn[e?1 :5 all ! scatt]$ ?\ghts & affections are call$ home1 & unit$ 9 "o1 to be ex]cis$ ab\t ?is compreh5sive object1 8! ,"l our ,god40 ,x is n want ( k de/roye? y1 b want ( consid]ation ( :at y "k1 & ?is is bruti%ness4 ,m5's he>ts d n c>ry ! seal & /amp ( _! k1 because ?\ghts ( ,god & 8 ^w are b z pass5g]s t g ?r\gh a l&1 z lightn+ go+ ?r\gh ! m9d1 b w>ms x n2 & s _! practice c>rie? no impression ( x ei!r4 ,h[ base is x = ^? :o h ,god = _! ,god1 to be s ignorant ( him6 ,w\ld n any man will+ly travel ab\t 8 own possessions8 ,h y su* a l>ge portion1 believ]s1 & %\ld ye be tak5 up ) o!r vanities8 ,%\ld y\r he>ts & m9ds be /ay$ on !m1 m ?an ! liv+ ,god8 ,!re is a great vanity & levity 9 m5's m9ds2 8,! ,"l kn[e? ! ?\ghts ( man t !y are vanity40 ,!re is an unsettl$ness ( _s1--we _c pit* on t ^u :i* we may be /ay$2 & s all ! spirits ( m5 are 9 a cont9ual motion f "o ?+ to ano!r1 = no?+ give? complete satisfaction1 & !re=e x mu/ g & try "o aft] ano!r1 to see if x c f9d 9 x :at x f\nd n 9 ! =m]4 ,& su* is ! incon/ancy ( ! _s1 t x licke? up its vomit2 & :at ?+ x refus$1 x eate? x up z its meat4 ,! "t is sp5t 9 *oos+ & refus+1 reject+ "o ?+ & tak+ ano!r1 & aga9 return+ to :at y h reject$4 ,?us are m5 toss$ up & d[n1 & un/able 9 all _! ways1 z a %ip )\t balla/+4 ,n[1 fai? & tru/+ 9 ,god is ! balla/ & weight ( ?is incon/ant %ip3 x is ! an*or to /ay x f be+ driv5 to & fro4 ,if once m5 w\ld pit* ^u ?is "o ,"l1 :o ha? 9 himself em95tly all ! scatt]$ p]fections ( creatures1 & inf9itely m1--if y w\ld consid] him1 & m$itate on him1 till y\r s\ls lov$ him1 w\ld y n be ravi%$ ) him8 ,w\ld y n build y\r h\se beside him1 & dwell 9 ! m$itation ( 8 "n8 ,?is w\ld fix & e/abli% y 9 duties--8:5 ,i awake1 ,i am /ill ) !e40 ,a little se>*+ & exp]i5ce discov]e? empt9ess 9 all beside2 & !re=e is x1 t ! s\l remove? soon] f su* a p>ticul> creature ?an x expect$4 ,b "h is ,"o t is 8pa/ f9d+ out40 ,! m ,i se>* & f9d1 ,i f9d him ! m above :at ,i c se>* & f9d4 ,! creatures are b pa9t$ & fair 9 m5's appreh5sion1 & at a di/ance2 b ! ne> enjoym5t ( !m discov]e? ! delusion1 & s5de? a man away a%am$1 because he tru/$4 ,b ! ,"l ,god is1 & !re is no o!r4 ,he is n z wat]s t fail1 no li>1--he is an ev]la/+ f\nta91--! m y dig & draw1 x runs ! fa/]2 he w nev] s5d any away a%am$ t tru/ 9 him1 because !y %all f9d m ?an !y expect$4 ,!re=e ! s\l t is /ay$ on m$itation ( ,god1 & kn[e? him c]ta9ly1 w be fix$ 9 expectation f him4 ,our expectation f ! creatures *ange?1 because x is (t5 fru/rat$4 ,disappo9tm5t meets x4 ,x is above :at is 9 ! creature1 & s x mu/ meet ) disappo9tm5t2 b z he is above our m$itation1 s is he f> above our expectation2 & if a man's exp]i5ce answ] 8 hope1 he ha? no reason to *ange 8 hope4 ,! ,"l ha? (t5 done ?+s we look$ n =1 b we nev] look$ = any ?+1 accord+ to ! gr\nds ( ! ^w1 b x 0 done1 or a bett] ?an x4 ,he do? n always answ] our limitations2 b if he give gold1 :5 we s\ght silv]1 are we n answ]$8 ,are we disappo9t$8 ,!re are ?ree ?+s t use mo/ to disquiet & toss m5's spirits1--s9 & wra?1 future ev5ts1 & pres5t calamities4 ,fai? e/abli%e? ! s\l on ,god 9 all ^!1 & suff]e? x n to be driv5 to & fro ) ^! w9ds2 x f9ds a h>b\r & refuge 9 ,god f all ^!4 ,if he be pursu$ by ! av5g] ( blood1 ,god's wra? & ju/ice1 "h is an op5 city ( refuge t he may run to & be safe4 ,if iniquities compass me ab\t1 yet ,i w n fe>1 b oppose unto t great company ! _m suff]+s & ob$i5ce ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,my consci5ce *all5ge? & write? bitt] ?+s aga9/ me1 yet ,i h an answ] 9 t blood t speake? bett] ?+s ?an ,abel's4 ,if s9s prevail1 he w purge !m away4 ,8 m]cy is above all my s91 & 8 virtue & p[] is above my s94 ,he ha? promis$1 & w he n d x8 ,(t times m5's s\ls are p]plex$ & toss$ ab\t future ev5ts1 c>eful = to morr[4 ,?is is a great torm5t ( _s1 x cutte? & divide? x1--putte? a man to 8 own provid5ce1 z if !re 7 no ,god1 b he t tru/e? 9 ,god is e/abli%$ 9 ?is1 8,8 he>t is fix$ tru/+ 9 ! ,"l40 ,he ha? committ$ 8 s\l to him1 & :y may he n 8 body8 ,he ha? no?+ b 8 promise = et]nal salvation1 & may n t same suffice = temporal8 ,he c>e? = me1 sai? fai?1 :y !n %\ld we bo? c>e ab\t "o ?+8 ,he ha? giv5 8 ,son = me1 ! mo/ preci\s gift :i* ! _w _c mat*1 & w he n ) him give all ^! less] ?+s8 ,& ?us ! believ] enclose? himself )9 ! ,fa!r's love & provid5ce1 & is fix$1 n fe>+ evil tid+s1 = :at tid+s c be evil1 see+ our ,fa!r ha? ! sov]eign dispos+ ( all affairs1 & kn[e? :at is be/ = u8 ,pres5t disp5sations (t5 %ake m51 & drive !m to & fro1 _! feet slip1 & are n e/abli%$1 8,?\ did/ hide ?y face1 & ,i 0 tr\bl$40 ,b if y tru/$ 9 ,god1 & consid]$ :at is 9 him to oppose to all difficulties & calamities1 y w\ld say1 8,i %all n be mov$1 ?\gh ! floods lift up _! voice40 ,if y believ$ 8 love1 w\ld n ?is sweet5 all 8 deal+8 ,he make? all "w toge!r = good4 ,sov]eignty1 righte\sness1 & m]cy1 are sure & firm gr\nd to /& ^u 9 all /orms4 ,y may ca/ an*or at any ( ^?1 & lie secure4 8,x is ! ,"l1 let him d :at he please?40 ,?is 0 en\gh to quiet ! sa9ts 9 old times4 ,%\ld he give acc\nt ( 8 matt]s to u8 ,%all ! clay say to ! pott]1 :y is x ?us8 ,8 absolute "r by creation make? him1 beyond all exception1 d :at he pleases1 b beside ?is1 he is pleas$ & condesc5de? to reason ) u1 & give acc\nt ( 8 matt]s1 to te/ify to our consci5ce t he is righte\s 9 all 8 ways4 ,x 0 ! gr\nd ( ,j]emiah's settl+1 ,lam iii4 8,x is ( ! ,"l's m]cy t we are n consum$40 ,x %\ld h allay$ & /ay$ ,job4 ,"k ?is1 ?\ art puni%$ less ?an ?y iniquities des]ve4 ,:o w set a "t to plead ) him8 ,%all any be f\nd righte\s be=e him8 ,& ?is might /op all m5's m\?s1 & put !m 9 ! du/ to keep sil5ce1 see+ he ha? law to d inf9itely m ?an he do?1 :y %\ld n we r proclaim 8 clem5cy1 ?an argue him s v h>d8 ,if to bo? ^? y %all add ! consid]ation ( 8 m]cy1 t all 8 pa?s are m]cy & tru? unto y1 ev5 :5 he correcte? mo/ sev]ely1 s t y may bless him z well = rods z = meat & clo?+1 & c\nt y\rself bless$ :5 y are taught by ! rod & ! ^w1 ! "o speak+ to ! o!r1 & ! o!r seal+ its in/ruction1--if y believ$ t x 7 a fruit ( 8 love1 t 8he *a/5e? e son :om he love?10 because he w n let y dep>t f him1 w n let y settle ^u a pres5t _w1 & =get y\r c\ntry above1 !re=e he compasse? y ab\t ) h$ges ( ?orns to keep 9 y\r way1 & !re=e he make? ?is _w bitt] & unpleasant1 t y may h no cont9u+ city1--if all ?is 7 believ$ w\ld n ! s\l triumph ) ,paul1 8,:at c sep>ate me f ! love ( ,god80--n pa/ ?+s1 = all my s9s are blott$ out1 & %all be rememb]$ no m1 n pres5t ?+s1 = !y "w to good1 & are a fruit ( 8 love1 n ?+s to come1 = t is to come :i* %all m decl>e 8 love ?an :at is pa/1 w\ld n a s\l sleep securely )9 ! compass ( ?is p[]1 ?is love1 & fai?fulness ( ,god1 )\t fe> ( da%+ or s9k+8 ,n[1 judge :e!r a p]fect peace may n fl[ f all ?is4 ,may x n be a p]fect calm1 :5 ! m\nta9s t environ g up to heav58 ,n only do? ! s\l tru/ 9 ,god1 b ,god keepe? ! tru/+ s\l 9 peace4 ,he is ! ,creator ( peace1 & ! pres]v] ( x1--8,i create peace1 ,i keep him 9 peace40 ,! same p[] & virtue is requir$ to ! pres]v+ ( a ?+1 & ! fir/ be+ ( x4 ,our fai? & hope 9 ,god is too weak an an*or to abide all /orms4 ,our cords w\ld break1 our h&s fa9t & we>y1 b he is ! ev]la/+ ,god1 :o faile? n1 & we>ie? n4 ,he holde? an invisible gripe ( u4 ,we are kept by 8 p[] unto salvation1 & we are kept by 8 p[] 9 peace4 8,?y "r h& holde? me10 sai? ,david1 & ?is helpe? me to pursue !e4 ,:at make? believ]s inexpugnable1 impregnable8 ,is x _! /r5g?8 ,no inde$4 ,b 8salvation w ,god appo9t = walls & bulw>ks40 ,almighty p[] is a /rong wall1 ?\gh invisible1--?is p[] worke? 9 u & ab\t u4 ,n[1 believ]s1 pity ! _w ab\t y1 t kn[e? n ?is peace4 ,:5 !y lie secure1 & cry ,peace1 peace1 alas6 !y are a city op5 )\t walls z ! pla9 field1--!re is no keep] !re1 no?+ to hold (f de/ruction4 ,ent]ta9 y\r own peace1 d n grieve ! ,_s :o ha? seal$ x4 ,if y return to folly aft] he ha? spok5 peace to y1 ,i p]suade y1 y %all n ma9ta9 ?is peace4 ,!re may be peace ) ,god1 b no peace 9 ?y consci5ce1 z long z ! :or$oms ( ?y he>t are to ! =e1 ?\ maye/ be secure1 b security is worse ?an fe>4 ,"k ?is1 t cont9u+ 9 a c\rse ( s91 ent]ta9+ any kn[n s91 %all tr\ble ?y peace4 ,if ,god ha? spok5 peace to !e1 ?\ %alt n lodge t enemy 9 peace4 8,great peace h !y t love ?y law40 ,ob$i5ce & delight 9 x do? n make peace1 b x is ! way ( peace1 & mu* m$itation on ! bless$ ^w ( ,god is ! mo/ excell5t mean to pres]ve ?is peace1 if x be secur$ ) mu* correspond5ce ) heav5 by pray]1 ,phil4 iv4 #f1 #g4 ,if y w\ld disburd5 y\r he>ts daily at ! ?rone ( grace1 peace %\ld gu>d & keep y\r he>t1 & !n y\r peace w\ld be p]fect inde$4 ,b because y\r fai? is "h imp]fect1 y\r reque/s few & inf]v5t1 y\r follies & iniquities _m1 !re=e is ?is promis$ p]fection a /rang] to ! mo/ "p ( ,*ri/ians4 ,always :at we want "h1 we mu/ expect to h made up %ortly4 ,heav5 is a l& ( peace1 & all ?+s are !re 9 full age1 "h all are 9 m9ority1 x is b yet night1 b :5 ! day %all break up1 & ! %ad[s fly away1 & ! ,pr9ce ( peace %all appe> & be reveal$1 he %all br+ peace & grace bo? ) him1 & bo? p]fect4 ,to ,him be praise & glory4 ,s]mon ,,xiv4 ,isaiah lix4 #bj4--8;,& ! ,r$eem] %all come unto ,zion1 & unto !m t turn10 c4 ,doctr9es1 z ?+s1 h _! seasons & times4 ,e ?+ is beautiful 9 its season4 ,s !re is no ^w ( tru?1 b x ha? a season & "t 9 :i* x is beautiful4 ,& inde$ t is a great "p ( wisdom1 to br+ =? ev]y?+ 9 its season1 to disc]n :5 & :]e1 & to :om x is p]t95t & edify+1 to speak su* & su* tru?s4 ,b !re is "o doctr9e t is nev] out ( season1 & !re=e x may be prea*$ 9 season & out ( season1 z ! apo/le comm&e?4 ,inde$ to _m he>ts x is always out ( season1 & especially 9 times ( tr\ble & angui%1 :5 x %\ld be mo/ seasonable1 :5 ! opportunity may comm5d ! beauty ( x1 b 9 itself1 & to z _m z h ev] f\nd ! p[] ( x on _! he>ts1 x is always ! mo/ seasonable & p]t95t doctr9e1--,i mean ! v subject-matt] ( ?is text1 ! news ( a ,r$eem] to captive s9n]s4 ,x is 9 itself su* glad tid+s1 & %9es ) s mu* beauty & spl5d\r to tr\bl$ s9n]s1 t x ca/e? abroad a lu/re & beauty on ! feet ( ! mess5g]s t c>ry x1 ,isa4 xl4 ,x is a cordial 9 affliction1 :e!r outw>d or inw>d1 & x is )al ! only true com=t ( prosp]ity4 ,x allaye? ! bitt]ness ( ?+s t cross u1 & fille? up ! empt9ess ( ?+s t pret5d to please u1 x give? sweetness to ! "o1 & true sweetness to ! o!r4 ,reason !n--t %\ld always be welcome to u1 :i* we /& always 9 ne$ (1 t x %\ld always be new & fre% 9 our affection1 :i* is always rec5t & new 9 its op]ation & efficacy t[>d u4 ,o!r news h[ great or good soev]1 suppose !y 7 able to fill ! he>ts ( all 9 a nation ) joy1 yet !y gr[ /ale1 !y lose _! virtue )9 few days4 ,:at foot/eps or rema9d] is ( all ! triumphs & trophies ( nations1 ( all _! solemnities = _! victori\s success at home & abroad8 ,^! great news1 :i* once 7 ! subject ( ! disc\rse ( & delight ( _m ?\s&s1--:o report !m n[ ) delight8 ,s ^? ?+s t may cause joy & triumph to "s at ?is "t1 z !y _c *oose b make m he>ts sad ?an glad2 s !y w quickly lose ev5 t efficacy !y h1 & become ta/eless z ! :ite ( an egg1 to !m t are mo/ ravi%$ ) !m4 ,b1 my belov$1 "h is glad tid+s ( a ,r$eem] come to ,zion to save s9n]s1 :i* h no occasion ( sadness 9 !m to any1 b to ^? :o are n s happy z to consid] !m1 or believe !m1 & !y are ?is day1 aft] _m hundr$1 ,i may say ?\s&1 ye>s s9ce !y 7 fir/ publi%$1 z gre5 & rec5t1 z refre%+ to we>i$ s\ls1 z ev] !y 74 ,yea1 su* is ! nature ( !m1 & su* an ev]la/+ spr+ ( consolation is 9 !m1 t ! (t5] !y be told1 & ! m !y be consid]$1 ! sweet] !y are4 ,!y gr[ gre5 9 old age1 & br+ =? fruit1 & are fat & fl\ri%+2 & inde$ x is ! nev]-dy+ virtue & ev]la/+ sap ( ?is ^w ( life1 t make? ! righte\s s1 ,psal4 xcii4 #ad4 ,?is ^w ( a ,r$eem] at ! fir/ publi%+1 & = a long "t1 0 b l wat]s issu+ out f "u ! ?re%old1 & !n !y came to ! ankles1 :5 x 0 publi%$ to a :ole nation2 b /ill ! long] x swells ! high] above knees1 & lo9s1 till x be a great inexhau/$ riv]1 & ?us x runs at ?is day ?r\gh ! _w1 & ha? a heal+ virtue & a quick5+ virtue1 ,ezek4 xlvii41 & a sanctify+ virtue1 v]4 #i-ab4 ,n[ ?is is our err& to y1 to invite y to come to ^! wat]s4 ,if ye ?ir/1 come to be qu5*$2 if ye ?ir/ n1 ye h s mu* ! m ne$ to come1 because y\r ?ir/ aft] ?+s t w n pr(it y1 w de/roy y1 & y\r uns5sibl5ess ( y\r ne$ ( ?is is y\r greate/ mis]y4 ,t ! words may be m lively unto u1 we may call to m9d1 ! greate/ & deepe/ design t ha? be5 c>ri$ on 9 ! _w1 by ! ,mak] & ,rul] ( ! _w1 is ! m>riage ( ,*ri/ 8 ,son ) ! ,*ur*4 ,?is 0 prim>ily int5d$1 :5 he made ! _w1 z a palace to celebrate x 92 ?is 0 especially aim$ at1 :5 he jo9$ ,adam & ,eve1 9 ! beg9n+ ( "t1 toge!r 9 p>adise1 t ! second ,adam %\ld be m solemnly jo9$ to ! *ur*1 at ! end ( "t1 9 ! p>adise ( heav52 & ?is ! apo/le draws out z ! sampl] & ar*-copy ( all m>riages & conjunctions 9 ! creatures1 ,eph4 v4 ,n[ ?is be+ ! great design ( ,god1 ( :i* all o!r ?+s done 9 "t are b ! foot/eps & l[ repres5tations1 ! great "q is1 h[ ?is %all be br\ght ab\t1 because ( ! great di/ance & huge disproportion ( ! p>ties1 ,he 8be+ ! brightness ( ! ,fa!r's glory10 & we be+ :olly eclips$ & d>k5$ s9ce our fall2--,he high] ?an ! heav5 ( heav5s1 & we fall5 z l[ z hell into a dungeon ( d>kness & mis]y1 l$ away by s9 & ,satan1 ly+ 9 t abom9able po/ure repres5t$ 9 ,ezek4 xvi42 n only unsuitable to engage 8 love1 b fit to procure ev5 ! loa?+ ( all t pass by4 ,n[ x be+ ?us1 ! words d furni% u ) ! noble resolution ( ! ,son1 ab\t ! tak+ away ( ! di/ance1 & ! royal (f] ( ! ,fa!r1 to make ! mat* hold ! bett]1 bo? fl[+ f inf9ite love1 9 ! mo/ free & absolute mann] t c be imag9$4 ,! ,son's resolution1 :i* is )al ! ,fa!r's promise1 is to come into ! _w fir/ to r$eem 8 sp\se1 & s to m>ry h]2 8& ! ,r$eem] %all come unto ,zion10 c4 ,! ,fa!r's (f]1 t he might n be want+ to help x =w>d1 is to dispone17#big7 by an irrevocable cov5ant1 hav+ ! =ce ( an absolute donation1 8 ^w & ,_s to ,*ri/ & 8 se$1 to ! *ur*1 ev5 to ! end ( ! _w1 7v]4 #ba74 8,z = me1 ?is is my cov5ant40 ,! ,son ha? done 8 "p1 & is to express 8 inf9ite love1 inf9ite condesc5d5cy1 & /oop+ bel[ 8 maje/y4 ,n[1 z = me1 ,i w %[ my good-w to x 9 my inf9ite b\nty & ri*es ( grace to ! *ur*2 he ha? giv5 himself = h]1--,i w give my ,_s2 & ?us x _c b hold4 ,we %all speak a ^w !n ( ^! ?ree3 fir/1 :at e/ate & condition ,*ri/ f9de? 8 *ur* 91 out ( :i* %e mu/ be tak5 to be 8 sp\se2 !n1 :at way & c\rse is laid d[n by ! c\ncil ( heav51 to fill up ! inf9ite di/ance betwe5 ,*ri/ & s9n]s2 &1 to close all1 we %all %[ y ! suitabl5ess ( ^! promises1 & ! wond]ful fitness ( ?is doctr9e to ! *ur*1 at ?is "t ,isaiah prea*$ x1 & at all times4 ,! fir/ is suppos$ 9 ! words4 ,r$emption suppose? captivity or slav]y2 r$emption ( p]sons importe? captivity & slav]y ( ^! p]sons1 & r$emption ( o!r ?+s t belong to p]sons1 importe? sale or ali5ation ( our "r to !m4 ,( bo?1 p]sonal r$emption is ! greate/ & mo/ difficult2 yet bo? we h ne$ (1 = our e/ate & =tune1 s to speak1 is lo/1 8= all m5 h s9n$ & come %ort ( ! glory ( ,god10 ,rom4 iii4 #bc4 ,t inh]itance ( et]nal life1 we h mortgag$ x1 & giv5 away our "r to x4 ,! fav\r ( ,god & ! bless$ness ( communion ) him1 0 ,adam's bir?right1 & by a free donation 0 made 8 prop] inh]itance & possession1 to be transmitt$ to 8 po/]ity4 ,b ,o6 = h[ small a ?+ did he give x away1--= a little ta/e ( an apple he sold 8 e/ate2 & bo? he & we may lam5t ov] x1 z ! k+ t 0 con/ra9$ to r5d] himself & all 8 army = want ( wat]4 ,:5 he ta/$ x1 8,= h[ small a ?+10 sai? he1 8h ,i lo/ my k+dom60 ,!n our p]sons are 9 a /ate ( bondage1 9 captivity & slav]y2 captives "u ! wra? ( ,god1 & slaves or s]vants to s94 ,!re ne$$ no great] diff]5ce & de=mity betwe5 ,*ri/ & u1 ?an ?is1--our s]vitude & bondage to s91 :i* truly is ! base/ & mo/ abom9able vassalage 9 ! _w4 ,! abasem5t ( ! highe/ pr9ce1 to ! vile/ s]vitude "u ! base/ creatures 9 8 dom9ion1 is b a %ad[ ( t loa?some & ugly po/ure ( our s\ls4 ,?is s]vitude do? 9 a mann] unman u1 & trans=m u into bea/s4 ,c]ta9ly x is t :i*1 9 ! holy eyes ( ,god1 is m loa?some ?an any ?+ beside4 ,he see? n t de=mity 9 pov]ty1 nak$ness1 sickness1 slav]y4 ,let a man be z mis]able z ,job on 8 dunghill1 x is n s mu* t1 z ! unse5 & undisc]n$ po/ure & habit ( _! s\ls1 t he abom9ate?4 ,n[ :at a mat* is ?is1 = ! highe/ & holie/ pr9ce1 ! ,son ( ! greate/ ,k+1 & heir ( all ?+s6 ,b if y add to ?is slav]y1 t captivity "u ! curse & wra? ( ,god1--t all m5 are %ut up1 & enclos$ 9 ! prison ( ,god's fai?ful & irrevocable s5t5ce ( condemnation1 & giv5 ov] by ! righte\s judgm5t ( ,god1 to be kept by ,satan 9 ev]la/+ *a9s ( d>kness1--he keepe? m5 n[1 by ! invisible cords ( _! own s9s1 b ^! *a9s ( d>kness are res]v$ = bo? him & m51--n[ inde$1 ?is sup]adde? a great difficulty to ! bus9ess4 ,! o!r may be a difficulty to 8 m9d & affection1 because !re is no?+ to procure love1 b all t may en=ce hatr$ & loa?+4 ,b suppose 8 inf9ite love c\ld come ov] ?is /ay1 c\ld leap ov] ?is m\nta9 by ! fre$om ( x1 yet !re is a great] imp$im5t 9 ! way1 t may seem difficult to 8 p[]1 & x is ! ju/ice & p[] ( ,god1 enclos+ s9n]s & %utt+ !m up = et]nal wra?1 till a due satisfaction be _h f or = !m4 ,y see !n1 h[ inf9ite ! di/ance is betwixt him & u1 & h[ great ! difficulty is to br+ ab\t ?is int5d$ union4 ,angels 7 s5t ) flam+ swords to encompass ! tree ( life & keep x f man1 b man is environ$ by ! curse ( ! ,almighty ,god4 ,! ju/ice1 ! fai?fulness1 & ! p[] ( ,god d gu>d or set a wat* ab\t him1 t !re is no access to him to save him1 b by und]go+ ! greate/ dang]1 & und]tak+ ! greate/ p>ty t ev] 0 dealt )al1 & ! /ricte/ & sev]e/ too4 ,?is be+ ! case !n1 ! di/ance be+ s va/1 & ! difficulty s great1 ! di/ance be+ tw(old1 betwe5 8 nature & ours1 & betwe5 our quality & 83 an inf9ite di/ance betwe5 8 div9e nature & our fle%1 & besides an extreme contr>iety betwe5 ! hol9ess ( 8 nature1 & ! s9fulness ( ours1--!re is "h su* a repugnancy1 z !re is no reconciliation ( !m4 ,y "k :at ,paul speake? ( ! m>riage ( ,*ri/ians ) idolat]s3 h[ mu* m w x hold "h8 ,:at communion c be betwe5 light & d>kness1 betwe5 ,god & ,belial8 ,is x possible ^! c be r$uc$ to amity1 & br\ght to s ne> an union8 ,yet = all ?is1 x is possible2 b love & wisdom mu/ f9d out ! way4 ,inf9ite love & inf9ite wisdom consult+ toge!r1 :at di/ance c !y n swall[ up8 ,:at difficulty c !y n ov]come8 ,& "h y h x1 ! di/ance und]tak5 to be remov$1 bo? by ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1--7= all ?is :ile we c d no?+ to help x =w>d2 :ile ! bless$ plot is go+ on1 we are po/+ ! fa/] to our own de/ruction74 ,& ?is is ! way condesc5d$ ^u2 fir/1 ,to fill up t wide gap betwe5 8 div9e spiritual nature1 & our mortal fle%ly nature1 x is agre$ ^u1 t ! ,son %all come 9 our fle%1 & be made p>tak] ( fle% & blood ) ! *ildr52 & ?is is meant by ?is promise1 8! ,r$eem] %all come to ,sion20 :i* is pla9ly express$ by 8 own m\?1 ,john xvi4 #bh1 8,i came =? f ! ,fa!r1 & am come into ! _w40 ,!re be+ su* a di/ance betwe5 8 maje/y & our bas5ess1 love make? him /oop d[n & humble himself to ! v /ate ( a s]vant1 ,phil4 ii4 #g1 #h4 ,& ?us ! humiliation ( ,*ri/ fille? up ! fir/ di/ance2 = 8love & maje/y _c long dwell toge!r10 nec 9 una s$e morantur maje/as et amor27#bih7 b love w draw maje/y d[n bel[ itself1 to meet ) ! object ( x4 ,?is 0 ! great j\rney ,*ri/ took to meet ) u1 & x is d[nw>d bel[ himself2 b 8 love ha? *os5 x1 to be l u1 ?\gh he %\ld be unlike himself4 ,h[ div9ely do? ! div9e apo/le speak ( x1 8,& ! ,^w 0 made fle%1 & he dwelt among u10 ,john i4 #ad4 ,& !re=e ! *ildr5 ( ,adam may 9 v]ity say ( him1 :at ! holy ,tr9ity1 9 a holy irony spake ( man1 8,lo1 he is become z "o ( u40 ,x 0 a s+ul> & em95t privilege conf]r$ ^u man 9 8 fir/ creation1 t ! ,tr9ity 9 a mann] consult$ ab\t him1 8,let u make man aft] our image20 b n[ :5 man ha? lo/ t image1 to h su* a result ( ! c\ncil ( ! ,tr9ity ab\t x1 8let "o ( u be made man1 to make up ! di/ance betwe5 man & u10--,o6 :at s\l c rightly conceive x )\t ravi%m5t & wond]1 )\t an ec/acy ( admiration & affection6--t ! ,"l %\ld become a s]vant6--! ,heir ( all ?+s be /ripp$ nak$ ( all6--! brightness ( ! ,fa!r's glory1 be ?us eclips$ & d>k5$6--& 9 a ^w1 t :i* compreh5de? all wond]s 9 ! creation1--:o made all ?+s1--be himself made ( a woman6 & ,god become a man1 & all ?is out ( 8 inf9ite love1 to give a demon/ration ( love to ! _w2 s high a p]son abas$1 to exalt s base & l[ z we are6 ,!re is a my/]y 9 ?is1 a great my/]y1 a my/]y ( wisdom1 to swall[ up ! und]/&+ ) wond]2 & a my/]y ( love1 to ravi% ! he>ts ( m5 ) affection1--dep?s ( bo?1 9 ! empt9ess ( ! ,son ( ,god4 ,! prophet d\bt$ :at 0 comm&$1 to seek a sign1 :e!r 9 heav5 above1 or 9 ! dep? b5ea?2 b :at he w\ld n ask1 ,god gave 9 8 great m]cy1 8,behold a virg9 %all conceive a ,son1 & !y %all call 8 "n ,immanuel20 a sign inde$ f heav51 & ! height ( heav51 because he is ,god2 & a sign f ! dep? b5ea? too1 because he is man2 8,god ) u10 & s compos$ to unite heav5 & e>? toge!r2 8,god ) u10 t he might at l5g? br+ u to be ) ,god4 ,he became ,immanuel1 t he might make u ,immelanu47#bii7 ,if t 0 giv5 z tid+s ( great joy1 & z ! highe/ & deepe/ sign ( love & fav\r1 at t "t to uphold ! fa9t+ *ur*2 ,o6 h[ mu* m may x n[ com=t u1 :5 x is n a virg9 %all conceive1 b a virg9 ha? conceiv$6 ,may n ! joy be increas$1 t ! ,r$eem] is n to come1 b come already1 & ha? made up t wide sep>ation :i* 0 betwe5 u & him1 by 8 l[ condesc5d5cy to 8 union ) our nature6 ,?is is "o /ep ( advancem5t t[>ds t happy m>riage1 t ! :ole creation seems to groan & travail =1 ,rom4 viii4 #bb4 ,b yet !re is a great difficulty 9 ! way4 ,we are 9 a /ate ( captivity2 we are prison]s ( ju/ice1 h sold ourselves & our happ9ess2 & n[ our natural inh]itance lies 9 ! lake ( fire & brim/one1--heirs ( wra?1 conclud$ "u ! curse ( ,god2 & inde$1 ?is 0 insup]able to all fle%2 nei!r m5 nor angels c\ld ransom u f ?is4 ,! r$emption ( ! s\l ( man is s preci\s1 & ! r$emption ( ! inh]itance ( man1 t is1 heav51 is s preci\s too1 t none 9 heav5 or e>? c be f\nd1 t c pay ! price ( !m1 s t x w\ld h ceas$ = ev]4 ,& "h ! great design ( ,*ri/'s union ) s9n]s w\ld h be5 m>r$ & misc>ri$1 if himself _h n und]tak5 to ov]come ?is too2 & inde$1 z !re c\ld none be f\nd to op5 ! seals ( ! book ( ,god's decrees conc]n+ 8 *ur*1--none wor?y 9 heav5 or e>? b ! ,lamb1 ! ,lion ( ! tribe ( ,judah1 he prevail$ to op5 x1 & loose ! seals !re(1 ,rev4 v4 #c-e4 ,s !re c\ld none be f\nd 9 heav5 or e>?1 nei!r "u ! e>?1 wor?y to und]take or accompli% ?is "w1 or able to op5 ! seals ( ! book ( ,god's curses1 or to blot out ! h&-writ+ ( ord9ances t 0 aga9/ u1 or to op5 ! prison ( dea? 9 :i* man 0 %ut up2 none1 ,i say1 ha? be5 f\nd wor?y or prevail$1 b ! ,lamb ( ,god & ,lion ( ! tribe ( ,judah2 & !re=e ! f\r & tw5ty eld]s t sit r\nd ab\t ! ?rone1 & ! f\r bea/s1 ) ! innum]able company ( angels1 & spirits ( j m5 made p]fect1 fell d[n be=e ! ,lamb1 e "o ( !m ) h>ps1 & !y sung a new song1 8,wor?y is ! ,lamb t 0 sla91 to receive p[]1 & ri*es1 & wisdom1 & /r5g?1 & hon\r1 & glory1 & bless+2 = ?\ ha/ r$eem$ u to ,god by ?y blood40 ,& e creature says ,am5 to ?is1 & cons5ts to ?is1 to d him homage2 to him :o alone 0 wor?y1 & z will+ to d x z wor?y = x4 ,i ?9k ! #af? v]se ( ?is *apt] gives u a s5sible repres5tation ( ?is4 ,! prec$+ disc\rse f ! beg9n+1 hold+ out ! s9ful & deplorable condition ( t p1 & 9 !m1 z a type ( ! desp]ate wick$ness ( all mank9d1 & )al _! desp]ate mis]y1 = ,paul1 7,rom4 iii47 make? ! application = u2 & f ?is1 conclude? all "u s91 & s all "u wra?1 all guilty1 t e m\? may be /opp$2 m5 wait+ = light1 & behold obscurity2 = brightness1 b walk+ 9 d>kness2 grop+ = ! wall1 l ! bl9d1 /umbl+ at noon-day z 9 ! night1 & 9 desolate places z dead m52 all ro>+ l bea/s1 & m\rn+ l doves1 :5ev] ! appreh5sion ( ! t]ror ( ,god ent]e?4 ,n[ x is subjo9$1 v]se #af1 8,& he saw t !re 0 no man10 c42 z if he _h wait$ & look$ ?r\gh all ! _w1 if any w\ld appe>1 ei!r to speak or d = man1 if any w\ld (f] !mselves1 & int]pose !mselves = 8 salvation4 8,!re=e 8 own arm br\ght salvation1 & 8 righte\sness1 x su/a9$ him40 ,!re=e ! ,son ( ,god /eps 9 & (f]s himself1 z if ,god _h fir/ essay$ all o!rs1 & :5 heav5 is full ( wond] & sil5ce1 he breaks out 9 ?is1 8,lo1 ,i come to d ?y w10 ,psal4 xl4 ,s9ce ,i h gott5 a body to be l s9n]s1 ,i w also come 9 _! place1 & ,i w give my life a ransom = !m2 & !re=e x is subjo9$1 8! ,r$eem] %all come to ,zion20 he %all come clo!d ) v5geance & indignation z a g>m5t1 aga9/ ! enemies ( 8 *ur*1 s9 & ,satan1 9 zeal & burn+ love to 8 design$ sp\se4 ,he %all /r5g!n himself1 & /ir up 8 might & fury aga9/ all t deta9 h] captive4 ,n[1 inde$1 he is ! only fitte/ p]son = ?is bus9ess 9 heav5 or e>?2 = he ha? bo? "r to d x1 & he only ha? might & p[] to accompli% x4 ,he ha? "r to ! r$emption ( s9n]s1 because he is our k9sman1 ne>e/ ( blood to u4 ,n[1 y "k ! "r ( r$emption belong$ to ! k9sman1 ,lev4 xxv4 #be4 ,& !re=e :5 ! ne>e/ k9sman c\ld n r$eem ,naomi & ,ru?'s p>cel ( l&1 ,boaz did x1 z be+ next4 ,& suitable to ?is1 our ,"l ,jesus1 :5 o!rs z ne> c\ld n1 & 7 n able1 he ha? done x1 & tak5 m5 & angels to witness1 t he ha? fir/ r$eem$ u1 t he might m>ry u1 z ,eph4 v42 t he ha? pur*as$ u to be 8 wife4 ,& inde$ ! v ^w imports ?is2 ,goel17#cjj7 a r$eem] & k9sman1 pass+ "u "o ^w3 s ,job1 8,i "k t my ,r$eem]10 or my k9sman1 8live?30 & because our k9sman1 !re=e mo/ int]e/$ 9 our r$emption2 =1 = ?is end he became p>tak] ( fle% & blood ) ! *ildr51 t he might de/roy our greate/ enemy1 ,satan1 & r$eem u1 ,heb4 ii4 #ad4 ,& besides1 he ha? "r to r$emption1 z ! ,*ur*'s husb&1 because he mu/ m$iate betwe5 h] & all o!rs2 none c rea* h]1 except he please1 or prosecute a plea aga9/ h]1 z 9 ! case ( ! wife's mak+ a v[1 if h] husb& cons5t$ n1 x 0 void1 7,numb4 xxx417 b if he he>d ( x & held 8 peace1 x 0 confirm$4 ,n[ ! ,"l ,jesus ha? kn[n ?is deplorable e/ate 9 :i* we are captives1 & he ha? te/ifi$ 8 utt] dislike ( our b9d+ ov] ourselves to dea?1 & resign+ ourselves to ,satan2 & !re=e ?is bondage 9 :i* we are deta9$1 is n confirm$ & ratifi$1 b he ha? "r rema9+ to r$eem u f ! h& ( all our enemies4 ,b !n1 he alone ha? might & p[] to d x1 = ,god ha? laid help on him1 & made him able & mighty to save u to ! utt]mo/4 ,x 0 n gold or silv]1 or corruptible ?+s4 ,suppose ! :ole e>? 7 turn$ into gold or preci\s /ones2 he mu/ give p]son = p]son1 & "o p]son equival5t to all--8 own life1 8 own blood = u2 & ! value ( ?is 0 inf9itely rais$ by ! /amp ( 8 div9ity put ^u x4 ,! k+ = ! s]vant1--"o t knew no s9 = s9n]s1--yea1 ,god = man4 ,?is sup]adds inf9ite wor?1 & makes x an ov]-ransom1 & ov] pur*ase1 a ransom to buy our p]sons f hell1 a pur*ase to r$eem u to our inh]itance1 heav51 t we _h lo/1 & ^! two /yles x gets1 1 47#cja7 ,n[1 y see ! great difficulty is ov]come & tak5 out ( ! way3 ,*ri/1 be+ made a curse1 ha? pur*as$ a r$emption f ! curse ( ! law1 ,gal4 iii4 #ac4 ,b yet1 !re is ano!r po9t ( va/ di/ance1 ,i may say contr>iety & enmity1 betwe5 u & him4 ,he is holy & undefil$1 all fair1 & no spot 9 him2 we are :olly defil$ & deprav$ by s91 our s\ls are become ! habitation ( devils1 & a cage ( e unclean & hateful bird2 9 a ^w1 he ha? n only our enemies to ov]come1 b our own he>ts to conqu]1 & our enmity to take away4 ,?is makes ! wide/ sep>ation f him4 ,n[1 he fill$ up mu* ( ! di/ance1 ) 8 tak+ our fle%1 & he remov$ ! great difficulty1 by dy+ 9 our fle% 8 humiliation to be a man1 br\ght him ne>] u1 & 8 fur!r humiliation to be a dy+1 crucifi$1 & buri$ man1 br\ght him yet a /ep ne>] u4 ,b ne>] he _c come1 = l[] he _c be1 except he 7 a s9n]1 :i* w\ld m> ! :ole design1 & take away all ! com=t ( 8 lik5ess to u4 ,!re=e1 s9ce he ha? come s l[ d[n to u1 x is suitable we be rais$ up "o /ep to meet him1 & s ! exaltation ( s9n]s %all make up all ! di/ance1 & br+ ! two p>ties to t long s9ce design$1 & long desir$ meet+4 ,n[1 = ?is end & purpose1 ! ,son und]takes ! r$emption ( 8 *ur* f s9 & ungodl9ess z well z wra?1 & !re=e y h t :i* is express$ z ! "* ( ! r$eem$ 9 ?is v]se4 ,x is expon$ z ! great po9t or "p ( ! r$emption itself by ! apo/le1 ,rom4 xi4 8,! ,r$eem] %all come to ,sion1 & %all turn away ungodl9ess f ,jacob40 ,& s 8 end 0 n only to be a p>tak] ( our nature1 b to make u p>tak]s ( ! div9e nature1 & !re=e ! ,fa!r1 out ( 8 love to ?is bus9ess1 promis$ to s5d 8 ,_s to dwell 9 our he>ts1 to make ! ^w s\nd 9 our m\?s & e>s1 & ! ,_s to "w 9 our he>ts1 & ?is exaltation ( s9n]s to ! p>ticipation ( ! ,holy ,_s1 toge!r ) ,*ri/'s humiliation to p>take ( our fle%1 makes up ! full di/ance1 & br+e? ,*ri/ & 8 *ur* to t holy pati5t impati5ce1 & long+ = ! day :5 x %all be solemniz$ 9 heav54 ,! ,_s )9 u says1 ,come1 & ! bride says1 ,come4 ,ev5 s come1 ,"l ,jesus4 ,& he waits = no?+1 b ! complet+ & adorn+ ( all ! re/1 t !re may be "o jubilee = all & = ev]4 ,n[ ,i wi% we c\ld und]/& ! absolute & free t5or ( ,god's cov5ant4 ,!re is mu* controv]sy speculative ab\t ! condition ( ! cov5ant1 ab\t ! promises1 :e!r absolute or conditional2 & !re is too mu* practical debate 9 p]plex$ consci5ces ab\t ?is1 h[ to f9d some?+ 9 !mselves to fit & fa%ion !m = ! r$emption4 ,b truly1 if we w\ld n disjo9 & dismemb] ! tru? ( ,god1 b take x all entirely z "o great design ( love & m]cy reveal$ to s9n]s1 & s conjo9 ! promises ( ! cov5ant into "o bundle1 we w\ld c]ta9ly f9d t x ha? ! voice ( ,jacob1 ?\gh x seem to h ! h& ( ,esau2 we f9d an absolute1 mo/ free & uncondition$ s5se1 :5 !re is a conditional /ra9 & %ad[ ( words 9 "s places4 ,! tru? is1 ! turn+ ( s\ls f ungodl9ess is n prop]ly a condition exact$ f u1 z a promise to be p]=m$ 9 u1 & ! *iefe/ "p ( ,*ri/'s r$emption2 & ?\gh "s abuse ! grace ( ,god1 & turn x into wantonness & lib]ty1 yet c]ta9ly1 ?is doctr9e1 t makes ! greate/ "p ( ! glad news ( ! gospel to be r$emption f s91 & ! p\r+ out ( ! ,_s1 is ! greate/ p]suasive to a godly conv]sation1 & ! mo/ deadly enemy to all ungodl9ess4 ,i ?\ght to h spok5 m ( t ?ird ?+ ,i propon$17#cjb7 b take x 9 a ^w4 ,?is 0 always propon$ to ! *ur* z ! /ronge/ cordial1 x 0 giv5 "h z ! greate/ consolation 9 all _! long captivity1 t ?is ,r$eem] 0 aft]w>ds to come1 ^: virtue 0 !n liv+1 & pres5t to ! quick5+ & com=t+ ( s\ls4 ,x 0 ?\ght en\gh to uphold 9 a mo/ desp]ate /rait1 8,to u a *ild is born10 ,isa4 ix4 #f4 ,i wi% we c\ld take x s4 ,c]ta9ly x 0 ! "* ( a believ] be=e ,*ri/'s com+1 t he 0 "o t 0 look+ & wait+ = ! salvation ( ,israel1 by ?is ,r$eem]4 ,b n[ we are surr\nd$ ) consolation be=e & beh9d1--,*ri/ already come1 s t we may 9 joy say1 ,lo6 ?is is our ,god1 we h wait$ = him6 o!rs wait$ & long$1 & we see him1--& ,*ri/ %ortly to come aga9 )\t s91 to our salvation4 ,& :at c\ld be able to take our joy f u1 if we _h "o eye always back to 8 fir/ com+1 & ano!r always =w>d to 8 com+ aga98 ,s]mon ,,xv4 ,isaiah lxiv #f1 #g4--8;,b we are all z an unclean ?+1 & all our righte\snesses are z fil?y rags10 c4 ,?is p's condition agree? well ) ours1 ?\gh ! ,"l's deal+ be v diff]5t4 ,! confessory "p ( ?is pray] belonge? to u n[2 & /range x is1 t !re is su* odds ( ! ,"l's disp5sations1 :5 !re is no diff]5ce 9 our conditions2 always we "k n h[ soon ! compla9t may be ours also4 ,?is pray] 0 pray$ long be=e ! judgm5t & captivity came on1 s t x _h a prophecy 9 ! bosom ( x4 ,nay1 x 0 ! mo/ k9dly & affectionate way ( w>n+ ! p c\ld get1 = ,isaiah to p\r =? su* a pray]1 z if he beheld ) 8 eyes ! calamity1 z already come4 ,& inde$ x become? u s to look on ! ^w1 z if x gave a pres5t be+ to ?+s z c]ta9 & s5sible z if !y 7 really4 ,:at /range /upidity mu/ be 9 u1 :5 pres5t ?+s1 inflict$ judgm5ts1 committ$ s9s1 d n s mu* affect u1 z ! =esight ( !m did4 ,love ,isaiah6 ,always17#cjc7 z ?is 0 regi/rate = ! p's use1 to cause !m to /ill look on judgm5ts ?reat5$1 z p]=m$ & pres5t1 & anticipate ! day ( affliction by rep5tance2 & also to be a patt]n to !m1 h[ to deal ) ,god1 & plead ) him f su* gr\nds ( m]cy & cov5ant-int]e/3 s x may be to u a w>n+1 especially :5 s9 is come to ! maturity1 & our secure backslid+ condition is ) *ild ( sad judgm5ts1 :5 ! h>ve/ seeme? ripe to put ! sickle into x4 ,!re is 9 ^! two v]ses1 a confession ( _! own s9fulness1 f :i* gr\nds !y ju/ify ,god's proce$+ ) !m1 !y take ! cause ^u !mselves1 & ju/ify him 9 8 judg+1 :e!r temporal or spiritual plagues 7 inflict$4 ,9 ?is v]se17#cjd7 !y take a g5]al survey ( _! s9ful e/ate1 conclud+ !mselves unclean1 & all _! p]=mances & comm&$ duties1 :i* !y c\nt$ once _! righte\sness3 & f ?is gr\nd1 !y cle> ,god's deal+ ) !m1 & put _! m\?s 9 ! du/2 & s f ! ,"l's judgm5t !y are =c$ to ent] into a se>* ( ! cause ( s mu* s92 & f discov]$ s91 !y pron\nce ,god righte\s 9 8 judgm5t4 ,p]ceiv+ a great diff]5ce 9 ! ,"l's mann] ( deal+ ) !m1 & _! fa!rs1 !y d n ref\nd7#cje7 x ^u ,god1 :o is righte\s 9 all 8 ways1 b retort x ^u !mselves1 & f9d a va/ discrepance betwe5 !mselves & _! fa!rs1 v]se #e4 ,& s x 0 no wond] t ,god's disp5sation *ang$ ^u !m4 ,god 0 wont to meet o!rs1 to %[ himself graci\s1 ev5 to prev5t /rokes1 b n[ he 0 wro? ) !m4 ,nay1 b !re is good cause = x4 ,!y rejoice & wr\ght righte\sness1 b we h s9n$4 ,& ?is may be said 9 ! g5]al1--nev] "o ne$e? to qu>rel ,god = sev]e deal+4 ,if he deal worse ) "o ?an ) ano!r1 let e man look into 8 own bosom1 & see reason suffici5t2 yea1 m provocation 9 !mselves ?an o!rs4 ,always 9 ?is v]se1 !y come to a m di/9ct view ( _! loa?some condition4 ,anybody may wrap up _! rep5tance 9 a g5]al notion ( s91 b !y decl>e !mselves to be m t\*$ ) x1 & condesc5d on p>ticul>s1 yet su* p>ticul>s z compreh5d _m o!rs4 ,& 9 ?is confession1 y may look on ! ,_s's "w1 hav+ "s *>act]s ( ! ,_s 9 x4 ,i4 ,!y take a g5]al view ( _! uncleanness & loa?some e/ate by s92 n only d !y see s91 b s9 9 ! s9fulness ( x & uncleanness ( x4 ,,ii4 ,!y n only conclude s ( ! natural e/ate !y 7 born 91 & ! loa?som5ess ( _! _m f\l sc&als among !m2 b !y g a fur!r l5g?1 to pass z sev]e a s5t5ce on _! duties & ord9ances z ,god ha? done1 ,isa4 i4 & lxvi4 ,! ,_s conv9ce? accord+ to scripture's light1 & n accord+ to ! d>k sp>k ( nature's light2 & s t :i* nature w\ld h busk$7#cjf7 itself ) z its ornam5t1 t :i* !y _h cov]$ !mselves ) z _! g>m5t1 ! duties !y _h spread1 z robes ( righte\sness1 ov] _! s9s to hide !m2 all ?is n[ goe? "u ! "n ( fil?9ess & s94 ,!y see !mselves wrapt up 9 z vile rags z !y cov]$ & hid3 comm&$ duties & manife/ brea*es come 9 "o category4 ,& n only is x "s ( !m :i* _! own consci5ce c\ld *all5ge 9 ! "t1 b all ( !m & all k9ds ( !m1 moral & c]emonial1 duties t 7 mo/ s9c]e1 _h mo/ affection 9 !m1 all ( !m are fil?y rags n[1 :i* b ( late 7 _! righte\sness4 ,,iii4 ,!re is an univ]sality1 n only ( ! actions1 b ( p]sons2 n only all ! peoples or multitudes' p]=mances are abom9ation2 b all ( !m1 ,isaiah1 & "o & o!r1 ! holie/ ( !m1 come 9 9 ?is category & rank--8we are all unclean10 c4 ,?\gh ! p1 x may be1 c\ld n jo9 holy ,isaiah ) !mselves1 yet humble ,isaiah w jo9 himself ) ! p1 & come 91 9 "o pray]4 ,& no d\bt1 he 0 z s5sible ( s9 n[1 z :5 he began to prophesy2 & gr[+ 9 hol9ess1 he mu/ gr[ also 9 s5se ( s9fulness4 ,see+ at ! fir/ sight ( ,god's hol9ess & glory1 he cri$ 8unclean10 c4 ,isa4 vi4 #e1 c]ta9ly he do? s n[1 f su* a pr9ciple ( access to ,god's hol9ess1 :i* make? him abhor himself 9 du/ & a%es4 ,,iv4 ,!y are n cont5t ) su* a g5]al1 b condesc5d to two special ?+s1 two spiritual s9s1 viz4 omission1 or %ift+ ( spiritual duties1 :i* conta9$ ! sub/ance ( wor%ip4 8,none calle? on !e10 few or none1 none to c\nt ^u1 calle? on !e2 t is1 c>e? = imm$iate access & approa*+ unto ,god 9 pray] & m$itation1 c4 ,albeit ext]nal & temple-duties be frequ5t1 yet :o praye? 9 secret8 or if any pray1 t _c come 9 c\nt1 ! ,"l kn[e? !m n1 because !y want ! ,_s's /amp on !m4 ,?is mu/ be "s o!r ?+ ?an ! g5]al conviction ( s9 :i* ! _w ha?1 :o ?9k !y pray all _! days2 "h p1 :o ?\gh !y make _m pray]s1 ,isa4 i41 yet !y see !m no pray]s1 & no call+ on ,god's "n n[4 ,v4 ,to make ! *all5ge ! m1 & ! confession m spiritual & complete1 !re is discov]$ to !m ?is gr\nd ( _! slackness & neglig5ce 9 all spiritual duties1 8,none /irre? up himself to take hold on !e40 ,"h is ! want ( ! ex]cise ( fai?3 fai? is ! s\l's h& & grip1 ,john i4 #ab2 ,heb4 vi4 #ah2 #a ,tim4 vi4 #ab2 ,isa4 xxvii4 #e4 ,nobody awake? !mselves out ( _! deadness & security1 to lay hold on !e4 ,"l1 ?\ art go+ away1 & tak+ good-night ( ! l&1 & nobody is l to hold !e by ! g>m5t2 no ,jacobs "h1 :o w n let !e g1 till ?\ bless !m2 none to prevail ) ?y ,maje/y1--e "o is l to give ,*ri/ a free passport & te/imonial to g abroad1 & are almo/ ,gad>5es1 to pray him to dep>t out ( _! coa/s4 ,!re is a /range loos5ess & indiff]5cy 9 m5's spirits conc]n+ ! "o ?+ necess>y4 ,m5 lie by & dream ov] _! days1 & nev] put ! s\l's e/ate out ( "q2 none w give s mu* pa9s1 z to cle> _! int]e/ 9 !e1 to lay hold on !e1 s z !y may make peace ) !e4 ,n[1 c !re be a m ample & lively description ( our e/ate1 bo? ( ! l& & ( p>ticul> p]sons ( x8 ,s9ce ?is mu/ n be limit$ to ! nation ( ! ,jews1 ?\gh ! prophet spake ( ! g5]ality ( !m1 yet1 no d\bt1 all mank9d is includ$ 9 ! fir/ six v]ses2 & any secure p may be includ$ 9 ! sev5? v]se1 = ,paul applie? ev5 su* l spee*es 7,rom4 xi4 #ac47 t 7 spok51 z y w\ld ?9k1 ( ,david's enemies only4 ,yet ! ,_s ( ,god kn[+ ! m9d ( ! ,_s1 make? a m g5]al use ( _! condition1 to hold out ! natural e/ate ( all m5 out ( ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,b !re are 9 ^! two v]ses o!r two ?+s beside ! ackn[l$gm5t ( s93 ,i4 ,! ackn[l$gm5t ( ,god's righte\sness 9 puni%+ !m1 = n[ !y ne$ n qu>rel ,god1 !y f9d ! cause ( _! fad+ 9 _! own bosom4 ,!y n[ jo9 s9 & puni%m5t toge!r1 :]eas 9 ! "t ( _! prosp]ity !y sep>at$ puni%m5t f s92 & 9 ! "t ( _! security 9 adv]sity !y sep>at$ s9 f puni%m5t3 at "o "t mak+ b>e confession ( s91 )\t fe> ( ,god's ju/ice1 at ano!r "t frett+ & murmur+ at 8 judgm5ts1 )\t ! s5se ( _! s94 ,b n[ !y jo9 bo? ^!1 & ! sight & s5se ( ,god's displeasure make? s9 m bitt]1 & to ab\nd m1 & to appe> 9 ! loa?some & provok+ nature ( x1 s t _! ackn[l$gm5t ha? an edge ^u x4 ,& aga91 ! sight & s5se ( s9 make? ! judgm5t appe> mo/ righte\s1 & /oppe? _! m\? f murmur+4 ,9 ! "t ( _! imp5it5cy "u ! rod1 _! language 0 v indiff]5t1 ,ezek4 xviii4 #b4 8,! fa!rs h eat5 s\r grapes1 & ! *ildr5's tee? are set on edge20 !y h s9n$ & we suff]2 !y h done ! wrong & we pay = x4 ,b x is n s n[1 v]4 #e4 ,! fa!rs h done righte\sness 9 respect ( u1 & ?\ wa/ good unto !m2 b we are all unclean1 & h s9n$1 & s we are puni%$4 ,,ii4 ,!y f9d "s cause & gr\nd 9 ,god ( _! g5]al defection2 n t he is ! cause ( _! s91 b 9 a righte\s way he puni%$ s9 ) s94 ,god hid 8 face1 d5i$ special grace & influ5ce2 & s !y lie /ill 9 _! security1 & _! s9 became a spiritual plague4 ,or ?is may be s read1--,none calle? on ?y "n1 :5 ?\ did/ hide ?y face f u1 & :5 ?\ did/ consume u because ( our iniquities2 & s x s]ve? to aggravate _! deep security1 t1 ?\gh ! ,"l 0 dep>t+ f !m1 yet none w\ld keep him & hold him4 ,?\gh he did /rike1 yet !y pray$ n2 affliction did n awake !m out ( security1 & s ! la/ words1 8,?\ ha/ consum$ u10 c41 are diff]5tly expon$ & read4 ,"s make x ?us1 z x is 9 ! translation1 8,?\ ha/ hid ?y face10 & left u 9 a spiritual deadness1 t s !re might be no imp$im5t to br+ on des]v$ judgm5t4 ,if we _h call$ on !e1 & laid hold on !e1 x might h be5 prev5t$1 we might h prevail$ ) ,god1 b n[ our def5ce is remov$1 & ?\ ha/ giv5 u up to a _s ( slumb]1 & s we h no %ield to hold (f ! /roke1--?\ ha/ n[ good leave to consume u = our s9s4 ,ano!r s5se may be--,?\ ha/ suff]$ u to consume 9 our iniquity1 ?\ ha/ giv5 u up to ! h& ( our s9s4 ,& ?is is also a consequ5t ( 8 hid+ 8 face4 ,because ?\ did/ hide ?y face1 ?\ lette/ u p]i% 9 our s9s2 !re ne$e? no m = our consumption1 b only help u n out ( !m1 = we c soon de/roy ourselves4 ,fir/1 ,s9 is 9 its own nature loa?some1 & make? "o unclean be=e ,god4 ,s9's nature is fil?9ess1 vil5ess1 s do? ,isaiah speak ( himself1 *ap4 vi4 #e1 :5 he saw ,god's hol9ess2 s do? ,job abhor himself1 :i* is ! affection :i* turne? a man's face (f a loa?some object1 :5 he saw ,god1 ,job xl4 #d1 & xlii4 #f4 ,look h[ loa?some our natural condition is hold5 out by ,god himself1 ,ezek4 xvi4 ,y _c imag9e any de=mity 9 ! creature1 any fil?9ess1 b x is !re4 ,! fil?9ess & vil5ess ( s9 %all appe>1 if we consid] fir/ t s9 is a transgression ( ! holy & spiritual comm&1 & s a vile ?+1 ! comm&m5t is holy & good1 ,rom4 vii4 ,& s9 violate? & goe? flat contr>y to ! comm&1 #a ,john iii4 #d4 ,:5 s j & s equitable a law is giv51 ,god might h exact$ o!r rigor\s duties f u1 b :5 x is s fram$ t ! consci5ce mu/ cry out1 ,all is equity1 all is righte\s & m ?an righte\s1 ?\ mighte/ comm& m1 & rew>d none4 ,x is ju/ice to comm&1 b x is m]cy to promise life to ob$i5ce1 :i* ,i owe1--:at !n mu/ ! (f5ce be1 aga9/ su* a j comm&1 & s holy8 ,if hol9ess be ! beauty ( ! creation1 s9 mu/ be ! de=mity ( x1 ! only spot 9 its face4 ,secondly1 ,look ^u s9 9 ! sight ( ,god's hol9ess & inf9ite maje/y1 & ,o h[ he9\s w x appe>6 & !re=e no man ha? se5 s9 9 ! vil5ess ( x1 b 9 ! light ( ,god's c\nt5ance1 z ,isa4 vi4 #e1 ,job4 xl4 & xlii4 ,god is ( pur] eyes ?an to behold iniquity1 he _c look on x1 ,hab4 i4 #ac4 ,all o!r ?+s beside s91 ,god looke? on !m z be>+ "s m>k ( 8 own image1 all 0 v good1 & ,god saw x1 ,g54 i4 & ii4 ,ev5 ! base/ creatures ,god looke? on !m1 & see? himself 9 !m1 b s9 is only ,god's eyesore1 t 8 hol9ess _c away ) x1 x is mo/ contr>y unto him1 & z to 8 sov]eignty1 x is a high contempt & rebellion done to ,god's ,maje/y4 ,x putte? ,god (f ! ?rone1 w take no law f him1 w n ackn[l$ge 8 law1 b1 z x 71 spitte? 9 8 face1 & e/abli%e? ano!r god4 ,!re is no puni%m5t s evil1 t ,god w n own z 8 "w1 & decl>e himself to be ! au?or ( x1 b only s91 8 s\l abhorre? x1 8 holy w is aga9/ x1 he w h no fell[%ip ) x1 x is s contr>y to him3 contradicte? 8 w1 debase? 8 au?ority1 despise? 8 sov]eignty1 up5de? 8 tru?4 ,!re is a k9d ( inf9it5ess 9 x1 no?+ c express x b itself no "n worse ?an itself to set x out1 ! apo/le c get no o!r epi!t to x1 ,rom4 vii4 #ac1 ?an 8s9ful0 s91 s t x come? 9 mo/ direct opposition unto ,god4 ,all t is 9 ,god1 is ,god himself1 & !re is no "n c express him suffici5tly4 ,if y say ,god1 y say m ?an c be express$ by _m ?\s& o!r words4 ,s x is "h--s9 is purely s91 ,god is purely good & holy1 )\t mixture1 hol9ess itself1 s9 is simply evil1 )\t mixture1 unhol9ess itself4 ,:atev] is 9 x1 is s91 is uncleanness4 ,s9 is an inf9ite wrong1 & an inf9ite & b\ndless fil?9ess1 because ( ! inf9ite p]son wrong$4 ,x is an (f5ce ( inf9ite ,maje/y & ! p]son wrong$ aggravate? ! (f5ce1 if x be simply contr>y to inf9ite hol9ess1 x mu/ be1 9 t respect1 inf9ite unhol9ess & uncleanness4 ,?irdly1 ,look ^u ! sad effects & consequ5ces ( s91--h[ mis]able1 h[ ru9\s x ha? made man1 & all ! creation1 & h[ vile mu/ x be6 ,i4 ,look on man's native beauty & excell5cy1 h[ beautiful a creature6 ,b s9 ha? ca/ him d[n f ! top ( 8 excell5cy1 s9 made ,adam ( a fri5d an enemy1 ( a c\rti] ) ,god an op5 rebel4 ,0 n man's s\l ( m price ?an all ! _w1 s t no?+ c ex*ange x8 ,yet ha? s9 debas$ x1 & pro/itut$ x to all vile fil?y pleasures1 ha? made ! immortal _s to dwell on ! dunghill1 fe$ on a%es1 cat* vanities1 ly+ vanities1 p\r out itself to !m1 s]ve all ! creatures--:]eas x %\ld h made !m s]vants1 yea1 a slave to 8 own greate/ enemy1 to ! gr\nd he treade? ^u4 ,o :at a deg5]ate plant6 ,x 0 a noble v9e once 9 p>adise1 b s9 ha? made x a wild "o1 to br+ =? s\r grapes4 ,:at is !re 9 all ! _w c\ld defile a man8 ,matt4 xv4 #bj4 ,no?+ t goe? out or come? 91 b s9 t proce$e? out ( ! he>t4 ,man 0 all light1 8 judgm5t s9n$ into 8 affections1 & ?r\gh all ! man1 b s9 ha? made all d>kness1 clos$ up ! poor captive und]/&+1 ha? built up a ?ick wall ( gross corrupt$ affections ab\t x1 s t light c nei!r get 9 nor out4 ,! s\l 0 l a cle> runn+ f\nta91 :i* yield$ fre% cle> /reams ( holy incl9ations1 desires1 affections1 actions & empti$ itself 9 ! sea ( imm5se ,maje/y f :i* ^! /reams fir/ fl[$1 b n[ x is a /&+ putrifi$ puddle1 t ca/e? a vile /9k r\nd ab\t1 & ha? no issue t[>ds ,god4 ,man 0 a glori\s creature1 fit to be "l ov] ! "w ( ,god's own h&s1 & !re=e _h ,god's image 9 a special mann]1 hol9ess & righte\sness1 ,god's nature4 ,a piece ( div9ity 0 /amp$ on man1 :i* out%9$ all creat$ p]fections4 ,! sun might blu% :5 x look$ on him1 = :at 0 mat]ial glory to ! glory ( hol9ess & beauty ( ,god's image6 ,b s9 ha? robb$ poor man ( ?is glori\s image1 ha? defac$ man1 m>r$ all 8 glory1 put on an helli% lik5ess on him4 ,hol9ess only putte? ! diff]5ce betwe5 angels 9 heav5 & devils 9 hell1 & s9 only ha? made ! diff]5ce betwe5 ,adam 9 p>adise1 & s9n]s on ! curs$ gr\nd1 ,rom4 iii4 #bc4 ,,ii4 ,s9 ha? s r$\nd$ ?r\gh man unto all ! creation1 t x ha? defil$ x1 & made x corruptible & subject to vanity1 7,rom4 viii4 #bj1 c417 s t ?is is a spot 9 all ! creature's face1--t man ha? s9n$1 & us$ all z weapons ( unrighte\sness1 s t n[ ! creature groane? to be deliv]$4 ,,iii4 ,x ha? br\ght on all ! mis]y t is come on man1 or t is to come1 x ha? br\ght on dea? & damnation z its wages1 & ! curse ( ! et]nal ,god1 ,gal4 iii4 #ac1 ,rom4 vi4 #bc4 ,h[ odi\s !n an evil mu/ x be1 t ha? s mu* evil 9 x yea1 all evil 9 ! bosom ( x6 ,hell is n evil 9 respect ( s91 = s9 des]ve? hell1 x ha? ru9$ man1 & made all ! beautiful ord] ( ! creation to *ange4 ,,iv4 ,x sep>ate? man f ,god1 :i* is wor/ ( all1 & ?is is includ$ 9 ! text1 8,we are all z an unclean ?+10 or man is z a lepr\s man set ap>t1 because ( pollution1 t may n come to ! temple1 or wor%ip ,god1 s ha? iniquity sep>at$ betwe5 ,god & u1 ,isa4 lix4 #b4 ,& ,o h[ sad a divorcem5t is ?is6 x make? m5 )\t ,god 9 ! _w1 9 :om we live1 & move1 & h our be+1 9 ^: fav\r is life1 & at ^: "r h& are pleasures = ev]more4 ,n[ poor man is made mis]able1 depriv$ ( 8 felicity1 :i* only consi/$ 9 enjoym5t ( ,god4 ,s9 z a ?ick p>tition wall1 is come 9 betwe51 enmity also is come 91 & divide? old fri5ds1 ,eph4 ii4 #ad-ag1 & n[ no heav5ly or com=table influ5ce c break ?r\gh ! night ( d>kness is begun :i* mu/ prove ev]la/+4 ,except ! p>tition-wall be remov$1 all mu/ )] & decay z )\t ! sun4 ,v4 ,look on ! price paid = s91 on ! cleans+ t wa%e? x away1 & y may see unspeakable de=mity & vil5ess 9 x4 ,! r$emption ( ! s\l is preci\s silv] & gold & preci\s /ones w n d x1--t w\ld be utt]ly contemn$4 8,:at60 sai? ,god1 8presumptu\s s9n]1 wilt ?\ give me a f>?+ 9 paym5t ( a sum :i* all ! _w1 sold at ! de>e/1 w\ld n dis*>ge80 ,psal4 xlix4 #g1 #h1 #a ,pet4 i4 #ah4 ,x is no corruptible ?+1 b ! blood ( ! ,son ( ,god4 ,o :at mu/ ! debt be1 :5 ! price is s inf9ite6 ! ,son ( ,god mu/ die1 nay1 x is n sacrifice or (f]+--8,lo1 ,i come to d ?y w10 x is ,*ri/ himself t is ! ransom1 ,psal4 xl4 #f1 #g4 ,& x is n mu* soap or nitre1 x is n mu* rep5tance & te>s t w wa% away ?is fil?9ess1 no1 x is ( a deep] dye1 x is crimson +ra9$ fil?9ess1 ,j]4 ii4 #bb & ,isa4 i4 #af4 ,blood ( bulls & goats _c d x1 b only ! blood ( ! immaculate ,lamb (f]$ up by himself1 7,heb4 x4 #d1 #e17 ! blood ( ,him1 8:o by ! et]nal ,_s (f]$ up himself )\t spot unto ,god10 ,heb4 ix4 #ad4 ,:at mu/ s9 be1 t mu/ h su* a f\nta9 op5$ = x8 ,x mu/ be /range uncleanness :5 ! blood ( ,*ri/ only c cleanse x1 ,ze*4 xiii4 #a4 8,we all10 c4 ,m>k1 fir/1 ,s9 ha? gone ov] u all1 & made all mank9d unclean1 ,rom4 iii4 #aj1 #bb4 ,e "o ( ,adam's po/]ity is born unclean1 8,= :o c br+ a clean ?+ out ( an unclean80 ,job4 xiv4 #d4 ,consid]3 ,h[ s9 defac$ innoc5t ,adam1 h[ "o s9 made him s vile1 & spoil$ him ( ! div9e nature1 & s ! root 0 made unclean1 & ! bran*es mu/ foll[ ! root1 & s are we all born & conceiv$ 9 s91 ,psalm li4 #e4 ,we c>ry 9 u orig9al corruption1 fl[+ f ! fir/ actual s9 ( ,adam1 & ?is make? poor *ildr51 be=e !y d good or evil1 to be abom9ably vile 9 ,god's sight1 ev5 z ! *ild is set out1 ,ezek4 xvi4 ,e "o come? ( evil p>5ts1 all come ( ,adam ! rebel1 :at a loa?some sight w\ld a *ild be to u s describ$1 8,ca/ out 9 ! op5 field1 to ! loa?+ ( its p]son 9 ! day x is born10 & :at mu/ x all be be=e ,god1 :o is ( pur] eyes ?an to behold s98 ,secondly1 ,unto all ?is we h add$ innum]able actual transgressions z s _m fil?y /reams fl[+ out at ! memb]s1 f ! inw>d puddle ( orig9al corruption2 & s h[ mu* m vile are we all nor infants c be1 or ,adam 0 9 ! day he 0 ca/ out ( p>adise6 ,& ?us1 ,rom4 iii4 f v]se #aj1 are ! bran*es set d[n 9 ^w1 ?\ght1 & de$2 s t all ! incl9ations & motions & actions ( ! man are only evil cont9ually4 ,e man %all f9d 8 c\nt pa/ c\nt+2 "o day's faults w\ld we>y y1 b :at w y\r :ole life d8 ,kn[n s9s are innum]able1 :at mu/ unkn[n be8 ,e man's he>t is l ! tr\bl$ sea1 t ca/e? up mire & dirt daily1 & _c be at re/4 ,! he>t is daily fl[+ & ebb+ 9 ?is corruption1 x come? out daily to ! bord]s ( all ! memb]s2 & !re are "s high spr+-tides1 :5 s9 ab\nde? m4 ,:5 9 "o memb] ( ! tongue a _w ( evil is1 :at c be 9 all ! memb]s8 ,& :at 9 ! s\l1 t is m capable ?an all ! _w8 ,well1 !n1 e man ha? s9n$ 9 ,adam1 & ha? s9n$ also 9 8 own p]son1 & seal$ ,adam's fir/ rebellion by s _m ?\s& actions l x4 ,e man ha? approv5 ! s9 t fir/ ru9$ man1 & made himself mu* m loa?some nor ,adam 02 !re=e all mank9d may say1 8,we all are z an unclean ?+40 ,n[ f all ?is1 we w\ld gladly discov] unto y :at y\r condition is by s92 if ! ,"l w\ld %9e1 h[ vile w\ld y be6 ,always we mu/ decl>e ?is unto y 9 ! ,"l's "n1 y are all unclean1 n only born 9 s9 & iniquity1 n only h y a body ( dea? )9 y1 t ha? all ! memb]s2 b all ^! memb]s h "o "t or o!r act$ & br\ght =? fruit unto dea?4 ,h[ vile1 !n1 mu/ y be 9 ,god's sight6 ,x is a /range love t y h to y\rselves1 t y _c appreh5d h[ ,god c hate y6 ,b if he f9d s9 9 y1 wond] r h[ he c look ^u y2 we w\ld !n h y to "k ?is1 t !re c be no fell[%ip betwe5 ,god & y 9 y\r natural e/ate4 ,z m5 _c inhabit a vile p]son's h\se1 no m c ,god ent] into y\r s\ls4 ,!re is an absolute necessity ( wa%+1 be=e y c be 8 h\se & temple4 ,ha? t "o s9 ( ,adam made t glori\s p]son s de=m$1 t he c\ld n look on himself1 b cov] himself8 ,& ha? x be5 ( s defil+ a nature1 t x ha? r$\nd$ 9 all ! po/]ity2 &1 z unclean ?+s "u ! law defil$ all !y t\*$1 s ha? t s9 subject$ all ! creatures to corruption8 ,o !n imag9e :at an unspeakable defilem5t mu/ be on u all1 :o are n only guilty ( ,adam's s91 b ( _m ?\s&s beside6 ,if "o s9 h s mu* loa?som5ess 9 x1 :at mu/ s _m out ( numb]1 unit$ 9 "o p]son1 ev5 z 9 u all8 ,no unclean ?+ c ent] into heav5 above3 "k ?is = a tru?1 y _c see ,god's face 9 ! case y are born into4 ,y "k no?+ ( s91 :o wond] t any %\ld g to hell4 ,no1 if y knew any?+ ( s91 y w\ld wond] t ev] ,god %\ld look on su* ca/ out 9 ! op5 field 9 _! blood4 ,next1 ,y mu/ "k ! insuffici5cy ( all ?+s imag9able1 to wa% away s9's fil?9ess1 except ! blood ( ,*ri/4 ,s9ce y are unclean1 d y n ask1 h[ %all we be wa%$8 ,inde$ _m h an easy answ]1 & pass x lightly4 ,! multitude "k no way to cleanse 91 b ! te>s ( rep5tance & m\rn+2 & s1 _m ?9k !mselves clean1 :5 !y run & p\r out a te> z ,esau did = ! bless+4 ,b :at sai? ! ,"l8 8,?\gh ?\ wa% !e ) nitre1 & take !e mu* soap1 yet ?9e iniquity is m>k$40 ,c su* an +ra9$ uncleanness1 c su* an inf9ite spot 9 ! immortal s\l1 be s lightly da%$ out8 ,_m ?9k baptism cleanse? !m1 b 0 n ?is p circumcis$1 z ye are baptiz$8 ,& ,pet] tells u1 x is n ! wa%+ ( wat]1 c4 #a ,pet4 iii4 #ba4 ,sacrifice & (f]+ w n d x4 ,?is p ?\ght1 sure !y _h satisfi$ ,god1 :5 !y br\ght a lamb1 c41 b all ?is is abom9ation4 ,w\ld n _m ( y ?9k y\rselves cleans$ f s91 if y (f]$ all y\r sub/ance1 & ! fruit ( y\r body = ! s9 ( y\r s\l8 ,nay1 b y mu/ see an absolute necessity ( ! op5$ f\nta9 ( ,*ri/'s blood1 t cleanse? f all s94 ,!n we w\ld h y abhor y\rselves 9 du/ & a%es1 & see no?+ 9 all ! creation s vile z y2 look on s9 9 ! sight ( ,god's face1 & h[ unholy w x appe>6 ,!re are _m s9s1 little ones1 t 9 our practice pass = v5al & uncontroll$2 b look on ! fil?y loa?some nature ( all s91 & hate ! lea/ (f5ce1 = x ha? a k9d ( inf9it5ess 9 x1 & blotte? ! s\l1 defile? ! p]son4 ,h[ great a necessity is !re ( cont9ual application to ! f\nta91 ( dwell+ beside x1 t y may wa% daily6 ,david's s (t5 repeat$ & inculcat$ pray]1 8,wa% me1 cleanse me10 c4 ,psalm li41 decl>e? t he ha? appreh5d$ mu* uncleanness 9 s91 t x ne$e? s _m applications ( ! preci\s blood4 ,& y :o h come to ,jesus1 & are clean1 ,o h[ mu* owe y to free grace1 t pass$ by y 9 y\r blood1 & said1 8,live1 x is a "t ( love60 ,h[ /range is x1 t glori\s ,maje/y come? to own de=mity1 & come? to clo! x ) 8 own g>m5ts6 ,praise ! virtue ( t blood1 t is m preci\s ?an ! blood ( bulls & goats1 t c s ?r\ghly purge1 z y %all h no m consci5ce ( s94 ,unclean s9n]s1 wa% y1 make y clean1--!re is a f\nta9 op5$2 ?\gh s9 7 z sc>let1 x c p]fectly *ange ! col\r ( x4 ,if y wa% n :ile ! f\nta9 is op51 x w quickly be seal$ on y1 & !n x %all be said1 :5 ! angel swe>e? by him t live? =ev] & ev]1 t "t %all be no m1 !n %all x be said1 8let him t is unclean be unclean /ill40 ,n[1 cleans+ is (f]$ 9 ! gospel1--if y w love y\r loa?som5ess s well1 z n to dip y\rselves 9 ?is f\nta91 !n let ! unclean be s /ill4 ,y\r rep5tance w nev] *ange y\r col\r1 ?\gh y %\ld melt 9 sorr[3 & !re=e y :o h f\nd a way to be sav$ o!rwise nor7#cjg7 by ,jesus ,*ri/1 y %all be deceiv$4 ,y\r te>s & m\rn+ t y might h _h1 ?\gh ,*ri/ _h nev] come into ! _w1 is all y use to speak (1 & build y\r hope on2 & if y speak ( ,*ri/1 x is 9 su* t]ms z to buy him by su* rep5tance2 s t ! tru? is1 y use b ,*ri/'s "n z a %ad[1 y make no use ( him2 he ne$$ n to h come into ! _w1 = _m ( y c\ld h done z well )\t him4 ,b z _m ( y z _c f9d cleans+1 :o see fil? increase by wa%+1 come to ,*ri/ ,jesus1 & say1 8,if y wilt1 ?\ can/ make me clean10 ,matt viii4 #b4 ,no?+ beside ,jesus c d x--believe 8 suffici5cy4 ,no?+ beside him w d--believe 8 will+ness2 =1 = ?is cause he is an op5 f\nta91 t all may come & draw4 ,s]mon ,,xvi4 ,isaiah lxiv4 #f1 #g4--8;,all our righte\snesses are z fil?y rags1 & we all d fade z a leaf1 & our iniquities1 l ! w9d1 h tak5 u away40 ,n only are ! direct brea*es ( ! comm& uncleanness1 & m5 orig9ally & actually unclean1 b ev5 our holy actions1 our comm&$ duties4 ,take a man's civility1 religion1 & all 8 univ]sal inh]5t righte\sness1--all are fil?y rags4 ,& "h ! *ur* confesse? no?+ b :at ,god accuse? h] (1 ,isa4 lxvi4 #h1 & *ap4 i4 v]4 #aa1 #ab1 #ac1 c4 ,?is p 0 mu* 9 c]emonial & ext]nal duties2 & !re=e !y cri$1 8,! temple ( ! ,"l1 ! temple ( ,"l60 z if ?is w\ld h outcri$ all _! o!r s9s2 !re=e 7 !y pr\d1 & lords 9 _! own e/imation1 & innoc5t1 ,j]4 ii4 #ca1 #ce4 ,!y ?\ght ! _m good s]vices !y did to ,god might comp5se all _! wrongs1 ,mic4 vi4 #f1 #g4 ,!y gave a price to ju/ice = _! s9s1 ev5 a confession ( x1 by (f]+ a lamb1 c4 & a purpose to am5d4 ,b1 lo6 :at s5se ! prophet ha? ( all ?is1 8,"l1 all our righte\snesses0 are fil?y likewise4 ,albeit we h paid ! debt ( s9s ) duties1 yet n[ we see all ^! are s9s !mselves1 & mu/ h ano!r sacrifice2 s t all matt] ( boa/+ is n[ remov$1 & we are /ript nak$ ( all righte\sness4 ,we cov]$ our fil?9ess be=e ) duties1 n[ bo? ! "o & ! o!r is fil?y4 ,we w\ld look ^u two sorts ( righte\snesses1 ! natural man's1 & ! conv]t$ man's1 ^u ! "o's civility & fair pr(ession1 & ^u ! o!r's real or true grace 9 dis*>ge ( duties1 & we %all f9d good reason to conclude bo? ! "o & ! o!r "u fil?9ess1 s t !re is no gr\nd ( boa/+1 no inh]5t righte\sness c make u accept$ be=e ,god4 ,fir/1 !n1 ,:atev] m5 c d f natural pr9ciples1 all ! fl[] & p]fection ( m5's actions1 bo? civil & religi\s1 is b abom9able be=e ,god1 z long z _! p]sons are unju/ifi$4 ,e p]=mance is defil$ by ! uncleanness ( ! p]son2 & !re=e ,god he>e? n s9n]s1 7,john viii417 t is1 unju/ifi$ s9n]s2 ?\gh !y pray mu*1 yet ,god he>e? !m n4 ,& ?is is lively express$ by ,hag4 ii4 #ab1 #ac1 #ad4 ,z ! prie/'s holy g>m5ts & fle% c\ld n make bread or pottage holy1 b ! unclean body c\ld make ^! unclean2 s ?is nation's & p's p]=mances & holy duties1 c\ld n make !m holy1 & _! p]sons clean1 b _! unclean p]sons & actions made all _! p]=mances unclean4 ,! solemn meet+ & sacrifice1 c4 c\ld n make !m accept$1 b _! unclean p]sons made _! solemn meet+s & religi\s duties vile & abom9able 9 ,god's sight3 & ?us to ! unclean all ?+s are unclean1 ev5 _! m9d & consci5ce1 ,tit4 i4 #ae4 ,! unbeliev+ man1 :o is born unclean1 & defil$ ) s mu* orig9al corruption1 & s _m actual transgressions1 defile? all ?+s he t\*e?4 ,z a dead body1 or a lepr\s g>m5t1 "u ! law1 made all unclean x t\*$1 & no?+ c\ld make x holy by t\*+ ( x2 s all y\r civility1 all y\r pr(ession1 w nev] contribute to ! cleans+ ( y\r p]son2 & y\r p]sons %all defile all y\r mo/ clean actions4 ,god love? n t /ock ( ,adam1 & all t gr[e? on x mu/ be hateful2 he is only well-pleas$ 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ) ^? :o are transplant$ out ( rott5 ,adam into ! true v9e ,jesus4 ,x is su* fruit only t c be acceptable2 !re=e1 until y be spr9kl$ ) clean wat]1 & made clean accord+ to ! new cov5ant-way1 y _c please ,god4 ,believe ?is1--y\r s9s & y\r duties are "o1 y\r oa?s & y\r pray]s are 9 ! same acc\nt ) ,god4 ,:at h y !n to build ^u1 :5 all ?is is remov$8 ,y mu/ once he /ript nak$ ( all cov]+s2 & w n y\r nak$ness !n be great8 ,! ,ph>isee w5t away unju/ifi$1 & ! poor rep5t+ s9n] ju/ifi$4 ,:at 0 ! reason8 ,!re are n _m ( y h su* a fair v5ture = heav5 z he _h1--s _m pray]s1 fa/+s1 alms1 to gr\nd y\r hope on4 ,nay1 b all ?is w\ld nev] ju/ify 8 p]son1 because once he 0 unclean1 come ( ,adam1 & _h contract$ m uncleanness1 & all t is l ! lepr\s g>m5t1 defil+ all t come? ne> x2 s t :atev] ha? any dep5d5ce on a son ( ,adam1 mu/ contract fil?9ess4 ,n[1 ,i ask y\r consci5ces1 h y s _m speci\s cov]+s to adorn y\rself )8 ,is n y\r outside spott$1 & n s clean z ! "y civil man & ! religi\s ,ph>isee8 ,c]ta9ly no2 & yet y h no o!r gr\nd to plead ! acceptation ( y\r p]sons ^u1 b only ?is1 y\r pray]s & te>s1 or "s su* duty p]=m$ by y4 ,well1 all is uncleanness1 s9ce y\r p]sons 7 once unclean1--no soap nor nitre c wa% x1 no holy fle% make x holy1 no good wi%es nor duties c make x acceptable4 ,did n ?is p ?9k ( _! duties z mu* z y d8 & _h m reason s to d2 = our congregations h n s mu* =m ( godl9ess z !y _h1 & yet ,god solemnly prote/$ to !m t all _! works 7 defil$1 ev5 ^? :i* !y took to wa% !mselves )4 ,s y\r rep5tance & te>s mu/ be z fil?y z ! s9 y w\ld wa% by x4 ,secondly1 ,! uncleanness ( m5's practice make? unclean p]=mances4 ,unclean h&s make? unclean pray]s1 ,isa4 i4 #ae4 ,:5 m5 g on 9 s91 & use _! memb]s z in/rum5ts ( unrighte\sness aga9/ ,god1 & guilt9ess is above _! head unrep5t$ ( & unp>don$1 !n :atev] ! memb]s act = ,god 9 religi\s duties1 x mu/ be also abom9able2 = w ,god take pray]s f su* a m\?1 t curs+ come? out (8 ,isa4 iii4 #aj1 #aa1 #ab4 ,%all sweet wat] come out ( "o f\nta9 ) bitt]8 ,or c a fig-tree be> bo? ?i/les & grapes8 ,c]ta9ly1 pr(ane conv]sation mu/ make unclean pr(ession2 & !re=e y\r com+ to ! *ur* & ord9ances1 y\r pray+ 9 y\r families1 or su* l1 mu/ ( necessity be defil$1 s9ce out ( ! same m\? come? curs+1 rail+1 ly+1 fil?y spee*es4 ,y\r tongues are s (t5 employ$ 9 ,god's di%on\r1 to blaspheme 8 "n1 to sl&] y\r neighb\rs1 to reproa* ! sa9ts1 t all y\r pray]s mu/ be ( ! same /amp1 & z bitt] z ! o!r /ream ( y\r actions4 ,:5 y /ret* =? y\r h&s to make _m pray]s1 to take ! bread & w9e1 %all n ,god hide 8 face f su* h&s z are unclean ) _m abom9ations1 "s murd]+1 "s abus+ _! neighb\rs1 "s sabba? break+1 "s fil?9ess8 ,h[ (t h y\r h&s & feet s]v$ y to evil turns8 ,& !re=e1 y\r good turns w nev] come 9 remembrance4 ,nay1 believe x1 y _c be he>d ( ,god1 :ile y cov] any (f5ce4 ,& ?is ,i may say 9 g5]al1 ev5 to ! sa9ts2 any kn[n s9 giv5 way to1 & ent]ta9$ )\t controlm5t1 )\t wre/l+ aga9/ x1 h9d]e? ! acceptation ( y\r solemn approa*es4 ,if y\r he>t reg>d iniquity1 %all ,god he>8 ,psal4 lxvi4 #ah4 ,no1 believe x1 ! lea/ s9 t y may judge at fir/ v5ial1 & !n give x tol]ation & indulg5ce1 %all sep>ate betwe5 ,god's face & y4 ,y\r pray]s are abom9ation1 because ( su* an idol p]k$ up 9 ! he>t beside ,god1 t gette? ! hon\r & wor%ip due to him1 & ,god mu/ answ] y accord+ to x1 ,ezek4 xix4 #a1 #c1 #d4 ,god w n be inquir$ ( su* z give all[ance to s91 ,ezek4 xiv4 #b-d4 ,&1 on ! o!r h&1 no s91 h[ great & he9\s soev]1 c h9d] ,god's graci\s acceptation1 :5 s\ls fly unto ,jesus & turn _! back ^u s91 or give? x no he>t all[ance4 ,& to ! multitude ,i say1 all t y d or t\* 9 a duty mu/ be defil$1 because y\r :ole way is unclean1 ,hag4 ii4 #ab-ad4 ,?9k y to s9 all ! week ?r\gh1 & wor%ip ,god on ! ,sabba?8 ,w y lie1 swe>1 commit adult]y1 rail & curse1 & come & /& be=e me1 sai? ! ,"l8 ,no1 c]ta9ly1 y _c be accept$4 ,& w y hate re=mation 9 y\r lives1 & yet take 8 cov5ant 9 y\r m\?1 & call y\rselves by 8 "n1 8,*ri/ians80 ,& %all n ,god *all5ge y = t1 z mu* z = y\r swe>+1 & curs+1 & ly+1 c48 ,inde$ ! ,"l putte? all 9 "o roll1 & y ne$ n please y\rselves 9 su* ?+s1 ,psal4 i4 #af2 ,j]4 vii4 #i1 #aj2 = x is all "o to y to g to tav]n to dr9k1 & come to ! s]mon1--to blaspheme ,god's "n1 & call on x2 because ! pr(anity ( ! "o defile? ! o!r1 & ! hol9ess ( ! o!r _c make y holy4 ,?irdly1 ,! natural man's p]=mances want ! uprightness1 reality1 & s9c]ity t is requir$4 ,x is b a pa9t$ tomb1 full ( rott5ness )92 x is b a %ad[ )\t sub/ance1 = he wante? ! spiritual "p ( wor%ip1 :i* ,god c>e? =1 :o w be wor%ipp$ 89 _s & 9 tru?10 ,john iv4 #bd4 ,n[1 :at is x t ! mo/ "p ( y c speak (1 b an outside ( "s few duties1 soon numb]$8 ,y he> ! prea*+1 & y\r he>ts w&] ab\t y\r bus9ess4 ,y he>1 & are n s mu* affect$ z y w\ld be to he> "s old /ory or fable told y4 ,a /age play act$ be=e ?is g5]ation w\ld move !m m ?an ! gospel do?2 s t ,*ri/ may take up ?is lam5tation1 8,we h pip$ to y1 & y h n danc$2 lam5t$ to y1 & y h n m\rn$40 ,y use to tell ov] "s words 9 y\r pray]s1 & are n s s]i\s 9 any approa* to ,god1 z 9 tw5ty o!r ?+s ( ! _w4 ,:atev] y plead ( y\r he>t's rightness1 & h rec\rse to x1 :5 y\r conv]sation _c def5d y1 yet y\r he>ts are ! wor/ ( all1 & h no uprightness t[>ds ,god2 = y "k t :at duties y g ab\t1 x is n f an inw>d pr9ciple1 b f education1 or cu/om1 or con/ra9t4 ,are y upright1 :5 y are =c$1 = fe> ( c5sure1 to come "h1 or to pray at home8 ,is t s9c]ity & spiritual wor%ip8 ,& = ! m poli%$ & ref9$ pr(essors1 y h ?is mo? 9 y\r p]=mances1 & ?is fly to make y\r o9tm5t to /9k1 t y d mu* to be se5 ( m54 ,!re=e1 :at little f]v\r ( _s is 9 secret duties1 !re y may measure y\r attitude & y\r life4 ,& ,o6 h[ we>isome1 h[ lifeless are secret approa*es6 ,y w\ld n h _m err&s to ,god1 if y ?\ght no body look$ ^u y4 ,& = spirituality1 x is a my/]y 9 all m5's practice4 ,:o directe? 8 duty to ,god's glory8 ,if y get "s fla% ( lib]ty1 y h y\r desire2 b :o misse? ,god's pres5ce 9 duties1 :i* a _w w approve8 ,:o g m\rn+ z )\t ! sun1 ev5 :5 y h ! sun%9e ( ord9ances1 & walk 9 ! light ( !m8 ,&1 ,f\r?ly1 ,?\gh y\r p]=mances _h uprightness ( he>t go+ along1 & mu* affection 9 !m1 yet all are fil?y1 because ( want ( fai? 9 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,:5 y make y\r duties a cov]+ ( y\r s9s1 & ?9k to satisfy ,god's ju/ice = ! re/ ( y\r faults1 by do+ "s po9t ( y\r duty1 !n x _c *oose b be pollut$ 9 8 sight4 ,& ?is v ?+ 0 ! cause ( ,god's reject+ ! ,jews' righte\sness1 ev5 because !y did n look to ! end ( ! my/]y1 ,*ri/ ,jesus3 did n pull by ! vail ( c]emonies1 to see ! immaculate ,lamb ( ,god sla9 = s92 & !re=e do? ! ,"l s qu>rel ) !m1 z if he _h nev] comm&$ !m to d su* ?+s1 ,isa4 i4 #ab1 #ac1 8,:o ha? requir$ ^! ?+s at y\r h&s8 ,br+ no m va9 oblations20 all is abom9ation4 ,ev5 z ,god %\ld say to y1 :5 y come to ! *ur*1 ,:o requir$ y to come8 ,:o comm&$ y to come to he> ! prea*+8 ,:at h y to d to pray8 ,:at w>rant h y to communicate8 ,all y\r pray+1 he>+1 communicat+1 is abom9ation2 :o comm&$ y to d ^! ?+s8 ,w\ld y n ?9k x a fooli% "q8 ,y w\ld soon answ]1 t ,god himself comm&$ y1 & w he n let u d 8 bidd+8 ,inde$ ?is p1 no d\bt1 h said s 9 _! he>t1 & wond]$ :at x meant4 ,nay1 b "h is ! my/]y1--y g ab\t ^! comm&$ duties n 9 a comm&$ way1 & s ! ob$i5ce is b rebellion4 ,y br+ (f]+s & inc5se1 & ?9k t ,i am pacifi$ :5 y br+ alms1--y judge y h giv5 me a recomp5ce2 :]eas1 all t is m9e1 & :at pleasure h ,i 9 ^! ?+s8 ,i nev] appo9t$ y sacrifices = ?is end1 b to lead y into ! k ( my ,son1 :i* is to be sla9 9 ! fulness ( "t1 & by "o (f]+ to p]fect all4 ,i comm&$ y to look on ,jesus ,*ri/ sla91 9 ! sla9 ,lamb1 & s to expect remission & salvation 9 him2 b y nev] look$ to m nor ! c]emony1 & made t y\r savi\r & m$iator2 & !re=e x is all abom9ation4 ,:5 y slay a lamb1 & (f] inc5se1 x is all "o ?+ z to cut (f a dog's neck1 or kill a man4 ,s may ! ,"l say to ?is g5]ation1 ,i comm& y to pray1 to rep5t & m\rn = s91 to come & he> ! ^w2 b )al y mu/ d5y all ^!1 & c\nt y\rselves unpr(itable s]vants2 y mu/ s+ly ca/ y\r s\l's burd5 on ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,b n[1 sai? ! ,"l1 :o comm&$ y\r rep5tance8 ,= :5 y sit d[n to pray1 or come 9 public to confess s9 be=e ! congregation1 y ?9k y are wa%54 ,:5 y h said1 y h s9n$1 & if y come to ! l5g? ( te>s & sorr[1 ,o !n1 sure y are p>don$1 ?\gh 9 ! meantime y h no ?\ght ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & "k no use ( him6 ,!re=e1 sai? ! ,"l1 :o comm&$ y to d ^! ?+s8 ,y ?9k y h satisfi$ = y\r s91 :5 y pay a p5alty2 b :o require? ?is8 ,i w reckon ) y = ^!1 z well z ! s9s y pray & m\rn =1 because y d n s+ly look to ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,n[1 if he _h nev] come to ! _w1 y\r gr\nd ( confid5ce w\ld n fail y2 = y might h pray$ z mu*1 m\rn$ & confess$1 & promis$ am5dm5t2 & s y pass by ! ,son ( ,god1 9 :om only ! ,fa!r is well-pleas$4 ,?9k1 !n1 ^u ?is1--:atev] y make y\r righte\sness1 !re ne$e? no o!r ?+ to make x fil?y1 b to make x y\r righte\sness4 ,y\r confid5ce 9 y\r good he>t to ,god1 pray] day & night1 & su* l1 is ! mo/ loa?some ?+ 9 ,god's eyes4 ,except y come to ?is1 to c\nt y\r pray]s1 z ,god do?1 among y\r oa?s2 to c\nt y\r solemn duties among pr(ane sc&al\s actions1 z ! ,"l do?1 ,isa4 i4 & lxvi4 #c1 !n c]ta9ly1 y d adorn y\rselves ) !m1 & cov] y\r nak$ness ( o!r faults ) su* leaves z ,adam did1 b y %all be m discov]$4 ,y\r g>m5t is z fil?y z t x hide?1 ev5 because y make t use ( x to hide y\r s9 & cov] x4 ,next1 ,! ,"l's *ildr5 h no gr\nd ( boa/+ ei!r1 f _! own righte\sness2 ! holie/ sa9t on e>? mu/ abhor himself 9 du/ & a%es1 & holy ,isaiah jo9e? himself 9 ) a pr(ane p4 ,:5 he come? to ,god to be ju/ifi$1 he come? among ! ungodly1--he br+e? no righte\sness ) him1 he come? 9 among !m t "w n4 ,n[1 y %all f9d good gr\nd :y x mu/ be s3 ,i4 ,!re are ord9>ily _m blemi%es 9 our holie/ actions1 spots ^u our cleane/ g>m5ts2 (t5 =mality eate? up ! life ( duties1 & repres5te? a body )\t a s\l 9 x4 ,y sit d[n to pray out ( cu/om1 morn+ & ev5+2 & if !re 7 no m to prove x1 ?is may suffice4 ,:5 pray y b at su* times8 ,y h an ord9>y1 & g n by x4 ,no advantage is tak5 ( provid5ce1 no necessity con/ra9e? :5 occasion (f]e?2 & s x is l ! _w's appo9t$ h\rs4 ,h[ great deadness & indisposition creepe? 96 s t ?is is ! ord9>y compla9t2 yea1 all pray]s are fill$ ) x1--sc>cely any room = o!r petitions1 because ( ! want ( frame = pray] itself4 ,! ^w is he>d z a disc\rse1 & on :om ha? x op]ation to /ir up affections1 ei!r ( joy or ( trembl+8 ,*ri/ians1 y come n to he> ,god speak1 & s y meet ) empty ord9ances--,god is n 9 !m4 ,h[ (t5 d crook$ & s9i/] ends creep 91 & bias ! _s6 ,m5 ask1 to sp5d on _! lu/s1 & to satisfy _! own ambition4 ,"s w\ld h m grace to be m em95t1 or to h a m pleasant life2 & ?is is b ! seek+ to sp5d on y\r lu/s4 ,if affection run 9 ! *annel ( a duty1 x is (t5 muddy1 & runne? ?r\gh our corruptions3 lib]ty 9 duties is pr9cipl$ ) c>nal affection & self-love4 ,w n (t5 ! w9d ( applause 9 company fill ! sails1 & make y\r c\rse swift] & fre] nor :5 y are alone8 ,& (t5 mu* love to a p>ticul>7#cjh7 make? m 9 seek+ x4 ,& t :i* is a mo? to eat up & consume all our duties is conceit & self-confid5ce 9 go+ ab\t !m1 & attribut+ to ourselves aft] !m4 ,x is b v r>e t any man bo? act$ f ,jesus ,*ri/ z ! pr9ciple1 & also putte? ov] 8 "w on ,*ri/ s+ly z ! end4 ,alas6 too (t5 d m5 draw out ( ,*ri/'s fulness1 & raise up _! own glory ^u x1 & adorn !mselves ) ! spoils ( 8 hon\r2 = we use to pray f a habit ( x1 & g to x z m5 acqua9t$ ) x1 & :5 we get any satisfaction to our own m9ds1 ,o h[ do? ! s\l return on itself1 & goe? n =w>d z x goe?6 ,x is s well pleas$ ) itself1 :5 x gette? lib]ty to approa*1 t x do? n put all ov] on ,jesus1 & take %ame to itself4 ,z long z !re is a body ( dea? )91 hol9ess _c be pure & unmix$2 our duties run ?r\gh a dirty *annel1 & _c *oose b contract fil?4 ,:ile s9 lodge? "u "o ro( s ne> grace1 grace mu/ be 9 its ex]cise m>r$2 & !re=e ! holy apo/le mu/ cry1 ,rom4 vii4 #ai4 8,! good t ,i w\ld1 ,i d n3 b ! evil :i* ,i w\ld n1 t ,i d10 & v]se #bd1 8,o wret*$ man t ,i am6 :o %all deliv] me f ! body ( ?is dea?80 ,,ii4 ,?\gh !re 7 n su* blemi%es & spots 9 ! face ( our righte\sness1 yet x is "h 9 a /ate ( imp]fection1 & b 9 its m9ority1 & s mu/ be fil?y 9 ! ,"l's sight4 ,x 0 p]fect hol9ess1 accord+ to ! p]fect rule ( ,god's law1 t ,adam 0 to be ju/ifi$ by1 accord+ to ! cov5ant ( works2 exact ob$i5ce1 n "o want+1--or else all t c be done1 came %ort ( righte\sness3 "o brea* br+e? ! curse on4 ,all ob$i5ce1 if !re be a fail+ 9 a little1 w n br+ ! bless+ on3 he t do? all1 live?2 & he t do? n all1 is curs$4 ,& !re=e1 ,*ri/ians1 all y d _c comm5d y\r p]sons to ,god1 = if he exam9e y by ! rule ( ! law1 ,o h[ %ort w ! holie/ come6 ,paul & ,isaiah d>e n come into su* a reckon+2 nei!r is all obey$1 nor any 9 ! measure & mann] comm&$4 ,& !re=e1 y might cry d[n all y\r p]=mances1 :5 y c\ld *all5ge !m ) no p>ticul> blot1 ) ?is--all is %ort ( ! comm&1 & inf9itely %ort4 ,i h be5 aim+ at hol9ess s long1 ,i h /ret*$ out my /r5g?1 & :at h ,i atta9$8 ,x may be1 ,i h out/ripp$ equals1 & !re seeme? to be "s di/ance betwe5 me & o!rs2 nay1 b ! comm& is unspeakably m be=e me nor ,i am be=e o!rs4 ,i h rea*$ b a span ( t b\ndless p]fection ( hol9ess2 x is b a gra9 weight ( ! et]nal weight ( grace1 & ,i mu/ =get x1 & /& be=e ,god1 z if ,i _h lo/ m9d ( duties1 appe> 9 8 pres5ce z if ,i _h atta9$ no?+2 = ! l5g? t is be=e my h& dr[ne? up all atta9m5ts4 ,,iii4 ,nay1 b put ! case 7 man p]fect1 yet %\ld he n "k 8 s\l1 b despise 8 life3 ! ,"l putte? no tru/ 9 8 s]vants1 & 8 angels he *>ge? ) folly1 & ! heav5s are n clean 9 8 sight2 h[ !n mu/ man be abom9able1 t ha? 8 f\ndation 9 ! du/1 & dr9ke? 9 iniquity l wat]8 ,h[ %\ld ,god magnify him8 or he be righte\s t is born ( a woman8 ,job xxv4 #d1 #f2 xv4 #ad1 #ae2 & iv4 #ah1 #ai4 ,job 0 a great l5g? 9 ! sight ( 8 own vil5ess & ,god's hol9ess1 :5 he saw ?is1 8,?\gh ,i 7 p]fect1 yet ,i w\ld n "k x1 b despise x2 ,i w\ld n answ] him1 ?\gh ,i 7 righte\s10 *ap4 ix4 #ad1 #ae1 #ba4 ,s unspeakably pure & clean is 8 hol9ess1 t all creat$ hol9ess ha? a spot 9 x be=e 81 & evani%e?1 z ! />s disappe> :5 ! sun rise?1 :i* seem some?+ 9 ! d>kness4 ,! angels' hol9ess1 ! heav5's glory1 is no?+ to him1 be=e :om ! nations are z no?+2 s t x is all ! wond] ( ! _w1 t ev] ,god /oop$ s f> bel[ himself1 ev5 to righte\s ,adam1 z to make su* a cov5ant ) him1 to acc\nt him righte\s 9 ob$i5ce4 8,:at is man t ?\ %\ld/ magnify him8 ,:5 ,i look to ! heav5s1 & ! sun1 ! "w ( ?9e h&s1 ,"l1 :at is man80 ,:at is innoc5t man 9 8 integrity1 t ?\ %\ld/ magnify him1 to give him a place to /& be=e !e1 magnify him to be a p>ty-contractor ) ?y glori\s ,maje/y8 ,psalm viii4 #d-f4 ,b n[1 :5 ?is cov5ant is brok51 x is become impossible to a son ( ,adam ev] to /& be=e ,god 9 8 p]fection1 =1 h[ %\ld man be righte\s t is born ( a woman8 ,job xv4 #ad4 ,s9ce we once s9n$1 h[ %\ld our righte\sness ev] come 9 remembrance8 ,!re=e ha? ,god *os5 ano!r way to cov] man's wick$ness & righte\sness bo?1 ) 8 own righte\sness1 8 ,son's div9e human righte\sness1 :i* is s suit$ 9 8 inf9ite wisdom = u4 ,x is a man's righte\sness1 t x may agree ) m51 & be a fit g>m5t to cov] !m2 x is ,god's righte\sness1 t x may be beautiful 9 ,god's eyes1 = he see? 8 own image 9 x4 ,& x is n ! creat$ inh]5t righte\sness ( sa9ts glorifi$1 t %all be _! upp] g>m5t1 t %all be _! heav5 & glory-suit1 s to speak4 ,!y w n glory 9 ?is1 b only 9 ! ,lamb's righte\sness = ev]more4 ,sa9t-hol9ess mu/ h a cov]+ above1 = x _c cov] our nak$ness2 & all ! songs ( ^? t foll[ ! ,lamb make m5tion ( 8 righte\sness1 ev5 ( 8 only4 ,! ,lamb is ! light & sun ( ! city1 ! ,lamb is ! temple ( x2 9 a ^w1 he is all t is beautiful & glori\s4 ,e sa9t ha? put on ! ,"l ,jesus1 & is p]fect ?r\gh 8 comel9ess4 ,at lea/1 if ! hol9ess ( spirits ( j m5 made p]fect be ! glori\s habit above2 yet all ! beauty & glory ( x is f ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ^: image x is1 & ! ,_s ^: "w x is4 ,x %all be /ill true1 all--all our righte\sness1 z ours1 is fil?y2 & all hol9ess1 z x ha? a relation to u1 _c please ,god4 ,x mu/ be spott$ be=e 8 pure eyes2 b only x is accept$ & clean1 z x is ,*ri/'s & ! ,_s's1 z x is 8 own g>m5t put ^u u1 & 8 own comel9ess mak+ u p]fect4 ,x is n s mu* ! inh]5t cleanness ( ! ,sa9ts' robes t make? !m beautiful 9 8 eyes1 z ?is1 t !y are wa%$ 9 ! blood ( ! ,lamb1 ,rev4 vii4 #ad4 ,n[1 f all ?is we w\ld speak a ^w to two sorts ( y4 ,fir/1 ,!re is "o great po9t ( religion t is ! pr9cipal & f\ndation ( all o!r1 ev5 free ju/ification by fai? 9 ,jesus1 )\t our own righte\sness2 & ! mo/ "p /umble "h 9 ! entry4 ,x is ! greate/ ob/ruction ( s\ls com+ to ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ev5 ! ignorant & bl9d conceit & fancy t almo/ e man ha? ( himself & 8 own p]=mances2 ! _w w n make _m believe ! half ( ! evil ( !mselves t is spok5 9 ! ^w4 ,if y h a g5]al conviction ( s9fulness & mis]y1 yet y ?9k to help x4 ,if y s91 y use to make am5ds1 run to y\r pray]s & rep5tance to give ,god a recomp5ce1 & satisfy y\r own consci5ces4 ,speak n[1 is n ?is ! way y ?9k to be sav$8 ,i %all d :at ,i c1 pray & m\rn = s92 & :at ,i am n able to d1 ,god mu/ =give2 y w d all y are able or c1 & ,god's m]cy mu/ come 9 to supply ! want ( y\r righte\sness4 ,b ?is is to put a new piece ( clo? 9 an old g>m5t1 to make ! r5t worse4 ,_m ( y h no o!r gr\nd ( confid5ce 9 ! _w1 no?+ to answ] ! *all5ge ( consci5ce or satisfy ju/ice1 b ?is1--,i rep5t1 ,i am sorry1 ,i m\rn1 ,i %all am5d1 ,i resolve nev] to d ! l aga94 ,n[1 !n1 f ?is gr\nd we w\ld decl>e unto y1 9 ! ,"l's "n1 y are yet unclean1 bo? 9 p]sons & actions unju/ifi$1 because y h no o!r cov]+ b y\r own duties & p]=mances3 & let ^! be exam9$1 & weigh$ 9 ! balance ( ! sanctu>y1 & !y w be f\nd light4 ,all y\r righte\sness1 sai? ! ,"l1 is fil?9ess2 y are unclean1 y _c d5y1 bo? by bir? & education1--y h (t5 defil$ y\rselves ) s9s1 y mu/ confess4 ,n[1 ,i ask y1 ,h[ w y cov] t uncleanness & nak$ness8 ,h[ w y hide x f ,god's eyes & y\r own consci5ces8 ,y "k no way b ?is1--,i w pray1 ,i w rep5t & am5d4 ,s !n y cov] y\rself ) pray]1 ) sorr[ & te>s1 & a resolution ( am5d+4 ,?is1 !n1 is all y\r cov]+ & ornam5t1--some?+ done by y1 z _m w make ! w+s ( two good works /ret* !mselves out s f> z to cov] & hide a multitude ( (f5ces betwe5 !m4 ,!re=e ,i decl>e1 9 ! ,"l ,jesus 8 "n1 unto y1 ^: consci5ce mu/ g along 9 ! ackn[l$gm5t & own+ ( y\r case1 t y h cov]$ y\rselves ) y\r own righte\sness1 t y h tak5 z fil?y rags to cov] y\r nak$ness & s9 )1 z y\r s9s are1 & s y h made an addition to y\r uncleanness1 y are m unclean by y\r pray]s & rep5tance ?an be=e2 & s ,god is ( m pure eyes ?an to look graci\sly on su* z y are4 ,y h gone ab\t to e/abli% y\r own righte\sness1 & h n kn[n ! righte\sness ( ,god1 & s y h come %ort ( x2 y are yet p]sons 9 a /ate ( enmity1--,god is y\r judge1 y are rebels4 ,x conc]ns y mu* to he$ ?is well1 to judge ( y\r own actions & p]sons z ,god judge? ( !m2 = if ,god %all judge "o way1 & y judge ano!r way1 y may be f> mi/ak5 9 ! end4 ,if y h s good an op9ion ( y\rselves & y\r duties1 t y c plead int]e/ 9 ,god = !m1 & absolve y\rselves f su* gr\nds2 & if ,god h n ! same judgm5t1 b r ?9k z evil ( y\r pray]s z ( y\r curs+1 & abhor ! ?+ t satisfie? y1 w x n be dreadful 9 ! end8 ,= 8 judgm5t %all /&1 & y w succumb 9 judgm5t1 s9ce y cross$ ,god's m9d4 ,!re=e we w\ld h y solidly dr9k 9 ?is pr9ciple ( religion2--t man is s unclean1 & ,god s abhorre? him1 t :atev] he do? or c d1 x _c make him righte\s2 t no good action c make him acceptable1 & take away ! uncleanness ( ! evil actions2 & t any s9ful action take? away all ! cleanness ( ! good actions4 ,once believe ?is1--if ,i %\ld sweat out my life 9 s]v+ ,god1 & nev] rise (f my knees1 if ,i %\ld give my body to ! fire = ! tru?1 if ,i %\ld melt away 9 te>s = s91 all ?is is b fil?y rags1 & ,i c nev] be accept$ ( ,god = all t1 b ! matt] ( my condemnation gr[e?1--if ,i ju/ify myself my own m\? proves me p]v]se3 ,god ne$e? no m b my good de$s to condemn me =1 9 all ju/ice3 & !re=e x is a ?+ impossible1--,i w nev] put =? a h&1 or op5 a m\? ^u t acc\nt any m4 ,i w s]ve ,god1 because x is my duty1 b life ,i w n expect by my s]vice2 :5 ,i h done all1 x is :olly m]cy t ,i am accept$1 my good works %all nev] come 9 remembrance2 ,i resolve to be f\nd1 n hav+ my own righte\sness4 ,i w appe> among ! ungodly s9n]s1 z "o t ha? no righte\sness1 t ,i may be ju/ifi$ only by fai? 9 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,i say1 dr9k 9 ?is tru?1 & let x settle 9 y\r he>ts1 & !n we w\ld he> numb]s cry1 8,o :at %all ,i d to be sav$80 ,n[1 ,secondly1 ,z = y :o h fl$ unto ,*ri/'s righte\sness only1 & h ca/ away y\r own z dung & dross1 z fil?y rags2 z y h done "r 9 ! po9t ( ju/ification1 judge s likewise aft] x4 ,we w\ld exhort y to judge s ( y\r be/ actions t are ! fruits ( ! ,_s1 judge s ( !m z y h a h& 9 !m4 8,all our righte\sness40 ,m>k1 ,isaiah1 a holy prophet1 jo9e? himself 9 ) ! multitude4 ,& ! tru? is1 ! m hol9ess1 ! m humility & self-abas+2 = :at is hol9ess1 ,i pray y1 b self-d5ial1 ! abas+ ( ! creature1 & exalt+ ( ,*ri/ ,jesus8 ,?is is ! cross t ! sa9ts mu/ all be>1 8,d5y y\rself1 & foll[ me40 ,grace do? n swell m5 above o!rs2 x is gifts1 su* z k1 t puffe? up2 *>ity or love puffe? n up4 ,m5 are naturally high-m9d$1 = pride 0 ! fir/ s9 ( ,adam1 & grace come? to level m51 to make ! high m\nta9s valleys = ,*ri/'s *>iot2 x make? m5 /oop l[ to ent] ! door ( ! k+dom4 ,!re=e1 if y h atta9$ any measure beyond o!rs1 if y w\ld prove x real grace & hol9ess1 d n exalt y\rselves above o!rs1 be n high-m9d$1 come d[n & sit among ! ungodly1 among ! unclean1 & let n grace giv5 dim9i% ! l[ e/imation ( y\rself 9 y\rself4 ,!re is a gr[+ t is b a fancy1 & m5's conceit2 :5 m5 gr[ above ord9ances1 above o!r ,*ri/ians1 & c see none or few ,*ri/ians b !mselves1 su* a gr[? is n real4 ,x is b fancy1 x is b swell+ & w9d1 & mu/ be prick$ to let x out4 ,a holy prophet came 9 among an unclean p2 he did n say1 8,/& by1 ,i am holi] ?an ?\40 ,su* a man z c f9d no ,*ri/ian ab\t him1 ev5 ?\gh to ! judgm5t ( all o!rs1 !y seek ,god m ?an he1 su* a man ha? n real solid grace1--8 hol9ess is pr(ane hol9ess1 & pr\d hol9ess2 = true hol9ess is humble hol9ess1 & 9 hon\r pref]re? o!rs4 ,!re is a great fault among ^? :o h fl$ to ,*ri/'s righte\sness 9 ju/ification1 t !y use to come full f duties1 z a /oma* f a honeycomb4 ,(ttimes we make our lib]ty & access to ,god ! gr\nd ( our acceptation2 & accord+ to ! ebb+s & fl[+s ( our inh]5t righte\sness1 s do? ! fai? & confid5ce ( ju/ification ebb & fl[4 ,*ri/ians1 ?is ought n to be2 9 s do+1 y make y\r own righte\sness y\r righte\sness be=e ,god2 = :5 ! unsatisfaction 9 ! po9t ( duty make? y "q y\r int]e/ s (t51 is n ! satisfaction ( y\r m9ds 9 duties made ! gr\nd ( y\r plead+ int]e/8 ,give y lib]ty & access1 y c believe any?+2 remove x1 & y c believe no?+4 ,c]ta9ly ?is is a s&y f\ndation1--y ought to build no?+ on p]=mances1 y %\ld be z vile 9 y\r own eyes1 & ?9k y\r nak$ness z op51 :5 y come ne>e/ ,god1 :5 y h mo/ livel9ess1 z :5 he hide? 8 face1 & duty )]e?4 ,w fil?y rags be y\r ornam5t8 ,no1 ,*ri/ians4 ,be m acqua9t$ ) ! unspott$ righte\sness ( ! immaculate ,lamb ( ,god1 & f9d z great necessity ( cov]+ y\r cleane/ duties ) x1 z y\r f\le/ faults1 & ?us %all y be kept /ill humble & vile 9 y\r own eyes1 & h cont9ual employm5t = ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,y\r be/ e/ate %\ld n puff y up1 & y\r wor/ e/ate %\ld n ca/ y d[n2 !re=e be mu* 9 ! se>* ( ! fil?9ess ( y\r holy actions4 ,?is 7 a spiritual /udy1 a noble discov]y to unb[el y\r duties1 to divide !m1 & to give unto ,god :at is ,god's1 & take unto y\rselves :at is y\r own4 ,! discov]y ( fil?9ess 9 !m ne$e? n h9d] 8 praise2 & ! discov]y ( grace 9 !m ne$e? n m> y\r %ame4 ,god ha? mo/ glory :5 we h mo/ %ame2 ^! two gr[ 9 j proportion1--s mu* is tak5 f ,god z is giv5 to ! creature4 ,?irdly1 ,we w\ld also press y f ?is gr\nd to long mu* to be clo!d ^u ) immortality1 to put (f ! fil?y rags ( "t & e>?-righte\sness1 & to be clo!d ^u ) ! :ite robes ( ! righte\sness ( ! sa9ts4 ,z y w\ld dwell ne> ! f\nta9 "h1 & be /ill wa%+ y\r g>m5ts1 & (f]+ all y\r sacrifices 9 him :o sanctifie? all1 s w\ld y pant & ?ir/ = ?is spotless g>m5t ( glory4 ,glory is no?+ b p]fect hol9ess1 hol9ess wa%5 & made clean 9 ! ,lamb's blood4 ,y\r rags are = ! prison & = soj\rn+2 :5 y come to y\r ,fa!r's h\se1 y\r raim5t %all be *ang$4 ,!re=e1 ,*ri/ians1 e "o ( y aspire high]4 ,sit n d[n 9 atta9m5ts2 =get :at is beh9d1 & press =w>d4 ,let p]fect hol9ess be 9 y\r eye & purpose1 sit n beh9d x4 ,all our "t-duties h mu* fil?9ess1--long = ! pure /ream t wat]s ! city above4 ,grace is n 9 its native place1 x is corrupt$ & mix$ "h3 heav5 is ! own elem5t ( x1 & !re is grace )\t mixture4 ,und]value all y\r p]=mances1 till y be above1 :]e t :i* is 9 "p %all be done away1 :]e no unclean ?+ ent]e?4 ,f\r?ly1 ,?is likewise holde? out to y a cont9ual necessity ( wa%+4 ,y mu/ take up h\se beside ! f\nta9 op5$ 9 ! h\se ( ,david2 & nev] look on any piece ( inh]5t righte\sness1 b see a necessity ( dipp+ x 9 ! ,lamb's blood4 ,& !re=e %\ld y pray always 9 ,*ri/'s "n1 t ! pray] :i*1 ( itself1 w\ld be ca/ z dung on our face1 may h a sweet sav\r f him4 ,cov] y\r hol9ess ) ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 & make m5tion ( x only4 ,s]mon ,,xvii4 ,isaiah lxiv4 #f4--8;,& we all d fade z a leaf1 & our iniquities1 l ! w9d1 h tak5 u away40 ,"h !y jo9 ! puni%m5t ) ! des]v+ cause1 _! uncleanness & _! iniquities1 & s take x ^u !m1 & subscribe to ! righte\sness ( ,god's deal+4 ,we w\ld say ?is mu* 9 g5]al--,fir/1 ,nobody ne$e? to qu>rel ,god = 8 deal+4 ,he w always be ju/ifi$ :5 he is judg$4 ,if ! ,"l deal m %>ply ) y ?an ) o!rs1 y may judge !re is a diff]5ce betwe5 y\r condition & !irs1 z well z 9 ! ,"l's disp5sation1 ev5 z ?is p d1 v]4 #e1 #f4 ,x is a /range say+1 ,lam4 iii4 #cc4 ,! ,"l 8do? n afflict will+ly1 nor grieve ! *ildr5 ( m540 ,t is1 z we conceive1 ! ,"l ha? n su* pleasure 9 trampl+ on m51 z he might d on ! du/ ( 8 feet4 ,?\gh he be absolute sov]eign ,"l ( ! creature1 & m5 be b z ! du/ ( 8 feet1 & he may d ) 8 own :at he please?1 & none ask1 :at do/ ?\8 yet ! ,"l use? n to walk accord+ to 8 own absolut5ess1--he ha? ano!r ord9>y rule :]eby he worke?1 a rule ( ju/ice & equity4 ,especially 9 ! puni%+ ( m51 he use? n to afflict m5 = 8 pleasure1 z tyrants use to de/roy _! p4 ,! ,"l ex]cise? 8 sov]eignty ano!r way1 & if he be absolute & unlimit$ 9 any ?+1 x is 9 %[+ m]cy on m54 ,b 9 judgm5t1 !re may be /ill "s reason gott5 = x 9 ! creature beside ! w ( ,god2 s t1 to speak ) rev]5ce ( 8 maje/y1 /rokes are (t5 drawn out ( 8 h&s4 ,he gette? s mu* provocation ere he /rike1 & holde? (f s long1--?reat5e?1 & give? w>n+ ?us be=e /rokes1 z if x 7 aga9/ 8 w to lay on1 z if 8 he>t 7 brok5 ) u4 ,secondly1 ,if m5 knew !mselves & _! own s9fulness1 !y w\ld n *all5ge ,god ) unrighte\sness1 b put _! m\? 9 ! du/1 & keep sil5ce4 ,& x is f ?is gr\nd1 t ?is p d n *>ge ,god4 ,s9 is ( su* inf9ite des]t & dem]it1 because aga9/ inf9ite maje/y1 t ,god _c g beyond x 9 puni%m5t2 & !re=e ,j]emiah1 :5 he is wad+ out ( ! deep wat]s ( sore temptation & sad disc\ragem5t1 pit*e? & ca/e? an*or at ?is solid gr\nd1 8,x is ( ! ,"l's m]cy t we are n consum$10 ,lam4 iii4 #bb4 ,:at6 d ,i mean ?us to *>ge ,god1 z if he dealt rigor\sly8 ,no1 no3 ,x is 8 m]cy t a remnant is left1--our /rokes are n pure ju/ice1 our cup is mix$1 m]cy is ! greate/ "p4 ,:atev] is beh9d utt] de/ruction1 :atev] is bel[ ! des]t ( s91 :i* is hell & damnation1 all ?is mu/ be reckon$ up to m]cy4 ,t ,i am yet alive1 & s may h hope1 ?is is m]cy1 8,= :y %\ld a liv+ man compla980 v]4 #ci4 ,t a rod is come to awake u out ( security1 ?is is m]cy1 = we might h slept to dea?4 ,& ?is :olesome c\nsel got ,job ( 8 fri5ds1--to /ay 8 murmur+ & grudg+ at ,god's disp5sations1 ,job4 xi4 #f4 ,:y do/ ?\ compla91 ,job8 ,"k b ?y s9s1 & !re %all be no room = compla9t4 ,look b unto ,god's secrets ( wisdom1 & 8 law1 & see x is d\ble to :at y h kn[n1--y\r obligation is inf9itely m ?an y ?\ght ^u1 & !n h[ great & numb]less mu/ iniquities be8 8,"k1 !re=e10 sai? ,zoph>1 8,god exacte? ( !e less ?an ?9e iniquities des]ve40 ,god exacte? n accord+ to law1 he crave? n accord+ to ! obligation1 b bids write d[n fifty 9 8 bill ( affliction1 :5 an hundr$ are writt5 9 our bill ( des]v+4 ,s !n1 compla9 n1--x is m]cy t life is sav$4 ,are y m51 & liv+ m58 ,wond] at ?is1 & wond] n t y are n weal?y1 are n hon\rable1 see+ y are s9n]s3 all t came on ,j]usalem make? n ,ezra ?9k ,god out ( b\nds1 *ap4 ix4 #ac4 ,z we are less ?an ! lea/ ( ,god's m]cies1 & all our goodness des]ve? none ( !m1 s is ! lea/ s9 great] ?an ! greate/ ( all 8 judgm5ts1 & des]ve? /ill m4 ,nay1 if !re 7 no m b orig9al corruption common to m51 & ! fil?9ess t accompanie? m5's good actions1 yet is ,god righte\s 9 puni%+ sev]ely1 & ?is p ackn[l$ge x s4 ,y use to inquire :at s9 ha? su* a man done1 :5 s t]rible judgm5ts come on8 ,nay1 inquire no m2--he is a s9n]1 & x is m]cy !re is n m1 & x is /range m]cy t x is n s ) y also4 ,y use to speak fooli%ly :5 ,god's h& is ^u y3 ,i hope ,i h my puni%m5t "h1 ,i hope to suff] "h = my s9s4 ,poor s\ls1 if ,god make y suff] = s9s1 x w be ano!r matt]4 ,?\gh n[ y\r puni%m5t be above y\r /r5g? & pati5ce1 yet x is bel[ y\r s94 ,z s9 ha? all evil 9 x1 s mu/ hell h all puni%m5t 9 x4 ,! torm5t ( ! gravel1 rack+ ) ! /one1 & su* l1 are b play to hell1--^! are b drops ( t ocean t y mu/ dr9k out1 & y %all g out ( "o hell into a worse2 et]nity is ! measure ( its cont9uance1 & ! degrees ( itself are answ]able to its duration4 ,!re is mu* impati5ce ev5 among ,god's *ildr5 "u ! rod1 y vex & torm5t y\rselves1 & d well to be angry4 ,any piece ( ?w>t+ disp5sation1 t goes cross to y\r hum\r & incl9ation1 imbitt]s y\r _s aga9/ ,god & make? y g cross to 8 provid5ce2 h[ (t5 d y\r he>ts say1 ,:y am ,i ?us8 ,:at aile? ! ,"l at me8 ,b1 ,*ri/ians1 le>n to /udy y\r own des]v+s1 & /op y\r m\? ) t1 t y may n speak aga9/ heav54 ,if y knew s9 well1 y w\ld n wond] at judgm5ts1 y w\ld r wond] t y are out ( hell4 ,"k :at "r ,god ha? ov] y1 & h[ little use he make? ( x aga9/ y4 ,:5 y rep9e at a little1 %all x n be righte\sness ) ,god to exact m1 & let y "k y\r des]v+ bett]8 ,he t ?9ke? x rig\r 9 ,god to exact fifty1 x is ju/ice t ,god crave an hundr$4 ,if ! law require =ty /ripes1 & he give b "o1 w y n r comm5d & proclaim 8 clem5cy1 ?an speak ( 8 cruelty8 ,wond] t ,god ha? sp>$ u s long4 ,s9 is come to great maturity4 ,z pride is said to blossom & bud into a rod1 s all s9s are blossom$ & budd$ into ! v h>ve/1 t ! sickle may be put 94 ,if we %\ld h cities desolate1 & our l& consum$1 if we %\ld take up ,j]emiah's lam5tation1 & our case be made p>allel to !irs1 we h !n be5 puni%$ less ?an our iniquities des]v$4 ,!re are "s godless p s black m\!d z to speak aga9/ heav5 :5 ,god correcte? !m1 !y foll[ ! c\nsel ( ,job's wife1 curse ,god & die4 ,if ,god b t\* !m a little 9 t :i* is de>e/ unto !m1 !y kick aga9/ ! pricks1 & run h>d heads ) ,god4 ,z we h kn[n "s fooli% wom51 :5 _! only *ild ha? be5 remov$1 blaspheme1 say+1 ,:at c ,god d m to me8--let him d :at he c4 ,o madness & wick$ness ( m56 ,_c ,god d m :5 he ca/e? !m into hell8 ,?\ %alt ackn[l$ge t x is m4 ,"s h left (f to seek ,god & turn$ pr(ane1 because ( ! ,"l's correction b y %\ld "k t all t is "h is b arles47#cji7 ,if ,god _h done 8 wor/1 y might ?9k y\rselves out ( 8 common1 nay1 b he ha? yet m to d1 ! full sum is to be paid4 ,x 7 !re=e wisdom yet to make supplication to ?y judge4 ,b1 ,?irdly1 ,s9s & iniquities h a great influ5ce 9 ! decay ( nations & p]sons1 & *ange ( _! outw>d condition1 :5 x is jo9$ ) ! w9d ( ,god's displeasure4 ,! calamity ( ?is p is set d[n 9 excell5t t]ms1 allud+ to a tree 9 ! fall ( ! leaf4 ,we1 sai? he1 7 once 9 our l& z a gre5 tree busk$ r\nd ab\t ) leaves & fruit2 our *ur* & /ate 0 9 a fl\ri%+ condition1 at lea/ no?+ 0 want+ to make outw>d spl5d\r & glory4 ,we 7 immovable 9 our own l&1 z ,david said 9 8 prosp]ity1 8,i %all nev] be mov$10 s did we dream ( et]nity 9 e>?ly ,canaan4 ,b n[ ,"l1 we are l a tree 9 ! fall ( ! leaf1 s9 ha? ob/ruct$ ! influ5ce ( heav51 ha? drawn away ! sap ( ?y pres5ce f among u1 s t we did fade z a leaf be=e its fall1 we 7 prep>$ s by our s9s = judgm5t1--visible draughts & progno/ics ( x 7 to be read ^u ! condition & frame ( all spirits & p1 & !n did our iniquities raise ! /orm ( ?y indignation1 & t1 l a :irlw9d1 ha? bl[n ! )]+ leaves (f ! tree1 ha? driv5 u out ( our own l&1 & scatt]$ u among /rang]s4 ,s9 & uncleanness & ! fil?9ess ( our righte\sness prep>$ u = ! /orm1 made u light matt] t c\ld resi/ no judgm5t1 made u matt] combu/ible1 & !n iniquities1 & s9 ris+ up to iniquities1 com+ to su* a degree1 ha? accompli%$ ! judgm5t1 put fire among u1 made u z ! birk 9 ,yule ev547#caj7 ,fir/1 ,x is famili> 9 ! ,scripture t p 9 a prosp]\s condition are comp>$ unto a gre5 tree fl\ri%+1 ,psal4 xxxvii4 #ce4 ,! wick$'s prosp]+ is l a gre5 bay tree spread+ himself 9 p[]1 spread+ out 8 arms1 z x 71 ov] m l&s to conqu] !m1 ov] m p1 to subject !m4 ,& ?is is (t5 ! temptation ( ! godly1 & s do? ! ,"l himself witness ( ?is p1 ,j]4 xi4 #af1 8,i h call$ ?y "n a gre5 olive tree1 fair & ( goodly fruit40 ,?is 0 once _! "n1 ?\gh x be n[ *ang$4 ,n[ !y are call$ a fad+ )]+ tree )\t bo? leaves & fruit4 ,n[ _! place do? n s mu* z "k !m1 !y are remov$ z 9 a mom5t1 ,psal4 xxxvii4 #cf4 ,& ?is comp>ison give? u to und]/& some?+ ( ! nature ( human glory & pomp4 ,! faire/ & mo/ beautiful excell5cy 9 ! _w1 ! prosp]ity ( nations & p1 is b l ! glory ( a tree 9 ! spr+ or summ]4 ,yea1 ! ,scripture use? to und]value x m ?an s & ! voice comm&e? to cry1 7,isa4 xl4 #f1 #g1 #h17 8,all fle% is grass & ! goodl9ess !re( z ! fl[] ( ! field3 ! "o )]e?1 & ! o!r fade?1 because ! ,_s ( ! ,"l bl[e? ^u x40 ,a tree ha? "s /ability 9 x1 b ! fl[] ( ! field is b ( a mon? or a week's /&+1 nay1 ( "o day's /&+1 = 9 ! morn+ ! grass is gre51 & ! sun scor*e? x ere night1 s t "o sun's c\rse %all see x bo? gr[+ gre5 & fad+4 ,s is ! goodl9ess1 ! v p]fection1 ! qu9tess5ce1 s to speak1 & ! ab/ract ( creatures' p]fections4 ,outw>d accommodation 9 a _w is z fad+ a ?+ z ! fl[] is1 z smoke is1 x is s vani%+ t x bides b a puff ( 8 brea? to bl[ x to no?+4 ,job ha? a /range expression1 8,?\ looke/ ^u me1 & ,i am n10 ,job vii4 #h4 ,! ,"l ne$e? no m b />e on ! mo/ durable creature1 & look x n only out ( c\nt5ance1 b also look x into its fir/ no?+--look x out ( glory1 out ( be+2 & !re=e y %\ld n tru/ 9 ^? unc]ta9 ?+s1 t c take w+s & leave y4 ,:5 y h accommodation outw>dly to y\r m9d d n build y\r ne/ 9 x2 ^! leaves ( prosp]ity w n cov] y always1 !re is a "t :5 !y w fall4 ,nations h _! w9t] & _! summ]1 p]sons h !m likewise1 z ^! mu/ *ange 9 nature1 s mu/ !y d 9 _! lot4 ,heav5 only is "o day1 "o spr+ p]petually blossom+ & br++ =? fruit4 ,!re is ! tree ( life t br+e? =? fruit e mon?1 t ha? bo? spr+ & h>ve/ all ! ye> ov]4 ,*ri/ians1 sit n d[n "u ! gre5 tree ( worldly prosp]ity1 if y d1 ! leaves w come d[n ab\t y1 ! g\rd y tru/ 9 may be eat5 up 9 a night1 y\r w9t] w come on s z y %all =get ! =m] days z if !y _h nev] be54 ,we desire y to be arm$ = *anges2 are n matt]s 9 ! k+dom /ill go+ ab\t8 ,all ?+s are subject to revolution & *ange1 & e ye> ha? its own summ] & w9t]1 s ha? x pleas$ ! ,"l to set ! "o ov] aga9/ ! o!r1 t man might f9d no?+ aft] him1 ,eccl4 vii4 #ad4 ,!re=e we w\ld h y ca/ y\r acc\nts s z ! =m] days ( d>kness may return1 & ! l& be cov]$ ) m\rn+ clo!s4 ,b w\ld y "k :at is ! orig9al ( ! creatures' vanity1 :at is ! mo? t eats up ! glory & goodl9ess ( creatures' enjoym5ts8 ,"h x is--s9 & iniquities4 ,x 0 s9 t fir/ subject$ ! creation to vanity1 ,rom4 viii4 #ai1 #bj4 ,?is inf]ior _w 0 to h be5 a durable h\se = an immortal s\l1 b s9 made man mortal1 & ! _w corruptible1 & f ?is proce$ all ! tempe/s & disord]s t seem to be 9 ! creation4 ,x is ?is /ill--x is s9 t raise? ! /orm ( ! ,"l's wra?1 :i* bl[e? away ! )]$ leaves ( m5's enjoym5ts4 ,s9 drie? up all ! sap & sweetness ( ! creature com=ts1--x make? ! leaves ( ! tree )]1 drives ! sap away to ! root1 h9d]e? ! influ5ce ( ,god's bless+ to come ?r\gh ! ve9s ( worldly prosp]ity4 ,= :at is ! virtue & sap ( creatures8 ,x is ev5 ,god's bless+1 & !re=e ! bread n\ri%e? n1 b ! ^w & comm& ( ,god1 ,matt4 iv4 #d4 ,t is a "r unto ! creatures by ,jesus ,*ri/1 :5 possession ( !m is ent]$ into by pray] & ?anksgiv+1 = all "r is sanctifi$ by ^!1 & x is ! iniquities ( m5 t sep>ate betwe5 ,god & !m1 ,isa4 lix4 #b4 ,& :5 ,god is sep>at$ & divid$ f enjoym5ts1 !y mu/ ne$s be empty %ells & husks1 no k]nel 9 !m1 = ,god 8fille? all 9 all10 is all 9 all1 & remove him1 & y h no?+--y\r meat & dr9k is no bless+1 y\r table is a sn>e1 y\r pleasures & laught] h sadness 9 !m4 ,at lea/ !y are l ! vani%+ blaze ( ?orns "u a pot1 & !re=e1 :5 ,god is angry = s91 m5's beauty consume? z be=e ! mo?1 ,psalm xxxix4 #aa4 ,:5 ,god beg9ne? to %[ himself t]rible1 because ( s91 poor man1 ?\gh ( late spread+ 8 b\ghs out1 yet all falle?1 & l ice melte? z be=e ! sun1 :i* j n[ seem$ z solid z /one4 ,o b ,david 0 s5sible ( ?is & c\ld speak f mu* exp]i5ce1 ,psal4 xxxii4 #c1 #d4 ,! ang] ( ! ,"l did eat him up1 & dri$ 8 moi/ure4 ,x might be read 9 8 c\nt5ance1--all ! _w c\ld n cont5t him1 all ! %[]s ( creatures' dropp+ fatness c\ld n keep sap 9 him4 ,god's displeasure scor*e? s1 nay1 is )9 him1 t no hid+-place is to be f\nd 9 ! _w1 no %ad[ ( a rock among all ! creatures 9 su* a we>y l&4 ,moses & ! p knew ?is well1 ,psal4 xc4 #e-i4 ,! ,"l's displeasure c>ri$ !m away1 z a flood com+ d[n c>rie? all headlong ) x1 x scor*$ !m & made !m )] z grass4 ,:5 ,god sette? iniquities be=e him1 & t :i* is ! s\l's secret1 beg9ne? to impr9t x 9 visible *>act]s on ! rod1 & write? 8 s9 on 8 puni%m5t1 !n no wond] t days be sp5t 9 vanity & grief1 s9ce !y are pass$ ov] 9 8 wra?1 ,job xiii4 #be4 ,!n do? a s\l loa! its da9ty meat1 & !n do? ! ox l[ ov] 8 fodd]4 ,meat is laid be=e him1 & he _c t\* x1 because ( ! t]rors ( ! ,almighty1 & t :i* be=e he w\ld n once t\*1 w\ld n ent] into t]ms ( commun+ )1 z ! ,"l's ?reat5+s1 he mu/ n[ sit d[n & eat !m up z 8 meat1 h[ sorr[ful soev]1 ,job vi4 #d-g4 ,b1 secondly1 :5 s9 ha? prep>$ a man = judgm5t1 !n1 if iniquity be add$ to s91 ?is raise? ! /orm1 & k9dle? ! fire to consume ! combu/ible matt]4 ,:5 s9 ha? giv5 _m bl[s1 by prep>atory corrections at ! root ( a man's pleasure & cr$it1 x w at l5g? br+ on a fatal /roke t %all drive ! tree to ! gr\nd4 ,!re are "s prep>atory judgm5ts1 & "s consummatory1 "s )] ! leaf1 & "s bl[ x q (f1 "s make m5 l ! h>ve/1 ripe to put ! sickle ( judgm5t into x4 ,! corruption ( a l&1 ! univ]sality ( x1 & =mality 9 wor%ipp+ ( ,god1 rip5e? a l& = ! h>ve/ ( judgm5t1--expose? x to any /orm1--leave? x op5 to ! ,"l's wra?1 s t !re is no?+ to hold 8 h& & keep (f ! /roke1 b :5 ! w9d arise?1 & iniquities h made x tempe/u\s1 !n :o may /&8 ,x w sweep away nations & p z a flood1 & make _! place n to "k !m1 s t !re %all be nei!r leaf nor bran* left4 ,!re is (t5 a great calm ) great provocations1 & iniquities cry1 8,peace1 peace60 ,b :5 once ! cry ( x is gone up to heav51 & ha? engag$ ,god's ang] aga9/ a p or p]son1 !n x raise? a :irlw9d t take? all away4 ,n[1 all ?is belonge? to y1--we told y ! ackn[l$gm5t ( s9 0 y\rs already1 & a wond] x is1 t ! compla9t is n ours also4 ,always ?is ought to be an admonition & example to u1 on :om ! ends ( ! _w are fall54 ,!re=e we w\ld decl>e ?is unto y1 t s9 & iniquities h judgm5t 9 ! tail4 ,n[ y sit at peace1 e "o 9 8 own dwell+1 & spread =? y\r bran*es1 b is !re n mu* uncleanness among y8 ,we w\ld h y tr\ble y\r c>nal peace & security1 tr\ble y\r ease ) ?\ghts ( ?is4 ,& we h gr\nd to give ?is w>n+1 because1 if !re 7 no m b ! iniquity ( our holy ?+s--! =mality ( our s]vice--! commonness ( _s 9 wor%ip1 ?is might be en\gh to raise ! /orm4 ,y "k n = :at reasons to be afraid ( judgm5t4 ,look b on orig9al corruption1 look on ! defilem5t ( y\r religi\s actions1 & !n f9d gr\nd suffici5t ( fad+ away4 ,?\gh n[ y sit /ill1 & seem to be s settl$1 z y w\ld nev] be mov$1 y dream ( an et]nity "h--y cleave 9 y\r he>ts to y\r h\ses & l&s--y /ick z fa/ to ! _w1 & w n "p ) x1 z a leaf to a tree1 yet behold ! w9d ( ! ,"l may arise1 t %all drive y away2 take y\r s\l f ^! ?+s1 & !n ^: %all !y be8 ,if y w n fe> temporal judgm5ts1 yet ,i pray y fe> et]nal--fe> hell4 ,may n ! ,"l %ake y (f ?is tree ( "t1 & take y out ( ! l& ( ! liv+1 to receive y\r portion8 ,!re is n only an univ]sal deadness ( _s on ! l&1 b a pr(ane _s1--iniquities1 abom9able s9s1 ab\nd4 ,e congregation is ov]gr[n ) sc&als17#caa7 & = y1 none may m ju/ly compla94 ,we are all unclean1 s9 is n 9 corn]s b m5 decl>e _! s9 z ,sodom1 s9 is come to ! maturity--defection & apo/acy7#cab7 is ! temp] ( all spirits1 &1 above all1 ! g5]al contempt & slight+ ( ?is glori\s gospel1 is ! iniquity ( ,scotl&17#cac7 s t we wond] t ! )]$ leaves yet /ick to1 t ! /orm is n yet rais$1 & we bl[n away4 ,n[1 y are l /ones--y\r he>ts z adamants1 & _c be mov$ ) 8 ?reat5+1 ! voice ( ! ,"l's ^w do? n once move y4 ,y s9 & are n afraid1 nay1 b :5 ,god's ang] %all jo9 ) iniquity1 & ! voice ( 8 rod & displeasure ro>1 ?is %all make ! m\nta9s to tremble1 ! rocks to move1 & h[ mu* m %all x drive away a leaf8 ,y seem n[ m\nta9s1 b :5 ,god %all plead1 y %all be l ! *aff driv5 to & fro4 ,o h[ easy a matt] %all x be to ,god to bl[ a man out ( 8 dwell+ place6 ,s9 ha? prep>$ y = x1 he ne$e? no m b bl[ by 8 ,_s1 or look ^u y1 & y w n be4 ,y :o are n[ l(ty & pr\d1 & ma9ta9 y\rselves aga9/ ! ^w1 :5 y come to reckon ) ,god1 & he ent]e? into judgm5t1 y %all n /&--y w consume z be=e ! mo?2 y\r he>ts w fail y--8:o may abide ! day ( 8 com+80 ,x w be s t]rible1 & s mu* ! m t]rible1 t y nev] dream$ ( x4 ,if ! example ( ?is p w n move y1 d b ca/ y\r eyes on ,irel&17#cad7 :o all d fade z a leaf1 & _! iniquities h tak5 !m away out ( _! own l&4 ,%all n ! see+ ( ! eye1 nor ! he>+ ( ! e> tea* y8 ,:at security d y promise to y\rselves8 ,h n we s9n$ z mu* z !y8 ,7 n !y 8 p z well z we8 ,c]ta9ly1 s9ce ,god waite? long] on y1 ! /roke mu/ be ! great]3 provok$ pati5ce mu/ turn fury4 ,if y w\ld !n prev5t ?is p's compla9t1 g ab\t su* a s]i\s ackn[l$gm5t ( y\r s9s4 8,se>* y\r ways1 & turn aga9 to ! ,"l40 ,& let n e man sit d[n 9 a g5]al notion ( s91 b unb[el x until y see uncleanness1 g up to ! f\nta9 head1 orig9al corruption1 g d[n to all ! /reams1 ev5 ! iniquity ( holy ?+s4 ,let e man be p>ticul> 9 ! se>* ( 8 own provocations p]sonal1 & e "o be public 9 ! g5]al s9s ( ! l&1 t y may confess out ( k & s5se1 8,we are all unclean10 c4 ,s]mon ,,xviii4 ,isaiah lxiv4 #g4--8;,& !re is none t calle? ^u ?y "n1 t /irre? up himself to take hold on !e10 c4 ,!y g on 9 ! confession ( _! s9s4 ,_m a man ha? soon done ) t a g5]al notion ( s9 is ! highe/ advancem5t 9 rep5tance t _m atta9 to4 ,y may see "h s9 & judgm5t mix$ 9 ?or\gh o!r7#cae7 9 _! compla9t4 ,!y d n s fix _! eyes ^u _! desolate e/ate ( captivity1 z to =get _! provocations4 ,_m a man w\ld sp5d m affection1 & be m pa!tic 9 ! expression ( 8 mis]y1 :5 x is pung5t1 nor he c d :5 he speake? ( 8 s9s4 ,we w\ld obs]ve1 f ! nature ( ?is confession1 some?+ to be a patt]n ( y\r rep5tance4 ,& x is ?is4 ,:5 ! ,_s conv9ce?1 & m5 are s]i\s 9 rep5tance1 !n ! s\l is m se>*+1 m univ]sal1 m p>ticul> 9 ackn[l$gm5t ( s9s4 ,^! are *>act]s ( ! ,_s's "w4 ,fir/1 ,! ,_s discov]e? unto m51 n only s91 b ! loa?som5ess ( s91 its he9\s nature1 h[ (f5sive x is to ,god's holy eye4 ,_m ( y "k abundance ( evil de$s1 & call !m s9s1 b y h nev] tak5 up s9's ugly face1 nev] se5 x 9 ! glass ( ! holy law1 uncleanness itself1 because y d n abhor y\rselves4 ,poor & l[ ?\ghts ( ,god make mean & %all[ ?\ghts ( s94 ,y %\ld be z ,job1 vile1 *ap4 xl4 #d1 & abhor y\rselves 9 du/ & a%es1 *ap4 xlii4 #f4 ,z ,god's hol9ess grew great 9 y\r eyes1 s9s uncleanness w\ld gr[ proportionably1 ,isa4 vi4 #c1 #e4 ,& "h y\r rep5tance halte? 9 ! v entry4 ,b1 secondly1 ,! ,_s discov]e? n only ! uncleanness ( m5's natures1 & leade? !m up to orig9al corruption1 b ! ,_s also leade? m5 along all ! /reams1 n only ^? t break out1 b ^? :i* g "u gr\nd1 & h a m secret & subtile conveyance4 ,x conclude? n only op5 brea*es ( ! comm& "u fil?9ess1 b also all a man's own righte\sness1 ?\gh nev] s ref9$1 x conclude? x also a defil$ g>m5t1 s t ! s\l c look no :]e b see s9 & uncleanness 9 its ornam5ts & duties4 ,& ?us x appe>e? be=e ,god )\t su* a cov]+1 op5e? up its s\l1 hide? n s9 ) ! cov]+ ( duties1 b see? a necessity ( ano!r cov]+ = all4 ,n[1 !re=e1 let ! mo/ "p ( y conclude1 t y h nev] yet gott5 y\r eyes op5 to see s9 or confess x1 because :5 y sit d[n to c\nt y\r s9s1 !re are _m ?+s t y call n s91--y use n to reckon y\r pray+ & rep5tance among s9s4 ,nay1 because y h s mu* confid5ce 9 y\r rep5tance & confession1 y h nev] rep5t$4 ,y mu/ see a necessity ( a cov]+ ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness above all1 fai? 9 ,jesus mu/ cov] rep5tance & itself bo?1 ) ! glori\s object ( x4 ,b1 alas6 h[ soon are _m at an end ( confession6 "s p>ticul> gross actions may come 9 remembrance1 b no m4 ,sum up all y\r confessions1 !y h nev] yet pit*$ on ! ?\s&? "p ( y\r guilt9ess1 no1 n 9 k9ds1 let be 9 numb]4 ,b1 ?irdly1 ,! _s conv9ce? spiritually & p>ticul>ly bo?1 x conv9ce? ( spiritual s9s1 z we la/ said1 ( ! iniquity ( holy ?+s1 & especially ( ! mo/ sub/antial duties1 fai? & pray]1 ,john xvi4 #h1 #i4 ,!re are n _m ( y h come ?is l5g?1 to see y\r want ( pray]4 ,no1 y\r own words d witness aga9/ y1 = y use to say1 ,i pray day & night1 ,i believe 9 ,god ) all my he>t4 ,n[ !re=e1 out ( y\r own m\? %all y be condemn$4 ,:5 ! ,_s conv9ce? y ( s91 y w see no fai?1 no pray] at ! fir/ op5+ ( ! eyes4 ,b ,i add1 !re is no true confession b x is p>ticul>3 ! ,_s use? n to bewild] m5's spirits 9 a g5]al notion only1 & a wide field ( unkn[n s9s4 ,& su* are _m ( y\r convictions4 ,y m\rn = s91 z y say1 & yet y _c condesc5d on a p>ticul> t burd5e? y\r consci5ce2 y grant y h _m s9s1 b sit d[n to c\nt !m1 & !re is a %ort c\nt ( !m4 ,n[1 d y n reflect back ^u =m] humiliations 9 public1 & =m] ackn[l$gm5ts ( s9s 9 private8 ,d y n yet return ^u y\r own he>ts to lay home ?is sad *all5ge1 ,i h nev] rep5t$1 ,i d n yet rep5t8 ,mu/ n all y\r solemn approa*es be iniquity & abom9ation1 :ile y\r s\ls are n afflict$ = s91 :ile y c see s few s9s8 ,! fa/+ days ( ,scotl& w be numb]$ 9 ! roll ( ! greate/ provocations1 because !re is no real & spiritual conviction ( s9 among u1 cu/om ha? n[ tak5 away ! solemnity1 & !re rema9e? no?+ b ! v "n4 ,is ?is ! fa/ t ! ,"l *oose?8 ,no1 believe x1 ?is %all add to y\r provocation1 & r ha/5 l+]+ judgm5t ?an keep x (f4 ,we w\ld besee* y ?is day1 pray = p>don ( =m] abus$ fa/s4 ,if y _h no m to m\rn =1 ?is might sp5d ! day & our spirits bo?1 & exhau/ all our pres5t supplications--ev5 ! wall ( p>tition t /&s betwe5 ,god & ,scotl&1 :i* all our =m] solemn humiliations ha? built up1 a great deal high] ?an o!r s9s c\ld rea*4 8,!re is none t calle? ^u ?y "n40 ,did n ?is p make _m pray]s 7,isa4 i4 #ae71 be=e ! captivity8 ,& did !y n cry1 :i* note? "s f]v5cy 9 x1 & fa/1 a little be=e x 9 ,j]emiah's "t1 7*ap4 xi4 #aa1 & xiv4 #ab17 & 9 ! "t ( x1 ,ezek4 vii4 #ah1 ,mic4 iii4 #d1 ,ze*4 vii4 #c8 ,h[1 !n1 is x t ! prophet1 n[ on ! wat* t[]1 look+ r\nd ab\t him to take up ! p's condition1 & be+ l$ by ! ,_s s f> z to ! case ( ! captives 9 ,babel1 c f9d no pray]1 no call+8 ,& 0 n ,daniel s too8 ,dan4 ix4 #ac4 ,lo1 !n1 "h is ! con/ruction t ! ,_s ( ,god putte? on _m pray]s & fa/+s 9 a l&1 8,!re is none calle? on ?y "n10 !re is none t praye? fai?fully & f]v5tly1 few to c\nt ^u t praye? any4 ,x may be !re are _m public pray]s1 b :o praye? 9 secret1 & m\rne? to ,god alone8 ,!re are _m pray]s1 b ! inscription is1 8,to ! unkn[n ,god10 to a nameless ,god2 y\r pray+ is n a call+ on 8 "n1 z a kn[n ,god & reveal$ 9 ! ^w4 ,?is1 !n1 we w\ld say unto y1 t !re may be _m pray]s 9 y\r acc\nt1 & none 9 ,god's4 ,!re are _m pray]s ( m5 t ,god c\nte? no m ( ?an ! h[l+ ( a dog4 ,fir/1 ,! cry ( m5's practices is (t5 l\d] ?an _! pray]s1 & goe? up to heav51 t ! cry ( pray] _c be he>d4 ,:5 m5's conv]sation is flat contr>y to _! supplications1 supplication is no call+ on 8 "n1 b *>m+ r4 ,sodom's abom9ations _h a cry up to ,god1 ,g54 xviii4 #ba4 ,s ,abel's blood _h a cry = v5geance1 :i* ,ca9's pray]s c\ld n outcry4 ,?us ! ,"l w\ld n he> _m pray]s1 ,isa4 i4 #ae1 because h&s & practices 7 pollut$4 ,y t "k no wor%ip ( ,god1 b 9 su* a solemn duty1 y\r religion is summ$ up & conf9$ )9 ! limits ( temple wor%ip1 family ex]cise1 & pray]1 c]ta9ly ! re/ ( y\r conv]sation mu/ speak m4 ,god w n he> b su* z wor%ip him & d 8 w1 ,john iv4 #bc4 ,y\r pray] is a d>k p>able1 if y\r conv]sation expone7#caf7 x n4 ,?is ,i speak = ?is end1 to put _m ( y out ( y\r false gr\nd ( confid5ce4 ,y h no?+ b y\r pray]s to tru/ unto1 & = y\r conv]sation1 y nev] g ab\t x effectually to re=m x1 b g on 9 t :i* y pray aga9/4 ,we decl>e unto y ! tru?1 y\r pray]s are abom9ation1 ,prov4 xxviii4 #i4 ,! wick$ may h pray]s1 & !re=e ?9k n to please ,god & flatt] him ) y\r m\?s1 :5 y\r conv]sation is rebellion4 ,s9ce y he> n him 9 8 comm&s1 ,god w n he> y 9 y\r petitions1 ,prov4 i4 #bd1 #bh4 ,y /opp$ y\r e> at 8 repro(1 ,god w /op 8 e> at y\r reque/4 ,if y w g to heav5 by y\r own righte\sness1 ,i pray y foll[ m aft] x1 make ! g>m5t m to cov] y\r nak$ness3 ! skirt ( a duty is n suffici5t4 ,secondly1 ,:5 iniquity is reg>d$ 9 ! he>t1 & idols set up 9 ,god's place1 ,god w n own su* a wor%ip1 b s5de? a man to ! idols he s]ve?1 ,psal4 lxvi4 #ah2 ,ezek4 xiv4 #i1 #d4 ,d y n (t5 pray to ,god aga9/ a corruption1 :5 y\r he>t cleave? unto x1 & :at y\r m\? sai?1 y\r he>t contradicte?8 ,light & consci5ce (t5 extort a confession ( belov$ s9s1 :ile ! temp] ( ! he>t ha? ?is language1 ,"l1 grant n my reque/4 ,& !re=e1 if !re be a pray] = p>don ( guilt1 yet !re is no ?or\gh resolution to quit ! s92 & z long z a s\l is n resolv$ to quit ! s91 !re c be no +5u\s confession ( x1 & no pray] = remov+ ! guilt c be he>d4 ,y _c employ ,*ri/ 9 8 (fice ( m$iator%ip z a ,prie/ to int]c$e & (f] sacrifice = s91 unless y z s9c]ely employ him z a ,sanctifi] & ,r$eem]2 & !re=e pray] t sep>ate? ,*ri/'s (fices1 & calle? n on :ole ,*ri/1 calle? n on 8 "n1 = 8 "n is ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,h[ c ! ,"l be inquir$ ( by su* a "o :o come? to mock him1 putte? up an idol 9 ! he>t1 & yet praye? aga9/ x1 or "s o!r s91 :ile he is n resolv$ to quit x8 ,%all ,god be resolute to help1 :5 we are n e>ne/ 9 seek+ x8 ,no wond] ,god answ] y accord+ to ! idol2 no wond] y be giv5 up to s]ve idols1 & y\r s9 gr[ ^u y z a plague = y\r hypocrisy4 ,:5 y engage y\r he>t too mu* to any creature1 & come to pray & inquire ( ! ,"l 9 y\r necessity1 %all x n be righte\sness ) him1 to s5d y to y\r god8 8,:5 ?\ crie/1 let ?y companies deliv] !e10 ,isa4 lvii4 #ac4 ,o man1 cry unto ?y bosom-idol1 & let x help !e1 s9ce ?\ tru/e/ to x1 & sp5de/ ?y he>t ^u x6 ,deut4 xxxii4 #cg1 #ch1 8,:]e is ! ,god t drank ! w9e ( y\r (f]+s1 & did eat ! fat ( y\r sacrifices80 ,:]e is ! creature t y h made y\r he>t an alt> to1 to s5d up ! flames ( y\r *oice/ ?\ghts & affections to x8 ,let ?is rise up1 & help y n[1 sai? ! ,"l4 ,!re=e we exhort y1 if y w\ld h y\r pray]s a delight1 be upright 9 ! ?+ y seek1 & see t y ent]ta9 no kn[n s91 give x no he>t-all[ance4 ,?irdly1 ,!re are _m pray]s n he>d1 n kn[n1 because ! m\? out-crie? ! he>t4 ,x is ! sacrifice ( ! contrite he>t t ,god despise? n4 ,! pray]s ( ?is p 7 su*1 7,isa4 xxix4 #ac17--!y drew ne> ) ! m\?1 b ! he>t 0 f> away4 ,x is wor%ip 9 _s & tru? t ,god love?1 ,john iv4 #bc4 ,s9ce pray] is a communion ( ,god ) ! creature1 a meet+ ( "o ) ,god1 & speak+ face to face1 ,god1 :o is a ,_s & immortal1 mu/ h a _s to meet )1 a s\l to speak to him4 ,n[1 d y n f9d y\r he>ts gadd+ abroad ev5 9 duty8 ,is x n mo/ ab\t y\r corns & l&s 9 ! "t ( solemn wor%ip8 ,!re=e ,god gette? no m b a c>case to keep communion )3 he may h z mu* fell[%ip ) ! /ones ( ! wall1 & timb] ( ! h\se1 z he c h ) y\r e>s & m\?s1 :ile y remove y\r he>ts to att5d o!r ?+s4 ,& ,i w\ld say m1--if y\r m9d be pres5t1 yet y\r he>t is gone2 sometimes1 yea (t51 bo? are gone abroad4 ,sometimes ! m9d & ?\ght /aye?1 b ! affection & he>t is n ) x1 & s ! m9d's resid5ce is n con/ant4 ,y\r ?\ght may come 9 z a wayf>+ man1 b t>rie? n all night1 dwelle? n4 ,n[ speak to x1 ev5 ,*ri/ians1 may n y\r pray]s (t5 h a contr>y int]pretation to :at !y pret5d8 ,y pray s coldrifely7#cag7 & =mally1 z ,god w int]pret1 y h no m9d to x3 we ask z we seem$ indiff]5t :e!r our petition be grant$ or n4 ,%\ld ! ,"l be affect$ ) y\r petitions1 :5 y y\rselves are n affect$ mu*8 ,%\ld 8 b[els ( zeal s\nd )9 him1 :5 y\rs are sil5t8 ,x is f]v5t pray] availe? mu*1 ,james v4 #af4 ,a he>t s5t out ) ! petition1 & gone up to heav51 _c b br+ back an answ]4 ,if pray] c>ry n ! seal ( ! he>t & s\l 9 x1 ,god _c own x1 or s5d x back ) 8 seal ( acceptation4 ,f\r?ly1 ,_m pray]s are n call+ on ,god's "n2 & no wond] t :5 p pray1 yet ! ,_s says1 8,none calle? on ?y "n20 = pray] is made1 z to an unkn[n ,god1 & ,god is n tak5 up accord+ to 8 8"n10 :i* are 8 glori\s attributes1 :]eby he manife/e? himself 9 8 ^w4 ,to call on ,god's "n1 is s to pray to ,god z to take him up z he ha? reveal$ himself4 ,& :at is ! ,"l's "n8 ,he> himself speak to ,moses1 ,exod4 xxxiii4 #ai1 & xxxiv4 #f1 #g1 8,! ,"l1 ! ,"l ,god1 m]ciful & graci\s1 long-suff]+1 & abundant 9 goodness & tru?4 ,keep+ m]cy = ?\s&s3 =giv+ iniquity1 & transgression1 & s91 & t w by no means cle> ! guilty40 ,n[1 to call on ?is "n is = ! s\l1 9 pray]1 to h a suitable /amp on x3 e attribute ( ,god tak+ deep impression 9 ! he>t1 & s ,god's "n to be writt5 on ! v petitions2 & %ortly1 we may say1 ! _s %\ld h ! impression ( ,god's greatness & maje/y1 ( 8 goodness & m]cy1 ( 8 t]ribl5ess & ju/ice4 ,?is is ! ord] 9 :i* ,god proclaime? 8 "n4 ,9 ! entry1 ! supplicant %\ld behold ! glori\s sov]eignty & inf9ite di/ance betwe5 ,god & ! creature1 t he may h ! /amp ( rev]5ce & abasem5t ^u 8 _s1 & may speak out ( ! du/1 z x become? ! du/ ( ! balance & foot/ool to d to him :o sitte? on ! circle ( ! heav5 z 8 ?rone4 ,& ?is ,i mu/ say1 !re is little religion & godl9ess among u1 because e man is ignorant ( ,god4 ,ev5 ,god's *ildr5 d m /udy !mselves1 & _! condition1 ?an ,god's greatness & absolut5ess4 ,:o se>*es ,god's inf9it5ess 9 8 ^w & works till he behold a wond]1 & be dr[n$ 9 a my/]y8 ,o b ! sa9ts ( old did take up ,god at a great] di/ance f ! creatures2 !y wad$ f> into ?is b\ndless ocean ( ,god's ,maje/y1 till !y 7 ov] head & e>s1 & 7 =c$ to cry out1 8,:o c f9d out ! ,almighty to p]fection80 ,all ^! are b p>ts ( him1 8 back-p>ts4 ,!re is m real div9ity & k ( ,god 9 "o ( ,job's fri5ds' disc\rses1 "o ( ,david's pray]s1 ?an n[ 9 tw5ty s]mons ( graci\s m51 or _m pray]s or conf]5ces ( sa9ts4 ,b )al y mu/ /udy 8 goodness & m]cy1 & ?is make? up ! mo/ "p ( 8 "n4 ,! def9ition ( ,god ha? mo/ ( ?is1 s t x may be said truly1 t m]cy is 8 delight4 ,m]cy1 z x 71 swelle? ov] ! re/3 ,god 7 n accessible1 unless m]cy did temp] x4 ,behold !n greatness to humble1 & goodness to make bold1 t y may h access4 ,z greatness %\ld leave ! /amp ( rev]5ce on y\r petitions1 s %\ld m]cy & goodness impr9t !m ) fai? & confid5ce2 & t ! r1 because z ,*ri/ is said to be ! ,fa!r's face1 & ! image ( 8 p]son1 7#b ,cor4 iv4 #f4 & ,heb4 i4 #c17 s may he be call$ ! ,fa!r's "n1 & s do? ,god himself call him1 ,exod4 xxiii4 #bj1 #ba1 ,! angel t w5t be=e !m 9 ! wild]ness1 ^: voice !y ought to obey1 8 8"n is 9 him20 & ?is angel is ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ,acts vii4 #cg1 #ch4 ,s !n ,*ri/ ,jesus is ,god's "n4 ,god1 z he reveale? himself 9 ! ^w1 is 8,god 9 ,*ri/ reconcil+ ! _w unto himself10 #b ,cor4 v4 #ai4 ,& !re=e1 ,*ri/ians1 y ought to pray always 9 ,*ri/'s "n1 & ?is is to call on 8 "n4 ,n only enc\rage y\rselves to come to ,god1 because ( a m$iator1 because he is ,god 9 ,*ri/1 b also (f] up all y\r pray]s 9 ! "n ( ,jesus1 t 8 "n call$ on !m may sanctify !m1 o!rwise y\r affectionate pray]s _c be acceptable to ,god1 = he love? no?+ b :at come? ?r\gh ! ,son4 ,pray] mu/ h an evil sav\r1 :5 x is n put 9 ! gold5 c5s] t ?is angel ha? to (f] up inc5se ) ! pray]s ( ! sa9ts4 ,& likewise y w\ld "k ,god's ju/ice & wra?1 t y may s]ve 9 fe> & trembl+3 & :5 trembl+ is jo9$ ) ! rejoic+ ( fai?1 ?is is acceptable s]vice4 ,y ought to fe> to (f5d 8 hol9ess1 :ile y are be=e him4 ,let ,god's t]ribl5ess h a deep impression on y\r _s1 bo? to make s9 bitt]1 & to make m]cy m sweet4 ,?us %\ld pray] asc5d ) ! seal ( ,god's attributes1 & !n x is a call+ on 8 "n4 ,n[1 is !re any call+ on 8 "n among u8 ,:o make? x 8 /udy to take up ,god 9 8 glori\s names8 ,!re=e y call n on a kn[n ,god1 & _c "n him4 ,n[1 all ( y take ?is rule to judge y\r pray]s by4 ,?9k y n t y make _m pray]s8 ,y bo? ?9k x & say x1 z y use to say1 ,i pray bo? day & night4 ,nay1 b c\nt aft] ?is rule1 & !re w be f\nd few pray]s 9 ,scotl&1 albeit y reckon up bo? private & public4 ,once scrape out ( ! c\nt ! pray]s ( ! pr(ane & sc&al\s1 ^: practice defile? _! pray]s2 & aga91 blot out ! pray]s ( m5's tongues & m\?s :5 he>ts are abs5t1 & aga91 set aside ! =mal1 dwyn+17#cah7 coldrife1 indiff]5t supplications ( sa9ts1 & ! pray]s t c>ry no seal ( ,god's "n & attributes on !m1 pray]s made to an unkn[n ,god1 & w y f9d _m beh9d8 ,no1 c]ta9ly1--any ( y may take up ! compla9t 9 behalf ( ! l&1 8,!re is none t calle? on ?y "n10 or few to c\nt ^u4 ,y may say s ( y\rselves1 if y judge ?us1--,i h almo/ nev] pray$1 ,god ha? nev] he>d my voice2 & y may say s ( ! l&4 ,?is w\ld be a well-sp5t day1 if ?is 7 b our ex]cise1 to f9d out ! s9s ( our duties 9 =m] humiliations2 if ! ,_s did s conv9ce y z to blot out ( ! roll ( fa/s all ! =m]4 ,if y come ?is l5g?1 z to be conv9c$ solidly t y h nev] yet pray$ & m\rn$ = s91--,i h liv$ ?us long1 & be5 babbl+ all ?is :ile1 ,i h nev] once spok5 to ,god1 b wor%ipp$ ,i "k n :at1 fanci$ a ,god l myself1 t w\ld be z soon pleas$ ) me z ,i 0 ) myself1--if ! ,"l wr\ght ?us on y\r he>ts1 to put y (f y\r own righte\sness1 y %\ld h m advantage 9 ?is1 ?an 9 all y\r sabba?s & fa/s hi!rto4 ,al?\gh ! ,"l's h& be ^u !m1 & !y 8fade z a leaf10 & are driv5 into ano!r l&1 yet none calle? on 8 "n4 ,?is make? ! compla9t m lam5table1 & no d\bt is look$ ^u z a dreadful sign & tok5 ( ,god's displeasure1 & ( sor] /rokes4 ,daniel1 an eye witness1 confirme? ?is =etold tru?1 *ap4 ix4 #ac1 8,all ?is is come ^u u1 yet h we n made our pray]s to ! ,"l our ,god40 ,well may ! ,"l make a supposition & d\bt ( x1 ,lev4 xxvi4 #dj1 #da4 ,aft] s _m plagues are come on1 sev5 add$ to sev51 & aga9 sev5 times m1 & yet !y w n be humbl$1 & :5 x is ev5 at ! door next to utt] de/ruction & consumption1 he adde?1 8,if !n _! uncircumcis$ he>ts be humbl$1 & !y take ) ! puni%m5t ( s910 c4 ,we ne$ ask no reason ( ?is1 = 8bray a fool 9 a mort>1 8 folly w n dep>t f him10 ,prov4 xxvii4 #bb4 ,poor fooli% man is a fooli% man1 folly is born ) him1 folly is 8 "n1 & s is he4 ,he ha? n s mu* wisdom z to 8he> ! voice ( ! rod1 & him t appo9te? x40 ,poor ,ephraim is an undaunt$ heif]4 ,nature is a 8bullock unaccu/om$ ) ! yoke10 & s x is *a/is$ m & m1 ,j]4 xxxi4 #ah4 ,man is l an untam$ bea/1 z ! horse1 or z ! mule4 ,?reat5+s w n d x1 8,god speake? once1 yea twice1 & man p]ceive? x n10 ,job xxxiii4 #ad4 ,god in/ructe? by ! ^w1 & m5 receive no in/ruction2 all ! w>n+s to flee f ! wra? to come are z s _m tales to make *ildr5 afraid4 ,he sai? 9 8 he>t1 8,i %all h peace1 ?\gh ,i walk 9 ! imag9ation ( my own he>t40 ,s9ce1 !re=e1 he w n incl9e 8 e> to ! ^w1 ,god s5de? 8 rod to seal ! ^w1 & yet m5 are s wild t !y fight ) ,god's rods1 & w n submit to him2 a yoke mu/ be put on ,ephraim1 a bridle 9 m5's m\?1 ,psal4 xxxii4 #i4 ,!y w put ,god to m pa9s ?an speak+1 & x %all co/ !m m pa92 = he t w n be drawn ) ! cords ( a man1 love & entreaties1 mu/ be drawn ) ! cords ( a bea/1 & yok$ 9 a heavy yoke4 ,yet m5 are unruly1 & ! yoke gr[e? ! heavi] & sor] t !y /rive to %ake x (f4 ,an uncircumcis$ he>t _c be humbl$1--8,h[ c ! leop>d *ange 8 spots8 no m c my p return to me10 ,j]4 xiii4 #bc4 ,x is /range t a p s afflict$ w n take ) ! puni%m5t ( _! iniquity1 b w say 9 _! he>t1 ,:]e=e come ^! ?+s ^u me8 ,b "h x is1 h[ c an uncircumcis$ he>t be humbl$8 ,god may beat on m5 ) rods z on a dog1 b he w run away f him /ill ! m1 ,isa4 ix4 #ac4 ,nay1 x may be !re w be m /irr+ aft] ,god1 & m awak+ by ! fir/ /roke ( affliction1 ?an :5 !y are cont9u$ & multipli$4 ,! unc\?ness ( rods may affect p some?+1 b :5 8 h& lie? on b a little1 cu/om bre$e? h>dness1 & m & m ali5ate? spirits f him4 ,n[ we ne$ no m to seal ?is tru?1 b our own exp]i5ce4 ,i ?9k nev] p might speak m s5sibly ( x4 ,x ha? be5 ! mann] ( ! ,"l's deal+ ) u1 to use fair means to ga9 u1 to ?reat5 be=e he laid on1 to give a proclamation be=e 8 /roke1 & yet x ha? be5 our mann] f our y\? up to h>d5 ourselves aga9/ him1 & g on 9 our own way4 ,!re=e ha? ! ,"l1 aft] long pati5ce1 laid on sad /rokes1 & smitt5 u1 yet h we n turn$ to him4 ,x may be1 :5 ! *a/isem5t 0 fre% & gre51 "s p\r$ out a pray]1 & 9 tr\ble visit$ ,god1 7,isa4 xxvi4 #af17 b ! body ( ! l& ha? n kn[n him t smote !m1 & nev] ran into _! hid+ place1 b ! temptation ( ! "t1 l a flood1 ha? c>ri$ !m away ) x4 ,& = ! ,"l's *ildr51 h[ soon do? ! cu/om ( a rod eat out ! s5se ( x1 & pray] do? n gr[ proportionably to ! ,"l's rods4 ,! ,"l ha? expect$ t "s might /& 9 ! gap & int]c$e1 yet few or none call$ on 8 "n4 ,g5]al corrections ( ! l& ha? made g5]al apo/acy f ,god1 n a turn+ 9 to ,god2 s t we may say1 we nev] ent]$ a furnace1 b we h come out ) m dross1 contract$ dross 9 ! fire4 ,m5's zeal & t5d]ness ha? be5 burnt up1 reprobate silv] may ,god call u4 ,we h _h s mu* exp]i5ce ( ! unpr(itabl5ess ( =m] afflictions1 t we "k n :at ! ,"l %all d ) u4 ,we ?9k x may be ! ,"l's compla9t ( ,scotl&1 8,:y %\ld y be afflict$ any m8 y w revolt m & m10 ,isa4 i4 #e4 ,:at ne$e? ano!r rod8 ,y are n[ all secure1 x is true1 because y are n /rick52 nay1 b :at ne$e? a rod8 ,= x _c awake y1--all ! fruit ( x w\ld be1 n to purge away s91 b to increase x4 ,g5]al judgm5ts w prove g5]al temptations1 & w ali5ate y m f me1 & make y curse ,god & ! cov5ant4 ,& inde$1 ! tru? is1 we "k n :at outw>d disp5sation c fall on t c affect ?is g5]ation1 we "k n :at ! ,"l c h beh9d t c "w on u4 ,judgm5t ha? _h z mu* t]ror1 m]cies z mu* sweetness1 & z mu* ( ,god 9 ! "o & ! o!r1 z readily ha? be5 s9ce ! beg9n+ ( ! _w4 ,only ?is we "k1 all ?+s are possible to him :i* are impossible to u1 & if ! ,_s "w to sanctify ! rod1 a m g5tle rod %all "w m effectually2 8 ^w %all d z mu* z 8 rod4 ,! case we are n[ into is j ?is--8,none calle? on !e40 ,x is a t]rible "o1 :e!r our condition be good or bad outw>dly4 ,our peace ha? put u asleep1 & ! ^w _c put m5 to pray]s4 ,n[1 ! ,"l ha? begun to ?reat51 z y h be5 /ill 9 fe> ( new tr\bles1 & a revolution ( affairs aga91 yet ,i *all5ge y\r own consci5ces1 & appeal to !m1--:om ha? ! ^w prevail$ ) to put to pray]8 ,:om ha? ! rum\r ( approa*+ tr\ble put to _! pray]s8 ,^: _s ha? be5 affect$ ) ,god's fr[n+ on ! l&8 ,& ?is yet m aggravate? y\r laz9ess1 9 ! "t t ,god do? %[ t]rible ?+s to 8 p 9 ,irel&1 give? !m a cup ( wormwood1 & to dr9k ! w9e ( a/oni%m5t1 are n y yet at ease8 ,:5 y\r bre?r5 & fell[-sa9ts are scatt]$ among/ y z /rang]s17#cai7 yet y\r he>ts ble$ n4 ,well1 behold ! end ( x1--y\r case is a sad progno/ic ( ! ,"l's hid+ 8 face & consum+ u2 nay1 x is a sure tok5 t 8 face is hid already4 ,:5 ,job's fri5ds w\ld aggravate 8 mis]y1 !y sum x up 9 ?is1 8?\ re/ra9e/ pray] f ,god40 ,x is m wra? to be kept f mu* pray+1 n to be scatt]$1 f y\r own h\ses4 ,!re=e1 if y w\ld h ! cl\d ( ,god's ang]1 t cov]e? ! l& ) blackness1 g ov] y1 & p\r out itself on o!rs2 if y w\ld prev5t ! rod1 he>k5 to ! ^w1 & /ir up y\rselves to mu* pray]1 t y may be call$ 8 remembranc]s4 ,o h[ long %all pray] be bani%$ ?is k+dom6 ,! ,"l's controv]sy mu/ be great ) u1 = s9ce ! days ( our fir/ love !re has be5 great decay ( ! _s ( pray]4 ,! *ildr5 ( ,god %\ld be s mu* 9 x1 z !y might be "o ) x4 ,david 0 s mu* 9 pray]1 z he 9 a mann] def9$ himself by x1 ,psal4 cix4 #d1 8,i give myself unto pray]40 ,9 ! orig9al1 !re is no m b 8,i pray]40 ,i 0 all pray]4 ,x 0 my "w1 my elem5t1 my affection1 my action4 ,nay1 to speak ! tru?1 x is ! decay ( pray] t ha? made all ?is defection 9 ! l&4 ,w\ld y "k ! orig9al ( _m a public man's apo/acy & backslid+ 9 ! cause ( ,god1 :at make? !m s soon =get _! solemn engagem5ts1 & gr[ p>ticul>1 seek+ _! own ?+s1 unt5d] 9 seek+ ! ?+s ( ,god8--w\ld y trace back ! des]tion up to ! f\nta9-head8 ,!n come & see4 ,look ^u su* a man's walk+ ) ,god 9 private1 su* a man's pray+1 & y %all f9d matt]s h be5 fir/ wrong !re4 ,ali5ation & e/rangem5t f ,god himself1 9 imm$iate duties & secret approa*es1 ha? made m5's affections cool to 8 int]e/ 9 public duties4 ,& believe x1 ! reason :y s few great m5 or none are s cordial1 con/ant1 & ?or\gh 9 ,god's matt]s is ?is1--!y pray n 9 secret2 !y come to p>liam5t or c\ncil :]e public matt]s conc]n+ ! hon\r ( ,god are to be debat$1 z any /atesm5 ( ,v5ice w\ld come to ! s5ate4 ,!y h no dep5d5ce on ,god to be guid$ 9 ^! matt]s2 !y are mu* 9 public duties1 b little 9 secret ) ,god4 ,believe x1 any man's private walk+ ) ,god %all be read ^u 8 public c>riage1 :e!r he be m9i/] or rul]4 ,!re is yet ano!r ?+ we w\ld h y consid]1 to ende> ?is duty unto y1 & b9d ^u y\r consci5ces an absolute necessity ( be+ mu* 9 x1 & x is ?is4 ,pray] & call+ on 8 "n is (t5 put = all imm$iate wor%ip ( ,god1 especially ! m sub/antial & moral "p ( s]vice4 ,?is p 0 mu* 9 c]emonials1 & !y made ^! _! righte\sness2 nay1 b !re 0 little secret conv]s+ ) ,god1 walk+ humbly ) him1 lov+ him1 believ+ 9 him4 ,well1 !n1 pray] is1 z x 71 a comp5d & sum ( all duties2 x conta9s 9 x1 fai?1 love1 rep5tance2 all ^! %\ld brea! out 9 pray]4 ,9 a ^w1 if we say to y1 be mu* 9 pray]1 we h said all1 & x is m ?an all ! re/1 because x is a m ne> & imm$iate approa* to ,god1 hav+ m solid religion 9 x4 ,if y be lively 9 ?is1 y are ?riv+ ,*ri/ians2 & if y )] "h1 all mu/ decay1 = pray] sappe? & wat]e? all o!r duties ) ! influ5ce ( heav54 8,t /irre? up himself to take hold on !e40 ,?is expresse? m ( _! condition "u ! rod1 & :ile ,god 0 ?reat5+ to dep>t & leave !m4 ,none took s mu* notice ( x1 z to awake out ( 8 dream1 to take a fa/ hold ( ,god4 ,x 0 b l ! grip a man take? 9 8 slumb]+1 t he soon quitte? 9 8 sleep2 none awake? himself1 z a bird /irre? up itself ) its w+s to flight2 none d s spread out _! sails to meet ! w9d4 ,?is importe? a great security & neglig5ce1 a c>eless /upidity4 ,to take hold1 to grip /rongly & viol5tly1 importe? bo? fai? act$ on ,god1 & communion ) ,god2 s t ! s5se is1 nobody c>e? :i!r ?\ g1--!re is none t /irre? up himself to take viol5t hold ( !e4 ,m5 ly+ loose 9 _! int]e/1 & indiff]5t 9 ! "o ?