,a ,body ( ,div9ity ,a ,,body ,,( ,,div9ity3 ,,:]e9 ,,! ,,doctr9es ,,( ,,! ,,*ri/ian ,,religion ,,are ,,expla9$ ,,& ,,def5d$4 ,,be+ ,,! ,,sub/ance ,,( ,,sev]al ,,lectures ,,on ,,! ,,assembly',s ,,l>g] ,,cate*ism4 ,,by ,,?omas ,,ridgley1 ,d4 ,d4 ,,) ,,notes1 ,,orig9al ,,& ,,select$1 ,,by ,,james ,p4 ,,wilson1 ,d4 ,d4 ,,9 ,,f\r ,,volumes4 ,,vol4 ,,iii4 ,,fir/ ,,am]ican1 ,,f ,,! ,,?ird ,,european ,,edition4 ,,philadelphia3 ,,pr9t$ ,,by ,,& ,,= ,,william4 ,w4 ,,woodw>d1 ,,corn] ,,( ,,*esnut ,,& ,,s\? ,,second ,,/reets4 #ahae4 ,,! ,,cont5ts ,,( ,,! ,,?ird ,,volume4 ,,que/4 ,,lxv1 ,,lxvi4 ,( ! b5efits :i* ! invisible *ur* enjoy by ,*ri/4 ,:at ^! b5efits are1 ,page #i ,union ) ,*ri/1 & ,communion 9 grace & glory #aj ,union ) ,*ri/ illu/rat$ #aa by a conjugal union 9 p>ticul> #ab ,! elect unit$ to ,*ri/ #ac ,9 _! effectual call+ #ae ,,que/4 ,,lxvii1 ,,lxviii4 ,( effectual call+4 ,! ,gospel-call describ$ #af ,its diff]5ce f effectual call+ ibid4 ,h[ f> improv$ )\t special grace #bj ,a note #ai ,n sav+ )\t x #bj ,its efficacy dep5ds on ! p[] ( ,god #ci ,its issue & consequ5ce #bf ,(f]s ( grace expla9$ #af ,god's design !re9 ibid4 ,effectual call+ #ci ,a "w ( almighty p[] #dj ,a "w ( grace #ei ,wr\ght by ! ,_s #ed ,?is doctr9e does n sav\r ( en?usiasm #ee ,objections answ]$ ibid4 ,8 "w int]nal & sup]-natural #eg ,objections answ]$ #eh ,god's p[] & grace irresi/ible #fa ,! seasons ( effectual call+ #fc ,! /ate ( man be=e & aft] x #bh ,! ,pelagians' notion ( x #cj ,_! acc\nt ( conv]sion absurd #ca ,! nature ( human lib]ty #cd ,9 :at respects ! w acts freely #ce ,9 :at n ibid4 ,reg5]ation be=e fai? #bf ,h[ x diff]s f conv]sion ibid4 ,a note #ch ,a pr9ciple ( grace implant$ !re9 #df ,a note #de ,:e!r good works prep>e = x #ea ,scriptures ?\ght to prove ?is expla9$ #eb ,man m]ely passive !re9 #dh ,b active aft] x #di ,,que/4 ,,lxix4 ,( ,communion ) ,*ri/ 9 grace #fe ,,que/4 ,,lxx1 ,,lxxi4 ,( ,ju/ification ibid4 ,ju/ification4 ,its importance #ff ,:]e9 x consi/e? #fg ,! privileges conta9$ 9 x #fi ,p>don & et]nal life connect$ #fi ,privileges att5d+ x #gb ,its f\ndation #gc ,consid]$ z an act ( free-grace #gd ,note on righte\sness #gd ,man _c "w out a righte\sness = x #ge ,=giv5ess ( s9 expla9$ #gj ,*ri/ our surety #gg ,he suff]$ & obey$ z su* #gg ,prop]ties ( a surety appli$ to him #gh ,! ,fa!r accept$ him z su* #gi ,:at he did z a surety #ha ,8 righte\sness imput$ = our ju/ification #hf ,god provid$ a surety #ie ,note on imputation #he1 #id ,we c\ld n h provid$ "o = ourselves #if ,,que/4 ,,lxxii1 ,,lxxiii4 ,( ju/ify+ ,fai?4 ,ju/ify+ fai?1 a note #ih ,ju/ification is by ,fai? #ii ,?is n rightly expla9$ by "s #ajd ,expla9$ agreeably to scripture #ajf ,x _c be be=e ,fai?2 h[ #aag ,x _c be by works #aja ,n by rep5tance #aja ,a full price requir$ by ju/ice #ajc ,=giv5ess free1 not)/&+ #aae ,god reconcil$1 n made reconcileable by ,*ri/'s dea? #aad ,fai?1 its v>i\s k9ds #aba ,( ! ,fai? ( miracles #abb ,( an hi/orical ,fai? #abd ,( a tempor>y ,fai? #abd ,sav+ ,fai? expla9$ #abe ,o!r graces are jo9$ ) x #ii ,b t alone ju/ifies ibid4 ,h[ x ju/ifies a s9n] #ih ,a note #aaj ,x br+s 9 a plea #ajg ,:at x pleads ibid4 ,h[ imput$ = righte\sness #aab ,its v>i\s objects & acts #abe ,a note #abf ,by ,fai? we receive ,*ri/ #abg ,& give up ourselves to him #abi ,:at ?is supposes #acj ,a note #abh ,its ass5t & tru/ consid]$ #aai ,( tru/ 9 ,*ri/ #aba ,its direct & reflex acts #acb ,:5 /rong1 :5 weak #ace ,its use 9 ! conduct ( life #ach ,h[ x works 9 common actions #ach ,h[ 9 religi\s duties #adj ,h[ x excites o!r graces #ada ,h[ to be atta9$ & increas$ #adb ,h[ wr\ght by ! ^w #acd ,,que/4 ,,lxxiv4 ,( ,adoption #adh ,?is ,adoption diff]s f ,man's #ade ,:at is und]/ood by sons ( ,god #add ,believ]s ,god's sons 9 ,*ri/ #adf ,_! privileges z su* #adg ,privileges consequ5t ^u ,adoption #adi ,h[ x agrees ) ju/ification #aea ,h[ ) sanctification #aeb ,,que/4 ,,lxxv4 ,( ,sanctification #aeb ,! mean+ ( ! ^w ,sanctify #aeb ,9 ,sanctification ! s\l devot$ to ,god #aed ,& s9 mortifi$ ibid4 ,prop] means ( mortification #aee ,wrong me?ods tak5 = x #aei ,vivification1 :at x imports #aei ,hol9ess1 motives to x #afj ,h[ x diff]s f moral virtue #afa ,hea!ns h1 9 "s ?+s1 excell$ ,*ri/ians #afc ,& yet 7 n sanctifi$ ibid4 ,practical inf]5ces f ,sanctification #afe ,,que/4 ,,lxxvi4 ,( ,rep5tance unto life #aff ,rep5tance :at1 a note #afg ,! subjects ( x #afg ,x is ! "w ( ! ,holy ,_s #afi ,h[ wr\ght by ! ^w #afi ,x diff]s f a legal ,rep5tance #agb ,its v>i\s acts #agc ,inf]5ces f ?is doctr9e #age ,,que/4 ,,lxxvii4 ,:]e9 ,ju/ification & ,sanctification diff] #agf ,,que/4 ,,lxxviii4 ,( ! ,imp]fection ( ,sanctification 9 ?is life #agh ,! pro( ( ?is ,imp]fection #agi ,:y ,sanctification n p]fect$ at once #ahb ,:]e9 ?is ,imp]fection appe>s #ahc ,! conflict ( a r5ew$ s\l #ahf ,( an enlight5$ consci5ce #ahd ,( ! _s aga9/ ! fle% #ahg ,h[ ?is is ma9ta9$ #ahh ,consequ5ces :5 s9 prevails #aij ,inf]5ces f ?is ,imp]fection #aib ,,que/4 ,,lxxix4 ,( ! sa9ts ,p]sev]ance 9 ,grace #aid ,?is doctr9e expla9$ #aig ,pref]able to ! contr>y #aie ,! ,fa!r & ! ,son glorifi$ by x #baf ,! sa9ts kept by ,god's p[] #aii ,?is doctr9e prov$ ,f ,god's un*angeable love #bja ,f ! cov5ant ( ,grace #bjb ,f ! promises #bjc ,an objection answ]$ #bjd ,f ! sa9ts union to ,*ri/ #bjg ,f ,*ri/'s int]cession #bji ,f ! ,_s's indwell+ #baj ,f #b ,tim4 ii4 #ai4 #bag ,h[ ! sa9ts _c s9 #bab ,! pr9ciple ( ,grace ev] abides #bac ,%ipwreck made ( doctr9es #bah ,n ( ! ,grace ( fai? #bai ,objections answ]$1 tak5 ,f in/ances ( apo/acy #bbj ,solomon's case cle>$ #bba ,he 0 a true p5it5t #bbb ,!re=e no apo/ate #bbd ,f ! apo/acy ( ,judas #bbe ,& ( ! ,jewi% *ur* #bbf ,f ! p>able ( ! debtor #bch ,f ,ezek4 xviii4 #bd4 #bbg ,heb4 x4 #ch4 #bbi ,*ap4 vi4 #d-f4 #bcb ,*ap4 x4 #bi4 #bcd #b ,pet4 ii4 #bj-bb4 #bcg #a ,cor4 ix4 #bg4 #bdj ,inf]5ces f ! sa9ts' ,p]sev]ance #bda ,,que/4 ,,lxxx4 ,( ,assurance ( ,salvation #bdc ,:at we are to und]/& by x #bdc ,x is atta9able 9 ?is life #bde ,)\t extraord9>y revelation #bdg ,! ,_s promis$1 to give x #bej ,9 an ord9>y way #bea ,h[ x arises f 8 witness #bff ,?is doctr9e sav\rs n ( ,en?usiasm #beb ,to :om assurance belongs #bec ,! means ( atta9+ x #bed ,self exam9ation a duty #bef ,h[ to be p]=m$ ibid4 ,rule = try+ m>ks ( grace #bei ,unc]ta9 m>ks ( grace #bfj ,true m>ks ( grace #bfb ,:at !y mu/ d :o "k n ! "t ( _! conv]sion #bfc ,,que/4 ,,lxxxi4 ,"s true believ]s de/itute ( ,assurance #bfh ,:at ,assurance ess5tial to fai? #bgj ,& :at n s ibid4 ,texts relat+ to ?is expla9$ #bga ,assurance may be long wait$ = #bgb ,lo/ by manifold di/emp]s #bgc ,by s9s & temptations #bgd ,des]t$ believ]s want ,assurance #bgf ,yet support$ by ,god ibid4 ,inf]5ce f ?is subject #bgh ,,que/4 ,,lxxxii1 ,,lxxxiii4 ,( ,communion 9 glory ) ,*ri/ enjoy$ 9 ?is life #bgi ,sa9ts h an e>ne/ ( glory #bhj ,:]e9 ?is consi/e? #bhc ,( ! vision ( ,god by fai? #bhd ,! triumphant dea? ( "s sa9ts #bhe ,s9n]s fill$ ) wra? "h #bhh ,inf]5ces f ^? t]rors #bij ,& f ! sa9ts pres5t joy #bia ,,que/4 ,,lxxxiv1 ,,lxxxv4 ,( ,dea? #bib ,dea?1 ! appo9tm5t ( ,god #bic ,r$\nds to ! sa9ts advantage #big ,its empire univ]sal #bid ,its "t unc]ta9 #bie ,its /+ is s9 #big ,h[ x %\ld be improv$ #bie ,its effects on ! ,_s1 a note #cjj ,,que/4 ,,lxxxvi4 ,( ! sa9ts ,communion ) ,*ri/ 9 glory aft] dea? #cja ,( ! immortality ( ! s\l #cjb ,h[ ?is is to be und]/ood ibid4 ,ass]t$ by "s ,hea!ns #cjc ,d5i$ or que/ion$ by o!rs #cjd ,prov$ f scripture #cjg ,objections answ]$ #caj ,a note #caa ,! sa9ts p]fect$ at dea? #cab ,( purgatory #cac ,no pro( = x 9 scripture #cad ,heav5 ! only p>adise aft] dea? #caf ,( ! s\l's sleep+ at dea? #cah ,h[ ?is notion is expla9$ #cbj ,h[ to be oppos$ ibid4 ,prov$ to be false f scripture #cba ,! s\l1 at dea?1 waits = ! full r$emption ( ! body #cbd ,! mis]ies :i* ! s\ls ( ! wick$ %all !n endure #cbe ,,que/4 ,,lxxxvii4 ,( ! doctr9e ( ! ,resurrection #cbf ,! ,resurrection n contr>y to reason #cbh ,cle>ly reveal$ 9 scripture #cbi ,fabul\s acc\nts1 by ,hea!ns1 ( p]sons rais$ f ! dead #ccj ,c]ta9 acc\nts ( x 9 scripture #ccj ,! ,resurrection prov$ ,f ! ,old ,te/am5t #ccb ,an emblem ( x 9 ,ezek4 xxxvii4 #a1 seq4 #cce ,f ,job xix4 #be-bg4 #ccg ,f ,*ap4 xiv4 #ac-ae4 #cci ,f ,dan4 xii4 #b4 #cdj ,! ,jews belief ( x #cce ,abraham's belief ( x #cda ,f ! ,new ,te/am5t #cdb ,f scripture-consequ5ces #cde ,f ,*ri/'s dom9ion #cdf ,objections answ]$ #cdh ,! ,resurrection univ]sal #cec ,jews speak obscurely ( x #cee ,! sa9ts %all be rais$ 9 glory #cef ,h[ rais$ by ! ,_s #ceg ,! sa9ts f\nd alive at ,*ri/'s com+ %all be *ang$ #cef ,,que/4 ,,lxxxviii4 ,( ! g5]al & f9al ,judgm5t #cei ,a s5se ( x impress$ on consci5ce #cfj ,*ri/ %all be ! ,judge #cfb ,! solemnity ( 8 appe>+ #cfc ,! mann] ( 8 proce$+ #cfg ,! p]sons to be judg$ #cfe ,fall5 angels1 & all m5 #cff ,! place ( ,judgm5t #cgb ,! "t ( x #cgc ,! matt] ( x #cfi ,:e!r ! s9s ( ! sa9ts %all be publi%$ #cga ,practical inf]5ces #cgd ,,que/4 ,,lxxxix4 ,( ! ,puni%m5t ( ! wick$ #cgf ,! puni%m5t ( s9 9 hell #cgg ,( loss1 & s5se #cgh ,its degree & duration #cgi ,h[ ^! subjects %\ld be insi/$ on #cha ,,que/4 ,,xc4 ,( ! ,privileges & ,hon\rs ( ! sa9ts at ! la/ day #chb ,!y %all be ackn[l$g$ & acquitt$ #chc ,!y %all judge ! _w1 & angels #chd ,:at meant !reby2 qure tam54 ibid4 ,!y %all be receiv$ into heav5 #chg ,:e!r kn[n to "o ano!r !re #cic ,!y %all be fre$ f s9 & mis]y #chh ,made p]fectly happy #chi ,& jo9$ ) angels ibid4 ,_! happ9ess %all be et]nal #cii ,( ! language ( heav5 #cij ,( ! beatific vision & fruition ( ,god #cii ,a note #cid1 #cig ,( degrees ( ! heav5ly glory #cii ,:e!r any additions %all be made !reunto #cii ,inf]5ces f ! heav5ly happ9ess #djc ,,que/4 ,,xci1 ,,xcii4 ,( man's obligation to ob$i5ce #dje ,note on ! f\ndation ( moral obligation #dje ,god's reveal$ w a law #djh ,,que/4 ,,xciii1 ,,xciv1 ,,xcv1 ,,xcvi1 ,,xcvii4 ,( ! ,moral ,law #dji ,:at x is #daj ,:at ob$i5ce x requires #daa ,its sanction #dab ,its use to all m5 #dac ,to ! unreg5]ate #dad ,to ! reg5]ate #dae ,ant9omians1 :o are su* #dah ,ungu>d$ expressions hurtful #dbj ,,que/4 ,,xcviii4 ,! ,moral ,law1 :]e summ>ily compreh5d$ #dba ,( ! law giv5 f m\nt ,s9ai #dba ,( ! judicial law #dbb ,( ! c]emonial law #dbc ,holy places1 ) ! vessels !re( #dbd ,( m9i/]s 9 holy ?+s #dbf ,( holy times or fe/ivals #dbg ,,que/4 ,,xcix4 ,rules = ! und]/&+ ! ,t5 ,comm&m5ts #dbh to #dca ,,que/4 ,c1 ,,ci1 ,,cii4 ,! ,sum ( ! ,t5 ,comm&m5ts #dcb ,! preface to !m #dcb ,_! division into two tables #dcc ,rem>ks on _! subject-matt] #dcd ,! sum ( ! fir/ f\r ibid4 ,,que/4 ,,ciii1 ,,civ4 ,! ,duties requir$ 9 ! ,fir/ ,comm&m5t #dce to #dch ,,que/4 ,,cv1 ,,cvi4 ,! ,s9s =bidd5 9 ! ,fir/ ,comm&m5t #dch ,( a!i/ical ?\ghts #dci ,( idolatry4 ,! orig9 ( x #ddc ,( he>t-idolatry #ddg ,9 idoliz+ self ibid4 ,9 lov+ ! _w #ddh ,9 reg>d+ ! dictates ( ,satan #ddi ,( ! case ( ! wit* ( ,endor #dea ,joseph no sorc]] #deb ,moses no a/rolog] #ded ,b le>n$ 9 all ! wisdom ( ,egypt ibid4 ,,que/4 ,,cvii1 ,,cviii1 ,,cix1 ,,cx4 ,an ,explication ( ! ,second ,comm&m5t #dee ,! duties requir$ #def ,! s9s =bidd5 #dei ,! reasons annex$ #dfe ,( ,popi% sup]/ition #dfj ,( mak+ to ourselves images #dfa ,( image-wor%ip & idolatry #dfb ,! ,papi/s guilty ( bo? ibid4 ,,que/4 ,,cxi1 ,,cxii1 ,,cxiii1 ,,cxiv4 ,an ,explication ( ! ,?ird ,comm&m5t #dff ,! duties requir$ 9 x #dfh ,! s9s =bidd5 9 x #dfi ,! reasons annex$ to x #dgf ,( religi\s oa?s #dgb ,v>i\s =ms us$ !re9 #dga ,swe>+ by ,god's ,"n a duty #dgj ,( pr(ane oa?s & curses #dgj ,:5 ,god's ,"n is tak5 9 va9 #dgc ,,que/4 ,,cxv1 ,,cxvi4 ,an ,explication ( ! ,f\r? ,comm&m5t #dgg ,! sabba?4 ,its orig9al in/itution #dhb ,a note ibid4 ,9 :at respect moral #dgh ,9 :at positive #dgi ,its morality prov$ #dhj ,objections answ]$ #dha ,0 no c]emonial in/itution #dha ,its *ange prov$ #dhf ,f ! example ( ,*ri/ #dhh ,objections answ]$ #dhh ,f ! practice ( ! ,apo/les #dia ,& ( ! ,*ri/ian *ur* #did ,! proportion ( "t to be obs]v$ #die ,,que/4 ,,cxvii1 ,,cxviii4 ,( sanctify+ ! ,sabba? or ,"l's-day #dig ,! duties prep>atory = x #dig ,! re/ requir$ ^u t day #ejj ,works ( necessity !n lawful #ejb ,! :ole day to be sanctifi$ #eje ,! duties ( ! ev5+ ( t day #ejf ,,que/4 ,,cxix1 ,,cxx1 ,,cxxi4 ,( ,s9s =bidd5 9 ! ,f\r? ,comm&m5t #ejh ,! omission ( holy duties #eji ,a c>eless p]=mance ( !m ibid4 ,! reasons annex$ to ?is ,comm&m5t #eaj ,objections answ]$ #eaa ,! import ( ! ^w ,rememb] #eab ,inf]5ces #eac ,,que/4 ,,cxxii4 ,! ,sum ( ! six ,comm&m5ts1 respect+ our duty to man2 or1 ( do+ z we w\ld be done by #ead ,,que/ions ,,cxxiii1 ,,cxxiv1 ,,cxxv1 ,,cxxvi1 ,,cxxvii1 ,,cxxviii4 ,an ,explication ( ! ,fif? ,comm&m5t #eag ,relations1 h[ f\nd$ #eah ,duties ( ea* diff] ibid4 ,sup]iors1 :y call$ fa!rs ibid4 ,duties ( inf]iors to sup]iors #ebj ,( *ildr5 to p>5ts ibid4 ,( s]vants to ma/]s #ebc ,( subjects to magi/rates #ebe ,! necessity & advantage ( civil gov]nm5t #ebd ,papi/s argum5ts = depos+ pr9ces1 answ]$ #ebf ,! s9s ( inf]iors #ebi ,,que/ions ,,cxxix1 ,,cxxx1 ,,cxxxi1 ,,cxxxii1 ,,cxxxiii4 ,! ,duties ( sup]iors1 c4 #ecj ,! duties ( p>5ts to _! *ildr5 #eca ,( ma/]s to s]vants #ecc ,( magi/rates to subjects #ecd ,! s9s ( sup]iors ibid4 ,! duties ( equals #ece ,! s9s ( equals #ecf ,reasons annex$ to ?is ,comm&m5t ibid4 ,( ! promise ( long life #ecg ,old age h[ f> to be desir$ #ech ,,que/4 ,,cxxxvii1 ,,cxxxv1 ,,cxxxvi4 ,an ,explication ( ! ,six? ,comm&m5t #eci ,! life ( o!rs to be pres]v$ #edj ,:5 lawful to take x away #eda ,( duels #edb ,elijah n guilty ( murd] #edc ,nor ,abraham 9 (f]+ ,isaac #edd ,nor ,moses 9 kill+ ! ,egyptian #ede ,self-murd] a great s9 ibid4 ,:e!r ,samson 0 guilty ( x #edf ,god's judgm5ts on murd]]s #edg ,s9ful ang] is he>t-murd] #edh ,passionate m51 _! s9 & guilt #edi ,h[ to be dealt ) #eej ,,! ,,doctr9es ,,( ,,! ,,*ri/ian ,,religion ,,expla9$ ,,& ,,def5d$4 ,que/4 ,,lxv41 ,,lxvi4 ,,que/4 ,,lxv4 ,:at special b5efits d ! memb]s ( ! invisible *ur* enjoy by ,*ri/8 ,,answ4 ,! memb]s ( ! invisible *ur*1 by ,*ri/1 enjoy union & communion ) him 9 grace & glory4 ,,que/4 ,,lxvi4 ,:at is t union :i* ! elect h ) ,*ri/8 ,,answ4 ,! union :i* ! elect h ) ,*ri/1 is ! "w ( ,god's grace1 :]eby !y are spiritually & my/ically1 yet really & insep>ably jo9$ to ,*ri/1 z _! head & husb&1 :i* is done 9 _! effectual call+4 ,we h1 9 ! =ego+ "p ( ?is "w1 consid]$ man z made upright at fir/2 b n cont9u+ 9 t /ate1 plung$ into ^? dep?s ( s9 & mis]y1 :i* w\ld h r5d]$ 8 /ate altoge!r desp]ate1 )\t ! int]position ( a ,m$iator2 ^: designation to ?is "w1 8 fitness =1 & fai?ful dis*>ge !re(1 h be5 p>ticul>ly consid]$ 9 sev]al =ego+ answ]s1 :]e9 we h _h an acc\nt ( 8 ,p]son z ,god-man2 8 (fices ( ,prophet1 ,prie/1 & ,k+1 8 tw(old e/ate1 to wit1 ( humiliation & exaltation2 & ! b5efits :i* accrue to ! *ur* !reby4 ,?is *ur* has also be5 consid]$ z visible or invisible2 & ! =m] ( ^!1 z enjoy+ _m privileges :i* respect1 m especially1 ! ord9>y means ( salvation4 ,we are n[ l$ to consid] ! b5efits :i* ! memb]s ( ! invisible *ur*1 to wit1 ! :ole numb] ( ! elect1 :o h be51 are1 or %all be ga!r$ into "o1 "u ,*ri/1 _! head1 enjoy by him4 ,& ^! are conta9$ 9 two g5]al heads2 namely1 union & communion ) him 9 grace & glory2 :i* comprise 9 !m ! bless+s ( bo? worlds1 z ! result ( _! relation to1 & int]e/ 9 him4 ,fir/1 !y are unit$ to him1 & !n made p>tak]s ( 8 b5efits4 ,all grace imp>t$ to u "h1 is ! result !re(2 z ! apo/le says1 ,( him are ye 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 :o ( ,god is made unto u wisdom1 & righte\sness1 & sanctification1 & r$emption1 #a ,cor4 i4 #cj4 ,& else:]e our ,savi\r says1 ,he t abide? 9 me1 & ,i 9 him1 ! same br+e? =? mu* fruit1 ,john xv4 #e4 ,& ! contr>y h]eunto is inconsi/5t ) ! ex]cise ( any grace3 ,)\t me ye c d no?+4 ,moreov]1 t communion :i* ! sa9ts h ) ,*ri/ 9 glory1 :]eby !y :o are br\ght to a /ate ( p]fection1 p>ticipate ( ^? graces & com=ts :i* fl[ f _! cont9u$ union ) him2 & ! fir/ fruits1 or =eta/es ( glory1 :i* !y h 9 ?is _w1 are also f\nd$ on x4 ,?us ! apo/le calls ,*ri/ 9 8 p1 ,! hope ( glory1 ,colos4 i4 #bg4 & speak+ ( 8 giv+ et]nal life to !m1 he consid]s !m z be+ 9 8 h&1 f :5ce none %all pluck !m out1 ,john x4 #bh4 or sep>ate !m f him4 ,s t !y %all enjoy ev]la/+ happ9ess ) him1 inasmu* z !y %all be f\nd 9 him1 ,phil4 iii4 #i4 :i* leads u m p>ticul>ly to consid]1 ,:at ?is union ) ,*ri/ is4 ,! scripture (t5 speaks ( ,*ri/'s be+1 or abid+ 9 8 p1 & !y 9 him2 & assigns x z an evid5ce ( _! int]e/ 9 ! bless+s he has pur*as$ = !m3 &1 inde$1 x is f h5ce t all int]nal & practical godl9ess is d]iv$4 ,?is privilege argues inf9ite condesc5sion 9 him1 & t5ds to ! highe/ advancem5t ( ^? :o are ! subjects !re(4 ,n[ t we may und]/& :at is int5d$ !reby1 let u take he$ t we d n include 9 x any ?+ t t5ds to ext5uate x on ! "o h&2 or to exalt ^? :o are made p>tak]s ( x above ! /ation or condition into :i* !y are br\ght !reby1 on ! o!r4 ,x is n suffici5t to suppose t ?is union conta9s 9 x no m ?an t 8 p h ! same k9d ( nature ) him1 z be+ made p>tak]s ( fle% & blood2 he hav+ himself tak5 "p ( ! same1 ,heb4 ii4 #ad4 ,he is inde$ alli$ to u1 z hav+ all ! ess5tial p]fections ( our nature3 & ?is 0 an in/ance ( inf9ite condesc5sion 9 him1 & absolutely necess>y to our r$emption3 nev]!less1 ?is similitude ( nature2 ab/ract$ f o!r consid]ations1 accompany+ or fl[+ f 8 inc>nation1 conta9s 9 x no o!r idea ( union1 betwe5 ,*ri/ & 8 p1 ?an t :i* !y h ) "o ano!r2 nor is x a privilege peculi> to believ]s1 s9ce ,*ri/ took on him ! same human nature t all m5 h1 ?\gh ) a peculi> design ( grace to ^? :om he came to r$eem4 ,?is ,i ! r take notice (1 because ! ,soc9ians1 & o!rs1 t speak ( ?is privilege1 inasmu* z x is (t5 m5tion$ 9 scripture1 appe> to h v l[ ?\ghts ( x1 :5 !y suppose no?+ m ?an ?is to be int5d$ !reby4 ,aga91 ?is union includes 9 x m ?an :at is conta9$ 9 t mutual love t is betwe5 ,*ri/ & believ]s1 9 t s5se 9 :i* !re is an union ( affection betwe5 ^? :o love "o ano!r2 z x is said1 ,! s\l ( ,jona?an 0 knit ) ! s\l ( ,david2 & ,jona?an lov$ him z 8 own s\l1 #a ,sam4 xviii4 #a4 ,9 :i* respect believ]s are unit$ to "o ano!r2 or1 z ! apo/le expresses x1 _! he>ts are knit toge!r 9 love1 ,col4 ii4 #b4 be+ l m9d$1 hav+ ! same love1 be+ ( "o accord1 ( "o m9d1 ,phil4 ii4 #b4 or1 z he adds1 ,let ?is m9d also be 9 y1 :i* 0 also 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 v]4 #e4 ,i say x includes m ?an ?is1 :i* is r ! fruit & consequ5ce ( our union ) ,*ri/1 ?an t :]e9 x pr9cipally consi/s4 ,moreov] we mu/ take he$ t we d n1 9 expla9+ ?is union betwe5 ,*ri/ & believ]s1 include m 9 x ?an :at belongs to creatures inf9itely bel[ him1 to :om !y are said to be unit$3 !re=e we _c b abhor ! blasphemy ( ^? :o speak ( an ess5tial union ( creatures ) ,god2 or1 z ?\gh !y _h h]eby some?+ d]iv$ to !m 9 common ) ,*ri/ ! great ,m$iator4#a ,b pass+ by ?is me?od ( acc\nt+ = ! union betwe5 ,*ri/ & believ]s1 !re are two s5ses 9 :i* x is tak5 9 scripture2 "o is1 t :i* results f ,*ri/'s be+ _! f$]al head1 repres5tative1 or surety2 hav+ und]tak5 to deal ) ! ju/ice ( ,god 9 _! behalf1 s t :at he %\ld d1 z /&+ 9 ?is relation to !m1 %\ld be plac$ to _! acc\nt1 z mu* z ?\gh x _h be5 done by !m 9 _! own p]sons3 ?is is :at conta9s 9 x _! conc]n 9 ! cov5ant ( grace1 made ) him 9 _! behalf2 ( :i* some?+ has be5 said "u a =ego+ answ]2#b & x is ! f\ndation ( _! s9s be+ imput$ to him1 & 8 righte\sness to !m2 :i* w be f>!r consid]$1 :5 we treat ( ! doctr9e ( ju/ification "u a foll[+ answ]4#c ,!re=e ?is union ) ,*ri/1 :i* is m5tion$ 9 ! answ] we are n[ expla9+1 is ( ano!r nature1 &1 9 "s respects1 may be prop]ly /yl$ a vital union1 z all spiritual life is d]iv$ f x2 or a conjugal union1 z x is f\nd$ 9 cons5t1 & said to be by fai?4 ,n[ !re are two ?+s obs]v$ conc]n+ x4 #a4 ,x is express$ by our be+ spiritually & my/ically jo9$ to ,*ri/3 x is /yl$ a spiritual union1 9 opposition to ^? gross & c>nal conceptions :i* p]sons may ent]ta9 conc]n+ ?+s be+ jo9$ toge!r 9 a natural way2 &1 inde$1 :atev] respects salvation is ( a spiritual nature4 ,x is moreov] call$ a my/ical union1 :i* is ! ^w mo/ us$ by ^? :o treat on ?is subject2 & ! reason is1 because ! apo/le calls x a great my/]y1 ,eph4 v4 #cb4 by :i* we are n to und]/& ! union !re is betwe5 man & wife1 z conta9$ 9 ! similitude by :i* he _h be=e illu/rat$ ?is doctr9e1 z ! ,papi/s pret5d1#d b ! union t !re is betwe5 ,*ri/ & 8 *ur*4 ,& x is probably /yl$ a my/]y1 because x c\ld nev] h be5 kn[n )\t div9e revelation3 & z ,*ri/'s condesc5sion1 express$ h]e91 c nev] be suffici5tly admir$2 s x _c be fully compreh5d$ by u4 ,?is is su* a ne>ness to him1 & su* a display ( love 9 him z passe? k4 ,h[ev]1 !re are "s similitudes us$ 9 scripture to illu/rate x4 ,z1 7#a47 ,! union t !re is betwe5 ! v9e & ! bran*es1 ,john xv4 #a1 #b1 #e4 :]eby life1 n\ri%m5t1 gr[? & fruitfulness are convey$ to !m3 9 l mann] all our spiritual life toge!r1 ) ! ex]cise & increase ( grace1 dep5d on our union )1 abid+ 91 & d]iv+ :at is necess>y !reunto1 f him4 7#b47 ,x is also comp>$ to ! union !re is betwe5 ! head & memb]s1 z ! apo/le f>!r illu/rates x1 :5 he /yles him ! head1 f :i* all ! body1 by jo9ts & b&s1 hav+ n\ri%m5t m9i/]$1 & knit toge!r1 increase? ) ! increase ( ,god1 ,col4 ii4 #ai4 :i* is a v beautiful similitude1 :]eby we are giv5 to und]/&1 t z ! head is ! f\nta9 ( life & motion to ! :ole body1 z ! n]ves & animal spirits take _! rise f !nce1 s t if ! communication t !re is betwe5 !m & x1 be /opp$1 ! memb]s w\ld be useless1 dead1 & insignificant3 s ,*ri/ is ! f\nta9 ( spiritual life & motion1 to all ^? :o are unit$ to him4 7#c47 ,?is union is f>!r illu/rat$1 by a similitude tak5 f t union :i* !re is betwe5 ! f\ndation & ! build+2 & accord+ly ,*ri/ is /yl$1 9 scripture1 ! *ief corn] /one1 ,eph4 ii4 #bj4 & a sure f\ndation1 ,isa4 xxviii4 #af4 ,& !re is some?+ peculi> 9 t phrase :i* ! apo/le uses1 :i* is m ?an any similitude c express2 :5 he speaks ( ,*ri/ z ! liv+ /one1 or rock1 on :i* ! *ur* is built2 & ( believ]s1 z lively /ones1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #d1 #e4 to d5ote1 t !y are n only support$ & upheld by him1 z ! build+ is by ! f\ndation1 b enabl$ to put =? liv+ actions1 z ^? ^: life is d]iv$ f ?is union ) him4 7#d47 ,!re is ano!r similitude tak5 f t n\ri%m5t :i* ! body receives1 by ! use ( food2 & !re=e our ,savi\r /yles himself ! bread ( life1 or ! bread :i* come? d[n f heav51 t a man may eat !re(1 & n die2 & proce$s to speak ( 8 giv+ 8 fle% = ! life ( ! _w2 & adds1 he t eate? my fle% & dr9ke? my blood1 dwelle? 9 me1 & ,i 9 him1 ,john vi4 #dh-ef4 7#e47 ,!re is ano!r similitude1 by :i* our be+ unit$ to ,*ri/ by fai?1 is m especially illu/rat$1 tak5 f ! union :i* !re is betwe5 man & wife2 accord+ly ?is is g5]ally /yl$1 a conjugal union1 betwe5 ,*ri/ & believ]s4 ,?us ! prophet says1 ,?y ,mak] is ?9e ,husb&1 ! ,"l ( ho/s is 8 "n2 & ?y ,r$eem]1 ! holy ,"o ( ,israel1 ,isa4 liv4 #e4 ,& ! apo/le1 speak+ ( a man's leav+ 8 fa!r & "m1 & be+ jo9$ unto 8 wife1 & !y two be+ "o fle%1 ,eph4 v4 #ca1 #cb4 applies x1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 to ! union t !re is betwe5 ,*ri/ & ! *ur*2 & adds1 t we are memb]s ( 8 body1 ( 8 fle%1 & ( 8 bones1 v]4 #cj4 :i* expression1 if n comp>$ ) o!r scriptures1 w\ld be v h>d to be und]/ood2 b x may be expla9$ by ! l phraseology1 us$ else:]e4 ,?us1 :5 ,god =m$ ,eve at fir/1 & br\ght h] to ,adam1 & !reby jo9$ !m toge!r 9 a conjugal relation3 he says ^u ?is occasion1 ,?is is n[ bone ( my bone1 & fle% ( my fle%1 ,g54 ii4 #bc4 ,& we f9d also1 t o!r relations1 :i* are m remote ?an ?is1 are express$ by ! same mode ( speak+4 ,?us ,laban says to ,jacob1 ,surely ?\ art my bone & my fle%1 ,g54 xxix4 #ad4 ,& ,abimele* plead+ ! relation he /ood 9 to ! m5 ( ,%e*em1 z a pret5ce ( 8 "r to reign ov] !m1 tells !m1 ,i am y\r bone & y\r fle%1 ,judges ix4 #b4 ,!re=e ! apo/le makes use ( ! same expression1 agreeably to ! common mode ( speak+ us$ 9 scripture1 to set =? ! conjugal relation :i* !re is betwe5 ,*ri/ & believ]s4 ,! apo/le1 inde$1 else:]e alt]s ! phrase1 :5 he says1 ,he t is jo9$ to ! ,"l is "o ,_s1 #a ,cor4 vi4 #ag4 :i* is s difficult an expression1 t "s :o treat on ?is subject1 ?\gh conclud+ t !re is 9 x some?+ t d5otes ! intimacy & ne>ness ( ?is union1 & m ?an :at is conta9$ 9 ! o!r phrase1 ( _! be+ "o fle%1 nev]!less1 reckon x among ^? expressions :i* are inexplicable2 ?\gh ,i _c b give into ! s5se 9 :i* "s und]/& x2 namely1 t inasmu* z ! same ,_s dwells 9 believ]s t dwelt 9 ,*ri/1 ?\gh ) diff]5t views & designs1 !y are h]eby wr\ght up1 9 _! measure1 to ! same temp] & disposition2 or z x is express$ else:]e1 ,! same m9d is 9 !m t 0 9 ,*ri/1 ,phil4 ii4 #e4 :i* is su* an effect ( ?is conjugal relation t !re is betwe5 him & !m1 z is n always ! result ( ! same relation among/ m54 ,! reason :y ,i call ?is our be+ unit$ to ,*ri/1 by fai?1 is because x is f\nd$ 9 a mutual cons5t2 z ! ,"l av\*es !m on ! "o h&1 to be 8 p1 s !y1 on ! o!r h&1 av\* him to be _! ,god1 ,deut4 xxvi4 #ag1 #ah4 ! latt] ( :i* is1 prop]ly speak+1 an act ( fai?2 :]eby !y give up !mselves to be 8 s]vants1 to all int5ts & purposes1 & t = ev]4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]4 ,t union ) ,*ri/ is a "w ( ,god's grace3 ?is x mu/ c]ta9ly be1 s9ce x is ! spr+ & f\nta9 f :5ce all acts ( grace proce$2 & inde$1 f ! nature ( ! ?+1 x _c be o!rwise3 = if !re be a wond]ful in/ance ( condesc5d+ grace 9 ,god's conf]r+ ^? bless+s t accompany salvation2 ?is may mu* m be deem$ s4 ,if ,*ri/ be pleas$ to dwell )1 & 9 8 p1 & to walk 9 !m1 #b ,cor4 vi4 #af4 or z x is said else:]e1 to live 9 !m1 ,gal4 ii4 #bj4 z a pl$ge & e>ne/ ( _! be+ =ev] ) him 9 heav52 & if1 z ! result h]e(1 !y be admitt$ to ! greate/ intimacy ) him2 we may f h5ce take occasion to apply :at 0 spok5 by "o ( ,*ri/'s disciples1 to him1 ) becom+ humility & admiration2 h[ is x t ?\ wilt manife/ ?yself unto u1 & n unto ! _w8 ,john xiv4 #bb4 ,is x n a great in/ance ( grace1 t ! ,son ( ,god %\ld make *oice ( s mean an habitation1 z t ( ! s\ls ( s9ful m52 & n only be pres5t )1 b unit$ to !m 9 ^? in/ances :i* h be5 be=e consid]$8 #b4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 t we are unit$ to ,*ri/ 9 effectual call+2 :i* leads u to consid] :at is conta9$ 9 ! two foll[+ answ]s4 ,footnote #a3 ,! fir/ t seems to use ?is unsav\ry mode ( speak+1 is ,gregory ,nazianz52 :o did n consid] h[ inconsi/5t "s ( ^? rhetorical ways ( speak+1 he seems fond (1 are ) t doctr9e1 :i*1 9 o!r p>ts ( 8 writ+s1 he ma9ta9$4 ,^? words 1 & 1 :i* he sometimes uses to express ! nature1 or consequ5ce ( ?is union betwe5 ,*ri/ & believ]s1 are v disgu/ful4 ,9 "o place ( 8 writ+s1 7,vid4 ejusd4 ,orat4 #da47 exhort+ ,*ri/ians to be l ,*ri/1 he says1 ,t because he became l unto u1 1 efficiamur ,dii propt] ipsum2 & else:]e1 79 ,orat4 #ce4 de ,folio47 he says1 ,hic homo ,deus effectus po/ea quam cum ,deo coaluit c 1 ut ipse quoque tantum ,deus effici> quantum ipse homo4 ,& "s mod]n writ]s h be5 fond ( ! same mode ( speak+1 especially among ^? :o1 f _! my/]i\s & un9telligible mode ( express+ !mselves1 h r expos$ ?an def5d$ ! doctr9es ( ! gospel4 ,we f9d expressions ( ! l nature 9 a book put =? by ,lu!r1 :i* is suppos$ to be writt5 by ,taul]us1 be=e ! ,re=mation1 call$ ,!ologia ,g]manica1 & "s o!rs1 s9ce t "t1 su* z ,p>celsus1 ,sw5ckfelt1 ,weigelius1 & ^? en?usia/s1 t h adh]$ to _! un9telligible & blasphem\s modes ( speak+4 ,footnote #b3 ,see ,vol4 ,,ii4 ,que/4 #ca4 page #afg4 ,footnote #c3 ,que/4 #gj4 ,footnote #d3 ,?is is ! pr9cipal1 if n ! only scripture1 f :i* !y pret5d to prove m>riage to be a sacram5t1 & !y argue ?us4 ,! ,greek *ur* _h no o!r ^w to express :at 0 aft]w>ds call$ a sacram5t by ! ,lat9 *ur*1 b 1 a my/]y3 !re=e s9ce ! apo/le calls m>riage1 z !y suppose1 a my/]y1 !y conclude t x is a sacram5t2 :i* is a v weak f\ndation = ins]t+ x among ^? sacram5ts :i* !y h add$ to !m t ,*ri/ _h in/itut$2 = ! sacram5ts are no :]e call$ my/]ies 9 scripture3 & !re=e we are n to expla9 doctr9es by words :i* 7 n us$ till "s ages aft] ! apo/les' "t3 & if !re 7 any ?+ 9 _! argum5t1 viz4 t t :i* is call$ a my/]y 9 scripture1 mu/ ne$s be a sacram5t1 x does n appe> t ! apo/le calls m>riage a great my/]y1 b ! union t !re is betwe5 ,*ri/ & 8 *ur*2 z he expressly says 9 ! foll[+ words2 ,i speak conc]n+ ,*ri/ & ! *ur*4 ,que/4 ,,lxvii41 ,,lxviii4 ,,que/4 ,,lxvii4 ,:at is effectual call+8 ,,answ4 ,effectual call+ is ! "w ( ,god's almighty p[] & grace2 :]eby1 out ( 8 free & special love to 8 elect1 & f no?+ 9 !m mov+ him !reunto1 he do?1 9 8 accept$ "t1 invite & draw !m to ,jesus ,*ri/ by 8 ^w & ,_s1 sav+ly enlight5+ _! m9ds1 r5ew+1 & p[]fully det]m9+ _! wills2 s z !y1 al?\gh 9 !mselves dead 9 s91 are h]eby made will+ & able1 freely to answ] 8 call1 & to accept & embrace ! grace (f]$ & convey$ !re94 ,,que/4 ,,lxviii4 ,are ! elect effectually call$8 ,,answ4 ,all ! elect1 & !y only1 are effectually call$2 al?\gh o!rs may be1 & (t5 are1 outw>dly call$ by ! m9i/ry ( ! ^w1 & h "s common op]ations ( ! ,_s2 :o1 = _! wilful neglect & contempt ( ! grace (f]$ to !m1 be+ ju/ly left 9 _! unbelief1 d nev] truly come to ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,we h1 9 ^! answ]s1 an acc\nt ( ! fir/ /ep t ,god takes1 9 apply+ ! r$emption pur*as$ by ,*ri/2 :i* is express$1 9 g5]al1 by ! ^w call+2 :]eby s9n]s are invit$1 comm&$1 enc\rag$1 & enabl$1 to come to ,*ri/1 9 ord] to _! be+ made p>tak]s ( 8 b5efits3 ! apo/le /yles x an high1 holy1 & heav5ly call+1 ,phil4 iii4 #ad4 #b ,tim4 i4 #i4 ,heb4 iii4 #a4 & a be+ call$ unto ! fell[%ip ( 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/ our ,"l1 #a ,cor4 i4 #h4 ,h]e9 we are call$ out ( d>kness into 8 m>vell\s light1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #i4 & to 8 et]nal glory by ,jesus ,*ri/1 *ap4 v4 #aj4 ,&1 inde$1 ! ^w is v emphatical3 ,=1 #a4 ,a call supposes a p]son to be sep>ate1 or at a di/ance f him t calls him2 & x conta9s an intimation ( leave to come into 8 pres5ce4 ,?us1 9 effectual call+1 he :o 0 dep>t$ f ,god1 is br\ght nigh to him4 ,god1 z x 71 says to him1 z he did to ,adam1 :5 fly+ f him1 & dread+ no?+ s mu* z 8 pres5ce1 :5 appreh5d+ himself expos$ to ! /roke ( 8 v9dictive ju/ice1 ,:]e art ?\8 ,g54 iii4 #i4 :i* is /yl$1 ,god's call+ unto him4 ,or1 x is l z :5 a travell] is tak+ a wrong way1 & 9 dang] ( fall+ into "s pit1 or sn>e2 & a k9d fri5d calls aft] him to return1 & sets him 9 ! "r way3 ?us ,god calls to s9n]s1 or says1 z ! prophet expresses x2 ,?9e e>s %all he> a ^w beh9d !e1 say+1 ,?is is ! way1 walk ye 9 x2 :5 ye turn to ! "r h&1 & :5 ye turn to ! left4 #b4 ,h]e9 ,god deals ) m5 z reasonable creatures2 :i* is by no means to be exclud$ f our ideas ( ! "w ( grace2 ?\gh ?is "w conta9 9 x "s sup]ior1 or sup]natural me?ods ( act+1 9 ord] to br+ x ab\t2 yet we may be "u a div9e influ5ce1 z turn+ to ,god1 or effectually call$ by him1 & accord+ly act$ by a sup]natural pr9ciple2 & at ! same "t our und]/&+s1 or reason+ p[]s1 n r5d]$ useless1 b enlight5$ or improv$ !reby2 by :i* means1 e ?+ t we d1 9 ob$i5ce to ! call ( ,god1 appe>s to be mo/ j & reasonable4 ,?is gives no gr\nd = any "o to conclude1 t1 accord+ to our me?od ( expla9+ ?is doctr9e1 we lay ourselves op5 to ! absurd consequ5ce fa/5$ ^u x2 z ?\gh ,god dealt ) u z /ocks & /ones3 b m ( ?is may be consid]$ "u a foll[+ head4 ,we n[ proce$1 m p>ticul>ly1 to consid] ! subject-matt] ( ^! two answ]s2 :]e9 we h an acc\nt ( ! diff]5ce betwe5 ! ext]nal call ( ! gospel1 :i* is expla9$ 9 ! latt] ( !m1 & ! int]nal1 sav+1 & p[]ful call1 :i* is ju/ly t]m$ effectual2 & is consid]$ 9 ! =m] ( !m4 ,&1 ,fir/1 ,conc]n+ ! outw>d & common call1 toge!r ) ! p]sons to :om x is giv52 ! design ( ,god 9 giv+ x1 & also ! issue !re(1 ) respect to a great numb] ( ^? :o are said to be call$4 ,! reason :y we *oose to insi/ on ?is common call1 9 ! fir/ place1 is because x is antec$5t1 & made subs]vi5t to ! o!r 9 ! me?od ( ! div9e disp5sation2 inasmu* z we are fir/ fav\r$ ) ! ^w & ord9ances1 & !n !y are made effectual to salvation4 #a4 ,!re=e we %all consid] :at we are to und]/& by ?is common call4 ,x is obs]v$1 t x is by ! m9i/ry ( ! ^w1 9 :i* ,*ri/ is set =? 9 8 p]son & (fices1 & s9n]s are call$ to come to him2 & 9 s do+1 to be made p>tak]s ( ! bless+s :i* he has pur*as$4 ,?is is ! sum & sub/ance ( ! gospel-m9i/ry2 & x is illu/rat$ ,matt4 xxii4 #a1 seq4 by ! p>able ( ! m>riage-fea/1 :i* ! k+ made = 8 son1 & s5t 8 s]vants2 by :i* is signifi$ gospel-m9i/]s1 to call or invite1 & !re9 to use all p]suasive argum5ts to prevail ) p]sons to come to x3 ?is is /yl$ _! be+ call$4 ,& ! obs]vation made on p]sons refus+ to comply ) ?is call1 :5 x is said1 ,_m are call$1 b few are *os51 v]4 #ad4 pla9ly intimates1 t our ,savi\r "h means no o!r ?an a common or ineffectual call4 ,& 9 ano!r p>able x is illu/rat$ by an h\sehold]'s hir+ lab\r]s into 8 v9ey>d1 ,matt4 xx4 #a1 seq4 at sev]al h\rs ( ! day3 "s 7 hir$ e>ly 9 ! morn+1 at ! ?ird h\r2 o!rs at ! six? & n9?2 :i* d5otes ! gospel-call1 t ! ,jewi% *ur* _h to come to ,*ri/ be=e 8 inc>nation1 "u ! c]emonial law2 & o!rs 7 hir$ at ! elev5? h\r1 d5ot+ ^? :o 7 call$1 at t "t1 by ! m9i/ry ( ,*ri/ & 8 disciples3 t ?is 0 only a common & ext]nal call1 is evid5t1 n only f ! intimation t !y1 :o _h borne ! burd5 & heat ( ! day2 t is1 = _m ages _h be5 a pr(ess+ p1 murmur$1 because o!rs1 :o 7 call$ at ! elev5? h\r1 _h an equal %>e 9 8 reg>d2 b also f :at is expressly said1 7! words are ! same ) ^? :]e) ! o!r p>able be=e-m5tion$1 is clos$7 ,_m are call$1 b few are *os51 v]4 #af4 ,moreov]1 ! apo/le int5ds ?is common call1 :5 he speaks ( "s :o h be5 call$ into ! grace ( ,*ri/2 n call$ by ! p[] & efficaci\s grace ( ,*ri/1 z d5ot+ t ! call 0 effectual2 b call$1 or invit$ to come & receive ! grace ( ,*ri/2 or call$ ext]nally1 & !reby prevail$ on to embrace ! doctr9e ( ! grace ( ,*ri/3 ^! are said to be soon remov$ unto ano!r gospel1 ,gal4 i4 #f4 ,& else:]e1 *ap4 v4 #g4 he speaks ( "s1 :o1 :5 ! tru?1 or ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 7 fir/ pres5t$ to !m1 express$1 = a "t1 a read9ess to receive x2 ^u :i* acc\nt he says1 ,ye did run well1 or1 ye began well2 b yet !y did n aft]w>ds yield ! ob$i5ce ( fai?1 to t tru? :i* !y seem$1 at fir/1 to h a v great reg>d3 ^u :i* occasion ! apo/le says1 ,?is p]suasion come? n ( him t calle? y1 v]4 #h4 ,!y :o express "s reg>d to ?is call1 are g5]ally said to h common grace1 z contradi/+ui%$ f o!rs1 :o are "u ! p[]ful1 & efficaci\s influ5ces ( ! ,_s1 :i* are /yl$ special4 ,! =m] ( ^! are (t5times "u "s impressive influ5ces by ! common "w ( ! ,_s1 "u ! prea*+ ( ! gospel2 :o1 not)/&+1 are 9 an unconv]t$ /ate2 _! consci5ces are sometimes awak5$1 & !y br+ _m *>ges & accusations aga9/ !mselves2 & f a dread ( ! consequ5ces !re(1 ab/a9 f _m enorm\s crimes1 z well z practise sev]al duties ( religion2 !y are also said to be made p>tak]s ( "s great degrees ( re/ra9+ grace2 & all ?is arises f no o!r ?an ! ,_s's common "w ( conviction2 z he is said1 to reprove ! _w ( s91 ,john xvi4 #h4 ,^! are /yl$1 9 ?is answ]1 ! common op]ations ( ! ,_s3 !y may be call$ op]ations1 inasmu* z !y conta9 9 !m some?+ m ?an ,god's s5d+ m9i/]s to address !mselves to s9n]s1 9 a way ( p]suasion or argu+2 =1 ! ,_s ( ,god deals ) _! consci5ces "u ! m9i/ry ( ! ^w4 ,x is true1 ?is is no m ?an common grace2 yet x may be /yl$ ! ,_s's "w3 = ?\gh ! call be no o!r ?an common1 & ! ,_s consid]$ z an ext]nal ag5t1 inasmu* z he nev] dwells 9 ! he>ts ( any b believ]s1 yet ! effect produc$1 is int]nal 9 ! m9d & consci5ces ( m51 &1 9 "s degree1 9 ! w2 :i* is almo/ p]suad$ to comply ) x4 ,^! op]ations are sometimes call$ ! ,_s's /riv+ ) man1 ,g54 vi4 #c4 b inasmu* z _m ( ^! int]nal motions are said to be resi/$ & qu5*$1 :5 p]sons fir/ act contr>y to ! dictates ( _! consci5ces1 & aft]w>ds :olly ext+ui% !m2 !re=e ! ,_s's "w 9 ^? :om he ?us calls1 is n effectual or sav+2 ^! are n unit$ to ,*ri/ by 8 ,_s1 nor by fai?2 & ?is is g5]ally /yl$ common grace1 9 speak+ to :i*1 we %all consid]1 7#a47 ,t !re are "s ?+s pres5t$ to u1 9 an objective way1 :i* conta9 ! subject matt] ( ! gospel1 or t call1 :i* is giv5 to s9n]s to pursue ^? me?ods1 :i*1 by div9e appo9tm5t1 lead to salvation4 ,z fai? come? by he>+1 & he>+ by ! ^w ( ,god1 ,rom4 x4 #ag4 s d common convictions1 & :atev] c>ries 9 x ! appe>ance ( grace 9 ! unreg5]ate4 ,9 ?is respect ,god deals ) m5 z intellig5t creatures1 capable ( mak+ su* improvem5t ( ^? in/ructions & intimations1 z may t5d1 9 _m respects1 to _! advantage4 ,?is mu/ be suppos$1 or else ! prea*+ ( ! gospel c\ld n be reckon$ an univ]sal bless+ to !m :o are fav\r$ ) x1 ab/ract+ f ^? sav+ advantages :i* "s are to receive h]eby4 ,?is is "h call$ ! grace :i* is (f]$ to !m1 :o are outw>dly call$1 by ! m9i/ry ( ! ^w4 ,(f]s ( grace1 & invitations to come to ,*ri/1 are words us$ by almo/ all :o h treat$ on ?is subject3 ?\gh "s1 ( late1 h be5 ready to conclude1 t ^! modes ( speak+ t5d to ov]?r[ ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+2 = !y argue to ?is purpose2 t an ov]ture1 or invitation1 supposes a p[] 9 him to :om x is giv5 to comply ) x4 ,did ,i ?9k ?is idea necess>ily conta9$ 9 ^! words1 ,i %\ld r *oose to sub/itute o!rs 9 ! room ( !m3 h[ev]1 to remove prejudices1 or unju/ repres5tations1 :i* ! use !re( may occasion1 ei!r "h or else:]e1 ,i %all briefly give an acc\nt ( ! reason :y ,i use !m1 & :at ,i und]/& !reby4 ,if x be said1 ,?is mode ( speak+ is n to be f\nd 9 scripture2 ?is1 x is true1 %\ld make u less t5aci\s ( x4 ,nev]!less1 x may be us$ )\t j (f5ce giv51 if x be expla9$ agreeably !reunto4#e ,!re=e let x be consid]$1 7#b47 ,t ! pres5t+ an object1 :atev] x be1 to ! und]/&+ & w1 is g5]ally call$1 an (f]+ x2 z ,god says to ,david1 f ! ,"l2 ,i (f] !e ?ree ?+s1 *oose !e "o ( !m1 c4 #a ,sam4 xxiv4 #ab4 ,s if ,god sets be=e u life & dea?1 bless+ & curs+1 & bids u *oose :i* we w h2 ?is is equival5t to :at is g5]ally call$1 an (f] ( grace4 ,& z = invitations to come to ,*ri/1 x is pla91 t !re are _m scriptures t speak to t purpose2 namely1 :5 x is said1 ,9 ! la/ day1 t great day ( ! fea/1 ,jesus /ood & cri$1 say+1 ,if any man ?ir/1 let him come unto me & dr9k1 ,john vii4 #cg4 ,&1 ,ho e "o t ?ir/e?1 come ye to ! wat]s1 ,isa4 lv4 #a4 ,& else:]e ,*ri/ says1 ,come unto me all ye t lab\r1 & are heavy lad51 & ,i w give y re/1 ,matt4 xi4 #bh4 ,&1 ,let him t is a?ir/ come2 & :osoev] w1 let him take ( ! wat] ( life freely1 ,rev4 xxii4 #ag4 7#c47 ,:5 an (f]1 or invitation to accept ( a ?+1 ?us objectively pres5t$ to u1 is made1 x always supposes ! valuabl5ess !re(2 & h[ mu* x w\ld be our int]e/ to accept ( x2 & t x is our indisp5sable duty s to d2 :i* are ! pr9cipal ideas t ,i int5d1 9 my s5se ( ! ^w1 :5 ,i speak ( (f]s ( grace 9 ! gospel1 or invitations to come to ,*ri/4 ,nev]!less1 tak+ !m 9 ?is s5se1 does n necess>ily inf] a p[] 9 u to accept !m1 )\t ! assi/ance ( div9e grace3 ?us x may be said1 t ,*ri/ came into ! _w to save s9n]s2 & t he w c]ta9ly apply ! r$emption1 :i* he has pur*as$1 to all1 = :om ?is price 0 giv52 & also1 t a "r to salvation is insep>ably connect$ ) fai? & rep5tance2 & t ^!1 & all o!r graces are ,god's gifts2 & t we are to pray1 wait1 & hope = !m1 "u ! m9i/ry ( ! ^w2 & if we be1 9 ,god's own "t & way1 enabl$ to ex]cise ^! graces1 ?is w be our unspeakable advantage3 & !re=e x _c b be our duty to att5d ^u ,god 9 all 8 holy in/itutions1 9 hope ( sav+ bless+s3 ^! ?+s may be done2 & consequ5tly ! gospel may be ?us prea*$1 )\t suppos+ t grace is 9 our own p[]3 & ?is is :at we pr9cipally int5d by gospel-ov]tures or invitations4 7#d47 ,nev]!less we _c approve ( "s expressions subv]sive ( ! doctr9e ( special r$emption1 h[ mov+ & pa!tic soev] !y may appe> to be2 z :5 any "o1 to induce s9n]s to come to ,*ri/1 tells !m1 t ,god is will+1 & ,*ri/ is will+1 & has done 8 "p1 & ! ,_s is ready to d 82 & %all we be unwill+1 & !reby de/roy ourselves8 ,*ri/ has pur*as$ salvation = u3 ! ,_s (f]s 8 assi/ances to u2 & %all we refuse ^! ov]tures8 ,*ri/ invites u to come to him1 & leaves x to our free-w1 :e!r we w comply )1 or reject ^! invitations3 he is1 at x 71 indet]m9ate1 :e!r he %all save u or no1 & leaves ! matt] to our own conduct2 we ought !re=e to be p]suad$ to comply ) ! invitation4 ,?is me?od ( expla9+ (f]s ( grace1 & invitations1 to come to ,*ri/1 is n :at we int5d :5 we make use ( ^! expressions4 #b4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! p]sons to :om ?is common call is giv54 ,x is indef9ite1 n direct$ only to ! elect1 or ^?1 ) respect to :om ,god designs to make x effectual to _! salvation2 =1 accord+ to ! commission :i* our ,savi\r gave to 8 apo/les1 ! gospel 0 to be prea*$ to all nations1 or to e creature 9 ^? places to :i* x 0 s5t3 & ! reason ( ?is is obvi\s2 namely1 because ! c\nsel ( ,god1 conc]n+ election1 is secret1 & n to be consid]$ z ! rule ( human conduct2 nor are !y1 :om ,god is pleas$ to employ 9 prea*+ ! gospel1 suppos$ to "k :e!r he w succe$ _! endeav\rs1 by enabl+ ^? :o are call$1 to comply ) x4 #c4 ,we %all n[ %ew h[ f> ! gospel-call may1 )\t ! sup]add$ assi/ance ( special grace1 be improv$ by m51 9 ord] to _! atta9+ "s advantage by x1 ?\gh %ort ( salvation3 ?is may be done 9 two respects4 7#a47 ,gross enorm\s crimes may h]eby be avoid$3 ?is appe>s 9 _m unconv]t$ p]sons1 :o n only avoid1 b abhor !m2 be+ induc$ h]eunto by some?+ 9 nature t gives an av]sion to !m4 ,& x may be f>!r argu$1 f ! liabl5ess ( ^? :o commit !m1 to puni%m5t 9 proportion to _! respective aggravations2 :i* mu/ ei!r suppose 9 man1 a p[] to avoid !m3 or else1 ! greate/ degree ( puni%m5t w\ld be ! result ( a necessity ( nature1 & n self-procur$ by any act ( man's w2 ?\gh all suppose ! w to be free1 ) respect to actions t are s9ful4 ,x w\ld be a v poor excuse = ! murd]] to allege1 t he c\ld n gov]n 8 passion1 b 0 "u an unavoidable necessity to take away ! life ( ano!r4 ,%all ! man t commits ^? s9s1 :i* are contr>y to nature1 say1 ,t 8 natural temp] & disposition is s mu* incl9$ !reunto1 t he c\ld1 by no means1 avoid !m8 ,if our natural con/itution be s deprav$ & vitiat$1 t x leads u1 ) an uncommon & impetu\s viol5ce1 to ^? s9s t we 7 n =m]ly incl9$ to3 :5ce does ?is arise1 b f ! habits ( vice1 be+ increas$ by a wilful & ob/9ate cont9uance !re91 & _m repeat$ acts :i* !y h produc$8 & might n ?is1 at lea/1 9 "s degree1 h be5 avoid$8 ,we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 habits ( s91 t imm$iately fl[ f ! univ]sal corruption ( nature1 & ^? t h tak5 deep] root 9 u1 by be+ indulg$1 & ex]t+ !mselves1 )\t any endeav\rs us$1 to re/ra9 & give a *eck to !m4 ,& if x be suppos$ t our natures are m habitually incl9$ to s9 ?an once !y 71 might we n s f> use ! lib]ty ( our wills1 z to avoid "s ?+s1 :i*1 we are s5sible1 w prove a temptation to ^? p>ticul> acts !re(2 :]eby ! corruption ( nature1 t is s prone to comply ) x1 might be 9 "s measure1 re/ra9$1 ?\gh n ov]come3 ?is may be done )\t conv]t+ grace2 & consequ5tly "s great s9s may be avoid$4 ,to d5y ?is1 w\ld be n only to palliate1 b op5 a door to all mann] ( lic5ti\sness4 7#b47 ,man has a p[] to d "s ?+s t are mat]ially good2 ?\gh n good 9 all ^? circum/ances 9 :i* actions are good t accompany or fl[ f reg5]at+ grace4 ,ahab's humility1 #a ,k+s xxi4 #bi4 & ,n9eveh's rep5tance1 ,jonah iii4 #e4 & seq4 arose f ! dread !y _h ( ! div9e ?reat5+s2 :i* is su* an inducem5t to rep5tance & re=mation1 z takes its rise f no?+ m ?an ! influ5ce ( common grace4 ,h]od himself1 ?\gh a vile p]son1 fe>$ ,john1 kn[+ t he 0 a j man & an holy3 & :5 he he>d him1 did _m ?+s1 & he>d him gladly1 ,m>k vi4 #bj4 ,& ! ,g5tiles are said to d by nature1 ! ?+s2 t is1 "s ?+s conta9$ 9 ! law2 insomu* t !y are a law unto !mselves1 ,rom4 ii4 #ad4 ,!re=e !y did !m by ! influ5ce ( common grace4 ,& ^! ?+s1 namely1 ab/a9+ f gross] s9s1 & do+ "s actions mat]ially good1 h c]ta9ly "s advantage att5d+ !m2 z !reby ! _w is n s mu* l hell z x w\ld o!rwise be3 & z to :at respects !mselves1 a great] degree ( puni%m5t is h]eby avoid$4 #c4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! design ( ,god 9 giv+ ?is common call 9 ! gospel1 :i* _c be ! salvation ( all :o are ?us call$3 ?is is evid5t2 because all %all n be sav$2 :]eas1 if ,god _h design$ _! salvation1 he w\ld c]ta9ly h br\ght x ab\t2 s9ce 8 purpose _c be fru/rat$4 ,to say t ,god has no det]m9ations relat+ to ! success ( ! gospel1 reflects on 8 wisdom3 & to conclude t ?+s may happ5 contr>y to 8 purpose1 argues a defect ( p[]2 z ?\gh he c\ld n atta9 ! ends he design$3 b ?is hav+ be=e be5 insi/$ on1 "u ! heads ( election & special r$emption1 ,i %all pass x by at pres5t1 & only consid]1 t ! ends :i* ,god design$ 9 giv+ ! gospel1 7 su* z 7 atta9$ by x1 namely1 ! salvation ( ^? :o %all ev5tually be sav$1 ! re/ra9+ ( ^? :o h only common grace1 & ! sett+ =? ! glori\s "w ( r$emption by ,jesus ,*ri/2 :i*1 z x is ! wond] ( angels1 :o desire to look into x2 s x is h]eby design$ to be recomm5d$ z wor?y ( ! highe/ e/eem1 ev5 9 ^? :o ca/ contempt on x3 & h]eby !y are convict$1 :o %ut _! eyes aga9/1 & neglect to behold t glori\s light :i* %9es s brightly !re94 ,object4 ,to ?is x is object$1 t if ,*ri/ invites & calls m5 to come to him1 z he (t5 does 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t2 & :5 !y refuse to d x1 m5tions _! refusal ) a k9d ( regret2 z :5 he says1 ,ye w n come to me1 t ye might h life1 ,john v4 #dj4 ?is1 !y suppose1 is no o!r ?an an insult on mank9d1 a bidd+ !m come )\t ! lea/ design t !y %\ld2 z if a magi/rate %\ld g to ! prison door1 & tell ! unhappy man1 :o is n only "u lock & key1 b load$ ) irons1 t he w\ld h him leave t place ( mis]y & conf9em5t1 & h[ mu* he %\ld rejoice1 if he w\ld come out2 & ^u t condition1 propose to him sev]al hon\rs t he has 9 res]ve = him3 ?is1 say !y1 is n to deal s]i\sly ) him4 ,& if ! (f] ( grace 9 ! gospel1 answ]s ! similitude1 z !y suppose x exactly does1 !n !re is no ne$ = any ?+ f>!r to be repli$ to x2 ! doctr9e confutes itself2 z x argues ! div9e deal+s ) m5 illusory4 ,answ4 ,?is similitude1 h[ plausible soev] x may appe> to be to "s1 is f> f giv+ a j repres5tation ( ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+3 = :5 ! magi/rate is suppos$ to signify 8 desire t ! prison] w\ld set himself free1 :i* he kn[s he _c d2 h]eby x is intimat$1 t ?\gh ,god kn[s t ! s9n] _c conv]t himself1 yet he comm&s him to d x1 or to put =? sup]natural acts ( grace1 ?\gh he has no pr9ciple ( grace 9 him3 b let x be consid]$1 t ?is ,god no :]e comm&s any to d4#f ,our ,savi\r int5ds z mu* z ?is1 :5 he speaks ( ! tree's be+ made good1 be=e ! fruit x produces c be s1 ,matt4 xii4 #cc4 or t x is impossible = m5 to ga!r grapes ( ?orns1 or figs ( ?i/les1 *ap4 vii4 #ag4 imply+1 t !re mu/ be an int]nal disposition wr\ght1 be=e any acts ( grace c he put =?3 ?is is suppos$ 9 ! prea*+ ( ! gospel1 or ! call to s9n]s to rep5t & believe1 :i* !y h no reason to conclude t !y c d )\t ! aids ( div9e grace1 & ^! !y are to wait1 pray & hope =1 9 all ,god's in/itut$ me?ods4 ,moreov]1 z = ^? promises :i* are made to u1 if we w\ld release ourselves f ! *a9s ( s91 & ! acc\nt giv51 h[ mu* ,god w\ld rejoice 9 our be+ set free1 :5 ! ?+ is1 9 itself1 impossible2 ?is is no o!rwise true ?an z x conta9s a decl>ation ( ! connexion !re is betwe5 conv]sion & salvation1 or fre$om f ! slav]y ( s91 & ,god's conf]r+ _m spiritual hon\rs & privileges on ^? :o are conv]t$2 n t x does1 9 ! lea/1 d5ote t x is 9 our own p[] to conv]t ourselves3 b t ?is may be m cle>ly und]/ood1 we %all consid] x ) relation to ! two bran*es be=e m5tion$1 & s speak ( ,god1 ei!r z comm&+1 call+1 & invit+ m5 to d :at is out ( _! p[]1 namely1 to rep5t1 & believe2 or else1 z hold+ =? promises ( t salvation :i* !y %all n atta92 because ^! graces are out ( _! p[]1 :i* conta9s ! sub/ance ( :at is usually object$ aga9/ ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+1 by ^? :o are on ! o!r side ( ! "q2 :o suppose t ?is me?od ( proc$ure is illusory1 & !re=e unbecom+ ! div9e p]fections4 ,&1 #a4 ,conc]n+ ,god's comm&+1 call+1 & invit+ m5 to d :at is out ( _! own p[]2 z = in/ance1 bidd+ a dead man to arise1 or "o t is bl9d to see1 or ^? t are %ut up 9 prison1 to come out f !nce4 ,?is is to be expla9$1 & !n1 p]haps1 ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+1 w appe> to be less exceptionable4 ,we h1 else:]e1 9 def5d+ ! head ( p>ticul> r$emption1 aga9/ an objection n mu* unlike to ?is1 consid]$ h[ ,*ri/ is said to be (f]$ 9 ! gospel1#g or 9 :at s5se ! ov]ture may be said to be made to all t are fav\r$ ) x2 & yet ! efficacy !re(1 only ext5d to ^? :om ,*ri/ has r$eem$1 & %all be effectually call$4 ,b t we may a little f>!r expla9 ?is matt]1 let u consid]1 7#a47 ,t ! gospel conta9s a decl>ation1 t ,god designs to save a "p ( ?is mis]able _w2 &1 t 9 subs]vi5cy !reunto1 he has giv5 !m a discov]y ( ,*ri/1 z ! object ( fai?1 & ! pur*as] & au?or ( salvation4 7#b47 ,he does n !re9 give ! lea/ intimation to any1 :ile 9 a /ate ( unreg5]acy1 t !y %all be enabl$ to believe3 &1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 be sav$4 ,_! names1 *>act]s1 or places ( abode1 or _! natural embelli%m5ts1 :o %all atta9 ?is privilege1 are no :]e po9t$ at 9 scripture2 nor is ! book ( ,god's secret purpose1 conc]n+ election to et]nal life1 op5$1 s z t any "o c disc]n 8 "n writt5 9 x1 be=e he be effectually call$2 = we h no w>rant to look any f>!r ?an ,god's reveal$ w1 :i* assigns no evid5ce ( our int]e/ 9 ! sav+ bless+s ( ! gospel1 till !y are exp]i5c$ by u1 9 ?is effectual call4 7#c47 ,god pla9ly discov]s to m51 9 ! gospel1 t all ^? graces1 :i* are insep>ably connect$ ) salvation1 are 8 "w & gift1 & consequ5tly out ( _! own p[]2 or t x is n ( him t wille?1 nor ( him t runne?1 b ( ,god t %ewe? m]cy1 ,rom4 ix4 #af4 ,!re=e he no :]e tells ! man1 :o is ti$ & b\nd ) ! *a9 ( 8 s91 t he is able to set himself free2 b puts him ^u expect+ & pray+ = x1 f ! pitifulness ( 8 great m]cy4 ,he no :]e tells him1 t he c implant a pr9ciple ( spiritual life & grace 9 himself2 or t he ought s mu* z to attempt to d any ?+ to atone = 8 s9s1 by 8 ob$i5ce & suff]+s1 b sugge/s ! contr>y1 :5 he says1 ,surely1 %all "o say1 9 ! ,"l h ,i righte\sness & /r5g?1 ,isa4 xlv4 #bd4 7#d47 ,he gives none ! lea/ gr\nd to expect1 or lay claim to salvation1 till !y believe2 & z fai? & salvation are bo? 8 gifts1 he puts !m ^u seek+1 & desir+ !m1 9 _! respective ord]2 fir/ grace1 & !n glory4 7#e47 ,! gospel-call is design$ to put m5 ^u a dilig5t att5dance on ! ord9ances1 z means ( grace1 & to leave ! issue & success !re( to ,god1 :o waits t he may be graci\s2 t s 8 sov]eignty may appe> m em95tly 9 ! disp5s+ ?is privilege2 &1 9 ! mean "t1 assigns x z _! duty to wait = him1 *ap4 xxx4 #ah4 ,& :ile we are engag$ 9 ?is duty1 we are to ackn[l$ge1 t we h no?+ t c give u any "r to ?is privilege4 ,s t ,god might ju/ly d5y success to 8 ord9ances4 ,nev]!less1 if he is pleas$ to give u1 :ile we are att5d+ on !m1 ^? e>ne/ desires ( _! be+ made effectual to our conv]sion & salvation1 we may conclude ?is to be a tok5 = good1 t he designs u "s special advantage !reby2 & we d n "k b t ev5 ?is desire ( grace may be ! beg9n+ ( ! ,_s's sav+ "w1 & !re=e an e>ne/ ( 8 c>ry+ x on4 7#f47 ,:5 ,god comm&s p]sons1 9 ! gospel1 to d ^? ?+s :i* _c be p]=m$ )\t 8 special grace1 he sometimes supposes !m1 :5 he gives =? ! comm&1 to h a pr9ciple ( spiritual life & grace1 :i* is1 9 effect to bid "o t is made alive1 to put =? liv+ actions2 :i* respect1 m especially1 ! progress ( grace aft] ! "w is begun2 9 :i* s5se ,i und]/& ^? words ( ! apo/le1 ,"w out y\r salvation ) fe> & trembl+2 = x is ,god :i* worke?2 t is1 ha? wr\ght1 9 y bo? to w & to d1 ( 8 good pleasure1 ,phil4 ii4 #ab4 #b4 ,if we consid] ! gospel z hold+ =? promises ( salvation1 :51 at ! same "t1 x is n 9 our p[] to ex]cise ^? graces t accompany x2 :i* gives f>!r occasion to ^? t except aga9/ ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+1 to conclude1 t x repres5ts ,god z (f]+ ^? bless+s :i* he does n design to be/[3 ,?is may give u occasion to expla9 :at we mean1 :5 we consid] salvation z (f]$ 9 ! gospel2 :]eby we und]/& no?+ else b a decl>ation1 t all :o rep5t & believe1 %all be sav$2 :i* conta9s a "*1 or description ( ! p]sons :o h gr\nd to expect ?is privilege3 n t salvation is f\nd$ on dubi\s & unc]ta9 conditions1 :i* dep5d ^u ! p[] & lib]ty ( our w2 or impossible conditions2 z ?\gh ,god %\ld say1 if man w *ange 8 own he>t1 & "w fai?1 & all o!r graces 9 himself1 !n he w save him3 b all t we mean by x is1 t ^? graces1 :i* are insep>ably connect$ ) salvation1 are to be wait$ = 9 our att5dance on all ,god's ord9ances1 & :5 he is pleas$ to "w !m1 !n we may conclude1 t we h a "r to ! promise ( salvation4 ,?us conc]n+ ! gospel-call1 :at x is1 h[ f> x may be improv$ by ^? :o are de/itute ( special grace1 & :at is ,god's design 9 giv+ x3 we n[ proce$ to consid]1 #c4 ,! issue & consequ5ce !re(1 z x is f>!r obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 t _m wilfully neglect1 contemn1 or refuse to comply ) x1 ) respect to :om x is n made effectual to _! salvation4 ,?is appe>s f ! report t ,*ri/'s disciples br\ght to him1 conc]n+ ! excuses t _m made :5 call$ to come to ! m>riage fea/1 9 ! p>able3 ,"o pret5d$1 t he _h b\ght a piece ( gr\nd1 & mu/ ne$s g see x2 & ano!r1 t he _h b\ght five yoke ( ox51 & mu/ g to prove !m2 & ano!r _h m>ri$ a wife1 & !re=e c\ld n come4 ,x is else:]e said1 t !y all made light ( x1 & w5t _! ways2 "o to 8 f>m1 ano!r to 8 m]*&ise2 & ! remnant took 8 s]vants1 & entreat$ !m spitefully1 & slew !m1 ,luke xiv4 #ah-bj4 comp>$ ) ,matt4 xxii4 #e1 #f4 ,& ! prophet introduces our ,savi\r himself z compla9+1 ,i h lab\r$ 9 va91 ,i h sp5t my /r5g? = n\ght1 ,isa4 xlix4 #d1 #e4 ,& ! reason h]e( is1 because ,israel is n ga!r$2 :i* words are to be und]/ood 9 a comp>ative s5se1 z d5ot+ ! fewness ( ^? :o compli$ ) 8 graci\s invitations1 to come to him1 or 7 conv9c$1 by ! miracles :i* he wr\ght to confirm 8 doctr9e4 ,?is is also f>!r evid5t1 f ! small numb] ( ^? :o are effectually prevail$ ^u "u ! gospel disp5sation1 :i* ! apo/le calls ! grace ( ,god t br+s salvation1 t ha? appe>$ to all m51 tea*+ !m to d5y all ungodl9ess & worldly lu/s2 & to live sob]ly1 righte\sly1 & godly1 9 ?is pres5t _w4 ,& also1 f ! great opposition & hatr$1 :i* _m express to ! p]son ( ,*ri/1 :o is ! subject matt] !re(2 :i* ! prophet n only relates1 z :at 0 obs]v$ 9 8 day1 b =etells1 t 9 aft]-ages1 a great "p ( mank9d w\ld n believe ! report made conc]n+ him2 b t he %\ld be despis$ & reject$ ( m51 :o w\ld hide1 z x 71 _! faces f him1 & n e/eem him1 ,isa4 liii4 #a1 #c4 ,?is is c]ta9ly ! highe/ contempt ( ! gospel2 = x is an und]valu+ ! greate/ privileges1 z ?\gh !y 7 n wor?y to be embrac$1 desir$1 or s\ght aft]2 & inasmu* z ?is is wilful1 aris+ f ! enmity ( ! w ( man aga9/ ,god1 & ! me?od ( salvation :i* he has prescrib$ !re91 x has a t5d5cy to provoke 8 wra?2 s t be+ ju/ly left 9 _! unbelief1 !y w n come to ,*ri/1 t !y may h life4 ,& z !y are judicially left to !mselves1 !y contract a great] degree ( ali5ation f1 & av]s5ess to ,god1 & s nev] truly come to ,jesus ,*ri/2 :i* is an awful & trem5d\s consid]ation4 ,?is is ! consequ5ce ( x1 ) respect to ^? :o h only ?is common call2 & !re=e we mu/ n conclude1 t x is suffici5t to salvation1 unless !re be an int]nal effectual call2 & :at ?is is1 w be consid]$ "u our next head2 b be=e we ent] !reon1 x is necess>y = u to enquire1 :e!r all1 at lea/1 ^? :o sit "u ! s\nd ( ! gospel1 h suffici5t grace giv5 !m1 s z t1 by _! own conduct1 )\t ! int]nal p[]ful influ5ces ( ! ,_s1 !y may atta9 to salvation4 ,?is argum5t is mu* insi/$ on by ^? :o adh]e to ! ,pelagian s*eme2 & !re=e we _c :olly pass x ov]3 & = our sett+ ?is matt] 9 a j light1 let x be consid]$2 t e "o mu/ all[1 t all :o sit "u ! s\nd ( ! gospel1 h suffici5t objective grace1 or suffici5t ext]nal means1 to lead !m 9 ! way ( salvation2 = to d5y ?is1 w\ld be to d5y t ! gospel is a p]fect rule ( fai?3 ?is !re=e is all[$ on bo? sides2 & we ?9k no?+ m is int5d$1 :5 ,god says1 conc]n+ ! *ur* ( ! ,jews1 ,:at c\ld h be5 done m to my v9ey>d1 t ,i h n done 9 x1 ,isa4 v4 #d4 ,b ! "q is1 :e!r !re be a suffici5cy ( p[]1 or ability 9 man2 s t )\t ! int]nal efficaci\s grace ( ,god1 det]m9+ & incl9+ ! w1 to make a "r improvem5t ( x1 x may be suffici5t to ! salvation ( ^? to :om x is giv58 ,?is is :at we _c b d5y4 ,n[1 t ! ext]nal means ( grace are n r5d]$ effectual to ! salvation ( all :o are fav\r$ ) !m1 is evid5t2 because1 z 0 b n[ obs]v$1 _m neglect & contemn ! gospel3 & z to o!rs :o improve x1 s t ! means ( grace become effectual1 x mu/ be enquir$2 :at x is t makes !m s8 ,h[ comes x to pass1 t ! prea*+ !re( is /yl$1 to "s1 a sav\r ( life1 to o!rs1 a sav\r ( dea?8 ,! answ] :i* ! ,pelagians give to ?is1 is1 t !y1 9 :om x is effectual1 r5d] x s1 by _! improv+ ! lib]ty ( _! w2 s t !y *oose :at is repres5t$ 9 ! gospel1 z eligible1 & refuse ! contr>y4 ,& if ! "q be ask$1 :o make? !e to diff] f ano!r8 !y h1 :5 dispos$ to speak agreeably to _! own s*eme1 ?is answ] ready at h&1 ,i make myself to diff]2 t is z mu* z to say1 ,i h a natural p[] ( improv+ ! means ( grace1 )\t hav+ rec\rse to ,god = any f>!r assi/ance1 9 a sup]natural way4 ,x may easily be obs]v$1 t ?is supposition is greatly d]ogatory to ! glory ( ,god2 & r5d]s all dep5dance on him1 bo? to w & to d1 unnecess>y3 ,x supposes t we h suffici5t ability to "w ^? graces 9 ourselves t accompany salvation2 o!rwise x is n suffici5t to salvation2 & !re=e x is contr>y to all ^? scriptures :i* speak ( !m z ! "w1 or ! effect ( ! exce$+ greatness ( ! p[] ( ,god3 :i* leads u to consid]1 ,secondly1 ,! doctr9e ( effectual call+1 z conta9$ 9 ! =m] ( ! answ]s1 :i* we are expla9+2 9 :i* we may obs]ve1 ,i4 ,! "* ( ^? :o are effectually call$ antec$5t !reunto4 ,!y h no?+ t c recomm5d !m to ! div9e fav\r2 = be+ consid]$ z fall51 guilty creatures1 !y are n only unable to make atonem5t = s91 b to d :at is spiritually good3 ?us ! apo/le repres5ts !m1 z )\t /r5g?1 ,rom4 v4 #f4 :i* is ! imm$iate consequ5ce ( man's fir/ apo/acy f ,god2 & univ]sal exp]i5ce1 proves t we h a prop5sity to e ?+ t is evil1 :i* daily increases3 ,& to ?is we may add1 t ! m9d is bl9d$1 ! affections /upifi$1 ! w full ( ob/9acy1 ! consci5ce dispos$ to deal trea*]\sly1 :]eby we deceive ourselves2 s t ! :ole s\l is out ( ord]4 ,! apo/le speaks ( man by nature1 z dead 9 trespasses & s9s1 walk+ accord+ to ! c\rse ( ?is _w1 accord+ to ! pr9ce ( ! p[] ( ! air1 ! _s t n[ worke? 9 ! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce2 hav+ _! conv]sation 9 ! lu/s ( ! fle%1 fulfill+ ! desires ( ! fle%1 & ( ! m9d1 ,eph4 ii4 #a-c4 ,& ! prophet speaks ( ! he>t ( man1 z be+ deceitful above all ?+s1 & desp]ately wick$1 ,j]4 xvii4 #i4 ,& ! apo/le describes "s z #8walk+ 9 ! vanity ( _! m9d1 hav+ ! und]/&+ d>k5$1 be+ ali5at$ f ! life ( ,god1 ?r\gh ! ignorance t is 9 !m1 because ( ! bl9dness ( _! he>t2 :o be+ pa/ feel+1 h giv5 !mselves ov] unto lascivi\sness1 to "w all uncleanness ) gre$9ess1' ,eph4 iv4 #ag-ai4 & o!rs1 z be+ #8fill$ ) all unrighte\sness1 =nication1 wick$ness1 covet\sness1 malici\sness1 full ( envy1 murd]1 debate1 deceit1 malignity1 :isp]]s1 backbit]s1 hat]s ( ,god1 despiteful1 pr\d1 boa/]s1 inv5tors ( evil ?+s1 disob$i5t to p>5ts1 )\t und]/&+1 cov5ant-break]s1 )\t natural affection1 implacable1 unm]ciful1' ,rom4 i4 #bi-ca4 ,?is1 inde$1 is spok5 ( ! ,g5tiles1 :o 7 de/itute ( ! means ( grace1 & _h contract$ great] degrees ( impiety ?an _m o!rs2 b !y1 :o are effectually call$1 w\ld h run into ! same abom9ations1 _! natures be+ equally incl9$ !reunto1 )\t prev5t+ grace2 z "s ( ! *ur* ( ,cor9? are said to h done be=e _! conv]sion1 :om he speaks ( z once hav+ be5 #8unrighte\s1 =nicators1 idolat]s1 adult]]s1 effem9ate1 abus]s ( !mselves ) mank9d1 ?ieves2 covet\s1 drunk>ds1 revil]s1 extortion]s1' #a ,cor4 vi4 #i1 #aj1 #aa4 ,& else:]e he says1 #8,we ourselves also 7 sometimes fooli%1 disob$i5t1 deceiv$1 s]v+ div]s lu/s & pleasures1 liv+ 9 malice & envy1 hateful1 & hat+ "o ano!r1' ,tit4 iii4 #c4 ,& ! ob/9acy & p]v]s5ess ( m51 go+ on 9 a c\rse ( s91 is s great1 t ,god reproves a pr(ess+ p1 by tell+ !m1 t _! neck 0 z an iron s9ew1 & _! br[ brass1 ,isa4 xlviii4 #d4 ,?us !y 71 be=e he ref9$ & *ose "s ( !m1 9 ! furnace ( affliction1 v]4 #aj4 ,f h5ce x evid5tly appe>s1 t m5 are n naturally incl9$ to comply ) ! gospel-call2 b ?is is a privilege conf]r$ on !m1 :51 by ! ,_s1 x is made effectual to _! salvation4 ,objec4 ,x is object$1 to :at has be5 said conc]n+ p]sons be+ dead 9 s91 be=e !y are effectually call$2 t t is no o!r ?an a metaphorical expression2 & !re=e ! s5se !re( is n to be /ra9$ s f> z to suppose f h5ce1 t !y are altoge!r )\t a p[] to d t :i* is spiritually good4 ,answ4 ,:5 ! /ate ( m51 be=e !y are effectually call$1 is /yl$1 a dea? 9 s91 :i* is a metaphorical expression1 we mu/ suppose1 t !re is a s5se affix$ to x1 :i*1 9 "s respects1 is adapt$ to ^? ideas t we h ( ! ^w4 ,if scripture-metaphors prove no?+1 because ! words are transf]r$ f _! lit]al s5se to "s o!r t is int5d$ !reby1 we %all be at ! greate/ loss to und]/& _m important doctr9es conta9$ 9 ! sacr$ writ+s1 :i* ab\nd v mu* ) su* modes ( speak+4 ,we d n suppose ! metaphor to be ext5d$ s f>1 z t a p]son1 dead 9 s91 is incapable ( act+1 z ?\gh he 0 a /ock or a /one1 ! contr>y to :i* is evid5t1 f :at has be5 be=e said conc]n+ ! p[] :i* !y1 :o are 9 an unreg5]ate /ate1 h ( do+ ?+s mat]ially good2 b we are n[ consid]+ m5 z unable to d :at is good 9 all its circum/ances1 :i* may r5d] _! actions ! object ( ! div9e approbation1 z agreeable to ,god's reveal$ w2 & ?is1 we suppose1 an unreg5]ate p]son is z unable to d1 z a dead man is to put =? liv+ actions2 & ! reason is1 because he is de/itute ( a sup]natural pr9ciple ( spiritual life4 ,scripture & exp]i5ce1 n only ev9ce ! weakness1 bl9dness1 & dis9cl9ation ( su*1 to :at is good1 b _! av]s5ess to x3 ,s t :atev] we d1 ei!r 9 ! beg9n+ or progress ( ! life ( fai?1 mu/ proce$ f a r5ew$ nature1 or a sup]natural pr9ciple implant$ 9 ! s\l2 :i* is sometimes call$1 a new he>t1 ,ezek4 xxxvi4 #bf4 a div9e nature1 #b ,pet4 i4 #d4 z well z a quick5+1 or be+ rais$ f ! dead4 ,?is leads u to consid]1 ,,ii4 ,! *ange t is wr\ght 9 ?is effectual call+1 toge!r ) ! gr\nds we h to conclude1 t x is a sup]natural "w1 or1 z x is /yl$ 9 ?is answ]1 ! "w ( ,god's almighty p[] & grace4 ,^? :om we m especially oppose 9 ?is head ( argum5t1 are ! ,pelagians1 & o!rs2 :o1 ?\gh 9 "s ?+s !y seem to rec$e f !m1 yet _c support _! cause )\t giv+ into _! s*eme1 :5 treat+ on ! subjects ( free-w1 nature & grace3 ^! all all[ t !re is a *ange made 9 conv]sion or effectual call+2 b !y suppose t x is a *ange 9 man's natural temp] & disposition1 r ?an :at arises f a sup]natural pr9ciple1 :i*1 accord+ to !m1 consi/s 9 ov]com+ ^? habits ( s91 :i* we h contract$1 & acquir+ habits ( virtue1 a ceas+ to d evil1 & le>n+ to d well2 & t x is 9 _! own p[] suppos+ ! concurr5ce ( ,god z a ,god ( nature1 or at lea/1 "s sup]add$ assi/ances1 f ! ext]nal disp5sations ( provid5ce1 :i* h an influ5ce on ! m9ds ( m51 to produce ?is *ange2 by ?is means !y ?9k t grace is fir/ atta9$1 & we dispos$ to comply ) ! ext]nal call ( ! gospel1 :]eby x is r5d]$ effectual4 ,!y sometimes inde$1 use ! ^w conv]sion1 & speak ( ! p[] & grace ( ,god h]e92 & t !y may n seem to detract f ! glory !re(1 !y pr(ess !mselves to adore & magnify ,god z ! au?or ( ?is "w2 b all ?is am\nts to no m ?an nature act+ "u ! influ5ce ( common provid5ce4 ,some?+1 inde$1 !y ascribe to ,god2 b mu* less ?an :at we ?9k ! scripture does4 ,t :i* !y ascribe to him !re91 is1 #a4 ,t he has made man an intellig5t creature1 hav+ a p[] capable ( *oos+ :atev] seems advantage\s1 or refus+ :at appe>s to be de/ructive to him2 & 9 ord] h]eunto1 he is able to disc]n1 :at is 8 duty & int]e/2 & :5 ! w duly att5ds to ^! dictates ( ! und]/&+1 x has a p[] incl9+ x to be influ5c$ !reby1 & embrace :atev] ov]tures are made conducive to 8 future happ9ess4 #b4 ,:]eas ! und]/&+ & reason+ p[]s & faculties1 are (t5times impair$ & h9d]$1 9 _! me?od ( act+1 by "s accid5tal inconv5i5ces ( nature1 su* z ! temp]am5t ( ! body1 or ^? diseases :i* x is sometimes liable to1 :i* affect ! m9d2 ^! ,god1 by 8 p[]ful provid5ce1 removes1 or f5ces aga9/1 t ! "w may g on successfully4 #c4 ,sometimes our outw>d circum/ances 9 ! _w1 give a diff]5t turn to our passions1 & h9d] u f ent]ta9+ any incl9ations to religion2 !re=e1 !y suppose1 t !re is a f>!r h& ( provid5ce 9 ord]+ ! v>i\s *anges or conditions ( life1 z to :at conc]ns ! prosp]\s or adv]se circum/ances !re(1 :]eby a sangu9e temp] is *ang$ to t :i* has m ( a melan*oly or ?\ghtful disposition 9 x1 m incl9$ to be afraid ( ^? s9s t are l to be prejudicial to him2 an angry & *ol]ic temp]1 *ang$ to ano!r t has a great] mixture ( meekness & humility2 & :atev] h9d]ance may arise f 8 conv]s+ ) ^? :o tempt him to lay aside all ?\ghts ab\t religion1 or by load+ x ) reproa*1 to make him a%am$ to pret5d to x1 ! provid5ce ( ,god s ord]s circum/ances & ?+s1 z to make !m unacceptable to him1 or him dis9cl9$ to conv]se ) !m3 by ?is means !re arises a congruity1 z !y call x1 betwe5 m5's natural dispositions & t grace :i* !y are call$1 by ! gospel1 to ex]t1 :5 !y are p]suad$ to comply ) x1 )\t :i* ! ov]ture w\ld be 9 va94 #d4 ,provid5ce f>!r p]=ms its "p1 by ov]-rul+ "s concurr+ circum/ances ext]nal to1 & ?\ght (1 by him1 9 ca/+ 8 lot among ^? :o are able & desir\s to p]suade him to alt] 8 s5tim5ts1 9 matt]s ( religion ^: indu/ry & zeal = 8 good1 accompani$ ) _! skilfulness 9 manag+ ^? p]suasive argum5ts us$ to conv9ce him1 h a great t5d5cy to prevail ^u him2 h]eby he is p]suad$ to give ! he>+ to t :i* be=e he despis$1 & made ! subject ( ridicule2 & sometimes ! motives & inducem5ts t are us$1 accompani$ ) ! pa!tic way ( address1 9 ^? ^: m9i/ry he att5ds on1 is v conducive to answ] ! end atta9$ !reby1 namely1 8 conviction & alt]+ 8 conduct ( life1 pursuant !reunto2 all :i* is "u ! un=ese5 direction ( provid5ce4 #e4 ,!y add1 t !re is a k9d ( int]nal "w 9 excit+ ! passions1 by a g5]al influ5ce ^u !m1 leav+ x1 not)/&+1 9 man's p[] to det]m9e !m1 ) respect to _! prop] objects2 & z = ! w1 t /ill rema9s free & unbiass$2 b by ?is moral suasion1 or ^! rational argum5ts1 x is prevail$ ^u to comply ) t :i* is = its advantage4 ,accord+ to ?is me?od ( acc\nt+ = ! "w ( conv]sion1 :at !y attribute to ! grace ( ,god1 is no?+ m ?an :at is ! result ( common provid5ce2 & x is suppos$ to act no o!rwise ?an 9 an objective way2 & t :i* gives ! turn to all is1 ! influ5ce ( moral suasion1 :]eby m5 are prevail$ on2 b 9 all ^! respects1 !y are only behold5 to ,god1 z ! ,god ( nature3 & :5 ?is is call$1 by !m1 a display ( div9e grace1 nature & grace1 9 ?is matt]1 are made to signify ! same ?+1 )\t scripture w>rant4 ,moreov]1 s9ce1 x is pla91 all ?is may be done1 & yet p]sons rema9 9 an unconv]t$ /ate1 & ! gospel-call be ineffectual1 !y suppose !re is some?+ to be p]=m$ on man's "p1 :i* gives a sanction to1 & completes ! "w3 accord+ly he mu/ rightly use & improve ! p[] ( reason+1 :i* ,god has giv5 him1 by dilig5tly obs]v+ & att5d+ to 8 law2 & he mu/ p]suade himself1 t x is highly reasonable to obey x2 & mu/ also duly weigh ! consequ5ce ( 8 compliance or refusal1 & endeav\r to affect himself ) ! consid]ation ( promis$ rew>ds & puni%m5ts1 to excite 8 dilig5ce1 or awak5 8 fe>s2 & mu/ make use ( ^? motives t are prop] to induce him to lead a virtu\s life2 & :5 he is br\ght to conclude ?is mo/ eligible1 !n he mu/ add h]eunto1 ! =ce ( ! /ronge/ resolutions1 to avoid occasions ( s91 p]=m sev]al necess>y duties1 & associate himself ) ^? ^: conv]sation & example may induce him to be virtu\s2 he mu/ att5d on ! ^w prea*$1 ) int5s5ess ( ?\ght1 & a disposition to adh]e1 ) ! greate/ imp>tiality1 to :at is recomm5d$ to him !re91 z conducive to 8 future happ9ess3 by ?is means he is p]suad$2 & f !nce proce$ ^? acts ( grace1 :i* aft]w>ds1 by be+ frequ5tly repeat$1 arrive to a habit1 :i*1 if x be n lo/ by neglig5ce1 /upidity1 & imp5it5cy1 or adh]+ to ! temptations ( ,satan1 be+ br\ght into a /ate ( conv]sion1 he is 9 a fair way to heav51 :i*1 not)/&+ ?is1 he may ( by apo/asy1 s9ce ! "w is to be c>ri$ on by him1 z x 0 at fir/ begun1 by 8 own conduct4 ,?is acc\nt ( effectual call+ or conv]sion1 supposes x to be little m ?an a "w ( common provid5ce2 & all ! grace !y seem to own1 is no?+ m ?an nature ex]t+ itself "u ! conduct ( ^? reason+ p[]s :i* ,god has giv5 x4 ,none pret5d to d5y t our reason+ p[]s are h]e9 to be ex]t$ & improv$2 or t ^? argum5ts1 :i* t5d to give conviction1 & motives to en=ce ob$i5ce1 mu/ be duly att5d$ to3 nei!r d we d5y t !re is a k9d h& ( provid5ce se5 9 ov]-rul+ our natural temp]s & dispositions1 9 giv+ a *eck to t corruption t is preval5t 9 u2 & 9 r5d]+ our condition ( life1 "s way or o!r conducive to a f>!r "w1 :i* ,god designs to br+ ab\t4 ,we also ass]t1 t provid5ce greatly fav\rs u 9 br++ u "u ! means ( grace1 or ca/+ our lot 9 su* places :]e we h ! advantages ( ! conv]sation & example ( o!rs1 :o are burn+ & %9+ lights 9 _! g5]ation2 nor is x less se5 9 adapt+ a suitable ^w to our condition1 or 9 rais+ our affections1 :ile att5d+ to x3 b all ?is falls v %ort ( effectual call+1 z x is a display ( ,god's p[] & grace4 ,?is "w is no m ?an natural2 :]eas conv]sion is a sup]natural "w4 ,hi!rto we may be l$ by common grace2 b effectual call+ is a "w ( special grace2 ! effect ( ?is is only a *ange ( life3 b we ass]t1 & h scripture gr\nd = x1 t !re is 9 t a *ange ( he>t4 ,?is s*eme supposes ! v pr9ciple & spr+ ( grace to be acquir$ by man's improv+ 8 natural p[]s1 "u ! conduct ( ,god's provid5ce3 :]eas1 we suppose1 & %all endeav\r to prove1 "u a foll[+ head1 t x is n acquir$1 b infus$1 & is ! effect ( div9e p[]4 ,?is supposes ! "w to be br\ght ab\t by moral suasion2 & t ! und]/&+1 tak+ 9 ! argum5ts t are made use ( 9 an objective way1 ! w is induc$ to compliance1 by *oos+ t :i* is good1 & refus+ t :i* is evil3 :]eas1 we ass]t1 t ! w ( man is b[$ & subject$ to ,*ri/1 its enmity ov]come2 & accord+ly we are said to be made will+ 9 ! day ( 8 p[]4 ,b s9ce t :i* be>s ! greate/ %>e 9 ?is "w1 accord+ to !m1 is ! w & p[] ( man1 det]m9+ itself1 by prop] motives & argum5ts1 to :at is good2 :i* supposes1 t x acts freely !re94 ,?is may give u occasion to consid] ! nature ( human lib]ty2 we d n d5y1 9 g5]al1 t man is end[$ ) a free w1 :i* ex]ts itself 9 ?+s ( a l[] nature1 to t :i* we are speak+ (1 = ?is is z evid5t1 z t he is end[$ ) an und]/&+3 we %all !re=e1 9 speak+ conc]n+ ! lib]ty ( ! w ( man1 7#a47 ,consid] :at are ! ess5tial prop]ties ( lib]ty1#h )\t :i*1 an action w\ld cease to be free4 ,&1 7#b47 ,h[ f> ! p[] ( man's free-w may be ext5d$1 ) a p>ticul> view to ! matt]1 "u our pres5t consid]ation4 #a4 ,conc]n+ ! nature & ess5tial prop]ties ( human lib]ty4 ,!y1 ^: s5tim5ts ( free-w & grace we are oppos+1 suppose t x is ess5tial to a free action1 or o!rwise x c\ld n be d5om9at$ free1 t x be p]=m$ ) indiff]5cy1 t is1 t ! w ( man %\ld be s equally pois$1 t z x det]m9es itself to "o extreme1 x might z well h det]m9$ itself to ! o!r3 !re=e1 he t loves ,god freely1 might1 by a det]m9ation ( 8 w1 z well h incl9$ himself to hate him2 & on ! o!r h&1 he t hates ,god1 might1 by an act ( 8 w1 h det]m9$ himself to love him3 ! balance is suppos$ to be equal1 & x is ! me?od t ! p]son uses to det]m9e 8 w1 t gives a turn to x4 ,& f h5ce !y inf]1 t !y :o p]sev]e 9 grace1 :i* !y d freely1 may1 = ! same reason1 apo/atize2 yea1 !y proce$ f>!r1 at lea/ "s ( !m1 :o h ma9ta9$1 t our ,savi\r might h s9n$1 & consequ5tly ! "w ( our r$emption h misc>ri$ 9 8 h&s2 because1 accord+ to ?is notion ( lib]ty1 he act$ freely 9 all ^? ex]cises ( grace2 :i*1 we suppose1 7 no less free1 because !y 7 necess>y2 & also1 f ?is acc\nt !y give ( lib]ty1 !y inf] t ! angels & glorifi$ sa9ts might s91 & s lose t /ate ( bless$ness1 :i* !y are possess$ (2 o!rwise _! ob$i5ce is n free2 :i* absurdities are s app>5tly gross1 t !y :o duly weigh !m1 w n easily give into ?is notion ( lib]ty4 ,& !re is ano!r absurdity1 :i* ! ,pelagians d>e n ass]t2 = x w\ld be ! greate/ blasphemy t c\ld be conta9$ 9 words1 ?\gh x equally fl[s f ?is me?od ( expla9+ ! nature ( lib]ty2 t ei!r ,god mu/ n act freely1 or else he might act ! contr>y1 ) respect to ^? ?+s 9 :i* he acts1 l himself1 z a ,god ( inf9ite p]fection2 & accord+ly1 if he loves or delights 9 himself freely1 or designs 8 own glory1 z ! highe/ end ( all t he does1 & uses means to br+ ab\t ^? ends :i* are mo/ conducive !reunto2 :]e9 8 hol9ess1 wisdom1 ju/ice1 & fai?fulness appe>1 ,i say1 x w foll[ f _! s*eme1 & ,i _c b tremble to m5tion x1 t he might d ! contr>y2 & :at is ?is b to say1 t he might cease to be ,god4 ,! argum5ts :i* !y :o attempt to support ?is notion ( lib]ty1 insi/ on1 are tak5 f ! ideas :i* we g5]ally h ( a p]son's act+ freely2 z = in/ance1 if a man p]=ms any ( ! common actions ( life1 su* z walk+1 sitt+1 /&+1 read+1 writ+1 c4 freely1 he may d ! contr>y4 ,b to ?is ,i answ]1 ,t !re is a va/ diff]5ce betwe5 ass]t+1 t _m ( ! actions ( life are arbitr>y or indiff]5t1 s t we might d ! contr>y2 & say+ t indiff]5cy is ess5tial to lib]ty2 = t :i* is ess5tial to an action mu/ belong to e individual action ( ! same k9d4#i ,?us conc]n+ _! notion ( lib]ty1 :om we oppose4 ,b on ! o!r h&1 t :i* we acquiesce 91 is1 t its ess5tial prop]ty or nature1 consi/s 9 a p]son's do+ a ?+ )\t be+ laid "u a natural necessity to d x2#aj or do+ x ( 8 own accord1 )\t any =ce laid on him4#aa ,o!rs express x by a p]son's do+ a ?+ out ( *oice1 z hav+ ! highe/ reason to det]m9e him s to d4#ab ,?is is t notion ( lib]ty :i* we _c b approve (2 & we are n[ to %ew1 7#b47 ,h[ f> ! p[] ( man's free-w may be ext5d$1 ) a p>ticul> view to ! matt] "u our pres5t consid]ation4 ,"h let x be obs]v$1 #a/1 ,t ! p[] ( man's w ext5ds itself to ?+s1 )9 its own sph]e1 & n above x2 all actions & p[]s ( act+1 are conta9$ )9 c]ta9 limits1 agreeable to ! nature & capacity ( ! ag5t4 ,creatures bel[ man1 _c put =? rational actions3 & man _c put =? sup]natural actions1 if he be n made p>tak] ( a div9e or spiritual nature1 z be+ end[$ ) a sup]natural pr9ciple1 su* z t :i* is implant$ 9 reg5]ation4 ,consid] him z an intellig5t creature1 & x is agreeable to 8 nature to put =? free actions1 "u ! conduct & direction ( ! und]/&+2 b if we consid] him z r5ew$1 conv]t$1 or effectually call$1 & act+ agreeably !reunto1 !n he is "u ! influ5ce ( an high] pr9ciple1 :i* ,i call a div9e nature1 accord+ to ! phrase :i* ! apo/le uses1 #b ,pet4 i4 #d4 ,! =m] ( ^! supposes no m ?an ! conc\rse ( common provid5ce1 :i* at fir/ gave1 & !n ma9ta9s our reason+ faculties2 :]eas ! latt] supposes1 t we are "u ! influ5ce ( ! ,_s2 :]eby we are enabl$ to act 9 a sup]natural way1 our natures be+ r5ew$ & dispos$ !reunto1 9 :i* we are n dive/$ ( ! lib]ty ( our wills2 b !y are improv$ & enabl$1 to d :at be=e !y 7 av]se & dis9cl9$ to4 ,t man acts freely 9 ^? ?+s :i* are agreeable to 8 nature1 z an intellig5t creature1 all w all[4 ,moreov]1 we consid] ! und]/&+ & w1 z bo? concurr+ 9 actions t are free1 & t "o ( ^! is subs]vi5t to ! o!r2 z = in/ance1 we _c be said to desire1 delight 91 *oose1 or refuse a ?+ unless we h "s idea ( x1 z an object1 :i* we appreh5d meet to be desir$ or reject$4 ,& if x be f>!r enquir$1 ,:e!r ! w has1 9 itself1 a p[] to foll[ ! dictates ( ! und]/&+1 9 ?+s t are agreeable to our nature1 & be g5]ally dispos$ to d x1 unless biass$ by ! passions1 incl9+ & det]m9+ x ano!r way8 ,?is1 ,i ?9k1 is n to be d5i$2 b 9 our pres5t argum5t1 we are to consid] ! w ( man z conv]sant ab\t ?+s sup]natural1 & accord+ly1 mu/ give a diff]5t acc\nt ( ,*ri/ian lib]ty1 f t :i* is m]ely human1 z be=e describ$4 ,! ,pelagians w all[ :at has be5 said conc]n+ ! nature ( lib]ty 9 g5]al2 b ! diff]5ce betwe5 u & !m is1 t we conf9e x )9 its own sph]e2 :]eas !y ext5d x f>!r1 & apply x to reg5]ation1 effectual call+1 & conv]sion2 9 :i* respect x discov]s itself no o!rwise ?an z enslav$ to1 or a s]vant ( s92#ac & ! p[]s & faculties ( ! s\l1 ) relation h]eunto1 are weak5$ by ! preval5cy ( corruption1 s t we are n able to put =? ^? actions :i* proce$ f1 & det]m9e a p]son to be r5ew$ 9 ! _s ( 8 m9d2 or to h put on ! new man1 :i* aft] ,god is creat$ 9 righte\sness & true hol9ess4 ,aga91 if x be f>!r enquir$2 :e!r ! w necess>ily foll[s ! dictates ( ! und]/&+1 s t ! grace ( ,god takes its fir/ rise f !nce8 t :i* ,i w\ld say 9 answ] !reunto is1 ,t ! und]/&+1 inde$1 repres5ts ?+s spiritual & heav5ly to u1 z good & desirable1 & wor?y ( all acceptation2 & gives u an und5iable conviction1 t all ! motives us$ 9 scripture1 to *oose & embrace !m1 are highly probable2 b yet x does n foll[ f h5ce1 t ! w ( man is always ov]come !reby2#ad & ! reason is1 because ( t /rong prop5sity & incl9ation t !re is 9 corrupt nature to s91 :i* bids defiance to all ^? argum5ts & p]suasions t are us$ to ! contr>y1 till we are br\ght "u ! influ5ce ( a sup]natural pr9ciple1 implant$ 9 ! s\l 9 effectual call+4 ,& ?is leads u f>!r to enquire3 ,:e!r1 suppos+ a man has ?is pr9ciple implant$ 9 effectual call+1 he !n acts freely2 or1 :at is ! lib]ty ( man's w1 :5 int]nally mov$ & influ5c$ by div9e grace8 ,9 answ] to :i*1 we mu/ consid]1 t special grace does n de/roy1 b improve ! lib]ty ( man's w3 :5 !re is a new nature implant$ 9 him1 x discov]s its en]gy1 & makes a *ange 9 all ! p[]s & faculties ( ! s\l2 !re is a new light %9+ 9 ! und]/&+1 va/ly diff]5t f1 & sup]ior to t :i* x _h be=e2 & x may truly be call$1 ,! light ( life1 ,john viii4 #ab4 n only z x leads to et]nal life2 b z x proce$s f a pr9ciple ( spiritual life3 & ?is is :at we g5]ally call sav+ k2 z x is said1 ,?is is life et]nal1 t !y might "k !e1 ! only true ,god1 & ,jesus ,*ri/1 :om ?\ ha/ s5t1 *ap4 xvii4 #ac4 ,n[ ?is light 9 ! und]/&+1 be+ att5d$ ) p[] 9 ! w1 x is h]eby induc$ to comply ) its dictates1 n b>ely z be+ prevail$ on by rational argum5ts1 b z !re is a div9e p[] accompany+ !m2 x is n inde$ prevail$ on )\t argum5ts2 = ! ,_s makes use ( ! ^w to p]suade1 z well z to direct2 ?\gh we d n1 ) ! ,pelagians1 say1 t ! w is ov]come only by argum5ts1 z ?\gh ! victory 0 ow+ to our p[] ( reason+2 yet we freely own1 t we act ) judgm5t1 & see ! highe/ reason = :at we d3 we are enabl$ to use our reason+ p[]s inde$2 b ^! are sanctifi$ by ! ,_s1 z well z ! w r5ew$2 & bo? concur toge!r1 9 ord] to our receiv+ & improv+ ! doctr9es conta9$ 9 ! gospel2 & ! ,_s ( ,god also removes ^? root$ prejudices :i* we _h ent]ta9$ aga9/ ! way ( salvation by ,*ri/3 s t ^u ! :ole1 ! gospel has its use1 z x directs & excites our fai?3 our reason+ p[]s & faculties h _! use also1 z we take 91 & are conv9c$1 by :at is !re9 conta9$2 all ?is w\ld be to no purpose1 if !re 7 n a sup]ior p[] det]m9+ ! w to a ?or\gh compliance !re)4 ,we d n d5y t moral suasion (t5times has a t5d5cy to incl9e a man to ! p]=mance ( moral duties2 b x is :at ,i r *oose to call evangelical p]suasion1 or ! ,_s ( ,god sett+ home ^u ! he>t & consci5ce1 :at is conta9$ 9 ! gospel1 t makes x effectual to salvation4#ae ,?us conc]n+ ! nature & ext5t ( human lib]ty2 b inasmu* z ?is is n to be assign$ z t :i* r5d]s ! gospel-call effectual1 let x be f>!r consid]$1 ,,iii4 ,t ?is is br\ght ab\t by ! almighty p[] ( ,god1 z x is obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 t x is a "w ( ,god's almighty p[] & grace3 ?is is t :i* enhances ! excell5cy & glory ( x1 above all ! works ( common provid5ce3 h[ev]1 :5 we say t x is a div9e "w1 ?is is h>dly suffici5t to di/+ui% x f :at ! ,pelagians (t5 call x1 by :i* !y int5d no?+ m1 ?an ! p[]ful "w ( ,god1 z ! ,god ( nature & provid5ce2 !re=e we mu/ f>!r consid] x z a "w ( div9e p[]1 ex]t+ itself 9 a sup]natural way & n only exclud+ ! ag5cy ( creatures1 z be>+ a "p !re91 b z oppos$ to ^? works :i* are br\ght ab\t by ! moral influ5ce ( p]suasive argum5ts1 )\t any *ange wr\ght 9 ! w ( man2 9 ?is s5se we und]/& effectual call+ to be a "w ( ,god's almighty p[]4 ,& t ?is may appe>1 let x be premis$1 t x is n inconsi/5t ) ,god's deal+ ) m5 z intellig5t creatures1 end[$ ) lib]ty ( w1 = him to ex]t ?is p[]1 s9ce special provid5ce1 or efficaci\s grace1 does no m de/roy man's natural p[]s1 by its int]nal influ5ce1 enabl+ & excit+ !m to d :at is sup]naturally good1 ?an common provid5ce's be+ conv]sant ab\t ! free actions ( m51 makes !m cease to be free2 only ! =m] ex]ts itself 9 a diff]5t & sup]ior way1 produc+ effects mu* m glori\s & excell5t4 ,?is be+ suppos$1 we %all1 )\t pret5d+ fully to expla9 ! mann] ( ! div9e ag5cy1 :i* is pr9cipally kn[n by its effects1 endeav\r to %ew1 #a4 ,t effectual call+ is1 9 a way ( em95cy1 ! "w ( div9e p[] z di/+ui%$ f o!r works1 :i* are1 9 _! k9d1 ! effects ( p[] 9 a natural way4 #b4 ,we %all also obs]ve :at effects are produc$ !reby1 & 9 :at ord]4 #c4 ,consid] x1 z x is1 9 a peculi> mann]1 attribut$ to ! ,_s ( ,god2 & also %ew1 t x is a wond]ful in/ance ( 8 grace4 #d4 ,we %all consid] ?is div9e p[] z irresi/ible1 & consequ5tly su* z _c b be effectual to produce :at is design$ to be br\ght ab\t !reby4 ,&1 #e4 ,speak some?+ conc]n+ ! season 9 :i* ?is is done1 :i* is call$ ,god's accept$ "t4 #a4 ,effectual call+ is em95tly a "w ( div9e p[]2 = ! pro( h]e(1 we h n only _m express texts ( scripture t suffici5tly e/abli% x1 b we may appeal to ! exp]i5ce ( ^? :o are made p>tak]s ( ?is grace4 ,if !y comp>e _! =m] & pres5t /ate toge!r1 !y may easily p]ceive 9 !mselves1 t !re is su* a *ange wr\ght 9 !m1 z is contr>y to ! incl9ations ( corrupt nature2 :]eby ! /ubbornness & ob/9acy ( _! wills h be5 subdu$1 & su* effects produc$ 9 !m1 z !y nev] exp]i5c$ be=e2 & ! mann] ( _! production1 z well z ! consequ5ces !re(1 give !m a pro( ( ! ag5cy ( ,god h]e91 & ! glory ( 8 p[] ex]t$1 s t !y :o d5y x mu/ be unacqua9t$ ) !mselves1 or n duly obs]ve t :i* c>ries its own evid5ce ) x4#af ,b we %all pr9cipally take our pro(s f scripture1 9 :i* we h an acc\nt ( ! beg9n+ ( ?is "w1 :i* is /yl$ ! new bir?2 :]e9 we are said to be made p>tak]s ( ! div9e nature1 #b ,pet4 i4 #d4 t is1 a nature t is produc$ by div9e p[]2 & we are said to be born1 n ( blood1 nor ( ! w ( ! fle%1 nor ( ! w ( man1 b ( ,god1 ,john i4 #ac4 ,& ! gospel1 :i* is ! in/rum5t t he makes use ( 9 call+ effectually1 is /yl$1 ,! rod ( 8 /r5g?1 ,psal4 cx4 #b4 ! effect !re(1 ascrib$ to ! revelation ( 8 arm1 ,isa4 liii4 #a4 ! season 9 :i* ?is is done1 is call$1 ,! day ( 8 p[]1 ,psal4 cx4 #c4 & x is1 by a metonymy1 call$1 ,8 p[]1 #a ,cor4 i4 #ah4 ,rom4 i4 #af4 ,! cross ( ,*ri/ is also1 :5 prea*$1 & made effectual = ! answ]+ ?is valuable end1 /yl$1 ,! p[] ( ,god1 #a ,cor4 i4 #bd4 ,moreov]1 ! progress ( ?is "w is ascrib$ to ! p[] ( ,god1 #a ,!ss4 i4 #e4 x is ?is t keeps ^? :o are effectually call$ ?r\gh fai? unto salvation1 #a ,pet4 i4 #e4 ,& t ?is p[] may appe> to be extraord9>y1 ! apo/le uses an uncommon emphasis ( expression1 :5 he calls x1 ,! exce$+ greatness ( 8 p[]1 &1 ! work+ ( 8 mighty p[]1 ,eph4 i4 #ai1 #bj4 :i* words#ag c h>dly be translat$ )\t los+ some?+ ( _! =ce & beauty2 &1 inde$1 !re is n an expression us$ 9 scripture1 to signify ! efficacy ( div9e p[]1 t exce$s1 or1 ,i may say1 t equals !m4 ,& t x may appe> m /rong1 ! apo/le1 9 ! foll[+ words1 repres5ts x z be+ no less ?an t p[] :i* wr\ght 9 ,*ri/1 :5 ,god rais$ him f ! dead4 ,& to all ?is let me add1 t some?+ to ! same purpose may be inf]r$ f ^? metaphorical expressions1 by :i* x is set =?1 z x is call$ a creation3 ?us1 :5 we are made p>tak]s ( ?is privilege1 we are said to be creat$ 9 righte\sness & true hol9ess1 ,eph4 iv4 #bd4 ,& ! apo/le seems to comp>e ?is ) ! creation ( man at fir/1 aft] ! image ( ,god1 :i* consi/$ pr9cipally 9 righte\sness & true hol9ess1 & accord+ly consid]s ?is image z re/or$1 :5 a pr9ciple ( grace is implant$1 :]eby we are aga9 dispos$ to ! ex]cise ( righte\sness & hol9ess3 & else:]e he says1 ,we are 8 workman%ip1 creat$ 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus unto good works1 t we %\ld walk 9 !m1 *ap4 ii4 #af4 :]e he supposes1 t ?is creat+ p[] mu/ be ex]t$ be=e we c put =? good works2 & !re=e x c be no?+ less ?an ! p[] ( ,god2 & x w\ld n h be5 /yl$ a creation1 if x _h n be5 a sup]natural "w1 & !re=e x is1 9 t respect1 m glori\s ?an _m o!r effects ( ! div9e p[]4 ,x is also /yl$1 a resurrection f ! dead3 ?us ! apo/le says1 ,y ha? he quick5$1 :o 7 dead 9 trespasses & s9s1 *ap4 ii4 #a1 #e4 9 ?is respect x c]ta9ly exce$s ! p[] ( m54 ,a physician1 by 8 skill1 may m5d a crazy con/itution1 or recov] x f ! conf9es ( dea?2 b1 to raise ! dead1 exce$s ! limits ( f9ite p[]4 ,?is mode ( speak+ our ,savi\r makes use ( to signify ! conv]sion or effectual call ( s9n]s1 :5 he says1 ,! h\r is com+1 & n[ is1 :5 ! dead %all he> ! voice ( ! ,son ( ,god2 & !y t he> %all live1 ,john v4 #be4 ,he _h1 9 ! =ego+ v]se be5 speak+ ( _! hav+ et]nal life1 & n com+ into condemnation1 & be+ pass$ f dea? to life1 :o he> 8 words & believe2 & !n x foll[s1 t ! h\r is com+1 t is1 ! "t is ne> at h&1 to wit1 :5 ! ,_s %all be p\r$ =?1 & ! gospel-disp5sation be begun1 & x n[ is1 9 "s degree1 namely1 9 ^? :o 7 conv]t$ by 8 m9i/ry1 :5 ! dead %all he> 8 voice & live1 or pass f a /ate ( spiritual dea? to life1 z a means = _! atta9+ et]nal life4 ,?is is mu* m agreeable to ! context1 ?an to conclude1 z "s d1 to evade ! =ce ( ?is argum5t2 t our ,savi\r speaks conc]n+ "s :o 7 !n1 or %\ld h]eaft] be rais$ f ! dead1 9 a miracul\s mann]2 :i*1 !y suppose1 conta9s ! s5se ( ! words1 n[ is1 & t ! h\r is com+1 ref]s to ! g5]al resurrection2 b ?is seems n to be ! s5se ( ! text2 because our ,savi\r supposes !m1 9 a foll[+ v]se1 to be a/oni%$ at ?is doctr9e2 z ?\gh x 0 too great an in/ance ( p[] = him to implant a pr9ciple ( spiritual life 9 dead s9n]s2 & !re=e he proves 8 ass]tion f 8 rais+ ! dead at ! la/ day3 ,m>vel n1 = ! h\r is com+1 t is1 at ! end ( ! _w1 :5 all t are 9 _! graves %all he> 8 voice1 ,john v4 #bh4 ,?is _c well agree ) ! s5se be=e giv51 ( ,*ri/'s rais+ ! dead1 z ref]r+ to ! g5]al resurrection2 = t w\ld be to answ] _! objection1 or put a /op to _! wond] at :at he _h said conc]n+ x1 by ass]t+ ! same ?+ 9 o!r words2 :]eas1 if y suppose ! dead's he>+ 8 voice1 to imply a spiritual resurrection2 & ! dead rais$ out ( _! graves1 to be an argum5t to conv9ce !m t 8 p[] 0 suffici5t to br+ ab\t ?is great effect2 !re is mu* m beauty 9 ! expression1 & /r5g? 9 ! reason+1 ?an to take x o!rwise4 ,?is is s pla9 a pro( ( ! argum5t1 we are endeav\r+ to def5d1 t no?+ f>!r ne$ be add$3 h[ev]1 ,i _c b m5tion ano!r scripture1 9 :i* our ,savi\r says1 t no "o c come to him1 except ! ,fa!r draw him1 *ap4 vi4 #dd4 :]e ,*ri/1 by com+ to him1 does n mean att5d+ on 8 m9i/ry1 :i* did n require any p[] to induce !m to x2 b believ+ on him1 s z to h ev]la/+ life1 9 :i* s5se1 com+ to him1 is (t5 tak5 9 ! gospels1 v]4 #dg4 & ?is is ! imm$iate consequ5ce ( effectual call+4 ,n[ :5 our ,savi\r says1 t none c ?us come to him1 )\t be+ drawn by ! ,fa!r1 we may und]/& :at he means "h1 by :at is said 9 a foll[+ v]se1 namely1 _! be+ taught ( ,god1 & hav+ he>d & le>n$ ( ! ,fa!r1 v]4 #de4 su*1 says he1 ,come unto me4 ,n[ ?is tea*+ c]ta9ly implies m ?an giv+ a rule ( fai? conta9$ 9 div9e revelation1 = ,*ri/ is n "h prov+ ! necessity ( div9e revelation1 z else:]e2 b is speak+ conc]n+ ! sav+ efficacy !re(2 & none c d5y t _m h be5 objectively taught1 & in/ruct$ by ! ^w1 :o h n come to ,*ri/1 or believ$ 9 him to ev]la/+ life3 ! words are a quotation f ! prophets1 to :i* he ref]s2 :o intimate1 t !y %\ld be all taught ( ,god2 :i* c]ta9ly implies m ?an an objective tea*+ & in/ruct+2 = 9 ?is s5se1 !y1 hav+ div9e revelation1 7 always taught ( ,god3 & x is a special privilege1 :i* ! prophet ,isaiah m5tions1 :5 he =etels ?is matt]1 z appe>s by 8 connect+ x ) t great peace :i* !y %\ld h1 or ! conflu5ce ( sav+ bless+s1 :i* %\ld att5d x1 ,isa4 liv4 #ac4 ,& ! prophet ,j]emiah1 :o speaks to ! same purpose1 says1 ,!y %all tea* no m e man 8 neighb\r1 & e man 8 bro!r1 say+1 "k ! ,"l2 = !y %all all "k me f ! lea/ ( !m1 ev5 to ! greate/1 ,j]4 xxxi4 #cc1 #cd4 t is1 !y %all n only h an objective revelation1 or t :i* "s call moral suasion2 b ?is %all be made effectual to _! salvation2 & 9 ord] !reunto1 ,god promises t he w\ld put 8 law 9 ! inw>d "p1 & write x 9 ! he>t2 & else:]e1 to give !m a new he>t1 & to put a new _s )9 !m1 & h]eby to cause !m to walk 9 8 /atutes1 ,ezek4 xxxvi4 #bf4 ,s t x is n b>ely a rectify+ "s mi/akes :i* !y 7 liable to2 b produc+ 9 !m some?+1 :i* !y _h n be=e2 n build+ ^u ! old f\ndation1 b lay+ a new "o1 & s work+ a *ange 9 ! p[]s & faculties ( ! s\l2 & z !y 7 be=e1 obdurate & h>d5$ 9 s91 he promises to take away ! he>t ( /one1 & give !m an he>t ( fle%2 & by 8 ^w1 :i* is comp>$ to an hamm]1 to break ! rock 9 pieces1 ,j]4 xxiii4 #bi4 ,?is is c]ta9ly a "w ( p[]2 b t x is s1 w f>!r appe> f :at foll[s1 9 consid]+ ! "w itself2 :i* leads u to %ew1 #b4 ,:at effects are produc$ by ! p[] ( ,god1 :5 we are ?us call$4 7#a47 ,! fir/ /ep t he is pleas$ to take 9 ?is "w1 is 9 8 implant+ a pr9ciple ( spiritual life & grace1 :i* is absolutely necess>y = our atta9+ to1 or receiv+ advantage by ! ext]nal call ( ! gospel2 ?is is g5]ally /yl$ reg5]ation1 or ! new bir?2 or1 z 9 ! scripture b n[ ref]r$ to1 a new he>t4 ,if x be enquir$1 ,:at we are to und]/& by ?is pr9ciple8 ,we answ]1 t s9ce pr9ciples are only kn[n by ! effects :i* !y produce2 spr+s ( act+1 by ! actions !mselves1 we mu/ be cont5t ) ?is description2 t x is some?+ wr\ght 9 ! he>t ( man1 :]eby he is habitually & prevail+ly biass$ & incl9$ to :at is good3 s t by virtue h]e(1 he freely1 readily1 & will+ly *ooses ^? ?+s :i* t5d to ! glory ( ,god2 & refuses1 abhors1 & flees f :at is contr>y !reunto2 &1 z ?is m imm$iately affects ! und]/&+1 :]eby x is enabl$ to disc]n ! ?+s :i* ,god reveals 9 ! gospel 9 a spiritual way1 x is /yl$1 8 %9+ 9 ! he>t1 #b ,cor4 iv4 #f4 to give u ! light ( ! k ( 8 glory1 or1 8 giv+ an eye to see1 & an e> to he>1 ,deut4 xxix4 #d4 ,z x respects ! w1 x conta9s 9 x a p[]1 :]eby x is dispos$ & enabl$ to yield ! ob$i5ce ( fai?1 to :atev] ,god is pleas$ to reveal to u z a rule ( duty1 s t we are made will+ 9 ! day ( 8 p[]2 &1 z x respects ! affections1 !y are all incl9$ to run 9 a "r *annel1 to desire1 delight & rejoice 9 e ?+ t is pleas+ to ,god1 & flee f e ?+ t is provok+ to him4 ,?is is t :]eby a dead s9n] is made alive1 & s enabl$ to put =? liv+ actions4 ,conc]n+ ?is pr9ciple ( grace let x be obs]v$1 t x is infus$ & n acquir$4 ,! fir/ pr9ciple or spr+ ( good actions1 may1 ) equal reason1 be suppos$ to be infus$ into u1 z ,*ri/ians1 z x is und\bt$ly true1 t ! pr9ciple ( reason+ is infus$ into u z m53 none ev] suppos$ t ! natural p[] ( reason+ may be acquir$1 ?\gh a great] facility or degree !re( is gradually atta9$2 s t p[]1 :]eby we are enabl$ to put =? sup]natural acts ( grace1 mu/ be suppos$ to be implant$ 9 u2 :i*1 7 x acquir$1 we c\ld n1 prop]ly speak+1 be said to be born ( ,god4 ,f h5ce ,i am oblig$ to inf]1 t ! reg5]at+ act1 or implant+ ?is pr9ciple#ah ( grace1 :i* is1 at lea/1 9 ord] ( nature1 antec$5t to any act ( grace1 put =? by u1 is ! imm$iate effect ( ! p[] ( ,god1 :i* none :o speak ( reg5]ation z a div9e "w1 pret5d to d5y3 & !re=e1 ,i _c b conclude1 t x is wr\ght 9 u )\t ! in/rum5tality ( ! ^w1 or any ( ! ord9>y means ( grace3 my reason = x is ?is2 because x is necess>y1 f ! nature ( ! ?+1 to our receiv+1 improv+1 or reap+ any sav+ advantage by ! ^w1 t ! ,_s %\ld produce ! pr9ciple ( fai?2 & to say1 t ?is is done by ! ^w1 is 9 effect1 to ass]t t ! ^w produces ! pr9ciple1 & ! pr9ciple gives efficacy to ! ^w2 :i* seems to me little less ?an argu+ 9 a circle4 ,! ^w _c pr(it1 unless x be mix$ ) fai?2 & fai? _c be put =?1 unless x proce$s f a pr9ciple ( grace implant$2 !re=e ?is pr9ciple ( grace is n produc$ by x3 we may z well suppose1 t ! pres5t+ a beautiful picture be=e a man t is bl9d1 c enable him to see2 or ! viol5t motion ( a )]$ h&1 produce /r5g? = action1 z we c suppose t ! pres5t+ ! ^w 9 an objective way1 is ! in/rum5t :]eby ,god produces t int]nal pr9ciple1 by :i* we are enabl$ to embrace x4 ,nei!r w\ld ?is s well agree ) ! idea ( its be+ a new creature1 or our be+ creat$ unto good works2 = !n x ought r to be said1 we are creat$ by fai?1 :i* is a good "w3 ?is is1 9 effect1 to say1 t ! pr9ciple ( grace is produc$ by ! in/rum5tality ( t :i* supposes its be+ implant$1 & is ! result & consequ5ce !re(4 ,i am sorry t ,i am oblig$1 9 ?is ass]tion1 to appe>1 at lea/1 to oppose :at has be5 ma9ta9$ by _m div9es ( great wor?2 :o h1 9 all o!r respects1 expla9$ ! doctr9e ( reg5]ation1 agreeably to ! m9d & w ( ,god1 & ! analogy ( fai?4#ai ,x may be1 ! pr9cipal diff]5ce betwe5 ?is explication & !irs is1 t !y speak ( reg5]ation 9 a l>ge s5se1 z includ+ 9 x1 n b>ely ! implant+ ! pr9ciple1 b ! excit+ x1 & d n suffici5tly di/+ui% betwe5 ! pr9ciple1 z implant$ & d$uc$ into act2 =1 ,i readily own1 t ! latt] is by ! in/rum5tality ( ! ^w1 ?\gh ,i _c ?9k ! =m] s2 or1 x may be1 !y consid] ! pr9ciple z ex]t$3 :]eas ,i consid] x z creat$1 or wr\ght 9 u2 & !re=e c no m conclude1 t ! new creation is wr\ght by an in/rum5t1 ?an ,i c1 t ! fir/ creation ( all ?+s 04 ,& ,i am ready to conjecture1 t t :i* leads _m div9es into ?is way ( ?9k+1 is ! s5se 9 :i* !y und]/& ! words ( ! apo/le2 ,be+ born aga91 n ( corruptible se$1 b ( incorruptible1 by ! ^w ( ,god1 :i* live? & abide? = ev]1 #a ,pet4 i4 #bc4 & else:]e1 ,( 8 own w begat he u ) ! ^w ( tru?1 t we %\ld be a k9d ( fir/-fruits ( 8 creatures1 ,james i4 #af4 ,:]eas ?is does n s mu* respect ! implant+ ! pr9ciple ( grace1 z x does our be+ enabl$ to act f t pr9ciple2 & x is z ?\gh he %\ld say1 he ha? made u believ]s1 or induc$ u to love & obey ,him by ! ^w ( tru?1 :i* supposes a pr9ciple ( grace to h be5 implant$3 o!rwise ! ^w ( tru? w\ld nev] h produc$ ^! effects4 ,reg5]ation may be tak51 n only = our be+ made alive to ,god1 or creat$ unto good works1 b = our putt+ =? liv+ actions1 proce$+ f t pr9ciple :i* is implant$ 9 ! s\l4 ,i am f> f d5y+1 t fai?1 & all o!r graces1 are wr\ght 9 u by ! in/rum5tality ( ! ^w2 & x is 9 ?is s5se t "s1 :o treat on ?is subject1 expla9 _! s5tim5ts1 :5 !y speak ( be+ born aga9 by ! ^w3 !re=e ,i p]suade myself1 t ,i diff] f !m only 9 ! acceptation ( words1 & n 9 ! ma9 sub/ance ( ! doctr9e !y ma9ta94#bj 7#b47 ,! pr9ciple ( grace be+ implant$1 ! acts ( grace 9 ^? :o are adult1 imm$iately ensue2 :i* implies a *ange ( our behavi\r1 a r5ovation ( our lives & actions2 :i* may prop]ly be call$ conv]sion4 ,hav+ expla9$ :at we mean by reg5]ation1 "u our la/ head1 x is necess>y1 9 ?is1 to consid] h[ x diff]s f conv]sion2 9 :i* ,i %all take leave to transcribe a few passages f t excell5t div9e1 b n[ m5tion$4 8,reg5]ation is a spiritual *ange2 conv]sion is a spiritual motion2 9 reg5]ation !re is a p[] conf]r$2 conv]sion is ! ex]cise ( ?is p[]2 9 reg5]ation !re is giv5 u a pr9ciple to turn2 conv]sion is our actual turn+3 9 ! cov5ant1 ! new he>t1 & ,god's putt+ ! ,_s into !m1 is di/+ui%$ f _! walk+ 9 8 /atutes1 f ! fir/ /ep we take1 9 ! way ( ,god1 & is set d[n z ! cause ( our motion3 9 r5ew+ u1 ,god gives u a p[]2 9 conv]t+ u1 he excites t p[]4 ,m5 are naturally dead1 & h a /one ^u !m2 reg5]ation is a roll+ away ! /one f ! he>t1 & a rais+ to newness ( life2 & !n conv]sion is z natural to a reg5]ate man1 z motion is to a lively body3 a pr9ciple ( activity w produce action4 ,! fir/ reviv+ u is :olly ! act ( ,god1 )\t any concurr5ce ( ! creature2 b1 aft] we are reviv$1 we d actively & volunt>ily live 9 8 sight4 ,reg5]ation is ! motion ( ,god 9 ! creature2 conv]sion is ! motion ( ! creature to ,god1 by virtue ( t fir/ pr9ciple2 f ?is pr9ciple all ! acts ( believ+1 rep5t+1 mortify+1 quick5+1 d spr+4 ,9 all ^! a man is active2 9 ! o!r1 he is m]ely passive40#ba ,?is is :at we may call ! second /ep1 :i* ,god takes 9 effectual call+2 & x is br\ght ab\t by ! in/rum5tality ( ! ^w4 ,! ^w be=e ?is1 0 prea*$ to little or no purpose2 or1 x may be1 0 despis$1 reject$1 & disreg>d$2 b n[ a man is enabl$ to see a beauty1 & a glory 9 x1 all ! p[]s & faculties ( ! s\l1 be+ "u ! influ5ce ( t spiritual life implant$ 9 reg5]ation1 & incl9$ to yield a ready & *e]ful ob$i5ce to x2 & ?is "w is gradual & progressive2 & z su*1 x is call$ ! "w ( sanctification2 ( :i* m "u a foll[+ answ]1#bb & is att5d$ ) rep5tance unto life1 & all o!r graces t accompany salvation2 & 9 ?is respect we are drawn to ,*ri/ by 8 ^w & ,_s1 or by 8 ,_s mak+ use ( 8 ^w1 our m9ds sav+ly enlight5$1 our wills r5ew$1 & det]m9$ to :at is good1 s t h]eby we are made will+ & able freely to answ] ! call ( ,god1 & to accept (1 & embrace ! grace (f]$ & convey$ !re92 z x is express$ 9 ! answ] we are expla9+4 ,! fir/ ?+ 9 :i* t *ange1 :i* is wr\ght 9 effectual call+1 manife/s itself is1 9 our und]/&+s' be+ enlight5$ to receive ! tru?s reveal$ to u 9 ! ^w ( ,god2 & accord+ly we see ?+s ) a new & diff]5t light2 behold a great] beauty1 excell5cy & glory 9 div9e ?+s1 ?an ev] we did be=e3 we are also l$ into ourselves1 & conv9c$ ( s9 & mis]y1 conclud+ ourselves1 by nature1 to be 9 a lo/ & undone condition2 & !n ! s\l sees ! glory ( ,*ri/1 ! greatness ( 8 love1 :o came to seek & save ^? t 7 lo/1 :o is n[ preci\s to him1 z he is said to be to !m t believe2 & pursuant h]eunto ! w1 be+ det]m9$1 or enabl$ s to d1 by ! ,_s ( ,god excit+ ! pr9ciple ( grace1 :i* he _h implant$1 accepts ( him on 8 own t]ms2 ! affections all c5tre 91 & desire to d]ive all spiritual bless+s f him2 ,?us ! "w ( grace is begun 9 effectual call+1 :i* is aft]w>ds c>ri$ on 9 sanctification4 ,& inasmu* z we are consid]+ ! beg9n+ ( ! "w ( grace 9 effectual call+1 ,i _c b take notice ( a "q1 :i* frequ5tly occurs "u ?is head1 namely1 ,:e!r man1 9 ! fir/ mom5t !re(1 viz4 9 reg5]ation1 be m]ely passive1 ?\gh active 9 e ?+ t foll[s aft] x8 ,?is we _c b affirm1 n only aga9/ ! ,pelagians1 b o!rs1 ^: me?od ( treat+ ! doctr9e ( div9e grace1 seems to agree ) !irs4 ,& "h1 t we may obviate a popul> objection1 usually br\ght aga9/ our ass]tion1 z ?\gh h]eby we argu$1 t ,god dealt ) m5 z ?\gh !y 7 ma*9es1 & n end[$ ) und]/&+ or w let x be obs]v$2 t we consid] ! subjects ( ?is grace no o!rwise ?an z intellig5t creatures1 capable ( be+ ext]nally excit$ & dispos$ to :at is good2 or else ,god w\ld nev] "w ?is pr9ciple 9 !m4 ,nor d we suppose1 h[ev] m5 are said to be passive 9 ! fir/ mom5t 9 :i* ?is pr9ciple is implant$1 t !y are s aft]w>ds1 b are enabl$ to act "u ! div9e influ5ce2 ev5 z :5 ! s\l ( ,adam 0 creat$ at fir/1 x c\ld n be said to be active 9 its own creation1 & 9 ! implant+ ^? p[]s :i* 7 concreate ) x2 yet x 0 active1 or ^? p[]s ex]t$ !mselves imm$iately aft] x 0 creat$4 ,?is is ! /ate ( ! "q we are n[ debat+2 & !re=e we _c b ma9ta91 t m5 d n concur to ! implant+ ! pr9ciple ( grace2 = !n !y w\ld be active 9 be+ creat$ unto good works2 :i* are ! result1 & n ! cause ( t p[] :i* is infus$ into !m1 9 ord] !reunto4 ,?is is suffici5tly evid5t1 n only f ! impot5cy ( corrupt nature1 z to :at is good1 b its utt] av]s5ess !reunto1 & f ! "w's be+ truly & prop]ly div9e2 or 7z has be5 be=e obs]v$7 ! effect ( almighty p[]4 ,?is is n a controv]sy ( late date2 b has be5 ei!r def5d$ or oppos$1 ev] s9ce ,augu/9e's & ,pelagius's "t4 ,_m volumes h be5 writt5 conc]n+ ! aids & assi/ances ( div9e grace 9 ! "w ( conv]sion4 ,! ,s*ool-m5 7 divid$ 9 _! s5tim5ts ab\t x1 z !y adh]$ to1 or rec$$ f ,augu/9e's doctr9e3 bo? sides seem to all[ t ! grace ( ,god af=ds "s assi/ance h]eunto2 b ! ma9 ?+ 9 debate1 is1 ,:e!r ! grace ( ,god only be>s "o "p 9 ?is "w1 & ! w ( man ! o!r2 l two p]sons lift+ at ! same burd51 & c>ry+ x betwe5 !m4 ,"s h all[$ ! div9e conc\rse z necess>y h]eunto1 :o yet h n be5 will+ to own t man be>s no "p 9 ?is "w2 or1 t x is ,god t works 9 u1 bo? to w & to d ( 8 own good pleasure1 ,phil4 ii4 #ac4 :i*1 ! apo/le ass]ts 9 s pla9 t]ms1 t ! mo/ kn[n s5se !re(1 _c well be evad$2 &1 inde$1 7 x o!rwise1 x c\ld h>dly be said1 t we are n suffici5t ( ourselves1 to ?9k any ?+ z ( ourselves2 :i*1 ?\gh x be imm$iately appli$ to m9i/]s1 is c]ta9ly1 by a p>ity ( reason1 applicable to all ,*ri/ians1 #b ,cor4 iii4 #e4 nor w\ld x be1 9 all respects1 true1 t we are born ( ,god2 or1 t we1 :o be=e 7 dead 9 s91 are rais$ to a spiritual life1 or made1 ) respect to ! pr9ciple ( spiritual actions1 new creatures2 all :i* is done 9 reg5]ation4#bc ,we might also take occasion1 "u ?is head1 to obs]ve1 :at we (t5 meet ) 9 practical disc\rses & s]mons1 conc]n+ prep>atory works1 or previ\s dispositions1 :i* facilitate & lead to ! "w ( conv]sion4 ,"s ass]t1 t we mu/ d :at we c1 & by us+ our reason+ p[]s & faculties1 endeav\r to conv]t1 or turn ourselves1 & !n ,god w d ! re/1 or f9i% ! "w :i* we h begun3 & "h _m ?+s are (t5 consid]$ z ! /eps :i* m5 may take 9 ! re=mation ( _! lives1 ! ab/a9+ f gross enormities1 :i* !y may h be5 guilty (1 ?9k+ on _! ways1 & obs]v+ ! t5d5cy ( _! pres5t c\rse ( life1 & sett+ be=e !mselves ^? prop] argum5ts t may induce !m to rep5t & believe2 & !n !y may be said to h prep>$ !mselves = ! grace ( ,god1 s t x w ensue h]eupon4 ,& if !re be any ?+ rema9+1 :i* is out ( _! p[]1 ,god has engag$ to succe$ _! endeav\rs1 s t he w br+ !m into a /ate ( reg5]ation & conv]sion4 ,?is me?od ( acc\nt+ = ! "w ( grace1 is liable to _m exceptions1 p>ticul>ly z x supposes man to be ! fir/ mov] 9 8 own conv]sion1 & ! div9e en]gy to be dep5d5t ^u our conduct2 ! contr>y to :i*1 is n only agreeable to scripture1 b ! div9e p]fections2 z well z to ! doctr9e we h be5 ma9ta9+1 conc]n+ effectual call+'s1 be+ a div9e "w 9 ! mo/ prop] s5se !re(4 ,b t we may imp>tially consid] ?is matt]1 & set1 :at "s call a prep>atory "w1 9 a j light1 let x be obs]v$1 #a4 ,t ^! prep>atory works mu/ ei!r be consid]$ z good 9 all ^? circum/ances t are necess>y to d5om9ate !m good1 & p>ticul>ly !y mu/ proce$ f a good pr9ciple1 t is to say1 a pr9ciple ( reg5]ation2 or else !y are only su* works z are mat]ially good1 su* _m p]=m :o are nev] br\ght into a /ate ( conv]sion2 or if1 on ! o!r h&1 !y are suppos$ to proce$ f su* a pr9ciple1 !n !y are n1 f ! nature ( ! ?+1 works prep>atory to ! fir/ grace1 b r consequ5t ^u x4 #b4 ,x is "o ?+ = u to ass]t1 t x is our duty to p]=m all ^? works :i* "s call prep>atory1 = conv]sion2 su* z m$itation1 att5dance on ! ord9ances1 duly weigh+ ^? argum5ts1 or motives1 t %\ld lead u to rep5tance1 & ! ex]cise ( all o!r graces2 & ano!r ?+ to say1 t e "o :o p]=ms ^! duties1 %all c]ta9ly h reg5]at+ grace2 or1 x is "o ?+ to apply ourselves to ! p]=mance ( ^? duties1 z f> z x is 9 our own p[]1 &1 at ! same "t1 to wait1 pray1 & hope = success to att5d !m2 & ano!r ?+ to ass]t1 t x %all always att5d !m1 z ?\gh ,god _h laid himself "u an obligation to give special grace to ^?1 :o1 9 ?is respect1 improve t :i* is common1 ! contr>y :]eunto may be obs]v$ 9 _m in/ances4 ,& :5 we h done all1 we mu/ conclude1 t ! grace ( ,god1 if he is pleas$ to give success to our endeav\rs1 is free & sov]eign4 #c4 ,!y :o say1 ,t if we d all we c1 ,god w d ! re/1 advance v little to support _! argum5t1 s9ce !re is no "o :o c pret5d t he has done :at he c\ld3 & may we n f>!r suppose1 t ,god1 9 a judicial way1 z puni%+ u = ! _m s9s we commit1 may d5y ?is success3 !re=e1 h[ c x be said1 t x w necess>ily ensue4 #d4 ,:5 we p]=m any ( ^? duties1 :i* "s call prep>atory to conv]sion1 ^! are to be consid]$ z ! ,_s's prep>+ 8 own way !reby1 r ?an corrupt nature's prep>+ itself = grace4 ,we are f> f d5y+ t !re is a beautiful ord] 9 ! div9e disp5sations2 ! ,_s ( ,god fir/ conv9ces ( s91 & !n %ews ! conv9c$ s9n] :]e 8 help is to be _h2 & enables him to close ) ,*ri/ by fai?4 ,he fir/ %ews ! s\l its own corruption & no?+ness1 & !n leads him to see ,*ri/'s fulness2 or t all 8 salvation is repos$ 9 8 h&s1 & enables him to believe 9 him to ! sav+ ! s\l2 "o ( ^! works1 inde$1 prep>es ! way = ! o!r3 nev]!less1 none ( !m c be said to prep>e ! way = reg5]ation1 :i* is ! "w ( ! ,_s ( ,god2 & )\t x1 no o!r c be said to be a sav+ "w4 ,object4 ,x is object$1 t !re are sev]al scriptures :i* seem to speak ( common grace1 z be+ prep>atory = special4 ,?us ! scribe1 m5tion$ 9 ! gospel1 :o express$ himself discreetly1 9 ass]t+1 t to love ,god ) all ! he>t1 & ) all ! und]/&+1 s\l1 & /r5g?2 & to love our neighb\r z ourselves1 is bett] ?an all :ole burnt-(f]+s & sacrifices1 is said n to be f> f ! k+dom ( ,god1 ,m>k xii4 #cd4 ,& else:]e1 we are exhort$ to ask1 & a promise is annex$ !reunto1 t x %all be giv5 u1 to seek & we %all f9d1 ,matt4 vii4 #g4 ,& 9 ano!r place1 to turn at ,god's repro( & he w p\r out 8 ,_s unto u1 & make kn[n 8 words unto u1 ,prov4 i4 #be4 ,& sev]al o!r scriptures1 9 :i* sup]-add$ grace is connect$ ) duty enjo9$1 :i* duty is suppos$ to be 9 our own p[]1 & to be prep>atory = x4 ,answ4 7#a47 ,z to ! fir/ ( ^! scriptures1 9 :i* our ,savi\r tells ! scribe1 t he 0 n f> f ! k+dom ( ,god2 he int5ds no?+ else h]eby1 b t ! pr(ession he made1 :i* he calls1 8 answ]+ discreetly1 0 n v remote f t :i* 0 made by !m1 :o 7 ! subjects ( 8 k+dom3 x 0 ! doctr9e he m5tions1 t ,*ri/ comm5ds2 & !re=e x mu/ n be inf]r$ f h5ce1 t he _h reg>d to 8 /ate1 z ?\gh 8 inw>d temp] ( m9d1 or moral conduct ( life1 0 su* z m imm$iately dispos$ him = a /ate ( grace1 s t he 01 at ! same "t1 hov]+ betwe5 a /ate ( unreg5]acy & conv]sion4 7#b47 ,z = t in/ance1 9 :i* p]sons are suppos$ to prep>e !mselves = t grace :i* ,god gives 9 answ] to pray]1 by p]=m+ t duty1 z ?\gh he _h oblig$ himself to give :atev] !y ask =1 relat+ to _! own salvation2 ?is _c be ! s5se ( ! scripture b n[ m5tion$1 or any o!r1 to ! l purpose2 unless x be und]/ood ( ! pray] ( fai?1 "u ! influ5ce ( ! ,holy ,_s2 b ?is supposes reg5]at+ grace2 & !re=e x is =eign to ! argum5t1 9 :i* man is consid]$ z prep>+ himself = ! grace ( ,god1 & n z expect+ f>!r degrees ( grace1 ^u 8 be+ incl9$1 by ! ,_s ( ,god1 to seek !m4 7#c47 ,z = ! o!r in/ance 9 ! objection1 relat+ to ,god's engag+ to give ! ,_s1 & to make kn[n 8 words to ^? t turn at 8 repro(2 ?is1 ,i conceive1 conta9s 9 x no?+ else b a promise ( ! ,_s1 to c>ry on ! "w ( grace1 9 all ^? 9 :om x is begun4 ,?\gh turn+1 9 scripture1 be sometimes tak5 = ext]nal re=mation1 :i* is 9 our own p[]1 z x is our indisp5sable duty2 yet1 :5ev] a promise ( sav+ bless+s is annex$ to x1 z 9 ?is scripture1 x is to be und]/ood z d5ot+ ! grace ( rep5tance4 ,& if x be said1 t ?is is ,god's gift1 & !re=e _c be ! subject ( an exhortation1 x may be repli$ h]eunto2 t sav+ grace is (t5 repres5t$1 9 scripture1 z our act1 or duty1 9 ord] to ! p]=mance :]e( we ought to say1 z ! *ur* is pres5t$ speak+1 ,turn ?\ me1 & ,i %all be turn$1 ,j]4 xxxi4 #ah4 t is1 ,i %all return unto !e ) my :ole he>t1 & n feign$ly1 *ap4 iii4 #aj4 ,! same reply might be giv5 to _! s5se ( sev]al o!r scriptures br\ght to ma9ta9 ! doctr9e ( prep>atory works1 p]=m$ by u1 z necess>ily inf]r+ our obta9+ ! special grace ( ,god4 ,b ,i %all close ?is head ) a few h9ts tak5 f t excell5t div9e be=e m5tion$4 8,man _c prep>e himself = ! new bir?3 he ha?1 inde$1 a subjective capacity = grace1 above any o!r creature 9 ! inf]ior _w2 & ?is is a k9d ( natural prep>ation1 :i* o!r creatures h n2 a capacity1 9 reg>d ( ! p[]s ( ! s\l1 ?\gh n 9 respect ( ! pres5t disposition ( !m4 ,he ha? an und]/&+ to "k1 & :5 x is enlight5$1 to "k ,god's law2 a w to move & run1 & :5 enl>g$ by grace1 to run ! ways ( ,god's comm&m5ts2 s t he /&s 9 an imm$iate capacity to receive ! life ( grace1 ^u ! brea? & t\* ( ,god1 :i* a /one do? n2 = 9 ?is x is necess>y1 t rational faculties %\ld be put z a f\ndation ( spiritual motions4 ,?\gh ! s\l be ?us capable1 z a subject1 to receive ! grace ( ,god1 yet x is n !re=e capable1 z an ag5t1 to prep>e itself = x1 or produce x4 ,x is capable to receive ! tru?s ( ,god2 b1 z ! he>t is /ony1 x is incapable to receive ! impressions ( ^? tru?s4 ,?\gh "s ?+s1 :i* man may d by common grace1 may be said to be prep>ations1 yet !y are n =mally s2 z t !re is an absolute1 causal connexion betwe5 su* prep>ations1 & reg5]ation2 !y are n dispos+ causes ( grace3 grace is all 9 a way ( reception by ! s\l1 n ( action f ! s\l3 ! highe/ morality 9 ! _w is n necess>y to ! fir/ infusion ( ! div9e nature3 if !re 7 any ?+ 9 ! subject t 0 ! cause ( x1 ! t5d]e/1 & s(te/ dispositions w\ld be wr\ght ^u2 & ! mo/ intellig5t m5 w\ld soone/ receive ! gospel4 ,?\gh we see !m sometimes r5ew$1 yet _m times ! r\ghe/ temp]s are seiz$ ^u by grace4 ,?\gh morality seems to set m5 at a great] ne>ness to ! k+dom ( ,god1 yet1 ) all its own /r5g? x _c br+ x into ! he>t1 unless ! ,_s op5 ! lock3 yea1 sometimes x sets a man f>!r f ! k+dom ( ,god1 z be+ a great enemy to ! righte\sness ( ! gospel1 bo? imput$ & inh]5t2 & o!r op]ations ^u ! s\l1 :i* seem to be ne>] prep>ations2 su* z convictions1 c4 d n inf] grace2 = ! he>t1 z a field1 may be pl\gh$ by t]rors1 & yet n plant$ ) any good se$2 plant+ & wat]+ are prep>ations1 b n ! cause ( fruit2 ! increase dep5ds ^u ,god30#bd ?us ?is le>n$ au?or4 ,& he also f>!r proves1 t !re is no obligation on ,god1 by any ?+ t may look l a prep>ation 9 m52 & adds1 t if any prep>ations 7 our own1 & 7 pure1 :i* !y are n3 yet !y _c oblige ,god to give sup]natural grace3 :i* leads u1 #c4 ,to consid] t ?is "w is1 9 a peculi> mann]1 attribut$ to ! ,_s ( ,god2 ! only mov+ cause :]e(1 is 8 grace4 ,t ! ,_s is ! au?or ( ?is "w1 is n to be prov$ by exp]i5ce1 z ! expressions ( div9e p[] !re9 are1 b by scripture2 & ! scripture is v express z to ?is matt]4 ,?us1 :5 ,god promises to give a new he>t2 to take away ! he>t ( /one1 & to give an he>t ( fle%1 & to cause 8 p to walk 9 8 /atutes1 ,ezek4 xxxvi4 #bf1 #bg4 he w\ld put 8 ,_s )9 !m2 & else:]e !y are said to h purifi$ _! s\ls 9 obey+ ! tru?1 ?r\gh ! ,_s1 #a ,pet4 i4 #bb4 ,& our ,savi\r ass]ts ! necessity ( our be+ born ( ! ,_s1 ,john iii4 #e4 9 ord] to our ent]+ into ! k+dom ( ,god3 s t f ^!1 & sev]al o!r scriptures1 t might be ref]r$ to1 x appe>s1 t effectual call+ is ! int]nal p[]ful "w ( ! ,holy ,gho/4#be ,obj4 #a4 ,x is object$1 by "s1 t ?is doctr9e sav\rs ( en?usiasm2 s9ce x supposes t !re is no diff]5ce betwe5 ! ,_s's int]nal influ5ces1 & inspiration2 & to pret5d to ?is1 n[ ! miracul\s disp5sation1 :i* 0 9 ! apo/le's days1 is ceas$1 is va9 & en?usia/ic4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 ,t ! *>ge ( en?usiasm is v unju/ly d$uc$ f ?is doctr9e2 = we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 ! extraord9>y1 & ! ord9>y influ5ce ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 ! =m] is all[$ by all1 to be n[ ceas$2 & !re=e !y :o pret5d to x1 are liable to ?is *>ge2 b x is a v great di%on\r ca/ ^u ! ,holy ,gho/ to d5y 8 p[]ful influ5ce or ag5cy 9 ! "w ( grace2 & x r5d]s ! condition ( ! *ur*1 at pres5t1 9 a v mat]ial circum/ance1 s mu* inf]ior to :at x 0 ( old1 t x is incapable ( atta9+ salvation2 unless x c\ld be prov$ t salvation might be atta9$ )\t ! div9e en]gy4 ,b1 t we may f>!r reply to ?is objection1 let x be consid]$2 t ! ,_s's influ5ce1 z subs]vi5t to ! "w ( grace1 is evid5tly di/+ui%$ f imputation3 ! latt] ( ^! 0 a peculi> hon\r :i* 0 conf]r$ ^u "s p]sons1 :o 7 ei!r to transmit to ! *ur* a rule ( fai?1 by ! imm$iate dictates ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 or else !y 7 fav\r$ ) x to answ] "s extraord9>y ends1 :i* c\ld n be atta9$ )\t x1 namely1 _! be+ furni%$ ) wisdom1 z well z c\rage & boldness1 to ma9ta9 ! cause1 :i* !y 7 n o!rwise furni%$ to def5d1 aga9/ ! opposition t x met ) f _! p]secut+ & malici\s enemies1 t s x might n suff] ?r\gh _! weakness2 z :5 our ,savi\r bids 8 disciples n to take ?\ght :at !y %\ld say1 :5 br\ght be=e rul]s1 c4 b promises1 t ! ,_s %\ld speak 9 !m1 ,matt4 x4 #ah-bj4 ,& 9 "s o!r p>ticul> in/ances we read1 especially 9 ! *ur* at ,cor9?1 t :5 m9i/]s _h n ^? advantages to qualify !mselves to prea* ! gospel1 :i* !y aft]w>ds 7 fav\r$ )1 "s _h ?is extraord9>y gift1 s t !y spake by ! ,_s2 b ?is 0 only conf]r$ occasionally1 & = "s special reasons3 & !re=e1 ^? scriptures t speak ( ! influ5ces ( ! ,_s1 :i* 7 m common1 & imm$iately subs]vi5t to ! "w ( grace 9 ! s\ls ( ^? :o 7 ! subjects !re(1 71 at t "t1 ! same ) !m t we are plead+ =1 :i* 7 design$ to cont9ue 9 ! *ur*1 9 all ! ages !re(3 ?us :5 p]sons are said1 ?r\gh ! ,_s to mortify ! de$s ( ! body1 ,rom4 viii4 #ac4 ?is does n respect any extraord9>y disp5sation1 :i* !y 7 !n "u1 s9ce x is ! duty ( all m51 9 all ages1 )\t ! extraord9>y influ5ces ( ! ,_s1 to mortify ! de$s ( ! body2 & !re=e we may expect ?is p[]ful en]gy z well z !y1 or else our condition w\ld be v deplorable4 ,& besides1 we nev] f9d t extraord9>y gifts 7 imm$iately subs]vi5t to ! subdu+ corruption1 or1 at lea/1 t e "o t _h !m1 did mortify s91 & s appe> to be int]nally sanctifi$3 :]eas1 ?is is a "* ( ^? :o are s2 & n to h ^! influ5ces1 det]m9es a p]son to be 9 an unreg5]ate /ate1 or to live aft] ! fle%1 :i* is oppos$ to x1 & s to be liable to dea?1 v]4 #ab4 ,no "o c suppose1 ! apo/le int5ds1 9 ! =ego+ v]se1 :5 he says1 ,if ye live aft] ! fle%1 ye %all die2 t if ye are n "u inspiration1 ye %all die1 z liv+ aft] ! fle%3 b ! me?od ( reason+ is /rong & conclusive1 if we und]/& ! div9e influ5ce z :at is di/9ct f inspiration1 & consequ5tly a privilege necess>y = ! beg9n+ & c>ry+ on ! "w ( grace1 & s belongs to believ]s 9 all ages4 ,aga91 :5 ! ,_s is said to help our infirmities1 v]4 #bf4 9 pray]3 is n pray] z mu* a duty n[ z x 0 :5 !y _h extraord9>y gifts8 !re=e1 ought we n to hope = ! assi/ance ( ! ,_s1 9 all ages8 & consequ5tly ! ,_s's help1 9 ?is respect is n conf9$ to t age1 :5 !re 0 a miracul\s disp5sation1 or extraord9>y inspiration4 ,& :5 x is else:]e said1 ,z _m z are l$ by ! ,_s ( ,god1 !y are ! sons ( ,god1 v]4 #ad4 c we suppose1 t none 7 ! sons ( ,god b su* z _h extraord9>y gifts8 ,does n ?is privilege belong to u1 z well z unto !m8 ,if !re=e we are ! sons ( ,god1 z well z !y1 we h ?is evid5ce h]e(1 accord+ to ?is scripture2 namely1 our be+ l$ by ! ,_s ( ,god2 ?\gh we pret5d n to be l$ by him1 z a ,_s ( inspiration4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t ! apo/le else:]e speaks ( "s :o 7 seal$ ) t ,holy ,_s ( promise2 :i* is ! e>ne/ ( our inh]itance3 & ^! are describ$ z tru/+ 9 ,*ri/ aft] !y _h he>d ! ^w ( salvation1 & believ+ 9 him1 ,eph4 i4 #ac1 #ad4 ,b ?is belongs to ! *ur* 9 all ages2 !re=e seal+ is n a privilege conf9$ to ^? :o _h ! extraord9>y gifts ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 b to believ]s z su*4 ,moreov]1 x is said1 ,! ,_s be>e? witness ) our spirits1 t we are ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 ,rom4 viii4 #af4 ,!re=e1 "s p]sons may "k !mselves to be ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 9 a way ( self-exam9ation1 by ! witness ( ! ,_s1 :i* is common to all believ]s2 )\t pret5d+ to be inspir$ !re92 :i* w\ld be to "k ?is matt] )\t ! concurr+ te/imony ( our own spirits4 ,_m ?+s1 ( ! l nature1 might be obs]v$1 conc]n+ ! o!r scriptures1 t are g5]ally br\ght to prove1 t believ]s1 9 our day1 are made p>tak]s ( ! p[]ful influ5ces ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 ?\gh !y pret5d n to ! ,_s ( inspiration2 :i* is a suffici5t answ] to ?is objection4 ,object4 #b4 ,if x be f>!r object$1 t if ! ,_s does "w int]nally 9 ! s\ls ( m51 we are n to suppose1 t he works a *ange 9 _! wills1 b only pres5ts objects to !m1 :i* !y by _! own p[]1 improve1 & make use (1 = _! good2 ev5 z a f9ite ,_s may sugge/ good or bad ?\ghts1 )\t dispos+ u to comply ) !m2 or1 z ! devil is said to "w 9 m51 :o is call$1 ,! ,_s t n[ worke? 9 ! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce1 ,eph4 ii4 #b4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t an objective influ5ce1 prop]ly speak+1 is no influ5ce at all2 mu* less is x becom+ ! dignity ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 to say1 ,t he ha? no m an h& 9 ! "w ( conv]sion1 ?an t :i* a m]e creature might h4 ,i w n d5y t ! ,greek ^w1#bf :i* signifies en]gy1 or int]nal work+1 is sometimes tak5 = su* a k9d ( influ5ce z is n prop]ly ! effect ( p[]1 z 9 ! in/ance conta9$ 9 ! objection2 yet1 let x be consid]$1 t ! same ^w is (t5 us$1 9 v>i\s o!r in/ances1 9 s5ses v diff]5t1 :5 appli$ to ,god & ! creature2 :]e ! ^w1 9 itself1 is indet]m9ate2 b ! application ( x suffici5tly det]m9es ! matt]2 s z to leave no d\bt1 z to ! s5se ( x4 ,?us to make1 =m1 or produce1 :5 appli$ to ,god1 & ! ?+ made1 =m$1 or produc$1 is repres5t$ z an in/ance ( 8 almighty p[]1 :i* exce$s ! limits ( f9ite p[]1 ?is det]m9es ! s5se to be v diff]5t f mak+1 =m+1 or produc+1 :5 appli$ to m51 act+ 9 _! own sph]e3 s ! apo/le speaks ( build+1 9 a v diff]5t s5se1 z appli$ to ,god & ! creature1 :i* no "o is at a loss to und]/&1 :o reads ! words2 ,e h\se is build$ by "s man2 b he t built all ?+s is ,god1 ,heb4 iii4 #d4 ,n[1 to apply ?is to our pres5t purpose1 we d n d5y1 t a f9ite _s has an en]gy1 9 an objective way2 b :5 ! same ^w is appli$ to ,god's mann] ( act+2 & is repres5t$ z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 z an in/ance ( 8 almighty p[]1 produc+ a *ange 9 ! s\l2 & n only p]suad+1 b enabl+ him to p]=m good works1 f a pr9ciple ( spiritual life1 implant$1 ?is may easily be und]/ood z hav+ a v diff]5t s5se f ! same ^w1 :5 appli$ to ! int]nal ag5cy ( a f9ite _s2 & !re=e ?is objection does n ov]?r[ ! argum5t we are ma9ta9+4 ,object4 #c4 ,x is f>!r object$ aga9/ :at has be5 said conc]n+ ?is p[]ful "w ( ! ,_s1 z be+ illu/rat$ by ! similitude ( a p]son's be+ rais$ f ! dead2 t ?is conta9s 9 x no?+ sup]natural1 or out ( ! p[] ( man2 s9ce ! apo/le says1 ,awake ?\ t sleepe/1 & arise f ! dead1 & ,*ri/ %all give ! light1 ,eph4 v4 #ad4 ,if aris+ f ! dead be ! effect ( almighty p[]1 :5 appli$ to ! "w ( grace1 x seems prepo/]\s = ?is to be recomm5d$ z our duty3 & if x be n a "w ( almighty p[]1 !n ^? scriptures t illu/rate effectual call+ by ! resurrection ( ! dead1 are no?+ to ! argum5t = :i* !y h be5 br\ght4 ,answ4 ,"s suppose1 t its be+ assign$ z a matt] ( duty = s9n]s to rise f ! dead1 does n inf]1 t x is 9 _! own p[]2 b1 t x only signifies1 t none c expect et]nal life b ^? :o rise f ! dea? ( s92 & accord+ly1 z ! promise1 "h m5tion$1 relat+ to our hav+ light1 is said to be ,*ri/'s gift1 s ! p[] to p]=m t duty1 :i* is insep>ably connect$ ) x1 to wit1 ris+ f ! dead1 is to be s\ght = at 8 h&4 ,b if ?is answ] be n reckon$ suffici5t1 ,i see no absurdity 9 suppos+1 t ^! two expressions1 ,awake1 ?\ t sleepe/1 & arise f ! dead1 import ! same ?+4 ,sleep is1 z x 71 ! image ( dea?2 & !re=e1 by a metaphorical way ( speak+1 x may be "h call$ dea?2 & if s1 ! apo/le comm&s believ]s to awake out ( _! c>nal security1 or %ake (f _! /upid frames1 z !y expect ! light ( et]nal life3 h[ev]1 if x be tak5 9 ?is s5se "h2 yet :5 we meet ) ! words quick5$1 or rais$ f ! dead1 else:]e1 !y may be und]/ood 9 a diff]5t s5se1 z d5ot+ ! implant+ a pr9ciple ( grace 9 reg5]ation1 z w appe> by ! context3 ?us :5 ,god is said to quick5 ^? :o 7 dead 9 trespasses & s9s2 :o walk$ accord+ to ! c\rse ( ?is _w1 fulfill+ ! desires ( ! fle%1 & ( ! m9d2 & 71 by nature1 ! *ildr5 ( wra?2 & to d ?is ) a design to %ew ! exce$+ ri*es ( 8 grace1 & k9dness t[>ds !m2 & z ! consequ5ce !re(1 to "w t fai? :i* accompanies salvation1 :i* is n ( !mselves1 b 8 gift3 ,i say1 if ^! ?+s are m5tion$ :5 we are said to be quick5$1 or rais$ f ! dead1 c]ta9ly x argues m ?an a /upid believ]'s awak+ f t c>nal security1 :i* he is "u1 :o is suppos$ to h a pr9ciple ( spiritual life1 :]eby he may be enabl$ s to d4 ,object4 #d4 ,x is also object$ to :at has be5 said1 conc]n+ effectual call+'s be+ a "w ( div9e p[]1 t ^? scriptures1 :i* speak ( x z su*1 d5ote no?+ else b ! p[] ( work+ miracles2 :]eby !y to :om ! gospel 0 prea*$1 7 induc$ to believe2 z :5 ! apo/le says1 ,8 prea*+ 0 9 demon/ration ( ! ,_s1 & ( p[]1 #a ,cor4 ii4 #d4 t is1 ! doctr9es he prea*$1 7 confirm$1 & ! tru? !re( demon/rat$ by ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 enabl+ !m to "w miracles3 & ! k+dom ( ,god is n 9 ^w1 b 9 p[]1 *ap4 iv4 #bj4 t is1 ! gospel is n only prea*$1 b confirm$ by miracles3 ,our gospel came to y 9 p[]1 & 9 ! ,holy ,gho/1 #a ,!s4 i4 #e4 t is1 z "s und]/& x1 ! gospel :i* we prea*1 0 confirm$ by ! p[] & miracul\s works ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 :i* has no ref]5ce to ! int]nal efficaci\s influ5ces ( ! ,_s put =? 9 effectual call+4 ,answ4 ,?\gh we (t5 read t ! gospel 0 confirm$ by miracles3 nev]!less1 ,i _c see t ?is is ! pr9ciple1 mu* less ! only s5se ( ^! scriptures1 & "s o!rs t might h be5 produc$ to ! same purpose4 ,z to ! fir/ ( !m 9 :i* ! apo/le speaks ( 8 prea*+1 be+ 9 ! demon/ration ( ! ,_s1 & ( p[]2 x may be obs]v$1 t 9 ! prec$+ *apt] he _h be5 speak+ conc]n+ ,*ri/ prea*$1 & 8 glory set =? among !m1 z ! p[] ( ,god2 t is to say1 ! p[] ( ,god r5d]$ ! prea*+ !re( effectual to ! conv]sion ( !m t believ$2 :i* he concludes to conta9 9 x no less a conviction ( ! tru? ( ! ,*ri/ian religion1 ?an if he _h wr\ght signs or miracles1 :i* ! ,jews dem&$1 & :i* he _h no design to "w among !m3 !re=e1 :y %\ld we suppose1 t :5 he speaks ( 8 prea*+ be+ 9 ! demon/ration ( ! ,_s1 & ( p[]1 t he int5ds ! confirm+ 8 doctr9e by miracles1 & n 9 ! same s5se z he _h be=e signifi$ ,*ri/ to be ! p[] ( ,god4 ,& z = ! o!r scripture1 9 :i* x is said1 ,! k+dom ( ,god is n 9 ^w1 b 9 p[]2 t is to be und]/ood by comp>+ x ) :at imm$iately goes be=e1 9 :i* he says1 t ,i w come to y %ortly1 if ! ,"l w & "k n ! spee* ( !m :o are puff$ up1 b ! p[]4 ,x we suppose1 t by !m :o are puff$ up1 he means "s ( _! tea*]s1 :o swell$ ei!r ) pride or envy1 & probably 7 s[+ "s se$s ( error among !m2 x does n seem to be a j s5se ( ! text1 to expla9 ! words :5 he says1 ,i w "k n ! spee* ( !m :o are puff$ up1 b ! p[]1 q4 d4 ,i w n s mu* reg>d ! doctr9es !y deliv]1 z ,i w enquire & be conv9c$1 t !y h confirm$ !m by miracles4 ,= he w\ld r reg>d _! doctr9e ?an _! pret5ce to miracles2 or h said1 ,i w n enquire :e!r ev] !y h wr\ght any miracles or no1 b :at efficacy _! doctr9e has _h3 & !re=e ! apo/le1 by kn[+ ! p[]1 does n mean t ( work+ miracles1 b he intimates t he w\ld "k1 n only :at doctr9es ^! p]sons taught1 b :at success att5d$ _! prea*+2 & !n he adds1 t ! k+dom ( ,god1 t is1 ! gospel-/ate is advanc$ & promot$1 n b>ely by ! *ur*'s enjoy+ ! means ( grace1 su* z ! prea*+ ( ! ^w2 b by ! p[] ( ,god1 :i* makes ! ^w prea*$ effectual to salvation1 :]eby s9n]s are conv]t$1 & _m add$ to ! *ur*1 su* z %all be sav$4 ,z to ! la/ scripture m5tion$1 9 :i* ! apo/le says1 ,our gospel came to y1 n 9 ^w only1 b 9 p[]1 ,i _c ?9k t he has any ref]5ce 9 t place1 to ! confirm+ ! gospel by miracles2 because ?is is assign$ z a m>k ( _! election1 kn[+1 bre?r51 y\r election ( ,god2 = our gospel came unto y1 n only 9 ^w1 b 9 p[]1 c4 ,n[1 :e!r we take election = ,god's et]nal design to save !m1 or = ! execution !re(1 9 8 apply+ ! graces ( ! ,_s to !m2 or if we take x 9 ! l[e/ s5se1 :i* !y1 on ! o!r side ( ! "q1 g5]ally give into1 = _! be+ a *oice1 religi\s unblameable society ( ,*ri/ians1 excell+ _m o!rs 9 piety3 ?is c\ld n be ev9c$ by ! gospel's be+ confirm$ by miracles2 & !re=e ?is s5se seems n agreeable to ! apo/le's design2 & consequ5tly ! objection tak5 f ^? scriptures1 t speak ( ! p[] ( ,god 9 conv]sion1 z imply+ no?+ else b 8 p[]1 ex]t$ 9 work+ miracles1 w n1 9 ! lea/1 be suffici5t to weak5 ! =ce ( ! argum5t we are ma9ta9+4 ,?us conc]n+ effectual call+'s be+ a "w ( p[]1 attribut$1 9 p>ticul>1 to ! ,holy ,_s4 ,!re is "o ?+ m obs]v$1 9 ! answ] we are expla9+1 :i* mu/ be briefly consid]$2 namely1 t x is a "w ( grace1 :i* 0 ! int]nal mov+ cause !re(2 or1 ! reason ( ,god's ex]t+ 8 div9e p[] !re94 ,effectual call+ mu/ be a "w ( grace1 )\t any motive tak5 f !m1 :o are ! subjects !re(2 inasmu* z !y _h be=e ?is1 no?+ 9 !m1 t c\ld r5d] !m ! objects ( div9e love1 be+ describ$ z dead 9 trespasses & s9s1 ali5at$ f ! life ( ,god1 & enmity itself aga9/ him3 s t _! condition1 antec$5t h]eunto1 _c be suppos$ to be ! mov+ cause h]e(2 = t :i* is 9 itself1 altoge!r unlovely1 _c af=d a motive = love to any "o t weighs ! circum/ances ( p]sons & ?+s1 & acts 9 pursuance !re(4 ,object4 ,b :]eas x is object$1 t ?\gh ! pres5t condition ( unreg5]ate p]sons _c af=d any motive induc+ ,god !reunto1 yet ! =esight ( _! future conduct might4 ,answ4 ,to ?is we answ]1 ,t all ! good :i* %all be f\nd 9 believ]s1 is ,god's gift2 he is ! f9i%] z well z ! au?or ( fai?2 & !re=e x _c be said1 t any ?+ out ( himself1 0 ! mov+ cause h]e(4 ,& to ?is we may add1 ,t ,god =esaw ! vile & unwor?y behavi\r ( believ]s1 proce$+ f ! rema9d]s ( corrupt nature 9 !m1 z well z ^? graces :i* he w\ld enable !m to act3 s t !re is z mu* 9 !m t might induce him to hate !m1 z !re is to move him to love !m2 & !re=e we mu/ conclude1 t 8 love proce$s f ano!r cause2 or t x is by ! grace ( ,god alone1 t we are :at we are3 :i* leads u to consid]1 #d4 ,t ! p[] & grace ( ,god1 display$ 9 effectual call+1 is irresi/ible1 & consequ5tly su* z _c b be effectual to produce t :i* is design$ to be br\ght ab\t !reby4 ,to d5y ?is1 w\ld be to inf]1 t ! creature has an equal1 if n a sup]ior1 =ce to ,god3 =1 z1 9 nature1 e ?+ t imp$es or /ops a ?+ t is 9 motion1 mu/ h an equal =ce to resi/ ) t :i* is affect$ by x2 s1 9 ! "w ( grace1 if ! w ( man c r5d] ! p[] ( ,god ( none effect1 or /op ! progress ( div9e grace1 contr>y to 8 design or purpose1 ?is mu/ argue ! creature's p[] ( resi/+1 equal to t :i* is put =? by ,god1 9 ord] to ! br++ ?is "w to p]fection4 ,?is consequ5ce is s d]ogatory to ! div9e glory1 t no "o :o sees x to be j1 w ma9ta9 ! premises f :5ce x is d$uc$4 ,if x be said1 t ,god may suff] himself to be resi/$2 & 8 grace1 t w\ld o!rwise h be5 effectual1 to be defeat$2 ?is w n mu* m5d ! matt]2 b only1 9 ord] to ! avoid+ "o absurd consequ5ce1 br+ 9 ano!r2 = if e "o w\ld h1 :at he purposes to be done br\ght to pass1 & w\ld n be disappo9t$1 if he c\ld help x1 ! same mu/ be said ( ! great ,god4 ,n[ if ,god c\ld h prev5t$ 8 purpose f be+ defeat$1 b w\ld n1 ?is argues a defect ( wisdom2 if 8 own glory 0 design$1 by purpos+ to d t :i* ! creature r5d]s ineffectual1 !n he misses ( t end1 :i* _c b be ! mo/ valuable1 & consequ5tly mo/ desirable3 !re=e1 = ,god to suff] a purpose ( ?is nature1 to be defeat$1 suppos+ he c\ld prev5t x1 is to suff] himself to be a los] ( t glory :i* is due to 8 "n4 ,moreov]1 ?is is directly contr>y to :at ! apo/le says1 ,:o ha? resi/$ 8 w1 ,rom4 ix4 #ai4 or :o ha? r5d]$ ! grace1 :i* he design$ %\ld take effect1 ineffectual1 or1 :i* is ! same ?+1 :o c d x8 ,! gr\nd on :i* _m h ass]t$1 t ! grace ( ,god may be resi/$1 is tak5 f "s scriptures1 t speak ( man's be+ 9 op5 ho/ility aga9/ him4 ,?us we read ( a bold d>+ s9n]1 z /ret*+ out 8 h& aga9/ ,god1 & /r5g!n+ himself aga9/ ! ,almighty1 runn+ ^u him1 ev5 on 8 neck1 ^u ! ?ick bosses ( 8 buckl]s1 ,job xv4 #be1 #bf4 ,& ,/eph5 reproves ! ,jews z hav+ always resi/$ ! ,holy ,gho/1 bo? !y & _! fa!rs1 ,acts vii4 #ea1 #eb4 & ! ,ph>isees are said to h reject$1 ,luke vii4 #cj4 or1 z ! ^w#bg might h be5 r5d]$1 disannull$ ! c\nsel ( ,god aga9/ !mselves4 ,& else:]e1 ! prophet speaks ( ,god's /ret*+ out 8 h& all ! day unto a disob$i5t & ga9say+ p1 ,rom4 x4 #ba4 ,^!1 & su* l scriptures give occasion to "s to suppose1 t ! p[] & grace1 z well z ! purpose ( ,god1 may be resi/$4 ,b t we may und]/& ! s5se ( ^! scriptures1 &1 at ! same "t n rel9qui% ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+1 & !reby inf] ! consequ5ce above-m5tion$2 we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 our opposition to ,god's reveal$ w1 conta9$ 9 8 ^w1 :i* is ! rule ( duty to u2 & resi/+ 8 secret w1 :i* det]m9es ! ev5t4 ,or1 z x may be o!rwise express$1 x is "o ?+ to set ourselves aga9/ ! objective grace ( ,god1 t is1 ! gospel1 & ano!r ?+ to defeat 8 subjective grace1 t :5 he is ab\t to "w effectually 9 u1 we %\ld put a /op to 8 proce$+s4 ,! =m] no "o d5ies2 ! latt] we c1 by no means1 all[ (4 ,p]sons may express a great deal ( reluctancy & p]v]s5ess at t "t1 :5 ,god is ab\t to subdue _! /ubborn & ob/9ate wills2 b ! p[] ( ,god w break ?r\gh all ?is opposition2 & ! w ( man %all n be able to make 8 "w void1 or )\t effect4 ,! ,jews1 z above-m5tion$1 might resi/ ! ,holy ,gho/1 t is1 oppose ! doctr9es conta9$ 9 scripture1 :i* 7 giv5 by ! ,_s's inspiration2 & !y might make ?is revelation ( no effect1 ) respect to !mselves2 b _h ,god design$ t x %\ld take effect1 !n he w\ld h prev5t$ _! resi/+ x4 ,israel might be a ga9say+ p1 t is1 !y might oppose :at ,god communicat$ to !m by ! prophets1 :i* x 0 _! duty & int]e/ to h compli$ )2 & s ! (f]s ( grace 9 ,god's reveal$ w1 might be 9 va9 ) respect to !m2 b x nev] 0 s ) respect to ^? :om he design$ to save3 & if ! h>d5$ s9n]1 /ret*+ out 8 h& aga9/ ,god1 may be said h]eby to express 8 av]s5ess to hol9ess1 & 8 desire to be exempt$ f ! div9e gov]nm5t2 he may be f\nd 9 op5 rebellion aga9/ him1 z hat+ & oppos+ 8 law2 b he _c (f] any real injury to 8 div9e p]fections1 s z to detract f 8 glory1 to r5d] 8 purpose ( no effect4 ,moses speak+ conc]n+ ,god's works ( provid5ce1 says1 ,!y are p]fect2 = all 8 ways are judgm5t1 ,deut4 xxxii4 #d4 ,& else:]e1 ,god1 by ! prophet ,isaiah1 says1 ,i w "w1 & :o %all let x1 ,isa4 xliii4 #ac4 ,f :5ce he argues1 8 et]nal ,deity1 & uncontr\lable p[]1 :5 he says1 be=e ! day 01 ,i am he1 & !re is none t c deliv] out ( my h&2 s t if a /op might be put to 8 works ( provid5ce1 he w\ld cease to be a ,god ( inf9ite p]fection2 & may we n f h5ce inf]1 t 8 works ( grace are n subject to any contr\l2 s t :5 he designs to call any effectually1 no?+ %all prev5t ?is end's be+ answ]$1 :i* is :at we int5d1 :5 we speak ( ! p[] & grace ( ,god z irresi/ible2 :i* leads u to consid]1 #e4 ,! season or "t 9 :i* p]sons are effectually call$2 :i* 9 ?is answ]1 is said to be ,god's accept$ "t4 ,if ! "w be free & sov]eign1 )\t any motive 9 u1 ! "t 9 :i* he does x1 mu/ be t :i* he ?9ks mo/ prop]4 ,"h we may obs]ve1 7#a47 ,t "s are reg5]ate 9 _! infancy1 :5 ! ^w c h no in/rum5tality1 9 produc+ ! lea/ acts ( grace2 ^! h !re=e ! se$s !re(1 :i* spr+ up1 & discov] !mselves1 :5 !y are able to make use ( ! ^w4 ,t p]sons are capable ( reg5]ation f ! womb1 is no less evid5t1 ?an t !y are capable ( hav+ ! se$s or pr9ciple ( reason f !nce1 :i* !y c]ta9ly h2 & if x be all[$1 t reg5]ation is connect$ ) salvation1 & t infants are capable ( ! latt]1 z our ,savi\r says1 t ( su* is ! k+dom ( ,god2 !n !y mu/ be c]ta9ly capable ( ! =m]2 & n to suppose "s infants reg5]ate f ! womb1 w\ld be to exclude a v great "p ( mank9d f salvation1 )\t scripture-w>rant4 7#b47 ,o!rs are effectually call$ 9 _! *ildhood1 or rip] ye>s1 & "s few 9 old age2 t s no age ( life may be an inducem5t to despair1 or p]sons be !reby disc\rag$ f att5d+ on ! means ( grace4 ,?us x is said conc]n+ ,josiah1 ,t 9 ! eigh? ye> ( 8 reign1 :ile he 0 yet "y1 he began to seek aft] ! ,god ( ,david1 8 fa!r1 #b ,*ron4 xxxiv4 #a4 & ,david 0 conv]t$ :5 he 0 a y\?1 a /ripl+ ( a ruddy & beautiful c\nt5ance1 #a ,sam4 xvi4 #ab4 comp>$ ) *ap4 xvii4 #ef1 #eh4 ,& ,moses seems to h be5 effectually call$1 :5 he left ,ph>aoh's c\rt2 & x came into 8 he>t to visit 8 bre?r5 ! *ildr5 ( ,israel2 at :i* "t he 0 =ty ye>s old1 ,acts vii4 #bc4 ,& ,abraham seems to h be5 made p>tak] ( ?is grace1 :5 he 0 call$ to leave 8 c\ntry1 :5 he 0 sev5ty-five ye>s old2 be=e :i*1 x is probable1 t he1 toge!r ) ! re/ ( 8 fa!r's family1 s]v$ o!r gods1 ,jo%4 xxiv4 #b4 comp>$ ) ,g54 xii4 #d4 ,& we read1 9 "o s+le in/ance1 ( a p]son conv]t$ 9 ! v agonies ( dea?1 viz4 ! ?ief ^u ! cross1 ,luke xxiii4 #dc4 7#c47 ,sometimes1 :5 p]sons seem mo/ dispos$ h]eunto1 & are "u ! greate/ convictions1 & m incl9$ to re=m _! lives1 ?an at o!r times1 ! "w appe>s1 by ! issue !re(1 to be no m ?an t ( common grace1 :i* misc>ries & leaves !m worse ?an !y 7 be=e2 &1 x may be1 aft] ?is1 :5 !y seem less incl9$ h]eunto1 t is1 ,god's accept$ "t1 :5 he beg9s ! "w ) p[]1 :i* he aft]w>ds c>ries on & completes4 ,"s are suff]$ to run great l5g?s 9 s91 be=e !y are effectually call$2 z ! apo/le ,paul1 9 :om ,god 0 pleas$ to %ew =? all long suff]+1 z a patt]n to !m :i* %\ld h]eaft] believe1 #a ,tim4 i4 #af4 ,s t ! "t & means be+ entirely 9 8 h&1 z we ought n to presume1 b wait = ! day ( salvation 9 all 8 ord9ances2 s1 :atev] our age & circum/ances are1 we are /ill enc\rag$ to hope = ! m]cy ( ,god1 unto et]nal life2 or1 t he w save & call u1 ) an holy call+4 ,footnote #e3 ,t ! invitations ( ! gospel are n re/rict$ to a few among/ a l>g] numb] :o he> !m1 is cle>1 f v>i\s consid]ations4 ,! t]m evangel1 or gospel1 import+ good tid+s1 ev9ces1 t x is design$ n to call ! righte\s1 b s9n]s to rep5tance & salvation4 ,! bless+s1 :i* x ann\nces1 lead to ! same conclusion2 lib]ty is (f]$ to ! captives1 & ! op5+ ( ! prison to ^? :o are b\nd2 ^? :o lab\r & are heavily lad51 are invit$ to seek1 & obta9 re/3 ^? :o hung] & ?ir/ aft] righte\sness1 are assur$ t !y %all be fill$2 ! ri*es ( grace & ( glory are promis$ to ! poor 9 ,_s2 sight is (f]$ to ! bl9d2 & h[soev] diseas$1 ^? :o are afflict$ are invit$ to come to ! great ,physician2 & ev5 ^? :o are dead 9 s9 are reviv$ by 8 life-giv+ ^w4 ,su* are ! circum/ances ( ! wor/ ( m51 :o are consequ5tly ! objects ( ! m]cies pr(f]$ 9 ! gospel4 ,! unreg5]ate elect1 :o /& among/ ^? :o w n be sav$1 are l !m1 possess$ ( prevail+ incl9ations to s91 & equally impot5t to good3 !y are all equally guilty ( an av]sation ( he>t f ,god1 & s possess 9 !mselves no?+ :i* c evid5ce a "r to gospel bless+s m ?an o!rs4 ,! invitations ( ! gospel are 9 univ]sal t]ms1 & al?\gh su* t]ms are sometimes re/rict$ by ! s5se1 yet :]e no su* re/riction appe>s1 !y are to be tak5 9 _! own unlimit$ ext5t2 ! ransom is ass]t$ to h be5 r5d]$ = all2 ! ,"l wille? n ! de/ruction ( any1 b t all %\ld turn & live2 ,*ri/ proclaim$ to s9n]s1 if any man ?ir/1 let him come unto me & dr9k2 & direct$ 8 disciples to g & tea* all nations2 & x is 8 w1 t ! gospel %\ld be prea*$ unto e creature4 ,if 9 ! day ( f9al acc\nt1 ! abom9able crimes ( ,sodom & ,gomorrha %all ev9ce less guilt ?an ! imp5it5cy ( ,*oraz9 & ,be?saida2 ! aggravation ( guilt1 :i* ! gospel produces1 demon/rates t its messages are direct$ unto ! wor/ ( m51 z well z o!rs4 ,^? :o are guid$ by ! light ( nature1 are guilty1 because !y violate ! rule ( consci5ce3 su* z possess$ ! law ( ,god 7 /ill m guilty1 b s9n]s "u ! light ( ! gospel1 :o trample "u foot ! blood ( ,*ri/1 & despise & reject ! m]cies ( ! gospel1 are guilty 9 ! highe/ degree4 ,x is j t !y %\ld n receive ! (f]$ p>don1 b rema9 "u ! condemnation ( ! law1 ! dom9ion ( iniquity1 ! slav]y ( ,satan1 & be left 9 _! belov$ d>kness until !y s9k 9 despair4 ,yet no?+ b _! own av]sion rejects ! invitation1 or prev5ts _! salvation3 !y are /rait5$ 9 _! own b[els1 & are ! causes ( _! own de/ruction4 ,?us salvation is (f]$ 9 g5]al1 & ,god is j1 ?\gh ! application ( x is pla9ly special4 ,footnote #f3 ,vide ,full]'s 8,gospel wor?y ( all ,acceptation40 ,footnote #g3 ,see ,vol4 ,,ii4 page #ccc4 ,footnote #h3 ,?is is :at is g5]ally call$ ! =malis ratio ( lib]ty4 ,footnote #i3 ,we g5]ally say1 t :atev] is ess5tial to a ?+1 belongs to x z su*4 ,& !re is a kn[n rule 9 logic1 ,a quat5us ad omne valet consequ5tia2 & ! !n absurd consequ5ces1 above m5tion$1 w\ld necess>ily foll[ f x4 ,footnote #aj3 ,9 ?is respect div9es g5]ally consid] lib]ty z oppos$ to co-action3 b "h we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 a natural co-action & a moral "o4 ,lib]ty is n oppos$ to a moral co-action1 :i* is v consi/5t ) x4 ,?us an hone/ man _c all[ himself 9 a vile action2 he is "u a moral con/ra9t to ! contr>y2 & yet he ab/a9s f s9 freely4 ,a believ] loves ,*ri/ freely1 z ! apo/le ,paul c]ta9ly did2 & yet1 at ! same "t1 he 0 "u ! con/ra9t ( ! love ( ,*ri/2 z he himself expresses x1 #b ,cor4 v4 #ad4 ,footnote #aa3 ,?is div9es g5]ally call spontaneity4 ,footnote #ab3 ,?is "s call lub5tia rationalis4 ,footnote #ac3 ,?is "s div9es call voluntas s]va4 ,footnote #ad3 ,! "q betwe5 u & ! ,pelagians1 is n :e!r ! w sometimes foll[s ! dictates ( ! und]/&+1 b1 :e!r x ei!r always does s8 or1 if x be o!rwise1 :e!r t :i* h9d]s x does n arise f a defect 9 ^! dictates ( ! und]/&+8 ,accord+ly !y speak ( ! dictates ( ! und]/&+ z practical1 & n b>ely speculative1 & ) a p>ticul> application to ourselves4 ,!y also consid] ! w z hav+ be5 be=e 9 "s susp5se2 b t dictate ( ! und]/&+ :i* x foll[s1 is ! la/1 aft] mature delib]ation2 & x is suppos$ to h comp>$ ?+s toge!r2 & !re=e pres5ts a ?+1 n only z good1 b m eligible ?an any ?+ else1 :i* !y call a comp>ate dictate ( ! und]/&+2 & by ?is means ! w is p]suad$ to a compliance4 ,b ?\gh ?is may be true 9 _m in/ances t are natural2 yet daily exp]i5ce proves1 t x does n hold good ) respect to ?+s div9e & sup]natural4 ,footnote #ae3 ,! mann]s & maxims ( ! _w accord ) ! incl9ations ( ! human m9d1 because !y spr+ f !m3 ! dispositions & ! pursuits ( m5 are at v>iance ) ! laws ( ,god1 ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 & ! practice ( ! sa9ts1 ?is w appe> by comp>+ !m4 ,t ! human m9d %\ld be br\ght to submit to ! self-d5ial requisite to ! "* ( a true *ri/ian1 its bias or b5t mu/ be *ang$4 ,because m5 are moral ag5ts1 v>i\s motives are address$ to !m to induce su* *ange1 :5 n att5d$ to1 !y aggravate _! guilt3 :5 !y are foll[$ by ! *ange1 :i* !y h a t5d5cy to produce1 ^? :o yield are said to be 8born ( ! ^w40 ,7 x n = ! in=mation we d]ive f ! scriptures we %\ld probably look no fur!r ?an ! proximate cause1 & give man ! glory2 b ^! tea* u1 t ! ,_s ( ,god is always 9 su* *ange1 if x be real1 ! effici5t cause3 8,god sanctifies by ! tru?10 he 8op5s ! he>t to att5d0 to ! ^w1 & :5 any h le>n$ f & be5 taught or drawn by ! ,fa!r !y come unto ,*ri/2 !y are !re=e also 9 a high] s5se born ( ! ,_s4 ,?is "w ( ,god imm$iately ^u ! m9d1 is possible to him1 :o =m$1 su/a9s1 & kn[s ! secrets ( ! he>t2 if we are unconsci\s ( our creation1 support 9 exi/5ce1 & ! access ( ! ,se>*] ( he>ts to our m9ds1 we may be unconsci\s ( 8 influ5ce to *ange !m4 ,if ?is 7 s5sible1 x might be a motive incompatible ) ! safety & moral gov]nm5t ( be+s1 :o at be/1 :il/ "h1 are imp]fectly holy4 ,! communication ( ! k ( sav+ tru?s imm$iately is unnecess>y3 we h ! sacr$ scriptures1 :i* are compet5t to make u wise unto salvation4 ,! inspiration anci5tly giv51 is di/9ct f ! *ange ( bias1 or disposition necess>y to a prep>ation = heav51 might exi/ )\t1 & is !re=e inf]ior to x4 ,x is n ! sole effect ( moral suasion1 x is a "w ( ! _s n ! lett]1 ( p[] n ! ^w3 x is a bir?1 n by 8blood1 nor by ! w ( ! fle%1 nor by ! w ( man1 b ( ,god10 & ^? only 8:o are ( ,god1 he>10 believe1 & obey 8 ^w4 ,?is influ5ce is sight to ! bl9d1 he>+ to ! deaf1 ri*es to ! poor1 heal? to ! sick1 & life to ! dead4 ,x is n incompatible ) moral ag5cy1 = ! holy disposition is z free 9 its op]ation1 z ! =m] s9ful incl9ations _h be5 9 !irs4 ,! necessity ( x to salvation1 is no excuse = ! imp5it5t2 grace is n necess>y to ! v9dication ( ,div9e ju/ice3 ! prepond]ancy ( incl9ations to evil is ! ess5ce (1 n an apology = s94 ,x is v /range if1 because a man is s int5t ^u s9n+ t no?+ c *ange him b ! almighty p[] ( ! ,div9e ,_s1 he is on ?is v acc\nt innoc5t4--,x does n r5d] ! prea*+ ( ! ^w unnecess>y1 = besides t x is comm&$1 & important to call m5 to rep5tance & fai?1 :5 ! grace has be5 giv51 ,god also usually accompanies 8 ord9ances ) 8 ,_s's influ5ces1 & seems 9 mo/ cases1 to direct 9 8 provid5ce ! bless+s ( 8 in/ructions to ^? :om he makes ! subjects ( 8 grace4 ,footnote #af3 8,i h se5 x object$1 t to suppose a *ange effect$ 9 ! he>t ( man1 o!rwise ?an by ! p[] ( moral means1 is palpably absurd2 z imply+ an evid5t impossibility 9 ! nature ( ?+s4 ,x has be5 said1 by a div9e ( advanc$ age1 & good s5se2 #8,! moral *ange ( ! m9d 9 reg5]ation1 is ( an ess5tially diff]5t k9d f ! me*anical *ange ( ! body1 :5 t is rais$ f ! dead2 & mu/ be effect$ by ! ex]tion ( a diff]5t k9d ( p[]4 ,ea* effect requires a p[] suit$ to its nature3 & ! p[] prop] = "o c nev] produce ! o!r4 ,to argue f "o to ! o!r ( ^! effects1 z ! apo/le has be5 misund]/ood to d1 9 ,eph4 i4 #bj1 is !re=e idle & imp]t95t4--,! ,_s ( ,god is possess$ ( ^! two k9ds ( p[]1 & ex]ts ! "o or ! o!r1 accord+ly z he wills to produce a *ange ( ! moral or physical k9d1 9 moral be+s or inanimate matt]4' 8,b to ?is philosophical objection1 h[ev] plausible & unansw]able x may appe>1 ,i ?9k ! reply ( our ,savi\r to ! difficulty />t$ by ! ,sadducees1 respect+ ! resurrection & a future /ate1 is nei!r idle1 nor imp]t95t3 #8,ye d err1 n kn[+ ! scriptures1 nor ! p[] ( ,god4' ,! ,almighty is n limit$1 z m5 are1 to ^! two modes ( op]ation1 by moral & me*anical means4 ,! ,_s ( ,god is possess$ ( a p[] ( work+ 9 a mann] diff]5t f ei!r ( ^!2 t is1 sup]naturally4 ,! means by :i* effects are br\ght to pass 9 a natural way1 mu/ inde$ be diff]5t2 accord+ to ! nature ( ^? effects1 & ( ! subjects on :i* ! op]ations are p]=m$3 b :5 once we admit ! idea ( a "w prop]ly sup]natural--an effect produc$ n by ! p[] ( any means at all1 we in/antly lose sight ( all di/9ctions 9 ! k9d ( p[]1 or mann] ( work+1 adapt$ to ?+s ( diff]5t natures4 ,:5 ,god1 by 8 omnipot5t ^w alone1 call$ all nature into be+ at fir/1 are we to suppose t he ex]t$ diff]5t p[]s1 accord+ to ! natures ( ! ?+s design$ to be creat$2 & t ! p[] prop] to create inanimate matt]1 c\ld nev] create a ?9k+ m9d6 ,are we to conceive t angels & ! s\ls ( m5 7 p]suad$ into be+1 by argum5ts & motives2 & t ! mat]ial _w 0 =c$ out ( no?+1 by ! p[] ( attraction6 ,s1 9 reg>d to quick5+ ! dead1 are we to imag9e t ,god c give new life to a s\l dead 9 s91 only by moral suasion2 & t1 if he w reanimate bodies :i* h slept ?\s&s ( ye>s 9 ! du/ ( ! e>?1 he has no o!r way to d x ?an by a physical op]ation6 ,! body ( ,*ri/ 0 rais$ to life1 ,i %\ld suppose1 n by any me*anical p[]1 b sup]naturally4 ,9 ?is mann] ,god always works1 :5 he quick5e? ! dead1 & calle? ?+s t are n1 z ?\gh !y 74 ,& :at absurdity c !re be 9 suppos+ ,him able to give a new pr9ciple ( action1 z well z to give exi/5ce to any ?+ else1 9 ?is imm$iate mann]8 8,"s s\nd & s5sible div9es1 x mu/ be grant$1 9 ord] to gu>d aga9/ ! notion ( reg5]ation's be+ effect$ by moral suasion1 h call$ x a physical "w1 & a physical *ange2 b v ne$lessly1 ,i appreh5d1 & ) v evid5t impropriety4 ,! *ange is moral3 ! "w produc+ x1 nei!r moral nor physical2 b sup]natural40 ,,dr4 ,,smalley ,footnote #ag3 -- 4 ,footnote #ah3 ,! *ange 9 reg5]ation has be5 (t5 call$ ! communication ( a pr9ciple ( spiritual life4 ,x is describ$ z life1 9 ! scriptures4 ,s5sible objects make no impressions on dead bodies1 because ins5sible2 & ^?1 :o receive no impressions f div9e tru?s1 b rema9 unaffect$ by ! *>ms ( hol9ess1 are figuratively d5om9at$ dead4 ,life be+ ! opposite ( dea?1 su* z are s5sible ( ! ,div9e excell5cies1 & receive ! impressions :i* religi\s tru?s are calculat$ to make1 may1 9 ! same mann]1 be t]m$ liv+4 ,su* also are call$ spiritual1 because ?is holy activity is communicat$ by ! ,_s ( ,god4 8,y ha? he quick5$20 &1 because x has = its object ! ?+s :i* h be5 reveal$ by ! ,holy ,_s4 ,^! t]ms are d]iv$ f ! ,scriptures1 b ! ^w pr9ciple is de/itute ( su* support4 ,x is f\nd 9 ! ,epi/le to ! ,hebrews3 !re x is us$ = ^? fundam5tal doctr9es1 :i* are ! beg9n+s ( ! doctr9e ( ! gospel2 b ?is is n ! mean+ ( ! t]m 9 ! above description4 ,?is *ange is ! imm$iate "w ( ,god1 & n ! communication ( "s op]ative axiom ( tru?4 ,!re are natural pr9ciples ( action2 z habit1 affection1 & passion3 & !re are moral2 z s5se ( duty1 fe> ( ,god1 & love ( hol9ess4 ,^! are all t]m$ pr9ciples1 because !y excite to action1 & s are ! beg9n+s1 or causes ( x4 ,b x is sc>cely 9 ?is s5se1 t ! t]m pr9ciple is us$ 9 ! description ( reg5]ation2 = x is said to be communicat$1 & s mu/ mean some?+ di/9ct f1 & ! effect ( ! "w ( ! ,_s4 ,accord+ly x has be5 call$ 8a fix$ impression ( "s spiritual tru? ^u ! he>t40 ,b !re is no tru?1 or o!r motive1 suffici5t to prevail aga9/ ! obduracy ( ! unr5ew$ he>t2 or to become a pr9ciple ( action to a s\l dead 9 s94 ,:atev] t is 9 fall5 man1 :i* repels su* motives1 & prev5ts _! influ5ce until "s m wor?y motive is ?r[n into ! scale1 x is ! "w ( ! ,_s to remove x1 & to give ! s\l an activity t[>ds holy ?+s4 ,no int]v5tion ( m$iate causes seems necess>y2 ! ,_s ( ,god is ! ag5t2 ! s\l ( ! man is ! subject ( influ5ce2 & ,he is said to op5 ! he>t1 to give a new he>t1 to create anew1 to enlight5 ! m9d 9 ! k ( ! tru?1 to "w 9 u to w & to d1 or to give sight to ! bl9d1 & he>+ to ! deaf4 ,f su* scriptural expressions x may be ga!r$ t sight1 k1 new dispositions1 & a *ange ( incl9ations1 are ! effects ( reg5]ation1 & n ! ?+ itself4 ,?is *ange is m important ?an all ! gifts ( provid5ce1 if man !re=e be ! au?or ( x1 he is 8 own greate/ b5efactor1 & mu/ h ! highe/ glory4 ,if ! ,holy ,_s acts no o!rwise on ! human s\l1 ?an by address+ motives1 angelic natures d also ?is2 & no m p[] is ascrib$ to ! ,se>*] ( he>ts1 ?an to !m4 ,!n also x w foll[1 t all pr(ess+ *ri/ians are ( ! same k9d2 & t x 0 improp]ly said1 t !y 87 n ( u10 :o aft]w>ds h 8dep>t$ f u40 ,!n also ! advice to ^? :o are 9 ! visible *ur* 8to exam9e10 & 8prove !mselves10 :e!r ,*ri/ be 89 !m10 is )\t mean+1 or utility2 because ! ?+ to be inquir$ = is notori\s1 t is1 _! visible pr(ession4 ,& to 8be born aga910 is b 8to see !0 visible 8k+dom0 ( ,*ri/3 & s ! proposition spok5 to ,nicodemus 0 m]ely id5tical4 ,footnote #ai3 ,see ,*>nock1 ,vol4 ,,ii4 page #bbj1 #bba1 c4 & ,cole on ,reg5]ation4 ,footnote #bj3 ,see ,*>nock1 ,vol4 ,,ii4 page #bcb1 :o speak+ conc]n+ its be+ an in/rum5t1 appo9t$ by ,god1 = ?is purpose1 says1 ,t ,god ha? made a comb9ation betwe5 he>+ & believ+2 s t believ+ comes n )\t he>+1 & :]eas he inf]s f h5ce1 t ! pr9ciple ( grace is implant$1 by he>+ & believ+ ! ^w1 he mu/ be suppos$ to und]/& x1 conc]n+ ! pr9ciple d$uc$ into act1 & n 8 implant+ ! pr9ciple itself4 ,footnote #ba3 ,see ,*>nock on ,reg5]ation1 ,vol4 ,,ii4 page #gj1 #ga4 ,footnote #bb3 ,see ,que/4 lxxv4 ,footnote #bc3 ,:5 x is said 8no man c come unto me1 except ! ,fa!r :o ha? s5t me1 draw him10 ! negation mu/ be und]/ood z expressive ( moral impot5cy1 & z if x _h be5 said 8ye w n come unto me t ye might h life20 b nev]!less z direct pro( ( ! absolute necessity ( div9e grace to ! salvation ( e p]son :o is sav$4 ,t ! aid is n m]ely necess>y to ! und]/&+ is evid5t f ! guilt ( unreg5]acy1 & f ! supposition ( ! ,savi\r ^: repro( implies t x 0 ! c>nality ( ! he>t :i* creat$ ! impot5cy to come unto or believe on him4 ,! propriety ( exhortations to turn1 rep5t1 believe1 & "w out our own salvation1 is obvi\s2 because su* impot5cy is *iefly an av]sion ( he>t4 ,:5 su* motives are ineffectual1 !y prove ! invet]acy ( ! opposition to ,god1 & argue ! great] guilt4 ,!y are no evid5ce t grace is unnecess>y1 because !y h an important effect 9 ! *ange ( ! man's views1 & pursuits1 :5 ! ,_s ( ,god has 8op5$ ! he>t0 to receive ! necess>y impressions2 & because ^! motives are r5d]$ effectual by ! ,div9e ,_s4 ,he grants u rep5tance1 turns u1 helps our unbelief1 /r5g!ns our fai?1 & works 9 u bo? to w & to d ( 8 own good pleasure4 ,because x is *>g$ ^u ! evil t !y 8resi/0 ! grace ( ,god1 & !re=e 8 ,_s w n always 8/rive0 ) m51 x by no means foll[s1 t ! success ( grace dep5ds m]ely ^u our yield+2 z (t5 z m5 yield to ! /riv+s ( ! ,_s1 a victory is obta9$2 = ! c>nal he>t incl9es to evil until subdu$ by him3 we are 8made will+ 9 a day ( 8 p[]40 ,7 x o!rwise ! glory ( man's salvation w\ld belong to himself1 at lea/ 9 "p2 b ! language ( ! believ] is 8n unto u1 ,o ,"l1 n unto u1 b unto ?y "n1 be ! glory giv540 ,nor is !re any ne$ to suppose man's salvation ?us imputable to himself 9 ord] t ! evil may be *>g$ ) ! blame ( 8 de/ruction2 = no?+ excludes him b 8 own evil he>t1 & ?is is 8 s94 ,x does n result t ! man1 :o is ?us 8made will+10 is 9 su* mann] con/ra9$ z t 8 hol9ess1 be+ ! effect ( compulsion1 possesses no moral beauty2 because he acts z freely z ! evil man does2 & ev5 m s1 = ! latt] is a slave to 8 prepond]at+ evil incl9ations4 ,! believ] *ooses hol9ess1 & ?\gh he has no?+ to boa/ ( be=e ,god1 8 good works may well ju/ify him be=e m54 ,if x be yet object$1 t ?is is a disc\rag+ repres5tation ( ! way ( obta9+ happ9ess2 x may be answ]$1 t x c disc\rage only ^?1 :o wi% = happ9ess1 at ! same "t t !y m /rongly incl9e to s5suality2 & su* ought to be disc\rag$ 9 _! va9 expectations3 b x is highly consolatory to su* z pref] hol9ess & heav52 = x n only discov]s to !m1 t ,god has wr\ght 9 !m to w & to d1 b t he is engag$ = !m1 & w accompli% _! salvation4 ,footnote #bd3 ,see ,*>nock on ,reg5]ation1 ,vol4 ,,ii4 page #adg1 #adh1 c4 ,footnote #be3 ,:5 we speak ( effectual call+'s be+ ! "w ( ! ,_s1 ! ag5cy ( ! ,fa!r & ,son is n exclud$1 s9ce ! div9e p[]1 by :i* all effects are produc$1 belongs to ! div9e ess5ce1 :i* is equally pr$icat$ ( all ! p]sons 9 ! ,godhead2 b :5 any "w is peculi>ly attribut$ to ! ,_s1 ?is implies 8 p]sonal glory's be+ demon/rat$ !reby1 agreeably to :at is else:]e call$ ! oeconomy ( ! div9e p]sons2 :i* see f>!r expla9$ 9 ,vol4 ,i4 page #bib1 #bic1 c4 ,footnote #bf3 4 ,footnote #bg3 4 ,que/4 ,,lxix4 ,,que/4 ,,lxix4 ,:at is ! communion 9 grace1 :i* ! memb]s ( ! invisible *ur* h ) ,*ri/8 ,,answ4 ,! communion 9 grace1 :i* ! memb]s ( ! invisible *ur* h ) ,*ri/1 is1 _! p>tak+ ( ! virtue ( 8 m$iation1 9 _! ju/ification1 adoption1 sanctification1 & :atev] else1 9 ?is life1 manife/s _! union ) him4 ,hav+ consid]$ ! vital union :i* ! memb]s ( ! invisible *ur* h ) ,*ri/ 9 _! effectual call+1 we are n[ l$ to speak conc]n+ t communion 9 grace1 :i* !y h ) him4 ,communion ) ,*ri/ do? n1 9 ! lea/1 import our be+ made p>tak]s ( any ( ! glories or privileges :i* belong to him z ,m$iator2 b x consi/s1 9 our p>ticipation1 ( ^? b5efits :i* he ha? pur*as$ = u2 & x implies1 on 8 "p1 inf9ite condesc5sion1 t he w be pleas$ to communicate su* bless+s on u1 & on our's1 unspeakable hon\rs & privileges1 :i* we enjoy f him3 x is sometimes call$ fell[%ip1 #a ,john i4 #c4 :i* is ! result ( fri5d%ip1 & proce$s f 8 love3 ?us our ,savi\r speaks ( 8 lov+ !m1 & manife/+ himself unto !m1 ,john xiv4 #ba4 ,x also proce$s f union ) him1 & is ! imm$iate effect & consequ5ce ( effectual call+3 !re=e ,god is said to h call$ u unto ! fell[%ip ( 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/1 #a ,cor4 i4 #i4 ,& x is f>!r said 9 ?is answ]1 to be a manife/ation ( our union ) him4 ,he has receiv$ ^? bless+s = u1 :i* he pur*as$ by 8 blood2 &1 accord+ly is ! treasury1 z well z ! f\nta9 ( all grace2 & we are !re=e said to receive ( 8 fulness1 grace = grace1 ,john i4 #af4 ,& ! bless+s :i* we are said to receive1 by virtue ( 8 m$iation1 are ju/ification1 adoption1 & sanctification1 ) all o!r b5efits t ei!r accompany or fl[ f !m2 :i* are p>ticul>ly expla9$ 9 ! foll[+ answ]s4 ,que/4 ,,lxx41 ,,lxxi4 ,,que/4 ,,lxx4 ,:at is ju/ification8 ,,answ4 ,ju/ification is an act ( ,god's free grace unto s9n]s1 9 :i* he p>done? all _! s9s1 accepte? & acc\nte? _! p]sons righte\s 9 8 sight2 n = any ?+ wr\ght 9 !m1 or done by !m1 b only = ! p]fect ob$i5ce & full satisfaction ( ,*ri/1 by ,god imput$ to !m1 & receiv$ by fai? alone4 ,,que/4 ,,lxxi4 ,h[ is ju/ification an act ( ,god's free grace8 ,,answ4 ,al?\gh ,*ri/1 by 8 ob$i5ce & dea?1 did make a prop]1 real1 & full satisfaction to ,god's ju/ice1 9 ! behalf ( !m t are ju/ifi$2 yet1 inasmu* z ,god accepte? ! satisfaction f a surety1 :i* he might h dem&$ ( !m1 did provide ?is surety1 8 own only ,son1 imput+ 8 righte\sness to !m1 & requir+ no?