+ necess>y1 d n /rongly grip to x4 ,nobody keepe? !e by pray] & int]cession2 s t !re is no dilig5ce add$ to dilig5ce1 !re is no /irr+ up ( ourselves 9 security4 ,fir/1 ,:5 ! ,"l seeme? to )draw1 & :5 he is angry1 x is our duty to take hold ! m on him2 & n only to act fai?1 & call on him by pray]1 b to add to ord9>y dilig5ce1--x %\ld be extraord9>y4 ,i4 ,!n1 ,i say1 :5 ! ,"l is )draw+ & seeme? angry1 we ought n to )draw f him by unbelief1 b to draw ne>1 & take hold on him4 ,& ! ,"l give? a reason ( ?is himself1 ,isa4 xxvii4 #d1 #e1 8because fury is n 9 me40 ,x is b a mom5t's ang]1 x is n hatr$ ( y\r p]sons b s9s1 x is n fury t ha? no discretion 9 x1 no diff]5ce betwe5 a fri5d & an enemy2 x is b at lea/ a fa!r's ang]1 t is n = de/ruction b correction4 ,! ,"l is n implacable4 ,come to him & w9 him1--8,let him take hold ( me1 & let him make peace ) me1 if he w make peace40 ,he is a ,god ^: compassions fail n2 & s he is nev] s angry1 b !re is room left = manife/ation ( m]cy on ^? t come to him4 ,god's ang] is n an hum\r & passion z ours is1 he c take ! poor *ild 9 8 arms1 admit x into 8 bosom1 :5 outw>d disp5sations fr[n4 ,m5's ang] is l ! sons ( ,belial1 bri]s & ?orns1 t none may come ne> to1 le/ !y be hurt2 b ,god angry1 is accessible1 because 8 ang] is /ill temp]$ & mix$ ) clem5cy & m]cy2 & t mixture ( m]cy is s great & s pr$om9ant 9 all 8 disp5sations "h1 t !y be+ rightly und]/ood1 might r invite to come1 ?an sc>e f x4 ,!re is m m]cy to welcome1 ?an ang] to drive away4 ,look ^u ! v end & purpose ( ,god's hid+ himself1 & )draw+1--x is ?is2 t we may come & seek him e>ly1 ,hosea v4 #ae4 ,:5 ,god is angry1 m]cy & compassion pr9ciple? x1 = ang] is s5t out to br+ 9 w&]]s4 ,8 ang] is n hum\r1 b resolute & delib]ate1 walke? ^u good gr\nds1 because ,david 9 8 prosp]ity miss$ n ,god4 ,:5 all ?+s w5t accord+ to 8 m9d1 !n he let ,god ( :]e he w2 !re=e1 ! ,"l 9 m]cy mu/ hide 8 own he>t ) a fr[n+ c\nt5ance1 & cov] himself ) a cl\d1 t ,david may be tr\bl$1 & s take hold on ,god1 ,psalm xxx4 #g1 #h4 ,s9ce1 !n1 ?is is ,god's purpose1 t y may come ne>] to him1 & s9ce he goe? away t y may pursue2 c]ta9ly he w nev] s run away z y may n f9d him out1 nor w he run f>!r nor he /r5g!ne? !e to pursue him2 ?us1 ,psalm lxiii4 #h1 ,god 0 fly+ & ,david pursu+2 nay1 b ! fly] give? legs to ! pursu]1 he upholde? him1 z x 7 aga9/ himself3 s did ! angel /r5g!n ,jacob to ov]come himself4 ,n[1 %all x n be pleasant to ,god1 t y lay hold on him z y\r own1 ev5 :5 he seeme? to be clo!d ) v5geance1 see+ he *ange? 8 outw>d c\nt5ance = ?is v end8 ,he seeme? to g1 t y may hold2 because :5 y ?9k he /aye?1 y hold n2 z ! *ild1 :ile ! nurse is ne>1 w look ab\t x1 & take hold ( any ?+2 b :5 %e )drawe?1 ! *ild cleave? ! fa/] to h]4 ,b1 ,,ii4 ,we ought to /ir up ourselves m n[ ?an any o!r "t3 times ( ,god's )draw+ calle? = extraord9>y & d\bl$ approa*es4 ,s ,hos4 v4 #ae1 8,!y w seek me e>ly40 ,& !re=e ! ,"l's *ildr5 9 ,scripture h made great advantage ( su* disp5sations4 ,! tru? is1 z long z we are well dealt )1 security creepe? on1 & religion is b 9 a decay+ condition4 ,duties are done ?r\gh our sleep2 we are n z m5 awak+ & kn[+ :at we d1 & :i!r we g4 ,b :5 ! ,"l beg9ne? to tr\ble u1 & hides 8 face1 !n x is "t to awake out ( sleep1 be=e all be gone3 & !re ought to be1 #a4 ,m dilig5ce 9 duties & approa*+ to ,god1 because y\r case furni%e? m matt] ( supplication2 & z matt] ( supplication gr[e?1 pray] %\ld gr[4 ,if necessity gr[1 & ! cry be n accord+ to necessity1 x is om9\s4 ,& !re=e ,david use? to make 8 cry g up accord+ to 8 tr\ble4 ,9 a prosp]\s condition1 ?\gh e ?+ might call a t5d]-he>t$ lov+ ,*ri/ian to "s ne>ness to ,god2 yet ord9>ily1 if necessity press n1 pray] langui%e? & gr[e? =mal4 ,s5se ( ne$ putte? an edge on supplication1 :]eas prosp]ity blunte? x4 ,! he>t miss+ no?+1 _c g above sublun>y ?+s2 b let x n h its w "h1 & ! ne$ ( heav5 w be ! great]4 ,n[ ,i say1 if y sit s _m calls1 bo? f a comm&1 & f y\r own necessities1 y d s mu* ! m s94 ,affliction w make ev5 a hypocrite seek him1 & p\r out a pray] & visit him1 ,psalm lxxviii4 & ,isa4 xxvi4 ,& if y d n take advantage ( all ^! pressures1 y mu/ be s mu* ! m guilty2 & !re=e ,god1 z x 71 wond]e? at _! ob/9acy1 8,!y return n to him t smite? !m60 ,all ?is is come ^u u1 yet h we n pray$4 ,&1 #b4 ,x is s5t = t end1 t y may be m s]i\s2 & !re=e y ought s mu* ! m to awake1 to lay hold on him4 ,?is is ! way ! ,"l use? ) 8 secure & w&]+ *ildr51 ,psalm cxix4 #fg4 ,= ! ,"l f9de? u (t5 gripp+ too /rongly to a pres5t _w1 & tak+ x 9 our arms1 z if we 7 nev] to "p ) x4 ,m5's s\ls cleave to outw>d accommodations2 !re=e ! ,"l use? to "p u & our idol1 t we may take hold ( him ! fa/]4 ,x is union ) himself t is our felicity1 & x is t :i* ,god mo/ endeav\re?4 ,:5 he remove? belov$ jewels1 x is because !y 7 a /umbl+-block1 & divorc$ ! s\l f ,god3 :5 he seeme? to )draw himself 8 go+ proclaime? s mu*1 oh6 foll[1 or p]i%4 ,,iii4 ,x is a v dang]\s ?+ :5 he )drawe? & y foll[ n1 :5 he is angry & y c>e n1 d n fly 9 to make peace ) him4 ,c]ta9ly 8 ang] mu/ wax hott]1 & des]tion w become a spiritual plague2 rods mu/ be temp]$ ) mu* bitt]ness4 ,:at mixture ( m]cy c be 9 su* a disp5sation1 :]e ! fruit ( x is to h>d58 ,b if ! ,"l's h>de/ deal+ wr\ght y to m ne>ness & communion ) himself2 !n c]ta9ly y h a fair advantage aga9/ ! pres5t tr\ble1 & y h y\r cup mix$4 ,y %all at l5g? bless ,god = su* disp5sations2 !y may be reckon$ = good to y4 ,next1 !re ought to be m ex]cise ( fai?1 & lay+ hold ( ! gr\nds ( consolation 9 ,god 9 su* a "t4 #a4 ,= z difficulties gr[1 fai? %\ld =tify itself aga9/ !m s mu* ! m4 ,! great] ! /orm be1 x %\ld fly ! m into ! *amb]s4 ,fai? 9 ! "t ( a calm day gette? no trial2 fai? bulke? mu*7#cbj7 because x ha? n mu* to d4 ,b except !re be "s fre% & new supplies1 x _c hold out 9 a temptation4 ,b x is a s+ul> pro( ( a noble & div9e fai?1--t x c lay hold on him & keep him :5 he w\ld g1--t c *all5ge k9dness on a misk5n+ ,jesus17#cba7 --t c /& on ! gr\nd ( ! promises :5 !re is n a foot-bread? ( a disp5sation to build on4 ,:ile all ?+s g ) y ye h no difficulty to ma9ta9 y\r fai?2 nay1 b :5 ! ,"l seeme? to look angry1 !n awake & ga!r /r5g?1 & take hold on 8 /r5g?4 ,look :at is 9 y\r condition or 8 disp5sation1 :at is good or om9\s1 !n take hold on ! o!r h& on him1 & look :at is 9 him to answ] x1 & swall[ x up4 ,ye ought to be well acqua9t$ ) ! gr\nds ( consolation t are 9 ,god1 9 ! wor/ case1 & !n ye might lay hold on him ?\gh he seem$ a consum+ fire4 ,x is !n a "t t calle? mo/ = secur+ y\r int]e/ 9 him1 a "t :5 !re is no ext]nal advantage to beguile y1 a "t :5 ! only happ9ess is to be "o ) ,god4 ,!re=e ! man :o1 9 su* calamities & judgm5ts1 is n awak5$ to put 8 et]nal e/ate out ( "q1 he is 9 a dang]\s case4 ,=1 d n mo/ "p drive ov] _! days1 & h no assurance ( salvation1 !y d>e n say ei!r pro or contra4 ,x may be1 & x may n be4 ,& ?is is ! l5g? t ! mo/ "p come1--a negative peace2 no positive confid5ce2 no cle> conclud+1 on sure gr\nds1 an int]e/4 ,always ye are mo/ call$ to ?is1 :5 ,god afflicte? ! l& or y3 if ye d n !n make peace x is mo/ dang]\s4 #b4 ,! ,"l love? fai? 9 a difficulty be/1--x is ! s+le/ & ! cleanlie/1 x is t :i* mo/ hon\re? him1 & glorifie? 8 tru? & fai?fulness1 & suffici5cy & m]cy2 = !n x is mo/ purely elevat$ above creatures1 & pit*e? mo/ on ,god2 & !re=e br+e? m5 to ?is1 8,no help = my s\l1 b ?\ art my portion40 ,& ?is comm5de? ,god mo/ :5 he is set alone4 ,prosp]ity br+e? him d[n among creatures1 & secure fai? make? little di/9ction2 b awak5+ fai? grippe? /rongly & s+ly1 putte? ,god alone4 ,secondly1 ,(t5times1 :5 ,god is dep>t+1 none /irre? up himself to lay hold on him4 ,al?\gh !re may be pray+ & do+ ( _m duties1 yet !re is no?+ beyond ord9>y4 ,! v>ieties & accessions ( new gr\nds ( supplications do? nei!r make great] frequ5cy nor m f]v5cy4 ,?is our exp]i5ce may cle> unto u bo? 9 duties & fai?4 ,i4 ,!re is v little dilig5ce 9 seek+ ( ,god 9 ! way & means appo9t$1 ev5 :5 ,god seeme? to bid f>ewell to ! l&1 & g away4 ,nobody come? 9 z an int]cessor4 ,m5 keep on _! old way ( pray+1 & nev] add to x1 come :at l4 ,:o is x t rise? above 8 ord9>y1 z ! tide ( ,god's disp5sation is8 ,!re ought to be su* an impression made by ! *anges ( ,god's c\nt5ance z might be read on ! duties ( 8 p4 ,!re %\ld be su* a di/ance betwe5 y\r ord9>y & su* times z betwe5 a sleep+ man & a wak+ man1 t :atev] y\r atta9m5t ( access to ,god be1 ye might /ir up & g beyond x accord+ z matt]s call4 ,w ,god c\nt y\r public fa/s a p]=mance ( ?is duty8 ,alas1 we fa/ sleep+1 & none /irre? up himself to ^! ?+s6 ,is !re any diff]5ce betwixt y\r solemn humiliation & ano!r ,sabba?8 ,& is !re any diff]5ce betwe5 a ,sabba? & a week-day1 save ! ext]nal duty8 ,is n ?is palpably our case8 ,is !re any wak5+ among u8 ,no1 security is bo? ! univ]sal disease & compla9t2 & x is become an incurable disease s9ce x became a compla9t4 ,do? any ( y pray m 9 private ?an he us$8 ,or :at edge is on y\r pray]s8 ,alas6 ! ,"l w get good leave to g f u2 x fe>e? me t we w\ld give ,*ri/ a te/imonial to g ov] seas4 ,hold him1 hold him6 ,nay1 ! multitude w\ld be gladly quit ( him1--!y _c abide 8 yoke1 8 "w is a burd51 8 ^w is a torm5t1 8 discipl9e is b&s & cords2 & :at he>t c ye !n h to keep ,*ri/8 ,:at viol5ce c ye (f] to him to hold him /ill8 ,all y\r entreaties may be fair complim5ts1 b !y w\ld nev] r5d 8 g>m5t4 ,,ii4 ,!re is no up-/irr+ to fai? among u1 & lay+ hold on ,jesus ,*ri/1 albeit all 8 disp5sations w>n u t x is n[ high "t4 ,!re are n _m :o are ab\t ?is po9t1 effectually to /ir up _! fai? or to secure _! int]e/4 ,?9k ye t conjectures w c>ry y ?r\gh difficulties8 ,! multitude ?9k !y believe mu*1 b any temptation prove? _! mi/ake4 ,! mo/ "p ( ,scotl& w\ld d5y ,god & 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/1 if !y 7 put to x4 ,always x is a "t ye w\ld n lie out f y\r /ronghold1--fai? only unite? y to ,*ri/1 & if ye w\ld be kept 9 any trial1 /ir up fai?4 ,?irdly1 ,pray] & fai?1 dilig5ce & lay+ hold on ,god1 mu/ g toge!r & help "o ano!r4 ,n call+ on 8 "n1 & n lay+ hold on him g toge!r1 & h influ5ce "o ^u ano!r4 ,i4 ,fai? ha? influ5ce on pray]4 ,lay+ hold on ,god 9 ,*ri/ w make "r call+ on 8 "n1 x le>ne? m5 h[ to call ,god1 to call him ,abba1 ,fa!r4 ,fai? use? to v5t itself 9 pray]4 ,i say1 mu* consid]ation ( ,god1 & claim+ into him1 & to ! gr\nds ( confid5ce 9 him1 mu/ bo? make pray] acceptable1 & c>ry ! /amp & impression ( ,god's "n1 or ,*ri/'s "n1 on x1 & also make mu* pray]3 = :5 a s\l ha? pit*$ on ,god z its only felicity1 & ?us made *oice ( him1 x f9de? 9 him all suffici5cy1 all ?+s = all ?+s4 ,!re is no necessity1 b x f9de? a supply 9 8 fulness = x2 & !re=e x applie? a man to ! f\nta91 to draw out ( ! wells ( salvation4 ,!re is no?+ c be s sweet & refre%+ z = su* a s\l to p\r out itself e day 9 him1 to talk ) him face to face4 ,fai? engage? ! he>t to come to ,god ) all ?+s2 :]eas _m difficulties w\ld h be51 & ! secure or unsettl$ he>t w\ld h gone z _m diff]5t ways to help !m4 ,fai? laye? hold on ,god1 kn[e? b "o1 & br+e? all "h2 & !re=e access to ,god is a fruit ( x1 access unto ! grace :]e9 we /& by fai?4 ,& aga91 h[ c pray] be acceptable z long z fai? do? n pr9ciple x8 ,x is b l a bea/'s groan+ "u a burd54 ,lay+ hold on ,god himself makes a man's duties acceptable1 because he speaks & asks2 believ+ t he %all receive1 he tru/e? ,god & do? n tempt him4 ,:]e lively fai? is n ent]ta9$ !re _c be mu* affection :i* is ! oil ( ! :eels4 ,!re may be 9 "s bitt]ness ( _s mu* vehem5cy2 b t is n a pure flame ( div9e love t burne? upw>d to him2 & x is soon ext+ui%$1 & la/e? no long] nor pres5t s5se1 & !n ! s\l gr[e? h>d]1 z iron t _h be5 9 ! fire4 ,,ii4 ,:5 !re is n mu* pray] & call+1 fai? _c lie /rong & viol5t2 = pray] is ev5 ! ex]cise ( fai?1 if y we> out ( t1 fai? ru/e?4 ,!re may be mu* quietness ) little pray]1 b !re _c be mu*1 & /rong & lively fai?1 = :]e x gette? n cont9ual employm5t x fags4 ,& inde$ pray] is a special po9t ( hold+ ,god fa/1 & keep+ him1 !re=e jo9 ^!1 if ye w\ld ?rive 9 anyone ( !m4 ,y\r unbeliev+ compla9ts are n pray]s & call+ on 8 "n1 because !y are n mix$ ) fai?4 ,z ! apo/le said ( ! ^w1 s may x be said ( pray]1--y\r pray]s are n pr(itable1 are n he>d1 because n mix$ ) fai?4 ,ye use to d\bt1 t ye may be f]v5t1 to "q y\r int]e/1 t ye may /ir up y\r spirits to pray]4 ,b alas6 :at a simple gross mi/ake is t8 ,poor s\l1 ?\gh ?\ get m lib]ty1 %all x be c\nt$ access to ,god8 ,?\gh y h m grief1 & y\r bitt]ness do? indite m eloqu5ce1 %all ,god be mov$ ) x8 ,"k ye n t y %\ld ask )\t wav]+1 & lift up pure h&s )\t wra? & d\bt+8 ,& yet bo? are !re4 ,f\r?ly1 ,! duty we are call$ to 9 su* a "t :5 ,god is angry1 is to lay hold on him4 ,we w\ld speak a ^w m ( x4 ,we ought to hold a dep>t+ ,"l1 by wre/l+ ) him 9 supplication1 n to let him dep>t till he bless1 ,hos4 xii4 #c1 #d4 ,! application ( ,jacob's victory ov] ! angel is ?us1 8,turn ye to ! ,"l1 & wait on him10 c4 ,h[ _h ,jacob p[] ov] ! angel8 ,by supplication & weep+1 s t pray] is a victory ov] ,god1 ev5 ! ,"l ,god ( ho/s4 ,we ought1 z x 71 to /rive aga9/ outw>d disp5sation1 :5 x sai?1 ,he is gone1 :5 our condition sai?1 ,he is gone1 or go+1 we ought to wre/le ) x4 ,no submission to su* a dep>t+1 ,i mean1 no submission t sitte? d[n ) x1 & is n c>eful h[ x be4 ,n[ ?is "t calle? y to su* an ex]cise4 ,! ,"l seeme? to be angry ) u4 ,!re is a /rong cl\d ov] ! l&1 & l to p\r d[n ^u u--! ,"l is draw+ a sword aga91 & beg9n+ n[ to lay on4 ,_m ?reat5+s w\ld n put u to supplication4 ,n[1 :at w ! lay+ on ( ! rod d8 ,if ! =m] days be return+ :]e9 ye saw mu* sorr[1 is x n !n high "t = ! ,"l's remembranc]s1 & = ! ,"l's *ildr5 to wre/le ) ,god8 ,z ,esau 0 com+ on ,jacob1 s ha? ,god arm$ m51 & su* desp]ate m51 z he ha? made a rod to u be=e4 ,if we be twice beat5 ) x1 x is v j1 = be=e we did n seek 9 to him :o smote u47#cbb7 ,y w\ld "k ?is1 t ! ,"l is b seek+ employm5t1 & if ye w\ld deal ) him1 ye may make advantage ( ! pres5t & future calamities4 ,& look to ?is lay+ hold on him1 ?is is ! *ief ?+ ye %\ld n[ he$4 ,x is ,god himself t %\ld be y\r pr9cipal object4 ,pray+ %\ld be a lay+ hold on ,god1 x %\ld meet ) himself4 ,= ! mo/ "p 9 ! "t ( prosp]ity1 we _c meet ) ,god s+ly1 we h s mu* to d ) creatures1 we keep try/s s punctually ) !m1 s t we _c keep ) ,god4 ,we h s _m ?+s 9 our affections & ?\ghts1 t ,god _c get place1 he _c get u at leisure = ! ?rong ( our bus9ess1 we lose ,god by cat*+ at %ad[s4 ,well !n1 we are call$ 9 su* a "t ( difficulty to come 9 to ,god himself1 to draw by ! vail ( ord9ances1 t we may h communion ) ,god himself4 ,& ?is is "r pray+1 :5 ! s\l gette? su* imm$iate access to ,god1 z x 71 to h&le him1 & see him1 & ta/e him1 to ex]cise its s5ses on him4 ,ord9ances h be5 ( a long "t a cov]+ ( 8 face1 & he use? n n[ to unvail himself 9 ! sanctu>y1 & let u see 8 glory ,god is dep>t$ f prea*+ & pray+1 & ! solemn meet+1 s t we meet n ) ,god1--we lay hold on a %ad[ ( an outw>d ord9ance1 b n on ,god himself4 ,!re=e1 ,*ri/ians1 make advantage ( ?is "t4 ,y may be br\ght to want ord9ances1 !n lay hold on himself :o is ! sub/ance & m>r[ ( !m4 ,y may be d5ud$ ( outw>d com=ts & accommodation "h1 !n lay hold on himself 9 mu* pray]4 ,if affliction w\ld bl[ away ! cl\d on 8 face1 or w\ld scatt] our idols f u1 & make u s+le alone ) ,god1 z ,jacob 01 x 7 well s5t4 ,,ii4 ,y\r ex]cise %\ld be to take hold on ,god by fai?4 #a4 ,ye w\ld make peace ) ,god1 be mu* 9 direct acts ( appreh5d+ ,god himself 9 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,& ?is is accord+ z ye take up y\rselves ) y\r own mis]y & necessity4 ,d b travel cont9ually betwe5 y\r own mis]y & some?+ answ]able 9 ,god4 ,! fir/ ?+ we w\ld h y d1 n[ :5 ,god fr[ns ^u u1 is to f9d out y\r own lo/ condition1 & h[ great /rang]s y h be5 to him1 ev5 :5 ye h approa*$ 9 _m ord9ances1 & f9d a necessity ( mak+ peace ) ,god & atonem5t4 ,n[ f ?is day hold on ,*ri/1 z ! hope set be=e y4 ,look ^u t 9 him :i* w answ] all y\r necessities1 & be suitable to !m4 ,x is n matt]s ( outw>d lot t %\ld g ne>e/ y\r he>t4 ,let ! _w g :]e x w1 t :i* conc]ne? y mo/ 9 su* a "t1 is ! secur+ ( y\r s\l1 = if y lose x1 :at ga9 y8 :at keep y8 ,y\r h\ses1 & l&s1 & lives may be 9 haz>d1 nay1 b "o ?+ is m wor? ?an all ^!1 & 9 m haz>d4 ,beg9 at spiritual ?+s1 & ask h[ matt]s /& betwe5 ,god & !e4 #b4 ,n only w\ld ye be mu* 9 imm$iate application unto ,jesus ,*ri/1 b ye w\ld s take hold ( him1 z ye may be sure ye h him4 ,make peace1 & "k t ye h made x1 & !n %all ye be kept 9 p]fect peace4 ,y w\ld nev] re/ until y c on solid gr\nds answ] ! "q4 ,& ?is duty is call$ = f y at su* a "t1 = 8! j %all live by fai?10 9 a tr\blesome "t1 ,hab4 ii4 #d4 ,& z ye ought to keep & hold fa/ confid5ce & n ca/ x away 9 su* a "t1 s %\ld ye all seek aft] x4 ,d n only re/ 9 ?is1--,i "k n b ,i may belong to ,*ri/1 ,i d>e n say aga9/ x4 ,o no1 ,*ri/ians1 y %\ld h positive cle> gr\nds ( assurance 8,i am 81 & he is m9e10 8,i "k t my ,r$eem] live?10 8,god is my portion40 ,& if ye conclude ?is solidly1 ,i defy all ! _w to %ake & tr\ble y\r peace ?is is p]fect peace1 8peace1 peace10 d\ble peace4 ,h[ c ye *oose b be %ak5 at e bla/ ( temptation1 :5 y are n ?us solidly gr\nd$1 :5 y hold n at y\r an*or8 ,&1 #c4 ,hav+ ?us laid hold on ,*ri/ z y\r own1 lay hold on all 9 him z y\rs1 & = y\r use4 ,:atev] difficulty ! pres5t "t or y\r own condition af=d1 se>* b z mu* 9 ,god z may c\nt]balance x4 ,answ] all objections1 f 8 m]cy1 goodness1 p[]1 wisdom1 un*angeabl5ess1 & ?is %all be m nor ! tr\ble4 ,god himself laid hold ^u1 & made ours1 is m nor remov+ a temporal calamity4 ,x is an et]nal weight1 to weigh d[n all crosses & disappo9tm5ts4 ,= :at c pres5t ?+s be8 ,is !re n 9 ! fav\r ( 8 c\nt5ance t :i* may dr[n !m 9 oblivion8 ,are ye l to s9k "h8 ,is n ,god a sure an*or to hold by8 ,& if ye d n ?is1 y\r tr\ble is no?+ 9 respect ( ! dang] ( y\r s\l4 ,secure & loose ly+ out ( ,god1 n putt+ ?is matt] to a full po9t1 is worse nor all y\r outw>d fad+4 ,!re=e1 we exhort y 9 ! ,"l's "n1 to fly into ?is "n ( ! ,"l1 z a /rong t[] to run to & be safe4 ,:5 ! ,"l seeme? n[ to be angry ) u1 run n away f him1 ?\gh he %\ld yet clo! himself ) v5geance z a g>m5t4 ,b1 fir/1 ,o ye poor p1 :o h nev] ask$ ?is "q1 :e!r h ,i any int]e/ 9 ,jesus8 ask x n[1 & resolve x 9 "t4 ,if tr\ble come on1 if scatt]+ & desolation come on1 & our l& fade z a leaf1 c]ta9ly ! ,"l's ang] w drive y away1 ,:at w ye d 9 ! "t ( 8 indignation8 ,all ( y1 put ?is to ! trial1--h[ matt]s /& betwe5 ,god & y4 ,&1 secondly1 ,if ye f9d all wrong1 d n s9k 9 disc\ragem5t1 all may be am5d$1 :ile x is se5 wrong 9 "t4 ,nay1 ,god take? away outw>d accommodation1 to make y m s]i\s 9 ?is4 ,& x is ! v voice ( rods1--e "o fly into y\r hold1 e "o make peace ) me4 ,y may take hold1 & d x feckfully47#cbc7 ,?irdly1 ,y :o h fl$ to ,jesus1 take m hold ( him1 y are call$ also to r5ew y\r fai?1 & beg9 aga94 ,make peace ) ,god1 let y\r confid5ce be kept fa/1 & ?us %all ye be immoveable1 because he *ange? n4 ,god w n g f y if ye believe--hold him by fai?4 ,*ri/ c\ld n d great ?+s 9 ,galilee because ( _! unbelief1 & s he dep>t$ f !m4 ,z unbelief make? an evil he>t to dep>t f ! ,god ( all life & consolation1 s do? x make ,god dep>t f u4 ,b fai? ca/e? a knot ^u him 7to speak ) rev]5ce71 x fa/5e? him by 8 own ^w & promise1 & he _c g by x4 ,x is a viol5t h& laid on ,god4 8,i w n let !e g till ?\ bless me40 ,f\r?ly1 ,fai? & pray]1 or hold+ ( ,god1 by believ+ 9 him1 & mu* employ+ him ne$e? mu* /irr+ up unto1 & awak+4 8,t /irre? up himself to take hold on !e40 ,security is ! mo? ( bo? ^!1 & eate? out ! life ( fai? & supplication2 x make? pray] s coldrife t x _c prevail1 & fai? s weak t x _c use viol5ce4 ,i4 ,security appreh5de? no evil1 no ne$4 ,a secure condition is a dream t "o is eat+ & yet 8 s\l is empty4 ,look h[ ! p ( ,lai% 7 quiet & secure1 appreh5d+ no evil2 de/ruction come? !n on z an arm$ man4 ,always x is mu* necessity t adm9i/]s fuel to a man's fai? & supplication4 ,david says1 7,psal4 xxx4 #g17 8,i said 9 my prosp]ity1 ,i %all n be mov$40 ,nay1 b _m say 9 adv]sity1 & cry ,peace1 peace1 :]e no peace is4 ,security pleade? innoc5cy1 & !n believe? immunity4 8,i am innoc5t1 !re=e %all 8 ang] turn away10 ,j]4 ii4 #ca4 ,security applie? n s91 & s refuse? ! curse ( s9 & wages ( x4 ,& ?us is a man 9 8 own eyes a "l1 & !n he w come no m to ,god1 ,j]4 ii4 #ca4 ,x is almo/ impossible to awake m51 by g5]al judgm5ts1 to appreh5d p]sonal dang]1 & m5 nev] /ir out ( _! ne/ till x be on fire4 ,we c behold1 or he> ( our neighb\rs1 spoil+ & viol5ce done to !m1 b till ! voice ( a cry be he>d 9 our own /reets & fields1 nobody w take ! judgm5t to !mselves4 ,x is well said1 t :i* is spok5 to all1 is spok5 to none1 s :at is done to all 9 g5]al1 is done to none4 ,! voice ( a g5]al rod speake? n p>ticul>ly1 & make? n m5 appreh5sive ( sad ?+s1 & ?us m5 are n press$ unto pray]--are n put out ( !mselves1 x is only necessity t saps ! roots ( x1 & makes x gre54 ,,ii4 ,security is lazy & n active1 putte? n =? its h& to "w1 & s die? a begg>1 = only ! h& ( ! dilig5t make? ri*4 ,lay+ hold on ,god is a duty t require? mu* _s 9 x2 m5 d n grip ?+s well 9 _! slumb]+4 ,!re is no duty t ne$e? s spiritual & lively pr9ciples4 ,if a man d n put on su* a piece ( resolution & edge ^u him1 he _c come to ! wre/l+ ( pray] & viol5ce ( fai?4 ,al?\gh ! ex]cise & act+ ( grace dep5de? m ^u ! ,_s ( ,god's pres5t influ5ce1 ?an ^u ! s\l ( man1 yet ?is is ! way ! ,"l communicate? 8 influ5ce1 by /irr+ up & excit+ ! creature to its duty1 z if x c\ld d x alone4 ,grace is "o ?+1 & ! /irr+ up ( x is ano!r ?+4 ,= :5 we lie by & sleep ov] our "t1 & g n ab\t ! matt] s s]i\sly z x 7 life & dea?1 x is b a weak hold we c take ( ,god4 ,accord+ to ! measure ( a man's appreh5d+ necessity1 & accord+ to ! measure ( 8 s]i\sness 9 ^! ?+s1 s w ! h& ( fai? grip1 & lay hold ) m or less viol5ce4 ,z a man dr[n+ w be put f sleep+1 & :5 "o is 9 extreme haz>d all 8 /r5g? w unite toge!r 9 "o to d t :i* at any ord9>y "t x c\ld n d1 s ought x to be "h4 ,a ,*ri/ian assault$ ) _m temptations %\ld unite 8 /r5g?1 & try ! yondmo/47#cbd7 ,o b y\r :ole spirits w\ld run toge!r1 to ! sav+ ( y\rselves1 if ye 7 v appreh5sive ( necessity6 ,! ex]cise ( fai? is a dead grip1 t _c "p ) :at x grippe?4 ,!re=e1 #a4 ,we mu/ say to y1 x is n s easy a ?+ z y believe1 to lay hold on ,god1--!re mu/ be /irr+ up to x4 ,& :5 ! ,"l speake? ( our /irr+ ourselves1 c]ta9ly he meane? ?is likewise1 t he mu/ /ir u1 ere we /ir ourselves4 #b4 ,above all1 be afraid ( a secure condition3 x is ! enemy ( communion ) ,god & spiritual life4 ,!re=e1 look ab\t y1 & appreh5d m y\r necessity1 & !n give no re/ & quietness to y\rself1 till y h employ$ & engag$ him1 be z m5 fly+ to lay hold on ! refuge set be=e y4 #c4 ,x mu/ be a "t ( little access to ,god1 & little fai?1 :5 we are all secure1 & nobody goe? ab\t religion z _! "w & bus9ess4 ,we all[ ourselves 9 x1 !re=e1 we d exhort yon1 fir/1 ,to purpose ?is z y\r end to aim at1 & purpose by ,god's grace to take m hold ( ,god4 ,!re is little m9d+ ( duty1 & t make? little do+ ( x4 ,once engage y\r he>ts to a love & desire ( m ( ?is1 come to a po9t ( resolution1 ,i mu/ "k him m1 & tru/ m 9 him1 be m acqua9t ) him4 ,&1 secondly1 ,put y\rselves 9 ! way ( duty4 ,x is ,god t only c /ir y up1 or apply y\r he>ts to ! us+ ( viol5ce to ,god1 b ye w\ld be f\nd 9 ! outw>d means mu*1 & 9 ^! ways ,god w meet ) y1 if y wait on him 9 !m4 8,= ?\ ha/ hid ?y face f u40 ,"h is ! greate/ plague1 a spiritual plague4 ,! la/ v]se 0 b ! beg9n+ ( sorr[s1 8,we all d fade10 c4 ,b lo1 "h ! accompli%m5t ( mis]y1 ,god hid+ 8 face1 & consum+ !m 9 ! h& ( _! s9s4 ,fir/1 ,! ,"l's hid+ ( 8 face1 & giv+ up a p to melt away 9 _! s9s1 puni%+ ) judicial bl9dness & security1 is ! wor/ judgm5t1 x fille? ! cup full4 ,?is compla9t goe? on /ill worse1 & c]ta9ly x is worse nor _! fad+ z a leaf & exile out ( _! l&4 ,x is n )\t reason1 t great tr\bles & afflictions are s express$1 8,?\ did/ hide ?y face10 z ,david said1 8,?\ did/ hide ?y face1 & ,i 0 tr\bl$10 import+ z mu*1 z x is n tr\ble t do? tr\ble1 b ,god's hid+ ( 8 face t make? tr\ble4 ,x is 9 s f> tr\ble1 z x is a sign ( 8 displeasure1 & z ! fr[ns ( 8 c\nt5ance are ^u x1 !re=e1 ! sa9ts1 aggravat+ _! affliction1 say1 8,?\ hide/ ?y face40 ,y "k ! face is ! place :]e9 ei!r k9dness or unk9dness appe>e?4 ,! ,"l's c\nt5ance1 on face1 is a refre%ful sweet manife/ation ( himself to a s\l1 x is ! ,"l us+ famili>ity ) a _s1 & ?is made ,david m glad ?an corn & w9e4 ,n[1 ! hid+ ( ! face1 ! )draw+ ( 8 c\nt5ance1 is1 :5 ! ,"l 9 8 disp5sation & deal+ do? )hold ! manife/ation ( himself1 ei!r 9 life or consolation1 :5 he cov]e? himself ) cl\ds r\nd ab\t1 t nei!r c a s\l see into ! backside ( x--into 8 own w>m he>t1 nor c ! sun beams %9e ?r\gh to quick5 & refre% ! s\l4 ,! ,"l drawe? ov] 8 face a vail ( a cross+ disp5sation1 or su* l4 ,!re is a des]tion ( ! s\l 9 ! po9t ( life & spiritual action1 & !re is a des]tion 9 reg>d ( consolation4 ,! v>ieties ( ! ,"l's des]tions run ^u ^! two4 ,z a ,*ri/ian's life is action or consolation1 & ! ,"l's influ5ce is ei!r quick5+ or com=t+1 s 8 )draw+ is ei!r a prejudice to ! "o or ! o!r4 ,sometimes he goe? 8m\rn+ all ! day10 nay1 b he is 8sick ( love10 sometimes he is a bottle dri$ 9 ! smoke1 & 8 moi/ure dri$ up4 ,! ,*ri/ian's consolation may be subtract$1 & 8 life abide1 b he _c h spiritual consolation1 if he be n lively4 ,?is life is m sub/antial1--com=t is m refre%ful1--life is m solid1--com=t sweet1 t is true gr[+ solid meat1 ?is b sauce to eat x )4 ,! hid+ "h meant is c]ta9ly a spiritual puni%m5t4 ,! ,"l d5y+ unto ?is p grace to und]/& ! voice ( ! rod1--he appe>+ z a p>ty aga9/ !m1--leav+ !m to _! own c>nal & lazy temp]1 & ?us !y lay /ill "u ,god's displeasure4 ,n[1 !re is no?+ l ?is4 ,i4 ,because x is a spiritual puni%m5t1 & e/ates are n to be valu$ & laid 9 ! balance ) ! s\l4 ,albeit m5 are become s bruti% z to abase _! s\ls1 & pro/itute !m to any ?+1 yet all a man ha? is n consid]able to x4 ,,ii4 ,x is a m excell5t ?+ t is remov$ by x1--8,9 8 fav\r is life10--all felicity & happ9ess is 9 ,god's c\nt5ance4 ,if a man h n ?is1 :at ha? he else8 ,losses are accord+ z ! ?+ is4 ,nay1 b "h is m1--8,my ,"l is tak5 f me1 my ,god ha? =gott5 me40 ,& inde$1 if man's true happ9ess be 9 communion ) ,god1 c]ta9ly1 any int]ruption com+ 9 mu/ be sad1 & make a man m mis]able ?an ! _w kn[e?4 ,!re is a great] emphasis 9 t ^w1 8,?\ ha/ hid ?y face10 ?an if he _h said1 all ! _w hide? _! face & make? a scorn ( u4 ,!re=e1 fir/1 ,"k :at is ! wor/ ?+ ( ! times4 ,_m ( y ?9k sword & pe/il5ce1 & ! burd5s ( ! "t1 ! wor/ ?+s1 & if y 7 n[ to compla91 ! sadde/ compla9t w\ld be1--affliction is laid on our lo9s4 ,b "k ?is1 if y\r cities 7 desolate1 if y\r l& 7 made a wild]ness1 & we captives 9 ano!r l&1 !re is yet a worse ?+ ?an all ^!1 & ?9k y n ?is /range8 ,nay1 ,i say1 !re is some?+ worse already 9 u1 t we "k n (1 & x is ?is--8,make ! he>ts ( ?is p h>d40 ,a _s ( slumb] & deadness f ! ,"l ^u ! l&1 !re are multitudes he w nev] %[ 8 face unto1 x is /ill vail$ f !m1 & !y "k him n4 ,ye t ?9k all 7 well if ye _h peace & prosp]ity1 & "k no hid+ ( ,god's c\nt5ance--no ang] b :5 he /rike?2 c]ta9ly y "k n :at 8 c\nt5ance is by all ^! ?+s m5 nei!r "k love nor hatr$4 #b4 ,:atev] calamity come ^u y outw>dly1 deprecate mo/ spiritual plagues & ,god's des]t+4 ,if y h ,god's c\nt5ance1 x may make y glad 9 mu* sadness4 ,y w\ld be mo/ c>eful le/ any p>tition-wall came 9 le/ 8 c\nt5ance *ange on y1 if y grieve 8 ,_s & break 8 he>t4 ,seek to h 8 face to %9e1 & ?is %all be a sun ) heal+ "u 8 w+s4 ,o b ,*ri/'s c\nt5ance is comely1 :5 x is se5 )\t cl\ds6 b (t5 x is ov]cl\d$ ) mu* provocation4 ,secondly1 ,! ,"l's hid+ ( 8 face ha? influ5ce on ! temp] ( spirits & disposition 9 duties4 ,! tru? is 9 g5]al1 8,9 him we live1 & move1 & h our be+10 & m especially1 9 _m ?+s t are spiritual1 we are ( our selves able to d no?+4 ,! creature's hol9ess1 & especially our life1 is b z ! rays t ! ,sun ( righte\sness s5de? =? r\nd ab\t him1 & if any ?+ come betwe5 x evani%e?4 ,z ! m>ygold t op5e? its leaves :5 ! sun rise?1 & close? :5 x goe? d[n aga91 s exactly do? our spiritual con/itution foll[ ! motions ( 8 c\nt5ance1 & dep5d :olly on !m4 8,?\ hide/ ?y face1 & !y are tr\bl$10 ,psal4 xxx #g4 ,! ,"l ne$e? no m b disc\nt5ance u1 & we are gone4 ,always1 ,i4 ,be m dep5d5t creatures4 ,we use to act z f habits )91 )\t any subord9ation to ! ,"l's grace )\t u1 b we f9d t our suffici5cy is n ( ourself4 ,h[ (t5 do? y\r spiritual condition *ange on y 9 an h\r8 ,y _c comm& "o ?\ght ( ,god1 or act f any habit ( grace1 ev5 !n :5 y c br+ =? o!r gifts 9 ex]cise4 ,ye f9d t grace f9de? m difficulties1 m int]ruptions1--!re=e le>n to att5d ! *anges & motions ( 8 c\nt5ance4 ,,ii4 ,:5 y f9d y\r he>t dead1 & y conclud$ "u an impossibility ( tak+ hold ( ,god 9 a lively mann]1 !n1 ,i pray y1 look unto ! ,"l's susp5d+ ( 8 influ5ce1 & let y\r :ole endeav\rs be at ! ?rone ( grace to help x4 ,x w n be y\r own provok+ ( y\rself to y\r duty1 b y mu/ put y\rself ^u ,god1 t he may cause 8 face to %9e4 ,,iii4 ,?\gh ! ,"l's hid+ 8 face be (t5 a cause ( our deadness1 & 8 des]tion make? all to )]1 yet we h (t5 a culpable h& 9 x1 & he hides 8 face be+ provok$ s to d4 ,"o ?+ we may m5tion1 griev+ ( ! ,holy ,gho/ :]eby we are seal$1 qu5*+ ! motions ( ! ,_s1 make? ! ,_s cov] 8 face ) a vail & hide x4 ,!re is "h ord9>ily a reciprocal or mutual influ5ce4 ,our griev+ him makes him )draw 8 c\nt5ance1 & 8 )draw+ 8 c\nt5ance make? u to )] & gr[ b>r54 ,,iv4 ,! mo/ sure & infallible tok5 ( ! ,"l's hid+ 8 face1 is security1 & a _s ( deadness & laz9ess1 :5 folk g ab\t duties dream+1 & d all z x 7 ?r\gh _! sleep4 ,!re=e we may conclude sad ?+s on ?is l&1 t ! ,"l hide? 8 face f u4 ,& !re=e arise1 & d n settle & quiet y\rself 9 su* a condition4 ,! ,"l is angry1 ne$e? any m be said8 ,no m ne$e? to k9d *ildr51 b ! rod mu/ foll[ ?is to make ang] s5sible4 ,,an ,,useful ,,case ,,( ,,consci5ce ,le>n$ly ,& ,accurately ,discuss$ ,& ,resolv$1 ,conc]n+ ,associations ,& ,conf$]acies ,) ,idolat]s1 ,infidels1 ,h]etics1 ,malignants1 ,or ,any ,o!r ,kn[n ,enemies ,( ,tru? ,& ,godl9ess4 ,section ,i4 ,t ,!re ,is ,a ,malignant ,p>ty ,/ill ,9 ,! ,k+dom4 ,9 ! entry to ?is bus9ess1 ! importunity ( n a few makes x ne$ful to speak some:at to a "q :i* unto ?is "t ha? be5 unque/ion$1 z beyond all exception1 t is1 :e!r !re be yet 9 ,scotl& a malignant p>ty8 ,or1 :e!r !re be at ?is "t any p>ty :o may & ought1 9 reason & ,*ri/ian prud5ce1 to be reput$ & look$ ^u z malignants & disaffect$ to ! cov5ant$ cause ( ,god8 ,x seems ! m ne$ful to speak some:at ( ?is1 #a4 ,because "s m9i/]s are become slack & sil5t 9 ?is po9t1 z if n[ !re 7 no ne$ ( wat*fulness & w>n+ aga9/ any su* p>ty1 #b4 ,because ! expressions ( _m ( ! p ( ! l& run t way1 t !re are n[ no malignants 9 ,scotl&1 & t x is b a few facti\s m9i/]s t w /ill keep up ^! names1 t !y may m easily1 ) o!rs ( _! own /amp1 weak5 & divide ! k+dom1 = c>ry+ on ( _! own ends1 #c4 ,because ! incl9ations & resolutions ( ! public judicatories1 9 ref]5ce to mo/ ( ! p>ty :o c>ri$ t "n1 d cle>ly import t !y d ?9k !y are no m to be look$ ^u z malignants1 z appe>s f sev]al ( _! pap]s1 especially ! lett] writt5 = satisfaction to ! presbyt]y ( ,/irl+4 ,& !re=e ?is mu/ be laid d[n z ! f\ndation ( :at foll[s4 ,t !re is /ill 9 ! l&1 n only a few p]sons1 b a p>ty consid]able = numb]1 p[]1 & policy1 :o are malignant & disaffect$ to ! cov5ant & cause ( ,god4 ,we w\ld jo9 he>tily 9 ! desire ( _m1 t ^! & o!r su* l odi\s names ( diff]5t p>ties & factions 7 tak5 away1 b we _c jo9 9 ! reasons ( ?is desire :i* are ord9>ily giv54 ,we wi% ! "n malignant 7 obsolete & antiquate1 if s be ! ?+ itself1 :i* is su* a root ( bitt]ness1 7 extirpat$ out ( ! *ur*4 ,yea1 ?\gh ! ?+ itself rema9$1 if m5 w\ld hate x = itself1 & acc\nt x m odi\s & hateful ?an ! "n imports1 we w\ld be glad x 7 no m he>d (1 because we f9d ?is prejudice1 by all su* appropriat$ names1 t p g5]ally look ^u t :i* goes "u t "n z ! only s91 & z if !re 7 n t root ( bitt]ness1 9 all :i* x gr[s out (1 9 any1 & s conceive !mselves good ,*ri/ians if !y fall n "u t hateful appellation ( malignants4 ,b see+ ?is bitt] fruit ( enmity1 aga9/ godl9ess & ! godly1 comes to m rip5ess & maturity 9 _m ( ?is g5]ation ?an 9 o!rs1 :o yet are unconv]t$1 & see+ x ha? be5 ! cu/om ( ! *ur* ( ,god 9 all g5]ations1 to discrim9ate _m m ungodly & kn[n hat]s ( godl9ess & 8 p f ! common sort ( natural p1 & to compreh5d !m "u ^! names ( wick$1 ( malignant1 ( enemies z may appe> 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 especially 9 ! ,psalms1 & t m especially 9 our days1 t "n ha? be5 appropriat$ to su* :o h decl>$ !mselves1 9 _! words or actions1 to be hat]s ( godl9ess & ! p[] !re(1 & 8 p1 or h aris5 to ! height ( actual opposition aga9/ ^!1 we _c be blam$ = us+ su* a "n /ill1 = di/9ction's sake4 ,we proce$ to "s reasons4 ,i4 ,! con/ant & cont9u$ proce$+s ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly & _! commission]s = _m ye>s pa/ unto ?is day4 ,!re is n almo/ any ( _! w>n+s1 decl>ations1 or remon/rances1 :i* do? n ass]t ?is1 & w>n aga9/ x1 & t n only be=e ! k+'s homecom+ & tak+ ( ! cov5ant1 b also s9ce t "t1 z is evid5t by ! ,decl>ation emitt$ by ! commission 9 ,july la/17#cbe7 ! ,decl>ation ( ! ,assembly itself1 a little aft]17#cbf7 by ! ,decl>ation emitt$ at ,/irl+ s9ce ! defeat at ,dunb>17#cbg7 ! ,causes ( ! ,fa/ ^u t defeat17#cbh7 ! ,remon/rance to ! k+ at ,p]? aft] 8 escape1 toge!r ) ! ,remon/rance giv5 9 by !m to ! p>liam5t17#cbi7 all :i* d cle>ly hold =? ?is tru?4 ,,ii4 ,take ,*ri/'s rule1 8,by _! fruits ye %all "k !m40 ,!re is a great p>ty 9 ! l& t adh]e to malignant pr9ciples1 br+ =? malignant fruits1 & tread malignant pa?s1 z may appe> 9 ^! in/ances4 #a4 ,a great _m ( ^! :o h be5 =m]ly engag$ 9 su* c\rses1 & "u *ur* c5sures1 did lately conjo9 toge!r & rise 9 arms1 & drew away ! k+7#ccj7 f ! public c\ncils ( ! k+dom1 & refus$ to lay d[n arms till !y got conditions agreeable to _! m9d2 :i* c\rse ( !irs 0 ju/ly decl>$ by ! commission to c>ry ^u x ! /amp ( malignancy 9 an em95t way4 #b4 ,! seek+ to promote & e/abli% an arbitr>y p[] 9 ! p]son ( ! k+1 z x ha? be5 /ill ! endeav\r ( ! malignant p>ty1 s x ha? be5 always tak5 by ! kirk ( ,scotl& z "o ( _! *>act]s2 & t !re is a p>ty n[ 9 ,scotl& :o /ill hold t pr9ciple1 & drive ?is design ( arbitr>y p[]1 is evid5t4 ,fir/1 because ^! same m51 :o 7 lately 9 arms1 did n only take up arms ^u ! k+'s simple w>rant1 & )\t ! k1 & contr>y to ! m9d ( ! committee ( e/ates2 b also receiv$ ! act ( indemnity17#cca7 & laid d[n arms1 9 ob$i5ce to ! k+'s maje/y1 )\t s mu* z m5tion+ or ackn[l$g+ ! committee ( e/ates1 z is to be se5 9 a pap] subscrib$ by !m17#ccb7 & 9 ! remon/rance ( ! commission ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly1 dat$ at ,p]?1 ,nov4 #bi1 #afej1 ! words :]e( are ^!3 8,y\r lord%ips %\ld likewise consid]1 :e!r x do? n encroa* ^u ! pres5t con/itution ( gov]nm5t ( ?is k+dom1 & w n involve y\r lord%ips 9 ! guilt ( ^! m5's s91 if y %all accept ( _! lay+ d[n ( arms1 m]ely ^u ! pr(ession ( ob$i5ce to ! k+'s comm&1 )\t any expression ( _! respect & ob$i5ce to ! committee ( e/ates1 or any ackn[l$gm5t ( _! s9 & (f5ce1 :i* we hope y w look ^u z a mo/ unnatural & unseasonable r5d+ ( ! k+dom1 9 ! "t ( ?is heavy oppression by a common enemy1 & expos+ ! k+dom to all mis]y & ru9407#ccc7 ,second1 ,x may be rememb]$ t 9 ! fir/ model ( ! agreem5t :i* 0 made at ,br$a17#ccd7 t clause :i* do? conc]n ! det]m9+ ( civil matt]s 9 ! int]val ( p>liam5t1 by su* z are au?oriz$ by p>liam5t = t effect1 & ! k+'s maje/y he>k5+ to _! advice1 0 :olly left out2 & any :o are acqua9t$ ) expressions & incl9ations ( sundry great ones 9 ! l&1 are n ignorant ( _! dislike ( a committee ( e/ates1 & _! desire to h ! adm9i/ration ( matt]s1 9 ! int]val ( p>liam5t1 :olly devolv$ ^u ! k+'s c\ncil4 ,& ! same _s t w\ld draw bus9ess f ! committee to a cab9et c\ncil1 w\ld at la/ draw !m f ! p>liam5t itself1 because t is also1 if n m1 cross+ to private int]e/s & designs ?an a committee ( e/ates4 ,?ird in/ance4 ,!re is a p>ty 9 ! l& :o z 9 _! he>ts !y d envy1 & 9 _! tongues d traduce m5 t h be5 /eadfa/ & fai?ful 9 ! cov5ant & cause ( ,god1 s d !y endeav\r to ! utmo/ ( _! p[]1 to br+ !m into disgrace & contempt1 & to get !m remov$ f p[] & tru/1 &1 ^u ! o!r side1 /udy ) no less dilig5ce to get places ( p[] & tru/1 9 ! army & else:]e1 fill$ ) su* z ei!r h be5 op5 enemies or secret und]m9]s4 ,f\r? in/ance4 ,are !re n _m :o oppose ! k+dom ( ,jesus ,*ri/ & "w ( re=mation1 n only by hold+ up t old calumny ( malignants1 conc]n+ ! s$iti\s & facti\s hum\r ( m9i/]s1 & _! /ret*+ ( !mselves beyond _! l9e1 & by mock+ all fai?ful & free prea*+ ( ! ^w1 & by be>+ d[n ! p[] ( godl9ess1 d]id+ & hat+ all ! lov]s & foll[]s !re(1 by be+ impati5t ( ! discipl9e & c5sures ( ! *ur*1 b also look+ ^u ! gov]nm5t ( ! *ur* ) an evil eye1 & /rongly incl9+ "s ( !m1 t *ur* gov]nm5t be put 9 ! h&s ( a few prelates1 mo/ ( !m t x may be :olly devolv$ ^u ! civil gov]nm5t8 ,fif? in/ance4 ,!re is /ill a p>ty 9 ! l& t endeav\r to h ! /ate ( ! "q alt]$1 & to h religion left out ( ! same1 t x be+ /at$ ^u civil int]e/1 !y may take to !mselves a great] latitude 9 _! way ( c>ry+ on bus9ess4 ,?is 0 hold5 =? to be ! design ( ! malignant p>ty 9 ! ye> #afdh1 z appe>s 9 ! ,decl>ation ( ! ,commission t ye> 9 ,m>*1 & !re 0 a necess>y & seasonable w>n+ giv5 aga9/ x by ! ,commission 9 _! ,decl>ation1 ( ! date ,july #afej4 ,,iii4 ,besides ^? :o are excommunicat$1 !re are yet 9 ! l& a consid]able numb] ( p]sons ( *ief note1 :o d /ill lie "u c5sures ( ! *ur*1 "s because ( _! accession to ! late unlawful engagem5t1 o!rs because ( _! accession to ! late c\rse ( rebellion1 ab\t ! "t ( ! k+'s escape f ,p]?1 besides _m o!rs ( less note4 ,,iv4 ,we suppose t x is mo/ c]ta9 & unque/ionable1 t !re 0 lately a malignant p>ty & faction 9 ! l&1 v num]\s & p[]ful4 ,h[ _m m5 ( blood1 murd]]s ( _! bre?r51 z unnatural & b>b>\s z ! ,iri%7#cce7 !y once jo9$ )1 aga9/ _! c\ntry1--h[ _m h wat*$ all opportunities = tr\bl+ ! peace ( ! k+dom1 & rejoic$ 9 ! day ( its calamity8 ,h[ _m 7 ! oppressors ( ^? :o call$ on ! ,"l's "n 9 ! "t ( ! ,engagem5t87#ccf7 ,:at multitudes ( pr(ane & ungodly mock]s ( all godl9ess1 & hat]s & p]secutors ( ! godly1 sw>m+ ev]y:]e8 ,if ?is be tru?1 z x is inde$1 we may say1 :o ha? he>d su* a ?+8 ,:o ha? se5 su* a ?+8 ,%all a nation be born at once8 ,& h !y s soon le>n$ to d well1 :o h be5 s long accu/om$ to d evil8 ,:5 did ?is ca?olic conv]sion fall out1 & by :at means8 ,ha? ! act ( indemnity & p>don su* influ5ce1 to ju/ify ^! m5 f all _! but*]ies & b>b>\s cruelties8 ,! add+ ( ?ree ?\s& to ! *ur* 9 "o day1 0 miracul\s 9 ! days ( miracles4 ,b behold1 a great] miracle ?an t 9 ! days :5 miracles are ceas$1 _m ?\s&s add$ to ! *ur* ( ! fri5ds ( ! cause ( ,god 9 "o day1 & t n by prea*+1 :i* is ! p[] ( ,god unto salvation1 n by spiritual weapons1 :i* are mighty ?r\gh ,god1 b by ! c>nal weapon ( an act ( indemnity1 & ! example ( "o man1 ! k+'s conjunction 9 ! cause1 :i* at ! be/ ha? n su* evid5ce ( reality z to conv9ce any1 & *ange _! m9d4 ,sad exp]i5ce1 & ! con/ant te/imony ( ! *ur* ( ,scotl& proves1 t malignancy is a we$ t ha? deep] & /rong] roots ?an to be pluck$ up s easily2 & t1 ?\gh !re be "s1 yet !re be b few 9 ! l& :o h be5 once engag$ 9 t way1 t h really & inde$ ab&on$ & come (f ! same4 ,! po9t %all m appe> by tak+ (f objections t are made to ! contr>y4 ,x is object$1 #a4 ,t ^! :o 7 =m]ly e/eem$ malignants1 did oppose ! "w ( ,god because !y c\ld n be p]suad$ 9 consci5ce1 t ! cov5ant & cause 7 contriv$ & c>ri$ on 9 a w>rantable way1 ^? :o 7 mo/ in/rum5tal 9 x1 seem+ to !m n only to act )\t au?ority1 b aga9/ au?ority4 ,b s x is1 t ! k+ ha? n[ jo9$ 9 ! cov5ant & add$ 8 au?ority to x1 & !re=e x ne$s n be fe>$ t ^! m5 w any m oppose x1 nay x may be expect$1 !y w no less zeal\sly promote ! ends !re( ?an !y did =m]ly oppose ! same4 ,answ]3 ,?is argum5t suppose? "s ?+s t are false1 "s ?+s at be/ d\btful1 & "s ?+s dang]\s4 ,i4 ,x suppose? two falsities3 #a4 ,t x 0 a gr\nd & pr9ciple ( consci5ce & respect to ! k+'s au?ority t made ^! m5 to oppose ! cov5ant & "w ( re=mation4 ,if x 0 ! consci5ce & conviction ( ! unw>rantabl5ess ( x = ! want ( au?ority1 t /irr$ !m up to oppose ! cov5ant & cause1 !n :y did !y subscribe x & jo9 9 ! def5ce ( ! same aga9/ ! k+8 #b4 ,x suppose? t ! only gr\nd1 :y !y did oppose & und]m9e ! same1 01 because ! k+ 0 ( a contr>y m9d1 & refus$ to jo9 9 ! cov5ant1 & ratify ! same by 8 au?ority1 :i* also is false1 = !re 7 sev]al o!r gr\nds & causes ( s do+ besides ?is4 ,we %all "n a few1 leav+ ! re/ to a fur!r scrut9y 7#a47 ,! natural enmity t is 9 ! he>ts ( all m5 aga9/ ! ,"l & 8 ano9t$1 8 "w & 8 p1 & ! p[] ( godl9ess :i* do? effectually "w 9 ! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce4 7#b47 ,an enmity aga9/ ! p[] ( p>liam5t & laws4 7#c47 ,an enmity aga9/ ! union ( ! k+doms4 7#d47 ,an enmity aga9/ ! p[] ( presbyt]ies1 & ! discipl9e ( ! *ur*1 to :i* are oppos$1 a s9ful desire ( break+ ! bonds & ca/+ away ! cords ( ! ,"l & 8 ano9t$1 a desire to e/abli% an arbitr>y p[] & unlimit$ mon>*y1 a desire to e/abli% a lordly prelatical p[] 9 ! p]sons ( a few1 or to h ! gov]nm5t ( ! *ur* :olly dep5d5t on ! civil p[]1 a desire to dissolve ! union ( ! k+doms1 t !y may be !reby weak5$ & less able to resi/ malignant designs aga9/ religion & lib]ties1 a desire to live loosely )\t b&s 9 reg>d ( p]sonal re=mation4 ,,ii4 ,x suppose? some?+ t is at be/ d\btful1 to wit1 t ! k+ ha? really jo9$ unto ! cause ( ,god1 !re be+ small evid5ces ( x1 & _m presumptions to ! contr>y1 especially1 #a4 ,8 br++ home ) him into ! k+dom1 a numb] ( em95t1 wick$ & kn[n malignants2 8 c\nt5anc+ (1 & famili> conv]s+ ) su* 9 ?is nation s9ce 8 com+17#ccg7 & correspond5ce ) o!rs ( !m abroad1 8 des]t+ ( ! public c\ncils ( ! k+dom1 to jo9 to a p>ty ( bloody & wick$ m51 raid$ 9 arms ) 8 k & by 8 w>rant4 #b4 ,8 n be+ conv9c$ ( any guilt 9 8 fa!r1 because ( 8 opposition to ! cause & cov5ant1 not)/&+ ( all ! blood ( ! ,"l's p %$ by him 9 t opposition4 ,= v]ify+ :]e(1 we appeal to ! k ( "s noblem5 & m9i/]s1 :o h occasion to "k 8 m9d & to be s]i\s ) him 9 ?is ?+4 ,,iii4 ,x suppose? some?+ t is ( v dang]\s consequ5ce4 #a4 ,t ^! m5's zeal to ! cause or aga9/ x1 do? ebb & fl[ accord+ to ! k+'s be+ aga9/ x or = x4 ,s9ce !y foll[ ! cause n = itself b = ! k+1 w !y n des]t x :5 ! k+ =sakes x8 ,c !y be acc\nt$ real fri5ds ( ! cause :o are kn[n to fav\r x only1 ad nutum pr9cipis17#cch7--;z ! com$ian1 ait1 aio1 negat1 nego87#cci7 ,is x n all "o to foll[ ! cause = ! k+1 & = a man's own int]e/ & advantage8 ,bo? are alike extr9sic & adv5titi\s to ! cause1 bo? are alike *angeable4 ,eccebulus "u ,con/antius 0 a precise ,*ri/ian1 "u ,julian a p]secut+ apo/ate2 & !n aga9 "u ! next ,*ri/ian emp]or became a ,*ri/ian4 ,& x is l if he _h outliv$ t emp]or till a hea!n succe$$1 he %\ld h paganiz$ ! second "t4 #b4 ,t v pr9ciple t is pret5d$ to unite !m to ! cause is 9 itself mo/ dang]\s1 bo? to ! privileges ( p>liam5t & lib]ties ( ! p1 & to our religion beside4 ,_! pr9ciple ( opposition 01 8,!y conceiv$ ! way foll[$ c\ld n be w>rantable )\t ! k+'s cons5t & w>rant1 t p might n v9dicate _! own j rights & lib]ties1 & _! religion1 )\t ! k+'s concurr5ce1 or aga9/ him40 ,n[ !n1 ! pr9ciple ( _! conjunction to ! cause mu/ be ?is1 because x is n[ clo!d ) au?ority :i* x _h n be=e1 & :i* n[ makes x w>rantable4 ,?is pr9ciple !re=e includes 9 ! bosom ( x1 ! e/abli%+ ( unlimit$ & absolute p[] 9 k+s2 ! unlawfulness ( def5sive w>s aga9/ tyranny & oppression2 ! k+'s negative voice1 & ! dep5d5t p[] ( p>liam5ts ^u 8 pleasure2 all :i* are pr9ciples de/ructive ( ! cause & our lib]ties1 & ! v *>act]s7#cdj7 ( our enemies f ! beg9n+4 ,?us !y h *ang$ _! way1 b n _! pr9ciples1 & are n[ ! m dang]\s t !y may n be look$ ^u z enemies1 b z fri5ds4 ,see+ x is manife/1 t x is n ! love ( ! cause t con/ra9s !m1 & !y "k x 0 n t pr9ciple t p]suad$ ! k+1 b m]e necessity1 contr>y to 8 own incl9ation1 may we n c]ta9ly expect1 t accord+ to _! pr9ciples !y w lab\r to set at fre$om ! k+1 :om !y conceive imprison$ & captivat$ by ! p[] ( necessity )9 ! limits & b\nds ( a regulat$ mon>*y1 & to loose him f all ^! *a9s ( involunt>y treaties & agreem5ts1 & rigid laws & p>liam5ts1 t he may !n act 9 fre$om & hon\r accord+ to 8 own incl9ation & !irs bo?8 ,& !n f>ewell religion & lib]ties4 ,objection #b3 ,! mo/ "p ( ^! :o 7 =m]ly malignant1 h n[ rep5t$ ( t s91 & make pr(ession ( _! resolution to adh]e to ! cov5ant & cause ( ,god1 & to be/[ _! lives & e/ates 9 def5ce !re(4 ,!re=e !y are n n[ to be e/eem$ malignants4 ,answ]3 ,we w\ld wi% f our he>ts t we _h no answ] to ?is argum5t2 !n %\ld we yield ! po9t 9 h&1 & yield x *e]fully1 t !re is no malignant p>ty n[ 9 ,scotl&4 ,b1 alas6 t we h s mu* evid5ce conv9c+ our consci5ces & p]suad+ !m to d5y :at is object$4 ,we ackn[l$ge "s h inde$ rep5t$1 & su* we desire to embrace & receive ) all t5d]ness & love1 z godly ,*ri/ians1 wor?y to be intru/$4 ,b yet ! mo/ "p ( !m d /ill br+ =? ! same malignant fruits4 ,_! ungodly & wick$ practices te/ify to _! face t !y h no?+ to d to take 8 cov5ant 9 _! m\?1 see+ !y hate to be re=m$4 ,! late ris+ 9 arms1 contr>y to _! solemn & p>ticul> engagem5ts1 _! be>+ d[n & reproa*+ ! godly1 & su* z are ( kn[n integrity1 _! /udy+ to fill places ( tru/ ) m5 =m]ly enemies or und]m9]s1 _! cont9u+ 9 _! pr(ane & loose walk+1--all ^! are m conv9c+ evid5ces ( _! reta9+ _! old pr9ciples ?an any extort$ confessions or pr(essions1 = s9i/] respects & ends c be no probable signs ( _! rep5tance & *ange4 ,we desire ^! ?+s to be rememb]$1 #a3 ,t ! ,engagem5t7#cda7 0 c>ri$ on1 n by op5 & pr(ess$ enemies1 b su* z _h made public pr(ession ( _! rep5tance1 & 7 !reupon admitt$ to tru/4 #b4 ,t ^u consid]ation ( ! hypocrisy & in/ability ( ^! m5 appe>+ 9 t & o!r p>ticul>s1 ! kirk & k+dom ( ,scotl& did take ^u !mselves /rait bonds & engagem5ts to exclude su* f tru/1 until su* "t z !y _h giv5 real evid5ces ( ! reality ( _! rep5tance1 & ( ab&on+ _! =m] pr9ciples & ways1 ( :i* ! kirk 0 to judge imp>tially z 9 ,god's sight4 #c4 ,t x ha? be5 confess$ & prea*$ by _m godly m9i/]s1 & 0 giv5 9 by sundry 9 ! "t ( ! se>* ( ! ,"l's controv]sy aga9/ ! l&1 9 ,novemb] la/ at ,p]?1 & ha? be5 bemoan$ & regrett$ by _m ( ! p :o fe>$ ,god1 t !re is a great deal ( s9 & guilt ly+ on ! kirk ( ,scotl&1 = ! sudd5 receiv+ ( sc&al\s p]sons1 especially malignants1 to ! public pr(ession ( rep5tance be=e !re 0 9 !m any real evid5ce ( _! =sak+ _! =m] pr9ciples & ways4 ,objection #c3 ,none are n[ to be e/eem$ malignants1 9 ref]5ce to employm5t & tru/1 b su* z /& judicially decl>$ by kirk & /ate to be s2 = c]ta9ly1 m5 are n to lie "u ! burd5 ( s great a reproa*1 ^u ! private :isp]+s & common reports ( o!rs1 o!rwise1 hone/ m5 may be wrong$1 & !re %all be no end ( confusion1 or t]m9at+ ?is controv]sy1 !re be+ no c]ta9 rule to walk by 9 x4 ,answ]3 ,we ackn[l$ge t surmis+s1 :isp]+s1 & reports ( o!rs are n suffici5t1 b t a rule is ne$ful4 ,all ! "q w be1 ,:at is t rule8 ,& ?\gh ! judicial deb>r+ ( judicatories be n all1 b x mu/ be rul$ by ano!r rule1 yet are we will+ to take x = s mu*2 = ev5 t w prove !re is yet a malignant p>ty 9 ,scotl&1 because _m are /&+ "u *ur* c5sures albeit we are sorry !re is s mu* precipitancy & ha/e 9 tak+ (f ! c5sures47#cdb7 ,^? involv$ 9 ! late rebellion are /&+ "u a s5t5ce ( ! commission17#cdc7 decl>+ !m to be foll[+ _! old malignant designs2 few ( !m are yet admitt$ to pr(ession ( rep5tance4 ,we desire x may be consid]$1 t ! rule hold5 =? by ! kirk ( ,scotl& #afdh1 = admitt+ ( p]sons to tru/ is ( l>g] ext5t ?an judicial s5t5ce or c5sure2 to wit1 t !y be su* aga9/ :om !re is no j cause ( exception or jeal\sy4 #b4 ,albeit a judicial trial or c5sure be inde$ necess>y1 = inflict+ puni%m5t or c5sure ^u m51 yet x is n necess>y = avoid+ association ) !m1 or deb>r+ !m f tru/4 #c4 ,if none 7 to be acc\nt$ malignants1 b !y :o are judicially decl>$ to be su*1 :at ne$$ ! kirk ( ,scotl& h frequ5tly tak5 s mu* pa9s1 to give *>act]s to "k !m by1 !re be+ s cle> & comp5di\s a way beside8 ,ha? !re n be5 always 9 ! l& secret und]m9]s z well z op5 enemies8 ,& ha? n fai?ful m5 avoid$ ! "o z well z ! o!r8 #d4 ,! ,g5]al ,assembly1 #afdh1 decl>$ ! tak+ 9 ( ^! :o foll[$ ,james ,graham7#cdd7 to be an association ) malignants1 ?\gh mo/ "p ( !m 7 !n releas$ f *ur* c5sures4 ,section ,,ii4 ,t ,! ,pres5t ,public ,resolutions1 ,express$ ,9 ,! ,commission's ,answ] ,to ,! ,p>liam5t's ,qu]y1 ,& ,! ,act ,( ,! ,levy1 ,d ,n ,exclude ,t ,p>ty4 ,9 ! next place1 ^u supposal & pro(1 t !re is a malignant p>ty & faction /ill 9 ! l&1 x is ne$ful to exam9e1 :e!r ! exceptions conta9$ 9 ! answ] ( ! ,commission to ! ,p>liam5t's ,qu]y17#cde7 & ins]t$ into ! ,act ( ,levy17#cdf7 be s compreh5sive z to include all t p>ty4 ,! exceptions be f\r3 #a4 ,su* z are excommunicat$4 #b4 ,su* z are =fault$4 #c4 ,su* z are notori\sly pr(ane or flagiti\s4 ,&1 #d4 ,su* z h be5 f ! beg9n+1 & cont9ue /ill1 or at ?is "t are1 ob/9ate enemies & oppos]s ( ! cov5ant & cause ( ,god4 ,t ^! are n compreh5sive ( ! :ole malignant p>ty 9 ! l&1 appe>s4 ,fir/1 ,! rules ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly fram$ = ! exclusion ( all su* z ought n to be employ$ 9 our armies1 are f> m compreh5sive4 ,! rule is = employ+ ( su* only z are ( a ,*ri/ian & blameless conv]sation1 :i* is turn$ ov] by _! commission]s into a negative1 all t are n notori\sly pr(ane or flagiti\s4 ,ano!r is1 = intru/+ only ^! :o h be5 ( kn[n integrity & con/ant fri5ds to ! cause ( ,god f ! beg9n+1 :i* is also turn$ ov] into a negative1 all t h n be5 con/ant enemies4 ,all su*1 by ! ,answ]1 are capable ( "s tru/ & employm5t4 ,! rules agre$ ^u by ! assembly1 & ratifi$ by act ( p>liam5t1 anno #afdi1 & r5ew$ ^u occasion ( ?is invasion1 7 t no (fic] nor soldi] t foll[$ ,james ,graham %\ld be p]mitt$ 9 ! army1 nor any (fic] t 0 9 ! ,engagem5t1 except su* z1 ^u real evid5ce ( rep5tance1 7 p>ticul>ly recomm5d$ by ! *ur*1 nor any common soldi]1 b ^u suffici5t te/imony ( 8 rep5tance4 ,n[1 s9ce x is prov$ t ! mo/ "p ( all su* cont9ue /ill malignants1 & reta9 _! old pr9ciples1 & t ! bulk & body ( ! p are call$ =? by ! public resolution1 )\t su* exceptions z 7 conceiv$ be=e necess>y1 = ! exclusion ( t p>ty1 x foll[s cle>ly1 t ! malignant p>ty is n except$ 9 ! pres5t resolutions4 ,second4 ,few ( ^! :o 7 9 ! late rebellion1 & decl>$1 n _m days s9ce1 to be foll[+ a mo/ malignant design & c\rse1 are conta9$ "u ^! exceptions1 because v few ( !m are excommunicat$ or =fault$1 & ?\gh m ( !m be inde$ flagiti\s & pr(ane1 yet v few ( !m w fall "u ! compass ( ! exception1 notori\sly flagiti\s4 ,_m wick$ ?+s w be said to concur to make up a pr(ane man4 ,"s acts w n s]ve2 a habit mu/ be demon/rat$1 & ?\gh t 7 %[$1 yet !re mu/ be also a notoriety ( x1 :i* imports a man to be fam\s = loos5ess & pr(anity1 & !re are none almo/1 if any 9 ! l&1 :o h be5 pr(ess$ enemies f ! beg9n+1 & cont9ue s to ?is day4 ,james ,graham 0 n su*4 ,x is ! matt] ( our sad compla9t1 t :il/ _m are enemies1 !y make pr(ession & semblance ( fri5d%ip4 ,?ird4 ,^! exceptions d n compreh5d any :o are "u c5sure = malignancy or pr(anity1 except su* z are "u ! s5t5ce ( excommunication1 & t ev5 su* may n be exclud$1 le/ ! rule be transgress$1 by admitt+ & employ+ excommunicat$ p]sons1 'tis )al resolv$1 t ^! p]sons %all be relax$ f t s5t5ce1 t s !y may be imm$iately 9 ! same capacity ( employm5t ) o!rs1 :atev] =m]ly ha? be5 _! opposition or defection4 ,"s exceptions mu/ be made1 = hone/y & cr$it's sake4 ,b ! ne>e/ & readie/ way is tak5 to make !m ineffectual4 ,f\r?4 ,^! exceptions d n only n rea* ^! :o 7 ^u ! unlawful engagem5t & h n z yet giv5 suffici5t pro( ( _! ab&on+ _! malignant pr9ciples & c\rses1 b come n ! l5g? ( compreh5d+ ^! m5 ( blood :o foll[$ ,james ,graham & 9 ! mo/ b>b>\s & cruel way1 %$ ! blood ( _! own bre?r5 & ,god's p4 ,because ! mo/ "p ( ^! are n excommunicat$ nor =fault$1 nor notori\sly flagiti\s & pr(ane1 nor su* z h f ! beg9n+ be51 & /ill are enemies4 ,if any w say1 t su* are compreh5d$ "u ^! exceptions1 :y did ! commission express ! exceptions 9 su* t]ms1 z to m5's common appreh5sion d n include _m1 especially see+ !re are kn[n rules1 p>ticul> & di/9ct1 )\t ambiguity1 & see+ !re is su* a prop5sion 9 rul]s to employ all )\t diff]5ce1 :i* w\ld und\bt$ly take advantage ( any ?+ t seem$ to look t way8 ,x is likewise manife/1 t ! second "p ( ! answ]1 relat+ to ! capacity ( act+1 is load$ ) ! same inconv5i5ce4 #a4 ,!re is no positive det]m9ation ( ! qualifications ( p]sons to be intru/$1 z 9 =m] times x 0 agre$ on by ! ,assembly & _! ,commission]s1 b t is n[ ref]r$ to ! discretion ( ! p>liam5t1 toge!r ) su* dim9utive t]ms1 z give !m great latitude to g ^u4 ,be=e1 no tru/ 0 giv5 to su* p]sons4 ,n[1 x is all[$ !y %all h "s tru/1 & h[ mu* is n det]m9$1 nor :at degree ( x is prejudicial to ! cause1 :i* x appe>s1 ! p>liam5t's proce$+s 9 nom9ation ( (fic]s unque/ion$ by ! ,commission1 is a good comm5t>y to exp\nd t !y may h any tru/1 except to be g5]al (fic]s4 #b4 ,our =m] e/abli%$ rule 01 t no p]sons %\ld be intru/$1 b su* z are ( kn[n integrity1 & h be5 con/ant fri5ds ( ! cause4 ,b h[ f> is ?is dim9i%$8 ,!y :o are su*1 only recomm5d$ to be especially tak5 notice (4 ,less c\ld n be said by any4 ,m ought to h be5 said by ! ,commission4 ,& ?\gh no su* notice be tak5 ( su* by ! p>liam5t1 b on ! contr>y1 ^? :o h be5 mo/ fai?ful1 & suff]$ 9 ! late defeat at ,hamilton17#cdg7 are us$ z enemies1 worse ?an malignants 9 =m] times1 yet !re is no te/imony giv5 aga9/ su* ?+s4 ,quantum mutatus ab illo ctu qui quondam fuit67#cdh7 ,be=e we ent] ^u ! *ief "q1 we (f] ^! manife/ & kn[n tru?s to consid]ation3 7#a7 ,! occasion ( contriv+ & subscrib+ fir/ ! national cov5ant1 & !n ! solemn league & cov5ant1 01 ! designs & practices ( ! popi%1 prelatical & malignant p>ty1 aga9/ religion & ! "w ( re=mation 9 ^! k+doms4 7#b7 ,s9ce ! contriv+ & subscrib+ ( ! same1 x ha? be5 ! cont9ual endeav\r ( t p>ty sometimes by und]m9+ & "s times by op5 opposition to undo ! same & to be> d[n all ^? t clave hone/ly !reto & fai?fully prosecute all ! ends !re(4 7#c7 ,t !re ha? be5 ^! _m ye>s pa/ & /ill is1 su* a p>ty1 9 all ! ?ree k+doms1 consid]able = numb]1 p[]1 & policy4 7#d7 ,t t p>ty ha? always prosecut$ _! design "u a col\r ( zeal & respect to ! k+'s au?ority & int]e/4 7#e7 ,t t p>ty ha? always be5 ! au?ors & abettors ( mu* blood%$1 _m mis]ies1 & sad calamities to ^! nations4 7#f7 ,t ! p ( ,god 9 ^! k+doms h tak5 ^u !mselves a mo/ solemn & sacr$ bond ( an oa? & cov5ant to discov] !m & br+ !m to condign puni%m5t4 7#g7 ,t x ha? be5 "o ( ! pr$om9ant s9s ( ,scotl& "u ! bond ( ! cov5ant to comply ) !m4 7#h7 ,t indignation & wra? f ! ,"l ha? be5 foll[+ t p>ty & _! designs ^! ye>s pa/4 7#i7 ,t compliances ) !m ha? always be5 curs$ to u ( ,god4 7#aj7 ,t few ( t p>ty d really ab&on & =sake _! corrupt pr9ciples & way & jo9 cordially 9 ! cause & cov5ant4 7#aa7 ,t _m ( !m d1 aft] ! pr(ession ( _! rep5tance = _! opposition to ! cause & cov5ant ( ,god1 relapse frequ5tly into ! same s94 7#ab7 ,t sudd5 receiv+ ( _m ( !m to fell[%ip & tru/1 & too great cr$ulity 9 believ+ _! pr(essions ha? (t5 co/ ?is l& v de>4 7#ac7 ,t ^u consid]ation ( ! deep trea*]y & hypocrisy ( ^! m51 & ! sad consequ5ces foll[+ ^u sudd5 receiv+ ( !m )\t evid5ce ( a *ange1 aft] long & r5ew$ exp]i5ce1 ?is l& r5ew$ _! obligations m /rictly 9 ! solemn engagem5t4 7#ad7 ,t !re ha? be5 a design driv5 ^! two ye>s pa/ to get t p>ty aga9 9 p[] & tru/4 7#ae7 ,t ?is design ha? be5 te/ifi$ aga9/ by ! public resolutions ( ! judicatories unto ?is "t4 7#af7 ,t z x ha? be5 driv5 at v cunn+ly & actively1 by _m in/rum5ts & argum5ts ( sev]al sorts1 s ha? x ga9$ gr\nd piece & piece1 until at l5g? _m ( !m are br\ght into ! c\rt & to ! army & judicatories 9 ! c\ntry4 ,& n[ by ! public resolutions !y are g5]ally to be employ$ & intru/$4 ,?us ! design is accompli%$4 ,b1 7#ag7 ,^! m5 d n satisfy !mselves ) "s degree ( p[]1 b endeav\r to engross ! :ole p[] ( ! k+dom into _! own h&s1 & /udy to br+ into contempt1 & cull out ^! :o h be5 & d cont9ue con/ant 9 ! cause ( ,god4 7#ah7 ,t hav+ p[] into _! h&s1 !y mu/ act accord+ to _! own pr9ciples & = e/abli%+ _! own ends4 ,& la/ly1 ,t ^! pr9ciples & ends are de/ructive to ! cov5ant & "w ( re=mation4 ,section ,,iii4 ,t ,! ,employ+ ,(1 ,& ,associat+ ,) ,! ,malignant ,p>ty1 ,accord+ ,z ,is ,conta9$ ,9 ,! ,public ,resolutions1 ,is ,s9ful ,& ,unlawful4 ,if !re be 9 ! l& a malignant p>ty ( p[] & policy1 & ! exceptions conta9$ 9 ! ,act ( ,levy d compreh5d b few ( t p>ty1 !n !re ne$ be no m difficulty to prove1 t ! pres5t public resolutions & proce$+s d import an association & conjunction ) a malignant p>ty1 ?an to ga!r a conclusion f cle> premises4 ,b t su* a conjunction is 9 itself s9ful & unlawful1 & besides1 a violation ( our solemn oa?s & engagem5ts1 a backslid+ f our pr9ciples & pr(essions1 & a walk+ contr>y to ! :ole t5or & curr5t ( our =m] resolutions & practices1 is n[ to be made manife/4 ,fir/3 ,we reason f t con/ant1 /&+ & p]petual rule1 :i* ! ,"l gives conc]n+ ! modell+ & c>nage ( ! armies ( 8 p 9 all _! w>s1 ,deut4 xxiii4 #i1 8,:5 ! ho/ goe? =? aga9/ _! enemies1 !n keep !e f e wick$ ?+40 ,& aft]1 8,if !re be among y any man t is unclean1 by reason ( uncleanness t *ance? him by night1 !n %all he g abroad out ( ! camp1 he %all n come )9 ! camp40 7,if = c]emonial uncleanness he 0 to be exclud$1 mu* m = moral1 z our div9es reason f ! ,old ,te/am5t 9 ! po9t ( excommunication1 & if = uncleanness n volunt>y1 mu* m = volunt>y wick$ness74 ,! reason ( all is giv5 v]4 #ad3 8,= ! ,"l ?y ,god walke? 9 ! mid/ ( ! camp1 to deliv] !e1 & to give up ?9e enemies be=e !e4 ,!re=e %all ?y camp be holy1 t he see no unclean ?+ 9 !e1 & turn away f !e40 ,ev5 z !y w\ld exp]t a bless+ ( ! ,"l1 s ought !y to keep _! camp holy1 z he is holy4 ,he gives n su* a /rict rule = ! compet5cy ( numb]1 z = ! qualifications ( ! p]sons1 z be+ ! pr9cipal ?+4 ,!re=e ! pres5t conjunction ) s _m ungodly & wick$ m51 t h =m]ly decl>$ !mselves enemies to ,god & 8 p1 & to ?is day give no evid5ce to ! contr>y1 is s9ful & unlawful4 ,second1 ,! ,"l ha? frequ5tly 9 scripture decl>$ 8 dislike & hatr$ ( su* associations & conjunctions4 ,! scriptures cit$ 9 ! ,g5]al ,assembly's decl>ation 9 ! ye> #afdh1 aga9/ ! ,engagem5t17#cdi7 are suffici5t pro( ( ?is4 ,we %all take ! argum5t z x is =m$ by ! commission]s ( t assembly1 9 _! answ] to ! obs]vations ( ! committee ( e/ates ^u ! assembly's decl>ation1 p4 #g4 8,e engagem5t 9 w>1 t is pret5d$ to be = religion1 & ha? 9 x a conf$]acy & association ) wick$ m51 enemies ( true religion1 is s9ful & unlawful4 ,b ! pres5t engagem5t 9 w>1 z x is held =? 9 ! public resolutions1 is pret5d$ to be = religion1 & yet ha? 9 x a conf$]acy & conjunction ) wick$ m51 & enemies ( true religion40 ,ergo1 ,! second proposition is evid5t f ! two fir/ sections4 ,! fir/ proposition is prov$ f ^? scriptures =em5tion$4 ,god =bade conjunctions & conf$]acies ) ! enemies ( 8 cause & p1 n only ! ,canaanites1 7,exod4 xxxiv4 #ab1 #ae1 ,deut4 vii4 #b47 & o!r hea!ns1 su* 0 ,asa 8 cov5ant ) ,b5hadad1 7#b ,*ron4 xvi4 to v]4 #aj17 ,ahaz 8 conf$]acy ) ! k+ ( ,assyria1 7#b ,k+s xvi4 #g1 #aj1 #b ,*ron4 xxviii4 #af17 b also ) wick$ m5 ( ! se$ ( ,abraham1 z ,jeho%aphat's ) ,ahab1 7#b ,*ron4 xviii4 #c3 8,& ,ahab k+ ( ,israel said unto ,jeho%aphat k+ ( ,judah1 ,wilt ?\ g ) me to ,ramo? ,gilead8 ,& he answ]$ him1 ,i am z ?\ art1 & my p z ?y p1 & we w be ) !e 9 ! w>10 comp>$ ) *ap4 xix4 #b4 8,& ,jehu ! son ( ,hanam ! se]1 w5t out to meet him1 & said to k+ ,jeho%aphat1 ,%\ld/ ?\ help ! ungodly1 & love !m t hate ! ,"l8 !re=e is wra? ^u !e f be=e ! ,"l107 & ) ,ahaziah1 7#b ,*ron4 xx4 #ce3 8,& aft] ?is did ,jeho%aphat k+ ( ,judah jo9 himself ) ,ahaziah k+ ( ,israel1 :o did v wick$ly107 :i* be+ reprov$ =1 he w\ld n aga9 jo9 ) ,ahaziah1 #a ,k+s xxii4 #di3 8,!n said ,ahaziah ! son ( ,ahab unto ,jeho%aphat3 ,let my s]vants g ) ?y s]vants 9 ! %ips40 ,b ,jeho%aphat w\ld n4 ,& !n ,amaziah's association ) #ajj1jjj ( ,israel1 #b ,*ron4 xxv4 #g1 #h1 #i1 #aj3 8,b !re came a man ( ,god to him1 say+1 ,o k+1 let n ! army ( ,israel g ) !e = ! ,"l is n ) ,israel to wit1 ) all ! *ildr5 ( ,ephraim4 ,b if ?\ wilt g1 d x1 be /rong = ! battle4 ,god %all make !e fall be=e ! enemy1 = ,god ha? p[] to help & to ca/ d[n4 ,& ,amaziah said to ! man ( ,god1 ,b :at %all we d = ! hundr$ tal5ts :i* ,i h giv5 to ! army ( ,israel8 ,& ! man ( ,god answ]$1 ,! ,"l is able to give !e mu* m ?an ?is4 ,!n ,amaziah sep>at$ !m1 to wit1 ! army t 0 to come to him out ( ,ephraim1 to g home aga9 :]e=e _! ang] 0 greatly k9dl$ aga9/ ,judah1 & !y return$ home 9 great ang]40 ,! s9 & dang] ( su* associations may fur!r appe> f ,isa4 viii4 #ab1 #ac3 8,say ye n1 ,a conf$]acy1 to all !m to :om ?is p %all say1 ,a conf$]acy1 nei!r fe> ye _! fe>1 nor be afraid4 ,sanctify ! ,"l ( ho/s himself1 & let him be y\r fe>1 & let him be y\r dread10 ,j]4 ii4 #ah 8,& n[1--:at ha/ ?\ to d 9 ! way ( ,assyria1 to dr9k ! wat]s ( ! riv]80 ,psal4 cvi4 #ce4 8,b 7 m+l$ among ! hea!n1 & le>n$ _! works10 ,hosea v4 #ac4 8,:5 ,ephraim saw 8 sickness1 & ,judah saw 8 w\nd1 !n w5t ,ephraim to ! ,assyrian1 & s5t to k+ ,j>eb1 yet c\ld he n heal y1 nor cure y ( y\r w\nd10 & *ap4 vii4 #h1 #aa4 8,ephraim1 he ha? mix$ himself among ! p1 ,ephraim is a cake n turn$1 ,ephraim also is l a silly dove )\t he>t1 !y call to ,egypt1 !y g to ,assyria10 #b ,cor4 vi4 #ad1 #ae4 8,be ye n unequally yok$ toge!r ) unbeliev]s1 = :at fell[%ip ha? righte\sness ) unrighte\sness8 & :at communion ha? light ) d>kness8 ,& :at concord ha? ,*ri/ ) ,belial8 or :at "p ha? he t believe? ) an infidel80 ,& if we %\ld e/eem ,god's enemies our enemies1 & hate !m ) p]fect hatr$1 h[ c we !n jo9 ) !m z fri5ds8 ,psal4 cxxxix4 #ba4 ,! committee ( e/ates at t "t endeav\r$ to elude ! /r5g? ( ^! scriptures1 & v9dicate _! engagem5t f ! fall+ )9 ! compass ( !m4 ,b ! commission ( ! ,assembly t ye> took ! mask (f _! evasions4 ,w\ld to ,god we _h no o!r p>ty to deal ) n[6 ,x 0 ! evil & compla9t ( t "t1 t *ur* & /ate 7 divid$4 ,b :at an evil "t are we n[ fall5 into1 t ! union ( ^? 9 ?is po9t1 is ! compla9t ( _m ( ! godly8 ,! commission1 9 _! lett] to ,/irl+ presbyt]y17#cej7 sets up ! committee's answ] 9 a new dress1 & holds x out = satisfaction to our consci5ces4 ,all t is answ]$ may be r$uc$ to ?ree or f\r heads4 ,i4 ,!re is made a great diff]5ce betwe5 an invasive & def5sive w> z if 9 ! "o1 *oice ( in/rum5ts ought to be s\ght1 b 9 ! case ( j & necess>y def5ce1 all subjects may be employ$47#cea7 ,to :i* we answ]1 #a4 ,t ! scriptures cit$ conclude mo/ expressly aga9/ conjunctions ( t k9d 9 def5sive w>s4 ,su* 0 ,asa's cov5ant1 su* 0 ,ahaz 8 conf$]acy4 ,7 n ! repro(s ( ! prophets direct$ p>ticul>ly aga9/ ! p's seek+ ( help f ,egypt & ,assyria1 9 ! case ( _! own j & necess>y def5ce8 ,j]4 ii4 #ah1 ,hosea v4 #ac1 & vii4 #h1 #aa1 ,isa4 viii4 #ab1 #ac1 #b ,*ron4 xvi4 to v]4 #aj4 #b4 ,! law & rule giv51 ,deut4 xxiii4 is g5]al1 regulat+ all _! w>s :e!r def5sive or (f5sive1 & x is /range t any %\ld imag9e su* a diff]5ce :]e ! law makes none1 nay1 :5 ! gr\nd ( ! law is moral & g5]al1 equally respect+ all w>s4 ,is !re any gr\nd ( consci5ce1 :y wick$ p]sons may n be kept 9 ! camp :5 we invade o!rs1 & yet ^! may be employ$ & intru/$ :5 we def5d ourselves8 ,if !re be any reason to pref] ! "o to ! o!r 9 ?is po9t1 we conceive def5sive w> %\ld h ! pref]5ce1 because :5 ! ,"l br+s ^u u an unju/ invasion1 he is ord9>ily pursu+ a controv]sy aga9/ u4 ,& !re=e we ought to be mo/ t5d] & circumspect1 t !re be no unclean ?+ 9 ! camp1 & put away e wick$ ?+ f u1 ev5 ! appe>ance ( evil1 le/ we add oil to ! flame ( 8 indignation1 & he see+ su* an unclean ?+ 9 u1 turn yet fur!r f u1 except we say1 t we ne$ n take c>e to h ,god 9 ! camp ) u1 :5 we are ^u j & necess>y def5ce1 see+ our cause is s good4 #c4 ,!re is m haz>d & dang] to our religion & lib]ties 9 hav+ a wick$ malignant army at home among u1 ?an abroad 9 ano!r nation4 ,:ile !y are "h1 !y h ! p[] ( ! sword1 & c comm& all1 b !re might be "s hope & endeav\r = v9dicat+ our own lib]ties & religion :ile !y are abroad1 z x fell out 9 ! "t ( ! ,engagem5t4 ,,ii4 ,x is answ]$1 t !re is a diff]5ce betwe5 ?is case & ! ,engagem5t1 because !re 0 !n no necessity ( *oos+ su* in/rum5ts1 a compet5cy ( p[] might be _h1 b n[ x is n s1 & !re=e ! scriptures m5tion$ d n militate aga9/ ! pres5t case4 ,answ] #a4 ,! scriptures cit$ w obviate ?is4 ,:at made ,israel & ,judah run to ,egypt & ,assyria = help1 b _! weakness & necessity8 ,_! w\nd 0 incurable1 & _! bruise griev\s1 z ,j]emiah (t5 lam5ts1 & p>ticul>ly *ap4 viii4 #bj-bb1 & x4 #ai1 c41 & yet ?is did n excuse !m = go+ to ,egypt or ,assyria to heal _! w\nd1 ,hosea v4 #ac1 & vii4 #h1 #aa4 ,! scripture holds out infidelity & di/ru/ 9 ,god z ! gr\nd ( su* association1 7#b ,*ron4 xvi4 #g-i1 ,isa4 viii4 #ab1 #ac17 :i* proce$s f ! incompet5cy ( means z ! occasion ( x4 #b4 ,suppose !re 0 a necessity = ! call+ =? ! body ( ! common p1 yet c]ta9ly !re is no necessity ( employ+ any su* p]sons ( :om ! "q is1 & putt+ !m 9 places ( tru/4 ,!re is none c d5y b !re are1 besides all seclud$ p]sons1 _m t might fill ! places ( tru/ & p[]4 ,!re=e ! plea ( necessity is b a pret5ce to cov] "s design1 t "u its speci\s & plausible cov]+1 ! p[] ( ! l& may be engross$ into ! h&s ( malignants1 & s by ?is means all p[] & tru/ may return1 z ! riv]s to ! sea or f\nta91 z !y judge ! k+1 t s 9 8 p]son !re may be e/abli%$ an unlimit$ & arbitr>y p[]4 #c4 ,necessity is a v plausible argum5t & /rong plea to c>nal reason = any ?+1 b x _c be a good gr\nd1 9 po9t ( consci5ce1 = t :i* is s9ful 9 itself4 ,n[ t ?is is s9ful 9 itself appe>s1 f ! ^w ( ,god simply condemn+ su* associations1 ^u moral1 & s g5]al & p]petual gr\nds4 ,n[1 9 su* a case ( necessity1 we are call$ ei!r to tru/ 9 ,god1 9 ! use ( compet5t means1 see+ 9 su* cases we h s _m promises1 or if all help be gone :i* ,god all[s u to make use (1 we mu/ wait on him till he br+s salvation ) 8 own arm4 ,b because ! plea ( necessity is ! /ronge/ t is made use ( = ! pres5t public resolutions1 we mu/ consid] x a little m4 ,x is alleg$1 t ! be/ "p ( ! l& is "u ! feet ( ! enemy1 & s no help c be _h f x1 & = o!r p>ts ( ! l& :i* are yet free1 !re is n mu* *oice ( p]sons1 & ! te/imony ( fai?ful m5 9 ! /ate decl>es1 t :5 all t are call$ =? ( ^! places are ga!r$1 x _c am\nt to a p[] compet5t en\gh1 & !re=e 9 su* a "q ( ! exi/5ce ( second means1 ! k :]e( imm$iately dep5ds on s5se & exp]i5ce1 ^! :o are n acqua9t$ %\ld give cr$it to ! te/imony ( fai?ful witnesses1 & t a compet5cy ( p[] mu/ be _h1 accord+ to ! ord9>y way ( ,provid5ce1 9 relation to :i* we mu/ act1 except we w\ld tempt ,god by requir+ ( him wond]s47#ceb7 ,answ]4 ,suppose ! enemy's army to consi/ ( #bj1jjj or above1 are !re n m f5cible p]sons 9 ! %ires on ! nor? side ( ,=?8 ,believe x :o please we _c /op our own consci5ces1 & put out our own eyes4 ,let ! rolls ( sev]al %ires be look$ to1 & x %all confute t te/imony4 ,nay1 are !re n m p]sons n =m]ly seclud$1 9 all ^? %ires8 ,:at meant ! levy appo9t$ imm$iately aft] ,dunb>8 ,0 n #aj1jjj foot1 & #a1djj horse put ^u ^! %ires :i* are n "u ! p[] ( ! enemy1 & yet ! rules ( exclusion 7 n ab&on$8 ,n[ all ^!1 or mo/ "p ( !m1 are yet 9 ! c\ntry n levi$4 ,money 0 tak5 in/ead ( m51 ! levies ob/ruct$ s t !re 0 little addition to ! /r5g? ( ! =ces t rema9$1 ! =ces div]t$ by ! insurrection ( ! malignants 9 ! nor?1 at ! ,k+'s comm& or w>rant1--all :i* ha? su* pregnant presumption ( a design c>ri$ on to necessitate ! k+dom to employ t p>ty1 by ! cunn+ politicians ( ! "t1 by ob/ruct+ ! levies1 rais+ ! malignants1 & !n pacify+ !m by an act ( indemnity1 & at la/ op5ly & av[$ly associat+ ) !m4 ,?us ! design is accompli%$ :i* 0 long s9ce on foot4 #b4 ,if satisfy+ c\rses _h be5 /udi$ by ! public judicatories to c>ry on all ! godly 9 ! l& ) _! resolutions1 !re _h accru$ /r5g? f ! p>ts ( ! l& be s\? ,=?1 :i* w\ld h comp5sat$ all t compet5cy ( p[] t ! conjunction ( ! malignants makes up &1 x may be1 w\ld h be5 m bless$ ( ,god4 #c4 ,if !re be no help requir$ nor expect$ f ^? p>ts ( ! k+dom be s\? ,=?1 :]e=e did ! commission write to ! presbyt]ies 9 ^? b\nds t !y might concur actively 9 _! /ations = ! fur!rance ( ! levies1 & *oose m9i/]s to g out ) !m8 ,,iii4 ,x is answ]$4 ,t ! conf$]acies reprov$ 7 unlawful1 because !y 7 ei!r ) hea!ns1 or ) idolat]s1 /rang]s1 & =eign]s4 ,?is is answ]$ to ! case ( ,amaziah1 c41 & s x seems n to make aga9/ ! pres5t case1 ! employ+ all subjects 9 ! j & necess>y def5ce ( ! k+dom47#cec7 ,answ] #a4 ,?is answ] at "o bl[ cuts (f all ! /r5g? ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly's reason aga9/ ! association ) malignants 9 t ye>4 ,!re might be "s few p]sons idolat]s1 b !re 0 no p>ty & faction su*1 & yet !y c d5y association ) ! ,engli% malignants f ^? scriptures1 yea n only ) !m b ) our own c\ntrym5 t 7 9 rebellion ) ,james ,graham1 :o 7 nei!r idolat]s nor =eign]s4 ,we ne$ no o!r answ] ?an ! ,commission at t "t give to ! committee ( e/ates us+ t same evasion1 pg4 #aj1 #aa4 #b4 ,! gr\nd & reason :]eupon su* associations are condemn$1 is m g5]al & compreh5sive4 ,jeho%aphat 0 reprov$ = jo9+ ) ,ahab1 because he 0 8ungodly1 & hat$ ! ,"l10 :i* is prop]ly 9 our t]ms1 because he 0 a malignant & pr(ane man4 ,x 0 a /range mock+ ( scripture to re/rict ungodl9ess1 9 t place1 to ! s9 ( idolatry4 ,conf$]acy ) ! ,canaanites & o!r nations 0 =bidd5 on ?is gr\nd1 8t ! p be n insn>$1 & le>n n _! works40 ,n[1 is n ! company (1 & communion ) ungodly m51 ( ! same g5]al pr(ession1 b mock]s & hat]s ( ! p[] !re(1 z infecti\s & insn>+8 ,nay1 x is m apt to insn>e because ( ! pr(ession4 ,paul w\ld h z mu* di/ance kept ) a bro!r walk+ unord]ly z a pagan4 ,= su* a "o z walks contr>y to 8 pr(ession ( ! true religion1 does evid5ce m ungodl9ess & wick$ness1 ?an an ignorant & sup]/iti\s papi/ t walks precisely accord+ to 8 pr(ession4 ,!re is "s pr9ciple ( consci5ce /irr+ 9 ! "o1 b x is se>$ 9 ! o!r ) a hot iron4 ,god ranks su*1 :o are uncircumcis$ 9 he>t1 ) ! uncircumcis$ 9 fle%4 ,ought n 8 p to d s too8 #c4 ,! rule ( modell+ armies & purg+ ! camp is mo/ compreh5sive1 ,deut4 xxiii4 ,n only idolat]s & =eign]s1 b e wick$ ?+ & unclean ?+1 0 to be remov$ out ( ! camp4 ,n[1 see+ ^? examples are transgressions ( ?is law1 :at reason is !re to make ! only gr\nd ( reprov+ & condemn+ ( !m to be1 because idolat]s 7 associat$ )1 z if any o!r might be jo9$ )1 t is n an idolat]8 #d4 ,t reason aga9/ ,amaziah's conjunction ) ,israel is wre/$1 by "s exp\nd+ x ?us ,god is n ) !m1 is n und]/ood1 9 reg>d ( a /ate ( grace1 z appe>s1 nor 9 reg>d ( ,god's prosp]+ provid5ce1 because he 0 (t5 ) !m 9 t reg>d b x mu/ be und]/ood 9 reg>d ( an idolatr\s pr(ession4 ,b we reply1 t x is true x is n und]/ood 9 reg>d ( a /ate ( grace1 nor simply 9 reg>d ( 8 prosp]+ provid5ce1 b ut plurimum17#ced7 ! ,"l = ! mo/ "p cross+ !m till !y 7 cut (f f be+ a nation4 ,b especially x is to be meant 9 reg>d ( a c\rse opposite to ,god1 accord+ z ! ,"l speaks1 #b ,*ron4 xv4 #b4 8,! ,"l is ) y :ile ye be ) him1 b if ye =sake him he w =sake y40 ,if any w re/rict ?is to idolatry1 he ha? no gr\nd f scripture = su* a limitation1 b be+ engag$ 9 ! bus9ess1 he wre/s ! scriptures to 8 own de/ruction4 ,sure we are1 !re are _m palpable =sak+s ( ,god1 & ,god's =sak+ ( m51 beside idolatry & false wor%ip4 #e4 ,t :i* is said 8,t ,god did n comm& ,amaziah to dismiss any ( 8 own subjects40 ,ei!r x makes n mu* to ! pres5t bus9ess1 or else x /rikes aga9/ ! law ( ,god itself1 t comm&$ su* /rict purg+ ( ! camp4 ,f :om ,i pray y8 ,c]ta9ly f wick$ ,israelites1 f wick$ c\ntrym54 ,!re=e1 if !re 0 any su* among ! m5 ( ,judah1 he ought to h put !m out ( ! army z well z ! ,israelites4 ,nay1 ! comm& ( dismiss+ ! ,israelites1 01 really & ^u ! matt]1 a comm& to purge 8 camp ( all t 0 ( ! /amp ( ! ,israelites4 ,x is /range t ! civil diff]5ce ( /rang]s & citiz5s %\ld make su* diff]5ce 9 ! po9t ( consci5ce4 ,ought we n to hate ! ,"l's enemies ) a p]fect hatr$1 n z ,engli%m51 n z /rang]s1 b z enemies8 ,levi knew n 8 bro!r4 ,?is 0 8 hon\r4 ,b _m n[ = respect to _! bre?r51 "k n ,god4 ,x is ! moral quality t ! law ( ,god respects1 )\t respect ( p]sons & c\ntries4 ,to be a citiz51 if n qualifi$1 do? no m plead = employm5t1 9 =o consci5ti7#cee7 & be=e ,god1 ?an to be a /rang] & qualifi$ do? imp$e tru/ & employm5t 9 =o consci5ti & be=e ,god4 ,,iv4 ,x may be answ]$ 7& x is by "s71 ,t ^? scriptures plead1 t !re %\ld be no conjunction ) wick$ m5 9 a qu>rel ( religion1 b see+ our pres5t bus9ess is ! def5ce ( ! k+dom1 all subjects1 z subjects1 /& 9 capacity ( employm5t = t end1 ?\gh 9 ref]5ce to ! def5ce ( religion !re mu/ be a *oice4 ,answ] #a4 ,! ,commission h v9dicat$ !mselves 9 a lett] to ,/irl+ presbyt]y f t imputation1 t x is said1 !y /ate ! qu>rel & cause m]ely ^u civil ?+s 9 ! answ] to ! p>liam5t's qu]y47#cef7 ,b c]ta9ly !re is j gr\nd giv5 to ^! t are wat*+ = any su* ?+ to /ate ! cause s1 because !y d1 contr>y to all =m] cu/om & practice1 m5tion ! def5ce ( ! k+dom only1 z x _h be5 ( purpose to make ! employ+ ( all memb]s ( ! body or subjects ( ! k+dom = its def5ce m plausible4 ,b we answ] to ! po9t4 ,! associations & conjunctions t are condemn$ 9 ! cit$ scriptures are "s ( !m = civil qu>rels s f> z we "k1 "s ( !m 9 ! po9t ( j & necess>y def5ce ( ! k+dom1 & yet t do? n ju/ify !m4 #b4 ,! rule giv5 !m1 ,deut4 xxiii41 0 regulat+ all _! w>s & cle>ly holds =?1 t all subjects z subjects & memb]s ( ! politic body1 ?\gh z su* !re is an obligation ly+ on !m to def5d ! :ole1 yet are n 9 actual & ne>e/ capacity to ! p]=mance ( t duty1 if !y be wick$ & unclean4 ,& ! reason is1 because ! ,"l w\ld h ! w>s ( 8 p 8 own w>s1 & all t !y d1 to 8 glory1 ,num4 xxi4 #ad4 #b ,*ron4 xx4 #ae1 ,col4 iii4 #ag4 ,m especially 9 su* solemn und]tak+s1 !re ought to be a diff]5ce betwe5 8 p1 act+ = self def5ce1 & o!r nations4 #c4 ,al?\gh ! def5ce ( ! k+dom & def5ce ( ! cause1 be diff]5t 9 !mselves1 yet are !y insep>able4 ,:oev] is intru/$ ) ! def5ce ( ! k+dom really & de facto17#ceg7 he is eo ipso7#ceh7 intru/$ ) ! def5ce ( ! cause4 ,!re=e ! p ( ,god1 :o ought always to h religion fir/ 9 _! eye1 ought1 especially 9 rais+ =ces = self pres]vation1 to level at religion1 & direct ! *oice ( in/rum5ts 9 relation to t m>k1 t !y de/roy n ,*ri/ians1 :ile !y save subjects & pres]ve our bodies to de/roy our s\ls4 ,?ird ,reason4 ,t :i* is dissonant f & contr>y unto all our =m] resolutions & proce$+s1 oa?s & engagem5ts1 confessions & humiliations1 mu/ ne$s be mo/ unlawful1 or !y !mselves1 z to t po9t1 7 unlawful4 ,b ! pres5t resolutions & proce$+s are dissonant f1 & contr>y to all ^!4 ,ergo1 ei!r our pres5t or our =m] resolutions & practices 7 unlawful1 ei!r we 7 wrong be=e1 or we are n "r n[4 ,! second proposition maybe made manife/ f1 #a4 ,! pres5t resolutions are contr>y to ! solemn league & cov5ant 9 ! f\r? article & ! six?1--to ! f\r?1 because we put p[] 9 ! h&s ( a malignant p>ty1 p[] ( ! sword1 :i* is inconsi/5t 9 ! own nature ( x ) ei!r actual puni%+ ( !m1 or endeav\r+ to br+ !m to puni%m5t1 unless x be int5d$ to br+ !m all =?1 & expose !m to ! slaught] = a sacrifice = ! l&1 :i* may be ! ,"l's m9d inde$1 h[beit !y "k n 8 ?\ghts1--& to ! six? article1 because x is a decl9+ to ! contr>y p>ty1 ev5 t p>ty aga9/ :om ! cov5ant 0 at ! mak+ expressly contriv$4 ,& z ! decl>ation ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly #afdh1 ha? x1 x is a jo9+ ) "o enemy to beat ano!r1 ) a black devil to beat a :ite47#cei7 ,x is mo/ +5i\sly answ]$1 t ! pres5t resolutions are n contr>y to ! cov5ant1 because su* z are describ$ 9 ! cov5ant are n all[$ to be employ$1 mean+ t ^! m5 are n n[ malignants4 ,:at ne$s m5 make su* a compass to ju/ify ! public resolutions1 see+ !re is s easy & ready a way /raight at h&8 ,?is "o answ] might take (f all ! argum5ts made aga9/ !m1 t !re is no malignant p>ty n[1 :i* is ! f\ndation t be+ remov$ all ! build+ mu/ fall to ! gr\nd4 ,b we h 9 ! fir/ article ev9c$ t1 :i* _h be5 sc&al\s to h prov$1 if x _h n be5 que/ion$4 ,if x 7 inde$ true1 t no malignants are all[$ to be employ$1 :at ne$ ! ,commission 9 _! lett] to ,/irl+ presbyt]y take s mu* pa9s f scripture & reason to ju/ify ! pres5t resolutions1 :5 ! cle>+ ( t "o po9t _h cle>$ all8 ,z = ! decl>ation ( ! ,assembly1 anno #afdh1 x is answ]$1 t none are to be employ$1 t cont9ue not\rly7#cfj7 9 ! c\rses ( malignancy1 :i* 0 done t ye>4 ,:]eas ! malignant p>ty t 0 !n associat$ )1 w\ld h engag$ to be fai?ful to all ! ends ( ! cov5ant1 _m ( !m 7 su* z _h be5 9 cov5ant1 & made %[ ( _! rep5tance = _! defection f x2 & s !re is no diff]5ce 9 ?is p>ticul>4 #b4 ,! ,solemn ,ackn[l$gm5t ( public s9s is s cle> & p]emptory 9 ?is t x makes u tremble to ?9k on x4 ,page #f1 8,%\ld we aga9 break 8 comm&m5ts & cov5ant1 by jo9+ any m 9 aff9ity ) ! p ( ^! abom9ations1 & take 9 our bosom ^! s]p5ts1 :i* h =m]ly /ung u almo/ to dea?8 ,?is1 z x w\ld argue mu* folly & madness1 s1 no d\bt1 x w\ld provoke ! ,"l to consume u till !re be no remnant1 nor escap+40 ,let ! #f? article also be consid]$47#cfa7 ,jo9 to ?is ! ,decl>ation ( ! commission1 ^u report ( ?is enemy's invad+1 p4 #f :]e x is decl>$1 t malignants %all n be associat$ )1 nay1 n c\nt5anc$ & p]mitt$ to be 9 our armies4 ,! ,g5]al ,assembly aft] ?is1 ^u ! enemy's entry into ,scotl&1 gives s]i\s w>n+ to ! rul]s1 to take he$ ( sn>es f t p>ty & t ! r1 because m5 ord9>ily are s tak5 ) ! s5se ( dang]1 z n to look back to t :i* is beh9d !m1 c4 ,h[ (t5 h we s5t5c$ ourselves unto wra? & consumption if we %all fall into ?is s9 aga98 ,all ^! & ! l1 are endeav\r$ to be tak5 (f1 by say+ t our engagem5ts 9 ?is po9t 7 conceiv$ 9 a way ( prosecution ( ! cause1 b to be no imp$im5t ( ! j & necess>y def5ce1 :i* we are b\nd to by nature's law1 :i* no human law c infr+e4 ,b we reply1 7#a7 ,x is /range1 our prosecution ( ! cause ^! ye>s pa/ %\ld be contradi/+ui%$ f ! def5ce ( x & ! k+dom4 ,x 0 conceiv$ t our w> 9 ,engl& 0 def5sive1 n invasive1 t x 0 necessitat$ = ! def5ce ev5 ( our k+dom1 b x seems x is n[ que/ion$4 ,b pass+ :at 0 act$ abroad1 c]ta9ly all our w>s at home 7 m]ely def5sive1 bo? aga9/ unju/ invasion & s$iti\s insurrections4 ,n[ our solemn engagem5ts 7 conceiv$1 9 relation to our act+s at home especially1 & modell+ our armies = ! def5ce ( our lib]ties & religion4 ,we "k well en\gh t a j invasive w> is a r>e accid5t 9 ! _w1 & t ! flock ( ,jesus ,*ri/ is = ! mo/ "p1 obnoxi\s to ! viol5ce ( o!rs1 z %eep among wolves1 b are n (t5 call$ to prey ^u o!rs4 7#b7 ,to call our solemn engagem5ts & decl>ations gr\nd$ ^u our oa?s & ! ^w ( ,god1 human laws & con/itutions t mu/ c$e to nature's law1 is inde$ +5i\s deal+1 because to ju/ify ! pres5t proce$+s1 !re c be no m exp$ite way ?an to condemn bypa/ resolutions = ! p]emptor9ess ( !m1 & to make !m gr\nd$ on politic consid]ations1 :i* are alt]able1 b x imports a great *ange ( pr9ciples4 ,we conceive t all human laws t are n = ! matt] gr\nd$ on ! ^w ( ,god1 t oblige n consci5ce1 b 9 ! case ( sc&al & 9 reg>d ( ! g5]al end1 are alt]able & *angeable1 :5ev] !y come 9 opposition to ! law ( nature1 self def5ce1 & ! law ( ,god writt5 9 8 ^w4 ,& !re=e t act ( p>liam5t1 m5tion$ by ! ,commission1 dis*>g+ all subjects f ris+ )\t ! k+'s comm&1 :i* 0 made use ( aga9/ our fir/ tak+ arms1 0 no ways b9d+ on ! subjects n to rise 9 def5ce ( _! religion & lib]ties :5 9 haz>d47#cfb7 ,& we wond] t t law %\ld be comp>$ to our solemn engagem5ts1 :i* are gr\nd$ ^u oa?s & ,god's ^w1 z t\*+ ! v matt] & sub/ance ( !m1 z if our engagem5ts did no m b9d u n[1 9 case ( def5ce1 ?an t law did b9d u !n4 ,royali/s might be excus$ = pref]r+ ! k+'s w to ,god's1 b we _c be p>don$ = equaliz+ !m2 & especially :ile we consid] t t =em5tion$ act und\bt$ly ha? be5 int5d$ = ! e/abli%+ ( an arbitr>y & absolute p[] 9 ! k+'s h&1 t ! subjects may n h lib]ty to save !mselves1 except ! k+ w4 ,:]e ,god ha? giv5 u lib]ty by ! law ( nature1 or 8 ^w1 no k+ c ju/ly tie u1 & :5 ,god b9ds & obliges u by any ( ^!1 no k+ or p>liam5t c loose or untie u4 7#c7 ,! ,decl>ation ( ! ,commission & ,assembly ^u ?is invasion1 r5ews ! same bond ( our =m] engagem5ts1 yea1 & speaks expressly 9 ! case ( fewness & sc>c5ess ( in/rum5ts1 aga9/ ! unbelief ( p t are ready 9 dang] to *oose any help47#cfc7 ,!re=e t :i* is said 9 answ]1 t at t "t !re 0 a *oice ( in/rum5ts :i* n[ is n1 may inde$ condemn & falsify ! decl>ations at t "t1 9 ! supposition ( ! paucity ( in/rum5ts1 & 9 ! application ( t doctr9e & div9e tru? to t "t1 b x do? n speak any ?+ aga9/ ! application ( t tru? !re9 conta9$ to our "t1 x be+ m manife/1 t we h great] necessity & less *oice ( in/rum5ts1 & s 9 great] haz>d ( unbelief1 & ov]look+ :at is beh9d u4 #c4 ,x is ( all consid]ations ! mo/ conf\nd+1 to reflect ^u our =m] humiliations & fa/s4 ,h[ (t5 ha? x be5 confess$ to ,god1 z ! pr$om9ant public s9 ( ,scotl&1 c\nt5anc+ & employ+ ! malignant p>ty8 ,b :5 we call p>ticul>ly to m9d ! fir/ solemn fa/ aft] ! defeat at ,dunb>1 a/oni%m5t takes hold on u1 to ?9k1 t is n[ def5d$ z a duty1 :i*1 b "s mon?s ago1 0 solemnly confess$ z a s94 ,! n purg+ ( ! army1 ! ob/ruct+ ( t "w1 & great incl9ations to keep 9 & fet* 9 su* p]sons1 & ! rep9+ at1 & cry+ out aga9/ all t 0 done 9 ! contr>y1 7 !n reckon$ z ! great causes ( ,god's wra?1 & 8 sad /roke ^u u4 ,:at di/raction may ?is bre$ 9 ! he>ts ( ! p ( ! l& to he> t same ?+ compla9$ ( z a great s9 to day1 & comm5d$ z a necess>y duty to morr[8 ,is n all ! l& pres5tly call$ to m\rn = ! k+'s s9s1 ( :i* ?is is "o1 ! design+ a conjunction ) ! malignant p>ty1 & giv+ !m w>rant to rise 9 arms = ! def5ce ( ! k+dom8 ,n[1 h[ %all !y be able to reconcile ^! 9 _! own m9ds1--at ! same "t to m\rn = t z a s9 9 ! k+1 :i* !y he> comm5d$ z ! duty ( ! p>liam5t--to fa/ to day = t z ! k+'s s91 :i* !y mu/ g ab\t to morr[ z _! own duty8 8,tell x n 9 ,ga?1 publi% x n 9 ,askelon1 le/ ! daught]s ( ! ,phili/9es rejoice40 ,hea!ns may rise 9 judgm5t aga9/ ?is g5]ation ,semp] idem velle atque idem nolle hc demum sapi5tia e/47#cfd7 ,if any wise man be ubique et semp] sibi p> et idem17#cfe7 :at ought a godly man to be8 ,f\r? ,reason4 ,t :i* is an unc]ta9 mean ( pres]vation ( ! k+dom1 & a m c]ta9 mean ( de/ruction ( religion1 is utt]ly unlawful4 ,b ! employ+ & intru/+ ( all m5 promiscu\sly1 accord+ z is hold5 out 9 ! public resolutions1 is at be/ an unc]ta9 mean ( ! pres]vation ( ! k+dom1 & is a m c]ta9 mean ( ! de/ruction ( religion4 ,ergo1 ,x is utt]ly unlawful4 ,! fir/ proposition _c be d5i$4 ,:5 any less good comes 9 opposition ) a great] good1 ! less] good 9 t respect becomes evil4 ,we may n endang] c]ta9ly a great] good = ! probable & unc]ta9 atta9m5t ( ! less]4 ,! second proposition ,i "k w be d5i$1 z x 0 d5i$ 9 ! "t ( ! engagem5t by ! committee ( e/ates4 ,!y said1 ! dang] ( religion 0 n infallible1 t x might ev5tually fall out s1 b n by any casualty4 ,& ?us x is plead$ n[1 t ! dang] ( religion is n inevitable1 b t ! dang] ( ! k+dom is c]ta9 & s ^! be+ laid 9 ! balance toge!r1 we ought1 to es*ew a c]ta9 dang] ( ! k+dom's de/ruction1 r haz>d a probable dang] ( religion4 ,b we %all cle> ?is & confirm ! reason4 #a4 ,! dang] ( ! k+dom is inde$ great1 b x is n s c]ta9 & inevitable 9 case ( n employ+ ! malignant p>ty1 because !re may be "s compet5cy ( p[] beside4 ,n[ ! deliv]y & pres]vation ( ! k+dom f ?is dang]1 by conjunction ) t p>ty1 is r improbable1 because we h s5t5c$ ourselves to de/ruction if ev] we %\ld d su* a ?+ aga94 ,we are /&+ "u a curse1 :]eto we h b\nd ov] ourselves1 & beside1 ,god is 9 a special mann] pursu+ t g5]ation1 & ha? rais$ up ?is enemy = _! de/ruction s t we may ) great] probability expect to p>take ( _! plagues1 & to fall "u our own curse1 ?an to be deliv]$1 or be in/rum5ts ( deliv]ance to ! k+dom4 ,or1 at ! be/1 x is unc]ta94 ,= :at is m unc]ta9 ?an ! ev5t ( w>8 ,! battle 9 ?is s5se may be said peculi>ly to belong to ! ,"l4 ,n[1 on ! o!r h&1 ! dang] ( religion is c]ta9 & inevitable1 ?\gh n simply 9 itself & absolutely1 7because ! ,"l do? 9 heav5 & e>? :at he pleases17 yet ) a moral c]ta9ty & infallibility1 :i* is (t5 z great z physical c]ta9ty4 ,suppose ^! m5 hav+ ! p[] ( ! sword1 prevail1 w !y n employ x accord+ to _! pr9ciples1 & = atta9+ _! own ends1 :i* bo? are de/ructive to religion8 ,:at is m c]ta9 ?an t m5 act & speak f ! abundance ( ! he>t1 :5 !re is no outw>d re/ra9t8 ,x %\ld be a great wond] if !y :o are s accu/om$ to d evil1 %\ld cease to d evil1 :5 !y h p[] & conv5i5ce to d x4 ,p[] & greatness ha? corrupt$ _m good m54 ,%all x conv]t !m8 ,c m5 expect o!r fruits f a tree ?an ! nature ( x yields8 ,w "o seek figs on ?orns1 or grapes on ?i/les8 #b4 ,we d n see :at def5ce x c be1 = ! pres5t1 to ! k+dom1 at lea/ ! godly & well affect$ 9 ! k+dom1 :o w be z mu* tr\bl$ 9 _! p]sons & e/ates by t p>ty1 z by ! common enemy4 ,x is kn[n :at ?reat5+s ! c\ntry is fill$ )1 :i* v5t t invet]ate malice & hatr$ to all ! well affect$ 9 ! k+dom1 :i* !y h kept )9 _! brea/ ( a long "t & n[ !y f9d opportunity ( out+ x4 ,x is z cle> z daylight1 t ! mo/ "p ( all ! seclud$ p]sons look ^u ^! t oppos$ !m 9 ! ,engagem5t1 & %ut !m out ( places ( tru/1 & capacity ( employm5t1 z enemies1 & z great enemies z ! secret>ies4 ,& t we may "k :at to expect :5 !y h full p[] 9 _! h&s !y h already s lift$ up _! head1 t no godly man c promise himself security 9 _m places1 & especially ! fai?ful g5tlem5 & p ( ! ,we/17#cff7 :o h giv5 m pro( ( _! fai?fulness to ! cause & k+dom aga9/ ! common enemy1 ?an any o!rs 9 ! l&1 yet are !y daily suff]+ viol5ce f ^! pres]vators ( ! k+dom1 :ile !y are suff]]s "u ! feet ( ! enemy4 ,:5 !y h no common enemy1 :om1 ,i besee* y1 w !y prey ^u1 see+ !y d x already :ile !y h an enemy8 ,b x is repli$1 ,t none ( ! lea/ suspicion are all[$ to be 9 su* tru/ & p[]1 z may be prejudicial to religion1 & t an oa? is to be tak5 ( all1 :i* is to be conceiv$ z p>ticul>1 b9d+1 & /rict z possible4 ,answ] #a4 ,:at a manife/ rec$+ is x f =m] pr9ciples1 t x is n[ conceiv$1 t all places ( tru/1 except+ "s few ( em95t note1 may be fill$ ) seclud$ & deb>r$ p]sons1 )\t ! prejudice ( religion6 ,x is c]ta9 t mo/ "p ( ! (fic]s1 nom9at$ by ! p>liam5t & %ires1 are n only su*1 ( :om !re is j gr\nd ( suspicion1 b su* z h be5 enemies by actual opposition to ! cause ( ,god1 or kn[n und]m9]s !re(4 ,c x be said 9 good e>ne/1 t none1 ( :om is any suspicion1 %all h su* tru/ z may be prejudicial8 ,sure we are1 !re are _m j gr\nds ( suspicion & jeal\sy ( g5]al p]sons17#cfg7 :o h *ief tru/ 9 our armies & ?is ! public judicatories are n ignorant (4 #b4 ,oa?s & cov5ants are b l gre5 cords ab\t ,samson to b9d ^! m54 ,w\ld we h !m yet once aga9 p]jur$8 ,!n may we t5d] an oa? to !m4 ,put p[] 9 _! h&1 & !n make !m swe> to employ x well4 ',tis z ridicul\s z to give a madman a sword1 & !n p]suade him to hurt none ) x4 ,!re is no m capitulation ) su* p]sons1 reta9+ _! old pr9ciples1 ?an ) ! floods or w9ds4 ,^! :om t sacr$ bond ( cov5ant ha? n ti$1 :at oa? c b9d8 ,except y c *ange _! nature1 d n swe> !m to good behavi\r4 ,c a leop>d *ange 8 spots8 ,fif? ,reason4 ,t :i* gives great (f5ce & sc&al1 & lays a /umbl+-block 9 ! way1 bo? ( ! p ( ! l& & our enemies1 especially 9 ! way ( ! godly1 t is unlawful4 ,b ! pres5t association & conjunction ) all p]sons 9 ! k+dom 7except+ a few1 if any7 is sc&al\s & (f5sive to ! :ole l&1 to ! godly especially1 & also to ! enemy4 ,!re=e x is unlawful4 ,! major7#cfh7 is beyond all exception1 if we consid] h[ p]emptory ,*ri/ & 8 apo/les are 9 ! po9t ( (f5ce1 :i* yet few ,*ri/ians d consid]4 ,we ought n only to bew>e ( ! (f5ce ( ! godly1 b ev5 ( wick$ m51 ev5 ( our blasphem+ enemies4 8,give no (f5ce nei!r to ! ,jew nor ,g5tile1 nor to ! *ur* ( ,god40 ,*ri/ w\ld n (f5d & sc&alize 8 malici\s enemies4 ,! m9or7#cfi7 is prov$4 #a4 ,!re is great (f5ce giv5 to ! godly 9 ! k+dom by ! public resolutions1 conc]n+ t conjunction ) ! malignant p>ty1 "u ! "n & notion ( subjects4 7#a7 ,because x is kn[n t ! mo/ "p ( !m are t5d] 9 t po9t1 :at fell[%ip !y act )1 & ?is ha? be5 remon/rate unto ! commission & committee ( e/ates1 f sev]al synods4 ,n[ ! pres5t resolution laye? t /umbl+ block 9 _! way1 t !y _c act 9 ! def5ce ( ! k+dom1 because !re is no way left !m = ! p]=m+ ( t duty1 b t :i* !y 9 _! consci5ces are n satisfi$ )4 ,x is a sad necessity & sn>e t is put ^u !m1 t !y _c p]=m _! b\nd duty1 :i* !y are mo/ desir\s (1 )\t s91 because ( ! way t is tak54 7#b7 ,is x n matt] ( (f5ce & /umbl+ to !m1 to be necessitat$ by law to t :i* 0 _! affliction8 ,! mixture t 0 9 our armies 0 _! grief1 & _! com=t 0 t ! judicatories 7 m9t+ at7#cgj7 _! duty to purge !m4 ,b n[ !re is no hope ( atta9+ t1 all doors are %ut up by ! public resolutions4 7#c7 ,x und\bt$ly w weak5 _! h&s1 & make _! he>ts fa9t1 s t !y _c pray ) affection & 9 fai?1 = a bless+ ^u su* an army17#cga7 ! pr$om9ant & lead+ "p :]e( h be5 e/eem$1 & are really enemies to ,god & 8 p4 7#d7 ,is x n a great (f5ce t any ?+ %\ld proce$ f ! public judicatories t %all lay a necessity ^u _m godly 9 ! l&1 to suff]1 because !y _c 9 consci5ce g along ) x8 ,next1 ,x sc&alize? ! :ole l&4 ,:at may !y ?9k )9 !mselves1 to see su* dissonancy & disagreem5t betwe5 pres5t & =m] resolutions & practices8 ,:at may !y judge ( ?is incon/ancy & levity ( ! commission1 & ?us be induc$ to give no respect & rev]5ce to !m 9 _! resolutions8 ,is x n1 at lea/1 a v great appe>ance ( evil to jo9 ) t p>ty1 t we did decl>e & repute1 b "s few weeks s9ce1 to be wick$ enemies ( religion & ! k+dom1 & look h5ce=? on !m z fri5ds )\t s mu* z any ackn[l$gm5t ( _! s9 _h f !m8 ,%all n !y be induc$ to put no diff]5ce betwe5 ! preci\s & ! vile1 n to disc]n betwe5 him t fe>s ,god & him t fe>s him n1 :5 ! public resolutions put no diff]5ce8 ,!n1 h[ w x confirm all ! malignant p>ty 9 _! wick$ness8 ,may !y n ?9k our solemn v[s & engagem5ts1 our rigid resolutions & proce$+s1 7 b all contriv$ & act$ out ( policy1 & t int]e/ & advantage1 & n consci5ce1 pr9cipl$ !m8 ,h !y n an occasion giv5 !m to p]secute all ! godly1 & v5t _! long h>b\r$ malice aga9/ ^! :o h be5 mo/ zeal\s = re=mation & purg+ ( ! l&8 ,nay1 !y are put 9 ! capacity t !y h desir$1 = act+ all _! resolutions & accompli%+ _! designs4 ,& la/ ( all1 ! pres5t proce$+s w n only enc\rage & animate ! common enemy1 b confirm !m 9 all ! imputations & calumnies !y h load$ our *ur* )4 ,may !y n h gr\nd to ?9k1 t we are b driv+ on a politic design1 & d n s+ly aim at ,god's glory1--t x is n gr\nds ( consci5ce t act u1 b "s worldly int]e/1 :5 !y look ^u ! incon/ancy & *angeabl5ess ( our way & c\rse1 :i* is s accommodat$ to occasions & times8 ,c !y ?9k u m5 ( consci5ce1 t w jo9 ) all ^! m5 ( blood1 be=e we w s mu* z speak ) !m8 ,x is repli$1 t ! sc&al is tak51 & n giv51 :i* mu/ n be /ood ^u 9 ! case ( a necess>y duty4 ,b1 #a4 ,we cle>$1 t !re is no necessity ( t conjunction1 !re=e ! sc&al is giv51 see+ x is kn[n be=eh& t x w be tak54 #b4 ,!re are _m gr\nds ( (f5ce giv5 by ! pres5t resolutions1 z appe>s by :at is said4 ,if x 7 no m1 x is a great appe>ance ( evil1 x is v inductive ( _m evils1 a mo/ fit occasion ( all t is spok51 & besides1 x is 9 itself s9ful1 contr>y to ,god's ^w1 & our oa?s4 ,six? ,reason4 ,t :i* makes glad all ! wick$ & enemies ( ,god 9 ! l&1 & sad _m1 if n mo/ "p1 ( ! godly1 ha? mu* appe>ance & evid5ce1 if n c]ta9ty1 ( evil4 ,b ! public resolutions & proce$+s are su*4 ,ergo1--,or ?us--,t :i* makes glad all ! wick$1 & height5s ! hopes & expectations ( ! malignant p>ty1 & makes sad none almo/ b ! godly1 & disc\rages _! spirits1 t1 proce$+ f ! public judicatories1 _c be "r & lawful4 ,b s x is1 t t :i* proce$s f ! public judicatories makes glad all ! he>ts ( ! wick$1 & makes sad none almo/ b ! godly1 height5s ! hopes ( ! malignants1 & makes !m say1 _! day is com+1 8lo we h se5 x10 & disc\rages ! godly1 & makes !m almo/ say1 8,our hope is cut (f1 our glory is dep>t$40 ,ergo1 ,x _c be "r1 at lea/ x ha? a great & conv9c+ appe>ance ( evil4 ,?is argum5t may be ?\ght m popul> ?an ei!r philosophical or scriptural4 ,b su* an argum5t ! ,g5]al ,assembly1 #afdh1 made use ( aga9/ ! ,engagem5t4 ,x is no ways imag9able1 h[ ! wick$ & ungodly 9 ! l& w\ld s insult & rejoice 9 ?is day1 if !y saw n "s legible *>act]s ^u x1 :i* 7 agreeable to _! own pr9ciples & ends4 ,! *ildr5 ( ,god are1 = ! mo/ "p1 l$ by ! ,_s ( ,god1 & taught ! way !y %\ld *oose1 ,john xvi4 #ac1 ,psal4 xxv4 #ab4 ,s t readily !y d n skunn]7#cgb7 at c\rses approv5 ( ,god4 ,b ! *ildr5 ( ! _w be+1 at be/1 l$ by _! own c>nal m9ds & s5ses &1 = ! mo/ "p1 act$ by a _s ( disob$i5ce & enmity aga9/ ,god1 !y use n to rejoice at ?+s t d n suit ) _! c>nal he>ts1 & are n engrav5 ) ! "* ( t :i* is impr9t$ 9 _! spirits4 ,we see n[ t ! wick$ walk on e side1 :5 ! vile/ m5 are exalt$4 ,& :5 ! wick$ rise1 ! righte\s is hidd51 & :5 !y be> rule1 ! p m\rne?1 b :5 righte\s m5 are 9 au?ority1 ! p d rejoice1 & :5 ! righte\s rejoice?1 !re is great glory1 ,ps4 xii4 #h1 ,prov4 xxviii4 #ab1 & xxix4 #b4 ,sev5? ,reason4 ,t :i* is ! accompli%m5t & p]fect+ ( ! malignant design t ha? be5 driv5 on ^! ye>s pa/1 especially s9ce ! ,unlawful ,engagem5t1 _c be a c\rse approv5 ( ,god4 ,b ! pres5t c\rse is ! accompli%m5t ( t design4 ,ergo1 ,t !re ha? be5 a design1 = a long "t driv5 & endeav\r$1 bo? at home & abroad1 ) mu* policy & indu/ry1 by _m turn+s & w9d+s1 & by argum5ts ( sev]al k9ds1 z ! exig5ce ( ! times did furni%1--& t ! design 01 to h all su* p]sons 9 tru/ & p[] aga91 :o _h be5 seclud$1 t s !y might compass _! own ends--ha? n be5 d5i$ hi!rto & we are p]suad$ no man t fe>s ,god & obs]ves ! times1 is ignorant ( x4 ,let ! public pap]s ( ! treaty at ,br$a17#cgc7 & ! public pap]s ( ?is k+dom & *ur* at home1 be consult$4 ,!y be> witness = u4 ,0 n ! f\ndation ( x laid 9 ,holl&1 & _m ( !m 9 bo? nations1 br\ght home ) ! k+ contr>y to public resolutions1 & by ! prevail+ influ5ce ( "s 9 ! /ate1 kept 9 ! k+dom1 contr>y to public resolutions8 ,0 n ! "w ( purg+ judicatories & armies ob/ruct$1 ! godly disc\nt5anc$ & disc\rag$1 great endeav\rs us$ to raise ! malignants 9 ! ,s\? & 9 ,engl&1 &1 s9ce ! defeat1 to raise all )\t exception 9 ! ,nor?1 b :5 t c\ld n be obta9$1 by ! )/&+ ( hone/ m5 9 ! /ate8 ,! levies appo9t$1 :i* w\ld h be5 a consid]able =ce = ! def5ce ( ! k+dom1 7 r5d]$ :olly ineffectual1 p>tly by tak+ money = m51 p>tly by rais+ ! malignant p>ty1 & !n pret5d+ to g aga9/ !m1 !y 7 pacifi$ by an act ( indemnity ! fruit & result ( all :i* is1 ?is pres5t conjunction ) !m1 & putt+ ! p[] ( judicatories & armies 9 _! h&4 ,?us ! design is complet$4 ,eigh? ,reason4 ,t :i* w increase ! ,"l's indignation & controv]sy aga9/ ! l& yet sev5 times m1 t is v unlawful & unseasonable4 ,b s x is t conf$]acy & association ) ! p ( ^! abom9ations1 w increase ! ,"l's indignation & controv]sy sev5 times m4 ,ergo1 ,! assumption 0 z manife/ & uncontrov]t$ z ! proposition1 a few mon?s ago1 b x is begun n[ to be que/ion$ by "s1 qui quod sciunt nesciunt1 quia sapiunt7#cgd7 ,b we %all ev9ce x4 #a4 ,we are /&+ "u su* a s5t5ce1 :i* we delib]ately & s9c]ely pass$ ^u ourselves1 9 ! days ( our v[s to ,god1 t if we did ev] any m jo9 ) ! p ( ^! abom9ations1 ! ,"l w\ld consume u till !re 0 no remnant4 ,& ?is 0 n done 9 ra%ness b 9 sobriety1 & ) a scripture prec$5t1 ,ezra ix4 #ab1 #ac4 #b4 ,our exp]i5ce ha? made ?is cle> to u1 we nev] did m+le ourselves among !m1 b ! ,"l did pursue u ) indignation1 & /amp$ t s91 z 9 vive7#cge7 *>act]s1 ^u our judgm5t4 ,god ha? set ^u t rock1 t we h s (t split ^u1 a rem>kable beacon4 ,!re=e we d n only 9 our solemn engagem5ts1 b9d ourselves ov] to a curse1 9 case ( relaps+1 b pass ! s5t5ce ( great madness & folly on ourselves4 ,piscator ictu sapit47#cgf7 ,exp]i5ce makes fools wise1 b x _c cure madness4 ,did n t mixture provoke ,god at ,dunb>87#cgg7 ,& is ?is ! way to appease him1 to revolt m & m8 #c4 ,conjunction & conf$]acy ) t p>ty1 do? necess>ily inf] a communion 9 bless+s & plagues1 we mu/ ca/ 9 our lot ) !m1 & h all "o purse4 ,n[ x ha? be5 confess$ & decl>$ by ?is *ur*1 t ,god ha? a notable controv]sy ) t p>ty1 t ?is enemy is 9 an em95t way to be> !m d[n & cru% !m4 ,!re=e if we jo9 ) !m1 we mu/ resolve to p>take ( _! plagues1 & h t controv]sy plead$ aga9/ u also4 ,x is answ]$1 ,t indignation ne$ n be fe>$ simply on ?is acc\nt1 because ! means are lawful & necess>y1 else1 if ?is h any =ce1 x w conclude1 t we %\ld lie d[n & d no?+1 because ,god's indignation is ^u ! :ole l&4 ,b we reply1 #a4 ,?\gh x be true1 t ?is enemy is ! rod ( ,god's indignation aga9/ ! :ole l&1 yet x is c]ta9 to u1 & ha? be5 =m]ly unque/ion$1 t !y are rais$ up 9 a special way1 to execute ,god's wra? on malignants1 & ,god do? arm !m ) p[] 9 a signal mann] = t end4 ,besides1 ! ,"l's ang] & indignation aga9/ 8 enemies is su*1 z w burn & none c qu5* x4 ,x is ( ano!r nature ?an 8 wra? aga9/ 8 own p1 :i* is a hid+ ( 8 face = a mom5t4 ,he corrects u 9 measure & judgm5t1 b leaves u n altoge!r unpuni%$4 ,b he makes an end ( o!r nations especially ^! t rise up to actual enmity & hatr$ ( 8 p1 & %$d+ ( _! blood4 ,& !re=e1 if any man w\ld n meet ) wra? & sore displeasure1 he w\ld /& at a di/ance ) su* z ,god ha? appo9t$ = de/ruction1 we mean1 z long z !y c>ry 9 _! =eheads ! m>k ( ! bea/4 ,:5 ,god ha? su* a rem>kable controv]sy aga9/ a p1 !n 8he t helpe? & he t is help$ %all bo? fall toge!r10 ,isa4 xxxi4 #c4 ,all t is 9 league ) !m1 %all fall ) !m by ! sword1 ,ezek4 xxx4 #e & xxxii4 #ba4 #b4 ,s9ce x is kn[n t ! malignant p>ty h n *ang$ _! pr9ciples1 & s !y _c b 9 prosecut+ ?is w> e/abli% _! old qu>rel & foll[ x viz4 ! k+'s arbitr>y p[]1 ! int]e/ ( man above ,god's1 or ! k+dom's int]e/1 we leave x to be judg$ imp>tially1 :e!r or n ^! t associate ) !m1 d esp\se t qu>rel & int]e/1 at lea/ expose !mselves to all t wra? & indignation1 :i* ha? hi!rto foll[$ t qu>rel1 see+ !y mu/ h common bless+s & curses4 ,w n t qu>rel hold5 up by mo/ "p ( ! army1 be a wick$ ?+1 an ,a*an 9 ! camp1 t w make ,god turn away f x1 & put ,israel to %ame8 ,hav+ ?us e/abli%$ ! tru?1 9 ! next place1 we come to take (f :at objections are made to ! contr>y4 ,fir/3 ,x is argu$ f human au?ority4 ,! uncontrov]t$ & univ]sal practice ( all nations 9 all g5]ations1 is1 to employ all subjects 9 ! case ( necess>y j def5ce4 ,x 0 ! practice ( our re=m]s1 :o took into ! congregation1 & receiv$ all t1 ^u ackn[l$gm5t ( _! error1 7 will+ to jo91 ?\gh !y _h be5 on ! contr>y faction4 ,su* an univ]sal practice ( ,*ri/ian nations1 ?\gh x be n ! gr\nd ( our fai?1 yet x is app>5t t x _c want reason = x47#cgh7 ,answ] #a3 ,?is w plead z mu* aga9/ ! exceptions add$ 9 ! answ] to ! qu]y & act ( levy1 = see+ o!r nations except none1 9 ! case ( necess>y def5ce1 :y %\ld we except any8 ,& if once we except any ^u good & conv9c+ gr\nds1 ^u ! same gr\nd we ought to except f> m4 #b3 ,mr4 ,gillespie1 9 8 ,treatise ( ,miscellany ,que/ions17#cgi7 makes m5tion t ! city ( ,/rasburg1 #aebi1 made a def5sive league ) ,zuri*1 ,b]ne1 & ,basil2 because !y 7 n only neighb\rs1 b m5 ( ! same religion4 ,& ! ,elector ( ,saxony refus$ to take into conf$]acy ^? :o diff]$ f him 9 ! po9t ( ! ,"l's supp]1 le/ su* sad ?+s %\ld befall him1 z befell ^! 9 ,scripture1 :o us$ any means ( _! own def5ce4 ,?is rule 0 good 9 !si17#chj7 ?\gh 9 t case misappli$4 ,n[ !n1 if !y made consci5ce ( *oos+ z ! means ( _! own def5ce1 a conf$]acy ) =eign]s1 may n ! same gr\nd lead u to a di/ance f our own c\ntrym51 z unqualifi$1 :o h no?+ to comm5d !m b t !y are ( ! same nation1 :i* is no?+ 9 po9t ( consci5ce8 #c3 ,! practice ( o!r nations t are n t5d] 9 _m great] po9ts1 _c be v conv9c+1 especially1 :5 we consid] t ! ,"l ha? made light to arise1 9 ?is p>ticul>1 m bright ?an 9 =m] times4 ,god ha? tak5 occasion ( illu/rat+ & comm5d+ _m tru?s unto u 9 ?is g5]ation1 f ! d>kness ( error1 & ( mak+ /raight _m rules1 f ! crook$ness ( m5's practice & walk+4 ,is n ! ,"l n[ p]=m+ ! promise ( purg+ out ! rebels f among u & !m t transgress8 ,god ha? w9k$ at =m] times ( ignorance4 ,b n[1 ! ,"l hav+ cle>$ 8 m9d s to u1 h[ great madness 7 x to =sake our own m]cy1 & despise ! c\nsel ( ,god aga9/ our own s\ls8 7#a7 ,z = t in/ance ( our re=m]s !re c\ld n h be5 any ?+ br\ght m prejudicial to t cause1 & m advantage\s = u4 ,aft] !y 7 twice beat5 by ! ,fr5* 9 ,lei?1 & _! =ces scatt]$1 & ! lead]s & *ief m5 ( ! congregation =c$ to retire to ,/irl+1 ,john ,knox1 prea*+ ^u ! eightie? ,psalm1 & se>*+ ! causes ( ,god's wra? aga9/ !m1 condesc5ds ^u ?is z ! *ief cause1 t !y _h receiv$ into _! c\ncils & =ces su* m5 z _h =m]ly oppos$ ! congregation1 & says1 ,god nev] ble/ !m s9ce ! ,duke _h come among !m4 ,see ,knox's ,*ron47#cha7 7#b7 ,x _c be %[$ t ev] !y took 9 a p>ty & faction ( su* m51 b only "s few p]sons1 :i*1 ?\gh x 0 n altoge!r ju/ifiable1 0 yet m excusable4 ,b n[ ! public resolutions hold =? a conjunction ) all ! bloody murd]]s 9 ! k+dom 7except+ v few71 & ^! )\t pr(ession ( rep5tance 9 _m1 & )\t evid5ce ( ! reality ( x almo/ 9 any4 7#c7 ,^! p]sons 7 n su* z _h once jo9$ ) ! congregation1 & relaps$ & became enemies to x1 b !y turn$ to ! prote/ant religion f pop]y4 ,b ours is a diff]5t case4 ,second4 ,x is argu$ f scripture4 ,?ree scripture in/ances are br\ght to ju/ify ! pres5t proce$+s4 ,! fir/ in/ance is f ! practice ( ,god's p 9 ! book ( ,judges1 :o1 :5 = defection f religion !y 7 br\ght "u oppression1 yet :5 any gov]nor 0 rais$ by ,god = _! def5ce1 !y ga!r$ & came all out promiscu\sly1 not)/&+ a great "p ( !m _h be5 9 ! defection4 ,yet x is n f\nd t _! gov]nors are reprov$ = ?is1 b r sad curses on !m t came n out to ! "w1 ,judges v4 #ae1 #af1 #ag1 #bc4 ,! second in/ance is f ! /ory ( ! k+s1 v l ! fir/4 ,:51 aft] defection1 graci\s re=m+ k+s arose1 & _h to d aga9/ =eign invasion1 we f9d !m n deb>r+ any subjects1 b call+ !m out promiscu\sly4 ,nei!r is ?is laid to _! *>ge1 t !y call$ out su* & su* subjects1 ?\gh we may p]ceive by ! /ory ( ! prophets1 t ! great] "p ( ! body ( ! p 7 wick$1 c4 ,we answ] to ^! two in/ances jo9tly4 #a4 ,we may by ! l reason prove1 t :i* is z yet uncontrov]t$ 7we "k n h[ long71 t we ought at no "t to make *oice ( in/rum5ts1 nei!r 9 case ( prosecution ( ! cause & ! invasion ( o!rs1 nor yet 9 ! "t :5 *oice is to be _h1 & s1 t all our =m] engagem5ts1 resolutions1 & proce$+s1 9 ! po9t ( purg+ judicatories & armies1 0 sup]flu\s & sup]]ogatory1 because we read n t ! re=m+ k+s & judges1 :5ev] !y _h an invasive w>1 & 9 ! times t !y _h greate/ pl5ty & multitudes ( p1 did ev] deb> any ( _! subjects f t s]vice1 b call$ !m out promiscu\sly4 ,nei!r is ?is laid to _! *>ge1 ?\gh we may p]ceive t ! great] "p ( ! p 7 wick$ "u ! be/ k+s4 ,!re=e we may lawfully employ any subjects ( ! k+dom 9 any ( our w>s4 ,& we may look ^u all indiff]5tly1 )\t any disc]n+ ( p]sons t fe> ,god & !m t fe> him n1 z 9 good capacity to be intru/$1 ev5 :5 o!rwise we h *oice ( good in/rum5ts4 ,c]ta9ly x foll[s1 by p>ity ( reason4 ,= if y conclude t1 f ! call+ =? all promiscu\sly1 & no repro( giv5 = x1 9 ! case ( necess>y def5ce1 !n we may conclude1 f ! call+ =? ( all promiscu\sly1 & 9 ! case ( an invasive w>1 & no repro( record$1 t nei!r1 9 su* a case1 is x s9ful to make no diff]5ce1 & t ) /rong reason1 because x be+ m easy 9 su* a case to *oose in/rum5ts1 & no necessity plead+ = x1 if x _h be5 s9ful1 ! prophets w\ld h r reprov$ x1 !n rebuk$ !m = us+ su* means 9 a case ( necessity4 #b4 ,we may argue aft] t mann]1 t 9 ! case ( necess>y j def5ce1 !re %\ld be no exceptions made at all ( any p]sons1 because we read n t ! judges or k+s deb>r$ any subjects1 nei!r t !y 7 rebuk$ = s do+4 ,!re=e ! in/ances militate z mu* aga9/ ! exceptions add$ 9 ! answ] to ! qu]y1 z aga9/ u1 unless x be said t !re 7 no su* p]sons among t p1 :i* 7 z gr\ndless ra%ness z to say t !y gave all evid5ce ( rep5tance4 #c4 ,see+ ! judges & ! re=m+ k+s ( ,judah 7 s accurate & exact 9 cleav+ to ! law ( ,god1 & walk+ accord+ to x 9 all o!r ?+s1 x 7 m *>itable & ,*ri/ian judgm5t to say1 t s9ce !y are n reprov$ = any fault 9 ?is p>ticul>1 t !y 7 also exact to walk accord+ to ! rule1 7,deut4 xxiii47 9 s great a po9t z ?is4 #d4 ,m5's practice is (t5 lame & crook$1 & !re=e mu/ be exam9$ accord+ to ! rule1 b x 7 n fair deal+ to accommodate ! rule to m5's practice4 ,see+ !n we h s cle> & p]fect a rule 7,deut4 xxiii471 :i* mu/ judge bo? _! practice & ours1 we see n h[ _! practice c be obtrud$ z a rule ^u u1 :i* itself mu/ be exam9$ accord+ to a common & g5]al rule4 ,if x be n accord+ to t law1 we hold x to be s9ful 9 itself1 & s no prec$5t = u2 albeit ! prophets did n reprove x 9 express & p>ticul> t]ms 7z !y did n reprove man /eal+1 c471 yet !y rebuk$ x by consequ5ce1 9 z f> z !y rebuk$ ! k+s = association ) wick$ ,israelites1 :i* is condemn$ ^u gr\nds common to ?is v case 9 h&4 #e4 ,we see n any gr\nd = su* promiscu\s call+ =? ( ! p by ! judges4 ,b>ak's bus9ess1 z t ( ,jeph?ah & ,gideon1 0 done by no great multitudes ( p1 b a few *oice m54 #f4 ,z ! oppression 0 heavy & cont9u$ long1 s ! rep5tance ( ! p 0 solemn1 & _! deliv]ance a fruit ( ?is4 #g4 ,_! case & ours is v diff]5t4 ,none ( ,israel or ,judah did fight aga9/ ! pr(ession ( ! true religion1 & %$ ! blood ( _! fell[ subjects :o 7 = ! def5ce ( ! same4 ,israel 9 ! days ( ! judges1 & ,judah 9 ! "t ( ! re=m+ k+s1 0 n divid$ ! "o half aga9/ ! o!r1 ^u opposition & def5ce ( ! true religion1 & ! bett] "p1 aft] _m exp]i5ces ( ! trea*]y & enmity ( ! mo/ ( ! wor/ "p1 solemnly engag$ to ,god n to admit !m to employm5t & tru/1 b ^u real evid5ce ( rep5tance ( :i* !y %\ld judge z 9 ! sight ( ,god4 ,& la/ ( all1 did ev] ,israel or ,judah1 9 ! days ( _! judges & re=m+ k+s1 admit into _! armies a p>ty & faction ( su* z _h giv5 no real evid5ce ( _! ab&on+ _! =m] c\rse1 & su* a p>ty1 z _h be5 long /udy+ to get ! p[] ( armies & judicatories 9 _! own h&s = atta9+ _! own ends8 ,b all ^? are 9 our case4 ,! ?ird in/ance f scripture1 is f #a ,sam4 xi41 :i* is alleg$ to be a cle> practice1 & /amp$ ) div9e approbation4 ,9 ! case ( ,jabe%-,gilead besieg$ by a =eign enemy1 ,saul comm&s all to come =? = def5ce ( _! bre?r51 "u pa9 ( a sev]e civil c5sure4 ,n[1 :at ,saul did 9 ?is bus9ess1 ! ,_s ( ,god is said to act him to x1 & :at ! p did1 0 f ! fe> ( ,god1 mak+ !m obey ! k+4 ,& !n ,samuel 9 ?is act+ concurs jo9tly1 & makes no opposition4 ,& la/ ( all1 ! p came =? z "o man1 & yet 7*ap4 x4 #bg7 _m m5 ( ,belial 7 among !m1 :o malignantly oppos$ ,saul's gov]nm5t1 contr>y to ,god's reveal$ w4 ,to :i* we answ]1 #a4 ,! /amp ( div9e approbation is n app>5t to u1 success do? n prove x4 ,nei!r ! ,_s com+ on ,saul1 nor ! fe> ( ,god fall+ on ! p1 w import a div9e approbation ( all t 0 done 9 ! manag+ t w>4 ,t motion ( ! ,_s is no sanctify+ motion1 b a common1 ?\gh extraord9>y1 impulse ( ,saul's _s to ! pres5t "w1 :i*1 d\btless1 0 9 ! k+ ( ,babylon1 :om ,god rais$ up1 fitt$ & s5t = ! de/ruction ( _m nations albeit t "w 9 8 h& 0 iniquity4 ,t fe> ( ,god t fell ^u ! p1 0 b a fe> ( ! k+ impr9t$ by ,god1 & x is m peculi>ly attribut$ to ,god1 because ! p did despise & contemn him1 :i* makes _! rev]5ce & fe> to be a m extraord9>y ?+ ^u a sudd54 ,!n ,samuel1 n oppos+ ! c\rse 9 h&1 do? no m import 8 approbation ( all t 0 done 9 x1 ?an 8 n reprov+ ! m5 ( ,belial do? prove t he approv$ ( _! opposition4 #b4 ,x do? n appe> t ! m5 ( ,belial 7 a great faction & p>ty1 !re is some?+ 9 v]4 #ab speaks aga9/ x4 ,x is n l ! p w\ld put a faction & p>ty to dea?4 #c4 ,nei!r do? x appe> t !y 7 9 ! army4 ,= t :i* is said1 t all ! p came out z "o man1 do? only import1 t ! body & g5]ality ( !m came =?1 & t x 0 a wond] s _m came =? s sudd5ly at ! comm& ( ! k+1 :o 0 b mean & abject 9 _! eyes4 ,x is c]ta9 t all f5cible p]sons 7 n pres5t1 because ! :ole army be+ numb]$1 v]4 #h1 0 b #ccj1jjj4 ,& :o w say !re 0 no m m5 9 ,israel1 :5 !y _h #fjj1jjj su*1 & above1 be=e _! com+ into ! l&8 ,see+ !n1 _m h /aid at home1 x is mo/ probable t ^! m5 ( ,belial w\ld n come1 see+ !y despis$ ,saul's mean & l[ condition 9 _! he>t & ?\ght him unfit to lead _! armies1 till he %\ld prove :at 0 9 him4 ,t :i* is said1 v]4 #ab1 do? n prove !y 7 9 ! camp4 ,x might be conv5i5tly spok5 ( abs5t p]sons4 #d4 ,x is n c]ta9 t ^! m5 7 wick$ & sc&al\s 9 _! conv]sation1 hat]s ( godl9ess & ( _! bre?r51 b t !y /ood at di/ance only ) ,saul1 9 ! po9t ( 8 election1 :i* inde$ 0 blame wor?y1 see+ ,god _h reveal$ 8 m9d 9 x4 ,& !re=e !y are call$ m5 ( ,belial1 z ,pet] 0 call$ ,satan1 = oppos+ ,*ri/'s suff]+4 ,"s o!r scriptures are alleg$ by "s1 z ,david's employ+ ( su* m51 c41 all :i* are cle>$ 9 ,mr4 ,gillespie's ,treatise ( ,miscellany ,que/ions1 que/4 #ad4 ,?ird4 ,x is argu$ f reason4 ,&1 #a4 ,t :i* any is oblig$ to d = ano!r's pres]vation by ! law ( ,god & nature1 & :i* he _c omit )\t ! guilt ( ! o!r's de/ruction1 t may ! o!r lawfully require ( him to d :5 he ne$s x1 & :5 x may be done )\t ! undo+ ( a great] good4 ,b s x is1 t e subject is oblig$ by ! law ( nature1 oa? & cov5ants1 & ! law ( ,god1 to endeav\r to _! p[]1 ! pres]vation ( ! k+dom aga9/ unju/ viol5ce4 ,& ! safety ( ! k+dom /&s 9 ne$ ( _m subjects' assi/ance :o 7 seclud$4 ,& x may be done )\t undo+ a great] good ?an is ! pres]vation ( religion4 ,ergo4 ,?is argum5t ha? an answ] to x 9 ! bosom ( x4 7#a7 ,we %ortly d5y ! assumption1 9 relation to ! two la/ bran*es1 bo? t ! k+dom's pres]vation /&s 9 necessity ( ^! m5's help1 & t _! help t5ds n to ! undo+ ( a great] good1 see+ !re is no reason giv5 to confirm ^! two po9ts1 :]e9 ! n]ve ( ! bus9ess lies4 ,we ref] to a reason ( our d5ial ( !m giv5 p4 #bb47chb7 7#b7 ,x is true t ! obligation to su* a duty lies ^u all1 b t obligation is to be br\ght into act & ex]cise 9 an ord]ly & qualifi$ way1 else :at ne$ any exceptions be 9 ! act ( levy8 ,excommunicat$ p]sons are "u ! same obligation1 yet ! magi/rate is n actually oblig$ to call su*1 b r to seclude !m4 ,are n all b\nd to come to ! sacram5t :o are *ur* memb]s8 ,yet _m are n 9 a capacity to come1 & s ought nei!r to presume to come nor be admitt$4 ,are n all subjects oblig$ to def5d ! cause ( ,god1 & to prosecute x8 ,& yet _m1 because ( _! enmity to ! cause ( ,god1 are actually incapable ( employm5t 9 ! def5ce or prosecution !re(4 7#c7 ,! law ( nature is above all human laws & con/itutions1 !y mu/ c$e :5ev] !y come 9 opposition to x4 ,salus populi is suprema lex7#chc7 9 relation to ^!4 ,b1 9 relation to ! law ( ,god1 x is n s4 ,sometimes ! law ( nature mu/ yield to positive comm&s ( ,god4 ,abraham mu/ sacrifice 8 son at ,god's comm&4 ,! law ( nature obliges u to ! pres]vation ( ourselves1 b x does n oblige to e mean t may be f\nd exp$i5t to t end1 unless x be suppos$ lawful & approv5 ( ,god4 ,!re=e ! ,"l 9 8 writt5 ^w do? det]m9e :at means we may use = t end1 & :at n4 ,b1 7#d7 ,we conceive t ! law =bidd+ association & conf$]acy ) kn[n wick$ & ungodly p]sons1 is includ$ 9 ! law ( nature1 z well z ! law t obliges u to self pres]vation4 ,t is gr\nd$ on p]petual reason1 z well z ?is4 ,nature bids me pres]ve myself1 & nature b9ds me to h "o fri5d & foe ) ,god4 ,! hea!ns _h a notion ( x4 ,!y obs]v$1 t ,amphi>aus1 a wise & virtu\s man1 0 !re=e swall[$ up 9 ! e>? ) sev5 m5 & sev5 horses1 because he _h jo9$ himself & associat$ ) ,tydeus1 ,capaneus1 & o!r wick$ comm&]s m>*+ to ! siege ( ,!be4 ,mr ,gill4 ,miscell4 ,que/4 *ap4 #ad p4 #aga47chd7 #b4 ,! second reason is fram$ ?us 9 hypo!si47#che7 ,su* z are exclud$ are a great "p1 if n ! great] "p ( ! remnant ( ! l&1 if rules ( exclusion be ext5d$ imp>tially4 ,n[1 !y hav+ _! lives & lib]ties all[$ !m1 mu/ ei!r 9 ^! ?+s be insur$ by ! int]pos+ ( a compet5t p[] = _! def5ce1 or else !y mu/ h lib]ty to act = !mselves4 ,b s x is1 t we _c int]pose a compet5t p[] = _! protection4 ,ergo1 ,!y mu/ h lib]ty to act = !mselves4 ,nam qui dat vitam dat necess>ia ad vitam47#chf7 ,we answ]1 7#a7 ,x is n c]ta9 t su* z are exclud$ are ! great] "p ( ! l&4 ,h[ev]1 x is c]ta91 t ?\gh ! rule _h be5 kept1 & endeav\rs _h be5 us$ to walk accord+ to x1 yet _m :om x excludes w\ld h be5 tak5 94 ,!re is a great diff]5ce betwe5 endeav\r ( duty1 & atta9+ its p]fection4 ,if ! rule _h n be5 q de/roy$1 s great (f5ce c\ld n h be5 tak51 ?\gh x _h n be5 /rictly urg$ 9 all p>ticul>s4 7#b7 ,we /ill affirm1 ^u evid5t gr\nds to u1 t !re is a p[] compet5t 9 ! l&1 beside ! malignant p>ty1 :i* may protect ! l& & insure _! lives & lib]ties4 7#c77chg7 ,we are p]suad$ _m ( t p>ty1 :o h be5 s deeply involv$ 9 blood guilt9ess & b>b>\s cruelties %\ld nei!r h lives nor lib]ties secur$ to !m1 because !y ought n to be p]mitt$ to live4 ,b ! n tak+ away s mu* guilty blood f ! l& by acts ( ju/ice1 is ! cause t s mu* innoc5t & preci\s blood is n[ %$4 ,our rul]s h p>don$ t blood :i* ,god w\ld n p>don1 & !re=e w\ld n p>don x to ! l& because !y p>don$ x to ! murd]]s4 ,section ,,iv4 ,t ,x ,is ,n ,lawful ,= ,! ,well ,affect$ ,subjects ,to ,concur ,9 ,su* ,an ,engagem5t ,9 ,w>1 ,& ,associate ,) ,! ,malignant ,p>ty4 ,"s conv9c$ ( ! unlawfulness ( ! public resolutions & proce$+s1 9 ref]5ce to ! employ+ ( ! malignant p>ty1 yet d n f9d su* cle>ness & satisfaction 9 _! own consci5ces z to =bid ! subjects to concur 9 ?is w>1 & associate ) ! army s con/itut$4 ,!re=e x is ne$ful to speak some?+ to ?is po9t1 ,t x is z unlawful = ! subjects to associate & jo9 9 arms ) t p>ty z x is = ! p>liam5t to employ !m4 ,= ^! reasons3 #a4 ,! scriptures be=e cit$ aga9/ associations & conf$]acies ) wick$ & ungodly m5 d prove ?is4 ,! comm& prohibit+ conjunction ) !m & conv]s+1 c4 is common bo? to magi/rates & p1 = ! gr\nd ( x is common to bo?--,! p's insn>+1 help+ ( ! ungodly1 c4 ,x 7 /range doctr9e to say1 t x is n lawful = ! p>liam5t to associate 9 w> ) ! malignants1 le/ ! p be insn>$ & yet x is lawful = ! p to associate ) !m ^u ! comm& ( ! p>liam5t1 see+ ! insn>+ ( ! p ha? a m imm$iate connexion ) ! p's conjunction ) !m nor7#chh7 ) ! p>liam5t's resolution ab\t x4 ,_h x n be5 a transgression 9 all ! p to h jo9$ ) ^! m5 be=e ! p>liam5t's resolution ab\t x8 ,h[ !n c _! resolution int]v5+ loose ! p f _! obligation to ,god's comm&8 ,%all x be no s9 to me1 because !y s9 be=e me8 ,c _! go+ be=e me 9 ! transgression1 exempt me f ! transgression ( t same law :i* obliges bo? !m & me8 #b4 ,! p 7 reprov$ = su* associations z well z rul]s1 ?\gh !y orig9at$ f ! rul]s4 ,! prophets speak to ! :ole body4 8,:at ha/ ?\ to d 9 ! way ( ,egypt80 c4 ,j]4 ii4 #ah4 ,& ,isa4 xxxi4 8,wo to !m t g d[n to ,egypt40 ,psal4 cvi4 8,!y m+l$ !mselves10 c4 ,! ,"l in/ruct$ ,isaiah1 & 9 him all 8 own p1 all ! *ildr5 :om ,god _h giv5 him1 say+1 8,say ye n1 ,a conf$]acy1 to all !m to :om ?is p %all say1 ,a conf$]acy10 ,isa4 viii4 #ab4 ,:5 all ! p 7 go+ on 9 su* a mean ( self def5ce1 ! ,"l in/ruct$ him & ! disciples among :om ! te/imony 0 seal$1 t !y %\ld n walk 9 ! way ( ?is p4 ,:5 ,jeho%aphat 0 reprov$ = help+ ! ungodly1 7 n all 8 p reprov$ t w5t ) him8 ,!y 7 ! help]s ( ! ungodly z well z he4 ,if ,amaziah _h refus$ to dismiss ! army ( ,israel :om ,god 0 n )1 d\btless x _h be5 ! subject's duty to te/ify aga9/ x1 & refuse to concur & act 9 su* a fell[%ip4 #c4 ,if ! association & conjunction ) malignants be only ! s9 ( ! p>liam5t1 & n ! s9 ( ! p1 :o d ^u _! comm& associate ) !m1 !n we _c see h[ p c be guilty ( association ) malignants at any "t1 & 9 any case4 ,to jo9 ) !m 9 an ill cause is n lawful inde$4 ,b nei!r may we jo9 ) good m5 9 an evil cause4 ,suppose !n ! cause be good & necess>y 7z no w> is j if x be n necess>y71 9 :at case or circum/ances %all association ) !m be unlawful = ! p8 ,if x be said1 9 case ! magi/rate comm& x n1 we ?9k t /range div9ity1 t ! sole comm& ( ! magi/rate %\ld make t our duty1 :i* 9 abs5ce ( 8 comm& is our s91 & t n because ( ! abs5ce ( 8 comm& b f o!r p]petual gr\nds4 ,c]ta9ly1 :5ev] association ) !m is a s91 x is n t :i* makes x a s91 because ! magi/rate comm&s x n1 b because ,god =bids x4 ,& x is z /range1 t ! unlawful & s9ful resolution ( p>liam5t %\ld make t lawful to me :i* o!rwise _h be5 unlawful4 ,x is kn[n t human laws oblige n1 b z !y h connexion ) ,god's ^w4 ,n[ if t law1 enjo9+ a conflu5ce ( all subjects = ! def5ce ( ! k+dom1 be contr>y to ! ^w1 9 z f> z x holds out a conjunction ) malignant & bloody m51 h[ c x be lawful to me1 9 ob$i5ce to t ord9ance1 to associate ) ^! m58 ,if x be said to be lawful 9 ! case ( necessity1 t same necessity is z /rong a plea = ! magi/rate's employ+ !m1 z = ! p's jo9+ ) !m1 & if x d n ju/ify t1 x _c excuse ?is4 ,if ! lawfulness ( ! mean mu/ be measur$ by ! ju/ice & necessity ( ! end1 !n c]ta9ly any mean %all be lawful 9 ! case ( j & necess>y def5ce1 !n we may employ ,iri% cut ?roats1 !n we may g to ! devil = help1 if exp$i5cy to compass su* a necess>y & j end be ! rule ( ! lawfulness ( ! mean4 #d4 ,! :ole l& is b\nd by ! cov5ant & solemn engagem5t n to associate ) ! malignant p>ty4 ,ergo1 ,x is z s9ful = ! p to jo9 ) !m z = ! magi/rate to employ !m4 ,are we n all b\nd by cov5ant1 to endeav\r to br+ malignants to condign puni%m5t1 & to look on !m z enemies8 ,& is n conjunction & conf$]acy ) !m1 on ! p's "p1 z inconsi/5t 9 its own nature ) t duty1 z ! magi/rate's employ+ !m is inconsi/5t ) 8 cov5ant$ duty8 ,:5 all ! p did solemnly engage !mselves n to jo9 any m ) ! p ( ^! abom9ations1 0 ! mean+ ( x1 we %all n jo9 until our rul]s jo9 fir/1 or1 we %all n jo9 ) !m 9 an ill cause8 ,no inde$1 b1 we %all n employ !m 9 a good cause1 or jo9 ) any p>ty ( !m 9 x4 ,if t engagem5t be ^u e "o 9 _! /ation1 let u consid] :at e man's /ation 9 ! "w is4 ,! rul]'s /ation & call+ is to *oose in/rum5ts1 & levy =ces = ! def5ce !re(4 ,! subjects /ation & call+ is1 to concur 9 t "w1 by ris+ 9 def5ce ( ! cause & k+dom4 ,n[1 :at did ! subject !n engage unto8 ,c]ta9ly1 unless we mock ,god1 we mu/ say1 t z ! magi/rate engag$ n to employ t ungodly g5]ation 9 a good cause1 s ! subject engag$ n to jo9 ) any su* p>ty ev5 9 a good cause4 ,if ?is be n ! mean+ ( our engagem5ts & v[s1 we see n h[ ! subjects are 9 capacity to break !m1 z to t precise po9t ( association4 ,9 sum1 ,all ! reasons t are br\ght to prove ! unlawfulness ( ! public resolutions1 may ) a little v>iation be proportionably appli$ to ?is pres5t "q4 ,!re=e we add no m b a ^w to an objection or two4 ,objection #a4 ,a necess>y duty1 su* z self pres]vation is1 _c be my s94 ,b x is ! subject's necess>y duty to rise 9 def5ce ( ! k+dom4 ,ergo1 ,answ]4 ,a necess>y duty _c be a s9 9 itself1 b x may be a s9 9 reg>d ( "s circum/ances1 9 :i* x ceases to be a necess>y duty4 ,x is a necess>y duty to def5d ! k+dom4 ,b x is nei!r a duty nor necess>y to d x 9 su* a conjunction & fell[%ip1 b r a s94 ,if ,i _c pres]ve myself1 b by an unlawful mean1 !n self pres]vation 9 su* circum/ances is n my duty4 ,objection #b4 ,jona?an did assi/ ,saul 9 a w> aga9/ ! ,phili/9es invad+ ! l&1 & no d\bt _m godly jo9$ & di$ 9 battle4 ,n[ ?is is comm5d$ 9 scripture1 z may be se5 9 ,david's fun]al7#chi7 ^u !m1 al?\gh x 0 kn[n t ,saul 0 an hat] ( ,god's p & a p]secutor1 & t ,god _h a controv]sy ) him1 & t ^! #c1jjj t assi/$ him aga9/ ,david 7 also ungodly & wick$ m54 ,answ] #a4 ,^! scriptures speak no?+ to comm5d t p>ticul> act ( ,jona?an's conjunction 9 w> ) 8 fa!r4 ,david 9 8 epitaph speaks mu* to ! comm5dation ( bo? ,saul & ,jona?an1 z ( excell5t w>riors1 & ( ,jona?an z a k9d & con/ant fri5d to him1 b !re is no?+ t\*$ ( t po9t4 ,if t place be press$1 x w foll[ ) mu* m evid5ce1 t ,saul 0 z good a man z ,jona?an1 & t ! p ( ,god _h great loss 9 8 dea?4 ,b none ( ^! mu/ be press$ rigor\sly f a spee* :]e9 he v5ts 8 affection & grief4 #b4 ,suppose ! natural bond ( ,jona?an to ,saul 8 fa!r1 & ! civil bonds ( ! p to ,saul _! k+1 did oblige !m to jo9 ) him aga9/ ! common enemy1 yet we ?9k !y ought n to h associat$ ) ^! p]secut+ s]vants1 & ! #c1jjj t pursu$ ,david1 b !y ought to h plead$ = a purg+ ( ! army4 #c4 ,x is n probable t !re 7 _m godly p]sons employ$ 9 t army4 ,david compla9s ( t "t1 7,psal4 xii47 t ! godly man ceas$1 & ! fai?ful f among ! *ildr5 ( m5 & t ! wick$ walk$ r\nd ab\t :5 ! vile/ m5 7 exalt$4 #d4 ,_m ( ! laws ( ,god h n be5 mu* tak5 notice (1 ev5 by godly m51 until ! ,"l ha? tak5 occasion to reprove !m p>ticul>ly1 & s to m9d7#cij7 !m ( _! duty4 ,x is likely ! rule1 7,deut4 xxiii47 _h n be5 consid]$ till ! "t ( ,jeho%aphat & ,amaziah47#cia7 ,h[ev] x be1 !y _h n s _m solemn & p>ticul> ties ( oa?s1 & cov5ants1 & v[s1 & confessions1 z we h ly+ on u4 #e4 ,let no man wond] t su* p>ticul> escapes are n always reprov$ 9 scripture1 :o consid]s t ! fa!rs' polygamy1 ?\gh s frequ5t among !m1 0 n laid to _! *>ge4 ,objection #c4 ,sep>ation f ! army1 because ( ! s9 ( magi/rates1 9 employ+ su* unqualifi$ p]sons1 is p>allel$ to sep>ation f *ur* wor%ip1 because ( ! s9 ( ! false wor%ipp]s1 & because ! guides ( ! *ur* d n exclude !m4 ,answ] #a4 ,we h p>ticul> comm&s ab\t ?is1 & _m examples ( x1 :i* we h n ab\t sep>ation f a true *ur*1 & lawful wor%ip4 ,union & conjunction ) an enemy r5d]s conjunction1 & _! fell[%ip1 m dang]\s & infecti\s ?an conjunction 9 a *ur* /ate4 ,judah might n sep>ate f ^! ,israelites 9 lawful ord9ances1 or f ! ord9ance because ( _! pres5ce4 ,& yet !y might n help !m nor take help f !m4 ,paul did n exhort any to sep>ate f ! wor%ip at ,cor9?1 because ( ! pres5ce ( sc&al\s p]sons at x & yet he *>ges !m n to conv]se ) su* bre?r5 z walk disord]ly4 ,not)/&+ ( union 9 *ur* & /ate1 we may look on _m z su* z %\ld n be jo9$ ) 9 "s o!r bonds4 ,x is n lawful = a godly man to m>ry a pr(ane woman1 ?\gh a visible pr(essor1 he may n jo9 9 su* a tie1 al?\gh he ought n to sep>ate f *ur* wor%ip = h] pres5ce4 ,besides1 !re is a conjunction 9 arms = "o cause1 z necess>ily makes m5 p>tak]s ( ! same bless+s & curs+s1 & !re=e we %\ld give ! m dilig5t he$1 :5 we p>take ) !m 9 lawful ?+s4 #c4 ,are we all ti$1 by su* p>ticul> oa?s & solemn v[s1 n to jo9 ) ! sc&al\s p]sons ( a congregation 9 lawful wor%ip1 z we are1 n to associate ) ! malignant p>ty 9 ! def5ce ( ! cause ( ,god1 & k+dom8 ,x _c be said4 ,!re=e ! cases are n p>allel$4 ,we %all close all ) a te/imony ( "o ( ! ,"l's mo/ fai?ful witnesses1 ,mr4 ,gillespie1 ^: light 9 ?is case 0 once v seasonably held =?1 & effectual to ! prev5t+ ( ! decl9+ ( ?is l& & we hope x w n be :olly =gott5 by !m1 ) :om x _h weight !n4 ,9 8 lett] to ! ,g5]al ,assembly1 #afdh1 he saye?1 8,i am n able to express all ! evils ( compliance1 !y are s _m4 ,sure ,i am1 x 7 a h>d5+ ( ! malignant p>ty1 a w\nd+ ( ! he>ts ( ! godly1 a great sc&al to our bre?r5 ( ,engl&1 an inf9ite wrong+ ( ^? :o1 f _! affection to ! cov5ant & cause ( ,god1 h tak5 _! life 9 _! h&1 :o1 z !y h be5 /r5g!n$ & enc\rag$1 by ! he>+ ( ! zeal & integrity ( ! well affect$ 9 ?is k+dom1 & h[ !y oppose ! late ,engagem5t1 s !y w\ld be z mu* sc&aliz$ to he> ( a compliance ) malignants n[4 ,yea1 all t he> ( x may ju/ly /& amaz$ at u1 & look on u z a p infatuat$1 t c take 9 our bosom ! fi]y s]p5ts1 t h /ung u s sore4 ,b above all1 t :i* w\ld height5 ^! s9s to ! heav5s is ?is1 t x 7 n only a horrible backslid+1 b a backslid+ into t v s91 :i* 0 especially po9t$ at1 & puni%$ by ! preval5cy ( ! malignant p>ty1 ,god ju/ly mak+ !m ?orns & sc\rges1 :o 7 tak5 9 z fri5ds1 )\t any real evid5ce1 or fruits ( rep5tance4 ,alas6 %all we split twice ^u ?is same rock1 yea1 run ^u x1 :5 ,god has set a beacon on x8 ,%all we be s dem5t$ z to fall back to ! same s91 :i* 0 engrav5 9 great lett]s 9 our late judgm5t8 ,yea1 ,i may say1 %all we ?us out face & out d>e ! ,almighty1 by protect+ 8 & our enemies1 :5 he is p]secut+ !m1 by mak+ peace & fri5d%ip ) !m1 :5 ! ang] ( ! ,"l is burn+ aga9/ !m1 by sett+ !m on _! feet1 :5 ,god ha? ca/ !m d[n8 ,o6 %all nei!r judgm5ts nor deliv]ances make u wise8 ,i mu/ "h apply to our condition ! words ( ,ezra1 #8,& aft] all ?is is come ^u u = our evil de$s1 & = our great trespasses1 see+ t ?\ our ,god ha/ puni%$ u less ?an our iniquities des]ve1 & ha? giv5 su* deliv]ance u ?is1 %\ld we aga9 break ?y comm&m5ts1 & jo9 9 aff9ity ) ! p ( ^! abom9ations1 w\lde/ ?\ n be angry ) u till ?\ ha/ consum$ u1 s t !re %\ld be no remnant nor escap+8' ,o happy ,scotl&6 if ?\ can/ n[ improve aright1 & n abuse ?is gold5 opportunity1 b if ?