+ ( !m = _! ju/ification1 b fai?2 :i* also is 8 gift2 _! ju/ification is1 to !m1 ( free grace4 ,hi!rto we h be5 l$ to consid] t *ange ( he>t & life :i* is begun 9 effectual call+2 :]eby a dead s9n] is made alive1 & "o t 0 :olly indispos$ =1 & av]se to ! p]=mance ( good works1 is enabl$ to p]=m !m by ! p[] ( div9e grace3 & n[ we are to speak conc]n+ t *ange ( /ate :i* accompanies x2 :]eby "o1 :o be+ guilty be=e ,god1 0 liable to ! condemn+ s5t5ce ( ! law1 & expect$ no o!r ?an an et]nal bani%m5t f 8 pres5ce1 is p>don$1 receiv$ into fav\r1 & has a "r to all ! bless+s :i* ,*ri/ has1 by 8 ob$i5ce & suff]+s1 pur*as$ = him4 ,?is is :at we call ju/ification2 & x is plac$ imm$iately aft] ! head ( effectual call+1 z be+ agreeable to ! me?od 9 :i* x is insi/$ on 9 t gold5 *a9 ( salvation1 z ! apo/le says1 ,:om he call$1 !m he also ju/ifi$1 ,rom4 viii4 #cj4 ,?is is c]ta9ly a doctr9e ( ! highe/ importance1 inasmu* z x conta9s 9 x ! way ( peace1 ! f\ndation ( all our hope1 ( ! acceptance bo? ( our p]sons & s]vices1 & behold+ ! face ( ,god1 at la/1 ) joy4 ,"s h /yl$ x ! v basis ( ,*ri/ianity2 & our =efa!rs ?\ght x s necess>y to be insi/$ on & ma9ta9$1 accord+ to ! scripture-acc\nt !re(1 t !y reckon$ x "o ( ! pr9cipal doctr9es ( ! re=mation4 ,&1 inde$1 ! apo/le ,paul speaks ( x z s necess>y to be believ$1 t he conclud$ t ! d5y+ or p]v]t+ ( x 0 ! gr\nd & reason ( ! ,jews be+ reject$2 :o be+ ignorant ( ,god's righte\sness1 & go+ ab\t to e/abli% a righte\sness ( _! own1 h n submitt$ !mselves to ! righte\sness ( ,god3 & :5 !y %all be call$1 if _! call be int5d$1 9 t acc\nt :i* we h1 ( ! m>riage ( ! ,lamb1 & 8 wife hav+ made h]self ready1 ,rev4 xix4 #g4 z _m suppose1 x is wor? obs]v+1 t %e is describ$ z array$ 9 f9e l951 :i* is ! righte\sness ( sa9ts1 or ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 by :i* !y are ju/ifi$3 ?is is t 9 :i* !y glory2 & !re=e are repres5t$ z be+ conv9c$ ( ! importance ( t doctr9e :i*1 be=e1 !y 7 ignorant (4 ,?is we h an acc\nt ( 9 ^! two answ]s1 :i* we are n[ to expla91 & %all endeav\r to d x 9 ! foll[+ me?od4 ,i4 ,we %all consid] :at we are to und]/& by ! ^w ju/ify4 ,,ii4 ,:at are ! privileges conta9$ !re91 z r$uc$ to two heads1 to wit1 p>don ( s92 & ,god's acc\nt+ !m :o are ju/ifi$1 righte\s 9 8 sight8 ,&1 ,,iii4 ,:at is ! f\ndation ( our ju/ification8 namely1 a righte\sness wr\ght out = u4 ,,iv4 ,! utt] inability ( fall5 man to p]=m any righte\sness1 t c be ! matt] ( 8 ju/ification 9 ! sight ( ,god4 ,v4 ,t our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ has wr\ght out ?is righte\sness = u1 z our surety1 by p]=m+ active & passive ob$i5ce2 :i* is imput$ to u = our ju/ification4 ,,vi4 ,we %all consid] x z an act ( ,god's free grace4 ,&1 ,,vii4 ,%ew ! use ( fai? 9 ju/ification1 or 9 :at respects fai? is said to ju/ify4 ,i4 ,we %all consid] 9 :at s5se we are to und]/& ! ^w ju/ify4 ,z !re are _m disputes ab\t ! me?od ( expla9+ ! doctr9es ( ju/ification2 s !re is a conte/ betwe5 u & ! ,papi/s1 ab\t ! s5se ( ! ^w2 !y g5]ally suppos+1 t to ju/ify1 is to make inh]5tly righte\s & holy2 because righte\sness & hol9ess sometimes import ! same ?+2 & bo? ( !m d5ote an int]nal *ange 9 ! p]son :o is s d5om9at$2 & accord+ly !y argue1 t z to magnify signifies to make great2 to =tify1 to make /rong2 s to ju/ify is to make j or holy3 & !y suppose1 t :atev] we d to make ourselves s1 or :atev] good works are ! +r$i5ts ( our sanctification1 ^! mu/ be consid]$ z ! matt] ( our ju/ification4 ,& "s ,prote/ant div9es h suppos$1 t ! diff]5ce betwe5 !m & u1 is pr9cipally ab\t ! s5se ( a ^w2 :i* fav\rable & *>itable con/ruction ( _! doctr9e1 w\ld h be5 less exceptionable1 if ! ,papi/s _h ass]t$ no m ?an t ju/ification might h be5 tak5 9 ?is s5se1 :5 consid]$1 n z giv+ u a "r to et]nal life1 or be+ ! f\ndation ( t s5t5ce ( absolution1 :i* ,god passes ^u u3 b s9ce ?is is ! s5se !y give ( x1 :5 !y say t we are ju/ifi$ by our inh]5t hol9ess1 we are b\nd to conclude1 t x is v remote f ! scripture s5se ( ! ^w4 ,we d n d5y t ju/ification is sometimes tak5 9 a s5se diff]5t f t :i* is int5d$ by x1 :5 us$ to signify ! doctr9e we are expla9+4 ,sometimes no?+ m is int5d$ h]eby1 ?an our v9dicat+ ! div9e p]fections f any *>ge :i* is pret5d$ to be br\ght aga9/ !m4 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,t ?\ mighte/ be ju/ifi$ :5 ?\ speake/1 & be cle> :5 ?\ judge/1 ,psal4 li4 #d4 ,& our ,savi\r is said to be ju/ifi$1 t is1 8 p]son or "* v9dicat$ or def5d$ f ! reproa*es t 7 ca/ on him2 z x is said1 ,wisdom is ju/ifi$ ( h] *ildr51 ,matt4 xi4 #ai4 ,luke vii4 #ce4 ,also we frequ5tly read ( ! ju/ification ( ! actions or conduct ( p]sons1 9 scripture2 9 :i* s5se _! own works may be said to ju/ify or v9dicate !m f ! *>ge ( hypocrisy or unreg5]acy4 ,aga91 to ju/ify is sometimes tak51 9 scripture1 = us+ endeav\rs to turn _m to righte\sness3 & !re=e our translators h r5d]$ ! words1 9 ! prophecy ( ,daniel1 :i* signify1 !y :o ju/ify _m1 !y :o turn _m to righte\sness1 %all %9e z ! />s1 ,dan4 xii4 #c4bh ,!re are v>i\s o!r s5ses :i* are giv5 ( ?is ^w1 :i* we pass ov] z n applicable to ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+1 & !re=e %all proce$ to consid] ! s5se 9 :i* x is us$1 :5 import+ a s9n]'s ju/ification 9 ! sight ( ,god2 :]e9 x is to be tak5 only 9 a =5sick s5se1 & accord+ly signifies a p]son's be+ acquitt$ or dis*>g$ f guilt1 or a liabl5ess to condemnation1 9 su* a way z is done 9 c\rts ( judicature3 ?us we read 9 ! judicial law1 t if !re be a controv]sy betwe5 m51 & !y come unto judgm5t1 t ! judges may judge !m1 !n !y %all ju/ify ! righte\s1 & condemn ! wick$1 ,deut4 xxv4 #a4 :]e to ju/ify ! righte\s1 is to be und]/ood = acquitt+ or dis*>g+ "o t appe>s to be righte\s1 or n guilty1 f condemnation2 :]eas ! wick$1 t is1 !y :o appe> to be guilty1 are to be condemn$3 & 9 ?is s5se ! ^w is us$1 :5 appli$ to ! doctr9e ( ju/ification1 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 & p>ticul>ly 9 ,paul's epi/les2 :o l>gely insi/s on ?is subject4 ,n[ t we may und]/& h[ a s9n] may expect to be dis*>g$ at ,god's tribunal1 let u consid] ! me?ods ( proce$+ us$ 9 human c\rts ( judicature3 h]e91 x is suppos$1 t !re is a law t =bids "s actions :i* are deem$ crim9al2 & also1 t a puni%m5t is annex$ to ?is law1 :i* r5d]s ! p]son t violat$ x1 guilty2 & !n p]sons are suppos$ to be *>g$ ) ! violation !re(2 :i* *>ge1 if x be n made good1 !y are said to be ju/ifi$1 t is1 cle>$ f presumptive1 n real guilt3 b if ! *>ge be made good1 & he t fell "u x1 liable to puni%m5t2 if he suff] ! puni%m5t he is ju/ifi$1 z 9 crimes t are n ( a capital nature2 or if he be any o!rwise cle>$ f ! *>ge1 s t 8 guilt be remov$1 !n he is deem$ a ju/ifi$ p]son3 & s ! law has no?+ to lay to 8 *>ge1 ) respect to t :i* he 0 be=e accus$ (4 ,?us :5 a s9n]1 :o _h be5 *>g$ ) ! violation ( ! div9e law1 f\nd guilty be=e ,god1 & expos$ to a s5t5ce ( condemnation1 is fre$ f x1 !n he is said to be ju/ifi$2 :i* leads u to consid]1 ,,ii4 ,! privileges conta9$ 9 ju/ification2 :i* are =giv5ess ( s9 & a "r & title to et]nal life4 ,^! are suffici5tly di/+ui%$1 ?\gh nev] sep>at$2 s t :5 we f9d b "o ( !m m5tion$ 9 a p>ticul> scripture1 :i* treats on ?is subject1 ! o!r is n exclud$4 ,=giv5ess ( s9 is sometimes express$ 9 scripture1 by a n imput+ s92 & a "r to life1 includes 9 x our be+ made p>tak]s ( ! adoption ( *ildr51 & a "r to ! inh]itance prep>$ = !m4 ,! apo/le m5tions bo? ^! toge!r1 :5 he speaks ( our hav+ r$emption ?r\gh ! blood ( ,*ri/1 ev5 ! =giv5ess ( s9s2 & be+ made meet to be p>tak]s ( ! inh]itance ( ! sa9ts 9 light1 ,col4 i4 #ab1 #ad4 ,& else:]e he speaks ( ,*ri/'s r$eem+ !m t 7 "u ! law2 :i* includes ! =m] bran* ( ju/ification1 & ( _! receiv+ ! adoption ( *ildr51 :i* includes ! latt]4 ,& aga9 he consid]s a ju/ifi$ p]son z hav+ peace ) ,god1 :i* m especially respects p>don ( s91 & ( _! hav+ access to ! grace :]e9 !y /&1 & _! rejoic+ 9 hope ( ! glory ( ,god1 ,rom4 v4 #a1 #b4 :i* is :at we are to und]/& by1 or includes 9 x1 _! "r to life4 ,t ju/ification consi/s ( bo? ^! bran*es1 we ma9ta9 aga9/ ! ,papi/s1 :o suppose t x includes no?+ else b =giv5ess ( s91 :i* is f\nd$ on ! blood ( ,*ri/2 :]eas1 accord+ to !m1 our "r to life dep5ds on our int]nal qualifications1 or s9c]e ob$i5ce4 ,& besides ^!1 !re are "s ,prote/ant div9es1 :o suppose t x consi/s only 9 p>don ( s92 & ?is is ass]t$1 by !m1 ) diff]5t views2 "s d x z mo/ consi/5t ) ! doctr9e ( ju/ification by works1 :i* !y plead =2 :]eas1 o!rs d x z be+ mo/ agreeable to ano!r notion :i* !y advance1 namely1 t we are ju/ifi$ only by ,*ri/'s passive ob$i5ce2 :i* w be consid]$ "u a foll[+ head4 ,aga91 !re are o!rs1 ^: s5tim5ts ( ! doctr9e ( ju/ification are agreeable to scripture1 :o ma9ta91 t x includes bo? =giv5ess ( s9s1 & a "r to life2 b yet !y add1 t ! =m] is f\nd$ on ,*ri/'s passive ob$i5ce1 & ! latt] on 8 active3 :]eas1 we _c b ?9k1 t ! :ole ( ,*ri/'s ob$i5ce1 bo? active & passive1 is ! f\ndation ( ea* ( ^!2 :i* w also be consid]$1 :5 we come to speak conc]n+ ! procur+ cause ( our ju/ification4 ,all t we %all obs]ve at pres5t1 is1 t ^! two privileges are insep>ably connect$2 !re=e1 z no "o c h a "r to life1 b he ^: s9s are p>don$2 s no "o c obta9 =giv5ess ( s91 b he mu/1 z ! consequ5ce h]e(1 h a "r to life4 ,z by ! fall1 man fir/ became guilty1 & !n lo/ t "r to life :i* 0 promis$ 9 case he _h /ood2 s x is agreeable to ! div9e p]fections1 provid$ ! guilt be remov$1 t he %\ld be put 9 ! same /ate z ?\gh x _h n be5 contract$1 & consequ5tly1 t he %\ld n only h =giv5ess ( s9s1 b a "r to life4 ,=giv5ess ( s91 )\t a "r to et]nal life1 w\ld r5d] our ju/ification incomplete2 !re=e1 :5 any "o is p>don$ by an act ( grace1 he is put 9 possession ( t :i*1 by 8 rebellion1 he _h =feit$1 he is consid]$1 n only z releas$ out ( prison1 b z "o :o has ! privileges ( a subject1 su* z ^? :i* he _h be=e he committ$ ! crime4 ,)\t ?is he w\ld be l ,absalom1 :51 ^u ,joab's int]cession ) ,david1 ! guilt ( murd]1 :i* he _h contract$1 0 remitt$ s f>1 z t he _h lib]ty to return f ,ge%ur1 :i!r he 0 fl$3 nev]!less1 he reckons himself n fully dis*>g$ f ! guilt he _h contract$1 & concludes 8 return to ,j]usalem1 z x 71 an insignificant privilege2 unless1 by be+ admitt$ to see ! k+'s face1 & enjoy ! privileges :i* he 0 possess$ ( be=e1 he might be dealt ) z "o :o 0 tak5 into fav\r1 z well z =giv51 #b ,sam4 xiv4 #b4 :i* 0 accord+ly grant$4 ,?is leads u to consid] ^! two bran*es ( ju/ification 9 p>ticul>4 ,&1 #a4 ,=giv5ess ( s94 ,s9 is sometimes repres5t$ z conta9+ 9 x moral impurity1 z oppos$ to hol9ess ( he>t & life2 & accord+ly is said1 to defile a man1 ,matt4 xv4 #ai1 #bj4 & is set =? by sev]al metaphorical expressions 9 scripture1 :i* t5d to beget an abhorr5ce ( x z ( ?+s impure2 9 :i* s5se x is remov$ 9 sanctification r1 ?an 9 ju/ification2 n b t div9es sometimes speak ( ,*ri/'s r$eem+ u f ! fil? & dom9ion ( s91 & our deliv]ance f x 9 ju/ification3 b ^! are to be und]/ood z r5d]+ u guilty2 inasmu* z all moral pollutions are crim9al1 z contr>y to ! law ( ,god2 o!rwise our deliv]ance f !m w\ld n be a bran* ( ju/ification2 & !re=e1 9 speak+ to ?is head1 we %all consid] s9 z t :i* r5d]s m5 guilty be=e ,god1 & s %ew :at we are to und]/& by guilt4 ,?is supposes a p]son to be "u a law1 & to h violat$ x2 accord+ly s9 is describ$ z ! transgression ( ! law1 #a ,john iii4 #d4 ,! law ( ,god1 9 common ) all o!r laws1 is prim>ily design$ to be ! rule ( ob$i5ce2 & 9 ord] !reunto1 x is a decl>ation ( ! div9e w1 :i*1 z creatures & subjects1 we are "u a natural obligation to comply )2 & ,god1 z a ,god ( inf9ite hol9ess & sov]eignty1 _c b signify 8 displeasure 9 case ( disob$i5ce2 & !re=e he has annex$ a ?reat5+ to 8 law1 or pa/ a condemn+ s5t5ce1 z t :i* is due = e transgression3 ?is div9es sometimes call ! sanction ( ! law1 or a f5ce1 ) :i* x is gu>d$1 t s1 ?r\gh ! corruption ( our nature1 we may n conclude1 t we may rebel aga9/ him ) impunity3 ?is ! scripture /yles1 ,! curse ( ! law1 ,gal4 iii4 #aj4 ,s t guilt is a liabl5ess to ! curse or condemn+ s5t5ce ( ! law1 = our violation ( x3 ?is is sometimes call$ a debt ( puni%m5t1 :i* we owe to ! ju/ice ( ,god1 = n pay+ t debt ( ob$i5ce :i* 0 due f u to 8 law4 ,?us1 :5 our ,savi\r advises u to pray1 t our s9s may be =giv52 he expresses x by =giv+ u our debts1 ,luke xi4 #d4 ,matt4 vi4 #ab4 s t =giv5ess1 z x is a free+ u f guilt1 dis*>ges u f ! guilt ( puni%m5t :i* we 7 liable to4 ,!re is a tw(old debt :i* man owes to ,god2 "o he owes to him z a creature "u a law2 ?is is t debt ( ob$i5ce1 :i* he _c be dis*>g$ f2 & !re=e1 a ju/ifi$ p]son is1 9 ?is s5se1 z mu* a debtor z any o!r4 ,!re is also a debt :i* man contracts z a crim9al1 :]eby he is liable to suff] puni%m5t2 ?is alone is remov$ 9 ju/ification4 ,moreov]1 we mu/ c>efully di/+ui% betwe5 ! dem]it ( s91 or its des]t ( puni%m5t2 & ! s9n]'s obligation to suff] puni%m5t = x4 ,! =m] ( ^! is insep>able f s91 & n remov$1 or1 9 ! lea/ less5$1 by p>don+ m]cy2 = s9 is no less ! object ( ! div9e dete/ation2 nor is its intr9sic evil1 or dem]it1 abat$ by its be+ =giv52 & !re=e1 a ju/ifi$ p]son1 rema9+ /ill a s9n]1 z transgress+ ! law ( ,god1 has z mu* reason to condemn himself1 9 ?is respect1 z ?\gh he _h n be5 =giv54 ,! ,psalmi/ speak+ conc]n+ a p]son t is actually =giv5 or ju/ifi$1 says1 not)/&+1 t if ?\ ,"l1 %\ld/ m>k iniquities1 ,o ,"l1 :o %all /&8 ,psal4 cxxx4 #c4 ,he 01 at ! same "t1 9 a ju/ifi$ /ate2 b yet he concludes1 t !re is a dem]it ( puni%m5t 9 e s9 t he committ$2 ?\gh1 :5 x is p>don$1 ! obligation to suff] puni%m5t is tak5 away3#bi & !re=e1 ! apo/le speak+ ( su*1 says1 ,!re is no condemnation to !m1 ,rom4 viii4 #a4 ,we mu/ f>!r di/+ui% betwe5 our hav+ matt] ( condemnation 9 u2 ?is a ju/ifi$ p]son has2 & !re be+ no condemnation to u2 t is1 ! imm$iate result ( be+ p>don$4 ,!re are sev]al expressions 9 scripture1 :]eby =giv5ess is set =?1 namely1 ,god's cov]+ s93 ?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,bless$ is he ^: transgression is =giv51 ^: s9 is cov]$1 ,psal4 xxxii4 #a4 or1 8 hid+ 8 face f x1 & blott+ x out2 or1 :5 x is s\ght =1 ,psal4 li4 #i4 its n be+ f\nd1 ,j]4 l4 #bj4 &1 ca/+ our s9s into ! dep?s ( ! sea1 ,micah vii4 #ai4 ,& else:]e x is said1 ,t :5 ,god _h p>don$ ! s9s ( 8 p1 he did n behold iniquity 9 ,jacob1 nor see p]v]s5ess 9 ,israel1 ,numb1 xxiii4 #ba4 :i* am\nts to ! same ?+ z ! =ego+ expressions ( its be+ cov]$1 hid1 blott$ out1 c4 ,i am s5sible !re h be5 _m conte/s ab\t ! s5se ( ?is scripture2 :i* might1 )\t mu* difficulty1 h be5 compromis$1 _h ! cont5d+ p>ties be5 desir\s to "k ea* o!rs s5se1 )\t prejudice or p>tiality4 ,x is n to be ?\ght1 t :5 ,god =gives s91 he does n "k1 or suppose t ! p]son =giv51 _h1 be=e ?is1 contract$ guilt by s9s committ$2 = )\t ?is1 he c\ld n be ! object ( =giv5ess4 ,:5 ,god is said n to look ^u1 or hide 8 face f _! s9s1 x is n to be suppos$1 t he kn[s n :at !y h done1 or :at iniquities !y daily commit aga9/ him2 = t w\ld be subv]sive ( 8 omnisci5ce3 & :5 he is said n to m>k our iniquities1 we are n to und]/& x1 z ?\gh he did n look ^u ! s9s we commit1 ?\gh 9 a ju/ifi$ /ate1 ) abhorr5ce2 = ! s9n] may be p>don$1 & yet ! crime =giv5 be dete/$4 ,b ,god's n see+ s9 9 8 p1 is to be tak5 9 a =5sic s5se2 & accord+ly1 :5 an atonem5t is made = s91 & ! guilt !re( tak5 away1 ! crim9al1 9 ! eye ( ! law1 is z ?\gh he _h n s9n$2 he is z fully dis*>g$ f ! indictm5t1 t 0 br\ght 9 aga9/ him1 z ?\gh he _h be5 innoc5t1 n liable to any *>ge f\nd$ ^u x2 & !re=e ! apo/le says1 ,:o %all lay any ?+ to ! *>ge ( ,god's elect8 ,x is ,god t ju/ifie?1 ,rom4 viii4 #cc4 & x is ! same1 z = ,god n to ent] into judgm5t1 z ! ,psalmi/ else:]e expresses x2 or to puni% u less ?an our iniquities h des]v$1 ,psal4 cxliii4 #b4 ,9 ?is s5se ! indictm5t t 0 br\ght aga9/ him1 is cancell$1 ! s5t5ce rev]s$1 & prosecution /opp$2 s t :atev] evils are endur$ z ! consequ5ce ( s91 or ) a design to humble him = x1 z br++ s9 to 8 remembrance1 ) all its aggravat+ circum/ances1 he is1 nev]!less1 enc\rag$ to hope1 t ^! are n inflict$ 9 a judicial way1 by ! v9dictive ju/ice ( ,god dem&+ satisfaction2 b to display & set =? ! hol9ess ( 8 nature1 z inf9itely opposite to all s91 & ! disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce agreeably !reunto2 & t ) a design to br+ him to rep5tance = x4 ,&1 t ?is privilege may appe> to be mo/ conducive to our happ9ess & com=t1 let x be consid]$2 t :]ev] ,god =gives s91 he =gives all s91 cancels e debt t r5d]$ him liable to puni%m5t1 o!rwise our condition w\ld be v mis]able1 & our salvation impossible2 our condition w\ld be l t ( a p]son :o has sev]al indictm5ts br\ght 9 aga9/ him1 e "o ( :i* conta9 an intimation t 8 life is =feit$2 x w\ld avail him v little = "o indictm5t to be sup]s$$1 & ! s5t5ce due to him = ! o!rs1 execut$3 ?us ! apo/le speaks ( ! free gift1 be+ ( _m1 t is1 ( ! multitude ( our (f5ces unto ju/ification1 ,rom4 v4 #af4 ,& else:]e he speaks ( ,god's =giv+ 8 p all trespasses1 ,col4 ii4 #ac4 ,& z he =gives all pa/ s9s1 s he gives !m gr\nd to conclude1 t iniquity %all n be _! ru92 & !re=e1 ! same grace t n[ ab\nds t[>ds !m h]e91 toge!r ) ! virtue ( ! atonem5t made = s91 %all prev5t future crimes be+ *>g$ ^u !m to _! condemnation4 ,?us conc]n+ =giv5ess ( s94 #b4 ,! o!r privilege1 :i* !y :o are ju/ifi$ are made p>tak]s (1 is ! acceptation ( _! p]sons1 z righte\s 9 ! sight ( ,god3 ?us !y are said to be made accept$ 9 ! ,belov$1 ,eph4 i4 #f4 & z _! p]sons are accept$1 s are _! p]=mances1 not)/&+ ! _m defects t adh]e to !m4 ,?us ,god is said to h _h respect unto ,abel1 & to 8 (f]+1 ,g54 iv4 #d4 ,&1 toge!r ) ?is1 !y h a "r & title to et]nal life2 :i* is t inh]itance :i* ,*ri/ has pur*as$ =1 & ,god1 9 8 cov5ant ( grace1 has promis$ to !m4 ,?is is a v compreh5sive bless+2 = x conta9s 9 x a "r to all ^? great & preci\s promises1 :i* ,god has made1 respect+ _! happ9ess bo? "h & h]eaft]4 ,b s9ce we %all h occasion to insi/ on ?is 9 a foll[+ answ]1 "u ! head ( adoption1 :i* "s div9es1 n )\t good reason1 conclude to be a bran* ( ju/ification1 or1 at lea/1 to conta9 9 x ^? positive privileges1 :i* !y1 :o are ju/ifi$1 p>take (1 ei!r "h ( h]eaft]1 we %all proce$ to consid]1 ,,iii4 ,:at is ! f\ndation ( our ju/ification2 & t mu/ be ei!r "s righte\sness wr\ght out by u2 or = u4 ,s9ce ju/ification is a p]son's be+ made righte\s1 z ! apo/le /yles x1 ,rom4 v4 #bi4 we mu/ consid] :at we are to und]/& h]eby2 & accord+ly a p]son is said to be righte\s :o nev] violat$ ! law ( ,god1 nor expos$ himself to ! condemn+ s5t5ce !re(3 9 ?is respect man1 :ile 9 a /ate ( innoc5cy1 0 righte\s2 8 p]fect ob$i5ce 0 ! righte\sness :i*1 accord+ to ! t5or ( ! cov5ant he 0 "u1 gave him a "r to et]nal life2 especially x w\ld h done s1 _h x be5 p]si/$ 91 till he 0 possess$ ( t life2 b su* a righte\sness z ?is1 _c be ! f\ndation ( our ju/ification1 z ! apo/le says1 ,by ! works ( ! law %all no fle% be ju/ifi$1 ,gal4 ii4 #af4 ,!re=e1 ! righte\sness we are n[ speak+ (1 mu/ be some?+ wr\ght out = u1 by "o :o /ood 9 our room & /ead1 & 0 able to pay t debt ( ob$i5ce1 & endure ^? suff]+s t 7 due = s91 :i* ! law ( ,god might h exact$ ( u1 & insi/$ on ! paym5t (1 9 our own p]sons1 :i*1 :5 paid by ,*ri/ = u1 is t1 7z w be consid]$ "u a foll[+ head17 :i* we g5]ally call ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 or :at he did & suff]$ 9 our /ead1 9 con=mity to ! law ( ,god2 :]eby its hon\r 0 secur$ & v9dicat$1 & ju/ice satisfi$2 s t ,god h]eby appe>s to be1 z ! apo/le says1 ,j1 & ! ju/ifi] ( him :i* believe? 9 ,jesus1 ,rom4 iii4 #bf4cj ,,iv4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! utt] inability ( fall5 man to p]=m any righte\sness t c be ! matt] ( 8 ju/ification 9 ! sight ( ,god2 :]eby x w appe>1 z x is obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 t we are n acc\nt$ righte\s 9 8 sight1 = any ?+ wr\ght 9 u1 or done by u4 ,t we _c be ju/ifi$ by suff]+ ! puni%m5t t 0 due = s91 appe>s f ! inf9ite evil !re(2 & ! et]nal duration ( ! puni%m5t t x des]ves2 z our ,savi\r obs]ves 9 ! p>able conc]n+ ! debtor1 :o did n agree ) 8 adv]s>y :ile 9 ! way1 b 0 deliv]$ to ! (fic]1 & ca/ into prison2 f :5ce he 0 n to come out till he _h paid ! utt]mo/ f>?+1 ,matt4 v4 #be1 #bf4 t is to say1 he %all nev] be dis*>g$4 ,a crim9al :o is s5t5c$ to endure "s puni%m5ts %ort ( dea?1 or :i* are to cont9ue b = a t]m ( ye>s1 :5 he has suff]$ !m1 is1 ^u ! acc\nt h]e(1 dis*>g$1 or ju/ifi$3 b x is f> o!rwise ) man1 :5 fall5 into ! h&s ( ! v9dictive ju/ice ( ,god2 !re=e ! ,psalmi/ says1 ent] n into judgm5t ) ?y s]vant1 or d n puni% me accord+ to ! dem]it ( s92 = 9 ?y sight %all no fle% liv+ be ju/ifi$4 ,nei!r c any "o be ju/ifi$ by p]=m+ active ob$i5ce to ! law ( ,god2 = no?+ is suffici5t to answ] t end1 b :at is p]fect 9 all respects2 x mu/ be s9less ob$i5ce1 & t n only z to :at conc]ns ! "t to come1 b z respect+ ! "t pa/2 & t is impossible1 f ! nature ( ! ?+1 to be said ( a s9n]2 = x implies a contradiction 9 t]ms4 ,?is f>!r appe>s f ! hol9ess ( ,god1 :i* _c b dete/ ! lea/ defect2 & !re=e w n deal ) a s9ful creature1 z ?\gh he _h be5 innoc5t3 & z = s9s t are pa/1 !y r5d] u equally liable to a debt ( puni%m5t1 ) ^? :i* are committ$ at pres5t1 or %all be h]eaft]1 9 ! sight ( ,god4 ,moreov]1 ! hon\r ( ! law _c be secur$1 unless x be p]fectly fulfill$2 :i* _c be done if !re be any defect ( ob$i5ce4 ,z = ^? works :i* are done by u1 )\t ! assi/ance ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 ^! proce$ f a wrong pr9ciple1 & h _m o!r blemi%es att5d+ !m1 ^u ! acc\nt :]e(1 !y h only a p>tial goodness2 & = t reason ,augu/9e gives !m no bett] a "* ?an %9+ s9s#ca3 b :atev] t]ms we give !m1 !y are c]ta9ly v f> f com+ up to a con=mity to ! div9e law4 ,& z = ^? good works :i* are said to be wr\ght 9 u1 & are ! effect ( ! p[] & grace ( ,god1 & ! consequ5ce ( our be+ reg5]at$ & conv]t$1 ^! fall f> %ort ( p]fection2 !re is a great deal ( s9 att5d+ !m1 :i*1 if ,god %\ld m>k1 none c\ld /&4 ,?is is express$ by ,job1 9 a v humble mann]2 ,h[ %\ld man be j ) ,god8 if he w cont5d ) him1 he _c answ] him "o ( a ?\s&4 ,&1 if ,i wa% myself ) sn[ wat]1 & make my h&s nev] s clean1 yet %alt ?\ plunge me 9 ! dit*1 & m9e own clo!s %all abhor me3 = he is n a man z ,i am1 t ,i %\ld answ] him1 & we %\ld come toge!r 9 judgm5t1 ,job ix4 #b1 #c1 #cj-cb4 :5 ,god is said to "w 9 u t :i* is well pleas+ 9 8 sight1 ,heb4 xiii4 #ba4 we are n to und]/&1 t ! grace :i* he works 9 u1 r5d]s u accept$ 9 8 sight1 9 a =5sic s5se1 or1 t x ju/ifies u2 = 9 ?is respect we are only made accept$ 9 ! ,belov$1 t is1 9 ,*ri/1 ,eph4 i4 #c4 ,moreov]1 z :at is wr\ght 9 u1 has _m defects att5d+ x2 s x is n f ourselves1 & !re=e _c be accept$ z a paym5t ( t debt ( ob$i5ce :i* we owe to ! ju/ice ( ,god2 & consequ5tly we _c be ju/ifi$ !reby4 ,"s1 inde$1 make ! t]ms ( acceptance1 or ju/ification 9 ! sight ( ,god1 s v l[1 z ?\gh no?+ 7 dem&$ ( u b our s9c]e endeav\rs to yield ob$i5ce1 :atev] imp]fections x be *>geable )4 ,& o!rs pret5d1 t our confess+ our s9s w be conducive h]eunto2 & ass]t1 t our te>s are suffici5t to wa% away ! guilt ( s94 ,! ,papi/s add1 t "s p5ances1 ( acts ( self-d5ial1 w satisfy 8 ju/ice1 & procure a p>don = u2 yea1 !y g f>!r ?an ?is1 & ma9ta91 t p]sons may p]=m works ( sup]]ogation1 or pay m ?an ! debt t is ow+ f !m1 or ?an :at ! law ( ,god requires1 & !reby n only satisfy 8 ju/ice1 b r5d] him a debtor to !m2 & putt+ !m into a capacity ( transf]r+ ^! arre>s ( debt1 to ^? t /& 9 ne$ ( !m1 & !reby lay an obligation on !m1 9 gratitude1 to pay !m hon\rs next to div9e4 ,su* absurdities d m5 run into1 :o plead = human satisfactions1 & ! m]it ( good works1 z ! matt] ( our ju/ification3 &1 inde$1 !re is no?+ c t5d m to depreciate ,*ri/'s satisfaction1 on ! "o h&1 & /upify ! consci5ce on ! o!r2 & !re=e1 x is s f> f be+ an exp$i5t = ju/ification1 t x is de/ructive to ! s\ls ( m54 ,z = our s9c]e endeav\rs1 or imp]fect ob$i5ce1 ^! _c be plac$ by ! ju/ice ( ,god1 9 ! room ( p]fect2 = t is contr>y to ! nature ( ju/ice3 ,we _c suppose1 t he :o pays a pepp]-corn1 or a few mites1 in/ead ( a l>ge sum1 really pays ! debt t 0 due f him2 ju/ice _c acc\nt ?is to be a paym5t2 !re=e1 a dis*>ge f condemnation1 ^u ^! t]ms1 _c be /yl$ a ju/ification4 ,& if x be said t x is e/eem$ s by an act ( grace3 ?is is to advance ! glory ( "o div9e p]fection1 &1 at ! same "t1 detract f t ( ano!r2 no?+ !re=e c be our righte\sness1 b t :i* ! ju/ice ( ,god may1 9 hon\r1 accept ( = our ju/ification3 & our own righte\sness is s small & inconsid]able a ?+1 t x is a di%on\r = him to accept ( x 9 ?is respect2 & !re=e we _c be ju/ifi$ by works done by u1 or wr\ght 9 u4 ,?is w f>!r appe>1 if we consid] ! prop]ties ( ?is righte\sness2 & 9 p>ticul>1 t x mu/ n only be p]fect1 & !re=e1 su* z a s9ful creature _c p]=m2 b x mu/ also be ( inf9ite value1 o!rwise x c\ld n give satisfaction to ! inf9ite ju/ice ( ,god2 & consequ5tly _c be p]=m$ by any o!r ?an a div9e p]son4 ,& x mu/ also be> "s resemblance to t debt :i* 0 due f u1 inasmu* z x 0 design$ to satisfy = ! debt :i* he _h contract$2 & !re=e mu/ be p]=m$ by "o :o is really man4 ,b ?is hav+ be5 insi/$ on else:]e1 "u ! head ( ,*ri/'s ,prie/ly (fice#cb1 we %all n f>!r enl>ge on x2 b proce$ to consid]1 ,v4 ,t our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ has wr\ght out ?is righte\sness = u1 z our ,surety1 by p]=m+ active & passive ob$i5ce2 :i* is imput$ to u = our ju/ification4 ,we h be=e consid]$ t x is impossible t su* a righte\sness1 z is suffici5t to be ! matt] ( our ju/ification1 %\ld be wr\ght out by u 9 our own p]sons2 x !re=e foll[s2 t x mu/ be wr\ght out = u1 by "o :o be>s ! "* ( a surety1 & p]=ms e ?+ t is necess>y to our ju/ification2 su* an "o is our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,9 consid]+ ?is head1 we mu/1 #a4 ,%ew :at we are to und]/& by a surety1 s9ce x is ! righte\sness ( ,*ri/1 "u ?is relation to u1 :i* is ! matt] ( our ju/ification4 ,a surety is "o :o submits to be *>g$ )1 & und]takes to pay a debt contract$ by ano!r1 to ! end t ! debtor may h]eby be dis*>g$3 ?us ! apo/le ,paul engages to be surety to ,philemon1 = ,onesimus1 :o _h fl$ f him1 :om he _h wrong$ or injur$1 & 0 h]eby indebt$ to him2 conc]n+ :om1 he says1 ,if he ha? wrong$ !e1 or owe? !e ought1 put t on m9e acc\nt2 ,i1 ,paul1 h writt5 x ) m9e own h&1 ,i w repay x1 ,philem4 v]4 #ah4 ,& else:]e1 we read ( ,judah's ov]ture to be surety = 8 bro!r ,b5jam91 t he %\ld return to 8 fa!r1 z a motive to induce him to give 8 cons5t t he %\ld g ) him into ,egypt3 ,i w be surety = him2 ( my h& %alt ?\ require him3 if ,i br+ him n unto !e1 & set him be=e !e1 !n let me be> ! blame = ev]1 ,g54 xliii4 #i4 ,?is is s commonly kn[n 9 civil transactions ( ! l nature1 betwe5 man & man1 t x ne$s no f>!r explication2 h[ev]1 x may be obs]v$1 7#a47 ,t a p]son's becom+ surety = ano!r1 mu/ be a free & volunt>y act3 = to =ce any "o to b9d himself to pay a debt1 :i* he has n contract$1 is z mu* an act ( inju/ice1 z x is 9 any o!r in/ance to exact a debt :]e x is n due4 7#b47 ,he t engages to be surety = ano!r mu/ be 9 a capacity to pay ! debt1 o!rwise he is unju/ to ! cr$itor1 z well z br+s ru9 ^u himself3 !re=e x is said1 ,be n ?\ "o ( !m t /rike h&s1 or ( !m t are sureties = debts1 if ?\ ha/ no?+ to pay2 :y %\ld he take away ! b$ f "u !e8 ,prov4 xxiii4 #bf1 #bg4 7#c47 ,he :o engages to be surety = ano!r1 is suppos$ n to h contract$ ! debt himself2 & !re=e ! cr$itor mu/ h no dem&s ^u him1 z be+ involv$ toge!r ) ! debtor1 & s becom+ engag$ antec$5t to 8 be+ surety3 nev]!less1 he is deem$1 9 ! eye ( ! law1 consequ5t !reunto1 to /& 9 ! debtor's room1 & to be *>g$ ) 8 debt1 & equally oblig$ to ! paym5t !re(1 z ?\gh he _h contract$ x1 especially if ! cr$itor be resolv$ to exact ! paym5t ( him1 r ?an ( ! orig9al debtor#cc4 7#d47 ,z debts are ( diff]5t k9ds1 s ! obligation ( a surety agreeably !reunto admits ( diff]5t circum/ances3 ?us !re are pecuni>y debts result+ f ^? deal+s or contracts :i* pass betwe5 man & man 9 civil affairs2 & !re are debts ( s]vice or ob$i5ce2 z also debts ( puni%m5t1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 = crimes committ$2 9 all :i* cases1 z ! nature ( ! debt diff]s1 s !re are "s ?+s peculi> 9 ! nature ( surety%ip = x4 ,9 pecuni>y debts ! cr$itor is oblig$ to accept ( paym5t at ! h& ( any "o1 :o at ! reque/ ( ! debtor is will+ to dis*>ge ! debt :i* he has contract$1 especially1 if :at he pays be 8 own2 b 9 debts ( s]vice or puni%m5t1 :5 ! surety (f]s himself to p]=m ( suff] :at 0 due f ano!r1 ! cr$itor is at 8 lib]ty to accept (1 or refuse satisfaction f him1 b might insi/ on ! paym5t ( ! debt by him 9 8 own p]son1 f :om x 0 due4 #b4 ,*ri/ 0 su* a surety = u1 or sub/itut$ 9 our room1 ) a design to pay ! debt :i* 0 due to ! ju/ice ( ,god f u4 ,"h1 t we may assume ! ideas ( a surety b n[-m5tion$1 & apply !m to ,*ri/1 z our surety1 let x be consid]$2 7#a47 ,t :at he did & suff]$ = u 0 free & volunt>y2 ?is appe>s f 8 read9ess to engage !re91 express$ by 8 say+1 ,lo1 ,i come to d ?y w1 ,heb4 x4 #i4 ,& !re=e :atev] he suff]$ = u did n inf] ! lea/ inju/ice 9 ,god t inflict$ x#cd4 7#b47 ,he 0 able to pay ! debt1 s t !re 0 n ! lea/ injury (f]$ to ! ju/ice ( ,god by 8 und]tak+4 ,?is is evid5t1 f 8 be+ ,god inc>nate2 & !re=e 9 "o nature he 0 able to d & suff] :atev] 0 dem&$ ( u1 & 9 ! o!r nature to add an inf9ite value to :at he p]=m$ !re94 7#c47 ,he 0 n r5d]$ incapable ( pay+ our debt1 or answ]+ = ! guilt :i* we _h contract$ by any debt ( 8 own1 :i* involv$ him 9 ! same guilt1 & r5d]$ him liable to ! same puni%m5t ) u1 z is evid5t f :at ! prophet says conc]n+ him1 :o speaks ( him1 z *>g$ ) our guilt1 ?\gh he _h done no viol5ce1 nei!r 0 any deceit f\nd 9 8 m\?1 ,isa4 liii4 #i4 ,t :i* ! prophet calls do+ no viol5ce1 ! apo/le ,pet] ref]r+ to1 & expla9+ x1 /yles do+1 or committ+ no s9 ( any k9d4 ,he 0 n involv$ 9 ! guilt ( ,adam's s91 :i* w\ld h r5d]$ him incapable ( be+ a surety to pay t debt = u2 nei!r _h he ! lea/ degree ( ! corruption ( nature1 be+ conceiv$ 9 an extraord9>y way1 & sanctifi$ f ! womb#ce4 ,nor did he ev] commit actual s91 = he 0 holy1 h>mless1 undefil$1 & sep>ate f s9n]s4 7#d47 ,ano!r ?+ obs]v$ 9 ! "* ( a surety1 :i* is v agreeable to ,*ri/1 is2 t :at he engag$ to pay 0 8 own1 or at 8 own disposal1 he did n (f] any injury to ju/ice1 by pay+ a debt t 0 be=e due to x1 or by p]=m+ any s]vice :i* he _h no w>rant to d4 ,x is true1 he gave 8 life a ransom1 b consid] him z a div9e ,p]son1 & he _h an und\bt$ "r to dispose or (1 lay d[n t life :i* he _h z man4 ,did he cons5t1 9 ! et]nal transaction betwe5 ! ,fa!r & him1 to be inc>nate1 & 9 our nature to p]=m ! "w ( a ,surety8 ?is 0 an act ( 8 sov]eign w2 & !re=e :atev] he paid z a ransom = u1 01 9 ! highe/ s5se1 8 own4 ,! case 0 n ! same z ?\gh "o man %\ld (f] to lay d[n 8 life = ano!r1 :o has no p[] to dispose ( 8 life at pleasure4 ,we are n lords ( our own lives2 z we d n come into ! _w by our own wills1 we are n to g out ( x :5 we please2 b ,*ri/ 0 z ,god1 if ,i may s express myself1 "l ( himself1 ( all t he did & suff]$ z man2 by :i* ,i und]/& t he _h a "r z ,god to cons5t or det]m9e to d1 & suff] :atev] he did & suff]$ z man2 !re=e ! debt :i* he paid 9 ! human nature 0 8 own4 7#e47 ,z x has be5 be=e obs]v$1 t 9 "s cases he t is will+ to sub/itute himself z a surety 9 ! room ( ! debtor1 mu/ be accept$1 & approv$ by him to :om x 0 due2 & 9 ?is respect our ,savi\r's sub/itution z our surety 9 our room1 _h a sanction f ,god ! ,fa!r2 :o gave _m und5iable evid5ces t :at he did & suff]$ = u1 0 accept$ by him z really z ?\gh x _h be5 done by u 9 our own p]sons1 :i*1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 might h be5 refus$ by him1 x be+ ! paym5t ( a debt ( ob$i5ce & suff]+s4 ,n[ t ,god ! ,fa!r te/ifi$ 8 acceptance ( ,*ri/ z our surety1 appe>s1 #a4 ,f 8 well-pleas$ness ) him1 bo? be=e & aft] 8 inc>nation2 be=e he came into ! _w1 ,god seems to speak ) pleasure 9 ! =e-?\ght ( :at he w\ld be1 & d1 z ,m$iator1 :5 he says1 ,behold my s]vant :om ,i uphold1 m9e elect1 9 :om my s\l delighte?1 ,isa4 xlii4 #a4 ,& he is also said to be well pleas$ = 8 righte\sness sake1 v]4 #ba4 or 9 8 det]m9+ be=e h& t he %\ld1 z ,m$iator1 br+ 9 t righte\sness :i* w\ld t5d to magnify ! law1 & make x hon\rable4 ,moreov]1 8 hav+ ano9t$ him by a previ\s designation to ?is "w1 z ! prophet intimates1 speak+ ( him be=e 8 inc>nation1 ,isa4 lxi4 #a1 #b4 is c]ta9ly an evid5ce ( 8 be+ approv$ to be our surety4 ,& :5 he 0 inc>nate1 ,god approv$ ( him1 :5 engag$ 9 ! "w :i* he came into ! _w ab\t3 ?us1 :5 he 0 solemnly set ap>t1 by baptism to ! dis*>ge ( 8 public m9i/ry1 we read ( a voice f heav51 say+1 ,?is is my belov$ ,son1 9 :om ,i am well pleas$1 ,matt4 iii4 #ag4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t !re 0 ! mo/ und5iable pro( ( ,god's well pleas$ness ) him1 z hav+ accompli%$ ?is "w1 :5 he rais$ him f ! dead1 & set him at 8 own "r h&1 9 heav5ly places4 #b4 ,?is may be f>!r argu$ f 8 ju/ify+ & sav+ ^? = :om he und]took to be a surety1 be=e ! debt 0 actually paid2 & 8 apply+ ! same bless+s to 8 p1 s9ce ! "w ( r$emption 0 f9i%$4 ,! application ( :at ,*ri/ und]took to pur*ase1 is an evid5ce ( ! acceptabl5ess ( ! price4 ,& ?is may be consid]$1 ei!r z respect+ ^? t 7 sav$ be=e 8 inc>nation & dea?2 or ^? :o are1 f t "t1 9 all succe$+ ages1 made p>tak]s ( ! sav+ b5efits procur$ !reby4 ,be=e ! actual accompli%m5t ( :at he und]took to d & suff]1 z our surety1 ,god ! ,fa!r tru/$ him1 &1 by virtue ( 8 promis+ to pay ! debt1 dis*>g$ ! ,old ,te/am5t sa9ts f condemnation1 z effectually z ?\gh x _h be5 actually paid4 ,!re are "s cases 9 :i* a surety's und]tak+ to pay a debt1 is reckon$ equival5t to ! actual paym5t ( x2 namely1 :5 x is impossible t he %\ld make a failure 9 ! paym5t !re(1 ei!r ?\gh mutability1 or a fickelness ( temp]1 induc+ him to *ange 8 purpose2 or f unfai?fulness1 :i* might r5d] him reg>dless ( 8 engagem5t to pay x3 or f "s *ange 9 8 circum/ances :]eby1 ?\gh he once 0 able to pay x1 he aft]w>ds becomes unable3 ,i say1 if none ( ^! ?+s c take place1 & especially1 if ! cr$itor1 by n dem&+ pres5t paym5t1 receives "s advantage1 :i* is an argum5t t he does n /& 9 ne$ !re(3 9 ^! cases ! promise to pay a debt is equival5t to ! paym5t ( x4 ,n[ ^! ?+s may well be appli$ to ,*ri/'s und]tak+ to pay our debt3 x 0 impossible t he %\ld fail 9 ! accompli%m5t ( :at he _h und]tak52 or *ange 8 purpose1 & s1 ?\gh he design$ to d x1 ent] into o!r measures2 or1 ?\gh he _h promis$ to d x1 be unfai?ful 9 ! accompli%m5t !re(1 ^! ?+s be+ all inconsi/5t ) ! "* ( 8 p]son :o und]took x2 &1 ?\gh he suff]$ = u 9 ! human nature1 x 0 8 div9e nature t und]took to d x !re91 :i* is inf9itely free f ! lea/ imputation ( weakness1 mutability1 or unfai?fulness3 &1 :]eas ! pres5t paym5t 0 n imm$iately dem&$1 nor design$ to be made till ! fulness ( "t 0 come1 8 =be>ance h]e( 0 comp5sat$ by t rev5ue ( glory :i* accru$ to ! div9e "n1 & t hon\r t r$\nd$ to ! ,m$iator1 by ! salvation ( ! elect1 be=e 8 inc>nation2 & ?is 0 c]ta9ly an und5iable evid5ce ( ,god's approv+ 8 und]tak+4 ,& s9ce ! "w ( r$emption has be5 complet$1 all ^? :o are1 or %all be br\ght to glory1 h1 9 !mselves1 a conv9c+ pro( ( ,god's be+ well pleas$ ) ,*ri/1 z sub/itut$ 9 _! room & /ead1 to pay ! debt t 0 due f !m to 8 ju/ice1 z ! f\ndation ( _! ju/ification4 ,f h5ce x pla9ly appe>s1 t ,*ri/ 0 sub/itut$ z a surety 9 our room & /ead1 to d t = u :i* 0 necess>y = our ju/ification2 & we h suffici5t gr\nd to conclude1 t he 0 s f scripture1 f :5ce alone x c be prov$1 x be+ a matt] ( pure revelation4 ,?us he is said1 9 express t]ms1 to h be5 made a surety ( a bett] te/am5t1 ,heb4 vii4 #bb4 & t z our surety1 he has paid t debt ( suff]+s :i* 0 due f u1 is evid5t1 9 t he is said to (f] himself a sacrifice = our s9s1 v]4 #bg4 & to h be5 once (f]$ to be> ! s9s ( _m1 *ap4 ix4 #bh4 & f 8 be+ holy1 h>mless1 undefil$1 & sep>ate f s9n]s1 ! apo/le argues1 t he _h no occasion to (f] a sacrifice = himself1 or t he _h no s9 ( 8 own to be *>g$ )1 !re=e1 h]e9 he bore or answ]$ = our s9s3 ?us ! apo/le ,pet] says1 ,he b>e our s9s 9 8 own body1 on ! tree1 by ^: /ripes we are heal$1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #bd4 ,& else:]e1 we read ( 8 be+ made s9 = u1 :o knew no s91 t we might be made ! righte\sness ( ,god 9 him1 #b ,cor4 v4 #ba4 t is1 he1 :o _h no guilt ( 8 own to answ] =1 submitt$ to be *>g$ ) our guilt1 to /& 9 our room & /ead1 & accord+ly to be made a sacrifice = s92 all ?is implies z mu* z 8 be+ made a surety = u4 ,b ?is hav+ be5 p>ticul>ly insi/$ on else:]e 9 speak+ conc]n+ ,*ri/'s satisfaction1 :i* c\ld n be expla9$ )\t tak+ occasion to m5tion 8 be+ sub/itut$ 9 ! room & /ead ( ^? = :om he paid a price ( r$emption2 &1 hav+ also consid]$ ! mean+ ( ^? scriptures t speak ( 8 be>+ our s9s1 we %all proce$ to consid]#cf1 #c4 ,:at ,*ri/ did1 pursuant to ?is "*1 namely1 z our surety1 z he paid all t debt :i* ! ju/ice ( ,god dem&$ f u1 :i* consi/$ 9 active & passive ob$i5ce4 ,!re 0 a debt ( active ob$i5ce dem&$ f man z a creature2 & ^u 8 failure ( pay+ x1 :5 he s9n$1 x became an out-/&+ debt1 due f u2 b su* z c\ld nev] be paid by u4 ,god det]m9es n to ju/ify any1 unless ?is out-/&+ debt be paid2 ,*ri/1 z our surety1 engages to take ! paym5t ( x on himself3 &1 :]eas ?is defect ( ob$i5ce1 toge!r ) all actual transgressions1 :i* proce$$ f ! corruption ( our nature1 r5d] u guilty or liable to ! /roke ( v9dictive ju/ice1 ,*ri/1 z our surety1 und]takes to be> t also3 ?is we g5]ally call ! imputation ( our s9 to ,*ri/1 ! plac+ our debt to 8 acc\nt1 & ! transf]r+ ! debt ( puni%m5t1 :i* 0 due f u to him1 ^u :i* acc\nt he is said to yield ob$i5ce1 & suff] 9 our room & /ead1 or to p]=m active & passive ob$i5ce = u2 :i* two ideas ! apo/le jo9s 9 "o expression1 :5 he says1 t he became ob$i5t unto dea?1 ,phil4 ii4 #h4 ,b ?is hav+ be5 be5 insi/$ on else:]e1 "u ! head ( ,*ri/'s satisfaction#cg1 :]e we %ew$1 n only t ,*ri/ p]=m$ active z well z passive ob$i5ce = u1 b endeav\r$ to answ] ! objections t are g5]ally br\ght aga9/ ,*ri/'s active ob$i5ce1 be+ "p ( t debt :i* he engag$ to pay = u2 we %all pass x by at pres5t4 ,b t :i* may f>!r be add$1 to prove t our s9 & guilt 7 imput$ to him1 may be argu$ f 8 be+ said to be made a curse = u1 9 ord] to 8 r$eem+ u f ! curse ( ! law1 ,gal4 iii4 #ac4 & also f 8 be+ made s9 = u1 t we might be made ! righte\sness ( ,god 9 him1 #b ,cor4 v4 #ba4 ,& also f o!r scriptures1 t speak ( him z suff]+1 ?\gh innoc5t2 puni%$ = s91 ?\gh he 0 at ! same "t ! ,lamb ( ,god1 )\t spot or blemi%2 dealt ) z guilty1 ?\gh he _h nev] contract$ any guilt1 & be+ made a sacrifice = s91 ?\gh s9less1 :i* c\ld n h be5 done consi/5tly ) ! ju/ice ( ,god1 _h n our s9s be5 plac$ to 8 acc\nt1 or imput$ to him4 ,x is inde$ a v difficult ?+ to conv9ce "s p]sons1 h[ ,*ri/ c\ld be *>g$ ) s91 or h s9 imput$ to him1 9 consi/5cy ) ! s9less purity ( 8 nature1 :i* "s ?9k to be no bett] ?an a contradiction1 ?\gh x be agreeable to ! scripture mode ( speak+1 viz4 ,he 0 made s9 = u1 & yet knew no s91 #b ,cor4 v4 #ba4 ,h[ev]1 :5 we speak ( s9's be+ imput$ to him1 we are f> f ins9uat+1 t he committ$ any acts ( s92 or1 t 8 human nature 01 9 ! lea/1 incl9$ to1 or defil$ !reby2 we *oose !re=e to use ! scripture phrase1 9 :i* he is said to h borne our s9s1 r ?an to say1 t he 0 a s9n]2 mu* less w\ld ,i give c\nt5ance to t expression :i* "s make use (1 t he 0 ! greate/ s9n] 9 ! _w2 s9ce ,i d n desire to apply a ^w to him1 :i* is (t5 tak5 9 a s5se n 9 ! lea/ applicable to ! holy ,jesus4 ,we _c be too cauti\s 9 our expressions1 le/ ! mo/ common s5se 9 :i* we und]/& ! greate/ s9n]1 :5 appli$ to m51 %\ld give any "o a wrong idea ( him1 z ?\gh he _h committ$1 or 7 defil$ ) s94 ,all t we ass]t is1 t he 0 *>g$ ) our s9s1 :5 he suff]$ = !m1 n ) hav+ committ$ !m2 b ) ! guilt ( !m1 :i*1 by 8 own cons5t1 0 imput$ to him2 o!rwise 8 suff]+s c\ld n h be5 a puni%m5t = s92 & if !y _h n be5 s1 our s9 c\ld n h be5 expiat$1 nor w\ld 8 suff]+s h be5 ! gr\nd ( our ju/ification4 ,?is leads u to consid]1 #d4 ,! ref]5ce t ,*ri/'s surety%ip-righte\sness has to our ju/ification4 ,?is is g5]ally /yl$ its be+ imput$2 :i* is a ^w v mu* us$ by ^? :o plead = ! scripture-s5se ( ! doctr9e ( ju/ification1 & z mu* oppos$ by !m t d5y x2 & we are oblig$ to def5d ! use ( x2 o!rwise ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 h[ glori\s soev] x be 9 itself1 w\ld n avail = our ju/ification4 ,"h x is necess>y = u to expla9 :at we mean by ! imputation ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness4 ,!re are "s :o oppose ?is doctr9e1 by call+ x a putative righte\sness1 ! %ad[ or appe>ance ( t :i* has 9 x no reality1 or our be+ acc\nt$ :at we are n1 :]eby a wrong judgm5t is pass$ on p]sons & ?+s4 ,h[ev]1 we are n to d5y x because x is ?us misrepres5t$1 & !reby unfairly oppos$3 x is c]ta91 t !re are su* words us$ 9 scripture1 & (t5 appli$ to ?is doctr9e1 :i*1 )\t any ambiguity or /ra9 on ! s5se !re(1 may be translat$1 to reckon1 to acc\nt1 or to place a ?+ done by ano!r to our acc\nt2 or1 z we express x1 to impute4#ch ,& t1 ei!r respects :at is done by u2 or some?+ done by ano!r = u4 ,! =m] ( ^! s5ses our adv]s>ies d n oppose2 z :5 x is said1 t ,ph9ehas execut$ judgm5t1 & x 0 c\nt$ unto him = righte\sness1 ,psal4 cvi4 #ca4 t is1 x 0 approv$ by ,god z a righte\s action2 :i* expression seems to obviate an objection t "s might make aga9/ x2 suppos+1 t ,ph9ehas h]e9 did t :i* m prop]ly belong$ to ! civil magi/rate2 or1 t ?is judicial act 9 him1 0 done )\t a =mal trial1 &1 x may be1 too ha/ily2 b ,god owns ! action1 &1 9 a way ( approbation1 places x to 8 acc\nt = righte\sness1 t x %\ld be reckon$ a righte\s action ?r\gh\t all g5]ations4 ,aga91 sometimes t :i* is done by a p]son1 is imput$ to him1 or *>g$ ^u him1 s t he mu/ answ] = x1 or suff] ! puni%m5t due to x3 ?us ,%imei says to ,david1 ,let n my ,"l impute iniquity unto me1 #b ,sam4 xix4 #ai4 t is1 d n *>ge t s91 :i* ,i committ$1 ^u me1 s z to put me to dea? = x1 :i* ?\ mighte/ ju/ly d4 ,& ,/eph5 prays1 ,"l1 lay n ?is s9 to _! *>ge1 ,acts vii4 #fj4 impute x n to !m1 or inflict n ! puni%m5t on !m t x des]ves4 ,no "o c d5y t :at is done by a p]son himself1 may be plac$ to 8 own acc\nt2 s t he may be rew>d$ or puni%$ = x2 or x may be approv$ or disapprov$3 b ?is is n ! s5se 9 :i* we und]/& x :5 speak+ conc]n+ ! imputation ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness to u2 = ?is supposes t :i* is done by ano!r1 to be plac$ to our acc\nt4 ,?is is ! ma9 ?+ :i* is d5i$ by ^? :o h o!r s5tim5ts ( ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+2 &1 !y pret5d1 t = ,god to acc\nt ,*ri/'s righte\sness ours1 is to take a wrong e/imate ( ?+s1 to reckon t done by u :i* 0 n2 :i* is contr>y to ! wisdom ( ,god1 :o c1 by no means1 ent]ta9 any false ideas ( ?+s2 & if ! action be reckon$ ours1 !n ! "* ( ! p]son p]=m+ x1 mu/ also be appli$ to u2 :i* is to make u %>]s 9 ,*ri/'s ,m$iatorial (fice & glory4 ,b ?is is ! mo/ p]v]se s5se :i* c be put on words1 or a sett+ ?is doctr9e 9 su* a light z no "o takes x 91 :o pleads = x3 we d n suppose1 t ,god looks ^u man ) 8 all-see+ eye1 z hav+ done t :i* ,*ri/ did1 or to su/a9 ! "* :i* belongs to him 9 do+ x2 we are always reckon$1 by him1 z (f5d]s1 or contract+ guilt1 & unable to d any ?+ t c make an atonem5t = x4 ,!re=e1 :at int]e/ soev] we h 9 :at ,*ri/ did1 x is n reput$ our action2 b ,god's imput+ ,*ri/'s righte\sness to u1 is to be tak5 9 a =5sic s5se1 :i* is agreeable to ! idea ( a debt be+ paid by a surety3 x is n suppos$ t ! debtor paid ! debt :i* ! surety paid2 b yet x is plac$ to 8 acc\nt1 or imput$ to him z really z ?\gh he _h paid x himself4 ,?us :at ,*ri/ did & suff]$ 9 our room & /ead1 is z mu* plac$ to our acc\nt1 z ?\gh we _h done & suff]$ x ourselves2 s t by virtue h]e( we are dis*>g$ f condemnation4#ci ,?is is ! s5se 9 :i* we und]/& ! imputation ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness to u2 & x is agreeable to ! acc\nt we h !re( 9 scripture3 ?us we are said to be made ! righte\sness ( ,god 9 him1 #b ,cor4 v4 #ba4 ! ab/ract be+ put = ! concrete2 t is1 we are d5om9at$ & dealt ) z righte\s p]sons1 acquitt$ & dis*>g$ f condemnation 9 ! virtue ( :at 0 done by him1 :o is else:]e /yl$1 ,! ,"l our righte\sness2 & ! apo/le speaks ( 8 hav+ ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 ,phil4 iii4 #i4 t is1 hav+ x imput$ to him1 or hav+ an int]e/ 9 x1 or be+ dealt ) accord+ to ! t5or !re(2 9 ?is respect he opposes x to t righte\sness :i* 0 9 him1 z ! result ( 8 own p]=mances3 & else:]e ,*ri/ is said to be made ( ,god unto u righte\sness2 t is1 8 fulfill+ ! law is plac$ to our acc\nt2 & ! apo/le speaks ( ,*ri/'s be+ ! end ( ! law = righte\sness to e "o t believe?1 ,rom4 x4 #d4 :i* is ! same ) :at he ass]ts 9 o!r words else:]e conc]n+ ! righte\sness ( ! law's be+ fulfill$ 9 u1 *ap4 viii4 #c1 #d4 :o c\ld n be ju/ifi$ by our own ob$i5ce to x1 9 t x 0 weak ?r\gh ! fle%1 or by reason ( our fall5 /ate2 !re=e ,*ri/ did ?is = u2 & accord+ly ,god deals ) u z ?\gh we _h fulfill$ ! law 9 our own p]sons1 inasmu* z x 0 fulfill$ by him z our surety4 ,?is may f>!r be illu/rat$1 by :at we g5]ally und]/& by ,adam's s9 be+ imput$ to u1 z "o contr>y may illu/rate ano!r2 !re=e1 z s9 & dea? ent]$ into ! _w by ! (f5ce ( "o1 to wit1 ! fir/ ,adam1 9 :om all h s9n$2 s by ! righte\sness ( "o ! free gift1 ,rom4 v4 #ah4 t is1 et]nal life came ^u all m51 to wit1 ^? :o %all be sav$ unto ju/ification ( life2 & = ?is reason ! apo/le speaks ( ,adam z ! figure ( him t 0 to come1 v]4 #ad4 ,n[ z ,adam's s9 0 imput$ to u1 z our public head & repres5tative1 s t we are involv$ 9 ! guilt !re(1 or fall 9 him2 s ,*ri/'s righte\sness is imput$ to u1 z he 0 our public head & surety3 & accord+ly1 9 ! eye ( ! law1 t :i* 0 done by him1 0 ! same z ?\gh x _h be5 done by u2 & !re=e1 z ! effect & consequ5ce h]e(1 we are ju/ifi$ !reby4 ,?is is :at we call ,*ri/'s righte\sness be+ imput$ to u1 or plac$ to our acc\nt2 & x is v agreeable to ! common acceptation ( ! ^w1 9 deal+s betwe5 man & man4 ,:5 "o has contract$ a debt1 & desires t x may be plac$ to ! acc\nt ( 8 surety1 :o und]takes = ! paym5t ( x1 x is said to be imput$ to him2 & 8 dis*>ge h]eupon is z valid z ?\gh ! debtor has paid x 9 8 own p]son4 ,?is leads u1 ,,vi4 ,to consid] ju/ification z x is an act ( ,god's free grace1 :i* is p>ticul>ly insi/$ on 9 "o ( ! answ]s we are expla9+2 = ! und]/&+ ( :i*1 let x be obs]v$1 t we are n to suppose1 t :5 we are ju/ifi$ by an act ( grace1 ?is is oppos$ to our be+ ju/ifi$ ^u ! acc\nt ( a full satisfaction made by our surety to ! ju/ice ( ,god2 9 :i* respect we consid] our dis*>ge f condemnation1 z an act ( ju/ice4 ,! debtor is1 inde$1 behold5 to ! grace ( ,god = ?is privilege1 b ! surety t paid ! debt1 _h n ! lea/ abatem5t !re( made1 b 0 oblig$ to glorify ! ju/ice ( ,god to ! utmo/1 :i* accord+ly he did4 ,h[ev]1 !re are sev]al ?+s 9 :i* ! grace ( ,god is em95tly display$1 m p>ticul>ly1 #a4 ,9 t ,god %\ld be will+ to accept ( satisfaction f ! h&s ( our surety1 :i* he might h dem&$ ( u4 ,?is appe>s f :at has be5 be=e obs]v$1 namely1 t ! debt :i* we _h contract$ 0 n ( ! same nature ) pecuni>y debts1 9 :i* case ! cr$itor is oblig$ to accept ( paym5t1 ?\gh ! ov]ture h]e( be made by ano!r1 & n by him t contract$ ! debt3 :]eas ! case is diff]5t 9 debts ( ob$i5ce to be p]=m$1 or puni%m5t to be endur$2 9 :i* in/ances1 he1 to :om satisfaction is to be giv51 mu/ accept ( "o to be sub/itut$ 9 ! room ( him f :om ! ob$i5ce or suff]+s 7 orig9ally due2 o!rwise1 ! ov]ture made1 or :at is done & suff]$ by him1 pursuant !reunto1 is n reg>d$1 or available to procure a dis*>ge = him1 9 ^: room he sub/itut$ himself4 ,god might h exact$ ! debt ( u1 9 our own p]sons1 & !n our condition _h be5 equally mis]able ) t ( fall5 angels1 = :om no m$iator 0 accept$1 no m ?an provid$4 #b4 ,! grace ( ,god f>!r appe>s1 9 t he provid$ a surety = u1 :i* we c\ld n h done = ourselves2 nor h engag$ him to p]=m ?is "w = u1 :o 0 ! only p]son t c\ld br+ ab\t ! great "w ( r$emption4 ,! only creatures :o are capable ( p]=m+ p]fect ob$i5ce1 are ! holy angels2 b ^! c\ld n d x1 =1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 :oev] p]=ms x mu/ be inc>nate1 t !y may be capable ( pay+ ! debt1 9 "s respects1 9 k9d1 :i* 0 due f u2 !re=e !y mu/ suff] dea?1 & consequ5tly h a nature :i* is capable ( dy+2 b ?is ! angels _h n1 nor c\ld h1 b by ! div9e w4 ,besides1 if ,god %\ld h disp5s$ ) t "p ( satisfaction1 :i* consi/s 9 a subjection to dea?1 & h decl>$1 t active ob$i5ce %\ld be suffici5t to procure our ju/ification2 ! angels1 ?\gh capable ( p]=m+ active ob$i5ce1 w\ld1 not)/&+1 h be5 defective !re92 s t ju/ice c\ld n1 9 hon\r1 h accept$ ( x1 any m ?an x c\ld h disp5s$ ) ! obligation to p]=m ob$i5ce 9 g5]al2 because x w\ld n h be5 ( inf9ite value2 & x is ! value ( ?+s t ju/ice reg>ds1 & n b>ely ! matt] ( p]fection !re( 9 o!r respects3 s t x mu/ be an ob$i5ce t _h 9 x some?+ inf9itely valuable1 or else x c\ld n h be5 accept$ by ,god1 z a price ( r$emption1 9 ord] to ! procur+ our ju/ification3 & ?is c\ld be p]=m$ by none b our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! glori\s au?or & procur] ( ?is privilege4 ,x 0 impossible = man to h f\nd out ?is ,m$iator or ,surety2 s t x _h its fir/ rise f ,god1 & n f u2 x is he t f\nd a ransom1 & laid help ^u "o t is mighty2 ?is 0 ! result ( 8 w3 !re=e our ,savi\r is repres5t$ z say+1 ,lo ,i come to d ?y w1 ,heb4 x4 #g4 z ! apo/le expresses x4 ,t we c\ld n1 by any means1 h f\nd out ?is surety1 or engag$ him to h done t = u :i* 0 necess>y = our ju/ification1 w evid5tly appe>1 if we consid]1 7#a47 ,t :5 man fell1 ! ,son ( ,god 0 n inc>nate2 & provid$ we all[ t fall5 man _h "s idea ( a ,tr9ity ( p]sons1 9 ! unity ( ! div9e ,ess5ce1 :i* is n unreasonable to suppose2 s9ce x 0 necess>y t t %\ld be reveal$ to him be=e he fell1 9 ord] to 8 p]=m+ acceptable wor%ip2 yet1 c any "o suppose t man c\ld h ask$ su* a fav\r ( a div9e p]son1 z to take 8 nature1 & put himself 9 8 room & /ead1 & expose himself to ! curse ( t law :i* he _h violat$2 ?is c\ld nev] h ent]$ into 8 he>t2 yea1 ! v ?\ght1 if x _h tak5 its rise fir/ f him1 w\ld h sav\r$ ( m presumption ?an _h he entreat$ t ,god w\ld p>don 8 s9 )\t a satisfaction4 ,b1 7#b47 ,if he _h suppos$ x impossible = ! ,son ( ,god to be inc>nate1 or _h conjectur$ t !re _h be5 ! lea/ probability ( 8 be+ will+ to express ?is in/ance ( condesc5d+ goodness1 h[ c\ld he h kn[n t ,god w\ld h accept$ ! paym5t ( our debt1 at ! h&s ( ano!r1 or h comm5d$ 8 love to u1 :o 7 su* enemies to him1 9 n sp>+ him1 b deliv]+ him up = u8 if ,god's accept+ ( a satisfaction be necess>y1 9 ord] to its tak+ effect1 z well z ! p]fection or inf9ite value ( x2 x is c]ta91 man c\ld n h kn[n t he w\ld h done x2 = t 0 a matt] ( pure revelation4 ,moreov]1 7#c47 ,%\ld we suppose ev5 ?is possible1 or t man might h expect$ t ,god w\ld h be5 mov$ to h done x by intreaty2 yet su* 0 ! corruption1 p]v]s5ess1 & rebellion ( 8 nature1 z fall52 & s great 0 8 inability to p]=m any act ( wor%ip1 t he c\ld n h address$ himself to ,god1 9 a "r mann]1 t he w\ld admit ( a surety2 & ,god _c he> any pray] b t :i* is put up to him by fai?1 :i* supposes a ,m$iator1 ^: pur*ase & gift x is2 & !re=e1 s9ce ! s9ful creature c\ld n plead ) ,god by fai?1 t he w\ld s5d 8 ,son to be a ,m$iator1 h[ c\ld he hope to obta9 ?is bless+8 x !re=e evid5tly foll[s1 t z a man c\ld n give satisfaction = himself2 s he c\ld n f9d out any "o t c\ld or w\ld give x = him4 ,& !re=e1 ! grace ( ,god1 9 ! provision t he has made ( su* a surety z 8 own ,son1 unask$ =1 un?\ght (1 z well z undes]v$1 is v illu/ri\s4 #c4 ,x 0 a v great in/ance ( grace 9 our ,savi\r1 t he 0 pleas$ to cons5t to p]=m ?is "w = u1 )\t :i* ! ju/ice ( ,god c\ld n h exact$ ! debt ( him2 & he be+ p]fectly innoc5t1 c\ld n be oblig$ to suff] puni%m5t1 :i* x w\ld h be5 unju/ 9 ,god to h inflict$1 _h he n be5 will+ to be *>g$ ) our guilt1 & to /& 9 our room & /ead4 ,& 8 grace h]e9 m em95tly appe>s1 9 t ?\gh he knew be=e-h& all ! difficulties1 sorr[s1 & temptations1 :i* he 0 to meet ) 9 ! dis*>ge ( ?is "w2 yet ?is did n disc\rage him f und]tak+ x2 nei!r 0 he unappris$ ( ! "* ( ^? = :om he und]took x3 he knew ! rebellion1 & guilt contract$ !reby1 t r5d]$ ?is necess>y1 9 ord] to _! salvation2 & he knew be=e-h&1 t !y w\ld1 not)/&+ all ! engagem5ts he might lay on !m to ! contr>y1 discov] ! greate/ +ratitude t[>ds him2 &1 in/ead ( improv+ s great an in/ance ( condesc5d+ goodness1 t !y w\ld neglect ?is great salvation1 :5 pur*as$ by him1 & !reby appe> to be 8 greate/ enemies1 not)/&+ ?is act ( fri5d%ip to !m1 unless he n only engag$ to pur*ase r$emption =1 b apply x to !m1 & "w ^? graces 9 !m :]eby !y might be enabl$ to give him ! glory :i* is due to him = ?is great und]tak+4 ,& ?is leads u1 ,,vii4 ,to consid] ! use ( fai? 9 ju/ification1 & h[1 not)/&+ :at has be5 said conc]n+ our be+ ju/ifi$ by ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 we may1 9 o!r respects1 be said to be ju/ifi$ by fai?2 & also %ew :at ?is fai? is1 :]eby we are ju/ifi$3 :i* be+ p>ticul>ly insi/$ on 9 ! two foll[+ answ]s1 we %all proce$ to consid] !m4 ,footnote #bh3 4 ,footnote #bi3 ,! =m] ( ^! div9es call reatus pot5tialis1 ! latt]1 reatus actualis2 ! =m] is ! imm$iate consequ5ce ( s91 ! latt] is tak5 away by ju/ification4 ,footnote #cj3 ,righte\sness is tak5 ord9>ily to signify a con=mity to laws1 or rules ( "r conduct4 ,actions1 & p]sons may respectively be d5om9at$ righte\s4 ,! moral law1 :i* is bo? di/+ui%able by ! moral s5se1 & expressly reveal$1 requires p]fect & p]petual rectitude 9 disposition1 purpose1 & action4 ,because none are absolutely con=m$ to ?is law1 none c fairly claim to be 9 !mselves1 simply1 & absolutely righte\s4 ,m5 are said !re=e to be righte\s comp>atively1 or because ! defects ( _m ( _! actions are few1 or n disc]nible by _! fell[ m54 ,to be made1 7or con/itut$7 righte\s1 or1 to be ju/ifi$1 9 ! sight ( ,god1 9 scriptural language _c mean1 to be made inh]5tly righte\s4 ,x is ,god :o ju/ifies1 he _c call evil good1 & _c be ignorant ( e man's real dem]it4 ,?is righte\sness ( ! sa9t has n consi/$1 "u any disp5sation1 9 8 own con=mity to ! ,div9e law2 8,9 ! ,"l h ,i righte\sness20 8,t ,i may w9 ,*ri/ & be f\nd 9 him1 n hav+ my own righte\sness40 ,if x did1 !re w\ld be no necessity = ! aid ( ,god's ,_s to sanctify ! nature ( ! ju/ifi$ p]son4 ,to be ju/ifi$ or con/itut$ righte\s1 is !re=e to be treat$ & accept$ z righte\s4 ,if ,god ju/ifies ! ungodly1 8 tru? & ju/ice mu/ be cle>4 ,he _c be induc$ to dep>t f p]fect rectitude1 & /rict propriety4 ,:5 ! ungodly are ju/ifi$1 or treat$ z if righte\s1 x is n on _! own acc\nt1 = _! righte\sness is defective2 b by ! ob$i5ce ( "o1 7t is ,*ri/17 _m are made righte\s4 ,! t]m ob$i5ce excludes ! ess5tial righte\sness ( ,*ri/ z ,god4 ,& 8 righte\sness :i* he r5d]$ 9 our nature c nei!r be transfus$ into1 nor transf]r$ unto 8 p1 s z to be !irs inh]5tly4 ,nor c an inf9itely wise ,god consid] ! righte\sness ( "o man to be ! p]sonal righte\sness ( ano!r4 ,b "o p]son may receive advantages f ! righte\sness ( ano!r4 ,sodom w\ld h be5 sp>$ if !re c\ld h be5 f\nd t5 holy m5 9 x4 ,millions may be treat$ k9dly1 because ( fav\r or respect _h = "o ( _! numb] esp\s+ ! cause ( ! :ole4 ,"o man may become ! surety (1 & p]=m conditions = _m1 or pay a ransom = !m1 & pur*ase !m f slav]y4 ,if x be said t "o may n lay d[n 8 life1 especially if x be important1 = ! pres]vation ( ano!r's2 yet ,*ri/ 0 ! ,"l ( life & possess$ :at no m]e creature c1 ! "r to lay d[n 8 life1 & p[] to take x up aga94 ,! importance ( ! satisfaction %\ld be adequate to ! hon\r ( ! law4 ,b t e objection to su* sub/itution might be remov$1 x is %ewn t1 ?is 0 ! v condition ^u :i* ! re/oration ( ! sa9ts 0 susp5d$ 9 ! purposes ( ,god be=e man 0 creat$2 & 0 promis$ u 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus be=e ! _w began4 ,ju/ice !re=e c nei!r object to ! sub/itution1 nor )hold ! rew>ds4 ,footnote #ca3 ,spl5dida peccata4 ,footnote #cb3 ,see ,vol4 ,,ii4 ,page #bge4 ,footnote #cc3 ,! di/9ction (t5 us$ 9 ! civil law betwe5 fide-jussor & expromissor1 or a p]son's be+ b\nd toge!r ) ! orig9al debtor1 & ! cr$itor's be+ left to 8 lib]ty to exact ! debt ( :i* ( ! two he pleases1 :i* is call$ fide-jussor2 & ! surety's tak+ ! debt ^u himself1 s z t he :o contract$ x is h]eby dis*>g$1 :i* is :at we und]/& by expromissor1 has be5 consid]$ else:]e4 ,see ,vol4 ,,ii4 ,page #agd1 #ahf4 ,footnote #cd3 ,vol5ti non fit injuria4 ,footnote #ce3 ,see ,vol4 ,,ii4 ,page #bha4 ,footnote #cf3 ,see ,vol4 ,,ii4 page #bhh4 ,footnote #cg3 ,see ,vol4 ,,ii4 page #bhj-bic4 ,footnote #ch3 4 ,footnote #ci3 ,i am n )\t pa9ful appreh5sion1 said ,pet] to ,john1 t ! views ( our fri5d ,james on "s ( ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 are unhappily div]t$ f ! tru?4 ,i suspect he does n believe 9 ! prop] imputation ( s9 to ,*ri/1 or ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness to u2 nor 9 8 be+ our sub/itute1 or repres5tative4 ,john4 ,^? are s]i\s ?+s2 b :at are ! gr\nds1 bro!r ,pet]1 on :i* y\r suspicions re/8 ,pet]4 ,p>tly :at he has publi%$1 :i* ,i _c reconcile ) ^? doctr9es2 & p>tly :at he has said 9 my he>+1 :i* ,i consid] z an av[al ( :at ,i h /at$4 ,john4 ,:at say y to ?is1 bro!r ,james8 ,james4 ,i _c tell :e!r :at ,i h writt5 or spok5 accords ) bro!r ,pet]'s ideas on ^! subjects3 inde$ ,i suspect x does n3 b ,i nev] ?\ght ( call+ ei!r ( ! doctr9es 9 "q4 ,7 ,i to rel9qui% ! "o or ! o!r1 ,i %\ld be at a loss = gr\nd on :i* to re/ my salvation4 ,:at he says ( my av[+ my disbelief ( !m 9 8 he>+ mu/ be a misund]/&+4 ,i did say1 ,i suspect$ t 8 views ( imputation & sub/itution 7 unscriptural2 b _h no int5tion ( dis[n+ ! doctr9es !mselves4 ,pet]4 ,bro!r ,james1 ,i h no desire to assume any dom9ion ov] y\r fai?2 b %\ld be glad to "k :at are y\r ideas on ^! important subjects4 ,d y hold t s9 0 prop]ly imput$ to ,*ri/1 or t ,*ri/'s righte\sness is prop]ly imput$ to u1 or n8 ,james4 ,y are q at lib]ty1 bro!r ,pet]1 to ask me any que/ions on ^! subjects2 & if y w he> me pati5tly1 ,i w answ] y z explicitly z ,i am able4 ,john4 ,d s1 bro!r ,james2 & we %all he> y n only pati5tly1 b1 ,i tru/1 ) pleasure4 ,james4 ,to impute1#dj signifies 9 g5]al1 to *>ge1 reckon1 or place to acc\nt1 accord+ to ! diff]5t objects to :i* x is appli$4 ,?is ^w1 l _m o!rs1 has a prop]1 & an improp] or figurative mean+4 ,fir/3 ,x is appli$ to ! *>g+1 reckon+1 or plac+ to ! acc\nt ( p]sons & ?+s1 ,,t ,,:i* ,,prop]ly ,,belongs ,,to ,,!m4 ,?is ,i consid] z its prop] mean+4 ,9 ?is s5se ! ^w is us$ 9 ! foll[+ passages4 8,eli ?\ght %e1 7,hannah17 _h be5 drunk5--,hanan & ,mattaniah1 ! treasur]s 7 c\nt$ fai?ful--,let a man s acc\nt ( u z ! m9i/]s ( ,*ri/1 & /ew>ds ( ! my/]ies ( ,god--,let su* an "o ?9k ?is1 t su* z we are 9 ^w by lett]s :5 we are abs5t1 su* w we be also inde$ :5 we are pres5t--,i reckon t ! suff]+s ( ?is pres5t "t are n wor?y to be comp>$ ) ! glory t %all be reveal$ 9 u40#da ,reckon+ or acc\nt+1 9 ! above in/ances1 is no o!r ?an judg+ ( p]sons & ?+s accord+ to :at !y are1 or appe> to be4 ,to impute s9 9 ?is s5se is to *>ge guilt ^u ! guilty 9 a judicial way1 or ) a view to puni%m5t4 ,?us ,%imei bes\ght ,david t 8 iniquity might n be imput$ to him2 ?us ! man is pron\nc$ bless$ to :om ! ,"l impute? n iniquity3 & ?us ,paul pray$ t ! s9 ( ^? :o des]t$ him might n be laid to _! *>ge4#db ,9 ?is s5se ! t]m is ord9>ily us$ 9 common life4 ,to impute treason or any o!r crime to a man1 is ! same ?+ z *>g+ him ) hav+ committ$ x1 & ) a view to 8 be+ puni%$4 ,secondly3 ,x is appli$ to ! *>g+1 reckon+1 or plac+ to ! acc\nt ( p]sons & ?+s1 ,,t ,,:i* ,,does ,,n ,,prop]ly ,,belong ,,to ,,!m1 ,,z ,,?\gh ,,x ,,did4 ,?is ,i consid] z its improp] or figurative mean+4 ,9 ?is s5se ! ^w is us$ 9 ! foll[+ passages--8,& ?is y\r heave-(f]+ %all be reckon$ unto y z ?\gh x 7 ! corn ( ! ?re%+-floor & z ! fulness ( ! w9e-press--,:]e=e hide/ ?\ ?y face1 & holde/ me = ?9e enemy--,if ! uncircumcision keep ! righte\sness ( ! law1 %all n 8 uncircumcision be c\nt$ = circumcision--,if he ha? wrong$ !e1 or owe? !e aught1 put t on m9e acc\nt40#dc ,x is 9 ?is latt] s5se t ,i und]/& ! t]m :5 appli$ to ju/ification4 8,abraham believ$ ,god1 & x 0 c\nt$ unto him = righte\sness--,to him t worke? n1 b believe? on him t ju/ifie? ! ungodly1 8 fai? is c\nt$ = righte\sness40 ,! c\nt+1 or reckon+1 9 ^! in/ances1 is n a judg+ ( ?+s z !y are2 b z !y are n1 z ?\gh !y 74 ,i d n ?9k t fai? "h means ! righte\sness ( ! ,messiah3 = x is expressly call$ 8believ+40 ,x means believ+1 h[ev]1 n z a virtu\s ex]cise ( ! m9d :i* ,god cons5t$ to accept in/ead ( p]fect ob$i5ce1 b z hav+ respect to ! promis$ ,messiah1 & s to 8 righte\sness z ! gr\nd ( acceptance4#dd ,ju/ification is ascrib$ to fai?1 z heal+ frequ5tly is 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t2 n z t f :i* ! virtue proce$s1 b z t :i* receives f ! ,savi\r's fulness4 ,b if x 7 all[$ t fai? 9 ^! passages really means ! object believ$ 91 /ill ?is 0 n ,abraham's own righte\sness1 & c\ld n be prop]ly c\nt$ by him :o judges ( ?+s z !y are1 z be+ s4 ,x 0 reckon$ unto him z if x 7 82 & ! effects1 or b5efits ( x 7 actually imp>t$ to him3 b ?is 0 all4 ,abraham did n become m]itori\s1 or cease to be unwor?y4 8,:at is x to place our righte\sness 9 ! ob$i5ce ( ,*ri/1 7says ,calv917 b to affirm t h]eby only we are acc\nt$ righte\s2 because ! ob$i5ce ( ,*ri/ is imput$ to u ,,z ,,if ,,x ,,7 ,,our ,,own40#de ,x is ?us also t ,i und]/& ! imputation ( s9 to ,*ri/4 ,he 0 acc\nt$ 9 ! div9e adm9i/ration z if he 71 or _h be5 ! s9n]1 t ^? :o believe 9 him might be acc\nt$ z if !y 71 or _h be5 righte\s4 ,bre?r51 ,i h done4 ,:e!r my /atem5t be j or n1 ,i hope x w be all[$ to be explicit4 ,john4 ,t x c]ta9ly is2 & we ?ank y4 ,h y any o!r que/ions1 bro!r ,pet]1 to ask ^u ! subject8 ,pet]4 ,h[ d y und]/& ! apo/le 9 #b ,cor4 v4 #ba4 ,he ha? made him to be s9 = u1 :o knew no s91 t we might be made ! righte\sness ( ,god 9 him8 ,james4 ,till lately ,i _c say t ,i h ?\ght closely ^u x4 ,i h und]/ood t sev]al ( our be/ writ]s consid] ! ^w 7s97 z frequ5tly mean+ a s9-(f]+4 ,dr4 ,ow5 s int]prets x 9 8 answ] to ,biddle1#df ?\gh x seems he aft]w>ds *ang$ 8 m9d4 ,consid]+ ! opposition betwe5 ! s9 :i* ,*ri/ 0 made1 & ! righte\sness :i* we are made1 toge!r ) ! same ^w be+ us$ = t :i* he 0 made1 & t :i* he knew n1 ,i am incl9$ to be ( ! doctor's la/ op9ion2 namely1 t ! s9 :i* ,*ri/ 0 made1 means s9 itself2 & ! righte\sness :i* we are made1 means righte\sness itself4 ,i d\bt n b t ! allusion is to ! s9-(f]+ "u ! law2 b n to its be+ made a sacrifice4 ,let me be a little m p>ticul>4 ,!re 7 two ?+s belong+ to ! s9-(f]+4 ,fir/3 ,! imputation ( ! s9s ( ! p1 signifi$ by ! prie/'s lay+ 8 h&s ^u ! head ( ! animal1 & confess+ ov] x _! transgressions2 & :i* is call$ 8putt+ !m ^u x40#dg ,t is1 x 0 c\nt$ 9 ! div9e adm9i/ration z if ! animal _h be5 ! s9n]1 & ! only s9n] ( ! nation4 ,secondly3 ,(f]+ x 9 sacrifice1 or 8kill+ x be=e ! ,"l = an atonem5t40#dh ,n[ ! phrase1 made s91 9 #b ,cor4 v4 #ba4 appe>s to ref] to ! fir/ /ep 9 ?is process 9 ord] to ! la/4 ,x is expressive ( :at 0 prep>atory to ,*ri/'s suff]+ dea? r ?an ( ! ?+ itself1 j z our be+ made righte\sness expresses :at 0 prep>atory to ,god's be/[+ ^u u et]nal life4 ,b ! t]m made is n to be tak5 lit]ally2 = t w\ld convey ! idea ( ,*ri/'s be+ really ! subject ( moral evil4 ,x is expressive ( a div9e con/itution1 by :i* our ,r$eem] ) 8 own cons5t1 /ood 9 ! s9n]'s place1 z ?\gh he _h be5 himself ! transgressor2 j z ! s9-(f]+ "u ! law 01 9 m]cy to ,israel1 reckon$ or acc\nt$ to h ! s9s ( ! p 8put ^u its head10 ) ?is diff]5ce2 t 0 only a %ad[1 b ?is w5t really to take away s94 ,pet]4 ,d y consid] ,*ri/ z hav+ be5 puni%$1 really & prop]ly ,,puni%$8 ,james4 ,i %\ld ?9k ,i d n4 ,b :at d y mean by puni%m5t8 ,pet]4 ,an innoc5t p]son may suff]1 b1 prop]ly speak+1 he _c be puni%$4 ,puni%m5t necess>ily supposes crim9ality4 ,james4 ,j s2 & !re=e z ,i d n believe t ,jesus 0 9 any s5se crim9al1 ,i _c say he 0 really & prop]ly puni%$4 ,pet]4 ,puni%m5t is ! infliction ( natural evil = ! commission ( moral evil4 ,x is n necess>y1 h[ev]1 t ! latt] %\ld h be5 committ$ by ! p>ty--,crim9ality is suppos$3 b x may be ei!r p]sonal or imput$4 ,james4 ,?is ,i _c admit4 ,real & prop] puni%m5t1 if ,i und]/& ! t]ms1 is n only ! infliction ( natural evil = ! commission ( moral evil2 b ! infliction ( ! "o ^u ! p]son :o committ$ ! o!r1 & 9 displeasure aga9/ him4 ,x n only supposes crim9ality1 b t ! p>ty puni%$ 0 lit]ally ! crim9al4 ,crim9ality committ$ by "o p>ty1 & imput$ to ano!r1 is n a gr\nd = real & prop] puni%m5t4 ,if ,paul _h su/a9$ ! puni%m5t due to ,onesimus = hav+ wrong$ 8 ma/]1 yet x w\ld n h be5 real & prop] puni%m5t to him1 b suff]+ only1 z n be+ inflict$ 9 displeasure aga9/ him4 ,i am aw>e ( :at has be5 said on ?is subject1 t !re 0 a m intimate union betwe5 ,*ri/ & ^? = :om he di$1 ?an c\ld ev] exi/ betwe5 creatures4 ,b be x s1 x is en\gh = me t ! union 0 n su* z ,,t ,,! ,,actions ,,( ,,! ,,"o ,,became ,,^? ,,( ,,! ,,o!r4 ,*ri/1 ev5 9 ! act ( (f]+ himself a sacrifice1 :51 to speak 9 ! language ( ! ,jewi% law1 ! s9s ( ! p 7 put or laid ^u him1 gave himself nev]!less ,,! ,,j ,,= ,,! ,,unju/4 ,pet]4 ,& ?us x is t y und]/& ! words ( ,isaiah1 ,! ,"l ha? laid on him ! iniquity ( u all8 ,james4 ,yes1 he bore ! puni%m5t due to our s9s1 or t :i*1 consid]+ ! dignity ( 8 p]son1 0 equival5t to x4 ,! phrase 8,he %all be> 8 iniquity10 :i* s frequ5tly occurs 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 means1 he %all be> ! puni%m5t due to 8 iniquity4 ,pet]4 ,& yet y d5y t ,*ri/'s suff]+s 7 prop]ly p5al4 ,james4 ,y w\ld n d5y et]nal life :i* is promis$ to believ]s to be prop]ly a rew>d2 b y w\ld d5y its be+ a real & prop] rew>d ,,to ,,!m4 ,pet]4 ,& :at !n8 ,james4 ,if et]nal life1 ?\gh x be a rew>d1 & we p>take ( x1 yet is really & prop]ly ! rew>d ( ,*ri/'s ob$i5ce1 & n our's2 !n ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/1 ?\gh !y 7 a puni%m5t1 & he su/a9$ x1 yet 7 really & prop]ly ! puni%m5t ( our s9s1 & n 84 ,:at he bore 0 puni%m5t3 t is1 x 0 ! expression ( div9e displeasure aga9/ transgressors4 ,s :at we enjoy is rew>d3 t is1 x is ! expression ( ,god's well-pleas$ness 9 ! ob$i5ce & dea? ( 8 ,son4 ,b nei!r is ! "o a puni%m5t to him1 nor ! o!r1 prop]ly speak+1 a rew>d to u4 ,!re appe>s to me great accuracy 9 ! scriptural language on ?is subject4 ,:at our ,savi\r und]w5t is almo/ always express$ by ! t]m suff]+4 ,once x is call$ a *a/isem5t3 yet !re he is n said to h be5 *a/is$2 b 8! *a/isem5t ( our peace 0 ^u him40 ,?is is ! same z say+ he bore our puni%m5t4 ,he 0 made a curse = u3 t is1 hav+ be5 reckon$1 or acc\nt$ ! s9n]1 z ?\gh he _h actually be5 s1 he 0 treat$ accord+ly1 z "o t _h des]v$ to be an outca/ f heav5 & e>?4 ,i believe ! wra? ( ,god t 0 due to u 0 p\r$ ^u him1 b ,i d n believe t ,god = "o mom5t 0 angry or displeas$ ) him1 or t he smote him f any su* displeasure4 ,!re is a passage 9 ,calv9's ,in/itutes1 :i* s fully expresses my m9d1 t ,i hope y w excuse me if ,i read x4 ,y w f9d x 9 ,bk4 ii4 *ap4 xvi4 #aj1 #aa4 8,x behov$ him t he %\ld1 z x 71 h& to h&1 wre/le ) ! armies ( hell1 & ! horror ( et]nal dea?4 ,! *a/isem5t ( our peace 0 laid ^u him4 ,he 0 smitt5 ( 8 ,fa!r = our crimes1 & bruis$ = our iniquities3 :]eby is meant t he 0 put 9 ! /ead ( ! wick$1 z surety & pl$ge1 yea1 & z ! v guilty p]son himself1 to su/a9 & be> away all ! puni%m5ts t %\ld h be5 laid ^u !m1 save only t he c\ld n be hold5 ( dea?4 ,yet d we n mean t ,god 0 at any "t ei!r 8 enemy1 or angry ) him4 ,= h[ c\ld he be angry ) 8 belov$ ,son1 ^u :om 8 m9d re/$8 ,or h[ c\ld ,*ri/ by 8 int]cession appease 8 ,fa!r's wra? t[>ds o!rs1 if1 full ( hatr$1 he _h be5 inc5s$ aga9/ himself8 ,b ?is is our mean+--t he su/a9$ ! weight ( ! div9e displeasure2 inasmu* z he1 be+ /rick5 & torm5t$ by ! h& ( ,god1 ,,did ,,feel ,,all ,,! ,,tok5s ,,( ,,god ,,:5 ,,he ,,is ,,angry ,,& ,,puni%e?40 ,pet]4 ,! words ( scripture are v express--,he ha? made him to be s9 = u--,he 0 made a curse = u4--,y may1 by dilut+ & qualify+ int]pretations1 s(t5 :at y consid] z intol]able h>%ness4 ,9 o!r words1 y may *oose to correct ! language & s5tim5ts ( inspiration1 & tea* ! apo/le to speak ( 8 ,"l ) m decorum1 le/ 8 p]sonal purity %\ld be impea*$1 & le/ ! odium ( ! cross1 annex$ by div9e law1 rema9 atta*$ to 8 dea?3 b if y abide by ! obvi\s mean+ ( ! passages1 y mu/ hold ) a commutation ( p]sons1 ! imputation ( s9 & ( righte\sness1 & a vic>i\s puni%m5t1 equally pregnant ) execration z ) dea?4 ,john4 ,i wi% bro!r ,pet] w\ld =be> ! use ( language :i* t5ds n to conv9ce1 b to irritate4 ,james4 ,if !re be any ?+ conv9c+ 9 x1 ,i confess ,i d n p]ceive x4 ,i admit ) ,mr4 ,*>nock1 8,t ,*ri/ 0 #8made s9' z if he _h s9n$ all ! s9s ( m52 & we are #8made righte\sness1' z if we _h n s9n$ at all40 ,:at m is necess>y to abide by ! obvi\s mean+ ( ! words8 ,to g fur!r mu/ be to ma9ta9 t ,*ri/'s be+ made s9 means t he 0 lit]ally r5d]$ wick$1 & t 8 be+ made a curse is ! same ?+ z 8 be+ puni%$ = x accord+ to 8 des]ts4 ,bro!r ,pet]1 ,i am sure1 does n believe ?is %ock+ position3 b he seems to ?9k !re is a m$ium betwe5 8 be+ treat$ z if he 7 a s9n]1 & 8 be+ "o4 ,if su* a m$ium !re be1 ,i %\ld be glad to discov] x3 at pres5t x appe>s to me to h no exi/5ce4 ,bro!r ,pet] w n suspect me1 ,i hope1 ( wi%+ to depreciate 8 judgm5t1 :5 ,i say1 t he appe>s to me to be atta*$ to c]ta9 t]ms )\t hav+ suffici5tly weigh$ _! import4 ,9 mo/ cases ,i %\ld ?9k x a privilege to le>n ( him3 b 9 "s ?+s ,i _c agree ) him4 ,9 ord] to ma9ta9 ! real & prop] puni%m5t ( ,*ri/1 he talks ( 8 be+ 8guilty by imputation40 ,! t]m guilty1 ,i am aw>e1 is (t5 us$ by !ological writ]s = an obligation to puni%m5t1 & s applies to t volunt>y obligation :i* ,*ri/ came "u to su/a9 ! puni%m5t ( our s9s3 b /rictly speak+1 guilt is ! des]t ( puni%m5t2 & ?is c nev] apply b to ! (f5d]4 ,x is ! opposite ( innoc5ce4 ,a volunt>y obligation to endure ! puni%m5t ( ano!r is n guilt1 any m ?an a consequ5t exemption f obligation 9 ! (f5d]1 is innoc5ce4 ,bo? guilt & innoc5ce are transf]able 9 _! effects1 b 9 !mselves !y are untransf]able4 ,to say t ,*ri/ 0 reckon$ or c\nt$ 9 ! div9e adm9i/ration z if he 7 ! s9n]1 & came "u an obligation to endure ! curse or puni%m5t due to our s9s1 is "o ?+3 b to say he des]v$ t curse1 is ano!r4 ,guilt1 /rictly speak+1 is ! insep>able att5dant ( transgression1 & c\ld nev] !re=e = "o mom5t occupy ! consci5ce ( ,*ri/4 ,if ,*ri/ by imputation became des]v+ ( puni%m5t1 we by non-imputation cease to des]ve x2 & if our dem]its be lit]ally transf]r$ to him1 8 m]its mu/ ( c\rse be ! same to u3 & !n1 in/ead ( approa*+ ,god z guilty & unwor?y1 we might take consequ5ce to ourselves be=e him1 z n only guiltless1 b m]itori\s be+s4 ,pet]4 ,"s :o pr(ess to hold t believ]s are ju/ifi$ by ! righte\sness ( ,*ri/1 d5y1 nev]!less1 t 8 ob$i5ce itself is imput$ to !m3 = !y ma9ta9 t ! scripture repres5ts believ]s z receiv+ only ! b5efits1 or effects ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness 9 ju/ification1 or _! be+ p>don$ & accept$ = ,*ri/'s righte\sness sake4--,b x is n m]ely = ! sake ( ,*ri/1 or ( :at he has done1 t believ]s are accept$ ( ,god1 & treat$ z completely righte\s2 b x is ,,9 him z _! ,head1 ,repres5tative1 & ,sub/itute2 & by ! imputation ( t v ob$i5ce :i* z su* he p]=m$ to ! div9e law1 t !y are ju/ifi$4 ,james4 ,i h no d\bt b t ! imputation ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness presupposes a union ) him2 s9ce !re is no p]ceivable fitness 9 be/[+ b5efits on "o = ano!r's sake :]e !re is no union or relation subsi/+ betwe5 !m4 ,x is n su* a union1 h[ev]1 z t ,,! ,,actions ,,( ,,ei!r ,,become ,,^? ,,( ,,! ,,o!r4 ,t 8! scriptures repres5t believ]s z receiv+ only ! b5efits or ! effects ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness 9 ju/ification10 is a rem>k ( :i* ,i am n able to p]ceive ! fallacy3 nor does x foll[ t 8 ob$i5ce itself is n imput$ to !m4 ,ob$i5ce itself may be & is imput$1 :ile its effects only are imp>t$1 & consequ5tly receiv$4 ,i nev] met ) a p]son :o held ! absurd notion ( imput$ b5efits1 or imput$ puni%m5ts2 & am incl9$ to ?9k !re nev] 0 su* a p]son4 ,be t h[ev] z x may1 s9 on ! "o h& & righte\sness on ! o!r1 are ! prop] objects ( imputation2 b t imputation consi/s 9 *>g+ or reckon+ !m to ! acc\nt ( ! p>ty 9 su* a way z to imp>t to him _! evil or b5eficial effects4 ,pet]4 ,! doctr9e = :i* ,i cont5d z taught by ! apo/le ,paul1 is nei!r novel1 nor m /rongly express$ ?an x has =m]ly be5 by au?ors ( em95ce4 ,james4 ,x may be s4 ,we h be5 told ( an old prote/ant writ] :o says1 t 8,9 ,*ri/1 & by him1 e true ,*ri/ian may be call$ a fulfill] ( ! law30 b ,i see n :y he might n z well h add$1 ,e true ,*ri/ian may be said to h be5 sla91 &1 if n to h r$eem$ himself by 8 own blood1 yet to be wor?y ( all t bless+1 & hon\r1 & glory1 t %all be conf]r$ ^u him 9 ! _w to come4--,:at d y ?9k ( ,dr4 ,,crisp',s ,s]mons8 ,has he n c>ri$ y\r pr9ciples to an extreme8 ,pet]4 ,i cordially agree ) ,,witsius1 z to ! impropriety ( call+ ,*ri/ a s9n]1 truly a s9n]1 ! greate/ ( s9n]s1 c4 yet ,i am f> f disapprov+ ( :at ,dr4 ,,crisp1 & "s o!rs1 meant by ^? exceptionable expressions4 ,james4 ,if a ,*ri/ian may be call$ a fulfill] ( ! law1 on acc\nt ( ,*ri/'s ob$i5ce be+ imput$ to him1 ,i see n :y ,*ri/ may n be call$ a transgressor ( ! law1 on acc\nt ( our disob$i5ce be+ imput$ to him4 ,p]sons & ?+s %\ld be call$ :at !y are4 ,z to ! mean+ ( ,dr4 ,,crisp1 ,i am v will+ to ?9k he _h no ill design3 b my conc]n is ) ! mean+ :i* 8 words convey to 8 read]s4 ,he consid]s ,god 9 *>g+ our s9s on ,*ri/1 & acc\nt+ 8 righte\sness to u1 z reckon+ ( ?+s z !y are4 7p4 #bhj47 ,he cont5ds t ,*ri/ 0 really ! s9n]1 or guilt c\ld n h be5 laid ^u him4 7p4 #bgb47 ,imputation ( s9 & righte\sness1 ) him1 is lit]ally & actually ,a ,,transf] ,,( ,,"*2 & x is ! object ( 8 reason+ to p]suade 8 believ+ he>]s t f h5ce=w>d ,*ri/ is ! s9n]1 & n !y4 8,ha/ ?\ be5 an idolat]1 says he2 a blasphem]1 a despis] ( ,god's ^w1 a pr(an] ( 8 "n & ord9ances1 a ?ief1 a li>1 a drunk>d--,if ?\ ha/ "p 9 ,*ri/1 all ^! transgressions ( ?9e become actually ! transgressions ( ,*ri/1 & s cease to be ?9e2 & ?\ cease/ to be a transgressor f ! "t !y 7 laid ^u ,*ri/1 to ! la/ h\r ( ?y life3 s t n[ ?\ art n an idolat]1 a p]secutor1 a ?ief1 a li>1 c4--?\ art n a s9ful p]son4 ,reckon :atev] s9 y commit1 :5 z y h "p 9 ,*ri/1 y are all t ,*ri/ 01 & ,*ri/ is all t y 740 ,if ! mean+ ( ?is passage be true & good1 ,i see no?+ exceptionable 9 ! expressions4 ,all t c be said is1 t ! writ] explicitly /ates 8 pr9ciple & av[s its legitimate consequ5ces4 ,i believe ! pr9ciple to be false4--7#a47 ,because nei!r s9 nor righte\sness are 9 !mselves transf]able4 ,! act & de$ ( "o p]son may affect ano!r 9 _m ways1 b _c possibly become 8 act & de$4--7#b47 ,because ! scriptures uni=mly decl>e ,*ri/ to be s9less1 & believ]s to be s9ful creatures4--7#c47 ,because believ]s !mselves h 9 all ages confess$ _! s9s1 & appli$ to ! m]cy-seat = =giv5ess4 ,!y nev] plead su* an union z %all r5d] _! s9s n !irs1 b ,*ri/'s2 b m]ely su* a "o z af=ds gr\nd to apply = p>don 9 8 "n1 or = 8 sake2 n z wor?y claimants1 b z unwor?y supplicants4 ,:atev] reason+s we may give into1 !re are c]ta9 times 9 :i* consci5ce w be> witness1 t not)/&+ ! imputation ( our s9s to ,*ri/1 we are actually ! s9n]s2 & ,i %\ld h ?\ght no good man c\ld h gravely gone ab\t to ov]turn its te/imony4 ,yet ?is is :at ,dr4 ,crisp has done4 8,believ]s ?9k1 says he1 t !y f9d _! transgressions 9 _! own consci5ces1 & !y imag9e t !re is a /+ ( ?is poison /ill beh9d1 w\nd+ !m3 b1 belov$1 if ?is pr9ciple be receiv$ = a tru?1 t ,god ha? laid ?y iniquities on ,*ri/1 h[ c ?y transgressions1 belong+ to ,*ri/1 be f\nd 9 ?y he>t & consci5ce8--,is ?y consci5ce ,*ri/80 p4 #bfi4 ,p]haps no man has gone fur!r ?an ,dr4 ,,crisp 9 8 attempts at consi/5cy2 & admitt+ 8 pr9ciple1 t imputation consi/s 9 a transf] ( "*1 ,i d n see :o c dispute 8 conclusions4 ,to h be5 p]fectly consi/5t1 h[ev]1 he %\ld h prov$ t all ! confessions & lam5tations ( believ]s1 record$ 9 scripture1 arose f _! be+ "u ! mi/ake :i* he lab\rs to rectify2 t is1 ?9k+ s9 did n cease to be !irs1 ev5 :5 "u ! fulle/ p]suasion t ! ,"l w\ld n impute x to !m1 b w\ld graci\sly cov] x by ! righte\sness ( 8 ,son4---- ---- ,john4 ,i ?9k1 bro!r ,pet]1 y express$ at ! beg9n+ ( our conv]sation1 a /rong suspicion t bro!r ,james d5i$ ! sub/itution ( ,*ri/1 z well z ! prop] imputation ( s9 & righte\sness4 ,:at has pass$ on ! latt] subject w\ld probably t5d ei!r to confirm or remove y\r suspicions respect+ ! =m]4 ,pet]4 ,i confess ,i 0 mi/ak5 9 "s ( my suspicions4 ,i consid] our fri5d z a good man2 b am f> f be+ satisfi$ ) :at ,i /ill und]/& to be 8 views on ?is important subject4 ,john4 ,x gives me great pleasure to he> ! hone/ concessions ( bre?r51 :5 !y feel !mselves 9 any measure to h gone too f>4 ,pet]4 ,i %all be glad to he> bro!r ,james's /atem5t on sub/itution1 & to "k :e!r he consid]s our ,"l 9 8 und]tak+ z hav+ su/a9$ ! "* ( a ,head1 or ,repres5tative2 & if s1 :e!r ! p]sons = :om he 0 a sub/itute 7 ! elect only1 or mank9d 9 g5]al4 ,james4 ,i mu/ ackn[l$ge t on ?is subject ,i feel consid]ably at a loss1 ,i h no consci\sness ( hav+ ev] call$ ! doctr9e ( sub/itution 9 "q4 ,on ! contr>y1 my hope ( salvation re/s ^u x2 & ! sum ( my delight1 z a m9i/] ( ! gospel1 consi/s 9 x4 ,if ,i "k any ?+ ( my own he>t1 ,i c say ( my ,savi\r z lay+ d[n 8 life =1 or in/ead ( s9n]s1 z 0 said ( ,j]usalem by ! captives--,if ,i =get ,,!e1 let my "r h& =get3 ,if ,i d n rememb] ,,!e1 let my tongue cleave to ! ro( ( my m\?6 ,i h always consid]$ ! d5ial ( ?is doctr9e z be+ ( ! ess5ce ( ,soc9ianism4 ,i c\ld n h imag9$ t any p]son ^: hope ( acceptance ) ,god re/s n on any goodness 9 himself b entirely on ! righte\sness ( ,*ri/1 imput$ to him z if x 7 8 own1 w\ld h be5 acc\nt$ to dis[n 8 sub/itution4 ,b p]haps1 my de> bro!r1 7= su* ,i feel him to be1 not)/&+ our diff]5ces17 may include 9 8 ideas ( ?is subject1 t ,*ri/ 0 s our head & repres5tative1 z t :at he did & suff]$1 we did & suff]$ 9 him4--,if no m 7 meant by ?is1 resum$ ,james1 ?an t :at he did & suff]$ is graci\sly accept$ on our behalf z if x 7 ours1 ,i freely1 z ,i h said be=e1 acquiesce 9 x4 ,b ,i d n believe1 & c h>dly p]suade myself t bro!r ,pet] believes1 ! ob$i5ce & suff]+s ( ,*ri/ to be s ours1 z t we c prop]ly be said to h obey$ & suff]$4 ,*ri/ 0 & is our head1 & we are 8 memb]s3 ! union betwe5 him & u1 h[ev]1 is n 9 all respects ! same z t :i* is betwe5 ! head & ! memb]s ( ! natural body3 = t w\ld g to expla9 away all di/9ct consci\sness & acc\ntabl5ess on our "p4 ,z to ! t]m repres5tative1 if no m be meant by x ?an t ,*ri/ s p]sonat$ u z to die 9 our /ead1 t we1 believ+ 9 him1 %\ld n die1 ,i h no?+ to object to x4 ,b ,i d n believe t ,*ri/ 0 s our repres5tative1 z t :at he did & suff]$1 we did & suff]$2 & s became m]itori\s1 or des]v+ ( ! div9e fav\r4--,b ,i feel myself 9 a wide field1 & mu/ entreat y\r indulg5ce :ile ,i take up s mu* ( ! conv]sation4 ,pet] & ,john4 ,g on1 & /ate y\r s5tim5ts )\t apology4 ,james4 ,i appreh5d !n t _m important mi/akes h aris5 f consid]+ ! int]position ( ,*ri/ "u ! notion ( pay+ a debt4 ,! blood ( ,*ri/ is inde$ ! price ( our r$emption1 or t = ! sake ( :i* we are deliv]$ f ! curse ( ! law3 b ?is metaphorical language1 z well z t ( head & memb]s1 may be c>ri$ too f>1 & may lead u into _m errors4 ,9 cases ( debt & cr$it among m51 :]e a surety und]takes to repres5t ! debtor1 f ! mom5t 8 und]tak+ is accept$1 ! debtor is free1 & may claim 8 lib]ty1 n z a matt] ( fav\r1 at lea/ on ! "p ( ! cr$itor1 b ( /rict ju/ice4 ,or %\ld ! und]tak+ be unkn[n to him = a "t1 yet z soon z he kn[s x1 he may dem& 8 dis*>ge1 &1 x may be1 ?9k himself h>dly treat$ by be+ kept 9 bondage s long aft] 8 debt _h be5 actually paid4 ,b :o 9 _! sob] s5ses w imag9e ?is to be analag\s to ! r$emption ( s9n]s by ,jesus ,*ri/8 ,s9 is a debt only 9 a metaphorical s5se3 prop]ly speak+1 x is a crime1 & satisfaction = x requires to be made1 n on pecuni>y1 b on moral pr9ciples4 ,if ,philemon _h accept$ ( t "p ( ,paul's (f] :i* respect$ prop]ty1 & _h plac$ s mu* to 8 acc\nt z he consid]$ ,onesimus to h 8ow$0 him1 he c\ld n h be5 said to h remitt$ 8 debt2 nor w\ld ,onesimus h _h to ?ank him = remitt+ x4 ,b x is suppos$ ( ,onesimus t he might n only be 9 debt to 8 ma/]1 b h 8wrong$0 him4 ,p]haps he _h embezzl$ 8 goods1 corrupt$ 8 *ildr51 or injur$ 8 "*4 ,n[ = ,philemon to accept ( t "p ( ! (f]1 7 v diff]5t f ! o!r4 ,9 ! "o case he w\ld h accept$ ( a pecuni>y repres5tative2 9 ! o!r ( a moral "o2 t is1 ( a m$iator4 ,! satisfaction 9 ! "o case w\ld annihilate ! idea ( remission2 b n 9 ! o!r4 ,:atev] satisfaction ,paul might give to ,philemon respect+ ! w\nd inflict$ ^u 8 "* & hon\r z ! head ( a family1 x w\ld n sup]s$e ! necessity ( p>don be+ s\ght by ! (f5d]1 & freely be/[$ by ! (f5d$4 ,! reason ( ?is diff]5ce is easily p]ceiv$4 ,debts are transf]able2 b crimes are n4 ,a ?ird p]son may cancel ! "o2 b he c only oblit]ate ! effects ( ! o!r2 ! des]t ( ! crim9al rema9s4 ,! debtor is acc\ntable to 8 cr$itor z a private individual1 :o has p[] to accept ( a surety1 or if he please1 to remit ! :ole1 )\t any satisfaction4 ,9 ! "o case he w\ld be j2 9 ! o!r m]ciful3 b no place is af=d$ by ei!r ( !m = ! comb9ation ( ju/ice & m]cy 9 ! same proce$+4 ,! crim9al1 on ! o!r h&1 is am5able to ! magi/rate1 or to ! head ( a family1 z a public p]son1 & :o1 especially if ! (f5ce be capital1 _c remit ! puni%m5t )\t invad+ law & ju/ice1 nor 9 ! ord9>y dis*>ge ( 8 (fice1 admit ( a ?ird p]son to /& 9 8 place4 ,9 extraord9>y cases1 h[ev]1 extraord9>y exp$i5ts are resort$ to4 ,a satisfaction may be made to law & ju/ice1 z to ! _s ( !m1 :ile ! lett] is disp5s$ )4 ,! well-kn[n /ory ( ,zaleucus1 ! ,grecian law-giv]1 :o cons5t$ to lose "o ( 8 eyes to sp>e "o ( 8 son's eyes1 :o by transgress+ ! law _h subject$ himself to ! loss ( bo?1 is an example4 ,"h1 z f> z x w5t1 ju/ice & m]cy 7 comb9$ 9 ! same act3 & _h ! satisfaction be5 mu* full] ?an x 01 s full t ! au?ority ( ! law1 in/ead ( be+ weak5$1 %\ld h be5 abundantly magnifi$ & hon\r$1 /ill x _h be5 p]fectly consi/5t ) free =giv5ess4 ,f9ally3 ,9 ! case ( ! debtor1 satisfaction be+ once accept$1 ju/ice requires 8 complete dis*>ge3 b 9 t ( ! crim9al1 :]e satisfaction is made to ! w\nd$ hon\r ( ! law1 & ! au?ority ( ! lawgiv]1 ju/ice1 ?\gh x admits ( 8 dis*>ge1 yet no o!rwise requires x ?an z x may h be5 matt] ( promise to ! sub/itute4 ,i d n mean to say t cases ( ?is sort af=d a compet5t repres5tation ( r$emption by ,*ri/4 ,t is a "w :i* n only ranks ) extraord9>y int]positions1 b :i* has no p>allel3 x is a "w ( ,god1 :i* leaves all ! petty conc]ns ( mortals inf9itely beh9d x4 ,all t comp>isons c d1 is to give u "s idea ( ! pr9ciple on :i* x proce$s4 ,if ! foll[+ passage 9 our admir$ ,milton 7 consid]$ z ! language ( ! law ( innoc5ce1 x w\ld be inaccurate-- 8----,man disobey+1 ,he ) 8 :ole po/]ity mu/ die3 ,die he1 or ju/ice mu/2 unless = him ,"s o!r able1 & z will+1 pay ,! rigid satisfaction1 dea? = dea?40 ,ab/ract$ly consid]$1 ?is is true2 b x is n expressive ( :at 0 ! reveal$ law ( innoc5ce4 ,! law made no su* condition1 or provision2 nor 0 x indiff]5t to ! law-giv] :o %\ld suff]1 ! s9n]1 or ano!r on 8 behalf4 ,! language ( ! law to ! transgressor 0 n ?\ %alt die1 or "s "o on ?y behalf2 b simply ?\ %alt die3 & _h x lit]ally tak5 its c\rse1 e *ild ( man mu/ h p]i%$4 ,! suff]+s ( ,*ri/ 9 our /ead1 !re=e1 are n a puni%m5t inflict$ 9 ! ord9>y c\rse ( di/ributive ju/ice2 b an extraord9>y int]position ( inf9ite wisdom & love3 n contr>y to1 b r above ! law1 deviat+ f ! lett]1 b m ?an pres]v+ ! _s ( x4 ,su*1 bre?r51 z well z ,i am able to expla9 !m1 are my views ( ! sub/itution ( ,*ri/4 ,pet]4 ,! objection ( our s /at+ ! sub/itution ( ,*ri/1 z to leave no room = ! free p>don ( s91 has be5 (t5 made by ^? :o av[$ly reject 8 satisfaction2 b = any :o really consid] 8 dea? z an atonem5t = s91 & z ess5tial to ! gr\nd ( a s9n]'s hope1 to employ ! objection aga9/ u1 is v extraord9>y1 & mu/1 ,i presume1 proce$ f inadv]t5cy4 ,james4 ,if x be s1 ,i d n p]ceive x4 ,! gr\nds ( ! objection h be5 /at$ z cle>ly & z fully z ,i am able to /ate !m4 ,,full] ,footnote #dj3 2 4 ,footnote #da3 #a ,sam4 i4 #ac4 ,neh4 xiii4 #ac4 #a ,cor4 iv4 #a4 #b ,cor4 x4 #aa4 ,rom4 viii4 #ah4 ,footnote #db3 #b ,sam4 xix4 #ai4 ,ps4 xxxii4 #b4 #b ,tim4 iv4 #af4 ,footnote #dc3 ,num4 xviii4 #bg-cj4 ,job xiii4 #bd4 ,rom4 ii4 #bf4 ,philem4 #ah4 ,footnote #dd3 ,expository ,disc\rses on ,g54 xv4 #a-f4 ,also ,calv9's ,in/4 bk4 iii4 *4 xi4 #g4 ,footnote #de3 ,in/4 bk4 iii4 *4 xi4 #b4 ,footnote #df3 p4 #eaj4 ,footnote #dg3 ,lev4 xvi4 #ba4 ,footnote #dh3 ,lev4 i4 #d1 #e4 ,que/4 ,,lxxii41 ,,lxxiii4 ,,que/4 ,,lxxii4 ,:at is ju/ify+ ,fai?8 ,,answ4 ,ju/ify+ fai? is a sav+ grace1 wr\ght 9 ! he>t ( a s9n]1 by ! ,_s & ^w ( ,god2 :]eby he1 be+ conv9c$ ( 8 s9 & mis]y1 & ( ! disability 9 himself1 & all o!r creatures1 to recov] him out ( 8 lo/ condition1 n only ass5te? to ! tru? ( ! promise ( ! gospel1 b receive? & re/e? ^u ,*ri/ & 8 righte\sness !re9 held =?1 = p>don ( s91 & = ! accept+ & acc\nt+ ( 8 p]son1 righte\s 9 ! sight ( ,god = salvation4 ,,que/4 ,,lxxiii4 ,h[ do? fai? ju/ify a s9n] 9 ! sight ( ,god8 ,,answ4 ,fai? ju/ifies a s9n] 9 ! sight ( ,god2 n because ( ^? graces :i* d always accompany x1 or ( ^? good works t are ! fruits ( x2 nor z if ! grace ( fai?1 or any act !re(1 7 imput$ to him = ju/ification2 b only z x is an in/rum5t1 by :i* he receive? & applie? ,*ri/ & 8 righte\sness4 ,we *oose fir/ to speak to ! latt] ( ^! two answ]s1 9 :i* fai? is consid]$ z t :]eby a s9n] is ju/ifi$1 be=e ! =m] ( !m1 inasmu* z x seems bett] connect$ ) :at has be5 be=e insi/$ on1 9 expla9+ ! doctr9e ( ju/ification4 ,& 9 consid]+ ! acc\nt we h ( ju/ify+ fai?1 !re are two ?+s1 :i* may be tak5 notice (1 9 ?is answ]4 ,i4 ,x is obs]v$1 t ?\gh !re are o!r graces :i* always accompany fai? & good works1 t fl[ f x2 yet none ( ^! are said to ju/ify a s9n] 9 ! sight ( ,god4 ,,ii4 ,h[ fai? ju/ifies1 or :at x is to be ju/ifi$ by fai?4#di ,i4 ,t ?\gh !re are o!r graces :i* always accompany fai?1 & good works t fl[ f x2 yet none ( ^! are said to ju/ify a s9n] 9 ! sight ( ,god4 ,!re is an insep>able connexion betwe5 fai?1 & all o!r graces2 :i*1 ?\gh x be di/+ui%$1 is nev] sep>ate f !m4 ,!y are all consid]$ z fruits ( ! ,_s1 ,gal4 v4 #bb1 #bc4 ?us ! apo/le reckons up sev]al o!r graces t are connect$ ) fai?1 & proce$ f ! same ,_s1 su* z love1 peace1 joy1 long-suff]+1 g5tl5ess1 goodness1 meekness1 temp]ance3 & ! same apo/le comm5ds ! *ur* at ,!ssalonica = _! "w ( fai?2 & consid]s ?is z connect$ ) a lab\r ( love1 & pati5ce ( hope 9 our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 #a ,!ss4 i4 #c4 ,& ! apo/le ,pet] exhorts ! *ur*1 to :i* he writes1 to add to _! fai? virtue1 & to virtue k1 to k temp]ance1 to temp]ance pati5ce1 to pati5ce godl9ess1 to godl9ess bro!rly k9dness1 & to bro!rly k9dness *>ity1 #b ,pet4 i4 #e1 #f1 #g4 :i* supposes t all ^! graces ought to be connect$ toge!r4 ,& ! apo/le ,james calls x a dead fai?1 ,james ii4 #ag4 :i* has n o!r works or graces jo9$ ) x2 &1 inde$1 ^! graces are n only connect$ ) x1 b fl[ f x1 or are ! fruits !re(3 ?us we read ( ! he>t's be+ purifi$ by fai?1 ,acts xv4 #i4 t is1 ?is grace1 :5 act$ 9 a "r mann]1 w h a t5d5cy1 9 "s degree1 to purge ! s\l f t moral impurity1 :i* proce$s out ( ! he>t ( man1 & is inconsi/5t ) sav+ fai?3 & else:]e we read ( fai? z work+ by love1 ,gal4 v4 #f4 t is1 excit+ ^? acts ( love1 bo? to ,god & man1 :i* conta9 a summ>y ( practical religion4 ,x is also said to ov]come ! _w1 #a ,john v4 #d4 & x enables ,*ri/ians to d or suff] great ?+s = ,*ri/'s sake1 ( :i* ! apo/le gives v>i\s in/ances 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t sa9ts1 ,heb4 xi4 ,b1 not)/&+ ! connexion ( o!r graces ) fai?1 & ^? works :i* fl[ f x1 we are nev] said1 9 scripture1 to be ju/ifi$ !reby2 n by love to ,god2 nor by any act ( ob$i5ce to him1 :i* c be call$ no o!r ?an works3 :]eas1 :5 ! apo/le speaks ( our ju/ification by fai?1 he puts x 9 opposition to works1 :5 he says1 t a man is ju/ifi$ by fai?1 )\t ! de$s ( ! law1 ,rom4 ii4 #bh4 ,object4 ,to ?is x is object$1 t ! apo/le "h speaks conc]n+ ! c]emonial law1 :i* he excludes f be+ ! matt] ( our ju/ification1 & n ! moral law1 or any evangelical duty1 su* z love & s9c]e ob$i5ce1 :i*1 toge!r ) fai? is ! matt] ( our ju/ification4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 ,t :5 ! apo/le speaks ( our ju/ification by fai?1 )\t ! de$s ( ! law1 he does n h]eby int5d ! c]emonial law2 = ^? :om he describes z ju/ifi$ p]sons1 are said to be1 9 a foll[+ v]se1 n only ,jews1 b ,g5tiles1 t 7 conv]t$ to ! ,*ri/ian fai?2 ! =m]1 inde$1 7 "u a temptation to seek to be ju/ifi$ by ! c]emonial law1 & s to conclude t !y _h a "r to et]nal life2 because ( _! be+ di/+ui%$ f ! _w1 by ! ext]nal privileges ( ! cov5ant :i* !y 7 "u1 _m ( :i* 7 conta9$ 91 or signifi$ by t law3 b ! ,g5tiles _h no?+ to d ) x1 & !re=e nev] expect$ to be ju/ifi$ by ! c]emonial law2 accord+ly1 :5 ! apo/le speaks ( ju/ification by fai? )\t ! de$s ( ! law1 he _c h]eby be suppos$ to int5d ! c]emonial law4 ,& if we look a little f>!r into ! context1 we %all f9d1 by 8 me?od ( reason+1 t he excludes all works 9 g5]al1 & opposes fai? to !m2 = he argues1 t we are ju/ifi$ 9 su* a way1 z t5ds to exclude boa/+2 b he t insi/s on any works p]=m$ by himself1 z ! matt] ( 8 ju/ification1 _c d ?is any o!rwise ?an 9 a boa/+ way1 valu+ himself1 & f\nd+ 8 "r to et]nal life1 ^u !m4 ,we are n !re=e ju/ifi$ by !m1 b by fai?2 t is1 we are ju/ifi$ 9 su* a way z t1 :ile we lay claim to ! greate/ privileges f ,*ri/1 we are dispos$ to give him all ! glory1 or to r5\nce our own righte\sness at ! same "t t we h rec\rse to 8 righte\sness = ju/ification1 by fai?4 ,b t x may f>!r appe>1 t our ju/ification by fai?1 is oppos$ to ju/ification by works1 ei!r ^? t accompany or fl[ f x1 we may apply :at has be5 be=e sugge/$1 9 consid]+ ! matt] ( our ju/ification to ?is argum5t4 ,if we consid] ! dem&s ( ju/ice1 or :at x may 9 hon\r reckon a suffici5t comp5sation = ! di%on\r t has be5 br\ght to ! div9e "n by s91 or :at may be deem$ a satisfactory paym5t ( ! out/&+ debt ( p]fect ob$i5ce1 :i* 0 due f u1 or puni%m5t1 :i* we 7 liable to1 accord+ to ! sanction ( ! div9e law2 we may easily inf]1 t no ob$i5ce1 p]=m$ by u1 ?\gh includ+ 9 x ! utmo/ p]fection1 t a fall5 creature is capable ( atta9+1 is a suffici5t satisfaction2 & if !re c be no ju/ification )\t satisfaction1 !n we _c be ju/ifi$ !reby4 ,!re=e x is a va9 ?+ = p]sons to di/+ui% 9 ?is case1 betwe5 works done be=e & aft] fai?1 z ?\gh ! =m] only 7 exclud$ f be+ ! matt] ( our ju/ification2 or to say1 z "s d1 t we are n inde$ ju/ifi$ by ob$i5ce to ! moral law1 b by our obey+ ! precepts :i* our ,savi\r has laid d[n 9 ! gospel1 su* z fai?1 & rep5tance1 c4 :i* !y call ob$i5ce to ! gospel z a new law3 b let x be consid]$1 t ^! evangelical duties are suppos$ to be p]=m$ z ! result ( a div9e comm&1 :i* has ! =mal nature ( a law1 :e!r !y be conta9$ 9 ! moral law or no2 !re=e1 :5 we are ju/ifi$ by fai? 9 opposition to ! works ( ! law1 ?is mu/ be oppos$ to ob$i5ce ( any k9d p]=m$ by u4 ,& ?is also appe>s f ! nature ( fai?1 to :i* ju/ification1 by ! works ( ! law1 is oppos$2 = fai? is a s\l-humbl+ grace1 & includes 9 x a r5\nc+ ( all m]it1 or inducem5t tak5 f ourselves1 z a reason :y ,god %\ld be/[ on u ! bless+s we /& 9 ne$ (2 x tru/s 9 ,*ri/ = righte\sness1 & 9 him alone1 & !re=e turns itself f any ?+ t may h ! lea/ t5d5cy to eclipse 8 glory1 z ! only f\ndation ( our ju/ification3 !re=e1 :5 we are said to be ju/ifi$ by fai?1 & n by ! works ( ! law1 ! mean+ is1 we are ju/ifi$ 9 su* a way z t5ds to set ! cr[n ^u ,*ri/'s head1 ackn[l$g+ him to be ! only f\nta9 f :5ce ?is privilege is d]iv$4 ,x foll[s f h5ce t our ju/ification _c be f\nd$ on our rep5tance2 ?\gh ?is is (t5 ma9ta9$ by ^? :o are on ! o!r side ( ! "q1 :o suppose1 t ju/ification conta9s 9 x no?+ else b =giv5ess ( s92 & if (f5ces are to be =giv5 by m51 ^u _! rep5tance1 or confess+ _! fault1 !n =giv5ess may be expect$ f ,god1 on our rep5tance3 & "s use a v unsav\ry way ( speak+1 :5 !y say1 t our te>s h a virtue to wa% away our s9s2 & t !y may give f>!r c\nt5ance to ?is op9ion1 !y ref] to t scripture1 9 :i* x is said1 ,rep5t1 t y\r s9s may be blott$ out1 ,acts iii4 #ai4 & o!rs ( ! l nature2 by :i* we are n to suppose1 t ! apo/le means1 t =giv5ess ( s9 is f\nd$ on our rep5tance1 z ! matt] ( our ju/ification 9 ! sight ( ,god2 b t !re is an insep>able connexion betwe5 our claim to =giv5ess ( s91 7toge!r ) all ! fruits & effects ( ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 :]eby ?is bless+ 0 procur$7 & rep5tance2 s t "o is n to be expect$ )\t ! o!r2 & ?\gh m5 are to =give injuries 9 case ! (f5d] ackn[l$ges 8 fault1 & makes suffici5t re/itution2 ?is !y may d1 inasmu* z ! (f5ce is only committ$ aga9/ a creature2 & especially if ! (f5ce be ( a private nature4 ,b suppos+ ?is %\ld be appli$ to juridical & =5sick cases1 w any "o say1 t ! pr9ce is oblig$ to =give ! crim9al :o is "u a s5t5ce ( condemnation1 because he is sorry = :at he has done1 or confesses 8 fault8 ,w\ld ?is secure 8 hon\r z a law-giv]8 ,& if h]eupon ! (f5d] 7 to be dis*>g$ f 8 guilt1 w\ld n ?is be a defect 9 ! adm9i/ration ( ! legislature8 ,h[ !n c ?is be appli$ to =giv5ess1 expect$ at ! h& ( ,god2 9 :i* ju/ice1 z well z m]cy1 is to h ! glory t is due to x2 & we are n only to be acquitt$1 b ju/ifi$1 or pron\nc$ guiltless1 s9ce our ackn[l$gm5t ( our (f5ce _c be reckon$ a suffici5t satisfaction to ! ju/ice ( ,god8 ,object4 ,x is object$1 by ^? on ! o!r side ( ! "q1 t ?\gh rep5tance be n 9 itself a suffici5t comp5sation to ! ju/ice ( ,god = ! crimes :i* we h committ$2 yet ,god may1 by an act ( grace1 accept ( x1 z ?\gh x _h be5 suffici5t#ej4 ,?is !y illu/rate by a similitude tak5 f a p]son's sell+ an e/ate ( a consid]able value1 to "o :o has no money to buy x1 provid$ he w pay a pepp]-corn ( ackn[l$gm5t4 ,?us1 h[ insignificant soev]1 rep5tance1 or any o!r grace1 :i* is deem$ ! matt] ( our ju/ification1 be 9 itself1 x is by an act ( fav\r1 deem$ a suffici5t price4 ,answ4 ,9 answ] to ?is ,i w\ld obs]ve1 t ! objection1 :i* 0 be=e br\ght aga9/ ! doctr9e we h be5 ma9ta9+1 conc]n+ ! imputation ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 namely1 t x 0 a putative righte\sness1 a n judg+ ( ?+s accord+ to tru?1 & ! l1 seems to be ( no weight :5 x affects _! own cause2 o!rwise we might turn _! argum5t aga9/ !mselves1 & ask !m2 :e!r ?is be = ,god to judge accord+ to tru?1 :5 t is accept$ z a suffici5t paym5t1 by 8 ju/ice1 :i* is 9 itself ( no value8 ,b pass+ ?is by1 we may f>!r obs]ve1 t ?is is :olly to set aside ! necessity ( satisfaction1 z ! ,soc9ians d2 & !re=e x is no wond] t !y make use ( ?is me?od ( reason+4 ,z = o!rs :o d n altoge!r d5y ?is doctr9e1 yet ?9k t a small price may be deem$ satisfactory = s9 committ$4 ,t :i* may be repli$ to x1 is1 t if ju/ification1 z t5d+ to advance ! glory ( div9e ju/ice1 9 tak+ away ! guilt ( s91 dep5ds ^u a price paid t is equival5t to ! debt contract$2 & no?+ %ort ( a price ( inf9ite value c be reckon$ an equival5t !reunto1 !n c]ta9ly t :i* is p]=m$ by m51 _c be deem$ a suffici5t paym5t1 or accept$ ( z su*4 ,x is a va9 ?+ = p]sons to pret5d t !re is a diff]5ce betwe5 satisfy+ ,god1 & satisfy+ 8 ju/ice2 or1 t to satisfy ,god is to pay a price1 be x nev] s small1 t he dem&s2 :]eas1 satisfy+ ju/ice is pay+ a price equal to ! ?+ pur*as$2 s9ce we mu/ conclude1 t ,god _c deem any ?+ satisfactory to himself1 t is n s to 8 ju/ice4 ,!re=e1 ?is di/9ction w n avail1 to free _! argum5t f ! absurdity t att5ds x4 ,we might "h obs]ve1 t z "s speak ( p>don ( s9's be+ f\nd$ on our rep5tance2 o!rs speak ( our ju/ification z be+ by ! act ( fai?1 or by fai? consid]$ z a "w1 & 9 def5d+ ju/ification by works1 z ?\gh x 7 n oppos$ to ju/ification by fai? 7! contr>y to :i* has be5 be=e prov$7 !y argue1 t we are (t5 said1 9 scripture1 to be ju/ifi$ by fai?2 b ?is fai? is a "w2 !re=e x _c be d5i$ b t we are ju/ifi$ by works4 ,to :i* x may be repli$1 t x is "o ?+ to say1 t we are ju/ifi$ by fai?1 t is1 a "w1 & ano!r ?+ to say1 t we are ju/ifi$ by x z a "w2 or1 x is "o ?+ to say1 t we are ju/ifi$ = our fai?1 & ano!r ?+ to say1 t we are ju/ifi$ by x2 :i* w m evid5tly appe> "u ! foll[+ head1 :i* we proce$ to consid]2 namely1 ,,ii4 ,:at x is = u to be ju/ifi$ by fai?1 or h[ fai? ju/ifies4 ,none c1 ) ! lea/ %ad[ ( reason1 d5y1 t ju/ification by fai?1 is a scripture-mode ( speak+1 ?\gh "s h que/ion$1 :e!r ! apo/le's words1 be+ ju/ifi$ by fai?1 we h peace ) ,god ?r\gh our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 gives c\nt5ance to ! doctr9e ( ju/ification by fai?2 = !y obs]ve1 t by putt+ a /op imm$iately aft] ! ^w ju/ifi$1 ! s5se w\ld be1 t !y :o are ju/ifi$ by ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 h peace ) ,god by fai?1 ?r\gh ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/3 b ?\gh ?is w a little alt] ! read+ ( ! text2 yet x w n ov]?r[ ! doctr9e ( ju/ification by fai?1 z conta9$ !re94 ,= if we und]/& our hav+ peace ) ,god1 z import+1 t peace :i* !y h a "r to1 :o are int]e/$ 9 ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 & n b>ely peace ( consci5ce3 !n x w foll[1 t to h ?is peace by fai?1 is1 9 effect1 ! same z to be ju/ifi$ by fai?2 & ?is f>!r appe>s1 f ! foll[+ words1 by :om also we h access by fai? into ?is grace1 :]e9 we /&4 ,! grace :]e9 we /&1 is t grace :i* is ! f\ndation ( our ju/ification1 & n b>ely peace ( consci5ce3 :5 we are !re=e said to h access by fai? unto ?is grace1 x is ! same z = u to be ju/ifi$ by fai?4 ,moreov]1 ?is is n ! only place 9 :i* we are said to be ju/ifi$ by fai?2 = ! apo/le says else:]e1 ,we are ju/ifi$ by ! fai? ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,gal4 ii4 #af4 or by fai? 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 & aga91 ! j %all live by fai?1 ,rom4 i4 #ag4 :i*1 agreeably to ! context1 mu/ be und]/ood ( _! be+ ju/ifi$ by fai?2 9 :i* s5se ! apo/le p>ticul>ly expla9s x else:]e1 ,gal4 iii4 #aa4 & 9 ano!r place he speaks ( ! righte\sness ( ,god :i* is by fai? ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,rom4 iii4 #bb4 & also ( a believ]'s wait+ = ! hope ( righte\sness by fai?1 ,gal4 v4 #e4 ,we mu/ n !re=e d5y t ju/ification is by fai?2 b r expla9 ! s5se ( ^? scriptures t e/abli% ?is doctr9e1 agreeably to ! m9d ( ! ,holy ,gho/ !re94 ,!re are v>i\s me?ods tak5 to expla9 ! doctr9e ( ju/ification by fai?2 p>ticul>ly "o t we ?9k subv]sive ( ju/ification by ,*ri/'s righte\sness3 ! o!r1 t :i* is conta9$ 9 ! answ] :i* we are expla9+4 #a4 ,z to ! =m] ( ^!1 namely1 t :i* is inconsi/5t ) ! doctr9e ( ju/ification by ,*ri/'s righte\sness4 ,?is is ma9ta9$ by ^? :o plead = ju/ification by works2 & consequ5tly1 !y say1 t we are ju/ifi$ by fai?1 & all o!r graces2 :i* !y call ! conditions ( our ju/ification 9 ! sight ( ,god2 & inde$ to be ju/ifi$ by fai?1 accord+ to !m1 is little o!r ?an to be ju/ifi$ = fai?3 :e!r !y reckon x a m]itori\s condition or no1 !y mu/ own x to be a pleadable condition2 o!rwise x w\ld h no ref]5ce to ju/ification2 & if x be tak5 9 ?is s5se1 our ju/ification dep5ds z mu* ^u x1 z ?\gh x _h be5 m]itori\s4 ,?is is ! acc\nt :i* "s give ( ju/ification2 & to prep>e ! way = ?is op9ion1 !y suppose1 t ! t]ms ( salvation1 9 ! gospel1 :i* are sub/itut$ 9 ! room ( ^? :i* 7 requir$ "u ! fir/ cov5ant made ) ,adam1 are fai?1 rep5tance & s9c]e ob$i5ce1 in/ead ( p]fect2 & t ,god 9 ju/ify+ a p5it5t1 believ+ s9n]1 pursuant to ! p]=mance ( ^! conditions1 decl>es 8 will+ness1 t !re %\ld be a relaxation ( t law :i* man 0 at fir/ oblig$ to obey2 & accord+ly1 t s9c]ity is dem&$ by him in/ead ( p]fection1 or sub/itut$ 9 ! room ( x2 ?is !y call ! new law1 or o!rs /yle x a rem$ial law3 s t in/ead ( be+ ju/ifi$ by ,*ri/'s yield+ p]fect ob$i5ce1 or pay+ ! out-/&+ debt1 :i* we 7 oblig$1 by reason ( ! violation ( ! fir/ cov5ant1 to pay1 we are to be ju/ifi$ by our own imp]fect ob$i5ce4 ,b t :i* may be object$ to ?is me?od ( reason+1 is1 t x is inconsi/5t ) ! hol9ess ( ! div9e nature1 & ! glory ( ! ju/ice ( ,god1 detracts f ! hon\r ( 8 law1 & is1 9 effect1 to ma9ta9 t we are ju/ifi$ )\t satisfaction giv54 ,= ?\gh ^! t]ms ( our ju/ification1 & acceptance 9 ! sight ( ,god1 may be falsely /yl$ a valuable consid]ation2 yet none w pret5d to ass]t1 t !y are an inf9ite price2 & no?+ %ort ( t 7:i* is no o!r ?an ,*ri/'s righte\sness7 is suffici5t to answ] ?is end4 ,i am s5sible1 t !y :o lay d[n ?is plan ( ju/ification1 allege 9 def5ce !re(2 t ?\gh ^! t]ms ( acceptance are ( small value 9 !mselves2 yet ,god1 by an act ( grace1 reckons ! paym5t ( a small debt equival5t to t ( a great]1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$4 ,& !y speak ( fai? & rep5tance z hav+ a value set ^u !m by _! ref]5ce to ! blood ( ,*ri/#ea1 :o m]it$ ?is privilege = u1 t we %\ld be ju/ifi$ 9 su* a way1 or ^u ^! conditions p]=m$3 !y call !m inde$ easi] t]ms1 or conditions1 & include !m all 9 ! g5]al ^w s9c]ity1 in/ead ( p]fection4 ,b !y are nev]!less some:at divid$ 9 _! me?od ( expla9+ !mselves1 inasmu* z "s suppose ^! conditions to be :olly 9 our own p[]1 )\t ! aids ( div9e grace1 z mu* z p]fect ob$i5ce 0 9 ! p[] ( our fir/ p>5ts2 :]eas o!rs ascribe a little m to ! grace ( ,god1 accord+ z !y expla9 ! doctr9e ( effectual call+2 ?\gh !y d n suppose1 t ^! conditions are altoge!r out ( our own p[]2 & !y s f> lay a f\ndation = ! s9n]'s glory+ h]e91 z t1 !y suppose1 our "r to ju/ification & et]nal life is f\nd$ on !m4 ,i _c b ?9k ?is me?od ( expla9+ ! doctr9e ( ju/ification to be subv]sive ( ! gospel1 & t x is highly d]ogatory to ! glory ( ,god to ass]t t he c disp5se ) ! dem& ( p]fect ob$i5ce1 & ju/ify a p]son on easi] t]ms2 :i* is little bett] ?an :at ! apo/le calls make void ! law3 ?is1 says he1 we are f> f do+ by fai?1 or by our ass]t+ ! doctr9e ( ju/ification by fai? 9 ,*ri/'s righte\sness2 b we r e/abli% x h]eby3 & to say t ,god sets su* a value on our p]=m+ ^! conditions ( ! new cov5ant1 z t !y are deem$ equival5t to ,*ri/'s p]=m+ p]fect ob$i5ce = u1 ?is reflects on 8 glory1 z set =?1 to be a propitiation = s91 to decl>e ,god's righte\sness 9 ! remission !re(2 & detracts f ! obligation :i* we are laid "u to him1 = :at he did & suff]$ 9 our behalf1 = our ju/ification4 ,moreov]1 to ass]t t ,god sets ?is value on our p]=mances1 pursuant to ,*ri/'s m]it2 or t !y are highly e/eem$ by him1 because !y are t9ctur$ ) 8 blood2 ?is is contr>y to ! design ( 8 dea?1 :i* 01 n t su* an e/imate might be set on :at is done by u2 b r1 t ! iniquities t att5d our be/ p]=mances may be =giv52 & t 7?\gh1 :5 we h done all1 we are unpr(itable s]vants17 we may be made accept$ 9 ! ,belov$2 & hav+ no ju/ify+ righte\sness ( our own1 may be ju/ifi$1 & glory 9 t :i* he ha? wr\ght out = u4 ,& z = ! supposition1 t fai?1 rep5tance1 & new ob$i5ce1 are n only conditions ( ju/ification1 b easy to be p]=m$3 ?is pla9ly discov]s1 t !y :o ma9ta9 x1 ei!r ?9k too lightly ( man's impot5cy & av]s5ess to :at is good1 & 8 ali5ation f ! life ( ,god1 or are /rang]s to _! own he>ts1 & are n duly s5sible t x is ,god t works 9 8 p bo? to w & to d1 ( 8 own good pleasure4 ,! only ?+ t ,i %all add1 9 opposition to ! doctr9e ( ju/ification by works1 is1 t :atev] is ! matt] or gr\nd ( our ju/ification 9 ! sight ( ,god1 mu/ be pleadable at 8 b>2 = we _c be ju/ifi$ )\t a plea1 & if any plea1 tak5 f our own works1 be ?\ght suffici5t1 h[ mu* soev] ! pr\d & delud$ he>t ( man may set too great a value ^u !m2 yet ,god w n reckon ! plea valid1 s z to dis*>ge u f guilt1 & give u a "r & title to et]nal life on ! acc\nt !re(2 :i* leads u to consid]1 #b4 ,! me?od tak5 to expla9 ?is doctr9e 9 ! answ] be=e u1 :i* we ?9k agreeable to ! div9e p]fections1 & conta9s a true /ate ( ! doctr9e ( ju/ification by fai?4 ,we be=e consid]$ ju/ification z a =5sic act1 t we might und]/& :at is meant by our s9s be+ imput$ to ,*ri/ our ,head & ,surety1 & 8 righte\sness imput$ to u1 or plac$ to our acc\nt4 ,& we are n[ to speak ( ?is righte\sness z plead$ by1 or appli$ to u1 z ! f\ndation ( our claim to all ! bless+s t 7 pur*as$ by x4 ,"h we mu/ consid] a s9n] z br++ 9 8 plea1 9 ord] to 8 dis*>ge2 & ?is is tw(old4 7#a47 ,if he be *>g$ by m51 or by ,satan1 ) crimes n committ$1 he pleads 8 own innoc5cy2 if *>g$ ) hypocrisy1 he pleads 8 own s9c]ity4 ,?us we are to und]/& sev]al expressions 9 scripture to ?is purpose2 z = in/ance1 :5 a *>ge ( ! l nature 0 br\ght 9 aga9/ ,job1 ,satan hav+ sugge/$ t he did n s]ve ,god = n\ght2 & t if ,god w\ld t\* 8 bone & 8 fle%1 he w\ld curse him to 8 face3 & 8 fri5ds hav+ (t5 appli$ ! "* !y give ( ! hypocrite to him1 & s conclud+ him to be a wick$ p]son1 he says1 ,god =bid t ,i %\ld ju/ify y2 t is1 t ,i %\ld ackn[l$ge y\r *>ge to be j2 till ,i die1 ,i w n remove m9e integrity f me3 my righte\sness ,i hold fa/1 & w n let x g3 my he>t %all n reproa* me s long z ,i live1 ,job xxvii4 #e1 #f4 t is1 ,i nev] w own :at y ins9uate1 t my he>t is n "r ) ,god4 ,& ,david1 :5 compla9+ ( ! ill-treatm5t :i* he met ) f 8 enemies & p]secutors1 :o desir$ n only to tread d[n 8 life ^u ! e>?1 b to lay 8 hon\r 9 ! du/2 to murd] 8 "n z well z 8 p]son1 he prays1 ,judge me1 ,o ,"l1 accord+ to my righte\sness1 & accord+ to m9e integrity t is 9 me1 ,psal4 vii4 #h4 ,:at c\ld he plead aga9/ malici\sness & false ins9uations1 b 8 righte\sness or 8 integrity8 ,& else:]e1 :5 he says1 ,! ,"l rew>d$ me accord+ to my righte\sness2 accord+ to ! cleanness ( my h&s ha? he recomp5s$ me3 ,= ,i h kept ! ways ( ! ,"l2 8 judgm5ts 7 be=e me4 ,i 0 also upright be=e him1 & h kept myself f m9e iniquity1 #b ,sam4 xxii4 #ba1 c4 seq4 x is no?+ else b an intimation1 t h[ mu* soev] he might be *>g$ ) ! contr>y vices1 he 01 9 ?is respect1 innoc5t3 & ?\gh ,god did n ju/ify him at 8 tribunal1 = ?is righte\sness2 yet1 9 ! c\rse ( 8 provid5ce1 he seem$ to approve ( 8 plea1 s f> z t :atev] ! _w ?\ght ( him1 he pla9ly dealt ) him z "o :o 0 highly fav\r$ by him2 or :om1 by 8 deal+s ) him1 he evid5tly di/+ui%$ f ^? ^: he>ts 7 n "r ) him4 ,x is true1 "s :o plead = ju/ification by our own righte\sness1 allege ^! scriptures z a pro( ( x1 )\t di/+ui%+ betwe5 ! ju/ification ( our p]sons 9 ! sight ( ,god1 & ! ju/ification ( our righte\s cause2 or our be+ ju/ifi$ :5 accus$ at ,god's tribunal1 & our be+ ju/ifi$1 or v9dicat$ f ^? *>ges t are br\ght aga9/ u at man's4 7#b47 ,:5 a p]son /&s at ,god's tribunal1 z we mu/ suppose ! s9n] to d1 :5 br++ 9 8 plea = ju/ification 9 8 sight2 !n he has no?+ else to plead b ,*ri/'s righte\sness2 & fai? is t grace t pleads x3 & 9 t respect we are said to be ju/ifi$ by fai?1 or 9 a way ( believ+4 ,fai? do? n ju/ify by pres5t+ or plead+ itself1 or any o!r grace t accompanies or fl[s f x1 z ! cause :y ,god %\ld =give s91 or give u a "r to et]nal life2 = !y h n suffici5t wor? or excell5cy 9 !m to procure ^! bless+s4 ,!re=e1 :5 we are said to be ju/ifi$ by fai?1 x is by fai?1 z appreh5d+1 plead+1 or lay+ hold on ,*ri/'s righte\sness2 & ?is gives occasion to div9es to call x ! in/rum5t ( our ju/ification4 ,*ri/'s righte\sness is ! ?+ claim$ or appreh5d$2 & fai? is t by :i* x is claim$ or appreh5d$2 &1 agreeably to ! idea ( an in/rum5t1 we are said n to be ju/ifi$ = fai?1 b by x4 ,*ri/'s righte\sness is t :i* procures a dis*>ge f condemnation = all = :om x 0 wr\ght out2 fai? is ! h& t receives x2 :]eby a p]son has a "r to conclude1 t x 0 wr\ght out = him4 ,*ri/'s righte\sness is t :i* has a t5d5cy to enri* & adorn ! s\l2 & fai? is ! h& t receives x1 :]eby x becomes ours1 9 a way ( fiducial application3 & z ! righte\sness ( ,*ri/ is comp>$1 9 scripture1 to a glori\s robe1 :i* r5d]s ! s\l beautiful1 or is its highe/ & *ief ornam5t2 x is by fai? t x is put on2 &1 9 ?is respect1 z ! prophet speaks1 its beauty is r5d]$ p]fect ?r\gh 8 comel9ess1 :i* is put ^u him1 ,ezek4 xvi4 #ad4 s t ,*ri/'s righte\sness ju/ifies1 z x is ! cause ( our dis*>ge2 fai? ju/ifies z ! in/rum5t t applies ?is dis*>ge to u2 ?us :5 x is said1 ! j %all live by fai?1 fai? is consid]$ z t :i* seeks to1 & f9ds ?is life 9 him2 ! effect is1 by a metonymy1 appli$ to ! in/rum5t2 z :5 ! husb&man is said to live or to be ma9ta9$ by 8 pl\gh1 & ! arti/ to live by 8 h&s1 or ! begg> by 8 empty h& t receives ! donative4 ,if a p]son 0 9 a dungeon1 l ! prophet ,j]emiah1 & a rope is let d[n to draw him out ( x1 8 lay+ hold on x is ! in/rum5t1 b ! h& t draws him out1 is ! pr9cipal cause ( 8 release f !nce2 or1 t we may make use ( a similitude t m directly illu/rates ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+1 suppose a condemn$ malefactor _h a p>don procur$ = him1 :i* gives him a "r to lib]ty1 or a dis*>ge f ! place ( 8 conf9em5t1 ?is mu/ be plead$1 & 8 claim be r5d]$ visible2 & aft] t he is no long] deem$ a guilty p]son1 b dis*>g$1 9 op5 c\rt1 f ! s5t5ce t he 0 "u4 ,?us ,*ri/ procures =giv5ess by 8 blood2 ! gospel holds x =?1 & describes ^? :o h a "r to claim x z belong+ to him 9 p>ticul>3 & h5ce arises a visible dis*>ge f condemnation1 & a "r to claim ! b5efits t att5d x4 ,if we und]/& ju/ification by fai?1 9 ?is s5se1 we d n attribute too mu* to fai? on ! "o h&1 nor too little to ,*ri/'s righte\sness on ! o!r4 ,& we r *oose to call fai? an in/rum5t1 ?an a condition ( our ju/ification1 be+ s5sible1 t ! ^w condition is g5]ally us$ to signify t = ! sake :]e(1 a b5efit is conf]r$1 r ?an ! in/rum5t by :i* x is appli$2 n b t x may be expla9$ 9 su* a way1 z is consi/5t ) ! doctr9e ( ju/ification by fai?1 z be=e consid]$4 ,we d n d5y t fai? is ! condition ( our claim to ,*ri/'s righte\sness2 or t x is ,god's ord9ance1 )\t :i* we h no gr\nd to conclude our int]e/ 9 x4 ,we mu/ !re=e di/+ui% betwe5 its be+ a condition ( =giv5ess1 & its be+ a condition ( our visible & app>5t "r h]eunto4 ,?is _c be said to belong to u1 unless we receive x2 nei!r c we conclude t we h an int]e/ 9 ,*ri/'s r$emption1 any m ?an !y = :om he did n lay d[n 8 life1 b by ?is m$ium4 ,we mu/ fir/ consid] ,*ri/'s righte\sness z wr\ght out = all !m t 7 giv5 him by ! ,fa!r2 & fai? is t :i* gives u gr\nd to conclude1 t ?is privilege1 9 p>ticul>1 belongs to u4 ,?is acc\nt ( ! use ( fai? 9 ju/ification1 we _c b ?9k suffici5t to obviate ! mo/ mat]ial objections t are br\ght aga9/ our way ( ma9ta9+ ! doctr9e ( ju/ification1 viz4 by ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 9 "o respect1 & by fai? 9 ano!r4 ,x is an injuri\s sugge/ion to suppose t we d5y ! necessity ( fai? 9 any s5se1 or conclude1 t we may lay claim to ?is privilege )\t x2 s9ce we /r5u\sly ass]t ! necessity1 on ! "o h&1 ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness be+ wr\ght out = u1 & =giv5ess procur$ !reby2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 ! necessity ( our receiv+ x1 ea* ( :i* is true 9 its respective place4 ,*ri/ mu/ h ! glory t is due to him1 & fai? ! "w1 or (fice t belongs to x4 ,?us we h consid]$ ,*ri/'s righte\sness z appli$ by fai?2 & x may be also obs]v$1 t !re is "o scripture1 9 :i* x is said to be imput$ by fai?1 z ! apo/le ,paul1 :5 speak+ conc]n+ ,abraham's ju/ification by fai?1 9 ?is righte\sness1 says1 ,x 0 imput$ to him = righte\sness2 & adds1 t x 0 n writt5 = 8 sake alone1 t x 0 imput$ to him1 b = u also1 to :om x %all be imput$1 if we believe1 ,rom4 iv4 #bb1 #bc1 #bd4 9 :i* scripture1 ,i conceive1 t imputation is tak5 = application2 & accord+ly ! mean+ is1 ! righte\sness ( ,*ri/ is s imput$1 z t we h gr\nd to place x to our own acc\nt1 if we believe2 :i* is ! same ) apply+ x by fai?4#eb ,& :]eas ! apo/le speaks else:]e ( fai?'s be+ c\nt$ = righte\sness1 v]4 #e4 x mu/ be all[$1 t !re is a great deal ( difficulty 9 ! mode ( expression4 ,if we ass]t t ! act ( believ+ is imput$ = righte\sness1 z !y :o e/abli% ! doctr9e ( ju/ification by works1 or by fai? z a "w1 we ov]?r[ t :i* we h be5 ma9ta9+3 & if1 on ! o!r h&1 we und]/& fai?1 = ! object ( fai?1 viz4 :at 0 wr\ght out by ,*ri/1 :i* fai? is conv]sant ab\t1 & conclude1 7z ,i conceive we ought to d17 t ?is1 is imput$ = righte\sness1 ?is is suppos$1 by "s1 to deviate too mu* f ! common s5se ( words1 to be all[$ (3 b if !re be su* a figurative way ( speak+ us$ 9 o!r scriptures1 :y may we n suppose t x is us$ 9 ?is text "u our pres5t consid]ation8 ,if o!r graces are sometimes tak5 = ! object !re(1 :y may n fai? be tak51 by a metonymy1 = its object8 ,?us ! apo/le calls ^? :om he writes to1 8 joy1 t is1 ! object1 or matt] !re(1 ,phil4 iv4 #a4 ,& 9 ! book ( ,canticles1 ! *ur* calls ,*ri/ h] love1 ,cant4 iv4 #h4 t is1 ! object !re(4 ,& else:]e1 hope is pla9ly tak5 = ! object ( x1 :5 ! apo/le says1 ,hope t is se51 is n hope3 = :at a man see?1 :y do? he yet hope =8 ,rom4 viii4 #bd4 ,by :i* he pla9ly int5ds1 t :atev] is ! object ( hope1 _c be 9 our pres5t possession3 & ,*ri/ is f>!r /yl$1 ,! bless$ hope1 ,tit4 ii4 #ac4 t is1 ! p]son ^: appe>ance we hope =4 ,& ,jacob speaks ( ,god z ! fe> ( 8 fa!r ,isaac1 ,g54 xxxi4 #ec4 t is1 ! p]son :om he wor%ipp$ ) rev]5tial fe>2 9 all :i* cases ! phraseology is equally difficult ) t ( ! text1 "u our pres5t consid]ation4 ,?us conc]n+ ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 z wr\ght out = u1 & appli$ by fai?2 :i* is ! f\ndation ( all our peace & com=t1 bo? 9 life & dea?2 & !re=e _c b be reckon$ a doctr9e ( ! highe/ importance3 we %all n[ consid] "s ?+s t may be inf]r$ f x4 ,&1 #a4 ,f :at has be5 said conc]n+ ju/ification1 z f\nd$ 9 ,*ri/'s surety%ip-righte\sness1 wr\ght out = u1 by :at 0 done & suff]$ by him1 9 8 human nature2 & ! inf9ite value !re(1 z dep5d+ on ! glory ( ! div9e nature1 to :i* x is unit$1 we _c b inf] ! absurdity ( two contr>y op9ions1 namely1 t ( ^? :o h ass]t$1 t we are ju/ifi$ by ! ess5tial righte\sness ( ,*ri/ z ,god#eg2 & t ( o!rs1 :o pret5d1 t because all m$iatorial acts are p]=m$ by ,*ri/ only z man3 !re=e ! inf9ite dignity ( ! div9e nature1 has no ref]5ce to _! be+ satisfactory to div9e ju/ice4 ,?is is :at !y mean :5 !y say1 t we are ju/ifi$ by ,*ri/'s righte\sness z man1 9 opposition to our be+ ju/ifi$ by 8 ess5tial righte\sness z ,god#eh3 :]eas1 ,i ?9k1 ! tru? lies 9 a m$ium betwe5 bo? ^! extremes2 on ! "o h& we mu/ suppose1 t ,*ri/'s engagem5t to become a surety = u1 & s /& 9 our room & /ead1 & !reby to pay ! debt :i* we _h contract$ to ! ju/ice ( ,god1 c\ld n be done 9 any o!r ?an ! human nature2 = ! div9e nature is n capable ( be+ "u a law1 or fulfill+ x1 or1 9 any in/ance1 ( obey+1 or suff]+2 & !re=e1 we _c be ju/ifi$ by ,*ri/'s ess5tial righte\sness1 z ,god2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 :at ,*ri/ did & suff]$ z man1 w\ld n h be5 suffici5t = our ju/ification1 _h x n _h an inf9ite value put ^u x1 aris+ f ! union ( ! nature t suff]$ ) ! div9e nature1 :i* is agreeable to ! apo/le's expression1 :5 he says1 ,god pur*as$ ! *ur* ) 8 own blood1 ,acts1 xx4 #bh4 #b4 ,f :at has be5 said1 conc]n+ ! fruits & effects ( ju/ification1 z by virtue h]e( our s9s are p>don$1 & we made accept$ 9 ! belov$1 we inf]2 t x is n only an unscriptural way ( speak+1 b has a t5d5cy to ov]?r[ ! doctr9e we h be5 ma9ta9+1 to ass]t1 z "s d1 t ,god is only r5d]$ reconcileable by :at 0 done & suff]$ by ,*ri/4 ,?is seems to be ma9ta9$ by ^? :o treat on ?is subject1 ) a diff]5t view4 ,"s speak ( ,god's be+ r5d]$ reconcileable by ,*ri/'s righte\sness t !y might make way = :at !y h f>!r to advance1 namely1 t ,god's be+ reconcil$ to a s9n]1 is ! result ( 8 own rep5tance1 or ! am5dm5t ( 8 life1 :]eby he makes 8 peace ) him2 :i* is to make rep5tance or re=mation ! matt] ( our ju/ification1 & sub/itute x 9 ! room ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness3 !re=e1 !y :o speak ( ,god's be+ made reconcileable 9 ?is s5se1 by 8 blood1 are s f> f giv+ a true acc\nt ( ! doctr9e ( ju/ification1 t1 9 reality1 !y ov]?r[ x4 ,b !re are o!rs1 :o speak ( ,god's be+ reconcileable z ! consequ5ce ( ,*ri/'s satisfaction1 t !y might n be ?\ght to ass]t t ,god is actually reconcil$ by ! blood ( ,*ri/1 to ^? :o are 9 an unconv]t$ /ate1 :i* is inconsi/5t !re)2 !re=e !y use ?is mode ( expression1 le/ !y %\ld be ?\ght to give c\nt5ance to ! doctr9e ( actual ju/ification be=e fai?2 b c]ta9ly we are "u no necessity ( advanc+ "o absurdity to avoid ano!r3 !re=e1 let x be "h consid]$1 t ! scripture speaks expressly ( ,god's be+ reconcil$ by ! dea? ( ,*ri/2 & accord+ly he is said to h br\ght him aga9 f ! dead1 z a ,god ( peace1 ,heb4 xiii4 #bj4 ,& else:]e1 he speaks ( ,god's hav+ reconcil$ u to himself by ,jesus ,*ri/1 #b ,cor4 v4 #ah4 & n becom+ reconcilable to u4 ,aga91 ,:5 we 7 enemies we 7 reconcil$ to ,god by ! dea? ( 8 ,son1 mu* m be+ reconcil$1 we %all be sav$1 ,rom4 v4 #aj4 t is1 %all obta9 ! sav+ effects ( ?is reconciliation by 8 life4 ,& aga91 ,hav+ made peace ?r\gh ! blood ( 8 cross1 by him to reconcile all ?+s to himself3 & y t 7 sometimes ali5at$1 & enemies 9 y\r m9d by wick$ works1 yet n[ ha? he reconcil$1 9 ! body ( 8 fle% ?r\gh dea?1 to pres5t y holy & unblameable1 & unreprovable 9 8 sight1 ,col4 i4 #ba1 #bb4 ,:]e he describes ^? :o 7 reconcil$ z once enemies1 & speaks ( ?is privilege z be+ procur$ by ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 & ( hol9ess "h1 & salvation h]eaft]1 z ! consequ5ce ( x2 !re=e x is su* a reconciliation z is conta9$ 9 our ju/ification4 ,b ?\gh ?is appe>s v agreeable to ! m9d ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 9 scripture1 yet x mu/ be und]/ood 9 consi/5cy ) ^? o!r scriptures1 t repres5t p]sons 9 an unconv]t$ /ate1 z *ildr5 ( wra?1 ,eph4 ii4 #c4 & be+ hateful1 ,tit4 iii4 #c4 t is1 n only des]v+ to be hat$ by ,god1 b actually hat$1 z appe>s by ! _m ?reatn+s t are d5\nc$ aga9/ !m1 & _! be+ 9 a condemn$ /ate1 t we may n give c\nt5ance to ! doctr9e ( "s1 :o1 n di/+ui%+ betwe5 ,god's secret & reveal$ w1 ma9ta9 t we are n only virtually1 b actually ju/ifi$ be=e we believe2 z ?\gh we _h a "r to claim ,*ri/'s righte\sness be=e we h any gr\nd to conclude1 t x 0 wr\ght out = u3 b :at has be5 already sugge/$ conc]n+ ju/ification by fai?1 w1 ,i ?9k1 suffici5tly remove ?is difficulty4 ,! only ?+ t rema9s to be expla9$ is2 h[ ,god may be said to be reconcil$ by ! blood ( ,*ri/1 to a p]son :o is 9 an unconv]t$ /ate1 & z su*1 repres5t$ z a *ild ( wra?8 = ! und]/&+ ( :i*1 let u consid]1 t s long z a p]son is an unbeliev]1 he has no gr\nd to conclude1 accord+ to ! t5or ( ,god's reveal$ w1 t he is reconcil$ to him1 or t he is any o!r ?an a *ild ( wra?4 ,nev]!less1 :5 we speak ( ,god's be+ reconcil$ to 8 elect1 accord+ to ! t5or ( 8 secret w1 be=e !y believe1 t is 9 effect to say1 t ju/ification1 z x is an imman5t act 9 ,god1 is antec$5t to fai?1 :i* is a c]ta9 tru?1 inasmu* z fai? is a fruit & consequ5ce !re(3 :]eas1 ,god does n decl>e t he is reconcil$ to u1 or give u gr\nd to conclude x2 :]eby we appe> no long] to be *ildr5 ( wra?1 till we believe4 ,if ?is be duly consid]$1 we h no reason to ass]t1 t ,god is reconcileable1 r ?an reconcil$ by ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 le/ we %\ld be ?\ght to ma9ta9 ! doctr9e ( ju/ification1 or deliv]ance f wra?1 z a decl>$ act1 be=e we believe4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t ,god 0 reconcileable to 8 elect1 t is1 will+ to be reconcil$ to !m be=e ,*ri/ di$ = !m2 o!rwise he w\ld nev] h s5t him into ! _w to make reconciliation = ! s9s ( 8 p3 he 0 reconcileable1 & !re=e design$ to turn f ! fi]c5ess ( 8 wra?2 & 9 ord] !reunto1 he appo9t$ ,*ri/ to make satisfaction = s91 & procure peace = !m4 #c4 ,!re is n ! lea/ inconsi/5cy betwe5 ^? scriptures :i* speak ( ju/ification z be+ an act ( ,god's free grace1 & o!rs1 :i* speak ( x z be+1 by fai?1 f\nd$ on ,*ri/'s righte\sness2 or betwe5 ,god's p>don+ s9 freely1 )\t reg>d to any ?+ done by u to procure x2 & yet insi/+ on1 & receiv+ a full satisfaction1 z ! m]itori\s & procur+ cause ( x4 ,?is is sometimes object$ aga9/ :at we h advanc$ 9 expla9+ ! doctr9e ( ju/ification1 z be+1 9 "s respects1 an act ( ju/ice1 & 9 o!rs1 ( grace2 z ?\gh x 7 inconsi/5t ) itself1 & our me?od ( expla9+ x 7 liable to an absurdity1 :i* is contr>y to reason2 z ?\gh two contradictory propositions c\ld be bo? true2 namely1 t ju/ification %\ld be an act ( ! /ricte/ ju/ice1 )\t any abatem5t ( ! debt dem&$1 & yet ( free grace1 )\t insi/+ on ! paym5t ( ! debt3 b ?is seem+ contradiction may be easily reconcil$1 if we consid] t ! debt 0 n paid by u 9 our own p]sons2 :i* _h x be5 done1 x w\ld h be5 inconsi/5t ) =giv5ess's be+ an act ( grace2 b by our surety1 & 9 t respect !re 0 no abatem5t ( ! debt1 nor did he receive a dis*>ge by an act ( grace1 b 0 ju/ifi$ z our head or surety1 by 8 own righte\sness1 or works p]=m$ by him2 :]eas1 we are ju/ifi$ by 8 surety%ip-righte\sness1 )\t works p]=m$ by u2 & ?is surety 0 provid$ = u2 z has be5 be=e obs]v$2 & !re=e1 :5 we speak ( ju/ification1 z be+ an act ( grace1 we di/+ui% betwe5 ! ju/ification ( our surety1 aft] he _h giv5 full satisfaction = ! debt :i* we _h contract$2 & ?is paym5t's be+ plac$ to our acc\nt by ,god's graci\s imputation !re( to u1 & our obta9+ =giv5ess z ! result !re(1 :i* c be no o!r ?an an act ( ! highe/ grace4 #d4 ,f :at has be5 said conc]n+ ju/ification by fai?1 we inf]1 ! me?od1 ord] & "t1 9 :i* ,god ju/ifies 8 p4 ,!re are "s :o n only speak ( ju/ification be=e fai?1 b f et]nity2 & consid] x z an imman5t act 9 ,god 9 ! same s5se z election is said to be4 ,i w n d5y et]nal ju/ification1 provid$ x be consid]$ z conta9$ 9 ,god's secret w1 & n made ! rule by :i* we are to det]m9e ourselves to be 9 a ju/ifi$ /ate1 & z su* to h a "r & title to et]nal life1 be=e x is reveal$ or appreh5d$ by fai?3 if we take x 9 ?is s5se1 x is beyond dispute1 t ju/ification is n by fai?2 b inasmu* z ! mo/ kn[n1 yea1 ! only s5se 9 :i* ju/ification is spok5 (1 z appli$ to p>ticul> p]sons1 is1 t x is by fai?3 !re=e1 we mu/ suppose1 #a/1 ,t x is a decl>$ act4 ,t :i* is hid 9 ,god1 & n decl>$1 _c be said to be appli$2 & t :i* is n appli$1 _c be ! rule by :i* p>ticul> p]sons may judge ( _! /ate4 ,?us1 if we speak ( et]nal election1 & say1 ,t ,god has p]emptorily det]m9$ ! /ate ( ^? t %all be sav$1 t !y %all n p]i%2 ?is is no?+ to p>ticul> p]sons1 unless !y h gr\nd to conclude !mselves elect$4 ,s if we say t ,god has1 f all et]nity1 giv5 8 elect into ,*ri/'s h&s2 t he has und]tak5 be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 to r$eem !m2 & t1 pursuant h]eunto1 ,god promis$ t he w\ld give et]nal life unto !m2 or1 if we consid] ,*ri/ z hav+ fulfill$ :at he und]took f all et]nity1 f9i%$ transgression1 br\ght 9 ev]la/+ righte\sness1 & fully paid ! debt :i* he und]took2 consid] him z be+ dis*>g$1 & receiv+ an acquittance1 :5 rais$ f ! dead2 & all ?is z done 9 ! "n ( ! elect1 z _! head & repres5tative2 & if y f>!r consid] !m1 z x is (t5 express$1 z virtually ju/ifi$ 9 him2 all ?is is no?+ to !m1 ) respect to _! peace & com=t2 !y h no m a "r to claim an int]e/ 9 ?is privilege or relation1 ?an if he _h n paid a price = !m4 ,!re=e1 we suppose t ju/ification1 z x is ! f\ndation ( our claim to et]nal life1 is a decl>$ act4 #b;d4 ,if ju/ification be a decl>$ act1 !re mu/ be "s me?od :i* ,god uses1 :]eby he decl>es1 or makes x kn[n4 ,n[ x is c]ta91 t he1 no :]e 9 scripture1 tells an unbeliev] t he has an int]e/ 9 ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 or t 8 s9s are p>don$1 or gives him any w>rant to take com=t f any su* conclusion2 b1 on ! o!r h&1 su* an "o has no gr\nd to conclude any o!r1 conc]n+ himself1 b t he is a *ild ( wra?2 = he is to judge ( ?+s accord+ to ! t5or ( ,god's reveal$ w4 ,*ri/'s righte\sness is no?+ to him 9 po9t ( application2 he is guilty ( bold presumption if he lays claim to x1 or takes com=t f x1 z mu* z he w\ld be 7 he to say1 "s are elect$1 !re=e ,i am4 ,nev]!less1 #c;d1 ,:5 a p]son believes1 he has a "r to conclude1 t he is ju/ifi$1 or to claim all ! privileges t result f x2 & ?is is :at we call ju/ification by fai?1 :i* !re=e _c be be=e fai?2 = t :i* gives a p]son a "r to claim a privilege1 mu/ be antec$5t to ?is claim2 or1 t :i* is ! f\ndation ( a p]son's conclud+ himself to be ju/ifi$1 mu/ be antec$5t to 8 mak+ ?is conclusion2 & 9 ?is respect1 all :o duly consid] :at !y affirm1 mu/ conclude t ju/ification is n be=e fai?4 #e4 ,f :at has be5 said conc]n+ ! (fice or use ( fai? 9 ju/ification1 z x is an in/rum5t t applies ,*ri/'s righte\sness to ourselves1 we inf]2 t x is m ?an an evid5ce ( our ju/ification3 we d n inde$ d5y x to be an evid5ce t we 7 virtually ju/ifi$ 9 ,*ri/ z our head & repres5tative1 :5 he 0 rais$ f ! dead1 9 ! same s5se z x is an evid5ce ( our et]nal election3 b ?is is equally applicable to all o!r graces1 & !re=e _c be a true description ( ju/ify+ fai?4 ,if we are ju/ifi$ by fai?1 only z x is an evid5ce ( our "r to ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 we are z mu* ju/ifi$ by love1 pati5ce1 & submission to ! div9e w1 or any o!r grace t accompanies salvation2 b !y :o speak ( fai? z only an evid5ce1 w n say t we are ju/ifi$ by all o!r graces1 9 ! same s5se z we are ju/ifi$ by fai?2 & inde$1 ! scripture gives u no w>rant s to d4 #f4 ,f :at has be5 said conc]n+ fai? z giv+ u a "r to claim ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 we inf]2 t a p]son is ju/ifi$ be=e he has :at we call1 ! fai? ( assurance2 ( :i* m h]eaft]3 !re=e we consid] ! grace ( fai?1 z ju/ify+ or giv+ u a "r to claim ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 :e!r we h an actual claim or no4 ,?is mu/ be all[$1 o!rwise ! loss ( ?is assurance w\ld inf] ! susp5sion or loss ( our ju/ification1 & consequ5tly w\ld r5d] our /ate z unc]ta9 z our frames1 or our peace ) ,god1 ?r\gh our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 z liable to be lo/ z t peace & joy :i* we sometimes h 9 believ+1 & at o!r times are de/itute (4 #g4 ,f :at has be5 said conc]n+ ju/ify+ fai?'s be+ accompani$ ) all o!r graces1 we inf]2 t t fai? :i* is ju/ify+1 is also a sav+ grace1 or a grace :i* accompanies salvation2 b yet !re is ?is diff]5ce betwe5 sav+ fai?1 z we g5]ally call x1 & ju/ify+1 9 t ! =m] respects ,*ri/ 9 all 8 (fices1 ! latt] consid]s him only 9 8 ,prie/ly (fice1 or z set =? to be a propitiation = s94 ,& ?is leads u to consid] ! grace ( fai? 9 its l>g] ext5t1 bo? ) respect to its acts & objects1 z conta9$ 9 ! =m] ( ! answ]s we are expla9+3 & !re=e1 ,we are n[ to consid] ! nature ( fai? 9 g5]al1 or ( t fai?1 :i*1 z be=e expla9$1 we call ju/ify+4 ,!re are "s ?+s 9 ?is grace :i* are common to x ) o!r graces2 p>ticul>ly1 x is /yl$ a sav+ grace1 n z be+ ! cause ( our salvation1 b z x accompanies1 or is connect$ ) x4 ,aga91 x is said to be wr\ght 9 ! he>t ( a s9n]1 to di/+ui% x f o!r habits ( a l[] nature1 :i* are acquir$ by u2 & x is said to be wr\ght by ! ,_s & ,^w ( ,god2 by 8 ,_s1 z ! pr9cipal effici5t1 :o1 9 ord] !reunto1 ex]ts 8 div9e p[]2 & by ! ^w1 z ! in/rum5t :i* he makes use (4 ,! ,^w pres5ts to u ! object ( fai?2 & x is ,god's ord9ance1 9 att5d+ to :i*1 he works & excites x4 ,moreov]1 !re are sev]al ?+s suppos$ or conta9$ 9 ?is grace ( fai?1 :i* are common to x1 ) o!r graces4 ,z :5 a believ] is said to be fir/ conv9c$ ( s9 & mis]y1 & ( 8 be+ unable to recov] himself out ( ! lo/ condition 9 :i* he is1 by nature2 & ! impossibility ( 8 be+ recov]$ out ( x by any o!r creature2 9 all ^! respects1 fai? conta9s 9 x sev]al ?+s 9 common ) o!r graces2 p>ticul>ly ) conv]sion1 effectual call+1 & rep5tance unto life4 ,^! ?+s1 !re=e1 we %all pass ov] z be+ consid]$ else:]e1 & conf9e ourselves to :at is peculi> to ?is grace m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]2 only "s few ?+s may be obs]v$ conc]n+ x1 z x is /yl$ a sav+ grace1 & wr\ght 9 ! he>t ( man1 by ! ,_s & ,^w ( ,god2 & we %all add "s o!r ?+s1 ( :i* we h no p>ticul> acc\nt 9 ?is answ]2 :i* may conta9 a m full explication ( ?is grace3 9 speak+ to :i*1 we %all obs]ve ! foll[+ me?od2 ,i4 ,we %all consid] ! mean+ ( ! ^w fai?1 9 ! m g5]al idea ( x4 ,,ii4 ,we %all speak p>ticul>ly conc]n+ ! v>i\s k9ds ( fai?4 ,&1 ,,iii4 ,! v>i\s objects & acts ( sav+ fai?2 especially z x ass5ts to ! tru? ( ! promise ( ! gospel1 & receives1 & re/s ^u1 ,*ri/ & 8 righte\sness1 held =? !re94 ,,iv4 ,we %all consid] x z a grace t accompanies salvation1 & wr\ght 9 ! he>t by ! p[] ( ! ,_s1 & in/rum5tality ( ! ^w4 ,v4 ,we %all consid] x z /rong or weak1 increas+ or decl9+1 ) ! v>i\s m>ks & evid5ces !re(4 ,,vi4 ,we %all speak ( ! use ( fai? 9 ! :ole conduct ( our lives2 z e ?+ we d 9 an acceptable mann]1 is said to be done by x4 ,,vii4 ,we %all %ew h[ x is to be atta9$ or increas$1 & :at are ! means conducive !reunto4 ,i4 ,conc]n+ ! mean+ ( ! ^w fai?1 9 ! m g5]al idea !re(4 ,x is ei!r an ass5t to a tru?1 f\nd$ on suffici5t evid5ce2 or a confid+ or rely+ on ! ^w or p[] ( "o1 :o is able & will+ to af=d u suffici5t help or relief4#ei #a4 ,z to ! =m] ( ^!1 z x conta9s an ass5t to a tru? propos$ & support$ by suffici5t evid5ce4 ,?is is m especially an act ( ! und]/&+2 & x is necess>y1 9 ord] h]eunto1 t some?+ be discov]$ to u1 z ! matt] ( our belief1 :i* dem&s or calls = our ass5t2 & t is consid]$ ei!r only z true1 or else1 z true & good3 if x be consid]$ only z true1 ! fai?1 or ass5t t is requir$ !reunto is speculative2 b if we consid] x n only z true1 b good1 or1 z conta9+ some?+ r$\nd+ to our advantage2 !n ! fai? result+ f x is practical1 & seat$ p>tly 9 ! und]/&+1 & p>tly 9 ! w2 or1 at lea/1 ! w is influ5c$ & incl9$ to embrace :at ! und]/&+ n only ass5ts to z true1 b proposes to u z t :i* if enjoy$ w\ld t5d v mu* to our advantage4 ,z to ?is g5]al description ( fai?1 z an ass5t to :at is report$1 f\nd$ ^u suffici5t evid5ce1 we may f>!r consid]2#fj t x is n 9 our p[] to believe a ?+1 unless ! judgm5t be conv9c$1 & we h gr\nd to conclude x to be true1 & accord+ly !re mu/ be some?+ :i* has a t5d5cy to give ?is conviction2 & t x is :at we call evid5ce3 e ?+ t is report$ is n to be cr$it$2 s9ce x has v (t5 no appe>ance ( tru? 9 x3 & x is reasonable = ! und]/&+1 to dem& a pro( be=e x yields an ass5t2 & if x be a matt] ( report1 !n we are to consid] ! nature ( ! evid5ce1 :e!r x be suffici5t1 or insuffici5t to p]suade u to believe :at is report$2 & accord+ to ! /r5g? or cr$ibility !re(1 we believe1 hesitate ab\t x1 or utt]ly reject x4 ,if1 accord+ to our pres5t view ( ?+s1 x may be true or false1 we h>dly call x ! object ( fai?2 we c only say conc]n+ x1 t x is probable2 if x be1 on ! o!r h&1 atte/$ by su* evid5ce1 z _c1 )\t scepticism be d5i$2 h5ce arises :at we call c]ta9ty1 or an assurance ( fai?1 support$ by ! /ronge/ evid5ce4 ,moreov]1 accord+ to ! nature ( ! evid5ce1 or te/imony1 on :i* x is f\nd$1 x is di/+ui%$ into human & div9e2 bo? ( ^! are conta9$ 9 ! apo/le's words1 ,if we receive ! witness ( m51 ! witness ( ,god is great]1 #a ,john v4 #i4 ,z = human te/imony1 ?\gh x may n be t]m$ false1 yet x c h>dly be deem$ any o!r ?an fallible1 s9ce x _c be said conc]n+ s9ful man1 t x is impossible = him to lie or deceive1 or be deceiv$ himself2 b :5 we believe a ?+ on ! div9e te/imony1 our fai? is infallible3 x is z impossible = u to be deceiv$ z x is = ,god to imp>t t to u1 :i* is contr>y to 8 inf9ite hol9ess & v]acity4 ,x is 9 ?is latt] s5se t we consid] ! ^w fai?1 :5 we speak ( x z an act ( religi\s wor%ip1 or includ$ or suppos$ 9 our idea ( sav+ fai?2 & s we /yle x a firm ass5t to e ?+ t ,god has reveal$ z f\nd$ on ! div9e v]acity4 ,let u n[ consid] fai? z x conta9s an ass5t to a ?+1 n only z true1 b z good2 ^u :i* acc\nt we call x a practical ass5t1 fir/ seat$ 9 ! und]/&+2 & !n ! w embraces :at ! und]/&+ discov]s to be conducive to our happ9ess2 we fir/ believe ! tru? ( x1 & !n regulate our conduct agreeably !reunto4 ,z :5 a crim9al he>s a report ( an act ( grace be+ issu$ =? by ! k+1 he does n re/ 9 a b>e ass5t to ! tru? !re(1 b puts 9 8 claim to x4 ,or1 z :5 a m]*ant is cr$ibly in=m$1 t !re are great advantages to be obta9$ by trad+ into =eign c\ntries2 he receives ! report ) a design to use all prop] me?ods to p>take ( ! advantage2 z our ,savi\r illu/rates x1 :5 he comp>es ! k+dom ( heav5 unto a m]*ant man seek+ goodly pe>ls2 :o1 :5 he _h f\nd "o pe>l ( great price1 w5t & sold all t he _h1 & b\ght1 ,matt4 xiii4 #de4 ,we h suffici5t evid5ce to support our fai?1 t !re is =giv5ess ( s91 ?r\gh ! blood ( ,*ri/2 & t all spiritual bless+s are treasur$ up 9 him1 = ! heirs ( salvation3 9 ?is respect fai? does n conta9 a b>e speculative ass5t to ! tru? ( ?is proposition2 b x excites 9 u an endeav\r to obta9 ^! bless+s 9 t way :i* is prescrib$ by him1 :o is ! giv] !re(4 #b4 ,fai? may be f>!r consid]$1 z d5ot+ an act ( tru/ or dep5d5ce on him1 :o is ! object !re(4 ,?is is v di/9ct f ! =m] s5se ( ! ^w3 = ?\gh x supposes inde$ an ass5t ( ! und]/&+ to "s tru? propos$2 yet ?is tru? is ( su* a nature1 z t x produces 9 u a re/+ or reliance on "o :o is able1 & has express$ a will+ness to d u good2 & ^: promise relat+ h]eunto1 is su*1 z we h gr\nd to dep5d on4 ,?is supposes 9 him1 :o is ! subject !re(1 a s5se ( 8 own weakness or indig5ce1 & 9 him t is ! object ( x1 a fitness to be ! object ( tru/1 = 8 atta9+ relief3 ?us ! sick man dep5ds ^u ! skill & fai?fulness ( ! physician1 & det]m9es to look no f>!r = help1 b relies on 8 prescriptions1 & uses ! means t he appo9ts = ! re/or+ ( 8 heal?2 or1 z :5 a p]son is assault$ by "o :o ?reat5s to ru9 him1 & is able to d x1 z be+ an ov]-mat* = him1 he has rec\rse to1 & dep5ds on ! assi/ance ( "o t is able to secure & def5d him1 & !reby prev5t ! dang] t he fe>$4 ,?us ,jeho%aphat1 :5 8 c\ntry 0 invad$ by a great multitude ( =eign troops1 be+ appreh5sive t he 0 n able to )/& !m2 he ex]cises ?is fai? ( reliance on ! div9e p[]1 :5 he says1 ,we h no might aga9/ ?is great company1 t come aga9/ u2 nei!r "k we :at to d1 b our eyes are ^u !e1 #b ,*ron4 xx4 #ab4 ,& ,god is v (t51 9 scripture1 repres5t$ z ! object ( tru/3 s ! *ur* says1 ,i w tru/1 & n be afraid2 = ! ,"l ,jehovah is my /r5g?2 & else:]e1 he t walke? 9 d>kness & ha? no light1 ,isa4 xii4 #b4 t is1 kn[s n :i* way to turn1 is helpless & de/itute ( all com=t1 is enc\rag$ to tru/ 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l1 & /ay ^u 8 ,god1 *ap4 l4 #aj4 ,?is is truly & prop]ly a div9e fai?1 & accord+ly an act ( religi\s wor%ip2 & is oppos$ to a tru/+ 9 man1 & mak+ fle% 8 arm1 ,j]4 xvii4 #e4 & x supposes a firm p]suasion1 t ,god is able to d all t = u :i* we /& 9 ne$ (2 & t he has promis$ t he w d u good1 & t he w nev] fail nor =sake !m t repose _! tru/ or confid5ce 9 him3 ) ?is view ! s\l relies on 8 p]fections1 seeks to him = com=t1 & lays ! :ole /ress ( 8 hope ( salvation on him1 n d\bt+ conc]n+ ! ev5t h]e(1 b conclud+ himself safe1 if he c say1 t ! et]nal ,god is 8 refuge1 & und]nea? are ! ev]la/+ arms1 ,deut4 xxxiii4 #bg4 ,?is leads u1 ,,ii4 ,to consid] ! v>i\s k9ds ( fai?1 z m5tion$ 9 scripture4 ,?us we read ( a fai? t 0 adapt$ to t extraord9>y disp5sation ( provid5ce1 9 :i* ,god 0 pleas$ to confirm "s great & important tru?s by miracles2 :i* is !re=e /yl$ a fai? ( miracles4 ,!re is also a fai? t has no ref]5ce to a sup]natural ev5t1 or conf9$ to any p>ticul> age or /ate ( ! *ur*1 9 :i* miracles are expect$1 b is f\nd$ on ! gospel-revelation1 :i*1 h[ mu* soev] x may resemble sav+ fai?1 yet falls %ort ( x2 & !re is a fai? :i* is insep>ably connect$ ) salvation4 #a4 ,conc]n+ ! fai? ( miracles4 ,?is is :at our ,savi\r int5ds1 :5 he tells 8 disciples1 ,t if !y _h fai? z a gra9 ( mu/>d-se$1 !y %\ld say unto ?is m\nta91 ,remove h5ce to yond] place1 & x %\ld remove2 & no?+ %\ld be impossible unto !m1 ,matt4 xvii4 #bj4 ,?is is su* a fai? t _m _h1 :o 7 n 9 a /ate ( salvation2 z is pla9 f :at our ,savi\r says1 t _m w say to him 9 t day1 ,"l1 ,"l1 h we n prophesi$ 9 ?y "n8 & 9 ?y "n h ca/ out devils8 & 9 ?y "n h done _m wond]ful works8 to :om he w pr(ess ,i nev] knew y2 & 8 comm&+ !m to dep>t f him z hav+ wr\ght iniquity1 *ap4 vii4 #bb1 #bc4 ,& ! apo/le ,paul supposes1 t a p]son might h all fai?1 t is1 ?is k9d ( fai?2 s t he might remove m\nta9s1 #a ,cor4 xiii4 #b4 :i* is a prov]bial expression1 d5ot+1 t extraord9>y & miracul\s ev5ts might att5d x2 & yet1 at ! same "t1 be de/itute ( *>ity1 or love to ,god1 & consequ5tly )\t sav+ grace2 & s appe>1 9 ! end1 to be no?+4 ,"s h que/ion$ :e!r ?is fai? ( miracles 0 peculi> to ! gospel-disp5sation1 9 ! "t ( our ,savi\r & ! apo/les1 & s 0 n requir$ 9 ^? :o wr\ght miracles "u ! ,old ,te/am5t disp5sation2 ?\gh o!rs suppose1 t1 f ! nature ( ! ?+1 x 0 always necess>y t fai? %\ld be ex]cis$1 :5 a miracle 0 wr\ght2 ?\gh x is true1 we h little or no acc\nt ( ?is fai?1 z ex]cis$ by ^? t wr\ght miracles be=e our ,savi\r's "t2 & !re=e1 we _c s p]emptorily det]m9e ?is matt]2 b accord+ to ! acc\nt we h !re( 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 !re 7 sev]al ?+s necess>y to1 or includ$ 9 ?is fai? ( miracles4 7#a47 ,"s important article ( reveal$ religion mu/ be propos$ to be believ$2 & 9 ord] !reunto1 an explicit appeal made to ,god1 9 expectation ( 8 imm$iate int]posure 9 work+ a miracle = t end3 e ?+ t 0 ! object ( fai?1 0 n1 inde$1 to be prov$ true by a miracle1 b only ^? ?+s :i* c\ld n be suffici5tly ev9c$ )\t x1 s z to beget a div9e fai? 9 ^? :o 7 ! subjects ( conviction4 ,we nev] read t miracles 7 wr\ght to conv9ce ! _w t !re 0 a ,god1 or a provid5ce2 or1 to p]suade m5 conc]n+ ! tru? ( ^? ?+s t might be suffici5tly prov$ by rational argum5ts3 b :5 !re c\ld n be su* a pro( giv5 )\t ! f+] ( ,god be+ r5d]$ visible by a miracle wr\ght1 !n !y dep5d$ on su* an in/ance ( div9e condesc5sion2 & ! p :o 7 to receive conviction1 7 to expect su* an extraord9>y ev5t4 7#b47 ,x 0 necess>y t !re %\ld be a firm p]suasion ( ! tru? ( ! doctr9e1 to be confirm$ by a miracle 9 him t wr\ght x1 toge!r ) an explicit appeal to x = ! conviction ( ^? ^: fai? 0 to be confirm$ !reby3 & sometimes we read1 t :5 miracles 7 to be wr\ght 9 fav\r ( !m1 :o be=e _h a suffici5t pro( t our ,savi\r 0 ! ,messiah1 x 0 necess>y t !y %\ld h a /rong p]suasion conc]n+ ?is matt]1 & t he 0 able to "w a miracle2 o!rwise !y _h no gr\nd to expect t ! miracle %\ld be wr\ght3 9 ! =m] in/ance we read ( ,*ri/'s disciples work+ miracles = ! conviction ( ! ,jews1 & ex]cis+1 at ! same "t1 ?is fai? ( miracles2 & 9 ! latt] a g5]al fai? 0 dem&$1 t our ,savi\r 0 ! ,messiah1 be=e ! miracle 0 wr\ght2 9 :i* s5se we are to und]/& 8 reply to ! man :o desir$ t he w\ld ca/ ! ,devil out ( 8 son2 ,if ?\ can/ believe1 all ?+s are possible to him t believe?1 ,m>k ix4 #bc4 q4 d4 ,?\ ha/ _h suffici5t conviction t ,i am ! ,messiah1 by o!r miracles1 & consequ5tly ha/ no reason to d\bt b t ,i c ca/ ! ,devil out ( ?y son2 !re=e1 if ?\ ha/ a /rong p]suasion ( ! tru? h]e(1 ! ?+ t ?\ desire/ %all be grant$3 & else:]e x is said1 ,he did n _m mighty works because ( _! unbelief1 ,matt4 xiii4 #eh4 7#c47 ,h[ mu* soev] a p]son might ex]cise ?is /rong p]suasion1 t a miracle %\ld be wr\ght1 :i* we g5]ally call a fai? ( miracles2 yet ,i _c ?9k t ?is ev5t always ensu$ )\t exception4 ,= sometimes ,god might refuse to "w a miracle1 t he might h]eby ca/ contempt on "s vile p]sons1 :o pret5d$ to ?is fai? ( miracles2 :o1 ?\gh !y pr(ess$ _! fai? 9 ,*ri/ z ! ,messiah1 yet _! conv]sation contradict$ _! pr(ession1 & !re=e ,god w\ld n put t hon\r ^u !m s z to "w a miracle at _! desire2 mu* less are we to suppose1 t he w\ld "w a miracle at any "o's pleasure1 if !y 7 p]suad$ t he w\ld d s4 ,aga91 sometimes ,god might refuse to ex]t 8 div9e p[]1 9 work+ a miracle1 9 judgm5t1 :5 p]sons _h _h suffici5t means = _! conviction by o!r miracles1 b believ$ n4 ,& f9ally1 :5 ! tru? ( ! ,*ri/ian religion _h be5 suffici5tly confirm$ by miracles1 !y 7 less common2 & !n we read no?+ m ( t fai? :i* took its d5om9ation f !nce4 #b4 ,!re is ano!r k9d ( fai?1 :i* has "s ?+s 9 common ) sav+ fai?1 & is sometimes mi/ak5 = x1 b is va/ly diff]5t f x4 ,?is1 9 "s1 is call$ an hi/orical fai?2 & 9 o!rs1 by reason ( ! %ort cont9uance !re(1 a tempor>y fai?4 ,an hi/orical fai? is t :]eby p]sons are conv9c$ ( ! tru? ( :at is reveal$ 9 ! gospel1 ?\gh ?is has v little influ5ce on _! conv]sation3 su* h "r notions ( div9e ?+s1 b d n ent]ta9 a suitable reg>d to !m2 religion ) !m is little m ?an a matt] ( speculation2 !y d n d\bt conc]n+ any ( ! important doctr9es ( ! gospel1 b are able & ready to def5d !m by prop] argum5ts3 nev]!less1 ?\gh1 9 words1 !y pr(ess _! fai? 9 ,*ri/1 9 works !y d5y him3 su* z ^! ! apo/le int5ds :5 he says2 ,?\ believe/ t !re is "o ,god1 ?\ do/ well3 ! devils also believe & tremble1 ,james ii4 #ai4 ,& he *>ges !m ) a va9 presumption1 9 t !y expect$ to be ju/ifi$ h]eby2 :]eas _! fai? 0 )\t works1 or ^? fruits :i* 7 necess>y to ju/ify1 or ev9ce its s9c]ity2 or to prove t x 0 su* a grace z accompanies salvation2 & !re=e he gives x no bett] a "* ?an t ( a dead fai?4 ,z = t :i* is call$ a tempor>y fai?1 ?is diff]s little f ! =m]1 unless we consid] x1 z hav+ a t5d5cy1 9 "s measure1 to excite ! affections2 & s f> to regulate ! conv]sation1 z t :i* is att5d$ ) a =m ( godl9ess1 :i* cont9ues z long z ?is comports )1 or is subs]vi5t to _! secul> int]e/3 b x is n su* a fai? z w enable !m to pass ?r\gh fi]y trials1 or "p ) all ?+s = ,*ri/'s sake1 or to rejoice 9 him1 z _! portion1 :5 !y meet ) little b tribulation & p]secution1 9 ! _w1 = ! sake ( ! gospel4 ,?is w evid5tly discov] ! ins9c]ity !re(2 = x w )] l a plant t is )\t a root3 our ,savi\r speaks ( x 9 ! p>able1 ( ! se$ t fell ^u /ony places1 :]e !y _h n mu* e>?1 & =?) !y sprang up1 because !y _h no deepness ( e>?2 & :5 ! sun 0 up1 !y 7 scor*$2 & because !y _h no root !y )]$ away2 :i* he expla9s ( him1 :o he>e? ! ^w1 & anon ) joy receive? x2 yet ha? he n root 9 himself1 b endure? = a :ile2 = :5 tribulation or p]secution arise?1 because ( ?y ^w1 by & by he is (f5d$1 ,matt4 xiii4 #e1 #f4 comp>$ ) v]4 #bj1 #ba4 ,?is p>able _h a p>ticul> relation to ! ,jews1 :o he>d ,john ! ,bapti/ gladly1 rejoic+ 9 8 light = a season2 & seem$ to be conv9c$1 by 8 doctr9e1 conc]n+ ! ,messiah1 :o 0 %ortly to appe>2 b :5 !y appreh5d$ t 8 k+dom1 in/ead ( advanc+ !m to great hon\rs 9 ! _w1 0 l to expose !m to tribulations & p]secutions !y 7 (f5d$ 9 him2 & ?is is also applicable to all ^? :o ?9k !mselves some?+1 & are ?\ght s by o!rs1 z to ! pr(ession !y make ( ,*ri/ & 8 gospel2 b aft]w>ds appe> to be no?+1 deceiv+ _! own s\ls4 ,?is leads u1 #c4 ,to consid] fai? z a grace t is insep>ably connect$ ) salvation1 :i* is call$ ju/ify+ fai?1 & also a sav+ grace1 9 ?is answ]1 9 :i* ! nature !re( is expla9$2 & :at may be f>!r said conc]n+ x w be consid]$ "u ! foll[+ heads1 :i* we propos$ to insi/ on 9 ! g5]al me?od be=e laid d[n2 & !re=e we %all proce$1 ,,iii4 ,to speak conc]n+ ! v>i\s objects & acts ( sav+ fai?4 #a4 ,conc]n+ its objects4 ,e ?+ t is ! object !re(1 mu/ take its rise f ,god2 = we are n[ speak+ conc]n+ a div9e fai?2 & inasmu* z sav+ fai? supposes & includes 9 x an ass5t to ! tru? ( div9e revelation1 we are b\nd to believe :atev] ,god has reveal$ 9 8 ^w2 s t z all scripture is ! rule ( fai?1 ! matt] !re( is ! object ( fai?3 & z scripture conta9s an hi/orical relation ( ?+s1 ^! are ! objects ( fai?1 & we are to yield an ass5t to :at ,god reveals1 z be+ ( infallible v]ity4 ,z x is a rule ( duty & ob$i5ce1 we are b\nd to believe s z to adore ! sov]eignty ( ,god1 comm&+ to submit to 8 au?ority !re91 z hav+ a "r to give laws to our consci5ces1 & ackn[l$ge ourselves 8 subjects & s]vants1 "u an indisp5sable obligation to yield ! ob$i5ce ( fai? to him3 z x conta9s _m great & preci\s promises1 ^! are ! objects ( fai?1 z we are to desire1 hope =1 & dep5d on ! fai?fulness ( ,god = ! accompli%m5t ( !m2 & m p>ticul>ly consid]+ !m z !y are all1 yea & am51 9 ,*ri/ to ! glory ( ,god4 ,z = ! ?reatn+s :i* relate to ! wra? ( ,god1 due to s91 & w>n+s to f5ce ! s\l aga9/ x1 & induce u to abhor & hate x2 ^! are objects ( fai?1 s f> z t we mu/ believe & tremble1 & see ! ne$ we /& 9 ( grace1 :i* we receive by fai? to enable u to improve !m1 t ?r\gh ! virtue ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness we may hope to escape 8 wra?2 & by 8 /r5g? be =tifi$ aga9/ ! preval5cy ( corruption1 t has prov$ de/ructive to multitudes4 ,b ! pr9cipal object ( fai? is ,god 9 ,*ri/1 our great ,m$iator3#fa ?us our ,savi\r says1 ,ye believe 9 ,god1 believe also 9 me1 ,john xiv4 #a4 ,?is is sometimes /yl$ com+ to ! ,fa!r by him2 z x is else:]e said1 ,no man come? unto ! ,fa!r b by me3 or else1 com+ to him z ,m$iator imm$iately1 t 9 him we may obta9 :atev] he has pur*as$ = u1 & !reby may h access to ,god1 z to our reconcil$ ,god & ,fa!r2 & 9 s do+1 obta9 et]nal life1 z he expresses x2 ,he t come? to me %all nev] hung]2 & he t believe? on me %all nev] ?ir/1 *ap4 vi4 #ce4 ,:i* leads u to consid]1 #b4 ,^? p>ticul> acts ( sav+ fai?1 9 :i* we h to d ) ,*ri/ z ,m$iator1 :]eby we h access to ,god1 ?r\gh him3 !re are sev]al expressions 9 scripture1 by :i* ^! acts ( sav+ fai? are set =?1 "s ( :i* are metaphorical2 m p>ticul>ly x is call$ a look+ to him2 ?us he is repres5t$1 by ! prophet1 z say+1 ,look unto me1 & be ye sav$ all ! ends ( ! e>?1 ,isa4 xlv4 #bb4 ,sometimes by com+ to him1 pursuant to ! invitation he gives1 ,come unto me all ye t lab\r1 & are heavy lad51 & ,i w give y re/1 ,mat4 xi4 #be4 :i* com+ is else:]e expla9$1 z 9 ! scripture be=e-m5tion$1 by believ+ 9 him1 ,john vi4 #ce4 ,& z we hope = refre%m5t & com=t 9 s do+1 x is set =? by t1 metaphorical expression1 ( com+ to ! wat]s & buy+ w9e & milk )\t money & )\t price1 ,isa4 lv4 #a4 t is1 receiv+ f him ^? bless+s :i* t5d to satisfy & exhilirate ! s\l1 :i* are giv5 to su* z h no?+ to (f] = !m2 & sometimes x is repres5t$ by fly+ to him2 or1 z ! apo/le expresses x1 fly+ = refuge to lay hold ^u ! hope set be=e u1 ,heb4 vi4 #ah4 z allud+ to t em95t type !re(1 conta9$ 9 ! man-slay]'s fly+ to ! city ( refuge1 f ! av5g] ( blood1 & !re9 f9d+ protection & safety3 ?is is a description m especially ( fai? z ju/ify+2 9 :i* respect x is else:]e describ$1 z a putt+ on ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,rom4 xiii4 #ad4 or ! glori\s robe ( 8 righte\sness1 on :i* acc\nt we are said to be clo!d ) ! g>m5ts ( salvation1 & cov]$ ) ! robe ( righte\sness1 ,isa4 lxi4 #aj4 ,& :5 we are enabl$ to appreh5d our int]e/ 9 him by fai?1 toge!r ) ! bless+s t are ! result h]e(1 we are said to rejoice 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,!re are _m o!r expressions by :i* ?is grace is set =? 9 scripture2 b ^? acts !re(1 :i* we %all m especially consid]1 are our receiv+ ,*ri/1 giv+ up ourselves to him1 & tru/+ 91 or rely+ on him4 7#a47 ,fai? is t grace :]eby we receive ,*ri/4 ,?us x is said1 z _m z receiv$ him1 to !m gave he p[] to become ! sons ( ,god1 ev5 to !m t believe on 8 "n1 ,john i4 #ab4 ,?is conta9s 9 x ! application ( an ov]ture made by him2 n b>ely ( some?+ t he has to be/[1 :i* might contribute to our happ9ess1 b ( himself4 ,*ri/ has _m ?+s to be/[ ^u 8 p2 b he fir/ gives himself2 t is1 he expresses a will+ness to be _! ,pr9ce & ,savi\r1 _! ,prophet1 ,prie/1 & ,k+2 t be+ ?us relat$1 & adh]+ to him1 !y may be made p>tak]s ( 8 b5efits1 :i* are ! result !re(2 & accord+ly ! s\l1 by fai? applies itself to him1 & embraces ! ov]ture4 ,h]eupon he is said to be ours2 &1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 we lay claim to ^? b5efits :i* he has pur*as$ = u1 z our ,r$eem]4 ,*ri/ is consid]$ z ! fir/ promis$ bless+ 9 ! cov5ant ( grace2 & ) him ,god freely gives 8 p all ?+s t !y /& 9 ne$ (1 :i* respect _! ev]la/+ salvation1 ,rom4 viii4 #cb4 ,?is supposes ! p]son receiv+ him to be indig5t & de/itute ( e ?+ t may t5d to make him happy1 br\ght into ! greate/ /raits & difficulties1 & /&+ 9 ne$ ( "o :o is able to af=d relief to him4 ,he has he>d 9 ! gospel1 t ,*ri/ is able to supply 8 wants2 & t he is will+ to come & take up 8 abode ) him2 accord+ly ! he>t is op5 to embrace him1 e/eem+ him to be altoge!r lovely & desirable1 behold+ t excell5cy & glory 9 8 p]son1 t r5d]s him ! object ( 8 delight1 z he is said to be preci\s to !m t believe1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #g4 look+ ^u him z ,god-man ,m$iator1 he concludes1 t he is able to save1 to ! utt]mo/1 all t come unto ,god by him2 & t all ! treasures ( grace & glory are pur*as$ by him1 & giv5 into 8 h& to apply to ^? :o h an int]e/ 9 him3 he expects to f9d !m all 9 ,*ri/1 z ! result ( 8 be+ made p>tak] ( him2 & accord+ly he adh]es to him by ?is :i* is call$ an appropriat+ act ( fai?2 :]eby he t 0 be=e repres5t$ 9 ! gospel1 z ! ,savi\r & ,r$eem] ( 8 p1 ! f\nta9 ( all !y enjoy or hope =1 & by :om !y h access to ,god1 z _! reconcil$ ,god & ,fa!r1 is appli$ by ! s\l1 to itself1 z ! spr+ ( all its pres5t & future com=t & happ9ess4#fb 7#b47 ,ano!r act ( fai? is giv+ up ourselves to ,*ri/4 ,z1 9 ! cov5ant ( grace1 ,god says1 ,i w be to !m a ,god1 & !y %all be to me a p1 fai? builds on ?is f\ndation2 x fir/ appreh5ds t he is able & will+ to d !m good1 & make !m happy 9 ! enjoym5t ( himself2 & ) ?is enc\ragem5t ! s\l receives him1 z has be5 b n[ obs]v$2 & pursuant h]eunto devotes itself to him1 z desir+ to be among/ ! numb] ( 8 fai?ful ,s]vants & foll[]s4 ,god sanctifies or sep>ates !m to himself z ! objects ( 8 discrim9at+ grace & love2 & !y desire1 z ! consequ5ce h]e(1 to give up !mselves to him4 ,two ?+s are suppos$ 9 ?is act ( self-d$ication4 #a/1 ,a firm p]suasion & ackn[l$gm5t ( 8 "r to u2 n only z ! possessor ( all ?+s1 :i* he has an und\bt$ "r to z ,god1 z ! pott] has a "r to 8 clay1 ! ,creator to ! "w ( 8 h&s2 b t he has a "r to u by pur*ase1 z ,m$iator1 9 :i* respect fai?1 & 9 p>ticul>1 t :i* we call sav+1 ( :i* we are n[ speak+1 has m especially an eye to him2 ,ye are n y\r own1 says ! apo/le1 = ye are b\ght ) a price1 #a ,cor4 vi4 #bj4 & !re=e ?is act ( fai? is an ascrib+ to him t glory :i* he lays claim to by "r ( r$emption3 & z ,god has con/itut$ him heir ( all ?+s1 m especially ( ^? :o are call$ 8 peculi> treasure3 s ! believ] gives up himself to him4 ,be=e ?is1 ! matt] 9 dispute 01 :o is ,"l ov] u8 ,:e!r we ought to be at our own disposal or 88 ,:e!r x be exp$i5t to s]ve div]s lu/s & pleasures1 or be subject to him z our supreme ,"l & ,lawgiv]8 ,b ! s\l is ?or\ghly conv9c$1 by ! int]nal efficaci\s "w ( ! ,_s1 t our great ,m$iator is made ( ,god1 bo? ,"l & ,*ri/2 & t no "o has a "r to /& 9 competition ) him2 & t we owe n only :at we c d1 b ev5 ourselves unto him2 & z ! result h]e(1 devotes itself to him by fai?4 #b;d1 ,?is also supposes t we are s5sible ( ! _m bless+s t he has 9 /ore = 8 p2 & !re=e we give up ourselves to him 9 hope ( 8 do+ all t = u1 & work+ all t grace 9 u :i* is necess>y to our salvation2 b m ( ?is w be insi/$ on1 :5 we consid] him z ! object ( tru/4 ,all t ,i %all add at pres5t1 "u ?is head1 is1 t hav+ ?is view ( ! p]son ( ,*ri/1 z "o :o dem&s ob$i5ce1 love & gratitude f u1 we give up ourselves entirely1 & )\t res]ve1 to him3 ?us ! apo/le says1 ,!y fir/ gave _! own selves to ! ,"l1 #b ,cor4 viii4 #e4 & exhorts ! *ur* to yield !mselves unto ,god1 z ^? t 7 alive f ! dead1 ,rom4 vi4 #ac4 &1 to pres5t _! bodies1 t is1 !mselves1 & n b>ely ! l[] or mean] "p ( !mselves1 a liv+ sacrifice1 holy & acceptable to ,god1 :i* is _! reasonable s]vice1 *ap4 xii4 #a4 & z ! result h]e(1 we say by fai?1 ,"l1 truly ,i am ?y s]vant1 & desire to be s = ev]2 "w 9 me :at ?\ require/1 & !n comm& :at ?\ please/3 ,i am entirely at ?y disposal1 d ) me z seeme? good 9 ?y sight2 only let all ! disp5sations ( ?y provid5ce be in/ances ( ?y love1 & made subs]vi5t to my salvation4 ,?is is repres5t$ z our solemn act & de$2 :]eby1 ) ! mo/ mature delib]ation1 we make a surr5d] ( ourselves to him3 ! prophet speaks ( x z ?\gh x 7 done by an in/rum5t or de$ ( conveyance2 & our cons5t to be 81 is repres5t$ by a giv+ up our names to him2 ,"o %all say1 ,i am ! ,"l's1 & ano!r %all call himself by ! "n ( ,jacob2 & ano!r %all subscribe ) 8 h& unto ! ,"l1 & sirname himself by ! "n ( ,israel1 ,isa4 xliv4 #e4 ,?is is done ) ! highe/ v5]ation1 z an act ( religi\s wor%ip1 & ) ! greate/ humility1 z be+ s5sible t we give him no?+ m ?an 8 own2 t he is n pr(it$ h]eby1 b ! advantage r$\nds entirely to u4 ,we d x ) judgm5t2 z fai? always supposes a conviction ( ! judgm5t1 x consid]s ^? relations :i* ,*ri/ /&s 9 to 8 p1 & endeav\rs to behave itself 9 con=mity !reunto3 we are desir\s h]eby to give up ourselves to him z a ,prophet1 to be l$ & guid$ by him 9 ! way ( salvation2 z a ,prie/1 to give u a "r to et]nal life1 z ! pur*ase ( 8 blood2 z an ,advocate to plead our cause2 & z a ,k+ to give laws to u1 & def5d u f ! insults ( our spiritual enemies1 & advance u to ^? hon\rs :i* he has laid up = 8 fai?ful subjects4 ,we give up ourselves to him to wor%ip him 9 all 8 ord9ances1 9 hope ( 8 pres5ce & bless+ to att5d !m1 9 ord] to our spiritual & et]nal advantage2 & we d all ?is )\t ! lea/ res]ve or desire to h any w sep>ate f1 or contr>y to 84 7#c47 ,ano!r act ( fai? consi/s 9 a fix$1 un%ak5 tru/ & reliance ^u him4 ,?is1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 is a v common & kn[n acceptation ( ! ^w fai?4 ,z we dep5d on 8 promise1 z a ,god t _c lie1 & give up ourselves to him1 z "o t has a "r to u2 s we tru/ him1 z "o :om we c safely confide 91 & lay ! :ole /ress ( our salvation ^u4 ,?is act ( fai? is m frequ5tly insi/$ on 9 scripture ?an any o!r1 x be+ a ma9 +r$i5t 9 all o!r graces t accompany salvation2 & !re is no?+ by :i* ,god is m glorifi$3 x is n "o s+le p]fection ( ! div9e nature t is ! object !re(2 b e ?+ :i* he has made kn[n conc]n+ himself1 z conducive to our bless$ness2 we tru/ him ) all we h1 & = all t we want or hope =4 ,?is implies 9 x a s5se ( our own insuffici5cy & no?+ness1 & ( 8 all-suffici5t fulness4 ,! =m] ( ^! is :at is sometimes /yl$ a s\l empty+ act ( fai?2 x is t :]eby we see ourselves to be no?+1 n only z we _c be pr(itable to ,god1 or lay him "u any obligations to u1 z ^? :o pret5d to m]it any good at 8 h&1 b z unable to p]=m any good action )\t 8 assi/ance2 9 ?is respect x says1 surely1 9 ! ,"l h ,i righte\sness & /r5g?1 ,isa4 xlv4 #bd4 & !re is no?+ t5ds m to humble & abase ! s\l be=e him ?an ?is4 ,& h]eby we are l$ to ano!r act1 :i* m imm$iately conta9s ! =mal nature ( fai?2 9 :i* x dep5ds on ! all-suffici5cy ( ,god1 & 8 fai?fulness to supply our wants1 & be/[ ! bless+s :i* he has promis$3 ,god ! ,fa!r is ! object ( ?is tru/ or dep5d5ce1 z ! div9e ,all-suffici5cy is glorifi$1 grace imp>t$1 & ! promises !re( fulfill$ by him1 ?r\gh a ,m$iator2 & ,*ri/ is ! object !re(1 z ! s\l appreh5ds him to be full ( grace & tru?2 sees ! inf9ite value ( 8 m]it1 & 8 ability to make good all ! promises ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 & !reby to r5d] him completely bless$4 ,:5 we tru/ ,*ri/ ) all we h1 or hope =1 ?is supposes t !re is some?+ valuable :i* we ei!r enjoy or expect2 & t we are 9 dang] ( los+ x1 unless x be ma9ta9$ by him1 :o has und]tak5 to keep 8 p by 8 p[] ?r\gh fai? unto salvation1 #a ,pet4 i4 #e4 & to p]fect :at conc]ns !m4 ,we h s\ls m valuable ?an ! :ole _w1 & we commit ! keep+ ( our s\ls to him 9 well-do+ z unto a fai?ful ,creator1 *ap4 iv4 #ai4 & m]ciful ,r$eem]2 be+ assur$ t none %all be able to pluck !m out ( 8 h&1 ,john x4 #bh4 & we also commit all ! graces :i* he has wr\ght 9 u to him1 to ma9ta9 & c>ry on to p]fection4 ,& s9ce we are assur$1 t all ! promises are 9 8 h&1 & t he has engag$ to make !m good to u1 we are enc\rag$ to tru/ him = all t we expect1 namely1 t he w conduct u safely & com=tably ?r\gh ?is _w1 & at la/ receive u to glory2 & 9 s do+1 we h ! highe/ satisfaction2 or1 z ! apo/le expresses x1 ,we "k :om we h believ$1 or tru/$1 & are p]suad$ t he is able to keep :at we h committ$ unto him aga9/ t day1 #b ,tim4 i4 #ab4 or ! day ( 8 second com+1 :5 grace %all be consummate 9 glory4 ,^! acts ( fai? are g5]ally /yl$1 by div9es1 direct2 9 :i* we h m imm$iately to d ) ,*ri/1 z our great ,m$iator1 or ,god ! ,fa!r 9 him2 & be+1 prop]ly speak+1 acts ( religi\s wor%ip1 ! object !re( mu/ be a div9e p]son4 ,b !re is ano!r s5se ( ! ^w fai?2 :i*1 z x does n conta9 9 x any act ( tru/ or dep5d5ce1 z ! =m] does1 s x has n ,god = its imm$iate object1 z t has2 & ?is is :at we call ! reflex act ( fai?1 or ! s\l's be+ p]suad$ t x believes2 t ^? acts ( fai? :i* h ,god or ,*ri/ = _! object1 are true & g5u9e4 ,?is e "o _c conclude at all times1 :o is really enabl$ to put =? ^? direct acts ( fai?1 t we h be5 speak+ (2 & x is ! result ( self-exam9ation1 accompani$ ) ! te/imony ( ! ,holy ,_s to 8 own "w4 ,"s inde$ h que/ion$ ! propriety ( ! expression1 :5 ?is is /yl$ an act ( fai?2 z suppos+ t no?+ c be s call$1 b :at ha? a div9e p]son = its object3 b we h be=e consid]$ t fai?1 9 a s5se diff]5t f t 9 :i* we h n[ expla9$ x1 may be conv]sant ab\t div9e ?+s2 !re=e1 z we may be said1 by a direct act ( fai?1 to tru/ 9 ,*ri/2 we may be p]suad$1 by ?is reflex act1 t we d s3 & ?is is m imm$iately necess>y to assurance1 toge!r ) t joy & peace :i* we are said to h 9 believ+4 ,b ?is we %all h occasion to insi/ on "u a foll[+ answ]4#fc ,,iv4 ,we are n[ to consid] ?is grace ( fai? z t :i* accompanies salvation1 ^u :i* acc\nt x is call$ a sav+ grace2 & also1 t x is wr\ght 9 ! he>t by ! p[] ( ! ,_s1 & by ! in/rum5tality ( ! ^w4 ,we d n suppose t e act ( fai? d5om9ates a p]son to be 9 a /ate ( salvation2 = !re is a b>e ass5t to ! tru? ( div9e revelation1 t may1 9 a prop] s5se1 be /yl$ fai?2 & !re may be an ext]nal d$ication to ,god1 a pr(ess$ subjection to him1 :i* falls %ort ( t fai? :i* has be5 be=e describ$1 z x does n proce$ f a r5ew$ nature1 or a pr9ciple ( spiritual life implant$ 9 ! s\l4 ,!re may be a will+ness & a desire to be sav$1 :5 ! he>t is n purifi$ by fai?2 a he>+ ! ^w ) gladness1 rejoic+ 9 ! light t is imp>t$ !reby1 = a season1 & do+ _m ?+s pursuant !reunto1 9 "s1 :o %all n be sav$3 b fai? is (t5-times describ$ z ref]r+ to & end+ 9 salvation2 ?us we are said to believe to ! sav+ ( ! s\l1 ,heb4 x4 #ci4 &1 to receive ! end ( our fai?1 ev5 ! salvation ( our s\ls1 #a ,pet4 i4 #i4 ,?is consi/s1 m especially1 9 ^? acts ( fai?1 t conta9 9 !m an entire subjection ( all ! p[]s & faculties ( ! s\l to ,*ri/1 aris+ f ! views :i* x has ( 8 glory1 & its exp]i5ce ( 8 almighty p[]1 :i* is n only ! way to1 b ! fir/ fruits ( ev]la/+ salvation4 ,?is is su* a receiv+ & re/+ on ,*ri/ = salvation1 z has be5 be=e describ$4 ,& ?is grace is f>!r said to be wr\ght 9 ! he>t ( a s9n]1 by ! ,_s4 ,we h be=e consid]$ effectual call+1 z a "w ( div9e p[]1 & prov$1 t ! ,_s is ! au?or ( x2#fd & t !y1 :o are effectually call$1 are enabl$ to accept (1 & embrace ! grace (f]$ 9 ! gospel2 f :5ce x is evid5t1 t fai? is ! fruit & consequ5ce ( our effectual call+2 & !re=e x mu/ be a "w ( ! almighty p[] & grace ( ! ,holy ,_s4 ,&1 ?is x f>!r appe>s to be1 f t acc\nt :i* we h !re( 9 sev]al scriptures3 ?us ! apo/le ,pet]1 describ+ ^? he writes to1 z hav+ obta9$ l preci\s fai?1 ?r\gh ! righte\sness ( ,god & our ,savi\r ,jesus ,*ri/2 & also z hav+ all ?+s t p]ta9 unto godl9ess1 9 :i* fai? is c]ta9ly includ$1 he ascribes ?is to ! div9e p[]1 #b ,pet4 i4 #a4 comp>$ ) ! #crd v]se4 ,& else:]e we read ( ! exce$+ greatness ( ! p[] ( ,god ex]t$ 9 !m t believe1 ,eph4 i4 #ai4 ,& :5 ! "w ( fai? is c>ri$ on1 or fulfill$ 9 ! s\ls ( ^? 9 :om x 0 begun1 x is consid]$ z an effect ( ! same p[]1 #b ,!ss4 i4 #aa4 ,&1 z all t grace1 :i* is ! effect ( div9e p[]1 is ascrib$ to ! ,holy ,gho/1 :5 he is said h]eby1 z act+ 9 subs]vi5cy to ! ,fa!r & ,son1 to demon/rate 8 ,p]sonal glory3 s ! "w ( fai?1 9 ?is respect1 is repres5t$ z 8 "w2 ^u :i* acc\nt he is call$ ! ,_s ( fai?1 #b ,cor1 iv4 #ac4 ,b t :i* we %all m p>ticul>ly consid] is1 t ?is grace ( fai? is wr\ght by ! in/rum5tality ( ! ^w4 ,we h be=e obs]v$1 t ! pr9ciple ( grace1 implant$ 9 reg5]ation1 is ! imm$iate effect ( ! div9e p[]1 )\t ! in/rum5tality ( ! ^w2 b :5 ! ,_s works fai?1 & all o!r graces1 :i* proce$ f t pr9ciple1 !n he makes use ( ! ^w3 ?us ! apo/le says1 ,fai? come? by he>+1 & he>+ by ! ^w ( ,god1 ,rom4 x4 #ag4 ,z x is necess>y1 9 ord] to our see+ any object1 t ! eye be rightly dispos$ & fitt$ = sight1 & ! object pres5t$ to x3 s !re are two ?+s necess>y to fai?1 namely1 ! s\l's be+ *ang$1 r5ew$1 quick5$1 & s prep>$ to act ?is grace2 & ! objects be+ pres5t$ to x1 ab\t :i* x is to be conv]sant2 :i* latt] is done by ! ^w ( ,god3 s t ! s\l is fir/ int]nally dispos$ to receive :at ,god is pleas$ to reveal relat+ to ! way ( salvation by ,jesus ,*ri/ be=e x believes2 & ?is revelation is conta9$ 9 ! gospel1 :i* is adapt$ to ! v>i\s acts ( fai?1 z be=e describ$4 #a4 ,z fai? implies a com+ to ,*ri/1 or receiv+ him2 ! ^w ( ,god reveals him to u z giv+ an invitation to s9n]s1 enc\rag+ !m !reunto2 ?us our ,savi\r says1 ,if any man ?ir/1 let him come unto me1 & dr9k1 ,john vii4 #cg4 ,&1 z a f>!r inducem5t to ?is1 x sets =? ! advantages t w att5d x1 to wit1 t he w n reject !m1 h[ unwor?y soev] !y be2 z1 he says1 ,him t come? to me1 ,i w 9 no wise ca/ out1 ,john vi4 #cg4 ,& !re are _m o!r privileges :i* he w be/[ on !m1 namely1 ! bless+s ( bo? worlds1 grace "h1 & glory h]eaft]1 all :i* conta9 ! v sum & sub/ance ( ! gospel4 #b4 ,if we consid] fai? z includ+ 9 x a giv+ up ourselves to ,*ri/1 to be intirely 82 ! ^w ( ,god repres5ts him z hav+ an und\bt$ "r to all :o d s1 inasmu* z !y are b\ght ) ! price ( 8 blood1 giv5 to him z 8 own1 by ! ,fa!r4 ,& z !y devote !mselves to him1 to be 8 s]vants1 x sets be=e !m ! privileges :i* att5d 8 s]vice1 z !y are deliv]$ f ! dom9ion ( s91 & a s]vile fe> & dread ( 8 wra?2 lets !m "k ! ease1 pleasure1 & delight t !re is 9 be>+ 8 yoke1 & ! bless$ consequ5ces !re(1 9 t z !y h _! fruit unto hol9ess1 ! end !re( %all be life ev]la/+1 ,rom4 vi4 #bb4 #c4 ,z fai? looks to ,*ri/ = =giv5ess ( s91 9 :i* respect x is call$ ju/ify+ fai?2 s ! ^w ( ,god repres5ts him to u1 z hav+ made atonem5t = s92 z set =? to be a propitiation to secure u f ! guilt :i* we 7 liable to1 & ! condemn+ s5t5ce ( ! law2 z be>+ ! curse1 &1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 giv+ u a "r to all ! privileges ( 8 *ildr54 ,x also repres5ts ?is =giv5ess z full1 free1 & irrev]sible2 & ! s\l1 by fai? rejoices 9 its fre$om f condemnation1 & t "r & title to et]nal life1 :i* is insep>ably connect$ ) x4 #d4 ,z fai? includes 9 x a tru/+ or rely+ on ,*ri/1 ! gospel repres5ts him z an all-suffici5t ,savi\r1 able to save to ! utt]mo/ all t come unto ,god by him1 ,heb4 vii4 #be4 & z fai? tru/s him = ! accompli%m5t ( all ! promises1 x consid]s him z hav+ engag$ to make !m good1 inasmu* z !y are yea & am5 9 him1 unto ! glory ( ,god1 #b ,cor4 i4 #bj4 ,& !re=e1 he runs no risque1 or is at no unc]ta9ty z to ?is matt]2 = ,*ri/'s ,m$iatorial glory lies at /ake4 ,if !re be ! lea/ failure 9 ! accompli%m5t ( any promise2 or any bless+ made ov] to 8 p 9 ! cov5ant ( grace1 :i* %all n be conf]r$ ^u !m1 he is cont5t to be> ! blame = ev]3 b ?is is altoge!r impossible1 s9ce he t has und]tak5 to apply ! bless+s promis$1 is fai?ful & true1 z well z ! ,fa!r t gave !m2 & ?is af=ds !m /rong consolation1 :o are fl$ = refuge1 to lay hold on ! hope set be=e !m 9 ! gospel1 ,heb4 vi4 #ah4 ,?us ,*ri/ is set =?2 & agreeably to ?is discov]y made ( him1 fai? takes up its re/ 9 him1 & !re9 f9ds safety & peace4 ,v4 ,we %all n[ consid] fai? z /rong or weak1 increas+ or decl9+1 ) ! v>i\s m>ks & signs !re(4 ,z habits ( s9 are /rong] or weak]1 ! same may be said conc]n+ habits ( grace4 ,x is "o ?+ = !m to be entirely lo/2 & ano!r ?+ to be 9 a decl9+ /ate3 _! /r5g? & vig\r may be mu* abat$1 & _! en]gy frequ5tly int]rupt$2 nev]!less ,god w ma9ta9 ! pr9ciple ( grace1 z we %all endeav\r to prove "u a foll[+ answ]4#fe ,grace is n always equally /rong & lively2 ! prophet supposes x to be a decl9+1 :5 he says1 ,revive ?y "w1 ,o ,"l1 9 ! mid/ ( ! ye>s1 ,heb4 iii4 #b4 & our ,savi\r's advice to ! *ur* at ,s>dis1 implies z mu*1 :5 he exhorts !m to /r5g!n ! ?+s :i* rema91 t are ready to die1 ,rev4 iii4 #b4 & :5 he bids ! *ur* at ,ephesus to rememb] f :5ce !y 7 fall51 & rep5t & d _! fir/ works1 *ap4 ii4 #e4 ,"s are said1 z ,abraham1 to be /rong 9 fai?1 giv+ glory to ,god1 ,rom4 iv4 #bj4 & o!rs are reprov$1 z our ,savi\r does 8 disciples1 at "s times1 :5 he says1 ,o ye ( little fai?1 ,matt4 vi4 #cj4 ,z our natural con/itution is n always equally heal?y & vigor\s1 nor our condition 9 ! _w equally prosp]\s1 ! same may be said conc]n+ ! habits ( grace2 sometimes !y are /rong1 & !n1 z ! apo/le says conc]n+ 8 belov$ ,gaius1 #c ,john v]4 #b4 ! s\l prosp]e?1 & we g f /r5g? to /r5g?1 ,psal4 lxxxiv4 #g4 f "o degree ( grace to ano!r2 b1 at o!r times1 we are ready to fa9t 9 ! day ( adv]sity1 & our /r5g? is small1 ,prov4 xxiv4 #aj4 ,?is _c b be obs]v$ by all :o are n /rang]s to !mselves1 or :o take notice ( ! v>i\s frame ( _s1 :i* are visible 9 ^? :om !y conv]se )4 ,b if x be enquir$2 by :at m>ks or evid5ces we may disc]n ! /r5g? or weakness ( fai?8 ?\gh ?is w m evid5tly appe> f :at w be said "u a foll[+ answ]1#ff :5 we are l$ to speak conc]n+ ! reason ( ! imp]fection ( sanctification 9 believ]s2 yet we %all n :olly pass x ov] 9 ?is place2 & !re=e1 x may be obs]v$1 t ! /r5g? or weakness ( fai?1 is to be judg$ ( by t degree ( e/eem & value :i* ! s\l has = ,*ri/1 & ! /ead9ess1 or abatem5t ( its dep5d5ce on him4 ,! great] diffid5ce or di/ru/ we h ( self1 & ! m we see ( our own empt9ess & no?+ness1 ! /rong] is our fai?2 on ! o!r h&1 self-confid5ce1 or rely+ on our own /r5g? is a c]ta9 sign ( ! weakness !re(4 ,aga91 /rong fai? is t :i* c>ries ! s\l ?r\gh difficult duties2 z ! apo/le says1 ,i c d all ?+s ?r\gh ,*ri/ :i* /r5g!ne? me1 ,phil4 iv4 #ac4 ,:]eas weak fai? is ready to s9k "u ! disc\ragem5ts t x meets )2 ! =m] is /$fa/1 unmoveable1 always ab\nd+ 9 ! "w ( ! ,"l1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #eh4 ! latt] is l a re$ %ak5 ) ! w9d4 ,/rong fai?1 z x is said ( ,job1 ,job i4 #ba4 blesses ,god :5 he /rips him ( all e>?ly enjoym5ts1 & rejoices t ! s\l is c\nt$ wor?y to suff] %ame = 8 "n1 ,acts v4 #da4 & ?is c>ries him above ^? fe>s :i* h a t5d5cy to deject & di%e>t5 him3 ,he %all n be afraid ( evil tid+s1 8 he>t is fix$1 tru/+ 9 ! ,"l1 ,psal4 cxii4 #g4 ,:]eas1 weak fai? is borne d[n1 ) disc\ragem5ts2 he f9ds x h>d to hold on 9 ! p]=mance ( 8 duty1 & sees m\nta9s ( difficulties 9 8 way2 :]eby ! s\l is ready to conclude1 t he %all n be able to get safely to 8 j\rney's end4 ,he does n rightly improve ! consid]ation ( ! almighty p[] ( ,god1 & 8 fai?fulness to 8 promise1 9 :i* he has engag$1 t ! righte\s %all hold on 8 way2 & he t ha? clean h&s %all wax /rong] & /rong]1 ,job xvii4 #i4 ,& :5 we su/a9 losses & disappo9tm5ts 9 ! _w1 or ?+s g contr>y to our expectation1 !n we are ready to say ) ! ,psalmi/1 ,ha? ,god =gott5 to be graci\s8 ha? he1 9 ang]1 %ut up 8 t5d] m]cies8 ,psal4 lxxvii4 #i4 & sometimes conclude1 t we h no int]e/ 9 ! love ( ,god1 because ! disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce are afflictive1 & fill u ) great uneas9ess4 ,9 ?is case fe> looks ^u e adv]se provid5ce1 z x 71 ?r\gh a magnify+ glass1 & appreh5ds ?is to be b ! beg9n+ ( sorr[s2 = x _c say ) ! prophet1 ,i w tru/ & n be afraid1 *ap4 xii4 #b4 = 9 ! ,"l ,jehovah is ev]la/+ /r5g?1 *ap4 xxvii4 #d4 ,moreov]1 ! /r5g? or weakness ( fai? may f>!r be disc]n$ by our enjoy+1 or be+ de/itute ( communion ) ,god2 our conv]s+ ) him 9 ord9ances1 or be+ depriv$ ( ?is privilege4 ,we may conclude our fai? to be /rong1 :5 we c say z ! apo/le does1 ,our conv]sation is 9 heav51 or we live above3 b :51 on ! o!r h&1 we h too great an anxiety or solicitude ab\t e>?ly ?+s1 & an immod]ate love to ?is pres5t _w1 ?is argues ! weakness !re(4 ,! diff]5ce betwe5 ^! two may also be disc]n$1 by ! frame ( our _s 9 pray]4 ,:5 fai? is /rong1 ! s\l has a great degree ( boldness or lib]ty ( access to ! ?rone ( grace2 a great] measure ( importunity & f]v5cy1 accompani$ ) an expectation ( ! bless+s pray$ =1 by a secret & p[]ful intimation f ! ,_s1 z a ,_s ( grace & supplication2 f :5ce x inf]s1 t he t excites ?is grace w enc\rage x1 z he says n to ! se$ ( ,jacob1 seek ye me 9 va91 *ap4 xlv4 #ai4 ,we might also add1 9 ! la/ place1 t /rong fai? may likewise be disc]n$1 :5 x is accompani$ ) an assurance ( an int]e/ 9 ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 & our "r & title to et]nal life f\nd$ !reon1 or t ,god w guide u by 8 c\nsel1 & aft]w>ds receive u to glory1 & a p]suasion wr\ght 9 ! s\l by ! ,_s1 t no?+ %all sep>ate u f 8 love3 :]eas weak fai? is att5d$ ) _m d\bts conc]n+ our int]e/ 9 ,*ri/2 sometimes fe>+ t our =m] hope 0 no o!r ?an a delusion1 our pres5t exp]i5ces n real1 ! gr\nd we /& on s9ks "u u2 & we are ready to conclude1 t we %all "o day fall by ! h&s ( our spiritual enemies4 ,:5 ,i speak ( ^! d\bts & fe>s1 z an in/ance ( weak fai?1 ,i d n say t !y are +r$i5ts 9 fai?2 = !y are r to be consid]$ z a burd5 & incumbrance t att5ds x1 s t ?\gh !re be "s good ?+ 9 u t[>ds ! ,"l our ,god1 or a small degree ( fai?1 l a gra9 ( mu/>d se$1 ^! d\bts proce$ f ! weakness !re(1 z oppos$ to t :i* is /rong1 & w\ld d5ote ! s\l to be 9 a happy & fl\ri%+ condition2 :i* leads u1 ,,vi4 ,to speak conc]n+ ! use ( fai? 9 ! :ole conduct ( our lives2 z e ?+ t we d 9 an acceptable mann]1 is said to be done by x4 ,x is "o ?+ occasionally to put =? "s acts ( fai?1 & ano!r ?+ to live by fai?2 :i*1 z x is ! mo/ noble & excell5t life1 s no?+ %ort ( x c1 prop]ly speak+1 be call$ a good life1 h[ mu* soev] _m are /yl$ good liv]s1 :o are :olly /rang]s to ?is grace4 ,! apo/le ,paul speaks ( ?is way ( liv+1 & consid]s x z exemplifi$ 9 himself1 :5 he says1 ,! life :i* ,i n[ live 9 ! fle%1 ,i live by ! fai? ( ! ,son ( ,god1 ,gal4 ii4 #bj4 ,he speaks ( x z 8 con/ant "w1 or t :i* ran ?r\gh ! :ole bus9ess ( life4 ,:e!r we are engag$ 9 civil or religi\s duties1 !y are all to be p]=m$ by fai?4 ,"h we %all consid] ! life ( fai?2 #a4 ,z x discov]s itself 9 all ! common actions ( life2 9 ^! we act z m53 b t fai?1 :i* is ! pr9cipal +r$i5t 9 !m1 & _! *ief ornam5t1 d5otes u to walk z ,*ri/ians2 & ?is we are said to d1 7#a47 ,:5 we receive e outw>d m]cy1 z ! pur*ase ( ! blood ( ,*ri/1 z well z ! gift ( 8 grace2 & consid] x z a bless+ be/[$ by a cov5ant-,god1 :o1 toge!r ) outw>d ?+s1 is pleas$ to give himself to u2 :i* inf9itely enhances ! value ( ! bless+1 & induces u to receive x ) a proportionable degree ( ?ankfulness4 7#b47 ,:5 we set loose f all ! enjoym5ts ( ?is _w1 n tak+ up our re/ 9 !m1 z ?\gh !y 7 our portion or *ief good2 & !re=e1 ! e/eem & value we h = !m is v mu* bel[ t :i* we h = ?+s div9e & heav5ly4 ,:5 we use !m to ! glory ( ,god2 & acc\nt ! be/ outw>d enjoym5ts no?+1 if comp>$ ) ,*ri/2 z ! apo/le says1 ,i c\nt all ?+s b loss = ! excell5cy ( ! k ( ,*ri/1 & d c\nt !m b dung1 t ,i may w9 ,*ri/1 ,phil4 iii4 #h4 ,?is act ( fai? w quiet our spirits "u afflictions1 & induce u to submit to ! dispos+ provid5ce ( ,god2 :5 our be/ outw>d enjoym5ts are remov$1 or we call$ to suff] ! loss ( all ?+s = ,*ri/'s sake1 or by 8 sov]eign w4 7#c47 ,:5 all ! success :i* we hope = 9 our secul> employm5ts1 is consid]$ z an in/ance ( t c>e :i* ,*ri/ takes ( 8 p1 9 :i* he ov]-rules & ord]s all ?+s = 8 own glory1 & _! welf>e2 & !re=e1 we are p]suad$ t he w cause :atev] we take 9 h&1 to prosp]1 provid$ he sees t x is be/ = u2 & if n1 we are dispos$ to acquiesce 9 8 w4 ,?is is su* an in/ance ( fai? z w put u ^u do+ e ?+ 9 ! "n & to ! glory ( ,*ri/1 & =tify u aga9/ any disappo9tm5t t may att5d our expectation1 9 e employm5t :]e9 we are engag$4 7#d47 ,:5 outw>d bless+s1 in/ead ( prov+ a sn>e & temptation1 to draw (f our he>ts f ,*ri/1 are a means to br+ u ne>] to him1 s t if our circum/ances are easy & com=table 9 ! _w1 & we h m frequ5t opportunities (f]$ to u1 to engage 9 religi\s duties ?an o!rs1 we are accord+ly incl9$ to embrace !m2 & :5 e ?+ we enjoy1 z an in/ance ( di/+ui%+ fav\r f ,god1 above :at _m 9 ! _w d1 excites 9 u a due s5se ( gratitude1 & an e>ne/ desire & endeav\r to use ! _w to 8 glory4 7#e47 ,:5 adv]se provid5ces1 :i* sometimes h a t5d5cy to drive ! s\l f ,*ri/1 & occasion rep9+ ?\ghts1 z ?\gh ! div9e di/ributions 7 n equal1 are made ( use to br+ u ne>] to him1 s t :atev] we lose 9 ! creature1 we look =1 & endeav\r to f9d 9 him4 ,& :51 ) a submissive _s1 we c say1 t he does all ?+s well = u1 z we hope & tru/ t he w make ev5 ^? ?+s t run c\nt] to our secul> int]e/s1 subs]vi5t to our et]nal welf>e2 & z ! result h]e(1 endeav\r to keep up a becom+ frame ( _s1 9 su* a condition ( life1 z has 9 itself a t5d5cy to ca/ d[n ! s\l & fill x ) great disquietude4 7#f47 ,:5 we devote & consecrate all we h 9 ! _w to ,god1 consid]+1 t z we are n our own b 82 s all we h is 82 & :5 h]eupon we are end[$ ) a public _s1 desir\s to approve ourselves bless+s to mank9d 9 g5]al1 to ! utmo/ ( our p[]2 & :5 we h done all1 n only say ) ,david1 ,( ?9e own we h giv5 !e1 #a ,*ron4 xxix4 #ad4 b z our ,savi\r taught 8 disciples to say1 ,we are unpr(itable s]vants4 7#g47 ,! life ( fai? discov]s itself 9 ! gov]nm5t ( our affections1 namely1 z !y are kept )9 due b\nds1 set ^u "r objects1 & r5d]$ subs]vi5t to promote ,*ri/'s glory & int]e/4 ,h]eby are we prev5t$ f sett+ our affections immod]ately on ?+s ( ?is _w1 :5 fai? %ews u t !re are f> bett] ?+s to draw !m =?1 :i* des]ve our highe/ love3 x also prev5ts our be+ worldly & c>nal1 z ?\gh we 7 swall[$ up ) ! ?+s ( s5se1 & _h no?+ else to m9d1 & religion 7 only to be occasionally engag$ 92 or1 z ?\gh an holy1 humble1 self-d5y+ frame ( _s 7 inconsi/5t ) worldly bus9ess4 ,fai? sugge/s ! contr>y2 puts u ^u mak+ religion our great bus9ess1 & engag+ 9 secul> affairs1 r z a necess>y avocation f x1 ?an t :i* is ! *ief end ( liv+4 ,x also puts u ^u glorify+ ,*ri/ 9 our secul> conc]ns1 z we manage !m 9 su* a way z he orda9s2 & h]eby ! s\l is kept 9 a spiritual frame1 :ile abid+ ) ,god 9 ! call+ :]eunto he is call$4 ,?is we attribute m especially to ! grace ( fai?1 n only z x is connect$ )1 & 7z w be obs]v$ "u our next head7 excites o!r graces2 b z x has its eye con/antly fix$ on ,*ri/ z its object1 & by ?is /e]s its c\rse1 & takes an e/imate ( ! valuabl5ess & importance ( all ! affairs ( ?is life1 by _! subs]vi5cy to our salvation1 & ! advancem5t ( 8 glory !re94 #b4 ,fai? discov]s itself 9 ! p]=mance ( all religi\s duties1 & ! ex]cise ( all o!r graces !re94 ,?us we read ( ! pray] ( fai?1 :]eby a s\l ha? access to ,god z a fa!r1 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/2 firmly relies on ! promises :i* are e/abli%$ 9 him1 & has a lib]ty to plead ) him1 & hope ( acceptance 9 8 sight4 ,moreov]1 :5 we wait on ,god to he> :at he has to imp>t to u 9 8 ^w1 fai? hav+ exp]i5c$ "s degree ( communion ) him already1 & _h "s displays ( 8 love1 puts ! s\l ^u desir+ m1 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,my s\l ?ir/e? = !e2 my fle% longe? = !e1 to see ?y p[] & ?y glory1 s z ,i h se5 !e 9 ! sanctu>y1 ,psal4 lxiii4 #a1 #b4 ,& :atev] o!r ord9ances ( div9e appo9tm5t1 we are engag$ 91 we are h]eby enc\rag$ to hope = 8 pres5ce1 & draw nigh unto him h]e91 ) a rev]5tial fe> & delight1 9 him3 & x puts u ^u ! ex]cise ( ^? graces :i* are necess>y = ! "r p]=mance ( gospel wor%ip 9 g5]al4 ,^! are n only jo9$ ) x1 b may be said to be excit$ !reby2 s t fai? is1 z x 71 ! pr9cipal ( all o!r graces4 ,?us :5 ! he>t is drawn =? 9 love to ,*ri/1 x may be said1 t fai? worke? by love1 ,gal4 v4 #f4 & :5 ?is love is accompani$ ) joy unspeakable & full ( glory2 ?is we h 9 a way ( believ+1 & t :i* t5ds to excite ! grace ( love1 is ! view t fai? takes ( ,*ri/'s m$iatorial glory & excell5cies1 & ! obligations we are "u to love him1 f 8 grace ( love to u2 & ?is is a /rong motive1 induc+ u to express our love to him1 by univ]sal ob$i5ce1 :i* is call$1 ! ob$i5ce ( fai?1 ,rom4 xvi4 #bf4 ,:5 we ex]cise ! grace ( rep5tance1 & !reby hate & turn f all s91 & are1 9 a peculi> mann]1 s5sible1 z we ought to be1 ( ! s9 ( unbelief2 x is fai? t gives u ?is s5se !re(1 z x is be/ able to see its own defects4 ,:5 we confess s91 or humble ourselves be=e ,god = x1 fai? views x n only z a violation ( ! div9e law1 b z an in/ance ( ! highe/ +ratitude2 & :5 we desire1 9 ! ex]cise ( rep5tance1 to =sake s91 fai? makes u s5sible ( our own weakness1 & puts u ^u a firm & /$fa/ dep5d5ce on ,*ri/1 to enable u !reunto2 & :51 9 ! ex]cise ( ?is grace1 our consci5ces are burd5$ ) a s5se ( guilt & unbelief is ready to sugge/1 t our s9s are s he9\sly aggravat$1 t !re is no room to hope = p>don+ m]cy1 fai? relieves u aga9/ ^! despair+ ?\ghts1 & enc\rages u to wait = ! m]cy ( ,god1 :o w abundantly p>don1 ,isa4 lv4 #g4 & ) :om !re is =giv5ess1 t he may be fe>$1 ,psal4 cxxx4 #d4 ,& :5 we use endeav\rs to mortify s91 ?is is to be done by a fiducial view ( ,*ri/ crucifi$2 & :5 we enc\rage ourselves to hope t ! indictm5t br\ght aga9/ u = x1 0 nail$ to ! cross ( ,*ri/2 & t !re is no condemnation to u1 z be+ 9 him1 ,rom4 viii4 #a4 & t1 z ! apo/le says1 ,our old man is crucifi$ ) him1 t ! body ( s9 might be de/roy$3 t h5ce=? we %\ld no long] s]ve s91 *ap4 vi4 #f4 all ?is is to be done by fai?4 ,we might also obs]ve1 t ! grace ( pati5ce is connect$ )1 & we excit$1 !reunto by fai?4 ,! apo/le1 ,heb4 vi4 #ab4 jo9s bo? ^! toge!r1 z suppos+ t fai? af=ds a motive to pati5ce2 & else:]e we read1 n only ( :at fai? enables u to d1 b be>1 9 ! acc\nt :i* we h1 ( ! great ?+s :i* ! ,old ,te/am5t sa9ts did1 & suff]$ by ?is grace3 & !re=e1 :atev] graces are ex]cis$ "u ! afflictions ( ?is pres5t life2 fai? excites 9 u a resignation to ! w ( ,god1 & consid] !m z ! *a/isem5ts ( a m]ciful ,fa!r1 & z br++ =? ! peaceful fruit ( righte\sness unto !m t are ex]cis$ !reby1 *ap4 xii4 #aa4 & we are enc\rag$ to be> !m ) su* a compos$ frame ( _s t !y seem light1 & n wor?y to be comp>$ ) ! glory t %all be reveal$4 ,?is1 fai? has con/antly 9 view1 sett+ "o aga9/ ! o!r2 :]eby t :i* w\ld o!rwise be an h9drance to u 9 our way1 is improv$1 by u1 to our spiritual advantage2 & we enabl$1 n only to g on safely1 b com=tably1 till we arrive at ! full fruition ( :at we n[ behold at a di/ance1 & rejoice 9 ! fiducial expectation !re(3 :i* leads u to ! la/ ?+ propos$ to be consid]$1 conc]n+ fai?1 namely1 ,,vii4 ,h[ x is to be atta9$ or increas$1 & :at are ! means conducive !reunto4 ,?\gh fai?1 9 common ) all o!r graces1 be wr\ght 9 u by ! p[] ( ,god1 yet we are f> f ass]t+1 t !re is no duty incumb5t on u1 9 ! p]=m+ :]e(1 we are to hope & wait = ! div9e bless+1 ^u :i* all ! success !re( dep5ds4 ,to d5y ?is w\ld give j occasion to *>ge ! doctr9e ( efficaci\s grace1 z ?\gh x l$ to security1 or lic5ti\sness2 :i* _m d )\t gr\nd4 ,?\gh grace & duty are v di/9ct1 yet !y are n inconsi/5t ) ea* o!r2 ! =m] is ,god's "w1 ! latt] our act4 ,z = ^? duties :i* are requir$ ( u1 consid]$ z expect+ ! div9e grace & bless+ to att5d !m2 ^! are1 a dilig5t wait+ on ,god 9 all 8 ord9ances2 look+ into ! /ate ( our s\ls1 by imp>tial self-exam9ation2 call+ to m9d our pa/ misc>riages1 & :at matt] ( humiliation we h = !m 9 ! sight ( ,god1 z also1 our natural av]sion & inability to d :at is good2 our ne$ ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 to take away ! guilt we h contract$1 & ( 8 /r5g?1 to subdue our corruptions1 & enable u to plead e>ne/ly ) him = ^! privileges4 ,z = ! unreg5]ate1 !y mu/ pray & wait on him1 = ! fir/ grace1 & say1 ) ,ephraim1 ,turn ?\ me1 & ,i %all be turn$1 ,j]4 xxxi4 #ah4 ,!y mu/ be e>ne/ ) him1 t he w\ld be/[ ^u !m ! grace ( fai?2 :i* is /yl$1 8 gift2 t he w\ld remove e ?+ t is1 at pres5t1 an ob/acle1 or h9drance to ?is grace1 all ! prejudices :i* corrupt nature has ent]ta9$ aga9/ ,*ri/1 & ! way ( salvation by him2 & t he w\ld %9e into _! s\ls1 to give !m ! k ( 8 glory 9 ! face ( ,*ri/2 reveal 8 arm1 & incl9e !m1 by ! int]nal work+ ( 8 p[]1 to receive ! grace :i* is held =? 9 ! gospel4 ,^! are duties incumb5t on p]sons :o are n call$ effectually1 be+ de/itute ( reg5]at+ grace4 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 !y :o h gr\nd to conclude t !y h exp]i5c$ ?is grace1 ?\gh1 at pres5t1 !y appreh5d t _! fai? is weak1 & on ! decl9e2 !y mu/ be f\nd wait+ on ,god1 9 8 own way2 & be importunate ) him 9 pray] = ! revival ( 8 "w1 t s !y may recov] _! =m] exp]i5ces2 !y mu/ bless him = ! privileges !y once enjoy$1 & be humbl$ = _! pa/ backslid+s1 :]eby !y h provok$ him to )draw f !m1 & say ) ! *ur*1 ,i w g & return to my fir/ husb&2 = !n 0 x bett] ) me ?an n[1 ,hos4 ii4 #g4 &1 z x says else:]e1 ,take away all iniquity1 & receive u graci\sly2 s w we r5d] ! calves ( our lips1 *ap4 xiv4 #b4 ,!y mu/ lam5t ! di%on\r t !y h br\ght to ,god2 & consid] h[1 by ?is means1 !y h griev$ ! ,holy ,_s1 w\nd$ _! own consci5ces1 & made "w = a bitt] rep5tance & humiliation be=e ,god4 ,!y mu/ be s5sible1 t x is ! same h& :i* wr\ght grace 9 !m at fir/1 t mu/ n[ recov] !m f _! fall5 /ate1 &1 by excit+ ! pr9ciple ( grace implant$1 br+ !m into a lively frame2 & :5 he has done ?is1 !y mu/ /ill dep5d ^u him to ma9ta9 ?is frame ( _s1 z consid]+ t z ! beg9n+ s ! progress ( grace1 is ow+ to him :o is ! au?or & f9i%] ( fai?2 :o worke? 9 u t :i* is pleas+ 9 8 sight1 & c>ries on 8 own "w unto p]fection4 ,footnote #di3 ,t fai? is a holy duty is evid5t1 because x nev] obta9s1 except :]e ! b5t1 or bias ( ! m9d has be5 *ang$ by ! ,holy ,_s2 yet x is l all ! o!r works ( man1 imp]fect1 & might be /rong]4 ,t x is necess>y 9 e action is cle>1 = :atsoev] is n ( fai? is s92 bo? because x is ! "w ( an enemy1 & because x _c be accept$1 hav+ no ref]5ce to ,*ri/4 ,fai? is always accompani$ by o!r holy traits ( "*1 z rep5tance1 love1 pati5ce1 humility1 & ! l4 ,! reason ( :i* is evid5t2 = fai? is an act ( ! r5ew$ man1 & all ! o!r graces mu/ accompany4 ,b x is ev5 less holy ?an love2 8n[ abide? fai?1 hope1 *>ity1 7love7--! greate/ ( ^! is *>ity40 ,x is incapable ( procur+ by its righte\sness our ju/ification1 because imp]fect4 ,if x 7 ! hol9ess ( ! duty ( fai?1 :i* ju/ifies ! man be=e ,god1 we %\ld read ( a ju/ification by love1 pati5ce1 humility1 or hol9ess 9 g5]al4 ,no su* decl>ation occurs 9 ! scriptures1 b ! rev]se2 8= by ! de$s ( ! law %all no fle% be ju/ifi$10 :i* is manife/ly spok5 n m]ely ( ! corporal en]gy1 b ( ! action tak5 ) ! int5tion4 ,if ! righte\sness ( ! duty ( fai? ju/ifies1 !re c\ld be no propriety 9 say+ t we are 8ju/ifi$ by ,*ri/10 or 8 righte\sness2 !re w\ld h be5 no ne$ ( a ,savi\r1 & all ! sacrifices ( =m] days 7 useless4 ,if we are to dep5d ^u ! righte\sness ( our believ+ = our ju/ification1 ! believ+ 9 ,*ri/ w be ( no importance1 because ,*ri/ is !n n our ,savi\r2 9 proportion z our hopes are f\nd$ ^u our own hol9ess1 !y are )drawn f ,*ri/4--,?is w also de/roy ! righte\sness ( fai?1 = if x be useless !re c be no hol9ess 9 believ+4 ,if ! hol9ess consi/ n 9 ! act ( believ+1 b 9 ! disposition ( ! believ]1 & if x is = ?is1 t he is ju/ifi$2 salvation is !n a debt1 n grace2 we h :]e( to boa/2 we are ju/ifi$ by ! de$s ( ! law2 ! (f5ce ( ! cross has ceas$2 & ,arians1 ,soc9ians1 ,unit>ians1 & ,dei/s are seek+ ju/ification also 9 ! same way4 ,t rep5tance1 & hol9ess are necess>y to salvation is true1 because e man :o is ju/ifi$ is also sanctifi$2 & t fai?1 consid]$ z a holy duty1 is necess>y 9 ! same mann]1 is equally true2 b fai? is also useful 9 our ju/ification1 & 9 a mann]1 9 :i*1 x does n appe>1 t rep5tance & hol9ess c be4 ,to say t !y are conditions ( salvation is to speak ambigu\sly2 t we _c be sav$ )\t !m1 is z c]ta9 z t we _c be ju/ifi$1 )\t be+ also sanctifi$2 b to say1 t by p]=m+ !m a title to happ9ess is ve/$ 9 u1 is to rob ,*ri/ ( 8 glory1 & to put ! cr[n on man's head4 ,besides1 ! condition ( hol9ess is n accompli%$ till dea?1 & z ! condition ( our ju/ification is n p]=m$ till !n1 we are nev] ju/ifi$ 9 life1 :i* is pla9ly contr>y to ! scriptures4 ,footnote #ej3 ,?is is :at is g5]ally /yl$1 by a dim9utive ^w1 ,acceptilatio gratiosa1 :i* is an accept+ a small "p ( a debt1 in/ead ( ! :ole2 a sort ( composition1 9 :i*1 ?\gh ! paym5t be inconsid]able1 yet ! debtor's dis*>ge is f\nd$ !reon1 by an act ( fav\r 9 ! cr$itor1 z ?\gh ! :ole sum _h be5 paid4 ,footnote #ea3 ,^! works !y speak ( z ,t9cta sangu9e ,*ri/i4 ,footnote #eb3 8,abraham believ$ ,god & x 0 imput$ or c\nt$ to him = righte\sness40 ,?is passage ( ,scripture is f\nd ) little v>iation also 9 ! ,epi/le to ! ,galatians 7iii4 #f47 & 9 ! ,epi/le ( ,james 7ii4 #bc47 & 9 ea* ( ! places x seems to h be5 introduc$ 9 support ( its context f ! fir/ book ( ,moses4 7xv4 #f47 ,moses is giv+ at t place a vision>y 7z we suppose7 correspond5ce betwe5 ,jehovah & ,abraham2 9 :i* ! ,"l promises to ! patri>* to be 8 8%ield & exce$+ great rew>d10 & ^u ,abraham's compla9+ t he 0 *ildless1 8 att5tion is direct$ to ! />s1 & he is told t x w be equally impracticable to numb] 8 po/]ity1 & !n foll[ ! words 8,abraham believ$ 9#ec ! ,"l1 & he c\nt$ x to him = righte\sness40 ,"h x is giv5 z an old-te/am5t pro( ( t :i* has be5 a little be=e ass]t$ 8t a man is ju/ifi$ by fai? )\t ! de$s ( ! law10 b because ?is doctr9e w\ld seem to make void ! law1 ! apo/le /ates ?is objection1 !n d5ies x ) abhorr5ce1 & introduces = 8 support ,abraham's ju/ification be=e ,god1 8if ,abraham 7 ju/ifi$ by works he ha? :]e( to glory1 b n be=e ,god2 = :at sai? ! scriptures8 ,abraham believ$ ,god1 & x 0 c\nt$ unto him = righte\sness40 ,9 ! lett] to ! *ri/ians ( ,galatia he aims to br+ !m back f dep5d+ on _! ob$i5ce to ! moral & c]emonial laws1 to a reliance ^u ,*ri/ = salvation1 he decl>es t 8by ! works ( ! law no fle% %all be ju/ifi$0 9 ! sight ( ,god2 & t *ri/ians are 8dead to ! law10 8seek to be ju/ifi$ by ,*ri/10 & 8live by ! fai? ( ! ,son ( ,god40 ,he ass]ts 8if righte\sness come by ! law !n ,*ri/ is dead 9 va940 ,he *>ges ! ,galatians ) folly4 ,aft] hav+ he>d1 se51 & exp]i5c$ ! doctr9es ( ! ,gospel1 its extraord9>y & ord9>y spiritual p[]s1 to g back to dead works w\ld argue some?+ l fasc9ation4 ,& !n to %[ t ! ,gospel mode ( ju/ification by fai? 0 n peculi> to ! ,gospel he quotes f ! book ( ,g5esis ^! words2 8,abraham believ$ ,god1 & x 0 acc\nt$ to him = righte\sness40 ,! apo/le ,james repreh5ds su* z pr(ess to be believ]s & yet are n c>eful to ma9ta9 good works2 su* pr(essions ( fai? are less cr$ible ?an ! fruits ( hol9ess2 8%[ me ?y fai? )\t ?y works1 & ,i w %[ !e my fai? by my works40 ,fai? )\t works he pron\nces to be dead1 n m]ely inop]ative1 b de/itute ( a liv+ pr9ciple4 ,he !n introduces ,abraham's example ( (f]+ up ,isaac z a pro( ( 8 fai?2 ?is "w be+ a manife/ effect ( 8 fai? 9 ,god1 ju/ifies1 9 ! sight ( all m51 8 "* z a believ]1 8& ! scripture0 he says 80 fulfill$ :i* sai? ,abraham believ$ ,god1 & x 0 imput$ unto him = righte\sness40 ,! (f]+ up ( ,isaac1 hav+ tak5 place sev]al ye>s aft] x _h be5 said t 8,abraham believ$ ,god10 0 an und5iable evid5ce ( ! tru?1 & a fulfilm5t1 ( t scripture4 ,abraham's fai? "h m5tion$ has be5 und]/ood z imply+ bo? ! act ( believ+ ,god's promises & 8 yield+ to ! call ( ,god by emigrat+1 c4#ed :i* fai?1 & its fruits1 ?\gh an imp]fect righte\sness1 01 x is alleg$1 by ! fav\r ( ,god accept$ z a ju/ify+ righte\sness4 ,b ! apo/le "h contra/s fai? ) works1 & d5ies a ju/ification be=e ,god to be atta9able by our ob$i5ce1 consequ5tly 8 introduction ( ,abraham's ju/ification by 8 good de$s w\ld h de/roy$ 8 own argum5t4 ,o!rs#ee und]/& ,abraham to h be5 ju/ifi$ on ! acc\nt ( ! m]e act ( believ+3 & ?is has be5 conf9$ to 8 fai? 9 ! "o promise ( a num]\s po/]ity4 ,t ! ,"l#ef 89 judg+ ,abraham w place on "o side ( ! acc\nt 8 duties1 & on ! o!r 8 p]=mances1 & on ! side ( 8 p]=mances he w place 8 fai?1 & by m]e fav\r value x equal to a complete p]=mance ( 8 duty1 & rew>d him z if he 7 a p]fectly righte\s p]son40 ,fai? is ! m9d's ass5t to ext]nal evid5ce2 fai? ?us /rictly consid]$ z an act1 is man's act1 z mu* s z any c be1 & z ! und]/&+ at lea/ 9 its application to ! evid5ce mu/ be accompani$ by ! cons5t ( ! w1 "h is e ?+ t is necess>y to con/itute a "w1 & accord+ly x is comm&$ z a duty1 ! neglect ( :i* is crim9al4 ,if x be ?us t fai? ju/ifies ! believ] 9 ! sight ( ,god1 !n !re is no propriety 9 say+ we are n ju/ifi$ by works1 & if x 7 possible /ill less 9 adduc+ ! example ( ,abraham's ju/ification by t :i* 0 no m ?an a duty to prove t we _c be ju/ifi$ by works1 8,*ri/ be+ ! end ( ! law = righte\sness to e "o :o believe?40 ,if man c be s ju/ifi$ boa/+ is n exclud$ he has :]e( to glory4 ,b ! design ( ! apo/le 0 to %[ t ,abraham himself "o ( ! holie/ ( m5 ) all 8 good de$s1 & implicit ob$i5ce to div9e comm&s 0 n ju/ifi$ = 8 own hol9ess or godl9ess1 = t is ! op9ion he is combat+1 b by :at he calls fai?4 ,:5 ! ?+s :i* we are requir$ to believe are ( a spiritual nature1 ! 8c>nal m9d0 requires to be fre$ f its prejudices be=e x w 8receive !m10 & because sup]natural aid is necess>y to su* m9ds & all naturally possess !m1 su* 8fai?0 mu/ unque/ionably be 8! gift ( ,god0 9 a s5se high] ?an t ( e o!r species ( fai? ex]cis$ "u ! support ( ,div9e ,provid5ce4 ,if fai? is a gift ( ,god x m]its no?+ = u1 c nev] create an obligation on ,div9e ju/ice = remun]ation1 & s c nev] be a ju/ify+ righte\sness4 ,9 8 epi/le to ! ,galatians t :i* he t]ms a be+ 8ju/ifi$ by fai?0 he also d5om9ates a be+ 8ju/ifi$ by fai? 9 ,*ri/0 s t 8 ju/ify+ fai? is n m]ely a belief ( ! tru? ( :at ,god has spok51 b is connect$ 9 "s mann] ) ,*ri/1 & t x is n ! m]e act ( believ+ 9 ,*ri/ :i* is ! gr\nd ( su* ju/ification is pla9 f ?is1 t he expresses ! same ?+ by ! words1 8be+ ju/ifi$ by ,*ri/40 ,if x is true t we are ju/ifi$ by fai?1 & also ju/ifi$ by ,*ri/1 x mu/ be meant 9 diff]5t s5ses1 & to give effect to ^! words ?us diff]5tly connect$1 x seems necess>y to suppose ! righte\sness ( ,*ri/ z ! m]itori\s cause or gr\nd ( ju/ification1 & fai? ! in/rum5tal4 8,to z _m z receiv$ him to !m gave he p[] to become ! sons ( ,god1 ev5 to z _m z believ$ on 8 "n10 or at lea/ z ! concomitant ( x1 :]e all o!r requisites exi/ z well z grace = its production4 ,x is n ! hol9ess ( 8 fai? t is acc\nt$ = righte\sness to him3 fai? is a holy duty b n m s ?an "s o!rs1 & n s mu* s z love1 8n[ abide fai?1 hope1 love1 & ! greate/ ( ^! is love20 nor are *ri/ians ev] said to be ju/ifi$ by love1 joy1 peace1 pati5ce1 or by any o!r grace1 except by fai?4 ,f :5ce x foll[s t x is n ! hol9ess ( fai? = :i* ! believ] is ju/ifi$1 & yet t !re is "s prop]ty n common to any o!r grace or duty1 :i* mu/ be conc]n$ 9 our ju/ification2 & no d\bt x is because fai? lays hold on him = ^: sake alone we c be ju/ifi$4 ,or fai? may be put = its object1 z ! words fe>1 hope1 joy1 & love are2 ,god is our fe>1 our hope1 c4 8,?y fai? ha? sav$ !e10 x 0 n h] fai?1 b its object1 ,*ri/'s p[]1 t heal$ h]4 ,! se$ :i* 0 promis$ embrac$ ,*ri/1 ^: day ,abraham saw af> (f2 s ?is fai? _h ! ,r$eem] = its object4 ,9 ! epi/le to ! ,galatians !re foll[ ! quotation ^! words1 8z _m z are ( fai? are ! *ildr5 ( ,abraham10 ^! are call$ 8 spiritual se$1 & believe 9 ,*ri/1 n[ if all :o believe 9 ,*ri/ are !reby ! *ildr5 ( ,abraham1 & ,abraham _! fa!r or patt]n ( fai?1 8 fai? mu/ h be5 ( ! same k9d4 ,!re c\ld h be5 little propriety 9 giv+ a fai? ( any o!r k9d z a patt]n to ^? :o are to believe 9 ,*ri/ t !y may be 8ju/ifi$ by 8 blood40 ,footnote #ec3 ,! quotations ( ,paul & ,james foll[ ! lxx4 9 omitt+ ! 94 ,footnote #ed3 ,hammond4 ,footnote #ee3 ,:itby4 ,macknight4 ,footnote #ef3 ,macknight4 ,footnote #eg3 ,?is op9ion 0 propagat$ soon aft] ! re=mation1 by ,&r4 ,osi&]1 :o liv$ a little be=e ! middle ( ! sixte5? c5tury4 ,footnote #eh3 ,?is op9ion 0 propagat$ soon aft] by ,/anc>us1 9 opposition to ,osi&]1 :om ,du ,p9 reckons among/ ! ,soc9ians1 or1 at lea/1 t aft] he _h advanc$ ?is notion1 he d5i$ ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity4 ,see ,du ,p9's eccl4 hi/4 sixte5? c5tury1 book iv4 *ap4 #f4 ,footnote #ei3 ,?is is commonly call$ fiducia1 & z su*1 di/+ui%$ f fides1 by :i* ! =m] is g5]ally express$4 ,footnote #fj3 ,9 ?is respect fai? is contra-di/+ui%$ f sci5ce2 accord+ly we are said to "k a ?+ t is conta9$ 9 an axiom1 t no "o1 :o has ! ex]cise ( 8 und]/&+1 c d\bt (1 viz4 t ! :ole is great] ?an ! "p2 or1 t a ?+ _c be1 & n be at ! same "t1 c4 ,& e ?+ t is f\nd$ on a ma!matical demon/ration1 is includ$ 9 ! ^w sci5ce2 to :i* we may add occul> demon/ration4 ,n[ ^! ?+s are n prop]ly ! object ( fai?1 or ! ass5t we give to ! tru? h]e(1 is n f\nd$ b>ely ^u evid5ce1 9 :i* respect fai? is di/+ui%$ f x2 = :i* reason we call x an ass5t to a tru?1 f\nd$ on evid5ce4 ,footnote #fa3 ,tru? 9 ! ab/ract is n ! object ( fai?1 b t :i* is true4 ,! ^w ( ,god :5 repres5t$ z ! object ( fai? is n to be und]/ood ( words & lett]s1 nor ev5 ( axioms & propositions1 nor is ! ,div9e v]acity1 ?\gh c]ta9ly confid$ 91 ! object ( fai?1 or t :i* is ass5t$ unto4 ,! promises :i* ! old te/am5t-believ]s _h1 & repos$ 91 7 n ! objects ( fai?1 b ! ?+s :i* !y saw af> (f1 & :i* 7 ! gr\nd ( _! rejoic+4 ,:5 we are requir$ to believe on ,jesus ,*ri/1 x is n 8 human1 n 8 ,div9e nature1 n 8 p]son1 nor ev5 8 m$iatorial "* :i* is ! object ( our fai?2 = any ( ^! alone c\ld be no gr\nd ( confid5ce ( salvation1 or hope1 mu* less produce joy 9 ! believ]4 ,e ?+ ess5tial to our salvation mu/ be consid]$1 z ! object ( our fai?2 ! m]cy ( ,god1 ! love ( ,*ri/1 ! purpose & ! act ( (f]+1 & accept+ ! sacrifice to ,ju/ice ( our s9s1 & ! w>rant to u to fix our hope & tru/ 9 ?is atonem5t2 ! firm conviction ( ! tru? ( ^! ?+s may be d5om9at$ fai?4 ,yet ?is conviction1 or free ass5t ( ! und]/&+ is n ! fai?1 :i* accompanies salvation2 if we c suppose x possible1 t !re %\ld n be a correspond+ impression made ^u ! w & affections4 ,) ! he>t man believe? unto salvation4 ,9 ?is expression ! he>t is n put = ! intellectual1 b moral p[]s1 & mu/ n be und]/ood z if ! w assum$ ! (fice1 peculi> to ! und]/&+1 ( judg+ ( evid5ce2 b only t ! ass5t ( ! und]/&+ mu/ be ( su* a k9d1 & to su* a degree1 z to produce a decisive co-op]ation ( all ! p[]s ( ! man1 bo? ( s\l & body1 to be sav$ 9 ! way1 & by ! means discov]$4 ,su* an ef=t = salvation supposes ! b5t1 or bias ( ! m9d to be incl9$ t[>ds ,god1 & 8 glory4 ,& c]ta9 x is1 t ! "w1 or act ( believ+1 dep5ds s mu* ^u ! moral /ate ( ! man1 t al?\gh he may ass5t to e article ( fai?1 & desire an int]e/ 9 ! advantages ( religion1 he nev] believes ) ! he>t 9 ! s5se above m5tion$1 until ?is *>ge has be5 wr\ght 9 him4 ,on ?is acc\nt fai? may well be d5om9at$ ! "w or gift ( ,god1 = he only1 accord+ to ! scriptures c effect ?is *ange4 ,yet x is n because !re is any defect 9 ! evid5ce ( ^! important tru?s2 nor because ( any natural1 t is physical1 defect ( ! intellectual p[]s ( man1 t he does n believe ! ,div9e revelation2 b because 8 affections are pre-occupi$1 & 8 incl9ations direct$ into ano!r *annel1 :]eby he is unwill+ to apply himself unto ^! tru?s1 & is prejudic$ aga9/ ! hol9ess1 :i* is requir$1 & ! self d5ial t is necess>y to atta9 ! bless+s ( salvation4 ,footnote #fb3 ,fai?1 accord+ to ! belov$ disciple ,john1 & ! great ,/4 ,paul1 is ! belief ( ! tru?2 ! believ+ t ,jesus is ! ,*ri/2 or a giv+ cr$it to ! record t ,god gave ( 8 ,son4 ,^! def9itions are all ( ! same import1 & are all div9e4 ,be+ dictat$ by ! ,_s ( ,god1 !y _c be contradict$ by any1 al?\gh "s h gloss$ ^u !m1 till !y h br\ght 9 a s5se div]se f ! inspir$ writ]s4 ,?is fai?1 :5 x is real1 z di/+ui%$ f t un9flu5tial ass5t to ! gospel1 :i* cr[ds1 :o he> x1 pr(ess to h1 is an effect ( ! div9e influ5ce 9 u2 h5ce x is said to be ( ! op]ation ( ,god2 & t x is ) ! he>t man believe? unto righte\sness4 ,z ! righte\sness by :i* ! s9n] is ju/ifi$1 is ! sole "w ( ,*ri/ = him1 s ?is is ! "w ( ! ,holy ,gho/ 9 him1 & no less necess>y 9 its prop] place2 x be+ t1 )\t :i* a s9n] _c appreh5d1 receive1 & re/ ^u ,*ri/ = et]nal life4 ,by fai?1 z be=e obs]v$1 he becomes acqua9t$ ) ! glories ( ! "* ( ,jesus1 ! fulness ( grace 9 him1 & ! suitabl5ess & p]fection ( 8 righte\sness2 9 consequ5ce ( ?is fai?1 he admires ! ,savi\r's p]sonal excell5cies1 flies to him1 v5tures all ^u him1 & rejoices 9 him4 ,^!1 to speak pla9ly1 are all s _m effects ( fai?4 ,! s9n] mu/ h a view ( ! ,savi\r's excell5cy1 be=e he w admire x4 ,he mu/ be p]suad$1 t ,*ri/ is ! only safe refuge1 be=e he w fly to him4 ,he mu/ "k t !re is 9 ,*ri/ suffici5t matt] ( consolation1 be=e he w rejoice 9 him4 ,( all ^! he is entirely satisfi$ by fai? 9 ! te/imony ( ,god3 subsequ5t to :i* is 8 com+1 or fly+ to him1 tru/+ 91 or v5tur+ all ^u him1 rejoic+ 9 him1 c4 e4 g4 ,joseph's bre?r5 he>d t !re 0 corn en\gh 9 ,egypt2 !y believ$ ! report3 ?is 0 fai?2 ^u ?is !y w5t d[n = a supply4 ,d\btless ?is 0 an effect ( _! fai?2 = _h !y n believ$ ! tid+s1 !y w\ld nev] h gone4 ,s a s9n] mu/ believe t ,*ri/ is a full & complete ,savi\r1 be=e he w run or fly to him4 ,s5se ( mis]y1 & fai? 9 8 suffici5cy1 are ! ma9 /imulus4 ,or1 ,i am sick1 ,i he> ( an able physician1 ,i believe him to be s1 ^u :i* ,i apply to him3 my application to him1 & my belief ( 8 "*1 are z di/9ct z any two ?+s c be3 my tru/+ my life 9 8 h&s1 is an effect ( my believ+ him to be an able physician4 ,?is di/9ction is obvi\s 9 ! sacr$ writ+s1 z well z 9 ! nature ( ?+s4 ,he t come? to ,god1 mu/ believe t he is4 ,"h is a manife/ di/9ction betwe5 com+ & believ+4 ,i appreh5d t ! same di/9ction %\ld be obs]v$1 betwe5 believ+ 9 ,*ri/1 & receiv+ him4 ,if s1 x w foll[1 t 8to receive ,*ri/ 9 all 8 (fices1 z a prophet1 a prie/1 & a k+10 is n prop]ly fai?1 b an effect ( x1 & insep>ably connect$ ) x4 ,x is c]ta9 t a man mu/ believe t ,jesus is ! ,*ri/1 & t he su/a9s ^! (fices1 be=e he c or w receive him 9 ?is light4 ,*ri/ came unto 8 own 7mean+ ! ,jews7 b 8 own receiv$ him n4 ,?is refus+ to receive him 0 n unbelief1 b an effect ( x4 ,h5ce %\ld y be ask$1 :y !y did n receive him8 ,! answ] is ready1 because !y did n believe him to be ! ,*ri/4 ,no?+ is m pla9 ?an t unbelief 0 ! gr& cause :y !y reject$ him4 ,on ! o!r h&1 no?+ is m evid5t1 ?an t receiv+ ,*ri/1 is an effect ( believ+ 9 him4 ,& %\ld y ask ! man :o def9es fai?1 8a receiv+ ,*ri/ 9 all 8 (fices10 :y he ?us receives him8 he himself w be oblig$ to obs]ve ?is di/9ction2 = ! only j answ] he c give y is1 8because ,i believe he su/a9s !m40 ,?us we see t fai? is entirely di/9ct f ! righte\sness :i* ju/ifies2 at ! same "t x is indisp5sably necess>y1 answ]+ great & good purposes4 ,"u its influ5ce ! s9n] flies to ,jesus1 ! hope set be=e him1 & tru/s 8 immortal int]e/ 9 8 h&s1 be+ p]fectly satisfi$ ) 8 adorable "*4 ,fai? is also ! m$ium ( peace & consolation4 ,y may ) equal propriety attempt to sep>ate light & heat f ! sun1 z peace ( consci5ce1 & joy 9 ! ,holy ,gho/1 f ! fai? ( ,god's elect4 ,! degree ( ,*ri/ian consolation may be great] or less1 accord+ to ! /r5g? & influ5ce ( fai?4 ,at "o "t ! believ] may h an inw>d peace & tranquility1 :i* is exce$+ly agreeable4 ,at ano!r "t he may be fav\r$ ) :at ,/4 ,paul calls joy unspeakable & full ( glory4 ,at ano!r1 guilt may rob him ( 8 com=t1 & sep>ate betwe5 him & 8 ,god4 ,su* are 8 ex]cises 9 ! pres5t /ate ( ?+s4 ,b he is f> f mak+ a righte\sness ( 8 frames1 feel+s1 or exp]i5ces4 ,! di/9ction betwe5 ^! he well und]/&s4 ,! righte\sness by :i* he expects to be ju/ifi$1 is ! "w ( ,*ri/ alone2 ! fai? by :i* he is enabl$ to receive x1 is ( ! op]ation ( ,god2 ! consolations t he enjoys are f ?is glori\s ,*ri/1 9 believ+1 or ?r\gh fai?3 all z diff]5t z ,a1 ,b1 & ,c4 ,8 dep5d5ce = acceptance ) ,god is nei!r on 8 fai? nor exp]i5ces1 b on ,*ri/ alone4 ,at ! same "t he _c conceive x possible1 = a poor1 wret*$1 undone s9n] to be enabl$ to believe 9 ,*ri/ = et]nal life1 & n rejoice4 ,a view ( ! glories ( 8 p]son1 & ! fulness & fre5ess ( 8 grace1 _c fail ( introduc+ /rong consolation4 ,,/illman',s ,,s]mons4 ,footnote #fc3 ,see ,que/4 lxxx4 ,footnote #fd3 ,see page #ci1 ante4 ,footnote #fe3 ,see ,que/4 lxxix4 ,footnote #ff3 ,see ,que/4 lxxviii4 ,que/4 ,,lxxiv4 ,,que/4 ,,lxxiv4 ,:at is adoption8 ,,answ4 ,adoption is an act ( ! free grace ( ,god1 9 & = 8 only ,son ,jesus ,*ri/2 :]eby all ^? t are ju/ifi$1 are receiv$ into ! numb] ( 8 *ildr51 h 8 "n put ^u !m1 ! ,_s ( 8 ,son giv5 to !m1 are "u 8 fa!rly c>e & disp5sations1 admitt$ to all ! lib]ties & privileges ( ! sons ( ,god1 made heirs ( all ! promises1 & fell[-heirs ) ,*ri/ 9 glory4 ,9 speak+ to ?is answ] we %all consid]1 ,i4 ,! v>i\s s5ses 9 :i* p]sons are ! sons ( ,god2 & p>ticul>ly1 h[ !y are s call$ by adoption4 ,,ii4 ,! diff]5ce betwe5 adoption z us$ by m51 & z x is appli$ 9 ?is answ] to ,god's tak+ p]sons into ?is relation1 z 8 *ildr52 f :5ce x w appe> to be an act ( 8 free grace4 ,,iii4 ,we %all consid] ! ref]5ce ! son%ip ( believ]s has to ! sup]ior & m glori\s ,son%ip ( ,jesus ,*ri/2 & h[ x is said to be = 8 sake4 ,,iv4 ,! privileges conf]r$ on1 or res]v$ = !m1 :o are ! sons ( ,god by adoption4 ,i4 ,we %all consid] ! v>i\s s5ses 9 :i* p]sons are call$ ! sons ( ,god4 #a4 ,"s are call$ ! sons ( ,god1 z !y are inve/$ ) _m hon\rs or pr]ogatives f ,god1 z a bran* ( 8 image3 ?us magi/rates are call$ ! *ildr5 ( ! ,mo/ ,high1 ,psal4 lxxxii4 #f4 #b4 ,o!rs are call$ ,god's *ildr51 by an ext]nal f$]al relation1 z memb]s ( ! visible *ur*2 9 :i* s5se we are to und]/& t scripture2 :]e9 x is said1 ,! sons ( ,god saw ! daught]s ( m51 c4 ,g54 vi4 #b4 ,& :5 ,moses w5t into ,ph>aoh1 to dem& lib]ty = ! ,israelites1 he 0 ord]$ to say1 ,israel is my son1 ev5 my fir/-born1 ,exod4 iv4 #bb4 ,?is privilege1 ?\gh x be high & hon\rable1 by :i* ! *ur* is di/+ui%$ f ! _w2 yet x is n insep>ably connect$ ) salvation2 = ,god says1 conc]n+ ,israel1 :5 revolt+1 & backslid+ f him1 ,i h n\ri%$ & br\ght up *ildr52 & !y h rebell$ aga9/ me1 ,isa4 i4 #b4 & _m ( ^? :o are call$ ! *ildr5 ( ! k+dom %all be ca/ into utt] d>kness1 :]e %all be weep+ & gna%+ ( tee?1 ,matt4 viii4 #ab4 #c4 ,! ^w is sometimes tak5 9 a m l>ge s5se1 z applicable to all mank9d3 ?us ! prophet says1 ,h we n all "o fa!r1 ha? n ,god creat$ u8 ,mal4 ii4 #aj4 ,& ! apo/le ,paul1 :5 disput+ ) ! ,a!nians1 speaks 9 _! own language1 & quotes a say+ tak5 f "o ( _! poets1 :i* he applies to ! great ,god1 z giv+ to all life & brea?1 & all ?+s2 ^u :i* acc\nt m5 are call$ 8 (f-spr+1 ,acts xvii4 #be4 comp>$ ) #bh4 #d4 ,!y are call$ ! sons ( ,god1 :o are end[$ ) 8 sup]natural image1 & admitt$ to ! highe/ hon\rs & privileges conf]r$ ^u creatures3 ?us ! angels are call$ ! sons ( ,god1 ,job xxxviii4 #g4 #e4 ,our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ is call$ ! ,son ( ,god1 9 a s5se n applicable to any o!r2 z 8 ,son%ip includes 9 x 8 deity1 & 8 hav+1 9 8 human nature1 receiv$ a commission f ! ,fa!r1 to engage 9 ! great "w ( our r$emption1 z becom+ surety = u2 :i* is ! f\ndation ( all ^? sav+ bless+s :i* we enjoy or hope =4 #f4 ,believ]s are call$ ! sons ( ,god1 by a special adoption2 :i* is f>!r to be consid]$1 z be+ ! subject-matt] ( ?is answ]4 ,adoption is a ^w tak5 f ! civil law2 & x 0 mu* 9 use among ! ,romans1 9 ! apo/les "t1 9 :i* x 0 a cu/om = p]sons1 :o _h no *ildr5 ( _! own1 & 7 possess$ ( an e/ate1 to prev5t its be+ divid$ or desc5d+ to /rang]s1 to make *oice ( su* :o 7 agreeable to !m1 & belov$ by !m1 :om !y took into ?is political relation ( *ildr52 oblig+ !m to take _! "n ^u !m1 & to pay respect to !m1 z ?\gh !y 7 _! natural p>5ts2 & engag+ to deal ) !m z ?\gh !y _h be5 s2 & accord+ly to give !m a "r to _! e/ates1 z an inh]itance4 ,?is new relation1 f\nd$ 9 a mutual cons5t1 is a bond ( affection2 & ! privilege aris+ f !nce is1 t he :o is1 9 ?is s5se1 a fa!r1 takes c>e (1 & provides = ! p]son :om he adopts1 z ?\gh he 7 8 son by nature2 & !re=e ,civilians calls x an act ( legitimation1 imitat+ nature1 or supply+ ! place ( x3 & ?is leads u to consid]1 ,,ii4 ,! diff]5ce betwe5 adoption1 z us$ by m51 & z x is appli$ 9 ?is answ]1 to ,god's tak+ p]sons into ?is relation1 z 8 *ildr54 #a4 ,:5 m5 adopt1 or take p]sons into ! relation ( *ildr51 !y d x because !y are de/itute ( *ildr5 ( _! own to possess _! e/ates2 & !re=e !y fix _! love on /rang]s3 b ,god 0 "u no obligation to d ?is3 = if he design$ to manife/ 8 glory to any creatures1 ! holy angels 7 subjects capable ( receiv+ ! displays !re(2 & 8 own ,son1 :o _h all ! p]fections ( ! div9e nature1 0 inf9itely ! object ( 8 delight1 &1 9 all respects1 fitt$ to be z he is /yl$1 ,heir ( all ?+s1 ,heb4 i4 #b4 #b4 ,:5 m5 adopt1 !y are g5]ally incl9$ to d x by see+ "s excell5cy or amiabl5ess 9 ! p]sons :om !y fix _! love ^u4 ,?us ,ph>aoh's daught] took up ,moses1 & n\ri%$ him = h] own son1 because he 0 exce$+ fair1 ,acts vii4 #bj1 #ba4 or1 x may be1 %e 0 mov$ h]eunto1 by a natural compassion %e _h = him1 besides ! motive ( 8 beauty2 z x is said1 ,! babe wept1 & %e _h compassion on him1 ,exod4 ii4 #f4 ,& ,mordecai adopt$ ,e/h]1 or took h] = 8 own daught]2 = %e 0 8 uncle's daught]1 & 0 fair & beautiful1 & an orphan1 hav+ nei!r fa!r nor "m1 ,e/h] ii4 #g4 ,b :5 ,god takes any into ?is relation ( *ildr51 !y h no beauty or comel9ess1 & might ju/ly h be5 = ev] ! objects ( 8 abhorrance4 ,?us he says conc]n+ ! *ur* ( ,israel1 :5 he fir/ took !m into ?is relation to him1 ,none eye piti$ !e1 b ?\ wa/ ca/ out 9 ! op5 field1 to ! loa?+ ( ?y p]son3 & :5 ,i pass$ by !e & saw !e pollut$ 9 ?9e own blood1 ,i said unto !e :5 ?\ wa/ 9 ?y blood1 ,live1 c4 ,ezek4 xvi4 #e4 ,x might inde$ be said conc]n+ man1 :5 admitt$ to ?is fav\r & privilege1 t he 0 mis]able2 b mis]y1 h[ mu* soev] x may r5d] ! s\l an object ( pity1 x c\ld n1 prop]ly speak+1 be said to be a motive or inducem5t f :5ce ! div9e compassion took its fir/ rise1 z appe>s f ! acc\nt we h ( ! m]cy ( ,god1 z f\nd$ only on 8 sov]eign w or pleasure2 z he says1 ,i w h m]cy on :om ,i w h m]cy2 & ,i w h compassion on :om ,i w h compassion1 ,rom4 ix4 #ae4 & also1 f ! consid]ation ( man's be+ expos$ to mis]y by s91 :i* r5d]$ him r an object ( v9dictive ju/ice ?an m]cy4 ,?is !re=e _c be ! gr\nd ( ,god's giv+ him a "r to an inh]itance2 & consequ5tly adoption is truly said1 9 ?is answ]1 to be an act ( ! free grace ( ,god4 #c4 ,:5 m5 adopt1 _! tak+ p]sons into ! relation ( *ildr51 is n necess>ily att5d$ ) any *ange ( disposition or temp] 9 ! p]sons adopt$4 ,a p]son may be admitt$ to ?is privilege1 & yet rema9 ! same1 9 t respect1 z he 0 be=e3 b :5 ,god takes 8 p into ! relation ( *ildr51 he gives !m1 n only ^? o!r privileges :i* arise f !nce1 b also t temp] & disposition t becomes ^? :o are ?us relat$ to him4 ,?is leads u to consid]1 ,,iii4 ,! ref]5ce :i* ! son%ip ( believ]s has to ! sup]ior & m glori\s ,son%ip ( ,jesus ,*ri/2 & h[ x is said to be = 8 sake4 ,"h we mu/ suppose t !re is a s5se 9 :i* ,*ri/ is said to be ! ,son ( ,god1 z ! result ( ! div9e decree1 :i* conta9s 9 x an idea v di/9ct f 8 be+ a div9e p]son2 = t 0 n ! result ( ! w ( ! ,fa!r2 :]eas x is said conc]n+ him1 ,i w decl>e ! decree2 ! ,"l ha? said unto me1 ,?\ art my ,son1 ?is day h ,i begott5 !e1 ,psal4 ii4 #g4 ,& else:]e1 he ha?1 by inh]itance1 obta9$ a m excell5t "n ?an ! angels2 & ?is is ! consequ5ce ( ,god's say+ to him1 ?\ art my ,son1 ?is day h ,i begott5 !e3 &1 ,i w be to him a ,fa!r1 & he %all be to me a ,son1 ,heb4 i4 #d1 #e4 :i* pla9ly ref]s to ,*ri/ z ,m$iator4 ,n[ :5 we consid] ?is m$iatorial ,son%ip ( ,*ri/1 if ,i may s express x1 we are f> f ass]t+1 t ,*ri/'s ,son%ip1 & t ( believ]s1 is ( ! same k9d2 =1 z mu* z he exce$s !m z ,m$iator1 z to ! glory ( 8 p]son & (fice1 s mu* is 8 ,son%ip sup]ior to !irs4 ,?is be+ premis$1 we may bett] und]/& ! ref]5ce :i* ! son%ip ( believ]s has to ,*ri/'s be+ ! ,son ( ,god z ,m$iator2 & !re=e let x be f>!r consid]$1#fg #a4 ,t x is a pr]ogative & glory ( ,*ri/1 z ! ,son ( ,god1 t he has all ?+s :i* relate to ! salvation ( 8 elect1 put into 8 h&2 & !re=e1 :atev] ! sa9ts enjoy or hope =1 :i* is sometimes call$ 9 scripture _! inh]itance1 agreeably to _! "*1 z ! *ildr5 ( ,god by adoption2 ?is is consid]$ z fir/ pur*as$ by ,*ri/1 & !n put into 8 h&2 9 :i* respect x is /yl$ 8 inh]itance1 he be+ con/itut$1 pursuant to 8 hav+ accompli%$ ! "w ( r$emption1 heir ( all ?+s2 & z su*1 has n only a "r to 8 p1 b is put 9 possession ( all ^? spiritual bless+s 9 heav5ly places1 :]e) !y are bless$ 9 him1 ,eph4 i4 #c4 #b4 ,f h5ce x foll[s1 t ! son%ip ( believ]s1 & _! "r to t inh]itance1 :i* ,god has res]v$ = !m1 dep5ds ^u ! son%ip ( ,*ri/1 :i* is inf9itely m glori\s & excell5t4 ,z ,god's adopt$ sons1 !y h ! hon\r conf]r$ ^u !m1 ( be+ made k+s & prie/s to him1 ,rev4 i4 #f4 ,^! hon\rs are conf]r$ by ,*ri/2 &1 9 ord] !reunto1 !y are fir/ giv5 to him to be/[ ^u !m3 ?us he says1 ,i appo9t unto y a k+dom1 z my ,fa!r ha? appo9t$ unto me1 ,luke xxii4 #bi4 ,*ri/ is fir/ appo9t$ heir ( all ?+s1 z ,m$iator2 & !n 8 p1 or 8 *ildr51 are consid]$ z heirs ( ,god1 z ! apo/le expresses x2 & jo9t heirs ) ,*ri/1 ,rom4 viii4 #ag4 ,n t !y h any %>e 9 8 p]sonal or m$iatorial glory2 b :5 !y are /yl$ jo9t-heirs ) him1 we mu/ consid] !m z hav+ a "r to t inh]itance1 :i* he is possess$ ( 9 _! "n z ,m$iator3 & 9 ?is s5se we are to und]/& ^? scriptures t speak ( ,god's be+ fir/ ! ,fa!r ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 & !n1 to wit1 9 him our ,fa!r2 accord+ly he says1 ,i asc5d unto my ,fa!r1 & y\r ,fa!r1 & to my ,god1 & y\r ,god1 ,john xx4 #ag4 ,& else:]e1 ,god is /yl$ ! ,fa!r ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 & !n ! ,fa!r ( m]cies1 or1 our m]ciful ,fa!r1 #b ,cor4 i4 #c4 ,& else:]e ! apo/le says1 ,bless$ be ! ,god & ,fa!r ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 :o ha? bless$ u ) all spiritual bless+s1 9 heav5ly places1 9 ,*ri/2 hav+ pr$e/9at$ u unto ! adoption ( *ildr51 by ,jesus ,*ri/1 to himself1 ,eph4 i4 #c4 comp>$ ) #e4 & inasmu* z he design$ to br+ _m sons to glory1 z be+ made meet to be p>tak]s ( ! inh]itance ( ! sa9ts 9 light2 he fir/ made ! capta9 ( _! salvation p]fect ?r\gh suff]+s1 ,heb4 ii4 #aj4 comp>$ ) ,col4 i4 #ab4 ,9 ?is respect our "r to ! inh]itance ( *ildr51 is f\nd$ 9 ! et]nal purpose ( ,god1 relat+ h]eunto1 & ! pur*ase ( ,*ri/1 z hav+ obta9$ ?is inh]itance = u4 ,,iv4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! privileges conf]r$ on1 or res]v$ = !m :o are ! sons ( ,god by adoption4 ,^! are summ$ up 9 a v compreh5sive expression1 :i* conta9s an amaz+ display ( div9e grace2 z x is said1 ,he t ov]come?1 %all inh]it all ?+s2 & ,i w be 8 ,god1 & he %all be my son1 ,rev4 xxi4 #g4 ,x is a v l>ge grant t ,god is pleas$ to make to !m2 !y %all inh]it all ?+s4 ,god is n a%am$ to be call$ _! ,god2 & 9 hav+ him1 !y are said to possess all ?+s1 :i* are em95tly & transc5d5tly 9 him2 !y h a "r to all ! bless+s :i* he _h design$ =1 & :i* h a t5d5cy to make !m completely happy3 9 ?is s5se we are to und]/& our ,savi\r's words 9 ! p>able2 ,son1 ?\ art ev] ) me1 & all t ,i h is ?9e1 ,luke xv4 #ca4 ,no?+ great] ?an ?is c be desir$ or enjoy$ by creatures1 :om ! ,"l delights to hon\r4 ,b1 t we may be a little m p>ticul> 9 consid]+ ! privileges :i* ,god conf]s on1 or has res]v$ = 8 *ildr51 x may be f>!r obs]v$1 #a4 ,t !y are all emancipat$1 or fre$ f ! slav]y :i* !y 7 be=e "u1 ei!r to s9 or ,satan2 !y :o 7 once ! s]vants ( s91 are h]eby made free f s91 & become ! s]vants ( righte\sness1 or become s]vants to ,god1 ,rom4 vi4 #ag1 #ah1 #bb4 h _! fruit unto hol9ess1 & ! end ev]la/+ life2 ! ,son makes !m free2 & !re=e !y are free inde$1 ,john viii4 #cf4 ,be=e ?is !y are describ$ z s]v+ div]s lu/s & pleasures1 ,tit4 iii4 #c4 & are said to be ( _! fa!r ! devil1 & to d 8 works1 or foll[ 8 sugge/ions1 ,john viii4 #dd4 ensn>$1 & tak5 captive by him at 8 w1 #b ,tim4 ii4 #bf4 &1 z ! consequ5ce h]e(1 are 9 p]petual bondage1 aris+ f a dread ( ! wra? ( ,god1 & t fe> ( dea? impress$ on _! spirits1 by him1 :o is said to h ! p[] ( dea?1 ,heb4 ii4 #ad4 ?is !y are deliv]$ f1 :i* _c b be reckon$ a glori\s privilege4 #b4 ,!y h ,god's "n put ^u !m1 & accord+ly are describ$ z 8 p call$ by 8 "n1 #b ,*ron4 vii4 #ad4 ,?is is an high & hon\rable "*1 d5ot+ _! relation to him z a peculi> p2 & x is :at belongs to !m alone4 ,?us ! *ur* says1 ,we are ?9e2 ?\ nev] be>e/ rule ov] !m1 ,isa4 lxiii4 #ai4 namely1 ?9e adv]s>ies2 !y 7 n call$ by ?y "n4 ,!y h also ,*ri/'s "n put on !m1 ( :om ! :ole family 9 heav5 & e>? is nam$1 ,eph4 iii4 #ae4 :i* n only signifies t propriety :i* he has 9 !m z ,m$iator1 b _! relation to him z ! ransom$ ( ! ,"l1 8 %eep1 :om he leads & fe$s l a %eph]d2 & !y are also /yl$ 8 *ildr51 ,behold ,i & ! *ildr5 :i* ,god ha? giv5 me1 ,heb4 ii4 #ac4 & inde$1 :5 he is call$ a surety1 or an advocate1 or said to execute c]ta9 (fices z a ,savi\r or ,r$eem]2 ^! are all relative t]ms2 & :atev] he does !re91 is 9 _! "n1 & = _! advantage2 z x is said1 ( him are ye 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 :o ( ,god is made unto u wisdom1 righte\sness1 sanctification1 & r$emption1 #a ,cor4 i4 #ca4 #c4 ,!y are tak5 into ,god's family1 & dealt ) z memb]s !re(2 & accord+ly are /yl$ fell[ citiz5s ) ! sa9ts1 & ( ! h\sehold ( ,god1 ,eph4 ii4 #ai4 ,& z ! consequ5ce h]e(1 !y h protection1 provision1 & communion ) him4 7#a47 ,!y h safe protection2 z ! ma/] ( a family ?9ks himself oblig$ to secure & def5d f dang]1 all t are "u 8 ro(1 ^: h\se is1 z x 71 _! ca/le2 s ,*ri/ is 8 p's def5ce1 conc]n+ :om x is said1 ,a man %all be z an hid+ place f ! w9d1 & a cov]t f ! tempe/1 z riv]s ( wat] 9 a dry place1 & z ! %ad[ ( a great rock 9 a we>y l&1 ,isa4 xxxii4 #b4 &1 z ! consequ5ce h]e(1 x is add$1 ,my p %all dwell 9 a peaceable habitation1 & 9 sure dwell+s1 & 9 quiet re/+ places1 v]4 #ah4 ,!y dwell on high2 _! place ( def5ce is ! munition ( rocks1 *ap4 xxxii4 #af4 ,he :o has subdu$ _! enemies1 & w 9 8 own "t1 bruise !m "u _! feet1 w take c>e t !y %all n meet ) t di/urbance f !m1 :i* may h9d] _! repose or re/ 9 him1 or r5d] _! /ate unsafe1 s z to endang] _! p]i%+ or fall+ f x4 7#b47 ,!y enjoy ! pl5tiful provisions ( ,god's h\se1 & !re=e ,*ri/ is call$ _! %eph]d1 ,psal4 xxiii4 #a4 n only z lead+ & def5d+ !m1 b z provid+ = !m2 ,he %all fe$ 8 flock l a %eph]d1 ,isa4 xl4 #aa4 ,z all grace is treasur$ up 9 him1 & !re is a fulness !re(1 :i* he has to imp>t to ! heirs ( salvation1 t is suffici5t to supply all _! wants2 s !y %all nev] h a reason to compla9 t !y are /rait5$ 9 him2 ! bless+s ( 8 h\se are n only exhilirat+1 b satisfy+1 & su* z h a t5d5cy to make !m completely happy4 7#c47 ,!y are admitt$ to ! greate/ intimacy1 & h sweet communion ) ,*ri/2 ! secret ( ! ,"l is ) !m t fe> him1 ,psal4 xxv4 #ad4 he deals ) !m z ) fri5ds1 & 9 ?is in/ance 9 p>ticul>1 7z he tells 8 disciples17 t all t he has he>d ( ! ,fa!r1 ,john xv4 #ae4 t is1 :atev] he _h a commission to imp>t = _! direction & com=t1 he makes kn[n unto !m1 :i* mu/ ne$s be reckon$ a v great privilege4 ,z ! que5 ( ,%eba1 :5 behold+ ! advantages t !y :o 7 9 ,solomon's pres5ce enjoy$1 c\ld n b ) an extasy ( admiration1 say1 ,happy are ?y m52 happy are ?y s]vants1 :i* /& cont9ually be=e !e1 t he> ?y wisdom1 #a ,k+s x4 #h4 mu* m may !y be happy :o are admitt$ into 8 pres5ce1 9 :om are hid all ! treasures ( wisdom & k1 ,col4 ii4 #c4 7#d47 ,ano!r privilege :i* !y enjoy1 is access to ,god1 z a reconcil$ ,fa!r1 ?r\gh ,*ri/2 !y h a lib]ty to come boldly to ! ?rone ( grace1 t !y obta9 m]cy1 & f9d grace to help 9 "t ( ne$1 ,heb4 iv4 #ah4 ,:atev] _! /raits & difficulties are1 ,god holds =? 8 gold5 sceptre1 invites !m to come to him1 asks1 ,:at is ?y petition8 & gives !m gr\nd to hope t x %all be grant$1 s f> z x may r$\nd to 8 glory & _! good4 ,&1 inasmu* z !y are (t5 /rait5$ 9 _! spirits1 & unprep>$ to draw nigh to him2 !y h ! promise ( ! ,_s to assi/ !m h]e92 ^u :i* acc\nt he is call$ ! ,_s ( adoption1 :]eby !y cry ,abba ,fa!r1 ,rom4 viii4 #ae4 ,?is privilege is said to be a consequ5ce ( _! be+ sons2 ,because ye are sons1 ,god ha? s5t =? ! ,_s ( 8 ,son into y\r he>ts1 cry+1 ,abba ,fa!r1 ,gal4 iv4 #f4 ,by ?is means !y h becom+ conceptions ( ! ,div9e ,maje/y1 a rev]5tial fe> (1 & a love to him1 e>ne/ desires ( communion ) him1 & ( be+ made p>tak]s ( :at he has to imp>t4 ,!y h a "r to plead ! promises2 & 9 s do+1 are enc\rag$ to hope = ! bless+s conta9$ !re94 7#e47 ,z ,god's *ildr5 are prone to backslide f him1 & s h ne$ ( re/or+ grace1 he w recov] & humble !m1 & !reby prev5t _! total apo/acy3 ?is he sometimes does by afflictions1 :i* ! apo/le calls fa!rly *a/isem5ts1 & reckons !m n only consi/5t )1 b evid5ces ( 8 love3 ,:om ! ,"l love?1 he *a/5e?2 & if ye be )\t *a/isem5t1 :]e( all are p>tak]s1 !n are ye ba/>ds1 & n sons1 ,heb4 xii4 #f1 #h1 #aa4 ,! apo/le does n "h speak ( afflictions z consid]$ absolutely 9 !mselves1 b z proce$+ f ! love ( ,god1 ! design :]e( is to d !m good2 & z !y are adapt$ to ?is pres5t /ate1 9 :i* !y are tra9+ up = ! glori\s inh]itance res]v$ = !m 9 heav51 & ne$ "s try+ disp5sations1 :i* may put !m 9 m9d ( t /ate ( p]fect bless$ness :i* is laid up = !m3 & !y are r5d]$ subs]vi5t to _! pres5t & future advantage1 z ! afflictions ( ?is pres5t "t br+ =? ! peaceable fruits ( righte\sness to !m2 & :5 !y are1 9 ! end1 p]fectly fre$ f !m1 w t5d to enhance _! joy & praise2 :i* leads u to consid] ano!r privilege1 :i* is s great t x cr[ns all ^? t !y are n[ possess$ (1 namely1 7#f47 ,!y %all1 at la/1 be br\ght into ,god's imm$iate pres5ce1 & satisfi$ ) 8 lik5ess4 ,! apo/le calls ! p]fect bless$ness ( ! sa9ts1 :5 rais$ f ! dead1 & s deliv]$ f ! bondage ( corruption1 & made p>tak]s ( ! glori\s lib]ty ( ! ,sons ( ,god1 by way ( em95cy1 ! adoption1 to wit1 ! r$emption ( _! bodies2 :i* signifies n only ! full manife/ation ( _! adoption1 b _! tak+ possession ( _! inh]itance1 :i* !y are n[ wait+ & hop+ =1 :i* is too great = ! he>t ( man to conceive ( 9 ?is pres5t /ate2 = ! apo/le says1 ,n[ are we ! sons ( ,god2 & x do? n appe> :at we %all be3 b we "k1 t :5 he %all appe> we %all be l him2 = we %all see him z he is1 #a ,john iii4 #b4 ,s t all ! bless+s :i* we h1 ei!r 9 h& or hope1 ! bless+s ( bo? worlds1 :i* are conf]r$ ^u u f our fir/ conv]sion to our glorification3 ^! are privileges :i* ,god be/[s on ^? :o are 8 adopt$ *ildr54 ,f :at has be5 said conc]n+ adoption1 we may take occasion to obs]ve1 h[1 9 "s respects x agrees )1 or may inde$1 be reckon$ a bran* ( ju/ification1 & 9 o!r respects x includes 9 x some?+ t is an +r$i5t 9 sanctification4 ,we h be=e obs]v$1 9 treat+ on ! =m] ( ^!1 viz4 ju/ification1 t :5 ,god =gives s91 he conf]s on 8 p a "r to life1 or to all ! bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 9 :i* are conta9$ ! promises t belong to ! life t n[ is1 & t :i* is to come4 ,^! are ! privileges :i* ,god's adopt$ *ildr5 are made p>tak]s (2 & 9 ?is respect "s div9es suppose1 t adoption is includ$ 9 our ju/ification4#fh ,& if ju/ification be expla9$1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 z d5ot+ an imman5t act 9 ,god1 :]eby ! elect are consid]$1 9 ! cov5ant betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 z 9 ,*ri/1 _! f$]al head2 s !y are consid]$ z ! adopt$ *ildr5 ( ,god1 9 ,*ri/1 & accord+ly z !y are describ$ z *os5 9 ,*ri/1 unto et]nal life1 !y are said to be pr$e/9at$ unto ! adoption ( *ildr51 ,eph4 i4 #f4 :i* is a privilege to be obta9$ by ,jesus ,*ri/3 9 ?is respect all ! elect are call$ ,*ri/'s se$1 t %all s]ve him1 ,psal4 xxii4 #cj4 :om he _h a special reg>d to1 :5 he made 8 s\l an (f]+ = s91 & conc]n+ :om he _h ?is promise made to him 9 ! cov5ant1 t pass$ betwe5 ! ,fa!r & him1 t he %\ld see !m1 & ! pleasure ( ! ,"l1 ) respect to _! ev]la/+ salvation1 %\ld prosp] 9 8 h&1 ,isa4 liii4 #aj4 ,n[ :5 ,*ri/ is consid]$ z ! head ( ! elect1 :o are 9 ?is s5se call$ 8 sons1 :om he has engag$ to br+ to glory1 fai? is ! fruit & consequ5ce ( adoption2 accord+ly ! apo/le says1 ,because ye are sons1 ,god ha? s5t =? ! ,_s ( 8 ,son into y\r he>ts1 cry+1 ,abba1 ,fa!r1 ,gal4 iv4 #f4 ,b z ju/ification is a decl>$ act1 & is said to be by fai?1 s adoption agree+ ) x1 is ( ! same nature2 & accord+ly we are said to be ! *ildr5 ( ,god by fai?1 *ap4 iii4 #bf4 t is1 x is by fai? t we h a "r to claim ?is relation1 toge!r ) ! privileges :i* are ! result !re(4 ,moreov]1 z adoption includes 9 x a p]son's be+ made meet = ! inh]itance1 :i* ,god has res]v$ = him1 & s is end[$ ) ! temp] & disposition ( 8 *ildr51 consi/+ 9 humility1 heav5ly-m9d$ness1 love to him1 dep5d5ce ^u him1 & a zeal = 8 glory1 a lik5ess to ,*ri/2 z ! same m9d is said to be 9 u1 9 "s measure z 0 9 him2 9 ?is respect adoption agrees ) sanctification1 :i* is :at we are next to consid]4 ,footnote #fg3 ,vide ,vol4 ,i4 page #bgi1 9 note4 ,footnote #fh3 ,vid4 ,turrett4 ,!ol4 ,el5ct4 ,tom4 #b4 ,loc4 #af4 #g4 ,que/4 ,,lxxv4 ,,que/4 ,,lxxv4 ,:at is sanctification8 ,,answ4 ,sanctification is a "w ( ,god's grace1 :]eby !y :om ,god ha?1 be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 *os5 to be holy1 are 9 "t1 ?r\gh ! p[]ful op]ation ( 8 ,_s1 apply+ ! dea? & resurrection ( ,*ri/ unto !m1 r5ew$ 9 _! :ole man1 aft] ! image ( ,god1 hav+ ! se$s ( rep5tance unto life1 & ( all o!r sav+ graces put into _! he>ts2 & ^? graces s /irr$ up1 increas$ & /r5g!n$1 z t !y m & m die unto s91 & rise unto newness ( life4 #a4 ,we %all %ew :at we are to und]/& by ! ^w sanctify4 ,?is is sometimes consid]$ z :at has ,god = its object3 ?us he is said to sanctify himself1 :5 he appe>s 9 ! glory ( 8 hol9ess1 & gives occasion to ! _w to adore t p]fection1 :i* he is sometimes repres5t$ z do+1 :5 he puni%es s9 9 a visible & exempl>y mann]4 ,?us :5 ,god ?reat5s to call = a sword1 & plead aga9/ a rebelli\s p1 ) pe/il5ce & ) blood1 he is said1 by ?is means1 to magnify & sanctify himself1 s z to be kn[n1 to wit1 z an holy ,god1 9 ! eyes ( _m nations4 ,& :5 he fulfils 8 promises1 & !reby advances 8 hol9ess1 z :5 he br\ght 8 p out ( captivity1 & ga!r$ !m out ( ! c\ntries1 :]e9 !y _h be5 scatt]$1 he is said to be sanctifi$ 9 !m1 ,ezek4 xxxviii4 #ba-bc4 ,& he is sanctifi$ by 8 p1 :5 !y give him ! glory t is due to 8 p]fection1 z ?us display$ & magnifi$ by him3 ?us ,god's p are said to sanctify ! ,"l ( ho/s1 :5 !y make him ! object ( _! fe> & ( _! dread1 ,isa4 viii4 #ac4 ,h[ev]1 ?is is n ! s5se 9 :i* we are "h to und]/& x1 b z appli$ to m52 9 :i* respect x is tak5 9 v>i\s s5ses1 namely1 = _! consecration1 or sep>ation unto ,god2 ?us our ,savi\r says1 :5 devot+ & apply+ himself to ! "w1 = :i* he came into ! _w2 = _! sakes ,i sanctify myself1 ,john xvii4 #ai4 ,b ?is is n ! s5se 9 :i* x is to be und]/ood 9 ?is answ]4 ,moreov]1 x is (t5 tak51 9 scripture1 = p]sons be+ devot$ to ,god1 to m9i/] 9 holy ?+s3 ?us ,a>on & 8 sons 7 sanctifi$1 t !y might m9i/] unto him 9 ! prie/'s (fice1 ,exod4 xxviii4 #da4 ,& x is sometimes tak5 = an ext]nal f$]al d$ication to ,god1 to walk be=e him z a peculi> p 9 obs]vance ( 8 holy in/itutions4 ,?us :5 ,israel cons5t$ to be ,god's p !y are /yl$1 hol9ess unto ! ,"l1 ,j]4 ii4 #c4 ! holy se$1 ,ezra ix4 #b4 & an holy nation1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #i4 ,& ! *ur*1 "u ! gospel-disp5sation1 z consecrat$1 & pr(ess+ subjection1 to ,*ri/1 or sep>at$ to 8 s]vice1 & wait+ = 8 pres5ce1 :ile engag$ 9 all ^? ord9ances1 :i* he has appo9t$ 9 ! gospel1 is describ$ z call$ to be sa9ts1 ,rom4 i4 #g4 & !y are h]eby relat$ to him1 9 an ext]nal & visible way4 ,nei!r is ?is ! s5se 9 :i* ! ^w is tak5 9 ?is answ]2 9 :i* we are to und]/& sanctification z a special discrim9at+ grace1 :]eby p]sons are n b>ely ext]nally1 b really devot$ to ,*ri/ by fai?3 x is ! int]nal beauty ( ! s\l1 :]eby all ! faculties be+ r5ew$1 & a p[]ful1 effectual *ange wr\ght !re92 !y are enabl$ to turn f s9 unto ,god1 & ex]cise all ^? graces1 :]eby !y walk 9 hol9ess & righte\sness be=e him1 all ! days ( _! lives1 ,luke i4 #ge4 till ?is "w1 :i* is gradually c>ri$ on "h1 %all be br\ght to p]fection h]eaft]4 #b4 ,x may f>!r be obs]v$1 t sanctification z describ$ 9 ?is answ]1 may be consid]$ z includ+ 9 x sev]al o!r graces1 "s ( :i* h be5 already insi/$ on1 namely1 reg5]ation1 effectual call+1 & fai?2 & !re is ano!r grace connect$ ) x1 :i* w be p>ticul>ly insi/$ on "u ! next answ]1 namely1 rep5tance unto life2 all :i* graces are said to be wr\ght by ! p[]ful op]ation ( ! ,_s1 9 ^? :o 71 be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 *os5 to be holy4 ,reg5]ation is /yl$1 by "s1 initial sanctification1 z all graces take _! fir/ rise f ! pr9ciple :i* is !re9 implant$4 ,effectual call+1 or conv]sion1 is t :]eby we are br\ght into ! way ( hol9ess1 & int]nally dispos$ to walk !re94 ,fai? is t grace :]eby ?is "w is promot$1 z all holy actions proce$ f x1 z d]iv+ /r5g? f ,*ri/1 to p]=m !m4 ,& rep5tance is t :]eby ! "w ( sanctification discov]s itself1 9 ! s\l's abhorr+1 & fly+ f1 e ?+ t t5ds to defile x2 approves itself to ,god z "o1 :o is ( pur] eyes ?an to behold iniquity )\t ! greate/ dete/ation4 ,b inasmu* z ^! graces ei!r h be51 or w be p>ticul>ly insi/$ on1 9 _! prop] place1 we %all m especially consid] sanctification z a progressive "w1 :]eby x is di/+ui%$ f !m1 by :i* we daily consecrate1 or devote ourselves to ,god2 & our actions h all a t5d5cy to advance 8 glory2 &1 by ! ,_s1 we are enabl$ m & m to die unto s91 & to live unto righte\sness2 s t x is n b>ely "o s+le act ( grace1 b x conta9s 9 x ! :ole progress ( ! "w ( grace1 z gradually c>ri$ on till p]fect$ 9 glory3 ?is is :at we are to speak p>ticul>ly to4 ,&1 ,i4 ,x includes 9 x a cont9ual devot$ness to ,god4 ,z ! fir/ act ( fai? consi/s 9 a mak+ a surr5d] ( ourselves to ,*ri/1 dep5d+ on 8 assi/ance 9 beg9n+ ! "w ( ob$i5ce 9 ! ex]cise ( all ,*ri/ian graces2 s sanctification is ! cont9uance !re(4 ,:5 we are fir/ conv]t$1 we receive ,*ri/ ,jesus ! ,"l2 & 9 sanctification we walk 9 him1 & ex]cise a daily dep5d5ce on him 9 ! execution ( all 8 (fices2 make 8 ^w our rule1 & delight 9 x aft] ! inw>d man4 ,h[ difficult soev] ! duties are t he comm&s1 we take pleasure 9 ! p]=mance ( !m1 make religion our great bus9ess1 & 9 ord] !reunto conclude1 t e ?+ we receive f him is to be improv$ to 8 glory4 ,& z e duty is to be p]=m$ by fai?2 s :at has be5 be=e obs]v$ conc]n+ ! life ( fai?1 is to be consid]$ z an exp$i5t to promote ! "w ( sanctification4 ,,ii4 ,9 ! c>ry+ on ( ?is "w we are to endeav\r1 to our utmo/1 to f5ce aga9/ ! prevail+ p[] ( s91 by all ^? me?ods :i* are prescrib$ 9 ! gospel1 t s x may n h dom9ion ov] u2 ?is is g5]ally /yl$ ! "w ( mortification4 ,! apo/le speaks ( our old man be+ crucifi$ ) ,*ri/1 & ! body ( s9 de/roy$1 t h5ce=? we %\ld n s]ve s91 ,rom4 vi4 #f4 & ( our crucify+ ! fle% ) ! affections & lu/s1 & ( our mortify+ ! de$s ( ! body ?r\gh ! ,_s1 ,gal4 v4 #bd4 t is1 by 8 assi/ance & grace1 :i* is necess>y 9 ord] !reunto1 ,rom4 viii4 #ac4 ,?is is a v difficult "w1 especially consid]+ ! preval5cy ( corruption1 & ! multitude ( temptations t we are expos$ to2 ! subtilty & wat*fulness ( ,satan1 :o walks ab\t l a ro>+ lion1 seek+ :om he may dev\r2 ! trea*]y ( our own he>ts1 t are s prone to dep>t f ,god2 ! fickl5ess & in/ability ( our resolutions2 ! irregul>ity ( our affections1 & ! con/ant ef=ts made by corrupt nature1 to ga9 ! asc5dant ov] !m1 & turn !m aside f ,god3 ?is x does sometimes by pres5t+ ?+s 9 a false view1 call+ evil good1 & good evil2 repres5t+ "s ?+s z h>mless & n displeas+ to ,god1 t are mo/ p]nici\s & (f5sive1 endeav\r+ to lead u into mi/akes1 z to ! matt] ( s9 or duty1 & to p]suade u1 t ^? ?+s w issue well :i* are l to prove bitt]ness 9 ! end2 & attempt+ to impose ^u u1 z ?\gh we 7 9 a "r & safe way1 :51 at ! same "t1 we are walk+ contr>y to ,god1 & corrupt nature is ga9+ /r5g? !reby4 ,b ?is w be f>!r consid]$1 :5 we speak conc]n+ ! imp]fection ( sanctification 9 believ]s#fi4 ,n[ ?is r5d]s x necess>y = u to make use ( ^? me?ods :i* ,god has prescrib$ = ! mortification ( s92 & 9 ord] !reunto1 #a4 ,we mu/ endeav\r to ma9ta9 a con/ant s5se ( ! he9\s nature ( s91 z x is contr>y to ! hol9ess ( ,god1 a /a9 t _c be wa%$ away1 b by ! blood ( ,jesus1 ! highe/ in/ance ( +ratitude = all ! b5efits :i* we h receiv$1 a bitt] & an only evil1 ! abom9able ?+ t ,god hates2 x is n only to be consid]$ z condemn+1 b defil+1 t h]eby we may ma9ta9 a con/ant abhorr5ce ( x2 & t n only ( ^? s9s t expose u to scorn & reproa* 9 ! eye ( ! _w1 b e ?+ t is 9 itself s9ful1 z contr>y to ! law ( ,god4 #b4 ,we mu/ be wat*ful aga9/ ! break+s =? ( corrupt nature1 obs]ve ! frame & disposition ( our spirits1 & ! deceitfulness ( s91 :i* has a t5d5cy to h>d5 u1 & avoid all occasions (1 or inc5tives to x1 hat+ ev5 ! g>m5t spott$ by ! fle%1 ,jude1 v]4 #bc4 ab/a9+ f all appe>ance ( evil1 #b ,!ss4 v4 #bb4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t we are frequ5tly to exam9e ourselves ) respect to our behavi\r 9 e /ate ( life2 :e!r s9 be ga9+ or los+ gr\nd 9 u2 :e!r we make consci5ce ( p]=m+ e duty1 bo? p]sonal & relative8 :at guilt we contract by s9s ( omission1 or ! want ( t f]v5cy ( _s :i* has a t5d5cy to beget a =mal1 dead1 & /upid frame & temp] ( m9d1 & !reby h9d] ! progress ( ! "w ( sanctification8 b t :i* is ! pr9cipal1 if n ! only exp$i5t t w prove effectual = ! mortify+ ( s9 is1 our seek+ help aga9/ x f him :o is able to give u ! victory ov] x4 ,!re=e1 #c4 ,:atev] attempts we use aga9/ ! prevail+ p[] ( s91 9 ord] to ! mortify+ ( x1 ^! mu/ be p]=m$ by fai?2 seek+ & d]iv+ t help f ,*ri/1 :i* is necess>y 9 ord] !reunto4 ,& !re=e1 7#a47 ,z ! dom9ion ( s9 consi/s 9 its r5d]+ u guilty 9 ! sight ( ,god1 :]eby ! consci5ce is burd5$1 by reason ( ! dread t x has ( t puni%m5t :i* is due to u1 & ! condemn+ s5t5ce ( ! law1 :i* we are liable to2 & z its mortification1 9 ?is respect1 consi/s 9 our deliv]ance f t :i* makes u s uneasy1 no exp$i5t c be us$ to mortify x1 b our look+ by fai? to ,*ri/1 z a propitiation = s91 :]eby we are enabl$ to behold ! debt :i* we _h contract$1 cancell$1 ! indictm5t sup]s$$1 & ! condemn+ s5t5ce repeal$2 f :5ce ! s\l concludes1 t iniquity %all n be its ru94 ,?is is ! only me?od we are to take :5 oppress$ ) a s5se ( ! guilt ( s91 :i* is daily committ$ by u4 ,x 0 %ad[$ =? by ! ,israelites look+ to ! braz5 s]p5t1 a type ( ,*ri/ crucifi$1 :5 /ung ) fi]y s]p5ts1 :i* occasion$ exquisite pa91 & w\ld1 )\t ?is exp$i5t1 h br\ght imm$iate dea?3 ?us ! deadly w\nd ( s9 is heal$ by ! sov]eign balm ( ,*ri/'s blood1 appli$ by fai?2 & we1 by 8 hav+ fulfill$ ! law1 may be said to be dead to x1 z fre$ f ! curse !re(1 & all ! sad consequ5ces t w\ld ensue !reupon4 7#b47 ,z s9 is said to h dom9ion ov] u1 9 t all ! p[]s & faculties ( our s\ls are enslav$ by x1 :]eby1 z ! apo/le expresses x1 we are c>nal1 sold "u s91 ,rom4 vii4 #ad4 :5 we are weak & unable to p]=m :at is good1 & ! corruption ( nature is s pr$om9ant1 t we are1 z x 71 c>ri$ d[n ! /ream1 :i* we /rive aga9/1 b 9 va93 9 ?is respect s9 is to be mortifi$1 by a fiducial application to ,*ri/1 = help aga9/ x2 & h]e9 we are to consid] him z hav+ und]tak51 n only to deliv] f ! condemn+1 b ! prevail+ p[] ( s92 :i* is a "p ( ! "w t he is n[ engag$ 91 :]e9 he applies ! r$emption he pur*as$1 by ! p[]ful influ5ces ( ! ,holy ,_s1 & ! s\l seeks to him = !m4 ,z x is natural = u1 :5 we are 9 imm95t dang] ( pres5t ru91 or are assault$ by an enemy1 ^: sup]ior =ce we are n able to )/&1 to cry out to "s k9d fri5d1 = help2 or :5 we are 9 dang] ( dea?1 by "s disease :i* nature is ready to s9k "u1 to apply ourselves to ! physician = relief3 ?us ! s\l is to apply itself to ,*ri/ = /r5g? aga9/ ! prevail+ p[] ( indwell+ s91 & grace to make him m ?an a conqu]or ov] x2 & ,*ri/1 by 8 ,_s1 9 ?is respect1 enables u 7to use ! apo/le's words17 to mortify ! de$s ( body1 ,rom4 viii4 #ac4 ,&1 9 ord] h]eunto1 we take enc\ragem5t1 f ! promises ( ,god2 & ! connexion t !re is betwe5 ,*ri/'s hav+ made satisfaction = s91 & 8 deliv]+ ^? :o are r$eem$1 f ! p[] ( x1 z ! apo/le says1 ,s9 %all n h dom9ion ov] y2 = ye are n "u ! law1 t is1 "u ! condemn+ s5t5ce ( x1 b "u grace1 *ap4 vi4 #ad4 z hav+ an int]e/ 9 t grace :i* has engag$ to deliv] f s93 9 bo? ^! respects we consid] ,*ri/ n only z able1 b z hav+ und]tak5 to deliv] 8 p f all _! spiritual enemies1 to relieve !m 9 all _! /raits & exig5ces1 & to br+ !m (f safe & victori\s4 ,?is is ! me?od :i* we are to take to mortify s92 & x is a nev]-fail+ rem$y4 ,:at 0 be=e obs]v$1 "u ! =ego+ heads1 conc]n+ our endeav\r+ to see ! evil ( s91 & ex]cis+ t wat*fulness aga9/ ! occasions !re(1 are necess>y duties1 )\t :i* s9 w ga9 /r5g?3 nev]!less ! victory ov] x is pr9cipally ow+ to our d]iv+ righte\sness & /r5g?1 by fai?1 f ,*ri/2 :]eby he has ! glory ( a conqu]or ov] x1 & we h ! advantage ( receiv+ ?is privilege z apply+ ourselves to1 & rely+ on him = x4 ,hav+ consid]$ ! way 9 :i* s9 is to be mortifi$1 agreeably to ! gospel-rule2 we %all1 be=e we close ?is head1 take notice ( "s o!r me?ods :i* _m re/ 91 ?9k+ !reby to free !mselves f ! dom9ion ( s91 :i* w n answ] t end4 ,"s h no o!r notion ( s91 b z x discov]s itself 9 ^? gross enormities :i* are matt] ( public sc&al or reproa* 9 ! eye ( ! _w1 :o d n duly consid] ! spirituality ( ! law ( ,god2 su*-l s5tim5ts ( moral evil1 ! apo/le ,paul _h1 be=e 8 conv]sion1 z he says1 ,i 0 alive )\t ! law once1 *ap4 vii4 #i4 comp>$ ) #g4 & ,i _h n kn[n lu/1 except ! law _h said1 ?\ %alt n covet4 ,s9 did n appe> to be s91 v]4 #ac4 t is1 no?+ 0 ?\ght s9 by him1 b t :i* 0 op5ly sc&al\s1 & deem$ s by univ]sal cons5t2 & !re=e he says else:]e1 t t\*+ ! righte\sness :i* is 9 ! law1 he 0 blameless1 ,phil4 iii4 #f4 or1 z ,ephraim is repres5t$1 say+1 ,9 all my lab\r !y %all f9d none iniquity 9 me t 7 s91 ,hos4 xii4 #h4 ,^! p]sons ?9k !y %all come (f well1 if !y c say1 t !y are n guilty ( "s enorm\s crimes2 s t none c *>ge !m ) ^? op5 debau*]ies1 or o!r s9s1 t are n to be m5tion$ among ,*ri/ians2 or if1 ?r\gh any *ange 9 _! condition ( life1 or be+ deliv]$ f ^? temptations t gave occasion to !m2 or if !re natural temp] be less incl9$ to !m ?an be=e1 &1 z ! result h]e(1 !y ab/a9 f !m1 ?is !y call a mortify+ ( s92 ?\gh ! mo/ t c be said ( x is1 t s9 is only curb$1 conf9$1 & _! natural incl9ations to x abat$1 :ile x is f> f be+ dead4 ,o!rs1 :o w all[ t s9 is ( a f> l>g] ext5t1 & includes 9 x t :i* prevails 9 ! he>t1 z well z r5d]s itself visible 9 ! life1 or conta9s 9 x ! omission ( duties1 z well z ! actual commission ( kn[n s9s2 ^! (t5 take a prepo/]\s me?od to mortify x3 if !y are s5sible ( ! guilt t is contract$ h]eby1 !y use no o!r me?od to be dis*>g$ f x1 b by pret5d+ to make atonem5t1 ei!r by confess+ _! s9s1 us+ endeav\rs to ab/a9 f !m1 or by ! p]=mance ( "s duties ( religion1 by :i* !y ?9k to make ,god am5ds = ! injuries !y h (f]$ to him !reby3 b ?is is s f> f mortify+ s91 t x increases ! guilt !re(1 & causes x to take deep] root1 & aft]w>ds to break =? 9 a great] degree2 or else t5ds to /upify ! consci5ce1 aft] :i* !y g on 9 a way ( s91 ) c>nal security1 & )\t remorse4 ,o!rs ?9k1 t to mortify s91 is no?+ else b to subdue & keep "u _! passions1 at lea/1 to su* a degree t !y may n1 ?r\gh ! irregul>ity & impetu\s viol5ce !re(1 commit ^? s9s :i* !y _c b reflect ^u ) %ame1 :5 br\ght into a m calm & consid]ate temp] ( m9d2 &1 9 ord] !reunto1 !y subject !mselves to c]ta9 rules1 :i* ! light ( nature w sugge/1 & ! wis] ,hea!n h laid d[n to induce p]sons to lead a virtu\s life2 & !y argue ?us ) !mselves1 t x is bel[ ! dignity ( ! human nature1 = m5 to suff] _! passions to lead _! reason captive1 or to d t :i* betrays a want ( wisdom z well z temp]2 & if by ?is means ! exorbitancy ( _! passions is abat$1 & _m s9s1 :i* are occasion$ !reby1 prev5t$1 !y conclude _! lives to be unblemi%$1 & s9 subdu$2 :]eas ?is is no?+ else b re/ra9+ ! fury ( _! temp]1 or giv+ a *eck to "s s9s1 :ile s9 9 g5]al rema9s unmortifi$4 ,z to ! me?ods prescrib$ by "s ,popi% casui/s1 ( emaciat+1 or keep+ "u ! body by physic1 or a sp>+ diet1 & submitt+ to h>d p5ances1 n only to atone = pa/ s9s1 b prev5t !m = ! future1 ^! h n a t5d5cy to /rike at ! root ( s91 & !re=e are unju/ly call$ a mortify+ ( x4 ,= ?\gh an ab/emi\s regul> way ( liv+ be conducive to answ] "s valuable ends1 & )\t x m5 are l$ to ! commission ( _m s9s2 yet ?is is no exp$i5t to take away ! guilt !re(2 nei!r is ! enslav+1 captivat+1 & prevail+ p[] ( indwell+ s91 t discov]s itself 9 v>i\s %apes1 & att5ds e condition & circum/ance ( life1 suffici5tly subdu$ h]eby4 ,& ^? common me?ods t _m o!rs take1 :i* are ( a diff]5t nature1 namely1 :5 !y resolve1 ?\gh 9 _! own /r5g?1 to break (f _! s9s by rep5tance2 or1 if _! resolutions to lead a virtu\s life are weak1 & n mu* reg>d$ by !m1 endeav\r to /r5g!n !m1 ?is w n answ] _! end1 s9 w be too /rong = all _! resolutions1 & ! engagem5ts ) :i* !y b9d !mselves1 w be l ! cords ) :i* ,sampson 0 b\nd1 :i* 7 brok5 by him l ?reads4 ,if we rely on our own /r5g?1 h[ mu* soev] we may be resolv$ to ab/a9 f s9 at pres5t1 ,god w make u s5sible ( our weakness1 by leav+ u to ourselves2 & !n1 h[ mu* soev] we resolve to ab/a9 f s91 x w appe> t x is f> f be+ mortifi$1 or subdu$ by u4 ,!re=e we conclude1 t ?is _c be p]=m$1 b by go+ =? 9 ! "n & /r5g? ( ,*ri/1 :o is able to keep u f fall+2 or1 :5 fall51 to recov] u2 & ?is w be f\nd1 9 ! end1 to be ! be/ exp$i5t = ! promot+ ?is bran* ( our sanctification2 :i* leads u to consid]1 ,,iii4 ,t1 9 ! f>!r c>ry+ on ( ?is "w ( sanctification1 we are enabl$ to walk ) ,god1 or be=e him1 9 hol9ess & righte\sness4 ,we are fir/ made alive 9 reg5]ation1 & !n put =? liv+ actions1 :i* "s call vivification1 z di/+ui%$ f t "p ( sanctification1 :i* has be5 already consid]$1 namely1 mortification ( s94 ,?is is :at we may call lead+ an holy life1 :]eby we are to und]/& mu* m ?an _m d1 :o suppose1 t x consi/s only 9 ! p]=mance ( "s moral duties1 t conta9 ! ext]nal "p ( religion1 )\t :i* !re w\ld n be ! lea/ %ad[ ( hol9ess2 & 9 p]=m+ ^? duties :i* we owe to m5 9 ! v>i\s relations :i* we /& 9 to !m2 or1 at lea/1 9 keep+ ourselves cle> f ^? pollutions :i* are 9 ! _w ?r\gh lu/1 #b ,pet4 i4 #d4 ,! ,ph>isee1 9 ! gospel1 ?\ght himself an extraord9>y holy p]son1 because he 0 no extortion]1 nor unju/1 nor adult]]2 b fa/$1 paid ti!s1 & p]=m$ sev]al works ( *>ity2 & _m are great pret5d]s to x1 :o h no o!r ?an a =m ( godl9ess1 )\t ! p[] ( x1 or :o are m ?an ord9>ily dilig5t 9 _! att5dance on ! ord9ances ( ,god's appo9tm5t2 ?\gh !y are f> f do+ ?is 9 a "r way1 l ^? :om ! prophet speaks (1 :o are said to seek ,god daily1 & to delight to "k 8 ways1 z a nation t did righte\sness1 & =sook n ! ord9ance ( _! ,god2 ?\gh at ! same "t1 !y are said to fa/ = /rife & debate1 & to smite ) ! fi/ ( wick$ness1 ,isa4 lviii4 #b4 ,b1 t we may consid] sev]al o!r ?+s1 :i* are conta9$ 9 a p]son's lead+ an holy life1 let x be obs]v$1 #a4 ,t our natures mu/ be *ang$1 & !re=e sanctification always supposes & fl[s f reg5]ation3 !re mu/ be grace 9 ! he>t1 or else x c nev] discov] itself 9 ! life2 ! root mu/ be good1 or else ! tree _c br+ =? good fruit2 ! spr+ ( action mu/ be cleans$1 o!rwise ! actions !mselves w be impure4 ,"s p]sons1 :o are g5]ally /rang]s to ! int]nal "w ( grace1 are v apt to insi/ mu* on ! goodness ( _! he>ts1 & ?is is sometimes plead$ 9 excuse = ! badness ( _! lives2 :]eas !y nev] _h a due s5se ( ! plague & p]v]s5ess ( _! own he>ts4 ,good actions mu/ proce$ f a good pr9ciple1 o!rwise p]sons are 9 an unsanctifi$ /ate2 &1 z !y mu/ be con=mable to ! rule laid d[n 9 ! ^w ( ,god1 & p]=m$ 9 a "r mann]1 & to ! glory ( ,god z to ! end design$ !reby2 s !y mu/ be p]=m$ by fai?1 :]eby we dep5d on ,*ri/ = assi/ance & acceptance1 z be+ s5sible ( our con/ant "w & bus9ess1 :]eby we are said to walk ) ,god1 z well z live to him4 #b4 ,9 ord] to our lead+ an holy life1 we mu/ make use ( ^? motives & inducem5ts !reunto1 t are conta9$ 9 ! gospel2 & to enc\rage u h]e91 7#a47 ,we are to h 9 our view t p]fect patt]n ( hol9ess :i* ,*ri/ has giv5 u2 he has left u an example t we %\ld foll[ 8 /eps1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #ba4 ,:atev] we f9d 9 ! life ( ,*ri/1 prescrib$ = our imitation1 %\ld be improv$ to promote ! "w ( sanctification2 8 humility1 meekness1 pati5ce1 submission to ! div9e w1 8 zeal = ! glory ( ,god1 & ! good ( mank9d1 & 8 unfa9t+ p]sev]ance 9 pursu+ ! end = :i* he came into ! _w1 are all m5tion$1 9 scripture1 n b>ely t we %\ld yield an ass5t to ! acc\nt we h !re( 9 ! gospel hi/ory2 b t ! same m9d %\ld be 9 u1 :i* 0 also 9 him1 ,phil4 ii4 #e4 or1 z ! apo/le says1 ,he t sai? he abide? 9 him1 ought himself also to walk ev5 z he walk$1 #a ,john ii4 #f4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t we ought to set be=e u ! example ( o!rs1 & be foll[]s ( !m1 s f> z !y foll[$ him3 _! example1 inde$1 is z mu* inf]ior to ,*ri/'s z imp]fect hol9ess is to t :i* is p]fect2 b yet x is an enc\ragem5t to u1 t 9 foll[+ ! foot/eps ( ! flock1 we h _m bright examples ( ^?1 :o ?r\gh fai? & pati5ce1 inh]it ! promises4 7#b47 ,ano!r motive to hol9ess is ! love ( ,*ri/1 express$ 9 ! great "w ( our r$emption1 & 9 t c>e & compassion :i* he has ext5d$ t[>ds u 9 ! application !re(1 9 all ! me?ods he has us$ 9 ! beg9n+ & c>ry+ on ! "w ( grace1 9 :i* we may say1 hi!rto he ha? help$ u3 ?is ought to be improv$ s z to con/ra9 u1 #b ,cor4 v4 #ad4 z he has h]eby laid u "u ! highe/ obligation to live to him4 ,& z love to ,*ri/ is ! ma9 +r$i5t 9 sanctification2 s :5 by fai? we behold him z ! mo/ engag+ & desirable object1 ?is w af=d a con/ant inducem5t to hol9ess4 7#c47 ,ano!r motive h]eunto is our relation to ,god1 z 8 *ildr51 & our pr(ess$ subjection to him2 z we gave up ourselves to him1 :5 fir/ we believ$1 av\*$ him to be our ,god1 &1 s9ce !n1 h exp]i5c$ _m in/ances ( 8 condesc5d+ goodness & fai?fulness2 z he has be5 pleas$ to grant u "s degrees ( communion ) him1 ?r\gh ,*ri/2 & z he has giv5 u _m great & preci\s promises1 & 9 v>i\s in/ances1 made !m good to u2 & has res]v$ an inh]itance = all t are sanctifi$ 9 t bett] _w1 to :i* !y %all be br\ght at la/3 ?is %\ld induce u to lead a life ( hol9ess1 z ! apo/le says1 ,hav+ ^! promises1 let u cleanse ourselves f all fil?9ess ( ! fle% & _s1 p]fect+ hol9ess 9 ! fe> ( ,god1 *ap4 vii4 #a4 ,f :at has be5 said 9 expla9+ ! doctr9e ( sanctification1 we may inf]1 #a4 ,! diff]5ce t !re is betwe5 moral virtue1 s f> z x may be atta9$ by ! light ( nature1 & ! improvem5t ( human reason2 & t hol9ess ( he>t & life1 :i* conta9s 9 x all ,*ri/ian virtues1 & is insep>ably connect$ ) salvation4 ,all :o are conv]sant 9 ! writ+s ( "s ( ! ,hea!n morali/s w f9d a great _m ?+s t t5d to regulate ! conduct ( life2 & ^? precepts laid d[n1 :i*1 if foll[$1 c>ry 9 !m a great resemblance ( ! grace ( sanctification2 & h]e9 "s1 :o h be5 de/itute ( ! light ( ! gospel1 h v mu* excell$ _m :o be> ! ,*ri/ian "n3 :5 we f9d a lively repres5tation ( ! univ]sal corruption & deg5]acy ( human nature1 ! disord] & irregul>ity ( ! affections1 & man's natural prop5sity to vice1 rules laid d[n = ! atta9+ ( virtue1 by :i* means m5 are direct$ h[ to free !mselves f t slav]y :i* !y are "u to _! lu/s1 & advice giv5 to press aft] a resemblance & con=mity to ,god2 ?is c>ri$ 9 x a great %ew ( hol9ess4 ,a late writ]#gj has collect$ toge!r sev]al passages out ( _! writ+s1 ) a design to prove1 t ?\gh !y 7 de/itute ( gospel light1 yet !y might atta9 salvation2 inasmu* z !y use _m expressions t v mu* resemble ! grace ( sanctification3 z = in/ance1 :5 "o ( !m speak+ conc]n+ cont5tm5t 9 ! /ation ( life 9 :i* provid5ce _h fix$ him1 says1 8,a s]vant ( ,god %\ld n be solicit\s = ! morr[4 ,c any good man fe> t he %\ld want food8 ,do? ,god s neglect 8 s]vants1 & 8 witnesses1 z t !y %\ld be de/itute ( 8 c>e & provid5ce8 ,& he adds1 ,did ,i ev]1 ,"l1 accuse !e1 or compla9 ( ?y gov]nm5t8 ,0 ,i n always will+ to be sick :5 x 0 ?y pleasure t ,i %\ld be s8 ,did ,i ev]1 desire to be :at ?\ w\lde/ n h me to be8 ,am ,i n always ready to d :at ?\ comm&e/8 ,wilt ?\ h me to cont9ue "h1 ,i w freely d z ?\ wille/8 ,or1 w\lde/ ?\ h me dep>t h5ce1 ,i w freely d x at ?y comm&8 ,i h always _h my w subject to t ( ,god2 deal ) me accord+ to ?y pleasure2 ,i am always ( ! same m9d ) !e2 ,i refuse no?+ :i* ?\ art pleas$ to lay ^u me2 lead me :i!r ?\ wilt2 clo! me z ?\ please/2 ,i w be a magi/rate or private p]son2 cont9ue me 9 my c\ntry1 or 9 exile1 ,i w n only submit to1 b def5d ?y proce$+s 9 all ?+s40 ,we might also produce quotations out ( o!r writ+s :]eby x appe>s t "s ( ! hea!n excell$ _m ,*ri/ians 9 ! consi/5cy ( _! s5tim5ts ab\t religi\s matt]s1 ) ! div9e p]fections2 z :5 !y say1 ,:atev] end[m5t ( ! m9d has a t5d5cy to make a man truly great & excell5t2 ?is is ow+ to an int]nal div9e influ5ce4#ga ,o!rs1 speak+ ( ! natural prop5sity :i* !re is 9 man to vice1 h ma9ta9$1 t to f5ce aga9/ x1 !re is a necessity ( _! hav+ assi/ance f ,god1 9 ord] to _! lead+ a virtu\s life2 & t virtue is n atta9$ by in/ruction1 t is1 n only by t means1 b t x is f ,god2 & t ?is is to be s\ght = at 8 h&s1 by fai? & pray]3 mu* to ?is purpose may be se5 9 ! writ+s ( ,plato1 ,maximus ,tyrius1 ,hi]ocles1 & sev]al o!rs4#gb ,! pr9cipal use t ,i w\ld make h]e( is1 to obs]ve t ?is %\ld humble _m ,*ri/ians1 :o are f> f com+ up to ! ,hea!n 9 ! practice ( moral virtue4 ,&1 z = ! s5tim5ts ( ^? :o d5y ! necessity ( our hav+ ! div9e influ5ce 9 ord] to our p]=m+ ! duties :i* ,god requires ( u1 9 a "r mann]2 ^! fall v %ort ( :at ! light ( nature has sugge/$ to ^? :o h duly att5d$ to x1 ?\gh de/itute ( div9e revelation4 ,:5 ,i meet ) su* expressions1 & _m o!r div9e ?+s1 9 ! writ+s ( ,plato2 & :at he says ( ! conv]sation ( 8 ma/] ,socrates1 bo? 9 8 life & dea?3 ,i _c b apply 9 ?is case1 :at our ,savi\r says to ! scribe 9 ! gospel1 :o answ]$ him discreetly1 ,?\ art n f> f ! k+dom ( ,god1 ,m>k xii4 #cd4 ,^! ?+s1 x is true1 v mu* resemble ! grace ( sanctification2 yet 9 _m respects1 !y fall %ort ( x2 inasmu* z !y _h no acts ( fai?1 9 a ,m$iator1 :om !y 7 altoge!r /rang]s to1 z be+ de/itute ( div9e revelation4 ,x is n my design1 at pres5t1 to enquire1 :e!r !y _h any hope ( salvation8 ?is hav+ be5 consid]$ "u a =ego+ answ]#gc4 ,all t ,i %all "h obs]ve is1 t "s ( ! be/ ( !m 7 *>g$ ) notori\s crimes1 :i* a ,*ri/ian w\ld h>dly reckon consi/5t ) ! tru? ( grace2 z ,plato1 ) flatt]+ ( tyrants1 & too mu* indulg+ pride & luxury#gd2 ,socrates1 ) plead+ = =nication & ince/1 & practis+ sodomy1 if :at "s h report$ conc]n+ !m be true#ge4 ,b1 )\t lay+ any /ress on ! "* ( p>ticul> p]sons1 :o1 9 o!r respects1 h said & done _m excell5t ?+s2 x is evid5t1 t :atev] appe>ance ( hol9ess !re may be 9 ! writ+s or conv]sation ( ^? t are /rang]s to ,*ri/ & 8 gospel1 ?is falls %ort ( ! grace ( sanctification4#gf ,!re is a va/ diff]5ce betwe5 recomm5d+ or practis+ moral virtues1 z agreeable to ! nature ( man1 & ! dictates ( reason2 & a p]son's be+ l$ 9 t way ( hol9ess1 :i* our ,savi\r has prescrib$ 9 ! gospel4 ,?is takes its rise f a *ange ( nature1 wr\ght 9 reg5]ation1 is excit$ by gospel-motives1 enc\rag$ by ! promises !re(1 & proce$s f ! grace ( fai?1 )\t :i*1 all pret5sions to hol9ess are va9 & defective4 ,:at advances soev] ^! may h made 9 endeav\r+ to free !mselves f ! slav]y ( s91 !y h be5 v defici5t1 z to ! mortification !re(2 = be+ ignorant ( t great atonem5t :i* is made by ,*ri/1 z ! only exp$i5t to take away ! guilt ( s91 !y c\ld n1 by any me?od1 arrive to a consci5ce void ( (f5ce1 or any degree ( hope conc]n+ ! =giv5ess !re(1 & ! way ( acceptance 9 ! sight ( ,god3 & _! us+ endeav\rs to /op ! curr5t ( vice1 & to subdue _! inord9ate affections1 c\ld n be effectual to answ] t end1 inasmu* z !y 7 de/itute ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 :o af=ds 8 div9e assi/ance1 9 ord] !reunto1 9 no o!r way ?an :at is prescrib$ 9 ! gospel2 s t z )\t hol9ess no "o %all see ! ,"l1 ?is grace is to be expect$ 9 t way :i* ,god has prescrib$2 & e "o t is holy is made s by ! ,_s1 :o glorifies himself 9 r5d]+ m5 fruitful 9 e good "w1 be+ rais$ by him1 f ! dea? ( s91 to ! life ( fai? 9 ,*ri/2 :i* is a bless+ peculi> to ! gospel4 #b4 ,s9ce hol9ess is requir$ ( all p]sons1 z :at is absolutely necess>y to salvation1 & is also recomm5d$ z t :i* ,god works1 9 ^? 9 :om ! gospel is made effectual !reunto2 we may inf]1 t no gospel-doctr9e has ! lea/ t5d5cy to lead to lic5ti\sness4 ,! grace ( ,god may inde$ be abus$2 & m51 :o are /rang]s to x1 take occasion f ! ab\nd+ !re(1 to cont9ue 9 s91 z "s did 9 ! apo/le's days1 ,rom4 vi4 #a4 b ?is is n ! g5u9e t5d5cy ( ! gospel1 :i* is to lead m5 to hol9ess4 ,:atev] duties x engages to1 !y are all design$ to answ] ?is end2 & :atev] privileges are conta9$ !re91 !y are all ( !m inducem5ts !reunto3 are we deliv]$ out ( ! h&s ( our spiritual enemies8 x is1 t we %\ld s]ve him 9 hol9ess & righte\sness be=e him1 all ! days ( our lives1 ,luke i4 #gd1 #ge4 ,z = ! promises1 !y are an inducem5t to u1 z ! apo/le expresses x1 to cleanse ourselves f all fil?9ess ( ! fle% & _s1 p]fect+ hol9ess 9 ! fe> ( ,god1 #b ,cor4 vii4 #a4 & e ord9ance & provid5ce %\ld be improv$ by u1 to promote ! "w ( sanctification4 #c4 ,let u exam9e ourselves1 :e!r ?is "w be begun1 & ! grace ( ,god wr\ght 9 u1 9 tru?8 & if s1 :e!r x be increas+ or decl9+ 9 our s\ls8 #a/1 ,z to ! tru? ( grace1 let u take he$ t we d n ?9k t we are some?+ :5 we are no?+1 deceiv+ our own s\ls1 or re/ 9 a =m ( godl9ess1 :ile d5y+ ! p[] !re(1 or a "n to live1 :ile we are dead2 let u ?9k t x is n en\gh to ab/a9 f gross] enormities1 or engage 9 "s ext]nal duties ( religion1 ) wrong ends4 ,& if1 ^u enquiry into ourselves1 we f9d t we are de/itute ( a pr9ciple ( spiritual life & grace1 let u n ?9k1 t because we h escap$ "s ( ! pollutions t are 9 ! _w1 or d n run ) o!rs 9 all excess ( riot1 t !re=e we lead holy lives2 b r let u enquire1 ,:e!r ! life we live 9 ! fle%1 be by ! fai? ( ! ,son ( ,god1 "u ! influ5ce ( 8 ,_s1 ) great diffid5ce ( our own righte\sness & /r5g?1 & firm dep5d5ce ^u ,*ri/8 & z ! result h]e(1 :e!r we are f\nd 9 ! practice ( univ]sal hol9ess1 & hate & avoid all appe>ance ( evil1 us+ all ^? endeav\rs t are prescrib$ 9 ! gospel1 to glorify him 9 our spirits1 s\ls1 & bodies1 :i* are 88 #b;d1 ,if we h gr\nd to hope t ! "w ( sanctification is begun1 let u enquire1 :e!r x be advanc+ or decl9+8 ,:e!r we g f /r5g? to /r5g?1 or make improvem5ts 9 proportion to ! privileges we enjoy8 ,_m h reason to compla9 t x is n ) !m z 9 mon?s pa/2 t grace is langui%+1 ! frame ( _! spirits 9 holy duties /upid1 & !y de/itute ( t communion ) ,god1 :i* !y h once enjoy$2 su* ought to rememb] f :5ce !y are fall51 & rep5t1 & d _! fir/ works2 & beg ( ,god1 f :om alone our fruit is d]iv$1 t he w\ld revive ! "w1 & cause _! s\ls to fl\ri% 9 ! c\rts ( 8 h\se1 & to br+ =? mu* fruit unto hol9ess1 to ! glory ( 8 own "n1 & _! spiritual peace & com=t4 ,z = ^? :o are frequ5tly compla9+ (1 & bewail+ _! decl5sions 9 grace1 :o seem1 to o!rs1 to be mak+ a v consid]able progress !re92 let !m n give way to unbelief s f> z to d5y or set aside ! exp]i5ces :i* !y h _h ( ,god's pres5ce ) !m2 = sometimes grace gr[s1 ?\gh )\t our own obs]vation4 ,if !y are de/itute ( ! com=ts !re(1 or ! fruits ( righte\sness1 :i* are peace1 assurance & joy 9 ! ,holy ,gho/1 let !m consid]1 t ! "w ( sanctification1 9 ?is pres5t /ate1 is1 at be/1 b gr[+ up t[>ds t p]fection :i* is n yet arriv$ to4 ,if x does n spr+ up & fl\ri%1 z to ^? fruits & effects !re(1 :i* !y are press+ aft]1 b h n atta9$2 let !m bless ,god1 if grace is tak+ root d[nw>d1 & is att5d$ ) an humble s5se ( _! own weakness & imp]fection1 & an e>ne/ desire ( ^? spiritual bless+s :i* !y are lab\r+ aft]4 ,?is ought to af=d matt] ( ?ankfulness1 r ?an h a t5d5cy to weak5 _! h&s1 or induce !m to conclude t !y are 9 an unsanctifi$ /ate2 because ( ! _m h9drances & disc\ragem5ts :i* att5d _! progress 9 hol9ess4 ,footnote #fi3 ,see ,que/4 lxxviii4 ,footnote #gj3 ,see ,:itby's ,disc4 c4 page #eda1 9 :i* he quotes ,arrian1 z giv+ ! s5se ( ,epictetus1 ,lib4 #a4 cap4 #i4 ,lib4 #c4 cap4 #e1 #bd1 #bf1 #cf1 c4 ,footnote #ga3 ,vid4 ,cic4 de natura ,deorum1 ,lib4 #b4 ,nullus unquam vir magnus fuit1 s9e aliquo afflatu div9o4 ,footnote #gb3 ,see ,gale's c\rt ( ! ,g5tiles4 ,book #c4 *ap4 #a4 & *ap4 #aj4 & ,wits4 de ,occon4 ,fd4 #dfa-dfc4 ,footnote #gc3 ,see ,vol4 ,,ii4 page #dhi4 seq4 ,footnote #gd3 ,vid4 ,g4 ,j4 ,voss4 de ,hi/4 ,grc4 page #bb4 ,footnote #ge3 ,see ,gale's c\rt ( ! ,g5tiles1 ,"p ,,iii4 book #a1 *ap4 #a1 #b4 :i* le>n$ writ] hav+1 9 "s o!r p>ts ( t "w1 m5tion$ sev]al ?+s t 7 praise wor?y1 9 "s ( ! philosoph]s1 "h takes occasion to speak ( "s o!r ?+s1 :i* 7 great blemi%es 9 !m2 &1 9 o!r p>ts ( ?is elaborate "w1 proves t ^? :o liv$ 9 ! fir/ ages ( ! *ur*1 & 7 atta*$ to _! philosophy1 7 by ?is means1 z he supposes1 l$ aside f _m great & important tru?s ( ! gospel2 ( ?is numb] ,orig51 ,ju/9 ,m>tyr1 & sev]al o!rs4 ,& he fur!r supposes1 t :at _m ( !m advanc$ conc]n+ ! lib]ty ( man's w1 z to :at respects spiritual ?+s1 gave occasion to ! ,pelagians to propagate ^? doctr9es t 7 subv]sive ( ! grace ( ,god2 & t ! ,arian & ,samosat5an h]esies took _! rise f h5ce4 ,see ,"p ,,iii4 ,book #b4 *ap4 #a4 ,footnote #gf3 ,! natural k ( ,god & 8 goodness1 gives "s enc\ragem5t to guilty creatures to rep5t ( _! s9s1 & to return to ,god by a g5]al hope ( acceptance1 ?\gh !y _h no promise ( p>don+ grace4 ,& ?is 0 ! v pr9ciple ^u :i* "s ( ! bett] sort ( ! ,g5tiles set !mselves to practise virtue1 to wor%ip ,god1 & endeav\r to become l him4 ,i d n say1 t natural religion c give s9ful m5 a full & satisfy+ assurance ( p>don ^u _! rep5tance2 = ! deepe/ degrees ( p5it5ce _c oblige a pr9ce to =give ! crim9al3 b /ill ! ov]fl[+ goodness ( ,god1 8 pati5ce & long-suff]+1 not)/&+ _! s9s1 may evid5tly & ju/ly excite 9 _! he>ts "s hope ( =giv+ grace3 & ,i ?9k ! words ( my text _c int5d less ?an ?is1 t ,god has n left !m )\t witness1 :5 he gave !m ra9 f heav51 :5 he satisfi$ _! appetites ) food1 & fill$ _! he>ts ) gladness4 ,:at 0 x t ^! b5efits ( _! ,creator bore witness to8 ,0 x n t !re 0 goodness & m]cy to be f\nd ) him1 if !y w\ld return to _! duty1 & ab&on _! own ways ( idolatry & vice4 ,surely1 x c nev] be suppos$1 t ! apo/le "h means no m ?an to say1 t ! daily in/ances ( div9e b\nty 9 ! common com=ts ( life1 assur$ !m1 t ,god _h "s goodness 9 him1 & bless+s to be/[ on _! bodies2 b gave !m no hope ( 8 acceptance ( _! s\ls1 if !y %\ld return & rep5t nev] s s9c]ely4 ,! ,n9evites !mselves1 :5 ?reat5$ ) de/ruction1 rep5t$ 9 sackclo? & a%es2 =1 said !y1 ,:o c tell b ,god w turn & rep5t1 & turn away f 8 fi]ce ang]1 t we p]i% n8 ,nor 7 !y mi/ak5 9 _! hope1 = ,god saw _! works1 t !y turn$ f _! evil way1 & he rep5t$ ( ! evil t he _h ?reat5$1 ,jonah iii4 #e-aj4 ,& !re is yet a m express text to ?is purpose1 ,rom4 ii4 #d4 ,despise/ ?\ ! ri*es ( 8 goodness1 & =be>ance1 & long-suff]+1 n kn[+ t ! goodness ( ,god leade? !e to rep5tance8 ,& if ,god leads u to rep5tance1 by a s5se ( 8 goodness1 surely he gives hope t our rep5tance %all n be 9 va93 & ?\gh1 p]haps1 ,i c\ld n affirm x ) boldness1 & c]ta9ty by ! m]e light ( reason1 yet ,i may v5ture to decl>e1 ^u ! enc\ragem5t ( ^! scriptures1 t if !re %\ld be f\nd any s9n] 9 ! hea!n _w1 :o %\ld be ?us f> wr\ght ^u by a s5se ( ! goodness ( ,god1 z to be l$ s9c]ely to rep5t ( s91 & seek aft] m]cy1 ,god w\ld f9d a way to make a discov]y ( s mu* ( ! gospel1 z 0 necess>y = him to "k1 r ?an su* a p5it5t s9n] %\ld be left "u condemnation1 or t a guilty creature %\ld g on to et]nal dea? 9 ! way ( rep5tance4 ,cornelius ! ,c5turion1 :o fe>$ ,god1 :o pray$ to him daily1 & wr\ght righte\sness1 accord+ to ! light ( 8 consci5ce1 _h bo? an angel & an apo/le s5t to him1 t he might receive m complete in/ruction 9 ! matt]s ( 8 salvation4 ,acts x4 #a-f4 & f #cj-ce48 ,dr4 ,watts4 ,que/4 ,,lxxvi4 ,,que/4 ,,lxxvi4 ,:at is rep5tance unto life8 ,,answ4 ,rep5tance unto life1 is a sav+ grace1 wr\ght 9 ! he>t ( a s9n]1 by ! ,_s & ^w ( ,god2 :]eby1 out ( ! sight & s5se1 n only ( ! dang]1 b also ( ! fil? & odi\sness ( 8 s9s1 & ^u ! appreh5sion ( ,god's m]cy 9 ,*ri/1 to su* z are p5it5t1 he s grieves =1 & hates 8 s9s1 z t he turns f !m all to ,god1 purpos+ & endeav\r+1 con/antly to walk ) him 9 all ! ways ( new ob$i5ce4 ,9 speak+ to ?is answ] we %all consid] ! subject ( rep5tance1 viz4 a s9ful fall5 creature2 & t1 ?\gh ?is be 8 condition1 yet he is naturally av]se to ! ex]cise !re(1 till ,god is pleas$ to br+ him to x2 :i* w lead u to consid]1 h[ ! ,_s ( ,god does ?is2 & :at are ! v>i\s acts & effects !re(4#bbb #a4 ,conc]n+ ! subjects ( rep5tance4 ,no "o c be said to rep5t b a s9n]2 & !re=e1 :atev] o!r graces might be ex]cis$ by man 9 a /ate ( innoc5cy1 or %all be ex]cis$ by him1 :5 br\ght to a /ate ( p]fection2 yet !re _c1 prop]ly speak+1 be any room = rep5tance3 "s1 inde$1 h qu]i$ :e!r !re %all be rep5tance 9 heav52 b x may easily be det]m9$1 t ?\gh t hatr$ ( s9 9 g5]al1 & opposition to x1 :i* is conta9$ 9 true rep5tance1 be n inconsi/5t ) a /ate ( p]fect bless$ness1 z x is insep>ably connect$ ) p]fection ( hol9ess2 yet a s5se ( s91 :i* is afflictive1 & is att5d$ ) grief & sorr[ ( he>t1 = ! guilt & consequ5ces !re(1 is altoge!r inconsi/5t ) a /ate ( p]fection2 & ^! are "s +r$i5ts 9 t rep5tance :i* comes "u our pres5t consid]ation4 ,!re=e we mu/ conclude1 t ! subject ( rep5tance is a s9n]3 b1 ,,ii4 ,?\gh all s9n]s contract guilt1 expose !mselves to mis]y1 & w soon] or lat] be fill$ ) di/ress & sorr[ = :at !y h done aga9/ ,god2 yet _m h no s5se !re( at pres5t1 nor rep5tance1 or remorse = x4 ,^! are describ$ z pa/ feel+1 ,eph4 iv4 #ai4 & h>d5$ ?r\gh ! deceitfulness ( s91 ,heb4 iii4 #ac4 z ob/9ate1 & hav+ _! neck z an iron s9ew1 & _! br[ z brass1 ,isa4 xlviii4 #d4 ,& !re are sev]al me?ods :i* !y take to w>d (f ! =ce ( convictions4 ,sometimes !y are /upid1 & h>dly give !mselves ! lib]ty to consid] ! diff]5ce t !re is betwe5 moral good & evil1 or ! natural obligation we are "u to pursue ! "o1 & avoid ! o!r4 ,!y consid] n ! all-see+ eye ( ,god1 t obs]ves all _! actions1 nor ! p[] ( 8 ang]1 :o w take v5geance on imp5it5t s9n]s2 reg>d n ! v>i\s aggravations ( s91 nor consid] t ,god w1 = ^? ?+s1 br+ !m to judgm5t4 ,s t imp5it5cy is g5]ally att5d$ ) presumption2 :]eby ! p]son concludes1 ?\gh )\t gr\nd1 t x %all g well ) him 9 ! end2 su* an "o is repres5t$1 z bless+ himself 9 8 he>t1 say+1 ,i %all h peace1 ?\gh ,i walk 9 ! imag9ation2 or1 z x is 9 ! m>g91 9 ! /ubbornness ( m9e he>t1 to add drunk5ness to ?ir/1 ,deut4 xxix4 #ai4 ,or if1 on ! o!r h&1 he _c b conclude1 t ) ,god is t]rible maje/y1 t he is a consum+ fire1 & t none ev] h>d5$ !mselves aga9/ him1 & prosp]$1 & if he does n fall d[n be=e him ) humble confession ( s91 & rep5tance = x1 he w c]ta9ly be brok5 ) 8 rod ( iron1 & da%$ 9 pieces1 l ! pott]'s vessel1 brok5 ) a tempe/1 & utt]ly de/roy$1 :5 8 wra? is k9dl$2 !n he resolves1 t "s "t or o!r he w rep5t1 b /ill delays & puts x (f = a m conv5i5t season1 & ?\gh ,god gives him space to d x1 rep5te? n1 ,rev4 ii4 #ba4 ,?us he goes on 9 ! greatness ( 8 way1 till ,god prev5ts him ) ! bless+s ( 8 goodness1 & br+s him to rep5tance4 ,& ?is leads u to consid]1 ,,iii4 ,t rep5tance is ,god's "w2 or1 z x is obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 wr\ght by ! ,_s ( ,god3 :e!r we consid] x z a common or sav+ grace1 x is ! ,_s t conv9ces or reproves ! _w ( s94 ,if x be ( ! same k9d ) t :i* ,ph>aoh1 ,ahab1 or ,judas _h2 x is a dread ( ,god's judgm5ts1 & 8 wra? break+ 9 ^u consci5ce1 :5 he reproves = s91 & sets x 9 ord] be=e _! eyes1 t excites x4 ,if !y are t\*$ ) a s5se ( guilt1 & h]eby1 = ! pres5t1 /opp$1 or oblig$ to make a retreat1 & desi/ f pursu+ _! =m] me?ods1 x is ,god1 9 ! c\rse ( 8 provid5ce1 t gives a *eck to !m4 ,b ?is comes %ort ( t rep5tance :i* is said to be unto life2 or :i* is /yl$ a sav+ grace1 :i* is wr\ght by ! ,_s ( ,god1 z ! beg9n+ ( t sav+ "w1 :i* is a bran* ( sanctification1 & %all end 9 compleat salvation4 ,?is is expressly /yl$ 9 scripture1 rep5tance unto life1 ,acts xi4 #ah4 inasmu* z e "o1 :o is fav\r$ ) x1 %all obta9 et]nal life2 & x is connect$ ) conv]sion & remission ( s9s1 :i* w c]ta9ly end 9 et]nal salvation4 ,?us x is said1 ,rep5t & be conv]t$1 t y\r s9s may be blott$ out1 :5 ! times ( refre%+ %all come f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 *ap4 iii4 #i4 & = ?is reason x is call$ a sav+ grace1 or a grace t accompanies salvation1 :]eby x is di/+ui%$ f t rep5tance :i* "s h1 :o yet rema9 9 a /ate ( unreg5]acy4 ,& x is call$1 ,rep5tance to salvation1 n to be rep5t$ (1 #b ,cor4 vii4 #aj4 t is1 x %all issue well2 & he %all1 9 ! end1 h reason to bless ,god1 & rejoice 9 8 grace1 t has made him p>tak] ( x1 :o ?us rep5ts4 ,,iv4 ,we %all n[ consid] ! in/rum5t or means :]eby ! ,_s works ?is grace4#gg ,?us x is said to be wr\ght 9 ! he>t ( a s9n]1 by ! ^w ( ,god1 z all o!r graces are1 except reg5]ation1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$3 we mu/ fir/ suppose ! pr9ciple ( grace implant$1 & ! ^w pres5t+ motives1 & argum5ts lead+ to rep5tance2 & !n ! und]/&+ is enlight5$ & dispos$ to receive :at is !re9 imp>t$4 ,! ^w calls s9n]s to rep5tance1 ,matt4 ix4 #ac4 & !re=e1 :5 ?is grace is wr\ght1 we are n only turn$ by ! p[] ( ,god1 b in/ruct$1 ,j]4 xxxi4 #ai4 by ! ,_s's sett+ home :at is conta9$ !re9 :]eby we are l$ into ! k ( ^? ?+s :i* are necess>y to rep5tance4 ,z1 #a4 ,we h 9 ! ^w a display ( ! hol9ess ( ! div9e nature & law1 & our obligation 9 con=mity !reunto1 to ! ex]cise ( hol9ess 9 he>t & life1 z ,god says1 ,be ye holy1 = ,i am holy1 ,lev4 xi4 #dd4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t x conta9s a display ( ! hol9ess ( ,god 9 8 ?reat5+s1 :i* he has d5\nc$ aga9/ e transgression & disob$i5ce1 :i* %all receive a j recomp5ce ( rew>d2 & 9 all ! in/ances ( 8 puni%+ s9 9 ^? :o h expos$ !mselves !reunto1 t h]eby he might det] m5 f x1 & lead !m to rep5tance3 ?us ! apo/le speaks ( ! law ( ,god z holy1 & ! comm&m5t holy1 j1 & good1 ,rom4 vii4 #ab1 #ac4 & ( its lead+ him into ! k ( s91 by :i* means x appe>$ to be s91 t is1 opposite to an holy ,god1 &1 z he expresses x1 became exce$+ s9ful4 #b4 ,h]eby p]sons are l$ into !mselves2 & by comp>+ _! he>ts & lives ) ! ^w ( ,god1 are enabl$ to see _! own vil5ess & want ( con=mity to ! rule :i* he has giv5 !m1 ! deceitfulness & desp]ate wick$ness !re(1 & :at occasion !re is to abhor !mselves1 & rep5t 9 du/ & a%es2 ?us ! apo/le1 9 ! place b n[ m5tion$1 speaks ( himself z once alive )\t ! law2 b :5 ! comm&m5t came1 s9 reviv$ & he di$1 & concludes himself to be c>nal1 sold "u s91 ,rom4 vii4 #i1 #ad4 ,?is is a necess>y means lead+ to rep5tance4 ,& we may f>!r add1 t ,god n only makes use ( ! ^w1 b ( 8 provid5ces to answ] ?is end2 !re=e he speaks ( a s9n+ p1 :5 c>ri$ away captive into ! l& ( ! enemy1 z be?9k+ !mselves1 & aft]w>ds rep5t+ & mak+ supplication to him !re91 #a ,k+s viii4 #df1 #dg4 ,& we read ( sickness & bodily diseases z orda9$ by ,god1 to br+ p]sons to rep5tance2 ?us ,elihu speaks ( a p]son's be+ *a/5$ ) pa9 ^u 8 b$1 & ! multitude ( 8 bones ) /rong pa92 8 s\l draw+ nigh to ! grave1 & 8 life to ! de/roy]s1 ,job xxxiii4 #ai1 #bg4 & !n repres5ts ! p]son ?us *a/5$1 & aft]w>ds recov]$ f 8 sickness1 z ackn[l$g+ himself to h s9n$1 & p]v]t$ t :i* is "r1 & t x pr(it$ him n4 ,& ! apo/le speaks ( ! goodness ( ,god 9 ! v>i\s disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce1 z lead+ to rep5tance1 ,rom4 ii4 #d4 ,b ^! disp5sations are always to be consid]$ 9 conjunction ) ! ^w1 & z impress$ on ! consci5ce ( m5 by ! ,_s1 9 ord] to _! atta9+ ?is desirable end4 ,b t we may insi/ on ?is matt] m p>ticul>ly1 we mu/ take an e/imate ( rep5tance1 ei!r z x is a common or special grace2 9 bo? ^! respects x is f ! ,_s1 & wr\ght by ! in/rum5tality ( ! ^w1 appli$ to ! consci5ces ( m52 b !re is a va/ diff]5ce betwe5 ! "o & ! o!r 9 ! application ( ! ^w1 z well z 9 ! effects & consequ5ces !re(4 7#a47 ,9 !m :o are br\ght "u convictions1 b n made p>tak]s ( ! sav+ grace ( rep5tance2 ! ,holy ,_s awak5s1 & fills !m ) ! t]rors ( ,god1 & ! dread ( 8 v5geance1 by ! law1 by :i* is ! k ( s91 & all ! _w becomes guilty be=e ,god1 ,rom4 iii4 #bj4 comp>$ ) #ai4 ,^! are :at we call legal convictions2 :]eby ! w\nd is op5$1 b no heal+ m$ic9e appli$3 ! s9n] appreh5ds himself "u a s5t5ce ( condemnation1 b at ! same "t _c apply any promise :i* may af=d hope & relief to him2 groans "u 8 burd51 & kn[s n :]e to f9d ease or com=t1 & dreads ! consequ5ce !re(1 z t :i* w\ld s9k him into hell2 ,god appe>s to him z a consum+ fire1 8 arr[s /ick fa/ 9 8 s\l1 ! poison :]e( dr9ke? up 8 spirits2 if he endeav\rs to %ake (f 8 fe>s1 & to relieve himself aga9/ 8 despair+ ?\ghts1 he is not)/&+1 describ$1 z be+ l ! tr\bl$ sea1 :5 x _c re/1 :i* ca/s =? mire & dirt1 ,isa4 lvii4 #bj4 ,?is is a mo/ afflictive case2 conc]n+ :i* x is said1 t ?\gh ! _s ( a man w su/a9 8 infirmity2 yet a w\nd$ _s :o c be>8 ,prov4 xviii4 #ad4 ,?us x is ) "s :5 conv9c$ ( s9 by ! law3 b !re are o!rs :o endeav\r to quiet _! consci5ces by us+ indirect me?ods1 ?9k+ to make atonem5t = x1 & by "s in/ances ( ext]nal re=mation1 to make ,god am5ds1 & !reby procure 8 fav\r1 b to no purpose2 = s9 tak+ occasion1 by ! comm&m5t1 works 9 !m all mann] ( concupisc5ce1 ,rom4 vii4 #h4 ,& if !y gr[ /upid1 :i* is (t5times ! consequ5ce h]e(1 _! s5se ( s9 is entirely lo/1 & _! rep5tance ends 9 presumption1 & a great degree ( boldness 9 ! commission ( all mann] ( wick$ness4 7#b47 ,we %all n[ consid] h[ ! ,_s works rep5tance unto life1 :i* is pr9cipally insi/$ on 9 ?is answ]4 ,?is is said to be done by ! ^w ( ,god2 n by ! law )\t ! gospel1 b by !m bo?1 9 :i* "o is made subs]vi5t to ! o!r4 ,! law %ews ! s\l its s91 & ! gospel directs him :]e he may f9d a rem$y2 "o w\nds & ! o!r heals2 ! law ent]s1 z ! apo/le expresses x1 t ! (f5ce might ab\nd1 ,rom4 v4 #bj4 b ! gospel %ews him h[ grace does mu* m ab\nd1 & :]e he may obta9 =giv5ess1 by :i* means he is kept f s9k+ "u t weight ( guilt t lies on 8 consci5ce4 ,& x leads him to hate & ab/a9 f s91 f ^? motives t are truly excell5t2 = :i* reason x is call$ evangelical rep5tance4 ,n[ t we may bett] und]/& ! nature !re(1 we %all consid]2 h[ x diff]s f t :i* we be=e describ$1 :i* arises only f t conviction ( s91 :i* is by ! law1 :i* a p]son may h1 :o is de/itute ( ?is grace ( rep5tance1 :i* we are speak+ (4 ,rep5tance1 ( :at k9d soev] x be1 conta9s 9 x a s5se ( s93 b if x be su* a s5se ( s91 t ! unreg5]ate p]son may h1 ?is includes little m 9 x ?an a s5se ( ! dang] & mis]y :i* he has expos$ himself to by s9s committ$4 ,! pr9cipal motives lead+ h]eunto1 are ! ?reat5+s :i* ! law ( ,god d5\nces aga9/ ^? t violate x4 ,de/ruction f ,god is a t]ror to him2 if ?is 7 n ! consequ5ce ( s91 he w\ld be s f> f rep5t+ ( x1 t x w\ld be ! object ( 8 *ief delight4 ,& t guilt1 :i* he *>ges himself )1 is pr9cipally su*1 z arises f ! commission ( ! mo/ notori\s crimes1 :i* expose him to ! greate/ degree ( puni%m5t3 :]eas1 rep5tance unto life br+s a s\l "u a s5se ( ! guilt ( s91 z x is contr>y to ! holy nature & law ( ,god1 :i* ! lea/1 z well z ! greate/ s9s1 are oppos$ to1 & conta9 a violation (4 ,& !re=e he *>ges himself1 n only ) op5 s9s1 :i* are dete/able 9 ! eyes ( m52 b secret s9s1 :i* o!rs h little or no s5se (2 s9s ( omission1 z well z s9s ( commission2 & he is p>ticul>ly affect$ ) ! s9 ( unbelief1 inasmu* z x conta9s a contempt ( ,*ri/1 & ! grace ( ! gospel4 ,& he is n only s5sible ( ^? s9s :i* break =? 9 8 life2 b t prop5sity ( nature1 :]eby he is incl9$ to rebel aga9/ ,god2 s t ?is s5se ( guilt1 9 "s respects1 diff]s f t :i* !y are br\ght "u1 :o are de/itute ( sav+ rep5tance4 ,b t 9 :i* !y m especially diff] is1 9 t sav+ rep5tance conta9s 9 x a s5se ( ! fil?1 & odi\s nature ( s91 & s consid]s x z defil+1 or contr>y to ! hol9ess ( ,god1 & r5d]+ ! s\l wor?y to be abhorr$ by him2 s t z ! s5se ( guilt excites fe>1 & a dread ( ! wra? ( ,god1 ?is fills him ) %ame1 confusion ( face1 & self-abhorr5ce1 :i* is insep>ably connect$ ) ! grace ( rep5tance2 accord+ly ^! are jo9$ toge!r1 z ,job says1 ,i abhor myself1 & rep5t 9 du/ & a%es1 ,job xlii4 #f4 or1 z :5 ,god promises t he w\ld be/[ ?is grace on 8 p1 he says1 ,!n %all ye rememb] y\r own evil ways1 & y\r do+s1 t 7 n good1 & %all loa! y\rselves 9 y\r own sight1 = y\r iniquities1 & = y\r abom9ations1 ,ezek4 xxxvi4 #ca4 ,z be=e ?is !y set too high a value ^u !mselves1 & 7 ready to palliate & excuse _! crimes1 or insi/ on _! innoc5ce1 ?\gh _! iniquity 0 writt5 9 legible *>act]s1 z ) a p5 ( iron1 & ! po9t ( a diamond1 & to say ) ,ephraim1 ,9 all my lab\r !y %all f9d none iniquity 9 me t 7 s91 ,hos4 xii4 #h4 or1 z ! prophet ,j]emiah says1 conc]n+ a rebelli\s p1 t ?\gh 9 _! skirts 7 f\nd ! blood ( ! s\ls ( ! poor innoc5ts2 yet !y _h ! front to say1 ,because ,i am innoc5t1 surely 8 ang] %all turn f me1 ,j]4 ii4 #cd1 #ce4 ,not)/&+1 :5 ,god br+s !m to rep5tance1 & heals _! backslid+s2 !y express !mselves 9 a v diff]5t way2 ,we lie d[n 9 our %ame1 & our confusion cov]s u2 = we h s9n$ aga9/ ! ,"l our ,god1 *ap4 iii4 #be4 ,n[ ?is is su* an +r$i5t 9 true rep5tance1 :i* is n to be f\nd 9 t :i* falls %ort ( x3 ! s9n] is afraid ( puni%m5t inde$1 or1 x may be1 he may be fill$ ) %ame1 because ( ! reproa* :i* att5ds 8 vile & notori\s crimes 9 ! eyes ( ! _w2 yet he is n a%am$1 or conf\nd$1 z consid]+ h[ vile he has r5d]$ himself h]eby1 9 ! eye ( an holy ,god4 ,!re is ano!r ?+ :i* is f>!r obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 :i* is an +r$i5t 9 rep5tance unto life1 9 :i* respect x is connect$ ) fai?1 inasmu* z he appreh5ds ! m]cy ( ,god 9 ,*ri/ to su* z are p5it5t2 & ?is effectually secures him f t despair :i* sometimes att5ds a legal rep5tance1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 z well z af=ds him relief aga9/ ! s5se ( guilt ) :i* ?is grace is att5d$4 ,! diff]5ce betwe5 legal & evangelical rep5tance1 does n s mu* consi/ 9 t "o repres5ts s91 z m aggravat$2 nor does x induce him t ?us rep5ts1 to ?9k himself a great] s9n] ?an ! o!r2 = ! true p5it5t is ready to confess himself ! *ief ( s9n]s4 ,he is f> f ext5uat+ 8 s91 be+ ready1 on all occasions1 to *>ge himself ) m guilt ?an o!rs are g5]ally s5sible (3 b t :i* he dep5ds ^u z 8 only com=t & support is ! m]cy ( ,god 9 ,*ri/1 or ! consid]ation t !re is =giv5ess ) him1 t he may be fe>$2 ?is is t :i* af=ds ! pr9cipal motive & enc\ragem5t to rep5tance1 & has a t5d5cy to excite ! v>i\s acts !re(2 :i* leads u to consid]1 ,v4 ,:at are ! v>i\s acts ( ?is rep5tance unto life2 or :at are ! fruits & effects produc$ !reby4 #a4 ,! s\l is fill$ ) hatr$ ( s94 ,:5 he looks back on 8 pa/ life1 he bewails :at _c n[ be avoid$2 *>ges himself ) folly & madness1 & wi%es 7?\gh ?is be to no purpose7 t he _h done _m ?+s :i* he has omitt$1 & avoid$ ^? s9s1 toge!r ) ! occasions !re(1 :i* he has committ$1 ! guilt :]e( lies ) great weight ^u him4 ,h[ glad w\ld he be if lo/ seasons & opportunities ( grace might be recall$1 & ! tal5ts1 t 7 once put into 8 h&1 ?\gh misimprov$1 rega9$6 ,b all ^! wi%es are 9 va94 ,h[ev]1 ^! are ! aft]-?\ghts :i* w arise 9 ! m9ds ( ^? :o are br\ght "u a s5se ( s94 ,s9 w\nds ! s\l2 ! ,_s ( ,god1 :5 conv9c+ !re(1 op5s ! w\nd1 & causes a p]son to feel ! sm>t ( x1 & gives him to "k1 t x is an evil ?+1 & bitt]1 t he has =sak5 ! ,"l 8 ,god1 ,j]4 ii4 #ai4 ,?is sometimes depresses ! spirits1 & causes him to walk s(tly1 to set alone & keep sil5ce1 ,lam4 iii4 #bh4 be+ fill$ ) t uneas9ess :i* is v afflictive to him4 ,at o!r times x gives v5t to itself 9 te>s1 z ! ,psalmi/ expresses x1 ,i am we>y ) my groan+1 all ! night make ,i my b$ to swim2 ,i wat] my c\* ) my te>s1 ,psal4 vi4 #f4 ,9 ?is case ! only ?+ t gives him relief or com=t is1 t ! guilt ( s9 is remov$ by ! blood ( ,*ri/1 :i* t5ds to quiet 8 _s1 :i* w\ld o!rwise be swall[$ up ) ov]mu* sorr[4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t s9 is always ! object ( 8 dete/ation1 ev5 :5 !re is an abatem5t ( t grief1 :i*1 by ! div9e supports & com=ts he is f5c$ aga9/3 he hates s91 n b>ely because ( ! sad consequ5ces !re(1 b z x is 9 itself ! object ( abhorr5ce2 & !re=e 8 he>t is set aga9/ all s91 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,i hate e false way1 ,psal4 cxix4 #ajd4 ,?is hatr$ discov]s itself by putt+ him ^u fly+ f x1 toge!r ) all ! occasions !re(1 or inc5tives to x4 ,he n only ab/a9s f ^? s9s :i* !y :o h little m ?an ! rema9s ( moral virtue are a%am$ (1 & afraid to commit1 b hates e ?+ t has 9 x ! appe>ance ( s91 & ?is hatr$ is irreconcileable4 ,z =giv5ess does n make s9 less odi\s 9 its own nature1 s ! exp]i5ce t he has ( ! grace ( ,god h]e91 or :atev] measures ( peace he enjoys1 :]eby 8 grief & sorr[ is assuag$1 yet /ill 8 hatr$ ( x n only rema9s1 b increases3 &1 z ! consequ5ce h]e(1 #b4 ,he turns f s9 unto ,god2 he fir/ hates s91 & !n flies f x1 z see+ x to be ! spr+ ( all 8 grief & fe>s1 t :i* sep>ates betwe5 him & 8 ,god4 ,?us ,ephraim1 :5 br\ght to rep5tance1 is repres5t$ z say+1 ,:at h ,i to d any m ) idols1 ,hos4 xiv4 #h4 reflect+ on 8 pa/ conduct1 :5 addict$ to !m1 ) a k9d ( indignation2 s ! true p5it5t1 :o has hi!rto be5 walk+ 9 ^? pa?s t lead to dea? & de/ruction1 n[ enquires aft] ! way ( hol9ess1 & ! pa?s ( peace2 z he has hi!rto walk$ contr>y to ,god1 n[ he desires to walk ) him2 & hav+ we>i$ himself 9 ! greatness ( 8 way1 & see+ no fruit 9 ^? ?+s :]e( he is n[ a%am$2 & be+ br\ght into ! utmo/ /raits1 he det]m9es to return to 8 ,god & ,fa!r4 ,& 9 do+ ?is he purposes & endeav\rs to walk ) him 9 all ! ways ( new ob$i5ce1 z ! apo/le exhorts ^? :o _h receiv$ good by 8 m9i/ry1 t ) purpose ( he>t !y w\ld cleave unto ! ,"l1 ,acts xi4 #bc4 ,?is purpose is n l ^? ha/y resolutions :i* unconv]t$ s9n]s make :5 ,god is h$g+ up _! way ) ?orns1 & !y are "u ! mo/ di/ress+ appreh5sions ( 8 wra?4 ,!n !y say z ! p did to ,jo%ua1 ,we w s]ve ! ,"l1 ,jo%4 xxiv4 #bb4 ?\gh !y are n s5sible h[ difficult x is to fulfil ! engagem5ts :i* !y lay !mselves "u1 nor ( ! deceitfulness ( _! own he>ts1 & ! ne$ !y /& 9 ( grace f ,god1 to enable !m s to d4 ,?is purpose to walk ) ,god1 does n s mu* respect :at a p]son w d h]eaft]2 b x conta9s a resolution :i* is imm$iately put 9 execution1 & s is oppos$ to 8 =m] ob/9acy1 :5 det]m9+ to g on 9 ! way ( 8 own he>t4 ,?us ! prodigal son1 9 ! p>able1 no soon] resolv$ t he w\ld arise & g to 8 ,fa!r1 ,luke xv4 #ah1 comp>$ ) #bj4 b he arose & w5t4 ,true rep5tance is always att5d$ ) endeav\rs aft] new ob$i5ce1 s t a p]son lays aside t slo? & indol5ce :i* 0 inconsi/5t ) 8 sett+ a due value on1 or improv+ ! means ( grace2 &1 z ! result h]e(1 he n[ ex]ts himself1 ) all 8 might1 9 pursu+ aft] ^? ?+s1 :]eby he may approve himself ,god's fai?ful s]vant2 & h]eby he discov]s ! s9c]ity ( 8 rep5tance2 :i* he does1 or r is enabl$ to d1 by t grace1 :i* at fir/ began1 & !n c>ries on ?is "w 9 ! s\l1 :]eby he has 8 fruit unto hol9ess1 & ! end !re( ev]la/+ life1 ,rom4 vi4 #bb4 ,f :at has be5 said conc]n+ rep5tance1 we may inf]1 7#a47 ,t s9ce x is a grace t accompanies salvation1 & consequ5tly is absolutely necess>y !reunto1 x is an in/ance ( unw>rantable & bold presumption1 = imp5it5t s9n]s to expect1 t !y %all be made p>tak]s ( ! b5efits :i* ,*ri/ has pur*as$1 :ile !y cont9ue 9 a /ate ( enmity1 opposition1 & rebellion aga9/ him2 or t !y %all be sav$ by him 9 _! s9s1 )\t be+ sav$ f !m2 = he t cov]e? 8 s9s %all n prosp]2 b :oso confesse? & =sake? !m1 %all h m]cy1 ,prov4 xxviii4 #ac4 7#b47 ,s9ce rep5tance is ! "w ( ! ,_s1 & 8 gift1 we inf]1 t :atev] endeav\rs we are oblig$ to use1 or :atev] motives or inducem5ts are giv5 to lead u h]eunto1 we mu/ n conclude1 t x is 9 our own p[] to rep5t :5 we please2 & !re=e x %\ld be ! matt] ( our e>ne/ & con/ant pray] to ,god1 t he w\ld turn our he>ts1 give u a true sight & s5se ( s91 accompani$ ) fai? 9 ,*ri/1 z ,ephraim is repres5t$1 say+1 ,turn ?\ me1 & ,i %all be turn$1 ,j]4 xxxi4 #ah4 7#c47 ,let n ^? t h a di/ress+ s5se ( _! =m] s9s1 h[ great soev] !y h be51 give way to despair+ ?\ghts2 b lay hold on ! m]cy ( ,god 9 ,*ri/1 ext5d$ to ! *ief ( s9n]s1 & improve x to enc\rage !m to hate s91 & =sake x f evangelical motives1 :i* w h a t5d5cy to remove _! fe>s :ile !y look on ,god1 n z a s9-rev5g+ ,judge1 b a reconcil$ ,fa!r1 ready & will+ to receive ^? :o return to him ) unfeign$ rep5tance4 7#d47 ,s9ce we daily commit s91 x foll[s f h5ce1 t we /& 9 ne$ ( daily rep5tance3 & ?is be+ a bran* ( sanctification1 z sanctification is a progressive "w1 s is rep5tance4 ,we are n to expect t s9 %\ld be :olly extirpat$1 :ile we are 9 ?is imp]fect /ate2 & !re=e x is con/antly to be bewail$1 &1 by ! grace ( ,god work+ effectually 9 u1 avoid$2 t1 z ! result h]e(1 we may h a com=table hope t t promise %all be fulfill$1 ,!y t s[ 9 te>s %all reap 9 joy1 ,psal4 cxxvi4 #e4 ,footnote #bbb3 ,x has be51 p]haps correctly1 ass]t$ t rep5tance is nei!r a duty discov]able by ! law ( nature1 nor ! writt5 law ( ,god2 because x is unfit1 t a law1 appo9t+ dea? = ! violation ( its precept1 %\ld also discov] to ! culprit a way ( escape f its own p5alty incurr$4 ,b !re exi/$ purposes ( m]cy be=e ! law 0 made2 ^! h be5 reveal$ by a graci\s ,sov]eign2 ! condition ( m51 z prison]s ( hope possess+ compet5t evid5ce ( ! compassion ( ! ,lawgiv]1 po9ts to rep5tance4 ,sacrifices 9 =m] ages discov] n only a consci\sness ( guilt1 b a glimm]+ hope at lea/1 ( p>don4 ,x is possible t ^! 7 ! (fspr+ ( tradition among ! ,g5tiles1 r ?an ! d$uctions ( ! light ( nature4 ,b 9 ei!r way1 sorr[ = s9 is a duty f\nd$ on ! w ( ,god4 ,x is !re=e a duty1 p]fectly reasonable1 & expressly reveal$ on ! sacr$ page4 ,! /r5g? to p]=m x is f ! ,k+ ( ,provid5ce & ,grace4 ,!re is necess>y 9 its production a discov]y ( guilt1 liability to mis]y1 & entire helplessness4 ,! g5]al belief1 or pr(ession ( ^! tru?s1 does n prove 9 ev5t to be a cause adequate to produce a total *ange 9 a man's views1 pursuits1 desires1 av]sions1 lab\rs1 joys1 & sorr[s4 ,!re is necess>y "s deep s5se1 or /rong conviction ( guilt4 ,?is1 ) respect to its proximate cause1 may orig9ate 9 v>i\s ways2 by reflect+ on ! ,div9e ,sov]eignty & ,maje/y2 by a solemn contemplation ( ! excell5cy & lovel9ess ( ! moral p]fection ( ,deity2 by an affect+ sight ( 8 goodness & m]cy to ! individual 9 p>ticul>2 by att5d+ to ! awful subject ( ,div9e ,ju/ice1 se5 9 ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/1 or anticipat$ 9 ! future judgm5t1 & f9al suff]+s ( ! damn$4 ,su* convictions are produc$ 9 great m]cy to ! individual1 h[ de>ly soev] !y co/ him1 :e!r ! pro/rat$ idols1 on :i* ! s5sual affections 7 fa/5$1 7 companions1 fri5ds1 relations1 hon\r or weal?4 ,disease1 approa*+ dea?1 or any ?+ :i* %all dissolve ! unhall[$ atta*m5t to e>?1 may by ! ,div9e bless+ produce ?is *ange1 ! glory ( :i* w always really belong to ,div9e grace1 :i* works unse54 ,! bitt]ness ( su* sorr[s is sometimes extreme1 :5 he :o w\nd$ alone c cure4 ,! effects ( x are subsequ5tly salut>y1 bo? to det] f s9 & to /r5g!n ! p>ty's fai?4 ,! degrees ( p5it5tial sorr[ are extremely v>i\s 9 diff]5t conv]ts4 ,he :o has be5 conv9c$ ( gospel tru?s /ep by /ep1 & has be5 9 ! same mann] br\ght to ! love & fe> ( ,god1 & to a univ]sal consci5ti\sness1 may h gr\nds ( peace & com=t equally safe1 z he ^: convictions h be5 ! mo/ s5sible2 = n _! height b _! fruits prove !m to be g5u9e4 ,footnote #gg3 ,grace "h is put = rep5tance1 & n ! imm$iate influ5ce on ! s\l4 ,que/4 ,,lxxvii4 ,,que/4 ,,lxxvii4 ,:]e9 d ju/ification & sanctification diff]8 ,,answ4 ,al?\gh sanctification be insep>ably jo9$ ) ju/ification2 yet !y diff]1 9 t ,god 9 ju/ification1 impute? ! righte\sness ( ,*ri/1 9 sanctification 8 ,_s infuse? grace1 & enable? to ! ex]cise !re(2 9 ! =m] s9 is p>don$1 9 ! o!r x is subdu$2 ! "o do? equally free all believ]s f ! rev5g+ wra? ( ,god1 & t p]fectly 9 ?is life1 t !y nev] fall into condemnation1 ! o!r is nei!r equal 9 all1 nor 9 ?is life p]fect 9 any1 b gr[+ up to p]fection4 ,?is answ] be+ pr9cipally a recapitulation ( :at is conta9$ 9 ^? t h be5 already insi/$ on1 :]e9 ! doctr9e ( ju/ification & sanctification are p>ticul>ly expla9$1 we %all n mu* enl>ge on x2 b s9ce !re are "s :o suppose t "o ( ^! graces may be atta9$ )\t ! o!r2 & o!rs conf\nd !m1 z ?\gh to be ju/ifi$ & to be sanctifi$ impli$ ! same ?+2 we %all briefly consid]1 ,i4 ,t :i* is suppos$ 9 ?is answ]1 namely1 t sanctification & ju/ification are insep>ably jo9$ toge!r2 & accord+ly1 no "o has a w>rant to claim "o )\t ! o!r3 ,?is appe>s 9 t !y are graces t accompany salvation4 ,:5 ! apo/le connects ju/ification & effectual call+ toge!r1 9 ! gold5 *a9 ( our salvation1 ,rom4 viii4 #cj4 he includes sanctification 9 ?is call+4 ,& else:]e1 :5 ,*ri/ is said to be made righte\sness & r$emption to u = our ju/ification1 he is1 at ! same "t1 said to be made wisdom & sanctification1 #a ,cor4 i4 #ca4 & we are said to be sav$ by ! wa%+ ( reg5]ation & r5ew+ ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 ,tit4 iii4 #e4 :i* is ! beg9n+ ( ! "w ( sanctification2 t be+ ju/ifi$ by 8 grace1 we %\ld be made heirs accord+ to ! hope ( et]nal life2 & speak+ ( "s :o 7 once great s9n]s1 & aft]w>ds made true believ]s1 he says1 conc]n+ !m1 t !y 7 wa%$1 sanctifi$1 & ju/ifi$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 & by ! ,_s ( our ,god1 #a ,cor4 vi4 #aa4 ,& :5 ,god promises to p>don & pass by ! transgression ( ! remnant ( 8 h]itage1 ,micah vii4 #ah1 #ai4 he also gives !m gr\nd to expect t he w\ld subdue _! iniquities2 ! =m] is done 9 ju/ification1 ! latt] 9 sanctification4 ,f ! connexion t !re is betwe5 ju/ification & sanctification1 we inf]3 t no "o has gr\nd to conclude t 8 s9s are p>don$1 & t he %all be sav$ :ile he is 9 an unsanctifi$ /ate2 = z ?is t5ds to turn ! grace ( ,god into wantonness1 s x sep>ates :at he has jo9$ toge!r1 & x is a c]ta9 evid5ce t !y :o ?us divide !m1 are nei!r ju/ifi$ nor sanctifi$4 ,let u !re=e give dilig5ce to ev9ce ! tru? ( our ju/ification1 by our sanctification1 or t we h a "r & title to ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 by ! life ( fai?1 & ! ex]cise ( all ^? o!r graces t accompany or fl[ f x4 ,,ii4 ,we h1 9 ?is answ]1 an acc\nt ( "s ?+s 9 :i* ju/ification & sanctification diff]1 z1 #a4 ,9 ju/ification ,god imputes ! righte\sness ( ,*ri/ to u2 :]eas1 9 sanctification ! ,_s infuse? grace1 & enable? to ! ex]cise !re(4 ,:at x is = ,god to impute ,*ri/'s righte\sness ha? be5 be=e consid]$2 ! only ?+ t we %all n[ obs]ve is1 t ! righte\sness :]eby we are ju/ifi$1 is1 )\t u1 wr\ght out by ,*ri/1 = u2 s t x is by 8 ob$i5ce1 z ! apo/le expresses x1 t we are made righte\s1 ,rom4 v4 #ai4 & t :i* ,*ri/ did z our ,surety1 is plac$ to our acc\nt1 & accept$ by ! ju/ice ( ,god1 z ?\gh x _h be5 done by u1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$3 ,:]eas1 9 sanctification1 ! graces ( ! ,_s are wr\ght & excit$ 9 u1 we are d5om9at$ holy1 & our "r to et]nal life is ev9c$1 ?\gh n procur$4 #b4 ,9 ju/ification s9 is p>don$1 9 sanctification x is subdu$2 ! =m] takes away ! guilt !re(1 ! latt] its reign+ p[]4 ,:]e s9 is p>don$1 x %all n be our ru92 b yet x gives u daily di/urbance & uneas9ess1 makes "w = rep5tance1 & is to be oppos$ by our dy+ to x1 & liv+ to righte\sness4 ,?is is !re=e suffici5tly di/+ui%$ f ju/ification1 :i* is also to be consid]$ z a motive or inducem5t lead+ to x4 #c4 ,!y diff]1 9 t ju/ification equally frees all believ]s f ! av5g+ wra? ( ,god1 9 :i* respect x is p]fect 9 ?is life1 s t a ju/ifi$ p]son %all nev] fall into condemnation2 :]eas1 ! "w ( sanctification is n equal 9 all1 nor p]fect 9 ?is life1 b gr[+ up to p]fection4 ,= ! und]/&+ ( :i*1 let u consid]1 t :5 we speak ( ju/ification z p]fect 9 ?is life1 or say1 t all are equally ju/ifi$1 we mean1 t :]e ,god =gives "o s91 he =gives all2 s t !re is no condemnation to !m :i* are 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 z ! apo/le says1 *ap4 viii4 #a4 & he adds1 ,:o %all lay any ?+ to ! *>ge ( ,god's elect8 x is ,god t ju/ifie?2 :o is he t condemne?8 x is ,*ri/ t di$1 v]4 #cc1 #cd4 ,7 x n s1 a p]son might be said to be ju/ifi$1 & n h a "r to et]nal life1 :i* implies a contradiction2 = ?\gh he might be acquitt$1 z to ! guilt *>g$ ^u him by "o indictm5t1 he w\ld be condemn$ by t :i* is conta9$ 9 ano!r4 ,we may f h5ce inf]1 t all ju/ifi$ p]sons h an equal "r to conclude !mselves dis*>g$ f guilt1 & ! condemn+ s5t5ce ( ! law ( ,god2 ?\gh all _c see _! "r to claim ?is privilege by reason ( ! weakness ( _! fai?4 ,z = sanctification1 t1 on ! o!r h&1 is f> f be+ equal 9 all2 s9ce ! be/ ( believ]s h reason to compla9 ( ! weakness ( _! fai?1 & ! imp]fection ( all o!r graces :i* are wr\ght 9 !m by ! ,_s4 ,if x be enquir$ f :5ce ?is imp]fection ( sanctification arises1 t is ! subject ( ! foll[+ answ]4 ,que/4 ,,lxxviii4 ,,que/4 ,,lxxviii4 ,:5ce arise? ! imp]fection ( sanctification 9 believ]s8 ,,answ4 ,! imp]fection ( sanctification 9 believ]s1 arise? f ! rema9s ( s9 abid+ 9 e "p ( !m1 & ! p]petual lu/+s ( ! fle% aga9/ ! _s1 :]eby !y are (t5 foil$ ) temptations1 & fall into _m s9s1 are h9d]$ 9 all _! spiritual s]vices1 & _! be/ works are imp]fect & defil$ 9 ! sight ( ,god4 ,9 ?is answ] we may consid]1 ,i4 ,t !re is some?+ suppos$1 namely1 t ! "w ( sanctification is imp]fect 9 ?is life1 or t !re are ! remnants ( s9 /ill abid+ 9 ! be/ ( m54 ,,ii4 ,9 :at ! imp]fection ( sanctification m especially discov]s itself2 & 9 p>ticul>1 :at we are to und]/& by ! lu/+ ( ! fle% aga9/ ! ,_s4 ,&1 ,,iii4 ,! consequ5ces h]e(1 to wit1 _! be+ foil$ ) temptations1 fall+ into _m s9s1 & be+ h9d]$ 9 _! spiritual s]vices4 #a4 ,z to ! ?+ suppos$ 9 ?is answ]1 t ! "w ( sanctification is imp]fect 9 ?is life3 ,?is mu/ be all[$ by all :o are n /rang]s to !mselves1 z x is said1 ,!re is n a j man ^u ! e>? t do? good & s9ne? n1 ,eccl4 vii4 #bj4 f9e gold is n )\t a mixture ( "s bas] metal1 or alloy2 ev5 s our be/ frames ( _s1 :5 we ?9k ourselves ne>e/ heav51 or :5 we h mo/ communion ) ,god1 are n )\t a t9cture ( indwell+ s91 t is easy to be disc]n$ 9 u4 ,:atev] grace we ex]cise1 !re are "s defects att5d+ x1 ei!r ) respect to ! mann] ( its ex]t+ itself1 or ! degree !re(2 !re=e p]fection1 h[ desirable soev] x be1 is a bless+ :i* we _c1 at pres5t1 atta9 to3 ,& if x be ?us ) u1 :5 at ! be/1 we %all f9d1 t at o!r times1 corrupt nature n only discov]s itself1 b gives u great int]ruption & di/urbance1 s t ! "w ( sanctification seems to be1 z x 71 at a /&1 & we are h]eby induc$ to "q ! tru? & s9c]ity ( our graces2 & if1 not)/&+ ?is1 we h suffici5t gr\nd to conclude1 t our he>ts are "r ) ,god2 yet we are oblig$ to say ) ! apo/le1 t we are c>nal1 sold "u s92 & t1 :5 we w\ld d good1 evil is pres5t ) u1 ,rom4 vii4 #ad4 comp>$ ) #ba4 :i* is an und5iable argum5t ( ! imp]fection ( ! "w ( sanctification4 ,! contr>y op9ion to ?is is ma9ta9$ by _m :o pret5d t p]fection is atta9able 9 ?is life2 & to give c\nt5ance h]eunto1 !y ref] to "s scriptures1 9 :i* p]sons are *>act]iz$ z p]fect m52 & o!rs :]e9 p]fection is repres5t$ z a duty incumb5t on u2 z our ,savi\r says1 ,be ye p]fect1 ev5 z y\r ,fa!r :i* is 9 heav5 is p]fect1 ,matt4 v4 #dh4 & ! apo/le1 9 8 val$ictory exhortation to ! *ur*1 advises !m to be p]fect1 z well z ( "o m9d2 z !y expect$ t ! ,god ( love & peace %\ld be ) !m1 #b ,cor4 xiii4 #aa4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$1 t ^! scriptures d n speak ( a s9less p]fection1 b ( su* a p]fection z is oppos$ to hypocrisy2 z ,hezekiah says conc]n+ himself1 t he _h walk$ be=e ! ,"l 9 tru?1 & ) a p]fect he>t1 ,isa4 xxxviii4 #c4 ,accord+ly1 ! p]fection ( ^? :o are ?us describ$ 9 scripture1 is expla9$ z d5ot+ _! uprightness4 ,?us ,job is describ$1 z a p]fect & upright man1 "o t fe>$ ,god & es*ew$ evil1 ,job i4 #a4 comp>$ ) #h4 ?\gh he else:]e disclaims any pret5sions to a s9less p]fection2 z he expresses himself1 ,if ,i say ,i am p]fect1 m9e own m\? %all prove me p]v]se1 *ap4 ix4 #bj4 ,& :5 ,noah is said to be p]fect 9 8 g5]ation1 ?is is expla9$ z d5ot+ t he 0 a j or an holy man1 & "o t walk$ ) ,god1 ,g54 vi4 #i4 ,z = o!r scriptures1 :i* speak ( p]fection z a duty incumb5t on u1 !y are to be und]/ood conc]n+ ! p]fection ( grace1 z to ^? ess5tial p>ts !re(1 )\t :i* x c\ld n be d5om9at$ true & g5u9e1 & n z respect+ a p]fection ( degrees4 ,true grace is p]fect inde$1 z x conta9s 9 x ^? necess>y +r$i5ts1 :]eby an action is d5om9at$ good 9 all its circum/ances1 9 opposition to t :i* is s1 only 9 "s respects2 & !re=e x mu/ proce$ f a good pr9ciple1 an he>t r5ew$ by reg5]at+ grace2 x mu/ be agreeable to ! rule :i* ,god has prescrib$ 9 ! gospel1 & be p]=m$ 9 a "r mann]1 & = "r ends3 ,?us a p]son may be said to be a p]fect man1 9 l mann] z a new-born infant is d5om9at$ a man1 z hav+ all ! ess5tial p]fections ( ! human nature2 ?\gh n arriv$ to t p]fection1 9 o!r respects1 :i* x %all aft]w>ds atta9 to3 ,accord+ly grace1 :5 describ$1 9 scripture1 z p]fect1 is sometimes expla9$ z allud+ to a metaphor1 tak5 f a /ate ( p]fect manhood1 9 opposition to t ( *ildr53 ,?us ! apo/le speaks ( "s1 :om he repres5ts1 z be+ ( full age2 :]e ! same ^w is us$#bbc1 :i* is else:]e r5d]$ p]fect2 & ^! are oppos$ to o!rs :om he _h be=e be5 speak+ (1 z weak believ]s1 or babes 9 ,*ri/2 ,heb41 v4 #ac1 #ad4 ,& else:]e he speaks ( ! *ur*1 :i* he /yles ! body ( ,*ri/1 z arriv$ to a /ate ( manhood1 & s calls x a p]fect man2 hav+ atta9$ ! measure ( ! /ature ( ! fulness ( ,*ri/2 /ill allud+ to t /ature :i* p]sons arrive to :5 !y are adult2 & ^! he opposes 9 ! foll[+ words1 to *ildr51 :o1 ?r\gh ! weakness ( _! fai?1 7 liable to be toss$ to & fro1 & c>ri$ ab\t ) e w9d ( doctr9e1 ,eph4 iv4 #ac1 #ad4 ,& 9 o!r places1 :]e ,*ri/ians are describ$ z p]fect1 !re is a ^w us$1 :i* signifies _! hav+ t int]nal furniture :]eby !y are prep>$ or dispos$ to d :at is good3 ,?us ! apo/le speaks ( ! man ( ,god be+ p]fect#gh1 t is1 ?r\ghly furni%$ unto all good works1 #b ,tim4 iii4 #ag4 ,& else:]e he prays1 = ^? to :om he writes1 t ,god w\ld make !m p]fect 91 or = e good "w1 to ! end t !y may d 8 w#gi1 :i* is su* a p]fection z is necess>y to our putt+ =? any act ( grace2 & !re=e x does n 9 ! lea/ inf] t p]fection :i* !y plead =1 :om we are n[ oppos+4 ,&1 inde$1 x is n b>ely ! s5se !y give ( ^? scriptures t speak ( p]sons be+ p]fect1 :i* !y _c b suppose may be o!rwise und]/ood1 t gives !m occasion to def5d ?is doctr9e2 b ! ma9 ?+ on :i* x is f\nd$1 is1 t ,god does n require s9less p]fection ( fall5 man1 inasmu* z t is impossible2 & !re=e he calls t p]fection1 :i* includes 9 x our us+ ^? endeav\rs to lead a good life1 :i* are 9 our own p[]4 ,?is is agreeable to ! ,pelagian s*eme1 & to t :i* ! ,papi/s ma9ta91 :o make f>!r advances on ! ,pelagian hypo!sis2 & ass]t1 n only t m5 may atta9 p]fection 9 ?is life1 b t !y may arrive to su* a degree !re(1 z exce$s ! dem&s ( ! law1 & p]=m works ( sup]]ogation2 :i* doctr9e is calculat$ to e/abli% t ( ju/ification by works4 ,b t :i* may be alleg$ 9 opposition h]eunto1 is1 t x is disagreeable to ! div9e p]fections1 & a notori\s mak+ void ! law ( ,god1 to ass]t t our obligation to yield p]fect ob$i5ce1 ceases1 because we h lo/ our p[] to p]=m x2 z ?\gh a p]son's be+ insolv5t1 7 a suffici5t excuse = 8 n pay+ a j debt4 ,we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 ,god's dem&+ p]fect ob$i5ce1 z an out-/&+ debt1 :i* is consi/5t ) ! glory ( 8 hol9ess & sov]eignty1 z a law-giv]2 & 8 det]m9+ t we %all n be sav$1 unless we p]=m x 9 our own p]sons3 & we also di/+ui% betwe5 8 connect+ a "r to et]nal life ) our p]=m+ p]fect ob$i5ce1 z :at he might ju/ly insi/ on accord+ to ! t5or ( ! fir/ cov5ant1 z our ,savi\r tells ! "y man 9 ! gospel1 ,if ?\ wilt ent] into life keep ! comm&m5ts1 ,matt4 xix4 #af4 & 8 resolv+ t we %all n be sav$1 unless we are able to p]=m x4 ,! gospel purposes ano!r exp$i5t1 namely1 t !y :o 7 oblig$ to yield p]fect ob$i5ce1 & ought to be humbl$ = _! inability to p]=m x1 %\ld dep5d on ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 :i* is ! f\ndation ( _! "r to et]nal life1 9 :i* respect !y are said to be p]fect1 or compleat 9 him1 ,col4 ii4 #aj4 :i* is ! only j notion ( p]fection1 z atta9able 9 ?is life3 &1 to conclude ?is head1 x is v unreasonable = a p]son to suppose t ,god w abate "s "p ( ! debt ( p]fect ob$i5ce1 & s to call our p]=m+ ^? works1 :i* h _m imp]fections adh]+ to !m1 a /ate ( p]fection1 :i* is to make x an easi] matt] to be a ,*ri/ian ?an ,god has made x4 ,?us conc]n+ ! ?+ suppos$ 9 ?is answ]1 viz4 t ! "w ( sanctification is imp]fect 9 ?is life4 ,b be=e we dismiss ?is head1 we %all enquire1 :y ,god does n br+ ?is "w to p]fection at once1 :i* he c\ld easily h done1 &1 z x is c]ta91 w d1 :5 he br+s ! s\l to heav54 ,9 answ] to :i*1 we %all consid] 9 g5]al1 t x is n meet = u to say unto ,god1 ,:y do/ ?\ ?us8 especially consid]+ t ?is1 z well z _m ( 8 o!r works1 is design$ to display ! glory ( 8 sov]eignty1 :i* v em95tly appe>s 9 ! beg9n+1 c>ry+ on1 & p]fect+ ! "w ( grace3 we may z well ask ! reason1 :y he did n beg9 ! "w ( sanctification soon]8 or1 :y he makes use ( ?is or t in/rum5t1 or means1 to effect x r ?an ano!r8 :i* ?+s are to be resolv$ into 8 own pleasure3 b s9ce x is evid5t t he does n br+ ?is "w to p]fection 9 ?is _w1 we may adore 8 wisdom h]e91 z well z 8 sov]eignty4 ,=1 #a4 ,h]eby he gives 8 p occasion to ex]cise rep5tance & godly sorr[ = _! =m] s9s committ$ be=e !y 7 conv]t$4 ,p]fect hol9ess w\ld admit ( no occasion to br+ pa/ s9s to remembrance2 :]eas1 :5 we s9 daily1 & h daily ne$ ( ! ex]cise ( rep5tance & godly sorr[1 ?is gives u a m s5sible view ( pa/ s9s4 ,:5 corrupt nature discov]s itself 9 ^? t are conv]t$1 !y take occasion h]eby to consid] h[ !y h be5 transgressors f ! womb2 z ,david1 :5 he rep5t$ ( 8 s9 9 ! matt] ( ,uriah1 at ! same "t t he aggravat$ ! guilt ( 8 crime1 z x ju/ly des]v$1 he calls to m9d 8 =m] s9s1 f 8 v infancy1 & *>ges t guilt ^u himself :i* he br\ght into ! _w2 ,behold ,i 0 %ap5 9 iniquity1 & 9 s9 did my "m conceive me1 ,psal4 li4 #e4 ,& :5 ,job consid]s ,god's afflictive provid5ces t[>ds him1 z design$ to br+ s9 to remembrance1 & desires t he w\ld make him to "k 8 transgression & 8 s92 he adds1 ,?\ write/ bitt] ?+s aga9/ me1 & make/ me to possess ! iniquities ( my y\?1 ,job4 xiii4 #bc1 #bf4 s9s committ$ aft] conv]sion 7 br\ght to m9d1 & ord]$ z a means to humble him = ^? t 7 committ$ be=e x4 ,z = s9s committ$ be=e conv]sion1 !y c\ld n1 at t "t1 be said truly to be rep5t$ (1 s9ce t w\ld be to suppose ! grace ( rep5tance antec$5t to conv]sion2 !re=e if ! "w ( sanctification 7 to be imm$iately br\ght to p]fection1 ?is p]fect hol9ess w\ld be z mu* att5d$ ) p]fect happ9ess1 z x is 9 heav51 & consequ5tly godly sorr[ w\ld be no m ex]cis$ on e>?1 ?an x is !re2 :]eas ,god1 9 ord]+ ! gradual progress ( ! "w ( sanctification1 att5d$ ) ! rema9d]s ( s91 gives occasion to _m humbl+ reflections1 t5d+ to excite unfeign$ rep5tance1 n only = ^? s9s committ$ aft] !y _h exp]i5c$ ! grace ( ,god2 b = ^? great l5g?s !y ran 9 s9 be=e !y _h ta/$ t ! ,"l 0 graci\s2 & !re=e he does n br+ ! "w ( sanctification to p]fection 9 ?is pres5t _w4 #b4 ,ano!r reason ( ?is disp5sation ( provid5ce1 is1 t believ]s1 f _! own exp]i5ce ( ! break+s =? ( corruption1 toge!r ) ! guilt !y contract !reby1 & ! advantage !y receive 9 ga9+ any victory ov] x1 may be furni%$ to adm9i/] suitable advice1 & give w>n+ to ^? :o are 9 a /ate ( unreg5]acy1 t !y may be p]suad$ to see ! evil ( s91 :i*1 at pres5t1 !y d n4 #c4 ,god f>!r ord]s ?is1 t he may give occasion to 8 p to ex]cise a daily conflict ) indwell+ s94 ,he suff]s x to give !m great di/urbance & uneas9ess1 t h]eby !y may be induc$ to endeav\r to mortify x1 & be f\nd 9 ! ex]cise ( ^? graces :i* are adapt$ to an imp]fect /ate1 su* z _c be ex]cis$ 9 heav52 nor c\ld !y be ex]cis$ "h on e>?1 7 !y to be br\ght into & rema9 :ile "h 9 a s9less /ate2 p>ticul>ly !re c\ld n be any acts ( fai?1 9 manag+ t conflict1 :]eby !y endeav\r to /& _! gr\nd :ile expos$ to ^? difficulties t arise f ! p]petual lu/+s ( ! fle% aga9/ ! _s2 :i* leads u to consid]1 ,,ii4 ,9 :at ! imp]fection ( sanctification m especially discov]s itself4 ,?is x does1 n only 9 ! weakness ( e grace1 :i* we are at any "t enabl$ to act2 & ! _m failures we are *>geable ) 9 ! p]=mance ( e duty incumb5t ^u u2 s t if an exact scrut9y 7 made into our be/ actions1 & !y weigh$ 9 ! balance1 !y w\ld be f\nd v defective2 z appe>s f :at has be5 said "u ! =ego+ head1 conc]n+ p]fection1 z n atta9able 9 ?is life4 ,b ?is m p>ticul>ly appe>s1 z x is obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 f ! p]petual lu/+s ( ! fle% aga9/ ! _s4 ,?us ! apo/le speaks (1 ! fle% lu/+ aga9/ ! _s1 & ! _s aga9/ ! fle%1 ,gal4 v4 #ai4 & s ( ! contr>iety ( ! "o to ! o!r2 s t we _c d ! ?+s t we w\ld1 & po9ts out himself z an in/ance h]e(1 :5 he says1 ,i "k t 9 me1 t is1 9 my fle%1 dwelle? no good ?+2 = to w is pres5t ) me1 b h[ to p]=m t :i* is good1 ,i f9d n2 ! good t ,i w\ld ,i d n1 b ! evil :i* ,i w\ld n1 t ,i d1 ,rom4 vii4 #ah-bc4 & ?is reluctancy & opposition to :at is good1 he lays to ! *>ge ( s9 t dwelt 9 him1 :i* he consid]s z hav+1 z x 71 ! =ce ( a law2 & 9 p>ticul> he /yles x ! law ( 8 memb]s w>r+ aga9/ ! law ( 8 m9d1 :i* is ! same ?+ ) ! lu/+ ( ! fle%1 aga9/ ! _s3 s t f h5ce x appe>s1 t :5 ,god implants a pr9ciple ( grace 9 reg5]ation1 & c>ries on ! "w ( sanctification 9 believ]s1 he does n :olly de/roy1 or root out ^? habits ( s9 :i* 7 9 ! s\l be=e ?is1 b enables u to militate aga9/1 & ov]come !m by 8 implant+ & excit+ a pr9ciple ( grace2 & f h5ce arises ?is conflict t we are to consid]4 ,indwell+ s9 is con/antly oppos+2 b x does n always prevail aga9/ ! pr9ciple ( grace4 ,! ev5t or success ( ?is combat is v>i\s1 at diff]5t times4 ,:5 corrupt nature prevails1 ! pr9ciple ( grace1 ?\gh n :olly ext+ui%$1 rema9s unactive1 or does n ex]t itself1 z at o!r times2 all grace becomes languid1 & !re appe>s b little diff]5ce betwe5 him & an unbeliev]2 he falls into v great s9s1 :]eby he w\nds 8 own consci5ce1 grieves ! holy ,_s1 & makes sad "w = a bitt] rep5tance1 :i* w aft]w>ds ensue3 b inasmu* z ! pr9ciple ( spiritual life & grace is n :olly lo/1 x w "s "t or o!r be excit$1 & !n w oppose1 & ma9ta9 its gr\nd aga9/1 ! fle%1 or ! corruption ( nature2 &1 z ! consequ5ce h]e(1 ^? acts ( grace w be aga9 put =?1 :i* 7 be=e susp5d$4 ,hav+ ?us giv5 an acc\nt ( ! conflict betwe5 indwell+ s9 & grace1 we %all n[ m p>ticul>ly %ew1 h[ ! habits ( s9 ex]t !mselves 9 ^? :o are unreg5]ate1 :]e !re is no pr9ciple ( grace to oppose !m4 ,& !n1 h[ !y ex]t !mselves 9 believ]s2 & :at opposition is made !reunto by ! pr9ciple ( grace 9 !m2 & h[ x comes to pass t sometimes "o prevails1 at o!r times ! o!r4 #a4 ,we %all consid] ^? viol5t ef=ts t are made by corrupt nature1 9 ^? :o are unreg5]ate1 9 :om1 ?\gh !re be no pr9ciple ( grace to enable !m to )/& !m2 yet !y h a conflict 9 _! own spirits4 ,!re is some?+ 9 nature1 t1 = a "t1 keeps !m f comply+ ) temptations to ! greate/ s9s2 ?\gh ! fle%1 or t prop5sity t is 9 !m to s91 w prevail at la/1 & lead !m f "o degree ( impiety to ano!r1 unless prev5t$ by ! grace ( ,god4 ,9 ?is case ! conflict is betwe5 corrupt nature & an enlight5$ consci5ce2 & t m especially 9 ^? :o h _h ! advantage ( a religi\s education1 & ! good example ( "s :om !y h conv]s$ )1 :]eby !y h contract$ "s habits ( moral virtue1 :i* are n imm$iately ext+ui%$3 x is n an easy matt] to p]suade !m to commit ^? gross1 & sc&al\s s9s1 :i* o!rs1 ^: m9ds are bl9d$1 & _! he>ts h>d5$ to a great] degree by ! deceitfulness ( s91 commit ) gre$9ess & )\t remorse4 ,! pr9ciples ( education are n imm$iately brok5 ?r\gh2 = 9 ?is case m5 meet ) a great /ruggle 9 _! own brea/s1 be=e !y entirely lose !m2 & !y proce$1 by v>i\s /eps1 f "o degree ( wick$ness unto ano!r#hj4 ,a brea* is fir/ made 9 ! f5ce1 & aft]w>ds wid5$ by a cont9uance 9 ! same s9s1 or committ+ new ones1 especially su* z h 9 !m a great] degree ( presumption4 ,& ?is disposes ! s\l to comply ) temptations to great] s9s2 :]eas1 x w\ld be to no purpose to tempt him at fir/1 to be op5ly pr(ane1 blaspheme ! "n ( ,god1 or ca/ (f all ext]nal acts ( religion1 & ab&on himself to ^? immoralities :i* ! mo/ notori\sly wick$1 & pr(ligate s9n]s commit1 )\t %ame1 till he has pav$ ! way to !m by ! commission ( o!r s9s t lead !reunto4 ,t :i* at fir/ prev5ts or re/ra9s him f ! commission ( !m1 is some?+ %ort ( a pr9ciple ( grace :i* we call ! dictates ( a natural consci5ce1 :i* (t5 *ecks & reproves him3 8 natural temp] or disposition is n s f> vitiat$1 at pres5t z to all[ (1 or incl9e him to pursue any ?+ t is op5ly vile & sc&al\s2 he abhors1 &1 z x 71 trembles at ! ?\ghts ( x4 ,?us :5 ! prophet ,eli%a told ,hazael ( all ! evil t he w\ld d unto ! *ildr5 ( ,israel1 t he w\ld set _! /rong holds on fire1 slay _! "y m5 ) a sword1 da% _! *ildr51 & rip up _! wom5 ) *ild2 :5 he he>d ?is1 he ent]ta9$ ! ?\ght ) a k9d ( abhorr5ce1 & said1 ,b :at1 is ?y s]vant a dog1 t he %\ld d ?is great ?+1 #b ,k+s viii4 #ab1 #ac4 ,yet aft]w>ds1 :5 k+ ( ,syria1 we f9d him ( ano!r m9d2 = he 0 a great] sc\rge to ! p ( ,god ?an any ( ! neighb\r+ pr9ces1 & smote !m 9 all ! coa/s ( ,israel1 *ap4 x4 #cb4 ,n[ t :i* prev5ts ^! great] s9s1 is g5]ally fe> or %ame2 _! consci5ces t]rify !m ) ! ?\ghts ( ! wra? ( ,god1 :i* !y w\ld h]eby expose !mselves to2 or !y are appreh5sive t su* a c\rse ( life w\ld bla/ _! reputation among/ m51 & be altoge!r inconsi/5t ) t =m ( godl9ess :i* !y h _h a lik+ to f _! *ildhood4 ,b s9ce ^! re/ra9ts d n proce$ f ! int]nal & p[]ful influ5ce ( reg5]at+ grace1 be+ excit$ by l[] motives ?an ^? :i* ! ,_s ( ,god sugge/s1 9 !m :o are conv]t$2 s9ce natural consci5ce is ! ma9 ?+ t re/ra9s !m1 corrupt nature fir/ endeav\rs to c\nt]act ! dictates !re(1 &1 by degrees1 gets ! ma/]y ov] !m4 ,:5 consci5ce reproves !m1 !y fir/ (f] a bribe to x1 by p]=m+ "s moral duties1 to sil5ce its accusations = presumptu\s s9s1 & pret5d t _! crimes fall %ort ( ^? committ$ by _m o!rs2 at o!r times !y compla9 ( its be+ too /rict 9 its dem&s ( duty1 or sev]e 9 its repro(s = s94 ,& if all ?is w n prevail aga9/ x1 b x w1 not)/&+1 p]=m ! (fice ( a fai?ful reprov]1 !n ! s9n] resolves to /op 8 e>s aga9/ convictions2 & if ?is w n altoge!r prev5t 8 be+ made uneasy !reby1 he betakes himself to ^? div]sions t may give ano!r turn to 8 ?\ghts1 & w n all[ himself "t = s]i\s reflection2 & associates himself ) ^? ^: conv]sation w effectually t5d to ext+ui% all 8 =m] impressions ( moral virtue2 & by ?is means1 at la/ he /upifies 8 consci5ce1 & x becomes1 z ! apo/le expresses x1 se>$ ) a hot iron1 #a ,tim4 iv4 #b4 & s he gets1 z ,i may express x1 a fatal victory ov] himself2 & f t "t meets ) no reluctancy or opposition 9 8 own brea/1 :ile be+ pa/ feel+1 he gives himself ov] unto lascivi\sness1 to "w uncleanness1 & all mann] ( iniquity ) gre$9ess1 ,eph4 iv4 #ai4 :i* leads u to consid]1 #b4 ,t conflict :i* is betwe5 ! fle% & _s1 9 ^? 9 :om ! "w ( sanctification is begun4 ,"h we %all fir/ obs]ve1 ! lu/+s ( ! fle%2 & !n ! opposition t x meets ) f t pr9ciple ( grace :i* is implant$ & excit$ 9 !m1 :i* is call$ ! lu/+ ( ! _s aga9/ x4 7#a47 ,h[ corrupt nature ex]ts itself 9 believ]s1 to prev5t ! act+s ( grace4 ,"h x may be obs]v$1 #a4 ,t t :i* gives occasion to ?is1 is ! ,_s's )draw+ 8 p[]ful influ5ces1 :i*1 :5 ! s\l is fav\r$ )1 h a t5d5cy to prev5t ^? p]nici\s consequ5ces :i* w o!rwise ensue4 ,& ,god )draws ^! p[]ful influ5ces sometimes 9 a way ( sov]eignty1 to %ew him t x is n 9 8 own p[] to avoid s9 :5 he w2 or t he _c1 )\t ! aids ( 8 grace1 )/& ^? temptations :i* are (f]$ to him to commit x4 ,or else1 he does ?is ) a design to let him "k :at is 9 8 he>t2 & t he might take occasion to humble him = pa/ s9s1 or pres5t misc>riages1 & make him m wat*ful = ! future4 #b4 ,besides ?is1 !re are "s ?