\ wilt help ! ungodly1 or love !m t hate ! ,"l1 wra? ^u wra?1 & woe ^u woe1 %all be ^u !e f ! ,"l4 8,?is te/imony ( a dy+ man 7:o expects to /& %ortly be=e ! tribunal ( ,*ri/7 ,i leave ) y my rev]5d bre?r510 c4 ,& aga9 9 8 ,te/imony aga9/ association & compliance ) malignants1 writt5 two days be=e 8 dea?1 he says1 8,see+ n[1 9 all appe>ance1 ! "t ( my dissolution is v ne>1 al?\gh ,i h1 9 my latt] w1 decl>$ my m9d ( public affairs1 yet ,i h ?\ght good to add ?is fur!r te/imony1 t ,i e/eem ! malignant p>ty 9 ^! k+doms ! se$ ( ! s]p5t1 enemies to piety1 & ,presbyt]ian gov]nm5t1 7pret5d :at !y w to ! contr>y17 a g5]ation t h n set ,god be=e !m4 ,) ! malignants are to be jo9$ ! pr(ane & sc&al\s1 f all :i*1 z also f h]esies1 & errors1 ! ,"l ,i tru/ is ab\t to purge 8 *ur*es4 ,i h (t5 com=t$ myself1 & /ill d1 ) ! hopes ( ! ,"l's purg+ ( ?is pollut$ l&1 surely ! ,"l has begun1 & w c>ry on t great "w ( m]cy1 & w purge out ! rebels4 ,i "k !re w be always a mixture ( hypocrites1 b t _c excuse ! conniv+ at gross & sc&al\s s9n]s4 ,?is purg+ "w1 :i* ! ,"l is ab\t1 v _m h directly oppos$1 & said1 by _! de$s1 we w n be purg$ nor ref9$1 b we w be jo9+1 & mix+ ourselves ) ^? :om ! m9i/]s prea* aga9/1 z malignant enemies to ,god & 8 cause4 ,b let him t is fil?y1 be fil?y /ill1 & let wisdom be ju/ifi$ ( h] *ildr54 ,i recomm5d to !m t fe> ,god1 sadly & s]i\sly to consid]1 t ! ,holy ,scripture do? pla9ly hold =?1 #a4 ,t ! help+ ( ! enemies ( ,god1 or jo9+ & m+l+ ) wick$ m51 is a s9 highly displeas+4 #b4 ,t ?is s9 ha? ord9>ily insn>$ ,god's p into div]s o!r s9s4 #c4 ,t x ha? be5 puni%$ ( ,god ) griev\s judgm5ts4 #d4 ,t utt] de/ruction is to be fe>$1 :5 a p1 aft] great m]cies & judgm5ts1 relapse into ?is s91 ,ezra ix4 #ac1 #ad4 ,^u ! said & ! l gr\nds1 = my own exon]ation1 t s necess>y a tru? want n ! te/imony ( a dy+ witness ( ,*ri/1 also ! unwor?ie/ ( _m ?\s&s1 & t light may be held =?1 & w>n+ giv51 ,i _c be sil5t at ?is "t1 b speak by my p51 :5 ,i _c by my tongue2 yea1 n[ also by ! p5 ( ano!r1 :5 ,i _c by my own2 s]i\sly & 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 exhort+ all t fe> ,god1 & make consci5ce ( _! ways1 to be v t5d] & circumspect1 to wat* & pray t !y be n insn>$ 9 t great dang]\s s9 ( conjunction1 or compliance ) malignant or pr(ane enemies ( ! tru?1 "u :atsomev] prud5tial consid]ations x may be v>ni%$ ov]1 :i* if m5 w d1 & tru/ ,god 9 8 own way1 !y %all n only n rep5t x1 b to _! great] joy & peace ( ,god's p1 !y %all see 8 "w g on1 & prosp] glori\sly4 ,9 witness to ! premises1 ,i h subscrib$ ! same ) my h& at ,kirkaldy17#cib7 ,decemb] #ae?1 #afdh4 ,mr4 ,fr$]ick ,c>mi*ael17#cic7 at ,m>k9*1 & ,mr4 ,alex ,moncreiff17#cid7 m9i/] at ,scoonie1 ,sic ,sub4 ,,george ,,gillespie4 ,f4 ,c4 ,witness ,a4 ,m4 ,witness ,section ,v4 ,scriptures ,%[+ ,! ,s9 ,& ,dang] ,( ,jo9+ ,) ,wick$ ,& ,ungodly ,m54 ,:5 ! ,"l is puni%+ su* a p aga9/ :om he ha? a controv]sy1 & a notable controv]sy1 e "o t is f\nd %all be ?ru/ ?r\gh3 & e "o jo9$ ) !m %all fall1 ,isa4 xiii4 #ae4 ,!y p>take 9 _! judgm5t1 n only because 9 a common calamity all %>es1 7z 9 ,ezek4 xxi4 #c47 b *iefly because jo9$ ) & p>tak]s ) ^! :om ,god is pursu+2 ev5 z ! /rang]s t jo9 to ! h\se ( ,jacob p>take ( h] bless+s1 *ap4 xiv4 #a4 ,to ?is purpose is ,isa4 xxxi4 #b1 #c1 & ,ezek4 xxx4 #e1 #f1 #h4 ,! m+l$ p & ^? t are 9 league ) ,egypt p>take 9 h] plagues1 & ^? t uphold t ?rone t ,god s visibly controv]ts )1 _! p[] %all come d[n1 & all its help]s %all be de/roy$1 z x is ,j]4 xxi4 #ab1 #bj1 #bd4 ,& ?is is ! great reason ( ^! _m w>n+s to g out ( ,babylon1 ,j]4 l4 #h4 & li4 #f4 ,rememb] t passage1 #b ,k+s i4 #i1 #aj1 #aa1 #ab4 ,! capta9 & mess5g] ( ! k+ speaks b a ^w 9 ob$i5ce to 8 wick$ ma/]'s comm&1 & ! fifty are b ) him1 & speak n3 b _! ma/]'s judgm5t comes on !m all4 ,consid] h[ _m te/imonies ! wise k+1 9 8 ,prov]bs1 gives aga9/ x4 ,*ap4 i4 f v]4 #aj1 to #ai4 8,my son1 if s9n]s entice !e1 cons5t ?\ n4 ,if !y say1 ,come ) u1 let u lay wait = blood1 let u lurk privily = ! innoc5t )\t cause4 ,let u swall[ !m up alive z ! grave1 & :ole z ^? t g d[n into ! pit4 ,we %all f9d all preci\s sub/ance1 we %all fill our h\ses ) spoil4 ,ca/ 9 ?y lot among u1 let u all h "o purse4 ,my son1 walk n ?\ 9 ! way ) !m2 refra9 ?y foot f _! pa?4 ,= _! feet run to evil1 & make ha/e to %$ blood10 c4 ,"h are ! practices & designs ( wick$ m5 express$ 9 _! own nature4 ,b c]ta9ly !y w\ld col\r !m ov] ) fair pret5ces4 ,_! purpose is to undo m51 especially godly m5 t class$ & purg$ !m4 ,yea1 x is ! pr(ession ( _m1 & !y sc>ce lie privily1 or h s mu* wisdom z to conceal _! designs till _! fit opportunity1 b be=e ! p[] be confirm$ 9 _! h&1 !y brea! out cruelty aga9/ all ! innoc5t 9 ! l&1 & promise !mselves great ga9 by x1 & are already divid+ _! e/ates among !m1 say+ we 8%all f9d all preci\s sub/ance10 v]4 #ac4 ,b1 my son1 if ?\ fe> ,god1 ?\gh !y entice !e ) speci\s argum5ts ( nature1 & necessity1 & c\ntry privileges1 yet cons5t n4 ,v5ture n ?y /ock 9 "o vessel ) !m4 ,ca/ n 9 ?y lot among !m4 8,walk n 9 ! way ) !m3 refra9 ?y foot f _! pa?30 = !y are n come to ! height ( iniquity1 !y are runn+ on to x4 ,& if ?\ jo91 ?\ wilt ca/ ?yself 9 a mis]able sn>e2 = ei!r ?\ mu/ g on ) !m to _! design$ & pr(ess$ evils1 or be expos$ to _! cruelty4 ,*ap4 ii4 f v]4 #aj4 to ! end4 8,:5 wisdom ent]e? into ?9e he>t1 & k is pleasant to ?y s\l2 discretion %all pres]ve !e1 und]/&+ %all keep !e to deliv] !e f ! way ( ! evil man1 f ! man t speake? fr[>d ?+s1 :o leave ! pa?s ( uprightness1 to walk 9 ! ways ( d>kness10 c4 ,if ?\ take ! ^w ( ,god = a lamp to ?y feet1 & x ent] into ?y s\l1 & be receiv$ 9 love & affection1 x w c]ta9ly keep !e f ! evil m5's way1 :o h already left ! righte\s pa?s to walk 9 ! ways ( d>kness1 :o rejoice 9 no?+ s mu* z 9 ! sorr[s & mis]ies ( ! godly1 & delight 9 "o ano!r's wick$ness4 ,& x w keep !e *a/e to ?y husb& ,*ri/ ,jesus1 & pres]ve !e f committ+ =nications ) ,egypt z ,aholah & ,aholibah1 & jo9+ s ne>ly ) ! deg5]at$ se$ ( ,abraham1 :o are b z /rang]s4 ,= come ne> _! h\se & pa?s1 & !y w lead !e to de/ruction ) !m or make !e a m mis]able life4 ,b ^! t g to !m return n aga9 quickly4 ,!y are l fall5 />s4 ,%all !y ev] be set 9 ! firmam5t aga98 ,x is safe/ to walk ) good & righte\s m51 = ,god's bless+ & promise is on !m4 ,8 curse & ?reat5+ is on ! wick$4 ,!re=e ?\ may fe> wra? on t acc\nt1 if ?\ jo9 ) !m4 ,*ap4 iv4 v]4 #ad-bj 8,ent] n into ! pa? ( ! wick$1 & g n 9 ! way ( evil m54 ,avoid x1 pass n by x1 turn f x1 & pass away4 ,= !y sleep n except !y h done mis*ief1 & _! sleep is tak5 away except !y cause "s to fall4 ,= !y eat ! bread ( wick$ness1 & dr9k ! w9e ( viol5ce4 ,b ! pa? ( ! j is z ! %9+ light1 t %9e? m & m unto ! p]fect day4 ,! way ( ! wick$ is z d>kness1 & !y "k n at :at !y /umble40 ,x 0 said1 *ap4 iii4 #bc1 t ! man :o keeps wisdom & ! fe> ( ,god 9 8 he>t1 %\ld walk 9 ! way & n /umble4 ,t safety ha? ease 9 x "h4 ,_! /eps are n /rait5$1 z :5 a man walks 9 /eep & haz>d\s places1 :o _c *oose b x w be4 ,if a man ent] into ! pa? ( wick$ m51 he mu/ ei!r g along 9 _! way ) !m1 & !n x is broad inde$1 or1 if he ?9k to keep a good consci5ce 9 x1 he w be p9*$ & /rait5$4 ,!re=e x is mo/ free = ! m9d & consci5ce to avoid & pass by t way 8= !y sleep n10 c4 ,!y w nev] be satisfi$ till !y h done a mis*ief1 !y w live ^u ! ru9s ( ! poor c\ntry4 ,& h[ wilt ?\ jo9 9 t8 ,or h[ c ?\ es*ew x1 if ?\ walk ) !m8 ,if x 7 no m1 x is a suspect$ by pa?1 t ?\ nev] travell$ into4 ,o pass by x1 or1 if ?\ be ent]$1 turn out ( x4 ,if ?\ wilt ent] ^u ! appreh5sion ( "s light & duty 9 x1 "k t x is b ev5+1 ! sun is sett+1 & ?\ wilt be b5ight$ ere x be long1 & ?\ %alt /umble !n1 & n "k :]eupon1 ev5 on t1 ?\ see/ n n[ & ?9ke/ to es*ew & pass by4 ,!n f v]4 #bc1 to ! end1 8,keep ?y he>t ) all dilig5ce1 = out ( x are ! issues ( life1 c40 ,except ?\ keep ?y he>t & :ole man1 ?\ _c escape fall+ into "s temptation4 ,o keep ?y he>t dilig5tly on ! k & lore ( ! tru?4 ,take he$ to ?y words4 ,look n a squ9t b directly to t :i* is good4 ,give n a squ9t look to any unlawful c\rse1 = ! necessity or utility1 x may be t seems to att5d x4 ,b look /raight on1 & pond] well ! way ?\ walke/ 91 t ?\ run to no extremity ei!r to "o p>te or o!r1 t ?\ walk 9 ! middle way betwe5 pr(anity & error4 ,?\ helde/ ^! ways hi!rto = extremes4 ,pond]1 ,i besee* !e1 !n1 be=e ?\ walke/ 9 any ( !m4 ,see :e!r !y be really come to !e1 or ?\ to !m4 ,m>k :o is *ang$4 ,*ap4 v4 #h to ! #ae4 8,remove ?y way f> f h]1 & come n ne> ! door ( h] h\se1 le/ ?\ give ?9e hon\r unto o!rs1 & ?y ye>s unto ! cruel4 ,le/ /rang]s be fill$ ) ?y weal?1 & ?y lab\rs be 9 ! h\se ( a /rang]4 ,& ?\ m\rn at la/ :5 ?y fle% & ?y body are consum$1 & say1 ,h[ h ,i hat$ in/ruction1 & my he>t despis$ repro(1 & h n obey$ ! voice ( my tea*]s1 nor incl9$ m9e e> to !m t in/ruct$ me6 c40 ,if ?\ w\ld be safe f sn>es1 remove f ! way & h\se ( ! /range woman4 ,?\ mu/ fall 9 ,aholah & ,aholibah's :or$oms 7,ezek4 xxiii47 except ?\ come n ne> !m4 ,if ?\ keep n f t assembly & congregation1 ?\ %all be 8almo/ 9 all evil40 ,if ?\ jo9 ) !m1 ?\ _c b p>take ( _! s9s & plagues2 & s ?\ %alt say aft]1 :5 ?\ _c well m5d x1 8,i 0 ne> gone1 my /eps almo/ gone10 & all ! assembly ( 8 p %all witness to x4 ,*ap4 vi4 #af1 #ag1 #ah1 #bd1 #be4 8,^! six ?+s do? ! ,"l hate1 yea sev5 are an abom9ation unto him4 ,a pr\d look1 a ly+ tongue1 & h&s t %$ innoc5t blood1 an he>t t devise? wick$ imag9ations1 feet t be swift 9 runn+ to mis*ief4 ,to keep !e f ! /range woman1 f ! flatt]y ( ! tongue ( a /range woman4 ,lu/ n aft] h] beauty 9 ?9e he>t1 nei!r let h] take !e ) h] eye lids40 ,?is describes bo? our enemies1 ! malignant p>ty & ! sect>ian4 ,pride1 viol5ce1 cruelty1 ly+1 is ! v "* ( ! "o4 ,flatt]y1 beauty ( pret5d$ religion1 false witness+ & *>g+ ( ! ,"l's p1 & seek+ to s[ discord among ^! t 7 "o 9 he>t & "w1 is ! "* ( ! o!r4 ,n[1 keep !e f bo? ^! abom9ations1 & d n ?9k x is 9 ?y p[] n to be infect$ ) ! contagion ( _! fell[%ip4 8,c a man take fire 9 8 bosom & 8 clo!s n be burnt8 ,c "o g on hot coals & n burn 8 feet80 ,s :oev] associates & goes 9 fri5dly to ei!r ( !m 8%all n be innoc5t10 v]4 #bg1 #bh1 #bi4 ,*ap4 vii4 #ad1 c4 8,i h peace (f]+s ) me1 ?is day h ,i paid my v[s40 ,!y pret5d religion on bo? sides4 ,& our *ur* says1 ! malignants h satisfi$ !m1 & rep5t$1 ev5 l ! peace (f]+s & v[s ( ! :ore4 ,%e began ) h] devotion1 t %e might ) m lib]ty s9 m1 & h t pret5ce to cov] x1 & by means ( h] (f]+s1 %e got a fea/ ( ! fle%1 ev5 z !y by pr(ession ( rep5tance are admitt$ to tru/1 & by (f]+ = ! l s91 a new s9 is cov]$1 & v[s und]tak5 nev] to be kept4 ,!re=e take he$ ( ^! sn>es4 8,= %e ha? ca/ d[n _m /rong10 v]4 #bf4 ,_m a tall c$> ha? fall5 by t fell[%ip4 ,x is ! way to hell1 v]4 #bg4 ,see *ap4 viii4 #ac4 ,*ap4 x4 %[s u ! v diff]5t e/ate ( ! godly & wick$1 bo? 9 reg>d ( light & k conc]n+ duty1 & ( bless+s promis$4 ,v]4 #f1 #i1 #aa1 #bj1 #bc4 8,bless+s are ^u ! head ( ! j1 b viol5ce cov]e? ! m\? ( ! wick$4 ,he t walke? uprightly1 walke? surely1 b he t p]v]te? 8 ways1 %all be kn[n4 ,! m\? ( a righte\s man is a well ( life1 b viol5ce cov]e? ! m\? ( ! wick$4 ,! tongue ( ! j is z *oice silv]1 ! he>t ( ! wick$ is little wor?4 ,x is z a sport to a fool to d mis*ief b a man ( und]/&+ ha? wisdom10 c4 ,v]4 #bd1 #be1 #bh1 #ca1 #cb1 :i* %[ u1 t if ! ,"l's m9d be reveal$ to any conc]n+ ! pres5t c\rses1 x mu/ be to 8 poor p t wait on him1 & n to all ! wick$ & ungodly 9 ! l&1 :o almo/ only are satisfi$ & cle> 9 ! c\rse1 :o yet be=e 7 nev] satisfi$4 ,& beside1 ?\gh ! ,"l be *a/is+ 8 p1 yet "o may jo9 ) !m )\t fe> ( wra? & indignation on t acc\nt1 & ) hope ( p>tak+ ( _! bless+s1 :5 he _c & d>e n jo9 ) a wick$ p>ty pursu$ ) wra? & indignation 9 ! same disp5sation1 :i* may be m cle> f *ap4 xi4 #c1 #e1 #h4 8,! integrity ( ! upright %all guide !m1 b ! p]v]s5ess ( transgressors %all de/roy !m4 ,! righte\sness ( ! p]fect %all direct 8 way1 b ! wick$ %all fall by 8 own wick$ness4 ,! righte\s is deliv]$ out ( tr\ble1 & ! wick$ come? 9 8 /ead40 ,& v]ses #aj1 #aa1 %[ ! diff]5t condition ( p "u wick$ rul]s & godly4 ,all ! wick$ n[ rejoice4 ,none %\ts b !y4 ,!y ?9k _! day is come4 ,! godly g5]ally hang _! head & are disc\nt5anc$1 ev5 z ,psal4 xii4 ,! #ba & #ca v]ses %[1 t :5 godly m5 are *a/is$ & puni%$ 9 ! e>? = _! s9s1 8mu* m ! wick$10 especially :5 ! godly 7 *a/is$ = p>tak+ ) !m1 accord+ to #a ,pet4 iv #ag1 #ah1 ,isa4 x #ab1 & xlix4 #bf4 ,*ap4 xii4 #ac4 8,!y are sn>$ by ! transgression ( _! lips40 ,_! ord9>y common spee*es !y drop out )1 decl>e !m1 & make _! cause1 m hateful ?an o!r pret5ces1 x is cov]$ )1 w\ld p]mit4 ,yea1 !y speak l ! pi]c+s ( a sword1 aga9/ ! godly1 v]4 #ah4 ,if our /ate & *ur* _h a lip ( tru?1 !y w\ld speak always ! same ?+4 ,!y w\ld n c>ry 9 _! talk & writ+s1 z n[ e common und]/&+ p]ceives4 ,we may f9d _! writ+s made up ( contradictions4 ,= 8a ly+ tongue is b = a mom5t10 v]4 #ai4 ,x is b = a mom5t inde$ be=e ! judicatory2 & !n out ( doors x contradicts itself1 z 9 ! mock rep5tances4 ,b sorr[ & angui% w come to ^!1 :o be=e !y w\ld speak ( t]ms ( peace ) "o enemy1 w\ld associate 9 w> ) ano!r4 8,b to ! c\nsellors ( peace is joy10 v]4 #bj4 ,! pres5t c\rse contradicts ?is4 ,v]4 #bf4 8,! righte\s is m excell5t ?an 8 neighb\r3 b ! way ( ! wick$ s$uce? !m40 ,!y ?9k ^! malignants bett] ?an ! we/ c\ntry =ces4 ,!y w\ld condesc5d to any t]ms to get _! help1 ?\gh x 7 to rev]se ! ,act ( ,classes17#cie7 to give !m indemnity1 yea1 n s mu* z to condemn _! way3 b !y w n s mu* z cle> ! /ate ( ! qu>rel1 or *oose a bett] g5]al7#cif7 = all _! help4 ,_! way seems good 9 _! own eyes1 v]4 #ae4 ,b x 7 wisdom to he>k5 to ! c\nsel ( ! godly4 ,*ap4 xiii4 #aj4 8,only by pride come? cont5tion1 b ) ! well-advis$ is wisdom40 ,!re is no?+ keepe? up our cont5tion & w>s b pride3 no p>ty w condesc5d to ano!r4 ,we w n say we h done wrong 9 br++ 9 ! k+4 ,!y w n say !y h done wrong 9 invad+4 ,b x 7 wisdom to fall l[] & quit ^? int]e/s4 ,v]4 #af4 8,e prud5t man deale? ) k3 b a fool laye? op5 8 folly40 ,a wise man w\ld c\nt be=e ! w>1 if he c accompli% x3 & if he _c1 !n he w\ld s5d mess5g]s ( peace1 & c$e 9 all ?+s he may )\t s94 ,if x be b m hon\r & weal? to our k+17#cig7 %\ld we de/roy ! k+dom to pur*ase t8 ,our ra% & abrupt proce$+s %[ our folly4 ,v]4 #bj4 8,he t walke? ) wise m5 %all be wise3 b a companion ( fools %all be de/roy$40 ,a man w be1 mu/ be1 assimilat$ to 8 company1 & !n p>take ( _! judgm5t or bless+s4 ,*ap4 xiv4 ,he t is accu/om$ to speak tru? 9 private1 w 9 8 common spee* be a fai?ful witness 9 public3 b a man accu/om$ to ly+1 dissembl+1 swe>+ 9 private1 w n /ick to =swe> himself1 to make pr(essions & v[s contr>y to 8 m9d 9 public1 v]4 #e4 7& also *ap4 xii4 #ag4 & vi4 #ai47 ,su* m5 seek wisdom & make a %[ ( religion1 b f9d x n2 :]eas x is easy to godly m5 to f9d x1 to f9d rep5tance & salvation1 v]4 #f4 ,g away f fooli% m51 & break (f society ) ungodly m54 ,be n privy to _! c\nsels4 ,use !m n z special fri5ds1 :5 ?\ p]ceive/ t all means are us$ 9 va9 to reclaim !m f _! damnable way & pr9ciples1 v]4 #g4 ,! k a godly man ha? s]ves to direct 8 way1 & is giv5 ( ,god = x4 ,b all ! wit & skill ( su* wick$ m5 is deceit4 ,!y !mselves are beguil$ by x 9 op9ion1 & practice1 & hope4 ,& !y also beguile o!rs1 v]4 #h4 ,s9 makes fools agree3 b among ! righte\s1 t :i* is good makes agreem5t 79 ! old translation7#cih771 v]4 #i4 ,x is only evil w unite all ! wick$ 9 ! l& z "o man4 ,= x is a sport to !m to d mis*ief1 *ap4 x4 #bc4 ,albeit our way seem "r 9 our eyes1 yet because x is a backslid+ way1 & dep>t+ f unque/ionably "r rules1 ! end w be dea?1 & we w be fill$ ) our own devices4 ,o6 x %all be bitt] 9 ! belly ( all godly m5 :5 !y h eat5 x1 v]4 #ab1 #ad4 & *ap4 i4 #ca4 8,! simple believe? e ^w20 give? cr$it to e va9 ^w t is spok54 ,b a prud5t man looke? well to m5's go+s1 pond]s & exam9es :e!r _! pr(essions & practices agree1 :at weight is 9 _! words1 by ! inspection ( _! de$s1 & ( _! ord9>y speak+1 & does n acc\nt a co9$ ^w be=e a judicatory suffici5t to te/ify rep5tance4 ,& z he gives n pres5t cr$it to _! pr(essions1 :o h s (t5 prov5 trea*]\s1 s he himself sc>es at e appe>ance ( evil1 & keeps himself f x2 :]eas fooli% s\ls rage & are confid5t1 ?9k any ?+ lawful if !y c h any pret5ce = x1 or use ( x1 v]4 #ae1 #af4 ,!n1 :at a great diff]5ce is betwe5 wick$ m5 & godly m51 bo? 9 _! lot1 :5 ,god is correct+ bo?1 & 9 _! disposition6 ,wisdom t re/s 9 ! "o's he>t1 is manife/$2 wick$ness 9 ! o!r's he>t appe>s also4 ,9 ! mid/ ( su* m5 !re is no o!r ?+1 v]4 #cb1 #cc4 ,*ap4 xv4 #h1 78,! sacrifice ( ! wick$ is an abom9ation to ! ,"l2 b ! pray] ( ! upright is 8 delight107 expresses h[ provok+ a ?+ ! outw>d pr(essions & sacrifices ( wick$ m51 cont9u+ 9 _! wick$ness2 :at an abom9ation t commonly call$ public rep5tance1 or ecclesia/ical hol9ess is1 :5 m5 are visibly unholy & ungodly 9 _! conv]sation4 ,& !re=e he plead$ always ) t p1 t 8 s\l abhorr$ _! ext]nal c]emonies1 because ( ! uncleanness ( _! h&s4 ,he plead$ t he nev] comm&$ !m1 ?\gh inde$ he did comm& !m4 ,yet ^? 7 ab]rations & dep>t+s f ! express rule & comm&1--to accept or be pleas$ ) ^! sacrifices & c]emonies1--:5 !re 0 no evid5ce ( real rep5tance4 ,to ?is purpose are *ap4 xxi4 #d1 #bg2 ,isa4 i4 #aa2 & lxvi4 #c2 ,j]4 vi4 #bj2 & vii4 #bb2 ,amos v4 #bb1--;all :i* %[ t x is b a mock+ ( ! ,"l1 & p]v]t+ ( 8 law1 & pr(an+ ( 8 ord9ances1 to accept ! pr(ession ( rep5tance 9 ^? :o walk contr>y !reto1 & to c\nt !m ecclesia/ically holy en\gh1 :o say1 !y rep5t1 ?\gh a ?\s& actions witness ! contr>y4 ,( su* ! ,"l says1 8,:at ha/ ?\ to d to take my cov5ant 9 ?y m\?1 see+ ?\ hate/ to be re=m$80 ,psal4 l4 #af1 #ag4 ,!y h no "r to x4 ,!y %\ld n be admitt$ to x = x is a tak+ ! ,"l's "n 9 va94 ,! l#f? v]se tells u1 t x _h be5 bett] to possess our own l& 9 quietness ?an to v5ture :at we h = ! unc]ta9 conque/ ( ,engl&1 & re/itution ( ! k+ p>allel ) ,eccl4 iv4 #h4 ,*ap4 xvi4 #g4 8,:5 a man's ways please ! ,"l he make? ev5 8 enemies to be at peace ) him40 ,c our ,/ates7#cii7 way !n please ! ,"l1 see+ !y _c f9d ! way ( peace1--!y w n walk 9 x1 & see+ !y make ! godly 9 ! l& to fall out ) !m1 & none to be at peace b ! wick$1 :o may !reby get opportunity to cru% ! godly8 ,v]4 #ag 8,! highway ( ! upright is to dep>t f evil40 ,?is is ! highway only1 to dep>t f evil1 n c>nal policies1 nor advantages4 ,he ?9ks ! /epp+ aside to any ( ^! is n ! highway4 ,c !n m5 *ange _! way1 & g cross to x & keep ! "r way 9 bo?8 ,no1 ! godly h ?is high way & keep x4 ,*ap4 xvii4 #aa4 8,an evil man seeke? only rebellion1 !re=e a cruel mess5g] %all be s5t aga9/ him40 ,evil m5 seek only rebellion1 & delight 9 no o!r ?+4 ,b ! ,k+ ( k+s %all s5d a cruel mess5g]1 he arms m5 ) wra? & p[] aga9/ !m4 ,v]4 #ac1 speake? sadly to ! ,engli%1 & to our ,/ate1 t rew>d$ ! we/ c\ntry evil = good4 ,v]4 #ad1 #ai1 tell u h[ we %\ld advise be=e we beg9 a w>1 & leave no mean ( compos+ diff]5ce & /ate unessay$4 ,we did m 9 x ?an ! ,engli%1 b n all we might h done4 ,v]4 #ae1 ) *ap4 xviii4 #e1 is a dreadful s5t5ce aga9/ ! public judicatories1 t all _! resolutions1 pap]s1 & practices1 ju/ify ! wick$ & ungodly z hone/ fai?ful m51 & condemn all approv5 fai?ful m51 t _c g along 9 su* c\rses1 or 7 e>ne/ to h !m rep5t1 z bo? malignants & sect>ies4 ,d !y n pron\nce all malignants fri5ds1 & absolve !m f ! s5t5ces & classes !y /& "u8 ,& d !y n put ! godly 9 _! place8 ,!y relax ! puni%m5t ( ! "o1 & impute transgression to ! o!r1 & s br+ !m "u a law4 ,see ,exod4 xxiii4 #g1 ,prov4 xxiv4 #bd 1 ,isa4 v4 #bc1 & ! #bi? v]se ( ?is *apt]4 ,x is n good to puni% godly m51 :o h giv5 con/ant pro( ( _! integrity1 = ab/a9+ f su* a c\rse1 at lea/ hav+ s mu* appe>ance ( evil1 t _m di/9ctions w nev] make ! multitude to believe t we are walk+ accord+ to =m] pr9ciples1 because _! s5se obs]ves ! q contr>y practices1 c4 ,*ap4 xviii4 #b1 78,a fool ha? no delight 9 und]/&+1 b t 8 he>t may discov] itself07 %[s t if ! pres5t cause & c\rse 7 ( ,god1 & t5d$ s mu* to 8 glory1 fools or wick$ m5 w\ld h no su* delight 9 x4 ,= !y delight 9 no?+ b :at is agreeable to _! hum\r1 to discov] !mselves1 c4 ,v]4 #c gives ! true reason1 :y our public judicatories & armies are s base & contemptible1 :y contempt & %ame is p\r$ on !m1 because1 8:5 ! wick$ comes1 !n also comes contempt1 & ) ! vile man reproa*40 ,v]4 #ac 8,he t answ]e? a cause be=e he he>s x1 x is folly & %ame unto him40 ,_m pass p]emptory s5t5ce ^u ! hone/ p>ty 9 ! we/ be=e !y he> all p>ties1 & be ?or\ghly in=m$1 & ?is is a folly & %ame to !m4 ,!y he> ! /ate & *ur*1 & :at !y c say = _! way1 & inde$ !y seem j1 because !y are fir/ 9 ) _! cause1 & !y w n he> ano!r4 ,b he t comes aft] w make inquiry1 & discov] ^? fallacies4 ,v]4 #bd 8,!re is a fri5d t /icke? clos] ?an a bro!r40 ,a godly neighb\r1 n s ne> 9 natural bonds to u1 t is a sur] fri5d ?an _m bre?r5 9 ! fle%4 ,^! bonds ( c\ntry & k9dr$1 %\ld all c$e to ,god's int]e/4 ,see *ap4 xvii4 #ag4 ,*ap4 xix4 #bb4 8,a man's desire is 8 k9dness & a poor man is bett] ?an a li>40 ,! godly t _c concur 9 ! public cause1 be+ disabl$1 ?r\gh an inv9cible imp$im5t ( s9 ly+ 9 ! way & means made use (1 are bett] fri5ds1 & h m real good w to ! e/abli%m5t & peace ( ! l&1 ?an any ungodly man1 let him be nev] s =w>d 9 ! pres5t c\rse4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,pleasure & its att5dants are n comely = a wick$ man1 7i4e4 a fooli% man7 mu* less = a s]vant1 7i4e4 m5 en?rall$ 9 _! lu/s17 to rule ov] pr9ces 7i4e4 godly m51 highly privileg$ by ,god74 ,all ?+s t are good d ill become !m1 b wor/ ( all to h p[] & sup]iority ov] good m51 v]4 #be1 jo9$ ) *ap4 xxi4 #aa4 ,r+lead]s ( wick$ness1 refractory & incorrigible p]sons1 %\ld h be5 made examples to o!rs1 & ?is w\ld h prev5t$ mu* mis*ief4 ,! scripture gives gr\nd = putt+ diff]5ce betwe5 ! scorn] & simple1 s$uc]s & s$uc$4 ,*ap4 xx4 #f1 xxi4 #b1 & xvi4 #b4 8,mo/ m5 w proclaim e "o 8 own goodness1 b a fai?ful man :o c f9d80 ,x is no great wond] t malignants say !y rep5t1 & ! /ate & *ur* say !y keep ! same pr9ciples4 ,= :o w say any evil ( himself8 ,v]4 #h4 ,magi/rates %\ld scatt] away evil m5 ) _! c\nt5ance1 by d5y+ x to !m1 & look+ d[n on !m4 ,h[1 !n1 d our rul]s ga!r !m8 ,v]4 #c1 %[s t w> & /rife %\ld n be kept up b 9 extreme necessity4 ,fools 8w be m$dl+40 ,v]4 #aa1 %[s t ! be/ way ( judg+ ( m5 is by _! do+s & fruits1 n /ra9$ words & confessions4 ,b ^? :o1 ^u a b>e pr(ession1 pron\nce a not\r7#djj7 malignant a fri5d1 hav+ no pro( ( 8 integrity1 & w n h any judg$ su*1 b su* z judicially are deb>r$1 yet contr>y to all ! te/imony ( works & fruits1 judge & condemn hone/ m5 z traitors1 ?\gh n judicially convict$4 ,c]ta9ly div]s measures are an abom9ation to ! ,"l1 z 9 v]4 #aj4 ,!n 9 v]4 #be sacrilege is describ$1 & cov]$ p]jury1 :i* is a sn>e to ! s\l t commits x4 ,he 8dev\re? t :i* is holy10 i4e4 applie? to a common use ^! ?+s ,god ha? set ap>t1 & comm&$ to be kept holy1 z our pr(an+ ( rep5tance & absolution1 by ca/+ su* pe>ls to sw9e1 & = our own advantage1 mak+ a cloak ( !m to br+ 9 wick$ m51 contr>y to ! v nature & in/itution ( ! ord9ance1 also our pro/itut+ ( our cov5ant & cause1 mo/ holy ?+s to ma9ta9 unholy or common int]e/s1--our committ+ 8 holy ?+s to !m t w dev\r !m4 8,& aft] v[s to make inquiry10 to dispute n[1 t we did n b9d ourselves 9 ! case ( necessity1 n to employ wick$ m51 :]eas ! gr\nd is p]petual & holds 9 all cases1 %[s ei!r tem]ity1 9 swe>+1--or impiety1 9 inquir+ aft]w>d & *ang+4 ,see ,deut4 xxiii4 #ba4 ,!n v]4 #bf4 8,a wise k+ scatt]e? ! wick$1 & br+e? ! :eel ov] !m40 ,o t our magi/rates 7 s wise6 ,is ! act ( levy a scatt]+ ( ! wick$8 ,is ! act ( indemnity a br++ ! :eel ov] !m8 ,psal4 ci4 #h4 8,i w e>ly de/roy10 c4 ,9 ,*ap4 xxi4 #aj4 8,! s\l ( ! wick$ desire? evil1 8 neighb\r f9de? no fav\r 9 8 eyes40 ,! wick$'s pr9ciples c c>ry n[h]e b to evil1 & to d evil to good m54 ,v]4 #h4 ,8 way & life is full ( horrible & tragical *ances4 ,b a good man's "w is easy & pleasant1 directs to a good & peaceable end1 ,isa4 xxvi4 #g4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,a righte\s man %\ld h 8 wit ab\t him1 to consid] ungodly h\ses & families1 & p]sons t ,god ha? visible controv]sies )1 t he may n communicate ) !m 9 _! judgm5ts4 ,v]4 #af4 ,x is a sad w&]+ out ( ! way1 :5 a man leaves ! congregation ( ! liv+ to abide among ! dead1--dead 9 s9s & appo9t$ to dea?4 ,x is a great judgm5t z well z s94 ,v]4 #bg1 ) ! #d1 & places be=e cit$1 %[ h[ abom9able ! ext]nal pr(essions & pret5ces ( wick$ m5 are1 :5 contradict$ by _! practice1 especially if !y d x b out ( a wick$ m9d1 :5 !y int5d to effect "s mis*ief1 "u ! col\r ( rep5tance & be+ reconcil$ to ! *ur*1 z ,absalom's v[ at ,hebron1 z ,balaam & ,balak & ! ,ph>isees1 :o "u pret5ce ( long pray]s dev\r$ wid[s' h\ses1 z ,jezebel's fa/1 & z ! p1 7,isa4 lviii4 #d47 :o fa/$ = /rife & debate1 & to /rike ) ! fi/ ( wick$ness4 ,all m5 "k t ! *ur* is ! ladd] to /ep up ^u to g to pref]m5t1 & rep5tance ! door to ent] to places ( tru/4 ,*ap4 xxii4 #c4 8,a prud5t man =esee? ! evil & hide? himself1 b ! simple pass on & are puni%$40 ,he is a wise man t kn[s ! judgm5t ( ! ,"l1 z ! /ork & swall[ ! "t ( _! com+1 t 9 ! consid]ation ( s9s & ?reat5+s1 & comp>+ ?+s spiritual ) spiritual1 appreh5de? judgm5t com+ on su* a c\rse & su* a p>ty1 & hides himself1 goes aside1 retires to a cov]t1 by avoid+ ^! evils1 & ! lea/ fell[%ip ) !m t br+ x on1 & es*ew+ su* a society z ha? ! cl\d hang+ directly above _! head4 ,b simple idiots & bl9d worldl+s g on headlong1 & dread no?+1 & are puni%$1 v]4 #e4 ,mo/ griev\s plagues & puni%m5ts & all mann] ( unhapp9ess encumb]e? _! wick$ life4 ,!re=e he t w\ld keep himself pure & clean 7#a ,john v4 #ah471 & save 8 own s\l1 %all be f> f !m1 %all keep himself f> f su* p4 ,he prays ) ,job1 8,let _! c\nsel be f> f me40 ,job xxi4 #af1 #ag4 ,because _! good is n 9 _! h&1 _! c&le is (t put out1 c4 ,& he resolves ) ,jacob1 ,my s\l %all n ent] into _! secret1 to h su* intimacy ) !m z jo9 c\nsels ) !m1 ,g54 xlix4 #f4 ,& v]4 #aj1 #aa1 ,ca/ out ( ?y company1 family1 jurisdiction1 ! scorn] t contemns ! godly m51 & mocks in/ruction = su* m5 are infecti\s1 & able to corrupt all !y conv]se )4 ,b ca/ him out1 & cont5tion %all g out ) him4 ,x is su* only t m>s ! union ( ! godly1 t /irs up /rife1 & fom5ts divisions4 ,?\ %alt h m peace1 & be m free f s9 & %ame4 ,b s\nd he>t$ upright m51 :o deal fai?fully1 n to please b to pr(it1--y %\ld *oose ^! to intru/ & rely ^u1 ^? %\ld be fri5ds ( k+s4 ,v]4 #ad4 ,z a h>lot's allurem5ts are l pits to cat* m51 s ! allurem5ts ( wick$ ungodly m51 _! p[]1 policy1 c41 & _! fair spee*es & flatt]ies1 are a deep dit* to cat* m5 9 to ?is spiritual :or$om & =nication spok5 (4 ,ezek4 xxiii4 ,& he :om ,god is provok$ )1 by =m] wick$ness1 falls into x1 ,eccl4 vii4 #bf1 ,v]4 #bd1 #be4 8,make n fri5d%ip ) an angry man & ) a furi\s man ?\ %alt n g10 c4 ,& is n association 9 arms ) su*1 z fri5ds aga9/ an enemy1 a mak+ fri5d%ip ) !m we are sworn to hold z enemies8 ,if we may n conv]se ) a furi\s passionate man1 h[ !n ) m5 ( blood1 enrag$1 ^: invet]ate malice ha? n[ occasion to v5t aga9/ all ! godly8 ,= ?\ wilt le>n 8 ways1 z we h always se5 x by exp]i5ce1 & ?\ wilt get a sn>e to ?y s\l4 ,if ?\ g n 9 8 ways y _c agree1 y w fall out & qu>rel1 & t is a sn>e to !e4 ,v]4 #bh4 8,remove n ! anci5t l&-m>k :i* ?y fa!rs h set40 ,if x be s dreadful & accurs$ to remove our neighb\r's m>ks & b\nds1 ,o6 h[ mu* m to *ange & alt] ,god's l&-m>k1 8 privileges1 oa?s & cov5ants1 c4 ,& *ap4 xxiii4 #aj1 #aa1 ,deut4 xix4 #ad & xxvii4 #ag4 ,*ap4 xxiii4 #a1 #g4 8,:5 ?\ sitte/ to eat ) a rul]1 consid] dilig5tly :at is be=e !e4 ,= z he ?9ke? 9 8 he>t s is he10 c4 ,consid] dilig5tly :at m5 are1 n :at !y pret5d & seem to be4 ,= z !y ?9k1 s are !y1 n z !y pret5d ) _! tongue & c\nt5ance1 b z !y ?9k 9 _! he>t1 :i* is bett] evid5c$ by _! common & habitual speak+ & walk+1 ?an any delib]ate & resolv$ pr(ession contriv$ ( purpose4 ,b if ?\ consid] n ?is1 ! morsel ?\ ha/ eat5 ?\ %alt vomit up4 ,?\ %alt de>ly pay = ?y cr$ulity1 & lose all ?y sweet words4 ,v]4 #bc4 8,buy ! tru? & sell x n10 c4 ,d n we sell ! tru?1 & cause1 & all1 into ! h&s ( ! enemies ( all8 :]eas we ought to ransom ! k+dom's lib]ty & religi\s int]e/1 ) ! loss ( all extr9sic int]e/ t does b conc]n ! accession ( "o's hon\r4 ,yet we sell1 endang]1 & v5ture all = t4 ,*ap4 xxiv4 #a4 8,be n ?\ envi\s aga9/ evil m51 nei!r desire ?\ to be ) !m40 ,godly m5's he>ts are (t5 tickl$ to be acqua9t$ )1 9 league & fri5d%ip ) wick$ m51 :5 !y h p[]1 t !y may n be hurt by !m4 ,b see+ !re is no society betwe5 light & d>kness1 let n ! godly desire to be ) !m1 7z 9 *ap4 xxiii4 #ag17 b r to be 9 ,god's fe> always4 ,t is good company4 ,! reason is 7v]se #b17 _! he>t /udies ! de/ruction ( ! godly1 7:y !n w\ld ?\ walk ) ?9e enemy87 & y %all he> no?+ b mis*ief on _! lips4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,x is n accord+ to m5's words b works !y %\ld be judg$4 ,& :y d n we foll[ t rule 9 our judg+8 ,d we mock ,god z "o mocks ano!r8 ,job xxxiv4 #aa1 ,psal4 lxii4 #ab1 ,j]4 xxxii4 #ai1 ,rom4 ii4 #f1 ,v]4 #ba1 c4 ,m5 giv5 to *ange1 false deceitful m51 m$dle n ) su*1 if ?\ ei!r fe> ,god or respect man4 ,= su* w be sure to no int]e/ b _! own4 ,!n calamity %all come sudd5ly4 ,!re=e h no?+ to d ) !m4 ,= 8:o kn[e? ! ru9 ( !m bo?10 ( !m & all o!r wick$ m51 or ( bo? !m & ! k+1 if wick$8 ,also to ! wise & godly ?is belongs1 8,x is n good to h respect ( p]sons 9 judgm5t10 :e!r he be k+ or nobleman4 ,a righte\s /ate respects n ! p]son ( ! pr9ce & mighty1 sai? ,job4 ,b he t says to ! righte\s1 y are wick$ sect>ies1 & also malignants1 because ye w n approve all _! resolutions1 & to ! wick$1 8?\ art righte\s10 to ! malignants1 y are ! hone/ m51 ! bless$ ( ! ,"l1--:o did ev] to ?is day fall "u ,m]oz' curse1 %\ld ! p approve him8 ,no c]ta9ly1 8,him %all ! p curse1 & ! nations %all abhor him10 or !m4 ,b a bless+ on !m t w\ld reprove our s9s & se>* !m out1 v]4 #be4 ,! malignant p>ty are ev5 speak+ s z ! class]s & purg]s did to u1 ev5 s w we d to !m4 ,b ,god w r5d] to !m accord+ to _! "w1 v]4 #bi4 ,*ap4 xxv4 #b4 8,x is ! hon\r ( k+s to se>* out a matt]40 ,x is a k+ & judge's glory to se>* out a matt]1 to try dissembl]s be=e !y tru/ !m4 ,god's glory is to p>don4 ,man's glory is to adm9i/] ju/ice imp>tially4 ,v]4 #d1 #e1 %[ :at ne$ !re is ( purg+ places ( tru/1 especially ab\t ! k+4 ,dross _c be melt$4 ,take :at pa9s y w1 x w n conv]t into a vessel & become useful4 ,?is mix$ 91 ob/ructs all equity1 ju/ice1 & piety1 :]e x is4 ,! rul] %\ld be ! ref9] to purge away ?is dross1 & ! army1 or judicatory1 or k+dom1 is a vessel4 ,y %all nev] get a f9$ vessel = use & s]vice till y purge away ! dross1 ,psal4 ci4 #d4 ,!n1 7v]4 #h7 we %\ld foll[ peace ) all m5 z mu* z is possible1 nev] to beg9 /rife or draw ! sluice ( cont5tion4 ,b if we be wrong$1 we %\ld n = all t g out ha/ily to /rife1 till1 #a4 ,! ju/ice & equity ( ! cause appe>1 #b4 ,t ! matt] :]eab\t we cont5d be ( great mom5t1 a gr\nd to f\nd a w> ^u1 #c4 ,t we fir/ use all means ( peace & agreem5t possible1 #d4 ,t we ov]mat* n ourselves ) ^? :o are too /rong = u1 7see *ap4 xvii4 #ad7 8le/0 ?\ be br\ght to t extremity t 8?\ "k n :at to d40 ,?us ,*ri/ advise?1 ,luke xiv4 #ca4 ,i am p]suad$ ?is w\ld plead mu* 9 reason to yield security to ,engl&1 s be x our wrong 7 repair$1 & no m done4 ,v]4 #ai %[s :at ! employm5t ( unfai?ful m51 :o mean no?+ less ?an !y pret5d1 is4 ,!y fail :5 mo/ is expect$1 & hurt beside1 z ,job's fri5ds1 *ap4 vi4 #ae4 ,& v]4 #bf4 ,a righte\s & upright man1 cons5t+ ) a wick$ man 9 s91 or1 ?r\gh fe> ( him1 n d>+ to d 8 duty1 turn+ to him & 8 way1 or dally+ & flatt]+ him 9 8 iniquity1 is l 8a tr\bl$ f\nta910 is n good & pr(itable = edification nor correction1 hav+ tr\bl$ ! purity ( 8 s\l ?r\gh ! mud ( c>nal respects & int]e/s4 ,corruption )9 is ! mire1 ! wick$'s s$ucem5ts are l ! bea/'s trampl+ x ) 8 foot4 ,& he is l a corrupt1 infect$1 & poison$ f\nta91 m ready to infect & draw o!rs by 8 example4 ,v]4 #bg4 ,a man %\ld n seek hon\r & pref]m5t t is base & %ameful4 ,none ( ! trees long$ = sov]eignty b ! bramble4 ,*ap4 xxvi4 #a4 8,z sn[ 9 summ] & z ra9 9 h>ve/1 s hon\r is n seemly = a fool40 ,x is z unseemly1 prodigi\s1 & de/ructive a ?+1 to give hon\rs1 promotions1 & tru/ to a wick$ man1 z sn[ & mu* ra9 9 h>ve/1 a reproa* & puni%m5t m becomes him ?an hon\r1 ! rew>d ( goodness 7z v]4 #c71 a :ip1 rod1 & bridle are m = him1 to re/ra9 him f wrong & provoke him to goodness4 ,v]4 #f4 ,he t commits an err& or bus9ess to a wick$ man & intru/s him ) x1 is z unwise 9 s do+1 z if he did cut (f ! mess5g]'s feet he s5t4 ,he deprives himself ( ! means to compass x4 ,he s5ds a lame man to run an err&4 ,he is puni%$ by himself z if he _h cut (f 8 own feet1 & procure? sorr[ & discont5t to himself1 z if he 7 compell$ to dr9k no?+ b :at is contr>y to 8 /oma*4 ,v]4 #g4 ,all good spee*es halt & limp 9 evil m5's m\?s1 = !re is no con/ancy 9 _! m\?s4 ,)9 !y are v rott5ness4 8,out ( ! same m\? come bless+ & curs+10 ,james iii4 #aj4 ,_! v words agree n1 ! public & extraord9>y crosses ! private & ord9>y4 ,& _! actions h less h>mony ) _! words4 ,pr(ess+ !y "k ,god1 9 works !y d5y him c4 ,v]4 #h4 ,to give a madman a weapon1 :at else is x b to murd]8 ,to br+ %ot to an ord9ance :i* may d mu* mis*ief to himself & o!rs1 is to be accessory to t mis*ief4 ,s to give 8hon\r to a fool40 ,he ha? giv5 p[] to !m & put !m 9 a capacity to d evil1 & set !m on "w aga9 to p]fect _! designs aga9/ good m54 ,v]4 #i4 ,z a drunk5 man1 ) a ?orn 9 8 h&1 c make no use ( x1 b to hurt himself & o!rs1 s wick$ m5's good spee*es & fair pr(essions commonly t5d to "s mis*ief4 ,^! b cov] _! evil designs & yet ! cov]+ is %ort] ?an t x c hide !m4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,wick$ rul]s 7look ! m>g97#dja77 grieve & mole/ ! subjects3 & ! means to effect ?is is1 to employ ! fool & transgressor1 to give (fices & c\nt5ance to evil m51 :i* may be in/rum5ts ( _! lu/1 s ,abimele*1 ,judges ix4 #d1 s ,jezebel1 #a ,k+s xxi4 #aj1 s 9 ,neh4 vi4 #ab4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,! dog1 feel+ 8 /oma* sur*>g$1 goes to ! grass1--z our malignants to pr(ess rep5tance1--& ca/s up t :i* tr\bles him1 by a feign$ confession4 ,b because !re is no *ange 9 8 nature1 he is inw>dly /irr$ by 8 old pr9ciples to lick up t vomit1 to commit & practise :at he pr(ess$ rep5tance =1 yea1 & to pr(ess ! same he pret5d$ sorr[ =4 ,:5 p[] is confirm$ 9 _! h& !y w return to _! folly4 ,v]4 #ag4 ,:at else is our int]pos+ ourselves 9 ! k+'s qu>rel conc]n+ ,engl&1 ?\gh we h int]e/ 9 x to endeav\r x 9 a peaceable way1 if he 7 fit = x1 yet 9 comp>ison ( our k+dom & religion's safety1 :i* may be ru9$ by w>1 x is no su* matt] z belonge? to u4 ,& s x falls out1 we are l a man tak+ a dog by ! e>s to hold him1 we h rais$ up _m enemies1 & provok$ !m to bite u4 ,we _c hold !m long f de/roy+ him1 & we provoke !m m by hold+ !m1 9 esp\s+ 8 qu>rel1 z ,jeho%aphat jo9+ ) ,ahab4 ,we _h done well to int]pose ourselves betwe5 ! k+ & !m to make peace1 b to side ) "o p>ty 0 n well done4 ,v]ses #ah1 #ai4 ,furi\s & bloody m5 take all opportunities to hurt o!rs1 especially good m51 & s deceive ^? employ$4 ,b !y d x "u a pret5ce4 ,z a scorn] reproa*e? "u a pret5ce ( sport1 s !y1 "u o!r pret5ces1 ( wrongs done1 ( ! c\ntry's def5ce1 c4 ,v]ses #bj1 #bd1 %[ ! way to prev5t tr\ble & keep peace4 ,z a cont5ti\s turbul5t p]son w\ld inflame a :ole c\ntry & put !m by ! e>s1 s a p]son1 ?\gh n cont5ti\s 9 8 own nature1 yet hav+ _m cont5ti\s int]e/s foll[+ him1 :i* he w n quit1 or commit to ,god's provid5ce1 z our k+ 04 ,o x is ! de/ruction ( a nation to h su* a p]son among !m4 ,he ha? brok5 ! peace ( two k+doms4 ,v]ses #bc1 #bd1 #be1 #bf4 ,burn+ lips1 hot & great words ( love & fri5d%ip1 & a wick$ he>t rev5g+ its enmity1 & m9d+ no?+ less ?an :at is spok51 is l a pot%]d1 a drossy piece cov]$ ov] ) ! faird+7#djb7 ( hypocrisy1 or1 l a sepul*re g>ni%$ & pa9t$1 he dissembles & speaks vanity1 & flatt]s4 ,psal4 xii4 #c4 ,b he lays up 8 wick$ purposes close )9 him till a "t ( v5t+ !m4 ,!re=e :5 he speaks s fair & c\rte\sly1 be n confid5t ( him1 tru/ him n too f> till ?\ h pro( ( 8 reality4 ,put n ?yself & ?y de>e/ int]e/s into 8 m]cy4 ,?is is wisdom1 & n want ( *>ity1 ,j]4 xii4 #f2 ,micah vii4 #e4 ,ca91 ,joab1 & ,judas1 are pro(s ( ?is4 ,x may be cov]$ a "t1 b n long4 ,naturam expellas furca licet1 usque recurret47#djc7 ,all ! _w %all be witness ( x1 ,psal4 cxxv4 ,s !n1 7v] #ba47 ! calumniator & false accus]1 :o op5ly pr(esses 8 hatr$ & malice1 & ! flatt]] t seems to be mov$ ) love1 bo? ( !m produce "o effect1 viz41 ru9 & calamity4 ,*ap4 xxvii4 #c1 #d4 8,a /one is heavy1 & ! s& weighty1 b a fool's wra? is heavi] ?an !m bo?10 c4 ,we see :at we may expect ( ! enrag$1 exasp]at$ malignant p>ty4 ,_! wra? aga9/ all ! godly1 = _! fai?ful seclud+ & purg+ !m out ( places ( tru/1 is weighty & insupportable l ! s& ( ! sea4 ,x w cru% !m "u x if ,god support n4 ,x is l a swell+ riv]1 or a high spr+ tide1 x goes ov] all banks1 s9ce ! /ate & *ur* h drawn ! sluice & let x out4 ,b :5 x is jo9$ ) envy & malice1 aga9/ godl9ess & piety itself1 :o c /& be=e t8 ,no means c qu5* t heat4 ,v]4 #f3 ,fai?ful m5's repro(s1 remon/rances1 & w>n+s1 appli$ 9 love & compassion1 are bett] ?an an enemy's kisses & flatt]ies1 ?an 8 oils & o9tm5ts are4 ,!re=e we w\ld pray aga9/ ! "o1 & = ! o!r1 t ,god w\ld smite u ) ! m\? ( ! righte\s1 b keep u f ! da9ties ( ! wick$ ,joabs1 ,judases1 & ,ahi?ophels4 ,v]se #h speaks sadly aga9/ m9i/]s t )draw f _! *>ges s unnecess>ily1 z a bird t w&]e? too long f h] ne/3 ! "y />ve = cold or fam9e1 or are made a prey4 ,s ^! :o1 hav+ no necess>y call to be else:]e1 especially n be+ memb]s ( ! ,commission1 yet /ay n ) _! flocks1 are guilty ( _! s\l's ru94 ,v]4 #aj3 ,o h[ do? ?is speak aga9/ ! pres5t c\rse ( judicatories6 ,!y h =sak5 _! old fai?ful fri5ds1 :5 !y prov$ ev] con/ant1 & h gone 9 to _! wick$ c\ntrym5's h\se 9 ! day ( _! calamity4 ,b a neighb\r 9 affection & piety1 is ne>] ?an a bro!r 9 fle% & ne> 9 habitation4 ,*ap4 xxviii4 #a3 8,! wick$ flee? :5 no man pursue?2 b ! righte\s is bold z a lion40 ,wick$ m5 are n[ *os5 = /\tness & c\rage1 b !y h no sure f\ndation = x4 ,x is b l ! rage & tem]ity ( a madman or drunk>d4 ,b godly m51 once satisfi$ 9 gr\nds ( consci5ce ab\t _! duty1 w\ld h be5 bold z lions4 ,a good consci5ce w\ld h made !m bold1 ,psal4 cxii4 #g1 #h1 ,lev4 xxvi4 #cf4 ,n[1 v]4 #b1 behold ! puni%m5t ( our s9s1 our gov]nors are *ang$1 !re is almo/ a total alt]ation1 & we are faces ab\t1 :i* _c b br+ ru9 to ! l&1 especially :5 m5 ( und]/&+ & piety are %ut out4 ,v]4 #d1 ) *ap4 xxix4 #bg3 ,x is a great po9t & argum5t ( decl9+ & =sak+ ! law ( ,god1 :5 m5 praise ! wick$1 *ange _! names ?\gh !y !mselves be n *ang$1 & leave (f cont5d+ )1 or decl>+ aga9/ !m1 & d r plead = !m4 ,b godly m51 t keep ! law1 cont5d )1 disc\nt5ance1 & oppose !m1 z ,david1 8,i hate !m t hate !e10 & e>ne/ly cont5d ) !m4 ,?us !y are kept f p>tak+ ) o!r m5's s9s4 ,v]4 #e3 ,x is n v likely t all ! ungodly %\ld n[ und]/& ! duty ( ! times & disc]n ! "r way1 & t s _m t fe> ,god und]/& x n1 see+ ! ,"l's secret is reveal$ to !m1 ,psal4 xxv4 #ad4 ,v]ses #f1 #g3 ,a poor man1 & weak means1 if !y be ( upright m51 are bett] & /rong] ?an _m ri* & /rong p]v]t]s4 ,a companion ( evil m5 & a keep] ( ! law agree n 9 "o p]son2 ! "o is an hon\r1 ! o!r a %ame to all t h int]e/ 9 !m4 ,v]4 #i3 ,_! pray]s & pr(essions are abom9ation1 no acceptation ( ^? t turn away _! e>s f ob$i5ce to ! law1 :o walk contr>y to x4 ,v]4 #aj3 ,^! cunn+ & crafty m5 t h entic$ "s godly m51 & l$ !m on 9 ! pres5t c\rse1 %all !mselves sm>t = x1 :5 ! godly s$uc$ %all see good ?+s aft] all ?is4 ,v]4 #ab3 ,:5 wick$ m5 h p[] & tru/1 good m5 hide & retire !mselves f su* a congregation or assembly ( ! wick$4 ,see *ap4 x4 #aj1 #aa4 ,%\ld we ?us *oose our own plague1 tyranny1 oppression1 calamity1 & mis]y1 & ca/ away our own glory8 ,!n1 7v]4 #ac7 rep5tance requires "t & +5u\s confession1 & real =sak+4 ,if bo? ^! jo9 n1 x is b a cov]+ & hid+ ( s94 ,if a man confess1 & yet walk & cont9ue 9 !m1 he is b us+ 8 confession z a cov]+ to reta9 8 s9s1 & su* %all n f9d m]cy ( ,god1 or prosp] be=e m54 ,v]4 #ad3 ,x is n s despisable a ?+ to fe> alway1 & to be v jeal\s ( s9 z x is n[ made4 ,x is c\nt$ a reproa* to h any scruples at ! pres5t c\rse4 ,b happy is he t ab/a9e? f all appe>ance ( evil1 b he t embold5e? himself1 & w n "q any ?+ t makes = advantage1 falls into mis*ief4 ,v]4 #ae1 #ag %[ ! lam5table condition ( a p "u wick$ rul]s4 ,!y are bea/s & n m5 t[>ds ! p1 especially t[>ds ! be/1 ,dan4 vii4 #d1 #e1 ,zeph4 iii4 #c4 ,v]4 #ag3 ,h[ do? t agree ) our sp>+ ( bloody m51 ( our solicit+ = _! impunity1 ( our p>don+ !m8 ,are !y n1 by ! appo9tm5t ( ,god's law1 orda9$ = de/ruction1 & ha/e to x8 ,%\ld any !n /ay !m8 ,%\ld !y n !n f> less employ !m8 ,&1 7v]4 #bd7 if x be s he9\s to take our fa!r's goods ^u ?is pret5ce1 because !y are our own1 h[ mu* m sacrilege is x to rob ,god ( 8 int]e/s1 & give ov] 8 money to bankrupts1 & say x is no transgression to rob ! l& ( its def5ce1 & make !m nak$1 z ,ahaz 8 conf$]acy did8 ,c]ta9ly x is murd]4 ,v]4 #bh & *ap4 xxix4 #b & xi4 #ab & xxviii4 #bh are to "o purpose4 ,we h =sak5 our own m]cy & wrong$ our own s\ls2 & de/roy$ ourselves 9 *oos+ our own judgm5t1 & mak+ our own rod to beat u )al4 ,*ap4 xxix4 #a3 ,we be+ s (t5 reprov$ by 8 ^w & provid5ce = ! s9 ( association ) ! wick$1 & be+ s lately puni%$ = x1 & hav+ s lately reprov$ ourselves = x 9 our decl>ations & fa/s1 yet to h>d5 our necks1 :at c we expect b utt] de/ruction1 & t )\t rem$y1 z we s5t5c$ ourselves8 ,ezra ix4 #ac & xiv4 #ac1 ,isa4 xxx4 #ac1 #ad4 ,%all n ?is iniquity be to u a brea* ready to fall1 ev5 ?is iniquity ( go+ d[n to ,egypt = help1 c4 ,!n1 7v]4 #f7 !re is a sn>e to entrap ?y feet 9 ! s9s ( ! wick$2 if ?\ be jo9$ ) !m1 ?\ _c well escape4 ,v]4 #h3 ,wick$ pr(ane contemn]s ( ,god & 8 p br+ ru9 on a city or commonalty1 !y set x on fire & bl[ x up4 ,b godly m5 pacify wra?1 turn away judgm5ts1 & purge all f provocations1 :i* is ! only means to turn x away4 ,v]4 #af %[s1 :5 wick$ m5 ga!r toge!r1 & gr[ 9 /ate & p[]1 !y gr[ worse1 & s9 ) great] boldness1 & transgression !n ov]fl[s ! l&1 tanquam ruptis repagulis47#djd7 ,!re is no ob/acle4 ,see ,psal4 xii4 ,& v]4 #bd %[s1 he t is p>tn] & fell[ receiv] ) a ?ief1 or conceals su* (f5d]s1 endang]s 8 own de/ruction2 & he t /ays )1 & associates ) wick$ m51 mu/ he> curs+ & _c bewray x4 ,he w see _m abom9ations1 t ?\gh he w\ld1 he _c rem$y4 ,v]4 #be3 ,fe> ( man & ( ! l&'s dang]1 ha? br\ght _m into a sn>e1 to run f ! ,"l to an arm ( fle%1 b he t tru/s 9 ! ,"l %all be safe4 ,v]4 #bg3 ,"h is ! deadly enmity betwe5 ! two se$s1 !y _c reconcile well4 ,see v]4 #aj & *ap4 xxi4 #c4 ,x is no wond] ! godly abom9ate su* m5 :o are ,god's enemies & ! l&'s plague4 ,*ap4 xxx4 #aa1 #ad describes ! malignant p>ty1 :o make no?+ ( ! godly magi/rates or _! "m *ur* & l&1 b curse1 malign1 oppose z mu* z !y c\ld1 & are oppressors1 mon/r\s tyrants1 mank9d bea/s1 or bea/ly m54 ,! subject ( _! cruelty is ! godly afflict$ man4 ,!y eat up all & w n leave ! bones1 z ! prophet compla9s1 8,i lie among m5 ^: tee? are z spe>s & arr[s1 & _! tongue a %>p sword40 ,& !n1 v]4 #ab1 #ac1 #bj describe our enemies1 ! invad]s4 ,!y ?9k !mselves godly & righte\s1 yet are n purg$ f _! fil?9ess4 ,!y are giv5 up to /rong delusions to believe lies1 & !re is no lie great] ?an ?is1 t !y are a godly p>ty 9 a godly cause & way4 ,!y wipe _! m\? aft] all _! blood%$1 & say1 ,i h done no evil4 ,!y wa% _! h&s1 z ,pilate1 z if !y 7 free ( ! blood ( ^! j m51 ^: s\ls cry "u ! alt>4 ,v]4 #ba-bc3 ,x is a burd5 to ! _w & a plague to mank9d1 :5 s]vants1 unwor?y m51 & p]sons unfit = high places are set 9 au?ority1 & :5 wick$ m5 h _! desire ( pl5ty & hon\r1 7*ap4 xix4 #aj47 & :5 an odi\s woman1 or m5 ( hateful vici\s dispositions1 come to pref]m5t & are esp\s$ by a /ate1--n\ght !y 7 :ile alone1 b worse n[ :5 !y h crept into ! b$ & bosom ( ! /ate2 h] roots 7 n\ght be=e1 b n[ %e is plant$ 9 rank m\ld1 & w %oot =? h] unsav\ry bran*es & blossoms1--& :5 h&maids1 kept 9 a s]vile e/ate because ( _! disposition & quality1 get _! ma/]s u%]$ out1 & !y become heirs1 at lea/ possessors ( ! inh]itance or tru/4 ,v]4 #cc %[s h[ necess>ily w> & cont5tion foll[ ^u unnecess>y provocations by ^w or de$1 su* z we h giv5 _m to ,engl&1 ?\gh inde$ !y h giv5 moe47#dje7 ,& la/ly1 *ap4 xxxi4 #bj1 #bf1 #ca %[s h[ ^w & "w %\ld g toge!r1 & m5 %\ld be e/eem$ & prais$ accord+ to _! works & fruit ( _! h&s4 ,a ,,treatise ,,( ,,*ri/ian ,,love4 ,john xiii4 #ce4 8,by ,?is ,%all ,all ,m5 ,"k ,t ,ye ,are ,my ,disciples1 ,if ,ye ,h ,love ,"o ,to ,ano!r40 ,fir/ ,pr9t$ ,at ,ed9burgh ,9 #agdc4 ,to ,! ,read]4 ,?is treatise conc]n+ ,*ri/ian ,love1 0 compos$ by ! pi\s & le>n$ ,mr4 ,hugh ,b9n+ :o 0 m9i/] ( ! gospel at ,govan1 ne> to ,glasg[4 ,he 0 mu* celebrat$ & e/eem$ 9 ?is *ur*1 = sev]al practical treatises1 frequ5tly pr9t$ = ! b5efit ( ! public1 b ?is is n inf]ior to any ( !m4 ,?\gh !re h be5 _m excell5t disc\rses 9 late ye>s on ?is div9e subject1 yet1 consid]+ t !re nev] 0 a "t :]e9 a treatise ( ?is k9d 0 m seasonable & necess>y ?an ! pres5t1 :5 ! love ( _m1 ( too1 too _m1 is wax$ cold1 & ?is holy fire is almo/ ext+ui%$1 ?is _c be ?\ght to be sup]flu\s4 ,! au?or 0 a m9i/] ( a mo/ pacific temp]1 & ?is amiable grace & virtue did illu/ri\sly %9e =? 9 him2 & 9 ?is disc\rse1 he brea!s ) a _s ( love 9 ! mo/ affect+ & ga9+ mann]1 s t1 ,i d>e say1 t1 ?\gh x be above n9ety ye>s s9ce he compos$ x1 x does n fall %ort ( any p]=mance ( ?is k9d t has s9ce appe>$ 9 public4 ,?is treatise1 ) a great numb] ( excell5t s]mons1 prea*$ by ?is able m9i/] ( ! gospel1 _m ( :i* h nev] be5 pr9t$1 9 a manuscript 9 folio1 0 f\nd 9 ! late ,rev4 ,mr4 ,rob]t ,wodr[1 m9i/] at ,ea/wood1 8 libr>y1 & all c>e has be5 tak5 to publi% x fai?fully1 )\t any alt]ation ei!r by add+ or dim9i%+ any ?+ f x4 ,?is div9e subject ( ,*ri/ian love he lays a great /ress ^u2 he %[s t !re is a great] mom5t & weight 9 ,*ri/ian *>ity1 ?an 9 ! mo/ "p ( ^? ?+s = :i* "s ,*ri/ians bite & dev\r "o ano!r4 ,x is ! fundam5tal law ( ! gospel1 to :i* all positive precepts & ord9ances %\ld /oop4 ,unity 9 judgem5t is v necess>y = ! well be+ ( ,*ri/ians1 & ,*ri/'s la/ words p]suade ?is1 t unity 9 affection is mo/ ess5tial & fundam5tal4 ,?is is ! badge t he left to 8 disciples2 if we ca/ away ?is ^u e diff]5t appreh5sion ( m9d1 we dis[n our ,ma/]1 & disclaim 8 tok5 & badge4 ,mr4 ,b9n+ treats ( ?is subject 9 a mo/ sublime & pa!tic /ra92 he expla9s ! nature ( ?is grace1 disc\rses ( ! excell5t prop]ties & bless$ effect & fruits ( x1 9 a ravi%+ & captivat+ mann]4 ,!re is su* a v>iety ( beauties 9 ?is treatise1 t !y des]ve to be notic$ 9 ?is preface1 & p>ticul>ly1 8 admirable comm5t>y on ! #ac? *apt] ( ! ,fir/ ,epi/le to ! ,cor9?ians1 :]e9 he out/rips all t w5t be=e him &1 9 f9e1 he en=ces ! ex]cise ( ?is grace ) ! mo/ conv9c+ argum5t & ! mo/ p[]ful motives4 ,& n[1 n to deta9 ! read] f ! p]usal1 x is e>ne/ly wi%$ t ! end ( ! publication may1 by ! bless+ ( ,god1 be obta9$1 :i* is1 t ,*ri/ians 9 our days may be z ! primitive ones1--( "o m9d & ( "o he>t1 & t !y may love "o ano!r ) a pure he>t f]v5tly4 ,*apt] ,i4 ,! beauty & excell5cy ( ?is _w consi/s1 n only 9 ! p]fection & comel9ess ( ea* "p 9 x1 b especially 9 ! wise & wond]ful proportion & union ( ^! sev]al p>ts4 ,x is n ! l9eam5ts & col\rs t make ! image or complete beauty1 b ! proportion & h>mony ( ^!1 ?\gh diff]5t sev]ally4 ,& truly t is ! wond]1 t su* repugnant natures1 su* diff]5t p>ts1 & diss5ti5t qualities1 d conspire toge!r 9 su* an exact p]fect unity & agreem5t1 9 :i* ! wisdom ( ,god do? mo/ appe>1 by mak+ all ?+s 9 numb]1 weight & measure4 ,8 p[] appe>s 9 ! mak+ all ! mat]ials ( no?+1 b 8 wisdom is manife/$ 9 ! ord]+ & dispos+ s dissonant natures into "o well agree+ & comely frame2 s t ?is ord]ly disposition ( all ?+s into "o fabric1 is t h>moni\s melody ( ! creation1 made up z x 7 ( dissonant s\nds1 & t comely beauty ( ! _w1 result+ f su* a proportion & wise comb9ation ( div]s l9es & col\rs4 ,to g no fur!r ?an ! body ( a man1 :at v>i\s elem5ts are comb9$ into a well ord]$ be+1 ! extreme qualities be+ s refract$ & abat$ z !y may jo9 9 fri5d%ip & society1 & make up "o sweet temp]am5t6 ,n[1 x is mo/ reasonable to suppose1 t1 by ! law ( creation1 !re 0 no less ord] & unity to be among m51 ! *iefe/ ( ! works ( ,god4 ,& s x 0 inde$4 ,z ,god _h m\ld$ ! re/ ( ! _w into a beautiful frame1 by ! fir/ /amp ( 8 f+]1 s he did engrave ^u ! he>ts ( m5 su* a pr9ciple1 z might be a p]petual bond & tie to unite ! sons ( m5 toge!r4 ,?is 0 no?+ else b ! law ( love1 ! pr9cipal fundam5tal law ( our creation1 love to ,god1 f\nd$ on t ess5tial dep5d5ce & subord9ation to ,god1 & love to man1 gr\nd$ ^u t communion & int]e/ 9 "o image ( ,god4 ,all ! comm&m5ts ( ! fir/ & second table are b s _m bran*es ( ^! trees1 or /reams ( ^! f\nta9s4 ,!re=e our ,savi\r gives a complete abridgm5t ( ! law ( nature & ! moral law1 8,?\ %alt love ! ,"l ?y ,god ) all ?y he>t1 & ) all ?y s\l1 & ) all ?y m9d1 ?is is ! fir/ & great comm&m5t4 ,! second is l unto x1 ,?\ %alt love ?y neighb\r z ?yself10 ,mat?4 xxii4 #cg1 #ch1 #ci4 ,& !re=e1 z ,paul says1 8,love is ! fulfill+ ( ! law10 ,rom4 xiii4 #aj4 ,! univ]sal debt we owe to ,god is love 9 ! sup]lative degree1 & ! univ]sal debt we owe "o ano!r is love 9 an inf]ior degree1 yet ( no l[] k9d ?an t ( our selves4 8,owe no man any ?+1 b to love "o ano!r0 7,rom4 xiii4 #h71 & t collat]al ) himself1 z ,*ri/ speaks4 ,unto ^! laws all o!r are subord9ate1 & "o ( !m is subord9ate to ! o!r1 b to no?+ else4 ,& s1 z long z ! love ( ,god may g be=e1 ! love ( man %\ld foll[1 & :atev] do? n untie ! bond ( div9e affection1 ought n to loose ! knot ( t love :i* is l9k$ ) x4 ,:5 ! unit+ ( s\ls toge!r divides bo? f ,god1 !n inde$1 & only !n1 mu/ ?is knot be unti$ t ! o!r may be kept fa/4 ,b ?is beautiful & comely frame ( man is m>r$4 ,s9 ha? cut 9 pieces t div9e love t knit man to ,god2 & ! dissolv+ ( ?is ha? loos$ t l9k ( human society1 love to our neighb\r4 ,& n[ all is r5ts1 rags1 & di/ractions1 because self love ha? usurp$ ! ?rone4 ,! unity ( ! _w ( mank9d is dissolv$1 "o is di/ract$ f ano!r1 foll[+ 8 own private incl9ations & inord9ate affection1 :i* is ! poison ( enmity1 & se$ ( all discord4 ,if ! love ( ,god & ( "o ano!r _h kept ! ?rone1 !re _h be5 a coord9ation & co-work+ ( all m5 9 all _! actions1 = ,god's glory & ! common good ( man4 ,b n[ self love hav+ en?ron$ itself1 e man is = himself1 & /rives1 by all means1 to make a concurr5ce ( all ?+s to 8 own int]e/ & designs4 ,! fir/ pr9ciples ( love w\ld h made all m5's actions & c\rses fl[ into "o ocean ( div9e glory & mutual edification1 s t !re c\ld n h be5 any di/urbance or j>r+ among/ !m1 all fl[+ into "o common end4 ,b self-love ha? turn$ all ! *annels backw>d t[>ds itself1 & ?is is its wret*$ aim & endeav\r1 9 :i* x we>ies itself1 & discomposes ! _w1 to w9d & turn 9 e ?+1 & to make1 9 ! end1 a g5]al afflu5ce ( ! /reams into its own bosom4 ,?is is ! se$ ( all division & confusion :i* is among m51 :ile e man makes himself ! c5tre1 x _c *oose b all ! l9es & draughts ( m5's c\rses mu/ ?w>t & cross ea* o!r4 ,n[1 ! ,"l ,jesus hav+ r$eem$ lo/ man1 & repair$ 8 ru9s1 he makes up ?is brea*1 especially re/ores ?is fundam5tal ord9ance ( our creation1 & unites m5 aga9 to ,god & to "o ano!r4 ,!re=e he is our peace1 he ha? remov$ ! se$s ( discord betwe5 ,god & man1 & betwe5 man & man4 ,& ?is is ! subject ( t div9e epi/le :i* ! belov$ apo/le1 full ( t div9e love1 did p51 8,god is love1 & 9 ?is 0 ! love ( ,god manife/$1 t ,god s5t 8 only begott5 ,son into ! _w4 ,& he t love? is born ( ,god1 & kn[e? ,god1 b we love ,god1 because he lov$ u fir/1 & if ,god s lov$ u1 we ought also to love "o ano!r40 #a ,john iv4 ,?is is ! v sub/ance ( ! gospel1 a doctr9e ( ,god's love to man1 & ( man's love due to ,god1 & to !m :o are begott5 ( ,god1 ! "o decl>$1 ! o!r comm&$4 ,s t mu* ( ! gospel is b a new edition or publication ( t old anci5t fundam5tal law ( creation4 ,?is is t p>adox :i* ,john deliv]s1 8,i write no new comm&m5t unto y1 b an old comm&m5t1 :i* y _h f ! beg9n+2 aga91 a new comm&m5t ,i write unto y1 :i* ?+ is true 9 him & y1 because ! d>kness is pa/1 & ! true light n[ %9e?10 #a ,john ii4 #g1 #h4 ,x is no new comm&m5t1 b t primitive comm& ( love to ,god & m51 :i* is ! fulfill+ ( ! law2 & yet new x is1 because !re is a new obligation sup]add$4 ,! bond ( creation 0 great1 b ! tie ( r$emption is great]4 ,god gave a be+ to man1 t is en\gh4 ,b ,god to become a mis]able man = man1 t is inf9itely m4 ,fell[ creatures1 t is suffici5t = a bond ( amity4 ,b to be once fell[ captives1 companions 9 mis]y1 & !n companions 9 m]cy & bless$ness1 t is a new & /rong] bond4 ,mutual love 0 ! badge ( reasonable creatures 9 innoc5cy4 ,b n[ ,jesus ,*ri/ ha? put a new /amp & signification on x2 & made x ! v diff]5tial "* & tok5 ( 8 disciples1 8,by ?is %all all m5 "k t ye are my disciples1 if ye love "o ano!r40 ,& !re=e1 :5 he is mak+ 8 latt] w1 he gives ?is te/am5t>y comm&m5t to 8 *ildr5 & heirs1 8,a new comm&m5t give ,i unto y1 t ye love "o ano!r1 z ,i h lov$ y1 t ye also love "o ano!r40 ,new inde$6 ,= ?\gh x be ! same comm&1 yet !re 0 nev] su* a motive1 inducem5t1 & p]suasive to x z ?is3 8,god s lov$ t he gave me1 & ,i s lov$ t ,i gave myself1 t is an addition m ?an all t 0 be=e10 ,john xiii4 #cd1 #ce4 ,!re is a special /amp ( excell5cy put on ?is affection ( love1 t ,god delights to exhibit himself to u 9 su* a notion4 8,god is love10 & s holds out himself z ! patt]n ( ?is4 8,be ye foll[]s ( ,god z de> *ildr51 & walk 9 love10 ,eph4 v4 #a1 #b4 ,?is is ! great virtue & prop]ty :i* we %\ld imitate our ,fa!r 94 ,z ,god ha? a g5]al love to all ! creatures1 f :5ce ! riv] ( 8 goodness fl[s out ?r\gh ! e>?1 & 9 t1 is l ! sun convey+ 8 light & b5ign influ5ce1 )\t p>tiality or re/ra9t1 to ! :ole _w1 b 8 special fav\r runs 9 a m n>r[ *annel t[>ds ^! :om he ha? *os5 9 ,*ri/2 s 9 ?is a ,*ri/ian %\ld be l 8 ,fa!r1 & !re is no?+ 9 :i* he resembles him m ?an 9 ?is1 to walk 9 love t[>ds all m51 ev5 our enemies4 ,= 9 ?is he gives u a patt]n1 ,matt4 v4 #dd1 #de3 8,b ,i say unto y1 ,love y\r enemies1 bless !m t curse y1 d good to !m t hate y1 & pray = !m :i* despitefully use y1 & p]secute y1 t ye may be ! *ildr5 ( y\r ,fa!r :i* is 9 heav52 = he make? 8 sun to rise on ! evil & on ! good1 & s5de? ra9 on ! j & on ! unju/40 ,to d good to all1 & to be ready to =give all1 is ! glory ( ,god1 & c]ta9ly x is ! glory ( a *ild ( ,god to be m]ciful z 8 ,fa!r is m]ciful1 & good to all1 & k9d to ! un?ankful4 ,& ?is is to be p]fect z he is p]fect4 ,?is p]fection is *>ity & love to all4 ,b ! p>ticul> & special curr5t ( affection w run t[>d ! h\sehold ( fai?1 ^? :o are ( ! same desc5t1 & family1 & love4 ,?is drawn into su* a compass1 is ! badge & liv]y ( 8 disciples4 ,^! two 9 a ,*ri/ian are no?+ b ! reflex ( ! love ( ,god1 & /reams issu+ out f x4 ,a ,*ri/ian walk+ 9 love to all1 bless+ 8 enemies1 pray+ = !m1 n revil+ or curs+ aga91 b bless+ = curs+1 & pray+ = revil+1 =giv+ all1 & ready to give to ! necessities ( all1 & m especially1 unit+ ! =ce ( 8 love & delight1 to be/[ x ^u ^! :o are ! excell5t ones1 & delight ( ,god1 su* a "o is 8 ,fa!r's picture1 s to speak4 ,he is p>tak] ( t div9e nature1 & royal _s ( love4 ,gal4 vi4 #aj3 8,z we h !re=e opportunity1 let u d good unto all m51 especially unto !m :o are ( ! h\sehold ( fai?40 #a ,!ss4 iii4 #ab1 #ac3 8,& ! ,"l make y to increase & ab\nd 9 love "o t[>ds ano!r1 & t[>ds all m51 ev5 z we d t[>ds y1 to ! end he may e/abli% y\r he>ts unblameable 9 hol9ess be=e ,god1 ev5 our ,fa!r1 at ! com+ ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ) all 8 sa9ts40 ,x is =etold by our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 t 9 ! la/ days ! 8love ( _m %all wax cold10 ,matt4 xxiv4 #ab4 ,& truly ?is is ! symptom ( a decay+ & fad+ ,*ri/ian & *ur*4 ,love is ! vital spirits ( a ,*ri/ian1 :i* are ! pr9ciples ( all motion & lively op]ation4 ,:5 !re is a deliquium7#djf7 9 ^!1 ! s\l is 9 a decay2 x is s compreh5sive an evil1 z alone is suffici5t to make an evil "t4 ,& besides1 x is ! argum5t & evid5ce1 z well z ! root & f\nta91 ( ab\nd+ iniquity1 because ?is is ! epidemical disease ( ! pres5t "t1 love cool$1 & passion heat$1 :5ce proce$ all ! fev]i% di/emp]s1 cont5tions1 w>s & divisions1 :i* h br\ght ! *ur* ( ,god ne> to expir+4 ,!re=e be+ m9dful ( t ( ! apo/le1 ,heb4 x4 #bd1 ,i w\ld ?9k x p]t95t to consid] "o ano!r1 & provoke aga9 unto love & to good works4 ,x 0 ! great *>ge t ,*ri/ _h aga9/ ,ephesus1 8,?\ ha/ left ?y fir/ love40 ,i %all !re=e %[ ! excell5cy & necessity ( ?is grace1 t s we may rememb] f :5ce we h fall5 & rep5t1 t we may d ! fir/ works1 le/ he come quickly & remove our c&le/ick1 ,rev4 ii4 #d1 #e4 ,*apt] ,,ii4 ,i4 ,!n1 x might ende> ?is ,*ri/ian virtue unto u1 t ,god propones himself z ! patt]n ( x1 t ,*ri/ holds out himself z ! r>e example ( x = our imitation4 ,x is :at do? mo/ ende> ,god to creatures1 & c]ta9ly x mu/ likewise appreciate !m "o to ano!r4 #a ,john iv4 #g1 #h3 8,belov$1 let u love "o ano!r2 = love is ( ,god1 & e "o t love?1 is born ( ,god1 & kn[e? ,god4 ,he t love? n kn[e? n ,god2 = ,god is love40 ,matt4 v4 #dd1 #de1 8,b ,i say unto y1 ,love y\r enemies1 bless !m t curse y1 d good to !m t hate y1 & pray = !m :i* despitefully use y1 & p]secute y1 t y may be ! *ildr5 ( y\r ,fa!r :i* is 9 heav52 = he make? 8 sun to rise on ! evil & on ! good1 & s5de? ra9 on ! j & on ! unju/40 ,eph4 v4 #a1 #b3 8,be ye !re=e foll[]s ( ,god1 z de> *ildr51 & walk 9 love1 z ,*ri/ also ha? lov$ u1 & ha? giv5 himself = u1 an (f]+ & a sacrifice to ,god1 = a sweet smell+ sav\r40 ,john xiii4 #ce3 8,by ?is %all all m5 "k t ye are my disciples1 if ye love "o ano!r40 ,n[ ! foll[+ ( s r>e an example1 & imitat+ ( s noble & high a patt]n1 do? exalt ! s\l into a royalty & dignity1 t x dwells 9 ,god & ,god 9 x4 #a ,john iv4 #af4 ,?is is ! highe/ po9t ( con=mity ) ,god1 & ! ne>e/ resemblance ( our ,fa!r4 ,to be l him 9 wisdom1 t wret*$ aim1 did ca/ m5 z l[ z hell1 b to aspire unto a lik5ess 9 love1 lifts up ! s\l z high z heav51 ev5 to a mutual inhabitation4 ,,ii4 ,x %\ld add an exce$+ weight unto x1 t we h n only s high a patt]n1 b s excell5t a motive1 8,god s lov$10 & 8h]e9 is love1 n t we lov$ ,god1 b t he lov$ u1 & s5t 8 ,son to be ! propitiation = our s9s10 !re=e1 8,if ,god s lov$ u1 we ought also to love "o ano!r10 #a ,john iv4 #i1 #aj1 #aa4 8,walk 9 love1 z ,*ri/ also ha? lov$ u1 & ha? giv5 himself = u10 ,eph4 v4 #b4 ,"h are ! topics ( ! mo/ vehem5t p]suasion4 ,!re is no inv5tion c af=d s con/ra9+ a motive1 ,god s lov+ u1 s9ful & mis]able u1 t he gave 8 only begott5 ,son1 t we might live ?r\gh him1 & ,*ri/ s lov+ u1 t he gave himself a sacrifice = s94 ,o !n6 :o %\ld live to himself1 :5 ,*ri/ di$ = o!rs8 ,& :o %\ld n love1 :5 8,god sp>$ n 8 own ,son1 b deliv]$ him up = u all80 8,god comm5de? 8 love to u1 9 t :ile we 7 yet s9n]s1 ,*ri/ di$ = u10 ,rom4 viii4 #cb1 & v4 #h & xiv4 #g1 #h4 ,,iii4 ,jo9 to ?is s e>ne/ & press+ a comm&1 ev5 ! latt] w ( him to :om we owe t we are1 & are r$eem$4 ,t is ! burd5 he lays on u4 ,?is is all ! recomp5ce he seeks = 8 unp>allel$ love1 8,?is is my comm&1 t z ,i h lov$ y1 ye love "o ano!r10 ,john xiii4 #cd4 ,y\r goodness _c ext5d to me1 !re=e ,i assign all ! b5efic5ce & b\nty ye owe to me1 ,i give x ov] to ^! :om ,i h lov$1 & h n lov$ my life = !m4 ,n[1 says he1 :atsoev] ye w\ld c\nt y\rself oblig$ to d to me1 if ,i 7 on ! e>? among y1 d x to ^! poor ones :om ,i h left beh9d me1 & ?is is all ! te/imony ( gratitude ,i crave4 ,mat?4 xxv4 #cd to #dj3 8,!n %all ! ,k+ say unto !m on 8 "r h&1 ,come ye bless$ ( my ,fa!r1 inh]it ! k+dom prep>$ = y f ! f\ndation ( ! _w4 ,= ,i 0 an hung]$1 & ye gave me meat2 ,i 0 ?ir/y & ye gave me dr9k2 ,i 0 a /rang]1 & ye took me 92 nak$1 & ye clo!d me2 ,i 0 sick1 & ye visit$ me2 ,i 0 9 prison1 & ye came unto me4 ,!n %all ! righte\s answ] him1 say+1 ,"l1 :5 saw we !e an hung]$1 & f$ !e8 or ?ir/y1 & gave !e dr9k8 ,:5 saw we !e a /rang]1 & took !e 98 or nak$1 & clo!d !e8 ,or :5 saw we !e sick1 or 9 prison1 & came unto !e8 ,& ! ,k+ %all answ]1 & say unto !m1 ,v]ily ,i say unto y1 ,inasmu* z ye h done x unto "o ( ! lea/ ( ^! my bre?r51 ye h done x unto me40 8,^! ye h always ) y1 b me ye h n always40 ,x is /range h[ e>ne/ly1 h[ solicit\sly1 h[ pung5tly he presses ?is exhortation1 ,john xiii4 #cd1 #ce1 8,a new comm&m5t ,i give unto y1 t ye love "o ano!r z ,i h lov$ y1 t ye love "o ano!r4 ,by ?is %all all m5 "k t ye are my disciples1 if ye h love "o to ano!r10 & xv4 #ab & l#g1 8,?is is my comm&m5t1 t ye love "o ano!r z ,i h lov$ y4 ,^! ?+s ,i comm& y1 t ye love "o ano!r10 & 8 apo/les aft] him1 #a ,!ss4 iv4 #i1 8,b z t\*+ bro!rly love1 ye ne$ n t ,i write unto y1 = ye y\rselves are taught ( ,god to love "o ano!r40 ,coloss4 iii4 #ad1 8,& above all ^! ?+s1 put on *>ity1 :i* is ! bond ( p]fectness40 #a ,pet4 iv4 #h1 8,& above all ?+s h f]v5t *>ity among y\rselves1 = *>ity %all cov] ! multitude ( s9s40 ,b above all1 t belov$ disciple1 :o be+ s intimate ) ,jesus ,*ri/1--we may lawfully conceive he 0 mur$ to t affectionate frame by 8 conv]se ) ,*ri/1--has be5 mo/ m9dful ( ,*ri/'s te/am5t>y injunctions4 ,he _c speak ?ree s5t5ces b ?is is "o ( !m4 ,all :i* may conv9ce u ( ?is "o ?+1 t !re is a great] mom5t & weight ( ,*ri/ianity 9 *>ity ?an 9 ! mo/ "p ( ^! ?+s = :i* ,*ri/ians bite & dev\r "o ano!r4 ,x is ! fundam5tal law ( ! gospel1 to :i* all positive precepts & ord9ances %\ld /oop4 ,unity 9 judgm5t is v ne$ful = ! well be+ ( ,*ri/ians4 ,b ,*ri/'s la/ words p]suade ?is1 t unity 9 affection is m ess5tial & fundam5tal4 ,?is is ! badge he left to 8 disciples4 ,if we ca/ away ?is ^u e diff]5t appreh5sion ( m9d1 we dis[n our ,ma/]1 & disclaim 8 tok5 & badge4 ,,iv4 ,! apo/le ,paul puts a high note ( comm5dation ^u *>ity1 :5 he /yles x ! bond ( p]fection4 8,above all ?+s10 says he1 8put on *>ity1 :i* is ! bond ( p]fectness10 ,col4 iii #ad4 ,i am sure x ha? n su* a high place 9 ! m9ds & practice ( ,*ri/ians n[1 z x ha? 9 ! roll ( ! p>ts & memb]s ( ! new man "h set d[n4 ,"h x is above all4 ,) u x is bel[ all1 ev5 bel[ e appreh5sion ( d\btful tru?s4 ,an agreem5t 9 ! conception ( any poor petty controv]sial matt] ( ! times1 is made ! badge ( ,*ri/ianity1 & set 9 an em95t place above all :i* ! apo/le m5tions1 9 ! #ab? v]se1 8b[els ( m]cies1 k9dness1 g5tl5ess1 humbl5ess ( m9d1 meekness1 long suff]+40 ,nay1 *>ity itself is b a wait+ h&maid to ?is mi/ress4 ,b let u consid] ! apo/le's significant "* he puts on x4 ,x is a bond ( p]fection1 z x 71 a bundle ( graces1 & *a9 ( virtues1 ev5 ! v cream & fl[] ( _m graces comb9$4 ,x is ! sweet result ( ! unit$ =ce ( all graces4 ,x is ! v head & he>t ( ! new man1 :i* we are invit$ to put on1 8,above all put on *>ity40 ,all ^! =e-m5tion$ p]fections are b\nd & ti$ toge!r1 by ! girdle ( *>ity & love1 to ! new man4 ,:5 *>ity is born & br\ght =?1 x may be /yl$ ,gad17#djg7 = a troop come?1 *orus virtutum17#djh7 8a troop or company ( virtues0 :i* x leads & comm&s4 ,*>ity ha? a t5d] he>t1 = x ha? 8b[els ( m]cies10--su* a compassionate & melt+ temp] ( _s1 t ! mis]y or calamity1 :e!r bodily or spiritual1 ( o!r m51 makes an impression ^u x4 ,& !re=e x is ! ,*ri/ian sympa?y :i* affects itself ) o!rs' afflictions4 ,if o!rs be mov$1 x moves itself ?r\gh com=t & sympa?y4 ,?is is n only ext5d$ to bodily & outw>d infirmities1 b1 mo/ ( all1 to infirmities ( m9d & he>t1 error1 ignorance1 d>kness1 fall+ & fail+ 9 temptation4 ,we are made prie/s to ,god our ,fa!r1 to h compassion on !m :o are ignorant & out ( ! way1 = t we ourselves are also compass$ ) infirmity1 ,rev4 i4 #f & ,heb4 v4 #b4 ,!n1 love ha? a humble m9d1 8humbl5ess ( m9d10 else x c\ld n /oop & condesc5d to o!rs ( l[ degree1 & !re=e ,*ri/ exhorts above all to l[l9ess4 8,le>n ( me1 = ,i am meek & l[ly 9 he>t40 ,if a man be n l[ly1 to sit d[n bel[ (f5ces & infirmities1 8 love _c rise above !m4 ,self-love is ! greate/ enemy to true ,*ri/ian love1 & pride is ! f\nta9 ( self-love1 because x is impossible t1 9 ?is life1 !re %\ld be an exact correspond5ce betwe5 ! ?\ghts & ways ( ,*ri/ians4 ,!re=e x is n possible to keep ?is bond ( p]fection unbrok51 except !re be a mutual condesc5d5ce4 ,self-love w\ld h all con=m$ to x1 & if t be n1 !re is ! r5t pres5tly4 ,b humbl5ess ( m9d c con=m itself to all ?+s1 & ?is keeps ! bond fa/4 ,!n *>ity1 by ! l9k ( humility1 ha? meekness *a9$ unto x1 & k9dness4 ,love is ( a sweet complexion1 meek & k9d4 ,pride is ! "m ( passion1 humbl5ess ! "m ( meekness4 ,! inw>d affection is compos$ by meekness1 & ! outw>d actions adorn$ by g5tl5ess & k9dness4 ,o t sweet composure ( _s6 ,! he>t ( ! wick$ is z ! tr\bl$ sea1 no re/1 no quiet 9 x1 cont9ual tempe/s rais+ cont9ual waves ( disquiet4 ,an unmeek _s is l a boil+ pot1 x tr\bles itself & annoys o!rs4 ,!n1 at l5g?1 *>ity1 by l[l9ess & meekness1 is ! mo/ durable1 endur+1 long-suff]+ ?+ 9 ! _w1 8) long suff]+1 =be>+ "o ano!r 9 love40 ,^! are ! only pr9ciples ( pati5ce & longanimity4 ,ang] & passion is express$ 9 scripture "u ! "n ( ha/e1 & x is a sudd51 furi\s1 ha/y ?+1 a ra%1 inconsid]ate1 impati5t ?+1 m ha/y ?an spe$y4 ,n[ ! special ex]cises & op]ations ( ^! graces are 9 ! #ac? v]se1 8=be>+ "o ano!r1 & =giv+ "o ano!r10 accord+ to ,*ri/'s example4 ,& inde$ ^! are s high & sublime works1 z *>ity mu/ yoke all ! =e-m5tion$ graces1 unite !m all 9 "o troop1 = ! accompli%+ ( !m4 ,& ! great & sweet fruit ( all ?is is compreh5d$ 9 ! #ae? v]se1 8,! peace ( ,god rule 9 y\r he>ts1 to ! :i* ye are call$ 9 "o body40 ,peace ) ,god is n "h meant1 b ! peace :i* ,god ha? made up betwe5 m54 ,all 7 %att]$ & r5t asund]4 ,! ,"l ha? by 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/ ga!r$ s _m into "o body1 ! *ur*1 & by "o ,_s quick5s all4 ,n[ :]e love is pr$om9ant1 !re is a sweet peace & h>mony betwe5 all ! memb]s ( ?is "o body4 ,& ?is peace & tranquillity ( affections rules & pr$om9ates ov] all ^! lu/s1 :i* are ! m9]ies7#dji7 ( cont5tions1 & /rifes1 & w>s4 ,v4 ,add unto ?is ano!r special m>k ( excell5cy t ?is apo/le puts on *>ity1 or ,*ri/ian love4 8,! end ( ! comm&m5t is *>ity1 out ( a pure he>t1 ( a good consci5ce1 & ( fai? unfeign$10 #a ,tim4 i4 #e4 ,if ?is 7 duly pond]$1 ,i d believe x w\ld fill all he>ts ) a/oni%m5t1 & faces ) confusion1 t !y neglect$ ! weighti] matt]s ( ! law1 & ov] /ret*$ "s o!r p>ticul> duties1 to fill up ! place ( ?is1 :i* is ! end1 ! fulfill+ ( ! law4 ,x appe>s by ?is t *>ity is a cream ( graces4 ,x is ! _s & qu9tess5ce extract$ out ( ^! c>d9al graces1 unfeign$ fai?1 a good consci5ce1 a pure he>t4 ,x is true1 ! imm$iate end ( ! law1 z x is n[ exp\nd$ unto u1 is to drive u to believe 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 z x is express$1 ,rom4 x4 #d4 8,*ri/ is ! end ( ! law = righte\sness to e "o t believe?40 ,b ?is believ+ 9 ,*ri/ is n ! la/ end ( x4 ,fai? unfeign$ 9 a ,m$iator is int5tionally = ?is1 to give ! answ] ( a good consci5ce 9 ! blood ( ,*ri/1 & to purify ! he>t by ! wat] ( ! ,_s1 & s to br+ ab\t at l5g?1 by su* a sweet compass1 ! righte\sness ( ! law to be fulfill$ by love 9 u1 :i* by div9e imputation is fulfill$ to u4 ,n[ consid] ! context1 & x %all yield mu* edification4 ,"s tea*]s 7#a ,tim4 i4 #d47 ex]cis$ !mselves & o!rs 9 endless g5ealogies1 :i*1 ?\gh !y conta9$ "s tru? 9 !m1 yet !y 7 p]plex+1 & br\ght no edification to s\ls4 ,curiosity might g r\nd 9 su* debates1 & bewild] itself z 9 a labyr9?1 b !y did r multiply disputes ?an br+ true edification 9 ! fai? & love ( ,god & m54 ,n[1 says he1 !y d :olly mi/ake ! end ( ! law1 ( ! doctr9e ( ! scripture4 ,! end & great purpose ( x is love1 :i* proce$s f fai? 9 ,*ri/1 purify+ ! he>t4 ,?is is ! sum ( all1 to wor%ip ,god 9 fai? & purity1 & to love "o ano!r4 ,& :atsoev] debates & que/ions d t5d to ! brea* ( ?is bond1 & h no em95t & rem>kable advantage 9 !m1 suppose !y be conceiv$ to be ab\t matt]s ( consci5ce1 yet ! ent]ta9+ & prosecut+ !m to ! prejudice ( ?is1 is a manife/ viol5ce (f]$ to ! law ( ,god1 :i* is ! rule ( consci5ce4 ,x is a p]v]t+ ( scripture & consci5ce to a wrong end4 ,i say !n1 t *>ity & ,*ri/ian love %\ld be ! mod]atrix ( all our actions t[>ds m54 ,f !nce !y %\ld proce$1 & accord+ to ?is rule be =m$4 ,i am p]suad$ if ?is rule 7 foll[$1 ! pres5t diff]5ces 9 judgm5t ( godly m51 ab\t su* matt]s z m9i/] m]e que/ions1 w\ld soon be buri$ 9 ! gulf ( ,*ri/ian affection4 ,,vi4 ,n[ to complete ! acc\nt ( ! em95ce ( ?is grace1 take t rem>kable *apt] ( ,paul's1 #a ,cor4 xiii41 :]e he in/itutes ! comp>ison betwe5 x & o!r graces1 & 9 ! end pron\nces on its behalf1 8! greate/ ( ^! is *>ity40 ,i wond] h[ we d please ourselves1 z t we _h atta9$ already1 :5 we d n s mu* z lab\r to be acqua9t$ ) ?is1 9 :i* ! life ( ,*ri/ianity consi/s1 )\t :i* fai? is dead1 our pr(ession va91 our o!r duties & endeav\rs = ! tru? unacceptable to ,god & m54 8,yet ,i %[ y a m excell5t way10 says he 9 ! end ( ! =m] *apt]4 ,& ?is is ! m excell5t way1 *>ity & love1 m excell5t ?an gifts1 speak+ ) tongues1 prophesy+1 c4 ,& is x n m excell5t ?an ! k & ackn[l$gm5t ( "s pres5t que/ionable matt]s1 ab\t gov]nm5ts1 treaties1 & su* l1 & f> m ?an e punctilio ( !m8 ,b he goes high]4 ,suppose a man c\ld sp5d all 8 sub/ance ^u ! ma9t5ance ( su* an op9ion1 & give 8 life = ! def5ce ( x1 ?\gh 9 itself x be comm5dable1 yet if he want *>ity & love to 8 bre?r51 if he ov]/ret* t po9t ( consci5ce to ! brea* ( ,*ri/ian affection1 & duties fl[+ f x1 x pr(its him no?+4 ,!n c]ta9ly *>ity mu/ rule out ext]nal actions1 & h ! pr$om9ant h& 9 ! use ( all gifts1 9 ! v5t+ ( all op9ions4 ,:atsoev] k & ability a man ha?1 *>ity mu/ employ x1 & use x4 ,)\t ?is1 duties & graces make a noise1 b !y are %all[ & empty )94 ,n[ he %[s ! sweet prop]ties ( x1 & good effects ( x1 h[ univ]sal an influ5ce x ha? on all ?+s1 b especially h[ necess>y x is to keep ! unity ( ! *ur*4 ,*>ity 8is k9d0 & 8suff]e? long10 771 x is longanim\s or magnanim\s & !re is inde$ no great1 truly great1 m9d b is pati5t & long suff]+4 ,x is a great weakness & pusillanimity to be soon angry4 ,su* a _s ha? n ! rule ( itself1 b is 9 bondage to its own lu/1 b 8he t rule? 8 _s is great] ?an he t take? a city40 ,n[1 x is mu* ( ?is affection ( love t ov]rules passion4 ,!re is a greatness & height 9 x1 to love !m t des]ve n well ( u1 to be k9d to ! unfai?ful1 n to be easily provok$1 & n soon disoblig$4 ,a fool's wra? is pres5tly kn[n4 ,x is a folly & weakness ( _s1 :i* love1 mu* love cures & am5ds4 ,x suff]s mu* unk9dness1 & long suff]s x1 & yet c be k9d4 8,*>ity envie? n40 ,envy is ! se$ ( all cont5tion1 & self-love br+s x =?4 ,:5 e man desires to be e/eem$ *ief1 & w\ld h pre-em95ce among o!rs1 _! ways & c\rses mu/ int]f]e "o ) ano!r4 ,x is ?is t makes discord4 ,e man w\ld abate f ano!r's e/imation1 t he may add to 8 own4 ,none lives cont5t ) 8 own lot or /ation1 & x is ! aspir+ beyond t1 :i* puts all ! :eels out ( c\rse4 ,i believe ?is is ! root ( _m cont5tions among ,*ri/ians1--! appreh5sion ( slight+1 ! conceit ( disrespect1 & su* l1 k9dles ! flame ( diff]5ce1 & height5s ! lea/ (f5ce to an unp>donable injury4 ,b *>ity envie? n :]e x may lie quietly l[4 ,?\gh x be "u ! feet ( o!rs1 & b5ea? its own due place1 yet x envie? n1 x c lie cont5t$ly s4 ,suppose x be slight$ & despis$1 yet x takes x n highly1 because x is l[ly 9 m9d4 8,*>ity is n puff$ up1 & vaunte? n itself40 ,if *>ity h gifts & graces beyond o!rs1 x re/ra9s itself1 ) ! bridle ( mode/y & humility1 f vaunt+ or boa/+1 or any ?+ 9 its c>riage t may sav\r ( conceit4 ,pride is a self admir]1 & despises o!rs1 & to please itself x c>es n to displease o!rs4 ,!re is no?+ s incomportable7#daj7 9 human or ,*ri/ian society1 s apt to ali5ate o!rs' affections1 = ! m we take ( our own affection to ourselves1 we %all h ! less f o!rs4 ,o ^! gold5 rules ( ,*ri/ian walk+6 ,rom4 xii4 #aj1 #af1 8,be k9dly affection$ "o to ano!r ) bro!rly love1 9 hon\r pref]r+ "o ano!r4 ,m9d n high ?+s1 b condesc5d to m5 ( l[ e/ate4 ,be n wise 9 y\r own conceits40 ,o b t 7 a comely /rife among ,*ri/ians1 ea* to pref] ano!r 9 unfeign$ love1 & 9 l[l9ess ( m9d1 ea* to e/eem ano!r bett] ?an himself6 ,philip4 ii4 #c4 8,k puffe? up10 says ?is apo/le 7#a ,cor4 viii4 #a7 8b *>ity edifie?40 ,x is b a swell+ & tum\r ( ! m9d1 b love is solid piety & real religion4 ,!n *>ity do? no?+ unseemly1 8behave? n itself unseemly10 #a ,cor4 xiii4 #e4 ,vanity & swell+ ( m9d w c]ta9ly break =? into "s unseemly c>riage1 z va9 e/imation1 & su* l1 b *>ity keeps a sweet decorum 9 all its c>riage1 s z n to provoke & irritate o!rs1 nor yet to expose itself to contempt or mock]y4 ,or ! ^w may be tak5 ?us1 x is n fa/idi\s4 ,x acc\nts n itself disgrac$ & abus$1 to condesc5d to m5 ( l[ e/ate4 ,x c ) its ,ma/] b[ d[n to wa% a disciple's feet1 & n ?9k x unseemly4 ,:atsoev] x submits to 9 do+ or suff]+1 x is n a%am$ ( x1 z t x 7 n suitable & comely4 8,*>ity seeke? n h] own ?+s40 ,self d5ial & true love are insep>able4 ,self love makes a monopoly ( all ?+s to its own int]e/1 & ?is is mo/ opposite to ,*ri/ian affection & communion1 :i* puts all 9 "o bank4 ,if e "o ( ! memb]s %\ld seek its own ?+s1 & n ! good ( ! :ole body1 :at a mis]able di/emp] w\ld x cause 9 ! body8 ,we are call$ into "o body 9 ,*ri/1 & !re=e we %\ld look n on our own ?+s only1 b e man also on ! ?+s ( o!rs1 ,philip4 ii4 #d4 ,!re is a public int]e/ ( sa9ts1 mutual edification 9 fai? & love1 :i* *>ity w pref] to its own private int]e/4 ,addict$ness to our own appreh5sion1 & too mu* self ov]we5+ & self pleas+ is ! gr& enemy ( t place to :i* we are call$ into "o body4 ,s9ce "o ,_s in=ms & enliv5s all ! memb]s1 :at a mon/rosity is x = "o memb] to seek its own ?+s1 & att5d to its own private int]e/ only1 z if x 7 a di/9ct body6 ,*>ity 8is n easily provok$40 ,?is is ! /raight & solid firmness ( x1 t x is n soon mov$ ) ext]nal impressions4 ,x is long suff]+1 x suff]s long & mu*4 ,x w n be %ak5 by viol5t & weighty pressures ( injuries1 :]e !re is mu* provocation giv51 yet x is n provok$4 ,n[ to complete x1 x is n easily provok$ at light (f5ces4 ,x is /range h[ little a sp>k ( injuries puts all 9 a flame because our spirits are z gunp[d]1--s capable ( combu/ion ?r\gh corruption4 ,h[ ridicul\s1 = ! mo/ "p1 are ! causes ( our wra?6 ,= light ?+s we are heavily mov$1 & = ridicul\s ?+s sadly1 ev5 z *ildr5 :o fall out among !mselves = toys & trifles1 or z bea/s t are provok$ ^u ! v %[ ( a col\r1 z r$ or su* l4 ,we w\ld save ourselves mu* lab\r1 if we c\ld judge be=e we suff] ourselves to be provok$4 ,b n[ we foll[ ! fir/ appe>ance ( wrong1 & be+ once mov$ f )\t1 we cont9ue our commotion )91 le/ we %\ld seem to be angry )\t a cause4 ,b *>ity ha? a m solid f\ndation4 ,x dwells 9 ,god1 = ,god is love1 & s is truly great1 truly high1 & looks d[n ) a /eadfa/ c\nt5ance ^u ^! l[] ?+s4 ,! upp] _w is cont9ually calm & s]5e4 ,no cl\ds1 no tempe/s !re1 no w9ds1 no?+ to di/urb ! h>moni\s & uni=m motion1 b x is ?is l[] _w t is tr\bl$ & toss$ ) tempe/s1 & obscur$ ) cl\ds4 ,s a s\l dwell+ 9 ,god by love1 is exalt$ above ! cl\dy region4 ,he is calm1 quiet1 s]5e1 & is n di/urb$ or int]rupt$ 9 8 motion ( love to ,god or m54 ,*>ity 8?9ke? no evil40 ,*>ity is apt to take all ?+s 9 ! be/ s5se4 ,if a ?+ may be subject to div]se acceptations1 x c put ! be/ con/ruction on x4 ,x is s b5ign & good 9 its own nature t x is n incl9able to suspect o!rs4 ,x desires to condemn no man1 b w\ld gladly1 z f> z reason & consci5ce w p]mit1 absolve e man4 ,x is s f> f desire ( rev5ge1 t x is n provok$ or tr\bl$ ) an injury4 ,= t 7 no?+ else b to wrong itself because o!rs h wrong$ x already1 & x is s f> f wrong+ o!rs1 t x w n will+ly s mu* z ?9k evil ( !m4 ,yet if ne$ require1 *>ity c execute ju/ice1 & inflict *a/isem5t1 n out ( desire ( ano!r's mis]y1 b out ( love & compassion to mank9d4 ,*>itas non punit quia peccatum e/1 s$ ne pecc>etur17#daa7 x looks m to prev5tion ( future s91 ?an to rev5ge ( a bypa/ fault1 & c d all )\t any discomposure ( _s1 z a physician cuts a ve9 )\t ang]4 ,quis enim cut m$etur irascitur8 8,:o is angry at 8 own pati5t80 ,*>ity 8rejoice? n 9 iniquity40 ,*>ity is n defil$ 9 itself1 ?\gh x condesc5d to all4 ,?\gh x c love & wi% well to evil m51 yet x rejoice? n 9 iniquity4 ,x is l ! sun's light t %9es on a dunghill1 & is n defil$1 receives no t9cture f x4 ,"s base & wick$ spirits make a sport to d mis*ief !mselves1 & take pleasure 9 o!rs t d x4 ,b *>ity rejoices 9 no iniquity or inju/ice1 ?\gh x 7 done to its own enemy4 ,x _c take pleasure 9 ! unju/ suff]+s ( any :o hate x1 because x ha? no enemy b s9 & iniquity & hates no?+ else ) a p]fect hatr$4 ,!re=e :atev] advantage %\ld r$\nd to itself by o!r m5's iniquities1 x _c rejoice1 t iniquity1 its capital enemy1 %\ld reign & prevail4 ,b x 8rejoice? 9 ! tru?40 ,! advancem5t & progress ( o!rs 9 ! way ( tru? & hol9ess is its pleasure4 ,?\gh t %\ld eclipse its own glory1 yet x looks n on x ) an evil eye4 ,if x c f9d out any good 9 !m t are enemies to x1 x is n griev$ to f9d x & "k x1 b c rejoice at any ?+ :i* may give gr\nd ( good con/ruction ( !m4 ,!re is no?+ m beautiful 9 its eyes ?an to see e "o get _! own due1 ?\gh x alone %\ld come beh9d4 ,*>ity 8be>e? all ?+s40 ,by nature we are undaunt$ heif]s1 _c be> any ?+ pati5tly4 ,b *>ity is accu/om$ to ! yoke1--to ! yoke ( reproa*es & injuries f o!rs1 to a burd5 ( o!r m5's infirmities & fail+s4 ,we w\ld all be borne ^u o!rs' %\ld]s1 b we _c put our own %\ld]s "u o!r m5's burd51 accord+ to t royal law ( ,*ri/1 ,rom4 xv4 #a4 8,we t are /rong ought to be> ! infirmities ( ! weak1 & n to please ourselves0 & ,gal4 vi4 #b4 8,be> ye "o ano!r's burd5s1 & s fulfil ! law ( ,*ri/10 t is ! law ( love1 no "q4 ,*>ity 8believe? all ?+s40 ,our nature is malignant & wick$1 & !re=e mo/ suspici\s & jeal\s1 & apt to take all 9 ! wor/ "p4 ,b *>ity ha? mu* c&\r & humanity 9 x1 & c believe well ( e man1 & believe all ?+s z f> z tru? w p]mit4 ,x kn[s t grace c be beside a man's s9s4 ,x kn[s t itself is subject to su* l infirmities4 ,!re=e x is n a rigid & c5sori\s judg]2 x all[s z mu* latitude to o!rs z x w\ld desire ( o!rs4 ,x is true x is n bl9d & ignorant4 ,x is judici\s1 & ha? eyes t c disc]n betwe5 col\rs4 ,cr$it omnia cr$5da1 sp]at omnia sp]&a4 8,x believes all ?+s t are believable1 & hopes all ?+s t are hopeful40 ,if love h n suffici5t evid5ces1 yet %e believes if !re be "s probabilities to ! contr>y1 z well z = x4 ,! weight ( *>ity incl9es to ! bett] "p1 & s ca/s ! balance ( hope & p]suasion2 yet be+ sometimes deceiv$1 %e ha? reason to be wat*ful & wise1 = 8! simple believe? e ^w40 ,if *>ity _c h gr\nd ( believ+ any good1 yet x hopes /ill4 ,qui non e/ hodie1 cras magis aptus erit17#dab7 says *>ity1 & !re=e x is pati5t & g5tle1 wait+ on all1 if p]adv5ture ,god may 8give !m rep5tance to ! ackn[l$g+ ( ! tru?10 #b ,tim4 ii4 #be4 ,*>ity w\ld acc\nt x bo? a!ism & blasphemy1 to say su* a man _c1 w n f9d m]cy4 ,b to pron\nce ( su* z h be5 (t5 approv5 9 ! consci5ce ( all1 & seal$ into _m he>ts1 t !y w nev] f9d m]cy1 t !y h no grace1 because ( "s fail+s 9 practice & diff]5ces f u1 x 7 n 9 sobriety b madness4 ,x is c]ta9ly love & indulg5ce to ourselves1 t make u aggravate o!r m5's faults to su* a height4 ,self love looks on o!r m5's fail+s ?r\gh a multiply+ or magnify+ glass1 b %e puts h] own faults beh9d h] back4 ,non videt quod 9 mantica qu a t]go e/47#dac7 ,!re=e %e c suff] mu* 9 h]self b no?+ 9 o!rs1 & c]ta9ly mu* self =be>ance & indulg5ce c sp>e little = o!rs4 ,b *>ity is j contr>y4 ,%e is mo/ rigid on h] own behalf1 w n p>don h]self easily1 kn[s no rev5ge b :at is spok5 ( #b ,cor4 vii4 #aa1 self rev5ge1 & ha? no indignation b aga9/ h]self4 ,?us %e c sp>e mu* c&\r & =be>ance = o!rs1 & ha? little or no?+ ( indignation left beh9d to consume on o!rs4 8,*>ity nev] faile?40 ,?is is ! la/ note ( comm5dation4 ,?+s h _! excell5cy f _! use & f _! cont9uance2 bo? are "h4 ,no?+ s useful1 no su* fri5d ( human or ,*ri/ian society z *>ity1 ! advantage ( x rea*e? all ?+s4 ,& !n1 x is mo/ p]man5t & durable4 ,:5 all %all g1 x %all rema94 ,:5 ord9ances1 & k atta9$ by means & ord9ances1 %all evani%1 *>ity %all abide1 & !n receive its consummation4 ,fai? ( ?+s inevid5t & obscure %all be dr[n$ 9 ! vision ( see+ ,god's face cle>ly4 ,hope ( ?+s to come %all be exhau/$ 9 ! possession & fruition ( !m4 ,b love only rema9s 9 its own nature & notion1 only x is p]fect$ by ! addition ( s _m degrees z may suit t bless$ e/ate4 ,!re=e me?9ks x %\ld be ! /udy ( all sa9ts :o believe immortality1 & hope = et]nal life1 to put on t g>m5t ( *>ity1 :i* is ! liv]y ( all ! inhabitants above4 ,we might h heav5 ^u e>? z f> z is possible if we dwelt 9 love1 & love dwelt 9 & possess$ our he>ts4 ,:at an unsuitable ?+ might a believ] ?9k x1 to hate him 9 ?is _w :om he mu/ love et]nally1 & to cont5d & /rive ) ^!1 ev5 = matt]s ( small mom5t1 ) bitt]ness & rigidity1 ) :om he %all h an et]nal1 un9t]rupt$ unity & fell[%ip8 ,%\ld we n be assay+ "h h[ t glori\s g>m5t suits u8 ,& truly !re is no?+ makes a man s heav5-l or ,god l z ?is1 mu* love & *>ity4 ,n[ !re is "o consid]ation might p]suade u ! m unto x1 t "h we "k b d>kly & 9 "p1 & !re=e our k1 at be/1 is b obscure & inevid5t1 (ttimes subject to _m mi/akes & misappreh5sions ( tru?1 accord+ z m$iums repres5t !m4 ,& !re=e !re mu/ be "s latitude ( love all[$ "o to ano!r 9 ?is /ate ( imp]fection1 else x is impossible to keep unity1 & we mu/ conflict (t5 ) our own %ad[s1 & bite & dev\r "o ano!r = "s deceiv+ appe>ances4 ,! imp]fection & obscurity ( k %\ld make all m5 jeal\s ( !mselves1 especially 9 matt]s ( a d\btful nature1 & n s cle>ly det]m9$ by scripture4 ,because our k is weak1 %all our love be s8 ,nay1 r let *>ity gr[ /rong]1 & aspire unto p]fection1 because k is imp]fect4 ,:at is want+ 9 k let u make up 9 affection1 & let ! gap ( diff]5ce 9 judgm5t be swall[$ up ) ! b[els ( m]cies & love1 & humbl5ess ( m9d4 ,& !n we %all h hid our infirmity ( und]/&+ z mu* z may be4 ,?us we may g h& 9 h& toge!r to our ,fa!r's h\se1 :]e1 at l5g?1 we mu/ be toge!r4 ,*apt] ,,iii4 ,i may briefly r$uce ! *ief p]suad+ motive to ?is s ne$ful & s mu* desid]at$ grace into "s ?ree or f\r heads4 ,all ?+s )9 & )\t p]suade to x1 b especially ! "r consid]ation ( ! love ( ,god 9 ,*ri/1 ! wise & ! imp>tial reflection on ourselves1 ! consid]ation ( our bre?r5 :om we are comm&$ to love1 & ! ?or\gh inspection into ! nature & use ( ! grace itself4 ,9 consid]ation ( ! ,fir/1 a s\l might argue itself into a complac5cy ) x & ?us p]suade itself1 8,he t love? n1 kn[e? n ,god1 = ,god is love10 #a ,john iv4 #h4 ,& s9ce he t ha? kn[n & believ$ ! love t ,god ha? to u1 mu/ c]ta9ly dwell 9 love1 s9ce ^! two h su* a /rait indissoluble connexion1 !n1 z ,i w\ld n decl>e to all my a!ism & my ignorance ( ,god1 ,i w /udy to love my bre?r54 ,& t ,i may love !m1 ,i w give myself to ! se>* ( ,god's love1 :i* is ! place1 locus inv5tionis17#dad7 :5ce ,i may f9d out ! /ronge/ & mo/ effectual m$ium to p]suade my m9d1 & to con/ra9 my he>t to ,*ri/ian affection4 ,fir/ !n1 :5 ,i consid] t s glori\s & great a ,maje/y1 s high & holy an ,"o1 self suffici5t & all suffici5t1 :o ne$s n g abroad to seek delight1 because all happ9ess & delight is enclos$ )9 8 own bosom1 c yet love a creature1 yea & be reconcil$ to s s9ful a creature1 :i* he might cru% z easily z speak a ^w1 t he c place 8 delight on s unwor?y & base an object1 ,o6 h[ mu* m %\ld ,i1 a poor wret*$ creature1 love my fell[ creature1 (ttimes bett] ?an myself1 &1 = ! mo/ "p1 n mu* worse8 ,!re is an inf9ite di/ance & disproportion betwixt ,god & man1 yet he came ov] all t to love man4 ,:at difficulty %\ld ,i h !n to place my affection on my equal at wor/1 & (t5 bett]8 ,!re _c be any proportionable di/ance betwixt ! highe/ & l[e/1 betwe5 ! ri*e/ & poore/1 betwe5 ! mo/ wise & ! mo/ ignorant1 betwe5 ! mo/ graci\s & ! mo/ ungodly1 z !re is betwe5 ! inf9ite ,god & a f9ite angel4 ,%\ld !n ! mutual infirmities & fail+s ( ,*ri/ians1 be an insup]able & impassable gulf1 z betwe5 heav5 & hell1 t none c pass ov] by a bridge ( love to ei!r8 8,if ,god s lov$ u10 %\ld n we love "o ano!r8 #a ,john iv4 #aa4 ,& besides1 :5 ,i consid] t ,god ha? n only lov$ me1 b my bre?r5 :o 7 wor?y ( hatr$1 ) an ev]la/+ love1 & pass$ ov] all t 0 9 !m1 & ha? spread 8 skirt ov] _! nak$ness1 & made x a "t ( love1 :i* 0 a "t ( loa?+1 h[ c ,i )hold my affection :]e ,god ha? be/[$ 88 ,are !y n inf9itely m unwor?y ( 8 ?an m9e8 ,s9ce inf9ite wrongs ha? n *ang$ 81 %all poor1 petty1 & light (f5ces h9d] m9e8 ,t my love conc5t] ) ,god's on ! same p]sons1 is x n en\gh8 ,next1 ,t ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! only begott5 ( ! ,fa!r1 full ( grace & tru?1 :o 0 ! ,fa!r's delight f et]nity1 & 9 :om he delight$1 yet1 n )/&+1 c\ld rejoice 9 ! habitable places ( ! e>?1 & s love poor wret*$ m51 yet enemies1 t he gave himself = !m1 t ,god s lov$ t he gave 8 ,son1 & ,*ri/ s lov$ t he gave himself a sacrifice = s91 bo? = me & o!rs1 ,o6 :o %\ld n or w n be con/ra9$1 9 behold+ ?is mirror ( incomp>able & spotless love to love o!rs8 7#a ,john iv4 #i1 #aj1 #aa47 8,9 ?is 0 manife/$ ! love ( ,god t[>ds u1 because t ,god s5t 8 only begott5 ,son into ! _w1 t we might live ?r\gh him4 ,h]e9 is love1 n t we lov$ ,god1 b t he lov$ u1 & s5t 8 ,son to be ! propitiation = our s9s4 ,belov$1 if ,god s lov$ u1 we ought also to love "o ano!r40 ,eph4 v4 #b4 8,& walk 9 love1 z ,*ri/ also ha? lov$ u1 & ha? giv5 himself = u1 an (f]+ & a sacrifice to ,god = a sweet smell+ sav\r10 especially :5 he seems to require no o!r ?+1 & imposes no m griev\s comm& ^u u = recomp5ce ( all 8 lab\r ( love4 ,john xiii4 #cd1 #ce4 8,a new comm&m5t ,i give unto y1 ,t ye love "o ano!r1 z ,i h lov$ y1 t ye also love "o ano!r4 ,by ?is %all all m5 "k t ye are my disciples1 if ye h love "o to ano!r40 ,if all t 0 9 me did n ali5ate 8 love f me1 h[ %\ld any ?+ 9 o!rs e/range our love to !m8 ,if ,god be s k9d to 8 enemies1 & ,*ri/ s lov+ t he gives 8 life = 8 enemies to make !m fri5ds1 :at %\ld we d to our enemies1 :at to our fri5ds8 ,?is "o example may make all creat$ love to blu% & be a%am$4 ,h[ n>r[1 h[ limit$1 h[ selfi% is x6 ,?irdly1 ,if ,god ha? =giv5 me s _m griev\s (f5ces1 if he ha? p>don$ s he9\s & innum]able injuries1 t am\nt to a k9d ( inf9it5ess 9 numb] & quality1 ,o h[ mu* m am ,i b\nd to =give my bre?r5 a few light & trivial (f5ces8 ,col4 iii4 #ac4 8,=be>+ "o ano!r1 & =giv+ "o ano!r1 if any man h a qu>rel aga9/ any1 ev5 z ,*ri/ =gave y1 s also d ye40 ,eph4 iv4 #cb4 8,& be ye k9d "o to ano!r1 t5d] he>t$1 =giv+ "o ano!r1 ev5 z ,god = ,*ri/'s sake ha? =giv5 y40 ,) :at face c ,i pray1 8,"l1 =give me my s9s10 :5 ,i may meet ) su* a retortion1 ?\ can/ n =give ?y bre?r5's s9s1 inf9itely less bo? 9 numb] & degree8 ,mat?4 vi4 #ae4 8,b if ye =give n m5 _! trespasses1 nei!r w y\r heav5ly ,fa!r =give y\r trespasses40 ,:at unp>allel$ +ratitude 7 x1 :at mon/r\s wick$ness1 t aft] he ha? =giv5 all our debt1 because we desir$ him yet we %\ld n h compassion on our fell[ s]vants ev5 z he _h pity on u6 ,o6 :at a dreadful s\nd w t be 9 ! e>s ( _m ,*ri/ians1 8,o ?\ wick$ s]vant1 ,i =gave !e all ?y debt1 because ?\ desir$/ me6 ,%\lde/ n ?\ also h _h compassion on ?y fell[ s]vants1 ev5 z ,i _h pity on !e8 ,& 8 "l 0 wro?1 & deliv]$ him to ! torm5tors1 till he %\ld pay all t 0 due unto him4 ,s likewise %all my heav5ly ,fa!r d also unto y1 if ye f y\r he>ts =give n e "o 8 bro!r _! trespasses10 ,mat?4 xviii4 #cb1 #cc1 #cd1 #ce4 ,:5 we _c disp5se ) "o p5ny1 h[ %\ld he disp5se ) 8 tal5ts8 ,& :5 we _c p>don t51 h[ %\ld he =give t5 ?\s&8 ,:5 he ha? =giv5 my bro!r all 8 iniquity1 may n ,i p>don "o8 ,%all ,i impute t :i* ,god w n impute1 or discov] t :i* ,god ha? cov]$8 ,h[ %\ld ,i expect he %\ld be m]ciful to me1 :5 ,i _c %ew m]cy to my bro!r8 ,psal4 xviii4 #be4 8,) ! m]ciful ?\ wilt %[ ?yself m]ciful40 ,%all ,i1 = "o or few (f5ces1 hate1 bite1 & dev\r him = :om ,*ri/ di$1 & lov$ n 8 life to save him8 ,rom4 xiv4 #ae & #a ,cor4 viii4 #aa4 ,9 ! next place4 ,if a ,*ri/ian d b take an imp>tial view ( himself1 he _c b ?us reason himself to a meek1 compos$1 & affectionate temp] t[>ds o!r bre?r54 ,:at is x 9 ano!r t (f5ds me1 :5 if ,i d se>* )91 ,i w n ei!r f9d ! same1 or worse1 or z evil 9 myself8 ,is !re a mote 9 my bro!rs eye8 ,p]haps !re may be a beam 9 my own2 & :y !n %\ld ,i look to ! mote t is 9 my bro!r's eye8 ,mat?4 vii4 #c4 ,:5 ,i look inw>dly1 ,i f9d a desp]ately wick$ he>t1 :i* lodges all t iniquity ,i beheld 9 o!rs4 ,& if ,i be n s s5sible ( x1 x is because x is also deceitful above all ?+s1 & w\ld flatt] me 9 m9e own eyes1 ,j]4 xvii4 #i4 ,if my bro!r (f5d me 9 "s ?+s1 h[ d ^! evani% out ( sight 9 ! view ( my own guilt9ess be=e ,god1 & ( ! abom9ations ( my own he>t1 kn[n to 8 hol9ess & to my consci5ce8 ,sure ,i _c see s mu* evil 9 my bro!r z ,i f9d 9 myself4 ,i see b 8 outside4 ,b ,i "k my own he>t2 & :5ev] ,i retire )9 ?is1 ,i f9d ! sea ( corruption s great1 t ,i wond] n at ! /reams :i* break =? 9 o!rs4 ,b all my wond] is t ,god ha? set b\nds to x 9 me or 9 any4 ,:5ev] ,i f9d my _s ris+ aga9/ ! infirmities ( o!rs1 & my m9d swell+ ov] !m1 ,i repress myself ) ?is ?\ght1 8,i myself also am a man10 z ,pet] said to ,cornelius :5 he w\ld h wor%ipp$ him4 ,z he re/ra9$ ano!r's idoliz+ ( him1 ,i may cure my own self idoliz+ he>t4 ,is x any ?+ /range t weak m5 fail1 & s9ful m5 fall8 ,is n all fle% grass1 & all ! p]fection & goodl9ess ( x z ! fl[] ( ! field8 ,isa4 xl4 #f4 ,is n e man at 8 be/ e/ate altoge!r vanity8 ,psal4 xxxix4 #e4 ,is n man's brea? 9 8 no/rils8 ,isa4 ii4 #bb4 ,& am n ,i myself a man8 ,!re=e ,i w n be high m9d$ b fe>1 ,rom4 xi4 #bj4 ,i w n be mov$ to indignation1 b provok$ to compassion1 kn[+ t ,i myself am compass$ ) infirmities1 ,heb4 v4 #b4 ,secondly1 ,z a man may p]suade himself to *>ity by ! exam9ation ( 8 own he>t & ways1 s he may en=ce ^u 8 _s a meek & compassionate /amp1 by ! consid]ation ( 8 own frailty1 :at he may fall into4 ,?is is ! ,apo/le's rule1 ,gal4 vi4 #a4 8,bre?r51 if a man be ov]tak5 9 a fault1 ye t are spiritual10 & pret5d to x1 8re/ore su* an "o 9 ! _s ( meekness40 ,d n please y\rselves ) a false notion ( zeal1 ?9k+ to cov] y\r imp]t95t rigidity by x4 ,d z y w\ld d if y\r own arm 7 disjo9t$4 ,set x 91 re/ore x t5d]ly & meekly1 consid]+ y\rselves t ye also may be tempt$4 ,"s are m giv5 to reproa*+ & insult+ ?an m9dful ( re/or+4 ,!re=e _! repro(s are n temp]$ ) oil t !y may n break ! head1 b mix$ ) gall & v9eg> to set on edge ! tee?4 ,b :5ev] ?\ looke/ ^u ! infirmities ( o!rs1 !n consid] ?yself fir/1 be=e y pron\nce s5t5ce on !m1 & ?\ %alt be con/ra9$ to be/[ t *>ity to o!rs :i* ?\ ha/ ne$ ( ?yself4 ,v5iam petimusque damusque vicissim47#dae7 ,if a man h ne$ ( *>ity f 8 bro!r1 let him n be h>d 9 giv+ x4 ,if he "k 8 own weakness & frailty1 sure he may suppose su* a ?+ may likely fall out t he may be tempt$ & succumb 9 x4 ,= !re ne$s no?+ = ! br++ =? ( s9 9 any b occasion & temptation1 z ! br++ ( fire ne> gunp[d]4 ,& truly he :o _h no all[ance ( love to give to an infirm & weak bro!r1 he w be 9 mala fide1 9 an evil capacity1 to seek :at he w\ld n give4 ,n[ ! f\nta9 ( un*>itable & h>% deal+ is import$ 9 ! #c;d v]se1 8,if any man ?9ks himself to be some?+ :5 he is no?+1 he deceives himself40 ,s9ce all mortal m5 are no?+1 vanity1 altoge!r vanity1 & less ?an vanity1 he t w\ld seem some?+1 & seems s to himself1 deludes himself4 ,h5ce is our insult+ fi]c5ess1 h5ce our sup]cili\s rig\r4 ,e man appreh5ds "s excell5cy 9 himself beyond ano!r4 ,take away pride1 & *>ity %all ent]1 & mode/y %all be its companion4 ,b n[ we mock ourselves1 & deceive ourselves1 by build+ ! weight ( our pret5d$ zeal ^u su* a va9 & rott5 f\ndation1 z a gross practical fundam5tal lie ( self conceit ( no?+4 ,n[ ! ,apo/le furni%es u ) an excell5t rem$y aga9/ ?is 9 ! #d? v]se1 8,let a man prove himself & 8 own "w1 & !n he %all h rejoic+ 9 himself alone1 & n 9 ano!r40--a ^w wor?y to be fa/5$ by ! ,ma/] ( assemblies 9 ! he>t ( all ,*ri/ians6 ,& inde$ ?is nail driv5 9 w\ld drive out all conceit4 ,h5ce is our ru91 t we comp>e ourselves among ourselves1 & 9 s do+ we are n wise1 #b ,cor4 x4 #ab4 ,= we "k n our own true value4 ,only we raise ! price accord+ to ! m>ket1 s to speak4 ,we measure ourselves by ano!r man's measure1 & build up our e/imation ^u ! dise/eem ( o!rs1 & h[ mu* o!rs displease1 s mu* we please ourselves4 ,b1 says ! ,apo/le1 let e man prove 8 own "w1 se>* 8 own consci5ce1 comp>e himself to ! p]fect rule2 & !n1 if he f9d all well1 he may inde$ glory ( himself4 ,b t :i* ?\ ha/ by comp>ison ) o!rs is n ?9e own4 ,?\ mu/ come d[n f all su* advantages ( gr\nd1 if ?\ w\ld h ?y j measure4 ,& inde$1 if ?\ prove ?yself & ?y "w aft] ?is mann]1 ?\ wilt be ! fir/ to reprove ?yself1 ?\ %alt h t glory due unto !e1 t is none at all4 ,= e man %all be> 8 own burd51 :5 he appe>s be=e ! judgm5t seat ( ,god4 ,!re is no place = su* imag9ations & comp>isons 9 ! ,"l's judgm5t4 ,?irdly1 ,:5 a ,*ri/ian looks )9 8 own he>t1 he f9ds an incl9ation & desire to h ! love ( o!rs1 ev5 ?\gh 8 consci5ce witness t he des]ves x n4 ,he f9ds an approbation ( t good & righte\s comm& ( ,god1 t o!rs %\ld love him4 ,n[ h5ce he may p]suade himself--,is x s sweet & pleasant to me to be lov$ ( o!rs1 ev5 ?\gh ,i am consci\s t ,i h wrong$ !m8 ,ha? x su* a beauty 9 my eye1 :ile ,i am ! object ( x8 ,:y !n %\ld x be a h>d & griev\s burd5 to me to love o!rs1 ?\gh !y h wrong$ me1 & des]ve x no m ?an ,i did8 ,:y ha? x n ! same amiable aspect1 :5 my bro!r is ! object ( x8 ,c]ta9ly no reason = x1 b because ,i am yet c>nal1 & h n t fundam5tal law ( nature yet di/9ctly writt5 aga9 ^u my he>t1 8,:at ye w\ld t o!rs %\ld d to y1 d x to !m10 ,mat?4 vii4 #ab4 ,if ,i be conv9c$ t !re is any equity & beauty 9 t comm&1 :i* *>ges o!rs to love me1 =give me1 & =be> me1 & re/ore me 9 meekness1 :y %\ld x be a griev\s comm& t ,i %\ld pay t debt ( love & t5d]ness to o!rs8 #a ,john v4 #c4 8,= ?is is ! love ( ,god1 t we keep 8 comm&m5ts1 & 8 comm&m5ts are n griev\s40 ,9 ! ?ird place4 ,consid] to :om ?is affection %\ld be ext5d$4 ,m g5]ally to all m51 z fell[ creatures1 b p>ticul>ly & especially to all :o are begott5 ( ,god1 z fell[ ,*ri/ians4 8,& ?is comm&m5t h we f him1 t he :o love? ,god love 8 bro!r also4 ,:osoev] believe? t ,jesus is ! ,*ri/ is born ( ,god1 & e "o t love? him t begat1 love? him also t is begott5 ( him10 #a ,john iv4 #ba1 & *ap v4 #a4 8,z we h !re=e opportunity1 let u d good unto all m51 especially unto !m :o are ( ! h\sehold ( fai?10 ,gal4 vi4 #aj4 8,o my s\l1 ?\ ha/ said unto ! ,"l1 ,?\ art my ,"l1 my goodness ext5de? n to !e3 b unto ! sa9ts t are 9 ! e>?1 & to ! excell5t 9 :om is all my delight10 ,psal4 xvi4 #b1 #c4 ,& ?is consid]ation ! ,holy ,gho/ sugge/s to make u ma9ta9 love & unity4 ,love t[>ds ^! runs 9 a pur] *annel--8,ye h purifi$ y\r s\ls 9 obey+ ! tru? ?r\gh ! ,_s unto ! unfeign$ love ( ! bre?r51 see t ye love "o ano!r ) a pure he>t f]v5tly1 be+ born aga91 n ( corruptible se$1 b ( incorruptible1 by ! ^w ( ,god1 :i* live? & abide? = ev]10 #a ,pet4 i4 #bb1 #bc4 ,we are begott5 ( "o ,fa!r1 & t by a div9e bir?1 we h su* a high desc5t & royal g5]ation6 ,!re are s _m o!r bonds ( unity betwe5 u1 x is absurd t ?is "o m %\ld n jo9 all4 8,"o ,"l1 "o fai?1 "o baptism1 "o body1 "o _s1 call$ to "o hope1 "o ,god & ,fa!r ( all10 ,eph4 iv4 #b-f4 ,all ^! be+ "o1 x is /range if we be n "o 9 love4 ,if s _m relations beget n a /rong & w>m affection1 we are worse ?an infidels1 z ! apo/le speaks1 #a ,tim4 v4 #h4 8,if a man c>e n = 8 own h\se1 8 worldly int]e/s1 he is worse ?an an infidel10 = he has a natural affection4 ,sure !n ?is m excell5t nature1 a div9e nature we are p>tak]s (1 _c want affection suitable to its nature4 ,*ri/ianity is a frat]nity1 a bro!rhood1 t %\ld ov]p[] all relations1 br+ d[n him ( high degree1 & exalt him ( l[ degree2 x %\ld level all ranks1 9 ?is "o respect1 unto ! rule ( *>ity & love4 ,9 ,*ri/ !re is nei!r ,jew nor ,g5tile4 ,!re all diff]5ces ( tongues & nations are dr[n$ 9 ?is int]e/ ( ,*ri/1 ,col4 iii4 #aa4 8,?\ ha/ hid ^? ?+s f ! wise & prud5t1 & reveal$ !m unto babes10 ,luke x4 #ba4 ,& 8,god ha? *os5 ! weak & fooli% to conf\nd ! mighty & wise10 #a ,cor4 i4 #bg4 ,behold all ^! outw>d privileges buri$ 9 ! dep?s & ri*es ( ,god's grace & m]cy4 ,are we n all call$ to "o high call+8 ,our common /ation is to w> "u ,*ri/'s bann] aga9/ s9 & ,satan4 ,:y !n d we leave our /ation1 =get our call+s1 & neglect t employm5t :i* conc]ns u all1 & fall at odds ) our fell[-soldi]s1 & bite & dev\r "o ano!r8 ,do? n ?is give advantage to our common enemies8 ,:ile we consume ! edge ( our zeal & /r5g? ( our spirits "o ^u ano!r1 !y mu/ ne$s be blunt$ & weak5$ t[>ds our deadly enemies4 ,if our bro!r be repres5t$ unto u "u ! cov]+ ( _m faults1 fail+s1 & ob/9acy 9 8 errors1 or su* l1 if we c behold no?+ b spots on 8 outside1 :ile we judge aft] "s outw>d appe>ance1 !n1 ,i say1 we ought to consid] him aga9 "u ano!r notion & relation1 z he /&s 9 ,*ri/'s acc\nt1 z he is radically & virtually ( t se$1 :i* ha? m real wor? 9 x ?an all worldly privileges & dignities4 ,consid] him z he once %all be1 :5 mortality %all be put (f4 ,le>n to /rip him nak$ ( all infirmities 9 ?y consid]ation1 & imag9e him to be clo!d ) immortality1 & glory1 & ?9k h[ ?\ w\lde/ !n love him4 ,if ei!r ?\ unclo! him ( 8 infirmities1 & consid] him z ve/$ n[ ) ! robe ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 & all glori\s )91 or adorn$ ) immortality & incorruption a little h5ce2 or else1 if ?\ clo! ?yself ) su* infirmities z ?\ see/ 9 him1 & consid] t ?\ art n less subject to fail+1 & compass$ ) infirmities1 !n ?\ %alt put on1 & keep on1 t bond ( p]fection1 *>ity4 ,la/ly4 ,let u consid] ! excell5t nature ( *>ity1 & h[ x is int]e/$ 91 & int]wov5 ) all ! royal & div9e gifts & privileges ( a ,*ri/ian4 ,all ( !m are n a%am$ ( k9dr$ & cognation ) *>ity4 ,is n ! call+ & pr(ession ( a ,*ri/ian hon\rable8 ,sure to any behov+ s\l x is above a mon>*y2 = x includes an ano9t+ bo? to a royal & prie/ly (fice1 & c>ries a title to a k+dom incorruptible & undefil$4 ,well !n1 *>ity is ! symbol & badge ( ?is pr(ession1 ,john xiii4 #ce4 8,by ?is %all all m5 "k t ye are my disciples1 if ye h love "o to ano!r40 ,!n1 :at is comp>able to communion ) ,god1 & dwell+ 9 him8 ,%all ,god inde$ dwell ) m51 said ,solomon8 ,t exalts ! s\l to a royalty1 & elevates x above mortality4 ,quam contempta res e/ homo si supra humana se non ex]at6 8,h[ base & contemptible a ?+ is man1 except he lift up 8 head above human ?+s to heav5ly & div9e60 ,& !n is ! s\l truly magnifi$ :ile x is asc5d+ to its own elem5t1 a div9e nature4 ,:at m graci\s ?an ?is1 = a s\l to dwell 9 ,god8 ,& :at m glori\s ?an ?is1 ,god to dwell 9 ! s\l8 ,*>itas te domum ,dom9i facit1 et ,dom9um domum tibi4 ,felix artifex *>itas qu conditori suo domum fabric>e pote/6 8,love makes ! s\l a h\se = ! ,"l1 & makes ! ,"l a h\se to ! s\l4 ,happy artific] t c build a h\se = its ma/]60 ,love br+e? him1 :o is ! *ief among t5 ?\s&1 into ! *amb]s ( ! he>t4 ,x lays him all night betwe5 its brea/s2 & is /ill empty+ itself ( all sup]fluity ( naught9ess1 & purg+ out all vanity & fil?9ess1 t !re may be m room = 8 ,maje/y4 ,& !n love dwells 9 ,god1 9 8 love & grace1 9 8 goodness & greatness4 ,! secret ( 8 pres5ce x delights 94 ,n[ ?is mutual inhabitation1 9 :i* x is h>d to say :e!r ! ,maje/y ( ,god does mo/ desc5d1 or ! s\l mo/ asc5d1 :e!r he be m humbl$ or x exalt$1 ?is bro!rly love1 ,i say1 is ! evid5ce & assurance ( x4 8,if we love "o ano!r1 ,god dwells 9 u1 & 8 love is p]fect$ 9 u4 ,god is love1 & he t dwelle? 9 love dwelle? 9 ,god1 & ,god 9 him10 #a ,john iv4 #ab1 #af4 ,= ! love ( ! image ( ,god 9 8 *ildr51 is inde$ ! love ( ,god ^: image x is1 & !n is ! love ( ,god p]fect$1 :5 x rea*e? & ext5ds f ,god to all t is ,god's1 to all t ha? int]e/ 9 ,god--8 comm&m5ts1 7#a ,john v4 #c4 8,?is is ! love ( ,god1 t we keep 8 comm&m5ts1 & 8 comm&m5ts are n griev\s10 #a ,john iv4 #ba1 8,& ?is comm&m5t h we f him1 t he :o love? ,god love 8 bro!r also107 8 *ildr51 7#a ,john v4 #a1 8,:osoev] believe? t ,jesus is ! ,*ri/ is born ( ,god1 & e "o t love? him t begat1 love? him t is begott5 ( him107 8 creatures1 7,mal4 ii4 #aj1 8,ha? n "o ,god creat$ u1 :y d we deal trea*]\sly e man aga9/ 8 bro!r807 ,! love ( ,god be+ ! =mal1 ! special motive ( love to our bre?r51 x elevates ! nature ( x1 & makes x div9e love4 ,he t ha? true ,*ri/ian love1 do? n only love & compassionate 8 bro!r1 ei!r because ( its own incl9ation t[>ds him1 or 8 mis]y & necessity1 or 8 goodness & excell5cy4 ,^! motives & gr\nds d n transc5d m]e morality1 & s _c beget a love :i* is ! symptom ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,if !re be no o!r motives ?an ^!1 we d n love s mu* = ,god z = ourselves2 = compassion int]e/+ itself ) ano!r man's mis]y1 f9ds a k9d ( relief 9 reliev+ x4 ,!re=e ! w & good pleasure ( ,god mu/ be ! rule ( ?is motion1 & ! love ( ,god mu/ beg9 9 x & cont9ue x4 ,& truly *>ity is no?+ else b div9e love 9 a /ate ( condesc5t17#daf7 s to speak1 or ! love ( a s\l to ,god manife/$ 9 ! fle%4 ,x is t love mov+ 9 a circle f ,god t[>ds 8 creatures1 & unto ,god aga91 z 8 love to ! creatures beg9s 9 himself & ends 9 himself1 #a ,john iii4 #ag4 ,is x n a high ?+ to "k ,god aright8 8,?is is life et]nal to "k !e1 ! only true ,god1 & ,jesus ,*ri/ :om ?\ ha/ s5t10 ,john xvii4 #c4 ,t is a high note ( excell5cy put on x1 ?is makes ! face ( ! s\l to %9e1 n[ bro!rly love ev9ce? ?is1 t we "k ,god1 8,belov$1 let u love "o ano!r1 = love is ( ,god1 & e "o t love? is born ( ,god1 & kn[e? ,god4 ,he t love? n1 kn[e? n ,god1 = ,god is love10 #a ,john iv4 #g1 #h4 ,love is real light1 light & life1 light & heat bo?4 8,:5 y\r fa!rs did execute judgm5t1 & relieve ! oppress$1 c4 0 n ?is to "k me8 sai? ! ,"l10 ,j]4 xxii4 #ae1 #af4 ,! practice ( ! mo/ common ?+s1 out ( ! love ( ,god1 & respect to 8 comm&s1 is m real & true religion ?an ! mo/ pr(\nd & ab/ract$ speculations ( k4 ,!n only is ,god kn[n1 :5 k /amps ! he>t ) fe> & rev]5ce ( 8 ,maje/y & love to 8 "n1 because !n he is only kn[n z he is a true & liv+ ,god4 ,love is real light & life4 ,is x n 8a pleasant ?+ = ! eye to behold ! sun80 ,light is sweet1 & life is preci\s4 ,^! are two ( ! r>e/ jewels giv5 to m54 8,he t sai? he is 9 ! light1 & hate? 8 bro!r1 is 9 d>kness ev5 until n[1 & kn[e? n :i!r he goe?2 because d>kness ha? bl9d$ 8 eyes1 b he t love? 8 bro!r abide? 9 ! light1 & !re is none occasion ( /umbl+ 9 him10 #a ,john ii4 #i-aa4 8,we "k t we h pass$ f dea? unto life1 because we love ! bre?r52 he t love? n 8 bro!r1 abide? 9 dea?10 #a ,john iii4 #ad4 ,! light ( ,jesus ,*ri/ _c %9e into ! he>t1 b x begets7#dag7 love1 ev5 z int5se light begets heat1 & :]e ?is impression is n made on ! he>t1 x is an evid5ce t ! beams ( t ,sun ( righte\sness h n pi]c$ x4 ,o h[ suitable is x = a *ild ( light to walk 9 love6 ,& :]e=e is x made day light to ! s\l1 b t x may rise up & g =? to lab\r1 & ex]cise itself 9 ! works ( ! day1 duties ( love to ,god & m58 ,n[ 9 su* a s\l !re is no cause ( /umbl+1 no sc&al1 no (f5ce 9 its way to fall ov]4 ,:5 ! light & k ( ,*ri/ possesses ! he>t 9 love1 !re is no /umbl+ block ( transgression 9 its way4 ,x do? n fall & /umble at ! comm&m5ts ( righte\sness & m]cy z griev\s1 8!re=e love is ! fulfill+ ( ! law10 ,rom4 xiii4 #aj4 ,& s ! way ( *>ity is ! mo/ easy1 pla91 exp$i5t1 & safe way4 ,9 ?is way !re is light %9+ all along/ x1 & !re is no /umbl+ block 9 x4 ,= ! love ( ,god & ( our bre?r5 ha? poli%$ & made x all pla91 ha? 8tak5 away ! asp]ities & tum\rs ( our affections & lu/s40 ,complanavit affectus4 8,great peace h all !y t love ?y law1 & no?+ %all (f5d !m40 ,love makes an equable & con/ant motion1 x moves swiftly & sweetly4 ,x c loose _m knots )\t difficulty1 :i* o!r m viol5t pr9ciples _c cut1 x c melt away m\nta9s be=e x1 :i* _c be haul$ away4 ,albeit !re be _m /umbl+ blocks )\t 9 ! _w1 yet !re is none 9 *>ity1 or 9 a *>itable s\l4 ,none c ent] into t s\l to h9d] x to possess itself 9 meekness & pati5ce4 ,no?+ c discompose x )91 or h9d] x to live peaceably ) o!rs4 ,?\gh all m5's h&s be aga9/ x1 yet *>ity is aga9/ none4 ,x def5ds itself ) innoc5ce & pati5ce4 ,on ! o!r h&1 8,he t hate? 8 bro!r is 9 d>kness ev5 till n[40 ,= if ,*ri/'s light _h ent]$1 !n ! love ( ,*ri/ _h come ) x1 & t is ! law ( love & *>ity4 ,if ,jesus ,*ri/ _h come into ! s\l1 he _h re/or$ ! anci5t comm&m5t ( love1 & made x new aga94 ,z mu* ( ! want ( love & *>ity1 s mu* ( ! old ignorance & d>kness rema9s4 ,:atsoev] a man may fancy ( himself t he is 9 ! light1 t he is s mu* advanc$ 9 ! light1 yet c]ta9ly ?is is a /rong] evid5ce ( rema9+ d>kness1 = x is a "w ( ! d>ke/ d>kness1 & murd]+ affection1 suitable only = ! night ( d>kness4 ,& su* a man kn[s n :i!r he goes1 & mu/ ne$s incur & fall ^u _m /umbl+ blocks )9 & )\t4 ,x is want ( love & *>ity t bl9ds ! m9d & d>k5s ! he>t1 t x _c see h[ to es*ew & pass by sc&als 9 o!rs1 b x mu/ ne$s da% & break its neck ^u !m4 ,love is a light :i* may lead u by (f5ces in(f5sively1 & )\t /umbl+4 ,9 d>kness m5 mi/ake ! way1 "k n ! end ( x1 take pits = pla9 ways1 & /umble 9 !m4 ,un*>itabl5ess ca/s a mi/ ov] ! actions & c\rses ( o!rs1 & our own too1 t we _c c>ry on ei!r )\t transgression4 ,& ?is is ! mis]y ( x1 t x _c disc]n any fault 9 itself4 ,x kn[s n :i!r x goe?1 calls light d>kness & d>kness light4 ,x is p>tial 9 judgm5t1 pron\nces always on its own behalf1 c>es n :om x condemn1 t x may absolve itself4 ,is !re any privilege s preci\s z ?is1 to be 8! sons ( ,god80 #a ,john iii4 #b4 ,:at are all relations1 or /ates1 or conditions1 to ?is "o1 to be ! *ildr5 ( ! ,highe/8 ,x 0 ,david's "q1 8,%\ld ,i be ! k+'s son 9 law80 ,alas6 :at a petty & poor dignity 9 reg>d ( ?is1 to be 8! sons ( ,god10 p>tak]s ( a div9e nature8 ,all ! diff]5ce ( bir?1 all ! di/9ction ( degrees & qualities among/ p]sons1 besides ?is "o1 are b su* z h no be+1 no wor? b 9 ! fancy & con/ruction ( !m4 ,!y really are no?+1 & c d no?+4 ,?is only is a sub/antial & fundam5tal diff]5ce4 ,a div9e bir? c>ries along ) x a div9e nature1 a *ange ( pr9ciples1 f ! wor/ to ! be/1 f d>kness to light1 f dea? to life4 ,n[1 imag9e !n1 :at excell5cy is 9 ?is grace1 :i* is made ! "* ( a son ( ,god1 ( "o begott5 ( ! ,fa!r1 & pass$ f dea? to life8 #a ,john iii4 #aj1 #ad4 8,9 ?is ! *ildr5 ( ,god are manife/1 & ! *ildr5 ( ! devil4 ,:osoev] do? n righte\sness is n ( ,god1 nei!r he t love? n 8 bro!r4 ,we "k t we h pass$ f dea? unto life1 because we love ! bre?r51 he t love? n 8 bro!r1 abide? 9 dea?40 #a ,john iv4 #g4 8,belov$1 let u love "o ano!r1 = love is ( ,god1 & e "o t love? is born ( ,god1 & kn[e? ,god40 ,& truly x is mo/ natural1 if x be s1 t ! *ildr5 ( our ,fa!r love ea* o!r de>ly4 ,x is mon/r\s & unnatural to see x o!rwise4 ,b besides1 !re is 9 ?is a great deal ( resemblance ( _! ,fa!r1 ^: em95t & signal prop]ty x is1 to be good to all & k9d ev5 to ! un?ankful1 & ^: incomp>able glory x is to p>don iniquity1 & suff] long pati5tly4 ,a ,*ri/ian _c resemble 8 ,fa!r m ne>ly ?an 9 ?is4 ,:y d we acc\nt t bas5ess 9 u :i* is glory to ,god8 ,are we a%am$ ( our bir?1 or d>e we n own our ,fa!r8 ,%all we be a%am$ to love !m z bre?r5 :om he ha? n be5 a%am$ to adopt z sons1 & :om ,*ri/ is n a%am$ to call bre?r58 ,*apt] ,,iv4 ,we %all n be curi\s 9 ! rank+ ( ! duties 9 :i* ,*ri/ian love %\ld ex]cise itself4 ,all ! comm&m5ts ( ! second table are b bran*es ( x3 !y might be r$uc$ all to ! works ( righte\sness & ( m]cy4 ,b truly ^! are int]wov5 ?r\gh o!r4 ,?\gh m]cy uses to be re/rict$ to ! %[+ ( compassion ^u m5 9 mis]y1 yet !re is a righte\sness 9 t m]cy1 & !re is m]cy 9 ! mo/ "p ( ! acts ( righte\sness1 z 9 n judg+ ra%ly1 9 =giv+1 c4 ,!re=e we %all consid] ! mo/ em95t & difficult duties ( love1 :i* ! ^w ( ,god solemnly & frequ5tly *>ges ^u u 9 relation to o!rs1 especially ^! ( ! h\sehold ( fai?4 ,i conceive we w\ld lab\r to en=ce ^u our he>ts1 & p]suade our s\ls to a love ( all m51 by (t5 rum9at+ ^u ! words ( ! ,apo/le1 :i* enjo9 u to 8ab\nd 9 love t[>ds all m510 #a ,!ss4 iii4 #ab4 ,& ?is is s conc]n+1 t he prays e>ne/ly t ! ,"l w\ld make !m increase 9 x1 & ?is we %\ld pray = too4 ,an affectionate disposition t[>ds our common nature is n a common ?+4 ,*ri/ianity enjo9s x1 & x is only true humanity1 ,luke vi4 #cf1 #cg4 8,be ye !re=e m]ciful1 z y\r ,fa!r also is m]ciful4 ,judge n1 & ye %all n be judg$1 condemn n1 & ye %all n be condemn$1 =give1 & ye %all be =giv540 ,n[ 9 relation to all m51 *>ity ha? an engagem5t ^u x to pray = all sorts ( m51 f t ,apo/olic comm&1 #a ,tim ii4 #a3 8,i exhort !re=e1 t fir/ ( all1 supplications1 pray]s1 int]cessions1 & giv+ ( ?anks be made = all m540 ,pray]s & supplications1 e>ne/ pray]s out ( affection1 %\ld be p\r$ out ev5 = !m t _c1 or d n pray = !mselves4 ,:]e=e are we taught to pray1 b t we may be ! m\? ( o!rs8 ,& s9ce an int]cessor is giv5 to u above1 h[ are we b\nd to be int]cessors = o!rs bel[1 & s to be affect$ ) ! common m]cies ( ! multitude1 z to give ?anks too6 ,if man1 by ! law ( creation1 is ! m\? ( ! /ones1 trees1 birds1 bea/s1 ( heav5 & e>?1 sun & moon & />s1 h[ mu* m ought a ,*ri/ian1 a r$eem$ man1 be ! m\? ( mank9d to praise ,god = ! ab\nd+ ( 8 goodness1 ev5 t[>ds ^! :o are left yet 9 t mis]y & bondage t he is deliv]$ f8 ,next1 ,*>ity by all means w avoid sc&al1 & live hone/ly 9 ! sight ( all m54 ,! apo/le says1 8,give none (f5ce1 nei!r to ! ,jews nor to ! ,g5tiles1 nor to ! *ur* ( ,god10 #a ,cor4 x4 #cb4 ,& he adds 8 own example1 8,ev5 z ,i please all m5 9 all ?+s1 n seek+ my own pr(it1 b ! pr(it ( _m1 t !y may be sav$10 v]4 #cc4 ,*>ity is n self addict$4 ,x ha? no hum\r to please4 ,x c displease itself to pr(it o!rs4 ,i d v]ily ?9k !re is no po9t ( ,*ri/ianity less reg>d$4 ,o!rs we ackn[l$ge1 b we fail 9 practice4 ,?is sc>ce ha? ! approbation ( ! m9d4 ,few d conceive an obligation ly+ on !m to x4 ,b ,o h[ is ,*ri/ianity1 ! mo/ ( x1 humanity8 ,*ri/ makes u m5 z well z ,*ri/ians4 ,he makes u reasonable m5 :5 believ]s4 ,s9 trans=m$ our nature into a wild1 bea/ly1 vip]\s1 selfi% ?+4 ,grace re/ores reason & natural affection 9 ! pure/ & highe/ /ra94 ,& ?is is reason & humanity1 elevat$ & purifi$1--to condesc5d to all m5 9 all ?+s = _! pr(it & edification1 to d5y itself to save o!rs4 ,:atsoev] is n necess>y 9 itself1 we ought n to impose a necessity ^u x by our imag9ation & fancy1 to ! prejudice ( a great] necessity1 ano!r's edification4 ,inde$ *>ity w n1 d>e n s9 to please m54 ,t 7 to hate ,god1 to hate ourselves1 & to hate our bre?r51 "u a base pret5d$ notion ( love4 ,b ,i believe1 addict$ness to our own hum\rs 9 ?+s n necess>y1 :i* h no wor? b f our disposition1 do? (t5] transport u beyond ! b\nds ( *>ity ?an ! appreh5sion ( duty & consci5ce ( s94 ,"s w grant !y %\ld be t5d] ( (f5d+ ! sa9ts4 ,b !y d n conceive x is mu* matt] :at !y d 9 relation to o!rs1 z if x 7 lawful to murd] a ,g5tile m ?an a ,*ri/ian4 ,t is a bloody imag9ation1 opposite to t innoc5t ,*ri/ian1 ,paul1 :o says 7,philip4 ii4 #ae471 we %\ld be 8blameless & h>mless1 ! sons ( ,god1 )\t rebuke1 9 ! mid/ ( a crook$ & p]v]se g5]ation10 among :om we %\ld %9e 8z lights40 ,& truly x is humanity elevat$ by ,*ri/ianity1 or reason purifi$ by religion1 t is ! light t %9es mo/ brightly 9 ?is d>k _w4 ,& he says 79 ,col4 iv4 #e471 8,walk 9 wisdom t[>d !m t are )\t10 & 7#a ,!ss4 iv4 #ab47 8walk hone/ly t[>d !m t are )\t10--avoid+ all ?+s1 9 our pr(ession & c>riage1 :i* may ali5ate !m f ! love ( ! tru? & godl9ess walk+ s1 z we may ins9uate into _! he>ts "s appreh5sion ( ! beauty ( religion4 ,_m conceive1 if !y d good1 all is well--if x be a duty1 x matt]s no?+4 ,b rememb] t caution1 8,let n !n y\r good be evil spok5 (10 ,rom4 xiv4 #af4 ,we w\ld h our eyes ^u t too1 s to circum/antiate all our duties1 z !y may h lea/ (f5ce 9 !m1 & be expos$ to lea/ obloquy ( m51 #a ,pet4 ii4 #ab4 8,hav+ y\r conv]sation hone/ among ! ,g5tiles1 t :]eas !y speak aga9/ y z evil do]s1 !y may by y\r good works :i* !y %all behold1 glorify ,god 9 ! day ( visitation40 ,!n1 ,?irdly1 ,*>ity foll[s peace ) all m51 z mu* z is possible1 ,heb4 xii4 #ad4 8,if x be possible z mu* z lie? 9 y1 live peaceably ) all m510 ,rom4 xii4 #ah4 ,_m spirits are fram$ = cont5tion4 ,if peace foll[ !m1 !y w flee f x4 ,b a ,*ri/ian hav+ made peace ) ,god1 ! sweet fruit ( t ^u 8 _s is to dispose him to a peaceable & quiet condesc5d5cy to o!rs1 & if peace flee f him1 to foll[ aft] x1 n only to ent]ta9 x :5 x is (f]$1 b to seek x :5 x is away1 & to pursue x :5 x runs away4 7,psal4 xxxiv4 #ad1 :i* ,pet] urges ^u ,*ri/ians1 #a ,pet4 iii4 #h1 #i1 #aj1 #aa47 8,f9ally1 be ye all ( "o m9d1 hav+ compassion "o ( ano!r1 love z bre?r51 be pitiful1 be c\rte\s4 ,n r5d]+ evil = evil1 or rail+ = rail+1 b contr>iwise1 bless+1 kn[+ t ye are !reunto call$ t ye %\ld inh]it a bless+4 ,= he t w love life1 & see good days1 let him refra9 8 tongue f evil1 & 8 lips t !y speak no guile4 ,let him es*ew evil1 & d good2 let him seek peace1 & ensue x40 ,i ?9k1 s9ce we obta9$ ! m]cy to get a ,peace mak] betwe5 u & ,god1 we %\ld h5ce=? c\nt ourselves b\nd to be peace mak]s among m54 ,& truly su* h a bless+ pron\nc$ ^u !m1 ,matt4 v4 #i4 8,bless$ are ! peace mak]s40 ,! ,pr9ce ( peace pron\nc$ x1 & ?is is ! bless$ness1 8!y %all be call$ ! *ildr5 ( ,god10 because he is 8! ,god ( peace10 & to resemble him 9 ^!1 fir/ 9 purity1 !n 9 peace1 is a "* ( 8 image4 ,x is true1 peace w sometimes flee s fa/1 & s f> away1 z a ,*ri/ian _c foll[ x )\t s91 & t is brea* ( a high] peace4 ,b *>ity1 :5 x _c live 9 peace )\t1 do? !n live 9 peace )91 because x ha? t sweet te/imony ( consci5ce1 t1 z f> z did lie 9 x1 peace 0 foll[$ )\t4 ,div9e wisdom 7,james iii4 #ag471 8is fir/ pure1 !n peaceable1 g5tle1 & easy to be entreat$1 full ( m]cy & good fruits1 )\t wrangl+ & )\t hypocrisy40 ,if wisdom be peaceable & n pure1 x is b a c>nal conspiracy 9 iniquity1 e>?ly & s5sual4 ,b if x be pure x mu/ be peaceable4 ,= ! wisdom desc5d+ f above ha? a purity ( tru?1 & a purity ( love1 & a purity ( ! m9d & ( ! affection too4 ,:]e !re is a purity ( tru?1 b accompani$ ) envy+1 bitt] /rife1 rigid judg+1 wrangl+1 & su* l1 !n x is defil$ & corrupt$ by ! int]mixture ( vile & base affections1 asc5d+ out ( ! dunghill ( ! fle%4 ,! vap\rs ( our lu/s aris+ up to ! m9d1 d /a9 pure tru?4 ,!y put an e>?ly1 s5sual1 & devili% visage on x4 ,*>ity1 its conv]sation & disc\rse1 is )\t judg+1 )\t c5sur+1 ,mat?4 vii4 #a4 ,( :i* *apt]1 because x conta9s mu* edification1 ,i %all speak m h]eaft]4 ,james iii4 #ag4 8,)\t p>tiality1 )\t hypocrisy40 ,! words 9 ! orig9al are1 1 7)\t judg+ & wrangl+1 & )\t hypocrisy71 import+1 t great c5sur]s are (t5 ! greate/ hypocrites1 & s9c]ity has always mu* *>ity4 ,truly1 !re is mu* idle "t sp5t ?is way 9 disc\rses ( "o ano!r1 & v5t+ our judgm5ts ( o!rs1 z if x 7 en\gh ( comm5dation = u to condemn o!rs1 & mu* piety to *>ge ano!r ) impiety4 ,we %\ld ev5 be sp>+ 9 judg+ !m t are )\t1 #a ,cor4 v4 #ab1 #ac4 ,reflect+ ^u !m or _! ways1 ha? m provocation ?an edification 9 x4 ,a c5sori\s hum\r is c]ta9ly mo/ p>tial to itself1 & self indulg5t4 ,x c soon] endure a great beam 9 its own eye1 ?an a little mote 9 its neighb\r's1 & ?is %[s evid5tly t x is n ! hatr$ ( s91 or ! love ( virtue1 :i* is ! s+le & simple pr9ciple ( x1 b self love1 %r\d$ "u ! vail ( displeasure at s91 & delight 9 virtue4 ,i w\ld ?9k "o great help to am5d ?is1 7 to abate mu* f ! sup]fluity & multitude ( disc\rses ^u o!rs4 8,9 ! multitude ( words !re wants n s910 & 9 ! multitude ( disc\rses ^u o!r m51 !re _c miss ! s9 ( ra% judg+4 ,i f9d ! sa9ts & fe>]s ( ,god comm5d$ = speak+ (t5 "o to ano!r1 b n at all = speak+ "o ( ano!r4 ,! subject ( _! disc\rse 7,mal4 iii4 #af47 c]ta9ly 0 ( ano!r /ra91--h[ good x 0 to s]ve ! ,"l1 c4--opposite to ! evil communication ( o!rs !re regi/]$4 ,*>ity is no tale be>]4 ,x goe? n ab\t z a sl&] to reveal a secret1 ?\gh true1 ,prov4 xx4 #ai4 ,x is ( a fai?ful _s to conceal ! matt]1 ,prov4 xi4 #ac4 ,ano!r man's good "n is z a pl$ge laid d[n 9 our h&1 :i* e man %\ld fai?fully re/ore1 & take he$ h[ he lose x1 or ali5ate x by back-bit+4 ,"s w\ld h no?+ to say1 if !y _h n o!r's faults & frailties to declaim ^u1 b x 7 bett] t su* kept always sil5t1 t ei!r !y _h no e>s to he> ( !m or "k !m1 or _h no tongues to v5t !m4 ,if !y d n lie grossly 9 x1 !y ?9k !y d no wrong4 ,b let !m judge x 9 ref]5ce to !mselves4 8,a good "n is bett] ?an preci\s o9tm5t10 7,eccles4 vii4 #a47 8& r to be *os5 ?an great ri*es10 ,prov4 xxii4 #a4 ,& is t no wrong1 to defile t preci\s o9tm5t1 & to rob or /eal away t jewel m preci\s ?an great ri*es8 ,!re is a /range connection betwe5 ^!4 8,?\ %alt n g up & d[n z a tale-be>]1 nor /& aga9/ ! blood ( ?y neighb\r10 ,lev4 xix4 #af4 ,x is a k9d ( murd]1 because x kills t :i* is z preci\s z life to an +5u\s he>t4 8,! words ( a tale be>] are z w\nds1 & !y g d[n to ! inn]mo/ p>ts ( ! belly10 ,prov4 xviii4 #h & xxvi4 #bb4 ,!y /rike a w\nd to any man's he>t1 t c h>dly be cur$1 & !re is no?+ t is su* a sem9>y ( cont5tion & /rife among bre?r5 z ?is4 ,x is ! oil to fe$ ! flame ( ali5ation4 ,take away a tale-be>]1 & /rife cease?1 ,prov4 xxvi4 #bj4 ,let !re be b any 7z !re want n su* :o h no o!r trade or occupation71 to :isp] into ! e>s ( bre?r51 & sugge/ evil appreh5sions ( !m1 !y w sep>ate *ief fri5ds1 z we see x 9 daily exp]i5ce1 ,prov4 xvi4 #bh4 8,revil]s0 are among/ ^! :o are exclud$ out ( ! k+dom ( ,god1 #a ,cor4 vi4 #aj4 ,& !re=e1 z ! ,holy ,gho/ gives g5]al precepts = ! pr(itable & edify+ improvem5t ( ! tongue1 t s x may inde$ be ! glory ( a man1 7:i* truly is no small po9t ( religion1 z ,james expresses1 ,*ap4 iii4 #b4 8,if any man (f5d n 9 ^w1 ! same is a p]fect man107 s t same _s gives u p>ticul> directions ab\t ?is1 8,speak n evil "o ( ano!r1 bre?r54 ,he t speake? evil ( 8 bro!r1 & judge? 8 bro!r1 speake? evil ( ! law1 & judge? ! law10 7,james iv4 #aa47 because he puts himself 9 ! place ( ! ,lawgiv]1 & 8 own judgm5t & fancy 9 ! room ( ! law1 & s judges ! law4 ,& !re=e ! ,apo/le ,pet] makes a wise & significant connection1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #a4 8,lay+ aside all malice1 & all guile1 & hypocrisies1 & envies1 & all evil-speak+s40 ,truly1 evil speak+ ( our bre?r51 ?\gh x may be true1 yet x proce$s out ( ! abundance ( ^!1 9 ! he>t1 ( guile1 hypocrisy1 & envy4 ,:ile we cat* at a "n ( piety f c5sur+ o!rs1 & build our own e/imation ^u ! ru9s ( ano!r's good "n1 hypocrisy & envy are too pr$om9ant4 ,if we w\ld inde$ gr[ 9 grace by ! ^w1 & ta/e m h[ graci\s ! ,"l is1 we mu/ lay ^! aside1 & become z little *ildr51 )\t guile1 & )\t gall4 ,_m acc\nt x excuse en\gh1 t !y did n inv5t evil tales1 or 7 n ! fir/ broa*]s ( !m2 b ! ,scripture jo9s bo? toge!r4 ,! man t 8%all abide 9 8 tab]nacle0 mu/ nei!r v5t nor inv5t !m1 nei!r ca/ !m d[n nor take !m up1 8,he backbite? n ) 8 tongue1 nor take? up a reproa* aga9/ 8 neighb\r20 7,psal4 xv4 #c47 or receive? n or endure? n1 z 9 ! m>g94 ,he nei!r gives x nor receives he x1 ha? n a tongue to speak ( o!rs' faults1 nor e> to he> !m4 ,inde$ he ha? a tongue to confess 8 own1 & an e> op5 to he> ano!r confess 8 faults1 accord+ to t precept1 8,confess y\r faults "o to ano!r40 ,we are =bidd5 to h mu* society or fell[%ip ) tale-be>]s2 & x is add$1 ,prov4 xx4 #ai1 8,& m$dle n ) su* z flatt] ) _! m\?10 z inde$ commonly !y :o reproa* ! abs5t1 flatt] ! pres5t2 a backbit] is a face-flatt]]4 ,& !re=e we %\ld n only n m$dle ) !m1 b drive !m away z enemies to human society4 ,*>ity w\ld 9 su* a case protect itself1 if ,i may s say1 by 8an angry c\nt5ance10 an appe>ance ( ang] & real dislike4 8,z ! nor? w9d drives away ra910 s t ent]ta9m5t w\ld drive away a 8backbit+ tongue10 ,prov4 xxv4 #bc4 ,if we d disc\nt5ance x1 backbit]s w be disc\rag$ to op5 _! pack ( news & reports3 & inde$ ! receiv+ readily ( evil reports ( bre?r51 is a p>tak+ ) ! unfruitful works ( d>kness1 :i* we %\ld r reprove1 ,eph4 v4 #aa4 ,to jo9 ) ! tell] is to complete ! evil report2 = if !re 7 no receiv] !re w\ld be no tell]1 no tale-be>]4 8,*>ity cov]s a multitude ( s9s10 #a ,pet4 iv4 #h2 & !re=e 8above all ?+s h f]v5t *>ity among y\rselves10 says he4 ,:at is above pray] & wat*+ unto ! end1 above sobriety8 ,inde$1 9 ref]5ce to fell[%ip ) ,god1 ^! are above all2 b 9 relation to com=table fell[%ip "o ) ano!r 9 ?is _w1 ?is is above all1 & ! cr[n or cream ( o!r graces4 ,he ^: s9s are cov]$ by ,god's free love1 _c ?9k x h>d to spread ! g>m5t ( 8 love ov] 8 bro!r's s9s4 ,hatr$ /irre? up /rife1 all un*>itable affections1 z envy1 wra?4 ,x /irre? up cont5tions1 & blaze? abroad m5's infirmities4 ,b 8love cov]e? all s9s10 conceale? !m f all to :om ! k ( !m do? n belong1 ,prov4 x4 #ab4 ,love 9 a mann] suff]s n itself to "k :at x kn[e?1 or at lea/ to rememb] x mu*4 ,x w sometimes hoodw9k itself to a fav\rable con/ruction4 ,x w pass by an infirmity & misk57#dah7 x1 b _m /& /ill & commune ) x4 ,b he t cov]e? a transgression seeks love to bury (f5ces 94 ,sil5ce is a notable mean to pres]ve concord1 & beget true amity & fri5d%ip4 ,! keep+ ( faults long above gr\nd unburi$1 do? make !m ca/ =? an evil sav\r t w ev] "p fri5ds4 ,!re=e1 says ! wise man1 8,he t cov]e? a transgression seeke? love3 b he t repeate? a matt] sep>ate? v fri5ds10 ,prov4 xvii4 #i4 ,cov]+ faults *ri/ianly1 w make a /rang] a fri5d2 b repeat+ & blaz+ ( !m w make a fri5d n only a /rang]1 b an enemy4 ,yet ?is is no?+ to ! prejudice ( t ,*ri/ian duty ( reprov+ & admoni%+ "o ano!r1 ,eph4 v4 #aa4 8,h no fell[%ip ) ! unfruitful works ( d>kness1 b r reprove !m40 ,love comm&s to reprove 9 ! 8_s ( meekness10 7,gal4 vi4 #a47 z a man w\ld re/ore an arm out ( jo9t4 ,& !re=e ?\ 8%all n hate him 9 ?y he>t1 b %all 9 any ways reprove him1 & n suff] s9 ^u him10 ,lev4 xix4 #ag4 ,& he t reproves 8 bro!r aft] ?is mann] f love1 & 9 meekness & wisdom1 8%all aft]w>d f9d m fav\r ( him ?an he t flatt]s ) 8 tongue10 ,prov4 xxviii4 #bc4 ,to cov] grudges & jeal\sies 9 our he>ts1 7 to n\ri% a flame 9 our bosom1 :i* do? b wait = a v5t1 & w at "o occasion or o!r bur/ out4 ,b to look too n>r[ly to e /ep1 & to write up a regi/] ( m5's m]e frailties1 especially s z to publi% !m to ! _w2 t is inconsi/5t ) ! rule ( love4 ,& truly1 x is a tok5 ( "o 8de/itute ( wisdom to despise 8 neighb\r2 b a man ( und]/&+ w hold 8 peace40 ,he t has mo/ defects himself1 w f9d manie/7#dai7 9 o!rs1 & /rive to vilify !m "o way or o!r2 b a wise man c pass by frailties1 yea1 (f5ces done to him1 & be sil5t1 ,prov4 xi4 #ab4 ,*apt] ,v4 ,humility is ! root ( *>ity1 & meekness ! fruit ( bo?4 ,!re is no solid & pure gr\nd ( love to o!rs1 except ! rubbi% ( self-love be fir/ ca/ out ( ! s\l2 & :5 t sup]fluity ( naught9ess is ca/ out1 !n *>ity ha? a solid & deep f\ndation3 8,! end ( ! comm& is *>ity out ( a pure he>t10 #a ,tim4 i4 #e4 ,x is only su* a purifi$ he>t1 cleans$ f t poison & contagion ( pride & self-e/imation1 t c s5d out su* a sweet & :olesome /ream1 to ! refre%+ ( ! spirits & b[els ( ! *ur* ( ,god4 ,if self-glory & pride h deep roots fa/5$ into ! s\l1 !y draw all ! sap & virtue d[nw>d1 & s5d little or no?+ up to ! tree ( *>ity1 :i* makes x b>r5 & unfruitful 9 ! works ( righte\sness1 & fruits ( m]cy & meekness4 ,!re are ob/ructions 9 ! way ( t communication1 :i* only c be remov$ by ! pluck+ up ( ^! roots ( pride & self-e/imation1 :i* prey ^u all1 & incorporate all 9 !mselves1 & yet1 l ! lean k9e t _h dev\r$ ! fat1 are nev] ! fatt] or m well-fav\r$4 ,x is no wond]1 !n1 t ^! are ! fir/ pr9ciples t we mu/ le>n 9 ,*ri/'s s*ool1 ! v ,a ,b ,c ( ,*ri/ianity3 8,le>n ( me1 = ,i am meek & l[ly 9 he>t1 & ye %all f9d re/ unto y\r s\ls10 ,mat?4 xi4 #bi4 ,?is is ! great ,prophet s5t ( ! ,fa!r into ! _w to tea* u1 :om he ha?1 ) a voice f heav51 comm&$ u to he>3 8,?is is my well-belov$ ,son1 he> him40 ,%\ld n ! fame & report ( su* a ,tea*] move u8 ,he 0 te/ifi$ ( v hon\rably1 long be=e he came1 t he _h ! ,_s above measure1 t he _h 8! tongue ( ! le>n$20 7,isa4 l4 #d47 t he 0 a great] prophet ?an ,moses1 7,deut4 xviii4 #ae1 #ah47 t is1 ! wond]ful ,c\nsellor ( heav5 & e>?1 7,isa4 ix4 #f47 ! 8,witness to ! p10 a ,tea*] & 8,lead] to ! p40 ,& !n1 :5 he came1 he _h ! mo/ glori\s te/imony f ! mo/ glori\s p]sons1--! ,fa!r & ! ,holy ,gho/1--9 ! mo/ solemn mann] t ev] ! _w he>d (1 ,mat?4 xvii4 #e4 8,behold1 a voice out ( ! cl\d1 :i* said1 ,?is is my belov$ ,son1 9 :om ,i am well pleas$2 he> ye him40 ,n[1 ?is is our ,ma/]1 our ,rabbi1 ,mat?4 xxiii4 #h4 ,?is is ! ,apo/le & ,high ,prie/ ( our pr(ession 7,heb4 iii4 #a472 8! light ( ! _w & life ( m510 ,john viii4 #ab4 & vi4 #cc1 #ea4 ,hav+1 !n1 su* a ,tea*] & ,ma/]1 s5t u f heav51 may we n glory 9 our ,ma/]8 ,b "s may suppose1 t he :o came d[n f heav51 fill$ ) all ! ri*es & treasures ( heav5ly wisdom1 %\ld reveal 9 8 s*ool unto 8 disciples1 all ! my/]ies & pr(\nd secrets ( nature & art1 ab\t :i* ! _w ha? plod$ s9ce ! fir/ ta/e ( ! tree ( k1 & beat5 out _! bra9s to ! vexation ( all _! spirits1 )\t any fruit1 b ! discov]y ( ! impossibility ( kn[+1 & ! increase ( sorr[ by se>*+4 ,:o w\ld n expect1 :5 ! ,wisdom ( ,god desc5ds among m51 b t he %\ld %[ unto ! _w t wisdom1 9 ! und]/&+ ( all ! works ( ,god1 :i* all m5 h be5 pursu+ 9 va92 t he by :om all ?+s 7 creat$1 & s c\ld unb[el & manife/ all _! hidd5 causes & virtues1 all _! admirable & wond]ful qualities & op]ations1 z easily by a ^w1 z he made !m by a ^w2 :o w\ld n expect1 ,i say1 b t he %\ld h made ?is _w1 & ! my/]ies ( x1 ! subject ( all 8 lessons1 ! m to illu/rate 8 own glori\s p[] & wisdom8 ,& yet behold1 !y :o _h come into 8 s*ool & he>d ?is ,ma/] & ,doctor tea* 8 s*ol>s1 !y :o _h be5 invit$ to come1 ?r\gh ! fame & report ( 8 "n1 w\ld h /ood a/oni%$ & surpris$ to he> ! subject ( 8 doctr9e2 "o come f on high to tea* s l[ ?+s z ^!1 8,le>n ( me1 ,i am meek & l[ly40 ,o!r m5 t are ma/]s ( pr(essions1 & au?ors ( sects or ord]s1 d aspire unto "s s+ul>ity 9 doctr9e to make !m fam\s4 ,b behold our ,"l & ,ma/]1 ?is is ! doctr9e he v5ts6 ,x ha? no?+ 9 x t s\nds high1 & looks big 9 ! e/imation ( ! _w4 ,9 reg>d ( ! wisdom ( ! _w1 x is fooli%ness1 a doctr9e ( humility f ! mo/ ,high6 ,a lesson ( l[l9ess & meekness f ! ,"l & ,mak] ( all6 ,!re seems1 at fir/1 no?+ 9 x to allure any to foll[ x4 ,:o w\ld travel s f> z ! college ( ,*ri/ianity to le>n no m b ?is1 :5 e man pret5ds to be a tea*] ( x8 ,b truly !re is a maje/y 9 ?is l[l9ess & !re is a s+ul>ity 9 ?is commonness4 ,if ye w\ld /ay & he> a little long]1 & ent] into a deep se>* ( ?is doctr9e1 we w\ld be sur*>g$ & ov]come ) wond]s4 ,x seems %all[ till ye ent] b x has no bottom4 ,*ri/ianity makes no great noise1 b x runs ! deep]4 ,x is a light & ov]ly k ( x1 a small smatt]+ ( ! doctr9e ( x1 t makes m5 despise x & pref] o!r ?+s1 b ! deep & solid appreh5sion ( x w make u adore & admire1 & drive u to an ,o altitudo6 8,o ! dep? bo? ( ! wisdom & k ( ,god60 ,rom4 xi4 #cc4 ,z ! sup]ficial k ( nature makes m5 a!i/s1 b ! pr(\nd und]/&+ ( x makes m5 pi\s s all o!r ?+s1 vilescit sci5tia1 8gr[ m contemptible by ! k ( !m40 ,x is ignorance ( !m :i* is ! "m ( t dev\t admiration we be> to !m4 ,b ,*ri/ianity only1 vilescit ignorantia1 cl>escit sci5tia1 is common & base1 because n kn[n4 ,& t is no disp>agem5t at all unto x1 t !re is none despises x1 b he t kn[e? x n1 & none c d any ?+1 b despise all besides x t once kn[s x4 ,t is ! prop] excell5cy & glory ( x4 ,all arts & sci5ces h _! pr9ciples1 & common axioms ( unque/ionable au?ority4 ,all k9d ( pr(essions h "s fundam5tal doctr9es & po9ts :i* are ! "* ( !m4 ,*ri/ianity ha? its pr9ciples too4 ,& pr9ciples mu/ be pla9 & uncontrov]t$2 !y mu/ be evid5t by _! own light1 & apt to give light to o!r ?+s4 ,all ! re/ ( ! conclusions ( ! art are b d]ivations & d$uctions f !m4 ,our ,ma/] & ,doctor foll[s ! same me?od4 ,he lays d[n "s common pr9ciples "s fundam5tal po9ts ( ?is pr(ession1 ^u :i* all ! build+ ( ,*ri/ianity hangs4 8,le>n ( me1 = ,i am meek & l[ly40 ,?is 0 ! high lesson t 8 life prea*$ s exempl>ily1 & 8 doctr9e press$ s e>ne/ly1 & 9 ?is he is v unlike o!r tea*]s :o impose burd5s on o!rs1 & !mselves d n s mu* z t\* !m4 ,b he fir/ practises 8 doctr9e & !n prea*es x4 ,he fir/ ca/s a patt]n 9 himself1 & !n presses to foll[ x4 ,examples tea* bett] ?an rules1 b bo? toge!r are mo/ effectual & sure4 ,! r>e/ example & noble/ rule t ev] 0 giv5 to m5 are "h met toge!r4 ,! rule is ab\t a ?+ t has a l[ "n1 b a high nature4 ,l[l9ess & meekness 9 reputation & outw>d =m1 are l s]vants1 yet !y acc\nt x no robb]y to be equal ) ! highe/ & mo/ pr9cely graces4 ,! ve9 ( gold & silv] lies v l[ 9 ! b[els ( ! e>?1 b x is n !re=e base1 b ! m preci\s4 ,o!r virtues may come ) m obs]vation1 b ^!1 l ! ,ma/] t tea*es !m1 come ) m reality4 ,if !y h less pomp1 !y h m p[] & virtue4 ,humility1 h[ suitable is x to humanity6 ,!y are z ne> ( k9 "o to ano!r1 z homo & humus17#dbj7 & !re=e1 except a man ca/ (f humanity1 & =get 8 orig9al1 ! gr\nd1 ! du/ f :5ce he 0 tak51 ,i d n see h[ he c %ake (f humility4 ,self k is ! "m ( x1 ! k ( t humus w\ld make u humiles47#dba7 ,look to ! hole ( ! pit f :5ce ?\ art hewn4 ,a man c\ld n look high t look$ s l[ z ! pit f :5ce we 7 tak5 by nature1 ev5 ! du/1 & ! pit f :5ce we are hewn by grace1 ev5 man's lo/ & ru9$ /ate4 ,su* a l[ look w\ld make a l[ly m9d4 ,!re=e pride mu/ be no?+ else b an empty & va9 tum\r1 a puff+ up4 8,k puffe? up10 n self k4 ,t ca/s d[n1 & br+s d[n all sup]/ructures1 razes out all va9 confid5ce to ! v f\ndation1 & !n beg9s to build on a solid gr\nd4 ,b k ( o!r ?+s )\t1 jo9$ ) ignorance ( ourselves )91 is b a swell+1 n a gr[+1 x is a bladd] or sk9 full ( w9d1 a bla/ or brea? ( an airy applause or comm5dation1 w ext5d x & fill x full4 ,& :at is ?is else b a mon/] 9 humanity1 ! sk9 ( a man /uff$ or bl[n up ) w9d & vanity1 to ! %ad[ & resemblance ( a man2 b no bones or s9ews1 nor real sub/ance )98 ,pride is an excresc5ce4 ,x is nature swell$ beyond ! intr9sic t]ms or limits ( magnitude1 ! _s ( a m\se 9 a m\nta94 ,& n[1 if any ?+ be gone )\t ! j b\nds ( ! magnitude set to x1 x is imp]fect1 disabl$ 9 its op]ations1 va9 & unpr(itable1 yea1 prodigi\s l4 ,if !re be n s mu* real excell5cy z may fill up ! circle ( our self e/imation1 !n surely x mu/ be full ( empt9ess & vanity1 fancy & imag9ation mu/ supply ! vacant room1 :]e solid wor? _c ext5d s f>4 ,n[1 ,i believe1 if any man c\ld b imp>tially & s]i\sly reflect ^u himself1 he w\ld see no?+ ( t k9d1 no true solid & real dignity to provoke love1 b real bas5ess & mis]y to procure loa?+4 ,!re is a lie 9 e s91 b ! greate/ & grosse/ lie is committ$ 9 pride1 & attribution ( t excell5cy to ourselves :i* is n4 ,& ^u :at errone\s fancy1 :i* is a s&y & va9 f\ndation1 is built ! t[] ( self e/imation1 va9 gloriation1 & su* l8 ,pride1 :i* is ! "m ( ^!1 says mo/ presumptu\sly1 8,by ! /r5g? ( my h& ,i h done x1 & by my wisdom1 = ,i am prud5t10 7,isa4 x4 #ac47 8,i am & none else besides me10 ,isa4 xlvii4 #aj4 ,x is su* a false imag9ation1 z 8,i am ( p]fect beauty10 8,i am & none else10 8,i am a god10 7,ezek4 xxvii4 #c4 & xxviii4 #b47 :i* swells & lifts up ! he>t4 ,n[ :at a va9 ?+ is x1 an inord9ate elevation ( ! he>t ^u a false misappreh5sion ( ! m9d8 ,! 8s\l :i* is lift$ up1 is n upright 9 him10 ,hab4 ii4 #d4 ,x mu/ be a tott]+ build+ t is f\nd$ on su* a gross mi/ake4 ,"s cov] _! pride ) ! pret5ce ( high spirit$ness1 & please !mselves 9 appreh5sions ( "s magnanimity & g5]osity4 ,b ! tru? is1 x is n true magnitude1 b a swell+ out ( ! sup]abundance ( pe/il5t hum\rs4 ,true greatness ( _s is inw>dly & ?r\gh\t solid1 firm f ! bottom1 & ! f\ndation ( x is tru?4 ,:i* ( ! two d ye ?9k ha? ! bett] _s1 he t calls du/1 du/1 & acc\nts ( dung z dung1 or he t1 ^u a false imag9ation1 ?9ks du/ & dung is gold & silv]1 e/eems himself a ri* man1 & raises up himself above o!rs8 ,humility is only true magnanimity1 = x digs d[n l[1 t x may set & e/abli% ! f\ndation ( true wor?4 ,x is true1 x is l[ly1 & b[s d[n l[4 ,b z ! wat] t comes f a height1 ! l[] x comes d[n ! high] x asc5ds up aga91 s ! humble _s1 ! l[] x fall 9 its own e/imation1 ! high] x is rais$ 9 real wor? & 9 ,god's e/imation4 8,he t humbles himself %all be exalt$1 & he t exalts himself %all be abas$10 ,matt4 xxiii4 #ab4 ,he is l a gr[+ tree1 ! deep] ! roots g d[n 9 ! e>?1 ! high] ! tree gr[s above gr\nd1 z ,jacob's ladd]1 ! foot ( x is fa/5$ 9 ! e>?1 b ! top ( x rea*es ! heav54 ,& ?is is ! sure way to asc5d to heav54 ,pride w\ld fly up ^u its own w+s4 ,b ! humble man w ent] at ! l[e/ /ep1 & s goes up by degrees1 & 9 ! end is made manife/4 ,pride cat*es a fall17#dbb7 & humility is rais$ on high2 x desc5d$ t x might asc5d4 8,a man's pride %all br+ him l[1 b hon\r %all uphold ! humble 9 _s10 ,prov4 xxix4 #bc4 8,pride goe? be=e de/ruction1 & an haughty _s be=e a fall40 ,b 8be=e hon\r is humility10 ,prov4 xvi4 #ah4 & xviii4 #ab4 ,! fir/ week ( creation1 z x 71 af=d$ two signal examples ( ?is wise p]mutation ( div9e ju/ice1 angels ca/ out ( heav51 & man out ( p>adise1 a high & wret*$ aim at wisdom br\ght bo? z l[ z hell4 ,! pride ( angels & m5 0 b ! ris+ up to a height1 or climb+ up a /eep to ! p9nacle ( glory1 t !y might cat* ! l[] fall4 ,b ! la/ week ( ! creation1 to speak s1 %all af=d u r>e & em95t demon/rations ( ! o!r1 poor1 wret*$1 & mis]able s9n]s lift$ up to heav5 by humility1 :5 angels 7 ?r[n d[n f heav5 = pride4 ,:at a /range sight1 an angel1 once s glori\s1 s l[1 & a s9n]1 once s wret*$ & mis]able1 s high6 ,truly may any man conclude )9 himself1 8,bett] x is to be ( an humble _s ) ! l[ly1 ?an to divide ! spoil ) ! pr\d10 ,prov4 xvi4 #ai4 ,happy l[l9ess1 t is ! f\ndation ( true highness6 8,b mis]able highness t is ! beg9n+ ( et]nal bas5ess40 8,bless$ are ! poor 9 _s1 = !irs is ! k+dom ( heav510 ,matt4 v4 #c4 ,bless$ness beg9s l[1 9 pov]ty ( _s4 ,& ,*ri/'s s]mon ^u bless$ness beg9s at x1 b x arises 9 ! end to ! ri*es ( a k+dom1 a heav5ly k+dom4 ,grace is ! se$ ( glory1 & pov]ty ( _s is ! se$1 fir/ dead be=e x be quick5$ to gr[ up 9 fruits4 ,& inde$ ! gra9 8is n quick5$ except x die10 7#a ,cor4 xv4 #cf7 & !n x gets a body1 & 8br+e? =? mu* fruit10 ,john xii4 #bd4 ,ev5 s1 grace is s[n into ! he>t1 b x is n quick5$ except x die 9 humility1 & !n ,god gives x a body1 :5 x spr+s up 9 o!r beautiful graces1 ( meekness1 pati5ce1 love1 c4 ,b ^! are nev] ripe till ! day t ! s\l get ! w>m beams ( heav51 be+ sep>at$ f ! body1 & !n is ! h>ve/ a ri* crop ( bless$ness4 ,hol9ess is ! ladd] to g up to happ9ess by1 or r our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ z adorn$ ) all ^! graces4 ,n[ ^! are ! /eps ( x1 m5tion$ ,matt4 v41 & ! l[e/ /ep t a s\l fir/ asc5ds to him by1 is pov]ty ( _s1 or humility4 ,& truly ! _s _c meet ) ,jesus ,*ri/ till he fir/ br+ x d[n l[1 because he ha? come s l[ himself1 z t no s\l c asc5d up to heav5 by him1 except !y b[ d[n to 8 l[l9ess1 & rise ^u t /ep4 ,n[ a man be+ ?us humbl$ 9 _s be=e ,god1 & "u 8 mighty h&1 he is only fit to obey ! apo/olic precept 8,be ye all ( y subject "o to ano!r10 #a ,pet4 v4 #e4 ,humility t[>ds m5 dep5ds ^u t pov]ty & self empty+ "u ,god's mighty h&1 v]4 #f4 ,x is only a l[ly he>t t c make ! back to b[1 & submit to o!rs ( :atsoev] quality1 & condesc5d to !m ( l[ degree1 ,rom4 xii4 #af1 ,eph4 v4 #ba4 ,b ! fe> ( ! ,"l humbl+ ! _s w easily set x z l[ z any o!r c put x4 ,?is is ! only basis & f\ndation ( ,*ri/ian submission & mod]ation4 ,x is n a complem5tal condesc5d5ce4 ,x consi/s n 9 an ext]nal %[ ( ge/ure & voice4 ,t is b an api% imitation4 ,& inde$ pride (t5 w palliate itself "u volunt>y %[s ( humility1 & c demean itself to undec5t & unseemly submissions to p]sons f> inf]ior1 b x is ! m de=m$ & hateful1 t x lurks "u "s %ad[s ( humility4 ,z an ape is ! m ugly & ill fav\r$ t x is lik] a man1 because x is n a man1 s vices h m de=mity 9 !m :5 !y put on ! g>b & viz>d ( virtue4 ,only x may appe> h[ beautiful a g>m5t true humility is1 :5 pride desires (t5 to be cov]$ ) ! appe>ance ( x1 to hide its nak$ness4 ,o h[ ri* a clo?+ is ! mean-l g>m5t ( humility & pov]ty ( _s6 8,be ye clo!d ) humility10 #a ,pet4 v4 #e4 ,x is ! ornam5t ( all graces4 ,x cov]s a man's nak$ness by uncov]+ ( x4 ,if a man _h all o!r end[m5ts1 ?is "o dead fly1 w\ld make all ! o9tm5t unsav\ry1 pride4 ,b humility is condim5tum virtutum1 z well z ve/im5tum47#dbc7 ,x seasons all graces1 & cov]s all infirmities4 ,g>m5ts are = ornam5t & necessity bo?4 ,truly ?is clo?+ is alike fit = bo?1 to adorn & beautify :atsoev] is excell5t1 & to hide or supply :atsoev] is defici5t3 ornam5tum et op]im5tum47#dbd7 ,! apo/le ,paul gives a solemn *>ge to ! ,romans 7,rom4 xii4 #c71 t no man %\ld ?9k high ( himself2 b sob]ly1 accord+ to ! measure ( fai? giv54 ,t extreme und]valu+ & d5ial ( all wor? 9 ourselves1 ?\gh x be suitable be=e ,god 7,luke xvii4 #f1 #g1 #aj1 ,prov4 xxx4 #b1 #c1 ,job xlii4 #f1 #a ,cor4 iii4 #g71 yet is uncomely & incongru\s be=e m54 ,humility do? n exclude all k ( any excell5cy 9 itself1 or defect 9 ano!r1 x c disc]n1 b ?is is ! wor? ( x3 t x ?9ks sob]ly ( ! "o1 & despises n ! o!r4 ,! humble man kn[s any advantage he has beyond ano!r1 b he is n wise 9 8 own conceit4 ,he looks n s mu* ^u t side ( ?+s1 8 own p]fections & o!rs' imp]fections4 ,t is v dang]\s4 ,b he ca/s 8 eye mo/ on ! o!r side1 8 own infirmities & o!rs' virtues1 8 wor/ "p & _! be/ "p1 & ?is makes up an equality or proportion4 ,:]e !re is inequality1 !re is a diff]5t measure ( gifts & graces1 !re are div]se fail+s & infirmity1 & degrees ( !m4 ,n[1 h[ %all s unequal memb]s make up "o body1 & jo9 unto "o h>moni\s be+1 except ?is proportion be kept1 t ! defects ( "o be made up by ! humility ( ano!r8 ,! diff]5ce & inequality is tak5 away ?is way1 by fix+ my eye mo/ ^u my own disadvantages & my bro!r's advantages4 ,if ,i be high] 9 any respect1 yet c]ta9ly ,i am l[] 9 "s1 & !re=e ! unity ( ! body may be pres]v$ by humility4 ,i w consid] 9 :at ,i come %ort1 & 9 :at ano!r excels1 & s ,i c condesc5d to !m ( l[ degree4 ,?is is ! sub/ance ( t :i* is subjo9$4 7,rom4 xii4 #af7 8,m9d n high ?+s1 b condesc5d to m5 ( l[ e/ate4 ,be n wise 9 y\r own conceits40 ,& ?is makes u meet 9 hon\r to pref] "o ano!r1 tak+ ourselves up 9 ! notion ( :at evil is 9 u1 & ano!r up 9 ! notion ( :at good is 9 him4 ,rom4 xii4 #aj1 8,be k9dly affection$ "o to ano!r1 ) bro!rly love1 9 hon\r pref]r+ "o ano!r40 ,?us !re may be an equality ( mutual respect & love1 :]e !re is an 9 equality ( gifts & graces1 !re may be "o measure ( *>ity1 :]e !re are diff]5t measures ( fai?1 because bo? neglect t diff]5ce1 & pit* ^u _! own evils & ano!r's good4 ,x is our cu/om to comp>e ourselves among ourselves1 & ! result ( t secret comp>ison is e/imation ( ourselves1 & despis+ o!rs4 ,we take our measure1 n by our own real & intr9sic qualifications1 b by ! /ature ( o!r m5's1 & if we f9d any disadvantage 9 o!rs1 or any pre-em95ce 9 ourselves1 9 su* a p>tial application & collation ( ourselves ) o!rs 7z readily self love1 if x f9d x n1 w fancy x71 !n we h a tacit gloriation )9 ourselves1 & a secret complac5cy 9 ourselves4 ,b ! humble ,*ri/ian d>es n make himself ( t numb]1 nor boa/ ( ?+s )\t 8 measure4 ,he d>e n ?9k himself good1 because1 det]ioribus melior1 8bett] ?an o!rs :o are worse40 ,b he judges himself by t intr9sic measure :i* ,god ha? di/ribut$ unto him1 & s f9ds reason ( sobriety & humility1 & !re=e he d>e n /ret* himself beyond 8 measure1 or g )\t 8 /ation & degree1 #b ,cor4 x4 #ab-ad4 ,humility makes a man comp>e himself ) ! be/1 t he may f9d h[ bad he himself is4 ,b pride measures by ! wor/1 t x may hide f a man 8 own imp]fections4 ,! "o takes a p]fect rule1 & f9ds itself no?+4 ,! o!r takes a crook$ rule1 & imag9es itself some?+4 ,b ?is is ! way t unity may be kept 9 ! body1 if all ! memb]s keep ?is me?od & ord]1 ! l[e/ to measure by him t is high]1 & ! high] to judge himself by him t is yet above him1 & he t is above all ! re/1 to comp>e ) ! rule ( p]fection1 & f9d himself fur!r %ort ( ! rule ?an ! l[e/ is bel[ him4 ,if our comp>isons did ?us asc5d1 we w\ld desc5d 9 humility1 & all ! diff]5t degrees ( p]sons w\ld meet 9 "o c5tre ( l[l9ess ( m9d4 ,b :ile our rule desc5ds1 our pride asc5ds4 ,! scripture holds out pride & self e/imation z ! root ( _m evils1 & humility z ! root ( _m good fruits among m54 8,only ?r\gh pride comes cont5tion10 ,prov4 xiii4 #aj4 ,!re is pride at lea/ 9 "o ( ! p>ties1 & (t5 9 bo?4 ,x makes "o man c>eless ( ano!r1 & out ( contempt n to /udy equity & righte\sness t[>ds him1 & x makes ano!r man impati5t ( receiv+ & be>+ an injury or disrespect4 ,:ile e man seeks to please himself1 ! cont5tion arises4 ,pride 9 bo? p>ties makes bo? /iff & inflexible to peace & equity1 & 9 ?is !re is a great deal ( folly4 ,=1 by ?is means1 bo? procure m real displeasure & dissatisfaction to _! own spirits4 8,b ) ! well advis$ is wisdom40 ,!y :o h discretion & judgm5t w n be s w$d$ to _! own conceits1 b t 9 humility !y c =be> & =give = peace' sake4 ,& ?\gh ?is seem h>% & bitt] at fir/1 to a passionate & di/emp]$ m9d1 yet ,o h[ sweet is x aft]6 ,!re is a great] sweetness & refre%m5t 9 ! peaceable condesc5d5ce ( a man's _s1 & 9 ! quiet pass+ by any injury1 ?an ! highe/ satisfaction t ev] rev5ge or cont5tion gave to any man4 8,:5 pride comes1 !n comes %ame1 b ) ! l[ly is wisdom10 ,prov4 xi4 #b4 ,pride gr[e? to maturity & rip5ess4 ,%ame is ne> h& x1 almo/ z ne> z ! h>ve/4 ,if pride come up1 %ame is 9 ! next rank beh9d x4 ,b !re is a great wisdom 9 l[l9ess4 ,t is1 ! hon\rable society t x walks 94 ,!re may be a secret connection betwe5 ?is & ! =m] v]se1 8div]s & false balances are abom9ation to ! ,"l1 b a j balance is 8 delight40 ,n[1 if x be s 9 su* l[ ?+s z m]*&ise1 h[ mu* m abom9able is a false spiritual balance 9 ! weigh+ ( ourselves6 ,pride ha? a false balance 9 its h&1 ! weight ( self love c>ries d[n ! "o scale by f>4 ,l[l9ess ( m9d is ! /ronge/ bond ( peace & *>ity4 ,x bani%es away /rife & va9 glory1 & makes ea* man to e/eem ano!r bett] ?an himself1 7,philip4 ii4 #c7 because ! humble man kn[s 8 own inside1 & only ano!r's outside4 ,n[ c]ta9ly ! outside is always bett] & m speci\s ?an ! inside1 & !re=e a humble man see+ no?+ b 8 neighb\r's outside1 & be+ acqua9t$ ?r\ghly ) 8 own inside1 he e/eems ano!r bett] ?an himself4 ,humility1 z x makes a man to ?9k well ( ano!r1 s x h9d]s him to speak evil ( 8 bro!r4 ,james iv4 ,he lays d[n ! gr\nd "w 9 ! #aj? v]se1 8,humble y\rselves 9 ! sight ( ! ,"l1 & he %all lift y up40 ,he raises 8 sup]/ructure1 v]ses #aa1 #ab3 8,speak n evil "o ( ano!r1 bre?r54 ,he t speake? evil ( 8 bro!r1 & judge? 8 bro!r1 speake? evil ( ! law1 & judge? ! law1 b if ?\ judge ! law1 ?\ art n a do] ( ! law1 b a judge4 ,!re is "o lawgiv]1 :o is able to save1 & to de/roy4 :o art ?\ t judge/ ano!r80 ,= truly ! v gr\nd ( evil speak+ ( t nature1 is "s advantage1 we conceive1 t may r$\nd to our own reputation1 by ! dim9ution ( ano!r's fame4 ,or1 because we are s %ort sight$ 9 ourselves1 !re=e we are %>p sight$ t[>ds o!rs1 & because we ?9k little ( our own faults1 we are ready to aggravate o!r m5's to an extremity4 ,b 9 s do+ we take ! place ( ! judge & law ^u u1 :i* judges o!rs1 & is judg$ by none4 ,s we judge o!rs1 & n ourselves4 ,nei!r w we suff] ourselves to be judg$ by o!rs4 ,?is is to make ourselves ! infallible rule1 to judge ! law4 ,humility levels m5 to a holy subjection & submission to ano!r1 )\t ! confusion ( _! diff]5t degrees & /ations4 ,x tea*es m5 to give t respect & reg>d to ev5 "o t is due to 8 place or wor?1 & to signify x 9 su* a way z may te/ify ! simplicity ( _! e/imation1 & s9c]ity ( _! respect4 ,eph4 v4 #ba1 8,submit y\rselves "o to ano!r 9 ! fe> ( ,god40 #a ,pet4 v4 #e1 8,all ( y be subject "o to ano!r1 & be clo!d ) humility40 ,n[1 if humility c put a man bel[ o!rs1 c]ta9ly x w make him endure pati5tly & will+ly to be plac$ 9 t same rank by o!rs4 ,:5 o!rs give him t place to sit into1 t he _h *os5 = himself1 w he conceive himself wrong$ & affront$1 ?\gh o!rs ab\t him ?9k s8 ,nay1 x is h>d to p]suade him ( an injury ( t k9d1 because ! appreh5sion ( su* an affront ha? = its f\ndation ! imag9ation ( "s excell5cy beyond o!rs1 :i* l[l9ess ha? raz$ out4 ,he ha? plac$ himself s l[ = e man's edification & in/ruction1 t o!rs c put him no l[]1 & !re he sits quietly & peaceably4 ,b5e qui latuit b5e vixit47#dbe7 ,affronts & injuries fly ov] him1 & light ^u ! tall] c$>s1 :ile ! %rubs are safe4 ,qui cadit 9 plano1 7vix hoc tam5 ev5it ipsum17 ,sic cadit1 ut tacta surg]e possit humo47#dbf7 ,he sits s l[1 t he _c fall l[]1 s a humble man's fall ^u ! gr\nd is no fall inde$1 b 9 ! appreh5sion ( o!rs1 b x is a heavy & bruis+ fall f (f ! t[] ( self conceit4 ,n[ ! example t is giv5 u1 8,le>n ( me10 is c]ta9ly ( great] =ce to p]suade a man to ?is humble1 compos$1 & quiet temp] ( _s1 ?an all ! rules 9 ! _w4 ,t ! ,son ( ,god %\ld come d[n & act x be=e our eyes1 & ca/ u a patt]n ( humility & meekness1 if ?is d n prevail to humble ! he>t1 ,i "k n :at c4 ,inde$ ?is root ( bitt]ness1 :i* is 9 all m5's he>ts by nature1 is v h>d to pluck up1 yea1 :5 o!r we$s ( corruption are extirpat$ ?is poisonable "o1 pride gr[e? ! fa/]1 & roots ! deep]4 ,suppose a man %\ld be /ript nak$ ( all ! g>m5ts ( ! old man1 ?is w\ld be c]ta9ly ne>e/ 8 sk9 & la/ to put (f4 ,x is s pe/il5t an evil1 t x gr[s 9 ! glass w9d[ z well z on ! dunghill &1 :i* is /range1 x c spr+ out ( ! he>t1 & take moi/ure & alim5t f humility1 z well z f o!r graces4 ,a man is 9 haz>d to wax pr\d t he is n pr\d1 & to be high m9d$ because he is l[ly4 ,!re=e1 x is n good to reflect mu* ^u our own graces1 no m ?an = a man to eat mu* honey4 ,i "k n any antidote s sov]eign z ! example ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 to cure ?is evil1 & he himself (t5 proposes ?is receipt to 8 disciples1 7,john xiii4 #ac-ag7 8,ye call me ,ma/] & ,"l1 & ye say well1 = s ,i am4 ,if ,i !n1 y\r ,"l & ,ma/]1 h wa%$ y\r feet ye also ought to wa% "o ano!r's feet4 ,= ,i h giv5 y an example1 t ye %\ld d z ,i h done to y4 ,v]ily1 v]ily1 ,i say unto y1 ! s]vant is n great] ?an 8 "l1 nei!r he t is s5t great] ?an he t s5t him4 ,if ye "k ^! ?+s1 happy are ye if ye d !m40 ,matt xi4 #bi1 #cj1 8,take my yoke ^u y1 & le>n ( me1 = ,i am meek & l[ly 9 he>t & ye %all f9d re/ unto y\r s\ls4 ,= my yoke is easy1 & my burd5 is light40 ,matt4 xx4 #bg1 #bh1 8,& :osoev] w be *ief among y1 let him be y\r s]vant4 ,ev5 z ! ,son ( man came n to be m9i/]$ unto1 b to m9i/]1 & to give 8 life a ransom = _m40 ,might n t s\nd always 9 our e>s1 ! s]vant is n above 8 "l1 ! 8,son ( man came n to be m9i/]$ unto1 b to m9i/]80 ,o ^: _s w\ld n t compose8 ,:at appreh5sion ( wrong w\ld x n comp5sate8 ,:at flame ( cont5tion ab\t wor? & respect w\ld x n qu5*8 ,:at noise ( tumultu\s passions w\ld x n sil5ce8 ,!re=e1 ! apo/le ( ! ,g5tiles prescribes ?is m$ic9e1 7,phil4 ii4 #e-h7 8,let ?is m9d be 9 y1 :i* 0 also 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus :o1 be+ 9 ! =m ( ,god1 ?\ght x n robb]y to be equal ) ,god1 b made himself ( no reputation1 & took ^u him ! =m ( a s]vant1 & 0 made 9 ! lik5ess ( m51 & be+ f\nd 9 fa%ion z a man1 he humbl$ himself1 & became ob$i5t unto dea?1 ev5 ! dea? ( ! cross40 ,if he did humble himself out ( *>ity1 :o 0 s high1 h[ %\ld we humble ourselves1 bo? out ( *>ity & necessity1 :o are s l[6 ,if we knew ourselves1 x 7 no /range ?+ t we 7 humble1 ! evid5ce ( tru? w\ld extort x f u4 ,b "h is ! wond]1 t he :o knew himself to be equal to ,god1 %\ld not)/&+ become l[] ?an m51 t ! ,"l ( all %\ld become ! s]vant ( all1 & ! ,k+ ( glory make himself ( no reputation6 ,t he pleas$ to come d[n l[e/1 :o knew himself to be ! highe/ ( all1 no necessity c\ld p]suade x1 b *>ity & love ha? done x4 ,n[1 !n1 h[ mon/r\s & ugly a ?+ mu/ pride be aft] ?is6 ,t ! du/ %\ld raise itself1 & a worm swell1 t wret*$1 mis]able man %\ld be pr\d1 :5 x please ! glori\s ,god to be humble1 t absolute necessity %all n con/ra9 to ?is1 t simple love p]suad$ him to6 ,h[ do? ?is height5 & elevate humility1 t su* an "o gives out himself1 n only z ! tea*]1 b z ! patt]n ( x4 8,le>n ( me1 = ,i am meek & l[ly 9 he>t1 & ye %all f9d re/ unto y\r s\ls40 ,,sev]al ,,s]mons ,,^u ,,! ,,mo/ ,,important ,,subjects ,,( ,,practical ,,religion4 ,! ,publi%] ,to ,! ,read]4 ,!re are no s]mons ,i "k ( any div9e or pa/or 9 ?is k+dom1 t h be5 m frequ5tly pr9t$1 or m univ]sally read & e/eem$1 ?an ! elegant & judici\s disc\rses ( ,mr4 ,b9n+1 :i* 7 publi%$ aft] 8 dea?1 at diff]5t times1 9 f\r small volumes4 ,z !re 0 a great dem& = ^! valuable writ+s1 ab\t tw5ty six ye>s ago2 s ^! pr9t$ copies ( !m 7 comp>$ ) 8 own manuscript copy n[ 9 my h&1 c>efully revis$1 & !n pr9t$1 9 a l>ge #dto ( #fda pages1 by ,rob]t ,flem+1 ,pr9t] at ,ed9burgh1 9 ! ye> #agce1 to :i* 0 prefix$ a %ort acc\nt ( 8 ,life1 *iefly tak5 f ! l>ge memoirs ( 8 ,life1 t ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,rob]t ,m',w>d1 "s "t m9i/] ( ! gospel at ,glasg[1 wrote1 9 a long lett] to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,james ,coleman1 ,m9i/] ( ! gospel at ,sluys 9 ,fl&]s1 :o translat$ ,mr4 ,b9n+'s ,s]mons into ,high ,dut*1 & pr9t$ !m = ! b5efit ( ! ,*ri/ian congregations 9 ,holl& & ,fl&]s4 ,"s ( ! mo/ memorable p>ticul>s ( ?is great man's life h be5 also publi%$1 anno #agec1 by ! rev]5d1 le>n$1 & indu/ri\s ,mr4 ,john ,wesley1 late ,fell[ ( ,l9coln college1 ,ox=d1 9 8 ,*ri/ian ,libr>y1 :i* conta9s ab\t fifty volumes 9 #hvo ( ,extracts f1 & ,abridgm5ts (1 ! *oice/ pieces ( practical ,div9ity1 we h pr9t$ 9 our language4 ,x is prefix$ to ,mr4 ,b9n+'s ,s]mons ^u ! fir/ & "p ( ! second *apt]s ( ! fir/ ,epi/le ( ,john1 9 ! #bi? volume ( t useful "w47#dbg7 ,mr4 ,b9n+'s elegant & judici\s ,treatise ( ,*ri/ian ,love 0 fir/ pr9t$ f a manuscript 9 my h&1 at ,ed9burgh1 #agdc1 9 an octavo pamphlet ( =ty-sev5 pages1 9 %ort pr9t1 by ,rob]t ,flem+1 to :i* he ha? prefix$ a %ort preface4 ,& ! publi%] tells u1 8,t he _h revis$ ab\t tw5ty f\r s]mons1 ^u v edify+ & pr(itable subjects1 to pr9t 9 a sep>ate volume1 f :i* !y 8 read]s %\ld receive z great improvem5t & satisfaction1 z f any ( 8 pr9t$ treatises1 :i* e p]son may easily discov] f ! /yle & language to be ,mr4 ,b9n+'s g5u9e compositions1 z 8 mann] ( writ+ c sc>cely be imitat$ by any o!r p]son40 ,^! s]mons 7 c>efully transcrib$ "s little "t ago1 & revis$ by ! assi/ance ( a fri5d1 & are n[ pr9t$ 9 ?is small volume4444 ,& n to deta9 ! read] fur!r f ! s]i\s & c&id p]usal ( ?is book1 ,i %all only add1 t ,i h fai?fully transcrib$ ^! s]mons f ! manuscript copy )\t ! smalle/ alt]ation ( 8 s5tim5ts4 ,i h endeav\r$ to rectify a few grammatical errors ( ! transcrib]s & ! old =m ( spell+1 & alt]$ a few words n n[ us$ 9 our mod]n s]mons1 = words ( ! same mean+4 ,z ,i h add$ sev]al s]mons ( ?is au?or ^u ! k+dom ( ,god1 :i* ,i transcrib$ s9ce ! proposals ( ?is book 7 pr9t$1 s ,i c\ld n ins]t ! s]mons ^u ,acts xxvi4 #ah2 ,acts xiv4 #aa1 #ab1 )\t almo/ d\bl+ ! price1 :i* ,i fe>$ w\ld n be agreeable to "s ( ! enc\rag]s ( ?is "w4 ,i int5d to put ! o!r s]mons ,i h transcrib$1 or may yet copy1 into ! h&s ( "s fri5ds to revise be=e !y be pr9t$2 z also ,mr4 ,m',w>d's ,life ( ?is wor?y g5tleman1 tak5 f 8 own pap]s4444 ,x is my s9c]e wi%1 t all ! read]s ( ?is book may be build$ up 9 spiritual wisdom & goodness unto et]nal life4 ,br\/]l&1 ,septemb] #ab?1 #agfj ,s]mon ,i4 #a ,john iii4 #bc4--8;,& ?is is 8 comm&m5t1 ,t we %\ld believe on ! "n ( 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/1 & love "o ano!r40 ,x is a common doctr9e (t5 decl>$ unto y1 t ! mo/ "p ( ^? :o he> ! gospel d run1 9 _! pret5d$ c\rse to heav51 ei!r ^u a rock ( da%+ disc\ragem5t1 or ! s&s ( s9k+ presumption4 ,^! are 9 all m5's m\?s2 & no "q !y are v dang]\s1 s haz>d\s1 z _m fools make %ipwreck ei!r ( ! fai?1 or a good consci5ce1--( ! fai?1 by runn+ ^u & da%+ ^u ! rock1--( a good consci5ce1 by sitt+ d[n ^u ! quicks&4 ,b ,i fe> t :i* is commonly confess$ by all is cordially believ$ by few1 & s1 little reg>d$ 9 our c\rse & conv]sation4 ,all ,*ri/ians pret5d to be mak+ a voyage heav5-w>d1 & t is only home-w>d4 ,n[ ! gospel is giv5 u to direct our c\rse1 & tea* u h[ to /e] betwe5 ^! two haz>ds1 bo? safely & surely4 ,?is is ! %ore t %all guide u1 & conduct to our int5d$ hav51 t is heav51 if we set our compass by x1 & /e] our c\rse accord+ly4 ,yet /range x is to behold ! inf9ite w&]+s & errors ( m51 on ! "o h& or ! o!r3--"s presum+ ^u ! news ( m]cy1 & ! s\nd ( ,god's grace1 to walk aft] ! imag9ation ( _! own he>ts1 & to live & cont9ue 9 s91 = :i* ,*ri/ di$1 t he might r$eem u f x1 fancy+ a possibility ( liv+ 9 s91 & escap+ wra?1 & s abus+ ! t5d] ( grace to promote lic5ti\sness2--o!rs1 aga91 appreh5d+ ! wra? ( ,god1 & _! j des]v+s1 abus+ ! notion ( ,god's ju/ice1 & ! p]fection ( 8 hol9ess1 to ! prejudice ( ! glory ( 8 grace & m]cy1 & _! own salvation4 ,?is is c]ta9ly ! cunn+ sleight ( ,satan1 ) ! deceitfulness & ignorance ( our own he>ts1 t leads m51 & sometimes "o & ! same man1 at div]se times1 to contr>y misappreh5sions ( div9e tru?s4 ,! w9d ( temptation gets fires to "o corn] ( ! h\se & !n to ano!r1 & sometimes ov]-p]suades ! notion ( m]cy1 & ano!r "t ov]/ret*es ! appreh5sion ( 8 ju/ice2 & yet 9 effect !re is no true p]suasion ( any ( !m1 b a cl\d or %ad[ is appreh5d$ in/ead ( !m4 ,n[ ,i say1 !re is "o cure = bo? ^!1--! "r appreh5sion ( ! gospel 9 its entire & :ole sum1 ! "r uptak+ ( ! light :i* %9es 9 a d>k place1 & is giv5 to lead u to our place ( re/--to h a complete model1 & a %ort summ>y ( ! gospel1 always 9 our he>t & eye4 ,= truly x is ! appreh5d+ ( p>cels ( div9e tru?1 :i* leads m5 into su* opposite mi/akes & c\rses4 ,to rem$y ?is1 we h "s brief compreh5sive models ( ! gospel set d[n by ! ,holy ,gho/1 & none 9 bett] t]ms ?an ?is "h3 8,?is is 8 comm&m5t1 t ye believe10 c4 ,y h x 9 two words1 fai? & love4 ,?is is ! =m ( s\nd words :i* we %\ld hold fa/1 #b ,tim4 i4 #ac4 ,?is is ! m\ld ( doctr9e deliv]$ by ,*ri/ & 8 ,apo/les4 ,x is ! sep>ation ( ^! two 9 "s m5's fancy1 t leads too _m 9 su* pa?s ( de/ruction4 ,truly !y c z little be divid$ z ! sun's light & heat1 b ! motions & %ad[s ( !m may1 & x is ! foll[+ ! %ad[s ( "s ( !m :i* %ipwrecks s\ls4 ,n[ n only ! common multitude ( ! he>]s ( ! gospel are 9 haz>d ( ?is1 b ev5 ,god's own *ildr51 :o h believ$ 9 him4 ,! tak+ up ( ^! ?+s ap>t1 creates ! he>t mu* tr\ble & p]plexity1 & occasione? mu* s9 & /umbl+4 ,i d ?9k x is ! ignorance & adv]t5cy ( ?is conjunction1 t makes our case bo? m sad & s9ful ?an o!rwise x w\ld be4 ,& ^! two inde$ h a mutual influ5ce ^u "o ano!r1 loos+ re9s to s9 m freely1 = x unque/ionably di/urbs ! s\l's peace1 & procures x mu* bitt]ness4 ,& aga91 ! quitt+ hold ( ! promise ( grace 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 & ! indulg+ our own sad & sull5 appreh5sions1 _c b 9 ! issue disable ! s\l f ! duties ( love1 & expose x unto ! viol5ce ( e temptation4 ,z ^! two d mutually /r5g!n "o ano!r1 ! fai? ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ! lively appreh5sion ( 8 grace & goodness1 s !y are ! mo/ noble & effectual p]suasives to live unto him1 & to walk 9 love4 ,besides1 fai? is ! mean & way :i* ,god ha? appo9t$ to convoy 8 influ5ce unto ! s\l2 & !n aga91 love c>ry+ itself actively 9 duties to ,god & m51 be/irr+ itself = ,god & ^? :o are belov$ ( ,god1 x br+s 9 a supply to fai?1 & returns by a /raight compass to ! spr+ f :5ce x fir/ issu$1 & increases x /ill m4 ,believ+ on ! "n ( ! ,son s5ds =? ! /ream ( holy affection to him1 & all begott5 ( ! ,fa!r1 & ?is returns aga9 by ! circuit ( ob$i5ce to 8 comm&s & submission to 8 easy yoke1 to unbosom itself 9 ! f\nta9 f :5ce x fir/ issu$2 & :]eas fai? 0 at fir/ "o simple s\l adh]5ce to a ,savi\r1 & a he>ty embrac+ ( him1 ?is accession ( ! fruits ( x exalts x unto t height ( assurance1 & gives t evid5ce :i* x want$2 & fai? be+ ?us /r5g!n$1 & root$1 & built up to ! top ( assurance ( ,god's grace1 love1 & salvation1 x becomes m able to be> ! yoke ( 8 comm&s1 :i* are n griev\s4 ,! spr+ ( believ+1 ?us swell$ by ! concurr5ce ( s _m /reams1 x breaks =? ! m1 & s5ds out m love & delight 9 ,god1 & m *>ity1 compassion1 & meekness t[>ds m54 ,& ?is is ! circle & r\nd ,*ri/ianity runs1 until t day come t ! head-spr+ ( fai? %all be obscur$ & %rivell$ up 9 ! great sea ( ! love ( ,god1 :i* %all ov]fl[ all ! sa9ts' graces 9 due "t1 :5 we %all see ,god face to face4 ,?is is a true ,*ri/ian1 :i* ?is apo/le s belov$ ( ,god describes4 ,"h is "o "u a comm&m5t1 & n above x1 z "s fondly conceive4 ,he is a keep] ( 8 comm&s1 & a do] ( ^! ?+s :i* are pleasant 9 ,god's sight4 ,?is is no legal notion1 if x be "r tak54 ,x is n ! bondage ( ! creature to be "u ! comm& ( ,god1 truly x is ! beauty & lib]ty ( a reasonable s\l4 ,"s speak ( all subjection unto a law z slav]y1 b is x n an inf9itely great] slav]y to be at lib]ty to s91 & s]ve our own lu/s8 ,o wret*$ & base lib]ty6 ! ,son inde$ makes u truly free1 & t f s92 & he is truly a ,r$eem] :o r$eems u f all iniquity1 ,john viii4 #cb2 ,psal4 cxxx4 ult42 ,tit4 ii4 #ad4 ,b ?is comm&m5t "h spok5 (1 w\ld n inde$ be gospel1 unless !re 0 a prior comm&1 a bright] precept1 giv5 by ! ,fa!r to ! ,son4 ,i f9d two comm&s giv5 by ! ,fa!r1 & receiv$ by ! ,son1 :i* two y may conjo9 & make "o (1 z "h fai? & love are made "o comm&m5t4 ,! fir/ is1 ,john x4 #ah1 8,i lay d[n my life ( myself1 no man take? x f me4 ,?is comm&m5t h ,i receiv$ f my ,fa!r1 & no o!r40 ,john xii4 #di1 #ej1 8,! ,fa!r gave me a comm&m5t1 :at ,i %\ld say & speak1 & ,i "k t 8 comm&m5t is life ev]la/+40 ,?is is m expressly & cle>ly set d[n1 ,john vi4 #ci1 #dj1 8,?is is ! ,fa!r's w t s5t me1 t ( all t he gave me ,i %\ld lose none1 b raise !m up at ! la/ day4 ,?is is ! w ( him t s5t me1 t e "o :i* see? ! ,son1 & believe? on him1 %\ld h ev]la/+ life40 ,"h1 !n1 belov$ 9 ! ,"l1 is ! f\ndation ( our hope1 & t :i* makes all comm&m5ts giv5 by ,god to u to come "u a gospel notion1 t :i* makes ,*ri/'s yoke easy1 & 8 burd5 light1 & 8 comm&s n griev\s4 ,! great comm&m5t 0 impos$ ^u our ,savi\r4 ,! great weight ( t wra? due to our s9s 0 put ^u 8 %\ld]s4 ,?is 0 ! ,fa!r's w1 t he %\ld lay d[n 8 life = 8 %eep2 ?is comm& he receiv$ will+ly1 & obey$ fai?fully & fully4 ,& by 8 ob$i5ce to ?is1 t great obligation to satisfy ,god's ju/ice1 & pay a ransom = our s\ls is tak5 (f u2 inasmu* z he di$1 ju/ice _c come & dem& x at our h&4 ,n[1 !re=e1 !re is ano!r comm&m5t giv5 to ,*ri/1 :i* directly conc]ns u1 & x is ?is 9 sub/ance3 8,i w & comm& t ?\ :o ha/ come 9 ! place ( s9n]s1 & resolve/ to die = !m1 t ?\ give et]nal life to :om ?\ wilt1 ev5 to z _m z believe 9 ?y "n2 ,i give to !e ! absolute disposal ( life & dea?2 ,i comm& !e to prea* life ev]la/+ to all pi\s s\ls1 t %all flee unto !e ^u ! appreh5sion ( ! dang] ( dea?1 & t ?\ be/[ t life ^u !m1 & raise !m up at ! la/ day to be p>tak]s ( x40 ,?is is ! commission ! ,fa!r gave to ! ,son1 a sweet commission = poor s9n]s1 & ! *>t] ( our salvation4 ,& = ?is err& he 0 ano9t$ ) ! ,holy ,_s1 & s5t into ! _w2 nay1 ! commission ext5ds fur!r ?an grace1 ev5 to et]nal glory also4 ,*ri/ has receiv$ comm&m5t ( ! ,fa!r1 to give rep5tance & remission ( s91 bo? to give fai?1 & love1 & all o!r graces1 else x 7 defective4 ,?us ,*ri/ comes in/ruct$ to ! _w4 ,he lays op5 8 commission 9 prea*+ ! gospel4 ,he obeys ! fir/ comm&m5t 9 8 own p]son1 by (f]+ up himself ^u ! cross a sacrifice = s9s1 & he is ab\t ! fulfill+ ! next comm&m5t1 t is1 ! giv+ life to !m t believe3 & t he may accompli% x1 hav+ asc5d$ himself unto heav5 to int]c$e = u1 he also s5t 8 ambassadors into ! _w1 to :om he ha? committ$ ! ^w ( reconciliation1 & he gives !m commission to publi% & proclaim ?is comm&m5t 9 8 own "n4 ,?is is 8 comm&1 t ye 8believe on ! "n ( 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/40 ,& ?is we d proclaim 9 8 "n1 s9ce he has gott5 a comm&m5t to give life ev]la/+ to believ]s4 ,?is1 !n1 is 8 *>ge to y1 to come & receive x f him4 ,come & embrace him1 & ye %all h life & all 9 him4 ,?is is ! h>de/ & heavie/ burd5 he imposes ^u y1 ! weight ( y\r life & salvation he ha? tak5 ^u himself4 ,b ,o6 n[ come & lay hold on him1 :o is ?us (f]$ unto y4 ,"k t y are lo/ & undone 9 y\rselves1 consid] ! impossibilities y lie "u to escape 8 wra?4 ,behold ! ang] ( ,god hang+ ov] y\r head1 ready to be reveal$ 9 flam+ fire1 & a tempe/u\s cl\d ( et]nal mis]y4 ,w ye consid] t ye are born heirs ( wra?8 ,y\r natural inh]itance is 9 ! lake ( fire2 & :atsoev] y\r end[m5ts by nature1 or y\r privileges by bir? be1 no?+ %all exeem y f ?is4 ,%all n !n ?is ,savi\r be welcome to y8 ,= truly fai? is b a cordial salutation & embracem5t ( our bless$ ,r$eem]4 ,! s\l br+s him into ! h\se1 & makes him welcome1 & he is /&+ ready to come 9 to y\r he>t1 & to br+ 9 salvation ) him4 ,n[ :atev] s\l ha? obey$ ?is comm&m5t by belief ( ! tru?1 & receiv+ ( ,*ri/ into ! he>t1 !re is b "o comm&m5t beh9d1 & x is n griev\s1 viz41 love me1 & love "o ano!r2 love me1 & live unto me4 ,?is is an easy yoke2 & !re is good reason = x1 ?\gh x _h nev] be5 requir$ to love him1 & live to him1 :o lov$ n 8 life unto ! dea? = u4 ,!re is m5tion made only ( bro!rly love "h1 b c]ta9ly ! o!r love to ,god fl[+ f ! s5se ( 8 love1 is ! "r w+ ( ! s\l1 & bro!rly love ! left2 & by ^! ! pi\s s\l m\nts up to heav5 ) ! w+s ( an eagle4 ,! love ( our bro!r is b ! fruit & consequ5t ( ?is love1 b x is set d[n z a probation1 & cle> evid5ce ( ! love ( ,god 9 our s\ls4 ,love is comm&$ z ! v sum & sub/ance ( ! :ole law1 z ! f\nta9 ( all o!r duties4 ,?+s are compact$ 9 _! causes1 & lie hid )9 ! virtue ( !m4 ,truly ?is is ! way to p]suade & con/ra9 y to all ! duties ( godl9ess & righte\sness1 ( piety t[>ds ,god1 & *>ity t[>ds m51--if once we c\ld fa/5 ?is *a9 ( affection ^u y\r he>ts1 & engage y\r s\ls by love to ,god & man4 ,we _c b beat ! air1 :ile we seek to p]suade y to ! s]i\s practice ( religi\s duties1 ( pray] 9 secret & 9 y\r families1 ( read+ & m$itation ^u ! ^w1 ( sanctify+ ! ,sabba?1 ( deal+ ju/ly & mod]ately ) all m51 ( sobriety & temp]ance 9 y\r conv]sation1 ( d5y+ ungodl9ess & worldly lu/s1 ( walk+ humbly ) ,god & t[>ds m51 ( re/ra9+ & subdu+ y\r inord9ate lu/s & passions2 ,i say1 x is almo/ 9 va9 to press ^! ?+s ^u y1 or expect !m f y1 till once ! ,_s ( p[] & love ent] into y\r he>ts2 & inde$ ! _s ( love is a p[]ful _s1 ! love ( ,god possess+ ! he>t )91 _c b con=m all )9 & )\t to 8 love & good pleasure4 ,love only c d ^! ?+s :i* are pleasant 9 8 sight1 = x do? !m pleasantly1 he>tily1 & *e]fully2 & ,god loves a *e]ful giv]1 a *e]ful wor%ipp]4 ,bro!rly love is r express$1 because little or n at all /udi$ by ! mo/ "p4 ,o!r duties to ,god1 if m5 come n up 9 practice to !m1 yet !y approve !m 9 _! s\l & m9d4 ,b !re is sc>ce a notion ( ! obligation ( *>ity & love t[>ds our bre?r51 yea1 n s mu* z 9 ! m9ds ( ,*ri/ians1 let be 9 _! practice4 ,x is ! special comm& :i* ,*ri/ left to 8 disciples :5 he 0 go+ away1 ,john xiii4 #ce4 ,b1 alas6 we h =gott5 x1 x is s long s9ce4 ,s]mon ,,ii4 #a ,john iii4 #bc4--8,?is is 8 comm&m5t1 t10 c4 ,we commonly make _m rules 9 religion1 & turn x into a labori\s art1 full ( intricate que/ions1 precepts1 & cont5tions4 ,z !re ha? be5 a great deal ( vanity 9 ! conception ( speculative div9ity1 by a multitude ( va9 & un$ify+ que/ions :i* h no pr(it 9 !m1 or are b5eficial to !m t are occupi$ !re91 b only h /irr$ up /rife & envy1 & rais$ ! flame ( cont5tion 9 ! ,*ri/ian _w2 s ,i fe> t practical div9ity is no less vitiat$ & spoil$ 9 ?is age among/ true ,*ri/ians 7by _m p]plex$ cases relat+ to e condition71 ?an ! o!r among ! s*oolm54 ,h]eby x seems to me1 t ,*ri/ & 8 apo/les did n suppose x to be s p]plex$ a bus9ess z we n[ d make x2 nei!r did ! he>]s we>y !mselves or o!rs ) s _m v>i\s objections aga9/ ! practice ( ! fundam5tal comm&m5t ( ! gospel1 believ+ 9 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,! pla9 nature ( ! gospel be+ hold5 =? & receiv$1 ,i am p]suad$1 0 & is able 7l ! sun aris+ 9 brightness7 to dispel & scatt] all ^! mi/s & cl\ds :i* d arise bo? 9 ! "o & o!r1 f ignorance at fir/1 & :i* are elevat$ to a great] height by ! cu/om ( ! times4 ,! matt]1 my bre?r51 is n s d>k z y make x4 ,"h x is pla9ly & simply express$3 8,?is is 8 comm&m5t1 t ye believe 9 ! "n ( 8 ,son20 & !n1 8love "o ano!r40 ,ye all "k t we _h comm&m5ts giv5 u by ,god1 :i* 7 by nature impress$ on ! he>t ( man2 b by 8 fall into s91 ! tables ( ! law 7:i* ,i may say 7 9 ,adam's m9d & he>t1 und]/&+ & affection71 ^? two tables 7 brok5 9 ! fall1 & s9ce !re c\ld be no ob$i5ce1 because ( ignorance & p]v]sion1 ! tables break+ 9 pieces1 _! ruptures h produc$ ^! two opposite pr9ciples4 ,! fall ( man ha? brok5 8 m9d1 & s d>k5$ 8 und]/&+1 & brok5 8 w1 & put x 9 a wrong set4 ,?is appo9t$ x1 set x 9 a po/ure ( enmity aga9/ ,god4 ,h[ev]1 we are by ?is fall utt]ly disabl$ to /& up be=e ,god 9 acceptable ob$i5ce4 ,!re is no man brea?+1 h[ blameless soev] he be be=e ! _w1 b mu/ fall d[n z guilty be=e ,god 9 _m ?+s1 yea1 9 all ?+s4 ,b ! law be+ ?us oblit]at$ out ( m5's consci5ces1 z he lo/ ability to obey1 s he lo/ almo/ all consci5ce ( s9 & disob$i5ce4 ,he n kn[+ 8 *>ge & obligation1 c\ld n accuse himself = fall+ 9 rebellion4 ,!re=e x pleas$ ! ,"l to cause ! law to be writt5 9 tables ( /one 9 m\nt ,s9ai4 ,he transcribes ! comm&m5ts ov] aga91 t all ! _w may see _! obligation1 & h[ inf9itely %ort !y h come 9 _! subjection1 & h[ j _! condemnation may be4 ,= ?is purpose1 ! ,"l causes proclaim ! old bond 9 ! e>s ( m5 ) great maje/y & au?ority1 z x became ! ,lawgiv]1 t all may become guilty1 & /op _! m\? be=e ,god1 ,rom4 iii4 #ai4 ,he w\ld once h all m5 kn[+ t !y are "u inf9ite brea*es ( 8 comm&m5ts1 t !y may see !mselves also subject to 8 judgm5t4 ,n[1 :at d y ?9k ( a s\l t /&s at ! foot ( ?is m\nta91 & he>s a dreadful accusation read aga9/ x1 to all :i* ! consci5ce )9 mu/ subscribe unto1 & bo? toge!r pron\nce ! p]son guilty & liable to et]nal puni%m5t8 ,i say1 :at c su* a s\l d1 :o has ) trembl+ he>d 8 voice8 ,satisfaction !re _c be giv5 = an inf9ite (f5ce aga9/ an inf9ite nature4 ,! curse & s5t5ce :i* 0 ! sanction & confirmation ( ?is comm&m5t is j1 & !re appe>s no way h[1 )\t violation ( ,god's ju/ice1 x c be repeal$4 ,ob$i5ce to ^! comm&m5ts is n[ bo? impossible & unpr(itable2--impossible1 ,i say1 because ( ! weakness & wick$ness ( ! fle%1 t has no ability nor will+ness b to (f5d & disobey2 & unpr(itable1 because x _c at all relax ! =m] s5t5ce ( condemnation4 ,n[ ob$i5ce1 be+ a pres5t duty1 _c pay old debts1 or satisfy = our =m] rebellions1 & s x mu/ leave a man to se5 condemnation4 ,i fe> ?is is a puzzle t all consci5ces mu/ come unto "h1 or else:]e4 ,"h is a /rait inde$4 ,b yet !re is an enl>gem5t1 !re is a way f\nd out ( br++ ! s\l out ( ! miry clay1 & deep pit ( mis]y2 & x is ?is1 ,god ha? f\nd out a ransom = himself1 )\t our procurem5t1 or cons5t1 or k4 ,he ha? provid$ a satisfaction to 8 ju/ice 9 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,hav+ laid ^u him our iniquities1 he exacts ( him our des]v$ puni%m5t1 & makes him a curse :o knew no s94 ,n[ ?is be+ done1 ! ,"l s5ds =? to all poor s9n]s :o are trembl+ at m\nt ,s9ai ?is proclamation1--?is is my la/ & mo/ p]emptory comm&1 t ye believe 9 ! "n ( my ,son ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,?is is my well-belov$ ,son1 9 :om ,i am well-pleas$1 he> ye him4 ,h ye he>d me ! lawgiv] condemn+ y8 ,n[ g & he> him1 ! ,m$iator & ,savi\r1 absolv+ y1 = ,i h committ$ all judgm5t unto him4 ,?\gh ,i pron\nce ! s5t5ce 9 ?is _w aga9/ y1 yet ,i h committ$ all ! execution ( x to him1 & if y come to him1 y may prev5t x4 ,y h brok5 all my =m] comm&m5ts1 & ,i h pron\nc$ a s5t5ce aga9/ y = t4 ,b n[ ,i give a new comm&m5t in/ead ( all ! =m]1 :i* if y obey1 !n ! s5t5ce ( dea? is relax$4 ,y :o _c obey ! law & give satisfaction 9 y\r own p]sons1 ,i *>ge y to flee unto my ,son ,*ri/1 :o ha? giv5 me full satisfaction bo? to ! curse1 by suff]+1 & to ! comm&1 by ob$i5ce1 & lay hold on 8 righte\sness z y\r own1 & 9 him ye are ju/ifi$1 & deliv]$ f all ^! s5t5ces & h>d writ+s aga9/ y4 ,i give a new comm&m5t z ! cure & rem$y ( all brok5 comm&m5ts4 ,believe on ?is "n1 9 :i* is salvation4 ,take 8 ob$i5ce & suff]+ = y\r cure1 & pres5t me ) t1 ,i %all be z well satisfi$ z ) y\r own p]sonal satisfaction4 ,?is n[ is v pla9 bus9ess4 ,all comm&s are brok54 ,!re is yet "o publi%$ 9 ! gospel to help all1 & x is 9 sub/ance to embrace & welcome ,jesus ,*ri/ = all1 to seek our life & salvation 9 him1 to take him z a prie/ to (f] sacrifice = u1 & expiate our s9s1 & to come to him z a prophet to seek wisdom & illum9ation1 & all grace f him2 to *oose him z our ,k+1 h5ce=? to submit to 8 easy yoke ( gov]nm5t4 ,n[ ,i say !re w be no m debates ab\t ?is4 ,w ye yet dispute :e!r ye may believe or n8 ,w ye inquire aft] ?is :e!r y h a w>rant or n8 ,truly su* a "q w\ld occasion mu* jeal\sy & provocation among m54 ,if a man _h signifi$ z mu* will+ness by comm&1 by invitation1 by reque/1 by frequ5t repetition ( ^!1 yet to call 9 "q or dispute :e!r or n ,i may g to su* a p]son1 w he make me welcome1 7 x n ! greate/ affront ,i c\ld put ^u him8 ,w\ld x n ali5ate 8 affection m ?an any ?+1 to be jeal\s ( 8 real k9dness to me4 ,i w\ld desire to hold out unto y ! s91 ! dang]1 & ! vanity ( su* a way4 ,i say ! s9 is great1 x is no less ?an ! highe/ & mo/ he9\s disob$i5ce to ! gospel1 :i* ( all o!rs is ( ! deepe/ dye4 ,y h disobey$ ! law1 & brok5 all ! t5 comm&m5ts4 ,& w ye !re=e disobey ! gospel1 too1 & break ?is fundam5tal comm&m5t8 ,is x n en\gh t ye h brok5 ! re/1 & w ye break ?is also1 :i* 0 giv5 = ! cure ( all8 ,consid]1 ,i say1 ?is is 8 comm&m5t4 ,n[ comm&s %\ld be obey$1 & n disput$1 com+ f an infallible & uncontrollable au?ority4 ,w\ld ye n sil5ce all ! rebellions ( y\r he>ts aga9/ ! comm&s ( pray+1 he>+1 read+1 deal+ ju/ly1 & walk+ sob]ly1 ) ?is "o ^w1 x is 8 comm&1 x is 8 sov]eign w8 ,& :y d ye n see ! /amp ( t same au?ority ^u ?is8 ,n[ if y consid] x aright1 x ha? m au?ority ^u x ?an ^u o!rs1 because x is 8 la/ comm&1 & s w\ld be tak5 z mo/ pung5t & weighty4 ,:5 y\r he>ts rise up to "q & dispute ?is matt]1 ,i pray y cut all ^! knotty objections ) ! sword ( 8 comm&m5t4 ,y use to g ab\t to loose !m by p>ticul> answ]s & untie !m at leisure ) art & skill1 b truly x w\ld be a readi] & wis] c\rse to cut !m 9 pieces at "o /roke1 by ?is pi]c+ & pung5t precept4 ,if y\r reasons & scruples be weighty1 & y _c get answ]s to ov]balance !m1 ,i pray y put ?is weighty seal ( div9e au?ority into ! balance1 & sure ,i am x w weigh d[n all4 ,consid] !n ! dang] ( x4 ,x is ! la/ & mo/ p]emptory comm&1 aft] :i* y may expect no o!r1 b ! execution ( ju/ice4 ,h[ sad & sev]e is ! c]tification1 8,he t believe? n is condemn$ already10 & 8! wra? ( ,god abide? on him40 ,!re ne$s no new s5t5ce to be pron\nc$ aga9/ y4 ,:y8 ,because1 if y believe n1 t prior s5t5ce ( ! law is yet /&+ above y\r heads to condemn y1 t wra? abides on y4 ,?is is ! only way to remove x1 to come to him1 :o ha? tak5 x on himself1 aft] ! brea* ( all comm&s4 ,ye h ?is retreat1 ?is refuge to flee unto1 a new comm& to come unto ! ,son1 & h life2 b aft] ?is disob$i5ce ( ! ,son1 y h none4 ,!re is no?+ aft] unbelief1 b ye are turn$ ov]1 or r left ov]1 9 ! h& ( ! law & div9e ju/ice4 ,!re=e x is ! mo/ dang]\s & damnable ?+ to disobey ?is4 ,x is to refuse ! v rem$y ( s94 ,consid] also :at vanity & uselessness is 9 ^! debates4 ,:at an unreasonable & s5seless ?+ is x to dispute aga9/ our own s\l1 & aga9/ our own happ9ess6 ,all is wrapt up "h1 & we d no less ?an ! highe/ act ( self-murd] t c be4 ,he t hate? me1 wrongs 8 own s\l4 ,:at an unreasonable ?+ !n is x1 because ye are mis]able1 to refuse m]cy2 because ye are unclean1 !re=e to ma9ta9 t ye are n to come to ! bless$ f\nta9 ( cleans+2 because ye h brok5 ! re/ ( ! comm&s1 !re=e ye may n obey ?is8 ,is !re any s5se or reason 9 su* ?+s2 because ,i am a s9n]1 !re=e ,i w n come to a ,savi\r8 ,alas6 to :at purpose 0 ! ,son s5t & giv51 & = :at end came he8 ,0 x n to seek & to save su* z are lo/ & undone1 & to deliv] !m f mis]y8 ,:at d y ga9 by su* que/ions8 ,= at l5g? y mu/ turn & ent] 9 at ! door ( a nak$ comm& & promise1 :5 y h we>i$ y\rselves to f9d t 9 y\r he>ts :i* is n 9 !m1 to seek wat]s 9 ! wild]ness1 & spr+s 9 ! des]t1 qualifications & graces 9 y\r own he>ts to w>rant y\r boldness 9 com+ to ! promise4 ,i say1 :5 y h s\ght & all 9 va91 y mu/ at l5g? come to ?is f\nta9 9 :i* is all grace & happ9ess4 ,if y _h :at y seek1 yet if ye w\ld inde$ believe 9 ,*ri/1 y mu/ d5y !m & look ^u y\rselves z ungodly1 to be ju/ifi$ by fai?4 ,:y !n d y grasp aft] t :i* c d y no good1 7?\gh y _h x71 ,i mean1 9 po9t ( y\r acceptation8 ,consid] x1 my belov$1 t ! hon\r ( ,god & y\r own happ9ess lies mo/ 9 ?is1 nay n only t1 b y\r hol9ess too1 :i* y pret5d to seek aft]1 lies 9 x4 ,till y come to ,*ri/1 x is 9 va9 to seek x else:]e4 ,s]mon ,,iii4 #a ,john iii4 #bc4--8;,& ?is is 8 comm&m5t10 c4 ,!re are diff]5t temp]s ( m9d among m51 "s m smoo? & pliable1 o!rs m refractory & fr[>d4 ,"s may be p]suad$ by love1 :o _c be con/ra9$ by fe>4 ,) "s a reque/ w m prevail ?an a comm&4 ,o!rs aga9 are ( a h>%] disposition4 ,love & condesc5sion do? r embold5 !m1 & !re=e !y mu/ be re/ra9$ ) ! bridle ( au?ority4 ,x w\ld seem t ! ,"l ha? "s reg>d to ?is 9 ! adm9i/ration ( ! gospel4 ,he accommodates himself to ! div]se dispositions ( m51 & 7if we may say ) respect to him :i* yet c be no disrespect1 see+ he ha? humbl$ himself l[]7 he do? become all ?+s to all m51 t he may ga9 "s4 ,y see ! gospel sometimes runn+ 9 ! *annel ( love & k9dness1 sometimes 9 ! *annel ( au?ority & maje/y4 ,god sometimes /oope? d[n to invite1 & affectionately to besee* s9n]s to come unto 8 ,son = life4 ,he ha? prep>$ a m>riage & banquet = u 9 ,*ri/4 ,he ha? made all ?+s ready = ! receiv+1 = ! eat+1 & he s5ds =? 8 s]vants to entreat & invite all su*1 :o h no bread & clo?+1 :o are poor & lame1 to ?is w$d+4 ,he gives an he>ty invitation to all t /& at an inf9ite di/ance f ,god1 & s are fe$+ ^u empty vanities )\t him1 to come & enjoy ! ri*es ( 8 grace1 :i* runs z a riv] 9 ,*ri/ betwe5 ^! two gold5 banks1 ! p>don ( s91 & ! purification ( our s\l f its pollution4 ,y h a he>ty invitation1 ,isa4 lv4 #a1 #b1 #c1 8,ho1 e "o t ?ir/e?1 come to ! wat]s40 ,b he comes yet l[] to reque/ & obte/ poor s9n]s1 z if he c\ld h advantage by x2 he w n /&7#dbh7 to be a supplicant at any man's door1 to besee* him to be reconcil$ to ,god1 #b ,cor4 v4 #ad1 #ai1 #bj4 ,z if we c\ld d him a fav\r & b5efit1 he reque/s u mo/ e>ne/ly4 ,truly x is /range t ?is do? n melt ! he>t1 & make x fall d[n into ! belief & ob$i5ce ( ! tru?4 ,affection is ! mo/ ins9uat+ & prevail+ ?+ ) an +5u\s _s1 mo/ ( all :5 x is accompani$ ) maje/y 9 ! p]son t ha? x1 & humility 9 ! c>riage & disposition4 ,= a great p]sonage to desc5d out ( love1 to affectionate & humble reque/s & solicitations1 ?is _c b h a mighty influ5ce on any _s t is n wild & savage4 ,b because ! he>t ( man is desp]ately wick$1 & ha? lo/ t true +5uity & nobl5ess ( _s1 & is n[ become /ubborn & fr[>d1 z a wild ass1 or z a swift drom$>y trav]s+ h] ways1 !re=e ! ,"l takes ano!r way ( deal+ ) m5 suitable to _! fr[>d natures2 he gives out 8 royal /atute back$ ) maje/y & au?ority2 8,?is is 8 comm&10 c4--t :5 fair means c\ld n prevail1 o!r means m t]rible might r$uce lo/ rebelli\s m54 ,he h$ges 9 our way ) ?reat5+s & promises annex$ to ! comm&m5t1 8,he t believe? has ev]la/+ life1 b he t believe? n is condemn$ already1 & %all n see life1 b ! wra? ( ,god abide? on him40 ,he decl>es all m5 traitors if !y come n 9 to 8 ,son1 to be reconcil$ to ,god1 be=e ! decree ( wra? pass =?4 ,truly x is a wond] t !re %\ld be any ne$ ei!r ( an invitation1 or a reque/1 or a comm&1 or a ?reat5+2 t we %\ld ne$ to be invit$1 or reque/$1 or comm&$1 or ?reat5$ to our own happ9ess4 ,might n a b>e & simple (f]1 or proposal ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 8 nature1 & (fices1 ( ! r$emption & salvation pur*as$ by him1 suffice8 ,:at ne$$ m1 b to decl>e unto u t we are lo/ & utt]ly undone by nature1 & t !re is a refuge & rem$y provid$ 9 ,*ri/8 ,surely 9 any o!r ?+ ( little importance1 we ne$$ no entreaty4 ,7 x n a good en\gh invitation to a man t is l to />ve = hung]1 to ca/ meat freely be=e him2 or to a man t is 9 haz>d ( dr[n+1 to ca/ a cord to him8 ,we w\ld seek no o!r p]suasion to g & dig = a treasure ( gold1 ?an to %[ u :]e x is hid4 ,b /range is ! rebelli\s & p]v]se disposition ( man's he>t4 ,:at an enmity is 9 x to ! ways ( ,god6 ,:at /range incl9ation to self-murd]1 ev] s9ce man de/roy$ himself6 ,we _c express x unto y2 b y may p]ceive x well en\gh1 bo? by ! ,"l's frequ5t obte/+1 & prote/+ to u 9 8 ^w1 & ! exp]i5ce ( ! great b>r5ness ( all su* means4 ,:5ce is x1 ,i pray y1 t !re %\ld ne$ s _m means to p]suade y to t :i* is y\r own advantage1 & to call y to %un ! ways ( de/ruction8 ,& :5ce is x t not)/&+ ( all ^? invitations1 entreaties1 comm&m5ts1 promises & ?reat5+s (t5 s\nd+ 9 y\r e>s1 yet ! mo/ "p are n r$uc$ to ob$i5ce1 nor reclaim$ f ! ways ( dea?1 & d n take hold ( ! pa? ( life4 ,truly x may pla9ly po9t out to y ! desp]ate wick$ness ( ! he>t1 ! /ubbornness & rebelli\sness ( our disposition1 & if once we c\ld p]suade y ( ?is we _h ga9$ a great po9t :i* few d s]i\sly consid]1 & s d n abhor !mselves4 ,! comm&m5ts m5tion$ 9 ! text are ^! two1 to believe 9 ,*ri/1 & to love our bro!r4 ,x is no wond] !y are recomm5d$ ) s mu* s]i\sness & e>ne/ness2 = !y are bo? ! mo/ compreh5sive1 & ! mo/ pleas+ comm&m5ts4 ,!y are mo/ compreh5sive2 = x appe>s t all ! comm&s spok5 ( 9 ! prec$+ v]se1 are summ$ up 9 ?is "o precept1 8,& ?is is 8 comm&m5t10 c4 ,& t !y are mo/ pleasant 9 ,god's sight is evid5t1 = ! true ,*ri/ian be+ describ$ f ?is1 t he does ^! ?+s t are pleas+ 9 ,god's sight1--t he is "o t /udies to con=m himself to 8 good pleasure1 ?is is subjo9$1 z ! two mo/ pleas+ ex]cises ( ,*ri/ianity1 8,?is is 8 comm&m5t10 t is1 8 pleas+ comm&m5t1 t ye %\ld believe 9 ,*ri/1 & love "o ano!r4 ,?is comm& ( believ+ 9 ,jesus is compreh5sive1 because x takes 9 all precepts1 & t "u a ?reefold consid]ation4 ,x takes !m all 9 z brok5 & transgress$ by m51 z fulfill$ by ,*ri/1 & also takes !m all 9 z a rule ( righte\sness1 accord+ to :i* ! believ] ought h5ce=? to walk4 ,! comm& ( believ+ 9 ,*ri/ do? fir/ ( all import ?is--t a s9n] %\ld exam9e himself accord+ to ! law ( ,god1--t he %\ld lay 8 :ole life & c\rse 8 he>t & ways1 d[n be=e ! p]fect & holy comm&m5ts1--t he may /op 8 own m\? ) %ame & sil5ce1 & f9d himself guilty be=e ,god4 ,_m use to speak ( humiliation prep>atory to believ+1 & ! "w ( ! law prep>atory to ! gospel4 ,b truly ,i conceive x w\ld be m fitly express$1 if x 7 hold5 out ?us1 t x is "o ( ! ess5tial +r$i5ts 9 ! bosom ( believ+1 & "o ( ! fir/ articles ( ! gospel law1 to *>ge all s9n]s to ackn[l$ge _! s9 & mis]y1 to disc]n _! own ab\nd+ iniquity1 & dang] ( p]i%+ by x1 h[ guilty !y are be=e ,god1 & h[ subject to 8 judgm5t1 t s f9d+ !mselves undone1 !y may h rec\rse to a ,savi\r4 ,truly ! ,_s's "w is to conv9ce ( s91 & !n ( righte\sness1 & :5 we are comm&$ to believe1 ! fir/ "p ( our believ+ is cr$it+ & subscrib+ to ! law1 to ! ju/ice & righte\sness ( ,god aga9/ u1 & !n ! believ+ & ackn[l$g+ ! gospel is ! end & purpose to t4 8,ye believe 9 ,god1 believe also 9 me40 ,?is takes 9 completely ! two books ( sav+ fai? t[>ds ,god z a ,lawgiv] & ,judge1 & fai? t[>ds our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ z a ,savi\r & ,r$eem]2 & x do? b beget misappreh5sions 9 _m1 :5 ! "o is look$ ^u z a condition )\t :i* we %all n be welcome to ! o!r4 ,truly1 ,i ?9k1 bo? are propos$ z ess5tials ( sav+ fai?2 none ( !m 9 su* a way z to procure "r & w>rant to ! o!r1 b only 9 su* an ord] z is suitable to any reasonable nature to be wr\ght ^u1 & t is all4 ,x is only requir$ ( y1 ^u t acc\nt1 because flee+ unto a ,savi\r = refuge is a rational & delib]ate action1 :i* necess>ily includes ! s5se ( mis]y )\t him4 ,b ! s5se ( s9 & mis]y is n urg$ z "o ?+ :i* ye %\ld g ab\t to prep>e1 & fit y\rselves = m welcome at ,*ri/'s h& z commonly x is tak54 ,"h x is easy to und]/& h[ ! comm& ( believ+ belongs unto all :o he> x1 ev5 to ! vile/ & grosse/ s9n]s1 :o are yet /\t1 h>d he>t$1 & f> f righte\sness1 7,isa4 xlvi4 #ab47 ^? :o are sp5d+ _! money = t :i* is n bread1 & _! lab\r = t :i* satisfies n1 & ^? ^: he>ts are uncircumcis$1 & _! lives pr(ane4 ,& yet ! comm&m5t ( com+ to ! ,son & believ+ on him = life1 is ext5d$ unto !m all4 ,all are invit$1 reque/$1 comm&$1 & ?reat5$ to ?is duty4 ,!re is no b> ( exclusion set d[n 9 ! gospel to hold out "o1 & let 9 ano!r2 z _m suppose ^! promises1 t s\nd condition wise1 to be limitations & re/rictions ( ! "r & w>rant to p]sons to believ+4 ,inde$ x is true all are n exhort$ at ! fir/ h& to assurance ( ,god's love1 & an int]e/ 9 ,*ri/4 ,!re is no "q t none h "r to ?is seal1 b !m :o h believ$ & set to _! own seal to ! "* or tru? ( ! ^w4 ,b all are *>g$ to believe 9 ,*ri/ t is1 out ( a s5se ( _! own lo/ e/ate1 to embrace a ,savi\r = righte\sness & /r5g?4 ,nei!r is !re any fe> t m5 c come too soon to ,*ri/4 ,we ne$ n set d[n exclusions or extractions1 = if !y be n s5sible ( s9 & mis]y1 !y w c]ta9ly n come to him at all4 ,& !re=e ! comm& t enjo9s !m to believe on ! ,son1 *>ges !m also to believe t !y are lo/ )\t him4 ,& if ! mo/ presumptu\s s9n]s w\ld once give ob$i5ce to ?is comm&m5t1 really !re w\ld be no fe> ( presumption 9 com+ too soon unto ,jesus4 ,a s5se ( s9 is n set z a port]1 to keep out any :o are will+ to come 91 b r to op5 ! door1 & con/ra9 !m t 7 unwill+ to ent] 91 s t if ! lea/ measure ( t c d ?is1 we are n to /& till we h m1 b to come to ! ,pr9ce exalt$ to get remission ( s9s1 & m true gospel sorr[ :i* worke? rep5tance unto salvation f dead works4 ,y %\ld n !re=e und]/& any promises 9 ! scriptures s1 z if !re 7 any conditions set d[n to seclude any f com+1 :o are will+ to come4 ,= !y d b decl>e ! nature & mann] ( :at !y are invit$ to1 t no man may mi/ake believ+1 & take 8 own empty presumptions or fancies1 :i* embold5 him to s9 m1 = t true fai? :i* is full ( good fruits4 ,n[1 9 ! text1 ! pi\s s\l1 hav+ once subscrib$ to ! guilt & curse ( all ! comm&m5ts by believ+ ! law1 he looks also ^u ! ,son1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 & f9ds ! law fulfill$1 ! curse remov$1 all satisfi$ 9 him4 ,he f9ds all ! comm&m5ts obey$ 9 8 p]son1 all ! wra? due = ! brea* ( !m pacifi$ & qu5*$ by 8 suff]+s4 ,& he gives a *e]ful & cordial approbation ( all ?is4 ,he receives ,*ri/ z ! end ( ! law = righte\sness1 :i* ,*ri/ made up by ob$i5ce & suff]+ to supply our disob$i5ce4 ,we %\ld /ay or re/ ^u ?is1 z t :i* pacifies ! ,fa!r's wra? to ! full4 ,?is is :at gives ! answ] ( a good consci5ce1 & pacifies e p5it5t s\l1 & secures 8 title to heav54 ,n[ ?is pres5ts ,god ) a full atonem5t & ob$i5ce to all ! law1 :i* he accepts f a believ] z if x 7 8 own4 ,?is is ! l>ge compreh5sion ( believ+1 x takes 9 its arms1 z x 71 9 "o bundle17#dbi7 all ! precepts & curses1 & devolves !m ov] on ,*ri/1 puts !m 9 an able h&1 & !n takes !m all1 z satisfi$ & fulfill$ by him1 & holds !m up 9 "o bundle to ! ,fa!r4 ,& h5ce x proce$s1 9 ! ?ird place1 t believ+ on ! ,son takes 9 all aga9 to be ! rule ( walk+ & ! m>k to aim at4 ,f9d+ su* a p]fect exon]ation ( bygones7#dcj7 9 ,*ri/ & /&+ 9 su* fav\r ) ,god1 ! s\l is sweetly con/ra9$ to love & delight 9 ! div9e laws4 ,& truly ?is is ! natural result ( fai?4 ,i wi% y may rightly obs]ve ?is conjunction1 t ?is is insep>ably knit ) x1 love to ,god & m51 delight to d 8 w1 to love him1 & live unto him4 ,d n deceive y\rselves ) va9 words4 ,if y f9d n ! sm>tness ( ! gospel1 & ! doctr9e ( grace lay+ ?is re/ra9t ^u ! he>t1 ye are yet 9 y\r s9s4 ,?is is ! reason+ ( a believ+ s\l4 ,%all ,i1 :o am dead unto s91 live any long] !re98 ,%all ,i n delight 9 ^? comm&m5ts1 :5 ,*ri/ ha? deliv]$ me f ! curse ( ! law8 ,?\gh su* a "o fall1 & come %ort1 yet ! pressure ( ! he>t is t way4 ,b !n att5d unto ! ord]1 ye mu/ fir/ believe on ! ,son1 & !n love him1 & live unto him4 ,ye mu/ fir/ flee unto 8 righte\sness1 & !n ! righte\sness ( ! law %all be wr\ght 9 y4 ,!re=e d n we>y y\rselves to no purpose4 ,d n wrong y\r own s\ls by seek+ to prev5t ?is ord]1 :i* 0 e/abli%$ = y\r joy & salvation4 ,"k t y mu/ fir/ meet ) satisfaction 9 all ! comm&s ( ,*ri/1 be=e ob$i5ce to any ( !m be accept$1 & hav+ met ) t1 "k t ! s9c]e endeav\r ( ?y s\l1 & ! affectionate b5sal7#dca7 ( ?y he>t to ?y duty1 is accept$4 ,& if ye f9d y\rselves !reaft] sur*>g$ ) guilt & unansw]able walk+1 yet ye "k ! way is to beg9 at ?is aga91 to believe 9 ! ,son4 ,?is is ! r\nd y mu/ walk1 z long z ye are 9 ! body4 ,:5 y are defil$1 run into ! f\nta91 & :5 y are wa%$1 /udy to keep y\r g>m5ts clean1 b if defil$ aga91 get y\r he>ts wa%$ f wick$ness4 8,^! ?+s10 says ,john1 8,i write to y t ye s9 n10 :o believe b if any s91 :o desire n to transgress1 y h a propitiation = ! s9s ( ! :ole _w4 ,n[ love is a v compreh5sive comm&4 ,x is ! fulfill+ ( ! :ole law1 ,rom xiii4 #aj1 ,mat?4 xxii4 #cg1 #ch4 ,x is inde$ ! true pr9ciple & pure f\nta9 ( our ob$i5ce unto ,god & m54 ,all fruits ( ! ,_s are moral virtues t gr[ out ( ! believ]4 ,:e!r pleasant unto ,god1 or refre%+ unto m51 !y are all virtually 9 ?is root ( love1 all ! /reams are compact$ 9 ?is f\nta94 ,!re=e he names "o = all1 viz4 bro!rly love1 :i* is ! bond ( p]fection1 ,col4 iii4 #ad4 ,x is a bundle ( _m div9e graces1 a company or society ( _m ,*ri/ian virtues comb9$ toge!r4 ,!y are nam$ b[els ( m]cies1 long suff]+1 k9dness1 humbl5ess ( m9d1 meekness1 =be>ance1 & =giv5ess1 all :i* are ti$ to ! believ]'s girdle by *>ity1 s t :]e love is1 e good comes4 ,aft] x a troop ( s _m sweet end[m5ts & ornam5ts also come1 & :]e ?is is want+1 7z truly x is ! epidemical disease ( ! "t71 !re are _m s9s ab\nd+1 = :5 iniquity ab\nds 8! love ( _m %all wax cold10 ,matt4 xxiv4 #ab4 ,oh6 t is our temp] or r our di/emp]$ nature1--love cold1 & passion hot6 ,:5 *>ity goes away1 ^! wild & savage bea/s ( d>kness come =?1 viz4 bitt] envy+ & /rife1 rigid c5sur+ & judg+1 unm]cifulness & implacabl5ess ( _s ^u o!rs' fail+s & (f5ces4 ,self love1 t keeps ! ?rone1 & all ! re/ are h] att5dants4 ,= :]e self love & pride is1 !re is cont5tion1 /rife1 envy1 & e evil "w1 & all mann] ( confusion4 ,?us !y lead "o ano!r z 9 a *a9 ( d>kness1 ,prov4 xiii4 #aj1 ,james iii4 #af4 ,?9k n t love is a complim5tal ^w1 & an idle motion ( lov+1 x is a m real ?+1 a m vital ?+4 ,x ha? b[els ( m]cy1 !y move !mselves :5 o!rs are mov$1 & !y br+ _! neighb\rs mis]y into ! inmo/ seat ( ! he>t1 & make ! _s a solemn companion 9 mis]y4 ,& x is also ex]cis$ 9 =be>+ & =giv+4 ,*>ity is n easily provok$1 !re=e x c =be>1 is easily appeas$1 !re=e x c =give1 x is n soon displeas$1 or h>d to be pleas$1 8=be>+ & =giv+ "o ano!r 9 love40 ,/udy !n ?is grace m4 ,see x to be ! fulfill+ ( ! law1 = 8! end ( ! comm&m5t is *>ity1 out ( a pure he>t1 a good consci5ce1 & fai? unfeign$40 ,! end ( ! law is n /rife & debate1 nor su* intricate & p]plex$ matt]s z m9i/] endless que/ions & no edification4 ,?\gh m5 pret5d consci5ce & scripture1 yet ! great end ( bo? is violat$1 t is *>ity1 :i* ma9ly /udies edification 9 tru? & love4 ,& !re=e x is a viol5t p]v]sion ( ! comm&m5t1 or ^w1 to ov]/ret* e po9t ( consci5ce1 or diff]5ce1 s f> z to ! r5t+ ( ,*ri/ian peace & unity4 ,:at ha? k9dl$ all ^! names ( bloody w>1 :at ha? increas$ all ^! fi]y cont5tions among u1 b ! want ( ?is8 ,z ,james says ( ! tongue1 s ,i may speak ( un*>itabl5ess & self love1 !y set on fire ! c\rse ( nature1 & !y are set on fire ( hell4 ,! true zeal & love ( ,god1 is l t elem5t>y fire ( :i* !y speak1 t 9 its own place ha? a temp]ate heat1 & do? n burn or consume :at is ab\t x4 ,b our zeal is l ! fire t is mix$ ) "s gross matt]1 a prey+1 dev\r+1 & consum+ ?+1 zeal d[n 9 ! l[] region ( man's he>t1 x is mix$ ) _m gross corruptions1 :i* are z oil & fuel to x1 & gives x an extreme intemp]ate de/roy+ nature4 ,b !n consid]1 t ?is comm&m5t ( love is our ,"l & ,savi\r's la/ te/am5t>y injunction to 8 disciples1 ,john xiii4 #cd1 #ce4 8,a new comm&m5t ,i give unto y1 t ye love "o ano!r1 z ,i h lov$ y1 t ye also love "o ano!r4 ,by ?is %all all m5 "k t ye are my disciples1 if ye h love "o to ano!r40 ,x is ,*ri/'s latt] w1 & giv5 u z a tok5 & badge ( disciple%ip4 ,e pr(ession ha? its own signs & rules1 e ord] _! own symbol1 e rank _! own "*4 ,"h is ! diff]5tial or peculi> "* & liv]y ( a ,*ri/ian1 bro!rly love1--8,by ?is %all all m5 "k t ye are my disciples1 if ye h love "o to ano!r10 c4 ,i rememb] a /ory ( a dy+ fa!r :o call$ 8 sons to him on 8 dea? b$1 & hav+ s5t = a bundle ( arr[s1 he tri$ !m "o by "o if !y c\ld break !m1 & :5 !y _h all tri$ ?is 9 va91 he caus$ loose ! bundle1 & take ! arr[s "o by "o1 & s !y 7 easily brok51 by :i* he gave !m to und]/&1 t _! /ability & /r5g? w\ld consi/ 9 unity & concord1 b1 if love & *>ity 7 brok51 !y 7 expos$ to great haz>d47#dcb7 ,i ?9k our ,"l & ,savi\r gives su* a precept unto 8 disciples at 8 dep>ture out ( ?is _w1--8,a new comm& ,i give unto y10 c4 7,john xiii4 #cd7--to %[ !m t ! p]fection ( ! body1 into :i* !y 7 all call$ z memb]s1 consi/$ 9 t bond ( *>ity4 ,& inde$ love is n only a bond or bundle ( p]fection 9 respect ( graces1 b 9 reg>d ( ! *ur* too4 ,x is t bond or tie :i* knits all ! memb]s into "o p]fect body1 ,col4 iii4 #ad1 #ae1 #af4 ,)\t ?is bond1 all mu/ ne$s be r5ts1 rags1 & di/ractions4 ,n[ ,i %all add b "o ^w ( ! o!r1 t ^! comm&s are pleas+ 9 ,god's sight4 ,& truly believ+ 9 ! ,son mu/ be grateful to him1 n only f ! g5]al nature ( ob$i5ce to 8 w1 b also because ?is do? mo/ hon\r bo? to ! ,fa!r & to ! ,son4 ,! ,fa!r c\nts himself mu* hon\r$1 :5 we hon\r ! ,son1 & !re is no hon\r ! creature c be 9 a capacity to give unto him l ?is1 to ca/ all our hope1 & hang all our happ9ess ^u him1 7,john v4 #bc1 #bd71 to set to our seal t he is true & fai?ful1 7,john iii4 #cc71 :i* is done by believ+4 ,b mo/ ( all1 ?is is pleas+ 9 8 sight because ! ,fa!r's good pleasure conc5tres 9 ! same po9t ) ! s\l's good pleasure1 t is1 on ! well belov$ ,son1 ,*ri/4 ,!re=e fai? mu/ ne$s be well pleas+ to ! ,fa!r1 = :at is fai? else b ! s\l's complac5cy & satisfaction 9 ! ,son4 ,z ! ,fa!r is already well pleas$ ) 8 dea? & suff]+s1 s he propones & holds him out 9 ! gospel1 t y may be z well pleas$ ) him z he is4 ,?is is believ+ inde$1 to be pleas$ ) him z ! ,fa!r is pleas$1 & ?is pleases ! ,fa!r too4 ,oh t y c\ld und]/& ?is6 ,! gospel is n br\ght unto y1 t y may reconcile ,god1 & procure a *ange 9 8 affection1 b = ?is end1 to besee* y to be reconcil$ unto ,god1 to take away all ho/ile affections out ( y\r he>t4 ,& ?is is ! bus9ess we h to d1 to p]suade y t ! ,fa!r holds him abundantly cont5t$ ) 8 ,son4 8,?is is my belov$ ,son1 9 :om ,i am well pleas$40 ,& to move y to be z well cont5t$ ) him z he is1 he says1 8,he> him4 ,i he> him = y1 he> ye him = me4 ,i he> him int]c$+ = y1 he> ye him besee*+ y40 ,n[ ?is may take d[n all gr\nd ( jeal\sy conc]n+ our welcome & acceptance1 x _c b be an acceptable & pleas+ ?+ to ,god1 t ! affection & desire ( ! s\l fall 9 & embosom itself ) 8 good pleasure ^u ,*ri/ 8 ,son4 ,& !n1 9 ! next place1 x is well pleas+ to ,god t ye love "o ano!r1 n only because he %all see 8 own image & lik5ess 9 y\r love1 7= !re is no?+ 9 :i* a ,*ri/ian m em95tly resembles 8 ,fa!r1 or m evid5tly appe>s to be a *ild ( ! ,highe/1 ?an 9 free lov+ all1 especially ! h\sehold ( fai?1 & =be>+ & =giv+ "o ano!r1 & s he _c *oose b l x well71 b especially1 because y\r love conc5tres too1 & meets ^u ! same objects ) 8 love1 ^! :om ! ,fa!r s lov$1 t he gave 8 only begott5 ,son = !m1 & ! ,son s lov$ !m1 t he gave himself = !m4 ,if ^! be ?y delight1 & ?\ =be> !m z ! ,fa!r & ! ,son ha? done1 t conspiracy ( affections into "o po9t _c b be pleas+ unto him4 ,n[1 if ^! please him s well1 :om %\ld !y n please8 ,s]mon ,,iv4 ,james iii4 #ad4--8;,b if ye h bitt] envy+ & /rife 9 y\r he>ts1 glory n10 c4 ,x is a common evil ( ^? :o he> ! gospel1 t !y are n deliv]$ up to ! m\ld & frame ( religion t is hold5 out 9 x1 b r br+ religion into a m\ld ( _! own inv5tion4 ,x 0 ! special comm5dation ( ! ,romans1 t !y obey$ f ! he>t t =m ( doctr9e into :i* !y 7 deliv]$1 7,rom4 vi4 #ag7 t !y :o 7 once s]vants1 or slaves ( s91 _h n[ become volunt>y captives ( tru?1 & _h giv5 !mselves up to ! gospel1 to be modell$ & fa%ion$ by x2 & if s1 !n c]ta9ly ! mo/ sub/antial po9ts ( religion w\ld be mo/ deeply engrav5 ^u !m4 ,e ?+ w\ld h its own due place ) u1 if we 7 ca/ 9 ! primitive m\ld ( godl9ess1 b :5 we ca/ godl9ess 9 a m\ld ( our own appreh5sion1 !y _c *oose b a mis]able confusion & disord] w foll[ 9 ! duties ( religion4 ,= accord+ z our fancy & incl9ation impose a necessity ^u ?+s1 s we d pursue !m1 & n accord+ to ! real weight t is 9 !m4 ,i f9d ! scripture lay+ mo/ weight ^u ! mo/ common ?+s1 plac+ mo/ religion 9 ! mo/ obvi\s & kn[n ?+s1 & = o!r ?+s m remote f common capacity1 ,i f9d !m set f> bel[1 9 ! po9t ( wor? & mom5t1 ev5 ^! ?+s t seem lea/4 ,b ,i f9d t ord] q p]v]t$ 9 ! c\rse ( ,*ri/ians4 ,"s p>ticul> po9ts t are n s obvi\s to e und]/&+1 are put 9 ! fir/ place1 & made ! di/+ui%$ "* ( a ,*ri/ian1 & o!rs aga91 9 :i* true & undefil$ religion do? m consi/1 are despis$ & set 9 a l[ place1 because ( _! c]emonies4 ,i ?9k ?is apo/le ha? obs]v$ ?is confusion1 & ha? appli$ himself to remove x1 by correct+ ! misappreh5sions ( ,*ri/ians1 & r$uc+ _! ?\ghts & ways to ! frame ( true ,*ri/ianity4 ,ev5 z ,*ri/ dealt ) ! ,ph>isees1 :o br\ght 9 su* a confusion 9 religion1 by impos+ a necessity ^u c]emonies1 & an indiff]5cy ^u ! v sub/ance itself1 truly1 ,i ?9k1 x may be said unto u1 y ti! m9t1 anise1 & cumm91 & pass ov] judgm5t & ! love ( ,god1 ^! ?+s ye ought to h done1 & n to leave ! o!r undone4 ,ye neglect ! weighti] matt]s ( ! law1 judgm5t1 m]cy1 fai? & tru?1 & 9 ! room ( ^! ye h misplac$ ?+s1 t are high] 9 ,god's e/eem f an appreh5sion ( _! necessity4 ,?us by y\r traditions & op9ions ( ?+s s remote f ! k+dom ( ,god1 ye h made ! unque/ionable comm&m5ts ( ,god ( none effect1 ,mat?4 xv4 #f4 ,y ?9k possibly1 if ?is apo/le 0 com+ out to prea* unto y ?is day1 t he w\ld c]ta9ly resolve y 9 _m controv]t$ po9ts1 & w\ld br+ "s fur!r light to ! debates ( ! "t4 ,b truly ,i ?9k if he knew ! temp] ( our spirits1 he w\ld prea* ov] ?is s]mon to u aga91 8,my bre?r51 be n _m ma/]s10 c4 ,i suppose he w\ld br+ t old primitive light ( pure & undefil$ religion1 ! spl5d\r ( :i* our pres5t ways & c\rses c\ld n endure1 b w\ld be con/ra9$ to hide !mselves 9 d>kness4 ,:at w\ld y ?9k ( su* a s]mon z ?is1 8,if any man among y seem to be religi\s1 & bridle? n 8 tongue1 ?is man's religion is va980 ,jam4 i4 #bf4 8,if any man (f5d n 9 ^w1 ! same is a p]fect man10 ,jam4 iii4 #b4 ,?is is acc\nt$ a common & trivial purpose4 ,b believe x1 sirs1 ! ,*ri/ian practice ( ! mo/ common ?+s1 ha? m religion 9 x ?an ! k ( ! pr(\nde/ ?+s1 & till y le>n to d :at y "k1 x is a mock]y to /udy to "k fur!r :at to d4 ,!re is a /range /irr+ ( m9d aft] m light & k 9 "s p>ticul>s ( ! "t4 ,b ,i w\ld fa9 "k1 if !re be z mu* ard\r & endeav\r to practise t :i* we h already4 ,to him t ha? %all be giv51 to him t makes use ( 8 k = ! hon\r ( ,god1 & ! good ( mank9d1 & _! edification1 m %all be giv51 b f him t ha? n1 %all be tak5 away ev5 t :i* he ha?1 & yet really & cordially ha? n1 because he ha? no use ( x4 ,!re=e he may by inquiry f9d m d>kness1 because 8 old light %all r be put out4 ,d y n all "k t ye %\ld bridle y\r tongues1 t x is a great po9t ( t ,*ri/ian victory ov] ! _w to tame & danton7#dcc7 t undanton$ wild bea/1 to qu5* t fire br& ( hell8 ,d ye n all "k t we %\ld be swift to he>1 sl[ to speak1 & sl[ to wra?8 ,& z ! apo/le ,paul speaks on ano!r subject1 8,do? n ev5 nature itself tea* y :5 y h b "o tongue1 & two e>s1 t ye %\ld he> mu*1 & speak little80 ,are n our e>s op51 & our tongue enclos$ & %ut up1 to tea* u to be m ready to he> ?an to speak8 ,n[ ,i say1 till ,*ri/ians le>n to practise ^! ?+s t are )\t all controv]sy1 y may make x y\r acc\nt nev] to want controv]sy1 & nev] to get cle>ness4 ,= to :at purpose %\ld m light be reveal$1 :5 t :i* is reveal$ is to no purpose8 ,b x is 9 va9 to ?9k to re=m ! tongue1 till y h ! he>t fir/ re=m$4 ,!y say ! belly ha? no e>s4 ,truly ! tongue is all tongue1 & has no e>s to take an admonition or in/ruction4 ,we mu/1 !n1 ) ! apo/le1 retire into ! he>t1 & abate f ! abundance ( ! sup]fluity & naught9ess t is )92 & !re=e our apo/le desc5ds to ! cure ( pride1 envy & /rife 9 ! he>t1 t are f\nta9s ( all t pe/if]\s flood :i* fl[s out ( e man's m\?4 8,is !re any wise man among y80 c4 ,& inde$ ?is is ! ord]ly proce$+ bo? ( nature & grace4 ,nature beg9s )9 to probe among ! sup]flu\s & noisome hum\rs :i* ab\nd 9 ! body1 & desolate ! memb]s1 & do? n ?9k x suffici5t to apply ext]nal pla/]s4 ,grace mu/ beg9 )9 too1 to purge ! he>t1 = out ( ! abundance ( ! he>t ! m\? speaks1 ! eye looks1 & ! feet walk4 ,if !re be no de/roy] 9 ! memb]s or outw>d man1 x is n ! pres]v+ ( rules & cautions t w suffice to re/ra91 to abate1 or to cure1 b ! disease mu/ be ripp$ up to ! bottom1 ! cause f\nd )91 z our apo/le do? "h4 ,h5ce1 says he1 proce$ all ^! fev]i% di/emp]s among y1 y\r hot & passionate words1 y\r evil speak+s & reproa*+s1 y\r cont5tions & w>s ab\t matt]s ei!r civil or religi\s4 ,:5ce are all ^!8 ,f a va9 p]suasion ( wisdom1 f a fooli% imag9ation ( "s excell5cy 9 y\rselves1 & "s inw>d affection to be acc\nt$ some?+ ( among m54 8,:o is a wise man10 c4 ,y w\ld be acc\nt$ wise1 & s y d acc\nt y\rselves1 & ?is begets /rife & envy 9 ! he>t1 & pr$ispose? ! m9d to /rife & cont5tion ) o!rs4 ,& !re=e he takes ! mask (f1 by deciph]+ ! v nature ( su* a wisdom2 he emb[els t pret5d$ wisdom 9 religion & gives x its own "n1 & because ?+s are be/ kn[n1 & mo/ livelily compreh5d$ 9 _! opposition & comp>ison ) "o ano!r1 he %[s :]e9 true wisdom & religion consi/1 & sets ! "o aga9/ ! o!r1 t ! de=mity ( ! "o & ! beauty ( ! o!r may appe>4 ,we %all !n speak a ^w ( ?is t is suppos$1 & !n ( t :i* is express$1 ! descriptions ( true wisdom1 & pret5d$ wisdom4 ,i conceive ?is int]rogation1 8,is !re a wise man among y80 imports *iefly ^! two "o is1--t x is ! natural disease ( all m5 to e/eem !mselves some?+1 & desire to be e/eem$ su* by o!rs2 ano!r is1--t ! misappreh5sion ( t :]e9 true wisdom & excell5cy do? especially consi/1 is ! gr\nd ( _m misc>riages 9 ! seek+ or v5t+ ( t4 ,x 0 an anci5t rem>k1 t 8va9 man w\ld be wise1 ?\gh he be born l a wild ass's colt40 ,empty man is wise 9 8 own eyes1 & w\ld be s 9 o!r m5's too4 ,he ha? no reality nor solidity1 b is l ^! light ?+s :i* ! w9d c>ries away1 or ! wat]s be> above1 & tosses hi!r & ?i!r1 yet he appreh5ds "s solid & real wor? 9 himself1 & w\ld impose t appreh5sion ^u o!rs4 ,& truly ?is is a drunk5ness ( m9d1 :i* makes a man light & va91 to /agg] to & fro4 ,x is a gidd9ess ( _s1 t makes him incon/ant & reel+1 b ins5sible ( x4 ,?\gh he be born z /upid & void ( any real wisdom & excell5cy1 z a wild ass's colt1 yet he ha? ?is madness & folly sup]add$ to all t natural /upidity1 t he seems to be wise & und]/&+1 & truly x 0 a m anci5t disease ?an ,job's days4 ,we may trace ! /eps ( its antiquity to be f ! v beg9n+1 & !re we %all f9d ! true orig9al ( x4 ,:at 0 x1 ,i pray y1 did ca/ ! angels out ( heav51 d[n to ! l[e/ hell1 to be res]v$ 9 *a9s = ev]la/+ d>kness8 ,i d n conceive :at _! natures s ab/ract$ f all s5sual lu/s c\ld be capable (1 b ?is spiritual d>kness & madness ( self conceit1 & an ambiti\s aspir+ aft] m wisdom1 :5ce did fl[ t malcont5t & envi\s hum\r1 9 malign+ ! happ9ess ( man4 ,& ?is 0 ! poison t ,satan1 ! *ief ( ^! angels1 did drop into man's nature1 by temptations & sugge/ions ( an imag9>y wisdom & happ9ess1 8,y %all be z gods kn[+ good & evil40 ,& truly ?is poison is s /rong & pe/il5t1 t hav+ once ent]$ into ! body1 x spreads ?r\gh all ! memb]s1 x infects all ! po/]ity t 7 9 ,adam's lo9s4 ,be+ once di/ill$ into ! lump1 x diffuses itself ?r\gh ! :ole1 su* a /range contagion is x4 ,t wret*$ aim at a high] wisdom1 ha? ?r[n u all d[n into ?is bruti% & /upid condition1 to be l wild asses colts4 ,yet ?is false & fond imag9ation ( wisdom & excell5ce rema9s )9 u1 :i* is s mu* ! ne>] madness1 t n[ !re is no app>5t gr\nd left = su* a fairly47#dcd7 ,& if "o ( a cubit's height %\ld imag9e himself z tall z a m\nta91 & accord+ly lab\r to /ret* out himself1 we w\ld seek no o!r sign ( madness4 ,truly ?is malignant & poisonable hum\r is s subtile t x ha? ins9uat$ itself into all ! p>ts & p[]s ( ! s\l1 & /eals 9 )\t obs]vation into all our ?\ghts1 purposes1 affections1 ways1 & c\rses4 ,x is ( s infecti\s & pe/if]\s a nature1 t x defiles all t is 9 ! man1 & all t comes out ( ! man4 ,! apo/le speaks ( covet\sness1 t x 8is ! root ( all evil40 ,truly ,i ?9k t compreh5ds _m inord9ate affections 9 x4 ,n[1 bo? self love & e>? love arise f "s false imag9ation ( t :i* is n4 ,:e!r x be an imag9ation ( "s excell5cy 9 ourselves1 or "s wor? 9 ^! worldly & e>?ly ?+s1 man fir/ makes a god ( x1 & !n wor%ips x4 ,!re=e covet\sness is call$ idolatry1 self idolatry & e>? idolatry4 ,we fir/ attribute "s div9ity to ourselves l ^! p 7,isa4 xliv4 #ag7 to _! idols4 ,we !n fall d[n & wor%ip ourselves1 b we d n consid] 9 our he>t1 t we are b du/4 ,& !n we ascribe "s div9ity to ! p]i%+ ?+s ( ! _w1 & !n wor%ip !m1 b d n consid] t !y are e>?ly & p]i%+ vanities4 ,?us we fe$ ^u a%es1 a deceiv$ he>t ha? turn$ u aside1 & we _c deliv] our own s\ls1 by discov]+ ! lie t is 9 our "r h&4 ,we fe$ p>tly on ! elem5t ( ! air1 by seek+ t ( o!rs t we h ( ourselves1 & p>tly ^u ! elem5t ( ! e>?1 by ! love ( ?is _w4 ,& ^! two deg5]at$ evils1 are ! root ( all evils1 self e/imation1 & creature affection4 ,i ?9k ?is apo/le 9 ?is "o ^w 8,is !re any wise man among y1 or any end[$ ) k0 & t ^w1 8glory n10 /rikes at ! root ( all ! =em5tion$ & aft]m5tion$ evils4 ,f :5ce ,i say do? t promptitude & b5sal7#dce7 to speak1 t sl[ness & difficulty to he>1 t read9ess & incl9ation to pride1 7reprov$1 ,james i4 #ai1 #bj7 proce$8 ,is x n f an ov]we5+ conceit ( our own wisdom1 t we are s swift to speak1 & s sl[ to he>1 & t we w\ld tea* o!rs & yet be taught ( none8 ,we are s mu* 9 love ) our own appreh5sions1 t we imag9e !y %all f9d z mu* e/eem & affection among m51 & s be+ l b>rels full ( liquor1 9 our own conceit1 we are l to bur/ if we v5t n1 & are z incapable ( tak+ f o!rs z ( reta9+ :at is )94 ,! ^w ( ,god 0 a fire 9 ,j]emiah's he>t t w\ld h consum$ him1 if he _h n giv5 x v5t4 ,truly self love is a fire t mu/ v5t "o way or o!r1 or x w\ld burn up all )9 by displeasure1 & !n x is ! ov] appreh5sion ( "s excell5cy 9 ourselves1 :i* s disposes u to ang]1 t makes u combu/ible matt]1 l ! _s ( gunp[d]1 = ! lea/ sp>k ( injury or (f5ce1 w set all 9 a flame4 ,x is c]ta9ly ! fond imag9ation ( "s great wor? 9 ourselves1 t is ! v imm$iate pr$isposition to ! appreh5sion ( an injury4 ,humility _c be affront$1 x is h>d to p]suade ( an injury4 ,:y8 ,because !re is no excell5cy to be hurt or wrong$4 ,!re=e ,*ri/ conjo9s ^!1 8meek & l[ly 9 he>t10 7,mat?4 xi4 #bi17 lays pov]ty ( _s d[n z ! f\ndation ( meekness1 ,mat?4 v4 #c-e4 ,:5ce is x t we accept ( m5's p]sons by judg+ accord+ to ! outw>d appe>ance1 & are s ready to displease our bre?r51 especially ^! :o are inf]ior to u 9 body1 or m9d1 or e/ate8 ,is x n f ?is root1 self admiration8 ,?is makes u elevate ourselves above o!rs1 & to intrude ourselves among ^! :o are *iefe/ 9 acc\nt4 ,:5ce do? our unm]cifulness & rigidity t[>ds o!r m5 proce$1 b f ?is f\nta91 t we all[ s mu* lic5ce & indulg5ce to ourselves1 t we c h none to sp>e = o!rs1 & t we d n consid] t we ourselves /& 9 ne$ ( m m]cy f ,god1 & _c endure a mixture ( judgm5t 9 x8 ,!re=e we h judgm5t to o!rs )\t m]cy1 ,james ii4 #ac4 ,& is n ?is self pleas+ hum\r ! f\nta9 ( t cont5ti\s plea aft] ! pre-em95ce1 & c5sori\s lib]ty ( judg+ o!rs1 & usurp+ au?ority ov] !m8 ,james iii4 #a1 8,my bre?r51 be n ye _m ma/]s40 ,truly ?is is ! root ( all cont5tions & /rifes4 ,x is ?is :i* r5ts all human & ,*ri/ian society4 ,?is looses all ! p9s ( concord & unity4 ,?is sets all by ! e>s1 & makes all ! :eels reel ?r\gh o!r4 ,! conceit ( "s wor? beyond o!rs1 & ! imag9ation ( "s pre-em95ce ov] !m1 ev5 9 ! be/ creatures--he be/1 & he be/1 t is ! plea1 he greate/1 & he greate/1 t is ! controv]sy4 ,z bladd]s puff$ up ) w9d1 !y _c be kept 9 little room1 b e "o presses ano!r1 b if ! w9d 7 out1 !y w\ld compact 9 less room1 & comply bett] toge!r4 ,! apo/le implies ?is1 :5 he puts e man 9 m9d ( 8 own fail+1 89 _m ?+s we (f5d all10 & if ?is 7 consid]$1 x w\ld abate our security1 & cool our heat & f]v\r1 & mod]ate our rig\r t[>ds o!rs4 ,!re w\ld n be su* /rife ab\t places ( p[] & tru/1 if we 7 n swell$ 9 our own appreh5sions to "s em95cy4 ,& is n ?is ! v f\nta9 :i* s5ds out all ^! bitt] /reams ( ! tongue1 ^! evil speak+s "o ( ano!r1 ^! %>p & immod]ate c5sures ( our neighb\rs8 ,truly ?is is x1 e man acc\nts himself to be wis] & m religi\s ?an 8 bro!r1 to h m k1 & s he _c endure any diff]5ce 9 op9ion1 to h m hol9ess1 & s he _c be> any infirmity 9 practice4 ,b ! way to help ?is1 w\ld be to humble ourselves be=e ,god1 ,james iv4 #aj4 ,l[l9ess & meekness are ! gr\nd /ones ( ^! ,*ri/ian virtues :i* pres]ve ,*ri/ian society1 ,eph4 iv4 #b1 #c4 ,& is n ?is1 ,i pray y1 ! f\ndation ( w>s1 /rifes1 cont5tions1 & jeal\sies8 8,f :5ce come w>s & fight+s among y80 ,is x n f ^! imp]i\s lu/s :i* w> 9 our memb]s8 ,only f pride come? cont5tion1 ,prov4 xiii4 #aj4 ,! head spr+ ( all envy1 also issues out f pride1 & ?is divides1 9 _m /reams & wat]s1 all our c\rses & ways1 ) putrifi$ & pe/il5t corruptions4 ,:ile e man ha? ?is op9ion ( himself1 all is done 9 /rife1 no condesc5d5ce1 no submission "o to ano!r1 ,phil4 ii4 #c4 ,:ile all make !mselves ! c5tre1 x _c o!rwise happ51 b designs1 c\rses1 ?\ghts1 & ways1 mu/ int]f]e & j> among !mselves4 ,self-seek+ puts all by ! e>s1 z y see *ildr5 among !mselves1 if an apple be ca/ to !m4 ,any bait or advantage ( ! times yokes !m 9 t *ildi% cont5tion1 :o %all h x8 ,all come1 /rive1 & fight ab\t x1 & x is b a few c h x1 & ^! t get x _c keep x long4 ,o!rs w cat* x f !m4 ,n[ :at va9 ?+s are ^!1 :i* c nei!r be gott51 nor kept1 b by /rife8 ,oh t we c\ld seek bett] ?+s1 :i* may be bo? s\ght & kept1 )\t emulation or /rife6 ,n[ ! o!r ?+ is1 t ! misappreh5sion ( t :]e9 true excell5ce consi/s is ! gr\nd ( _m evils4 8,:o is a wise man80 c4 ,y all affect ! title1 & ye seek ! ?+1 z ye suppose4 ,b alas6 ye mi/ake t :]e9 x consi/s4 ,truly !re is 9 all m5 7ev] s9ce we ta/$ ( ! tree ( k ( good & evil7 a /range innate desire ( k1 & affectation ( wisdom1 & desire ( excell5ce4 ,b s9ce ! fir/ endeav\r 9 p>adise succe$$ ill1 !re ha? no?+ gone well s9ce4 ,we we>y ourselves to cat* vanities1 %ad[s1 & lies4 8,h[ long1 ,o ye sons ( m51 w ye love vanity1 & foll[ aft] lies80 ,t div9ely taught prophet c\ld n b pity ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,& z ,paul speaks to ! ,a!nians ( ano!r purpose1 8,him :om ye ignorantly wor%ip1 we %[ unto y10 s he decl>es unto m5 t :i* !y ignorantly & va9ly seek else:]e4 ,?is ,i assure y consi/s 9 ?is1 t ye %[ out ( a good conv]sation y\r works ) meekness & wisdom4 ,all our mis*ief proce$s f ?is1 t we misappreh5d & mi/ake t :i* we w\ld gladly h4 ,& s once be+ 9 ! wrong way1 t _c lead to our purpos$ end1 ! fa/] we run1 ! f>!r we g f x4 ,! m we move 9 affection & dilig5ce1 ! less we inde$ promove 9 reality to ! atta9+ :at we seek4 ,h[ greatly h we fall56 ,i might in/ance ?is 9 _m ?+s1 b ,i %all be cont5t ) ^! two4 ,!re is a desire 9 all m5 aft] happ9ess1 b !re is a fundam5tal error 9 ! imag9ation suppos+ x to consi/ 9 ! enjoym5t ( temporal pleasure1 hon\r1 advantage1 or ! satisfaction ( our own natural incl9ations4 ,n[ ?is leads all mank9d to a pursuit aft] ^! ?+s4 ,b h[ base a sc5t is x8 ,& h[ va9 a pursuit is x8 ,= ! fa/] !y move 9 t way1 ! fur!r !y are f all solid & true cont5tm5t4 ,aga91 9 all godly m51 !re is some?+ ( ?is rectifi$1 & !y suppose religion to be ! only true wisdom1 & ?is wisdom ! only true happ9ess4 ,b (t5times !re are ev5 mi/akes 9 t too4 ,z _m ( ! _w call sweet bitt]1 & bitt] sweet1 because ( ! vitiat$ & corrupt$ palate2 s ! godly1 be+ 9 "s measure di/emp]$1 call t :i* is n s sweet sweete/1 & t :i* is n s bitt]1 bitt]e/4 ,!y *ange ! value ( ?+s1 & misplace !m out ( t ord] 9 :i* ,god ha? set !m4 ,"o great mi/ake is ?is4 ,we impose a great deal ( weight & mom5t ^u ^! ?+s 9 religion1 :i* are b ! hay & /ubble1 or p9s 9 ! build+1 & we e/eem less t :]e9 ! f\ndation & sub/ance ( true religion consi/s4 ,we h an ov]-appreh5sion ( a pr(ession1 & an und]valu+ ?\ght ( practice4 ,we ov]/ret* "s po9ts ( k1 & tru? ( ! lea/ value27#dcf7 & h less value = ! fundam5tal /atutes ( ! gospel1 fai? & love1 m]cy & judgm5t4 ,?is our ,savi\r reprov$ 9 ! ,ph>isees4 8,i w h m]cy 7says ,god7 & n sacrifice40 ,a c]emony ( op9ion 9 "s p>ticul>s ( ! "t ha? m necessity ) u ?an ! practice ( true godl9ess3 & ?is is ! root ( ! mo/ "p ( ^! va9 jangl+s1 /rifes ( words1 & p]v]se disput+s ( m51 :]e( come? envy1 /rife1 malice1 evil surmis+s1 & no edification 9 fai? & love1 :i* 7 s frequ5t 9 ! primitive times1 & s (t5 hamm]$ d[n by ,paul4 ,?is is x1 a misappreh5sion ( ! value ( !m4 ,fancy imposes a wor? & necessity ^u !m4 ,b ,paul do? always oppose unto !m true godl9ess 7#a ,tim4 vi4 #c1 *ap4 iv4 #g71 & prescribes t z ! cure1 t true godl9ess 9 practice ( :at we "k1 & *>ity t[>ds our bre?r51 may be bigg] 9 our appreh5sion1 & high] 9 our affection4 ,w\ld ye !n "k1 my bre?r51 :]e9 true religion consi/s1 & :]e9 g5u9e ,*ri/ianity /&s8 ,x is 9 %[+ out ( a good conv]sation1 our works ) meekness & wisdom4 ,i r$uce x to ^! two words1 9 jo9+ practice to k1 & meekness to bo?2 & ?is makes our religion to %9e be=e m51 & glorify our heav5ly ,fa!r4 ,:]e9 !n d ye ?9k ?is my/]y ( wisdom :i* ! gospel reveals consi/s8 ,n 9 ! pr(\nd & ab/ract$ speculations ( ,god1 or ! secrets ( nature1--a "w ab\t :i* le>n$ m5 h rack$ _! inv5tions1 & beat5 _! bra9s to no o!r purpose1 ?an ! discov]y ( ! greatness ( man's ignorance4 ,x do? n consi/ 9 ! s\nd+ ( ! dep?s ( div9ity1 & loos+ all ^! p]plex+ knots ( que/ions1 & d\bts1 :i* are mov$ ^u ! scripture1 9 all :i* m5 really bewray _! own ignorance & mis]y4 8,! _w by wisdom knew n ,god40 ,liv+ "r is ! fir/ po9t ( true wisdom4 ,x co/s _m m5 great exp5ses to le>n to "k _! own folly1 to become fools1 t !y may become wise1 #a ,cor4 iii4 #ah4 ,man became a fool by seek+ to become wis] ?an ,god made him2 & t is all ! result ( our endeav\rs aft] wisdom s9ce1 ,rom4 i4 #bb4 ,b "h is ! great in/ruction ( ,*ri/ianity1 to br+ man d[n l[ f ! height ( presumption & self-e/imation1 & make him see himself j z he is by nature1 a fool1 & a wild ass's colt4 ,nebu*adnezz> _h mu* ado to le>n ?is lesson4 ,x co/ him "s ye>s brutality to le>n to "k 8 bruti%ness1 & :5 t 0 kn[n 8 und]/&+ return$ to him4 ,n[ ?is is ! fir/ & h>de/ po9t ( wisdom4 ,:5 x is once le>n$ & impr9t$ on ! he>t1 ,o :at a docility is 9 ! m9d to m6 ,:at read9ess to receive :at foll[s6 ,x makes a man a wean$ *ild1 a little simple *ild1 tractable & flexible z ,*ri/ w\ld h all 8 disciples4 ,a man ?us empti$ & vacuat$ ( self-conceit1 ^! l9es ( natural pride be+ blott$ out1 ! s\l is z a tabula rasa1 8an unwritt5 table10 to receive any impression ( ! law ( ,god t he pleases to put on x2 & !n 8 words are all 8pla9 to him t und]/&e?1 & "r to !m t f9d k10 ,prov4 viii4 #i4 ,!n ,i say x is n difficult to und]/& & to prove :at is ! good & acceptable w ( ,god1 ,rom4 xii4 #b2 ,eph4 v4 #aj-ag4 ,x is n up unto heav51 t ?\ %\lde/ say1 :o %all asc5d to br+ x d[n8 ,nei!r is x f> d[n 9 ! dep?1 t ?\ %\lde/ say1 :o %all desc5d & br+ x up f h5ce8 ,b x is ne> !e1 89 ?y m\?1 & 9 ?y he>t10 c4 ,rom4 x4 #f1 #g1 #h4 8,he ha? %[$ !e1 ,o man1 :at is good1 & :at is requir$ ( !e1 b to d ju/ly1 to love m]cy1 & to walk humbly ) ?y ,god10 ,micah vi4 #h4 ,!re is ! pla9 sign ( ,*ri/ian wisdom1 ! abridgm5t ( all t is taught 9 ! s*ool ( ,*ri/4 ,"h is ! c\rse ( moral philosophy1 8,! grace ( ,god ha? appe>$1 to tea* u to d5y ungodl9ess1 & worldly lu/s1 & to live sob]ly1 righte\sly1 & godly 9 ?is _w40 ,& :5 ! s*ol> is br\ght along by ^! degrees1 he is at l5g? laureat$7#dcg7 9 t great day ( our ,savi\r's appe>ance4 ,!n he ha? ! degree ( glory & immortality conf]r$ ^u him4 ,he is a c&idate ( immortality & felicity1 ,tit4 ii4 #ab1 #ac4 ,we are 9 ! ,*ri/ian s*ool l _m s*ol>s :o lab\r to "k s _m ?+s1 t inde$ !y "k no?+ well2 z ! /oma* t dev\rs mu* meat1 b dige/s little1 & turns x n into food & alim5t1 incorporates x n into ! body4 ,we cat* at _m great po9ts ( tru?1 & we really dr9k 9 none ( !m2 we let none s9k into ! he>t1 & turn into affection & practice4 ,?is is ! gr& disease ( ! "t1 a /udy to "k _m ?+s1 & no /udy to love :at we "k1 or practise any ?+4 ,! ,*ri/ian _w is all 9 a flame1 & ! *ur* is r5t asund] by ! eag] pursuit & prosecution ( "s po9ts ( tru?1 & ?is is ! clam\r ( all m51 :o w %[ u our light8 ,:o w discov] "s new ?+ unto u8 ,b 9 ! mean "t we d n prove ! unque/ionable acceptable w ( our ,god2 l a fa/idi\s squeami% /oma*1 t loa!s :at x receives1 & always longs = some?+ else4 ,?us ! evil is v5t$ "h4 ,:o is a wise man1 d ye ?9k8 ,n he :o kn[s _m ?+s1 :o ha? /ill a w to controv]sy1 :o ha? atta9$ "s fur!r light ?an o!rs ( !m2 n he1 bre?r51 b he t %[s out ( a good conv]sation1 8 works ) meekness ( wisdom1 he t proves & practise? z well z kn[s1 ! good w ( ,god4 8,= h]eby d we "k t we "k him1 if we keep 8 comm&m5ts4 ,he t sai?1 ,i "k him1 & keeps n 8 comm&s1 is a li>1 & ! tru? is n 9 him10 #a ,john ii4 #c1 #d4 ,?is proves t k is n 9 ! head1 b 9 ! he>t1 & t x is n captivat$ & %ut up 9 ! m9d1 b t a man is deliv]$ up z a captive to ! tru?1 ,rom4 vi4 #af4 ,all m5 compla9 ( ! want ( light & k1 ?\gh p]haps none ?9k !y h mu*4 ,b is ! w ( ,god s d>k & intricate8 ,is x s h>d to und]/&8 ,truly x is pla91 8,he ha? %[$ !e :at is good10 he ha? %[$ !e :at to d2 b t ?\ neglecte/ to d1 & !re=e m5 "k n :at to d fur!r4 ,d ye n all "k t ye %\ld walk sob]ly1 righte\sly1 & pi\sly1 & humble y\rselves to walk ) ,god1 & 9 l[l9ess ( m9d ea* %\ld e/eem ano!r bett] ?an himself8 ,ye %\ld =be> & =give "o ano!r1 z ,god = ,*ri/'s sake ha? =giv5 y4 ,ye %\ld n seek great ?+s = y\rselves1 especially :5 ,god is pluck+ up :at he ha? plant$1 & ca/+ d[n :at 0 built4 ,ye %\ld m9d y\r c\ntry above m1 & live z soj\rn]s "h4 ,are n ^! words ( wisdom all pla9 & obvi\s to ! meane/ capacity8 ,n[1 my belov$1 ) :at face c ye seek m k ( ,god1 or inquire = m light into 8 m9d1 :5 y d n prove t kn[n & p]fect w ( 88 ,:5 y d n occupy y\r pres5t tal5t1 :y d ye seek m8 8,to him t ha? %all be giv540 ,truly x is ! man t fe>s & obeys z f> z is reveal$1 to :om ,god %[s 8 secret1 & tea*es ! way he %\ld *oose1 ,psal4 xxv4 #ab4 ,i "k n a readi] way to be resolv$ 9 d\btful ?+s1 ?an to /udy ob$i5ce 9 ^! ?+s t are beyond all d\bt4 ,to walk 9 ! light receiv$1 is ! highway to m light4 ,b :at hope is !re ( any m light f ! ,"l1 :5 our ways & c\rses1 & dispositions & practices1 ev5 9 our endeav\rs aft] m k1 _c endure ! light ( t %9+ w ( ,god1 t is already reveal$8 ,9 ord]+ our conv]sation1 we cat* at ! %ad[ ( our po9ts ( tru?1 & lose ! sub/ance t 0 9 our h&s1 l[l9ess1 meekness1 *>ity1 long suff]+1 sobriety ( m9d & actions1 & heav5ly m9d$ness4 ,all ^! sub/antial we let g1 t we may get hold ( "s empty un$ify+ notions4 ,we put out our c&le t is already enlight5$1 t is1 ! k ( good conv]sation t we may seek m light1 & t is ! way to f9d d>kness & delusion4 ,because !y receiv$ n ! tru? 9 love1 t !y might be sav$1 ,god gave !m up to /rong delusions & ! belief ( lies1 #b ,!ss4 ii4 #aj1 #aa4 ,!re is ! gr\nd ( delusions1 tru? receiv$1 b n lov$ or obey$1 _m ?+s kn[n1 b ! /amp & seal n impress$ on ! he>t we express 9 ! conv]sation4 ,!re=e ,god is provok$ to put out t useless light ( tru? & deliv] t man captive to delusions1 :o w\ld n deliv] 8 s\l a captive to tru?4 ,& is n ?is righte\sness1 t he :o deta9$ ! kn[n tru? 9 unrighte\sness ( affection & conv]sation1 be himself deta9$ & inc>c]at$ by /rong delusions ( m9d & imag9ation8 ,z a good conv]sation & good works %\ld be jo9$ to k1 & meekness mu/ be ! ornam5t ( bo?1 ?is meekness ( wisdom is ! great lesson t ! wisdom ( ! ,fa!r came d[n to tea* man4 8,le>n ( me1 = ,i am meek40 ,& truly ! meekness ( t sub/antial wisdom ( ,god ,jesus ,*ri/1 is ! exact patt]n & copy1 & ! mo/ p[]ful motive & con/ra9t to ?is k9dness ( ,*ri/ian wisdom4 ,our ,savi\r did n cry nor lift up 8 voice 9 ! /reets4 ,he made little noise1 nor cri$ ) pomp1 he 0 n rigor\s1 nor rigid ^u s9n]s4 ,?\gh he 0 oppress$ & afflict$ yet he op5$ n 8 m\?1 be+ revil$ he revil$ n aga91 be+ curs$1 he bless$4 ,?\gh he c\ld h legions ( angels at 8 comm&1 yet he w\ld %[ r an example ( pati5ce & meekness to 8 foll[]s1 ?an ov]come 8 enemies4 ,if _m ( u1 :o pret5d to be 8 disciples1 _h ! w9ds1 ra9s1 heav5s1 & elem5ts at our comm&m5t1 ,i fe> we w\ld h burn$ up ! _w4 ,we w\ld pres5tly h call$ = fire f heav51 to dev\r all :om we conceiv$ enemies to him1 or ourselves1 & t "u ! notion ( zeal4 ,zeal x is inde$1 b su* z is spok5 ( 9 ! next v]se4 8,if ye h bitt] envy+ 7! ^w is bitt] zeal7 9 y\r he>ts1 glory n1 nor lie aga9/ ! tru?40 ,*ri/'s zeal 0 sweet zeal4 ,x might well consume or eat him up )91 b x did n dev\r o!rs )\t4 8,! zeal ( ?y h\se 7says he7 ha? eat5 me up40 ,b our zeal is l ! ,babylonian furnace1 t burnt & consum$ ^! t w5t to ?r[ ! pi\s *ildr5 into x4 ,at ! fir/ approa*+ x gets )\t ! *imney1 & dev\rs all ar\nd x4 ,if ! meekness or g5tl5ess ( a p]son :o receiv$ ! greate/ injuries t ev] any receiv$1 & to :om ! greate/ indignities 7 done1 & :o endur$ ! greate/ contradiction ( s9n]s1 if 8 calm compos$ temp] d n s(t5 our spirits1 mitigate our %>pness1 & allay our bitt]ness1 ,i "k n :at c d x4 ,i d n ?9k b if any man consid]$ h[ mu* long suff]+ ,god ex]cises t[>ds him1 h[ g5tle & pati5t he is1 aft] s _m provocations1 h[ ,jesus ,*ri/ do? /ill =give inf9ite numb]s ( inf9ite wrongs done to 8 grace1 h[ sl[ he is to wra?1 & easy to be entreat$1 surely su* a man w\ld abate mu* ( 8 sev]ity t[>ds o!rs1 he w\ld pursue peace ) all m51 & e/eem little ( wrongs done unto him1 & n ?9k !m wor?y ( remembrance1 he w\ld n be easily provok$1 b he w\ld be easily pacifi$4 ,9 a ^w1 he c\ld n b ex]cise some?+ ( t g5tl5ess & meekness 9 =be>+ & =giv+1 z ,*ri/ also =gave him & truly !re is no ornam5t ( a man l t ( a meek & quiet _s1 #a ,pet4 iii4 #d4 ,x is bo? comely & preci\s1 x is ( great price 9 ,god's sight4 ,x is a _s all compos$ & settl$1 all peace & h>mony )94 ,x is l ! heav5s 9 a cle> day1 all s]5e & beautiful1 :]eas an unmeek _s is = ! mo/ "p l ! tr\bl$ sea1 toss$ ) tempe/s1 w9ds1 & da%$ ) ra9s1 ev5 at ! be/1 x is b tr\bl$ ) itself4 ,:5 !re is no ext]nal provocation1 x ha? an inw>d unre/ 9 its bosom1 & ca/s out mire & dirt4 ,meekness is s beseem+ e man1 t x is ev5 humanity itself4 ,x is ! v nature ( a man re/or$1 & ^! bruti%1 wild & savage dispositions put (f4 ,meekness is a man 9 ! true lik5ess ( ,god4 ,b passion1 & ! evils :i* accompany x1 is a man metamorphos$ & trans=m$ into ! nature ( a bea/1 & t ( a wild bea/ too4 ,x ha? be5 always reckon$ t ang] is no?+ diff]5t f madness1 b 9 ! cont9uance ( x4 ,x is a %ort madness4 ,b :at is want+ 9 ! cont9uance is made up 9 ! frequ5cy4 ,:5 spirits are incl9$ to x1 !re is a habitual fury & madness 9 su* spirits4 ,x is no wond] !n1 ^! are conjo9$1 meekness & wisdom1 = truly !y are insep>able4 ,meekness dwells 9 ! bosom ( wisdom4 ,x is no?+ else b wisdom1 reason1 & religion rul+ all )91 & compos+ all ! di/emp]$ lu/s & affections1 b ang] re/s 9 ! bosoms ( fools1 x _c get re/ b 9 a fool's bosom1 = :]e x ent]s1 wisdom & reason mu/ g out1 ,eccles4 vii4 #i4 8,a fool's wra? is pres5tly kn[n10 ,prov4 xii4 #af4 ,= if !re 7 s mu* true & solid wisdom z to exam9e ! matt] fir/1 & to consid] be=e we suff] ourselves to be provok$1 we w\ld c]ta9ly qu5* ang] 9 ! v fir/ smok+ ( an appreh5sion ( a wrong4 ,we w\ld imm$iately ca/ x out1 = !re is no?+ s mu* bl9ds & dimme? ! eye ( our und]/&+1 & :5 ?is gross vap\r rises out ( ! dunghill ( our lu/s1 no?+ s mu* uncov]s our %ame & nak$ness4 8,a prud5t man cov]e? %ame10 b ha/9ess & bitt]ness takes ! g>m5t (f our infirmity1 & exposes u to mock]y & contempt1 ,prov4 xii4 #af4 ,!re is n a great] evid5ce ( a /rong solid _s1 ?an ?is1 to be able to gov]n ?is unruly passion1 :]eas x is tak5 f> o!rwise4 ,meekness is con/ru$ by "s to be simplicity & weakness1 & _m imag9e "s greatness & height ( _s 9 ! hott] natures1 b truly x is f> o!rwise4 8,= he t is sl[ to ang]1 is bett] ?an ! mighty1 & he t rule? 8 own _s1 ?an he t takes a city40 ,wra? is an impot5cy & weakness4 ,x ha? no /r5g? 9 x1 b su* z ye w\ld f9d 9 madm54 ,b ?is is true magnanimity1 to ov]come ?yself1 & 8ov]come evil ) good40 ,z !re is no?+ :i* is a great] evid5ce ( wisdom1 s !re is no?+ a bett] help to true wisdom ?an ?is4 ,= a meek _s is l a cle> runn+ f\nta91 t ye see ! bottom (1 b a passionate _s is l a tr\bl$ f\nta91 ! %ad[ ( tru? _c be se5 9 x4 ,a glass t is pure & cleanly1 r5d]s ! image lively1 b if x be besme>$ ) du/1 y c see no?+1 s is a compos$ mild _s apt to disc]n ! tru? )\t prejudice4 ,& inde$ x is ! meek :om ,god engages to tea* 8 ways1 ,psal4 xxv4 #h1 #i4 ,he t receives ) meekness ! +raft$ ^w1 is 9 ! readie/ capacity to receive m4 ,:5 ! sup]fluity ( naught9ess is ca/ out1 & all ! faculties ( ! s\l compos$ to quietness & calmness1 !n 8 voice w be/ be he>d1 & himself readie/ to receive x4 ,our affection keeps a cont9ual hurry )9 ! tumultu\s noise ( our disord]$ lu/s1 t are always rag+ & controll+ ! voice ( ,god1 s t we _c he> 8 tea*+4 ,a passionate temp] ( _s is v indocile4 ,!re are s _m l\d s\nds ( prejudices )91 t ! tru? _c be he>d4 ,b a meek _s ha? all quietness & sil5ce1 z ,cornelius & 8 h\se _h wait+ = ! m9d ( ! ,"l4 ,& su* he delights to conv]se ) mo/1 & reveal mo/ unto1 = x gets readie/ ent]ta9m5t4 ,let me tell y1 belov$ 9 ! ,"l1 y disoblige ! ,"l 7if ,i may speak s7 & h9d] him to reveal any m ( 8 m9d to y1 ye dis5gage him to tea* y 8 way 9 ^? d>k & untrodd5 pa?s1 because ye d n /udy ?is meekness 9 ! wisdom & k ye h already1 nor 8 meekness & mod]ation 9 seek+ fur!r k4 ,& x is no wond] he be provok$ by x1 to *oose y\r delusions1 because x is c]ta9ly ^! graces ( meekness1 *>ity1 pati5ce1 g5tl5ess1 long suff]+1 humbl5ess ( m9d1 & su* l1 :i* g always 9 a *a9 toge!r4 ,^! are an ornam5t ( grace ^u ! head1 & a cr[n ( glory1 & t *a9 ab\t ! neck1 ,solomon m5tions1 ,prov4 iv4 #i4 ,n[ :5 y ca/ (f y\r cr[n ( glory1 y\r noble/ ornam5t1 y\r *a9 ( dignity1 %\ld he give su* preci\s pe>ls to sw9e8 ,:5 y trample "u foot ! great] comm&m5ts ( m]cy1 judgm5t1 sobriety1 humility1 meekness1 & *>ity1 %\ld he reveal less] comm&m5ts1 or discov] 8 w 9 less] matt]s8 ,consid] ! mann] ( expression "h1 8,let him %[ =? out ( a good conv]sation10 c4 ,truly x is good works ) meekness ( wisdom1 x is a good conv]sation1 ) a true pr(ession1 t %[s =? a ,*ri/ian1 & %[s him mo/ be=e m54 8,let y\r light 7says ,*ri/7 s %9e be=e m540 ,:at is ! %9+ beauty ( ,*ri/ian light8 ,x is ! works ( piety1 *>ity1 equity1 & sobriety4 ,^! glorify ! ,fa!r1 & beautify all 8 *ildr54 ,y may easily conceive :at t is1 t *iefly comm5ds religion to ! ignorant _w4 ,is x n ! meekness ( ,*ri/ian wisdom8 ,is x n ?is h>mless simplicity1 t div9e-l c&\r1 t %9es 9 e true ,*ri/ian8 ,w rigidity1 sev]ity1 passion1 blood1 viol5ce1 p]secution1 & su* l1 ev] conciliate ! he>ts ( m58 ,h su* p]sons any beauty1 any light 9 !m1 except a scor*+ consum+ light8 ,! light ( a good ,*ri/ian is l ! light ( ! sun1 ( a sweet1 g5tle1 & refre%+ nature1 convey+ influ5ce to all1 do+ good to ! h\sehold ( fai?4 ,pet] w tell y :at t is1 t w mo/ engage ! he>ts ( ! _w1 to a rev]5d e/eem ( true religion1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #ab4 ,x is a conv]sation hone/1 & void ( (f5ce1 giv+ to e "o _! own due1 hon\r+ all m51 lov+ ! bro!rhood1 n us+ our lib]ty = a cloak ( malici\sness1 & n ov]/ret*+ x1 to ! loos+ ( o!r natural or civil b&s4 ,:5 m5 see ,*ri/ianity mak+ u d t really & *e]fully1 :i* ev5 nature itself tea*e? all to d t makes ! light ( x %9+ & beautiful4 ,are n ^! high] my/]ies ( fai?1 ?an "s conceive8 ,x is n o!r po9ts ( tru? & pr(ession1 t are ei!r above natural reason1 or seem some?+ opposite to x1 t c engage natural behold]s1 & f> less ! prosecution ( a temporal worldly int]e/ ( ! p ( ,god1 to ! de/ruction ( all opposite to x1 at lea/ to ! dim9i%+ ( all o!r m5's ga9 & advantage1 ! engross+ ( all e>?ly privileges into ! h&s ( sa9ts4 ,t is su* a ?+ t nev] ent]$ into ! he>t ( ! %9+ lights ( ! primitive times4 ,o h[ do? ! /ream ( _! exhortations run cross to ?is notion6 ,i am sure !re is no?+ 9 its own nature1 su* a /umbl+ block to ! _w or repres5ts religion s odi\s & abom9able to o!r m51 z :5 x /&s 9 ! way1 & int]cepts all ^! natural immunities or privileges ( life1 or e/ate4 ,?is makes natural m5 to hate x1 ev5 at a di/ance1 & become irreconcilable enemies unto x4 ,s9ce x w n let !m live by x1 !y are engag$ n to let x live by !m4 ,i wi% inde$ all ! places ( p[] & tru/ 9 e nation1 7 9 ! h&s ( godly m51 n s mu* = ! int]e/ ( ! godly z = ! public int]e/1 because m5 fe>+ ,god1 & hat+ covet\sness1 c only rule ju/ly & com=tably4 ,b to monopolize all p[] & tru/ to su* a p>ticul> judgm5t & way 7z x is n[ giv5 out7 is truly1 ,i ?9k1 inhuman & un*ri/ian4 ,^! des]ve n p[] & tru/ :o w\ld seek x1 & engross x :olly to !mselves47#dch7 ,b !re is ano!r ?+ :i* sav\rs greatly ( ! fle%1 at lea/ ( t _s :i* ,*ri/ reprov$ 9 8 disciples1 to take away m5's lives1 lib]ty1 & livelihood giv5 by _! ,creator1 ^u e foot ( opposition & enmity to our way & int]e/4 ,is ?is to love our enemies1 bless+ !m t curse u1 or pray+ = !m t despitefully use u1 or p]secute u8 ,let u rememb] we are ,*ri/ians1 & ?is is ! rule ( ,*ri/ianity1 t /ops ev5 ! m\? ( adv]s>ies4 ,b "s /ill f9d an evasion = ?is4 ,!y w say !y are ,god's enemies1 & n my p>ticul> enemies only4 ,b ,i pray y 7 n ! enemies ( ,*ri/ians 9 ^! days m prop]ly enemies to ,*ri/ ?an n[8 ,= !y _h no?+ !n to p]secute !m =1 b ! v pr(ession ( t "n4 ,& truly ,i confess 9 our days we make m p>ticul> enemies1 by p>ticul> injuries & disobligem5ts1 ?an ei!r our pr(ession or practice ( religion make4 ,b to put x out ( all d\bt1 we le>n t !y are p]secutors1 & d all mann] ( evil aga9/ u1 = ,*ri/'s "n sake4 ,i h said ?is because ,i "k no?+ t m d>k5e? & obscures religion nor su* worldly & temporal int]e/s1 s eag]ly pursu$1 & no?+ makes x m to %9e among m51 ?an a good conv]sation ) meekness ( wisdom4 ,s]mon ,v4 ,james iii4 #ad4--8;,b if ye h bitt] envy+10 c4 ,! cunn+ ( ,satan1 & ! deceitfulness ( our own he>ts1 are su* t :5 a gross] temptation w n prevail ) consci5ce 9 "s measure enlight5$1 !n !y trans=m !mselves into angels ( light1 & deal m subtilely ) u4 ,& !re is no great] subtilty ( ,satan1 nor no /rong] self deceit1 ?an ?is1 to palliate & cov] vices ) ! %ad[ ( virtue1 & to pres5t corruptions "u ! similitude ( graces4 ,x is common unto all temptations to s91 to h a hook "u _! bait1 to be mask$ ov] ) "s pleasure or advantage or cr$it4 ,b :5 su* e>?ly & c>nal pret5ces d n ins9uate /rongly unto a believ+ he>t t has discov]$ ! vanity ( all t :i* is 9 ! _w1 s d>e n v5ture ^u s9 = all ! pleasures :i* att5d x1 !n he w9ds ab\t & t>ries & *anges 8 lik5ess unto light1 consci5ce1 & duty1 pres5ts _m works ( d>kness & corruption "u ! notion ( duty & hone/y1 accord+ z he f9ds ! temp] ( a man's _s to be4 ,i c give no in/ance m pregnant1 & ev5 common1 ?an ?is :i* is giv5 "h1 viz41 cont5tions & /riv+s among bre?r51 bitt] envy+1 malign+ & c5sur+ "o ano!r1 :i* are v manife/ works ( ! fle%1 & works ( d>kness1 fitt] = ! night ?an ! day1 & = ! "t ( ignorance1 nor ! "t aft] ! cle> light ha? %9$4 ,n[ if ,satan 7 ab\t to p]suade a *ur* or a ,*ri/ian ( ?is1 h[ d ye ?9k he w\ld g ab\t x8 ,w\ld he pres5t "s c>nal advantage to be ga9$ by x1 "s m pr(it or pref]m5t f x8 ,may be t might be v tak+ ) "s m unconsci5ti\s self seek+ spirits1 & ,i fe> x be too mu* tak5 ) _m4 ,b sure x w n reli% ) e man4 ,x w n entice him t ha? ! fe> ( ,god1 & ! love ( ,jesus /irr+ )9 him4 ,!re=e he mu/ seek ab\t1 & f9d "s false prophet1 t may come out 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l1 & disguise himself1 & by su* means he w d x4 ,let a po9t ( tru? or consci5ce come 9 debate1 let a notion ( religion1 & "o f> (f f an int]e/ 9 ,*ri/ be 9 ! bus9ess1 & !n he c take advantage to make a man ov]rea* himself 9 x4 ,he w pres5t ! tru? z a ?+ ( s great weight & consequ5ce1 t he mu/ cont5d = x1 & empty all 8 wit & p[] & p>ts = x4 ,?is good int5tion be+ e/abli%$1 he raises up m5's passions "u a notion ( zeal1 & ^! be promov$ "u t pret5ce = su* an end4 ,:atsoev] mean may be s\ght1 pr(itable = t end1 all is *os5 & foll[$ )\t discretion or k ( :at is good or evil4 ,x is appreh5d$ t ! good pr9ciple ( consci5ce1 ( duty1 & ! good int5tion1 may ju/ify all4 ,& by t means he ha? p]suad$ ! *ur*es ( ,*ri/1 & ! ,*ri/ian _w1 unto m rigidity1 sev]ity1 cruelty1 /rife1 cont5tion1 blood1 viol5ce1 & su* works ( d>kness1 ?an readily h be5 f\nd 9 ! times ( ignorance4 ,is ,*ri/5dom a field ( blood1 r ?an any o!r "p ( ! _w8 ,truly ?is is ! reproa* ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,by ?is1 ,god's "n is daily blasphem$4 ,"h our apo/le sets himself to unmask ?is angel ( light1 & to deciph] him 9 8 own prop] nature & notion4 ,he takes (f ! viz>d ( religion & wisdom1 & lets y see ! v image ( hell "u x4 8,b if ye h bitt] envy+ & /rife1 glory n40 ,ye glory z if ye _h ! tru?1 y glory 9 y\r zeal = x1 y boa/ t ye are ! wise m51 ! religi\s m51 & s y take lib]ty ^u ! acc\nt ( envy1 to malign1 despise1 & cont5d ) o!rs4 ,glory n1 if y *]i% su* /rifes & cont5tions1 to ! brea* ( ,*ri/ian peace & concord4 ,y are li>s aga9/ ! tru?1 :i* y pr(ess4 ,d n ?9k ^! proce$ f true zeal1 nay1 nay1 x is b bitt] envy1 & bitt] zeal4 ,d n flatt] y\rselves ) an appreh5sion ( wisdom1 or k1 or religion4 ,t is wisdom inde$1 b m>k ( :at nature4 ,x is e>?y1 s5sual1 & devili%4 ,& inde$1 t is a fooli% wisdom1 to say no worse ( x4 ,y see1 !n1 :at ne$ we h ( ! exhortation ( ! apo/le 7,eph4 vi4 #aa71 8,put on ! :ole arm\r ( ,god1 t ye may be able to /& aga9/ ! wiles ( ! devil40 ,truly we may /& aga9/ 8 d>ts1 & viol5t op5 ?ru/s at our consci5ce2 :5 we17#dci7 be+ ignorant ( 8 devices1 & n acqua9t$ ) 8 dep?s 7#b ,cor4 ii4 #aa1 ,rev4 ii4 #bd7 w n be able to /& aga9/ 8 ways4 ,= we h a great & subtile p>ty to wre/le )1 pr9cipalities & p[]s1 & spiritual wick$ness 9 high places1 or heav5ly ?+s 7z "s r5d] ! ^w74 ,he ex]cises mu* wick$ness1 spiritual invisible wick$ness 9 heav5ly & religi\s ?+s1 9 :i* x is h>d to wre/le1 unless we be end[$ ) fai?1 k1 & righte\sness1 & %od ) ! gospel ( peace1 ! peaceable gospel r$uc+ our spirits to a peaceable temp]4 ,i conceive !re is no?+ ! _w ha? be5 m abus$ )1 ?an ! notion ( zeal1 ju/ice1 & su* l1 & !re is no?+ :]e9 a ,*ri/ian is m ready to deceive himself ?an ?is4 ,!re=e ,i conceive ! ,holy ,gho/ has undeceiv$ u 9 ?is1 & ha? ( purpose us$ ! ^w zeal z (t5 9 a bad s5se z 9 a good "o1 & usually *ooses to express envy & malice by x1 ?\gh ano!r ^w might suit z well1 & be m prop]4 ,s "h bitt] zeal1 1 is reckon$ among ! works ( ! fle%1 ,gal4 v4 #bj4 ,& we are exhort$ to walk hone/ly z 9 ! day1 n 9 /rife & envy1 or zeal4 ,& !re=e ! apo/le rebukes %>ply ! ,cor9?ians3 8,are ye n c>nal1 & walk z m51 :]eas !re is among y envy+1 or zeal1 & /rife10 #a ,cor4 iii4 #c4 ,zeal is a vehem5cy ( affection 9 any e>ne/ pursuit1 or opposition ( a ?+1 & to make x good1 x mu/ n only be fix$ ^u a comm5dable & good object1 b mu/ run 9 ! "r *annel1 betwe5 ! banks ( mod]ation1 *>ity1 & sobriety4 ,if x ov]fl[s ^!1 c]ta9ly t excess proce$s n simply & purely f ! love ( ,god1 or ! tru?1 b f "s lat5t corruption or lu/ 9 our memb]s1 :i* takes occasion to swell up ) x4 ,i f9d 9 scripture ! true zeal ( ,god ha? mu* self d5ial 9 x4 ,x is n ex]cis$ s mu* conc]n+ a man's own matt]s1 z conc]n+ ! matt]s t are purely & m]ely conc]n+ ,god's glory4 ,x is ! mo/ flexible1 condesc5d+1 & =be>+ ?+ 9 ^? ?+s t relate to ourselves & our own int]e/s4 ,?us ,moses is comm5d$ z ! meeke/ man1 :5 ,a>on & ,miriam raise s$ition aga9/ him1 ,num4 xii4 #c4 ,he _h n affections to be commov$ ^u t acc\nt4 ,b h[ mu* is he /irr$ & provok$ ^u ! appreh5sion ( ! manife/ di%on\r ( ,god1 by ! p's idolatry8 ,h[ _m are lions 9 _! own cause1 & 9 ,god's z simple & blunt z lambs8 ,& h[ mu* w our spirits be commov$ :5 our own int]e/ lies 9 ! bus9ess1 & ha? "s conjunction ) ,god's int]e/1 b if ^! are p>t$1 our f]v\r abates1 & our heat cools8 ,i lay d[n ?is1 !n1 z ! fundam5tal pr9ciple ( true zeal1 x is l *>ity t seeke? n its own ?+s4 ,b to make ! nature ( x cle>1 ,i give y ?ree *>act]s ( x1 v]ity1 *>ity & imp>tiality4 ,i say x ha? tru? 9 x1 a good ?+ = ! object1 & k ( t good ?+ 9 ! subject1 = ! pr9ciple ( x3 8,x is good to be zeal\sly affect$ always 9 a good ?+10 ,gal4 iv4 #ah4 ,zeal is an evil ?+1 ha? some?+ ( ! impati5t & re/less nature ( ! devil 9 x4 ,!re is no?+ we %\ld be m delib]ate & circumspect 91 ?an :at to employ or be/[ our affections ^u4 ,we %\ld h a c]ta9 p]suasion ( ! unque/ionable goodness ( t :i* we are ard5t & vehem5t to obta91 else ! m ard\r & vehem5cy1 ! m wick$ness is 9 x4 ,! ,jews _h a zeal = ,god1 b n accord+ to k1 & t is a bl9d impetu\s self w4 ,= if a man take a race at 8 full spe$ 9 ! d>k1 he _c b cat* a fall47#ddj7 ,! eag] & hot pursuits ( m5 are f\nd$ ^u "s gross misappreh5sions4 ,secondly1 ,!re mu/ n only be a goodness suppos$ 9 ! object1 b "s correspond5ce betwe5 ! wor? & weight ( t goodness & ! measure ( our desires & affections1 else !re wants t con=mity betwe5 ! s\l & tru? :i* makes a true zeal ( ,god4 ,i mean ?is1 ! s\l's mo/ vehem5t desires %\ld be employ$ ab\t ! *iefe/ good1 & our zeal move 9 relation to ?+s unque/ionably good1 & n ab\t ?+s ( small mom5t1 or ( little edification4 ,?is is ! apo/olic rule1 t n only we consid] t !re be "s tru? 9 ! ?+1 b t we especially take notice1 if !re be s mu* tru? & goodness z requires su* a measure ( vehem5cy & affection4 ,!re=e 9 less] ?+s we %\ld h less] commotion1 & 9 great] ?+s great]1 suitable to !m4 ,o!rwise ! ,ph>isees :o ex]cis$ _! zeal ab\t trifles1 & neglect$ ! weighti] matt]s ( ! law1 7,matt4 xxiii4 #bc47 w\ld n h be5 reprov$ by ,*ri/4 ,& inde$ ?is is ! zeal to :i* we are r$eem$ by ,*ri/4 ,tit4 ii4 #ad4 ,be ye zeal\s ( good works1 ( works t are unque/ionably good1 su* z piety1 equity1 & sobriety4 ,!re is no?+ m incongru\s ?an to /ra9 at a gnat & swall[ a camel1 to sp5d ! vital spirits ^u ?+s ( small conc]nm5t to our own or o!rs' edification1 & to h no?+ to sp>e = ! weighti] matt]s ( true godl9ess4 ,x is z if a man %\ld /rike a fea!r or ! air ) all 8 might3 ,he mu/ ne$s wre/ 8 arms4 ,ev5 s1 to /rike ) ! spiritual sword ( our affections1 ) su* vehem5cy1 at ! light] & empti] matt]s ( religion1 _c *oose b to disjo9t ! _s1 & put x out ( c\rse1 z !re is a falsehood 9 t zeal t is s vehem5t ab\t a light matt]1 ?\gh x h "s good 9 x4 ,= !re is no suitable proportion betwe5 ! wor? ( ! ?+ & ! vehem5cy ( ! _s4 ,imag9ation acts 9 bo?4 ,9 ! "o x supposes a goodness1 & x foll[s x1 & 9 ! o!r1 x imposes a necessity & a wor? f> beyond t :i* really is1 & s raises up ! _s to t height ( necessity & wor? t ha? no be+ b 9 a man's imag9ation4 ,i ?9k !re is no p>ticul> t ! apo/le do? s mu* caveat4 ,= ,i f9d 9 #a ,tim4 i4 #d he takes (f su* endless matt]s t m9i/] que/ion+ r ?an godly edify+1 & gives u a bett] subject to employ our zeal ^u1 v] #e1 ! great end & sum ( all religion1 love to ,god & man1 proce$+ f a pure he>t1 a good consci5ce1 & fai? unfeign$1 f :i* we mu/ ne$s sw]ve1 :5 we turn aside to su* empty & va9 jangl+s1 v] #f4 ,= truly we h b n>r[ & limit$ spirits1 & x mu/ ne$s foll[1 :5 we give !m v mu* to "o ?+1 t !y _c att5d ano!r ?+ s]i\sly1 z ,*ri/ decl>es1 7,matt4 vi4 #bd47 8no man c s]ve two ma/]s10 c4 ,& !re=e !re is mu* ne$ ( ,*ri/ian wisdom to s+le out & *oose ! mo/ prop] & necess>y object4 ,= z mu* z we give o!r ?+s t h n s mu* connexion ) t1 we take f x z mu*2 & ! apo/le c\nsels u1 7#a ,tim4 iv4 #g47 r to ex]cise ourselves unto true godl9ess1 & to ! mo/ sub/antial ?+s 9 x1 r ?an va9 ?+s1 & opposition ( sci5ce1 *ap vi4 #c-e1 #bj4 ,!re he opposes ! :olesome words ( ,*ri/1 & ! doctr9e t is accord+ to godl9ess1 unto que/ions1 & /rifes ( words1 :]e( comes envy1 rail+s1 evil-surmis+s1 & p]v]se disput+s ( m5 ( corrupt m9ds4 ,& x is v obs]vable t he is press+ ! duties ( believ+ s]vants t[>ds _! ma/]s1 :e!r believ]s or infidels1 t ! "n ( ,god be n blasphem$1 nor ! gospel evil spok5 (4 ,= !re is no?+ s mu* exposes x to miscon/ruction1 z :5 x is /ret*$ & abus$ unto ! prejudice ( natural & civil duties1 & d\btless !re w\ld be _m d\bts & que/ions ab\t x 9 ^! days1 "s cont5d+ = worldly pre-em95ce ov] ! ,pagans1 & "s = ! levell+ ( all ,*ri/ians4 ,b1 says he1 8,if any man tea* o!rwise10 or cont5d ab\t ?is1 8he is pr\d1 kn[+ no?+10 c4 ,he ha? =sak5 ! sub/ance ( true godl9ess1 :i* consi/s 9 good works %9+ be=e m51 & disabuses ! notion ( ,*ri/ian lib]ty to ! di%on\r ( ,*ri/1 & ha? suppos$ ga91 a worldly c>nal int]e/ ( ! godly1 to be piety1 & s pursues t fancy ( 8 own4 ,he r5ews ?is 9 ! ,second ,epi/le1 7*ap4 ii4 #ad-af47 %[+ t ^! /rifes ab\t words1 albeit !y seem to be ^u gr\nds ( consci5ce at ! beg9n+1 yet !y increase unto m ungodl9ess1 v]4 #bc4 ,& unto ,titus he gives ! same *>ge v solemnly1 7,tit4 iii4 #h1 #i47 8,i w t ?\ affirm con/antly1 t !y :o believe 9 ,god %\ld be c>eful to ma9ta9 good works4 ,b avoid fooli% & unle>n$ que/ions10 c4 ,= 8?is is a fai?ful say+40 ,b aga91 ,?irdly1 ,zeal mu/ h *>ity ) x1 & ?is all ! scriptures cit$ prove4 ,x mu/ be s temp]$ ) love1 t x v5ts n to ! brea* ( ,*ri/ian peace & concord4 ,*>ity envie? n1 or is n zeal\s4 ,:5 zeal wants *>ity1 x is n zeal b envy4 ,& h5ce x is t !re are s frequ5t & f]v5t exhortations to avoid su* que/ions z may g5d] /rifes1 & cont5tions1 & malice4 ,n[ c]ta9ly !re 0 "s tru? 9 !m1 & some?+ ( consci5ce also 9 !m4 ,yet he dissuades entirely ! prosecution ( !m to ! rig\r1 z m5 are apt to d1 b wills u r to h fai? 9 ourselves4 ,& truly ,i ?9k ! que/ions t did !n eng5d] /rifes1 & r5t ! *ur*1 7 z mu* if n m mom5t\s nor ! mo/ "p ( ^! ab\t :i* we bite & dev\r "o ano!r1--! que/ions ( ! law1 ! circumcision1 & eat+ ( ?+s sacrific$ to idols1 ( ?+s indiff]5t1 lawful1 or n lawful4 ,yet all ^! he w\ld h subord9at$ unto ! high] end ( ! comm&m5t1 *>ity1 #a ,tim4 i4 #d1 #e4 ,& :5 he exhorts ! ,cor9?ians to be zeal\s = spiritual gifts1 he w\ld yet h !m excel 9 ^! ?+s :i* edify ! *ur*1 #a ,cor4 xiv4 #a-ab4 8,covet e>ne/ly ! be/ gifts10 says he1 & yet he %[s !m a m excell5t way1 & t is *>ity1 7#a ,cor4 xiii4 #a47 to d all ^! ?+s = ! good & edification ( ! *ur*1 r ?an ( our own op9ion1 #a ,cor4 xii4 #c2 *ap4 xiv4 #ab4 ,i f9d :]e ! ^w zeal is tak5 9 a bad s5se x ha? ^! works ( d>kness att5d+ x1 wra?1 /rife1 malice1 c4 ,gal4 v4 #bj2 #a ,cor4 iii4 #c2 ,rom4 xiii4 #ac4 ,x is accompani$ ) su* a helli% cr[d ( noisome lu/s4 ,let me add a diff]5tial "* ( x4 ,x is un*>itable1 cont5ti\s1 & malici\s4 ,x c d no?+1 condesc5d to no?+1 & is conv]sant ab\t no?+1 b :at pleases our own hum\r1 = ! peace & unity ( ! *ur*4 ,x is a self-will$ impetu\s ?+1 l a torr5t t c>ries all d[n be=e x4 ,b truly "r zeal runs calmly & con/antly )9 ! banks2 x w r consume its own b[els )9 ) grief1 ?an dev\r o!rs )\t4 ,s]mon ,,vi4 ,mat?4 xi4 #bh4--8;,come unto me1 all ye t lab\r1 & are we>i$10 c4 ,x is ! great mis]y ( ,*ri/ians 9 ?is life1 t !y h su* poor1 n>r[1 & limit$ spirits1 t are n fit to receive ! tru? ( ! gospel 9 its full compreh5sion2 f :5ce manifold misappreh5sions 9 judgm5t1 & /umbl+ 9 practice proce$4 ,! beauty & life ( ?+s consi/ 9 _! entire union ) "o ano!r1 & 9 ! conjunction ( all _! p>ts4 ,!re=e x w\ld n be a fit way to judge ( a picture by a l9eam5t1 or ( an h>mony by a discrepant1 nor ( ! _w by "s small p>cel ( x2 b take all ! p>ts toge!r1 all ! notes & draughts1 z conjo9$ by art 9 su* an ord]1 & !re appe>s no?+ b beauty & cons5t4 ,ev5 s x falls out 9 our conceptions ( ! gospel4 ,! /raitness & n>r[ness ( our spirits takes 9 tru? by p>cels1 disjo9t$ f ! :ole1 looks ^u "o side ( x1 & sees n ! o!r4 ,z = example1 sometimes !re appe>s unto u our duty & /rait obligation to holy walk+ & ?is be+ se5 & consid]$ alone1 ord9>ily fills ! s\l ) "s fe>1 jeal\sies1 & confusion4 ,ano!r "t1 !re rises out f "u ! cl\d1 ! m]cy & peace ( ,*ri/ 9 invit+1 accept+1 & p>don+ s9n]s1 by 8 blood1 t cleanses f all s92 & 9 t view 7su* is our weakness & %ortness ( sight7 !re is no?+ else pres5t$ b p>don+ grace2 & h5ce !re is occasion giv5 to ! corruption ( our he>ts1 to ins9uate secretly & subtilely unto u "s incl9ations to m lib]ty1 & indulg5ce to ! fle%4 ,?us y see :at /umbl+ 9 practice1 & disord] 9 walk+1 ?is p>tial way ( receiv+ ! tru? occasione?4 ,b x ha? no less influ5ce ^u ! _m controv]sies & diff]5ces 9 doctr9e & op9ion1 ab\t grace & works4 ,= f :5ce arise ^! mi/akes on bo? h&s1 b f ! /raitness ( our appreh5sions1 t we d n take ! tru? ( ,god 9 its full latitude1 b be+ eag] ^u "o "p & zeal\s ( x1 we almo/ lose ! remembrance1 & sometimes fall1 9 wrangl+ ) ! o!r8 ,_m t proclaim ! free grace ( ! gospel1 _! fault is1 n t !y make x fre] ?an x is1 = truly x is z free ( any ,ant9omian c appreh5d x1 b r because !y take x n 9 its entire & full complexion1 :i* be/ decl>es ! fre$om ( x1 z compreh5d+ bo? ! p>don ( s9 & purity f s91 grace t[>ds u & grace )9 u2 & s1 :ile !y only plead = ! "o1 !y seem at lea/ to oppugn ! o!r4 ,&1 9 l mann]1 o!rs appreh5d+ ! necessity1 beauty1 & comel9ess ( hol9ess & new ob$i5ce1 are mu* 9 press+ & decl>+ ?is 9 opposition to ! o!r way2 9 :i* !re may be "s mi/ake1 n 9 mak+ x m m]itori\s ?an x is1 b at lea/wise7#dda7 9 su* a mann] x may be hold5 out1 z may some:at obscure ! fre$om ( ,god's grace4 ,! occasion ( bo? ^! misappreh5sions may be f ! scatt]+ ( ^! div]se p>cels ( tru?1 z s _m pe>ls 9 ! field ( ! scripture2 "o is f\nd "h1 & "o takes x up1 z if !re 7 no m2 "h is rep5tance1 & away he goes ) t1 )\t conjo9+ ^! scatt]$ pieces into "o body4 ,b yet our ,savi\r sometimes gives u complete sums & models ( ! gospel1 9 :i* he pres5ts all at "o view at once1 & especially 9 ^! words n[ read4 ,! sum ( all ! gospel is conta9$ 9 two words1 8,come unto me10 & 8take my yoke ^u y40 ,all ! duty ( a ,*ri/ian1 & all 8 enc\ragem5t is "h4 ,8 duty is to believe 9 ,*ri/1 & to give himself up to 8 ob$i5ce1 & become 8 disciple1 & to foll[ 8 example2 & 8 enc\ragem5t is ! re/ promis$1 re/ to 8 s\l1--:i* is ! only prop] seat1 ( re/ or disquiet4 ,x is mo/ capable & s5sible ( bo?1--& ?is re/ includes 9 its bosom1 n only peace & tranquillity ( m9d "h1 :i* all ! creatures comb9$ _c give1 b all felicity besides2 t et]nal re/ f all ! lab\rs ( ?is life1 & complac5cy 9 ! fruition ( ,god = ev]4 ,y see1 !n1 :at is ! full invitation ( ! gospel4 ,x is no?+ else b come1 & h re/4 8,take on an easy yoke1 & ye %all f9d re/4 ,come & be happy4 ,come & receive life4 ,t :i* y seek else:]e1 bo? ignorantly & va9ly1 "h x is only to be f\nd4 ,come 7says ,*ri/71 & ,i promise to give x unto y4 ,wait ^u me by ob$i5ce1 & y %all at l5g? f9d by exp]i5ce1 t re/ :i* ,i am will+ to give y40 ,i desire y may consid] bo? ! ord] & ! connexion ( ^! integral p>ts ( ! gospel4 ,! ord] ( ! gospel is a great "p ( ! gospel4 ,9 "s ?+s me?od is arbitr>y1 & x matt]s n :i* g be=e1 or :i* foll[ aft]1 b "h !y become ess5tial1 & s a great "p ( ! matt] itself4 ,!re mu/ be fir/ com+ to ,*ri/1 & !n tak+ on 8 yoke2 fir/ believ+1 !n obey+ 8 comm&m5ts4 ,?is is z ess5tial an ord]1 z is betwe5 ! fruit & ! root1 ! /ream & ! f\nta91 ! sun-beam & ! sun4 ,w any man expect fruit till he plant8 ,!re mu/ !n fir/ be ! implant+ ( ! s\l into ,*ri/ by fai?1 & !n 9 due season foll[ ! fruits ( ob$i5ce by abid+ 9 him4 ,! p]v]t+ ( ?is ord] makes mu* disord] 9 ! spirits & lives ( ,*ri/ians4 ,b h[ c x *oose b all mu/ )] & decay1 if ! s\l be n plant$ by ?is riv]1 ^: /reams gladd5 ! city ( our ,god1 if ! roots ( x be n wat]$ ) ! frequ5t appreh5sion & consid]ation ( ! grace ( ,*ri/1 or ! ri*es ( ,god's m]cy8 ,! way & me?od ( _m ,*ri/ians is j opposite to ?is4 ,= y lab\r & we>y y\rselves1 h[ to atta9 "s measure & satisfaction 9 ! latt]1 be=e y adv5ture ! fir/1 to h ! he>t humbl$ by godly sorr[1 & ! s\l inflam$ by love to ,god1 & ! yoke ( 8 ob$i5ce submitt$ unto2 :ile 9 ! mean "t y delib]ately susp5d ! ex]cise ( fai?1 & appreh5sion ( ! p>don+ grace ( ,*ri/4 ,n[1 h[ ?is c consi/ ei!r ) s\nd reason or religion1 ,i d n see4 ,= 7 x n a po9t ( madness to seek fruits f a tree t is ly+ above gr\nd1 & to refuse to plant x till x give "s exp]i5ce ( its fruitfulness 9 ! air8 ,& :at c be m absurd1 ?an to imag9e to h ! ,_s ( ,*ri/ work+ 9 ! he>t godly sorr[1 or ,*ri/ian love1 & s r5ew+ x aga9 to 8 image1 & yet )al ,*ri/ n receiv$ into ! he>t by fai?8 ,d y n "k t ?is is 8 fir/ entrance into ! s\l8 ,he ent]s !re by ! door ( fai?1 & a s\l ent]s into him at ! door ( ! promise by fai?4 ,h[ !n d ye imag9e he %all "w 9 y1 be=e y w admit him to come 9 to y8 ,besides1 ei!r y appreh5d t y may atta9 to su* graci\s qualifications by y\r own indu/ry )\t ,*ri/1 :i* is blasphem\s to 8 "n & (fice2 = if y may1 :at ne$ h y ( him8 ,or1 if y believe t he is ! only treasure ( all grace & wisdom1 & t all ?+s are deliv]$ to him ( ! ,fa!r1 !n h[ d y seek ^! ?+s )\t him8 ,x mu/ be wret*$ folly to seek !m else:]e1 & n come to him4 ,& inde$ x is obs]vable1 t ?is exhortation to come unto ,*ri/ is subjo9$ unto v]4 #bg1 8,all ?+s are deliv]$ unto me by ! ,fa!r40 ,& !re=e1 see+ all grace1 & life1 & happ9ess is enclos$ 9 me1 see+ )\t me !re is no?+ b a b>r5 wild]ness1 9 :i* y may toil & lab\r1 & we>y y\rselves 9 fruitless pursuits1 come hi!r :]e x is orig9ally & pl5tifully seat$1 & y _c miss y\r end1 nor lose y\r lab\r4 ,& = ! f>!r illu/ration ( ?is subject1 ,i %all only add t1 ,secondly1 ,!re is ano!r w(ul mi/ake possesses y\r m9ds :o take up ?is way1 = c]ta9ly y mu/ ?9k t !re is "s wor? or dignity 9 x1 :]eby y int5d to recomm5d y\rselves unto ,*ri/4 ,= to :at purpose is t anxi\s & scrupul\s exaction ( su* previ\s qualifications1 if x be n to give "s m boldness & confid5ce to ?y m9d1 to adv5ture to believe ! promises & come to ,*ri/1 because ?\ ?9ke/ ?\ can/ n come :5 ?\ art s unclean & s unwor?y8 ,& !re=e ?\ appreh5de/ t ?\ can/ s purge ?yself f s9 & adorn ?yself ) graces1 z may procure "s lik+1 & procure "s fav\r at ,*ri/'s h&1 :i* is inde$ v opposite to ! t5or ( ! proposal ( free grace 9 ! gospel 9 :i* !re is no?+ ^u ! creature's "p requir$ z a condition or qualification to make !m ! m welcome 9 com+ to ,*ri/4 ,let ?is ^w !n abide ) y3 8,come unto me1 & take my yoke ^u y1 & le>n ( me10 :i* 9 sub/ance is ?is1 ,come & ca/ y\r burd5s on me fir/1 & !n take my burd5 ^u y4 ,o x is a bless$ ex*ange6 ,ca/ y\r heavy burd5 ^u my back1 & take my light burd5 on y\rs4 ,= :at is x to invite !m t lab\r & are lad5$ to come1 b to come & repose !mselves = re/ ^u him8 ,& t is directly to lay ov] t :i* burd5s & lad5e? !m ^u him4 ,!re is an unsupportable burd5 ( s91 ! guilt ( s91 & !re is an intol]able weight ( wra?4 8,m9e iniquities are gone ov] m9e head 7,ps4 xxxviii4 #d47 & z an heavy burd5 !y are too heavy = me40 ,& :5 ! wra? ( ,god is jo9$ to ?is burd51 ! "n ( ! ,"l burn+ ) ang]1 h[ may y conceive a s\l w be press$ "u t burd51 :i* is s heavy1 t x w press ! m\nta9s into valleys1 make ! sea flee out ( its place1 & ! e>? tremble8 ,n[ "h is ! invitation4 ,is !re any p5it5t s\l t feels ! burd5 ( ! weight ( s9 & wra?8 ,let !m come & disburd5 _! s\ls ( c>e1 fe>1 & anxiety1 9 ?is bless$ port ( re/ & refuge = poor s9n]s4 ,is !re a yoke ( transgressions wrea!d ab\t ?y neck1 & b\nd by ! h& ( ,god1 7,lam4 i4 #ad7 a yoke t nei!r m5 nor angels are able to be>8 ,!n1 ,i besee* y1 come hi!r1 & put ov] y\r yoke ^u ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,tie x ab\t him = ,god ha? laid ^u him ! iniquities ( u all1 & he bore our s9s4 ,he did be> ! yoke ( div9e displeasure1 & x 0 b\nd ab\t 8 neck ) ,god's own h&1 ) 8 own cons5t4 ,n[1 "h is ! actual lib]ty & ! releasem5t ( a s\l f "u ! yoke1 "h is its actual re/ & quiet f "u ! pa9 ( ?is burd51 :5 a s\l is made to cons5t unto1 & will+ly to put ov] t burd5 ^u ,*ri/4 ,& ?is fre$om & vacancy f ! unsupportable yoke ( guilt1 w c]ta9ly dispose ! s\l1 & make x m capable ( receiv+ ! easy & portable yoke ( 8 comm&m5ts4 ,i or y may easily p]ceive h[ easy love make? all ?