+s :i* pres5t !mselves 9 an objective way1 :i* are z s _m sn>es laid to entangle him4 ,& corrupt nature makes a bad improvem5t !re(1 s t 8 natural con/itution is m & m vitiat$ by giv+ way to s91 & defil$ by ! rema9d]s ( s9 t dwelle? 9 him4 ,! temptation is g5]ally adapt$ to ! corrupt incl9ation ( 8 nature1 & ,satan has a h& !re94 ,?us if 8 natural temp] incl9es him to be pr\d or ambiti\s1 !n imm$iately ! hon\rs & applause ( ! _w are pres5t$ to him2 & he nev] wants examples ( ^?1 :o1 9 an unlawful way1 h ga9$ a great measure ( e/eem 9 ! _w1 & made !mselves consid]able 9 ! /ations 9 :i* !y h be5 plac$3 if he is naturally addict$ to pleasures1 ( :at k9d soev] !y be1 !n some?+ is (f]$ t is agreeable to corrupt nature1 :i* seems delightful to x2 ?\gh x be 9 itself1 s9ful3 if he be m ?an ord9>ily addict$ to covet\sness1 !n ! pr(its & advantages ( ! _w are pres5t$ z a bait to corrupt nature1 & gr\ndless fe>s rais$ 9 him1 ( be+ r$uc$ to pov]ty1 :i*1 by an immod]ate pursuit aft] ! _w1 he is tempt$ to f5ce aga9/4 ,moreov]1 if 8 natural con/itution incl9es him to res5t injuries1 !n ,satan has always 8 in/rum5ts ready at h& to /ir up 8 corruption1 & provoke him to wra?1 by (f]+ ei!r real or suppos$ injuries2 magnify+ ! =m] beyond _! due b\nds1 or inf]r+ ! latt] )\t duly consid]+ ! design ( ^? ^: innoc5t behavi\r sometimes gives occasion h]eunto1 &1 at ! same "t1 ov]*>g+ 8 ?\ghts ) !m1 z ?\gh no exp$i5t c be f\nd to atone = !m4 ,aga91 if 8 natural con/itution incl9es him to slo? & inactivity1 !n ! difficulties ( religion are set be=e him1 to disc\rage him f ! ex]cise ( t dilig5ce :i* is necess>y to surm\nt !m4 ,& if1 on ! o!r h&1 8 natural temp] leads him to be c\rage\s & resolute1 !n corrupt nature endeav\rs to make him self-confid5t1 & !reby to weak5 8 tru/ 9 ,god4 ,or if he be naturally incl9$ to fe>1 !n some?+ is (f]$ to him1 t may t5d to 8 disc\ragem5t1 & to s9k him into despair4 ,^! are ! me?ods us$ by ! fle%1 :5 lu/+ aga9/ ! _s2 :i* leads u to consid]1 7#b47 ,! opposition ( ! _s to ! fle%2 or h[ ! pr9ciple ( grace 9 believ]s incl9es !m to make a /& aga9/ indwell+ s91 :i* is call$ ! lu/+ ( ! _s aga9/ ! fle%4 ,! grace ( ,god1 :5 wr\ght 9 ! he>t 9 reg5]ation1 is n an unactive pr9ciple2 = x soon ex]ts itself1 z be+ excit$ by ! p[] ( ! ,_s1 :o implant$ x2 & f t "t !re is1 or ought to be1 a con/ant opposition made by x to corrupt nature2 & t1 n only z ! s\l1 ) unfeign$ rep5tance1 m\rns = x1 & ex]cises t self-abhorr5ce :i* ! too great preval5ce !re( calls =2 b z x leads him to implore help f ,god1 aga9/ x1 by ^: assi/ance he endeav\rs to subdue ! corrupt motions ( ! fle%2 or1 z ! apo/le expresses x1 to mortify ! de$s ( ! body1 ,rom4 viii4 #ac4 t by ?is means !y may n be ent]ta9$1 or prove injuri\s & de/ructive to him4 ,& inasmu* z !re is some?+ objective1 z well z subjective1 9 ?is "w2 s9ce ! p[] ( ,god nev] excites ! pr9ciple ( grace )\t pres5t+ objects = x to be conv]sant ab\t1 !re are sev]al ?+s sugge/$ to ! s\l1 :i*1 if duly weigh$ & improv$1 are a means conducive to its be+ pres]v$ f a compliance ) ! corrupt motions ( indwell+ s93 ^! are ( a sup]ior nature to ^? made use ( by an enlight5$ consci5ce1 9 unreg5]ate p]sons1 to prev5t _! committ+ ! vile/ abom9ations1 z 0 be=e consid]$2 & inde$1 !y are su* z1 f ! nature ( ! ?+1 c be us$ 7especially "s ( !m7 by none b ^? 9 :om ! "w ( grace is begun4 ,accord+ly1 #a4 ,a believ] consid]s n only ! glori\s excell5cies & p]fections ( ,*ri/1 :i* he is n[ duly s5sible (1 z he is said to be preci\s to !m t believe2 b he is also affect$ ) ! manifold engagem5ts1 :i* he has be5 laid "u to love him1 & to hate & oppose e ?+ t is contr>y to 8 glory & int]e/4 ,! love ( ,*ri/ con/ra9e? him2 & !re=e he abhors ! ?\ghts ( be+ s ungrateful & dis+5u\s z he w\ld appe> to be1 %\ld he fulfil ! lu/s ( ! fle%3 ! s5se ( r$eem+ love & grace is deeply impress$ on 8 s\l2 he calls to m9d h[ he has be5 quick5$1 effectually call$1 & br\ght into ! way ( peace & hol9ess1 & !re=e _c ent]ta9 any ?\ghts ( relaps+ or return+ aga9 to folly4 ,"h he consid]s ! great advantage :i* he has receiv$1 :i* he w\ld n lose on any t]ms4 ,! delight & pleasure :i* he has _h 9 ! ways ( ,god & godl9ess1 has be5 s great1 t corrupt nature _c produce any ?+ t may be an equival5t = ! loss ( x4 ,he is v s5sible t ! m closely he has walk$ ) ,god1 ! m com=tably he has walk$4 ,& besides ?is1 he looks =w>d1 &1 by fai?1 takes a view ( ! bless$ issue ( ! life ( grace1 or ^? res]ves ( glory laid up = him 9 ano!r _w1 :i* incl9es him to ca/ ! utmo/ contempt on e ?+ t has ! lea/ t5d5cy to induce him to rel9qui% or ab&on 8 int]e/ !re94 #b4 ,he consid]s & improves ^? bright examples :i* are set be=e him1 to enc\rage him to g on 9 ! way ( hol9ess2 takes ,*ri/ himself = a patt]n1 endeav\r+1 s f> z he is able1 to foll[ him2 walks z !y h done1 :o h n only /ood _! gr\nd1 b come (f victori\s 9 ! conflict1 & are reap+ ! bless$ fruits & effects !re(4 #c4 ,he also consid]s1 z an inducem5t to him to oppose ! corrupt motions ( ! fle%2 t he has by fai?1 z 8 own act & de$1 9 ! mo/ solemn mann]1 giv5 up himself to ,*ri/ entirely1 & )\t res]ve1 & pr(ess$ 8 obligation to obey him 9 all ?+s1 & to avoid :atev] has a t5d5cy to displease him4 ,& !re=e he reckons t he is n 8 own1 or1 at 8 own disposal1 b ,*ri/'s1 ^: he is1 by a d\ble "r1 n only z pur*as$ by1 b z devot$ & consecrat$ to him2 & !re=e he says ) ! apo/le1 ,h[ %all we t are dead to s91 live any long] !re98 ,rom4 vi4 #b4 ,he says to ?is purpose1 ,i h giv5 up my "n to ,*ri/2 & ,i h n1 s9ce t "t1 se5 ! lea/ reason to rep5t ( :at ,i did2 ,i h n f\nd ! lea/ iniquity 9 him1 nei!r has he be5 an h>d ma/]2 b1 on ! o!r h&1 has express$ ! greate/ t5d]ness & compassion to me1 to ^: grace alone x is ow+1 t ,i am :at ,i am4 ,%all ,i !re=e ab&on 8 int]e/1 or prove a des]t] at la/1 & turn aside into ! enemies' camp8 ,is !re any ?+ t c be propos$ z a suffici5t motive h]eunto8 ,su* l ?\ghts z ^!1 ?r\gh ! prevail+ influ5ce ( ! pr9ciple ( grace implant$ & excit$ by ! ,_s1 are an effectual means to keep him f a s9ful compliance ) ! motions ( ! fle%1 & to excite him to make ! greate/ resi/ance aga9/ !m4 ,?us we h consid]$ ! opposition t !re is betwe5 ! fle% & _s1 & h[ ea* ( ^! prevail by turns2 we might n[ obs]ve ! consequ5ce ( ! victory obta9$ on ei!r side4 ,:5 grace prevails1 all ?+s t5d to promote our spiritual peace & joy2 we are h]eby =tifi$ aga9/ temptations1 & enabl$1 n only to /& our gr\nd1 b made m ?an conqu]ors1 ?r\gh him t lov$ u4 ,h[ev] x is n always s ) a believ]2 he sometimes f9ds1 t corrupt nature prevails1 & !n _m sad consequ5ces w ensue h]eupon1 :i* n only occasion ! loss ( t peace & joy :i* he _h be=e2 b expose him to _m tr\bles1 :i* r5d] 8 life v uncom=table2 & ?is leads u to consid]1 ,,iii4 ,:at are ! consequ5ces ( ! prevail+ p[] ( indwell+ s94 ,:5 ! fle% lu/e? aga9/ ! _s1 & ,god is pleas$ to )hold 8 grace1 ! s\l is subject$ to _m evils1 :i* are m5tion$ 9 ! rema9+ "p ( ?is answ]1 z1 #a4 ,a believ] is foil$ ) temptation4 ,satan ga9s gr\nd aga9/ him by ?is means1 & pursues ! victory :i* ! fle% has obta9$ aga9/ ! _s2 h]eupon 8 conflicts are d\bl$1 aris+ n only f fle% & blood2 b ! rul]s ( ! d>kness ( ?is _w1 ,eph4 vi4 #ab4 z ! apo/le expresses x3 n[ 8 difficulties encrease ^u him1 8 enemies are m insult+1 & he less able to /& 8 gr\nd aga9/ !m1 8 fai? weak5$1 & 8 fe>s encreas+1 s t he is p]petually subject to bondage2 sometimes incl9$ to ?9k t he %all "o day fall1 & :atev] he =m]ly ?\ght he _h ga9$1 he lo/ by ! assaults ( 8 spiritual enemies2 & at o!r times1 to "q :e!r ev] he _h ! tru? ( grace or no2 9 :i* case 8 _s mu/ ne$s be fill$ ) ! greate/ p]plexity1 & almo/ ov]:elm$ )9 him4 ,& he is de/itute ( t boldness or lib]ty ( access to ! ?rone ( grace1 & t com=table s5se :i* once he _h ( 8 int]e/ 9 ,*ri/1 & f9ds x v difficult to recov] ^? lively frames :i* he has lo/1 or to /& 8 gr\nd aga9/ ! great opposition made by corrupt nature1 :i* /ill increases z fai? gr[s weak]4 #b4 ,ano!r consequ5ce h]e(1 is 8 fall+ into _m s9s4 ,by :i* we are n to suppose t he %all be s f> left z to fall into a /ate ( unreg5]acy1 or lose ! pr9ciple ( grace t 0 implant$ 9 reg5]ation3 nev]!less1 :5 ?is pr9ciple does n ex]t itself1 & corrupt nature on ! o!r h&1 is preval5t1 x is h>d to say h[ f> he w run into ! commission ( kn[n & wilful s9s4 ,z = s9s ( infirmity1 !y _c be avoid$1 :5 we are 9 ! be/ frame3 b 9 ?is case we %all f9d a p]son committ+ presumptu\s s9s1 s t if we 7 to judge ( 8 /ate by 8 pres5t frames1 )\t consid]+ ! =m] exp]i5ces :i* he has _h ( ! grace ( ,god1 we %\ld be ready to "q1 :e!r 8 he>t 7 "r ) ,god4 ,& z = s9s ( omission1 ^! g5]ally ensue h]eupon2 he _c draw nigh to ,god1 ) t frame ( _s1 :i* he once _h1 & !re=e is ready to say1 ,:at pr(it %\ld ,i h if ,i pray unto him8 ,job xxi4 #ae4 & sometimes concludes1 t he contracts guilt by attempt+ to engage 9 holy duties4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t he is h9d]$ 9 all 8 spiritual s]vices1 z x is f>!r obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]3 ?us ! apo/le says1 ,:5 ,i w\ld d good1 evil is pres5t ) me1 ,rom4 vii4 #ba4 ,he f9ds 8 he>t dispos$ to w&] f ,god1 & 8 ?\ghts tak5 up ) vanity2 ^u :i* acc\nt x may be truly said1 t 8 be/ works are n only imp]fect1 b defil$ 9 ! sight ( ,god1 :o se>*e? ! he>t1 & obs]ves ! v>i\s /eps by :i* x trea*]\sly dep>ts f him1 & c f9d no way to recov] itself till he is pleas$ to revive 8 "w1 take away ! guilt :i* he has contract$1 recov] him out ( ! sn>e into :i* he has fall51 & s cause ! "w ( grace aga9 to fl\ri% 9 ! s\l1 z x has once done4 ,we %all conclude ) "s inf]5ces f :at has be5 said conc]n+ ! imp]fection ( sanctification 9 believ]s1 toge!r ) ! reasons & consequ5ces !re(4 #a4 ,s9ce s9less p]fection is n atta9able 9 ?is life1 we %\ld f h5ce take occasion to give a *eck to our c5sori\s ?\ghts conc]n+ p]sons or ?+s1 s z n to det]m9e p]sons to be 9 an unconv]t$ /ate1 because !y are *>geable ) _m s9ful infirmities1 :i* are n inconsi/5t ) ! tru? ( grace3 "s abatem5ts are to be made = _! be+ sanctifi$ b 9 "p1 & hav+ ! remnants ( s9 9 !m2 & inde$1 ! greate/ degree ( grace :i* c be atta9$ "h1 comes f> %ort ( t :i* ! sa9ts are arriv$ to 9 heav52 accord+ly ! diff]5ce betwe5 a believ] & an unreg5]ate s9n] is n 9 t "o is p]fect1 & ! o!r imp]fect2 = :5 we consid] ! brighte/ *>act]s giv5 ( any 9 scripture1 _! blemi%es z well z _! graces are record$2 s t none b our ,savi\r c\ld *all5ge ! _w to convict or reprove !m ( s94 ,! apo/le speaks ( ,elias1 z a man subject to l passions z we are1 ,james v4 #ag4 & he might h in/anc$ 9 _m o!rs4 ,!re=e1 :5 we are s5sible ( our own imp]fections1 we ought to enquire1 :e!r ! spots we f9d 9 ourselves1 are l ! spots ( ,god's *ildr58 or1 :e!r ^! infirmities may be reckon$ inconsi/5t ) ! tru? ( grace8 :i*1 if !y be1 ?\gh x af=ds matt] = humiliation1 t we are liable to any s9ful failures1 or defects2 yet x w be "s enc\ragem5t to u1 & matt] ( ?anksgiv+ to ,god1 t not)/&+ ?is1 our he>ts are "r ) him4 ,t we may be1 9 "s measure1 satisfi$ z to ?is matt]1 let x be consid]$1 #a4 ,t we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 a p]son's be+ tempt$ to ! greate/ s9s1 :i* are inconsi/5t ) ! tru? ( grace2 & 8 comply+ ) ! temptation4 ,a temptation ( ?is k9d may (f] itself1 & at ! same "t grace may ex]t itself 9 an em95t degree1 by ! opposition t x makes to x1 :e!r x arises f indwell+ s91 or ,satan4 #b4 ,:5 we read ( "s s9s t are inconsi/5t ) ! tru? ( grace1 su* z ^? :i* ! apo/le speaks (1 :5 he says1 t nei!r =nicators nor idolat]s1 nor adult]]s1 nor effem9ate1 nor abus]s ( !mselves ) mank9d1 nor ?ieves1 nor covet\s1 nor drunk>ds1 nor revil]s1 nor extortion]s1 %all inh]it ! k+dom ( ,god1 #a ,cor4 vi4 #i1 #aj4 & else:]e1 ! fe>ful & unbeliev+1 z well z ^? :o are guilty ( o!r notori\s crimes1 are said to h _! "p 9 ! lake :i* burne? ) fire & brim/one1 ,rev4 xxi4 #h4 ,we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 ^? :o are guilty ( ^! s9s 9 a less degree ?an :at is int5d$1 :5 !y are said to exclude f ! k+dom ( heav52 & o!rs be+ guilty !re(1 9 a notori\s degree1 ) great] aggravations3 ,?us unbeliev+ fe>s 9 ^? :o are call$ to suff] = ,*ri/'s sake1 if !y d n issue 9 a d5ial ( him1 are n altoge!r inconsi/5t ) ! tru? ( grace1 ?\gh !y r5d] a p]son guilty be=e ,god4 ,& ! lea/ degree ( covet\sness1 ?\gh x is n to be excus$1 yet x does n exclude f ! k+dom ( heav52 b ! prevail+ love ( ! _w1 or ! immod]ate pursuit ( x 9 ^? :o use unlawful means to atta9 x1 or h a root$ habitual desire aft] x1 m ?an ,*ri/1 or put x 9 8 room1 ?is is to be reckon$ a m>k ( unreg5]acy4 #c4 ,we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 s9ful infirmities & all[$ infirmities1 or su* :o s9 ?r\gh surprize1 z be+ assault$ by an un=se5 temptation1 :5 n be+ on _! gu>d2 & ! same s9 committ$ ) delib]ation2 ! latt] gives great] gr\nd to fe> t a p]son is 9 a /ate ( unreg5]acy ?an ! =m]4 ,we mu/ also di/+ui% betwe5 s9s committ$ & rep5t$ (1 ) t degree ( godly sorr[ :i* is proportion$ to _! respective aggravations2 & ! same s9s committ$ & cont9u$ 9 ) imp5it5cy2 ! latt] gives gr\nd to conclude1 t a p]son is 9 an unconv]t$ /ate1 ?\gh n ! =m]4 ,& ! diff]5ce arises n b>ely f ! nature ( ! crimes1 = we suppose ! s9s 9 !mselves to be ! same2 b f o!r evid5ces :i* a p]son has or has n ( 8 be+ 9 a /ate ( grace4 #b4 ,f :at has be5 said conc]n+ ! opposition t !re is betwe5 natural consci5ce & corrupt nature 9 ! unreg5]ate1 we may inf]2 t x is a great bless+ to h a religi\s education1 z x has a t5d5cy to prev5t _m enormities1 :i* o!rs1 :o are de/itute ( x1 run into3 ,accord+ly !y :o h _h ?is privilege ought to bless ,god =1 & make a "r improvem5t ( x4 ,b s9ce ^? pr9ciples :i* take _! rise f !nce1 are liable1 )\t ! grace ( ,god prev5t x1 to be ov]come & lo/2 let u press aft] some?+ m ?an ?is1 & be importunate ) ,god1 ^: provid5ce has fav\r$ u ?us f>1 t he w\ld give u a bett] pres]vative aga9/ s91 or t ! prevail+ p[] !re( may be prev5t$ by conv]t+ grace4 #c4 ,f ! opposition t corrupt nature makes 9 believ]s to ! "w ( grace1 we may inf] t ! /&+ ( ! be/ ( m51 or _! n be+ *>geable ) ! greate/ s9s1 is n s mu* ow+ to !mselves z to ! grace ( ,god1 by :i* we are :at we are1 & !re=e ! glory !re( belongs intirely to him2 & t we h reason1 :5 we are pray+ aga9/ our spiritual enemies1 to beg t ,god w\ld deliv] u f ! greate/ ( !m1 namely1 ourselves2 & t he1 :o has a sov]eignty ov] ! he>ts ( all m51 & c gov]n & sanctify _! natural temp]s & dispositions1 w\ld keep u f be+ drawn aside !reby4 ,?is %\ld also induce u to walk wat*fully1 & to be always on our gu>d1 dep5d+ on ! grace ( ,god = help1 t indwell+ s9 may n s f> prevail z to turn aside & ali5ate our affections f him4 #d4 ,f :at has be5 said conc]n+ ! fle% & _s prevail+ by turns1 we inf] ! unc]ta9ty ( ! frame ( our spirits1 & :at *anges we are liable to1 ) respect to ! act+s ( grace1 or ! com=ts t result f x4 ,?is some:at resembles ! /ate ( man z subject to v>i\s *anges1 ) respect to ! disp5sations ( provid5ce2 sometimes lift$ up1 at o!r times ca/ d[n1 & n abid+ long 9 ! same condition3 ,?us we are enabl$1 at "s times1 to ga9 advantage ov] indwell+ s91 & enjoy ! com=ts :i* arise f !nce2 at o!r times1 :5 ! fle% prevails1 ! acts ( grace are int]rupt$1 & its com=ts1 almo/1 if n entirely lo/4 ,:at reason h we !re=e to bless ,god1 t ?\gh our graces are f> f be+ br\ght to p]fection1 & our frames s v>i\s2 yet he has giv5 u gr\nd to conclude1 t grace %all n :olly be lo/1 & we are assur$1 t our /ate1 z we are ju/ifi$1 is n liable to ! same unc]ta9ty1 s t t :i* int]rupts ! progress ( sanctification1 does n br+ u into an unju/ifi$ /ate1 or r5d] u liable to condemnation8 #e4 ,f ! inconv5i5ces we su/a9 by ! fle% prevail+ aga9/ ! _s1 z we are foil$ by temptation1 fall into s9s & are h9d]$ 9 spiritual s]vices1 we inf] ! great hurt t s9 does to ^? :o are 9 a ju/ifi$ & sanctifi$ /ate1 z well z to o!rs1 :o are "u ! dom9ion ( x4 ,& !re=e x is a vile & unw>rantable way ( speak+ :i* "s use1 :o say1 t because no?+ %all sep>ate !m f ! love ( ,*ri/1 or br+ !m :o are ju/ifi$1 back aga9 into an unju/ifi$ /ate1 t !re=e s9 c d !m no hurt2 z ?\gh all ! consequ5ces ( ! preval5cy ( corrupt nature1 & ! di%on\r we br+ to ,god1 & ! guilt we contract h]eby1 c\ld h>dly be reckon$ prejudicial2 b ?is is su* a way ( speak+ z confutes itself 9 ! op9ion ( all judici\s & sob] ,*ri/ians4 ,aga91 we might also inf]1 f ! consequ5ces ( ! preval5cy ( corruption1 z we are liable h]eby to be disc\rag$ f1 or h9d]$ 9 ! p]=mance ( duty2 t we ought1 if we f9d x ?us ) u1 to take occasion f h5ce to enquire1 :e!r "s secret s9 be n indulg$ & ent]ta9$ by u1 :i* gives occasion to ! preval5cy ( corrupt nature1 :i* we ought to be humbl$ =4 ,or if we h liv$ 9 ! omission ( ^? duties :i* are incumb5t on u1 or h provok$ ,god to leave u to ourselves1 & s h _h an h& 9 our pres5t evils2 ?is af=ds matt] ( great humiliation4 ,& we ought to be v importunate ) ,god = re/or+ grace1 n only t our fai? may n fail2 b t we may be recov]$ out ( ! sn>e 9 :i* we are entangl$1 & may be br\ght (f victori\s ov] all our spiritual enemies4 ,footnote #bbc3 4 ,footnote #gh3 4 ,footnote #gi3 ,! ^w is 2 :i* signifies to give !m an int]nal disposition or fitness = ! p]=mance ( ! duties :i* !y 7 to engage 91 ,heb4 xiii4 #ba4 ,footnote #hj3 ,x is a true obs]vation :i* "s h laid d[n 9 ?is kn[n aphorism1 ,nemo rep5te fit turpissimus4 ,que/4 ,,lxxix4 ,,que/4 ,,lxxix4 ,may n true believ]s1 by reason ( _! imp]fections1 & ! _m temptations & s9s !y are ov]tak5 )1 fall away f ! /ate ( grace8 ,,answ4 ,true believ]s1 by reason ( ! un*angeable love ( ,god1 & 8 decree & cov5ant to give !m p]sev]ance1 _! insep>able union ) ,*ri/1 8 cont9ual int]cession = !m1 & ! ,_s & se$ ( ,god abid+ 9 !m1 c nei!r totally nor f9ally fall f ! /ate ( grace1 b are kept by ! p[] ( ,god1 ?r\gh fai? unto salvation4 ,x is natural = p]sons1 :5 !y enjoy any bless+1 to be solicit\s ab\t _! reta9+ x2 o!rwise ! pleasure t arises f x2 if x is l to be %ort & transitory1 is r an amusem5t ?an a solid & sub/antial happ9ess4 ,! same may be said ( ^? graces & privileges :i* believ]s are made p>tak]s (1 z ! fruits & effects ( ! dea? ( ,*ri/3 ,^! are und\bt$ly ! mo/ valuable bless+s2 !re=e x highly conc]ns u to enquire2 :e!r we may assur$ly conclude1 t we %all n lose !m1 & s fail ( t future bless$ness :i* we h _h s delightful a prospect (8 ,! sa9ts' p]sev]ance has n only be5 d5i$ by _m s9ce ! re=mation1 &1 9 p>ticul>1 by ,papi/s1 ,soc9ians1 & ,remon/rants3 ,b by ! ,pelagians ( old2 & all ^? ^: s5tim5ts be> "s aff9ity to1 or are d]iv$ f _! s*eme4 ,&1 inde$1 :5 we f9d p]sons endeav\r+ to e/abli% ! doctr9e ( conditional election1 univ]sal r$emption1 c4 or :5 !y expla9 ! nature ( human lib]ty1 z !y d1 :o make ! grace ( ,god to be dep5d5t on x = its efficacy 9 ! beg9n+ & c>ry+ on ! "w ( conv]sion & sanctification2 & accord+ly ass]t1 t ! w has an equal p[] to det]m9e itself to good or evil2 or1 t ! grace ( ,god af=ds no o!r assi/ance to promote ! "o or f5ce aga9/ ! o!r1 ?an :at is objective1 or1 at lea/1 by support+ our natural faculties2 & if !re be any div9e conc\rse1 t x consi/s only 9 :at respects ! ext]nal disp5sations ( provid5ce1 z a remote means conducive !reunto1 ! ev5t h]e( dep5d+ on our own conduct or disposition to improve ^! means3 ,i say1 if p]sons ma9ta9 ^! & su*-l doctr9es1 x is n to be wond]$1 :5 we f9d !m plead+ = ! possibility ( a believ]'s fall+ totally & f9ally f ! grace ( ,god4 ,= !y :o h br\ght !mselves into a /ate ( grace1 may apo/atize1 or fall f x4 ,if ! free-w ( man fir/ incl9$ itself to ex]cise ^? graces :i* we call special1 su* z fai?1 rep5tance1 love to ,god1 c4 !n x w foll[1 t he may lose !m & relapse to ! contr>y vices2 & by ?is means m5 may plunge !mselves into ! same dep?s ( s9 & mis]y f :5ce !y _h be=e escap$2 &1 accord+ to ?is s*eme1 !re may be1 9 ! c\rse ( our lives1 a great _m in/ances ( defection f ! grace ( ,god1 & recov]y to x1 & f9ally1 a draw+ back unto p]dition3 ,or if a p]son be s happy z to recov] himself out ( 8 la/ apo/acy be=e he leaves ! _w1 !n he is sav$2 o!rwise he f9ally p]i%es4 ,?is is a doctr9e :i* "s def5d1 ! contr>y :]eunto we %all endeav\r to ma9ta91 z be+ ! subject insi/$ on 9 ?is answ]4 ,b be=e we proce$ to ! def5ce !re(1 x may n be amiss to premise some?+1 :i* may h1 at lea/1 a remote t5d5cy to dispose u to receive conviction f ! argum5ts :i* may be br\ght to prove x4 ,?us we may consid] t ! contr>y side ( ! "q is 9 itself less desirable1 if x c\ld be def5d$4 ,x is c]ta91 t ! doctr9e ( ! possibility ( ! sa9ts fall+ f grace1 t5ds v mu* to abate t delight & com=t :i* ! believ] has 9 ! =e-views ( ! issue & ev5t ( 8 pres5t /ate4 ,x is a v melan*oly ?\ght to consid]1 t he :o is n[ advanc$ to ! v bord]s ( heav51 may be ca/ d[n into hell2 or t1 ?\gh he has at pres5t an int]e/ 9 ! special & discrim9at+ love ( ,god1 he may aft]w>ds become ! object ( 8 hatr$1 s z nev] to behold 8 face ) joy 9 a future _w2 or t1 ?\gh 8 feet are set ^u a rock1 yet 8 go+s are n e/abli%$2 ?\gh he is walk+ 9 a pla9 & safe pa?1 yet he may be ensn>$1 entangl$1 & fall1 s z nev] to rise aga92 t ?\gh ,god be 8 fri5d1 yet he may suff] him to fall into ! h&s ( 8 enemies1 & be ru9$ & undone !reby1 z ?\gh 8 own glory 7 n conc]n$ 9 8 com+ (f victori\s ov] !m1 or connect$ ) ! salvation ( 8 p3 ,s t z ?is doctr9e r5d]s ! /ate ( believ]s v prec>i\s & unc]ta91 x t5ds effectually to damp _! joys1 & bla/ _! expectations1 & subject !m to p]petual bondage2 & x is a great h9drance to _! (f]+ praise & ?anksgiv+ to ,god1 ^: grace is n s mu* magnifi$ t[>ds !m1 z x w\ld be1 _h !y gr\nd to conclude t ! "w :i* is n[ begun1 %\ld c]ta9ly be br\ght to p]fection4 ,& on ! o!r h&1 ! doctr9e :i* we are to ma9ta91 is 9 itself s v com=table1 t if we 71 at pres5t1 9 susp5se conc]n+ ! tru? !re(1 we _c b desire t x may appe> to be agreeable to ! m9d ( ,god3 ,x is c]ta9ly a v delightful ?+ = u to be assur$1 t :at is at pres5t well1 %all end well2 t !y :o are br\ght to believe 9 ,*ri/1 %all = ev] abide ) him2 & t ! "w ( grace1 :i*1 at pres5t1 af=ds s fair & pleas+ a prospect ( its be+ at la/ p]fect$ 9 glory1 %all n misc>ry4 ,?is w h a t5d5cy to enhance our joy 9 proportion to ! gr\nd we h to conclude t ! "w is true & g5u9e2 & x w excite our ?ankfulness to ,god1 :5 we consid]1 t he :o is ! au?or1 w also be ! f9i%] ( fai?3 ,s t x is c]ta9 ?is doctr9e des]ves confirmation2 & accord+ly we %all endeav\r to e/abli% our fai? !re9 9 ! foll[+ me?od3 ,i4 ,we %all consid] :at we are to und]/& by p]sev]+ 9 grace1 or fall+ f x4 ,,ii4 ,we %all prove1 t ! be/ believ]s w\ld c]ta9ly fall f grace1 7 !y left to !mselves3 ,s t _! p]sev]ance !re91 is pr9cipally to be ascrib$ to ! p[] ( ,god1 :i* keeps !m1 ?r\gh fai?1 unto salvation4 ,,iii4 ,we %all consid]1 :at gr\nd we h to conclude t ! sa9ts %all p]sev]e 9 grace2 & s expla9 & illu/rate ! sev]al argum5ts insi/$ on 9 ?is answ]2 to :i* we %all add "s o!rs tak5 f sev]al scriptures by :i* ?is doctr9e may be def5d$4 ,,iv4 ,we %all endeav\r to answ] "s objections t are g5]ally br\ght aga9/ x4 ,v4 ,we %all consid] :at we are to und]/& by p]sev]+ 9 grace1 or fall+ f x4 #a4 ,:5 we speak ( a p]son z p]sev]+ 9 grace1 ?is supposes t he has ! tru? ( grace4 ,we d n h]eby int5d t a p]son may n fall away f a pr(ession ( fai?2 or t no "o c lose t :i* we g5]ally call common grace1 :i*1 9 _m ?+s1 be>s a resemblance to t :i* is sav+4 ,we h be=e consid]$1 t !re is a tempor>y fai?1 :]eby p]sons appe> religi\s1 :ile x comports ) _! secul> int]e/2 b :5 !y are call$ by reason ( p]secution or tribulation1 :i* may arise = ! sake ( ! gospel1 to =ego _! worldly int]e/s1 or quit _! pret5sions to religion1 !y fall away1 or lose t grace :i* !y seem$ to h1 z ! ,evangeli/ expresses x1 ,luke viii4 #ah4 ,we read ( "s ^: hope ( salvation is l ! spid]'s web1 or ! giv+ up ( ! gho/2 b ^! are describ$ n z true believ]s1 b hypocrites4 ,x is beyond dispute t su* may apo/atize1 & n only lay aside ! ext]nal practice ( "s religi\s duties1 b d5y & oppose ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 :i* !y once ass5t$ to ! tru? (4 #b4 ,x is c]ta9 t true believ]s may fall into v great s9s2 b yet !y %all be recov]$ & br\ght aga9 to rep5tance3 !re=e we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 _! di%on\r+ ,*ri/1 disobey+ 8 comm&s1 & !reby provok+ him to be angry ) him2 & _! fall+ away totally f him4 ,we h be=e consid]$1 :5 we prov$ t p]fection is n atta9able 9 ?is life1 t ! be/ m5 are sometimes *>geable ) great fail+s & defects4 ,& inde$1 sometimes _! s9s are v he9\sly aggravat$1 _! conv]sation 9 ! mean :ile discov]+ t !y are de/itute ( ! act+s ( grace1 & t to su* a degree t !y c h>dly be di/+ui%$ f ^? :o are 9 an unreg5]ate /ate3 accord+ly x is "o ?+ = a believ] n to be able to put =? ^? acts ( grace :i* he once did2 & ano!r ?+ = him to lose ! pr9ciple ( grace3 x w\ld be a v prepo/]\s ?+ to say1 t :5 ,david s9n$ 9 ! matt] ( ,uriah1 ! pr9ciple ( grace ex]t$ itself2 yet x 0 n :olly lo/4 ,x is n ! same 9 ?is case1 z 9 ! m common in/ances ( ! sa9ts' infirmities1 :i* !y are daily *>geable )1 9 :i*1 ! conflict t !re is betwe5 ! fle% & _s appe>s2 = :5 corrupt nature ex]ts itself 9 su* a degree t x leads p]sons to ! commission ( delib]ate & presumptu\s s9s1 !y h>dly appe> to be believ]s at t "t3 nev]!less if we comp>e :at !y 7 be=e !y fell1 ) :at !y %all be :5 br\ght to rep5tance1 we may conclude1 t !y did n1 by _! fall1 br+ !mselves altoge!r into a /ate ( unreg5]acy4 #c4 ,x is beyond dispute1 t z a believ] may be de/itute ( ! acts ( grace2 s he may lose ! com=ts !re(1 & s9k into ! dep?s ( despair4 ,( ?is we h sev]al in/ances record$ 9 scripture1 :i* are agreeable to ! exp]i5ces ( _m 9 our day3 ?us ! ,psalmi/1 at "o "t1 speaks ( himself1 z ca/ d[n1 & 8 s\l disquiet$ )9 him1 ,psal4 xliii4 #e4 & cxvi4 #c4 ,& at ano!r "t he says1 ,! sorr[s ( dea? compass$ me1 & ! pa9s ( hell gat hold ^u me4 ,& else:]e he compla9s1 ,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]cies1 ,psal4 lxxvii4 #g-i4 ,& aga91 a believ] is repres5t$ z be+ altoge!r de/itute ( a com=table s5se ( ! div9e love1 :5 compla9+1 ,?\ ha/ laid me 9 ! l[e/ pit1 9 d>kness1 9 ! deeps4 ,?y wra? lie? h>d ^u me1 & ?\ ha/ afflict$ me ) all ?y waves4 ,wilt ?\ %ew wond]s to ! dead8 ,%all ! dead arise & praise !e8 ,%all ?y lov+ k9dness be decl>$ 9 ! grave1 or ?y fai?fulness 9 de/ruction8 ,?y fi]ce wra? goe? ov] me1 ?y t]rors h cut me (f1 ,psal4 lxxxviii4 #f4 c4 ,& x is c]ta91 t :5 at any "t he falls into v great s9s1 :i* seem inconsi/5t ) a /ate ( grace1 he has no pres5t evid5ce t he is a believ]2 & is nev] fav\r$ ) a com=table s5se ( 8 int]e/ 9 ,*ri/1 nor is ! joy ( ,god's salvation re/or$ to him1 till he is br\ght unfeign$ly to rep5t ( 8 s94 ,=m] exp]i5ces w n ev9ce ! tru? ( grace1 :ile he rema9s imp5it5t4 ,x is a bad sign :5 any "o1 :o =m]ly appe>$ to h ! tru? ( grace1 b is n[ fall5 into great s9s1 concludes himself to be 9 a /ate ( grace1 )\t ! ex]cise ( true rep5tance2 = ?is c be deem$ little bett] ?an presumption3 h[ev]1 ,god1 ^: m]cy is inf9itely above our des]ts1 w1 9 ! end1 recov] him2 ?\gh1 at pres5t1 he does n look l "o ( 8 *ildr54 #d4 ,!re are "s :o suppose t a believ] may fall totally1 ?\gh n f9ally f grace4 ,& _! reason = x is ?is2 because !y conclude1 z !y h suffici5t w>rant to d1 f scripture1 t !y %all n fall f9ally1 inasmu* z ! purpose ( ,god conc]n+ election1 mu/ /&2 if !y _h n be5 *os5 to salvation !y w\ld nev] h be5 br\ght into a /ate ( grace3 !y are suppos$1 be=e !y fell1 to h be5 sanctifi$2 :]eas sanctification is insep>ably connect$ ) salvation2 & !re=e1 ?\gh !y consid] !m1 at ?is "t1 z hav+ lo/ ! grace ( sanctification1 & s to h fall5 totally2 yet !y %all be recov]$1 & !re=e n fall f9ally4 ,sanctification is ,*ri/'s pur*ase2 & :]e grace is pur*as$ = any "o1 a price ( r$emption is paid = 8 deliv]ance f condemnation2 & consequ5tly he %all be recov]$ & sav$ at la/1 ?\gh1 at pres5t1 he is1 accord+ to _! op9ion1 totally fall54 ,^! suppose1 n only t ! acts ( grace may be lo/1 b ! v pr9ciple1 & ! reason h]e( is1 because !y _c see1 h[ great & notori\s s9s1 su* z ^? committ$ by ,david1 ,pet]1 ,solomon1 & "s o!rs1 c consi/ ) a pr9ciple ( grace3 ?is inde$ cuts ! knot ( "s difficulties t seem to att5d ! doctr9e ( ! sa9ts p]sev]ance1 ?\gh fall+ into great s9s3 nev]!less1 ,i ?9k x may easily be prov$1 :i* we %all endeav\r to d1 t !y %all be pres]v$ f a total1 z well z a f9al apo/acy3 or1 t :5 !y fall into great s9s1 !y d n lose ! pr9ciple ( grace1 ?\gh x be1 at pres5t1 innactive2 :i* we %all take occasion to insi/ on1 m p>ticul>ly "u a foll[+ head1 :5 we consid] t argum5t m5tion$ 9 ?is answ] = ! pro( ( ?is doctr9e tak5 f ! ,_s & se$ ( ,god abid+ 9 a believ]1 z t :i* pres]ves him f a total z well z a f9al apo/acy4 ,,ii4 ,we %all n[ consid]1 t ! be/ believ]s w\ld c]ta9ly fall f grace1 7 !y left to !mselves3 s t _! p]sev]ance !re9 is pr9cipally to be ascrib$ to ! p[] ( ,god1 t keeps !m ?r\gh fai? unto salvation4 ,?is is p>ticul>ly obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 9 :i* sev]al argum5ts are laid d[n to prove ! doctr9e ( ! sa9ts' p]sev]ance 9 grace1 & x is suppos$ to be f\nd$ on 8 p[]1 & w1 to ma9ta9 x4 ,god is /yl$ ! pres]v] ( m51 ,job vii4 #bj4 inasmu* z he upholds all ?+s by ! ^w ( 8 p[]1 s t indep5d5cy on him is inconsi/5t ) ! idea ( our be+ creatures2 & we h no less gr\nd to conclude1 t 8 p[] ma9ta9s ! new creature1 or t grace1 :i* took its fir/ rise f him4 ,%\ld he fail or =sake u1 we c\ld n put =? ! lea/ act ( grace1 mu* less p]sev]e !re94 ,:5 man at fir/ came out ( ! h&s ( ,god1 he 0 end[$ ) a great] ability to /& ?an any "o1 except+ our ,savi\r1 has be5 fav\r$ )1 s9ce s9 ent]$ into ! _w2 yet he apo/atiz$1 n f any necessity ( nature1 b by adh]+ to t temptation :i* he might h )/ood4 ,!n h[ unable is he to /& 9 8 pres5t /ate1 :o is become weak1 &1 ?\gh br\ght into a /ate ( grace1 r5ew$ & sanctifi$ b 9 "p2 hav+ /ill ! rema9d]s ( corruption1 :i* ma9ta9 a con/ant opposition to ! pr9ciple ( grace8 ,our p]sev]ance 9 grace _c !re=e be ow+ to ourselves2 accord+ly ! apo/le ascribes ?is to a div9e h&1 :5 he says1 t we are kept by ! p[] ( ,god ?r\gh fai? unto salvation1 #a ,pet4 i4 #e4 ,a late celebrat$ writ]1 on ! o!r side ( ! "q1#ha attempts to evade ! =ce ( ?is argum5t to prove ! doctr9e ( p]sev]ance1 ?\gh ,i ?9k1 )\t mu* /r5g? ( reason+1 :5 he says2 t all :o are pres]v$ to salvation1 are kept by ! p[] ( ,god1 b n t all believ]s are s kept4 ,to :i* x may be repli$1 t all believ]s1 ^: "* answ]s t ( ! *ur*1 to :i* ! apo/le writes1 %all be sav$2 namely1 all :o are begott5 aga9 unto a lively hope1 by ! resurrection ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 to an inh]itance incorruptible & undefil$1 & t fade? n away1 res]v$ 9 heav5 = !m2 ^: fai?1 aft] x has be5 tri$1 %all be f\nd unto praise1 & hon\r1 & glory1 at ! appe>+ ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 #a ,pet4 i4 #c1 #d1 #g4 ,i say1 ^! %all c]ta9ly be sav$3 !re=e1 if all :o are ?us pres]v$ to salvation1 are kept by ! p[] ( ,god1 ?is is all we ne$ cont5d =4 ,& :]eas he adds1 t :5 !y are said to be kept ?r\gh fai?1 ! mean+ is1 !y are kept1 if !y cont9ue 9 ! fai?4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 ,t _! cont9uance 9 ! fai? 0 put out ( all dispute1 by :at is said conc]n+ !m 9 ! words go+ be=e & foll[+1 z r[ ref]r$ to4 ,& z to 8 argum5t1 x am\nts to no m ?an ?is2 t !y %all be kept by ! p[] ( ,god1 if !y keep !mselves2 or !y %all p]sev]e if !y p]sev]e1 to :i* ,i ne$ make no reply4 ,b s9ce our ma9 design 9 ?is head is n to prove t believ]s %all p]sev]e1 :i* we res]ve to our next2 b to %ew t :atev] we ass]t conc]n+ _! p]sev]ance1 take its rise f ,god2 we %all consid] ?is z pla9ly conta9$ 9 scripture4 ,accord+ly ! apo/le speaks ( ! ,"l's deliv]+ him f e evil "w1 & pres]v+ him to 8 heav5ly k+dom1 #b ,tim4 iv4 #ah4 ,jude1 v]4 #a4 & ! apo/le ,jude speaks ( believ]s z sanctifi$ by ,god ! ,fa!r1 & pres]v$ 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 & call$1 or z be+ fir/ call$1 & !n pres]v$ by ,god ! ,fa!r1 ?r\gh ! int]v5tion ( ,*ri/1 our great ,m$iator1 till !y are br\ght to glory4 ,& our ,savi\r1 9 8 affectionate pray] = 8 *ur*1 a little be=e he left ! _w1 says1 ,holy ,fa!r1 keep1 ?r\gh ?9e own "n1 ^? :om ?\ ha/ giv5 me1 ,john xvii4 #aa4 :i* n only proves t ! p]sev]ance ( ! sa9ts is ow+ to ,god1 b t ! glory ( 8 own "n is conc]n$ h]e92 !re=e x is n f ourselves1 b him3 & !re is ano!r scripture1 9 :i* our ,savi\r1 speaks ( ! p]sev]ance ( 8 %eep 9 grace1 & ( 8 giv+ !m et]nal life1 & adds1 t !y %all nev] p]i%1 nei!r %all any pluck !m out ( 8 h&1 *ap4 x4 #bh4 !re=e x is ow+ to 8 c>e1 z ! great ,%eph]d ( ! %eep1 & to 8 p[]1 t is sup]ior to t ( all ^? :o attempt to de/roy !m1 t !y %all p]sev]e 9 grace4 ,& ?is leads u to consid]1 ,,iii4 ,:at gr\nd we h to conclude t ! sa9ts %all p]sev]e 9 grace1 & s expla9 & illu/rate ! argum5ts insi/$ on 9 ?is answ]1 toge!r ) "s o!rs t may be tak5 f ! s5se ( sev]al scriptures1 by :i* ?is doctr9e may be def5d$4 #a4 ,! sa9ts' p]sev]ance 9 grace may be prov$ f ! un*angeable love ( ,god1 & 8 decree & purpose1 relat+ to _! salvation1 9 :i* x is discov]$ & execut$4 ,t ,god lov$ !m ) a love ( good-w1 be=e !y 7 incl9$ to express any love to him1 is evid5t2 because _! love to him is assign$ z ! effect & consequ5ce ( 8 love to !m1 z ! apo/le says1 ,we love him because he fir/ lov$ u1 #a ,john iv4 #ai4 ,!re=e ?is love ( ,god to 8 p1 mu/ be consid]$ z an imman5t act2 f :5ce x foll[s1 t x 0 f et]nity1 s9ce all ,god's imman5t acts are et]nal3 & ?is is p>ticul>ly express$ by ! prophet1 :5 he says1 ,! ,"l ha? appe>$ ( old unto me1 say+1 ,yea1 ,i h lov$ !e ) an ev]la/+ love1 ,j]4 xxxi4 #c4 ,if ?is be meant ( a love t %all nev] h an end1 x pla9ly proves ! doctr9e we are def5d+2 b inasmu* z ! words t imm$iately foll[1 ,!re=e1 ) lov+ k9dness h ,i drawn !e1 seem to intimate t ?is ev]la/+ love is t :i* 0 f ev]la/+2 z 8 draw+ !m or br++ !m into a conv]t$ /ate is ! result h]e(3 !re=e ?is ev]la/+ love is ! same z 8 et]nal purpose1 or design to save !m4 ,if !re be su* an et]nal purpose relat+ to _! salvation1 ?is necess>ily inf]s _! p]sev]ance2 & t !re 0 su* a design 9 ,god has be5 already prov$ "u a =ego+ answ]#hb4 ,& !y :o are ! objects ( ?is et]nal purpose ( grace are frequ5tly describ$1 9 scripture1 z believ]s1 inasmu* z fai? & salvation are insep>ably connect$ toge!r2 !re=e1 ! execution ( ,god's purpose 9 giv+ fai?1 necess>ily inf]s ! execution !re(1 9 sav+ !m t believe4 ,t ?is purpose ( grace is un*angeable1 has be5 be=e prov$#hc2 & may be f>!r argu$ f :at ! apo/le speaks conc]n+ ! immutability ( 8 c\nsel1 %ewn to ! heirs ( promise1 z ! gr\nd ( t /rong consolation :i* !y h :o are fly+ = refuge to lay hold ^u ! hope set be=e !m1 ,heb4 vi4 #ag1 #ah4 ,!re=e1 if ,god _c *ange 8 purpose1 relat+ to ! salvation ( believ]s1 x necess>ily foll[s1 t !y %all c]ta9ly atta9 ?is salvation1 & consequ5tly1 t !y %all p]sev]e 9 grace4 ,obj4 ,to ?is x w be object$1 t ?\gh ,god may be said to love 8 p1 :ile !y reta9 _! integrity1 yet !y may provoke him by _! s9s to ca/ !m (f2 !re=e ! pres5t ex]cise ( div9e love to !m is no c]ta9 argum5t t x %all be ext5d$ to ! end1 s z t1 by virtue h]e(1 he w enable !m to p]sev]e1 & !n br+ !m to glory4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$2 t we d n d5y t believ]s1 by _! s9s1 may provoke ,god s f>1 z t1 if he %\ld m>k _! iniquities1 or deal ) !m accord+ to ! dem]it !re(1 he w\ld ca/ !m (f = ev]2 b ?is he w n d1 because x is inconsi/5t ) 8 purpose to recov] !m f _! backslid+s1 & =give _! iniquities4 ,moreov]1 x _c be d5i$1 t1 not)/&+ ,god's et]nal love to !m1 !re are _m in/ances ( 8 hatr$ & displeasure express$ 9 ! ext]nal disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce1 :i* are z (t5 *ang$1 z _! conduct t[>ds him is *ang$2 b ?is does n inf] a *ange 9 ,god's purpose3 he may te/ify 8 displeasure aga9/ !m1 or z ! ,psalmi/ expresses x1 ,visit _! transgressions ) ! rod1 & _! iniquities ) /ripes1 ,psal4 lxxxix4 #cb4 ,nev]!less he _c *ange 8 resolution to save !m2 & !re=e1 by "s me?ods ( grace1 he w recov] !m f _! backslid+s1 & enable !m to p]sev]e 9 grace1 s9ce 8 c\nsel %all /&1 & he w d all 8 pleasure4 #b4 ,ano!r argum5t to prove ! sa9ts' p]sev]ance1 may be tak5 f ! cov5ant ( grace1 & ! _m promises respect+ _! salvation1 :i* are conta9$ !re94 ,t ?is may appe>1 let x be consid]$1 7#a47 ,t ,*ri/ 0 appo9t$ to be ! head ( ?is cov5ant1 z 0 obs]v$ 9 a =ego+ answ]#hd2 & accord+ly !re 0 an et]nal transaction betwe5 ! ,fa!r & him2 9 :i*1 all ?+s 7 /ipulat$ 9 ! behalf ( 8 elect1 :om he !re9 repres5t$1 :i* relate to _! ev]la/+ salvation4 ,9 ?is cov5ant ,god ! ,fa!r1 n only promis$ t he %\ld h a se$ to s]ve him1 ,psal4 xxii4 #cj4 b t he %\ld see 8 se$2 & t ! pleasure ( ! ,"l1 ) relation to !m1 %\ld prosp] 9 8 h&2 t he %\ld see ( ! travel ( 8 s\l1 & be satisfi$1 ,isa4 liii4 #aj1 #aa4 :i* implies1 t he %\ld see ! fruits & effects ( all t he _h done & suff]$ = !m1 9 ord] to _! salvation2 & ?is is n spok5 ( "s ( !m1 b ( all2 & x c\ld n h _h its accompli%m5t1 7 x possible = !m n to p]sev]e 9 grace4 7#b47 ,9 ?is cov5ant1 ,*ri/ has und]tak5 to keep !m1 z ! result ( 8 becom+ a ,surety = !m1 9 :i* he n only engag$ to pay ! debt ( ob$i5ce & suff]+s t 0 due f !m1 :i* he has already done2 b t he w\ld "w all t grace 9 !m :i* he pur*as$ by 8 blood2 & he has already begun ?is "w 9 !m :i* is n yet accompli%$3 c we !re=e suppose t he w n br+ x to p]fection1 nor enable !m to endure to ! end1 t !y may be sav$1 :i* w\ld argue ! greate/ unfai?fulness 9 him1 :o is /yl$ ,fai?ful & ,true8 ,moreov]1 z !re are engagem5ts on ,*ri/'s "p1 relat+ h]eunto1 & 9 pursuance !re(1 !y are said to be 9 8 h&2 s ! ,fa!r has giv5 !m an additional security1 t !y %all be pres]v$ f apo/asy2 & !re=e !y are also said to be 9 8 h&2 f :5ce none c pluck !m out2 & f !nce x is argu$1 t !y %all nev] p]i%1 ,john x4 #bh1 #bi4 ,& we may obs]ve1 t ! life :i* ,*ri/ is said to give !m respects n only ! beg9n+ !re(1 9 ! fir/ grace :i* !y are made p>tak]s ( 9 conv]sion2 b x is call$ et]nal life1 :i* c]ta9ly d5otes ! complet+ ( ?is "w 9 _! ev]la/+ salvation4 7#c47 ,! subject-matt] ( ! promises conta9$ 9 ! cov5ant ( grace1 relates n only to _! sanctification "h1 b salvation h]eaft]2 9 :i* respect x is call$ an ev]la/+ cov5ant1 & ! m]cies !re(1 ! sure m]cies ( ,david1 ,isa4 lv4 #c1 #d4 t is1 ei!r ^? m]cies :i* ,david1 :o _h an int]e/ 9 ?is cov5ant1 0 giv5 to expect2 or m]cies :i* ,*ri/ _h engag$ to pur*ase & be/[1 :o is "h call$ ,david1 z else:]e1 ,hos4 iii4 #e4 inasmu* z ,david 0 an em95t type ( him1 z well z because he 0 8 se$ accord+ to ! fle%2 & t ?is is ! m probable s5se ( ! two1 appe>s f ! foll[+ words1 9 :i* he is said to be giv5 = a witness to ! p1 a lead] & comm&] to ! p3 & if ^! m]cies are 9 ,*ri/'s h& to apply1 x is no wond] t !y are /yl$ sure m]cies4 ,we might "h consid] ! cov5ant ( grace z conta9+ 9 x all ! promises t respect ! beg9n+1 c>ry+ on1 or complet+ ! salvation ( 8 p2 & ^! relate n only to :at ,god w d = !m2 b :at he w enable !m to be1 & d1 9 ^? ?+s t conc]n _! fai?fulness to him1 :]eby !y h ! highe/ security t !y %all behave !mselves z becomes a cov5ant-p4 ,?us he assures !m1 t he w be to !m a ,god1 t is1 t he w glorify 8 div9e p]fections 9 be/[+ on !m ! special & di/+ui%+ bless+s ( ! cov5ant2 & t !y %all be to him a p1 t is1 %all behave !mselves s z t !y %all n1 by apo/acy f him1 oblige him to dis[n 8 relation to !m1 or exclude !m f 8 cov5ant4 ,he has n only enc\rag$ !m to expect ^? great ?+s t he w\ld d = !m1 provid$ !y yield$ ob$i5ce to 8 law2 b t he w\ld put 8 law into _! inw>d p>ts1 & write x 9 _! he>ts1 :]eby !y might be dispos$ to obey him3 & :5 he says1 t !y %all tea* no m e man 8 neighb\r1 & e man 8 bro!r1 say+1 ,"k ! ,"l1 he gives !m to und]/& t !y %\ld n only tea* or in/ruct "o o!r 9 ! k ( ,god1 :i* respects _! be+ fav\r$ ) ! ext]nal means ( grace2 b t !y %\ld all "k him1 f ! lea/ ( !m unto ! greate/4 ,?is n only d5otes t !y %\ld h a speculative k ( div9e tru?1 b a sav+ k !re(2 :i* is insep>ably connect$ ) life et]nal1 ,john xvii4 #c4 z appe>s f its be+ accompani$ )1 or fl[+ f =giv5ess ( s91 z x imm$iately foll[s2 = ,i w =give _! iniquity2 & ?is is express$ ) a peculi> emphasis1 :i* is c]ta9ly inconsi/5t ) _! fall+ f a ju/ifi$ /ate1 :5 x is said1 ,i w rememb] _! s9 no m1 ,j]4 xxxi4 #cc1 #cd4 ,& else:]e1 :5 ,god speaks ( 8 mak+ an ev]la/+ cov5ant ) 8 p1 *ap4 xxxii4 #dj4 he promises t he w n turn away f !m to d !m good2 &1 inasmu* z !y are prone1 by reason ( ! deceitfulness ( _! he>ts1 to turn aside f him1 he adds1 ,i w put my fe> 9 _! he>ts1 t !y %all n dep>t f me2 x is n only said t he w n turn f !m1 if !y fe> him2 b he gives !m security 9 ?is cov5ant1 t !y %all fe> him3 c we !re=e conclude t !y1 9 :om ?is cov5ant is s f> made good1 t ,god has put 8 fe> 9 _! he>ts1 :i* is suppos$ 9 _! be+ believ]s1 %all n atta9 ! o!r bless+ promis$1 to wit1 t ( _! n dep>t+ f him8 ,moreov]1 ! /ability ( ?is cov5ant1 z a f\ndation ( ! sa9ts' p]sev]ance1 is set =? by a metaphor1 tak5 f ! mo/ fix$ & /able p>ts ( nature2 & x is said to exce$ !m h]e92 ,! m\nta9s %all dep>t & ! hills be remov$1 b my k9dness %all n dep>t f !e2 nei!r %all ! cov5ant ( my peace be remov$1 sai? ! ,"l1 t ha? m]cy on !e1 ,isa4 liv4 #aj4 ,object4 ,! pr9cipal objection t is br\ght to en]vate ! =ce ( ?is argum5t tak5 f ^? promises ( ! cov5ant1 :i* respect ! sa9ts' p]sev]ance1 is1 t !y are to be consid]$ ei!r z conditional1 & ! conditions !re( n fulfill$1 9 :i* case !y are n oblig+1 & !re=e ,god is n b\nd to give salvation to ^? to :om he has promis$ x1 ^u ^! conditions2 or else !y are to be consid]$ z made to a political body1 viz4 ! ,jewi% nation1 9 :i* case x is n to be suppos$ t !y respect _! et]nal salvation1 b only "s temporal deliv]ance :i* !y 7 to be made p>tak]s (1 t belong$ to t *ur* 9 g5]al2 = ev]la/+ salvation is nev] consid]$ z a bless+ t %all be appli$ to :ole nations1 h[ mu* soev] an :ole nation may p>take ( ! common gifts ( div9e b\nty :i* are be/[$ 9 ?is _w4 ,answ4 ,9 answ] to ?is objection1 9 bo? its bran*es1 ,i ne$ only ref] to :at has be5 said else:]e4 ,z to ! =m] bran* !re(1 we h endeav\r$ to %ew h[ ^? scriptures are to be und]/ood :i* are laid d[n 9 a conditional =m1 )\t suppos+ t !y militate aga9/ ! absolut5ess ( ,god's purpose1 or its un*angeabl5ess1 & indep5d5cy on ! conduct ( m54#he ,& z to ! latt] bran* !re(2 :at has be5 said 9 answ] to an objection ( ! l nature1 br\ght aga9/ ! doctr9e ( election by ,dr4 ,:itby1 & o!rs1 :o suppose t ! bless+s1 :i* ! elect are said to be made p>tak]s ( 9 scripture1 respect ! nation ( ! ,jews1 or ! *ur* 9 g5]al1 & n a p>ticul> numb] *os5 out ( !m to salvation2 & t ! promises :i* are direct$ to !m1 are only su* z !y 7 giv5 to expect1 z a *ur* or political body ( m51 may well be appli$ to our pres5t purpose1 & s]ve z an answ] to ?is objection2#hf !re=e all t ,i %all add by way ( reply to x1 9 ?is place1 is1 #a4 ,if any ?+ be annex$ to ^! promises ( ! cov5ant1 t gives occasion = "s to conclude1 t x is conditional1 we mu/ take he$ t we d n und]/& su* expressions z d5ot+ ! dep5dance ( ,god's det]m9ations on ! arbitr>y w ( man2 z ?\gh 8 purpose relat+ to ! salvation ( 8 p 7 indet]m9ate1 & x 7 a matt] ( d\bt ) him1 z well z ) u1 :e!r he %\ld fulfil x or no2 because x is unc]ta9 :e!r ! conditions !re( %all be p]=m$2 = ?is supposition is inconsi/5t ) ! div9e p]fections3 b1 if1 on ! o!r h&1 we suppose t ! grace or duty annex$ to ! promise1 mu/ h "s idea ( a condition conta9$ 9 x2 ?is may be und]/ood accord+ to ! t5or ( ,god's reveal$ w1 z d5ot+ no?+ else b a condition ( our expectation1 or ( our claim to ! bless+ promis$2 & !n no?+ c be inf]r$ f h5ce1 b t "s :o lay claim to1 or expect salvation1 )\t p]=m+ ! condition !re(1 may apo/atize1 & s miss ( x2 :i* does n 9 ! lea/ militate aga9/ ! doctr9e we are def5d+4 ,& to ?is we may f>!r add1 t :5 su* a condition is annex$ to a promise 7= ,i w n decl9e to call x s1 9 ! s5se b n[ laid d[n7 & !re is ano!r promise add$1 9 :i* ,god engages t he w enable !m to p]=m ?is condition1 t is equival5t to an absolute promise2 & ( ?is k9d are ^? conditions t are m5tion$ 9 ! scriptures be=e ref]r$ to1 z has be5 already obs]v$4 ,:5 ,god promises t he w be a ,god to !m1 t he w =give _! iniquities1 & nev] rev]se ! s5t5ce ( =giv5ess1 or rememb] _! s9s no m1 & t he w nev] turn away f !m to d !m good2 he1 at ! same "t promises1 t he w put 8 law 9 _! inw>d p>ts1 & write x 9 _! he>ts1 & put 8 fe> 9 _! he>ts1 & s enable !m to behave !mselves z 8 p1 or to be to him a p2 & :5 ,god sets =? ! /ability ( 8 cov5ant1 & intimates t x %\ld n be remov$1 he adds1 t 8 k9dness %all n dep>t f !m1 :i* k9dness does n b>ely respect "s temporal bless+s :i* he w\ld be/[ ^u !m1 b 8 ext5d+ t grace to !m t %\ld keep !m fai?ful to him2 & !re=e he says1 t 9 righte\sness !y %\ld be e/abli%$2 :i* conta9s a promise to ma9ta9 grace 9 !m1 )\t :i* !y c\ld h>dly be said to be e/abli%$ 9 righte\sness1 z well z t he w\ld p]=m ! o!r ?+s promis$ to !m 9 ?is cov5ant4 #b4 ,z to ! o!r bran* ( ! objection1 9 :i* ! promises are consid]$ z giv5 to ! *ur* 9 g5]al1 or to ! ,jews1 z a political body ( m52 & t ?is _c be suppos$ to respect _! ev]la/+ salvation1 b only "s temporal bless+s :i* !y %\ld enjoy1 x may be repli$1 ,t ?is is to be det]m9$ by ! express words conta9$ 9 ! promise3 if ,god tells !m t he w d t = !m :i* includes m 9 x ?an ! bless+s :i* !y are suppos$ to enjoy1 t are ( a temporal nature1 we are n to conclude t !re is no?+ ( salvation conta9$ 9 !m1 :5 ! words seem to imply t !re is4 ,& ?\gh ^! promises are said to be giv5 to ! ,jews1 z a political body ( m51 & !re are "s circum/ances !re91 :i* h an imm$iate & p>ticul> relation to !m3 yet ! promises ( special grace & salvation 7 to be appli$ only by ^? :o believ$ among/ !m2 & ! same promises are to be appli$ by believ]s 9 all ages2 or else we mu/ und]/& ^? scriptures only z an hi/orical relation ( ?+s t d n belong to u2 :i* w\ld t5d v mu* to detract f ! spirituality & usefulness ( _m p>ts ( scripture4 ,to make ?is appe>1 we might consid] "s promises :i*1 :5 fir/ made1 _h a p>ticul> relation to ,god's deal+s ) 8 p 9 ^? circum/ances 9 :i* !y 7 at t "t2 :i*1 not)/&+1 are appli$ 9 a m ext5sive mann]1 to ,new ,te/am5t believ]s 9 all ages4 ,?us :5 ,god tells 8 p1 9 ! scripture be=e ref]r$ to1 t all ?y *ildr5 %all be taught ( ! ,"l1 ,isa4 liv4 #ac4 :atev] respect ?is may h to ! *ur* ( ! ,jews1 our ,savi\r applies x 9 a m ext5sive way1 z belong+ to believ]s 9 all ages1 :5 he says1 ,e man !re=e t ha? he>d & le>n$ ( ! ,fa!r1 come? unto me1 ,john vi4 #de4 ,& :5 ,god promises ,jo%ua t he w\ld n fail nor =sake him1 & enc\rages him !reby1 n to fe> nor be dismay$1 ,jo%4 i4 #e1 #i4 :5 he 0 to pass ov] ,jordan1 into ! l& ( ,canaan2 & aft] t1 to engage 9 a "w :i* 0 att5d$ ) _m difficulties3 ?is promise is appli$1 by ! apo/le1 z an inducem5t to believ]s1 9 8 day1 to be cont5t ) su* ?+s z !y h2 accord+ly he adds1 t :at ,god told ,jo%ua ( old1 ! same 0 writt5 = _! enc\ragem5t1 viz4 t he w\ld nev] leave !m1 nor =sake !m1 ,heb4 xiii4 #e4 ,we _c !re=e b conclude f h5ce1 t ?is objection is ( no =ce 9 ei!r ( its bran*es1 to ov]?r[ ! doctr9e ( ! sa9ts' p]sev]ance1 z f\nd$ on ! /ability ( ! promises ( ! cov5ant ( grace4 #c4 ,! sa9ts' p]sev]ance 9 grace may be f>!r prov$ f _! insep>able union ) ,*ri/3 ?is union is n only f$]al1 z he is ! head ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 & !y 8 memb]s1 ^: salvation he has engag$ to br+ ab\t1 z 0 obs]v$ "u ! la/ head2 b he may be consid]$ also z _! vital head1 f :om !y receive spiritual life & influ5ce2 s t z long z !y abide 9 him1 _! spiritual life is ma9ta9$ z d]iv$ f him3 if we consid] ! *ur*1 or ! :ole election ( grace z unit$ to him1 x is call$1 ,8 body1 ,col4 i4 #bd4 ! fulness ( him t fille? all 9 all1 ,eph4 i4 #bc4 & e believ] be+ a memb] ( ?is body1 or a "p1 if ,i may s express x1 ( ?is fulness1 if x %\ld p]i% & be sep>at$ f him1 8 body w\ld be defective1 & he w\ld su/a9 a loss ( t :i* is an +r$i5t 9 8 fulness4 ,moreov]1 z ?is union includes 9 x t relation betwe5 ,*ri/ & 8 p1 :i* is1 by a metaphorical way ( speak+1 /yl$ conjugal2#hg & accord+ly is mutual1 z ! result ( 8 becom+ !irs by an act ( grace1 & !y 8 by an act ( self-d$ication2 ?is is ! f\ndation ( mutual love1 :i* is abid+1 x is c]ta9ly s on 8 "p2 because x is un*angeable1 z f\nd$ on a cov5ant-engagem5t1 :i* he _c violate2 & ?\gh _! love to him be 9 itself subject to *ange1 ?r\gh ! preval5cy ( corrupt nature1 :i* too mu* incl9es !m to be un/$fa/ 9 ?is m>riage-cov5ant2 yet he w recov] & br+ !m back to him1 & w n deal ) !m z p]sons d ) /rang]s1 :om !y exclude f _! pres5ce or fav\r1 if !y r5d] !mselves unwor?y ( x2 b !y :o /& 9 a ne>] relation to him1 & accord+ly are ! objects ( 8 special love1 %all n be ca/ (f = ev]1 h[ mu* soev] he may res5t _! unwor?y behavi\r to him4 ,n to be sep>ate f ,*ri/1 is1 accord+ to ! apo/le's expression1 n to be sep>at$ f 8 love2 & ?is1 he says1 he 0 p]suad$ t he %\ld n be1 or t nei!r dea? nor life1 nor angels1 nor pr9cipalities1 nor p[]s1 nor ?+s pres5t1 nor ?+s to come1 nor height1 nor dep?1 nor any o!r creature %all be able to d x1 ,rom4 viii4 #ce1 #ch1 #ci4 ,accord+ly x is said1 t hav+ lov$ 8 own1 :i* 7 9 ! _w1 he lov$ !m unto ! end1 ,john xiii4 #a4 ,"h ,i _c b take notice ( a v jejune & empty s5se :i* "s give ( ?is text1 to evade ! =ce ( ! argum5t tak5 f x1 to prove ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+4 ,h[ plausible soev] x may seem to be to ^? :o conclude t ?is mu/ be ! true s5se1 because x fav\rs _! own cause3 by 8 own !y mean no o!r ?an ,*ri/'s disciples1 :om he 0 at t "t conv]sant )2 & inde$1 !y apply :atev] ,*ri/ says1 9 "s foll[+ *apt]s1 to !m1 exclusive ( all o!rs2 z :5 he says1 ,ye are n ( ! _w1 b ,i h *os5 y out ( ! _w1 *ap4 xv4 #ai4 & because ,i live1 ye %all live also1 *ap4 xiv4 #ai4 ,?is1 !y suppose1 respects !m 9 p>ticul>2 & s 9 ! text be=e u1 hav+ lov$ 8 own :i* 7 9 ! _w2 t is1 8 own disciples2 z ?\gh he _h a propriety 9 none b !m2 he lov$ !m to ! end2 t is1 n to ! end ( _! lives2 = t w\ld prove ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+1 b to ! end ( 8 life1 :i* 0 n[ at h&2 & 8 love to !m1 !y suppose to be express$ 9 ?is1 t he condesc5d$ to wa% _! feet4 ,b if ?is 7 ! s5se ( ! words1 8 love to !m w\ld n be s extraord9>y a privilege z x really is2 = x w\ld be only an in/ance ( human & n div9e love4 ,& inde$1 our happ9ess consi/s1 n only 9 ,*ri/'s lov+ u to ! end ( 8 life2 b 9 8 cont9u+ to express 8 love 9 8 go+ into heav5 to prep>e a place1 & !re mak+ cont9ual int]cession = u2 & 9 ! end1 9 8 com+ aga9 to receive u to himself1 t :]e he is1 we may be also2 :i* leads u to consid]1 #d4 ,t ! sa9ts' p]sev]ance f>!r appe>s f ,*ri/'s cont9ual int]cession = !m4 ,?is has be5 p>ticul>ly expla9$ 9 a =ego+ answ]2#hh & ! apo/le speak+ ( 8 ev] liv+ to make int]cession = 8 p1 inf]s t he is able to save !m to ! utt]mo/ t come unto ,god by him1 ,heb4 vii4 #be4 ,?is he c\ld n be said to d1 %\ld he leave ! "w :i* he has begun 9 !m1 imp]fect1 & suff] !m1 :o come to him by fai?1 to apo/atize f him4 ,we h be=e consid]$ ,*ri/'s int]cession1 z includ+ 9 x 8 appe>+ 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god1 9 ! behalf ( ^? = :om he (f]$ himself a sacrifice :ile "h on e>?2 & also1 t :at he int]c$es = %all c]ta9ly be grant$ him1 n only because he is ! ,son ( ,god1 9 :om he is well pleas$1 b because he pleads 8 own m]its2 & to d5y to grant :at he m]it$1 w\ld be1 9 effect1 to d5y ! suffici5cy !re(1 z ?\gh ! pur*ase _h n be5 fully satisfactory2 !re=e we mu/ conclude1 z he himself said on e>?1 t ! ,fa!r he>e? him always4 ,x is also evid5t1 t he prays = ! p]sev]ance ( 8 p1 z he says to ,pet]1 ,i h pray$ = !e1 t ?y fai? fail n1 ,luke xxii4 #cb4 ,& !re are _m ?+s 9 t affectionate pray]1 m5tion$ 9 ,john xvii4 :i* he put up to ,god1 imm$iately be=e 8 la/ suff]+s1 :i* respect _! p]sev]ance 9 grace2 z :5 he says1 ,holy ,fa!r1 keep ?r\gh ?9e own "n ^? :om ?\ ha/ giv5 me1 t !y may be "o1 z we are1 ,john xvii4 #aa4 &1 ,i pray n t ?\ %\ld/ take !m out ( ! _w1 b t ?\ %\ld/ keep !m f ! evil1 v]4 #ae4 t is1 ei!r ! evil t (t5 att5ds ! condition 9 :i* !y are1 9 ! _w1 t s ! "w ( grace may n suff]1 at lea/1 n misc>ry !reby2 or else1 t he w\ld keep !m f ! evil "o1 t s !y may n be br\ght aga9 "u 8 dom9ion2 he also prays1 t !y may be made p]fect 9 "o1 v]4 #bc4 t is1 n only t !y may be p]fectly jo9$ toge!r 9 ! same design1 b t ?is unanimity may cont9ue till !y are br\ght to a /ate ( p]fection2 & t ! _w may "k t ,god has lov$ !m1 ev5 z he has lov$ ,*ri/4 ,& he decl>es 8 w2 :i* %ews t 8 int]cession is f\nd$ on ju/ice1 & accord+ly conta9s 9 x ! nature ( a dem&1 r ?an a supplication = :at might be giv5 or d5i$1 namely1 ,t !y :om ! ,fa!r _h giv5 him might be ) him :]e he is1 t !y may behold 8 glory1 v]4 #bd4 all :i* expressions are v inconsi/5t ) ! supposition1 t x is possible t !y1 :om he ?us int]c$es =1 may apo/atize1 or fall %ort ( salvation4 ,object4 ,x is object$ by "s1 t ?is pray] respects none b 8 disciples1 :o 7 8 imm$iate fri5ds & foll[]s1 & n believ]s 9 all ages & places 9 ! _w4 ,answ4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$1 ,t ! contr>y h]eunto is evid5t1 f sev]al ?+s :i* are m5tion$ 9 ?is pray]1 z = in/ance1 he says1 ,t ! ,fa!r _h giv5 him p[] ov] all fle%2 t he %\ld give et]nal life to z _m z he _h giv5 him1 v]4 #b4 ! s5se ( :i* words w s9k too l[1 if we suppose t he int5ds !reby1 ?\ ha/ giv5 me p[] to dispose ( all p]sons & ?+s 9 ?is _w1 t ,i may give et]nal life to t small numb] :i* ?\ ha/ giv5 me1 namely1 my disciples2 :]eas he speaks ( t univ]sal dom9ion :i* he has ov] all p]sons & ?+s1 :i* 7 committ$ to him ) ?is view1 t all ^? :o 7 put into 8 h& to r$eem & save1 %\ld atta9 et]nal life3 & aga91 he says1 ,i h manife/$ ?y "n unto ! m5 :i* ?\ gave/ me out ( ! _w2 ?9e !y 71 & ?\ gave/ !m me1 & !y h kept ?y ^w1 v]4 #f4 ,did ,*ri/ manife/ ! div9e "n & glory to none b ^? :o 7 8 disciples2 & 7 !re none b !m t _h kept 8 ^w8 ,& :5 he says1 t !y :om he pray$ =1 are ! ,fa!r's2 & adds1 t all m9e are ?9e1 & ?9e are m9e2 & ,i am glorifi$ 9 !m1 v]4 #i1 #aj4 ,is ! numb] ( ^?1 :om ,*ri/ has a "r to1 & ! ,fa!r has set ap>t = himself1 9 :om he w\ld %ew =? 8 glory1 z ! objects ( 8 love1 & 9 :om ,*ri/1 z ,m$iator1 0 to be glorifi$1 s small1 z t x conta9$ only ! elev5 disciples8 ,or does x n r respect all t h1 or %all believe1 f ! beg9n+ to ! end ( "t8 & :5 he speaks ( ! _w's hat+ !m1 because !y are n ( ! _w1 ,john xvii4 #ad1 #ae4 & ( _! be+ expos$ to ! evils t are 9 ! _w1 or ! assaults ( ,satan1 :o is _! av[$ enemy2 is ?is only applicable to ! disciples8 ,& :5 he says1 ,nei!r pray ,i = ^! alone1 t is1 = ^? :o n[ believe1 b = !m also :i* %all believe1 v]4 #bj4 does x n pla9ly intimate t he _h o!rs 9 view besides 8 disciples8 ,^!1 & sev]al o!r passages 9 ?is pray]1 are a suffici5t evid5ce t !re is no weight 9 ! objection1 to ov]?r[ ! argum5t we are ma9ta9+4 #e4 ,believ]s' p]sev]ance 9 grace may be prov$ f ! ,_s & se$ ( ,god abid+ 9 !m4 ,:5 at fir/ !y 7 reg5]at$1 x 0 by ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 z condesc5d+ to come & take up 8 abode 9 !m3 ?us we read ( _! be+ act$ by1 & "u ! influ5ce (1 ! ,holy ,gho/1 :o is said to dwell :]e he is pleas$ to display 8 div9e p[] & glory2 & if ^! displays h]e( be int]nal1 !n he dwells 9 ! he>t4 ,our ,savi\r speaks ( him1 z ano!r ,com=t] giv51 t he may abide ) 8 p = ev]1 *ap4 xiv4 #ai4 ,& ?is indwell+ ( ! ,_s is v di/9ct f t extraord9>y disp5sation :i* ! *ur* _h1 :5 !y 7 fav\r$ ) inspiration2 = ! apo/le speaks ( x z a privilege peculi> to believ]s z su*1 :5 he says1 ,ye are n 9 ! fle%1 b 9 ! ,_s2 if s be t ! ,_s ( ,god dwell 9 y3 ,n[ if any man h n ! ,_s ( ,*ri/1 he is none ( 81 ,rom4 viii4 #i4 ! mean+ ( :i* _c be1 t !y h no int]e/ 9 ,*ri/1 :o h n ! extraord9>y afflatus ( ! ,_s1 su* z ! prophets _h2 !re=e we mu/ suppose1 t ?is is a privilege :i* believ]s h 9 all ages4 ,n[ if ! ,_s is pleas$ to condesc5d ?us to take up 8 abode 9 ! s\l1 & t = ev]1 he w c]ta9ly pres]ve x f apo/acy4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t !re are sev]al fruits & effects ( ! ,_s's dwell+ 9 ! s\l1 :i* af=ds an additional pro( ( ?is doctr9e3 ?us believ]s are said to h ! fir/ fruits ( ! ,_s1 v]4 #bc4 t is1 !y h ^? graces wr\ght 9 !m :i* are ! beg9n+ ( salvation2 & z ! fir/ fruits are a "p ( ! h>ve/ t w foll[1 ^! are ! =e-ta/es ( ! heav5ly bless$ness :i* ,god w\ld nev] h be/[$ ^u !m _h he n design$ to pres]ve !m f apo/asy4 ,moreov]1 believ]s are said to be seal$ ) t ,holy ,_s ( promise1 :i* is ! e>ne/ ( _! inh]itance1 ,eph4 i4 #ac1 #ad4 ,! e>ne/1 z giv5 by m51 is g5]ally deem$ a "p ( paym5t1 ^u :i* !y :o are made p>tak]s !re(1 are satisfi$ t !y %all1 at la/1 receive ! full rew>d2 & %all believ]s miss ( ! heav5ly bless$ness1 :o h su* a glori\s pl$ge & e>ne/ ( x8 ,aga91 if we consid] ! ,_s z be>+ witness ) _! spirits1 t !y are ! *ildr5 ( ,god2 & if *ildr51 !n heirs1 heirs ( ,god1 & jo9t heirs ) ,*ri/2 & t !y %all be glorifi$ toge!r ) him1 ,rom4 viii4 #af1 #ag4 is ?is te/imony invalid1 or n to be dep5d$ on1 :i* x c\ld n be 7 x possible = !m to fall f a /ate ( grace8 ,?is te/imony is :at we dep5d v mu* ^u1 9 ord] to our atta9+ assurance t we are 9 a /ate ( grace1 & %all p]sev]e !re91 z w be obs]v$ "u ! next answ]2 !re=e we %all at pres5t1 take x = grant$1 t !re is su* a ?+ z assurance1 or t ?is bless+ is atta9able2 & ! use :i* ,i w\ld make ( ?is supposition to ma9ta9 our pres5t argum5t1 is1 t if ! ,_s has an h& 9 work+ or enc\rag+ ?is hope t we h ( ! tru? ( grace1 & consequ5tly %all p]sev]e !re9 to salvation1 ?is argues t x is w>rantable1 & n delusive2 = he t is ! au?or or giv] ( x _c deceive our expectation1 or put u ^u look+ = t :i* is n a reality4 ,f :5ce x foll[s1 t x is impossible t !y %\ld apo/atize1 to :om ,god has giv5 ?is good hope ?r\gh grace1 s t !y %\ld fail ( t ev]la/+ consolation1 :i* is connect$ ) x1 #b ,!ss4 ii4 #af4 ,?is consequ5ce w h>dly be d5i$ by ^? :o are on ! o!r side ( ! "q2 & we may obs]ve1 t !y :o oppose ! doctr9e ( p]sev]ance1 always d5y t ( assurance1 especially z proce$+ f ! te/imony ( ! ,_s3 nev]!less1 t we may n be misund]/ood1 we d n say1 t e "o :o has a /rong p]suasion t he %all be sav$1 %all be sav$2 :i* is no o!r ?an en?usiasm2 b our argum5t is1 9 %ort1 ?is1 t if !re be a witness ( ! ,_s to ?is tru?1 t _c be *>g$ !re)1 !n ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+1 is und5iably true1 :i* w m evid5tly appe> f :at w be said 9 def5ce ( ! doctr9e ( assurance "u our next answ]4 ,& !re=e we proce$ to ! o!r bran* ( ! argum5t be=e-m5tion$1 to prove ?is doctr9e1 namely1 t believ]s h ! se$ ( ,god abid+ 9 !m2 :i* is f\nd$ on :at ! apo/le says 9 #a ,john iii4 #i4 ,:osoev] is born ( ,god do? n commit s92 = 8 se$ abide? 9 him1 & he _c s9 because he is born ( ,god2 = ! und]/&+ ( :i* let u consid]1 7#a47 ,t by ! words1 he _c commit s91 ! apo/le does n int5d t su* an "o is n a s9n]1 or t !re is su* a ?+ z s9less p]fection atta9able 9 ?is life2 = t is contr>y1 n only to ! :ole t5or ( scripture1 & daily exp]i5ce ( mank9d2 b to :at he _h expressly said1 ,if we say we h no s91 we deceive ourselves1 & ! tru? is n 9 u1 #a ,john i4 #h4 ,!re=e1 9 ?is text1 ^u :i* our pres5t argum5t is f\nd$1 he is1 d\btless1 speak+ ( p]sons committ+ s9s1 inconsi/5t ) ! tru? ( grace1 z he says 9 a =ego+ v]se1 ,:osoev] s9ne? ha? n se5 him1 nei!r kn[n him1 *ap4 iii4 #f4 x is su* a s9 !re=e z argues a p]son to be 9 a /ate ( unreg5]acy2 & !n1 ,he t committe? s9 is ( ! devil1 v]4 #h4 !re=e he c]ta9ly speaks ( su* a commission ( s91 z argues u to be "u ! reign+ p[] ( ! devil3 & t ?is may pla9ly appe> to be 8 s5se1 we may obs]ve1 t he else:]e di/+ui%es betwe5 a s9 t is unto dea?1 & a s9 t is n unto dea?1 *ap4 v4 #af1 #ag4 by :i* he does n mean1 z ! ,papi/s suppose1 t "s s9s des]ve et]nal dea?1 & o!rs n2 ! =m] ( :i* !y call mortal s9s2 ! latt] v5ial2 b he is speak+ ( a s9 t is inconsi/5t ) ! pr9ciple ( grace1 & t :i* is consi/5t !re)2 ! =m] is sometimes call$ ! pollution t is 9 ! _w1 ?r\gh lu/1 #b ,pet4 i4 #d4 ! latt] ! spot ( ,god's *ildr51 ,deut4 xxxii4 #e4 ,! lea/ s9 des]ves dea?1 ?\gh !y :o commit x %all n p]i%1 b be br\ght to rep5tance2 b ! s9 unto dea? is wilful s91 committ$ & cont9u$ 9 ) imp5it5cy2 & ) ?is limitation we are to und]/& ! apo/le's words1 ,he :o is born ( ,god do? n commit s94 7#b47 ,we %all n[ consid] ! reason assign$1 :y ! p]son he speaks (1 _c1 9 ?is s5se1 commit s92 namely1 because he is born ( ,god1 & ! se$ ( ,god abide?1 9 him4 ,to be born ( ,god1 is :at is else:]e /yl$ reg5]ation1 or be+ born ( ! ,_s1 9 :i* !re is a pr9ciple ( grace implant$1 :i* is "h call$ ! se$ ( ,god4 ,&1 inde$1 ?is metaphorical way ( speak+ is v expressive ( ! ?+ design$ h]eby2 = z 9 nature ! se$ produces fruit1 & 9 ?+s moral1 ! pr9ciple ( action produces action1 z ! pr9ciple ( reason produces acts ( reason3 s 9 ?+s spiritual1 ! pr9ciple ( grace produces acts ( grace2 & ?is pr9ciple be+ f ,god1 :i* has be5 l>gely prov$ "u a =ego+ answ]1#hi x is call$ "h1 ! se$ ( ,god4 7#c47 ,?is se$ ( ,god1 or ?is pr9ciple is n b>ely said to be 9 ! believ]1 z t :i*1 = ! pres5t1 is ! gr\nd ( spiritual actions2 b x is said to rema9 9 him4 ,z else:]e ,*ri/ speaks ( ! ,_s z abid+ ) 8 p = ev]1 ,john xiv4 #af4 s "h ! apo/le speaks ( t pr9ciple ( grace wr\ght by ! ,_s1 z abid+1 t is1 cont9u+ = ev]2 & f !nce he inf]s1 t a believ] _c s92 = if he _h be5 only speak+ ( its be+ implant$1 b n abid+2 all t c\ld be inf]r$ f !nce w\ld be1 t he does n s92 b :]eas1 he argues f x1 t he _c s91 t is1 apo/atize2 x be+ und]/ood1 t ?is pr9ciple abides 9 him cont9ually2 :i* pla9ly conta9s ! s5se ( ! argum5t we are ma9ta9+1 namely1 t because ! se$ ( ,god abides 9 a believ]1 !re=e he _c apo/atize1 or fall %ort ( salvation4 ,!y :o are on ! o!r side ( ! "q1 seem to f9d x v difficult to evade ! =ce ( ?is argum5t3 "s suppose t ! apo/le int5ds no m b t he t is born ( ,god1 %\ld n commit s92 b t is n only remote f ! s5se ( ! words _c s92#ij b x does n suffici5tly di/+ui% "o t is born ( ,god1 f ano!r t is n s2 = x is z mu* a tru?1 t an unreg5]ate p]son ought n to s91 z :5 we speak ( "o t is reg5]ate4 ,o!rs1 by n s9n+1 suppose t ! apo/le means1 !y s9 ) difficulty1 or !y are h>dly br\ght to commit s92 b z ?is also does n answ] to ! s5se ( ! ^w _c s91 s x is inconsi/5t ) t beautiful gradation1 :i* we may obs]ve 9 ! words4 ,to say t he does n s92 & !n if he commits s91 x is ) "s difficulty1 is n s agreeable to t climax1 :i* ! apo/le makes use (1 :5 he says1 he does n commit s91 yea1 he _c4 ,o!rs suppose t ! apo/le's mean+ is1 t he t is born ( ,god1 _c s9 unto dea?1 or apo/atize1 s z to fall %ort ( salvation1 s long z he makes a "r use ( ?is pr9ciple ( grace1 :i* is implant$ 9 him2 b by oppos+ & aft]w>ds ext+ui%+ x1 he may become an apo/ate4 ,b we may obs]ve2 9 answ] to ?is1 t ! apo/le does n attribute 8 p]sev]ance 9 grace1 to 8 mak+ use ( ! pr9ciple1 b 8 hav+ x1 or its abid+ 9 him2 & he suffici5tly f5ces aga9/ ! supposition ( its be+ possible t ! pr9ciple ( grace may be :olly lo/2 = !n ?is se$ c\ld n be said to abide 9 him1 nor w\ld ! inf]5ce d$uc$ f its abid+ 9 him1 namely1 t he _c s91 be j4 ,?us1 conc]n+ ?is latt] bran* ( ! argum5t to prove ! sa9ts' p]sev]ance 9 grace1 tak5 f ! se$ ( ,god1 abid+ 9 believ]s3 ,b !re is "o ?+ mu/ be obs]v$ be=e ,i dismiss ?is head1 viz4 ,t ! pr9ciple ( grace1 :i* is signifi$ by ?is metaphor1 ?\gh x be1 & abide 9 a believ]2 yet x does n always ex]t itself s z to produce ^? acts ( grace :i* w\ld o!rwise proce$ f x4 ,?is _c be bett] illu/rat$ ?an by a similitude tak5 f ! s\l1 :i* is ! pr9ciple ( reason 9 man2 ?\gh x be z mu* s 9 an infant 9 ! womb z x is 9 any1 yet x is altoge!r unactive2 = mo/ all[ t su* h n ! ex]cise ( ?\ght or acts ( reason2 & :5 a p]son is newly born1 x h>dly appe>s t ?is pr9ciple is d$uc$ into act2 & 9 ^? 9 :om x has be5 d$uc$ into act1 x may be r5d]$ /upid1 & almo/ unactive1 or at lea/1 s disord]$1 t ! actions :i* proce$ f x _c be /yl$ rational1 ?r\gh ! influ5ce ( "s bodily disease1 ) :i* x is affect$1 yet /ill x rema9s a pr9ciple ( reason4 ,! same may be said conc]n+ ! pr9ciple ( grace2 x is c]ta9ly an unactive pr9ciple 9 ^? :o are reg5]ate f ! womb2 & x may cease to ex]t itself1 & be ) equal reason1 /yl$ an unactive pr9ciple 9 believ]s1 :5 !y fall into v great s9s1 to :i* x (f]s no resi/ance3 ,?is we %all take occasion to apply "u a foll[+ head1 :5 we %all consid] "s objections t are br\ght aga9/ ?is doctr9e1 by ^? :o suppose t believ]s1 :5 s9n+ presumptu\sly1 z ,david1 ,pet]1 & o!rs1 are said to h done1 fail totally1 ?\gh n f9ally4 ,!re 0 inde$ a total susp5sion ( ! activity ( ?is pr9ciple1 b yet ! pr9ciple itself 0 n :olly lo/2 b m ( ?is 9 its prop] place4 ,we are !re=e b\nd to conclude1 t because ?is pr9ciple abides 9 !m1 !y c nei!r totally nor f9ally apo/atize1 & !re=e1 t !y c nei!r fall f a /ate ( grace1 nor fail1 at la/1 ( salvation4 ,?us we h endeav\r$ to expla9 & %ew ! =ce ( ^? argum5ts :i* are conta9$ 9 ?is answ] to prove ! doctr9e ( ! sa9ts' p]sev]ance4 ,!re are sev]al o!rs t might h be5 insi/$ on2 & p>ticul>ly x may be prov$1 f ! end & design ( ,*ri/'s dea?1 :i* 0 n only t he might pur*ase to himself a peculi> p1 b t he might pur*ase et]nal life = !m2 & we _c ?9k t ?is invaluable price w\ld h be5 giv5 = ! procur+ ( t :i* %\ld n be appli$1 9 :i* respect ,*ri/ w\ld be said to die 9 va94 ,:5 a p]son gives a price = any ?+1 x is ) ?is design1 t he or !y1 = :om he pur*as$ x1 %\ld be put into ! possession ( x2 :i*1 if x be n done1 ! price t 0 giv5 is reckon$ lo/1 & ! p]son t gave x disappo9t$ h]eby4 ,& ?is argum5t may be consid]$ z hav+ /ill m weight 9 x1 if we obs]ve1 t ! salvation ( ^? :om ,*ri/ has r$eem$1 n only r$\nds to _! happ9ess1 b to ! glory ( ,god ! ,fa!r1 & ( ,*ri/1 our great ,r$eem]4 ,god ! ,fa!r1 9 giv+ ,*ri/ to be a propitiation = s91 design$ to br+ m glory to 8 "n ?an by all 8 o!r works3 ,?us our ,savi\r appeals to him 9 ! close ( 8 life1 ,i h glorifi$ !e on ! e>?1 ,i h f9i%$ ! "w :i* ?\ gave/ me to d1 ,john xvii4 #ad4 ,! "w 0 81 & !re 0 a rev5ue ( glory :i* he expect$ !reby2 & ?is glory did n only consi/ 9 8 receiv+ a full satisfaction = s91 t s he might take occasion to advance 8 grace 9 =giv+ x2 b he is said to be glorifi$1 :5 8 p are enabl$ to be> mu* fruit1 *ap4 xv4 #h4 ,!re=e ! glory ( ,god ! ,fa!r is advanc$ by ! application ( r$emption1 & consequ5tly by br++ 8 r$eem$ ones to p]fection4 ,! ,son is also glorifi$1 n b>ely by 8 hav+ ^? hon\rs1 :i* 8 human nature is advanc$ to1 z ! consequ5ce ( 8 f9i%+ ! "w ( r$emption1 b by ! application !re( to 8 p2 accord+ly he is said to be glorifi$ 9 !m1 *ap4 xviii4 #aj4 t is1 8 m$iatorial glory is r5d]$ illu/ri\s by all ! grace t is conf]r$ ^u !m2 & !re=e1 c]ta9ly he w be em95tly glorifi$1 :5 !y are br\ght to be ) him1 :]e he is1 to behold 8 glory4 ,n[ c we suppose1 t s9ce ! ,fa!r & ! ,son design$ to h s great a glory r$\nd to !m by ! "w ( our r$emption1 t !y w su/a9 any loss !re(1 = want ( ! application ( x to !m1 = :om x 0 pur*as$4 ,if ,god design$1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 t ! sa9ts %\ld s+ t new song1 ,?\ art wor?y1 = ?\ wa/ sla91 & ha/ r$eem$ u to ,god by ?y blood1 out ( e k9dr$1 & tongue1 & p1 & nation3 ,& if ,god ! ,fa!r1 & ! ,son1 are bo? jo9$ toge!r1 & _! glory celebrat$ !re91 by _! ascrib+ bless+1 glory1 & p[]1 unto him t sitte? ^u ! ?rone1 & unto ! ,lamb1 = ev] & ev]1 ,rev4 v4 #ai4 comp>$ ) #ac4 ,!n c]ta9ly !y w n lose ?is glory2 & !re=e1 ! sa9ts %all be br\ght into t /ate :]e !y %all h occasion ?us to praise & adore !m = x4 ,if x be object$ to ?is1 t ,god1 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 w be glorifi$1 ?\gh _m ( 8 sa9ts %\ld apo/atize1 & ! dea? ( ,*ri/ be1 to no purpose1 ) respect to !m1 because all %all n apo/atize4 ,! answ] to ?is is pla9 & easy2 t ?\gh he c\ld n be said to lose ! glory he design$1 by ! salvation ( ^? :o p]sev]e1 yet "s bran*es ( 8 glory w\ld be lo/1 by reason ( ! apo/acy ( o!rs1 :o fall %ort ( salvation2 & x is a di%on\r to him to suppose t he w lose ! lea/ bran* !re(1 or t any ( ^?1 = :om ,*ri/ di$1 %\ld be = ev] lo/4 ,we might also add1 t = ! same reason t we suppose "o :om ,*ri/ has r$eem$1 %\ld be lo/1 all might be lo/1 & s he w\ld lose all ! glory he design$ to h 9 ! "w ( r$emption4 ,?is appe>s1 9 t all are liable to ^? temptations1 :i*1 if compli$ )1 h a t5d5cy to ru9 !m4 ,all are suppos$ to be r5ew$ & sanctifi$ b 9 "p1 & consequ5tly ! "w ( grace meets ) ^? ob/ructions f corrupt nature2 :i* w\ld c]ta9ly prove too h>d = all our /r5g?1 & baffle our utmo/ endeav\rs to p]sev]e1 did n ,god appe> 9 our behalf1 & keep u by 8 p[]4 ,n[1 if all ne$ /r5g? f him to /&1 & mu/ say1 t )\t him !y c d no?+1 !n we mu/ ei!r suppose1 t t grace is giv5 to all sa9ts :i* %all enable !m to p]sev]e1 or else t x is giv5 to none2 if x be giv5 to none1 b all are left to !mselves1 !n t :i* ov]?r[s ! fai? ( "o1 w\ld ov]?r[ ! fai? ( all2 & consequ5tly we might conclude1 t :atev] ,god ! ,fa!r1 or ! ,son h done1 9 ord] to ! r$emption & salvation ( ! elect might be ( none effect4 ,i might produce _m o!r argum5ts 9 def5ce ( ! sa9ts' p]sev]ance1 b %all conclude ?is head ) two or ?ree scriptures1 :]eby ! tru? h]e( w f>!r appe>3 ,?us our ,savi\r says to ! woman ( ,sam>ia1 ,:osoev] dr9ke? ( ! wat] t ,i %all give him1 %all nev] ?ir/2 b ! wat] t ,i %all give him1 %all be 9 him a well ( wat] spr++ up into ev]la/+ life1 ,john iv4 #ad4 ,:]e1 by ! wat] t ,*ri/ gives1 is d\btless und]/ood ! gifts & graces ( ! ,_s2 ^! are n l ! wat]s ( a brook1 t (t5 deceive ! expectation ( ! travell]2 b !y are a well ( wat]1 intimat+ t a believ] %all h a con/ant supply ( grace & peace till he is br\ght to ! riv]s ( pleasure1 :i* are at ,god's "r-h&1 & is made p>tak] ( et]nal life4 ,aga91 our ,savi\r says1 ,he t he>e? my ^w & believe? on him t s5t me1 ha? ev]la/+ life1 *ap4 v4 #bd4 i4 e4 x is z surely 8 z ?\gh he 0 9 ! actual possession ( x2 & he f>!r intimates1 t su* are n only ju/ifi$ = ! pres5t2 b !y %all n come into condemnation2 c]ta9ly ?is implies t _! salvation is s secure z t x is impossible = !m to p]i% et]nally4 ,ano!r scripture t pla9ly proves ?is doctr9e1 is 9 #b ,tim4 ii4 #ai4 ,nev]!less ! f\ndation ( ,god /&e? sure1 hav+ ?is seal1 ! ,"l kn[e? !m t are 82 & let e "o t name? ! "n ( ,*ri/ dep>t f iniquity2 9 :i* words ! apo/le enc\rages ! *ur* to hope = p]sev]ance 9 grace1 aft] !y _h _h a sad in/ance ( two p]sons ( note1 viz4 ,hym5eus & ,philetus1 :o _h n only err$ f ! tru?1 b ov]?r[n ! fai? ( "s2 & he cautions e "o1 :o makes a pr(ession ( religion1 z !y w\ld be kept f apo/atiz+1 to dep>t f iniquity1 q4 d4 s9ce _m ( y are ready to fe> t y\r fai? %all be ov]?r[n1 z well z t ( o!rs1 by ! sophi/ry or cunn+ arts ( ^? apo/ates :o lie 9 wait to deceive1 y may be assur$ t _! /ate is safe1 :o are built ^u t f\ndation :i* ,god has laid1 t *ief corn] /one1 elect1 preci\s1 viz4 ,*ri/1 on :om he t believe?1 %all n be conf\nd$1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #f4 or else1 t ! in/ability ( human conduct %all n r5d] x a matt] ( unc]ta9ty1 :e!r !y1 :o are orda9$ to et]nal life1 %all be sav$ or no2 = t dep5ds on ,god's purpose1 relat+ h]eunto1 :i* is a sure f\ndation1 & has ?is seal annex$ to x1 :]eby our fai? h]e9 may be confirm$1 t !y :om ,god has set ap>t = himself1 & lays a special claim to1 z 8 *os5 & r$eem$ ones1 :om he has =ekn[n & lov$ ) an ev]la/+ love1 %all n p]i% et]nally1 because ! purpose ( ,god _c be fru/rat$4 ,b inasmu* z !re is no special revelation giv5 to p>ticul> p]sons1 t !y are ! objects ( ?is purpose cf grace2 !re=e e "o t names or pr(esses ! "n ( ,*ri/ ought to use ! utmo/ caution1 t !y be n ensn>$2 let !m dep>t f all iniquity1 & n conv]se ) ^? :o endeav\r to ov]?r[ _! fai?4 ,&1 inde$1 all t are fai?ful %all be kept f iniquity by ,god1 z !y are "h giv5 to und]/& t x is _! duty to endeav\r to dep>t f x1 & consequ5tly !y %all be kept f apo/acy4 ,?is seems to be ! s5se ( ^! words2 & x is agreeable to ! analogy ( fai?1 z well z a pla9 pro( ( ! doctr9e :i* we are ma9ta9+4 ,a late writ]#ia1 by ! f\ndation ( ,god1 :i* /&e? sure1 supposes ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection is int5d$1 :i* ,hym5eus & ,philetus d5i$1 say+1 t x 0 pa/ already2 ?is doctr9e1 says he1 :i* is a fundam5tal article ( fai?1 /&e? sure1 hav+ ?is seal ! ,"l kn[e? !m t are 82 t is1 he love? & approve? ( !m4 ,b ?\gh x be true ! resurrection is spok5 ( 9 ! =ego+ v]se1 & we d n d5y t x is a fundam5tal article ( fai?2 yet t does n seem to be ! mean+ ( ! ^w f\ndation1 9 ?is text4 ,= if by ! resurrection we und]/& ! doctr9e ( ! g5]al resurrection ( ! dead1 ,i _c see :]e ! =ce ( ! apo/le's argum5t lies1 viz4 t !re %all be a g5]al resurrection1 because ! ,"l kn[e? :o are 81 s9ce ! :ole _w are to be rais$ f ! dead4 ,b if by ! resurrection we are to und]/& a resurrection to et]nal life1 s t !y :o are kn[n or belov$ ( ,god1 %all h _! "p 9 x1 & ! apo/le's me?od ( reason+ be ?is1 t !y :o believe %all be rais$ to et]nal life2 t is1 s f> f militat+ aga9/ ! argum5t we are ma9ta9+1 t x is agreeable to ! s5se we h giv5 ( ! text1 & makes =1 r ?an aga9/ u4 ,z to :at is f>!r advanc$ by ! au?or b n[ m5tion$1 viz4 t ! ,"l kn[e? :o are 81 is to be tak5 = t reg>d :i* ,god _h to 8 apo/les & m9i/]s4 ,?is seems too great a /ra9 on ! s5se ( ! words1 & s mu* diff]5t f ! scope ( ! apo/le !re91 z well z disagreeable to ! caution giv51 t e "o :o names ! "n ( ,*ri/ %\ld dep>t f iniquity1 t no "o :o reads ! scriptures )\t prejudice1 c easily give into ?is s5se ( ! text4 ,i %all m5tion b "o scripture m = ! pro( ( ?is doctr9e1 & t is 9 #a ,john ii4 #ai4 ,!y w5t out f u1 b !y 7 n ( u2 = if !y _h be5 ( u1 !y w\ld1 no d\bt1 h cont9u$ ) u2 b !y w5t out1 t !y might be made manife/ t !y 7 n all ( u2 = ! und]/&+ ( :i*1 let x be consid]$1 t ! apo/le is speak+ ( "s :o 7 =m]ly memb]s ( ! *ur*1 :o aft]w>ds turn$ apo/ates & op5 enemies to ,*ri/1 & 8 gospel3 ,x is pla9 t ! words !y w5t out f u1 & !y 7 n ( u1 mu/ be tak5 9 diff]5t respects1 o!rwise x w\ld imply a contradiction1 to say t a p]son dep>t$ f ! fai? & communion ( ! *ur*1 :5 he nev] embrac$ x1 or _h communion ) x2 b if !y und]/& x ?us1 !y left ! fai? & communion ( ! *ur* because !y 7 ,*ri/ians only 9 pret5ce1 & did n he>tily embrace ! fai? on :i* ! *ur* 0 built2 nor 7 !y really made p>tak]s ( t grace1 :i* ! apo/les1 & o!r fai?ful memb]s ( ! *ur*1 _h receiv$ f ,god1 z be+ effectually call$ !reby1 ! s5se is v pla9 & easy1 viz4 ,t !re 7 "s false pr(essors1 :o made a great %ew ( religion1 & 7 admitt$ into communion ) ! *ur*1 &1 x may be1 "s ( !m prea*$ ! gospel1 & 7 m e/eem$ ?an o!rs2 b !y apo/atiz$2 = !y _h n ! tru? ( grace1 b 7 l ! se$ t sprang up )\t hav+ root 9 itself1 :i* aft]w>ds )]$2 :]eas1 if !y _h _h ?is grace x w\ld h be5 abid+1 & s !y w\ld1 )\t d\bt1 says ! apo/le1 h cont9u$ ) u2 b by _! apo/acy x appe>s1 t !y 7 n1 9 ?is s5se1 ( our numb]1 t is believ]s4 ,!y :o und]/& ?is scripture1 n ( p]sons :o 7 memb]s ( ! *ur*1 b m9i/]s1 t fir/ jo9$ !mselves ) ! apo/les1 & aft]w>ds des]t$ !m1 & _! doctr9e1 advance no?+ t t5ds to ov]?r[ ! argum5t we are ma9ta9+2 = we may !n und]/& ! words ?us1 !y pret5d$ to be ! true m9i/]s ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & d\btless1 to be1 z ! apo/les 71 m5 ( piety & religion1 =1 9 o!r respects1 !y 7 ( !m visibly1 :il/ !y prea*$ ! same doctr9es2 b aft]w>ds1 by dep>t+ f ! fai?1 x appe>$1 t ?\gh !y 7 m9i/]s !y 7 n s9c]e ,*ri/ians1 = if !y _h1 !y w\ld n h apo/atiz$4 ,,iv4 ,we %all n[ proce$ to consid] ! objections t are usually br\ght aga9/ ! doctr9e ( ! sa9ts' p]sev]ance 9 grace4 ,object4 #a4 ,x is object$1 t !re are sev]al p]sons m5tion$ 9 scripture1 :o appe> to h be5 true believ]s1 & yet apo/atiz$1 "s totally1 z ,david & ,pet]2 o!rs n only totally1 b f9ally1 9 :i* numb] ,solomon is includ$2 & o!rs are describ$ z apo/ates1 su* z ,hym5eus & ,alex&]1 :o are said conc]n+ fai?1 to h made %ipwreck1 & !re=e x is suppos$ t !y _h ! grace ( fai?2 & ,judas is also1 by !m1 reckon$ to h be5 a true believ]1 :om all all[ aft]w>ds to h prov$ an apo/ate4 ,answ4 #a4 ,z to ! case ( ,david & ,pet]1 x is true1 _! fall 0 v notori\s1 & ! =m] seems to h cont9u$ "s mon?s 9 a /ate ( imp5it5cy2 & :5 !y fell1 !re appe>$ no m>ks ( grace 9 ei!r ( !m4 ,pet]'s s91 inde$1 0 committ$ ?r\gh surprize & fe>2 b yet x _h su* aggravat+ circum/ances att5d+ x1 t if o!rs1 ^: "* is less e/abli%$ ?an 8 01 _h committ$ ! same s91 we %\ld be ready to conclude1 t !y 7 9 a /ate ( unreg5]acy2 & ,david's s9 0 committ$ ) t delib]ation1 & 0 s complicat$ a crime1 t if any believ] ev] lo/ ! pr9ciple ( grace1 we %\ld h be5 incl9$ to suppose ?is to h be5 8 case4 ,nev]!less1 t :i* gives u gr\nd to conclude t ?is pr9ciple 0 n :olly ext+ui%$1 ei!r 9 ,pet] or him1 at ! same "t t !y fell2 & !re=e1 t !y 7 n total apo/ates1 is :at we be=e obs]v$1 t ! pr9ciple ( grace may be altoge!r unactive1 & yet abide 9 ! s\l1 agreeably to ! s5se we gave ( t scripture1 8 se$ abide? 9 him2 & if :at has be5 already said conc]n+ ! possibility ( ! pr9ciple ( grace rema9+1 ?\gh x makes no resi/ance aga9/ ! contr>y habits ( s91 be ( any =ce1#ib !n ^! & o!r in/ances ( ! l nature1 on :i* "o bran* ( ! objection is f\nd$1 w n be suffici5t to prove ! possibility ( ! total apo/acy ( any true believ]4 #b4 ,z to ! case ( ,solomon2 t he once 0 a true believ] is all[$ on bo? sides2 = x is said conc]n+ him1 soon aft] he 0 born1 t ! ,"l lov$ him1 #b ,sam4 xii4 #bd1 #be4 ^u :i* occasion he gave him t significant "n1 ,j$idiah1 ! belov$ ( ! ,"l2 & x is c]ta91 t 9 ! beg9n+ ( 8 reign1 8 piety 0 no less rem>kable ?an 8 wisdom1 z appe>s f 8 great zeal1 express$ 9 build+ ! temple ( ,god1 & e/abli%+ ! wor%ip !re(2 & also f t extraord9>y in/ance ( devotion ) :i* he d$icat$ or consecrat$ ! h\se to ,god1 #a ,k+s viii4 #a4 seq4 & ! pray] put up to him on t occasion1 & also f ,god's appe>+ to him twice3 9 8 fir/ appe>ance he condesc5d$ to ask him1 :at he w\ld give him8 & ^u ,solomon's *oos+1 an und]/&+ he>t1 to judge 8 p1 he 0 pleas$ ) him1 & gave him sev]al o!r ?+s t he ask$ n =2 s t !re 7 n any among ! k+s l unto him1 *ap4 iii4 #e1 #i1 #aj1 #ab1 #ac4 f all ?is x is tak5 = grant$1 t he once 0 a believ]3 b1 on ! o!r h&1 we mu/1 if we duly weigh ! =ce ( ! objection1 set ! latt] "p ( 8 life aga9/ ! =m]1 9 :i* we f9d him guilty ( v great s9s2 n only 9 multiply+ wives & concub9es1 beyond :at any ( 8 pr$ecessors _h done1 b 9 t 8 he>t 0 turn$ away aft] o!r gods1 &1 z x is expressly said1 0 n p]fect ) ! ,"l 8 ,god1 z 0 ! he>t ( ,david1 8 fa!r1 *ap4 xi4 #d4 ,& x is also said1 t ! ,"l 0 angry ) ,solomon1 because 8 he>t 0 turn$ f ! ,"l ,god ( ,israel1 :i* _h appe>$ to him twice1 v]4 #i4 & on ?is occasion he det]m9$ to r5d "p ( ! k+dom f 8 son1 v]4 #ac4 :i* came to pass accord+ly2 & all ?is is said to h be5 done :5 he 0 old1 v]4 #d4 ,& aft] ?is we read ( sev]al t 7 /irr$ up z adv]s>ies to him1 v]4 #ad1 #bc1 #bf4 ,& 9 ! rema9+ "p ( 8 hi/ory we read ( little b tr\ble & uneas9ess t he met )2 & ?is seem$ to cont9ue till 8 dea?1 ( :i* we h an acc\nt 9 #a ,k+s xi4 *apt] ?r\gh\t1 :i* conta9s ! hi/ory ( 8 s91 & tr\bles2 & we read n ! lea/ ^w ( 8 rep5tance !re92 = :i* reason he is suppos$1 9 ! objection1 to h apo/atiz$ totally & f9ally4 ,! ma9 /r5g? ( ?is objection lies 9 ! supposition1 t ,solomon did n rep5t ( 8 idolatry :i* he committ$ 9 8 old age1 or1 z x is suppos$1 9 ! latt] "p ( 8 life1 & also f ! sil5ce ( scripture z to ! matt]2 especially 9 t "p ( x :i* gives an acc\nt ( 8 fall & dea?4 ,b ?is is n suffici5t to support ! weight ( ! objection1 & to oblige u to conclude him to be an apo/ate2 = !re is no?+ t appe>s f ! acc\nt we h ( him 9 scripture1 b t he might h suffici5t "t = rep5tance betwe5 8 fall & dea?4 ,x is said inde$1 t 9 8 old age 8 wives turn$ him aside1 b ?is !y might d1 & yet he n die an apo/ate2 = sometimes t "p ( life :i* is call$ old age1 comprises 9 x sev]al ye>s2 !re=e1 :5 he began to be 9 8 decl9+ age1 he might s91 & aft] t be br\ght to rep5tance4 ,& z = ! scripture's speak+ fir/ ( 8 fall1 & !n ( 8 dea?2 x does n foll[ f !nce t "o 0 imm$iately aft] ! o!r2 s9ce ! hi/ory ( ! blemi%es & tr\bles ( 8 life is b %ort4 ,on ! o!r h&1 !re are sev]al ?+s :i* may give u gr\nd to conclude1 t he rep5t$ aft] 8 fall2 p>ticul>ly1 7#a47 ,we h an intimation h]e( 9 ,god's promise relat+ !reunto1 9 :i* x is suppos$1 t ,god w\ld suff] him to fall1 & a provision>y enc\ragem5t is giv5 to expect t he %\ld be recov]$3 ?us he says1 ,i w *a/ise him ) ! rod ( m51 & ) ! /ripes ( ! *ildr5 ( m52 b my m]cy %all n dep>t away f him1 z ,i took x f ,saul1 :om ,i put away be=e !e1 #a ,sam4 vii4 #ad1 #ae4 & ! same ?+ is repeat$1 9 :i* 8 fall is suppos$1 & 8 recov]y f x p>ticul>ly m5tion$1 9 ,psal4 lxxxix4 #cj-cd4 z ?\gh ,god _h design$ t ?is %\ld be a supplem5t to 8 hi/ory1 & remove ! d\bts :i* might arise f x1 ) relation to 8 salvation4 7#b47 ,!re are "s ?+s 9 o!r p>ts ( scripture1 :i* give suffici5t gr\nd to conclude1 t he 0 a true p5it5t1 :i* pla9ly ref] to t "p ( 8 life :i* 0 betwe5 8 fall & 8 dea?4 ,?us1 if we duly weigh sev]al passages 9 ,ecclesia/es1 :i* none c d5y t he 0 ! inspir$ writ] (1 inasmu* z x is said1 9 ! title or preface set be=e x1 t !y are ! words ( ! prea*]1 ! son ( ,david1 k+ ( ,j]usalem1 we %all f9d _m ?+s 9 :i* he expresses ! great s5se ( ! vanity ( 8 pa/ life1 :5 he says1 ,i gave my he>t to "k wisdom1 & to "k madness & folly1 ,eccl4 i4 #ag4 :]e1 by madness & folly1 he d\btless int5ds t :i* 0 s 9 a moral s5se1 :5 he indulg$ 8 s9ful passions1 :i* respects ! wor/ "p ( 8 life4 ,& ?is he f>!r insi/s on2 ,:atsoev] m9e eyes desir$1 ,i kept n f !m1 ,i )held n my he>t f any joy1 = my he>t rejoic$ 9 all my lab\r1 ,eccl4 ii4 #aj4 or 9 all ?+s1 :i* aft]w>ds 7 matt] ( grief & uneas9ess to me2 9 :i* he obs]ves h[ he did1 z x 71 take pa9s to br+ on himself a long tra9 ( mis]ies t tr\bl$ him aft]w>ds2 & !n he pla9ly expresses 8 rep5tance1 :5 he says1 ,all 0 vanity & vexation ( _s1 & !re 0 no pr(it "u ! sun1 v]4 #aa4 z ?\gh he %\ld say1 ,i turn$ f ,god to ! creature1 to see :at happ9ess ,i c\ld f9d !re91 b met ) no?+ b disappo9tm5t2 he _h no pr(it 9 ^? ?+s1 :]e( he 0 n[ a%am$4 ,x is probable1 ,god %ew$ him ! vanity !re(1 by 8 *a/5+ him1 or visit+ 8 transgressions ) ! rod1 & 8 iniquities ) /ripes1 z he _h promis$ to d2 & ?is end$ 9 vexation ( _s1 :i* is a pla9 intimation ( t godly sorr[ t proce$$ f a s5se ( s91 :i* made him1 beyond measure1 uneasy2 & ?is vexation or uneas9ess 0 s great1 t he says1 ,i hat$ life1 t is1 ,i hat$ my pa/ wick$ life1 & abhorr$ myself = x1 because ! "w t is wr\ght "u ! sun1 is griev\s unto me2 t is1 ! "w t ,i h wr\ght1 0 su* z gave me grief ( he>t2 = all is vanity & vexation ( _s1 v]4 #ag4 t is1 ?is is all ! consequ5ce !re(3 x _c be suppos$ t he 0 we>y ( 8 life = ! same reasons t _m o!rs are1 :o are depriv$ ( ! bless+s ( common provid5ce1 & r$uc$ to t condition t makes !m mis]able1 z to _! outw>d circum/ances 9 ! _w2 b x 0 ! uneas9ess he f\nd 9 8 own _s1 ! secret w\nds ( consci5ce & bitt]ness ( s\l1 :i* arose f a s5se ( s91 t made him ?us compla94 ,& else:]e1 he seems to be s5sible ( 8 s91 9 heap+ up va/ treasures1 :i* he calls lov+ silv]2 & adds1 t su* an "o1 :i* seems v applicable to 8 own case1 %all n be satisfi$ ) silv]1 nor he t love? abundance1 ) increase2 ?is is also vanity1 *ap4 v4 #aj4 t is1 ?is _h be5 an in/ance ( 8 =m] vanity3 & he adds1 ,! sleep ( a lab\r+ man is sweet1 :e!r he eat little or mu*2 b ! abundance ( ! ri* w n suff] him to sleep1 v]4 #ab4 ,if by ?is we und]/& t ! increase ( ri*es sometimes gives di/urbance to1 & /irs up ! corruptions ( ^? t possess !m1 & ?is be appli$ to himself1 x is an ackn[l$gm5t ( 8 s94 ,or1 if we und]/& by x t ! abundance ( a ri* man w n give him re/ at night1 :5 8 m9d is made uneasy ) a s5se ( ! guilt ( s91 & ?is be appli$ to 8 own case1 :5 fall5 by x2 !n x intimates t 8 rep5tance gave him n only uneas9ess by day1 b took away 8 re/ by night2 & x seems n improbable1 t :at gave him f>!r occasion to see ! vanity ( 8 pa/ life1 0 ! s5se ( mortality impress$ on him2 = he says1 ,x is bett] to g to ! h\se ( m\rn+ ?an to g to ! h\se ( fea/+2 = t is ! end ( all m51 & ! liv+ w lay x to 8 he>t1 *ap4 vii4 #c4 t is1 he w1 or ought to improve ! s5se ( 8 own frailty1 :i* we may conclude he _h done2 & !re=e adds1 ,sorr[ is bett] ?an laught]2 = by ! sadness ( ! c\nt5ance1 ! he>t is made bett]1 v]4 #c4 ,b if x be object$1 t all ^! expressions are n applicable to himself1 & _m o!rs ( ! l nature1 :i* might h be5 ref]r$ to1 :i* are expressive ( 8 great rep5tance2 ?\gh ,i _c b ?9k t ! contr>y to ?is seems v probable2 yet !re is some?+ f>!r add$1 t he expressly applies to himself1 :i* ref]s to 8 unlawful love ( wom53 ,i f9d m bitt] ?an dea? ! woman ^: he>t is sn>es1 & nets1 & h] h&s z b&s4 ,:oso please? ,god %all escape f h]1 b ! s9n] %all be tak5 by h]3 behold1 ?is h ,i f\nd1 sai? ! prea*]1 v]4 #bf1 #bg4 ,if ^! ?+s be n expressive ( rep5tance1 x is h>d to say :at are4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t z he expresses a grief ( he>t = pa/ s9s2 s he w>ns o!rs t !y may n be guilty ( t :i* he himself f\nd m bitt] ?an dea?2 & accord+ly1 hav+ describ$ ! arts us$ by ! wick$ woman1 to betray ! un?9k+ pass5g]1 he cautions e "o to take he$ ( decl9+ to h] ways2 inasmu* z ! consequ5ce !re( w be1 t a d>t w /rike ?r\gh 8 liv]1 & he is z a bird t ha/e? to ! sn>e1 & kn[e? n t x is = 8 life1 ,prov4 vii4 #bc4 comp>$ ) ! =ego+ v]ses4 ,he also adds1 ,t %e ha? ca/ d[n _m w\nd$2 yea1 _m /rong m5 h be5 sla9 by h]4 ,h] h\se is ! way to hell1 go+ d[n to ! *amb]s ( dea?1 v]4 #bf1 #bg4 ,s t we f9d 9 ,solomon1 two ( ! greate/ evid5ces t we c h ( s9c]e rep5tance2 namely1 a great degree ( sorr[ = s91 & an e>ne/ desire t o!rs w\ld avoid x1 by giv+ ^? cautions t are necess>y to prev5t _! fall+ into ! sn>e 9 :i* he _h be5 entangl$4 7#c47 ,!re is some?+ spok5 9 ,solomon's comm5dation1 aft] 8 dea?1 :i* may be ga!r$ f :at is said1 t dur+ ! ?ree fir/ ye>s ( ,rehoboam's reign1 :i* ,god approv$ ( he walk$ 9 ! way ( ,david & ,solomon1 #b ,*ron4 xi4 #ag4 :]e we may obs]ve1 t ,solomon is jo9$ ) 8 fa!r ,david3 s t z !re 7 abatem5ts to be made = ! blemi%es 9 ,david's reign2 ! reign ( ,solomon _h 9 x great blemi%es3 b z "o rep5t$1 s did ! o!r1 & !re=e ought n to be reckon$ an apo/ate4 ,& to all ?is we may add1 t he 0 a p5man ( scripture2 & x does n appe> t ,god conf]r$ ?is hon\r ^u any t apo/atiz$ f him2 b on ! o!r h&1 !y h ?is g5]al "* giv5 ( !m by ! apo/le ,pet]1 t !y 7 all holy m5 ( ,god1 #b ,pet4 i4 #ba4 :i* we mu/ conclude ,solomon to h be51 till we h great] evid5ce to ! contr>y ?an !y c produce :o d5y x4 #c4 ,!re are o!rs m5tion$ 9 ! objection1 to wit1 ,hym5eus & ,alex&]1 ^: apo/acy we h no gr\nd to d\bt (2 b we _c all[ t !y fell f1 or lo/ ! sav+ grace ( fai?4 ,x is "o ?+ to fall f ! pr(ession ( fai?1 & ano!r ?+ to lose ! grace ( fai?2 !re=e1 ! only ?+ to be prov$ 9 answ] to ?is bran* ( ! objection1 is1 t ^! p]sons1 :o are describ$ z apo/ates1 nev] _h ! tru? ( grace2 or t !y only fell f t visible pr(ession :i* !y made !re(2 :]eby !y 7 reckon$ to be1 :at 9 reality !y 7 n1 namely1 true believ]s4 ,n[ t ?is may appe>1 let x be consid]$1 ,t ! apo/le speaks ( !m z hav+ dep>t$ f ! fai?1 viz4 ! doctr9es ( ! gospel2 & t 0 att5d$ ) blasphemy1 = :i* !y 7 deliv]$ unto ,satan1 :i* is a phrase us$ by ! apo/le "h & else:]e1 = p]sons be+ cut (f f ! communion ( ! *ur*2 ^u :i* occasion he advises ,timo?y to hold fai? & a good consci5ce1 :i* "s hav+ put away1 conc]n+ fai?1 h made %ipwreck1 z ^! h done4 ,n[ ! ma9 =ce ( ! objection seems to lie 9 ?is1 t !y :o h made %ipwreck ( fai?1 7 once true believ]s2 !re=e1 su* may apo/atize1 & s fall %ort ( salvation4 ,to :i* x may be repli$1 t by fai? "h1 is meant ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 :i* are (t5 /yl$ fai?3 ?us x is said1 t ! apo/le prea*$ ! fai? :i* once he de/roy$1 ,gal4 i4 #bc4 & else:]e1 be=e fai? came2 t is1 be=e ! gospel-disp5sation began1 & ^? doctr9es 7 prea*$ t 7 to be publi%$ !re9 to ! _w1 we 7 kept "u ! law1 *ap4 iii4 #bc4 ,& aga91 ,receiv$ ye ! ,_s by ! works ( ! law1 or by ! he>+ ( fai?1 v]4 #b4 t is1 by he>+ ^? doctr9es t are conta9$ 9 ! gospel4 ,!re=e1 t :i* he *>ge? ^! apo/ates )1 is mak+ %ipwreck ( fai?1 consid]$ objectively3 !y once1 inde$1 held ! tru?1 b x 0 9 unrighte\sness2 !y _h "r notions ( ! gospel1 :i* !y aft]w>ds lo/3 n[ ! apo/le advises ,timo?y n only to hold fai?1 t is1 to reta9 ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 z "o :o _h "r s5tim5ts ( div9e tru?s1 b to hold x ) a good consci5ce2 = ,i take t expression1 hold fai? & a good consci5ce1 to conta9 an h5dyadis2 & s x is ! same z ?\gh he %\ld say1 ,be n cont5t ) an ass5t to ! tru?s ( ! gospel1 b lab\r aft] a consci5ce void ( (f5ce t[>ds ,god1 t ?\ may/ h ! te/imony !re(1 t ?y k ( div9e tru? is practical & exp]im5tal1 & !n ?\ art out ( dang] ( mak+ %ipwreck ( fai?1 z ^! h done1 :o held x )\t a good consci5ce4 ,x is n said !y made %ipwreck ( a good consci5ce2 = t !y nev] h _h2 b conc]n+ fai?1 :i* !y once pr(ess$1 !y made %ipwreck4 ,! same ?+ may be said conc]n+ ,judas2 he apo/atiz$ f ! fai?1 :i* he once made a v great pr(ession (1 be+ n only "o ( ,*ri/'s disciples1 b s5t =? ) ! re/ ( !m1 to prea* ! gospel1 & "w miracles2 yet x is evid5t1 t he _h n ! sav+ grace ( fai?4 ,= our ,savi\r1 :o knew ! he>ts ( all m51 0 n deceiv$ 9 him 7?\gh o!rs 77 inasmu* z x is said1 ,he knew f ! beg9n+ :o !y 7 t believ$ n1 & :o %\ld betray him1 ,john vi4 #fd4 ,h[ev]1 ! pr9cipal =ce ( ! objection lies 9 ?is1 t ,judas mu/ ne$s h be5 a believ]1 because he 0 giv5 to ,*ri/2 & our ,savi\r says1 t ^? :o 7 giv5 him 7 kept by him1 & none ( !m 0 lo/ b ! son ( p]dition1 *ap4 xvii4 #ab4 ,8 be+ /yl$ ! son ( p]dition1 argues him an apo/ate2 & 8 be+ giv5 to ,*ri/ d5otes t he 0 once a true believ]2 !re=e he fell totally & f9ally4 ,9 answ] to :i*1 7#a47 ,"s conclude1 t !y :o are said to be giv5 to ,*ri/1 are su* z 7 appo9t$1 by ! provid5ce ( ,god1 to be 8 s]vants 9 ! "w ( ! m9i/ry4 ,n[ x is said conc]n+ !m1 t !y 7 giv5 to ,*ri/1 to be employ$ by him 9 ?is s]vice2 & t all ( !m 7 kept fai?ful1 except ! son ( p]dition4 ,if ?is be ! s5se ( _! be+ giv5 to him1 x does n necess>ily inf] _! be+ made p>tak]s ( special grace3 x is "o ?+ to be giv5 to ,*ri/1 to be employ$ 9 "s peculi> acts ( s]vice1 9 :i* 8 glory is conc]n$2 & ano!r ?+ to be giv5 to him1 z be+ *os5 & call$ by him1 to p>take ( special communion ) him3 if ,judas _h be5 giv5 to him 9 ?is latt] s5se1 he w\ld n h be5 a son ( p]dition1 b w\ld h be5 kept by him1 z ! o!r disciples 72 b inasmu* z he 0 only giv5 to ,*ri/1 t he might s]ve ! design ( 8 provid5ce1 9 ! "w ( ! m9i/ry1 he might be lo/1 or appe> to be a son ( p]dition1 & yet n fall f ! tru? ( grace4 7#b47 ,if1 by be+ giv5 to ,*ri/1 we und]/& a be+ giv5 to him1 z objects ( 8 special love1 we mu/ suppose1 t all :o 7 ?us giv5 to him1 7 kept by him2 9 :i* s5se ,judas1 :o is call$ ! son ( p]dition1 & 0 n kept by him1 0 n giv5 to him3 accord+ly ! p>ticle b is n exceptive1 b adv]sative2 & x is z ?\gh he %\ld say1 ,all t ?\ gave/ me ,i h kept1 & none ( !m is lo/2 b ! son ( p]dition is lo/1 ,i h n pres]v$ him2 = he 0 n ! object ( my special c>e & love2 he 0 n giv5 me to save1 !re=e he is lo/4 ,n[ x is c]ta91 t ! p>ticle b is us$ 9 ?is s5se 9 _m o!r scriptures1 p>ticul>ly t :]e9 x is said1 ,!re %all 9 no wise ent] into x1 t is1 ! heav5ly ,j]usalem1 any ?+ t defile?1 nei!r :atsoev] worke? abom9ation1 or make? a lie1 b !y :i* are writt5 9 ! ,lamb's book ( life1 ,rev4 xxi4 #bg4 q4 d4 ungodly m5 %all n ent] 92 b !y t are writt5 9 ! lamb's book ( life %all#ic4 ,?us mu* conc]n+ ?is objection1 tak5 f p>ticul> p]sons1 :o are suppos$ to h fall5 f grace4 ,obj4 #b4 ,! next objection is tak5 f :at ! apo/le ,paul says conc]n+ ! *ur* ( ! ,jews1 :om he describes z apo/atiz$ f ,god2 & x is evid5t1 t !y are1 to ?is day1 giv5 up to judicial bl9dness1 & n 9 ! lea/ dispos$ to rep5t ( t crime = :i* !y 7 ca/ (f by him2 conc]n+ ^! he says1 t !y once 7 holy2 ,if ! fir/ fruit be holy1 ! lump is also holy2 & if ! root be holy1 s are ! bran*es1 ,rom4 xi4 #af4 & aft]w>ds he speaks ( _! ca/+ away1 & "s ( ! bran*es be+ brok5 (f1 because ( unbelief1 v]4 #ae1 #ag1 #ai1 #bj4 ,n[ if ! :ole *ur* apo/atiz$1 we mu/ conclude at lea/1 t "s ( !m 7 true believ]s1 & !re=e true believ]s may fall f ! grace ( ,god4 ,answ4 ,t ! *ur* ( ! ,jews apo/atiz$1 & 7 cut (f = _! unbelief1 is suffici5tly evid5t3 b we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 ! apo/acy ( a pr(ess+ p1 su* z ! *ur* ( ! ,jews 71 :o fir/ reject$ ,god1 & !n 7 ca/ (f by him1 & ! apo/acy ( ^? :o 7 truly religi\s among !m2 ! apo/le himself gives u gr\nd = ?is di/9ction1 :5 he says1 !y are n all ,israel :i* are ( ,israel2 nei!r because !y are ! se$ ( ,abraham are !y all *ildr51 *ap4 ix4 #f1 #g4 ,& else:]e he di/+ui%es betwe5 "o :o is a ,jew1 z be+ p>tak] ( ! ext]nal privileges ( ! cov5ant1 :i* t *ur* 0 "u1 & a p]son's be+ a ,jew1 z p>tak+ ( ! sav+ bless+s !re(2 z he says1 ,he is n a ,jew :i* is "o outw>dly1 nei!r is t circumcision1 :i* is outw>d 9 ! fle%2 b he is a ,jew :i* is "o inw>dly2 & circumcision is t ( ! he>t1 9 ! _s1 & n 9 ! lett]2 ^: praise is n ( m51 b ( ,god1 ,rom4 ii4 #bh1 #bi4 ,a *ur* may lose its ext]nal privileges1 & cease to h ! hon\rable "* giv5 x2 ! greate/ "p ( !m may be bl9d$1 :51 at ! same "t ! election1 t is1 all among !m :o 7 *os5 to et]nal life1 obta9$ x1 z ! apo/le obs]ves1 *ap4 xi4 #g4 & !reby intimates1 t "s :o 7 memb]s ( t *ur* 7 fai?ful2 ^? 7 pres]v$ f ! common apo/acy1 be+ conv]t$ to ! ,*ri/ian fai?4 ,_! privileges1 z memb]s ( a *ur*1 7 lo/1 b !y /ill reta9$ _! spiritual & insep>able union ) ,*ri/1 :i* !y _h z believ]s1 & n z ! result ( _! be+ ! natural se$ ( ,abraham1 !y 7 made p>tak]s ( ! bless+s t accompany salvation2 & !re=e 7 n sep>at$ f ! love ( ,god 9 ,*ri/1 :il/ =mal pr(essors & hypocrites1 :o 7 ,abraham's natural se$1 b n 8 spiritual1 7 ca/ (f by ,*ri/4 ,obj4 #c4 ,x is f>!r object$1 t !re are "s :o h ! "* ( righte\s p]sons1 conc]n+ :om x is suppos$1 t !y may fall away or p]i%2 p>ticul>ly ^? m5tion$ 9 ,ezek4 xviii4 #bd4 ,:5 ! righte\s man turne? away f 8 righte\sness1 & committe? iniquity1 & do? accord+ to all ! abom9ations t ! wick$ man do?1 %all he live8 ,all 8 righte\sness t he ha? done %all n be m5tion$1 9 ! trespass t he ha? trespass$1 & 9 8 s9 t he ha? s9n$1 9 !m %all he die3 ,& 9 ,heb4 x4 #ch4 x is said1 ,! j %all live by fai?2 b if any man1 or1 z ! ^w %\ld be r5d]$1 if he draw back1 my s\l %all h no pleasure 9 him4 ,!re=e1 s9ce ! righte\s man may turn f 8 righte\sness1 & draw back to p]dition1 ! doctr9e ( ! sa9ts' p]sev]ance _c be def5d$4 ,answ4 #a4 ,z to ! =m] ( ^! scriptures1 we mu/ consid] ! s5se !re( agreeably to ! context1 & ! scope & design ( ! prophet !re92 he _h (t5 reprov$ !m = ^? vile abom9ations :i* !y 7 guilty (1 & _h d5\nc$ ! ?reatn+s ( ,god1 :i* %\ld h _! accompli%m5t 9 _! utt] ru92 p>ticul>ly1 he =tels ! judgm5ts t %\ld sweep away _m ( !m be=e1 & o!rs t %\ld befal !m 9 ! captivity3 ?is is ! subject pr9cipally insi/$ on by ! prophets ,j]emiah & ,ezekiel2 :]eupon sometimes !y 7 repres5t$ z dislik+ ! doctr9e1 desir+ t smoo? ?+s might be prophesi$ unto !m1 & ! holy "o ( ,israel might cease f be=e !m4 ,at o!r times !y are repres5t$ z compla9+ ( ! h>d%ip ( ?is disp5sation1 intimat+ t x 0 unju/ & sev]e1 &1 at ! same "t1 ju/ify+ !mselves1 z ?\gh !y _h done no?+ t des]v$ x2 b all ?is 0 to befal !m = ! s9s ( _! fa!rs1 & accord+ly !re 0 a prov]bial expression (t5 made use ( by !m1 m5tion$ v]se #b;d ( ?is *apt]1 ,! fa!rs h eat5 s\r grapes1 & ! *ildr5's tee? are set on edge2 by :i* !y did n und]/& t we expect to p]i% et]nally = our fa!rs' s9s1 9 :i* s5se x mu/ be tak51 if ?is objection has any =ce 9 x3 n[ ,god1 by ! prophet1 tells !m t !y _h no reason to use ?is prov]b1 & s puts !m ^u look+ into _! pa/ conduct1 & enquir+1 :e!r !y _h n be5 guilty ( ! same s9s t _! fa!rs 7 *>g$ )8 :i*1 if !y c\ld exculpate !mselves f1 !y %\ld be deliv]$1 & n die1 t is1 n fall by ^? judgm5ts :i* ei!r %\ld g be=e1 or foll[ ! captivity2 = t seems to be ! s5se ( dy+1 accord+ to ! prophetic way ( speak+1 z we h obs]v$ else:]e4#id ,= ! und]/&+ ( ?is scripture we mu/ consid]1 t ! prophet addresses himself to ! h\se ( ,israel1 :o are repres5t$1 v]4 #be4 z compla9+1 t ! way ( ! ,"l 0 n equal2 or1 t ,god's ?reatn+s or judgm5ts1 :i* 7 ! =]unn]s ( ! captivity1 7 su* z !y _h n des]v$2 & !re=e he tells !m t he w\ld deal ) !m accord+ to _! des]ts1 v]4 #bd4 ,:5 ! righte\s1 t is1 "o ^: conv]sation be=e ?is seem$ to be unblemi%$1 & he n guilty ( ^? enorm\s crimes :i* 7 committ$ by o!rs 7:i* may be suppos$1 & yet ! p]son n be 9 a /ate ( grace7 ,i say1 :5 su* an "o turne? away f 8 righte\sness1 & do? accord+ to all ! abom9ations t ! wick$ man do?1 t is1 becomes op5ly vile & pr(ligate2 %all he live8 c he expect any ?+ else b t ,god %\ld foll[ him ) exempl>y judgm5ts1 or t he %\ld be involv$ 9 ! common de/ruction8 ,9 8 s9 t he ha? s9n$ %all he die4 ,& on ! o!r h&1 v]4 #bg4 ,:5 ! wick$ man turne? away f 8 wick$ness2 t is1 !y :o h be5 guilty ( ^! abom9ations %all re=m _! lives1 or turn f _! idolatry1 murd]s1 adult]ies1 oppressions1 & o!r vile crimes1 t ! p 9 g5]al 7 *>g$ )1 by ! prophet1 :i* are assign$ z ! reason ( ,god's s5d+ ?is dreadful judgm5t ( ! captivity2 ,i say1 if !re be su* an in/ance ( re=mation1 he %all save 8 s\l alive2 t is1 ei!r he %all be deliv]$ f ! captivity1 or %all be pres]v$ f ^? temporal judgm5ts t ei!r w5t be=e or foll[$ aft] x4 ,?is re=mation1 & deliv]ance f ^! judgm5ts1 includes 9 x some?+ less ?an sav+ grace1 & a "r to et]nal life1 :i* is insep>ably connect$ ) x1 s t if no?+ else be int5d$ by ! righte\s & wick$ man2 & if ! judgm5ts ?reat5$1 or _! deliv]ance f !m1 9 case ( re=mation1 includes no m ?an ?is1 x is evid5t1 t x does n 9 ! lea/ suppose1 t any true believ] %all apo/atize or fall f a /ate ( grace4 ,z we may di/+ui% betwe5 et]nal dea? & temporal judgm5ts2 s we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 a p]son's ab/a9+ f ! vile/ abom9ations1 z a means to escape ^! judgm5ts2 & 8 ex]cis+ ^? graces t accompany salvation4 ,!re may be an ext]nal re=mation 9 ^? :o h no special grace1 if no?+ f>!r be reg>d$ ?an a p]son's moral "*1 or in(f5sive behavi\r 9 ! eye ( ! _w4 ,if we only consid] him z ab/a9+ f ^? s9s :i* are univ]sally reckon$ disreputable among ^? :o make any pret5sions to religion1 & 9 ?is respect he be d5om9at$ a righte\s man1 su* an "o may turn away f 8 righte\sness & become immoral & pr(ligate1 & s be reckon$ among ! numb] ( apo/ates3 nev]!less he _c be said to apo/atize or fall f ! grace ( ,god1 s9ce moral virtue or ! ex]cise ( righte\sness 9 our deal+s ) m5 is z mu* inf]ior to sav+ grace1 z a =m ( godl9ess is to ! p[] !re(4 #b4 ,z to ! o!r scripture1 m5tion$ 9 ! objection1 x is g5]ally urg$ aga9/ u z an unansw]able argum5t1 tak5 f ! express words !re(1 to prove ! possibility ( ! sa9ts' apo/acy2 & our translation is *>g$ ) a wilful mi/ake1 to s]ve a turn1 & make ! text speak :at x nev] int5d$1 s9ce all :o und]/& ! orig9al mu/ all[ t x ought to be r5d]$1 ,if he draw back1 :i* supposes t ! j man may apo/atize1 or draw back unto p]dition4 ,to :i* x may be repli$1 7#a47 ,t ?\gh ! words1 accord+ to ! =m 9 :i* !y are laid d[n1 conta9 a supposition1 x does n inf] ! be+ or reality ( ! ?+ suppos$#ie2 b only ?is1 t if su* a ?+ %\ld happ51 x w\ld be att5d$ ) :at is laid d[n z a consequ5ce !re(4 ,?is is v agreeable to our common mode ( speak+1 z :5 we say2 if a virtu\s p]son %\ld commit a capital crime1 he w fall "u ! la% ( ! law z mu* z ?\gh he _h made no pret5sions to virtue2 nev]!less1 x does n foll[ f h5ce1 t su* an "o %all d x1 or expose himself to ?is puni%m5t2 or1 on ! o!r h&1 if a k+ %\ld say to a crim9al1 z ,solomon did to ,adonijah1 #8,if he w %ew himself a wor?y man1 !re %all n an hair ( him fall to ! e>?1' x _c be conclud$ f h5ce1 t he w behave himself s z t 8 life %all be secur$ to him4 ,! proposition is true1 z !re is a j connexion betwe5 ! supposition & ! consequ5ce2 yet ?is does n argue t ! ?+ suppos$ %all come to pass4 ,n[ to apply ?is to ! scripture1 "u our pres5t consid]ation2 ! proposition is d\btless true1 t if ! j man %\ld draw back1 s z to become a wick$ man1 if he %\ld lose ! pr9ciple ( grace :i* 0 implant$ 9 reg5]ation1 & ab&on himself to ! greate/ impieties1 he w\ld z c]ta9ly p]i% z ?\gh he _h nev] exp]i5c$ ! grace ( ,god2 b x mu/ n be inf]r$ f h5ce1 t ,god w suff] su* an "o1 :o is ! object bo? ( 8 love & c>e1 ?us to fall & p]i%1 s t 8 s\l %\ld h no pleasure 9 him4 7#b47 ,if we suppose ! p]son "h spok5 (1 :om we consid] z a true believ]1 to draw back1 we may di/+ui% betwe5 backslid+ or turn+ aside f ,god1 by ! commission ( v great s9s2 & apo/acy4 ,or betwe5 draw+ back1 by be+ guilty ( great crimes1 s z to expose himself to sore judgm5ts2 & 8 draw+ back to p]dition4 ,! j man 9 ?is text1 is said1 inde$1 to draw back1 b he is di/+ui%$ f "o t draws back to p]dition2 z x is said 9 ! foll[+ v]se1 #8,we are n ( !m :o draw back to p]dition1 b ( !m t believe1 to ! sav+ ( ! s\l4' ,su* a draw+ back z ?is1 ?\gh x %all n end 9 p]dition1 inasmu* z ! p]son %all be recov]$ & br\ght to rep5tance2 yet x %all be att5d$ ) v great m>ks ( ,god's displeasure aga9/ believ]s1 = ^? s9s :i* !y h committ$1 z well z o!rs2 accord+ly1 8 s\l hav+ no pleasure 9 !m1 d5otes t he w\ld1 9 v>i\s in/ances1 reveal 8 wra? aga9/ relaps+ believ]s1 z a display ( 8 hol9ess1 :o %all nev]!less be recov]$ & sav$ at la/4 ,if ^! ?+s be duly consid]$1 ! objection seems to h no weight 9 x1 ?\gh x %\ld be all[$1 t ! words ^u :i* x is pr9cipally f\nd$1 are n rightly translat$4 ,h[ev]1 ,i _c see suffici5t reason to set aside our translation1 x be+ equally j to r5d] ! words1 if any man draw back#if2 s9ce ! supply+ ! words any man1 or any "o1 is all[$ ( 9 _m o!r in/ances1 bo? 9 ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5t4 ,!re=e !re is n ! lea/ incongruity 9 its be+ suppli$ 9 ! text "u our pres5t consid]ation#ig2 &1 if x be1 ! s5se t we give ( x1 w appe> v agreeable to ! context2 accord+ly ! mean+ is1 #8,! j %all live by fai?1' or !y :o #8"k 9 !mselves t !y h 9 heav5 a bett] & an endur+ sub/ance1' z 9 "o ( ! =ego+ v]ses3 ,^! %all live by fai?1 b z = o!rs :o d n live by fai?1 hav+ only a =m or %ew ( religion1 #8^: mann] is to =sake ! assembl+ ( !mselves toge!r1' z 9 v]se #be4 ^! are incl9$ to draw back2 !re=e1 let !m "k t if any "o1 or :osoev] draws back1 x w be at _! p]il2 = x w be to _! own p]dition2 yet sai? ! apo/le1 t true believ]s may n be disc\rag$ by ! apo/acy ( o!rs1 let !m take notice ( :at is said 9 ! foll[+ words1 #8,we are n ( !m :o draw back unto p]dition1 b ( !m t believe1 to ! sav+ ( ! s\l4' ,^! ?+s be+ duly consid]$1 x w be suffici5tly evid5t t ?is text does n militate aga9/ ! doctr9e ( ! sa9ts' p]sev]ance4 ,obj4 #d4 ,!re is ano!r objection br\ght aga9/ ! doctr9e we h be5 endeav\r+ to ma9ta91 tak5 f :at ! apo/le says 9 ,heb4 vi4 #d1 #e1 #f4 #8,x is impossible = ^? :o 7 once enlight5$1 & h ta/$ ( ! heav5ly gift1 & 7 made p>tak]s ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & h ta/$ ! good ^w ( ,god1 & ! p[]s ( ! _w to come1 if !y %all fall away1 to r5ew !m aga9 unto rep5tance1 see+ !y crucify to !mselves ! ,son ( ,god afre%1 & put him to an op5 %ame4' ,! =ce ( ?is objection lies 9 two ?+s1 viz4 t !y are describ$ z total & f9al apo/ates2 & also1 t accord+ to ! acc\nt we h ( _! =m] conv]sation1 !y appe> !n to h be5 true believ]s4 ,answ4 ,?is is ?\ght1 by "s1 :o def5d ! doctr9e ( ! sa9ts' p]sev]ance1 to be "o ( ! mo/ difficult objections t we g5]ally meet ) aga9/ x2 especially !y :o _c see h[ x is possible = a p]son to make su* advances t[>ds true godl9ess1 & yet be no o!r ?an an hypocrite or =mal pr(essor1 are oblig$ to take a me?od to set aside ! =ce ( ! objection1 :i* ,i _c give into1 namely1 t :5 ! apo/le says1 ,x is impossible t su* %\ld be r5ew$ aga9 to rep5tance2 ! ^w impossible d5otes no?+ else1 b t ! ?+ is exce$+ difficult1 n t !y %all ev5tually p]i%2 because !y are suppos$ to be true believ]s2 b _! recov]y aft] su* a notori\s in/ance ( backslid+1 %all be att5d$ ) difficulties s great t no?+ c surm\nt1 b ! extraord9>y p[] ( ,god2 & ?\gh he w recov] !m1 yet !y %all feel ! sm>t !re( z long z !y live2 !y %all be sav$1 yet s z by fire#ih4 ,b not)/&+ ! ^w impossible may be sometimes tak5 = t :i* is v difficult1 ,i _c b conclude t ! apo/le is "h speak+ ( t :i* is impossible1 ) respect to ! ev5t1 & !re=e1 t he is giv+ ! "* ( apo/ates :o %all nev] be recov]$4 ,?is appe>s1 n only f ! he9\sness ( ! crime1 z !y are said to crucify to !mselves ! ,son ( ,god afre%1 & put him to an op5 %ame2 b f :at is m5tion$ 9 ! foll[+ v]ses1 9 :i* !y are comp>$ to ! e>? t br+e? =? ?orns & bri>s1 :i* is reject$1 & nigh unto curs+1 ^: end is to be burn$2 & f _! be+ di/+ui%$ f ^? :o %all be sav$1 conc]n+ :om ! apo/le 0 p]suad$ bett] ?+s1 & ?+s t accompany salvation2 !re=e he is speak+ "h conc]n+ a total & f9al apo/asy4 ,b t ?is may n appe> to militate aga9/ ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+1 ,i %all endeav\r to %ew1 t not)/&+ ! "* ! apo/le gives ( ! p]sons he "h speaks ( !y 7 de/itute ( ! tru? ( grace1 & !re=e no?+ is said conc]n+ !m1 b :at a =mal pr(essor may atta9 to3 ,t ?is may appe> let x be consid]$1 #a4 ,t !y are describ$ z once enlight5$2 b ?is a p]son may be1 & yet be de/itute ( sav+ fai?4 ,if by be+ enlight5$ we und]/& _! hav+ be5 baptiz$1 z "s critics take ! ^w1 :i* 0 aft]w>ds1 9 "s foll[+ ages1 us$ 9 t s5se1 x might easily be alleg$1 t a p]son might be baptiz$ & yet n be a true believ]3 ,b s9ce ,i "q :e!r baptism 0 express$ by illum9ation 9 ! apo/les age#ajj1 ,i w\ld r und]/& by x1 _! hav+ be5 conv9c$ ( ! tru? ( ! gospel1 or yield$ an ass5t to ! doctr9es conta9$ !re94 ,n[ ?is a p]son may d1 & yet be de/itute ( sav+ fai?1 :i* is seat$ n b>ely 9 ! und]/&+1 b 9 ! w1 & !re=e supposes him n only to be rightly in=m$1 ) respect to ^? ?+s :i* are ! object ( fai?1 b to be int]nally & effectually call$1 f :5ce sav+ fai? proce$s1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$4 #b4 ,!y are said to h ta/$ ! good ^w ( ,god2 :i* agrees ) ! "* be=e giv5 ( ^? :o _h a tempor>y fai?#aja1 :o seem$1 = a :ile1 pleas$ ) ! ^w1 & _! affections 7 rais$ 9 he>+ x2 z ,h]od is said to h he>d ,john ! ,bapti/ gladly1 & to h done _m ?+s2 l ^? :om our ,savi\r comp>es to ! se$ s[n 9 /ony gr\nd1 :i* soon sprang up1 b aft]w>ds )]$ away4 ,?is a p]son may d1 & yet n h sav+ fai?2 = x is "o ?+ to approve (1 & be affect$ ) ! ^w1 & ano!r ?+ to mix x ) t fai? :i* accompanies salvation4 ,a p]son may ent]ta9 ^? doctr9es conta9$ 9 ! ^w :i* relate to a future /ate ( bless$ness ) pleasure2 z all m5 desire to be happy1 & at ! same "t be f> f practis+ ! duties ( self-d5ial1 tak+ up ! cross1 & foll[+ ,*ri/1 mortify+ indwell+ s91 & ex]cis+ an intire dep5dance ^u1 & resignation to him 9 all ?+s3 ,?is conta9s mu* m ?an :at is express$ by ta/+ ! good ^w ( ,god4 #c4 ,!y are f>!r describ$ z hav+ ta/$ ! heav5ly gift1 & be+ made p>tak]s ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & ( ! p[]s ( ! _w to come2 all :i* expressions1 ,i humbly conceive1 c>ry 9 !m no m ?an ?is1 t !y _h be5 enabl$ to "w miracles1 or t !y _h a fai? ( miracles1 :i* has be5 be=e describ$#ajb1 & prov$ to fall v %ort ( sav+ fai?#ajc4 ,!re=e ^! *>act]s giv5 ( !m d n argue t !y 7 true believ]s1 & consequ5tly ! objection1 :i* dep5ds on ! supposition t !y 71 is ( no =ce to prove t sa9ts may totally or f9ally fall f grace4 ,obj4 #e4 ,! next objection aga9/ ! doctr9e we h be5 ma9ta9+1 is tak5 f ,heb4 x4 #bi4 ,( h[ mu* sor] puni%m5t suppose ye %all he be ?\ght wor?y1 :o ha? trodd5 "u foot ! ,son ( ,god1 & ha? c\nt$ ! blood ( ! cov5ant1 :]e) he 0 sanctifi$1 an unholy ?+1 & ha? done despite unto ! _s ( grace4 ,! crime "h spok5 ( is ( ! he9\s nature1 & ! greate/ puni%m5t is said to be inflict$ = x3 ,n[1 inasmu* z ^! are describ$ z hav+ be5 sanctifi$ by ! blood ( ! cov5ant1 x foll[s1 t !y 7 true believ]s1 & consequ5tly true believ]s may apo/atize1 & fall %ort ( salvation4 ,answ4 ,! =ce ( ! objection lies pr9cipally 9 ^? words1 ! blood ( ! cov5ant :]e) he 0 sanctifi$2 :i* expression is tak51 by div9es1 9 two diff]5t s5ses4 #a4 ,"s take ! ^w he 9 ! same s5se z x is tak5 9 ! objection1 z ref]r+ to ! apo/ate2 & !n ! difficulty :i* occurs1 is h[ su* an "o c\ld be said to be sanctifi$ by ! blood ( ! cov5ant1 & yet n reg5]ate1 effectually call$1 or a true believ]3 ,to solve ?is1 !y suppose1 t by sanctification we are only to und]/& a relative hol9ess1 :i* su* h :o are made p>tak]s ( ! common grace ( ! gospel3 ,?us x is said1 ,israel 0 hol9ess unto ! ,"l1 ,j]4 ii4 #c4 or1 z ! apo/le ,pet] expresses x1 an holy nation1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #i4 z !y 7 ,god's p by an ext]nal cov5ant relation1 & by an explicit cons5t to be gov]n$ by ^? laws :i* he gave !m :5 !y fir/ became a *ur*1 ,exod4 xxiv4 #c4 & publicly av\*$ him to be _! ,god1 & he av\*$ !m to be 8 peculi> p1 :i* 0 done ^u "s solemn occasions1 ,deut4 xxvi4 #ag1 #ah4 ,nev]!less1 _m ( !m 7 de/itute ( ! special grace ( sanctification1 z x conta9s 9 x a ?or\gh & univ]sal *ange ( he>t & life4 ,moreov]1 !y suppose t ?is privilege ( be+ ,god's p1 by an ext]nal cov5ant-relation1 toge!r ) all ^! common gifts & graces t att5d x1 0 pur*as$ by1 & f\nd$ on ! blood ( ,*ri/1 :i* is call$ ! blood ( ! cov5ant1 inasmu* z he 0 giv5 = a cov5ant ( ! p1 ,isa4 xlii4 #f4 & pursuant h]eunto1 he %$ 8 blood to procure = !m ! ext]nal z well z ! sav+ bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace2 ! =m] ( ^!1 ! p]sons "h describ$ z apo/ates1 are suppos$ to h be5 made p>tak]s (1 z ! apo/le says1 ,to !m p]ta9e? ! adoption1 & ! glory1 & ! cov5ants1 & ! giv+ ( ! law1 & ! s]vice ( ,god1 & ! promises1 ,rom4 ix4 #d4 !y wor%ipp$ him 9 all 8 ord9ances1 z ^? :om ! prophet speaks (1 :o seek him daily1 & delight to "k 8 ways1 z a nation t did righte\sness1 & =sook n ! ord9ance ( _! ,god2 !y ask ( him ! ord9ances ( ju/ice1 & take delight 9 approa*+ to ,god2 & yet ^! ?+s 7 n done by fai?1 ,isa4 lviii4 #b4 ,9 ?is respect p]sons may be sanctifi$1 & yet aft]w>ds =feit1 neglect1 despise & =sake ^! ord9ances1 & lose ! ext]nal privileges ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 :i* !y once _h1 & s become apo/ates4 ,?is is ! mo/ common me?od us$ to solve ! difficulty conta9$ 9 ! objection4 ,b ,i w\ld r acquiesce 9 ano!r way1 :i* may be tak5 to acc\nt = ! s5se ( ^? words1 ! blood ( ! cov5ant :]e) he 0 sanctifi$4 ,!re=e1 let x be consid]$1 #b4 ,t ! ^w he may be und]/ood1 n z ref]r+ to ! apo/ate1 b our ,savi\r1 :o is spok5 ( imm$iately be=e3 ?us ! apo/ate is said to #8trample "u foot ! ,son ( ,god1 & c\nt ! blood ( ! cov5ant :]e) ,he1 t is1 ,*ri/1 #80 sanctifi$1 an unholy ?+4' ,t ?is s5se may appe> j1 x may be obs]v$1 t ,*ri/ 0 sanctifi$ or set ap>t by ! ,fa!r1 to p]=m all ! bran*es ( 8 ,m$iatorial (fice1 9 two respects4 7#a47 ,z he 0 =e-orda9$ or appo9t$1 by him1 to come into ! _w to %$ 8 blood = ! r$emption ( 8 p3 ?us 8 und]tak+ to r$eem !m is call$ 8 sanctify+1 or devot+ himself to p]=m ?is "w1 z he says1 #8,= _! sakes ,i sanctify myself1 t !y also might be sanctifi$ ?r\gh ! tru?1' ,john xvii4 #ai4 ?is he did 9 pursuance ( ! et]nal transaction betwe5 ! ,fa!r & him1 relat+ h]eunto4 ,b x w be said1 t ?is 0 antec$5t to 8 dy+ = !m2 & !re=e1 prop]ly speak+1 he c\ld n be said1 9 ?is respect1 to be sanctifi$ by ! blood ( ! cov5ant2 !re=e1 to ?is we may add1 7#b47 ,t he 0 also sanctifi$1 or set ap>t by ! ,fa!r1 to apply ! "w ( r$emption aft] he _h pur*as$ x2 :i* sanctification 01 9 ! mo/ prop] s5se1 ! result ( 8 %$d+ 8 blood1 :i* 0 ! blood ( ! cov5ant2 s t z he 0 #8br\ght aga9 f ! dead1' z ! apo/le speaks1 #8?r\gh ! blood ( ! ev]la/+ cov5ant1' ,heb4 xiii4 #bj4 all ! bless+s :i* he applies to 8 p z ! consequ5ce h]e(1 are ! result ( 8 be+ sanctifi$1 or set ap>t to c>ry on & p]fect ! "w ( our salvation1 ! f\ndation :]e( 0 laid 9 8 blood4 ,moreov]1 t !y :o are "h describ$ z apo/ates1 _h n be=e ?is1 ! grace ( fai?1 is evid5t f ! context1 inasmu* z !y are di/+ui%$ f true believ]s4 ,! apo/le seems to speak ( two sorts ( p]sons1 to wit1 "s :o _h ca/ (f ! ord9ances ( ,god's wor%ip1 #8=sak+ ! assembl+ ( !mselves toge!r1' :o are di/+ui%$ f ^? :om he dehorts f ?is s91 :o _h ! grace ( fai?1 :]eby !y 7 enabl$ to #8draw ne> to ,god 9 full assurance !re(1 hav+ _! he>ts spr9kl$ f an evil consci5ce1 & _! bodies wa%$ ) pure wat]2' conc]n+ ^! he says1 #8,we are n ( !m :o draw back to p]dition1 b ( !m :o believe to ! sav+ ( ! s\l1' *ap4 x4 #ci4 ,!re=e we mu/ conclude t o!rs are int5d$ 9 ! text "u our pres5t consid]ation1 :o 7 n true believ]s1 & consequ5tly x does n f h5ce appe> t su* may totally1 or f9ally1 fall f a /ate ( grace4 ,! apo/ates spok5 ( 9 ?is & ! =ego+ objection1 7 probably "s among ! ,jews1 to :om ! gospel 0 prea*$1 :o embrac$ ! ,*ri/ian fai?1 be+ conv9c$ by ^? miracles :i* 7 wr\ght = t purpose1 b aft]w>ds revolt$ f x1 & 7 m invet]ately set aga9/ ,*ri/ & ! gospel ?an !y _h be5 be=e !y made ?is pr(ession2 & accord+ly z !y _h =m]ly approv$ ( ! crimes ( ^? :o crucifi$ ,*ri/1 9 :i* respect !y are said to h crucifi$ him2 n[ !y d1 9 ! same s5se1 crucify him afre%4 ,& z !y _h be5 made p>tak]s ( ! extraord9>y gifts ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 aft]w>ds !y op5ly blasphem$ him1 & ?is 0 done ) spite & malice4 ,^! texts !re=e n only conta9 a sad in/ance ( ! apo/asy ( "s1 b prove t !y 7 irrecov]ably lo/2 & ?is comes z ne> ! acc\nt we h 9 ! gospels ( ! unp>donable s91 z any ?+ m5tion$ 9 scripture3 nev]!less1 :at has be5 said to prove t !y nev] 7 true believ]s1 is a suffici5t answ] to ?is & ! =ego+ objection4 ,objec4 #f4 ,ano!r objection aga9/ ! doctr9e ( ! sa9ts' p]sev]ance1 is tak5 f #b ,pet4 ii4 #bj-bb4 ,= if aft] !y h escap$ ! pollutions ( ! _w1 ?r\gh ! k ( ! ,"l & ,savi\r ,jesus ,*ri/1 !y are aga9 entangl$ !re91 & ov]come2 ! latt] end is worse ) !m ?an ! beg9n+2 & !y are said 9 ! foll[+ v]se1 to turn f ! holy comm&m5t deliv]$ unto !m2 :i* is comp>$ to ! dog turn+ to 8 own vomit aga91 & ! s[ t 0 wa%$1 to h] wall[+ 9 ! mire4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 ,t ?\gh e "o mu/ conclude1 t ! p]sons1 :om ! apo/le "h speaks (1 pla9ly appe> to be apo/ates2 yet !re is no?+ 9 _! "* :i* argues t !y apo/atiz$1 or fell f ! tru? ( grace2 & x is only su* :om we are at pres5t speak+ (4 ,x may be obs]v$1 t ! apo/le is s f> f includ+ ^! apo/ates 9 ! numb] ( ^? to :om he writes ?is1 ) ! =ego+ epi/le1 :om he describes z elect1 accord+ to ! =e-k ( ,god ! ,fa!r1 ?r\gh sanctification ( ! ,_s1 unto ob$i5ce & spr9kl+ ( ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & z hav+ be5 begott5 aga9 unto a lively hope1 by ! resurrection ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 to an inh]itance res]v$ = !m 9 heav51 & z su*1 :o %\ld be kept by ! p[] ( ,god1 ?r\gh fai?1 unto salvation1 #a ,pet4 i4 #b-e4 t he pla9ly di/+ui%es !m f !m4 ,= 9 v]se #a1 ( ?is *apt]1 f :5ce x is tak51 x is said1 #8,!re %all be false tea*]s among y1 & _m %all foll[ _! p]nici\s ways2' he does n say _m1 :o are n[ ( y\r numb]1 b _m :o %all be jo9$ to ! *ur*1 :5 ^! false tea*]s arise4 ,^! p]sons1 inde$1 are repres5t$ z mak+ a great %ew ( religion1 by :i* !y ga9$ reputation among "s pr(essors1 :om !y s$uc$ :i* o!rwise !y c\ld n h done2 & !re=e x is said1 #8,!y _h escap$ ! pollutions ( ! _w1 ?r\gh ! k ( ! ,"l & ,savi\r ,jesus ,*ri/1' & t !y _h #8kn[n ! way ( righte\sness4' ,su* might inde$ be jo9$ to ! *ur* aft]w>ds2 b !y did n n[ belong to x2 & :at is said conc]n+ !m1 am\nts to no m ?an an ext]nal visible re=mation1 toge!r ) _! hav+ atta9$ ! k ( ,*ri/ & div9e ?+s2 s t !y 7 enlight5$ 9 ! doctr9es ( ! gospel2 ?\gh !y made x appe>1 by ! me?ods !y us$ to deceive o!rs1 t !y _h n exp]i5c$ ! grace ( ! gospel !mselves1 & !re=e !y fell away f _! pr(ession1 & turn$ aside f ! fai?1 :i* once !y prea*$4 ,x is "o ?+ = a =mal pr(essor1 :o makes a great %[ ( religion1 to turn aside f 8 pr(ession1 to all excess ( riot2 & ano!r ?+ to suppose a true believ] c d s1 & t to su* a degree z to cont9ue !re92 ?is ! grace ( ,god w keep him f4 ,objec4 #g4 ,ano!r objection aga9/ ! doctr9e ( ! sa9ts' p]sev]ance1 is tak5 f ! p>able ( ! debtor & cr$itor1 9 ,matt1 xviii4 #bf1 c4 9 :i* x is said1 #8,! s]vant fell d[n & wor%ipp$ him1 say+1 ,"l1 h pati5ce ) me1 & ,i w pay !e all4 ,!n ! ,"l ( t s]vant 0 mov$ ) compassion1 & loos$ him1 & =gave him ! debt2' b aft]w>ds1 ^u 8 treat+ "o ( 8 fell[-s]vants1 :o ow$ him a v inconsid]able sum1 ) great sev]ity1 8 "l exact$ ! debt ( him1 :i* he _h be=e =giv5 him1 & s deliv]$ him to ! torm5tors1 till he %\ld pay all t 0 due to him3 #8,s likewise1' x is said1 #8%all my heav5ly ,fa!r d unto y1 if ye1 f y\r he>ts =give n e "o 8 bro!r _! trespasses2' f :5ce x is inf]r$1 t a p]son may fall f a ju/ifi$ /ate1 or t ,god may =give s9 at "o "t1 & yet be provok$ to alt] 8 resolution1 & inflict ! puni%m5t t is due to x1 at ano!r2 :i* is altoge!r inconsi/5t ) ! doctr9e ( ! sa9ts' p]sev]ance 9 grace4 ,answ4 ,9 answ] to ?is we mu/ obs]ve1 t our ,savi\r's design 9 8 p>ables1 is n t e ^w or circum/ance conta9$ 9 !m1 %\ld be appli$ to signify :at x seems to import1 b !re is "s tru? 9 g5]al int5d$ to be illu/rat$ !reby1 :i* is pr9cipally to be reg>d$ !re94 ,?us 9 ! p>able ( ! judge1 9 ,luke xviii4 #b1 c4 #8:i* fe>$ n ,god1 nei!r reg>d$ man1' :o 0 mov$1 by a wid['s importunity1 to #8av5ge h] ( h] adv]s>y2' :i* aft] a :ile1 he resolv$ to d1 because ! wid[ tr\bl$ him4 ,?is is appli$ to #8,god's av5g+ 8 elect1 :o cry day & night unto him2' :]e we mu/ obs]ve1 t x is only 9 ?is circum/ance t ! p>able is to be appli$ to !m )\t any reg>d _h to ! inju/ice ( ! judge1 or 8 be+ uneasy1 by reason ( ! importunity :i* ! wid[ expre/ 9 plead+ h] cause ) him4 ,aga91 9 ! p>able ( ! /ew>d1 9 ,luke xvi4 #a1 c4 :o be+ accus$ = hav+ wa/$ 8 "l's goods2 & appreh5d+ t he %\ld be soon turn$ out ( ! /ew>d%ip1 he takes an unju/ me?od to ga9 ! fav\r ( 8 "l's debtors1 by remitt+ a "p ( :at !y ow$ him1 t by ?is means !y might be induc$ to %ew k9dness to him :5 he 0 turn$ out ( 8 s]vice4 ,x is said inde$1 v]se #h4 t #8! "l comm5d$ ! unju/ /ew>d1 because he _h act$ wisely2' :]eas1 our ,savi\r does n design1 9 ! acc\nt he gives ( 8 inju/ice1 to give ! lea/ c\nt5ance to x1 z ?\gh x 7 to be imitat$ by u2 nor by 8 "l's comm5d+ him z act+ wisely = himself1 does he int5d t x is lawful or comm5dable = wick$ m5 to pursue ! l measures to promote _! future int]e/4 ,b ! only ?+ 9 :i* ?is p>able is appli$1 is1 t we might le>n f h5ce1 t #8! *ildr5 ( ?is _w are1 9 _! g5]ation wis] ?an ! *ildr5 ( light2' & t m5 ought to endeav\r1 )\t ! lea/ appe>ance ( inju/ice1 to ga9 ! fri5d%ip ( o!rs1 by us+ :at !y h 9 ! _w1 9 su* a way1 z t !y may be induc$1 out ( gratitude = ^? fav\rs1 :i* !y conf]r$ ^u !m1 to %ew respect to !m2 b pr9cipally1 t 9 p]=m+ :at 0 really _! duty1 !y might h gr\nd to hope t !y %all be approv$ ( ,god1 & receiv$ into ev]la/+ habitations4 ,n[ to apply ?is rule to ! p>able f :5ce ! objection is tak51 we mu/ consid]1 t ! design h]e( is n to signify t ,god *anges 8 m9d1 z m5 d1 by =giv+ p]sons at "o "t1 & aft]w>ds condemn+ !m1 z ?\gh he did n "k1 :5 he ext5d$ ?is k9dness to !m1 h[ !y w\ld behave t[>ds o!rs1 or :e!r !y w\ld improve or =feit ?is privilege2 s9ce to suppose ?is w\ld be contr>y to ! div9e p]fections4 ,!re=e ! only design ( ! p>able is to %ew1 t !y :o n[ conclude t ,god has =giv5 !m1 ought to =give o!rs1 or else !y w f9d !mselves mi/ak5 at la/3 & ?\gh accord+ to ! t5or ( ! div9e disp5sations1 or ! reveal$ w ( ,god1 :i* is our only rule ( judg+ conc]n+ ?is matt]1 !y ?9k t !y are 9 a ju/ifi$ /ate1 x w appe>1 t ! debt :i* !y ow$ 0 n cancell$1 b %all be exact$ ( !m to ! utmo/1 9 _! own p]sons2 s t all t c be prov$ f h5ce is1 t a man may fall f1 or lose ^? seem+ gr\nds1 :i* we _h to conclude t 8 s9s 7 =giv53 b we are n to suppose t our ,savi\r int5ds h]eby t ,god's secret purpose1 relat+ to ! =giv5ess ( s91 c be *ang$2 or t he1 :o is really fre$ f condemnation1 at "o "t1 may fall "u x at ano!r3 !re=e1 :at is said 9 ?is p>able1 does n 9 ! lea/ give c\nt5ance to ?is objection1 or ov]?r[ ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+4 ,objec4 #h4 ,!re is ano!r objection1 tak5 f :at ! apo/le ,paul says conc]n+ himself1 9 #a ,cor4 ix4 #bg4 ,i keep "u my body1 & br+ x into subjection1 le/ t by any means1 :5 ,i h prea*$ to o!rs1 ,i myself %\ld be a ca/-away4 ,n[ x is c]ta9 t ! apo/le 0 a true believ]2 yet he concludes1 t if he did n behave himself s z to subdue or keep "u 8 corrupt passions1 b %\ld commit ^? op5 sc&al\s crimes1 :i* !y w\ld prompt him to1 he %\ld1 9 ! end1 become a ca/-away1 t is1 apo/atize f ,god1 & be reject$ by him4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 ,t ?\gh ! apo/le _h z good gr\nd to conclude t he _h exp]i5c$ ! grace ( ,god 9 tru?1 z any man1 & 0 (t5times fav\r$ ) a full assurance h]e(2 yet he did n atta9 ?is assurance by imm$iate revelation1 s z he receiv$ ^? doctr9es :i* he 0 to imp>t to ! *ur* z a rule ( fai?2 = !n x w\ld h be5 impossible = him to h be5 mi/ak5 z to ?is matt]3 & if ?is be suppos$1 !n ,i w\ld und]/& :at he says conc]n+ 8 be+ a ca/-away1 z d5ot+ :at w\ld be ! consequ5ce ( 8 n keep+ "u 8 body2 b n imply+ h]eby t corrupt nature %\ld s f> prevail1 z t he %\ld fall f a sanctifi$ /ate4 ,n[ if he did n atta9 ?is assurance by imm$iate revelation1 !n he _h x 9 ! same way z o!rs h1 by mak+ use ( ^? m>ks & *>act]s :i* are giv5 ( ! tru? ( grace2 & accord+ly he argues1 t ?\gh1 at pres5t1 he ?\ght himself to be 9 a sanctifi$ /ate1 f ! same evid5ces t o!rs conclude !mselves to be s2 yet if corrupt nature %\ld prevail ov] him1 :i* x w\ld d1 if he did n keep 8 body 9 subjection1 or if he 7 guilty ( ^? vile abom9ations :i* unreg5]ate p]sons are *>geable )1 !n x w\ld appe>1 t ?is assurance 0 ill gr\nd$1 8 hope ( salvation delusive1 & he no o!r ?an an hypocrite2 & s1 not)/&+ 8 hav+ prea*$ to o!rs1 he w\ld be f\nd1 9 ! end1 among !m :o 7 false pr(essors1 & accord+ly reject$ ( ,god3 !re=e we may obs]ve1 t x is "o ?+ = a p]son to ex]cise t caution1 & use ^? means to prev5t s91 :i*1 if he %\ld commit1 w\ld prove him an hypocrite2 & ano!r ?+ = "o t is a true believ]1 to be suff]$ to commit ^? s9s :]eby he w\ld apo/atize f ,god1 & s miss ( salvation4 ,& ?is w s]ve to answ] ano!r objection t is usually br\ght aga9/ ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+1 z ?\gh x 7 inconsi/5t ) t holy fe> :i* believ]s ought to h ( fall+1 z an inducem5t to c>e & wat*fulness 9 ! dis*>ge ( _! duty2 z x is said 9 ,prov4 xxviii4 #ad4 ,happy is ! man t fe>e? always2 inasmu* z we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 t fe> ( caution1 :i* is a pres]vative aga9/ s91 & includes a wat*fulness ov] our actions1 t we may n di%on\r ,god !reby2 & an unbeliev+ fe>1 t ?\gh we are 9 a /ate ( grace1 & are enabl$ to ex]cise t dilig5ce & circumspection t becomes *ri/ians1 yet we h no f\ndation :]eon to set our foot1 or gr\nd to hope = salvation4 ,or1 x is "o ?+ to fe>1 le/ we %\ld1 by giv+ way to s91 di%on\r ,god1 grieve 8 ,_s1 & w\nd our own consci5ces1 & d t :i* is a disgrace to ! gospel1 ?r\gh ! preval5cy ( corrupt nature1 :]eby we %all h gr\nd to conclude t we ?\ght ourselves some?+ :5 we 7 no?+1 deceiv+ our own s\ls2 & ano!r ?+ to fe> t we %all p]i% & fall1 ?\gh our he>ts are "r ) ,god1 & we h reason to expect t we %all be kept by 8 p[]1 ?r\gh fai?1 unto salvation4 ,we %all conclude ?is answ] ) "s few inf]5ces f :at has be5 said1 to prove ! doctr9e ( ! sa9ts' p]sev]ance z conta9$ !re94 ,&1 #a4 ,s9ce we d n pret5d to ass]t t all :o make a pr(ession ( religion are assur$ t !y %all nev] apo/atize1 b only true believ]s1 let unbeliev]s take no enc\ragem5t f h5ce to conclude1 t x %all be well ) !m 9 ! end4 ,_m are ext]nally call$ :o are n really sanctifi$2 & presume t !y %all be sav$1 ?\gh1 )\t gr\nd1 inasmu* z !y cont9ue 9 imp5it5cy & unbelief2 su* h no w>rant to take com=t f ! doctr9e we h be5 ma9ta9+4 #b4 ,we may1 f :at has be5 said1 obs]ve ! diff]5ce betwe5 ! security ( a believ]'s /ate1 z 8 hope is fix$ on ! /ability ( ! cov5ant1 & ! promises !re(1 relat+ to 8 salvation1 toge!r ) ! ,_s's witness1 ) ours1 conc]n+ our own s9c]ity2 & t :i* we g5]ally call c>nal security1 :]eby a p]son ?9ks himself safe1 or t all ?+s %all g well ) him1 ?\gh he make provision = ! fle% to fulfil ! lu/s !re(3 ,?is is an unw>rantable security 9 a /ate ( unreg5]acy1 or lic5ti\sness1 :i* ?is doctr9e does n 9 ! lea/ give c\nt5ance to4 #c4 ,f :at has be5 said conc]n+ ! apo/asy ( "s f t fai? :i* !y once made a pr(ession (1 we may inf]2 t x is only ! grace ( ,god exp]i5c$ 9 tru?1 t w pres]ve u f turn+ aside f ! fai? ( ! gospel4 ,! apo/le speaks ( "s :o1 by embrac+ ^? doctr9es t 7 subv]sive ( ! gospel1 are fall5 f grace1 ,gal4 v4 #d4 t is1 f ! doctr9es ( grace2 conc]n+ :om he says1 t ,*ri/ pr(it$ !m no?+1 or 0 become ( no effect to !m1 *ap4 v4 #b1 #d4 t is1 ! gospel1 :i* conta9s a display ( ! glory ( ,*ri/1 0 ( no sav+ advantage to !m4 ,all ! sad in/ances we h ( _m1 :o are toss$ to & fro ) e w9d ( doctr9e1 & are made a prey to ^? t lie 9 wait to deceive1 proce$ f _! be+ de/itute ( ! grace ( ,god1 :i* w\ld h a t5d5cy to pres]ve !m f turn+ aside f ! fai? ( ! gospel4 #d4 ,let u be exhort$ to be z dilig5t & wat*ful aga9/ ! break+s =? ( corruption1 & endeav\r to avoid all occasions ( s91 z mu* z ?\gh p]sev]ance 9 grace 7 to be ascrib$ to our own endeav\rs1 or z ?\gh ,god _h giv5 u no gr\nd to conclude t he w\ld enable u to p]sev]e2 & yet1 at ! same "t1 dep5d on 8 assi/ance1 )\t :i* ?is bless+ _c be atta9$1 & hope 9 8 m]cy & fai?fulness1 & lay hold on ! promises :i* he has giv5 u1 t x %all g well ) u 9 ! end1 or t we %all h all joy & peace 9 believ+4 #e4 ,let u n only endeav\r to p]sev]e1 b gr[ 9 grace2 :i* two bless+s are jo9$ toge!r2 z x is said1 ,! righte\s also %all hold on 8 way2 & he t ha? clean h&s %all be /rong] & /rong]1 ,job xvii4 #i4 #f4 ,?is doctr9e has a great t5d5cy to support & =tify believ]s1 "u ! mo/ adv]se disp5sations ( provid5ce1 :i*1 at any "t1 !y are liable to2 & to com=t !m "u all ! assaults ( _! spiritual enemies2 s9ce ?\gh !y may be suff]$ to disc\rage or give !m int]ruption 9 ! ex]cise ( ^? graces :i* !y h exp]i5c$1 yet grace %all n be :olly ext+ui%$4 ,& sometimes1 by ! ov]-rul+ provid5ce ( ,god1 ^? ?+s :i* 9 !mselves h a t5d5cy to weak5 _! fai?1 %all be ord]$ z a means to increase x2 s t :5 !y c d no?+ 9 _! own /r5g?1 !y may be enabl$1 by dep5d+ on ,*ri/1 & receiv+ /r5g? f him1 to prevail aga9/ all ! opposition !y meet )1 & come (f m ?an conqu]ors1 at la/1 ?r\gh him t lov$ !m1 ,rom4 viii4 #cg4 ,footnote #ha3 ,see ,:itby's disc\rse1 c4 page #dfc4 ,footnote #hb3 ,see ,vol4 ,i4 ,page #dfi4 ,footnote #hc3 ,see ,vol4 ,i4 page #dha1 & page #ace-ach4 ,footnote #hd3 ,see ,vol4 ,,ii4 page #agj1 #aga4 ,footnote #he3 ,see ,vol4 ,i4 page #dgg1 albi passim4 ,footnote #hf3 ,see ,vol4 ,i4 page #dcg4 ,footnote #hg3 ,see ,page #aa1 #ab1 ante4 ,footnote #hh3 ,see ,vol4 ,,ii4 page #dgc-dgi4 ,que/4 lv4 ,footnote #hi3 ,see ,page #cj1 ante4 ,footnote #ij3 ,! words are 4 ,footnote #ia3 ,see ,:itby's ,disc\rse1 c4 ,page #fg1 #fh1 #dfc4 ,footnote #ib3 ,see page #bac1 #bad1 ante4 ,footnote #ic3 ,see sev]al o!r scriptures1 9 :i* is tak5 adv]satively1 ,matt4 xxiv4 #ce4 ,gal4 i4 #g4 ,rev4 ix4 #d4 ,footnote #id3 ,see ,vol4 ,,ii page #ccc-cce4 ,footnote #ie3 ,x is a kn[n maxim 9 logic1 ,suppositio nihil ponit 9 esse4 ,footnote #if3 4 ,footnote #ig3 ,x is c]ta91 t ! p>ticles 1 1 & o!rs ( ! l import1 are (t5 left out1 & ! defect !re( is to be suppli$ 9 our translation3 ,?us x is 9 ,job xxxiii4 #bg4 :]e ! ,hebrew ^w1 :i* might h be5 r5d]$ & he %all say1 is bett] r5d]$ & if any say1 c4 & 9 ,g54 xlviii4 #b4 in/ead ( he told ,jacob1 x is bett] r5d]$ "o told ,jacob1 or somebody told him2 & 9 ,m>k ii4 #a4 1 :i* is left out 9 ! ,greek text1 is suppli$ 9 ! translation1 9 :i* we d n read x aft] days1 b aft] "s days4 ,see ,nold4 ,concord4 ,p>tic4 ,page #da1 #db4 9 :i* sev]al texts ( scripture are produc$ to ! same purpose1 & among ! re/1 ?is 9 ,heb4 x4 #ch4 :i* we are at pres5t consid]+ z :at ought to be r5d]$ if any "o draw back4 ,9 ?is & su* l in/ances we may obs]ve1 t ! v]b p]sonal has an imp]sonal signification1 or t :i* is prop]ly active is r5d]$ passively2 s ,eccl4 ix4 #ae4 is n r5d]$ & he f\nd 9 x1 c4 b n[ !re 0 f\nd 9 x2 _m o!r in/ances ( ! l nature are to be obs]v$ 9 ! ,hebrew text 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t2 & sometimes ?is mode ( speak+ is imitat$ by ! ,greek text 9 ! ,new4 ,i might also obs]ve1 ) respect to ! scripture "u our pres5t consid]ation1 t ! le>n$ ,grotius obs]ves t ought to be suppli$1 & consequ5tly ! text ought to be r5d]$ z x is 9 our translation1 if any man draw back1 :i* he obs]ves z :at is agreeable to ! grammatical con/ruction !re(1 )\t any reg>d to ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+1 ) respect to :i*1 he is o!rwise m9d$4 ,footnote #ih3 ,to give c\nt5ance to ?is s5se ( ! ^w impossible1 !y ref] to "s scriptures1 9 :i* x does n d5ote an absolute impossibility ( ! ?+1 b only t if x comes to pass x w be ) mu* difficulty4 ,?us x is said1 ,acts xx4 #af4 t ! ,apo/le ,paul ha/$1 if x 7 possible = him to be at ,j]usalem ! day ( ,p5teco/2 :]e 8 mak+ ha/e argues t ! ?+ 0 n 9 itself impossible1 b difficult4 ,& ,rom4 xii4 #ah4 we are exhort$1 if x be possible1 z mu* z 9 u lie?1 to live peaceably ) all m52 :i* %ews t x is h>d inde$ s to d2 nev]!less1 we are to use our utmo/ endeav\rs to d x1 :i* does n argue t ! ?+ is 9 itself altoge!r impossible4 ,& !re is ano!r scripture !y br+ to ju/ify ?is s5se ( ! words 9 ,matt4 xix4 #bc-bf4 9 :i* our ,savi\r's design is to %ew ! difficulty ( a ri* man's ent]+ into ! k+dom ( heav51 :i* he comp>es to a camel's go+ ?r\gh ! eye ( a ne$le2 by :i* v few suppose1 t ! bea/1 s call$1 is int5d$1 b a cable-rope1 :i* is sometimes call$ a camel2 ?us ! ,syriack#ii & ,arabick v]sions translate ! ^w3 ,& a le>n$ writ] obs]ves1 t ! ,jews1 9 a prov]bial way1 express ! difficulty ( a ?+ by t ( a cable-rope's pass+ ?r\gh ! eye ( a ne$le1 ,see ,buxt4 ,lex4 ,talmud4 ,pane #agai4 & ,bo*>t ,hi]o4 ,"p4 #a4 ,lib4 #b4 ,cap4 #c4 ,& by ne$le is n meant t :i* is us$ 9 work+1 b an iron1 ?r\gh :i* a small rope may be easily drawn2 ?\gh x 0 v difficult to =ce a camel or cable-rope ?r\gh x2 !re=e !y suppose our ,savi\r is n speak+ ( a ?+ :i* is absolutely impossible1 b exce$+ difficult2 & ?is may be inf]r$ f 8 reply to :at ! disciples object$1 :o !n c be sav$1 :5 he says1 ) m5 ?is is impossible1 b ) ,god all ?+s are possible4 ,& to apply ?is to ! scripture "u our pres5t consid]ation1 !y suppose t ! apo/le1 :5 he speaks ( ! r5ew+ ( ^? p]sons to rep5tance1 does n int5d t :i* is absolutely impossible1 b t x _c be br\ght ab\t b by ! extraord9>y p[] ( ,god1 ) :om all ?+s are possible4 ,footnote #ii3 ,! anci5t ,syriac is ! mod]n is ! same ^w1 :i* is lit]ally a camel1 n a cable4 ,?is ,ea/]n prov]b is n[ well e/abli%$4 ,vide ,campbell1 ,cl>ke1 c4 ,footnote #ajj3 ,we d n f9d ! ^w us$ 9 t s5se till ! second c5tury1 by ,ju/9 ,m>tyr ,vid4 ejusd4 ,dial4 #b4 & ,clem5s ,alex&r9us 9 ,pdag4 ,lib4 #a4 cap4 #f4 & !re=e we are n altoge!r to take our measures 9 expla9+ ! s5se ( words1 us$ 9 scripture1 f !m1 :o sometimes mi/ake ! s5se ( ! doctr9e1 conta9$ !re94 ,h[ev]1 if we take ! ^w 9 ?is s5se1 x does n militate aga9/ our argum5t1 s9ce a p]son may be baptiz$1 :o is n 9 a /ate ( grace & salvation4 ,footnote #aja3 ,see ,pag4 #abd1 #abe ante4 ,footnote #ajb3 ,see ,pag4 #abb1 #abc ante4 ,footnote #ajc3 ,!re seems to be an h5dyadis 9 ! apo/le's mode ( speak+4 ,by ! heav5ly gift we are to und]/& extraord9>y gifts1 :i* are call$ ! ,holy ,gho/ else:]e1 ,acts xix4 #b4 because !y 7 f ! ,holy ,gho/ z effects ( 8 p[]1 & wr\ght to confirm ! gospel disp5sation1 :i* is call$ ! _w to come1 ,heb4 ii4 #f4 & !re=e !y are /yl$ ! p[]s ( ! _w to come4 ,que/4 ,,lxxx4 ,,que/4 ,,lxxx4 ,c true believ]s be infallibly assur$ t !y are 9 ! e/ate ( grace1 & t !y %all p]sev]e !re9 unto salvation8 ,,answ4 ,su* z truly believe 9 ,*ri/1 & endeav\r to walk 9 all good consci5ce be=e him1 may1 )\t extraord9>y revelation1 by fai? gr\nd$ ^u ! tru? ( ,god's promises1 & by ! ,_s1 enabl+ !m to disc]n 9 !mselves ^? graces to :i* ! promises ( life are made1 & be>+ witness ) _! spirits1 t !y are ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 be infallibly assur$ t !y are 9 a /ate ( grace1 & %all p]sev]e !re9 unto salvation4 ,hav+ be=e consid]$ a believ] z made p>tak] ( ^? graces ( ! ,holy ,_s t accompany salvation1 :]eby 8 /ate is r5d]$ safe1 & also t he %all n draw back unto p]dition1 b %all atta9 ! end ( 8 fai?1 ev5 ! salvation ( 8 s\l2 x is necess>y = ! e/abli%+ ( 8 com=t & joy1 t he %\ld "k himself to be int]e/$ 9 ?is privilege4 ,x is a great bless+ to be r$eem$ by ,*ri/1 & sanctifi$ by ! ,_s2 b x is a sup]add$ privilege to "k t we are s1 or be assur$ t we are 9 a /ate ( grace1 :i* is ! subject insi/$ on 9 ?is answ]3 ,9 :i* we are l$1 ,i4 ,to speak some?+ conc]n+ ! nature ( assurance1 & h[ f> p]sons may be said to be infallibly assur$ ( _! salvation4 ,,ii4 ,we %all endeav\r to prove t ?is bless+ is atta9able 9 ?is life4 ,,iii4 ,we %all consid] ! "* ( ^? to :om x belongs4 ,&1 ,,iv4 ,! means :]eby x may be atta9$4 ,i4 ,conc]n+ ! nature ( assurance1 & h[ f> p]sons may be said to be infallibly assur$ ( _! salvation4 ,assurance is oppos$ to d\bt+2 :i* is inconsi/5t !re)2 s t he :o has atta9$ ?is privilege1 is c>ri$ above all ^? d\bts & fe>s respect+ ! tru? ( grace1 & 8 int]e/ 9 ! love ( ,god1 :i* o!rs are expos$ to1 :]eby _! lives are r5d]$ v uncom=table3 ,x may also be consid]$ z conta9+ 9 x some?+ m ?an our be+ enabl$ to hope t we are 9 a /ate ( grace2 = ?\gh t af=ds relief aga9/ despair1 yet x falls %ort ( assurance1 :i* is sometimes call$ a full assurance ( hope1 ,heb4 vi4 #aa4 & x c]ta9ly conta9s a great deal m ?an a probability1 or a conjectural p]suasion relat+ to ?is matt]2 :i* is ! only ?+ t "s w all[ to be atta9able by believ]s1 especially !y :o d5y ! doctr9e ( ! sa9ts' p]sev]ance1 & lay ! greate/ /ress ( man's salvation on 8 own free-w1 r ?an ! efficaci\s grace ( ,god4 ,all t !y w own z to ?is matt] is1 t p]sons may be 9 a hopeful way to salvation1 & t x is probable !y may atta9 x at la/4 ,b !y _c be fully assur$ t !y %all1 unless !y 7 assur$ conc]n+ _! p]sev]ance1 :i*1 !y suppose1 no "o c be2 because ! c>ry+ on ( ! "w ( grace dep5ds on ! free-w ( man1 z well z ! fir/ beg9n+ ( x2 & accord+ to _! notion ( lib]ty1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$ "u ano!r answ]#ajd1 viz4 t he :o acts freely may act ! contr>y2 & consequ5tly1 s9ce e ?+ t is done 9 ! c>ry+ on ( ! "w ( grace1 is done freely2 no "o c be assur$ t ?is "w %all n misc>ry2 !re=e none c atta9 assurance2 ?is is :at "s ass]t1 b we d5y4 ,& x is obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 t believ]s may n only atta9 assurance t !y are 9 a /ate ( grace1 & %all p]sev]e !re9 unto salvation1 b t !y may be infallibly assur$ h]e(1 :i* is ! highe/ degree ( assurance4 ,h[ f> ?is is atta9able by believ]s1 may be ! subject ( our f>!r inquiry4 ,x is a matt] ( dispute among "s1 :e!r assurance admits ( any degrees1 or :e!r a p]son c be said to be m or less assur$ ( a ?+8 or :e!r t :i* does n am\nt to ! highe/ degree ( c]ta9ty1 may be call$ assurance8 ,?is is d5i$1 by "s1 = ?is reason2 because assurance is ! highe/ & /ronge/ ass5t t c be giv5 to ! tru? ( any proposition2 accord+ly ! lea/ defect ( evid5ce on :i* x is suppos$ to be f\nd$1 leaves ! m9d 9 a proportionable degree ( d\bt1 z to ! tru? ( x2 9 :i* case !re may be a probability1 b n an assurance4 ,if ?is me?od ( expla9+ ! mean+ ( ! ^w be true1 !n x is beyond dispute1 t !y :o h atta9$ assurance ( _! be+ 9 a /ate ( grace1 may be said to be infallibly assur$ !re(3 ,:e!r ?is be ! s5se ( t expression 9 ?is answ]1 ,i w n pret5d to det]m9e2 nei!r %all ,i ent] any f>!r into ?is dispute1 :i* am\nts to little m ?an :at conc]ns ! propriety or impropriety ( ! s5se ( ! ^w assurance4 ,all t ,i %all add conc]n+ x1 is1 t accord+ to our common mode ( speak+ x is reckon$ no absurdity = a p]son to say he is sure ( a ?+1 ?\gh x be possible = him to h great] evid5ce ( ! tru? !re(1 & consequ5tly a great] degree ( assurance4 ,?us ! assurance t arises f ! possession ( a ?+ _c b be great] ?an t :i* att5ds ! b>e expectation ( x3 ,!re=e :atev] be ! s5se ( t infallible assurance1 :i* is "h spok5 (2 we _c suppose t !re is any degree ( assurance atta9able 9 ?is life1 conc]n+ ! happ9ess ( ! sa9ts 9 heav51 equal to t :i* !y h :o are actually possess$ ( t bless$ness2 to suppose ?is w\ld be to conf\nd e>? & heav5 toge!r1 or expectation ) actual fruition4 ,z to :at relates to our assurance !re(1 !re is ano!r matt] ( dispute among "s1 :i* ,i am n desir\s to ent] into2 namely1 :e!r x is possible = a believ] to be z sure t he %all be sav$1 z he is t he exi/s1 or t he is a s9n]1 & s /&s 9 ne$ ( salvation8 or :e!r x is possible = a p]son to be z sure t he %all be sav$1 z he is sure ( t tru? :i* is matt] ( pure revelation1 viz4 t he1 t believes %all be sav$8 or :e!r x is possible = a p]son to be z sure t he has ! tru? ( grace1 z he may be t he p]=ms any actions1 :e!r natural or religi\s2 su* z speak+1 pray+1 read+1 he>+1 c4 or :e!r we may be z sure t we h a pr9ciple ( grace1 z we are t we put =? su* actions1 z seem to proce$ f t pr9ciple1 :5 engag$ 9 ! p]=mance ( "s religi\s duties8 ,if any are dispos$ to def5d ! possibility ( our atta9+ assurance 9 s great a degree z ?is1 z :at !y ?9k to be ! mean+ ( :at "s div9es h ass]t$1 agreeably to :at is conta9$ 9 ?is answ]1 t a believ] may be infallibly assur$ ( 8 salvation1 ,i w n ent] ! li/ ) !m2 ?\gh ,i v mu* "q :e!r x w n be a matt] ( too great difficulty = !m to support _! argum5t1 )\t ! lea/ appe>ance ( exception to x4 ,nev]!less1 7t ,i may n ext5uate or d5y ! privileges :i* "s sa9ts h be5 fav\r$ )1 :o h be51 z x 71 9 ! suburbs ( heav51 & n only _h a prelibation1 b a k9d ( s5sation1 ( ! enjoym5ts !re(1 & express$ z full an assurance z ?\gh !y _h be5 actually 9 heav572 x _c be d5i$ t ?is1 9 v>i\s in/ances1 has am\nt$1 z ne> z possible1 to an assurance ( infallibility2 & t su* a degree ( assurance has be5 atta9$1 by "s believ]s1 bo? 9 =m] & lat] ages1 w be prov$ "u a foll[+ head1 :i*1 ,i am apt to ?9k1 is :at is int5d$ 9 ?is answ]1 by ! possibility ( a believ]'s be+ infallibly assur$ ( salvation4 ,b let x be consid]$1 t ^! are uncommon in/ances1 9 :i* ! ,_s ( ,god1 by 8 imm$iate te/imony1 has fav\r$ !m )1 z to ?is matt]1 :i* are n to be reckon$ z a /&>d1 :]eby we may judge ( t assurance :i* ,god's *ildr5 desire1 & sometimes enjoy1 :i* falls %ort ( x3 ,!re=e1 :5 ,god is pleas$ to give a believ] su* a degree ( assurance1 z c>ries him above all 8 d\bts & fe>s1 ) respect to 8 be+ 9 a /ate ( grace1 & fills him ) ^? joys :i* arise f h5ce1 t are unspeakable1 & full ( glory2 ?is is t assurance :i* we are n[ to consid]1 :i*1 9 ?is answ] is call$ an infallible assurance2 :e!r x be m or less prop]ly s call$1 we h no?+ f>!r to add2 b %all proce$1 ,,ii4 ,to prove t ?is privilege is atta9able 9 ?is pres5t life2 & t x may appe> to be s1 let x be consid]$1 #a4 ,t if ! k ( o!r ?+s :i* are ( less importance1 be atta9able1 !n c]ta9ly x is possible = u to atta9 t :i* is ( ! greate/ importance4 ,?is argum5t is f\nd$ on ! goodness ( ,god2 if he has giv5 u suffici5t means to lead u into ! k ( o!r ?+s1 :i* respect our com=t & happ9ess 9 ?is _w2 has he left u altoge!r de/itute ( ^? means :]eby we may conclude1 t x %all g well ) u 9 a bett]8 ,god has sometimes be5 pleas$ to fav\r 8 p ) "s intimations conc]n+ ! bless+s ( common provid5ce1 :i* !y might expect = _! enc\ragem5t1 "u ! trials & difficulties :i* !y 7 to meet ) 9 ! _w2 & our ,savi\r enc\rages 8 disciples to expect1 t not)/&+ _! pres5t de/itute circum/ances1 z to outw>d ?+s2 yet _! ,fa!r1 :o kn[s t !y _h ne$ ( !m1 w\ld supply _! wants2 & !re=e !y _h no reason to be ov]-solicit\s 9 tak+ ?\ght :at !y %\ld eat & dr9k1 & :]e)al !y %\ld be clo!d1 ,matt4 vi4 #ca1 #cb4 & if ,god1 t he may enc\rage ! fai? ( 8 p1 gives !m assurance t no temptation %all befal !m1 b :at is common to m52 or1 t !y %all n be press$ d[n1 s z to s9k & despair ( help f him1 "u ! burd5s & difficulties t1 9 ! c\rse ( 8 provid5ce1 he lays on !m2 ,i say1 if ,god is pleas$ to give su* intimations to 8 p1 ) respect to _! condition 9 ?is _w1 t !y may be assur$ t x %all g well ) !m1 z to _m ?+s t conc]n _! outw>d circum/ances !re92 may we n conclude f h5ce1 t ! assurance ( ^? ?+s t conc]n _! ev]la/+ salvation may be atta9$8 or1 if ! promises t respect ! "o may be dep5d$ on s z to af=d relief aga9/ all d\bts & fe>s t may arise f our pres5t circum/ances 9 ! _w2 may we n1 ) z good reason1 suppose1 t ! promises :i* respect ! o!r1 to wit1 ! c>ry+ on & p]fect+ ! "w ( grace1 af=d equal matt] ( enc\ragem5t2 & consequ5tly1 t ! "o is z mu* to be dep5d$ on1 z ! o!r2 s t z ! apo/le says1 !y :o h fl$ = refuge1 to lay hold on ! hope set be=e !m1 may h /rong consolation aris+ f !nce1 ,heb4 vi4 #ah4 ,objec4 ,x w be object$ to ?is1 t ! promises t respect outw>d bless+s are n always fulfill$1 & !re=e we _c be assur$ conc]n+ our future condition1 z to outw>d circum/ances 9 ! _w2 ?\gh godl9ess1 z ! apo/le says1 ha? ! promise ( ! _w t n[ is1 z well z t :i* is to come4 ,?is appe>s f ! uncommon in/ances ( affliction1 t ! be/ m5 (t5 meet )1 :i* o!rs are exempt$ f4 ,!re=e ! promises :i* respect ! c>ry+ on & complet+ ! "w ( grace1 w n af=d t assurance ( salvation :i* we suppose a believ] may atta9 to1 z f\nd$ !reon4 ,answ4 ,9 answ] to ?is x may be repli$1 t ! promises ( outw>d bless+s are always fulfill$1 ei!r 9 k9d or value4 ,sometimes ! de/itute /ate ( believ]s1 z to ! good ?+s ( ?is life1 is abundantly comp5sat$ ) ^? spiritual bless+s1 :i* are1 at pres5t1 be/[$ on1 or res]v$ = !m h]eaft]2 & !re=e1 if _! condition 9 ! _w be att5d$ ) little else b affliction1 !y h no reason to say t !y are disappo9t$2 = :ile !y are d5i$ ! less]1 !y h ! great] bless+s in/ead !re(1 s t _! assurance ( ! accompli%m5t ( ! promises ( outw>d bless+s1 mu/ be und]/ood ) ?is limitation3 b z to spiritual bless+s1 :i* ,god has promis$ to 8 p1 !re is no f\ndation = any di/9ction ( _! be+ made good 9 k9d or 9 value2 if ! promise ( et]nal life be n made good accord+ to ! lett] ( x1 x _c be1 9 any s5se1 said to be accompli%$3 !re=e1 s9ce ,god gives 8 p ^! promises z a f\ndation ( hope1 we may conclude f !nce1 t ! assurance ( believ]s1 relat+ to _! salvation1 is z mu* to be dep5d$ on z ! assurance !y h1 f\nd$ on ! promises ( ,god1 conc]n+ any bless+s :i* may t5d to support !m 9 _! pres5t condition 9 ! _w4 #b4 ,t assurance ( ju/ification1 sanctification & salvation1 may be atta9$ 9 ?is life1 is f>!r evid5t f ! obligations :i* p]sons are "u to pray = ^! privileges1 & to bless ,god = ! exp]i5ce :i* !y h ( ! "o1 & ! gr\nd :i* !y h to expect ! o!r4 ,t x is our duty to pray = !m is no less c]ta9 ?an t we /& 9 ne$ ( !m2 ?is !re=e be+ tak5 = grant$1 x may be inf]r$ f h5ce1 t !re is "s way by :i* we may "k t our pray]s are answ]$1 ! contr>y to :i* w\ld be a v disc\rag+ consid]ation2 nei!r c\ld ! exp]i5ce h]e( be alleg$ z a motive to ! p]=mance ( ! duty ( pray]1 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,o ?\ t he>e/ pray]1 unto !e %all all fle% come1 ,psal4 lxv4 #b4 ,nor c\ld any believ] h ! lea/ reason to say z he does else:]e1 ,v]ily ,god ha? he>d me1 he ha? att5d$ to ! voice ( my pray]1 ,psal4 lxvi4 #ai4 ,& ! apo/le says1 t if we ask any ?+ accord+ to 8 w1 he he>e? u1 #a ,john v4 #ad1 #ae4 & ?is is said 9 ! foll[+ words1 to be kn[n by u1 we "k t we h ! petitions t we desir$ ( him2 !re=e x foll[s1 t we may "k f ! ex]cise ( fai? 9 pray]1 = ! =giv5ess ( s91 t our iniquities are =giv52 ! same may be said conc]n+ ! subject-matt] ( our pray] = all o!r bless+s t accompany salvation2 & consequ5tly x is possible = u to "k :e!r ,god has grant$ u ^! bless+s or no4 ,b if x be repli$ to ?is1 t x is n absolutely necess>y t an humble suppliant %\ld h any intimations giv5 him1 t 8 petition %all be grant$2 or t x w\ld be a v unbecom+ ?+ = su* an "o to say1 t he w n ask = a fav\r1 if he be n sure be=e-h& t x w he be/[$4 ,to ?is x may be answ]$1 ,t we are n only to pray = sav+ bless+s1 b to praise ,god = our exp]i5ce !re(2 z x is said1 ,:oso (f]e? praise glorifie? me1 ,psal4 l4 #bc4 & praise is comely = ! upright1 ,psal4 xxxiii4 #a4 ,n[ ?is supposes t we "k t ,god has be/[$ ! bless+s we pray$ = ^u u4 ,if ! ,psalmi/ calls ^u 8 s\l to bless ! ,"l = =giv+ him all 8 iniquities1 ,psal4 ciii4 #b1 #c4 we mu/ suppose t !re 0 "s me?od by :i* he atta9$ ! assurance ( ! bless+ :i* he praises ,god =2 :i* leads u to consid]1 #c4 ,t "s h atta9$ ?is privilege1 !re=e x is n impossible = o!rs to atta9 x4 ,t "s h be5 assur$ ( _! salvation1 is evid5t f ! acc\nt we h !re( 9 sev]al scriptures1 ,?us ! apo/le tells ! *ur* he writes to1 ,god ha? n appo9t$ u to wra?1 b to obta9 salvation1 #a ,!s4 v4 #g4 & he says conc]n+ himself1 ,i "k :om ,i h believ$1 & ,i am p]suad$ t he is able to keep t :i* ,i h committ$ unto him1 aga9/ t day1 #b ,tim4 i4 #ab4 ,objec4 ,to ?is x is object$1 t ?\gh x is true1 "s p]sons ( old1 h exp]i5c$ ?is privilege1 yet x does n foll[ f h5ce t we h any gr\nd to expect x2 s9ce !y atta9$ x by extraord9>y revelation1 9 t age 9 :i* !y 7 fav\r$ ) ! _s ( inspiration1 :]eby !y arriv$ to ! k ( ?+s future1 ev5 su* z x 0 impossible = !m o!rwise to h kn[n1 at lea/1 !y c\ld n )\t ^! extraord9>y intimations1 h arriv$ to any m ?an a probable conjecture conc]n+ ?is matt]2 & ?is is n d5i$ by ^? :o oppose ! doctr9e ( assurance3 :]eas1 to pret5d to m ?an ?is1 is to suppose t we h x by extraord9>y inspiration1 :i*1 at pres5t1 c be reckon$ no o!r ?an en?usiasm4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 ,t ?\gh ,god does n give ! *ur*1 at pres5t1 ! lea/ gr\nd to expect extraord9>y intimations conc]n+ _! int]e/ 9 spiritual & sav+ bless+s1 z he =m]ly did2 yet we mu/ n conclude t !re is no me?od :]eby !y may atta9 ! assurance h]e( 9 a common & ord9>y way1 by ! int]nal te/imony ( ! ,_s2 :i*1 z w f>!r appe> "u a foll[+ head1 diff]s v mu* f en?usiasm2 s9ce x is att5d$ )1 & f\nd$ on ^? evid5ces :i* ,god has giv5 h]e( 9 scripture1 :i* !y1 9 a way ( self-exam9ation1 are enabl$ to appreh5d 9 !mselves4 ,t ?is may appe>1 let x be consid]$1 7#a47 ,t !re nev] 0 any privilege conf]r$ ^u ! *ur* by extraord9>y revelation1 :ile t disp5sation 0 cont9u$ !re91 b ! same1 or "s o!r :i* is equival5t !reunto1 is /ill conf]r$ 9 an ord9>y way1 provid$ x be absolutely necess>y = ! advanc+ ! glory ( ,god1 & _! edification & consolation 9 ,*ri/4 ,if ?is 7 n true1 ! *ur* c\ld h>dly subsi/1 mu* less w\ld ! pres5t disp5sation ( ! cov5ant ( grace excel ! o!r :i* ! *ur* 0 "u 9 =m] ages1 z to ^? spiritual privileges :i* !y h gr\nd to expect4 ,x is1 ,i ?9k1 all[$ by all1 t ! gospel-disp5sation1 n only 9 ! beg9n+ !re(1 :5 extraord9>y gifts 7 conf]r$1 b 9 its cont9uance1 n[ !y are ceas$1 excels t :i* w5t be=e x1 ) respect to ! spiritual privileges :i* are conf]r$ !re94 ,n[ if ,god 0 pleas$ =m]ly to conv]se ) m5 9 an extraord9>y way1 & !reby give !m an intimation ( ?+s relat+ to _! salvation1 b1 at pres5t1 )holds n only ! way & mann] ( reveal+ ?is to !m1 b ! bless+s convey$ !reby2 !n x w foll[1 t ! *ur* is 9 a worse /ate ?an x 0 be=e2 or else x mu/ be suppos$ t ^! privileges are n absolutely necess>y to enable !m to glorify ,god1 :i* !y d by (f]+ praise to him1 & to _! atta9+ t peace & joy :i* !y are giv5 to expect 9 a way ( believ+2 b if ! *ur* 7 de/itute ( ?is privilege1 x w\ld be 9 a v unhappy /ate1 & reta9 no?+ t c\ld comp5sate ! loss ( ^? extraord9>y gifts t are n[ ceas$4 ,!y :o insi/ on ?is objection1 & *>ge ! doctr9e ( assurance z :at sav\rs ( en?usiasm1 are oblig$1 by _! own me?od ( reason+1 to apply ! same objection to ! doctr9e ( int]nal1 special1 efficaci\s grace1 :i* we h1 "u a =ego+ answ]1#aje prov$ to be ! "w ( ! ,_s2 & if ^! int]nal works are conf9$ to ! extraord9>y disp5sation ( ! ,_s1 !n ! *ur* is at pres5t z mu* de/itute ( sanctification z x is ( assurance4 ,!re=e we mu/ conclude1 t "o no m sav\rs ( en?usiasm ?an ! o!r2 or t we h gr\nd to hope = assurance ( salvation1 ?\gh n 9 an extraord9>y way1 z mu* z ! sa9ts did 9 =m] ages4 7#b47 ,our ,savi\r has promis$ 8 p ! ,_s to p]=m :at is necess>y = ! c>ry+ on ! "w ( grace 9 all ages1 ev5 :5 extraord9>y gifts %\ld cease3 accord+ly he says1 ,! ,com=t]1 :i* is ! ,holy ,gho/1 :om ! ,fa!r w s5d 9 my "n1 he %all tea* y all ?+s1 & br+ all ?+s to y\r remembrance1 :atsoev] ,i h said unto y1 ,john xiv4 #bf4 ,& else:]e x is said1 ,ye h an unction f ! ,holy ,"o1 & ye "k all ?+s1 #a ,john ii4 #bj4 ,& to ?is privilege ( assurance1 x is said1 ,we h receiv$ n ! _s ( ! _w1 b ! ,_s :i* is ( ,god1 t we might "k ! ?+s t are freely giv5 to u ( ,god1 #a ,cor4 ii4 #ab4 ,& !re are _m o!r promises ( ! ,_s1 :i* ?\gh !y _h _! accompli%m5t1 z to :at respects ! conf]r+ extraord9>y gifts1 9 ! fir/ age ( ! *ur*2 yet !y h a f>!r accompli%m5t 9 :at ! ,_s 0 to be/[ on ! *ur* 9 ! foll[+ ages !re(1 ?\gh 9 an ord9>y way4 ,?is seems v evid5t f scripture2 inasmu* z ! fruits ( ! ,_s are said to appe> 9 ! ex]cise ( ^? graces :i* believ]s h 9 all ages1 :o nev] _h extraord9>y gifts3 ?us x is said1 ,! fruit ( ! ,_s1 is love1 joy1 peace1 long-suff]+1 g5tl5ess1 goodness1 fai?1 meekness1 temp]ance1 ,gal4 v4 #bb1 #bc4 ,n[ if ^! graces be produc$ by ! ,_s1 z !y are call$ 8 fruits1 & ! ex]cise !re( be n conf9$ to any p>ticul> age ( ! *ur*1 !n we mu/ suppose t ! ,_s's en]gy ext5ds itself to all ages4 ,aga91 believ]s are said1 to be l$ by ! ,_s1 ,rom4 viii4 #ad4 & ?is is assign$ z an evid5ce ( _! be+ ! sons ( ,god2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 x is said1 ,if any man h n ! _s ( ,*ri/1 he is none ( 81 v]4 #i4 f :5ce we may conclude1 t !re 01 9 ! apo/les' days1 an effusion ( ! ,_s1 common to all believ]s1 besides t :i* 0 conf]r$ 9 an extraord9>y way1 on ^? :o 7 fav\r$ ) ! gift ( inspiration2 o!rwise1 ! hav+ ! ,_s w\ld n h be5 consid]$ z a privilege belong+ only to believ]s1 & be+ de/itute ( x1 an argum5t ( a p]son's n belong+ to ,*ri/4 ,z = ! extraord9>y disp5sation ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 x 0 n insep>ably connect$ ) salvation2 = _m _h x :o 7 ,*ri/ians only 9 "n1 & _h no?+ m ?an a =m ( godl9ess2 & on ! o!r h&1 _m true believ]s br\ght =? ^? fruits :i* proce$$ f ! ,_s1 9 an ord9>y way1 :o _h n ^! extraord9>y gifts conf]r$ on !m4 ,moreov] ! apo/le speaks ( believ]s ?r\gh ! ,_s mortify+ ! de$s ( ! body1 ,rom4 viii4 #ac4 ,n[ if ! "w ( mortification be incumb5t on believ]s 9 all ages1 !n ! influ5ces ( ! ,_s1 enabl+ h]eunto1 may be expect$ 9 all ages4 ,n[ to apply ?is to our pres5t argum5t2 ! ,_s's be>+ witness ) our _s1 t we are ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 :i* is ! f\ndation ( t assurance :i* we are plead+ =1 is1 toge!r ) ! o!r fruits & effects ( ! ,_s b n[ m5tion$1 a privilege :i* believ]s1 z su*1 are giv5 to desire & hope =1 & /& 9 z mu* ne$ ( z ^? :o _h ?is or o!r privileges conf]r$ on !m 9 an extraord9>y way1 9 ! fir/ age ( ! gospel-*ur*4 ,& to all ?is we might add1 t ! extraord9>y gifts ( ! ,_s at t "t1 7 conf]r$ on p>ticul> p]sons1 & n on :ole *ur*es2 b assurance is consid]$1 by ! apo/le1 z a privilege conf]r$ on ! *ur* to :i* he writes1 t is1 ! greate/ "p ( !m1 f :5ce ! d5om9ation is tak52 ^u :i* acc\nt1 ! apo/le speak+ to ! believ+ ,cor9?ians1 says1 ,we "k t if our e>?y h\se ( ?is tab]nacle 7 dissolv$1 we h a build+ ( ,god1 an h\se n made ) h&s1 et]nal 9 ! heav5s1 #b ,cor4 v4 #a4 by :i* he does n only int5d himself & o!r m9i/]s1 b ! g5]ality ( believ]s1 at t "t1 :o are describ$ z walk+ by fai?3 & !re are _m o!r ?+s said conc]n+ !m 9 ! =ego+ & foll[+ v]ses2 :i* makes x suffici5tly evid5t1 t ! apo/le int5ds m ?an himself & o!r m9i/]s1 :5 he speaks ( _! hav+ assurance1 s9ce _m _h x :o 7 n made p>tak]s ( extraord9>y gifts4 ,!re=e we mu/ n conclude t ! *ur* has1 at pres5t1 no gr\nd to expect ?is privilege1 s t !y are liable to ! *>ge ( en?usiasm if !y d4 ,b t ?is objection may f>!r appe> n to be suffici5t to ov]?r[ ! argum5t we are ma9ta9+1 we may appeal to ! exp]i5ce ( _m believ]s 9 ?is pres5t age1 :o pret5d n to extraord9>y revelation2 & !re=e let x be consid]$1 7#c47 ,t _m1 9 lat] ages1 s9ce extraord9>y revelation has ceas$1 h atta9$ ?is privilege1 & consequ5tly x is n[ atta9able4 ,to d5y ?is w\ld be to (f5d aga9/ ! g5]ation ( ,god's p1 ( :om _m h giv5 _! te/imony to ?is tru?1 :o h decl>$ :at a com=table s5se !y h _h ( _! int]e/ 9 ,*ri/1 & ! s5sible impressions !y h enjoy$ ( 8 love %$ abroad 9 _! he>ts1 :]eby !y h _h1 z x 71 a prelibation ( ! heav5ly bless$ness2 & ?is has be5 att5d$ ) ! mo/ p[]ful influ5ce ( ! ,_s ( ,god enabl+ !m to ex]cise ^? graces :i* h be5 agreeable to ^! com=table exp]i5ces1 :]eby !y h be5 c>ri$ ?r\gh1 & enabl$ to surm\nt ! greate/ difficulties :i* h att5d$ !m 9 ?is life4 ,& _m h be5 support$ & com=t$ !re)1 at ! approa* ( dea?1 9 :i* respect ! /+ !re( has be5 tak5 away1 & !y h express$ !mselves ) a k9d ( triumph ov] x1 9 ! apo/le's words1 ,o dea?1 :]e is ?y /+8 ,o grave1 :]e is ?y victory8 #a ,cor4 xv4 #ee4 ,t "s h be5 fav\r$ ) ?is invaluable privilege is und5iable2 ! acc\nt we h 9 ! hi/ory ( ! lives & dea?s ( _m1 :o h be5 burn+ & %9+ lights 9 _! g5]ation1 puts x out ( all d\bt4 ,& if ?is 7 n suffici5t1 we might appeal to ! exp]i5ce ( _m n[ liv+1 s9ce !re is sc>ce any age or place 9 :i* ! gospel comes ) p[]1 b we h "s in/ances ( ! ,_s's te/imony to 8 own "w1 :]eby x comes1 ) mu* assurance1 a com=table s5se ( ,god's love1 peace ( consci5ce1 & joy 9 ! ,holy ,gho/1 :i* is ! fir/-fruits & e>ne/ ( et]nal life4 ,b s9ce ?is w be p>ticul>ly insi/$ on "u a foll[+ answ]#ajf1 & f>!r pro(s giv5 h]e(2 we may1 at pres5t1 take x = grant$1 t _m h be5 assur$ ( _! be+ 9 a /ate ( grace1 :o h n made ! lea/ pret5sion1 to inspiration2 & to *>ge !m ) en?usiasm1 or a va9 ungr\nd$ delusion1 is to ca/ a reflection on ! be/ ( m51 z well z on "o ( ! highe/ privileges :i* we c enjoy 9 ?is _w4 ,i am s5sible t x w be object$ to ?is1 t ?\gh "s h inde$ express$ su* a degree ( assurance1 yet ?is w only af=d conviction to ^? t h x1 :o are be/ judges ( _! own exp]i5ce1 & ! evid5ce :]eon x is f\nd$2 b ?is is n a suffici5t pro( to u1 ) respect to :om x is only matt] ( report3 ,& x may be said1 on ! o!r h&1 t x is possible !y might be mi/ak5 :o h be5 s sure ( _! own salvation4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$1 t x is v unreasonable to suppose t all h be5 mi/ak5 or delud$1 :o h decl>$ t !y h be5 fav\r$ ) ?is bless+2 *>ity w h>dly admit ( su* a supposition2 & if !re be no possibility ( atta9+ ?is assurance1 !y mu/ all h be5 deceiv$1 :o h conclud$ t !y _h x4 ,moreov]1 ?is privilege has be5 atta9$1 n only by a few p]sons1 & ^! ! m cr$ul\s "p ( mank9d1 or by su* :o h n be5 able to assign any m>ks or evid5ces t5d+ to support x2 b _m believ]s h exp]i5c$ x1 :o1 at ! same "t1 h be5 f> f discov]+ any weakness ( judgm5t1 or disposition to unw>rantable cr$ulity2 yea1 !y h enjoy$ x at su* a "t :5 !y h be5 mo/ s5sible ( ! deceitfulness ( _! own he>ts1 & c\ld n b own t !re 0 a peculi> h& ( ,god h]e92 & ! same p]sons1 :5 de/itute ( ! ,_s's te/imony1 h ackn[l$g$ !mselves to h us$ _! utmo/ endeav\rs to atta9 x1 b 9 va94 ,z to ! conviction :i* ?is w af=d to u :o are de/itute h]e(2 t ?\gh we suppose x true to a demon/ration1 to ^? :o h x1 z be+ matt] ( s5sation to !m1 x is only matt] ( report to u2 :i* we are no f>!r b\nd to believe ?an we c dep5d on ! cr$ibility ( _! evid5ce1 :o h decl>$ t !y h exp]i5c$ x4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t if !re be su* a ?+ z c]ta9ty f\nd$ on report1 :i* to d5y1 w\ld be ! greate/ degree ( scepticism2 & if ?is has be5 transmitt$ to u1 by a great numb] ( ^? :o _c be *>g$ ) any ?+ t looks l a disposition to deceive ei!r !mselves or o!rs2 !n we are b\nd to believe1 f _! own te/imony1 t !re is su* an assurance to be atta9$ by ^? :o pret5d n to receive x by extraord9>y inspiration f ! ,_s ( ,god4 ,?is leads u1 ,,iii4 ,to consid] ! "* ( ! p]sons to :om ?is privilege belongs4 ,accord+ly !y are describ$ 9 ?is answ]1 z su* :o truly believe 9 ,*ri/1 & endeav\r to walk 9 all good consci5ce be=e him3 ^! only h gr\nd to expect ?is privilege4 ,x is an assurance ( our hav+ ! tru? ( grace t we are consid]+2 :i* supposes a p]son truly to believe 9 ,*ri/2 & accord+ly x is di/+ui%$ f t unw>rantable presumption :]eby _m p]suade !mselves t !y %all be sav$1 ?\gh !y be n sanctifi$4 ,x is n ! hope ( ! hypocrite we are speak+ (1 :i*1 z x is said1 %all p]i%1 & be cut (f2 ^: tru/ %all be z ! spid]'s web1 :i* %all be swept away ) ! besom ( de/ruction1 & be l ! giv+ up ( ! gho/1 :i* %all end 9 ev]la/+ despair1 ,job viii4 #ac1 #ad4 & *ap4 xi4 #bj4 b x is a well-gr\nd$ hope1 su* z is accompani$ )1 & support$ by ! life ( fai?2 s t we are fir/ enabl$ to act grace1 & !n to disc]n ! tru? !re( 9 our own s\ls1 & accord+ly reap ! com=table fruits & effects t att5d ?is assurance2 z ! apo/le prays 9 ! behalf ( ! believ+ ,romans1 t ! ,god ( hope w\ld fill !m ) all joy & peace 9 believ+1 ,rom4 xv4 #ac4 ,s t an unbeliev] has no "r to ?is privilege1 &1 inde$1 f ! nature ( ! ?+1 x is prepo/]\s = a p]son to be assur$ ( t1 :i* 9 itself has no reality1 z ! apo/le says1 ,if a man ?9k himself to be some?+ :5 he is no?+1 he deceive? himself1 ,gal4 vi4 #c4 ,& if fai? be necess>y to assurance1 !n x foll[s1 z x is f>!r obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 t !y :o h atta9$ ?is privilege1 walk 9 all good consci5ce be=e ,god2 :]eby ! s9c]ity ( _! fai? is ev9c$3 ,?us ! apo/le says1 ,our rejoic+ is ?is1 ! te/imony ( our consci5ce1 t 9 simplicity & godly s9c]ity1 n ) fle%ly wisdom1 b by ! grace ( ,god1 we h _h our conv]sation 9 ! _w1 #b ,cor4 i4 #ab4 ,,iv4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! means by :i* assurance is to be atta9$1 viz4 n by extraord9>y revelation1 b by fai?1 f\nd$ on ! promises ( ,god4 ,z to ! =m] ( ^!1 we h already consid]$1 t assurance may be atta9$ )\t extraord9>y revelation1 z has be5 exp]i5c$ by "s 9 ?is pres5t disp5sation ( ! gospel1 9 :i* extraord9>y revelation is ceas$4 ,&1 inde$1 x may be obs]v$1 9 ! acc\nt ! scripture gives ( ?is privilege1 t x does n appe>1 t :5 extraord9>y revelation 0 grant$ to _m1 9 ! fir/ age ( ! gospel1 t ! design !re( 0 to lead m5 into ! k ( _! own /ate1 s z t !y %\ld atta9 assurance ( _! int]e/ 9 ,*ri/1 & "r to et]nal life t way4 ,! ma9 design ( inspiration 0 to qualify m9i/]s 9 an extraord9>y way to prea* ! gospel1 z ! necessity ( affairs seem$ !n to require x2 x 0 also necess>y = ! imp>t+ "s doctr9es2 :i* c\ld n o!rwise be kn[n3 ,&1 inasmu* z x 0 an extraord9>y disp5sation ( div9e provid5ce1 x 0 an exp$i5t to give conviction to ! _w1 conc]n+ ! tru? ( ! *ri/ian religion1 s9ce ,god h]eby 0 pleas$ to conv]se 9 an imm$iate way ) m51 & te/ifi$ by ?is1 ! great reg>d he _h to 8 *ur*1 & answ]$ ! great ends ( inspiration1 9 propagat+ t religion :i* 0 !n to be set up 9 ! _w4 ,b we d n f9d t ! "w ( grace 0 ord9>ily wr\ght1 or c>ri$ on ?is way2 nor 0 x ,god's in/itut$ means1 )\t :i* !y c\ld n atta9 assurance1 :i* ! sa9ts' arriv$ to1 9 t age ( extraord9>y inspiration1 ! same way z we are to expect to atta9 x4 ,x is true1 ,god has occasionally intimat$1 by imm$iate revelation1 t he w\ld save "s p>ticul> p]sons1 & t _! names 7 writt5 9 ! book ( life1 ,phil4 iv4 #c4 b ?is 0 a special & extraord9>y in/ance ( div9e condesc5sion1 t "s %\ld be describ$ by "n1 9 scripture1 :o _h obta9$ ?is privilege2 ?\gh x is n design$ h]eby t o!rs %\ld expect to atta9 x ?is way2 & !re=e x w be h>d to prove t ! apo/le ,paul1 & o!rs :om he speaks (1 :o 7 assur$ ( _! salvation1 ?\gh !y receiv$ ! k ( o!r ?+s by inspiration1 7 l$ into ! k ( _! own /ate 9 su* a way1 mu* less may we expect to atta9 assurance by extraord9>y revelation4 ,& ?is leads u to consid] ! ord9>y means :]eby we may atta9 x1 :i* is1 9 ?is answ]1 said to be1 by fai?1 gr\nd$ on ! tru? ( ,god's promises1 & ! ,_s's te/imony1 :]eby we are enabl$ to disc]n 9 ourselves ^? graces :i* accompany salvation2 accord+ly we mu/ consid]1 #a4 ,t 9 ord] to our arriv+ to a com=table p]suasion t we %all be sav$1 !re mu/ be promises ( life & salvation reveal$1 :i* are conta9$ 9 ! gospel2 ^! are remotely necess>y !reunto2 = )\t a promise ( salvation we c h no hope ( x2 b not)/&+ ^! promises are conta9$ !re91 yet _m are de/itute ( x4 #b4 ,x is also necess>y1 9 ord] to our atta9+ assurance1 t !re %\ld be "s m>ks & evid5ces reveal$ 9 ! ^w ( ,god1 z a rule = p]sons to try !mselves by1 9 ord] to _! kn[+ t !y are 9 a /ate ( grace4 ,n[ we may say conc]n+ ?is1 z well z ! =m]1 to wit1 ! promises ( salvation record$1 t ?\gh x be necess>y to assurance2 yet x is only an objective means = our atta9+ x1 inasmu* z we are h]eby l$ to see :at graces exp]i5c$1 or duties p]=m$ by u1 h ! promise ( salvation annex$ to !m2 & !re=e let me add1 #c4 ,t x is necess>y t we %\ld disc]n 9 ourselves ^? m>ks & evid5ces ( grace to :i* ! promise ( salvation is annex$2 o!rwise we h no "r to lay claim to x2 accord+ly x is our duty to look into ourselves1 & obs]ve :at m>ks ( grace we h1 f :5ce we may1 by ! ,_s's te/imony ) ours1 disc]n ourselves to be 9 a /ate ( grace2 :i* leads u to consid]1 7#a47 ,t 9 ord] to our atta9+ assurance1 we mu/ ex]cise ! duty ( self-exam9ation4 7#b47 ,:at we may truly call a m>k or evid5ce ( grace1 :]eby we may disc]n t we are 9 a /ate ( salvation4 7#c47 ,not)/&+ ?is we are to dep5d on1 hope1 & pray =1 ! te/imony ( ! ,_s ) our spirits1 t we are ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 & t ^! evid5ces are f\nd 9 u4 7#a47 ,9 ord] to our atta9+ assurance1 x is necess>y t we ex]cise ! duty ( self-exam9ation1 :i* is ,god's ord9ance = ?is end4 ,& 9 ord] h]eunto1 let x be consid]$1 #a4 ,t x is c]ta9ly a duty & privilege = u to "k ourselves1 n only :at we d1 b :at we are2 = )\t ?is1 :atev] k we may h ( o!r ?+s1 we are *>geable ) great ignorance 9 a matt] ( ! highe/ importance2 nei!r c we be suffici5tly humble = ^? s9s we commit1 or ?ankful = ! m]cies we receive4 ,if we reckon x an advantage to "k :at is done 9 ! _w1 & are v inquisitive into ! affairs ( o!rs1 x is mu* m necess>y & reasonable = u to endeav\r to "k :at m imm$iately relates to ourselves2 or if we are v desir\s to "k ^? ?+s t conc]n our natural or civil affairs 9 ! _w2 :e!r we are 9 prosp]\s or adv]se circum/ances !re91 ought we n mu* m to enquire1 h[ matt]s /& ) u1 z to :at conc]ns a bett] _w8 #b4 ,we _c "k ! /ate ( our s\ls1 )\t imp>tial self-exam9ation4 ,?is is evid5t f ! nature ( ! ?+4 ,z enquiry is ! means = our atta9+ k2 s look+ into ourselves is a means ( atta9+ self-acqua9tance4 #c4 ,self-exam9ation is a duty f\nd$ on a div9e comm&1 & an ord9ance appo9t$ = our atta9+ ! k ( our /ate4 ,?us ! apo/le says1 ,exam9e y\rselves1 :e!r ye be 9 ! fai?2 prove y\r ownselves1 #b ,cor4 xiii4 #e4 & :atev] duty ,god has comm&$ u to engage 91 z expect+ any spiritual privilege to att5d x1 t is prop]ly an ord9ance = ! atta9+ t privilege2 & if s1 !n x is an argum5t to en=ce ! p]=mance ( t duty4 ,hav+ !re=e prov$ self-exam9ation to be a *ri/ian's duty1 we %all n[ consid] h[ x ought to be p]=m$4 ,& "h let x be obs]v$1 t z x is ,god's ord9ance1 we are to h a due reg>d to 8 pres5ce1 & consid] him z an he>t se>*+ ,god1 & dep5d on 8 assi/ance1 )\t :i* x _c be p]=m$ to any great advantage2 b m p>ticul>ly1 #a/1 ,we are to engage 9 ?is duty delib]ately4 ,x _c well be p]=m$ :ile we are 9 an hurry ( bus9ess4 ,z e ?+ is beautiful 9 its seasons1 s "t ought to be r$eem$1 & we to retire f ! _w1 to apply ourselves to ?is z well z o!r secret duties1 & ! r1 because a ra% & ha/y judgm5t conc]n+ any ?+1 is g5]ally faulty1 & mu/ be reckon$ an argum5t ( weakness 9 him t passes x1 & x w be mu* m s :5 ! ?+ to be det]m9$ is ( su* va/ importance4 #b;dly1 ,x ought to be done frequ5tly2 n l ^? ?+s :i* are to be p]=m$ b once 9 our lives1 or only ^u "s extraord9>y occasions1 b (t51 at lea/1 s (t51 t no presumptu\s s9 may be committ$1 nor any extraord9>y judgm5t inflict$ on u1 or m]cy v\*saf$ to u1 )\t a due obs]vation !re(1 9 ord] to our improv+ !m aright to ! glory ( ,god1 & our own edification3 ,nev]!less1 we _c exactly det]m9e :at relates to ! frequ5cy ( ?is duty1 any m ?an we c prescribe to ^? :o are 9 a way ( trade & bus9ess 9 ! _w1 h[ (t5 !y are to ca/ up _! acc\nts1 & set _! books 9 ord]1 t !y may judge :e!r !y g =w>d or backw>d 9 ! _w3 ,not)/&+1 z ! neglect h]e( has be5 detrim5tal to _m1 z to _! worldly affairs2 s ! neglect ( self-exam9ation has be5 (t5 f\nd an h9drance to our com=table proc$ure 9 our *ri/ian c\rse3 ,h[ev]1 s f> z we may advise conc]n+ ! frequ5cy ( ?is duty1 x w\ld r$\nd mu* to ! glory ( ,god & our own advantage1 if1 at ! close ( e day1 we w\ld call to m9d ! exp]i5ces we h _h1 & obs]ve ! frame ( _s ) :i* we h engag$ 9 all ! bus9ess !re(4 ,?is ! ,psalmi/ advises :5 he says1 ,commune ) y\r own he>t ^u y\r b$1 & be /ill1 ,psal4 iv4 #d4 ,moreov]1 x is adviseable = u to p]=m ?is duty :5ev] we engage 9 o!r solemn /at$ religi\s duties1 :e!r public or private1 t we may "k :at matt] we h = pray]1 or praise1 :at help we want f ,god1 aga9/ ! preval5cy ( corruption or temptation1 or :at answ]s ( pray] we h receiv$ f him1 or :at success we h _h "u any ord9ance1 9 :i* we h engag$1 z well z :at ! pres5t frame ( our _s is1 :5 draw+ nigh to ,god 9 any holy duty4 #c;dly1 ,x ought to be p]=m$ ) great dilig5ce1 inasmu* z x is no easy matt] to arrive to su* a k ( ourselves1 & ! secret work+ ( our he>ts & affections1 9 :at respects ?+s div9e & heav5ly1 or to disc]n ! tru? ( grace1 s z n to mi/ake t = a sav+ "w1 :i* has only ! ext]nal %ew ( godl9ess1 )\t ! p[] ( x2 ?is requires great dilig5ce & indu/ry to "k3 ,accord+ly ! ,psalmi/1 9 speak+ conc]n+ ! p]=mance ( ?is duty1 says1 ,i commune ) m9e own he>t1 & my _s made dilig5t se>*1 ,psal4 lxxvii4 #f4 ,! ?+ to be enquir$ into is n b>ely1 :e!r we are s9n]s 9 g5]al1 or expos$ to _m mis]ies 9 ?is life1 z ! consequ5ce !re(8 = ?is is suffici5tly evid5t by daily exp]i5ce4 ,b we are to endeav\r aft] a m p>ticul> k ( ourselves1 & accord+ly are to enquire2 :e!r s9 ha? dom9ion ov] u to su* a degree1 s t all ! p[]s & faculties ( our s\ls are enslav$ !reby1 & we commit s9 9 su* a way1 z d5om9ates u1 z our ,savi\r expresses x1 s]vants ( s98 ,john viii4 #cd4 or1 :e!r s9 be loa!d & abhorr$1 avoid$ & rep5t$ (8 & z to our /ate1 we are to enquire2 :e!r we h gr\nd to conclude t we are ju/ifi$1 & !reby deliv]$ f ! guilt ( s91 & ! condemn+ s5t5ce ( ! law8 or1 :e!r we rema9 9 a /ate ( condemnation1 & ! wra? ( ,god abide? on u8 ,we mu/ enquire1 :e!r ! "w ( grace be really begun1 s t we are effectually call$1 & enabl$ to put =? spiritual actions f a r5ew$ nature8 & :e!r ?is "w is go+ =w>d or decl9+8 :at is ! /r5g? or weakness ( our fai?8 ,also we are to enquire1 :at is ! g5]al t5or ( our actions8 :e!r ! ends we design 9 all religi\s duties are "r & w>rantable8 :e!r our improvem5t 9 grace be>s any proportion to ! means we are fav\r$ )8 ,moreov]1 we are to exam9e ourselves2 :e!r we p]=m all ^? relative duties t are incumb5t on u1 s z to glorify ,god 9 our conv]sation ) m51 :]eby we endeav\r to d good to1 & receive good f !m1 & accord+ly improve our tal5ts to ! glory ( ,god1 f :om we receiv$ !m8 ,^! & su* l ?+s are to be enquir$ into1 :i* w be m imm$iately subs]vi5t to ! atta9+ ?is privilege ( assurance4 #d?ly1 ,self-exam9ation ought to be p]=m$ ) ! greate/ imp>tiality4 ,consci5ce1 :i* is to act ! "p ( a judge & a witness1 mu/ be fai?ful 9 its dictates & det]m9ations1 x be+ a matt] ( ! greate/ importance2 & !re=e1 9 pass+ a judgm5t on our /ate1 we mu/ proce$ accord+ to ! rules ( /rict ju/ice1 n d5y+1 on ! "o h&1 :at we h receiv$ f ,god1 or resolutely conclud+ aga9/ ourselves1 t !re is no hope1 :5 !re are _m ?+s t af=d matt] ( peace & com=t to u2 nor1 on ! o!r h&1 are we to ?9k ourselves some?+ :5 we are no?+4 ,!re=e "s are oblig$ to conclude1 z ! result ( ?is enquiry1 into _! /ate1 t !y are unreg5]ate & de/itute ( ! sav+ grace ( ,god4 ,?is s5t5ce p]sons are oblig$ to pass on !mselves1 :o are grossly ignorant1 n s5sible ( ! plague ( _! own he>ts1 & altoge!r unacqua9t$ ) ! way ( salvation by ,jesus ,*ri/1 or ! me?od prescrib$ 9 ! gospel1 = ! s9n]'s ju/ification or fre$om f ! guilt ( s91 9 a fiducial application ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 :i* is ! only means conducive !reunto2 & :o "k n :at is includ$ 9 evangelical rep5tance2 h[ s9 is to be mortifi$1 & :at x is to dep5d on ,*ri/ 9 ! execution ( 8 (fices ( prophet1 prie/1 & k+1 at lea/1 if !y h n su* a degree ( ! k ( ^! ?+s1 ?\gh !y _c fully & cle>ly describe !m1 z may influ5ce _! practice1 & excite ^? graces1 :i* all true conv]ts are enabl$ to ex]cise1 !y h gr\nd to conclude t !y are 9 a /ate ( unreg5]acy4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t a p]son mu/ conclude aga9/ himself1 t he is de/itute ( ! grace ( ,god1 if he all[s himself 9 ! omission ( kn[n duties1 or ! commission ( kn[n s9s1 & is cont5t ) a =m ( godl9ess1 )\t ! p[] !re(1 or values & e/eems ! praise ( m5 m ?an ( ,god2 su* mu/ conclude t _! he>ts are n "r ) him4 #e?ly1 ,we mu/ exam9e ourselves conc]n+ our /ate1 ) a resolution1 by ! grace ( ,god1 to make a "r improvem5t ( t judgm5t :i* we are b\nd to pass on ourselves4 ,& !re=e1 if we appreh5d t we are 9 a /ate ( unreg5]acy1 we are n to s9k into despair2 b to wait on ,god 9 all 8 appo9t$ means & ord9ances1 9 ord] to our obta9+ ! fir/ grace1 t1 by ! p[]ful influ5ces ( ! ,_s1 !re may be su* a true *ange wr\ght 9 u1 t we may h gr\nd to hope bett] ?+s conc]n+ ourselves1 ev5 ?+s :i* accompany salvation4 ,& if we f9d t we h exp]i5c$ ! grace ( ,god 9 tru?1 we may be dispos$ to give him all ! glory2 to ex]cise a cont9u$ dep5d5ce on him1 = :at is /ill lack+ to complete ! "w1 & z we h receiv$ ,*ri/ ,jesus ! ,"l to walk 9 him4 #f?ly1 ,?is duty mu/ be p]=m$ ) judgm5t2 & accord+ly we are to comp>e our he>ts & actions ) ! rule :i* is prescrib$ 9 ! ^w ( ,god1 :]eby we may "k :e!r we h ^? m>ks & evid5ces ( grace1 f :5ce we may conclude1 t we h a good f\ndation to build on1 & t our hope is su*1 z %all nev] make a%am$2 :i* leads u to consid]1 7#b47 ,:at we may truly call a m>k or evid5ce ( grace1 :]eby we may disc]n t we are 9 a /ate ( salvation4 ,9 ord] to our und]/&+ ?is1 we mu/ consid]1 #a4 ,t e ?+1 :i* is a m>k or evid5ce ( a ?+1 mu/ be m kn[n ?an t :i* is design$ to be ev9c$ !reby4 ,! sign mu/ always be m kn[n ?an ! ?+ signifi$ by x2 inasmu* z x is a means ( our kn[+ t :i* we are at pres5t 9 d\bt ab\t4 ,z :5 ! f+] is plac$ 9 a cross-road1 to direct ! travell] :i* way he is to take4 #b4 ,a m>k or evid5ce ( a ?+ mu/ conta9 "s ess5tial prop]ty ( t :i* x is design$ to ev9ce3 ?us ! inf]r+ consequ5ces f premises is an ess5tial prop]ty belong+ to e intellig5t creature1 & to none else2 !re=e x is a m>k or evid5ce !re(2 s to design ! be/ end1 & use ^? means t are conducive !reunto1 is an ess5tial prop]ty ( a wise man1 & consequ5tly a m>k or evid5ce ( wisdom4 ,&1 on ! o!r h&1 !re are "s ?+s1 :i* are n ess5tial prop]ties1 b accid5tal1 z an heal?ful con/itution is to man1 or a p>ticul> action1 t has "s appe>ance ( wisdom & goodness1 b n all ! necess>y +r$i5ts !re(1 to a wise or good man4 ,n[ to apply ^! rules to our pres5t purpose1 9 det]m9+ :at we may call m>ks or evid5ces ( grace4 ,) respect to ! =m] ( !m1 viz4 t a m>k mu/ be m kn[n ?an ! ?+ t is ev9c$ !reby2 we may conclude1 t et]nal election1 or ! ,_s's implant+ a pr9ciple ( grace 9 reg5]ation1 _c be said to be m>ks or evid5ces ( sanctification1 s9ce ^! are less kn[n ?an ! ?+ design$ to be ev9c$ !reby4 ,& z to ! o!r rule1 viz4 t a m>k mu/ conta9 an ess5tial prop]ty ( t :i* x ev9ces3 x foll[s f h5ce1 t our engag+ 9 holy duties1 )\t ! ex]cise ( grace !re92 or our ext5d+ *>ity to ! poor1 :5 x does n proce$ f fai? or love to ,god1 c4 is no c]ta9 evid5ce ( ! tru? ( grace1 s9ce a p]son may p]=m ^! duties & yet be de/itute h]e(2 :]eas1 t :i* is ess5tial to a ?+1 is insep>able f x4 ,?us conc]n+ m>ks ( grace 9 g5]al2 :i* ,i c\ld n b ?9k necess>y to premise1 inasmu* z "s h ent]ta9$ prejudices aga9/ all m>ks ( grace1 & seem to ass]t1 t a believ] is n to judge ( 8 /ate !reby2 ?an :i*1 no?+ seems m absurd4 ,if !y :o are ?us prejudic$ aga9/ !m1 h no?+ to say 9 def5ce !re(1 b t "s assign ^? ?+s to be m>ks ( grace :i* are n s1 & !reby lead !mselves & o!rs1 into mi/akes ab\t !m2 :at has be5 premis$ conc]n+ ! nature ( a m>k1 or evid5ce1 may1 9 "s measure1 f5ce aga9/ ?is prejudice1 z well z prep>e our way = :at may be said conc]n+ !m4 ,!re=e we %all1 ,fir/1 consid] ^? ?+s :i* c h>dly be reckon$ m>ks ( grace2 &1 ,secondly1 :at m>ks we may judge ( ourselves by4 ,fir/1 ,z to ! =m] ( ^!1 :at are n to be reckon$ m>ks ( grace4 #a4 ,we are n to conclude t a p]son is 9 a /ate ( grace1 b>ely because he has a /rong impression on 8 own _s t he is s2 s9ce t is accid5tal1 & n ess5tial to grace1 & _m are mi/ak5 ) respect to ?is matt]4 ,x is n to be d\bt$1 b !y :om our ,savi\r repres5ts z say+1 ,"l1 ,"l1 h we n prophesi$ 9 ?y "n1 & 9 ?y "n h ca/ out devils1 & 9 ?y "n done _m wond]ful works1 ,matt4 vii4 #b4 _h a /rong p]suasion f\nd$ on ?is evid5ce1 t !y 7 9 a /ate ( grace1 till !y f\nd !mselves mi/ak51 :5 he comm&$ !m to dep>t f him8 ,no?+ is m obvi\s ?an t _m presume !y are some?+ :5 !y are no?+2 &1 inde$1 a p]suasion t a p]son is 9 a /ate ( grace1 b>ely because he _c ?9k o!rwise ( himself1 ! ?+ be+ impress$ on 8 _s1 )\t any o!r evid5ce1 lays su* an "o too op5 to ! *>ge ( en?usiasm4 #b4 ,an ext]nal pr(ession ( religion1 discov]$ 9 ! p]=mance ( sev]al holy duties1 is no c]ta9 sign ( ! tru? ( grace2 = ?is _m make :o are n effectually call$4 ,( su* z ^! ,*ri/ speaks1 :5 he says1 ,_m are call$1 b few are *os51 ,matt4 xx4 #af4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t p]sons may h "s degree ( rais$ affections1 :5 att5d+ on ! ord9ances1 "s sudd5 fla%es ( joy1 :5 !y he> ( ! privileges ( believ]s1 bo? 9 ?is & a bett] _w2 ?\gh _! conv]sation be n agreeable to _! confid5t & presumptu\s expectation !re(4 ,&1 on ! o!r h&1 "s h _! fe>s v mu* awak5$ "u ! ord9ances1 z ! subject ( _! m$itations has a t5d5cy !reunto2 o!rs h su* a degree ( sorr[1 t x gives v5t to itself 9 a flood ( te>s2 z ,esau is said to h s\ght ! bless+ ) te>s1 ,heb4 xii4 #ag4 b yet !re is some?+ else want+ to ev9ce ! tru? ( grace4 ,i d n d5y b t x is a great bless+ to h rais$ affections 9 holy duties2 b :5 ?is is only 9 p>ticul> in/ances1 & !y are pr9cipally excit$ by "s ext]nal motives or circum/ances att5d+ ! ord9ance !y are engag$ 92 & :5 ! impressions made on !m1 we> (f z soon z ! ord9ance is ov]1 9 ?is case we c h>dly det]m9e a p]son to be 9 a /ate ( grace h]eby4 ,! affections1 inde$1 are w>m$ 9 holy duties2 b ?is is l an iron heat$ 9 ! fire1 :i*1 :5 tak5 out1 soon gr[s cold aga92 & n l t natural heat t rema9s 9 ! body ( man1 :i* is an abid+ sign ( life4 ,b s9ce ?is subject is to be treat$ on ) ! utmo/ caution1 inasmu* z _m are apt to conclude1 t !y h no grace1 because !y h no rais$ affections1 9 holy duties1 z well z o!rs presume !y h grace m]ely because !y are affect$ !re91 let x be f>!r consid]$2 t :5 we speak ( rais$ affections1 n be+ a c]ta9 m>k ( grace1 we consid] !m z be+ de/itute ( ^? o!r evid5ces1 :i* conta9 "s ess5tial prop]ties ( grace3 ! affections are (t5 rais$ by insignificant s\nds1 or by ! tone ( ! voice1 :5 !re is no?+ 9 ! matt] deliv]$1 t is adapt$ to excite any grace1 ! judgm5t is n in=m$ !reby1 nor ! w p]suad$ to embrace ,*ri/1 z (f]$ 9 ! gospel4 ,!re may be transports ( joy 9 he>+ ! ^w1 :51 at ! same "t1 corrupt nature reta9s its opposition to ! spirituality !re(4 ,a p]son may conceive ! greate/ pleasure 9 an ungr\nd$ hope ( heav51 z a /ate ( fre$om f ! mis]ies ( ?is life1 :5 he has no sav\r or reli% ( t hol9ess :i* is its glory1 9 :i* respect 8 conv]sation is n 9 heav52 & he may be v mu* t]rifi$ ) ! wra? ( ,god1 & ! puni%m5t ( s9 9 hell2 :51 at ! same "t1 !re is n a due s5se ( ! vile & odi\s nature ( s91 or an abhorr5ce ( x3 su* in/ances ( rais$ affections we int5d :5 we speak ( !m z no m>ks or evid5ces ( ! tru? ( grace4 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 :51 toge!r ) rais$ affections1 !re is ! ex]cise ( suitable graces1 & ! impression !re( rema9s1 :5 _! f]v5cy is abat$ or lo/1 ?is is a good sign ( grace2 :]eas1 :5 !y are n accompani$ ) ! ex]cise ( any grace1 !y af=d no m>k or evid5ce ( ! tru? !re(4 ,n[ t we may n be mi/ak5 z to ?is matt]1 let u enquire1 n only :at x is t has a t5d5cy to raise ! affections2 b :e!r our und]/&+s are rightly in=m$ 9 ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 & our wills *oose & embrace :at is reveal$ !re94 ,& if we f9d x a difficult matt] = our affections to be rais$ 9 holy duties1 let u f>!r enquire1 :e!r ?is may n proce$ f our natural con/itution8 & if ! passions are n easily mov$ ) any o!r ?+s 9 ! common affairs ( life2 we h !n no reason to conclude t our be+ de/itute h]e( 9 ! ex]cise ( holy duties1 is a sign t we h n ! tru? ( grace1 especially if ,*ri/ & div9e ?+s are ! objects ( our settl$ *oice1 & our he>ts are fix$ tru/+ 9 him4 #c4 ,! p]=mance ( ^? moral duties1 :i* are mat]ially good1 is no c]ta9 sign ( ! tru? ( grace2 ,i d n say t ?is is n necess>y2 = :5 we speak ( a m>k ( grace1 z conta9+ 9 x :at is ess5tial !reunto1 we di/+ui% betwe5 t :i* is a necess>y pre-requisite1 )\t :i*1 none c h grace2 & t :i* is an ess5tial +r$i5t 9 x4 ,:]e !re is no morality1 !re is c]ta9ly no grace2 b if !re be no?+ m ?an ?is1 !re is an ess5tial +r$i5t want+1 by :i* ?is matt] mu/ be det]m9$4 ,a p]son may ab/a9 f gross enormities1 su* z murd]1 adult]y1 !ft1 revil+1 extortion1 covet\sness1 c4 &1 9 _m respects1 p]=m ! contr>y duties1 & yet be de/itute ( fai? 9 ,*ri/4 ,! ,ph>isee1 :om our ,savi\r m5tions 9 ! gospel1 _h z mu* to say on ?is subject z any "o2 yet 8 he>t 0 n "r ) ,god2 nor 0 8 boa/+ h]e( approv$ ( by ,*ri/4 ,!re are multitudes :o p]=m _m religi\s duties1 :5 x comports ) _! secul> int]e/s2 !y adh]e to ,*ri/ 9 a "t ( prosp]ity2 b 9 a "t ( adv]sity !y fall f him2 & !n1 t :i* seem$ to be mo/ excell5t 9 !m is lo/1 & !n !y appe> to be1 :at !y always 71 de/itute ( ! tru? ( grace4 ,we n[ proce$ to consid]1 ,secondly1 ,:at are ^? m>ks by :i* p]sons may safely conclude !mselves to be 9 a /ate ( grace4 ,9 ord] to our det]m9+ ?is matt]1 we mu/ consid] :at are ! true & g5u9e effects ( fai?1 :i* we f9d m5tion$ 9 scripture1 namely1 ^? o!r graces t accompany or fl[ f x2 z :5 x is said to "w by love1 ,gal4 v4 #f4 or z we are h]eby enabl$ to ov]come ! _w1 #a ,john v4 #d4 or to despise ! hon\rs1 ri*es1 & pleasures !re(2 especially :5 /&+ 9 competition ) ,*ri/2 or our he>ts are !reby drawn aside f him3 ?is effect x produc$ 9 ,moses1 :5 he refus$ to be call$ ! son ( ,ph>aoh's daught]1 *oos+ r to suff] affliction ) ! p ( ,god1 ?an to enjoy ! pleasures ( s9 = a season1 e/eem+ ! reproa* ( ,*ri/ great] ri*es ?an ! treasures 9 ,egypt1 ,heb4 xi4 #bd-bf4 & 9 o!rs1 :o confess$ t !y 7 /rang]s & pilgrims on ! e>?1 v]4 #ac1 #af4 :o desir$ a bett] c\ntry1 t is1 an heav5ly2 ^: conv]sation 0 9 heav51 ,phil4 iii4 #aj4 ,moreov]1 we are to enquire :e!r x has a t5d5cy to purify ! he>t1 ,acts xv4 #i4 & s puts u ^u abhorr+1 fly+ f1 wat*+1 & /riv+ aga9/ e ?+ t t5ds to corrupt & defile ! s\l6 & :e!r x t5ds to excite u to univ]sal ob$i5ce1 :i* is call$ ! ob$i5ce ( fai?1 ,rom4 xvi4 #bf4 & a c>efulness to ma9ta9 good works1 ,tit4 iii4 #f4 :i* proce$ f1 & are evid5ces ( ! tru? ( x8 z ! apo/le says1 ,%ew me ?y fai? )\t ?y works1 & ,i w %ew !e my fai? by my works1 ,james ii4 #ah4 or1 z our ,savi\r says1 ,! tree is kn[n by 8 fruit4 ,b t we may m p>ticul>ly judge ( ! tru? ( grace by ! m>ks & evid5ces !re(1 we mu/ consid] its beg9n+ & progress1 or ) :at frame ( _s we fir/ embrac$ & clos$ ) ,*ri/2 & :at our conv]sation has be5 s9ce t "t4 #a4 ,z to ! =m] ( ^!1 to wit1 our judg+ ( ! tru? ( grace by ! fir/ beg9n+ !re(4 ,"h we are to enquire1 :at 7 ! motives & inducem5ts t incl9$ u to accept ( ,*ri/8 ,did we fir/ see ourselves lo/ & undone1 z s9ful1 fall5 creatures2 & 7 we det]m9$ h]eupon to h rec\rse to him = salvation1 z ! only refuge we c\ld betake ourselves to8 ,did we fir/ consid] ourselves z guilty2 & did ?is guilt set v uneasy ^u u2 & 9 ord] to ! removal ( x1 did we betake ourselves to ,*ri/ = =giv5ess8 & did we consid] ourselves z weak & unable to d :at is good1 & s apply ourselves to him = /r5g? aga9/ indwell+ s91 & victory ov] ! temptations :i* prevail$ aga9/ u8 ,moreov]1 let u enquire1 :e!r x 0 only a slavi% fe> & dread ( ! wra? ( ,god1 & ! puni%m5t ( s9 9 hell1 t gave ! fir/ turn to our ?\ghts & affections1 s z to put u on alt]+ our c\rse ( life8 or1 :e!r1 besides ?is1 we saw ! evil ( s9 aris+ f its intr9sic nature1 & its opposition to ! hol9ess ( ,god2 & 0 ?is att5d$ ) %ame & self-abhorr5ce8 &1 at ! same "t1 did we see ! excell5cy & lovel9ess ( ,*ri/8 0 he preci\s to u z he is to !m t believe8 #a ,pet4 ii4 #g4 ,aga91 let u f>!r enquire1 :at 7 ! work+s ( our spirits :5 we fir/ clos$ ) ,*ri/8 did we d ?is ) judgm5t1 duly weigh+ :at he dem&s ( u 9 a way ( duty1 z well z :at we are enc\rag$ to expect f him8 7 we made will+ to accept ( him 9 all 8 (fices1 & to h respect to all 8 comm&m5ts8 7 we e>ne/ly desir\s to h communion ) him "h1 z well z to be glorifi$ ) him h]eaft]8 7 we cont5t to submit to ! cross ( ,*ri/1 to be> 8 reproa*1 & to c\nt ?is pref]able to all ! glories ( ! _w8 7 we will+ to be con=m$ to an humbl$ suff]+ ,jesus1 & to take our lot ) 8 s]vants1 ?\gh !y may be reckon$ ! refuse & (f-sc\r+ ( all ?+s8 ,& let u f>!r enquire2 :e!r we did ?is ) reliance on 8 assi/ance1 z be+ s5sible ( ! trea*]y & deceitfulness ( our own he>ts1 & our utt] inability to d :at is good1 )\t ! aids ( 8 grace8 did we accord+ly give up ourselves to him 9 hope ( obta9+ help f him1 9 ord] to ! "r dis*>ge ( e duty8 did we reckon ourselves no?+1 & ,*ri/ to be all 9 all1 t all our spr+s are 9 him8 ,?is 0 a good beg9n+ ( ! "w ( grace1 :i* w prep>e ! way = ?is grace ( assurance1 :i* we are n[ consid]+4 ,obj4 ,"s w object aga9/ :at has be5 said conc]n+ our enquir+ into1 or be+ able to disc]n ! fir/ acts ( fai?1 or t frame ( _s :]e) we !n clos$ ) ,*ri/1 t !y "k n ! "t ( _! conv]sion1 if ev] !y 7 conv]t$2 !y _c rememb] or det]m9e :at 0 ! p>ticul> ord9ance or provid5ce1 t gave !m ! fir/ conviction ( s91 & ( _! ne$ ( ,*ri/1 & induc$ !m to close ) him2 mu* less c !y tell :at 7 ! work+s ( _! he>ts at su* a "t3 ,x is impossible = !m to trace ! foot/eps ( provid5ce1 s z to po9t out ! way & mann] 9 :i* ?is "w 0 at fir/ begun 9 _! s\ls4 ,?is !re=e is n to be laid d[n z a m>k or evid5ce ( grace1 :i* s few c make use (4 ,answ4 ,i am n ins5sible t ?is is ! case ( ! greate/ numb] ( believ]s4 ,!re are v few1 :o1 l ! apo/le ,paul1 c tell ! "t & place ( _! conv]sion1 & e circum/ance lead+ to x2 or l ^? conv]ts1 :o1 :5 ! gospel 0 fir/ prea*$ by ,pet]1 7 prick$ 9 _! he>t1 & said unto ,pet]1 & to ! re/ ( ! apo/les1 ,m5 & bre?r51 :at %all we d8 ,acts ii4 #cg4 or l ! jailor1 :o broke =? into an affectionate enquiry1 n mu* unlike to x2 ,sirs1 :at mu/ ,i d to be sav$8 *ap4 xvi4 #cj4 ?\gh ! ord9ance lead+ to x 0 ( a diff]5t nature4 ,sometimes1 ! way ( ! ,_s ( ,god 9 ! s\l at fir/1 is s disc]nable1 t x _c b be obs]v$ by !m :o are br\ght into a /ate ( grace2 b o!rs "k no?+ ( ?is1 especially !y :o h n run into all excess ( riot1 & be5 /opp$ 9 _! c\rse on a sudd51 by ! grace ( ,god2 9 :om ! *ange made 9 conv]sion1 0 real1 ?\gh x c\ld n1 f ! nature ( ! ?+ be s pla9ly disc]n$ 9 all its circum/ances4 ,"s h be5 reg5]ate f ! womb2 o!rs h _h a great degree ( re/ra9+ grace1 & be5 tra9$ up 9 ! k ( ! doctr9es ( ! gospel f _! v *ildhood1 & reta9 ! impressions ( a religi\s education2 ^! _c s easily disc]n ! fir/ beg9n+s ( ! "w ( grace 9 _! s\ls2 yet !y may1 & ought to enquire1 :e!r ev] !y f\nd1 9 ! c\rse ( _! lives1 su* a frame ( _s z has be5 be=e describ$1 :i* believ]s h :5 ! "w ( grace is fir/ begun1 & x is n v mat]ial = !m to be able to disc]n :e!r ^! 7 ! fir/ act+s ( grace or no8 ,! ma9 ?+ to be det]m9$ is2 :e!r !y h gr\nd to conclude1 t ev] !y exp]i5c$ ! grace ( ,god 9 tru?8 ,9 ?is case1 ! mo/ t "s c say conc]n+ !mselves1 is z ! bl9d man says 9 ! gospel1 :5 ! ,ph>isees 7 inquisitive ab\t ! re/or+ 8 sight1 & ! way & mann] 9 :i* ?is 0 done2 ?is is all t ,i "k conc]n+ myself1 t :]eas ,i 0 bl9d1 n[ ,i see1 ,john ix4 #be4 s ! true conv]t says2 :]eas ,i 0 once dead 9 trespasses & s9s1 ,i am n[ alive1 & enabl$ to put =? liv+ & spiritual actions1 to ! glory ( ,god4 ,?is evid5ce w give z mu* gr\nd to conclude t !y are 9 a /ate ( grace1 z ?\gh !y 7 able to det]m9e :5 !y 7 fir/ br\ght into x4 #b4 ,we may judge ( ! tru? ( grace by ! me?od 9 :i* x has be5 c>ri$ on1 :e!r we are able to det]m9e ! way & mann] 9 :i* x 0 fir/ begun1 or no1 z a f>!r evid5ce ( ! tru? !re(4 ,sanctification is a progressive "w2 !re=e x is n en\gh = u to set our faces heav5-w>d2 b we mu/ make advances t[>ds x1 & be f\nd 9 ! daily ex]cise ( grace1 9 ord] to our conclud+ t we are 9 a /ate ( grace4 ,a believ] mu/ n only set out 9 ! "r way1 b he mu/ hold on !re92 he mu/ live by fai? if he w\ld conclude t ! "w ( fai? is begun 9 tru?4 ,x is n suffici5t to call ^u ,god1 or implore help f him1 :5 "u "s di/ress+ provid5ces1 & aft]w>ds to gr[ remiss 91 or lay aside ?is duty2 b x mu/ be our con/ant "w4 ,a true *ri/ian is di/+ui%$ f an hypocrite1 9 t x is said1 conc]n+ ! latt]1 ,w he delight himself 9 ! ,almighty8 w he always call ^u ,god8 ,job xxvii4 #bj4 d5ot+ t a true believ] w d s4 ,he is ei!r habitually or actually incl9$ to x2 & t 9 su* a way z is att5d$ ) ! daily ex]cise ( ^? graces1 :i* are ! fruits & effects ( fai?1 :]eby he may conclude t he is 9 a /ate ( grace4 ,?us f> we h consid]$ ^? m>ks or evid5ces ( grace1 :i*1 9 ord] to our atta9+ assurance1 we mu/ be able to disc]n 9 ourselves4 ,b inasmu* z a believ] may und]/& :at are ! m>ks ( grace conta9$ 9 scripture1 &1 at ! same "t1 enquire into ! /ate ( 8 s\l1 to "k :e!r he c appreh5d 9 himself any evid5ces ( ! tru? ( grace2 & n be able to arrive to a satisfaction z to ?is matt]1 s z to h 8 d\bts & fe>s remov$2 let x be consid]$1 #c4 ,t he mu/ dep5d on1 hope1 & pray = ! te/imony ( ! ,_s1 ) 8 _s1 t he is a *ild ( ,god4 ,x w be a difficult matt] = u to conclude t we h ! tru? ( grace1 till ! ,_s is pleas$ to %9e on 8 own "w2 :i*1 :5 he does1 all ?+s w appe> cle> & bright to u1 ?\gh be=e ?is we might walk 9 d>kness1 & h no light4 ,9 speak+ conc]n+ ! inw>d te/imony ( ! ,_s 7:i* is necess>y to enable a believ] to disc]n 9 himself ! m>ks ( grace1 on :i* 8 assurance ( salvation is f\nd$7 let x be premis$2 t z x is a bran* ( ! ,_s's div9e glory1 by 8 int]nal influ5ce1 to deal ) ! he>ts ( 8 p2 s he does ?is v>i\s ways1 accord+ to ! v>i\s faculties ( ! s\l1 :i* are ! subjects !re(2 p>ticul>ly1 :5 by 8 p[]1 he r5ews ! w1 & causes x to act ^? graces :i* are ! effects ( 8 div9e p[]2 !n he is said to sanctify a believ]4 ,b :5 he deals ) ! und]/&+ & consci5ce1 enabl+ u to disc]n ! tru? ( ! "w ( grace1 t we may take ! com=t ( x1 !n he is describ$1 9 scripture1 z a witness h]eunto1 or z witness+ ) our spirits1 t we are 9 a /ate ( grace1 ! consequ5ce ( :i* is1 t ! eyes ( our und]/&+ be+ enlight5$1 we may "k :at is ! hope ( 8 call+1 ,eph4 i4 #ah4 accord+ly he gives u to disc]n t he has call$ u by 8 grace2 &1 z ! result !re(1 grant$ u a hope ( et]nal life4 ,?is is a privilege pla9ly m5tion$ 9 scripture2 & we mu/ n suppose t none _h x b ^? :o _h extraord9>y revelation1 s9ce x is s necess>y to a believ]'s atta9+ t peace & joy :i* ! *ur*1 9 ?is pres5t disp5sation1 is c]ta9ly n less possess$ (1 ?an x 0 9 =m] ages4 ,& t ! ,_s gives 8 te/imony to ! "w ( grace 9 ! s\ls ( believ]s1 ?\gh extraord9>y revelation be ceas$1 is evid5t f :at is matt] ( daily exp]i5ce2 s9ce !re are _m in/ances ( ^? :o h us$ _! utmo/ endeav\rs 9 exam9+ !mselves1 to "k :e!r !y _h any m>ks ( grace1 :o h n be5 able to disc]n any1 ?\gh !y h be5 ?\ght to be s9c]e believ]s by o!rs1 till1 on a sudd51 light has broke =? out ( d>kness1 & _! evid5ces = et]nal life cle>$ up1 s t all _! d\bts h be5 remov$2 & ?is !y c\ld n b attribute to a div9e h&1 inasmu* z be=e ?is !y c\ld m$itate no?+ b t]ror to !mselves2 &1 9 ?is case1 :at ! apo/le prays =1 ) respect to ! *ur*1 ,t ! ,god ( hope w\ld fill !m ) all joy & peace 9 believ+1 t !y might ab\nd 9 hope1 ?r\gh ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 ,rom4 xv4 #ac4 is exp]i5c$ by !m3 ,& on ?is acc\nt !y are said1 to be seal$ ) t ,holy ,_s ( promise1 ,eph4 i4 #ac4 :]eby _! hope is e/abli%$1 & t is n[ confirm$ to !m by ?is means1 :i* !y 7 be=e 9 p]plexity ab\t2 s t we h z mu* gr\nd to conclude t ! ,_s is ! au?or ( assurance 9 believ]s1 z we h t he is ! au?or ( sanctification4 ,b t ?is doctr9e may n appe> liable to ! *>ge ( en?usiasm1 let x be f>!r consid]$1 t ! ,_s nev] gives 8 te/imony to ! tru? ( grace 9 any1 9 :om he has n fir/ wr\ght x2 = t w\ld be1 z x 71 a sett+ 8 seal to a blank4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t he1 at ! same "t1 excites ! lively ex]cise ( grace1 :]eby !y are enabl$ to disc]n t x is true & g5u9e2 s t _! assurance1 ?\gh x be n )\t "s int]nal1 impressive influ5ces1 :i* !y are fav\r$ )2 yet x is n :olly dep5d5t on !m3 ,!re=e1 if y dem& a reason ( ! hope t is 9 !m1 ?\gh !y ascribe ! glory h]e( to ! ,holy ,_s1 z enabl+ !m to disc]n ! tru? ( grace2 yet !y are able to prove _! ownselves1 aft] hav+ exam9$ !mselves1 :e!r !y are 9 ! fai?1 by discov]+ _! evid5ces ( ! fai? ( ,god's elect2 :i* argues t _! assurance is no delusion4 ,footnote #ajd3 ,see ,que/4 lxvii3 ,pag4 #ae ante4 ,footnote #aje3 ,see page #ed1 #ee1 ante4 ,footnote #ajf3 ,see ,que/4 lxxxiii4 ,que/4 ,,lxxxi4 ,,que/4 ,,lxxxi4 ,are all true believ]s1 at all times1 assur$ ( _! pres5t be+ 9 ! e/ate ( grace2 & t !y %all be sav$8 ,,answ4 ,assurance ( grace & salvation n be+ ( ! ess5ce ( fai?1 true believ]s may wait long be=e !y obta9 x2 & aft] ! enjoym5t !re(1 may h x weak5$ & int]mitt$ ?r\gh manifold di/emp]s1 s9s1 temptations1 & des]tions2 yet are !y nev] left )\t su* a pres5ce & support ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 z keeps !m f s9k+ into utt] despair4 ,hav+ consid]$ "s believ]s z fav\r$ ) assurance ( _! be+ 9 a /ate ( grace1 we are1 9 ?is answ]1 l$ to speak ( o!rs :o are de/itute ( x4 ,& ! g5]al me?od 9 :i* x may be consid]$1 is1 ,i4 ,t !re is some?+ suppos$1 namely1 t assurance ( grace & salvation is n ( ! ess5ce ( sav+ fai?4 ,,ii4 ,"s ?+s are inf]r$ f ?is supposition1 namely1 #a4 ,t true believ]s may wait long be=e !y obta9 assurance4 ,&1 #b4 ,t aft] ! enjoym5t !re( x may be weak5$ & int]mitt$2 ! reasons :]e( are assign$1 viz4 bodily di/emp]s1 s9s1 temptations1 & div9e des]tions2 yet x is f>!r add$1 t !y are nev] left )\t ! support ( ! ,_s ( ,god2 :]eby !y are kept f s9k+ into utt] despair4 ,i4 ,z to ! ?+ suppos$ 9 ?is answ]1 viz4 t assurance ( grace & salvation is n ( ! ess5ce ( fai?4 ,!re are _m :o1 9 o!r respects1 expla9 ! nature ( fai?1 9 su* a way z is unexceptionable1 :o1 not)/&+1 ass]t t assurance is ( ! ess5ce !re(2 9 :i* we _c b ?9k !y express !mselves v unw>ily1 at lea/1 !y ought to h m cle>ly discov]$ :at !y mean by fai?1 & :at by assurance1 be+ ( ! ess5ce ( fai?2 if !y mean t no "o has sav+ fai? b he :o has an assurance ( 8 own salvation2 !y n only ass]t :at is contr>y to ! exp]i5ce ( _m believ]s1 b lay a /umbl+-block 9 ! way ( weak ,*ri/ians1 :o w be induc$ f h5ce to conclude1 t because !y _c tell :e!r !y are true believ]s or no1 !re=e !y are de/itute ( sav+ fai?2 ^u :i* acc\nt x is necess>y = u to enquire h[ f> ?is supposition is to be all[$ (1 & 9 :at respect d5i$4 ,x is c]ta91 t !re are _m excell5t div9es1 9 our own & =eign nations1 :o h def9$ fai? by assurance2 :i* !y h suppos$ s ess5tial to x1 t )\t x no "o c be reckon$ a believ]4 ,x may be !y might be incl9$ ?us to express !mselves by ! s5se 9 :i* !y und]/ood sev]al texts ( scripture1 9 :i* assurance seems to be consid]$ z a necess>y +r$i5t 9 fai?2 z x is said1 ,let u draw ne> ) a true he>t1 9 full assurance ( fai?1 ,heb4 x4 #bb4 & :5 ! apo/le speaks ( assurance1 z a privilege t belong$ to ! *ur* to :i* he wrote1 ,we "k t if our e>?ly h\se ( ?is tab]nacle 7 dissolv$1 we h a build+ ( ,god1 an h\se n made ) h&s1 et]nal 9 ! heav5s1 #b ,cor4 v4 #a4 & else:]e1 he s f> blames _! n kn[+ !mselves1 or be+ de/itute ( ?is assurance1 t he w h>dly all[ !m to h any fai?1 :o 7 )\t x2 ,"k ye n y\r ownselves1 h[ t ,jesus1 ,*ri/ is 9 y1 except ye be reprobates1 *ap4 xiii4 #e4 ,f su* l expressions z ^!1 !y :o plead = assurance be+ ( ! ess5ce ( fai?1 are ready to conclude1 t !y :o are de/itute ( x1 c h>dly be call$ believ]s4 ,b1 t ?is matt] may be set 9 a true light1 we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 assurance ( ! object1 viz4 ! great & important doctr9es ( ! gospel1 be+ ( ! ess5ce ( fai?2 & assurance ( our int]e/ 9 ,*ri/ be+ s4 ,! =m] ( ^! we w n d5y2 = no "o c come to ,*ri/1 :o is n assur$ t he w receive him1 nor tru/ 9 him till he is fully assur$ t he is able to save him3 b ! latt] we mu/ take leave to d5y2 = if no "o is a believ] b he t kn[s himself to be s1 !n he t d\bts ( 8 salvation1 mu/ be conclud$ to be no believ]2 :i* is c]ta9ly a v disc\rag+ doctr9e to weak ,*ri/ians4 ,& also1 :5 we lose ! com=table p]suasion we once _h1 ( our int]e/ 9 ,*ri/1 we are b\nd to "q all our =m] exp]i5ces1 & to det]m9e ourselves to be 9 a /ate ( unreg5]acy1 :i* is1 9 effect to d5y to give ,god ! glory ( t p[]ful "w :i* 0 =m]ly wr\ght 9 u1 :i* we !n ?\ght to be a "w ( grace4 ,if !y1 inde$1 mean by assurance1 be+ ( ! ess5ce ( fai?1 t an assurance ( our int]e/ 9 ,*ri/ is ess5tial to ! highe/ or mo/ com=table acts ( fai?1 design+ !reby to put u ^u press+ aft] x1 if we h n atta9$ to x2 & t h]eby ,god is v mu* glorifi$1 & a f\ndation laid = our (f]+ praise to him1 = ! exp]i5ce we h _h ( 8 grace1 :i* a d\bt+ ,*ri/ian _c be said to d2 we h no?+ to say aga9/ x4 ,or1 if !y %\ld ass]t1 t d\bt+ is no +r$i5t 9 fai?1 nor a comm5dable excell5cy 9 a ,*ri/ian2 ?is we d n d5y4 ,all t we are cont5d+ = is1 t !re may be a direct act ( fai?1 or a fai? ( reliance1 9 ^? :o are de/itute ( assurance t !y are 9 a /ate ( grace2 :i* is ! ?+ suppos$ 9 ?is answ]1 :5 x is said1 t assurance is n ( ! ess5ce ( fai?4 ,t ?is may be bett] und]/ood1 & we be l$ into ! s5se ( ^? scriptures t describe believ]s z hav+ assurance1 su* z ^? b n[ m5tion$1 & o!rs to ! l purpose1 let x be consid]$1 t !re are _m scriptures1 9 :i* believ]s are said to h su* an assurance1 z only respects ! objects ( fai?1 viz4 ! p]son1 (fices1 & glory ( ,*ri/1 ! tru? ( ! gospel1 & ! promises !re(2 :i* we d n d5y to be ( ! ess5ce ( fai?4 ,?us1 :5 ! apo/le prays = ! *ur*1 ,t _! he>ts might be com=t$1 be+ knit toge!r 9 love1 & unto all ri*es ( ! full assurance ( und]/&+1 to ! ackn[l$gm5t ( ! my/]y ( ,god1 & ( ! ,fa!r1 & ( ,*ri/1 ,col4 ii4 #b4 & :5 else:]e he says1 ,our gospel came to y 9 mu* assurance1 #a ,!ss1 i4 #e4 & :5 he exhorts p]sons to draw ne> to ,god1 ) a true he>t1 9 full assurance ( fai?1 ,heb4 x4 #bb4 x is probable1 t he means 9 ^!1 & sev]al o!r scriptures ( ! l import1 no m ?an an assurance ( ! object ( fai?4 ,& z = t scripture b n[ m5tion$1 9 #b ,cor4 xiii4 #e4 :]e he seems to ass]t1 t all :o are de/itute ( ?is privilege are reprobates2 "s und]/& ! ^w1 :i* we translate reprobates1 z only signify+ injudici\s ,*ri/ians2 & if s1 ?is is n inconsi/5t ) ! "* ( believ]s3 b o!rs1 ) an equal degree ( probability1 r5d] x disapprov$2#ajg & s ! mean+ is1 t if y "k n y\r ownselves1 to wit1 t ,*ri/ is 9 y1 y are greatly to be blam$1 or disapprov$2 especially because ?is proce$s f y\r neglect ( ! duty ( self-exam9ation2 by :i* means y h no pro( ( ,*ri/'s be+ 9 y1 :o are s ready to dem& a pro( ( 8 speak+ 9 8 m9i/]s1 z 9 v]se #c4 ,!re=e x does n appe> f ?is text1 t e "o :o endeav\rs to "k t he is 9 a /ate ( grace1 by dilig5t self-exam9ation1 b _c conclude t he is s1 mu/ be det]m9$ to be de/itute ( fai?2 :i* w\ld necess>ily foll[ f our ass]t+ t assurance ( our int]e/ 9 ,*ri/1 is ( ! ess5ce ( sav+ fai?4 ,!re are o!r scriptures :i* speak ( assurance z a di/+ui%+ "* ( ,*ri/ians 9 g5]al2 :i* are usually br\ght to prove1 t assurance is ( ! ess5ce ( fai?1 viz4 #b ,cor4 v4 #a4 ,we "k t if our e>?ly h\se ( ?is tab]nacle 7 dissolv$1 we h a build+ ( ,god1 an h\se n made ) h&s1 et]nal 9 ! heav5s2 &1 #a ,john v4 #ai4 we "k t we are ( ,god3 & 9 sev]al places 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 9 :i* ! apo/le addresses 8 disc\rse to :ole *ur*es1 z hav+ assurance1 z well z ! grace ( fai?3 ?us ! apo/le ,pet]1 #a ,pet4 i4 #h1 #i4 speaks ( !m z lov+ ,*ri/1 believ+ 9 him1 rejoic+ ) joy unspeakable & full ( glory1 & receiv+ ! end ( _! fai?1 ev5 ! salvation ( _! s\l2 :i* c\ld h>dly be said ( !m1 if !y 7 de/itute ( assurance ( _! own salvation4 ,all t ,i w\ld inf] f ^! & su*-l scriptures is1 t x seems probable t assurance 0 a privilege m commonly exp]i5c$ 9 t age ( ! *ur* ?an x is 9 our day2 & !re may be two reasons assign$ = ?is1 7#a47 ,because ! *ange t pass$ ^u !m1 :5 !y 7 conv]t$1 0 s app>5t1 t x 0 h>dly possible = x n to be disc]n$4 ,!y turn$ f dead idols1 & ! practice ( ! vile/ abom9ations1 to s]ve ! liv+ ,god2 :i* two extremes are s opposite1 t _! be+ br\ght f "o to ! o!r c\ld n b be rem>k$ by1 & consequ5tly m visible to !mselves1 ?an if x _h be5 o!rwise2 b1 7#b47 ,t :i* may be assign$ z ! pr9cipal reason ( ?is is1 because ! *ur* 0 call$1 at ?is "t1 to be> a public te/imony to ! gospel1 by endur+ p]secutions ( v>i\s k9ds2 & "s ( !m 7 to resi/ unto blood4 ,!re=e1 t ,god might prep>e !m = ^! suff]+s1 & t he might enc\rage o!rs to embrace ! fai? ( ! gospel1 :i* 0 !n 9 its infant /ate1 he 0 pleas$ to fav\r !m ) ?is great privilege4 ,& x may be h]eaft]1 if ,god %\ld call ! *ur* to endure l trials1 he may 9 m]cy grant !m a great] degree ( assurance ?an is ord9>ily exp]i5c$4 ,nev]!less1 x may be que/ion$2 :e!r ^? scriptures :i* speak ( assurance1 z ?\gh x 7 a privilege common to ! :ole *ur*1 are n to be und]/ood z applicable to ! great] "p ( !m1 r ?an to e individual believ] among !m4 ,= ?\gh ! apo/le1 9 "o ( ! scriptures be=e-m5tion$1 consid]s ! *ur* at ,cor9?1 z enjoy+ ?is privilege1 & conclud+ t x %\ld g well ) !m 9 ano!r _w1 :5 ?is e>?ly tab]nacle 0 dissolv$2 yet he speaks ( "s ( !m1 9 ! same epi/le1 z n kn[+ _! ownselves1 h[ t ,jesus ,*ri/ 0 9 !m4 ,& ! apo/le ,john1 not)/&+ :at he says to ! *ur*1 ,we knew t we are ( ,god1 9 #a ,john v4 #ai4 :i* argues t _m ( !m _h assurance1 pla9ly intimates t all _h x n1 f :at he says1 v]4 #ac4 ,^! ?+s h ,i writt5 unto y1 t believe on ! "n ( ! ,son ( ,god1 t ye may "k t ye h et]nal life3 & ?\gh 9 ano!r scripture1 b n[ m5tion$1 ! apo/le ,pet] speaks to ! *ur* to :i* he writes1 z hav+ joy unspeakable & full ( glory consequ5t ^u _! fai?1 :i* argues t !y _h assurance2 yet he exhorts o!rs ( !m to give dilig5ce to make _! call+ & election sure1 #b ,pet4 i4 #aj4 ^! !re=e are suppos$1 at t "t1 n to h x3 f all :i* x may be conclud$1 t assurance ( grace & salvation1 is n ( ! ess5ce ( sav+ fai?2 :i* is ! ?+ suppos$ 9 ?is answ]4#ajh ,,ii4 ,we proce$ to consid] ^? ?+s t are inf]r$ f ?is supposition1 viz4 #a4 ,t a believ] may wait long be=e he atta9s x3 ?is appe>s f :at is matt] ( daily exp]i5ce & obs]vation4 ,! sov]eignty ( ,god discov]s itself h]e91 z mu* z x does :5 he makes ! ord9ances effectual to salvation1 9 giv+ conv]t+ grace unto ^? :o att5d ^u !m4 ,"s are call$ e>ly to be made p>tak]s ( t salvation t is 9 ,*ri/1 o!rs late4 ,! same may be said ) respect to ,god's giv+ assurance4 ,"s are fav\r$ ) ?is privilege soon aft]1 or :5 fir/ !y believe2 o!rs are l ^? :om ! apo/le speaks (1 :o1 ?r\gh fe> ( dea?1 are all _! life-"t subject to bondage1 ,heb4 ii4 #ae4 ,_m h (t5 enquir$ into ! /ate ( _! s\ls1 t _c disc]n any m>ks or evid5ces ( grace 9 !mselves2 ^: conv]sation is su*1 t o!rs _c b conclude !m to be true believ]s2 _! spirits are depre/1 d\bts & fe>s prevail1 & t5d to make _! lives v uncom=table2 !y wait & pray = ! evid5ce & s5se ( ,god's love to !m1 b _c imm$iately f9d x3 ?is ! ,psalmi/ speaks (1 ei!r 9 8 own p]son1 or !reby repres5ts ! case ( _m :o _h ! tru? ( grace1 b n ! assurance !re(1 :5 he says1 ,o ,"l ,god ( my salvation1 ,i h cri$ day & night be=e !e2 ,i am afflict$ & ready to die f my y\? up2 :ile ,i suff] ?y t]rors ,i am di/ract$1 ,psal4 lxxxviii4 comp>$ ) ! xv4 ,god suff]s x to be ?us ) !m = wise ends4 ,h]eby he lets !m "k1 t assurance ( 8 love is a special gift & "w ( ! ,_s2 )\t :i* !y rema9 de/itute ( x1 & _c take com=t1 ei!r f _! =m] or pres5t exp]i5ces4 #b4 ,!y :o once enjoy$ assurance1 may h x weak5$ & int]mitt$2 :e!r x may be entirely lo/ w be consid]$ "u a foll[+ head1 :5 we speak conc]n+ ! supports t believ]s h1 & h[ f> !y are kept h]eby f s9k+ into utt] despair3 x is "o ?+ to fall f ! tru? ( grace1 ano!r ?+ to lose ! com=table s5se !re(4 ,! joy ( fai? may be susp5d$1 :5 ! acts & habits ( fai? rema9 firm & un%ak54 ,! brighte/ morn+ may aft]w>ds be foll[$ ) cl\ds & tempe/s2 ev5 s our cle>e/ discov]ies ( our int]e/ 9 ! love ( ,god may be foll[$ ) ! )drawm5t ( ! light ( 8 c\nt5ance1 & we be left "u _m disc\rag+ circum/ances conc]n+ our /ate1 hav+ lo/ ! assurance we once _h4 ,if x be inquir$1 :at reason may be assign$ = ?is8 ,i answ]1 t x mu/1 9 a great measure1 be resolv$ into ! sov]eignty ( ,god1 :o w br+ 8 p :i* way he pleases1 to heav52 & may take ^? com=ts :i* _h _! fir/ rise f himself2 &1 at ! same "t1 none mu/ say1 :y do/ ?\ ?us8 ,h[ev]1 we may obs]ve "s p>ticul> reasons1 :i* ! provid5ce ( ,god po9ts out to u1 to :i* we may 9 o!r respects1 ascribe our want ( assurance2 & ^! may be r$uc$ to f\r heads1 p>ticul>ly m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]4 7#a47 ,x is sometimes occasion$ by manifold di/emp]s1 or bodily diseases3 ! s\l & body are s closely jo9$ to1 & dep5dant on ea* o!r1 t ! "o c h>dly suff] )\t ! o!r4 ,h5ce x is t bodily di/emp]s affect ! m9d1 excite & give di/urbance to ! passions2 :i* is a great addition to ! uneas9ess t ensues h]eupon4 ,:5 ! spirits are depre/1 & we are "u ! preval5cy ( a melan*oly disposition1 we are (t5times incl9$ to ?9k t we are n 9 a /ate ( grace2 & ?\gh we 7 be=e ?is dispos$ to com=t o!rs 9 l cases1 we are at ?is "t unable to take ! lea/ enc\ragem5t ourselves4 ,all ?+s look black & dismal2 our =m] hope is reckon$ no o!r ?an delusive1 & we br\ght to ! v br9k ( despair4 ,& x may be obs]v$1 t ^! sad & melan*oly appreh5sions conc]n+ our /ate1 increase or abate1 z ! di/emp] t gives occasion !reunto m or less prevails4 ,n[ t we may be able to det]m9e :e!r our want ( assurance proce$s f "s natural cause or bodily di/emp]1 we mu/ enquire2 :e!r1 be=e ?is1 we h endeav\r$ to walk 9 all good consci5ce 9 ! sight ( ,god8 to hate e false way1 & make religion ! great bus9ess ( life1 s t we _c assign any reign+ s9 z ! cause ( our pres5t despond+ frame8 ,& also1 :e!r we h be5 dilig5t 9 p]=m+ ! duty ( self-exam9ation1 & h be5 s5sible t we /ood 9 ne$ ( ! ,_s's witness ) ours1 9 ord] to our arriv+ to a com=table p]suasion t we are 9 a /ate ( grace8 ,& if1 z ! result ( ^! enquiries1 we _c see any cause lead+ to ?is dejection ( _s1 b ! unavoidable infirmities1 :i* we are daily liable to1 !n we may probably conclude1 t x arises f a di/emp] ( body4 ,&1 9 ord] to our det]m9+ ?is matt]1 we mu/ f>!r inquire2 :e!r "s afflictive provid5ce has n _h an influ5ce ^u u1 to br+ u into a melan*oly temp]8 & :e!r ?is does n appe> 9 :at relates to our secul>1 z well z our spiritual conc]ns8 & if ?is be ! case1 ?\gh x be v afflictive1 x is n att5d$ ) t guilt z x w\ld be1 _h x be5 occasion$ by "s presumptu\s s92 & !re are o!r m$ic9es to be us$ :5 x arises f ?is cause1 besides ^? :i* are ( a spiritual nature1 t are conta9$ 9 ! gospel2 b :at !y are1 x is n our bus9ess1 9 ?is place1 to det]m9e4 7#b47 ,!re are _m s9s :i* are ! occasion ( a p]son's be+ de/itute ( assurance4 ,z all ! tr\bles ( life are br\ght ^u u by s92 s are all our d\bts & fe>s1 aris+ f ! want ( a com=table s5se (1 or int]e/ 91 ! love ( ,god4 ,x pleases ,god1 9 ! me?od ( 8 provid5ce1 ?us to deal ) 8 p1 t he may humble !m = presumptu\s s9s2 m especially ^? t are committ$ aga9/ light & conviction ( consci5ce1 t he may br+ to remembrance _! s9s ( omission1 or neglect to ex]cise ^? graces 9 :i* ! life ( fai? consi/s1 t h]eby !y may feel ! effect ( _! /upidity1 indiff]5cy1 & c>nal security1 or _! engag+ 9 religi\s duties1 9 _! own /r5g?1 )\t dep5d5ce on ! ,_s & grace ( ,god1 or a due s5se ( _! inability to p]=m any duty 9 a "r way4 ,or1 sometimes1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 !y want assurance1 because !y d n exam9e !mselves1 :i* is ,god's ord9ance = ! atta9+ ?is privilege2 or1 if !y d1 !y neglect to give t glory to ! ,holy ,_s :i* is due to him1 by dep5d+ on 8 enlight5+ influ5ce1 :]eby !y may arrive to a com=table p]suasion ( _! int]e/ 9 ,*ri/4 7#c47 ,assurance is (t5times weak5$ & int]mitt$ ?r\gh manifold temptations4 ,satan is v active 9 ?is matt]1 & %ews 8 enmity aga9/ ! int]e/ ( ,*ri/ 9 ! s\ls ( 8 p1 z mu* z lies 9 8 p[]1 ) ?is int5t1 t ?\gh x is impossible = him to ru9 ! s\l1 by root+ out t grace t is implant$ 9 x2 yet he may di/urb its peace1 & weak5 its assurance1 &1 if n prev5t$1 hurry x into despair4 ,9 ?is case ! g5]al design ( 8 temptations is to repres5t ,god z a s9-rev5g+ ,judge1 a consum+ fire1 & to pres5t to our view1 ! ?reat5+s :]eby 8 wra? is reveal$ aga9/ s9n]s2 & to endeav\r to set aside ! promises ( ! gospel1 f :i* alone relief may be _h4 ,moreov]1 he puts u ^u consid]+ s91 n only z he9\sly aggravat$1 7:i* may1 = ! mo/ "p be done ) ju/ice7 b also z altoge!r unp>donable2 &1 at ! same "t pret5ds to ins9uate to u t we are n elect$1 or t ,*ri/ did n die = u2 & !re=e1 :at he has done & suff]$ w n r$\nd to our advantage4 ,n[ !re is app>5tly ! h& ( ,satan 9 ?is matt]2 inasmu* z he attempts1 by false me?ods ( reason+1 to p]suade u t we are n 9 a /ate ( grace1 or t ,god is an enemy to u2 & !re=e our condition is desp]ate2 9 :i* he uses ! arts ( ! old s]p5t1 t he may deceive u by draw+ conclusions aga9/ ourselves f false premises1 e4 g4 because we daily exp]i5ce ! int]nal work+s ( corrupt nature1 :i* incl9es u to _m s9s1 bo? ( omission & commission2 !re=e !re is no room = u to expect m]cy & =giv5ess f ,god4 ,& f our b>r5ness & unpr(itabl5ess "u ! means ( grace1 our improvem5ts n be+ proportion$ to ! obligations we h be5 laid "u4 ,or because we h _h great reason to *>ge ourselves ) _m decl5sions & backslid+s1 :i* af=d matt] = deep humiliation1 & %\ld put u ^u s9c]e rep5tance1 he endeav\rs to p]suade u t we are altoge!r de/itute ( special grace4 ,& :5ev] we are unprep>$ or indispos$ = ! "r p]=mance ( holy duties1 & our affections are n suitably rais$1 b gr[ /upid1 remiss1 & c>eless !re92 he puts u ^u conclud+ t x is a va9 ?+ = u to draw nigh to ,god1 & t he has utt]ly reject$1 bo? our p]sons & s]vices4 ,or1 if we are n fav\r$ ) imm$iate returns ( pray]1 & s5sible communion ) ,god !re92 he tempts u to inf]1 t we %all nev] obta9 ! bless+ we are press+ aft]2 & !re=e we may z well lay aside ?is duty1 & say1 :y %\ld ,i wait on ! ,"l any long]8 ,& if by ?is me?od he _c disc\rage u f engag+ 9 holy duties1 he sometimes injects blasphem\s ?\ghts or unbecom+ conceptions ( ! div9e ,maje/y1 :i* fills ! s\l ) ! greate/ grief & uneas9ess1 t h]eby he might give u occasion to conclude t we s9 9 p]si/+ !re92 & by all ^! temptations he endeav\rs to plunge u into ! dep?s ( despair4 ,z to :at conc]ns ! purpose ( ,god relat+ to ! ev5t ( ?+s3 :5 we are l$ to det]m9e t we are n elect$1 ?is is alleg$ )\t suffici5t gr\nd1 & !re9 he deceives u1 by pursu+ ! same false me?ods ( reason+1 & puts u ^u presum+ to ent] into ^? secret ?+s :i* d n belong to u1 because we des]ve to be ca/ (f by him = our s9s1 in/ead ( giv+ dilig5ce to make our call+ & election sure4 ,x is "o ?+ n to be able to conclude t we are elect$2 & ano!r ?+ to say t we are n s3 ! =m] ( ^! is ! consequ5ce ( our pres5t d\bts & despond+ appreh5sions conc]n+ our /ate2 ! latt] is pla9ly a temptation ( ,satan3 ?is we are (t5 subject to1 :5 we h lo/ t assurance ( our int]e/ 9 ,*ri/ t we once enjoy$1 7#d47 ,a believ]'s want ( assurance is1 = ! mo/ "p1 att5d$ )1 & arises f div9e des]tion2 n t we are to suppose t ,god w ca/ (f 8 p1 :om he has =ekn[n1 effectually call$ & pres]v$ hi!rto1 s z to =sake !m utt]ly2 = t is inconsi/5t ) 8 ev]la/+ love1 & ! promises ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 :i* respect _! salvation4 ,b t :i* we und]/& by div9e des]tions1 is ,god's )draw+ 8 com=t+ pres5ce1 & )hold+ ! witness ( 8 ,_s to ! "w ( grace 9 ! s\l1 f :5ce arises ^? d\bts & fe>s :i* att5d ! want !re(2 z ,god says to 8 p1 ,= a small mom5t h ,i =sak5 !e2 b ) great m]cies w ,i ga!r !e1 ,isa4 liv4 #g4 ,9 ?is respect !y are de/itute ( ,god's com=t+ pres5ce2 ?\gh at ! same "t !y may be fav\r$ ) 8 support+ pres5ce1 & ^? p[]ful influ5ces :i* are necess>y to ma9ta9 ! "w ( grace2 :i*1 at pres5t1 appe>s to be v weak & langui%+4 ,& ?is leads u to consid] ! la/ ?+ m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 viz4 ,t ?\gh !y are ?us describ$1 !y are n left )\t su* a pres5ce & support ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 z keeps !m f s9k+ into utt] despair4 ,?is obs]vation ought to be expla9$ & consid]$1 ) c]ta9 limitations1 le/ :ile on ! "o h&1 we ass]t t :i* af=ds matt] ( enc\ragem5t to believ]s1 :5 !y h "s degree ( hope1 we %\ld1 on ! o!r h&1 ?r[ disc\ragem5ts 9 ! way ( o!rs1 :o w be apt to imag9e1 :5 !y are ready to s9k into despair1 t ?is is :olly inconsi/5t ) any direct act ( fai?4 ,i d>e n say t no believ] 0 ev] s f> des]t$ z to be left to despair ( 8 int]e/ 9 ,*ri/3 inasmu* z scripture & daily exp]i5ce give u in/ances ( "s1 ^: conv]sation 9 _m respects discov]s !m to h _h ! tru? ( grace2 :om ,god has be5 pleas$ = wise ends1 to leave to ! t]ror ( _! own ?\ghts1 & !y h rema9$ = "s "t1 9 ! dep?s ( despair2 & o!rs h gone out ( ! _w "u a cl\d1 conc]n+ :om !re has be5 gr\nd to hope _! /ate 0 safe4 ,!re=e x is some:at difficult to det]m9e :at is meant 9 ?is answ]1 by a believ]'s be+ kept f s9k+ into utt] despair3 if ! mean+ is1 t !y h ! supports ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 s z to be kept f relaps+ into a /ate ( unreg5]acy1 9 _! despair+ condition1 t may be easily acc\nt$ =2 or1 if we are to und]/& by x1 t believ]s are n g5]ally giv5 up to ! greate/ degree ( despair2 especially su* z is inconsi/5t ) ! ex]cise ( any grace1 t is n to be d5i$4 ,b ,i w\ld r say1 t ?\gh a believ] may h despair+ appreh5sions conc]n+ 8 /ate1 & ! guilt ( s9 lie ^u him l a great weight1 s z to depress 8 spirits1 yet he %all n s9k into endless mis]y2 = ?\gh d>kness may cont9ue = a night1 light & joy %all come 9 ! morn+2 & accord+ly we may consid]1 #a4 ,t ?\gh !re are _m :o are f> f hav+ assurance1 yet !y are at "s times1 fav\r$ ) a small glimm]+ ( hope1 :i* keeps !m f utt] despair4 #b4 ,if !y are 9 deep despair1 yet !y are n s f> left z n to desire grace1 ?\gh !y conclude !mselves to be de/itute ( x1 or n to lam5t ! loss ( ^? com=ts1 & _! be+ unable to ex]cise ^? graces :i* once !y ?\ght !mselves possess$ (4 #c4 ,a believ]1 :5 9 a despair+ way1 is not)/&+ enabl$1 by a direct act ( fai?1 to give up himself to ,*ri/1 ?\gh he _c see 8 int]e/ 9 him1 & s1 long = ^? exp]i5ces & com=ts :i* he once enjoy$2 & :5 he is at ! wor/1 he c say ) ,job1 ,?\gh he slay me1 yet w ,i tru/ 9 him1 ,job xiii4 #ae4 #d4 ,9 ?is case a p]son has g5]ally su* a degree ( ! pres5ce ( ,god1 z t he is enabl$ to ju/ify him 9 all 8 deal+s ) him1 & lay ! blame ( all ! tr\bles t he is "u1 on himself2 & ?is is att5d$ ) %ame & confusion ( face1 self-abhorr5ce1 & godly sorr[4 #e4 ,despair+ believ]s h1 not)/&+1 su* a pres5ce ( ,god ) !m1 z keeps !m f ab&on+ 8 int]e/1 or runn+1 ) s9n]s1 into all excess ( riot1 :i* w\ld give occasion to o!rs to conclude t !y nev] _h ! tru? ( grace4 ,f :at has be5 said conc]n+ true believ]s be+ de/itute ( assurance1 & yet hav+ "s degree ( ! pres5ce ( ,god ) !m at ! same "t1 we may inf]1 #a/1 ,t ?is is n inconsi/5t ) :at has be5 said conc]n+ a believ]'s p]sev]ance 9 grace2 yet x mu/ be consid]$ ) ?is limitation1 t ?\gh ! tru? ( grace %all n be lo/1 yet ! com=ts & evid5ces !re( may1 & (t5 are4 #b;dly1 ,?is %\ld put u ^u circumspect walk+ & wat*fulness aga9/ presumptu\s s9s1 :i*1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 are (t5 ! occasion ( ! loss ( assurance2 & also on ! ex]cise ( a fai? ( reliance on ,*ri/1 = ! ma9ta9+ ! acts ( grace1 z well z re/or+ ! com=ts !re(4 #c;dly1 ,?is %\ld in/ruct believ]s :at to d :5 de/itute ( ?is privilege ( assurance4 ,we h obs]v$ t ?is is att5d$ ) div9e des]tion1 :i* is g5]ally occasion$ by s9s committ$4 ,!re=e let u say ) ,job1 ,%ew me :]e=e ?\ cont5de/ ) me1 *ap4 x4 #b4 let me "k :at are ^? secret s9s by :i* ,i h provok$ !e to leave me de/itute ( ?y com=t+ pres5ce2 enable me to be affect$ )1 humbl$ =1 & unfeign$ly rep5t ( !m2 & ex]cise t fai? 9 ,*ri/ :i* may be a means ( my recov]+ t hope or assurance :i* ,i am1 at pres5t1 de/itute (4 #d?ly1 ,:at has be5 said conc]n+ a believ]'s be+ de/itute ( assurance1 %\ld put u ^u sympa?iz+ ) ^? :o are 9 a despair+ way1 & us+ endeav\rs to adm9i/] com=t to !m1 r ?an c5sure !m1 or conclude !m to be 9 an unreg5]ate /ate2 z ,job's fri5ds did him1 because ! h& ( ,god _h t\*$ him1 & he 0 de/itute ( 8 com=t+ pres5ce4 #e?ly1 ,f :at has be5 said conc]n+ t degree ( ! pres5ce ( ,god :i* believ]s enjoy1 :i* has a t5d5cy to keep !m f utt] despair1 at lea/1 f s9k+ into p]dition1 h[ disconsolate soev] _! case may be at pres5t2 we may be induc$ to admire ! goodness & fai?fulness ( ,god 9 8 deal+s ) 8 p1 :o w n lay m on !m ?an he w enable !m to be>2 ?\gh !y are com=tless & hopeless1 yet !y %all n be de/roy$2 &1 9 ! end1 !y %all be satisfi$ ) ,god's lov+ k9dness2 & :5 ! cl\ds are all disp]s$1 !y %all h a bright & glori\s day 9 8 imm$iate pres5ce1 :]e !re is fulness ( joy1 & at 8 "r h& :]e !re are pleasures = ev]more1 ,psal4 xvi4 #aa4 ,footnote #ajg3 ,! ^w 1 ?\gh x be sometimes us$ to signify su* z are reject$ z objects ( ,god's hatr$1 z 9 ,heb4 vi4 #h4 & consequ5tly is inconsi/5t ) ! "* ( believ]s2 yet1 9 o!r places x may be tak5 accord+ to ! grammatical con/ruction !re(1 z oppos$ to 2 :i* signifies p]sons approv$1 #b ,tim4 ii4 #ae4 & s x signifies a p]son ^: conduct is blame-wor?y1 or ^: actions are n to be approv$ (2 & ?is may be appli$ to "s :o are n altoge!r de/itute ( fai?1 ?\gh !y are n able to v9dicate !mselves 9 all respects z blameless4 ,t ! apo/le uses ! ^w 9 ?is s5se "h1 seems probable f ! application he makes ( x to himself2 x is said1 v]4 #c4 ,ye seek a pro( ( ,*ri/ speak+ 9 me1 2 & v]se #f4 he says1 ,i tru/ t ye %all "k t we are n reprobates2 s we r5d] ! words o h 2 b x w\ld be m agreeable to :at is said 9 v]se #d4 if we %\ld r5d] !m1 ,i tru/ t ye %all "k t we are n disapprov$1 or t ye %all f9d a pro( ( ,*ri/ speak+ 9 u3 & 9 v]se #g4 he f>!r says1 ,i pray to ,god1 n t we %\ld appe> approv$4 i h 1 t is1 ,i am n s mu* conc]n$ ab\t y\r f9d+ a pro( ( ,*ri/ speak+ 9 u2 b t ye %\ld d t :i* is hone/1 q4 d4 ,i am m conc]n$ = y ?an myself1 ?\gh we be z reprobates1 h w t is1 :e!r y ?9k we h a pro( ( ,*ri/'s speak+ 9 u or no1 or 8 approv+ u 9 ! c\rse ( our m9i/ry1 my great conc]n is1 t y may be approv$2 s t x is pla9 ! apo/le uses ! ^w 1 z signify+ disapprov$2 & !re=e z x is appli$ to ^? he speaks ( 9 v]se #e4 ! mean+ is ?is2 y seek to "k :e!r we are approv$ ( ,god z m9i/]s2 !re=e ,i w\ld advise y to exam9e y\rselves1 :e!r y be 9 ! fai?1 & to prove y\r ownselves3 & if y "k n y\rselves1 y are 9 ?is respect blame-wor?y1 or to be disapprov$2 especially because y seem to h be5 neglig5t z to ! duty ( self-exam9ation4 ,:e!r he :o is dilig5t 9 ! ex]cise ( ?is duty1 & yet _c appreh5d t he is 9 a /ate ( grace1 be1 9 ?is respect to be disapprov$ or no1 x is c]ta91 t he :o is a /rang] to himself1 because ( ! neglect h]e(1 is disapprov$4 ,footnote #ajh3 ,vide ,bellamy's ,works1 #c ,vol4 p4 #ha-hc4 ,que/4 ,,lxxxii4 ,,que/4 ,,lxxxii4 ,:at is ! communion 9 glory1 :i* ! memb]s ( ! invisible *ur* h ) ,*ri/8 ,,answ4 ,! communion 9 glory1 :i* ! memb]s ( ! invisible *ur* h ) ,*ri/1 is1 9 ?is life1 imm$iately aft] dea?2 & at la/ p]fect$ at ! resurrection & day ( judgm5t4 ,aft] hav+ consid]$ believ]s1 or ! memb]s ( ! invisible *ur*1 z enjoy+ ?is privilege ( union ) ,*ri/1 &1 z ! imm$iate consequ5ce h]e(1 communion ) him4 ,x has be5 f>!r obs]v$1 t ?is communion ) him1 is ei!r 9 grace1 or glory4 ,_! communion ) him 9 grace consi/s 9 _! p>tak+ ( ! virtue ( 8 m$iation1 9 _! ju/ification1 adoption1 & sanctification2 :i* h be5 p>ticul>ly consid]$1 toge!r ) o!r graces & com=ts t accompany or fl[ f !m4 ,we are n[ l$ to speak conc]n+ ! communion :i* !y h ) him 9 glory2 :i* conta9s ! highe/ privilege !y are capable ( receiv+2 consi/+ 9 8 giv+ !m "s "r discov]ies ( ! glory :i* !y behold & enjoy by fai?1 9 ?is life1 & also ( t :i* %all be imm$iate1 &1 9 "s respects1 complete1 aft] dea?2 &1 at ! resurrection & day ( judgm5t1 be br\ght1 9 all respects1 to ! utmo/ degree ( p]fection2 :5 _! joy1 z well z _! happ9ess1 %all be full1 & cont9u$ ?r\gh\t all ! ages ( et]nity4 ,^! are ! subjects insi/$ on 9 sev]al foll[+ answ]s1 :i* rema9 to be consid]$ 9 ?is fir/ "p ( ! ,cate*ism4 ,que/4 ,,lxxxiii4 ,,que/4 ,,lxxxiii4 ,:at is ! communion 9 glory1 ) ,*ri/1 :i* ! memb]s ( ! invisible *ur* enjoy 9 ?is life8 ,,answ4 ,! memb]s ( ! invisible *ur* h communicat$ to !m 9 ?is life1 ! fir/-fruits ( glory ) ,*ri/1 z !y are memb]s ( him _! head1 & s1 9 him1 are int]e/$ 9 t glory :i* he is fully possess$ (2 & z an e>ne/ !re(1 enjoy ! s5se ( ,god's love1 peace ( consci5ce1 joy 9 ! ,holy ,gho/1 & hope ( glory2 z1 on ! contr>y1 ! s5se ( ,god's rev5g+ wra?1 horror ( consci5ce1 & a fe>ful expectation ( judgm5t1 are1 to ! wick$1 ! beg9n+ ( _! torm5ts :i* !y %all endure aft] dea?4 ,!re are two sorts ( p]sons m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 namely1 ! righte\s & ! wick$1 & ! diff]5t condition ( ea* ( !m consid]$1 ,i4 ,) respect to ! righte\s1 :o are "h /yl$ ! memb]s ( ! invisible *ur*4 ,!re are sev]al invaluable privileges :i* !y are made p>tak]s ( 9 ?is life1 9 :i* !y are said to h a degree ( communion 9 glory ) ,*ri/2 p>ticul>ly z !y enjoy ! fir/-fruits or e>ne/ ( t glory :i* !y %all h ) him h]eaft]3 ,& t1 #a4 ,z !y are memb]s ( him1 _! head2 & accord+ly may be said1 9 "s respects1 to be int]e/$ 9 t glory :i* he is fully possess$ (4 #b4 ,z !y h a com=table s5se ( 8 love to !m1 att5d$ ) peace ( consci5ce1 joy 9 ! ,holy ,gho/1 & an hope ( glory4 ,,ii4 ,we h an acc\nt1 on ! o!r h&1 ( ! dreadful condition ( imp5it5t s9n]s1 :5 ,god sets _! iniquities 9 ord] be=e !m2 :i* is repres5t$ 9 a v mov+ way4 ,?us !y are said to be fill$ ) a s5se ( ,god's rev5g+ wra?1 horror ( consci5ce1 & a fe>ful expectation ( judgm5t2 :i* is consid]$ z ! beg9n+ ( ^? torm5ts :i* !y %all endure aft] dea?4 ,i4 ,!re are sev]al invaluable privileges :i* ! righte\s enjoy 9 ?is life1 t are /yl$ ! fir/-fruits or e>ne/ ( glory4 ,?\gh ,*ri/ has res]v$ ! fulness ( glory = 8 p h]eaft]1 :5 he br+s !m to heav52 yet !re are "s small degrees !re(1 :i* !y enjoy 9 _! way to x4 ,! cr[n ( righte\sness1 z ! apo/le speaks1 is laid up = !m1 :i* ! righte\s ,judge %all give !m at t day1 #b ,tim4 iv4 #h4 to wit1 :5 we %all come to judgm5t2 !n _! joy %all be full2 !y %all be satisfi$ 9 8 lik5ess1 & made compleatly bless$3 ,nev]!less !re are "s prelibations1 or =eta/es1 :i* !y h h]e(1 = _! support & enc\ragem5t1 :ile !y are 9 ?is imp]fect /ate4 ,= ! und]/&+ ( ?is x may be premis$1 #a4 ,t we are n to suppose t ! pres5t enjoym5ts :i* believ]s exp]i5ce 9 ! highe/ degree1 d fully come up to ^? t are res]v$ = !m4 ,!re is a great diff]5ce z to ! degree !re(4 ,z a *ild t is newly born has some?+ 9 common ) :at he %all h :5 arriv$ at a /ate ( manhood2 b !re are sev]al degrees1 & o!r circum/ances1 9 :i* he falls %ort ( x3 or1 z a few drops are ( ! same nature ) ! :ole collection ( wat] 9 ! ocean2 yet !re is a v small proportion betwe5 "o & ! o!r3 s ! brighte/ discov]y ( ! glory ( ,god1 :i* we are capable ( enjoy+ 9 ?is _w2 or ! com=table =eta/es t believ]s h ( heav51 fall v mu* %ort ( t :i* !y %all be possess$ (1 :5 !y are receiv$ into x4 ,& !re are v great allays1 & _m ?+s t t5d to int]rupt & abate _! happ9ess1 agreeably to ! imp]fection ( ?is pres5t /ate4 ,:atev] grace !y are enabl$ to act1 ?\gh 9 an uncommon degree1 is att5d$ ) a mixture ( corruption2 & z _! graces are imp]fect1 s are ! com=ts t arise f !nce1 :i* are int]wov5 ) _m ?+s v afflictive2 s t !y are n :at !y %all be1 b are travell+ ?r\gh ?is wild]ness to a bett] c\ntry1 & expos$ to _m evils 9 _! way ?i!r4 #b4 ,all believ]s d n enjoy ^! delights & pleasures t "s are fav\r$ ) 9 _! way to heav52 ! com=ts1 z well z ! graces1 ( ! ,holy ,_s1 are be/[$ 9 a way ( sov]eignty1 to "s m1 & to o!rs less3 ,"s h reason to say ) ! apo/le1 ,?anks be unto ,god1 :i* always cause? u to triumph 9 ,*ri/1 #b ,cor4 ii4 #ad4 o!rs are fill$ ) d\bts conc]n+ _! int]e/ 9 him1 & g m\rn+ aft] him all ! day2 & if !y h1 at "s times a small glimpse ( 8 glory1 by :i* !y conclude !mselves to be1 z x 71 9 ! suburbs ( heav51 !y soon lose x1 & f9d !mselves to be 9 ! valley ( ! %ad[ ( dea?1 z ! disciples1 :5 !y 7 ) ,*ri/ at 8 transfiguration1 :i* 0 an emblem ( ! heav5ly bless$ness1 :5 8 face did %9e z ! sun1 & 8 raim5t 0 :ite z ! light2 :i* occasion$ !m to say1 x is good = u to be "h2 be=e !y _h done speak+1 or _h "t to reflect on _! pres5t enjoym5t !y 7 depriv$ ( x :5 ! cl\d ov]%ad[$ !m1 ,matt4 xvii4 #b1-e4 s ! believ] is n to expect un9t]rupt$ communion ) ,god1 or p]fect fruition ) him "h4 ,h[ev]1 t :i* we are at pres5t to consid]1 is t degree !re( :i* "s enjoy2 :i* is "h call$ ! fir/-fruits & e>ne/ ( glory4 ,! scripture sets x =? "u bo? ^! expressions4 7#a47 ,!y are said to receive ! fir/-fruits !re(2 or z ! apo/le /yles x1 ,! fir/-fruits ( ! ,_s1 ,rom4 viii4 #bc4 t is1 ! graces & com=ts ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 :i* are ! fir/-fruits ( t bless$ness1 t !y are said to wait =2 :i* is call$ ! adoption1 viz4 ^? privileges :i* ,god's *ildr5 %all be made p>tak]s (2 or1 ! glori\s lib]ty :i* !y %all h]eaft] enjoy4 ,?is is /yl$1 ! fir/-fruits1 z allud+ to ! clu/] ( grapes1 :i* !y :o 7 s5t to spy out ! l& ( ,canaan1 7 ord]$ to br+ to ! ,israelites 9 ! wild]ness1 t h]eby !y might be enc\rag$ 9 _! expectation ( ! great pl5ty t 0 to be enjoy$ :5 !y 7 br\ght to x4 ,or1 x has ref]5ce to ! fea/ ( +a!r+1 be=e ! h>ve/1 :5 !y 7 to br+ ! %eaf :i* 0 fir/ to be cut d[n1 & wave x be=e ! ,"l1 ,lev4 xxiii4 #aj1 #aa4 comp>$ ) ,deut4 xxvi4 #aj1 #aa4 ) ?ankfulness & joy1 9 expectation ( ! full h>ve/1 :i* w\ld be ! rew>d ( ! indu/ry & lab\r ( ! husb&man4 ,?us believ]s are giv5 n only to expect1 b to rejoice 9 hope ( ! glory ( ,god4 7#b47 ,?is is also call$ an e>ne/ ( glory4 ,?us believ]s are said to be seal$ ) t holy ,_s ( promise :i* is ! e>ne/ ( _! inh]itance1 ,eph4 i4 #ac1 #ad4 & else:]e x is said1 ,god ha? giv5 u ! e>ne/ ( 8 ,_s1 #b ,cor4 i4 #e4 ,an e>ne/ is a small sum1 giv5 9 "p ( paym5t2 :]eby !y :o receive x1 are enc\rag$ h]eaft] to expect ! :ole3 ,s a believ] may conclude1 t z sure z he n[ enjoys ^? spiritual privileges t accompany salvation1 he %all n fail ( t glory :i* !y are an e>ne/ (4 ,9 ?is respect ,god is pleas$ to give 8 p a wond]ful in/ance ( 8 condesc5d+ love1 t !y may h]eby be l$ to "k :at ! happ9ess ( ! heav5ly /ate is1 9 a great] degree ?an c be le>n$ f all ! descriptions t are giv5 ( x1 by ^? :o are de/itute ( ?is privilege4 ,heav5 is ! port to :i* e believ] is b\nd1 ! rew>d ( all ^? lab\rs & difficulties :i* he su/a9s 9 8 way to x2 & to quick5 him to ! great] dilig5ce 9 pursu+ aft] x1 x is necess>y t he %\ld h 8 ?\ghts1 m$itation1 & conv]sation !re4 ,! reason :y ,god is pleas$ to give 8 p "s =eta/es !re(1 is1 t !y may love & long = ,*ri/'s appe>+1 :5 !y %all reap ! full h>ve/ ( glory4 ,n[ ?is e>ne/1 prelibation1 or fir/-fruits ( ! heav5ly bless$ness :i* believ]s enjoy 9 ?is life1 is consid]$ 9 ?is answ]4 #a4 ,z x is includ$ 9 t glory :i* ,*ri/ is possess$ ( z _! head & ,m$iator4 #b4 ,z !y h ^? graces wr\ght 9 !m1 & com=ts fl[+ f !nce1 :i* be> "s small resemblance to :at !y %all h]eaft] be made p>tak]s (4 #a4 ,*ri/'s be+ possess$ ( ! heav5ly bless$ness1 z ! head ( 8 p1 is an e>ne/ ( _! salvation4 ,= ! und]/&+ ( :i*1 let x be consid]$1 t our ,"l ,jesus su/a9$ ?is "*1 n only 9 :at he suff]$ = !m1 t he might r$eem !m f ! curse ( ! law2 b 9 ! glory :i* he 0 aft]w>ds advanc$ to3 ,?us x is said1 t he is ris5 f ! dead1 & become ! fir/-fruits ( !m t slept1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #bj4 & accord+ly !y are said to be ris5 ) him1 ,col4 iii4 #a4 z respect+ t communion :i* !y h ) him h]e92 & :51 aft] ?is1 he asc5d$ into heav51 & sat d[n at ! "r h& ( ! ,maje/y on high1 8 p are said to sit toge!r 9 heav5ly places 9 him1 ,eph4 ii4 #f4 n t we are to suppose t !y are made p>tak]s ( any bran* ( 8 m$iatorial glory1 or jo9$ ) him 9 ! "w :i* he !re p]=ms1 z _! exalt$ head3 ,b 8 be+ consid]$ z _! repres5tative1 appe>+ 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god = !m1 is a f\ndation ( _! hope t !y %all be br\ght hi!r at la/2 & !re=e1 :5 he is ab\t to dep>t out ( ?is _w1 he gave an intimation to 8 p1 :om he left beh9d him 9 x1 t he w5t to prep>e a place = !m1 ,john xiv4 #c4 & assures !m1 t because he lives !y %all live also1 v]4 #ai4 #b4 ,! graces & com=ts ( ! ,holy ,_s1 :i* believ]s are made p>tak]s (1 may also be said to be a pl$ge & e>ne/ ( et]nal life4 ,heav5 is a /ate 9 :i* grace is br\ght to p]fection1 :i*1 at pres5t1 is only begun 9 ! s\l3 nev]!less1 ! beg9n+ !re( af=ds gr\nd ( hope t x %all be compleat$4 ,z a curi\s arti/1 :5 he draws ! fir/ l9es ( a picture1 does n design to leave x unf9i%$2 or he t lays ! f\ndation ( a build+1 det]m9es to c>ry x on gradually1 till he has laid ! top-/one ( x2 s ! "w ( grace1 :5 begun by ! ,_s1 is a gr\nd ( hope t x %all n be left unf9i%$4 ,z ,god w\ld nev] h br\ght 8 p out ( ,egypt ) an high h& & an out/ret*$ arm1 & divid$ ! r$ sea be=e !m1 if he _h n design$ to br+ !m into ! promis$ l&2 s we may conclude1 t :5 ,god has magnifi$ 8 grace 9 deliv]+ 8 p f ! dom9ion ( d>kness1 & translat+ !m into ! k+dom ( 8 de> ,son2 :5 he has help$ !m hi!rto1 & giv5 !m a fair & beautiful prospect ( ! good l& to :i* !y are go+1 he w n leave 8 "w imp]fect1 nor suff] !m to fall & p]i% 9 ! way to x4 ,*ri/1 9 believ]s1 is said to be ! hope ( glory1 ,col4 i4 #bg4 & ! joy :i* !y h 9 believ+1 is said n only to be unspeakable1 b full ( glory1 #a ,pet4 i4 #h4 t is1 x be>s a small resemblance to t joy :i* !y %all be fill$ )1 :5 br\ght to glory1 & !re=e may well be /yl$ ! e>ne/ or fir/-fruits ( x4 ,n[1 t ?is may f>!r appe>1 let x be consid]$1 t ! happ9ess ( heav5 consi/s 9 ! imm$iate vision & fruition ( ,god1 :]e ! sa9ts behold 8 face 9 light & glory#aji1 & enjoy all ^? com=table fruits & effects t arise f !nce1 :i* t5d to make !m compleatly happy4 ,?us x is said1 ,!y %all see him z he is1 #a ,john iii4 #b4 & !y are said to ent] into ! joy ( _! ,"l1 ,matt4 xxv4 #ba4 ,believ]s1 x is true1 are n 9 all respects1 said to be p>tak]s ( ?is bless$ness "h2 & _! highe/ enjoym5ts be> b a v small proportion to x3 ,yet1 :5 we speak ( "s z hav+ ! =eta/es ( x1 we mu/ consid]1 t !re is some?+ 9 ! lively ex]cise ( fai?1 & ! joy t arises f x1 :5 believ]s h atta9$ ! full assurance ( ! love ( ,god1 & h ^? s5sible manife/ations ( 8 com=table pres5ce ) !m1 t be>s "s small resemblance to a life ( glory4 ,t :i* 9 "s respects resembles ! beatific vision1 is a sight ( ,god's reconcil$ face1 & ( _! int]e/ 9 all ! bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 by fai?4 ,x is true1 ! views :i* !y h ( ! glory ( ,god "h1 are n imm$iate1 b at a di/ance2 & !re=e !y are said to behold1 z 9 a glass1 ! glory ( ! ,"l1 #b ,cor4 iii4 #ah4 ,?us we see ?+s at a di/ance1 z ?r\gh a p]spective glass1 :i* enl>ges ! object#aaj1 & br+s x1 z x 71 ne> to ! eye1 ?\gh 9 reality1 x be at a great di/ance f x2 & s gives u a cle> disc]n+ ( t :i* c\ld o!rwise h>dly be discov]$3 ,s fai? gives u cle>] views ( ?is glory ?an we c\ld h any o!r way4 ,h]eby we are said to see him t is invisible1 ,heb4 xi4 #bg4 ,?us1 :5 ,god bade ,moses g up to ! top ( ,pisgah1 & /r5g!n$ 8 sight1 he took a view ( ! :ole l& ( ,canaan1 ?\gh )\t ?is he c\ld only h beheld a small "p !re(3 ,s :5 ,god n only gives an eye ( fai?1 b /r5g!ns x 9 proportion to ! views he designs x %all take ( ! heav5ly /ate1 t lies at s great a di/ance1 ! s\l is enabl$ to see x1 & h]e9 has a fa9t emblem ( ! beatific vision4 ,moreov]1 z heav5 is a /ate1 9 :i* ! sa9ts h ! p]fect fruition ( ^? bless+s :i* t5d to make !m compleatly happy2 ! view :i* a believ] is enabl$1 by fai?1 to take ( 8 int]e/ 9 ,*ri/1 & ! glory he %all be made p>tak] ( ) him1 is sometimes att5d$ ) su* an extasy ( joy & triumph1 z is a k9d ( anticipation ( t glory :i* he is n yet fully possess$ (4 ,su* an "o is l an heir :o wants b a few days ( be+ ( age2 :o does n look ^u 8 e/ate ) t di/ant view :i* he be=e did1 b ) ! satisfaction & pleasure t arises f 8 be+ ready to ent] into ! possession ( x2 or l "o :o aft] a long & t$i\s voyage1 is )9 sight ( 8 h>b\r1 :i* he _c b behold ) a pleasure1 :i* v mu* resembles t :i* he %all h :5 he ent]s into x2 ?is is m ?an a b>e hope ( heav52 x is a full assurance1 att5d$ ) a k9d ( s5sation ( ^? joys :i* are inexpressible1 :i* r5d] ! believ] a wond] to himself1 & af=d ! mo/ conv9c+ pro( to o!rs1 t !re is some?+ real & sub/antial 9 ! heav5ly glory1 :]e( ,god is pleas$ to fav\r "s ( 8 p ) ! prelibations4 ,t "s h enjoy$ su*-l manife/ations ( ! div9e love to !m1 & be5 fill$ ) ^? raptures ( joy1 accompany+ t assurance :i* !y h _h ( _! salvation1 is evid5t f ! exp]i5ce :i* !y h _h ( x 9 "s extraord9>y & memorable occurr5ces 9 life2 & o!rs at ! approa* ( dea?4 ,( ?is !re are multitudes ( in/ances transmitt$ to u 9 hi/ory3 ,i %all cont5t myself ) a brief extract ( "s passages :i* we meet ) 9 ! life & dea? ( "s :o appe> to h _h z com=table a =eta/e ( ! joys ( heav51 z x is possible = any "o to h 9 ?is _w4 ,& ! fir/ t ,i %all m5tion is t em95tly le>n$ & pi\s ,dr4 ,rivet2 :o1 9 8 la/ sickness seem$ to be 9 ! v suburbs ( heav51 signify+ to all ab\t him1 :at intimate communion he _h ) ,god1 & =e-views ( ! heav5ly /ate2 8 assurance ( be+ admitt$ into x2 & h[ e>ne/ly he long$ to be !re3 &1 9 ! v close ( life1 "o :o /ood by him c\ld n =be> express+ himself to ?is purpose2 ,i _c b ?9k t he is n[ enjoy+ ! vision ( ,god1 :i* gave him occasion to signify t x 0 s1 z well z he 0 able to express himself1 :i* acc\nt1 & mu* m to ! same purpose1 is n only m5tion$ by ! au?or ( 8 la/ h\rs1 b is tak5 notice ( 9 a public fun]al oration1 occasion$ by 8 dea?4#aaa ,& :at a v wor?y writ] obs]ves1#aab conc]n+ t excell5t s]vant ( ,*ri/1 ,mr4 ,ru!r=d1 :o recites "s ( 8 la/ words to ?is purpose1 is v rem>kable1 :o says1 8,i %all %9e1 ,i %all see him z he is1 & all ! fair company ) him1 & %all h my l>ge %>e4 ,x is no easy ?+ to be a ,*ri/ian2 b z = me1 ,i h got ! victory2 & ,*ri/ is hold+ =? 8 arms to embrace me4 ,i h _h my fe>s & fa9t+s1 z ano!r s9ful man1 to be c>ri$ ?r\gh cr$itably2 b z sure z ev] he spake to me 9 8 ^w1 8 ,_s witness$ to my he>t1 say+1 ,fe> n2 he _h accept$ my suff]+1 & ! outgate %\ld n be matt] ( pray]1 b ( praise40 ,& a little be=e 8 dea?1 aft] "s fa9t+1 he said1 8,n[ ,i feel1 ,i believe1 ,i enjoy1 ,i rejoice1 ,i fe$ on manna1 ,i h angels' food1 my eyes %all see my ,r$eem]2 ,i "k t he %all /&1 at ! latt] day1 on ! e>?1 & ,i %all be caught up 9 ! cl\ds to meet him 9 ! air4 ,i sleep 9 ,*ri/2 & :5 ,i awake ,i %all be satisfi$ ) 8 lik5ess2 ,o = arms to embrace him60 ,& to "o speak+ conc]n+ 8 pa9fulness 9 ! m9i/ry1 he cri$ out1 8,i disda9 all2 ! port ,i w\ld be 9 at1 is r$emption & =giv5ess ( s9s ?r\gh 8 blood40 ,& ?us1 full ( ! ,_s2 yea1 z x 7 ov]come ) s5sible enjoym5t1 he brea!s out 8 s\l1 8 la/ words be+ ^!2 8,glory1 glory dwelle? 9 ,emmanuel's l&40 ,to ?is ,i may add ! acc\nt giv5 ( t great man ,dr4 ,goodw91 9 "s memoirs ( 8 life1 compos$ out ( 8 own pap]s publi%$ by 8 son1#aac :o intimates t he rejoic$ 9 ! ?\ghts t he 0 dy+1 & go+ to h a full & un9t]rupt$ communion ) ,god2 8,i am go+1 said he1 to ! ?ree ,p]sons ) :om ,i h _h communion2 !y h tak5 me1 ,i did n take !m2 ,i %all be *ang$ 9 ! tw9kl+ ( an eye2 all my lu/s & corruptions ,i %all be rid (1 :i* ,i c\ld n be "h2 ^? croak+ toads w fall (f 9 a mom5t40 ,& m5tion+ ^? great examples ( fai?1 ,heb4 xi4 said he1 8,all ^! di$ 9 fai?4 ,i c\ld n h imag9$ ,i %\ld ev] _h su* a measure ( fai? 9 ?is h\r2 no1 ,i c\ld nev] h imag9$ x4 ,my b[ abides 9 /r5g?4 ,is ,*ri/ divid$8 ,no1 ,i h ! :ole ( 8 righte\sness2 ,i am f\nd 9 him1 n 9 my own righte\sness1 :i* is ( ! law2 b 9 ! righte\sness :i* is ( ,god1 :i* is by fai? ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o lov$ me1 & gave himself = me4 ,*ri/ _c love me bett] ?an he do?2 ,i ?9k ,i _c love ,*ri/ bett] ?an ,i d2 ,i am swall[$ up 9 ,god30 & !n he says1 8,n[ %all ,i ev] be ) ! ,"l40 ,) ?is assurance ( fai?1 & fulness ( joy 8 s\l left ?is _w1 & w5t to see & enjoy ! reality ( t bless$ /ate ( glory4 ,!re is also an acc\nt1 9 ! life & dea? ( ,mr4 ,john ,janeway1 ( ! great assurance & joy :i* he _h 9 8 la/ sickness1 9 :i* he expresses himself to ?is purpose2 8,i am1 ?r\gh m]cy1 q above ! fe>s ( dea?1 & am go+ unto him :om ,i love above life4 ,o t ,i c\ld let y "k :at ,i n[ feel6 ,o t ,i c\ld %ew y :at ,i see6 ,o t ,i c\ld express ! ?\s&? "p ( t sweetness :i* n[ ,i f9d 9 ,*ri/6 y w\ld all !n ?9k x wor? ! :ile to make x y\r bus9ess to be religi\s4 ,o my de> fri5ds1 y little ?9k :at a ,*ri/ is wor? ^u a dea?-b$6 ,i w\ld n1 = a _w1 nay1 = millions ( worlds1 be n[ )\t ,*ri/ & a p>don4 ,o ! glory6 ! unspeakable glory t ,i behold6 ,my he>t is full1 my he>t is full2 ,*ri/ smiles & ,i _c *oose b smile4 ,c y f9d 9 y\r he>t to /op me1 :o am n[ go+ to ! complete & et]nal enjoym5t ( ,*ri/8 ,w\ld y keep me f my cr[n8 ,! arms ( my bless$ ,savi\r are op5 to embrace me2 ! angels /& ready to c>ry my s\l into 8 bosom4 ,o did y b see :at ,i see1 y w\ld all cry out ) me1 ,h[ long de> ,"l1 come ,"l ,jesus1 come quickly8 ,or :y are 8 *>iot-:eels s long a com+80 ,mu* m to ! same purpose may be f\nd 9 ! life ( t excell5t man1 :i* is exce$+ly affect+4 ,& !re is ano!r :o does n come %ort ( him 9 8 dea?-b$ triumphs2#aad :o says conc]n+ himself1 8,dea? is n t]rible1 x is un/+$2 ! curse ( ! fi]y law is done away3 ,i bless 8 "n ,i f\nd him2 ,i am tak5 up 9 bless+ him2 ,i am dy+ rejoic+ 9 ! ,"l2 ,i long to be 9 ! promis$ l&2 ,i wait = ?y salvation2 h[ long6 ,come sweet ,"l ,jesus1 take me by ! h&2 ,i wait = ?y salvation1 z ! wat*man wat*e? = ! morn+2 ,i am we>y ) delays2 ,i fa9t = ?y salvation3 ,:y are 8 *>iot-:eels s long a com+8 ,:at means he to /ay s long8 ,i am l to fa9t ) delays40 ,aft] t he said1 8,o ,sirs1 ,i c\ld n believe t ,i c\ld h born1 & born *e]fully ?is rod s long3 ,?is is a miracle1 pa9 )\t pa94 ,& ?is is n a fancy ( a man disord]$ 9 8 bra91 b ( "o ly+ 9 full composure3 ,o bless$ be ,god t ev] ,i 0 born2 ,o if ,i 7 :]e he is6 ,& yet1 = all ?is1 ,god's )draw+ f me w\ld make me z weak z wat]3 all ?is ,i enjoy1 ?\gh x be a miracle ^u miracle1 w\ld n make me /& )\t new supply f ,god2 ! ?+ ,i rejoice 9 is1 t ,god is altoge!r full2 & t 9 ! ,m$iator ,*ri/ ,jesus1 !re is all ! fulness ( ! ,godhead1 & x w nev] run out4 ,i am wond]fully help$ beyond ! p[] ( nature1 ?\gh my body be suffici5tly teaz$1 yet my _s is unt\*$40 ,mu* m to ?is purpose we h 9 ! latt] "p ( 8 life1 :i* ,i %all close ) "o ?+ t is v rem>kable4 ,:5 he 0 appreh5sive t he 0 v ne> 8 dea?1 he said1 8,:5 ,i fall s l[ t ,i am n able to speak1 ,i'll %ew y a sign ( triumph1 :5 ,i am ne> glory1 if ,i be able20 :i* accord+ly he did1 by lift+ up 8 h&s1 & clapp+ !m toge!r1 :5 he 0 spee*less1 & 9 ! agonies ( dea?4 ,_m m in/ances might h be5 giv5 to illu/rate ?is argum5t1 :]eby x w evid5tly appe>1 t ,god is pleas$1 sometimes1 to deal famili>ly ) m51 by giv+ !m extraord9>y manife/ations ( 8 pres5ce1 be=e he br+s !m into ! imm$iate enjoym5t ( himself 9 heav52 :i* may be well call$ an e>ne/ or prelibation !re(4#aae ,& x may s]ve z a f>!r illu/ration ( an argum5t be=e insi/$ on1#aaf to prove t assurance ( ,god's love is atta9able 9 ?is life1 f ! v>i\s in/ances ( ^? :o h be5 fav\r$ ) x4 ,?is assurance1 z x may be obs]v$1 is accompani$ ) ! lively acts ( fai?1 by :i* x appe>s to be well gr\nd$2 s t1 z ! apo/le says1 ,! ,god ( hope is pleas$ to fill !m ) all joy & peace 9 believ+2 :]eby !y ab\nd 9 hope1 ?r\gh ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 ,rom4 xv4 #ac4 9 :i* respect x may be said1 to use ! prophet's words1 t !y joy be=e !e1 accord+ to ! joy 9 h>ve/1 & z m5 rejoice :5 !y divide ! spoil1 ,isa4 ix4 #c4 ,?is is l ! appe>+ ( ! morn+-/>1 :i* u%]s 9 a bright & glori\s day1 & gives a full discov]y to !mselves & o!rs1 t !re is mu* ( heav5 enjoy$ 9 ! way to x1 by ^? :om ,god delights to hon\r4 ,?us conc]n+ ! communion 9 glory1 :i* ! memb]s ( ! invisible *ur* sometimes enjoy 9 ?is life2 :i* leads u to consid]1 ,,ii4 ,! mis]able condition ( ! wick$ 9 ?is life1 :5 ,god is provok$1 z a s9-rev5g+ ,judge1 to fill !m ) a s5se ( 8 wra?2 f :5ce arises horror ( consci5ce1 & a fe>ful expectation ( judgm5t2 :i* is ! beg9n+ ( ^? torm5ts :i* !y %all endure aft] dea?1 z x is obs]v$ 9 ! latt] "p ( ?is answ]4 ,we h _m in/ances 9 scripture1 ( ! puni%m5t ( s9 9 ?is _w1 9 :om ,god is said to reprove & set _! iniquities 9 ord] be=e _! eyes1 ,psal4 l4 #ba4 :i* fills !m ) horror ( consci5ce1#aag & leaves !m 9 utt] despair4 ,!y :o once ?\ght !mselves 9 a prosp]\s condition1 conc]n+ :om x is said1 ,_! eyes /& out ) fatness1 !y h m ?an he>t c\ld wi%1 ,psal4 lxxiii4 #g4 yet _! end 0 t]rible1 :5 x appe>s t !y 7 set 9 slipp]y places1 be+ ca/ d[n into de/ruction1 br\ght into desolation z 9 a mom5t1 & utt]ly consum$ ) t]rors1 v]4 #ah1 #ai4 ,we h a sad in/ance ( ?is 9 ,ca91 aft] he _h sla9 8 bro!r1 & fell "u ! curse ( ,god1 :]eby he 0 s5t5c$ to be a fugitive & vagabond 9 ! e>?4 ,he sep>at$ himself inde$ f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 & ! place 9 :i* he 0 wor%ipp$2 b c\ld n fly f ! t]rors ( 8 own ?\ghts1 or get any relief "u ! uneas9ess ( a guilty consci5ce2 :i* made him fe> t he %\ld be sla9 by ! h& ( e "o t met him2 & compla91 ,my puni%m5t is great] ?an ,i c be>1 ,g54 iv4 #ac4 ,& "s und]/& t expression ( ,lame* 9 ! same s5se1 :5 he says1 ,i h sla9 a man to my w\nd+1 & a "y man to my hurt4 ,if ,ca9 %all be av5g$ sev5-fold1 truly ,lame* sev5ty & sev5-fold1 ,g54 iv4 #bc1 #bd4 ,! wra? ( ,god 0 also d5\nc$ aga9/ ,pa%ur2 z x is said1 ! ,"l ha? n call$ ?y "n ,pa%ur1 b ,magor-missabib2 = ?us sai? ! ,"l1 ,i w make !e a t]ror to ?yself1 & to all ?y fri5ds1 ,j]4 xx4 #c1 #d4 ,& ,judas1 aft] he _h betray$ our ,savi\r1 0 fill$ ) ! t]rors ( an accus+ consci5ce1 :i* =c$ him to confess1 n z a believ+ p5it5t1 b a despair+ crim9al2 ,i h s9n$ 9 t ,i h betray$ ! innoc5t blood2 aft] :i* x is said1 ,he dep>t$1 & w5t & hang$ himself1 ,matt1 xxvii4 #d1 #e4 ,no?+ is m t]rible ?an ?is remorse ( consci5ce1 :i* r5d]s s9n]s inexpressibly mis]able4 ,?is is a puni%m5t inflict$ on ^? :o s9 wilfully1 presumptu\sly1 & ob/9ately aga9/ ! *ecks ( consci5ce & rebukes ( provid5ce1 & v>i\s w>n+s to ! contr>y1 :o treasure up to !mselves wra? aga9/ ! day ( wra?2 :o are cont5ti\s1 & d n obey ! tru?2 t is1 !y are s f> f obey+ x1 t !y p]secute & oppose x2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 obey unrighte\sness3 to ^! belong1 z ! apo/le says1 indignation & wra?1 tribulation & angui%1 ,rom4 ii4 #e1 #h1 #i4 ,?is n only waits = !m1 z laid up 9 /ore1 & seal$ up among ,god's treasures1 to :om v5geance belonge?1 ,deut4 xxxii4 #cd1 #ce4 b !y are made to ta/e ! bitt]ness ( t cup1 :i* %all aft]w>ds be p\r$ =? )\t mixture4 ,9 ?is _w _! eyes %all see _! de/ruction1 & aft]w>ds !y %all dr9k ( ! wra? ( ! ,almighty1 ,job xxi4 #bj4 ,?is is a mo/ affect+ subject2 h[ awful a ?+ is x to see a p]son surr\nd$ ) mis]ies1 &1 at ! same "t1 %ut up 9 d>kness1 & left de/itute ( hope6 ,) :at horror & angui% 0 ! s\l ( ,saul fill$1 :5 he utt]$ t doleful compla9t2 ,i am sore di/ress$2 = ! ,phili/9es make w> aga9/ me1 & ,god is dep>t$ f me1 #a ,sam4 xxviii4 #ae4 mu* m = a p]son to appreh5d himself fall5 into ! h&s ( ! liv+ ,god1 :o is a consum+ fire2 & hav+ no?+ left b ! fe>ful expectation ( future judgm5t1 & an abyss ( woes t w ensue h]eupon4 ,^! are ! evils t "s endure 9 ?is life2 :i* is no less t]rible to !m ?an ! com=table =eta/es ( ! love ( ,god are joyful to ! sa9ts4 ,f ! diff]5t view ( ! end ( ! wick$1 & ! righte\s1 _m useful in/ructions may be le>n$4 #a4 ,:5 we consid] ! wick$ z di/ress$ ) ! afflict+ s5se ( :at !y feel1 & ) ! dread ( t wra? :i* !y w\ld fa9 flee f1 b _c1 we may inf]1 7#a47 ,t a /ate ( unreg5]acy1 :atev] advantages may att5d x1 z to ! outw>d bless+s ( common provid5ce1 is a v sad & deplorable condition1 f> f be+ ! object ( *oice to ^? :o duly consid] ! consequ5ces h]e(4 ,! pres5t amusem5ts t arise f ! enjoym5t ( s5sual pleasures1 f :5ce ! s9n] concludes himself to be happy1 is ! mo/ mis]able in/ance ( self-deceit1 & w appe> to be s1 if we consid] ! end !re(1 or t ! triumph+ ( ! wick$ is %ort1 & ! joy ( ! hypocrite b = a mom5t1 ,job xx4 #e4 & aft] t1 no?+ %all rema9 b :at w\nds 8 _s1 & makes 8 mis]y intol]able4 7#b47 ,:5 we meet ) in/ances ( p]sons sunk 9 ! dep?s ( despair1 & torm5t+ !mselves ) ! =e views ( hell & de/ruction1 let ?is be a w>n+ to o!rs to flee f ! wra? to come4 ,i w\ld n be p]emptory 9 pass+ a judgm5t on ! /ate ( ^? :o appreh5d !mselves to be irretrievably lo/1 & feel ^? t]rors 9 _! consci5ces :i* no tongue c express4 ,a p]son c h>dly read ! acc\nt ( ! despair ( poor ,spira1 soon aft] ! re=mation2 & h[ mu* 8 s5tim5ts conc]n+ himself1 resembl$ ! puni%m5t ( s9 9 hell1 )\t trembl+3 he 01 inde$1 a sad in/ance1 ( ! wra? ( ,god break+ 9 ^u consci5ce2 & is set up z a monum5t to w>n o!rs1 to take he$ ( apo/acy2 & 9 ?is1 & su*like in/ances1 we h a conv9c+ pro( ( ! reality ( a future /ate ( mis]y2 or1 t ! puni%m5t ( s9 9 hell is n an ungr\nd$ fancy3 nev]!less1 x is n = u to ent] into ^? secrets :i* belong n to u1 or to reckon him among ! damn$ 9 ano!r _w1 because he reckon$ himself among !m 9 ?is4 ,& z = any o!rs t we may see 9 ! l circum/ances1 we are n s mu* to pass a judgm5t conc]n+ _! future /ate1 z to inf] ! desp]ate e/ate ( s9n]s1 :5 left ( ,god1 & to bless him t x is n our case4 ,& on ! o!r h&1 let n unreg5]ate s9n]s ?9k t !y are safe1 m]ely because _! consci5ces are quiet1 or r /upid1 s9ce t false peace1 :i* !y h1 is no bett] ?an ! hope ( ! hypocrite1 :i* %all p]i%1 & be cut (f2 & 8 tru/ %all be z a spid]'s web1 if he cont9ue 9 8 pres5t condition4 ,f :at has be5 said conc]n+ ! happ9ess ( ! righte\s1 9 ! enjoym5t !y h ( ! fir/ fruits ( ! heav5ly glory1 we may le>n1 7#a47 ,t ?is may af=d f>!r conviction to u1 t !re is a /ate ( complete bless$ness res]v$ = ! sa9ts 9 ano!r _w2 s9ce1 besides ! argum5ts we h to prove ?is tak5 f scripture1 we h o!rs f\nd$ 9 exp]i5ce1 s f> z x is possible = any to atta9 to ! joys ( heav5 be=e !y come !re4 ,?\gh ! in/ances we h "h giv5 !re( are uncommon1 yet ?is inf]5ce f !m is j1 & may af=d matt] ( conviction to ^? :o are :olly tak5 up ) e>?ly ?+s1 & h no ta/e (1 nor delight 9 ?+s spiritual1 t religion has its own rew>ds att5d+ x1 & consequ5tly t a believ] is ! only happy man 9 ! _w4 7#b47 ,?is may s]ve z an enc\rag+ motive to induce ,*ri/ians to hold on _! way4 ,:atev] difficulties or di/ress+ provid5ces !y may meet ) 9 ?is life1 if !y h ! e>ne/ & =eta/es ( heav5 at any "t1 ?is w make _! afflictions seem light2 inasmu* z !y "w = !m a f> m exce$+ & et]nal weight ( glory4 ,& if !y are r wait+ & hop+ = !m1 ?an actually enjoy+ !m1 let !m adore & dep5d on ! sov]eignty ( ,god1 :o disp5ses ^! com=ts :5 he pleases3 & if !y are de/itute ( ! joy ( fai?1 let !m endeav\r to be f\nd 9 ! lively ex]cise ( ! direct acts !re(1 tru/+ 9 ,*ri/1 ?\gh !y h n su* s5sible communion ) him z o!rs h2 & let !m bless ,god1 7?\gh !y h n ^? =eta/es ( ! heav5ly glory1 :i* accompany a full assurance !re(17 if !y h a quiet1 compos$ frame ( _s1 & are n giv5 up to despond+ ?\ghts1 or unbeliev+ fe>s1 & h gr\nd to conclude1 t ?\gh _! /ate be n s com=table z t ( o!rs2 yet x is no less safe1 & %all1 at la/1 issue into ! fruition ( t felicity ( :i* o!rs h ! fir/-fruits "h on e>?4 7#c47 ,let !m :o are at any "t fav\r$ ) ?is privilege ( assurance1 & ! joy t arises f x1 walk v humbly ) ,god1 z be+ s5sible t ?is frame ( _s is n ow+ to !mselves1 b to ! quick5+ & seal+ influ5ces ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 & if1 by neglect+ to dep5d on him = ! cont9uance !re(1 we provoke him to leave u to ourselves1 we %all soon lose ?is desirable frame1 & be left 9 d>kness3 s9ce z )\t him we c d no?+1 s )\t 8 cont9u$ pres5ce we c enjoy none ( ^? privileges :i* t5d to make our lives com=table1 & give u an anticipation ( future glory4 ,footnote #aji3 ,see ,que/4 lxxxvi4 xc4 ,footnote #aaj3 ,reflect+ z mirrors1 or behold+ z by mirrors4 ,footnote #aaa3 ,vid4 ,daub]i orat4 ,funeb4 ad front4 ,hor4 ,noviss4 ad calc4 ,tom4 #c4 ,riveti op]um3 9 :i* he is repres5t$ z say+1 ,nolite mei causa dol]e1 ultima hc mom5ta nihil hab5t fune/i2 corpus languet quidem1 at anima robore consolatione pl5a e/1 nec imp$it p>ies i/e int]g]9us1 nebula i/a exigua1 quo m9us lucem ,dei videam4 ,atq2 ex9de magis magisque optavit dissolvi cum ,*ri/o esse4 ,sufficit mi ,deus exclamabat sub9de1 sufficit1 suscipe animam meam3 ,non tam5 moram impati5t] f]o4 ,expecto1 cr$o1 p]sev]o1 dimov]i nequeo1 ,dei ,spiritus meo spiritui te/atur1 me ex filiis suis esse4 ,o amorem ineffabilem6 id quod s5tio1 omnem expressionem alte transc5dit4 ,v5i ,dom9e ,jesu1 v5i1 et5im deficio1 nan quidem impati5s ,dom9e1 s$ anima mea respicit te ut t]ra sicca4 ,preces votum1 ut ,deus ,p>adisum ap]iret1 huic fideli s]vo suo faciem suam o/5d]et2 8 v]bis supplevit2 cum animabus ju/orem sanctificatis2 ,am51 ,am54 ,ex9de l+ua prp$ita v]bo affirm>e2 mox ad vocem ad/antium1 ipsum jam visione ,dei frui1 annu]e2 paulo po/ sub m$iam decimam matut9am placide 9 ,dom9o obdormiit4 ,footnote #aab3 ,see ,flem+'s ,fulfill+ ( ! ,scripture1 9 fol4 ,"p #a4 page #bhg4 ,footnote #aac3 ,see ,dr4 ,goodw9's ,works1 ,vol4 #e4 9 8 life1 page #ai4 ,footnote #aad3 ,see ! ,memoirs ( ! ,life ( ,mr4 ,halyburton1 ,cap4 #f4 ,footnote #aae3 ,see ?is argum5t improv$ by ,mr4 ,flem+1 9 8 ,fulfill+ ( ! ,scripture1 ,edit4 9 ,fol4 page #cid1 seq4 9 :i* he takes sev]al rem>kable passages out ( ,mel*oir ,adam's ,lives1 & gives sev]al in/ances ( t extraord9>y communion :i* "s h _h ) ,god1 bo? 9 life & dea?2 ^: conv]sation 0 well kn[n 9 ,scotl&2 s t he m5tions x z :at is a matt] und5iably true3 & he relates o!r ?+s conc]n+ ! assurance & joy :i* "s h _h2 :i* has af=d$ !m ! sweete/ com=ts 9 prisons & dungeons1 & giv5 !m a =eta/e ( heav51 :5 !y h be5 call$ to suff] dea? = ,*ri/'s sake4 ,footnote #aaf3 ,see ,page #beb1 ante4 ,footnote #aag3 ,see ,vol4 ,,ii4 page #aea4 ,que/4 ,,lxxxiv41 ,,lxxxv4 ,,que/4 ,,lxxxiv4 ,%all all m5 die8 ,,answ4 ,dea? be+ ?reat5$ z ! wages ( s91 x is appo9t$ unto all m5 once to die2 = t all h s9n$4 ,,que/4 ,,lxxxv4 ,dea? be+ ! wages ( s91 :y are n ! righte\s deliv]$ f dea?1 see+ all _! s9s are =giv5 9 ,*ri/8 ,,answ4 ,! righte\s %all be deliv]$ f dea? itself at ! la/ day1 & ev5 9 dea? are deliv]$ f ! /+ & curse ( x2 s t1 al?\gh !y die1 yet x is out ( ,god's love1 to free !m p]fectly f s9 & mis]y2 & to make !m capable ( f>!r communion ) ,*ri/ 9 glory1 :i* !y !n ent] ^u4 ,9 ^! answ]s we h an acc\nt1 ,i4 ,( ! unalt]able purpose ( ,god1 or 8 appo9tm5t t all m5 once mu/ die2 :i* is also consid]$ z ! wages ( s94 ,,ii4 ,x is suppos$1 t dea? has a /+ & curse att5d+ x ) respect to =ce4 ,,iii4 ,x is ! peculi> privilege ( ! righte\s1 t ?\gh !y %all n be deliv]$ f dea?1 yet ?is %all r$\nd to _! advantage3 ,=1 #a4 ,! /+ & curse ( x is tak5 f !m4 #b4 ,_! dy+ is ! result ( ,god's love to !m2 & t 9 ?ree respects1 7#a47 ,z !y are !reby fre$ f s9 & mis]y4 7#b47 ,z !y are made capable ( f>!r communion ) ,*ri/ 9 glory1 beyond :at !y c h 9 ?is _w4 7#c47 ,z !y %all imm$iately ent] ^u t glori\s & bless$ /ate :5 !y die4 ,i4 ,god has det]m9$1 by an unalt]able purpose & decree1 t all m5 mu/ die4 ,:atev] diff]5t s5tim5ts p]sons may h ab\t o!r ?+s1 ?is rema9s an inconte/able tru?4 ,we h z mu* reason to conclude t we %all leave ! _w1 z1 at pres5t1 we h t we live 9 x4 ,i "k1 says ,job1 t ?\ wilt br+ me to dea?1 & to ! h\se appo9t$ = all liv+1 ,job xxx4 #bc4 & ^u ?is acc\nt ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,i am a /rang] ) !e1 & a soj\rn]1 z all my fa!rs 71 ,psal4 xxxix4 #ab4 ,& if scripture _h be5 :olly sil5t ab\t ! frailty ( man1 daily exp]i5ce w\ld h af=d$ a suffici5t pro( ( x4 ,we h mu* said conc]n+ man's mortality 9 ! writ+s ( ! hea!n2 b !y are at a loss to det]m9e ! orig9 or fir/ cause ( x2 & !re=e !y consid] x z ! unavoidable consequ5ce ( ! frame ( nature1 aris+ f ! contexture !re(1 z t :i* is =m$ out ( ! du/ mu/ be resolv$ into its fir/ pr9ciple2 or t :i* is compos$ ( fle% & blood1 _c b be liable to corruption4 ,b we h ?is matt] set 9 a true light 9 scripture1 :i* consid]s dea? z ! consequ5ce ( man's fir/ apo/acy f ,god4 ,be=e ?is he 0 immortal1 & w\ld h always rema9$ s1 _h he n violat$ ! cov5ant1 9 :i* ! cont9uance ( 8 immortality 0 secur$ to him2 ! c>e ( provid5ce w\ld h prev5t$ a dissolution1 ei!r f ! decays ( nature1 or any ext]nal means lead+ to x4 ,& !re=e "s ( ! ,soc9ian writ]s h be5 v bold 9 contradict+ ! express acc\nt we h h]e( 9 ,scripture1 :5 !y ass]t t dea? 01 at fir/1 ! consequ5ce ( nature2#aah = :i* reason man w\ld h be5 liable to x1 ?\gh he _h n s9n$2 :]eas ! apo/le says1 ,by "o man s9 ent]$ into ! _w1 & dea? by s91 & s dea? pass$ ^u all m51 = t all h s9n$1 ,rom4 v4 #ab4 ,we h a p>ticul> acc\nt ( ?is 9 ! s5t5ce ,god pass$ on our fir/ p>5ts imm$iately aft] _! fall2 :5 hav+ d5\nc$ a curse ^u ! gr\nd = _! sake1 he says1 ,du/ ?\ art1 & unto du/ %alt ?\ return1 ,g54 iii4 #ai4 ,& x may be obs]v$1 t z ?is is unavoidable1 pursuant to ! decree ( ,god1 s ! con/itution ( our nature1 z well z ! ext]nal disp5sations ( provid5ce1 lead to x4 ,?is s5t5ce no soon] took place1 b ! temp]am5t ( human bodies 0 alt]$1#aai ! j>r+ pr9ciples ( nature1 on ! due temp]am5t :]e( life & heal? dep5ds1 c\ld n b h a t5d5cy by degrees to de/roy ! frame !re(2 if !re be too great a conflu5ce ( hum\rs1 or a defect !re(2 if heat or cold immod]ately prevails2 if ! circulation ( ! blood & juices be too swift or sl[3 or if ! food on :i* we live1 or ! air :i* we brea! be n agreeable to ! con/itution ( our nature1 or any ext]nal viol5ce be (f]$ to x2 all ^! ?+s h a necess>y t5d5cy to weak5 ! frame ( nature1 & br+ on a dissolution4 ,david includes ! v>i\s means by :i* m5 die1 9 ?ree g5]al heads1 speak+ conc]n+ ,saul1 ,! ,"l %all smite him1 or 8 day %all come to die1 or he %all desc5d into battle1 & p]i%3 ! ,"l %all smite him1 #a ,sam4 xxvi4 #aj4 d5otes a p]son's dy+ by a sudd5 /roke ( provid5ce1 9 :i* !re is ! m imm$iate h& ( ,god2 & 8 fall+ into battle1 a viol5t dea? by ! h&s ( m52 9 bo? :i* respects m5 die be=e t "t :i* !y might h liv$ to1 accord+ to ! c\rse ( nature2 & :at is said conc]n+ 8 day's com+ to die2 t is1 a p]son's dy+ :at we call a natural dea?1 or :5 nature is s sp5t & wa/$ t x c no long] subsi/ by all ! skill ( ! physicians1 or virtue ( m$ic9e2 & !n ! s\l leaves its habitation1 :5 x is n long] able to p]=m ! functions ( life4 ,we might "h consid] ^? diseases t are ! =e-runn]s ( dea?1 :i* sometimes are m acute2 & by ?is means1 z "o elegantly expresses x1 nature feels ! cruel victory be=e x yields to ! enemy4 ,z a %ip t is toss$ by a mighty tempe/1 & by ! concussion ( ! w9ds & waves1 loses its rudd] & ma/s1 takes wat] 9 e "p1 & gradually s9ks into ! ocean3 s 9 ! %ipwreck ( nature1 ! body is s %ak5 & weak5$ by ! viol5ce ( a disease1 t ! s5ses1 ! animal & vital op]ations decl9e1 &1 at la/1 are ext+ui%$ 9 dea?4#abj ,?is seem$1 s =midable to good ,hezekiah1 t he utt]s t m\rnful compla9t1 ,m9e age is dep>t$ & remov$ f me z a %eph]d's t5t3 ,i h cut (f l a weav]1 my life2 he w cut me (f ) p9+ sickness3 f day ev5 to night1 wilt ?\ make an end ( me4 ,i reckon$ till ! morn+1 t z a lion1 s w he break all my bones3 f day ev5 to night wilt ?\ make an end ( me1 ,isa4 xxxvii4 #ab1 #ac4 ,we might "h consid] ! empire ( dea? z univ]sal2 z ! wise man says1 ,"o g5]ation passe? away1 & ano!r g5]ation come?1 ,eccl4 i4 #d4 & !n !y pass away also1 l ! ebb+ & fl[+ ( ! sea4 ,dea? sp>es none2 ! /ronge/ con/itution c no m )/& its /roke1 ?an ! weake/2 no age ( man is exempt$ f x4 ,?is is beautifully describ$ by ,job2 ,"o die? 9 8 full /r5g?1 be+ :olly at ease & quiet3 8 brea/s are full ( milk1 & 8 bones are moi/5$ ) m>r[3 & ano!r die? 9 ! bitt]ness ( 8 s\l2 & nev] eate? ) pleasure3 !y %all lie d[n alike 9 ! du/1 & ! worms %all cov] !m1 ,job xxi4 #bc-bf4 ,we might also consid] ! body aft] dea?1 z a prey = worms1 ! seat ( corruption2 & lodg$ 9 ! grave1 ! h\se appo9t$ = all liv+2 & !n an end is put to all ! actions1 z well z enjoym5ts ( ?is life2 &1 z ! ,psalmi/ speaks1 ,9 t v day all _! ?\ghts p]i%1 ,psal4 cxlvi4 #d4 ,:atev] !y h be5 project+1 :atev] s*emes !y h laid1 ei!r = !mselves or o!rs1 are all brok53 z ! hi/orian obs]ves conc]n+ ! ,roman emp]or1 t :5 he _h =m$ great designs = ! advantage ( ! empire1#aba dea? broke all 8 measures1 & prev5t$ ! execution !re(4 ,we might also consid] x z putt+ an end to our pres5t enjoym5ts1 remov+ u f ! society ( our de>e/ fri5ds1 to a dismal & frightful solitude4 ,?is 0 "o ( ! consequ5ces !re(1 t 0 v afflictive to ,hezekiah1 :5 he says1 ,i %all behold man no m ) ! inhabitants ( ! _w1 ,isa4 xxxviii4 #aa4 ,x also /rips u ( all our possessions1 & ! hon\rs we h be5 advanc$ to 9 ?is _w1 z ! ,psalmi/ speaks1 ,:5 he die? he %all c>ry no?+ away1 8 glory %all n desc5d aft] him1 ,psal4 xlix4 #bg4 ,we might also consid] ! "t ( life & dea? z be+ 9 ,god's h&4 ,z we 7 br\ght into ! _w by ! sov]eignty ( 8 provid5ce1 s we are call$ out ( x at 8 pleasure2 conc]n+ :om x is said1 ,our times are 9 8 h&1 ,psal4 xxxi4 #ae4 ,s t z no?+ is m c]ta9 ?an dea?1 no?+ is m unc]ta9 to u ?an ! "t :54 ,?is ,god has conceal$ f u = wise ends4 ,did we "k t we %\ld soon die1 x w\ld disc\rage u f attempt+ any ?+ great 9 life2 & did we "k t ! lease ( life 0 long1 & we %\ld c]ta9ly arrive to old age2 ?is might occasion ! delay+ all conc]ns ab\t our s\l's welf>e1 z presum+ t x 0 "t en\gh to ?9k ( ! affairs ( religion & ano!r _w1 :5 we appreh5d ourselves to be ne> ! conf9es !re(2 & !re=e1 ,god has by ?is1 made x our wisdom1 z well z our duty1 to be wait+ all ! days ( our appo9t$ "t1 till our *ange come4 ,f :at has be5 said "u ?is head1 we may le>n1 #a4 ,! vanity ( man z mortal4 ,inde$1 if we look on believ]s z enjoy+ t happ9ess :i* lies beyond ! grave1 !re is a v diff]5t view ( ?+s2 b z to :at respects ! _w we h reason to say z ! ,psalmi/ does1 ,v]ily1 e man at 8 be/ e/ate is altoge!r vanity1 ,psal4 xxxix4 #e4 ,we may see ! vanity ( all ^? hon\rs & c>nal pleasures :i* _m pursue ) s mu* eag]ness1 z ?\gh !y _h no?+ else to m9d1 no?+ to make provision = b ! fle%1 :i* !y d at ! exp5ce ( t :i* is 9 itself mo/ excell5t & desirable3 ,we may also inf]1 #b4 ,t ?is af=ds an und5iable & univ]sal motive to humility2 s9ce dea? kn[s no di/9ction ( p]sons1 reg>ds ! ri* no m ?an ! poor2 puts no m>k ( di/9ction betwe5 ! rema9s ( a pr9ce & a peasant2 & n only takes away e ?+ t m5 value !mselves ^u1 b levels ! highe/ "p ( mank9d ) common du/3 ,!y :o boa/ ( _! extract1 desc5t1 & k9dr$1 are oblig$1 ) ,job1 to say1 to corruption1 ,?\ art my fa!r2 to ! worm1 ,?\ art my "m & my si/]1 ,job xvii4 #ad4 ,%all we be pr\d ( our habitations1 :o dwell 9 h\ses ( clay1 ^: f\ndation is 9 ! du/8 *ap4 iv4 #ai4 ,are any pr\d ( _! y\? & beauty8 ?is is1 at be/1 b l a fl[] t does n abide long 9 its bloom1 & :5 cut d[n1 x )]s4 ,! f9e/ features are n only spoil$ by dea?1 b r5d]$ unpleasant & gha/ly to behold2 & accord+ly are remov$ out ( sight1 & laid 9 ! grave4 #c4 ,f ! consid]ation ( man's liabl5ess to dea?1 & ^? diseases t lead to x1 z ! wages ( s91 we may inf]2 t s9 is a bitt] & =midable evil4 ,! cause is to be judg$ ( by its effects4 ,z dea?1 accompani$ ) all ^? diseases :i* are ! =]unn]s ( x1 is ! greate/ natural evil t we are liable to2 s91 f :5ce x took its rise1 mu/ be ! greate/ moral evil2 we %\ld nev] reflect on ! "o )\t ly+ l[ be=e ,god 9 a s5se ( ! o!r4 ,! ,psalmi/1 :5 m$itat+ on 8 own mortality1 traces x to ! spr+ !re(2 & ascribes x to ^? rebukes ) :i* ,god corrects m5 = _! iniquities1 t !y die1 & _! beauty consumes away l a mo?1 ,psal4 xxxix4 #aa4 ,& else:]e1 :5 he comp>es ! life ( man to ! grass1 :i* 9 ! morn+ f\ri%e?1 & gr[e? up2 & 9 ! ev5+ is cut d[n & )]e?1 he imm$iately adds2 ?\ ha/ set our iniquities be=e !e1 our secret s9s 9 ! light ( ?y c\nt5ance1 ,psal4 xc4 #f1 #h4 ,& :5 ,hezekiah _h an intimation ( 8 recov]y1 aft] he _h ! s5t5ce ( dea? )9 himself1 he speaks ( 8 deliv]ance f ! pit ( corruption1 ,isa4 xxxviii4 #ag4 z t :i* 0 accompani$ ) ,god's ca/+ all 8 s9s beh9d 8 back4 ,& s9ce we _c be deliv]$ f ^! sad effects ( s91 till ! frame ( nature is dissolv$1 & aft]w>ds rebuilt2 x %\ld put u ^u us+ ^? prop] me?ods :]eby we may be fre$ f ! guilt & dom9ion !re(2 & accord+ly x %\ld h a t5d5cy to promote a life ( hol9ess 9 u4 #d4 ,f ! unc]ta9ty ( life1 let u be induc$ to improve our pres5t "t1 & endeav\r s to live1 z t1 :5 ,god calls u h5ce1 we may be ready4 ,& !re=e1 we ought to pray ) ! ,psalmi/1 ,s tea* u to numb] our days1 t we may apply our he>ts unto wisdom1 ,psal4 xc4 #ab4 t by ?is means1 t :i* deprives u ( all e>?ly enjoym5ts1 may give u an admission into a bett] _w1 & be ! gate to et]nal life4 ,?is leads u to consid]1 ,,ii4 ,t dea? has a /+ & curse annex$ to x1 ) respect to "s4 ,?us ! apo/le expressly says1 ,! /+ ( dea? is s91 #a ,cor4 xv4 #ef4 ,z s9 at fir/ br\ght dea? into ! _w2 s x is ! guilt !re(1 ly+ on ! consci5ces ( m51 :i* is ! pr9cipal ?+ t makes !m afraid to leave ! _w2 n b t dea? is1 9 itself1 an evil t nature _c ?9k ( )\t "s reluctancy4 ,& !re=e ! apo/le ,paul1 al?\gh he expresses t assurance :i* he _h ( happ9ess 9 ano!r _w1 :i* he groan$ aft]1 & e>ne/ly long$ to be possess$ (2 yet _h x be5 put to 8 *oice1 he w\ld h wi%$ t he c\ld h be5 clo!d ^u ) ! h\se :i* is f heav51 #b ,cor4 v4 #b4 t is1 _h x be5 ! w ( ,god1 t he might h be5 br\ght to heav5 )\t go+ ! way ( all ! e>?1 ?is w\ld h be5 m agreeable to nature4 ,b :5 ! two evils ( dea? meet toge!r1 namely1 t :i* is abhorr5t to nature1 & ! /+ :i* makes x mu* m =midable1 ?is is1 beyond measure1 di/ress+4 ,9 ?is answ]1 ! /+ & curse ( dea? are bo? put toge!r1 z imply+ ! same ?+4 ,accord+ly1 x is t :]eby a p]son appreh5ds himself liable to ! condemn+ s5t5ce ( ! law1 sep>at$ f ,god1 & exclud$ f 8 fav\r1 s t dea? appe>s to him to be ! beg9n+ ( sorr[s2 ?is is t :i* t5ds to embitt] x1 & fills him ) dread & horror at ! ?\ghts ( x4 ,:i* leads u1 ,,iii4 ,to %ew t x is ! peculi> privilege ( ! righte\s1 t ?\gh !y %all n be deliv]$ f dea?1 yet ?is %all r$\nd to _! advantage4 ,t !y %all n be exempt$ f dea? is evid5t2 because ! decree ( ,god relat+ h]eunto1 ext5ds to all m54 ,we read1 inde$1 ( two t escap$ ! grave1 viz4 ,eno*1 :o 0 translat$ t he %\ld n see dea?1 & ,elijah1 :o 0 c>ri$ to heav5 9 a fi]y *>iot2 b ^! are extraord9>y in/ances1 n design$ z prec$5ts1 by :i* we may judge ( ! common lot ( believ]s4 ,& ! sa9ts t %all be f\nd alive at ,*ri/'s second com+1 %all und]go a *ange#abb1 z ! apo/le speaks2 :i* ?\gh x be equival5t to dea?1 x _c prop]ly be /yl$ a dy+2 inasmu* z he opposes x !reunto1 :5 he says1 ,we %all n all sleep1 b we %all all be *ang$1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #ea4 & he speaks ( x z a future disp5sation ( provid5ce1 :i* does n imm$iately conc]n u 9 ?is pres5t age4 ,!re=e we mu/ n conclude t believ]s are deliv]$ f ! /roke ( dea?2 nev]!less1 ?is is ord]$ = _! good1 z ! apo/le says1 ) a p>ticul> application to himself1 ,= me to die is ga91 ,phil4 i4 #ba4 ,& :5 he speaks ( ! _m bless+s t believ]s h 9 possession or 9 rev]sion1 he says1 ,dea? is y\rs2 z ?\gh he %\ld say1 x %all r$\nd to y\r advantage2 & ?is x does if we consid]1 #a4 ,t ! /+ ( dea? is tak5 away f !m4 ,?is is ! result ( _! be+ 9 a ju/ifi$ /ate2 = s9ce a p]son's be+ liable to ! condemn+ s5t5ce ( ! law is ! pr9cipal ?+ t has a t5d5cy to make him uneasy1 & may be truly call$ ! /+ t w\nds ! consci5ce2 s a s5se ( 8 int]e/ 9 =giv5ess ?r\gh ! blood ( ,*ri/1 t5ds to give peace to x2 su* an "o c say1 :o %all lay any ?+ to my *>ge8 ,x is ,god t ju/ifie?2 or ?\gh ,i h contract$ guilt1 :i* r5d]s me unwor?y ( 8 fav\r2 yet ,i am p]suad$ t ?is guilt is remov$2 & !re=e iniquity %all n be my ru92 & ev5 dea? itself %all br+ me to ! possession ( ^? bless+s t 7 pur*as$ = me by ! blood ( ,*ri/1 :i* ,i h be5 enabl$ to apply to myself by fai?2 & ) ?is confid5ce he c say ) ! apo/le1 ,o dea?1 :]e is ?y /+8 ,o grave1 :]e is ?y victory8 #a ,cor4 xv4 #ee4 #b4 ,_! dy+ is an in/ance ( ,god's love to !m4 ,z ^? :om ,*ri/ is said to h lov$ 9 ! _w1 he lov$ unto ! end ( 8 life2 s he loves !m to ! end ( !irs1 ,john xiii4 #a4 ,& z no?+ has hi!rto sep>at$ !m f ?is love1 no?+ %all be able to d x4 ,!re are ?ree in/ances :]e9 ! love ( ,god to dy+ believ]s discov]s itself4 7#a47 ,9 t !y are h]eby fre$ f s9 & mis]y2 ?is !y nev] 71 nor c be till !n4 ,z = s91 !re are ! rema9d]s !re( 9 ! be/ ( m51 :i* give !m great di/urbance1 & occasion = t daily conflict :i* !re is betwe5 fle% & _s1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$4 ,b at dea? ! conflict w be at an end1 & ! victory :i* !y %all obta9 ov] x1 compleat4 ,!re %all be no law 9 ! memb]s w>r+ aga9/ ! law ( ! m9d2 no prop5sity or incl9ation to :at is evil2 nor any guilt or defilem5t contract$2 :i* w\ld be inconsi/5t ) a /ate ( p]fect hol9ess4 ,& z x is a /ate ( p]fect happ9ess1 !re is an entire fre$om f all ^? mis]ies :i* s9 br\ght into ?is l[] _w4 ,^! are ei!r int]nal or ext]nal1 p]sonal or relative2 none ( :i* %all occur to allay1 or give any di/urbance to ! sa9ts' bless$ness aft] dea?4 ,b m ( ?is w be consid]$ "u a foll[+ answ]2 9 :i* we %all be l$ to speak ( ! happ9ess ( ! righte\s at ! day ( judgm5t1 bo? 9 s\l & body#abc2 & !re=e we proce$ to consid]1 7#b47 ,t ! dea? ( a believ] appe>s to be an in/ance ( div9e love1 9 t h]eby he is made capable ( f>!r communion ) ,*ri/ 9 glory4 ,p]sons mu/ be made meet = heav5 be=e !y are admitt$ to x4 ,?\gh our pres5t season & day ( grace is a "t 9 :i* ,god is tra9+ 8 p up = glory2 & !re is an habitual prep>ation = x1 :5 ! "w ( grace is begun2 :i* is :at ! apo/le int5ds :5 he speaks ( "s :o are made meet to be made p>tak]s ( ! inh]itance ( ! sa9ts 9 light1 ,col4 ii4 #ab4 :5 !y 7 fir/ translat$ into ,*ri/'s k+dom3 nev]!less ?is falls v %ort ( t actual meetness :i* ! sa9ts mu/ h :5 !y are br\ght to ! possession ( ! heav5ly bless$ness4 ,!n !y %all be made p]fect 9 hol9ess1 z w be obs]v$ 9 ! next answ]2 o!rwise !re c be no p]fect happ9ess4 ,& besides ?is1 ! s\l mu/ be m enl>g$1 t h]eby x may be enabl$ to receive ! imm$iate discov]ies ( ! div9e glory1 or to conv]se ) ! heav5ly inhabitants1 ?an x c be "h4 ,! frame ( nature mu/ be *ang$2 :i* is :at ! apo/le int5ds1 :5 he says1 ,fle% & blood _c inh]it ! k+dom ( ,god1 nei!r do? corruption inh]it incorruption1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #ej4 accord+ly he adds1 v]4 #ec4 ,?is corruptible mu/ put on incorruption1 & ?is mortal mu/ put on immortality2 :]eby he intimates1 t frail1 mortal1 & corruptible man1 is n able to be> t glory :i* is res]v$ = a /ate ( immortality4 ,!re=e ! s\l mu/ be s *ang$ z to be r5d]$ receptive !re(2 & 9 ord] !reto1 all its p[]s & faculties mu/ be greatly enl>g$2 o!rwise x c no m receive ! imm$iate rays ( ! div9e glory1 ?an ! weak & di/emp]$ eye c look /eady on ! sun %9+ 9 its m]idian brightness4 ,9 ?is _w our ideas ( div9e ?+s are v imp]fect1 by reason ( ! n>r[ness ( our capacities1 & ,god condesc5ds to reveal himself to u 9 proportion !reto2 b :5 ! sa9ts %all see him z he is1 or h a p]fect & imm$iate vision & fruition ( 8 glory1 !y %all be made receptive ( x2 ?is is done at dea?2 :]eby !y are r5d]$ capable ( f>!r communion ) ,*ri/ 9 glory4#abd 7#c47 ,at dea? believ]s imm$iately ent] ^u1 & are admitt$ into ! possession ( ?is glory4 ,at ! same "t t ! s\l is enl>g$ & fitt$ = ! "w & enjoym5t ( heav51 x is receiv$ into x2 :]e x %all h an un9t]rupt$ communion ) ,*ri/ 9 glory2 :i* is ! subject insi/$ on 9 ! foll[+ answ]4 ,footnote #aah3 ,sequela natur4 ,footnote #aai3 ,be=e ?is !re 0 :at "s call temp]am5tum ad pondus1 :i* 0 lo/ by s92 & a brok5 con/itution1 lead+ to mortality ensu$ !reupon4 ,footnote #abj3 ,see ,dr4 ,bates on ,dea?1 *ap4 ii4 ,footnote #aba3 ,vid4 ,sueton4 9 ,vit4 ,jul4 ,cs4 ,talia ag5tem atq2 m$itantem mors prv5it4 ,footnote #abb3 ,see m ( ?is 9 ,que/4 lxxxvii4 ,footnote #abc3 ,see ,que/4 xc4 ,footnote #abd3 ,! belief ( a sep>ate /ate is v anci5t4 ,cic]o & ,s5eca h ass]t$1 t all nations believ$ ! immortality ( ! s\l4 ,yet we "k !re 7 n only individuals1 b sects :o 7 exceptions4 ,saul ! fir/ k+ ( ,israel believ$ t ! s\l surviv$ ! dea? ( ! body1 or he w\ld nei!r h made laws aga9/ necromanc]s1 nor h appli$ to "o 9 8 di/resses4 ,if ,samuel 0 rais$1 x is a fact1 directly 9 po9t1 b ! words ?\gh express1 are probably an accommodation to ! s5tim5ts ( m54 ,! son ( ,sira* :o liv$ two hundr$ ye>s be=e ,*ri/1 says t ,samuel prophesi$ aft] he 0 dead4 7,ecclus4 c4 #df4 v4 #bj47 ,& ,josephus 9 8 acc\nt ( ! life ( ,saul1 %[s 8 belief to be t ,samuel actually arose4 ,! same feats ( app>itions :i* ! disciples _h1 /ill exi/ ) ! common p1 & are pro(s t !y ent]ta9 ! same s5tim5t4 ,"s ( ! ,ph>isees1 :o are repres5t$ z believ+ a sep>ate /ate1 ?\ght s\ls might return to o!r bodies4 ,?is 0 ! op9ion ( ,josephus ) respect to ! virtu\s2 & also ( ^? ,jews1 :o suppos$ t ,jesus 0 ,elijah or ,j]emiah2 b ! "q ( ! disciples1 :e!r a man _h be5 born bl9d = 8 own s9s1 implies a possibility ( a return also ( ! wick$ into o!r bodies4 ,nev]!less ! prevail+ op9ion ( ! ,ph>isees 0 ( a sep>ate /ate2 o!rwise ,paul's pr(ess+ _! s5tim5ts1 :i* mu/ h be5 kn[n to him1 0 dis+5u\s2 nor1 if !y _h kn[n ! diff]5ce1 w\ld !y h protect$ him4 ,! approbation ( ! multitude :5 he prov$ ! doctr9e f ! words ( ,jehovah to ,moses at ! bu%1 7,matt4 xxii4 #cb47 & ! p>able ( ,laz>us & ! ri* man1 ev9ce t ! common op9ion 0 su*4 ,?is subject1 has be5 enlight5$1 n fir/ br\ght to light1 ?r\gh ! ,gospel1 b pla9ly ass]t$3 ?is day %alt ?\ be ) me 9 p>adise4 ,at home 9 ! body1 & abs5t f ! ,"l1 abs5t f ! body1 & pres5t ) ! ,"l1 is descriptive b ( two /ates4 ,! desire to dep>t to be ) ,*ri/1 %[s an imm$iate expectation4 ,& o!rwise x _c be said t ! spirits ( j m5 are made p]fect4 ,! ,jews1 ,greeks1 & ,romans assign$ ! ,heav5 to ! gods1 e>? to m51 & "u ! e>? 71 1 inf]i7 to ! dead4 ,! passages 8! _s %all return to ,god10 & 8! _s ( a man goe? upw>ds0 are n exceptions1 = !n !y w\ld prove t ! evil1 z well z ! good1 w5t to heav54 ,t ! _s is dispos$ ( by ,god1 & t ! _s ( a man survives ! dea? ( ! body1 seem to be all t is respectively impli$4 ,samuel 0 believ$ to come out (1 & return to 8 place "u ! e>?2 & ,saul 0 to be ) him1 bel[ ! e>?2 b1 possibly1 9 a diff]5t ap>tm5t4 ,?us ,abraham & ,laz>us 7 9 sight (1 & only divid$ f ! man 9 torm5ts by a gulph4 ,"u ! gospel ! place ( sep>ate sa9ts is repres5t$ to be 9 ,heav54 ,heav5 _h be5 always assign$ to ,god among ! ,jews1 & ev5 ! hea!ns ?\ght x ! mo/ hon\rable place3 ,virgil assign$ x to ,cs>4 ,jesus decl>$ he came f !nce1 & w\ld return ?i!r2 & = ! com=t ( 8 disciples1 told !m1 he w\ld prep>e a place = !m1 & take !m to himself4 ,!y saw him actually asc5d4 ,he is to come f !nce1 & to br+ !m ) him to judgm5t4 ,?is *ange ( repres5tation implies no contradiction1 = pure spirits are n conf9$ to place4 ,our s\ls are connect$ ) our bodies1 & !re=e g & come )1 or r 9 !m4 ,b :5 ! connexion is brok51 ! s\l _c be said to be 9 "o place m ?an ano!r1 except z x is occupi$ ) mat]ial objects4 ,x c att5d to "o ?+ only at once1 & !re=e :5 91 x _c be out ( ! body1 & mu/ be :]ev] occupi$1 b n 9 any place1 except conc]n$ ) mat]ial objects4 ,! inf9ite ,_s _h no connexion ) space 9 all ! et]nity :i* prec$$ creation2 s9ce "t began z e ?+ is kn[n & support$ by him1 he is said to be 9 all places4 ,b ! idea ( place is n necess>y to our conceptions ( ,_s4 ,to speak ( ! planets z ! resid5ce ( spirits1 & to talk ( s\ls fly+ ?r\gh ! visible ,heav5s 9 que/ ( p>adise is idle4 ,if all s\ls mu/ asc5d to ,heav51 f ,india !y g 9 a direction opposite to our c\rse ?i!r4 ,!re is no sun nor moon enjoy$ by sa9ts 9 glory2 ! ,"l is _! light4 ,& spiritual bodies are n fle% & blood1 nor belly1 nor meats2 nor corruptible nor mortal2 b fit = ! society ( spirits4 ,! s\l at dea? is dis*>g$ f ! prison ( ^! bodies1 & n conf9$ to place4 ,x receives new faculties1 :i* ent]ta9 x ) m ?an sub/itutes = ! s5sations x _h 9 ! body2 x obta9s a p]ception ( light m vivid ?an 9 dreams1 & p]man5t4 ,x enjoys ! disc]nm5t1 society1 & communion ( o!r ,spirits2 ! pres5ce ( ,god & ! ,r$eem]2 & progresses 9 ! k & love ( ,god1 & s 9 hol9ess & happ9ess =ev]4 ,que/4 ,,lxxxvi4 ,,que/4 ,,lxxxvi4 ,:at is ! communion 9 glory ) ,*ri/1 :i* ! memb]s ( ! invisible *ur* enjoy imm$iately aft] dea?8 ,,answ4 ,! communion 9 glory ) ,*ri/1 :i* ! memb]s ( ! invisible *ur* enjoy imm$iately aft] dea?1 is1 9 t _! s\ls are !n made p]fect 9 hol9ess1 & receiv$ into ! highe/ heav5s1 :]e !y behold ! face ( ,god 9 light & glory1 wait+ = ! full r$emption ( _! bodies1 :i*1 ev5 9 dea?1 cont9ue unit$ to ,*ri/1 & re/ 9 _! graves z 9 _! b$s1 till at ! la/ day !y be aga9 unit$ to _! s\ls3 ,:]eas ! s\ls ( ! wick$ are at dea? ca/ into hell1 :]e !y rema9 9 torm5ts & utt] d>kness1 & _! bodies kept 9 _! graves1 z 9 _! prisons1 till ! resurrection & judgm5t ( ! great day4 ,hav+ consid]$ ! s\l z sep>at$ f ! body by dea?2 ! next ?+ t w be enquir$ into1 is :at becomes ( x1 & h[ x is dispos$ ( 9 its sep>ate /ate8 & "h we f9d t !re is a va/ diff]5ce betwe5 ! righte\s & ! wick$ 9 ?is respect3 ! =m] h communion ) ,*ri/ 9 glory1 ! latt] are 9 a /ate ( bani%m5t & sep>ation f him2 be+ ca/ into hell1 & !re rema9+ 9 torm5ts & utt] d>kness4 ,bo? ^! are p>ticul>ly insi/$ on 9 ?is answ]4 ,9 speak+ to :i*1 we mu/ consid]1 ,i4 ,t !re is some?+ suppos$2 namely1 t ! s\l ( man is immortal2 o!rwise x c\ld n be capable ( happ9ess or mis]y4 ,,ii4 ,we %all consid] ! happ9ess :i* ! memb]s ( ! invisible *ur* enjoy2 :i* is call$ communion ) ,*ri/ 9 glory4 ,,iii4 ,! mis]y :i* ! s\ls ( ! wick$ endure at dea?2 :i* is conta9$ 9 ! latt] "p ( ! answ]4 ,i4 ,to speak conc]n+ ! ?+ suppos$ 9 ?is answ]2 namely1 t ! s\l ( man is immortal4 ,?is is a subject ( t importance1 t we mu/ be fir/ conv9c$ ( ! tru? ( x be=e we c conclude t !re is a /ate ( happ9ess or mis]y 9 ano!r _w4 ,b be=e we proce$ to ! pro( ( x1 x is necess>y = u to expla9 :at we are to und]/& !reby2 accord+ly let x be premis$1 #a4 ,t we read1 9 scripture1 ( ! dea? ( ! s\l1 9 a spiritual s5se1 z sep>at$ by s91 f ,god1 ! f\nta9 ( life & bless$ness1 & z be+ de/itute ( a pr9ciple ( grace2 :]eby x is utt]ly indispos$ to p]=m any actions t are spiritually good1 z mu* z a dead man is unable to p]=m ! functions ( life4 ,9 ?is s5se we are to und]/& ! apo/le's words1 ,%e t live? 9 pleasure is dead :ile %e live?1 #a ,tim4 v4 #f4 ,& 9 ?is respect unreg5]ate p]sons are said to be dead 9 trespasses & s9s1 ,eph4 ii4 #a4 & a condemn$ /ate1 :i* is ! consequ5ce h]e(1 is a /ate ( dea?4 ,n[ t :i* is oppos$ h]eunto1 is call$1 9 scripture1 a spiritual life1 or immortality2 b ?is is n ! s5se 9 :i* we are to consid] x 9 our pres5t argum5t4 #b4 ,immortality may be consid]$ z an attribute peculi> to ,god1 z ! apo/le says1 he only ha? immortality1 #a ,tim4 vi4 #af4 ! mean+ ( :i* is1 t 8 life1 :i* includes 8 ,be+1 & all 8 p]fections1 is necess>y & indep5d5t2 b 9 ?is respect no creature is immortal2 b _! life is ma9ta9$ by ! w & provid5ce ( ,god1 :i* gave be+ to x at fir/4 #c4 ,:5 we speak ( creatures be+ immortal1 we mu/ consid] !m ei!r z n hav+ any ?+ 9 ! con/itution ( _! nature1 t t5ds to a dissolution1 :i* _c be effect$ by any second cause2 or _! et]nal exi/5ce1 pursuant to ! w ( ,god1 :o c\ld1 _h he pleas$1 h annihilat$ !m4 ,x is 9 bo? ^! s5ses t we are to consid] ! immortality ( ! s\l4 ,t x is 9 its own nature immortal1 has be5 all[$ by _m ( ! ,hea!ns1 :o h _h j conceptions ( ! spirituality ( its nature1 possess$ due reg>ds to ! provid5ce ( ,god1 & ^? m>ks ( di/9ction t he puts betwe5 good & bad m51 z ! consequ5ce ( _! behavi\r 9 ?is life4 ,t ! s\l survives ! body1 has be5 reckon$1 by "s ( ! ,hea!ns1 z an op9ion t has almo/ univ]sally obta9$ 9 ! _w#abe4 ,?us ,plato introduces ,socrates#abf z disc\rs+ l>gely on ?is subject1 imm$iately be=e 8 dea?3 &1 9 "s1 o!r ( 8 writ+s1 n only ass]ts1 b gives z good pro(s ( ?is doctr9e z any "o1 de/itute ( scripture-light1 c\ld d4 ,"o ( 8 foll[]s1 9 ! acc\nt he gives ( 8 doctr9e1 recomm5ds & insi/s on an argum5t :i* he br+s to prove x1 :i* is n )\t its weight1 namely1 t ! s\l acts f a pr9ciple seat$ 9 its own nature1 & n by ! influ5ce ( "s ext]nal cause1 z ?+s mat]ial d#abg4 ,& ,/rabo speaks ( ! anci5t ,bra*mans1 among ! ,indians1 z ent]ta9+ "s notions ( ! immortality ( ! s\l1 & ! judgm5t pass$ ^u x 9 its sep>ate /ate2 agreeable to :at ,plato advances on t subject#abh4 ,"s1 inde$1 h ?\ght t ?is notion took its rise f ,?ales1 ! ,milesian1 :o liv$ betwe5 two & ?ree hundr$ ye>s be=e ,plato1 & ab\t six hundr$ ye>s be=e ! ,*ri/ian ra1 f an occasional passage m5tion$ by ,diog5es ,la]tius1 9 8 life1 :i* is h>dly suffici5t to ju/ify ?is supposition2 :i* he br+s 9 only z matt] ( report#abi3 ,& ,cic]o#acj supposes x 0 fir/ propagat$ by ,ph]ecydes1 :o 0 cotempor>y ) him2 ?\gh ,diog5es ,la]tius makes no m5tion ( x4 ,b x may be inf]r$ f _m ?+s 9 ,hom]1 ! olde/ writ] 9 ! ,greek tongue1 :o liv$ above ?ree hundr$ ye>s be=e ,?ales1 t ! _w _h ent]ta9$ "s confus$ ideas ( x 9 8 "t3 ,z we (t5 f9d him br++ 9 ! s\ls ( ! deceas$ h]oes appe>+ 9 a =m1 & speak+ ) a voice l t :i* !y _h :5 liv+1 to _! surviv+ fri5ds4 ,& he n only supposes1 b pla9ly intimates t _! s\ls exi/$ 9 a sep>ate /ate#aca4 ,& 9 o!r places he repres5ts "s suff]+ puni%m5t = _! crimes committ$ "h on e>?#acb2 :i* pla9ly argues1 :atev] fabul\s acc\nt we h ( ! nature ( puni%m5t1 or ! p]son suff]+ x1 t x 0 an op9ion1 g5]ally receiv$ at t "t1 t ! s\l exi/$ 9 a sep>ate /ate4 ,&1 inde$1 ?is maybe inf]r$ f ! doctr9e ( ,dmons1 or ! sup]/iti\s wor%ip ( ! hea!ns1 :i* !y paid to ! s\ls ( ^? h]oes :o =m]ly liv$ on e>?1 & _h done "s ?+s :i* !y ?\ght r5d]$ !m ! peculi> fav\rites ( ,god1 & ! objects ( wor%ip by m52 & t _! s\ls exi/$ ) ,god 9 great hon\r & fav\r 9 a sep>ate /ate#acc4 ,b pass+ ?is by1 x may be f>!r obs]v$1 t :atev] notions "s ( ! hea!ns _h ( ! immortality ( ! s\l 9 g5]al2 !y 7 v mu* at a loss1 _m ( !m1 9 det]m9+ ! place1 or _m ?+s relat+ to ! /ate 9 :i* !y 72 & !re=e _m ( !m1 ) ,py?agoras1 ass]t$ ! doctr9e ( transmigration ( s\ls1 or _! pass+ f "o body to ano!r2 & be+ condemn$ to reside 9 vile & di%on\rable bodies2 :i*1 ?\gh x p]v]ts1 yet do? n ov]?r[ ! doctr9e ( ! s\l's immortality2 & o!rs seem$ to d\bt :e!r1 aft] f\r or five c\rses ( transmigration ( s\ls f "o body to ano!r1 !y might n at la/ %rivel into no?+4 ,x mu/ also be ackn[l$g$1 t !re 0 a consid]able p>ty among ! hea!n t adh]$ to ! s5tim5ts ( ,epicurus1 :o d5i$ ! immortality ( ! s\l1 z suppos+ x to be mat]ial4 ,& ! ,sadducees are repres5t$1 9 scripture1 z imbib+ t notion2 :o are said to d5y bo? angels & spirits1 ,acts xxiii4 #h4 ,9 ?is respect !y gave into 8 philosophy1 z to :at conc]ns 8 d5y+ ! immortality ( ! s\l1 or its exi/5ce 9 a future /ate#acd3 ,b pass+ ?is by1 we may obs]ve1 t not)/&+ all t has be5 said conc]n+ ?is doctr9e1 by ! bett] & wis] "p ( ! hea!n 9 _! writ+s2 yet _! notions seem v defective1 if we trace !m f>!r ?an :at conc]ns ! b>e sep>ate exi/5ce ( ! s\l2 or1 if !y attempt to speak any ?+ conc]n+ its happ9ess 9 a future /ate1 !y !n discov] t !y "k b little ( ?is matt]2 & _m ( !m1 ?\gh !y _c d5y ! s\l's immortality1 yet !y seem to hesitate ab\t x2 & !re=e we may say ) ! apo/le1 t life & immortality is br\ght to light ?r\gh ! gospel1 #b ,tim4 i4 #aj4 t is1 if we w\ld be sure ( ! immortality ( ! s\l1 & "k its /ate & enjoym5ts 9 ano!r _w1 we mu/ look f>!r ?an ! light ( nature = x3 & 9 seek+ = argum5ts 9 scripture1 we %all f9d great satisfaction conc]n+ ?is matt]1 :i* we _c d f ! writ]s be=e m5tion$4 ,t "s ( ! hea!n 7 9 d\bt ab\t ?is important tru?1 is v evid5t f _! writ+s2 = ,plato himself#ace1 not)/&+ ! _m ?+s :i* he repres5ts ,socrates z say+1 conc]n+ a /ate ( immortality aft] dea?1 endeav\r+ to conv9ce 8 fri5d ,cebes ab\t t matt]1 & appreh5d+ t he _h s f> prevail$ 9 ! argum5t1 z t 8 antagoni/ all[$ t ! s\l surviv$ ! body1 b yet held ! transmigration ( s\ls into o!r bodies2 ?is he seems to all[ him1 & adds1 t x is unc]ta9 :e!r ! s\l1 hav+ worn out _m bodies1 may n at la/ p]i% ) "o t x is unit$ to#acf4 ,& he f>!r says to him1 t ,i mu/ n[ die1 & y %all live2 b :i* ( u is 9 ! bett] /ate ,god only kn[s#acg4 ,z = ,ari/otle1 ?\gh1 9 _m places ( 8 writ+s1 he seems to ma9ta9 ! immortality ( ! s\l2 yet 9 o!rs x appe>s t he is 9 d\bt ab\t x2 & seems to ass]t1 t nei!r good nor evil happ5s to any man aft] 8 dea?#ach4 ,& ! ,/oicks1 :o did n altoge!r d5y ?is doctr9e2 yet !y suppos$ t 9 process ( "t1 x w\ld be dissolv$#aci4 ,& ev5 ,cic]o himself1 not)/&+ all t he says1 by :i* he seems to give into ?is doctr9e2 yet sometimes speaks ) great hesitation ab\t x#adj4 ,& not)/&+ :at ,s5eca says conc]n+ ! immortality ( ! s\l1 z has be5 (t5 be=e obs]v$2 yet he speaks d\btfully ( x#ada2 s t we mu/ h rec\rse to scripture1 & ^? consequ5ces t are d$uc$ f x1 z well z ^? ?+s t may be inf]r$ f ! nature ( ! s\l to prove t x is immortal4 ,&1 7#a47 ,= ! pro( ( ?is doctr9e1 let x be consid]$1 t ! s\l is immat]ial2 :i* appe>s f its be+ capable ( ?\ght1 :]eby x is conv]sant ab\t1 & takes 9 ideas ( ?+s div9e & spiritual1 :i* no creature bel[ man c d4 ,x has a p[] ( inf]r+ consequ5ces f premises1 & accord+ly is ! subject ( moral gov]nm5t1 capable ( conv]s+ ) ,god "h1 & expect+ rew>ds or puni%m5ts f him h]eaft]2 all ?is _c be produc$ by matt] or motion3 ,z = matt]1 t is 9 itself altoge!r unactive2 & :5 motion is impress$ ^u x1 ! only *ange t is made !re91 is 9 ! situation & contexture ( its p>ts1 :i* _c give x life1 s5sation or p]ception1 mu* less a p[] ( judg+ & will+1 or be+ conv]sant ab\t ?+s spiritual & immat]ial4 7#b47 ,?is p[] ( ?9k+ or reason+ 0 n d]iv$ f ! body to :i* x 0 unit$2 = t :i* has n 9 itself ^? sup]ior end[m5ts1 _c communicate !m to ano!r3 ,its union ) ! s\l _c imp>t !m to x2 = :atev] s5sation ! body has1 7:i* is bel[ ! p[] ( reason+17 is d]iv$ f ! s\l1 z appe>s f its be+ :olly de/itute !re(1 :5 ! union betwe5 ! s\l & body is brok53 ,& !re=e1 s9ce ^? sup]ior p[]s1 or excell5cies ( ! s\l1 are produc$ by ano!r cause1 we mu/ conclude1 t !y are imm$iately f ,god3 ,?is evid5tly appe>s f scripture2 ! body ( ,adam 0 fir/ =m$1 & !n x is said1 ,god brea!d into 8 no/rils ! brea? ( life1 ,g54 ii4 #g4 t is1 he put into x t s\l :i* 0 ! spr+ & f\nta9 ( all liv+ actions2 & !n x foll[s1 man became a liv+ s\l3 ,& x is consid]$ z a peculi> display ( ! glory ( ,god1 t he =me? ! _s ( man )9 him1 ,ze*4 xii4 #b4 7#c47 ,x foll[s f h5ce1 t ! dissolution ( ! body makes no alt]ation 9 ! p[]s & faculties ( ! s\l2 :i* is n h]eby r5d]$ subject to dea?4 ,=1 z x did n d]ive ^? p[]s f ! body1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 x c\ld n be said to lose !m 9 ! ru9 ( ! body3 ,?us our ,savi\r speaks ( ! s\l z n be+ affect$ ) ^? injuries t t5d to ! bodies de/ruction1 :5 he says1 ,fe> n !m :i* kill ! body1 b are n able to kill ! s\l1 ,mat4 x4 #bh4 7#d47 ,we h a p>ticul> acc\nt 9 scripture1 ( ! s\l :5 sep>at$ f ! body1 z dispos$ ( 9 a diff]5t way f x2 x does n g d[n to ! e>? z ! body does1 f :5ce x 01 b returns to ,god :o gave x1 ,eccl4 xii4 #g4 ,its return to ,god supposes t x 0 acc\ntable to him = its actions p]=m$ 9 ! body1 or ! way & mann] 9 :i* ! faculties 7 ex]t$2 & accord+ly1 :5 sep>ate f x1 x is repres5t$ z return+ to ,god to give an acc\nt ( its behavi\r 9 ! body1 & to reap ! fruits & effects !re(4 ,& z x is said to return to ,god2 s believ]s brea! =? _! s\ls1 & resign !m by fai? into ! h& ( ,god1 z our ,savi\r expresses x1 ,fa!r1 into ?y h&s ,i comm5d my _s1 ,luke xxiii4 #df4 or1 z ,/eph5 says1 ,"l ,jesus receive my _s1 ,acts vii4 #ei4 7#e47 ,! s\l's immortality may be prov$ f ! ext5t ( ! capacities !re(1 & ! small improvem5t m5 make ( !m 9 ?is _w1 especially ! greate/ "p ( mank9d4 ,:at a multitude are !re :o nev] _h ! faculties ( ! s\l d$uc$ into act1 9 :om ! p[]s ( reason+ 7 altoge!r useless1 :ile 9 ?is _w2 ,i mean 9 ^? ^: s\ls are sep>at$ f _! bodies z soon z !y are born2 o!rs die 9 _! *ildhood1 be=e reason comes to maturity2 & h[ great a "p ( ! _w live to old age1 ^: s\ls h n be5 employ$ 9 any ?+ great or excell5t1 9 proportion to _! capacities8 ,7 ^! made 9 va98 or did ,god design1 :5 he br\ght !m into1 or cont9u$ !m ei!r a long] or a %ort] "t 9 ! _w1 t !y %\ld nev] be employ$ 9 any ?+ t is wor?y ( ^! noble faculties8 ,!re=e we mu/ conclude t !re is ano!r /ate1 9 :i* ! s\l %all act m agreeably to ^? capacities :i* x is end[$ )4 7#f47 ,?is may be f>!r prov$1 n only f ! natural desires1 :i* !re are 9 all m51 ( immortality2 b m especially ^? desires1 :i* ! sa9ts h1 ( enjoy+ "s ?+s 9 ,god1 :i* _c be atta9$ 9 ?is life4 ,! natural desire ( immortality is :at belongs to all3 ,) :at reluctancy does ! s\l & body "p2 :i* arises f a natural av]sion to a dissolution1 unless !re be a well-gr\nd$ hope ( a life ( bless$ness t %all ensue8 ,moreov] !re is n only a desire b an expectation ( ! s\l's liv+ = ev]1 :5 sep>at$ f ! body1 9 a /ate ( happ9ess2 :i* believ]s are made p>tak]s (1 z a peculi> bless+ f ,god3 ,!re=e we mu/ conclude1 t he t gave !m w satisfy !m2 s t z !y h a ?ir/ aft] happ9ess1 :i* is ! effect ( a sup]natural p[]1 !y %all n be disappo9t$ or de/itute ( x2 :i* !y mu/ be if ! s\l does n survive ! body4 7#g47 ,! immortality ( ! s\l may be prov$ f ! ju/ice ( ,god z ! ,gov]nor ( ! _w4 ,?is div9e p]fection r5d]s x necess>y t rew>ds & puni%m5ts %\ld be di/ribut$ accord+ to m5's behavi\r 9 ?is life4 ,we obs]ve1 "u a =ego+ head1 t man is suppos$ to be acc\ntable to ,god1 f ! consid]ation ( ! _s's return+ to him3 ,& x also foll[s1 f :at 0 said "u ano!r head1 conc]n+ ! s\l's be+ ! subject ( moral gov]nm5t3 ,b ?is argum5t w be f>!r improv$ "u a foll[+ answ]1 :5 we consid] our ,savi\r's com+ to judge ! _w#adb4 ,all ! use !re=e t we %all at pres5t make !re(1 is1 t ! s\l be+ ?us acc\ntable to ,god1 has reason to expect "s peculi> m>ks ( fav\r beyond :at x receives 9 ?is _w2 or to fe> "s puni%m5t z ! consequ5ce ( crimes committ$1 f ! h& ( ! supreme ,judge ( all3 ,?us x is said1 ,god w r5d] to e man accord+ to 8 de$s1 ,rom4 ii4 #f4 ,& else:]e1 ,e "o %all receive accord+ to :at he ha? done 9 ! body1 :e!r x be good or bad1 #b ,cor4 v4 #aj4 ,n[ t :i* makes = our pres5t argum5t1 is1 t ! be/ m5 9 ! _w d n receive ^? peculi> m>ks ( div9e fav\r1 z to :at respects _! outw>d condition !re91 z "s ( ! vile/ m5 (t5 d3 ,?is ! prophet ,j]emiah takes notice (1 :5 he says1 ,righte\s art ?\1 ,o ,"l1 :5 ,i plead ) !e2 yet let me talk ) !e ( ?y judgm5ts3 ,:]e=e do? ! way ( ! wick$ prosp]8 ,:]e=e are all !y happy t deal v trea*]\sly8 ,j]4 xii4 #a4 ,& ! ,psalmi/1 :5 obs]v+ ! prosp]ity ( ! wick$1 says1 ,!y are n 9 tr\ble l o!r m52 nei!r are !y plagu$ l o!r m51 ,psal4 lxxiii4 #e4 t is1 n expos$ to ^? rebukes ( provid5ce1 z to :at conc]ns outw>d ?+s1 z good m5 are4 ,t :i* is all$g$ by "s to solve ?is difficulty1 is1 t virtue has its own rew>d2 & !re=e1 ! good man _c b be happy1 :atev] tr\bles he meets ) 9 ?is life1 s9ce he has some?+ )9 himself t makes him s4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$1 t ?is _c give ! lea/ satisfaction1 t ! div9e di/ributions are j & equal1 to ^? :o are de/itute ( ?is inw>d com=t2 & ! pr9cipal +r$i5t 9 t int]nal happ9ess :i* arises f ! ex]cise ( religion & virtue1 consi/s 9 ! div9e approbation1 & ! int]e/ :i* su* h 9 t love1 :i* %all discov] itself m fully1 :5 ! s\l1 be+ sep>ate f ! body1 %all enjoy ! happ9ess result+ f x 9 ano!r _w3 ,!re=e1 ?is is s f> f militat+ aga9/ ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+1 t x af=ds a consid]able argum5t to support x4 ,if x be object$ also1 on ! o!r h&1 t s9 br+s its own puni%m5t along ) x1 9 t uneas9ess :i* ! wick$ f9d 9 _! own brea/s2 conc]n+ :om x is said1 ,!y are l ! tr\bl$ sea :5 x _c re/2 ^: wat]s ca/ up mire & dirt1 ,isa4 lvii4 #bj4 ,?is also proves ! immortality ( ! s\l2 inasmu* z ?is fe> arises f a s5se ( guilt1 :]eby p]sons are liable to puni%m5t 9 ano!r _w1 :o are n 9 ! lea/ conc]n$ ab\t ! puni%m5t ( s9 9 ?is1 & are ready to conclude !mselves out ( ! rea* ( human judicature2 !re=e1 t :i* !y are afraid (1 is ,god's righte\s judgm5ts 9 ano!r _w1 :i* !y _c1 by any means1 free !mselves f ! dread (4 ,we mu/ !re=e conclude t ?is is z natural to man1 consid]$ z s9ful1 z ! hope ( future bless$ness is to "o t is righte\s2 & bo? ^! are ! result ( a div9e impression en/amp$ on ! s\ls ( m51 :i* af=ds an evid5t pro( ( _! immortality4 ,! objections aga9/ ?is doctr9e1 are g5]ally su* z c>ry 9 !m ! l[e/ & mo/ abject ?\ghts ( human nature 9 ^? :o may truly be said to despise _! own s\ls4 ,:5 !y pret5d1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 t !y are mat]ial1 ?is is to set ! s\l on a level ) ! body2 = matt]1 h[ mu* soev] x be ref9$1 :5 x is resolv$ into ! p>ticles ( :i* x consi/s1 has no excell5cy above o!r mat]ial be+s4 ,z to ! objections t are br\ght aga9/ ?is doctr9e f scripture1 by :i* ! frailty ( ?is pres5t life is set =?3 ,^! d n 9 ! lea/ t5d to ov]?r[ ! immortality ( ! s\l4 ,?us1 :5 x is said 9 ,eccles4 iii4 #ai1 #bj4 ,t :i* befalle? ! sons ( m51 befalle? bea/s1 ev5 "o ?+ befalle? !m3 ,z ! "o die?1 s die? ! o!r2 yea1 !y h all "o brea?2 s t a man ha? no pre-em95ce above a bea/2 all g unto "o place2 all are ( ! du/1 & all turn to du/ aga94 ,x is pla91 t ,solomon "h speaks ( ! inf]ior "p ( man1 9 :i* he has no pre-em95ce above ! bea/s1 z ! body is resolv$ into du/1 z well z ! bodies ( ! brute creatures2 b !n ! foll[+ words suffici5tly confute ! objection1 9 :i* x is said1 ! _s ( man goe? upw>d2 :]eby he ass]ts1 n only ! sup]ior excell5cy1 b ! immortality ( ! s\l4 ,aga91 :5 x is said 9 *ap4 ix4 #e4 ,! liv+ "k t !y mu/ die1 b ! dead "k n any ?+2 nei!r h !y any m a rew>d2 = ! memory ( !m is =gott54 ,?is is suffici5tly answ]$ by only read+ ! foll[+ words2 by :i* x appe>s1 t _! memory is =gott52 & !y are said to h no f>!r rew>d 9 ?is _w2 or1 z x is express$1 ,!y h no m any portion = ev]1 9 any ?+ t is done "u ! sun2 b ?is does n 9 ! lea/ intimate t !y h no portion 9 :at respects ! ?+s ( ano!r _w2 &1 inde$1 _! lab\r be+ unrew>d$ "h1 af=ds u an inconte/ible argum5t1 t !y %all h x h]eaft]1 :5 ! s\l leaves ?is _w4 ,& z = o!r scriptures1 t seem to intimate z ?\gh dea? put an end to all ^? actions ( religion :i* 7 p]=m$ by good m5 9 ?is life1 z 9 ,psal4 xxx4 #i4 #8,:5 ,i g d[n to ! pit1 %all ! du/ praise !e1 %all x decl>e ?y tru?8' &1 #8,! dead praise n ! ,"l2 nei!r any t g d[n into sil5ce1' ,psal4 cxv4 #ag4 & :at ,hezekiah says to ! same purpose1 #8,! grave _c praise !e2 dea? _c celebrate !e2 !y t g d[n to ! pit _c hope = ?y tru?1' ,isa4 xxxviii4 #ah4 ,^! & su*-l expressions int5d no?+ else b ?is2 t ! praises ( ,god _c be celebrat$ by ^? :o are 9 ! /ate ( ! dead1 9 su* a way z !y 7 by !m :ile !y liv$ 9 ?is _w1 viz4 9 ! assemblies ( 8 sa9ts1 f :i* !y are sep>at$1 be+ no long] consid]$ z memb]s ( ! militant *ur*2 nei!r are !y appriz$ (1 or affect$ ) ! ?+s done 9 ?is l[] _w1 9 :i* respect !y are said to "k no?+3 ,b ?is does n 9 ! lea/1 militate aga9/ _! prais+ ,god ) ! *ur* triumphant1 & hav+ ^? privileges conf]r$ ^u !m1 :i* are adapt$ to a /ate ( immortality & et]nal life4 ,z to :at is f>!r object$ by o!rs1 t ! immortality ( ! s\l respects only ! righte\s2 because ! apo/le says 9 #a ,john ii4 #ag4 #8,! _w passes away1 & ! lu/ !re(1 b he t do? ! w ( ,god abide? = ev]4' ,?is s5se giv5 ( ! words contradicts all ^? scriptures t speak ( ! puni%m5t ( s9 9 ano!r _w2 = if none are said to abide = ev]1 b ! righte\s1 or !y :o d ! w ( ,god2 ! wick$ mu/ necess>ily g unpuni%$4 ,!re=e we mu/ und]/& ! ^w abid+ 9 ! same s5se z ! ,psalmi/ does1 :5 he says1 #8,! ungodly %all n /& 9 ! judgm5t1 nor s9n]s 9 ! congregation ( ! righte\s1' ,psal4 i4 #e4 :i* does n signify _! n exi/+ 9 a future /ate1 b n be+ admitt$ into ! congregation ( ! righte\s1 or made happy ) !m !re94#adc ,,ii4 ,we %all consid] ! happ9ess t ! memb]s ( ! invisible *ur* enjoy2 :i* is call$ communion ) ,*ri/ 9 glory1 z x includes 9 x p]fect hol9ess2 accord+ly we read ( ! spirits ( j m5 made p]fect1 ,heb4 xii4 #bc4 ,?is p]fection consi/s 9 ! root+ out all ^? rema9d]s ( corruption1 & ^? habitual incl9ations to s91 t !y 7 nev] :olly fre$ f 9 ?is _w4 ,! mo/ t c be said conc]n+ a believ] at pres5t1 is1 t he has a pr9ciple ( spiritual life & grace1 :i* incl9es him to oppose1 & /& 8 gr\nd aga9/1 ! assaults ( s9 t dwelle? 9 him1 :]eby x is mortifi$1 b n :olly de/roy$4 ,! "w ( sanctification is daily gr[+ to p]fection1 ?\gh x does n fully atta9 to x3 ,b :5 ! s\l leaves ! _w1 x arrives to p]fection 9 a mom5t2 s t ! p[] :i* man _h at fir/1 to yield s9less ob$i5ce1 :i* 0 lo/ by ! fall ( our fir/ p>5ts1 is rega9$ ) great advantage4 ,= ?is p]fection ( hol9ess n only d5otes a s9less /ate1 b ! s\l's be+ confirm$ !re92 & accord+ly x is said to be receiv$ into ! highe/ heav51 ! place into :i* no unclean ?+ c ent]2 :]e !re is spotless purity1 z well z ev]la/+ happ9ess2 & "h !y are describ$ z behold+ ! face ( ,god 9 light & glory4 ,^! ?+s ne$ n be p>ticul>ly insi/$ on 9 ?is place1 s9ce ! same privileges are said1 9 a foll[+ answ]1 to belong to believ]s aft] ! day ( judgm5t1 bo? 9 _! s\ls & bodies1 :5 !y %all be receiv$ into heav51 & be made p]fectly holy & happy1 & be ble/ ) ! imm$iate vision ( ,god#add2 ,!re=e all t we %all consid] at pres5t1 ) relation h]eunto1 is1 #a4 ,t ! s\l is imm$iately made p>tak] ( ?is bless$ness on its sep>ation f ! body4 #b4 ,x is f>!r describ$ z wait+ = ! full r$emption ( ! body1 :i* is /ill suppos$ to cont9ue "u ! dom9ion ( dea?1 ?\gh unit$ to ,*ri/1 & consequ5tly "u 8 special protection3 ,^u :i* acc\nt believ]s are said1 :5 !y die1 to re/ 9 _! graves z 9 _! b$s1 till _! bodies are aga9 unit$ to _! s\ls at ! la/ day4 #a4 ,we %all consid] t ! s\l is made p>tak] ( ?is bless$ness imm$iately aft] its sep>ation f ! body1 z x is obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]2 :i* seems to militate aga9/ ?ree op9ions t h be5 advanc$ relat+ to ! /ate ( sep>ate s\ls4 #a4 ,t ( ! ,papi/s1 :o ma9ta9 t ! s\l is n made p]fect 9 hol9ess at dea?1 b ent]s into a middle-/ate1 :i* !y call purgatory1 9 :i* x is to endure exquisite torm5ts1 design$ p>tly z a puni%m5t inflict$ = ^? s9s committ$ 9 ?is life1 :i* h n be5 expiat$ by satisfaction made by !m1 & p>tly to free !m f ! s9 :i* !y br\ght ) !m into t /ate4 #b4 ,ano!r op9ion :i* seems to be oppos$ 9 ?is answ]1 is :at 0 ma9ta9$ by "s ( ! anci5t ,fa!rs2 namely1 t ! s\ls ( believ]s d n imm$iately ent] into ! highe/ heav5 be=e !y are reunit$ to _! bodies1 b into p>adise2 n to suff]1 z ! ,papi/s pret5d t !y d :o are 9 purgatory2 b to enjoy ^? pleasures :i* are res]v$ = !m 9 a place n mu* inf]ior to heav54 #c4 ,!re is ano!r op9ion :i* is subv]sive ( ! doctr9e conta9$ 9 ?is answ]2 namely1 t ! s\l1 at its sep>ation f ! body1 sleeps till ! resurrection2 & consequ5tly1 9 t int]m$iate space ( "t 9 :i* x is sep>ate1 x is no m capable ( happ9ess or mis]y ?an ! body t lies 9 ! grave4 ,! absurdity ( ^! op9ions we %all take occasion f>!r to consid]4 ,&1 #a4 ,t ( ! ,papi/s conc]n+ a middle-/ate1 into :i* !y suppose1 s\ls ent] at dea?1 9 ord] to _! be+ cleans$ f ! rema9d]s ( s91 :]eby !y are made meet = heav54 ,?is doctr9e1 h[ ludicr\s & ungr\nd$ soev] x may appe> to be1 !y are s fond (1 t x w be z h>d a matt] to conv9ce !m ( ! absurdity !re(1 z x 0 ( old to conv9ce ! wor%ipp]s ( ,diana at ,ephesus1 ( _! /upid idolatry2 because x t5ds to promote _! secul> int]e/4 ,!y fir/ endeav\r to p]suade ! poor delud$ p1 t !y mu/ suff] v great torm5ts aft] dea?1 unless !y be reliev$ by ! pray]s ( _! surviv+ fri5ds2 & !n1 to induce !m to %ew ?is fav\r to !m1 z well z t !y may m]it "s abatem5t ( ^! torm5ts or a spe$y release f !m1 !y tell !m1 t x is _! duty & int]e/ to leave _! e/ates1 by _! la/ w & te/am5t to pi\s uses2 su* z build+ ( *ur*es1 end[+ ( mona/]ies1 c4 by :i* means !y h got a great "p ( ! e/ates ( ! p into _! own h&s4 ,& to c>ry on ?is *eat1 !y give p>ticul> in/ances1 9 "s ( _! writ+s1 ( s\ls be+ releas$ f ?is dreadful place by _! pray]s4 ,! acc\nt !y give ( ?is middle-/ate1 betwe5 heav5 & hell1 is n only t !y are n admitt$ into ! imm$iate pres5ce ( ,god2 b are expos$ to griev\s torm5ts by fire1 little %ort ( ^? t are endur$ 9 hell2 & if !y are n help$ by ! pray]s ( ! *ur*1 !y are 9 dang] ( be+ s5t f !nce directly to hell1 f :5ce !re is no release4 ,!y also add1 t ! puni%m5t1 9 ?is /ate1 is ei!r long] or %ort]1 9 proportion to ! crimes committ$ 9 ?is _w2 = :i* satisfaction has n be5 made by p5ances endur$1 or money giv5 to comp5sate = !m4 ,"s1 inde$1 are all[$1 by !m1 to pass imm$iately into heav51 )\t be+ deta9$ "h2 namely1 ^? :o h p]=m$ works ( sup]]ogation2 or if by _! ent]+ into a v[ ( pov]ty1 !y h p>t$ ) _! e/ates1 :ile liv+ 9 ! _w1 = ! use ( ! *ur*1 9 :i* case no end c\ld be answ]$1 by tell+ !m ( ?is fable ( purgatory4 ,o!rs are told t !y may escape x1 by ent]+ into a v[ ( *a/ity & canonical ob$i5ce2 :i* belongs m especially to ! prie/s1 :5 ent]+ into holy ord]s2 :]eby !y take c>e to make provision = !mselves1 t s ! delud$ p may h a great] reg>d to _! pray]s1 s9ce !y w f9d none 9 purgatory to p]=m t s]vice = !m4 ,?is is s vile & absurd an op9ion1 t x _c b expose ! *ur* ( ,rome to ! scorn & contempt ( all :o are n giv5 up to /rong delusions4 ,b ?\gh x suffici5tly appe>s1 t secul> int]e/ is ! ma9 f\ndation ( ?is doctr9e2 yet !re are "s argum5ts1 :i* !y take f scripture1 to support x2 :i* is ! only ?+ t requires our notice4 ,"o scripture br\ght to ?is purpose1 is 9 ,isa4 iv4 #d4 :]e ! prophet speaks conc]n+ ! ,"l's purg+ ! blood ( ,j]usalem f ! mid/ !re(1 by ! _s ( judgm5t1 & by ! _s ( burn+2 suppos+ t ?is %\ld h its accompli%m5t :5 ! s\l left ! body1 & 0 deta9$ 9 ?is place ( torm5t4 ,b ?is is v remote f ! design ( ! ,holy ,gho/ h]e92 = x only conta9s a metaphorical description ( "s judgm5ts :i* ,god w\ld inflict on p 9 ?is life1 & z a means to reclaim !m f !m3 !re=e we (t5 read1 9 ! prophets1 ( ,god's ref9+ 8 p 9 ! furnace ( affliction1 ,isa4 xlviii4 #aj4 & accord+ly x is said1 t ! ,"l's fire is 9 ,zion1 & 8 furnace 9 ,j]usalem1 *ap4 xxxi4 #i4 d5ot+ ! sore judgm5ts !y %\ld und]go 9 ?is _w1 z a puni%m5t = _! idolatry4 ,ano!r scripture1 :i* is mis]ably p]v]t$1 to support ?is doctr9e1 is t 9 ,ze*4 ix4 #aa4 ,by ! blood ( ?y cov5ant h ,i s5t =? ?y prison]s1 out ( ! pit :]e9 is no wat]2 :i* !y suppose1 is to be und]/ood ( "s /ate aft] ?is life2 because x is call$ ! pit2 & x is also describ$ z a place ( mis]y1 inasmu* z !re is no wat]1 t is1 no refre%+ com=ts2 & !y add1 t ! prophet does n speak ( hell because "s p]sons are describ$ z s5t =?1 or releas$ f x2 !re=e x mu/ ne$s be und]/ood ( ?is middle-/ate1 betwe5 heav5 & hell4 ,b ?is is f> f be+ ! s5se ( ! text1 s9ce x conta9s a pr$iction ( _! be+ deliv]$ f ! ,babyloni% captivity1 :i*1 9 a metaphorical way ( speak+1 is call$ ! pit1 :]e9 is no wat]1 to d5ote ! great di/ress t ! p 7 to be br\ght "u !re92 ?us ! prophet ,isaiah1 speak+ ( _! deliv]ance f ! captivity1 says1 ,! captive exile ha/5e? t he may be loos$1 & t he %\ld n die 9 ! pit1 ,isa4 li4 #ad4 ,or else x d5otes "s future deliv]ance1 :i* ! *ur* 0 to expect aft] great calamities und]gone by !m2 & ?is is said to be by ! blood ( ! cov5ant1 d5ot+ t all ! happ9ess ! *ur* %all enjoy 9 ?is _w1 z well z ! o!r is f\nd$ 9 ! blood ( ,*ri/1 pursuant to ! cov5ant ( grace3 & if ! text mu/ necess>ily be und]/ood ( a deliv]ance f evil aft] dea?1 x may be consid]$ z a pr$iction ( our be+ deliv]$ f et]nal de/ruction1 by ! blood ( ,jesus4 ,aga91 ano!r scripture :i* !y br+ to support ?is fabul\s doctr9e1 is 9 #a ,cor4 iii4 #ac1 #ad1 #ae4 ,e man's "w %all be made manife/3 = ! day %all decl>e x1 because x %all be reveal$ by fire2 & ! fire %all try e man's "w1 ( :at sort x is1 ,if any man's "w abide :i* he ha? built !reupon1 he %all receive a rew>d4 ,if any man's "w %all be burnt1 he %all suff] loss2 b he himself %all be sav$2 yet s z by fire4 ,! reason :y ?is scripture is =c$ into t cause :i* !y ma9ta91 is1 because we read ( p]sons be+ sav$ s z by fire2 & ?is !y suppose to respect t :i* %\ld foll[ aft] ! p>ticul> judgm5t ( e "o at dea? 9 :i*1 a scrut9y %all be made conc]n+ _! works1 or _! behavi\r 9 ?is _w2 & if !y are f\nd faulty1 !y may1 not)/&+1 be sav$ aft] !y h endur$ ^? suff]+s :i* are !re allott$ = !m4 ,b !re is no?+ 9 ! text t gives ! lea/ c\nt5ance to ?is notion1 s9ce ! apo/le seems to be speak+ conc]n+ ^? m9i/]s :o prea* false doctr9es1 t is1 propagate errors n directly subv]sive ( ! fundam5tal articles ( fai?1 b su* z t5d to emb>rass ! consci5ces ( m51 &1 9 _m respects1 lead !m out ( ! way2 or ( o!rs1 :o h be5 p]v]t$ by !m1 & h embrac$ p]nici\s errors1 :i*1 9 _! consequ5ces1 are subv]sive ( ! fai?1 b yet d n hold ^? consequ5ces3 ^! may be sav$1 b _! salvation %all be att5d$ ) "s difficulty1 aris+ f ! mi/ak5 notions :i* !y h imbib$4 ,"s comp>e ?is to a p]son ^: h\se is 9 flames1 & he saves 8 life ) difficulty1 be+ scor*$ !reby4 ,god w1 9 8 own "t1 take "s me?od to discov] :at notions we h receiv$ 9 religion2 & he is said to d x by fire4 ,:e!r ?is1 z a le>n$ writ] obs]ves1 is to be und]/ood ( ! cle> gospel-disp5sation1#ade or else respects "s try+ disp5sation ( provid5ce1 accompani$ ) a great] measure ( ! effusion ( ! ,_s1 t %all lead m5 into ! k ( _! mi/akes1 & set !m 9 ! "r way1 ,i w n det]m9e4 ,b :e!r ! "o or ! o!r ( ^! s5ses ( ! texts seems mo/ agreeable to ! m9d ( ! apo/le1 x is suffici5tly evid5t t no c\nt5ance is giv51 ei!r 9 ?is or any o!r scripture1 to ?is absurd doctr9e ( ! ,papi/s4 ,ano!r scripture :i* !y br+ = ! pro( ( ?is doctr9e1 is 9 #a ,pet4 iii4 #ai4 9 :i* x is said1 t our ,savi\r w5t & prea*$ unto ! spirits 9 prison4 ,! s5se !y give ( t text1 comp>$ ) ! =ego+ v]se1 is1 t z our ,savi\r1 aft] 8 dea?1 visit$ ^? repositories1 :]e ! ,old ,te/am5t-sa9ts 7 lodg$1 & prea*$ ! gospel to !m1 :i* !y embrac$2 & pursuant h]eupon1 7 admitt$ into heav53 s he w5t d[n into ?is subt]rane\s prison1 & prea*$ to !m also2 b :e!r ?is 0 att5d$ ) ! same success1 or no1 !y pret5d n to det]m9e2 b only allege ?is z a pro( t !re is su* a place3 & to give c\nt5ance to ?is s5se !y say1 t by ! prison "h spok5 (1 ! prison ( hell _c be int5d$2 inasmu* z !re is no hope ( salvation !re1 & consequ5tly no prea*+ ( ! gospel4 ,& x _c be meant ( 8 prea*+ to any 9 ?is _w2 = !y suppose1 t he w5t aft] he left ! _w1 & prea*$ to spirits1 t is1 to p]sons1 ^: s\ls 7 sep>ate f _! bodies2 !re=e he w5t1 z !y argue1 & prea*$ to ^? t are 9 purgatory3 b 9 giv+ ?is s5se ( ! text1 !y are oblig$ to take no notice ( :at foll[s1 :i*1 if duly consid]$1 w\ld pla9ly ov]?r[ x4 ,! mean+ ( ?is scripture !re=e is ?is1 t our ,savi\r prea*$ by 8 ,_s1 to ! old _w1 9 ! m9i/ry ( ,noah1 :ile he 0 prep>+ ! ark2 b !y be+ disob$i5t1 7 n only de/roy$ by ! flood1 b %ut up 9 ! prison ( hell2 9 :i* respect x is said he prea*$ to ^? t are n[ 9 prison3 s t ?is scripture makes no?+ = t doctr9e :i* we are oppos+2 nor any o!r t is or c be br\ght2 s t all ! argum5ts pret5d$ to be tak5 f x1 are a manife/ p]v]sion !re(4 ,h[ev]1 !re is "o me?od ( reason+ :i* !y make use (1 t ,i _c pass ov]2 inasmu* z !y appreh5d t x conta9s a dilemma t is unansw]able2 namely1 t !re is "s place 9 :i* p]sons are p]fectly fre$ f s91 :i* mu/ be ei!r ?is _w1 or heav51 or "s middle /ate betwe5 !m bo?4 ,x is all[$ by all1 t !re is no p]fect fre$om f s9 9 ?is _w2 & to suppose t p]sons are p]fectly fre$ f s9 aft] !y come to heav51 is to conclude t t is a /ate ( probation1 9 :i* ! gospel mu/ be prea*$1 & p]sons t att5d ^u x1 incl9$ to embrace x1 :i* is n agreeable to a /ate ( p]fection3 & ?is is contr>y to scripture1 :i* speaks ( no unclean ?+ ent]+ !re94 ,!re=e x foll[s1 t ! /ate 9 :i* !y are fitt$ = x1 mu/ be ?is :i* !y plead =1 to wit1 a middle-/ate1 9 :i* !y are fir/ purg$1 & !n receiv$ into heav54 ,b to ?is x may be repli$1 t x is true1 believ]s are n p]fectly fre$ f s9 9 ?is _w1 nor d !y ent] into heav51 ei!r ) ! guilt or pollution ( _! s9s ^u !m2 b !y are made p]fect 9 an in/ant1 9 pass+ out ( ?is _w into heav53 ! same /roke :i* sep>ates ! s\l f ! body takes away ! rema9d]s ( corruption1 & fits x = ! heav5ly /ate2 x passes out ( ?is _w p]fect1 ?\gh x 0 imp]fect :ile 9 x2 9 l mann] z ! body be+ rais$ out ( ! grave is r5d]$ incorruptible !reby1 s t we h no occasion to inv5t a middle /ate1 into :i* ! sa9ts are br\ght4 ,!re=e x foll[s1 z x is express$ 9 ?is answ]1 t ! s\ls ( believ]s1 imm$iately aft] dea?1 are made p]fect 9 hol9ess4 #b4 ,!re is ano!r op9ion embrac$ by "s ( ! ,jews1 & sev]al ( ! ,fa!rs1 9 :i* !y are foll[$ by "s mod]n writ]s2 namely1 t ! s\ls ( believ]s1 at dea?1 ent] into p>adise1 :]e !y cont9ue till !y are reunit$ to _! bodies1 &1 aft] ! day ( judgm5t1 are receiv$ into ! highe/ heav53 ?us !y und]/& our ,savi\r's words to ! p5it5t ?ief on ! cross1 ,to day ?\ %alt be ) me 9 p>adise1 9 a lit]al s5se1 z contra-di/+ui%$ f heav54 ,& ^! ass]t1 t ! s\l ( our ,savi\r1 :5 sep>ate f 8 body1 w5t imm$iately into p>adise1 & n into heav51 till aft] 8 resurrection4 ,?is is suppos$ to import ! same ?