+s1 ev5 difficulties !mselves4 ,let once a s\l be engag$ t way to ,*ri/1 7& !re is no possibility ( engag+ x 9 affection )\t "s ta/e & feel+1 or believ+ appreh5sion ( 8 love & suffici5cy = u17 & y w see t ! r\gh way w be made pla9 & ! crook$ way /raight1 heavy ?+s light1 & h>d ?+s easy4 ,= :at comm& c be griev\s to t s\l :o appreh5ds t ,*ri/ ha? tak5 ! great weight ( wra? (f x1 & c>ri$ away ! intol]able pa9 ( its guilt9ess1 :i* w\ld h press$ & depress$ x et]nally1 )\t any hope ( relaxation or ease8 ,ha? he borne a yoke b\nd on by ! maje/y ( ,god1 & fa/5$ ) ! cords ( 8 displeasure8 ,& c x be s heavy to a believ+ s\l to take up t ob$i5ce :i* is fa/5$ ) ! cords ( love8 ,& besides1 h[ mu* w fai? facilitate ?is1 & make ?is yoke to be *e]fully & will+ly submitt$ to1 because x deliv]s ! s\l f ^? unsuff]able c>es & fe>s1 :i* did q en]vate its /r5g?1 & take away its c\rage8 ,=1 ,i pray y1 :at is !re 9 a s\l "u ! fe> ( wra?1 t is n totally disabl$ by t heavy pressure = any will+ or *e]ful ob$i5ce8 ,! my/]y7#ddb7 ( ! _s is sp5t t way1 ! c\rage ( ! s\l is defeat$1 ! he>t is weak5$1 & no?+ is suitable to ! yoke ( ,*ri/ian love & ob$i5ce4 ,b :5 once a s\l appreh5ds ,*ri/1 ?is is a reposition ( all 8 c>es & burd5s1 & comes to exon]7#ddc7 8 s\l 9 him1 & ca/ 8 bur!n ^u him4 ,!n ! s\l is light5$ z x 7 = ?is j\rney1 !n he may walk 9 ! ways ( ob$i5ce1 )\t ! press+ fe> & pu%+ angui% ( ! dread ( condemnation ( ! law4 ,to conclude ?is head1 no?+ w make y take up ?is yoke will+ly1 or be> x con/antly1 except y be deliv]$ f ! o!r yoke t 0 s heavy ev5 to ,*ri/1 & t made him cry1 8,my s\l is exce$+ heavy & tr\bl$1 & :at %all ,i say8 ,fa!r1 save me f ?is h\r40 ,n[1 ^! :o are "h 9 ! text invit$ to come unto ,*ri/1--y see !m describ$ to be lab\r+ & heavy lad5 p]sons4 8,come unto me1 all ye t lab\r10 c4 ,at lea/ x seems to hold =? a previ\s qualification & condition ( believ+1 )\t :i* we may n v5ture to come unto ,*ri/4 ,inde$ x is commonly s tak51 & mi/ak54 ,_m conceive t ! clause is re/rictive & exclusive1 t is to say1 t ?is description ( burd5$ & we>i$ s9n]s is a limitation ( ! comm& ( believ+1 & t x circumscribes ! w>rant ( com+ to ,*ri/1 z if none might lawfully come unto him b ^! t are ?us burd5$1 & ?us x is suppos$ to be a b>1 set ^u ! door ( believ+ at :i* s9n]s mu/ ent] 9 to ,*ri/1 to hold out1 & %ut out all ^? :o are n ?us qualifi$ = access1 :i* ,i truly conceive is contr>y to ! :ole /ra9 & curr5t ( ! disp5sation ( ! gospel4 ,!re=e ,i take x to be r decl>ative1 or ampliative1 or bo?4 ,i say1 x is p>tly = decl>ation1 n ( ! w>rant to come1 b ( ! p]sons :o ord9>ily d come to ,*ri/4 ,x decl>es n simply & univ]sally :o %\ld come1 b ^? :o actually d come unto ,*ri/4 ,take x ?us !n4 ,all p]sons :o he> ! gospel are invit$ to come unto our ,savi\r )\t exception1 ! bl9d1 ! lame1 ^? on ! highways1 n only ! ?ir/y & ! hungry1 7,isa4 lv4 #a47 b ^? :o h no ?ir/ or hung] = righte\sness1 b only = ?+s t d n pr(it 7v]4 #b71 n only ! brok5 he>t$1 t desire to come ne> to righte\sness1 b ev5 ! /\t he>t$ t are f> f righte\sness4 ,su* are comm&$ to he>k51 & incl9e _! e>1 ,isa4 xlvi4 #ab1 lv4 #b1 #c4 ,n[1 ?is comm& t rea*es all1 gives an imm$iate actual w>rant & "r to all to come1 if !y w4 ,= :at is requir$ previ\s to give w>rant to ob$i5ce1 b ! comm& ( ob$i5ce8 ,& !re=e ! ,jews 7 *all5g$1 because !y w\ld n come to ,*ri/ t !y might h life4 ,n[ !n !re is no b> ( seclusion set ^u ! door ( ! gospel1 to keep out any s\l f ent]+ 94 ,!re is no qualification or condition prescrib$ by ! gospel1 & )\t :i* if he come1 he is actually welcom$ & receiv$ by ,*ri/1 :atsoev] y suppose he wants4 ,x is true1 m5's own security & unbelief w exclude !m f ,*ri/1 b t is no retraction on ! gospel's "p4 ,x is a b> set on a man's own he>t1 t %uts him up f com+ to ! pat5t entry ( ! gospel4 ,!re=e ,i take x ?us1 t ?\gh all ought to come to ,*ri/1 & none t are inde$ will+ are deb>r$ = ! want ( any suppos$ condition1 yet none w actually & really come1 till !y be 9 "s measure s5sible ( ! weight ( _! s9s1 & ! wra? ( ,god1 till !y are lab\r+ "u ! feel+ ( _! own mis]y & desp]ate condition4 ,& :atsoev] be ! measure ( ?is1 if x give s mu* uneas9ess to a man t he c be cont5t ) re/ & ease 9 ,*ri/1 he may1 & c]ta9ly ought1 to come unto ,jesus1 & ca/ all 8 burd5s ^u him4 ,i ?9k !n1 t way t is 9 s frequ5t use among ,*ri/ians1 to sit d[n1 & essay to br+ our he>ts to "s deep humiliation1 & s to prescribe & ord] x1 z we w delib]ately delay1 & susp5d ! ?\ghts ( believ+1 till we h atta9$ some?+ ( ?is1--,i say1 ?is way crosses ! v int5tion ( ,*ri/ 9 utt]+ ^! words1 & su* l4 ,= c]ta9ly he meant to take away imp$im5ts1 & n to ca/ delays 9 our way4 ,& !re=e ,i said ! ^w 0 r = ampliation1 t is1 r to enc\rage ^! :o acc\nt$ !mselves exclud$1 ?an to exclude any :o desire to come4 8,come unto me1 e "o1 b especially y t lab\r1 ye %\ld make ! greate/ ha/e4 ,come unto me ev5 ?\gh ye appreh5d ! wra? ( ,god to be intol]able1 & h fooli%ly we>i$ y\rselves 9 seek+ re/ by o!r ways4 ,ye t are mo/ appreh5sive ( y\r s9s1 & s are apt to d\bt ( any acceptation1--y t ?9k y\rselves worse ?an any1 & s to h lea/ w>rant to come to me1--yet come1 & ,i w by no means ca/ y out1 b give re/ to y\r s\ls40 ,s t x is n int5d$ to exclude ^? :o are mo/ ready to ?9k !mselves exclud$1 because !y see s mu* s9 9 !mselves4 ,!re=e1 my belov$1 )\t fur!r disput+ ab\t x1 let me exhort y 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o "h invites & comm&s y1 t y w\ld at once put a p]iod to ?is1 & br+ x to "s conclusion4 ,s9ce y are diseas$ & disquiet$ 9 y\rselves1 & _c f9d re/ 9 y\r own bosoms1 ,i besee* y come "h1 :]e x is mo/ likely to be f\nd1 & x is mo/ c]ta91 if y come y %all f9d x4 ,d n cont9ue wrangl+ & conte/+ ab\t ! matt]2 = :at is t b to increase y\r lab\r1 & vexation1 & add to y\r heavy burd58 ,x w be s f> f giv+ y any ease 9 ! result ( x1 t x w r make y\r w\nds m incurable1 & y\r burd5s m intol]able1 :i* is bo? opposite to ! int5tion ( ! gospel & ! nature ( believ+4 ,"h !n is y\r re/1 "h is y\r refre%+ re/4 ,"h x is 9 quiet yield+ to 8 graci\s (f]s1 & sil5t submitt+ to ! gospel1 n 9 bawl+ or cont5d+ ) x1 :i* is truly a cont5d+ aga9/ ourselves4 ,isa4 xxviii4 #ab4 ,?is is ! re/1 :]e) y may cause ! we>y to re/4 ,x is n[h]e else1 n 9 heav5 or e>?1 = !re is no back t w take on ?is burd5 or c c>ry x away f u4 ,!re is no disburd5+ ( a s9n] ( guilt & wra?1 9 any o!r port or hav51 b 9 ,*ri/1 :o is ! city ( refuge4 ,:]esoev] y ?9k to exon] y\rselves besides ?is1 y w f9d no refre%+1 b a multiplication ( burd5s & c>es4 ,y\r burd5 %all be roll$ ov] ^u y aga9 ) d\ble weight4 ,!re=e1 my belov$1 if y w n he> ?is1 consid] :at foll[s1 viz4 y %all refuse ?is re/ & refre%+ & re/lessly seek ano!r re/4 ,y may g & be do+1 b y %all fall backw>d1 & be brok5 & sn>$4 ,y\r burd5 %all fall back ^u y1 & y %all fall & be brok5 "u x4 ,t :i* ! ,"l said to ,israel :5 !y w\ld flee to ,egypt1 is mo/ true 9 ?is case4 8,9 return+1 & 9 re/ ye %all be sav$1 9 quietness & confid5ce %all be y\r /r5g?20 b alas6 !y w\ld n1 t is a sad close4 ,s]mon ,,vii4 ,matt4 xi4 #bj4--8,take my yoke ^u y1 & le>n ( me10 c4 ,self love is g5]ally e/eem$ infam\s & contemptible among m54 ,x is ( a bad report e :]e1 & inde$ z x is tak5 commonly1 !re is good reason = x1 t x %\ld be hiss$ out ( all societies1 if reproa*+ & speak+ evil ( x w\ld d x4 ,b to speak ! tru?1 ! "n is n s fit to express ! ?+1 = t :i* m5 call self love1 may r be call$ self hatr$4 ,no?+ is m p]nici\s to a man's self1 or pe/il5t to ! societies ( m5 ?an ?is1 = if x may be call$ love1 c]ta9ly x is n self love1 b ! love ( "s bas] & l[] ?+ ?an self1 to our et]nal prejudice4 ,= :at is ourselves1 b our s\ls8 ,matt4 xvi4 #bf1 ,luke ix4 #be4 ,= our ,"l !re %[s t to lose our s\ls1 & to lose ourselves1 is "o & ! same ?+4 ,b :at is x to love our s\ls8 ,c]ta9ly x is n to be enam\r$ ) _! de=m$ %ape1 z if x 7 p]fect beauty8 ,nei!r c x be int]pret$1 any true love to our s\ls1 to seek satisfaction & re/ unto !m1 :]e x is n at all to be f\nd1 = ?is is to put !m 9 p]petual pa9 & disquiet4 ,b "h x is t true self-love1 & s\l love c5t]e?1 9 t :i* our ,savi\r prop\nds1 namely1 to desire & seek ! ev]la/+ welf>e ( our s\ls1 & t p]petual re/ unto !m1 aft] :i* !re is no lab\r nor motion any m4 ,!re=e1 to draw unto himself ! s\ls ( m5 ! m sweetly1 & ! m /rongly too1 he fa/5e? ab\t !m a cord ( _! own int]e/1 & t ! greate/1 real re/2 & by ?is he is likely to prevail ) m5 9 a way suit$ to _! reasonable natures4 8,come unto me1 all ye t lab\r & are we>i$1 & ,i w give y re/40 ,self int]e/ is ord9>ily explod$1 at lea/ dis[n$ & disclaim$ 9 m5's disc\rses1 z a base1 wret*$1 sordid ?+1 :i*1 ?\gh all m5 act by x1 yet !y are all a%am$ to pr(ess4 ,b yet1 if ! int]e/ be s high z inde$ to conc]n self1 & t :i* is truly our self1 !n bo? nations & p]sons c\nt x ! mo/ ju/ifiable gr\nd ( _m ( _! actions1 self pres]vation4 ,b yet !re is a high] int]e/ ?an t1 t relates to ! et]nal int]e/ ( our s\ls4 ,& truly to own & pr(ess1 & prosecute t int]e/ ( s\l pres]vation1 ( et]nal re/ to our s\ls1 is nei!r ignoble1 nor unbeseem+ a ,*ri/ian2 nei!r is x any way inconsi/5t ) ! pursuance ( t m public & ca?olic int]e/ ( ,god's glory1 9 respect ( :i* all int]e/s1 ev5 ! mo/ g5]al & public1 are p>ticul> & private4 ,= ?is is ! goodness ( our ,god1 t he ha? b\nd up 8 own hon\r & our happ9ess 9 "o bundle toge!r2 t he ha? knit ! re/ ( our preci\s s\ls1 & ! glory ( 8 own "n insep>ably toge!r1 n only to condesc5d to our weakness1 b to deal ) u suitably to our natures4 ,he proposes our own int]e/s *iefly1 to draw u to himself1 & all[s ?is happy self seek+ 9 :i* a man loses himself1 t he may be f\nd aga9 9 ,*ri/4 ,see+ !n x is ?us1 t else:]e1 :]esoev] y turn y\rselves1 )9 or )\t1 !re is no re/1 b endless lab\r1 & fruitless toil1 7y f9d ?is already by exp]i5ce1 y :o appreh5d ! weight ( y\r s9s1 & ! greatness ( div9e wra?17 t !re is an intol]able pressure ^u y\r s\ls already1 & t ?is is no?+ dim9i%$1 b r augm5t$1 by y\r va9 lab\rs & inquiries aft] "s ease & peace1--y\r endeav\rs to satisfy y\r own consci5ces1 & pacify ,god's wra? "s o!r way1 hav+ fill$ y ) m re/less anxiety1 & see+ !re is a c]ta9 assurance ( true re/ & tranquillity "h1 ^u ! easie/ t]ms imag9able1 t is1 8come to ,jesus ,*ri/1 all ye :o are disquiet$ & re/less1 & he w give y re/10--,o %\ld n ?is be an inv9cible & irresi/ible attractive to y\r he>ts1 to draw !m to our ,r$eem] ov] all imp$im5ts8 ,! re/ is p]fect happ9ess2 & yet ! t]ms are easy4 ,only come & embrace x1 & seek x n[h]e else4 ,!re is a k9d ( quietness & tranquillity 9 ! seek+ & atta9+ ?is re/4 ,all o!r re/s are come to by mu* lab\r & bus9ess4 ,"h ,*ri/ w\ld h y1--:o h lab\r$ 9 va9 = re/1 & lo/ y\r toil & y\r pa9s1--to come at x1 by ceas+ f lab\r1 z x 71 t :i* y c\ld n atta9 by lab\r1 to come by x1 cunct&o 7by keep+ quiet71 :i* y c\ld n ga9 pugn&o 7by fight+74 ,!re is a quiet & sil5t way ( believ+ promises1 & roll+ y\rselves ^u ,*ri/ (f]$ 9 !m1 :i* is ! ne>e/ & mo/ comp5di\s way to ?is bless$ re/ & quietness1 :i*1 if y ?9k to atta9 by mu* clam\r & cont5tion ( debate or dispute1 or by ! pa9ful lab\r & vexation ( y\r spirits1 :i* y call ex]cise ( m9d1--y take ! way ab\t1 & put y\rselves fur!r (f f x4 ,fai? has a k9d ( pres5t vacancy & quietness 9 x1 9 ! v act+ ( x4 ,x is n a tumultu\s ?+1 b composes ! s\l to quietness & sil5ce1 to a cessation f all o!r ?+s b ! look+ ^u ,*ri/ hold5 out 9 ! gospel1 & ?is 9 due "t w give great] re/ & tranquillity4 ,consid] :at ! ,"l speaks to ! p t w\ld take a j\rney ^u !m to ,egypt1 7,isa4 xxx4 #ae74 8,9 return+ & re/ %all ye be sav$1 9 quietness & confid5ce %all be y\r /r5g?40 ,_! peace 0 ne> h&1 b !y w\ld travel abroad to seek x1 & !y f9d tr\ble4 ,_! /r5g? 0 to sit /ill & be quiet1 & tru/ 9 ! ,"l4 ,nay1 b !y w\ld n sit /ill1 b flee & w&] abroad to _! old h\se ( bondage1 & !re=e1 says ! ,"l1 y %all flee4 ,n[1 may n ?is repres5t ! folly & madness ( s\ls t are "u ! fe> ( wra? & s5se ( s91 & be z x 7 a type ( x8 ,our re/ is 9 re/+ on a ,savi\r1 our peace is 9 quiet confid5ce 9 him1 x is n f> (f1 x is 9 our m\?4 8,! ^w is ne>0 7says ,paul71 x is nei!r 9 heav5 above1 nor 9 ! dep? bel[4 ,we ne$ n g abroad & se>* = t happ9ess we want4 ,x is nigh at h& 9 ! gospel1 b :ile we refuse ?is1 & give ourselves to re/less agitation & p]plexity ab\t x1 sometimes we appreh5d t we are eas$ 9 our travels & endeav\rs1 b x %all prove to u no bett] ?an ,egypt a h\se ( bondage4 ,:]esoev] we seek %elt] out ( ,*ri/1 we w f9d x a brok5 re$1 t n only w fail "u u1 b 9 ! r5t w split our h&1 & pi]ce u ?r\gh ) _m sorr[s4 ,to conclude !n ?is head1 com+ to ,*ri/ ) our burd5s is a motion t[>ds re/4 ,= he adds1 8,i w give y re/40 ,b moreov]1 !re is a k9d ( re/ 9 ?is motion4 ,x is an easi]1 pla9]1 & pleasant] motion1 ?an ^! tr\bl$ & labori\s w9d+s & w&]+s ( our he>ts aft] vanity4 ,he p]suades y to walk 9 ?is pa? ( pleasantness & peace1 & y %all f9d a great re/ at ! end ( x1 8receiv+ 7says ,pet]7 ! end ( y\r fai? ! et]nal salvation ( y\r s\ls40 ,n[ ! next ?+ 9 ! text is1 hav+ come to ,jesus1 & f\nd re/ & happ9ess 9 him1 we mu/ take 8 yoke ^u u4 ,& ?is is ! o!r integral "p ( ! gospel1 ( :i* ,i desire y to consid] ^! few p>ticul>s1 t occur 9 ! words1--,! ord] 9 :i* x is to be tak5 on1--,! nature ( ?is yoke1--,& ! mo/ ready & exp$iti\s way ( be>+ x4 ,! me?od & ord] 9 :i* ,*ri/'s yoke is to be tak5 ^u u1 is fir/1 ,to come unto our ,savi\r1 & give ov] ! yoke ( our transgressions to him1 & !n to take up ! yoke ( 8 comm&m5ts f him1 to believe 9 8 promises1 & re/ our s\ls on !m1 & to take up ! yoke ( 8 precepts1 & proce$ to motion1 & walk+ 9 t re/4 ,n[ ?is me?od ha? a d\ble advantage 9 x1 = ! real receiv+ & c>ry+ ( ,*ri/'s yoke4 ,x gives vacancy & room = x1 & x gives /r5g? & furniture7#ddd7 = x4 ,x expels t :i* w\ld totally disable y to be> x1 & br+s 9 t com=table supply1 :i* w /r5g!n & enable y to be> x4 ,consid] :at po/ure a s\l is put into1 t lives "u ! t]ror ( ,god1 & is fill$ ) ! appreh5sion ( ! guilt ( s9 & ! greatness ( ,god's wra?4 ,i say1 su* a s\l1 till he h "s re/ f t griev\s lab\r1 is fit = no o!r m pleasant lab\r1 until he be some?+ disbur!n$ ( t :i* is l to press him d[n to hell4 ,he is n v capable ( any new burd51 until ! yoke ( 8 transgressions t is wrea!d ab\t 8 neck be tak5 (f4 ,d ye ?9k he c f9d any vacant room = ! yoke ( ,*ri/'s ob$i5ce8 ,:5 a s\l is "u ! dom9ion ( fe> & t]ror1 "u ! p[] ( grief & angui%1 d ye ?9k he is fit = any ?+1 or c d any ?+1 b groan 9 t prison ( d>kness1 "u ^! *a9s8 ,su* a s\l is 9 bondage1 "u s]vitude1 & c nei!r take up ?is yoke ( lib]ty nor walk 9 x4 ,! /r5g? & moi/ure ( ! _s is drunk up by ! poison ( ^! arr[s1 & !re rema9s nei!r att5tion1 affection1 nor _s = any ?+ else4 ,!re=e "h is ! incomp>able advantage t r$\nds f ?is way ( com+ fir/ to ,*ri/1 & exon]+ our c>es & fe>s 9 8 bosom1 & 9 disbur!n+ our s9s ^u him1 :o ha? tak5 !m on1 & c>ri$ !m away1 z t scape goat s5t unto ! wild]ness on :i* !y laid ! s9s ( ! p4 ,by ?is means1 ,i say1 y %all h a vacancy = ! yoke ( ,*ri/ & lib]ty to all y\r faculties1 y\r und]/&+1 w1 & affections1 7:i* are no bett] ?an slaves & captives1 non sui juris1 :ile !y are "u ^! tyrann\s passions ( fe> & horror17 to att5d ! ob$i5ce ( ,*ri/ & ! draw+ ( 8 yoke4 ,?is w relieve y\r s\ls out ( prison1 & !n y w be fit = employm5t4 ,besides ?is1 !re is furniture & help br\ght into ! s\l1 :i* enables x to ?is2 & )\t :i*1 ?\gh x 7 n press$ "u a burd5 ( s9 & wra?1 yet x w\ld nei!r be able nor will+4 ,!re is t supply & /r5g? t fai? br+s f ,*ri/1 :i* arises f our my/ical implantation 9 him1 f h5ce fl[s t communication ( 8 grace to a believ]4 ,! law came by ,moses1 b grace & tru? by ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,john i4 #af1 #ag4 ,n[ ?is efficacy & virtue t is 9 ,*ri/ ! head1 is transmitt$ unto ! memb]s ( 8 body by believ+ 9 him4 ,inde$ ! v appreh5sion ( su* a ,savi\r may h "s quick5+ virtue 9 x1 b c]ta9ly ! great influ5ce ( life is annex$ to x by 8 graci\s promises1 8,because ,i live1 ye %all live also10 ,john xiv4 #ai4 8,z ! liv+ ,fa!r :o s5t me1 lives 9 himself1 & ,i h life by ! ,fa!r1 s he t believes on me1 %all live by me10 ,john vi4 #eg4 8,abide 9 me1 & ,i 9 y1 & ye %all br+ =? mu* fruit40 ,he ha? graci\sly appo9t$ ! d]ivation ( t life to u1 to be conjo9$ ) our "r appreh5sions1 & believ+ m$itations ( him1 mak+1 z x 71 fai? ! op5+ ( 8 h\se1 to let 9 8 fulness to u4 ,n[1 besides ?is m my/]i\s & sup]natural furniture & supply1 !re is ev5 some?+ t is naturally consequ5t to x1 "s enabl+ ( ! s\l = holy ob$i5ce1 fl[s naturally f ! love ( ,*ri/4 ,& :5 ev] a believ] appreh5ds :at he has done = him1 f9ds "s re/ & relaxation 9 him1 x _c b beget "s inw>d w>m? ( love to him :o s lov$ u4 8,fai? worke? by love10 says ,paul4 ,! way x goes to action is by affection4 ,x at once inflames t1 & !n !re is no?+ m active & irresi/ible4 ,x ha? a k9d ( indefatigable firmness 9 x1 x ha? an unwe>i$ /r5g? to move 9 ! yoke all ! day long4 ,9 a ^w1 no?+ almo/ is impossible or too h>d = x1 = x is ( ! nature ( fire to break ?r\gh all1 & ov] all imp$im5ts4 ,no?+ is s easy b x becomes uneasy to a s\l "u fe>1 & no?+ s difficult b x becomes easy to a s\l :]e9 p]fect love has ca/ out fe>4 ,= love makes a s\l to move sup]naturally 9 div9e ?+s1 z a natural or co-natural ag5t1 freely1 will+ly1 & con/antly4 ,if !y be n suitable to our natures z corrupt$1 & s1 griev\s to love1 !n1 z mu* z x possesses ! he>t1 x makes ! he>t co-natural to !m1 & supplies ! place ( t natural in/9ct t c>ries o!r creatures to _! own works & ends1 /rongly & sweetly4 #a ,john v4 #c1 ,psal4 cxix4 #afe1 ,neh4 vii4 #aj1 ,col4 iii4 #ae4 ,n[ y may judge :e!r or n y c possibly expect s mu* advantage 9 any o!r me?od or way y take4 ,?is ,i leave to y\r own consid]ation & exp]i5ce4 ,& s ,i come to ! next ?+ propos$1 secondly1 ,to consid] :at ?is yoke is1 & :at is ! nature ( x4 ,& may ,i n ^u ?is head ju/ly en\gh di/+ui% a tw(old yoke1 ( doctr9e & discipl9e1 t is1 ! yoke ( ,*ri/'s comm&m5ts & laws1 :i* bo?1 9 8 love & wisdom1 he ha? impos$ ^u u1 = ! regulation ( our lives8 ,& ?is we are to take on by an ob$i5ce *e]ful1 will+1 & con/ant4 ,b !re is ano!r yoke m5tion$ 9 scripture1 namely1 ! yoke ( 8 *a/isem5ts & correct+1 su* a "o z ,ephraim 7,j]4 xxxi4 #ah7 0 tri$ )1 & 0 long or he c\ld le>n to be> x4 ,x is good = a man to be> ?is yoke 9 8 y\?1 ,lam4 iii4 #bg4 ,n[ :e!r or n ?is be meant "h1 ,i d n cont5d4 ,! fir/ is ! *ief int5t1 & x is n ne$ful to exclude ?is altoge!r1 s9ce x is n ! smalle/ po9t ( ,*ri/ianity to take up ! "o yoke by submission1 z well z to take up ! o!r by ob$i5ce4 ,h[ ev] x be1 ob$i5ce mu/ be tak5 s l>gely1 z x _c b compreh5d ! sweet compliance1 & submission ( ! w to ,god's w 9 all cross-disp5sations1 :i* is no little probation ( ! loyal & ob$i5t temp] ( ! he>t4 ,bo? yokes mu/ be tak5 up1 = s ,*ri/ speaks ( 8 cross1 8,if any man w be my disciple1 he mu/ take up 8 cross & foll[ me10 ,matt4 xvi4 #bd1 #be4 ,x mu/ be lift$ up ^u our %\ld]s1 z x 71 will+ly1 & *e]fully1 we actually concurr+1 z x 71 to ! be>+ ( x1 & ! receiv+ x4 ,b !re is ?is diff]5ce betwe5 ! "o yoke & ! o!r1 ! "o _c be impos$ ^u u1 nei!r c we be> x1 except we actively & ) our own cons5t & delight take x up4 ,?\gh ,god may impose laws ^u u1 & give u righte\s & fai?ful comm&m5ts1 :i* inde$ lay a /rait obligation & tie ^u u "u pa9 ( disloyalty1 & rebellion1 to walk 9 !m1 yet x nev] becomes our yoke1 & is nev] c>ri$ by u1 until !re be a subsequ5t cons5t ( ! s\l1 & a full condesc5sion ( ! he>t1 to embrace t yoke ) delight4 ,till we yoke ourselves unto 8 comm&m5ts1 by lov+ & will+ ob$i5ce1 we h n 8 yoke ^u u4 8,?y p %all be made will+ 9 ! day ( ?y p[]40 ,x is n t]rors & con/ra9ts1 b ! b&s ( love w b9d u to ?is yoke4 ,x mu/ be b\nd ^u u by ! cords ( love1 n ( fe>4 ,he is a true k+1 n a tyrant1 he loves imp]>e vol5tibus1 8to rule e man ) 8 own cons5t10 b a tyrant 8rules e man aga9/ 8 w10 nol5tibus imp]at4 ,b z to ! o!r yoke ( 8 discipl9e1 8 cross1 :e!r x be = 8 sake1 or :e!r x be ! g5]al cross ( our pilgrimage "h1 & ! vicissitudes & *anges ( ?is life1 x is n 9 our arbitram5t to be> a cross1 or h a cross or n4 ,h x we mu/1 be> x we mu/1 :e!r we *oose or refuse x4 ,!re is no man c be exempt$ f "s yoke ( ?is k9d4 ,no man c promise himself immunity f "s cross or o!r1 if n 9 pov]ty1 yet 9 abundance1 if n 9 contempt & reproa* yet 9 hon\r & greatness4 ,!re is no?+ ( t k9d t w n become weighty ) itself alone1 ?\gh no?+ be sup]add$ to x4 ,s !n1 s9ce e man mu/ h a yoke1 he ha? only ! advantage :o takes x up1 & be>s x pati5tly4 ,= if he ?us sweetly comply & yield to ,god's w1 he w n s mu* be> 8 cross1 z 8 cross w be> him4 ,if ?\ take x up1 x w take !e up & c>ry !e4 ,if ?\ submit & /oop will+ly to ,god's good pleasure1 ?\ wilt make x a m easy yoke1 & light burd54 ,ducunt vol5tem fata1 nol5tem trahunt47#dde7 ,if ?\ be pati5t1 8 disp5sation w g5tly & sweetly lead !e to re/1 b an impati5t s\l is dragg$ & drawn aft] x aga9/ ! hair1 & yet he mu/ foll[ x4 ,!re is ?is mighty disadvantage 9 our impati5t unsubjection to ,god's w1 t x makes t a yoke :i* is no yoke1 no cross a cross1 an easy yoke h>d1 & a light burd5 heavy1 & yet not)/&+ we mu/ be> x4 ,a yoke1 a cross1 we _c escape1 :i!rsoev] we g1 :i!rsoev] we turn ourselves1 because we c>ry ourselves ab\t ) u1 & our own crook$ p]v]se appreh5sions ( ?+s :i* tr\ble u m ?an ! ?+s !mselves4 ,n[ consid] ! reasonabl5ess ( tak+ on ! yoke ( ,*ri/'s ob$i5ce4 ,%\ld we n ) ,david1 (f] ourselves will+ly1 & pres5t ourselves ev5 be=e we are call$8 8,lo ,i come1 to d ?y w1 ,o ,god4 ,i delight 9 ?y law1 x is 9 my inw>d "p10 ,psal4 xl4 #h4 ,!re is no yoke s reasonable1 if y consid] x z impos$ by ,*ri/ our ,k+ & ,lawgiv]4 ,ha? he n r$eem$ u f ! h\se ( bondage1 f ! vile/ & base/ slav]y1 "u ! mo/ cruel tyrants1 ,satan1 & dea?1 & hell8 ,heb4 ii4 #ae4 ,ha? he n ass]t$ & re/or$ u into ! true lib]ty ( m51 & ( ! sons ( ,god8 ,! ,son ha? made u free1 7,john viii4 #cb7 :5 we 7 "u ! mo/ griev\s yoke ( s9 & wra?1 & ! et]nal curse ( ,god4 ,he ha? put 8 own neck "u x & become a curse = u1 t he might r$eem u f ! curse ( ! law1 & s he ha? c>ri$ away ^! iron *>iots1 ^! yokes ( brass & iron1 :]eby ,satan kept u 9 subjection1 & n[ be5 e/abli%$ our c>eful ,k+1 n only by ! title ( ! ju/e/ & mo/ b5eficial conque/ t ev] 0 made1 b by ,god's solemn appo9tm5t ^u ! hill ( ,zion1 ,psal4 ii4 #f4 ,& be+ exalt$ a ,pr9ce to give u salvation1 7 x n mo/ /range if 8 k+dom %\ld want laws1 :i* are ! life & s\l ( republics & mon>*ies8 ,ought n we to submit to !m gladly1 & obey !m *e]fully8 ,%\ld n we absolutely resign ourselves to 8 w1 & e/eem 8 comm&m5ts conc]n+ all ?+s to be "r8 ,:at comm& %\ld be griev\s to t s\l1 :i* is deliv]$ f ! curse ( all ! comm&m5ts1 & is assur$ nev] to ent] into condemnation8 ,if !re 7 no m to say1 7 x n mon/r\s +ratitude to )draw ourselves f subjection to him1 or yield ob$i5ce to any o!r /range lords1 z our lu/s are8 ,w\ld x n be an unexemplifi$ un?ankfulness to requite rebellion to him1 = s mu* unp>allel$ affection8 ,s9ce we are n our own1 b b\ght ) a price1 we are n sui juris17#ddf7 to dispose ( ourselves4 ,all reason %\ld say1 t he :o pay$ s de> = u %\ld h ! use ( u4 ,& t is no?+ b glory he seeks f u1 t we (f] & consecrate s\l & body to him1 to come "u 8 yoke4 ,z = ! ga91 x r$\nds all to ourselves1 & t z ! great] ga9 too4 ,n[ a ^w to ! la/ ?+ propos$1 = ,i c only h9t at x4 ,! mo/ excell5t & ready way ( be>+ ?is yoke1 is to le>n ( him1 to pres5t him z our patt]n1 & to yield ourselves to him1 z 8 disciples & s*ol>s1 n only to le>n 8 doctr9e1 b to imitate 8 example & practice1 8to walk ev5 z he walk$40 ,& h]e9 is great mom5t7#ddg7 ( p]suasion1 ,*ri/ puts no?+ ^u y1 b :at he did take ^u himself4 ,!re is s mu* m reason = y to take x up1 t x is 8 own p]sonal yoke1 :i* he himself c>ri$1 = he delight$ to d ! ,fa!r's w4 ,x 0 8 meat & dr9k to "w 9 t yoke4 ,n[ !re are two ?+s especially :]e9 he propones himself ! exempl> or patt]n ( our imitation1 viz41 8 humility & meekness ( _s4 ,he 0 8meek & l[ly 9 he>t40 ,& ^! graces h ! greate/ suitabl5ess to capacitate & dispose e man = tak+1 & keep+ ! yoke ( ,*ri/4 ,humility & l[l9ess b[s 8 back to take on ! lea/ ( 8 comm&s4 ,?is makes him /oop l[1 & makes 8 %\ld]s fit = x1 & !n meekness arms him aga9/ all difficulties & imp$im5ts t may occur 9 x4 ,s]mon ,,viii4 ,matt4 xi4 #bi4--8,take my yoke ^u y10 c4 ,*ri/ianity consi/s 9 a bless$ ex*ange ( yokes betwe5 ,*ri/ & a pi\s s\l4 ,he takes our uneasy yoke1 & gives 8 easy yoke4 ,! s\l puts ^u him t unsupportable yoke ( transgressions1 & takes f him ! portable yoke ( 8 comm&m5ts4 ,our burd5 0 heavy1 too heavy = angels1 & mu* m = m54 ,x w\ld cru% "u x all ! /r5g? ( ! creatures1 = :o c\ld endure ! wra? ( ! ,almighty8 ,or1 8:at c\ld a man give 9 ex*ange = 8 s\l08 ,nay1 t debt w\ld dr[n ! :ole creation1 if !y 7 surety = x4 ,not)/&+1 ,*ri/ ha? tak5 t burd5 ^u him1 be+ able to be> x1 hav+ almighty %\ld]s1 & ev]la/+ arms = x4 ,& yet y f9d h[ heavy x 0 = him1 :5 x press$ out t groan f him1 8,n[ is my s\l sore amaz$1 v heavy1 & exce$+ sorr[ful ev5 unto dea?1 & :at %all ,i say80 ,t :i* c>ri$ x away f u1 ha? buri$ x 9 8 grave1 :i!r x press$ him d[n4 ,x gets him v l[ "u x1 b he ha? got above x & is ris5 aga91 & :]eas 9 va9 !re 0 a /one put above him1 & seal$1 he ha? roll$ a /one above t yoke & burd51 t x _c be able to weigh d[n any believ+ s\l to hell2 = t weight :i* depress$ 8 spotless s\l1 w\ld h depress$ ! sons ( m5 to et]nal d>kness4 ,n[ = 8 burd51 we obs]ve t x is ( ano!r nature1 to speak prop]ly1 ?an o!r burd5s4 ,x is n a heavy yoke or burd51 b a /ate ( lib]ty1 an ornam5t1 a privilege4 ,x is a *a9 ( gold ab\t a sa9t's neck1 to b9d ,*ri/'s laws ab\t !m1 e l9k ( t *a9 is m preci\s ?an rubies or diamonds4 ,if !re be any burd5 9 x1 x is ! burd5 ( hon\r1 ! burd5 ( privilege1 & incomp>able dignity1 honos n onus or onus honoris47#ddh7 ,?is is t :i* he puts ^u u1 or r t :i* a believ] receives f him4 ,n[ ,i w n h y s to take x1 z if ,*ri/ did n propose ! t]ms ?us1 8,if y w be will+ to take on ! yoke ( my laws1 ,i w take on ! yoke ( y\r s9s & curses40 ,nay1 x is n su* an ex*ange z is ?us mutually dep5d5t2 = x ha? pleas$ ! ,fa!r )\t consult+ u1 & ! ,son )\t our k or cons5t1 to conclude :at to d ) ! heavy & unsupportable burd5 ( s9n]s4 ,! ,fa!r 8laid ^u him ! iniquities ( u all1 & he0 ( 8 own accord 8ha? borne our griefs1 & c>ri$ our sorr[s10 7,isa4 lii4 #d-f7 & t burd5 did bruise him2 yea1 8x pleas$ ! ,"l to bruise him10 & x pleas$ himself to be bruis$4 ,o /range & unp>allel$ love1 t c\ld dige/ s h>d ?+s1 & make s griev\s ?+s pleasant6 ,n[ ,i say1 he hav+ ?us tak5 on our burd5 already1 calls ^u u aft]w>d1 & s5ds =? proclamations1 & affectionate invitations1 8,come unto me1 all ye poor s9n]s1 t are burd5$ ) s91 & we>i$ ) t burd52 y :o h tir$ y\rselves 9 ^! byways1 & lab\r$ else:]e 9 va91 to seek re/ & peace3 y h toil$ all night & caught no?+1 come hi!r1 ca/ y\r net ^u ?is side ( ! %ip1 & y %all f9d :at y seek4 ,i h und]tak5 y\r yoke & burd51 :y !n d y lad5 y\rselves any m ) ! appreh5sion ( x8 ,! real & true burd5 ( wra? ,i h already c>ri$ away1 :y !n d ye we>y y\rselves ) ! imag9ation ( x8 ,only come to me1 & see :at ,i h done1 & y %all f9d re/ & peace40 ,n[ ?is be+ propon$ absolutely unto s9n]s1 & !y be+ invit$ to cons5t to t :i* ,*ri/ has done 9 _! "n1 9 ! next place he comes to impose 8 easy yoke ^u u1 n at all = any recomp5ce ( :at he ha? done1 b r = "s te/imony ( gratitude & ?ankfulness on our "p1 & = ! manife/ation ( grace & love on 8 "p4 ,i d inde$ conceive1 t ! imposition ( ! yoke ( ,*ri/'s laws ^u believ]s1 is z mu* = ! decl>ation ( 8 own love & goodness1 z ! te/ification ( our ?ankfulness4 ,if y consid] ! lib]ty1 ! beauty1 & ! equity ( ?is yoke1 x w r be con/ru$ to proce$ f ! greate/ love & fav\r1 ?an to t5d any way to recomp5ce 8 love4 ,h]e9 is p]fect lib]ty1 ,psal4 cxix4 #cb1 #de4 ,x is an enl>gem5t ( he>t1 f ! base re/ra9t & abom9able s]vitude ( ! vile/ lu/s1 t tyrannize ov] u1 & keep our affections 9 bondage4 ,o h[ n>r[ b\nds is ! lib]ty ( ! spirits ( m5 conf9$ unto1 t !y s]ve _! own lu/s6 ,s9 itself & ! lu/s ( ! fle%1 are a griev\s yoke1 :i* ! putt+ on ( ?is yoke looses !m f3 & :5 ! he>t is ?us enl>g$ ) love & delight 9 ,*ri/1 !n ! feet unfett]$1 may walk at lib]ty1 & run 9 ! way ( ,god's comm&m5ts4 8,i w walk at lib]ty10 :5 ,i h a respect to ?y ways1 ,psal4 cxix4 #de4 ,o h[ spaci\s & broad is t way 9 reality1 :i* to our fir/ appreh5sion & ! common con/ruction is /rait & n>r[6 ,! tru? is1 !re is no /raitness1 no bondage1 no scant9ess1 b 9 s94 ,t is ! mo/ abom9able vassalage1 & ! greate/ ?raldom ( ! immortal _s2 to be s basely dragg$ by ! fle% d[nw>d1 to ! vile/ drudg]y1 & to be s p9*$ & hamp]$7#ddi7 )9 ! n>r[ness ( creat$ & p]i%+ ?+s4 ,to speak prop]ly1 !re is no slav]y b ?is ( ! _s2 = x is n s contr>y to ! nature & /ate ( ! body1 7:i* by its fir/ in/itution 0 made a s]vant17 to be "u ! dom9ion ( m51 & fur!r we _c rea*4 ,yea1 x is possible = a man1 :ile 8 body is imprison$1 to be yet at great] fre$om ?an ^? :o imprison$ him4 ,z 8 m9d is1 s he is4 ,b to be a s]vant ( s9 & unrighte\sness1 mu/ totally degrade ! s\l ( man4 ,x q defaces t primitive glory1 & de/roys t native lib]ty1 9 :i* he 0 creat$4 ,!re=e to h ?is s9 tak5 (f u1 & ! yoke ( ,*ri/'s ob$i5ce put on u1 to be made free f s91 & become ! s]vants ( righte\sness1 t is ! s\l's true lib]ty1 :i* sets x =? at l>ge to expatiate 9 ! exce$+ broad comm&m5ts1 & 9 ! inf9ite goodness ( ,god1 :]e !re is inf9ite room = ! s\l4 ,:51 !n1 ,i consid] h[ beautiful ?is is = a reasonable _s1 to be "u ! law ( him t ha? made x & r$eem$ x1 ,i _c b ?9k t ,*ri/ do? r beautify & bless1 ?an burd54 ,! beauty ( ! _w consi/s 9 t sweet ord]1 & h>moni\s subord9ation ( all ?+s1 to t law ,god ha? impos$ ^u !m1 or engraves ^u _! natures4 ,if we %\ld suppose b "o ( ! p>ts ( ! _w to sw]ve f ! primitive in/itution1 :at a mis]able di/raction w\ld ensue8 ,h[ de=m$ w\ld ?is beautiful & adorn$ fabric become8 ,h[ mu* m is x ! beauty1 grace1 & comel9ess ( an intellig5t be+1 to be "u ! law ( him t gave him a be+1 & to h t writt5 9 8 he>t1--to be 9 a mann] trans=m$ by ! %9+ glory ( ^! laws1 to be a liv+ law8 ,:at is x1 ,i pray y1 de=ms ^! fall5 angels1 & makes !m devils8 ,:y d we pa9t a good angel 9 a beautiful & comely image1 :ile ! devils are commonly repres5t$ 9 ! mo/ horrid1 ugly1 & mon/r\s %ape & visage8 ,is x n ?is t makes ! diff]5ce1 t ! "o is fall5 f a bless$ subord9ation to ! w ( ,god1 & ! o!r keeps t /ation8 ,b bo? are equal 9 nature1 & 7 alike 9 ! beg9n+4 ,add unto ?is1 ! equity ( ,*ri/'s yoke4 ,!re is no?+ ei!r s reasonable 9 itself1 or yet s suitable to ourselves4 ,= :at is x t he puts ^u u8 ,truly no new comm&m5t2 x is b ! old comm& r5ew$4 ,x is no new law1 ?\gh he ha? conqu]$ u1 & ha? ! "r ( absolute dom9ion ov] u2 yet he ha? n *ang$ our fundam5tal laws4 ,he *anges only ! pres5t tyrannical yoke ( s93 b he re/ores u1 z x 71 to our fundam5tal lib]ty we =m]ly enjoy$1 & t s9 =c$ u f1 :5 x conqu]$ u4 ,*ri/'s yoke is n a new imposition4 ,x is b ! anci5t yoke t 0 b\nd ^u man's nature by ,god ! ,creator4 ,! ,r$eem] do? n inv5t or contrive "o ( 8 own2 he only looses (f ! yoke ( iniquity1 & b9ds on t sweet yoke ( ob$i5ce & love to ,god4 ,he publi%es ! same laws1 _m ( :i* are already writt5 9 "s obscure *>act]s ^u our own m9ds2 & he aga9 writes !m d[n all ov] 9 our he>ts4 ,!re is no?+ sup]add$ by ,jesus ,*ri/1 b a *a9 ( love to b9d ?is yoke ab\t our necks1 & a *a9 ( grace & tru? to keep 8 laws4 ,& truly ^! make ! yoke easy1 & take away ! nature ( a burd5 f x4 ,o :at mighty & /rong p]suasions6 ,o :at con/ra9+ motives ( love & grace do? ! gospel furni%1 & ! r>e/ cords to b9d on ,*ri/'s yoke ^u a reasonable s\l1--cords ( ! mo/ unp>allel$ love6 ,i %all only add unto all ?is1 t z h]e9 ,*ri/ ha? express$ or completes ! expression ( 8 love ^u 8 "p2 s ^u our "p x becomes u to take on 8 yoke1 9 te/imony ( our ?ankfulness4 ,we owe our v selves unto him4 ,:at c be m said8 ,we owe ourselves once & aga92 = we are twice 8 workman%ip1 fir/ creat$ by him1 & !n r5ew$ or creat$ aga9 unto good works4 ,we are b\ght ) a price1 we are n our own4 ,c !re be any obligation imag9$ beyond ?is8 ,let u !re=e consecrate ourselves to 8 glory4 ,let all :o believe ! gospel d$icate !mselves to its ob$i5ce1 n s mu* = salvation to !mselves1 z _! obligation to _! ,savi\r4 ,we are n call$ s mu* to hol9ess & virtue t we may be sav$1 z1 because we are sav$1 to be blameless be=e ,god 9 love4 ,o h[ graci\s & hon\rable a disposition ( ?is k9d w\ld x be1 to s]ve him m out ( gratitude = :at he ha? done1 ?an m]ely = ! rew>d t he w give6 ,s]mon ,,ix4 ,rom4 xv4 #ac4--8,n[ ! ,god ( hope fill y ) all joy & peace 9 believ+10 c4 ,x is usual = ! ,"l 9 8 ^w to turn 8 precepts unto promises1 :i* %[s u1 t ! comm&m5ts ( ,god d n s mu* import an ability 9 u1 or suppose /r5g? to fulfil !m1 z decl>e t obligation :i* lies ^u u1 & 8 purpose & int5tion to accompli% 9 "s1 :at he requires ( all3 & !re=e we %\ld accord+ly conv]t all 8 precepts unto pray]s1 see+ he ha? made !m promises4 ,?is gives u gr\nd1 z x 71 to retort 8 comm&s by way ( reque/s & supplications4 ,! scripture "h gives u a prec$5t1 & (t5 else:]e ha? made 8 comm& a promise4 ,x is !n 9 ! next disposition1 & ne>e/ capacity1 to be turn$ into ! =m ( a supplication4 ,! joy promis$ 9 ! prec$+ v]se is else:]e comm&$2 & ?is imm$iately disposes ! s9n] to receive a new =m ( pray]1 f a believ+ he>t1 & t n only = himself1 b = o!rs4 ,y see h[ frequ5tly su* holy & he>ty wi%es are int]ject$ 9 8 writ+s4 ,& inde$ su* ejaculations ( ! s\l's desires1 :e!r kept )91 or v5t$1 w (t5 int]rupt ! ?\ghts & disc\rses ( believ]s1 b yet !y break no s5t5ce1 !y m> no s5se1 no m ?an ! int]position ( a p>5!sis4 ,su* desires w foll[ by a k9d ( natural resultance ^u ! lively appreh5sion ( any div9e excell5t ?+1 & secret complac5cy 9 x1 & a /irr+ ( ! he>t to be possess$ ) x1 w almo/ prev5t delib]ation4 ,su* an attractive p[] ! excell5cy ( any object ha? 9 ! he>t1 t x draws x & engages x almo/ be=e any consultation be call$ ab\t x4 ,n[ !re is some?+ ( ?is 9 ^! objects :i* we are naturally delight$ )4 ,all at lea/ t !y want ! appreh5sion supplies1 & ?is draws ! he>t =cibly aft] !m1 z x 71 ) out previ\s advisem5t4 ,yet because ( ! limitation1 empt9ess1 & sc>city ( ^! ?+s1 commonly ! desires ( m5 are contract$ mu* )9 !mselves1 & run t[>ds a monopoly ( ^? ?+s4 ,!y are s poor & n>r[1 t !y _c be enjoy$ ( m1 )\t division1 & ! divid+ !m _c be )\t dim9ution ( ea* man's cont5tm5t1 & !re=e m5's wi%es ord9>ily are /9t$ )9 _! own satisfaction & possession1 & _c )\t "s re/ra9t ( reason ext5d fur!r to o!r m54 ,b ?is is ! va/ diff]5ce betwe5 spiritual ?+s & bodily1 et]nal ?+s & temporal1 t !re is no man possess$ ( spiritual good1 b he desires a community4 ,x is z natural ^u ! appreh5sion ( !m to enl>ge ! s\l's wi%es to o!r m51 because !re is su* excell5cy1 abundance1 & solidity discov]$ 9 !m1 z t all may be full1 & none envy or prejudge ano!r4 ,!y are l ! light t c communicate itself to all1 & t )\t dim9ution ( its spl5d\r4 ,all may see x )\t prejudice "o to ano!r4 ,!y are su* an ocean t e "o may fill _! vessel1 & yet no?+ less = !m t come aft]4 ,& !re=e ! s\l t wi%es l>gely = itself1 w n f9d t inw>d discont5t at ! great abundance ( ano!r1 :i* is ! insep>able %ad[ ( e>?ly & temporal advantages4 ,x is cross to m5's int]e/1 t love ga9 or pref]m5t1 or any su* ?+1 t o!rs gr[ ri*1 or are advanc$ high 9 ! _w1 = x int]cepts :at !y desire4 ,b x is n at all ! int]e/ ( a godly s\l t o!rs be worse ?an himself1 b r ! salvation & happ9ess ( all m5 is t int]e/ :i* alone he esp\ses4 ,n[ = ?is1 my belov$1 be=e we proce$ fur!r1 y may f9d h[ ! pulse ( y\r s\ls beats1 & :at y\r temp] is1 by consid]+ :at is ! ord9>y unre/ra9$ & habitual wi%es ( y\r he>ts4 ,c]ta9ly z m5 are incl9$ s !y affect1 & s !y desire1 & ^! unprem$itat$ desires t are commonly /irr$ up 9 ! he>ts ( m51 argue mu* ! inw>d temp] & incl9ation ( ! he>t1 & give ! be/ acc\nt ( x4 ,i ?9k if m5 w\ld reflect ^u !mselves1 !y w f9d t e>?ly ?+s are va91 :ile !y put on ano!r beauty1 & h a m magnific5t repres5tation 9 _! m9ds1 & s draw aft] !m ! *oice/ ( _! affections1 t !y _c sp>e mu* real affection = spiritual ?+s1 :i* are appreh5d$ m slightly & d>kly1 & make ! light] & m sup]ficial impression4 ,b c]ta9ly ?is w be ! mo/ natural beat+ ( a holy he>t & ! ord9>y brea?+ ( x1 to desire mu* ( ?is spiritual treasure = !mselves & o!rs4 ,y "k :at ! ?\ghts & disc\rses ( m]*ants turn mo/ ^u4 ,x is to h good w9ds1 fair wea!r1 good m>kets1 & all ?+s t may facilitate ga91 & husb&m5 wi% = good seasons1 timely %[]s1 & dry h>ve/s1 t !re may be pl5ty4 ,& g5]ally :at m5's he>ts are set ^u1 t !y g abroad f]v5tly & incessantly 9 long+ desires aft]4 ,n[ truly ?is is ! ,*ri/ian's inw>d motion1 & ?is is 8 salutation1 :]e) he congratulate? o!rs4 8,! ,god ( hope fill y ) all peace & joy 9 believ+40 ,8 ga9 lies 9 ano!r air?47#dej7 ,8 pl5ty is expect$ f ano!r field1 & t is f above1 f ! ,god ( hope1 ! sweete/ "n 7if all ! re/ be answ]able7 to be dealt )al1 ei!r = ga9 or pl5ty1 = x is hope t makes lab\r sweet1 & if x answ] expectation !n all is well4 ,!re=e1 9 ! s[+ ! se$ ( pray]s & supplications1 ) te>s1 = ?is h>ve/ ( joy1 & 9 traffick+ = ?is treasure ( peace1 x is good t we h to d ) ! ,god ( hope1 :o _c make u a%am$2 = he t s[e? mu/ s[ 9 hope1 #a ,cor4 ix4 #aj4 ,& !re=e1 ?\gh we s[ 9 te>s1 yet let u m+le hope !re)1 & ! h>ve/ %all be joy1 & ! pl5ty1 afflu5ce ( peace 9 ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,n[ if we believ$ ?is1 w\ld n our sorr[s be deep1 & our lab\rs sweet8 ,9 ! words y h read1 !re is ! highe/ wi% ( a holy he>t = himself & !m he loves be/2 t "o desire1 if he _h no occasion ev] to pres5t himself to ,god1 b once1 t he w\ld c]ta9ly fall ^u1 or "s su* l1 to be fill$ aft] ?is mann] ) all peace & joy 9 believ+4 ,^! are ! fruits ( ! ,_s he desires to be fill$ )1 & fe$ ^u1--peace z an ord9>y meal1 & joy z an extraord9>y des]t1 or z a p[]ful cordial2 & to supply :at "h is want+ at pres5t1 ! hope ( :at is to come1 & t 9 abundance4 ,?is is ev5 an ent]ta9m5t t a believ] w\ld desire = himself1 & ^! :o h 8 be/ wi%es1 :ile he is 9 ?is _w4 ,he w\ld despise ! delicacies ( k+s1 & refuse _! da9ties1 if he might sit at ?is table t is spread on ! m\nta9 ( ,god's *ur*1 a full fea/ :i* fills ! s\l ) peace1 joy1 & hope1 z mu* z n[ x is capable (4 ,n[ ^! preci\s fruits y see 9 ! words %[ ! root t br+s !m =?1 & ! bran* t imm$iately be>s !m4 ,! root is ! ,god ( hope1 & ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,& a s\l be+ +raft$ z a liv+ bran* by fai? into ,*ri/1 receives virtue to br+ =? su* pleasant fruits1 s t !y gr[ imm$iately ^u ! bran* ( believ+1 b ! sap & virtue ( bo? come f ! ,holy ,gho/1 & ! ,god ( hope4 ,or to take x up 9 ano!r l notion4 ,?is is ! riv] :i* gladd5e? ! city ( ,god ) its /reams1 t wat]s ! g>d5 ( ! ,"l ) its ?reefold /ream4 ,= y see x is p>t$ 9 ?ree heads1 & e "o ( !m is d]iv$ f ano!r4 ,! fir/ 9 ! ord] ( nature is peace1--a sweet1 calm1 & refre%+ riv]1 :i* sometimes ov]fl[s l ! riv] ,nilus1 & !n x runs 9 a /ream ( joy1 :i* is ! high spr+ tide b ord9>ily x s5ds =? ! com=table /ream ( hope1 & t 9 abundance4 ,n[ ?is ?reefold riv] ha? its orig9al high1 z high z ! ,god ( hope1 & ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 b ! *annel ( x is situat$ l[1 & x is believ+ 9 ,*ri/4 ,to beg9 !n ) ! fir/ ( ^!4 ,truly !re is no?+ c be spok5 t s\nds m sweetly 9 ! e>s ( m5 ?an peace & joy4 ,!y ne$ no?+ to comm5d !m1 = !y h a suffici5t te/imonial1 & lett]s ( recomm5dation writt5 ^u ! affections ( all m54 ,= :at is x t all m5 lab\r & seek aft] b ?is8 ,x is n any outw>d e>?ly ?+ t is desir$ = itself1 b r = ! peace & cont5tm5t ! m9d expects 9 x4 ,& !re=e1 ?is mu/ be ( itself ! prop] object or good ( ! s\l1 :i*1 if x c be _h imm$iately1 )\t t long & endless compass ab\t ! creatures1 c]ta9ly a man _c b ?9k himself happy1 & w h no miss+ ( o!r ?+s1 z if a man c\ld live heal?fully & joyfully )\t meat1 & )\t all appetite = x1 no d\bt b he w\ld ?9k himself ! happie/ man 9 ! _w1 & w\ld ?9k x no pa9 to him to want ! da9ties ( pr9ces1 b r t he 7 deliv]$ f ! we>isome necessity o!rs lab\r$ "u4 ,j s is x "h1 !re is no?+ w\ld p]suade a man to travel1 & toil all 8 lifetime1 ab\t ! creatures1 & n to suff] 8 s\l to take re/1 if he did believe to f9d t imm$iately )\t travel1 :i* he endures s mu* travel =4 ,& !re=e ! believ+ ,*ri/ian is only a wise man1 :o is in/ruct$ :]e ! ?+s !mselves1 true peace & joy1 d lie1 & s seeks to be fill$ ) ! ?+s !mselves1 = :i* only m5 seek o!r ?+s1 & n z o!r m5 :o cat* at ! %ad[s1 t !y may at l5g? f9d ! sub/ance itself1 = ?is 7 f> ab\t1 & lab\r 9 va94 ,peace is s sweet & compreh5sive a ^w1 t ! ,jews made _! usual compellation1 8,peace be unto y107#dea7 import+ all felicity1 & ! afflu5ce ( all good4 ,& inde$ our ,savi\r f\nd no fitt] ^w to express 8 mat*less good-w to ! well-be+ ( 8 disciples nor ?is 7,luke xxiv4 #cf471 :5 he salut$ !m aft] 8 resurrection1 8,peace be unto y10 :i* is z mu* z if he _h wi%$ absolute satisfaction1 all cont5tm5t & happ9ess t !mselves w\ld desire4 ,n[ ?is peace ha? a relation to ,god1 to ourselves1 & our bre?r54 ,i w exclude none ( !m f ! pres5t wi%2 = ev5 bro!rly concord & peace suits well ) ! ma9 subject ( ?is *apt]1 :i* is ! be>+ ( our neighb\rs' infirmities1 & n pleas+ ourselves1 & su* l mutual duties ( *>ity4 ,b c]ta9ly ! o!r two relations are mo/ intr9sic to happ9ess1 because !re is no?+ ne>] to u ?an ! bless$ ,god2 & next to him1 !re is no?+ comes s ne> u z ourselves4 ,! f\ndation ( all our mis]y1 is t enmity betwe5 man & ,god1 :i* is z if heav5 & e>? %\ld fall out into an irreconcilable discord1 & ^u t %\ld foll[ ! susp5sion ( ! light ( ! />s1 & ! )draw+ ( ! influ5ces ( heav51 & ! )hold+ ! refre%m5t ( ! e>ly & latt] ra94 ,if su* diss5sion fell betwe5 !m1 t ! heav5s %\ld be z brass to ! e>?1 & w\ld refuse ! cl\ds :5 !y cry = ra91 or ! h]bs & m9]als :5 !y crave ! influ5ces f above1 :at a desolate & irksome dwell+-place w\ld ! e>? be8 ,:at a dre>y habitation w\ld we f9d x8 ,ev5 s x is betwe5 ,god & m54 ,all our be+1 all our well-be+1 hangs ^u ! good aspect ( 8 c\nt5ance4 ,9 8 fav\r is all our life & happ9ess2 yet s9ce ! fir/ rebellion1 e man is set contr>y to ,god1 & 9 8 affections & actions d5\nces w> aga9/ heav51 :5ce ha? fl[$ ! sad & w(ul susp5sion ( all ^! bless+s1 & com=table influ5ces1 :i* only beautify & bless ! s\l ( man4 ,& n[ !re is no?+ to be se5 b ! t]rible c\nt5ance ( an angry ,god1 ! rev5geful sword ( ju/ice %ak5 9 ! ^w2 all above u z if ! sun 7 turn$ into blackness1 & ! moon into blood1 & behold tr\ble & d>kness1 & dimness ( angui%4 ,n[ :5ev] a s\l beg9s to appreh5d 8 enmity & division 9 sad e>ne/1 !re foll[s an inte/9e w> 9 ! consci5ce4 ,! t]rors ( ,god raise up a t]rible p>ty )9 a man's self1 & t is ! bitt] remembrance ( 8 s9s4 ,^! are mu/]$ & set 9 ord] 9 battle-array aga9/ a man1 & e "o ( ^!1 z !y are ?\ght ^u1 /rike a d>t into 8 he>t4 ,!y %oot an arr[ dipp$ 9 ! wra? ( ,god1 ! poison :]e( dr9ke? up 8 _s1 ,job vi4 #d4 ,?\gh ! mo/ "p ( s\ls h n[ a dead calm1 & are asleep l ,saul 9 ! field 9 ! mid/ ( 8 enemies1 or z ,jonas 9 ! %ip 9 ! mid/ ( ! tempe/1 yet :5 !y awake out ( t deep /upidity1 ,god w write bitt] ?+s aga9/ !m1 & make !m to possess _! iniquities2 & !y %all f9d t he ha? numb]$ _! /eps1 & wat*$ ov] _! s91 & seal$ x z 9 a bag1 to be kept 9 record4 ,!n he w r5ew 8 witnesses aga9/ !m1 & put _! feet 9 ! /ocks1 & !y %all !n appreh5d t *anges & w> are aga9/ !m1 & t !y are set z a m>k aga9/ ,god1 & s !y w be a burd5 to !mselves1 ,job vii4 #bj4 ,:at a /orm w x raise 9 ! s\l6 ,n[ to lay ?is tempe/1 & calm ?is w9d1 is ! bus9ess ( ! gospel1 because x reveals ^! glad tid+s ( peace & reconciliation ) ,god1 :i* c only be ! gr\nd ( a p]fect calm 9 ! consci5ce4 ,h]e9 is ! atonem5t & propitiation set =?1 t :i* by its fragrant & sweet smell ha? pacifi$ heav51 & appeas$ ju/ice2 & ?is only is able to pacify ! tr\bl$ s\l1 & lay ! tumultu\s waves ( ! consci5ce1 ,eph4 ii4 #ac-bj2 ,col4 i4 #ai-bb4 ,?is gives ! answ] ( a good consci5ce1 :i* is l ! sweet & g5tle brea?+ ( a calm day aft] a tempe/1 #a ,pet4 iii4 #ba4 ,n[ x is n s mu* ,god reconcileable to s9n]s1 z ,god 9 ,*ri/ reconcil+ s9n]s to himself1 #b ,cor4 v4 #ai4 ,?\gh "s m5 be always suspici\s ( ,god1 yet !y h m reason to suspect _! own will+ness4 ,= :at is all ! gospel b a decl>ation ( 8 love1 & lay+ d[n ! enmity1 or r1 t he _h nev] ho/ile affections to 8 elect1 & s 0 all ?is :ile provid+ a ransom = himself1 & br++ ab\t ! way to kill ! enmity8 ,& hav+ done t by ! blood ( ,*ri/1 he w foll[ u ) entreaties ( reconcilem5t1 & reque/s to lay d[n our ho/ile affections1 & ! weapons ( our w>f>e2 & = him we h no m ado b to believe 8 love1 :ile we 7 yet enemies4 ,?is1 ,i say1 c>ri$ into ! he>t ) p[]1 gives t sweet calm & pleasant re/ to ! s\l1 aft] all its toss+s4 ,?is comm&s ! w9ds & waves ( ! consci5ce1 & !y obey x4 ,x is true t _m f9d no tr\ble )91 & "s1 ^u t]rible appreh5sions ( s9 & wra?1 f9d ease = ! "t 9 "s o!r ?+1 z a div]sion to "s o!r object1 & turn+ aside ) ,ca9 to build cities1 to worldly pleasures1 or employm5ts1 or company1 t ! noise ( !m may put ! clam\rs ( _! consci5ce to sil5ce4 ,"s p>leys & cessations m5 h1 "s treaties ( ?is k9d = peace ) ,god2 b alas6 ! mo/ "p make no entire & full peace4 ,!y are always ^u mak+ ! b>ga91 & _c close x1 because ( _! engagem5ts to s91 & _! own corrupt lu/s4 ,& !re=e _m d no?+ else ?an :at m5 d 9 w>1 to seek "s advantage1 or to ga9 "t by _! delays3 b ,o ! latt] end w be sad1 :5 he %all arm y aga9/ y\rselves6 ,7 x n bett]1 n[ :ile x is to-day1 n to h>d5 y\r he>ts8 ,n[1 joy is ! effect ( peace1 & x is ! v ov]fl[+ ( x 9 ! s\l1 ^u ! lively appreh5sion ( ! love ( ,god1 & ! ine/imable b5efit ( ! =giv5ess ( s9s4 ,x is peace 9 a l>ge measure1 press$ d[n1 & runn+ ov]1 break+ )\t ! ord9>y *annel1 & dilat+ itself to ! affect+ & refre%+ ( all t is 9 man3 8,my he>t & my fle% %all rejoice40 ,?is is ! v exub]ance & high sail+-tide ( ! sea ( peace t is 9 a believ]'s he>t4 ,x swells sometimes ^u ! full aspect ( ,god's c\nt5ance beyond ! ord9>y b\nds1 & _c be kept )9 9 gloriation & boa/+ 9 ,god4 ,:5 a s\l is s illu/rat$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/1 z to make a k9d ( pres5ce & possession ( :at is hop$ =1 t makes ! s\l to enl>ge itself 9 joy4 ,?is makes ! inw>d jubilation1 ! he>t z x 7 to leap = joy4 ,n[1 truly ?is is n ! ord9>y ent]ta9m5t ( a ,*ri/ian4 ,x is nei!r s univ]sal nor con/ant z peace4 ,^! fruits s matur$ & ripe1 l ! grapes ( ,canaan1 are n set d[n always ^u ! table ( e ,*ri/ian1 nor yet at all to "s4 ,x is en\gh t he keep ! s\l 9 t heal?ful temp]1 t x is nei!r q ca/ d[n or disc\rag$ ?r\gh difficulties & infirmities4 ,x is suffici5t if ,god speak peace to ! s\l1 ?\gh x be n acqua9t$ ) ^! raptures ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,?is ha? s mu* s5se 9 x1 t x is n meet to be made ord9>y food1 le/ we %\ld mi/ake our pilgrimage = heav51 & fall ^u ! build+ ( tab]nacles 9 ?is m\nt4 ,= c]ta9ly ! s\l w\ld conclude x good to be "h1 & c\ld n s e>ne/ly long = ! city & c\ntry ( heav51 if !y _h any m b "s ta/es ( t joy to %>p5 _! desires aft] ! full measure ( x4 ,x is a fix$ & un*angeable /atute ( heav51 t we %\ld "h live by fai?1 & n by s5se4 ,& inde$1 ! foll[+ ( ,god fully1 9 ! ways ( ob$i5ce1 ^u ! dim appreh5sions ( fai?1 is m praisewor?y1 & ha? m ( ! true nature ( ob$i5ce 9 x1 ?an :5 pres5t sweetness ha? su* a pr$om9ant influ5ce4 ,besides1 our vessel "h is weak & crazy1 & mo/ unfit = su* /rong liquor z ! joys ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,"s liquors h su* a /rong _s 9 !m t !y w bur/ an ord9>y bottle2 & z our ,savi\r says1 8,no man puts new w9e 9 old bottles1 = !y w bur/10 ,matt4 ix4 #ag4 ,truly ! joy ( heav5 is too /rong = our old ru9\s & e>?ly vessels to be>1 till ! body 8put on incorruption10 & be fa%ion$ l unto ,*ri/'s own glori\s body2 = x _c be capable ( all ! fulness ( ?is joy4 ,& yet !re is a k9d ( all fulness ( peace & joy 9 ?is life1 8fill y ) all joy & peace40 ,inde$ ! fulness ( ?is life is empt9ess to ! next4 ,b yet !re is a fulness 9 reg>d ( ! abundance ( ! _w4 ,_! joys & pleasures1 _! peace & cont5tation 9 ! ?+s ( ?is life1 are b l 8! crackl+ ( ?orns "u a pot10 t makes a great noise1 b vani%es quickly 9 a fil?y security1 ,eccles4 vii4 #f4 ,x is su*1 t l ! l\de/ laught] ( fools1 !re is sorr[ at ! he>t1 & 9 ! end ( x is heav9ess1 ,prov4 xiv4 #ac4 ,x is b at ! be/ a sup]fice1 an ext]nal g>b drawn ov] ! c\nt5ance1 no cordial nor solid ?+4 ,x is n he>t joy1 b a picture & %ad[ ( ! gladness ( ! he>t 9 ! outw>d c\nt5ance2 & :atev] x be1 sorr[1 grief1 & heav9ess foll[ at its heels1 by a fatal inevitable necessity4 ,s t !re is ?is diff]5ce betwe5 ! joys & pleasures ( ! _w1 & dreams 9 ! night2 = ! pres5t !re is m solidity1 b ! end is hugely diff]5t4 ,:5 m5 awake out ( a dream1 !y are n tr\bl$ ) x1 t _! imag9>y pleasure 0 n true4 ,b ! undivid$ companion ( all e>?ly joys & cont5tm5t is grief & vexation4 ,i wond] if any man w\ld love t pleasure or cont5tm5t if he 7 assur$ to h an equal measure ( torm5t aft] x1 suppose ! pa9 ( ! /one1 or su* l4 ,b :5 ?is mis]y is et]nal1 ,o :at madness & folly is x to plunge into x6 8,i said ( laught]1 ,x is madness1 & ( mir?1 ,:at do? x80 ,b ! ,*ri/ian's peace & joy is ( ano!r nature4 ,yet z no man kn[e? ! 8hidd5 manna10 ! 8new "n10 & ! 8:ite /one10 b he t ha? x1 7,rev4 ii4 #ag7 s no man c appreh5d :at ^! are1 till he ta/e !m & f9d !m4 ,:at appreh5sion1 ?9k ye1 c a bea/ =m ( 8 own nature8 ,or :at c a man conceive ( ! angelical nature8 ,truly ?is is )\t our sph]e & t )\t !irs4 ,n[ c]ta9ly ! wise/ & mo/ le>n$ m5 _c =m any lively notion ( ! life ( a ,*ri/ian1 till he f9d x4 ,x is )\t 8 sph]e & compreh5sion1 !re=e x is call$ 8! peace ( ,god :i* passes all und]/&+10 7,phil4 iv4 #g71 a 8joy unspeakable & full ( glory10 #a ,pet4 i4 #h4 ,suppose m5 _h nev] se5 any o!r light b ! />s ( ! firmam5t1 or ! light ( a c&le1 !y c\ld n conceive any ?+ m glori\s ?an ! firmam5t 9 a cle> night4 ,yet we t h se5 ! sun & moon1 "k t ^! lights are b d>kness unto !m4 ,or1 to use t comp>ison t ! ,"l made once effectual to conv]t a nobleman1 if a man did see "s m5 & wom5 danc+ af> (f1 & he>d n _! music1 he w\ld judge !m mad1 or at lea/ fooli%1 b com+ ne> h&1 & he>+ _! in/rum5ts1 & p]ceiv+ _! ord]1 he *anges 8 m9d4 ,ev5 s1 :atev] is spok5 ( ! joy ( ! ,_s1 or ! peace ( consci5ce1 & :atsoev] is se5 by ! _w ( ab/a9+ f ! pleasures ( ! _w1 ! natural m9d _c b judge x fooli%ness1 or melan*oly1 because !y d n he> t pleasant & sweet h>mony1 & conc]t ( ! ^w & ,_s1 9 ! s\ls ( ,god's *ildr54 ,else if !y he>d ! sweet ,psalmi/ ( ,israel pip+1 !y c\ld n b f9d an inw>d /irr+ & impulse m !mselves to dance too4 ,n[ ! ?ird /ream is hope1 8t ye may ab\nd 9 hope10 because ?is is n ! "t nor place ( possession4 ,our peace & joy "h is (t5 int]rupt$1 & v frequ5tly weak5$4 ,x is n s full a table z ! ,*ri/ian's desire requires4 ,our pres5t enjoym5ts are n able to mitigate ! v pa9 ( a ,*ri/ian's appetite1 or to supply 8 empt9ess4 ,!re=e !re mu/ be an accession ( hope to complete ! fea/ & to pacify ! eag]ness ( ! s\l's desire1 till ! fulness ( joy & peace come2 & if he h sp>e diet o!rwise1 yet he ha? all[ance ( abundance ( hope1 to take z mu* ( t z he c hold1 & t is bo? refre%+ & /r5g!n+4 ,truly !re is no?+ m5 h1 or enjoy1 t c please1 )\t ! addition ( hope unto x4 ,all m5's eyes are =w>d to futurity1 & (t5 m5 prejudice !mselves ( _! pres5t enjoym5ts1 by ! gap+ expectation (1 & look+ aft] ?+s to come4 ,b ! ,*ri/ian's hope be+ a v sure an*or ca/ )9 ! vail1 ^u ! sure gr\nd ( heav51 x keeps ! s\l firm & /eadfa/1 ?\gh he be n unmov$1 yet f toss+ or float+2 ?\gh x may fluctuate a little1 yet 8 hope regulates & re/ra9s x4 ,& x be+ an helmet1 x is a /rong pres]vative aga9/ ! p[] & =ce ( temptations4 ,x is t :i* gu>ds ! ma9 "p ( a ,*ri/ian1 & keeps resolutions aft] ,god unt\*$ & unmaim$4 ,n[1 my belov$1 w\ld y "k ! f\nta9 & orig9al ( ^! sweet & pleasant /reams8 ,x is ! ,god ( hope1 & ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,!re is no d\bt ( p[] 9 ,god1 to make u happy & give u peace4 ,b p[] seems mo/ opposite to peace1 especially ) enemies & x seems :atsoev] he c d1 yet t 8 ju/ice w re/ra9 8 p[] f help+ u4 ,b !re is no d\bt b ! ,god ( p[]1 z well z hope1 bo? c & w d x4 ,he ha? ?is /yle f 8 promises & graci\s work+s1 because he ha? giv5 u gr\nd ( hope 9 himself4 ,he is ! *ief object ( hope1 & ! *ief cause ( hope 9 u too4 ,!re=e we w\ld look up to ?is f\nta91 = "h all is to be f\nd4 ,b ,i ha/e to speak a ^w ( ! ?ird ?+ propos$1 viz43 ,! *annel t ^! /reams run into4 ,x is believ+1 n do+4 ,inde$ ?is /ream once ran 9 ?is *annel4 ,b s9ce p>adise 0 defac$1 & ! riv]s t wat]$ x turn$ ano!r way1 ?is ha? done s too4 ,x is true1 t righte\sness & holy walk+ is a notable mean to pres]ve ?is pure1 & unmix$1 & con/ant4 ,= inde$ ! peace ( our ,god w nev] lodge well ) s91 ! enemy ( ,god1 nor c t joy1 :i* is s pure a f\nta91 run 9 abundance 9 an impure he>t4 ,x w n mix ) c>nal pleasures & toys4 ,b yet ! only gr\nd ( true peace & joy is f\nd out by believ+ 9 ano!r4 ,:atsoev] ye d else to f9d !m1 dispute & debate nev] s long ab\t !m1 toil all night & all day 9 y\r exam9ations ( y\rselves1 yet y %all n cat* ?is peace1--?is solid peace1 & ?is surpass+ joy1 b by q ov]look+ y\rselves & fix+ y\r he>ts ^u ano!r object1 t is1 ,jesus ,*ri/4 8,peace & joy 9 believ+10 & :at is t believ+8 ,mi/ake x n4 ,x is n p>ticul> application at fir/4 ,i delight r to take x 9 ano!r notion1 = ! cordial abs5t & cons5t ( ! s\l to ! promises ( ! gospel4 ,i say b "o ^w m1 viz43 m$itation & deep consid]ation ( ^! tru?s is c]ta9ly believ+1 & believ+ br+s peace1 & peace br+s joy4 ,s]mon ,x4 ,mat?4 xi4 #af4--8;,b :]eunto %all ,i lik5 ?is g5]ation80 ,:5 our ,"l ,jesus1 :o _h ! tongue ( ! le>n$1 & spoke z nev] man spake1 did n[ & !n f9d a difficulty to express ! matt] h]e9 conta9$4 8,:at %all we d80 ,! matt] inde$ is ( great importance1 a s\l matt]1 & !re=e ( great mom5t1 a my/]y1 & !re=e n easily express$4 ,no d\bt he kn[s h[ to pa9t out ?is to ! life1 t we might r behold x ) our eyes1 ?an he> x ) our e>s1 yet he uses ?is mann] ( expression1 to /amp our he>ts ) a deep appreh5sion ( ! weight ( ! matt]1 & ! dep? ( x4 ,x conc]ns u all1 z mu* z we c1 to consid] & att5d unto x4 ,two ?+s are conta9$ "h4 ,! ent]ta9m5t ,*ri/ gets 9 ! _w1 ( ! mo/ "p1 &1 ! ent]ta9m5t he gets f a few *ildr51 ( :om he is ju/ifi$4 ,i say1 x conc]ns y greatly to obs]ve ?is1--= ,*ri/ obs]v$ x v n>r[ly1--:at success bo? 8 =]unn] & himself _h4 ,*ri/ beg9s "h to expo/ulate ) ! multitudes1 & ) ! scribes & ,ph>isees ab\t x4 ,b ere all be done he w compla9 to ! ,fa!r4 ,he n[ compla9s unto y1 t he gets n ready acceptance among/ y1 if x be possible t y may rep5t ( ! great injury done to ! ,son ( ,god1 no n s mu* to ,*ri/1 z y\r own s\ls1 = 8all :o hate me love dea?1 & he t s9ne? aga9/ me wronge? 8 own s\l10 ,prov4 viii4 #cf4 ,wo unto y\r s\ls1 = y h n hurt ,*ri/1 by s mu* despis+ him4 ,ye h n prejudic$ ! gospel1 b ye h rew>d$ evil to y\rselves1 ,isa4 iii4 #i4 ,i say1 ,*ri/ n[ compla9s ( y to y\rselves1 if s be y w be?9k y\rselves 9 e>ne/1 & return to y\rselves1 b if ye w n1 he w at l5g? compla9 to ! ,fa!r4 ,:5 he r5d]s up ! k+dom1 & gives an acc\nt ( 8 adm9i/ration unto ,god1 he w report :at ent]ta9m5t ye gave 8 ^w4 ,= he w say1 8,i h lab\r$ 9 va91 & sp5t my /r5g? = n\ght ) su* a man4 ,all ?reat5+s1 all entreaties w\ld n prevail ) him to =sake 8 drunk5ness1 8 swe>+1 8 covet\sness1 8 oppressions10 c4 ,y "k ,*ri/'s la/ long pray]1 ,john xvii4 ,he gives an acc\nt 9 x :at acceptance he _h among m51 :5 he is f9i%+ 8 m9i/ry4 ,^! are ! m5 he n[ speaks unto 9 ! text1 8,:]eunto %all ,i lik5 ?is g5]ation80 ,?us he speaks ( !m to 8 ,fa!r4 8,o righte\s ,fa!r1 ! _w ha? n kn[n !e1 b ,i h kn[n !e40 ,well !n1 ?is is n s light a matt] z ye appreh5d4 ,ye come to he> daily1 b "k ye n t ye %all give an acc\nt ( y\r he>+8 ,"k ye n t !re is "o :o obs]ves & m>ks all ! impressions :i* ! ^w makes on y\r consci5ces8 ,he kn[s all ! bl[s ( ! sword ( ! ^w1 t returns mak+ no impression on y\r consci5ces4 ,*ri/ says to ! multitudes "h1 8,& :at w5t ye out = to see80 ,i pray y :at w5t ye out to see1 see+ ye h n believ$ 8 report8 ,:y w5t ye out unto ! wild]ness8 ,"k ye :o spake1 or 9 ^: au?ority8 ,may we n speak 9 ^! t]ms unto y1 :5 we consid] ! little fruit ( ! gospel8 ,:at d y come to see1 & :at d ye come to he> e ,sabba?1 & o!r solemn days8 ,i pray y ask at y\r own he>ts1 :at y\r purpose is4 ,:]e=e d ye come toge!r s (t58 ,m5 are rational 9 _! bus9ess4 ,!y d no?+ b = "s purpose4 ,!y lab\r1 & pl\gh1 & s[1 9 ord] to reap4 ,!y buy & sell to get ga94 ,!y h _m projects & designs !y /ill seek to accompli%4 ,& %all we be only 9 matt]s ( salvation & damnation s irrational8 ,%all we 9 ! greate/ ?+ ( ! greate/ mom5t1 because ( et]nal conc]nm5t be z p]i%+ bruti% bea/s1 t "k n :at we aim at8 ,*ri/ w 9 ! end ask y1 :at w5t ye out ( y\r own h\ses s (t5 to he>8 ,:at w5t y out to see8 ,i pray y :at w ye answ]8 ,if ye say1 we w5t to he> ! ^w ( ! ,"l1 !n he %all answ] y1 & :y did n ye obey x8 ,!n :y did ye n he> x z my ^w1 & reg>d x m8 ,if ye %all say1 we w5t to he> a man speak "s good words unto u = an h\r or two1 !n is ,*ri/ also engag$ aga9/ y1 because he s5t him1 & ye despise him1 = he says1 8,he t despises me1 despises him t s5t me10 s ye %all be cat*$ bo? ! ways4 ,if ye ?9k ?is to be ,god's ^w1 ,i wond] :y ye d n receive x1 ) ! /amp ( 8 au?ority 9 y\r he>ts4 ,:y d ye n b[ y\r he>ts to x1 = x %all endure = ev]1 & judge y8 ,:y d y sit7#deb7 s _m fair (f]s1 s _m sad w>n+s8 ,are n ! drunk>ds w>n$ e day by ?is ^w1 t ! curse ( ! ,"l %all come ^u !m8 ,is n e "o ( y1 accord+ to y\r sev]al /ations & circum/ances1 w>n$ to =sake y\r wick$ ways1 & y\r evil ?\ghts1 to flee f ! wra? to come1 be=e ! decree ( ! ,"l pass =?1 & be=e 8 fury burn z an ov58 ,& if ye ?9k ^! to be ! true words ( ! et]nal ,god1 & ! say+s ( ! ,am51 ! fai?ful & true witness1 & ! tru? itself1 if ye believe x z ye pr(ess to d1 :y d ye n get out ( ! way ( t wra?1 :i* cont9ues ^u ^! s9n]s daily8 ,%all ye escape ! judgm5t ( ,god8 ,%all n 8 ^w ov]take y ?\gh m9i/]s t speak unto y w n live = ev]8 ,b ^! words !y speak w surely take hold ( y1 z !y did y\r fa!rs1 s t ye %all say1 8,l z ! ,"l ( ho/s ha? said he w d unto u1 s ha? he done10 ,ze*4 i4 #f4 ,if ye d n ?9k ?is is ,god's ^w1 ,i besee* y1 :y d y come hi!r s (t8 ,:at d ye come to he>8 ,:y take ye s mu* ne$less pa9s8 ,y\r com+ "h seems to speak t ye ?9k x to be ,god's ^w & yet y\r conv]sation decl>es m pla9ly t ye believe x n4 ,yet ,*ri/ takes notice ( y & ,o t ye1 belov$1 w\ld se>* y\rselves t s ye might he> ! ^w z 9 ! sight ( ! all see+ ,god1 & 9 8 sight1 :o w judge y accord+ to x2 a s]mon ?us he>d1 w\ld be m pr(itable ?an all t ev] ye he>d4 ,n[ to :at purpose speak we ( ^! ?+s unto y1 & :y d we *oose ?is disc\rse1 :5 ye expect to he> public ?+s8 ,i w tell y ! reason ( x4 ,because ,i conceive ?is is ! great s9 ( ! times1 & ! mo/ repreh5sive & f\nta9 s91 ! root ( all our pr(anity & malignity1 ev5 ?is :i* ,*ri/ po9ts out 9 ?is similitude4 ,! great bless+ & privilege ( ,scotl& is ! gospel4 ,ye all mu/ grant ?is4 ,n[1 !n1 ! great mis]y & s9 ( ?is nation is1 ! abuse & contempt ( ! glori\s gospel1 & if once we c\ld make y s5sible ( ?is1 ye w\ld m\rn = all o!r p>ticul> s9s4 ,! words are v compreh5sive4 ,ye %all f9d 9 !m ! diff]5t manife/ations ( ,god 9 8 ^w1 r$uc$ to two heads4 ,! ,"l ei!r m\rns to u to make u m\rn1 or joys to u to make u dance4 ,a similitude & lik5ess is ! end ( all ! manife/ations ( himself1 t we be "o ) him4 ,!re=e :5 he w\ld move our affections 9 u1 he puts on ! l1 & clo!s himself1 9 8 ^w & disp5sation1 ) su* a habit z is suitable4 ,s ye h bo? law & gospel4 ,he lam5ts 9 ! "o1 he pipes 9 ! o!r4 ,bo? sad & glad disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce may be subord9ate to ^!2 ! "o1 ,i mean 8 judgm5ts1 repres5t+ t to our eyes :i* 8 law did to our e>s1 mak+ t visible ( 8 ju/ice1 :i* we he>d2 ! o!r1 ,i mean m]cies1 repres5ts t to our eyes1 :i* ! gospel did to our e>s1 mak+ 8 good w1 8 =be>ance1 & long suff]+1 & compassion visible1 t m5 might say1 8,z we h he>d s h we se5 9 ! city ( our ,god40 ,n[ ^! %\ld /ir up suitable affections 9 m54 ,?is is _! int5dm5t & purpose1 to /ir up joy & grief1 sorr[ = s91 on ! "o h&1 & joy 9 ! ,"l's salvation on ! o!r h&2 hatr$ ( s9 by ! "o1 & ! love ( ,*ri/ by ! o!r4 ,b :at is ! ent]ta9m5t7#dec7 ^! get 9 ! _w8 ,ye %all see x diff]5t4 ,9 "s x meets ) diff]5t affections1 or x makes !m1 & moves !m1 & ^! d ju/ify wisdom4 ,! accompli%m5t & p]=mance ( ,god's purposes1 9 ! salvation ( s\ls1 ju/ifies 8 ^w4 ,!y ju/ify ,*ri/ by believ+ 9 him2 ,*ri/ ju/ifies u1 by mak+ u to believe 9 him1 & apply+ 8 own righte\sness to u4 ,he t believes ju/ifies ! ^w1 & ,*ri/ 9 ! ^w1 because he sets to 8 seal t ,god is true2 & ,*ri/ likewise ju/ifies ! believ]1 by apply+ 8 righte\sness unto him4 ,! believ] ju/ifies wisdom1 by ackn[l$g+ x z ! ,fa!r's wisdom2 ,*ri/ ju/ifies ! believ] by mak+ him & pron\nc+ him righte\s1 & a son ( ,god4 ,b 9 o!rs1 & 9 ^! a great _m1 x g5]ally meets ) h>d he>ts1 /upid & ins5sible1 incapable ( ^! impressions4 ,y "k music is v apt to "w ^u m5's spirits1 & do? /ir up sev]al passions 9 !m1 z joy or grief4 ,n[ ,*ri/ & 8 m9i/]s are ! musicians t d apply _! songs to cat* m5's e>s & he>ts1 if s be !y may /op _! c\rse & n p]i%4 ,^! are bless$ ,sir5s7#ded7 t d s1 & pipe1 day & night1 9 season & out ( season1 "s sad & w(ul ditties ( m5's s9 & ,god's wra?1 ( ! day ( judgm5t1 ( et]nal puni%m5t1 t if x be possible1 m5 may =e-appreh5d ^! ills1 be=e !y fall into !m )\t recov]y4 ,^! are ! boys 9 ! m>ket places t /rive to sadd5 y\r he>ts1 & make y lam5t 9 "t1 be=e ! day ( h[l+1 & weep+1 & gna%+ ( tee?4 ,^! also h z _m joyful & glad ditties1 sweet5+ ! sad4 ,x may be1 div]se m5 h div]se p>ts ( ?is h>mony4 ,john _h ! w(ul & sad "p1 ,*ri/ took ! joyful & glad "p2 s ! "o answ]$ ! o!r1 & bo? made a complete h>mony4 ,x may be1 "o man 9 "o spr+ mixes ^! two1 & makes good music alone4 ,! "o "p is int5d$ to move m5 to grief1 & m\rn once1 t !y may n m\rn = ev]2 ! o!r to com=t 9 ! meantime ^! t m\rn1 to mix _! m\rn+ ) _! hope ( t bless$ deliv]y 9 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,n[ :at is ! ent]ta9m5t ^! get f ! mo/ "p8 ,!y c nei!r move m5 to "o affection nor ano!r2 !y w nei!r m\rn nor dance4 ,z ! *ildr5 compla9 ( "s rude & ru/ic spirits1 t are uncapable ( music1 & _c disc]n "o spr+7#dee7 f ano!r1 s does ,*ri/ compla9 ( a g5]ation ( m51 !y c nei!r rep5t nor believe1 !y c>e = none ( ^! ?+s4 ,8 ?reat5+s & d5unciations ( wra? are a small ?+ to !m1 & 8 consolations appe> also to be inconsid]able4 ,!n s\ls are o!rwise tak5 up1 t !y h no s5se to disc]n ! transc5d5t excell5cy ( et]nal ?+s4 ,we w\ld !n press ^u y\r consci5ces ^! ?ree ?+s4 ,fir/1 ,t ! ^w ( ,god compreh5d+ ! law & gospel1 conta9s bo? ! sadde/ ditties & ! mo/ joyful & sweet songs 9 ! _w4 ,next1 ,we w\ld discov] unto y ! great s91 & extreme /upidity ( ?is g5]ation1 ( :i* ye are a "p1 t ye may "k ! controv]sy ,god ha? ) ! l&4 ,& !n at l5g?1 we w\ld lab\r to p]suade y to ! "r use ( ?is gospel1 & ju/ify+ ( wisdom1 if ye w\ld be 8 *ildr54 ,! law is inde$ a sad song & lam5tation1 x surpasses all ! compla9ts & lam5tations among m54 ,ye "k ! voice 9 :i* x 0 giv5 at ,s9ai4 ,x 0 deliv]$ ) great ?und]s1 great t]rors accompani$ x4 ,! law is a voice ( words & ?und]1 :i* made ^! t he>d x entreat t x %\ld n be spok5 to !m any m2 = !y c\ld n endure ! ^w t 0 comm&$1 ,heb4 xii4 #ah1 #ai4 ,ye w\ld ?9k if !y 7 holy m51 !y w\ld n be afraid ( x1 b s t]rible 0 t sight1 & t voice1 t x ev5 made holy ,moses himself exce$+ly fe> & quake4 ,x made a great ho/1 m num]\s ?an all ! inhabitants ( ,scotl&1 to tremble exce$+ly4 ,& :y 0 x s sad & t]rible8 ,ev5 because x 0 a law t publi%es transgression1 = 8by ! law is ! k ( s940 ,if !re 7 no fe> ( judgm5t & wra?1 yet ,i am sure !re is none t c reasonably consid] t excell5t e/ate 9 :i* he 0 once1 t ?rone ( em95cy above ! creatures1 t height ( dignity 9 con=mity & lik5ess to ,god1 t incomp>able happ9ess ( communion ) ! supreme ,f\nta9 ( life2 none ,i say1 none c duly pond] ^! ?+s1 b !y w ?9k s9 to be ! greate/ mis]y ( mank9d4 ,!y mu/ be affect$ ) ! s5se ( t ine/imable treasure !y lo/4 ,& h[ sad a consid]ation is x to view t cl\d ( bea/ly lu/s1 ( fle% & e>?1 t 0 int]pos$ betwe5 ! ,sun ( righte\sness1 & our s\ls1 :i* ha? made ?is p]petual eclipse1 ?is et]nal night & d>kness6 ,h[ sad is x to look ^u our ru91 & comp>e x ) t /ately edifice ( innoc5t ,adam6 ,h[ are we fall5 f ! height ( our excell5cy1 & made l[] ?an ! bea/s1 :5 we 7 once b a little l[] ?an ! angels6 ,b !n if ye %all consid] all t foll[$ ^u ?is ! innum]able abom9ations ( m51 s contr>y to t holy law & ,god's hol9ess1 t ha? fl[$ f ?is corrupt f\nta91 & ha? defil$ s _m g5]ations ( m51 t !y are all bruises & putrifi$ sores1 & 9 no?+ s\nd f ! head to ! foot1--! s\l )9 becomes ! s9k ( all pollution1 ! memb]s )\t ! conduits x runs ?r\gh1 & weapons ( unrighte\sness aga9/ our ,mak]4 ,& :at a consid]ation is ?is alone1 h[ vile & ugly do? t holy & spiritual law make ! mo/ ref9$ & poli%$ civilian8 ,he t ha? poore/ naturals17#def7 mo/ extract$ f ! dregs ( ! multitude1 oh h[ abom9able w he appe> 9 ?is glass1 9 ?is p]fect law ( lib]ty6 ,s t m5 w\ld despise !mselves1 & rep5t 9 du/ & a%es1 if once !y did see _! own lik5ess4 ,ye w\ld run f y\rselves z *ildr5 t h be5 tak5 up ) _! own beauty1 b are spoil$ ) ! small pox4 ,let !m look unto a glass1 & x w almo/ make !m mad4 ,b if we %all /ay1 & he> out ! trumpet :i* s\nds l\d] & l\d]1 !re w be yet m reason ( trembl+4 ,= x becomes a voice publi%+ judgm5t & wra?1 = !re9 is ! wra? ( ,god 8reveal$ f heav51 aga9/ all ungodl9ess & unrighte\sness ( m510 ,rom4 i4 #ah4 ,x speaks mu* ( all m5's s9s 8t e m\? may be /opp$10 b ! voice wax$ l\d] & l\d]1 ! spr+ gr[s /ill sadd]1 t 8all ! _w may become guilty be=e ,god10 ,rom4 iii4 #ai4 ,x publi%es fir/ ! comm&1 & !n foll[s ! sad & weighty curse ( ,god4 8,curs$ is e "o t abides n 9 all ?+s :i* are writt5 9 ! law10 7,gal4 iii4 #aj7 z _m curses z brea*es ( ! law4 ,& :at a dreadful song is ?is6 ,ye %all be puni%$ ) ev]la/+ de/ruction1 f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 & ! glory ( 8 p[]8 ,if he _h said1 ye %all be et]nally bani%$ f ,god1 :at an incomp>able loss _h ?is be58 ,m5 w\ld lead an unpleasant life1 :o _h fall5 f ! expectation ( an e>?ly k+dom1 b :at %all x be to fall f ! expectation ( a heav5ly k+dom8 ,b :5 )al !re is an et]nal pa9 ) t et]nal loss1 & an incomp>able pa9 ) incomp>able loss1 ev]la/+ de/ruction f ,god's pres5ce1 jo9$ ) ?is1 always to be de/roy$1 & nev] to be made an end (6 ,x is ! com=t ( bodily torm5ts1 & ev5 ( dea? itself1 t x %all be quickly gone1 & ! de/ruction ends 9 ! de/ruction ( ! body1 & s !re is no m pa94 ,b "h is an et]nal de/ruction1--n a dy+1 & !n a dea?1 b an et]nal dy+ )\t ta/+ dea?4 ,n[ consid] 7if ye c inde$ ?9k7 :at x is to h a law ( enmity1 & a h& writ+ ( ord9ances aga9/ u1 z _m curses writt5 up 9 ,god's regi/] aga9/ u1 z !re 7 transgressions ( ! law multipli$ & ,god himself engag$ to be aga9/ u1 to h no m]cy on u1 & n to sp>e u6 ,c\ld any he>t endure1 or any h&s be /rong1 if !y w\ld duly appreh5d ?is8 ,w\ld ! d5unciation ( w>1 ! publi%+ ( affliction1 ! s5t5ce ( e>?ly judges1 w\ld !y once be rememb]$ beside ?is8 ,if ye w\ld imag9e all ! torm5ts & rack+s t h be5 f\nd out by ! mo/ cruel tyrants aga9/ m51 all to be c5tr$ 9 "o1 & all ! grief & pa9 ( ^! :o h di$ t]rible dea?s1 to be jo9$ 9 "o1 :at w\ld x be to ?is6 ,x w\ld be b z a drop ( t wra? & vexation t wick$ s\ls f9d 9 hell1 & are dr[n$ into1 & t ev]la/+ly )\t end4 ,b we mu/ n dwell always at m\nt ,s9ai4 ,we are call$ to m\nt ,zion1 ! city ( ! liv+ ,god1 to he> a sweet & calm voice ( peace1 to he> ! sweet & pleasant songs ( ! sweet ,psalmi/ ( ,israel1 & ( our glori\s ,peacemak]1 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ! desire ( all nations1 & ! bless+ ( all ! families ( ! e>?4 ,8 song is a joyful s\nd1 & bless$ are !y t he> x4 ,i am come1 says ,*ri/1 8to seek & to save t :i* 0 lo/40 ,i am come to save s9n]s1 & ! *ief ( s9n]s4 ,let all ^! :o f9d _! spirits sadd5$ by ! t]rible law1 or :o f9d !mselves accurs$ f ! ,"l1 & _c be ju/ifi$ by ! law ( ,moses1 come unto me4 ,ca/ y\r s\ls ^u me1 & ye %all f9d ease to !m4 ,are ye press$ "u ! heavy burd5 ( s9 & wra?8 ,come unto me1 & ,i w give y ease4 ,put x ov] ^u me4 ,d ye ?9k y\rselves n we>i$ nor burd5$ en\gh1 & yet ye w\ld be quit ( s9 & mis]y8 ,d y\r s\ls desire to embrace ?is salvation8 ,come unto me1 & ,i w n ca/ y out4 ,:oev] comes1 on :atsoev] t]ms1 9 :atsoev] condition1 ,i w 9 no case ca/ y out4 ,d n suppose cases to exclude y\rselves4 ,i "k no case4 ,ye :o _c be ju/ifi$ by ! law ( ,moses1 come unto me1 & ye %all be ju/ifi$ 8f all ?+s f :i* ye c\ld n be ju/ifi$ by ! law ( ,moses40 ,ye :o h no righte\sness ( y\r own1 & see ! righte\sness ( ,god reveal$ ) wra? aga9/ y1 n[ come to me1 ,i h a righte\sness ( ,god1 beside ! law1 & w reveal x to y4 ,ye h a b& ( enmity1 & h&writ+ ( ord9ances aga9/ y1 b come unto me1 = ,i h cancell$ x 9 ! cross1 & sla9 ! enmity1 s x %all nev] d y any h>m4 ,9 a ^w1 ?is is ! mess5g] ^: feet are beautiful1 t publi%es glad tid+s ( peace4 ,?is is ! ,m$iator1 :o reconciles u unto ,god4 ,! :ole gospel & cov5ant ( grace is a bundle ( preci\s promises4 ,x is a set ( pleasant melodi\s songs1 t may accompany u ?r\gh our we>isome pilgrimage1 & refre% u till we come unto ! city1 :]e we %all all s+ ! song ( ! ,lamb4 ,:at a song is lib]ty to captives & prison]s1 light to !m t sit 9 d>kness1 op5+ ( ! eyes to ! bl9d1 gladness ( _s to ^? :o are heavy 9 _s6 ,ye w\ld all ?9k salvation & remission ( s9s a sweet song4 ,b if ye w\ld disc]n x1 ye w\ld f9d no?+ sweet] 9 ! gospel ?an ?is r$emption f all iniquity1 f s9 itself1 & f all k9d ( mis]y4 ,h[ lovely & pleasant a ?+ is t6 ,:5 ,*ri/ ha? pip$ unto y ! remission ( all s9s 9 8 own blood1 !n he plays ! mo/ sweet spr+1 ! r5unciation ( s91 & dy+ to ?is _w1 by 8 dea? & resurrection4 ,_m li/5 to ! song ( ju/ification1 b !y w n abide to he> out all ! song4 ,he is our sanctification & r$emption1 z well z our righte\sness4 ,always to :omsoev] he is pleasant1 :5 he puts 8 yoke ^u !m1 he w be m pleasant 9 be>+ x4 ,:osoev] gladly he>s ,jesus s++ ( righte\sness & hol9ess1 !y %all also he> him s+ ( glory & happ9ess4 ,^? :o dance at ! spr+s ( righte\sness & sanctification1 :at an et]nal triumph & exultation waits on !m1 :5 he is s++ ! song ( complete r$emption6 ,are ^! ?+s s8 ,is ?is ! law1 & ?is ! gospel8 ,d !y daily s\nd 9 our e>s1 & :at ent]ta9m5t1 ,i pray y1 d !y get f ?is g5]ation8 ,inde$1 ,*ri/'s compla9t ha? place "h1 :]eunto %all our g5]ation be lik5$8 ,= he ha? lam5t$ to u & we h n m\rn$2 he ha? pip$ to u1 & we h n danc$4 ,we w nei!r be made glad nor sad by ^! ?+s4 ,h[ long ha? ! ^w ( ! ,"l be5 prea*$ unto y1 & ^: he>t trembl$ at x8 ,%all ! lion ro>1 & ! bea/s ( ! field n be afraid8 ,! lion ha? ro>$ (t5 to u4 ,god ha? spok5 (t51 :o w n fe>8 ,& yet :o do? fe>8 ,%all a trumpet be bl[n 9 ! city1 9 congregations e day1 t t]rible trumpet ( ,m\nt ,s9ai t proclaims w> betwe5 ,god & m51 & yet w n ! p be afraid8 ,amos iii4 #f1 #h4 ,h n e "o ( y he>d y\r transgressions told y8 ,are ye n guilty ( all ! brea*es ( ,god's holy law8 ,ha? n ! curse be5 pron\nc$ aga9/ y = ^!1 & yet :o believes ! report8 ,ye w n d s mu* z to sit d[n & exam9e y\r own guilt9ess1 till y\r m\? be /opp$ & till ye put x 9 ! du/ be=e ,god's ju/ice4 ,& :5 we speak ( hell unto y1 & ( ! curses ( ,god pass$ ^u all m51 y bless y\rselves 9 y\r own eyes1 say+1 peace1 peace1 ev5 ?\gh ye walk 9 ! imag9ation ( y\r own he>ts1 add s9 to s91 & 8drunk5ness to ?ir/10 ,deut4 xxix4 #bj4 ,n[1 :5 all ?is is told y1 t _m %all be condemn$ & few sav$1 & t ,god is righte\s to execute judgm5t & r5d] v5geance on y1 ye say )9 y\rselves1 ,= ,god's sake1 is all ?is true8 ,b :]e is ! m\rn+ at 8 lam5tations1 :5 !re is no feel+ or believ+ !m to be true8 ,y\r m9ds are n conv9c$ ( ! law ( ,god1 & h[ %all y\r he>ts be mov$8 ,*ri/ ,jesus lam5ts unto y1 z he wept ov] ,j]usalem1 8,h[ (t5 w\ld ,i h ga!r$ !e1 & ?\ w\ld/ n60 ,:at means he8 ,c]ta9ly1 he w\ld h y to sympa?ize ) y\r own condition4 ,:5 he t is 9 himself bless$1 & ne$s n u1 is s affect$ ) our mis]y1 h[ %\ld we sympa?ize ) our own mis]y6 ,god seems to be affect$ ) x1 ?\gh !re be no %ad[ ( turn+ 9 him4 ,yet he clo!s 8 words ) su* affections1 8,:y w ye die80 8,o t my p _h he>k5$ unto me60 ,he s\nds ! proclamation be=e ! /roke1 if x be possible to move y to "s s5se ( y\r condition1 t conc]ns y mo/ ne>ly4 ,yet :o judges himself t he may n be judg$8 ,! m9i/]s ( ! ,"l1 or ,*ri/ians1 may put to _! e>1 & he>k5 to m5 9 _! retir+ places1 b :o rep5ts 9 du/ & a%es1 & says1 8,:at h ,i done80 ,j]4 viii4 #f4 ,b e man goes on 9 8 c\rse )\t /op4 ,! ^w ye he> on ! ,sabba? day aga9/ y\r drunk5ness1 y\r oppressions1 y\r covet\sness1 y\r =mality1 c41 x do? n lay any b&s on y to keep y f ^! ?+s4 ,long may we he>k5 to y 9 secret1 ere we he> _m ( y m\rn = ^! ?+s1 or turn f !m4 ,:]e is he t is afraid ( ! wra? ( ,god1 ?\gh x be (t5 d5\nc$ aga9/ him8 ,d n m5 sleep ov] _! "t1 & dream ( escap+ f x8 ,e man ha? a refuge ( lies he tru/s 91 & w n =sake 8 s9s4 ,aga91 on ! o!r h&1 ^: he>t rejoices )9 !m to he> ! joyful s\nd8 ,because m5 d n receive ! law1 & m\rn :5 he lam5ts1 !y _c receive ! gospel4 ,x _c be glad news to any b ! s\l t receives sad tid+s1 ! s5t5ce ( dea? 9 its bosom4 ,!re=e ,*ri/ ,jesus is daily (f]$ & z (t5 despis$1 z a ?+ ( n\ght1 & ( no value4 ,ye he> e day ( deliv]ance f et]nal wra?1 & a k+dom pur*as$ unto y1 & ye are no m affect$1 ?an if we came & told y /ories ( "s ,spani% conque/1 t belong$ n unto y4 ,w\ld n ! e>s & he>ts ( "s m5 be m tickl$ ) idle & unpr(itable tales1 t are = no purpose b driv+ away ! pres5t "t1 ?an !y are ) ?is ev]la/+ salvation8 ,"s m5 h m pleasure to read an idle book1 ?an to se>* ! holy scriptures1 ?\gh 9 !m ?is ine/imable jewel ( et]nal life be hid4 ,! va9 ?+s ( ?is pres5t _w h a voice unto y ( pleasure1 & pr(it1 & cr$it4 ,!y w pipe unto y1 & ye w li/5 unto _! s\nd1 b ye "k n t ! dead are !re1 & t x is ! way to ! *amb]s ( hell4 ,^! inde$ are ,sir5s7#deg7 t entice pass5g]s by ! way ) _! sweet songs1 & hav+ allur$ !m to foll[1 lead !m to p]i%+4 ,"h is ! voice t is come d[n f heav51 ! 8,^w t 0 ) ,god10 & he is 8! way1 ! tru?1 & ! life40 ,he is gone be=e y1 & und]takes to guide y4 ,he comes & calls ^u simple m54 ,! ,fa!r's ,wisdom calls ! simple ones to und]/& wisdom1 to f9d life & peace4 ,w ye !n s f> wrong y\r own s\ls z to refuse x8 ,& yet ! mo/ "p are s busi$ ) ?is _w & _! own lu/s1 t ! sweete/ & pleasante/ (f]s 9 ! gospel s\nd n s sweet unto !m z ! cl9k ( _! money1 or ! s\nd ( oil & w9e 9 a cup4 ,any musician w\ld affect !m m ?an ! sweet s+] ( ,israel1 ! ano9t$ ( ! ,god ( ,jacob4 ,always7#deh7 ^! s\ls t h m\rn$ & danc$ accord+ to ,*ri/'s motions1 & ^: he>ts h exult$ )9 !m at ! message & ^w ( reconciliation1--bless$ are ye4 ,ye are ( ano!r g5]ation1 *ildr5 ( wisdom1 ye :o desire to he> 8 voice4 8,let me he> ?y voice40 ,o ?\ t dwelle/ 9 ! g>d5s1 ! companions he> ?y voice1 8= ?y voice is sweet1 & ?y c\nt5ance is comely40 ,if ?is be ! voice ( ?y he>t1 bless$ art ?\4 ,?\ maye/ inde$ dance1 :o ha? rejoic$ 9 8 salvation1 or :o ha? m\rn$ at 8 lam5tation1 ?y danc+ is b yet com+1 = 8 pip+ is b yet com+4 ,:5 all ! companies ( wisdom's *ildr5 %all be ga!r$ toge!r 9 t g5]al assembly ( ! fir/ born1 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ! head ( all pr9cipalities1 & 9 special ! head ( ! body ! *ur*1 %all lead ! r+1 & !re %all be et]nal praises & songs ( ^? t foll[ ! ,lamb4 ,!y %all e*o into him1 :o %all beg9 t song ( ! hallelujah1 ,salvation1 bless+1 hon\r1 glory1 & p[] to ! ,lamb1 c4 ,n[1 :]eunto %all ?is g5]ation be lik5$1 t are n affect$ ) ^! ?+s8 ,:at /range /upidity & s5selessness is x1 t m5 are n affect$ ) ?+s ( s great & s ne> conc]nm5t8 ,x w\ld require ! art ( m5 to express ! ob/9acy ( "s ,*ri/ian pr(essors1 or r a p5 /eep$ 9 hell4 ,he w\ld be ?\ght unnatural t w\ld n grieve at 8 fri5d's dea? or loss4 ,& :at %all !y be call$ t w n sympa?ize ) !mselves1 t is1 _! s\ls8 ,if we speak to y ( corporal calamities1 & ye c\ld n be mov$1 x 7 great /upidity4 ,b :at /upidity is x1 t m5 w n consid] _! own s\ls8 ,:at %all ye pr(it1 if ye lose y\r preci\s s\ls1 & be ca/ away8 ,x is ! greate/ loss t is told y1 & ! greate/ ga94 ,y\r affections are mov$ ) p]i%+ ?+s1 e ?+ puts !m up or d[n1 & ca/s ! balance ) y4 ,:at deep ignorance & inconsid]ation is x1 t ye :o c m\rn = loss ( goods1 ( *ildr51 ( heal?1 ( fri5ds1 t ye _c be mov$ to sorr[ = ! s9 ( y\r s\l1 = ! et]nal loss ( y\r s\l6 ,o!r sorr[s _c pr(it y1 b ?is is ! only pr(itable m\rn+4 ,if ye 7 told y\r s9 & mis]y1 to make y despair & m\rn et]nally1 ye _h "s excuse to delay1 & =get x z long z ye c4 ,b :5 all ?is is told y1 t y may escape f x1 w ye n consid] x8 ,:5 ye are desir$ to m\rn1 t ye may be com=t$ = ev]1 w ye n m\rn8 ,we w\ld h y to anticipate ! day ( judgm5t1 t ye may judge y\rselves1 & !n ye %all n be judg$4 ,:at folly & madness is ?is to delay x till endless1 irrem$iless m\rn+ come1 a day t ha? no light mix$ ) d>kness6 ,^? t n[ m\rn at t law1 & = _! s91 & dance at ! promises ( ! gospel1 may well be call$ *ildr5 ( wisdom1 & ,o h[ may ?is g5]ation be said to be begott5 ( fooli%ness1 z _! fa!r1 & wildness1 z _! "m6 ,= is !re any su* folly z ?is1 to lose a man's self absolutely & irrecov]ably1 = t :i* !y _c h always8 ,is !re any su* folly z to refuse ?is heal+ m$ic9e1 = ! little bitt]ness :i* is 9 x1 & !n to incur et]nal dea?8 ,n[ :at %\ld we d !n8 ,:at do? ! ^w ( ,god call y to d8 ,?is is x1 to m\rn & rejoice1 & ?is is to ju/ify wisdom4 ,^! two are ! pulse ( a ,*ri/ian4 ,accord+ z he f9ds 8 grief & joy1 s is he4 ,all ( y h ^! affections1 b !y are n "r plac$4 ,!y are n pit*$ ^u suitable objects4 ,! worldl+ ha? no o!r joy b c>nal mir?1 no o!r grief b t :i* is c>nal1 ^! are limit$ )9 ! b\nds ( "t4 ,"s loss1 or "s ga91 "s pleasure or pa91 "s hon\r or di%on\r1 ^! are ! poles all 8 affections turn ab\t on4 ,n[ !n we exhort & besee* y1 z ye w\ld flee f ! wra? to come1 consid] x n[ & fe> x4 ,z ye w\ld n p>take ) ?is unt[>d g5]ation 9 _! plagues1 s be n l !m 9 _! /upidity4 ,ye are call$ to consid] y\r s9s & ,god's wra?1 t ye may turn unto ! ,"l1 & !n y w he> ! voice ( peace cry+ unto !e1 8,be ( good com=t1 ?y s9s are =giv5 !e40 ,if ye submit unto ! ju/ice ( ,god1 or unto ! hol9ess & righte\sness ( 8 law 9 condemn+ y1 y ju/ify wisdom 9 "p1 b ye :o h ju/ifi$ wisdom ?us f>1 d n condemn wisdom aft] x4 ,ju/ify ! gospel1 9 believ+ ^u ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,receive x z a true & fai?ful say+ ) y\r he>ts1 & ?is %all ju/ify y4 ,& if ye ju/ify ! wisdom ( ,god 9 prescrib+ ! righte\sness ( ,*ri/ unto y1 ye w also ju/ify wisdom 9 prescrib+ a rule ( hol9ess & ob$i5ce unto y1 & c\nt all 8 pa?s pleasantness & peace4 ,ye mu/ dance at ! comm&m5ts1 z well z ! promises1 because all ,god's precepts are really promises4 ,ye h no?+ to d b to believe !m z ! way1 & !n to dance until ye all s+ ! song ( ! ,lamb ) ! sa9ts above4 ,n[ if ye believe 8 law & gospel1 & be suitably affect$ ) ^!1 ye are l$ also to sympa?ize ) all ! disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce4 ,do? ,god lam5t to y 9 8 works z well z 8 ^w8 ,o !n1 ,*ri/ians1 we exhort y to m\rn4 ,yet m\rn+ because ( 8 lam5table provid5ce1 %\ld be jo9$ ) rejoic+ 9 8 ^w4 8,god ha? spok5 9 8 hol9ess1 ,i w rejoice40 ,we are a /upid g5]ation1 t c nei!r see1 nor he>1 nei!r c we be affect$ ) :at we see1 nor he>4 ,d n 8 judgm5ts g =? z a lamp t burne?1 yet :o consid]s8 ,do? n ! lion ro>1 b :o is afraid8 ,is !re n a voice publi%+ affliction8 ,ha? n ,god's rod a l\d voice1 & yet :o he>s x8 ,:o fe>s8 ,we d n receive agreeable impressions ( ! ,"l's deal+ ) u1 b e man puts ! day ( evil f> f him4 ,he w n appreh5d public rods1 till !y become p]sonal1 & !re=e !y mu/ become p]sonal4 ,if ye 7 m\rn+ 9 a p5it5t mann]1 z a rep5t+ s\l lam5ts1 w\ld n our fa/ days h m s\l affliction att5d+ !m8 ,if ye did dance z ,god pipes 9 8 provid5ce1 w\ld n our solemn fea/s h m s\l rejoic+1 & heav5ly mir?8 ,alas = t deep sleep t has fall5 ^u s _m ,*ri/ians6 ,h[ few /ir up !mselves to take hold ^u ,god1 ?\gh he hides 8 face1 & ?reat5e? to dep>t f u8 ,= ! ,"l is ) y :ile ye are ) him2 if ye seek him1 & fe>e? = him ) all y\r he>t1 y w f9d him1 b if ye =sake him he w =sake y4 ,s]mon ,,xi4 ,x is extremely probable t ?is 0 "o ( ! probation>y disc\rses :i* ! au?or deliv]$ be=e ! ,presbyt]y ( ,glasg[1 previ\s to 8 ord9ation4 ,! foll[+ is an extract f ! ,record ( t ,presbyt]y3 8,dec4 #e1 #afdi4 ,! qlk daye ,mr4 ,hew ,b9n5 made 8 popul> s]mon #a ,tim4 i4 v]4 #e #8,! end ( ye comm&m5t is *>ity4'--,orda9es ,mr4 ,hew ,b9n5 to h&le 8 controv]sie ?is day fifte5 dayes1 ,de satisfactione ,*ri/i40--,ed4 #a ,tim4 ii4 #e4--8,n[ ! end ( ! comm&m5t is *>ity out ( a pure he>t1 & a good consci5ce1 & fai? unfeign$40 ,9 ?is *apt] ! apo/le1 aft] ! inscription ( ?is epi/le1 repeats a =m] comm&m5t t he _h giv5 to ,timo?y1 h[ he %\ld bo? tea* himself1 & by au?ority1 committ$ unto him by an extraord9>y commission1 see t o!r m9i/]s tea* s also4 ,paul almo/ 9 all 8 epi/les1 sets himself aga9/ legal prea*]s1 & false tea*]s4 ,x 0 a common error 9 ! primitive times1 to conf\nd ! law & grace1 9 ! po9t ( righte\sness1 or to make free ju/ification inconsi/5t ) ! moral law4 ,!re=e our apo/le makes x 8 *ief /udy to v9dicate ! doctr9e ( ! gospel4 ,he prea*es ! gospel1 & yet is n ,ant9omian4 ,he prea*es ! law1 & yet is no legal prea*]4 ,he exalts ,*ri/ m ?an ! ,ant9omian c d1 & yet he presses hol9ess m ?an ! m]e legali/ c d4 ,he excludes ! law 9 ! po9t ( ju/ification & p>don1 & !n br+s x 9 aga9 to ! ju/ifi$ man's h&4 ,if ^! words 7 rightly und]/ood1 & made use (1 x w\ld put an end to ! _m useless controv]sies ( ! pres5t "t1 & re=m _m ( our practices4 ,!re are z _m practical abuses among ,*ri/ians conc]n+ ! law & ! gospel1 z !re are speculative errors among o!r sects4 ,9 ! =m] v]se1 he m p>ticul>ly directs him :at to take a c>e (1 t m5 may nei!r sp5d _! own1 or _! neighb\r's "t1 9 fooli%1 unnecess>y1 or imp]t95t que/ions1 t t5d no?+ to ! edification ( ! body ( ,*ri/1 or 9 build+ !m up 9 our mo/ holy fai?1 ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/ ,jesus1 & fai? 9 x4 ,& 9 ?is v]se1 he %[s ! true mean+ & purpose ( ! law1 & comm&m5t1 :5 he meets ^! doctors1 & draws an argum5t aga9/ !m f _! own doctr9e4 ,!y boa/$ ( ! law1 & 7 c\nt$ v zeal\s ( x1 b z x is said ( ! ,jews1 !y _h a zeal ( ,god1 b n accord+ to k1 because !y did n submit unto ! righte\sness ( ,god4 ,!y 7 also zeal\s = ! comm&m5t1 b nei!r ,god nor ! comm&m5t w\ld give !m ?anks4 ,:y8 ,because !y :olly mi/ake & p]v]t ! mean+ & purpose ( ! law4 ,z long z !y make ! law inconsi/5t ) ! gospel1 or w\ld mix x ) x1 9 ! po9t ( ju/ification1 !y d x n unto edification 9 fai? 7z x is read71 & z !y ought to d1 v]ses #d1 #e1 #f4 ,we ?9k ?is evangelic s5t5ce1 b rawly17#dei7 yea1 legally expon$ by _m1 :5 !y look ^u ! words z !y lie "h1 8! end ( ! comm&m5t is love10 = love worke? no evil1 & is ! fulfill+ ( ! :ole law1 & ?is love is describ$ to be pure & s9c]e1 by ! foll[+ prop]ties4 ,b we conceive ! ma9 bus9ess is n to describe love1 or to oppose ?is unto _! cont5tions ab\t trifl+ que/ions4 ,we *oose r to und]/& ! text ano!r way1 accord+ to ! ord] ( nature1 :i* also ! words !mselves give gr\nd =1 8,! end ( ! comm&m5t is love out ( a pure he>t10 out 8( fai? unfeign$40 ,s !n1 accord+ to ! phraseology & mean+ ( ! words1 love is n fir/1 b fai? mu/ be fir/1 & prim>ily int5d$1 s t ! s5se ( ! words is ?is1 ,! end ( ! comm&m5t is unfeign$ fai?1 f :5ce fl[s a good consci5ce1 a pure he>t1 & love1 or ! end ( ! comm&m5t is fai?1 :i* is prov$ unfeign$ by ^! effects1 t x gives ! answ] ( a good consci5ce1 x purifies ! he>t1 worke? by love1 ! effect ( fai? :i* is love1 be+ to our k m s5sible ?an fai? itself4 ,we ?9k x !n m native7#dfj7 to make a pure he>t1 & love1 m>ks ( unfeign$ fai?1 ?an fai? & a good consci5ce ! m>ks ( love4 ,?is exposition is yet m confirm$ by p>allel places1 ,rom4 x4 #d1 8,! end ( ! law is ,*ri/ = righte\sness1 unto !m t believe40 ,?is is mo/ pr9cipally int5d$1 & ev5 be=e love4 ,n[ x is all "o to speak ( fai? z to speak ( ,*ri/4 ,= fai? & ,*ri/ are insep>ably jo9$1 & fai? comes n z a consid]ation 9 ! gospel1 ab/ract$ f ,*ri/ ! object ( x1 z "s enemies ( ,*ri/ affirm4 ,x ju/ifies u n z an act or "w1 b z an in/rum5t1 :]eby we appreh5d ,*ri/ & 8 righte\sness4 ,= fai? ab/ract$ f ,*ri/ is b an empty notion1 & among ! dung & loss t ,paul w\ld quit to be f\nd 9 ,*ri/1 ,phil4 iii4 #g-i4 ,n[ ?is s5se only fits ! scope & purpose1 & leads on /rongly aga9/ ! false tea*]s4 ,:5 ,paul br+s 8 argum5t f ! law1 :i* !y def5d$ aga9/ ! gospel1 !y made ! comm&m5t to contradict ! gospel4 ,paul makes ! comm&m5t to contradict !m1 & agree ) ! gospel1 & to be s f> f disagree+ ) x1 t x ha? a great aff9ity ) x z ! mean to ! end z t :i* is unp]fect1 )\t its own complem5t & p]fection4 ,fai? 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ alone = salvation1 quiet+ a man's consci5ce1 is ! v int5t ( ! law1 & ! comm& 0 nev] giv5 s9ce ,adam1 to ju/ify m5 by ob$i5ce to x1 b to pursue m5 aft] ,*ri/4 ,& to satisfy y m fully1 & cle> x up he says1 ?\gh ! end ( ! comm& be n to ju/ify1 b to pursue a man f x to ,*ri/1 yet ! comm& suff]s no prejudice by ?is means1 b r is e/abli%$ by fai?1 ! end ( x1 because ?is fai? p]suades ! he>t1 & makes a man obey out ( love to ,god1 :]eas be=e x %\ld nev] h gott5 any ob$i5ce1 :ile m5 s\ght salvation by x4 ,y see !n1 !re is an admirable h>mony & cons5t betwe5 ^! ?+s t are set at v>iance1 bo? 9 ! op9ion & practice ( ! times4 ,= :at seems m contr>y ?an ! curs+ comm&+ law1 & ! absolv+ promis+ gospel8 ,yet "h !y are agre$4 ,do? n ju/ice g cross to m]cy 9 ! ord9>y notion8 ,yet "h !re is a fri5dly subord9ation ( ju/ice to m]cy1 ( ! law to ! gospel4 ,behold h[ fai? is environ$ ) ! law1 comm&+ & curs+ on ! "o h&1 & ob$i5ce to ! comm& on ! o!r h&1 h[ fai? is ! middle p>ty4 ,a good consci5ce c\ld nev] meet ) ! comm& s9ce ,adam's fall4 ,a pure he>t1 & ! ob$i5ce ( love1 _h ca/5 out7#dfa7 ) ! comm&1 b "h is ! union1 ! meet+ ( old fri5ds4 ,fai? is ! m$iator1 z x 71 & ! gospel comes betwe5 !m1 & s !y d>e meet aga94 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 :o is our peace to make two "o1 comes 9 ! middle1 & takes away ! diff]5ce4 ,! law nev] meets ) an ob$i5t s]vant1 or fri5d1 till x meet fir/ ) ,*ri/4 ,x c f9d none righte\s 9 all ! _w1 none upright4 ,"h y h ! law's comm& & curse reconcil$ ) ! gospel's promise1 & absolution reconcil$ ) new ob$i5ce unto ! comm&1 ! comm& lead+ to ,*ri/1 & ,*ri/ lead+ ! man j back aga9 to ! comm&1 ! comm& s]v+ ,*ri/'s design1 & ,*ri/ s]v+ ! comm&4 ,& ?is is ! r\nd t ! believ] %all g ab\t 91 until s9 %all be no m4 ,he %all be put ov] f "o h& to ano!r1 till ,*ri/ %all be all 9 all4 ,! comm& %all put him to ,jesus1 & ,*ri/ %all lead him back aga91 "u a new notion1 to 8 old ma/]4 ,we may consid] 9 ! text a tw(old relation t fai? /&s 91 ! relation ( an end1 & ( a cause4 ,fai? ha? ! relation ( an end unto ! comm&m5t1 ( a cause unto a good consci5ce & a pure he>t1 & love1 = ^! are said to be out ( fai?1 :i* notes ?is dep5d5ce ( a cause & f\nta94 ,! comm& is = fai?1 & a pure he>t & love are f fai?4 ,we %all use no o!r division b consid] ! me?od ( ^! effects t fl[ f fai?4 ,!re is an ord] ( emanation & dep5d5ce4 ,!re is a *a9 "h4 ,! fir/ l9k ne>e/ fai? is a good consci5ce4 ,! second l9k is a pure he>t4 ,! ?ird is love1 ! h& foll[s ! he>t1 & ! he>t foll[s ! consci5ce4 ,we ne$ n be subtile 9 seek+ our purpose on ^! words1 we ?9k !re is m 9 ! pla9 words ?an we c speak (4 ,we %all only resolve ! v]se 9 ^! propositions1 )\t m obs]vations4 ,fir/1 ,fai? 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! end ( ! comm&m5t1 or law4 ,secondly1 ,!re is a fai? feign$1 & a fai? unfeign$1 a true & a false fai?4 ,?irdly1 ,unfeign$ fai? gives ! answ] ( a good consci5ce4 ,f\r?ly1 ,fai? purg+ ! consci5ce1 purifies ! he>t4 ,fif?ly1 ,fai? purify+ ! he>t1 works by love4 ,"h !n is ! sub/ance ( all ! gospel1 & all ?is makes up an entire complete end4 ,fai? purify+ ! he>t1 purg+ ! consci5ce1 & work+ by love1 is ! end ( ! comm&m5t4 ,fir/1 ,! end ( ! comm&m5t or law 7= a "p is put = ! :ole7 is fai? 9 ,*ri/ or ,jesus ,*ri/ appreh5d$ by fai?1 :i* is all "o4 ,= ye _c ab/ract fai? f ,*ri/1 = ! :ole gospel is a %ad[ )\t him4 ,grace & glory is b a beam ( ! ,sun ( righte\sness1 t if ye come betwe5 x & ,*ri/1 x evani%es pres5tly1 ,rom4 x4 #d1 8,*ri/ is ! end ( ! law = righte\sness to e "o t believes40 ,& if ,*ri/ be ! end ( ! law1 !n fai? is ! end ( x1 because fai? is ! pr(ession ( ,*ri/1 & union ) him4 ,b consid]1 ,i4 ,t ! end is n tak5 "h = ! consumption or de/ruction ( a ?+4 ,*ri/ is n ! end ( ! law 9 t s5se1 ?\gh inde$1 if ! ,ant9omian speak +5u\sly1 8 s5se w\ld be ?is1 ,*ri/ makes an end ( ! law1 contr>y to ,*ri/'s own express mean+1 8,i came n to de/roy ! law b to fulfil x10 ,matt4 v4 #ag4 ,,ii4 ,! end is ei!r ! int5tion or scope ( a ?+1 ! orig9al ^w imports bo?4 ,,iii4 ,!re is an end pr9cipally & directly int5d$ 9 ! ?+1 or "w itself1 & an end adv5titi\s1 & ( ! "w4 ,we may speak ei!r ( ! end ! law1 ( its own nature1 is orda9$ unto1 or ! end ( ! ,lawgiv] 9 promulgat+ ! law4 ,^! may be diff]5t4 ,next1 conc]n+ ! law1 consid]1 ,i4 ,t ! law may be tak5 /rictly 9 a limit$ s5se1 z x compreh5ds only ! comm&1 & ! promise ( life1 & ! curse on ! brea* ( x1 & 9 ?is s5se1 x is frequ5tly tak5 9 ,paul's epi/les to ! ,romans1 & ,galatians1 & oppos$ to fai? & ! gospel1 z ! gospel conta9s promises ( salvation to p5it5t s9n]s4 ,or1 ,,ii4 ,x may1 or use? to be s ext5d$1 z to compreh5d all ! adm9i/rations made "u ,moses1 or all ,god's m9d reveal$ "u ! ,old ,te/am5t2 n[1 9 ?is s5se1 x compreh5ds ! gospel1 & cov5ant ( grace 9 x1 z we %all he>4 ,fai? 9 ,*ri/ is ! int5tion & scope ( ! law4 ,inde$1 fai? 9 ,jesus is n ! int5tion ( ! law itself1 z x is only made up ( comm&m5ts1 promises1 & curses4 ,= ! law z x comm&s1 ha? no?+ to d1 b to be a rule & obligation to m51 & z x curses1 x condemns m51 & speaks no?+ ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 or a way to make up ! brea* ( ! law4 ,! gospel is n conta9$ 9 ! law1 b r accid5tal to x4 ,= ,jesus ,*ri/ comes ) ! gospel1 z if "s unexpect$ caution] w\ld come 91 :5 ! ,judge is1 z ! angel t held ,abraham's h&1--:5 he 0 to slay 8 son1 & (f] him up a burnt (f]+1--giv+ s5t5ce to deliv] him4 ,x is an exception f ! curse4 ,b ,*ri/ is directly int5d$ & po9t$ out by ! law4 ,if ye consid] ! :ole adm9i/ration ( ,moses1 t is1 ! law & cov5ant ( works1 ?\gh x 0 prea*$ aft] ! fall1 yet x 0 nev] prea*$ alone )\t ! gospel1 & s if ye consid] ! :ole adm9i/ration ( ,god's m9d & ord9ances1 ,*ri/ is pr9cipally aim$ at4 ,=1 #a4 ,! doctr9e ,moses deliv]$ 9 m\nt ,s9ai conta9$ a cov5ant ( grace4 ,if y look to ! preface ( ! t5 comm&m5ts1 x is ev5 ! *ief gospel promise1 & article ( ! cov5ant4 ,= h[ c\ld ,god come to t]ms ) m5 aft] s91 b 9 t]ms ( grace8 & on no o!r t]ms c man /& be=e ,god1 nor ,god be 8 ,god4 ,& likewise1 see+ ! gospel 0 prea*$ 9 p>adise1 & aft]w>ds to ,abraham1 ,god c\ld n be false 9 8 promise made to ,abraham1 nei!r c\ld ! promulgation ( ! law t foll[$ make t null :i* w5t be=e1 ,gal4 iii4 #ag4 ,:at meant all ! c]emonial law8 ,x %ad[$ out ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! only sacrifice & propitiation4 ,& ?is is ! sum ( ! gospel salvation to p5it5ts believ+ 9 ,*ri/1 & look+ ?r\gh ! sacrifices unto him1 & ?us ,david's righte\sness 0 ! imputation ( righte\sness1 & n inh]5t hol9ess1 ,psal4 xxxii4 #a1 #b2 ,rom4 iv4 #e4 ,b #b4 ,x us$ to be a "q1 :e!r ! law deliv]$ ^u m\nt ,s9ai 0 a cov5ant ( works or n4 ,"s say1 t ! law :i* 0 deliv]$ ^u m\nt ,s9ai 0 inde$ a cov5ant ( works1 ?\gh !y confess x 0 prea*$ ) ! cov5ant ( grace1 & n deliv]$ to !m to /& by x or ( int5tion to get righte\sness by x1 b to be subs]vi5t to ! cov5ant ( grace4 ,o!rs speak absolutely t ! law ^u m\nt ,s9ai 0 a cov5ant ( grace4 ,we conceive ?is is b a cont5tion ab\t words4 ,! matt] is cle> 9 itself1 7#a7 ,t nei!r is n[ ! gospel prea*$ )\t ! law1 z ye may see 9 ,*ri/'s s]mon ^u ! m\nt1 & 8 s]mon to ! "y man1 7,matt4 *apt]s v41 vi41 vii41 ,m>k x4 #ag17 nor yet 0 !n ! law prea*$ )\t ! gospel1 z ye may see 9 ,exod4 *ap4 xx4 ,! preface to ! comm&m5ts1 & ! second comm& conta9s mu* ( ! gospel 9 !m4 ,deut4 xxx4 #f1 #g1 c41 comp>$ ) ,rom4 x4 #f1 c41 :]e ,paul notes bo? ! righte\sness ( fai? & ( ! works ( ! law4 7#b7 ,^? :o say ! law on m\nt ,s9ai 0 a cov5ant ( works1 d n ass]t t ,god gave x to be a cov5ant ( works1 out ( int5tion t m5 %\ld seek salvation !reby1 b !y make x only a s*oolma/] to lead u unto ,*ri/1 & to discov] our s9ful condition2 & ^? :o say x 0 a cov5ant ( grace1 consid] x 9 relation to ,god's end ( s5d+ x1 & z x takes 9 all ! adm9i/ration & doctr9e ( ,moses4 ,s !re ne$s be no difficulty "h4 ,! matt] seems cle>1 t ! cov5ant ( works 0 prea*$ by ,moses1 & s x 0 by ,paul1 7,rom4 x41 ,gal4 iii47 & t nei!r ,paul nor ,moses prea*$ ! cov5ant ( works1 b z a brok5 cov5ant2 n z su* t m5 c\ld /& unto1 or be sav$ by4 ,no man c prea* ! gospel1 unless he prea* ! cov5ant ( works2 n because bo? concur to ! ju/ification ( a s9n]1 b because ! k ( a man's own lo/ condition "u ! "o1 presses him to flee to ! o!r4 ,n[ ,i say1 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 or fai? 9 him1 is ! scope & int5tion ( ! law4 ,x is ! scope & int5tion ( ! lawgiv]1 9 giv+ out ! law4 ,god ha? nev] giv5 a comm& or curse s9ce ,adam's fall1 b = ?is end1 to br+ s9n]s unto ,*ri/4 ,?is is ! end reveal$1 & appo9t$ by him 9 8 ^w4 ,?is we %all cle> f "s texts ( scripture1 because x is v mat]ial1 ,rom4 v4 #bj1 #ba4 ,x might be que/ion$ f ! =m] words1 s9ce dea? ha? reign$ be=e ,moses1 = s9s aga9/ nature's light1 :at means ! new entry ( ! writt5 law8 ,:at 0 ! end ( ! promulgation ( x on m\nt ,s9ai8 ,he answ]s1 8! law ent]$ t s9 might ab\nd20 t is1 ! _w knew n s91 ! lett]s ( nature's light 7 worn out & ru/y2 m5 ?\ght n ( _! mis]able condition by nature1 & did n *>ge !mselves be=e ,god2 !re=e a new edition & publication ( ! law mu/ be giv51 t all m5 may "k h[ mu* !y owe1 & h[ !y 7 guilty 9 a ?\s& ?+s !y nev] dream$ (4 ,b :]e=e s]ves ?is8 ,t grace might sup]ab\nd :]e s9 _h ab\nd$4 ,! ,"l w\ld h s9 ab\nd+ 9 m5's k1 & _! *>ge to be great & weighty1 t ,god's p>don+ grace might be m conspicu\s1 & ! dis*>ge m sweet4 ,we also le>n1 7,gal4 iii4 #ai47 t ! same "q 0 mov$1 8,:]e=e !n s]ves ! law8 ,see+ ! cov5ant ( grace 0 prea*$ to ,abraham1 :at meant ! publi%+ ( a cov5ant ( works ^u m\nt ,s9ai80 ,he answ]s1 8,x 0 add$ because ( transgression1 till ! se$ %\ld come1 to :om ! promise 0 made20 & z x is said1 ,rom4 v4 #ac1 8,= until ! law s9 0 9 ! _w40 ,x ab\nd$ 9 all places ( ! _w be=e ! law came2 b m5 did n impute x unto !mselves1 nor condemn !mselves z guilty4 ,!re=e ! law 0 add$ to discov] _m hidd5 transgressions1 & to %[ !m ! curse !y des]v$4 ,n[ ?is law is n aga9/ ! promise or cov5ant ( grace1 7v]4 #ba47 :i* x behov$ to be if x 7 n giv5 ( int5tion to drive m5 to ,*ri/4 ,b ! #bb;d v]se speaks out cle>ly ! end ( x1 8! scripture ha? conclud$ all m5 "u s910 & "u ! curse bo?4 ,to :at end8 ,t ! promise by fai? 9 ,*ri/ might come1 or be giv5 to believ]s4 ,& v]4 #bd1 8,! law0 0 a 8s*oolma/]0 & tea*]1 to lead u unto ,*ri/4 ,! v doctr9e ( a comm& impossible = man to keep1 01 z x 71 a proclamation ( ,*ri/ ,jesus to him1 a complete tea*+ ( ! necessity ( "s o!r way ( salvation4 ,! law exact$ ob$i5ce rigor\sly1 ev5 su* z we c\ld n p]=m1 & curs$ e degree ( disob$i5ce4 ,?is1 if !re 7 no m1 speaks t a man _c /& to su* t]ms1 & !re=e he mu/ flee to ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o m5ds ! brok5 cov5ant4 ,aga91 ! apo/le1 #b ,cor4 iii4 #ac1 #ad1 :ile he speaks ( ! excell5cy ( ! m9i/ry ( ! gospel beyond ! m9i/ry ( ,moses1 not)/&+ all ! mat]ial glory t accompani$ t m9i/ration1 z ! %9+ ( ,moses' face1 c41 n[ op5s up a great my/]y "h1--,moses' face %9+ :ile he 0 ) ,god ^u ! m\nt4 ,?is holds =? ! glory ( ! law z 9 respect ( ,god4 ,by c\nsels & inv5tions !y saw no m b temporal m]cies 9 x1 & 7 n able to fix _! eyes on t glory2 ! c>nal ,israelites did n break ?r\gh ! m9i/ry ( ! law & dea?1 to see ,jesus !re1 because a vail 0 ^u _! he>ts4 ,!y ?\ght ,god _h be5 deal+ ) !m 9 ! t]ms ( a cov5ant ( works1 & !y w\ld /& to all ,god _h said1 & und]took inde$ v fairly1 8,all :i* ,god ha? comm&$1 we w d1 & be ob$i5t40 ,b ?\gh7#dfb7 !y p]v]t$ ,god's mean+ ( ! law1 & did n see ,jesus int5d$2 = !y did n look /eadfa/ly to ! end ( t my/]y4 ,n[ :at 0 x ! vail hid !m f8 ,= ! same vail is yet on !m to ?is day1 :ile !y read ,moses & ! prophets1 & :5 !y %all be conv]t$ x %all be done away 9 ,*ri/1 !y %all !n see him 9 ,moses' law4 ,s !n1 ! end ( ?is m9i/ry ( ! law 0 ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ?is !y c\ld n behold4 ,n[ f all ?is x is v cle>1 t ,jesus ,*ri/1 or fai? 9 him1 0 ! great purpose & end ( ! law1 & cov5ant ( works4 ,! _w 0 ly+ 9 s91 & none s\ght ,god1 no n "o2 nei!r knew !y well :at s9 04 ,!re=e ,god s5ds 8 gospel f m\nt ,s9ai1 & publi%es 8 law 9 a t]rible mann]1 t !y might "k ! way & mann] ( ! ,god !y s]v$1 & see t _! obligation 0 inf9itely beyond _! ability or p]=mance4 ,b1 poor s\ls6 !y cle>ly mi/ake ! matt]1 & /& to ! t]ms ( ! cov5ant ( works1 z if !y 7 able to p]=m !m4 ,b ,god did n leave !m s4 ,= he adds a c]emonial law1 & sacrifices1 to %ad[ out ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,n[1 says ,god1 ?\gh ye h und]tak5 s well1 yet ,i "k y bett] ?an ye d y\rselves4 ,ye w nev] keep "o ^w ( :at y say4 ,!re=e1 :5 ye s9 br+ a sacrifice1 & look to my ,son1 ! ,lamb t is to be sla9 & (f]$ up1 & ye %all h p>don 9 him4 ,,ii4 ,*ri/ ,jesus appreh5d$ by fai?1 is ! accompli%m5t & p]fection ( ! law4 #a4 ,because ,*ri/ ,jesus1 or fai? lay+ hold ^u him1 accompli%es ! same end t ! law 0 orda9$ = ( itself4 ,! law 0 appo9t$ to ju/ify m51 t x might be a rule ( righte\sness accord+ to :i* m5 might /& be=e ,god & live4 ,n[ :5 ! law 0 weak ?r\gh ! fle%1 & c\ld n give life1 7,rom4 viii4 #c2 ,gal4 iv4 #ba47 & ! law orda9$ to life1 wr\ght m dea?1 & made s9 exce$+ s9ful1 7,rom4 vii4 #aj-ac47 !re=e ,jesus ,*ri/ came 9 ! fle%1 to d :at ! law 0 unable to d1 & to br+ _m sons unto glory1 t ! j might live by fai?1 ,gal4 iii4 #aa4 ,! law %\ld nev] h gott5 its end1 no man %\ld h /ood be=e ,god1 b ! curse only w\ld h tak5 place1 & ! promise w\ld h be5 ( no effect4 ,!re=e1 ,jesus comes1 & gives ob$i5ce to ! law1 & deliv]s m5 f ! curse ( x1 & by fai? puts m5 9 z good1 & ev5 9 a bett] condition1 ?an !y w\ld h be5 by ! promise2 s t ! ju/ifi$ s9n] may come be=e ,god1 z well z innoc5t ,adam1 & h z great confid5ce & assurance1 & peace by fai?1 z he c\ld h _h by inh]5t hol9ess4 ,imput$ righte\sness comes 9 z a cov]+ ov] ! man's nak$ness1 & do? ! turn7#dfc7 ( p]fect inh]5t hol9ess4 #b4 ,*ri/1 or fai? lay+ hold on him1 is ! end or accompli%m5t ( ! law1 because fai? 9 ,*ri/ fulfils ! righte\sness ( ! law1 9 respect ( a believ]'s p]sonal ob$i5ce4 ,al?\gh ! believ] gave n p]fect ob$i5ce1 & s _c /& 9 t]ms ( ju/ice1 yet he gives s9c]e & upright ob$i5ce1 :i* ! law %\ld nev] h got4 ,! comm& wr\ght s9 & dea?1 by occasion ( corruption1 & nev] w\ld any po9t ( x be fulfill$ by m54 ,= z long z ! curse 0 /&+1 no ob$i5ce c\ld be acceptable till ju/ice 0 satisfi$1 & ?\gh t might h be5 disp5s$ )1 yet !re is none t are righte\s1 none seek aft] ,god4 ,no good pr9ciples ( ob$i5ce 7 9 u1 b all are corrupt1 & h done abom9able works1 & all our righte\sness is z a m5/ru\s clo?2 & ?\gh upright ob$i5ce c\ld h be5 yield$1 yet ! law exact$ p]fect ob$i5ce4 ,b n[ fai? 9 our ,r$eem] absolves a man f ! curse ( ! law1 s t n[ he is n look$ ^u z an enemy1 b a fri5d2 & !n x puts a man ^u ob$i5ce to ! comm& f new motives & pr9ciples3 & ?us ! righte\sness ( ! law is fulfill$ 9 u1 :o walk aft] ! ,_s1 ,rom4 viii4 #d4 ,& t imp]fect ob$i5ce is accept$ ( ,god1 & receiv$ (f 8 h&1 by virtue ( ! sacrifice & atonem5t ( ,*ri/4 ,! law w\ld accept ( no less1 no n ( n9e comm&m5ts1 if ! t5? 0 brok54 ,b n[ ,god 9 ,*ri/ accepts ( endeav\rs & m9t+17#dfd7 & s is ! law 9 "s way or o!r accompli%$4 ,& fai? leads a man on till he be p]fect$4 ,he walks by fai? f /r5g? to /r5g?1 till he appe> be=e ,god1 & be made holy z he is holy4 ,fai? 9 ,*ri/ is ! end ( ! law4 #c4 ,because :atev] fai? wants ( p]fect & p]sonal ob$i5ce1 x makes up 9 ,*ri/'s ob$i5ce1 & ?us is ! law ?or\ghly accompli%$1 = :at x wants 9 ! believ] x gets 9 ,*ri/4 ,paul w\ld h ! ,romans take ?is way1 ,rom4 vi4 #aa3 8,likewise reckon ye y\rselves dead inde$ unto s91 b alive unto ,god ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/40 ,ye may ga!r by good consequ5ce1 t s9ce ,*ri/ ha? di$ to s9 z a public p]son s ye %\ld die ) him unto s91 & mortify s9 ) him4 ,& ?us may ye h consolation aga9/ y\r imp]fect p]sonal mortification4 ,ye 7 ?or\ghly mortifi$ 9 ,*ri/4 ,s ! believ] may look unto ,jesus1 z "o :o ha? giv5 ob$i5ce ev5 unto ! dea?1 & t1 n 9 8 own "n b = u1 t ! imp]fect hol9ess & ob$i5ce ( e s\nd believ]1 may h 8 complete righte\sness to cov] x1 & come next ! ,fa!r's eye4 ,& ?us is ! law fulfill$1 & ?is way do? fai? n make void1 b e/abli% ! law1 ,rom4 iii4 #ca4 ,& z ! law got bett] satisfaction 9 ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/1 :o became a curse = u1 ?an 9 all ! puni%m5t we c\ld endure1 s x gets m satisfaction to ! comm& by 8 ob$i5ce ?an if our p]sonal _h be5 p]fect4 ,*ri/ 0 8made "u ! law1 t we might receive ! adoption ( sons10 7,gal4 iv4 #d7 & ! ,son's be+ made "u ! law is ( m wor? ?an all our be+ "u x4 ,n[ fai? puts t ob$i5ce ( ,god ,man 9 ! law's h&4 ,:5 we d ,god's w1 he br+s out ,*ri/ ,jesus1 8,lo1 7says he7 ,i come1 ,i delight to d ?y w10 ,psal4 xl4 #g-i4 ,9 a ^w1 fai? 9 ,jesus accompli%es ! law1 9 ! comm&s1 9 ! promise1 9 ! curse1 z might be easily %[n1 if y\r "t w\ld all[4 7#a7 ,9 ! curse1 because x lays hold ^u ,*ri/1 :o 0 8made a curse = u10 7,gal4 iii4 #ac7 & s gives complete satisfaction to ! ,"l's ju/ice 9 t po9t4 ,x holds up ! sacrifice & propitiation ( our ,savi\r1 & ju/ice says1 ,i am satisfi$4 ,x holds up ! ransom1 7,job xxxiii4 #bd7 & !re=e ,*ri/ says1 8,deliv] !m f go+ d[n to ! pit1 = ,i h f\nd a ransom40 ,aga9 we also obs]ve1 7#b7 ,t fai? 9 ,*ri/ also fulfils ! comm&m5ts ( ! law1 because x is ! f\nta9 ( new ob$i5ce unto ! law4 ,x ha? a respect unto all ,god's righte\s judgm5ts4 ,x purifies ! he>t into ! ob$i5ce ( !m1 & x works by love1 & s x is ! end ( ! law = righte\sness4 ,x n only gives ! answ] ( a good consci5ce unto all *all5ges & curses f ,*ri/'s blood1 b daily d]ives virtue out ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 to br+ =? fruit unto ,god4 ,:at x _c rea* by do+1 x supplies by believ+1 & lay+ hold ^u ,*ri/'s ob$i5ce4 ,& ?is is ! righte\sness ( ! law fulfill$ 9 u4 ,let u also1 7#c7 ,look ^u ! promise ( life1 & x is accompli%$ also by fai? 9 ,*ri/4 ,= ! law c\ld n h giv5 life1 & s ! promise w\ld n[ be 9 va92 b ,*ri/ by fai? ju/ifies ! s9n]1 & he lives1 yea1 ha? et]nal life 9 him1 & s all ! ?ree are /r5g!n$ & e/abli%$4 ,fai? is ! mo/ compreh5sive comm&m5t1 #a ,john iii4 #bb1 #bc4 ,x is put = all ! comm&m5ts1 7#a7 ,by ackn[l$gm5t ( ! brea* ( all1 & s x magnifies ! law1 & makes x hon\rable1 & subscribes to ! s5t5ce ( ju/ice & ! au?ority ( ! comm&2 7#b7 ,by satisfaction1 because x gives a price = ! brea* ( x1 & puts ! ,caution]7#dfe7 9 ! crav]'s h&2 7#c7 ,by ob$i5ce1 because aft] ?is1 x ha? a respect to all ,god's laws1 & endeav\rs aft] new ob$i5ce to e "o ( !m4 ,! improvem5t ( all ?is is extremely pla94 ,x may s]ve to discov] unto u h[ we disappo9t ,god ( 8 end 9 giv+ unto u ! comm&4 ,& ! law 0 giv5 = ! be/ purposes4 ,b1 ! mo/ "p ( m5 h no end1 no use ( ! law4 ,god ha? giv5 x = "s end1 b !y "k x n4 ,!y live )\t ,god1 & )\t rule 9 ! _w4 ,m5 walk z if !re 0 no law1 nor comm&1 nor curse4 ,!re are b two ends ! comm& 0 orda9$ =1 ! fir/ in/itut$ end :i* x naturally t5ds unto is life1 7,rom4 vii4 #aj7 & ! second end = :i* ,god ha? appo9t$ x s9ce ! fir/ is miss$1 is to pursue m5 to ,jesus ,*ri/1 & conv9ce !m ( s91 to make !m once die t !y may live1 ,rom4 vii4 #i4 ,b ! mo/ "p "k nei!r ( ^! ends4 ,a c>nal pr(ane g5]ation w n seek life by ! righte\sness ( ! law2 _! iniquities te/ify aga9/ !m ev5 to _! face1 & _! s9 is f\nd hateful4 ,!re is n s mu* z an endeav\r among too _m ,*ri/ian pr(essors1 ei!r to approve !mselves unto m51 or _! own consci5ces 9 _! outw>d walk+4 ,!y walk )\t any reg>d ( a comm&1 or rule1 z x 7 by guess4 ,_! own rule is :at pleases !m be/4 ,:at suits _! hum\rs1 & crosses ,god's ^w1 t !y w d1 z if !y knew n ! curse1 or 7 afraid ( ! s5t5ce ( condemnation4 ,!y walk 9 peace1 & h no *anges1 !y walk 9 ! imag9ation ( _! va9 he>ts4 ,!y _c say1 & none w say = !m1 !y seek life by ! law1 _! contempt ( x is s palpable1 & yet no o!r end ( x !y "k s x is to !m z if ,god _h nev] appo9t$ x4 ,aga91 #b4 ,!re are _m wrong & false ends1 or uses ( ! law1 :5 we make x ! imm$iate mean to life & righte\sness1 & seek ju/ification by x4 ,& ?is 0 ! end t ^! false tea*]s w\ld h made ( x4 ,?is is ! end t ! ,israelites look$ to4 8,all t ! ,"l ha? comm&$1 w we d40 ,o t 0 a great und]tak+6 ,poor m51 !y knew n :at !y said4 ,!y ?\ght ^u no o!r ?+ b ob$i5ce to ! comm&1 & s made x a cov5ant ( works4 ,?us did ! p t foll[$ ,*ri/1 ,john vi4 #bh4 ,& ! "y man t came to ,*ri/ said1 8,:at good ?+ %all ,i d1 to inh]it et]nal life80 ,"h do+ 0 pref]r$ to liv+ by fai?1 ,rom4 x4 #a-bc4 ,! ,jews did s1 & miss$ ! "r way4 ,& few ( y w take7#dff7 ) ?is1 t ye seek to be ju/ifi$ by y\r own works2 & yet1 x is natural to m51 !y w n submit to ,god's righte\sness4 ,!re is ne$ ( submission to take ,*ri/4 ,o w\ld n any ?9k all ! _w w\ld be glad ( him1 & come out & meet him br++ salvation8 ,w\ld n dyv\rs7#dfg7 & prison]s be cont5t ( a deliv]ance8 ,7 x any po9t ( self d5ial = a lo/ man1 to grip a cord ca/ unto him8 ,yet "h mu/ !re be submission to quit y\r own righte\sness4 ,x 7 ( great mom5t to conv9ce y ( ?is1 t ye are all naturally /&+ to ! t]ms ( a cov5ant ( works1 ye :o are yet alive1 & ! comm&m5t ha? n sla9 y1 ) ,paul1 ,rom4 vii4 #i1 #aa4 ,ye are yet seek+ life by ! law1 if ye h n appli$ ! curse unto y\rselves4 ,aft] application ( y\rselves to ! comm&1 ye are yet seek+ life by x4 ,ye adorn y\rselves ) "s ext]nal privileges1 9 "s ext]nal duties ( religion1 "s bran*es ( ! second table duties1 & come to ,god ) ^!4 ,"s ?9k to satisfy ,god = _! faults1 ) an am5dm5t 9 "t to come4 ,"s ?9k ,god _c puni% "s faults 9 !m1 because !y h "s good ?+s 9 !m4 ,ask _m m5 ! gr\nd ( _! confid5ce1 & 9 all ! _w !y "k n h[ to be sav$1 unless _! pray]s d x1 or _! keep+ ! kirk47#dfh7 ,b ?is is n ! end t ,god ha? s5t out ! law =4 ,ye _c n[ /& to su* a b>ga94 ,! law is n[ weak ?r\gh ! fle%1 & x is n[ impossible = x to give life4 ,?\gh y w\ld pray nev] s mu*1 all is b abom9ation4 ,& w\ld n _m ( y ?9k ye 7 9 a fair v5ture = heav51 if no man liv+ c\ld lay any ?+ to y\r *>ge1 b 7 y unblameable 9 all ! duties ( ! fir/ & second table8 ,c\ld y say1 ?\gh y "k no?+ z by y\rselves1 t y 7 frequ5t & f]v5t 9 pray]1 read+1 & m$itation2 & z f> advanc$ z ,paul1 or ,david1 or ,moses1 or ,job1 sure ye w\ld ?9k y\rselves out ( d\bt ( heav58 ,nay1 b 9 ?is1 ye may see ye are seek+ righte\sness by ! law4 ,?\gh ye 7 s f> advanc$1 yet ,god1 :o is ( pur] eyes ?an to behold iniquity1 w\ld look to y\r s9s1 & pass by y\r righte\sness1 & all t w\ld be z m5/ru\s rags be=e him2 & !re=e ,paul 0 mu* wis]1 :o said1 8?\gh ,i "k no?+ by himself1 yet am ,i n h]eby ju/ifi$40 #c4 ,_m make ! law an end1 :5 ,god ha? only made x a mean4 ,god ha? appo9t$ ! law = "s o!r use1 namely1 to be subs]vi5t to ,*ri/ & ! gospel4 ,b (t5times we make ! law ! end ( all ,god's speak+ to u1 & s conclude desp]ate resolutions f x1 7,rom vii4 #i74 8,:5 ! law came1 s9 reviv$1 & ,i di$40 ,"h ! man is sla9 by ! comm&m5t1 & n yet come to ! heal+ ,physician at ,gilead4 ,we use to ga!r desp]ation ( ! comm&1 :5 x presses s p]fect & exact ob$i5ce1 su* z we _c yield4 ,:5 x craves ! :ole sum1 )\t ! abatem5t ( a f>?+1 we sit d[n "u ! s5se ( an impossibility to obey1 & w n s mu* z m9t7#dfi7 at ob$i5ce4 ,because we _c d z we ought1 we w n d z we c4 ,because we _c d 9 ourselves we conclude no?+ c be done at all4 ,?is is to make ! comm& ! la/ ^w1 & ! end ( ,god's speak+4 ,do? n ! *ild ( ,god frequ5tly sit d[n & droop ov] 8 duty1 :ile he looks ^u ! ,egyptian taskma/]1 ! comm&1 *>g+ ! :ole "w & portion ( brick1 & giv+ no /raw to "w ^u8 ,s are _m 9 duties4 ,:ile ! aim & eye is ^u "s measure accord+ to ! p]fect rule1 ! h&s fall d[n feeble1 & none is wr\ght at all1 & !y d n look if !re be ano!r ^w f ,god po/]ior to ! comm&1 a ^w ( promise4 ,we use also to ga!r desp]ate conclusions ( ! curse1 & make ! law accord+ to :i* we exam9e ourselves1 ! end ( ,god's manife/+ 8 m9d unto u1 & d n look ^u x z a way lead+ to "s o!r ?+4 ,:5 ye h tri$ y\rselves1 & appli$ y\r own ways & /ate unto ! p]fect rule1 ,god's v]dict ( all m5's condition is true 9 y1 8all h s9n$1 & come %ort ( ! glory ( ,god10 8!re is none righte\s1 no1 n "o10 & s if necessitat$ to apply ! dreadful s5t5ce ( ! judgm5t to y\rselves1 ye /ay !re1 & sit d[n to lodge ) ! s5t5ce ( condemnation1 z if t 7 ,god's la/ ^w to s9n]s4 ,is n ?is to make ! law ! end1 :i* is b appo9t$ = ano!r end8 ,! curse is n irrepealable4 ,:y !n d ye pass p]emptory conclusions1 z if !re 0 no m hope1 b x 7 p]i%$ f ! ,"l8 ,,ii4 ,to discov] unto u ! "r end & use ( ! law1 ! great design & purpose ( ,god 9 mak+ su* a glori\s promulgation ( ! law on m\nt ,s9ai1 & deliv]+ x by ! m9i/ry ( angels1 9 ! h&s ( a m$iator4 ,! end :i* ,god ha? be5 driv+ at ^! six ?\s& ye>s1 is ?is only1 t m5 may come to ,jesus ,*ri/ & believe 9 him4 ,! end :]e=e ! cov5ant ( works ha? be5 prea*$ s9ce ,adam's fall1 is only ?is1 to make way = a bett] cov5ant ( grace1 t m5 may he>k5 to ! (f] ( x4 ,n[ fai? 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ ha? two special act+s1 ei!r ^u ,*ri/ = ju/ification ( ! p]son1 & et]nal life & salvation1 or = sanctification ( ! p]son & actions1 9 ! fruits ( new ob$i5ce4 ,& 9 ! text1 unfeign$ fai? is describ$ f bo? ^!1 & gives ! answ] ( a good consci5ce1 t is1 ( absolution f ! curse1 by ! blood ( ,jesus1 & makes him z quiet z he _h nev] s9n$4 ,& !n x purifies ! he>t1 & worke? by love4 ,n[ ! law is a mean appo9t$ ( ,god1 & in/itut$ to lead to bo? ^!1 & ,*ri/ 9 ^!4 ,! law is appo9t$ to lead a man to fai? 9 ,*ri/1 = salvation & righte\sness1 & ! suitabl5ess ( x to t end1 we compreh5d ?us3 #a4 ,x conv9ces ( s92 8,! law ent]$ t ! (f5ce might ab\nd10 & 80 add$ because ( transgressions10 ,rom4 v4 #bj1 ,gal4 iii4 #ai4 ,?is is ! end ( ,god's s\nd+ ! trumpet1 & decl>+ our duty1 8t e m\? may be /opp$0 be=e ,god1 & t none may plead innoc5ce be=e 8 tribunal4 ,:ile m5 are )\t ! law1 !y are alive1 & ?9k well ( !mselves1 b ! ent]+ ( ! comm&m5t 9 a man's consci5ce1 9 ! l5g?1 bread?1 & spirituality ( x1 makes s9 to appe> exce$+ s9ful4 ,s9 0 9 ! h\se be=e1 b 0 n se5 be=e1 & n[ :5 ! bright beam ( a cle>1 spiritual1 holy law1 c>ry+ ,god's au?ority ^u x1 is d>t$ into ! d>k s\l1 ,o :at ugly sights appe>6 ,! h\se is full ( motes4 ,ye _c turn ! comm& :]e x w n discov] innum]able iniquities1 an univ]sal leprosy4 ,= all ! actions t 7 call$ hone/1 civil & religi\s be=e1 get a new "n1 & !y be+ se5 9 ,god's light1 are call$ rott5ness1 & liv+ )\t ! law1 ,rom4 vii4 #i c4 ,?9k ye1 b ! woman ( ,sam>ia knew h] adult]y1 be=e ,*ri/ spake to h]8 ,nay1 b ,*ri/ speaks accord+ to ! law & makes x a mean ( fai?4 ,he tells h] all t ev] %e did4 ,he tells h] inde$ :at %e knew be=e1 b 9 ano!r mann]4 ,m5 "k _! actions1 b ! ,"l discov]s ! s9fulness ( !m1 z (f5sive to ,god's holy maje/y1 & pure eyes4 ,x w =ce a man to give 8 s9 ! "r "n1 x w take away all excuses & %ifts1 & aggravate s91 t x may become exce$+ s9ful4 ,b fur!r1 #b4 ,?is is n ! la/ end ( x4 ,n only is x orda9$ to /op all m\?s1 b to make all fle% guilty be=e ,god1 8,= by ! de$s ( ! law %all no fle% be ju/ifi$10 ,rom4 iii4 #ah1 #ai4 ,x conv9ces ( an impossibility to /& be=e ,god1 & s x kills a man4 ,& n[ ! man asks1 8,:at %all ,i d to be sav$80 ,he _c /& be=e ,god 9 t]ms ( ju/ice1 :]e none c /&1 & s ei!r mu/ "s o!r deliv]y come1 or he is gone4 ,n[ "h he is put f mak+ satisfaction1 8,:o c abide ) ev]la/+ burn+s80 ,he sees himself /&+ "u ! /roke ( ju/ice2 & :]e c he g f ,god's pres5ce8 ,if he g to heav51 he is !re1 if to hell1 he w f9d him out1 ! light & d>kness are alike to him1 ,psal4 cxxxix4 #g-aa4 ,n only ! cries ( s9ful man1 b ( wret*$ & mis]able man1 are he>d f him6 ,n[ ^! are ! /eps ! law proce$s by4 ,b x mu/ n /ay !re1 or else x is n come to ! end ( x4 ,x mu/ put a man )9 ! doors ( ! cov5ant ( grace4 ,! law is a mess5g] s5t to pursue a man out ( 8 own h\se ( self confid5ce & security1 he 0 l to p]i% 91 & n to "k x4 ,n[ by discov]+ 8 s9ful & curs$ condition1 x br+s him out ( himself1 & out ( all creat$ ?+s4 ,b ! end is n yet atta9$1 till x put him 9 ,*ri/'s h&1 & ent] him 9 ! bord] ( ! city ( refuge & ?is is ! end ( ! ab\nd+ ( s9 by ! law1 t grace may sup]ab\nd1 ,rom4 v4 #bj4 ,& ?is is ! end ( ! conclud+ him "u s91 & mak+ him guilty be=e ,god1 t ! promise ( fai? may be giv5 him1 & ano!r righte\sness reveal$ by fai?1 ,rom4 iii4 #bj1 #ba1 ,gal4 iii4 #bc4 ,& n[ he is at peace1 be+ ju/ifi$ by fai?1 & re/s z a /one 9 its own place 7,rom4 v4 #a1 #b 71 & ! law ha? no?+ to d ) him2 he is out ( its jurisdiction4 #c4 ,n[ :5 x ha? pursu$ him unto ,*ri/ = salvation1 yet ! comm& is /ill useful1 & appo9t$ yet = fai? 9 ,jesus1 9 p]=m+ new ob$i5ce4 ,! ,*ri/ian's daily walk+ is b ! turn+ ( ! old r\nd1 z ! sun do? ?is day g ab\t ! compass x did ! fir/ day1 s 8 life is b a new conv]sion /ill4 ,:5 he is n[ settl$ on ,jesus = salvation1 he mu/ yet be put by7#dgj7 ! comm&4 ,x discov]s 8 dally s9s1 & s he is put to ,jesus1 ! op5 ,f\nta9 = all s9 & uncleanness4 ,& ! comm& comes out 9 p]fection1 & discov]s 8 %ortcom+ & inability1 & !re=e he is put to ,jesus = /r5g?4 ,& ?is is ! end ( ! p]fect rule ^u believ]s1 t !y1 comp>+ duty ) _! ability1 may be =c$ to make up _! inability = duty by fai? 9 ,*ri/4 ,,iii4 ,we may "k f ?is :at great enc\ragem5t we h to believe1 & h[ great w>rant1 s9ce n only ,god comm&s fai? itself 7#a ,john iii4 #bc471 b he ha? appo9t$ fai? to be ! end ( all o!r comm&s1 & ha? giv5 ! :ole law = ?is end4 ,= 8)\t fai? x is impossible to see ,god40 ,fai? is t :i* ,god loves be/ 9 all ob$i5ce4 ,:at is x t makes fai? s preci\s8 ,c]ta9ly n ! act itself1 b ! preci\s object ( x1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 9 :om ! ,fa!r is well pleas$4 ,fai? glorifies ,god 9 8 ju/ice & m]cy mo/1 & abases ! creature4 ,n[ :at an obligation lies on u to believe8 ,x is usual to "q a "r & w>rant ( fai?1 :5 we h no d\bt ( o!r comm&s4 ,b1 9 all reason1 any comm& might be que/ion$ be=e fai?4 ,!re is no duty admits ( less disput+4 ,ha? n ,god put x out ( all controv]sy8 ,:at w>rant h ye to pray1 or to sanctify ! ,sabba?8 ,is x n because ,god comm&s ^! duties8 ,& d ye n g ab\t !m 9 ob$i5ce to ,god1 not)/&+ ( ! s5se ( y\r own inability8 ,h[ comes x !n t ye make any m scruple ( ?is8 ,ha? n ! same au?ority t gave ! t5 comm&s1 giv5 also ?is new comm&8 ,& %all n disob$i5ce be rebellion1 & worse ?an wit*craft87#dga7 ,b :5 besides all ?is1 x is ! appo9t$ end ( all ! comm&s1 s t ye may say1 x is comm&$ 9 all ! comm&s & ! :ole law1--comm& & curse is a virtual k9d ( comm&+ fai?1--!n :at %all disob$i5ce be8 ,:5 ye break "o comm&1 ye are guilty ( all4 ,mu* m "h1 n only because ( ,god's au?ority /amp$ ^u all1 b because x is ! common end ( all4 ,if ye c\ld once come to believe t ye _h z good w>rant to believe 9 ,*ri/ z to ab/a9 f curs+ ,god's "n1 & z great obligation1 :at c\ld ye answ] = disob$i5ce8 ,,iv3 ,?is is a po9t ( great consolation also4 ,:at m t]rible ?an ! law8 ,no?+ 9 all ! _w4 ,no?+ 9 all ! ^w s dreadful z ! trumpet on ,s9ai1 s\nd+ l\d] & l\d]4 ,! judge & law gives voice4 ,yet if ye c\ld look to ! end ( x & if ! vail t 0 on ! ,jews' he>t be n ^u y\rs1 ,o h[ com=table %all x be6 ,do? n a comm& & curse =m a dead s\nd 9 an awak5$ man's e>s1 & /rike unto 8 he>t l a knife8 ,b if he knew ?is1 x w\ld be a heal+ m$ic9e4 ,w\ld n _m s9n]s wi% !re w\ld be no su* ?+ 9 ! ,bible z a condemn+ law1 :5 !y _c get x escap$8 ,b look to ! end ( x1 & see gospel sav+ doctr9e 9 ! v promulgation ( x4 ,:5 x 0 publi%$1 x made ! ,jews all to tremble & cry out1 & ev5 holy ,moses himself 0 afraid4 ,b !re is m consolation ?an t]ror "h4 ,?is condemn+ law is deliv]$ 9 a ,m$iator's h&1 ev5 ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,gal4 iii4 #ai1 #bj4 ,:o 0 he t spake out ( ! cl\d1 & fire1 & came & set d[n 8 ?rone on ,s9ai1 accompani$ ) innum]able angels8 ,deut4 xxxiii4 #b1 ,acts vii4 #ec4 ,x 0 ,jesus ,*ri/ t spoke to ,moses 9 ! m\nt1 & 9 ! bu% also1 ,acts vii4 #ce1 #ch4 ,is x !n ! ,m$iator's law1 ^: (fice x is to prea* glad tid+s1 & ! day ( salvation8 ,sure !n x ne$s be dreadful to no man4 ,= if he w\nd1 he %all heal1 & he comes to b9d up ! brok5 he>t$4 ,ye may look on ! comm& & curse z mess5g]s s5t by m]cy1 to prep>e y1 & make 8 way /raight be=e 8 face4 ,! end ( ! law is n to condemn y1 to /op y\r m\?1 & make y guilty4 ,t is n ! la/ "w x is appo9t$ =1 b ! ,m$iator ha? ano!r end1 to br+ y to ! righte\sness ( fai?1 to save y )\t y\rselves4 ,!re=e ye may m will+ly accept ! *all5ge1 s9ce x comes 9 s peaceable t]ms4 ,:at %\ld be t]rible to y 9 all ,god's ^w & disp5sation1 s9ce ! m9i/ry ( condemnation & dea? is become ! port7#dgb7 ( heav5 & life8 ,:at mu/ all 8 o!r deal+s be8 ,surely !re is no?+ 9 ! _w1 b x mu/ lead to ?is end also4 ,prosp]ity & adv]sity1 ! end ( !m is fai?1 conviction & *all5ges4 ,be n !n z m5 )\t hope1 :5 y are *all5g$1 = ! *all5ge comes f a ,m$iator :o w\ld h y sav$4 ,v3 ,y may see h5ce h[ injuri\s !y are to grace :o cry d[n ! law4 ,! ,ant9omian _c be a "r def5d] & plead] = fai? 7! end ( ! comm&71 :5 he opposes ! comm& t leads to t end4 ,he c n exalt ,*ri/ aright1 or lead m5 to him1 :5 he w n come "u ! p$agogue's h& to be l$ to ,*ri/4 ,! law1 ev5 z a cov5ant ( works1 is ( p]petual use to a believ]1 because x lays a bless$ necessity ^u him to abide ) ,*ri/4 ,x is a gu>d put be=e ! door1 to keep him1 z x 0 a s*oolma/] to br+ him to ,*ri/1 & makes a man subord9ate to ! gospel z a mean to ! end1 & s x ought to be us$4 ,s !n x is aga9/ ! tru? to say t ! ,israelites 7 "u ! law1 & n ,*ri/ians4 ,! law came n to be a mean ( life & righte\sness unto !m1 b t ! (f5ce might ab\nd1 t s grace might sup]ab\nd4 ,! law 0 n int5d$1 b ,*ri/ 0 int5d$1 & ?is end !y c\ld n fix _! eyes ^u1 by reason ( ! h>dness ( _! he>ts4 ,x is also false1 t ,*ri/ian believ]s are :olly exeem$7#dgc7 f ! comm& & law4 ,no1 he ha? use ( all t leads to ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ! law itself becomes gospel "u t notion4 ,! comm& /&s 9 its integrity1 t he may be conv9c$ ( %ortcom+ & inability1 & s may believe 9 ,*ri/4 ,! curse also /&s1 & condemns him = new s9s1 t he may believe 9 ,*ri/1 :o ju/ifies ! ungodly4 ,aga91 x is n tru?1 t ! law is no mean ( conv]sion1 ?\gh n 9 its own virtue & p[]1 b z x is deliv]$ 9 a ,m$iator's h&1 & appli$ by ! ,_s ( grace & ! gospel4 ,use ,,vi3 ,we exhort y n to disappo9t ,god ( 8 end1 & if he ha? giv5 ! law = ?is end1 nev] re/ till ye be at ! end4 ,let ! law ent] into y once1 or ent] ye into x4 ,ye _c come to ,jesus unless x lead y4 ,let x ent] into y\r consci5ces1 ) ,god's p[] & au?ority z 8 law1 & exam9e y\rselves by x1 else ye %all nev] believe 9 ,*ri/4 #b4 ,accept all ! *all5ges ( ! law1 let x ent] till y\r m\? be /opp$4 ,read y\r obligation well1 t ye may see h[ mu* ye owe4 #c4 ,let fai? be ! issue & result ( all ! applications ( ! law to y\rselves4 ,ye g 9 ! law's h& to ,*ri/1 b sit n d[n ) x1 or else y w n g free till ye h paid ! la/ f>?+4 ,make fai? 9 ,*ri/ ! end ( ! curse condemn+ y1 t he may absolve y1 ! end ( ! comm&1 comm&+1 t he may give /r5g? & fulfil 9 y ! righte\sness ( ! law4 ,god nev] s5t a condition to y1 b t y may believe1 & be e/abli%$4 #d4 ,let x be y\r ex]cise to travel betwe5 an impossible comm&1 & ,*ri/ ,jesus by fai?1 ?r\gh :om all ?+s are possible4 ,write always d[n h[ mu* ye owe1 t ye may see grace sup]ab\nd+4 ,sit n d[n to exam9e ! duty1 or g n ab\t x 9 y\r own /r5g?4 ,be n disc\rag$ ?\gh ye f9d no /r5g?4 ,ye are call$ 9 su* a case to believe4 ,nay1 9 a ^w1 :at is all ! ,*ri/ian's employm5t8 ,fai? exhau/s x all4 ,look on ! comm&1 & x calls = believ+4 ,look ^u ! curse & x calls also = believ+4 ,s]mon ,,xii4 #a ,tim4 i4 #e4--8,n[ ! end ( ! comm&m5t10 c4 ,we come n[1 z 0 propos$1 to obs]ve1 ,?irdly17#dgd7 ,t fai? unfeign$ is ! only ?+ :i* gives ! answ] ( a good consci5ce t[>ds ,god4 ,consci5ce1 9 g5]al1 is no?+ else b a practical k ( ! rule a man %\ld walk by1 & ( himself 9 ref]5ce to t rule4 ,x is ! lay+ d[n a man's /ate1 & condition1 & actions beside ! rule ( ,god's ^w1 or ! pr9ciples ( nature's light4 ,x is ! *ief piece ( a man4 ,! man is z 8 consci5ce is4 ,x is a man's "l4 ,z a w+ to a bird1 or z a rudd] to a %ip1 s is consci5ce to a man 9 all 8 ways4 ,! (fice ( consci5ce is ord9>ily compreh5d$ 9 ?ree /yles x gets4 ,x is a law or rule1 a witness1 & a judge1 or a light1 a regi/]1 & a record]1 & an execution]4 ,= ! consci5ce its fir/ act is "s pr9ciple ( nature's light1 oblig+ x z a rule to walk by1 or "s reveal$ tru? ( ,god1 :]e( ! consci5ce is in=m$4 ,n[ ! consci5ce1 9 ! second place1 comes to exam9e itself accord+ to ! rule1 & !re x be>s witness ( a man's actions or /ate1 & fai?fully records & depones47#dge7 ,& at l5g? ! consci5ce pron\nces ! s5t5ce ^u ! man1 accord+ z x has f\nd him1 ei!r accus+ or excus+1 condemn+ or absolv+4 ,n[ a good consci5ce is div]sely tak5 9 scripture1 ,i4 ,a good consci5ce is an hone/ clean consci5ce1 be>+ te/imony ( integrity & uprightness 9 walk+1 su* z ,paul _h1 #b ,cor4 i4 #ab1 8,our rejoic+ is ?is1 ! te/imony ( our consci5ce1 t 9 simplicity1 & godly s9c]ity1 we h _h our conv]sation 9 ! _w40 ,heb4 xiii4 #ah1 8,we tru/ we h a good consci5ce1 9 all ?+s will+ to live hone/ly40 ,acts xxiv4 #af1 8,h]e9 d ,i ex]cise myself 9 hav+ a consci5ce void ( (f5ce1 t[>ds ,god & man40 #a ,pet4 iii4 #af1 8,hav+ a good consci5ce1 t :]eas !y speak evil ( y1 z ( evil do]s1 !y may be a%am$ t falsely accuse y\r good conv]sation 9 ,*ri/40 ,,ii4 ,a good consci5ce is a consci5ce calm$ & quiet$1 t ha? gott5 an answ] to all *all5ges1 ! blood & resurrection ( ,jesus1 #a ,pet4 iii4 #ba4 ,& ?is we take to be meant "h4 ,! good consci5ce is ! consci5ce t is spr9kl$ ) ,*ri/'s blood1 f dead works1 to s]ve ! liv+ ,god1 ,heb4 ix4 #ad4 ,= ! guilty man t comes to ,*ri/1 & wa%es 9 ! f\nta9 op5$ = s91 ha? no m consci5ce ( s9s1 ,heb4 x4 #b4 ,& !re=e x is call$ a pure & clean consci5ce1 #b ,tim4 i4 #c1 8,i ?ank ,god1 :om ,i s]ve f my =efa!rs1 ) a pure consci5ce10 c42 ! /a9 ( guilt is tak5 away4 ,n[ ,i say1 fai? only gives ! answ] ( a good consci5ce4 ,! man t comes to ,*ri/ ha? an ill consci5ce1 :5 he ha? exam9$ himself accord+ to ! law1 & giv5 out fai?ful witness ( 8 own /ate & condition1 & accord+ly pron\nc$ s5t5ce1--a s5t5ce condemnatory4 ,he f9ds himself ly+ "u ,god's curse1 & s ! consci5ce f a judge turns a torm5tor1 & beg9s to anticipate hell1 & prev5t7#dgf7 ! execution ( wra?4 ,all ! _w _c answ] ?is *all5ge1 or absolve f ?is s5t5ce1 until fai? come & give a solid answ]1 t may be a gr\nd ( peace4 ,& its answ] is good & sure1 because x dips ! consci5ce 9 ! blood ( ! ,son ( ,god4 ,= ! blood ( bulls & ( goats c\ld n d x1 ! r$emption ( ! s\l 0 preci\s4 ,fai? puts ! s\l ov] head & e>s 9 ! f\nta9 op5$1 & x comes out l sn[1 or wool1 ?