+ z ,abraham's bosom does 9 ! p>able2 & inde$1 ! ,greek ^w1#adf 9 ! metaphorical s5se !re(1 :i* we translate bosom1 signifies a port or hav52 :i* is1 z x 71 a bosom = %ipp+4 ,?is is describ$ z v di/9ct f ! ,popi% doctr9e ( purgatory2 = x is n a place ( suff]+1 b ( delight & pleasure4 ,t]tullian1 :o gave into ?is notion1#adg describes x z a place ( div9e pleasure1 design$ = ! reception ( ! spirits ( holy m51 be+ sep>ate ei!r f ! _w1 or o!r places ne> x1 by an inclosure ( fire1 design$ to keep ! wick$ out4 ,?is is :at !y suppose ! apo/le ,paul speaks ( :5 he says1 t he 0 caught up into p>adise1 #b ,cor4 xii4 #e4 & !y conclude t ?is vision or rapture :i* he m5tions1 includes 9 x :at he exp]i5c$ at two sev]al times2 & t ?is is agreeable to :at he m5tions 9 v]se #a4 :]e he speaks n ( "o s+le vision1 b ( visions & revelations4 ,accord+ly !y suppose t he _h fir/ ( all a vision ( ! glory ( heav51 & !n he _h ano!r ( p>adise3 ?us a late writ] und]/&s ! text4#adh ,h[ev]1 ,i _c ?9k t ?is c be suffici5tly inf]r$ f ! apo/le's words1 :i* are1 z x 71 a preface to introduce ! acc\nt :i* he gives ( himself1 :5 he says1 ,i w come to visions & revelations2 t is1 ,i w n[ tell y h[ ,god sometimes fav\rs 8 p ) extraord9>y visions & revelations3 !n he proce$s to give an in/ance h]e( 9 himself1 z be+ caught up into ! ?ird heav51 or into p>adise2 = ,i _c suppose t he speaks ( two visions1 or di/+ui%es p>adise f heav52 & !re=e ,i am oblig$ n to pay t def]5ce to ! s5tim5ts ( ! ,fa!rs he m5tions1 z he does1 b mu/ conclude ! notion to be altoge!r ungr\nd$1 ?\gh x is support$ by ! cr$it ( ,ir5u1 ,t]tullian1 ,epiphanius1 ,me?odius1 z well z ( sev]al ,jewi% writ]s2 su* z ,philo1 & "s o!rs1#adi #c4 ,we %all n[ consid] ano!r doctr9e1 ma9ta9$ by "s1 :i* is inconsi/5t ) :at is said 9 ?is answ]1 conc]n+ ! s\ls ( believ]s be+ made p]fect 9 hol9ess1 & ent]+ imm$iately into heav51 :5 sep>ate f _! bodies1 viz4 t at dea? ! s\l sleeps z well z ! body1 till ! resurrection1 :5 "o %all be rais$1 & ! o!r awak5$ out ( its sleep4 ,^! d n suppose t ! s\l ceases to exi/2 b t x ent]s into1 & cont9ues 91 a /ate ( inactivity1 )\t any p[] to ex]cise ! faculty ( ?9k+1 &1 z a consequ5ce !re(1 :il/ rema9+ 9 ?is /ate1 x mu/ be incapable ei!r ( happ9ess or mis]y4 ,^! d n ass]t t !re %all be no rew>ds & puni%m5ts 9 a future /ate2 b t !re w be a def]r+ !re( until ! la/ day4 ,?is doctr9e 0 g5]ally ma9ta9$ by ! ,soc9ians1 z may be se5 9 sev]al ( _! writ+s ref]r$ to by a le>n$ au?or1 :o opposes !m2#aej & ! argum5ts by :i* x is usually support$1 are tak5 p>tly f ! possibility ( ! s\l's be+ de/itute ( ?\ght1 & p>tly f ^? scriptures t comp>e dea? to a sleep2 by :i* !y und]/& n only a cessation ( action 9 ! body1 b likewise 9 ! s\l4 ,9 def5ce ( ! =m] ( ^!1 viz4 t x is possible = ! s\l to be )\t ! ex]cise ( ?\ght1 !y argue1 t ! s\l ( a new-born infant1 7or1 at lea/1 be=e x is born17 has no ideas3 ?\gh !re be a p[] ( reason+1 :i* is ess5tial1 to ! s\l2 yet ?is is n d$uc$ into act1 s z to produce ?\ght1 or actual reason+1 f :5ce moral good or evil w\ld proce$1 & a s5se ( happ9ess or mis]y1 arise f x4 ,& ?is notion is c>ri$ some:at f>!r by a late celebrat$ writ]2#aea :o1 ?\gh he takes no notice ( ! t5d5cy ( 8 ass]tion to support ?is op9ion conc]n+ ! s\l's sleep+ at dea?2 yet o!rs make a h&le ( x1 to def5d x ) a great] %ew ( reason ?an :at 0 =m]ly discov]$ 9 ma9ta9+ ?is argum5t4 ,he ass]ts1 t ! s\ls ( ^? t are adult d n always ?9k2 & p>ticul>ly :5 a p]son is 9 a s\nd sleep1 t he has no ?\ght2 h[ mu* soev] !re may be ! ex]cise ( ?\ght1 ?\gh confus$ & irregul>1 9 ^? :o1 betwe5 sleep+ & wak+1 n only dream a ?\s& ?+s :i* !y nev] ?\ght ( be=e1 b also rememb] ^? dreams :5 !y awake4 ,t a p]son1 9 a s\nd sleep1 has no dreams1 & consequ5tly is de/itute ( ?\ght1 he attempts to prove2 inasmu* z :5 any "o is sudd5ly wak$ out ( a s\nd sleep1 he c give no acc\nt ( :at he _h be5 ?9k+ (2 & he supposes x impossible = a p]son :o 0 ?9k+1 to =get ! next mom5t :at 8 ?\ghts 7 conv]sant ab\t4 ,?is is ! pr9cipal argum5t :]eby he supports ?is notion2 & he has s f> ! advantage !re(1 z t x is impossible = u to prove ! contr>y f any ?+ t we "k or exp]i5ce conc]n+ ourselves3 ,nev]!less1 x w n appe> v conv9c+1 :5 we consid] t !re are innum]able ?\ghts :i* we h :5 awake1 t we c h>dly give an acc\nt ( ! next m9ute3 ,& if ! ?\ghts are v active 9 ^? t dream1 7:o are z mu* asleep z o!rs t d n dream2 ?\gh ! sleep may n be s refre%+ z if x 7 o!rwise17 ,i _c see h[ ?is consequ5ce c be inf]r$1 t sleep is inconsi/5t ) ?\ght4 ,moreov]1 a p]son :o is deliri\s1 or di/ract$1 und\bt$ly ?9ks1 ?\gh 8 ?\ghts are disord]$2 b :5 ! delirium or di/raction is ov]1 he c no m rememb] :at he ?\ght (1 ?an a p]son t is wak$ out ( ! s\nde/ sleep3 ,?is argum5t !re=e t5ds r to amuse1 or emb>rass ! cause !y ma9ta91 ?an to give suffici5t conviction4 ,n[ f ?is me?od ( reason+ x is inf]r$1 t :5 ! s\l is sep>at$ f ! body1 x is altoge!r de/itute ( ! ex]cise ( ?\ght1 :i* is :at !y mean by ! s\l's sleep+3 ,& to give f>!r c\nt5ance to ?is matt]1 !y produce sev]al scriptures1 9 :i* dea? is comp>$ to a sleep2 z :5 ,god speaks ( ! dea? ( ,moses1 he says1 ,behold1 ?\ %alt sleep ) ?y fa!rs1 ,deut4 xxxi4 #bf4 & ,job speaks ( sleep+ 9 ! du/1 ,job vii4 #ba4 ,& conc]n+ ! resurrection aft] dea?1 he says1 ,t man lie? d[n & rise? n1 till ! heav5s be no m1 !y %all n awake nor be rais$ out ( _! sleep1 *ap4 xiv4 #ab4 & ,david prays1 ,light5 m9e eyes1 le/ ,i sleep ! sleep ( dea?1 ,psal4 xiii4 #c4 & our ,savi\r1 speak+ conc]n+ ,laz>us1 :5 dead1 says1 ,our fri5d ,laz>us sleepe?2 b ,i g t ,i may awake him out ( sleep1 ,john xi4 #aa4 :i* he aft]w>ds expla9s1 v]4 #ad4 :5 he says1 ,laz>us is dead4 ,!re are sev]al o!r scriptures to ! l purpose1 !y br+ to prove t ! s\l sleeps 9 dea?1 tak+ ! ^w 9 ! lit]al s5se !re(4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$1 t z to :at respects ! possibility ( ! s\l's be+ r5d]$ incapable ( ?9k+1 :5 sep>ate f ! body2 x is no j way ( reason+ to inf] f ! possibility ( a ?+1 ! actual be+ ( x3 ,!re=e if x c\ld be prov$ to a demon/ration1 7z ! au?or above-m5tion$ supposes he has done1 ?\gh1 ,i ?9k1 )\t suffici5t gr\nd17 t sleep deprives a p]son ( ?\ght2 yet x w n foll[ f h5ce1 t ! s\l1 :5 sep>ate f ! body1 ceases to ?9k4 ,:5 ! p[]s & faculties ( ! s\l are d$uc$ into act1 exp]i5ce tells u1 t !y are greatly improv$ & /r5g!n$2 & !re=e ! ex]cise !re( _c be s easily imp$$ z is pret5d$2 especially :5 we consid] t x does n d]ive ?is f ! body1 :i* contributes v little to ^? ideas x has ( ?+s immat]ial1 :i* are n ! objects ( s5se2 & h[ mu* soev] bodily diseases may weak5 or int]rupt ! s\l 9 its act+s1 we d n f9d t !y s f> de/roy ^? p[]s1 b t1 :5 ! di/emp] ceases1 ! =m] act+s return1 l ! spr+ ( a wat*1 :i* may be /opp$ by some?+ t h9d]s ! motion ( ! :eels1 :i*1 :5 x is remov$1 cont9ues to give motion to !m z x _h done be=e3 ,! body1 at mo/1 c be consid]$ b z a clog & imp$im5t to ! activity ( ! s\l2 & consequ5tly x may be argu$ f !nce1 t 9 a /ate ( sep>ation ! s\l is s f> f be+ imp$$ 9 its act+s1 t x becomes m active ?an be=e4 ,b t :i* ,i w\ld pr9cipally insi/ on1 z :at w suffici5tly ov]?r[ ?is doctr9e1 is1 ! acc\nt :i* we h 9 _m scriptures2 & sev]al j consequ5ces :i* may be d$uc$ f !m1 by :i* x w appe>1 t no?+ t has be5 said conc]n+ ! possibility ( ! s\l's be+ unactive1 :5 sep>ate f ! body1 c en]vate ! =ce ( ! argum5t tak5 f !nce to support ! contr>y doctr9e4 ,x is true1 ! scripture (t5times repres5ts dea? z a sleep1 z 9 ! places be=e-m5tion$2 & x is sometimes describ$ z a /ate ( re/1 :i* is ( ! same import ) sleep2 b ?is is expla9$ z a /ate ( peace1 hol9ess1 & happ9ess1 & n a cessation f action4 ,?us x is said1 ,he %all ent] into peace1 !y %all re/ 9 _! b$s1 ea* "o walk+ 9 8 uprightness1 ,isa4 lvii4 #b4 :i* is pla9ly meant ( ! dea? ( ! righte\s1 z appe>s f ! prec$+ v]se1 :]e x is said1 ,! righte\s p]i%e?1 & no man laye? x to he>t4 ,n[ ^! are said to ent] into peace2 :i* supposes t !y are capable ( ! enjoym5t ( ^? bless+s :i* ! s\l %all !n be possess$ (1 & !y are said to walk 9 _! uprightness2 :i* signifies _! be+ active 9 :at respects ! glory ( ,god1 :i* is v inconsi/5t ) ! s\l's sleep+1 :5 sep>ate f ! body4 ,re/ & sleep are metaphorical expressions1 :5 appli$ to ?is doctr9e2 & no?+ is m common ?an = su* figurative ways ( speak+ to be us$ 9 ! sacr$ writ+s2 & !re=e x is v absurd = u to und]/& ! words o!rwise 9 ?is in/ance be=e u4 ,we w n[ proce$ to consid] ^? pro(s we h f scripture1 ( ! s\l's be+ 9 a /ate ( activity :5 sep>ate f ! body4 ,! fir/ scripture t may be br\ght to prove ?is1 is :at ! apo/le says 9 #b ,cor4 xii4 #b1 #c1 #d4 :5 speak+ conc]n+ himself z caught up into ! ?ird heav52 & n kn[+ :e!r he 0 at ! same "t1 91 or out ( ! body4 ,if he 0 9 ! body1 8 s5ses 7 lock$ up1 & he mu/ be suppos$ to h be5 9 a trance2 :i* militates aga9/ ! supposition t ! s\l's p[] ( act+ may be imp$$ ei!r by sleep or "s bodily disease1 9 :i* !re is n ! ex]cise ( ! s5ses4 ,or if1 on ! o!r h&1 he 0 out ( ! body1 8 he>+ unspeakable words pla9ly proves our argum5t1 viz4 t ! s\l is capable ( action1 & consequ5tly ( enjoy+ ! heav5ly glory1 :5 sep>ate f ! body4 ,moreov]1 ?is is evid5t f our ,savi\r's words to ! p5it5t ?ief on ! cross1 ,v]ily ,i say unto !e1 to day %alt ?\ be ) me 9 p>adise1 ,luke xxiii4 #dc4 ,to be 9 p>adise is c]ta9ly to be 9 heav5 9 a /ate ( compleat bless$ness1 :]e ! s\l delights itself 9 ! enjoym5t ( ,god1 :i* is altoge!r inconsi/5t ) a /ate ( ins5sibility4 ,7 x o!rwise1 x ought r to h be5 said1 ?\ %alt be ) me 9 p>adise aft] ! resurrection ( ! body1 ?an to day4 ,! me?od :i* "s take to evade ! =ce ( ! argum5t1 :o say1 t to day1 ref]s n to ! "t ( 8 be+ admitt$ into heav51 b to ! "t :5 ,*ri/ spake ^! words1 is s l[ & trifl+1 t x do? n des]ve an answ]4 ,!re is ano!r scripture :i* fully proves ?is doctr9e1 namely1 :at ! apo/le says1 ,i am 9 a /rait betwixt two1 hav+ a desire to dep>t & to be ) ,*ri/1 :i* is f> bett]1 ,phil4 i4 #bc4 ,9 :i* he takes x = grant$1 t z soon z he dep>t$ out ( ?is _w1 he %\ld be ) ,*ri/2 :i* d5otes t he %\ld be 9 8 imm$iate pres5ce1 behold+ 8 glory2 :i* is inconsi/5t ) ! supposition t ! s\l sleeps at dea?4 ,& ?is is f>!r evid5t f :at he says1 t ?is is f> bett]1 :i* c\ld n be said to be1 if ! notion we are oppos+ 7 true2 = x is s mu* bett] = a sa9t to be s]v+ ,*ri/'s int]e/ 9 ?is _w1 & made s em95tly useful 9 promot+ 8 glory1 z ! apo/le 01 ?an to be 9 a /ate ( inactivity1 :]e9 ! s\l is n capable ( do+ any ?+ = him1 nor enjoy+ any ?+ f him1 t !re is no comp>ison betwe5 !m2 & :]eas he 0 9 a /rait :i* ( ^! two he %\ld *use1 _h x be5 ref]r$ to him1 ! matt] might easily h be5 det]m9$ 9 fav\r ( 8 cont9u+ 9 ?is _w2 = !re he 0 useful2 :]eas1 9 ! o!r1 he w\ld n only be useless1 b incapable ( enjoy+ ^? privileges :i* he 0 made p>tak] ( "h4 ,my next argum5t %all be tak5 f :at is said 9 #b ,cor4 v4 #h4 ,we are confid5t1 ,i say1 & will+ r to be abs5t f ! body1 & to be pres5t ) ! ,"l2 :]e "o inf]s ! o!r1 )\t any intimation ( 8 wait+ till ! s\l is unit$ aga9 to ! body1 be=e he is admitt$ into ,*ri/'s pres5ce4 ,aga91 ?is f>!r appe>s f ! words ( ,solomon1 9 ,eccl4 iv4 #b4 ,i prais$ ! dead :i* are already dead1 m ?an ! liv+ :i* are yet alive4 ,by :i* we are to und]/&1 t ! /ate ( believ]s1 :5 !y die1 is mu* m happy ?an x c be 9 ?is life2 :i* supposes t !y are capable ( happ9ess1 & consequ5tly t ! s\l1 :5 sep>at$ f ! body1 is n 9 a /ate ( ins5sibility2 :i* is altoge!r inconsi/5t ) happ9ess4 ,& to all ?is we may add :at our ,savi\r says 9 ! p>able ( ! ri* man & ,laz>us2 ! begg> di$1 & 0 c>ri$ by angels into ,abraham's bosom3 ,! ri* man also di$ & 0 buri$1 & 9 hell he lift$ up 8 eyes1 be+ 9 torm5ts1 ,luke xvi4 #bb1 #bc4 ,9 :i* p>able we h an acc\nt ( ! diff]5t /ate ( ! s\ls ( ! righte\s & wick$ at dea?1 & n b>ely :at %all foll[ ^u ! resurrection ( ! body2 = :5 ! ri* man is repres5t$ z be+ 9 torm5ts1 he says1 9 a foll[+ "p ( ! p>able1 ,i h five bre?r52 & he w\ld h _h ,laz>us s5t to te/ify to !m1 le/ !y %\ld also come into t place ( torm5t2 to :i* x is repli$1 ,!y h ,moses & ! prophets1 let !m he> !m1 v]4 #bh1 #bi4 :i* pla9ly intimates1 t ! p>able ref]s to ! /ate ( sep>ate s\ls1 be=e ! resurrection1 :il/ o!rs enjoy$ ! means ( grace2 & consequ5tly x proves t ! s\l1 :5 sep>ate f ! body1 is capable ( happ9ess or mis]y2 & :i* is m1 is fix$ 9 "o or ! o!r ( !m4 ,z to ^? scriptures t speak ( ! happ9ess or mis]y ( m51 z def]r$ to ! end ( ! _w4 ,x is intimat$ 9 ! p>able ( ! t>es1 t ! angels %all come =?1 & sev] ! wick$ f ! j1 ,mat4 xiii4 #i4 & ! =m] are said to be ca/ into a furnace ( fire1 v]4 #di1 #ej4 & ! latt]1 viz4 ! righte\s1 to %9e =? z ! sun 9 ! k+dom ( _! ,fa!r1 v]4 #dc4 :i* respects ! deal+s ( ,god ) man1 9 ! end ( "t4 ,moreov] our ,savi\r speaks ( 8 p z bless$ & recomp5s$ at ! resurrection ( ! j1 ,luke xiv4 #ad4 ,& ! apo/le ,paul expresses 8 hope ( a cr[n ( righte\sness1 :i* ! ,"l1 ! righte\s ,judge1 %\ld give him at t day1 #b ,tim4 iv4 #h4 t is1 ! day ( 8 com+ to judgm5t2 & sev]al o!r scriptures t speak ( :at is consequ5t to ! resurrection4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t ^! scriptures respect n ! beg9n+1 b consummation ( ! happ9ess ( ! sa9ts1 or _! compleat bless$ness 9 s\l & body1 :i* is n inconsi/5t ) ! happ9ess t sep>ate s\ls enjoy be=e ! resurrection4 ,nor is ! mis]y t is consequ5t ^u ! resurrection1 inconsi/5t ) t :i* s9n]s endure be=e x1 :5 _! s\ls are sep>ate f _! bodies4 ,?us conc]n+ ! happ9ess ( ! s\ls ( believ]s at dea?2 :i* leads u to consid]1 #b4 ,:at is f>!r obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 conc]n+ ! s\l's wait+ = ! full r$emption ( ! body2 :i* ?\gh x cont9ues "u ! dom9ion ( dea?1 is not)/&+ unit$ to ,*ri/2 & accord+ly believ]s are said to re/ 9 _! graves z 9 _! b$s1 till ! resurrection4 ,! s\ls ( believ]s are describ$ z wait+ = ! full r$emption ( _! bodies2 :i* is ! same expression t ! apo/le uses1 ,rom4 viii4 #bc4 :]e r$emption d5otes a full dis*>ge f t prison1 or /ate ( conf9em5t 9 ! grave2 9 :i* ! body 0 r5d]$ incapable ( answ]+ ! end = :i* x 0 r$eem$ by ,*ri/1 &1 at ! same "t1 ! s\l 0 de/itute ( t happ9ess :i* its re-union !re) %all convey to x4 ,its enjoym5ts 7 all spiritual1 &1 9 _! k9d p]fect2 b yet x 0 nak$1 or1 z ! apo/le expresses x unclo!d2 inasmu* z x want$ t :i* 0 design$ to be a con/itu5t "p1 necess>y to compleat ! human nature2 )\t :i* x 0 indispos$ = ^? actions & enjoym5ts :i* arise f its union ) ! body4 ,?is x is said to wait =1 z a desire ( re-union !re) is natural to x4 ,nev]!less x waits )\t impati5ce1 or any dim9ution ( its intellectual happ9ess4 7#b47 ,z to :at respects ! bodies ( believ]s1 !y are said to cont9ue unit$ to ,*ri/1 :i* is ! result ( _! be+ r$eem$ by him1 & ( 8 condesc5d+ to dwell 9 !m by 8 ,_s4 ,accord+ly 8 love ext5ds itself to _! l[] "p1 z well z to _! s\ls2 &1 z ! apo/le says1 ,no?+ %all sep>ate a believ] f 8 love1 no1 n dea? itself1 v]4 #ch1 #ci4 ^u :i* acc\nt !y are said to sleep 9 ,jesus1 #a ,!s4 iv4 #ad4 or to die 9 ! ,"l1 ,rev4 xiv4 #ad4 ,!y are inde$ buri$ 9 ! grave1 & seem to lie neglect$ l common du/3 nev]!less x is said1 ,preci\s 9 ! sight ( ! ,"l is ! dea? ( 8 sa9ts1 ,psal4 cxvi4 #ae4 ,*ri/ reckons e p>ticle ( _! du/ among 8 jewels1 ,mal4 iii4 #ag4 & is no m a%am$ to own !m z 8 peculi> c>e1 ?an he 0 :5 !y 7 9 _! mo/ fl\ri%+ /ate 9 ?is _w2 & = ?is reason !y are also said to re/ 9 _! graves z 9 _! b$s4 ,?is is a scripture-expression1 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,my fle% %all re/ 9 hope1 ,psal4 xvi4 #i4 & ! prophet ,isaiah1 ,he %all ent] into peace1 !y %all re/ 9 _! b$s1 ,isa4 lvii4 #b4 ,! body1 inde$1 rema9s1 at ! same "t1 "u ! ext]nal "p ( ! curse due to man = s92 yet x is fre$ f t :i* is ! mo/ bitt] +r$i5t !re92 :i* w be abundantly demon/rat$ :5 dea? %all be compleatly swall[$ up 9 victory4 ,9 ?is ! bodies ( believ]s h ! advantage ( all o!rs4 ,! frame ( nature inde$ is dissolv$2 !re is no visible m>k ( di/9ction f ! wick$ put ^u !m 9 ! grave2 yet !re is a va/ diff]5ce 9 ,god's acc\nt1 :i* "o elegantly comp>es to ! remov+ ( ! tab]nacle 9 ! wild]ness3 :5 ! ,israelites *ang$ _! /ations1 all ! p>ts !re( 7 c>efully tak5 d[n & deliv]$ to ! ,levites' *>ge1 9 ord] to its be+ rais$ aga9 ) hon\r2 :]eas1 ! h\se incurably infect$ ) ! leprosy1 0 pluck$ d[n ) viol5ce1 & ?r[n into an unclean place ) execration4 ,! bodies ( ! sa9ts are committ$ to ! bosom ( ! e>?1 z ! repository ,*ri/ has appo9t$ = !m2 f :5ce he w call !m =? at la/1 :5 _! s\ls %all be aga9 unit$ to !m 9 ! glori\s morn+ ( ! resurrection4 ,?is leads u to consid]1 ,,iii4 ,! mis]y :i* ! s\ls ( ! wick$ endure at dea?1 :i* is conta9$ 9 ! latt] "p ( ?is answ]4 ,we h "h a diff]5t sc5e op5$1 ! f9al e/ate ( ! wick$ describ$ 9 words adapt$ to /rike dread & t]ror into ^? :o h1 at pres5t1 no s5se ( _! future mis]y3 _! s\ls are consid]$ z ca/ into1 or %ut up 9 hell2 _! bodies imprison$ 9 ! grave1 & bo?1 ! objects ( div9e wra?4 ,we %all h occasion1 "u a foll[+ answ]1#aeb f>!r to speak conc]n+ ! puni%m5t t %all be inflict$ on s9n]s1 ^: torm5ts %all be inexpressible1 bo? 9 body & s\l1 aft] ! day ( judgm5t3 & !re=e we %all1 at pres5t1 consid] ! mis]y :i* ! s\ls ( ! wick$ %all und]go be=e !y are unit$ to _! bodies4 ,! s\l1 :i* c>ries out ( ! _w ) x ! p[] ( reflect+ on itself z happy or mis]able1 imm$iately sees itself sep>ate f ! com=table pres5ce ( ,god1 ! f\nta9 ( bless$ness4 ,& t :i* t5ds to enhance its mis]y beyond :at x is capable ( 9 ?is life1 w be ! enl>gem5t ( its faculties2 z ! appreh5sion %all be m cle> & its s5sation ( ! wra? ( ,god m pung5t2 :5 x is n oppress$ ) t dr[s9ess & /upidity z x 0 be=e2 nor w x be possible = x to delude itself1 ) ^? va9 hopes1 :i* x once conceiv$1 ( escap+ t mis]y1 :i* x is n[ plung$ into2 :5 all ! waves & bill[s ( ! ,almighty %all ov]:elm & swall[ x up4 ,! s\l is1 9 a peculi> mann]1 ! subject ( mis]y1 z x is made uneasy by its own ?\ghts2 :i* are comp>$ to ! worm t die? n4 ,:ile x looks backw>ds1 & calls to m9d ! actions ( 8 pa/ life1 & all 8 s9s are *>g$ ^u him1 ?is fills x ) su* a s5se ( guilt & confusion z is inexpressibly torm5t+2 & :5 he looks =w>d1 !re is no?+ b :at adm9i/]s despair1 :i* increases 8 mis]y to ! highe/ degree4 ,^! torm5ts ! s\l endures be=e x is reunit$ to ! body1 & !reby r5d]$ receptive ( o!rs1 :i* we g5]ally call ! puni%m5t ( s5se1 t are convey$ by x4 ,! place ( puni%m5t is ! same t is allott$ = s\l & body1 viz4 hell2 & ?is is call$ utt] d>kness2 :i* is an expression us$ to signify ! greate/ degree ( mis]y4 ,z = _! bodies1 !y dread ! ?\ghts ( be+ unit$ to !m aga92 inasmu* z t w br+ ) x new accessions ( torm5t4 ,^! are consid]$ z liable to a d\ble di%on\r2 n only t :i* arises f _! be+ 9 a /ate ( corruption 9 common ) all mank9d2 b 9 _! be+ deta9$ 9 ! grave1 z prison]s to ! ju/ice ( ,god1 f :5ce !y %all n be releas$ z p]sons acquitt$ or dis*>g$1 b rem&$ f t prison to ano!r1 f :5ce !re is no deliv]ance4 ,b m ( ?is "u a foll[+ answ]4 ,footnote #abe3 ,vid4 ,s5ec4 ,epi/4 #aag4 ,cum de anim>um immortalitate loquimur1 non leve mom5tum apud nos habet cons5sus hom9um1 aut tim5tium inf]os1 aut col5tium4 ,utor hac p]suasione publica4 ,et4 ,cic4 ,tusc4 ,que/4 ,lib4 #a4 p]man]e animos arbitramur cons5su nationum omnium2 qua 9 s$e maneant1 qualesque s9t ratione disc5dum e/4 ,footnote #abf3 ,9 ,phd4 ,footnote #abg3 ,vid4 ,alc94 de doct4 ,plat4 ,cap4 xxv4 1 4 ,footnote #abh3 ,vid4 ,/rab4 ,geog4 ,lib4 xv4 1 1 1 1 4 ,footnote #abi3 ,vid4 ,diog4 ,la]t4 9 ,vit4 ,?al4 ,footnote #acj3 ,vid4 ,cic4 ,tusc4 ,qu/4 ,lib4 #a4 ,footnote #aca3 ,vid1 ,hom4 ,iliad4 #bc4 l94 #fe4 seq4 1 1 4 4 1 4 ,9 :i*1 aft] he _h kill$ ,hector1 he addresses himself to 8 fri5d ,patroclus1 signify+ t he _h done ?is to rev5ge 8 dea?2 ^u :i*1 ! poet br+s 9 ,patroclus z appe>+ to him4 ,footnote #acb3 ,vid4 ,odys4 ,lib4 xi4 l94 #ege4 seq4 9 :i* he speaks ( ! puni%m5t ( ,tityus & ,tantalus4 ,9 ?is1 z well z _m o!r ?+s1 he is imitat$ by ,virgil4 ,see neid4 ,lib4 vi4 l94 #eie1 seq4 ,footnote #acc3 ,see ?is argum5t manag$ ) a great deal ( le>n+ & judgm5t by ,m$e1 9 8 apo/asy ( ! latt] times1 :o proves t ! gods :om ! hea!ns wor%ipp$1 7 ! s\ls ( m5 deify$ or cannoniz$ aft] dea?1 f _m ( _! own writ]s1 *ap4 iv4 & ,voss4 de orig4 c4 idol4 ,lib4 #a4 cap4 xi1 xii1 xiii4 :o ref]s to ,lanct4 ,lib4 #a4 de fals4 ,relig4 cap4 v4 8 words are ^!2 ,quos imp]iti1 insipi5tes1 tanquam ,deos nuncupant1 adorant1 nemo e/ tam inconsid]atus1 qui non intelligat fuisse mortales4 ,quomodo ergo1 inquiet aliquis1 ,dii cr$iti sunt8 ,nimirum quia reges maximi1 ac pot5tissimi fu]unt1 ob m]ita virtutum su>um1 aut mun]um1 aut artium rep]t>um1 cum *>i fuiss5t iis1 quibus imp]itav]unt1 9 memoriam sunt consecrati4 ,quod si quis dubitet1 res eorum ge/as1 facta1 consid]et3 qu univ]sa tum poet1 tum hi/orici vet]es1 prodid]unt4 ,et ,augu/4 de ,civ4 ,dei1 ,lib4 viii4 cap4 v4 ,ipsi etium majorum g5tium ,dii1 quos ,cic]o 9 ,tusculanis1 tacitis nom9ibus videtur att+]e1 ,jupit]1 ,juno1 ,saturnus1 ,vulcanus1 ,ve/a1 alii plurimi1 quos ,v>ro conatur ad mundi p>tes1 sive elem5ta transf]re hom9es fuisse produntur4 ,et ,cic4 ,lib4 #a4 de nat4 ,deor4 ,quid1 qui aut =tes1 aut pot5tes viros tradunt po/ mortem ad ,deos p]v5isse2 eosq2 ipsos quos1 nos col]e1 prec>i1 v5]>iq2 soleamus8 ,footnote #acd3 ,"s h wond]$ h[ ! ,sadducees c\ld d5y angels1 & yet receive ! five books ( ,moses1 9 :i* !re is s frequ5t m5tion ( ! appe>ance ( angels2 & x might z well be wond]$ h[ !y c\ld make any pret5sions to religion1 :o d5y$ ! immortality ( ! s\l2 b z to bo? ^!1 x may be said conc]n+ !m1 t !y 7 ! mo/ irreligi\s "p ( ! ,jewi% nation4 ,to make !m consi/5t ) !mselves1 is pa/ ! skill ( any :o treat on ?is subject4 ,"s suppose t !y und]/& all ^? scriptures t speak conc]n+ ! appe>ance ( angels1 z import+ no?+ else b a bodily %ape1 appe>+ = a "t1 & conv]s+ ) ^? to :om x 0 s5t1 mov$ & actuat$ by ! div9e p[]1 & !n disappe>+ & vani%+ into no?+4 ,footnote #ace3 ,9 ,phd4 ,footnote #acf3 ,8 words are ^!2 1 1 1 1 1 4 ,footnote #acg3 1 4 ,footnote #ach3 ,vid4 ejusd4 moral4 ,lib4 iii4 cap4 ix4 ,footnote #aci3 ,vid4 ,diog4 ,la]t4 9 ,vit4 ,z54 1 2 ^u :i* occasion ,cic]o says1 ,t ?\gh !y ass]t t !y %all cont9ue a great :ile 9 be+1 yet !y d5y t !y %all exi/ = ev]4 ,vid4 ejusd4 9 ,tusc4 ,qu/4 ,lib4 #a4 ,/oici usuram nobis l>giuntur1 tanquam cornicibus2 diu mansuros animos ajunt2 semp] negant4 ,footnote #adj3 ,et ibid4 ,ea qu vis1 ut pot]o1 explicabo1 nec tam5 quasi ,py?ius ,apollo c]ta ut s9t1 fixa qu dix]o1 s$ ut homunculus unus e multis1 probabilia conjectura sequ5s2 ultra enim quo progr$i> quam ut v]isimilia videam1 non habeo2 :i* ,lactantius obs]ves1 speak+ ( him z 9 d\bt ab\t x4 ,vid4 ,lactant4 de ,vit4 ,beat4 ,lib4 vii4 #h4 ,& else:]e he says1 9 ,lib4 de ,amicitia4 ,s9 autem illa vetiora1 ut idem int]itus sit animorum1 corporum1 nec ullus s5sus maneat3 ,ut nihil boni e/ 9 morte1 sic c]te nihil e/ mali2 9 ,lib4 de ,s5ect4 ,quod si 9 hoc erro1 quod animos hom9um immortales esse cr$am1 lib5t] erro3 ,nec mihi hunc errorem1 quo delector1 dum vivo1 extorqu]i volo4 ,s9 mortuus1 ut quidam m9uti philosophi c5s5t1 nihil s5tiam2 non v]eor1 ne hunc errorem meum philosophi m9uti irrideant3 ,quod si non sumus immortales futuri1 tam5 ext+ui hom9em suo tempore1 optabile e/4 ,footnote #ada3 ,epi/4 #ajb4 ,cr$ebam op9ionibus magnorum virorum rem gratissimam promitt5tium1 magis quam probantium4 ,footnote #adb3 ,see ,que/4 lxxxviii1 lxxxix4 ,footnote #adc3 ,! doctr9es ( ! immortality ( ! s\l1 & ( ! resurrection ( ! body equally re/ ^u ! w & ^w ( ,god4 ,b :5 view$ ) ! eye ( natural reason1 !y h be5 deem$ to possess v unequal gr\nds ( probability4 ,! prop]ties ( matt] & ( m9d are s v diff]5t1 !y h be5 di/+ui%$ by almo/ all4 ,if ! m9d be n matt]1 no argum5t = its ext]m9ation c be drawn f ! dissolution ( ! body2 & z its mat]iality has nev] be5 %[n1 no premises h be5 f\nd f :i* its dea? c be inf]r$4 ,"s wise m5 :o _h n ! scriptures1 h inde$ )hold5 _! belief2 b ! reason is disc]nible1 !y h dem&$ pro(s :i* ! ,god ( nature has n v\*saf$2 & _! rejection ( ! prepond]at+ evid5ce ( probability1 argues weakness & fa/idi\sness4 ,! resurrection ( ! body has be5 held to be impossible4 ,if s1 ! impossibility %\ld ei!r consi/ 9 ! absolute incapacity 9 ! dead body to be rais$2 b ?is x does n1 = dea? c only r$uce ! body to its fir/ elem5t1 & ! du/ :i* has be5 a body is n any m unfit to be reanimat$1 ?an x 0 to receive life 9 ! fir/ in/ance2 or x mu/ be ow+ to "s detect ( wisdom or p[]1 or ( bo? 9 him1 :o %\ld raise ! body2 b ,god is un*angeable1 & 9 all respects z able to raise him f ! dead1 z to create man at ! fir/2 & !re is no contradiction impli$ 9 ! ?+1 :i* %\ld prev5t ! ex]tion ( 8 p[]2 a resurrection is !re=e possible4 ,! usual argum5ts = its probability drawn f analogy to ! return ( day1 ( spr+1 ( vegetation1 c4 are n conclusive4 ,b ^? drawn f ! resurrection ( ,*ri/1 f ! id5tity ( man consid]$ z a comp\nd f ! removal ( moral evil1 f :i* natural evils arise1 f ! e>ne/ expectation ( animal nature = a bett] condition1 & f ! p]fection ( ! future /ate1 seem to raise a presumption :i* is probable2 yet ^! are n appreciat$ by ! natural man2 h5ce ! _w has s g5]ally d5i$ a resurrection ( ! body4 ,! te/imony ( ! ,holy ,_s on bo? po9ts has be5 always ! same1 b n ) equal lu/re4 ,jesus ,*ri/ explicitly affirm$ bo?1 & br\ght 8 pro(s f ! old te/am5t1 press$ !m z motives ( com=t or t]ror to sa9ts & s9n]s1 & s connect$ _! tru? ) t ( 8 own "*1 t e ?+ :i* proves ! latt]1 is a pro( ( ! =m]4 ,n only did 8 actually rais+ ! dead1 & aris+ himself1 prove t ! dead %all rise1 b e prophecy accompli%$ 9 him1 & e miracle wr\ght by him & 8 apo/les1 ! cont9uance ( 8 *ur*1 ! purity ( 8 sy/em ( doctr9es1 ! doctr9es ( election1 r$emption1 ju/ification1 reg5]ation & p]sev]ance1 z well z ! express decl>ations on ?is subject1 bo? 9 ! old & new te/am5t1 all =m a solid mass ( evid5ce ^u :i* ! hopes ( ! ,*ri/ian may firmly re/4 ,footnote #add3 ,see ,que/4 xc4 ,footnote #ade3 ,see ,dr4 ,edw>d's ex]cit4 ,"p ,,ii4 on #a ,cor4 iii4 #ae4 :o1 to give c\nt5ance to ?is op9ion1 produces two scriptures1 viz4 ,m>k xiv4 #ed4 & ,luke xxii4 #ef4 :]e ! ^w 1 is put = fire2 f :5ce he supposes1 t & 1 are us$ promiscu\sly4 ,footnote #adf3 4 ,s9us1 a bosom1 coa/1 or hav54 ,footnote #adg3 ,vid4 ,t]tull4 ,apologet4 ,cap4 xlvii4 ,et si p>adisum nom9emus1 locum div9 amnitatis recipi5dis sanctorum spiritibus de/9atum1 mat]ia quadem igne illius ,zon segregatum4 ,footnote #adh3 ,see ,:itby 9 loc4 ,footnote #adi3 ,see also 8 notes on ,luke xxiii4 #dc4 ,footnote #aej3 ,vid4 ,hoornbeck ,soc94 ,confut4 ,tom4 ,,iii4 ,lib4 v4 ,cap4 #a4 :o quotes "s passages out ( sev]al ,soc9ian writ]s1 among :om ,i %all only m5tion :at is said by two ( !m1 ) :om sev]al o!rs ( _! bre?r5 agree h]e94 ,vid4 ,soc94 9 ,epi/4 v4 ad ,volkel4 ,tantum id mihi videtur /atui posse1 po/ hanc vitam1 animam1 sive animum hom9is non ita p] se subsi/]e ut prmia ulla pnasve s5tiat2 vel etiam i/a s5ti5di sit capax1 qu mea firma op9io facile pote/ colligi ex multis qu a me dicuntur1 c4 ,et ,smalc4 9 ,exam4 ,error4 ,pag4 #cc4 ,animam vel spiritum hom9is po/ mortum aliquid s5tire1 vel aliqua re p]frui1 nec ratio p]mittit nec scriptura te/atur3 ut enim corpus s9e anima1 sic etiam anima s9e corpore1 nullus op]ationes ex]c]e pote/2 p]9de sic ac si anima illorum nulla esset1 etiam suo modo sit1 quia scilicet nullius rei s5sum habeat1 aut p] se voluptate aliqua fr possit4 ,& else:]e ! same au?or is s h>dy z to t]m ! contr>y doctr9e no o!r ?an a fable1 9 ,lib4 de ,dei filio1 ,cap4 vi4 ,pag4 #dc4 ,quod v]n de vita anim>um diss]it1 hoc in/> fabul e/1 c4 ,spiritum hom9is ad ,deum r$ire te/atur sacra scriptura1 at eum viv]a vita1 ut ait ,smiglecius1 spirituum1 vel aliquid intellig]e1 vel voluptate frui hoc extra1 contra scripturam dicitur4 ,footnote #aea3 ,see ,locke's ,essay conc]n+ human und]/&+1 ,lib4 ii4 ,*ap4 #a4 ix4 to ! xix4 ,footnote #aeb3 ,que/4 lxxxix4 ,que/4 ,,lxxxvii4 ,,que/4 ,,lxxxvii4 ,:at are we to believe conc]n+ ! resurrection8 ,,answ4 ,we are to believe1 t at ! la/ day !re %all be a g5]al resurrection ( ! dead1 bo? ( ! j & unju/2 :5 !y t are !n f\nd alive1 %all1 9 a mom5t1 be *ang$2 & ! self-same bodies ( ! dead :i* 7 laid 9 ! grave1 be+ !n aga9 unit$ to _! s\ls = ev]1 %all be rais$ up by ! p[] ( ,*ri/2 ! bodies ( ! j1 by ! ,_s ( ,*ri/1 & by virtue ( 8 resurrection1 z _! head1 %all be rais$ 9 p[]1 spiritual1 incorruptible1 & made l to 8 glori\s body2 & ! bodies ( ! wick$ %all be rais$ up 9 di%on\r1 by him1 z an (f5d$ ,judge4 ,9 ! =ego+ answ]s1 we h consid]$ ! s\l & body z sep>at$ by dea?1 ! body turn$ to corruption1 & ! s\l imm$iately ent]+ into a /ate ( happ9ess or mis]y2 & are n[ l$ to insi/ on ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection1 :5 ^! two con/itu5t p>ts ( man %all be reunit$4 ,& accord+ly we %all endeav\r1 ,i4 ,to expla9 :at we are to und]/& by ! resurrection ( ! dead4 ,,ii4 ,we %all prove t !re is no?+ 9 ?is doctr9e contr>y to reason1 at lea/1 if we consid] x z a sup]natural & div9e "w4 ,,iii4 ,we %all f>!r obs]ve1 t ?is doctr9e c\ld n be kn[n by ! light ( nature2 & !re=e we believe x z f\nd$ 9 div9e revelation4 ,,iv4 ,:at argum5ts are conta9$ 9 scripture = ! pro( !re(2 "s ( :i* might be tak5 f ! ,old ,te/am5t1 & o!rs f ! ,new1 9 :i* x is m cle>ly reveal$4 ,v4 ,we %all answ] "s ( ! mo/ mat]ial objections br\ght aga9/ x4 ,,vi4 ,we %all consid] x z univ]sal1 z x is "h /yl$ a g5]al resurrection ( ! dead1 f ! beg9n+ ( "t to ,*ri/'s second com+2 yet ) ?is exception1 t !y :o are f\nd alive %all be *ang$4 ,&1 ,,vii4 ,! condition 9 :i* ! body %all be rais$2 & ^? circum/ances ( hon\r & glory1 :i* respect1 m especially1 ! resurrection ( ! j4 ,&1 on ! o!r h&1 we %all consid] ! resurrection ( ! wick$1 z be+ 9 di%on\r1 by ,*ri/1 z an (f5d$ ,judge4 ,i4 ,:at are we to und]/& by ! resurrection ( ! dead4 ,we sometimes f9d ! ^w tak51 9 scripture1 9 a metaphorical s5se1 = ,god's do+ ^? ?+s = 8 *ur*1 :i* c\ld n be br\ght ab\t any o!rwise ?an by 8 extraord9>y & sup]natural p[]4 ,sometimes ! "w ( reg5]ation is set =? by ?is figurative way ( speak+2 :]eby !y :o are dead 9 trespasses & s9s1 are said to be quick5$2 & our ,savi\r speaks ( ?is :5 he says1 ,! h\r is com+1 & n[ is1 :5 ! dead %all he> ! voice ( ! ,son ( ,god2 & !y t he> %all live1 ,john v4 #be4 ,b we are to und]/& x 9 a prop] s5se1 z d5ot+ t *ange :i* %all pass ^u ! body1 :5 x %all be deliv]$ f ! /ate ( corruption1 into :i* x 0 br\ght at dea?1 & reunit$ to ! s\l2 :i* is di/+ui%$ 9 a foll[+ v]se1 f ?is metaphorical s5se ( x1 :5 he says1 ,all t are 9 ! graves %all he> 8 voice1 & %all come =?1 !y t h done good unto ! resurrection ( life1 & !y t h done evil unto ! resurrection ( damnation1 v]4 #bh4 ,?is includes 9 x n b>ely ! repair+1 b ! rebuild+ ! frame ( nature2 :i* 0 n only decay$1 b dissolv$ 9 dea?2 or ! ga!r+ toge!r ^? p>ticles ( matt]1 ( :i* ! body 0 be=e con/itut$2 :i* 0 n only turn$ into corruption1 b common du/2 :]eby a new body1 z to ! =m & qualities !re(1 is erect$ out ( its old mat]ials2 o!rwise x c\ld n be call$ a resurrection4 ,x is said1 inde$1 t ! body %all n1 9 all respects1 be ! same t x 0 :5 sep>at$ f ! s\l2 z ! apo/le comp>es to a gra9 ( :eat s[n 9 ! gr\nd1 :i*1 :5 x spr+s up1 is n altoge!r ! same z x 0 be=e2 = ,god give? x a body1#aec z x ha? pleas$ him1 & to e se$ 8 own body1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #cg1 #ch4 ,x is ! same = sub/ance1 z x consi/s ( ! same mat]ials1 b v diff]5t z to its qualities2 z w be f>!r consid]$1 :5 we speak conc]n+ ! condition ( ! body :5 rais$ f ! dead2 & z x is rais$ ) a design t x %\ld be re-unit$ to ! s\l1 :i* w imm$iately foll[ ^u x2 & ?is union %all be indissoluble & et]nal4 ,,ii4 ,we %all n[ consid] t !re is no?+ contr>y to reason1 or impossible1 f ! nature ( ! ?+1 :i* might h a t5d5cy to ov]?r[ ?is doctr9e2 especially if we consid] x z a sup]natural & div9e "w1 br\ght ab\t by ! almighty p[] ( ,god4 ,if we look no f>!r ?an ! p[] ( natural causes1 we may conclude x to be impossible = a creature to effect1 z mu* z x 0 at fir/ to produce ! body ( man out ( ! du/ ( ! gr\nd2 b ?is is n impossible ) ,god3 ,he t gave life & be+ to all ?+s2 &1 by 8 sov]eign w1 puts a p]iod to t life1 :i* _h be51 = "s "t cont9u$ by 8 p[] & provid5ce1 c give a new life to x2 especially if !re be no?+ 9 ?is "w t r5d]s x unmeet = x to be p]=m$ by him4 ,t !re is no?+ 9 ! nature ( ! ?+ t r5d]s a resurrection impossible1 appe>s1 9 t dea?1 ?\gh x be a dissolution ( ! frame ( nature1 does n annihilate ! body4 ,if ! body1 inde$1 7 annihilat$ at dea?1 !n x w\ld be impossible1 or contr>y to ! nature ( ?+s1 t !re %\ld be a resurrection !re(2 s9ce ! br++ x aga9 into a /ate ( exi/5ce w\ld be a new creation2 :i*1 ?\gh x w\ld n be too great a "w = omnipot5cy1 yet x c\ld n be /yl$ a resurrection1 or re/or+ ! same body to life t 0 sep>at$ f ! s\l1 to :i* x 0 once unit$4 ,b :5 we suppose t ! matt] ( :i* ! body consi/$ is /ill 9 be+1 & no?+ is necess>y to ! rais+ x f ! dead b ! recollect+ ! v>i\s p>ticles !re(1 & =m+ x aga9 into a body1 fitt$ to receive ! s\l3 ?is is n 9 its own nature impossible2 nor does x inf] a contradiction1 s z t we %\ld argue f !nce1 t x _c be br\ght ab\t by div9e p[]4 ,t ?is may m fully appe>1 let x be consid]$1 t no?+ :i* ,god has br\ght into be+1 c be annihilat$1 b by an act ( 8 w2 s9ce no?+ c defeat or disannul 8 provid5ce1 :i* upholde? all ?+s t 7 br\ght into be+ by ! ^w ( 8 p[]4 ,x is also c]ta91 t ,god has giv5 u no gr\nd to conclude t any "p ( 8 mat]ial creation has be51 or %all be turn$ into no?+2 f :5ce x foll[s1 t ! p>ticles ( all ! bodies ( m51 t once liv$ 9 ?is _w1 ?\gh turn$ to corruption or du/1 are z mu* 9 be+ z ev] !y 71 ?\gh n 9 ! same =m4 ,aga91 x is c]ta9 t ,god1 :o made & upholde? all ?+s1 has a p]fect k ( t :i* is ! object ( 8 p[]1 s9ce 8 und]/&+ is inf9ite3 !re=e he kn[s :]e ! scatt]$ du/1 or ! smalle/ p>ticles ( matt] t once con/itut$ ! bodies ( m51 are res]v$3 & :5 we speak ( a resurrection f ! dead1 we und]/& h]eby ! ga!r+ !m toge!r1 & dispos+ !m 9 su* a way z t new bodies %all be fram$ out ( !m3 !re=e1 ?\gh ?is c\ld n be done by any b ,god1 x is n impossible1 f ! nature ( ! ?+1 = him to d x2 & t he w d x w be consid]$1 :5 we come m directly to ! pro( ( ?is doctr9e4 ,we %all !re=e proce$1 ,,iii4 ,to consid] x z a matt] ( pure revelation1 su* z we c\ld n h kn[n by ! light ( nature1 )\t ! assi/ance ( scripture-light4 ,some?+1 inde$1 might be kn[n by reason conc]n+ ! immortality ( ! s\l1 & its be+ n only capable ( happ9ess or mis]y 9 a future /ate1 b dealt ) !re9 accord+ to its behavi\r 9 ?is _w3 nev]!less1 :5 we enquire into t "p1 :i* ! body %all be> !re92 :e!r x %all be rais$ & reunit$ to ! s\l1 to be = ev] a p>tn] ) x 9 :at respects its /ate 9 ano!r _w1 or %all rema9 = ev] 9 a /ate ( corruption2 ?is _c be kn[n by ! light ( nature4 ,!re are1 inde$1 _m ?+s :i* we f9d 9 ! writ+s ( ! ,hea!n1 t discov] !m to h _h "s notion ( :at be>s a resemblance to a resurrection3 z :5 !y speak conc]n+ ! transmigration ( s\ls1 or _! liv+ 9 o!r bodies1 :5 sep>at$ f ^? :i* !y =m]ly 7 unit$ to4 ,& o!rs ( !m speak conc]n+ ! g5]al conflagration1 & ! re/oration ( all ?+s1 imm$iately aft]1 to _! =m] /ate1 z well z give "s h9ts :i* are conta9$ 9 _! writ+s1 conc]n+ p>ticul> p]sons t h be5 rais$ f ! dead1 at lea/1 pret5d$ to h be5 s4 ,:at we f9d ( ?is nature !re91 v mu* resembles ! fabul\s acc\nt we h 9 ! ,popi% leg5ds ( miracles1 said to h be5 wr\ght1 ?\gh )\t pro(3 ?us we are told ( "o ,ari/eas1 ! ,proconnesian1 :o _h a p[] ( expir+ & return+ to life at pleasure1 & relat+ :at he _h se5 9 a sep>ate /ate4#aed ,! same is report$ ( "o ,h]motimus ( ,clazom5a4#aee ,b ! mo/ fam\s /ory ( ?is k9d1 is :at is relat$ by ,plato1#aef & transcrib$ f him by ,eusebius1#aeg conc]n+ "o ,er1 ! son ( ,arm5ius2 :o1 aft] he 0 sla9 9 battle1 & _h cont9u$ t5 days among o!r dead bodies1 0 br\ght home to 8 h\se2 & two days aft]1 be+ laid on 8 fun]al pile1 came to life aga93 ?is ,plato1 :ile he is relat+ x1 calls little bett] ?an a fable4#aeh ,& x 0 treat$ by o!rs ) ridicule1 h[ mu* soev] believ$ by "s :o reg>d$ reports m ?an solid evid5ce ( ! tru? !re(4 ,i might also m5tion o!rs1 :o are said1 by ,hea!n writ]s to h be5 translat$ into heav5 9 _! bodies & s\ls#aei3 ,:i* might take its fir/ rise f :at !y _h receiv$ by tradition1 conc]n+ ! translation ( ,eno* & ,elijah2 z ! /ories ( ^? t 7 rais$ f ! dead might be fir/ inv5t$ by !m ) ?is view1 t _! religion might h z great reputation z t ( ! ,jews4 ,b not)/&+ ^! p>ticul> in/ances relat$ by !m1 ( "s translat$1 or o!rs rais$ f ! dead2 !re 7 v few ( !m t believ$ ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection2 & "s treat$ x ) z mu* contempt z we d ! be=e-m5tion$ acc\nt :i* !y give ( p>ticul> p]sons rais$ f ! dead#afj4 ,?is agrees v well ) :at we read 9 scripture1 conc]n+ ! treatm5t ! apo/le ,paul met )1 :5 he enc\nt]$ ! ,epicureans & ,/oicks at ,a!ns1 prea*+ to !m ,jesus & ! resurrection1 ,acts xvii4 #ah4 ^u :i* occasion !y call him babbl]2 & ins9uat$ t he seem$ to be a sett] =? ( /range gods4 ,oecum5ius & ,*ryso/om ?9k1 t !y suppos$ he reckon$ ! resurrection among ! gods#afa1 z well z ,jesus1 ^: div9ity he d\btless ma9ta9$2 b :e!r !y 7 s /upid z ?us to wre/ 8 words1 is n mat]ial4 ,x is no wond] to f9d ! ,epicureans treat+ ?is doctr9e ) ridicule2 = !y1 d5y+ ! immortality ( ! s\l1 c\ld n ent]ta9 ! lea/ idea ( ! resurrection ( ! body 9 any s5se3 ,:]eas ! ,/oicks1 ?\gh !y did n own ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection1 yet !y c\ld n ?9k x s /range a doctr9e z "s o!rs might d2 s9ce !y held t ! s\l1 aft] dea?1 cont9u$ at lea/1 z long z ! body2 & !y knew v well1 t _m ( ! philosoph]s /r5u\sly ma9ta9$ ! transmigration ( s\ls2 &1 inde$1 ?is 0 held by _m ( !m1 z well z ! ,platoni/s & ,py?agoreans2 & !re=e ! resurrection1 ?\gh x diff]$ f x1 c\ld n seem s /range & unhe>d ( a notion1 z t !y %\ld reckon x among ! gods3 ,h[ev]1 x pla9ly appe>s f h5ce t ?is doctr9e c\ld n be le>n$ by ! light ( nature2 :atev] confus$ ideas ! ,hea!n might h ent]ta9$ by tradition1 conc]n+ x4 ,!re=e x foll[s f h5ce1 t we mu/ look = a satisfactory acc\nt h]e( f scripture3 ,?us :5 ! ,sadducees put a /upid "q to our ,savi\r conc]n+ ! woman t _h sev5 husb&s1 :i* successively di$2 & !y w\ld "k ^: wife %e %\ld be 9 ! resurrection2 by :i* !y design$ to express _! opposition to ?is doctr9e1 r ?an a desire ( in=mation z to ! "q propos$3 ,our ,savi\r 9 8 reply to !m ref]s !m to ! scriptures1 ,matt4 xxii #bi4 z ! f\nta9 f :5ce a cle> & satisfactory k ( ?is doctr9e is to be d]iv$ z well z f ! p[] ( ,god4 ,?is div9e p]fection argues ! possibility !re(1 ! ju/ice & goodness ( ,god1 its exp$i5cy2 b ! scriptures1 :i* conta9 a revelation ( 8 w1 repres5t x z c]ta92 & ?is leads u to consid] "s argum5ts t are conta9$ 91 or d$uc$ f scripture = ! pro( !re(2 & "h we %all consid]1 #a4 ,^? pro(s :i* we h = x1 tak5 f ! ,old ,te/am5t4 ,^! ,i *use fir/ to insi/ on1 because ,i am s5sible !re are _m :o ?9k1 t ! *ur* knew no?+ ( x1 till x 0 reveal$1 by our ,savi\r1 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t3 ,?is v mu* detracts f ! importance ( ! doctr9e1 z well z r5d]s ! /ate ( ^? :o liv$ be=e ,*ri/'s inc>nation1 v uncom=table1 s9ce ! sa9ts1 accord+ to ?is op9ion1 mu/ h _h no hope ( a glori\s resurrection to et]nal life4 ,?is notion is def5d$ by _m :o ext5d ! d>kness ( ! disp5sation f>!r ?an :at is conv5i5t2 & among o!rs1 x is g5]ally ma9ta9$ by ! ,soc9ians1 probably ) ?is design1 t s9ce accord+ to !m1 our ,savi\r _h little else 9 view1 9 com+ into ! _w1 b to lead m5 into ! k ( "s ?+s :i* !y 7 ignorant ( be=e2 ?is might be reckon$ "o ( ^? doctr9es t he came to communicate4 ,?us ,volkelius d5ies t !re 7 any promises ( et]nal life made to ! *ur* "u ! ,old ,te/am5t2 & concludes t !re 0 no "o :o _h ! lea/ surmise t any su* doctr9e 0 conta9$ 9 ^? scriptures :i* we commonly br+ f !nce to prove x#afb4 ,& to give c\nt5ance to ?is op9ion1 sev]al quotations are (t5 tak5 f ,jewi% writ]s1 s9ce our ,savi\r's "t1 :o ei!r speak d\btfully ( ?is matt]1 or give occasion to ?9k t !y did n und]/& ^? scriptures :i* e/abli% ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 z hav+ any ref]5ce to x4 ,!re=e x may n be amiss = u to enquire2 :at 7 ! s5tim5ts ( "s ( ! ,jews ab\t ?is matt]8 ,e "o kn[s t !re 0 "o sect among/ !m1 namely1 ! ,sadducees1 :o di/+ui%$ !mselves f o!rs by d5y+ x3 ,& ,josephus gives ! l>ge/ acc\nt ( any "o1 conc]n+ ano!r sect1 to wit1 ! ,ess5s1 :o affect$ to lead a recluse life1 9 _! respective colleges1 & 7 gov]n$ by laws peculi> to !mselves3 ,among o!r ?+s :i* he relates conc]n+ _! conduct & s5tim5ts1 he says1 t x 0 an op9ion e/abli%$ among !m1 t ! bodies ( m5 7 corruptible1 & ! matt] ( :i* !y 7 comp\nd$1 n p]petual2 ?\gh ! s\l rema9$ = ev]3 ,& !n he repres5ts !m z speak+1 accord+ to ! ,py?agorean & ,platonick way1 conc]n+ ! body's be+ ! prison ( ! s\l1 & its rema9+ :5 releas$ f x1 & ( ! s\l's dwell+ 9 a pleasant place1 & enjoy+ _m ?+s t t5d to make x happy1 c4#afc4 ,nev]!less1 8 acc\nt ( !m is s %ort1 & ! expression on :i* ! :ole /ress ( ?is supposition is f\nd$1 a little ambigu\s1 namely1 t ! bodies ( m5 are corruptible1 & _! matt] n p]petual1 :i* may be und]/ood z agree+ ) ! common fai? conc]n+ man's mortality1 & ! body's turn+ to corruption1 & n rema9+ 9 ! same /ate 9 :i* x 02 t x seems to leave ! matt] d\btful1 :e!r !y ass]t$ or d5i$ ! resurrection4 ,x is also suppos$1 t ,philo d5i$ ?is doctr9e f sev]al passages obs]v$ 9 8 writ+s1 :i* a late le>n$ writ] takes notice (#afd2 b ?is is only ! op9ion ( a s+le p]son1 :o1 accord+ to 8 g5]al "*1 seems to be halt+ betwe5 two op9ions1 to wit1 ! doctr9e ( ,moses1 & ! philosophy ( ,plato2 & !re=e ,i take 8 s5tim5ts1 ab\t ?is1 to be no?+ else b an affection ( ?9k+ or speak+ agreeably to ! ,platonic philosophy1 :i* _h probably giv5 su* a t9cture to 8 notions1 t he might d5y ! resurrection4 ,& if ! ,ess5s1 be=e-m5tion$1 %\ld be all[$ to h d5i$ x1 !y receiv$ x f _! atta*m5t to ! same1 or1 at lea/1 ! ,py?agorean philosophy3 ,b we _c f h5ce conclude t ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection 0 d5i$ by ! ma9 body ( ! ,jews1 or ! greate/ "p ( !m2 or by any1 except+ ^? :o 7 l$ out ( ! way1 by ! writ+s ( ! philosoph]s3 ,:i* gave occasion to ! apo/le ,paul to w>n ! *ur* to bew>e ( philosophy & va9 deceit1 aft] ! tradition ( m51 aft] ! rudim5ts ( ! _w1 & n aft] ,*ri/1 ,col4 ii4 #h4 z =esee+ t "s ( !m1 9 aft]-ages1 w\ld1 9 _m respects1 corrupt ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 by accommodat+ !m to1 or expla9+ !m by :at !y f\nd 9 ! writ+s ( ! ,hea!n philosoph]s1 z ,orig51 ,ju/9 ,m>tyr1 & "s o!rs did2 & he seems to take ! h9t f :at _h be5 be=e obs]v$ relat+ to ! corruption ( ! ,jewi% fai?1 by ^? :o 7 atta*$ to !m4 ,?us conc]n+ ! op9ion ( ^? ,jews1 :o are suppos$ to d5y ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection4 ,on ! o!r h&1 !re are sev]al ,rabb9ical writ]s1 :o suffici5tly intimate _! belief ( ?is doctr9e2 ?\gh x is true1 "s ( !m inf] x f su* premises1 z discov] great weakness 9 _! me?od ( reason+4 ,?us ! le>n$ bi%op ,pe>son obs]ves1 t !y produce sev]al places out ( ,moses's writ+s1 :i* :5 ! resurrection is believ$1 may1 9 "s k9d1 s]ve to illu/rate x1 b c1 9 no degree1 be ?\ght to reveal s great a my/]y#afe4 ,& ,dr4 ,lightfoot produces o!r pro(s1 :i* !y br+ = ?is doctr9e1 z little to ! purpose#aff1 ( :i* all ! use t c be made is1 t we may f h5ce obs]ve1 t !y believ$ ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+1 to be conta9$ 9 scripture4 ,:e!r !y 7 able to def5d x by %ew+ ! =ce ( ^? argum5ts on :i* x is f\nd$ !re9 or no1 is n mu* to our pres5t purpose1 my design 9 ref]r+ to _! writ+s be+ to prove t ?is doctr9e 0 embrac$ by ! ,jews1 9 ! ages be=e1 z well z s9ce our ,savi\r's "t4 ,x is true1 ! ,talmud1 & o!r writ+s1 :i* are g5]ally quot$ = ! pro( ( x1 are ( lat] date1 & ! mo/ anci5t ( ! ,*aldee p>aphrases n[ extant1 is suppos$ to h be5 writt5 ab\t t "t1 or1 at lea/1 b little be=e x3 ,& !re are no un9spir$ writ+s1 relat+ to ! ,jewi% affairs1 m anci5t1 except ^? :i* we g5]ally call ,apocryphal2 :i* mo/ suppose to h be5 writt5 ab\t #aej ye>s be=e ! ,*ri/ian ra4 ,& x is v evid5t1 t ab\t t "t ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection 0 believ$ by ! ,jewi% *ur*2 z ! au?or ( ! book ( ,maccabees1 9 ! hi/ory ( ! m>tyrdom ( ! sev5 bre?r5 9 ! reign ( ,antio*us#afg1 repres5ts "s ( !m 9 ! agonies ( dea?1 z express+ ! firm belief !y _h ( a resurrection to et]nal life2 _! "m1 9 ! mean :ile1 enc\rag+ !m f ! same consid]ation4 ,^!1 z x is m ?an probable1 ! apo/le includes 9 ! numb] ( ^? noble ,old ,te/am5t wor?ies :o 7 tortur$1 n accept+ deliv]ance1 t !y might obta9 a bett] resurrection1 ,heb4 xi4 #ce4 :i* is an und5iable evid5ce t ! *ur* at t "t believ$ ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection4 ,all t ,i %all add "u ?is head is1 t h[ weak soev] ! reason+ ( "s ,jewi% writ]s1 conc]n+ ?is subject1 has be51 !re are o!rs :o give sub/antial pro(s f ! ,old ,te/am5t2 :i* n only argues t !y believ$ x1 b t _! belief proce$$ f a j conviction ( ! tru? !re(4 ,& !y give ! same s5se ( "s ( ^? scriptures :i* are g5]ally produc$ = ! pro( h]e(1 z we d#afh4 ,! fir/ scripture t we %all take notice (1 is :at conta9s ! vision m5tion$ 9 ,ezek4 xxxvii4 #a1 seq4 conc]n+ ! valley :i* 0 full ( bones1 :i* 7 v dry3 ,^u :i* occasion ,god says1 ,son ( man1 ,c ^! bones live8 to :i* he replies1 ,o ,"l ,god1 ?\ kn[e/4 ,& aft]w>ds we read ( ,god's lay+ s9ews1 & br++ up fle% ^u !m1 cov]+ !m ) sk91 & putt+ brea? into !m2 & _! be+ h]eupon re/or$ to life4 ,i am s5sible t !y :o are on ! o!r side ( ! "q1 pret5d t ?is is no pro( ( a resurrection2 because ! design !re( 0 to illu/rate & make way = ! pr$iction m5tion$ 9 ! foll[+ v]ses1 conc]n+ ! deliv]ance ( ,god's p f ! ,babyloni% captivity3 ,b t :i* seems to h its weight ) me is1 t ,god w\ld nev] h made use ( a similitude to lead !m into ?is doctr9e1 tak5 f a ?+ :i* !y _h no mann] ( idea (3 ,b if we suppose t !y believ$ t !re %all be a resurrection ( ! dead1 agreeable to ! lit]al s5se ( ! words "h made use ( to illu/rate x1 !n ! argum5t tak5 f !nce is pla9 & easy1 q4 d4 z c]ta9ly z y h gr\nd to believe t ! dead %all be rais$ at ! la/ day 7:i* ?\gh x c\ld n be br\ght ab\t by any natural means1 yet x %all be effect$ by ! p[] ( ,god27 s y\r deliv]ance1 h[ unlikely soev] x may appe> to ^? :o look no f>!r ?an second causes1 %all come to pass by ,god's extraord9>y p[] & provid5ce1 :i* w be z life f ! dead4 ,& :]eas x is f>!r object$1 t :5 ,god ask$ ! prophet1 :e!r ^! dry bones c\ld live8 ,he seems to be 9 d\bt ab\t x2 :i* argues t he _h no idea ( ! resurrection ( ! dead4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t 8 d\bt respect$ an ev5t t %\ld imm$iately ensue2 he knew t ,god c\ld put life into ^! bones2 b :e!r he w\ld d x n[ or no1 he c\ld n tell3 ,!re=e x does n conta9 any disbelief ( ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection at ! la/ day2 &1 inde$1 ?is scripture1 h[ little soev] x may seem to "s to make = ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+1 is alleg$ by o!rs1 z an und5iable pro( ( x4 ,t]tullian expressly says1 t ?is w\ld h be5 a v insignificant vision1 if ?is doctr9e 7 n true#afi4 ,& ,j]ome speaks to ! same purpose1 suppos+ t ,god w\ld nev] illu/rate any tru? :i* !y 7 9 d\bt (1 by a similitude tak5 f an incr$ible fiction#agj4 ,& ,m5asseh ,b5 ,israel1 a le>n$ ,jew1 supposes ?is text to be an express & infallible pro( ( ! resurrection2 :i* pla9ly argues t he ?\ght ! ,jews1 9 =m] ages1 7 conv9c$ ( ?is doctr9e !reby#aga4 ,b suppos+ ?is scripture be n reckon$ suffici5t to ev9ce ! tru? ( ?is doctr9e1 !re is ano!r :i* has m weight 9 x1 viz4 t 9 ,job xix4 #be-bg4 ,i "k t my ,r$eem] live?1 & t he %all /& at ! latt] day ^u ! e>?3 ,& ?\gh1 aft] my sk91 worms de/roy ?is body1 yet 9 my fle% %all ,i see ,god3 ,:om ,i %all see = myself1 & m9e eyes %all behold1 & n ano!r1 ?\gh my re9s be consum$ )9 me4 ,job1 z is g5]ally suppos$1 liv$ 9 ,moses' "t2 !re=e1 if x c be made appe> t he pr(esses 8 fai? 9 ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection1 we may conclude t ! *ur* 0 acqua9t$ ) x 9 ! e>ly ages !re(2 & no?+ seems m evid5t1 f ! pla9 s5se ( ! words1 ?an t he "h pr(esses 8 fai? 91 & enc\rages himself f ! hope ( future bless$ness1 bo? 9 s\l & body1 at ,*ri/'s second com+ 9 ! la/ day4 ,x is ) a great deal ( difficulty t !y :o d5y ?is doctr9e1 are oblig$ to acc\nt = ! s5se ( ?is text1 s z to evade ! =ce ( ! argum5t tak5 f !nce to prove x4 ,^! suppose t ,job int5ds no?+ h]eby b a firm p]suasion :i* he _h1 t he %\ld be recov]$ f t /ate ( mis]y 9 :i* he !n 01 :i* n only affect$ 8 m9d1 b 8 body1 z x 0 smitt5 ) sore boils1 f ! sole ( 8 foot unto 8 cr[n1 ,job ii4 #g4 8 fle% be+ clo!d ) worms1 & 8 sk9 brok5 & become loa?some1 *ap4 vii4 #e4 & accord+ly he says1 ,i %all be r$eem$ f ?is affliction1 & br\ght into a happy /ate be=e ,i die2 & s !y suppose t ! words are to be tak5 9 a metaphorical s5se2 & !re=e d n prove ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection4 ,b ?is w appe> to be a v great p]v]sion ( ! s5se ( ?is text1 if we consid]1 #a4 ,9 h[ solemn a mann] he br+s x 91 9 ! v]ses imm$iately =ego+4 ,oh t my words 7 n[ writt56 ,oh t !y 7 pr9t$ 9 a book6 t !y 7 grav5 ) an iron p5 & lead1 9 ! rock = ev]6 ,:i* seems to import t he _h some?+ to communicate1 t 0 ( f> great] mom5t ?an ! acc\nt ( 8 deliv]ance f ! afflictions he 0 "u 9 ?is _w4 ,!re=e x seems m agreeable to und]/& ! s5se ( ! words1 z d5ot+ t great & important tru?1 9 :i* all believ]s are conc]n$1 relat+ to ,*ri/'s second com+1 & ! happ9ess t 8 sa9ts %all !n enjoy 9 s\l & body2 ?is des]ves to be writ ) a p5 ( iron1 t x may be transmitt$ to all g5]ations4 ,b1 #b4 ,x is evid5t t he is "h speak+ ( some?+ t %\ld be done1 n :il/ he liv$1 b 9 ! end ( "t2 = he consid]s 8 ,r$eem]1 z /&+ 9 ! latt] day ^u ! e>?4 ,! p]son :om he "h speaks ( z 8 ,r$eem]1 is1 d\btless1 our ,savi\r1 :o is frequ5tly describ$1 bo? 9 ! ,old & ,new-,te/am5t1 "u t "*3 ,&1 if at any "t ,god ! ,fa!r is call$ ! ,r$eem] ( 8 p1 x may f>!r be obs]v$ t he is nev] said 9 r$eem+ !m to make himself visible to _! bodily eyes1 or to /& ^u ! e>?1 mu* less to d ?is 9 ! latt] or la/ day1 9 :i* ,*ri/ is said to come aga9 9 a visible mann]1 to raise ! dead & judge ! _w3 ,& ?is ,job int5ds :5 he says1 ,9 my fle% %all ,i see ,god1 :om ,i %all see = myself & m9e eyes %all behold1 & n ano!r4 #c4 ,x is evid5t also t he int5ds h]eby some?+ t %\ld befal him aft] 8 dea?1 & n b>ely a deliv]ance f 8 pres5t mis]y 9 ?is _w2 = he speaks ( 8 sk9 or body z dev\r$ by worms1 & 8 re9s consum$ )9 him2 :i* c int5d no o!r ?an a /ate ( corruption 9 dea?4 #d4 ,x does n appe> t ,job _h any intimation conc]n+ ! *ange ( 8 condition 9 ?is _w1 be=e ,god turn$ 8 captivity1 hav+ fir/ made him s5sible ( 8 error1 9 utt]+ t :i* he und]/ood n1 :5 he te/ifi$ 8 reconciliation to 8 fri5ds1 not)/&+ ! injuries he _h receiv$ f !m1 by pray+ = !m1 *ap4 xlii4 #c1 #aj4 ,&1 inde$1 he 0 s f> f expect+ happ9ess 9 ?is life1 t he says1 ,m9e eye %all no m see good1 viz4 9 ?is _w1 *ap4 vii4 #g4 & h]eupon he takes occasion to m$itate on 8 own mortality 9 ! foll[+ words2 ,! eye ( him t ha? se5 me %all see me no m2 ?9e eyes are ^u me1 & ,i am n3 ,& aft] ?is he prays1 ,o t ?\ w\ld/ hide me 9 ! grave1 *ap4 xiv4 #ac4 c4 ,& imm$iately be=e he speaks ( 8 ,r$eem] z liv+1 & ! deliv]ance :i* he %\ld obta9 9 ! latt] day1 9 ! text "u our pres5t consid]ation1 he e>ne/ly desires ! compassion ( 8 fri5ds3 ,h pity ^u me1 h pity ^u me1 ,o ye my fri5ds2 = ! h& ( ,god ha? t\*$ me2 :i* does n well agree ) ! lea/ expectation ( a /ate ( happ9ess 9 ?is _w2 9 :i* case he w\ld n ne$ _! pity2 he might only h conv9c$ !m ( ! tru? !re(1 & x w\ld h giv5 a turn to _! behavi\r t[>ds him2 = we f9d1 t1 :5 ,god bless$ 8 latt] end m ?an 8 beg9n+1 e "o 0 z ready to com=t him conc]n+ ! evil t ! ,"l _h br\ght ^u him1 & %ew _! v great respect to him1 by (f]+ him pres5ts1 z any 7 be=e to reproa* him4 ,!re=e ^u ! :ole1 x is v evid5t t ,job is n speak+ conc]n+ 8 deliv]ance f 8 pres5t evils 9 ?is _w1 b ( a p]fect deliv]ance f all evil 9 ! great day ( ! resurrection3 ,accord+ly we mu/ conclude1 t ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection is pla9ly ass]t$ 9 ?is scripture2 & inde$1 ,j]ome says1 t no "o :o wrote aft] ,*ri/ has m pla9ly ma9ta9$ ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection ?an ,job does 9 ?is scripture1 :o liv$ be=e him#agb4 ,!re is ano!r scripture1 by :i*1 if ,i d n mi/ake ! s5se !re(1 ,job appe>s to h _h a /eady fai? 9 ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection1 & 0 firmly p]suad$ conc]n+ 8 happ9ess1 :5 rais$ f ! dead1 namely1 9 *ap4 xiv4 #ac1 #ad1 #ae4 9 :i* he says1 ,o6 t ?\ w\ld/ hide me 9 ! grave1 t ?\ w\ld/ keep me secret until ?y wra? be pa/2 t is1 till a full end is put to all ! afflictive provid5ces :i* m5 are liable to 9 ?is pres5t _w1 namely1 till ! day ( ,*ri/'s second com+2 or1 t ?\ w\ld/ appo9t me a set "t1 & rememb] me2 namely1 t ?\ w\ld/ deliv] me f ! evils :i* ,i n[ endure4 ,z to ! =m] ( ^! exp$i5ts1 to wit1 8 deliv]ance by dea?1 t he c\nts a bless+1 because he takes x = grant$ t if a man die he %all live aga91 v]4 #ad4agc & !re=e says1 all ! days ( my appo9t$ "t1 t is1 n ( ! appo9t$ "t ( life1 b ! "t appo9t$ t he %\ld lie 9 ! grave1 9 :i* he desir$ t ,god w\ld hide him2 !re1 says he1 ,i %all wait1 or rema91 till my *ange come1 t is1 till ,i am *ang$ f a /ate ( mortality to t ( life4 ,& he goes on 9 ! foll[+ words1 ,?\ %alt call1 t is1 by ?y p[] ?\ %alt raise me1 & ,i w answ] !e1 or come =? out ( my grave2 & h]eby ?\ wilt make x kn[n t ?\ ha/ a desire to ! "w ( ?9e h&s4 ,if x be object$ to ?is s5se ( ! words1 t ,job says1 v]4 #ab4 t man lie? d[n1 & rise? n till ! heav5s be no m2 !y %all n awake nor be rais$ out ( _! sleep2 !re=e he is s f> f expect+ relief f 8 mis]y 9 ! resurrection1 t he seems pla9ly to d5y x4 ,to ?is ,i answ]1 t he do? n d5y ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection 9 ^? words :]e9 he says t !y %all n be rais$ f ! dead1 till ! heav5s be no m2 :i* seems to intimate t he conclud$ t ! dead %\ld rise :5 ! frame ( nature 0 *ang$1 z x w be1 at ! la/ day1 9 :i* ! heav5s %all be no m4 ,i confess ?is s5se is n commonly giv5 ( ^! v]ses1 nor any argum5t drawn f1 !m to prove a resurrection f ! dead2 !re=e ,i w\ld n be too t5aci\s ( m9e own s5se !re(2 b ,i _c b ?9k x m probable ?an ! common s5se t is giv5 ( ! words1 & if s1 x may be consid]$ z a pro( ( ! doctr9e t we are ma9ta9+4 ,!re is ano!r scripture :i* pla9ly proves ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection1 namely1 ,dan4 xii4 #b4 ,_m ( !m t sleep 9 ! du/ %all awake1 "s to ev]la/+ life1 & "s to %ame & ev]la/+ contempt4 ,?is scripture is br\ght by sev]al ,rabb9ical writ]s1 z a pro( ( ?is doctr9e2 & ! words are s express1 t x w be v difficult to evade ! =ce ( !m2 ?\gh1 x is true1 "s mod]n writ]s1 :o are ready to conclude t ! ,old ,te/am5t is sil5t z to ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection1 take ! words 9 a metaphorical s5se1 = ! deliv]ance ( ! *ur* f ^? griev\s p]secutions :i* !y 7 "u 9 ! reign ( ,antio*us2 & s sleep+ 9 ! du/ is tak51 by !m1 = ly+ 9 ! holes & caves ( ! e>?1 ! ,jews be+ =c$ to seek protection !re f ! fury ( ! tyrant3 ,b ?is _c be prop]ly call$ sleep+ 9 ! du/ ( ! e>?2 & _! deliv]ance f ?is p]secution is n consi/5t ) ! contempt t %\ld be ca/ on "s t 7 rais$ out ( ! du/2 nor c\ld ! happ9ess t o!rs enjoy$ 9 ?is deliv]ance1 be call$ ev]la/+ life1 x be+ only a temporal salvation1 t accord+ to !m1 is "h spok5 (2 & x mu/ be a /ra9+ ! metaphor to a great degree1 to apply ! foll[+ words to _! wise m5 & tea*]s1 aft] ?is deliv]ance1 t !y %\ld %9e z ! brightness ( ! firmam5t2 !re=e ?is s5se has su* difficulties att5d+ x1 t e p]son :o is n prepossess$ ) prejudice mu/ give into ! lit]al s5se ( ! text2 & confess t x is an argum5t to prove ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection4 ,! only difficulty t is pret5d$ to be involv$ 9 ?is s5se ( ! text is its be+ said1 ,_m ( !m t sleep 9 ! du/ %all awake2 :]eas ! doctr9e t we are def5d+1 is t ( an univ]sal resurrection4 ,b s9ce we %all h occasion to speak to t "u a foll[+ head1 we %all r *oose to ref] x to its prop] place1 9 :i*1 accord+ to our design$ me?od1 we are to consid] t all :o h liv$ f ! beg9n+ to ! end ( "t1 %all be rais$4 ,!re are o!r scriptures 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t t might be br\ght to prove ?is doctr9e1 su* z t 9 ,deut4 xxxii4 #ci4 9 :i* ,god says1 ,i kill1 & ,i make alive2 & t p>allel text1 9 :i* ! same ?+ is confess$1 & f>!r expla9$1 by ,hannah1 9 h] song1 9 #a ,sam4 ii4 #f4 ,! ,"l kille? & make? alive1 he br+e? d[n to ! grave1 & br+e? up4 ,i "k t dea? & life are sometimes tak5 = good & evil2 b :y %\ld deliv]ance f ! mis]ies ( ?is pres5t life be repres5t$ by ! metaphor ( a resurrection1 & ?is attribut$ to ! almighty p[] ( ,god1 if ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection 0 reckon$ by ! *ur* at t "t1 no o!r ?an a fiction or *im]a1 z x mu/ be suppos$ to be if !y _h no idea ( x1 z n hav+ receiv$ x by div9e revelation8 ,we might1 z a f>!r pro( ( ?is doctr9e1 consid] ^? ?ree in/ances t we h 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t ( p]sons rais$ f ! dead1 namely1 ! ,%unamite's *ild1 by ! prophet ,eli%a1 #b ,k+s iv4 #ce4 & ! man :o 0 ca/ into 8 sepul*re1 t reviv$ & /ood on 8 feet1 :5 he t\*$ 8 bones1 *ap4 xiii4 #ba4 & ! wid[ ( ,z>epha?'s son1 by ! prophet ,elijah1 on :i* occasion x is said1 ,he cri$ to ! ,"l1 & said1 ,o ,"l my ,god1 ,i pray !e let ?is *ild's s\l come into him aga92 & accord+ly ! s\l ( ! *ild came into him aga91 & he reviv$1 #a ,k+s xvii4 #ba1 #bb4 ,f h5ce we mu/ conclude1 t ?is doctr9e 0 n unkn[n to ! prophet2 = if x _h1 he c\ld n h direct$ 8 pray] to ,god 9 fai?4 ,& ^! in/ances ( a resurrection ( p>ticul> p]sons c\ld n b give occasion to ! *ur* at t "t1 to believe ! possibility ( a resurrection at ! la/ day2 s t x might z reasonably be expect$ t ,god w ex]t 8 p[] by rais+ ! dead !n1 z t he w\ld d x at ?is "t1 unless !re 0 some?+ 9 ?is possible ev5t contr>y to 8 moral p]fections2 b ! resurrection appe>$ to !m z x do? to all :o consid] him z ! gov]nor ( ! _w1 & z di/ribut+ rew>ds & puni%m5ts to e "o accord+ to _! works1 z n only agreeable to ^! p]fections1 b1 9 "s respects1 necess>y = ! illu/ration !re(4 ,!re=e we mu/ conclude1 t z !y _h p>ticul> in/ances ( a resurrection1 :i* argu$ ! g5]al resurrection possible1 !y might easily believe t x %\ld be future2 :i* is ! doctr9e t we are ma9ta9+4 ,to ?is we may add1 t ! patri>* ,abraham believ$ ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection2 !re=e he _h x "s way or o!r reveal$ to him1 be=e ! ^w ( ,god 0 committ$ to writ+4 ,?is appe>s f :at ! apo/le says :5 speak+ conc]n+ 8 (f]+ ,isaac1 t he acc\nt$ t ,god 0 able to raise him up ev5 f ! dead1 ,heb4 xi4 #ai4 ,f h5ce x is evid5t t he 0 v]ily p]suad$ :5 he b\nd him to ! alt>1 & lift$ up 8 h& to slay him1 t ,god w\ld suff] him to d x1 o!rwise x _h be5 no trial ( 8 fai?1 s t 8 be+ prev5t$ f lay+ 8 h& on him 0 an unexpect$ provid5ce4 ,n[ h[ c\ld he solve ! difficulty t w\ld necess>ily ensue h]eupon2 _h he expect$ t ,god w\ld give him ano!r se$ in/ead ( ,isaac1 t w\ld n h be5 an accompli%m5t ( ! promise :i* 0 giv5 to him1 namely1 t 9 ,isaac 8 se$ %\ld be call$2 !re=e ! only ?+ t he dep5d$ on1 01 t :5 he _h (f]$ him1 ,god w\ld raise him f ! dead1 & by ?is means fulfil ! promise t 0 made to him conc]n+ ! num]\s se$ t %\ld desc5d f him2 !re=e x _c be suppos$ t ,abraham 0 a /rang] to ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection4 ,!re are o!r scriptures by :i* x appe>s t ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection 0 reveal$ to ! *ur* "u ! ,old ,te/am5t disp5sation1 ei!r f ! s5se ( ! words !mselves1 or ! explication !re( 9 ! ,new1 :i* ref]s to !m3 ?us x is said 9 ,psal4 xvi4 #aj4 ,?\ wilt n leave my s\l 9 hell2 nei!r wilt ?\ suff] ?9e holy "o to see corruption2 :i* ! apo/le ,pet] quotes to prove ! resurrection ( ,*ri/1 9 ,acts ii4 #bd-bg4 ,if ,david !re=e knew t ! ,messiah %\ld be rais$ f ! dead 7:i*1 z w be consid]$ "u a foll[+ head1 is a glori\s pro( ( ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection ( ! sa9ts7 we _c suppose t he 0 a /rang] to ?is doctr9e himself4 ,aga91 x is said 9 ,isa4 xxv4 #h4 ,he w swall[ up dea? 9 victory2 & ?is is m5tion$ imm$iately aft] a pr$iction ( ! glori\s provision1 :i* ,god w\ld make = 8 p "u ! gospel-disp5sation1 :i* is call$1 by a metaphorical way ( speak+1 v]4 #f4 ,a fea/ ( fat ?+s1 a fea/ ( w9es on ! lees1 ( fat ?+s full ( m>r[1 ( w9es on ! lees well ref9$2 & ( ! gospel's be+ prea*$ to ! ,g5tiles1 v]4 #g4 :i* is express$ by 8 de/roy+ ! face ( cov]+1 & ! veil t 0 spread ov] all nations3 !re=e x may well be suppos$ to conta9 a pr$iction ( some?+ consequ5t !reupon1 namely1 ! g5]al resurrection3 & !re is ano!r scripture to ! same purpose1 viz4 ,hos4 xiii4 #ad4 ,i w ransom !m f ! p[] ( ! grave2 ,i w r$eem !m f dea?3 ,o dea?1 ,i w be ?y plague2 ,o grave1 ,i w be ?y de/ruction2 & bo? ^! scriptures are ref]r$ to by ! apo/le1 z :at %all be fulfill$ 9 ! resurrection ( ! dead2 :5 he says1 ,!n %all be br\ght to pass ! say+ t is writt51 ,dea? is swall[$ up 9 victory3 ,o dea?1 :]e is ?y /+8 ,o grave1 :]e is ?y victory8 #a ,cor4 xv4 #ed1 #ee4 ,!re=e we _c b ?9k t ! prophets1 & ! *ur* 9 _! day1 und]/ood ! words 9 ! same s5se4 ,!re is ano!r scripture 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 9 :i* ! premises are laid d[n1 f :5ce ! conclusion is drawn 9 ! ,new = ! pro( ( ?is doctr9e1 namely1 :5 ,god reveal$ himself to ,moses1 ,exod4 iii4 #f4 :i* our ,savi\r ref]s to1 & proves ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection f1 aga9/ ! ,sadducees4 ,n[ t ! dead are rais$1 ev5 ,moses %ew$ at ! bu%1 :5 he calle? ! ,"l1 ! ,god ( ,abraham1 & ! ,god ( ,isaac1 & ! ,god ( ,jacob3 = he is n ! ,god ( ! dead1 b ( ! liv+1 ,luke xx4 #cg1 #ch4 :i* argum5t 0 s conv9c+1 t c]ta9 ( ! ,scribes1 said1 9 ! foll[+ words1 ,ma/]1 ?\ ha/ well said2 & aft] t1 !y1 t is1 ! ,sadducees1 dur/ n ask him any "q at all2 s t x sil5c$1 if x did n conv9ce !m4 ,!re are "s1 inde$1 :o1 ?\gh !y conclude t x is a v /rong pro( ( ! immortality ( ! s\l1 :i* ! ,sadducees d5i$1 s9ce t :i* does n exi/ _c be ! subject ( a promise2 yet1 !y _c see h[ ! resurrection c be prov$ f x2 :]eas x is br\ght1 by our ,savi\r1 = t purpose3 !re=e1 t ! =ce ( ?is argum5t may appe>1 we mu/ consid] :at is ! import ( ! promise conta9$ 9 ?is cov5ant1 t ,god w\ld be ! ,god ( ,abraham2 :i* is expla9$ else:]e1 :5 he told him1 ,i am ?y %ield & ?y exce$+ great rew>d1 ,g54 xv4 #a4 ,he 0 !re=e giv5 h]eby to expect1 at ! h& ( ,god1 all ! spiritual & sav+ bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace2 b ^! bless+s respect n only ! s\l1 b ! body2 & z !y are ext5d$ to bo? worlds1 x is an evid5t pro( ( ! happ9ess ( ! sa9ts 9 _! bodies 9 a future /ate1 & consequ5tly t !y %all be rais$ f ! dead4 ,?is leads u1 #b4 ,to consid] ^? argum5ts to prove ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection :i* are conta9$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 9 :i* x is m fully & expressly reveal$ ?an 9 any "p ( scripture4 ,"h we may fir/ take notice ( ^? p>ticul> in/ances 9 :i* our ,savi\r rais$ p]sons f ! dead 9 a miracul\s way1 z ! prophets ,elijah & ,eli%a did "u ! ,old ,te/am5t disp5sation1 z 0 be=e obs]v$4 ,?us he rais$ ,jairus's daught]1 :om he f\nd dead 9 ! h\se1 ,matt4 ix4 #be4 & ano!r1 to wit1 ! wid['s son at ,na91 :5 !y 7 c>ry+ him to ! grave2 :i* 0 done 9 ! pres5ce ( a great multitude1 ,luke vii4 #aa1 #ad1 #ae4 & !re 0 ano!r in/ance h]e( 9 8 rais+ ,laz>us f ! dead1 ,john xi4 #dc1 #dd4 :i* he did 9 a v solemn & public mann]1 aft] he _h be5 dead f\r days1 8 body be+ !n corrupt$ & laid 9 ! grave1 f :5ce ,*ri/ calls him1 & he imm$iately reviv$ & came =?4 ,^! in/ances ( ! resurrection ( p>ticul> p]sons t5d$ to put ! doctr9e ( ! g5]al resurrection out ( all mann] ( d\bt2 &1 inde$1 x 01 at ?is "t1 h>dly que/ion$ by any1 except+ ! ,sadducees3 !re=e be=e ,*ri/ rais$ ,laz>us1 :5 he only told 8 si/] ,m>?a t he %\ld rise aga91 %e1 n !n und]/&+ t he design$ imm$iately to raise him f ! dead1 expresses h] fai? 9 ! doctr9e ( ! g5]al resurrection2 ,i "k t he %all rise aga9 9 ! resurrection at ! la/ day1 ,john xi4 #bd4 ^u :i* occasion our ,savi\r replies1 ,i am ! resurrection & ! life1 v]4 #be4 d5ot+ t ?is "w 0 to be p]=m$ by him4 ,moreov]1 ?is doctr9e 0 ass]t$ & ma9ta9$ by ! apo/les1 aft] ,*ri/ _h giv5 ! greate/ pro( h]e( 9 8 own resurrection f ! dead3 ?us x is said1 t !y prea*$ ?r\gh ,jesus1 ! resurrection f ! dead1 ,acts iv4 #b4 ,& ! apo/le ,paul /&+ be=e ,felix1 & confess+ 8 belief ( all ?+s :i* are writt5 9 ! law & ! prophets1 imm$iately adds1 t he _h hope t[>ds ,god1 :i* !y !mselves also all[2 t is1 ! ma9 body ( ! ,jewi% nation2 t !re %all be a resurrection ( ! dead1 bo? ( ! j & ( ! unju/4 ,& he n only ass]ts b proves x ) v great /r5g? ( reason+1 9 #a ,cor4 xv4 & ! argum5t he !re9 insi/s on1 is tak5 f ,*ri/'s resurrection1 v]4 #ac4 ,if !re be no resurrection1 !n is ,*ri/ n ris52 :i* is a doctr9e t c\ld n be d5i$ by any t embrac$ ! ,*ri/ian religion1 z be+ ! v f\ndation !re(2 b if any "o %\ld ent]ta9 ! lea/ d\bt ab\t x1 he adds1 v]4 #ag4 ,if ,*ri/ be n rais$ f ! dead1 y\r fai? is va91 ye are yet 9 y\r s9s2 t is1 y\r hope ( ju/ification h]eby is ungr\nd$1 & !y also :i* are fall5 asleep 9 ,*ri/1 are p]i%$2 b ?is none ( y w affirm2 !re=e y mu/ conclude t he is ris5 f ! dead3 & if x be enquir$1 h[ does ?is argum5t prove ! g5]al resurrection1 t he f>!r insi/s on f v]4 #bj4 ,n[ is ,*ri/ ris5 f ! dead1 & become ! fir/-fruits ( !m t slept8 ,*ri/'s resurrection removes all ! difficulties t might af=d ! lea/ matt] ( d\bt conc]n+ ! possibility ( ! resurrection ( ! dead2 & 8 be+ rais$ z ! fir/-fruits ( !m t slept1 or1 z ! head ( all ! elect1 :o are said to h communion ) him 9 8 resurrection1 or to be ris5 ) him1 ,col4 iii4 #a4 r5d]s ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection ( all 8 sa9ts1 und5iably c]ta94 ,z ! fir/-fruits are a "p & pl$ge ( ! h>ve/1 s ,*ri/'s resurrection is a pl$ge & e>ne/ ( ! resurrection ( 8 p4 ,?us ! apo/le says else:]e1 ,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 bodies1 ,rom4 viii4 #aa4 ,& our ,savi\r1 :5 he 0 disc\rs+ ) 8 disciples conc]n+ 8 dea?1 & resurrection t w\ld ensue !reupon1 tells !m1 t ?\gh aft] ?is he %\ld be sep>at$ = a "t f !m1 & ! _w %\ld see him no m1 yet t !y %\ld see him aga92 & assigns ?is z a reason1 because ,i live ye %all live also1 ,john xiv4 #ai4 q4 d4 because ,i %all be rais$ f ! dead1 & live = ev] 9 heav52 y1 :o are my fav\rites1 fri5ds1 & foll[]s1 %all be also rais$ & live ) me !re2 s t ! resurrection ( believ]s is pla9ly ev9c$ f ,*ri/'s resurrection4 ,i might produce _m o!r scriptures out ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 9 :i* ?is doctr9e is ma9ta9$2 b we %all proce$ to consid] :at pro(s may be d$uc$ f scripture-consequ5ces4 ,& x may "h be obs]v$1 t our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 has by 8 dea? & resurrection1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 pur*as$ an univ]sal dom9ion ov]1 or a "r to dispose ( 8 subjects 9 su* a way z w be mo/ conducive to 8 own glory & _! advantage4 ,?us ! apo/le speaks ( him z dy+1 ris+1 & reviv+1 t he might be ,"l bo? ( ! dead & liv+2 & inf]s f !nce1 t :e!r we live or die1 we are ! ,"l's1 ,rom4 xiv4 #h1 #i4 ,& 8 be+ ,"l ov] ! dead is express$ 9 o!r t]ms1 by 8 hav+ ! keys ( hell & dea?2 & ?is is assign$ z ! consequ5ce ( 8 be+ alive aft] 8 dea?1 or ( 8 resurrection f ! dead1 ,rev4 i4 #ah4 ,!re=e he has a p[]1 z ,m$iator1 to raise ! dead4 ,& to ?is we may also add1 t ?is is :at he has engag$ to d1 z mu* z he did to r$eem ! s\ls ( 8 p4 ,:5 believ]s are said to be giv5 to him1 or pur*as$ by him1 x is ! :ole man t is includ$ !re92 & accord+ly he pur*as$ ! bodies z well z ! s\ls ( 8 p1 z may be argu$ f our obligation h]eupon1 to glorify him 9 our bodies z well z 9 our spirits :i* are ,god's1 #a ,cor4 vi4 #bj4 ,& !y are bo? "u 8 c>e2 he has und]tak5 t _! bodies %all n be lo/ 9 ! grave2 :i* is v emphatically express$1 :5 he is repres5t$ z say+1 ?is is ! w ( ! ,fa!r :i* ha? s5t me1 ,john vi4 #ci1 #dj4 or1 conta9$ 9 ! commission t ,i receiv$ f him1 :5 he inve/$ me ) ! (fice ( ,m$iator2 t ( all :i* he _h giv5 me1 ,i %\ld lose no?+1 b %\ld raise x up aga9 at ! la/ day4 ,:at %\ld be ! reason t he "h speaks ( ?+s r ?an p]sons1 if he _h n a peculi> reg>d to ! bodies ( believ]s8 :i*1 z !y are ! subjects ( 8 p[] :5 rais$ f ! dead2 s !y are ! objects ( 8 c>e1 & !re=e he w raise !m up at ! la/ day4 ,we might f>!r consid] ,*ri/'s dom9ion z ext5d$ to ! wick$ z well z ! righte\s4 ,he is n1 inde$1 _! f$]al head2 b he is appo9t$ to be _! ,judge2 & !re=e has a "r to dem& !m to come =? out ( _! graves1 to appe> be=e 8 tribunal2 ?\gh !y are nei!r ! objects ( 8 special love1 nor r$eem$ by 8 blood1 nor ! dutiful & ob$i5t subjects ( 8 k+dom2 inasmu* z x is said1 ,god has appo9t$ a day 9 :i* he w judge ! _w 9 righte\sness1 by t man :om he ha? orda9$1 :]e( he ha? giv5 assurance unto all m51 9 t he ha? rais$ him f ! dead1 ,acts xvii4 #ca4 ,& else:]e x is said1 t he 0 orda9$ ( ,god to be ! ,judge ( quick & dead1 *ap4 x4 #db4 ,!re=e we read1 t he %all sit ^u ! ?rone ( 8 glory1 & be=e him %all be ga!r$ all nations1 ,matt4 xxv4 #ca1 #cb4 & ( 8 det]m9+ ! f9al e/ate1 bo? ( ! righte\s & ! wick$1 z x is express$ 9 ! foll[+ v]ses2 & ?is is describ$ m p>ticul>ly z be+ imm$iately aft] ! univ]sal resurrection2 z x is said1 #8,i saw ! dead1 small & great1 /& be=e ,god1 & ! books 7 op5$1' ,rev4 xx4 #ab1 #ac4 :i*1 z w be obs]v$ "u our next answ]1 respects 8 judg+ ! _w2 & 9 ord] h]eto x is f>!r said1 t #8! sea gave up ! dead :i* 7 9 x2 & dea? & hell deliv]$ up ! dead :i* 7 9 !m2 & !y 7 judg$ e man accord+ to _! works4' ,& s9ce ,*ri/ is repres5t$ z a judge1 x is necess>y t he %\ld execute 8 v9dictive ju/ice aga9/ 8 enemies1 & puni% !m z _! s9s des]ve2 b ?is respects n only ! s\l b ! body2 & !re=e ,*ri/ t he may secure ! glory ( 8 ju/ice1 %all raise ! bodies ( s9n]s1 t he may puni% !m accord+ to _! works2 & !re=e he is said to be ! object ( fe>1 9 t he is able to de/roy bo? s\l & body 9 hell1 ,matt4 x4 #bh4 ,?us we h endeav\r$ to prove ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection by argum5ts tak5 f ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5t1 & ^? scripture-consequ5ces f :i* x may be pla9ly d$uc$3 s t h[ mu* soev] x may be ?\ght a /range & incr$ible doctr9e1 by ^? :o h no o!r light to guide !m b t ( nature2 x w be g5]ally believ$ by all ^: fai? is f\nd$ ^u div9e revelation1 & :o adore ! inf9ite p[] & imp>tial ju/ice ( ,god1 ! ,gov]nor ( ! _w3 &1 inde$1 x is n att5d$ ) su* difficulties aris+ f ! nature ( ! ?+1 z _m pret5d1 s9ce we h sev]al emblems 9 nature :i* seem to illu/rate x2 :i* are v elegantly repres5t$ by "s ( ! ,fa!rs1 & especially by ,t]tullian2#agd :om ! le>n$ & excell5t bi%op ,pe>son ref]s to & imitates 9 8 /yle & mode ( expression2#age 8 words are ^!2 8,z ! day dies into night1 s do? ! summ] into w9t]3 ! sap is said to desc5d into ! root1 & !re x lies buri$ 9 ! gr\nd4 ,! e>? is cov]$ ) sn[1 or cru/$ ) fro/1 & becomes a g5]al sepul*re4 ,:5 ! spr+ appe>e? all beg9 to rise2 ! plants & fl[]s peep out ( _! graves1 revive1 & gr[1 & fl\ri%2 ?is is ! annual resurrection4 ,! corn by :i* we live1 & = want ( :i* we p]i% ) fam9e1 is not)/&+ ca/ ^u ! e>?1 & buri$ 9 ! gr\nd1 ) a design t x may corrupt1 & be+ corrupt$1 may revive & multiply2 our bodies are f$ ) ?is con/ant exp]im5t1 & we cont9ue ?is pres5t life by succession ( resurrections4 ,?us all ?+s are repair$ by corrupt+1 are pres]v$ by p]i%+1 & revive by dy+2 & c we ?9k t man1 ! "l ( all ^? ?+s1 :i* ?us die & revive = him1 %\ld be deta9$ 9 dea?1 z nev] to live aga98 ,is x imag9able t ,god %\ld ?us re/ore all ?+s to man1 & n re/ore man to himself8 ,if !re 7 no o!r consid]ation b ( ! pr9ciples ( human nature1 ( ! lib]ty1 & remun]ability ( human actions1 & ( ! natural revolutions & resurrections ( o!r creatures1 x 7 abundantly suffici5t to r5d] ! resurrection ( our bodies highly probable40 ,we %all n[ consid]1 ,v4 ,"s objections t are g5]ally br\ght aga9/ ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection4 ,"s ?+s1 inde$1 are object$ aga9/ x1 t are s va9 & trifl+1 t !y d n des]ve an answ]3 z :5 ! foll[]s ( ,ari/otle ass]t t x is impossible = a ?+ :i* is totally de/roy$1 to be re/or$ to t condition 9 :i* x 0 be=e#agf3 ,& "s h be5 s fooli% z to ?9k t ^? nations1 :o burnt _! dead bodies1 put an et]nal b> 9 ! way ( _! resurrection2 s9ce ! p>ticles be+ s *ang$ & sep>at$ by fire z !y are1 c nev] return aga9 to _! =m] bodies2 or !y :o h be5 swall[$ up by ! ocean1 & ! p>ticles ( :i* !y consi/$1 dissolv$ by wat]2 & e "o ( !m sep>at$ f ! o!r1 c nev] be aga9 re/or$ to _! =m] situation4 ,su*-l objections z ^!1 ,i say1 d n des]ve an answ]2 because !y consid] ! resurrection z ?\gh x 7 to be br\ght ab\t 9 su* a way1 z effects are produc$ by second causes1 accord+ to ! common c\rse ( nature2 )\t any reg>d to ! almighty p[] ( ,god1 t c easily surm\nt all ! difficulties :i*1 !y pret5d1 lie 9 ! way ( ! resurrection4 ,& !re are o!r objections1 tak5 f a p]v]se s5se1 :i* !y give ( "s texts ( scripture1 )\t consid]+ ! drift & design !re(1 or :at is add$ 9 "s foll[+ words1 :i* suffici5tly ov]?r[s ! objection4 ,?us "s produce t scripture 9 ,eccles4 iii4 #ai1 #bj1 #ba4 :]e x is said1 ,t :i* befalle? ! sons ( m51 befalle? bea/s4 ,s t a man ha? no pre-em95ce above a bea/1 all g unto "o place1 & all are ( ! du/1 & all turn to ! du/ aga92 :i* we be=e m5tion$ z br\ght aga9/ ! immortality ( ! s\l2 & x is also alleg$ aga9/ ! resurrection ( ! body1 by ^? :o conclude t x %all be no m rais$ f ! dead ?an ! bodies ( brute creatures4 ,b ?is is r a cavil or a sophism1 ?an a j way ( reason+2 inasmu* z ! foll[+ words pla9ly intimate1 t m5 & bea/s are comp>$ toge!r only z to _! mortality1 n z to :at respects _! condition aft] dea?2 & !re=e x is no suffici5t argum5t to ov]?r[ ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection4 ,^! & su*-l objections are s trifl+1 t we %all n insi/ on !m3 ,h[ev]1 !re are ?ree or f\r t we %all lay d[n1 & consid] :at answ]s may be giv5 to !m4 ,obj4 #a4 ,x is object$ aga9/ ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection1 t ?\gh ! p[] ( ,god c d all ?+s possible to be done2 yet ! rais+ ! dead1 at lea/1 9 "s p>ticul> in/ances !re(1 is impossible f ! nature ( ! ?+2 & !re=e we may say1 )\t any reflection ca/ on ! div9e ,omnipot5cy1 t ,god _c raise !m1 at lea/1 n s z t e "o %all h 8 own body re/or$ to him2 s9ce !re are "s in/ances ( ,cannibals1 or m5-eat]s1 :o dev\r "o ano!r1 by :i* means ! fle% ( "o man is turn$ into ! fle% ( ! o!r4 ,& 9 ^? in/ances :i* are m common1 ! bodies ( m5 be+ turn$ into du/1 produce food1 l o!r p>ts ( ! e>?1 = brute creatures2 & accord+ly "s ( ^? p>ticles ( :i* !y consi/$1 are *ang$ into ! fle% ( ^! creatures2 & ^! aga9 are eat5 by m52 s t ! p>ticles ( "o human body1 aft] hav+ und]gone sev]al *anges1 become a "p ( ano!r2 !re=e !re _c be a di/9ct resurrection ( e "o ( ^? bodies t h liv$ 9 all ! ages ( ! _w4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t x _c be prov$1 t 9 ^? in/ances m5tion$ 9 ! objection1 t :5 "o man preys ^u ano!r1 or :5 brute creatures live ^u t grass :i* 0 produc$ by ! gr\nd1 :i* 0 made f]tile by ! bodies ( m5 turn$ to corruption1 & x may be1 may h "s ( ! p>ticles !re( conta9$ 9 !m3 ,x _c1 ,i say1 be prov$1 t ^! p>ticles ( ! bodies ( m5 are turn$ into n\ri%m5t1 & s become a "p ( human fle%2 s9ce provid5ce did n design ?is to be = food4 ,if s1 !n x is n true 9 fact1 t ! p>ticles ( "o human body become a "p ( ano!r4 ,b1 suppose x 7 o!rwise 7to give ! objection z mu* weight z possible7 we may f>!r obs]ve1 t x is b a v small "p ( :at is eat51 t is turn$ into fle%2 & !re=e ^? p>ticles ( "o human body1 t by ?is means are suppos$ to pass into ano!r1 make up b a v inconsid]able "p !re(4 ,!re=e1 if "s few p>ticles ( "o human body 9 ! resurrection are re/or$ aga9 to t body to :i* !y at fir/ belong$1 ?is w n ov]?r[ ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection ( ! same body4 ,if ! body ( man loses a few ounces ( its weight1 no "o w suppose t x is n ! same body4 ,s :5 ! bodies ( m5 are rais$ f ! dead1 if ! f> great] "p ( ! p>ticles !re( are recollect$ & unit$ toge!r1 !y may truly be said to con/itute ! same body2 ?is !re=e does n ov]?r[ ! resurrection ( ! same body f ! nature ( ! ?+4 ,object4 #b4 ,x is f>!r object$1 especially aga9/ ! possibility ( ! resurrection ( ! same body t 0 once alive 9 ?is _w2 t ! bodies ( m51 :ile !y live1 are subject to su* alt]ations1 t x c h>dly be said t we are ! same :5 we are m5 z :5 we are *ildr54 ,! exp5ce ( ^? p>ticles :i* 7 ins5sibly lo/ by p]spiration1 & o!rs be+ daily ga9$ by nutrition1 make su* an alt]ation 9 ! contexture ( ! body1 t1 z "s suppose1 9 ! space ( ab\t sev5 ye>s1 almo/ all ! p>ticles ( ! body are *ang$1 "s lo/ & o!rs rega9$4 ,n[ if x be suppos$ t ! same body we once _h %all be rais$1 x is h>d to det]m9e2 :e!r ^? p>ticles ( :i* x consi/$ :5 we 7 "y1 %all be ga!r$ toge!r 9 ! resurrection1 or ! p>ticles ( ! emaciat$ or enfeebl$ body1 :i* 0 laid d[n 9 ! grave4 ,answ4 ,we are oblig$ to take notice ( su*-l objections z ^!1 because !y are (t5 alleg$ 9 a cavill+ way1 aga9/ ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection4 ,! answ] !re=e t ,i w\ld give to ?is1 is1 t ! m solid & sub/antial p>ts ( ! body1 su* z ! sk91 bones1 c>tilages1 ve9s1 art]ies1 n]ves1 fibres1 t compose ! muscles1 ) ! ligam5ts & t5dons1 are n subject to ?is *ange t is m5tion$ 9 ! objection1 by evaporation or p]spiration2 :i* m especially respects ! fluids1 & n ! solids ( ! body4 ,^! rema9 ! same 9 m5 z !y 7 9 *ildr51 except+ :at respects _! /r5g? & size3 ,& if ! body1 z consi/+ ( ^! & "s o!r ( ! p>ticles t x has lo/1 :i* ! wisdom ( ,god ?9ks fit to recollect1 be ga!r$ toge!r 9 ! resurrection2 we may truly say1 t ! same body t once liv$1 not)/&+ ! *ange made 9 ! fluids !re(1 is rais$ f ! dead4 ,obj4 #c4 ,!re is ano!r objection :i* is sometimes br\ght aga9/ ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection ( ! j1 especially aga9/ _! be+ rais$ ) ! same body !y once _h1 tak5 f ! inconsi/5cy h]e(1 ) _! liv+ 9 ! o!r _w1 call$ heav52 :i* is g5]ally di/+ui%$ f ! e>?1 z be+ a m pure subtil & e!rial region1 !re=e n fit to be an habitation = bodies comp\nd$ ( su* gross matt] z ours are1 :i* are adapt$ to ! /ate & _w 9 :i* !y n[ live3 ,:]eas1 to suppose !m plac$ 9 heav51 is inconsi/5t ) ! nature ( gravity2 s t we may z well conclude a body1 :i* naturally t5ds to ! e>? its c5tre1 to be capable ( liv+ 9 ! air1 at a di/ance f ! surface ( ! e>?1 z we c1 t x is possible = su* a body to live 9 heav53 ,!re=e !y argue t ! bodies ( m51 at ! resurrection mu/ be *ang$1 s z to become e!rial1 :i* does1 9 effect1 ov]?r[ ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection1 z respect+1 at lea/1 ! re/or+ ! bodies ( m5 to ! same =m :i* once !y _h4 ,moreov]1 ?is objection is f>!r improv$ by ano!r supposition3 :i* gave ! ,soc9ians occasion to ass]t1 t ! same body %all n be rais$2 namely1 t if ! bodies ( m5 %\ld be ! same z !y are n[1 !y w\ld be r5d]$ incapable ( t /ate ( immortality :i* is 9 heav54 ,= by ! same me?od ( reason+1 by :i*1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 !y argue t man w\ld h be5 liable to mortality1 ?\gh he _h n s9n$1 viz4 t dea? 0 !n ! consequ5ce ( nature1 inasmu* z ! body 0 to be support$ by food1 brea! 9 prop] air1 & be f5c$ aga9/ ^? ?+s t might t5d to de/roy ! temp]am5t !re(1 or a dissolution w\ld ensue1 !y conclude t we mu/ n h su* bodies z we n[ h1 b e!rial4 ,& to give c\nt5ance to ?is1 !y ref] to ! apo/le's words 9 #a ,cor4 xv4 #ej4 ,fle% & blood _c inh]it ! k+dom ( ,god3 ,& v]4 #dj4 :]e he speaks ( cele/ial bodies z di/+ui%$ f t]re/rial1 & ( ! body's be+ rais$ a spiritual body1 v]4 #dd4 ,& !re is ano!r scripture g5]ally ref]r$ to1 :]e9 our ,savi\r speaks ( believ]s1 9 ! resurrection1 be+ z ! angels ( ,god1 ,matt4 xxii4 #cj4 :i* is to be und]/ood1 at lea/1 z signify+ t _! motion w be no m h9d]$ by ! weight ( ! body1 ?an ! motion ( an angel is2 !re=e _! bodies mu/ be ( ano!r k9d ?an :at we suppose !y %all be 9 ! resurrection4 ,answ4 #a4 ,z to :at respects ! inconsi/5cy ( bodies l ours1 liv+ 9 ! upp] _w1 z be+ contr>y to ! nature ( gravitation3 ,x may be answ]$1 t accord+ to ! g5]ally receiv$ op9ion ( mod]n philosoph]s1 gravity arises f an ext]nal pressure made ^u bodies :i* are said to be heavy or light1 accord+ to ! =ce !re(2 & !re=e ^? bodies t are 9 ! upp] regions1 above ! atmosph]e1 are equally adapt$ to asc5d or desc5d2 :i* suffici5tly answ]s t "p ( ! objection4 ,?is a le>n$ writ] takes notice (#agg3 ,& if ?is be n acquiesc$ 91 he advances ano!r hypo!sis2 :i*1 because x has some?+ ( wit & _s 9 x1 ,i %all take leave to m5tion1 ?\gh ,i mu/ susp5d my judgm5t conc]n+ x1 :e!r x be true or false4 ,he says1 p]haps1 our heav5 w be no?+ else b an heav5 ^u e>?2 & t x seems m natural to suppose t1 s9ce we h solid & mat]ial bodies1 we %all be plac$ z we are 9 ?is life1 9 "s solid & mat]ial orb2 & ?is he supposes agreeable to ! apo/le ,pet]'s words1 :5 he speaks ( a new e>?1 :]e9 dwelle? righte\sness1 #b ,pet4 iii4 #ac4 ,f :5ce he concludes1 t ei!r ?is _w %all be fitt$ to be ! seat ( ! bless$1 or "s o!r t has a solid basis l unto x4 ,& to give c\nt5ance to ?is op9ion1 he ref]s to "s anci5t writ]s2 & p>ticul>ly tells u1 t ,maximus speaks ( x z ! op9ion ( _m 9 8 "t2 & ,epiphanius br+s 9 ,me?odius 9 ! ?ird c5tury1 z ass]t+ ! same ?+4 #b4 ,z to :at conc]ns t "p ( ! objection1 t bodies1 l ^? we h n[1 are unmeet = ! heav5ly /ate1 inasmu* z !y _c be support$ )\t food & o!r conv5i5ces ( nature1 :i* t5d to ! pres]vation ( life 9 ?is _w4 ,to ?is x may be answ]$1 t x is n necess>y to suppose t ! body %all be rais$ ) su* qualities z t x w /& 9 ne$ ( food1 re/1 or o!r conv5i5ces ( nature2 :i*1 at pres5t1 t5d to ! support ( life3 ,! apo/le seems to ass]t ! contr>y1 :5 he says1 ,meats = ! belly1 & ! belly = meats2 b ,god %all de/roy bo? x & !m1 #a ,cor4 vi4 #ac4 ,!re is c]ta9ly a m$ium betwe5 ass]t+1 ) "s1 t we %all be rais$ ) an e!rial body1 9 all respects unlike to t :i* we h at pres5t2 & ma9ta9+1 t we %all h su* z are liable to ! imp]fections ( ?is pres5t /ate1 & support$ 9 ! same way 9 :i* !y n[ are4 ,z to :at ! apo/le says conc]n+ fle% & blood n inh]it+ ! k+dom ( heav51 he does n mean !reby t our bodies %all be s *ang$1 t !y %all 9 no respect consi/ ( fle% & blood3 ,& :5 he speaks ( cele/ial & spiritual bodies1 x is n necess>y = u to suppose1 t h]eby he int5ds rial or e!rial bodies4 ,b ?is w be m p>ticul>ly consid]$ "u a foll[+ head1 :5 we speak ( ! circum/ances 9 :i* ! bodies ( believ]s %all be rais$ f ! dead4 ,z = t o!r scripture1 9 :i* !y are said to be z ! angels ( ,god 9 heav51 t respects _! be+ immortal & incorruptible2 or z ! context seems to intimate1 t !y ne$ n m>riage1 to p]petuate _! g5]ations1 9 t _w3 ,!re=e we h no occasion to /ra9 ! s5se ( ! words1 s z to suppose t our ,savi\r int5ds 9 8 say+ !y %all be z ! angels1 t !y %all cease to be l :at !y 7 :5 m5 on e>?4 ,objec4 #d4 ,! la/ objection :i* we %all m5tion1 is tak5 f its n be+ agreeable to ! goodness ( ,god1 ext5d$ to ^? :o are made p>tak]s ( ! resurrection to et]nal life2 inasmu* z x is a br++ !m into a worse condition ?an ! s\l 0 91 :5 sep>ate f ! body4 ,?is objection is g5]ally br\ght by ^? :o give into t mode ( speak+ (t5 us$ by ,plato#agh & 8 foll[]s1 t ! body 9 ?is _w1 is ! prison ( ! s\l1 :i* at dea?1 is set at lib]ty3 !re=e !y suppose1 t its be+ unit$ to ! body aga91 is no o!r ?an its be+ condemn$ to a second imprisonm5t1 :i* is s f> f be+ a fav\r conf]r$1 t x r seems to be a puni%m5t inflict$4 ,o!rs1 ) ,celsus1 reckon x a di%on\r = ! s\l to be reunit$ to a body t is corrupt$4#agi ,& o!rs speak ( ! body z be+ a great h9drance to ! s\l 9 its act+s2 & frequ5tly incl9+ x to ! ex]cise ( "s ( ^? passions t t5d to make m5 uneasy1 & !reby unhappy2 & t ?is may1 "s way or o!r1 take place 9 a future /ate4 ,answ4 ,x is no great difficulty to answ] ?is objection1 9 :i* !re is n a due diff]5ce put betwe5 ! pres5t & future /ate ( believ]s4 ,! only ?+ :i* might give occasion to m5 to conclude t _! s\ls are imprison$ 9 ?is _w is1 because !y are abridg$ ( t happ9ess :i* !y %all be possess$ ( 9 ano!r2 :i* ! apo/le calls ,! glori\s lib]ty ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 ,rom4 viii4 #ba4 ,& z = ! reproa*es :i* "s ( ! greate/ enemies to ,*ri/ianity h ca/ on ?is doctr9e1 ^! are n suffici5t to beget ! lea/ dislike ( x 9 ! m9ds ( s]i\s & unprejudic$ ,*ri/ians4 ,:at ?\gh ! body be turn$ to corruption8 ,x %all be rais$ incorruptible1 & 9 glory2 & !re=e %all be a palace fit to ent]ta9 its noble inhabitant3 :at ?\gh x has1 9 ?is _w1 (f]$ _m temptations to ! s\l to s91 by :i* x has be5 sometimes ov]come & expos$ to ^? passions t h defil$1 & made x v uneasy2 is ?is to be object$ aga9/ its be+ rais$ f ! dead 9 su* a /ate ( p]fection1 t x %all nev] m contract any guilt1 or r5d] ! s\l unhappy1 by any inconv5i5ce aris+ f x8 ,b ?is w f>!r appe>1 :5 we speak ( ! condition 9 :i* ! body %all be rais$ "u a foll[+ head4 ,we %all !re=e proce$1 ,,vi4 ,to consid] ! resurrection ( ! dead z univ]sal1 includ+ 9 x all :o h liv$1 or %all live1 f ! beg9n+ ( "t1 till ,*ri/'s second com+1 except+ ^? :o %all be f\nd alive2 on :om a *ange %all pass :i* is equival5t to a resurrection4 #a4 ,t all ! dead %all be rais$3 ?is is expressly m5tion$ 9 t vision1 ,i saw ! dead bo? small & great1 /&+ be=e ,god2 & ! books 7 op5$2 & ! dead 7 judg$ out ( ^? ?+s :i* 7 writt5 9 ! books1 accord+ to _! works4 ,& ! sea gave up ! dead :i* 7 9 x2 & dea? & hell deliv]$ up ! dead :i* 7 9 !m2 & !y 7 judg$ e man accord+ to _! works1 ,rev4 xx4 #ab1 seq4 :]e ! ,judge is repres5t$ z dem&+ ! bodies ( m5 ( all ranks1 conditions1 & ages1 out ( ^? places :]e !y h be5 lodg$1 ) a design to rew>d or puni% !m accord+ to _! works3 !re=e1 if ! ju/ice ( ,god is to be display$ 9 ?is solemn & awful transaction1 & ! bodies z well z ! s\ls ( m51 are ! subjects on :i* ?is judgm5t mu/ pass2 !n x foll[s1 t x w be univ]sal3 ?us our ,savi\r says1 ,all t are 9 ! graves %all he> 8 voice & %all come =?2 !y t h done good unto ! resurrection ( life2 & !y t h done evil unto ! resurrection ( damnation1 ,john v4 #bh1 #bi4 ,?is is s evid5t a tru?1 f\nd$ on ! div9e p]fections1 z well z express words ( scripture1 t x is /range to f9d t any1 :o all[ t ! dead %all be rais$1 %\ld d5y ! univ]sality !re(4 ,h[ev]1 we meet ) sev]al expressions 9 ,rabb9ical writ]s1 :i* seem to speak ( x z a peculi> privilege belong+ to "s1 b n to all2 & !re=e !y h a prov]bial expression1 t ?\gh ! ra9 desc5ds on ! j & on ! unju/1 yet ! resurrection ( ! dead belongs only to ! j3#ahj & ?is !y inf] f ! words ( ! prophet ,daniel1 9 *ap4 xii4 #b4 ,_m ( !m t sleep 9 ! du/ ( ! e>? %all awake2 :i* words conta9 a difficulty :i* mo/ h f\nd x an h>d matt] to acc\nt =1 agreeably to ! s5se ( ! prophet1 :o speaks1 9 ! words imm$iately foll[+1 ( ! consequ5ce h]e(1 z1 "s %all awake to ev]la/+ life1 & "s to ev]la/+ %ame & contempt2 :]eby he divides ! _w into two p>ts1 & consid]s "o z happy1 ! o!r z mis]able2 !re=e he mu/1 d\btless1 speak ( an univ]sal resurrection4 ,b ! great difficulty lies 9 ^! words2 ,_m ( !m t sleep 9 ! du/ %all arise2 f :5ce1 "s conclude t ?is expression conta9s an exception ( o!rs :o %all n arise3 ?us "s ,jewi% writ]s seem to h und]/ood x2 b ,i r ?9k1 t ! ^w _m1 !re1 imports no?+ else b ! multitude1 q4 d4 ! :ole numb] ( ^? t sleep %all awake4#aha ,x is some:at h>d to det]m9e :at ! ,rabb9ical writ]s int5d :5 !y seem to conf9e ! resurrection to ! ,israelites2 & "s ( !m to exclude1 n only ! wick$ f x1 b ^? t _h n addict$ !mselves to ! /udy ( ! law1 :om !y call ! ,gnam ,ha>etz3 ?us !y are repres5t$ 9 scripture z giv+ !m b a v indiff]5t "*1 ,! p t kn[e? n ! law are accurs$1 ,john vii4 #di4 by ?is means !y br+ ! numb] ( ^? t %all be rais$ f ! dead into a v n>r[ compass3 nev]!less !y speak ( future rew>ds & puni%m5ts 9 ano!r _w2 !re=e "s h ?\ght1 :5 !y exclude all b ! ,israelites1 &1 ( !m1 all b ^? :o 7 9 ! greate/ reputation among/ !m1 t !y und]/& no?+ else by ! resurrection1 b t :i* !y fanci$ w\ld happ5 9 ! days ( ! ,messiah2 9 :i*1 !y suppose1 t "s ( ! ,jews %all be rais$ f ! dead be=e ! g5]al resurrection at ! la/ day2 & 9 ?is s5se we may easily und]/& _! exclusive acc\nt1 :5 !y speak ( _m t %all n be p>tak]s ( ?is privilege2 & if x be ext5d$ to ! resurrection at ! la/ day1 !n ,i am apt to ?9k1 t !y int5d h]eby a resurrection to et]nal life1 & s "s und]/& t common prov]b b n[ m5tion$1 conc]n+ ! ra9's desc5d+ ^u all2 b ! resurrection's belong+ only to ! j1 9 ?is s5se2 t ?\gh ! ra9 desc5ds ^u ! wild]ness1 & b>r5 gr\nd2 yet x is only "s places :i* are made fruitful !reby3 accord+ly1 ?\gh ! resurrection be univ]sal1 bo? ( ! righte\s & wick$2 yet ! resurrection to et]nal life belongs only to ! j4#ahb ,all t ,i %all obs]ve at pres5t is1 t ?is is n altoge!r disagreeable to ! scripture-mode ( speak+2 :i*1 ?\gh 9 "s places x ass]ts ! resurrection ( ! :ole _w1 9 o!rs1 by ! resurrection1 we are to und]/& no?+ else1 b a resurrection to et]nal life3 ?us ! apo/le ,paul1 :5 he speaks ( 8 atta9+ unto ! resurrection ( ! dead1 ,phil4 iii4 #aa4 int5ds h]eby 8 obta9+ a glori\s resurrection4 ,& our ,savi\r1 :5 speak+ conc]n+ ! happ9ess ( ! sa9ts 9 ano!r _w1 expresses x on ?is wise2 t !y %all be c\nt$ wor?y1 or meet1 to obta9 t _w1 & ! resurrection f ! dead1 ,luke xx4 #ce4 s t :atev] is said by ,jewi% writ]s1 t5d+ to limit ! resurrection ( ! dead to et]nal life1 to "s p>ticul> p]sons1 x does n appe> b t ev5 !y held1 9 o!r respects1 a g5]al resurrection1 bo? ( ! j & unju/2 :i* is z demon/rable z is ! resurrection 9 g5]al4 #b4 ,!y :o are f\nd alive at ,*ri/'s second com+1 %all und]go a *ange2 :i*1 ?\gh x _c be call$ a resurrection1 w be equival5t to x4 ,! apo/le ,paul gives an acc\nt ( ?is1 z :at 0 be=e unkn[n to ! *ur*2 ,behold ,i %ew y a my/]y2 we %all n all sleep1 b we %all all be *ang$1 9 a mom5t1 9 ! tw9kl+ ( an eye1 at ! la/ trump1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #ea1 #eb4 ,& else:]e he speaks ( !m :5 ?us *ang$1 z caught up 9 ! cl\ds toge!r ) o!r sa9ts1 t are rais$ f ! dead1 to meet ! ,"l 9 ! air1 #a ,!ss4 iv4 #ag4 ,?is is no less an effect ( almighty p[] ?an a resurrection2 = h]eby _! bodies1 ?\gh nev] sep>at$ f _! s\ls1 are br\ght into ! same /ate z ! bodies ( o!rs %all be1 :5 re-unit$ to !m1 & !reby be r5d]$ incorruptible & immortal1 z ! bodies ( all o!r sa9ts %all be1 & made p>tak]s ( ! same glory ) :i* !y are said to be rais$4 ,we h an emblem ( ?is 9 ,*ri/'s transfiguration1 :5 !re 0 su* a *ange made1 = ! pres5t1 on 8 body1 t 8 face %9$ z ! sun1 & 8 raim5t 0 :ite z ! light4 ,& !re 0 n only a resemblance1 b a k9d ( specim5 h]e(1 9 ! translation ( ,eno* & ,elijah1 ^: bodies 7 be=e ?is1 liable to corruption1 & all o!r infirmities t att5d ?is pres5t life1 b 7 made1 9 a mom5t1 cele/ial & glori\s4 ,& ! body ( our ,savi\r1 ?\gh x 0 rais$ f ! dead incorruptible & immortal1 yet1 dur+ ! space ( =ty days1 :ile he cont9u$ on e>?1 x 0 n made s glori\s z x 0 imm$iately aft] ! cl\d receiv$ him into heav51 :5 x und]w5t su* a *ange z 0 agreeable to ! place & /ate into :i* he !n ent]$2 ev5 s ! bodies ( ! sa9ts1 at la/1 %all1 by ?is *ange1 be made meet = heav51 & receiv$1 ) o!r sa9ts into x4 ,,vii4 ,we %all n[ consid] ! condition 9 :i* ! body %all be rais$4 ,&1 #a4 ,^? circum/ances ( hon\r & glory :i* respect m especially ! resurrection ( ! j3 ?is ! apo/le m5tions1 & describes !m z rais$ 9 glory1 #a1 ,cor4 xv4 #dc4 ,x is ! same body inde$1 t is rais$1 :i* he illu/rates by a gra9 ( :eat spr++ up1 & *ang$ into a full-gr[n e>2 :i*1 ?\gh x be greatly improv$1 & v mu* alt]$ f :at x 01 :5 ca/ into ! gr\nd1 yet e se$1 z he obs]ves1 has its own body1 v]4 #ch4 ,f :5ce we may inf]1 t ! same body %all be rais$ f ! dead1 ?\gh ) v diff]5t qualities4 ,!re are sev]al ?+s m5tion$ by ! apo/le1 9 ! acc\nt he gives ( ! bodies ( ! sa9ts aft] ! resurrection2 :i* "s h attempt$ to expla9 9 su* a way1 z is h>dly consi/5t ) a resurrection ( ! same body4 ,! ,soc9ians g5]ally ma9ta9 t ! body %all be altoge!r new1 z to its sub/ance1 z well z its qualities3 & o!rs speak ( x z an a]ial body2 z suppos+ t ! gross & heavy matt]1 ( :i* x =m]ly consi/$1 is n adapt$ to an heav5ly /ate1 & w\ld r5d] x n altoge!r free f a liabl5ess to corruption4 ,?is op9ion a late writ] m5tions1 z :at 0 esp\s$ by "s ( ! ,fa!rs1 :i* he speaks v fav\rably (2 & inasmu* z ! apo/le calls x a spiritual body1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #de4 & seems to di/+ui% x f fle% & blood1 :i* _c inh]it ! k+dom ( ,god1 v]4 #ej4 he ?9ks t ?\gh ! same fle% & blood may rise f ! grave1 x w !n or aft]w>ds1 receive su* a *ange1 z w r5d] x spiritual & incorruptible2 & s1 p]haps1 :5 x comes to heav51 w n be fle% & blood2 or1 t x w clo!d ) su* an heav5ly body z w keep x f a possibility ( corruption2 & accord+ly he supposes t ! apo/le is to be und]/ood 9 ?is s5se1 t fle% & blood un*ang$ & unclo!d ) its heav5ly body1 _c inh]it ! k+dom ( ,god2 & t ?is body ) :i* x %all be inve/$1 w be ?91 a]ial1 spiritual1 bright1 & %9+2 &1 9 t respect1 may be call$ cele/ial4#ahc ,! reason he assigns :y fle% & blood1 namely1 su* z is subject to corruption "h1 _c inh]it ! k+dom ( ,god1 is1 because ! fle% may be cut & divid$1 & ! blood let out1 :i* w\ld subject x to corruption2 !re=e x mu/ be *ang$1 & put on incorruption4 ,?is acc\nt ( ! bodies ( ! j aft] ! resurrection1 seems1 inde$1 to be a m$ium betwe5 ! two extremes1 ei!r ( ^? :o suppose t ! body %all diff] b little f :at x 0 :il/ "h on e>?1 or ( o!rs1 :o conclude x to be no?+ else b an a]ial body2 yet x conta9s sev]al ?+s tak5 = grant$1 )\t suffici5t pro(1 :i* ,i _c readily give into3 nev]!less :at he f>!r adds on ?is subject is und5iably true1 viz4 t ! body1 :i* be=e 0 subject to fil? & de=mity1 is rais$ 9 glory & spl5dor1 %9+ l ! sun1 ,matt4 xxiii4 #dc4 ,t :i* 0 once vile1 is fa%ion$ l ,*ri/'s glori\s body1 ,phil4 iii4 #ba4 & is fre$ f all defect or de=mity 9 its memb]s1 & f any di%on\rable p>ts4 ,n subject to weakness by lab\r1 decays ( age1 to impot5cy & wa/+ by diseases2 b nimble1 /rong1 active1 & t )\t reluctancy or mole/ation1 grief1 pa91 or lassitude2 x is rais$ a spiritual body1 possess$ & act$ by ! ,holy ,_s2 & advanc$ s f> to ! p]fection ( spirits1 z to be free f grossness1 pond]osity1 f ne$+ re/1 sleep1 or su/5ance1 & is fitt$ = a spiritual & cele/ial /ate 9 :i* our bodies %all :olly s]ve our spirits1 & dep5d ^u !m1 & !re=e may be /yl$ spiritual4 ,if we /op "h1 )\t giv+ too mu* scope to our wit & fancy1 9 advanc+ ?+s too high = u1 & confess t we "k n1 or1 at lea/1 b a little ( ! affairs ( an unse5 _w2 or1 z ! apo/le says1 :at we %all be1 ,phil4 iii4 #ba4 we say en\gh to give u an occasion to conclude t x is a glori\s & desirable /ate1 & ! *ange wr\ght !re91 su* z fully answ]s our mo/ rais$ expectations1 & is agreeable to a /ate ( p]fect bless$ness4 ,?us conc]n+ ! condition & circum/ances 9 :i* ! sa9ts %all be rais$4 ,!re is "o ?+ :i* mu/ n :olly be pa/ ov]1 :i* is f>!r obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 namely1 t ! bodies ( ! j %all be rais$ by ! ,_s ( ,*ri/3 ,?is is :at ! apo/le expressly says1 ,if ! ,_s ( him t rais$ up ,jesus f ! dead1 dwell 9 y1 he t rais$ up ,*ri/ f ! dead1 %all also quick5 y\r mortal bodies by 8 ,_s t dwelle? 9 y1 ,rom4 viii4 #aa4 ,! bodies ( believ]s1 :i* 71 9 ?is _w1 ! temple ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & 7 "u 8 div9e influ5ce :il/ liv+1 %all n cease to be ! objects ( 8 c>e :5 dead2 & z an in/ance ( 8 reg>d to !m1 z well z d5ot+ ! subs]vi5cy h]e(1 to _! atta9+ t complete r$emption :i* ,*ri/ has pur*as$ = !m1 ! ,_s1 9 a peculi> mann]1 demon/rates 8 p]sonal glory 9 rais+ !m f ! dead3 ,:]eas1 o!rs are said to be rais$ only by ! p[] ( ,*ri/4 #b4 ,we %all n[ consid] ! circum/ances 9 :i* ! wick$ %all be rais$1 namely1 9 di%on\r2 or1 z ! prophet ,daniel expresses x1 to %ame & ev]la/+ contempt4 ,"s m>ks ( di%on\r %all1 d\btless1 be impress$ on _! bodies1 9 t !y %all be rais$ ) all ^? natural blemi%es & de=mities1 :i* r5d]$ !m ! object ( contempt4 ,t "p :i* ! body bore 9 tempt+ ! s\l to s91 %all t5d to its ev]la/+ reproa*2 & :5 reunit$ to x1 ^? habits ( s9 :i* 7 contract$1 %all incurably rema91 z well z ! torm5t+ s5se ( guilt consequ5t h]eupon1 :i* exposes !m to ! wra? ( ,god = ev]2 s t _! resurrection1 :i* r5d]s !m immortal1 br+s ^u !m endless mis]y4 ,& x is said to be br\ght ab\t by ,*ri/1 z an (f5d$ ,judge1 z ! consequ5ce :]e(1 !y are summon$ to 8 tribunal1 :o w r5d] to e "o accord+ to 8 works4 ,:i* leads u to consid] ,*ri/ z com+ to judge ! _w2 :i* is t solemn transaction t w imm$iately foll[ aft] ! resurrection4 ,footnote #aec3 8,by affirm+1 t ! gra9 produc$ f ! se$ s[n1 is n ! v body :i* is s[n1 ! apo/le ,i ?9k ins9uates1 t ! body to be rais$ is n num]ically ! same ) ! body deposit$ at dea?1 b some?+ ( ! same k9d =m$ by ! en]gy ( ,god4 ,hav+ su* an example ( ! div9e p[] be=e our eyes1 we _c ?9k ! reproduction ( ! body impossible1 ?\gh its p>ts be utt]ly dissipat$4 ,f>!r1 al?\gh ! v num]ical body is n rais$1 yet ! body is truly rais$1 because :at is rais$1 be+ unit$ to ! s\l1 !re w arise 9 ! man ?us complet$1 a consci\sness ( 8 id5tity1 by :i* he w be s5sible ( ! ju/ice ( ! retribution :i* is made to him = 8 de$s4 ,besides1 ?is new body1 w m ?an supply ! place ( ! old1 by s]v+ e purpose necess>y to ! p]fection & happ9ess ( ! man 9 8 new /ate4 ,accord+ to ?is view ( ! subject1 ! objection tak5 f ! scatt]+ ( ! p>ticles ( ! body t dies1 has no place2 because x does n seem necess>y1 t ! body to be rais$1 %\ld be compos$ ( !m4 ,= ! scripture no :]e affirms1 t ! same num]ical body is to be rais$4 ,:at x tea*es is2 t ! dead %all be rais$40 ,,dr4 ,,macknight4 ,footnote #aed3 ,?is is report$ 9 a v fabul\s mann]1 & is reckon$ no m ?an an idle tale by ,pl9y1 :o m5tions x among o!r /ories ( ! l nature4 ,vid4 ,pl94 ,nat4 ,hi/4 ,lib4 vii4 ,cap4 lii4 ,animam ,ari/i etiam visam evol5tem ex ore1 9 ,proconneso1 corvi effigie1 magna qu sequitur fabulositate4 ,?is is also m5tion$ z a fable by ,orig54 ,vid4 ,orig94 ,lib4 iii4 ,contr4 ,cels4 ,footnote #aee3 ,vid4 ,pl94 ,nat4 ,hi/4 ,cap4 lii4 ,rep]imus int] exempla ,h]motimi ,clazom5ii animam relicto corpore1 err>e solitam1 vagamq2 e log9quo multa annunci>e1 qu nisi a prs5ti nosci non poss5t2 b by ! foll[+ words he speaks ( him z n dead1 b 9 a k9d ( deliquium2 corpore int]im semianimi2 b yet x 0 giv5 out by _m1 t he di$ & rose aga9 v (t54 ,?is ,lucian himself laughs at z a fooli% tale4 ,vid4 ,lucian4 ,enc4 ,musc4 ,footnote #aef3 ,vid4 ,plat4 de ,repub4 ,lib4 x4 ,footnote #aeg3 ,vid4 ,euseb4 ,prp>at4 ,evang4 ,lib4 xi4 ,cap4 xxxv4 ,x is m5tion$ by ,plut>*1 ,symp4 ,lib4 ix4 ,cap4 v4 ,footnote #aeh3 ,macrobius speak+ conc]n+ x1 9 ,somn4 ,scip4 ,lib4 #a4 ,cap4 #a4 repres5ts ,cic]o z be+ "u a great conc]n1 t ?is /ory ( ,er 0 ridicul$1 by _m :o did n /ick to say1 ,visum fuisse ,erem1 vitam effund]e1 animamq2 recip]e1 quam rev]a non amis]at4 ,see m to ?is purpose 9 ,hu/4 ,demon/4 ,evang4 ,prop4 ix4 ,cap4 cxlii4 ,footnote #aei3 ,see a late le>n$ writ]1 ,hody on ! resurrection ( ! same body2 :o ref]s to sev]al places 9 ,hea!n writ]s1 ( :om "s believ$ x2 o!rs expos$ x z fabul\s1 ,pag4 #ac-af4 ,footnote #afj3 ,?us ,pl9y1 :o a little be=e relat$ sev]al /ories ( p]sons rais$ f ! dead1 not)/&+ calls ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection1 pu]ile deliram5tum4 ,vid4 ,ejusd4 ,nat4 ,hi/4 ,lib4 vii4 ,cap4 lv4 & else:]e he speaks ( x z a ?+ 9 its own nature impossible2 & !re=e concludes x to be "o ( ^? ?+s :i* ,god _c d4 ,lib4 ii4 ,cap4 vii4 ,ne ,deum quidem posse omnia1 nec mortales t]nitate don>e1 aut revoc>e defunctos4 ,& ,m9utius ,felix4 ,vid4 ,ejusd4 ,octav4 ,cap4 xi4 br+s 9 an ,hea!n1 :o 0 8 fri5d1 rail+ at x1 )\t any dec5cy1 z ?\gh x 0 no bett] ?an an old wives fable2 & ! pr9cipal argum5t he produces1 is1 because he supposes x impossible = a body t 0 burnt to a%es1 to spr+ up into life aga94 ,& ,celsus1 speak+ conc]n+ ! impossibility ( ,god's do+ any ?+ contr>y to nature1 reckons ?is among ^? ?+s4 ,vid4 ,orig4 ,contr4 ,cels4 ,lib4 v4 ,page #bdj4 & says1 ! hope h]e( is m wor?y ( worms ?an m5 & /yles x an abom9able1 z well z an impossible ?+1 :i* ,god nei!r c nor w d4 ,footnote #afa3 4 ,footnote #afb3 ,vid4 ,volkel4 de v]a relig4 ,lib4 iii4 ,cap4 xi4 ,app>et promissionem vit sempit]n 9 prisco illo fo$]e factam m9ime fuisse4 ,& 9 a foll[+ "p ( ?is *apt]1 :]e9 he pr(ess$ly treats on ?is subject1 he adds2 ,qu ap]tis lucul5tissimisq2 v]bis ut 9 nova scriptura fi]i videamus1 hoc ,dei b5eficium nobis polliceantur4 ,ex quorum mun]e1 hoc de quo agimus1 nequaquam esse h9c patet1 quod antequam ,*ri/us illud explic>et1 nemo unquam extitit1 qui vel suspic>i aud]et1 tale quid illo compreh5di4 ,footnote #afc3 ,vid4 ,joseph4 de ,bell4 ,jud4 ,lib4 ii4 ,cap4 vii4 1 1 c4 ,footnote #afd3 ,see ,dr4 ,hody on ! resurrection1 c4 ,page #ef-ei4 ,footnote #afe3 ,see ,bi%op ,pe>son on ! ,cre$1 ,artic4 #aa4 :o obs]ves1 f _! writ+s1 t because1 9 ! =mation ( man1 m5tion$ 9 ,g54 ii4 #g4 ,moses uses ! ^w 1 & 9 ! =mation ( bea/s1 v]se #ai4 ! ^w 1 ! =m] hav+ two jods1 ! latt] b "o3 ,!re=e ! bea/s are made b once1 b man twice2 to wit1 once 9 8 g5]ation1 & ! second "t 9 8 resurrection4 ,& !y /rangely appreh5d a pro( ( ! resurrection to be conta9$ 9 ! mal$iction1 ,g54 iii4 #ai4 ,du/ ?\ art1 & unto du/ ?\ %alt return1 q4 d4 ?\ art n[ du/ :ile ?\ live/2 &1 aft] dea?1 ?\ %alt return unto ?is du/1 t is1 ?\ %alt live aga91 z ?\1 do/ n[3 ,& ^? words 9 ,exod4 xv4 #a4 !n sang ,moses & ! *ildr5 ( ,israel2 !y r5d] he %all s+1 viz4 aft] ! resurrection 9 ! life to come1 & f !nce inf] ?is doctr9e1 :i* c\ld af=d b v small satisfaction to ! ,sadducees1 :ile !y omitt$ to insi/ on o!r pregnant pro(s !re(4 ,footnote #aff3 ,see ,vol4 ,,ii4 ,heb4 & ,talmud4 ,ex]cit4 on ,john iv4 #be4 :]e9 he says1 t !y pret5d to prove x f ,deut4 xxxi4 #af4 :]e ,god says to ,moses1 ,?\ %alt sleep ) ?y fa!rs1 & rise aga92 :i* is an addition to1 z well z a p]v]sion ( ! text2 :i* says1 ! p %all rise up & g a :or+1 c4 & ,page #eda1 & #ghg4 he repres5ts !m z prov+ x f ,jo%4 viii #cj4 :]e x is said1 t ,jo%ua built an alt> unto ! ,"l2 :i* !y translate1 he %all build an alt>2 suppos+ ?is to be aft] ! resurrection3 ,& f ,psal4 lxxxiv4 #d4 ,bless$ are !y t dwell 9 ?y h\se1 !y w be /ill prais+ !e1 !y suppose is meant ( _! prais+ ,god aft] ! resurrection4 ,see _m o!r absurd me?ods ( reason+ to ! same purpose1 ref]r$ to by him 9 ! same place4 ,footnote #afg3 ,macab4 vii4 #i1 #aa1 #ad1 #bc1 #bi4 ,footnote #afh3 ,?us ,josephus ,jac*iades1 ref]r$ to by ,witsius 9 ,symb4 ,ex]cit4 xxvi4 #da4 9 expla9+ t fam\s text 9 ,daniel xii4 #b4 says1 ,et tunc fiet miraculum resurrectionis mortuorum3 ,nam multi dormi5tium 9 t]ra pulv]ul5ta exp]gisc5tur1 hi ad vitam t]nam1 qui sunt sancti2 illi v]o ad opprobria dete/ationem t]nam2 qui sunt impii4 ,quorum resurrectionis causa e/1 ut impii fateantur palam1 suam fidem esse falsam1 eos qui ipsis fidem habu]9t1 prosecutos fuisse vanitatem atque evanuisse1 ipsique agnoscant suos majores falsitatem poss$isse4 ,& ,m5asseh ,b5 ,israel1 de ,resurr4 mort4 ,lib4 ii4 ,cap4 viii4 proves x f ! same scripture4 ,m to ! same purpose may be se5 9 ,dr4 ,hody on ! resurrection1 ,page #gb4 seq4 :o quotes sev]al ( ! ,talmudical writ]s1 z signify+ _! belief ( ?is doctr9e2 & especially ,pocock 9 ,maimon4 ,port4 ,mos4 ,cap4 vi4 :o produces a multitude ( quotations to ! same purpose2 9 :i* "s ass]t ?is doctr9e )\t pro(1 o!rs e/abli% x by solid argum5ts1 & "s mix a great _m absurd notions ) x1 :i* we %all1 at pres5t1 pass ov]4 ,footnote #afi3 ,vid4 ,t]tull4 de ,resurrect4 ,c>n4 ,cap4 xxx4 ,non posset de ossibus figura componi1 si non id ipsum1 ossibus ev5turum esset4 ,footnote #agj3 ,vid4 ,hi]on4 9 ,ezek4 xxxvii4 ,nunquam pon]etur similitudo resurrectionis1 ad re/itutionem ,israelitici populi signific&am1 nisi />et ipsa resurrectitio1 futura cr$]etur2 quia nemo de rebus non extantibus inc]ta confirmat4 ,footnote #aga3 ,vid4 ,m5asseh ,b5 ,isr4 ,lib4 #a4 de ,resurrect4 ,cap4 ii4 #d4 ,hic textus expressus e/4 infallibilis quo s9e omni dubio resurrectio probatur4 ,footnote #agb3 ,vid4 ,hi]on4 ,epi/4 #fa4 ad ,pamma*4 de error4 ,joh4 ,hi]os4 ,quid hac prophetia manife/ius8 ,nullus tam ap]te po/ ,*ri/um1 quam i/e ante ,*ri/um de resurrectione loquitur4 ,footnote #agc3 ,! words are put 9 ! =m ( an int]rogation1 :i* sometimes argues a /rong negation1 b n always1 s9ce "h x seems to imply a concession t he %\ld live aga94 ,footnote #agd3 ,vid ,m9ut4 ,fel4 9 ,octav4 #cc4 ,vide adeo quam 9 solatium no/ri resurrectionem futuram omnis natura m$itatur ,sol dem]git1 nascitur2 a/ra labuntur1 r$eunt2 fiores occidunt1 reviviscunt2 po/ s5ium arbu/a frondescunt sem9a non nisi corrupta revirescunt2 ita corpus 9 sepul*ro ut arbores 9 hyb]no occultant virorem1 ariditate m5tita4 ,expect&um nobis etiam corporis v] e/1 c4 ,footnote #age3 ,see 8 ,exposition on ! ,cre$1 ,artic4 xi4 & ,t]tull4 de resur4 ,c>n4 cap4 xii4 ,aspice nunc ad ipsa qunq2 exempla div9 pote/atis3 dies moritur 9 noctem1 t5ebris usquequaq spelitur4 ,fune/atum mundi honor1 omnis sub/antia deusgratur4 ,sord5t1 sil5t1 /up5t cuncta2 ubiq2 ju/itium e/1 quies r]um4 ,ita lux amissa lugetur2 tam5 rursus cum suo cultu1 cum dote1 cum sole1 eadem integra tota univ]so orbi reviviscit1 int]fici5s mortem suam noctem1 resc9d5s sepulturam suam t5ebras1 hres sibimet exi/5s1 donec nox reviviscat1 cum suo illa sugge/u4 ,r$acc5duntur enim /ell>um radii1 quos matut9a successio ext9x]at4 ,r$ucuntur sid]um abs5ti1 quas temporalis di/9ctio exem]at4 ,r$ornantur specula lun qu m5/ruus num]us adtriv]at4 ,revolvuntur hyemes /ates1 v]na1 autumna1 cum suis viribus1 moribus1 fructibus4 ,quippe etiam t]r de clo discipl9a e/1 arbores ve/ire po/ spolia1 flores d5uo color>e1 h]bas rursus impon]e1 exhib]e eadem qu absumpta sunt sem9a2 nec prius exhib]e quam absumpta3 mira ratio3 de fraudatrice s]vatrix3 ut r$dat1 int]cipit3 ut cu/odiat1 p]dit3 ut integret1 vitiat e ut etiam ampliet1 prius decoquit4 ,siquidem ub]iora cultiora re/ituit quam ext]m9avit4 ,rev]a fo5ore int]itu1 injuria usura1 lucro damno3 semel dix]im univ]sa conditio recidiva e/4 ,quodcunq2 conv5]is1 fuit3 quodcunq2 amis]is1 nihil non it]um e/4 ,omnia 9 /atum r$eunt1 quum abscess]9t4 ,omnia incipiunt1 quum desi]9t4 ,ideo f9iuntur1 ut fiant4 ,nihil dep]it1 nisi 9 salutum4 ,totus igitur hic ordo revolubilis r]um1 te/atio e/ resurrectionis mortuorum4 ,op]ibus eam prscripsit ,deus ante1 quam lit]is3 viribus pr$icavit ante1 quam vocibus4 ,prmissit tibi naturam magi/ram1 submissurus prophetiam1 quo facilius cr$as propheti1 discipulus natura3 quo /atim admittas1 quum audi]is1 quod ubiq2 jam vid]is2 nec dubites ,deum c>nis etiam resuscitatorem1 quem omnium noris re/ituorem4 ,et utiq2 si omnia hom9i resurgunt1 cui procurata sunt porro non hom9i1 nisi c>ni1 quale e/ ut ipsa dep]eat ut totum1 propt] quam cui nihil dep]it8 ,et ,vid4 ejud4 apologet cap4 xlviii4 9 :i* he proves ! resurrection ( ! body f ! possibility ( t be+ re/or$ to a =m] be+1 ) ! same ease t x 0 made out ( no?+2 & %ews h[ ,god has impress$ ^u ?is _w _m te/imonies ( ! resurrection2 & !n he adds1 ,lux quotidie int]secta respl5det1 t5ebr1 p>i vice dec$5do succ$unt1 sid]a defuncta vivescunt1 tempora1 ubi f9iuntur1 incipiunt1 fructus consummantur1 et r$eunt4 ,c]te sem9a non nisi corrupta et dissoluta foecundius surgunt1 omnia p]cundo s]vantur1 omnia de int]itu re=mantur4 ,tu homo tantum nom51 si intelligas te1 vel de titulo ,py?ix disc5s1 dom9us omnium mom5tum et resurg5tium1 ad hoc mori]is1 ut p]eas8 ,footnote #agf3 ,?is is :at !y g5]ally int5d by t aphorism1 a privatione ad habitum non datur regressus4 ,footnote #agg3 ,see ,hody on ! resurrection1 c4 ,pag4 #bje-bjh4 ,footnote #agh3 ,vid4 ,plat4 9 ,cratyl1 :o br+s 9 ,socrates z gravely punn+ on ! ^w 1 q4 d4 1 sepul*rum2 & suppos+ t ?is "n1 0 giv5 to d5ote t ! s\l suff]s puni%m5t = its faults1 by be+ deta9$ or %ut up 9 prison4 ,& ,s5eca speaks to ! same purpose3 corpus hoc1 animi pondus1 po5a e/1 p]man5te illo urgetur1 9 v9culis e/4 ,vid4 ,s54 ,epi/4 #fe4 ,footnote #agi3 ,vid4 ,orig4 9 ,loc4 supra citat4 ,footnote #ahj3 ,b5eficium pluvi ad omnes spect>e1 resurrectionem mortuorum ad ju/os tantum4 ,footnote #aha3 ,! words are1 ' 1 multi ex dormi5tibus4 ,n[ x is c]ta9 t 1 is (t5 translat$ a multitude1 or multitudes1 & signifies ! same ) 1 or ! ,greek ^w 1 z 9 ,g54 xvii4 #e4 ,psal4 cix4 #cj4 & 9 sev]al o!r places4 ,b ! pr9cipal difficulty lies 9 ! s5se ( ! p>ticle ,mem1 :i* is prefix$ to ! foll[+ ^w2 & is g5]ally suppos$ to be tak5 di/ributively2 & accord+ly ! s5se mu/ be1 ,_m1 t is1 a great numb]1 or "p1 tak5 out ( !m t sleep1 %all awake2 ?\gh1 ,i am apt to ?9k1 t ! prefix ,mem "h1 is n tak5 di/ributively2 b d5otes ! foll[+ ^w to be 9 ! ,g5itive case1 z ,lam$ & ,be? (t5 d2 & if s1 ! words may be r5d]$1 ,! multitude ( !m t sleep1 %all awake2 t is1 ! :ole numb] ( !m t sleep %all awake2 & s x is ! same ) :at is m5tion$ by our ,savi\r 9 ! text b n[ ref]r$ to2 all t are 9 _! graves %all come =?1 & be dispos$ ( 9 a diff]5t way1 z he p>ticul>ly expresses x2 :i* conta9s ! s5se ( ! prophet's pr$iction 9 ?is place4 ,!re is a scripture1 9 :i* ! ^w _m pla9ly signifies 1 ! multitude1 or all mank9d3 ?us ! apo/le speaks1 ,rom4 v4 #ae4 ( _m1 z be+ dead by ! (f5ce ( "o1 & by "o man's disob$i5ce1 _m be+ made s9n]s2 :i* none1 :o all[ all ! _w to h fall5 9 ,adam1 w suppose to be tak5 9 any o!r s5se4 ,see o!r in/ances ( ! l nature 9 ,glas4 ,phil4 ,sacr4 ,lib4 v4 ,tract4 #a4 ,cap4 xv4 ,footnote #ahb3 ,vid4 ,poc4 ,n4 ,misc4 9 ,maimon4 ,port4 ,mos4 ,cap4 vi4 :o treats l>gely on ?is subject1 & gives an acc\nt ( ! op9ions ( sev]al ,rabb9ical writ]s conc]n+ ?is matt]2 :i* r5d]s x ne$less = me to ref] to p>ticul> places4 ,footnote #ahc3 ,vid4 ,:itby 9 #a ,cor4 xv4 #dd1 #ej4 ,if by ! bright & %9+ body1 :i* ?is au?or speaks (1 he int5ds t x %all be inve/$ ) "s rays ( glory 9 ! heav5ly /ate1 z _m o!rs suppose3 ?is1 ,i ?9k1 none w d5y s9ce x agrees well ) :at ! apo/le says conc]n+ ! body's be+ made l to ,*ri/'s glori\s body1 & also :at ! prophet ,daniel says1 *ap4 xii4 #b4 conc]n+ _! %9+ z ! brightness ( ! firmam5t1 & z ! />s2 or1 z our ,savi\r says1 ,matt4 xiii4 #dc4 ,!y %all %9e z ! sun 9 ! k+dom ( _! ,fa!r4 ,que/4 ,,lxxxviii4 ,,que/4 ,,lxxxviii4 ,:at %all imm$iately foll[ aft] ! resurrection8 ,,answ4 ,imm$iately aft] ! resurrection %all foll[ ! g5]al & f9al judgm5t ( angels & m52 ! day & h\r :]e( no man kn[e?1 t all may wat* & pray1 & be ev] ready = ! com+ ( ! ,"l4 ,our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ hav+ f9i%$ ! "w :i* he und]took to p]=m1 9 ga!r+ 9 8 elect1 & br++ t grace :i* he wr\ght 9 !m to p]fection2 ! only ?+ !n rema9+ to be done1 w be 8 receiv+ !m into 8 imm$iate pres5ce1 to behold 8 glory2 & bani%+ o!rs1 = ev]1 f him1 ) m>ks ( infamy & dete/ation4 ,&1 9 ord] h]eunto1 he w raise ! dead1 & give a summons to ! :ole _w ( angels & m51 to appe> be=e 8 tribunal 9 t day 9 :i* he is appo9t$1 by ! ,fa!r1 to judge ! _w 9 righte\sness2 :i* is ! subject insi/$ on 9 ?is answ]4 ,9 speak+ to :i*1 we %all ,i4 ,prove t !re %all be a day ( judgm5t4 ,,ii4 ,consid] ! p]son1 ! "*1 & ! solemnity ( ! appe>+ ( ! great ,judge1 to :om ?is "w is committ$4 ,,iii4 ,! p]sons to be judg$1 angels & m54 ,,iv4 ,! mann] 9 :i* he %all proce$ 9 judg+ !m4 ,&1 ,v4 ,"s circum/ances conc]n+ ! place :]e1 & ! "t :5 ?is great & awful "w %all be p]=m$4 ,i4 ,we are to prove t !re %all be a day ( judgm5t4 ,?is is z evid5t a tru? z t !re is a provid5ce1 or t ,god is ! ,gov]nor ( ! _w4 ,e intellig5t creature1 :o is ! subject ( moral gov]nm5t1 af=ds an argum5t = ! pro( ( ?is doctr9e4 ,& accord+ly we mu/ consid] !m z "u a law :i* he has giv51 z t by :i* !y are to be gov]n$4 ,f h5ce arises our obligation to duty1 & be+ r5d]$ acc\ntable to ! great ,lawgiv]1 z to :at conc]ns our ob$i5ce to1 or violation ( 8 law4 ,& ,god is oblig$1 9 hon\r1 to make a scrut9y into1 or take an acc\nt ( our behavi\r1 t x may be kn[n :e!r we h obey$ or rebell$ aga9/ him4 ,?is is evid5t f ! conc]n :i* ! glory ( 8 own p]fections has h]e92 & ! promises & ?reatn+s annex$ to 8 law1 :i* he is oblig$ to fulfil or execute4 ,f :5ce x foll[s1 t ,god w display 8 glory z ! ,judge ( ! _w4 ,?is is pla9ly reveal$ 9 scripture2 x 0 =etold 9 ! e>ly ages ( ! _w1 z conta9$ 9 ! epi/le ( ,jude1 9 v]4 #ad1 #ae4 ,behold ! ,"l come? ) t5 ?\s& ( 8 sa9ts1 to execute judgm5t ^u all1 & to conv9ce all t are ungodly among !m1 ( all _! ungodly de$s1 :i* !y h ungodly committ$1 & ( all _! h>d spee*es :i* ungodly s9n]s h spok5 aga9/ him3 :i* words1 ?\gh !y might h a peculi> relation to ! judgm5t :i* ,god w\ld execute 9 ! de/ruction ( ! old _w2 yet x is pla9 by ! application h]e( made by ! apo/le1 t x looks z f> z ! f9al judgm5t1 :i* %all be 9 ! end ( "t4 ,& ?is likewise appe>s f :at is said 9 ,eccles4 xii4 #ad4 t ,god %all br+ e "w into judgm5t1 ) e secret ?+1 :e!r x be good1 or :e!r x be evil4 ,!re are1 inde$1 _m displays ( ,god's judicial h& 9 ! pres5t disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce1 z he is said to be kn[n by ! judgm5t :i* he execute?1 ,psal4 ix4 #af4 ,! visible tok5 ( 8 reg>d to 8 sa9ts 9 ?is _w1 z well z ! public & dreadful display ( 8 v5geance p\r$ =? ^u 8 enemies1 proclaim 8 glory1 z ,god1 ! ,judge ( all4 ,b inasmu* z s9 des]ves great] puni%m5ts ?an :at are inflict$ "h2 & ! promises :i* ,god has made = ! enc\ragem5t ( 8 p1 give !m occasion to look beyond ! pres5t sc5e ( affairs2 & especially s9ce ! div9e deal+s ) m51 z to :at respects outw>d ?+s1 _c s cle>ly be acc\nt$ =1 :ile we behold ! righte\s oppress$1 & _m ( ! wick$ hav+1 z x 71 m ?an he>t c\ld wi%2 ?is pla9ly argues1 t !re is a "t com+ :5 matt]s w be adju/$2 &1 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 #8,a man %all say1' or e "o %all h occasion to say1 #8,v]ily !re is a rew>d = ! righte\s2 v]ily he is a ,god t judge? 9 ! e>?1' ,psal4 lviii4 #aa4 ,moreov]1 ?is doctr9e is n only reveal$ 9 scripture1 b x is impress$ on ! consci5ces ( m52 :i*1 ?\gh !y nev] took s mu* pa9s to ext+ui% _! appreh5sion or dread !re(1 x is impossible = !m to d x4 ,t secret remorse or t]ror :i* s9n]s feel )9 _! own brea/s1 :i* makes !m re/less & uneasy1 especially :5 !y p]ceive !mselves to /& on ! conf9es ( ano!r _w1 is an und5iable argum5t t !re is a future judgm5t4 ,:at 0 x t made ,bel%azz>'s c\nt5ance to *ange8 ,:y did 8 ?\ghts tr\ble him1 s t ! jo9ts ( 8 lo9s 7 loos$1 & 8 knees smote "o aga9/ ano!r1 :5 he saw ! h&-writ+ on ! wall1 9 ! mid/ ( all 8 mir? & jollity8 ,dan4 v4 #f4 ,0 he afraid ( ! unit$ =ces ( ! ,p]sians & ,m$es1 :o at t "t inve/$ ! capital city 9 :i* he 08 ,did he "k t he %\ld be sla9 be=e ! morn+8 ,t 0 mo/ remote f 8 ?\ghts1 z appreh5d+ himself safe f any dang] t might arise f t qu>t]4 ,0 he afraid ( puni%m5t f m58 ,8 condition 9 ! _w set him above ! dread ( any su* ev5t4 ,x 0 only ! s5se he _h ( a future judgm5t f ,god1 t produc$ ^! effects 9 him4 ,x 0 ?is t made ! ,hea!n gov]nor tremble1 :5 ! apo/le reason$ ( righte\sness1 temp]ance1 & judgm5t to come1 ,acts xxiv4 #be4 ,& :5 he 0 disput+ ) ! ,a!nians1 ?\gh !y mock$ & treat$ :at he said ab\t ! resurrection ) ridicule2 yet none ( !m _h any ?+ to object aga9/ ?is doctr9e t ,god w\ld judge ! _w 9 righte\sness1 *ap4 xvii4 #ca4 ,x may be obs]v$ t ! doctr9e ( future rew>ds & puni%m5ts1 z ! result ( a s5t5ce pass$ on m5 aft] dea?1 is s (t5 m5tion$ by hea!n-writ]s1 t x is evid5t !y ei!r receiv$ by tradition1 or und]/ood x by ! light ( nature2 ?\gh1 :5 !y ent] into p>ticul> explications !re(1 we meet ) little b :at is fabul\s & trifl+4 ,"s ( !m suppose ! rew>ds & puni%m5ts to be 9 o!r bodies1 agreeably to ! doctr9e ( ! transmigration ( s\ls1 z be=e-m5tion$4 ,o!rs speak ( fictiti\s lakes & riv]s 9 ! o!r _w1 :]e m5 are doom$ to abide1 at lea/1 = "s "t2 ?\gh !y "k no?+ ( ! day ( judgm5t1 or ! appe>ance ( ! :ole _w be=e ,*ri/'s tribunal2 :i* is a matt] ( pure revelation#ahd4 ,,ii4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! p]son1 "*1 & solemnity ( ! appe>+ ( ! great ,judge1 to :om ?is "w is m especially committ$4 ,?is is a doctr9e t c be kn[n no o!r way ?an by div9e revelation4 ,! light ( nature1 inde$1 discov]s to u t ,god %all judge ! _w2 b !re is some?+ m ?an ?is may be le>n$ f scripture1 z well z ^? circum/ances ( glory ) :i* ?is "w %all be p]=m$4 ,accord+ly we read1 #a4 ,t ! p]son :o is to p]=m ?is great "w1 is ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 ( :om x is said1 he %all judge ! quick & ! dead at 8 appe>+1 & 8 k+dom1 #b ,tim4 iv4 #a4 ,& else:]e1 ,we mu/ all appe> be=e ! judgm5t-seat ( ,*ri/2 #b ,cor4 v4 #aj4 ,if we consid] 8 glory z a div9e p]son1 he is fit to engage 9 x4 ,= z he kn[e? all ?+s1 he c judge ! secrets ( m51 :i* no m]e creature c d2 & z he has all ! o!r p]fections ( ! div9e nature1 he c display & glorify !m1 9 su* a way z is necess>y1 9 det]m9+ ! f9al e/ate ( m51 & rew>d+ e "o accord+ to 8 "w4 ,we may also obs]ve1 t ?is is a bran* ( 8 ,m$iatorial dignity1 & conta9s 9 x a "p ( ! execution ( 8 ,k+ly (fice2 x 0 conta9$ 9 t commission :i* he receiv$ ( ! ,fa!r4 ,?us x is said1 t ! ,fa!r judge? no man1 ,john v4 #bb4 t is1 n 9 a visible mann]1 or by any delegat$ p[]1 :i* he is inve/$ )1 #8b ha? committ$ all judgm5t to ! ,son1' &1 x is said1 he has #8giv5 him au?ority to execute judgm5t also1 because he is ! ,son ( man1' v]4 #bg4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t x is a "p ( ! "w :i* 0 incumb5t on him 9 ! application ( r$emption1 :i* _c be said to be br\ght to ! utmo/ p]fection1 till ! day ( judgm5t3 ,?us :5 he speaks conc]n+ 8 #8com+ 9 a cl\d ) p[] & great glory'2 !n he bids 8 p #8lift up _! heads1 inasmu* z _! r$emption drawe? nigh1' ,luke xxi4 #bg1 #bh4 ,we might also add to ?is1 t x 0 v exp$i5t t he %\ld judge ! _w1 s9ce he 0 unju/ly judg$ & condemn$ by ! _w2 !re=e ! cause mu/ h a second he>+1 t 8 enemies1 at ^: b> he once /ood1 may be fully conv9c$1 to _! et]nal confusion1 t he 0 n ! p]son !y took him to be1 t he did n des]ve ! treatm5t & rude insults :i* he met ) f !m1 :5 he /ood at _! tribunal4 ,!y ask$ him ?is "q1 #8,art ?\ ! ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ! bless$8' to :i* he repli$1 #8,i am3 ,& ye %all see ! ,son ( man sitt+ on ! "r h& ( p[]1 & com+ 9 ! cl\ds ( heav51' ,m>k xiv4 #fa-fd4 :]e9 he appli$ to himself :at ! prophet ,daniel said conc]n+ him1 ,dan4 vii4 #ac4 & !reby intimat$1 t ?is w\ld be ! mo/ visible & inconte/ible pro( ( 8 ,m$iatorial glory1 ) :i* he 0 inve/$1 z ! ,son ( man2 ^u :i* ! high-prie/ r5t 8 clo!s1 appreh5d+ t he spake blasphemy2 aft] :i* !y all condemn$ him to be guilty ( dea?4 ,!re=e x is exp$i5t t ?is visible pro( ( 8 ,son%ip & ,m$iatorial glory %\ld be giv51 & t he %\ld p]=m ?is great "w1 :i* 0 incumb5t on him1 z he gave !m to expect4 ,x is 8 #8com+ ) cl\ds1 t e eye %all see2' t %all oblige #8!m :i* pi]c$ him1 & all ! k9dr$s ( ! e>?1' :o set !mselves aga9/ him1 #8to wail because ( him1' ,rev4 i4 #g4 ,x 0 also necess>y t he %\ld judge ! _w1 t he might publicly v9dicate 8 p1 :o h be5 judg$ & condemn$ by ! _w = 8 sake2 & t 8 cause & int]e/1 :i* has be5 trampl$ on by !m1 might be def5d$ 9 ! mo/ public & glori\s mann]1 :i* w af=d an ev]la/+ conviction1 t he :om m5 despis$1 ^: glory 0 set light by1 ^: gospel 0 reject$ & p]secut$1 is a p]son wor?y ( univ]sal hon\r & e/eem4 ,?us conc]n+ ! p]son :o is appo9t$ to judge ! _w1 & ! "* 9 :i* he %all d x3 :i* leads u1 #b4 ,to consid] ! solemnity ( 8 appe>+1 :5 engag+ 9 x4 ,! "w be+ ! mo/ glori\s t ev] 0 p]=m$ s9ce ! _w 0 creat$1 & ! hon\r r$\nd+ to ,*ri/ z ! result !re(1 be+ ! la/ & highe/ degree ( 8 /ate ( exaltation2 x _c b be suppos$ t he w appe> ) ^? ensigns ( maje/y & regal dignity t become 8 "* z ! ,judge ( quick & dead3 accord+ly we h an acc\nt ( 8 #8appe>+ 9 8 own glory1 & 9 8 ,fa!r's1 & ( ! holy angels1' ,luke ix4 #bf4 ,8 own glory respects ! rays ( 8 div9ity %9+ =?2 :]eby x w appe>1 t he has a natural "r to summon ! :ole _w be=e him4 ,?is _c b /rike a t]ror into 8 enemies1 & enhance ! joy & triumph ( 8 fri5ds1 & excite ! adoration t is due to s glori\s a p]son4 ,8 appe>+ 9 8 ,fa!r's glory1 d5otes t ?is is ! highe/ display ( 8 ,m$iatorial dignity2 ! rew>d ( 8 hav+ p]fectly fulfill$ ! commission giv5 him by ! ,fa!r1 & fully answ]$ ! end = :i* he became inc>nate4 ,& 8 appe>+ 9 ! glory ( 8 holy angels1 implies ! rev]5ce & homage :i* !y w pay to him1 into ^: h&s !y are giv51 z m9i/]+ spirits1 to fulfil 8 pleasure1 & :o always rejoice 9 ! advancem5t ( 8 k+dom4 ,! angels %all n inde$ be employ$ 9 rais+ ! dead1 = t is a "w too great = f9ite p[]2 b we read ( _! m9i/ry z subs]vi5t to ! glory ( ! solemnity1 z consi/+ 9 _! appe>+ ) ,*ri/ z 8 ret9ue2 s x is said1 t he %all #8come 9 8 glory1 & all ! holy angels ) him1' ,matt4 xxv4 #ca4 ,^!1 inde$ make up 8 tra92 b d n convey to him ! lea/ bran* ( t glory or "* he is inve/$ )3 b x is _! hon\r to att5d him1 ^: s]vants !y are2 _! "w is to praise & adore him1 & to %ew _! read9ess to fulfil 8 pleasure1 )\t desir+ to usurp ! lea/ bran* ( 8 glory4 ,! fir/ ?+ !y are repres5t$ z do+1 is1 _! att5d+ 8 com+ ) a %\t1 or ! ^w ( comm& fir/ giv5 =? by ,*ri/1 & transmitt$ by !m to ! :ole _w1 :]eby !y %all be summon$ to appe> be=e him4 ,?is %all d\btless be att5d$ ) univ]sal joy & triumph express$ by !m4 ,& :]eas ,*ri/ is said to come ) ! s\nd ( a trumpet1 #a ,!ss4 iv4 #af4 ?is is ei!r to be consid]$ 9 allusion to ! cu/om ( call+ ! ho/s toge!r1 :i* 0 by ! s\nd ( a trumpet1 ,num4 x4 #b4 c4#ahe or else we may und]/& x 9 a lit]al s5se1 = "s s\nd l t ( a trumpet1 :i* %all be he>d ?r\gh\t ! _w1 :i* %all h a t5d5cy to excite ! joy & triumph ( ! sa9ts1 & to /rike t]ror into ! wick$4 ,& z ?is trumpet gives an al>m to all to appe> be=e ,*ri/'s tribunal2 ! angels are repres5t$ z assi/+ 9 br++ !m ?i!r4 ,x is by !m t ! sa9ts :i* rema9 alive1 %all be caught up ) o!rs 9 ! cl\ds to meet ! ,"l 9 ! air1 #a ,!ss4 iv4 #ag4 & !y are said to ga!r toge!r ! elect f ! f\r w9ds1 f "o end ( ! heav5 to ! o!r4#ahf ,& else:]e1 our ,savi\r1 speak+ ( ! end ( ! _w1 :i* he calls ! h>ve/1 repres5ts ! angels z reap]s1 ,matt4 xiii4 #ci4 :i* he expla9s z d5ot+ t at ! end ( ! _w ! angels %all come =?1 & sev] ! wick$ f among ! j1 v]4 #di4 :i* pla9ly intimates t !y are to ga!r ! elect toge!r4 ,& inasmu* z !re mu/ be a sep>ation betwe5 !m & ! wick$1 s t "o %all be set at ,*ri/'s "r h&1 ! o!r at 8 left2 ?is1 z x is m ?an probable1 %all be done by ! m9i/ry ( angels1 *ap4 xxv4 #cb4 ,& !n ! ,judge is repres5t$ z sitt+ on 8 ?rone1 v]4 #ca4 ?is is call$ else:]e a judgm5t-seat1 agreeable to 8 "* z a judge2 & x is "h /yl$ 8 ?rone1 z expressive ( ! maje/y & royal dignity ) :i* he %all p]=m ?is great "w4 ,:i* leads u1 ,,iii4 ,to consid] ! p]sons :o are to be judg$1 ?+s be+ ?us prep>$ = x2 & ^! are said to be angels & m51 i4 e4 all :o are summon$ to appe> be=e ,*ri/'s tribunal4 ,:e!r ! holy angels are includ$ 9 ! numb] ( ^? :om ,*ri/ w judge1 x is n safe = u to pret5d to det]m9e1 s9ce scripture is sil5t z to ?is matt]4 ,t !y are ! subjects ( moral gov]nm5t is evid5t1 because !y are intellig5t creatures2 & x foll[s f h5ce1 t !y are acc\ntable to ,god = _! behavi\r z su*4 ,x is also c]ta91 t !y are employ$ by our ,savi\r1 9 fulfill+ 8 pleasure2 & pursuant !reto1 !y are s5t =? by him to m9i/] to ! heirs ( salvation1 ,heb4 i4 #ad4 & ^u ?is acc\nt x may n be reckon$ =eign to ! "w ( ! day1 = ,*ri/ to give a public te/imony to _! fai?fulness 9 ! dis*>ge ( e "w :i* has be5 committ$ to !m2 especially s9ce ! sa9ts1 :o1 9 "s respects1 may be said to h be5 _! *>ge & c>e1 h receiv$ no small advantage f ! good (fices :i* !y h p]=m$ = !m by ,*ri/'s appo9tm5t3 b m ?an ?is1 ,i ?9k1 _c be det]m9$1 ) respect to _! be+ judg$ by ,*ri/4 ,!re=e1 _m conclude1 t1 prop]ly speak+1 !y are n includ$ 9 ! numb] ( ^? t %all be judg$ by him2 & t ei!r because !y are repres5t$ z att5d+ him1 :5 he comes to judgm5t2 & are nev] spok5 ( z /&+ be=e 8 tribunal1 z p]sons ^: cause is to be tri$ by him2 or because !y are consid]$1 z long be=e ?is confirm$ 9 hol9ess & happ9ess1 & z behold+ ! face ( ,god 9 heav52 & consequ5tly n to be dealt ) z ^? :o are to und]go a f>!r scrut9y1 9 ord] to _! hav+1 a new s5t5ce pass$ ^u !m4 ,z to :at respects ! fall5 angels1 !y are to be br\ght z crim9als be=e ,*ri/'s tribunal1 9 ord] to 8 pass+ a righte\s s5t5ce ^u !m4 ,:e!r ! *>ge ( _! apo/acy f ,god1 %all be aga9 r5ew$1 & h]eby s9 trac$ to ! v fir/ spr+ & f\nta9 ( x1 we "k n3 b all ! guilt t !y h contract$ s9ce !y 71 by a =m] s5t5ce1 ca/ out ( heav51 %all be laid to _! *>ge3 all t !y h done aga9/ ! int]e/ ( ,god 9 ! _w1 begun 9 ! s$uction ( our fir/ p>5ts1 & cont9u$ ev] s9ce1 ) all ^? me?ods ( rev5ge & subtilty :]eby !y h oppos$ ! k+dom ( ,*ri/ 9 ! _w1 & endeav\r$ to ru9 8 p1 w be alleg$ aga9/ !m1 z well z ! bold attempt !y made on him 9 8 own ,p]son1 :il/ he 0 9 a /ate ( humiliation4 ,?us ! fall5 angels1 ?\gh repres5t$ z ca/ d[n to hell1 are yet said to be deliv]$ into *a9s ( d>kness1 & res]v$ unto judgm5t1 #b ,pet4 ii4 #d4 ,jude1 v]4 #f4 ,?is !y are1 at pres5t1 appreh5sive (1 & are accord+ly said to tremble1 ,jam4 ii4 #ai4 at ! =e-?\ghts ( x3 x may also be inf]r$ f :at !y said to our ,savi\r1 ,art ?\ come to torm5t u be=e ! "t1 ,matt4 viii4 #bi4 &1 z ! result h]e(1 x is said1 t ! devil 0 ca/ into ! lake ( fire & brim/one1 ,rev4 xx4 #aj4 i4 e4 adjudg$ to endure a great] degree ( torm5t 9 proportion to ! increase ( 8 guilt4 ,b t :i* is m p>ticul>ly insi/$ on 9 scripture1 9 :i* we are imm$iately conc]n$1 is :at relates to m51 z ^? :o are to be judg$ by ,*ri/4 ,?is is set =? 9 univ]sal t]ms2 ! apo/le says1 ,we mu/ all appe> be=e ! judgm5t-seat ( ,*ri/1 t e "o may receive ! ?+s done 9 8 body1 accord+ to t he ha? done1 :e!r x be good or bad1 #b ,cor4 v4 #aj4 m5 ( all ranks & conditions1 small & great1 ,rev4 xx4 #ab4 quick & dead1 #b ,tim4 iv4 #a4 i4 e4 ^? :o di$ be=e1 or %all be f\nd alive at 8 com+1 ! righte\s & ! wick$1 ,eccl4 iii4 #ag4 & among ^!1 n only !m t h liv$ "u ! gospel-disp5sation2 b o!rs1 :o h _h no o!r light b t ( nature2 ,z _m z h s9n$ )\t law1 %all also p]i% )\t law1 ,rom4 ii4 #ab4 ,we h no acc\nt1 inde$1 9 scripture1 ( _! be+ adjudg$ to et]nal life1 = _! do+1 by nature1 "s ?+s t are conta9$ 9 ! law2 to suppose ?is1 is to be wise above :at is writt52 &1 inde$1 x seems contradictory to ^? scriptures :i* ass]t ! necessity ( fai? 9 ,*ri/ to salvation2 b ^! are g5]ally describ$ z suff]+ puni%m5t proportion$ to _! works4 ,?us we read ( ! m5 ( ,n9eveh1 ,matt4 xii4 #da4 ! que5 ( ! ,s\?1 v]4 #db4 ! inhabitants ( ,tyre & ,sidon1 *ap4 xi4 #bb4 & ^? ( ,sodom & ,gomorrah1 v]4 #bd4 z appe>+ 9 judgm5t1 & expos$ to a less degree ( puni%m5t ?an ^? t s9n$ aga9/ great] light2 b !re is n ! lea/ intimation giv5 ( _! be+ dis*>g$ f condemnation4 ,our ,savi\r1 inde$1 speaks ( ! #8s]vant :i* knew 8 ma/]'s w1 & prep>$ n himself to d accord+ to x1 :o %\ld be beat5 ) _m /ripes1' i4 e4 expos$ to a great] condemnation2 nev]!less1 he1 at ! same "t1 intimates t ! s]vant :o did n "k1 i4 e4 :o s9n$ "u great] disadvantages = want ( gospel-revelation1 ev5 he %\ld be beat5 ) few /ripes2 or adjudg$ to suff] a less degree ( puni%m5t4 ,! ,pelagians1 inde$1 h endeav\r$ n only to exempt ! ,hea!n f ! consequ5ces ( ?is judgm5t2 b "s h ins9uat$ z ?\gh !y 7 n conc]n$ 9 x at all3 ?us "o#ahg supposes1 t ! p]sons :o are repres5t$ z appe>+ at ,*ri/'s tribunal1 ,matt4 xxv4 & s5t5c$1 by him1 accord+ to _! works1 are only ^? :o made a pr(ession ( ! ,*ri/ian religion4 ,& ! pr9cipal argum5t t he br+s to support ?is op9ion is1 because !y1 on :om a s5t5ce ( condemnation is pass$1 are accus$ ( n m9i/]+ to ,*ri/'s memb]s1 :i* is int]pret$ z n giv+ him meat1 :5 he 0 hungry1 or dr9k :5 he 0 ?ir/y1 c4 :i* *>ge c\ld n h be5 br\ght aga9/ ^? t nev] he>d ( ,*ri/2 or if x _h1 !y might h excus$ !mselves by alleg+ t x 0 impossible = !m to %ew ?is respect to him :om !y nev] knew4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$1 t ?\gh our ,savi\r's design "h1 is to aggravate ! condemnation ( ^? :o s9n$ "u ! gospel1 & to *>ge "s ) crimes ( ! highe/ nature2 yet !re is no?+ m5tion$1 exclusive ( o!rs1 s z to give occasion to suppose t ! judgm5t ( ! great day w respect only ^? :o h set "u ! s\nd ( ! gospel4 ,!re=e we h gr\nd to conclude1 t z ! resurrection ( ! dead w be univ]sal2 s all t h liv$1 or %all live1 f ! beg9n+ to ! end ( "t1 %all be ! subjects ( ! judicial proce$+s 9 t solemn & awful day2 :i* leads u to consid]1 ,,iv4 ,! mann] 9 :i* ,*ri/ %all proce$ 9 judg+ ! _w4 ,x is evid5t1 t ! design ( ?is glori\s transaction is to det]m9e ! f9al /ate ( all m51 :i* w be done 9 a public & visible mann]1 t x may appe> t ! ,judge ( all does "r3 ?is diff]s v mu* f t p>ticul> judgm5t t is pass$ on e "o at dea?2 9 :i*1 ?\gh _! /ate be unalt]ably det]m9$1 yet x is n done 9 an op5 & visible mann]2 b ) a design t ! cause %\ld be tri$ aga9 9 t day :i* is appo9t$ = x4 ,! acc\nt we h 9 scripture1 ( ! mann] 9 :i* ?is %all be done1 be>s "s resemblance to ! proce$+s 9 human c\rts ( judicature2 accord+ly ! day is set 9 :i* causes are to be tri$2 ! ,judge appe>s ) ! ensigns ( 8 au?ority2 & be+ seat$ on ! tribunal1 ! p]sons to be tri$ appe> be=e him2 ! cause is he>d2 & s9ce all are to be judg$ accord+ to law1 ! law is suppos$ to be kn[n1 or ! p>ticul> /atute1 :i* is ! rule ( judgm5t1 mu/ be produc$2 & :atev] *>ge is to be br\ght aga9/ any "o1 x is drawn up 9 ! =m ( an indictm5t1 & support$ by suffici5t evid5ce1 & ! p]sons h]eupon acquitt$ or condemn$4 ,9 allusion h]eunto we read ( ,*ri/'s appe>+ 9 a visible mann]1 seat$ on a ?rone ( judgm5t2 or1 z x is express$1 ( ! ,son ( man1 z appe>+ ) all ! holy angels ) him2 & 8 sitt+ ^u ! ?rone ( 8 glory1 & all nations be+ ga!r$ be=e him1 ,matt4 xxv4 #ca1 #cb4 ! judgm5t seat1 & ! books op5$1 ,dan4 vii4 #bf4 ,rev4 xx4 #ab4 ,! righte\s1 :o are a "p ( ^? t %all /& be=e ,*ri/'s tribunal1 %all be sep>at$ f ! wick$2 ! =m] plac$ at 8 "r h&1 ! latt] at 8 left4 ,) respect to ! wick$1 an indictm5t %all be br\ght 91 9 :i* !y %all be *>g$ ) ! violation ( ! holy law ( ,god1 ) all ! aggravat+ circum/ances !re(1 ! subject-matt] ( :i* is conta9$ 9 ! books t are said to be op5$4 ,& ?is *>ge %all be support$ by evid5ce2 9 :i* case m5 %all be witnesses aga9/ "o ano!r1 s f> z !y h be5 appris$ ( ea* o!r's behavi\r1 or imm$iately conc]n$ !re93 & x is n improbable1 t s9ce ! holy angels are conv]sant 9 ?is l[] _w1 z !y are sometimes repres5t$ z be+ pres5t 9 wor%ipp+ assemblies1 #a ,cor4 xi4 #aj4 & obs]v+ ! actions ( m51 #a ,tim4 v4 #ba4 t !y %all appe> z evid5ces aga9/ ! wick$4 ,& x may be f>!r obs]v$1 t ! ,judge himself w be a witness aga9/ ! crim9als1 :i* is n usual 9 human c\rts ( judicature2 ?\gh x does n sav\r ( ! lea/ inju/ice3 ?us x is said1 #8,i w come ne> to y to judgm5t2 & ,i w be a swift witness aga9/ ! sorc]]s1 & aga9/ ! adult]]s1 & aga9/ false swe>]s1 & aga9/ ^? t oppress ! hirel+ 9 8 wages1 ! wid[ & ! fa!rless1 & t turn aside ! /rang] f 8 "r1 & fe> n me1 sai? ! ,"l ( ho/s1' ,mal4 iii4 #e4 ,! div9e ,omnisci5ce w put ! *>ge out ( all mann] ( d\bt2 f :5ce !re c be no appeal2 s9ce x is impossible = ,god1 ei!r to be deceiv$ himself1 or to deceive o!rs4 ,b besides ?is1 !re %all also be ! te/imony ( consci5ce1 :]eby p]sons %all /& self-convict$2 _! #8own he>ts %all condemn !m1' z well z #8,god1 :o is great] ?an _! he>ts1' #a ,john iii4 #bj4 ,?us x is said1 t #8! consci5ces ( m5 be> witness1 & _! ?\ghts1 9 ! mean :ile1 accuse or else excuse "o ano!r1 9 ! day :5 ,god %all judge ! secrets ( m5 by ,jesus ,*ri/2' & accord+ly #8e m\? %all be /opp$1 & all ! _w' ( ! ungodly #8become guilty1' ,rom4 ii4 #ae1 #af4 or appe>1 by _! own confession1 to be s1 be=e ,god1 *ap4 iii4 #ai4 ,& 9 ord] h]eunto1 !re %all be a p>ticul> disp5sation ( provid5ce1 :]eby ^? s9s :i* h be5 long s9ce =gott51 %all be br\ght to remembrance3 ?is seems intimat$ 9 our ,savi\r's words 9 ! p>able2 #8,son1 rememb] t ?\ 9 ?y life-"t receiv$/ ?y good ?+s1' c4 ,luke xvi4 #be4 & also 9 ,god's sett+ ! iniquities ( s9n]s 9 ord] be=e _! eyes1 ,psal4 l4 #ba4 & ?is w h a great] t5d5cy to support ! *>ge1 ?an t5 ?\s& witnesses4 ,z to ! ?+s t %all be br\ght into judgm5t1 or be *>g$1 & prov$ ^u !m2 ^! are m5tion$ 9 a v p>ticul> mann]1 z x is said1 #8,god %all br+ e "w into judgm5t1 ) e secret ?+1 :e!r x be good1 or :e!r x be evil1' ,eccl4 xii4 #ad4 ,& else:]e1 he is repres5t$ z #8execut+ judgm5t ^u all1 & conv9c+ all t are ungodly ( all _! ungodly de$s1 :i* !y h ungodly committ$1 & ( all _! h>d spee*es :i* ungodly s9n]s h spok5 aga9/ him1' ,jude1 v]4 #ae4 ,& our ,savi\r p>ticul>ly intimates1 ,matt4 xxv4 #db1 #dc4 t _! behavi\r1 "u ! means ( grace1 %all be enquir$ into1 & :at !y h done aga9/ him1 & 8 int]e/ 9 ! _w1 alleg$ aga9/ !m4 ,b n[ we are speak+ conc]n+ ^? matt]s :i* %all be produc$ 9 judgm5t aga9/ ! wick$1 x may be enquir$2 :e!r ! smalle/ s9s committ$ by !m1 %all be br\ght into judgm5t aga9/ !m8 ,?is seems to be intimat$ by our ,savi\r1 :5 he says1 t #8e idle ^w t m5 %all speak1 !y %all give acc\nt !re( 9 ! day ( judgm5t1' *ap4 xii4 #cf4 on :i* "s take occasion to compla9 ( ! sev]ity ( ! div9e disp5sations1 z ?\gh x 0 int5d$ h]eby1 t p]sons %all be condemn$ to suff] et]nal puni%m5ts = a va9 ?\ght3 b to ?is x may be repli$1 t no "o w br+ ?is z an objection aga9/ ! me?ods ( ! div9e proce$+s 9 ! great day1 :o duly consid]s ! inf9ite evil ( s92 or1 t ! lea/ s9 des]ves a s5t5ce ( bani%m5t f ,god1 z x is an affront to 8 sov]eignty1 & opposite to 8 hol9ess4 ,h[ev] let x be consid]$ t no p]son 9 ! _w %all h reason to compla9 t he is sep>at$ f ,god1 or r5d]$ et]nally mis]able1 only = a va9 ?\ght1 or a s9 ( infirmity1 z ?\gh he _h be5 guilty ( no?+ else3 !re=e1 :5 our ,savi\r says1 t #8e idle ^w %all come into judgm5t1' ! mean+ is1 t ?is %all t5d to fill up ! measure ( _! iniquity2 s t ! puni%m5ts :i* !y %all be expos$ to1 %all be = ?is1 9 conjunction ) all o!r s9s4 ,e s9 br+s guilt ) x2 & all s9s tak5 toge!r1 small]1 z well z great]1 enhance ! guilt3 !re=e1 our ,savi\r's mean+ is ?is1 t e s9 exposes m5 to a degree ( condemnation1 9 proportion to ! aggravation !re(2 ?\gh !y :i* are ( a m he9\s nature1 br+ ) !m a great] degree ( condemnation4 ,?us conc]n+ ! *>ge br\ght aga9/ ! wick$4 ,! next ?+ to be consid]$ is1 ! trial ( ! righte\s1 :o are said to /& be=e ,*ri/'s judgm5t-seat4 ,"h x may be obs]v$1 t no indictm5t %all be br\ght aga9/ !m1 at lea/1 ) ! judge's approbation2 = !y h be5 be=e ?is acquitt$ & dis*>g$1 :5 br\ght into a ju/ifi$ /ate2 & !re=e1 z ! consequ5ce h]e(1 none1 z ! apo/le says1 %all lay any ?+ to _! *>ge1 s9ce x is ,god t ju/ifie?1 ,rom4 viii4 #cc4 ,if any ?+ be alleg$ aga9/ !m by ! enemies ( ,god1 :o load$ !m ) reproa*1 & laid _m ?+s to _! *>ge 9 ?is _w1 ( :i* "s h be5 j1 & o!rs unju/ & malici\s3 ,i say1 if ^! ?+s %\ld be suff]$ to be alleg$ aga9/ !m1 ! great & m]ciful ,judge w appe> z an advocate =1 & v9dicate !m f ^? *>ges :i* are ungr\nd$2 & w f>!r allege1 z a f\ndation ( _! dis*>ge f ! guilt ( all o!rs1 t he has made a full atonem5t = !m2 ^u :i* acc\nt1 :5 !y are s\ght =1 !y %all n be f\nd 9 judgm5t1 or *>g$ ^u !m to _! %ame1 confusion1 or condemnation2 b !y %all be pron\nc$ righte\s1 z int]e/$ 9 ,*ri/'s righte\sness2 & ?is %all be ev9c$ by 8 produc+ ^? graces :i* are insep>ably connect$ )1 ?\gh n ! f\ndation ( _! ju/ification1 t s ! me?od ( ! div9e proce$+s1 9 ?is respect1 may be v9dicat$1 & x may appe>1 t z x is said1 )\t hol9ess no "o %all see ! ,"l2 s ^! are holy1 & !re=e !y h ?is int]nal quality1 :i* d5otes !m su* :om ,god design$ to save3 ?is ,i take to be ! mean+ ( t expression ( our ,savi\r to ! righte\s1 :5 he pron\nces !m bless$1 & invites !m to come & inh]it ! k+dom prep>$ = !m f ! f\ndation ( ! _w3 = ,i 0 an hungr$ & ye gave me meat2 ,i 0 ?ir/y & ye gave me dr9k1 c4 ,matt4 xxv4 #cd1 #ce4 :]e ! ^w = is tak5 demon/ratively1 &1 n casually2 & d5otes t !y 7 su* :o might expect to be admitt$ to ?is hon\r & bless$ness1 z hav+ ^? m>ks & *>act]s ( 8 *ildr5 ^u !m1 to :i* ! promise ( salvation 0 annex$2 n z ?\gh any ?+ done by !m 0 ! cause ( x4 ,f h5ce x appe>s1 t ! graces ( ,god's p %all be publi%$ be=e angels & m51 to ! praise ( ! glory ( him :o 0 ! au?or ( !m4 ,b !re is a difficult "q :i* is propos$ by "s1 namely1 :e!r ! s9s ( ,god's p %all be publi%$ 9 ! great day2 ?\gh x is c]ta9 !y %all n be alleg$ aga9/ !m to _! condemnation8 ,?is is "o ( ! secret ?+s :i* belong to ,god1 :i* he has n s fully or cle>ly reveal$ to u 9 8 ^w2 & !re=e we c say little m ?an :at is matt] ( conjecture ab\t x4 ,"s h ?\ght t ! s9s ( ! godly1 ?\gh =giv51 %all be made manife/1 t s ! glory ( t grace :i* has p>don$ !m1 may appe> m illu/ri\s1 & _! obligation to ,god = ?is1 f>!r enhanc$4 ,!y also ?9k t ! ju/ice ( ! proce$+s ( t day1 requires x2 s9ce x is presum$ & kn[n by ! :ole _w1 t !y 7 prone to s91 z well z o!rs2 &1 be=e conv]sion1 z great s9n]s z any2 & aft] x _! s9s _h a peculi> aggravation3 !re=e1 :y %\ld n !y be made public1 z a glory due to ! ju/ice & hol9ess ( ,god1 & be+ inf9itely opposite to all s98 ,& ?is !y f>!r suppose to be necess>y1 t s ! imp>tiality ( div9e ju/ice may appe>4 ,moreov]1 s9ce ,god by record+ ! s9s ( 8 sa9ts 9 scripture1 has p]petuat$ ! k !re(2 & if x is to _! hon\r t ! s9s !re m5tion$ 7 rep5t$ (1 z well z =giv51 :y may x n be suppos$ t ! s9s ( believ]s %all be made kn[n 9 ! great day8 ,& besides1 ?is seems agreeable to ^? expressions ( e ^w1 & e action1 z be+ to be br\ght into judgm5t2 :e!r x be good1 or :e!r x be bad1 z 9 ! scripture be=e-m5tion$4 ,b x is suppos$ by o!rs1 t ?\gh ! mak+ kn[n ( s9 t is subdu$ & =giv51 t5ds to ! advancem5t ( div9e grace2 yet x is suffici5t to answ] ?is end1 z f> z ,god designs x %all be answ]$1 t ! s9s :i* h be5 subdu$ & =giv51 %\ld be kn[n to !mselves1 & ?is =giv5ess af=d matt] ( praise to ,god4 ,aga91 ! expressions ( scripture1 :]eby =giv5ess ( s9 is set =?1 are su* z seem to argue1 t ^? s9s :i* 7 =giv51 %all n be made manife/2 ?us !y are said to be blott$ out1 ,isa4 xliii4 #be4 cov]$1 ,psal4 xxxii4 #a4 subdu$1 & ca/ into ! dep?s ( ! sea1 ,micah vii4 #ai4 & rememb]$ no m1 c4 ,j]4 xxxi4 #cd4 ,besides1 ,*ri/'s be+ a ,judge1 do? n dive/ him ( ! "* ( an advocate1 ^: "p is r to conceal ! crimes ( ^? ^: cause he pleads1 ?an to divulge !m4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t ! law :i* requires duty1 & =bids ! contr>y s9s1 is n ! rule by :i* !y :o are 9 ,*ri/1 are to be proce$$ aga9/2 = !n !y c\ld n /& 9 judgm5t2 b !y are dealt ) accord+ to ! t5or ( ! gospel1 :i* =gives & cov]s all s94 ,& fur!rmore x is argu$1 t ! public decl>+ ( all _! s9s be=e ! :ole _w1 not)/&+ _! int]e/ 9 =giv+ grace1 w\ld fill !m ) su* %ame1 z is h>dly consi/5t ) a /ate ( p]fect bless$ness4 ,& la/ly1 ! pr9cipal argum5t insi/$ on1 is1 t our ,savi\r 9 ,matt4 xxv4 9 :i* he gives a p>ticul> acc\nt ( ! proce$+s ( t day1 makes no m5tion ( ! s9s1 b only comm5ds ! graces ( 8 sa9ts4 ,su*-l argum5ts z ^! are alleg$ to prove t x is probable ! s9s ( ! sa9ts %all n be expos$ to public view1 9 ! great day4 ,b aft] all t has be5 said1 x is safe/ = u n to be too p]emptory 9 det]m9+ ?is matt]1 le/1 by pret5d+ to be wise beyond :at is cle>ly reveal$ 9 scripture1 we betray our own folly1 & too bold presumption1 or ass]t t :i* is n "r ( ?is glori\s ,judge4 ,?us conc]n+ ! me?od 9 :i* ,*ri/ %all proce$ 9 judg+ ! _w4 ,we are n[ l$ to consid]1 ,v4 ,"s circum/ances relat+ to ! place :]e1 & ! "t :51 ?is great & awful "w %all be p]=m$1 at lea/1 s f> z x is conv5i5t = u to enquire into ?is matt]1 )\t giv+ too mu* scope to a va9 curiosity1 or desire to be wise above :at is writt54 ,&1 #a4 ,z to ! place2 x does n seem probable t x %all be ^u ! surface ( ! e>?2 because we read1 t !y :i* are f\nd alive at ,*ri/'s com+1 %all be caught up toge!r ) !m1 t is1 ! o!rs :o are rais$ f ! dead1 9 ! cl\ds1 to meet ! ,"l 9 ! air2 :i* imm$iately foll[s aft] ! acc\nt :i* ! apo/le gives ( ! ,"l's desc5d+ f heav5 ) a %\t1 ) ! voice ( ! ar*-angel1 & ) ! trump ( ,god1 #a ,!s4 iv4 #af1 #ag4 :i* is ! signal to be giv5 ( ! imm$iate appe>ance ( ! ,judge3 !re=e1 _! be+ caught up 9 ! cl\ds1 d5otes t ,*ri/ %all judge ! _w1 9 "s place above ?is e>?2 o!rwise !y mu/ be suppos$ to be caught up ?i!r1 & aft]w>ds oblig$ to desc5d f !nce1 to ! place f :5ce !y 7 tak51 to be judg$2 :i* does n seem probable4 ,?is is all t we d>e ass]t1 conc]n+ ! place :]e ?is great & solemn transaction %all be p]=m$4 ,& ,i ! r obs]ve ?is1 because "s are ( op9ion1 t ! valley ( ,jeho%aphat is design$ to be ! place1 f ! application ( t pr$iction m5tion$ 9 ! prophet ,joel1 9 *ap4 iii4 #b4 ,i w ga!r all nations1 & w br+ !m d[n into ! valley ( ,jeho%aphat1 & w plead ) !m !re = my p3#ahh b t seems to be a prophesy ( "s signal victory :i* ! *ur* %\ld ga9 ov] its enemies2 :i* %all h its accompli%m5t be=e ,*ri/ come to judgm5t1 & be no less rem>kable ?an t :i* ,god gave ,jeho%aphat ov] ! ,moabites1 ,ammonites1 & ! inhabitants ( m\nt ,seir1 m5tion$ 9 #b ,*ron4 xx4 ^u :i* occasion ! place :]e x 0 obta9$1 0 call$ ! valley ( ,b]a*ah1 :i* signifies bless+3 & ! prophet does n seem by ! valley ( ,jeho%aphat1 to po9t out any p>ticul> place kn[n by t "n2 b r to allude to ! signification ( ! ^w1 z import+ ! judgm5t ( ! ,"l3 s t no?+ else is int5d$ by x b t ,god %all1 9 ! latt] day1 probably :5 ^? scriptures %all h _h _! accompli%m5t1 :i* relate to ! conv]sion ( ! ,jews1 execute "s rem>kable judgm5t aga9/ ! hea!n1 among/ :om !y 7 scatt]$4 ,!re=e x _c1 ) ! lea/ %ad[ ( ju/ice1 be argu$ f h5ce1 t ?is is ! place :]e all nations ( ! e>? %all be ga!r$ to judgm5t4 ,besides1 "s h obs]v$1 t h[ great soev] ?is valley may be1 x is n l>ge en\gh to hold ! va/ multitudes t %all be conv5$ on ?is occasion4 ,z to :at conc]ns ! "t :5 ,*ri/ %all judge ! _w2 ?is is call$1 9 scripture1 a day1 ,acts xvii4 #ca4 n to signify t ! :ole "w %all be p]=m$ 9 t space ( "t1 :i* we g5]ally call a day2 = t c h>dly be suffici5t = ! p]=m+ ! _m ?+s t are to be done 9 x4 ,"s h ?\ght t ! :ole process %all take up no less ?an a ?\s& ye>s2 & suppose1 t ! apo/le ,pet] intimates z mu*1 :5 speak+ conc]n+ ! day ( judgm5t1 he says1 ,"o day is ) ! ,"l z a ?\s& ye>s1 & a ?\s& ye>s z "o day1 #b ,pet4 iii4 #h4 ,?us ! excell5t ,mr4 ,m$e und]/&s t scripture3#ahi b s9ce ?is is n m cle>ly expla9$ by o!r scriptures1 speak+ to ! same purpose1 ,i d>e n be too p]emptory 9 giv+ into ?is op9ion2 b w\ld r conclude1 t ! "t ( ! cont9uance !re(1 is call$ a day1 z d5ot+ a season appo9t$ = ! dispat* ( a "w1 :e!r x be long] or %ort]4 ,?us ,*ri/ calls t season1 9 :i* ! gospel 0 prea*$ to ! ,jews1 _! day1 ,luke xix4 #db4 ,& !re=e x is ! safe/ way = u to ackn[l$ge ?is to be a secret :i* belongs n to u to enquire into4 ,z to ! "t :5 ,*ri/ %all come to judgm5t1 or :5 ?is glori\s day %all beg91 t is also consid]$1 n only z a matt] kept secret f u1 b f all creatures3 ?us our ,savi\r1 speak+ conc]n+ x1 says1 #8,( t day & h\r kn[e? no man1 no1 n ! angels ( heav51 b my ,fa!r only1' ,matt4 xxiv4 #cf4 ,?is is p>ticul>ly intimat$ 9 ! answ] we are expla9+2 & ! reason assign$ :y x is kept secret f u1 viz4 t all may wat* & pray1 & be ready = ! com+ ( ! ,"l2 :i* is c]ta9ly a matt] ( ! highe/ importance2 & x is evid5t1 t if ,god _h ei!r reveal$ ! "t ( ,*ri/'s com+ to judgm5t1 or let m5 "k h[ long !y %\ld cont9ue 9 ?is _w1 be=e t judgm5t1 :i* is pa/ on all at dea?1 x might h giv5 occasion to ! corruption ( our nature1 to h put (f all ?\ghts ab\t x1 till x 0 at h&3 !re=e our ,savi\r1 9 wisdom1 z well z k9dness to 8 p1 has repres5t$ 8 com+ "u ! similitude ( a ?ief 9 ! night1 #b ,!s4 v4 #b4 & accord+ly says1 ,!re=e be ye also ready2 = 9 su* an h\r z ye ?9k n ! ,son ( man come?1 ,matt4 xxiv4 #dd4 ,?us conc]n+ ! day ( judgm5t4 ,z to :at respects ! consequ5ce h]e(1 & ! s5t5ce :i* %all be pron\nc$ on ! righte\s & ! wick$1 t is ! subject-matt] ( ! two foll[+ answ]s4 ,all t ,i %all add at pres5t is1 "s practical inf]5ces f ?is doctr9e ( ,*ri/'s com+ to judgm5t4 7#a47 ,:at has be5 obs]v$ conc]n+ ,*ri/'s com+ to judge ! _w 9 8 own glory1 & t ( 8 ,fa!r1 & ( 8 holy angels1 %\ld fill u ) high & hon\rable ?\ghts ( him2 & s9ce ! angels reckon x an hon\r to att5d him z m9i/]+ spirits 9 t great day1 ?is %\ld excite 9 u an holy ambition to approve ourselves 8 s]vants 9 all ?+s1 & to acc\nt x our hon\r t he w e/eem u su*4 7#b47 ,s9ce ,*ri/ at 8 com+ to judgm5t1 w br+ all ?+s to light1 & imp>tially /ate & try ! cause ( e "o1 :o %all be rew>d$ accord+ to _! works2 ?is %\ld sil5ce1 & f5ce aga9/1 all unbeliev+ ?\ghts1 :i* may arise 9 ! m9ds ( m51 conc]n+ ! seem+ly unequal di/ributions ( provid5ce1 9 ,god's deal+ ) ! righte\s & ! wick$1 z to :at respects ! outw>d affairs ( life1 & make u easy1 ?\gh we "k n 8 design 9 ! v>i\s afflictive provid5ces :]e) we are ex]cis$2 s9ce we are n to expect ^? bless+s "h1 :i* he has res]v$ = 8 p1 at ,*ri/'s appe>+ to judgm5t2 :i*1 if he is pleas$ to be/[ ^u u h]eaft]1 we %all !n h ! highe/ reason to admire 8 wisdom1 goodness1 & fai?fulness1 9 ! :ole me?od ( 8 provid5tial deal+s ) u4 7#c47 ,?is doctr9e t5ds to reprove ! a!ism & pr(an5ess ( ^?1 :o make a je/ (1 or sc(f1 at ! day ( judgm5t2 l ^? ! apo/le ,pet] m5tions1 :om he calls sc(f]s1 walk+ aft] _! own lu/s1 & say+1 ,:]e is ! promise ( 8 com+8 = s9ce ! fa!rs fell asleep1 all ?+s cont9ue z !y 7 f ! beg9n+ ( ! creation1 #b ,pet4 iii4 #c1 #d4 ,x also reproves ^? :o abuse ! day ( ,god's pati5ce2 & because 8 com+ to judgm5t is delay$1 take occasion to commit ! vile/ crimes4 ,?us our ,savi\r speaks ( "s z do+1 & intimates t he w come 9 a day :5 !y look n = him1 & %all cut !m asund]1 & appo9t !m _! portion ) hypocrites1 ,matt4 xxiv4 #dh-ea4 7#d47 ,?is doctr9e %\ld /ir u up to univ]sal hol9ess1 & ! greate/ circumspection & dilig5ce 9 ! s]vice ( ,god2 z ! apo/le says1 :5 speak+ conc]n+ ,*ri/'s com+ to judgm5t1 ) ^? displays ( t]rible maje/y t %all att5d x1 :at mann] ( p]sons ought we to be1 9 all holy conv]sation & godl9ess1 look+ =1 & ha/+ unto ! com+ ( ! day ( ,god1 #b ,pet4 iii4 #aa1 #ab4 7#e47 ,s9ce we expect t ,*ri/ w judge ! _w at ! la/ day1 x behoves u to be (t5 judg+ & try+ ourselves1 exam9+ h[ matt]s /& betwe5 ,god & u2 & :e!r we behave ourselves 9 su* a way z t we may be meet = ,*ri/'s com+1 & h boldness 9 ! day ( judgm5t2 z ! apo/le says1 ,if we w\ld judge ourselves1 we %\ld n be judg$1 #a ,cor4 xi4 #ca4 t is1 ) ! judgm5t ( condemnation4 7#f47 ,x is an inexpressible advantage :5 we c conclude1 ^u good gr\nds1 t ?is great ,judge is our ,fri5d1 our ,savi\r1 our ,advocate1 & t1 liv+ & dy+1 we %all be f\nd 9 him2 = !n1 ?\gh he come 9 su* a way z w /rike ! utmo/ t]ror & confusion into 8 enemies1 we %all be f\nd ( him 9 peace3 & ! consequ5ce ( ?is day's solemnity %all be our admission into 8 imm$iate pres5ce1 & be+ = ev] bless$ !re94 ,footnote #ahd3 ,we (t5 read 9 ,hea!n-writ]s1 ( acus1 ,m9us & ,rhadaman?us1 z appo9t$ to pass a judgm5t on e "o at dea?1 fix !m 9 _! respective places ( resid5ce1 & det]m9e _! rew>ds & puni%m5ts4 ,^! are g5]ally suppos$ to h liv$ ab\t ,moses's "t1 & are comm5d$ = ! ex]cise ( ju/ice1 & mak+ laws1 "s ( :i* !y are suppos$ to h receiv$ f heav52 & z ! rew>d h]e(1 h ! hon\r1 ( be+ judges ( m5 at dea?1 conf]r$ ^u !m4 ,"s h be5 ready to conclude t ! acc\nt :i* ! ,hea!n give ( ^! ?ree fam\s law-giv]s & judges1 is no?+ else b a corruption ( a tradition :i* !y _h receiv$ conc]n+ ,moses1 ! great law-giv] to ! ,israelites1 set =? by diff]5t names1 ) sev]al ?+s fabul\s add$ !reunto4 ,!y :o h a m9d to see a v le>n$ & critical disquisition on ?is subject1 may consult ,huet ,demon/4 ,evang4 ,prop4 iv4 #i-ac4 ,& z = ! v>iety ( puni%m5ts :i* ^! judges inflict$1 ! lakes & riv]s ( fire to :i* !y are condemn$1 see ,plato's acc\nt !re(1 translat$ by ,eusebius1 9 ,prp4 ,evang4 ,lib4 xi4 ,cap4 xxxvii4 :o ?9ks t "s ?+s m5tion$ by him1 be> a resemblance to ! puni%m5t ( s91 :i* we read ( 9 scripture1 :i* he supposes he receiv$ by tradition1 f "s t 7 acqua9t$ ) div9e revelation1 z he did _m o!r ?+s :i* he speaks ( 9 8 writ+s4 ,footnote #ahe3 ,see ,vol4 ,,ii4 ,que/4 ,,lvi4 ,footnote #ahf3 ,matt4 xxiv4 #ca4 ,?is is ! mo/ common s5se ( ^? words2 & h[ f> soev] !y are suppos$1 by "s1 to be tak5 9 a figurative s5se1 = ! prea*+ ( ! gospel ?r\gh\t ! :ole _w1 aft] ! de/ruction ( ! ,jewi% /ate1 :i* "s h suppos$1 is pr9cipally int5d$ by :at is m5tion$ 9 ! =ego+ v]ses2 yet mo/ conclude t sev]al ?+s 9 ?is acc\nt ( ,*ri/'s glori\s appe>ance1 are n )\t "s allusion1 at lea/ to :at %all be m em95tly accompli%$1 :5 he %all come to judgm5t4 ,footnote #ahg3 ,curcellu 9 ,diss]t4 de necessit4 cognit4 ,*ri/4 vi4 ,footnote #ahh3 ,( ?is op9ion 7 "s among ! ,papi/s1 & p>ticul>ly ,cornelius a ,lapide1 ,vid4 ejusd4 comm5t 9 ,loc4 :o describes x z a place situate at ! foot ( ! m\nt ( ,olives1 9 or ne> ! place :]e our ,savi\r 0 9 8 agony betray$ & deliv]$ by ,judas1 into ! h&s ( 8 enemies4 ,!re=e ?is w be1 accord+ to him1 ! fitte/ place = him to execute judgm5t ^u !m1 & to appe> 9 ?is triumphant & glori\s mann]1 9 ord] !reunto4 ,& ?is is m5tion$ by _m ,jewi% writ]s1 :o ma9ta9$ x4 ,?us ! au?or ( ! ,*aldee ,p>aphrase on ,canticles viii4 #e4 speaks to ?is purpose1 t ! dead %all be rais$1 & ! m\nta9 ( ,olives %all be cleft1 & all ! dead ( ,israel %all come out f !nce2 & t ! j1 :o di$ 9 ! captivity1 & consequ5tly 7 n buri$ 9 or ne> t place1 %all come ?r\gh ! cav]ns ( ! e>?1 t !y may "h arise to judgm5t4 ,& sev]al ,rabb9ical writ]s give into ?is *im]a1 :i* is also m5tion$ 9 bo? ! ,talmuds4 ,& _m ( ! mod]n ,jews1 z is obs]v$ by "s late travell]s into ! holy l&1 are s fond ( bury+ _! dead 9 or ne> ?is place1 t !y might n h f> to come "u ! e>?1 :5 !y rise f ! dead1 & mu/ appe> "h at ! day ( judgm5t1 t !y pay a c]ta9 sum ( money = ! privilege ( bury+ _! dead !re94 ,see ,hody on ! resurrection1 ,page #gj1 #ga4 ,footnote #ahi3 ,see 8 works1 ,lib4 iii4 ,comm5t4 apocal4 page #ffb4 & 8 rema9s1 *ap4 xi4 page #gdh4 9 :i* he is foll[$ by "s o!rs1 & ! le>n$ ,gale1 9 8 c\rt ( ! ,g5tiles1 ,"p ,i4 ,book iii4 *ap4 vii4 ,page #gh4 speaks ( "s ,jewi% writ]s z ma9ta9+1 t ! _w %all cont9ue #fjjj ye>s2 & f !nce to ! #gjjj? %all be ! day ( judgm5t4 ,& he also m5tions ?is z an op9ion :i* ,plato _h receiv$ by conv]s+ ) "s ( !m2 & concludes1 t ?is is ! great ,platonick ye>1 :i* is m5tion$ by him1 & 8 foll[]s4 ,que/4 ,,lxxxix4 ,,que/4 ,,lxxxix4 ,:at %all be done to ! wick$ at ! day ( judgm5t8 ,,answ4 ,at ! day ( judgm5t ! wick$ %all be set on ,*ri/'s left h&2 & ^u cle> evid5ce1 & full conviction ( _! own consci5ces1 %all h ! fe>ful1 b j s5t5ce ( condemnation pron\nc$ aga9/ !m2 & !reupon %all be ca/ out f ! fav\rable pres5ce ( ,god1 & ! glori\s fell[%ip ) ,*ri/1 8 sa9ts1 & all 8 holy angels1 into hell1 to be puni%$ ) unspeakable torm5ts bo? ( body & s\l1 ) ! devil & 8 angels = ev]4 ,hav+1 "u ! la/ answ]1 tak5 a view ( ,*ri/1 z com+ to judgm5t2 & ! :ole _w z seat$ at 8 tribunal1 ! wick$ on 8 left h&1 & ! righte\s on 8 "r2 ! books op5$1 ! cause tri$1 & ! evid5ce produc$2 we are n[ to consid] ! s5t5ce t w be pa/ on ea* ( !m1 toge!r ) ! consequ5ces !re(3 & p>ticul>ly we h an acc\nt 9 ?is answ]1 ( a s5t5ce ( condemnation1 pron\nc$ aga9/ ! wick$1 & ! puni%m5t inflict$ on !m1 pursuant !reunto2 :i* our ,savi\r expresses 9 words full ( dread & horror2 ,!n %all he say unto !m on ! left h&1 ,dep>t f me ye curs$ into ev]la/+ fire1 prep>$ = ! devil & 8 angels2 & ^! %all g away into ev]la/+ puni%m5t1 ,matt4 xxv4 #da1 #de4 ,?is includes 9 x an et]nal bani%m5t & sep>ation f him1 9 ^: fav\r !re is life4 ,z s9 is ! object ( 8 dete/ation1 x be+ contr>y to ! hol9ess ( 8 nature1 !y :o are f\nd 9 op5 rebellion aga9/ him1 %all n /& 9 8 sight1 ,psal4 v4 #e4 ,z !y did n desire 8 special & graci\s pres5ce1 :i* 8 sa9ts always reckon$ _! *ief joy1 9 ?is _w2 !y %all be depriv$ ( x 9 ! next4 ,& :5 !y are comm&$ to dep>t f him1 !y are describ$ z curs$1 t is1 b\nd ov] to suff] all ^? puni%m5ts :i* ! v9dictive ju/ice ( ,god w inflict1 t are conta9$ 9 ^? ?reat5+s :i* are d5\nc$ by 8 law t !y h violat$1 & s5t d[n into hell1 to be puni%$ ) unspeakable torm5ts1 bo? 9 body & s\l1 ) ! devil & 8 angels1 = ev]4 ,accord+ly !re are ?ree ?