\gh x 7 l sc>let or crimson4 ,! law condemn$1 & ! consci5ce subscrib$ itself s9ful1 & conclud$ itself lo/ 9 s92 b fai? 9 ,*ri/ pleads be=e m]cy's ?rone1 :]e judgm5t & ju/ice also sit4 ,x pleads its cause ov] aga91 & gets ! =m] s5t5ce repeal$4 ,! consci5ce gave 9 ! *>ge aga9/ ! man1 b fai? sits d[n & writes ! dis*>ge2 & s he is z free z if all 8 debt 0 paid1 or nev] contract$4 ,fai? puts ! ,caution] 9 ! cr$itor's h&1 & goes free4 ,z ! law writes d[n a *>ge ( s9 & curses1 fai? sets aga9/ x z _m suff]+s 9 ,*ri/1 z _m bless+s 9 ! ,bless+ ( all nations4 ,& :5 ! consci5ce t condemn$ itself by fai? aga9 absolves itself1 ,o :at a calm1 :at a p]fect peace is x !n kept 96 ,:at a cont9ual fea/ do? x enjoy6 ,prov4 xv4 #ae4 ,make him nev] su* a great man 9 ! _w1 he w\ld utt]ly despise x1 & c\nt himself m bless$ 9 ! p>don ( s91 & ! fri5d%ip ( ,god1 ?an all ! enjoym5ts ( ?is _w4 ,he is bett] 9 "s respect ?an if he _h nev] s9n$1 = 8 s9 is1 z x 71 n be=e ,god4 ,& )al he ha? got n only acquittance f guilt1 b acqua9tance ) ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,bless+ ( ! nations1 & ! ,desire ( all ! families ( ! e>?4 ,n[ may he triumph & boa/ 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,:o %all condemn8 ,x is ,god t ju/ifies1 x is ,*ri/ t di$1 & is ris5 aga94 ,he may say ) ,david1 8,i w n fe>1 ?\gh my iniquities compass me ab\t20 & ) ,job1 8,if he cause quietness1 :o c give tr\ble80 ,we obs]ve !n t1 ,i4 ,be=e a man come to ,*ri/1 he has an ill consci5ce2 = ei!r he is at peace ) himself1 & absolves himself1 say+1 ,i %all h peace1 ?\gh ,i walk 9 ! abom9ations ( my he>t1 ,deut4 xxix4 #ai2 or he also says1 8,because ,i am innoc5t10 !re=e ,god w turn away 8 wra?1 ,j]4 ii4 #ce4 ,he cries peace1 peace1 :5 !re is no peace1 7,ezek4 xiii4 #aj47 & t is b a desp]ate condition1 & a bad consci5ce1 if any c be s call$4 ,?is is ! secure & se>$ consci5ce1 t ei!r do? n judge itself1 because a man ha? beat5 x fl9t h>d1 or is con/antly absolv+ itself ^u false gr\nds4 ,t is ! consci5ce t 9 all ! creation is ne>e/ ! desp]ate consci5ce1 t %all nev] h a good answ]4 ,8 s9 is b ly+ at ! door l ,ca9's1 & %all ent] 9 :5 judgm5t comes4 ,he is b flatt]+ himself 9 8 own eyes1 till 8 iniquity be f\nd hateful1 & till sudd5 de/ruction comes z an arm$ man4 ,look ^u ,deut4 xxix4 #bj1 & see su* a man's case4 ,!re is no peace = him1 ! ,"l w n pity nor sp>e him1 b p\r ^u him all ! curses ( ! law1 ev5 :5 he blesses himself 9 8 own eyes4 ,9 %ort1 he is su* z is awak5$ to see :]e he is1 & condemns himself accord+ to ! ^w2 & t is a bett] & a m hopeful consci5ce ?an ! =m]1 yet x is b an ill consci5ce4 ,consci5ce do? act its "p aright1 & 9 s f> x is good1 b ! man is b 9 a mis]able condition4 ,)al x gives su* a w\nd to ! s\l1 z none c be> x4 ,all ! sad affections :i* take up m5's spirits come 91 & ?is is ! worm :i* nev] dies 9 hell1 & ! fire :i* %all nev] be qu5*$4 ,ang]1 grief1 hatr$1 despair1 always dwell ) an ill consci5ce4 ,?is is bo? ! resemblance ( hell1 & ! sp>ks :i* come f t dev\r+ fire4 ,b1 ,,ii4 ,:5 ! tr\bl$ consci5ce1 toss$ up & d[n1 & look+ ^u all h&s = help1 & all refuge fail+ !m1 & no p]son c>+ = _! s\l1 :5 x gets once a look ( ,jesus1 & r[e? unto 8 %ore1 ,o :at a *ange6 ,he comm&s ! w9ds to calm1 & ! waves to cease1 & says unto him1 ,son1 be ( good com=t1 ?y s9s are =giv54 ,fai? f9ds 9 ,jesus ample gr\nds ( answ]+ all *all5ges1 ( sil5c+ all temptations1 ( ov]com+ all enemies1 & comm&s ! s\l to g into its place ( refuge4 8,return unto ?y re/1 ,o my s\l1 = ! ,"l ha? dealt b\ntifully ) !e10 c4 ,psal4 cxvi4 #g-i4 ,we %all n[ %ut up all ) ! application 9 "s uses4 ,use ,i4 ,we may le>n h5ce h[ few h a good consci5ce4 ,fai? is a r>e ?+1 b a good consci5ce is mu* r>]4 ,& "h we may notice1 #a4 ,t ! consci5ce :i* is dead & sleep+1 is n a good consci5ce3 e quiet & calm consci5ce is n a good "o4 ,ye may dream ov] y\r days ) ! fooli% virg9s1 & take re/ 9 a pleas+ delusion1 & cry peace1 peace1 & yet ! end ( x w be worse ?an ! beg9n+4 ,a consci5ce t acts n at all1 nor judges itself1 is1 z x 71 no consci5ce2 ei!r ignorance ha? bl9d$ x1 & keeps x 9 ! d>k1 or wick$ness ha? /opp$ its m\?4 ,y ?9k y\r consci5ce good because x tells y few ( y\r faults1 x tr\bles y n2 b t consci5ce mu/ once speak1 & d its (fice1 x may be 9 a worse "t = y4 #b4 ,x is n a good consci5ce t always speaks good1 & absolves ! man4 ,god may condemn :5 x absolves4 ,:5 ye walk accord+ to false pr9ciples & gr\nds1 & ei!r take a wrong rule1 or "k n h[ to apply ! rule to y\rselves1 %all ,god approve ( false judgm5t8 ,y\r consci5ce is err+ & deludes y4 ,b1 #a4 ,! good consci5ce is n only a quiet consci5ce1 b a quiet$ consci5ce4 ,x n only ha? peace1 b peace aft] tr\ble4 ,ye !n t h no peace1 b :at ye _h all y\r days1 x is b a m]e fancy4 ,! answ] ( a good consci5ce quiets ! di/emp]$ m9d1 x comes by ! spr9kl+ & wa%+ ( ,*ri/'s blood4 ,he t ha? peace on solid gr\nds ) ,god1 ha? once tak5 up 8 enmity aga9/ him4 #b4 ,! good consci5ce ha? be5 once an evil consci5ce1 :5 x met ) ! comm&4 ,! man has once be5 "u ! law1 be=e he came to fai?1 & exam9$ himself1 & 8 consci5ce condemn$ him z n righte\s1 & out ( ,*ri/4 ,ye !n t nev] exam9$ y\r /ate1 accord+ to ! p]fect & holy law1 & nev] judg$ y\rselves1 ye _c believe 9 ,jesus1 & s c h no good consci5ce4 #c4 ,! good consci5ce fl[s ne>e/ f fai? answ]+ ! *all5ges ( ! law4 ,"s h _h sore di/emp]s ( consci5ce1 & puddl+ ex]cises ( t]ror4 ,b h[ !y 7 eas$ or quiet$ !y _c tell1 b _! spr+-tide ebb$1 & !y bubbl$ no m4 ,x w5t away at w1 & did we> out ) "t4 ,?is is n a good consci5ce1 t kn[s n di/9ctly ! gr\nds ( fai? to oppose to ! law's condemnation4 ,"s turn to build cities ) ,ca91 & pass ! "t pleasantly1 or 9 "s bus9ess1 t !y may beguile _! *all5ges4 ,b ?is is n ! consci5ce t fai? makes good4 ,n[1 set ap>t all ^! :o d n exam9e !mselves at all1 nor judge !mselves1 b live 9 a gold5 dream1 :o h nev] be5 arraign$ be=e ,god's tribunal1 or summon$ by 8 deputy to appe> be=e 8 judgm5t-seat2 & jo9 unto ^! all p]sons :o1 judg+ !mselves1 take o!r rules ( absolution ?an ! ^w gives1 :o aft] trial absolve !mselves1 & )al ^?1 :o1 condemn+ !mselves1 yet flee n unto ?is city ( refuge1 ?is blood ( spr9kl+1 to get a solid answ] 9 ! ^w to all _! *all5ges1 & ,o h[ few are beh9d6 ,x is b z ! glean+ aft] ! v9tage4 ,nay1 _m believ]s h n a good consci5ce1 ?\gh !y h a "r to x1 because !y settle n !mselves on ! gr\nds ( fai?1 & g n on f fai? to fai?4 ,!re mu/ be "s s5se ( fai?1 be=e fai? answ] rightly1 & give peace to ! m9d4 ,use ,,ii4 ,ye see ! way to get a good consci5ce4 ,believe mu*1 & ma9ta9 y\r fai?4 ,x is z simple & poor a mi/ake z c befall a s\l4 ,ye ?9k because ye h n peace aft] y\r believ+1 !re=e x 0 n unfeign$ & true fai?3 & !re=e ye w n believe1 because ye _c get peace4 ,b believe t ye may h a good consci5ce4 ,w\ld ye "k y\r s9s are p>don$ be=e ye believe8 ,h[ preci\s %\ld fai? be unto y1 :5 by fai? ye may n only ov]come ! _w1 b1 z x 71 ov]come ,god 9 judg+1 t ! s\l may be ju/ifi$ :5 x is judg$8 ,ye w n get *all5ges7#dgg7 answ]$ by y\r own integrity & uprightness1 or by y\r p]=m+ ( duties4 ,no1 no1 ^! _c be suffici5t gr\nds ( y\r peace4 ,lay d[n ! solid & satisfy+ gr\nds ( fai?1 ( imput$ righte\sness1 & ( salvation by ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ?is %all be a f\ndation ( la/+ peace4 ,s5se makes n a good consci5ce1 !re is mu* lightness & vanity 9 x1 & ! rule x proce$s by is *angeable1 b fai? e/abli%es ! s\l1 & makes x n a%am$4 ,s]mon ,,xiii4 #a ,tim4 i4 #e4--8,n[ ! end ( ! comm&m5t10 c4 ,f\r?ly1 ,fai? purg+ ! consci5ce purifies ! he>t 7,acts xv4 #i471 & hope also purifies ! he>t 7#a ,john iii4 #c471 :i* is no?+ else b fai? 9 ! p]fection & vig\r ( x4 ,?is includes1 ,i4 ,t ! he>t 0 unclean be=e fai?4 ,,ii4 ,t fai? cleanses x1 & makes x pure4 ,b 8:o c say1 ,i h made my he>t pure 7,prov4 xx4 #i471 ,i am clean f my s980 ,is !re any man's he>t on ?is side ( "t1 :i* lodges n _m /range gue/s8 ,9 answ] to ?is we may obs]ve1 t !re is a legal purity1 & a gospel purity4 ,a legal purity is a s9c]e & full con=mity to ,god's holy w & comm&1 9 ?\ght1 affections1 incl9ations1 & actions1 &1 9 ?is s5se1 :o c say1 ,i h made my h&s clean8 ,! old corruption /icks to ! he>t & _c be ?or\ghly scrap$ out1 !re are _m lurk+ holes = uncleanness to be hid 94 ,corruption is engra9$ 9 him1 & x w n be ! "w ( "o day to *ange x4 ,! :ole head is sick1 & ! :ole body full ( sores4 ,all ! corn]s ( ! he>t are full ( fil?9ess & idols1 & ?\gh ! h\se be n[ sweep$ & g>ni%$1 & all ?+s look bett] 9 x1 yet !re are _m hidd5 places ( rott5ness undiscov]$1 & x is ! s\l's cont9ual ex]cise to purify itself z he is pure4 ,b evangelical purity & cleanness is t :i* ,god reconcil$ 9 ,*ri/ takes to be s1 & t :i* 9 ,*ri/ is accept$1 & is a f\nt ( 8 clean ,_s dwell+ 9 ! he>t4 ,! he>t =m]ly 0 a tr\bl$ f\nta91 t s5t out fil?y /reams1 z a puddle4 ,corruption 0 ! mud among ! affections & ?\ghts1 b n[ a pure he>t is l a cle> runn+ wat]1 clean & bright l cry/al4 ,n[ ?is purity consi/s 9 ! wa%+ ( reg5]ation1 & sanctification by ! ,_s ( hol9ess4 ,jesus ,*ri/ came bo? by wat] & blood1 #a ,john v4 #f4 ,he came by blood1 to spr9kle & purge ! consci5ce1 t x might h no m consci5ce ( s9s1 ,heb4 x4 #b1 ix4 #ad4 ,& he also came by wat]1 t is1 ! wa%+ & cleans+ virtue ( ! ,_s ( grace1 to purge & cleanse u f all fil?9ess ( ! fle% & _s4 ,!re are two ?+s 9 s9 t ,jesus came to de/roy1 ! guilt & (f5ce ( s91 :]eby ! s9n] is b\nd ov] to condemnation1 & lies "u ! ,judge's curse1 & ! spot ( s91 :i* also ,*ri/ came to de/roy4 ,he did bo? 9 8 own p]son1 & he is to p]fect ?is 9 u p]sonally1 :o 7 judicially reckon$ "o ) him1 ,rom4 vi4 #c-ab1 #a ,john iii4 #e4 ,n[ ,jesus ,*ri/ ha? come ) blood to spr9kle ! consci5ce f dead works1 & give x a good answ] to ! *all5ges ( ! law1 & an ill consci5ce4 ,& he ha? come likewise ) wat]1 to wa% & cleanse u f ! spots1 & fil?1 & p[] ( s94 ,! fir/ removes ! guilt1 ! latt] removes ! fil? ( s91 & bo? are done by fai?1 :i* is our victory ov] ! _w1 & ?is is ! way h[ fai? ov]comes ! _w by ! wat] & blood4 #a ,john v4 #d-f4 ,! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/ is hold5 by fai? ) a tw(old virtue ( cleans+1 f ! guilt1 & f ! fil? ( s91 & ?us cleanses u f all unrighte\sness1 #a ,john i4 #g4 ,accord+ to ! promise ( ! cov5ant 7,ezek4 xxxvi4 #be1 #bf471 ! application ( ! blood ( spr9kl+ ha? two effects4 ,"o is = ju/ification1 8ye %all be clean10 ano!r is1 8f all y\r fil?9ess & idols w ,i cleanse y10 t is sanctification4 ,i4 ,n[ ?is purity consi/s 9 ?is1 t ! pure he>t reg>ds n iniquity 9 ! inw>d man1 nor delights 9 s91 ,psal4 lxvi4 #ah4 ,he sets n up 8 idols 9 ,god's place1 ,ezek4 xxxvi4 #be4 ,! cleans+ ( ! he>t is f idols4 ,al?\gh he _c get himself purifi$ z ,*ri/ is pure1 & ?\gh iniquity be 9 8 he>t1 yet he reg>ds x n4 ,he looks n ^u x z a gue/ approv5 & accept$4 ,s9 may be an intrud+ gue/1 b s9 is n welcom$ ) all 8 he>t4 ,he d>e n take t pleasure 9 s9 t ano!r man w\ld d4 ,he ha? a worm t eats up 8 pleasure :5 he dep>ts f ,god1 or 8 ?\ghts g a-:or+ f him4 ,! unbeliev+ man's he>t is a h\se full ( idols1 b ! entry ( fai? by ,god's ,_s makes _! ,dagon to fall4 ,b1 ,,ii4 ,! pure he>t ha? mu* ( ! fil?9ess tak5 away t fill$ x be=e1 & s x is d5om9at$ f ! be/ "p4 ,x is wa%$ & cleans$ f a sea ( corruption1 & ! body ( s9 t did reign )9 ! he>t 0 =m]ly l an impure f\nta91 t s5t out no?+ b rott5 /9k+ wat]s4 ,unto him 7 all ?+s unclean1 = 8 he>t & consci5ce 0 defil$1 ,tit4 i4 #ae4 ,no?+ 0 pure to him1 x ran cont9ually 9 a /ream ( unclean ?\ghts & affections4 ,b n[ he is purifi$1 & to ! believ] 8all ?+s are pure30 ! ord9>y /ra9 & curr5t ( 8 ?\ghts & affections run m cle>ly free ( ! e>?ly quality !y _h1 m sublimat$1 m spiritualiz$1 & he is nam$ by t4 ,?\gh1 x may be1 temptation may tr\ble ! f\nta91 & make x run unclean & e>?ly1 yet x w settle aga91 & come into its own po/ure1 & ! dreg fall to ! bottom1 & ! clean wat] ( ! ,_s be ! pr$om9ant4 ,b a /&+ puddle w run f\l z long z x runs1 corruption goes ?r\gh all4 ,x is n a corn] ( ! he>t1 b ! :ole he>t4 ,,iii4 ,a pure he>t is l a runn+ f\nta91 if x be defil$1 x is always ca/+ out ! fil?1 & is ab\t return+ to a "r /ate4 ,b an impure he>t is l a /&+ puddle t keeps all x gets4 ,if by temptation ! pure he>t & affections be /irr$1 & ! fil? t is 9 ! bottom come up to ! brim1 x ha? no re/ nor peace 9 t condition1 b works x out aga91 & x ha? ?is advantage1 t x is pur] & cle>] aft] tr\bl+ nor7#dgh7 x 0 be=e4 ,= mu* ( ! fil? w\ld run out t _h be5 ly+ quiet be=e4 ,b an impure he>t keeps all1 & v5ts none4 ,if ye tr\ble x1 ye w raise an ill smell1 & :5 x settles1 x falls b to ! bottom aga91 & !re is z mu* to "w ^u ! next "t4 ,9 a ^w1 ! believ] :5 he s9s1 & 8 he>t goes wrong1 he weeps ov] 8 he>t1 & has no peace till x be cleans$4 ,he wa%es 9 ! f\nta9 ( ,*ri/'s blood4 ,:5 a natural transgression gets up1 he sets himself aga9/ x & ! root ( x bo?1 & be>s d[n ! orig9al corruption1 :i* is ! f\nta9 ( all s9 7,psal4 li4 #e71 & at e desc5t he br+s away some?+ ( t puddle4 ,he is ^u ! gr[+ h& by ! ex]cise ( fai? & rep5tance4 ,look ^u him aft] he has se5 & be5 s5sible ( 8 s9s1 & ye w\ld say x is n ! man ye saw4 ,he hates s9 m ?an he did =m]ly4 ,we also notice1 ,,iv4 ,t purity is s9c]ity & uprightness 7,james iv4 #h71 8,purify y\r he>ts1 ye d\ble m9d$40 ,hypocrisy is fil?9ess & abom9able to ,god4 ,he !n is a s9c]e man1 t ha? any hone/y ( he>t t[>d ,god4 ,:5 8 actions are n "r1 8 he>t do? n approve !m1 ,rom4 vii4 ,:5 he _c come up to 8 duty1 8 desire comes be=e p]=mance4 ,a s9c]e man ha? a respect to all ,god's comm&m5ts4 ,v4 ,! pure man is /ill purify+ himself 8ev5 z ,god is pure40 ,z he :o ha? call$ him is holy1 s he is holy 9 all mann] ( conv]sation4 ,he nev] ?9ks he is clean en\gh1 & s he aspires aft] great] purity1 & is nam$ a sa9t1 r f 8 aim & endeav\r1 ?an f 8 atta9m5t4 ,he cries1 unclean1 unclean1 am ,i1 & holy1 holy1 ,"l ,god1 art ?\4 ,he ha? tak5 up 8 lodg+ ne> ! op5$ f\nta91 & dwells !re1 nev] to remove !nce1 till he h 8 robes clean & :ite 9 ! blood ( ! ,lamb4 ,no unclean ?+ c ent] into heav51 & he is trimm+ himself aga9/ t day1 & sett+ ap>t all sup]fluity ( naught9ess1 & fil?9ess1 & /ill all 8 righte\sness is z m5/ru\s rags4 ,he is cleans+ 8 h\se1 e day ca/+ out some?+1 se>*+ out all ! corn]s ( x1 le/ ! unclean ?+1 & ! ,babyloni% g>m5t be hid4 ,8 patt]n is to walk ev5 z ,*ri/ walk$1 #a ,john ii4 #f4 ,n[ fai? & a good consci5ce h influ5ce on ?is purify+ ! he>t4 ,i4 ,because fai? lays hold ^u ! cleans+ virtue ( ,*ri/'s blood4 ,x applies ,jesus ,*ri/ :o came by wat] & blood1 & 8 blood purges ! consci5ce f dead works1 to s]ve ! liv+ ,god4 ,! blood t 0 (f]$ up by ! et]nal ,_s1 ( h[ great virtue mu/ x be :5 appli$ to ! he>t & consci5ce1 ,heb4 ix4 #ad4 ,no wond] x makes t l wool :i* 0 =m]ly l sc>let4 ,n[ fai? 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ applies t blood4 ,x is ! v h& t spr9kles x4 ,fai? takes up h\se beside ! op5$ f\nta91 & dwells !re4 ,fai? takes ,jesus = sanctification z well z ju/ification1 #a ,cor4 i4 #cj4 ,fai? looks ^u a judicial union ) ,*ri/ crucifi$1 & sees 8 p]fect (f]+ once (f]$ to sanctify all1 & !re=e makes cont9ual applications ) ,david1 8,purge me ) hyssop1 & ,i %all be clean1 wa% me1 & ,i %all be :it] ?an ! sn[40 ,,ii4 ,fai? purifies ! he>t1 because x lays hold on ! promises1 & makes use ( ! ^w1 #b ,cor4 vii4 #a4 ,fai? hav+ su* promises1 cleanses ! man f all fil?9ess ( ! fle% & _s4 ,! prop] ord] ( fai? is ! ^w1 & ! ^w is ! tru? by :i* we are sanctifi$ & made clean1 ,john xvii4 #ag4 ,!re are _m preci\s promises ( sanctification & hol9ess1 & fai? draws ! virtue ( purify+ ! he>t out ( ! promises1 & applies ! promise to 8 impure he>t1 & x is purg$4 ,,iii4 ,fai? purifies ! he>t also by provocation & up/irr+1 9 z f> z x gives ! answ] ( a good consci5ce4 ,= ! man :o ha? gott5 a solid answ] to all 8 objections 9 ,*ri/'s blood1 & ha? ! cont9ual fea/ ( joy & peace 9 believ+1 ,o h[ w he abhor himself1 & rep5t 9 du/ & 9 a%es6 ,fai? takes up ,god's hol9ess & purity1 & loa!s itself ) ,job1 & cries1 unclean4 ,! believ] w ?us reason & conclude1--%all ,i any m delight & live 9 s91 s9ce ,i am dead unto x by ,jesus ,*ri/8 ,rom4 vi4 #a1 #b4 ,he falls 9 ) ! beauties ( hol9ess1 & s _c abide 8 own4 ,fai? begets hope1 & hope purifies ! he>t4 ,%all !n ! man :o expects to see ,god1 & be a citiz5 ( ! new ,j]usalem1 :]e no unclean ?+ c ent]1 %all he walk 9 8 =m] lu/s1 l ! wick$ _w1 & n make himself ready = ! cont9u+ city he goes to1 & adorn himself = ! company ( ! bless$ ,god & angels8 ,let u n[ conclude1 by apply+ all :i* ha? be5 said 9 "s uses4 ,use ,i4 ,we may see f :at ha? be5 h9t$1 h[ little fai? is among y4 ,fai? purifies ! he>t1 b if ye exam9e y\rselves1 y\r he>ts w be f\nd unclean1 & su* z ! ,holy ,gho/ _c dwell 94 ,! temple 9 :i* ,god's ,holy ,_s resides mu/ t\* no unclean ?+1 #b ,cor4 vi4 #af1 #ag4 ,are n _m m5's corruptions rank & lively8 ,unclean h&s are an infallible demon/ration ( an unclean he>t1 ,james iv4 #h4 ,^! ?+s :i* proce$ out ( ! he>t may tea* y :at is )9 ! he>t4 ,! /reams may let y "k :at is 9 ! f\nta9 ,m>k vii4 #ae-bb1 ,james iii4 #aa1 #ab4 ,:at ne$ ye any m pro( ( y\rselves8 ,s9n]s1 look to y\r h&s1 & y\r outw>d man1 & le>n f !m to "k y\r he>ts4 ,^! ?+s proce$ out ( ! he>t & defile ! :ole man4 ,! pr(anity ( ! mo/ "p ( m5's practices1 curs+ & swe>+ c41 is a bitt] /ream t _c proce$ f a good f\nta94 ,x is a wond] h[ ! _w satisfy !mselves ) a dream ( fai?4 ,:at influ5ce ha? y\r fai? _h ^u y\r he>t & conv]sation8 ,are ye n z e>?ly & worldly z ev]1 z unclean z ev]8 ,ye ?9k y\r he>ts good1 b if y\r conv]sation be n good1 y\r he>ts are n good4 ,w any p]son ?9k 8 s9s are p>don$1 :5 he wall[s 9 !m8 ,d !y believe !y %all obta9 ! remission ( ^! s9s !y are n purg+ !mselves f8 ,no1 no1 ! blood & wat] mu/ g toge!r & ! ,_s's sanctify+ ) ,*ri/'s ju/ify+4 ,use ,,ii4 ,! *ildr5 ( ,god may h5ce ga!r ! gr\nd & reason ( _! little progress 9 sanctification4 ,:y are y\r he>ts s unclean1 & :y is !re s mu* corruption yet liv+ 9 y\r ?\ghts & affections1 t x _c keep )9 ! he>t1 b1 z a full f\nta91 mu/ run out 9 /reams ( ext]nal actions8 ,x is ev5 ?is1 ye d n believe mu*1 & ?\gh ?is be told y1 yet ye w n believe x2 ye take ways ( y\r own to purge out y\r corruptions1 & x w n d4 ,all y\r resolutions1 pray]s1 sad exp]i5ces1 c41 are ( no m virtue ?an ! blood ( bulls & goats4 ,ye mu/ !n apply ! blood ( ! ,son ( ,god1 :i* 0 (f]$ up by ! et]nal ,_s4 ,x is b a poor fancy to susp5d believ+ till ye see a pure he>t4 ,h[ %all ye get a pure he>t8 ,is x n folly to =be> plant+ till ye see fruits1 or to pluck up y\r tree because x be>s n ! fir/ day8 ,abide 9 ,*ri/1 & ye %all br+ =? mu* fruit4 ,believe1 & believe1 & believe aga91 till fai? be answ]$ by a good consci5ce1 till t sweet e*o be giv5 unto ! ,"l's com=t+ voice1 8,?y s9s1 :i* are _m1 are =giv5 !e40 ,be mu* 9 lay+ hold ^u ! preci\s promises1 & !n y\r he>t %all fall out ( love ) ?is pres5t evil _w1 & %all reli% spiritual ?+s4 ,b :o w believe ?is report8 ,ye g away conv9c$ t ?is is ! only way to purify y\rselves1 & yet ye cont9ue puddl+ 9 y\r old way4 ,may ,god p]suade y\r he>ts to d bett]4 ,s]mon ,,xiv4 #a ,tim4 i4 #e4--8,n[ ! end ( ! comm&m5t10 c4 ,fif?ly1 ,fai? purg+ ! consci5ce1 & purify+ ! he>t1 works by love4 ,love is ! fruit ( fai?4 ,love is ! /ream t fl[s out ( a pure he>t & a good consci5ce4 ,by love1 we mean pr9cipally love to ,god1 or ,jesus ,*ri/1 & !n love to ! sa9ts next to our ,savi\r4 ,?is is (t5 m5tion$ 9 scripture1 8,hope make? n a%am$1 7,rom4 v4 #e7 because ! love ( ,god is %$ abroad 9 y\r he>ts by ! ,holy ,gho/40 ,?is love is ! consequ5ce ( ! peace :i* a ju/ifi$ man obta9s by fai?1 ,rom4 v4 #a1 #b2 #b ,cor4 v4 #ad4 ,! con/ra9+ love ( ,*ri/ fl[s f ?is gr\nd1 t a man judges ,*ri/ to h di$ = him1 f fai?'s tak+ up ( ,*ri/ 9 t noble expression ( 8 love1 7,john v4 #dj1 #db47 8,& ye w n come unto me t ye may h life4 ,i "k y1 t ye h n ! love ( ,god 9 y40 ,fai? works by love4 ,love is fai?'s h& put out 9 action = ,*ri/1 & z ! m9d comm&s ! outw>d man1 :e!r x w or n1 s do? fai? comm& love1 ,eph4 iii4 #ag4 ,! root+ & build+ up 9 love is a fruit ( ,*ri/'s dwell+ 9 ! he>t by fai?4 ,love is ! bran* t gr[s 9 fai?'s root4 ,^! are (t5 jo9$ toge!r1 & compreh5d ! sub/ance ( ! law & gospel1 #a ,tim4 i4 #ad1 #b ,tim4 i4 #ac4 ,fai? fulfils ! ob$i5ce to ! gospel1 & love is ! fulfill+ ( ! :ole law1 7,rom4 xiii4 #aj7 s t fai? leads a man back aga9 to ! comm&1 t he fl$ to fai? f4 ,fai? ha? reconcil$ !m & tak5 up ! diff]5ce4 ,we %all !n %[ h[ fai? & a good consci5ce & a pure he>t contribute to love4 ,fir/1 ,fai? is ! eye & s5se ( ! s\l to take up ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,no?+ is lov$ b z x is kn[n & appreh5d$ to be good4 ,! affections ( !mselves are bl9d1 & _c g =? b z l$ by ! direction ( fai?4 ,fai? is ! m9d to pres5t love's object4 ,! _w sees no beauty nor =m 9 ! comm&s1 t !y %\ld desire !m4 ,ev5 ,jesus ,*ri/ himself is b fooli%ness to a natural m9d1 he nei!r kn[s 8 ne$ ( him1 nor ,*ri/'s suitabl5ess to 8 ne$4 ,b fai? is ! fir/ op5+ ( ! eyes1 :5 we are turn$ f d>kness to light1 & f ! p[] ( s9 & ,satan unto ,god1 ,acts xxvi4 #ah4 ,*ri/ becomes ! believ]'s wisdom1 righte\sness1 sanctification1 & r$emption1 #a ,cor4 i4 #cj4 ,! day spr+ f on high visits !m :o sit 9 d>kness1 to guide _! feet 9 ! way ( peace1 ,luke i4 #gh1 #gi4 ,! light ( ! k ( ! glory ( ,god %9+ 9 ! face ( ! ,sun ( righte\sness1 do? arise & %9e into _! he>ts4 ,! man sees himself 9 a dang]\s condition1 & says1 ,oh ,i :]e am ,i8 ,& fai? discov]s1 on ! o!r h&1 all ?+s 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus suitable to su* a case4 ,he sees no?+ b vanity1 empt9ess1 & mis]y1 s91 & condemnation 9 ! creature1 he sees grace1 m]cy1 hol9ess1 righte\sness & free salvation 9 ,*ri/4 ,set ^! beside "o ano!r1 & judge ye if ! s\l _c *oose to run out 9 affection & long+ desire4 ,oh6 says he1 to be "o ) him4 ,fai? pres5ts all ! motives & attractives ( ! he>t1 & !n !re ne$s no m to make x love4 ,fai? discov]s a man's self unto himself1 & lets him see all mis]y )91 complete woe )9 doors1 & x holds =? bread )\t ! ports7#dgi7 = ! sa9t1 & salvation = ! lo/4 ,x br+s 9 an amiable p]son1 :o is fair] ?an ! *ildr5 ( m51 :o is all love1 & ha? no spot 9 him4 ,is x n a sweet ^w1 a ,r$eem] to captives1 a ,savi\r to s9n]s8 ,& w n ! s\l rise up1 & g =? out ( itself8 ,& w x n *oose to flit7#dhj7 unto him :o is ! desire ( all nations8 ,w x n g unto him = food & clo?+8 ,love !n is ! s\l's j\rney & motion t[>ds ,jesus1 :om fai? ha? br\ght 9 su* a good report (4 ,b1 ,secondly4 ,:5 fai? ha? giv5 ! answ] ( a good consci5ce1 & br\ght ,jesus ne>] h& to ! s\l1 or ! s\l ne>] unto him1 !n love is /rong]1 & gr[s l a fire t _m wat]s _c qu5*4 ,x is l jeal\sy1 t is cruel z ! grave1 _m floods _c dr[n x4 ,union is ! gr\nd ( love1 union 9 nature1 or sympa?y1 or lik5ess1 is ! gr\nd ( affection4 ,accord+ z fai? br+s ,*ri/ ne>] to ! he>t1 ! flame increases4 ,all ?+s are desir$ & lov$ z good1 b m desir$1 z n only good 9 !mselves1 b good unto u4 ,gold 9 ! ,indies w n mu* move ! he>t1 b br+ x hi!r1 & ye %all see :o loves x4 ,! fir/ act ( fai? puts a man 9 great ne$ ( a ,savi\r1 & discov]s a possibility ( r$emption ?r\gh ,jesus1 & 9 s f> he is lov$4 ,b :5 once fai? has gone t l5g? z to make a good consci5ce1 & to calm & sil5ce ! woes ( a tr\bl$ m9d1 by ! actual application ( t desir$ possible r$emption1 & :5 x c p>ticul>ly apply ! common salvation1 ,o !n :at burn+ affection6 8,:o is a ,god l unto !e1 :o p>done? iniquity1 & passe/ by ! transgression ( 8 h]itage1 because he delights 9 m]cy80 8,:om h ,i 9 heav5 b !e8 & !re is none ^u e>? t ,i desire besides !e40 8,i w love ! ,"l1 because he ha? he>d my voice1 ,i w call ^u him s long z ,i live10 z if x _h nev] lov$ be=e4 ,!y w love mu* to :om mu* is =giv54 ,love1 )\t su* a fai?1 is full ( jeal\sies & suspicions1 b :5 fai? ha? br\ght 9 ,*ri/ to dwell 9 ! he>t1 !n x is root$ & built up 9 love1 7,eph4 iii4 #ag7 & !n p]fect love ca/s out fe>1 #a ,john iv4 #ah4 ,love be=e su* an assurance1 is b a torm5t+ love1 & ha? mu* fe> 9 x1 say+1 8,oh ,i may want him1 & !n ,i w be m mis]able ?an if ,i _h n kn[n him40 ,b fai?1 giv+ ! answ] ( a good consci5ce1 ca/s out horror & fe>1 & !n p]fects love1 & ! s\l !n closes ) ,*ri/ z a ,m$iator & fri5d1 & closes ) ,god z a m]ciful ,fa!r1 n[ reconcil$ unto him ?r\gh ,*ri/1 & n any m z a /]n or sev]e ,judge4 ,b1 ,?irdly4 ,:5 fai? ha? purifi$ ! he>t1 & cleans$ ! affections1 !n ! s\l burns ) a pur] flame ( affection & zeal to ,god1 & is1 z x 71 deliv]$ f ! e>?ly weight put ^u x4 ,:5 ! he>t is purifi$1 love is l ! flame1 :]eas1 if he be n s purg$1 !re may be "s heat & fire lat5t 9 ! a%es1 cov]$ ) corruption4 ,b a pure he>t is a spiritual he>t1 & m9ds spiritual ?+s1 7,col4 iii4 #a7 & x is a he>t go+ back unto its own place1 ,*ri/ ha? t\*$ x ) 8 own he>t1 & ) 8 salvation1 & x looks aye7#dha7 sure to him 9 ! heav5s4 ,! love ( ! _w is inconsi/5t ) ! love ( ! ,fa!r1 #a ,john ii4 #ae4 ,! love ( ! _w plucks ! he>t d[nw>d1 & ! lu/s ( ! fle% are s _m weights ^u ! believ]1 t he c n m\nt up 9 a spiritual cl\d ( div9e affection to ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,b ! pure & spiritual he>t is n[ m ref9$1 & deliv]$ f ^! imp$im5ts1 & x is l a pure lamp ( oil burn+ upw>d4 ,:5 a man's he>t is engag$ to any ?+ ( ?is _w1 love _c be p]fect4 ,= love is a man's ma/]1 & no man c s]ve two ma/]s4 ,s]mon ,,xv4 ,matt4 vi4 #cc4--8;,b seek ye fir/ ! k+dom ( ,god & 8 righte\sness10 c4 ,?is is a "p ( ,*ri/'s long s]mon4 ,he is dissuad+ 8 disciples & ! p f c>nal c>efulness & worldly m9d$ness4 ,! s]mon holds out ! ,*ri/ian's div]se aspects t[>ds spiritual & ext]nal ?+s4 ,:at is ! ,*ri/ian's disposition 9 reg>d to ! _w1 h[ %\ld he look ^u food1 raim5t1 & all ?+s necess>y 9 ?is life8 8,be c>eful = no?+40 8,take no ?\ght = y\r life1 :at ye %all eat1 or dr9k10 c4 8,seek !m n z y\r *ief good40 ,b :at is 8 disposition t[>ds spiritual & et]nal ?+s1 & h[ ought ye to look ^u !m8 8,seek !m1 set y\r he>t ^u !m1 look ^u !m z y\r treasure1 & :]e y\r treasure is1 let y\r he>t be !re also40 ,s !n y see "h two call+s & employm5ts ( a man 9 ! _w1--two univ]sal call+s t compreh5d all m51 "o natural to u1 & unlawful1 ! o!r div9e1 & lawful1 ! "o pagani%1 ! o!r ,*ri/ian4 ,:at is ! employm5t ( all m5 out ( ,*ri/8 ,!re are _m diff]5t call+s & employm5ts among m54 ,"o sp5ds 8 "t & ?\ghts "o way1 & ano!r ano!r way1 b all ( !m agree 9 "o g5]al1 :atev] !y are3 ,_! he>t is "h4 ,! ?\ghts !y h are b\nd$ & circumscrib$ 9 ?is pres5t _w4 ,!y are c>eful = no?+ else b :at conc]ns _! back & belly17#dhb7 or _! "n & cr$it4 ,take ! be/ ( !m1 ^: employm5t seems mo/ ab/ract$ f ! common affairs & di/ractions among m51 yet _! affections run no high] ?an ?is pres5t _w4 ,on ! o!r h&1 :at %\ld be ! ex]cise & employm5t ( a ,*ri/ian8 ,x is ev5 ?is1 :atev] he be1 or :atev] 8 occupation be among m51 he drives a high] trade ) heav51 t %\ld take him up4 ,! _w gets b 8 sp>e h\rs4 ,he is ^u a m noble & high project4 ,he aspires aft] a k+dom4 ,8 he>t is above :]e ,*ri/ is1 & :]e 8 treasure is4 ,& ^! ?+s exhau/ 8 affections & pa9s4 ,*ri/ ,jesus once takes ! man's he>t (f ^! bas] ?+s1 t are n wor?y ( an immortal _s1 let be7#dhc7 a _s :o is a p>tak] ( a div9e nature4 ,b because ! creature _c be satisfi$ )9 itself1 its happ9ess dep5ds ^u some?+ )\t itself1 7& ?is speaks out ! vanity ( ! creature1 & some?+ ( ,god1 t is peculi> to him1 to be self suffici5t17 !re=e ,*ri/ *anges ! object ( ! he>t1 & fixes ! _s ^u a nobl] & div9e ex]cise4 ,s9ce ! _s ( a man _c abide )9 doors )\t />v+1 x mu/ run out ^u some?+1 !re=e ,jesus ,*ri/ ha? describ$ its b\nds & way1 its end & p]iod4 ,be=e1 a man s\ght _m ?+s1 because n "o 0 satisfy+1 t ! want ( "o might be suppli$ by ano!r2 & !re=e he 0 nev] ne> ! bord]s ( cont5tm5t & happ9ess1 because /ill a ?\s& ?+s are want+4 ,b n[1 ,*ri/ puts ! s\l ^u a satisfy+ & self suffici5t object4 ,& "h ! /reams ( affection may run 9 "o curr5t1 & ne$ n divide or g contr>y ways4 ,fir/3 ,we h "h !n ! ,*ri/ian's call+ & employm5t 9 ?is _w1 oppos$ to ! c>efulness & worldly m9d$ness ( ! m5 ( ?is _w1 8,seek ye ! k+dom ( ,god40 ,secondly3 ,8 enc\ragem5t & success 9 two ?+s1 "o is express$1 ! o!r impli$4 ,t :i* is express$1 is seek+ ! k+dom ( ,god1 ( grace & glory4 ,if ye seek ?is k+dom1 all temporal ?+s %all be laid to y\r h&1 all ^! ?+s t ye ne$ 8%all be add$ unto y40 ,! o!r import$ is1 ye %all get ! k+dom :o seek x4 ,= ! words1 8add$ unto y10 suppose ! fir/ & pr9cipal int5t to be gott54 ,!n ! ,*ri/ian's success & enc\ragem5t is ?is1 ye %all h ! ?+ ye seek & m also4 ,x 0 said to ,solomon1 8,because ?\ ha/ s\ght wisdom1 !re=e ?\ %alt get all o!r ?+s40 ,because1 ,o ,*ri/ian1 ?\ s\ght ! k+dom ( ,god1 & n ?is pres5t _w :i* ,satan is pr9ce (1 !re=e ?\ %alt get accord+ to ?y ^w1 & ?\ %alt also get :at ?\ ask$ n1 #a ,k+s iii4 #aa-ac4 ,he ha? success 9 ! ma9 bus9ess1 & !re is a sup]plus besides1 "s accession to 8 portion1 t comes ( w1 s to speak4 ,! k+dom ( ,god 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t is sometimes re/rict$ to ! elect1 ! ^w ( ! gospel1 & ! adm9i/ration ( x1 by ! ,_s ( grace 9 ! he>ts ( 8 p4 ,?is is frequ5tly call$ 8! k+dom ( heav510 & 8( ,god10 ,mat?4 xiii4 #cc4 ,sometimes ! k+dom ( ,god is tak5 = ! /ate ( grace1 a new pr9ciple ( spiritual life1 t gr[s up to ! p]fect day1 & ?is k+dom is )9 u1 ,luke xvii4 #ba4 ,x is tak5 also = heav51 ! k+dom ( glory1 ,luke xxii4 #af4 ,bo? ^! mu/ be s\ght aft]1 7,luke xii4 #ca47 & receiv$1 7,luke xviii4 #ag47 & mu/ suff] viol5ce1 ,mat?4 xi4 #ab4 ,! righte\sness !re( may be tak5 = ! righte\sness ( ,god by fai?1 ,rom4 x4 #c1 *ap4 iii4 #ba1 #bb1 #b ,cor4 v4 #ba1 ,rom4 iv4 #aa1 #ac1 ,rom4 ix4 #cj1 *ap4 x4 #f1 ,heb4 xi4 #g1 ,phil4 iii4 #i4 ,we w\ld obs]ve "h3 ,i4 ,t ! ,*ri/ian 8 "n & occupation is to be a want] & a seek]4 ,,ii4 ,! great ex]cise & employm5t he %\ld h 9 ?is _w1 t :i* %\ld swall[ up 8 affections1 ?\ghts1 & endeav\rs1 %\ld be ! k+dom ( ,god & 8 righte\sness1 :i* is cle>ly express$ 9 ?ree ?+s3 #a4 ,8 fir/ & *ief c>e %\ld be to be at peace ) ,god1 & to be adorn$ ) ,*ri/'s righte\sness2 #b4 ,to h ! k+dom ( ,god )9 him1 a ?rone ( judgm5t erect$ = ,*ri/ to rule ! :ole man1 by 8 ,_s accord+ to ! ^w2 #c4 ,to be made an heir "h1 & a possessor h]eaft]1 ( ! ev]la/+ k+dom ( glory2 #d4 ,no man c ei!r be a subject ( ,god's graci\s k+dom "h1 or 8 glori\s k+dom h]eaft]1 )\t ! imput$ righte\sness ( ! ,son ( ,god1 & :oev] seeks righte\sness mu/ also seek ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,^! are jo9$ toge!r1 & !re is a great opposition betwe5 seek+ ( ! _w1 & seek+ grace & glory4 ,:oev] is c>eful 9 ^! ?+s _c be dilig5t "h4 ,b r seek ! k+dom ( ,god 7,luke xii4 #ca7 also implies1 #e4 ,t :atev] a man be1 or 8 pr(ession be1 except he seek ?is way ( righte\sness1 & yield himself unto ,god's k+dom ( grace1 & unless ,*ri/ rule 9 him1 he is b a pagan1 or infidel ,g5tile1 9 ,god's acc\nt4 ,we return to ! fir/ ( ^!1 namely3 #a/4 ,t ! ,*ri/ian is a seek]4 ,?is is ! ord9>y description ( a *ild ( ,god1 ,psal4 xxiv4 #f1 ,psal4 xxvii4 #h4 ,_m1 at ?is "t1 call !mselves ,seek]s47#dhd7 ,!y pr(ess !y seek a true *ur*1 & seek ord9ances purely disp5s$1 b f9d none4 ,b ! *ild ( ,god1 ! good ,*ri/ian t seeks accord+ to ,*ri/'s appo9tm5t1 seeks n ^! ?+s z if !y 7 n1 b he seeks ,god 9 ord9ances1 he seeks ,*ri/ 9 ! *ur*1 he seeks grace & glory1 hon\r & immortality1 & et]nal life4 ,he is 9 ! *ur*1 he ha? ! ord9ances rightly adm9i/]$1 yet he wants ! mo/ "p1 till he f9d ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 all ^!4 ,_m seek corn1 w9e1 or any worldly good ?+1 say+1 8,:o w %[ u any good80 ,fie ^u su* a lax & indiff]5t _s1 t ha? no discretion or s5se ( ?+s t are good1 t sees n "o ?+ ne$ful1 & no m good ?an is necess>y4 ,b ! *ild ( ,god is a seek] diff]5t f ^! also1 he seeks ! fav\r & c\nt5ance ( ,god1 ,psal4 iv4 #f1 #g4 ,he seeks wisdom above all ?+s1 ,prov4 ii4 #d4 ,he seeks b "o good ?+1 because !re is b "o good ?+ necess>y4 ,! seek+ ,*ri/ian is a want]1 "o t ha? no?+1 & f9ds x s4 ,he wants1 & kn[s he wants1 else he w\ld nev] seek4 ,:at wants he8 ,nay1 r ask1 :at ha? he8 ,x may soon be told :at he ha?1 b x is h>d to tell :at he wants4 ,look :at he ha?1 & ye f9d little or no?+1 & !re=e ye may conclude he wants all ?+s4 ,! text tells :at he wants3 7#a7 ,he wants righte\sness2 7#b7 ,he wants grace2 7#c7 ,he wants glory1 & ha? no "r to x4 ,m5 seek n :at !y c>ry f ! womb4 ,!re=e all m5 h come into ! _w ) ?ree great wants4 7#a47 ,ye want righte\sness4 ,ye _c /& be=e ,god 9 ! t]ms ( /rict ju/ice4 ,!re is no?+ ye h1 or c d1 b x is a m5/ru\s clo?1 ,isa4 lxiv4 #f4 ,all y\r religion & pray]s w nev] comm5d y to ,god's holy ju/ice4 ,! scripture ha? pass$ ?is s5t5ce ^u y all1 8,!re is none righte\s1 no n "o10 ,rom4 iii4 #aj4 ,! righte\sness t ! law ( ,god requires is p]fect1 & complete1 & exact4 ,ei!r lay d[n ! :ole sum1 or if x want a f>?+ x is no paym5t4 ,keep all ! n9e comm&s1 b if ye break ! t5? ! n9e w n suffice4 ,n[ all ( y h s9n$ & corrupt$ y\r ways1 & x is impossible to make up ! want4 ,z ! r$emption ( ! s\l is preci\s & ceases = ev]1 s ! brok5 & dyv\r7#dhe7 man hav+ become a bankrupt1 %all nev] make up or pay 8 debt to all et]nity4 ,he ha? once brok5 ! comm&1 & all y\r keep+ aft]w>ds w n /& = ! ob$i5ce ye %\ld always h giv5 to x4 ,!re=e s9n]s ( ! po/]ity ( ,adam1 & wret*$ m5 by nature1 see ?is great want & impossibility to recov] x 9 y\rselves4 7#b47 ,ye likewise want all grace by nature4 ,!re is no delusion m ord9>y ?an ?is1 t ! _w ?9ks grace is v common4 ,b believe x1 ,sirs1 t all m5 came f ! womb )\t grace1 get x z ye w4 ,look :at ! scripture speaks ( ! :ole race ( ,adam1 8,!re is no fe> ( ,god be=e _! eyes10 ,rom4 iii4 #ah4 ,!y are )\t ,*ri/1 )\t hope1 & )\t ,god 9 ! _w1 ali5s f ! cov5ants ( promise1 ,eph4 ii4 #a-c1 #ab4 ,let grace be z common z c be1 yet all ( y once want$ x4 ,ye h x n by bir?1 nor by education1 nor by baptism4 ,ye ?9k p]haps a baptiz$ s\l _c be graceless1 b "k x = a tru? t ye h nei!r legal righte\sness nor evangelical hol9ess4 ,all ( y h w(ully fall5 f righte\sness1 & !re=e ye lie1 ) ,adam's po/]ity1 )\t hope 9 ! _w ,grace & tru? mu/ come f above by ,jesus ,*ri/ ,grace & glory are ! gifts ( ,god4 7#c47 ,! s9n] also comes %ort ( ! glory ( ,god1 ,rom4 iii4 #bc4 ,all s9n]s are born heirs ( hell & wra?1 )\t ! hope ( happ9ess4 ,!re is none born ) a title to ! k+dom ( heav51 or any "r to x4 ,man 9 8 fall lo/ 8 "r to et]nal life & immortality1 & ha? pur*as$ a doleful "r to ! ,"l's wra? & to hell fire4 ,ye ?9k x /range t any *ri/5$ or baptiz$ p]son %\ld be damn$1 b ! scripture kn[s no diff]5ce4 8,nei!r circumcision nor uncircumcision availe? any ?+1 b a new creature1 & fai? :i* worke? by love40 ,nei!r to be a memb] ( ! visible *ur* nor a pagan avails any ?+1 8= all h s9n$ & come %ort ( ! glory ( ,god40 ,n[ :at h ye s9ce ye want righte\sness8 ,ye want grace & ye want glory1 & 9 ! place ( ^! ye h unrighte\sness1 all s91 all ,god's curses & wra?1 & ?is makes up complete mis]y4 ,9 a ^w1 ye want ,god & ,*ri/1 & ?is is all1 & en\gh = all1 ,eph4 ii4 #ab4 ,ye h1 by nature1 m sibness7#dhf7 ) ,satan1 & ne>] relation to him1 ?an to ,god1 & if ye want ,god1 :at c ye h beside8 ,y\r abundance is want4 ,z all ?+s are !irs :o are ,*ri/'s1 s no?+ is !irs :o are n ,god's4 ,9 %ort1 !re is n 9 all ! creation su* a mis]able creature z man1 :om ,god ha? magnifi$ & exalt$ above ! angels1 & ! re/ ( ! works ( 8 h&s4 ,n[ all m5 want ^!1 b no man kn[s ?is b ! ,*ri/ian1 ^: eyes ,*ri/ ha? op5$1 & to :om he ha? giv5 eye salve4 ,laodicea 0 bl9d & saw n1 b %e ?\ght %e 0 ri* en\gh1 :5 %e _h no?+1 ,rev4 iii4 #ag1 #ah4 ,! man1 :o w disc\rse well on all ! mis]ies ( ?is life1 & human infirmities1 may be ignorant ( ^! ?+s4 ,!re is no man b kn[s "s want4 ,b :at is x he misses8 ,no?+ b :at conc]ns 8 pres5t be+ & well be+ 9 ?is _w1 & s ! _w may supply x4 ,b ! ,*ri/ian wants some?+ ?is va9 _w w n make up4 8,:om h ,i 9 heav5 b !e8 ,& !re is none ^u ! e>? ,i desire beside !e10 says ! s\l t ha? f\nd ,god4 ,& :om want ,i 9 heav5 b !e8 7,psal4 lxxiii4 #be1 #bf7 says ! s\l t seeks ,god4 ,he wants ,god's fav\r1 & ! light ( 8 reconcil$ c\nt5ance1 ,psal4 iv4 #f4 ,if ye ask him1 :at seek ye1 :at want ye 9 all ! _w8 ,he answ]s1 8,& n[4 ,"l1 :at wait ,i =80 ,my he>t & 8my hope is 9 !e10 ,psal4 xxxix4 #g4 ,none ne$$ ask at ,m>y1 8,:om seeke/ ?\80 ,any body t kn[s h]1 kn[s h] want4 ,x is he1 ! ,*ri/ ,jesus1 & %e ?9ks all ! _w %\ld want him1 & seek him ) h]1 & ?9ks no body %\ld be ignorant ( him2 = %e speaks to ! g>d5]1 z if !re _h be5 no o!r 9 ! _w1 ,john xx4 #ae4 ,b1 #b;dly4 ,8 wants put him to seek+1 to dilig5ce4 ,he misses some?+1 & ,o x is a great some?+1 inf9itely m ?an he is wor? 9 ! _w6 ,he wants be+ & well be+4 ,he ?9ks himself z good z lo/1 & he comes at l5g? to "s po9t ( resolution1 ) ! lep]s ( ,sam>ia1 7#b ,k+s vii4 #c1 #d47 8,:y sit we "h till we die8 ,if we ent] into ! city !re is fam9e1 if we sit /ill we p]i%1 if we g out we may f9d bread40 ,& s ! poor s\l1 ) ,mordecai & ,e/h]1 comes to ?is conclusion1 8,if ,i p]i%1 ,i p]i%20 no?+ b p]i%+ z ,i am1 ,i w g & seek salvation 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 & x may be ,i w f9d x4 ,:o kn[s b he may turn aga98 ,resolution is born a man at fir/1 a giant4 ,x goes out to ! utmo/ bord] ( want ! fir/ day4 ,want+ makes desire1 & desire1 att5d$ ) "s hope1 makes up resolution & purpose1 & :5 ! s\l is ?us pr9cipl$1 !n 9 ! ?ird room17#dhg7 x comes =? to action4 ,desire & hope give legs to ! s\l = ! j\rney1 & n[ ! want+ ,*ri/ian ye %all f9d ) 8 h& 9 e good turn1 8 feet 9 e ord9ance4 ,ye %all f9d him pray+1 read+1 & he>+4 ,x is true1 resolution is born a man1 & practice is born b a *ild1 & sc>cely w come up 9 _m ye>s to ! /ature ( resolution4 ,always7#dhh7 dilig5ce & viol5ce is ! qualification ( 8 practice1 7,heb4 xi4 #f1 ,mat?4 xi4 #ab7 & ?is is writt5 ^u 8 us+ ( means1 8,h[ love ,i ! ,"l6 ,i am sick ( love40 ,! ,*ri/ian's dilig5ce 9 ! use ( means proclaims 8 e>ne/ desire to obta91 :]eas _m a man's practice speaks b a coldrife & indiff]5t _s4 ,t is a neutral :o c>es n :e!r he obta9 or miss4 ,"s ,*ri/ians h "s miss+s ( ,god1 & spiritual ?+s1 b alas6 _! want1 & sight ( want1 makes !m twice mis]able1 because x puts n _! h& to action4 ,! slo?ful & slugg>d's desire slays him1 because 8 h&s refuse to lab\r1 ,prov4 xxi4 #be4 ,o6 b he f9ds _m difficulties 9 ! way4 ,?\gh he h half a wi%1 or a raw7#dhi7 desire aft] ,*ri/1 yet x nev] comes f>!r ?an a conditional wi%4 ,a begg> may wi% to be a k+4 ,he comes to no purpose 9 x & !re=e 8 way is call$ a h$ge ( ?orns4 ,:]eas a seek+ ,*ri/ian f9ds a pla9 pa? :]e he goes1 ,prov4 xv4 #ai4 ,! slugg>d says1 8,!re is a lion 9 ! way1 & a lion 9 ! /reets40 ,he concludes ^u ! means & duties ( religion be=e ev] he try !m1 ,prov4 xxii4 #ac1 ,prov4 xix4 #bd4 ,h[ lazy is he6 ,he w n br+ 8 h& out ( 8 bosom1 :5 he ha? put x 94 ,?us ! lazy & secure ,*ri/ian is a bro!r to a great wa/]1 8 desire consumes him4 ,he ha? no m religion ?an a spunk7#dij7 ( desire2 & he sits d[n ) ?is sp>k ( 8 own k9dl+1 & ! life ( religion ?rives n ^u 8 h&1 ,prov4 xviii4 #i1 #ab4 ,8 seek+ mu/ h viol5ce ) x1 ,mat?4 xi4 #ab4 ,b we may also obs]ve conc]n+ ! ,*ri/ian1 t he is1 #c;dly4 ,def9$ on ?is side ( "t z a seek]4 ,9 heav5 he is an enjoy]1 & he seeks no m2 = h[ c ! ox l[ ov] 8 fodd]8 ,he sits d[n to eat ! fruit & sweat ( 8 lab\r1 & well may he triumphantly say1 z ! anci5t philosoph] said1 8,i h f\nd1 ,i h f\nd407#dia7 ,b "h he is a seek] /ill4 ,:atev] he miss1 he is /ill a seek]1 & :atev] he f9d1 he is yet a seek]4 ,he is nam$ n f 8 f9d+1 b 8 seek+1 n f 8 enjoym5t or atta9m5t1 b f 8 endeav\r & aim4 ,?\gh he f9d righte\sness 9 ,jesus1 & remission ( s9s1 yet he is a seek] ( grace2 ?\gh he be ju/ifi$1 yet he seeks hol9ess4 ,!re are _m :o w\ld seek no m ( ,god ?an p>don ( s94 ,let him deliv] !m f hell1 & !y w tr\ble ,god ) no m reque/s4 ,do? n "s ( y\r own consci5ces speak1 t ye w\ld seek no m f ,*ri/ ?an to be sav$ f an ill h\r1 & to be f\nd 9 him2 :]eas ,paul 0 n cont5t ) ?is1 b made an holy gradation1 z we read1 ,philip iii4 #h1 c4 ,he desir$ to "k ! p[] ( ,*ri/'s resurrection1 & to be made con=mable to him by any means2 & n[1 :5 he is f\nd 9 ,*ri/1 & ju/ifi$1 he c\nts n himself well1 or p]fect & complete1 or to h atta9$ t :i* he /ruggl$ e>ne/ly =4 ,w\ld n _m be cont5t ) a ,savi\r1 b !y love n to he> ( a k+ to rule ov] !m1 nor ( 8 laws to regulate _! lives by8 ,!y love an imput$ hol9ess1 z well z righte\sness4 ,b ! true seek] seeks grace )9 him4 ,?\gh he be ju/ifi$1 or fre$ f guilt & condemnation1 & h ! righte\sness ( ,*ri/ to cov] him1 & ?\gh he %\ld nev] come into condemnation = s91 yet he seeks ! dea? & de/ruction ( x 9 8 s\l1 & ! life ( hol9ess implant$ & p]fect$ 9 8 inw>d man4 ,?\gh he is sure ( heav51 yet he w\ld h ,god's image ^u 8 _s1 & :ole man4 #d?ly4 ,:atev] degree ( grace he h or atta91 yet he is /ill a want]1 & /ill a seek]4 ,he c\nts n himself to h atta9$1 or to be already p]fect1 b presses =w>d to ga9 ! m>k & prize ( ,god's high call+1 ,phil4 iii4 #ac1 #ad4 ,he /&s at no pit*1 b =gets :at is beh9d1 & ov]looks x1 he ?9ks x n wor?y to come 9 reckon+4 ,!re is /ill s mu* be=e 8 h&1 t he appreh5ds x to be lo/ "t to reckon :at is pass$4 ,8 aim is to p]fect hol9ess 9 ! fe> ( ,god4 ,he endeav\rs to be holy z ,god is holy1 :o is ! complete/ patt]n ( unspott$ purity & uprightness1 & to be holy 9 all mann] ( conv]sation4 ,he goes f /r5g? to /r5g?1 till he appe> blameless be=e ,god2 he seeks grace = grace1 ,psal4 lxxxiv4 #e-h4 ,& truly ! man :o seeks ! exact copy or patt]n1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o is gone be=e 8 p into heav51 & he :o kn[s ! spiritual comm& 9 all its dim5sions1 he w n say 8,i h f\nd10 b w /ill want m ?an he ha?1 & seek :at he wants4 ,!re are "s pr(essors :o h atta9$ "s pit* & degree1 z x 71 ! fir/ day1 & nev] advance fur!r4 ,!y h gott5 a gift ( pray]1 "s way ( dis*>g+ duties1 "s degree 9 pr(ession1 & !y want no m4 ,look on !m "s ye>s aft]1 & ye w\ld say1 !y h s\ght no m4 ,& truly he :o seeks no m %all nev] be able to keep :at he ha? already1 z a fire mu/ soon die away if ye add n new fuel to x4 ,*ri/ians are n gre5 9 old age1 because !y h come to a pit* 9 _! religion1 & /& !re4 ,no1 religion %\ld n come to its /ature h]eaway47#dib7 ,?is is b ! "t ( its m9ority4 ,grace %\ld be /ill on ! gr[+ h&4 ,! grace ( ,god is b a *ild "h4 ,heav5 & et]nity make up ! man4 ,glory is ! man1 :o 0 once ! *ild grace4 #e?ly4 ,! good ,*ri/ian is /ill a seek] till ,*ri/ be all 9 all1 till he appreh5d t = :i* he is appreh5d$4 ,z long z he is 9 ?is _w he is a seek]4 ,:]e(1 ye w say8 ,n only ( m grace "h1 b ( glory h]eaft]4 ,"h he ha? no cont9u+ city1 b he seeks "o to come1 ,heb4 xiii4 #ad4 ,he is a pilgrim on e>?1 embrac+ ! promises af> (f1 & seek+ 8 c\ntry1 ev5 heav5 itself1 ,heb4 xi4 #ac1 c4 ,all y\r pres5t enjoym5ts 9 ?is _w1 y\r own h\ses & l&s1 w\ld n make y ?9k y\rselves at home1 if ye 7 ,*ri/ians at ! he>t4 ,ye w\ld miss consolation1 ye w\ld want happ9ess 9 ! afflu5ce ( all creat$ ?+s4 ,& !re=e1 ,*ri/ians1 d ye want no?+ :5 all ?+s g accord+ to y\r m9d8 ,is !re no hole 9 y\r he>t t a _w _c fill up8 ,?is is n well4 ,ye ought to seek a city1 :ile ye are 9 y\r own c\ntry1 & ye %\ld nev] ?9k y\rselves at home till ye be 9 heav54 ,! ,*ri/ian gets "s ta/e ( ! fruits ( ! l&1 "s clu/]s 9 ! wild]ness & h\se ( 8 pilgrimage1 & ?is makes him long to be !re4 ,?is inflames ! s\l's desire1 & turns x all 9 motion to seek t :i* 0 s sweet4 ,if hope be s sweet1 :at %all ! ?+ possess$ be8 ,if a grape br\ght a sav\r & ta/e s refre%ful1 :at mu/ ! grapes pluck$ f ! tree ( life be1 & ! riv]s ( pleasures1 :i* are at ,god's "r h&1 = ev]more be8 ,sit n d[n !n1 ,*ri/ians1 ^u y\r enjoym5ts1 :e!r !y be worldly or spiritual1 b aspire to high ?+s4 ,s]mon ,,xvi4 ,mat?4 vi4 #cc4--8;,b seek ye fir/ ! k+dom ( ,god10 c4 ,,ii4 ,! ,*ri/ian's *ief employm5t %\ld be to seek ! k+dom ( ,god1 & ! righte\sness !re(4 8,seek fir/10 c4 ,^u ?is he %\ld fir/ & *iefly sp5d 8 ?\ghts1 & affections1 & pa9s4 ,we compreh5d x 9 ?ree ?+s4 ,fir/1 ,he %\ld seek to be clo!d ^u ) ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 & ?is ought to take up all 8 _s4 ,?is is ! fir/ c>e & ! *ief conc]n4 ,did n ?is righte\sness weigh mu* ) ,paul1 :5 he c\nt$ all ?+s b loss & dung1 t he might be f\nd 9 ,*ri/1 n hav+ 8 own righte\sness1 b ! righte\sness :i* is by fai? 9 ,jesus ,*ri/8 ,phil4 iii4 #h1 #i4 ,n[ ?is righte\sness is ( m conc]nm5t ?an all ! _w beside4 ,= x is ,god's righte\sness1 7,rom4 x4 #c1 #d2 #b ,cor4 v4 #ba47 & ?is holds out a ?reefold excell5ce 9 x4 7#a47 ,x is ,god's righte\sness1 because he alone devis$ x1 & f\nd x out4 ,all ! _w c\ld n h imag9$ a way possible to save lo/ mank9d1 or ev] "o s9n] ( t wret*$ numb]4 ,satisfaction to ju/ice 0 ne$ful1 & !re 0 none righte\s among ,adam's po/]ity4 ,b "h ,god himself 9 8 ev]la/+ c\nsel ha? f\nd x out1 & all ha? fl[$ f 8 love4 ,! mission ( ,jesus ,*ri/ to be ! propitiation = our s9s1 comes f ?is bless$ f\nta91 #a ,john iv4 #i1 #aj2 ,rom4 iii4 #bd1 #be4 ,god ha? be5 fram+ ?is righte\sness f all et]nity1 & ev5 ?is _w seems to be made = ?is end4 ,all ,god's disp5sation ) ,adam1 8 mak+ a cov5ant ( works ) him1 8 mutability & liabl5ess to fall1 & s gov]n+ all ?+s 9 8 holy provid5ce t he %\ld fall f 8 own righte\sness1 & involve all 8 po/]ity 9 ! same condemnation ) himself1--all ?is seems to be 9 respect ( ,god's int5tion & purpose1 ev5 orda9$ = ?is end1 t ! righte\sness ( ,jesus ,*ri/ might be comm5d$ to y1 f> m ?an all ! disp5sation ( ! law ^u ,s9ai1 m ?an ! curse & ! comm&1 ! ?und] & ! lightn+4 ,! v condemnation ( ! scripture 0 all 9 ,god's own m9d & reveal$ w also1 z ! means appo9t$ to lead s9n]s to ?is righte\sness1 ,rom4 x4 #d4 ,!re=e1 h[ preci\s %\ld t be to u1 t ,god keeps & pres]ves ! _w =8 7#b47 ,by ?is righte\sness alone1 we c /& be=e ,god1 & !re=e x is t]m$ ,god's righte\sness2 & is n ?is en\gh to make x lovely 9 ! eyes ( all m58 ,?is is ! righte\sness )\t ! law1 ?\gh x 0 witness$ bo? by ! law & ! prophets4 ,?is is ! only righte\sness t ju/ifies1 :5 all m5 are f\nd guilty be=e ,god1 ,rom4 iii4 #ai1 c4 ,n[1 :at is x 9 ?is _w c pr(it y1 if ye want ?is8 ,condesc5d7#dic7 ^u all y\r pleasures & he>t-wi%es1 let y h !m all1 & n[1 poor s\l1 pray :at ha/ ?\8 ,?\gh ?\ ha/ ga9$ ! _w1 ?\ lose/ ?y s\l1 t ?\ %\ld use ! _w )8 ,let y !n get :at y s eag]ly pursue 9 ! _w1 :at w ye d :5 y\r s\l is requir$ by ! h& ( ju/ice8 8,!n ^: %all ^! ?+s be80 ,luke xii4 #bj1 #ba4 ,by all ^! ?+s1 a man nei!r kn[s love nor hatr$1 z ,solomon speaks ( ext]nal enjoym5ts1 ,eccles4 ix4 #a4 ,b he> ! way1 ,o m56 h[ ye may /& be=e ,god2 "h x is only4 ,w x pr(it y to enjoy ! _w1 & bless ,god8 ,& :5 all ^! ?+s leave y1 & ye leave !m1 :at w ye d1--= ri*es w n g to ! grave ) y8 ,all t is "h _c help y 9 t day1 :5 ye mu/ /& be=e ! ,judge ( all fle%4 ,if a man be n f\nd 9 ,*ri/ he is gone1 & if he be f\nd 9 him1 !n ! de/roy+ angel passes by1 dea? ha? a commission to d him good1 ,god is become 8 fri5d 9 ,jesus4 ,if ye c\ld walk nev] s blamelessly 9 ?is _w1 all ?is w n come z righte\sness 9 ,god's sight1 nor /& be=e him4 ,x is only ! righte\sness ( ,*ri/ t c be a cov]+ to s9n]s4 ,b1 7#c47 ,?is is ,god's righte\sness1 because x is ! righte\sness ( ,*ri/ :o is truly ,god1 & s x is div9e4 ,?is is ! mo/ excell5t piece 9 all ! creation1 t comes f ,jesus ,*ri/ 8 life1 dea?1 & resurrection4 ,& let all m5's inh]5t hol9ess blu% "h & be a%am$4 ,let all y\r pray]s1 good wi%es1 y\r religi\s ob$i5ce be a%am$1 let !m evani% z ! />s be=e ! sun4 ,! righte\sness ( ,*ri/ is ! bright sun t makes all ! dim sp>kles ( nature1 civil hone/y1 & ev5 religi\s education1 disappe>4 ,let ev5 angels blu% be=e him1 = !y are n clean 9 8 sight1 b may be *>g$ ) folly4 ,innoc5t ,adam 0 also a glori\s creature1 b ! second ,adam1 ! life-giv+ ,_s & ! ,"l f heav51 ha? an inf9itely transc5d5t & sup]em95t excell5cy & pr]ogative beyond him1 & all ! creation ( ,god4 ,look !n ^u ?is ,jesus h[ he is describ$1 z ! 8brightness ( ! ,fa!r's glory & ! express image ( 8 p]son10 7,heb4 i4 #a-c2 ,col4 i4 #ae1 c47 & wond] t su* a glori\s "o %\ld become our righte\sness1 t he %\ld take our s9s ^u him1 7#b ,cor4 v4 #ba2 #a ,pet4 ii4 #bd7 & make ov] 8 righte\sness to u4 ,?is is ! righte\sness ( ! sa9ts 9 heav51 ,rev4 xix4 #h4 ,?is is ! glory ( ! spirits ( j m5 made p]fect4 ,?9k ye1 my fri5ds1 t ! glori\s sa9ts %all we> _! own hol9ess ^u _! outside 9 heav58 ,no1 no1 ! righte\sness ( ,*ri/ %all cov] !m1 & t %all be ! upp]-g>m5t t all ! ho/ ( heav5 mu/ glory 94 ,n[ ?is is ! ?+ t ! *ild newborn1 if he _h ! use ( reason1 %\ld fir/ cry =1 be=e he ev] get ! brea/1 to be reconcil$ to ,god 9 ,*ri/4 ,w\ld ye !n sp5d y\r "t & ?\ghts ^u o!r ?+s1 if ye knew :at ne$ ye h ( 8 righte\sness1 & h[ suitable x 7 to y\r ne$8 ,%\ld n ! begg> seek food & clo?+8 ,%\ld n ! sick man seek heal?1 & ! poor man ri*es8 ,"h !y are all 9 ,*ri/'s righte\sness4 ,ye are "u ! curse ( ,god4 ,?is righte\sness r$eems f ! curse4 ,ye are s9n]s1 & none ( y righte\s1 no n "o4 ,b ,*ri/ 0 made s9 = u1 t we might be made ! righte\sness ( ,god 9 him4 ,o s9n]s1 wond] at ! *ange6 ,ha? ,*ri/ tak5 on y\r s9s1 t 8 righte\sness might become y\rs1 & w ye n d s mu* z seek x8 ,b _m a man beguiles 8 own s\l1 & ?9ks he seeks ?is righte\sness 9 ! gospel4 ,!re=e ye w\ld "k :at x is to seek 8 righte\sness4 ,if ye seek x1 ye want y\r own righte\sness4 ,& :o ( y h come ?is l5g?1 to judge y\rselves t ye be n judg$8 ,x is a great difficulty to conv9ce ! multitude ( s94 ,t g5]al notion1 t we are all s9n]s1 is b ! delusion t _m s\ls p]i% 94 ,nev] any w d5y !mselves to seek ano!r righte\sness1 till !y be beat5 & driv5 out ( _! own4 ,!re is ne$ ( submission to take & receive ?is righte\sness1 let be to seek x1 ,& n[ tell me1 c ye say t ye h se5 all 9 y\rselves z dung & dross1 t ye c\nt all ?+s b loss = ! excell5cy ( ! k ( ,*ri/ ,jesus1 7,phil4 iii4 #h1 #i47 t ye h se5 all y\r own privileges & duties loss1 & are ye ev5 s5sible t pray] w no m help y ?an ! cutt+ (f a dog's neck8 ,ye t lay s mu* weight ^u y\r be+ baptiz$1 & ^u outw>d privileges1 are ye void ( righte\sness8 ,no1 ye seek to e/abli% y\r own1 & d n submit to ! righte\sness ( ,god4 ,9 a ^w1 all :o are ignorant ( ?is righte\sness ( ,god 9 ,*ri/1 ye all seek to e/abli% y\r own4 ,!re ne$s m4 ,b n "o ( tw5ty ( y c tell :at ?is is1 x is a my/]y4 ,ask at any ( y1 h[ ye %all be sav$1 ye w say1 by pray] to ,god1 & ! m]cy ( ,god4 ,ye _c tell ! necessity ( ,*ri/'s com+ into ! _w4 ,secondly1 ,ye mu/ see an impossibility to atta9 a righte\sness1 or to /& be=e ,god ano!r way4 ,:5 ye miss ?is righte\sness & are conv9c$ ( s91 x is n ! runn+ to pray] w help or m5d x4 ,:5 ye see ! brok5 cov5ant1 ye fall ^u do+ some?+1 to m5d y\r faults1 ) "s good turns1 & "s w make a few good works answ] all ! *all5ges ( s94 ,alas6 ?is is a seek+ ( y\r own righte\sness4 ,_m a poor brok5 man seeks to make up 8 =tune4 ,poor wret*$ s9n]s are build+ up ! brea* ( ! old cov5ant1 putt+ up props "u an old ru9\s h\se1 seek+ to e/abli% x1 & re> x up aga94 ,b ye w nev] seek ,*ri/ till ye _c d bett]1 till ye be desp]ate ( help+ y\rselves )\t him4 ,n[ ,i appeal to y\r consci5ces4 ,:o among y 0 ev] s]i\s 9 ?is matt]1 to exam9e y\r own condition1 :e!r y 7 enemies or fri5ds8 ,ye took x = grant$ all y\r days4 ,b nev] a man w betake himself to an imput$ righte\sness1 b only he t flies1 tak+ )7#did7 8 enmity1 & is pursu$ by ! av5g] ( blood1 & flies 9 to ?is righte\sness z a city ( refuge4 ,?irdly1 ,ye mu/ seek ?is righte\sness1 & :at is x to seek x8 ,x is ev5 to take x & to receive x4 ,x is br\ght to y\r door4 ,x is (f]$4 ,& ! conv9c$ s9n] ha? no m to d b he>k51 & ?is righte\sness is br\ght ne> unto him4 ,pray] to ,god1 & mu* deal+ ) him1 is "o ( ! ways ( obta9+ ?is righte\sness4 ,b com+ to ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! compreh5sive %ort gate17#die7 & !re=e x is call$ 8! righte\sness ( fai?10 & 8! righte\sness ( ,god by fai?40 ,n[ %all ye be call$ seek]s ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 :o w n receive x :5 x is (f]$8 ,ye :o h s _m objections & scruples aga9/ ! gospel & ! application ( x1 ye 9 s f> are n seek]s1 b refus]s ( ! gospel1 & disob$i5t4 ,*ri/'s righte\sness %\ld meet ) a seek] n a disput]4 ,any ?+ ,god all[s y to seek1 c]ta9ly he all[s y to take & receive x1 :5 x is br\ght unto y4 ,& !re=e1 :oev] h ne$ ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 n only refuse him n1 b /ay n till !y f9d him come to !m4 ,?is is a noble resolution1 ,i w give myself no re/ till ,i be at a po9t 9 ?is4 ,seek him z a hid treasure1 z t :i* y\r happ9ess dep5ds ^u4 7#a7 ,! k+dom ( grace is wor?y ( all y\r affections & pa9s4 ,t despis$ ?+ 9 ! _w call$ grace is ! r>e/ piece ( ! creation1 & if we c\ld look on x aright1 we w\ld seek grace1 & foll[ aft] x4 ,grace extracts a man out ( ! multitude ( m5 t are all ( "o mass4 ,grace sep>ates him f ! re/ ( ! _w1 & to ?is purpose are ^! usual phrases 9 scripture1 8,su* 7 "s ( y10 8,once ye 7 d>kness1 b n[ are ye light 9 ! ,"l10 8,among :om ye _h y\r conv]sation 9 times pa/1 fulfill+ ! desires ( ! fle%40 ,all m5 are alike by nature & bir?1 !re is no diff]5ce4 ,grace br\ght to light by ! gospel makes ! diff]5ce1 & sep>ates ! few *os5 vessels ( glory & m]cy f ! _w1 & n[ 8!y are n ( ! _w1 z ,i am n ( ! _w40 ,all ! re/ ( m5's aims & endeav\rs _c d ?is4 ,le>n+ makes n a man a ,*ri/ian4 ,hon\r makes n a man diff] f a ,g5tile or ,pagan4 ,ri*es make y no bett] ?an infidels4 ,speak ( :at ye w1 y %all nev] draw a man entirely out ( ! curs$ race ( ,adam1 nev] di/+ui% him f ,g5tiles be=e ,god1 till ! ,_s ( reg5]ation bl[ :]e he li/e?4 ,& ?is is grace's pr]ogative1 beyond all o!r ?+s4 ,all o!r excell5t gifts1 ev5 ! gift ( prea*+1 pray+1 all ^! are common1 s to speak1 & 9 a mann] befall to all alike4 ,y\r ext]nal call+ is b common1 b he gives grace to all 8 *os5 ones4 ,b 7#b7 ,grace puts a man 9 a new k+dom4 ,x draws a man out ( ,satan's k+dom1 & makes him a k+1 :o be=e 0 a subject4 ,! man 0 l$ captive by s9 & ,satan at _! pleasure4 ,he s]v$ 8 own corrupt lu/s & ! pr9ce ( ?is _w4 ,s9 reigne? 9 8 mortal body1 :atev] 8 passion & corruption did put him to1 he c\ld h no bridle1 b z a horse w5t on to ! battle4 ,& ye may see daily t !re is sc>ce "o ( an hundr$ t is ma/] ( himself4 ,he is a s]vant ( s91 b grace makes him a prie/ & a k+1 ,rev4 i4 #f1 *ap4 v4 #h1 #aj4 ,he c n[ comm& himself4 ,s9 reign$ be=e unto dea?1 b n[ grace reigns ?r\gh righte\sness unto et]nal life1 ,rom4 v4 #bj1 #ba4 ,& ,o6 b ?is victory ov] a man's self is m ?an a man's conqu]+ a /rong city4 ,?is victory is m ?an all ! triumphs & trophies ( ! _w's conqu]ors4 ,= !y c\ld n conqu] !mselves1 ! little _w1 b 7 slaves to _! own lu/s4 ,"s m5 talk ( great spirits t c be> no injury4 ,nay1 b su* a _s is ! base/ _s4 ,! noble _s is t _s :i* c despise ^! ?+s1 & be above !m4 ,grace puts m5 ^u a ?rone ( em95ce above ! _w4 ,! ,_s ( ,god makes a man ( a noble _s4 7#c7 ,grace translates a man f ,satan's k+dom to ,god1 & makes him a subject1 a free born subject1 ( ,god or ,*ri/'s k+dom1 & !re=e ,*ri/ is ! 8,k+ ( sa9ts10 ,rev4 xv4 #c4 ,our ,"l & ,savi\r ha? an 8ev]la/+ k+dom10 #b ,pet4 i4 #aa4 ,we 7 subjects ( ! p[]s ( d>kness1 b grace makes ! translation into ! k+dom ( ,god's own de> ,son1 ,col4 i4 #ac4 ,n[ :at an unspeakable privilege is ?is1 to be "o ( ,*ri/'s subjects1 :o is our de> ,savi\r & ,k+6 ,surely we mu/ all be great c\rti]s4 ,david1 ! great k+ ( ,israel1 _h ?is = 8 *ief dignity1 8 /yle ( hon\r1 8! s]vant ( ! ,"l10 z k+s use to write d[n !mselves2 & ?is 0 8 title1 8s]vant ( ,god40 ,paul glori$ mu* 9 ?is1 8,paul1 an apo/le & s]vant ( ,jesus ,*ri/40 ,& surely all ! families ( heav5 & e>? may ?9k x _! highe/ hon\r to get lib]ty to b[ _! knees to ,jesus1 ! 8,k+ ( k+s1 & ,"l ( lords10 ! fir/-born ( ,god's creation4 ,! conv]t$ man is turn$ f ! p[] ( ,satan to ,god4 ,m>k b ! emphasis ( ^! two t]ms4 ,m>k ! :5ce or f1--t x is f ,satan1 ! great de/roy] ( mank9d1 ! fir/ transgressor & deceiv]4 ,& h[ great is 8 p[]1 tyranny1 & dom9ion6 ,he _h u all 9 *a9s res]v$ = ! day ( judgm5t4 ,b to :at a happy *ange grace turns u1 f him6 ,b ! t]m to1 :i* is m admirable1 x is to ,god1 to ,*ri/1 to true religion1 to ,god himself mo/ ,high4 ,& ,o6 b ?is mu/ be a m wond]ful & excell5t *ange ?an our conv]sion f d>kness to light1 f hell to heav54 ,^! are b %ad[s ( ?is glori\s conv]sion4 7#d7 ,grace makes a man likewise a 8p>tak] ( ! div9e nature10 #b ,pet4 i4 #d4 ,?is is ! image & glory ( ,god4 ,?is is ! imitation & resemblance ( ,god's spotless hol9ess & purity1 8,be ye holy1 z ,i am holy10 #a ,pet4 i4 #ae1 #af4 ,e creature ha? "s d>k *>act]s ( ,god4 ,"s ?+s speak 8 p[]1 "s ?+s 8 wisdom1 b ?is he ha? call$ 8 own image4 ,& s ! ,*ri/ian is m l unto ,god ?an all ! _w beside4 ,?is is ! magnify+ ( a man1 & mak+ him b 8a little l[] ?an ! angels10 ,psal4 viii4 #c1 #d4 ,!re=e ,god loves grace bett] ?an all ! creation4 ,hol9ess is a great beauty1 & ,god requires to be wor%ipp$ 9 ! beauties ( x4 ,albeit grace be (t5 cl\d$ ) infirmities1 & sometimes is reckon$ despicable1 because ( ! vessel x is 91 yet x is preci\s z ! f9e/ gold1 & m preci\s ?an any rubies4 ,x is l gold 9 a%es1 n ! less excell5t 9 itself1 ?\gh x appe> n s4 ,b s9 is ! devil's image & lik5ess1 & !re=e ,satan is call$ ! fa!r ( s9n]s4 8,ye are ( y\r fa!r ! devil1 & ! lu/s ( y\r fa!r ye w d40 ,o b s9 ha? an ugly %ape6 ,x is ! only spot 9 ! face ( ! creation :i* ,god's s\l abhors4 ,= he loves righte\sness1 & hates iniquity1 ,psal4 xlv4 #f1 #g4 ,b !re is "o ?+ m1 7#e7 ,t may comm5d grace to all y\r he>ts4 ,grace is ! way to glory4 ,x gives title & "r to1 or at lea/ decl>es x4 ,x is insep>ably jo9$ ) x4 ,grace is glory 9 ! bud1 & glory is ! fl[] ( grace1 grace is "y glory1 & glory is old grace4 ,)\t hol9ess x is impossible to see ,god's face 9 peace4 ,no man c come unto heav5 )\t grace4 ,glorification is ! fir/ l9k ( ! *a91 ,rom4 viii4 #cj4 ,b sanctification mu/ int]v5e fir/4 ,no unclean ?+ c ent] into heav51 b he t gives grace1 gives glory1 ,psal4 lxxxiv4 #aa4 ,heav5 _c receive _m ( y1 because ye h n hol9ess4 ,b x may comm5d hol9ess unto y1 t x m9i/]s an abundant entrance 8into ! ev]la/+ k+dom ( our ,"l & ,savi\r ,jesus ,*ri/40 ,z mu* z et]nity is beyond ! poor span ( y\r "t1 s mu* is grace & hol9ess1 :]eon dep5ds y\r ev]la/+ condition1 pref]able to all ?+s ( ?is pres5t va9 _w4 ,o6 b ! *ildr5 ( m5 h _m va9 pursuits ( ! creature1 t :5 x is _h is no?+ & vanity4 ,ye lab\r to secure an in* ( y\r be+1 & to h cont5tm5t "h 9 ?is half day1 & nev] look beyond x to _m millions ( ages1 :5 ye are to cont9ue4 ,y\r hon\r1 y\r pleasure1 y\r ga91 y\r cr$it1 _m su* ?+s l ^! c h no influ5ce on ! next _w4 ,^! _c g ?r\gh dea? ) y4 ,only grace & hol9ess1 begun "h1 are consummat$ 9 glory1 & make ! poor man1 t 0 mis]able = a mom5t1 et]nally happy4 ,s]mon ,,xvii4 ,mat?4 vi4 #cc4--8;,b seek ye fir/ ! k+dom ( ,god1 & 8 righte\sness1 & all ^! ?+s %all be add$ unto y40 ,! p]fection ev5 ( ! mo/ upright creature1 speaks always "s imp]fection 9 comp>ison ( ,god1 :o is mo/ p]fect4 ,! heav5s1 ! sun & moon1 9 respect ( l[] ?+s "h1 h[ glori\s d !y appe>1 & )\t spot6 ,b behold1 !y are n clean 9 ,god's sight6 ,h[ f> are ! angels above u :o dwell 9 clay6 ,!y appe> to be a pure mass ( light & hol9ess1 yet ev5 ^! glori\s be+s _c behold ?is light )\t cov]+ _! faces4 ,^! ,god may *>ge ) folly4 8,god is light10 sai? ! apo/le1 #a ,john i4 #e4 ,?is is 8 peculi> glory1 = 89 him !re is no d>kness at all40 ,is !re any ?+ m excell5t & div9e ?an to seek ,god1 & f9d him1 & enjoy him8 ,yet ev5 t holds =? ! empt9ess ( ! creature 9 its own bosom1 t _c be satiat$ )91 b mu/ come =? to seek happ9ess4 ,nay1 ev5 ! greate/ p]fection ( ! creature speaks out ! creature's own self indig5ce mo/1 because its happ9ess is ! removal f itself unto ano!r1 ev5 unto ,god ! f\nta9 ( life4 ,n[ ! enjoym5t ( ?is 8k+dom ( ,god0 m5tion$ 9 ! text1 holds =? man's own insuffici5cy = well be+ )9 himself4 ,b seek+ ?is k+dom decl>es a d\ble want1 a want ( x altoge!r4 ,n only ha? he x n 9 himself1 b n at all1 & s mu/ g out & seek x4 ,god is bless$ 9 himself1 & self suffici5t1 & all suffici5t to o!rs4 ,)\t is no?+ b :at has fl[$ f 8 inexhau/$ fulness )91 s t1 ?\gh he %\ld /op ! conduit1 by )draw+ 8 influ5ce1 & make all ! creatures to evani% z a brook1 or a %ad[1 he %\ld be equally 9 himself bless$4 8,d>kness & light are bo? alike to !e10 says ,david 9 ano!r s5se1 ,psal4 cxxxix4 #aa1 #ab4 ,& inde$ !y are all "o 9 ?is s5se1 t he is no m p]fect$ & bett]$1 :5 all ! innum]able company ( angels1 & ! spirits ( j m5 made p]fect1 foll[ him ) an et]nal song1 nor7#dif7 be=e ! m\nta9s & hills 71 :5 no?+ 0 br\ght =?4 ,_m ?\s& m worlds w\ld add no?+ to him1 nor dim9i% any?+ f him4 ,x is n s ) man1 he is b\nd$ & limit$1 he _c h well be+ 9 8 own brea/4 ,he 0 inde$ creat$ ) x 9 ! enjoym5t ( ,god1 :i* 0 8 happ9ess1 s t he _h x n to seek1 b to keep1 he _h x n to foll[ aft]1 b to hold x /ill fa/4 ,b n[1 alas6 he ha? lo/ t1 & become mis]able4 ,once all ,adam's po/]ity 7 void ( happ9ess4 ,by cat*+ at a pres5t %ad[ ( pleasure1 & satisfaction to 8 s5ses1 he lo/ ?is excell5t sub/ance ( bless$ness 9 communion ) ,god4 ,n[1 h[ %all ?is be recov]$ aga98 ,h[ %all ?is pe>l ( great price be f\nd8 ,c]ta9ly we mu/ agree ^u two pr9ciples1 & accord+ to !m walk1 ere we come )9 rea* ( ?is4 ,x is a great "q t is ( m mom5t ?an all ! debates among m51--h[ %all man's ru9 be made up1 & ! treasure be f\nd8 ,if ye ?9k x conc]ns y1 ,i pray y he>k5 to ?is1 & condesc5d7#dig7 ^u ^! two gr\nds1 t ! "q may be "r /at$4 ,"o is1 we h all lo/ happ9ess1 fall5 f ! top ( our excell5cy into ! l[e/ dungeon ( mis]y4 ,we are ca/ d[n f heav5 to hell4 ,!re ne$s n mu* to p]suade y ( ! tru? ( ?is 9 g5]al4 ,b alas6 :o pond]s x 9 _! he>ts8 ,& until ye ?9k m s]i\sly ^u x1 ye w nev] be s]i\s 9 ! se>* = rep>ation ( x4 ,all ( y by y\r daily exp]i5ce f9d t ye are mis]able creatures4 ,ye h no satisfaction nor cont5tm5t4 ,ye are compass$ ab\t ) _m infirmities & griefs4 ,b ?is is b an app5dix ( y\r mis]y4 ,all ! calamities ( ?is life are b a consequ5t1 a little /ream ( t b\ndless ocean ( mis]y t is yet ins5sible to y4 ,!re=e ent] into y\r own he>ts1 & consid] :at ,adam once 01 & :at ye n[ are1 nay1 :at ye w all quickly be1 if ,god prev5t x n4 ,we are born heirs ( wra? & hell4 ,x is n only ! inf9ite loss ( t bless$ sight ( 8 face = ev]more1 :i* an et]nal enjoym5t ( creature pleasures c\ld n comp5sate ! want (1 "o h\r2 b x is ! k+dom ( d>kness1 & ! devil t we are all born to inh]it4 ,let ?is !n once take root 9 y\r he>t1 t ye are 9 extreme mis]y1 & t a rem$y mu/ be provid$1 else ye mu/ p]i%4 ,n[ :5 ?is pr9ciple is e/abli%$1 ye mu/ agree ^u ?is also4 8,b out ( myself ,i mu/ g4 ,bless$ness ,i mu/ h4 ,x is n 9 me4 ,:ile ,i look 91 !re is no?+ b all k9d ( empt9ess1 &1 :i* is worse1 all k9d ( mis]y4 ,n only ! common lot ( creatures 7t none is suffici5t to its own well be+7 is incid5t to me1 b ,i h lo/ t be+ :i* ,i _h 9 ano!r1 :i* 0 my well be+1 & d n[ possess1 or %all %ortly possess1 all mis]y40 ,n[1 are ye settl$ ^u ^! two8 ,i am n happy1 ,i mu/ g out ( myself to f9d x4 ,x is n 9 me1 9 my fle% dwells no good ?+1 9 my _s & fle% bo?1 is no?+ good4 ,ask !n ?is great "q1 ,:i!r %all ,i g8 ,:at %all ,i d to f9d x8 ,all m5 "k !y mu/ seek x4 ,b ,*ri/ tells :]e !y %all seek x1 & :i!r !y %all g4 ,! ^w ( ! gospel is = ?is v purpose to answ] ?is "q4 ,if we 7 s5sible t we _h lo/ happ9ess1 c]ta9ly we w\ld be e>ne/ 9 ?is "q1 :]e %all x be recov]$8 ,:at %all ,i seek aft]8 ,& no answ] w\ld satisfy b ! gospel itself1 t directs unto ! v f\nta9 ( life1 & holds 8=? ! k+dom ( ,god0 z ! true happ9ess ( m5 to be s\ght4 8,seek ye fir/10 says ,*ri/1 8! k+dom ( ,god10 & ! righte\sness !re(4 ,"h only is a solid answ]4 ,seek me1 = ,i am et]nal life1 ,i am ! life & ! light ( m54 ,oh6 t y\r s\ls answ]$1 ) ,david1 8,?y face1 ,"l1 ,i w seek40 ,pet] _h s\ght & f\nd1 & ?\ght himself well1 s t he answ]s ,*ri/ ) great vehem5cy1 :5 he said unto 8 disciples1 8,w ye also leave me80 ,pet] sai?1 ,leave !e1 ,"l1 8to :om %\ld we g b unto !e1 = ?\ ha/ ! words ( et]nal life8 ,& we believe & are sure1 t ?\ art ! ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ! liv+ ,god10 ,john vi4 #ff1 c4 ,x 7 all ! absurdity 9 ! _w to leave !e1 or to g to any o!r ?+ = life itself4 ,%all n dea? be f\nd1 if ,i leave life8 ,x 7 madness n to seek !e1 b :at %all x be call$ to leave !e1 :5 ,i h f\nd & ta/$ !e to be s good8 ,e man misses happ9ess & ju/ification )9 himself1 & s is ^u ! se>* aft] x4 ,b is x n /range1 t all ! exp]i5ces ( nations & g5]ations conjo9$ 9 "o1 _c hold =? ev5 a probable way ( atta9+ x8 ,ga!r !m all 9 "o1 ! sum & result is1 8,we h he>d ! fame !re( ) our e>s10 b 8x is hid f ! eyes ( all liv+10 z we read m fully1 & %\ld apply1 :at ,job said ( wisdom1 to ! true happ9ess ( man1 ,job xxviii4 #ab1 to ! end ( t *apt]4 ,c]ta9ly !re is "s fundam5tal & common mi/ake among m54 ,!y "k n :at 0 once man's happ9ess1 & s x is impossible !y c seek ! "r rem$y4 ,look ^u u all1 :at d we seek aft]8 ,x is "s pres5t ?+1 "s bodily & temporal ?+1 t m5 appreh5d _! happ9ess lies 91 & s :e!r !y atta9 x or n1 or be+ atta9$1 x do? n answ] our expectation1 & ?us /ill are we disappo9t$1 & our base sc5t becomes a va9 pursuit1 :e!r we ov]take x or n4 ,e man proposes ?is )9 himself z ! pr9ciple ( 8 life & conv]sation1 :at %all ,i seek aft]8 ,:at %all ,i sp5d mo/ ( my "t & affections ^u1 to drive at8 ,& alas6 all m51 save ^? ^: eyes ! ,_s op5e?1 err 9 ! v f\ndation4 ,"o man propones hon\r to himself1 ano!r pleasure1 & a ?ird ri*es1 & ! mo/ "p seek all ( !m1 "s accommodation & satisfaction 9 a pres5t _w4 ,& almo/ e man conceives he w\ld be bless$1 if he _h t :i* he wants1 & sees ano!r h4 ,n[ :ile m5's designs are ?us e/abli%$1 all mu/ be wrong4 ,! %ip is gone =?1 b x w nev] l& on ! coa/ ( happ9ess4 ,& ?us we see m5 seek _m ?+s4 ,!y are divid$ among _m ?\ghts & c>es1 because no "o ?+ is f\nd t c satisfy1 & s we h put ourselves ^u an endless j\rney to g ?r\gh all ! creatures4 ,nei!r "o nor all toge!r h :at we want1 & nei!r "o nor all c be _h or possess$ ) assurance1 ?\gh we _h x4 ,b ! gospel comes to lay a "r f\ndation1 & frame a "r pr9ciple )9 u4 8,seek ye fir/ ! k+dom ( ,god40 ,"h is ! pr9cipal design t %\ld be driv5 at & if m5 w\ld make x1 & foll[ x1 ,o h[ %\ld !y be satisfi$ ) ! fulness ( t k+dom1 ! va/ dim5sions ( x1 ! incorruptibl5ess ( x6 ,n[ !re is "o ( two y mu/ fall ^u1 ei!r _m ?+s1 or "o ?+4 ,all t a man c seek aft] is "h rank$4 ,on ! "o side is _m ?+s1 8all ^! ?+s10 t is1 food1 raim5t1 hon\r1 pleasure1 & su* l1 t conc]n ! body1 or m5's condition "h 9 ?is _w1 & ^! ?+s a man ha? ne$ (1 v]ses #ca & #cb1 8,!re=e take no ?\ght1 say+1 ,:at %all we eat8 or1 :at %all we dr9k8 or1 :]e)al %all we be clo!d8 7= aft] all ^! ?+s d ! ,g5tiles seek7 = y\r heav5ly ,fa!r kn[e? t ye h ne$ ( ^! ?+s40 ,nay1 !re is b "o ?+ t is set up aga9/ all ^! _m ?+s1 namely1 8! k+dom ( ,god & 8 righte\sness40 ,n[ )\t all controv]sy ! m unity be1 !re w be ! m satisfaction4 ,if all o!r ?+s be equal1 x is a k9d ( torm5t to h s _m doors to g to = help4 ,if a man c\ld h all 9 "o1 he w\ld ?9k _m ?+s a great vexation & burd54 ,if any "o ?+ _h 9 x z mu* z to answ] all our necessities1 t "o ?+ w\ld be ( great price1 beyond _m ?+s1 hav+ b s mu* virtue among !m all4 ,i %all suppose !n1 t !re 7 real satisfaction & happ9ess to be f\nd 9 ! afflu5ce & conjunction ( all creat$ ?+s "h1 t !re 0 "s creature t c\ld answ] e necessity ( m51 yet1 ,i say1 w\ld ye n ex*ange all t v>iety & multitude1 if ye c\ld f9d "o ?+ t did all t to ! full1 t s _m did b no m8 ,!n c]ta9ly ye w\ld *oose a v>iety 9 "o ?+ beyond ! scatt]$ satisfaction 9 _m ?+s4 ,b :5 x is n to be f\nd 9 all ^! ?+s1 & ?\gh x 71 yet all ^! are n consi/5t toge!r1 !n ( necessity we mu/ make ano!r se>*4 ,i say !n1 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 t if ye seek satisfaction 9 ?is pres5t _w1 ye %all be disappo9t$4 ,ye may be all y\r days s[+ & pl\gh+1 b ye %all n see ! h>ve/4 ,ye %all nev] reap ! fruit ( y\r lab\r1 b 9 ! end ( y\r days %all be fools1 & see y\rselves to h be5 s1 :5 ye ?\ght y\rselves wise4 ,i %all also suppose t ye h atta9$ :at ye h ) s mu* vexation toil$ =1 t ye _h y\r b>ns & c(f]s full1 t all ! v>ieties ( human delights 7 /ill att5d+ y1 t ye 7 set ^u a ?rone ( em95cy above o!rs1 & 9 a ^w1 t ye _h all t y\r s\l desir$1 s t no room 0 left empty = m desire1 & no m grief ent]$ into y\r he>ts4 ,are ye bless$ = all t8 ,no c]ta9ly1 if ye d b consid] t ) all ye may lose y\r own s\ls1 & t quickly1 & t y\r spirits mu/ remove out ( t palace ( pleasure & delight into et]nal torm5t1 & !n c\nt1 are ye bless$ or n8 ,:at ga9$ ye8 ,x is madness to reckon ^u ?is life1 x is s inconsid]able :5 comp>$ ) et]nity4 ,a k+dom1 :at is x1 :5 a man %all be depriv$ = ev]more ( ! k+dom ( ,god1 & inhabit ! k+dom ( d>kness "u ! k+ ( t]rors8 ,d ye ?9k a /ageplay] a happy man t = an h\r ha? s mu* mir? & att5dance1 & = all 8 lifetime is kept 9 prison )\t ! lea/ drop ( ^! com=ts8 ,w n su* a man's mom5t>y satisfaction make hell m unsatisfy+1 & add gr\nds ( bitt]ness to 8 cup8 ,= x is mis]y to h be5 happy4 ,nay1 b ?is is a fanci$ supposal4 ,all ?is1 h[ small soev] x be1 0 nev]1 & nev] %all be1 )9 ! rea* ( any liv+4 ,ye may reckon be=eh&1 & lay d[n two ?+s z demon/rat$ by scripture & all m5's exp]i5ce4 ,"o is1--all is vanity & vexation ( _s "u ! sun4 ,all t ye c atta9 by y\r endeav\rs = an age1 & by sweat+ & toil+1 w n give y "o h\r's satisfaction1 )\t "s want1 "s vexation1 ei!r 9 want+ or possess+4 ,nay1 ?\gh y _h all1 x c\ld n give y satisfaction4 ,! s\l c\ld n fe$ ^u ^! ?+s4 ,!y w\ld be l silv] & gold1 :i* c\ld n save a />v+ man1 or n\ri% him z meat & dr9k do?4 ,a man _c be happy 9 a m>ble palace1 = ! s\l is creat$ ) an inf9ite capacity to receive ,god1 & all ! _w w n fill 8 room4 ,ano!r is1--t x is impossible = y to atta9 all ^! ?+s4 ,"o ?+ is inconsi/5t ) ano!r1 & y\r necessity requires bo?4 ,n[ !n1 h[ %all ye be satisfi$ :5 !y _c meet8 ,i ?9k1 !n1 ! spirits ( ! mo/ "p ( u d n rise v high to seek great ?+s 9 ?is _w1 we are 9 su* a lot among m54 ,i mean t we h n great expectation ( weal?1 pleasures1 hon\rs1 or su* l4 ,oh !n s mu* ! m take he$ to ?is1 & see :at ye resolve to seek aft]6 ,ye d n expect mu* satisfaction "h4 ,!n ,i pray y he>k5 to ?is "o ?+1 seek ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,?is k+dom ( heav5 & righte\sness are equival5t unto1 nay !y exce$+ly surpass1 all ! scatt]$ p]fections & goodness among ^! _m ?+s1 or all ?+s t ,god ha? promis$ to add to !m 9 ! text4 ,:y %\ld ,i say equival5t8 ,alas1 !re is no comp>ison4 8,= ,i reckon 7says ,paul1 ,rom4 viii4 #ah1 #ai7 t ! suff]+s ( ?is pres5t "t are n wor?y to be comp>$ ) ! glory t %all be reveal$ 9 u4 ,= ! e>ne/ expectation ( ! creature waite? = ! manife/ation ( ! sons ( ,god40 ,:at ?is k+dom is 9 itself1 is beyond our conception1 b all ^! ?+s :i* ,god w add !reunto1 are to be consid]$ only z an app5dix to x4 ,is n heav5 an excell5t k+dom8 ,all t ye are n[ toil+ ab\t1 & tak+ ?\ght =1 ^!1 8all ^! ?+s0 7z a consequ5t to itself71 food & raim5t1 & su* l1 8%all be giv5 y0 z y\r heav5ly ,fa!r judges fit4 8,= godl9ess 7says ! apo/le1 #a ,tim4 iv4 #h71 is pr(itable unto all ?+s hav+ ! promise ( ?is life10 z well z ( 8! life to come40 ,i ?9k !n1 if all m5 w\ld b rationally exam9e ?is bus9ess1 !y w\ld be =c$ to cry out aga9/ ! folly & madness ( too _m m51 :o h _! portion only 9 ?is life1 ,psal4 xvii4 #ad4 ,:at is x ye seek8 ,ye flee f godl9ess z y\r great enemy4 ,ye ?9k religion an adv]s>y to ?is life1 & ! pleasures ( x4 ,nay1 b x is a huge mi/ake1 = x ha? ! promise ( ?is life1 & t :i* is to come4 ,ye _c abide to h ,*ri/'s k+dom )9 y4 ,ye w n h him to rule ov] y4 ,ye w n r5\nce self1 & y\r own righte\sness4 ,b consid]1 ,o m51 t "h is t :i* ye %\ld seek aft]4 ,"h is weal?1 & hon\r1 & long life1 & pleasures at ,god's "r h& = ev]more4 ,ye seek _m ?+s fir/1 & ye w n seek ?is "o ?+ ne$ful1 ,luke x4 #da1 #db4 ,b "h is ! way to get :at ye seek m c]ta9ly & solidly1 8,seek fir/ ! k+dom ( ,god & 8 righte\sness10 & all ^! o!r ?+s w come ( w4 ,ye ne$ n seek !m1 = y\r heav5ly ,fa!r kn[s be/ :at ye ne$4 ,behold :at a satisfy+ portion ?is k+dom is4 ,:5 ! pit* & height ( m5's atta9m5ts 9 ?is _w is b a consect>y1 an app5dicle ( x1 :at mu/ ?is k+dom be 9 itself1 :5 all ^! ?+s foll[ z att5dants8 ,"h !n is "o ?+1 wor? all1 & m ?an all1 ev5 ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o is all 9 all1 ,col4 iii4 #aj1 #aa4 ,ye speak ( _m k+doms1 nay1 b "h is "o k+dom1 ! k+dom ( grace & glory1 t ha? 9 x em95tly all t is scatt]$ among all ?+s4 ,x unites u to ,jesus ,*ri/1 89 :om all ! fulness ( ! ,godhead dwells1 & ye are complete 9 him1 :o is ! head ( all pr9cipality & p[]10 ,col4 ii4 #i1 #aj4 ,9 8 h\se is fatness1 & ye %all be satisfi$ ) ?is1 & dr9k ( ^! riv]s ( ev]la/+ pleasures t are at 8 "r h&1 ,psal4 xxxvi4 #h1 #i1 xvi4 #aa4 ,:5 ! pi\s ,psalmi/ 0 ov]-*>g$ ) ! v =e?\ght & appreh5sion ( ?is1 he says1 8,h[ excell5t is ?y lov+ k9dness1 ,o ,god6 !re=e ! *ildr5 ( m5 put _! tru/ "u ! %ad[ ( ?y w+s10 ,psal4 xxxvi4 #g4 8,o h[ great is ?y goodness1 :i* ?\ ha/ laid up = !m t fe> !e1 :i* ?\ ha/ wr\ght = !m t tru/ 9 !e10 ,psal4 xxxi4 #ai1 #bj4 ,:5 ! sight ( x af> (f1 & ! ta/e ( x 9 ?is wild]ness1 is ( s mu* virtue1 :at %all ! dr9k+ ( t wellhead be1 :5 ! s\l %all be dr[n$ 9 x8 ,z ^! ?+s are divid$1--on ! "o side1 _m ?+s1 & on ! o!r1 "o k+dom m wor? ?an all1 s are m5 divid$ accord+ly4 ,on ! "o h& are ! nations & ,g5tiles1 on ! o!r a poor h&ful4 ,ye my disciples1 8,seek ye10 says ,*ri/1 8fir/ ! k+dom ( ,god1 & 8 righte\sness1 & all ^! ?+s10 :at ye %all eat1 & :at ye %all dr9k1 or :]e)al ye %all be clo!d1 8%all be add$40 ,= aft] all ^! ?+s ! ,g5tiles seek1 & y\r ,fa!r kn[e? t ye h ne$ ( !m4 8,fe> n1 little flock1 = x is y\r ,fa!r's good pleasure to give y ! k+dom10 ,luke xii4 #bi1 #ca4 ,n[ ?is division ha? be5 always 9 ! _w4 8,= _m say1 7,psal4 iv4 #f1 #g71 ,:o w %[ u any good80 ,b !y :o h _! affections ga!r$ 9 "o *annel t[>d "o ?+1 are z x 7 b "o man4 ,b1 ,"l1 8lift ?\ up ! light ( ?y c\nt5ance ^u u1 ?\ ha/ put gladness 9 my he>t m ?an 9 ! "t t _! corn & w9e increas$40 ,"h !n is ev5 ! c\rse ( ! _w1 ! way ( ! multitude4 ,!y h _! way scatt]$1 _! ga9 lies 9 _m arts4 ,_m ?+s !y mu/ seek1 because !y =sake ! "o ?+ necess>y4 ,:5 !y =sake ! "o f\nta9 ( liv+ wat]1 !y mu/ dig up1 & hew out to !mselves _m brok5 ci/]ns1 t c hold no wat]1 no "o to help ano!r4 ,?is is ev5 proclaim$ by ! conv]sation ( a great "p ( ! _w4 ,d ye n decl>e ?is1 by y\r eag] pursuit ( ?is _w1 & ! ?+s ( x1 & y\r c>eful ?\ghts ( x1 t ye h no m9d7#dih7 ( et]nity1 or ! k+dom to come8 ,ye seek no?+ b ?+s "h1 & ^! d n desc5d aft] y4 ,be p]suad$1 ,i besee* y1 be p]suad$ ( ?is1 t :5 ye h y\r he>ts bel[1 t ye are no bett]1 ! mo/ "p ( y1 ?an pagans4 ,ye h ?is pret5ce1 t x is necess>y to live & foll[ "s call+4 ,x is true inde$4 ,b is x n m necess>y to live = ev] aft] dea? ?an = a mom5t8 ,godl9ess w n prejudge ?is life or ?y call+1 b ye seek aft] ^! ?+s1 z if ye 7 to live et]nally 9 ?is va9 _w4 ,ye c\ld toil no m1 take no m ?\ght = a million ( ages1 ?an ye d n[ = ! morr[4 ,?is prejudges & %uts out all ?\ghts ( heav5 or hell4 ,ye are call$ to a k+dom4 ,?is is (f]$ unto y4 ,w ye be s mad z to refuse x1 & embrace ! dunghill1 & scrape x /ill toge!r8 ,we decl>e unto y 9 8 "n1 :o is tru? itself1 t if ye w be p]suad$ to be ,*ri/ians inde$1 ye %all h ^! outw>d ?+s ye h ne$ (1 )\t c>e & anxiety1 :i* n[ ye are torm5t$ =4 ,& = sup]fluities1 :at ne$ ye c>e = !m8 ,a reasonable man %\ld despise !m1 & mu* m a ,*ri/ian4 ,if ye w\ld n be z pagans )\t ! *ur*1 ye mu/ be sob] 9 ^! ?+s1 mortifi$ & dead unto !m4 ,!re %all be no real diff]5ce betwe5 !e & a hea!n1 9 ! day ( appe>+ be=e ,*ri/'s tribunal1 ,o ,*ri/ian1 except ?\ ha/ d5i$ & despis$ ?is _w1 & s\ght pr9cipally ! ?+s t are above4 ,is ,*ri/ianity no m1 ,i pray y1 b a "n8 ,ye w\ld all be call$ ,*ri/ians4 ,:y w ye n be s inde$8 ,= ! "n w nev] advantage y1 b 9 ! day ( judgm5t x %all be ! greate/ accession & weight unto y\r guilt9ess1 & also to y\r judgm5t4 ,ye w\ld all n[ be acc\nt$ ,*ri/ians1 b if ye be n s 9 tru?1 & 9 de$1 ! day w come t ye %all wi% f y\r s\l ye _h want$ ! "n also1 & _h liv$ among ^! ,g5tiles & pagans ^: conv]sation ye did foll[4 ,= x %all be m tol]able = ! covet\s worldly pagan 9 t day1 ?an ! covet\s ,*ri/ian4 ,oh t ye 7 once p]suad$ t !re is an inconsi/5cy 9 !m1 :o seek ^! _m ?+s1 & ?is "o k+dom4 8,b seek ye fir/ ! k+dom ( ,god1 & 8 righte\sness10 9 opposition to ! ,g5tiles seek+ ( _m ?+s4 ,ye may seek ! _w1 b if ye seek x1 seek x z if ye s\ght x n1 if ye use x use x z if ye us$ x n1 or use ! _w z ^? :o d n abuse x1 kn[+ t ! fa%ion !re( passes away4 ,c]ta9ly ye _c ) all seek grace & glory1 #a ,cor4 ii4 #bi1 #cb4 ,!re=e ,*ri/ says to en=ce 8 exhortation1 7,mat?4 vi4 #bd7 8,no man c s]ve two ma/]s1 = ei!r he w hate ! "o1 & love ! o!r1 or else he w hold to ! "o1 & despise ! o!r2 ye _c s]ve ,god & mammon40 ,i fe> _m ( y conceive t ?is belongs n to y4 ,^? :o are n naturally covet\s & gre$y1 :o are n /ill 9 anxiety & p]plexity ab\t ! ?+s ( ! _w1 w possibly conceive !mselves free4 ,nay1 b look ^u ! division t ,*ri/ makes4 ,0 !re n _m a hea!n man among ! nations1 z free ( t covet\sness not$ among m58 ,7 !re n z gallant spirits among !m1 t c>$ z little = ri*es z any ( u1--nay1 m5 e way ( a m smoo? & blameless c>riage ?an ! mo/ "p ( u are8 ,yet behold ! con/ruction t ,*ri/ puts on !m1 8aft] all ^! ?+s d ! nations seek40 ,i ?9k _m ( !m h declaim$ m aga9/ ! bas5ess ( covet\s spirits17#dii7 ?an _m ,*ri/ian prea*]s1 & 9 ! v practice ( x h out/ripp$ ! mo/ "p ( ! ,*ri/ian _w4 ,yet 9 ! scripture s5se1 ev5 all ^! :o h cri$ d[n ! _w1 are b lov]s ( x1 & ( !mselves too4 ,h[ c ?is be8 ,x is c]ta9 e man is compos$ ( desires & brea?+s aft] "s ?+ )\t himself4 ,"s m5's desires are m %all[ & l[ ?an o!rs4 ,"o man ha? hon\r 9 admiration1 & may despise ri*es4 ,ano!r foll[s 8 pleasures & may neglect bo? ^!4 ,nay1 possibly a man may be mod]ate 9 all ^! ?+s1 s t none c *all5ge him1 & yet he is b a lov] ( ! _w4 ,x is ! ma/] he s]ves1 & ! idol he wor%ippe?1 because no man wants "o1 or _m idols1 some?+ to take up 8 affection & desires4 ,n[ ?\gh su* a man seems mod]ate 9 ^!1 9 comp>ison ( o!rs ^: he>ts run m aft] !m1 yet1 because !re is no o!r ?+1 t does take up 8 he>t s mu* z ^!1 he is b 9 ,*ri/'s acc\nt among ! hea!n nations4 ,"s ( y are n 9 great expectations1 ye h b mean projects1 ye seem cont5t ) few ?+s1 ye are n vex+ y\rselves z o!rs d1 b let ! _w come & g z x pleases1 )\t mu* disquiet4 ,?is1 ,i say1 may be ! temp] ( "s natural spirits1 yet ,i ask su* ( y1 is !re any ?+ else ye seek m aft]1 or sp5d m "t & ?\ght ^u1 & :at is t8 ,is !re any o!r ?+ ye are m tak5 up )1 ?an y\r pres5t ease & accommodation 9 ?is life8 ,no c]ta9ly1 ye _c say s1 h[ev] y\r projects be mean & l[1 yet !y are conf9$ )9 "t & ?+s pres5t1 & ! k+dom ( grace & glory comes n mu* 9 y\r m9d4 ,!n1 ,i say1 ?\ art b a lov] ( ! _w4 ,mammon is ?y god4 ,?\ seeke/ n ! k+dom ( heav51 & %alt n obta9 x4 ,= t :i* ! nations seek aft] is ?y pr$om9ant4 ,w ye !n1 ,i besee* y1 ga!r 9 y\r he>ts to consid] ?is4 ,is x a light matt] we speak (1 life or dea?8 ,do? x n conc]n y z mu* z y are wor?8 ,!re=e consid] x z s]i\sly z if y 7 go+ h5ce to be no m4 ,_m ( y w n grant worldly m9d$ness a s94 ,:5 ye make x a god1 & sacrifice unto x1 ye fancy t ye are seek+ heav54 ,i pray y d n deceive y\r s\ls4 ,give !m z good measure z ye w\ld d y\r bodies 9 any ?+4 ,w\ld ye say ye 7 seek+ aft] any ?+1 ,i suppose to f9d su* a fri5d to speak to1 w\ld ye1 ,i say1 ?9k t ye e>ne/ly desir$ to see t fri5d1 & s\ght him1 if ye did all ! day take up y\r "t ) o!r petty bus9ess t might be done at any "t8 ,h[ c ye imag9e ye seek n ! _w b heav51 :51 if ye w\ld look back ^u ! curr5t & /ream1 bo? ( y\r affections & endeav\rs1 ye w\ld f9d !y h run ?is way t[>d y\r pres5t ease & satisfaction8 ,ye d n give "o entire h\r to ! ?\ght ( ,jesus ,*ri/ & 8 k+dom1 x may be1 9 a :ole week4 ,are ye !n seek]s ( ! k+dom8 ,if ye did b exam9e "o day h[ x is sp5t1 ye might pass a judgm5t ^u y\r :ole life4 ,d ye seek t fir/ :i* is fewe/ times 9 y\r ?\ghts1 & lea/ 9 y\r affections1 & ha? lea/ ( y\r "t be/[$ on x8 ,alas1 d n flatt] y\rselves4 ,t ye seek fir/ :i* is (t5 9 y\r m9d1 :i* uses to /ir up y\r joy or grief1 or desire mo/4 ,x is ?is pres5t _w only1 & ?is pres5t _w is y\r portion4 ,ye %all lose ! k+dom ( heav5 by seek+ to make ! _w sure4 ,z = ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 ye :o w be 8 disciples1 7to su* he speaks "h17 x becomes n y to be l ! hea!ns4 ,ye ought1 mo/ ( all1 to adorn y\r holy pr(ession1 y\r high call+ to a k+dom above4 ,if !n ye seek ^! ?+s bel[1 z if ye s\ght !m n1 ye ought to make religion y\r ma9 bus9ess1 else ye are n inde$ religi\s4 ,if ,*ri/ianity take n up a man1 he ha? n ! ?+1 b ! "n4 8,seek fir/10 t is1 *iefly1 pr9cipally1 & above all1 8! k+dom ( ,god & 8 righte\sness40 ,nay1 ?is is m /range1 x is a fir/ t ha? no second4 ,seek ?is fir/1 s z if ye s\ght no?+ else1 & all ?+s necess>y "h %all be sup]add$ to ! seek+ & f9d+ ( ?is k+dom4 ,?is is t :i* ,i w\ld h engrav5 on all our he>ts1 t !re is a necessity ( mak+ ,*ri/ianity our call+ & trade1 our bus9ess & employm5t1 else we mu/ r5\nce x4 ,x w take our :ole man1 our :ole "t1 n sp>e h\rs1 & by ?\ghts4 ,ye h a great task to accompli%1 a great j\rney to make4 ,if ye give n all dilig5ce to add to y\r fai?1 virtue1 k1 temp]ance1 pati5ce1 godl9ess1 bro!rly k9dness1 & *>ity1 ye are c]ta9ly bl9d1 & see n af> (f1 & h n be5 purg$ f y\r old s9s1 #b ,pet4 i4 #e-aa4 ,?is imports t ^? :o make n religion _! great compreh5sive /udy1 d nei!r "k et]nity1 nor see into x4 ,oh1 h[ may ?is ^w /rike into ! he>ts ( _m ,*ri/ians1 & pi]ce z a sword6 ,is our lazy1 indiff]5t1 & cold s]vice at "s appo9t$ h\rs1 8all dilig5ce08 ,or1 is x dilig5ce at all8 ,is !re n m dilig5ce & f]v\r 9 o!r ?+s ?an ?is1 to add grace to grace8 ,:o is covet\s ( su* a game8 ,are n _m m desir\s ( add+ l&s & h\ses to _! l&s & h\ses1 & money to _! /ock1 ?an to add to _! fai? virtue8 c4 ,:o among y is enl>g+ 8 desires1 z ! grave1 aft] con=mity to ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ! righte\sness ( 8 k+dom1 t ?is treasure ( grace may ab\nd8 ,alas1 we are poor mean ,*ri/ians1 because we are neglig5t6 ,= 8! h& ( ! dilig5t make? ri*10 ,prov4 x4 #d4 ,b we become poor 9 grace1 because we deal ) a slack h&4 ,is !re any great ?+ t is atta9able )\t mu* pa9s & sweat+8 ,difficilia qu pul*ra47#ejj7 ,?9k ye to come to a k+dom by sleep+ ?r\gh "s cu/om ( godl9ess8 8,see/ ?\ a man dilig5t 9 8 bus9ess8 t man %all /& be=e k+s1 he %all n /& be=e mean m510 ,prov4 xxii4 #bi4 ,?is advances him to be a c\rti]4 ,& is n ?is bus9ess ( ,*ri/ianity m consid]able to be dilig5t ab\t :5 x advances a man into ! c\rt ( heav51 into 8 pres5ce 9 ^: fav\r is life1 & ^: lov+ k9dness is bett] ?an life8 ,& n only s1 b if ye be dilig5t "h ye %all obta9 a k+dom4 8,seek fir/ ! k+dom ( ,god40 8,! h& ( ! dilig5t %all be> rule b ! slo?ful %all be "u tribute10 ,prov4 xii4 #bd4 ,if ye make ?is y\r bus9ess1 & sp5d y\r spirits 9 x1 ye %all be k+s & prie/s ) ,god 9 ! k+dom above1 t may suff] _m p>tak]s )\t division or emulation4 ,x is he t ov]comes1 t %all h ! new "n1 ! :ite raim5t1 ! cr[n ( life1 & all ! glori\s ?+s :i* are promis$ to !m t ov]come 9 ! second & ?ird *apt]s ( ! ,revelation4 ,o :at glad tid+s are ^!6 ,?is is ! gospel ( peace4 ,?is is ! joyful s\nd t proclaims unto u s great1 s excell5t ?+s z a k+dom1 ! k+dom ( ,god1 an ev]la/+ k+dom l ,god1 a k+dom glori\s z he is1 a k+dom suitable to 8 royal ,maje/y1 & ! magnific5ce ( 8 palace above4 ,are we call$ into ?is by ! gospel1 & w\ld ye "k :at is ! sum !re(8 ,x is ?is4 ,ho6 e "o t w h great ?+s1 ho6 e "o t w be a k+ to ,god1 & to be> rule ov] k+s 9 ! great day1 come1 "h x is1 ov]come y\rselves "h 9 ! ,lamb t ha? ov]come1 foll[ ,jesus ! capta9 ( y\r salvation1 :o = ! joy & glory :i* 0 set be=e him1 despis$ all ! glory ( ?is _w1 & ! pa9s & %ame ( ! cross1 ,heb4 xii4 #a1 #b4 8,:y d ye sp5d y\r money = t :i* is n bread1 & y\r lab\r = t :i* satisfie? n80 ,isa4 lv4 #a1 #b1 #c4 ,all ye toil ab\t1 :at is x8 ,*ildr5's fancies4 ,su* h\ses & k+doms z !y build 9 ! s&4 ,:y sp5d ye y\r "t & lab\r ^u e>?ly ?+s t are at an end8 ,"h is a k+dom wor?y ( all m5's ?\ghts1 & affections1 & "t4 ,! dilig5t %all h x4 ,gird up ! lo9s ( y\r m9d1 & seek x z ! "o ?+ ne$ful4 ,_m ( y desire ?is k+dom1 b alas6 ^! are slugg>d's wi%es1 ye h fa9t+ desires aft] x4 ,y\r desires consume & wa/e y4 ,b ye put n =? y\r h&1 & s ye h no?+4 8,! s\l ( ! slugg>d desire? & ha? no?+1 b ! s\l ( ! dilig5t %all be made fat10 ,prov4 xiii4 #d4 ,d ye see any gr[+ ,*ri/ian1 b he t is mu* 9 ! ex]cise ( godl9ess1 & v hone/ 9 x8 ,see ye any fat s\ls1 b dilig5t s\ls8 ,our b>r5ness & leanness ha? neglig5ce writt5 ^u x4 ,d ye n wond] t we are n fat & fl\ri%+1 z palms & c$>s 9 ! c\rts ( our ,god8 ,c]ta9ly x is no wond]4 ,is x n a wond] t our sleep+ away secure1 keeps s mu* z ! leaves ( a pr(ession ^u u8 ,!re=e ,*ri/ians1 let ?is be y\r "n1 ,seek]s1 b seek]s ( :at8 ,n ( any new religion1 b ( ! good old k+dom ( ,god1 propon$ to u 9 ! gospel4 ,& rememb] t ! seek] mu/ seek dilig5tly1 if he ?9k t :i* he seeks wor?y ( f9d+4 8,he t comes to ,god mu/ believe t he is1 & t he is ! rew>d] ( !m t dilig5tly seek him10 ,heb4 xi4 #f4 ,y\r seek+ w proclaim y\r e/imation ( :at ye seek4 ,x w be writt5 on x1 :at y\r desires are4 ,_m m5's unfrequ5t & lazy pray]s h ?is writt5 ^u !m 9 legible *>act]s1 ,i c>e n :e!r ,god grant or n4 ,dilig5ce speaks affection1 & affection pr9ciples7#eja7 dilig5ce4 ,& if ye be seek]s1 ye mu/ be s /ill1 till ye f9d1 & h no m want4 ,:5 ye h done all1 ye mu/ /&1 ,eph4 vi4 #aj1 #af4 ,:5 ye h f\nd all1 ye mu/ seek4 ,ye d b f9d 9 "p1 because ! k+dom ( ,god is b com+ 9 ! glory & p]fection ( x4 ,nay1 ,i believe ! m ye f9d1 ! m ye w seek1 because ta/+ :at ?is k+dom is1 c be/ engage ! affection & resolution aft] x4 ,seek+ is an ex]cise suitable to a ,*ri/ian 9 ?is /ate ( pilgrimage4 ,enjoym5t is = 8 own c\ntry1 heav54 ,& %all n ! bitt]ness & pa9s ( seek+1 sweet5 ! enjoym5t ( ?is k+dom :5 x is f\nd8 ,?is w ende> x & make x preci\s4 ,yet x ne$s no sup]em95t & accessory sweetness1 x is s satisfactory 9 itself4 ,*ri/ians1 rememb] y\r "n4 ,:5 y h atta9$ all1 /ill seek m4 ,= !re is m to be f\nd "h ?an ye h yet f\nd4 ,x is sitt+ d[n on our atta9m5ts t makes u b>r5 & lean ,*ri/ians4 ,desires & dilig5ce are ! vital sap ( a ,*ri/ian4 ,enl>ge once y\r desires z ! grave1 t nev] says ,i h en\gh4 ,& ye h good w>rant s to d1 because t :i* ye are all[$ to desire is )\t b\nds & measure4 ,x is inexhau/ible1 & :5 once desires h empti$ ! s\l1 & made x capable ( su* a great k+dom1 !n let y\r /udy be h5ce=? to fill up t void ) ?is k+dom4 ,let y\r dilig5ce come up to desires1 & at l5g? ye %all be :at ye w\ld be1 ye %all f9d :at ye s\ght4 ,s]mon ,,xviii4 ,matt4 vi4 #cc4--8;,b seek ye fir/ ! k+dom ( ,god10 c4 ,o 8seeke/ ?\ great ?+s = ?yself10 says ,god to ,b>u*1 7,j]4 xlv4 #e7 8seek !m n40 ,h[ !n do? he comm& u 9 ! text to seek a k+dom8 ,is n ?is a great ?+8 ,c]ta9ly x is great] ?an ^? great ?+s he w\ld n h ,b>u* to seek aft]1 & yet he *>ges u to seek aft] x4 ,9 e k9d ( creatures !re is "s diff]5ce1 "s great]1 "s less]1 "s high]1 "s l[]2 s !re are "s m5 f> above o!rs 9 k1 und]/&+1 /r5g?1 & su* l4 ,yet su* is ! ord] ,god ha? made1 t ! l[e/ angel is above ! highe/ man1 s t 9 comp>ison ( ^!1 ! greate/ man is b a mean worm1 a despisable no?+4 ,among ?+s creat$1 "s are great]1 "s less]4 8,:5 ,i consid] ! heav5s1 ! "w ( ?y f+]s10 says ,david1 8! moon & />s :i* ?\ ha/ orda9$3 ,:at is man1 t ?\ art m9dful ( him8 & ! son ( man t ?\ visite/ him80 ,psal4 viii4 #c1 #d4 ,b :5 all ^! are comp>$ ) ,god1 !n ! diff]5ce ( great] & less] disappe>s4 ,9 ! night !re are diff]5t lights1 ! moon & />s1 8& "o />10 says ,paul1 8diff]e? f ano!r 9 glory40 ,"s are ( ! fir/1 "s ( ! second1 & mo/ ( !m ! ?ird magnitude4 ,nay1 b let ! sun arise--& all ^! are alike1 !y are all d>kness :5 comp>$ ) ! sun's brightness4 ,:at !n are angels & m5 to ,god1 :o is a light inaccessible & full ( glory1 :om no eye ha? se5 or c see8 8,all nations be=e him are z no?+1 yea1 !y are c\nt$ to him less ?an no?+1 & vanity10 ,isa4 xl4 #ab-ai2 #a ,tim4 vi4 #ae1 #af4 ,! sun himself %9es n be=e him1 & ! moon gives n h] light4 ,n[ is x n s proportionably "h8 ,if we /ay )9 ! sph]e ( temporal & worldly ?+s1 "s are great1 "s small1 "s ?+s ( great]1 "s ?+s ( less consequ5ce1 great] or small] 9 _! appe>ance to u1 & 9 m5's fancies4 ,b if we g fur!r & look into et]nity1 !n c]ta9ly all ^! w appe> small & inconsid]able4 ,?is e>? seems v spaci\s1 & huge 9 quantity unto u :o dwell ^u x4 ,we disc]n m\nta9s & valleys1 sea & l&1 & d make _m divisions ( x4 ,b if "o man 7 above :]e ! sun is1 & look$ d[n ^u ! e>?1 he w\ld consid] x b z "o po9t almo/ invisible1 t _h no proportion to ! va/ dim5sions ( heav54 ,ev5 s x is "h1 :ile m5 abide )9 _! own orb1 _! natural und]/&+1 & d comp>e "t only ) "t1 & temporal ?+s ) temporal1 ri*es ) pov]ty1 hon\r ) disgrace1 pleasure ) pa91 le>n+ ) ignorance1 /r5g? ) weakness1 pleasant l&s & goodly h\ses ) wild]nesses & wild des]ts :]e none d well4 ,x is no wond]1 ,i ?9k1 t ^? :o comp>e !mselves ) "s t comm5d !mselves1 are n wise1 #b ,cor4 x4 #ab1 #ac4 ,!re is b "o p]fect patt]n !y %\ld look to1 if !y w\ld n be deceiv$4 ,:ile ye /ay y\r ?\ghts )9 ^! b\nds1 ye appreh5d 9 y\rselves great odds betwe5 "o ?+ & ano!r4 ,b if once ! ,_s ( ,god enlight5$ y\r eyes1 & made y to see f> (f1 if ye 7 elevat$ above y\r own /ation1 to ! wat*-t[] ( ! holy scriptures1 to behold (f7#ejb7 ^!1 by ! prospect ( sav+ fai?1 ?+s t are af> (f1 su* z heav5 & hell1 et]nity1 salvation & condemnation1 ,o h[ w\ld all ^! diff]5ces 9 a pres5t _w evani% out ( sight1 9 ! pres5ce ( ^! va/ & inf9ite ?+s6 ,food & raim5t are great ?+s to ! mo/ "p ( m51 !re=e d !y toil s mu* ab\t !m1 & take s mu* ?\ght = !m1 h[ to fe$1 & h[ to be clo!d1 h[ to h a full & delicate table1 & f9e clo!s6 ,aga91 _m o!rs appreh5d "s greatness & em95cy 9 hon\r & respect among m52 o!rs 9 pleasure & satisfaction to _! s5ses1 ev5 z a bea/ w\ld judge4 ,o!rs appreh5d "s wor? & excell5ce 9 great possessions1 9 silv] & gold beside !m1 & h a k9d ( complac5cy 9 ^!4 ,b if once ?is k+dom ( ,god ent]$ into y\r he>t1 if ye saw ! wor? ( x1 ! va/ dim5sions ( x1 ! pleasure1 hon\r1 & pr(it ( x1 !n c]ta9ly all o!r ?+s w\ld appe> to be mean & l[1 n wor? a ?\ght be=eh&4 ,advantage & disadvantage w\ld be all "o to y4 ,hon\r & di%on\r1 evil report & good report1 pleasure & pa91 w\ld h no di/ance f "o ano!r2 ?is ga91 ?is hon\r1 ?is pleasure ( ! k+dom ( ,god1 w\ld s ov]ma/] !m1 s out%9e !m4 ,nay1 ,i may say1 if ye b knew y\r immortal s\ls1 or y\r own wor? beyond ! re/ ( ! creatures1 su* z silv]1 gold1 l&s1 h\ses1 c41 ,i am confid5t ye w\ld fall 9 y\r e/eem ( !m4 ,!y w\ld appe> b l[1 base ?+s 9 reg>d ( ! s\l4 ,suppose ev5 ?is _w came 9 competition1 7! ga9 ( x n[ seems great ga917 b ,i pray y1 if ye laid all t _w 9 ! balance ) y\r s\l1 :at w\ld weigh mo/8 ,*ri/ holds x =? to a rational man1 to judge ( x2 8,:at %all x pr(it a man1 if he %all ga9 ! :ole _w1 & lose 8 own s\l1 or be ca/ away80 ,w\ld ye acc\nt y\rselves ga9]s1 :5 ye h lo/ y\rselves8 ,matt4 xvi4 #bf2 ,luke ix4 #be4 ,is n a man bett] ?an meat8 ,are n y\r s\ls m preci\s ?an ! f9e/ gold8 ,:5 y lose y\r s\ls1 ^: %all ^! be8 8,:at %all a man give 9 ex*ange = 8 s\l80 ,& if !re be no "o m to possess or use1 :at pr(it is x8 ,?is !n t we h 9 h& is "o ?+ ( greate/ mom5t & conc]nm5t 9 ! _w4 ,let me !n besee* y to weigh ^! ?+s 9 ! balance ( ! sanctu>y1--y\r s\ls1 & ?is _w1 ! k+dom ( ,god1 & _m temporal ?+s1 su* z food & raim5t4 ,ye nev] ent] into ! comp>ison ( ^! ?+s 9 y\r m9d4 ,if ye did1 w\ld ye n see to :i* side ! balance w\ld turn8 ,!re=e we w\ld h y look ^u ^! words ( our ,savi\r1 :i* are ! j balance ( ! sanctu>y4 ,behold h[ ! "q is /at$1 h[ ! comp>ison goe?4 ,x is n :e!r ,i %all want food & raim5t1 & o!r necess>y ?+s "h1 or ! k+dom ( ,god h]eaft]8 ,x is n ?us ca/--9 ! "o balance1 ! pres5t life & its accommodations1 9 ! o!r1 ! life to come & ,god's k+dom4 ,inde$ if x 7 s1 )\t all controv]sy ?is k+dom w\ld c>ry x4 ,i say1 if !re 7 an inconsi/5cy suppos$ betwe5 a life "h1 & a life h]eaft]1 suppose no man c be godly1 except he be mis]able1 poor1 nak$1 afflict$1 extremely indig5t1 yet ,i say ! balance ?us ca/51 w\ld be cle> to all m5 t judg$ aright4 ,w\ld n et]nity weigh d[n "t8 ,w\ld n an immortal s\l weigh d[n a mortal body8 ,:at proportion w\ld ! raim5t ( wool1 or gold1 or silk h to ! :ite & clean l951 ! robes ( righte\sness1 ! robes ( sa9ts1 & to ! cr[n ( glory t fade? n away8 ,:at proportion w\ld our p]i%+ pleasures h to ! riv]s ( pleasures1 pure1 unmix$1 undefil$ pleasures at ,god's "r h& = ev]more8 ,w\ld ye ?us rate ?is pres5t span1 in*1 & %ad[ ( "t1 if ye consid]$ ! endless endurance ( et]nity8 ,i am sure reason itself might be appeal$ unto1 ?\gh fai? 7 n to judge4 ,?\gh x w\ld hold well en\gh s1 yet our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ /ates ! controv]sy o!rwise1 & holds out ano!r balance1 t x may be ! m conv9c+ & cle>1 if x 7 possible ev51 to ov]come natural consci5ces ) ! light ( x4 ,& x is ?is1 9 ! "o h& y may see food & raim5t1 ?+s t belong to ?is life2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 y may behold ! k+dom ( ,god1 & 8 righte\sness1 grace1 & glory2 &1 besides t1 ev5 all ^! o!r ?+s t ye did see 9 ! o!r h&1 food1 raim5t1 c41 8all ^! ?+s %all be add$40 ,wisdom1 9 ! ,prov]bs1 uses su* a device to cat* poor1 fooli%1 & simple m53 8,happy10 says ,solomon1 8is ! man t f9de? wisdom1 & ! man t gette? und]/&+4 ,= ! m]*&ise !re( is bett] ?an ! m]*&ise ( silv]1 & ! ga9 !re( ?an f9e gold4 ,%e is m preci\s ?an rubies3 & all ! ?+s ?\ can/ desire are n to be comp>$ unto h]40 ,"h is ! weight ( wisdom 9 itself4 ,see h[ pond]\s x is ( itself2 s heavy t x may weigh d[n all t come )9 ! compass ( desire1 & c]ta9ly its compass is inf9ite4 ,b1 he adds1 8,l5g? ( days are 9 h] "r h&1 & 9 h] left h& ri*es & hon\r4 ,h] ways are ways ( pleasantness1 & all h] pa?s are peace4 ,%e is a tree ( life to !m t lay hold ^u h]40 ,%e is a tree ( life 9 h]self1 ?\gh %e _h no accession ( o!r ?+s1 8& happy is e "o :o reta9e? h]10 ,prov4 iii4 #ac-ai4 ,n[1 ,o m51 if ye w n be allur$ ) ! beauty & excell5cy ( ! pr9cess1 wisdom h]self1 !n1 ,i pray y1 look :at foll[s h]4 ,t :i* n[ ye are pursu+ aft] ) mu* lab\r & pa9s1 & all 9 va9 too1 is "h 9 h] tra94 ,look h[ ! comp>ison is /at$4 ,*ri/ ,jesus w\ld cat* u ) a holy guile1 &1 if x _h success1 ,o6 x w\ld be a bless$ guile to u4 ,ye h l>ge & airy appreh5sions ( temporal ?+s1 :i* ye call ne$ful1 & ye _c behold et]nal ?+s4 ,ye "k n ! wor? ( ?is k+dom4 ,ye conceive t godl9ess is prejudicial unto y 9 ?is life1 t ! k+dom ( grace w make y mis]able "h2 & t ye _c endure4 ,ah1 be n mi/ak51 come & look aga94 ,if godl9ess itself w n allure y1 if ! k+dom itself w n weigh ) y1 !n1 ,i pray y1 consid] :at an app5dix1 :at a consect>y ^! h4 ,consid] t ! sum is add$ to ! pr9cipal1 :i* ye s mu* seek aft]4 ,b ye refuse ! pr9cipal1 ! k+dom4 ,ye h n "r ?\ghts ( godl9ess1 8= godl9ess is pr(itable unto all ?+s1 hav+ ! promise ( ! life t n[ is1 & t :i* is to come10 #a ,tim4 iv4 #h4 ,n[1 is n ?is 8a fai?ful say+80 ,if ye believe x s to be1 is x n 8wor?y ( all acceptation80 ,ye may h ?+s necess>y "h1 food & raim5t4 ,& if ye seek m1 if ye w be ri*1 & w h sup]fluities1 !n ye %all fall into _m temptations1 sn>es1 & hurtful lu/s1 :i* %all dr[n y 9 p]dition1 #a ,tim4 vi4 #h-aa4 ,nature & reason might *eck su* exorbitances1 = nature is cont5t ) few ?+s4 ,!re=e believe t 8godl9ess ) cont5tm5t is great ga940 ,ye are n[ only seek+ temporal ga91 b t is nei!r great ga91 nor ga9 at all1 :5 ye lose y\r s\l4 ,= t is an irrecov]able & incomp>able loss4 ,ye may h ^! outw>d ?+s1 ,god's bless+1 & peace ) !m1 & heav5 too if ye *oose ?is k+dom be=e all ?+s1 & above all ?+s4 ,b if ye give ^! o!r ?+s ! pre-em95ce1 x is unc]ta9 if ye w get :at ye seek1 & ye %all c]ta9ly be et]nal los]s beside4 ,if !re 7 no m b ?is k+dom alone1 x might weigh all d[n4 ,if heav5 & e>? 7 laid 9 a balance1 w\ld n heav51 if x 7 pond]\s accord+ to its magnitude1 weigh d[n ! e>? exce$+ly out ( sight8 ,w\ld x n evani% z a po9t8 ,ev5 s1 ?\gh ?is k+dom ( grace & glory 7 alone1 9 opposition to all ^! ?+s t ye take ?\ght =1 x w\ld weigh !m d[n et]nally4 ,look :at ! weight ( glory 0 to ,paul1 :5 he says1 #b ,cor4 iv4 #ag1 8,= our light affliction1 :i* is b = a mom5t1 worke? = u a f> m exce$+ & et]nal weight ( glory1 :ile we look n at ! ?+s :i* are se51 b at ! ?+s :i* are n se51 = ! ?+s :i* are se5 are temporal1 b ! ?+s :i* are n se5 are et]nal40 ,! weight ( glory is et]nal1 & f> exce$s any ?+ temporal4 ,! "o scale ( ! balance goes up1 z x 71 et]nally out ( sight1 out ( ?\ght1 ! "o goes up = lightness & vanity1 & ! o!r goe? d[n1 = weight & solidity1 out ( sight1 & out ( ! ?\ght & imag9ation4 ,if ye look$ ^u ^! ?+s :i* are invisible & et]nal1 z ,paul did1 x w\ld be s ) y also4 ,b :5 )al ! e>? & its fulness is 9 ! scale ) ,god's k+dom & righte\sness1 w n ^!1 ) t accession1 weigh d[n ! e>? alone8 ,is x food & raim5t t ye seek8 ,!n ,i say1 food & raim5t is on ?is k+dom's side also4 ,& ye %all be m sure ( ^! ?+s1 because ye h ,god's promise = !m4 ,! wick$ h n 8 ^w & promise = prosp]ity1 ev5 n s mu* z to answ] _! necessities1 b only !y may sometimes prosp] 9 ! _w1 9 8 provid5ce4 ,b ,god's p %all h him engag$ 9 _! ne$ = _! temporal be+ "h 9 ?is _w4 8,o fe> ! ,"l1 ye 8 sa9ts1 = !re is no want to !m t fe> him4 ,! "y lions d lack & suff] hung]1 b !y t seek ! ,"l %all n want any good ?+10 ,psal4 xxxiv4 #i1 #aj4 ,godl9ess ha? ! promise ( ?is life4 ,n[1 !n1 ye are m assur$ ( temporal ?+s by ^! means ?an any mon>* c be4 ,! _w's /ability dep5ds only ^u a comm&4 ,b y\r food & raim5t "h is gr\nd$ ^u a promise1 & ?\gh heav5 & e>? %\ld fail & pass away1 yet n "o jot ( tru? %all fail4 ,god inde$ may *ange 8 comm& if he pleases1 b n 8 promises4 ,n[1 !n1 let all ! _w judge1 come & see ?is balance1 h[ on ! "o h& are food1 raim5t1 & all ?+s ne$ful = ?is pres5t life1 on ! o!r h&1 ^! same ?+ necess>y = our bodies1 & well be+ "h1 & t m solidly & sweetly fl[+ f ,god's love1 gr\nd$ on a promise1--,i ?9k ?is weighs d[n already1 if we %\ld say no m4 ,b !n behold :at m is on 8 "r h&4 ,!re is a k+dom ( ,god beside1 an et]nal k+dom1 & ?is weighs d[n et]nally4 ,all ?is _w is b an accession & addition to x4 ,! promises ( ?is life are n y\r portion & inh]itance1 !y are b sup]add$ to y\r portion1 s !n we h z mu* beside1 an inh]itance incorruptible & undefil$1 z ! _w h = _! inh]itance1 yea1 & m sure & m sweet beside4 ,we might ) rev]5ce *ange t v]se :i* ,paul has on ?is consid]ation1 8,if we _h hope only 9 ?is life1 we 7 ( all m5 mo/ mis]able10 #a ,cor4 xv4 #ai4 ,he speaks ?us because ( afflictions & p]secutions4 ,b on ?is consid]ation we might say1 ,if we h hope 9 ,*ri/ only 9 ?is life1 we 7 n ( all m5 mo/ mis]able1 b mo/ bless$1 because we h all ^! ?+s add$ to u1 )\t toil & vexation1 )\t c>e & anxiety1 by div9e promise & provid5ce1 ) ,god's bless+ & fav\r1 :at ! _w takes ?\ght =1 r5de? _! he>ts =1 toils _! bodies =1 & yet are n sure ( success1 or if !y get !m1 !y get a curse ) !m4 ,n[ :5 ! balance is ?us pres5t$1 :at is y\r *oice8 ,:at w ye seek aft]8 ,w ye seek ?is pres5t _w1 & lose ! k+dom ( heav58 ,or w ye *oose to 8seek fir/ ! k+dom ( ,god & 8 righte\sness10 & !n ye %all h 9 ?is _w :at is good = y8 ,! *oice is soon made 9 m5's judgm5ts4 ,ye d>e n any ( y d5y1 b x ought ?us to be4 ,b :o s]i\sly pond]s ^! ?+s till _! m9ds affect _! he>ts8 ,:o w sit d[n to m$itate ^u !m1 & pass a resolute & well gr\nd$ *oice ^u delib]ation8 ,rememb] :at ,*ri/ says1 8,no man c s]ve two ma/]s40 ,ye may inde$ h bo? ^! ?+s1 & ! k+dom4 ,b ye _c seek !m bo?1 !y are n s consi/5t4 8,b seek fir/ ! k+dom ( ,god10 & !n all ^! ?+s %all be giv5 y4 ,n[ !re is no m ne$ ( any second seek+4 ,= 8all ^! ?+s %all be add$0 z an accessory to ! fir/4 ,o see !n1 ye ^: projects & ?\ghts are t[>ds pres5t ?+s1--ye sp5d ! prime & fl[] ( y\r affections1 & "t ^u !m1--ye _c also seek ! k+dom ( heav54 ,unless ye seek !m z if ye s\ght !m n1 ye _c seek ?is bless$ k+dom4 ,if ye seek n ?is k+dom z ! "o ?+ necess>y1 & y\r seek+ proclaim t ye acc\nt x s1 ye d n seek x aright4 ,if ye be c>eful & tr\bl$ ab\t _m ?+s1 ye proclaim t ye d n ?9k !re is b "o ?+ ne$ful1 ye d n1 l ,m>y1 *oose ! good "p :i* %all n be tak5 f y1 ,luke x4 #da1 #db4 ,if ye w\ld ab&on ! di/ract+ c>e ( ! _w1 & let all y\r anxiety & c>e v5t itself "h ^u ! k+dom ( ,god1 all ^! ?+s w\ld be add$ besides ! k+dom itself4 8,seek ! k+dom ( ,god & 8 righte\sness40 ,i conceive ?is is add$ to make u und]/& ! bett] :at x is1 & :at is ! way to x4 ,! k+dom ( ,god is ! k+dom ( grace1 9 :i* he rules 9 u by 8 ,_s4 ,= ,jesus ,*ri/ is come = ?is end1 & made grace to sup]ab\nd ov] ! ab\nd+ ( s91 t z s9 reign$ unto dea?1 s grace might reign ?r\gh righte\sness unto et]nal life by ,jesus ,*ri/ our ,"l 7,rom4 v4 #ba71 t z s9 _h a ?rone 9 u1 s grace might h a ?rone1 & subject ! :ole man1 r5d]$ ob$i5t to t rule ( righte\sness t he "h holds =? 9 8 ^w4 ,b ?is k+dom ( ,god also includes ! k+dom ( glory1 :]e9 ^! :o ov]come ?is _w by fai? 9 ! ,son ( ,god1 reign z k+s set ^u ?rones ) ,god ! ,fa!r ( all4 ,n[ because ! mo/ "p1 :5 !y he>d ( ! k+dom ( ,god1 dream$ ( no?+ b a /ate ( happ9ess 9 heav51 & pass$ ov] ! way to x1 :i* is hol9ess1 & !y ?\ght n ^u ! k+dom ( grace1 :i* is prep>atory unto1 & disposes u = ! k+dom ( glory1 !re=e ,*ri/ exhorts u also to seek 8 righte\sness1 opposite to ! righte\sness ( ! scribes & ,ph>isees1 :o satisfi$ !mselves ) a m]e walk be=e m54 ,?is 0 man's righte\sness b n ,god's4 ,?is righte\sness may be also oppos$ to ! rags ( our own righte\sness1 t we seek to cov] ourselves )1 ,isa4 lxiv4 #f4 ,! apo/le says ( ! ,jews1 ,rom4 x4 #c1 #d1 8,= !y be+ ignorant ( ,god's righte\sness1 & go+ ab\t to e/abli% _! own righte\sness1 h n submitt$ !mselves to ! righte\sness ( ,god4 ,= ,*ri/ is ! end ( ! law = righte\sness to e "o t believe?40 ,n[ "h is ! bus9ess1 & ,i w\ld h y to conceive x "r4 ,! gospel calls y to a k+dom4 ,?is is c]ta9ly m ?an all e>?ly k+doms4 ,b h[ %all ye come to x8 ,n at ! ne>e/ h&1 n p] saltum47#ejc7 ,no1 believe x1 ye mu/ come & ent] ?is way1 be=e ye compass ! end1 & ! way to ?is k+dom is by ano!r k+dom1 namely righte\sness4 ,x is ! k+dom ( grace )9 u1 & ! fruit ( x is ?is4 ,d5y ?yself1 & foll[ me1 ,matt4 xvi4 #bd-bf4 ,ov]come y\rselves1 & y\r corrupt lu/s1 & ye %all be m ?an conqu]ors4 ,k+doms are gott5 by conque/4 ,b "h is ! greate/ conque/ & triumph 9 ! _w1 = a man to ov]come himself4 ,he t rules himself & 8 own _s1 is great] ?an he t take? a city1 ,prov4 xvi4 #cb4 ,o!r conqu]ors b ov]come m5 l !mselves1 & yet are ov]come by !mselves1 & _! own passions1 & s are b slaves inde$4 ,b if ye d5y y\rselves1 & resign y\rselves to ,jesus ,*ri/1 ye %all be m ?an conqu]ors1 ,rom4 viii4 #cg4 ,?is !n is ! k+dom ye mu/ seek fir/1 & x is ! fir/ /ep to ! ?rone ( glory4 ,if ye w\ld h a ?rone aft] ?is life1 y mu/ h a ?rone ( grace 9 y\r he>ts4 8,if ! ,son %all make y free1 !n %all ye be free inde$40 ,!y truly are k+s :o are mo/ subject to ,god above !mselves1 & free f ! bonds ( creatures4 ,?is is ! glori\s lib]ty ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 to h lib]ty f him to make s9 a captive4 ,x is a righte\s k+dom1 a k+dom ( righte\sness4 ,!re=e ye mu/ "h /udy righte\sness & hol9ess1 8= ! grace ( ,god t ha? appe>$ to all m51 & br+e? salvation1 tea*e? u1 t d5y+ all ungodl9ess1 & worldly lu/s1 we %\ld live sob]ly1 righte\sly1 & godly 9 ?is pres5t _w look+ = ! bless$ hope1 & ! glori\s appe>+ ( ! great ,god1 & our ,savi\r ,jesus ,*ri/10 c4 ,tit4 ii4 #aa1 c4 ,all m5 love ! salvation x br+s4 ,b d ye love ! lessons x tea*es y8 ,ye w\ld all be glad to h t bless$ hope1 & obta9 ! salvation :i* ! sa9ts look =1 :5 ,*ri/ %all appe> aga9 9 glory4 ,b h[ few le>n & practise :at ! gospel tea*e?1 to mortify & d5y y\r corrupt lu/s1 & live daily 9 ! practice ( sobriety1 equity1 & piety6 ,o if ?is 7 engrav5 ^u y\r he>ts1 t ye might /udy to d t 9 ?is pres5t _w1 :i* ?is preci\s grace & gospel tea*es u to d 9 x6 ,"k ye n1 bre?r51 t all y\r pa9s 9 seek+ heav51 are n ab\t heav5 itself imm$iately1 b ! way to x1 :i* is hol9ess8 ,)\t ?is1 no man %all see ! ,"l1 ye ne$ n seek ! k+dom ( glory1 hope = x1 & look = x4 ,b seek grace & righte\sness 9 ?is _w1 & if ye obta9 !m1 ye h n mu* to d1 b to look = ! bless$ hope & ,*ri/'s glori\s appe>ance to judgm5t4 ,= if ye h s\ght & got grace "h1 ,*ri/ w come ) grace & glory at ! day ( 8 revelation4 ,w ye consid] t ye are r$eem$ by ,*ri/8 ,b f :at is x8 ,f hell only1 & et]nal dea? only8 ,no1 no1 = we are r$eem$ f all iniquity1 z well z ! curse ( ! law & ! wra? to come1 ,matt4 i4 #ba1 ,tit4 ii4 #ad4 ,?is deliv]ance f s9 is ! great] & be/ half ( our r$emption4 ,consid] also to :at ye are r$eem$4 ,is x to happ9ess & glory only8 ,no c]ta9ly1 b unto grace also4 ,= ,*ri/ 8gave himself = u1 t he might purify u unto himself a peculi> p1 zeal\s ( good works40 ,^! ?+s %\ld m9i/]s tea* & exhort1 & above all ?+s press !m ^u m5's consci5ces4 ,we are r$eem$ f all our enemies to s]ve ,god )\t fe>1 9 hol9ess & righte\sness all ! days ( our life1 ,luke i4 #gd1 #ge4 ,yea1 glory is n glory1 except x be complete grace1 s we mu/ call ! k+dom ( glory4 ,if ye believ$ t x 0 nigh y1 ye w\ld look !n = ! p]fection ( grace4 ,& w ye n love ! beg9n+ ( x "h8 ,b ?is is n all4 ,!re is yet m "h to com=t u4 ,seek ! righte\sness ( ,god4 ,!re is a righte\sness ( ,god by fai?1 manife/$ 9 ! gospel = lo/ s9n]s1 :o h no?+ to cov] !m4 ,n[ ,i say ye mu/ s seek inh]5t grace1 z ye may n make x y\r cov]+1 & ! only f\ndation ( y\r confid5ce4 ,s9n]s1 ! ?+ :i* ye fir/ seek & f9d1 is to be clo!d ) ,god's righte\sness1 t he may see no iniquity )9 y1 & !n let x be y\r daily /udy h5ce=? to be adorn$ & made all glori\s )91 ) grace & hol9ess4 ,ye mu/ fir/ r5\nce all y\r own righte\sness1 & !n be clo!d ) ! robes ( ,god's righte\sness1 ye mu/ /ill r5\nce x1 t grace may appe> z ! gift ( ,god1 & n y\rs2 z 8 beauty1 n y\r ornam5t4 ,if ye be imp]fect 9 y\r own righte\sness1 com=t y\rselves 9 ! righte\sness ( ,god made y\rs by fai?1 t worke? by love & purifies y\r he>ts1 =1 says ! apo/le1 ,gal4 ii4 #af1 #ag1 ,?\gh we are n ju/ifi$ by ! works ( ! law1 b by ! fai? ( ,*ri/1 yet we mu/ keep ourselves f e wick$ ?+1 & p]fect hol9ess 9 ! fe> ( ,god1 = if :ile we seek to be ju/ifi$ by ,*ri/1 & we ourselves be f\nd s9n]s1 imp5it5t & impure1 is !re=e ,*ri/ ! m9i/] ( s98 ,god =bid4 ,s]mon ,,xix4 ,matt4 vi4 #cc4--8,seek fir/ ! k+dom ( ,god10 c4 ,x may seem /range1 t :5 s great ?+s are all[$1 & s small ?+s are d5i$1 t we d n seek !m4 ,! k+dom ( ,god & 8 righte\sness are great ?+s inde$1 great n only 9 !mselves1 b great] 9 comp>ison ( u4 ,! ?+s ( ?is _w1 ev5 great ev5ts1 are b poor1 petty1 & inconsid]able matt]s1 :5 comp>$ ) ^!4 ,yet he graci\sly all[s a l>g] measure ( ^! great ?+s relat+ to 8 k+dom & righte\sness1 ?an ( ^? less] ?+s he ha? promis$ to give 8 p1 & he comm&s u to seek aft] ^! greate/ ?+s4 8,seek fir/ ! k+dom ( ,god1 & 8 righte\sness1 & all ^! ?+s %all be add$ unto y40 ,?is inde$ is mo/ suitable to 8 ,maje/y1 & to u also4 ,x is mo/ becom+ 8 loyal ,maje/y :5 he is to decl>e 8 magnific5ce1 & to v5t 8 love1 to give su* high & em95t expressions ( x4 ,a k+dom is a fit expression ( a k+'s love & good w4 ,k+s _c give empires1 unless !y unk+ !mselves4 ,b ,*ri/ is ! 8,k+ ( k+s10 & ha? prep>$ a k+dom = !m t love him4 ,x is a glori\s decl>ation ( ,god's excell5t "n1 t he is good to all1 k9d ev5 to ! evil & un?ankful4 ,8 t5d] m]cies are ov] all 8 works4 ,! :ole e>? is full ( 8 ri*es1 & ! wret*$ po/]ity ( ,adam h ! l>ge/ %>e ( 8 goodness1 ev5 s9ce ! fir/ defection f him4 ,nay1 b !re are o!r ?+s prep>$ & laid up = !m t seek him1 ,o h[ great is t goodness6 ,h[ excell5t is t lov+ k9dness6 ,psal4 xxxi4 #ai1 #bj1 ,psal4 xxxvi4 #e1 #aj4 ,^! ?+s h n yet ent]$ into ! he>t ( m5 to consid]4 ,if ye c\ld speak ! m9d ( x1 !n ! tongue c\ld express x4 ,if ye c\ld appreh5d ! wond]s ( x1 !n ! he>t c\ld conceive x1 b ?is ! scripture d5ies1 ,isa4 lxiv4 #d4 8,= s9ce ! beg9n+ ( ! _w1 m5 h n he>d nor p]ceiv$ by ! e>1 nei!r ha? ! eye se51 ,o ,god1 besides !e1 :at he ha? prep>$ = him t waite? = him10 or z ,paul writes1 8,eye ha? n se51 nor e> he>d nei!r h ent]$ into ! he>t ( man1 ! ?+s :i* ,god ha? prep>$ = !m t love him4 ,b ,god ha? reveal$ !m unto u by 8 ,_s1 :o se>*e? all ?+s1 ev5 ! deep ?+s ( ,god10 c41 #a ,cor4 ii4 #g-ad4 ,is n a k+dom a gift suitable to su* a ,giv]8 ,& is n ?is k+dom ( ,god e way l himself8 ,^! ?+s are prep>$ by ,*ri/1 & !re is no m to d1 b to give to him t asks1 & he t seeks %all f9d4 ,?is righte\sness1 div9e & human1 is x n :olly ( ,god's f9d+ out8 ,is x s glori\s1 s excell5t1 z to hide ! greate/ spots ( ! creation f 8 spotless eyes8 ,= ev5 hell itself is nak$ be=e him1 & de/ruction ha? no cov]+1 ev5 ! heav5s are n pure 9 8 sight1 he *>ge? 8 angels ) folly1 ,job xxvi4 #f1 *ap4 iv4 #ag1 #ah1 #ai1 *ap4 xv4 #ad-ag4 ,:5 all ! creatures c\ld n procure ! salvation ( s9ful m51 :5 ! dep? said1 x is n 9 me1 & ! sea said1 x is n ) me1 & ! heav5s & heights said s too1--ev5 angels c\ld n r$eem u1--! r$emption ( ! s\l 0 s preci\s1 x w\ld h ceas$ = ev]1 if div9e wisdom _h n f\nd x out1 & almighty p[] br\ght x to pass4 8,sacrifice & (f]+ ?\ w\lde/ n1 b a body ha/ ?\ prep>$ = me4 ,lo1 ,i come1 9 ! volume ( ! book x is writt5 ( me1 ,i delight to d ?y w1 ,o my ,god1 yea ?y law is )9 my he>t10 ,psal4 xl4 #f1 #g1 #h1 ,heb4 x4 #e-aa4 ,all ?is 0 ) ,god1 & he knew ! way !re(4 ,*ri/ fram$ ?is royal robe ( 8 righte\sness1 by suff]+ & dea?1 :i* may cov] all our nak$ness4 ,he came & s\ght ! human nature ) all its infirmities4 ,he became 9 all ?+s l unto u1 s9 only except$4 ,on him ,god laid our iniquities4 ,= he himself 8b>e our s9s 9 8 own body10 :5 he 0 sla9 ^u ! cross or tree1 8t we1 be+ dead unto s91 might live unto righte\sness10 #a ,pet4 ii4 #bd1 #b ,cor4 v4 #ba4 ,behold :at a wond]6 ,iniquities1 & our iniquities1 laid ^u ! immaculate ,lamb1 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,our ,r$eem] hid 8 div9ity1 8 hol9ess1 & 8 innoc5ce1 z ) a vail & cov]+ f ! eyes ( ,god's awful ju/ice4 ,he smites ! ,%eph]d1 8 belov$ ,son1 z he did ! rebel creature4 ,x pleas$ ! ,fa!r to bruise him & put him to grief1 :5 8 s\l 0 made an (f]+ = s91 ,isa4 liii4 #d-aa1 ,ze*4 xiii4 #g4 ,ju/ice did n look ?r\gh ! cov]+ to 8 innoc5ce1 b reckon$ & numb]$ him among transgressors1 :5 he bore ! puni%m5t ( our s9s1 & made an atonem5t = !m1 ,isa4 liii4 #aa1 #ab1 ,gal4 iii4 #ac1 #ad4 ,n[ h5ce x is t ! righte\sness ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 :i* he le>n$ 9 ! days ( 8 fle%1 & pur*as$ by 8 dea?1 is prep>$ = u1 to put on4 8,:o soev] w1 let him come & take x40 ,empty y\rselves1 /ripp$ nak$ ( all k9d ( cov]+s b s9 & unwor?9ess1 t :i* ,god's holy eye _c behold1 & seek ,*ri/'s righte\sness to adorn & cov] y4 ,behold x %all hide all y\r s9s & abom9ations1 ( :atsoev] nature & degree1 f ! pure & unspott$ eyes ( ,god's ju/ice1 :i* are z a flam+ fire1 to consume :at x _c look ^u )\t abhorr5ce4 ,put on ?is righte\sness ( ,god1 & ju/ice %all n draw by ! cov]+1 to look "u x4 ,x %all look ^u ! s9n] z a righte\s man on ! slave ( ,satan z a *ild ( ,god1 on ! heir ( hell z ! heir ( heav51 if he s9c]ely rep5t (1 & =sake 8 s9s1 believe 9 ,*ri/ & obey 8 gospel4 8,behold all ?+s are new1 & all ?+s are ( ,god1 :o ha? reconcil$ ! _w unto himself by ,jesus ,*ri/10 c41 #b ,cor4 v4 #ag-ai1 ,col4 i4 #ai-bd4 ,*ri/ 0 no worse dealt ) = our s9s1 ?an we %all be well dealt ) = 8 righte\sness4 ,?is is ! gift ( ,god4 ,& is x n wor?y to be s\ght8 ,is x n a gift wor?y ( him to give8 ,is x n also suitable = u to ask8 8,if ?\ knewe/ ! gift ( ,god1 & :o x is t sai? to !e1 ,give me to dr9k1 ?\ w\ld/ h ask$ ( him1 & he w\ld h giv5 !e liv+ wat]10 c4 ,john iv4 #aj-ae4 ,s say ,i to y1 if ye knew ! gift ( ,god1 :at ?is k+dom is1 :at ?is righte\sness is1 & :o is appo9t$ by ,god to be ! treasure h\se ( all fulness1 to be communicat$ to u1 ye w\ld c]ta9ly ask ( him ! wat] ( life4 ,ye w\ld surely seek ?is k+dom ( ,god & 8 righte\sness4 ,he do? n value o!r ?+s4 ,god only ha? ^! ?+s (f]$ 9 ! gospel1 9 *oice ( _m1 !re=e are !y laid up = "s few1 :om he makes 8 peculi> treasure & jewels1 ,mal4 iii4 #ag1 ,exod4 xix4 #e1 #f4 ,if ye knew a mon>* t 0 a possessor ( all ?is habitable _w1 & 0 ab\t to express 8 s+ul> affection t[>ds "s p]sons1 if 8 k+dom or ! half or :ole ( x 0 n suffici5t1 to be a tok5 ( x1 b he _h f\nd out "s o!r ?+1 & laid x up = !m1 & di/ribut$ ! k+dom1 ! l&s & cities among o!rs1 c]ta9ly ye w\ld ?9k t behov$ to be "s /range ?+ ( great price4 ,if ! ,"l 0 pleas$ to give y abundance ( all ?+s "h1 make y all great1 ri*1 & hon\rable p]sons1 !n _m w\ld seek no o!r expression ( 8 love4 ,!y w\ld ?9k he did well en\gh to !m4 ,b alas6 :at is x all8 ,he e/eems x s little t he (t5 ca/s x to sw9e1 ! pr(ane & wick$ _w4 ,he fills _! belly ) 8 hid treasure1 ,psal4 xvii4 #ad4 ,he makes 8 sun to %9e1 & 8 ra9 to fall on ! evil & ! good1 ,matt4 v4 #de4 ,x is a demon/ration t x is b a base ?+1 :5 x is s common1 ,i mean1 9 comp>ison ( ! portion ( 8 sa9ts4 ,= ?\gh ^! worldly ?+s are good 9 !mselves1 yet !y are n preci\s1 !y are n pe>ls4 ,w\ld he ca/ pe>ls be=e dogs & sw9e8 ,! hon\rable man's bruti%ness & ignorance ( ,god may demon/rate to y he c>es n = x4 8,! ,mo/ ,high rule? 9 ! k+dom ( m51 & give? x to :omsoev] he w10 & sometimes 8sette? up ov] x ! base/ ( m510 ,dan iv4 #ac-ah4 ,if ,god lov$ ri*es well1 d ye ?9k he w\ld give !m s lib]ally1 & heap !m up ^u "s base covet\s wret*es8 ,surely no4 ,b "h is ! preci\s ?+ t is laid up & treasur$4 ,! _w & its ga9 seems great1 & big 9 y\r eyes1 ye _c imag9e m1 nor wi% = m4 ,b alas6 h[ l[ & base spirits h ye6 ,x is b z ! dunghill t ! sw9e fe$ on1 or ! husks :i* ! prodigal desir$ to fe$ 8 belly )1 :5 he began to be 9 want1 ,luke xv4 #ac-ag4 ,s are all m5's worldly pleasures1 pref]m5ts1 & pr(its4 ,b "h are "s p>ticul> ?+s1 t only des]ve to be call$ good1 namely1 8! k+dom ( ,god & 8 righte\sness40 ,& :5 ,god _h se>*$ ! :ole _w1 7to speak ) rev]5ce ( 8 glori\s ,maje/y1 :o ne$s n inquire into secret ?+s17 :5 he _h look$ ?r\gh all ! works ( 8 h&1 he sets ^! ap>t f all ! re/1 to be giv5 to ! m5 :om ! ,k+ %all hon\r4 ,?is k+dom is ! sub/ance & accompli%m5t ( heav5's et]nal c\nsel & purpose ( grace1 :i* 0 giv5 9 ,*ri/ be=e ! _w1 & x is ! end ( ! ,son's r$emption ( a s9ful _w1 & 8 int]cession = !m at ,god's "r h&4 8,fa!r10 says he1 7,john xvii4 #bd71 8,i w t ^? :om ?\ ha/ giv5 me1 be ) me :]e ,i am1 t !y may behold ! glory :i* ?\ ha/ giv5 me10 & = o!r ?+s he makes !m z ! /ones ( ! field4 ,n[ ,i say1 z ?is k+dom ( ,god & 8 righte\sness are suitable expressions ( 8 love1 accord+ to 8 magnific5ce1 s !y are also suit$ to our condition & necessities4 ,no "q b he w\ld p]mit u to seek great ?+s 9 ?is _w1 if ^! ?+s 7 really great & good1 & if !y did become su* great immortal spirits z we h4 ,y\r s\ls are above all ^! ?+s4 ,b ?is k+dom1 & ?is only1 is above ! s\l4 ,n[ !n1 if ye g out to seek ^! e>?ly ?+s1 ye mu/ g d[n f ! ?rone ( em95cy t ,god ha? set y\r s\ls ^u by creation1 & abuse y\r spirits by /oop+ to ! v du/ ( y\r feet1 to embrace ^! ?+s1 &1 :i* is worse1 ye put y\rselves out ( t high ?rone ( dignity t ye are exalt$ to by ,*ri/'s r$emption1 :i* we may call a second creation4 ,jesus decl>$ by ! inf9ite ransom he gave1 :5 he (f]$ himself a sacrifice )\t spot to ,god1 7,heb4 ix4 #ad7 & laid d[n 8 life = u1 :at ! wor? ( y\r s\ls 04 8,none ( !m10 sai? ! ,psalmi/1 8c by any means r$eem 8 bro!r1 nor give to ,god a ransom = him1 = ! r$emption ( _! s\l is preci\s1 & x cease? = ev]10 ,psal4 xlix4 #f-aj4 ,call & assemble all ! creatures 9 heav5 & e>?1 summon gold1 silv]1 preci\s /ones1 h\ses1 cities1 k+doms1 places ( tru/ & dignity1 great le>n+ & p>ts1 & e o!r ?+ ye c imag9e1 let !m all conv5e 9 a p>liam5t1 & consult h[ m5 %all be ransom$4 ,all ( !m comb9$ toge!r1 ?\gh !y make "o purse1 _c d x4 ,!y _c pay ! lea/ f>?+4 ,! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ !n /epp$ 9 "h1 8,lo1 ,i come10--,i give ! body ?\ gave me1 my life = !irs1 8,i delight to d ?y w1 ?y law is 9 my he>t40 ,are y\r s\ls !n exalt$ to su* great dignity8 ,is su* a price set ^u !m1 & w ye sp5d !m1 = t :i* c\ld n pay ! price = !m1 8= t :i* pr(ite? n80 ,ye mu/ g out ( y\rselves to seek happ9ess4 ,!n ,i pray y1 g n d[nw>d4 ,x is n !re1 b mis]y is !re4 ,& by go+ d[n to ! creatures1 ye h f\nd x1 & _c lose x to ?is day4 ,b ! k+dom ( ,god is ! only ?+ above4 ,g up to x4 8,seek ^! ?+s t are above10 ,col4 iii4 #a-d4 8,if !n ye be ris5 ) ,*ri/10 ?r\gh ! fai? ( ,god's op]ation1 8set y\r affection on ?+s above1 :]e ,*ri/ sitte? at ,god's "r h&1 & n on ?+s on ! e>?40 ,^! ?+s are b great 9 y\r appreh5sion4 ,if !y are at all great inde$1 x is only 9 evil4 ,if !n ye seek great ?+s = y\rselves1 ye may f9d evil ?+s1 ye %all c]ta9ly f9d su* evil ?+s z %all dr[n y 9 ev]la/+ de/ruction4 8,!y t w be ri*0 79 worldly ?+s71 :o lay up treasures = !mselves1 & are n ri* t[>ds ,god1 8fall into temptation1 & a sn>e1 & into _m fooli% & hurtful lu/s :i* dr[n m5 9 p]dition4 ,= ! love ( money is ! root ( all evil1 :i* :ile "s covet$ aft]1 !y h err$ f ! fai?1 & pi]c$ !mselves ?r\gh ) _m sorr[s10 #a ,tim4 vi4 #i1 #aj4 ,great ?+s 9 ?is _w are n always good4 ,to seek !m1 makes !m c]ta9ly evil & hurtful4 ,x is n s hurtful to h !m1 ?\gh v dang]\s1 b x is hurtful1 yea1 pres5t ru9 to seek !m4 ,b "h is a k+dom t is great1 & great 9 goodness1 e way answ]able to our necessities4 ,?is is ! k+dom we %\ld seek above all ?+s4 ,we w\ld !re=e besee* y to be want]s 9 y\rselves1 & seek]s 9 ,*ri/1 & seek]s ye _c be till ye be want]s1 & f9d]s ye _c be except ye seek 9 ,jesus all satisfaction & rem$y ( y\r necessity4 ,?is is ev5 ! v nature ( a ,*ri/ian1 8 *ief ex]cise & employm5t4 ,:at !n is a ,*ri/ian's pr9cipal /udy1 8 great bus9ess1 8 important call+1 & :at is 8 success 9 x8 ,he is a seek] by 8 employm5t1 or call+ "h1 & he %all c]ta9ly f9d :at he asks4 ,b :at puts him to seek+8 ,! discov]y ( 8 own empt9ess1 & ,god's fulness4 ,!re=e /udy ^! ?+s mo/1 if ye w\ld be ,*ri/ians 9 tru? & 9 de$4 ,x is ^! two t ye mu/ /ill pass betwe51 if ye keep !m n bo? 9 y\r view at once1 ye _c well p]ceive any ( !m1 ei!r com=tably1 humbly1 or pr(itably4 ,?is is ev5 ! sum ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,look :at ye want 9 y\rselves1 & make up t 9 ,god4 ,discov] y\r own empt9ess & fill x up ) ,god's fulness4 8,! lib]al s\l %all be made fat1 & he t wat]e?1 %all be wat]$ also himself10 ,prov4 xi4 #be4 ,be n nigg>ds "h4 ,be lib]ally m9d$1 bo? 9 seek+ & receiv+1 s %all ye please him be/ :o c\nts x 8 glory to give4 8,! in/rum5ts ( ! *url are evil1 b ! lib]al devise? lib]al ?+s1 & by lib]al ?+s he %all /&10 ,isa4 xxxil4 #g1 #h4 ,seek answ]able to y\r own necessity1 & ,god's all suffici5cy1 & "k no o!r rule or measure4 ,n[1 ,*ri/ians1 ?is is y\r call+ & employm5t "h1 to be seek]s ( ,god's k+dom & righte\sness4 ,b %all we come spe$8 ,yes c]ta9ly4 ,x is s f> put out ( "q "h1 t x ne$s n be express$4 8,seek fir/ ! k+dom ( ,god1 & all ^! ?+s %all be0 sup]add$ to y4 ,he ?9ks x ne$less to say1 & ye %all f9d ! k+dom ( ,god1 & 8 righte\sness1 = x is suppos$ z a ?+ unque/ionable1 & he adds ^! words1 8& all ^! ?+s %all be add$ to y10 to answ] ! fai?lessness ( ^! :o c\ld n cr$it him 9 temporal ?+s1 ?\gh !y _h concr$it$7#ejd7 to him _! immortal s\ls4 ,ye d n d\bt1 !n1 b ye %all h ! k+dom ( heav54 ,ye d inde$ seek x4 ,_m by seek+ k+doms lose "h--by seek+ to make !m m sure1 !y lose ! hold !y h4 ,_m by aspir+ to great] ?+s1 lose ^! ?+s !y h1 & !mselves too4 ,b "h is ! man t is only sure ( success1--! man t may reckon ^u 8 advantage be=e he take pa9s1 if inde$ he resolves to take pa9s = x4 ,?is "o ?+ is made sure1 et]nal life1 if ye lay hold on x "h by fai?1 & quit y\r hold ( pres5t ?+s t end 9 dea?1 ,rom4 vi4 #ba4 ,we may well submit to ! unc]ta9ty ( all o!r ?+s1 z ,david1 :o held himself well satisfi$ ) ! ev]la/+ cov5ant ,god _h made ) him1 :i* 0 well ord]$ 9 all ?+s & sure1 #b ,sam4 xxiii4 #e4 ,?\gh ! k+dom & h\se g1 x matt]s n1 if he keep ?is fa/4 ,if he take n away 8 lov+ k9dness1 ?is is all my com=t1 my joy1 & my desire4 ,com=t y\rselves ) ?is1 amid/ ! manifold calamities & revolutions ( times4 ,ye see no man c promise himself immunity1 or fre$om f common judgm5ts4 ,"h ye h no cont9u+ city4 ,:y !n d ye n seek "o to come1 & com=t y\rselves 9 ! hope ( x8 ,y\r rights & h]itable securities w n secure y\r l&s & ri*es = any consid]able "t4 ,!re=e seek an et]nal & sure inh]itance1 sure m]cies4 ,seek t :i* ye _c miss1 & hav+ f\nd1 _c lose4 ,no?+ "h c y expect ei!r to f9d1 or keep1 until ye h f\nd x4 ,b besides all ?is1 !re is an accession to ! inh]itance4 ,all ne$ful ?+s %all be add$1 ye %all want 8no good ?+10 ,psal4 lxxxiv4 #aa4 ,w n all ?is d\ble ga9 & advantage recomp5se1 yea1 ov]come all ! lab\rs ( seek+8 ,%all x n drive away ! remembrance ( !m8 ,"h !n is ! mo/ comp5di\s & compreh5sive way to h y\r desires 9 ?is life grant$1 to get y\r necessities suppli$4 8,seek fir/ ! k+dom ( ,god0 & ye %all h !m4 ,b if ye seek ^! ?+s & n heav51 ye %all want ?is k+dom4 ,i ?9k !n x is all ! folly & madness 9 ! _w1 n to take ?is way1 = x is ! way to be bless$ "h & h]eaft]4 ,& if we *oose any o!r way1 x br+s no satisfaction "h1 & x br+s et]nal mis]y h]eaft]4 ,if ye w\ld be well 9 ?is _w1 seek heav54 ,d n ?9k t ye %\ld h heav51 or seek ,god's k+dom f ?is sordid pr9ciple1 t ye %all h all worldly ?+s giv5 y1 :i* ,god please? to be/[4 ,= n[ man c seek ! k+dom ( heav5 aright1 b he t seeks x = itself4 ,yet if !y 7 no m to proclaim ! madness ( m51 ?is w\ld suffici5tly suffice1 all !y c desire or expect is promis$ ) ! k+dom1 & yet !y w n seek x4 ,s]mon ,,xx4 #a ,pet4 iv4 #g4--8;,b ! end ( all ?+s is at h&1 be ye !re=e sob] & wat* unto pray]40 ,if ye w\ld ask :at ye %\ld d till ,*ri/ come aga91 or :at %\ld be y\r ex]cise & employm5t 9 ?is old age ( ! _w1 "h ye h x 9 a ^w1 8be sob]1 & wat* unto pray]40 ,:5 ,*ri/ 0 to g away to 8 ,fa!r1 & leave 8 disciples 9 ?is _w1 z he left !m n orphans1 or com=tless1 )\t ! ,com=t]1 s nei!r left he !m )\t c\nsel & direction4 ,! ^w he left to !m 01 8,take he$1 wat* & pray10 ,m>k xiii4 #cc4 ,9 ?is *apt]1 ,pet] is m9dful ( 8 ,"l's directions1 z ,paul also 01 #a ,!ss4 v4 #f4 ,! sub/ance ( ?is *apt] is to exhort ,*ri/ians to a holy conv]sation1 suitable to _! high call+4 ,he presses mortification 9 g5]al1 f t :i* %\ld be ( greate/ =ce ) a believ]'s he>t1--! /ronge/ & mo/ conv9c+ reason 9 ! _w1--union ) ,*ri/ crucifi$1 ev5 z ,paul does1 ,rom4 vi4 ,& !n1 9 ! #c;d & #d? v]ses1 he argues f _! =m] conv]sation1 ye h s9n$ en\gh already1 all ! re/ ( y\r "t is ov] little7#eje7 to consecrate to ,god1 accord+ !n z ye h advanc$ ,satan's k+dom :ile "u x1 s advance ,*ri/'s k+dom :5 x comes to y1 & take t noble rev5ge ^u y\rselves & s9s1 s z to br+ !m bo? captive to ! ob$i5ce ( ,*ri/4 ,& al?\gh ! _w may ?9k x /range ye walk n ) !m1 yet s mu* ! r ought ye to aspire aft] a discon=mity to ! _w4 ,be !n ambiti\s ( be+ s+ul> 9 ! _w4 ,ye w\ld lay d[n su* a conclusion z ?is1 ,i am a /rang]1 & w walk z a /rang]4 ,& ye ne$ n ?9k y\rselves mis]able to be out ( s mu* company1 & to be alone4 ,no1 if ye knew :at 0 to come ^u !m1 ye w\ld get y out f among !m1 le/ ye be p>tak]s ( _! plagues4 ,! day ( ! ,"l is com+1 & ! _w mu/ give an acc\nt to ! ,judge ( all fle%4 ,ye may endure _! mock+s1 & all ! h>d measure :i* ye get h]1 = x %all be recomp5s$ unto !m4 ,& y\r lot is ! same t o!r sa9ts _h1 :o n[ sleep 9 ! ,"l4 ,! gospel 0 prea*$ unto !m1 & !y _h ! same fruit ( x be=e ,god1 & got ev]la/+ life by x1 yet !y 7 judg$ 9 ! _w z well z y1 & 7 c\nt$ base & contemptible4 ,n[1 9 ?is v]se1 he comes to p>ticul> exhortations f ! =m] reasons4 ,?is text ha? two p>ts4 ,i3 ,an exhortation to "s special duties1 :i* are s conjo9$ 9 ?is =m ( spee* t !y seem all b "o duty4 8,pray]0 is ! duty1 & sobriety & wat*fulness are means to x4 ,,ii3 ,!re is a reason giv51 because 8! end ( all ?+s is at h&40 ,s1 !n1 ye h "h ! po/ure ! _w is 91 & ! po/ure a ,*ri/ian %\ld be 94 ,?is is ! _w's old age4 ,x is decl9+1 albeit x seem a fair & beautiful ?+ 9 ! eyes ( !m :o "k no bett]1 & unto !m :o are ( ye/]day1 & "k no?+4 ,x looks z if x _h be5 creat$ ye/]day1 yet ! tru? is1 & a believ] kn[s1 x is ne> ! grave4 ,gray hairs are "h & !re ^u x1 ?\gh _m "k x n1 & ,jesus ! ,"l is at h& to put an end to x4 ,n[1 :at %\ld be y\r condition 9 ! meantime8 ,:at %\ld immortal s\ls d1 t are to rema9 = ev]1 & outlive ?is habitable _w8 ,h[ %\ld !y be employ$8 ,! _s & s\l is to endure long] ?an ! man's possessions1 goods1 hon\r1 & place4 ,h[1 !n1 %\ld ye look ^u ^! ?+s8 ,"h x is4 ,be sob] 9 ! use ( all ?+s4 ,use ! _w z if ye us$ x n1 wat* unto pray]4 ,ye are encompass$ ab\t ) manifold temptations4 ,!re=e wat*1 & be z m5 on _! way wait+ = ! ,bridegroom4 ,! bride's ex]cise1 s9ce ,*ri/ ha? asc5d$ unto heav51 %\ld be to say1 8,"l ,jesus come quickly40 ,9 disc\rs+ ^u ?is subject1 ,i3 ,we %all speak ( ^! ?ree p>ts ( a ,*ri/ians duty sev]ally4 ,,ii3 ,consid] h[ !y help "o ano!r1 & s jo9tly speak ( !m4 ,& !n1 ,,iii3 ,( ! reason & motive to !m all1 & h[ x en=ces su* an ex]cise4 ,z to be ! fir/ ( ^!1 we obs]ve1 t sobriety is a duty becom+ e ,*ri/ian1 t is unit$ unto ,jesus ,*ri/1 & is sep>at$ by ,god's holy call+ f ! re/ ( ! _w4 ,i add ^! two consid]ations because ( ! prec$+ v]se4 ,= 9 ! fir/ & second v]ses he lays d[n an excell5t gr\nd ( all k9d ( mortification1 viz4 ! believ]'s union ) ,*ri/ crucifi$4 ,jesus ,*ri/ suff]$ & di$ = u1 z a ,common ,p]son1 to su/a9 ! guilt ( our s9s4 ,he di$ z a ,caution] & ,und]tak] = u & z our ,head & ,k+1 & we by virtue ( t1 are oblig$ to crucify s9 also4 ,9 v]ses #c;d & #d?1 ! o!r consid]ation is set d[n4 ,!re ought to be a va/ diff]5ce betwe5 a believ] n[1 & be=e 8 conv]sion4 ,he %\ld n be ! same man1 b z ,paul1 say1 8,i am crucifi$ ) ,*ri/1 nev]!less ,i live1 yet n ,i1 b ,*ri/ live? 9 me40 ,gal4 ii4 #bj4 ,he %\ld be sep>at$ f ! _w1 t all ! _w may wond] at him1 & ?9k x /range to see 8 conv]sation4 ,n[ ,i conceive ?is exhortation is ga!r$ f bo? ^!1 & ! ^w ( ref]5ce !re=e relates to ! prec$+ v]se1 z well z 8 reason 9 ! words n[ read4 ,n[ !re=e be sob]4 ,?is sobriety is n limit$ to meat1 dr9k or app>el1 ! object ( x is m compreh5sive 9 scripture4 ,x uses sometimes to be express$ s+ly1 )\t mak+ m5tion ( any p>ticul> matt]1 evid5tly import+1 t sobriety ought to be 9 all ?+s4 ,t :i* we ought to be sob] 9 is c]ta9ly ! 8all ?+s spok5 ( 9 ! reason ( sobriety1 ^: end is at h&40 ,!y are mo/ di/9ctly express$ #a ,john ii4 #ae-ag1 8,all t is 9 ! _w1 ! lu/ ( ! fle%1 ! lu/ ( ! eye1 & ! pride ( life10 all t p]i%es is n ( ! ,fa!r1 b ( ! _w1 t is1 ! _w :i* wick$ m5 frame to !mselves4 ,"h !n is a l>ge comm5t>y on 8all ?+s40 ,!re=e :atev] is 9 ! _w is ! matt] ( sobriety4 ,:atev] comes "u ! s5ses calls = sobriety4 ,:atev] comes "u ! object ( ! m9d is ! matt] ( sobriety4 ,nay1 :atev] is corruptible & p]i%+1 or :atev] ! la/ day ( ! ,"l a com+ %all put an end to1 9 all ^!1 !re mu/ be sobriety ex]cis$4 ,!re is a ?reefold sobriety3 #a4 ,sobriety 9 ! m9d1 or sob] m9d$ness1 ,rom4 xii4 #c4 ,we ought n to ?9k m highly ( ourselves ?an we ought to ?9k1 8b to ?9k sob]ly10 #a ,cor4 iv4 #f1 #g1 ,tit4 ii4 #f1 ,rom4 xi4 #bj1 #a ,cor4 vii4 #b4 ,sobriety ( m9d is t excell5t lesson t ,*ri/ ,jesus bo? taught & practis$ 9 8 humble /ate4 8,le>n ( me1 = ,i am meek & l[ly 9 he>t10 ,matt4 xi4 #bi4 ,humility is n l ,pet]1 :o said1 8,dep>t f me1 = ,i am s9ful man1 ,o ,"l10 8,"l1 ?\ %alt nev] wa% my feet40 ,b humility is r l ,m>y1 t sat d[n at ,*ri/'s feet1 & wa%$ !m ) te>s4 ,sobriety ( m9d does n und]value ,god's gifts & graces1 nei!r do? x ov]value !m4 ,x ?9ks ( itself accord+ to ! measure ( grace freely giv51 7,rom4 xii4 #c7 & sobriety looks on all its own gifts1 & ornam5ts1 z n its own b ano!r's1 z free gifts1 & !re=e x puffs n up a man aga9/ 8 neighb\r1 ?\gh he %\ld see a gift giv5 beyond 8 neighb\r4 ,high m9d$ness is l ! high b5d+ ( a /r+ ( an in/rum5t1 :i* easily breaks 9 two pieces4 ,sobriety walks ) a l[ sail1 & creeps ?r\gh "u ! w9d1 b ! high m9d is l ! c$>1 t moves ) ! w9d1 & falls :5 ! b[+ twig /&s /ill4 ,"s w ?9k ! aspir+ ( ! _s a sign ( a bett] _s ?an ! humble m9d1 & s look d[n ^u o!rs4 ,b oh1 if !y walk safely1 !y w walk humbly ) ,god4 #b4 ,!re is also sobriety 9 ! affections :5 !y are mod]ate4 ,! objects ( ?is _w :i* come "u ! affections1 are ei!r s9ful & unlawful or 9 !mselves lawful & all[able4 ,n[ sobriety t[>ds ! fir/ k9d is simple ab/95ce1 t[>ds ! second mod]ation4 ,! rule ( ! fir/ is1 8,ab/a9 f fle%ly lu/s :i* w> aga9/ ! m9d0 7#a ,pet4 ii4 #aa71 &1 z x 0 said 9 ano!r s5se1 8,t\* n1 ta/e n1 h&le n40 8,h no fell[%ip ) ! unfruitful works ( d>kness10 ,eph4 v4 #aa4 ,z a man :o w\ld be clean %\ld n t\* pit*1 & he :o w\ld n be burnt %\ld n c>ry coals 9 8 bosom1 s ought ! *ild ( ,god1 :o walk$ =m]ly 9 ! lu/s ( ignorance1 aft] ! cu/om ( ?is _w1 to ab/a9 f all appe>ance ( evil 7#a ,!ss4 v4 #bb471 n only f s9 itself1 b f all ! occasions ( x1 & inducem5ts unto x1 all t :i* ha? any appe>ance ( evil4 ,!re is no measure ( mod]ation "h1 a man mu/ n ?9k to give 8 lu/s "p1 & ,*ri/ "p4 ,no1 he mu/ h all or none4 ,ye %\ld h no qu>t]s ) s91 ye %\ld be out ( speak+ t]ms ) x4 ,! lea/ motion ( ! affections & he>t t way1 is insobriety1 & inord9ate affections4 #c4 ,b sobriety 9 ?+s lawful is mod]ation1 :5 ! _s is kept )9 b\nds1 ,col4 iii4 #a1 #b4 ,& ! rule ( ?is is t :i* ,paul prescribes1 #a ,cor4 vii4 #bi1 8,use ! _w z n abus+ x10 kn[+ t ! fa%ion ( ! _w do? pass away4 ,love ?is _w z if ye lov$ x n4 ,e ?+ ha? too mu* ( ! he>t1 & ,jesus ,*ri/ w\ld h 8 royal palace 8 peculi> place "h4 ,he may h suitable affections to ,god's disp5sations 9 ?is _w1 7= ! ,*ri/ian wants none ( 8 s5ses17 yet he ought n to be 8greatly mov$10 z ,david speaks1 ,psal4 lxii4 #b4 ,n[ we consid] ?is 9 ?ree ?+s1 7#a7 ,9 seek+ ( any ?+2 7#b7 ,9 enjoy+ ( any ?+2 7#c7 ,9 los+ or want+ any ?+4 ,t rule ( ,paul's may be appli$ to all ! ?ree1 he %\ld seek ! _w z if he s\ght x n4 ,he %\ld enjoy ! _w z if he enjoy$ x n4 ,he %\ld want or lose ! _w z if he lo/ x n4 ,?is sobriety makes him want1 9 abundance1 & ab\nd1 9 want1--to h no?+1 & yet possess all ?+s4 ,all our "t & pa9s & affections are sp5t out ^u ^!1 & turn ab\t on ^! ?ree po9ts4 ,desire1 att5d$ ) c>e & anxiety1 goes out to fet* 9 any ?+ t ! m9d fancies4 ,:5 ! s\l ha? gott5 its desire1 x delights & rejoices 9 x1 & :5 x is fru/rat$1 disappo9t$1 or cross$1 x grieves & torm5ts itself4 ,if ye f9d a ,*ri/ian sob] 9 ^!1 y f9d 8 pulse beat well4 7#a7 ,ye %\ld !n seek ! _w or any ?+1 z if ye s\ght x n4 ,we are giv5 to idolize ! creatures1 & dig brok5 ci/]ns1 & =sake ! f\nta9 ( liv+ wat]s1 to seek ! creature z if x 7 ,god1 & ! /r5g? ( affections uses to be sp5t on x4 ,m5 h big & l>ge appreh5sions ( ! ?+s ( ?is _w1 & are l fooli% *ildr5 amaz$ ) pictures & dreams4 ,fancy busks7#ejf7 up & adorns ! object ) all ?+s suitable1 & ?us ! poor s\l is put 9 expectation ( "s ?+1 & /ret*e? out itself1 to ! utmo/ ( its ability1 to pur*ase t1 :i* be+ _h w n satisfy4 ,! _w promises fair to delud$ m9ds t "k no bett]4 ,b ! *ild ( ,god mu/ be sob] "h4 ,he ought to h a l[ e/imation ( all creat$ ?+s1 & conclude all "u vanity & vexation ( _s1 ,luke x4 #da1 #db4 ,sobriety s seeks1 t x c want1 because x seeks a bett] ?+ t x _c miss4 ,b ! poor worldl+ seeks ?is _w z 8 only ?+1 & if he want x1 :at ha? he m8 ,he mu/ h x1 or else he ha? no?+4 ,! *ild ( ,god %\ld seek z a ri* man t is satisfi$1 & ne$s no m1 s t he c>es n :e!r he obta9 or n4 ,! worldl+s seek x z _! portion1 _! he>t & affections are on x1 b he seeks x n z 8 portion1 b z an accessory to 8 inh]itance1 ,matt1 vi4 #cc4 ,aga9 we obs]ve1 7#b47 ,t ! good man uses ! _w1 & enjoys x1 z if he enjoy$ x n4 ,:5 ri*es increase1 he sets n 8 he>t on !m4 ,he is dead to ! _w1 & crucifi$ to x4 ,x is b an unpleasant ?+ to him1 & he to x4 ,he c be refre%$ ) 8 meat m ?an ano!r1 because he sees ,god & 8 love 9 x1 yet he ha? x n z 8 portion4 ,he is n excessive 9 gladness = any disp5sation ca/ 9 ! balance1 "o k9d ( disp5sation or ano!r4 ,t :i* w\ld make ano!r man ?9k he 0 half 9 heav51 or half 9 hell1 x w n add mu* mom5t & weight to su* a _s4 ,x is b l ! ca/+ 9 ( a fea!r 9 a great balance1 t w sc>cely incl9e x to ei!r side4 7#c7 ,he loses or wants7#ejg7 ! _w1 z if he lo/ x n4 ,t :i* w\ld break ano!r man's he>t1 sobriety w make him g light "u1 & n be mu* disquiet$ = any ?+4 ,:y1 :at is ! matt] ( x8 ,c x tr\ble 8 peace or access to ,god8 ,c 8 portion be remov$8 ,:at1 !n1 %\ld ail him1 = ! light ( ,god's c\nt5ance is m recomp5se ?an all ! _w8 ,proce$ we n[ to apply ?is 9 "s uses4 ,use ,i4 ,x discov]s unto ! mo/ "p ( m5 h[ little !y are advanc$ 9 ,*ri/ianity4 ,_m are insob] 9 ! use ( ! _w1 & :at mu/ _! affections be8 ,! works ( d>kness1 t become n ! *ildr5 ( ,god nor ! *ildr5 ( ! day1 are yet common 9 ! visible *ur*4 ,insobriety 9 _m is palpable1 & writt5 on _! =ehead4 ,t bea/ly s9 ( drunk5ness ab\nds 9 _m congregations4 ,b ,,ii4 ,we w\ld ev5 conv9ce ! ,"l's own *ildr5 ( great %ort com+ 9 ?is duty4 ,al?\gh y\r c>riage be=e m5 might pass free ( c5sure ( insobriety1 yet ,o6 h[ _m ?+s w ,god put su* a con/ruction on6 ,!re are _m sa9ts t _c walk sob]ly 9 ! use ( ?is _w4 ,!y sp5d _! "t ^u x1 & ?is is insobriety4 ,sc>ce c pray] & communion ) ,god get an h\r 9 ! day f _! call+1 & :5 ye h to sp5d1 insobriety is writt5 ^u _m passages ( y\r behavi\r4 ,y\r meat1 & dr9k1 & clo?+1 %\ld decl>e t ye are wait+ = a bett] inh]itance4 ,b ,o6 h[ are y\r affections w$d$ unto ?is pres5t _w6 ,! curr5t & /ream ( _m ( y\r ?\ghts g ?is way1 :at %all ,i eat or dr9k1 or :at %all ,i put on = clo?+8 ,& ye sp5d y\r spirits 9 project+1 & 9 foll[+ out y\r projects4 ,!re are "s evid5t demon/rations ( insobriety 9 ! affections4 ,=1 7#a7 ,mo/ ( y\r ?\ghts run ^u temporal ?+s & c]ta9ly if y\r he>ts 7 n 9 ?is _w1 y\r m9ds w\ld foll[ y\r he>ts4 ,*ri/ians1 too _m among/ y sp5d :ole days1 & nev] any object ent]s into y\r m9ds b "o ?+ ( ! _w aft] ano!r4 ,y\r m9ds are highways = ! travell]s ( ?is _w to come ?r\gh4 ,x may be ye w /eal an h\r1 or half an h\r = pray]1 b ! re/ ( y\r conv]sation is n 9 heav51 b void ( ,god4 ,accord+ z e h\r furni%es new opportunities1 s are y\r m9ds "h1 ,phil4 iii4 #bj4 ,& m$itation ^u spiritual ?+s1 t is ! n]ves & s9ews ( religion1 t is a r>e ?+4 ,if y\r affections 7 n m ^u ?is _w ?an ^u ,*ri/ ,jesus1 w\ld n our ,savi\r be upp]mo/ 9 y\r ?\ghts8 ,w\ld n ,*ri/ int]rupt y\r ?\ghts ( ! _w8 ,w\ld n heav5 come 9 ! mid/ ( y\r bus9ess1 & get a sp>e look & ejaculation8 ,! _w uses to int]rupt y\r ?\ghts ( ,god1 & ! m9d is giv5 to w&] 9 pray]4 ,b put y ^u some?+ temporal1 ye c fix y\r he>t z long z y please1 & nev] w&]4 ,david 0 n s4 ,he awak$1 & 0 /ill ) ,god4 ,he m$itates ^u him 9 ! night wat*es4 ,he rememb]s him day & night1 7,psal4 lxiii4 #h7 & ?is made him a lively ,*ri/ian4 ,b1 7#b7 ,if ye be seek+ any ?+1 ye seek x s1 z insobriety is /amp$ ^u x4 ,y\r seek+ ( ! _w is prejudicial to y\r seek+ ( ,god1 & takes away mu* "t = pray]4 ,ye w be s eag] 9 ! pursuit ( a mom5t>y pass+ vanity1 z ev] ye 7 9 ! seek+ ( ,god1 ,col4 iii4 #a1 #b4 ,c>e & anxiety comes 9 to be y\r provision1 & ye put n pray] 9 ! place ( x1 to make y\r reque/s kn[n unto ,god4 ,ye seek x z if x 7 y\r portion & inh]itance1 surely ?is is insobriety4 7#c7 ,look ^u y\r affections t[>d pres5t enjoym5ts1 & are ye sob]8 ,ye c delight 9 ^! ?+s1 & take ! sweetness ( !m1 b ! consolations ( ,god are a small ?+ to y4 ,any ?+ adds to y\r joy & lifts y up4 ,albeit ye be n 9 good t]ms ) ,god1 yet ye c take y\r pleasure 9 ! _w4 ,ye see n a worm & mo? 9 y\r pleasures1 ye are n afraid to fill y\r belly ) honey4 ,"s ?9k !mselves made up :5 !y get su* a lot4 ,b sa9ts1 are ye sob] :5 su* a ?+ *anges y\r condition8 ,o b ! *ildr5 ( ,god look ^u ?is _w z ,david did 9 8 frett+ condition1 7,psal4 xxxviii47 & 9 8 prosp]\s condition1 ,psal4 xxx4 ,ye sit d[n & say1 8,my m\nta9 /&s /rong1 & ,i %all nev] be mov$40 ,ye h m delight 9 y\r outw>d lot ?an ev] ye _h 9 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,b1 7#d7 ,:5 any outw>d ?+ goes cross to y\r m9d1 !n y\r insobriety appe>s4 ,! tak+7#ejh7 ( a sad & cross disp5sation w evid5ce h[ ye s\ght ! _w4 ,! tak+ away ( a fri5d or idol1 w decl>e ye idoliz$ x4 ,z ! sa9ts h too long+ desires = ! ?+s ( ?is _w1 & look ^u !m z ! p>adise ( ,god1 n z ,paul did1 :o ?\ght ! _w a dead ?+1 s remove any ?+ t ye enjoy1 & y\r joy is tak5 f y4 ,give y some?+ = :i* y pray1 y\r sorr[ is away1 & ye c no m m\rn = s92 & take some?+ away1 & y\r joy is gone1 ye _c delight 9 ,god4 ,ye vex & disquiet y\rselves 9 va91 & are weigh$ d[n ) x4 ,are ye n !n "u ! feet ( ?is pres5t _w1 :5 x tramples ^u y8 ,are ye n s]vants unto x1 :5 y\r condition alt]e? & *ange? accord+ to ! nod ( outw>d ?+s8 ,ye may "k :at puts y up & d[n t comm&s y1 & ?is is n sobriety4 ,ye are drunk ) ! creature4 ,! *ild ( ,god %\ld be l m\nt ,zion1 t c nev] be mov$4 ,!re=e1 ,,iii4 ,we w\ld exhort all ! sa9ts to /udy m sobriety 9 ?is _w4 ,we ne$ no m exhortation ?an :at ,paul gives1 #a ,cor4 vii4 #bi4 ,x is a /range language1 sa9ts1 8,set n y\r affections ^u ! ?+s ( ?is e>?1 b on ! ?+s :i* are above10 ,col4 iii4 #a1 #b4 8,love n ! _w1 nor ! ?+s ( ! _w10 c41 #a ,john ii4 #ae-ag4 ,ye ought to /udy su* a walk ab/ract$ f ?is _w1 t ye might be z /rang]s at home1 z soj\rn]s 9 y\r own c\ntry4 ,! *ild ( ,god %\ld sit d[n 9 8 own family among 8 *ildr51 z if he 7 abroad1 & he ought to be abroad1 z if he 7 at home4 ,:]e=e y\r life is call$ a pilgrimage1 & ye /rang]s4 ,engage n mu* y\r he>t to any ?+ ( ?is _w4 ,take b a /&+ dr9k & be gone1 ye may n lay d[n y\r /aff & burd51 t 8 may be> y "r4 7#a7 ,consid] t insobriety is idolatry4 ,insobriety puts ! creature 9 ,god's place1 & sobriety puts all ?+s 9 _! own place4 ,:5 a man's he>t or affections are set on any ?+1 t is 8 idol & 8 ma/]1 & ,*ri/ says1 8,ye _c s]ve ,god & mammon10 7,matt4 vi4 #bd7 ^! two ma/]s4 ,sure ! worldl+ ?9ks n t he s]ves 8 ri*es1 yet ,*ri/ puts t con/ruction ^u 8 lov+ !m well1 ,*ri/ calls any ?+ t is a man's ma/] 8 god4 ,n[1 any ?+ t ! he>t goes aft] is a man's ma/]4 ,t :i* comm&s a man's affections comm&s ! :ole man1 = ! affections are ! man's ma/]1 & !y comm& ! man4 ,if ye knew ?is1 ye w\ld be afraid ( sp5d+ y\r he>ts ^u vanity2 ye put t vanity 9 ! place ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & s y\r he>t is a temple ( idols1 & ! great gospel promise 7,ezek4 xxxvi4 #be1 #bf7 ha? n gott5 place 9 y4 ,! due place ( ! creature is to be subs]vi5t to ! ,"l its ,mak]1 to be only ! foot/ool1 t he may h ! ?rone4 ,true insobriety puts ! creature ^u ! ?rone1 & wor%ips x4 7#b7 ,insobriety or love to ! _w h9d]s ! love ( ,god1 z mu* z is add$ to ! "o1 is tak5 f ! o!r1 #a ,john ii4 #ae4 ,if ! love ( ! _w h "o gram weight ( all[ance m ?an ,*ri/ speaks (1 t is incompatible ) ! love ( ! ,fa!r4 ,! creature w suff] a p>t+ ( affection1 & w be cont5t ) a %>e1 l ! h>lot & false "m t w\ld be cont5t ) ! divid$ *ild2 b ,god mu/ h all or none1 & w n %>e ) ! creature4 ,ye may f9d x by exp]i5ce :5 y\r he>ts h be5 mu* set ^u any ?+ 9 ?is _w1 ,*ri/ ,jesus has n be5 s pleasant to y1 ye h n s mu* delight 9 him4 ,affection mu/ run 9 ! *annel1 or x is b weak1 if once ye divide ! /reams4 ,! love ( ! _w makes ! he>t c>nal1 x is ! defilem5t ( ! :ole s\l1 & a weight t easily besets u1 t x _c m\nt up 9 a cl\d ( div9e affection to ,jesus4 ,c ! ne$le g to two contr>y po9ts bo? at once8 ,c x move to ! nor? & ! s\? at ! same "t8 ,su* an opposition is !re betwe5 ! ,fa!r1 & ! ?+s ( ! _w4 ,if !n ye turn y\r face on ! creature1 ye mu/ turn y\r back ^u ,god4 ,?9k n1 ,*ri/ians1 to keep love entire to ,god1 & to set y\r affections on ! _w4 ,solomon's backslid+ _h ?is false pr9ciple1 he ?\ght to reta9 8 integrity1 & 8 wisdom %\ld abide ) him1 ?\gh he w\ld try folly & madness1 ,eccles4 vii4 #bc4 ,b did he n gr[ m fooli%8 ,did he reta9 8 wisdom8 ,_m h come d[n f _! excell5ce by ?is presumption4 7#c7 ,insobriety is ! _w's s94 ,x is ! s9 ( ! days ( y\r ignorance1 :5 ye walk$ aft] ! lu/s ( ! ,g5tiles1 & x is a %ame = a *ild ( ,god to be s4 ,?is duty7#eji7 is oppos$ to _! =m] walk+1 v]ses #c;d & #d?4 ,!re %\ld be a great di/ance betwe5 y & ! _w1 t ye may seem m5 ( div]se c\ntries4 ,?\gh ye dwell 9 "o city or 9 "o h\se1 ye ought s to walk z m5 may ?9k x /range1 z x may be1 a wond] 9 ! _w4 ,o b few ,*ri/ians give ! worldly m5 occasion to speak ( !m = hol9ess1 few give !m any gr\nd = wond]+ at & mock+ _! conv]sation6 ,y\r conv]sation is s l !irs1 t !y ne$ n ?9k any ?+ 9 x /range4 ,is x n a %ame1 sa9ts1 to be l pagans8 ,*ri/ uses su* an argum5t ) 8 disciples to dissuade !m f c>nal c>efulness1 ,matt4 vi4 #cb4 ,sobriety is a "w ( ! day becom+ a *ild ( light1 z ,paul obs]ves1 #a ,!ss4 v4 #d-i1 import+ z mu* z if x 7 a %ame = ! ,*ri/ian to be f\nd mu* 9 love ) ! _w1 z x is = a man to be drunk at n9e 9 ! morn+ & /agg]+ 9 ! /reets4 ,!re ought to be z great a diff]5ce betwe5 y & ! _w1 z !re is betwe5 day & night1 light & d>kness4 ,s9ce ! true light ha? %9$1 to discov] a m excell5t happ9ess ?an ! _w c give1 & s9ce x ha? conclud$ all "u vanity1 ye are n answ]able to y\r holy call+ to h x 9 any high] e/imation4 ,consid] also1 7#d7 ,t ! _w is n y\r portion4 ,y\r life consi/s n 9 :at y enjoy1 y\r inh]itance is above1 res]v$ 9 ! heav5s = y4 ,!re=e be sob]4 ,if ye believ$ ?is1 t "o day ye %all put on :ite robes1 & be clo!d ) immortality1 w\ld ye s pursue aft] ! _w8 ,x is ! _w's portion1 & let !m :o "k no bett] seek x z _! god1 & love x z _! inh]itance2 b fie ^u believ]s1 t h a hope laid up 9 heav51 & fix$ z an an*or )9 ! vail4 ,%\ld ye cause y\r portion to be evil spok5 (1 by y\r grop+ s mu* aft] ?is pres5t _w8 ,if ye walk$ "r ye %\ld torm5t ! _w1 & oblige !m to be conv9c$ t ye seek a city to come1 & t ye despise all _! enjoym5ts4 ,b1 7#e7 ,insobriety becomes n a reasonable s\l & is v unbeseem+ a ,*ri/ian1 ev5 s is x to e man4 ,are ye n bett]1 says ,*ri/1 ?an _m sp>r[s8 ,is n ! life m ?an meat8 ,matt4 vi4 #be1 ,luke xii4 #bc1 #bd4 ,s we may say1 ,is n ! s\l bett] ?an ! p]i%+ creature8 ,o x is ! disgrace & debasem5t ( an immortal _s to be put "u ! feet ( a piece ( clay1 to be subject$ to vanity1 & to ! poor p]i%+ ?+s ( ! _w4 ,if a man b knew himself1 & 8 natural pr]ogative above ! creatures1 let be7#eaj7 8 ,*ri/ian privileges1 he w\ld despise ! _w1 & ?9k all t is 9 x n a satisfy+ portion = 8 _s4 ,he w\ld c\nt x a great disp>agem5t to lodge ^u ?is side ( inf9it5ess & div9e fulness4 ,w\ld ye n ?9k x a base ?+ to see a k+'s son sitt+ d[n among begg>s1 & puddl+ 9 ! fil? ( ! city8 ,god made man to h lord%ip & pre-em95ce ov] ! creatures1 & 8 _s %all outlive all ^! ?+s he sees1 & looks to1 & :at a di%on\r mu/ x be to sp5d an immortal _s on vanity1 to h no eye beyond ! span ( "t8 ,z ,*ri/ said1 8,:at ha? a man ga9$1 if he lose 8 own s\l80 ,:at ga9 ye 9 ?is _w1 ?\gh all ?+s %\ld befall y accord+ to y\r cont5tm5t1 :at ga9 ye1 s9ce ye pro/itute an immortal s\l unto ! s]vice ( ! _w1 & h made x1 to ! pr9ce ( ! _w & all ?+s1 a s]vant & slave8 ,s]mon ,,xxi4 #a ,pet4 iv4 #g4--8;,& wat* unto pray]40 8,wat*40 ,a ,*ri/ian %\ld wat*4 ,a ,*ri/ian is a wat*man by (fice4 ,?is duty ( wat*fulness is frequ5tly comm&$ & comm5d$ 9 scripture1 ,matt4 xxiv4 #db1 ,m>k xiii4 #cc1 #a ,cor4 xvi4 #ac1 ,eph4 vi4 #ah1 #a ,pet4 v4 #h1 ,col4 iv4 #b2 ,luke xii4 #cg4 ,david did wait z !y t did wat* = ! morn+ light4 ,! m9i/]s ( ! gospel are /yl$ wat*m5 9 scripture & e ,*ri/ian %\ld be to himself z a m9i/] is to 8 flock1 he %\ld wat* ov] himself4 ,?is imports ! ,*ri/ian's condition 9 ?is _w1 & expresses 8 ex]cise 9 x4 ,wat*+ is a milit>y po/ure1 & ins9uates ! ,*ri/ian's case 9 ?is _w4 ,he is compass$ ab\t ) enemies1 & !re=e he mu/ be a soldi]1 #b ,tim4 ii4 #c4 8,?\ !re=e endure h>dness1 z a good soldi] ( ,jesus ,*ri/40 ,! ,*ri/ian ha? a w>f>e to accompli% 9 ?is _w1 & !re=e ! *ur* "h is militant1 & 9 heav5 triumphant1 #a ,tim4 i4 #ah4 ,e ,*ri/ian %\ld w> a good w>f>e1 hold+ fai? & a good consci5ce4 ,:at is ! reason t :5 ,*ri/ triumph$ ^u ! cross1 & conqu]$ all 8 enemies1 & is asc5d$ on high1 t he ha? n made all believ]s conqu]ors8 ,is ! man t sits ) ,*ri/ 9 heav5ly places1 7,eph4 ii4 #f7 & he :o 0 dead ) ,*ri/1 & also ris5 ) him1 is he yet a soldi]1 :5 ,*ri/ ha? ov]come1 & gott5 ! cr[n8 ,& ! believ]1 ha? he n ! victory t ,*ri/ obta9$8 ,:y !n is he put to fight any m8 ,ha? n ,*ri/ completely done x8 ,yes inde$1 ,*ri/ ha? ov]come by 8 own /r5g?1 7,col4 ii4 #ae7 & is n[ on high1 yet he w h ! poor pieces ( contemptible clay to ov]come ! ,ar*angel17#eaa7 ! immortal spirits4 ,x 0 n s mu* = ! pr9ce ,gabriel17#eab7 ! mess5g] ( ! cov5ant1 ! ,k+ ( sa9ts1 to ov]come 8 own creature1 b he ha? drawn out a battle & w>f>e to all 8 foll[]s1 t1 9 ! /r5g? ( _! victory 9 him already pa/1 !y may be made m ?an conqu]ors1 & t !re may be a p]petual song ( triumph & victory 9 heav51 he ha? made ! sa9ts /rong1 & ha? made ! /rong weak4 ,he ha? set ! poor ) pr9ces1 & ! k+s on ! dunghill4 ,! ,*ri/ian's he>t & grace are l a besieg$ city1 t is block$ up ^u e h&1 !re are enemies )\t1 & false fri5ds )94 ,its p>ty is great pr9cipalities & p[]s1 c4 7,eph4 vi4 #ab7 & ^! g ab\t cont9ually to spy a brea*4 ,9 ! city1 :at /r5g? c d1 :at policy c d1 w n be want+4 ,all ?+s ( ! _w besiege ! he>t1 & e s5se is a port to let ! enemy 94 ,all a man's negotiation & trad+ 9 ! _w1 is z dang]\s z ! proclaim+ a public m>ket 9 a t[n1 = ! c\ntry1 :ile ! enemy is ab\t x4 ,!re is a desp]ate wick$ he>t )91 t ha? deceiv$ _m ?\s&s1 & w\ld surr5d] ! city ^u any occasion4 ,"h are fle%ly lu/s :i* w> aga9/ ! s\l1 7#a ,pet4 ii4 #aa7 temptation to s91 & to unbelief4 ,!re is a he>t )9 t c conceive & br+ =? s91 & ne$s no temptation1 a he>t )9 t c s$uce temptation itself1 b x foll[s ! tempt] & :5 to all t a =eign p[] is add$1 ,oh !n1 :o c /&8 ,*ri/ himself 0 tempt$1 b ,satan f\nd no?+ 9 him1 & _h no?+ 9 him1 b :5 ,satan comes he f9ds all 9 u1 & we are l p[d] to conceive flame4 ,we c ev5 tempt ourselves1 z well z be tempt$ by ano!r4 ,! ,*ri/ian keeps a h\se t ! enemy surr\nds1 & if he sleep he w ent]1 he is "h a pilgrim1 & is n yet come home1 yet he ha? a f\l & dang]\s way to g ?r\gh4 ,he is l a s]vant t 8 "l ha? left1 & giv5 provision to1 & is to come home :5 he pleases1 ,m>k xiii4 #cc1 ,matt4 xxiv4 #cb4 ,if 8 ma/] f9d him sleep+1 woe to him4 ,?is is 8 case4 ,:at !n %\ld 8 ex]cise & po/ure be8 ,he %\ld be a wat*man4 7#a7 ,wat*+ is oppos$ to security & sleep+1 ,matt4 xxiv4 #db1 ,m>k xii4 #cc4 ,he mu/ keep 8 eyes op51 or else he is gone1 7#a ,pet4 v4 #h7 be vigilant1 le/ ! devil attack him4 ,! slugg>d's de/ruction comes z an arm$ man1 because ( 8 8little sleep0 & slumb]1 ,prov4 vi4 #aj1 & ,prov4 xx4 #ac4 ,security is ! ,*ri/ian's night1 :5 he ceases f 8 lab\r1 & ! adv]s>y does ) him accord+ to 8 pleasure4 ,b ! ,*ri/ian is 9 a bett] condition :5 he is wre/l+ ) temptation1 & gett+ sore bl[s4 ,:5 he is at peace & dwells securely1 z ! p ( ,lai%1 he tr\bles himself ) no?+1 b dreams ov] 8 days1 b t is a decay+ condition4 7#b7 ,to wat*1 is to obs]ve all ?+s1 #a ,sam4 iv4 #ac1 ,luke vi4 #g4 ,?is is a special po9t ( ! wat*man's duty1 to let no?+ pass by )\t obs]vation1 :atev] object w\ld come 91 to ask at x f :5ce1 & :i!r4 ,! he>t is a highway side t all ?+s travel ?r\gh4 ,if ! ,*ri/ian !n be n exact 9 ?is to "k :at comes 91 & :at is its err&1 he may be surpris$ or he "k4 ,he %\ld obs]ve all ! motions ( ! enemy1 & be well acqua9t$ ) all ! subtleties ( temptations4 ,he mu/ "k 8 own _s1 or 8 ?\ghts1 he %\ld also obs]ve all ! ,"l's motions & deal+s ) 8 _s4 ,x conc]ns him also to "k :at is 8 enemy or fri5d4 ,!re=e ! ,*ri/ian %\ld get ^u ! wat* t[] ( ! ^w1 & look ?r\gh ! prospect7#eac7 ( fai? r\nd ab\t him1 t he may "k :at 8 spiritual condition is4 ,b1 7#c7 ,! wat*man gives w>n+ :ile x is seasonable1 & ! enemy f> (f4 ,he raises ! al>m1 & all mu/ be 9 read9ess4 ,s ought ye to be4 ,come to ,jesus ,*ri/ ) all ye obs]ve1 in=m ! ,capta9 ( y\r salvation ^: soldi]s y are4 ,x is be/ deal+ ) temptation f> (f1 & resi/+ ! fir/ motions ( s91 = :5 x comes ne> h&1 x gets _m fri5ds )91 & x is ! wat*man's "p n to give 8 judgm5t ( :at he sees1 b to report only4 ,d n ye sit d[n to pass ! s5t5ce on any ?+1 :e!r x be good or evil1 s9 or n1 b come unto ,jesus1 & let him speak1 = (t5times we reason accord+ to fle% & blood4 7#d7 ,!re mu/ be no int]ruption 9 ?is wat*+4 ,he mu/ give dilig5t he$ to x1 ,m>k xiii4 #cc1 #a ,!ss4 v4 #f4 ,x is a v labori\s ex]cise = a ,*ri/ian to wat*1 all 8 s5ses w be ex]cis$ by x4 ,he mu/ look up1 & t /eadfa/ly1 he mu/ /&1 & :5 he ha? done all1 to /&4 ,:5 he ha? ov]come he mu/ yet wat*1 le/ he ent] into temptation4 ,he is 9 great] haz>d aft] victory ?an be=e1 ,ezra vi4 #ac4 ,he mu/ wat* :5 he is come out ( "o temptation le/ he ent] into ano!r4 ,! greate/ disadvantage t armies h gott5 ha? be5 aft] "s victory1 :5 !y 7 secure4 ,!re=e we ought to give all dilig5ce1 & love n sleep1 le/ we come into pov]ty4 ,f :at ha? be5 said1 7#a7 ,we see h[ few are 9 a w>like po/ure aga9/ ,satan4 ,_m s]ve "u ,satan's col\rs1 & ! /rong man keeps ! h\se4 ,!y wat* n aga9/ him1 b = him1 !y fight = him1 & n aga9/ him4 ,d n _m ,*ri/ians1 9 pr(ession1 ev5 wat* = _! s91 h[ to encompass :at !y w\ld be at8 ,_m wait on all advantages to get _! own he>t's desires1 !y wat* aga9/ ,god's ^w1 to hold out conviction4 ,^! are ! *ildr5 ( d>kness1 9 :om ! devil reigns4 ,we also obs]ve f ?is1 7#b7 ,t ev5 ! *ildr5 ( ,god are seldom f\nd wat*+4 ,!re is mu* w(ul security among !m & ?is is ! univ]sal compla9t1 :o ( y walks z if y 7 among enemies8 ,ye walk z if ye 7 9 a peaceable city )\t gates1 z ! p ( ,lai%1 :o dwelt securely4 ,ye h no fri5d 9 all ! _w1 & yet :at unspeakable neglig5ce & sleep+ is !re among y8 ,! fle% is s weak1 t ye _c wat* b "o h\r = ,*ri/4 ,& ,o6 b ! int]mission ( "o h\r's wat*+ ha? br\ght d[n _m /rong ones4 ,?is made a brea* ^u ,david t c\ld h>dly be made up = ev] aga94 ,f ! words1 7#c7 ,we obs]ve1 t pray] is a "p ( a good ,*ri/ian's ex]cise4 ,we may be a%am$ to speak or he> ( ?is duty4 ,x is true1 inde$1 our religion is all comp5diz$ 9 ?is duty4 ,yet ?is duty is s little 9 practice1 t our religion mu/ be b little4 ,we w\ld1 !n1 speak some:at ( pray]1 & obs]ve1 #a4 ,t x is ! di/+ui%+ "* ( a ,*ri/ian 9 scripture4 ,! *ild ( ,god1 & ! man t calls ^u ,god's "n1 is all "o & ! same ?+4 ,! wick$ man's "n is "o t calls n ^u ,god1 nor seeks him1 b ! godly call ^u _! ,mak]1 ,acts ix4 #aa1 #a ,cor4 i4 #b4 ,all ! sa9ts 9 scripture h be5 pray+ m54 ,! wick$1 or natural man1 is n an indig5t man1 he wants no?+1 & !re=e seeks no?+ f ,god1 b ! ,*ri/ian is "o :o ha? no?+ 9 himself1 a begg> by bir?1 "o t is ca/ out into ! op5 field1 & he is /ill seek+ to make up 8 losses4 ,pray+ & want+ goes h& 9 h& toge!r4 ,pray] !n is ! fir/ brea?+ ( ! new man4 ,:at sign ( life w\ld ye "k him by8 ,motion is an infallible sign ( life & ?is is ! motion ( ! new creature4 ,pray] is ! /irr+ ( ! s\l1 & go+ out ( itself = bread1 x is ! suck+ ( ! brea/s ( consolation4 ,grace turns a man's face ,god-w>d & ,*ri/-w>d4 #b4 ,pray] is ! p\r+ out ( an indig5t man's he>t 9 ,god's bosom4 ,x is ! empty+ ( ! s\l1 & ! l&+ ( x on ,god's lee %ore1 ,psal4 cii4 #b1 #a ,sam4 i4 #aj1 ,psal4 cxlii4 #b1 c4 ,:5 a pi\s he>t is ov]:elm$ & sore disquiet$1 x prays4 ,pray] emptie? ! vessel1 & br+s ! s\l above ! wat] aga94 ,x is a pres5t ease 9 ! "t ( tr\ble4 ,c>e & anxiety ( _s plunge ! s\l ov] ! e>s1 b pray] br+s x aga9 unto dry l&1 ,phil4 iv4 #f4 ,c>e burns & dr[ns a man's reque/s1 b pray] makes !m kn[n to ,god 9 e circum/ance ( life4 ,!re=e pray] is call$ a 8mak+ kn[n our reque/s unto ,god10 & 8! lift+ up ( our s\ls unto ,god10 ,psal4 xxv4 #a1 #b4 ,b1 #c4 ,pray] is ! provision ( a s\l1 = x is suffici5t to d t :i* c>efulness & ?\ghtfulness und]take to d1 & effectuate n1 ,phil4 iv4 #f4 ,pray] does all a man's bus9ess4 ,he lives by pray]1 z ,paul liv$ by ,*ri/ liv+ 9 him1 c4 ,gal4 ii4 #bj4 ,he liv$ ! natural life ( a ,*ri/ian by fai?4 ,s ,david says1 8,i gave myself unto pray]10 he opposes ?is unto all t 8 enemies d aga9/ him4 ,n only do? x ease ! _s ( ! pres5t burd51 b pray] does all 8 bus9ess1 because x puts x ov] into a bett] h&1 viz41 ! h& ( him :o c>es = u1 #a ,pet4 v4 #f4 ,x is l a *ild :o is "u 8 fa!r's tutory17#ead7 & he does no?+ himself1 b all is done = him1 & he ne$s to d no m b ask1 & h1 to seek1 & f9d1 to knock1 & x %all be op5$ unto him4 ,pray] ha? ! promise ( all spiritual & valuable bless+s1 & ! promise is true4 #d4 ,pray] speaks a life ( indig5ce & dep5d5ce 9 ! creature1 & also speaks out ! attributes ( ,god1 = ! supply ( all our ne$1 sov]eignty1 b\nty1 & good w 9 ,god4 ,x is ! travell+ ( ! poor creature betwe5 8 own empt9ess & ,god's all suffici5t fulness4 ,x ackn[l$ges t he ha? no?+1 & t ,god ha? all ?+s he c desire to make him happy4 ,pray] is an act ( homage & subjection to our ,creator1 & x is also an act ( love & rev]5ce1 = pray] looks ^u ,god1 z a ,"l1 a ,fa!r1 & a ,ma/]4 #e4 ,pray] is ! pulse ( a ,*ri/ian1 & "h ye may f9d him4 ,if he be vigor\s & frequ5t "h1 he is well1 a decay 9 ?is is a w(ul symptom ( a dang]\s & dw9+7#eae7 condition4 ,?is is ! f\nta9 ( ! _s ( life1 & ! ,_s's brea?4 ,= ! ,_s helps our infirmities ) groans :i* _c be utt]$1 7,rom4 viii4 #bf1 #bg7 & accord+ z ! ,_s ( ,god dwells 9 a man1 9 s f> is he a good ,*ri/ian4 ,if1 !n1 ye w\ld ask h[ ye %\ld walk "h1 & ?rive 9 true ,*ri/ianity1 we w\ld only say ?is1 pray f]v5tly & )\t ceas+4 ,pray & prosp]1 & daily be /rong1 & ! ,"l %all be ) y4 ,he w nev] fail nor =sake y4 ,aga91 consid]1 #f4 ,t pray] is n s mu* a duty z a privilege1 & if sa9ts knew ?is1 pray] w\ld n s (t5 be a burd5 unto !m4 ,is !re any privilege l ?is8 ,= pray] is an admission into ! secrets ( ,god1 x is an empty+ ( ! he>t into 8 bosom4 ,x is a great "p ( our correspond5ce ) heav54 ,x is a swift mess5g] s5t ?i!r1 t nev] comes back ) ill news4 ,x nev] returns empty1 b accompli%es its int5t4 ,pray] is z x 7 speak+ ) ,god face to face1 z a man speaks to 8 fri5d1 & is x n an hon\rable privilege1 t believ]s are admitt$ to him1 & may boldly come to him "u all _! necessities1 & h su* a sympa?iz+ fri5d z ,jesus8 ,:at is wond]ful 9 scripture is1 t ,god ha? put t hon\r ^u pray] to be in/rum5tal 9 obta9+ ! greate/ bless+s4 ,did n ! ,"l1 at ! pray] ( ,moses1 dry up ! ,r$ sea8 ,did he n1 at ! pray] ( ,elias1 )hold & give ra98 ,did n ! pray] ( ,jo%ua make ! sun to /& /ill1 till he _h vanqui%$ 8 enemies8 ,:]e=e 0 all ?is8 ,c\ld he n h done x unask$8 ,c]ta9ly1 b ! ,"l w\ld put t hon\r & respect ^u pray] 9 all ages1 t x might be a demon/ration to all ages & g5]ations1 h[ ready & prop5se7#eaf7 ,god 0 to he> pray]4 ,nay1 to speak ) rev]5ce1 ,god w submit 8 own omnipot5ce to pray]4 ,comm&1 ask ( me1 & comm& me1 says ! high & holy ,"o1 ,isa4 xlv4 #aa4 ,o b 8! effectual f]v5t pray]0 ( ! righte\s avails mu*1 #a ,james v4 #af4 ,x does a man's bus9ess1 & ^u less exp5ses2 x gives a rew>d 9 ! h&1 & ! hope ( ! ?+s s\ght4 ,)al1 pray] is l ,jacob's gett+ t )9 doors1 )\t mu* toil1 :i* c>eful ,esau goes ab\t all ! fields =1 & toils all day to obta94 ,pray] is ! mo/ comp5di\s way ( rem$y ( all ?+s else4 ,x always makes up losses ei!r ( ! same k9d1 or bett]2 = if ! loss be temporal1 if ! want be bodily1 pray] makes x up ) access unto ,god4 ,x pays 9 gold4 ,if x give n ! same co91 yet x is bett]4 ,we h spok5 some?+ ( pray] = ?is end1 t y\r he>ts may fall 9 love ) x4 ,x is ! prop]ty ( a s9c]e upright man1 t he calls always ^u ,god1 :]eas ! hypocrite w n always d x4 ,c\nt1 !n1 y\rselves z mu* ,*ri/ians z ye f9d ( ! _s ( pray] & supplication 9 y2 = ^? t call n on ,god1 _! portion is v t]rible4 ,god w p\r out 8 wra? ^u !m4 ,god's face is set aga9/ su* z d n pray4 ,& ,i believe ! multitude ( ?is visible kirk h ?is br& ^u _! face1 !y call n ^u ,god4 ,god ha? tak5 ?is "* to himself1 8! he>] ( pray]10 & ^? :o mock at x1 _! judgm5t ha/5e?1 _! damnation slumb]e? n4 ,s]mon ,,xxii4 #a ,pet4 iv4 #g4--8;,be ye !re=e sob]1 & wat* unto pray]40 ,we n[ come to consid] ! coh]5ce & connexion ^! duties h "o to ano!r4 ,fir/1 ,pray] is ! pr9cipal "p ( ! ,*ri/ian's employm5t1 & sobriety & wat*fulness are subord9ate to x4 8,be sob]1 & wat* unto pray]40 7#a47 ,pray] is su* a t5d] ?+ t !re is necessity ( diet+ ! _s unto x4 ,t pray] may be 9 good heal?1 a man mu/ keep a diet & be sob]1 sobriety conduces s mu* to its well-be+1 & insobriety makes pray] fail4 ,pray] respects a :olesome ,*ri/ian at 8 be/ e/ate4 7#b47 ,because pray] t is well 9 itself mu/ h mu* div9e affection 9 x1 t may be ! w+s ( x to rise ^u1 ! oil t may keep ! flame1 ,james v4 #af4 ,n[ insobriety is ! mo? ( div9e affection4 ,! love ( ?is _w eats out ! love ( ,god & spiritual ?+s2 z mu* z ! "o goes up ! o!r goes d[n1 l ! contr>y po9ts1 #a ,john ii4 #ae4 ,vehem5t desires w\ld be a cl\d ( inc5se to c>ry ! petition up unto heav52 b ! love ( ?is _w scatt]s x1 p\rs wat] ^u ! he>t1 & makes x nei!r to conceive heat nor flame4 ,to be c>nally m9d$ is dea?1 bo? "h & h]eaft]1 ,rom4 viii4 #e-g4 ,x is dea? to duties1 x kills ! spiritual life ( ! s\l4 ,insobriety is c>nal-m9d$ness1 & m9d+ ( ! fle%1 s t a man ha? no m ta/e ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ?an ! :ite ( an egg4 ,x q di/emp]s 8 ta/e1 & makes t only sav\ry :i* is l itself1 & all o!r ?+s bitt]4 ,b1 7#c47 ,pray] mu/ h hope 9 x4 ,= h[ %all a man pray if he hope n to come spe$8 ,if he ma9ta9 n a lively hope1 he w cool 9 8 petitions4 ,insobriety is n consi/5t ) hope to ! end1 #a ,pet4 i4 #ag4 ,he t w\ld hope to ! end mu/ lift up 8 g>m5ts t hang side1 & take a lick7#eag7 ( e ?+ by ! way2 he mu/ n let !m hang d[n1 b gird up 8 affections ) ! girdle ( tru? & sobriety4 ,we obs]ve1 7#d47 ,t pray] mu/ come out ( a pure he>t1 & ,god mu/ be wor%ipp$ 9 _s & 9 tru?1 ,john iv4 #bc1 #bd2 #b ,tim4 ii4 #bb4 ,insobriety makes an unclean he>t2 ! lu/s ( ! fle%1 & ! love ( ! _w defile ! _s1 & makes x to s5d =? impure /reams4 7#e47 ,!re _c be lodg+ = ! ,_s :]e !re is mu* love to ! _w4 ,?is grieves ! ,_s1 & makes him dep>t f u1 & s a man is be/ to express 8 own groans1 or to h none at all1 :i* is worse4 ,:]e ! ,_s ( ! ,"l is !re is lib]ty1 & ! ,_s mu/ h a clean h\se2 ye mu/ t\* no unclean ?+1 if y w\ld h ,god to receive y into ! holy adoption ( 8 *ildr54 7#f47 ,pray] _c ?rive :]e fai? is n 9 a good condition4 ,= fai? purifies ! he>t :i* s5ds out pray]1 #a ,tim4 i4 #f2 ,acts xv4 #i2 #b ,tim4 ii4 #bb2 & ,o6 b insobriety makes an ill consci5ce2 & fai? & a good consci5ce sc>ce sail 9 "o bottom47#eah7 ,bo? fall & /& toge!r4 ,h[ !n c ! s\l look t ,holy ,"o 9 ! face ^: eyes are pure1 & _c look ^u iniquity b ) abhorr5ce8 h[ c x look ^u 8 hol9ess1 :5 x ha? be5 go+ a-:or+ aft] ! _w1 & =sak+ ! f\nta9 ( liv+ wat]s8 ,9 a ^w1 ! he>t t is n dead to ?is pres5t _w1 w nei!r pray mu* nor well2 = ! he>t is o!rwise tak5 up1 ha? n _m wants to spread be=e ,god1 nor room = spiritual ?+s4 ,! creature gives him no leave to come to ,god4 ,o b communion ) ,god is a t5d] ?+1 & subject to _m alt]ations & *anges ( wea!r6 ,a little m mir? ?an is ne$ful w indispose u = pray]4 ,a little m sadness ?an is )9 b\nds w also indispose u = ?is duty4 ,c>efulness & anxiety _c pray4 ,!re=e x conc]ns all ! sa9ts to keep _! he>ts ) all dilig5ce1 to keep !mselves unspott$ f ! _w4 ,if ye w\ld keep y\rselves 9 speak+ t]ms ) ,god1 ye mu/ n ent]ta9 ! creature too mu*4 ,any excess 9 y\r affections w div]t ! curr5t ( !m1 t !y %all n run t[>ds ,god4 ,& next1 ye see a solid reason :y ye are s little 9 pray]1 & keep n a pray+ temp]1 because ye are too lib]al & lavi% ( y\r affections ^u ! _w4 ,*ri/ians1 h[ c ye pray1 :5 y\r affections are ^u ! ?+s ( ! e>?8 ,w ye seek heav5ly ?+s1 or c>e mu* = communion ) ,god1 :5 a pres5t _w is s mu* 9 y\r eye8 ,pray] mu/ be w]%7#eai7 & unsav\ry :5 ! _w is sweet2 & religion turns a complim5t1 :5 y\r he>ts are "h4 ,pray] is a special po9t ( y\r conv]sation 9 heav51 & ! love ( ?is _w keeps y\r he>ts b5ea? heav54 ,y\r treasure is "h1 & y\r he>ts c be n[h]e else will+ly4 ,ye mu/ !n be mortifi$ to ! _w be=e ye c pray aright4 ,b we w\ld likewise consid]1 ,secondly1 ,t sobriety is a great fur!rance to wat*+1 & !re=e !y are usually jo9$ toge!r1 #a ,pet4 v4 #h2 #a4 ,!ss4 v4 #f-i4 ,?is is cle>4 ,= if a man be n sob]1 b dr9k too mu* ( ! creature's sweetness1 or bitt]ness1 till he lose 8 feet1 he _c wat*1 & ! enemy w make invasion :5 he sleeps4 ,sobriety is ! "m ( security4 ,a surfeit ( any ?+ indisposes ! body = any action4 ,:5 ! m9d goes )\t ! b\nds ( mod]ation1 & /ret*es its ,*ri/ian lib]ty beyond ! b\nds ( edification1 x _c hold wak+1 a little sleep & slumb] ov]takes1 till pov]ty & de/ruction come l an arm$ man4 7#b47 ,:5 a man ha? drunk to excess ( ! creature & ha? 8 he>t engag$ to x1 he is 9 an incapacity to disc]n a fri5d f an enemy2 :atev] comes 9 ) 8 pr$om9ant or idol w get fair qu>t]s2 ?\gh x may be1 x w betray him4 ,! love ( ! _w :5 x /&s c5try at a man's he>t1 w keep out true fri5ds4 ,x w hold out ,jesus ,*ri/ & spiritual ?+s1 all t seems to come 9 contr>y t]ms ) itself1 & w let 9 ! enemy t w de/roy ! s\l4 7#c47 ,insobriety entangles a man ) ! sn>es ( ! _w1 & s he _c be a good soldi] ( ,jesus4 ,i ?9k ! conjunction "h is express$ m fully1 #b ,tim4 ii4 #b-d4 ,! good soldi] ( ,jesus ,*ri/ t w>s a good w>f>e1 mu/ n entangle himself ) ! affairs ( ?is life4 ,he mu/ be sob] 9 ! use ( all ?+s1 or else he _c be fai?ful to 8 ma/]2 he w be ab\t 8 own bus9ess :5 he %\ld be wat*+4 ,he w n only lab\r to please ! ,capta9 ( 8 salvation1 ,jesus1 b he has _m o!r ?+s to please besides3 & if any ( 8 too k9d fri5ds come to speak ) him1 he w leave 8 duty & g ap>t ) !m1 ! wat*man's (fice w take him up no?+ beside4 ,b ! insob] man _c give himself :olly to x4 ,because 8 idols cry ^u him1 he w pref] 8 pleasures be=e 8 cr$it & hone/y4 ,!re=e1 z ye w\ld n expose y\r s\ls & all ye h1 to ! w ( temptation1 be sob]4 ,! devil ha? gott5 8 w ( a man t he c =ce to lie d[n ) ! creature1 & sleep 9 its bosom4 ,if once ,satan c gild up ! _w 9 y\r eyes1 & repres5t x amiable1 & cause high & big appreh5sions ( x1 ,o1 ye are 9 ! greate/ haz>d f ! _w ( be+ ov]come :olly by x6 ,t 0 ! temptation ,satan s\ght to prevail ) ,*ri/ by1 b he f\nd no?+ 9 him4 ,if ! devil ha? tak5 !e up to a m\nta9 to see ! glory ( ! _w1 & make y fancy a pleasant life "h-away17#ebj7 take he$ ( x1 = ye w dr9k drunk17#eba7 & =get y\rselves1 & w n disc]n betwe5 good & evil4 ,?irdly4 ,pray] mu/ be wat*$ unto4 ,we mu/ n only pray1 b cont9ue 8in/ant 9 pray]10 ,rom4 xii4 #ab4 ,we mu/ 8cont9ue 9 pray]1 & wat* 9 ! same ) ?anksgiv+10 ,col4 iv4 #b4 ,x is a /range expression1 & famili> 9 scripture1 ,eph4 vi4 #ah4 ,o :at a /range ^w is x6 ,x is ei!r v ne$less1 or else imports ! unspeakable necessity ( pray]4 8,pray+ always10 :at ne$$ m8 ,b we mu/ pray ) all mann] ( 8pray] & supplication 9 ! ,_s20 & m yet1 8wat*+ !reunto20 & to express ! sup]lative degree ( ! necessity ( pray]1 he adds 8) all p]sev]ance40 ,s9ce ! words at ! fir/ view d speak inf9itely m ?an we practise1 let _m a ,*ri/ian express _! own practice & set x d[n beside ?is v]se1 & blu% & be a%am$4 ,! mo/ "p ( y behov$ to speak ?us1 ,i pray sometimes morn+ & ev5+1 :5 ,i h no?+ to d4 ,& is ?is pray+ always1 & wat*+ !reunto ) all p]sev]ance8 ,to wat* unto pray] we conceive speaks ^! ?+s4 ,i4 ,to obs]ve all opportunities1 occasions1 & advantages ( pray]1--to be glad ( gett+ any occasion to sit d[n & pray4 ,x is to seek out occasions & to be wait+ = !m4 ,too _m use to excuse !mselves easily t _! o!r employm5ts take !m up1 & !y ?9k on ?is acc\nt !y may omit pray] ) a good consci5ce1 z m9i/]s1 busi$ ab\t _! call+1 & at _! book1 ?9k x no omission t !y pray n (t54 ,b alas1 is ?is wat*+ unto pray]8 ,ye %\ld be z m5 ly+ 9 wait ^u "s good opportunity to take hold ( x4 ,pray] w\ld h9d] no bus9ess ( t k9d1 b mu* fur!r x4 ,pray] w\ld be ! comp5di\s way ( x4 ,ye us$ n to be *all5g$ :5 ye get n a commodity7#ebb7 to pray2 b d ye seek opportunity :5 x is n (f]$8 ,d ye look aft] a retir+ place1 & )draw f company1 :5 ye _c pray ) company8 ,?is 7 inde$ wat*+ unto pray]4 ,b wat*+ unto pray] w make m5 sometimes uncivil 7s to speak1 t :i* x may be w\ld be call$ uncivility74 ,x w be a v press+ necessity t w draw away ! "t ( pray]1 no complim5t %\ld h9d] y to g to x4 ,if ye got a corn] alone1 t w\ld invite a man t wat*es unto pray]4 ,he ev5 seeks x :5 he f9ds x n (f]+ itself4 ,! wat*] unto pray] w /eal mu* ( 8 "t f o!rs1 & o!r employm5ts1 & he w n sp5d "t unnecess>ily4 ,,ii4 ,to wat* unto pray] is to accept will+ly ( all occasions & opportunities (f]$4 ,o6 if su* a man f9d a corn]1 b x w be seasonable & sweet unto him4 ,if he h no?+ to d1 & kn[s n h[ to pass 8 "t1 !n he conceives he is call$ to pray]1 & to keep communion ) ,god4 ,b h[ _m opportunities h ye1 & :at advantage make ye ( !m8 ,ye h "t & place conv5i5t1 all ! day or mu* ( x1 & yet ye cont5t y\rselves ) an ord9>y set diet4 ,sure ?is is n wat*+4 ,wat*+ unto pray] w\ld make all em]g5t occasions welcome1 ye w\ld n h any impulse ( ! ,_s & motion to pray1 b ye w\ld foll[ x1 & be l$ by ! ,_s to y\r duty4 ,ye w\ld n he> ( any r>e passage ( provid5ce1 or any ( ,god's disp5sations t[>ds y\rselves1 & o!r sa9ts1 b y w\ld ?9k x a good call to pray & make ! "r use & improvem5t ( x4 ,,iii4 ,to wat* unto pray] is to obs]ve all ! imp$im5ts ( pray]1 all ! enemies ( t preci\s ?+ pray]1 t ye ought to keep z ! apple ( y\r eye4 ,:atev] ye f9d by exp]i5ce prejudicial unto pray]1 m>k t4 ,:at indisposes ! _s & makes x c>nal1 m>k t4 ,:at fills y ) confusion & a/oni%m5t1 & :at h9d]s ! lib]ty ( y\r delight+ 9 ,god1 & rejoic+ 9 8 promises1 m>k t2 & set y\rselves aga9/ ^!4 ,o b _m ,*ri/ians f9d lib]al disc\rs+1 & mu* mir?1 prejudicial to ! ,_s's temp]1 & yet :o wat*es aga9/ x8 ,,iv4 ,wat* ov] y\r he>ts t ye may keep a pray+ temp]1 & be /ill 9 speak+ t]ms ) ,god4 ,& if ye w\ld /ill keep a pray+ temp]1 #a4 ,be frequ5t & (t5 9 ! m$itation ( ,god4 ,keep y\rselves 9 8 pres5ce1 z be=e him1 t ye may walk "u ! sight ( 8 eye1 ,psal4 cxix4 #afh2 ,psal4 cxxxix4 #a-g4 ,/eal+ out ( ,god's sight makes ! he>t bold to s94 ,! temp] ( ! he>t is b l ! heat ( iron1 t keeps n :5 x is out ( ! fire1 or l ! melt+ ( wax4 ,if ye be out ( ,god's sight y\r he>ts w close4 ,b1 #b4 ,let no object come ?r\gh y\r m9d )\t exam9ation ( x4 ,let n y\r he>t be a highway = all4 ,if a good motion ent]1 ent]ta9 x1 & let x n die out4 ,give x up to ,god1 t he may *]i% x4 #c4 ,repel n any motion ( ! ,_s1 b ent]ta9 x4 ,!re are ?ree ?+s ye w\ld wat* ov]1 z1 7#a47 ,y\rselves1 y\r own he>ts1 ,prov4 iv4 #bc1 c4 ye mu/ keep y\r he>t1 & x keeps all4 7#b47 ,wat* ov] y\r duty1 ,luke viii4 #ah4 7#c47 ,! "t ( ,*ri/'s com+1 8 second com+ to judgm5t1 ,matt4 xxiv4 #db2 ,m>k xiii4 #cc4 ,s did ,david wait & wat* till ! ,"l %\ld return1 ,psal4 cxxx4 #e1 #f4 ,s did ,job wait all ! days ( 8 appo9t$ "t1 till 8 *ange came4 ,n[1 ,*ri/ians1 :]e are ye8 ,is n y\r practice y\r %ame8 ,x is "o among a ?\s& pr(essors t c be not$ = mu* pray+4 ,:o among y c get ?is comm5dation t ! ,holy ,gho/ gives to ,anna1 %e s]v$ ,god ) fa/+ & pray] night & day8 ,y\r morn+ & ev5+ are ! limits ( y\r duty1 & x is almo/ an h]esy to g beyond t4 ,is !re any t5d] well-do+ ,*ri/ian 9 scripture1 b he pray$ mu*8 ,?is made ,david s exempl>y1 & ha? n ,jesus ,*ri/ gone be=e y1 7,heb4 v4 #g47 to lead ! way8 ,o6 b ,*ri/'s pray+ s (t5 9 ! days ( 8 fle%1 & mak+ supplication ) /rong cries1 is a cry+ witness aga9/ ! slo? ( ,*ri/ians 9 ?is g5]ation4 ,bo? p & pa/or1 h[ %\ld ye be a%am$8 ,ha? ,jesus pray$ s long & (t51 & %\ld n ! poor foll[]s1 indig5t begg>s1 be all 9 supplication8 ,! ,*ri/ian %\ld "n himself z ,david did1 8,i gave myself to pray]40 ,_m a man sits d[n to 8 employm5t & prays n mu*1 because he ha? gifts & abilities4 ,b s did n ,*ri/1 :o 0 able to save1 yet he pray$ & w5t ab\t ! ,fa!r's "w ) dep5d5ce ^u him4 ,& ,o t m9i/]s w\ld seek all f heav5 imm$iately1 & p seek x f heav5 also6 ,?9k ye t ! ,_s w take twice a-day = pray+ always1 & set times = wat*+ !reunto8 ,no1 no1 we ?9k !re is little ( ?is practis$ 9 ?is g5]ation4 ,n[ we come to ! reason t is add$ 9 ! text1 8! end ( all ?+s is at h&20 t is1 ! day ( ! ,"l is at h&4 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 :o 0 once "h (f]$ = s9s1 %all aga9 appe> )\t s91 unto salvation1 unto !m :o look & wait = 8 appe>ance2 & he %all put an end to all ^! ?+s1 ei!r to !mselves1 by consum+ !m1 or to ! use ( !m4 ,all t ye n[ dote ^u is p]i%+1 & x is n f> h5ce t ye %all see ! _w 9 a flame1 & all t ye sp5d y\r spirits on2 & ,jesus ,*ri/ %all br+ salvation to 8 own sa9ts1 !re=e be sob] & wat*4 ,b h[ is x t ! end is said to be at h&8 ,are n _m g5]ations pass$ s9ce ?is ^w 0 spok58 ,x is almo/ two ?\s& ye>s s9ce1 & yet ,pet] spake ( x1 & ,*ri/ spake ( ?is day1 z at h&4 ,sure x mu/ be ne>] u n[ ?an x 0 !n4 ,! day ( ! ,"l is at h&3 ,i4 ,because if we w\ld c\nt ye>s z ,god do?1 we w\ld call ! _w b ( "o week's /&+1 = ,god c\nts a ?\s& ye>s z b "o day1 #b ,pet4 iii4 #h1 #i4 ,! _w ?9ks he is slack conc]n+ 8 promise1 & asks1 8,:]e is ! promise ( 8 com+80 ,b believ]s1 ?9k n ye s1 reckon ye>s accord+ to ! duration ( ! ,anci5t ( days1 & by fai? see ! ,"l's day at y\r h&1 z x 7 to-morr[ /ill4 ,b1 ,,ii4 ,x is n )\t special reason t ! ,new ,te/am5t speaks ( all ! "t f ,*ri/'s com+ to ! end1 z ! la/ "t1 z x 7 b "o age or g5]ation imm$iately prec$+ ! great day1 z if ! day ( judgm5t 7 to be1 or ?is g5]ation ( ! e>? w\ld pass4 ,x is ( great use to u1 because ! ,"l w\ld h believ]s 9 ! la/ age ( ! _w come to "s great pit* ( mortification & deadness to ! _w1 & hope ( immortality1 ?an has be5 come to be=e4 ,he w\ld h !m be z m5 wait+ = ! ,bridegroom1 & ?is _! ex]cise1--e "o 9 8 g5]ation /&+ ) 8 lo9s gird$1 & 8 %oes put on ready = ! j\rney1 & 8 lamp 9 8 h&1 ,luke xii4 #cg2 ,m>k xiii42 ,matt4 xxv4 ,he w\ld h all walk+ z if ! day ( judgm5t 7 to-morr[1 z if ! ,k+ ( sa9ts 7 n[ ent]+ into ! city1 & all believ]s %\ld g out to meet him z _! ,k+ br++ salvation4 ,?is !n is ! po/ure ( ! _w1 all ?+s are ne> run1 ! fa%ion ( ?is _w passes away1 #a ,cor4 vii4 #bi3 & ! same exhortation is "h press$4 ,?is !n1 ,i say1 is ! /ate all ?+s ye see are 91 x is _! old age4 ,! creation n[ is an old rott5 h\se1 t is all dropp+ ?r\gh1 & lean+ to ! "o side4 ,! creature is n[ subject to vanity & groan+1 ,rom4 viii4 #ba1 #bb4 ,! day is n f> h5ce1 t ?is habitable _w mu/ be consum$1 & ,o6 b _m a man's god & idol w !n be burnt to a%es4 #b ,pet4 iii4 #aj-ab1 8,! heav5s %all pass away ) a great noise10 c4 ,god ha? suff]$ m5 to live long 9 ?is _w1 t !y might come to rep5tance1 & he ha? kept x s long = ! elect's sake4 ,if x _h n be5 = !m1 ! _w %\ld n be unburi$ till six h\rs at night27#ebc7 b :5 he ha? ga!r$ 9 all ! election1 !n %all an end be put to all ! adm9i/rations ( k+doms1 all gov]nm5ts1 all nations4 ,?9k ye t ,god _h s mu* respect to ! _w1 or to ! k+s ( x8 ,no1 he w\ld put an end to all ! k+doms ( ! _w1 & nev] let !m make _! te/am5t1 if ! elect 7 complet$4 ,if ,*ri/ 7 complet$1 !re w\ld be no m>ry+ or giv+ 9 m>riage1 no m food & raim5t1 no m laws & gov]nm5t1 all y\r fair l&s & build+s mu/ g to ! fire4 ,n[ ask ! "q t ,pet] asks1 8,see+ all ?+s %all be dissolv$1 :at mann] ( conv]sation ought ye to h80 ,& "h x is answ]$1 8,be sob]1 & wat* unto pray]40 ,ask at ,paul1 & he w tell y1 7#a ,cor4 vii4 #bi1 #cj1 #ca47 8,! "t is %ort10 :at rema9s !n1 b t he t m>ries be z !y :o m>ry n1 !y t weep z !y t wept n1 c4 ,s !n "h is ! duty ( ^? :o look = ,*ri/'s second com+2 ,*ri/ ha? left x ) y till he come aga91 & put an end to all ?+s3 8be ye sob] & vigilant40 ,b consid] :at /r5g? ?is reason ha? to en=ce ?is ex]cise1 & h[ suitable ?is duty is to !m :o look = ,*ri/'s second com+4 #a4 ,9 relation to sobriety x ha? a tw(old =ce2 =1 7#a47 ,x is all ! absurdity ( ! _w1 t ye %\ld s eag]ly pursue p]i%+ vanities2 t ye %\ld fall 9 love ) ! old decrepit _w t is groan+ "u vanity1 & v ne> consumption4 ,! day is com+ t ! s\l %all see all ^! ?+s de/roy$ to a%es1 & :at w x !n ?9k ( ?is idol8 ,?is is ! ?+ ,i lo/ my s\l =1 & x is gone4 ,& ,o h[ torm5t+ a ?+ w x be to ! consci5ce6 ,h[ h ,i be5 put by heav5 = a ?+ ( n\ght1 = a vanity6 ,be sob]1 = ! _w _c be a portion to an immortal _s4 ,y\r _s is immortal1 & w cont9ue aft] ^! ?+s are gone1 & x w outlive ?is _w4 ,y\r goods & good "n1 y\r pleasures & pr(its1 y\r l&s & r5ts1 all w h an end1 & y\r _s %all cont9ue aft] !m4 ,:y !n w ye *oose t = y\r portion t w take w+s & flee f y1 or y w leave x8 ,:5 ye see all burnt up1 :]e !n w y\r god & y\r portion be8 7#b47 ,*ri/ian believ]s1 ye h ano!r portion2 = ,*ri/1 :o comes to put an end to ^! ?+s1 %all appe> 9 glory1 & ye %all appe> ) him 9 glory4 ,he %all come ) salvation to y1 ,heb4 ix4 #bh2 ,col4 iii4 #d4 ,y\r life %all appe> ) him4 ,y\r inh]itance is above4 ,t sweet ,savi\r t came unto ?is _w = sav+ lo/ s9n]s1 %all come aga91 & w n ?9k himself complete )\t y1 & till he h all 8 memb]s at 8 "r h&4 ,& !re=e1 sa9ts1 be sob]4 ,:ile ye are 9 ?is _w1 ye ne$ n any o!r ?+ 9 ! int]im b ! hope ( et]nal life1 to keep y\r he>ts1 & hold !m up4 ,o b ye w ?9k y\rselves well come to x ere x be long4 ,ye may laugh at ! poor1 bl9d1 dem5t$7#ebd7 worldl+s1 :o are /&+ 9 slipp]y places1 & l *ildr5 cat*+ a %ad[1 or lab\r+ to compreh5d ! w9d 9 _! fi/s4 ,!y are b dream+ t !y eat & dr9k1 & behold :5 ! great day ( awak5+ comes at ! resurrection1 !y f9d _! s\ls empty1 ?\gh :ile !y liv$ !y bless$ _! own s\ls1 & m5 bless$ !m also4 ,y\r inh]itance is above1 & :at ne$ ye m t h su* a hope8 ,may ye n purify y\rselves z he is pure1 & purge y\r he>ts f all corruptions1 & use ?is _w z /rang]s1 9 y\r passage ?r\gh x1 t owns no?+ z _! own8 ,ye h no propriety7#ebe7 "h1 & !re=e ye may ! bett] live z /rang]s4 ,b1 #b4 ,9 relation to wat*+2 ,*ri/ ,jesus is com+1 & is ne>1 !re=e wat*4 ,?is ,*ri/ himself presses e>ne/ly3 ,be z m5 t wait = ! com+ ( _! ,"l1 s9ce he is n f> (f4 ,!re=e1 ,*ri/ians1 ye ought to be ^u y\r feet1 & n sit d[n ) ! creature4 ,ye %\ld ent]ta9 ?is hope ( 8 com+1 & com=t y\rselves by x1 & be kept at y\r duty by x4 ,i may say1 !re is no?+ t is less kn[n among ,*ri/ians4 ,*ri/ & 8 apo/les (t5 press$ x1 z x seems he w\ld h x ! "o ev] runn+ duty1 ?r\gh all g5]ations4 ,ye ought !n to be ready = ,*ri/'s com+1 & n be f\nd sleep+4 #c4 ,9 relation to pray]2 = if ! end ( all ?+s is at h&1 & ,*ri/ w soon come aga91 !n ! ,_s's ex]cise1 & ! bride's %\ld be1 8,come1 ,"l ,jesus1 come quickly40 ,pray ,*ri/ back aga91 & say1 ,:y t>ry 8 *>iot :eels8 ,pray him back ) salvation1 & ha/5 8 return by pray]4 ,he ha? left su* a dep5d5t condition1 left su* an employm5t = u1 z speaks dep5d5ce & necessity4 ,?is is ! "t ( promises1 & we ought to pray = _! accompli%m5t4 ,9 heav5 !re w be no pray]1 = pray] %all be swall[$ up 9 praise1 fai? 9 vision1 & hope 9 possession4 ,b pray] is a duty suitable to ! "t1 & to ! ,*ri/ian's m9ority1 to 8 bani%m5t & soj\rn+4 ,dream n ( an et]nity "h-away4 ,le>n wisdom to numb] y\r days1 & apply y\r he>ts to religi\s wisdom2 & if ye die ?us1 ye may rejoice t s _m ( ! numb] are pass$1 & _c return aga94 ,,footnotes #a ,baillie's ,lett]s & ,j\rnals1 vol4 iii4 pp4 #bhf-bhh1 ,,mss 9 ,bib4 ,col4 ,glas4 #b 8,a ,lett] f ,head ,qu>t]s 9 ,scotl&0 8,,sir1 ,we came hi!r on ,saturday la/1 ,april #ai?4 ,! m9i/]s & t[nsm5 g5]ally /aid at home1 & did n quit _! habitations z =m]ly4 ,^! m9i/]s t are "h are ^? t h des]t$ f ! proce$+s beyond ! wat]1 yet !y are equally dissatisfi$ ) u4 ,& ?\gh !y prea* aga9/ u 9 ! pulpit to our =ces1 yet we p]mit !m )\t di/urbance1 z will+ to ga9 !m by love4 ,my ,"l ,g5]al s5t to !m to give u a fri5dly ,*ri/ian meet+1 to disc\rse ( ^? ?+s1 :i* !y rail aga9/ u =1 t 7if possible7 all misund]/&+s betwe5 u may be tak5 away1 :i* accord+ly !y gave u on ,w$nesday la/4 ,!re 0 no bitt]ness nor passion v5t$ on ei!r side1 ) all mod]ation & t5d]ness4 ,my ,"l ,g5]al ! ,major-,g54 ,lamb]t1 = ! mo/ "p ma9ta9$ ! disc\rse1 & on _! "p1 ,mr4 ,james ,gu?rie1 & ,mr4 ,patrick ,gelaspy4 ,we "k n :at satisfaction !y h receiv$4 ,sure ,i am1 !re 0 no su* weight 9 _! argum5ts1 t might 9 ! lea/ disc\rage u f :at we h und]tak51 ! *iefe/ ?+ on :i* !y insi/$ be+ our invasion into ,scotl&0--,sev4 ,proc4 9 ,p>l4 ,may #a1 to #h ,cromwelliana1 p4 #ajb4 ,see also ,durham's ,comm5t on ,revel4 ,life ( ! ,au?or1 p4 xi4 #c ,nicoll's ,di>y1 pp4 #fh1 #id4 #d ,along ) ,dr4 ,john ,ow51 ,joseph ,c>yl1 ,john ,ox5bridge1 & ,cu?b]t ,syd5ham (ficiat$ z *apla9s 9 ! army ( ,cromwell 9 ,scotl&4 ,orme's ,memoirs ( ,dr4 ,ow51 p4 #abh4 ,neal's ,hi/ory ( ! ,puritans1 vol4 iv4 p4 #dij1 ,lond4 #ahbb4 #e ,memoirs ( ,dr4 ,ow51 p4 #abg4 #f ,see note1 p4 #eab4 #g ,annals ( ,scotl&1 vol4 iv4 p4 #bjh4 #h ,baillie's ,lett]s1 vol4 iii4 p4 #bjj4 ,,mss 9 ,bib4 ,col4 ,glas4 #i ,memorials ( ,engli% ,affairs f ! beg9n+ ( ! ,reign ( ,*>les ,i4 to ! ,re/oration1 pp4 #ddd-ddf1 ,lond4 #afhb4 #aj ,hi/4 ( ,eng4 vol4 vi4 pp4 #ahj1 ,lond4 #ahbe4 #aa ,memoirs ( ,dr4 ,ow51 p4 #abf4 #ab ,?url['s ,/ate ,pap]s1 vol4 i4 p4 #ahi4 #ac ,?url['s ,/ate ,pap]s1 vol4 i4 pp4 #aci1 #afj4 #ad ,orme's ,life & ,times ( ,ri*>d ,baxt]1 vol4 i4 pp4 #adj1 #ada4 #ae ,p4 #ebj4 #af 8,at ,ca?c>t ,kirk1 #ai? ,oct41 #afeb 8,mr4 ,rob]t ,baylie r5ew$ 8 prote/ation giv5 9 be him ! la/ daye1 aga9/ ,mr4 ,hew ,b9n5 mod]at+ ( ! ,presbyt]ie1 9 8 own "n & 9 ! "n ( s _m z w\ld adh]e to t prote/ation2 & t ^u ! additional reason t ,mr4 ,hew ,b9n5 ( 8 own accord1 _h gone 9 to he> an ,engli%man prea* 9 8 own kirk 9 ! p>i% ( ,govan1 :o att5d$ ,colonel ,ov]t\n's regim5t1 & t ! said ,mr4 ,hew1 be 8 example & c\nsel1 _h mov$ ! p to d ! l1 & did ma9ta9 ! lawfulness ( ?is 8 action1 9 ! face ( ! presbyt]ie z if ! ab/a9+ f ?is %\ld h be5 a ne$less sep>atione ^u 8 "p1 & ! "p ( 8 p1 ?\gh t hav+ f\nd t "s took (f5ce at x1 he did no m c\nt5ance t man's prea*+0--7,records ( ,presbyt]y ( ,glasg[74 ,at ! previ\s meet+ ,bailie _h prote/$ aga9/ ,mr4 ,b9n+'s appo9tm5t to ! mod]ator's *air because he ma9ta9$1 ano!r memb] ( ! presbyt]y _h a great] numb] ( uncontrav]t$ votes4--,id4 #ag ,an ,apology = ! ,cl]gy ( ,scotl&1 p4 #de1 ,london1 #afib4 #ah ,orme's ,mem4 ( ,dr4 ,ow51 p4 #dhh4 #ai ,*ri/ian ,in/ructor1 vol4 xxi4 p4 #edg2 ,biog4 ,presb41 vol4 i4 p4 #aca2 ,lorim]'s ,eld]%ip1 p4 #aee4 #bj ,neal's ,hi/ory ( ! ,puritans1 vol4 iii4 p4 #abj4 #ba ,id4 p4 #cah4 ,mr4 ,h]le1 :o came to ,scotl& ) ! ,e>l ( ,nott+ham & ! ,e>l ( ,/an=d prea*$ 9 ! ,high *ur* ( ,ed9burgh on ,sunday ! #bg? ( ,febru>y1 #afdh4 ,mr4 ,/eph5 ,m>%all n long aft]1 at ! reque/ ( ,mr4 ,george ,gillespie "o ( ! m9i/]s ( ,ed9burgh1 prea*$ 9 ! same *ur*1 8he10 says ,bi%op ,gu?ry 8:o be+ "h f\r ye>s ago pr(ess$ to be a presbyt]ian1 b s9ce turn$ indep5d5t40--7,memoirs ( ,bi%op ,gu?ry1 c41 pp4 #bef-beh1 second edition74 ,full] h[ev] says ( ,mr4 ,m>%all t he di$ a presbyt]ian4--7,full]'s ,wor?ies1 book #b1 p4 #ec2 apud4 ,neal's ,hi/4 vol4 iv4 p4 #acd74 ,& ,baillie repres5ts him to h be5 ! be/ prea*] 9 ,engl&4--7,lett]s & ,j\rnal1 vol4 i4 p4 #ddj4 #bb ,pp4 #cfj1 #cfb4 #bc ,miscellanea ,scotica1 vol4 ii4 p4 #cb4 #bd ,see p4 #dig note4 #be ,?is 0 foll[$ by a writt5 controv]sy betwe5 ! p>ties 7,wodr[ ,,mss4 vol4 ix4 9 #ac? ,ad474 ,! same p]son disput$ publicly 9 ! *ur* ( ,cup> on two successive days1 9 #afeb1 ) ,mr4 ,james ,wood1 pr(essor ( !ology at ,/4 ,&rews4--,lamont's ,di>y1 p4 #dh4 #bf ,wodr['s ,hi/4 ( ! ,suf4 ( ,*4 ( ,scot4 vol4 i4 p4 #afe4 ,glas4 #ahbi4 #bg ,see note1 p4 #eab4 #bh ,balf\r's ,annals vol4 iv4 pp4 #ada-afj4 ,br[n's ,hi/4 ( ,glas4 vol4 i4 p4 #aji4 ,pet]k9's ,rec4 ( ,kirk ( ,scot4 p4 #fgb4 #bi ,p4 #dhi4 #cj ,small qu>to1 pp4 #ea4 #ca ,%ields ,fai?ful ,cont5d+s pp4 #dhe-dhh4 ,fai?ful ,witness ,be>+ ,exemplifi$1 preface1 p4 iv4 #cb ,fai?ful ,cont5d+s1 p4 #ff4 #cc ,memoirs ( ! ,fir/ ,ye>s ( ,james ,nisbet1 "o ( ! ,scotti% ,cov5ant]s1 writt5 by himself1 ,app5d4 p4 #bhg4 ,ed94 #ahbg4 #cd ,pp4 #ed-eh4 #ce ,p4 #dhf4 ,see also ,life ( ! ,au?or1 p4 xliii4 note4 #cf ,v]se #aaic4 #cg ,mr4 ,alex&] ,pet]k91 ! annotator ( ! ,records ( ! ,kirk ( ,scotl&1 be=e pres5t+ 8 read]s ) a long extract f ! 8,:igs ,supplication10 7v] #id-aac7 describ+ an arm$ body ( ,cov5ant]s1 gravely decl>es1 x 0 8tak5 f a ,,ms copy ( a doggrel poem 7by ,clel& x is ?\ght71 :i* ! editor pres5t$ "s ye>s ago to ! ,libr>y ( ! ,antiqu>ian ,society ( ,ed9burgh40 ,see ,rec4 ( ,kirk ( ,scot4 p4 #ecc4 #ch ,baillie's ,lett]s1 vol4 ii4 p4 #cfj4 #ci ,rec4 ( ,kirk ( ,scot4 pp4 #fbg-fcc4 #dj ,records ( ,presbyt]s ( ,glasc[4 #da ,p4 xvii4 #db ,pp xxv1 xxvi4 #dc 8,! s]mons prea*$ at conv5ticles1 :i* are ord9>ily circulat$1 are a v unsafe rule by :i* to judge ( ! tal5ts ( ! prea*]s1 & ! quality ( ! disc\rses :i* !y actually deliv]$4 ,we h nev] be5 able to asc]ta9 t "o ( ^! 0 publi%$ dur+ ! lifetime ( ! au?or1 or f notes writt5 by himself4 ,!y 7 pr9t$ f notes tak5 by ! he>]s1 & we may easily conceive h[ imp]fect & inaccurate ^! mu/ (t5 h be54 ,we h n[ be=e u two s]mons by ,mr4 ,wel%1 pr9t$ at diff]5t times2 & ^u read+ !m1 no p]son c\ld suppose t !y 7 prea*$ by ! same individual4''' ,we h no d\bt t ! memory ( ,mr4 ,p$5 has be5 injur$ 9 ! same way4 ,! collection ( prophecies t goes "u 8 "n is n au!ntic2 & we h be=e u "s ( 8 lett]s1 :i* place 8 tal5ts 9 a v diff]5t light f ! idea giv5 ( !m 9 :at are call$ 8 s]mons & 8 life40 7,review ( ,sir ,walt] ,scott's ,tales ( my ,l&lord writt5 by ,dr4 ,mc,crie1 ,*ri/ian ,in/ructor1 vol4 xiv4 pp4 #abg1 #abh7--,we are caution$ n to judge ( ! tal5ts ( ,samuel ,ru!r=d z a prea*] 8f ! s]mons pr9t$ aft] 8 dea?1 & ( :i* x is probable he nev] compos$ a s+le s5t5ce40 7,murray's ,life ( ,ru!r=d pp4 #bba-bbc7--;,& says ,patrick ,walk]1 ! simple compil] ( ! 8,life & ,dea? ( ,mr4 ,daniel ,c>gill10 8,i h se5 "s ( ,mr4 ,c>gill's s]mons 9 writ1 b ,i nev] saw none z he spake !m2 & ,i h be5 mu* press$ to publi% !m1 & o!r old s]mons1 :i* ,i d>e n d1 ^u sev]al consid]ations2 kn[+ t s]mons w\ld h pa/ !n1 & v edify+1 :i* w n pass n[1 9 ?is critic & c5sori\s age1 )\t reflections2 n kn[+ h[ !y 7 tak5 f _! m\?1 nor :at h&s !y h come ?r\gh s9ce40 ,biographia ,presbyt]iana1 vol4 ii4 p4 #ec4 #dd ,! presbyt]ian cl]gy 9 ,scotl& 7 mu* (f5d$ :5 ?is silly yet mis*iev\s book made its appe>ance1 z !y ju/ly look$ ^u x z calculat$ n only to black5 _! reputations1 b to inflict a s]i\s injury ^u religion4 7,see 8,a ,j & ,mode/ ,repro( ( a pamphlet call$ ,! ,scot* ,presbyt]ian ,eloqu5ce10 pp4 #cf1 #ch4 ,ed94 #afic47--,no "o is m p]sev]+ly held up to ridicule 9 x ?an ! ,rev4 ,james ,kirkton1 ^: "* z a man ( tal5ts1 & possess+ a s\nd judgm5t1 has be5 s9ce suffici5tly v9dicat$ by ! publication ( 8 8,secret & ,true ,hi/ory ( ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&40 ,kirkton takes notice ( ! ,scot* ,presbyt]ian ,eloqu5ce1 & in=ms u t its reput$ au?ors 7 8,mr4 ,gilb]t ,crockat & ,mr4 ,john ,munroe10 add+ 8,truly "o w\ld ?9k1 a ?9k+ man :o reads ?is piece may wond] fir/1 :at consci5ce gov]ns ^! m51 :o publi%1 to abuse ! _w1 su* /ories1 :i* !y !mselves "k to be lies1 z well z !y :om !y believe4 ,next1 :at wisdom is among !m1 :o knew well en\gh !re are ?\s&s ( hone/ p to refute _! calumnies60 7p4 #aid7--,provok$ by an insult+ ref]5ce to ! book "u review1 an able controv]sial writ] ( t p]iod says 8,?\ ha/1 by ! bye1 m5tion$ ! ,presbyt]ian ,eloqu5ce4 ,e body kn[s t book to be a =g]y out ( ! curates %op4 ,b to give ! _w a true te/ bo? ( ! ,presbyt]ian & ! ,episcopal eloqu5ce1 let u appeal to ! pr9t$ s]mons on bo? sides4 ,d ?\ take ! pr9t$ s]mons ( ! ,presbyt]ians1 & pick out ( !m all ! ridicul\s ?+s ?\ ev] can/4 ,& if ,i don't make a l>g] collection ( m impi\s & ridicul\s ?+s out ( ! pr9t$ s]mons ( ! ,episcopalians1 cit+ book & page = !m1 ,i %all lose ! cause40 7,curate ,cald] ,:ipt1 p4 #aa47--;,9 su* a conte/ z is "h propos$1 religion mu/ suff]1 & tru? be sacrific$4 ,"l ,woodh\selee !re=e1 does n hesitate to pron\nce bo? ! ,presbyt]ian ,eloqu5ce ,display$1 & ! ,answ] to x1 to be 8equally infam\s & disgraceful libels40 ,life ( ,"l ,kames1 vol4 i4 ,app5d41 p4 #aj4 #de ,grang]'s ,biog4 ,hi/4 ( ,eng4 vol4 i4 "p ii4 p4 #daf4 ,london #agfi4 #df ,burnet's ,hi/4 ( 8 own ,times vol4 i4 p4 #bhj4 ,ox=d #ahcc4 #dg ,life ( ,pr(essor ,wodr[1 p4 #fa4 #dh ,analecta1 at pres5t pr9t+ by ,maitl& ,club1 vol4 i4 pp4 #bgg1 #cjj4 ,biog4 ,presby4 vol4 i4 pp4 #bcf1 #bcg4 #di ,burnets ,hi/4 ( 8 ,own ,times vol4 i4 p4 #bgi4 #ej ,watts ,works vol4 v4 #cej4 #ea ,p4 #bac4 #eb ,j\rnals & ,lett]s vol4 ii4 p4 #che4 #ec ,analecta1 vol4 iv4 p4 #aga1 vol4 v4 p4 #cdb ,,mss 9 ,bib4 ,ad4 #ed 8,_! m9i/]s g5]ally br\ght !n ab\t !m on ! ,sunday nights :]e ! s]mons 7 talk$ ov]1 & e "o wom5 z well z m51 7 desir$ to speak _! s5se & _! exp]i5ce1 & by ^! means !y _h a compreh5sion ( matt]s ( religion1 great] ?an ,i h se5 among p ( t sort any:]e4 ,! prea*]s w5t all 9 "o track1 ( rais+ obs]vations on po9ts ( doctr9e out ( _! text1 & prov+ ^! by reasons1 & !n ( apply+ ^?1 & %ew+ ! use t 0 to be made ( su* a po9t ( doctr9e1 bo? = in/ruction & t]ror1 = exhortation & com=t1 = trial ( !mselves ^u x1 & = furni%+ !m ) prop] directions & helps1 & ?is 0 s me?odical t ! p grew to foll[ a s]mon q ?r\gh e bran* ( x40 ,b>net's ,hi/ory ( 8 own ,times vol4 i4 p4 #b4 #ee ,p4 #fjj4 #ef ,p4 #cef4 #eg ,p4 #aca4 ,see also p4 #egf4 #eh ,gillespie's ,miscellany que/ions4 p4 #bdg4 ,ed94 #afdi4 #ei ,p4 #ace4 #fj ,p4 #acc4 #fa ,hi/4 ( 8 ,own ,times1 vol4 i4 p4 #cdh4 #fb ,m$e's ,works1 ,g5]al ,preface4 #fc ,heb]'s ,life ( ,bi%op ,taylor1 p4 #aga4 #fd ,pecock's ,works1 vol4 i41 ,life ( ! ,au?or1 p4 #bb4 #fe ,manton's ,s]mons1 ,life ( ! ,au?or1 p4 v4 #ff uvres ,de ,massillon1 tome vi4 p4 #d2 ,essai ,sur ,l',eloqu5ce de la ,*aire1 p> le ,c>d9al ,maury1 tome ii4 p4 #bca4 #fg ,address to ! ,*ri/ian ,read]4 #fh ,memorial = ! ,bible ,societies 9 ,scotl&1 p4 #ia4 ,see also pp4 #cj1 #ij1 #aab4 #fi ,p4 #e4 #gj ,pp4 #db1 #dh4 #ga ,p4 #ee4 #gb ,p4 #cjc4 #gc ,p4 #hj4 #gd ,p4 #bgi4 #ge ,p4 #ij4 #gf ,pp4 #cja-cjc4 #gg ,p4 #gd4 #gh ,p4 #cf4 #gi ,p4 #df4 #hj ,p4 #afe4 #ha ,p4 #baf4 #hb ,p4 #gf4 #hc ,p4 #bdh4 #hd ,p4 #feg4 #he ,p4 #fai4 #hf ,p4 #bag4 #hg ,mr4 ,rob]t ,macw>d w5t to ,engl& z ! secret>y1 or amanu5sis1 ( ! fam\s ,samuel ,ru!r=d1 :5 ! latt] 0 appo9t$ "o ( ! commission]s to ! ,we/m9/] ,assembly 7,murray's ,life ( ,ru!r=d1 p4 #bcc74 ,:5 m5tion+ ,macw>d's in/itution1 z ,pr(essor ( ,humanity 9 ! old college ( ,/4 ,&rews1 9 ,april1 #afej1 ,lamond says ( him1 t he 0 previ\sly 8s]vant to ,mr4 ,sam ,ru!r=d1 m4 ( ,/4 ,&rews0 7,di>y1 p4 #af1 ,ed94 #ahcj74 ,sir ,john ,*iesley 01 9 ! same s5se1 & at ! same p]iod1 ! s]vant ( ! celebrat$ ,alex&] ,h5d]son1 ano!r ( ! commission]s 7,kirkton's ,hi/4 ( ! ,*4 ( ,scot41 note1 p4 #ga74 ,x is ju/ly rem>k$ by ,dr4 ,m',crie1 :5 speak+ ( ,ri*>d ,bannatyne1 :o 0 also call$ ! s]vant ( ,knox1 8t ! ^w s]vant1 or s]vitor1 0 !n us$ ) great] latitude ?an x is n[1 &1 9 old writ+s1 (t5 signifies ! p]son :om we call by ! m hon\rable "n ( cl]k1 secret>y1 or man-(-bus9ess0 7,life ( ,knox1 p4 #cdi4 ,six? edition74 ,mr4 ,macw>d succe$$ ,mr4 ,&rew ,gray z "o ( ! m9i/]s ( ,glasg[1 9 ! ye> #afef1 *iefly ?r\gh ! influ5ce ( ,pr9cipal ,gillespie 7,baillie's ,lett]s1 vol4 ii4 pp4 #djf1 #djg4 ,clel&'s ,annals ( ,glasg[1 vol4 i4 p4 #abh74 ,a s5t5ce ( bani%m5t 0 unju/ly pass$ ^u him = a s]mon on ,amos iii4 #b1 :i* he prea*$ 9 ! ,tron ,*ur*1 ,glasg[1 aft] ! ,re/oration4 ,z to :at he said 9 t s]mon reg>d+ ! conduct ( ! p>liam5t1 ,baillie decl>es1 t 8all hone/ m5 did concur ) him10 ?\gh he disapproves1 at ! same "t1 ( ,macw>d's 8high language10 & blames him1 because 8he ob/9ately /ood to all10 & !reby provok$ 8 p]secutors 7,lett]s1 pp4 #dec1 #ded74 ,b x appe>s1 f ,wodr[ 7,hi/4 ( ! ,suff]+s ( ! ,*4 ( ,scot41 vol4 i4 p4 #bac1 ,glasg4 #ahbi71 t :5 ,mr4 ,macw>d und]/ood t :at _h giv5 (f5ce 0 ! use he _h made1 9 8 s]mon1 ( ! words 8prote/0 & 8diss5t10 he did n hesitate to expla9 he did n mean !reby a legal impugn+ ( ! acts1 or au?ority ( p>liam5t1 b 8a m]e m9i/]ial te/imony0 aga9/ :at he conceiv$ to be s94 ,macw>d retir$ to ,holl&4 ,aft] repeat$ applications f ,*>les ! ,second1 ! ,/ates ,g5]al1 on ! #f? ( ,febru>y1 #afgg1 ord]$ ,mr4 ,macw>d1 & o!r two ,scotti% exiles1 to )draw f ! ,sev5 ,prov9ces ( ! ,ne!rl&s 7,dr4 ,m',crie's ,mem4 ( ,veit* & ,brysson1 p4 #cfg74 ,t ! ,/ates came to ?is det]m9ation ) v great reluctance1 w appe> f ! foll[+ passage 9 "o ( ,sir ,william ,temple's ,lett]s3 8,i w only say t ! bus9ess ( ! ?ree ,scot* m9i/]s ha? be5 ! h>de/ piece ( negotiation t ,i ev] yet ent]$ ^u "h1 bo? f ! p>ticul> int]e/ ( ! t[ns & prov9ces ( ,holl&1 & ! g5]al e/eem !y h ( ,mack& ,macw>d be+ a v quiet & pi\s man0 7,vol4 i4 p4 #bia74 ,x is cr$itable to ! good feel+1 ?\gh n c]ta9ly to ! firmness ( ! ,/ates ,g5]al t at ! "t !y det]m9$ to require ,macw>d & 8 two fri5ds to leave ! ,sev5 ,prov9ces1 !y volunt>ily furni%$ !m ) a c]tificate be>+ t ea* ( !m _h liv$ among !m 8highly e/eem$ = 8 probity1 submission to ! laws1 & integrity ( mann]s0 7,dr4 ,m',crie's ,mem4 ( ,veit* & ,brysson1 p4 #cfh74 ,he 0 aft]w>ds p]mitt$ to return to ,rott]dam1 :]e he _h be5 (ficiat+ z m9i/] ( ! ,scotti% ,*ur* at ! "t he 0 ord]$ to remove out ( ! c\ntry4 ,he di$ !re 9 ! mon? ( ,decemb]1 #afha4 ,dr4 ,/ev5's 8,hi/ory ( ! ,scotti% ,*ur*1 at ,rott]dam01 p4 #ccf4--;,ed4 #hh ,9 8 v int]e/+ 8,hi/ory ( ! ,scotti% ,*ur*1 ,rott]dam10 ,dr4 ,/ev5 m5tions 7p4 #gb7 t ,mr4 ,james ,koelman 0 depriv$ ( 8 *>ge at ,sluys 9 ,fl&]s1 = refus+ to obs]ve ! fe/ival days & to comply ) ! =mul>ies ( ! ,dut* *ur*4 ,he appe>s to h be5 a v consci5ti\s & pi\s man4 ,among ! ,wodr[ ,,mss 9 ! ,libr>y ( ! ,faculty ( ,advocates ,ed9burgh 7,vol4 ix41 ,numb4 #bh7 !re is a copy ( 8,a ,resolution ( ! ,/ates ( ,zeel& an5t ! susp5sion ( ,?omas ,pots & ,b]n>dus ,van ,de9se1 m9i/]s ( ,vliss+1 because ( _! suff]+ or caus+ ,jacobus ,coelman to prea*1 toge!r ) ! ,plac9et 7or proclamation7 :]eby ! said ,coelman is = ev] bani%$ out ( ! prov9ce ( ,zeal&1 ,sept4 #ba1 #afhd40 ,extract out ( ! ,regi/]s ( ! ,noble & ,mighty ,lords1 ! ,/ates ( ,zeel&1 ,sept #ba1 #afhd4 ,x is set =? 9 ?is pap]1 t ?\gh ,koelman _h be5 susp5d$ f 8 (fice by ! ,/ates ( ! ,l& & ,e>ldom ( ,zeal&1 9 consequ5ce ( _! 8,resolution & p5al dis*>ge ( ! #ba/ ( ,septemb]1 #afgd1 made by reason ( 8 p]v]se op9ions1 & disob$i5ce to 8 lawful high sup]iors10 he _h not)/&+ 8adv5tur$ & und]tak5 to g ab\t private ex]cises )9 ?is prov9ce & also to prea* twice publickly )9 ! city ,vlies+ ,flu%+ on ,sabba? ! #c;d ( ?is in/ant mone?1 ,septemb]1 & s ha? r5d]$ himself guilty ( ! puni%m5t conta9$ 9 our =em5tion$ ,resolution1 & p5al dis*>ge1 be>+ t he %\ld be bani%$ ! prov9ce1 s be he happ5$ to hold any publick or private ex]cises !re40 ,mr4 ,koelman1 ,mr4 ,macw>d & ,mr4 ,br[n ( ,wamphray1 7 ! ?ree cl]gym5 :o (ficiat$ at ! ord9ation ( ,mr4 ,ri*>d ,cam]on 9 ! ,scotti% ,*ur*1 ,rott]dam1 previ\s to 8 com+ to ,scotl& 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! ye> #afhj 7,biographia ,presbyt]iana1 ,vol4 i41 p4 #aig74 ,x 0 ,ri*>d ,cam]on1 :5 9 ! language ( "o ( 8 fri5ds1 he 0 c>ry+ ,*ri/'s /&>d ov] ! m\nta9s ( ,scotl&1 :o repeat$ ?ree times t simple & pa!tic pray]1 be=e he 0 kill$ at ,airs-moss1 ,"l1 sp>e ! gre51 & take ! ripe 7,id4 p4 #bjc7 ,f a lett] writt5 f ,holl&1 #g? ,decemb]1 #afhe1 by ,mr4 ,rob]t ,hamilton ( ,pre/on1 x may be se5 h[ mu* ,mr4 ,koelman int]e/$ himself 9 ! affairs ( ! ,scotti% refugees 7,fai?ful ,cont5d+s ,display$1 pp4 #bjc-bje1 #bad1 #bae74 ,!re is prefix$ to a ,dut* translation ( ,b9n+'s ,common ,pr9ciples ( ! ,*ri/ian ,religion1 :i* 0 execut$ & publi%$ by ,koelman at ,am/]dam 9 #afgh1 a ,memoir ( ! au?or4 ,koelman ackn[l$ges he _h d]iv$ all 8 in=mation respect+ ,b9n+ f a lett] :i* he _h receiv$ f ,mr4 ,macw>d1 ?r\gh a mutual fri5d4 ,?is lett]1 or a copy ( x1 ) "s o!r ( ,macw>d's ,,mss41 0 9 ! possession ( ! publi%] ( ! duodecimo volume ( ! s]mons ( ! au?or1 pr9t$ at ,glasg[1 #agfj 7,preface1 pp4 iv1 xxv74 ,koelman concludes 8 ,memoir ( ,b9n+1 :i* conta9s "s excell5t pi\s reflections1 b almo/ no facts ) :i* ! ,engli% read] is n already acqua9t$1 ) a feel+ allusion to 8 ejection f 8 *>ge at 8,sluys 9 ,vla&]540 ,aft] ?is pa9ful sep>ation f 8 flock1 besides writ+ _m useful orig9al works1 he seems to h employ$ 8 leisure 9 translat+ into 8 native language "s ( ! mo/ e/eem$ practical writ+s ( =eign div9es1 su* z ,gu?rie's ,great ,conc]n1 ,ru!r=d's ,lett]s1 c4 ,dr4 ,/ev5's ,hi/4 ut supra4--,ed4 #hi ,adv]t+ to a s]mon1 :i* 0 prea*$ by ,mr4 ,mat!w ,m',kell1 at a field meet+ 9 ! ye> #affi1 ,wodr[ says1 t he 0 8a true ,na?anael1 & a v pla9 deal]0 7,hi/4 ( ! ,suf4 ( ,*4 ( ,scot41 vol4 ii4 p4 #abg74 ,aft] hav+ be51 on diff]5t occasions br\ght be=e ! ,privy c\ncil1 & imprison$1 he 01 on ! #h? ( ,janu>y1 #afgd1 ^u 8 refus+ to engage n to prea*1 ord]$ to conf9e himself to ! p>i% ( ,c>luke1 & security 0 requir$ f him t he w\ld appe> be=e ! ,c\ncil at _! summons 7,id4 vol4 i4 pp4 #cga1 #cgb1 vol4 ii4 p4 #bdh4 ,see also ,hi/ory ( ,indulg5ce1 p4 #cf74 ,he di$ at ,ed9burgh1 9 ,m>* #afha 7,laws ,memorialis1 p4 #ahc74 ,wodr[ does n speak ) mu* confid5ce1 z to ! degree ( prop9quity :i* exi/$ betwixt ,mr4 ,mat!w ,m',kail m9i/] ( ,bo?well & ,mr4 ,hugh ,m',kail1 ! "y lic5tiate :o 0 execut$ at ,ed9burgh1 #bb;d ,dec1 #afff1 = be+ conc]n$ 9 ! insurrection at ,p5tl&4 ,b ,colonel ,wallace1 :o comm&$ ! insurg5ts on t un=tunate occasion1 /yles 8,mr4 ,hugh ,m',kell son ( ,mr4 ,mat!w ,m',kell m9i/] ( ,bo?well0 7,wallace's ,n>rative ( ! ,ris+ at ,p5tl&1 9 ,dr ,m',crie's ,memoirs ( ,veit* & ,brysson1 p4 #dcj74 ,! unhappy fa!r 0 all[$ to see 8 son 9 prison1 aft] 8 s5t5ce4 ,!re is an affect+ acc\nt 9 ,naphtali 7pp4 #cci1 #cde7 ( ?is m\rnful int]view1 & ( ano!r :i* took place on ! morn+ ( ! execution4 ,! address ( "y ,m',kail on ! scaffold conclud$ ) ^! sublime expressions--8,f>ewell1 fa!r & "m1 fri5ds & relations4 ,f>ewell ! _w1 & all delights4 ,f>ewell meat & dr9k4 ,f>ewell sun1 moon & />s4 ,welcome ,god & ,fa!r6 ,welcome sweet ,"l ,jesus ! ,m$iator ( ! new cov5ant6 ,welcome bless$ ,_s ( grace1 & ,god ( all consolation6 ,welcome glory6 ,welcome et]nal life6 ,welcome dea?60 7,id4 p4 #cdh ,ed94 #agfa74 ,we are told by ,kirkton t 8:5 ,mr4 ,m',kail di$1 !re 0 su* a lam5tation z 0 nev] kn[n 9 ,scotl& be=e1 n "o dry *eek ^u all ! /reet or 9 all ! numb]less w9d[s 9 ! m>ket place0 7,hi/4 ( ,*4 ( ,scot4 p4 #bdi74 ,x 0 discov]$ aft]w>ds1 t ,burnet1 ar*bi%op ( ,glasg[1 _h 9 8 possession at ! "t1 a lett] f ! k+1 =bidd+ any m blood to be %$4 ,b to ! disgrace ( 8 sacr$ pr(ession1 & ( 8 feel+s z a man1 8,burnet let ! execution g on1 be=e he produc$ 8 lett]1 pret5d+ !re 0 no c\ncil day betwe50--,burnet's ,hi/4 ( 8 own ,times1 vol4 ii4 p4 #dce ,ox=d1 #ahcc4--;,ed4 #ij ,all acc\nts agree 9 /at+ t ,mr4 ,hugh ,m',kail1 m9i/] 9 ,ed9burgh1 0 uncle to ! prea*] ( ! same "n :o 0 execut$4 ,! m9i/] ( ,bo?well1 !re=e1 in/ead ( be+ ! fa!r1 mu/ h be5 ! bro!r ( ! m9i/] 9 ,ed9burgh4 ,9 ! ye>s #afcf1 & #afcg1 :5 ,mr4 ,samuel ,ru!r=d 0 9 ,ab]de51 accord+ to 8 own description ( himself1 8a poor ,joseph1 & prison]10 ) :om 8 8"m's *ildr5 7 angry10 he wrote sev]al lett]s to ,mr4 ,hugh ,m',kail1 9 answ] to o!rs :i* he receiv$ f him 7,ru!r=d's ,lett]s1 pp4 #da1 #bdg1 #bgb1 #bib ,six? edition ,ed941 #agch74 ,! "n ( ,mr4 ,hugh ,m',kail is includ$ 9 ! li/ ( m9i/]s :o1 on ! #ai? ( ,augu/ #afdc1 7 by ! ,g5]al ,assembly appo9t$ ,commission]s = ! ,visitation ( ! ,univ]sity ( ,glasg[ 7,evid5ce ( ,royal ,commission]s = ,visit+ ! ,univ]sities ( ,scotl&1 vol4 ii4 p4 #bfa1 ,london1 #ahcg74 ,mr4 ,hugh ,m',kail1 m9i/] at ,irv9e1 0 likewise "o ( ! m9i/]s commission$ by ! ,assembly1 9 #afdd1 to visit ! *ur* 9 ,ul/] 7,dr4 ,reid's ,hi/ory ( ! ,presbyt]ian ,*ur* 9 ,irel&1 vol4 ii4 p4 #eg74 ,z a fur!r pro( ( ! e/imation 9 :i* he 0 held by 8 bre?r51 :5 x 0 propos$ by ! ,assembly1 9 #afdh1 to recomm5d to ! g5]al session ( ,ed9burgh six m9i/]s1 t !y might *oose f\r f ^! to fill _! vacant *ur*es1 ,mr4 ,hugh ,m',kail 0 select$ to be "o ( ! numb] 7,baillie's ,lett]s1 vol4 ii4 p4 #cjc74 ,he 0 a ,resolution] 7,id4 p4 #chg74 ,he di$ 9 #affj 7,lamont's ,di>y1 p4 #aba7 ,! editor ( ,kirkton's ,hi/ory ( ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl& = ! purpose ( br++ ridicule ^u ! presbyt]ian cl]gy ( t day1 quotes a passage f ! ,,ms4 s]mons ( ,mr4 ,hugh ,m',kail4 ,we are mu* mi/ak51 h[ev]1 if on read+ t passage & aft] mak+ "s all[ance = an antiquat$ /yle1 & a c]ta9 degree ( qua9tness1 "o ( ! *>act]i/ics ( ! age1--! impression produc$ ^u ! m9d ( any c&id p]son1 :o admires /rong good s5se1 ?\gh pres5t$ 9 a homely dress1 is n 9 a v high degree fav\rable to ! "* & tal5ts ( ! au?or 7,see ,kirkton's ,hi/ory1 pp4 #bbg1 #bbh74 ,9 ! preface to ,/ev5son's ,hi/ory ( ! ,*ur* & ,/ate ( ,scotl&1 ref]5ce is made to a manuscript1 hav+ ?is title1 8,a true relation ( ! ,prelates _! practice = introduc+ ! ,s]vice book1 c1 ^u ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&1 & ! ,subjects1 _! lawful proce$+s 9 oppos+ ! same40 ,?is manuscript1 ,mr4 ,/ev5son obs]ves1 0 believ$ to h belong$ to 8"o ( ! ,mr4 ,mackails1 once fam\s m9i/]s 9 ?is *ur*04 ,"s in=mation respect+ x w be f\nd 9 ! ,app5dix 7pp4 #aia1 #aib7 to ,"l ,ro!ss' ,relation ( ,proce$+s conc]n+ ! ,affairs ( ! ,kirk ( ,scotl&1 pr9t$ 9 ,ed9burgh1 #ahcj4 = ! ,bannatyne ,club4--,ed4 #ia ,x appe>s f ! d$ication prefix$ to ! 8,!ses ,!ologic1 ,metaphysic1 ,ma!matic et ,e?ic1 ,preside ,jacobo ,d>implio1 ,glasg4 ,excudebat ,georgius ,&]sonus1 ,an4 ,dom4 #afdf10 t 8,hugo ,b9n+us0 graduat$ 8ad diem #bg ,julii1 ,anno ,dom9i #afdf40 ,"u ! anci5t ,/atutes ( ! ,univ]sity1 no /ud5t 0 entitl$ to receive ! degree ( ma/]1 till he _h rea*$ 8 tw5tie? ye>4 ,b ?is rule 0 n always /rictly adh]$ to 7,report ( ! ,royal ,commission ( ,inquiry into ! /ate ( ! ,univ]sities ( ,scotl&1 appo9t$ 9 #ahcj1 p4 #bbj74 ,b9n+ 0 n n9ete5 ye>s ( age at ! date ( 8 laureation4 ,8 di/+ui%$ contempor>y1 ,mr4 ,george ,gillespie1 took 8 degree 9 8 sev5te5? ye>4--,ed4 #ib ,g5]al ,monk1 :o1 = ! "p he took 9 ! re/oration ( ,*>les ! ,second1 0 made ,duke ( ,albem>le1 enc\rag$ mo/ dur+ ! "t he 0 9 ,scotl& ! ,resolution]s1 :ile ,cromwell1 on ! o!r h&1 befri5d$ ! ,prote/]s 7,life ( ,g5]al ,monk1 by ,dr4 ,gumble1 "o ( 8 *apla9s1 :o 0 ) ,monk 9 ,scotl&1 p4 #ea1 ,london1 #afga74 ,monk pr(ess$ to be a ,presbyt]ian 78,! ,my/]y & ,me?od ( ,8 ,maje/y's ,happy ,re/oration10 by ,john ,price1 ,d4,d41 "o ( ! late ,duke ( ,albem>le's *apla9s4 ,b>on ,mass]es1 ,tracts1 pp4 #gbc1 #gge74 8,9 ,scotl& ,mr4 ,rob]t ,d\glas "o ( ! m9i/]s ( ,ed9burgh 0 ! fir/ s f> z ,i c f9d1 :o v5tur$ to propose ! k+'s re/oration to ,g5]al ,monk1 & t v e>ly4 ,he travell$1 x is said1 incognito 9 ,engl&1 & 9 ,scotl& engag$ consid]able numb]s ( noblem5 & g5tlem5 9 ?is project4 ,f 8 own orig9al pap]s1 ,i f9d t :5 ,monk return$ f 8 fir/ project$ m>* into ,engl&1 ,mr4 ,d\glas met him & engag$ him aga9 9 ! attempt0--,wodr['s ,hi/4 ( ! ,*4 ( ,scot41 vol4 i4 p4 #ei4--;,ed4 #ic ,physiologia ,nova ,exp]im5talis1 ,lugd4 ,bat4 #afhf4--;,ed4 #id ,! ,appo9tm5t ( ,mr4 ,james ,dalrymple1 z "o ( ! ,reg5ts ( ! ,univ]sity ( ,glasg[1 took place by 8,id ,m>tu #afda0 7,annales ,colleg74 ,he 0 !n only tw5ty two ye>s ( age4 ,9 ! ye> #afce1 a clause 0 introduc$ into ! oa?1 :i* ! ,reg5ts 7 requir$ to take at _! election1 b9d+ !m to resign _! situation 9 ! ev5t ( _! m>riage4 ,accord+ly1 hav+ m>ri$ 9 #afdc1 ,mr4 ,dalrymple vacat$ 8 *>ge1 b 0 imm$iately aft]w>ds re-elect$4 ,sir ,walt] ,scott has said ( ,james ,dalrymple1 t he 0 8"o ( ! mo/ em95t lawy]s t ev] liv$1 ?\gh ! lab\rs ( 8 p[]ful m9d 7 unhappily ex]cis$ on a subject s limit$ z ,scotti% ,jurisprud5ce1 on :i* he has compos$ an admirable "w40 ,x has be5 prop]ly obs]v$1 t dur+ ! :ole ( ! sev5te5? c5tury1 n only at ,glasg[1 b 9 ! o!r univ]sities ( ,scotl&1 8! ,reg5ts1 or ,tea*]s ( ,philosophy 7) v few exceptions71 7 "y m5 :o _h rec5tly f9i%$ _! academical /udies1 & :o 7 de/9$ = ! *ur*4 ,! c\rse ( /udy :i* x 0 _! duty to conduct1 0 calculat$ to =m habits ( sev]e application 9 e>ly life1 & to give !m great facility bo? 9 writ+ & 9 speak+4 ,! univ]sities _h ! advantage ( _! s]vices dur+ ! vig\r ( life1 :5 !y 7 un5cumb]$ by dome/ic c>es1 & :5 !y felt h[ mu* _! reputation & int]e/ dep5d$ on ! ex]tions :i* !y made4 ,aft] s]v+ a few ye>s 7seldom m ?an eight1 or less ?an f\r71 !y g5]ally obta9$ appo9tm5ts 9 ! *ur*1 & ?us transf]r$ to ano!r field ! intellectual indu/ry & aptitude = communicat+ k1 by :i* !y _h di/+ui%$ !mselves 9 ! univ]sity4 ,x may well be conceiv$ t1 by /imulat+ & exemplify+ dilig5ce1 _! influ5ce on _! bre?r5 9 ! m9i/ry 0 n less consid]able ?an on ! p>i%ion]s1 :o m directly enjoy$ ! b5efit ( atta9m5ts & exp]i5ce m mature1 ?an c be expect$ f su* z h nev] _h access to simil> means ( improvem5t40 ,rep4 ( ,roy4 ,com4 ut4 supra1 p4 #bba4--;,ed4 #ie ,ab\t ! same p]iod ,mr4 ,alex&] ,jamieson1 :o 0 aft]w>ds m9i/] ( ,govan1 obta9$ ! appo9tm5t ( ,reg5t 9 ! ,univ]sity ( ,/4 ,&rews1 aft] engag+ 9 a public disputation4 ,! description ( :at took place on t occasion giv5 by ,mr4 ,john ,lamont ( ,newton1 is n devoid ( int]e/ z a picture ( ! times--#afdi ,apr4 #aj1 #aa--8,!r 7 ?ree y\nge m5 t did disputte = ! vacant reg5ts place 9 ,/4 ,leon>d's ,coll$ge1 ,mr4 ,david ,nauee1 7=m]lie possess+ ! same1 bot n[ depos$1 z is spok5 be=e71 viz41 ,mr4 ,alex ,jamesone1 ane ,ed5br\ghe man1 hav+ = 8 subject1 ,syllogismus1 ,mr4 ,william ,dil$affe1 a ,cup] man1 8 subject1 ,lib]um ,arbitrium1 & ,mr4 ,james ,weymes1 a ,/4 ,&r\s man1 he hav+ ,de ,anima = 8 subject4 ,all ! tyme !y _h !r spee*es1 !r heads w]re c\]$1 bot :5 !y came to ! disputte1 !y 7 vnc\]$4 ,!r w]re ?ree ( ! five m9i/]s =saide pres5t at ! disputs1 viz41 ,mr4 ,alex&] ,moncriefe1 ,mr4 ,walt4 ,greige1 & ,mr4 ,ja4 ,%>pe aft]w>ds ar*bi%op ( ,/4 ,&rews1 :a _h decisive voices 9 ! electione ( a ,reg5t 7?ir w]re ! fir/ m9i/]s t ev] _h voice 9 ! electione ( a mea/] to ane ( ! coll$ges !re1 ! cu/ome =m]lie1 & ( olde1 01 t e coll$ge _h lib]tie to *ose ?ir owne mea/]s7 ,= ,mr4 ,ja4 ,weymes he 0 ! w>/ ( ! ?ree1 = 9 ! disputs1 he bracke ,priscian's head v]ry (t51 = ,mr4 ,alex4 ,james & ,mr4 ,wil4 ,dil$ !y w]re judg$ p>es by ! :olle meitt+1 s t aft] longe debeatte1 !y w]re =cet to ca/ lotts1 & ! lott fell ^u ,mr4 ,alex ,jamesone :a did succeide to ! =saide vacant reg5ts place4 ,mr4 ,wil4 ,dil$ got a promise 7bot ) difficultie7 ( ! next vacant place4 ,mr4 ,ro4 ,n\e1 pr(essor ( ,humanitie 9 ! said coll$ge1 _h no voice 9 ! =saide electione because1 he 0 n pres5t at all ! meitt+s ( ! disputs40--7,lamont's ,di>y1 p4 #d1 ,ed94 #ahcj7 ,! la/ in/ance ( a public competition = a *air 9 ! ,univ]sity ( ,glasg[1 occurr$ t[>ds ! close ( ! sev5te5? c5tury soon aft] ! ,revolution4 ,x is rem>kable en\gh t 9 ?is case also1 ! result 0 ultimately det]m9$ by lot4 8,a programme 0 imm$iately publi%$1 & on ! day appo9t$ no less ?an n9e c&idates appe>$ to ent] ! li/s 9 a comp>ative trial4 ,all ( !m acquitt$ !mselves s well dur+ ! :ole c\rse ( a long trial t ! electors 7 at a loss :om to *oose4 ,sett+ aside "s ( ! n9e :o 7 ?\ght less des]v+1 !y c\ld n f9d a gr\nd ( pref]5ce among ! re/4 ,x 0 !re=e resolv$1 aft] pray] to ,god1 to commit ! *oice to lot4 ,! lot fell ^u ,mr4 ,john ,law1 & a pres5t ( five p\nds /irl+ 0 giv5 to ea* ( ! o!r c&idates4 ,"o ( ! competitors 0 ,mr4 ,william ,jamieson1 a bl9d man kn[n to ! le>n$ _w by 8 writ+s4 ,he 0 aft] "s ye>s *os5 to give public lectures 9 ! college ^u ,ecclesia/ical ,hi/ory = :i* he _h a p5sion f ! ,cr[n till 8 dea?40--,,ms4 ,hi/ory ( ! ,univ]sity ( ,glasg[1 writt5 by ,dr4 ,?omas ,reid1 =m]ly ,pr(essor ( ,moral ,philosophy4--,ed4 #if ,! day ( 8 election 0 8iiij ,cal4 ,nov #afdf 7,annal4 ,colleg470 ,! ,nova ,erectio or f\ndation *>t]1 grant$ to ! ,univ]sity ( ,glasg[ #ac? ,july1 #aegg1 9 ! m9ority ( ,james ,,vi1 made provision = ! appo9tm5t ( ?ree ,reg5ts1 or ,pr(essors1 along ) ! ,pr9cipal4 ,! fir/ ,reg5t 0 requir$ to tea* ,rhetoric & ,greek1 ! second ,logic1 ,e?ics1 & ! pr9ciples ( ,ari?metic & ,geometry1 & ! ?ird1 :o 0 also sub pr9cipal1 ,physiology1 ,geography1 ,a/rology1 & ,*ronology 7,see ,copy ( ! ,nova ,erectio 9 ,evid5ce = ,univ]sity ,commission]s = ,scotl& vol4 #h4 p4 #bda ,london1 #ahcg74 ,9 ! ye> #aeha1 ! ,ar*bi%op ( ,glasg[ gift$ to ! ,univ]sity ! cu/oms ( ! city1 :i* enabl$ !m to e/abli% ! (fice ( a f\r? ,reg5t1 to :om 0 allott$ exclusively ! tea*+ ( ,greek1 &1 sometime previ\s to ! ye> #afcg1 a fif? ,reg5t 0 *os51 :o 0 ,pr(essor ( ,humanity1 8humanit>um lit]>um0 7,old ,/at4 ,acc4 ( ,scot41 vol xxi4 ,app5d4 pp #bd1 #be74 ,?is pr(essor%ip h[ev]1 0 n p]man5tly e/abli%$ till ! ye> #agjf 7,rep4 ( ,roy4 ,com4 appo9t$ 9 #ahcj1 p4 #bda74 ,by ! f\ndation-*>t] ! ,reg5ts 7 re/rict$ to p>ticul> pr(essions1 or dep>tm5ts ( academical in/ruction1 t !y might be f\nd bett] qualifi$ = ! dis*>ge ( _! diff]5t functions 7ut adolesc5tes qui gradatim asc5dunt1 dignium suis /udus et +5uus prceptorem repettre queant74 ,b ?is practice1 z w be se5 f ! foll[+ m9ute ( a ,univ]sity ,commission1 0 *ang$ 9 ! ye> #afdb4 8,! ,visitat on aft] tryall1 tak+ to consid]ation t ev]ie ,reg5t )9 ! ,coll$ge has be9e accu/om$ hi!rtills to cont9ue = m ye>s togi!re1 9 & on ! same pr(essione s t ! s*oll]s ( "o & ! self-same class are necessitat ye>lye to *ange !ire ma/]s1 h f\nd x m pr(itable & exp$i5t1 t ! pres5t c\rse ( tea*+ ! s*oll]s be alt]$1 & t ev]ie ma/] educate 8 own s*oll]s ?r\gh all ! f\re classes1 quhalk is appo9t$ to beg9 pres5tlie ?us t ! classes1 :i* are tak5 up ) ! ma/]s ! zeir !y g on ) !m1 s t ,mr4 ,david ,munro hav+ ! ,magi/r& or olde/ classe n[1 he take ! ,bejane classe or ! y\nge/ /ud5ts1 ! ,bejani1 d]iv$ f ! ,fr5* ^w bejaune1 a novice ! next zeir40 7,sessio #b;da1 ,septemb] #ag4 ,evid4 = ,univ4 ,com4 ut supra p4 #bfj74 ,?is new mode ( in/ruction cont9u$ to be foll[$ till ! ye> #agbg1 :5 ! old sy/em enjo9$ 9 ! f\ndation *>t] 0 reviv$ 7,rep4 ( ,roy4 ,com4 ut supra p4 #bbc74 ,x is said t ,dr4 ,?omas ,r&1 ! celebrat$ philosoph]1 0 an advocate ( ! sy/em ( ambulatory pr(essors1 :i* 0 adh]$ to 9 ,k+s ,college1 ,ab]de5 d[n to ! beg9n+ ( ! pres5t c5tury 7,old ,/at ,acc4 ( ,scot41 vol4 xxi4 ,app5d41 p4 #hc74 ,! fir/ class t ,b9n+ taught 0 ! class ( ! ,bejani 7,wodr['s ,analecta1 vol4 i1 p4 #cch4 ,,mss 9 ,bib4 ,ad474 ,he & ! o!r ,reg5ts 7 all /yl$ 8,pr(essors ( ,philosophy40 ,app5dix to ,spottiswood's ,hi/4 ( ,*4 ( ,scot41 p4 #bb1 ,london1 #aggg4--;,ed4 #ig ,x 0 ! cu/om ( ! ,reg5ts to dictate1 to ! /ud5ts _! obs]vations on su* p>ts ( ! writ+s ( ,ari/otle1 ,porphyry1 & o!rs1 z 7 read 9 _! classes4 ,?is 0 done 9 ,lat9 :i* 0 ! only language all[$ to be us$ by ! /ud5ts ev5 9 _! common conv]sation4 ,at a meet+ ( commission]s f ! diff]5t univ]sities ( ,scotl&1 :i* 0 held at ,ed9burgh on ! #bd? ( ,july1 #afdh1 "o ( ! resolutions agre$ ^u1 0 to ?is effect--8,because ! dit+ dictat+ ( long notes has 9 "t pa/ prov$ a h9drance1 n only to necess>y /udies1 b also to a k ( ! text itself1 & to ! exam9ation ( su* ?+s z are taught1 x is !re=e s]i\sly recomm5d$ by ! commission]s to ! dean & faculty ( arts t ! reg5ts sp5d n s mu* "t 9 dit+ ( _! notes1 t no new lesson be taught till ! =m] be exam9$40 7,b[]'s ,hi/ory ( ! ,univ]sity ( ,ed9burgh1 vol4 i4 p4 #bdd74 ,b9n+1 x is said1 8dictat$ all 8 notes (f h&0 7,wodr['s ,analecta1 vol4 i4 p4 #cch4 ,,ms 9 ,bib4 ,ad47 ,_h he liv$ x 0 ?\ght 8he _h be5 "o ( ! greate/ s*oolm5 ( 8 "t40--,id4 vol4 v4 p4 #cdb4--;,ed4 #ih ,long aft] ! publication ( ! ,novum ,organum ( ,"l ,bacon & ev5 aft] ! successful application ( 8 pr9ciples by ,sir ,isaac ,newton & ,locke1 ! logic & metaphysics ( ,ari/otle cont9u$ to occupy ! *ief place1 9 ! c\rse ( in/ruction1 9 ! mo/ celebrat$ univ]sities ( ,europe4 ,! fir/ great re=m1 9 ! mode ( tea*+ philosophy1 introduc$ into ! college ( ,glasg[1 0 effect$ ?r\gh a royal visitation1 :i* took place 9 #agbg4 8,! improvem5ts 9 ?is univ]sity10 says ,pr(essor ,j>d9e1 aris+ f ! regulations introduc$ by ! royal visitation1 7 greatly promot$ by ! appo9tm5t1 :i* took place %ortly aft]w>ds ( m ?an "o pr(essor ( s+ul> zeal & ability4 ,! fir/ ( ^! 0 ,dr4 ,francis ,hut*eson4 ,?is celebrat$ philosoph]1 ^: m9d 0 /or$ ) ! r>e/ gifts ( le>n+1 illu/rat$1 ) a copi\s & spl5did eloqu5ce1 ! amiable sy/em ( morality :i* is /ill associat$ ) 8 "n1 produc+ ?us ! happie/ effects n only on 8 own /ud5ts b also on 8 colleagues1 & infus+ at once a m lib]al _s1 & a great] degree ( indu/ry1 into all ! dep>tm5ts ( tea*+4 ,great ob/acles1 h[ev]1 /ill rema9$4 ,! pr(essor ( ! fir/ philosophy class accord+ to ! practice ( ! times cont9u$ to deliv] 8 lectures 9 ! ,lat9 language1 a me?od ( in/ruction :i*1 al?\gh x mu/ long h prov$ a great imp$im5t to ! ready communication ( k on ! "p ( ! tea*]1 & to ! reception ( x on ! "p ( ! pupil1 0 n discont9u$ 9 ?is college1 till ^u ! foll[+ occasion4 ,9 ! ye> #agej ,adam ,smi? 0 appo9t$ pr(essor ( logic &1 be+ r unexpect$ly call$ to dis*>ge ! duties ( 8 (fice he f\nd x necess>y to read to 8 pupils 9 ! ,engli% language1 a c\rse ( lectures on rhetoric & belles lettres1 :i* he _h =m]ly deliv]$ 9 ,ed9burgh4 ,x 0 only dur+ "o session h[ev]1 t he gave ^! lectures1 = at ! end ( x1 he 0 elect$ pr(essor ( moral philosophy & x 0 on ! occasion ( ?is vacancy 9 ! logic *air t ,edmund ,burke ^: g5ius l$ him aft]w>ds to %9e 9 a m exalt$ sph]e 0 ?\ght (1 by "s ( ! electors1 z a prop] p]son to fill x4 ,he did n1 h[ev]1 actually come =wurd z a c&idate1 & ! g5tleman :o 0 appo9t$ to succe$ ,dr4 ,smi?1 )\t introduc+ any *ange z to ! subjects =m]ly taught 9 ! logic class1 foll[$ ! example ( 8 illu/ri\s pr$ecessor 9 giv+ 8 prelections 9 ,engli%4--,outl9es ( ,philosophical ,education ,illu/rat$ by ! ,me?od ( ,tea*+ ! ,logic class 9 ! ,univ]sity ( ,glasg[1 pp4 #bj-ba1 ,glasg[ #ahb4--;,ed4 #ii ,! (fice ( pr9cipal ( ! ,univ]sity ( ,glasg[ 0 disjo9$ f ! cure ( ! p>i% ( ,govan1 9 #afba1 & ! imm$iate pr$ecessor ( ,b9n+ 0 ,mr4 ,william ,wilkie1 :o 0 depos$ by ! synod on ! #bi? ( ,april1 #afdi4 8,mr4 ,william ,wilkie1 ,i ?\ght10 says ,pr9cipal ,baillie 80 unju/ly put out ( ,govan1 albeit 8 v evil c>riage s9ce1 has decl>$ m ( 8 s9s40 7,,ms ,lett]s1 vol4 iii41 p4 #hdi1 9 ,bib4 ,col4 ,glas47 ,!re are c]ta9 extracts f ! lett]s ( ,mr4 ,william ,wilkie to ,dr4 ,balcanqubal1 dean ( ,ro*e/]1 publi%$ 9 ,"l ,hailes's ,memorials & ,lett]s 7vol4 ii pp4 #dg1 #dh74 ,! le>n$ judge1 h[ev]1 has mi/ak5 ! "n ,wilkie = ,willie4 ,n kn[+1 !re=e1 :o ! writ] ( ! lett] 01 he says1 9 a note1 8,?is ,willie appe>s to h be5 a sort ( ecclesia/ical spy employ$ by ,balcanqubal ! great confid5t ( ,*>les ,i4 9 e ?+ relat+ to ,scotl&0 7,ibid474 ,9 8 preface1 ,"l ,hailes ackn[l$ges t ! lett]s he has publi%$ 7 8*iefly transcrib$ f ! manuscripts1 amass$ ) indefatigable indu/ry by ! late ,mr4 ,rob]t ,wodr[40 ,b ,wodr[ himself /ates1 9 8 ,life ( ,dr4 ,/rang 7,wodr[ ,,mss1 vol4 xiii1 pp4 #d1 #e1 9 ,bib4 ,coll4 ,glasg471 t he 0 possess$ ( six orig9al lett]s1 :i* _h be5 writt5 by ,mr4 ,william ,wilkie1 m9i/] ( ,govan1 dur+ ! sitt+ ( ! fam\s ,glasg[ ,assembly 9 #afch1 & address$ to ,dr4 ,balcanqubal1 :o _h come d[n to ,scotl& ) ! ,m>quis ( ,hamilton1 ! ,"l ,commission]1 & 0 !n resid+ 9 ,hamilton palace4 ,he also in=ms u t ^! & "s o!r lett]s 7 discov]$ 8aft] ,naseby enc\nt]1 or "s o!r1 :]e ,dr4 ,balcanqubal happ5$ to be1 9 a trunk f\nd among ! baggage1 :i* fell into ! h&s ( ! p>liam5t's army40 ,wilkie's lett]s conta9$ an acc\nt ( ! proce$+s ( ! ,assembly1 ,wodr[ says1 n v fav\rable to ! majority !re4 ,& he !n adds x 0 8f ^! & su* o!r in=mations ^u ! "o side1 ,doctor ,balcanqubal drew up ,! ,l>ge ,decl>ation1 "u ! ,k+s "n1 9 #afdb40 ,at ! "t ( ! ,glasg[ ,assembly1 ,mr4 ,william ,wilkie 0 "o ( ! reg5ts ( ! univ]sity4 ,s9ce ?is 0 writt51 ,wilkie's lett]s h be5 pr9t$1 )\t abridgm5t 9 ! ,app5dix to vol4 ( a new edition ( ,ballie's ,lett]s1 publi%$ at ,ed9burgh by ! ,bannatyne club4 8,! orig9als ( all ^! lett]s are conta9$ 9 folio vol4 xxv4 ( ! ,wodr[ manuscripts1 :i* is n[ pres]v$ among ! ,ar*ives ( ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&40--,id4 p4 #dha4--;,ed4 #ajj ,! e/ate ( ,tro*rigg :i* is "o ( ! l>ge/ 9 ! p>i% ( ,girvan1 9 ! c\nty ( ,ayr1 is n[ ! prop]ty ( ,john ,hut*ieson ,f]gusson ,esq4 ,x 0 sold by ! desc5dants ( ! anci5t proprietors ab\t ! ye> #aghb4 ,x 0 to 8 pat]nal resid5ce at ,brodrigg t ,pr9cipal ,boyd retir$ ) 8 family 9 #afba1 :5 he resign$ 8 (fice z ,pr9cipal ( ! ,univ]sity ( ,glasg[1 & x 0 9 ?is retreat he wrote ! ,lat9 poem entitl$1 ,ad ,*ri/um ,s]vatorem ,hecatombe4 ,?is beautiful poem has be5 ju/ly describ$ to be1 cannon totius f]e ,*ri/ian ,religionis1 seu evangeli doctr9 m$ullam1 vel comp5dium v]ius1 cultissians dul tissimisque v]sibus1 ex intimoque ,latio petitis1 /ropb>um ,sopphic>um c5turia lectori ob oculos propon5s1 8a song embrac+ almo/ ! :ole ( ! ,*ri/ian religion1 or plac+ be=e ! eyes ( ! read] 9 a hundr$ ,sapphic /anzas1 ! m>r[1 or r a comp5d ( evangelical doctr9e1 9 ! mo/ poli%$ & melliflu5t v]ses & 9 language tak5 f t ( ! ,augu/an age40 7,poet4 ,scot4 ,musa4 ,sacr1 p4 #aih1 prftio1 vol4 vi41 ,ed941 #agci4 ,life ( ,boyd1 ,wodr[ ,,mss41 vol4 xv4 p4 #abc 9 ,bib4 ,coll4 ,glas474 ,! comm5t>y on ! ,epi/le to ! ,ephesians 7,rob]ts ,bodn1 ,a fro*]egia ,scoti1 ,9 ,epi/olam ad ,ephesios ,prlectiones1 fol4 pp4 #abcf4 ,london1 #afeb7 conta9s ! sub/ance ( ! ,lectures1 :i* ,boyd deliv]$1 :5 he 0 a pr(essor ( !ology 9 ! ,univ]sity ( ,saumur4 ,?is is atte/$ by 8 c\s9 ,mr4 ,za*>y ,boyd1 :o 0 "o ( ! ,reg5ts at ,saumur1 & att5d$ ! deliv]y ( !m 7h>um prelectionum assidutis tuit auditor74 ,"s "t aft] ! dea? ( ! le>n$ & pi\s au?or1 a copy ( ! ,prlectiones 0 transmitt$ to ,holl& to 8 fri5d ,&reas ,rivetus1 t he might sup]9t5d ! pr9t+ ( x4 ,z ,*\et1 a well kn[n ,g5evese pr9t]1 happ5$ to be 9 ,holl& at ! "t1 ,rivetus p>t$ ) ! manuscripts to him1 t !y might be put to press imm$iately on 8 return to ,switz]l&4 ,b1 un=tunately1 ! vessel 9 :i* ! manuscripts 7 %ipp$ 0 tak5 by ano!r vessel f ,dunkirk1 & hav+ ?us fall5 into ! h&s ( "s ,jesuits !y nev] c\ld be recov]$4 ,rivetus consol$ himself ) ! reflection t ! orig9al manuscripts1 9 ! au?or's own h& writ+1 7 safe 9 ,scotl& 9 ! keep+ ( ! family4 ,! *ur* & ! nation1 h[ev]1 be+ at ?is p]iod 9 su* a di/ract$ /ate1 ! "w 0 n giv5 to ! _w till ! ye> #afeb1 :5 x 0 publi%$ by ! ,london ,/ation]s ,company1 7,&rea ,riveti ,epi/oli de vita1 scriptis1 moribus1 et feliei exitu ,rob]ti ,bodn1 ante ,prelectiones ,bodn7 ?\gh ! ,g5]al ,assembly _h pass$ num]\s acts1 & ent]$ into arrangem5ts ) diff]5t pr9t]s = ! purpose4 ,see ,index ( ,unpr9t$ ,acts = ! ye>s #afde1 #afdf & #afdg4--;,ed4 #aja ,:5 ! ,presbyt]y ( ,glasg[ _h met on ! #bb;d ,augu/ #afdi1 8,! p>o*9]is ( ,govane gave 9 ane supplicatione %ew+ t :]eas y are de/itute ( ane m9i/]1 & be+ c]tanelie in=m$ ( ! qualifications ( ,mr4 ,hew ,b9n51 "o ( ye reg5ts ( ye coll$ge ( ,glasg[1 = ye "w ( ye m9i/rie10 !y 7 unanim\sly desir\s he %\ld be s5t to prea* to !m1 8s soone z he %all h pa/ 8 tryels40 ,! presbyt]y1 9 consequ5ce ( ?is supplication1 8orda9es ,mr4 ,patrik ,gillespie1 mod]ator ( ! presbyt]ie to wrytt to ye said ,mr4 ,hew1 to acqua9t him wt ! desyre ( ! p>o*9]is ( ,govane1 & to rep> to ! presbyt]y to und]take 8 tryels = ye effect =said40 ,records ( ! ,presbyt]y ( ,glasg[4 ,on ! #e? ,septemb]1 #afdi1 8,mr4 ,rob]t ,ramsay report$ ,mr4 ,hew ,b9n5 _h ex]cis$ on ! text prescrib$1 & _h gev5 ! bre?r5e full satisfaction4 ,he is orda9$ to h&le ! contrav]sie sci5tia m$ia1 & to give 9 !ses !reupon40 ,id4 8,sept #ai1 #afdi--,! qlk daye ,mr4 ,hew ,b9n5 gave 9 !ses ^u ! contrav]sie prescrib$ unto him1 de sci5tia m$ia1 to be su/5it by him1 he presbyt]ie appo9t him to h&le ?is contrav]sie ?is daye eight dayes at nyne h\res40 ,id4 8,sept #bf1 #afdi--,! qlk daye ,mr4 ,hew ,b9n5 made 8 ,lat9 lesson1 de sci5tia m$ia1 & su/5it ! disputt ?airupon1 & 0 approv5 9 bo?4 ,! foll[+ m9i/]s 7 pres5t1 ,mr4 ,patrik ,gillespie1 ,mr4 ,david ,dicksone1 ,doctor ,jhone ,/rang1 ,mr4 ,za*4 ,boyde1 ,mr4 ,george ,"y1 ,mr4 ,hew ,blair1 ,mr4 ,gab4 ,conyngham1 ,mr4 ,david ,b5ett1 ,mr4 ,mat!w ,mackill4 ,mr4 ,wm4 ,"y1 ,mr4 ,ar*4 ,d5ne/\ne1 ,mr4 ,jhone ,c>/aires1 ,mr4 ,james ,hamilton40 ,! presbyt]y 8orda9es ,mr4 ,hugh ,b9n5 to make ye ex]cise ?is daye fyfte5 dayes1 & ! re/ ( 8 tryels to be ye said day40 ,id4 ,on ! #aj? ,octob]1 #afdi1 aft] ,mr4 ,hugh _h 8ex]cis$0--8compe>$ ! laird ( ,pollok & ! p>o*9]is ( ,govane1 & desyr$ t ,mr4 ,hew ,b9n5 might prea* to !m ! next ,lordis daye1 qlk 0 grant$1 & he orda9$ to g & prea* yr40 ,id4 ,on ! #bd? ,oct41 #afdi1 8,compe>$ ! p>o*9]is ( ,govane1 & gave 9 ane call to h ,mr4 ,hew ,b9n5 to be _! m9i/]40 ,id4 8,decemb] #ai1 #afdi--,! qlk day ,mr4 ,hew ,b9n5 h&l$ ! contrav]sie1 de satisfactione ,*ri/i1 & su/5it ! disputt ^u ! !ses giv5 9 be him1 & 0 approv540 ,id4 ,on ! #b;d ,janu>y1 #afej1 8 admission to ! m9i/]ial *>ge ( ! p>i% ( ,govan is appo9t$ to take place 8next ,fryday40 ,! m9i/] :o presid$ on t occasion 0 ,mr4 ,david ,dickson1 :o 0 "o ( ! pr(essors ( ,!ology 9 ! ,univ]sity ( ,glasg[4 ,id4--,ed4 #ajb ,dr4 ,john ,/rang1 :o 0 ! son ( ,mr4 ,william ,/rang1 m9i/] ( ,irv9e1 0 born 9 ! ye> #aehd4 ,he /udi$ at ! ,univ]sity ( ,/4 ,&rews1 :]e he took ! degree ( ma/] at sixte54 ,aft] hav+ be5 a reg5t 9 ,/4 ,leon>d's college = sev]al ye>s1 he 0 orda9$ 9 #afad1 m9i/] ( ,errol1 9 ! ,presbyt]y ( ,p]?4 ,:5 ,cam]on le gr&1 z he 0 call$1 7,vide ,bayle's ,dict4 ,art4 ,cam]on7 resign$ 8 situation z pr9cipal ( ! ,univ]sity ( ,glasg[1 ,dr4 ,/rong succe$$ him4 ,he di$ at ,ed9burgh1 on ! #bj? ( ,june1 #afed1 9 ! sev5tie? ye> ( 8 age & 0 buri$ ne> 8 di/+ui%$ pr$ecessor1 ,pr9cipal ,boyd4 ,at 8 dea?1 an old fri5d & v le>n$ man1 ,&reas ,raw9u octog5>ius1 compos$ "s ,lat9 v]ses1 z an affectionate tribute to 8 memory4 ,^! may be se5 9 a %ort ,life ( ,dr4 ,/rang :i* 0 writt5 by ,baillie & prefix$ to ,dr4 ,/rang's "w1 ,de ,int]pretatione et ,p]fectione ,scriptur1 ,rott]odami1 #affc4 ,x is f ?is ,life ! prec$+ p>ticul>s respect+ ! le>n$ au?or h be5 tak54 ,x appe>s to h be5 *iefly ?r\gh ! influ5ce ( ,ar*bi%op ,law1 :o 0 8 c\s91 t ,dr4 ,/rang 0 made pr9cipal ( ! ,univ]sity ( ,glasg[4 ,:5 ! latt] und]/ood t ,tro*]egius wi%$ to be re9/at$ 9 8 (fice1 a correspond5ce took place betwixt !m1 :i* is 9 ! highe/ degree hon\rable to ! feel+s & "* ( ,dr4 ,/rang4 ,?is correspond5ce is ins]t$ by ,wodr[ 9 8 ,life ( ,rob]t ,boyd ( ,tro*rig 7,wodr[ ,,mss4 vol4 xv4 pp4 #ii-ajd 9 ,bib4 coll4 ,glasg474 ,butl] repres5ts ,dr4 ,/rang to h be5 an acute philosoph]1 & second to none 9 ! k+dom z a disputant 7nullique ad hunc usque diem1 9 no/ra g5te1 hac 9 p>te secundus4 ,vita ,autoris1 ut supra47 ,! /rongly express$ comm5dation ( su* a man 0 no mean complim5t to ,b9n+'s tal5ts & le>n+4 ,wodr[ says he 0 told by a neighb\r+ cl]gyman1 ,mr4 ,patrick ,simson1 m9i/] ( ,r5frew1 :o 0 orda9$ ! same ye> t ,b9n+ di$1 & :o liv$ = "s ye>s aft] ! comm5cem5t ( ! foll[+ c5tury1 8yt qn !y 7 seek+ to get old pr9cipal ,/rang out ( ! coll$ge1 ye pr9cipal said1 #8,ye are seek+ to get me out ( my place1 qm h ye to fill my room8 ,i "k none1 unless x be a "y man newly come out ( ! s*ool1 viz41 ,mr4 ,hugh ,b9n+' 0 7,analecta1 vol4 iv4 p4 #aga4 ,,mss 9 ,bib4 ,ad47--,! ,presbyt]y ,records %[ t ! common head :i* 0 pres5t$ to ,b9n+ 0 n1 ,de concursu1 c1 b "o closely alli$ to x3 ,de sci5tia m$ia4--,ed4 #ajc ,see 8 epitaph1 p4 #a4--;,ed4 #ajd ,h] "n 0 ,m>y1 or ,m>ia ,simpson4 ,! inv5tory ( ! effects ( 8,mr4 ,hew ,b9n+1 at ,govane1 deceiasit 9 ye moni? ( ,sept4 #afeh10 is giv5 up 8be ,m>ie ,sympsone1 8 relict1 & onlie ex]ix dative40 7,com4 ,rec4 ,glasg474 ,t[>ds ! close ( h] life1 ,mrs4 ,b9n+ became connect$ ) ! ,society p4 ,%e seems to h correspond$ ) ! ,rev4 ,james ,r5wick1 "o ( _! m9i/]s1 :o1 9 a lett] dat$ ,july #i1 #afhe1 speaks ( h] z 8l to die 9 prison10 & 9 ano!r1 ( h] hav+ 8gone to ,irel&0 7,r5wick's ,lett]s1 pp4 #ajd1 #agi74 ,h[ie ( ,lo*go91 ! au?or ( 8,lives ( ! ,scots ,wor?ies10 assures u t x is ,mrs4 ,b9n+ :o is allud$ to by ,r5wick 9 8 ,lett]s pp4 #di1 #ajd4 ,he likewise quotes "p ( a lett] writt5 to h] 9 #afib by ,sir ,rob]t ,hamilton ( ,pre/on1 :o comm&$ ! army ( ! ,cov5ant]s at ! battle ( ,bo?well bridge 7,%ields' ,fai?ful ,cont5d+s1 pp4 #dhf1 #dhg74 ,9 a catalogue ( ! manuscripts ( ! ,rev4 ,rob]t ,wodr[1 m9i/] ( ,ea/wood1 :i* is 9 ! libr>y ( ! ,faculty ( ,advocates vol4 xxiv4 folio is /at$ to conta9 8#ej lett]s f ,mrs4 ,b9n+ to ,mr4 ,ham40 ,x is n kn[n :]e ?is volume is n[ to be f\nd4--,ed4 #aje 8,! ,rev4 ,james ,simpson 0 *apla9 to ! ,"l ,s9clair's regim5t4 ,he appe>s to h settl$ 9 ! *>ge ( a congregation 9 ,ul/]1 p]haps at ,newry1 :i* 0 ! headqu>t]s ( 8 regim5t = sev]al ye>s--,he 0 /ill 9 8 *>ge 9 ,irel& 9 #afej 9 :i* ye> ! ,rev4 ,hugh ,b9n+1 m9i/] ( ,govan1 0 m>ri$ to 8 daught]40 ,dr4 ,reid's ,hi/ory ( ! ,presbyt]ian ,*ur* 9 ,irel&1 vol4 i4 pp4 #cfi1 #cgj4--;,ed4 #ajf ,:at ,koelman says is ?is t ! adjo9+ p>i% to :i* he & 8 fri5ds w5t 0 ! "o 9 :i* aft] s]mon1 ! m>riage c]emony 0 to be p]=m$4 ,mrs4 ,b9n+ x is probable 0 resid+ !re at ! "t4--,ed4 #ajg ,8 eloqu5ce procur$ = him1 accord+ to ,macw>d1 ! "n ( ! ,scots ,cic]o4 ,along ) a di/9ct articulation be possess$ great flu5cy4 ,:5 he prea*$ 9 ,glasg[1 :i* be+ ! m9i/] ( a neighb\r+ p>i% 0 frequ5tly ! case1 he 0 mu* admir$ & foll[$ 7,koelman's 8,het ,lev5 en ,/]v5 van ,mr4 ,hugo ,b9n+0 prefix$ to 8 translation ( ,b9n+'s ,common ,pr9ciples ( ! ,*ri/ian ,religion74 ,) reg>d to ! e/imation 9 :i* z a prea*]1 he 0 held 9 8 own p>i%1 8 mode ( prea*+ be+ s completely diff]5t f :at !y _h be5 accu/om$ to1 x is said 8he 0 m valu$ by ,govan p aft] 8 dea?1 ?an :5 alive40 ,analecta1 vol4 i4 p4 #cch1 ,,mss 9 ,bib4 ,ad4--,ed4 #ajh ,! writ] ( 8,a ,%ort ,acc\nt ( ! ,life & ,writ+s ( ,mr4 ,hugh ,b9n+10 prefix$ to ! small volume ( 8 s]mons1 publi%$ = ! fir/ "t 9 #agfj1 rem>ks 8,by ! h>angu+ way ,i suppose he means ^? s]mons t are n divid$ or sub-divid$ into dom9ant obs]vations & heads1 m>k$ by ! numb]s #a1 #b1 #c1 c4 ,b ! read] w see _m ( ^! disc\rses1 :]e !re are no figures1 no fir/1 second1 ?ird1 or any numb] ( heads m5tion$1 z regul>ly divid$ or sub-divid$1 z ^? s]mons :]e we w see a good numb] ( doctr9es & heads4''' ,"s useful s]mons h be5 (t5 p]plex$ ) a great multitude ( m9ds consi/+ ( two or ?ree s5t5ces )\t any pro( or illu/rations ( :i* ! he>] or read] w rememb] or reta9 less ?an "s s]mons t conta9 five or six heads1 or h n _! di/9ct divisions m>k$ ) diff]5t figures or faces20 pp4 xxii-xxiii4--,ed4 #aji ,x be+ 8! p]fection ( art to conceal art40--,ed4 #aaj ,mr4 ,james ,durham1 m9i/] ( ! ,inn] ,high *ur*1 ,glasg[1 0 ! son & heir ( ,john ,durham ( ,ea/] ,p[rie1 n[ nam$ ,w$d]burn1 a consid]able e/ate 9 ! p>i% ( ,muirh\se1 & c\nty ( ,=f> 7,old ,/at4 ,acc4 ( ,scot41 vol4 xiii1 pp4 #afb1 #afc74 ,9 ! "t ( ! civil w>s1 & be=e he contemplat$ be+ a cl]gyman1 he 0 a capta9 9 ! army4 ,he held ! (fice ( k+'s *apla91 :5 ,*>les ! ,second 0 9 ,scotl&4 ,! description :i* 8,old ,aitk5head1 :o _h x f ! g5tlewoman10 gave1 ( ,cromwell's visit1 9 ,april #afea1 to ! ,high *ur* ( ,glasg[1 :]e ,mr4 ,durham 0 prea*+1 is ?is3 8,! fir/ seat t (f]$ him 0 ,p4 ,port]field's1 :]e ,miss ,port]field sat1 & %e1 see+ him an ,engli% (fic]1 0 almo/ n civil4 ,h[ev] he got 9 & sat next ,miss ,port]field4 ,aft] s]mon 0 ov] he ask$ ! m9i/]'s "n4 ,%e sull5ly en\gh told him1 & desir$ to "k :]e=e he ask$4 ,he said because he p]ceiv$ him to be a v great man1 & 9 8 op9ion might be *apla9 to any pr9ce 9 ,europe1 ?\gh he _h nev] se5 him nor he>d ( him be=e4 ,%e inquir$ ab\t him1 & f\nd x 0 ,o4 ,cromwell0 7,wodr['s ,anal41 vol4 v4 p4 #ahf1 ,,mss 9 ,bib4 ,ad474 ,mr4 ,durham sid$ nei!r ) ! ,resolutioni/s nor ,prote/ors4 ,= ?is he 0 /rongly blam$ at ! "t by ,pr9cipal ,baillie1 :o took a ke5 "p 9 ! controv]sy1 7,let4 & ,j\r41 vol4 ii4 p4 #cgf7 ?\gh aft] 8 dea?1 he record$1 9 ! foll[+ t]ms1 8 op9ion ( ,mr4 ,durham's "* & tal5ts4 8,f ! day ,i 0 employ$ by ! presbyt]y to prea*1 & to pray1 & to impose1 ) o!rs1 h&s ^u him1 = ! m9i/ry at ,glasg[1 ,i did live to ! v la/ ) him 9 great & un9t]rupt$ love1 & 9 high e/imation ( 8 egregi\s end[m5ts1 :i* made him to me preci\s among ! mo/ excell5t div9es ,i h be5 acqua9t$ ) 9 ! :ole isle4 ,o1 if x 7 ! good pleasure ( ! ,ma/] ( ! v9ey>d to plant _m su* noble v9es 9 ?is l&60 7,durham's ,comm5t>y ^u ! book ( ,revelation1 ,address to ! ,read]1 p4 vi74 ,! "w writt5 by ,durham1 entitl$1 8,! ,law ,unseal$1 or a ,practical ,exposition ( ! ,t5 ,comm&m5ts10 has comm5datory prefaces prefix$ to x1 by two di/+ui%$ ,engli% puritans1 ,dr4 ,john ,ow51 & ,mr4 ,william ,j5kyn4 ,dr4 ,ow5 wrote likewise a preface to ! ,clavis ,cantici1 or an ,exposition ( ! ,song ( ,solomon1 by ,james ,durham1 m9i/] at ,glasg[1 #dto1 #affi4 ,d\bts h be5 express$1 h[ev]1 :e!r ,wood1 9 8 ,a!n ,oxom5ses1 7vol4 ii1 p4 #gdg1 ,lond4 #agba7 0 w>rant$ to attribute ?is preface to ,ow51 8z ! preface is anonym\s0 7,orme's ,life ( ,ow51 ,app5d41 p4 #eje74 ,b ! only copy ( ! "w1 :i* is 9 my possession1 7,glas4 #agbc7 has atta*$ to x ! "n ( 8,john ,ow51 ,may #bj1 #affi40 ,! wid[ ( ,mr4 ,durham1 :o 0 ! daught] ( ,mr4 ,william ,muir ( ,gl&]/on1 a bran* ( ! family ( ! ,muirs ( ,caldwell1 01 9 #afgi1 twice committ$ to prison1 = hav+ 9 h] h\se religi\s meet+s1 or conv5ticles1 z !y 7 call$ 9 ^? days ( rel5tless tyranny & oppression4 ,on "o ( ! occasions1 %e 0 tak5 to ,ed9burgh1 & imprison$ !re1 along ) h] si/]1 ! "m ( ,pr9cipal ,c>/airs4 ,wodr['s ,hi/4 ( ! ,suff4 ( ! ,*ur* ( ,scot41 vol4 iii1 pp4 #aj1 #ed4--;,ed4 #aaa ,see page #cfh4--;,ed4 #aab ,see page #djf4--;,ed4 #aac ,! foll[+ acc\nt ( ! orig9 ( ! diff]5ces betwe5 ! ,resolution]s & ,prote/]s1 is t giv5 by ,kirkton4 8,aft] ! defeat ( ,dumb>1 ! k+ requir$ a new army to be levy$1 wi%+ e>ne/ly x might be ( ano!r mettale ?an t :i* hade be5 loss$4 ,s he desir$ t sort ( p :o 7 call$ ,malignants1 8 d>l+s1 might be br\ght into places ( tru/1 bo? 9 c\ncil & army1 ?\gh !y hade be5 seclud$ f bo? by _! own cons5t4 ,& ?is reque/ 0 grant$ bo? by committee ( e/ates & commission ( ! *ur* sitt+ at ,p]?4 ,b !re 0 a p>ty 9 bo? ^! c\ncils :i* all$g$ confid5tly1 t ?\gh ! malignants 7 cont5t to pr(ess rep5tance = _! =m] practices1 yet !y %\ld be f\nd to be m5 nei!r s9c]e 9 _! pr(usions1 nor successful 9 _! und]tak+s4 ,?is 0 ! beg9n+ ( ! fatal s*ism 9 ! ,scotti% *ur*4 ,= ?\gh ! k+1 to secure ,scotl&1 0 cont5t once m to take ! cov5ant at 8 coronation 9 ,scoon 7:i* in/rum5t he caus$ burn at ,london7 yet ! dissatisfi$ p>ty cont9u$ /ill 9 _! jeal\sies1 & ev5 ( ! k+ himself :om !y d\bt$ mo/ ( all4 ,?is p>ty 0 call$ ,prote/]s & ,remon/rators z ! o!r 0 call$ ,resolution]s1 :i* names occasion$ lam5table di/raction0 7,hi/ory ( ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl& p4 #ec74 ,a m p>ticul> acc\nt ( ?is unhappy controv]sy1 s fatal 9 its results to bo? p>ties1 may be se5 9 ! introduction to ,wodr['s hi/ory4 ,?\gh ,baillie 0 a ,resolution]1 he seems to h _h "s misgiv+s z to ! c\rse he adopt$4 8,we c>ri$ unanim\sly at la/10 says he 9 a lett] to ,mr4 ,spang1 dat$ ,p]?1 ,janu>y #b1 #afea1 8! answ] h]e) s5t to y4 ,my joy = ?is 0 soon temp]$ :5 ,i saw ! consequ5ce1 ! loa?+ ( sundry good p to see numb]s ( griev\s blood%$d]s ready to come 91 & s _m malignant noblem5 z 7 n l to lay d[n arms till !y 7 put into "s places ( tru/1 & re/or$ to _! vote 9 p>liam5t40 7,lett]s & ,j\rnals1 vol4 ii1 p4 #cff74 ,9 ! ,life ( ,pr(essor ,wodr[ writt5 by 8 son1 7pp4 #bi1 #cj1 ,ed94 #ahbh7 x is said1 8,!re 7 great endeav\rs us$ 9 ! ye> #afei1 & #affj1 entirely to remove t unhappy r5t 'twixt ! public ,resolution]s & ,prote/]s 9 ?is *ur*1 & _h n ,mr4 ,%>p /ruck 9 by 8 lett]s f ,london 9 ord] to s]ve 8 own designs1 & ru9 bo?1 & made ,mr4 ,d\glas & o!r m9i/]s at ,ed9burgh cold 9 ?is matt] ( ! union1 x _h no d\bt succe$$4 ,^! put ,mr4 ,wodr[ ^u an inquiry into t debate1 & :5 leav+ ! lessons dur+ ! vacation 9 ! summ] he desir$ ,mr4 ,baillie's directions :at to read = und]/&+ t subject4 ,! pr(essor said to him1 #8,jacobe1 ,i am too mu* engag$ p]sonally 9 t debate to give y ei!r my judgem5t on ! :ole1 or to direct y to p>ticul> au?ors on ! "o side & ! o!r1' b tak+ him into 8 closet he gave him ! :ole pamphlets t _h pass$ on bo? sides 9 pr9t & manuscript1 laid rank$ 9 _! prop] ord]1 & said1 !re is ! :ole t ,i "k 9 t affair2 take !m home to ! c\ntry ) y1 & read !m c>efully & look to ! ,"l = 8 guid+ y to det]m9e y\rself aright ^u ! :ole40--,ed4 #aad ,?is treatise 0 aft]w>ds pr9t$ & is includ$ 9 ! pres5t edition ( ! works ( ! au?or4--,ed4 #aae ,see page #bbf4--;,ed4 #aaf ,mr4 ,patrick ,gillespie1 :o 0 bro!r to ,george ,gillespie "o ( ! m9i/]s ( ,ed9burgh1 0 = "s "t m9i/] ( ,kirkcaldy4 ,on ! #d? ,decemb]1 #afda1 8,mr4 ,pa4 ,gillespie produceit10 to ! magi/rates & c\ncil ( ,glasg[1 8a pres5tation grantit to him1 be 8 ,maje/ie1 ( ! place ( ! ,highe ,kirke1 in/ead ( ! bis*ope0 7,glasg[ ,burgh ,records74 ,he 0 "o ( ! ?ree m9i/]s :o1 9 #afea1 7 summ>ily depos$ by ! ,assembly1 = _! opposition to ! ,public ,resolutions1 & prote/+ aga9/ ! lawfulness ( t ,assembly 7,lamont's ,di>y1 p4 #cc74 ,8 s5t5ce 0 rev]s$ by ! ,synod ( ,glasg[ 7,baillie's ,lett]s1 vol4 ii41 pp4 #dad1 #dae74 ,gillespie 0 evid5tly desir\s to effect a reconciliation betwe5 ! ,resolution]s & ,prote/]s1 by means ( mutual concessions 7,id4 pp4 #chh1 #dja1 #daa74 ,9 ! ye> #aeec1 he 0 elect$ pr9cipal ( ! ,univ]sity ( ,glasg[1 by ! ,engli% seque/rators 7,id4 p4 #cga1 ,lamont's ,di>y1 p4 #ec74 ,no "o 9 ,scotl& _h m influ5ce ) ,cromwell ?an ,pr9cipal ,gillespie1 :o is said to h be5 ! fir/ m9i/] 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&1 :o pray$ publicly = him 7,nicol's ,di>y1 p4 #afb74 ,9 ,april #afed1 ! ,protector call$ him up to ,london1 along ) ,mr4 ,john ,liv+/on ( ,ancrum1 & ,mr4 ,john ,m5zies ( ,ab]de51 to consult ) !m on ,scotti% affairs 7,life ( ,liv+/on1 p4 #ee74 ,he prea*$ be=e ! ,protector 9 8 *apel1 & obta9$ f him1 = ! ,univ]sity ( ,glasg[1 ! confirmation ( 8all =m] f\ndations1 mortifications1 & donations made 9 its fav\r1 p>ticul>ly t ( ! bi%opric ( ,gall[ay1 to :i* he add$ ! vacant /ip5ds ( ! p>i%es1 :i* _h be5 9 ! patronage ( ! bi%op ( ,gall[ay1 = sev5 ye>s to come2 & also 9 p]petuity ! rev5ues ( ! dean]y & sub-dean]y ( ,glasg[0 7,old ,/at4 ,acc4 ( ,scot41 vol4 xxi41 ,app5d4 pp4 #be1 #bf74 ,?r\gh 8 influ5ce ) ! ,protector1 he likewise procur$ a grant to ! t[n ( ,glasg[1 8= ! use ( ! poor :o _h be5 injur$ by ! fire 9 #afec10 #afeb 7,br[n's ,hi/4 ( ,glasg41 p4 #abj7 & 8assi/$ & pleasur$ sundry 9 ! matt] ( _! f9es0 7,baillie's ,lett]s1 vol4 ii4 p4 #cij74 ,z to :at is said by ! editor ( ,kirkton's ,hi/ory1 t aft] ! ,re/oration1 8,gillespie _h made great ef=ts = a p>don1 & (f]$ to promote episcopacy 9 ,scotl&0 7p4 #aaa71 ! read] is ref]r$ to a ,review ( t "w1 9 ! ,*ri/ian ,in/ructor 7,vol4 xvii4 pp4 #cci1 #cdj74 ,he di$ n long aft] ?is at ,lei? 7,law's ,memorials1 p4 #aa74 ,gillespie's "w1 entitl$ 8,! ,ark ( ! ,cov5ant ,op5$10 7,london1 pr9t$ = ,?o4 ,p>khur/1 #afgg7 has a preface f ! p5 ( ,dr4 ,john ,ow51 :o 0 ) ,cromwell 9 ,scotl&1 z "o ( 8 *apla9s1 & 9 ?is way1 no d\bt1 became acqua9t$ ) ,gillespie 7,wood's ,a!n ,oxom5sis1 vol4 ii41 p4 #gch1 ,london1 #agba74 ,9 8 preface1 ,dr4 ,ow5 says1 8,my long ,*ri/ian acqua9tance ) ! au?or made me n unwill+ to te/ify my respects unto him & 8 lab\rs 9 ! *ur* ( ,god1 n[ he is at re/1 = :om ,i _h s great an e/eem :ile he 0 alive40 ,wodr[ expresses 8 regret1 t 8! o!r ?ree p>ts0 ( ,gillespie's "w h n be5 pr9t$1 :i*1 he in=ms u1 ! au?or 8wrote & f9i%$ = ! press0 7,hi/4 ( ! ,suff4 ( ,*4 ( ,scot41 vol4 i41 p4 #bjd1 ,glasg4 #ahbi74 ,! ,synod ( ,glasg[ 7 in=m$1 on ! #h? ( ,oct41 #agja1 t 8,mr4 ,p>khur/1 at ,london10 possess$ two unpubli%$ p>ts ( ,gillespie's ,ark ( ! ,cov5ant4 ,!y1 !re=e1 appo9t$ a committee to communicate ) him on ! subject1 ?r\gh "s ( ! booksell]s ( ,glasg[1 8conceiv+ t ! publi%+ ( ^! pieces may be ( use to ! ,*ur*1 f ! exp]i5ce !y h _h ( ! works ( t wor?y au?or already come to light1 ^u ! same subject0 7,records ( ,synod74 ,on ! #e? ,april1 #agji1 8,mr4 ,rob]t ,wodr[ reports1 t ,mr4 ,p>khur/ cont9ues /ill indispos$1 s t no?+ c be done ) respect to ! pr9t+ ( ,mr ,gillespie's book =m]ly m5tion$4 ,:]e=e1 ! ,synod lets ! matt] fall out ( _! m9utes40 ,id4 ,*alm]s 7,cal$onia1 vol4 iii41 p4 #eia7 seems to h imag9$ t ,patrick ,gillespie 0 ! 8,galasp0 ridicul$ by ,milton1 9 "o ( 8 sonnets4 ,w>ton says1 ?is 0 8,george ,gillespie1 "o ( ! ,scot* m9i/]s ( ! ,assembly ( ,div9es0 7,w>ton's ,milton1 p4 #cci1 ,lond4 #agia74 ,b ,milton ref]r$ nei!r to ! "o nor ! o!r1 b to ,alla/] ,macdonald ,macgillespie1 7son ( ,ar*ibald7 o!rwise kn[n by ! "n ( ,colkitto*1 or ,colkitto1 :o comm&$ ! ,iri% auxili>ies 9 ,montrose's army4 ,see ! new edition ( ,baillie's ,lett]s1 n[ 9 c\rse ( publication1 =m]ly quot$1 vol4 ii4 p4 #dii4--;,ed4 #aag ,?is is a simple m>ble tablet surm\nt$ ) a he>t1 & ! emblems ( mortality4 ,x 0 plac$ 9 a ni*e 9 ! front wall ( ! old p>i% *ur*2 b1 9 #ahbf1 :5 ! pres5t *ur* 0 erect$1 :i* is a ,go?ic /ructure1 x 0 remov$ to ! ve/ibule4 ,x is se5 9 ! vignette ( ! title page4 ,! inscription may be turn$ into ,engli%1 ?us 8,mr4 ,hugh ,b9n+ is buri$ "h1 a man di/+ui%$ = 8 piety1 eloqu5ce1 & le>n+1 an em95t philologi/1 philosoph]1 & !ologian2 9 f9e1 a fai?ful & acceptable prea*] ( ! gospel1 :o 0 remov$ f ?is _w 9 ! #bf? ye> ( 8 age1 & 9 ! ye> ( our ,"l #afec4 ,he *ang$ 8 c\ntry1 n 8 company1 because :5 on e>? he walk$ ) ,god4 ,if ?\ wi% to "k any ?+ beyond ?is1 ,i am sil5t z to any ?+ fur!r1 s9ce nei!r ?\ nor ?is m>ble c receive x40--,ed4 #aah ,john ,b9n+ ( ,dalv5nan 0 s]v$ heir to 8 gr&fa!r on ! #ai? ( ,m>*1 #afgb 7,inq4 ,ret4 ,ab4 ,ayr1 #ehj74 ,& ! ,ret\r ( 8 h]itable prop]ty1 at ! date ( 8 =feiture1 specifies1 z hav+ belong$ to him1 ! t5 m>k l& ( ! t5 p\nd l& ( ,keires1 compreh5d+ ! l&s ( ,dalv5nan1 ,yond]t\n & ,burnt\n1 ,daluy1 ,milnt[n1 ,! ,f5ce1 ,drumore1 ,hillhead1 ,ra%iefauld1 ,*appel1 ! mill ( ,keires1 c41 9 ! p>i% ( ,/raiton2 ! l&s ( ,ov] ,prie/-,craig & ,ne!r ,prie/-,craig 9 ! p>i% ( ,colmonell2 & a h\se1 g>d51 & l& 9 ! p>i% ( ,maybole1 9 ! c\nty ( ,ayr--,inq4 ,de ,possess ,qu9qu5 7#ah74--;,ed4 #aai ,! "n ( 8,b9n+ ( ,dalv5nan0 appe>s 9 ! ,act ( ! ,scotti% p>liam5t1 8,resc9d+ ! ,=efaultures & ,fynes s9ce ! ye> #affe0 7,acts ( ! ,p>l4 ( ,scot4 vol4 ix4 p4 #afe7 ,previ\s to ! pass+ ( t ,act1 h[ev]1 a petition 0 pres5t$ to ! p>liam5t by ,mr4 ,rod]ick ,mc,kenzie1 :o _h be5 a ,depute ,advocate 9 ! =m] reign1 9 :i* he /at$1 8,t ,john ,b9n+ ( ,dalv5nan hav+ be5 =efault = be+ 9 armes at ,bo?well bridge1 anno #afgi1 & ! deceas$ ,mat!w ,colvill1 writ] 9 ,ed9burgh1 ,john ,b9n+'s greate/ enemy1 be+ v active to obta9 ! gift ( 8 =efaulture1 ) a designe ( 8 ru9e1 & ! prejudice ( 8 num]\s & j cr$itors1 ! deceas$ ,mr4 ,james ,gordon1 m9i/] at ,cumb] 9 ,irel&1 ,john ,b9n+'s fa!r 9 law & =m] ,curator1 to :om he 0 owe+ a consid]able s\me ( money1 came ov] to ,scotl&1 at ,john ,b9n+'s desire1 :o 0 !n 9 ,irel&1 to obta9e ! said gift1 to disappo9t ,mat!w ,colvill !re(1 :o prevail$ ) ! petition] to l5d ! money to pay ! compositione & exp5ses ( ! gift40 ,mr4 ,mc,kenzie also affirm$1 t he _h 8no o!r security = ! money soe l5t1 b a "r to ! said gift10 & t ! money he _h advanc$ 8to ! said ,mr4 ,james ,gordon = ! compositione & exp5ses ( ! gift1 ) :at he has pay$ ( ,john ,b9n+'s reall & confirm$ debts1 f> exce$s ! value ( 8 l&40 ,9 consequ5ce ( ^! repres5tations1 8,_! ,maje/ies ,high commission] & said ,e/ates ( ,p>liam5t remitt ! case ( ,mr4 ,rod]ick ,mc,kenzie1 petition]1 an5t ! =faulture ( ,dalv5nan1 to ! consid]atione ( ! commission nom9ate 9 ! ,g5]al ,act recissory ( ffynes & =efault]s1 ) p[] to !m to he> ! p>ties conc]n$ !rean5t1 & to report to ! next session ( ?is1 or any o!r ensu+ p>liam5t40--,id4 pp4 #afb1 #afc4 ,john ,b9n+ 0 decl>$ at ?is p]iod to be 8altoge!r insolv5t40 ,?is is ! reason probably1 if he 0 n 9 ! mean "t satisfi$ t 8 claim 0 unt5able1 t 8 case does n appe> to h be5 br\ght "u ! notice ( p>liam5t aga91 & t he did n p]si/ 9 8 attempts to rega9 possession ( ,dalv5nan 7,id4 ,app5dix1 p4 #cb74 ,to confirm 8 title to a prop]ty1 :i* consid]+ ! (fice he held1 seems to h be5 acquir$ "u v suspici\s circum/ances1 ,mc,kenzie _h contriv$ to get an act ( p>liam5t pass$ 9 8 fav\r1 9 ! ye> #afhe4 ,9 ?is ,act1 he is laud$ = 8suppress+ ! rebelli\s fanatical p>tie 9 ! we/]n & o!r %ires ( ! realme1 & putt+ lawes to vigor\s execution aga9/ !m1 z ,8 ,maje/ies ,advocate ,deput10 & ! l&s ( ,dalv5nan are said to h be5 transf]r$ to him by 8,jean ,gordon1 z donatrix10 :o 0 ! ut]9e si/] ( ,john ,b9n+1 & :o is describ$ z 8relect ( ! decei/ ,daniel ,mc,kenzie sometime ensign to ! ,e>le ( ,dalh\sie1 9 ! ,e>le ( ,m>r's ,regim5t0 7,id4 vol4 viii4 pp4 #efe-efg74 ,john ,b9n+ taught a s*ool = "s "t 7,fai?ful ,cont5d+s p4 #ff74 ,! ,g5]al ,assembly %[$ k9dness to him1 on diff]5t occasions1 = 8 fa!r's sake4 ,9 #agjb1 ! ,commission ( ! ,assembly be+ in=m$ by a petition f himself ( 8 8sad circum/ances10 recomm5d$ him to ! prov9cial ,synods ( ,lo?ian & ,twe$ale1 & ( ,glasg[ & ,ayr 8= "s *>itable supply0 7,rec4 ( ,commission1 ,sess4 #ci74 ,9 #agjd1 he appli$ = relief to ! ,g5]al ,assembly1 & /at$ t he _h obta9$ f ! ,privy ,c\ncil a pat5t to pr9t 8 fa!r's works1 ( :i* twelve ye>s 7 !n unexpir$1 & t x 0 8 int5tion to publi% !m 9 "o volume4 ,! ,assembly recomm5d$ 8e m9i/] )9 ! k+dom to take a d\ble ( ! same book1 or to subscribe = ! same40 ,!y likewise call$ ^u ! diff]5t presbyt]ies 9 ! *ur* to collect among !mselves some?+ = ! petition] 7,unpr9t$ ,acts1 ,sess4 #aa74 ,! la/ application he made to ! ,assembly = pecuni>y aid 0 9 #agag1 :5 he mu/ h be5 f> advanc$ 9 life--,idem1 #ac? ,may4--,ed4 #abj ,mr4 ,james ,gordon 0 m9i/] ( ,comb]1 9 ! c\nty ( ,d[n4 ,he 0 orda9$ ab\t ! ye> #afdf4 ,we f9d 8 "n 9 ,wodr['s li/ ( ! non-con=m+ m9i/]s 9 ! synod ( ,ballim5o* 9 ,irel& 7,hi/4 ( ,suff4 ( ,*4 ( ,scot4 vol4 i4 p4 #cbd74 ,accord+ to ,dr ,reid1 8,mr4 ,gordon1 aft] hav+ be5 depos$ ) ! re/ ( 8 bre?r5 9 #affa1 cont9u$ to (ficiate privately at ,comb] = _m ye>s1 b ab\t ! ye> #afhc1 9 8 old age1 he appe>s to h des]t$ 8 pr9ciples1 & con=m$ to prelacy40 ,hi/4 ( ! ,presb4 ,*4 9 ,irel&1 vol4 ii4 pp4 #abi1 #acj4--;,ed4 #aba ,may #ad1 #afed--8,s$]unt ,mr ,john ,c>/aires & ! ,eld]s4 8,! qlk day ! session be+ conve5$ = election & call+ ( a m9r to ! kirk ( ,govan1 & hav+ n[ ?is =5oon he>d ,mr4 ,david ,veet*1 ) :om mo/ are satisfi$1 b = ! satisfaction ( all p]sons int]e/$1 :o he>d him nev] b once1 bo? ( h]itors & eld]s1 ! session h delay$ _! election till !y he> him aga9 9 ! aft]noon1 & ! session !n 7 to meet aga9 = t effect4 8,s$]unt ,mr ,john ,c>/aires & ! ,eld]s4 8,! h]itors & eld]s hav+ n[ he>d ! said ,mr4 ,david ,veet* twise1 & bo? be+ well satisfi$1 & cle>1 & unanim\s1 ! satisfaction ( ! session be+ fir/ enquir$1 & next ( ! h]itors1 :i*1 be+ bo? ( "o mynd1 cordially = ! ?+1 a call 0 pres5tly drawn up1 & subt by mod]ator & cl]k1 also by session & h]itors1 accord+ to ord]4 ,aft] ! =sd draught1 at appo9tm5t ( ! presbyt]y & session1 ,mr4 ,john prea*$ 9 ! sd *ur*1 &1 aft] s]mon1 did intimat to ! p _! nom9ation ( ,mr4 ,david to take *>ge 9 ! m9i/rie ( t congregation1 & orda9$1 t if any p]son _h any ?+ to object agt ! said ,mr4 ,david be+ m9r at ! sd *ur*1 !y w\ld come & signifie x to ! session1 n[ pres5tly to meet at ! sd *ur* = t effect1 accord+ to ! practice 9 su* cases4 ,! session hav+ met1 & none compe>& to signifie _! diss5t1 or ass5t1 !y take _! non compe>ance = _! signification ( satisfaction1 s1 aft] ?ree sev]all byesses at ! mo/ pat5t door ( ! sd *ur*1 by ! (fic] intimat+ ! =sd words1 none at all appe>$4 ,s ! sd ,mr4 ,david be+ desir$ to come 9 to session1 !y pres5t$ to him _! unanim\s & cordiall call ( election to ! m9i/rie ( ! kirk ( ,govan1 :i* he accept$40 ,records ( ,kirk-,session ( ,govan--,ed4 #abb #abmo41 ,glasg[1 #afji4--;,ed4 #abc ,macw>d's words are1 a prima manu4 ,het ,lev5 en ,/]v5 van ,mr4 ,hugo ,b9n+4--,ed4 #abd ,a copy ( 8,! ,common ,pr9ciples ( ,*ri/ian ,religion0 is n[ be=e me :i* 0 ,pr9t$ by ,r4 ,s4 ,pr9t] to ! ,t[n ( ,glasg[1 #afff1 & :i* be>s to be 8,! #e ,impression04--,ed4 #abe ,all ! works ( ,b9n+1 :i* 7 publi%$ 9 ! lifetime ( ,koelman1 7 translat$ by him into ! ,dut* language4 ,no few] ?an f\r editions ( ^! h be5 pr9t$ at ,am/]dam4--,ed4 #abf ,see page #deg4--;,ed4 #abg ,see page #dfe4--;,ed4 #abh ,a contempor>y ( ,b9n+1 ,mr4 ,p4 ,simson1 m9i/] ( ,r5frew1 in=m$ ,wodr[1 8,t ,dr4 ,/rang 0 9 haz>d to h be5 /ag$ = 8 ,dictates q* w] smoo!d 9 8 pr9t$ book1 ,de ,voluntate ,dei1 & w\ld h be5 remov$ f 8 place if he _h n demitt$40 7,life ( ,dr4 ,/rang1 ,wodr[ ,,mss4 vol4 xiii4 p4 #i1 9 ,bib4 ,coll4 ,glas47 ,compla9ts reg>d+ ,dr4 ,/rang hav+ be5 pres5t$ to ! ,g5]al ,assembly1 a committee 0 appo9t$1 on ! #ah? ( ,june1 #afdf1 to exam9e 8 writt5 dictates1 a copy ( :i* 0 produc$ by ,dr4 ,/rang1 & to f9d out :e!r ! doctr9es :i* he taught 7 9 accordance ) ! doctr9es ( _! own & o!r re=m$ *ur*es1 & :e!r !re 7 any expressions us$ by him :i* gave c\nt5ance to ! views ( ! enemies ( ! tru?4 ,?is committee 0 compos$ ( "s ( ! mo/ able m5 9 ! *ur*1 includ+ sev]al pr(essors f ! f\r univ]sities ,! li/ conta9s1 along ) o!rs1 ! names ( ,alex&] ,h5d]son1 ,john ,%>pe1 ! au?or ( ,cursus ,!ologicus1 ,rob]t ,d\glas1 ,george ,gillespie1 ,rob]t ,blair1 ,samuel ,ru!r=d1 ,james ,wood1 ,william ,/rahan1 ,david ,dickson1 ,rob]t ,baillie1 ,john ,neave1 ,edw>d ,cald]wood & ,rob]t ,leighton1 aft]w>ds ,ar*bi%op ( ,glasg[4 ,on ! #bg? ( ,augu/1 #afdg1 ! committee gave 9 a ,report to ! ,g5]al ,assembly1 to ! effect t ,dr4 ,/rang _h employ$ "s expressions 9 8 dictates :i* 7 calculat$ to give (f5ce1 b t on conf]r+ ) him1 !y 7 satisfi$ 9 reg>d to 8 or?odoxy1 & t to put an end to all d\bts z to 8 mean+1 ! ,doctor _h gratifi$ !m by propos+ ( 8 own accord ! addition ( c]ta9 words to :at 0 previ\sly some:at ambigu\s 7,vita ,autoris1 ,/rangu ,de ,int]pret4 ,script474 ,s f> z c be collect$ f ! imp]fect acc\nt we h ( ! circum/ances ( ! case1 ,dr4 ,/rang discov]$1 x 0 imag9$1 a bias to ,arm9ianism1 :]eas he seems to h be5 m]ely m ( a sublaps>ian ?an a supralaps>ian4 ,! 8peculi> notions0 he ent]ta9$ 7 v5t$1 we h be5 told1 ^u t pr(\nd subject ,de concursi et influxu deimo cum actionibus creatur>um or ! concurr5ce & influ5ce ( ,god 9 ! actions ( 8 creatures4 ,9 ! two *apt]s ( 8 publi%$ "w :i* treat expressly ^u ?is po9t1 we c p]ceive no?+ t is at v>iance ) our own ,confession4 ,b ?is does n w>rant u to inf] t ! dictates1 z orig9ally deliv]$ & be=e !y 7 am5d$ & enl>g$ by ! au?or himself1 may n h conta9$ "s v objectionable language at lea/1 especially :5 we look to ! ,report ( ! committee ( ! ,assembly reg>d+ !m4 ,inde$1 all t ,baillie himself says1 :o 0 "o ( t committee1 is1 t ,dr4 ,/rang 0 pursu$ 8)\t any gr\nd at all consid]able10 & t 8he got him reasonably fair (f40 ,lett]s & ,j\rnals1 vol4 ii41 p4 #cch4 ,! publication ( ,dr4 ,/rang's "w1 8,de ,voluntate et ,actionibus ,dei circa ,peccatum0 7,am/elodami ,apud ,ludovicum et ,danielson ,elzeurios1 #afeg4 #dto4 pp4 #hhf71 0 intru/$ to ,mr4 ,william ,spang1 m9i/] ( ! ,engli% *ur* at ,middleburgh 9 ,zeal&4 ,! manuscripts 7 s5t to him by 8 c\s91 ,mr4 ,rob]t ,baillie1 at t "t ,pr(essor ( ,!ology 9 ! ,univ]sity ( ,glasg[1 :o1 aft] ! dea? ( 8 fir/ wife1 _h m>ri$ a daught] ( ,dr4 ,/rang4 8,dr4 ,/rang1 y\r good fri5d10 says ,baillie1 9 a lett] to ,mr4 ,spang1 dat$ ,july #bj1 #afed1 8hav+ to d 9 ,ed9burgh ) ! lawy]s1 conc]n+ ! unju/ tr\ble he 0 put to = 8 /ip5ds1 did die1 s sweetly & graci\sly1 z 0 satisfactory to all1 & mu* applaud$ ov] all ! city1 8 v p]secutors giv+ him an ample te/imony4 ,8 treatise1 ,dei circa peccatum1 he has enl>g$1 & made ready = ! press4 ,be c>eful to get x well pr9t$1 accord+ to ! con/ant fri5d%ip t 0 always betwixt y & him40 7,lett]s1 vol4 ii4 pp4 #chb1 #chc7 ,at ! reque/ ( ,mr4 ,spang1 ,alex&] ,morus furni%$ a preface1 & ,ad ,lectorem ,commomito1 = ,dr4 ,/rang's "w4--,ed4 #abi 8,?is is some:at /range1 obs]ves ,h[ie ( ,lo*go91 8t a nameless au?or %\ld qu>rel t book because ! publi%] ha? omitt$ to tell 8 "n1 & ha? only ins]t$ ! au?or's "n4 ,he might h kn[n t x 0 n long a secret t ,mr4 ,james ,kid 7:o 0 aft]w>ds settl$ m9i/] 9 ,que5sf]ry7 0 ! publi%]1 & ^u t acc\nt suff]$ bo? long imprisonm5t at ,utre*t1 & ! seizure ( all t !y c\ld get ( ! books4 ,& z = v\*]s1 ,mrs4 ,b9n+ ! relict ( ! wor?y au?or1 be+ !n alive1 _h connexion & mu* correspond5ce ) ,mr4 ,hamilton1 ,mr4 ,r5wick1 & _m ( ! p]secut$ ,society p1 & 0 ( ! same s5tim5ts ) !m1 z appe>s by sev]al lett]s yet extant 9 _! own h&-writ--& ,mr4 ,r5wick speaks ( h] 9 "s ( 8 lett]s1 z 9 ! #di & #ajd pages ( ! pr9t$ volume ( 8 lett]s b especially x appe>s1 by a p>agraph :i* is omitt$ 9 ! pr9t$ copy1 page #eh1 7:i* %all be "h transcrib$ f ! orig9al1 writt5 ) 8 own h&17 :]e9 he says1 #8,likewise1 accord+ to y\r direction1 ,i *all5g$ ,mrs4 ,b9n+ ^u ! comm5dation %e gave to ,john ,wilson 9 h] lett] to y4 ,b %e says t %e _h n !n se5 8 te/imony1 & 0 sorry :5 %e saw x t x 0 s contr>y bo? to h] ?\ghts & comm5dation ( him4' ,& likewise a po/script to ! #bj? ,lett]1 relative to ! same matt] is also omitt$4 ,& ab\t ! same "t t ,mr4 ,b9n+'s book 0 pr9t$1 :ile ,sir ,rob]t ,hamilton 0 prison]1 ^u acc\nt ( ! decl>ation ,sanquh> ,decl>ation 9 #afib1 he wrote a lett] to ,mrs4 ,b9n+1 :]e9 he compla9s ( h] unwont$ sil5ce1 9 8 hon\rable bonds = su* a noble ,ma/]4 ,yet tru/+ h] sympa?y is n dim9i%$1 he adds1 #8,o1 my wor?y fri5d1 ,i _c express ,*ri/'s love & k9dness s9ce ! "t ( my bonds4 ,he ha? broke up new treasures ( felt love & sweetness1 & ha? be5 pleas$ to give me visitations ( love & access to himself1 to com=t & confirm poor feckless me _m ways1 t ?is is 8 way t is n[ p]secut$1 & t x is 8 preci\s tru?s1 int]e/s1 & conc]ns1 t ,i am n[ suff]+ =1 :atev] enemies ) _! associat$ m9i/]s & pr(essors may allege1 c4' 0 8,by :i* x is evid5t t !y _h mu* correspond5ce ) ,mrs4 ,b9n+4 ,& !re is yet a fair & correct manuscript copy ( ! =esaid book extant1 :i* 0 9 ,sir ,rob]t's cu/ody1 & x is m ?an probable t x 0 procur$ f ,mrs4 ,b9n+1 especially z %e surviv$ its publication )\t qu>rell+ x4 8,x is unnecess>y to notice :at fur!r is ?r[n out by ! =esaid anonym\s writ]1 aga9/ ! book & ! publi%]1 z ,mr4 ,wodr[1 9 ! preface to ,mr4 ,b9n+'s octavo volume ( s]mons1 pr9t$ #agfj1 ha? mode/ly animadv]t$ !reupon1 & says !re is no reason to d\bt if x 0 ,mr4 ,b9n+'s4 ,he also +5u\sly confesse?1 t !re is 9 x ! be/ collection ( scriptures he kn[s1 conc]n+ ! s9 & dang] ( jo9+ ) wick$ & ungodly m51 c41 & t x 0 wrote 9 a smoo? good /yle1 agreeable en\gh to ,mr4 ,b9n+'s s5tim5ts 9 "s ( 8 s]mons40 ,fai?ful ,cont5d+s ,display$1 pp4 #dhf1 #dhg1 note4 ,see likewise ,fai?ful ,witness-be>+ ,exemplifi$1 preface1 p4 iv4--,ed4 #acj ,see page #ebg4--;,ed4 #aca ,see page #ebg4--;,ed4 #acb ,see page #ebh4--;,ed4 #acc ,ibid4--,ed4 #acd ,! ^w r$uce is "h us$ 9 its lit]al etymological s5se1 z signify+ to br+ back or to re/ore4--,ed4 #ace ,! allusion "h appe>s to be to ! doctr9es ( ! ,quak]s :o1 9 ,b9n+'s "t1 7 increas+ 9 ! we/ ( ,scotl&1 & accu/om$ to rail1 ) impunity1 at m9i/]s 9 ! face ( _! congregations4 ,see ,baillie's ,lett]s1 vol4 ii41 pp4 #cic1 #dac1 #dai4--;,ed4 #acf ,t is felt4--,ed4 #acg ,^! t]ms 7 made use ( z descriptive ( !mselves by ! sect call$ ! ,famili/s4 ,see ,discov]y ( ,familism1 p4 #g apud ,baillie's ,anabaptism1 pp4 #ajb-abg1 ,lond4 #afdg4--;,ed4 #ach ,t is1 prop\nd a nice "q4--,ed4 #aci ,t is1 c>eless4--,ed4 #adj ,! hea!n poet ^: words ^! are1 78,we move t[>ds :at is =bidd5071 describes well ! p]v]sity & ! imbecility ( our nature4 ,vid ,ovid ,amor4 lib4 iii4 eleg4 #d v]4 #ag ,met4 lib4 vii4 v]4 #bj4--;,ed4 #ada ,t is1 ! mo/ natural4--,ed #adb ,t is1 a twi/ or undue b5d4--,ed4 #adc ,t is1 ,8 w /&s = reason4 ,juv4 ,sat4 vi4 v]4 #bbb4--;,ed4 #add ,mr4 ,b9n+ 0 a ,supralaps>ian4 ,9 ?is & ! two foll[+ ,lectures he treats ( ! 