+s to be consid]$1 relat+ to ! puni%m5t ( s9n]s 9 ano!r _w1 namely1 ! k9d !re(1 its degree1 & et]nal duration4 ,i4 ,z to ! k9d ( puni%m5t2 t is g5]ally consid]$ 9 two respects1 namely1 ! puni%m5t ( loss & s5se4 #a4 ,conc]n+ ! puni%m5t ( loss4 ,?is conta9s 9 x a sep>ation f ,god1 ! f\nta9 ( bless$ness2 a be+ de/itute ( e ?+ t might adm9i/] com=t to !m2 &1 z ! consequ5ce h]e(1 !y are depriv$ n only ( fell[%ip ) ,*ri/1 b ) 8 sa9ts4 ,n t !y 7 ev] ! objects ( _! love or delight1 b1 on ! o!r h&1 _! conv]sation 0 di/a/eful & burd5some2 especially :5 x 0 9 itself mo/ sav\ry & spiritual3 nev]!less1 x is reckon$ to be "o +r$i5t 9 _! mis]y1 z our ,savi\r expresses x1 :5 he speaks ( ! work]s ( iniquity1 z fir/ comm&$ to dep>t f him1 ,luke xiii4 #bg1 #bh4 & !n tells !m1 ,ye %all see ,abraham1 & ,isaac1 & ,jacob1 & all ! prophets 9 ! k+dom ( ,god1 & y y\rselves ?ru/ out3 :]e ! happ9ess ( o!rs is consid]$ z :at w raise _! envy1 & prove a torm5t to !m4 #b4 ,!re is ! puni%m5t ( s5se3 ?is is set =? by ^? unspeakable torm5ts to be endur$ bo? 9 s\l & body2 & because no pa9 is s exquisite z t :i* is occasion$ by fire1 x is !re=e call$ unqu5*able & ev]la/+ fire1 ,matt4 iii4 #ab4 *ap4 xxv4 #da4 ,z = t enquiry :i* "s make1 :e!r ! fire be elem5t>y or mat]ial1 l t :i* is 9 ?is _w1 x sav\rs m ( curiosity ?an :at t5ds to real advantage3 & s9ce x is call$ a fire1 prep>$ = ! devil & 8 angels1 "s h a little hesitat$ ab\t ?is matt]1 z conclud+ x impossible = mat]ial fire to affect spirits2 b ,i am n desir\s to ent] too f> into ?is disquisition4 ,x is1 inde$1 a h>d matt] = u to det]m9e :e!r1 or h[ f> a _s is capable ( ! puni%m5t ( s5se1 any o!rwise ?an1 z1 by reason ( its union ) ! body1 x has an afflictive s5sation ( ! evils :i* t imm$iately endures2 & !re=e1 "s h ?\ght1 t :5 we read ( ! fire ( hell1 x is to be tak5 9 a metaphorical s5se1 to d5ote ^? puni%m5ts :i* are mo/ exquisite1 & h a t5d5cy to torm5t bo? s\l & body 9 diff]5t respects4 ,! s\l is to be torm5t$ z ! wra? ( ,god has an imm$iate access to x1 to make x mis]able3 & ?\gh ?is _c be /yl$ ! puni%m5t ( s5se 9 ! same respect z t is ( :i* ! body is ! m imm$iate subject2 yet if we take ! ^w s5se1 z import+ an intellectual p]ception ( ^? mis]ies t x und]goes1 :]eby x is made uneasy1 & 9 a moral s5se1 subject to pa91 z we sometimes speak ( ! pa9 ( ! m9d1 z well z t ( ! body1 !n x may be said to endure ! puni%m5t ( s5se1 ?\gh x be 9 a spiritual sub/ance4 ,!re are v>i\s ways by :i* ! wra? ( ,god may h access to ! s\l1 to make x mis]able2 & ?is puni%m5t is sometimes comp>$ to fire1 z x is beyond expression dreadful2 & accord+ly ,god1 :5 inflict+ x1 is /yl$1 ,a consum+ fire1 ,heb4 xii4 #bi4 & 8 jeal\sy is said else:]e to burn l fire1 ,psal4 lxxix4 #e4 ,!re=e1 "s h describ$ ! puni%m5t ( s9 9 hell1 z includ+ 9 x ! insupportable weight ( ! wra? ( ,god ly+ on ! consci5ces ( m51 & s9k+ !m into p]dition2 :]eby x appe>s to be a fe>ful ?+ to fall into ! h&s ( ! liv+ ,god1 ,heb4 x4 #ca4 ,a judici\s div9e consid]s ?is z ! effect ( ,god's imm$iate pres5ce1 z a s9-rev5g+ ,judge2 & !re=e und]/&s t text1 9 :i* x is said1 ,!y %all be puni%$ ) ev]la/+ de/ruction1 f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 #b ,!s4 i4 #i4 n z d5ot+ an exclusion f 8 com=t+ pres5ce1 :i* is an und\bt$ tru?1 & ! m g5]ally receiv$ s5se !re(2 b he speaks ( ! pres5ce ( ,god1 z well z 8 p[]1 z ! imm$iate cause ( _! de/ruction2 9 l mann] z :5 ! ,psalmi/ jo9s bo? ^! ideas toge!r1 :5 he says1 ,:o kn[e? ! p[] ( ?9e ang]1 ,psal4 xc4 #aa4 & x seems mo/ agreeable to ! grammatical con/ruction ( ! words4#aij ,?is is t puni%m5t :i* is m imm$iately adapt$ to ! s\l4 ,z = ! puni%m5t ( s5se1 :i* ! body %all endure1 :e!r x be comp>$ unto fire1 z conta9+ 9 x "s effects1 n unlike to ^? produc$ by fire2 or1 :e!r x only signifies t ! puni%m5t %all be mo/ exquisite1 z no pa9 is s t]rible z t :i* is ! effect ( fire1 ,i w n pret5d to det]m9e4 ,!re are1 inde$1 o!r expressions by :i* x is set =? 9 scripture1 z well z fire1 viz4 cutt+ asund]1 ,matt4 xxiv4 #ea4 te>+ 9 pieces1 ,psal4 l4 #bb4 dr[n+ m5 9 de/ruction & p]dition1 #a ,tim4 vi4 #i4 a be+ b\nd h& & foot1 & ca/ into out] d>kness1 ,matt4 xxii4 #ac4 or1 into a furnace ( fire1 *ap4 xiii4 #db4 or1 a lake ( fire burn+ ) brim/one1 ,rev4 xix4 #bj4 "s ( :i* are1 d\btless1 metaphorical expressions1 by :i* ! puni%m5t ( s9 is set =?2 b :e!r !y are all s we mu/ n be too positive 9 det]m9+3 h[ev]1 "s suppose !y are1 because ! glory ( heav5 is describ$ by ! metaphors ( /reets ( gold1 gates ( pe>l1 ,rev4 xxi4 #ba4 riv]s ( pleasure1 c4 ,psal4 xxxvi4 #h4 & ! wra? ( ,god is metaphorically describ$1 :5 he is call$ a consum+ fire1 ,heb4 xii4 #bi4 ,!re=e1 z ! glory ( heav5 is repres5t$ by metaphors1 d5ot+ t x is inconceivably great2 s1 if we suppose t ! puni%m5t ( s9 9 hell1 is set =? by metaphorical ways ( speak+1 we _c f h5ce1 9 all respects1 take an e/imate ( ! quality !re(2 nev]!less we mu/ conclude 9 g5]al f su*-l expressions1 by :i* x is repres5t$1 t x is inexpressibly t]rible1 su* z respects bo? s\l & body1 :i* is call$1 z has be5 obs]v$ 9 diff]5t respects1 ! puni%m5t ( s5se4 ,:i* leads u1 ,,ii4 ,to consid] ?is puni%m5t1 z to ! degree !re(1 :i* is g5]ally describ$ z be+ v>i\s1 9 proportion to ! aggravations ( s9 committ$2 accord+ly !y :o h s9n$ "u ! gospel-disp5sation1 are consid]$ z expos$ to a great] degree ( puni%m5t ?an o!rs :o h n _h ^? advantages4 ,?us ! apo/le says1 ,( h[ mu* sor] puni%m5t %all he be ?\ght wor?y1 :o ha? trodd5 "u foot ! ,son ( ,god1 *ap4 x4 #bi4 ,& our ,savi\r speak+ conc]n+ ! ,scribes & ,ph>isees1 :o 7 notori\s hypocrites1 ^: religion 0 no m ?an a pret5ce1 & made subs]vi5t to ! vile/ practices1 tells !m1 t !y %\ld receive ! great] damnation1 ,matt4 xxiii4 #ad4 t is1 a great] degree ( puni%m5t1 z !y _h contract$ great] guilt ?an o!rs3 & ! apo/le speaks ( "s :o _h _h great advantages ?r\gh ! ri*es ( ,god's goodness & =be>ance t[>ds !m1 b yet 7 imp5it5t1 & h>d5$ 9 s92 ^!1 says he1 treasure up unto !mselves wra? aga9/ ! day ( wra?1 ,rom4 ii4 #e4 t is1 add great] degrees to ! puni%m5t :i* !y %all endure 9 ano!r _w4 ,,iii4 ,we are to consid] ! puni%m5t1 :i* s9n]s are liable to 9 ! _w to come1 z to its duration1 9 :i* respect1 x %all be )\t int]mission1 & et]nal4 ,t !re %all be no relaxation ( puni%m5t1 may be prov$ f :at our ,savi\r says 9 ! p>able2 9 :i* ! ri* man1 :o 0 torm5t$ 9 flames1 c\ld n obta9 "o drop ( wat] to cool 8 tongue1 ,luke xvi4 #bf4 ,?us we read ( ^? :o are said to dr9k ( ! w9e ( ! wra? ( ,god1 :i* is p\r$ out )\t mixture1 into ! cup ( 8 indignation2 & t ! smoke ( _! torm5t asc5de? = ev] & ev]2 & t !y h no re/ day nor night1 ,rev4 xiv4 #aj1 #aa4 ,& our ,savi\r speaks ( ! two ma9 +r$i5ts 9 ! puni%m5t ( s92 namely1 ! torm5t+ s5se :i* consci5ce %all h ( ! wra? ( ,god due to x2 & ! puni%m5t ( s5se1 :i* is comp>$ to t t proce$s f fire1 & bo? are describ$ z et]nal2 :]e _! worm die? n1 & ! fire is n qu5*$1 ,m>k ix4 #dd1 #df1 #dh4 ,t ! puni%m5t ( s9 9 ano!r _w w be et]nal1 may be argu$ f ! impossibility ( _! obta9+ a dis*>ge f ! s5t5ce ( condemnation1 "u :i* !y are1 unless satisfaction be giv5 to ! ju/ice ( ,god = s9s committ$2 b ?is _c be giv5 by ! p]son t suff]s2 inasmu* z 8 suff]+s are due to him1 pursuant to ! s5t5ce ( ! judge1 & agreeable to ! dem]it ( s92 :i* be+1 z x is usually express$ objectively inf9ite1 because committ$ aga9/ an inf9ite ,god1 & conta9+ a contempt ( 8 sov]eignty & o!r p]fections :i* are inf9ite2 !re=e x des]ves a puni%m5t proportionable !reto4 ,& s9ce ! suff]+s ( f9ite creatures are no o!r ?an f9ite1 & consequ5tly be> no proportion to ! dem&s ( inf9ite ju/ice1 !y mu/ be inf9ite 9 duration1 t is1 et]nal4 ,x may also be obs]v$1 t at ! same "t t p]sons are suff]+ = pa/ s9s1 !y are committ+ o!rs4 ,?is is n l ,god's furnace1 :i* is 9 ,zion2 :]eby he designs n to consume1 b to ref9e & purge away ! dross & ! t92 = x _c1 9 any in/ance be said1 t ?is is ov]rul$ = good4 ,!re=e ! habits ( s9 are increas$ r ?an weak5$ !reby2 & consequ5tly s9n]s are set at a f>!r di/ance f ,god1 f hol9ess & happ9ess2 :i*1 because x is /ill increas+1 _! puni%m5t mu/ be et]nal4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t !re is no ,m$iator appo9t$ betwe5 ,god & !m2 none :o has und]tak5 to pay ?is debt = !m1 & procure _! dis*>ge1 z ! apo/le says conc]n+ ^? :o h s9n$ wilfully aft] !y _h receiv$ ! k ( ! tru?2 !re rema9e? no m sacrifice = s91 ,heb4 x4 #bf4 no advocate to plead _! cause2 no ord9ances 9 :i* ! glad tid+s ( salvation are publi%$1 nor any gold5 sceptre ( m]cy held =? to invite !m to come 91 or give !m hope ( f9d+ acceptance 9 ! sight ( ,god2 no cov5ant ( grace t conta9s any promise t w af=d relief2 & no incl9ation1 9 _! own s\ls1 to return to ,god ) an humble s5se ( s91 & desire to =sake x1 & f h5ce arises ev]la/+ despair1 beyond expression torm5t+1 :i* ! apo/le calls blackness ( d>kness = ev]1 ,jude v]4 #ac4 ,?is is a v awful & awak5+ subject2 & _m are z little desir\s to he> ( ^! ?+s1 z ! p 7 to he> ( ! acc\nt :i* ! prophet ,isaiah gave !m ( approa*+ judgm5ts2 & !re=e !y say1 ,cause ! holy ,"o ( ,israel to cease f be=e u1 ,isa4 xxx4 #aa4 ,b s9ce !re is su* a passion 9 m5 z fe>2 & ?is is (t5times made subs]vi5t to _! spiritual advantage1 x pleases ,god1 9 wisdom & m]cy1 sometimes to reveal ^? ?+s 9 8 ^w1 :i* h a t5d5cy to awak5 our fe>s1 & to set be=e u dea? z well z life1 ! ?reat5+s z well z ! promises1 t h]eby we may see x to be our duty & int]e/ to flee f ! wra? to come2 & to use ^? precautions prescrib$ 9 ! gospel1 :i* may h a t5d5cy1 ?r\gh div9e grace1 to prev5t our s9k+ into ev]la/+ p]dition4 ,!y :o ca/ (f fe>1 & ?9k !mselves safe1 because ! rod ( ,god is n ^u !m1 g5]ally ca/ (f a s5se ( duty1 & say unto ,god1 ,dep>t f u2 = we desire n ! k ( ?y ways1 ,job xxi4 #i1 #ad4 ,!re=e ^! subjects are to be insi/$ on z w>n+s to induce m5 to avoid ! rock on :i* multitudes h split & p]i%$2 n to lead !m to despair4 ,h[ev]1 !re is great ne$ ( prud5ce 9 apply+ e tru? 9 su* a way z t x may be ( advantage2 :i* r5d]s ! "w ( ^? t are employ$ 9 prea*+ ! gospel1 exce$+ difficult3 e "o mu/ h ^? doctr9es inculcat$ & appli$ to him1 t are adapt$ to 8 respective condition1 z well z f\nd$ on ! ^w ( ,god2 & !re=e we may obs]ve1 #a4 ,t su* subjects z ^!1 ?\gh !y are n to be conceal$1 z be+ a "p ( ! c\nsel ( ,god1 & a means orda9$ by him1 to answ] "s valuable end2 yet !y are n only1 or pr9cipally to be insi/$ on1 z ?\gh !re 7 no passion to be wr\ght ^u b fe>4 ,x is ! /upid p]son t is to be awak5$ out ( 8 le?>gy1 by viol5t me?ods3 ! man t says1 ,i %all h peace1 ?\gh ,i walk accord+ to ! corrupt incl9ations ( my own he>t2 ! dang] is ov]2 or t no ill consequ5ces w att5d t wilful imp5it5cy & unbelief1 :i* is l to prove de/ructive to him2 or1 if a p]son is will+ to deceive himself1 & endeav\rs to ext5uate 8 s91 appreh5d+ ! consequ5ces !re( n to be s p]nici\s z !y really are2 or1 t ! m]cy ( ,god w save him1 ?\gh rema9+ 9 op5 rebellion aga9/ him1 z ?\gh !re 7 no arr[s 9 8 quiv]1 or vials ( wra? to be p\r$ =? on 8 enemies4 ,su* ought to be dealt )1 by repres5t+ ,god z a consum+ fire1 ) :om is t]rible maje/y2 & !y mu/ be told ( ! puni%m5t ( s9 9 ?is & ano!r _w1 t !y may see _! dang] be=e x be too late to escape4 ,if x be said1 t ! t]rors ( ,god h a t5d5cy to drive p]sons to despair4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t ! p]sons we are speak+ (1 are s f> f despair+ ( ! m]cy ( ,god1 t !y are incl9$ to abuse x2 & t :i* is l to be _! ru91 is ! contr>y extreme1 viz4 presumption2 :i* leads !m to turn ! grace ( ,god into wantonness4 #b4 ,z = o!rs1 :o are humbl$ "u a s5se ( s91 ^: fle% trembles = fe> ( ,god's judgm5ts1 !re is n s mu* occasion to insi/ on ^! awak5+ subjects1 :5 we h to d ) !m2 = ?is w\ld be l add+ fuel to ! fire4 ,if ! he>t be brok5 & contrite1 & is apt to m$itate little else b t]ror2 !n su* subjects are to be insi/$ on z are enc\rag+4 ,?us :5 ! prophet ,j]emiah _h be5 reprov+ ! p = _! abom9ations1 & ?reat5+ _m sore judgm5ts :i* ,god w\ld execute ^u !m1 he applies heal+ m$ic9es2 ,is !re no balm 9 ,gilead8 ,is !re no physician !re8 :y !n is n ! heal? ( ! daught] ( my p recov]$8 ,j]4 viii4 #bb4 ,& else:]e :5 he _h be5 repreh5d+ !m = _! idolatry1 & putt+ !m 9 m9d ( ^? judgm5ts !y _h expos$ !mselves to2 he enc\rages !m to cry unto ,god1 my ,fa!r1 ?\ art ! guide ( my y\?3 ,w he res]ve 8 ang] = ev]8 ,w he keep x to ! end8 ,j]4 iii4 #d1 #e4 ,x is ,god's usual me?od 9 deal+ ) s9n]s1 fir/ to excite _! fe> by *>g+ s9 on ! consci5ce1 & putt+ !m 9 m9d ( ! dreadful consequ5ces !re(2 9 :i* respect1 z ! apo/le expresses1 ,! law ent]s t ! (f5ce might ab\nd2 & !n he %ews him1 t ! s\l may take enc\ragem5t1 :5 humbl$ "u a s5se ( its own guilt2 t :]e s9 has ab\nd$1 grace did mu* m ab\nd1 ,rom4 v4 #bj4 ,! gospel is design$ to adm9i/] com=t to ^?1 :o are di/ress$ "u a dread ( ! wra? ( ,god4 ,!re=e1 !re are promises z well z ?reat5+s2 & ea* ( ^! are to be appli$ z ! occasion requires x2 s t ! happ9ess ( heav5 is to be set 9 opposition to ! puni%m5t ( s9 9 hell2 & accord+ly z ! answ] we h be5 expla9+1 conta9s a v awful & awak5+ subject2 s1 9 ! next1 we are l$ to consid] a doctr9e :i* is full ( com=t to ^? :o h an int]e/ 9 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,footnote #aij3 ,see ?is l>gely insi/$ on by ,dr4 ,goodw91 9 8 works1 ,vol4 ,,iii4 ,book xiii4 ,8 critical rem>ks 9 *ap4 ii4 seem v j1 viz4 t is causal "h1 z well z 9 _m o!r scriptures :i* he ref]s to3 & 8 /ronge/ argum5t to prove t x is to be tak5 s 9 ?is v]se1 is1 because1 z he obs]ves1 mu/ be appli$ to ! glory ( 8 p[]1 z well z to 8 pres5ce2 s t if x d5otes a sep>ation f ! "o1 x mu/ also d5ote a sep>ation f ! o!r2 :]eas no "o supposes t ?is puni%m5t consi/s 9 a sep>ation f ! p[] ( ,god1 b t x is to be consid]$ z ! effect !re(4 ,que/4 ,,xc4 ,,que/4 ,,xc4 ,:at %all be done to ! righte\s at ! day ( judgm5t8 ,,answ4 ,at ! day ( judgm5t1 ! righte\s be+ caught up to ,*ri/ 9 ! cl\ds1 %all be set on 8 "r h&1 & !re op5ly ackn[l$g$1 & acquitt$2 %all jo9 ) him 9 ! judg+ ( reprobate angels & m51 & %all be receiv$ into heav52 :]e !y %all be fully & = ev] fre$ f all s9 & mis]y1 fill$ ) unconceivable joys1 made p]fectly holy & happy1 bo? 9 body & s\l1 9 ! company ( innum]able sa9ts1 & holy angels1 b especially 9 ! imm$iate vision & fruition ( ,god ! ,fa!r1 ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ( ! ,holy ,_s1 to all et]nity3 & ?is is ! p]fect & full communion :i* ! memb]s ( ! invisible *ur* %all enjoy ) ,*ri/ 9 glory at ! resurrection & day ( judgm5t4 ,we h1 9 ?is answ]1 an acc\nt ( ! great hon\rs & privileges t ! sa9ts %all be advanc$ to1 & p>take (1 z ! consequ5ce ( t s5t5ce t ,*ri/ w pass on !m1 ,come ye bless$ ( my ,fa!r1 inh]it ! k+dom prep>$ = y f ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 ,matt4 xxv4 #cd4 :i* are words t conta9 a graci\s invitation giv5 !m to take possession ( t glory :i* w t5d to make !m completely & = ev] happy4 ,we h already consid]$ ! righte\s z caught up to ,*ri/ 9 ! cl\ds1 :i* is ei!r done by ! m9i/ry ( angels1 or else _! bodies w be s *ang$1 t !y %all be able to m\nt upw>d1 ) z mu* ease z !y are1 n[ to walk ^u ! surface ( ! e>?4 ,we h also consid]$ !m z set at ,*ri/'s "r-h&4 ,:e!r ?is has any reg>d to ! place ( _! situation1 we _c det]m9e2 b1 accord+ to ! scripture mode ( speak+1 x c]ta9ly d5otes ! highe/ hon\rs conf]r$ ^u !m2 :i* w be n only spiritual b ext]nal & visible2 :]eby x %all appe> to all1 t !y are ,*ri/'s peculi> fri5ds & fav\rites2 & ?is w t5d to raise 9 !m ! highe/ a/oni%m5t1 t !y %\ld ?us be dealt ) by s glori\s a p]son1 :o 7 9 !mselves unwor?y ( 8 notice2 & x %all af=d matt] ( et]nal praise4 ,:at is f>!r obs]v$ conc]n+ !m 9 ?is answ]1 is conta9$ 9 ! foll[+ heads4 ,i4 ,!y %all be op5ly ackn[l$g$ & acquitt$4 ,,ii4 ,!y %all jo9 ) ,*ri/ 9 ! judg+ ( reprobate angels & m54 ,,iii4 ,!y %all be receiv$ into heav51 9 :i* _! happ9ess is f>!r describ$2 z !re9 !y %all be fre$ f s9 & mis]y1 fill$ ) unspeakable joy1 made p]fectly holy & happy1 bo? 9 body & s\l1 & admitt$ into ! company ( sa9ts & holy angels1 & h ! imm$iate vision & fruition ( ,god to all et]nity4 ,i4 ,!y %all be op5ly ackn[l$g$ & acquitt$4 ,our ,"l ,jesus 0 n a%am$ to own 8 p1 :5 he condesc5d$ to take _! nature ^u him1 & dwell among !m2 or1 z ! apo/le expresses x1 ,he is n a%am$ to call !m bre?r51 ,heb4 ii4 #aa4 ,& he gives !m _m tok5s ( 8 approbation1 by ^? spiritual privileges :i* he be/[s on !m "h3 b at la/ he %all own !m publicly1 9 ! pres5ce ( ! :ole _w1 z a p :om he has *os51 r$eem$1 sanctifi$1 & br\ght ! "w ( grace 9 !m to p]fection4 ,he ov]looks all _! =m] failures & defects1 & looks ^u !m z adorn$ ) p]fect beauty1 appe>+ )\t spot be=e him1 & hav+ n[ no?+ t may be (f5sive to 8 holy eye1 or d5ote !m unmeet = ! relation :i* !y /& 9 to him1 & ! bless+s :i* !y %all enjoy ) him4 ,moreov]1 x is said t he %all op5ly acquit !m1 i4 e4 decl>e publicly1 t he has giv5 satisfaction = all _! (f5ces2 & !re=e !y are = ev] pron\nc$ cle> f ! guilt !re(4 ,&1 z x 0 be=e obs]v$1 x is n improbable1 t _! =m] s9s %all n be s mu* z m5tion$1 be+ all cov]$2 & if s\ght =1 %all n be f\nd3 b x is c]ta91 t if !y %all be m5tion$1 x %all n be to _! confusion or condemnation2 = x %all be decl>$1 t ! ju/ice ( ,god has no?+ to lay to _! *>ge2 &1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 !y %all be deliv]$ f t fe>1 %ame1 & di/ress1 :i* !y _h be=e be5 subject to1 ?r\gh ! afflict+ s5se ( ! guilt & preval5cy ( s93 h[ev]1 :5 !y are repres5t$ z ?us acquitt$1 ?is does n suppose t _! s9s 7 n fully p>don$ be=e1 or t ju/ification 9 ?is life1 is imp]fect1 z to :at conc]ns _! "r to =giv5ess1 or et]nal life4 ,! debt 0 fully cancell$1 & a dis*>ge giv5 into ,*ri/'s h&s1 9 ! behalf ( all 8 elect1 on 8 mak+ satisfaction to ! ju/ice ( ,god2 b ?is 0 n _! visible dis*>ge2 & n be+ a decl>$ act1 x c\ld n be claim$ by1 nor 0 x appli$ to !m till !y believ$2 & !n !y might say1 ,:o %all lay any ?+ to our *>ge8 x is ,god t ju/ifie?#aia3 nev]!less1 _! ju/ification1 z x is decl>$ to1 & appreh5d$ by fai?1 c\ld n be said to be 9 all respects1 s app>5t1 nor att5d$ ) ^? com=table fruits & effects1 :i* are ! consequ5ce h]e(1 z x is :5 !y are pron\nc$ ju/ifi$ by ,*ri/ at dea?2 & ev5 !n ! dis*>ge is n s op5 & visible to ! :ole _w1 z x %all be 9 ! day ( judgm5t4 ,,ii4 ,x is f>!r said1 t !y %all jo9 ) ,*ri/ 9 judg+ ( reprobate angels & m53 ?is is v (t5 ass]t$ by ^? :o treat on ?is subject2 & x seems to be tak5 f ! s5se :i* is commonly giv5 ( ! apo/le's words 9 #a ,cor4 vi4 #b1 #c4 ,"k ye n t sa9ts %all judge ! _w2 &1 "k ye n t ! sa9ts %all judge angels8 ,h[ev]1 we mu/ take he$1 if we apply t scripture to ! case be=e u1 t we d n advance any ?+ t t5ds1 9 ! lea/1 to d]ogate f ! glory ( ,*ri/1 :o only is fit =1 & appo9t$ to p]=m ?is great "w3 !re=e1 if we suppose t ! apo/le is "h speak+ conc]n+ ! judgm5t ( ! great day1 ! sa9ts are said to judge ! _w 9 a less prop] s5se2 b :atev] be ! s5se 9 :i* we expla9 x1 we mu/ n ?9k t !y %all be assessors ) ,*ri/ 9 8 ?rone ( judgm5t3 x is "o ?+ = !m to be ne> 8 ?rone 9 ! capacity & /ation ( fav\rites2 & ano!r ?+ = !m to be 9 x3 if !y are 9 any s5se said to judge ! _w1 x mu/ n be und]/ood1 z ?\gh ! try+ ( ! cause1 or pass+ ! s5t5ce1 7 committ$ to !m2 b r ( _! approv+ :at ,*ri/ %all d3 ?is !y are repres5t$ z do+1 :5 ,*ri/ is set =? z judg+ ! great :ore1 ,rev4 xix4 #b4 namely1 ! anti-*ri/ian p[]s2 !y s f> jo9 ) him h]e91 z t !y ascribe glory & hon\r to him1 & say1 ,righte\s are 8 judgm5ts4 ,& !re is ano!r s5se 9 :i* "s und]/& ?is scripture1 conc]n+ ! sa9ts judg+ ! _w1 z d5ot+ t ! public m5tion :i* %all be made ( ! graces ( ! sa9ts1 _! fai?1 rep5tance1 love to ,god1 & univ]sal hol9ess1 w h a t5d5cy to condemn ^? ^: conv]sation 9 ?is _w has be5 ! rev]se !re(4 ,_! hav+ =sak5 all1 & foll[$ ,*ri/1 & acc\nt$ all ?+s b loss1 t !y might w9 him4 ,! *oice :i* !y h made ( suff]+ r ?an s9n+1 :i* appe>s to be an in/ance ( ! highe/ wisdom1 %all condemn ! wick$ness & folly ( ^?1 :o h expos$ !mselves to inevitable ru9 & mis]y1 by be+ o!rwise-m9d$4 ,?us ,noah is said to h condemn$ ! _w by 8 fai?1 ,heb4 xi4 #g4 :51 9 ob$i5ce to ! div9e comm&1 he prep>$ an ark to ! sav+ ( 8 h\se1 :i* ! _w !n ?\ght to be ! mo/ prepo/]\s action t ev] 0 p]=m$1 ?\gh !y 7 aft]w>ds1 to _! co/1 conv9c$ ( ! contr>y4 ,& ! m5 ( ,n9eveh1 & ! que5 ( ! ,s\?1 are said to rise up 9 ! judgm5t ) t g5]ation1 & condemn x1 ,matt4 xii4 #da1 #db4 7to wit1 objectively1 r ?an =mally17 z _! respective behavi\r t5d$ to expose ! imp5it5cy & unbelief ( ! ,jews1 :om ,*ri/ !re reproves4 ,if ! sa9ts judg+ ! _w1 be tak5 9 ei!r ( ^! s5ses1 x is an und\bt$ tru?3 b m ?an ?is we d>e n ass]t4 ,nev]!less1 we may take occasion to enquire1 :e!r t text1 on :i* ?is doctr9e is f\nd$1 may n be expla9$ 9 ano!r s5se1 z d5ot+ "s privilege :i* ! sa9ts 7 to enjoy 9 ?is _w1 :5 ! empire %\ld become ,*ri/ian2 & accord+ly1 magi/rates & judges %\ld be *os5 out ( ! *ur*1 9 :i* respect !y %\ld judge ! _w4 ,?is seems1 to me1 ! mo/ probable s5se ( ! apo/le's words1 z an excell5t & le>n$ writ] und]/&s !m#aib2 & x is v agreeable to ! context1 9 :i* !y are dissuad$1 9 v]4 #a4 f go+ to law be=e ! unju/1 & n be=e ! sa9ts1 z signify+ ! inexp$i5cy ( expos+ ^? controv]sies1 t ought to be compromis$ 9 ! *ur*1 be=e ,hea!n-magi/rates1 z ?\gh !y ?\ght !mselves unfit to judge ! smalle/ matt]s1 ( :i* he "h speaks1 n ( capital (f5ces1 :i* 7 to be tri$ only by ! civil magi/rate2 & to en=ce ?is advice1 he says1 ,"k ye n t ! sa9ts %all judge ! _w4 ,obj4 #a4 ,x is object$ to ?is s5se ( ! text2 t1 at ! same "t :5 ! sa9ts are said to judge ! _w1 he speaks ( !m z judg+ angels2 :i* comes n )9 ! prov9ce ( civil magi/rates2 ?\gh we suppose !m to be ,*ri/ians4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t :5 ! apo/le speaks ( ! sa9ts judg+ angels2 ?is is br\ght 9 occasionally1 ! =m] s5se ( judg+ be+ m agreeable to ! context4 ,b s9ce he is insi/+ on an hon\r t %\ld be conf]r$ on ! *ur*1 he f>!r enl>ges on t subject1 & s speaks ( _! judg+ angels1 z d5ot+ t ! consequ5ce & success ( ! gospel w\ld be an evid5t conviction to ! _w1 t ! ,devil's empire 0 weak5$1 t he _h no "r to reign ov] ! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce1 z he be=e _h done4 ,?us our ,savi\r speaks ( ,satan's k+dom be+ de/roy$ by ! prea*+ & success ( ! gospel1 :5 he says1 #8,n[ is ! judgm5t ( ?is _w2 n[ %all ! pr9ce ( ?is _w be ca/ out1' ,john xii4 #ca4 ,& else:]e x is said1 #8,n[ is come salvation & /r5g?1 & ! k+dom ( our ,god1 & ! p[] ( 8 ,*ri/2 = ! accus] ( our bre?r5 is ca/ d[n1' ,rev4 xii4 #aj4 ,moreov]1 ! apo/le may h a p>ticul> ref]5ce to _! p[] ( ca/+ out devils1 n only 9 t1 b 9 "s foll[+ ages1 z our ,savi\r1 promis$ !y %\ld h1 be=e he left ! _w1 ,m>k xvi4 #ag4 :i* is kn[n to h cont9u$ 9 ! *ur* till ! ?ird c5tury#aic4 ,obj4 #b4 ,!re is ano!r scripture :i* seems to fav\r ?is op9ion1 namely1 t ! sa9ts %all judge ! _w 9 ! la/ day1 viz4 our ,savi\r's words1 9 ,matt4 xix4 #bh4 #8,ye :i* h foll[$ me 9 ! reg5]ation1 :5 ! ,son ( man %all sit on ! ?rone ( 8 glory1 ye also %all sit ^u twelve ?rones1 judg+ ! twelve tribes ( ,israel2' & t :i* makes ?is s5se m probable1 is :at he speaks ( 9 ! foll[+ v]se1 z a rew>d :i* !y1 :o _h #8=sak5 all = 8 "n's sake1' %\ld enjoy1 namely1 #8ye %all receive an hundr$ fold1 & %all inh]it ev]la/+ life4' ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t our ,savi\r1 9 "o ( ^! v]ses1 may1 )\t any /ra9 on ! s5se ( ! words1 be und]/ood z giv+ !m to expect "s hon\rs1 t %\ld be conf]r$ on !m "h1 & 9 ! o!r1 ^? :i* !y %\ld receive 9 ano!r _w3 ,z to ! hon\rs :i* 7 to be conf]r$ on !m "h1 namely1 _! sitt+ on ?rones1 c4 ,?is is said to be #89 ! reg5]ation1 :5 ! ,son ( man %all sit on ! ?rone ( 8 glory1' t is1 n :5 ! ,son ( man %all come to judgm5t2 b :5 he %all ent] into 8 /ate ( exaltation1 & sit at ,god's "r-h&4 ,& inasmu* z ?is 0 to be done = !m 9 ! reg5]ation1 x seems mo/ applicable to ! gospel-/ate2 9 :i*1 z ! apo/le says1 #8,old ?+s are pa/ away2 behold1 all ?+s are become new1' #b ,cor4 v4 #ag4 agreeable to :at is =etold by ! prophet1 #8,behold ,i create new heav5s & a new e>?1' ,isa4 lxv4 #ag4 :i* may well be call$ ! reg5]ation4 ,&1 z = ! apo/les sitt+ on ?rones1 t may signify ! spiritual hon\rs t %\ld be conf]r$ ^u !m2 s t h[ev] !y might be despis$ by ! _w1 !y %\ld be reckon$1 by all t ent]ta9 j notions ( ?+s1 ! *ief & mo/ hon\rable m5 ( ! e>?4 ,&1 z to :at respects _! judg+ ! twelve tribes ( ,israel1 t may be und]/ood ( _! convict+ ! ,jews1 & condemn+ !m = _! unbelief 9 crucify+ ,*ri/1 & reject+ & p]secut+ ! gospel4 ,?is !y might be said to d1 p>tly 9 ! ex]cise ( _! m9i/ry1 & p>tly 9 ! success !re(1 &1 inde$1 ! gospel may be said to judge m5 :5 x convicts & reproves !m4 ,if ?is be ! s5se ( ! text1 !n x does n respect any hon\rs :i* ! apo/les %\ld be advanc$ to 9 ! day ( judgm5t2 & consequ5tly x does n appe> f h5ce1 t !y1 any m ?an o!r sa9ts1 %all be> a "p 9 judg+ ! _w1 ei!r ( angels or m54 ,,iii4 ,! sa9ts %all be receiv$ into heav54 ,?is includes 9 x _! be+ br\ght into a glori\s place1 & /ate4 ,?us ! apo/le calls x1 ,an h\se n made ) h&s1 #b ,cor4 v4 #a4 :i*1 d\btless1 f> exce$s all ! o!r p>ts ( ! creation3 ,=1 z ! e>?ly p>adise f> exce$$ all o!r places 9 ?is _w1 be+ plant$ imm$iately by ,god1 & furni%$ ) e ?+ :i* might be delightful & ent]ta9+ = man1 = :om x 0 design$3 s ?is mu/ be suppos$ to be ! mo/ glori\s "p ( ! frame ( nature1 z be+ design$ to be ! place ( ! et]nal abode ( ! be/ ( creatures2 & inde$1 :atev] is call$ heav5 9 scripture1 comes %ort ( x1 ?is be+ /yl$1 ! heav5 ( heav5s1 ,psal4 cxlviii4 #d4 x is also p>ticul>ly describ$ z ,god's ?rone1 ,isa4 lxvi4 #a4 ! place ( 8 imm$iate resid5ce1 :]e he displays 8 glory 9 an extraord9>y mann]4 ,z = t p>ticul> "p ( ! univ]se1 9 :i* x is situate1 x is nei!r possible1 nor ( any advantage = u to det]m9e1 any o!rwise ?an z x is describ$1 z be+ above ?is l[] _w4 ,b ! pr9cipal ?+ to be consid]$1 is1 ! glory ( ! /ate1 into :i* ! sa9ts %all !re be br\ght2 :i* is set =? 9 ?is answ]1 by v>iety ( expressions4 #a4 ,h]e9 !y %all be fully1 & = ev]1 fre$ f all s9 & mis]y2 :i* be+ insep>ably connect$1 !y are deliv]$ f bo? at once4 ,z to :at respects ! guilt ( s91 ?is includes 9 x n only _! be+ = ev] dis*>g$ f ! guilt ( pa/ s9s1 :i* is conta9$ 9 _! be+ op5ly acquitt$1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 b _! n contract+ guilt = ! future2 accord+ly !y are put into su* a /ate z t !y %all be dispos$1 & enabl$ to yield s9less ob$i5ce2 & z !y are pres5t$ )\t spot & blemi% be=e ,god1 !y %all nev] contract ! lea/ defilem5t1 or d any ?+ :i* %all r5d] !m unmeet = t glory1 to :i* !y are advanc$1 af=d matt] ( reproa* to !m1 or provoke ,god to ca/ !m out ( t place :i* _c ent]ta9 any b s9less creatures4 ,!re=e x diff]s n only f t s9less /ate 9 :i* man 0 creat$ at fir/1 b t 9 :i* ! angels 7 creat$1 :o 7 n all confirm$ 9 _! /ate ( hol9ess1 s z to r5d] x impossible = any ( !m to fall2 b ?is is ! happ9ess ( glorifi$ sa9ts4 ,& we may also inf] f h5ce1 t !re %all be no temptations to s92 none aris+ f !mselves1 s9ce !re are no lu/s1 or rema9d]s ( corruption1 to draw !m aside f ,god2 & no temptations f o!rs1 s9ce !y are all made p]fectly holy4 ,! s\l meets ) no temptations f ! body1 z x (t5 did1 :ile x 0 subject to ! infirmities ( nature1 9 ?is imp]fect /ate4 ,x %all nev] be liable to any weakness1 we>9ess1 /upidity1 nor any ( ^? diseases ) :i* x is n[ oppress$2 s t ! s\l %all nev] meet ) any temptations aris+ f !nce1 inasmu* z ! happ9ess ( ! body consi/s 9 its subs]vi5cy to x1 9 all ^? ?+s t may t5d to promote its compleat bless$ness4 ,moreov]1 !y are also consid]$ z deliv]$ f all mis]y1 :e!r p]sonal1 or relative4 ,! afflictions ( believ]s are conf9$ to ?is pres5t /ate2 !re=e 9 heav5 #8,god %all wipe away all te>s f _! eyes2 & !re %all be no m dea?1 nei!r sorr[1 nor cry+1 nei!r %all !re be any m pa92 = ! =m] ?+s are pass$ away1' ,rev4 xxi4 #d4 & no?+ rema9s t may t5d to abate _! happ9ess1 or r5d] ! /ate 9 :i* !y are1 imp]fect4 #b4 ,!y %all be fill$ ) inconceivable joys4 ,?us our ,savi\r says to ! man 9 ! p>able1 :o _h improv$ ! tal5ts he _h be5 entru/$ )2 ,ent] ?\ into ! joy ( ?y ,"l1 ,matt4 xxv4 #ba1 #bc4 & !y are said n only to be pres5t$ faultless be=e ! pres5ce ( ! glory ( ,*ri/2 b ) exce$+ joy1 ,jude1 v]4 #bd4 ,?is is ! necess>y result ( a /ate ( p]fect bless$ness2 :i* _c b adm9i/] ! highe/ satisfaction & com=t to ^? :o are possess$ !re(2 inasmu* z x n only answ]s1 b ev5 exce$s _! mo/ rais$ expectations4 ,^! joys are n inde$ c>nal1 b spiritual2 = z ! greate/ delight :i* ! sa9ts h "h1 consi/s 9 ! fav\r & love ( ,god1 & 9 ! bright rays ( 8 glory %9+ into ! s\l1 s !y %all be p]fectly bless$ ) ?is h]eaft]1 9 :i* respect _! joy %all be full4 #c4 ,!y %all be made p]fectly holy & happy1 bo? 9 body & s\l4 ,! s\l %all be unspeakably m enl>g$ ?an x 0 be=e1 z to all ! p[]s & faculties !re(4 ,! und]/&+ r5d]$ m capable ( contemplat+ ! div9e p]fections1 & x %all be ent]ta9$ ) ^? discov]ies ( ! glory !re(1 :i*1 at pres5t1 we h b a v imp]fect k (3 ,x %all be fitt$ to behold ! wisdom ( ,god 9 ! works ( creation & r$emption1 & be l$ into ! deep my/]ies ( 8 provid5ce1 & ! reason ( ! v>i\s disp5sations !re(1 :i*1 ?\gh !y "k n n[1 !y %all "k h]eaft]4 ,! w %all be p]fectly free1 hav+ no corrupt nature to bias1 or turn x aside1 f t :i* is its *ief good & happ9ess2 nei!r %all x *oose any ?+1 b :at is conducive !reunto3 ,!re are no rema9s ( rebellion & ob/9acy to be f\nd !re91 b a p]fect & entire con=mity to ! w ( ,god4 ,! affections %all be p]fectly regulat$1 & unalt]ably run 9 a "r *annel1 fix$ ^u ! be/ objects1 & n 9 ! lea/ incl9$ to deviate f !m4 ,&1 z = ! body1 t %all be fitt$ = a /ate ( p]fection1 z well z ! s\l2 = x %all be rais$ a spiritual1 cele/ial1 & glori\s body1 & !re=e p]fectly adapt$ to be a p>tak] ) ! s\l1 ( t glory :i* ! :ole man %all be possess$ (2 & sanctifi$ to be a temple ( ! ,holy ,gho/ = ev]4 #d4 ,!y %all be jo9$ ) ! innum]able company ( ! sa9ts & holy angels4 ,! apo/le speaks ( an innum]able company ( angels1 & ! g5]al assembly & *ur* ( ! fir/-born1 ,heb4 xii4 #bb1 #bc4 to :i* we are said1 9 ?is _w1 to come by fai?2 b h]eaft] ^! two assemblies %all be jo9$ toge!r1 & make "o body1 t s !y may1 z !y are repres5t$ do+1 ) "o cons5t1 adore & proclaim ! wor?9ess1 ri*es1 wisdom1 & /r5g? ( ! lamb t 0 sla91 :o lives = ev] & ev]1 ,rev4 v4 #aa1 seq4 ,n[ s9ce ! sa9ts & angels are describ$ z mak+ up ! same body1 & engag$ 9 ! same wor%ip1 "s h tak5 occasion to enquire conc]n+ ! means by :i* !y %all conv]se toge!r 9 ano!r _w2 or1 9 :at mann] ?is unit$ body %all be made visible to ea* o!r2 b ^! ?+s we mu/ be cont5t to be ignorant ( 9 ?is pres5t /ate4 ,h[ev]1 z to ! sa9ts1 !y %all conv]se ) "o ano!r by ! organ ( s5se & spee*2 = ?is is "o ( ! ends = :i* ! body %all be rais$ & re-unit$ to ! s\l2 & x may also be prov$1 f :at we read ( ,moses & ,elias conv]s+ ) ,*ri/ at 8 transfiguration 9 su* a mann]1 ,matt4 xvii4 #c4 ,z = t "q :i* "s propose1 relat+ to ?is matt]1 viz4 :e!r !re %all be a div]sity ( languages 9 heav51 z !re is on e>?8 ,?is we _c pret5d to det]m9e4 ,"s ?9k t !re %all2 & t z p]sons ( all nations & tongues1 %all make up t bless$ society1 s !y %all praise ,god 9 ! same language :i* !y be=e us$ :5 on e>?2 & t ?is wor%ip may be p]=m$ ) ! greate/ h>mony1 & to mutual edification1 all ! sa9ts %all1 by ! imm$iate p[] & provid5ce ( ,god1 be able to und]/& & make use ( e "o ( ^? diff]5t languages1 z well z _! own4 ,?is !y f\nd on ! apo/le's words1 9 :i* he says1 ,t at ! "n ( ,jesus e knee %\ld b[1 & t e tongue %\ld confess t ,jesus ,*ri/ is ,"l2 :i*1 !y suppose1 has a respect to ! heav5ly /ate1 because x is said to be done bo? by ^? t are 9 heav51 & ^? t are on e>?1 ,phil4 ii4 #aj1 #aa4 ,b ?\gh ! apo/le speaks1 by a metonymy1 ( diff]5t tongues1 t is1 p]sons :o speak diff]5t languages1 be+ subject to ,*ri/1 he probably means !reby p]sons ( diff]5t nations1 :e!r !y %all praise him 9 _! own language 9 heav51 or no4 ,!re=e "s conjecture1 t ! div]sity ( languages %all !n cease2 inasmu* z x took its fir/ rise f ,god's judicial h&1 :5 he conf\nd$ ! spee* ( ^? :o presumptu\sly attempt$ to build ! city & t[] ( ,babel2 & ?is has be51 ev] s9ce1 att5d$ ) _m inconv5i5cies4 ,&1 inde$1 ! apo/le seems expressly to intimate z mu*1 :5 he says1 speak+ conc]n+ ! heav5ly /ate1 t tongues %all cease1 #a ,cor4 xiii4 #h4 t is1 ! pres5t v>iety ( languages4 ,moreov]1 s9ce ! gift ( tongues 0 be/[$ on ! apo/les1 = ! ga!r+ & build+ up ! *ur* 9 ! fir/ age !re(1 :i* end1 :5 x 0 answ]$1 ?is extraord9>y disp5sation ceas$2 9 l mann]1 x is probable t h]eaft] ! div]sity ( languages %all cease#aid4 ,i am s5sible !re are "s :o object to ?is1 t ! sa9ts1 und]/&+ all languages1 w be an addition to _! hon\r1 glory1 & happ9ess3 b to ?is x may be answ]$1 t ?\gh x is1 inde$1 an accompli%m5t 9 ?is _w1 = a p]son to und]/& sev]al languages2 t arises f ! subs]vi5cy !re(1 to ^? valuable ends t are answ]$ !reby2 b ?is w\ld be entirely remov$1 if ! div]sity ( languages be tak5 away 9 heav51 z "s suppose x w4 ,!re are "s1 :o1 x may be1 give too mu* scope to a va9 curiosity1 :5 !y pret5d to enquire :at ?is language %all be1 or det]m9e1 z ! ,jews d1 & ) !m1 "s ( ! ,fa!rs1 t x %all be ! ,hebrew2 s9ce _! argum5ts = x are n suffici5tly conclusive2 :i* are pr9cipally ^!1 viz4 ,t ?is 0 ! language ) :i* ,god inspir$ man at fir/ 9 p>adise1 & t :i* ! sa9ts & patri>*s spake1 & ! *ur* g5]ally made use ( 9 all ages1 till our ,savi\r's "t2 & t x 0 ?is language :i* he himself spake1 :ile "h on e>?3 & s9ce 8 asc5sion into heav51 he spake unto ,paul 9 ! ,hebrew tongue1 ,acts xxvi4 #ad4 ,& :5 ! inhabitants ( heav5 are describ$ 9 ! ,revelations z prais+ ,god1 !re is "o ^w us$1 by :i* _! praise is express$1 namely1 ,hallelujah1 :i* is ,hebrew2 ! mean+ :]e( is1 praise ye ! ,"l3 b all ^! argum5ts are n suffici5tly conv9c+2 & !re=e we mu/ reckon x no m ?an a conjecture4 ,z = ! op9ion ( ^? :o suppose t x w n be any p>ticul> language t is1 or has be5 spok5 9 ?is _w1 b "o t is m p]fect & significative1 & t ?is is :at ! apo/le means :5 he speaks ( ! tongues ( angels1 9 #a ,cor4 xiii4 #a4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t x is m ?an probable1 t !re %all be "s language :i* %all be m p]fect & significative ?an any t is n[ kn[n 9 ! _w2 :i* glorifi$ sa9ts %all receive by imm$iate inspiration2 yet ?is does n fully appe> to be ! apo/le's mean+ 9 t scripture2 s9ce x is n c]ta9 t angels express _! ideas by ! s\nd ( words2 inasmu* z !y h no bodies1 nor organs ( spee*2 nei!r c we c]ta9ly det]m9e t !y frame voices "s o!r way4 ,!re=e1 ! tongue ( angels1 :i* ! apo/le speaks (1 is an hyp]bolical expression1 signify+ ! mo/ excell5t language1 or su* an "o z angels w\ld speak1 did !y use a voice2 z ! face ( angels1 *ap4 vi4 #ae4 is express$ to signify ! mo/ bright1 glori\s1 & maje/ic c\nt5ance2 & z manna is call$ angels food1 ,psal4 lxviii4 #be4 t is1 ! mo/ pleasant & delightful3 !re=e ! tongue ( angels signifies ! mo/ excell5t language4 ,b ^! ?+s1 ?\gh (t5 enquir$ into by ^? :o treat on ?is subject1 are v unc]ta92 nei!r is x ( any advantage = u to be able to det]m9e !m4 ,b !re is ano!r ?+ aris+ f ! consid]ation ( ! sa9ts be+ jo9$ 9 "o society1 :i* is mu* m useful1 &1 s f> z we h light to det]m9e x1 w af=d a v com=table & delightful ?\ght to u1 namely1 :at conc]ns _! kn[+ "o ano!r 9 heav54 ,! scripture1 inde$1 does n s fully det]m9e ?is matt] z x does "s o!rs1 relat+ to ! heav5ly /ate2 yet _m ( ,god's *ildr5 h di$ ) a firm p]suasion t !y %all see & "k _! fri5ds1 9 ano!r _w2 & h be5 ready to conclude ?is to be a "p ( t happ9ess :i* !y %all enjoy !re92 & we _c ?9k ?is altoge!r an ungr\nd$ op9ion2 ?\gh x is n to be cont5d$ = z x 7 a necess>y & important article ( fai?4 ,! argum5ts :i* are g5]ally br\ght 9 def5ce ( x1 are tak5 f ^? in/ances record$ 9 scripture1 9 :i* p]sons :o h nev] se5 "o ano!r be=e1 h imm$iately kn[n ea* o!r 9 ?is _w1 by a special imm$iate div9e revelation1 giv5 to !m2 9 l mann] z ,adam knew t ,eve 0 tak5 out ( him1 & !re=e says1 ,?is is n[ bone ( my bones1 & fle% ( my fle%3 %e %all be call$ woman1 because %e 0 tak5 out ( man1 ,g54 ii4 #bc4 ,he 0 ca/ into a deep sleep1 :5 ,god took "o ( 8 ribs1 & s =m$ ! woman1 z we read ( 9 ! =ego+ words2 yet ! k h]e( 0 communicat$ to him by ,god4 ,moreov] we read1 t ,pet]1 ,james1 & ,john1 knew ,moses & ,elias1 ,matt4 xvii4 z appe>s f ,pet]'s mak+ a p>ticul> m5tion ( !m2 ,let u make ?ree tab]nacles1 "o = !e1 & "o = ,moses1 & "o = ,elias1 v]4 #d4 ?\gh he _h nev] se5 !m be=e4 ,aga91 our ,savi\r1 9 ! p>able1 repres5ts ! ri* man z see+ ,abraham af> (f1 & ,laz>us 9 8 bosom1 ,luke xvi4 #bc4 & speaks ( him z address+ 8 disc\rse to him4 ,f su*-l argum5ts "s conclude1 t x may be inf]r$1 t ! sa9ts %all "k "o ano!r 9 heav51 :5 jo9$ toge!r 9 ! same assembly4 ,moreov]1 "s ?9k t ?is may be prov$ f ! apo/le's words1 9 #a ,!ss1 ii4 #ai1 #bj4 ,:at is our hope or joy1 or cr[n ( rejoic+8 are n ev5 ye 9 ! pres5ce ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ at 8 com+8 = ye are our glory & joy2 :i* seems to argue t he appreh5d$ _! happ9ess 9 heav5 %\ld contribute1 or be an addition to 81 z he 0 made an in/rum5t to br+ !m ?i!r2 ev5 s1 by a p>ity ( reason1 e "o :o has be5 in/rum5tal 9 ! conv]sion1 & build+ up o!rs 9 _! holy fai?1 z ! apo/le ,paul 0 ) respect to !m2 ^! %all t5d to enhance _! praise1 & give !m occasion to glorify ,god on _! behalf3 !re=e x foll[s1 t !y %all "k "o ano!r2 & consequ5tly !y :o h walk$ toge!r 9 ! ways ( ,god1 & h be5 useful to "o ano!r1 z relations & intimate fri5ds1 9 :at respects m especially _! spiritual conc]ns1 ^! %all bless ,god = ! mutual advantages :i* !y h receiv$1 & consequ5tly %all "k "o ano!r4 ,aga91 "s prove ?is f t expression ( our ,savi\r 9 ,luke xvi4 #i4 ,make to y\rselves fri5ds ( ! mammon ( unrighte\sness1 t :5 ye fail1 !y may receive y into ev]la/+ habitations2 especially if by ^! ev]la/+ habitations be meant heav51 z _m suppose x is2 & !n ! mean+ is1 t !y :om y h reliev$ & %ewn k9dness to 9 ?is _w1 %all express a p>ticul> joy ^u y\r be+ admitt$ into heav52 & consequ5tly !y %all "k y & bless ,god = y\r hav+ be5 s useful & b5eficial to !m4 ,objec4 ,to ?is x is object$1 t if ! sa9ts %all "k "o ano!r 9 heav51 !y %all "k t sev]al ( ^? :o 7 _! intimate fri5ds "h on e>?1 :om !y lov$ ) a v great affection1 are n !re2 & ?is w h a t5d5cy to give !m "s uneas9ess1 & be a dim9ution ( _! joy & happ9ess4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t if x be all[$ t ! sa9ts %all "k t "s :om !y lov$ on e>?1 are n 9 heav51 ?is w give !m no uneas9ess1 s9ce t affection1 :i* took its rise pr9cipally f ! relation :i* we /ood 9 to p]sons on e>?1 or ! intimacy t we h contract$ ) !m1 w cease 9 ano!r _w1 or r run 9 ano!r *annel1 & be excit$ by sup]ior motives1 namely1 _! relation to ,*ri/1 & t p]fect hol9ess :i* !y are adorn$ )1 & _! be+ jo9$ 9 ! same bless$ society1 & engag$ 9 ! same employm5t1 toge!r ) _! =m] usefulness "o to ano!r1 9 promot+ _! spiritual welf>e1 z made subs]vi5t to ! happ9ess !y enjoy !re4 ,& z = o!rs :o are exclud$ f _! society1 !y w ?9k !mselves oblig$1 out ( a due reg>d to ! ju/ice & hol9ess ( ,god1 to acquiesce 9 8 righte\s judgm5ts3 ?us ! inhabitants ( heav5 are repres5t$ z ador+ ! div9e p]fections1 :5 ! vials ( ,god's wra? 7 p\r$ out ^u 8 enemies2 & say+1 ,?\ art righte\s1 ,o ,"l1 because ?\ ha/ judg$ ?us3 true & righte\s are ?y judgm5ts1 ,rev4 xvi4 #e1 #g4 #e4 ,ano!r +r$i5t 9 ! glory ( heav51 :i* is1 inde$1 ! greate/ ( all1 is ! sa9ts enjoy+ ! imm$iate vision & fruition ( ,god3 ?is vision includes 9 x some?+ m ?an _! behold+ ! human nature ( ,*ri/1 z ,job speaks :5 he says1 ,9 my fle% %all ,i see ,god1 ,job xix4 #bf4 ,?is1 inde$1 w be a delightful object1 n only by reason ( ! glory !re(1 b f ! love t !y be> to 8 p]son1 :o1 9 t nature1 procur$ = !m ! happ9ess :i* !y are advanc$ to4 ,b ! pr9cipal ?+ conta9$ 9 ?is vision ( ,god1 is1 t x is contemplative & intellectual2 =1 9 o!r respects1 he is invisible3 nev]!less !re are two ways by :i* p]sons are said to see him2 ! "o is by fai?1 adapt$ to our pres5t /ate2 ?us ,moses is said to h se5 him :o is invisible1 ,heb4 xi4 #bg4 t is1 to contemplate1 adore1 & improve ! glory ( ! div9e p]fections s f> z he is pleas$ to manife/ x to u 9 ?is _w2 b ! o!r way ( behold+ him is m p]fect1 z 8 glory is display$ ) ! greate/ cle>ness1 & 9 ! highe/ degree 9 heav53 ?is ! apo/le opposes to t vision :i* we h ( ,god by fai?1 :5 he says1 t 9 heav5 we %all see face to face1 & "k ev5 z we are also kn[n1 #a ,cor4 xiii4 #ab4 t is1 we %all h m bright & imm$iate discov]ies ( ! glory ( ,god2 :i*1 :5 repres5t$ by ! metaphor ( see+ face to face1 has "s allusion to our kn[+ p]sons1 :5 we are 9 _! imm$iate pres5ce1 :i* f> exce$s t k :i* we _h ( !m by report1 :5 at a di/ance f !m3 ?is ! apo/le expresses by su* a mode ( speak+1 z _c well be und]/ood 9 ?is imp]fect /ate1 :5 he says1#aie ,we %all see him z he is1 #a ,john iii4 #b4 :i* diff]s f ^? views :i* ! sa9ts h sometimes _h ( ! glory ( ,god1 :5 manife/$ 9 an emblematical way1 9 ?is _w2 !y also behold x z %9+ =? 9 its greate/ effulg5cy4 ,moreov]1 s9ce ! apo/le speaks ( ?is z a privilege :i* %\ld be enjoy$ by ! sa9ts at ,*ri/'s appe>+1 :o seems to be ! object m especially "h int5d$1 x may d5ote _! behold+ 8 m$iatorial glory 9 its highe/ advancem5t2 & ?is view :i* !y h ( x1 is said to be assimilat+1 z well z delightful2 & !re=e he f>!r adds1 ,we %all be l him4 ,& ?is %all also be satisfy+3 ?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,i w1 or %all1 behold ?y face 9 righte\sness2 :5 ,i awake ,i %all be satisfi$ ) ?y lik5ess1 ,psal4 xvii4 #ae4 ,h[ va/ly does ?is diff] f ! brighte/ views :i* ! sa9ts h ( ! glory ( ,god "h6 ,x is true !y "k some?+ ( him z he manife/s himself 9 ! works ( creation & grace2 b ?is is v imp]fect2 ! object is n pres5t$ 9 its brighte/ lu/re2 nor is ! s\l1 :i* is ! recipi5t !re(1 enl>g$1 z x %all !n be to take 9 ! rays ( div9e glory3 h[ev]1 ?\gh ?is vision ( ,god be unspeakable1 & mu* m %all be kn[n ( 8 p]fections ?an we c atta9 to 9 ?is life2 yet ! sa9ts %all n h a compreh5sive view !re(2 = t is n consi/5t ) ! idea ( !m z f9ite creatures4 ,?us conc]n+ ! imm$iate vision ( ,god4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 t ?is vision is att5d$ ) fruition2 & !re=e x is n b>ely speculative or contemplative1 b su* z is felicitat+2 & accord+ly ! sa9ts "k _! int]e/ 9 ,god1 & see !mselves to be ! happy objects ( ! =m] & pres5t displays ( ! glory ( 8 p]fections1 & h[ !y h all be5 ex]t$ 9 br++ !m to1 & fix+ !m 9 ?is bless$ /ate2 & f h5ce arises t joy :i* accompanies ?is vision ( ,god4 ,& besides ?is1 !re are "s impressions ( 8 glory on _! s\ls1 :i* n only occasion1 b excite ?is joy4 ,& x is f>!r obs]v$1 t ?is fruition is ( ,god ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/4 ,! ,fa!r is beheld & enjoy$1 z 8 glory %9es =? 9 ! face ( ,*ri/1 z be/[+ on 8 sa9ts all ! bless+s :i* he has promis$ 9 t ev]la/+ cov5ant1 :i* 0 e/abli%$ )1 & 91 ,*ri/1 z _! ,head & ,savi\r2 8 purposes ( grace1 & all 8 promises1 hav+ _h _! full accompli%m5t 9 him4 ,& ! glory ( ,*ri/ is beheld z ! p]son to :om ! :ole "w ( r$emption1 toge!r ) ! application !re(1 0 committ$1 & is n[ br\ght to p]fection4 ,& ! ,holy ,gho/ is beheld z ! p]son :o has1 by 8 p[]1 r5d]$ e ?+ :i* 0 design$ by ! ,fa!r1 & pur*as$ by ! ,son1 effectual to answ] ! end :i* is n[ atta9$1 by %$d+ abroad ! love ( ! ,fa!r & ,son 9 _! he>ts1 dwell+ 9 !m z 8 temple1 & 9 beg9n+1 c>ry+ on1 & p]fect+ t "w1 :i* is s glori\s 9 ! effects & consequ5ces !re(4 ,9 ^! respects !y h p]fect & di/9ct communion ) ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/2 :i* f> exce$s all !y c h "h1 & is inf9itely pref]able to all ! delight :i* arises f t enjoym5t :i* !y h ( ! bless$ society ( p]fect creatures to :om !y are jo9$4 #f4 ,! la/ +r$i5t 9 ! happ9ess t believ]s %all enjoy 9 heav51 is1 t x %all be to all et]nity4 ,z ! s\l is immortal1 & ! body1 to :i* x %all be unit$1 %all be rais$ incorruptible2 s ! inh]itance1 :i* is res]v$ 9 heav5 = ! sa9ts is su* z fade? n away1 #a ,pet4 i4 #d4 *ap4 v4 #d4 ,?is w t5d to make _! happ9ess complete1 :i* no?+ c\ld d1 7 !re n a full assurance ( ! ev]la/+ duration !re(4 ,x w\ld be a cont9ual allay to x1 & a v uncom=table ?\ght to conclude1 t ?\gh _! enjoym5ts are v great1 yet !y %all h an end4 ,! glory ( heav5 is n l ! glories ( ?is pres5t _w1 :i* are b = a mom5t1 &1 z x 71 p]i% 9 ! us+2 nor l ! /ate ( hol9ess & happ9ess 9 :i* ,god creat$ man at fir/2 :i*1 ?r\gh ! mutability ( 8 nature1 x 0 possible = him to lose3 b x is e/abli%$ by ! decree ( ,god1 f\nd$ on ! virtue ( ! blood ( ,*ri/1 :o pur*as$ = 8 p et]nal r$emption1 & 9 ! cov5ant ( grace settl$ ?is inh]itance ^u !m1 z an ev]la/+ possession4 ,?is is a doctr9e s univ]sally ackn[l$g$1 t x is ne$less to insi/ on ! pro( ( x2 & x is s frequ5tly m5tion$ 9 scripture1 t we sc>ce ev] read ( ! glory ( heav51 b x is describ$ z et]nal1 ,see ,jude v]4 #f1 & #ba4 ,matt4 xxv4 #df4 ,tit4 i4 #b4 ,rom4 vi4 #bb4 ,gal4 vi4 #h4 #a ,tim4 i4 #af4 ,psal4 xvi4 #aa4 ,!re is "o ?+ m1 :i*1 ?\gh x be n p>ticul>ly m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 ,i w\ld n entirely pass ov]1 t is1 :at may be said to a "q propos$ by "s1 viz4 ,:e!r !re are degrees ( glory 9 heav58 ,! ,papi/s n only ma9ta9 t !re are1 b pret5d t great] degrees !re( %all be conf]r$ on p]sons1 9 proportion to ! m]it ( _! good works "h on e>?2 & !re=e h assign$ to !m ! highe/ places !re1 :o h p]=m$ works ( sup]]ogation1 by do+ m ?an 0 /rictly enjo9$ !m by ! law ( ,god4 ,b all ,prote/ant div9es1 :o all[ t !re are degrees ( glory 9 heav51 /r5u\sly ma9ta9 t ^! are rew>ds ( grace z e +r$i5t 9 ! heav5ly bless$ness is suppos$ to be4 ,& :5 ?is doctr9e is made ! subject ( controv]sy among !m2 nei!r side ought to cont5d = _! p>ticul> op9ion1 z ?\gh x 0 "o ( ! mo/ important articles ( fai?1 or *>ge !m :o def5d ! o!r side ( ! "q1 z ?\gh !y 7 ma9ta9+ some?+ t 0 directly contr>y to scripture1 or ( a p]nici\s consequ5ce4 ,!y1 on ! o!r h&1 :o suppose t !re are no degrees ( glory 9 heav51 are afraid1 t if !y %\ld ass]t ! contr>y1 x w\ld1 9 "s measure1 eclipse ! glory ( ! grace ( ,god1 & give too mu* umbrage to ! ,popi% doctr9e ( ! m]it ( good works4 ,b ?is all ,prote/ant div9es1 z 0 b n[ obs]v$1 suffici5tly f5ce aga9/4 ,&1 inasmu* z x is f>!r argu$ aga9/ degrees ( glory1 t ^? ext]nal & relative privileges1 :i* !y enjoy1 su* z election1 ju/ification1 & adoption1 belong equally & alike to all sa9ts2 & ! same price ( r$emption 0 paid = all1 !re=e _! glory %all be equal3 ?is me?od ( reason+ w n appe> v conclusive1 if we consid] t sanctification is z mu* ! result ( _! be+ elect$1 ju/ifi$1 r$eem$1 & adopt$1 z _! be+ glorifi$2 b t appe>s n to be equal 9 all1 !re=e x does n foll[ f h5ce1 t _! glory1 9 a future /ate1 %all be s4 ,& ?\gh _! objective bless$ness1 :i* consi/s 9 t inf9ite fulness ( grace t !re is 9 ,god1 is inconsi/5t ) any idea ( degrees2 yet x does n foll[1 t ! communications result+ f h5ce1 :i* are f9ite1 %all be 9 a l degree2 nor c x be inf]r$ f h5ce1 t if !re are degrees ( glory1 ! /ate ( ^? :o h ! lea/ degree1 %all be imp]fect 9 its k9d1 or h any ?+ 9 x :i* %all af=d ! lea/ abatem5t ( _! happ9ess1 or be ! occasion ( envy or uneas9ess1 z ! sup]ior excell5cies ( "s1 9 ?is imp]fect /ate1 (t5 appe> to be1 s9ce t is inconsi/5t ) p]fect hol9ess3 nor is x to be suppos$ t !re are any degrees1 ) respect to ! deliv]ance ( ! sa9ts f ! s9s1 guilt1 & mis]ies ( ?is pres5t life1 :i* is equal 9 all2 nor d !y1 :o ?9k t !re are degrees ( glory 9 heav51 9 ! lea/ ins9uate t e "o %all n be p]fectly fill$ & satisfi$1 9 proportion to 8 receptive disposition2 z a small vessel1 put into ! ocean1 is equally full1 9 proportion to its capacity1 ) ! l>ge/2 & !re=e none ( ! sa9ts w desire1 nor1 inde$1 c conta9 m ?an ,god designs to communicate to !m4 ,z = t scripture :i* is sometimes br\ght 9 def5ce ( ?is op9ion1 viz4 ! p>able ( ! p]sons t 7 hir$ to "w 9 ! v9ey>d1 9 ,matt4 xx4 #i4 9 :i* x is said1 t !y t 7 hir$ ab\t ! elev5? h\r1 receiv$ e man a p5ny1 :i* is z mu* z o!rs receiv$ :o 7 hir$ e>ly 9 ! morn+1 & _h born ! heat & burd5 ( ! day2 t does n suffici5tly prove x1 s9ce "s ( ^! lab\r]s are repres5t$ z murmur+1 & ins9uat+ t !y _h wrong done !m1 to :om ,*ri/ replies1 ,is ?9e eye evil1 because ,i am good8 & !y are describ$ z call$1 b n *os51 v]4 #ae1 #af4 ,!re=e x is n design$ to set =? ! glory ( heav51 b ! temp] & disposition ( ! ,jewi% *ur*1 :o 7 p>tak]s ( ! ext]nal bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 & ! gospel-*ur*1 z hav+ equal privileges2 s t ! argum5ts g5]ally insi/$ on to prove t !re are no degrees ( glory 9 heav51 c h>dly be reckon$ suffici5t to ov]?r[ ! contr>y doctr9e2 especially if ^? o!r scriptures1 t are (t5 br\ght to prove t !re are1 be und]/ood 9 ! mo/ obvi\s s5se !re(2 & !y are su* z ^!1 viz4 ,daniel xii4 #c4 ,!y t be wise %all %9e z ! brightness ( ! firmam5t2 & !y t turn _m to righte\sness z ! />s = ev] & ev]2 :]e ! prophet speaks ( ^? :o excel 9 grace & usefulness 9 ?is _w2 & !n consid]s !m n only z wise1 b z turn+ _m to righte\sness2 ^: glory1 aft] ! resurrection1 ( :i* he speaks 9 ! =ego+ v]se1 has some?+ illu/ri\s & di/+ui%+ 9 x1 :i* is comp>$ to ! brightness ( ! firmam5t & />s4 ,to ?is x is object$1 t our ,savi\r1 9 ,matt4 xiii4 #dc4 illu/rates ! happ9ess ( all ! glorifi$ sa9ts1 :om he calls ! righte\s1 by _! %9+ z ! sun2 !re=e ! prophet ,daniel means no o!r glory b :at is common to all sa9ts2 & consequ5tly !re are no degrees ( glory4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$1 t our ,savi\r does n comp>e ! glory ( "o ( ! sa9ts 9 heav51 ) t ( ano!r2 b intimates1 t ! happ9ess ( e "o ( !m %all be inconceivably great1 & v fitly illu/rates x by ! brightness ( ! sun2 :]eas ! prophet is speak+ ( "s t 7 hon\r$ above o!rs 9 _! usefulness "h2 & !n consid]s !m z hav+ peculi> degrees ( glory conf]r$ ^u !m h]eaft]1 :i* is some?+ m ?an :at he _h said 9 ! =ego+ v]se1 :i* is common to all ! sa9ts1 :5 he speaks ( !m z awak+ out ( ! du/ to ev]la/+ life4 ,ano!r scripture :i* is also br\ght to prove ?is doctr9e1 is 9 #a ,cor4 xv4 #da1 #db4 ,!re is "o glory ( ! sun1 & ano!r glory ( ! moon1 & ano!r glory ( ! />s2 = "o /> diff]e? f ano!r /> 9 glory2 s also is ! resurrection ( ! dead2 :]e ! apo/le is speak+ conc]n+ ! happ9ess ( ! sa9ts aft] ! resurrection1 :om he comp>es n ) :at !y 7 :5 !y left ! _w2 = !n _h no glory1 be+ s[n 9 corruption & di%on\r2 b he seems to comp>e ! glory ( "o sa9t1 aft] ! resurrection1 ) t ( ano!r2 & accord+ly he illu/rates x by ! brightness ( ! heav5ly lum9>ies2 e "o ( :i* has a glory sup]ior to t]re/rial bodies3 nev]!less he seems to intimate1 t if we comp>e !m toge!r1 ! glory ( ! "o exce$s t ( ! o!r4 ,?us ! glory ( ! lea/ sa9t 9 heav51 is inconceivably great] ?an t ( ! greate/ "h on e>?3 x is1 inde$1 full & complete 9 its k9d2 yet :5 comp>$ ) ! glory ( o!rs1 x may 9 "s circum/ances fall %ort ( x4 ,!re is ano!r argum5t br\ght by "s1 to prove ?is doctr9e1 tak5 f ! p>able ( ! tal5ts1 9 ,matt4 xxv4 #ad1 seq4 9 :i* ! rew>d is proportion$ to ! respective improvem5t !re(2 :i* seems to respect "s bless+s :i* !y 7 to receive 9 ano!r _w2 inasmu* z our ,savi\r comp>es himself to "o t is travell+ into a f> c\ntry1 & aft] a long "t1 return+ & reckon+ ) 8 s]vants3 by ! =m] ( :i* is meant1 8 asc5sion into heav52 & by ! latt]1 8 return to judgm5t2 & consequ5tly ^? reg>ds :i* diff] 9 degree1 mu/ respect "s peculi> glory1 :i* he w conf] on 8 p 9 ano!r _w2 &1 inde$1 ! :ole *apt] seems to ref] to ! same ?+4 ,! =m] p>able ( ! wise & fooli% virg9s d5otes ! behavi\r ( p]sons "h1 & ! consequ5ce !re( h]eaft]3 & ! latt] "p ( ! *apt] expressly speaks ( ,*ri/'s com+ to judgm5t1 & deal+ ) e "o accord+ to 8 works4 ,if !re=e ! improvem5t ( ^! tal5ts respects "s advantages t "o is to expect above ! o!r1 x seems to intimate t !re are degrees ( glory4 ,moreov]1 ?is is f>!r argu$ f ^? v>i\s degrees ( grace t "s h 9 ?is _w above o!rs1 :i* is a peculi> hon\r be/[$ on !m1 & is sometimes consid]$ z ! fruit & consequ5ce ( _! "r improvem5t ( ^? graces :i* !y _h be=e receiv$4 ,& ?is may be consid]$ z lay+ a f\ndation = great] praise2 :i* argues t ! s\l %all be enl>g$ 9 proportion !reunto2 s t x may give unto ,god ! glory due to 8 "n1 z ! result !re(4 ,!re=e if we take an e/imate ( ,god's future1 f 8 pres5t disp5sations1 x n only removes "s objections t are sometimes br\ght aga9/ ?is doctr9e2 b adds f>!r /r5g? to ^? argum5ts tak5 f ! scriptures be=e-m5tion$1 to prove x4 ,b not)/&+ all t has be5 said1 on ?is subject1 x is ! safe/ way = u to confess1 t we "k b little ( ! affairs ( ano!r _w1 & mu* less ( ! circum/ances ( glorifi$ sa9ts1 consid]$ z comp>$ ) "o ano!r4 ,nor are we to conclude1 if !re are degrees ( glory1 t ! highe/ degree !re( is f\nd$ on ! m]it ( :at any h done or suff]$ = ,*ri/2 or1 on ! o!r h&1 t ! l[e/ is inconsi/5t ) complete bless$ness2 :i* %all be proportion$ to _! mo/ enl>g$ desires1 & z mu* z !y are capable ( conta9+4 ,?us conc]n+ ! "q propos$ by "s1 viz4 ,:e!r !re are degrees ( glory8 ,!re is ano!r :i* has "s aff9ity ) x1 t ,i w\ld n :olly pass ov]2 namely1 :e!r ! sa9ts 9 heav5 %all n h "s additional improvem5ts1 or make progressive advances 9 "s ?+s1 :i* may be reckon$ a f>!r +r$i5t 9 _! future happ9ess8 ,?is is to be insi/$ on ) ! utmo/ caution1 le/ any ?+ %\ld be advanc$ :i* is inconsi/5t ) ! complete bless$ness1 :i* !y are imm$iately possess$ (3 h[ev]1 ,i d n ?9k t x w detract f x1 if we %\ld v5ture to ass]t1 t ! und]/&+ ( glorifi$ sa9ts %all receive v consid]able improvem5ts1 f ^? objects :i* %all be pres5t$ to !m1 & ! p]petual discov]ies t w be made ( ! glori\s my/]ies ( div9e grace1 :]eby ! :ole sc5e ( provid5ce1 & its subs]vi5cy to _! et]nal happ9ess1 %all be op5$1 to raise _! wond]1 & enhance _! praise4 ,s9ce x is n inconsi/5t ) ! p]fect bless$ness ( ! angels1 to desire to "k m ( ?is my/]y1 :i* !y are said to look into1 #a ,pet4 i4 #ab4 & inasmu* z _! joy is increas$ by ^? new occasions1 :i* daily pres5t !mselves2 :y may n ! same be said ) respect to ! sa9ts 9 heav52 especially if we consid] t ?is w r$\nd s mu* to ! glory ( ,god1 z well z give u m rais$ ideas ( t happ9ess :i* !y %all be possess$ (4 ,we %all conclude ) "s practical inf]5ces f :at has be5 said 9 ?is answ]1 conc]n+ ! happ9ess ( ! sa9ts 9 heav54 7#a47 ,we may le>n f h5ce ! great diff]5ce :i* !re is betwe5 ! militant & triumphant /ate ( ! *ur*4 ,"h !y meet ) p]petual conflicts1 b h]eaft] !y %all be cr[n$ ) complete victory3 n[ !y walk by fai?1 b !n fai? %all be swall[$ up 9 vision1 & hope 9 enjoym5t4 ,! sa9ts ( ,god are1 at pres5t1 9 _! m9ority1 hav+ a "r to1 b n ! possession ( _! inh]itance4 ,_! desires are enl>g$1 & _! expectations rais$2 b no?+ c give !m full satisfaction till !y arrive to t /ate ( p]fection1 :i* ,god w1 at la/1 br+ !m to4 7#b47 ,! acc\nt :i* we h ( ! happ9ess ( heav51 z be+ ( a spiritual nature1 & accompani$ ) p]fect bless$ness1 & ! enjoym5ts !re( be+ agreeable !reto2 ?is may t5d to reprove ! c>nal conceptions :i* _m ent]ta9 conc]n+ x1 z ?\gh x 7 no o!r ?an :at ,mahomet promis$ 8 foll[]s2 :o fancy t !y %all h !re91 ^? delights1 :i* are agreeable to ! s5sual appetites ( su* z h no o!r ideas ( happ9ess1 b ^? :i* consi/ 9 ! pleasures ( s93 nei!r is x en\gh = u to conceive ( x1 z b>ely a fre$om f ! mis]ies ( ?is life 7?\gh ?is be an +r$i5t !re97 z if x _h no ref]5ce to ! br++ ^? graces :i* are begun "h1 to p]fection2 or x did n consi/ 9 t bless$ "w ( admir+ & ador+ ! div9e p]fections1 & improv+ ! displays !re( 9 a ,m$iator1 :i* ! sa9ts %all = ev] be engag$ 94 7#c47 ,let u n cont5t ourselves b>ely ) ! description :i* we h 9 ! ^w ( ,god1 conc]n+ ! glory ( heav51 b enquire1 :e!r we h a well-gr\nd$ hope1 t we h a "r to x1 & are f\nd 9 ! ex]cise ( ^? graces :i* w be an evid5ce !re(8 ,x is a v l[ & insignificant ?+ = u to be conv9c$ t ! glory ( heav5 conta9s 9 x all ^? ?+s :i* %all r5d] !m :o are possess$ ( x1 completely happy1 if we h no gr\nd to claim an int]e/ 9 x2 & if we h ?is gr\nd ( hope1 x w h a t5d5cy to excite practical godl9ess1 :i* x is insep>ably connect$ )1 & af=ds an evid5ce ( our "r to et]nal life3 :]eas1 )\t ?is1 our hope w be delusive1 & we *>geable ) an unw>rantable presumption1 9 expect+ salvation )\t sanctification4 7#d47 ,if we h any hope conc]n+ ?is future bless$ness2 ?is ought to be improv$ by u1 to support & com=t u "u ! pres5t mis]ies ( life2 z ! apo/le exhorts ! *ur* to :i* he writes1 to com=t "o ano!r ) ^! words1 #a ,!ss4 iv4 #ah4 or f ^! consid]ations2 :i* %\ld also be an inducem5t to u to be> affliction ) pati5ce1 s9ce !y "w = u an exce$+ & et]nal weight ( glory1 #b ,cor4 iv4 #ag4 ,&1 7#e47 ,let ! hope we h ( ! privileges to be enjoy$ h]eaft]1 put u ^u ! greate/ dilig5ce 9 ! p]=mance ( ^? duties1 :i* are incumb5t on u1 z expectants ( ?is inh]itance2 & let u endeav\r to h our conv]sation 9 heav51 & be frequ5tly m$itat+ on ! bless$ employm5t !re(2 & be e>ne/ ) ,god1 t we may be made m meet =1 & 9 ! end receiv$ to x4 7#f47 ,if we are enabl$1 by fai?1 to conclude t we h a "r to ! heav5ly inh]itance1 let u be frequ5tly engag$ 9 ! "w & employm5t !re(1 s f> z is consi/5t ) ?is pres5t imp]fect /ate2 let u be mu* 9 prais+ & bless+ ,god1 :o has prep>$ ^! glori\s mansions = 8 p2 & let u set a due value on ! blood ( ,*ri/1 by :i* !y 7 pur*as$2 & give glory to ! ,holy ,gho/1 :o has giv5 u ! e>ne/ !re(2 & hav+ begun ! "w ( grace1 w1 we tru/1 c>ry x on to p]fection4 ,footnote #aia3 ,or1 %all ,god1 :o ju/ifie?8 ,footnote #aib3 ,vid ,wits4 9 ,symb4 ,ex]cit4 #bb4 #ah-bj4 ,footnote #aic3 ,see ,vol4 ,i4 ,page #bhf ,footnote #aid3 ,:at spee* c be )\t atmosph]e1 & )\t fle%8 ,footnote #aie3 ,god is an inf9ite be+4 ,?is also is a pr9ciple e/abli%$ by bo? natural & reveal$ religion4 ,! s\l ( man is f9ite1 &1 to :atev] p]fection x may be advanc$1 x w always cont9ue to be s4 ,?is is ano!r indisputable pr9ciple4 ,x w\ld imply a contradiction to affirm1 t an inf9ite ,_s c be se51 or fully kn[n1 9 a /rict lit]al s5se1 z x is1 by a f9ite _s4 ,! human s\l1 !re=e1 be+ a f9ite _s1 c nev] p]fectly see1 t is1 fully compreh5d1 z he is1 ,god1 :o is an inf9ite _s4 ,! proposition 9 our text1 !n1 necess>ily requires "s re/riction4 ,?is inf]5ce arises imm$iate f ! two pr9ciples n[ laid d[n1 & ?is second consequ5ce furni%es ano!r gr\nd ( our reflections4 ,b1 al?\gh x w\ld be absurd to suppose1 t ,god1 an inf9ite _s1 c be fully kn[n by a f9ite human _s1 yet !re is no absurdity 9 affirm+1 ,god c communicate himself to a man 9 a v close & intimate mann] prop] to trans=m him4 ,?is may be done f\r ways4 ,!re are1 we conceive1 f\r sorts ( communications2 a communication ( ideas2 a communication ( love2 a communication ( virtue1 & a communication ( felicity4 ,9 ^! f\r ways1 we %all see ,god1 & by ?us see+ him z he is1 we %all be l him 9 ^! f\r respects4 ,we w endeav\r by discuss+ ea* ( ^! articles to expla9 !m cle>ly2 & "h all y\r att5tion w be necess>y1 = )\t ?is our :ole disc\rse w be no?+ to y b a s\nd1 de/itute ( reason & s5se4 ,! fir/ communication w be a communication ( ideas4 ,we %all see ,god z he is1 because we %all p>ticipate 8 ideas2 & by see+ ,god z he is1 we %all become l him1 because ! k ( 8 ideas w rectify ours1 & w r5d] !m l 84 ,to "k ! ideas ( an imp]fect be+ is n to p>ticipate 8 imp]fections4 ,an accurate m9d may "k ! ideas ( an inaccurate m9d )\t admitt+ !m4 ,b to "k ! ideas ( a p]fect _s is to p>ticipate 8 p]fections2 because to "k 8 ideas is to "k !m z !y are1 & to "k !m z !y are is to p]ceive ! evid5ce ( !m4 ,:51 !re=e1 ,god %all communicate 8 ideas to u1 we %all be l him1 by ! con=mity ( our ideas to 84 ,:at are ! ideas ( ,god8 ,!y are cle> 9 _! nature2 !y are cle> 9 _! images2 !y are p]fect 9 _! degree2 !y are complex 9 _! relations2 & !y are complete 9 _! numb]4 ,9 all ^! respects ! ideas ( ,god are inf9itely sup]ior to ! ideas ( m54 #a4 ,m5 are full ( false notions4 ,_! ideas are (t5 ! v rev]se ( ! objects1 ( :i* !y %\ld be cle> repres5tations4 ,we h false ideas 9 physic1 false ideas 9 policy1 false ideas 9 religion4 ,we h false ideas ( hon\r & ( disgrace1 ( felicity & ( mis]y4 ,h5ce we (t5 mi/ake fancy = reason1 & %ad[ = sub/ance4 ,b ,god ha? only true ideas4 ,8 idea ( ord] is an exact repres5tation ( ord]4 ,8 idea ( irregul>ity exactly answ]s to irregul>ity2 & s ( all o!r objects4 ,he w make u "k 8 ideas1 & by mak+ u "k !m he w rectify ours4 #b4 ,m5 h (t5 obscure ideas4 ,!y only see glimm]+s4 ,!y p]ceive appe>ances r ?an demon/rations4 ,!y are plac$ 9 a _w ( probabilities1 &1 9 consid]ation ( ?is /ate1 9 :i* x has pleas$ ! ,creator to place !m1 !y h m ne$ ( a c\rse ( reason+ on a new plan1 to tea* !m h[ a rational creature ought to conduct himself1 :5 he is surr\nd$ by probabilities1 ?an ( a c\rse ( reason+ & det]m9+1 :i* supposes him surr\nd$ ) demon/ration4 ,b ,god ha? only cle> ideas4 ,no veil cov]s objects2 no d>kness obscure 8 ideas ( !m4 ,:5 he %all appe>1 he w communicate 8 ideas to u1 & !y w rectify ours1 he w cause ! scales1 t hide objects f u1 to fall f our eyes2 & he w dissipate ! cl\ds1 :i* prev5t our cle> conception ( !m4 #c4 ,m5 h v few ideas p]fect 9 degree4 ,!y see only ! surface ( objects4 ,:o1 9 all ! _w1 ha? a p]fect idea ( matt]8 ,:o ev] _h p]fect ideas ( _s8 ,:o c\ld ev] exactly def9e ei!r8 ,:o 0 ev] able to in=m u h[ ! idea ( motion results f t ( body2 h[ ! idea ( s5sation results f t ( _s8 ,:o ev] knew to :i* class space belongs8 ,x w\ld be v easy1 my bre?r51 to increase ?is li/1 w\ld "t p]mit2 & 7 ,i n prev5t$ by kn[+1 t !y1 :o are incapable ( und]/&+ ^! articles1 h already 9 _! own m9ds pron\nc$ !m de/itute ( all s5se & reason4 ,b ,god ha? p]fect ideas4 ,8 ideas compreh5d ! :ole ( all objects4 ,he w communicate to u ?is disposition ( m9d1 & w give u su* a p5etration z %all enable u to atta9 ! k ( ! ess5ce ( be+s1 & to contemplate !m 9 _! :ole4 #d4 ,m5 h v few ideas complex 9 _! relations4 ,i mean1 _! m9ds are s limit$1 t1 al?\gh !y may be capable ( comb9+ a c]ta9 numb] ( ideas1 yet !y are conf\nd$ by comb9+ a great] numb]4 ,we h di/9ct ideas ( units1 & we are capable ( comb9+ a few3 b z soon z we add hundr$ to hundr$1 million to million1 ! little capacity ( our s\ls is ov]:elm$ ) ! multitude ( ^! objects1 & our weakness obliges u to s9k "u ! weight4 ,we h a few ideas ( motion4 ,we "k :at space ( body1 to :i* a c]ta9 degree ( velocity is communicat$1 mu/ pass ?r\gh 9 a giv5 "t3 b z soon z we suppose a great] degree ( motion1 z soon z we imag9e an augm5tation ( velocity to ?is great] degree2 z soon z we try to apply our k ( mov+ p[]s to ^? enorm\s bodies1 :i* ! mighty h& ( ,god guides 9 ! imm5sity ( space1 we are involv$ 9 p]plexity & confusion4 ,b ,god conceives inf9ite comb9ations4 ,he w make u p>ticipate1 z f> z our m9ds c1 8 ideas2 s t we %all be able to give a l>ge expanse to our m$itation )\t any fe> ( confus+ ourselves4 #e4 ,9 f9e1 ! ideas ( mank9d are incomplete 9 _! numb]4 ,mo/ m5 ?9k1 !re are only two sorts ( be+s1 body & _s2 & !y h also det]m9$1 t !re c be only two4 ,a ra% decision 9 itself3 b m ra% /ill 9 a creature s conf9$ 9 8 g5ius z man4 ,b ! ideas ( ,god are complete4 ,he kn[s all possible be+s4 ,he w make u p>ticipate ?is disposition ( m9d1 & f x may arise ideas ( myriads ( be+s1 on :i* n[ we _c reason1 because n[ we h no ideas ( !m4 ,a communication ( ideas is ! fir/ way1 9 :i* ,god w make himself kn[n to u4 ,?is w be ! fir/ trait ( our resemblance ( him4 ,we %all be l him1 = we %all see him z he is4 ,! second communication ( ,god to a beatifi$ s\l is a communication ( love4 ,we _c possibly p>take ( ! ideas ( ,god )\t p>ticipat+ 8 love4 ,to p>ticipate ! ideas ( ,god is to possess j notions4 ,to possess j notions is to place ea* object 9 ! rank1 t is due to x2 consequ5tly1 we %all reg>d ! *ief be+ z ! only object ( supreme love4 ,:at is necess>y to answ] ! idea1 t an upright s\l =ms ( ! lovely8 ,! lovely object mu/ answ] ?ree ideas3 ! idea ( ! great & m>vell\s2 ! idea ( ! j2 & ! idea ( ! good3 &1 if ,i may v5ture to speak s1 ( ! beatify+4 ,n[1 x is impossible to "k ,god )\t ent]ta9+ ^! ?ree ideas ( him alone2 consequ5tly x is impossible to "k ,god )\t lov+ him4 ,& ?is is ! reason ( our pr(\nd admiration ( ! morality ( ! gospel4 ,! morality ( ! gospel is ! v qu9tess5ce ( ord]4 ,x in=ms u1 no creature des]ves supreme love4 ,x makes ?is pr9ciple ! sub/ance ( its laws4 ,?\ %alt love ! ,"l ?y ,god ) all ?y he>t1 & ) all ?y s\l1 & ) all ?y m9d1 ,matt4 xxii4 #cg4 ,h[ wor?y ( supreme love w ?is ,god appe>1 h[ fully w he answ] ! idea ( ! great & ! m>vell\s1 :5 we %all see him z he is6 ,he w answ] x by 8 indep5d5ce4 ,creatures exi/3 b !y h only a borr[$ be+4 ,god d]ives 8 exi/5ce f none4 ,he is a self-exi/5t be+4 ,he w answ] our idea ( ! magnific5t by ! immutability ( 8 nature4 ,creatures exi/3 b !y h no fix$ & p]man5t be+4 ,!y arise f no?+ to exi/5ce4 ,_! exi/5ce is r v>iation & incon/ancy ?an real be+4 ,b ,god1 b ,i ! ,"l1 says he ( himself1 ,i *ange n1 ,mal4 iii4 #f4 ! same ye/]day1 to-day1 & = ev]1 ,heb4 xiii4 #h4 ,he is1 z x 71 ! fix$ po9t1 on :i* all creatures revolve1 :ile he is nei!r mov$ by _! motion1 %ak5 by _! action1 nor 9 ! lea/ imag9able degree alt]$ by all _! c\ntless vicissitudes4 ,he w answ] ! idea ( ! great & m>vell\s by ! effici5cy ( 8 w4 ,creatures h "s effici5t acts ( violation3 b none ( !mselves4--,b g back to t p]iod1 9 :i* !re 0 no?+4 ,figure to y\rselves ^? imm5se voids1 :i* prec$$ ! =mation ( ! univ]se1 & repres5t to y\rself ,god alone4 ,he =ms ! plan ( ! _w4 ,he regulates ! :ole design4 ,he assigns an epo* ( duration to x 9 a po9t ( et]nity4 ,?is act ( 8 w produces ?is :ole univ]se4 ,h5ce a sun1 a moon1 & />s4 ,h5ce e>? & sea1 riv]s & fields4 ,h5ce k+s1 pr9ces1 & philosoph]s4 ,he spake1 & x 0 done2 he comm&$1 & x /ood fa/4 ,! heav5s 7 made by ! ^w ( ! ,"l1 & all ! ho/ ( !m by ! brea? ( 8 m\?1 ,psal4 xxxiii4 #i4 ,god1 !n1 p]fectly answ]s our idea ( ! gr& & ! m>vell\s4 ,he answ]s also ! idea ( ! j4 ,x 0 he1 :o gave u an idea ( ju/ice or ord]4 ,x 0 he1 :o made ! greate/ sacrifices to x4 ,x 0 he1 :o mov$ heav5 & e>? to re-e/abli% x1 & :o te/ifi$ h[ de> x 0 to him by sacrific+ ! mo/ wor?y victim1 t c\ld possibly suff]1 ,i mean 8 only ,son4 ,f9ally1 ,god w p]fectly answ] our idea ( ! good & ! beatify+4 ,:o c come up to x except a ,god1 :o op5s to 8 creatures an access ( 8 treasures8 ,a ,god1 :o reveals himself to !m 9 ord] to take !m away f _! brok5 ci/]ns1 & to conduct !m to a f\nta9 ( liv+ wat]s1 ,j]4 ii4 #ac4 ,a ,god1 ^: et]nal wisdom cries to mank9d1 ,ho1 e "o t ?ir/e?1 come ye to ! wat]s1 & he t ha? no money1 come ye1 buy & eat1 yea come1 buy w9e & milk )\t money1 & )\t price4 ,:]e=e d ye sp5d money = t1 :i* is n bread8 & y\r lab\r = t1 :i* satisfie? n8 ,he>k5 dilig5tly unto me1 & eat ye t1 :i* is good1 & let y\r s\l delight itself 9 fatness4 ,incl9e y\r e>1 & come unto me2 he>1 & y\r s\l %all live4 ,isa4 lv4 #a-c4 ,we _c1 !n1 "k ,god )\t lov+ him4 ,& ?us a communication ( ideas leads to a communication ( love4 ,b ?is communication ( love w r5d] u l ! ,god1 :om we admire4 ,= ! prop]ty ( love1 9 a s\l inflam$ ) x1 is to trans=m x 9 "s sort into ! object ( its admiration4 ,?is is p>ticul>ly prop] to div9e love4 ,we love ,god1 because we "k 8 attributes2 :5 we "k 8 attributes1 we "k1 we c no bett] contribute to ! p]fection ( our be+ ?an by imitat+ !m1 & ! desire we h to p]fect our be+ w necessitate u to apply :olly to imitate !m1 & to become l him4 ,let u pass to our ?ird consid]ation4 ,! ?ird communication ( ,god to a beatifi$ s\l is a communication ( 8 virtues4 ,to love & to obey1 9 ,scripture-/yle1 is ! same ?+4 ,if ye love me1 keep my comm&m5ts1 is a well-kn[n expression ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,john xiv4 #ae4 ,he1 :o sai? ,i "k him1 & keepe? n 8 comm&m5ts1 is a li>1 & ! tru? is n 9 him1 is an expression ( our apo/le1 #a ,john ii4 #d4 ,?is is n peculi> to ! love ( ,god4 ,to love & to obey1 ev5 9 civil society1 are usually two ?+s1 :i* h a v close connexion4 ,b1 z no creature ha? ev] excit$ all ! love1 ( :i* a s\l is capable1 s !re is no creature1 to :om we h r5d]$ a p]fect ob$i5ce4 ,x is only 9 reg>d to ,god1 t !re is an insep>able connexion betwe5 ob$i5ce & love4 ,= :5 we love ,god1 because we "k him1 we are soon conv9c$1 t he _c orda9 any ?+ to 8 creature b :at is useful to him2 :5 we are conv9c$1 he c orda9 no?+ to be p]=m$ by 8 creature b :at is useful to him1 x becomes z impossible n to obey him z x is n to love ourselves4 ,to love & to obey is "o ?+1 !n1 :5 ! object 9 "q is a be+ supremely lovely4 ,^! are demon/rations2 b to obey ,god1 & to keep 8 comm&m5ts1 is to be l ,god4 ,! comm&m5ts ( ,god are =m$ on ! idea ( ! div9e p]fections4 ,god ha? an idea ( ord]2 he loves x2 he foll[s x2 & ?is is all he ev] ha? requir$1 & all he ev] w require ( 8 intellig5t creatures4 ,he requires u to "k ord]1 to love x1 to foll[ x4 ,an intellig5t creature1 !re=e1 :o %all be br\ght to obey ! comm&m5ts ( ,god1 w be l ,god4 ,be ye p]fect1 z y\r ,fa!r1 :i* is 9 heav51 is p]fect1 ,matt4 v4 #dh4 ,be ye holy1 = ,i am holy1 #a ,pet4 i4 #af4 ,e man1 t ha? ?is hope 9 him1 purifie? himself ev5 z he is pure1 #a ,john iii4 #c4 ,^! precepts are giv5 u "h on e>?1 & we obey !m imp]fectly n[2 b we %all yield a p]fect ob$i5ce to !m 9 heav51 :5 we %all see him z he is4 ,"h1 our apo/le affirms1 ,:osoev] s9ne?1 ha? n se5 him1 nei!r kn[n him1 v]4 #f4 t is to say1 he :o suff]s s9 to reign ov] him1 do? n "k ,god2 = if he knew ,god1 he w\ld h j ideas ( ,god1 he w\ld love him2 &1 if he lov$ him1 he w\ld imitate him4 ,b 9 heav5 we %all see1 & "k him1 we %all n s91 we %all imitate him1 we %all be l him1 = we %all see him z he is4 ,la/ly1 ! f\r? communication ( ! ,deity ) beatifi$ s\ls is a communication ( felicity4 ,9 an economy ( ord]1 to be holy & to be happy are two ?+s v closely connect$4 ,n[ we are 9 an economy ( disord]4 ,accord+ly1 virtue & felicity d n always keep company toge!r1 & x sometimes happ5s1 t = hav+ hope 9 ,*ri/ we are1 = a :ile1 ( all m5 mo/ mis]able1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #ai4 ,b ?is economy ( disord] mu/ be aboli%$4 ,ord] mu/ be e/abli%$4 ,/4 ,pet]1 speak+ ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 says1 ,! heav5s mu/ receive him until ! times ( ! re/itution ( all ?+s1 ,acts iii4 #ba4 ,:5 all ?+s %all be re/or$1 virtue & happ9ess w be closely unit$1 &1 consequ5tly1 by p>ticipat+ ! hol9ess ( ,god we %all p>ticipate 8 happ9ess4 ,,sayr94 ,que/4 ,,xci41 ,,xcii4 ,,que/4 ,,xci4 ,:at is ! duty t ,god require? ( man8 ,,answ4 ,! duty :i* ,god require? ( man1 is1 ob$i5ce to 8 reveal$ w4 ,,que/4 ,,xcii4 ,:at did ,god at fir/ reveal unto man z ! rule ( 8 ob$i5ce8 ,,answ4 ,! rule ( ob$i5ce reveal$ to ,adam 9 ! e/ate ( innoc5cy1 & to all mank9d 9 him1 beside a special comm&1 n to eat ( ! fruit ( ! tree ( ! k ( good & evil1 01 ! moral law4 ,hav+1 9 ! =m] "p ( ! ,cate*ism1 be5 l$ to consid] :at we are to believe conc]n+ ,god1 & ^? works ( nature & grace1 :]e9 he has display$ 8 glory to man1 :e!r consid]$ z creat$ aft] 8 image1 or hav+ lo/ x by s91 & aft]w>ds r$eem$1 & made p>tak] ( ^? bless+s t are consequ5t !reupon2 we are n[ to consid] him z "u an indisp5sable obligation to yield ob$i5ce to ,god4 ,!y :o h receiv$ mo/ grace f him1 are laid "u ! /ronge/ ties & engagem5ts h]eunto2 accord+ly we may obs]ve1 ,i4 ,t1 ob$i5ce is due f man to ,god4 ,?is results f ! relation we /& 9 to him z creatures2#aif :o ought to say ) ! ,psalmi/1 ,o come let u wor%ip & b[ d[n1 let u kneel be=e ! ,"l our ,mak]1 ,psal4 xcv4 #f4 & p>ticul>ly :5 consid]$ z intellig5t creatures1 hav+ excell5cies sup]ior to all o!rs 9 ?is l[] _w1 :]eby we are r5d]$ capable1 n only ( subs]v+ ! ends ( 8 provid5ce1 b p]=m+ ob$i5ce1 z subjects ( moral gov]nm5t3 ,b if we are r$eem$1 ju/ifi$1 & sanctifi$1 & made p>tak]s ( all ! bless+s t accompany salvation2 ?is obligation to duty1 is great] ?an t ( all o!rs1 z ! apo/le says1 ,ye are b\ght ) a price2 !re=e glorify ,god 9 y\r body1 & 9 y\r _s1 :i* are ,god's1 #a ,cor4 vi4 #b4 ,& ?is may be consid]$1 n only z our duty1 b our highe/ wisdom2 z x is said1 ,! fe> ( ! ,"l1 t is wisdom1 & to dep>t f evil1 is und]/&+1 ,job xxviii4 #bh4 h]eby1 9 "s measure1 we answ] ! end = :i* we came into ! _w4 ,& x is our int]e/1 inasmu* z x is conducive to1 & insep>ably connect$ ) our pres5t & future bless$ness3 ,nev]!less we are to be v s5sible t ?is is out ( our own p[]1 z our ,savi\r says1 ,)\t me ye c d no?+1 ,john xv4 #e4 ,!re=e we %\ld ex]cise a con/ant dep5d5ce on him1 :o works 9 8 p bo? to w & to d1 ( 8 own good pleasure4 ,we might "h consid] ! nature & prop]ties ( t duty & ob$i5ce :i* we owe to ,god4 #a4 ,if x be su* z we hope ,god w accept or approve (1 x mu/ proce$ f a r5ew$ nature1 & z a consequ5ce !re(1 f a pr9ciple ( love to ,god1 z a reconcil$ ,fa!r2 n f a slavi% fe> & dread ( 8 wra?1 z a s9-rev5g+ ,judge4 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,!re is =giv5ess ) !e1 t ?\ maye/ be fe>$1 ,psal4 cxxx4 #d4 #b4 ,x ought to be )\t ! lea/ res]ve1 z conta9+ a ready compliance ) :atev] he comm&s2 & h]eby we ought to approve ourselves to him1 z our sov]eign ,"l & ,law-giv]1 & consid] t we are "u 8 all-see+ eye2 & accord+ly 8 glory is to be assign$ z ! highe/ end ( all we d4 #c4 ,x ought to be p]=m$ ) con/ancy2 & !re=e x do? n consi/ b>ely 9 a sudd5 fit ( devotion1 aris+ f ! dictates ( an awak5$ consci5ce1 or ! dread we h ( 8 wra?1 :5 "u "s di/ress+ provid5ce2 b x ought to be ! con/ant "w & bus9ess ( life4 ,&1 #d4 ,:5 we h done or suff]$ mo/ = ,god1 we are n only to consid] ourselves z unpr(itable s]vants1 ,luke xvii4 #aj4 z our ,savi\r expresses x2 b we mu/ lam5t our imp]fections1 & be deeply humbl$ = ! iniquities t att5d our holy ?+s2 inasmu* z !re is n a j man ^u e>? t do? good1 & s9ne? n1 ,eccles4 vii4 #bj4 ,,ii4 ,9 ord] to our yield+ ob$i5ce1 x is necess>y t ,god %\ld signify to u1 9 :at in/ances he w be obey$1 & ! mann] h[ x is to be p]=m$2 o!rwise x w\ld r be a fulfill+ our own w ?an 84 ,none b ^? :o are au?oriz$ h]eto1 & receive :at !y imp>t to u by div9e inspiration1 c1 )\t ! bolde/ presumption1 assume ?is pr]ogative to !mselves1 s z to prescribe to u a rule ( duty to ,god2 & !re=e x foll[s1 t ?is ob$i5ce mu/ be to 8 reveal$ w4 ,! secret purposes ( ,god are ! rule & measure ( 8 own act+s2 b 8 reveal$ w is ! rule ( our ob$i5ce4 ,secret ?+s belong unto ! ,"l our ,god2 b ^? ?+s :i* are reveal$1 belong unto u & to our *ildr51 ,deut4 xxix4 #bi4 ,,iii4 ,! w ( ,god1 z ?us made kn[n to u1 is call$ a ,law3 ,:i*1 t we may f>!r und]/&1 let u consid]1 t a law is ! decree or reveal$ w ( a sov]eign1 design$ to direct & gov]n ! actions ( 8 subjects1 & !reby to secure 8 own hon\r & _! welf>e4 ,& if ?is be appli$ to ! law ( ,god1 we mu/ consid] him z our ,"l & ,sov]eign1 ^: w is ! rule ( our actions2 & he be+ inf9itely wise & good1 is able & incl9$ to direct u 9 ^? ?+s t are conducive to 8 own hon\r & our safety & happ9ess2 & ?is he has be5 pleas$ to d1 & accord+ly has giv5 u a law z ! rule ( life4 ,! laws ( ,god are ei!r su* z take _! rise f 8 holy nature1 & accord+ly our obligation to yield ob$i5ce !reto1 proce$s n only or pr9cipally f ! comm& ( ,god1 b f _! be+ agreeable to 8 div9e p]fections1 :i* mu/ be assign$ z ! reason ( 8 prescrib+ !m z matt] ( duty4 ,^! are all r$ucible to :at we call1 9 g5]al1 ! law ( nature2 :i*1 because x is agreeable to ! dictates ( reason1 x is call$1 by way ( em95cy1 ,! moral law4 ,?us :5 we consid] ourselves z creatures1 we are l$ to confess t we are subject to ,god1 & !re=e b\nd to obey him2 & :5 we ?9k ( him z a ,god ( inf9ite p]fection1 ?is ob$i5ce mu/ be agreeable !reunto2 & because he is a ,_s1 x mu/ be p]=m$ 9 a spiritual mann]2 & z he is a holy ,god1 he is to be wor%ipp$ ) rev]5ce & holy fe>4 ,?us f> we are induc$ to yield ob$i5ce by ! law ( nature4 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 !re are _m laws relat+ to ! circum/ances or mann] 9 :i* ,god w be wor%ipp$1 :i* are f\nd$ 9 8 sov]eign w2 & ^! we call positive laws4 ,( ?is k9d 0 t law giv5 to our fir/ p>5ts1 n to eat ( ! tree ( k ( good & evil2 &1 d\btless1 !re 7 _m o!r laws giv5 to !m relat+ to _! conduct ( life1 & mode ( wor%ip1 ?\gh !y are n p>ticul>ly m5tion$ 9 t %ort hi/ory we h ( ! /ate ( man be=e ! fall4 ,z = ! moral law1 x is said1 9 "o ( ! answ]s we are expla9+1 to h be5 reveal$ to ,adam 9 8 /ate ( innoc5cy1 & to all mank9d 9 him4 ,its be+ reveal$ to man1 mu/ be suppos$ to be a less prop] way ( speak+2 inasmu* z t me?od ( discov]y is m especially applicable to positive laws2 & !re=e ,i w\ld r *use to express x z x is 9 a =ego+ answ]#aig1 by ,god's writ+ 8 laws 9 ! he>ts ( our fir/ p>5ts1 or impress+ ! comm&s ( ! moral law on _! nature2 s t by ! p[] ( reason+1 ) :i* !y 7 end[$1 !y might atta9 to ! k !re(4 ,s t man1 by ! light ( nature1 knew all ?+s conta9$ 9 ! moral law4 ,z to :at is f>!r said 9 ?is answ]1 t ! moral law 0 giv5 to man 9 innoc5cy2 t has be5 consid]$ else:]e4 ,& z all mank9d 7 repres5t$ by him1 s we are to und]/& ^? words1 t x 0 giv5 to all mank9d 9 him4 ,b ^! ?+s h be5 insi/$ on 9 ano!r place1 z also :at relates to 8 be+ prohibit$ f eat+ ! tree ( k ( good & evil1 ,i %all pass x ov]1 & proce$ to speak m p>ticul>ly conc]n+ ! moral law1 toge!r ) ! use !re( to all sorts ( m54 ,footnote #aif3 8,x may be ask$1 ,is !re no reason or nature ( ?+s8 ,yes2 z c]ta9ly z !re are ?+s4 ,b ! nature & reason ( ?+s1 consid]$ indep5d5tly ( ! div9e ,w1 or )\t x1 h no m obligation 9 !m1 ?an a div9e wor%ip consid]$ indep5d5tly (1 & )\t any reg>d to ! exi/5ce ( ,god4 ,= ! ,w ( ,god is z absolutely necess>y to f\nd all moral obligation ^u1 z ! exi/5ce ( ,god is necess>y to be ! f\ndation ( religi\s wor%ip4 ,& ! fitness ( moral obligations1 )\t ! ,w ( ,god1 is only l ! fitness ( a religi\s wor%ip )\t ! exi/5ce ( ,god4 ,& x is z j to say1 t he de/roys ! reason ( religion & piety1 :o f\nds x ^u ! nature & exi/5ce ( ,god1 z to say1 he saps ! f\ndation ( moral obligations1 :o f\nds !m ^u ! ,w ( ,god4 ,& z religion _c be ju/ly or solidly def5d$1 b by %ew+ its connexion )1 & dep5dance ^u1 ,god's exi/5ce2 s nei!r c moral obligations be ass]t$ ) /r5g? & reason1 b by %ew+ !m to be ! ,w ( ,god4 ,x may aga9 be ask$1 ,c ,god make t fit 9 its self1 :i* is 9 its self absolutely unfit to be done8 ,?is "q consi/s ( improp] t]ms4 ,= ,god's ,w no m makes actions to be fit 9 !mselves1 ?an x makes ?+s to exi/ 91 or ( !mselves4 ,no ?+s1 nor any actions1 h any absolute fitness1 & 9 !mselves4 ,a gift1 a bl[1 ! mak+ a w\nd1 or %$d+ ( blood1 consid]$ 9 !mselves1 h no absolute fitness1 b are fit or unfit accord+ to any v>iety ( incid5tal circum/ances4 ,:5 !re=e ,god1 by 8 ,w1 makes any ?+ fit to be done1 he does n make ! ?+ fit 9 its self1 :i* is j 9 ! same /ate consid]$ 9 its self1 z x 0 be=e2 b1 x becomes fit = ! p]son to d x1 because he c be happy1 or d t :i* is fit = him to d1 by do+ ! ,w ( ,god4 ,= in/ance1 ! b>e eat+ a fruit1 consid]$ 9 its self1 is nei!r fit nor unfit4 ,if a fruit be appo9t$ by ,god = our food & n\ri%m5t1 !n x is z fit to eat x1 z to pres]ve our lives4 ,if a fruit be poison\s1 !n x is z unfit to eat x1 z to commit self-murd]4 ,if eat+ ( a fruit be prohibit$ by an express ord] ( ,god1 !n x is z unfit to eat x1 z to eat our own damnation4 ,b 9 none ( ^! in/ances is ! eat+ or n eat+1 consid]$ 9 its self1 fit or unfit2 b has all its fitness1 or unfitness1 f su* circum/ances1 z are entirely ow+ to ! ,w ( ,god4 ,suppos+1 !re=e1 ,god to require a p]son to d some?+1 :i*1 accord+ to 8 pres5t circum/ances1 )\t t comm&1 he ought n to d1 ,god does n make t :i* is absolutely unfit 9 itself1 fit to be done2 b only adds new circum/ances to an action1 t is nei!r fit nor unfit1 moral nor immoral 9 itself1 b because ( its circum/ances4 ,to in/ance1 9 ! case ( ,abraham requir$ to sacrifice 8 son4 ,! kill+ ( a man is nei!r good nor bad1 consid]$ absolutely 9 its self4 ,x 0 unlawful = ,abraham to kill 8 son1 because ( ! circum/ances he 0 9 ) reg>d to 8 son4 ,b :5 ! div9e ,comm& 0 giv51 ,abraham 0 9 a new /ate2 ! action _h new circum/ances2 & !n x 0 z lawful = ,abraham to kill 8 son1 z x 0 lawful = ,god to require any man's life1 ei!r by sickness1 or any o!r means he %\ld please to appo9t4 ,& x _h be5 z unlawful = ,abraham to h disobey$ ,god 9 ?is extraord9>y comm&1 z to h curs$ ,god at any ord9>y calamity ( provid5ce4-- ,aga91 x is object$1 ,if !re be no?+ "r or wrong1 good or bad1 antec$5tly & indep5d5tly ( ! ,w ( ,god1 !re c be no reason1 :y ,god %\ld w1 or comm& "o ?+1 r ?an ano!r4 ,x is answ]$1 fir/1 ,t all goodness1 & all possible p]fection1 is z et]nal z ,god1 & z ess5tial to him z 8 exi/5ce4 ,& to say1 t !y are ei!r antec$5t or consequ5t1 dep5d5t or indep5d5t ( 8 ,w1 w\ld be equally absurd4 ,to ask1 !re=e1 :e!r !re be n some?+ "r & wrong1 antec$5t to ! ,w ( ,god1 to r5d] 8 ,w capable ( be+ "r1 is z absurd1 z to ask = "s antec$5t cause ( 8 exi/5ce1 t he may be prov$ to exi/ necess>ily4 ,& to ask1 h[ ,god c be good1 if !re be n some?+ good indep5d5tly ( him1 is ask+ h[ he c be inf9ite1 if !re be n some?+ inf9ite indep5d5tly ( him4 ,&1 to seek = any o!r s\rce or reason ( ! div9e ,goodness1 besides ! div9e ,nature1 is l seek+ = "s ext]nal cause1 & help ( ! div9e omnipot5ce4 ,! goodness & wisdom1 !re=e1 by :i* ,god is wise & good1 & to :i* all 8 works ( wisdom & goodness are ow+1 are nei!r antec$5t1 nor consequ5t to 8 ,w4--0 ,,human ,,reason4 ,footnote #aig3 ,see ,que/4 xvii4 ,que/4 ,,xciii41 ,,xciv41 ,,xcv41 ,,xcvi41 ,,xcvii4 ,,que/4 ,,xciii4 ,:at is ! moral law8 ,,answ4 ,! moral law is ! decl>ation ( ! w ( ,god to mank9d1 direct+ & b9d+ e "o to p]sonal1 p]fect1 & p]petual con=mity & ob$i5ce !reunto1 9 ! frame & disposition ( ! :ole man1 s\l & body1 & 9 p]=mance ( all ^? duties ( hol9ess & righte\sness :i* he owe? to ,god & man2 promis+ life ^u ! fulfill+1 & ?reat5+ dea? ^u ! brea* ( x4 ,,que/4 ,,xciv4 ,is !re any use ( ! moral law to man1 s9ce ! fall8 ,,answ4 ,al?\gh no man1 s9ce ! fall1 c atta9 to righte\sness & life by ! moral law2 yet !re is great use !re(1 z well common to all m51 z peculi>1 ei!r to ! unreg5]ate1 or ! reg5]ate4 ,,que/4 ,,xcv4 ,( :at use is ! moral law to all m58 ,,answ4 ,! moral law is ( use to all m51 to in=m !m ( ! holy nature & w ( ,god1 & ( _! duty1 b9d+ !m to walk accord+ly2 to conv9ce !m ( _! disability to keep x1 & ( ! s9ful pollution ( _! nature1 he>ts1 & lives2 to humble !m 9 a s5se ( _! s9 & mis]y1 & !reby help !m to a cle>] sight ( ! ne$ !y h ( ,*ri/1 & ( ! p]fection ( 8 ob$i5ce4 ,,que/4 ,,xcvi4 ,:at p>ticul> use is !re ( ! moral law to unreg5]ate m58 ,,answ4 ,! moral law is ( use to unreg5]ate m51 to awak5 _! consci5ces to fly f wra? to come1 & to drive !m to ,*ri/2 or1 ^u _! cont9uance 9 ! e/ate & way ( s91 to leave !m inexcusable1 & "u ! curse !re(4 ,,que/4 ,,xcvii4 ,:at special use is !re ( ! moral law to ! reg5]ate8 ,,answ4 ,al?\gh !y t are reg5]ate1 & believe 9 ,*ri/1 be deliv]$ f ! moral law z a cov5ant ( works1 s z !reby !y are nei!r ju/ifi$1 nor condemn$2 yet beside ! g5]al uses !re( common to !m ) all m51 x is ( special use to %ew !m h[ mu* !y are b\nd to ,*ri/ = 8 fulfill+ x1 & endur+ ! curse !re( 9 _! /ead1 & = _! good2 & !reby to provoke !m to m ?ankfulness1 & to express ! same 9 _! great] c>e1 to con=m !mselves !reunto1 z ! rule ( _! ob$i5ce4 ,9 ^! answ]s we h1 ,i4 ,a description ( ! moral law1 9 :i* we may obs]ve1 #a4 ,t x is a decl>ation ( ! w ( ,god to mank9d1 t s we may n be de/itute ( a rule to guide & regulate our behavi\r1 bo? t[>ds ,god & man4 ,?is is ! fir/ idea conta9$ 9 a law2 & !re is ano!r1 :i* respects ! obligation :i* we are laid "u h]eby1 aris+ f our be+ creatures1 & consequ5tly subject to ,god1 :o1 z ! supreme gov]nor1 has an und\bt$ "r to dem& ob$i5ce f u to e ?+ t he prescribes & reveals to u1 z a rule = our direction !re94 ,moreov]1 t :i* ,god requires ( u 9 ?is law1 is1 p]sonal1 p]fect1 & p]petual con=mity & ob$i5ce !reunto4 7#a47 ,x mu/ be p]sonal1 z d5ot+ t x is n to be p]=m$ by proxy2 s t :atev] s]vices we may expect f m51 we mu/ n conclude t !y c p]=m ob$i5ce = u to ,god1 & !reby fulfil ! obligation we are p]sonally laid "u4 ,yea1 we may proce$ f>!r1 & ass]t1 t :at ,*ri/ has p]=m$ = u1 does n exempt u f an obligation to yield p]fect ob$i5ce2 ?\gh x is n to be p]=m$ by u ) ! same view ) :i* he p]=m$ x1 z w be f>!r consid]$ "u a foll[+ head1 :]e we %all %ew1 t ?\gh x is n to be obey$ by u z a cov5ant ( works2 nev]!less we are oblig$ to obey x z a rule ( life4 7#b47 ,our ob$i5ce to ! law ( ,god mu/ be p]fect4 ,! same obligation t man 0 "u at fir/1 to yield p]fect ob$i5ce1 rema9s /ill 9 =ce1 ?\gh we are n able to p]=m x4 ,! insolv5cy ( man by ! fall1 did n cancel or disannul ?is debt#aih4 ,& h[ mu* soev] ,god may own & approve ( ! s9c]ity ( 8 p1 :i* is all ! p]fection :i* fall5 man c arrive to 9 ?is _w2 yet we mu/ n suppose1 t h]eby we fulfil ! obligation :i* ,god1 z a law-giv]1 has laid u "u4 ,?is ,i ! r take notice (1 t !re may n be ! lea/ gr\nd to suppose t we make void ! law1 b r e/abli% x1 & !reby ass]t ! "r :i* ,god has to t p]fection ( ob$i5ce1 :i* is due f u1 ?\gh unable to p]=m x4 7#c47 ,x mu/ be p]petual1 )\t backslid+ f ,god1 or ! lea/ remissness 9 our duty to him2 & !re=e !re is no abatem5t or disp5sation all[$ (1 t may give c\nt5ance to ! lea/ defect ( ?is ob$i5ce4 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,i w nev] =get ?y precepts1 ,psal4 cxix4 #ic4 &1 ,e day w ,i bless !e1 & ,i w praise ?y "n = ev] & ev]1 ,psal4 cxlv4 #b4 ,moreov]1 we may obs]ve1 t ?is ob$i5ce is to be p]=m$ ) ! :ole man1 & 9 p>ticul>1 by ! s\l1 ) ! utmo/ int5s5ess1 9 all ! p[]s & faculties !re(4 ,accord+ly our und]/&+s are to be rightly in/ruct$1 z to :at respects ! matt] & mann] ( p]=m+ x2 our wills to be entirely subject$ to ! w ( ,god1 & our affections engag$ !re91 z be+ sanctifi$ & excit$ by ! ,_s1 to ! end1 t duty may be p]=m$ ) delight1 aris+ f ! love :i* we be> to him1 ^: s]vants we are4 ,x is also to be p]=m$ ) our bodies4 ,! =m]1 includes 9 x t ob$i5ce m especially :i* is int]nal2 ?is1 t :i* is ext]nal4 ,?is is :at is /yl$ a l[] sort ( ob$i5ce2 & if we re/ "h1 x is s f> f be+ acceptable1 z ! apo/le says1 t ,bodily ex]cise pr(ite? little1 #a ,tim4 iv4 #h4 ,nev]!less1 z ! body is an in/rum5t ( ! s\l 9 act+1 t s]vice :i* is p]=m$ !re91 is absolutely necess>y2 & !re=e all religi\s wor%ip is to be engag$ 9 ) a becom+ rev]5ce t is ext]nal1 z well z t :i* is int]nal2 )\t :i* ! s\l _c be said to engage 9 any religi\s duties1 9 a becom+ mann]4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 t ?is ob$i5ce includes 9 x hol9ess & righte\sness4 ,! =m] ( ^! respects m especially our duty to ,god1 :i*1 be+ a bran* ( religi\s wor%ip1 ought to be p]=m$ ) a rev]5tial fe> ( 8 div9e ,maje/y1 & t due reg>d to 8 inf9ite purity1 & entire d$ication & consecration ( ourselves to him1 z becomes ^? :o are sanctifi$ by 8 ,_s1 & enabl$ to ex]cise all ^? graces :]eby we may approve ourselves 8 fai?ful s]vants & subjects4 ,! latt] m especially respects ^? duties :i* we owe to m51 9 ! v>i\s relations we /& 9 to !m1 :i* is incumb5t on u z :at is enjo9$ by ,god4 #b4 ,! moral law is f>!r consid]$ z hav+ a promise ( life annex$ to x1 & a ?reatn+ ( dea? ^u ! brea* !re(4 ,?is is :at is g5]ally call$ ! sanction annex$ to ! law4 ,a law )\t a sanction w\ld n be mu* reg>d$1 especially by ^? :o h n a due s5se ( _! obligation to ob$i5ce4 ,p]sons are v mu* dispos$ to enquire1 :5 a comm& is giv51 :at ! consequ5ces ( _! obey+ or disreg>d+ x w be8 & ?is be+ made kn[n be=e h&1 is a /rong motive to ob$i5ce4 ,if ,god is pleas$1 out ( 8 abundant grace1 to enc\rage 8 p1 by giv+ !m to expect "s bless+s t he w be/[ on ^? t obey him1 x is1 9 "s respect1 necess>y t ?is %\ld be kn[n4 ,b especially s9ce puni%m5t1 9 proportion to ! nature ( ! crime1 w be ! consequ5ce ( disob$i5ce1 x is becom+ ! div9e p]fections to let x be kn[n1 t ! wages ( s9 is dea?4 ,& ?is 0 n only annex$ to ! moral law1 b equally impress$ on ! nature ( man1 :o c\ld n b "k1 t rebellion aga9/ ,god w\ld be puni%$ ) a sep>ation f him1 & t all ^? mis]ies w\ld att5d x1 9 proportion to ! respective aggravation !re(1 t x des]ves4 ,,ii4 ,we h an acc\nt ( ! use ( ! moral law s9ce ! fall2 & t ei!r ) respect to mank9d 9 g5]al1 or ! unreg5]ate & reg5]ate4 ,& "h x is obs]v$1 t no man s9ce ! fall1 c atta9 righte\sness & life by x2 !re=e x is n to be us$ ) t view4 ,f :5ce we may inf]1 t ?is might h be5 atta9$ by man be=e ! fall1 accord+ to ! t5or ( ! cov5ant :i* he 0 "u1 ! sum & sub/ance :]e( 0 t ! man t do? ^! ?+s %all live by !m1 ,rom4 x4 #e4 z ! apo/le says4 ,et]nal life 0 promis$ to man 9 innoc5cy2 & he 0 !n able to yield s9less ob$i5ce1 :i* 0 ! condition !re(4 ,b x is impossible = fall5 man ?us to obey2 = h[ p]fect soev] 8 ob$i5ce may be = ! future1 x is suppos$1 f ! nature ( ! ?+1 t x _c be s9less1 aft] s9 has be5 committ$2 & x w\ld be a reflection on ! ju/ice & hol9ess ( ,god1 = u to conclude t he w accept ( imp]fect ob$i5ce1 in/ead ( p]fect4 ,!re=e x foll[s1 t a "r to life is n to be expect$ f our imp]fect ob$i5ce to ! law1 z ! apo/le says1 ,by ! de$s ( ! law !re %all no fle% be ju/ifi$1 *ap4 iii4 #bj4 9 ,god's sight2 9 ?is respect our own righte\sness is repres5t$ n only z faulty & defective1 b z altoge!r insuffici5t to procure an int]e/ 9 ! div9e fav\r1 or to exempt u f ! puni%m5t :i* is due to u = s94 ,x is "o ?+ to say1 t et]nal life is connect$ ) ob$i5ce1 s t no "o c h ! lea/ gr\nd to expect x )\t x2 & ano!r ?+ to say1 t x is f\nd$ ^u x1 or1 t x gives u a "r & title to x4 ,nev]!less1 we are n to conclude t ! law is ( no use2 =1 #a4 ,x is ( use to all m51 9 sev]al respects3 7#a47 ,x in=ms u ( ! holy nature & w ( ,god1 & ( our duty to him4 ,?is is ! fir/ idea we h ( a law#aii1 :i* signifies m especially a doctr9e2 &1 z ! subject-matt] !re(1 respects our be+ taught :at we are oblig$ to1 z comm&$ by a law-giv]1 x signifies a law4 ,! div9e p]fections are em95tly in/amp$ on x 9 v legible *>act]s2 8 sov]eignty1 z hav+ a "r to dem& ob$i5ce2 8 hol9ess 9 ! matt] !re(1 & 9 ! obligation we are h]e9 laid "u to be holy 9 all conv]sation2 because x is writt51 be ye holy1 = ,i am holy1 #a ,pet4 i4 #ae1 #af4 & !re=e ?is p]fection is set =? 9 ^? ?reatn+s t are annex$ to x1 :]eby ! wra? ( ,god is reveal$ aga9/ all ungodl9ess & unrighte\sness ( m51 ,rom4 i4 #ah4 ,z x is design$ to discov] our secret faults1 t we may be humbl$ = !m1 & h]eby a multitude ( s9s may be prev5t$1 s x n only sets =? ! hol9ess1 b ! goodness ( ,god2 & inde$ !re is no?+ enjo9$ !re9 z our duty1 b :at includes 9 x "s advantage4 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ describes x z m to be desir$ ?an gold1 yea1 ?an mu* f9e gold2 sweet] also ?an honey & ! honey comb2 & adds1 t 9 keep+ !re(1 !re is great rew>d1 ,psal4 xix4 #aj1 #aa4 7#b47 ,! moral law is ( use to all m51 z x b9ds !m to p]=m t :i* is !re9 enjo9$ z matt] ( duty1 :i* is ano!r idea conta9$ 9 a law1 viz4 z x is t :i* b9ds ! consci5ces ( m51 t s we may n va9ly & presumptu\sly conclude1 to our own de/ruction1 t we may live z we li/1 or say1 :o is ,"l ov] u8 ,x is a great in/ance ( ! c>e & goodness ( ,god1 t he has tak5 ?is me?od to prev5t t ru9 :i* w\ld arise f our )draw+ ! allegiance :i* we owe to him1 & lay u "u ! /ricte/ engagem5t to seek aft] t bless$ness :i* is connect$ ) ob$i5ce to him4 7#c47 ,we are h]eby conv9c$ ( our inability to keep ! law1 & ( ! s9ful pollution ( our nature1 he>ts1 & lives1 z an exp$i5t to humble u "u ! s5se ( s9 & mis]y4 ,! law be+ spiritual1 we are !reby conv9c$ t we are c>nal1 & sold "u s91 z ! apo/le expresses x1 ,rom4 vii4 #ad4 ,& he also says1 ,i _h n kn[n s91 b by ! law1 v]4 #g4 ,:5 we consid] ourselves z be+ oblig$ to yield p]fect ob$i5ce1 & comp>e our he>ts & lives !re)1 we %all see no?+ b hol9ess & purity on ! "o h&1 & a wret*$ mass ( corruption & impurity on ! o!r4 ,god dem&s p]fect ob$i5ce2 & we are unable1 ( ourselves1 to p]=m any ob$i5ce4 ,& our be/ duties be+ att5d$ ) _m imp]fections1 we are h]eby l$ to be humbl$ "u a s5se ( s91 :atev] ?\ghts we1 be=e ?is1 _h ( ourselves4 ,:5 ! law ent]s1 s9 w ab\nd1 *ap4 v4 #bj4 & if we 7 appreh5sive t we 7 alive1 z ! apo/le expresse? x1 )\t ! law2 :5 ! comm&m5t comes1 s9 w revive & we die1 *ap4 vii4 #i4 & see ourselves expos$ to ! mis]ies ?reat5$ to ^? t violate x4 7#d47 ,f h5ce arises a cle> sight ( ! ne$ t p]sons h ( ,*ri/1 & ( ! p]fection ( 8 ob$i5ce4 ,:5 we f9d ourselves condemn$ by ! law1 & t righte\sness is n to be atta9$ by our own ob$i5ce to x1 !n we are l$ to see our ne$ ( seek+ x else:]e2 & :5 ! gospel gives u a discov]y ( ,*ri/1 z orda9$ by ,god1 to procure = u righte\sness1 or a "r to et]nal life by 8 ob$i5ce1 ?is w %ew u ! ne$ we h ( fai? 9 him1 :]eby we d]ive f him t :i* c\ld n be atta9$ by our own con=mity to ! law4 #b4 ,! moral law is ( use 9 p>ticul> to ! unreg5]ate4 ,we h consid]$1 "u ! =m] head1 t x is ( use to all m5 7among :om ! unreg5]ate are includ$7 z x gives !m a discov]y ( ! pollution & guilt ( s92 & n[ we are l$ to enquire into ! consequ5ce h]e(4 ,s9 may be *>g$ on ! consci5ce1 & ! guilt !re( make x v uneasy1 s t a p]son may appreh5d himself "u ! condemn+ s5t5ce ( ! law1 & yet receive no sav+ advantage h]eby2 he may h a sight ( s91 & n be truly humbl$ = x or turn$ f x4 ,9 "s1 corruption is h]eby excit$1 & ! s\l gr[s worse ?an x 0 be=e2 ?us ! apo/le says1 s9 tak+ occasion by ! comm&m5t1 wr\ght 9 me all mann] ( concupisc5ce1 v]4 #h4 ,o!rs1 :5 fill$ ) a dread ( ! wra? ( ,god1 are incl9$ to /ret* out _! h& aga9/ him1 & /r5g!n !mselves aga9/ ! ,almighty2 resolv+1 "s way or o!r1 to dis5tangle !mselves1 ?\gh !y r5d] _! condition mu* worse !reby4 ,^! are comp>$ to a wild bull 9 a net1 full ( ! fury ( ! ,"l1 ,isa4 li4 #bj4 or1 z our ,savi\r says conc]n+ ,paul1 be=e 8 conv]sion1 !y kick aga9/ ! pricks1 ,acts ix4 #e4 ,e /ep !y take to free !mselves f ! horrible pit & miry clay1 into :i* !y are ca/1 s9ks !m deep] into x4 ,o!rs are conv9c$ ( s9 by ! law1 &1 at ! same "t1 despair ( obta9+ m]cy2 !y compla9 ) ,ca91 ,my puni%m5t is great] ?an ,i c be>1 ,g54 iv4 #ac4 or1 z x is 9 ! m>g91 ,m9e iniquity is great] ?an t x may be =giv54 ,^! see !mselves lo/1 or condemn$ by ! law1 b h no sight ( ,*ri/ z com+ into ! _w to save s9n]s1 or1 at lea/1 ! *ief ( !m4 ,! w\nd is op5$1 b !re are no heal+ m$ic9es appli$4 ,b !re are o!rs ^: condition is no less dang]\s1 9 :om ! w\nd is heal$ slightly1 :o say1 ,peace1 peace1 :5 !re is no peace1 ,j]4 vi4 #ad4 ,!y are inde$1 conv9c$ ( s91 & ?is is att5d$ sometimes ) an ext]nal humiliation1 aris+ f ! dread ( ,god's judgm5ts4 ,?is effect x _h 9 ,ph>aoh1 ,exod4 x4 #af1 #ag4 & ,ahab1 #a ,k+s xxi4 #bg-bi4 & !y are will+ to "p ) "s p>ticul> s9s1 :ile !y indulge o!rs1 t by ?is p>tial re=mation !y may free !mselves f ! condemn+ s5t5ce ( ! law2 b all ?is is to no purpose1 s9 ga9s /r5g? h]eby1 & ! guilt !re( is /ill increas$4 ,?is is a wrong me?od tak5 to flee f ! wra? to come2 & !re=e1 :5 ^! convictions ( s9 h a good issue1 9 fly+ f x1 !y h rec\rse to ,*ri/4 ,?is is call$ a be+ driv5 to ,*ri/2 by :i* we are to und]/& t !y see !mselves "u an unavoidable necessity ( go+ to him1 z n be+ able to f9d peace or solid re/ else:]e4 ,b s9ce ?is effect is1 9 a peculi> mann]1 ascrib$ to ! gospel1 ! law be+ only ! remote means h]e(1 ,i w\ld r express x by _! be+ drawn to him1 or enc\rag$ by ! grace conta9$ !re91 to close ) him by fai?2 & !n ! "w is r5d]$ effectual1 & convictions end 9 a sav+ conv]sion4 ,b if x be o!rwise1 or !y apply !mselves to indirect means1 to ease !mselves ( ! burd5 t lies on !m1 !y are f>!r describ$ z left inexcusable1 & /ill rema9+ "u ! curse & condemn+ s5t5ce ( ! law4 #c4 ,! moral law is ( use to ! reg5]ate4 ,9 consid]+ :i* x may be obs]v$2 t !re is some?+ suppos$ 9 ! answ]1 :i* treats on ?is subject1 namely1 t !y :o believe 9 ,*ri/ are deliv]$ f x z a cov5ant ( works2 :i* is ! only s5se 9 :i* we are to und]/& ^? scriptures1 :i* speak ( believ]s z n be+ "u ! law1 ,rom4 vi4 #ad4 & be+ dead to ! law1 *ap4 vii4 #d4 z be+ r$eem$ f ! curse !re(1 ,gal4 iii4 #ac4 ,! moral law is to be consid]$ 9 two respects1 z a rule ( life1 & s no "o is deliv]$ f x2 or else1 z a cov5ant ( works1 9 ! same s5se 9 :i* x 0 giv5 to man 9 innoc5cy1 ! condition ( :i* 0 8 p]=m+ p]fect ob$i5ce1 9 default :]e( he 0 liable to a s5t5ce ( dea?4 ,9 ?is latt] respect a believ] is deliv]$ f x4 ,?is is ! great privilege t su* are made p>tak]s ( 9 ! gospel2 :i* sets =? ,*ri/ z our ,surety1 p]=m+ p]fect ob$i5ce = u1 & endur+ ! curse we 7 liable to2 s t ?\gh x 0 a cov5ant ( works to him1 x ceases to be s to !m :o are int]e/$ 9 him2 & accord+ly x is f>!r add$1 t !y are h]eby nei!r ju/ifi$ nor condemn$4 ,n ju/ifi$2 ?us ! apo/le says1 ,by ! de$s ( ! law %all no fle% be ju/ifi$1 ,rom4 iii4 #bj4 ,?is is !re=e only to be expect$ f him :o is ! ,"l our righte\sness1 ,j]4 xxiii4 #f4 9 :om all ! se$ ( ,israel %all be ju/ifi$1 & glory1 ,isa4 xlv4 #be4 ,nor are !y condemn$ by ! law2 = t is inconsi/5t ) a ju/ifi$ /ate2 z ! apo/le says1 ,!re is no condemnation to !m :i* are 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ,rom4 viii4 #a4 ,h[ev]1 we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 a believ]'s actions be+ condemn$ by ! law1 or 8 be+ reprov$ !reby1 & laid "u conviction1 = s9s daily committ$2 & 8 be+ 9 a condemn$ /ate1 accord+ to ! s5t5ce !re(4 ,we are f> f d5y+ t a believ] is "u an obligation to condemn or abhor himself1 t is1 to confess t he des]ves to be condemn$1 by ,god1 = ! s9s t he commits1 :i*1 if he %\ld m>k1 or puni% him accord+ to ! dem]it (1 he c\ld n /&4 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ?\gh speak+ ( himself z a believ]1 & consequ5tly 9 a ju/ifi$ /ate1 ,ent] n into judgm5t ) ?y s]vant2 = 9 ?y sight %all no man liv+ be ju/ifi$1 ,psal4 cxliii4 #b4 ,?is a believ] may say1 & yet n conclude himself to be 9 a /ate ( condemnation2 inasmu* z he sees himself1 by fai?1 to h gr\nd to det]m9e t he is deliv]$ f1 & s n condemn$ by ! law1 z a cov5ant ( works4 ,moreov]1 x is obs]v$1 on ! o!r h&1 9 ! answ] "u our pres5t consid]ation1 t ! moral law is ( use to a believ]1 9 ^? respects 9 :i* x is ( use to all m52 & !re=e he is laid "u ! /ricte/ obligation to p]=m all ! duties :i* we owe to ,god & man1 & to be humbl$ = ^? defects :i* he has reason to *>ge himself )1 :i* call = ! daily ex]cise ( rep5tance t[>ds ,god1 & fai? t[>ds our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,b z to ! special use ( ! moral law to ^? :o are reg5]ate1 z di/+ui%$ f all o!rs1 x is said to %ew !m h[ mu* !y are b\nd to ,*ri/ = 8 fulfill+ x1 & endur+ ! curse !re( 9 _! /ead1 & = _! good4 ,?us ,*ri/ is said to be ! end ( ! law = righte\sness1 ,rom4 x4 #d4 t is1 he has answ]$ ! end & dem& ( ! law1 by p]=m+ t ob$i5ce :i* x requires1 & !reby procur+ a ju/ify+ righte\sness1 :i* is appli$ to e "o t believes4 ,?is lays !m "u a sup]add$ obligation to ob$i5ce1 peculi> to !m z believ]s2 s t !y are n only engag$ to ! practice ( univ]sal hol9ess1 f ! consid]ation ( ! sov]eignty ( ,god comm&+ 9 common ) all o!rs1 b f ! love ( ,*ri/1 :i* does z x 7 con/ra9 !m h]eunto1 #b ,cor4 v4 #ad4 ,& h]eby !y are said to be provok$ to m ?ankfulness1 z !y h great] inducem5ts h]eunto ?an any o!rs2 & ?is gratitude _c be bett] express$ ?an by ! utmo/ c>e to approve !mselves to him 9 all ?+s4 ,!re=e ! grace ( ,god is s f> f lead+ to lic5ti\sness1 t all :o h exp]i5c$ x1 are h]eby put ^u ! ex]cise ( t ob$i5ce :i* !y owe to ,god z _! rightful ,"l & ,sov]eign1 & to ,*ri/ z _! graci\s ,r$eem]1 :om !y love entirely2 & !re=e keep 8 comm&m5ts4 ,i _c b "h take occasion to obs]ve1 n only ) dislike1 b a j indignation1 h[ "s1 "u a pret5ce ( religion1 sap ! v f\ndation ( x1 :ile !y frequ5tly make m5tion ( ! gospel1 & ! lib]ty :]e) ,*ri/ has made 8 p free1 & at ! same "t abuse x1 n only by practis+1 b plead+ = lic5ti\sness4 ,! ,epicureans 7 lib]t9es among ! ,hea!n1 & ! ,sadducees among ! ,jews2 b ^! 7 vile & pr(ligate out ( pr9ciple2 ei!r d5y+ ! be+ ( a ,god1 or dis[n+ 8 p]fections z well z future rew>ds & puni%m5ts2 & !re=e x is no wond] !y _h no reg>d to ! div9e law4 ,b ,i want words to express ! wick$ness ( ^? :o p]v]t ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 z ?\gh t exempt$ !m f ! obligation :i* all are "u to univ]sal ob$i5ce4 ,! apo/le _h to d ) "s su* 9 8 day2 & !re=e he repres5ts !m z say+1 ,is ! law s98 t is1 s9ce we are deliv]$ f ! condemn+ s5t5ce !re(1 may we n take enc\ragem5t f !nce to s98 or1 z he else:]e br+s !m 9 z say+1 ,%all we cont9ue 9 s91 t grace may ab\nd8 *ap4 vi4 #a4 ,to bo? :i* he replies1 ) ! greate/ dete/ation1 ,god =bid4 ,aft] ?is1 9 an e>ly age ( ! *ur*1 ! ,nicolaitans1 ,rev4 ii4 #f4 & ,gno/ics1 & among !m1 ! ,val5t9ians held ^! p]nici\s op9ions1 & enc\rag$ !mselves 9 ! practice ( ! greate/ immoralities#bjj4 ,& ,augu/9 speaks ( ! ,aetians & ,eunomians1 :o liv$ 9 8 "t1 :o pret5d$ t any "o :o p]si/$ 9 ! vile/ crimes1 w\ld receive no detrim5t !reby1 provid$ !y adh]$ to ! s5tim5ts :i* !y advanc$#bja4 ,& !re are _m1 9 lat] ages1 ^: s5tim5ts h be51 9 ?is respect1 subv]sive ( all religion2 & f _! d5y+ ! obligation we are "u1 to yield ob$i5ce to ! law ( ,god1 are ju/ly call$ ,ant9omians4 ,h[ev]1 t we may n appe> to be unju/ to ! *>act]s ( m51 let x be consid]$1 t we are n "h speak+ ( ! *>ge ( ,ant9omianism1 :i* "s1 :o def5d or oppose ! doctr9es ( grace1 br+ aga9/ ea* o!r2 z suppos+ t _! respective s5tim5ts lead to lic5ti\sness4 ,! ,papi/s & ,pelagians pret5d1 ?\gh unju/ly1 t ! doctr9e ( pr$e/9ation1 efficaci\s grace1 & ! f9al p]sev]ance ( ! sa9ts1 is liable to ?is *>ge2 :ile !y on ! o!r h&1 lay !mselves op5 to ! l *>ge1 by advanc+ doctr9es :i* h ! mo/ p]nici\s t5d5cy1 z subv]sive ( practical godl9ess1 9 v>i\s in/ances2 p>ticul>ly _! ass]t+1 t ,god 9 ! gospel-cov5ant1 disp5ses ) imp]fect ob$i5ce in/ead ( p]fect2 & ?is is no o!r ?an :at we are able to p]=m )\t ! aids ( div9e grace4 ,b ?is we pass ov]1 leav+ ea* p>ty to def5d _! s*eme f ?is imputation4 ,z to o!rs1 :o are m especially kn[n by ! "* ( ,ant9omians1 ^! are ( two sorts1 namely1 su* :o op5ly ma9ta9 t ! moral law is n a rule ( life 9 any s5se2 & t good works are n to be insi/$ on z hav+ any ref]5ce to salvation2 & !re=e1 if p]sons presume1 z !y1 accord+ to !m1 ought to d1 t ,*ri/ di$ = !m1 & !y 7 ju/ifi$ be=e !y _h a be+1 !y may live 9 ! practice ( ! greate/ immoralities1 or give c\nt5ance to !m t d s1 )\t ent]ta9+ ! lea/ d\bt ( _! salvation2 & t x is a prepo/]\s ?+ = ^? :o ?us presumptu\sly conclude !mselves to be ju/ifi$1 to confess !mselves guilty ( s92 s9ce t w\ld be to d5y t !y are 9 a ju/ifi$ /ate1 or 9 any s5se1 to pray = ! p>don !re(2 s9ce t w\ld argue t x is n =giv54 ,nei!r c !y1 ) any tol]able degree ( pati5ce1 ent]ta9 ! lea/ exhortations to practical godl9ess2 because !y pret5d1 t !y are exempt$ f ! obligation to p]=m any bran* !re(1 by _! n be+ "u ! law4 ,nay1 "s ( !m h be5 s impud5t1 & d>+ly wick$1 z to ass]t1 t if !y %\ld commit murd]1 adult]y1 or any o!r crimes ( ! l nature1 ev5 ?is w\ld be no b> 9 ! way ( _! salvation2 nor ! mo/ vile s9s t c be committ$1 d !m any hurt1 or 9 ! lea/ affect _! et]nal /ate4 ,i h1 inde$1 sometimes ?\ght t ?is repres5tation ( ,ant9omianism 0 no o!r ?an a consequ5ce1 d$uc$ f "s absurd doctr9es t h be5 ma9ta9$2 or t s mu* ( hell c\ld nev] put on ! mask or %ew ( religion 9 any degree2 & t ?is "* belong$ to none b ^? :o are op5 & pr(ess$ ,a!i/s4 ,b ?\gh my lot has n be5 ca/ among p]sons ( s vile a "*1 yet ,i h be5 in=m$1 by ^? ^: s\ls h be5 griev$ ) su* conv]sation1 t !re are "s 9 ! _w :o ?us set !mselves aga9/ ! law ( ,god4 ,!re are o!rs1 inde$1 :o are /yl$ ,ant9omians1 ^: conv]sation is blameless1 & are n !re=e to be rank$ ) ^! m51 or judg$ ,ant9omians 9 practice2 :o1 nev]!less1 d great diss]vice to ! tru?2 &1 x may be1 give occasion to "s to be lic5ti\s1 by advanc+ ungu>d$ expressions1 :i* w admit ( a d\ble con/ruction1 )\t condesc5d+ to expla9 "s bold positions1 :i* !y occasionally lay d[n4 ,?us :5 !y ma9ta9 et]nal ju/ification1 )\t consid]+ x z an imman5t act 9 ,god1 or z 8 secret det]m9ation1 n to impute s9 to ^? :o are giv5 to ,*ri/2 b ascribe t to x1 :i* is only to be appli$ to ju/ification1 z x is ! result ( ,god's reveal$ w1 9 :i* respect x is said to be by fai?3 & :5 !y enc\rage p]sons f h5ce1 to conclude t _! /ate is safe2 & to ma9ta9 t x is ! duty ( e "o to believe t he is ?us ju/ifi$2 ?is has c]ta9ly a t5d5cy to lead "s out ( ! way ( tru? & hol9ess1 :e!r !y design x or no4 ,& :5 o!rs speak dim9utively ( good works z ?\gh !y 7 9 no s5se necess>y to salvation1 because !y are n ! matt] ( our ju/ification4 ,?is may give occasion to "s to ?9k t !y may be sav$ )\t !m4 ,& :5 o!rs d5y ! law to be a rule ( life1 or ass]t t believ]s h no?+ to d ) x2 ?\gh1 x may be1 !y und]/& no?+ else by x1 b t x is n t rule1 accord+ to :i* ,god proce$s 9 ju/ify+1 or giv+ 8 p a "r to et]nal life2 or1 t a believ] is n "u ! law1 z a cov5ant ( works2 yet _m w\ld be ready to ?9k ! words _h a diff]5t mean+1 & s be l$ out ( ! way !reby1 h[ f> soev] ?is might be f _! int5tion4 ,& if a p]son seems /udi\sly to avoid confess+ ( s91 or pray+ = =giv5ess1 "s w\ld be ready to judge ( 8 s5tim5ts by 8 practice2 & c]ta9ly our d5y+ ?is to be a duty 9 any s5se1 is n only contr>y to scripture1 b inconsi/5t ) t humility & fai? :i* are ess5tial to practical godl9ess4 ,or :5 p]sons d5y t self-exam9ation is a duty2 & speak ( all m>ks & evid5ces ( grace1 ?\gh nev] s j & agreeable to ! scripture-acc\nt !re(1 z legal1 or a l[ way1 9 ord] to a p]son's com+ to ! k ( himself2 or suppose t !y are unnecess>y1 z be+ inconsi/5t ) ! ,_s's te/imony3 ,?is has a t5d5cy to lead to presumption1 :i* is a degree ( lic5ti\sness4 ,moreov]1 :5 !y ass]t t ,god is n angry ) 8 p = _! s9s1 nor1 9 any s5se1 puni%es !m = !m1 )\t di/+ui%+ betwe5 fa!rly *a/isem5ts1 & ! /roke ( v9dictive ju/ice1 or ! ext]nal & s5sible effects ( t hatr$ :i* ,god _c b ex]cise aga9/ s91 & 8 ca/+ !m out ( a ju/ifi$ /ate3 ,su* doctr9es z ^! lead "s p]sons to lic5ti\sness1 :atev] be ! secret mean+ ( ^? t advance !m4 ,we h an in/ance ( ?is1 z ! hi/orian obs]ves#bjb1 9 ,agricola1 :o 0 ,lu!r's t[ns-man1 & great admir]2 :o1 z x is probable1 did n ?or\ghly und]/& :at he ma9ta9$ conc]n+ ! subs]vi5cy ( ! law to ! gospel1 & its hav+ no place 9 ! ju/ification ( a s9n]2 or else1 f "s ungu>d$ expressions1 :i* he 0 sometimes apt to make use (2 ?is fri5d ( 8 took occasion to advance "s ,ant9omian t5ets1 viz4 t rep5tance ought n to be urg$ f ! consid]ation ( ! brea* ( ! law2 & t ! gospel ought to be prea*$ to s9n]s be=e !y are br\ght "u conviction by ! law2 & t h[ sc&al\s & debau*$ soev] p]sons be 9 _! lives1 yet1 if !y d b believe ! promises ( ! gospel1 !y %all be ju/ifi$4 ,9 ?is1 ,agricola 0 foll[$ by a p>ty ( m52 & accord+ly ,ant9omianism is said to h tak5 its rise1 9 ?is "p ( ! _w1 f t "t4 ,lu!r1 on ! o!r h&1 0 =c$ to take a great deal ( pa9s to rectify 8 mi/akes2 :i*1 ?\gh x t5d$ to 8 conviction1 yet x did n put a /op to ! spread ( 8 errors1 :i* he _h be=e propagat$4 ,z = ^? :o 7 *>g$ ) ,ant9omianism 9 ,engl&1 9 ! la/ c5tury1 su* z ,dr4 ,crisp1 ,eaton1 ,saltm>%1 ,t[n1 & o!rs1 :atev] _! design might be1 & h[ mu* soev] !y 7 remote f ! *>ge ( ,ant9omianism 9 practice2 ?\gh x be alleg$ 9 _! v9dication1 by "s1 t ! pr9cipal ?+ !y _h 9 view1 0 to be> _! te/imony aga9/ ! prevail+ doctr9e ( ,arm9ianism1 t 0 /udi\sly propagat$ by "s p]sons ( great "* & influ5ce 9 ! nation3 ,nev]!less1 we _c b conclude1 t !y _h done m s]vice to ! cause ( tru?1 _h !y be5 m cauti\s 9 expla9+ _! s5tim5ts1 & sav$ ^?1 :o _h fav\rable ?\ghts ( !m 9 o!r respects1 ! tr\ble ( produc+ "s expressions out ( _! writ+s1 to conv9ce ! _w t !y did n hold ^? dang]\s notions :i* 7 *>g$ ^u !m3 & x is too evid5t to be d5i$1 t _m h tak5 !m 9 ! wor/ s5se2 :o h f h5ce be5 ready to *>ge ! mo/ important doctr9es ( ! gospel1 z lead+ to lic5ti\sness1 & ?is has made "s m sp>+ 9 def5d+ ^? tru?s :i* ought to h be5 insi/$ on1 & expla9$1 ?\gh 9 o!r words m intelligible & unexceptionable4 ,footnote #aih3 ,x is a kn[n maxim 9 ! civil law1 ,cessante capacitate subditi non cessat obligatia4 ,footnote #aii3 ,?us ! ^w 1 is d]iv$ f 1 didicit1 or viam mon/ravit4 ,footnote #bjj3 ,vid4 ,cov4 ,hi/4 lit4 ,tom4 ,i4 ,page #cj4 ,footnote #bja3 ,vid4 ,aug4 de ,hres4 ,cap4 liv4 :]e speak+ ( ,eunomius1 he says1 ,f]tur etiam usque adeo fuisse bonis moribus inimicus1 ut assev]>et1 quod nihil cuique obesset1 quorumlibet p]petratio ac p]sev]antia peccatorum1 si hujus qu ab illo docebatur1 fidei p>ticeps esset4 ,footnote #bjb3 ,see ,sll$4 ,comm5t4 de ,/at4 ,relig4 ,repub4 ,lib4 xii4 ,que/4 ,,xcviii4 ,,que/4 ,,xcviii4 ,:]e is ! moral law summ>ily compreh5d$8 ,,answ4 ,! moral law is summ>ily compreh5d$ 9 ! ,t5 comm&m5ts1 :i* 7 deliv]$ by ! voice ( ,god ^u m\nt ,s9ai1 & writt5 by him 9 two tables ( /one1 & are record$ 9 ! tw5tie? *apt] ( ,exodus2 ! f\r fir/ ,comm&m5ts conta9+ our duty to ,god1 & ! o!r six our duty to man4 ,hav+ consid]$ ! moral law1 z writt5 on ! he>t ( man at fir/1 & ! k !re(1 9 "s degree atta9able by all :o ex]cise _! reason+ p[]s3 ,we are 9 ?is1 & "s foll[+ answ]s1 l$ to consid] t epitome1 or ab/ract !re(1 t 0 giv5 to ! ,israelites by ! voice ( ,god ^u m\nt ,s9ai1 :i* is conta9$ 9 ! ,t5 ,comm&m5ts4 ,b s9ce we are consid]+ ?is in/ance ( div9e condesc5sion to !m1 x may n be reckon$ altoge!r =eign to our pres5t design1 = u to give "s brief acc\nt ( ^? o!r laws :i* ,god gave1 toge!r ) ! moral law2 mo/ ( :i* 7 communicat$ f m\nt ,s9ai3 ,& !re=e we may obs]ve1 t toge!r ) ! moral law1 !re 7 sev]al =5sic or judicial laws giv5 by ,god = ! gov]nm5t ( ! p ( ,israel1 :i* m especially respect$ _! civil rights4 ,& !re 7 o!r laws :i* _h a m imm$iate subs]vi5cy to _! atta9+ ! k ( ^? ?+s :i* relat$ to ! way ( salvation by ! promis$ ,messiah1 :i* are m fully reveal$ 9 ! gospel3 ,& ?is is :at we call ! c]emonial law4 ,bo? ^! are to be consid]$ be=e we come to speak conc]n+ ! moral law1 z summ>ily compreh5d$ 9 ! ,t5 ,comm&m5ts4 ,i4 ,conc]n+ ! judicial law4 ,x _c be suppos$ t s great a p1 s mu* int]e/$ 9 ! c>e ( ,god1 to :om he condesc5d$ to be _! k+1 %\ld be )\t a body ( laws = _! gov]nm5t3 ,accord+ly !re 7 "s giv5 !m by him1 :i* 7 f\nd$ 91 & agreeable to ! law ( nature & nations2 :i* all well-gov]n$ /ates obs]ve unto ?is day1 viz4 t murd] %\ld be puni%$ ) dea?2 !ft ) re/itution1 or "s o!r puni%m5t t may be/ t5d to det] f x4 ,moreov]1 besides ^!1 !re 7 o!r judicial laws giv5 to ,israel1 :i* _h a m imm$iate t5d5cy to promote _! civil welf>e1 z a nation di/+ui%$ f all o!rs 9 ! _w2 :i* laws expir$ :5 _! civil policy 0 ext9ct4 ,& ^! 71 #a4 ,su* z t5d$ to prev5t ! ali5ation ( inh]itances f ! respective families to :i* !y 7 at fir/ giv54 ,accord+ly ,god comm&$1 t if a man di$ )\t *ildr51 8 bro!r %\ld m>ry 8 wid[ to raise up se$ to him1 to inh]it 8 e/ate & "n1 ,deut4 xxv4 #e1 #f4 ,matt1 xxii4 #bd4 #b4 ,if an ,israelite 0 wax5 poor1 & oblig$ to sell 8 l&1 = ! paym5t ( 8 debts2 ! pur*as] 0 to admit any ( 8 family to r$eem x2 or1 if !y c\ld n1 he 01 nev]!less1 to re/ore ! l& at ! ye> ( ,jubilee1 :i* 0 e fiftie? ye>1 ,levit4 xxv4 #aa1 #ab1 #ac1 #be1 #bf1 #bg4 #c4 ,if an ,hebrew s]vant 0 sold = ! paym5t ( debts1 :i* he c\ld n o!rwise dis*>ge2 8 ma/] 0 oblig$ to release him aft] six ye>s s]vice1 ,exod4 xxi4 #b4 ,b if ! s]vant *ose to /ay ) 8 ma/] long] ?an t "t1 out ( ! love he bore to him2 !n he 0 to h 8 e> bor$1 z a tok5 t he %\ld s]ve him1 )\t be+ subject to ! a=esaid laws1 :i* made provision = 8 dis*>ge aft] a c]ta9 numb] ( ye>s1 v]4 #e1 #f4 #d4 ,! l& 0 to lie untill$1 & ! v9e-y>ds & olive-y>ds 7 to be free = e "o to come & eat ( ! fruit !re( e sev5? ye>2 design$ m especially = ! relief ( ! poor1 among/ !m1 :o _h no di/9ct inh]itance ( _! own1 *ap4 xxiii4 #aj4 #e4 ,!y 7 prohibit$ f tak+ usury ( an ,israelite1 ?\gh !y might ( a /rang]4 ,! reason ( :i* law might be1 ei!r t !y might ex]cise bro!rly k9dness & *>ity to "o ano!r1 9 :i* s5se ! law is 9 =ce to ?is day2 especially :5 ! poor borr[ money to supply !mselves ) necess>y food1 9 :i* case x is n[ unlawful to take usury4 ,or else x is to be consid]$1 t ! ,israelites liv$ ^u _! f>ms or cattle1 by :i* !y seldom got m ?an :at 0 a necess>y provision = _! families4 ,& !re=e ! pay+ usury :5ev] !y 7 necessitat$ to borr[ money1 w\ld h procur$ _! ru9 9 ! end4 ,!re=e !y 7 n to take usury ( an ,israelite1 b ( a /rang] !y might2 because !y enri*$ !mselves by m]*&ise1 & 7 ga9]s 9 a way ( trade1 by :at !y borr[$4 #f4 ,all ! males 7 to come up to ,j]usalem1 to appe> be=e ,god1 & p]=m public wor%ip 9 ! temple ?ree times a ye>1 viz4 at ! solemn fe/ivals2 ! passov]1 p5teco/1 & ! fea/ ( tab]nacles1 ,deut4 xvi4 #af1 #ag4 #g4 ,six cities ( refuge 7 appo9t$ = ^? to fly to1 = protection1 :o kill$ any "o by accid5t4 ,?\gh a ne> k9sman1 z an av5g] ( blood might kill ! man-slay] be=e he came to "o ( ^! cities4 ,! design ( :i* law 0 to induce !m to take c>e t none might lose _! lives ?r\gh inadv]t5cy4 ,& !re 0 provision made 9 ^! cities = ! man-slay] to dwell safely2 :]eby a j diff]5ce 0 put betwe5 su* an "o1 & a wilful murd]]1 ,numb4 xxxv4 #ae1 #bf1 #bg4 ,?us conc]n+ ! judicial laws4 ,,ii4 ,we n[ proce$ to consid] ! c]emonial laws t 7 giv5 !m1 ! end :]e( 0 to lead !m into ! k ( ,*ri/1 & ! way ( salvation by him1 !n to come1 ,heb4 x4 #a4 ,gal4 iii4 #bd1 #be4 ,^! may be consid]$ "u six heads1 :i* we %all speak briefly to2 #a4 ,x 0 orda9$1 t all _! males %\ld be circumcis$4 ,?is 0 design$ to be a visible m>k put on ! *ur*1 :om ,god _h set ap>t = himself1 t h]eby !y might be di/+ui%$ f ! _w3 ,b ! pr9cipal design h]e( 01 t x might be a sign or seal ( ! bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 9 :i* ,god promis$ t he w\ld be a ,god to !m2 & !y 7 h]eby to own !mselves z 8 p1 ,g54 xvii4 #g1 #aj4 #b4 ,!re 7 v>i\s ways :]eby p]sons 7 reckon$ unclean1 & ord9ances appo9t$ = _! cleans+4 ,!y 7 r5d]$ unclean1 by eat+ ^? birds1 bea/s1 fi%es1 & creep+ ?+s1 :i* ,god _h pron\nc$ unclean1 & n design$ = food1 ,lev4 xi4 ,moreov]1 !y 7 pollut$ by t\*+ ! dead bodies ( su* unclean birds1 bea/s1 fi%es1 or creep+ ?+s1 v]4 #ca4 ,aga91 "s diseases1 incid5t to ! bodies ( m51 :i* 7 m ?an ord9>ily noisome1 r5d]$ !m unclean1 z ! issue1 leprosy1 c4 ,lev4 xv4 #b1 seq4 & *4 xiii4 & ! clo!s !y wore1 ! h\ses !y liv$ 91 ! b$s on :i* !y lay1 _! ov5s & ! vessels us$ 9 eat+ or dr9k+1 71 on sev]al acc\nts1 deem$ unclean1 & accord+ly 7 ei!r to be cleans$ or de/roy$2 o!rwise ! own]s !re( w\ld be pollut$ h]eby#bjc4 ,?is law 0 design$ to signify h[ odi\s & abom9able s91 :i* is a moral pollution1 is1 9 ,god's acc\nt1 :o is ( pur] eyes ?an to behold iniquity1 ,hab4 i4 #ac4 ,we might also obs]ve2 t !re are v>i\s ord9ances appo9t$ = _! cleans+1 9 ord] to :i*1 sev]al sacrifices 7 to be (f]$1 & div]s wa%+s ) wat]1 ,lev4 xiii--#ae4 ,! =m] ( ^! signifi$ ! way ( our be+ deliv]$ f s9 by ! blood ( ,*ri/1 z ! procur+ cause ( =giv5ess1 ,heb4 ix4 #ac1 #ad4 ,eph4 i4 #g4 ! latt]1 our be+ cleans$ f s9 by ! int]nal1 p[]ful influ5ces ( ! ,holy ,_s1 9 reg5]ation & sanctification1 ,ezek4 xxxvi4 #be-bg4 ,heb4 x4 #bb4 ,tit4 iii4 #e1 #f4 #c4 ,!re 7 holy places1 su* z ! tab]nacle & temple1 ) ! vessels & ornam5ts !re(4 ,! tab]nacle 0 erect$ accord+ to ! patt]n :i* ,god %ew$ to ,moses 9 ! m\nt1 ,exod4 xxv4 #dj4 & 0 s fram$1 t x might be tak5 to pieces1 & remov$ f place to place1 z (t5 z ! ho/ ( ,israel *ang$ _! /ation 9 ! wild]ness3 ,& accord+ly !re 7 ,levites appo9t$ to take x d[n & set x up2 & also waggons ) ox51 to c>ry x1 except+ ^? p>ts ( x :i* belong$ to ! holie/ ( all1 :i* 7 to be c>ri$ on _! %\ld]s1 ,numb4 vii4 #f4 ,! temple 0 t fix$ place appo9t$ = public wor%ip at ,j]usalem2 fir/ built by ,solomon1 & aft]w>ds rebuilt by ,z]ubbabel4 ,& bo? ?is & ! tab]nacle signifi$1 t ,god w\ld dwell 9 ! mid/ ( 8 p1 & accept ( t solemn & in/itut$ wor%ip t 0 to be p]=m$ by 8 *ur*1 9 all ages4 ,?is 0 design$ to be a type ( ! inc>nation ( ! ,son ( ,god1 :o is /yl$ ,emmanuel1 ,god ) u2 & 9 allusion h]eunto1 he calls 8 body a temple1 ,john ii4 #ai4 ,moreov]1 ! c\rts ( ?is tab]nacle & temple1 & ! m9i/ry p]=m$ !re91 _h ea* _! respective signification annex$ to !m4 ,t1 9 :i* ! prie/s came daily to m9i/]1 :]e9 gifts & sacrifices 7 (f]$1 prefigur$ ,*ri/'s (f]+ himself a sacrifice ^u e>?1 = ! s9s ( 8 p4 ,& ! inn] c\rt1 :i* 0 ! holie/ ( all1 into :i* none b ! high-prie/ 0 to ent]1 & t ) blood & inc5se1 signifi$ ,*ri/'s ent]+ into heav51 to appe> 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god = u1 ,heb4 ix4 #bd4 ,z = ! vessels ( ! tab]nacle & temple1 ^! 7 ei!r su* z 7 9 ! fir/ c\rt1 :i* is also call$ ! sanctu>y2 9 :i* 0 ! c&le/ick1 ! table1 & ! %ew-bread1 ,lev4 xxiv4 #b-g4 ,heb4 ix4 #b4 ! lav] & ! alt>1 ,exod4 xxx4 #ah4 all :i* 7 design$ = types4 ,! c&le/ick signifi$ ! *ur*1 & ! prea*+ ! gospel !re92 :]eby light is held =? to ! _w1 ,rev4 i4 #bj4 ,matt4 v4 #ad4 ,! %ew-bread set up1 signifi$ ! communion :i* ! memb]s ( ! *ur* h ) ,*ri/1 & ) "o ano!r1 #a ,cor4 x4 #ag4 z he /yles himself1 ! bread ( life1 or1 ! bread ( ,god1 :i* come? d[n f heav51 & give? life unto ! _w1 ,john vi4 #cc4 ,! lav] signifi$1 t :5 we draw nigh to ,god1 our p]sons & s]vices ought to be pure & holy2 to :i* ! apo/le alludes1 :5 he says1 ,let u draw ne> ) a true he>t1 9 full assurance ( fai?1 hav+ our he>ts spr9kl$ f an evil consci5ce1 & our bodies wa%$ ) pure wat]1 ,heb4 x4 #bb4 ,! alt>1 :i* 0 holy1 & sanctifi$ ! gift t ! high-prie/ (f]$ !reon1 ,matt1 xxiii4 #ai4 s t e ?+ t t\*$ x 0 holy1 ,exod4 xxix4 #cg4 ?is signifi$1 t ! div9e nature ( ,*ri/ add$ an inf9ite wor? to :at he did 9 ! human2 9 :i* he (f]$ himself a sacrifice to ,god4 ,^! 7 ! vessels 9 ! out] c\rt4 ,! vessels 9 ! inw>d c\rt1 or holie/ ( all 9 :i* 7 ! gold5 c5s]1 ! ark ( ! cov5ant1 & ! ,*]ubims ( glory %ad[+ ! m]cy seat1 ,heb4 ix4 #c-e4 7 a symbol & type ( ,god's special pres5ce ) 8 p1 :i* is _! glory2 or ( ! ,son ( ,god's dwell+ ) u1 9 our nature4 ,! m]cy-seat1 :i* 0 plac$ ov] x1 signifi$ t ! m]cy ( ,god 0 display$ to s9n]s1 ?r\gh ,*ri/4 ,! *]ubims ( glory ) _! w+s spread1 ov]%ad[+ & look+ d[n ^u ! m]cy-seat1 signifi$ t ! angels behold & admire ! /up5d\s "w ( r$emption1 #a ,pet4 i4 #ab4 ,! alt> ( inc5se1 & ! gold5 c5s]1 7 types ( ! int]cession ( ,*ri/ = 8 p2 & its fragrancy typifi$ ! acceptabl5ess !re( 9 ! sight ( ,god4 ,!re 71 besides ^!1 ?ree m ?+s 9 ! holie/ ( all1 :i* are p>ticul>ly m5tion$1 viz4 ! pot ( manna1 :i* 0 miracul\sly pres]v$ f corruption ?r\gh\t _! g5]ations1 z a memorial ( ! bread :i* ,god _h f$ !m ) 9 ! wild]ness1 & a type ( ,*ri/1 ! bread ( life1 :o 0 to come d[n f heav51 ,john vi4 #dh-ej4 ,!re 0 also ,a>on's rod1 :i* 0 pres]v$ 9 memory ( ! wond]s t 7 wr\ght by x 9 ,egypt1 at ! ,r$ ,sea1 & 9 ! wild]ness3 ,& x is said to h blossom$ & yield$ almonds1 ,numb4 xvii4 #h4 :i* seem$ to typify ! fl\ri%+ /ate ( ! gospel2 :i* is call$1 ,! rod ( ,god's /r5g?1 ,psal4 cx4 #b4 ,moreov]1 ! two tables ( ! law 7 put into ! ark1 :]eby ! exce$+ hol9ess ( x 0 signifi$2 & also t ! law %\ld be fulfill$ & magnifi$ by ,*ri/1 :5 he came to dwell among u4 ,?us we h giv5 a brief acc\nt ( ! holy vessels ( ! temple & tab]nacle4 ,we might also h add$1 t !re 7 v>i\s ornam5ts !re(2 !y 7 adorn$ ) silv]1 gold1 & preci\s /ones1 c>v$1 & curi\s ne$le-"w2 :i* r5d]$ !m exce$+ ri* & beautiful4 ,! temple 9 p>ticul>1 0 ! wond] ( ! _w1 f> surpass+ all o!r build+s1 ei!r be=e or s9ce1 ,exod4 xxv4 #c-g4 #a ,*ron4 xxix4 #b-e4 ,& ?is may be suppos$ to %ad[ =? ! spiritual beauty & glory ( ! gospel-*ur*1 & ( ! heav5ly /ate1 9 :i* x %all be br\ght to its utmo/ p]fection1 ,rev4 xxi4 #aa-bc4 ,?us conc]n+ ^? holy places1 :i* 7 imm$iately design$ = wor%ip4 ,!re 7 o!r holy places1 su* z ! l& ( ,canaan1 :i* 0 /yl$ ! ,holy l&1 & ! inhabitants !re( a holy nation1 or ! p ( 8 hol9ess1 ,isa4 lxiii4 #ah4 ,& z ?is 0 a place :]e ,god gave !m re/1 & a settlem5t1 aft] =ty ye>s travel 9 ! wild]ness1 x 0 a type ( t re/ :i* ! *ur* 0 to expect f ,*ri/ "u ! gospel1 ,isa4 xi4 #aj4 ,heb4 iv4 #i4 ,moreov]1 ,j]usalem 0 an holy city1 ,nehem4 xi4 #a4 ,matt4 iv4 #e4 because ?i!r ! tribes w5t up to wor%ip1 ,psal4 cxxii4 #d4 & ,god 0 pres5t ) !m !re1 ,ezek4 xxxvii4 #bg1 #bh4 #d4 ,!re 7 o!r laws t respect$ ^? :om ,god _h appo9t$ to be m9i/]s 9 holy ?+s4 ,^! 7 ! ,prie/s & ,levites1 :o 7 to assi/ !m 9 "s p>ts ( _! (fice2 b especially ! high-prie/1 :o 0 ! *ief or head ( !m all1 :o is consid]$ z an em95t type ( ,*ri/'s ,prie/ly (fice 9 sev]al respects1 ,heb4 v4 #a-e4 ,& !re 7 v>i\s c]emonies in/itut$1 :i* 7 obs]v$ 9 _! consecration ( !m2 p>ticul>ly !y 7 to be wa%$ ) wat]1 ,exod4 xxix4 #d4 :i* 0 a rite us$ 9 ! consecration ( p]sons & ?+s2 & signifi$1 t !y :o m9i/r$ 9 holy ?+s1 %\ld be holy 9 _! conv]sation4 ,moreov]1 !re 7 sev]al g>m5ts to be made & put on !m1 :i* are /yl$ holy1 & design$ = glory & = beauty1 *ap4 xxviii4 #b1 seq4 ,^! signifi$ ! dignity & hol9ess ( ,*ri/'s prie/hood4 ,& p>ticul>ly ! brea/-plate1 :i* 0 only worn by ! high-prie/1 adorn$ ) preci\s /ones1 on :i* ! names ( ! *ildr5 ( ,israel 7 engrav51 ) :i* he 0 to g into ! holy ( holies4 ,?is signifi$ ! conc]n ( ,*ri/'s p 9 ! execution ( 8 ,prie/ly (fice1 & 8 repres5t+ !m :5 appe>+ 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god = !m4 ,aga91 !y 7 ano9t$ ) ! preci\s o9tm5t1 comp\nd$ = t purpose1 *ap4 xxx4 #be1 #cj4 :]eby !y 7 set ap>t1 or consecrat$ to m9i/] 9 ! prie/'s (fice1 & 7 types ( ,*ri/2 ^u :i* acc\nt he is said to be ano9t$ ) ! oil ( gladness above 8 fell[s1 ,psal4 xlv4 #g4 #e4 ,!re 7 o!r laws respect+ ! temple-s]vice1 or ! gifts & sacrifices t 7 to be (f]$ !re4 ,!re 7 _m gifts pres5t$ or devot$ to ,god2 "s ( :i* 7 n design$ = sacrifice1 b to te/ify _! ackn[l$gm5t ( ,god's "r to all we are & h2 & among ^!1 ! fir/ ripe fruits 7 (f]$1 or pres5t$1 z gifts to him1 ,exod4 xxix4 #bi4 ,z = ^? ?+s t 7 design$ = sacrifice1 ^! 7 (f]$1 & _! blood p\r$ =? on ! alt>2 :i* signifi$ ! expiation ( s9 by ! blood ( ,jesus1 ,heb4 ix4 #bb1 #bc1 #bf4 ,& t "p ( ! high-prie/'s (fice1 :i* respect$ 8 c>ry+ ! blood ) ! inc5se1 into ! holie/ ( all1 0 a type ( ,*ri/'s ent]+ into heav51 !re to appe> 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god = 8 p1 *ap4 ix4 #bd4 #f4 ,!re 7 o!r laws t respect$ ! holy times or fe/ivals1 appo9t$ = solemn wor%ip4 ,"s ( ^! 7 mon?ly1 z ! new moons2 o!rs annual1 z ! passov]2 :i* 0 n only a sign memoriz+ _! hav+ be5 =m]ly deliv]$ f ! sword ( ! de/roy+ angel1 :5 he slew ! fir/-born ( ,egypt2 b x typifi$ our deliv]ance f ! /roke ( v9dictive ju/ice1 on :i* acc\nt ,*ri/ is call$ our passov]1 #a ,cor4 v4 #g4 ,!re 0 also ! fea/ ( h>ve/1 9 :i* ! fir/-fruits 7 pres5t$ to ,god z an ackn[l$gm5t t he has a "r to ! be/ ( our "t & s]vice4 ,!re 0 also ! fea/ ( tab]nacles2 :i* n only call$ to remembrance _! dwell+ 9 t5ts 9 ! wild]ness1 b 0 an ackn[l$gm5t t we are /rang]s & soj\rn]s ^u e>?2 & 0 also a type ( ,*ri/1 :o 0 expect$ to come & pit* 8 tab]nacle among u 9 8 inc>nation4 ,!re are _m o!r laws1 bo? judicial & c]emonial1 t ,i might h m5tion$2 b s9ce ^! ?+s are only spok5 ( occasionally1 z be+ imp>t$ by ,god to ,israel1 by ! h& ( ,moses1 f m\nt ,s9ai1 at ! same "t1 or soon aft]1 ! ,t5 ,comm&m5ts 7 giv51 ,deut4 iv4 #ab1 #ac4 we %all add no m conc]n+ !m1 b proce$1 ,to consid] :at is p>ticul>ly m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 conc]n+ ,god's giv+ ?is ab/ract ( ! moral law conta9$ 9 !m1 :i* 7 fir/ deliv]$ by a voice2 9 :i* respect ,god is said to h talk$ ) !m face to face1 *ap4 v4 #d4 b at ! same "t !re 7 _m ensigns ( t]rible maje/y att5d+ ! deliv]y ( ?is law2 ! m\nta9 burn$ ) fire1 ,exod4 xix4 #ah4 ,!re 7 lightn+s1 ?und]+s1 & e>?quakes1 & ! s\nd ( a trumpet1 t wax$ l\d] & l\d]2 :i* made ! p1 & ,moses himself1 exce$+ly tremble1 ,exod4 xx4 #ah4 ,heb4 xii4 #ah1 #ai4 & !re 0 ! m9i/ry ( angels :o p]=m$ t "p ( ! "w :i* !y 7 employ$ 9 on ?is solemn occasion4 ,?is is describ$ 9 a maje/ic /yle1 becom+ ! subject insi/$ on1 :5 x is said1 ,! ,"l came f ,s9ai1 & rose up f ,seir unto !m2 he %9$ =? f m\nt ,p>an1 & he came ) t5 ?\s&s ( sa9ts2 f 8 "r h& w5t a fi]y law1 ,deut4 xxxiii4 #b4 ,_! m9i/ry might probably consi/ 9 _! =m+ ! ?und]1 lightn+s1 & tempe/4 ,nev]!less1 ! law 0 n orig9ally f !m1 b giv5 imm$iately by ,god4 ,& ! design ( its be+ giv5 9 su* an awful & maje/ic way 01 t ,god might h]eby set =? 8 greatness1 & fill !m ) a rev]5tial fe> ( him2 & to intimate1 t if !y did n yield ob$i5ce to him1 !y 7 to expect no?+ else b to be consum$ by ! fire ( 8 jeal\sy4 ,h[ev]1 x 0 n an intimation t he design$ to de/roy1 b to prove !m2 z x is said1 t 8 fe> might be be=e _! faces1 t !y %\ld n s91 ,exod4 xx4 #bj4 ,t :i* we may f>!r obs]ve is1 t aft] ,god _h deliv]$ ! ,t5 ,comm&m5ts by words2 he wrote !m ) 8 own f+]1 on two tables ( /one2 9 :i* ! moral law is summ>ily compreh5d$2 :i* is p>ticul>ly expla9$ 9 sev]al foll[+ answ]s4 ,footnote #bjc3 ,see a p>ticul> acc\nt h]e( 9 ,lev4 xi #ae4 ,*apt]s4 ,que/4 ,,xcic4 ,,que/4 ,,xcix4 ,:at rules are to be obs]v$ = ! "r und]/&+ ( ! ,t5 ,comm&m5ts8 ,,answ4 ,= ! "r und]/&+ ( ! ,t5 ,comm&m5ts1 ^! rules are to be obs]v$1 ,i4 ,t ! law is p]fect1 & b9de? e "o to full con=mity 9 ! :ole man unto ! righte\sness !re(1 & unto entire ob$i5ce1 = ev]1 s z to require ! utmo/ p]fection ( e duty1 & to =bid ! lea/ decree ( e s94 ,?is implies1 t h[ unable soev] we are to yield p]fect ob$i5ce1 yet x does n cease to be a duty4 ,& ?\gh "s s9s are small] ?an o!rs1 yet ! lea/ is contr>y to ! law ( ,god2 & !re=e n to be committ$ by u4 ,,ii4 ,t x is spiritual1 & s rea*e? ! und]/&+1 w1 affections1 & all o!r p[]s ( ! s\l1 z well z words1 works1 & ge/ures4 ,?is d5otes t ob$i5ce ought to be p]=m$ 9 a spiritual mann]4 ,god is to be wor%ipp$ ) our spirits2 )\t :i*1 all ext]nal modes ( wor%ip w avail no?+4 ,nev]!less1 ext]nal wor%ip is to be p]=m$ & express$ by words1 works1 & ge/ures2 :i* supposes t our und]/&+s are rightly in=m$1 or t we d n wor%ip an unkn[n ,god1 & t our wills express a read9ess to obey him out ( *oice1 & )\t ! lea/ reluctancy2 & our affections mu/ c5tre 9 him1 z p]=m+ ! duties incumb5t on u1 ) ! utmo/ delight & pleasure4 ,,iii4 ,t1 "o & ! same ?+1 9 div]s respects1 is requir$ or =bidd51 9 sev]al comm&m5ts4 ,?us covet\sness is =bidd5 9 ! ,t5? ,comm&m5t4 ,nev]!less1 z h]eby ! _w is lov$ m ?an ,god1 x is a brea* ( ! fir/ ,comm&m5t1 & z su* is /yl$ idolatry1 ,col4 iii4 #e4 ,,iv4 ,t1 z1 :]e a duty is comm&$1 ! contr>y s9 is =bidd51 & :]e a s9 is =bidd51 ! contr>y duty is comm&$4 ,s1 :]e a promise is annex$1 ! contr>y ?reat5+ is includ$2 & :]e a ?reat5+ is annex$1 ! contr>y promise is includ$4 ,?us ! fif? ,comm&m5t requires u to hon\r our sup]iors2 !re=e x =bids our reproa*+ or do+ any ?+ di%on\rable or injuri\s to !m1 ,matt4 xv4 #d4 ,! eight ,comm&m5t =bids /eal+2 & x also requires ! contr>y duty1 namely1 t we %\ld lab\r = a compet5t ma9t5ance1 t we may n be expos$ to any temptation !reunto4 ,?us x is said1 ,let him t /ole1 /eal no m1 b r let him lab\r1 work+ ) 8 h&s ! ?+ :i* is good1 t he may h to give to him t ne$e?1 ,eph4 iv4 #bh4 ,moreov]1 z !re is a promise ( long life annex$ to ! fif? ,comm&m5t1 ?is includes ! contr>y ?reat5+ to ^? t break x4 ,?us x is said1 ,! eye t mocke? at 8 fa!r1 & despise? to obey 8 "m1 ! rav5s ( ! valley %all pick x out1 & ! "y eagles %all eat x1 ,prov4 xxx4 #ag4 ,& on ! o!r h&1 :atev] ?reat5+ is annex$ to any comm&m5t1 ! contr>y promise is includ$1 & belongs to ^? t rep5t (1 or abhor1 & turn f ! s9 !re9 =bidd54 ,?us x is said1 ,at :at in/ant ,i speak conc]n+ a nation1 & conc]n+ a k+dom1 to pluck up & to pull d[n1 & to de/roy x4 ,if t nation aga9/ :om ,i h pron\nc$ turn f _! evil1 ,i w rep5t ( ! evil t ,i ?\ght to d unto !m1 ,j]4 xviii4 #g1 #h4 ,v4 ,t :at ,god =bids1 is at no "t to be done2 :at he comm&s1 is always our duty1 & yet e p>ticul> duty1 is n to be done at all times4 ,?us s9 is1 "u no pret5ce to be committ$4 ,accord+ly ,moses1 :5 he 0 9 a prosp]\s condition 9 ,ph>aoh's c\rt1 ?\gh he might h pret5d$1 t 8 greatness1 & ! advantages :i* ,israel might h expect$ f x1 might h be5 an excuse = 8 cont9u+ to enjoy ! pleasures ( s9 !re4 ,nev]!less1 he 0 s5sible t ?is w\ld n exempt him f guilt2 !re=e he =sook ,egypt1 & *ose r to suff] affliction ) ! p ( ,god1 ?an to enjoy ! pleasures ( s91 ,heb4 xi4 #be4 ,aga91 :at ,god comm&s is always a duty2 s t !re is no season ( life 9 :i* x ceases to be s3 z = in/ance1 pray+1 read+1 he>+ ! ^w1 c4 ,nev]!less ^! duties are n actually to be engag$ 9 e mom5t ( our lives4 ,x is always our duty to visit ! sick1 com=t ! afflict$1 def5d ! oppress$2 b su* objects d n always pres5t !mselves to u1 s z to r5d] x our duty at all times4 ,,vi4 ,t1 "u "o s9 or duty1 all ( ! same k9d are =bidd5 or comm&$1 toge!r ) all ! causes1 means1 occasions1 & appe>ances !re(1 & provocations !reunto4 ,?us1 accord+ to ! f\r? ,comm&m5t1 x is our duty to sanctify ! ,sabba?1 & consequ5tly to avoid e ?+ t may be a means or occasion ( our brea* ( x4 ,9 ! six? ,comm&m5t murd] is =bidd52 s is likewise all s9ful passion or ang] ) our bre?r5 )\t a cause1 ,matt4 v4 #bb4 ,& 9 ! sev5?1 adult]y is =bidd52 s is also look+ on a woman to lu/ aft] h]1 ,matt4 v4 #bh4 ,& z we are oblig$ to ab/a9 f e s9 =bidd51 s f all appe>ance ( evil1 #a ,!s4 v4 #bb4 or :at may be an occasion ( x4 ,?us fa!rs are n to provoke _! *ildr5 to wra?1 ,eph4 vi4 #d4 & accord+ to ! moral reason ( ! comm&1 we are n to provoke any "o to wra?1 or d t :i* may excite _! corruptions4 ,,vii4 ,t1 :at is =bidd5 or comm&$ to ourselves1 we are b\nd1 accord+ to our places1 to endeav\r t x may be avoid$ or p]=m$ by o!rs1 accord+ to ! duty ( _! places4 ,n to endeav\r to prev5t s9 9 o!rs1 is1 9 effect1 to commit x ourselves4 ,?us ,eli contract$ ! guilt ( 8 sons crimes1 by n endeav\r+ to prev5t !m4 ,& p]sons are said to hate _! bre?r5 9 _! he>ts :o d n rebuke !m1 b suff] s9 ^u !m1 ,lev4 xix4 #ag4 ,& ,abraham is comm5d$ 9 t he %\ld comm& 8 h\sehold aft] him1 t !y %\ld keep ! way ( ! ,"l1 ,g54 xviii4 #ai4 ,f h5ce x foll[s1 t x is a duty = p>5ts to in/ruct _! *ildr5 9 ! ways ( ,god1 ,deut4 vi4 #f1 #g4 ,,viii4 ,t1 9 :at is comm&$ to o!rs1 we are b\nd accord+ to our places & call+s1 to be helpful to !m1 & to take he$ ( p>tak+ ) o!rs 9 :at is =bidd5 !m4 ,t we are to be helpful to o!rs1 9 t :i* is _! duty1 appe>s1 f our obligation to endeav\r t ,god may be glorifi$4 ,!re=e we are1 to our utmo/1 to promote _! fai? & joy 9 ,*ri/4 ,?us ! apo/le says1 ,we are help]s ( y\r joy1 #b ,cor4 i4 #bd4 ,&1 on ! o!r h&1 we ought to take c>e t we d n p>take ) o!rs 9 _! s94 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,:5 ?\ sawe/ a ?ief1 !n ?\ cons5t$/ ) him1 & ha/ be5 p>tak] ) adult]]s1 ,psal4 l4 #ah4 ,que/4 ,c41 ,,ci41 ,,cii4 ,,que/4 ,c4 ,:at special ?+s are we to consid] 9 ! ,t5 ,comm&m5ts8 ,,answ4 ,we are to consid] 9 ! ,t5 ,comm&m5ts1 ! preface1 ! sub/ance ( ! ,comm&m5ts !mselves1 & sev]al reasons annex$ to "s ( !m1 ! m to in=ce !m4 ,,que/4 ,,ci4 ,:at is ! preface to ! ,t5 ,comm&m5ts4 ,,answ4 ,! preface to ! ,comm&m5ts is conta9$ 9 ^! words ,i am ! ,"l ?y ,god1 :o h br\ght !e out ( ! l& ( ,egypt1 out ( ! h\se ( bondage :]e9 ,god manife/e? 8 sov]eignty1 z be+ ,jehovah1 ! et]nal1 immutable1 & almighty ,god1 hav+ 8 be+ 9 & ( himself1 & giv+ be+ to all 8 words1 & works2 & t he is a ,god 9 cov5ant1 z ) ,israel ( old1 s ) all 8 p2 :o1 z he br\ght !m out ( _! bondage 9 ,egypt1 s he deliv]e? u f our spiritual ?raldom2 & t !re=e we are b\nd to take him = our ,god alone1 & to keep all 8 ,comm&m5ts4 ,,que/4 ,,cii4 ,:at is ! sum ( ! f\r ,comm&m5ts1 :i* conta9 our duty to ,god8 ,,answ4 ,! sum ( ! f\r ,comm&m5ts conta9+ our duty to ,god1 is1 to love ! ,"l our ,god ) all our he>t1 & ) all our s\l1 & ) all our /r5g?1 & ) all our m9d4 ,^! answ]s conta9 "s ?+s necess>y to be obs]v$2 z1 ,i4 ,t ! sub/ance ( ea* comm&m5t is to be consid]$ by u1 or :at x is1 t ,god enjo9s or =bids !re92 9 :i* we f9d t e ,comm&m5t conta9s a di/9ct head ( duty1 & is to be expla9$ accord+ to ! rules laid d[n 9 ! =ego+ answ]4 ,& also t "s ( !m h reasons annex$ to !m2 :i* is an in/ance ( ,god's condesc5d+ goodness1 t besides ! consid]ation ( our obligation to obey :atev] he comm&s1 because x is 8 w1 we may h o!r motives to en=ce ?is ob$i5ce4 ,:at ^! reasons or motives are1 w be consid]$ 9 _! prop] place4 ,,ii4 ,t "h is a g5]al preface1 :i* ,god has set be=e ! comm&m5ts1 :i* conta9s sev]al motives to ob$i5ce2 "s ( :i* 7 inde$ peculi>ly adapt$ to ! ,israelites1 :]eby !y 7 put 9 m9d ( _! late deliv]ance out ( ! l& ( ,egypt4 ,nev]!less1 if we consid] ! moral reason !re(1 z ?is1 toge!r ) ! subject-matt] ( ! comm&m5ts1 to :i* x is prefix$1 may be appli$ to ,god's p "u all ages1 we %all f9d t x ext5ds f>!r ?an ! obligation :i* ,israel 0 "u1 z deliv]$ f ! ,egyptian bondage4 ,!re=e x may be obs]v$1 #a4 ,t ,god reveals himself z ! ,"l1 ^: "n alone is ,jehovah1 a ,god ( inf9ite sov]eignty & almighty p[]1 z well z fai?ful to 8 promises2 s t :atev] he obliges u to d1 or gives u enc\ragem5t to expect f him1 we h ! highe/ motive & inducem5t !reunto4 #b4 ,he /yles himself 8 p's ,god2 & s puts !m 9 m9d ( t relation :i* !y /& 9 to him1 z ! result ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 9 :i* he gives !m a w>rant to lay claim to ^? spiritual bless+s :i* he be/[s on a p nigh unto him2 & ?is is consid]$ z a f>!r obligation to ob$i5ce4 ,! cov5ant ( grace respects ei!r ! ext]nal disp5sation !re(1 :i* belongs to ! *ur* 9 g5]al1 viz4 to all :o are made p>tak]s ( ! glad tid+s ( salvation1 :i* are conta9$ 9 ! gospel2 or else t p>ticul> claim :i* believ]s h to sav+ bless+s :i* are made ov] to !m !re91 :i* respects all ^? graces :i* ,god is pleas$ to give 8 p "h1 & t glory :i* he has res]v$ = !m h]eaft]2 & ?is mu/ c]ta9ly be reckon$ ! highe/ motive to duty4 #c4 ,z to :at respects ,god's hav+ br\ght ,israel out ( ! l& ( ,egypt1 out ( ! h\se ( bondage2 ?is is to be ext5d$ f>!r ?an t p>ticul> provid5ce1 :i* 0 !n fre% 9 _! memories2 & !re=e x d5otes all ! deliv]ances :i* ,god is pleas$ to v\*safe to 8 p1 :e!r temporal or spiritual2 & 9 p>ticul>1 t :i* 0 procur$ = u by ,*ri/1 f ! bondage & ?raldom ( s9 & ,satan1 ! condemn+ s5t5ce ( ! law1 toge!r ) t salvation :i* is insep>ably connect$ ) x2 :i* is to be improv$ by u z an inducem5t to yield univ]sal ob$i5ce to all ,god's comm&m5ts4 ,!re are "s1 inde$1 :o ?9k t ?is is a "p ( ! fir/ ,comm&m5t1 & s ! mean+ is1 ,?\ art to "k1 & practically consid]1 t ,i am ! ,"l ?y ,god1 z conta9+ ! affirmative "p !re(2 & !n foll[s ! negative1 ,?\ %alt h no o!r gods2 or else !y suppose x to be a reason annex$ to ?is ,comm&m5t 9 p>ticul>4 ,b x seems mo/ probable1 t x is a preface to all ! ,comm&m5ts1 & accord+ly to be appli$ z a motive to en=ce ob$i5ce to e "o ( !m4 ,,iii4 ,we h f>!r an acc\nt ( ! sum ( ! f\r ,comm&m5ts1 :i* conta9 our duty to ,god4 ,"h x maybe obs]v$1 #a4 ,t ! sum ( all ! comm&m5ts is love4 ,?is is :at ! apo/le int5ds1 :5 he says1 t ! end ( ! comm&m5t is *>ity1 or r love1 z x ought to be r5d]$1 #a ,tim4 i4 #e4 & accord+ly he says1 ,he t love? ano!r ha? fulfill$ ! law1 ,rom4 xiii4 #h4 ,?is love ha? ei!r ,god or man = its object1 & comprizes 9 x ! duties :i* we owe to ,god & man3 & !y are all r$uc$ to ?is g5]al head2 t h]eby we may und]/&2 t ob$i5ce1 :e!r x be to ,god or man1 is to be p]=m$ ) delight2 o!rwise x w be a burd5 to u & unacceptable to him1 :o has oblig$ u to love him & keep 8 comm&m5ts2 because he fir/ lov$ u4 #b4 ,^! comm&m5ts1 z !y respect our duty to ,god & man1 are compriz$ 9 two tables1 :i* are to be divid$ accord+ to _! respective objects4 ,"s anci5t writ]s1 inde$1 h v injudici\sly suppos$ t ! five fir/ ,comm&m5ts belong to ! fir/ table1 & ! o!rs to ! second2 & s make an equal division !re(2 & ! ,papi/s h assign$ b ?ree to ! fir/ table1 mak+ ! second ,comm&m5t an app5dix to ! fir/2 & t ! numb] t5 may be compleat1 !y divide ! t5? ,comm&m5t into two4 ,! reason urg$ by !m = ?is matt]1 w be consid]$ 9 its prop] place2 b we are b\nd to conclude t ! f\r fir/ ,comm&m5ts conta9 ! duties ( ! fir/ table1 :i* respect ^? :i* we imm$iately owe to ,god2 & ^! are to be p]=m$1 z our ,savi\r says1 ) all our s\l1 ) all our /r5g?1 & ) all our m9d1 ,luke x4 #bg4 :i* is an idea sup]ior to t :i* is conta9$ 9 ! duty we owe to man4 ,& ! six la/ ,comm&m5ts conta9 ! duties ( ! second table1 ( :i* our neighb\r is ! m imm$iate object4 ,t ?is division ( ! ,comm&m5ts is j1 appe>s f :at ! apo/le says1 :5 speak+ conc]n+ ! duty conta9$ 9 ! fif? ,comm&m5t1 ,hon\r ?y fa!r & "m1 :o calls x ! fir/ ,comm&m5t ) promise1 ,eph4 vi4 #b4 ,:]eas x is n ! fir/ ,comm&m5t t has a promise annex$ to x1 s9ce ! second ,comm&m5t conta9s a promise ( m]cy to ?\s&s ( !m t love ,god & keep 8 comm&m5ts2 nor is x ! fir/ ( ! t5 ,comm&m5ts4 ,!re=e ! apo/le c int5d no?+ h]eby b t x is ! fir/ ,comm&m5t ( ! second table4 ,& n[ we are consid]+ ! ,comm&m5ts z ?us conta9$ 9 two tables1 & di/+ui%$ ) respect to ! m imm$iate objects !re(1 we may f>!r obs]ve2 t ?\gh bo? ( !m are enjo9$ by ! au?ority ( ,god1 & consequ5tly are equally b9d+1 s t ! ob$i5ce :i* is acceptable 9 8 sight1 mu/ be s ext5sive1 z t we mu/ h respect to all 8 comm&m5ts1 ,psal4 cxix4 #f4 ,yet x may be obs]v$1 7#a47 ,t ! duties ( ! fir/ table1 9 :i* we h to d ) ,god z ! m imm$iate object !re(1 are to be consid]$ z acts ( religi\s wor%ip1 :]eby we n only confess our obligation to obey him2 b 9 p]=m+ x1 adore & magnify 8 div9e p]fections z ! highe/ end & reason !re(2 :i* is n includ$ 9 ! idea ( ! duties :i* we owe to our neighb\r1 z conta9$ 9 ! comm&m5ts ( ! second table4 ,^!1 inde$ are to be religi\sly obs]v$1 n f any circum/ance respect+ our neighb\r1 b z duties :i* we p]=m 9 ob$i5ce to ,god#bjd4 7#b47 ,?\gh ! pr9cipal & mo/ excell5t bran* ( religion consi/s 9 our obey+ ! comm&m5ts ( ! fir/ table2 yet our ob$i5ce is n only defective1 b unacceptable to ,god1 if we neglect to p]=m ^? ( ! second4 ,&1 on ! o!r h&1 ! p]=mance ( ! duties ( ! second table is n suffici5t to d5om9ate a p]son a religi\s man1 :o lives 9 ! neglect ( ^? :i* are conta9$ 9 ! fir/4 7#c47 ,! duties :i* we owe to our neighb\r1 z conta9$ 9 ! second table1 are1 = ! mo/ "p1 to give way to ^? :i* we owe to ,god1 pursuant to ^? :i* are enjo9$ 9 ! fir/1 especially :5 !y are consid]$ z /&+ 9 competition ) !m4 ,?us we are oblig$1 9 ! fif? ,comm&m5t1 to obey our p>5ts or sup]iors4 ,nev]!less1 if !y comm& u to break ! ,sabba?1 pr(ane ! "n ( ,god1 or att5d on su* wor%ip :i* he has n requir$1 we are to disobey !m1 or to obey ,god r ?an m51 ,acts iv4 #ai4 ,& else:]e x is said1 ,if ?y bro!r1 ! son ( ?y "m1 or ?y son1 or ?y daught]1 or ! wife ( ?y bosom1 or ?y fri5d1 :i* is z ?9e own s\l1 entice !e secretly1 say+1 ,let u g1 & s]ve o!r gods3 ?\ %alt n cons5t unto him1 nor he>k5 unto him1 ,deut4 xiii4 #f1 #h4 ,?is our ,savi\r calls hat+ fa!r & "m1 wife1 *ildr51 & bre?r51 ,luke xiv1 #bf4 )\t :i* we _c be 8 disciples4 ,by :i* he int5ds1 t if ! love :i* we o!rwise owe to !m1 be inconsi/5t ) t ob$i5ce :i* he requires ( 8 foll[]s2 or1 if we _c oblige !m1 & at ! same "t p]=m ! duties :i* we owe to him1 ! inf]ior obligation mu/ give way to ! sup]ior4 ,footnote #bjd3 ,! =m] ( ^! are g5]ally /yl$ ! ,elicit acts ( religion1 ! latt] ! ,imp]ate4 ,que/4 ,,ciii41 ,,civ4 ,,que/4 ,,ciii4 ,:i* is ! fir/ comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! fir/ comm&m5t is1 ,?\ %alt h no o!r gods be=e me4 ,,que/4 ,,civ4 ,:at are ! duties requir$ 9 ! fir/ comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! duties requir$ 9 ! fir/ comm&m5t1 are1 ! kn[+ & ackn[l$g+ ( ,god to be ! only true ,god1 & our ,god2 & to wor%ip & glorify him accord+ly1 by ?9k+1 m$itat+1 rememb]+1 highly e/eem+1 hon\r+1 ador+1 *oos+1 lov+1 desir+1 fe>+ ( him1 believ+ him1 tru/+1 hop+1 delight+1 rejoic+ 9 him1 be+ zeal\s = him1 call+ ^u him1 giv+ all praise & ?anks1 & yield+ all ob$i5ce & submission to him1 ) ! :ole man1 be+ c>eful 9 all ?+s to please him1 & sorr[ful :5 9 any ?+ he is (f5d$1 & walk+ humbly ) him4 ,! duties requir$ 9 ?is ,comm&m5t1 are conta9$ 9 ?ree g5]al heads4 ,i4 ,we are oblig$ to "k ,god4 ,?is supposes t our und]/&+ is rightly in=m$ z to :at relates to ! div9e p]fections1 :i* are display$ 9 ! works ( creation & provid5ce1 by :i* we are l$ into ! k ( 8 et]nal p[] & ,godhead2 & ?is is call$ ! natural k ( ,god3 b t k :i* we are to endeav\r to atta91 :o h a bright] manife/ation ( 8 p]fections 9 ! gospel1 is ( a f> m excell5t & sup]ior nature2 inasmu* z h]e9 we see ! glory ( ,god ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/2 or behold ! p]fections ( ! div9e nature1 z display$ 9 & ?r\gh a ,m$iator2 :i* is t k :i* is absolutely necess>y to salvation1 z our ,savi\r says1 ,?is is life et]nal2 t !y might "k !e ! only true ,god1 & ,jesus ,*ri/ :om ?\ ha/ s5t1 ,john xvii4 #c4 ,by ?is means we n only "k :at ,god is1 b our int]e/ 9 him1 & ! f\ndation :i* we h ( our be+ accept$ 9 8 sight4 ,,ii4 ,we are f>!r comm&$ to ackn[l$ge or make a visible pr(ession ( our subjection to ,god1 & 9 p>ticul>1 to ,*ri/1 z our great ,m$iator3 ,8 "n1 int]e/1 & glory1 %\ld be mo/ de> to u2 & we are1 on all occasions1 to te/ify1 t we c\nt x our glory to be 8 s]vants1 & to make x appe> t he is ! supreme object ( our desire & delight1 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,i cri$ unto !e1 ,o ,"l1 ,i said1 ,?\ art my refuge & my portion 9 ! l& ( ! liv+1 ,psal cxlii4 #e4 ,& else:]e1 ,:om h ,i 9 heav5 b !e1 & !re is none ^u e>? t ,i desire besides !e1 ,psal4 lxxiii4 #be4 ,,iii4 ,we are f>!r oblig$ by ?is ,comm&m5t1 to wor%ip & glorify ,god1 pursuant to :at we "k1 & ! pr(ession we make ( him z ! true ,god & our ,god4 ,to wor%ip & glorify ,god1 is to ascribe all possible glory & p]fection to him1 & to h our he>ts suitably affect$ !re)1 z s5sible ( t inf9ite di/ance :i* we /& at f him4 ,?is is consid]$ "u sev]al heads1 :i* conta9 ! sub/ance ( :at is requir$ 9 ?is ,comm&m5t2 z1 #a4 ,we mu/ make ,god ! subject ( our daily m$itation2 call+ to m9d :at he is 9 himself1 & :at he is to u1 or does = u2 :i* is to be consid]$ z a means to pres]ve u f s91 & a spur1 to duty1 a motive to holy fe> & rev]5ce4 #b4 ,we are to hon\r1 adore1 & fe> him = 8 greatness4 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,:o 9 ! heav5 c be comp>$ unto ! ,"l2 :o among ! sons ( ! mighty c be lik5$ to ! ,"l8 ,god is greatly to be fe>$ 9 ! assemblies ( ! sa9ts1 & to be _h 9 rev]5ce ( all !m t are ab\t him1 ,psal4 lxxxix4 #f1 #g4 #c4 ,z ,god is ! be/ good1 & has promis$ t he w be a ,god to u2 s he is to be desir$1 lov$1 delight$1 & rejoic$ 91 & *os5 by u2 z ! prophet says1 #8,) my s\l h ,i desir$ !e 9 ! night1' ,isa4 xxvi4 #i4 & ! *ur*1 #8,i sat d[n "u 8 %ad[ ) great delight1' ,cant4 ii4 #c4 & ! apo/le1 #8,"l1 ?\ kn[e/ t ,i love !e1' ,john xxi4 #ae4 #d4 ,z he is a ,god ( tru?1 we are to believe all t he has spok52 & 9 p>ticul>1 :at he has reveal$ 9 8 promises or ?reatn+s1 relat+ to m]cies :i* he w be/[1 or judgm5ts :i* he w inflict4 ,?us our ,savi\r says1 #8,if ,i say ! tru?1 :y d ye n believe me1' ,john viii4 #df4 ,& x is said1 :5 ,israel #8saw t great "w :i* ! ,"l did ^u ! ,egyptians1 ! p fe>$ ! ,"l1 & believ$ ! ,"l1 & 8 s]vant ,moses1' ,exod4 xiv4 #ca4 #e4 ,z he is able to save to ! utmo/1 & fai?ful 9 fulfill+ all 8 promises1 we are to tru/ him ) all we h f him1 & = all ^? bless+s :i* we hope to receive at 8 h&s4 ,?us ! prophet says1 #8,tru/ ye 9 ! ,"l = ev]2 = 9 ! ,"l ,jehovah is ev]la/+ /r5g?1' ,isa4 xxvi4 #d4 ,& ! apo/le speaks ( 8 hav+ committ$ all to him1 #b ,tim4 i4 #aa4 z ! consequ5ce ( :at he knew him to be4 #f4 ,:5 ! "n1 int]e/1 & glory ( ,god is oppos$ 9 ! _w1 we are to express an holy zeal = x4 ,?us ! prophet ,elijah says1 #8,i h be5 v jeal\s = ! ,"l ,god ( ho/s2 = ! *ildr5 ( ,israel h =sak5 ?y cov5ant1 ?r[n d[n ?9e alt>s1 & sla9 ?y prophets ) ! sword1' #a ,k+s xix4 #aj4 ,& z to :at conc]ns our conv]sation 9 g5]al1 we are to be #8n slo?ful 9 bus9ess1 b f]v5t 9 _s1 s]v+ ! ,"l1' ,rom4 xii4 #aa4 #g4 ,s9ce he is a ,god he>+ pray]1 we are daily to call ^u him1 #8,o ?\ t he>e/ pray]1 unto !e %all all fle% come1' ,psal4 lxv4 #b4 #h4 ,z he is ! ,god ( all our m]cies1 we are to ?ank & praise him = !m4 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 #8,o give ?anks unto ! ,"l1 = he is good2 = 8 m]cy endure? = ev]1' ,psal4 cxxxvi4 #a4 #i4 ,8 sov]eignty & dom9ion ov] u1 calls = subjection & ob$i5ce1 & a con/ant c>e to please him1 & approve ourselves to him 9 all ?+s4 ,?us ! apo/le says1 #8,submit y\rselves to ,god1' ,james iv4 #g4 ,& ! ,psalmi/ speaks ( a p]son's #8cleans+ 8 way1 by tak+ he$ !reto accord+ to 8 ^w1' ,psal4 cxix4 #i4 #aj4 ,z he is an holy1 jeal\s1 & s9-hat+ ,god1 we are to be fill$ ) grief & sorr[ ( he>t :5 he is (f5d$1 ei!r by ourselves or o!rs1 z ,ephraim says1 #8,i 0 a%am$1 yea1 ev5 conf\nd$2 because ,i did be> ! reproa* ( my y\?1' ,j]4 xxxi4 #ai4 ,& ! ,psalmi/1 #8,riv]s ( wat]s run d[n m9e eyes1 because !y1' t is1 ! _w 9 g5]al1 #8keep n ?y law1' ,psal4 cxxix4 #acf4 #aa4 ,a s5se ( our unwor?9ess & daily infirmities %\ld excite u to walk humbly ) ,god4 ,?is is enjo9$ z a necess>y duty1 ,mic4 vi4 #h4 & is call$ a be+ clo!d ) humility1 #a ,pet4 v4 #e4 ,?us conc]n+ ! duties requir$ 9 ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,t :i* may be f>!r obs]v$ is1 t x is fitly plac$ be=e all ! o!r ,comm&m5ts1 because x is1 f ! nature ( ! ?+1 necess>y to our p]=m+ ! duties :i* are requir$ 9 !m4 ,! object ( wor%ip mu/ fir/ be kn[n be=e we c apply ourselves1 9 a "r mann]1 to p]=m any duty prescrib$1 :e!r respect+ ,god or man4 ,x may be also f>!r consid]$1 t x is n an easy matt] to keep ! ,comm&m5t1 because ( ! spirituality & va/ ext5t !re(1 & ! _m graces t are to be ex]cis$ by ^? t w\ld p]=m x aright2 & !re=e we ought e>ne/ly to beg ( ,god t our he>ts may be set aright ) him1 & incl9$ & excit$ h]eunto by him2 :i* is a peculi> bless+ to be desir$ & expect$ f ! ,holy ,_s4 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,incl9e m9e he>t unto ?y te/imonies1 ,psal4 cxix4 #cf4 ,que/4 ,,cv41 ,,cvi4 ,,que/4 ,,cv4 ,:at are ! s9s =bidd5 9 ! fir/ ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! s9s =bidd5 9 ! fir/ ,comm&m5t1 are1 ,a!ism1 9 d5y+1 or n hav+ a ,god2 idolatry1 9 hav+1 or wor%ipp+ m gods ?an "o1 or any )1 or in/ead ( ! true ,god2 ! n hav+ & av\*+ him = ,god1 & our ,god2 ! omission or neglect ( any ?+ due to him requir$ 9 ?is ,comm&m5t1 ignorance1 =getfulness1 misappreh5sions1 false op9ions1 unwor?y & wick$ ?\ghts ( him1 bold & curi\s se>*+ into 8 secrets1 all pr(an5ess1 hatr$ ( ,god1 self-love1 self-seek+1 & all o!r inord9ate & immod]ate sett+ ( our m9d1 w1 or affections ^u o!r ?+s1 & tak+ !m (f f him1 9 :ole or 9 "p2 va9 cr$ulity1 unbelief1 h]esy1 misbelief1 di/ru/1 despair1 incorrigibl5ess1 ins5sibl5ess "u judgm5ts1 h>dness ( he>t1 pride1 presumption1 c>nal security1 tempt+ ( ,god1 us+ unlawful means1 & tru/+ 9 lawful means1 c>nal delights & joys2 corrupt1 bl9d1 & indiscreet zeal1 lukew>mness1 & deadness 9 ! ?+s ( ,god1 e/rang+ ourselves1 & apo/atiz+ f ,god1 pray+1 or giv+ any religi\s wor%ip to sa9ts1 angels1 or any o!r creatures1 all compacts1 & consult+ ) ! devil1 & he>k5+ to 8 sugge/ions1 mak+ m5 ! lords ( our fai? & consci5ce1 slight+ & despis+ ,god & 8 comm&m5ts1 resi/+ & griev+ ( 8 ,_s1 discont5t1 & impati5ce at 8 disp5sations1 *>g+ him fooli%ly = ! evils he inflicts on u1 & ascrib+ ! praise ( any good we ei!r are1 h1 or c d1 to =tune1 idols1 ourselves1 or any o!r creature4 ,,que/4 ,,cvi4 ,:at are we especially taught by ^! words 7be=e me7 9 ! fir/ ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,^! words be=e me1 or be=e my face1 9 ! fir/ ,comm&m5t1 tea* u1 t ,god :o see? all ?+s1 takes special notice (1 & is mu* displeas$ ) ! s9 ( hav+ any o!r god2 t s x may be an argum5t to dissuade f x1 & to aggravate x1 z a mo/ impud5t provocation1 z also to p]suade u to d1 z 9 8 sight1 :atev] we d 9 8 s]vice4 ,! s9s =bidd5 9 ?is ,comm&m5t may be r$uc$ to two g5]al heads1 ,a!ism & ,idolatry4 ,fir/1 ,a!ism2 :]eby m5 are s f> f tak+ ,god = _! ,god1 t !y d5y t !re is a ,god2 or1 at lea/1 t he is :at he has reveal$ himself to be4 ,?us ! wick$ man1 :o is /yl$ a fool1 is repres5t$ z say+ 9 8 he>t1 ,!re is no ,god4 ,psal4 xiv4 #a4 ,?is ,a!ism is ei!r speculative or practical4 ,! =m] ( ^! is t :i* is seat$ 9 ! m9ds & consci5ces ( m52 :o are s f> bl9d$1 p]v]t$1 & delud$1 z to ?9k t !re is no ,god4 ,?\gh1 inde$1 !re are v few among ^! :o are s bold & pr(ane z to d5y ?is tru? :5 !y att5d to ! dictates ( nature1 or duly ex]cise ^? reason+ faculties ) :i* ,god has end[$ !m2 :i*1 if !y neglect to d1 !y mu/ be reckon$ b "o remove f brutes4 ,"s1 inde$1 are ready to wi% t !re 7 no ,god1 or incl9$ to d5y ^? div9e p]fections t are ess5tial to him1 ca/ contempt on 8 gov]nm5t1 or1 x may be1 d5y a provid5ce2 :i* is1 9 effect1 to d5y t !re is a ,god4 ,?\gh x mu/ be obs]v$1 t none proce$ to ?is degree ( wick$ness1 till1 by a long cont9uance 9 s91 !y are giv5 up to judicial h>dness ( he>t1 & bl9dness ( m9d1 ,rom4 i4 #bh4 ,eph4 iv4 #ag-bj4 ,& ev5 ^! h be5 =c$1 at "s times1 to confess t !re is a ,god1 ) :om is t]rible maje/y2 :5 he has brok5 9 on _! consci5ces1 & fill$ !m ) ! dreadful appreh5sions ( 8 wra?1 z a s9-rev5g+ ,judge4 ,b :]e !re is "o speculative ,a!i/1 !re are a ?\s& practical ones1 :o live )\t ,god 9 ! _w2 & ^! are describ$ 9 ?is answ]1 z be+ guilty ( ^? s9s :i* none :o duly consid] 8 div9e p]fections w\ld v5ture to commit4 ,to enl>ge on e "o ( ^? in/ances1 p>ticul>ly m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 9 :i* ?is s9 is suppos$ to consi/1 w\ld require a di/9ct treatise1 & be inconsi/5t ) our design$ brevity 9 expla9+ ! ,t5 ,comm&m5ts4 ,all t we %all !re=e attempt at pres5t1 %all be to consid] "s in/ances1 9 :i* practical ,a!ism discov]s itself1 toge!r ) ! aggravations ( ?is s92 & !n we %all enquire :at judgm5t we are to pass conc]n+ ^? :o compla9 ( a!i/ical & blasphem\s ?\ghts2 & consid] :e!r ?is be a degree ( t ,a!ism :i* we are speak+ (2 toge!r ) ! causes ( ?is s91 & ! rem$ies aga9/ x4 ,i4 ,! in/ances 9 :i* practical ,a!ism discov]s itself4 ,&1 #a4 ,!y are *>geable ) x :o are grossly ignorant1 & "k no?+ ( ,god b ! "n1 be+ utt] /rang]s to ^? p]fections :]eby he makes himself kn[n to ! _w1 or :o ent]ta9 c>nal conceptions ( him1 z ?\gh he 7 altoge!r su* an "o z ourselves1 ,psal4 l4 #ba4 #b4 ,:5 p]sons1 ?\gh !y "k1 9 "s measure1 :at ,god is1 yet nev] s]i\sly ex]cise _! ?\ghts ab\t him2 :i* =getfulness is a degree ( ,a!ism1 & w be sev]ely puni%$ by him1 ,psal4 ix4 #ag4 & l4 #bb4 #c4 ,:5 p]sons ma9ta9 corrupt doctr9es1 & dang]\s h]esies1 subv]sive ( ! fundam5tal articles ( fai?1 & contr>y to ! div9e p]fections4 ,( ?is k9d are ^? t militate aga9/ 8 sov]eignty & dom9ion ov] ! wills1 consci5ces & affections ( man2 :5 p]sons conclude t 8 c\nsels & det]m9ations may be disannull$ or defeat$2 or :5 we suppose t he *anges1 z we d2 or :51 "u a pret5ce ( advanc+ "o p]fection1 we set aside ! glory ( ano!r1 :5 9 ord] to magnify 8 m]cy1 we disreg>d 8 hol9ess or ju/ice1 & s presume ( be+ happy )\t be+ holy2 or :5 we give way to despair+ ?