8high my/]y ( pr$e/9ation10 ! consid]ation ( :i*1 ?\gh x %\ld be h&l$ ) special prud5ce & c>e1 7,we/4 ,conf4 ( ,fai?1 *4 #c7 is nev]!less1 full ( sweet pleasant & unspeakable com=t to godly p]sons4 ,art4 ( ,*4 ( ,eng4 ,art4 xvii4 ,8 views ( ?is my/]i\s doctr9e are /at$ ) s+ul> cle>ness1 & ! objections to x1 :i* he notices & answ]s1 are br\ght =w>d ) ! utmo/ +5u\sness & c&\r & express$1 x mu/ be admitt$1 z /rongly z a cavill] c\ld desire4--,ed4 #ade ,! read] w rememb] t at ?is "t ! c\ntry 0 convuls$ f "o end ( x to ! o!r4--,ed4 #adf ,t is1 ,fate leads ! will+ & drags ! unwill+4--,ed4 #adg ,?is 0 ! only consolation :i* "o le>n$ ,roman c\ld adm9i/] to ano!r on ! dea? ( a fri5d4 8,?is is h>d10 said he1 8b :at _c be rem$i$ is m easily borne1 ) pati5ce40 ,hor4 ,c>m4 lib4 ,i4 c>m4 xxiv4--,ed4 #adh ,or by ! by4--,ed4 #adi ,t is gra9s or p>ticles4--,ed4 #aej ,:at a sublime answ] 0 t :i* "o ( ! deaf & dumb pupils ( ,m4 ,sic>d gave to ! "q1 8,:at is et]nity80 ,x is 8a day10 said ,massieu1 8)\t ye/]day or to-morr[1--un j\r sans hi] ni dema940 ,! ?\ghts ( our au?or on ?is b\ndless !me are h>dly less sublime4--,ed4 #aea ,t is1 to h ! same desires & av]sions1 t1 9 a ^w is /rong fri5d%ip--,sallu/ 9 ,catil4 c4 xx4--,ed4 #aeb ,t is1 twi/4--,ed4 #aec ,lycurgus1 ! ,sp>tan lawgiv]1 made no law aga9/ +ratitude1 x is said1 because he conceiv$ t no "o c\ld be s irrational z to be un?ankful = k9dness done to him4--,ed4 #aed ,t is1 qu>t]4--,ed4 #aee ,! disc\rse ends s abruptly "h1 z pla9ly to %[ t x is an unf9i%$ production1 & 0 n design$ by ! le>n$ & pi\s au?or = publication4--,ed4 #aef ,p]haps ! ^w ought to be museum1 us$ 9 ! s5se ( a place = /udy4--,ed4 #aeg ,t is1 n to speak (4--,ed4 #aeh ,?is simple v]nacul> expression1 :i* is us$ by o!r ,scotti% !ological writ]s ( ! p]iod z employ$ "h1 is p>ticul>ly expressive4 ,x signifies a place :]e ei!r foes or fri5ds h agre$ to meet4 ,is t place ! temple ( ! ,"l8 ,!re surely w peace & h>mony prevail4 ,is our ,daysman !re8 ,he w make int]cession = u & reconcile u to ,god4--,ed4 #aei ,t is1 ord]s u into 8 ,son4--,ed4 #afj ,! foll[+ baneful & impi\s doctr9es1 :i* 71 9 ,engl&1 9 ^? days1 op5ly proclaim$ f ! pulpit1 & dissem9at$ ?r\gh ! press1 71 x seems1 n altoge!r unkn[n 9 ! nor!rn "p ( ! isl&3 #a4 ,t ! moral law is ( no use at all to a believ]1 no rule = him to walk or exam9e 8 life by1 & t ,*ri/ians are free f ! m&atory p[] ( x4 #b4 ,t x is z possible = ,*ri/ himself to s91 z = a *ild ( ,god to s94 #c4 ,t a *ild ( ,god ne$ n1 nay ought n1 to ask p>don = s91 & t x is no less ?an blasphemy = him to d ?is4 #d4 ,t ,god does n *a/ise any ( 8 *ildr5 = s94 #e4 ,t if a man1 by ! ,_s1 "k himself to be 9 a /ate ( grace1 ?\gh he %\ld commit ! greate/ crimes1 ,god sees no s9 9 him4 ,?ree lead+ ,ant9omian tea*]s 7 br\ght be=e a committee ( ! ,h\se ( ,commons1 = promulgat+1 9 diff]5t ways1 ^! & simil> op9ions1 :i* 7 ju/ly reg>d$ z subv]sive ( all morality4--,gatak]'s 8,god's ,eye on 8 ,israel01--preface1 ,lond4 #afde4--;,ed4 #afa 8,ant9omians1 cont5d+ = fai? ( assurance1 & lead+ m5 to be p]suad$ t ,god love? e "o1 :om he comm&e? to believe1 ) an ev]la/+ love1 & t #8no man ought to call 9 "q m :e!r he believe or no1 ?an he ought to "q ! gospel & ,*ri/1' d ) ,lib]t9es ackn[l$ge a fai? ( assurance1 b d5y all fai? ( dep5d5ce on ,god ?r\gh ,*ri/1 z if we 7 n ju/ifi$ by su* a fai?40--8,a ,survey ( ! spiritual ,anti*ri/1 op5+ ! secrets ( ,familisme & ,ant9om9ianisme40 by ,samuel ,ru!r=d1 ,pr(essor ( ,div9ity 9 ! ,univ]sity ( ,/4 ,&rew's1 "p ,,ii4 p4 #bce4 ,london1 #afdh4--;,ed4 #afb ,^! obs]vations discov] an accurate k ( ! philosophy ( ! human m9d1 z well z ( ! doctr9es ( ,scripture4 ,x is c]ta9ly "o ?+ to believe 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ano!r ?+ to feel assur$ ( "o's salvation1 or to be p]suad$ t we are possess$ ( t true fai? :i* is ! gift ( ,god1 & by :i* ! j %all live4 ,to id5tify1 z is sometimes done1 fai? 9 ,*ri/ & ! assurance ( salvation1 is calculat$1 on ! "o h&1 to enc\rage presumption2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 to give rise to despair1 ,prov4 xxx4 #ab1 ,ezek4 xiii4 #bb1 #bc4 ,:at an e>li] writ] ev5 ?an ,b9n+ says ^u ?is subject1 is n unwor?y ( notice4 8,/4 ,paul1 wi%+ well to ! *ur* ( ,rome1 praye? = !m aft] ?is sort4 #8,! ,god ( hope fill y ) all joy 9 believ+4' ,h5ce an error gr[e?1 :5 m5 9 heav9ess ( _s suppose !y lack fai?1 because !y f9d n ! sug>$ joy & delight1 :i* inde$ do? accompany fai?1 b s z a sep>able accid5t1 z a ?+ t may be remov$ f x1 viz4 !re is a cause :y x %\ld be remov$4 ,! light w\ld nev] be s acceptable1 7 x n = t usual int]c\rse ( d>kness4 ,too mu* honey do? turn into gall1 & too mu* joy1 ev5 spiritual1 w\ld make u wantons4 ,happi] a great deal is t man's case1 ^: s\l by inw>d desolation is humbl$1 ?an he ^: he>t is1 ?r\gh abundance ( spiritual delight1 lift$ up & exalt$ above measure4 ,bett] x is sometimes to g d[n into ! pit1 ) him1 :o1 behold+ d>kness1 & bewail+ ! loss ( inw>d joy & consolation1 crie? f ! bottom ( ! l[e/ hell1 ,my ,god1 my ,god1 :y ha/ ?\ =sak5 me8 ?an cont9ually to walk arm 9 arm ) angels1 to sit z x 7 9 ,abraham's bosom1 & to h no ?\ght1 no cogitation2 b1 #8,i ?ank my ,god x is n ) me z x is ) o!r m54' ,no2 ,god w h !m t %all walk 9 light to feel n[ & !n :at x is to sit 9 ! %ad[ ( dea?4 ,a griev$ _s1 !re=e1 is no argum5t ( a fai?less m9d40--,hook]'s ,works1 vol4 iii4 pp4 #ebg1 #ebh4 ,ox=d4 #ahjg4--;,ed4 #afc ,t is1 collect or obta94--,ed4 #afd ,t is1 betwe5 extremes4--,ed4 #afe ,p]haps ! ^w %\ld be plungy1 t is ra9y4 ,*auc4--,ed4 #aff ,t is1 cov] ) mi/4--,ed4 #afg ,t is1 des]v+ ( consid]ation4--,ed4 #afh ,9 ! ye> #affa ,w9/on & "s o!rs s5t a lett] to ,cromwell1 ?r\gh ,g5]al ,lamb]t1 9 :i* !y *>ge ! ,engli% army 9 ,scotl& 8) div]s errors c\nt5anc+ ( depos$ m9i/]s to prea* sil5c+ ( m9i/]s t prea* ( /ate proce$+s1 & suff]+ (fic]s to prea*10 c4--,:i!l's ,memorials p4 #dig4--;,ed4 #afi ,cromwell1 9 8 despat*es1 aft] ! battle ( ,dunb>1 /ates ! numb] ( 8 prison]s1 exclusive ( (fic]s1 to be ne> #aj1jjj4--;,cromwelliana1 p4 #ij4 8,! same daye ! m9i/] declair$ yt yr wes a petiti\ne come f ! prison]s at ,t9m\? quho w] taik5 at ,dunb>1 & repres5tit to ! presbyt]ie = support1 because !y w] 9 ane /]v+ conditione1 & all com&]s4 ,& yt ye presbyt]ie hes recom5dit ! sam5 to ye sev]al kirks ( ye presbyt]ie1 ,!rfoir orda9es t ane collectione be yran5t ^u ,sondaye come #h deyes1 & intimation to be maid ( x ! next sabba! to ye effect ye p may provide "s consid]able ?+ yran5t40 ,records ( ! kirk session ( ,govan1 #a/ ,july1 #afeb4 8,^u ! desire ( ! ,gu9ea ,m]*ants 7#bj? ,sept41 #afea17 #a1ejj ( ! ,scots prison]s 7 grant$ to !m1 & s5t on %ipbo>d to be transport$ to ,gu9ea to "w 9 ! m9es !re40--,:itelock's ,mem4 p4 #dhe4 8,lett]s 7#be? ,octob]1 #afea17 t _m ( ! ,scots prison]s & o!rs at ,%rewsbury 7 dead ( a contagi\s fev]40--,id4 p4 #dhh4--;,ed4 #agj ,t is1 9 ?is _w4--,ed4 #aga ,t is1 he w get1 or meet )1 a fall or fall l[] z he1 :o aims at be+ wise above :at is writt51 is 9 dang] ( fall+ into error4--,ed4 #agb ,t is1 treat ) indignity4--,ed4 #agc ,t is1 *eck 7f compesco1 ,lat474--,ed4 #agd ,or1 hesitation4--,ed4 #age ,t is1 m hon\r$4--,ed4 #agf ,t is1 ?an4--,ed4 #agg ,t is1 conc\rse4--,ed4 #agh ,or pre-em95ce above o!rs4--,ed4 #agi ,t is1 directions1 or diff]5t po9ts ( ! compass4--,ed4 #ahj ,t is c>eless or slight4--,ed4 #aha ,?is 0 long a curr5t tradition4 ,b ,maundrell av]s t he saw 8sev]al birds fly+ ab\t & ov] ! lake ( ,sodom10 or ,dead ,sea z x is call$ 8)\t any visible h>m0--,j\rney f ,aleppo to ,j]usalem ,a4,d4 #afif p4 #acg4 ,ed94 #ahab4--;,ed4 #ahb ,t is1 de/itute ( reason4--,ed4 #ahc ,or prop]ty4--,ed4 #ahd ,t is n s likely to happ54--,ed4 #ahe ,t is1 ! obscurity or my/]y ( ! gospel4--,ed4 #ahf ,coldly or c>elessly4--,ed4 #ahg ,t is1 8,if ?\ love/ ! e>?1 ?\ art e>?04--,ed4 #ahh ,increase4--,ed4 #ahi ,antip]i/asis 7 f & 1 ! act ( hemm+ r\nd7 a t]m employ$ 9 anci5t times by ! ,p]ipatetics to d5ote ! increase ( "o quality by ! action ( ano!r ( an opposite nature z :5 int]nal heat or inflammation is increas$ by ext]nal cold4 ,x w\ld be 8a holy ,antip]i/asis 9 a ,*ri/ian10 x is said 7p4 #baf7 7 ! surr\nd+ ignorance & wick$ness ( ! _w to make ! grace ( ,god unite itself & "w m p[]fully z fire out ( a cl\d & %9e m brightly z a tor* 9 ! d>kness ( ! night4 ,a le>n$ ,engli% div9e :o liv$ 9 ! same age ) ,b9n+ decl>es t 9 ! case ( ! fai?ful !mselves s9 d]ives additional p[]1 by antip]i/asis f ! law1 to deceive1 captivate1 sell z a slave to make !m d t :i* !y hat$ & all[$ n & d n t :i* !y w\ld & lov$4--,bi%op ,reynold's ,works vol4 ,i4 p4 #adf1 ,lond4 #ahbf4--;,ed4 #aij ,exub]ant or abundant4--,ed4 #aia ,t is1 conceiv$ l t4--,ed4 #aib ,t is1 ?an to look4--,ed4 #aic ,t is1 opposite4--,ed4 #aid ,see ,note1 p4 #bjh4--;,ed4 #aie ,t is disfigure4--,ed4 #aif ,t is1 8,! s\l is :]e x loves1 n :]e x animates40--,ed4 #aig ,t is1 indictm5t or accusation4--,ed4 #aih ,t is1 ex]t4--,ed4 #aii ,^! 7 boo?s1 or o!r tempor>y erections1 put up = ! reception ( su* z 7 infect$ ) ! plague4--,ed4 #bjj ,9 "s ( 8 epi/les to 8 fri5ds1 ,cic]o expresses himself z if he ?\ght dea? 0 to be foll[$ by utt] annihilation4 ,b he speaks v diff]5tly 9 "s ( 8 o!r writ+s4 ,! foll[+ passage occurs 9 a "w 7,consolatio7 :i* has be5 ascrib$ to him--,gorgias orator1 jam tate confectus ac morti proximus rogatus num lib5t] mor]etur maxime v]o inquit nam tamquam ex putri mis]aque domo ltus egr$ior--,mortem igitur 9 malus nullo modo esse pon5dam s$ 9 prcipius bonus num]&am debitaturum puto nem9em--,gorgias ! orator1 :5 worn out ) age & ne> dea? be+ ask$ :e!r he w\ld die will+ly said3 ,v will+ly inde$ = ,i dep>t z if ,i 7 gladly leav+ a fil?y & wret*$ h\se4--,i !re=e ?9k t no "o w hesitate to believe t dea? is n by any means to be rank$ among evils b includ$ among ?+s :i* we acc\nt good 9 ! highe/ degree4--,cic4 ,op]4 tom4 iv4 pp4 #acdg1 #acdh4 ,basil #afha4--;,ed4 #bja ,animals t h a /+ are call$ aculeata animalis4 ,pl94 ,nat4 ,hi/4 lib4 xx4 cap4 #ia4--;,ed4 #bjb ,t is1 n kn[+4--,ed4 #bjc ,dr4 ,mead describes ! means :i* 7 =m]ly resort$ to 9 ?is c\ntry to *eck ! progress ( ! plague4 8,! ma9 import ( ! ord]s issu$ out at ^! times 0 z soon z x 0 f\nd t any h\se 0 infect$1 to keep x %ut up1 ) a l>ge r$ cross1 & ^! words #8,"l1 h m]cy ^u u1' pa9t$ on ! door1 wat*m5 att5d+ day & night to prev5t any "o's go+ 9 or out except su* physicians1 surgeons1 apo!c>ies1 nurses1 se>*]s1 c41 z 7 all[$ by au?ority1 & ?is to cont9ue at lea/ a mon? aft] all ! family 0 dead or recov]$4 8,x is n easy to conceive a m dismal sc5e ( mis]y ?an ?is1 families lock$ up f all _! acqua9tance1 ?\gh seiz$ ) a di/emp] :i* ! mo/ ( any 9 ! _w requires com=t & assi/ance1 ab&on$ x may be to ! treatm5t ( an inhuman nurse1 7= su* are (t5 f\nd at ^! times ab\t ! sick17 & /rang]s to e ?+ b ! melan*oly sight ( ! progress dea? makes among !mselves1 ) small hopes ( life left to ! survivors & ^? mix$ ) anxiety & d\bt1 :e!r x be n bett] to die1 ?an to prolong a mis]able be+1 aft] ! loss ( _! be/ fri5ds & ne>e/ relations40--,dr4 ,mead's ,m$ical ,works p4 #bgc4--;,ed4 #bjd ,t is1 /upifi$4--,ed4 #bje ,t is ob/ruction4 8,mr4 ,pr9 & ! ,era/ian lawy]s are n[ our remora0--,baillie's ,lett]s & ,j\rnal1 vol4 ii41 p4 #aeh4--;,ed4 #bjf ,! anci5t hea!ns seem to h look$ ^u a future /ate1 says ,lel&1 7,advantage & ,necessity ( ! ,*ri/ian ,revelation1 vol4 ii4 p4 #cje1 ,glasg[1 #ahai17 z too unc]ta9 a ?+ to be reli$ ^u1 & !re=e endeav\r$ to f9d out motives to virtue indep5d5t on ! belief ( ! rew>ds prep>$ = good m5 aft] ?is life is at an end4 ,!y repres5t$1 9 an elegant & beautiful mann]1 ! pres5t conv5i5ces & advantages ( virtue1 & ! satisfaction :i* att5ds x1 b especially !y insi/$ ^u its intr9sic excell5cy1 its dignity & beauty1 & agreeabl5ess to reason & nature1 & its self suffici5cy to happ9ess1 :i* _m ( !m1 especially ! /oics1--! mo/ rigid morali/s among !m1--c>ri$ to a v high degree4 ,cic]o1 9 8 ,(fices1 & ^? excell5t philosoph]s1 ,epictetus & ,m>cus ,anton9us1 9 _! works1 :i* seem to be ! be/ moral treatises pagan antiquity has left u1 g ^u ?is s*eme4 ,!y 7 s5sible1 inde$ t1 9 ord] to recomm5d virtue to ! e/eem ( mank9d1 & engage !m to pursue x1 x 0 necess>y to %[ t x w\ld be = _! own highe/ advantage4--,ed4 #bjg ,! ,sun & ! ,w9d _h once a dispute :i* ( !m c\ld soone/ prevail ) a c]ta9 travell] to "p ) 8 cloak4 ,! ,w9d began ! attack & assault$ him ) mu* noise & fury2 b ! man1 wrapp+ 8 cloak /ill clos] ab\t him1 d\bl$ 8 ef=ts to keep x1 & w5t on 8 way4 ,& n[ ! ,sun sil5tly d>t$ 8 w>m ins9uat+ rays :i*1 melt+ our travell] by degrees at l5g? oblig$ him to lay aside t cloak :i* all ! rage ( ! ,w9d c\ld n compel him to resign4 ,le>n h5ce1 said ! ,sun t s(t & g5tle means w (t5 accompli% :at =ce & fury c nev] effect4 7,fable ( ! ,sun & ! ,w9d4 ,boreas et ,sol47 ,?is is "o ( =ty two fables ascrib$ to sop1 :i* ,avi5us1 a ,lat9 poet :o liv$ 9 ! age ( ,!odosius turn$ into elegiac v]se4 ,! employm5t ( apologues1 :i* is sanction$ by scripture1 seems to be a natural mode ( imp>t+ in/ruction4 ,^! arre/ ! att5tion1 dis>m prejudice1 give to unwelcome tru?s a pleas+ =m & impr9t deeply on ! memory ! lesson t is int5d$ to be convey$4 ,x is m5tion$ by ,v9c5t ( ,beauvais1 :o wrote 9 ! middle ( ! ?irte5? c5tury1 t ! prea*]s ( 8 age 7 accu/om$ to quote ! fables ( sop 9 ord] to r\se ! indiff]5ce & relieve ! languor ( _! he>]s4 ,special ,hi/4 lib4 iii4 cap4 viii4 p4 #ca4 ,v54 #acia1 ap4 ,w>ton's ,diss4 on ,ge/a ,romanorum p4 i4--,ed #bjh ,t is unit$ or int]wov54--,ed4 #bji ,or available4--,ed4 #baj ,mr4 ,b9n+ _h ! au?ority ( ,j]ome = say+ ?is4 ,:5 speak+ ( ! ,dead sea or z x is /yl$ 9 ,scripture1 ! ,salt sea1 8 words are ,demque si ,jordanis auctus imbribus pisces illuc influ5s rapu]it /atim mortuntur1 et p+uibus aquis sup]natant4 ,9 f9e1 if ! ,jordan1 :i* runs into x1 %\ld :5 swoll5 ) ra91 c>ry any fi% along ) x1 !y die imm$iately1 & float ^u ! surface ( ! bitum9\s wat]s4 7,hi]on ,comm5t 9 ,ezek4 cap4 xlvii47 ,he also /ates t no liv+ creature ( any description 0 to be f\nd 9 ! ,dead sea4 7,comm5t 9 ,joel cap4 ii47 ,accord+ to ,volney1 cl\ds ( smoke are /ill obs]v$ to issue f ?is lake1 & he repres5ts ! lava & pumice /ones :i* h be5 ?r[n ^u its banks to be likewise indubitable indicators ( ! ag5cy ( fire4 ,! wat] h[ev] ( :at ,milton describes z-- 8,t bitum9\s lake :]e ,sodom dam'd0 --?\gh excessively bitt]1 & s heavy t ! mo/ impetu\s waves c sc>cely ruffle its surface is n[ p]fectly transp>5t4 ,m4 de ,*ateaubri& :o m5tions ?is also in=ms u t he he>d a noise ^u ! lake ab\t midnight1 :i* ! ,be?lehemites :o accompani$ him told him1 proce$$ f legions ( small fi%1 :i* come & leap ab\t on ! %ore4--7,travels1 vol4 #a1 p4 #cig41 ,lond4 #ahab74 ,he adds1 8,m4 ,seetz51 :o is yet travell+ 9 ,arabia1 obs]v$ 9 ! ,dead sea nei!r ! helix nor ! muscle1 b f\nd a few %ell snails40--,ibid4--,ed4 #baa ,t is1 gu>dians4--,ed4 #bab ,or attempt to walk4--,ed4 #bac ,t is gov]n$4 8,mo/ p 9 ! _w are act$ by levity & hum\r40 ,s\?'s ,s]mons4--,ed4 #bad ,t is1 sp>k4--,ed4 #bae ,t is1 set consci5ce aside4--,ed4 #baf ,t is1 coroll>y or consequ5ce4--,ed4 #bag ,( good _s4--,ed4 #bah ,t is1 comp>$ to4--,ed4 #bai ,t is1 disbur!n4--,ed4 #bbj ,t is1 respect+4--,ed4 #bba ,oyes1 7f oyez1 ! old imp]ative ( ! ,fr5* v]b ouir1 to he>7 a ^w us$ by public cri]s1 be=e mak+ _! proclamations4--,ed4 #bbb ,t is1 8pi\s frauds04--,ed4 #bbc ,t is1 sue = y or make _! suit to y4--,ed4 #bbd ,t is1 comp>$ to ^? c4--,ed4 #bbe ,t is1 ! qu>t]4--,ed4 #bbf ,x is unque/ionably a rem>kable fact t ,py?agoras1 "o ( ! mo/ celebrat$ philosoph]s ( antiquity1 repres5t$ ! ,great ,au?or ( all ?+s to be possess$ ( a ?reefold =m 7,cudwor? ,sy/em4 ,intell4 cap4 iv4 p4 #ddf1 ,june #agcc74 ,nor is x less wond]ful1 z a le>n$ writ] has %[n1 t ev5 ! ,*9ese seem to h receiv$1 f ! disp]s$ ,jews1 long be=e ! bir? ( ,*ri/1 "s k ( ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity4 ,bryant's ,philo ,judaeus1 pp4 #bhc-bij4--;,ed4 #bbg ,t is1 a bottom1 or ball ( ?read4--,ed4 #bbh ,t is1 to be manife/$4--,ed4 #bbi ,! ^w furniture _h =m]ly a m v>i$ & ext5sive signification ?an is n[ assign$ to x4 ,! old div9es employ$ x to d5ote ! union ( ! div9e & human natures 9 ! p]son ( ,*ri/1 or ! peculi> prop]ties or qualifications ) :i*1 z ! ,messiah1 he 0 furni%$1 to act 9 ! "* ( our ,m$iator4 8,consid] t ,*ri/'s call+ to ! (fice ( ,m$iator%ip may import ?ree ?+s 8 designation1 8 furniture1 8 inve/iture 9 ! (fice40--,gillespie's ,ark ( ! ,cov5ant1 p4 #agf4 ,lond4 #afgg4--;,ed4 #bcj ,codrus respect+ :om ?is incid5t is record$ 0 ! la/ k+ ( ! ,a!nians4 ,8 subjects f rev]5ce to 8 memory resolv$ t ) him %\ld t]m9ate _! regal =m ( gov]nm5t4--,val4 ,max4 lib4 v4 cap4 #f4 ,j4 ,hi/4 lib4 v4 cap4 #f4--;,ed4 #bca ,t is1 appeal4--,ed4 #bcb 8,:at ,mahomet did1 lies )9 any man's rea*4 ,he 0 au?oriz$ by no miracle1 he 0 c\nt5anc$ by no pr$iction4 ,b :at 0 p]=m$ by ,jesus ,*ri/1 is absolutely above ! p[] & ! imitation ( man4 8,mahomet e/abli%$ himself by slaught]1 ,jesus ,*ri/ by comm&+ u to lay d[n our lives4 ,mahomet1 by =bidd+ 8 law to be read1 ,jesus ,*ri/ by engag+ u to se>* & read4 ,9 a ^w1 ! two designs are 9 all respects s directly opposite t ,mahomet took ! way1 9 human probability to succe$1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 humanly speak+1 to be disappo9t$4 ,& h5ce1 in/ead ( s irrational a conclusion1 z t because ,mahomet succe$$1 ,jesus ,*ri/ might1 9 l mann] h succe$$ be=e1 we ought to inf]1 t s9ce ,mahomet has succe$$1 ,*ri/ianity mu/ inevitably h p]i%$ _h x n be5 f\nd$ & support$ by a p[] altoge!r div9e0 7,pascal's ,?\ghts p4 #ie4 ,lond4 #ahhf74 ,:oev] wi%es to see ?is comp>ison c>ri$ f>!r1 may consult ! ma/]ly s]mons ( ,pr(essor ,:ite1 prea*$ be=e ! ,univ]sity ( ,ox=d at ! ,bampton ,lecture4 ,^! conta9 a view ( ,*ri/ianity & ,mahometanism1 9 _! hi/ory1 _! evid5ce & _! effects pp4 #bbe-dfc4 ,lond4 #agib4--;,ed4 #bcc ,?is 0 ,cyrus1 ! y\ng] son ( ,d>ius ,no?us1 k+ ( ,p]sia1 & ! bro!r ( ,artax]xes4 ,he 0 sla9 9 battle1 :5 fight+ aga9/ 8 own bro!r4 ,plut4 9 ,artax4--,ed4 #bcd ,x has be5 said t ! foll[+ circum/ance l$ ,alex&] to lay claim to a div9e orig94 ,z he ent]$ ! temple ( ,jupit] ,ammon 9 ,libya1 ! high prie/ approa*$ him1 int5d+ to address him z 8 son4 ,b n be+ ma/] ( ! ,greek language1 in/ead ( say+ 1 7paidion7 :i* signifies son he sub/itut$ s = n1 call+ him 7pai dios7 :i* signifies son ( ,jupit]4 7,plot4 9 ,alex474 ,alex&] requir$ 8 soldi]s to address him z ! son ( ,jupit]4 ,?is excit$ ! indignation & contempt ( ,hegelo*us1 "o ( 8 g5]als4 8,d we ackn[l$ge10 he said1 8him to be our k+1 :o refuses to own ,philip to be 8 fa!r8 ,x is all ov] ) u if we c submit to ^! ?+s4 ,he :o dem&s to be ?\ght a ,god 7qui po/ulat deus cr$i7 despises n m5 only1 b likewise ! gods4 ,we h lo/ ,alex&]4 ,we h lo/ our k+4 ,we h enc\nt]$ pride1 n to be endur$ by ! gods1 to :om he equals himself nor by m5 f :om he )draws himself40--,qu9t4 ,curt4 lib4 vi4 cap4 #aa4 ,see also ! spee* ( ,calli/h5es 9 ! pres5ce ( ,alex&] himself4--,arrian lib4 iv4 cap4 #aj4--;,ed4 #bce ,^! are ! words ( ! ,vulgate1 signify+ lit]ally1 t 8grief occupies ! heights ( joy40 ,a humiliat+ tru?1 ak9 to ?is1 is conta9$ 9 "o ( ! maxims ( ,hippocrates3 ,ultimus sanitatis gradus e/ morbo proximus4 8,! highe/ /ate ( heal? is z ne> z possible to disease40--,ed4 #bcf ,! fir/ ( ,francis ,qu>les1 ,emblems ,div9e & ,moral1 is ! picture ( a he>t4 ,a repres5tation ( ! globe cov]s ! :ole ( ! he>t ) ! exception ( ! ?ree angles or corn]s on ea* ( :i* a syllable ( ! ^w ,tri ni tas is impr9t$4 ,frances ,qu>les 0 secret>y to ,ar*bi%op ,u%]4 ,he di$ 9 #afdd4--;,ed4 #bcg ,t is1 slight4--,ed4 #bch ,^! are two adages4 ,! =m] is quot$ by ,cic]o z an anci5t prov]b 9 8 days 7,de ,s5ect4 cap4 iii474 ,! mean+ ( x is1 t1 8equals or p]sons ( ! same age & rank1 flock toge!r40 ,! lit]al mean+ ( ! o!r is 8l take pleasure 9 l40 ,x 7 7 is z old z ! days ( ,ari/otle4--,e?ic4 ,nicom4 lib4 ix4 cap4 #c4--;,ed4 #bci ,t is1 comp\nd4--,ed4 #bdj ,t is1 8! d>kness ( too mu* light04--,ed4 #bda ,t is1 a defect4--,ed4 #bdb ,t is1 g5ius4--,ed4 #bdc ,t is1 :o look ^u a "p or portion ( ! gospel1 z if t 7 ! :ole ( x4--,ed4 #bdd ,a celebrat$ ,engli% prea*]1 :o 0 cotempor>y ) ,b9n+ makes a simil> rem>k3 8,no "q b ^? t h be5 s bold z to d5y t !re 0 a ,god h sometimes be5 mu* afraid !y h be5 9 error1 & h at la/ suspect$ !re 0 a ,god1 :5 "s sudd5 prodigy ha? pres5t$ itself to !m & r\s$ _! fe>s4 ,& :atsoev] s5tim5ts !y might h 9 _! bl9d+ prosp]ity1 !y h _h o!r k9d ( notions 9 !m 9 _! /ormy afflictions1 & l ,jonah's m>9]s1 h be5 ready to cry to him = help1 :om !y disda9$ to own s mu* z 9 be+1 :ile !y swam 9 _! pleasures4 ,! ?\ghts ( a ,deity _c be ext+ui%$1 b !y w revive & ru% ^u a man at lea/ "u "s %>p affliction4 ,amaz+ judgm5ts w make !m "q _! own appreh5sions40 7,*>nock's ,works1 vol4 #a1 p4 #db ,lond4 #afhb74 ,an anci5t hi/orian relates1 conc]n+ ,caligula ! ,emp]or ( ,rome1 ^: lic5ti\sness knew no b\nds1 & :o pr(ess$ ! utmo/ contempt = ! gods ( 8 c\ntry1 t1 :5 x ?und]$1 he 0 accu/om$ f fe> ( ! gods he d]id$1 to %ut 8 eyes1 cov] 8 head1 & ev5 conceal himself "u a b$4--,suet4 9 ,calig4 cap4 #ea ,s5eca de ,ira1 lib4 i1 cap4 #af4--;,ed4 #bde ,t is1 place or /ation4--,ed4 #bdf ,t is1 judge4--,ed4 #bdg ,t is1 to sue =4--,ed4 #bdh ,_m ( ! spee*es & actions ( ,philip1 :o 0 ! fa!r ( ,alex&] ! ,great1 are wor?y ( be+ rememb]$4 ,a collection ( 8 mo/ memorable say+s has be5 made by ,erasmus1 9 8 ,apo!gmata ,opus 7pp4 #bfh-bgi1 ,luteti #aed74 ,! conduct ( ,philip1 9 _m respects h[ev]1 0 v unlike t ( a wise & virtu\s pr9ce4 ,l mank9d 9 g5]al1 ?\gh he 0 rem9d$ daily ( ?is1 he too (t5 =got t he 0 mortal4--,ed4 #bdi ,!re is no fact1 connect$ ) ! hi/ory ( =m] times1 :i* c be m easily prov$ ?an ?is t religi\s sacrifices 7 preval5t ?r\gh\t e "p ( ! ,g5tile _w4 ,animals1 :i* 7 deem$ suitable = sacrifice by "o nation1 might be consid]$ improp] = su* a purpose by ano!r4 ,b 9 ! mo/ remote c\ntries victims ( "o k9d or ano!r1 & n unfrequ5tly human victims 7 se5 ble$+ on ! alt>s ( sup]/ition1 & ) ! dea? ( ^!1 ! idea ( sub/itution1 or ( pres5t+ life = life1 0 almo/ inv>iably connect$4 ,:5 sacrific+ h] victim1 ,ovid makes 8 vot>ess exclaim--8,i l he>t = he>t1 ,i besee* !e1 take entrails = entrails4 ,we give to !e ?is life = a bett] "o0-- ,cor pro corde1 precor1 pro obras sumite fibras4 ,hanc animam vobis pro meliore damus ,fa/ lib4 vi4 v4 #afa ,b 8z ,k5nicot obs]ves f ,delaney1 :atev] practice has obta9$ univ]sally 9 ! _w1 mu/ h obta9$ f "s dictate ( reason1 or "s dem& ( nature1 or "s pr9ciple ( int]e/1 or else f "s p[]ful influ5ce or injunction ( "s ,be+ ( univ]sal au?ority4 ,n[ ! practice ( animal sacrifice did n obta9 f reason1 = no reasonable notions ( ,god c\ld tea* m5 t he c\ld delight 9 blood1 or 9 ! fat ( sla9 bea/s4 ,nor w any man say1 t we h any natural in/9ct to gratify1 9 spill+ ! blood ( an innoc5t creature4 ,nor c\ld !re be any temptation f appetite to d ?is 9 ^? ages1 :5 ! :ole sacrifice 0 consum$ by fire2 or :51 if x 0 n1 yet m5 :olly ab/a9$ f fle%2 & consequ5tly ?is practice did n owe its orig9 to any pr9ciple ( int]e/4 ,nay1 s f> f any ?+ ( ?is1 t ! de/ruction ( innoc5t & useful creatures is evid5tly aga9/ nature1 aga9/ reason1 & aga9/ int]e/1 & !re=e mu/ be f\nd$ 9 an au?ority1 ^: influ5ce 0 z p[]ful z ! practice 0 univ]sal & t c\ld be none b ! au?ority ( ,god1 ! sov]eign ( ! _w2 or ( ,adam1 ! f\nd] ( ! human race4 ,if x be said ( ,adam1 ! "q /ill rema9s1 :at motive det]m9$ him to ! practice8 ,x c\ld n be nature1 reason1 or int]e/1 z has be5 already %[n1 x mu/ !re=e h be5 ! au?ority ( 8 ,sov]eign1 & _h ,adam enjo9$ x to 8 po/]ity1 x is n to be imag9$ t !y w\ld h obey$ him 9 s extraord9>y & exp5sive a rite1 f any o!r motive ?an ! comm& ( ,god4 ,if x be urg$1 t sup]/itions prevail unacc\ntably 9 ! _w1 x may be answ]$1 t all sup]/ition has its orig9 9 true religion2 all sup]/ition is an abuse2 & all abuse supposes a "r & prop] use4 ,& if ?is be ! case 9 sup]/iti\s practices t are ( less] mom5t & ext5t1 :at %all be said ( a practice exi/+ ?r\gh all ages1 & p]vad+ e nation8--,see ,k5nic1 ,two ,diss4 pp4 #baj1 #baa & ,rev4 ,exam4 ,diss4 #h p4 #he-hi40 ,magee on ! ,atonem5t1 vol4 ii4 "p i4 pp4 #bg-bi4--;,ed4 #bej ,t is1 re/ra94--,ed4 #bea ,see note page #if4 #beb ,lucius ,c9na 0 ! gr&son ( ,pompey ! ,great4 ,x 0 ?r\gh ! int]cession ( ,livia1 ! wife ( ,augu/us1 t ,c9na 0 p>don$4 8,d0 said %e to ,augu/us1 8:at physicians are accu/om$ to d1 :o1 :5 ! rem$ies !y h employ$ d n succe$1 try o!rs :i* are entirely diff]5t4 ,y h done no good by sev]ity--,try n[ ! effect ( clem5cy4 ,=give ,lucius ,c9na4 ,n[ t he has be5 discov]$1 he _c injure y1 b he c advance y\r reputation0--,s5eca de ,clem4 lib4 i4--,ed4 #bec ,language ( ?is description 0 9 common use ) ! ,ant9omians ( ! "t1 z may be se5 9 ,edw>ds' ,gangrna 7,"p ,fir/1 p4 #bb1 ,lond4 #afdf74 ,gatak]'s ,ant9omiania ,discov]$ & ,confut$1 7pp4 #ah1 #ai1 ,lond4 #afeb7 & o!r simil> works writt5 ab\t ?is p]iod4--,ed4 #bed ,h[ inconsi/5t is ?is maxim ( ,ma*iavel ) ! semblance ev5 ( ,*ri/ian integrity6 ,pascal1 h[ev]1 has suppli$ u ) ample pro(s n only f ! books ( ! ,jesuits b f _! public ,!ses1 t !y hold x to be p]fectly ju/ifiable to calumniate _! enemies or to *>ge !m ) crimes ( :i* !y "k !m to be innoc5t4 ,he decl>es t ?is doctr9e is s g5]ally receiv$ by !m 7si con/ante17 t %\ld a man d>e to oppose x1 he w\ld be treat$ by !m z a fool1--,les ,prov9ciales tome troisieme qu9zieme lettre4--,ed4 #bee ,! philosophy ( ,ari/otle 0 call$ ar*itectonica 771 p]ta9+ to build+1 f a lead]1 & an artific]71 z if e k9d ( k _h be5 r5d]$ subs]vi5t to x4--,ed4 #bef ,t is1 arts or sci5ces4--,ed4 #beg ,! ,records ( ! ,presbyt]y ( ,glasg[ %[1 t ?is ,fa/ 0 appo9t$ by ! commission ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly4 8,! commissi\n ( ! ,g5]all ,assemblie1 upone ! #be day ( ,june #afej did emit ane seasonable w>n+ conc]n+ ! pres5t dang]is & dewties unto all ! memb]is ( ! kirk4 ,to draw neir to ,god1 to murne = ?air ay9 iniquiteis1 & = all ! synnes1 prophanitie1 & bakslyd+es ( ! l&1 to /udie to mak peace ) ,god 9 ,cry/ ,jesus1 to se>*e & try our wayis & to return spe$ilie to ! ,"l1 & to lift up our h>tis ) our h&is to ,god 9 ! heav9es1 t he may spair & save 8 pepill1 t ?ai be n a prey to ! enymie10 c4 7,nicol's ,di>y ( ,public ,transactions 9 ,scotl&1 p4 #ag4 ,pr9t$ by ,bannatyne ,club1 ,ed94 #ahcf74 ,on ! #bh? ( ,june1 a copy ( ?is w>n+ 0 pres5t$ to ! ,scotti% p>liam5t1 :o ?ank$ ! commission ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly = x1 & reque/$ !m to delay ! pr9t+ ( x = a few days1 t x might be accompani$ ) a ,decl>ation f !m suit$ to ! exi/+ crisis 7,sir ,james ,balf\r's ,annals ( ,scotl&1 vol4 iv4 p4 #fc474 ,:5 ! ,presbyt]y ( ,glasg[ met on ! #ca/ ( ,july1 #afej1 8! bre?r5e t w] pres5t declair$ t yei _h keepit ! fa/1 t yei _h read ! w>n+0 7,presb4 ,rec74 ,see also ,lamont's ,di>y1 #g? ,july #afej4 ,! appo9tm5t ( ,fa/s to be obs]v$ on ! ,"l's day1 0 at a subsequ5t p]iod disapprov$ ( by ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&4 8,albeit by ! treatise ( fa/+ emitt$ by ! ,assembly #be ,decemb]1 #aefe1 ! ,sundays 7 appo9t$ = "s fa/s z be+ = ! great] ease ( ! p1 & s9ce by ! la/ act ( ,assembly #afdf1 a fa/ is appo9t$ on ! ,sabba? next except "o prec$+ ! !n foll[+ ,g5]al ,assembly1 yet see+ ! "w to be p]=m$ on ! fir/ day ( ! week is1 by div9e in/itution1 already det]m9$1 we ought to set ab\t x exactly1 :i* we all ackn[l$ge to be a ?anksgiv+ & n a fa/4 ,extraord9>y duties are n to int]f]e ) ! ord9>y1 nor is "o duty to %uffle out ano!r4 ,if ei!r %\ld be all[$1 x w\ld look some:at l ! rev]se ( r$eem+ ! "t1 = !reby dilig5ce is r dim9i%$ ?an d\bl$ 9 ! s]vice ( ,god40--,ov]tures ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly1 #agje4--;,ed4 #beh 8,! ab/95ce is comm&$ to be f ,sat]day at eight ( ! clock at night1 till ,sonday eftir ! ex]cise at eftir noone1 t is1 aft] five ( ! clock4 ,& !n onlie bread & dr9k to be us$1 & t ) great sobrietie1 t ! bodie crav+ necess>ie food1 ! s\l may be provok$ e>ne/ly to crave ( ,god1 t :i* x mo/ neide?1 t is m]cie = our =m] un?ankfulnes1 & ! assi/ance ( 8 holie _s 9 tyme to cum40 7,! ,ourd\re & ,doctr9e ( ! ,g5]al ,fa/1 set d[n by ,john ,knox1 & ,john ,craig1 at ! ,appoyntm5t ( ! ,assemblie 9 ! ye> #aefe1 ,apud4 ,dunlop's ,confessions1 vol4 ii4 p4 #fhf47 ,?is ,ord] 0 aft]w>ds obs]v$ 9 all ! fa/s appo9t$ by ! ,g5]al ,assembly4 7,id4 p4 #fii47--;,ed4 #bei ,t is1 8,nor does ,god please all1 :5 he s5ds ra940--,ed4 #bfj ,t is1 p>ts4--,ed4 #bfa ,! army ( ! ,commonweal? 0 n[ on its m>* t[>ds ,scotl&1 "u ! comm& ( ,cromwell1 :o _h be5 appo9t$ by ! ,engli% p>liam5t capta9 g5]al ( _! =ces4 ,b ! hopes ( ! p ( ,scotl& _h be5 reviv$ by ! arrival ( ,*>les ,,ii4 f ,br$a1 ab\t a =tnight be=e ?is1 :o1 at ! m\? ( ! riv] ,spey1 be=e he l&$1 _h sign$ ! national cov5ant1 & also ! solemn league & cov5ant1 ?\gh ! commission appo9t$ to receive 8 subscription appe>1 on too good gr\nds1 to h suspect$ 8 s9c]ity 7,sir ,edw>d ,walk]'s ,hi/4 ,disc41 p4 #aeh4 ,life ( ,rev4 ,j4 ,liv+/on1 writt5 by himself1 p4 #ea4 ,glasg4 #aged47 ,a lett]1 address$ by ,*>les to ! ,committee ( ,e/ates1 imm$iately aft] ! battle ( ,dunb>1 & dat$ ,p]?1 #ab ,septemb]1 #afej1 conta9s ! foll[+ passage3 8,wee _c b ackn[l$ge t ! /roke & tryall is v h>de to be borne1 & w\ld be impossible = u & y1 9 humane /r5g?1 b 9 ! ,"l's wee are bold & confid5t1 :oe ha? always def5d$ ?is anci5t k+dome1 & transmitt$ ! gov]nem5t ( x ^u u f s _m wor?y pr$ecessors1 :oe 9 ! lyke difficulties h n fa9t$1 & !y _h only ! honor & civill lib]ties ( ! l& to def5d1 b wee h ) y\r religion1 ! gospel1 & ! cov5ant1 aga9/ :i* ,hell %all n prevaile1 mu* lesse a numb] ( secta9s /irr$ up by x4 ,wee ackn[l$ge1 t :at ha? befall5 is j f ,god = our s9ns1 & ^? ( our h\se1 & ! :ole l&1 & all ! families 9 x1 h lykewise help$ to pull d[ne ! judgem5t1 & to k9dle ?is fi]ce wra?4 ,wee %all /rive to be humbl$1 t ! ,"l may be appeas$1 & t he may returne to ! ?\s&s ( 8 p1 & com=t u accord+ to ! days wee h be5e afflict$1 & ! ye>es t wee h se5e4 ,y are go+1 y sat1 ^u ! deuites1 = returne ( ! afflict$ l&1 7y d well to d soe17 & to try ! in/rum5tall causes & occasions ( ! disa/] & surpressal4 ,looke n too mu* ^u second causes1 ! pryme & orig9all1 & only cause1 is ,god's j displeasure3 = ! causes ( defeats 9 armys1 !y are h>d] to be f\nd out ?an 9 any o!r ( ! actions ( m51 a ^w1 a s\nd1 ! moov+ or remoov+ ( any body or squadron1 may be1 & h beane1 ! causes ( ! losse ( battles1 & h[ (t5 h pannicke fe>es seaz$ ^u !m1 t nev] any gr\nd or resone c\ld be giv5 =8 ,lay n ! fault ^u ?is or t1 com+ d\ne1 or n /a+ ^u a gr\nd ( advantage1 or ^u ?is p]son or ! o!r4 ,t is ! wor/ way ( all1 = no?+ devid$ nor discord c /& or prosp]1 b lea/e ( all ane army2 any ?+ ( t k9de is ! soda9e ru9e ( x4 ,^u any o!r con/itution x w n worke s soone4 ,!re=e wee intreete & *>ge y1 z ye fe>e ,god1 love 8 cause 9 y\r h&s1 h affection to y\r c\ntrie1 or respect to u1 t y w rememb]1 y are bre?r5 9 a cov5ant1 & t y n[ /& up & joyne toge!r z "o man = religion1 y\r c\ntrie1 y\r wives1 *ildr51 lib]ties1 & u1 z y\r pr$ecessors h done 9 _! difficulties 9 _! g5]ations4 ,wee %all z will+ly z any ( !m be ready to haz>de our lyfe 7nay to lay x d[n7 ) y = ,god1 ! cov5ant1 & ! honor & fre$om ( ?is hi!rto unconqu]$ kyngdome1 ) any h&ful y h toge!r1 or :5 x %all be ?\ght conv5i5t40 7,?urloe's ,/ate ,pap]s1 vol4 i4 p4 #afc47 ,! gross hypocrisy ( ,*>les1 9 putt+ 8 "n to a lett] conta9+ s5tim5ts l ^!1 & ?us excit+ false expectations 9 ! m9ds ( 8 cr$ul\s subjects1 mu/ be app>5t to all :o are acqua9t$ ) 8 subsequ5t hi/ory4--,ed4 #bfb ,! n>rative ( ,hume pres5ts an affect+ po/ure ( ! cruelties p]petrat$ at ! "t ( ! ,iri% insurrection & massacre4 7,hi/4 ( ,eng4 vol4 iv4 pp4 #cfa-cff1 ,lond4 #ahbe74 ,x is said t 8#bjj1jjj ,prote/ants 9 two mon?s space1 7 murd]$1 & _m by exquisite torm5ts1 & _m m 7 despoil$ ( all _! worldly =tunes40 7,may's ,brev>y1 p4 #cc4 ,fir/ pr9t$ 9 ! ye> #afee4 ,repr9t$ ,london #ahac74 ,= sev]al ye>s aft] ?is p]iod1 ,irel& 0 laid wa/e by cont5d+ armies & by ! wild rage ( ! native inhabitants4--,ed4 #bfc ,a ref]5ce to ?is passage may be se5 9 ! ,life ( ! ,au?or prefix$ to ! ,"w4--,ed4 #bfd ,t is1 comp5sat$4--,ed4 #bfe ,:5 ! national cov5ant 0 fir/ subscrib$ by ,k+ ,james & 8 h\sehold1 & by p]sons ( all ranks1 9 ! ye> #aeha1 a numb] ( ,jesuits & popi% prie/s _h unexpect$ly made _! appe>ance 9 ! c\ntry4 ,v>i\s disp5sations f ! ,pope likewise _h be5 int]cept$1 :]eby ! ,ca?olics 7 p]mitt$ to promise1 swe>1 subscribe1 & d :at else %\ld be requir$ ( !m1 s z 9 m9d !y cont9u$ firm1 & did use _! dilig5ce to advance 9 secret ! ,roman fai?4 ,^! disp5sations1 says ,ar*bi%op ,spotswood1 8be+ %[$ to ! k+1 he caus$ 8 m9i/]1 ,mr ,john ,craig1 =m a %ort confession ( fai?1 :]e9 all ! corruptions ( ,rome1 z well 9 doctr9e z outw>d rites1 7 p>ticul>ly abjur$ & a clause ins]t$ 7because ( ^! disp5sations7 by :i* ! subscrib]s did call ,god to witness t 9 _! m9ds & he>ts !y did fully agree to ! said confession1 & did n feign or dissemble 9 any sort4 ,?is confession or cov5ant ! k+1 = an example to o!rs1 did publicly swe> & subscribe2 ! l 0 done by ! :ole c\ncil & c\rt40 7,hi/4 ( ,*4 ( ,scotl&1 pp4 #cjh1 #cji74 ,by an ord9ance ( c\ncil & at ! desire ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly1 ! national cov5ant1 along ) a ,bond = ! ma9t5ance ( ! true religion1 & ! safety ( ! k+'s p]son & gov]nm5t1 0 aga9 subscrib$ by p]sons ( all ranks 9 ! ye> #aeij4 ,?is ,bond _h be5 previ\sly ent]$ into & sign$ by 8 maje/y1 & v>i\s m5 ( rank & /ation 9 ! k+dom1 9 anticipation ( ! ?reat5$ ,spani% invasion1 & z a c\nt] association to ! ,holy ,league1 :i* _h be5 =m$ by ! mo/ p[]ful popi% pr9ces 9 ,europe ) a view to extirpate ! re=m$ religion4 ,:5 ! national cov5ant 0 r5ew$ 9 #afch1 & once m subscrib$ by all classes ( ! community1 ! ,bond :i* accompani$ x 0 alt]$ to suit ! circum/ances ( ! times4 ,x express$ a solemn det]m9ation on ! "p ( ^? :o subscrib$ x to aim at 8a p]sonal re=mation10 z well z a resolution to )hold _! sanction f ! late innovations 9 religion1 8till !y be tri$ & all[$ 9 free ,assemblies1 & 9 ,p>liam5ts40 ,^! are ! words--8,& because we _c look = a bless+ f ,god ^u our proce$+s1 except ) our pr(ession & subscription we jo9 su* a life & conv]sation z beseeme? ,*ri/ians :o h r5ew$ _! cov5ant ) ,god4 ,we !re=e fai?fully promise = ourselves1 our foll[]s1 & all o!rs "u u1 bo? 9 public1 & 9 our p>ticul> families & p]sonal c>riage1 to endeav\r to keep ourselves )9 ! b\nds ( ,*ri/ian lib]ty1 & to be good examples to o!rs ( all godl9ess1 sob]ness1 & righte\sness1 & ( e duty we owe to ,god & man0 7,dunlop's ,confessions vol4 ,,ii41 p4 #acf474 ,! foll[+ correspond+ clause is conta9$ 9 ! ,solemn ,league & ,cov5ant1 :i* 0 ratifi$ by ! p>liam5ts bo? ( ,engl& & ,scotl&1 & subscrib$ g5]ally by ! p ( bo? k+doms 9 #afdc1 & r5ew$ 9 ,scotl& 9 #afdh4--8;,& because ^! k+doms are guilty ( _m s9s & provocations aga9/ ,god1 & 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/1 z is too manife/ by our pres5t di/resses & dang]s1 ! fruits !re(1 we pr(ess & decl>e be=e ,god & ! _w1 our unfeign$ desire to be humbl$ = our own s9s1 & = ! s9s ( ^! k+doms1 especially t we h n1 z we ought1 valu$ ! ine/imable b5efit ( ! gospel2 t we h n lab\r$ = ! purity & p[] !re(1 & t we h n endeav\r$ to receive ,*ri/ 9 our he>ts1 nor to walk wor?y ( him 9 our lives1 :i* are ! causes ( o!r s9s & transgressions s mu* ab\nd+ among u1 & our true & unfeign$ purpose1 desire1 & endeav\r = ourselves1 & all o!rs "u our p[] & *>ge1 bo? 9 public & 9 private1 9 all duties we owe to ,god & to man1 to am5d our lives1 & ea* "o to g be=e ano!r 9 ! example ( a real re=mation1 t ! ,"l may turn away 8 wra? & heavy indignation1 & e/abli% ^! *ur*es & k+doms 9 tru? & peace40--,ed4 #bff ,nemo rep5te fuit turpissimus--,juv4 ,sat4 ,,ii4 v4 #hc4 #bfg ,num4 xxiii4 #ba4--;,ed4 #bfh ,j]4 l4 #bj4--;,ed4 #bfi 8,ab\t ! "t ( ! fir/ r5ew+ ( ! cov5ant1 !re 0 a s5sible *ange to ! bett] 9 m5's c>riage & conv]sation1 mo/ ( all ^? :o jo9$ 9 oppos+ ! defection n only re=m+ !mselves f common & gross s9s su* z drunk5ness1 uncleanness1 swe>+1 pr(an+ ! ,"l's day1 slight+ ( ! ord9ances1 self seek+1 covet\sness1 oppression1 c41 b giv+ !mselves to ! duties ( religion & righte\sness1 su* z sobriety1 edify+ disc\rse1 *a/e behavi\r1 hall[+ ( ! ,"l's day1 dilig5t seek+ ( ! ,"l 9 secret & 9 _! families1 att5d+ on ! prea*+ ( ! ^w z (t5 z opportunity is (f]$1 lib]ality1 love1 *>ity "o t[>d ano!r1 a public _s & zeal = ,god4 ,b all ^! ?+s are n[ decay$ 9 _m & !y are aga9 gr[n z ill if n worse ?an be=e40 ,causes ( ! ,"l's ,wra? aga9/ ,scotl&4 pp4 #dh1 #di4 ,pr9t$ 9 ! ye> #afec4--;,ed4 #bgj ,mu* less4--,ed4 #bga ,an inf]5ce unfav\rable to ! religi\s "* ( ! c\ntrym5 ( ,b9n+1 has be5 too ha/ily drawn f ?is & "s o!r passages 9 8 works4 7,orme's ,mem4 ( ,dr4 ,ow51 p4 #abi74 ,! late ,dr ,m',crie obs]v$1 t ?is 0 l 8! attempts ( popi% writ]s to prove ! ,re=mation a ,de=mation1 by cull+ quotations f ! s]mons ( su* ,prote/ant prea*]s z inveigh$ mo/ freely aga9/ prevail+ vices40 7,*ri/4 ,in/4 vol4 xx4 p4 #fbd74 ,9 ! 8,repres5tation1 ,propositions1 & ,prote/ations10 h[ev]1 8( div]s ,m9i/]s1 ,eld]s1 & ,pr(essors10 pr9t$ 9 ! ye> #afeb1 & probably ab\t ! "t ?is s]mon 0 prea*$1 x is affirm$1 t ! religi\s aspect ( ! c\ntry _h und]gone an unhappy *ange1 9 ! c\rse ( ! two prec$+ ye>s4 8,if we look back10 x is said1 p4 #c 8to t :i* we h already atta9$ ( ! "w ( ,re=mation1 7not)/&+ our %ort-com+ 9 ! p[] & practice ( godl9ess17 :at purity 0 !re ( wor%ip1 :at s\ndness ( doctr9e1 unity ( fai?ful pa/ors1 ord] & au?ority ( assemblies1 :at endeav\rs = promot+ ! p[] ( godl9ess1 = purg+ ( ! m9i/ry1 judicatories & armies1 & = employ+ su* 9 places ( p[] & tru/ z 7 ( con/ant integrity & good affection to ! cause1 & ( blameless conv]sation8 ,& aga91 if we consid] h[ 9 place ( ^!1 )9 ^! two ye>s1 h succe$$1 = unity1 division1 = ord]1 confusion1 = purity ( wor%ip1 outw>d contempt2 = ! p[] ( godl9ess1 a!ism & pr(an5ess2 = purg+ ( ! m9i/ry1 judicatories & armies1 s9ful mixtures2 = zeal1 lukew>mness & tol]ation1--x is too palpable t we are f> gone on 9 ! way ( decl9+1 hav+ lo/ mu* ( t :i* we _h atta9$1 & t :i* rema9s be+ ready to die40--,ed4 #bgb ,! au?or & ! o!r prote/]s disapprov$ n only ( ! proce$+s ( ! civil & ecclesia/ical judicatures1 b ( ! composition ( ^! c\rts1 aft] ! act ( classes _h be5 resc9d$ on ! #cj? ( ,may1 #afea4 ,9 consequ5ce ( ! repeal ( ?is act1 !y :o1 on acc\nt ( :at 0 9 ! language ( ! times call$ malignancy1 _h =m]ly be5 exclud$ f _! places 9 ! ,scotti% p>liam5t1 7 all[$ to take possession ( _! seats1 by sign+ a bond1 ! t]ms ( :i* ! p>liam5t prescrib$4 ,?is ! prote/]s consid]$ to be wrong z a matt] bo? ( policy & pr9ciple4 ,!y likewise decl>$ ! assembly1 :i* 9 ,july1 #afea1 met at ,/4 ,&rews1 & aft]w>ds adj\rn$ to ,dundee1 & also t :i* 0 held 9 ,ed9burgh1 9 ,july1 #afeb1 to be 8unlawful & corrupt10 add+1 t 8al?\gh ) ! r5ew+ ( ! national cov5ant1 & ) ! ca/+ out ( prelates1 & ! corruptions introduc$ by !m1 ! ,"l 0 graci\sly pleas$ to give rep5tance to n a few :o 7 involv$ 9 t defection2 yet1 s9ce t "t1 !re ha? always rema9$ a corrupt p>ty ( insuffici5t1 sc&al\s1 & ill-affect$ m9i/]s 9 ! kirk1 enemies to ! p[] ( godl9ess1 & ob/ructors to ! "w ( re=mation1 444 t p>ty p]ceiv+ t !y 7 n able to endure trial 9 a "t ( re=mation & purg+1 began ! la/ ye> to lift up _! heads1 & speak a language ( _! own10 c4 7,repres5tation1 ut supra1 pp4 #aa1 #ab74 ,! prote/]s1 moreov]1 are f\nd compla9+ at ?is p]iod1 8h[ graci\s & well qualifi$ eld]s are remov$ & kept out f *ur* judicatories1 & ignorant & pr(ane p]sons br\ght 91 & m endeav\r$ to be br\ght 9 9 _! room1 h[ gift$ & graci\s "y m5 are deb>r$ f ent]+ into ! m9i/ry1 & a door is op5$ to o!rs1 :]e( "s are loose & pr(ane1 & _m are ignorant & /rang]s to ! "w ( ! ,"l ^u _! own he>ts40--,lett] f ,prote/]s1 subscrib$ 9 ! "n ( _m m9i/]s1 c4 met at ,ed9burgh1 #ag? ( ,m>* #afec1 by ,mr4 ,&rew ,cant1 p4 #f4 ,see :at is said 9 reply to ?is1 9 8,! ,ass]tor's ,answ]10 pr9t$ 9 ! same ye>1 p4 #ah4--;,ed4 #bgc ,ackn[l$ge4--,ed4 #bgd ,see note1 page #abf4--;,ed4 #bge ,recognise4--,ed4 #bgf ,t is1 g5ius or +5uity 7f +5ium1 ,lat47 8,b gif corporall do? be comm\n to all4 ,:y w ye jeop>de to lois et]nall life to es*ap t :i* nei!r ry*e nor pure1 nei!r wise nor ignorant1 pr\d ( /omoke nor febill ( corage1 & f9ally1 no e>?lie creature by no craft or eng9e ( man1 did ev] avoid80 ,lett] ( ,john ,knox f ,dieppe4--,ed4 #bgg ,t is1 8,he :o cries up 8 desc5t boa/s ( t :i* is ano!r's40--,ed4 #bgh ,mu* less4--,ed4 #bgi ,?is is a lit]al translation ( a ,greek prov]b :i* is quot$ by ,aulus ,gellius 7,noct4 ,att4 lib4 xiii4 cap4 #ag7 & :i* has be5 r5d]$ into ,lat9 ?us3--,multa cadunt int] calicem labrumque supremum4--,ed4 #bhj ,diod4 ,sic4 ,bibl4 lib4 i4 p4 #fh4 ,v5it ad occasum1 mun lique extrema ,seso/ris1 ,et ,ph>ios currus regum c]vicibus egit4 ,lucan lib4 x4 v]4 #bgf4 ,! f>!/ we/ our great ,seso/ris saw1 ,:il/ captive k+s did 8 pr\d *>iot draw4 ,may's ,translation4 ,seso/ris 0 s mu* affect$ & humbl$1 by ! delicate appeal ( ! enslav$ mon>*1 t he imm$iately comm&$ him1 & ! o!r unhappy k+s :o 7 h>ness$ to 8 c>1 to be remov$ f x4--,!ophylact ,hi/4 ,maurit4 lib4 vi4 *ap4 ii4 ,joan ,tzetz4 ,hi/4 ,*ibad4 iii4 #fi4--;,ed4 #bha ,see note page #ih4--;,ed4 #bhb ,he>1 ,o heav5s & give e>1 ,o e>?4 v]4 #b4--;,ed4 #bhc ,regret1 or accusation4--,ed4 #bhd ,agreeably to ! c\rse ( discipl9e 9 =m] ages1 7,hook]'s ,eccl4 ,pol4 vol4 iii4 p4 #ae17 !y :o _h be5 convict$ ( any gross crime 7 requir$ by ! ,fir/ ,book ( ,discipl9e1 7*ap4 ix47 & by subsequ5t enactm5ts ( ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&1 to confess _! s9 9 ! he>+ ( ! :ole congregation4 ,! same ?+ 0 requir$ ( del9qu5ts by ! canons ( ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&4 ,dr4 ,grey1 9 8 ,imp>tial ,exam9ation ( ,neale's ,hi/ory ( ! ,puritans1 7,app4 pp4 #fb-fh17 has1 f orig9al docum5ts :i* 7 9 8 own possession1 furni%$ u ) v>i\s =ms1 accord+ to :i*1 t[>ds ! end ( ! sixte5? c5tury1 (f5d]s 7 appo9t$ to make _! confession1 9 diff]5t p>ts ( ,engl&1 9 _! respective p>i%-*ur*es4 ,! dues :i*1 9 cases ( sc&al1 7 exact$ by ! ecclesia/ical c\rts ( ,scotl&1 7 impos$ & def9$ by acts ( p>liam5t4 ,p[] to levy ^! 0 giv5 to ju/ices ( ! peace1 :o 7 frequ5tly memb]s ( ! kirk session1 or p>o*ial consi/ory ( _! di/rict4 ,9 ! ye> #afdh1 ! ,g5]al ,assembly 8recomm5d$ to e congregation1 to make use ( ! #i? act ( ! p>liam5t #afde1 at ,p]?1 = hav+ magi/rates & ju/ices 9 e congregation40 7,rec4 ( ,kirk ( ,scot4 p4 #eaa1 ,edn4 #ahci47 ,x 0 9 ?is way1 x w\ld seem1 or f eld]s act+ bo? 9 a civil & 9 an ecclesia/ical capacity1 t ! practice ( exact+ f9es by kirk sessions arose & 0 cont9u$4 8,y object t our *ur* sessions did exact f9es4 ,b if y consid]1 t ^! f9es1 :i* y m5tion1 are p>ticul>ly impos$ & det]m9$ by /atute1 & !reby appo9t$ to be appli$ to pi\s uses1 & !re=e ! dem&+ & uplift+ !re( only1 z well = ! m summ>y & effectual re/ra9t ( s91 z = ! end :]eto !y are de/9$1 is 9 use to be ex]cis$ by kirk sessions1 or r by _! (fic]s & beadles 9 defici5cy ( ! magi/rate1 ?is y\r scruple mu/ quickly cease40 8,! ,true ,non-,con=mi/10 p4 #ee1 pr9t$ abroad 9 ! ye> #afga4--;,ed4 #bhe ,see ,note1 page #cge4--;,ed4 #bhf ,?is passage is quot$ 9 ! ,life ( ! ,au?or4--,ed4 #bhg ,t is1 ! p]sons :o prescribe or appo9t x4--,ed4 #bhh 8,! long] ,i live 9 ! _w ! less fond am ,i ( t div9ity t /& ^u quirks & subtilties4 ,:at %\ld drive u ^u det]m9+ :e!r fai? or rep5tance goes fir/8 ,:at valuable ends or purposes 9 religion c x s]ve to promote8 ,:at edification c x give to an audi5ce to dispute le>n$ly ab\t a po9t ( ?is nature8444 ,i _c b he>tily approve :at ,mr ,rob]t ,blair1 an em95t light ( ?is *ur* n[ 9 glory1 said ^u ! "q 9 h&4 ,he told 8 p f ! pulpit1 t x 0 a v ne$less "o4 ',tis j 7said he17 z if y %\ld ask me1 :5 we are to walk1 :i* foot %\ld we lift fir/4 ,if we %\ld walk to purpose we mu/ make use ( bo? limbs2 & s despat*$ ! ?orny "q4 ,i wi% we may all imitate ! wisdom ( t great & good man4 ,is x n suffici5t = u to decl>e t bo? are necess>y1 )\t det]m9+ ! nice po9t ( priority & po/]ority80 7,essay on ,gospel & ,legal ,prea*+1 by a ,m9i/] ( ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&1 pp4 #bb1 #bc4 ,ed94 #agbc47 8,mr4 ,rob]t ,blair1 born 9 ,irv9e1 0 fir/ a ,reg5t 9 ! ,college ( ,glasg[1 at :i* "t he 0 lic5s$ to prea* ! gospel1 & 0 f ! beg9n+ zeal\s = tru? & piety40 7,liv+/on's ,memorable ,*>act]i/ics1 p4 #gc7 ,mr4 ,blair di$ 9 #afff 9 ! #gc;d ye> ( 8 age4 7,see ,memoirs ( ! ,life ( ,mr4 ,rob]t ,blair1 ! fir/ "p writt5 by himself1 p4 #abh1 ,ed94 #aged47 ,mr4 ,james ,durham1 ,m9i/] ( ! ,high ,*ur* ( ,glasg[1 a %ort "t be=e 8 dea?1 intru/$ to him ! publication ( 8 8,dy+ ,man's ,te/am5t to ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&1 or a ,treatise conc]n+ ,sc&al10 to :i* ,mr4 ,blair wrote a preface4 ,pr9cipal ,baillie gives ?is acc\nt ( ,blair1 8,truly1 ,i be> t man record t 9 all 8 ,engli% voyages1 9 _m passages ( ! ,assembly1 private & public1 he contribut$ z mu* to ! pacify+ ( our diff]5ces z any1 & mu* m ?an _m40 ,j\rnals & ,lett]s1 vol4 i4 p4 #cjf4--;,ed4 #bhi ,or1 s9 itself4--,ed4 #bij ,t is1 p[] ( p]suasion4--,ed4 #bia ,?is is ! ^w 9 ! fir/ ,edition4 ,x w\ld seem to h be5 sub/itut$ = arrive4--,ed4 #bib ,t is1 unless y please4--,ed4 #bic ,a prov]b1 :i* signifies t consci5ce does n deceive1 & t its te/imony is z ov]:elm+ z t ( a ?\s& witnesses--,qu9til ,in/ ,orator lib4 v4 *ap4 xi4--,ed4 #bid ,t is1 n to w4--,ed4 #bie ,see ,note1 page #if4 ,si vis cadem semp] vella1 v]a oportet velis4--8,if y are desir\s to h always simil> wi%es1 x is necess>y t y %\ld wi% = ?+s t are prop]40 ,s5ec4 ,epi/4 xcv4--,ed4 #bif ,t is1 laid op5 or expla9$4--,ed4 #big ,dispone is a ,scots law expression4 ,x signifies to convey a "r or prop]ty to ano!r4--,ed4 #bih ,see3 ,non b5e conv5iunt1 nec 9 una s$e morantur1 ,maje/us et amor4 ,ovid4 ,met4 lib4 ii4 v4 #hdf4--;,ed4 #bii ,! "n ,immanuel signifies1 ,god ) u4 ,immelanu signifies1 we ) ,god4--,ed4 #cjj ,! ,goel 771 or ne>e/ k9sman1 01 by ! ,mosaic law1 entitl$ n only to r$eem a =feit$ inh]itance1 b to av5ge ! blood ( any ( ! family1 by slay+ ! murd]]1 if he f\nd him out ( a city ( refuge4 ,he 0 !re=e call$ ! r$eem]1 or 8av5g] ( blood10 ,jo%4 xx4 #c4--;,ed4 #cja ,! ^w d5otes ! price ( r$emption1 or t :i* is giv5 to pur*ase ! fre$om ( ^? :o are 9 a /ate ( captivity4 8,ev5 z ! ,son ( man came n to be m9i/]$ to b to m9i/]1 & to give 8 life a ransom 77 = _m0 7,matt4 xx4 #bh1 ,m>k x4 #de74 is b once us$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,its gratification is a c\nt]-price1 or ! ransom t is paid :5 ! life or p]son ( "o is giv5 = t ( ano!r4 8,= !re is b "o ,god & "o m$iator betwe5 ,god & m51 ! man ,*ri/ ,jesus1 :o gave himself a ransom 77 = all10 #a ,tim4 ii4 #e1 #f4 ,vide ,leigh's ,critica ,sacra4--,ed4 #cjb ,t is1 propos$4--,ed4 #cjc ,t is1 h[ev]4--,ed4 #cjd ,v]se #f4--;,ed4 #cje ,t is1 place x ^u ,god or *>ge him ) x4--,ed4 #cjf ,t is1 adorn$ itself4--,ed4 #cjg ,scottice = ?an4--,ed4 #cjh ,!re is "s obscurity 9 ?is s5t5ce4 ,! s5tim5t t is express$1 h[ev]1 seems to be ?is3--,mu* love to a p>ticul> object makes ! act ( seek+ or pray+ = x to be lov$ m4--,ed4 #cji ,t is1 an e>ne/ 7arrha ,lat474--,ed4 #caj ,yule is a "n t is /ill appli$ to ,*ri/mas1 9 ! ,nor!rn p>ts ( ,engl& z well z 9 ,scotl&4 8,?is "n 0 orig9ally giv5 to ! great annual fea/ celebrat$ among ! nor!rn nations1 at ! "t ( ! w9t] sol/ice 9 hon\r ( ! sun4 ,h5ce ,od9 0 d5om9at$ ,julvatt]1 or ! ,fa!r ( ,yule40 7,jamieson's ,etymological ,diction>y ( ! ,scotti% language47 8,he prais$ ,god t he 0 born 9 su* a "t1 z 9 ! "t ( ! light ( ! gospel--to su* a place z to be k+ ( su* a kirk1 ! s9c]e/ kirk ( ! _w4 ,! kirk ( ,g5eva keep ,pas* & ,yule2 :at h !y = !m8 ,!y h no in/itution4 ,z = our neighb\r kirk 9 ,engl& _! s]vice is an evil sad mass 9 ,engli%1 !y want no?+ ( ! mass b ! lift+s40 7,spee* ( ,k+ ,james ,,vi1 to ! ,c5tral ,assembly ( ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&1 at ,ed9burgh1 ,augu/ #aeij4 ,cald]wood's ,hi/4 ( ! ,*4 ( ,scot4 p4 #bjf47 ,:at is call$ ! bir* or 8birk 9 ,yule ev5'0 0 probably ! ,yule clog4 ,on ,*ri/mas eve at no v remote p]iod1 ! ,yule clog1 :i* 0 a l>ge %apeless piece ( wood1 select$ = ! purpose1 0 dragg$ by a numb] ( p]sons be>+ 9 _! h& l>ge c&les1 & plac$ by !m on ! fire :]e x 0 to be burn$ 9 compliance ) an anci5t sup]/iti\s cu/om4 ,our au?or may ref] to ?is practice or p]haps he _h simply 9 view ! old prov]b1 8,he's z b>e z ! birk at ,yule40--,h5d]son's ,scotti% ,prov]bs1 p4 #dg4 ,ed94 #ahcb4--;,ed4 #caa ,! records ( ! kirk session ( ! p>i% ( ,govan1 dur+ ! incumb5cy ( ! au?or1 aft] hav+ be5 lo/ = _m ye>s1 7 =tunately recov]$ n long ago4 ,^! %[ ! great /rictness ( ! ecclesia/ical discipl9e ( ^? days4 ,!re 7 n few] ?an tw5ty-two eld]s 9 ! kirk session4 ,ea* ( ^! _h a w>d or di/rict assign$ to him1 ( :i* x 0 8 duty to take a p>ticul> sup]9t5d5ce4 ,x 0 h>dly possible1 !re=e1 t any irregul>ity ( :i* a p>i%ion] 0 guilty c\ld be conceal$1 & consequ5tly1 :at is record$ 9 ! regi/] is to be reg>d$1 n z a specim51 b z ! gross am\nt ( ! immorality ( ! p>i%4 ,"s may affect to ridicule ! sev]e notice t 0 tak5 ( p>ticul> in/ances ( misconduct4 ,b ! cognizance t 0 tak5 ( su* ?+s is a pro( ( ! high tone ( moral & religi\s feel+ t prevail$ at t "t among ! (fice be>]s ( ! *ur*4 ,individuals1 we f9d1 7 br\ght be=e ! kirk session1 on acc\nt ( family & dome/ic feuds1 = qu>rell+ ) _! neighb\rs1 = solit>y in/ances ( drunk5ness1 & ( ! use ( pr(ane language1 = c>ry+ wat] on ! ,"l's day1 = sleep+ 9 *ur*1 = resort+ to tav]ns on ! ,sabba?1 = calumny1 & = neglect+ ! education ( _! *ildr51 c4 ,!y :o 7 convict$ ( su* (f5ces1 7 sometimes rebuk$ 9 private by an eld]1 & at o!r times by ! m9i/] 9 ! pres5ce ( ! eld]%ip4 ,x 0 only 9 ! case ( grav] (f5ces1 ! numb] ( :i* 0 comp>atively small1 t a repro( 0 adm9i/]$ 9 ! pres5ce ( ! congregation4--,ed4 #cab ,9 ! 8,causes ( ! ,"l's ,wra? aga9/ ,scotl&1 agre$ ^u by ! ,commission ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly10 #afej1 8,backslid+ & defection f ! cov5ants & our solemn v[s & engagem5ts10 is specifi$ 7p4 #df7 to be 8"o ( ! greate/ & mo/ compreh5sive & provok+ s9s 9 ! l&40 ,pr9t$ 9 ! ye> #afec4--;,ed4 #cac ,?is is ! language ( a man :o did n use 8at any "t flatt]+ words10 or utt] to 8 p 8smoo? ?+s40 ,f :at he says "h1 h[ev]1 & 9 "s o!r s]mons1 & f correspond+ evid5ce :i* might be adduc$1 we are =c$ to conclude t ! well-kn[n description :i* ,kirkton has giv5 ( ! /ate ( religion 9 ,scotl& 9 ^? days1 7,hi/4 ( ,*4 ( ,scot4 pp4 #dh1 #ed1 #fd7 mu/ be too highly col\r$4 ,! pres5ce ( a l>ge milit>y =ce & a /ate ( civil w>f>e c\ld n b be prejudicial1 9 v>i\s ways1 to ! religion & morality ( a c\ntry4 ,i am p]fectly aw>e t ! au?ority ( ,"l ,cl>5don1 ,bi%op ,burnet1 ,milton1 & o!rs1 may be br\ght =w>d to prove t ! p>liam5t>y soldi]s 7 kept "u ! /ricte/ discipl9e1 & 7 rem>kable = _! grave deportm5t4 ,b ,i "k likewise t ! *>act]s ( n a few ( ^? soldi]s are s]i\sly affect$ by ! (f5sive details ( ! ecclesia/ical records ( ! p>i% ) :i* ,b9n+ 0 connect$4--,ed4 #cad ,see ,note1 p4 #cfh4--;,ed4 #cae ,or toge!r4--,ed4 #caf ,t is1 expla94--,ed4 #cag ,coldly or indiff]5tly4--,ed4 #cah ,langui%+4--,ed4 #cai 8,^u ,sunday1 ! #bg? ( ,febru>y #afdb1 a decl>ation 0 read out ( ! old t[n pulpit ,ab]de5 by our m9i/]1 ,mr ,william ,/rahan1 %[+ ! /ate ( ! ,prote/ants 9 ,irel&1 & h[ _! wives & bairns 7 mis]ably bani%$1 & =c$ to flee into ! we/ p>ts ( ,scotl& = refuge1 & ! l& n able to su/a9 !m4 ,x 0 f\nd exp$i5t t ilk p>i% )9 ! k+dom %\ld receive a collection ( ilk man's *>ity = _! help & support1 :]eupon 0 collect$ ( ?is poor p>i% f\rscore p\nds40 7,spald+'s 8,hi/ory ( ! ,tr\bles 9 ,scotl&10 vol4 i4 p4 #cd4 ,ab]de51 #agib47 8,z a body1 ! presbyt]ians 9 ,irel& suff]$ less by ! ravages ( ! rebellion ?an any o!r class4 ,! m influ5tial ( _! m9i/]s1 & ! pr9cipal "p ( _! g5try1 _h previ\sly retir$ to ,scotl& to escape ! tyranny ( ,/raf=d & ! sev]ities ( ! bi%ops & 7 ?us provid5tially pres]v$40 7,dr4 ,reid's 8,hi/ory ( ! ,presbyt]ian ,*ur* 9 ,irel&10 vol4 i1 p4 #cci47 ,aft] ! execution ( ,*>les ,i1 an oa? call$ ! ,engagem5t1 0 fram$ by ! ,engli% p>liam5t1 requir+ all p]sons to be 8fai?ful to ! commonweal? ( ,engl& z n[ e/abli%$1 )\t a k+ or h\se ( lords40 ,! ,iri% m9i/]s refus$ to take ?is oa?4 ,! republicans 7 irritat$ by ?is refusal1 & by ! loyalty ( ! m9i/]s1 :o publicly prea*$ aga9/ !m4 ,!y !re=e imprison$ "s ( ! m9i/]s1 :ile o!rs fl$ to ! woods1 & "s to ,scotl&4 ,at l5g?1 at a c\ncil ( w> held at ,c>rickf]gus 9 ,m>*1 #afea1 a =mal act ( bani%m5t f ! k+dom 0 pass$ aga9/ !m4 8,^? t /aid 9 ! c\ntry1 ?\gh !y c\ld n ex]cise _! m9i/ry ord]ly z =m]ly1 & ?\gh _! /ip5ds 7 seque/]$1 yet !y1 *ang+ _! app>el to ! habit ( c\ntrym51 travell$ 9 _! own p>i%es frequ5tly1 & sometimes 9 o!r places1 tak+ :at opportunities !y c\ld to prea* 9 ! fields1 or 9 b>ns & gl5s1 & 7 seldom 9 _! own h\ses4 ,!y p]suad$ ! p to con/ancy 9 ! receiv$ doctr9es1 9 opposition to ! wild h]esies :i* 7 !n spread+1 & rem9d+ !m ( _! duty to _! lawful magi/rates1 ! k+ & p>liam5t1 9 opposition to ! usurption ( ! times1 & 9 _! public pray]s always m5tion+ ! lawful magi/rate4 ,?is cont9u$ ?r\gh\t ! summ] ( #afea1 at :i* "t !re 0 dilig5t se>* made anew = !m4 ,"s 7 aga9 tak51 o!rs fl$1 & ^? :o 7 tak5 7 imprison$ fir/1 = a "t1 9 ,c>rickf]gus1 9 lodg+s :]e !y qu>t]$2 & !reaft]1 ,colonel ,v5ables n ga9+ any gr\nd ^u !m1 !y 7 s5t to ,scotl&40 ,adair's ,,ms4 apud ,dr4 ,reid's ,hi/4 vol4 ii4 p4 #bdf-bdh4 ,see also a n>rative ( ! suff]+s ( ! ,iri% ,presbyt]ians1 = _! religion & loyalty1 9 ! 8,sample ( ,jet-,black ,calumny10 p4 #bad4--;,ed4 #cbj ,:at is p]haps meant is1 x swelle? mu*4--,ed4 #cba ,t is1 t c lay claim to ! fav\r ( 8 ,savi\r ev5 :5 8 ,savi\r turns away 8 face f him4--,ed4 #cbb ,:at is "h said w\ld seem to fix ! date ( ?is s]mon4 ,x appe>s to h be5 prea*$ be=e ! battle ( ,dunb>4--,ed4 #cbc ,t is1 /rongly4--,ed4 #cbd ,t is1 8 utmo/4--,ed4 #cbe ,x is evid5t f ?is1 & simil> ref]5ces to rec5t ev5ts1 t ! ,case ( ,consci5ce mu/ h be5 writt5 9 ! e>ly "p ( ! ye> #afea4 ,! proce$+s ( ! commission ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly1 f ,july #afej to ,july #affa1 fill a l>ge ,,ms volume ( m ?an #djj pages4 ,^! proce$+s h nev] be5 pr9t$1 ) ! exception ( c]ta9 deta*$ pap]s1 :i* are f\nd engross$ 9 ! controv]sial pamphlets & j\rnals ( ! times4--,pet]k9's 8,records ( ! ,kirk ( ,scotl&10 p4 #eib4--;,ed4 #cbf 8,! ,g54 ,assembly itself at ,ed9burgh1 9 ,july !reaft]1 did1 ^u ! #ai ( t mone?1 publi% a ,decl>ation1 9 :i* !y give w>n+ conc]n+ ,malignants ?us3--#8,we exhort all ^? :o are 9 publick tru/ 9 ye comitee ( ,e/ates1 or o!rwise1 n only to take good head ( _! private walk+ t x be suitable to ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ( _! families & foll[]s1 t !y bee void ( (f5ce1 b also be /raight 9 ! cause & cov5ant1 & n to seek !mselves1 nor befri5d any :o h be5 enemies to ! ,"l's "w1 self-seek+1 & conniv+ at1 & comply+ )1 & plead+ = ,malignants1 hav+ be5 publick s9s t h be5 (t5 compla9$ (2 & we wi% to ,god yr 7 no cause to compla9 ( ^! ?+s /ill1 not)/&+ ( ! solemne confession ( !m1 & +adg+ aga9/ !m4 ,god =bid t any mocke ! ,"l4 ,he is a sev]e av5g] ( all su* ?+s1 & !re is ! m reason at ?is "t n to own ,malignants1 because x is ord9>y ) m5 s to be tak5 ) ! s5se ( ! dang]s su* is be=e !m z n to look back to t :i* is beh9d hem4 ,!re may be incl9ations 9 "s to employ ^! m51 & make use ( !m1 t we may be /r5g!n$ 9 ?is & 9 our neighb\r l&1 b ,god ha? hi!rto curs$ all su* c\nsels1 & bla/$ su* resolutions1 & if we %all aga9 fall into ?is s91 z our guilt %al be s mu* ! great] by reasone ( _m promises & +adgm5ts to ! contrair1 s we may expect ane heavi] judgm5t f ! ,"l ^u x4 ,let u keep ! ,"l's way1 & ?\gh we be few & weake1 ! ,"l %all be ) u1 & make u to prosp] & prevail4 ,!y are n fit = ! "w ( ,god1 & = ! glori\s disp5sations ( 8 m ?an ord9>y works ( p[] & provid5ce 9 ^! times1 :o _c beleive nor act any ?+ beyonde :at s5se & reasone c make cle> unto !m f ! beg9n+ unto ye end ( _! und]tak+s4 ,=m] exp]i5ces & pres5t /raits call ^u u t we %\ld act & foll[ our deutie 9 su* a way z may magnify ! ,"l1 & make x kn[n to o!rs t we may live by ,fai?4'--#8,! ,wat]s ( ,sihor1' or ! ,l&s ,defectione1 ,by ,mr4 ,james ,gu?rie1 ,m9i/] ( ,/irl+10 ,wodr[ ,,mss vol4 xvii4 p4 #da1 9 ,bib4 ,ad4--,ed4 #cbg 8,at ,/irl+e1 ! #ab ( ,septem4 #afej4 ,a %orte decl>ation & w>n+e to all ! congregations ( ! ,kirk ( ,scotl&1 f ! commission]s ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly4 8,albeit ! ,"l quhosse judgm5ts are unse>*able1 & quhosse wayes pa/ f9d+ out1 has br\ght ! l& w]ey l[ wnd] ! h& ( ane prewaill+e enemey1 yet mu/ we n =be>e to declair ! mynd ( ,god1 nor v!rs refusse to he>k5 !reto4 ,x w] sup]flu\s to give answ] to ! maney calumnies & repro*es t are blaz$ abroad1 = albeit 9 e ?+ we _c ju/ify ! conducte ( ! armey1 yet we hold x our deutie to desyre e "o n to beleive gr\ndless reports1 bot r to eye ! ,"l1 & looke vpe to ! h& t smytts !m4 ,& !r=1 9 ! fir/ place1 we exhort & w>ne all ! inhabitants ( ! l&1 to se>*e out !r iniquities1 & to be deeplie humbl$ be=e ! ,"l1 t he may turn away 8 wrai? f u4 ,! ,"l ha? w\nd$ u & *a/eiss$ u sore1 wi*e sayes t our iniquities are mu*e1 & t our s9s are increess$4 ,x conc]ne? ! ,k+ to m\rne = all ! griv\s provocations ( 8 fa!r's h\sse1 & = all 8 au5 guilt9ess1 & to consid] if he hes come to ! cov5ant1 & jo9$ himselve to ! ,"l1 upone politicke int]e/s1 = ga9+ a cr\ne to himselve r !n to advance religione & righte\sness1 t x is iniquitie quhilk ,god w n =gett excepte x be spe$ilie rep5t$ (fe4 ,x conc]ns our nobles & judges to consid] )] !r c>riadge 9 publicke matt]s be /raight & equall1 or r savor+ ( seek+ !mselves & ! ?+es ( ?is worlde1 & h[ !y walke 9 !r families1 & 9 !r privat conv]sations4 ,!re is 9 maney a grate deall ( p]v]s5es & incorrigibl5es 9 reg>d ( =sak+ "s & p]=m+ "s deuties1 not)/&+ publecke confessions & engagem5ts1 & ?is _c bot heighlie provock ! ,"l4 ,& x conc]ne? ! (fic]s ( ! armey1 especially !sse quho are *eiffe among !m1 to weight weell quhat ! ,"l hes aga9/ !m1 & to rep5t ( !r diffid5ce & c>nall way ( act+ & und]valu+ ( ,god's p4 ,& m9i/]s h also neid to se>*e !mselves conc]n+ !r fai?fullness to be s\nd1 = wi*e ,god is angrie1 d\tles ev5 amonge/ !sse is mu*e neglig5ce4 ,albeit ! ,"l hes suffr$ t armey ( p]fide\s & blasphem\s sect>ies to prevaill4 ,yet ,god =bid t ! l& %\ld complay ) him1 quhatev] may be ! plauseable & faire c>riage ( "s ( t enimey1 yet d\btless !re is ane lev9 ( error & hypocrassy amonge/ !m wi* all ! lov]s ( treu? wold dec]n & avoyd4 ,z ! ,"l hes tray$ ! /ability & integritie ( 8 p 9 ! l& heirt(ore1 by ! prevail+ ( malignants1 s doe? he n[ tray !m by ! prevail+ ( sect>ies1 & wee tru/ !y w ?9ke x !r deutie & comm5datione to prove /aidfa/ aga9/ !m als weill z ! o!r4 8#c4 ,na!r wold m5 be lesse cairfull & active to opposse ! enimey1 !n !y h be9e 9 oppose+ malignants heirt(or1 our religione1 lives1 lib]ties & e/aits1 are als mu*e 9 haz>d n[ z ev]1 all ! ord9ances ( ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 ! l& are 9 dang]1 & ! f\ndatione lyke to be ov]turnid by !sse m5 quho are oblidg$1 by ! b& ( ! cov5ant1 to manti5e all !sse & x w] a grate guilt9es to ly d\ne & complay1 & crut*e "u ! burd5 ( ! /range impositions t !y w lay ^u u1 & z m5 )\t head1 to suff] our l& to be br\ght 9 bondage & ourselves to be robb$ ( all !sse ?+s quhilk are mo/ preci\s & deire to u4 ,if wee %\ld doe s1 ! ,"l wold be angrie ) u1 & our po/]ity c\ld n bot curss u4 8#d4 ,we w\ld n ?9k t all dang] f ! malignants is n[ gone1 see+ t !r is a grate maney su*e 9 ! l&1 quho /ill rete9 !r =m] pr9cipales1 !r= we wolde1 ) als mu*e wat*fullnes & t5d]nes n[ z ev]1 avoyde !r sn>s1 & bew>e ( complayance & conjunctione ) !m1 & take head1 t "u a pret5ce ( do+ = ! k+ & k+dome !y gett n p[] & /r5? unto !r h&es1 = advance+ & promove+ !r old malignant desse+es4 ,d\btles our saftie is 9 hold+ fa/ our =m] pr9cipales1 & keep+ a /raighte fai!1 )\t declyn+ to ! "r h& ore to ! lefte4 8#e4 ,x conc]nes all ! inhabitants ( ! l& to bew>re ( murmur+ & complan+ aga9/ ,god's disp5sations1 & que/ion+ ! treu! & goodnes ( our causse or qu>rel+ ) ,god1 or blam+ or ca/+ (f ! cov5ant1 becausse ( aney ?+ t ha? befall9 !m1 t w] a grate iniquitie n to be p>don$4 ,lett u be>e ! indignatione ( ! ,"l pati5tlie1 becausse wee h s9n$ aga9/ him1 untill he plead our causse & execut judgm5t = u1 he w br+ u f\r! to ! light1 & we %all behold 8 righte\snes40--,sir ,james ,balf\r's ,annales1 vol4 iv4 pp4 #ih-ajb4--;,ed4 #cbh 8,causes ( a soleme publicke humiliatione upone ! defait ( ! army1 to be keepit ?r\gh\t all ! congregations ( ! ,kirk ( ,scotl&4 8,albeit soleme publicke humiliations hes be9e mu*e slight$1 & gone ab\t 9 a =mall way by maney 9 ?is l&1 s t x is n "o ( ! lea/ ( our provocations t we h drawn neire to ,god ) our m\!s & keepit our he>tes f>e f him1 = wi* ! ,"l ha? turn$ ! wisdome ( ! wysse unto foolli%nes1 & ! /r5! ( ! /rong m5 unto weaknes1 yet se+ x is a dutie t ha? (t9 prov9 com=table to usw>ds1 ,god doe? new call u 9 a speciall way by a s+ul> peice ( disp5satione1 & kn[+ t all quho are acqua9t$ ) ,god 9 ! l& w make consci5ce ( x1 wee conceave x exp$i5t t ! quhole l& be humbl$ = ! causses foll[+4 8#a4 ,! cont9u$ ignorance & pr(anitie ( ! bodie ( ! l&1 & ! ob/9acey & incorrigibl5es ( maney1 not)/&+ ( all ! caires t ,god ha? tak9 ^u u by 8 ^w1 & by 8 workes ( m]cy & judgem5t1 to tea*e u 9 ! k ( 8 "n1 & to refra9e u f ! eivell ( our wayes4 8#b4 ,! manife/ provocations ( ! k+es h\sse wi*e we fe>e are n ?r\ghlie rep5t$ (f1 nor =sak5 by him to ?is day1 togidd] ) ! crook$ & precipitant wayes t w] tak9 by sundrie ( our /atesm5 = c>+ ! trettey ) ! k+4 8#c4 ,! br++ home ) ! k+ a grate maney malignants1 & indevor+ to keepe "s ( !m ab\t him1 & maney ( !m 9 ! k+dome1 not)/&+ ( publicke resolutions to ! contr>ey4 8#d4 ,! n purg+ ( ! k+es familie f malignant & pr(ane m51 & ! con/itut+ ( ! sam5 ( weill affect$ & godlie p]sons1 albeit x ha! be9e (t9 press$ upone ! p>liam5t & comittee ( ,e/aits1 und]tak+ & promess$ to be p]=m$ by !m4 8#e4 ,! leve+ ( a mo/ malignant & pr(a9e gu>d ( horsse to be ab\te ! k+1 quho hav+ be9e s5t = to be purgit ab\te #b dayes be=e ! defaite1 7 suffr$ to be & feight 9 our armey4 8#f4 ,! exceid+ grate slaknes ( maney & av]snes & unt[>dnes ( "s 9 ! *eiffe judicatories ( ! k+dome & 9 ! armey1 9 guid motione & publick deuties1 especially 9 !sse ?+es t conc]ne ! purg+ ( judicatories & ! armey f malignant & sc&al\s p]sons1 & fill+ all places ( p[re & tru/ ) m5 ( kn[5 integritie & tru/1 & ( a blamles & ,*ri/iane conv]satione1 togid] ) grate incl9ations to keepe & br+ 9 malignants to ! judicatories & to ! armey1 z if ! l& c\ld n be gydit & def5dit )\t !sse1 & grate repyn+ & cray+ out aga9/ all t is done to ! contr>ie1 & /udd+ to make ! same ineffectual4 8#g4 ,! exceid+ grate diffid5ce ( "s ( ! *eiffe lead]s ( our armey1 & o!rs amonge/ u quho ?\ght wee c\ld n be sav$ bot by ane num]\s armey1 :o quh5 wee h gott9 _m ?\s&s togid]1 wold n haz>d to acte aney ?+1 not)/&+ t ,god (fr$ faire opportunities & advantages1 & fitt$ ! spiritts ( ! s\ldi]s = !r deutie1 = c>nall confid5ce t 0 9 maney ( ! armey1 to ! dispys+ ( ! enimey & promis+ victorie to !mselves )\t ey+ ( ,god4 8#h4 ,! l\snes1 insol5cie & oppressione1 ( maney 9 ! armey1 & ! litle or no caire t 0 tak5 by maney to pres]ve ! corne1 by wi* x ha? come to passe t v]ey mu* ( ! food ( ! poore p ( ! l& h be9e neidlesly de/roy$1 & quhile wee ev5 rememb] ?is1 we wi%e t ! prophanitie & oppressione ( sundrie ( oure (fic]s & s\ldi]s 9 ,+l&1 quh5 we 7 fight+ = ! assi/ance ( ! p>liam5t ( t k+dome1 may n be =gott91 because x 0 matt] ( /umbl+ 9 t l&1 s x is lyke x is ane ( ! causses ( ! sore indignatione n[ manife/$ aga9/ u by ! h&s ( !sse m54 8#i4 ,our grate un?ankfullnes = =m] m]cies & deliv]ances1 & ev5 = maney tok9s ( ! ,lords favor & goodness t[>ds our pres5t armey quhile !y w] togid]1 & ! grate impati5ce ( _s t 0 to be se9e 9 maney !sse weekes pa/1 quhilk made !m limitt ! ,"l1 & to comple9e & we]ie ( 8 delay+ ( ane deliv]ance4 8#aj4 ,! env+ & eye+ ( ! k+s intre/ & qu>rell by maney1 )\t subord9atione to religione & ! lib]ties & saveties ( ?is k+domes4 8#aa4 ,! c>nall selve seik+ & crook$ way ( sundrie 9 our judicatories & armies1 quho make !r employm5ts & places r ane matt] ( intre/ & ga9 & pref]m5t to !mselves !n ( advanc+ religione & righte\sness 9 ! l&4 8#ab4 ,! n putt+ diff]5ce betwix !sse t fe> ,god1 & !sse t fe> him n1 = our s]vices1 our companie1 our employm5ts1 bot acompt+ all m5 alike1 maney times pref]r+ !sse quho h no?+ ( ,god 9 !m4 8#ac4 ,! exceid+ grate neglig5ce t is 9 grate ones1 & maney o!rs1 9 p]=m+ ! deuties 9 !r families not)/&+ ( our =m] soleme ackn[l$gm5t ( ! sam52 z also1 our neglecte ( ! deuties ( mutuall edificatione1 & grate unfruitfullness & b>r5nes t is to be se5e amonge/ all sorts ( p]sons2 togid] ) ! foll[+ ( deutie ) a grate deall ( mixture ( c>nall affections & fles*ly wisdome wi* grives ! ,_s ( ,god1 & takes away mu*e ( ! beutie ( ! ,lords image f our judicatories4 8,z we wold be humbl$ = !sse ?+es1 s wold wee also intreat ! ,"l t he wold sanctifie ?is affliction to 8 p t !y na!r dispysse 8 *e/is+s1 nor fa9t quh5 !y are rebukit ( him1 bot t !y may be>e 8 indignatione pati5tly1 & cleive /eadfe/ly to ! treu!1 & ! cov5ants1 & ! causse ( ,god )\t yeild+ to ! p[] ( ! enimey1 or receav+ !r errors1 or complay+ a!r ) !m on ! "o h&1 ore malignants on ! o!r1 & t ! ,"l wold p\re out ( 8 ,_s ^u ! p1 t !r spiritts may be raiss$ unto !r deutie1 & t !y may be fill$ & furni%$ ( ,god ) wisdome & resolutione to acte aga9/ _! enimies = ! honor ( ,god1 !r aw5 pres]vatione2 & t ! ,"l wold n suff] !m to be tempt$ above t :i*e !y are able to be>e1 bot t he wold break ! yoke ( !r oppressors f (f !r neckes1 & give !m salvatione & deliv]ance2 e>ne/ly to intreat ! ,"l 9 private & 9 publicke t he wold pres]ve ) u ! ord9ances ( ,jesus ,*ri/e1 ! k+dom1 ! k+s maties p]sone1 ! m9i/rie1 f ! p[] ( !r enimies1 quho seekes ! de/ruction ( all40--,id4 pp4 #ajb-ajg4--;,ed4 #cbi ,see ! ,acts ( ! ,p>liam5ts ( ,scotl&1 ,anno #afej1 xxx ,novembris1 vol4 vi4 p4 #edd4--;,ed4 #ccj 8,ab\t ?is "t ! k+'s head 0 fill$ by "s unhappy m5 ab\t him1 especially ,dr4 ,fras] :o 0 ! k+'s physician & ,h5ry ,seym\r1 ) _m extreme fe>s4 ,aft] ! affront at ,lei?1 !y _h rais$ suspicions 9 8 m9d1 :i*1 ^u ! defeat at ,dunb>1 7 increas$1 b by ! sep>ate ris+ 9 ! we/ br\ght ne> to ! head ( a design to break ! treaty ) him1 & agree ^u 8 exp5ces ) ,cromwell4 ,^u ^! motions ! malignants 9 ! nor? /ept 91 & by ! =5am$ p]sons began a correspond5ce = ! rais+ ( ! nor? = 8 pres5t s]vice1 "u ! conduct ( ,middleton4 ,s _m noblem5 7 on ?is unhappy ent]prise4 ,craw=d 0 giv5 out = its head & contriv]1 albeit be pr(ess$ to me 8 opposition to x4 ,laud]dale knew ( x2 b he has said s f> to me1 t ,i believe him he oppos$ x to 8 p[]4 ,h[ev]1 ! ?+ 0 s fooli%ly laid1 & ! k+1 by ! c\nsels ( ^? ab\t him1 0 s v>i\s 9 giv+ ord] = t ris+1 sometimes comm&+ & !n c\nt]m&+ to rise1 t all ! p>ty 0 put 9 a confusion2 yet1 by ! in=mation ( ^! =esaid fools1 ! k+ be+ put 9 fe>1 t ,lorn1 go+ timely to bury a soldi]1 0 draw+ toge!r 8 regim5t to lay h&s on him1 contr>y to 8 =m] resolutions1 he took horse ) "s two or ?ree1 z if x _h be5 to g a hawk+1 b cross$ ,tay1 & /ay$ n till he came to ,cl[e 9 ,angus4 ,by ! way he rep5t$ ( ! j\rney1 & meet+ ) ,laud]dale at ,diddup1 & ,balc>ras com+ f ,dundee by accid5t1 0 almo/ p]suad$ by !m to return1 yet by ,diddup & ,bu*an he 0 kept 9 ,cl[e4 ,b :5 he came to t mis]ably-accommodat$ h\se1 & 9 place ( ! great promis$ =ces1 he saw no?+ b a small company ( ,highl&]s1 he pres5tly s5t = ,rob]t ,montgom]y1 :o 0 ne> ) 8 regim5t1 & )\t m ado1 did will+ly return1 exce$+ly conf\nd$ & deject$ = t ill-advis$ />t4 ,:5 x 0 fir/ blaz$ abroad1 x fill$ all good m5 ) great grief1 & to my own he>t x br\ght "o ( ! mo/ s5sible sorr[s t 9 all nay life ,i _h felt4 ,yet 8 quick return ( 8 own accord1 & 8 read9ess to give all satisfaction = t failure1 & 8 k9d receiv+ by ! committee ( /ates1 among :om he ev] sat aft] 8 return 7?\gh nev] be=e7 turn$ our grief sudd5ly into joy1 8 abs5ce n la/+ above two full days4 ,yet all m5 7 n s soon satisfi$4 8,sundry ( !m :o _h be5 on ! plot1 fe>+ a discov]y & puni%m5t1 flew to arms2 ,lewis ,gordon1 ,ogilvie1 ,a?ol1 & o!rs1 "u ,middleton's comm&1 putt+ out a numb] ( fair pretexts = _! ris+4 ,?is might h de/roy$ all2 yet1 by ,god's m]cy1 all 0 quickly quiet$4 ,d4 ,leslie1 ) all 8 horse1 m>*$ t[>ds !m2 ! k+ wrote e>ne/ly to !m to lay d[n4 ,! committee ( e/ates s5t a fair act ( indemnity1 & s )\t m ado !y w5t home40--,baillie's ,lett]s1 vol4 ii4 p4 #cef4 ,middleton1 l ! ,m>quis ( ,montrose1 _h be5 at "o "t a cov5ant]4 ,aft] ! ,re/oration1 he 0 appo9t$ to op5 ! ,scotti% p>liam5t1 z 8 ,maje/y's commission]4 ,b ?is did n prev5t him f tak+ "p 9 ! debate1 :5 ! ,act ,rescissory1 by :i* ! presbyt]ian =m ( *ur* polity 0 completely de/roy$1 0 "u consid]ation4 ,mr4 ,david ,dickson1 along ) "s o!rs1 0 delegat$ by ! presbyt]y ( ,ed9burgh to pres5t to ! ,e>l ( ,middleton a petition ^u ?is subject4 ,middleton told ,mr4 ,dickson 8he 0 mi/ak5 if he ?\ght to t]rify him ) pap]s1--he 0 no c[>d40 ,mr4 ,dickson dryly repli$1 8,!y knew well he 0 no c[>d ev] s9ce ! bridge ( ,dee40 ,?is 0 a skirmi% :i* took place on ! #ai? ( ,june1 #afch1 9 :i* ,middleton _h display$ great zeal = ! cov5ant1 9 opposition to ,*>les ,i4 ,he took no notice ( ,mr4 ,dickson's s>ca/ic rem>k4--,kirkton's 8,hi/ory ( ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&10 p4 #aah4--;,ed4 #cca ,?is 0 ! 8,acte ( ,p>don & ,indemnitie1 grant$ by ! ,k+ & ,comittee ( ,e/aites to ! ,nor!rne ,rebells1 #bf ,octob]1 #afej1 & proclaim$ at ! m]cat crosse ( ,p]?1 ! #bi? ditto1 by ,rosse ,h]aulde1 ,a4,l40 ,see ,balf\r's ,annales1 vol4 iv4 p4 #acb4--;,ed4 #ccb ,he ref]s to 8,! ,nor!rne ,b& & ,o! ( ,engagem5t s5t by ,mideltone to ,l4 ,g5]all ,david ,lesley1 #bf? ( ,octob]1 #afej40 ,middleton & ! o!r subscrib]s ( ! ,bond promise & swe> t !y 8%all mante9e ! trew religione1 z x is e/abli%$ 9 ,scotl&2 ! cov5ant1 league & cov5ant1 ! ,k+s ,maje/ies p]sone1 pr]ogative1 gratnes & au?oritie2 ! previllidges ( p>liam5t & fre$ome ( ! subjects40--,id4 p4 #abi4--;,ed4 #ccc ,see ! ,acts ( ! ,p>liam5ts ( ,scotl&1 ut supra4--,ed4 #ccd ,! read] w f9d a v int]e/+ acc\nt ( ! negociations at ,br$a1 9 8,a ,brief ,hi/orical ,relation ( ! ,life ( ,mr4 ,john ,liv+/on1 ,m9i/] at ,ancrum 9 ,scotl&1 & la/ at ,rott]dam 9 ,holl&10 :o 0 "o ( ! commission]s s5t f ,scotl& to ,br$a 7pp4 #ci-eb4 ,glasg[1 #aged74 ,dr4 ,cook1 :o quotes f ! ,,ms41 does n seem to h be5 aw>e t ! ,life ( ,liv+/on 0 ev] pr9t$4 ,see 8 8,hi/ory ( ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&10 vol4 iii4 p4 #agg1 note4--,ed4 #cce 8,imm$iately aft] ! ,scots army _h m>*$ 9 to ,engl& to ! p>liam5t's assi/ance1 did ! ,k+ commissionate ,montrose to raise a w> 9 ,scotl&1 by :i* he made acc\nt ei!r to oblige ! cov5ant]s to recall _! army out ( ,engl&1 or at lea/ to make t nation sm>t = _! boldness4 ,& ?is inde$ he did effectually1 = l&+ 9 ! ,we/ ,highl&s1 ) a p>ty ( bloody ,iri% papi/s1 :o _h be5 b a little be=e cla%$ 9 ! cruel massacre ( ! innoc5t prote/ants he ov]ran ! :ole c\ntry & beat ! cov5ant]s =ces 9 six bloody conflicts4 ,8 w>1 ,i believe1 0 ! mo/ cruel 9 ! _w40 7,kirkton's ,hi/ory1 p4 #dc7 8,montrose's ,hi/ory is writt5 9 good ,lat9 7suppos$ to be by ,bi%op ,wi%>t71 b ) z little tru? z mo/ 9 ! _w40 ,id4 p4 #abb4--;,ed4 #ccf ,sir ,james ,turn] & ,colonel ,urrey 7 s5t to ! we/ ( ,scotl& ) _! respective regim5ts1 9 #afdh to ov]awe & r$uce to ob$i5ce1 ^? :o 7 av]se to ,hamilton's ,engagem5t4 7,gu?ry's ,memoirs1 p4 #bgb second edition74 ,?is s]vice seems to h be5 p]fectly cong5ial to ! habits & ta/e ( ,sir ,james ,turn]1 :o appe>s1 says ,sir ,walt] ,scott1 78,tales ( a ,gr&fa!r10 vol4 ii4 p4 #baa4 ,ed94 #ahbi71 by ! acc\nt he gives ( himself 9 8 ,memoirs to h be5 an unscrupul\s plund]]1 & o!r au?orities describe him z a fi]ce & dissolute "*4 ,on com+ to ,glasg[1 ! way he took1 z he himself tells u ) consid]able gu/o1 8to make ! h>de/ head$ ,cov5ant] 9 ! t\ne to =sake ! kirk & side ) ! ,p>liam5t10 0 to qu>t] on suspect$ p]sons 8two or ?ree troop]s & halfe a doz5 muskete]s40 ,9 ! same he>tless /ra9 he proce$s to say--8,f9d+ my ,glasg[ m5 gr\ne prettie tame1 ,i t5d]d !m a %ort pap]1 :i* :oev] sign$ ,i promisd1 s\ld be pres5tlie easd ( all qu>t]+40 ,x 0 no?+ b a submission to all ord]s ( ,p>liam5t1 agreeable to ! ,cov5ant4 ,?is pap] 0 aft]w>d1 by "s m]rie m5 *ri/5d ,turn]'s ,cov5ant4 7,memoirs ( 8 own ,life & ,times by ,sir ,james ,turn]1 pp4 #ec1 #ed pr9t$ at ,ed9burgh1 by ! ,bannatyne ,club1 9 #ahbi74 ,z he 0 depriv$ ( 8 rank by ! ,act ( ,classes 9 #afdi1 ,sir ,james ,turn] 0 "o ( ^? pret5d$ p5it5ts1 ( :om accord+ to ,bi%op ,burnet1 8all *ur*es 7 full0 aft] ! pass+ ( ! ,public ,resolutions4 7,memoires ( ! ,duke ( ,hamilton1 p4 #dbe47 8,m>tii #ab1 #afea4 ,! qlk day 0 giv5 9 ane lettre f ! comission ( ! kirk1 ! t5\r :]e( foll[s1--,rev]5de & lov+ bre?r5e1 hav+ receiv$ a petition h[ g5]al adjutant ,james ,turn]1 ackn[l$ge+ v]ie humblie 8 s91 9 ye great accession he _h to t unlawful engadgem5t aga9/ ,engl&1 & p>tcul>lie 8 impi\s c>riage 9 y\r citie by p]turb+ div9e s]vice1 he seems to be v]ie s5sible ( 8 =m] misc>riage4 ,we h[ev] /ill cont9ue him "u conf]5ce wt presbyt]ies he>4 ,bot if we %all f9d him 9 a condition to mak publik satisfaction1 we desire to "k ( y1 if he c com & /aye !re wt safetie1 & )\t dang] f ! enemie1 t he may satisfie 9 ye kirk ( ,glasg[1 :i* we ?9ke ! mo/ conv5i5t place = remov+ ! sc&al1 t if he c be secur1 he may be appoynt$ to com to y1 & if n1 we may tak su* o!r c\rse z %all be ?\ght mo/ conv5i5t4 ,we h no m to say1 bot comm5d+ y 9 all ?+is to ye ,lordis direction1 we rema9 y\r lov+ bre?r5e ! comission]s ( ye g5]all assemblie4 ,p]?1 #ac ,feb #afea4 ,sic subscribitur1 ,mr4 ,rob]t ,d\glas1 ,mod]ator40 7,records ( ! ,presbyt]y ( ,glasg[47 ,:at ,pr9cipal ,baillie says ( ! oppressive conduct ( ,sir ,james ,turn] at ,glasg[1 dur+ ! "t ( ! ,engagem5t1 is ?is--8,"s regim5ts ( horse & foot 7 s5t to our t[n1 ) ord]s to qu>t] on no o!r b ! magi/rates1 c\ncil1 session1 & _! lov]s4 ,^! ord]s 7 execut$ ) rig\r4 ,on ! mo/ religi\s p ( our t[n1 huge burd5s did fall4 ,on "s #aj1 on "s #bj1 on o!rs #cj soldi]s & m1 did qu>t]1 :o1 beside meat & dr9k1 w9e1 & good *e]1 & :atev] !y call$ =1 did exact cruelly _! daily pay1 & mu* m4 ,9 t5 days1 !y co/ a few hone/ b mean p1 #dj1jjj lb41 besides plund]+ ( ^? :om necessity =c$ to flee f _! h\ses40 ,lett]s & ,j\rnals1 vol4 ii4 p4 #bid4--;,ed4 #ccg 8,/irl+1 #bg ,sept1 #afej3 ,! comittee ( ,e/aits consid]+ ! necess>ey dev9e ly+ upone !m 9 prosecutione ( ! acte ( p>liam5t & accord+ to ! frequ5t & s]i\s remon/rances ( ! commissione ( ! *ur*e = purg+ ( ! k+s familey ( all pr(a9e1 sc&al\s1 malignant1 & disaffect$ p]sons1 & t x be con/itut$ ( su* z are pi\s1 & well affect$ to ! cause & cov5ant q:o h n oppos$ ! same by !r c\nsells & actions4 ,& lykewayes consid]+ ! grate (f5ce hes be9e tak5 t ! p]sons aft] nom9at$ h n remov$ f c\rte nor dep>t$ out ( ! k+dome respectively1 & hav+ tak5 also into consid]atione ! report ( ! sub comittee1 appoynt$ to ?9k on ! purg+ ( ! k+s familey do? heirby !r= orda9e & comm&1 ,! ,fr5* ,m>ques ( ,villaneuffe1 ,! ,e>le ( ,clevel&1 ,"l ,w5twor! 8 son1 ,visc\nt ,gr&eson1 ,"l ,volmett1 ,"l ,)r+tone1 ,rob]t ,long1 ,secret>ey1 ,sr ,edw>d ,walk]1 ,g>t]1 ,mr4 ,prog]s1 ,groome ( ,8 ,maties ,b$ *amb]1 ,ma/] ,lane1 ,ma/] ,m>*e1 ,colonell ,d>cey1 ,mr4 ,antoney ,jacksone1 ,major ,jacksone1 ,colonell ,loes1 ,ma/] ,od]1 ,"u ,secret>y ,"l ,/4 ,paule1 ,sr ,philipe ,musgrave1 ,sr ,fai?ful ,=tskew1 ,sr ,timo!y ,fea!r/ons1 ,l ,coll ,meutis1 ,collonell ,c>brai!1 to dep>t ! c\rte )9 #bd h\res1 & to remove out ( ! k+dome )9 #bj dayes aft] intunatione1 & ,doctor ,fras] & ,sr ,george ,melveill to )draw f ! c\rt )9 #bd h\res40 7,sir ,james ,balf\r's ,annales ( ,scotl&1 vol4 iv4 pp4 #aji1 #aaj74 ,sir ,edw>d ,walk]1 ^: "n is includ$ 9 ! above li/1 says1 8,money be+ ord]$ = my transportation1 :i* ,i nev] got ,i 0 conniv$ at = ab\t ?ree mon?s1 & !re9 _h ! opportunity to collect & write my obs]vations ( ! ,affairs z !y !n /ood4 ,yet ^u ,friday ! #d? ( ,octob]1 ,i 01 by ,sir ,james ,balf\r1 lion k+ ( arms1 comm&$ f c\rt1 :i* ,i pres5tly obey$1 & ab\t a mon? aft] imb>qu$ = ,holl&1 :]e ,i resid$ sev]al ye>s aft]40 7,hi/orical ,disc\rses4 ,cont5ts folio4 ,lond4 #agje47 ,! circum/ances 9 :i* ?is zeal\s royali/ 0 plac$1 toge!r ) 8 national prejudices1 may acc\nt = 8 extreme cr$ulity1 9 believ+ t ! cl]gy ( ,scotl&1 aft] ! battle ( ,dunb>1 (f]$ up su* impi\s pray]s z he has ascrib$ to !m4 7,id4 p4 #ahb7 ,x 0 n to be expect$ t ,mr4 ,hume w\ld neglect ! opportunity :i* 0 ?us af=d$ him ( cov]+ ) ridicule ! ,scotti% cov5ant]s4 7,see ,hume's ,acc\nt ( ! ,battle ( ,dunb>47 ,rap9 v9dicates ! conduct ( ! ,e/ates1 9 inquir+ ! removal f ab\t ! p]son ( ! k+1 ( "s ( 8 fri5ds & att5dants' m5 he says1 8^: pr9ciples & maxims 7 directly opposite to ! int]e/s ( ,scotl& & :o 7 ! k+doms reput$ enemies40 ,hi/4 ( ,eng4 vol4 ii4 p4 #eha4 ,lond4 #ahcc--;,ed4 #cch 8,at ! nod ( a pr9ce40--,ed4 #cci ,t is1 8,he says1 ,i say1 he d5ies1 ,i d5y40 ,x is ! p>asite ,gna?o t is ref]r$ to4 ,t]5ce makes ! %ameless sycophant proclaim 8 own infamy-- ,quicquid dicunt1 laudo1 id rursum si negant1 laudo id quoque ,negat quis8 ,nego4 ,ait8 ,aio4--,eunu*i ,act ii4 ,sc4 ii4 8,:atev] !y say1 ,i applaud4 ,if aga9 !y d5y t1 ,i applaud t too4 ,does any "o d5y a ?+8 ,i d5y x4 ,does he affirm x8 ,i affirm x40--,ed4 #cdj ,t is1 ! *>act]i/ics4--,ed4 #cda ,= an acc\nt ( ! orig91 progress1 & unsuccessful issue ( ,hamilton's ,engagem5t or ! ,unlawful ,engagem5t1 z x 0 also call$1 ! read] may consult ,/ev5son's ,hi/ory ( ! ,*ur* & ,/ate ( ,scotl&1 book iv4 *apt] x41 ,cook's ,hi/ory ( ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&1 vol4 iii4 p4 #adi4--;,ed4 #cdb ,old ,,ms4--,ed4 #cdc 8,pe>? ,novemb4 #bi1 #afej--,! ,comrs4 ( ! ,g54 ,assemb4 consid]+ ! great s9 & (f5ce ^! m5 are guilty (1 :o h _h accessione to ! late ,rebellione 9 ye nor?1 !re=e !y doe appo9t t all ^! p]sons t 7 actually 9 arms at ! late rebellione1 & all su* z subscrib$ ! ,bond & ,decl>atione emit$ by !m to be susp5d$ f ! communione till ! nixt ,g54 ,assemb4 to :i* !re are h]eby ref]$ = fur!r c5sure1 & = all o!rs t _h any accessione by c\nsel or o!rwise1 to t rebellione1 or to ! ,k+'s )draw+ f 8 ,c\nsell1 ref]s to ,presbytries to try dilig5tly 9 _! sev]all b\nds ^! p]sons & ! degree ( _! guilt9ess & to report ! same1 ) ! evid5ces & pro(s !re(1 to ! nixt meet+ ( ?is ,commissione40 ,a4 ,k]4--8,! ,wat]s ( ,sihor40 ,wodr[ ,,mss41 vol4 xvii4 pp4 #dd-de4--;,ed4 #cdd ,james1 ,m>quis ( ,montrose4 ,aft] 8 =feiture by ! ,scotti% p>liam5t he 0 usually /yl$ 9 _! ,act & proclamations ,james ,graham1 & sometimes ,james ,graham1 late ,e>l ( ,montrose4 ,bi%op ,gu?ry says 7,memoirs1 p4 #age7 t x 0 consid]$ a pro( ( malignancy to di/+ui% him & ! ,e>l ( ,auly by _! titles4 ,9 a lett] to ,pr9cipal ,baillie1 #ai? ,m>* #afdi1 ,mr4 ,spang m5tions t he 0 admitt$ to an audi5ce by ! ,pr9ce ( ,orange at ! ,hague4 ,some?+ 0 said by ! ,pr9ce1 :i* l$ ,mr4 ,spang to suspect he allud$ to ,montrose4 8,i hop$10 says ,mr4 ,spang1 88 ,highness did n mean ( t man1 ^: apo/asy1 p]juries1 & unhe>d ( cruelty1 _h made him s odi\s1 9 all our c\ntry1 t !y c\ld n he> ( 8 "n40 ,he pres5tly gave me to und]/& he meant n him or any su*1 = by ! comportm5t ( our ,scotti% noblem5 at c\rt n[1 he p]ceives h[ odi\s ,james ,graham mu/ be at home1 = !y w n salute or speak to him1 nay1 n look :]e !y ?9k he is1 & ?is ,i h obs]v$ ) my own eyes4 ,baillie's ,lett]s & ,j\rnals1 vol4 ii4 p4 #cbc4--;,ed4 #cde ,on ! #ad? ( ,decemb] #afej1 an answ] 0 return$ to ,p>liam5t1 8be ! commission]s ( ! g5]al assemblie to ! qure1 giv5 9 to ?ame be ! e/attis ( p>liam5t1 an5t ! p]sones to be admitt$ to ryse 9 armes1 & joyne ) ! =ces ( ! k+dome1 & 9 :at capacitie1 = def5ce !re(f aganes ! armie ( sect>ies1 c40 7,acts ( ! ,p>liam5ts ( ,scotl&1 vol4 vi4 p4 #eed47 ,! ,answ] ( ! ,commission1 aft] a decl>ation t x is ! duty ( p>liam5t to use all necess>y & lawful means = ! def5ce ( ! l&1 & a description ( ! enfeebl$ /ate ( ! k+dom1 conta9s ! foll[+ exposition ( _! views4 8,9 ?is case ( s great & evid5t necessity1 we _c be aga9/ ! rais+ ( all f5cible p]sons 9 ! l&1 & p]mitt+ !m to fight aga9/ ?is enemy = def5ce ( ! k+dom1 except+ su* z are excommunicate1 =fault$1 notori\sly pr(ane or flagiti\s1 & su* z h be5 f ! beg9n+1 & cont9ue /ill1 or are at ?is "t1 ob/9ate & pr(ess$ enemies1 & oppos]s ( ! ,cov5ant & cause ( ,god2 & = ! capacity ( act+1 t ! ,e/ates ( ,p>liam5t ought to h1 z we hope !y w h special c>e1 t 9 ?is s g5]al concurr5ce ( all ! p ( ! k+dom1 none be put 9 su* tru/ or p[] z may be prejudicial to ! cause ( ,god1 & t su* ,(fic]s z are ( kn[n integrity & affection to ! cause1 & p>ticul>ly su* z h suff]$ 9 our =m] armies may be tak5 special notice (40--8,a ,true ,repres5tation ( ! ,rise1 c4 ( ! ,pres5t ,division 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&10 pp4 #aj1 #aa4 ,london1 #afeg4 8,! ,answ] ( ! ,commission ( ! ,g5]al ,assemblie to ! ,quree ,prop\nd$ to !m f ! ,p>liam5t10 pp4 #b1 #c4 ,ab]de51 ,pr9t$ by ,james ,br[n1 #afea4--;,ed4 #cdf 8,act ( ,leavie3 ,at ,p]?1 ! tw5tie ?ird day ( ,decemb]1 "o ?\s& six hundr$ & fiftie yeiris1 ! ,k+is ,maje/ie & ,e/aits ( p>liam5t1 be+ v]ie s5sibill ( ! dang]\s & di/ress$ conditione ( ?is k+dome1 & mo/ desyri\s1 accord+ to ! law ( ,god & nature1 9 dis*>ge ( !re public tru/1 to use all lawful & necess>ie means = ! saiftie & def5ce ( religione1 8 ,maje/ies p]sone & royal au?oritie1 laws & lib]ties ( ! k+dome1 aganis an armie ( sect>ies1 :o mo/ unju/lie & p]fidi\slie1 contr>ie to ! solemne league & cov5ant & treaties1 h invad$1 & are by all actis ( ho/ilitie de/roy+ ! same1 ,?air=e hes /atute & orda9$ t all f5sible m51 )9 ! %]refdomes ( ,fyiff1 & ,k9ross1 ,clakmanan1 ,/irl+1 ,dumb>tane1 ,argyll1 ,boott1 ,p]?1 ,=f>1 ,k9c>d9e1 ,ab]de9e1 ,bamff1 ,murray1 ,nairne1 ,inv]ness1 ,ross1 ,su!rl&1 ,crom>tie1 ,caitnes1 & ,orknay1 cum to an r&ev\ze 9 ! sev]all divisions ( ilk s*yre respective1 to be set d\n & appoyntit be ! comitties ( w> 9 ilk s*yre1 accord+ to ! numb] ( ! regim5tis eft] specifit4 ,! haill h]t(ore noblem51 g5tlem51 & u!ris to burt & l&w>tly fr5t]is1 woodsett]is1 & all o!r f5sible m51 betwixt ?riescore & sixte9e1 ) all !re horses fitt = s]vice1 & _! haill armes = horsem5 & footm5 7except su* z are excommunicate1 =feit$1 notori\slie pr(ane or flagiti\s1 & su* z h be5e f ! beg9n+1 & cont9ew /ill1 or are at ?is tyme1 ob/9at & pr(ess$ enemies & oppos]is ( ! cov5ant & caus ( ,god74 ,out ( ! quhilk haill numb] ( f5sible p]sones1 9 ilk division1 all su* z are vigor\s & able m5 = w> are heirby appoynt$ to be draw9 out1 & put 9 ,regim5tis1 z is eft] specifit1 ) !re be/ horses & arms1 s _m z are s]viceable horses1 & ! re/ on foot1 ) _! be/ armes1 twa "p musquettis & ?ird "p pickis1 & all ) swords4 ,! horsem5 to be arm$ ) pi/ollis1 hul/]is or syidpi/ollis1 & launces10 c41 c4--8,acts ( ! ,p>liam5ts ( ,scotl&10 vol4 vi1 pp4 #efj-efb4--;,ed4 #cdg ,?is disa/r\s attack 0 made by ! =ces 9 ! we/1 f :om _h proce$$1 :at 0 call$ ! ,we/]n ,remon/rance1 :i* _h be5 condemn$ bo? by ! ,committee ( ,e/ates1 & ! ,commission ( ! *ur*4 78,causes ( ! ,"l's ,wra? 9 ,scotl&10 p4 #fj1 pr9t$ 9 ! ye> #affj74 8,befoir ?is feight at ,hammilton1 ,collonell ,k] inquyr$ ! judgem5t ( 8 inf]ior (fic]s ! night befoir1 quhat ?ai ?o*t ( ! caice ( effaires1 z !y !n /ood1 & s*ew$ ?ame t he wold joyne ) nane quho wes n = ! ,remon/rance1 nor yit ) ^? quho wold n declyne ! ,/ait1--,i meane ! committee ( ,e/ait z x !n /ood40 7,nicol's 8,di>y ( ,transactions 9 ,scotl&10 p4 #cg7 ,! foll[+ lett] f ,cromwell describ+ ! defeat at ,hamilton1 is int]e/+ 9 itself z well z on acc\nt ( ! writ]4 8,sir1 ,i h n[ s5t y ! results ( "s treaties among/ ! enemy1 :i* came to my h& ?is day4 ,! ,major ,g5]al1 & ,commiss>y-,g5]all ,:aley m>*$ a few days ago t[>ds ,glasg[1 & ! enemy attempt$ 8 qu>t]s 9 ,hamilton1 & entr$ ! t[n1 b by ! bless+ ( ,god1 by a v graci\s h& ( ,provid5ce1 )\t ! losse ( #f m51 z ,i he> (1 he beat !m out1 kild ab\t #ajj1 took also ab\t ! same numb]1 among/ :i* are "s prison]s ( quality1 & ne> #ajj horse 7z ,i am in=m$71 ! ,major ,g54 be+ 9 ! *ase ( !m1 to :om also ,i h s9ce s5t ! addition ( a fre% p>ty4 ,col4 ,k]re 7z my mess5g] ?is night tells me7 is tak51 8 ,lieut5ant-,col4 & "o t 0 sometimes ,major to ,collonel ,/raughan1 & ,keires ,capta9 ,lieut5ant4 ,! :ole p>ty is %att]$1 & give me leave to say x1 if ,god _h n br\ght !m ^u u1 we might h m>*$ #cjjj horse to dea?1 & n h light$ on !m1 & truly x 0 a /range ,provid5ce br\ght !m ^u him4 ,= ,i m>*$ f ,ed5burgh on ! nor? side ( ,cloid1 appo9t$ ! ,major-,g5]al to m>* f ,peebles to ,hamilton1 on ! s\? side ( ,cloid4 ,i came ?i!r by ! "t expect$1 t>ri$ ! rema9d] ( ! day1 & untill ne] #g o'clock ! next morn+1 appreh5d+ ! ,major-,g54 w\ld n come by reason ( ! wat]s4 ,i be+ retreat$1 ! enemy took enc\ragem5t1 m>*$ all t night1 & came ^u ! ,major-,g5]al's qu>t]s ab\t two h\res be=e day1 :]e x pleas$ ! ,"l to ord] z y h he>d4 8,! ,major-,g54 & ,commiss>y ,g54 7z he s5t me ^w7 7 /ill gone on 9 ! prosecution ( !m1 & sai?1 t except #aej horse 9 "o body1 he he>es !y are fl$ by #af or #ah 9 a company1 all ! c\ntry ov]4 ,rob9 ,montgom]y 0 come out ( ,/]l+1 ) #d or #e regim5ts ( horse & dragoons1 b 0 put to a /& :5 he he>d ( ! issue ( ?is bus9esse4 ,/raughan & "s o!r (fic]s _h quitt$ "s #c weeks or a mon? be=e ?is bus9esse1 s t ,k] comm&$ ?is :ole p>ty 9 *ief4 8,x is giv5 out t ! malignants w be all 7almo/7 receiv$ & rise unanim\sly & exp$iti\sly4 ,i c assure y1 t ^? t s]ve y "h1 f9d m satisfaction 9 hav+ to deale ) m5 ( ?is /amp1 !n o!rs1 & x is our com=t t ! ,"l ha? hi!rto made x ! matt] ( our pray]s1 & ( our endeav\rs 7if x might h be5 ! w ( ,god71 to h _h a ,*ri/ian und]/&+ betwe5 ^? t fe>e ,god 9 ?is l&1 & ourselves1 & yet we hope x ha? n be5 c>ry$ on ) a will+ fail+ ( our duty to ^? t tru/ u1 & ,i am p]suad$ ! ,"l ha? look$ fav\rably ^u our s9c]ity h]e91 & w /ill doo s1 & ^u y also :il/ y make ! int]e/ ( ,god's p y\rs4 ,^? religi\s p ( ,scotl&1 t fall 9 ?is cause1 we _c b pitty & m\rne = !m1 & we pray t all good m5 may d s too4 ,inde$ !re is at ?is "t a v great di/raction1 & mighty work+s ( ,god ^u ! he>ts ( div]s1 bo? m9i/]s & p1 mu* ( x t5d+ to ! ju/ification ( y\r cause4 ,& al?\gh "s are z bitt] & z bad z ev]1 mak+ x _! bus9esse to %uffle hypocritically ) _! consci5ces & ! cov5ant1 to make x lawfull to joyne ) malignants1 :i* n[ !y d 7z well z !y might long be=e7 hav+ tak5 9 ! head ( !m1 yet truly o!rs are />tl$ at x1 & "s h be5 con/ra9$ by ! "w ( ,god ^u _! consci5ces1 to make sad & solemn accusations ( !mselves1 & lam5tations 9 ! face ( _! supream au?ority1 *>g+ !mselves z guilty ( ! blood %$ 9 ?is w>re1 by hav+ a h& 9 ! treaty at ,br$a1 & by br++ ! k+ 9 among/ !m4 ,?is lately did a ,"l ( ! ,session1 & )drew1 & lately ,mr4 ,james ,levi/on1 a man z highly e/eem$ z any = piety & le>n+1 :o 0 a ,commission] = ! ,kirk at ! said treaty1 *>g$ himselfe ) ! guilt ( ! blood ( ?is w>1 be=e _! assembly1 & )drew f !m1 & is retir$ to 8 own h\se4 ,x w be v necess>y to enc\rage victuall]s to come to u1 t y take (f cu/omes & excise f all ?+s br\ght hi!r = ! use ( ! army4 ,i beg y\r pray]s1 & re/ y\r humble s]vant1 ,o4 ,cromwell4 ,ed9burgh1 #d ,dec4 #affj40--,sev4 ,proc4 9 ,p>l4 ,dec4 #ab to #ai1 apud ,cromwelliana1 pp4 #id1 #ie4--;,ed4 #cdh ,t is1 8,h[ mu* *ang$ f t assembly :i* 0 =m]ly60 7,quantum mutatus ab illo ,hectore1 qui1 c4 ,virg4 neid1 lib4 ii4 v]4 #bgd47--;,ed4 #cdi 8,ult4 ,july1 #afdh4 ,po/ ,m]idian ,sep4 xxi4 ,a ,decl>ation ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly conc]n+ ! pres5t dang]s ( ,religion & especially ! unlawful engagem5t 9 ,w>1 aga9/ ! k+dom ( ,engl&4 ,toge!r ) _m necess>y exhortations & directions to all ! ,memb]s ( ! ,kirk ( ,scotl&40 ,records ( ! ,kirk ( ,scotl&1 pp4 #dih-eje4 ,edit$ by ,a4 ,pet]k94--,ed4 #cej ,at a meet+ ( ! ,committee ( ,e/ates1 on ! #f? ( ,janu>y1 #afea1--8,rege ,pres5te4 ,! lett] f ! ,presbyt]y ( ,/irl+ to ! ,commission ( ! ,g5]all ,assembly1 /ill disclaim+ ! k+s int]e/e1 & ! unity ( all ! subjects ( ! l& to assi/ _! c\ntrey aga9/ ! comon enimey1 r$d1 ) ! ,commission ( ! ,g5]all ,assemblies ansu] !rto1 r$d lykwayes approv9 & orda9$ to be publi%$ & pr9t$40 7,balf\r's ,annales1 vol4 iv4 p4 #bce74 ,! ,commission ( ! ,assembly compla9$1 t ! lett] ( ! ,m9i/]s ( ! ,presbyt]y ( ,/irl+1 :i* 0 pr9t$ at ,ed9burgh #afel1 _h prefix$ to x 8! false & odi\s title ( ,a ,remon/rance ( ! ,presbtyt]y ( ,/irl+ aga9/ ! pres5t conjunction ) ! malignant p>tie40 78,answ] ( ! ,commission10 c4 dat$ ,p]?1 #f ,jan4 #afea p4 #ai4 ,pr9t$ at ,ab]de51 #afea74 ,:at ,b9n+ n[ advances is 9 v9dication ( ! ,lett] ( ! ,presbyt]y ( ,/irl+ & 9 reply to ! ,answ] ( ! ,commission4 ,mr4 ,james ,gu?rie1 & ,mr4 ,david ,b5net1 ,m9i/]s at ,/irl+1 7 *>g$ by ! committee ( ,e/ates ) tra9+ ?is ,lett]1 & summon$ to appe> be=e !m1 at ,p]?1 on ! #ai? ( ,febru>y1 #afea1 to answ] = _! conduct4--8,acts ( ,p>l41 vol4 vi4 p4 #egh40--;,ed4 #cea 8,& fir/1 we %all desyre e "o s]i\sly to consid] ! case & condition :]e9 ! k+dome is engag$ & /&e? at ?is tyme1 t n[ we are n ^u an engagem5t ( invasive w>re b ^u necess>y def5ce aga9/ a =raign enemy1 :o ha? n only inju/ly invad$ u1 b also 7?r\gh ! holy p]missive provid5ce ( ,god7 sla9e _m ( our bre?r5 ) ! sword1 subdu$ a great "p ( ! l&1 is oppress+ ! p ( ,god !re91 & foll[+ 8 inju/ designes & int5tions aga9/ ! re/ ( ! k+dome1 t 9 ?is case1 9 ! ord9>y way ( provid5ce1 accord+ to :i* m5 mu/ act1 unlesse !y w\ld be guilty ( tempt+ ,god1 !re is ne$ (1 & ought to be employ$ aga9/ ! enemy1 su* a compet5cy ( p[] z is requir$ 9 "r & w>rantable prud5cie1 & may be _h1 n be+ ( itself s9ful4 ,?is c]ta9ly is mans duety1 :atev] ,god1 out ( 8 sov]aignity1 ha? done1 or may doe 9 ! case ( want1 or disproportion ( meanes40--,answ] ( ! ,commission1 ut supra1 p4 #f4--;,ed4 #ceb 8,9 su* p>ts ( ! k+dome1 z are yet free f ! oppression ( ! enemy1 & s out ( :i* any m5 c be rais$1 !re is n a possibility to get su* a compet5cie ( p[]1 unlesse !re be a m g5]all call+ foor? ( ! body ( ! p ?an ha? be5 be=e1 ?is z x is mo/ c]ta9 9 itselfe1 s x is mo/ app>5t1 & evid5t unto all1 t doe und]/& ^! p>ts ( ! k+dome4 ,& :]eas fai?full & hone/ m5 9 ! ,/ate1 well acqua9t$ ) ! sev]all %>es ( t "p ( ! k+dome1 h publickly decl>$ t :5 all %all be br\ght toge!r1 t c be call$ foor? ( ^! p>ts1 accord+ to publick resolution1 !re w sc>ce be a compet5t p[] aga9/ ! p[] ( ! enemy1 we _c b mu* wond]1 if any1 n s acqua9t$ !re)1 %all hold ! contr>y1 & n give cr$it to ! decl>ation ( hone/ & fai?full m51 especially 9 au?ority1 ! matt] be+ su*1 z 9 ! imm$iate k !re( dep5de? on s5se1 &1 z to ^? t h n t k1 p]ta9e? to humane fai?1 :i* give? cr$it to ! te/imony te/ium idoneorum ( compet5t witnesses su* z ^! are :om we h design$40--,id4 pp4 #f1 #g4--;,ed4 #cec 8,we ne$ say no m unlesse !re 7 "s %[ ( pro(e to ! contr>y4 ,yet we %all say some:at p>ticul>ly to "o place t :i* is said 9 ! case ( ,amaziah's associat+ ) & tak+ to him ! ,israelits = help 9 8 j def5ce1 7#b ,*ron4 xxv4 #g3 #8,o k+ let n ! army ( ,israel goe ) !e = ! ,"l is n ) ,israel ev5 ) all ! h\se ( ,ephraim1'7 z be+ ma9ly urg$ & z x seems mo/ to /ick ) "s 9 ! pres5t bus9esse to :i* sundry ?+s may be answ]$1 :i* cle> ! pres5t bus9esse f ! =ce !re(4 #a4 ,! ,israelits 7 idolat]s1 & =re9]s n s 9 our case1 9 ei!r respect4 ,b x is all$g$ t ! reason :y ,amaziah is disswad$ f tak+ _! assi/ance is because ,god 0 n ) !m1 & !re=e ! same reason hav+ place 9 manie ( ^!1 :om ! pres5t resolution compreh5de?1 ! disswasion ha? ! same =ce aga9/ !m4 ,!re=e #b4 ,god's n be+ ) !m may be ei!r conceiv$ & und]/ood1 9 reg>d ( ! e/ate ( grace & reconciliation ) ,god b h[-s ev] t ) _m ( !m ,god 0 n 9 ?is reg>d1 yet ! reason _c be all$g$ 9 ?is s5se because !n x w\ld foll[ by ! argum5t1 t we might n take ! help ( any man out ( ! e/ate ( grace1 = our j & necess>y def5ce1 :i* none w admit1 or x may be und]/ood ( ,god's assi/ance & prosp]+ provid5ce simply4 ,b nei!r c x be tak5 ?us1 because x is c]ta9 & cle> t ,god 0 (t5 ) !m 9 ?is s5se 9 _! own cause & qu>rells4 ,!re=e x mu/ ne$s be conceiv$1 9 reg>d ( _! pr(ession1 & religion1 :i* 0 corrupt & idolatr\s4 ,n[ ! reason ?us und]/ood ha? n place 9 our bus9esse4 #c4 ,yet doe we n f9d t ,amaziah is comm&$ to exclude any ( ! subjects ( 8 own k+dom1 f act+ 9 t def5ce1 or reprov$ = n do+ ( x not)/&+ _m ( !m no d\bt 7 naughty & corrupt 9 _! way1 #b ,k+s xiv40--,answ] ( ! ,commission1 p4 #ab4--;,ed4 #ced ,t is1 8*iefly40 ,! /rict signification ( ut plurimum is1 z mu* z possible4--,ed4 #cee 8,at ! b> ( consci5ce40--,ed4 #cef 8,doe? our m5tion+ onlie ! k+dome 9 t resolution1 import a sep>ation ( ! k+dome1 & ! cause 9 ! qu>rell aga9/ our enemie8 ,or :at logick c draw out su* a consequ5ce out ( x8 ,wee d ?9k t ! k+dome be+ 9 dang] by ?is enemie1 ! cause also is 9 dang]1 & ! def5d+ ( ! k+dome w be ! def5d+ ( ! cause also4 ,& we tru/ no in/rum5ts %all bee employ$ = ! def5ce ( ! k+dom to ! prejudice ( ! cause40--,answ] ( ! ,commission1 ut supra1 p4 #ai4--;,ed4 #ceg 8,9 po9t ( fact40--,ed4 #ceh 8,on t v acc\nt40--,ed4 #cei ,bi%op ,hall qua9tly rem>ks1 t 8,no devil is s dang]\s z ! religi\s devil40 8,suppose ! ends ( ?is ,engagem5t to be good1 7:i* !y are n17 yet ! meanes & ways ( prosecution are unlawful1 because !re is n an equall avoid+ ( rocks on bo? h&s1 b a joyn+ ) malignants to suppresse sect>ies1 a joyn+ h&s ) a black devill to beat a :ite devill4 ,!y are bad physicians :o w\ld s cure "o disease z to bre$ ano!r z evil or worse40 78,a ,decl>ation ( ! ,g54 ,assembly conc]n+ ! pres5t dang]s ( ,religion40 ,rec4 ( ! ,kirk ( ,scotl&1 p4 #eja47 ,9 ! ye> #afdi ! ,scotti% p>liam5t pass$ an 8,act aga9/ ,consult]s ) ,devils & ,famili> ,spirits10 c4 7,acts ( ! ,p>l4 ( ,scot4 vol4 vi4 p4 #cei47 ,x 0 suppos$ t ! p[] ( "s ( ^! 0 employ$ 9 p>ticul> in/ances = ! b5efit ( mank9d4 ,!y 7 !re=e di/+ui%$ f ! o!rs 9 ! same way t :ite wit*es or p]sons :o us$ *>ms & incantations = cur+ diseases1 c4 7 di/+ui%$1 b n 9 ! eye ( ! law1 f black wit*es1 or ^? :o practis$ _! art = ! purposes ( mis*ief4 7,:itelock's 8,memorials10 p4 #eej4 ,see also ,sir ,walt] ,scott's 8,tales ( a ,gr&fa!r10 vol4 ii4 p4 #aag47 ,if we look to ! /range confessions ( _m ( ! un=tunate creatures :o 7 condemn$ to suff] dea? = wit*craft 9 ^? days1 )\t adv]t+ to ! cruel means t 7 (t5 resort$ to ) a view to extort f !m su* confessions1 ! cr$ulity ( ! age w n appe> to h be5 s extraord9>y z x has be5 repres5t$4 ,x is impossible n to admire ! s+ul> discretion ( ,dr4 ,grey1 ,rector ( ,h\ghton ,conque/ :5 speak+ on ?is subject3 8,no?+10 says he1 8m pla9ly discov]s ! iniquity ( ^? times ?an ! great numb]s ( p execut$ 9 ,engl& & ,scotl& = wit*es1 if !y 7 guilty1 or ! b>b>\s sup]/ition ( ! times1 if !y 7 innoc5t1 :i* is ! m probable40--8,imp>tial ,exam9ation ( ! ,f\r? ,volume ( ,mr4 ,daniel ,neal's ,hi/ory ( ! ,puritans10 p4 #if1 ,lond4 #agci4--;,ed4 #cfj ,t is1 op5ly p]si/+4 ,see 8,! ,answ] ( ! ,commission to ! ,presbyt]y ( ,/irl+10 p4 #aa4--;,ed4 #cfa ,see 8,! ,nullity ( ! ,pret5d$ ,assembly at ,sa9t ,&rews & ,dundee10 c41 p4 #cab4 ,pr9t$ 9 ! ye> #afeb4 ,z _m _h be5 "u age :5 ! ,solemn ,league & ,cov5ant 0 fir/ sworn ! ,commission ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly orda9$ x to be r5ew$ by _! ,act1 ,octob] #f1 #afdh1 jo9+ to x ! 8,solemn ,ackn[l$gm5t ( ,public s9s & ,brea*es ( ! ,cov5ant1 & a ,solemn ,engagem5t to all ! ,duties conta9$ !re940--,ed4 #cfb 8,we desire x may be rememb]$ t 9 ! beg9n+ ( ^! tr\bles1 anno #afch1 :5 z !re 7 !n /&+ laws 9 ?is k+dom1 :i* are n yet repeal$ to ?is day1 dis*>g+ all subjects f rys+ 9 armes1 )\t ! k+s expresse w>rant & comm&1 yet ! subjects ( ?is k+dome p]ceiv+ !mselves 9 dang] to be de/roy$ by =raign invasion1 did fynd ^! lawes no wayes to bynd up _! h&s f tak+ armes1 = _! j def5ce & selfe pres]vation1--^! lawes1 9 ! int5tion ( ! lawgiv]1 be+ made = ! pres]vation ( ! k+dom & n = ! de/ruction ( x4--0 ,answ] ( ! ,commission1 pp4 #ac1 #ad4--;,ed4 #cfc ,see 8,! ,wat]s ( ,sihor1 or ! ,l&s ,defectione10 ,wodr[ ,,mss4 vol4 xvii4 pp4 #ci-da1 9 ,bib4 ,ad4 ,pet]k9's 8,rec4 ( ! ,kirk ( ,scotl&10 pp4 #fai-fbj4--;,ed4 #cfd ,see ,note1 page #if4--;,ed4 #cfe ,t is1 8e :]e & at all times l himself & ! same40--,ed4 #cff ,we le>n f ,pr9cipal ,baillie1 78,lett]s & ,j\rnals10 vol4 ii4 p4 #cfc17 t ,b9n+ _h id5tifi$ himself ) ! ,association ( ! ,we/1 :i* 0 requir$ to dissolve itself1 by an ,act ( ! ,scotti% p>liam5t1 pass$ #bh? ,decem41 #afej4--;,ed4 #cfg ,or1 g5]al (fic]s4--,ed4 #cfh ,! fir/ or pr9cipal proposition 9 ! prec$+ syllogism4--,ed4 #cfi 7,m9or probatur17 t is1 ! second proposition 9 ! prec$+ syllogism4 ,x w be p]ceiv$ t ! argum5ts ( ! au?or are con/ruct$ accord+ to ! rules ( ! ,ari/otelian logic4 ,a famili> acqua9tance ) ?is mode ( reason+ cont9u$ to be cultivat$1 at ?is "t1 by all :o wi%$ to excel 9 public disputations 7,pr(essor ,j>d9e's 8,outl9es ( ,philosophical ,education 9 ! ,univ]sity ( ,glasg[10 p4 #ab4 ,glas4 #ahbe74 ,9 ! ,we/m9/] ,assembly1 ! diff]5t speak]s (t5 pres5t$ _! op9ions "u ! =m ( syllogisms1 :i* 7 impugn$ & def5d$ by employ+ ! usual t]ms & te*nical =malities ( ! dialectic art4--,see ,lightfoot's 8,j\rnal ( ! ,proce$+s ( ! ,assembly ( ,div9es40 ,works1 vol4 xiii4 pp4 #abc1 #aeg1 #bjc-bje1 c4--,ed4 #cgj ,aim+ at4--,ed4 #cga ,mr4 ,rob]t ,ramsay1 ,pr9cipal ( ! ,univ]sity1 rem9d$ ! ,presbyt]y ( ,glasg[ at _! fir/ meet+ 9 ,june1 #afea1 8t ,mr4 ,hew ,b9n5 _h expresslie prote/$ t x 0 n lawfull = u to pray = ye succeese ( ! armie1 z x 0 con/itute1 & becaus ( ^? :o n[ h p[] 9 ! same4 ,& f>!r1 ! said ,mr4 ,hew ,b9n51 :5 notice 0 tak5 ( ^! words repeat$ !m ov] & ov] agane1 & av[$1 he wold pray = a bless+ to !m1 yt is1 t yet might be conv]t$1 b1 t he c\ld n pray = success to !m z yet are n[ con/itute40--8,records ( ! ,presbyt]y ( ,glasg[40--,ed4 #cgb ,or %udd]4--,ed4 #cgc ,= ! ,in/ructions giv5 by ! ,scotti% p>liam5t to ! ,commission]s :o w5t to ,br$a see 8,acts ( ! ,p>liam5t ( ,scotl&10 vol4 vi4 pp4 #eac1 #ead4 ,a copy ( ! ,treaty itself agre$ ^u by 8 ,maje/y ,*>les ,,ii & ! ,scotti% ,commission]s & aft]w>ds ratifi$ by p>liam5t1 w be f\nd 9 ,?urloe's ,/ate ,pap]s1 vol4 i4 pp4 #adg1 #adh4--;,ed4 #cgd ,t is1 8:o1 because !y are wise1 are ignorant ( t :i* !y "k40 7,tu pol1 si sapis quod scis1 nescis4 ,t]5t ,eun4 iv4 #d1 #ed47--;,ed4 #cge ,t is1 lively or di/9ct *>act]s4--,ed4 #cgf 8,a fi%]man is made wise by a bite40 ,a ,greek prov]b1 ! orig9al ( ?is 7 7 has be5 pres]v$ 9 a fragm5t ( ,sophocles1 ,erasmi ,adagiorum ,*il4 ,quat4 p4 #da4 ,coloni #afab4 ,s*olia/es ,grci ,9 ,sophoc4 ,tom4 iii4 p4 #fjb4 ,arg5torati #aghh4--;,ed4 #cgg 8,ano!r consequ5ce ( ?is defeat at ,dunb> 01 t e "o blam$ ! o!r1 ! "o side = purg+ out too _m :o might h be5 ( s]vice aga9/ ! enemy1 & ^! aga9 blam$ _! opposites = be+ too remiss1 & n well en\gh purg$40--,memoirs ( ! ,life ( ! ,rev4 ,rob]t ,blair1 p4 #aac4 ,ed94 #agee4--;,ed4 #cgh ,answ] ( ! ,commission1 ut supra1 p4 #h4--;,ed4 #cgi ,p4 #agh ,ed94 #afdi4--;,ed4 #chj ,or z a g5]al pr9ciple4--,ed4 #cha ,9 opposition to :at is "h affirm$ x is /at$ 9 ! pamphlet entitl$1 8,a ,true ,repres5tation ( ! ,pres5t ,division 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&10 7p4 #ae47 t ! ,scotti% ,re=m]s did n look ^u _! conjunction ) ! ,duke ( ,*atelh]ault & 8 foll[]s1 8z a cause ( t sad /roak1 z "s w\ld make ! _w believe1 f ,mr4 ,knoxes ,s]mon at ,/]l94 ,= 9 ! heads ( t ,s]mon1 pr9t$ 9 ! ,hi/ory ( ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&1 p4 #bag ,edit4 ,ed9burgh1 #afdd1 9 #dto1 !re is no m5tion ( any su* ?+ b only ( _! c>nal confid5ce1 t possibly !y _h n s9c]ely rep5t$ ( _! =m] opposition1 & t !y :o 7 late come 9 7 made to feel 9 _! own he>ts1 h[ bitt] a cup !y _h made o!rs to dr9k be=e !m4 ,nor do? he 7z our ,bre?r5's t5ets n[ lead !m7 presse !m to purge out su* z 7 lately admitt$1 b do? only presse rep5tance ^u all ( !m40--,dr4 ,m',crie pres5ts 8 read]s ) an analysis ( ?is s]mon ( ! 8great ,apo/le ( ! ,scots10 z he 0 call$ by ,beza4--,see 8,life ( ,knox10 pp4 #aib1 #aic1 six? edit4--,ed4 #chb ,see page #die ( ?is edition4--,ed4 #chc 8,! safety ( ! p0 is 8! highe/ law40--,ed4 #chd 8,! v hea!ns _h a notion ( ! unlawfulnesse ( conf$]acies ) wick$ m54 ,= z ,victor9us ,/rigelius on #b ,*ron4 #be1 note? out ( s*ylus 8 trag$y1 intitul$ ,sev5 to ,!be1 ,amphi>aus a wise v]tu\s man 0 !re=e swall[$ up 9 ! e>?1 ) sev5 m51 & sev5 horses1 because he _h associat himself ) ,tydeus1 ,capaneus & o!r impi\s comm&]s m>*+ to ! siege ( ,!be40 78,gillespie's ,miscel4 ,que/410 p4 #agh47 s*ylus makes ,eteocles give ! foll[+ description ( ! "* ( ,amphi>aus1 & =etell 8 de/9y4--78,septem cont ,!bas10 v]4 #eig47 8,no?+ worse ,9 :ate'er cause ?an impi\s fell[%ip1 ,no?+ ( good is reap'd = :5 ! field ,is s[n ) wrong ! rip5$ fruit is dea? ,s ?is se] ,( temp]'d wisdom1 ( unsulli$ hon\r1 ,j1 good1 & pi\s1 & a mighty prophet1 ,9 despite to 8 bett] judgm5t jo9'd ,) m5 ( impi\s d>+1 b5t to tread ,! long1 irremeable way1 ) !m ,%all1 if high ,jove assi/ u1 be dragg'd d[n ,to jo9t p]dition40--,pott]4 ,reg>d$ simply z a poetical fiction1 ! acc\nt :i* ,/atius has giv5 ( ! fate ( ,amphi>aus is p>ticul>ly /rik+ & beautiful--7,!bald4 lib4 vii4 v]4 #hae-hbc7--;,ed4 #che 8,a ,hypo!tical ,proposition is "o :i* ass]ts n absolutely1 b "u an hypo!sis indicat$ by a conjunction4 ,an hypo!tical syllogism is "o on :i* ! reason+ dep5ds on su* a proposition40--,:ately's 8,elem5ts ( ,logic10 p4 #chh4--;,ed4 #chf 8,= he :o gives life gives ! ?+s :i* are necess>y to life40--,cic4 ,de ,(fic4 lib4 cap4 #d4--;,ed4 #chg ,! ,,ms4 9 my possession :i* w be aft]w>ds describ$ has no "p ( ?is ?ird answ]4 ,9 place ( x ,i f9d ! foll[+ passage3 8,& ?\gh !re _h be5 disproportion ( numb]s betwixt u & ! enemy1 yet we _c b /ill say1 x _h be5 a way mu* bett] beseem+ ! p ( ,god1 & 9 :i* !re %\ld h be5 mu* m peace & consort1 to h _h to d our duty ) su* a disproportion1 ?an to h tak5 9 ! malignant p>ty = mak+ x up40--,ed4 #chh ,?an )4--,ed4 #chi ,dirge1 or "s su* ^w is want+ "h4--,ed4 #cij ,t is1 put !m 9 m9d4--,ed4 #cia ,! rema9+ "p ( ! ,section is n conta9$ 9 ei!r ( ! two prec$+ editions ( ! 8,case ( ,consci5ce10 b is tak5 f a ,,ms4 9 ! h&writ+ ( ! p]iod ) ! use ( :i* ,i h be5 fav\r$ by my fri5d ,david ,la+1 ,esq41 ,secret>y to ! ,bannatyne ,club4 ,?is ,,ms4 t]m9ates ) ,section ,,iv4--,ed4 #cib ,mr4 ,george ,gillespie1 :o 0 ! son ( ,mr4 ,john ,gillespie1 ,m9i/] ( ,kirkaldy1 0 at ?is "t "o ( ! ,m9i/]s ( ,ed9burgh1 b he _h gone to ,kirkaldy = ! b5efit ( 8 heal?4 ,he 0 "o ( ! ,commission]s f ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&1 to ! ,we/m9/] ,assembly4 ,9 8 lett]s f ,london1 ,pr9cipal ,baillie1 :o 0 also "o ( ! ,scotti% ,commission]s1 speaks ( 8 y\?ful colleague 9 t]ms ( high admiration4 8,( a tru?10 he says1 respect+ him1 9 a lett] dat$ ,m>* #bf1 #afdd1 8!re is no man ^: p>ts 9 a public dispute ,i d s admire4 ,he has /udi$ s accurately all ! po9ts ev] yet came to our assembly1 he has gott5 s ready1 s assur$1 s solid a way ( public debat+1 t1 h[ev] !re be 9 ! assembly div]s v excell5t m51 yet 9 my poor judgm5t1 !re is n "o :o speaks m rationally & to ! po9t1 ?an t brave y\? has done ev]40 78,lett]s & ,j\rnals10 vol4 l4 p4 #dea4 ,see also1 pp4 #djg1 #dai1 #dca47 ,gillespie's 8,treatise ( ,miscellany ,que/ions10 :i* 0 publi%$ aft] 8 dea?1 9 #afdi1 conta9s a *apt] entitl$1 8,ano!r mo/ useful ,case ( ,consci5ce discuss$ & resolv$1 conc]n+ associations & conf$]acies ) idolat]s1 infidels1 h]etics1 or any o!r kn[n enemies ( tru? & godl9ess0 7pp4 #afi-aic47 ,?is1 x w be obs]v$ is1 ) v little v>iation1 ! title ( ! ,tractate ( ,b9n+4 ,x is probable1 t !y :o fir/ und]took ! publication ( ,b9n+'s ,,ms4 7 l$ to adopt ?is title f ! simil>ity ( ! views1 z well z ! id5tity ( ! subjects ( ! two au?ors4 ,:5 ! ,commission ( ! *ur* met at ,p]?1 9 ,decemb]1 #afej1 = ! purpose ( consid]+ ! qu]y ( ! p>liam5t z to ! p]sons :o ought1 or ought n1 9 pres5t circum/ances to be employ$1 9 ! def5ce ( ! c\ntry1--x 0 n likely t ! publi%$ op9ions ( ,gillespie ^u su* a subject w\ld be ov]look$4 ,b says ,baillie1 :5 giv+ an acc\nt ( ?is meet+1 8,! "q 0 alleg$ to be alt]$ f t :i* ,mr4 ,gillespie writes (40--8,lett]s & ,j\rnals10 vol4 ii4 p4 #cfe4--;,ed4 #cic ,! "n ( 8,m4 ,f4 ,c>mi*ael0 is atta*$ to a w>rant1 :i* is dat$ ,sept4 #a1 #afea1 & be>s to be subscrib$ by c]ta9 commission]s ( ! *ur*1 au?oriz+ ,george ,ogilvy ( ,h>ras1 to deliv] up to ,"l ,balc>res1 ! ,regi/]s ( ! ,kirk t 7 9 8 h\se 7,reg4 ( ,de$s1 #f ,m>*1 #agja4 ,dr4 ,m',crie's ,mem4 ( ,veit* & ,brysson1 ,app5d4 p4 #ebe47 ,!re c be little d\bt t ^! 7 ! orig9al records ( ! *ur*1 :i* 7 produc$ & id5tifi$ at ! meet+ ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly at ,glasg[1 9 ! ye> #afch4 7,id4 p4 #dig4 8,rec4 ( ! ,kirk10 vol4 l4 pp4 #bb-bd1 ,edit$ by ,a4 ,pet]k947 ,x is boldly ass]t$ by ,gordon1 p>son ( ,ro?iemay1 t ! old au!ntic records ( ! ,assemblies 7 at t "t 9 ! h&s ( ,ar*bi%op ,spottiswood1 :o _h c>ri$ !m ) him1 he says1 to ,london1 ?\gh he m cauti\sly adds1 9 a nota1 8,x is v unc]ta9e if ! regi/]s pres5t$ w] ! pr9cipalls1 or if only copyes40 78,hi/ory ( ,scots ,affairs10 vol4 i4 pp4 #adf1 #adg4 ,ab]de54 ,pr9t$ = ! ,spald+ ,club1 #ahda47 ,kei? tells u 9 :at way ^! records aft]w>ds came into ! possession ( ,mr4 ,ar*ibald ,campbell1 a ,scotti% non-jur+ cl]gyman resid+ 9 ,london1 by :om !y 7 mo/ unju/ifiably deta9$ f ! ,*ur* aft] ! ,revolution1 & subsequ5tly gift$ to ,sion ,college1 ! gov]nors ( :i* be+ expressly re/rict$ f p]mitt+ !m to pass out ( _! cu/ody4 78,hi/4 ( ! ,aff4 ( ,*ur* & ,/ate 9 ,scot410 p4 #dig47 ,aft] "s delay on ! "p ( ! gov]nors1 ! long conceal$ records1 b\nd up 9 ?ree volumes1 & embrac+ ! :ole p]iod betwe5 #aefj & #afaf1 7 giv5 up by !m = inspection1 9 ! ye> #ahcd1 to ! ,select ,committee ( ! ,h\se ( ,commons on ,*ur* ,patronage4 78,m9utes ( ,evid5ce10 pp4 #abf1 #cee1 #cgd47 ,dr4 ,lee1 "o ( ! witnesses be=e ! ,committee1 decl>$1 aft] exam9+ !m1 he 0 q c]ta9 t !y 7 8au!ntic records40 7,id4 p4 #dej74 ,! loss ( su* invaluable ar*ives1 soon aft] ?is1 :i* n[ appe>s to be plac$ beyond all d\bt1 9 consequ5ce ( ! de/ruction ( ! ,h\se ( ,commons by fire1 is mu* to be deplor$4--,ed4 #cid ,at ! ,re/oration1 ,mr4 ,moncrieff 0 eject$ f 8 p>i%1 = ! "p he _h act$ 9 fram+ or sanction+ ! 8,remon/rance10 & ! 8,causes ( ! ,"l's wra?10 :i* 0 eng5u\sly confess$ by him 78,acts ( ! ,p>liam5ts ( ,scotl&10 vol4 vii4 p4 #cfg47 ,wodr[ has collect$ v>i\s p>ticul>s reg>d+ ! life1 "*1 & subsequ5t suff]+s1 = consci5ce' sake1 ( ?is pi\s & useful m9i/]4 78,hi/4 ( ! ,suff4 ( ! ,*4 ( ,scot401 vol4 i4 pp4 #aig-bjj47 ,z he 0 p]secut$1 dur+ ! ,usurpation1 = p]si/+ 9 pray+ publicly = ! k+1 he _h ?us ! s+ul> mis=tune ( be+ puni%$ bo? = 8 loyalty & 8 suppos$ disloyalty4 ,mr4 ,moncrieff has _h a ni*e assign$ to him by ,h[ie among ! ,scots ,wor?ies4 7pp4 #daa-dae4 ,dumfries1 #ahce47 ,mr4 ,james ,gu?rie1 ,m9i/] at ,/irl+1 :o 0 imprison$ at ! same "t ) 8 fri5d1 ,mr4 ,moncrieff1 & aft]w>ds execut$1 0 accus$ at 8 trial ( compil+ 8! ,remon/rance40 ,?is he d5i$1 affirm+ he c\ld prove1 by hundr$s ( witnesses1 t he 0 at ,/irl+ at ! "t1 _m miles di/ant4--,see 8 ,def5ces1 8,acts ( ! ,p>l4 ( ,scot410 vol4 vii4 ,app5d4 p4 #cg4--;,ed4 #cie ,! p>liam5t ( ,scotl& pass$ ! ,act ( ,classes on ! #bc;d ( ,janu>y1 #afdi4 ,x 0 entitl$ an ,act 8= purg+ ! ,judicatories1 & o!r places ( ,public tru/40 ,^? :om x decl>$ to be incapable ( sitt+ 9 p>liam5t1 or ( hold+ any civil or milit>y appo9tm5t1 7 divid$ into f\r classes4 ,! disqualification ( su* z1 on acc\nt ( _! suppos$ great] crim9ality1 7 plac$ 9 ! fir/ class1 0 to cont9ue = life1 t ( ! second class = t5 ye>s2 t ( ! ?ird class = five ye>s2 & t ( ! f\r? class = "o ye> only1 provid$ !y gave previ\sly suffici5t evid5ce ( _! p5it5ce4--8,acts ( ! ,p>l4 ( ,scots10 vol4 vi4 p4 #ceb4--;,ed4 #cif 8,aft] ! w(ul r\t at ,dunb>1 9 ! fir/ meet+ at ,/irl+1 x 0 op5ly & vehem5tly press$ to h ,david ,lesly laid aside1 z long be=e 0 design$1 b cov]tly by ! *ief purg]s ( ! times4 ,! man himself did z mu* press z any to h lib]ty to demit 8 *>ge1 be+ cov]$ ) %ame & disc\ragem5t = 8 late unhapp9ess1 & irritat$ ) ,mr4 ,james ,gu?rie's publick invectives aga9/ him f ! pulpit4 ,! mo/ ( ! committee ( e/ates1 & commission ( ! kirk1 w\ld h be5 cont5t to let him g2 b f9d+ no man tol]ably able to supply 8 place1 & ! greate/ "p ( ! rema9+ (fic]s ( horse & foot p]emptory to lay d[n1 if he cont9u$ n2 & aft] all trials f9d+ no maladm9i/ration on him to c\nt (1 b ! removal ( ! army f ! hill ! night be=e ! r\t1 :i* yet 0 a consequ5ce ( ! committee's ord]1 contr>y to 8 m9d1 to /op ! enemy's retreat1 & = t end to /orm ,broxm\? h\se z soon z possible4 ,on ^! consid]ations ! /ate1 unanim\sly did ) all e>ne/ness entreat him to keep /ill 8 *>ge aga9/ ?is ord]1 my ,"l ,w>i/on1 &1 z ,i suppose ,sir ,john ,*eesly1 did ent] _! diss5t4 ,i am sure ,mr4 ,james ,gu?rie did 81 at :i*1 z a great imp]t95cy1 _m 7 (f5d$4 ,col4 ,/ra*an (f]$ to lay d[n 8 *>ge1 be+ unwill+ m to be comm&$ by ,d4 ,lesly4 ,"s m incl9$ to d s1 b all 7 quiet$ by ?is exp$i5t40--,baillie's ,lett]s1 vol4 ii4 p4 #cej4--;,ed4 #cig ,! religi\s zeal ( ,b9n+1 8 patriotism1 & 8 dread ( arbitr>y p[] 71 x is cle>1 /rong] ?an 8 loyalty4 ,sir ,edw>d ,walk]1 h[ev]1 v\*es = ! loyalty1 at ?is p]iod1 ( ! ,scotti% nation 9 g5]al4 8,= ! disposition ( ! p10 he says1 7,hi/4 ,disc4 p4 #aid7 8!y are g5]ally = ! k+ & 8 gov]nm5t1 be+ mo/ "u ! notion ( ,malignants & ,engag]s1 ab\t #ajj ( #abj noblem5 be+ 9 t condition4 ,mo/ ( ! ,g5try are v loyal1 & 9 a mann] all ! common p40 ,b9n+'s language respect+ ,*>les ,,ii4 at ! "t ( pass+ ! ,public ,resolutions1 appe>s to h />tl$ 8 co-presbyt]1 ,pr9cipal ,baillie1 :o writes ?us 9 a lett] :i* 0 fir/ design$ = 8 fri5d ,mr4 ,dickson1 b aft]w>ds s5t to ,mr4 ,spang at ,campv]e4--8,mr4 ,patrick ,gillespie & ,mr4 ,james ,gu?rie1 :]ev] !y came1 utt]$ _! passion4 ,i he>d "o :o _h m>ri$ ,mr4 ,patrick's si/]'s daught] report to ,mr4 ,d\glas1 t ,mr4 ,hugh ,b9n+1 ) ,mr4 ,patrick1 9 ,kirkaldy1 _h spoke l a di/ract$ man1 say+ to ,mr4 ,d\glas's own wife1 & ! "y man himself1 & 8 "m-9-law1 ,mr4 ,patrick's si/]1 #8t ! commission ( ! kirk w\ld approve no?+ t 0 "r2 t a hypocrite ought n to reign ov] u2 t we ought to treat ) ,cromwell & give him security n to tr\ble ,engl& ) a k+2 & :oev] m>r$ ?is treaty1 ! blood ( ! sla9 9 ?is qu>rel %\ld be on _! heads4' ,/range words if true40--,lett]s1 vol4 ii4 p4 #cfc4 ,! ungrateful1 impolitic1 & b>b>\s treatm5t :i* 8 ,scotti% subjects receiv$ f ,*>les ,,ii4 aft] ! ,re/oration1 mu/ be held to be a pro( ( ! sagacity at lea/ ( ,b9n+1 & a ju/ification ( ! suspicion ) :i* he & "s ( ! o!r ,prote/]s reg>d$ him4 ,x is n unlikely t1 9 _! case1 ! /rong appeal to ! fe>s ( ! ,engli% & ,scotti% presbyt]ians1 z ! suppos$ fri5ds ( mon>*y1 conta9$ 9 ,milton's 8,t5ure ( ,k+s & ,magi/rates10 :i* 0 publi%$ b two ye>s be=e ?is1 _h n fail$ altoge!r ( its effect4--,ed4 #cih ,i h n be5 able to discov] to :at 8old translation0 ! au?or alludes4 ,b ,wilcox puts ! same int]pretation1 t he does1 ^u ! n9? v]se ( ?is *apt]4 8,s9ne1 7viz4 :i* ! wick$ & ungodly m5 commit1 & !y "k "o ( !m by ano!r17 make? fools to agree1 7viz4 "o ( !m ) ano!r3 q4d4 _! p>tak+ 9 wick$nesse jo9e? ! wick$'s m9ds1 "o ( !m t[>ds ano!r27 b among ! righte\s1 7i4e4 good & holy p17 t :i* is acceptable 7viz4 be=e ,god & good m57 make? agreem5t 7viz4 among !mselves3 q4d4 good ?+s onlie tie good m5's m9ds toge!r740 ,a ,%ort yet ,s\nd ,comm5t>ie ,writt5 on t ,wor?ie ,"w call$ ! ,prov]bs ( ,salomon4 ,london1 #afbd4--;,ed4 #cii ,! ,e/ates1 or p>liam5t4--,ed4 #djj ,t is1 notori\s or manife/4--,ed4 #dja ,9 ! m>g9 ( ! au?oriz$ v]sion ! v]se is translat$ ?us 8,a great man grieve? all & he hire? ! fool1 he hire? also transgressors40--,ed4 #djb ,t is1 viol5t bl[+4 ,caird+ h[ev]1 is n unlikely ! prop] ^w1 a caird be+ 9 ,scotl& ! "n ( a t9k]4--,ed4 #djc 8,al?\gh y expel nature by viol5ce1 %e w /ill return40--,p]4 ,epi/4 lib4 i4 ep4 #aj4 v]4 #bd4--;,ed4 #djd ,hav+ bur/1 z x 71 its floodgates4--,ed4 #dje ,t is1 m4--,ed4 #djf ,t is1 a defici5cy4--,ed4 #djg ,g54 xxx4 #aa4--;,ed4 #djh ,vide ,cic4 de ,(fic4 lib4 iii4 cap4 #cc4--;,ed4 #dji ,or m9es4--,ed4 #daj ,or1 unsuitable4--,ed4 #daa 8,*>ity does n inflict puni%m5t because an (f5ce has be5 committ$1 b le/ an (f5ce %\ld be committ$40--,ed4 #dab 8,he t is n incl9$ to-day w be m incl9$ to-morr[40 ,?is is rev]s+ ! say+ ( ! poet-- ,qui non e/ hodie1 cras m9us aptus erit ,ovid1 ,rem$4 ,amor4 v]4 #id4--;,ed4 #dac 8,%e does n see :at is 9 ! bag beh9d h]40 ,s$ non videmus mantic quod 9 t]go e/4 ,catul4 ,c>m4 xxii4 v]4 #ba4 ,!re is an allusion "h to "o ( ! fables ( sop4 ,jupit]1 says ,aesop1 plac$ two bags ^u m54 ,! "o1 :i* conta9$ _! own faults1 he put ^u _! back1 & ! o!r1 :i* 0 fill$ ) ! faults ( o!rs1 he susp5d$ f _! neck1 ^u _! brea/4 ,9 ?is way1 we _c see our own misde$s1 b1 p]ceiv+ ^? ( o!rs1 we c5sure !m freely4 ,phd4 ,fab4 sop1 lib4 iv4 fab4 #aj4--;,ed4 #dad ,^! are t]ms 7locus inv5tionis ! place or topic ( inv5tion1 & m$ium1 ! argum5t or middle t]m ( a syllogism7 :i*1 belong+ to ! dialectic art1 7 employ$ by ! s*ool-m54 ,all ! arts & sci5ces h c]ta9 g5]al subjects connect$ ) !m :i* presuppose p>ticul> facts1 axioms1 & rules4 ,^! g5]al subjects1 be+ us$ 9 ! inv5tion ( argum5ts1 7 call$ topics or common places4 8,!y 7 s call$ by ,ari/otle1 z if !y 7 ! seats f :i* argum5ts 7 to be br\ght =?40 7,sic appellat ab ,ari/otele sunt h quasi s$es e quibus argum5ta promuntur74 ,cic4 ,top4 cap4 ii4--,ed4 #dae ,we grant & solicit 9 our turn ?is indulg5ce4 ,hor4 ,de ,art4 poet4 v]4 #aa4--;,ed4 #daf ,or1 condesc5d5ce4--,ed4 #dag ,or1 )\t its begett+ love4--,ed4 #dah ,ov]look x4--,ed4 #dai ,mo/4--,ed4 #dbj ,! ^w homo 7man7 has be5 suppos$ to be d]iv$ f humus 7! gr\nd7 because man sprang f ! e>?4 ,qu9tillian's objection to ?is d]ivation ( ! ^w is t all o!r animals h ! same orig94 7quasi v]o non omnibus animal bus eadem origo4 ,in/it4 ,orator lib4 i1 cap4 #f7 ,su* an objection h[ev] has b little =ce4 ,= ?\gh1 accord+ to ! acc\nt :i* ,moses gives ( ! creation1 ! e>? at ! comm& ( ,god1 n only br\ght =? man1 b o!r creatures1 7,g54 i4 #bd7 man alone 0 call$ ,adam because he 0 =m$ ( ! du/ ( ! gr\nd1 77 ,g54 ii4 #g4--;,joseph1 ,antiq4 lib4 i1 cap4 #a4--;,ed4 #dba ,t is1 8humble be+s40--,ed4 #dbb ,see note page #afh4--;,ed4 #dbc ,humility is 8! season+ ( ! virtues10 z well z 8! g>b40 ,cic]o repres5ts suavity ( spee* & mann]s to be ! season+ ( fri5d%ip 7condim5tum amiciti74 ,de ,amicitia1 cap4 #ah4--;,ed4 #dbd ,t is1 8an ornam5t & cov]+40--,ed4 #dbe ,cr$e mihi1 b5e qui latuit1 b5e vixit2 et intra ,=tunam debet quisque man]e suam4 8,believe me1 he :o has n attract$ ! notice ( ! _w has liv$ well1 & e "o ought to keep )9 8 own prop] sph]e40 ,ovid ,tri/4 lib4 iii4 eleg4 iv1 v]4 #be4--;,ed4 #dbf 8,he :o falls on a smoo? surface1 7yet ?is r>ely happ5s17 falls 9 su* a way t he c rise aga9 f ! gr\nd he has t\*$40 ,ovid1 ut supra1 v]4 #ag4--;,ed4 #dbg ,a relation ( ! pr9cipal circum/ances 9 ,b9n+'s life foll[s4--,ed4 #dbh ,t is1 he w n refuse4--,ed4 #dbi ,p>cel4--,ed4 #dcj ,su* a disburd5+ ( =m] (f5ces4--,ed4 #dca ,incl9ation4--,ed4 #dcb ,de ,agricola filios suos doc5te4 sop4 ,fab4 p4 #ih4 ,oxon4 #afec4--;,ed4 #dcc ,subdue4--,ed4 #dcd ,su* a wond]4--,ed4 #dce ,viol5t incl9ation4--,ed4 #dcf ,t is1 tru?s ( little value4--,ed4 #dcg ,9 ! ,scotti% univ]sities1 !y 7 said to h laureat$1 :o _h a decree conf]r$ ^u !m1 z !y 7 8cr[n$ ) laurel leaves40 ,ev4 ,un4 ,com4 vol4 i4 p4 #aec4 ,lond4 #ahcg4--;,ed4 #dch ,^! are ! g5]\s s5tim5ts ( an enlight5$ ,*ri/ian4 ,!y w\ld lead u to inf] t ! au?or's views1 z a ,prote/]1 _h be5 modifi$ some:at be=e he di$ or t he _h nev] tak5 su* high gr\nd1 z "s o!rs on ?is score4--,ed4 #dci ,or1 :ile we1 on ! o!r h&4--,ed4 #ddj ,see note1 page #afh4--;,ed4 #dda ,p]haps x %\ld be at lea/1 less4--,ed4 #ddb ,! ^w my/]y seems to be us$ "h 9 ! s5se ( en]gy4 ,x is sometimes spelt by ,scotti% writ]s mi/] & my/]1 & signifies an art or call+1 be+ d]iv$ f ! old ,fr5* ^w me/i]1 a trade4 ,:5 employ$ to d5ote some?+ above human intellig5ce1 x has a diff]5t orig9 7be+ =m$ f 1 a secret74--,ed4 #ddc ,exon]ate1 or unbur!n4--,ed4 #ddd ,or h>ness4--,ed4 #dde ,s5ec4 ,ep4 #ajg4 ,see note1 page #gf4--;,ed4 #ddf ,we are n1 8( our own au?ority40--,ed4 #ddg ,t is1 weight or =ce4--,ed4 #ddh ,t is1 ! hon\r n a load or a load ( hon\r4--,ed4 #ddi ,conf9$4--,ed4 #dej ,see note1 page #aae4--;,ed4 #dea ,! fri5dly salutation :i* ! /ew>d ( ,joseph address$ to 8 ma/]'s bre?r51 :5 !y w5t a second "t to ,egypt to pur*ase corn1 0 7 ,%alom leik\m7 8,peace be to y40 ,aft] ! lapse ( s _m ages1 x is int]e/+ to "k t ?is /ill cont9ues to be1 ) little v>iation1 ! common salutation ( fri5ds 9 ! ,ea/4 ,salam aleik\m1 8,peace be ) y10 is imm$iately ackn[l$g$ by a simil> greet+1 ,aliek\m salam1 8,to y be peace40--,ed4 #deb ,to sit an (f] is1 n to accept x4--,ed4 #dec ,reception4--,ed4 #ded ,! hea!n my?ologi/s repres5t$ ! ,sir5s to be ?ree 9 numb]1 & describ$ !m z effect+ ! de/ruction ( m>9]s1 by lur+ !m f _! c\rse ) _! s++4 --,!y ! he>ts ,en*ant ( all1 :o on _! coa/ arrive ,! wret*1 :o un=ew>n'd approa*+1 he>s ,! ,sir5s' voice1 8 wife & little ones ,ne'er fly to gratulate 8 glad return2 ,b him ! ,sir5s sitt+ 9 ! meads ,*>m ) melliflu\s song1 al?\gh he see ,bones heap'd ar\nd !m1 & ! m\ld]+ sk9s ,( hapless m51 ^: bodies h decay'd4 ,hom4 ,od4 lib4 xii4 v4 #ci4 ,c[p]'s ,translation4 #dee ,t is1 "o tune f ano!r4--,ed4 #def ,or gifts ( nature4--,ed4 #deg ,see note1 page #eie4--;,ed4 #deh ,9 ! anci5t ,scotti% dialect z 9 ?is in/ance1 always is frequ5tly synonym\s ) al?\gh1 h[ev]1 not)/&+4--,ed4 #dei ,t is1 coldly4--,ed4 #dfj ,natural4--,ed4 #dfa ,fall5 out or qu>rell$4--,ed4 #dfb ,"s words are omitt$ "h1 :i* may be suppli$ ?us3--?\gh !y said ?is1 !y p]v]t$ ,god's mean+ ( ! law1 c4--,ed4 #dfc ,s]ves ! purpose4--,ed4 #dfd ,imp]fect attempts4--,ed4 #dfe ,a ,scotti% =5sic ^w correspond+ to ,surety4--,ed4 #dff ,ackn[l$ge ?is4--,ed4 #dfg ,a "n =m]ly giv5 to bankrupts 9 ,scotl&4--,see ,act4 ,james ,,vi4 p>4 #bc1 cap4 #ah4--;,ed4 #dfh ,att5d+ ! *ur*4--,ed4 #dfi ,aim at4--,ed4 #dgj ,ne> ! comm&4--,ed4 #dga ,a belief 9 ! preval5ce ( wit*craft at ?is "t seems to h p]vad$ all ranks & classes4 ,an ,act ( ,p>liam5t 0 pass$ aga9/ x on ! #a/ ( ,febru>y1 #afdi4--;,ed4 #dgb ,portal1 or gate4--,ed4 #dgc ,exempt$4--,ed4 #dgd ,! illu/ration ( ! second proposition f\nd 9 ! text1 8,!re is a fai? feign$1 & a fai? unfeign$1 a true & a false fai?10 7p4 #fjb7 is omitt$4 ,we may conclude t ?is 0 ! subject ( a sep>ate s]mon1 :i* has be5 lo/4--,ed4 #dge ,deposes or te/ifies4--,ed4 #dgf ,t is1 =esee or anticipate4--,ed4 #dgg ,*>ges1 or accusations4--,ed4 #dgh ,?an4--,ed4 #dgi ,gates4--,ed4 #dhj ,remove4--,ed4 #dha ,always4--,ed4 #dhb ,a prov]bial expression signify+ food & raim5t4--,ed4 #dhc ,mu* less4--,ed4 #dhd ,! sect ( ,seek]s hold t !re are n at ?is "t1 nei!r h be5 = _m ages pa/ any true m9i/]s or ambassadors ( ,*ri/4 7,gillespie's ,miscellany ,que/ions1 p4 #a4 ,ed9burgh1 #afdi47 ,a few ye>s be=e ?is1 ,laur5ce ,cl>kson1 a ,seek]1 publi%$ a pamphlet entitl$ 8,! ,pilgrimage ( ,sa9ts40 ,edw>ds1 9 8 ,gangrna 7,"p ,i1 p4 #bd1 ,"p ,,ii1 p4 #f4 ,london1 #afdf7 ref]s to x = an acc\nt ( ! op9ion ( ! ,seek]s4 ,cl>kson decl>$ t 9 ^! days !re ought to be no *ur*es built1 no sacram5ts adm9i/]$1 t ! sa9ts z pilgrims1 w&] "h z 9 a temple fill$ ) smoke1 n be+ able to f9d religion1 & t1 on ?is acc\nt1 wait+ = a *ur* & = ! com+ ( ! ,_s z ! apo/les did1 !y ought to seek k ( any pass5g]1 ( any op9ion or t5et :atsoev]4--,ed4 #dhe ,see note page #fjg4--;,ed4 #dhf ,k9dr$ alliance4--,ed4 #dhg ,or1 9 ! ?ird place4--,ed4 #dhh ,not)/&+4--,ed4 #dhi ,a cold desire4--,ed4 #dij ,t is a glimm]+ or slight degree ( desire4--,ed4 #dia ,?is 0 ! exclamation ( ,ar*im$es ! celebrat$ geometrician ( ,syracuse1 71 71 aft] discov]+1 :5 9 ! ba?1 a me?od ( detect+ ! quantity ( alloy1 :i* a fraudul5t artisan _h mix$ ) ! gold ( ,hi]o's cr[n4 7,plut4 ,mor4 et ,phil4 ,op4 p4 #ajid47 ,an exclamation some:at simil> 0 utt]$ by ,cic]o1 :51 se>*+ = ! tomb ( ,ar*im$es 9 ! neighb\rhood ( ,syracuse he at l5g? p]ceiv$ x cov]$ ) ?orns & brambles 7,cic4 ,tusc4 ,que/ lib4 v4 cap #bc47 ,b if !y _h cause to be delight$1 mu* m surely _h ,philip ! apo/le reason to be s :5 address+ ,na?anael1 he cri$ out 9 ec/asy--,we h f\nd him ( :om ,moses 9 ! law & ! prophets did write1 ,jesus ( ,naz>e?1 ! son ( ,joseph6 ,john i4 #de4--;,ed4 #dib ,9 ! pres5t _w4--,ed4 #dic ,specify or enum]ate4--,ed4 #did ,ackn[l$g+4--,ed4 #die ,pa? or way4--,ed4 #dif ,?an4--,ed4 #dig ,fix ^u4--,ed4 #dih ,t is1 no ?\ght ( et]nity4--,ed4 #dii ,quid non mortalia pectora cogis ,auri sacra fames8 ,virg4 neid1 lib4 iii4 v]4 #ef4 8,o sacr$ hung] ( p]nici\s gold6 ,:at b&s ( fai? c impi\s lucre hold80 ,dryd5's ,translation4 ,nihil enim e/ fam angu/i animi1 tamque p>vi1 quam am>e divitias nihil hone/ius1 magnifi entrusque1 quam pecuniam contemn]e1 si non habeas si habeas1 ad b5efic5tiam lib]alitem que conf]re4 8,!re is no sur] *>act]i/ic ( a n>r[ & little m9d ?an to love ri*es1 no?+ m amiable & noble ?an to despise money if y possess x n--if y possess x1 to be b5efic5t & lib]al 9 ! use ( x40 ,cic4 ,de ,(fic4 lib4 i4 cap4 #bj4--;,ed4 #ejj ,t is1 8,x is difficult ?+s t are admir$40--,ed4 #eja ,excites4--,ed4 #ejb ,f ^!1 z f m\nt ,pisgah4--,ed4 #ejc ,t is1 n 8by a leap40--,ed4 #ejd ,intru/$4--,ed4 #eje ,too little4--,ed4 #ejf ,t is1 b$ecks4--,ed4 #ejg ,t is1 has no int]e/ 9 ! _w4--,ed4 #ejh ,t is1 ! way 9 :i* y w take or receive4--,ed4 #eji ,t is1 ! duty ( sobriety4--,ed4 #eaj ,mu* m4--,ed4 #eaa ,x mu/ be p]ceiv$ t ! read+ ought to be 8ov]come l ! ,ar*angel40--,ed4 #eab ,x is no less obvi\s t = 8! pr9ce ,gabriel0 we ought to read1 ! pr9ce ,mi*ael4 ,see ,dan4 x4 #ac1 #ba2 ,jude #i2 ,rev4 xii4 #g4--;,ed4 #eac ,t is1 ! prospective glass4--,ed4 #ead ,or tutelage4--,ed4 #eae ,decl9+4--,ed4 #eaf ,t is1 dispos$4 ,! ^w1 ?\gh n[ obsolete1 is f\nd 9 ,hook]4--,ed4 #eag ,t is1 t hang l[1 & take a sweep ( e ?+ by ! way4--,ed4 #eah ,a s+le ^w appe>s to h dropp$ out "h1 ! abs5ce ( :i* mat]ially *anges ! mean+ ( ! au?or1 & makes him contradict himself4 ,! s5t5ce1 x is conceiv$1 ought to run ?us3--fai? & a good consci5ce sc>ce sail b 9 "o bottom1 t is1 9 "o %ip4--,ed4 #eai ,t is1 insipid4--,ed4 #ebj ,^u ! e>?4--,ed4 #eba 8,x is h>d to f9d _m :o are n tippl]s or common drunk>ds1 or w dr9k drunk on occasions & ) company40 ,causes ( ! ,"l's ,wra?1 p4 #ag4 pr9t$ 9 ! ye> #afec4--;,ed4 #ebb ,t is1 a conv5i5t "t or place4--,ed4 #ebc ,or1 till ! ev5+4--,ed4 #ebd ,t is1 insane worldl+s4--,ed4 #ebe ,prop]ty4--,ed4