\ghts1 f ! consid]ation ( 8 v9dictive ju/ice1 )\t improv+ ! displays ( 8 m]cy1 z set =? 9 ! gospel4 #d4 ,:5 we rep9e & qu>rel at 8 provid5ce1 & pret5d to f9d fault ) ! disp5sations !re(1 or *>ge ,god fooli%ly1 & g ab\t to prescribe laws to him1 :o is ! ,gov]nor ( ! _w1 & may d :at he w ) ! "w ( 8 h&s4 #e4 ,:5 we refuse to engage 9 ^? acts ( religi\s wor%ip :i* he has appo9t$1 or to att5d on 8 ord9ances1 9 :i* we may hope = 8 pres5ce & bless+4 #f4 ,:5 we behave ourselves1 9 ! conduct ( our lives1 z ?\gh we 7 n acc\ntable to him1 & _h no reason to be afraid ( 8 judgm5ts4 ,accord+ly1 :5 we set our affections on o!r ?+s1 & take !m (f f him1 :5 we are guilty ( wilful imp5it5cy & unbelief1 & are incorrigible "u div9e rebukes2 :5 our he>ts & lives are e/rang$ f him1 z ?\gh we desir$ n ! k ( 8 ways2 :5 we resi/ & grieve 8 ,_s1 are discont5t$ & impati5t "u 8 h&1 or ascribe t to second causes1 or ?9k t ^? ?+s come by *ance :i* are "u ! direction ( 8 provid5ce4 ,9 ^!1 & _m o!r in/ances1 p]sons are notori\sly guilty ( practical ,a!ism1 :i* is =bidd5 9 ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,,ii4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! aggravations & dreadful consequ5ces ( ?is s94 #a4 ,x is contr>y to ! light ( nature1 & ! dictates ( consci5ce1 a disreg>d+ ^? impressions :i* ,god has made ( 8 glory on ! s\ls ( m54 ,& 9 ^? :o h be5 fav\r$ ) ! revelation ( ! grace ( ,god 9 ! gospel1 9 :i* 8 p]fections h be5 set =? to ! utmo/1 x is a %utt+ our eyes aga9/ ! light & ca/+ contempt on t :i* %\ld raise our admiration1 & excite 9 u ! highe/ e/eem ( him :om we practically dis[n & d5y4 #b4 ,x is directly opposite to1 & entirely inconsi/5t ) all religion1 & op5s a door to ! greate/ degree ( lic5ti\sness4 ,to live )\t ,god 9 ! _w1 is to give ! re9s to our own corruptions2 x is n b>ely a s9 ( infirmity or inadv]t5cy1 b a runn+ 9 all excess ( riot2 & !re=e ! consequ5ce h]e( mu/ be dreadful2 = t :i* /rikes at ! v be+ ( ,god1 _c b expose ! s9n] to ! sore/ condemnation4 ,b s9ce !re are "s s9s m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 :i* conta9 a degree ( practical a!ism2 :i* believ]s !mselves are prone to fall into1 & compla9 (1 z =getfulness ( ,god1 unbelief1 di/ru/ ( 8 provid5ce1 ins5sibl5ess "u judgm5ts1 too great a degree ( h>dness ( he>t1 pride1 c>nal security1 discont5t & impati5ce "u 8 disp5sations2 ?is may t5d v mu* to disc\rage !m1 & make !m conclude t !y are n 9 a /ate ( grace2 especially :5 !y f9d1 z sometimes !y d1 a!i/ical & blasphem\s ?\ghts sugge/$ to _! m9ds4 ,!re=e we mu/ inquire1 ,,iii4 ,:at judgm5t we are to pass conc]n+ ^? :o are ready to *>ge !mselves ) practical a!ism1 especially z to :at respects ^? unbecom+ ?\ghts & conceptions :i* !y sometimes h ( ! div9e ,maje/y8 :e!r ?is be altoge!r inconsi/5t ) ! tru? ( grace1 toge!r ) ! causes !re(1 & ! rem$ies aga9/ x8 ,x is c]ta91 t ! be/ ( ,god's p are sanctifi$ b 9 "p1 & !re=e are prone to commit ^? s9s :i* seem to conta9 9 !m a d5ial1 at lea/1 a neglect ( t reg>d :i* we ought to h = ! div9e p]fections1 & especially :5 we are n only foll[$ ) va91 b blasphem\s ?\ghts2 :i* gives great di/urbance to u1 :5 engag$ 9 holy duties4 ,?is ought to be reckon$ a v great affliction1 & occasion _m se>*+s ( he>t2 s9ce sometimes x br+s mu* guilt ) x4 ,nev]!less1 we are n always f h5ce to conclude t we are 9 a /ate ( unreg5]acy4 ,x is ! preval5cy ( corruption1 or ! dom9ion ( s91 :i* is inconsi/5t ) ! tru? ( grace1 n ! rema9d]s !re(4 ,a p]son may h fai?1 :o yet compla9s ( unbelief2 he may h a due reg>d to ,god1 z to :at respects ! c\rse & t5or ( 8 actions2 b yet1 9 _m in/ances1 be *>geable ) =getfulness ( him4 ,he may h a love to him1 & yet sometimes be guilty ( indiscreet zeal1 on ! "o h&1 or lukew>mness & deadness ( he>t1 on ! o!r2 8 m9d & affections may be sanctifi$1 & yet he be sometimes foll[$ ) a!i/ical & blasphem\s ?\ghts4 ,we h in/ances 9 scripture ( good m51 :o h spok51 n only unadvis$ly1 b1 z we may t]m x wick$ly ) _! lips4 ,?us ,job is ju/ly reprov$ by ,elihu = *>g+ ,god ) f9d+ occasions aga9/ him2 putt+ 8 feet 9 ! /ocks1 & m>k+ all 8 pa?s1 ,job xxxiii4 #aj1 #aa4 z ?\gh 8 deal+s ) him _h be5 unju/ & sev]e2 especially :5 he says at ! same "t1 ,i am clean1 & )\t transgression2 ,i am innoc5t1 nei!r is !re iniquity 9 me1 v]4 #i4 ,& ,jonah1 :5 he 0 reprov$ by ,god = 8 passionate behavi\r t[>ds him1 v9dicates himself1 & says1 ,i d well to be angry1 ev5 unto dea?1 ,jonah iv4 #i4 ,^! are expressions t fav\r ( a degree ( ,a!ism2 & s d ^? unbecom+ conceptions ( ,god1 :]eby our ?\ghts are sometimes defil$ & deprav$4 ,b x is "o ?+ to be guilty ( ?is ?r\gh surprise & ! preval5cy ( temptation2 & ano!r ?+ to h ^? ?\ghts indulg$ by1 & lodg$ 9 u unrep5t$ (4 ,& !re are "s in/ances 9 :i* believ]s are afflict$ ) a!i/ical & blasphem\s ?\ghts1 :5 x is h>d to say t !y contract guilt !reby1 or1 at lea/1 x mu/ only be reckon$ an infirmity aris+ f ?is imp]fect /ate2 & t m especially :5 !y are inject$ by ,satan1 & are )\t ! cons5t ( our wills2 b treat$ ) ! utmo/ abhorr5ce1 con/antly bewail$ & resi/$ ) all our might2 m p>ticul>ly :5 we take occasion h]eby to ex]cise ^? graces :i* discov] t we h o!r appreh5sions ( ,god ?an :at are sugge/$ at ^? times1 :5 we are hurri$ by ^! temptations1 & c sc>ce say1 t we h ! gov]nm5t ( our own ?\ghts2 especially if we are able to say1 at su* a "t z our ,savi\r did1 :5 unadvis$ly tempt$ by ,pet]1 :o1 0 at t "t ! ,devil's in/rum5t1 to p]suade him to rel9qui% ! "w :i* he came into ! _w ab\t4 ,get !e beh9d me ,satan1 ?\ art an (f5ce to me1 ,matt4 xvi4 #bc4 ,& ?is leads u to consid] ! causes ( su* a!i/ical & blasphem\s ?\ghts4 ,sometimes !y proce$ f a neglect ( wait+ on ,god 9 8 ord9ances1 or indulg+ a c>nal & /upid frame ( _s !re91 & n ma9ta9+ t holy rev]5ce1 or becom+ s5se ( 8 all-see+ eye1 :i* we ought always to h4 ,moreov]1 !re is no?+ t has a great] t5d5cy h]eunto1 ?an our conv]s+ ) ^? :o make religion ! subject ( _! pr(ane wit & droll]y2 especially if we d ?is out ( *oice1 & d n at ! same "t te/ify a j abhorr5ce ( x4 ,z = ^? rem$ies :i* are to be made use ( to f5ce aga9/1 & cure ! s9fulness ( our ?\ghts 9 su*-l in/ances2 x behoves u to rep5t ( ^? s9s1 :i* may h be5 ! occasion (1 or giv5 rise to !m4 ,& inasmu* z x is n 9 our own p[] to gov]n our he>ts or affections1 or re/ra9 ! break+ =? ( corruption2 x is necess>y = u to commit our s\ls into ,*ri/'s h&s1 ) e>ne/ supplications to him t he w\ld sanctify1 regulate1 & cleanse our ?\ghts1 & br+ u into1 & keep u 9 a good frame4 ,we ought also to desire1 seek aft]1 & improve all opportunities ( conv]s+ ) ^? ^: disc\rse is holy & pr(itable1 ,mal4 iii4 #af4 by :i* means our affections may be rais$1 & our ?\ghts t9ctur$ ) div9e ?+s1 :i* w leave an abid+ impression beh9d !m1 ,luke xxiv4 #cb4 ,:i* leads u1 ,secondly1 ,to consid] ?is ,comm&m5t z =bidd+ idolatry4 ,?us1 :5 x is said1 ,?\ %alt h no o!r gods2 ! mean+ is1 ?\ %alt n wor%ip idols1 or set a creature 9 ! place ( ,god1 or pay t reg>d to x t is due to him alone4 ,"h x may n be inconv5i5t to consid] ! diff]5ce betwe5 idolatry z x is a brea* ( ! fir/ & second comm&m5t4 ,z x is a brea* ( ! fir/ ,comm&m5t1 x conta9s 9 x a giv+ div9e hon\r to t :i* is n ,god2 b z x is aga9/ ! second ,comm&m5t1 x is a wor%ipp+ ,god by ! creature1 to :om an inf]ior k9d ( wor%ip is giv54 ,?us :5 ! ,papi/s wor%ip ,god by images1 suppos+ !m to be a help to _! devotion1 or a means ( p]=m+ t wor%ip :i* !y pret5d to be giv5 ultimately to ,god4 ,or :5 !y ascribe any bran* ( div9e glory to sa9ts or angels2 not)/&+ :at !y say to exculpate !mselves f ! brea* ( ! fir/ ,comm&m5t1 !y are ju/ly *>geable ) ! brea* ( ! second4 ,we are "h to consid]1 ! idolatry m especially t is =bidd5 9 ! fir/ ,comm&m5t4 ,:i* is ei!r :at is m gross1 su* z t :i* is f\nd among ! hea!n2 or t :i* is m secret1 & may be f\nd 9 ! he>ts ( all1 & is discov]$ by ! practice ( multitudes ( ,*ri/ians1 :o pr(ess ! utmo/ dete/ation ( idolatry 9 ! o!r s5se4 #a4 ,z to idolatry1 9 ! =m] s5se1 toge!r ) ! rise & progress !re(4 ,9 consid]+ ! fir/ rise ( x we may obs]ve1 7#a47 ,t x proce$$ f ! ignorance & pride ( man1 :o1 ?\gh he c\ld n b "k1 by ! light ( nature1 t !re is a ,god2 yet be+ ignorant ( 8 p]fections1 or ( :at he has reveal$ himself to be 9 8 ^w1 0 dispos$ to frame ^? ideas ( ,god1 :i* took _! rise f 8 own inv5tion4 ,accord+ly ! apo/le says1 ,:5 ye knew n ,god1 ye did s]vice unto !m1 :i*1 by nature1 are no gods1 ,gal4 iv4 #h4 7#b47 ,:5 iniquity ab\nd$ 9 ! _w1 & m5 )drew f1 & ca/ contempt on ! ord9ances ( ,god1 !y inv5t$ & wor%ipp$ new gods4 ,?is "s suppose ,ca9 & 8 po/]ity did1 :5 he w5t out f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 ,g54 iv4 #af4 & ! sons ( ,god1 t is1 ! *ur*1 :5 !y contract$ m>riages ) ! daught]s ( m51 *ap4 vi4 #b4 & jo9$ ) !m 9 idolatry2 s t x is no wond] if p]sons leave ! true wor%ip ( ,god1 t !y %\ld *use to !mselves o!r gods4 7#c47 ,h]eupon ,god gave !m up to judicial bl9dness2 s t !y wor%ipp$ ! ho/ ( heav51 ,acts vii4 #db4 z ! apo/le says ! ,hea!n did4 7#d47 ,z to :at conc]ns ! idolatry :i* 0 practis$ among ! ,israelites1 t took its rise f ! fond ambition :i* !y _h to be l o!r nations1 :o 7 abhorr$ ( ,god2 c\nt+ ?is a fa%ionable religion1 & f9d+ ! true wor%ipp]s ( ,god to be few] 9 numb] ?an ! re/ ( ! _w1 s t1 z ! prophet speaks1 !y 7 l a speckl$ bird1 despis$ & hat$ by ! ,hea!n r\nd ab\t !m1 ,j]4 xii4 #i4 !y approv$ (1 & le>n$ _! ways4 ,x 0 ?is t occasion$ ,solomon to cleave to !m 9 love1 #a ,k+s xi4 #b4 :i* 0 n mu* unlike to ! argum5t us$ by ,demetrius & 8 foll[]s1 :y ,diana %\ld be wor%ipp$2 namely1 because all ,asia & ! _w wor%ipp$ h]1 ,acts xix4 #bg4 7#e47 ,! ,devil 0 p]mitt$1 = ! trial ( ! fai? ( ,god's p1 & z an in/ance ( 8 righte\s judgm5t on 8 enemies1 to abuse ! un?9k+ "p ( ! _w by v>i\s signs & ly+ wond]s4 ,?us we read ( prophets1 & dream]s ( dreams1 :o gave =? signs & wond]s1 :i* ,god sometimes judicially suff]$ to come to pass2 :]eby _m took occasion to g aft] o!r gods1 ,deut4 xiii4 #a-c4 & ,anti*ri/ is said to come aft] ! work+ ( ,satan1 ) all p[]1 & signs1 & ly+ wond]s1 #b ,!ss4 ii4 #i4 ,?is 0 manag$ by ! craft & covet\sness ( ! prie/s1 :o made a ga9 ( x1 & amus$ ! common p !reby4 ,& ! ,hea!n oracles1 s mu* spok5 ( by anci5t writ]s1 :i* gave c\nt5ance to _! idolatry1 are reckon$1 by "s1 to h be5 no o!r ?an a contrivance ( ^? :o _h little else b secul> int]e/ 9 view4 ,& :5 !y pr$ict$ ?+s future1 or reveal$ secrets1 ?is 0 g5]ally done 9 d\btful expressions3 s t :e!r ! ?+ really came to pass or no1 ! end design$ might be answ]$ !reby2 & d\btless !re 0 a h& ( ,satan h]e91 to h>d5 ! _w 9 t idolatry :i* 0 !n practis$ by !m4 ,! gods !y wor%ipp$ 7 z num]\s z ! c\ntries & k+doms :]e idolatry prevail$2 accord+ly e nation1 yea1 e city _h its p>ticul> god & di/9ct modes ( wor%ip4 #a4 ,"s wor%ipp$ ! sun1 moon1 & />s1 suppos+ t _! regul> motion & influ5ce on e>?ly bodies1 0 n to be attribut$ to ! all-wise provid5ce ( ,god1 b to "s intellig5t be+1 :i* resid$ 91 & gave t motion & influ5ce to !m3 ^u ! acc\nt :]e( !y wor%ipp$ !m z gods4 ,?is "s did 9 t e>ly age 9 :i* ,job liv$1 ,job xxxi4 #bf4 & ! ,israelites 7 w>n$ aga9/ x1 ,deut4 iv4 #ai4 ,& aft]w>ds we read ( idolatr\s prie/s1 :o burnt inc5se to ! sun1 & to ! moon1 & to ! planets1 & to all ! ho/ ( heav51 & d$icat$ horses & *>iots to ! sun1 #b ,k+s xxiii4 #e1 #aa4 #b4 ,o!rs wor%ipp$ ! e>?1 & _m creatures !re91 especially ^? t !y receiv$ a m ?an ord9>y advantage f4 ,?us ! ,egyptians wor%ipp$ ! riv] ,nile2 by ! ov]fl[+ ( :i*1 _! c\ntry 0 r5d]$ f]tile4 ,& "s :o liv$ 9 m>itime t[ns1 wor%ipp$ ! sea1 ?9k+ !reby to prev5t an inundation f x4 ,& ! ,phili/9es wor%ipp$ ,dagon2 inasmu*1 z liv+ ne> ! sea1 x af=d$ !m pl5ty ( fi%4 #c4 ,o!rs wor%ipp$ ^? p>ts ( ! e>? :i* !y mo/ delight$ 92 su* z g>d5s1 woods1 groves1 spr+s1 c4 :i* !y suppos$ to be inhabit$ by "s gods1 :o produc$ ! advantages :i* !y receiv$ h]eby1 )\t reg>d+ ! provid5ce ( ,god1 to :i* e ?+ is to be ascrib$1 t ! e>? br+s =? = ! support & delight ( m54 #d4 ,o!rs suppos$ t !re 7 p>ticul> gods1 :o _h ! ov]sight ( m51 succe$$ _! und]tak+s 9 ! v>i\s affairs ( life1 conduct$ !m :5 travell+ by sea or l&1 gave good or ill success to _! secul> employm5ts1 & pres]v$ !m 9 sickness & heal?2 & accord+ly !y paid div9e adoration to !m4 #e4 ,o!rs express$ ! reg>d !y _h to virtue by wor%ipp+ "s m5 aft] _! dea?1 :o _h signaliz$ !mselves by inv5t+ "s ?+s :i* 7 ( common advantage to mank9d :ile !y liv$4 ,& ! ,romans 7 s mu* addict$ to ?is practice ( idolatry1 t "s ( _! emp]ors1 ?\gh tyrants & mon/]s 9 wick$ness1 :ile !y liv$1 oblig$ _! subjects to p]petuate _! memories by wor%ipp+ !m z gods :5 !y 7 dead4 #f4 ,"s 7 s /upid1 z t !y wor%ipp$ /ocks & /ones1 ascrib+ div9ity to !m2 9 :i* !y act$ bel[ ! reason ( intellig5t creatures4 ,?us ! prophet speaks ( _! idols z fir/ gr[+ 9 ! wood1 !n fram$ by ! smi?1 or c>p5t]1 into gods1 & aft]w>ds wor%ipp$ by !m1 ,isa4 xliv4 #i-ag4 ,& ! ,psalmi/1 on ?is occasion1 ju/ly obs]ves1 ,!y t make !m are l !m2 s is e "o t tru/e? 9 !m1 ,psal4 cxv4 #d-g1 comp>$ ) #h4 ,we might1 "u ?is head1 consid] "s ?+s m5tion$ 9 scripture2 9 :i* idolat]s n only act$ contr>y to ! dictates ( reason1 b discov]$ !mselves to be cruel & inhuman 9 _! modes ( wor%ip4 ,?us ,baal's wor%ipp]s 9 ,ahab's "t1 cut !mselves ) knives & lancets1 till ! blood gu%$ out ( !m1 #a ,k+s xviii4 #bh4 & o!rs made _! *ildr5 pass ?r\gh ! fire1 9 ! wor%ip !y paid to ,mole*1 or ! sun1 :i* ! ,psalmi/ ref]s to1 :5 he says1 ,!y sacrific$ _! sons & _! daught]s unto devils1 & %$ innoc5t blood1 ev5 ! blood ( _! sons & ( _! daught]s1 ,psal4 cvi4 #cg1 #ch4 ,?is1 inde$1 "s ?9k1 int5ds no?+ else b _! pass+ betwe5 two fires2 s t !y 7 scor*$ by !m4 ,yet o!rs1 ) great] reason1 suppose t !y 7 inclos$ 9 t braz5 idol1 & s burnt to dea? 9 ! mo/ b>b>\s mann]#bje4 ,! use :i* we ought to make ( ?is doctr9e1 %\ld be to excite u to bless ,god = ! cle> light ( ! gospel1 :]eby we are l$ to turn f dead idols to s]ve ! liv+ & true ,god3 nev]!less we are to take he$ le/ we be *>geable ) he>t-idolatry2 :]eby we may be said to break ?is ,comm&m5t1 ?\gh x be 9 a diff]5t way f t 9 :i* ! ,hea!n did4 ,?is leads u to consid]1 #b4 ,t idolatry :i* is sometimes f\nd among ,*ri/ians2 :o1 ?\gh !y abhor ! ?\ghts ( giv+ div9e wor%ip to a creature1 yet1 if !y look into _! own he>ts1 w h reason to *>ge !mselves ) ^? ?+s :i* are 9 scripture call$ idolatry2 namely1 :5 !y put any ?+ 9 ! room ( ,god1 or love x m ?an him2 & ?is may be consid]$ 9 ! foll[+ in/ances4 7#a47 ,self may be reckon$ among ^? idols :i* _m1 :o make pr(ession ( ! true religion1 pay a great] reg>d to ?an to ,god4 ,?us ! apo/le1 speak+ conc]n+ ! great deg5]acy ( ! _w1 among o!r ?+s1 says1 t m5 %\ld be lov]s ( _! ownselves1 #b ,tim4 iii4 #b4 s t self-love turns away ! he>t f ,god1 & excludes all practical religion4 ,?is we may be said to be guilty (2 9 :i* respect we are *>geable ) he>t-idolatry4 #a4 ,:5 we reject1 or refuse to give cr$it to any ( ! great doctr9es conta9$ 9 div9e revelation1 unless we are able to compreh5d !m )9 ! %all[ limits ( our own und]/&+s2 ^u :i* acc\nt "s are incl9$ to treat ! mo/ sacr$ my/]ies ( our religion ) contempt2 & = ! same reason !y might z well d5y & disbelieve :at is said conc]n+ ! inf9ite p]fections ( ! div9e nature1 because !y _c be compreh5d$ by u4 ,?is is no o!r ?an a sett+ up our own und]/&+1 :i* is weak & liable to err1 9 opposition to ! wisdom ( ,god1 &1 9 "s respects1 a giv+ sup]ior glory to x4 #b4 ,:5 we are resolute & incorrigible "u ! v>i\s rebukes ( provid5ce1 & p]si/ 9 our rebellion aga9/ ,god1 not)/&+ ! ?reat5+s :i* he has d5\nc$1 or ! judgm5ts :i* he executes4 ,:5 ! w ( man is ob/9ately set on ^? ?+s :i* are directly contr>y to ! w ( ,god2 &1 ?\gh we are w>n$ ( ! dang] !re(1 resolve not)/&+1 to add rebellion to our iniquities1 l ! wild ass us$ to ! wild]ness1 or ! swift drom$>y trav]s+ h] ways1 t _c be easily turn$ out ( h] c\rse4 ,9 ?is respect ! w ( man is set 9 opposition to ,god2 & !re=e he is1 = ?is reason1 ju/ly *>geable ) idolatry4 7#c47 ,?is also discov]s itself 9 our affections1 :5 !y are ei!r set on unlawful objects1 or immod]ately pursue ^? t w\ld o!rwise be lawful2 :5 we love ^! ?+s :i* ,god hates1 or covet :at he has expressly =bidd51 z ,a*an did ! w$ge ( gold1 & ! ,babyloni% g>m5t2 ^u :i* acc\nt covet\sness is1 by ! apo/le1 call$ idolatry1 ,col4 iii4 #e4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t we are *>geable ) ?is s91 :5 we make provision = ! fle%1 to fulfil ! lu/s !re(1 ,rom4 xiii1 #ad4 ,?us ! apo/le speaks ( "s ^: god is _! belly1 ,phil4 iii4 #ai4 ,& z = ^? ?+s :i* are o!rwise lawful1 we may be guilty ( idolatry 9 ! immod]ate pursuit ( !m1 :5 !y take up too mu* ( our ?\ghts1 "t1 & conc]n2 :5 our affections are s mu* set ^u !m1 z ?\gh we _h no?+ bett] to m9d2 :5 we are n will+ to "p ) !m :5 ,god calls = !m at our h&s1 & are m ca/ d[n at ! loss ( !m1 ?an we are :5 depriv$ ( ^? spiritual bless+s :i* are ( ! highe/ importance4 ,9 ^! in/ances we may be said to set up self z our idol 9 opposition to ,god4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t !re is a m subtle k9d ( idolatry1 :]eby self ent]s into1 & takes its place 9 ^? religi\s duties1 :i* believ]s are engag$ 94 ,?us :5 !y attempt to p]=m !m 9 _! own /r5g?1 z ?\gh !y _h a suffici5cy 9 !mselves1 & _h no occasion to dep5d on ! almighty p[] ( ,god to "w 9 !m t :i* is pleasant 9 8 sight4 ,& we are f>!r guilty ( ?is s91 :51 ?r\gh ! pride ( our he>ts1 we are apt to applaud ourselves :5 we h p]=m$ "s religi\s duties1 & expect to be ju/ifi$ !reby2 :i* is a sett+ up self z an idol1 9 ! room ( ,*ri/4 ,& la/ly1 :5 self is ! end design$ 9 :at we d 9 matt]s ( religion1 & s robs ,god ( t glory :i* is due to 8 "n4 7#b47 ,!re is ano!r idol1 :i* is put 9 ! room ( ,god2 & t is ! _w4 ,:5 ! pr(its1 pleasures1 or hon\rs !re( are ?\ght ( ) ! greate/ delight1 z ?\gh !y 7 our *ief good1 & pursu$ ) m e>ne/ness ?an ,*ri/'s int]e/ & glory4 ,:5 x has n only ! highe/ place 9 our affections1 b1 z x 71 engrosses !m2 ?is is t love ( ! _w :i*1 z ! apo/le says1 is inconsi/5t ) ! love ( ! ,fa!r1 #a ,john ii4 #ae4 & d5otes u guilty ( t idolatry :i* we are n[ speak+ (2 m p>ticul>ly1 #a4 ,:5 our ?\ghts are s mu* engag$ 9 ! pursuit ( x1 t we gr[ n only cold & remiss z to spiritual ?+s2 b all[ ourselves no "t = s]i\s m$itations on !m1 or conv]se ) ,god 9 secret4 #b4 ,:5 ! _w has our fir/ & la/ ?\ghts e day2 :5 we are s f> f foll[+ ! ,psalmi/'s example1 :5 he says1 ,:5 ,i awake1 ,i am /ill ) !e1 ,psal4 cxxxix4 #ah4 z consid]+ ourselves "u ! c>e ( provid5ce1 & behold5 to ,god = ! m]cies :i* we enjoy1 t we are tak5 up ) no?+ else b ! projects & s*emes :i* we lay = ! ga9+ or increas+ our weal?1 or worldly e/ate !re94 ,& ?is hav+ be5 ! great bus9ess ( ! day1 takes up & engages our wakeful ?\ghts by night1 z ?\gh x 7 ! ma9 "w & bus9ess ( life4 #c4 ,:5 we pursue ! _w1 )\t dep5d+ on ,god = 8 bless+ to att5d our lawful und]tak+s1 & d n consid] ! good ?+s !re( z 8 special gift1 nor ! disappo9tm5ts t att5d u !re91 z ord]$ by 8 ov]rul+ provid5ce1 to engage u to walk m closely ) him1 & take up our re/ 9 him z our only happ9ess4 #d4 ,:5 our he>ts are h]eby h>d5$1 & gr[ cold & indiff]5t 9 religion1 or :5 x foll[s & di/urbs u 9 holy duties1 & r5d]s u =mal 9 ! dis*>ge !re(4 #e4 ,:5 ! ri*es1 hon\rs1 & pleasures ( ! _w h a t5d5cy to quiet our spirits1 & give u full satisfaction1 ?\gh "u spiritual decl5sions1 & de/itute ( ! special pres5ce ( ,god1 :i* is our greate/ happ9ess4 #f4 ,:5 we fret1 or rep9e at ! provid5ce ( ,god1 "u ! disappo9tm5ts we meet ) 9 our secul> affairs 9 ! _w4 ,&1 #g4 ,:5 we despise ! memb]s ( ,*ri/1 because !y are poor 9 ! _w1 are a%am$ ( 8 cross1 & refuse to be> reproa* = 8 sake4 7#a47 ,!re is ano!r in/ance ( he>t-idolatry1 viz4 :5 we adh]e to ! dictates ( ,satan1 & reg>d 8 sugge/ions m ?an ! convictions ( our own consci5ces1 or ! ,holy ,_s4 ,satan's design 9 8 temptations1 is to turn u away f ,god2 & :5 we are drawn aside !reby1 we may be said to obey him r ?an ,god4 ,?is is :at all are m or less guilty (2 b "s are said1 9 an uncommon degree1 to be 8 s]vants4 ,?us ! apo/le ,paul /yles ! sorc]]1 :o s\ght to turn aside ! deputy f ! fai?1 a *ild ( ! devil1 ,acts xiii4 #aj4 & our ,savi\r tells ! ,jews1 ,ye are ( y\r fa!r ! devil2 & ! lu/s ( y\r fa!r ye w d1 c4 ,john viii4 #dd4 ,he is also call$ ,! god ( ?is _w1 #b ,cor4 iv4 #d4 & ! pr9ce ( ! p[] ( ! air1 ! _s t n[ worke? 9 ! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce1 ,eph4 ii4 #b4 & accord+ly he attempts to usurp ! ?rone ( ,god2 by :i* means he has l$ a great "p ( ! _w aft] him4 ,&1 z he tempt$ our ,savi\r to fall d[n & wor%ip him1 ,matt4 iv4 #i4 ?\gh )\t success1 he prevails ^u o!rs to d x to _! own ru94 ,"h x may be obs]v$1 #a4 ,t he has propagat$ sev]al doctr9es1 9 opposition to ! gospel2 &1 inde$1 all ^? doctr9es :i* are subv]sive !re(1 take _! rise f him4 ,?us ! apo/le1 speaks ( "s :o1 9 ! latt] times1 %\ld dep>t f ! fai?1 giv+ he$ to s$uc+ spirits1 & doctr9es ( devils1 #a ,tim4 iv4 #a4 ,?is !y d :5 !y dep>t f ! way ( tru?4 #b4 ,he has sometimes inv5t$ ^? modes ( wor%ip1 :i* h be5 obs]v$ by "s1 9 imitation ( ! sacrifices :i* ,god _h orda9$2 & :atev] pret5ce !re might be ( religion h]e91 he _h d\btless a design1 by ?is means1 to set up himself1 9 opposition to ,god4 #c4 ,he has amus$ & h>d5$ ! he>ts ( 8 subjects1 by pret5d$ miracles1 design$ to oppose1 & less5 ! cr$it ( ^? real miracles :i* h be5 wr\ght1 to confirm ! tru?1 by ! f+] ( ,god1 ,exod4 viii4 #g4 #d4 ,he has endeav\r$ to extirpate ! true religion1 by rais+ p]secutions aga9/ ! fai?ful wor%ipp]s ( ,god2 :i* has be5 8 con/ant practice1 s f> z he has be5 p]mitt$1 9 all ages4 #e4 ,he has excit$1 9 "s ( 8 subjects1 ! greate/ degree ( hatr$1 opposition to1 & rebellion aga9/ ,god4 ,?us he ent]$ into ! he>t ( ,judas1 ,luke xxii4 #c4 & fill$ ! he>t ( ,ananias1 t he li$ to ! ,holy ,gho/1 ,acts v4 #c4 & has h>d5$ ! he>ts ( o!rs1 t !y bade defiance to ! ,almighty1 z ,ph>aoh1 :o said1 ,:o is ! ,"l1 t ,i %\ld obey 8 voice8 ,exod4 v4 #b4 #f4 ,he has p]suad$ _m ( 8 subjects to ent] into a k9d ( conf$]acy ) him1 & ) "o ano!r1 to promote 8 wick$ designs4 ,?us ^? wret*$ ,jews did1 :o b\nd !mselves "u a curse1 t !y w\ld nei!r eat or dr9k till !y _h kill$ ,paul1 ,acts xxiii4 #ad4 ,& we read ( o!rs :o _h made a cov5ant ) dea? & ) hell1 ,isa4 xxviii4 #ae4 ,! vile/ in/ances ( s9s ( ?is nature1 7 f\nd among "s :o us$ sorc]y1 div9ation1 wit*-craft1 & o!r diabolical practices2 :i* is s horrid a crime1 & s contr>y to ! dictates ( human nature1 t _h we n an acc\nt ( "s 9 scripture1 :o us$ ^? abom9able arts1 we %\ld be ready to ?9k t none 7 ev] guilty ( !m4 ,i w n d5y b t _m ?+s1 :i* are commonly relat$ conc]n+ wit*-craft & sorc]y1 z practis$ 9 latt] ages1 are fabul\s & incr$ible2 & "s ?+s1 said to be done by ! p[] ( ! ,devil1 may be acc\nt$ = by natural causes2 & o!rs are ascrib$ to x1 :i* are p]=m$ by ! conceal$ arts ( "s :o get a livelihood by *eat+ ! un?9k+ "p ( mank9d3 nev]!less1 ,i am f> f ?9k+ t ! acc\nt we h h]e( 9 scripture1 is )\t any mann] ( f\ndation1 z "s mod]n writ]s sugge/4 ,t fam\s /ory ( ! wit* ( ,endor1 m5tion$ 9 #a ,sam4 xxviii4 #g-bj4 is an argum5t t !re 7 su* p]sons1 at t "t1 9 ! _w4 ,i am s5sible t x w be object$ to ?is1 t %e 0 a cunn+ woman1 :o liv$ by h] wits1 & deceiv$ ,saul1 by pret5d+ t %e us$ "s inf]nal art1 z exp$i5t to br+ him to ! spee* ( ,samuel2 :i* x may n be amiss = u to inquire into4 ,!re=e let x be obs]v$1 #a/1 ,t x is by no means to be suppos$ t %e rais$ ,samuel f ! dead2 = x is out ( ! ,devil's p[] to call ! s\l ( a sa9t out ( heav51 ) a design to subs]ve 8 int]e/ !reby1 & to set up 8 k+dom 9 opposition to ,*ri/'s2 & x is n reasonable to suppose t ,samuel %\ld d ! ,devil s mu* s]vice aft] 8 dea?1 :o 0 s great an enemy to him 9 8 life4 ,besides1 he 0 buri$ at ,ramah1 #a ,sam4 xxv4 #a4 & c we ?9k t he %\ld be n[ rais$ at ,endor8 #b;dly1 ,on ! o!r h&1 we are n to imag9e1 t x 0 a m]e trick or juggle ( ! woman1 :]eby %e impos$ on ,saul2 = ?\gh x is true1 he did n see a %ape1 yet he he>d a voice1 & made a reply !reunto4 ,moreov] we read1 t he _h an intimation giv5 him1 t ,israel %\ld be deliv]$ into ! h&s ( ! ,phili/9es2 & t he & 8 sons %\ld be ) him to-morr[2 t1 is 9 ! /ate ( ! dead2 :i* ! woman 0 n cunn+ en\gh to =etel2#bjf or if %e _h guess$ t x w\ld be s1 %e w\ld h>dly h v5tur$ to tell ,saul su* ungrateful tid+s2 :i*1 if he _h liv$ to see himself *eat$1 & h] pr$iction confut$1 x w\ld h endang]$ h] life4 ,_h x be5 no?+ b a *eat or juggle1 %e w\ld r h told him1 t he w\ld be safe & victori\s2 = :i*1 if x _h come to pass1 %e might h expect$ a rew>d2 & if n1 %e _h no?+ to fe> f him z a j puni%m5t ( h] impiety4 #c;dly1 ,we mu/ !re=e suppose1 t %e 0 a pr(ess$ s]vant ( ! ,devil1 & _h1 z ! text says1 a famili> _s2 by :i* we are to und]/& t %e conv]s$ ) ,satan2 :o1 t he might h>d5 h] ! m 9 h] s91 & lead o!rs1 l ,saul1 into a cr$ul\s1 diabolical presumption1 might reveal "s secrets to h]1 &1 at ! same "t1 ei!r assume ! %ape1 or1 at lea/1 c\nt]feit ! voice ( ,samuel4 ,?us conc]n+ ^?1 :o1 by ! practice ( ^! arts1 h pr(ess$ !mselves to be 9 a k9d ( conf$]acy ) ,satan4 ,x is c]ta9 no good man ev] practis$ !m2 & !re=e "s h f\nd x v difficult to und]/& ! s5se ( t scripture 9 ,g54 xliv4 #e4 conc]n+ ! cup t 0 9 ,b5jam9's sack2 ,is n ?is ! cup :]e9 my ,"l dr9ke?1 & :]eby inde$ he div9e?8 ,& ,joseph himself says1 9 v]4 #ae4 ,wot ye n t su* a man z ,i c c]ta9ly div9e8 ,?\gh ,joseph 0 a prophet1 x is c]ta9 he 0 no div9] 9 t s5se 9 :i* ! ^w is commonly us$ 9 scripture2 nor 0 ?is cup an in/rum5t by :i* he practis$ any su* art4 ,!re=e1 = ! und]/&+ ( ?is scripture1 we may consid]1 #a/1 ,t ! ^w :i* we r5d] to div9e1 d5otes1 z x is obs]v$ 9 ! m>g91 to make trial (1 or se>* aft]1 or to discov]1 or f9d out a matt]2 & in/ead ( :]eby1 or by :i*1 x ought r to h be5 r5d]$ conc]n+ :i*2 & !n ! mean+ ( ! scripture is only ?is2 ,is n ?is ! cup :]e9 my "l dr9ke?8 ,& !re=e1 if x 7 lo/ or /ol51 he w\ld soon miss x2 & make inquiry to f9d out ! ?ief1 z he has n[ done4 ,& :5 ,joseph says1 v]4 #ae4 ,wot ye n t su* a man z ,i c div9e8 ,! mean+ is1 ,d y ?9k t "o :o is s dilig5t & indu/ri\s 9 ! managem5t ( all ^? affairs t are incumb5t on me1 w\ld lose ! cup 9 :i* ,i dr9k1 & make no inquiry aft] x8 ,did y expect to g undiscov]$1 :5 y _h su* an "o z ,i to deal )1 :o n only h an incl9ation1 b all ! advantages t c be desir$1 to make se>* aft] ^? :o h dealt unju/ly by me1 z y h done8 #b;d1 ,to div9e may signify to prophesy2 & s x may be tak5 9 a good s5se z well z 9 a bad "o4 ,accord+ly1 :5 ,joseph's s]vants speak ( him z div9+ conc]n+ ! cup1 !y consid] him z "o :o _h an extraord9>y gift f ,god ( reveal+ secrets4 ,!re=e1 !y might easily conclude t he w\ld1 by ?is means1 f9d out ! p]son :o _h /ol5 8 cup4 ,?is is agreeable to ! ,egyptian mode ( speak+2 = ^? :om ! ,hebrews call$ prophets1 !y call$ div9]s4 ,& ,joseph us$ ! same expression :5 he says1 ,wot y n t su* a man z ,i c\ld div9e8 t is1 ,did y n "k t ,i 0 a prophet1 & by ?is means 0 advanc$ to my pres5t hon\r 9 ,ph>aoh's c\rt8 ,s t1 :e!r we take ! words 9 ?is or ! o!r s5se1 x does n foll[1 t he us$ any arts t 7 diabolical or unlawful4 ,& n[ we are speak+ conc]n+ ^? arts1 by :i* ,satan deludes !m1 :o1 ei!r directly1 or by consequ5ce1 pay t reg>d to him :i* is due only to ,god4 ,x may f>!r be inquir$2 :at we are to conclude conc]n+ ! practice ( judicial a/rology1 by ^?1 :o1 9 scripture1 are call$ />-gaz]s1 z a t]m ( contempt1 ^: pr(ession is univ]sally condemn$ !re94 ,^! are1 especially 9 our age1 a g5]ation ( m51 :o impose on ! weakness ( _m sup]/iti\s & ignorant p1 :o1 by enc\rag+ !m1 are p>tak]s ) !m 9 _! s94 ,! art !y pret5d to1 is n only unc]ta91 b presumptu\s1 & conta9s 9 x a contempt ( ! provid5ce ( ,god1 9 reg>d+ ! signs & intimations1 :i* !y suppose !y receive f ! />s1 conc]n+ ! future cont+5t ev5ts1 or ^? actions :i* take _! rise f ! free-w ( man4 ,t :i* ,i w\ld obs]ve 9 g5]al1 conc]n+ ?is practice1 is1 t we no :]e f9d 9 scripture1 t ! />s 7 design$ to signify ! prosp]\s or adv]se circum/ances 9 :i* m5 %all be 9 ! _w2 or to =etel ! ri*es or pov]ty1 sickness or heal?1 :i* we %\ld exp]i5ce 9 our passage ?r\gh x1 or h[ long we %all cont9ue 9 x2 our times & circum/ances 9 ! _w be+ only 9 ,god's h&2 & x is 9 m]cy to u t he has conceal$ ^! future ev5ts f u4 ,to ?is we may add1 t ?is art1 & ^? t use x1 is v (t5 spok5 aga9/ 9 scripture1 & ! *ur* w>n$ aga9/ x2 :5 ,god says1 ,le>n n ! way ( ! ,hea!n1 & be n dismay$ at ! signs ( heav51 ,j]4 x4 #b4 ,& else:]e1 ,?\ art we>i$ 9 ! multitude ( ?y c\nsels1 let n[ ! a/rolog]s1 ! />-gaz]s1 ! mon?ly progno/icators1 /& up & save !e1 ,isa4 xlvii4 #ac4 ,& else:]e1 !y are rank$ ) div9]s1 & call$ li>s1 *ap4 xliv4 #be4 ,if x be inquir$1 ,:e!r any good m5 h ev] practis$ ?is art1 ?\gh )\t pret5d+ to h _h any intimation f ,satan1 b only proce$+ accord+ to ! rules prescrib$ !re98 ,x is n my bus9ess to c5sure m51 b ?+s4 ,!re=e ! be/ t c be said !re( is2 t if any good m5 h /udi$ or practis$ x1 !y h g5]ally blam$ !mselves = x aft]w>ds1 or1 at lea/1 confess$ ! unc]ta9ty & presumption !re(4 ,& we read ( "s t1 9 ! "t ( _! ignorance1 _h addict$ !mselves !reunto2 :o1 :5 x pleas$ ,god to conv]t !m1 h laid x aside1 & burn$ ! books f :5ce !y le>n$ x1 ,acts xix4 #ai4 ,x is object$ aga9/ :at has be5 said conc]n+ ! unlawfulness ( judicial a/rology1 t ,moses addict$ himself to ! /udy !re(1 ( :om x is said1 ,t he 0 le>n$ 9 all ! wisdom ( ! ,egyptians1 *ap4 vii4 #bb4 ,to :i* x may be repli$1 t if1 by ! wisdom ( ! ,egyptians1 we und]/&1 z mo/ expositors d1 judicial a/rology1 ,moses might "k1 b n approve (1 or practise ?is art1 :i* 0 s mu* 9 use among ! ,egyptians4 ,b x may be1 no?+ m is int5d$ by x1 b 8 kn[+ ! regul> motion ( ! />s1 & ! wisdom ( ,god se5 !re91 )\t judg+ ( future ev5ts !reby2 :i* is n only lawful1 b comm5dable3 ?\gh1 ,i am apt to ?9k1 t by ! wisdom ( ! ,egyptians1 we are to und]/& ^? maxims ( /ate1 & ! secrets ( ,ph>aoh's c\rt1 :i* he _h an opportunity to "k1 z be+ a great fav\rite ) him1 z ,josephus obs]ves1 :o ?9ks t he design$ t he %\ld succe$ him 9 ! ?rone#bjg4 ,?us hav+ consid]$ ?is ,comm&m5t z be+ brok5 by ,a!ism & idolatry1 & ! v>i\s k9ds & degrees !re(2 :i* is call$ our hav+ o!r gods2 ,we proce$ n[ to inquire :at is meant by ^! words be=e me 9 ! fir/ ,comm&m5t1 :i* are an intimation ( ! aggravation ( ! s9s =bidd5 !re92 :]eby ,god puts u 9 m9d ( 8 all-see+ eye1 :i* ought to det] u f ! brea* ( x2 especially :5 we consid]1 t inasmu* z he beholds all our actions1 he _c b be exce$+ly displeas$ :5 we ent]ta9 any conceptions ( him t t5d to "q 8 au?ority1 de?rone 8 sov]eignty1 or ali5ate our affections f him1 & set up any ?+ 9 competition ) him4 ,& ?is %\ld tea* u h[ we ought to set ! ,"l always be=e u1 consid]+ him z ! he>t-se>*+ ,god1 :o is jeal\s = 8 own hon\r1 & w n suff] ?is s9 to g unpuni%$4 ,footnote #bje3 ,to ?is ! poet's obs]vation might well be appli$1 ,tantum religio potuit saud]e malorum6 ,lucet4 de ,nat4 ,r]4 ,lib4 #a4 ,& t human sacrifices 7 (f]$1 appe>s f :at we read ( ! k+ ( ,moab1 :o took 8 elde/ son1 t %\ld h reign$ 9 8 /ead1 & (f]$ him = a burnt-(f]+1 #b ,k+s iii4 #bg4 ,footnote #bjf3 ,satan knew ! /ate ( ! armies1 & wi%$ to drive ,saul to despair4 ,footnote #bjg3 ,vid4 ,jos4 ,antq4 ,lib4 ,,ii4 ,cap4 #e4 ,que/4 ,,cvii41 ,,cviii41 ,,cix41 ,,cx4 ,,que/4 ,,cvii4 ,:i* is ! second ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! second ,comm&m5t is ,?\ %alt n make unto !e any grav5 image1 or any lik5ess ( any ?+ t is 9 heav5 above1 or t is 9 ! e>? b5ea?1 or t is 9 ! wat] "u ! e>?2 ?\ %alt n b[ d[n to !m1 nor s]ve !m2 = ,i ! ,"l ?y ,god am a jeal\s ,god1 visit+ ! iniquity ( ! fa!rs ^u ! *ildr51 unto ! ?ird & f\r? g5]ation ( !m t hate me2 & %ew+ m]cy unto ?\s&s1 ( !m t love me & keep my comm&m5ts4 ,,que/4 ,,cviii4 ,:at are ! duties requir$ 9 ! second ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! duties requir$ 9 ! second comm&m5t are ! receiv+1 obs]v+1 & keep+ pure & entire1 all su* religi\s wor%ip & ord9ances z ,god ha? in/itut$ 9 8 ^w1 p>ticul>ly pray] & ?anksgiv+ 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/1 ! read+1 prea*+1 & he>+ ( ! ^w1 ! adm9i/ration & receiv+ ( ! sacram5ts1 *ur*-gov]nm5t1 & discipl9e1 ! m9i/ry & ma9t5ance !re(1 religi\s fa/+1 swe>+ by ! "n ( ,god1 & v[+ unto him4 ,z also ! disapprov+1 dete/+1 oppos+ all false wor%ip2 & accord+ to ea* ones' place & call+1 remov+ x1 & all monum5ts ( idolatry4 ,,que/4 ,,cix4 ,:at are ! s9s =bidd5 9 ! second ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! s9s =bidd5 9 ! second ,comm&m5t1 are1 all devis+1 c\nsell+1 comm&+1 us+1 & any ways approv+ any religi\s wor%ip n in/itut$ by ,god himself1 tol]at+ a false religion1 ! mak+ any repres5tation ( ,god1 ( all1 or ( any ( ! ?ree ,p]sons1 ei!r inw>dly 9 our m9d1 or outw>dly1 9 any k9d ( image or lik5ess ( any creature :atsoev]1 all wor%ipp+ ( x1 or ,god1 9 x1 or by x2 ! mak+ ( any repres5tation ( feign$ deities1 & all wor%ip ( !m1 or s]vice belong+ to !m1 all sup]/iti\s devices1 corrupt+ ! wor%ip ( ,god1 add+ to x1 tak+ f x1 :e!r inv5t$ & tak5 up ( ourselves1 or receiv$ by tradition f o!rs2 ?\gh "u ! title ( antiquity1 cu/om1 devotion1 good int5t1 or any o!r pret5ce :atsoev]1 simony1 sacrilege1 all neglect1 contempt1 h9d]+ & oppos+ ! wor%ip & ord9ances :i* ,god ha? appo9t$4 ,,que/4 ,,cx4 ,:at are ! reasons annex$ to ! second ,comm&m5t ! m to en=ce x8 ,,answ4 ,! reasons annex$ to ! second ,comm&m5t1 ! m to en=ce x1 conta9$ 9 ^! words1 ,= ,i ! ,"l ?y ,god am a jeal\s ,god1 visit+ ! iniquities ( ! fa!rs ^u ! *ildr51 unto ! ?ird & f\r? g5]ation1 ( !m t hate me2 & %ew+ m]cy unto ?\s&s ( !m t love me1 & keep my comm&m5ts are1 besides ,god's sov]eignty ov] u1 & prop]ty 9 u1 8 f]v5t zeal = 8 own wor%ip1 & 8 rev5geful indignation aga9/ all false wor%ip1 z be+ a spiritual :or$om1 acc\nt+ ! break]s ( ?is comm&m5t su* z hate him1 & ?reat5+ to puni% !m unto div]s g5]ations1 & e/eem+ ! obs]v]s ( x1 su* z love him1 & keep 8 comm&m5ts1 & promis+ m]cy to !m unto _m g5]ations4 ,be=e we proce$ to consid] ! subject-matt] ( ?is ,comm&m5t1 we %all premise some?+1 9 g5]al1 conc]n+ ! diff]5ce betwe5 x1 & ! fir/ ,comm&m5t4 ,! fir/ ,comm&m5t respects ! object ( wor%ip2 ! second1 ! mann] 9 :i* x is to be p]=m$4 ,accord+ly ! =m] =bids1 our n own+ ,god to be su* an "o1 z he has reveal$ himself to be1 9 8 ^w2 z also ! sub/itut+ any creature 9 8 room1 or ackn[l$g+ x1 ei!r directly1 or by consequ5ce1 to be our *ief good & happ9ess2 ! latt] obliges u to wor%ip ?is ,god1 9 su* a way z he has prescrib$1 9 opposition to t1 :i* takes its rise f our own inv5tion4 ,^! two ,comm&m5ts !re=e be+ s di/9ct1 we _c b ?9k ! ,papi/s to be *>geable ) a v great absurdity1 9 mak+ ! second to be only an app5dix to ! fir/1 or an explication ( x2 ! design :]e( seems to be1 t !y might exculpate !mselves f ! *>ge ( idolatry1 9 sett+ up image-wor%ip1 :i* !y ?9k to be no crime2 because !y are n s /upid z to /yle ! image a god1 or make x ! supreme object ( wor%ip2 :]eas ?is ,comm&m5t1 =bidd+ false wor%ip1 is directly contr>y to _! practice ( wor%ipp+ ,god !reby4 ,! me?od1 9 :i* ?is ,comm&m5t is laid d[n1 is ! same ) t ( sev]al o!rs1 viz4 z we h !re91 an acc\nt ( ! duties requir$1 ! s9s =bidd51 & ! reasons annex$ to en=ce x4 ,we %all !re=e ,i4 ,consid] ! duties comm&$4 ,^! are conta9$ 9 two heads4 #a4 ,! obligation we are "u to obs]ve1 or att5d ^u1 su* religi\s wor%ip & ord9ances z ,god ha? appo9t$4 ,religi\s wor%ip is t :]eby we address ourselves to ,god1 z a ,god ( inf9ite p]fection2 pr(ess an entire subjection & devot$ness to him z our ,god2 put our tru/ 9 him = a supply ( all our wants1 & ascribe t praise & glory1 t is due to him1 z our *ief good1 mo/ b\ntiful b5efactor1 & only portion & happ9ess4 ,z = ! ord9ances1 our att5dance on !m dep5ds on a div9e comm&1 to :i* ,god has annex$ a promise ( 8 graci\s pres5ce1 :]eby our expectations are rais$1 t we %all obta9 "s bless+s f him1 :5 we engage !re9 9 a "r mann]1 9 :i* respect !y are in/itut$ means ( grace1 & pl$ges ( t special fav\r :i* he designs to be/[ on 8 p4 ,?is is t :i* m especially r5d]s a duty enjo9$1 an ord9ance4 ,accord+ly our ,savi\r says1 ,:]e two or ?ree are ga!r$ toge!r 9 my "n1 !re am ,i 9 ! mid/ ( !m1 ,matt4 xviii4 #bj4 ,n[ ^! ord9ances are ei!r solit>y or social2 su* z we are oblig$ to p]=m 9 our closets1 *ap4 vi4 #f4 9 our families2 or 9 ^? public assemblies :]e ,god is wor%ipp$4 ,^! are p>ticul>ly m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]2 & !y are pray]1 ?anksgiv+1 read+1 prea*+1 & he>+ ! ^w1 ! adm9i/ration & receiv+ ! sacram5ts2 to :i* we may add1 prais+ ,god by s++2 all :i* w be insi/$ on 9 a foll[+ answ]1 & !re=e we pass by !m at pres5t1 & %all only obs]ve2 t z ^! are duties :i* are daily incumb5t on u1 s !re are o!r duties or ord9ances1 :i* are only to be p]=m$ z ! necessity ( affairs require x2 su* z religi\s fa/+1 :]eby we express public tok5s ( m\rn+ & humiliation1 & p]=m o!r duties agreeable !reunto1 :5 ,god is provok$ by cry+ s9s2 or :5 8 judgm5ts are ^u u1 & our families1 or ! *ur* ( ,god 9 g5]al4 ,?us ! prophet ,joel1 :5 speak+ conc]n+ sev]al desolat+ judgm5ts1 :i* ,israel 0 expos$ to1 comm&s !m to sanctify a fa/1 call a solemn assembly2 & to weep betwe5 ! por* & ! alt>2 & say1 sp>e ?y p1 ,o ,"l1 & give n ?9e h]itage to reproa*1 ,joel ii4 #ae1 #ag4 ,?is is n to be done at all times1 b :5 ! provid5ce ( ,god calls = x4 ,!re=e we h no w>rant = ! obs]vation ( annual fa/s2 :5 t :i* 0 ! fir/ occasion !re(1 is remov$2 mu* less = ^? weeks ( fa/+ :i* ! ,papi/s obs]ve1 :i* !y call ,l5t2 = :i*1 no suffici5t reason c be assign$ :y x %\ld be obs]v$ at t r ?an any o!r "t ( ! ye>4 ,& _! fa/+ on c]ta9 days ( ! week _c be v9dicat$2 mu* less _! do+ ?is )\t jo9+ o!r religi\s duties to x1 or _! ab/a9+ f "s k9ds ( food1 :ile !y indulge !mselves 9 eat+ o!rs t are equally grateful to ! appetite2 :i* is a ludicr\s & sup]/iti\s way ( fa/+4 ,aga91 ano!r occasional duty or ord9ance is1 our sett+ ap>t "t = ?anksgiv+ to ,god = deliv]ances f public or national calamities1 or ^? :i* m imm$iately respect ourselves & families2 9 :i* ^? religi\s duties are to be p]=m$1 t t5d to express our spiritual joy & ?ankfulness to ,god1 :o is ! ,au?or !re(1 & at ! same "t1 we are to pray1 t he w\ld enable u to walk z su* :o are h]eby laid "u r5ew$ engagem5ts to be 82 ?us ! ,jews obs]v$ "s days ( ?anksgiv+ = _! deliv]ance f ,haman's conspiracy1 ,e/h4 ix4 #bj1 seq4 ,& ?is is to be religi\sly obs]v$1 :]e9 x diff]s f t c>nal joy1 :i* is g5]ally express$ by ^? :o receive m]cies1 b d n give glory to ,god1 ! sole ,au?or !re(4 ,moreov]1 besides ^! occasional ord9ances1 !re is ano!r m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 namely1 v[+ to ,god4 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,v[1 & pay unto ! ,"l1 ,psal4 lxxvi4 #aa4 :i* ei!r1 m especially1 respects _! ent]+ into a solemn obligation1 or promise to give some?+ t 0 to be appli$ to ! support ( ! public & co/ly-wor%ip :i* 0 p]=m$ "u ! c]emonial law2 ^u :i* acc\nt x is said1 9 ! foll[+ words1 ,br+ pres5ts unto him2 or x may be consid]$ z to :at conc]ns ! moral reason ( ! ?+1 z includ+ 9 x our resolution to set ap>t1 or apply "s portion ( our worldly sub/ance1 z ,god has prosp]$ u 9 our secul> affairs1 to ! ma9ta9+ & promot+ 8 cause & int]e/ 9 ! _w4 ,& we ought1 at ! same "t1 to devote ourselves to him1 :]eby we ackn[l$ge 8 "r to u1 & all t we h4 ,?us ! apo/le says1 conc]n+ ! *ur*es ( ,mac$onia1 n only t !y devot$ _! sub/ance to ,god1 b t !y gave !mselves1 also unto ! ,"l1 #a ,cor4 viii4 #e4 ,?is does n include 9 x our resolution to d ^? ?+s t are out ( our own p[]2 or1 t we w ex]cise ^? graces t are ! special gift ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 b r a d$ication ( ourselves to him1 9 hope ( obta9+ t grace f him :i* w enable u to p]=m ^? duties1 :i* are indisp5sably necess>y to1 & insep>ably connect$ ) salvation4 ,?is is su* a v[+ to ,god1 z w n h a t5d5cy to ensn>e our own consci5ces1 or detract f 8 glory1 :o is alone ! ,au?or ( all grace2 nor does x conta9 9 x ! lea/ in/ance ( presumption1 b x is a duty :i* we ought to p]=m by fai?1 to 8 glory & our own edification4 ,& to ?is we might add ano!r ord9ance1 m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]2 namely1 swe>+ by ! "n ( ,god2 :i*1 z we h else:]e express$ x1 conta9s a swe>+ fealty to him1 & our consecrat+ & devot+ ourselves to him#bjh4 ,& z to :at respects swe>+1 z x is a religi\s duty to be p]=m$ 9 subs]vi5cy to civil duties1 we %all h occasion to speak ( t "u ! ?ird ,comm&m5t2 & !re=e we pass x ov] at pres5t1 & proce$ to consid]1 #b4 ,t ^!1 & all o!r religi\s duties or ord9ances :i* ,god has enjo9$1 are to be kept pure & entire4 ,z we are n to ca/ (f ! ord9ances ( ,god 9 g5]al1 s we mu/ take he$ t we d n1 :ile we p]=m "s1 live 9 ! neglect ( o!rs2 = t is n to keep !m entire4 ,?us private duties are n to %ut out ^? :i* are social 9 our families or ! public assemblies2 nor entr5* on t "t :i* ought to be allott$ = !m2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 x is n suffici5t = u to wor%ip ,god 9 public1 &1 at ! same "t1 ca/ (f all secret duties4 ,?is reproves ! practice ( "s mod]n en?usia/s1 :o pray n1 unless mov$ by ! ,_s1 z !y pret5d2 & d5y _! obligation to obs]ve ! ord9ances ( baptism & ! ,"l's supp]4 ,moreov]1 z we are to keep ! ord9ances ( ,god entire1 we are also to keep !m pure2 t is1 to all[ (1 or practise no?+ b :at is w>rant$ by ! rules :i* ,god has giv5 u 9 8 ^w1 9 opposition to ^? :o corrupt 8 wor%ip1 by intrud+ ^? ord9ances into x :i* are ( _! own inv5tion2 & pret5d+1 t ?\gh ,god has n comm&$ !m1 yet ! s]vice :i* we p]=m 7:i* c be no o!r ?an w-wor%ip7 w be acceptable to him4 ,?is leads u1 ,,ii4 ,to consid] ! s9s =bidd5 9 ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,! g5]al scope & design h]e(1 z to :at conc]ns ! negative "p ( x1 is ,god's prohibit+ all false wor%ip1 ei!r 9 our he>ts1 outw>d actions or ge/ures1 :]eby we adh]e to our own imag9ations r ?an 8 reveal$ w2 :i* is ! only rule ( in/itut$ wor%ip4 ,! ?+s =bidd5 9 ?is comm&m5t may be r$uc$ to ?ree heads2 #a4 ,a n att5d+ on ! ord9ances ( ,god ) t holy1 humble1 & becom+ frame ( _s1 t ! solemnity ( ! duties !mselves1 or ! au?ority ( ,god enjo9+1 or ! advantages :i* we may expect to receive by !m1 call =4 ,:5 we d n s]i\sly ?9k :at we are go+ ab\t be=e we engage 9 holy duties1 or wat* ov] our own he>ts & affections1 or else wor%ip ,god 9 a c>eless & indiff]5t mann]1 9 :i* case we may be said to draw nigh to him ) our lips1 :ile our he>ts are f> f him4 #b4 ,we f>!r break ?is comm&m5t1 :5 we inv5t ord9ances :i* ,god has no :]e 9 8 ^w comm&$2 or ?9k to recomm5d ourselves to him by su* ge/ures1 or modes ( wor%ip1 :i* we h no prec$5t or example = 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t2 ?is is :at is g5]ally call$ sup]/ition & w-wor%ip4 ,?us we read 9 ! deg5]ate age ( ! *ur*1 t ! /atutes ( ,omri 7 kept1 & ! works ( ! h\se ( ,ahab1 ,micah vi4 #af4 z intimat+ t false wor%ip :i* 0 practis$ by !m4 ,& "h we _c b obs]ve1 t !re are _m ?+s 9 :i* ! ,papi/s are *>geable ) sup]/ition & w-wor%ip1 if n ) idolatry4 ,z = in/ance1 7#a47 ,_! wor%ipp+ ! bread 9 ! sacram5t1 z suppos+ x to be ! real body & blood ( ,*ri/1 & n b>ely ! sign !re(2 und]/&+ ! words ( our ,savi\r1 9 :i*1 9 in/itut+ ?is ord9ance1 he says1 ,?is is my body1 ,matt4 xxvi4 #bf4 9 a lit]al s5se2 :]eas x ought to be tak5 9 a figurative4 ,aga91 7#b47 ,_! lift+ up ! bread 9 ! sacram5t1 pret5d+ t ?is is a real (f]+ ( ,*ri/1 &1 at ! same "t1 ! p be+ oblig$ to %ew all possible m>ks ( sorr[2 su* z beat+ _! brea/s1 %ak+ _! heads1 c4 z ?\gh !y really saw ,*ri/ on ! cross2 :]eas x is a pr(an+ ! ,"l's supp]1 to say t ,*ri/ is really & visibly (f]$ !re9 by ! h&s ( ! prie/2 :i* is contr>y to :at ! apo/le says ( 8 be+ b once (f]$ to be> ! s9s ( _m1 ,heb4 ix4 #bh4 7#c47 ,!y use sev]al sup]/iti\s c]emonies 9 baptism1 :i* h1 inde$1 a %ew ( religion1 b want a div9e sanction1 & are no o!r ?an an addition to ,*ri/'s in/itution4 ,?us !y use spittle1 salt1 & cream1 besides ! wat] ) :i* ! *ild is to be baptis$1 & ano9t x ) oil1 & use exorcism1 comm&+ ! unclean _s to dep>t out ( x1 & sign+ x ) ! sign ( ! cross2 at :i* !y suppose ! ,devil to be s t]rifi$1 t he is h]eby oblig$ to leave x1 be+ by ?is means1 z x 71 fright$ away4 ,b ! pr9cipal reason !y give = _! add+ ?is c]emony to ,*ri/'s in/itution1 is to signify t ! *ild is h]eby oblig$ to fight manfully "u ,*ri/'s bann]2 :i* obligation is nei!r increas$ nor dim9i%$ !reby2 & x is a sign :i* he makes no m5tion (4 7#d47 ,_! frequ5t cross+ ( !mselves1 z a pres]vative aga9/ s91 & a means to keep !m f ! p[] ( ! ,devil1 & to r5d] _! pray]s acceptable 9 ! sight ( ,god4 7#e47 ,! spl5dor & magnific5ce ( _! *ur*es1 & especially ! %ape & figure ( !m1 z accommodat$ to t ( ,solomon's temple1 & _! situation ea/ & we/2 & also _! b[+ to ! alt>1 :i* is plac$ 9 ! ea/2 = :i* !re is n ! lea/ %ad[ ( argum5t 9 scripture1 nor example 9 ! pure/ ages ( ! *ur*4 7#f47 ,! ludicr\s & unw>rantable c]emonies us$ 9 ! consecration ( *ur*es1 & ! rev]5ce t e "o mu/ %ew to places ?us consecrat$1 ?\gh x be n 9 ! div9e wor%ip4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t !re are _m sup]/iti\s c]emonies 9 consecrat+ all ! vessels & ut5sils t are us$ 9 _! *ur*es2 yea1 ! v bells are baptis$1 or1 z !y express x1 consecrat$ t s ! ,devil may be afraid ( ! s\nd !re(1 & keep 8 di/ance f ^? places ( wor%ip 9 :i* !y are fix$2 :i* *>ms c be reckon$ no o!r ?an ! sport ( ! p[]s ( d>kness1 or look$ on by !m ) contempt4 7#g47 ,!y ascribe a div9e1 yea1 a m]itori\s virtue1 to ! frequ5t repeat+ ! ,"l's pray] 9 ,lat91 commonly call$ ,pat] no/]1 & ! angel's salutation ( ! virg9 ,m>y1 m5tion$ 9 ,luke i4 #bh4 call$ ,ave ,m>ia2 :i* words !y put a corrupt s5se ^u1 contr>y to ! prop] mean+ !re(2 :i*1 if only recit$1 :e!r und]/ood or no1 x is reckon$ acceptable s]vice4 7#h47 ,! di/9ction ( g>m5ts1 & ! relative hol9ess ( p]sons t we> !m z signifi$ !reby4 ,to :i* we may add1 ! canonical h\rs :i* are appo9t$ = ! p]=m+ div9e s]vice2 especially if we consid] ! reason :i* !y allege = x1 namely1 because !re 0 some?+ rem>kable done or suff]$ by ,*ri/1 at ^? h\rs 9 ! day4 ,^! ?+s argue !m guilty ( sup]/ition4 7#i47 ,we might also take notice ( ! _m ?+s :i* !y make m]*&ise (1 z consecrat$ bread1 wax c&les1 c4 to :i* !y ascribe a spiritual virtue1 or "s advantages to be receiv$ h]eby1 by ^? t pur*ase !m2 :i* t5ds to advance ! price !re(4 ,!re are also ! relicts :i* !y call ! *ur*'s treasure1 or ^? r>ities :i* !y pur*ase at a great rate2 ?\gh "s ( ! wis] ,papi/s h made b a je/ ( !m4 ,we pass by _m o!r sup]/iti\s c]emonies us$ by !m1 = brevity sake1 & %all only obs]ve1 7#aj47 ,_! b[+ at ! "n ( ,jesus2 :i* c h>dly be v9dicat$ f ! *>ge ( sup]/ition1 especially because no extraord9>y in/ance ( rev]5ce is express$ at ! m5tion ( ^? incommunicable attributes ( ,god1 :i* are ascrib$ to him2 nor1 inde$1 d !y b[ ! knee at ! m5tion+ ( ! ^w ,savi\r1 ,*ri/1 or ,emmanuel1 or :5 any o!r div9e *>act]s are giv5 him4 ,! only scripture !y make use ( to v9dicate ?is practice1 is 9 ,phil4 ii4 #aj4 ,t at ! "n ( ,jesus e knee %\ld b[2 :]eas x is pla91 t ?is b[+ ! knee does n signify a bodily ge/ure1 b only a subjection ( s\l to ,*ri/1 z angels1 au?orities & p[]s are said to be made subject to him1 #a ,pet4 iii4 #bb4 ,^!1 inde$1 are a v consid]able "p ( ! inhabitants ( heav51 b !y h no knees to b[2 & z = ?+s "u ! e>?1 to wit1 ! p[]s ( d>kness2 !y d n b[ to him 9 a way ( wor%ip1 b are subject$ to him z conqu]$ enemies4 ,:i* leads u to consid]1 #c4 ,t !y are guilty ( ! brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t1 :o frame an image ( any ( ! p]sons ( ! ,godhead1 or ( any creature 9 heav5 or e>?1 z a means or help made use ( 9 ord] to _! wor%ipp+ ,god4 ,"h x mu/ be enquir$1 7#a47 ,:e!r ! mak+ images1 absolutely1 or 9 all respects1 be unlawful4 ,to :i* x is g5]ally answ]$1 t if pictures repres5t+ creatures1 ei!r 9 heav5 or e>?1 be made ) no o!r design1 b 9 an hi/orical way1 to propagate ! memory ( p]sons1 & _! actions to po/]ity1 x seems n to be a brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,b ! s9 =bidd5 !re91 express$ 9 ^? words1 ,mak+ to ourselves ! image or lik5ess ( creatures 9 heav5 or e>?1 is :5 we design to wor%ip ,god by !m2 & accord+ly ! us+ bodily ge/ures to !m1 su* z ^? :i* are us$ 9 ! wor%ip ( ,god2 z b[+1 uncov]+ ! head1 c4 :]e9 a p]son designs an act ( wor%ip1 is idolatry4 ,& if no?+ else is int5d$ b ! wor%ipp+ ( ,god by !m1 x c h>dly be excus$ f ! appe>ance ( idolatry at lea/2 s t1 accord+ to "o ( ! rules be=e laid d[n = ! und]/&+ ! ,t5 ,comm&m5ts1 x is to be reckon$ a brea* ( ! second ,comm&m5t2 :i* is :at we are n[ consid]+#bji4 7#b47 ,x mu/ f>!r be enquir$1 :e!r x be unlawful to repres5t any ( ! p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 by pictures or c>v$ images8 to ?is we answ]1 t ,god be+ inf9ite & incompreh5sible1 x is impossible to frame any image l him1 ,isa4 xl4 #ah4 *ap4 xlvi4 #e4 ,acts xvii4 #bi4 ,moreov]1 he assigns ?is z a reason :y ,israel %\ld make no image ( him1 because !y saw no mann] ( similitude :5 he spake to !m 9 ,horeb1 out ( ! mid/ ( ! fire2 & adds1 le/ ye corrupt y\rselves1 & make y a grav5 image1 ,deut4 iv4 #ae1 #af4 ,& ! apo/le /yles ?is an (f]+ ! highe/ affront to ,god1 :5 he speaks ( "s :o *ang$ ! glory ( ! incorruptible ,god into an image made l to corruptible man4 ,rom4 i4 #bc4 ,!re are o!rs1 :o1 ?\gh !y d n mu* c>e to def5d ! practice ( mak+ pictures ( ,god1 yet plead = describ+ an emblem ( ! ,tr9ity1 su* z a triangle1 ) ! "n ,jehovah 9 ! mid/ ( x4 ,b t :i* ,i w\ld obs]ve conc]n+ ?is practice is1 t if ! design h]e( be to wor%ip ,god by x1 x is idolatry2 b if n1 x is unw>rantable1 &1 inde$1 unnecess>y2 s9ce a ,tr9ity ( p]sons 9 ! unity ( ! div9e ess5ce1 is to be und]/ood z reveal$ 9 scripture1 & n br\ght to our remembrance by an emblem1 :i* is an ord9ance ( our own inv5tion4 ,x is f>!r enquir$1 :e!r we may n describe our ,savi\r1 z he sometimes is by ! ,papi/s1 9 ^? ?+s t respect 8 human nature8 :e!r we may n p\rtray him z an infant 9 8 "m's arms2 or1 z conv]s+ "h on e>?1 or hang+ on ! cross2 z !y n only describe him1 b adore ?is image or repres5tation ( ,*ri/ crucifi$1 :i* !y call a crucifix8 ,to ?is we answ]2 t :atev] ( ,*ri/ comes )9 ! rea* ( ! art ( man to del9eate or describe1 is only 8 human nature1 :i* is n ! object ( div9e adoration2 & !re=e ?is r t5ds to debase ?an give u rais$ & becom+ conceptions ( him z su*4 ,z to :at is argu$ by "s1 to prove t x is n unlawful to make an image ( ,god1 inasmu* z he is sometimes repres5t$ z hav+ a body1 or bodily p>ts2 & ! prophet ,daniel describes ,god ! ,fa!r1 z ! anci5t ( days1 ,dan4 vii4 #i4 !re=e1 !y suppose1 t x is n unlawful = !m to make su* repres5tations ( him by images4 ,to ?is x may be answ]$1 t ,god's be+ describ$ by ! p>ts ( human bodies1 is 9 condesc5sion to ! weakness ( our capacities1 or agreeable to human modes ( speak+2 9 :i* ! eye signifies wisdom1 ! arm p[]1 ! he>t love1 c4 ,we are1 not)/&+ ^? modes ( expression1 to ab/ract 9 our ?\ghts1 e ?+ t is c>nal1 or applicable to ! creature :5 conceiv+ ( him1 & !re=e n to give occasion to any to ?9k t he is l ourselves1 by describ+ him 9 su* a way4 ,! ,papi/s n only plead = mak+ su* l images1 b set !m up 9 *ur*es1 call+ !m ! laym5's books1 ) a design to in/ruct !m 9 ^? ?+s :i* ! image repres5ts4 ,to :i* x may be repli$1 t su* a me?od ( in/ruction is )\t any w>rant f scripture1 z well z contr>y to ! practice ( ! pure/ ages ( ! *ur*1 :o always ?\ght t ! ^w ( ,god 0 suffici5t to lead !m into ! k ( himself1 )\t mak+ use ( a picture to t end4 ,b not)/&+ ?is col\r is put on _! practice1 ( sett+ up su*-l images 9 *ur*es2 yet !re are "s :o plead = ! wor%ip ( images1 only ) ?is di/9ction1 t x is a subord9ate or a relative wor%ip t !y give to !m1 :ile1 at ! same "t1 ! highe/ wor%ip is giv5 to ,god only2 9 :i* respect !y _c exculpate !mselves f ! *>ge ( idolatry4 ,&1 inde$1 9 "s ( _! books ( devotion1 we f9d ! same expressions us$1 :5 !y address !mselves to ! creature1 z ?\gh !y 7 pay+ div9e adoration to ,god2 p>ticul>ly 9 ! book1 t is well kn[n among !m1 call$ ! ,virg9 ,m>y's ,psalt]2 9 :i* h] "n is (t5 ins]t$ in/ead ( ! "n ( ,god1 :i* is ! highe/ /ra9 ( blasphemy4 ,?us :5 x is said1 ,o come let u kneel be=e ! ,"l our ,mak]1 ,psal4 xcv4 #f4 in/ead ( ! ,"l1 !y put ! ,virg9 ,m>y4 ,& :5 x is said1 ,h m]cy ^u me1 ,o ,god1 c4 ,psal4 li4 #a4 !y pray1 ,h m]cy ^u me1 ,o ,lady1 c4 :i* expressions _c be read )\t dete/ation4 ,& !re are _m m to ! l purpose1 9 t book4 ,:5 ?is has be5 object$ aga9/ !m z a specim5 ( _! idolatry1 all ! reply !y make to x is2 t ! book 0 writt5 by a private p]son1 z an help to devotion1 b n e/abli%$ by ! au?ority ( ! *ur*1 :i* is n to be *>g$ ) e absurdity :i* "s ( _! communion may advance4 ,to :i* x may be repli$1 t ! *ur* ( ,rome has be5 v ready to condemn bett] books1 writt5 by ^? :o 7 n 9 _! communion2 :]eas !y nev] publicly condemn$ ?is book1 b r comm5d$ x1 z writt5 ) a good design4 ,besides we may f>!r obs]ve1 t !re are _m blasphem\s expressions giv5 to ! virg9 ,m>y1 9 _! ,brevi>ies & ,missals1 :i* are us$ by public au?ority4 ,?us %e is (t5 address$ to 9 su* *>act]s z ^!1 viz4 ! "m ( m]cy1 ! gate ( heav51 ! que5 ( heav51 ! empress ( ! _w2 & sometimes %e is desir$ n only to pray h] son to help !m1 b1 by ! au?ority ( a "m1 to comm& him to d x4 ,at o!r times !y desire h] to help & save !m h]self2 & accord+ly !y give h] ! title ( ,r$eem]1 & ,savi\r1 z well z our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,& sometimes !y pr(ess !mselves to put _! tru/ & confid5ce 9 h]4 ,if ?is be n idolatry1 :]e is !re any to be f\nd 9 ! _w8 ,to ?is we may also add1 t idolatry :i* is practis$ by !m 9 _! devotion1 to ! images ( o!r sa9ts4 ,e sa9t 9 _! ,kal5d> is call$ ^u1 9 8 turn2 among :om "s inde$ 7 good m51 z ! m>tyrs1 :o refus$ to be wor%ipp$ :ile on e>?2 h[ mu* soev] ^! wor%ip !m n[ !y are 9 heav54 ,b !re are o!rs :om ! ,popes h canoniz$ = sa9ts1 :o 7 little bett] ?an devils inc>nate1 :ile !y 7 "h ^u e>?2 & o!rs h be5 rebels & traitors to _! k+ & c\ntry1 & suff]$ ! j rew>d ( _! wick$ness2 su* z ^! are f\nd among ^? :om !y pay ?is wor%ip to4 ,!re are also o!rs :om !y wor%ipp$ z sa9ts2 conc]n+ :om x may be mu* que/ion$ :e!r !re ev] 7 su* p]sons 9 ! _w2 ^! may be call$ fabul\s sa9ts4 ,nev]!less1 images are made to _! hon\r1 & pray]s direct$ to !m4 ,& !re are o!r ?+s wor%ipp$ by !m1 :i* nev] _h life1 z ! picture ( ! cross1 & _m pret5d$ relics ( ! sa9ts4 ,s t ^u ! :ole1 we _c b ?9k t we h1 9 ?is mode ( wor%ip1 a notori\s in/ance ( ! brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,& we _c b conclude1 t h]e9 !y h apo/atiz$1 or turn$ aside f ! purity ( ! gospel4 ,x may be obs]v$1 t ! *ur*1 = ! fir/ ?ree hundr$ ye>s aft] ,*ri/1 _h comp>atively1 b little sup]/ition1 & no idolatry2 b 9 ! f\r? ,c5tury1 sup]/ition began to ins9uate itself into x2 !n x 0 t ! pictures ( ! m>tyrs1 :o _h suff]$ 9 ,*ri/'s cause1 7 fir/ set up 9 *ur*es1 ?\gh )\t any design ( wor%ipp+ !m2 & ?is 0 n univ]sally approv$ (4 ,z = image-wor%ip1 x 0 n br\ght into ! *ur* till above sev5 hundr$ ye>s aft] ,*ri/2 & !n !re 0 a consid]able opposition made to x by "s2 & ?is k9d ( wor%ip 0 set up 9 "o reign1 & prohibit$ 9 ano!r2 b aft]w>ds x univ]sally prevail$ 9 ! ,romi% *ur*1 :5 arriv$ to t height ( impiety & idolatry1 )\t opposition1 z x is at ?is day4 ,we n[ proce$ to obs]ve1 ,,iii4 ,! reasons annex$ to ?is ,comm&m5t1 :i* are tak5 f ! consid]ation ( :at ,god is 9 himself2 ,i am ! ,"l1 or ,jehovah2 :i* be+ a "n nev] giv5 to any creature1 is expressive ( all 8 div9e p]fections1 :i* r5d] him ! object ( wor%ip1 & oblige u to p]=m t wor%ip :i* he requires1 9 su* a way z is agreeable !reunto2 he also /yles himself a ,god to 8 p1 ,i am ?y ,god2 !re=e to set up /range gods1 or to wor%ip him 9 a way n prescrib$ by him1 is a violation ( 8 cov5ant1 z well z n p]=m+ ! duty we owe to him1 & w\ld r5d] u unfit to be own$ by him z 8 p4 ,& x is f>!r obs]v$1 t !y :o ?us corrupt !mselves1 & p]v]t 8 wor%ip1 are /yl$ hat]s ( him1 & !re=e c expect no?+ b to be dealt ) z enemies4 ,?is he gives !m to und]/&1 inasmu* z he /yles himself a jeal\s1 or s9-rev5g+ ,god1 visit+ ! iniquities ( ! fa!rs ^u ! *ildr54 ,= ! und]/&+ ( :i*1 let x be consid]$1 #a4 ,t ?\gh ,god does n puni% *ildr5 ) et]nal de/ruction1 = ! s9s ( _! imm$iate p>5ts1 yet ^! (t5times br+ temporal judgm5ts on families4 ,?us1 all ! *ildr5 ( ,israel t murmur$ & despis$ ! good l&1 s f> b>e _! fa!rs iniquity1 t !y w&]$ 9 ! wild]ness ne> =ty ye>s4 #b4 ,^! judgm5ts fall heavi] on ^? *ildr5 t make _! p>5ts s9s _! own2 :i* 0 ! case ( ! ,jews4 ,^u :i* occasion our ,savi\r tells !m1 t all ! blood t 0 %$ ^u ! e>?1 %\ld come ^u !m1 f ! blood ( righte\s ,abel1 unto ! blood ( ,za*>ias1 :om !y slew betwe5 ! temple & ! alt>1 ,matt1 xxiii4 #ce4 ,!y approv$ (1 & committ$ ! same s9s :i* _! fa!rs 7 guilty (1 & consequ5tly are said to fill up ! measure ( _! s9s2 !re=e ! judgm5ts ( ,god1 :i* !y expos$ !mselves to1 7 mo/ t]rible4 #c4 ,:atev] temporal judgm5ts may be inflict$ on *ildr5 = _! p>5ts s9s1 %all be sanctifi$1 & r$\nd to _! spiritual advantage1 z well z end 9 _! ev]la/+ happ9ess1 if !y d n foll[ _! bad example2 & !re=e x is f>!r obs]v$1 t ,god %ews m]cy unto ?\s&s ( !m t love him1 & keep 8 ,comm&m5ts4 ,^! are v great motives & inducem5ts to en=ce ! obs]vation ( all ,god's ,comm&m5ts1 & ?is 9 p>ticul>4 ,footnote #bjh3 ,see m ( ?is 9 ,vol4 ,i4 ,page #bbf4 ,footnote #bji3 ,see ,page #dih4 ,que/4 ,,cxi41 ,,cxii41 ,,cxiii41 ,,cxiv4 ,,que/4 ,,cxi4 ,:i* is ! ?ird ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! ?ird ,comm&m5t is1 ,?\ %alt n take ! "n ( ! ,"l ?y ,god 9 va92 = ! ,"l w n hold him guiltless1 t take? 8 "n 9 va94 ,,que/4 ,,cxii4 ,:at is requir$ 9 ! ?ird ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! ?ird ,comm&m5t requires1 t ! "n ( ,god1 8 titles1 attributes1 ord9ances1 ! ^w1 sacram5ts1 pray]1 oa?s1 v[s1 lots1 8 works1 & :atsoev] else !re is :]eby he makes himself kn[n1 be holily & rev]5tly us$ 9 ?\ght1 m$itation1 ^w1 writ+1 by an holy pr(ession1 & answ]able conv]sation1 to ! glory ( ,god1 & ! good ( ourselves & o!rs4 ,,que/4 ,,cxiii4 ,:at are ! s9s =bidd5 9 ! ?ird ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! s9s =bidd5 9 ! ?ird ,comm&m5t are1 ! n us+ ( ,god's "n z is requir$1 & ! abuse ( x1 9 an ignorant1 va91 irrev]5t1 pr(ane1 sup]/iti\s1 or wick$ m5tion+ or o!rwise us+ 8 titles1 attributes1 ord9ances1 or works2 by blasphemy1 p]jury2 all s9ful curs+s1 oa?s1 v[s1 & lots2 violat+ ( our oa?s1 & v[s1 if lawful1 & fulfill+ !m1 if ( ?+s unlawful1 murmur+ & qu>rell+ at1 curi\s pry+ into1 & misapply+ ( ,god's decrees1 & provid5ces1 mis9t]pret+1 misapply+1 or any way p]v]t+ ! ^w1 or any "p ( x1 to pr(ane je/s1 curi\s or unpr(itable que/ions1 va9 jangl+s1 or ! ma9ta9+ ( false doctr9es1 abus+ x1 ! creatures1 or any ?+ conta9$ "u ! "n ( ,god1 to *>ms1 or s9ful lu/s & practices1 ! malign+1 scorn+1 revil+1 or any ways oppos+ ( ,god's tru?1 grace1 & ways1 mak+ pr(ession ( religion 9 hypocrisy1 or = s9i/] ends2 be+ a%am$ ( x1 or a %ame to x1 by uncom=table1 unwise1 unfruitful1 & (f5sive walk+s1 or backslid+s f x4 ,,que/4 ,,cxiv4 ,:at are ! reasons annex$ to ! ?ird ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! reasons annex$ to ! ?ird ,comm&m5t 9 ^! words ! ,"l ?y ,god & = ! ,"l w n hold him guiltless t take? 8 "n 9 va9 are1 because1 he is ! ,"l & our ,god1 & !re=e 8 "n is n to be pr(an$1 or any way abus$ by u1 especially1 because he is s f> f acquitt+ & sp>+ ! transgressors ( ?is ,comm&m5t1 z t he w n suff] !m to escape 8 righte\s judgm5t1 albeit1 _m su* escape ! c5sures & puni%m5ts ( m54 ,z ! second ,comm&m5t respects ! mann] 9 :i* ,god is to be wor%ipp$1 agreeably to 8 reveal$ w2 9 ?is we are comm&$ to wor%ip him ) t frame ( _s :i* is suitable to ! greatness ( ! "w1 & ! ,maje/y ( him ) :om we h to d4 ,by ! "n ( ,god we are to und]/& all ^? ?+s :]eby he is pleas$ to make himself kn[n2 & ^! are 8 names1 titles1 attributes1 words & works4 ,! attributes ( ,god h be5 l>gely insi/$ on 9 t "q1 ,:at is ,god#baj8 ,8 names & titles h also be5 consid]$1 z belong+ to all ! p]sons ( ! ,godhead1 9 prov+ t ! ,son & ,holy ,gho/ are ,god equal ) ! ,fa!r#baa4 ,8 ^w is t 9 :i* ! glory t is conta9$ 9 8 names1 titles & attributes1 is set =? 9 ! mo/ glori\s mann]4 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says2 ,?\ ha/ magnifi$ ?y ^w above all ?y "n1 ,psal4 cxxxviii4 #b4 or1 ?\ ha/ giv5 a bright] discov]y ( ?yself 9 ?y ^w1 ?an ?\ ha/ done 9 any ?+ else1 by :i* ?\ ha/ made ?yself kn[n to ?y creatures4 ,& z = ! works ( ,god1 :e!r ( nature or ( grace1 ^! are design$ to lead u into ! k ( 8 p[]1 wisdom1 goodness1 hol9ess & fai?fulness1 :i* are em95tly glorifi$ 9 all t he does4 ,n[ ?is ,comm&m5t respects our hav+ a due reg>d to all ^? ways :]eby he makes himself kn[n1 & conta9s a prohibition ( e ?+ t may t5d to ca/ ! lea/ di%on\r ^u !m4 ,! me?od 9 :i* we are l$ to speak to x1 is to consid]1 ,i4 ,:at is requir$ 9 x4 ,?is supposes1 t x is an indisp5sible duty = u to make m5tion ( ! "n ( ,god4 ,s9ce he has giv5 u "s discov]ies ( himself1 by :at means soev] he has done x1 x w\ld be an in/ance ( ! highe/ contempt ( ! greate/ privilege1 = u to express no reg>d to !m2 :i* !y may be said practically to d1 :o make no pr(ession ( religion1 & desire n to be in/ruct$ 9 ^? ?+s :i* relate to ! "n & glory ( ,god2 :i* argues a p]son to be ab&on$ to ! greate/ wick$ness1 & to live )\t ,god 9 ! _w4 ,n[ !re are sev]al duties m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 9 :i* we are said to make use ( ,god's "n2 p>ticul>ly1 :5 we att5d on 8 ord9ances1 viz4 ! ^w1 sacram5ts & pray]2 & take religi\s oa?s1 & make solemn v[s2 :i*1 d\btless1 are to be p]=m$ ) ! utmo/ rev]5ce4 ,we h _m in/ances1 9 scripture1 ( holy m5 :o1 :5 !y h drawn nigh to him 9 pray]1 h ador$ 8 div9e p]fections1 ) a becom+ humility4 ,?us ,solomon1 at ! d$ication ( ! temple1 addresses himself to ,god2 ,!re is no god l !e1 9 heav5 above1 or on e>? b5ea?1 :o keepe/ cov5ant & m]cy ) ?y s]vants1 t walk be=e !e ) all _! he>t1 #a ,k+s viii4 #bc4 ,& ,jacob1 :5 wre/l+ ) ,god 9 pray]1 says1 ,o ,god ( my fa!r ,abraham1 & ,god ( my fa!r ,isaac1 ! ,"l :i* said/ unto me1 ,return to ?9e own c\ntry1 & to ?y k9dr$1 & ,i w deal well ) !e4 ,i am n wor?y ( ! lea/ ( all ! m]cies1 & ( all ! tru?1 :i* ?\ ha/ %ew$ unto ?y s]vant1 ,g54 xxxii4 #i1 #aj4 ,& ,hezekiah expresses himself ?us 9 pray]1 ,o ,"l ,god ( ,israel1 :i* dwelle/ betwe5 ! *]ubims1 ?\ art ! ,god1 ev5 ?\ alone1 ( all ! k+doms ( ! e>?1 ?\ ha/ made heav5 & e>?1 #b ,k+s xix4 #be4 ,& ,daniel 9 pray]1 /yles him1 ,! great & dreadful ,god1 keep+ ! cov5ant1 & m]cy to !m t love him1 & to !m t keep 8 comm&m5ts1 ,dan4 ix4 #d4 ,& ,abraham1 :5 /&+ be=e ! ,"l1 & plead+ 9 behalf ( ,sodom1 says1 ,behold1 n[ ,i h tak5 ^u me to speak unto ! ,"l1 :i* am b du/ & a%es1 ,g54 xviii4 #bg4 ,& ! inhabitants ( heav51 :o are ne>e/ ! ?rone ( ,god1 are repres5t$ z wor%ipp+ him ) ! greate/ rev]5ce1 ca/+ _! cr[ns be=e ! ?rone1 9 tok5 ( _! be+ unwor?y ( ! hon\r t !y are advanc$ to1 & say+1 ,?\ art wor?y1 ,o ,"l1 to receive glory1 & hon\r & p[]1 ,rev4 iv4 #aj1 #aa4 :i* is to be und]/ood ( him1 exclusive ( all o!rs4 ,& z ?is rev]5ce is to be express$ :5 we ask any ?+ at ! h& ( ,god1 by a p>ity ( reason1 x ought to express$ 9 any o!r religi\s duty1 on :i* he has made1 "s impressions ( 8 glory4 ,if x be enquir$1 :e!r ?is rev]5ce is consi/5t ) t boldness :i* believ]s are said to h 9 pray]1 :5 !y are exhort$ to come boldly unto ! ?rone ( grace1 ,heb4 iv4 #af4 & to h boldness to ent] into ! holie/ ( all1 by ! blood ( ,jesus1 *ap4 x4 ,to ?is x may be answ]$1 t ! ^w !re us$#bab1 :i* is call$ boldness1 may be r5d]$ a lib]ty ( spee*4 ,s t ?\gh he be inf9itely above u1 & a ,god ( inf9ite hol9ess & purity1 & !re=e has ! utmo/ abhorr5ce ( s91 :i* we h reason to *>ge ourselves )1 yet we are enc\rag$ to come to him1 z sitt+ on a ?rone ( grace3 f :5ce he displays 8 glory1 z a s9-p>don+ ,god1 :o o!rwise appe>s 9 8 jeal\sy1 z a s9-rev5g+ ,judge4 ,!re=e ?is boldness is no?+ else b our mak+ use ( t lib]ty :i* ,god gives u to come into 8 pres5ce ) hope ( be+ accept$ 9 8 sight1 9 & ?r\gh a ,m$iator4 ,we might f>!r obs]ve1 t z we are to express an holy rev]5ce1 9 draw+ nigh to ,god1 9 all religi\s duties2 s we ought n to ?9k ( any ( 8 works1 b ) a due reg>d to1 & ! highe/ v5]ation (1 8 glory %9+ =? !re94 ,?us x is said1 ,rememb] t ?\ magnify 8 "w1 :i* m5 behold1 ,job xxxvi4 #bd4 & ?is rev]5ce is to be express$ 9 our m$itations1 words & writ+s2 s t we %\ld nev] ?9k or treat ( div9e subjects1 b 9 an holy mann]2 we %\ld nev] speak ( any ?+1 by :i* ,god manife/s 8 glory1 b ) a design to beget 9 ourselves & o!rs1 a rev]5tial fe> (1 & ! highe/ e/eem = him4 ,,ii4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! s9s =bidd5 9 ?is ,comm&m5t2 & accord+ly1 we violate x by n us+ ! "n ( ,god 9 su* a way z x is requir$4 ,?is includes 9 x1 #a4 ,! n mak+ any pr(ession ( religion1 z be+ afraid or a%am$ to own1 t 9 :i* ! "n ( ,god is s mu* conc]n$4 ,p]sons1 inde$1 d n usually arrive to ?is height ( wick$ness at once2 b ! m9d is ali5at$ f ,god1 & 8 wor%ip1 by degrees4 ,!re is fir/ a great deal ( lukew>mness1 =mality1 & hypocrisy1 reign+ 9 ! he>t ( man2 s t if !y att5d on ! ord9ances ( ,god's wor%ip1 x is ) great indiff]5cy1 _m prejudices ent]ta9$ aga9/ !m1 & ) su* a frame ( _s z sav\rs m pr(an5ess ?an true religion4 ,aft] ?is !y are a%am$ ( ,*ri/ & 8 cause1 be+ influ5c$ by ! reproa* t is ca/ on x 9 ! _w4 ,?us ! ,jews pret5d$1 conc]n+ ,*ri/ianity1 t x 0 a sect e :]e spok5 aga9/1 ,acts xxviii4 #bb4 ,& ,demas =sook ! apo/le1 hav+ lov$ ?is pres5t _w1 #b ,tim4 iv4 #aj4 be+ m conc]n$ = 8 reputation 9 x1 ?an = ,*ri/'s int]e/4 ,aft] ?is1 su* ca/ (f all public wor%ip2 & ?is is g5]ally att5d$ ) a se>$ consci5ce1 & runn+ into all excess ( riot4 #b4 ,p]sons take ! "n ( ,god 9 va91 :5 ?\gh !y make a pr(ession ( religion1 yet x is n 9 su* a way z ,god has requir$2 & ?is is done by us+ 8 titles1 attributes1 or any ord9ances or works1 9 :i* he makes himself kn[n 9 an unbecom+ mann]2 ) ignorance1 :5 we speak ( ! div9e p]fections1 &1 at ! same "t1 h no j ideas ( :at is int5d$ !reby2 or :5 we use ! "n ( ,god ) a vanity or levity ( _s1 & m5tion sacr$ ?+s 9 a common way1 :]eby we may be said to pr(ane !m2 or :5 we sup]/iti\sly pay a k9d ( v5]ation to ! s\nd ( words1 relat+ to div9e matt]s1 b reg>d n ! ?+ signifi$ !reby4 ,?is is us+ ! "n ( ,god 9 su* a way z he has n requir$1 & consequ5tly tak+ x 9 va94 #c4 ,! "n ( ,god is tak5 9 va9 by blasphemy2 :i* is a ?9k+ or speak+ reproa*fully ( him1 z ?\gh he _h no "r to ! glory t belongs to 8 "n2 :i* is1 9 effect1 a curs+ him 9 our he>ts1 & (f]+ ! greate/ injury t c be done1 to a ,god ( inf9ite p]fection2 :i*1 ?\gh x be no real less5+ 8 ess5tial glory1 yet x argues ! greate/ malignity1 & highe/ degree ( impiety 9 ^? t are guilty ( x4 ,?is 0 s great a crime1 t1 by ,god's comm&1 x 0 puni%$ ) dea?1 ,lev4 xxiv4 #af4 #d4 ,?is ,comm&m5t is brok5 by n us+ religi\s oa?s 9 a "r mann]1 or by violat+ !m2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 by all s9ful & pr(ane oa?s & curs+4 7#a47 ,by n us+ religi\s oa?s 9 a "r mann]4 ,x is c]ta91 t we are1 ^u extraord9>y occasions1 to make m5tion ( ! "n ( ,god1 by solemn oa?s1 9 :i* we appeal to him z a ,god ( tru?1 ! se>*] ( he>ts1 & ! av5g] ( falsehood4 ,t ?is is a duty1 appe>s1 #a4 ,9 t we h v>i\s in/ances1 9 scripture1 ( ,god's condesc5d+ to confirm :at he has spok51 by an oa?2 :]e9 he appeals to 8 own p]fections = ! confirmation ( our fai?4 ,?us he is repres5t$ z swe>+ by himself1 & by 8 hol9ess1 ,g54 xxii4 #af1 #ag4 ,psal4 lxxxix4 #ce4 #b4 ,!re are sev]al examples & comm&s1 9 scripture1 :i* make x our duty to appeal to ,god1 on "s occasions1 by solemn oa?s4 ,?us x is said1 ,?\ %alt fe> ! ,"l ?y ,god1 & s]ve him1 & %alt swe> by 8 "n1 ,deut4 vi4 #ac4 ,& else:]e1 ,to me e knee %all b[1 & e tongue %all swe>1 ,isa4 xlv4 #bc4 ,b we mu/ obs]ve t !re is a va/ diff]5ce betwe5 ,god's swe>+ by himself1 or by any ( 8 p]fections1 & man's swe>+ by him4 ,:5 ,god swe>s by himself1 x is a display ( ! glory ( 8 p]fections1 z a ,god t _c lye2 b :5 man swe>s by him1 x is an act ( religi\s wor%ip1 conta9+ an ackn[l$gm5t ( 8 p]fections1 & an appeal to him1 z a ,god ( tru?1 & ! av5g] ( a lye4 ,!re=e an oa? is n to be tak51 b 9 matt]s ( great importance1 :i* _c be decid$ )\t x2 & be+ an act ( religi\s wor%ip1 x ought to be p]=m$ 9 ! mo/ solemn mann]2 o!rwise we pr(ane ! "n ( ,god1 & s violate ?is comm&m5t4 ,?is respects n s mu* ! =m us$ 9 swe>+1 z ! levity ( _s ) :i* x is done1 or our pret5d+ to confirm t :i* is false h]eby4 ,! =m us$ 9 solemn oa?s has be5 v>i\s4 #a/1 ,we read ( "s c]emonies us$ 9 swe>+1 t 7 only occasional4 ,?us :5 ,jacob & ,laban took a solemn oa? to ea* o!r1 at _! p>t+1 a pill> 0 erect$1 & a heap ( /ones ga!r$ toge!r1 & !y bo? eat ^u ! heaps & sw>e by ! ,god ( ,abraham & ,nahor1 & ! fe> ( ,isaac1 t !y w\ld d no injury to ea* o!r1 ,g54 xxxi4 #de1-ec4 ,also we read1 t :5 ,abraham made 8 s]vant swe>1 t he w\ld take a wife = ,isaac1 f among 8 k9dr$1 & n out ( ! l& :]e he dwelt1 he ord]$ him to put 8 h& "u 8 ?igh1 *ap4 xxiv4 #b1 #c1 #d4 ,?is =m ( swe>+ seem$ to be an appeal to ,god1 z hav+ promis$ t 8 se$ %\ld be increas$ & multipli$1 & t 9 8 se$1 all ! families ( ! e>? %\ld be bless$2 :i* 0 a circum/ance well adapt$ to ! matt] & occasion ( ! oa?1 viz4 t he %\ld provide su* a wife = ,isaac z ,god approv$ (4 #b;dly1 ,! common =m ( swe>+ us$ ( old1 seems to h be5 by lift+ up ! h& to heav51 !reby signify+ _! appeal to ,god1 ^: ?rone is !re2 accord+ly ! lift+ up ! h& to heav5 imports ! same ?+ z to swe>1 accord+ to ! scripture-mode ( speak+1 ,deut4 xxxii4 #dj4 ,9 ?is mann] ,abraham sw>e1 ,g54 xiv4 #bb1 #bc4 & ! angel :i* appe>$ to ,john1 ,rev4 x4 #e4 & ?is is und\bt$ly1 a v good & ju/ifiable =m ( swe>+2 & x is us$1 9 "s ,prote/ant c\ntries1 ev5 at ?is day4 ,z to ! =m us$ by u 9 public solemn oa?s1 viz4 lay+ ! h& on ! ,bible1 or on ! gospels1 & kiss+ ! book1 x is no :]e w>rant$ by scripture1 & !re=e is n s eligible z t lift+ up ! h&2 yet because x is ! common legal =m us$ among u1 x is r to be compli$ )1 ?an t ! duty %\ld be neglect$2 because1 z has be5 b n[ obs]v$1 "s =ms ( swe>+ are said to h be5 us$ 9 scripture1 & n reprov$1 :i* 7 ( m5's inv5tion4 ,& ! ?+ pr9cipally to be look$ at 9 an oa?1 is1 ! solemn appeal made !re9 to ,god4 ,!re=e x is ! frame ( _s ) :i* ?is is done1 t is *iefly to be reg>d$4 ,& :at we h promis$ to d1 is religi\sly to be obs]v$1 t s our oa?s may n be violat$4 ,obj4 ,! objections aga9/ ! use ( religi\s oa?s1 are pr9cipally tak5 f two or ?ree scriptures1 n rightly und]/ood1 9 :i* !y seem to be =bidd52 z :5 our ,savi\r says1 ,i say unto y1 ,swe> n at all1 ,matt4 v4 #cd4 & 9 ,james v4 #ab4 ! apo/le speaks to ! same purpose2 & x is f>!r object$1 t ! prophet speaks ( ?is z a national s92 :5 he says1 ,because ( swe>+ ! l& m\rne?1 ,j]4 xxiii4 #aj4 ,answ4 ,9 ^! scriptures pr(ane swe>+ is =bidd52 :]eby p]sons make use ( ! "n ( ,god to confirm :at !y say1 9 a light & trifl+ mann]2 or swe>+ by creatures1 z ! heav51 ! e>?1 or any creature !re94 ,b !y d n =bid swe>+1 z conta9+ 9 x a religi\s appeal unto ,god 9 a solemn mann]1 = ! confirm+ ( :at we ass]t4 ,& :5 ! prophet speaks ( ! l&'s m\rn+ because ( swe>+1 x may be r5d]$1 z 9 ! m>g9 ( our ,bibles2 because ( curs+ ! l& m\rne?1 intimat+1 t x 0 a cu/om among !m1 to imprecate ! wra? ( ,god aga9/ "o ano!r2 :i* 0 a s9 highly provok$ to ! ,maje/y ( heav54 ,&1 besides1 x appe>s t ! prophet is speak+ ( pr(ane curs+ or swe>+1 by :at is said 9 ! words imm$iately foll[+2 = bo? prophet & prie/ are pr(ane4 ,s t p ( all ranks & degrees1 7 pr(ane2 ! prophets & prie/s by abus+ ! sacr$ my/]ies2 & ! p1 9 _! common disc\rse1 us+ oa?s & curses2 = :i* ?+s ! l& m\rn$4 ,?is is ! pla9 s5se ( t scripture2 & !re=e no argum5ts c be drawn f !nce to prove t solemn & religi\s oa?s are unlawful4 ,x is1 inde$1 unlawful to swe> by creatures1 z is obs]v$ 9 ! scriptures b n[ m5tion$2 = !y are n omnisci5t1 & !re=e n to be appeal$ to = ! decid$ matt]s1 :i* are kn[n to none b ourselves1 & ! ,se>*] ( he>ts2 nei!r are !y to be reckon$ av5g]s ( ! cause ( injur$ tru?2 = !y h n a sov]eignty ov] man1 or a "r to judge & puni% !m 9 su* a way z ,god has2 = t belongs only to him1 & !re=e to swe> by _! "n1 is to give !m a bran* ( 8 glory1 & consequ5tly to take 8 "n 9 va94 7#b47 ,?is ,comm&m5t is brok5 by violat+ religi\s oa?s1 bo? ^? t are ass]tory or promissory4 ,!re=e1 :5 m5 ass]t t1 = tru?1 :i* is unc]ta92 or1 especially if !y "k x to be false1 & s design to deceive1 !y break ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,z = promissory oa?s1 !y conta9 an appeal to ,god conc]n+ :at respects "s ?+s to be done by u1 conducive to ! good ( o!rs4 ,n[ we are guilty ( ! brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t4 #a4 ,:5 we ass]t a ?+1 )\t imply+ ?is condition t ought to be conta9$ 9 x1 if ,god w1 or he be pleas$ to enable u to d x4 ,?is ! apo/le p>ticul>ly m5tions1 :5 he blames ^? :o say1 ,to day or to morr[ we w g to su* a city1 & cont9ue !re a ye>1 & buy1 & sell1 & get ga94 ,:]eas !y "k n :at %all be on ! morr[4 ,& !re=e1 !y ought to say1 ,if ! ,"l w1 we %all live1 & d ?is1 or t1 ,james iv4 #ac1 #ae4 #b4 ,:5 we promise a ?+1 t is out ( our p[] to p]=m2 &1 mu* m1 :5 we d n design to p]=m x4 #c4 ,:5 we promise a ?+1 :i* is 9 itself unlawful2 z ! ,jews did1 :o b\nd !mselves "u a curse1 t !y w\ld n eat nor dr9k till !y _h kill$ ,paul1 ,acts xxiii1 #ab4 ,if we h oblig$ ourselves by an oa?1 to p]=m t :i* is unlawful1 z we s9 9 mak+1 we %\ld d s 9 fulfill+ x4 ,!re are1 h[ev]1 "s cases 9 :i* p]sons may n p]=m :at !y h sworn to d1 & yet n be guilty ( p]jury1 or violation ( _! oa?s2 z1 #a/1 ,:5 !y h us$ _! utmo/ endeav\rs to fulfil :at !y h promis$ to d1 b yet _c accompli% x4 ,?\gh "h x mu/ be obs]v$1 t if ! ?+ promis$ 0 absolutely out ( _! p[] :5 ! promise 0 made1 ! oa? 7z we b n[ obs]v$7 0 unlawful4 ,b suppos+ ! ?+ 0 9 _! p[] :5 !y promis$ x2 b an un=ese5 provid5ce has put x out ( _! p[] at pres5t1 ?\gh !y h us$ _! utmo/ endeav\rs to p]=m x1 !y are n *>geable ) ! guilt ( p]jury4 #b;dly1 ,if we h promis$ to d a ?+ t is = ! advantage ( ano!r2 b n[ see reason to alt] our m9d1 appreh5d+ "s detrim5t w accrue !reby to ourselves2 we mu/1 not)/&+1 fulfil our promise4 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 he swe>e? to 8 own hurt1 & *ange? n1 ,psal4 xxv4 #d4 ,h[ev]1 if ! p]son to :om we h made ! promise1 :o is to receive ! advantage by our fulfill+ x1 is will+ to dis*>ge u f our obligation1 we may omit to d x1 & n be guilty ( p]jury4 ,"h x might be enquir$2 :e!r we are always oblig$ to fulfil a promise extort$ f u by viol5ce8 ,9 answ] to :i*1 x is g5]ally suppos$1 by div9es1 t we are n4 ,nev]!less1 ! p]son c h>dly be excus$ f s9 9 snak+ su* a promise1 :5 he designs n to p]=m x1 ?\gh "s small degree ( =ce or ?reat5+ 7 us$2 especially s9ce ! w _c be oblig$ to cons5t1 or ! tongue to utt] ! promise4 ,& to all ?is we may add1 t !y are guilty ( ! brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t 7h[ mu* soev] !y may ?9k !mselves guiltless7 :o use equivocations1 or m5tal res]vations1 9 tak+ solemn & religi\s oa?s4 ,?us ! ,papi/s make no scruple ( swe>+ to support ! gov]nm5t "u :i* !y live1 & yet take ! fir/ opportunity t (f]s to subv]t x1 pret5d+ !y swore to support x z x /ood be=e ! re=mation2 or :5 !y swe> allegiance to _! sov]eign1 & yet d :at !y c to de?rone him2 & h ?is m5tal res]vation1 t !y int5d$ only to d x = ! pres5t1 till !y h a conv5i5t opportunity to jo9 9 a successful rebellion4 ,by ?is means !y break ?r\gh ! solemn tie ( religi\s oa?s1 elude ! law1 & impose ^u ! common s5se ( mank9d1 9 su* a way1 z ev5 ! ,hea!n !mselves are afraid & a%am$ to d4 7#c47 ,?is f>!r leads u to consid] ?is ,comm&m5t z brok5 by swe>+ pr(anely2 namely1 :5 we make use ( ! "n ( ,god1 & pret5d to confirm :at we ass]t by an appeal to him1 &1 at ! same "t1 are f> f do+ ?is 9 a religi\s mann]4 ,?is _m d1 :o give v5t to _! passions by pr(ane swe>+1 by invok+ ! "n ( ,god ^u light & trifl+ occasions1 )\t t due reg>d t ought always to be paid to 8 div9e ,maje/y4 ,"u ?is head we may obs]ve1 t curs+ is a vile s91 :e!r a man imprecates ! wra? ( ,god on himself or o!rs4 ,!y :o curse !mselves1 d1 9 effect1 pray t ,god w\ld ha/5 _! ev]la/+ de/ruction2 z ?\gh _! damnation slumb]$1 or z if x 7 a ?+ to be wi%$ =4 ,^! d t :i* ! devils !mselves w\ld n v5ture to d4 ,& to curse o!rs is to put up a pr(ane wick$ pray] to ,god1 to p\r out 8 v5geance ^u !m1 :i* is ! highe/ affront to him2 z ?\gh ! vials ( 8 wra? 7 to be empti$ on m51 :5 !y pleas$1 to satisfy _! passionate rev5ge aga9/ !m4 ,?is also includes 9 x a vile in/ance ( un*>itabl5ess1 t[>ds ^? :om we are comm&$ to love z ourselves1 ,matt4 xxii4 #ci4 ,& h[ contr>y is x to t gold5 rule laid d[n by our ,savi\r1 ,all ?+s :atsoev] ye w\ld t m5 %\ld d to y1 d ye ev5 s to !m8 *ap4 xvii4 #ab4 ,?us we are said to break ?is ,comm&m5t by p]jury or pr(ane swe>+4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t x is notori\sly brok5 by s9ful v[s2 ei!r :5 we resolve1 or det]m9e1 to d :at is unlawful1 or br+ ourselves "u solemn engagem5ts1 to d t :i* is lawful1 to our own /r5g?1 )\t dep5dance on ! grace ( ,god 9 ,*ri/4 7#d47 ,x is f>!r obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 t m5 take ! "n ( ,god 9 va91 by s9ful lots2 b ?is is to be f>!r expla9$4 ,!re=e let x be consid]$2 ,t :5 lots 7 an ord9ance by :i* ,god1 9 an extraord9>y mann]1 det]m9$ ?+s t 7 be=e unkn[n2 !y be+ an in/itut$ means ( appeal+ to him = t end2 z 9 ! case ( ,a*an & o!rs1 ,jo%4 vii4 #ac1 #ad4 ,acts i4 #bf4 !n lots 7 n to be us$ 9 a common way1 = t w\ld h be5 a pr(an+ a sacr$ in/itution4 ,b s9ce ?is extraord9>y ord9ance is n[ ceas$1 x does n seem unlawful1 s z to be an in/ance ( pr(an5ess1 to make use ( lots 9 civil matt]s2 #bac provid$ we d n consid] !m z an ord9ance :i* ,god has appo9t$1 9 :i* we ?9k we h gr\nd to expect 8 imm$iate int]posure2 & to dep5d ^u x z ?\gh x 7 a div9e oracle4 ,9 ?is view x w\ld be unlawful at pres5t1 to use lots 9 any respect :atsoev]4 7#e47 ,p]sons are said to break ?is ,comm&m5t by murmur+1 qu>rell+ at1 curi\sly pry+ into1 & misapply+ ,god's decrees or provid5ces1 or p]v]t+ :at he has reveal$ 9 8 ^w1 i4 e4 :5 we apply ?+s sacr$ to pr(ane uses1 & h n a due reg>d to ! glory ( ,god1 :i* is conta9$ !re92 :5 we p]v]t scripture1 by mak+ use ( ^? sacr$ expressions t are conta9$ !re91 9 our common disc\rse1 z "s make ! scripture ! subject ( _! pr(ane wit & droll]y4 ,?is is c]ta9ly a tak+ ,god's "n 9 va94 ,&1 x is f>!r add$1 t we d s1 by ma9ta9+ false doctr9es1 i4 e4 :5 we pret5d1 t su* a doctr9e is f ,god1 :5 x is n1 or t he makes himself kn[n h]eby2 :5 ! doctr9e is altoge!r dis[n$ by him4 7#f47 ,?is ,comm&m5t is f>!r brok51 by mak+ use ( ,god's "n z a *>m2 z :5 ! writ+1 or pron\nc+ "s "n ( ,god1 is pret5d$ to be an exp$i5t to heal diseases1 or drive away evil spirits2 :i* is a great in/ance ( pr(an5ess1 & t :i* he abhors4 7#g47 ,?is ,comm&m5t is f>!r brok51 by revil+ or oppos+ ,god's tru?1 grace1 & ways2 :]eby we ca/ contempt on t :i* is mo/ sacr$1 & lightly e/eem$ t :i* he sets su* a value on1 & makes himself kn[n by4 ,to ?is we may add1 t ?is is done by hypocrisy1 & s9i/] ends 9 religion1 :]eby we walk1 s t we are an (f5ce to o!rs1 & backslide f ! ways ( ,god4 ,?is is an abuse ( t :i* ought to be our glory1 & a disreg>d+ t1 :]eby ,god manife/s 8 "n & glory to ! _w4 ,,iii4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! reasons annex$ to ! ?ird ,comm&m5t4 ,& ^! are tak51 #a4 ,f ! consid]ation ( :at ,god is 9 ,himself1 z he is ! ,"l1 ^: "n alone is ,jehovah2 :]eby he puts u 9 m9d ( 8 sov]eignty ov] u1 & 8 und\bt$ "r to ob$i5ce f u2 & h]eby intimates t 8 excell5cy %\ld fill u ) ! greate/ rev]5ce & humility1 :5 we ?9k or speak ( any ?+1 by :i* he makes himself kn[n4 ,moreov]1 he reveals himself to 8 p z _! ,god1 t s 8 greatness %\ld n conf\nd u1 or 8 dread1 z an absolute ,god1 :om we h (f5d$1 make u despair ( be+ accept$ 9 8 sight4 ,!re=e we are to look ^u him z our reconcil$ ,god & ,fa!r 9 ,*ri/2 :i* is ! highe/ motive to ob$i5ce4 #b4 ,! obs]vation ( ?is ,comm&m5t is f>!r en=c$1 by a ?reat5+ d5\nc$ aga9/ ^? t break x2 conc]n+ :om x is said1 ,t ! ,"l w n hold him guiltless t take? 8 "n 9 va94 ,?is implies t !re w be a judgm5t1 a reckon+ day1 :5 all %all be call$ to an acc\nt2 & x %all be kn[n :e!r !y are guilty or n guilty4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 t ! pr(an+ ( ,god's "n is a s9 t c>ries 9 x a great weight ( guilt1 & r5d]s ! s9n] liable to puni%m5t1 9 proportion !reunto2 & accord+ly ,god is said n to hold !m guiltless1 or t !y %all n escape ! puni%m5t f him2 ?\gh !y may1 & (t5 d1 escape puni%m5t f m54 ,!re are _m in/ances ( ! pr(anation ( ! "n ( ,god1 :i* no laws ( man c rea*4 ,z :5 we att5d on 8 ord9ances )\t t inw>d purity ( he>t1 & ^? high & becom+ ?\ghts ( him1 :i* we ought always to ent]ta94 ,on ! o!r h&1 human laws aga9/ op5 pr(an+ ! "n ( ,god1 are n sev]e en\gh to det] m5 f x2 & if !y are1 !y are seldom put 9 execution2 :i* is "o reason :y we behold ! "n ( ,god s op5ly blasphem$1 & yet ?is iniquity g unpuni%$ f m54 ,nev]!less1 su* are to expect t ,god w foll[ !m ) ! tok5s ( 8 displeasure1 sometimes ) temporal1 at o!r times ) spiritual judgm5ts4 ,& ?is is assign$ z a reason :y we ought to make m5tion ( ! "n ( ,god1 or ( e ?+ :]eby he makes himself kn[n1 9 su* a way1 z t we may glorify him !reby4 ,footnote #baj3 ,see ,vol4 ,i4 ,que/4 iv4 ,footnote #baa3 ,que/4 xi4 ,footnote #bab3 4 ,footnote #bac3 ,if !y appeal to ,god 9 an irrev]5t mann]1 !y are a violation ( ?is comm&m5t4 ,if !y be n appeals to him1 !y are 9 fact1 an application to him )\t any k ( him1 & ?is is ,a!ism4 ,que/4 ,,cxv41 ,,cxvi4 ,,que/4 ,,cxv4 ,:i* is ! f\r? ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! f\r? ,comm&m5t is1 ,rememb] ! ,sabba? day to keep x holy4 ,six days %alt ?\ lab\r1 & d all ?y "w2 b ! sev5? day is ! ,sabba? ( ! ,"l ?y ,god3 9 x ?\ %alt n d any "w1 ?\1 nor ?y son1 nor ?y daught]1 ?y man-s]vant1 nor ?y maid-s]vant1 nor ?y cattle1 nor ?y /rang] t is )9 ?y gates4 ,= 9 six days ! ,"l made heav5 & e>?1 ! sea1 & all t 9 !m is1 & re/$ ! sev5? day2 :]e=e ! ,"l bless$ ! ,sabba? day1 & hall[$ x4 ,,que/4 ,,cxvi4 ,:at is requir$ 9 ! f\r? ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! f\r? ,comm&m5t require? ( all m51 ! sanctify+1 or keep+ holy to ,god1 su* set "t z he ha? appo9t$ 9 8 ^w2 expressly1 "o :ole day 9 sev51 :i* 0 ! sev5? f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w to ! resurrection ( ,*ri/1 & ! fir/ day ( ! week ev] s9ce1 & s to cont9ue to ! end ( ! _w2 :i* is ! ,*ri/ian ,sabba?1 & 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 call$ ! ,"l's day4 ,9 ?is ,comm&m5t x is suppos$1 t ,god is ! sov]eign ,"l ( our "t2 :i* is to be improv$ by u1 to ! be/ purposes1 z he %all direct4 ,&1 inasmu* z !re are "s special reasons :i* he has appo9t$ = ! ex]cise ( religi\s wor%ip1 ^! are call$ holy days1 & z we are to ab/a9 f our secul> employm5ts !re91 :ile engag+ 9 religi\s duties1 !y are call$ sabba?s2 & t m especially1 because !y are sanctifi$1 by ,god1 = 8 s]vice4 ,^! are consid]$ m g5]ally1 z includ+ 9 !m all ^? set times :i* ,god has appo9t$ 9 8 ^w1 :i* is conta9$ 9 ! moral reason ( ?is ,comm&m5t2 & !re=e1 if he 0 pleas$ to in/itute1 z he did "u ! c]emonial law1 v>i\s ,sabba?s1 or days appo9t$ = re/1 & ! p]=mance ( religi\s wor%ip1 8 p are oblig$ to obs]ve !m4 ,& !re=e1 ,i take ! mean+ ( ?is comm&m5t to be1 ,rememb] a sabba? day1 or e sabba? day1 or e day :i* ,god ha? sanctifi$ = t end1 to keep x holy2 & !n foll[s ! p>ticul> intimation ( ! weekly sabba?4 ,?is1 z is obs]v$ 9 ! answ] we are expla9+1 0 ! sev5? day ( ! week1 f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w1 to ! resurrection ( ,*ri/1 & ! fir/ day ( ! week ev] s9ce2 :i* is ! ,*ri/ian ,sabba?1 &1 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 is call$ ! ,"l's day4 ,9 consid]+ ! subject-matt] ( ?is ,comm&m5t1 we mu/ ,i4 ,inquire1 s9ce x is conta9$ 9 ! decalogue1 :i* is an ab/ract ( ! moral law2 :e!r we are oblig$ to obs]ve ! ,sabba? by ! law ( nature1 or by "s positive law4 ,= ! und]/&+ ( :i*1 let x be premis$1 t "s laws are moral by way ( em95cy1 or1 9 ! highe/ s5se1 z di/+ui%$ f all positive law2 & o!rs we may call moral-positive1 t is1 ! laws are positive2 b yet !re is "s moral reason annex$ to en=ce our ob$i5ce to !m4 ,& ?is moral reason is ei!r :at is f\nd$ 9 ! sov]eignty ( ,god comm&+1 :i* takes place 9 all positive laws1 :i*1 9 ?is respect1 are moral1 ?\gh !y c\ld n be kn[n )\t a div9e revelation2 or else positive laws may h a moral circum/ance annex$ to !m1 to engage u to ob$i5ce1 tak5 f "s glory t r$\nds to ,god1 or good to ourselves1 by ! obs]vation !re(2 or f "s o!r reason :i* ,god annexes to !m4 ,z = in/ance1 ! reason annex$ to ! f\r? ,comm&m5t1 is tak5 f ,god's re/+ f ! "w ( creation on ! sev5? day1 & its be+ sanctifi$ = our p]=m+ religi\s duties !re94 ,"h we %all consid]1 #a4 ,9 :at respects ! ,sabba? is moral 9 ! highe/ & mo/ prop] s5se ( ! ^w1 z be=e m5tion$4 ,t ?is may appe>1 we %all lay d[n ! foll[+ propositions1 :i* may be consid]$ 9 _! respective connexion4 7#a47 ,x is a bran* ( ! moral law1 t ,god %\ld be wor%ipp$4 ,?is is f\nd$ 9 8 div9e p]fections1 9 ! relation we /& 9 to him1 & 9 ! consid]ation ( our be+ intellig5t creatures1 capable ( wor%ip4 7#b47 ,! moral law obliges u to p]=m social wor%ip4 ,?is appe>s f h5ce1 t man1 z a creature1 is capable ( society1 & naturally incl9$ & dispos$ to x3 :i* we _c b "k1 :5 we look into ourselves1 & consid] ! disposition ( all intellig5t creatures1 lead+ !m toge!r ) ourselves1 to ?is end2 s t )\t any positive law to direct u1 we %\ld be naturally incl9$ to conv]se ) "o ano!r4 7#c47 ,z man is a creature design$ to wor%ip ,god1 z ! law ( nature sugge/s1 s x appe>s1 f ! same law1 t he is oblig$ to p]=m social wor%ip4 ,= if we are oblig$ to conv]se ) "o ano!r1 & !reby to be helpful to ea* o!r1 9 o!r respects2 c]ta9ly we are oblig$1 by ! same law to conv]se ) "o ano!r !re91 & to express our unit$ concurr5ce 9 ^? ?+s t relate to ! glory ( ,god4 7#d47 ,! law ( nature f>!r sugge/s1 t z ! :ole ( our bus9ess1 9 ?is _w1 is n includ$ 9 t ( society1 :i* is r to be occasional ?an /at$2 & !re are o!r secul> employm5ts1 :i* we are to be engag$ 91 9 :i* we d n conv]se ) o!rs2 s we are n to sp5d our :ole "t 9 public or social wor%ip4 ,!re=e1 7#e47 ,x foll[s f h5ce1 t "s /at$ times are to be appo9t$ = ?is end2 & x is agreeable to ! law ( nature1 t ,god1 :o is ! sov]eign ,"l ( our "t1 z well z ! object ( social wor%ip1 %\ld appo9t ^! times2 t is1 t he %\ld orda9 a ,sabba?1 or :at proportion ( "t he pleases1 = u to p]=m ^? religi\s duties :i* he enjo9s1 !re94 ,^! consid]ations1 relat+ to our obs]vation ( ! ,sabba?1 are purely moral1 & n positive4 #b4 ,we %all %ew 9 :at respects ! ,sabba? is positive1 & n moral 9 ! highe/ & mo/ prop5se s5se ( ! ^w4 ,"h let x be consid]$1 t x is ! result ( a positive law1 t "o proportion ( "t %\ld be obs]v$ = a ,sabba?1 r ?an ano!r2 namely1 t x %\ld be a sev5?1 r ?an a ?ird1 f\r?1 fif?1 or six? "p ( our "t2 = ?is c\ld n h be5 kn[n by ! light ( nature1 any m ?an ! o!r bran*es ( in/itut$ wor%ip t are to be p]=m$ !re94 ,s t1 :e!r x be ! sev5? day 9 ! week1 or ! fir/1 :i* we are to obs]ve1 ?is be+ f\nd$ 9 ! div9e w1 we conclude x to be a positive law4 ,?is we are oblig$ to ass]t1 t we may f5ce aga9/ two extremes1 namely1 t ( ^? :o1 on ! "o h&1 d5y ! ,sabba? to h any ?+ ( a moral circum/ance conta9$ 9 x2 & t ( o!rs1 :o suppose t !re is no idea ( a positive law 9 x4 ,t1 9 "s respects1 ! f\r? ,comm&m5t is a bran* ( ! moral law1 may be prov$ f ! foll[+ argum5ts3 7#a47 ,x is ins]t$1 among o!r comm&m5ts t are moral1 :i* 7 proclaim$ by ! voice ( ,god f m\nt ,s9ai1 :]eas ! c]emonial & judicial laws 7 n2 ?\gh !y 7 giv5 by div9e inspiration4 ,^! words ! ,"l spake unto all y\r assembly 9 ! m\nt1 out ( ! mid/ ( ! fire ( ! cl\d1 & ! ?ick d>kness1 ) a great voice2 & he add$ no m1 ,deut4 v4 #bb4 viz4 at t "t4 ,moreov]1 !y 7 writt5 on two tables1 ) ! f+] ( ,god1 :i* none ( ! o!r laws 72 & 7 laid up 9 ! ark be=e ! ,"l1 ,exod4 xxxi4 #ah4 all :i* d5otes ! dignity & p]petuity ( ^! laws1 above all o!rs t 7 c]emonial1 judicial1 or m]ely positive4 7#b47 ,! ,sabba? 0 enjo9$ to be obs]v$ n only by ! ,israelites1 :o 7 9 cov5ant ) ,god1 toge!r ) _! s]vants1 :o 7 made proselytes to _! religion1 & 7 oblig$ to obs]ve ! c]emonial & o!r positive laws2 b x 0 also to be obs]v$ by ! /rang] )9 _! gates1 namely1 ! ,hea!n1 :o dwelt among !m1 :o 7 n 9 cov5ant ) ,god1 & did n obs]ve ! c]emonial law2 ^! 7 oblig$ to obey ! ,sabba?1 x be+1 9 _m respects1 a bran* ( ! moral law4 7#c47 ,if ! obs]vation ( ! ,sabba? _h be5 a duty ( ! c]emonial1 &1 9 no respects1 ( ! moral law1 x w\ld h be5 :olly aboli%$ at ! dea? ( ,*ri/2 b1 ?\gh !n ! day 0 alt]$1 yet !re 0 /ill a ,sabba? obs]v$1 aft] 8 resurrection1 ev5 :5 ! c]emonial law 0 no long] 9 =ce4 7#d47 ,! weekly ,sabba? is di/+ui%$ f all ! c]emonial fe/ivals2 :i* are also call$ sabba?s1 9 t ,god lays a special claim to x1 z 8 own day2 & !re=e x is call$1 9 ?is ,comm&m5t1 ,! sabba? ( ! ,"l ?y ,god2 & x is /yl$1 8 holy day2 ,isa4 lviii4 #ac4 by way ( em95ce1 to di/+ui% x f o!r days1 :i* he has appo9t$ to be1 9 o!r respects1 devot$ to 8 s]vice2 & :5 *ang$1 x is call$ ,! ,"l's day1 ,rev4 i4 #aj4 :i* is a peculi> hon\r put ^u x4 ,= ^! reasons we conclude1 t ! ,sabba? has 9 x some?+ moral1 & is n a "p ( ! c]emonial law4 ,obj4 #a4 ,x is object$1 t ! ,sabba? is includ$1 by ! apo/le1 among ! c]emonial laws1 :i* 7 design$ to be abrogat$1 "u ! gospel-disp5sation2 & !re=e he says1 9 ,col4 ii4 #af1 #ag4 ,let no man !re=e judge y 9 meat or 9 dr9k1 or 9 respect ( an holy day1 or ( ! new moon2 or ( ! ,sabba? days2 :i* are a %ad[ ( ?+s to come2 b ! body is ( ,*ri/4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t by ! ,sabba? days1 :i* are a %ad[ ( ?+s to come1 we are to und]/& ! ,jewi% fe/ivals2 su* z ! new moons1 ! passov]1 p5teco/1 ! fea/ ( tab]nacles1 c4 :i* are (t5 call$ sabba?s3 :]e9 holy convocations 7 held4 ,s t :5 ! apo/le says1 ,let no man judge y1 9 respect ( ?is matt]1 he means1 let none h occasion to reprove y = y\r obs]v+ ( ^? days1 :i* 7 m]ely c]emonial1 ! design :]e( 0 to typify ! gospel-re/4 ,n[1 t ! apo/le does n mean ! weekly ,sabba?1 is pla92 = h]eby he w\ld contradict 8 own practice1 & t ( ! *ur*es 9 8 day1 :o obs]v$ x2 :]eas1 ! o!r sabba?s 7 aboli%$1 toge!r ) ! c]emonial law4 ,moreov]1 x is evid5t1 t he int5ds no m ?an ! c]emonial sabba?s1 or ,jewi% fe/ivals2 because he adds1 ,let no man !re=e judge y 9 meat or 9 dr9k1 z well z 9 respect ( an holy day1 c4 by :i* he does n mean1 let no man h reason to judge or condemn y = gluttony or drunk5ness1 b = y\r ab/a9+ f sev]al sorts ( meat1 =bid by ! c]emonial law2 by :i* he means t ! di/9ction ( meats is remov$ "u ! gospel-disp5sation4 ,& consequ5tly ! c]emonial sabba?s1 or holy days1 are tak5 away2 :i* are int5d$ by ! sabba? day 9 t place1 & n ! weekly ,sabba?2 & !re=e our translation rightly r5d]s x1 ! sabba? days1 n ! ,sabba? day4 ,or if x ought to be r5d]$ ! sabba? day1 or ! weekly ,sabba?1 because x is di/+ui%$ f ! holy days be=e m5tion$2 !n x may be f>!r repli$ to x1 t he means ! sev5?-day ,sabba?1 :i* 0 aboli%$1 toge!r ) ! c]emonial law1 9 opposition to ! ,"l's day2 & h[ f> ?is 0 a sign or %ad[ ( good ?+s to come1 w be consid]$ 9 :at w be repli$ to ! next objection4 ,obj4 #b4 ,x is f>!r object$1 by ^? :o pret5d t ! ,sabba? is a bran* ( ! c]emonial law1 t x is said1 9 ,exod4 xxxi4 #af1 #ag4 ,! *ildr5 ( ,israel %all keep ! ,sabba? ?r\gh\t _! g5]ations1 = a p]petual cov5ant4 ,x is a sign betwe5 me & ! *ildr5 ( ,israel = ev]1 c4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$2 t :5ev] ! weekly ,sabba? has an idea annex$ to x1 agreeably to t ( ! c]emonial law2 z :5 x is said to be a sign betwe5 ,god & ,israel1 z 9 ?is scripture1 we are to und]/& no?+ h]eby1 b t !re 0 a c]emonial accommodation annex$ to x1 z an ord9ance = _! fai?1 9 p>ticul>1 signify+ ! gospel-re/2 :i* signification 0 n annex$ to x f ! beg9n+2 b :5 x 0 giv5 to ,israel4 ,f ! beg9n+1 x 0 n a type2 b :5 ,god gave ! c]emonial law1 x 0 made a type4 ,ev5 z ! ra9b[1 :i* proce$s f natural causes1 & 01 d\btless1 set 9 ! heav5s be=e ,noah's "t2 yet x 0 n orda9$ to be a sign ( ! cov5ant betwe5 ,god & him1 till ,god ord]$ x to be s1 9 8 "t4 ,?us ,god orda9$ ! ,sabba? to be a type or sign to ,israel1 :5 he gave !m ! c]emonial law1 ?\gh x 0 n s be=e4 ,& at ,*ri/'s resurrection x ceas$ to be an ord9ance1 = _! fai? 9 ! gospel-re/1 or to be obs]v$1 :5 ano!r day 0 sub/itut$ 9 ! room ( x1 to wit1 ! fir/ day ( ! week4 ,obj4 #c4 ,x is f>!r object$1 t :5 ! obs]vation ( ! ,sabba? 0 enjo9$1 ,god bade ! ,israelites1 9 ,deut4 v4 #ae4 to rememb] t !y 7 s]vants 9 ! l& ( ,egypt1 & t ! ,"l _! ,god br\ght !m out !nce ?r\gh a mighty h&1 & by a /ret*$ out arm2 & !re=e comm&$ !m to keep ! ,sabba?-day4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 #a4 ,t ,god's br++ 8 p out ( ,egypt1 is no argum5t t ?is is a "p ( ! c]emonial law1 :i* 0 giv5 soon aft] t "t4 ,= we read 9 ! preface to ! t5 ,comm&m5ts1 ( 8 br++ 8 p out ( ! l& ( ,egypt2 :i* is assign$ z a reason :y !y %\ld obs]ve all ! ,comm&m5ts4 ,!re=e x might z well be inf]r$1 t !y are all a "p ( ! c]emonial law1 z t ! f\r? ,comm&m5t is s2 because en=c$ by ! same motive4 #b4 ,?\gh ?is p>ticul> reason is giv5 to induce ! ,israelites to obs]ve ?is ,comm&m5t1 & x is 9 a m especial mann]1 appli$ to t disp5sation ( provid5ce :i* !y 7 lately "u2 yet ?is c\ld n be said to take place 9 ! fir/ in/itution ( ! ,sabba?1 if we suppose t x 0 in/itut$ be=e ,moses's "t1 :i* we %all endeav\r to prove "u a foll[+ head4 #c4 ,?is p>ticul> reason1 tak5 f _! hav+ be5 s]vants 9 ,egypt1 is add$ to en=ce ! obligation laid on ma/]s1 to let _! s]vants re/ on ! ,sabba?-day2 namely1 because !y !mselves 7 once s]vants 9 ,egypt1 )\t any reg>d _h h]e9 to ! matt] ( ! ,comm&m5ts1 or any intimation t x is a bran* ( ! c]emonial law4 ,,ii4 ,we %all n[ consid] :5 ?is law1 relat+ to ! obs]vation ( ! ,sabba?1 0 fir/ giv54 ,!re are v>i\s op9ions ab\t ?is matt]4 #a4 ,"s ?9k ! ,sabba? 0 fir/ in/itut$ :5 ,god spake to ,israel f m\nt ,s9ai2 inasmu* z x is "o ( ! t5 ,comm&m5ts1 :i* ,god gave !m f !nce#bad4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$1 t ! ,sabba? 0 obs]v$ "s days be=e ,israel came into ! wild]ness ( ,s9ai1 viz4 :5 !y 7 9 ! wild]ness ( ,s94 ,?us ,moses1 :5 speak+ conc]n+ _! ga!r+ twice z mu* manna z 0 usual1 ! day be=e ! ,sabba?1 assigns ?is is z a reason = x1 ,to morr[ is ! re/ ( ! holy ,sabba? unto ! ,"l1 ,exod4 xvi4 #ac4 ,& t ?is 0 be=e !y encamp$ at m\nt ,s9ai1 appe>s f h5ce1 namely1 t x is said1 t !y came into ! wild]ness ( ,s9 on ! fifte5? day ( ! second mon?1 v]4 #b4 ,:]eas !y did n come into ! wild]ness ( ,s9ai1 till ! ?ird mon?1 *ap4 xix4 #a4 ,!re=e1 #b4 ,o!rs fix ! ,epo*a ( ! giv+ ?is law1 f _! com+ into ! wild]ness ( ,s92 ?is be+ ! fir/ "t1 9 :i* ! ,sabba? is expressly said to be obs]v$1 9 scripture4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$2 t no?+ c be ju/ly inf]r$ f ! mode ( expression1 us$ by ,moses 9 ?is scripture1 z ?\gh x argu$ ! giv+ a new law1 t _h n be5 be=e obs]v$2 b only ! putt+ !m 9 m9d ( ! obs]vation ( t day1 :i* _h1 = "s "t be5 disreg>d$2 & accord+ly x is assign$ z a reason ( _! ga!r+ twice ! quantity ( manna on ! six? day1 :i* supposes t !y knew be=e h&1 t !y 7 to re/ on ! sev5?2 ?\gh x is highly probable1 t ! obs]vation ( ?is ,comm&m5t _h be5 neglect$1 = "s ye>s pa/ :ile !y 7 9 ,egypt2 & x may be1 t !y 7 n suff]$1 by ^? :o held !m !re 9 bondage1 to obs]ve ?is1 & _m o!r ( ! div9e laws4 ,nev]!less1 ! memory ( ! ,sabba? 0 n :olly lo/ among !m1 :i* ,moses puts !m n[ 9 m9d (4 ,! mo/ probable op9ion !re=e relat+ to ! in/itution ( ! ,sabba?1 is1 t x 0 giv5 to man f ! beg9n+2 :i* may be argu$1 7#a47 ,f ! reason annex$ to ! ,comm&m5t1 to wit1 ,god's re/+ f 8 "w ( creation2 & x imm$iately foll[s1 t :5 he re/$ f 8 "w1 he bless$ & sanctifi$ ! sev5? day2 t s man might celebrate & commemorate 8 p[] & glory display$ !re91 ,g54 ii4 #a1 #b1 #c4 ,obj4 ,to ?is x is object$2 t ,god's bless+ & sanctify+ ! sev5? day1 may be und]/ood proleptically1 z d5ot+1 t at fir/ he sanctifi$1 or orda9$ t x %\ld be a ,sabba?1 to 8 p 9 ! foll[+ ages2 & t ?is did n take place till ,moses's "t2 & accord+ly !y suppose1 t he hav+ be5 speak+ ( ! creation ( ! _w1 & ,god's re/+ f 8 "w1 gives !m to und]/&1 t ?is 0 ! reason ( ! law1 :i* 0 n[ giv5 !m1 conc]n+ ! obs]vation ( ! ,sabba?1 :i* !y nev] he>d ( be=e4 ,answ4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$1 ,t ?is s5se ( ! text w appe> v absurd to any unprejudic$ p]son2 s9ce if ,god's re/+ f 8 "w1 :i* is m5tion$ imm$iately be=e1 z ! reason ( 8 sanctify+ ! sev5? day1 is to be tak5 lit]ally1 :y mu/ 8 sanctify+ ! ,sabba? be tak5 figuratively8 if ! "o be an acc\nt ( :at 0 j done1 :y %\ld ! o!r be an acc\nt ( :at 0 n to take place till two ?\s& & five hundr$ ye>s aft]8 7#b47 ,if ,god _h a *ur* 9 ! _w1 & public wor%ip 0 p]=m$ by !m f ,adam to ,moses's "t1 !n1 !re 7 set times1 9 :i* !y 7 to meet toge!r = t end1 & consequ5tly a ,sabba?1 :i* 0 equally necess>y = ! good ( ! *ur*1 9 =ego+ z well z foll[+ ages2 & !re=e we _c suppose t x %\ld be d5i$ t privilege !n1 :i* _h be5 grant$ x ev] s9ce2 or1 t f ,moses's "t !y %\ld be oblig$ to celebrate ! glory ( ,god1 z _! ,creator1 sov]eign ,rul]1 & b\ntiful ,b5efactor2 & t a sev5? "p ( "t %\ld be allott$ !m = ?is s]vice1 by 8 express comm&1 & yet he %\ld lose ! glory1 & 8 p ! advantage aris+ f x1 be=e t "t4 ,obj4 ,x is object$ to ?is1 t ! scripture is :olly sil5t z to ?is matt]1 & !re=e no?+ c be conclud$ 9 fav\r ( ! argum5t we are ma9ta9+4 ,answ4 ,"s ?9k t ! scripture is n :olly sil5t z to ?is matt]2 b t x may be inf]r$ f :at we read 9 ,g54 iv4 #c1 #d4 9 :i* x is said1 t 9 process ( "t x came to pass1 t ,ca9 br\ght an (f]+ unto ! ,"l2 :i* 01 d\btless1 an in/ance ( public wor%ip4 ,we r5d] ! words 9 process ( "t2 b !y may1 ) equal ju/ice1 be r5d]$1 z x is obs]v$ 9 ! m>g91 at ! end ( days2 t is1 at ! end ( t cycle ( days :i* we g5]ally call a week1 or on ! sev5? day2 !n ! (f]+ 0 br\ght1 & ! solemn wor%ip p]=m$1 & h]eby ! ,sabba? sanctifi$ accord+ to ,god's in/itution4 ,b if ?is argum5t be n all[$ (1 x does n foll[ t ! scripture's n m5tion+ _! obs]v+ a ,sabba?1 gives u j gr\nd to suppose t !y did n obs]ve any4 ,x might z well be argu$1 t because ! scripture speaks v little ( any public wor%ip p]=m$ be=e ! flood1 t !re=e !re 0 none 9 ! _w2 or1 t because we d n read ( ! *ur*'s obs]v+ a ,sabba?1 & _m o!r p>ts ( in/itut$ wor%ip all ! "t ( ! judges1 :i* is said to be ab\t ! space ( f\r hundr$ & fifty ye>s1 ,acts xiii4 #bj4 !re=e x foll[s t a ,sabba?1 0 n obs]v$ by !m1 dur+ ! :ole ( t int]val1 & all in/itut$ wor%ip 0 :olly neglect$4 ,! next ?+ to be inquir$ into is1 :e!r ! ,sabba? 0 in/itut$ be=e or aft] ! fall ( our fir/ p>5ts8 ,& x may be obs]v$2 t x appe>s to h be5 in/itut$ be=e _! fall2 because ! reason ( its in/itution 0 ,god's re/+ f 8 "w ( creation1 ( :i* we read be=e ! acc\nt ( _! fall1 z appe>s f ! scripture be=e m5tion$4 ,obj4 ,x is object$ t ,adam 9 innoc5cy _h no mans]vant nor maid-s]vants1 nor /rang] )9 8 gate2 & !re=e 0 n 9 a capacity ( obs]v+ ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 ,t be=e ! _w 0 increas$1 our fir/ p>5ts might obs]ve ! pr9cipal ?+ conta9$ 9 ?is ,comm&m5t1 by sett+ ap>t a day = religi\s wor%ip3 & :5 ! _w increas$1 ! o!r "p ( ! ,comm&m5t1 :i* 0 only circum/antial1 might take place4 ,&1 inde$1 ?is objection might be z mu* alleg$ aga9/ ,adam's be+ oblig$ to yield ob$i5ce to ! fif?1 sev5?1 & eigh? ,comm&m5ts1 z aga9/ 8 obey+ ! f\r?4 ,,iii4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 9 ?is answ]1 t ! day :i* we call a sev5? "p ( "t1 0 ! sev5? day ( ! week1 f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w1 till ! resurrection ( ,*ri/2 & ! fir/ day ( ! week1 ev] s9ce1 to cont9ue to ! end ( ! _w2 :i* is ! ,*ri/ian ,sabba?1 or ! ,"l's day4 ,t ! sev5? day ( ! week 0 obs]v$ z a ,sabba?1 at fir/1 is tak5 = grant$2 & we d n f9d t x 0 aboli%$ by a positive law1 s t !re %\ld be no ,sabba?2 b ! day 0 *ang$1 by sub/itut+ ano!r 9 ! room ( x4 ,if1 accord+ to ! f\r? ,comm&m5t1 !re is to be b "o ,sabba? 9 ! week1 & ! o!r six days !re( are all[$ = our own lawful employm5ts2 & if ! fir/ day ( ! week c be prov$1 z we %all attempt to d1 to be ! ,*ri/ian ,sabba?1 !n x foll[s1 t ! sev5? day ceases to be a ,sabba?4 ,x may be1 inde$1 obs]v$1 f sev]al ecclesia/ical writ]s1 t "s 9 ! ?ree fir/ c5turies1 obs]v$1 bo? ! sev5? & ! fir/ day ( ! week4 ,z = ! apo/les1 !y (t5 assembl$ ) ! ,jews1 9 _! synagogues1 on ! sev5? day1 ,acts xiii4 #ad4 & xvii4 #b4 b ?is 0 done ) a design to propagate ! ,*ri/ian religion among !m1 :i* c\ld n1 ) equal conv5i5cy1 be done on o!r days4 ,& ! *ur* aft]w>ds met toge!r on t day1 z well z ! ,"l's day1 appreh5d+ t ?\gh x 0 n n[ to be reckon$ ,god's holy day1 or ! ,*ri/ian ,sabba?2 yet x 0 exp$i5t1 t h]eby !y %\ld keep up ! memory ( 8 hav+1 on t day1 f9i%$ ! "w ( creation2 & o!rs kept x z a day ( fa/+1 accompani$ ) o!r religi\s ex]cises1 9 memory ( ,*ri/'s ly+ t day 9 ! grave4 ,b ?is c h>dly be ju/ifi$ 9 !m4 ,h[ev]1 x is evid5t t !y did n pay ! same reg>d to x z ! ,"l's day1 nor /yle x ,god's holy day1 nor ! ,*ri/ian ,sabba?1 by way ( em95cy4 ,& "s h expressly intimat$1 t :atev] reg>d !y paid to ! sev5? day1 or :at assemblies soev] !y held = wor%ip !re91 !y did n obs]ve x 9 ! same way z ! ,jews did#bae2 nei!r 7 !y oblig$ to hold meet+s on t day1 z !y 7 on ! ,"l's day1 x be+1 9 "p1 left to _! discretion2 & x 0 suppos$1 t !y _h suffici5t leisure f _! secul> call+s2 & !re=e might att5d to ! wor%ip ( ,god on t day1 z an opportunity (f]$ itself2 ?\gh !y did n c\nt x equally holy ) ! ,"l's day2 nor 7 !y oblig$1 :5 ! wor%ip 0 ov]1 to ab/a9 f _! secul> employm5t#baf4 ,b ?is ,i only m5tion occasionally1 to obviate an objection tak5 f ! practice ( "s ( ! anci5t *ur*1 9 obs]v+ ! sev5? day ( ! week1 :i* does n mu* affect ! cause we are ma9ta9+1 our design be+ to prove t ! fir/ day ( ! week is orda9$ to be ! ,*ri/ian ,sabba?4 ,b be=e we ent] on t subject1 x may be necess>y1 to prep>e our way = x1 to premise1 #a4 ,t x does n1 9 ! lea/1 d]ogate f ! hon\r & glory ( ,god1 to *ange ! ,sabba? f ! sev5? to ! fir/ day ( ! week4 ,x w\ld1 inde$1 d]ogate f ! glory ( ,god1 if he %\ld take away "o ,sabba?1 & n in/itute ano!r 9 ! room ( x2 = !n he w\ld lose ! hon\r ( t public wor%ip1 :i* he has appo9t$ to be p]=m$ on t day4 ,moreov]1 if !re be a great] "w ?an t ( creation1 to be rememb]$ & celebrat$1 x t5ds mu* m to ! advanc+ ! glory ( ,god1 to appo9t a day = ! solemn remembrance !re(1 ?an if x %\ld be :olly neglect$4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t if all m5 mu/ hon\r ! ,son1 ev5 z !y hon\r ! ,fa!r1 !n x is exp$i5t1 t a day %\ld be set ap>t = 8 hon\r1 namely1 ! day on :i* he re/$ f ! "w ( r$emption1 or1 z ! apo/le says1 ceas$ f x1 z ,god did f 81 ,heb4 iv4 #aj4 #b4 ,x 0 exp$i5t1 t ,god %\ld alt] ! ,sabba?1 f ! sev5? to ! fir/ day ( ! week2 =1 7#a47 ,h]eby ,*ri/ took occasion to give a display ( 8 glory1 & 9 p>ticul> ( 8 sov]eign au?ority1 to enjo9 :at "t he w\ld h u set ap>t = 8 wor%ip "u ! gospel-disp5sation1 z well z :at wor%ip he w h p]=m$ !re92 & to discov] himself to be1 z he /yles himself2 ,! ,"l ( ! ,sabba? day1 ,matt4 xii4 #h4 7#b47 ,we1 9 ! obs]vation !re(1 signify our fai?1 9 a public mann]1 t ,*ri/ is come 9 ! fle%1 & t ! "w ( our r$emption is br\ght to p]fection2 & consequ5tly1 t !re is a way prep>$ = our ju/ification & access to ,god1 z our ,god1 9 hope ( f9d+ acceptance 9 8 sight4 #c4 ,all ! ord9ances ( gospel-wor%ip h a peculi> relation to ,*ri/2 !re=e x is exp$i5t t ! "t 9 :i* !y are to be p]=m$1 "u ?is pres5t gospel-disp5sation1 %\ld likewise h relation to him2 !re=e t day mu/ be set ap>t 9 commemoration ( 8 "w ( r$emption1 9 :i* he f9i%$ x1 & t 0 ! fir/ day ( ! week4 ,?is leads u to consid]1 :at gr\nd we h to conclude t ! ,sabba? 0 *ang$1 f ! sev5? to ! fir/ day ( ! week aft] ! resurrection ( ,*ri/4 ,& ?is w appe>1 7#a47 ,f ! example ( ,*ri/ & 8 apo/les1 :o celebrat$ ! fir/ day ( ! week z a ,sabba?1 aft] 8 resurrection4 ,?us we read 9 ,john xx4 #ai4 t ! same day at ev5+1 be+ ! fir/ day ( ! week1 :5 ! doors 7 %ut1 :]e ! disciples 7 assembl$ = fe> ( ! ,jews1 came ,jesus & /ood 9 ! mid/ ( !m1 & said1 ,peace be unto y4 ,& v]4 #bf4 ,aft] eight days1 or ! eigh? day aft]1 inclusive1 aga9 8 disciples 7 )92 !n came ,jesus1 ! doors be+ %ut1 & /ood 9 ! mid/ & said1 ,peace be unto y4 ,:]e we may obs]ve1 #a4 ,t x 0 n m]ely an occasional meet+1 b a fix$ "o1 :i* return$ weekly4 ,!re=e !y met eight days aft]1 or ! foll[+ fir/ day ( ! week2 :i* 0 ! second ,*ri/ian ,sabba?4 #b4 ,on bo? ^! days ( _! meet+ toge!r = public wor%ip1 ,*ri/ appe>$ 9 ! mid/ ( !m1 & spake peace unto !m2 :i* includes 8 own+ ! day1 & confirm+ _! fai? 9 ! obs]vation ( x z a ,sabba?1 = ! future4 ,obj4 ,x is object$1 t ! reasons ( ! apo/les' meet+ toge!r on ! fir/ day ( ! week1 0 = fe> ( ! ,jews2 & n because x 0 sub/itut$ 9 ! room ( ! sev5? day1 z a ,sabba? p]petually to be obs]v$4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t !y did n meet toge!r = fe> ( ! ,jews2 b :5 !y 7 assembl$1 ! doors 7 %ut = fe> ( !m4 ,besides1 x may be f>!r repli$1 t ! fe> ( p]secution w\ld h be5 no w>rant = !m1 n to keep ! sev5?-day-,sabba?1 or to sub/itute ano!r day 9 ! room ( x4 ,to all :i* we might add1 t !y might m securely meet toge!r on ! sev5? day ( ! week1 ?an on any o!r day1 if !y 7 afraid ( di/urbance f ! ,jews2 = !n !y 7 engag$ 9 wor%ip !mselves2 &1 x is probable1 w\ld be r incl9$ to let !m alone1 = want ( leisure1 to give !m di/urbance 9 _! wor%ip4 7#b47 ,x f>!r appe>s1 t ! ,sabba? 0 *ang$ f ! sev5? to ! fir/ day ( ! week1 9 t ?is 0 a day1 9 :i* ! *ur* met1 toge!r ) ! apo/les1 = solemn public wor%ip4 ,?us we read 9 ,acts xx4 #g4 t ^u ! fir/ day ( ! week1 :5 ! disciples came toge!r to break bread1 ,paul prea*$ unto !m4 ,:]e we may obs]ve1 #a4 ,t x 0 n a private1 b a public meet+ ( ! *ur*2 = x is said1 t ! disciples1 t is1 ! *ur*1 met toge!r4 #b4 ,x 0 n a day occasionally appo9t$ by ! apo/le1 b ! /at$ usual "t ( _! meet+2 = x is n said ,paul design$ to prea* to !m on t day1 & !re=e !y met toge!r2 b :5 !y came toge!r1 on ! fir/ day ( ! week1 t is1 on ! day ( _! usual meet+1 ,paul prea*$ unto !m4 #c4 ,! apo/le _h be5 ) !m "s days be=e2 = x is said 9 ! =ego+ v]se1 t he abode !re sev5 days4 ,:y did !y n meet toge!r1 & he prea* to !m ! day be=e1 to wit1 ! sev5? day ( ! week1 on :i* day he 0 ) !m2 b because t 0 no long] a ,sabba?1 b *ang$ to ! fir/ day8 #d4 ,! end ( _! meet+ 0 to break bread4 ,n[1 ?\gh ! ^w is to be prea*$ 9 season & out ( season2 yet no day is s prop] to break bread on1 or celebrate ! ,"l's supp]1 z t on :i* he rose f ! dead4 ,besides1 :5 a day is p>ticul>ly describ$ z t :i* is set ap>t = solemn wor%ip1 su* z prea*+ & break+ ( bread is suppos$ to be1 t mu/ be und]/ood to be ! ,sabba?4 #e4 ,!y c\ld n be said n[ to meet toge!r = fe> ( ! ,jews1 z 0 be=e object$ to _! obs]v+ ! fir/ ,sabba?2 = x 0 at ,troas1 :]e ! ,jews _h no?+ to d1 nor c\ld !y p]secute !m2 = x 0 a *ur* ( conv]t$ ,g5tiles4 ,obj4 #a4 ,x is object$1 t ! ^w :i* we r5d] ! fir/ day ( ! week#bag1 might be r5d]$ "o day ( ! week1 or on a c]ta9 day4 ,answ4 ,our translation ( ! ,greek ^w1 is by f> ! mo/ prop]1 z all "k1 :o und]/& t language4 ,besides1 ! same words are us$ 9 ,john xx4 #a4 & ,luke xxiv4 #a4 9 bo? :i* scriptures ,*ri/'s resurrection is said to be on ! fir/ day ( ! week2 h[ prepo/]\s w\ld x be1 to r5d] !m1 on a c]ta9 day ( ! week8 & if !y are1 9 ^? scriptures1 & o!rs t might be ref]r$ to1 to be r5d]$1 ! fir/ day ( ! week1 z all all[ !y mu/1 :y %\ld !y be r5d]$ o!rwise 9 ! text "u our pres5t consid]ation8 ,obj4 #b4 ,x is f>!r object$1 t _! meet+ toge!r1 on ! fir/ day ( ! week1 to break bread1 does n argue x to be a ,sabba?2 because =m]ly ! ,"l's supp] us$ to be adm9i/]$ :5ev] ! ^w 0 prea*$1 & t 0 on o!r days1 besides ! fir/ day ( ! week2 yea1 we read1 t 9 "s ages ( ! *ur*1 ! ^w 0 prea*$1 & ! ,"l's supp] adm9i/]$1 e day4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 ,t ?\gh ! ,"l's supp] may be adm9i/]$ on ano!r day1 yet ?is is said to be ! day m especially appo9t$ = ?is solemn ord9ance1 or = public wor%ip1 z has be5 already obs]v$4 ,besides1 ?\gh ! ,"l's supp] 0 adm9i/]$ on o!r days aft] ?is3 yet x w be h>d to prove t x 0 adm9i/]$ on any o!r day b ! ,"l's day1 9 ! apo/les "t4 7#c47 ,! *ange ( ! ,sabba?1 f ! sev5? to ! fir/ day ( ! week1 may be f>!r argu$ f #a ,cor4 xvi4 #a1 #b4 9 :i* ! apo/le says1 ,z ,i h giv5 ord] to ! *ur*es ( ,galatia1 ev5 s d ye4 ,^u ! fir/ day ( ! week1 let e "o ( y lay by him 9 /ore1 z ,god ha? prosp]$ him2 t !re be no ga!r+s :5 ,i come4 ,9 :i* words we may obs]ve1 #a4 ,t !re is a "w ( *>ity recomm5d$2 a duty mo/ prop] = ! ,sabba?1 z a te/imony ( our ?ankfulness to ,god = spiritual bless+s1 held =? to1 or receiv$ by u1 on t day2 & x is a day 9 :i* our he>ts are mo/ l to be enl>g$ to o!rs1 :5 mo/ affect$ ) ! love ( ,god to u4 ,^? duties :i* ! prophet recomm5ds z suitable to a fa/1 :i* ,god _h *os51 are v suitable to all public ord9ances1 & 9 p>ticul> to ,sabba?s1 namely1 to loose ! b&s ( wick$ness1 & to undo ! heavy burd5s1 & to deal =? bread to ! hungry1 ,isa4 lviii4 #f1 #g4 ,if ! poor ( ! *ur* 7 to be provid$ =1 ?is 0 to be done1 n by a private1 b a public collection1 :]eby m might be rais$1 & no burd5 laid on p>ticul> p]sons4 ,x is moreov] said1 t !y 7 to lay by z ,god _h prosp]$ !m2 t is1 n only 9 proportion to ! increase ( _! worldly sub/ance1 or ! success t att5d$ _! secul> employm5ts on o!r days2 b _! compassion to ! poor ought to be enl>g$1 9 proportion to ! spiritual advantage !y receiv$ f ,*ri/1 "u 8 ord9ances4 #b4 ,?is 0 n to be done on "o s+le fir/ day ( ! week1 b on ! return ( e fir/ day2 z all :o read ?is scripture imp>tially mu/ und]/& x#bah4 ,!re=e x foll[s1 t ! fir/ day ( ! week 0 a day 9 :i* ! *ur* met toge!r = solemn1 public1 & /at$ wor%ip4 #c4 ,x 0 n comm&$ only to ?is *ur* at ,cor9?1 b is agreeable to :at _h be5 comm&$ to all ! *ur*es ( ,galatia2 !re=e x foll[s1 t ! *ur*es ( ,galatia 7 oblig$ to obs]ve ! fir/ day ( ! week1 z well z t at ,cor9?4 ,& inasmu* z ?is epi/le is direct$ to all t 9 e place call ^u ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 #a ,cor4 i4 #b4 x may by a p>ity ( reason1 be appli$ to !m2 & accord+ly x may be argu$1 t x 0 a univ]sal practice ( ! *ur*1 at t "t1 to meet toge!r = religi\s wor%ip1 on ! fir/ day ( ! week1 :i* argum5t _c b h "s weight 9 x1 to prove ! doctr9e t we are ma9ta9+1 relat+ to ! *ange ( ! ,sabba?1 f ! sev5? to ! fir/ day ( ! week4 7#d47 ,! *ange ( ! ,sabba?1 f ! sev5? to ! fir/ day ( ! week1 f>!r appe>s1 9 t !re is a day1 m5tion$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 :i* is /yl$ ! ,"l's day4 ,?us x is said1 ,i 0 9 ! ,_s on ! ,"l's day1 ,rev4 i4 #aj4 ,:]e x may be obs]v$1 #a4 ,t !re is a peculi> claim t ,*ri/ lays to ?is day z 8 own1 di/9ct f all o!r days4 ,z ! sev5? day ( ! week 01 be=e ?is1 call$1 z x is 9 ?is ,comm&m5t1 ,! ,sabba? ( ! ,"l ?y ,god1 & else:]e1 8 holy day1 ,isa4 lviii4 #ac4 s !re is a peculi> day :i* our ,savi\r1 :o is ! ,"l "h spok5 (1 claims z 8 holy day4 ,& :at c ?is be1 b t day :i* he has in/itut$ 9 commemoration ( 8 hav+ f9i%$ ! "w ( our r$emption8 #b4 ,x may be f>!r obs]v$1 t :5 ,god is said to lay claim to ?+s 9 scripture1 x d5otes1 t !y are ( 8 appo9tm5t1 & = 8 glory4 ,?us ! bread & ! w9e 9 t ord9ance1 :i* ,*ri/ has appo9t$ 9 remembrance ( 8 dea?1 is call$ ! ,"l's supp]1 or ! ,"l's table1 d5ot+ t x is an ord9ance ( 8 own appo9tm5t2 9 l mann] ! ,"l's day may be fitly s call$ = ?is reason1 z in/itut$ by him4 ,! argum5ts t h hi!rto be5 br\ght to prove t ! ,sabba? 0 *ang$ f ! sev5? to ! fir/ day ( ! week1 are pr9cipally su* z are f\nd$ on a scripture-consequ5ce4 ,we %all n[ proce$ to prove t ?is consequ5ce is j1 viz4 t because ! fir/ day ( ! week 0 obs]v$ by our ,savi\r1 8 apo/les1 & ! *ur* 9 g5]al1 z ! ,"l's day1 t is1 a day in/itut$ by him1 9 commemoration ( 8 hav+ f9i%$ ! "w ( our r$emption2 !re=e we ought to obs]ve x = t end4 ,"h x may be consid]$1 #a/1 ,t x is n to be suppos$1 t x 0 univ]sally obs]v$ by ! *ur* at r&om1 or by accid5t1 )\t "s direction giv5 !m h]e94 ,= s9ce ! apo/les 7 appo9t$ to erect ! gospel-*ur*1 &1 z ,god's m9i/]s1 to give laws to x1 relat+ to ! in/itut$ wor%ip t 0 to be p]=m$ !re91 x is z reasonable to suppose1 t !y gave direction conc]n+ ! "t1 9 :i* public solemn wor%ip %\ld be p]=m$4 #b;dly1 ,:atev] ! apo/les ord]$ ! *ur* to obs]ve1 9 matt]s belong+ to religi\s wor%ip1 !y did x by div9e direction2 o!rwise ! rules !y laid d[n = in/itut$ wor%ip1 c\ld n be mu* dep5d$ on2 & !y1 w\ld d\btless1 h be5 blam$1 z n hav+ fulfill$ ! commission1 :i* !y receiv$ f ,*ri/1 to tea* ! *ur* to obs]ve all ?+s :atev] he _h comm&$ !m4 ,nor c\ld ! apo/le h made ?is appeal to ! *ur* z he does2 ,i h n %unn$ to decl>e unto y all ! c\nsel ( ,god1 ,acts xx4 #bg4 & else:]e1 ,i h receiv$ ( ! ,"l t :i* also ,i deliv]$ unto y1 #a ,cor4 xi4 #bc4 & ,i deliv]$ unto y fir/ ( all t :i* ,i also receiv$1 *ap4 xv4 #c4 ,nor w\ld he h act$ agreeably to ! "* he gave ( himself & ! re/ ( ! apo/les2 conc]n+ :om he says1 ,let a man s acc\nt ( u1 z ( ! m9i/]s ( ,*ri/1 & /ew>ds ( ! my/]ies ( ,god4 ,moreov]1 x is requir$ 9 /ew>ds1 t a man be f\nd fai?ful1 *ap4 iv4 #a4 ,& he says conc]n+ himself1 ,i h obta9$ m]cy ( ! ,"l to be fai?ful1 *ap4 vii4 #be4 ,& else:]e1 ,if any man ?9k himself to be a prophet1 or spiritual1 let him ackn[l$ge t ! ?+s t ,i write unto y1 are ! comm&m5ts ( ! ,"l1 *ap4 xiv4 #cg4 & consequ5tly1 t :atev] directions he gave ab\t ! "t1 z well z mode ( wor%ip1 7 in/amp$ ) 8 au?ority2 !re=e1 an apo/olic intimation conta9$ a div9e comm& relat+ h]eunto4 ,^? ?+s t 7 deliv]$ to ! *ur*1 by p]sons "u div9e inspiration1 are n to be reckon$ among ! traditions :i* ! ,papi/s plead =1 :i* took _! rise 9 ^? ages :5 inspiration 0 ceas$4 ,! apo/le uses ! ^w tradition 9 ! same s5se 9 :i* we are to und]/& a div9e oracle1 or a comm& giv5 by ^? :o 7 div9ely inspir$2 & accord+ly he says1 ,i praise y1 bre?r51 t y rememb] me 9 all ?+s1 & keep ! ord9ances1 or1 z x is 9 ! m>g91 traditions1 z ,i h deliv]$ !m to y1 *ap4 xi4 #b4 & else:]e1 he exhorts !m1 to hold ! traditions :i* !y _h be5 taught1 :e!r by ^w1 or 8 epi/le1 #b ,!ss4 ii4 #ae4 t is1 all ^? ?+s :i* _h be5 communicat$ to !m by div9e inspiration1 9 :atev] =m !y 7 transmitt$ to !m1 :e!r by ^w or writ+2 :i* diff]5t circum/ances ( imp>t+ !m1 d n 9 ! lea/ detract f _! div9e au?ority4 ,! laws :i* ,god gave to 8 *ur*1 7 ei!r imm$iately f himself1 z ! t5 ,comm&m5ts1 or else !y 7 giv5 by ^? :o 7 inspir$ = t purpose2 &1 inde$1 ! greate/ "p ( gospel-wor%ip 0 ( ?is latt] sort2 & :at 0 transmitt$ by ! apo/les relat+ h]eunto1 0 ei!r v]bal or real2 ! =m] conta9+ an intimation ( :at !y _h receiv$ ( ! ,"l1 ! latt] 0 en=c$ by _! example & practice2 :i*1 suppos+ !m to be "u div9e inspiration1 0 a suffici5t w>rant = ! fai? & practice ( ! *ur*1 :e!r relat+ to ! mode or "t ( wor%ip2 & consequ5tly ! practice & example ( ! apo/les & *ur*1 9 _! day1 9 obs]v+ ! fir/ day ( ! week1 is a suffici5t argum5t to conv9ce u conc]n+ ! *ange ( ! ,sabba?1 f ! sev5? to ! ,"l's day1 :i* 0 to be obs]v$1 by ! *ur*1 9 all succe$+ ages4 ,z to t "q :i* is propos$ by "s1 namely1 :5 x 0 t ,*ri/ gave in/ructions to ! apo/les1 conc]n+ ! *ange ( ! ,sabba?8 ,x is an ov]-curi\s enquiry1 s9ce x is en\gh = u to conclude1 t ?is1 toge!r ) o!r laws giv5 by !m1 relat+ to ! gospel-disp5sation1 7 giv5 by him1 dur+ t int]val ( "t1 9 :i* he %ew$ himself alive aft] 8 passion1 by _m infallible pro(s1 be+ se5 ( !m =ty days1 speak+ ( ! ?+s p]ta9+ to ! k+dom ( ,god1 ,acts i4 #c4 ( :i*1 we may reasonably suppose ?is to h be5 "o4 ,b if ?is be n reckon$ suffici5t = ! confirm+ our fai? !re91 we h ! highe/ reason to conclude1 t x 0 giv5 by ! inspiration ( ! ,_s1 :om ,*ri/ _h be=e promis$ unto ! apo/les to guide !m into all tru?2 & t he %\ld %ew !m ?+s to come1 ,john xvi4 #ac4 by :i* we are to und]/&1 t he 0 to lead !m1 n only into ^? tru?s1 :i* 7 necess>y = !m to "k z ,*ri/ians1 b to imp>t to ! *ur*es z m9i/]s1 z a rule ( fai? & practice4 ,?is is :at1 ,i ?9k1 may give u suffici5t satisfaction1 z to ! div9e orig9al ( ! ,"l's day1 )\t our be+ oblig$ to h rec\rse to an ecclesia/ical e/abli%m5t1 )\t a div9e in/itution2 :i* w\ld v mu* detract f ! dignity & glory ( x1 & ! reg>d t we ought to pay to x1 z ! ,"l's holy day4 ,we h consid]$ x z in/itut$ by ! apo/les2 & t !y _h in/ructions 9 all ?+s relat+ to ! edification ( ! *ur*2 & t !y 7 s fai?ful 9 :at !y imp>t$1 t !y _c be1 9 ! lea/1 suspect$ ( intrud+ any inv5tion ( _! own into ! wor%ip ( ,god1 9 ?is1 any m ?an any o!r bran* !re(1 to suppose :i*1 w\ld leave u 9 ! greate/ unc]ta9ty1 z to :at conc]ns matt]s ( ! highe/ importance4 ,?us conc]n+ ! obs]vation ( ! ,"l's day1 z f\nd$ on a div9e w>rant1 giv5 to ! *ur* by ! m9i/ry ( ! apo/les1 :o 7 appo9t$1 by ,god1 to make kn[n ^? laws to !m1 :i* respect ! mann] & "t 9 :i* he w be wor%ipp$1 "u ! gospel-disp5sation4 ,! next ?+ to be consid]$1 is1 t ! *ur* 91 & aft] ! apo/les "t1 univ]sally att5d$ to ! religi\s obs]vation ( ! ,"l's day2 :i* 0 celebrat$ z a ,sabba? 9 all succe$+ ages4 ,?is is s evid5t1 f ! hi/ory ( :at relates !reunto1 t x ne$s no pro(4 ,t ! apo/les & ! *ur*1 9 _! day1 obs]v$ x1 has be5 already consid]$2 & t ! obs]vation !re( 0 cont9u$ 9 ! *ur*1 aft] _! dea?1 appe>s f ! writ+s ( mo/ ( ! ,fa!rs1 :o speak ( x z a day 9 :i* ! *ur* met toge!r = public wor%ip1 & paid a mu* great] def]5ce to x ?an any ( ! o!r days ( ! week1 :]e9 !y occasionally att5d$ on ! ex]cise ( religi\s duties4 ,?us ,ignatius1 :o liv$ 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! second ,c5tury1 advises e "o :o lov$ ,*ri/1 to celebrate ! ,"l's day1 :i* 0 consecrat$ to 8 resurrection2 & he calls x ! que51 & *ief ( all days#bai4 ,also ,ju/9 ,m>tyr1 :o liv$ ab\t ! middle ( ! same ,c5tury1 9 "o ( 8 apologies = ! ,*ri/ians1 says1 ,t on t day1 :i* !y1 viz4 ! ,hea!n1 call ,sunday1 all :o live 9 cities or villages1 meet toge!r 9 ! same place1 :]e ! writ+s ( ! apo/les & prophets are read1 & we all assemble2 x be+ ! day 9 :i* ,god f9i%$ ! creation1 & ,jesus ,*ri/1 our ,savi\r1 rose f ! dead4 ,= ! day be=e ,saturday he 0 crucifi$1 & ! day aft] x1 t is1 ,sunday1 he appe>$ to 8 apo/les & disciples1 & in/ruct$ !m 9 ^? ?+s :i* we propose to y\r consid]ation#bbj4 ,9 ! ?ird ,c5tury1 :5 p]secution s mu* rag$ aga9/ ! *ur*1 x is well kn[n1 t ,*ri/ians di/+ui%$ !mselves1 by ! "* ( obs]v]s ( ! ,"l's day1 :i* !y reckon$ a badge ( ,*ri/ianity#bba4 ,i ne$ n desc5d any l[]1 to prove t ! ,"l's day 0 univ]sally obs]v$ by ! *ur*1 9 commemoration ( ,*ri/'s resurrection1 9 all succe$+ ages2 = t is g5]ally all[$4 ,!re=e1 all t ,i %all add to illu/rate ?is argum5t1 tak5 f ! practice ( ! ,*ri/ian *ur*1 f our ,savi\r's resurrection1 to ?is day1 is1 #a/1 ,t x _c reasonably be suppos$1 t ,god w\ld suff] 8 *ur* univ]sally to run into s great a mi/ake1 z to keep a wrong day z a weekly ,sabba?2 & t n only 9 "o or two1 b 9 all ages1 s9ce our ,savi\r's "t4 ,n[1 :atev] error p>ticul> *ur*es h be5 suff]$ to imbibe1 ,god has n left !m all 9 g5]al2 & t be=e ! corruption & apo/asy ( ! *ur* ( ,rome1 z well z s9ce ! ,re=mation1 to be deceiv$1 :i* !y mu/ be said to h be51 _h !y e/eem$ t ,god's holy day1 :i* he has nei!r in/itut$1 nor own$ z su*4 #b;d1 ,god has n only suff]$ all 8 *ur*es to g on 9 ?is error1 if x be an error1 & n undeceiv$ !m1 b he has1 at ! same "t1 grant$ !m _m signal m>ks ( 8 fav\r2 & has1 to ?is day1 9 _m in/ances1 own$ ! /rict & religi\s obs]vation !re(2 :i* we c h>dly suppose he w\ld h done1 if x 7 n ( 8 own in/itution2 nor t he w\ld h giv5 a sanction to x1 by be+ pres5t ) 8 p1 :5 att5d+ on him !re91 9 ! ord9ances ( 8 own appo9tm5t4 ,?is leads u to consid]1 ,,iv4 ,! proportion ( "t t is to be obs]v$ z a weekly ,sabba?4 ,?us x is said 9 ?is answ]1 we are to keep holy to ,god1 "o :ole day 9 sev54 ,a day is ei!r artificial or natural4 ,! =m] is ! space ( "t f ! sun's ris+1 to its sett+2 ! latt] conta9s 9 x ! space ( tw5ty f\r h\rs4 ,n[ ! ,"l's day mu/ be suppos$ to cont9ue long] ?an ! measure ( an artificial day2 o!rwise x w\ld fall %ort ( a sev5? "p ( "t4 ,b ?is has n s _m difficulties att5d+ x1 z t has :i* relates to ! "t ( ! day :5 x beg9s4 ,nev]!less1 we h "s direction1 z to ?is matt]1 f ! intimation giv5 u1 t ,*ri/ rose f ! dead on ! fir/ day ( ! week1 v e>ly 9 ! morn+1 :ile x 0 yet d>k1 ,john xx4 #a4 ,luke xxiv4 #a4 ,!re=e ! ,"l's day beg9s 9 ! morn+1 be=e sun ris+2 or1 accord+ to our usual way ( reckon+1 we may conclude1 t x beg9s imm$iately aft] midnight1 & cont9ues till mid-night foll[+2 :i* is our common me?od ( comput+ "t1 beg9n+ ! day ) ! morn+1 & end+ x ) ! ev5+2 & x is agreeable to ! ,psalmi/'s obs]vation2 ,man goe? =? to 8 "w1 & to 8 lab\r 9 ! morn+1 until ! ev5+1 ,psal4 civ4 #bc4 ,re/1 9 ord] ( nature1 foll[s aft] lab\r2 !re=e ! night foll[s ! day2 & consequ5tly ! ,"l's day ev5+ foll[s ! day1 on :i* acc\nt x mu/ be suppos$ to beg9 9 ! morn+4 ,aga91 if ! ,sabba? beg9s 9 ! ev5+1 religi\s wor%ip ought to be p]=m$ sometime1 at lea/1 9 ! ev5+2 & !n1 soon aft] x is begun1 x w be int]rupt$ by ! succe$+ night1 & !n x mu/ be reviv$ aga9 ! foll[+ day4 ,&1 z to ! end ( ! ,sabba?1 x seems n s agreeable1 t1 :5 we h be5 engag$ 9 ! wor%ip ( ,god 9 ! day1 we %\ld sp5d ! ev5+ 9 secul> employm5ts2 :i* _c be judg$ unlawful1 if ! ,sabba? be !n at an end4 ,!re=e1 x is mu* m exp$i5t1 t ! :ole "w ( ! day %\ld be cont9u$ z long z our worldly employm5ts are on o!r days2 & our beg9n+ & end+ ! p]=mance ( religi\s duties1 %\ld 9 "s measure1 be agreeable !reunto4 ,aga91 ?is may be prov$ f :at is said 9 ,exod4 xvi4 #bc4 ,to-morr[ is ! re/ ( ! holy ,sabba? unto ! ,"l4 ,:]eas1 if ! ,sabba? _h begun 9 ! ev5+1 x w\ld r h be5 said1 ?is ev5+ beg9s ! re/ ( ! holy ,sabba?4 ,ano!r scripture g5]ally br\ght to prove ?is argum5t1 is 9 ,john xx4 #ai4 ,! same day at ev5+1 be+ ! fir/ day ( ! week1 :5 ! doors 7 %ut1 :]e ! disciples 7 assembl$ = fe> ( ! ,jews1 came ,jesus1 & /ood 9 ! mid/1 & said unto !m1 ,peace be unto y2 x is call$ ! ev5+ ( ! same day2 s t ! wor%ip :i* 0 p]=m$ t day1 0 cont9u$ 9 ! ev5+ !re(4 ,?is is n call$ ! ev5+ ( ! next day1 b ( ! same day 9 :i* ,*ri/ rose f ! dead2 :i* 0 ! fir/ ,*ri/ian ,sabba?4 ,object4 ,to ?is x is object$1 t ! c]emonial ,sabba?s "u ! law1 began at ev5+4 ,?us x is said1 9 ,lev4 xxiii4 #e4 ,9 ! f\rte5? day ( ! fir/ mon?1 at ev51 is ! ,"l's passov]2 & v]4 #cb4 speak+ conc]n+ ! fea/ ( expiation1 :i* 0 on ! t5? day ( ! sev5? mon?1 x is said1 ,x %all be unto y a ,sabba? ( re/2 & ye %all afflict y\r s\ls 9 ! n9? day ( ! mon?1 at ev53 ,f ev5 unto ev5 %all ye celebrate y\r ,sabba?4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be answ]$2 t ! beg9n+ ( sacr$ days is to be at ! same "t ) t ( civil2 & ?is 0 gov]n$ by ! cu/om ( nations4 ,! ,jews' civil day began at ev5+2 & !re=e x 0 orda9$ t f ev5+ to ev5+1 %\ld be ! measure ( _! sacr$ days4 ,our days h ano!r beg9n+ & end+2 :i* diff]5ce is only circum/antial4 ,:]eas1 ! pr9cipal ?+ enjo9$1 is1 t "o :ole day 9 sev51 be obs]v$ z a ,sabba? to ! ,"l4 ,footnote #bad3 8,! devot+ ( a sev5? ,"p ( ,"t 9 a holy mann] to ! ,"l1 belongs un*angeably to ! moral nature & obligation ( ! f\r? ,comm&m5t1 :i* is transf]r$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 f ! sev5? to ! fir/ day ( ! week4 7,see ,john xx4 #bf4 & ,acts xx4 #g47 ,to ?is x may n be amiss to add ! judici\s note ( ,mr4 ,k5nicott 9 8 diss]tation on ! oblations ( ,ca9 & ,abel1 p4 #ahd1 #ahe1 :]e he says1 #8,! sabba?1 or weekly day ( hol9ess1 might well be call$ a sign to ! ,jews2' = ! ,jewi% sabba? 0 a sign1 z be+ f\nd$ on a d\ble reason1 ! second ( :i* 7! ,egyptian deliv]ance7 evid5tly di/+ui%$ t p f all o!rs1 & 0 !re=e z a sign con/antly to rem9d !m ( ! p>ticul> c>e ( heav51 & :at uncommon returns ( goodness !y 7 to make = s signal a deliv]ance4 ,b !re is great reason to believe1 t ! sabba? ( ! ,israelites 0 alt]$ ) _! ye>1 at _! com+ =? f ,egypt2 & a %ort att5tion to ?is po9t may n be "h improp]1 ! case !n seems to be ?is4 ,at ! f9i%+ ( ! creation1 ,god sanctifi$ ! sev5? day2 ?is sev5? day1 be+ ! fir/ day ( ,adam's life1 0 consecrat$ by way ( fir/-fruits to ,god2 & !re=e ,adam may reasonably be suppos$ to h began 8 computation ( ! days ( ! week ) ! fir/ :ole day ( 8 own exi/5ce2 ?us ! sabba? became ! fir/ day ( ! week2 b :5 mank9d fell f ! wor%ip ( ! true ,god1 !y fir/ sub/itut$ ! wor%ip ( ! sun1 9 8 place1 & pres]v+ ! same weekly day ( wor%ip1 b devot+ x to ! sun1 ! sabba? 0 call$ ,sunday2 = t ,sunday 0 ! fir/ day ( ! week1 & is s /ill 9 ! ea/1 is prov$ by ,mr4 ,seld5 7,jus4 ,nat4 & ,g5t4 ,lib4 #c4 ,cap4 #bb47 ,?us ! sabba? ( ! ,patri>*s cont9u$ to be ! ,sunday ( ! idolat]s1 till ! com+ up ( ! ,israelites out ( ,egypt2 & !n1 z ,god alt]$ ! beg9n+ ( _! ye>1 s he also *ang$ ! day ( _! wor%ip f ,sunday to ,saturday2 ! fir/ reason ( :i* might be1 t z ,sunday 0 ! day ( wor%ip among ! ,idolat]s1 ! ,israelites w\ld be m likely to jo9 ) !m1 if !y re/$ on ! same day1 ?an if !y 7 to "w on t day1 & s]ve _! ,god ^u ano!r4 ,b a second reason c]ta9ly 01 9 ord] to p]petuate ! memory ( _! deliv]ance on t day f ,egyptian slav]y2 = ,moses1 :5 he applies ! f\r? ,comm&m5t to ! p>ticul> cases ( 8 own p1 ,deut4 v4 #ae1 does n en=ce x1 z 9 ,ex4 xx4 #aa4 by ! consid]ation ( ,god's re/+ on t day :i* 0 ! sabba? ( ! ,patri>*s2 b b9ds x ^u !m by say+1 ,rememb] t ?\ wa/ a s]vant 9 ,egypt1 & t ! ,"l ?y ,god br\ght !e out !nce ?r\gh a mighty h&1 & by a /ret*$-out arm2 !re=e ! ,"l ?y ,god ha? comm&$ ,,!e to keep ?is ,,sabba?-,,day4 ,all[+ !n ! prec$+ obs]vations1 we imm$iately see1 h[ ! sabba? naturally rev]t$ to ,sunday1 aft] ! abolition ( ,judaism )\t any express comm& = ! alt]ation4 ,to :i* he adds a quotation f ,bp4 ,cumb]l&1 7,orig4 ,g5t4 ,antiq4 p4 #djj47 :i* speaks ( ! ,g5tiles1 z call$1 aft] ,*ri/'s "t into ! same univ]sal *ur* ) ! ,patri>*s2 & ano!r f ,ju/9 ,m>tyr1 1 1 4 ,apol c4 s4 #hi4 ,! purport ( :i* is1 t all ,*ri/ians g5]ally assembl$ = religi\s wor%ip on ! ,sunday2 because x is ! fir/ day 9 :i* ,god f9i%$ ! creation ( ! _w2 & on ! same day ( ! week1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 our ,savi\r1 rose f ! dead40 ,,guyse4 ,footnote #bae3 ,vid4 ,a?anas4 ,hom4 de ,sem5te4 ,footnote #baf3 ,vid4 ,ignat4 ,epi/4 ad ,magn4 ,& mu* m to ! same purpose may be se5 9 a le>n$ book1 intitl$ ,dies ,dom9ica1 9 cap4 iii4 alibi passim4 ,footnote #bag3 4 ,on ! fir/ f ! ,sabba?2 s ! ,jews nam$ ! days ( ! week4 ,footnote #bah3 4 ,footnote #bai3 ,vid4 ,ignat4 ,epi/4 ad ,magnes4 ,footnote #bbj3 ,vid4 ,j4 ,m>t4 edit4 a ,grab4 ,apol4 #a4 #hg1 #hi4 ,x may be obs]v$1 t t ,fa!r is n alone 9 8 call+ x ,sunday2 = ,t]tullian ,adv4 ,g5t4 ,cap4 xvi4 calls x s4 ,& ,j]om says x may be s call$1 because ! ,sun ( ,righte\sness arose ) heal+ 9 8 w+s2 b x is g5]ally call$ ! ,"l's day2 & t n only by o!rs1 b by ! same ,fa!rs2 except 9 _! apologies = ! ,*ri/ian religion aga9/ ! ,hea!n1 !y us$ ! ^w 9 compliance ) _! mode ( speak+4 ,b t :i* is m /range1 & sav\rs a little ( affectation1 is1 t ,ju/91 & "s o!r ( ! ,fa!rs1 %\ld *use to use a circumlocution1 in/ead ( ,friday1 z he calls x1 ! day be=e ,saturday4 ,& ,ignatius1 9 ,epi/4 ad ,trall4 calls x p>asceva1 or1 ! prep>ation = ! ,sabba?1 z ! ,jews did2 & ,ir5u calls x ! day be=e ! ,sabba?1 9 ,lib4 v4 adv4 ,h]4 ,cap4 xxiii4 :i* ! le>n$ ,grabe supposes to be = ?is reason2 t !y might %ew h[ mu* !y dete/$ ! "n ( ,v5us1 to :om ,friday 0 d$icat$ by ! ,hea!n4 ,& !y ought to h be5 z cauti\s ( us+ ! ^w ,sunday1 s9ce t 0 n only d$icat$ to ! ,sun4 ,b "s took occasion f !nce1 to asp]se ! ,*ri/ians1 z ?\gh !y _h wor%ipp$ ! ,sun2 :i* ,t]tullian1 9 ,apol4 adv4 ,g54 ,cap4 xvi4 is oblig$ to exculpate !m f4 ,footnote #bba3 ,dom9icum ag]e1 or celebr>e1 0 a phrase well kn[n 9 t age1 9 :i* _m ,*ri/ians 7 put to dea?1 ^u _! be+ exam9$1 & boldly pr(ess+ t !y obs]v$ ! ,"l's day2 & ! assemblies1 9 :i* all ! p>ts ( public wor%ip 7 p]=m$ on t day1 7 g5]ally call$ ,synaxes4 ,que/4 ,,cxvii41 ,,cxviii4 ,,que/4 ,,cxvii4 ,h[ is ! ,sabba?1 or ,"l's day to be sanctifi$8 ,,answ4 ,! ,sabba?1 or ,"l's day1 is to be sanctifi$1 by an holy re/+ all ! day1 n only f su* works z are1 at all times1 s9ful1 b ev5 f su* worldly employm5ts & recreations z are on o!r days lawful1 & mak+ x our delight to sp5d ! :ole "t 7except s mu* ( x z is to be tak5 up 9 works ( necessity & m]cy7 9 ! public & private ex]cises ( ,god's wor%ip2 & to t end we are to prep>e our he>ts1 & ) su* =e-sight1 dilig5ce & mod]ation to dispose1 & seasonably to dispat* our worldly bus9ess1 t we may be ! m free & fit = ! duties ( t day4 ,,que/4 ,,cxviii4 ,:y is ! *>ge ( keep+ ! ,sabba? m specially direct$ to gov]nors ( families1 & o!r sup]iors8 ,,answ4 ,! *>ge ( keep+ ! ,sabba? is m especially direct$ to gov]nors ( families & o!r sup]iors1 because !y are b\nd n only to keep x !mselves1 b to see t x be obs]v$ by all ^? t are "u _! *>ge2 & because !y are prone (t-times to h9d] !m by employm5ts ( _! own4 ,9 expla9+ ! =m] ( ^! answ]s1 :i* m especially respects ! mann] h[ ! ,sabba? is to be sanctifi$1 let x be consid]$1 ,i4 ,t we are to prep>e our he>ts1 & ) su* =esight1 dilig5ce1 & mod]ation1 to dispose1 & seasonably to dispat*1 our worldly bus9ess1 t we may be m free & fit = ! bus9ess ( t day4 ,we d n read1 inde$1 t !re is any "t sanctifi$1 or set ap>t by ,god1 9 ord] to our prep>+ = ! ,sabba?2 b ?is matt] is left to our ,*ri/ian prud5ce4 ,yet we read 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 ( ! day ( prep>ation = ! ,sabba?2 t is1 ! day be=e ! ,jewi% ,sabba?2 :i* p]sons :o _h any s5se ( ! importance ( ! "w to be p]=m$ on ! foll[+ day1 ?\ght x _! duty to prep>e = be=e-h&1 at lea/1 to give dispat* to _! worldly bus9ess2 t _! ?\ghts might be fix$ on ! "w on :i* !y 7 to engage on ! day ensu+4 ,?us we read1 t t day 0 ! prep>ation1 & ! ,sabba? drew on3 ,& !y return$ & prep>$ spices & o9tm5ts1 & re/$ ! ,sabba? day1 accord+ to ! comm&m5t1 ,luke xxiii4 #ed1 #ef4 ,! mix+ ( o9tm5ts & spices1 :i* 7 comp\nd$ accord+ to ! cu/om ( ^? times1 = ! embalm+ ( ! dead1 0 a "w ( lab\r1 & n fit to be done on ! ,sabba?4 ,!re=e !y did ?is ! day be=e1 t !y might n be br\ght "u any necessity ( p]=m+ t s]vile "w !re91 :i* might be done on ano!r day4 ,& ?is practice ( dispat*+ worldly bus9ess1 9 ord] to _! be+ prep>$ = ! sacr$ employm5t ( ! ,sabba?1 seems to h be5 inculcat$1 :5 ! obs]vation ( t day 0 reviv$ by ,moses 9 ! wild]ness ( ,s92 on :i* occasion he says1 ,to-morr[ is ! re/ ( ! holy ,sabba? unto ! ,"l4 ,bake t :i* ye w bake1 & see! t ye w see!3 & t :i* rema9e? ov]1 lay x up = y to be kept until ! morn+1 ,exod4 xvi4 #bc4 ,! mean+ ( :i* is1 !y 7 to ga!r ! manna1 :i* w\ld take up a consid]able "t1 & gr9d or prep>e x = bak+ or see?+2 :i* 0 a s]vile1 or labori\s "w1 t might z well be done ! day be=e4 ,accord+ly !y 7 comm&$ !n to dispat* or f9i% x1 t !y might re/ 91 & sanctity ! ,sabba? imm$iately foll[+4 ,z = ! "t :i* ! m religi\s ,jews took1 9 prep>+ = ! ,sabba? be=e x came1 some?+ ( ?is may be le>n$ f ! practice ( holy ,nehemiah2 :]eby x appe>s1 t !y laid aside _! worldly bus9ess1 9 ord] to _! prep>+ = ! ,sabba? ! day be=e1 at sun-set1 or :5 x begun to be d>k4 ,?us x is said1 ,t :5 ! gates ( ,j]usalem began to be d>k be=e ! ,sabba?1 he comm&$ t ! gates %\ld be %ut1 & *>g$ t !y %\ld n be op5$ till aft] ! ,sabba?1 ,neh4 xiii4 #ai4 ,h[ev]1 ?is is discretion>y1 & !re=e "s ,jewi% writ]s obs]ve1 t _m ( !m began to prep>e = ! ,sabba? ! ev5+ be=e1 at six o'clock1 & "s ( !m at ?ree2 & o!rs sp5t ! :ole day be=e 9 ! dispat* ( _! secul> bus9ess1 t !y might be bett] prep>$ = ! ,sabba?2 & ?is1 z to :at is equitable or moral !re91 is1 d\btless1 an example to u3 s t we may say z ,hezekiah did 9 8 pray]2 ,! good ,"l p>don e "o t prep>e? 8 he>t to seek ,god2 ! ,"l ,god ( 8 fa!rs1 ?\gh he be n cleans$ accord+ to ! purification ( ! sanctu>y1 #b ,*ron4 xxx4 #ah1 #ai4 ,?is leads u to consid] ! duties to be p]=m$ prep>atory to ! "r obs]v+ ! ,"l's day2 &1 9 ord] h]eunto1 we ought1 ! ev5+ be=e1 to lay aside our c>e & worldly bus9ess1 t our ?\ghts may n be incumbr$1 div]t$1 or tak5 up ) unseasonable or unlawful conc]ns ab\t x4 ,?is is a duty v mu* neglect$2 & ! omission !re( is "o reason ( our unpr(itable att5dance on ! ord9ances ( ,god on ! ,"l's day4 ,?us _m keep _! %ops op5 till midnight2 & by ?is means make encroa*m5ts on "p ( ! morn+ ( ! ,"l's day1 by indulg+ too mu* sleep2 :i* occasions dr[s9ess "u ! ord9ances1 z well z _! ?\ghts be+ fill$ ) worldly conc]ns & bus9ess !re94 ,& to ?is we may add1 t all envy+s1 cont5tions1 evil surmis+ aga9/ our neighb\r1 are to be laid aside1 s9ce ^! w t5d to defile our s\ls & to deprave our m9ds1 :5 !y ought :olly to be tak5 up ab\t div9e ?+s4 ,?us ! apo/le advises ^? to :om he writes1 to lay aside all malice1 & all guile1 & hypocrisies1 & envies1 & all evil speak+1 & z new born babes to desire ! s9c]e milk ( ! ^w1 t !y might gr[ !reby1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #a1 #b4 ,moreov]1 we are to endeav\r to br+ our s\ls into a prep>$ frame = ! duties ( ! ,"l's day1 ! ev5+ be=e1 by hav+ our ?\ghts engag$ 9 ^? m$itations t are suitable !reunto2 p>ticul>ly1 we are to consid] ! _m lo/ ,sabba?s we h to acc\nt =1 or rep5t (1 z also ! wond]ful pati5ce ( ,god1 :o has1 not)/&+ sp>$ u to ! approa* ( ano!r ,sabba?2 & :at precautions are necess>y to be us$1 t we may n pr(ane or trifle x away4 ,x w\ld also be exp$i5t = u to m$itate on ! vanity ( worldly ?+s1 :i* we h laid aside all our c>e ab\t1 & ?9k h[ contemptible ! ga9 !re( is1 if comp>$ ) communion ) ,god1 :i* is our great conc]n2 & !re=e we are to consid] ourselves z hav+ a great] "w to transact ) ,god on 8 own day1 & desire to h no di/urbance f ! _w !re94 ,& to ^! m$itations we ought to jo9 our f]v5t pray]s to ,god2 t ! s9s committ$ by u 9 =m] ,sabba?s may be =giv51 t he may n be provok$ to )draw ! influ5ces ( 8 ,_s on ! approa*+ day2 & t ! _w ) ! c>es !re(1 may n !n be a sn>e to u1 ?r\gh ! temptations ( ,satan1 toge!r ) ! corruption ( our own he>ts1 :]eby our conv]se ) ,god w\ld be int]rupt$1 t by ?is means we may wait on ! ,"l )\t di/raction4 ,we ought also to pray1 t he w\ld also assi/ 8 m9i/]s 9 prep>+ a seasonable ^w1 t may be ble/ to ourselves & o!rs4 ,?us ! apo/le exhorts ! *ur*1 to pray always ) all pray] & supplication 9 ! ,_s1 & to wat* !reunto ) all p]sev]ance1 & supplication = all sa9ts2 & = him1 t utt]ance might be giv5 unto him1 t he might op5 8 m\? boldly to make kn[n ! my/]y ( ! gospel1 ,eph4 vi4 #ah1 #ai4 ,we ought to be v importunate ) ,god1 t he w\ld sanctify1 & fill our ?\ghts f ! beg9n+ to ! end ( ! ,"l's day1 :i* he has consecrat$ = 8 imm$iate s]vice & glory4 ,,ii4 ,we are n[ to consid] :at we are to re/ & ab/a9 f1 on ! ,"l's day2 & ?is is includ$ 9 two g5]al heads1 namely1 n only f ?+s s9ful1 b :at is 9 itself lawful1 on o!r days4 #a4 ,z = ^? ?+s :i* are s9ful on o!r days1 !y are mu* m s on ! ,sabba?2 = h]eby we contract d\ble guilt1 n only 9 committ+ ! s91 b 9 break+ ! ,sabba?2 & su* s9s are1 = ! mo/ "p1 presumptu\sly committ$1 & greatly t5d to h>d5 ! he>t2 & n only h9d] ! efficacy ( ! ord9ances1 b if all[$ (1 & p]si/$ 91 are a sad /ep to apo/acy4 #b4 ,we break ! ,sabba? by engag+ 9 ?+s t w\ld be lawful on o!r days2 & t 9 two p>ticul> in/ances "h m5tion$2 7#a47 ,:5 we engage 9 worldly employm5ts4 ,^!1 we are :olly to lay aside1 or ab/a9 f2 p>ticul>ly buy+ or sell+1 or enc\rag+ ^? :o d s4 ,we h a noble in/ance ( zeal 9 ,nehemiah1 relat+ to ?is matt]2 :]e9 he says1 ,9 ^? days saw ,i 9 ,judah1 "s tread+ w9e-presses on ! ,sabba?1 & br++ 9 %eaves1 & lead+ asses2 z also w9e1 grapes & figs1 & all mann] ( burd5s1 :i* !y br\ght into ,j]usalem on ! ,sabba? day4 ,& ,i te/ifi$ aga9/ !m 9 ! day :]e9 !y sold victuals4 ,!re dwelt m5 ( ,tyre also !re91 :i* br\ght fi%1 & all mann] ( w>e1 & sold on ! ,sabba? unto ! *ildr5 ( ,judah1 & 9 ,j]usalem4 ,!n ,i cont5d$ ) ! nobles ( ,judah1 & said unto !m1 :at evil ?+ is ?is t ye d1 & pr(ane ! ,sabba? day8 ,neh4 xiii4 #ae1 #af1 #ag4 ,& ! prophet ,j]emiah speaks to ! same purpose1 :5 he prohibits _! c>ry+ burd5s on ! ,sabba? day1 or do+ any "w !re92 & exhorts !m to hall[ ! ,sabba? day1 z ,god comm&$ _! fa!rs1 ,j]4 xvii4 #ba1 #bb4 ,?is may t5d to reprove ^? tradesm5 :o po/ _! books1 /ate _! acc\nts1 or prep>e _! goods1 :i* are to be expos$ to sale on ! foll[+ day4 ,& if we d n run ^! l5g?s1 9 pr(an+ ! ,sabba?2 yet we are highly guilty :5 our ?\ghts & disc\rse run aft] our covet\sness1 :i* is1 9 effect1 a say+ z !y did :o compla9$1 ,:5 w ! new moon be gone1 t we may sell corn1 & ! ,sabba?1 t we may set =? :eat1 ,amos viii4 #e4 ,?is ! prophet reproves1 :5 he says1 ,!y come unto !e z ! p come?1 & !y sit be=e !e z my p1 & !y he> ?y words1 b !y w n d !m3 = ) _! m\? !y %[ mu* love1 b _! he>t goe? aft] _! covet\sness1 ,ezek4 xxxiii4 #ca4 7#b47 ,! ,sabba? is violat$ by recreations2 :i* we are !re=e to ab/a9 f3 o!rwise we spurn at ! ,sabba?2 accord+ly ! prophet ,isaiah speaks ( ^? :o sanctify ! ,sabba?1 z turn+ away _! foot f do+ _! pleasure on ,god's holy day1 & call+ ! ,sabba? a delight1 ! holy ( ! ,"l1 hon\rable1 hon\r+ him1 n do+ _! own ways1 nor f9d+ _! own pleasure1 nor speak+ _! own words1 ,isa4 lviii4 #ac4 #a4 ,! recreations we are to ab/a9 f1 on ! ,"l's day1 are unnecess>y visits by :i* ! wor%ip ( ,god 9 families1 is int]rupt$1 ! m9ds ( m5 p]v]t$1 & fill$ ) vanity1 ! motions ( ! ,_s qu5*$1 & ! advantage ( public wor%ip greatly h9d]$1 if n :olly lo/4 #b4 ,walk+ 9 ! fields2 :]eby in/ead ( m$itat+ on ! ^w1 ! m9d is div]t$ f x4 ,to :i* we may add1 #c4 ,! tak+ unnecess>y j\rneys2 :i*1 accord+ z !y are circum/anc$1 w appe> to be no o!r ?an f9d+ our own pleasure1 & do+ our own works on ,god's holy day4 ,we read1 inde$1 9 ,acts i4 #ab4 ( a ,sabba?-day's j\rney2 :i* seems to argue1 t x 0 n unlawful to travel on ! ,"l's day4 ,b1 t we may n mi/ake ?is matt]1 let x be consid]$1 t a ,sabba?-day's j\rney1 accord+ to ,jewi% writ]s1 conta9$ ! l5g? ( two ?\s& cubits1 or1 ab\t a mile2 :i* 01 ord9>ily speak+1 ! l5g? ( _! cities1 toge!r ) _! respective suburbs4 ,!re=e1 s9ce ?is is ! measure ( a ,sabba?-day's j\rney1 x implies1 t !y 7 n to g out ( _! cities to div]t !mselves1 or to und]take j\rneys1 "u a pret5ce ( bus9ess4 ,?us !y 7 comm&$ to abide e man 9 8 place on ! sev5? day1 ,exod4 xvi4 #bi4 t is1 n to w&] out ( _! t5ts1 to take ! air1 ?\gh !y 7 oblig$ to g out ( _! t5ts to ! tab]nacle1 ! place ( public wor%ip1 :i* 0 pit*$ 9 ! mid/ !re(1 = ! conv5i5cy ( com+ to x4 ,hi!r1 inde$1 !y w5t1 f _! respective t5ts2 :i* 0 ! only j\rney !y took1 unless 9 case ( necessity1 on ! ,sabba?-day4 ,to ?is we may add1 t x is n lawful1 on ! ,sabba?-day1 = p]sons to div]t !mselves by talk+ ( news1 or common affairs2 :i* unseasonable disc\rse (t5times gives a *eck to ^? lively frames ( _s we h _h "u ! ^w prea*$2 & by indulg+ su* disc\rse1 we n only break ! ,sabba? ourselves1 b by our example1 induce o!rs to d ! same4 ,i d n say b t x may be seasonable to m$itate on ! provid5ce ( ,god t[>ds ! *ur* & ! _w1 on ! ,"l's day1 z well z at o!r times2 b !n we mu/ take he$ t 8 glory1 & n b>ely our own div]sion1 is a great inducem5t !reunto4 ,,iii4 ,:5 x is said1 9 ! f\r? ,comm&m5t1 t ?\ %alt d no mann] ( "w on ! ,sabba? day1 !re is an exception h]eunto1 or an intimation1 t works ( necessity & m]cy1 ?\gh !y conta9 9 !m some?+ s]vile or labori\s1 may1 not)/&+1 be done on ! ,"l's day4 ,"s ?+s are necess>y1 z !y t5d to ! support ( nature2 z eat+ & dr9k+2 & !re=e ! provid+ food = t end1 is1 d\btless1 lawful2 especially if too mu* "t be n sp5t !re91 too _m s]vants1 or o!rs1 deta9$ f ! wor%ip ( ,god !reby1 or ent]ta9m5ts & spl5did fea/s made2 9 :i*1 v>iety ( ?+s are prep>$1 to please ! appetite2 & all ?is att5d$ ) va9 & trifl+ conv]sation1 unbecom+ ! hol9ess ( ! day4 ,!re are also o!r works ( necessity1 :i* may be done on ! ,sabba?-day1 viz4 su* z are subs]vi5t to ! wor%ip ( ,god2 )\t :i*1 x is impossible t ! public ex]cises !re( %\ld be p]=m$4 ,?us1 "u ! c]emonial law1 !re 7 _m labori\s s]vices t att5d$ public wor%ip2 p>ticul>ly ! kill+ ^? bea/s t 7 appo9t$ = sacrifice1 on ! ,sabba?-day2 ?\gh we are exempt$ f ?is "u ! gospel-disp5sation4 ,to ?is1 x is probable1 our ,savi\r ref]s1 :5 he says1 #8,h ye n read 9 ! law1 h[ t ! prie/s 9 ! temple pr(ane ! ,sabba?1 & are blameless1' ,matt4 xii4 #e4 t is1 p]=m ^? s]vile works1 subs]vi5t to public wor%ip2 :i*1 accord+ to y\r me?od ( reason+1 w\ld be a pr(an+ ! ,sabba?4 ,"h x is enquir$1 by "s1 :e!r x be lawful to k9dle a fire on ! ,sabba?-day1 s9ce ?is seems to be =bidd5 ! ,israelites2 to :om ,moses says1 #8,ye %all k9dle no fire ?r\gh\t y\r habitations1 ^u ! ,sabba?-day1' ,exod4 xxv4 #c4 ,"s are ( op9ion1 t if ?is be lawful at pres5t1 agreeably to :at we g5]ally practice1 x is a peculi> privilege att5d+ ! gospel-disp5sation2 :i* may give u occasion to expla9 :at is meant by ?is prohibition4 #a4 ,x _c be h]eby =bidd51 to k9dle a fire1 = _! refre%m5t1 9 cold wea!r2 = t is z necess>y z any ( ! o!r conv5i5ces ( life1 su* z eat+1 dr9k+1 sitt+ d[n :5 we are we>y1 c4 & x 0 done ) v little pa9s or difficulty2 s t x w\ld n mu* h9d] ! religi\s ex]cises ( t day4 ,on ! o!r h&1 ! n mak+ a fire1 provid$ ! season ( ! ye> 0 extremely cold1 w\ld indispose m5 = ! wor%ip ( ,god4 ,!re=e1 #b4 ,x is mo/ probable1 t ! mean+ ( t scripture is ?is2 t s9ce1 at t "t1 :]e9 ?is law 0 giv51 _m ( !m 7 employ$ 9 ! "w ( build+ & adorn+ ! tab]nacle2 :i*1 z all artific]s "k1 requir$ ! k9dl+ ( fires = ! melt+ ( metals1 heat+ ( iron tools1 c4 &1 :]eas ! p might be apt to ?9k1 t1 because ! build+ ( ! tab]nacle requir$ exp$ition1 !y might k9dle fires1 & !re) employ !mselves 9 ! "w !re(1 on ! ,sabba?-day4 ,!re=e ,moses tells !m1 t x 0 n a "w s absolutely necess>y1 z t x requir$1 t !y %\ld att5d to x h]e92 :i* seems to be ! reason ( t law1 :i* prohibit$ ! k9dl+ a fire on ! ,sabba?-day4 ,z = ! application ( ?is law1 to ! dress+ ( food1 :i* seems to be prohibit$ 9 t scripture1 #8,bake t ye w bake to day1 & see! t :i* ye w see!2 & t :i* rema9e? ov]1 lay x up to be kept = y until ! morn+1' ,exod4 xvi4 #bc4 ,! mean+ !re( seems to be ?is2 ,bake1 or see! t :i* is necess>y = y\r food1 ! day be=e ! ,sabba?1 & lay up ! re/1 to be bak$ or see!d on ! ,sabba?4 ,! comm& m especially prohibits _! ga!r+ manna on ! ,sabba?1 & prep>+ x = bak+ or see?+2 :i* w\ld h tak5 up too great a "p ( ! day1 & h be5 a div]sion f ! religi\s wor%ip !re(4 ,b ! bak+ or see?+1 :i* w\ld h af=d$ b a small int]ruption to ! "w !re(1 does n seem to h be5 =bidd54 ,& ?is leads u to enquire1 :at judgm5t we may pass on ! /on+ ! man :o ga!r$ /icks on ! ,sabba?-day2 :i* we read ( 9 ,numb4 xv4 #cb1 c4 ,! ga!r+ ( /icks = ! mak+ a fire on ! ,sabba?-day1 seems to be a "w ( necessity2 & !re=e "s may be ready to conclude t ! puni%m5t inflict$ on him 0 too sev]e4 ,b1 in/ead ( except+ aga9/ ! greatness ( ! puni%m5t inflict$1 ,i w\ld r inf] f h5ce1 t ! crime 0 v great4 ,=1 7#a47 ,he might h ga!r$ /icks on o!r days1 & !reby h provid$ a suffici5t quantity = 8 necess>y use1 on ! ,sabba?-day2 or else1 he %\ld h be5 cont5t to h be5 )\t a fire on t day2 r ?an give s ill a prec$5t ( ! brea* ( ! ,sabba?4 7#b47 ,x is probable he did ?is1 n to supply 8 pres5t necessities1 b to increase 8 /ore2 &1 t he did n ga!r a few /icks1 b a l>ge quantity2 :i* _c be pret5d$ to be a "w ( necessity4 7#c47 ,x is n unlikely1 t ! man made a practice ( x1 = sev]al ,sabba?s toge!r2 & s liv$ 9 a total contempt & neglect ( ,god's public ord9ances4 7#d47 ,x is also reasonable to suppose1 t he did ?is presumptu\sly1 publicly1 & 9 defiance ( ! div9e comm&1 aft] hav+ be5 reprov$ = x2 & he might ob/9ately v9dicate ?is wick$ practice1 & resolve1 = ! future1 to p]si/ 9 x2 = t is ! nature ( a presumptu\s s94 ,& x is pla91 t he s9n$ presumptu\sly !re92 inasmu* z ,god1 9 ! v]ses imm$iately =ego+1 _h ?reat5$1 t ! s\l t do? ought presumptu\sly1 or1 z x is 9 ! m>g91 ) an high h&1 :o reproa*$ ! ,"l h]e91 %\ld be cut (f2 & !n ?is acc\nt ( ! man's be+ /on$ = ga!r+ /icks on ! ,sabba?-day1 is br\ght 9 z an in/ance ( a j puni%m5t ( a presumptu\s s9n]4 ,^! ?+s be+ duly consid]$1 we _c take occasion f h5ce1 to conclude1 z _m d1 t !re is ?is diff]5ce betwe5 ! legal & ! gospel-disp5sation1 9 t ! ,sabba? 0 =m]ly to be obs]v$ m /rictly ?an n[2 & t ?is 0 a "p ( ! yoke :i* nei!r !y nor _! fa!rs 7 able to be>1 ! relaxation :]e( is reckon$ a bran* ( t lib]ty :i* we h "u ! gospel4 ,b ?is s\nds v ill 9 ! e>s ( all s]i\s ,*ri/ians1 :o ?9k ! duties ( religion1 & ! /rictness ( our obligation !reunto1 a privilege r ?an a burd54 ,?us conc]n+ ! lawfulness ( our p]=m+ works ( necessity on ! ,sabba?-day4 ,we proce$ f>!r to consid]1 t works ( m]cy ought to be done on t day2 su* z visit+ & prep>+ m$ic9es = ! sick1 reliev+ ! poor1 provid+ food & wat] = cattle1 & o!r brute creatures4 ,?is our ,savi\r v9dicates by 8 practice1 & illu/rates by ass]t+ ! necessity ( lift+ out a %eep1 t 0 fall5 into a pit1 on ! ,sabba?-day1 ,matt4 xii4 #aj-ac4 ,h[ev]1 :5 we ma9ta9 ! lawfulness ( p]=m+ works ( necessity & m]cy1 on ! ,sabba?-day1 ! foll[+ cautions ought to be att5d$ to2 #a4 ,let ! necessity be real1 n pret5d$2 ( :i*1 ,god & our own consci5ces are ! judges4 #b4 ,if we ?9k t we h a necess>y call to omit1 or lay aside our att5dance on ! ord9ances ( ,god1 on ! ,sabba?-day1 let u take he$ t ?is necessity be n br\ght on u by "s s9 committ$1 :i* gives occasion to ! judicial h& ( ,god2 & t prov9ce1 :i* r5d]s x necess>y = u to abs5t f !m1 %\ld be r submitt$ to1 ?an matt] ( *oice or delight4 #c4 ,if necessity obliges u to engage 9 secul> employm5ts on ! ,"l's day1 z 9 ! in/ances ( ^? ^: bus9ess x is to provide physic = ! sick1 let u1 nev]!less1 lab\r aft] a spiritual frame1 becom+ ! hol9ess ( t day1 s f> z may consi/ ) :at we are imm$iately call$ to d4 #d4 ,z we ought to see t ! "w we are engag$ 9 is necess>y2 s we mu/ n sp5d m "t !re9 ?an :at is ne$ful4 #e4 ,if we h a necess>y call to engage 9 worldly matt]s1 :]eby we are deta9$ f public ord9ances1 we mu/ endeav\r to satisfy o!rs1 t ! provid5ce ( ,god obliges u h]eunto2 t s we may n give (f5ce to !m1 or !y take occasion1 )\t j reason to foll[ _! own employm5ts2 :i* w\ld be a s9 9 !m4 ,,iv4 ,we are to sanctify ! ,sabba?1 by sp5d+ ! :ole day 9 ! public & private ex]cises ( ,god's wor%ip1 & h]e9 to ma9ta9 a becom+ holy frame ( _s1 f ! beg9n+ ( ! day to ! end !re(4 ,!re=e1 #a4 ,9 ! beg9n+ !re(2 let n too mu* sleep make intr5*m5ts on m ( ! morn+ ( ! day ?an :at is ne$ful1 p>ticul>ly1 m ?an :at we all[ ourselves be=e we beg9 our employm5ts on o!r days4 ,& let u beg9 ! day ) spiritual m$itations1 & c>efully wat* aga9/ worldly ?\ghts1 z :at w give u great int]ruption & h9d]ance 9 ! "w !re(4 ,& let u be e>ne/ ) ,god 9 pray]1 t he w\ld prep>e our he>ts = ! solemn duties we are to engage 92 let u consid] ! ,sabba? z a v great tal5t t we are entru/$ )2 & t x is ( ! greate/ importance = u to improve x1 to ! glory ( ,god & our spiritual advantage4 #b4 ,:ile we are engag$ 9 holy duties1 especially 9 ! public ord9ances ( ,god's wor%ip1 let u endeav\r to ma9ta9 a becom+ rev]5ce1 & filial fe> ( ,god1 9 ^: pres5ce we are1 & a love to 8 holy in/itutions1 :i* are in/amp$ ) 8 au?ority4 ,let u moreov] wat* & /rive aga9/ ! fir/ motions & sugge/ions ( ,satan1 & our corrupt he>ts1 endeav\r+ to div]t u f1 or di/urb u 9 holy duties4 ,& let u (t5 lift up our he>ts to ,god1 by spiritual1 %ort ejaculatory pray]s1 = help f him1 to enable u to improve ! ^w1 &1 at ! same "t1 endeav\r to our utmo/1 to affect our he>ts ) a s5se ( ! great wor? ( gospel-opportunities4 ,let u also *]i%1 improve1 & bless ,god = all ! influ5ces ( 8 ,holy ,_s1 :i* he is pleas$1 at any "t1 to grant to u2 or bewail & lam5t ! want !re(1 :5 !y are )held4 #c4 ,9 ! int]vals betwe5 our att5dance on ! ord9ances ( ,god's public wor%ip1 we are to engage 9 private duties1 & wor%ip ,god 91 & ) our families2 & 9 ord] h]eunto1 call to m9d :at we h he>d1 impress x on our own s\ls1 recomm5d x to ^? :om we conv]se )1 & are conc]n$ =2 & take he$ t we d no?+1 betwe5 "o public ord9ance & ano!r1 :i* may unfit u = ! rema9+ duties ( ! day2 b1 on ! o!r h&1 /rive aga9/1 & give a *eck to ! lea/ motions !re( 9 our own s\ls4 #d4 ,! ,sabba? is to be sanctifi$ 9 ! ev5+ !re(1 :5 ! public ord9ances are ov]2 at :i* "t we are to call to m9d :at we h receiv$ f ,god1 ) ?ankfulness1 & h[ we h behav$ ourselves 9 all ! p>ts ( div9e wor%ip1 9 :i* we h be5 engag$4 ,let u enquire1 :e!r ! ,sabba? 0 welcome to u1 & we rejoic$ 9 x z a bless+1 z well z set ab\t ! obs]v+ ( x z a duty8 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 #8,i 0 glad :5 !y said unto me1 ,let u g into ! h\se ( ! ,"l1' ,psal4 cxxii4 #a4 ,moreov]1 let u enquire1 :e!r our ends 7 "r 9 all ! duties we p]=m$8 :e!r ! glory ( ,god1 & ! good ( our own s\ls1 has be5 our great conc]n8 ,or1 :e!r we h be5 only influ5c$ by cu/om1 & re/$ 9 a =m ( godl9ess1 )\t reg>d+ ! p[] !re(1 & lov$ ! op9ion & praise ( m5 m ?an ( ,god8 ,let u enquire1 :e!r our m9ds1 our affections & outw>d ge/ures h be5 grave1 s$ate1 & compos$1 & we ready to receive :atev] ,god has be5 pleas$ to imp>t 9 8 ^w8 & :e!r we h _h a due s5se ( ! div9e p]fections impress$ on our spirits1 & ( ! inf9ite di/ance !re is betwe5 ! great ,god & u8 :e!r we h se5 our ne$ ( ! ^w1 z ,job says1 t he e/eem$ ! words ( ,god's m\? m ?an 8 necess>y food8 ,job xxiii4 #ab4 &1 :e!r we h n only att5d$ to1 b appli$ e tru? to our own s\ls1 z desir+ to reta91 improve1 & make x ! rule ( our conv]sation8 ,we are also to consid]1 :at we h receiv$ f ,god "u 8 ord9ances2 :e!r we h _h any s5sible communion ) him1 any exp]i5ces ( 8 love1 or impressions ( 8 p[] on our he>ts8 :e!r we h _h fell[%ip ) ! ,fa!r1 & ) 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/8 :e!r1 z we h gone f "o ord9ance to ano!r1 we h gone f /r5g? to /r5g?1 our fai? be+ m lively1 our love to ,god increas$1 & our spiritual joy enl>g$ by e duty8 ,let u enquire1 :e!r1 we h le>n$ "s doctr9e f ! ^w1 :i* we und]/ood n1 or1 at lea/1 h be5 m confirm$ !re91 aft] "s degree ( wav]+1 or h be5 affect$ ) "s tru? :i* we nev] saw su* a beauty & glory 9 be=e8 :e!r we h be5 melt$ "u ! ^w2 if x has be51 z ! prophet speaks1 l fire2 or1 z ! hamm] t breake? ! rock 9 pieces1 ,j]4 xxiii4 #bi4 or1 z ! disciples say "o to ano!r1 ,did n our he>t burn )9 u :ile he talk$ ) u by ! way1 & :ile he op5$ to u ! scriptures8 ,luke xxiv4 #cb4 ,& we may com=tably conclude1 t we h receiv$ good "u ! ord9ances1 if we h be5 br\ght into an holy & lively frame ( _s2 & ! m we att5d to !m1 ! m our he>ts are drawn =? to desire & delight 9 !m2 & especially :5 public duties fit u = private1 & f ! advantage t we receive f su* opportunities1 we are m dispos$ to walk ) ,god 9 all ! affairs & bus9esses ( life1 s t our :ole conv]sation 9 ?is _w1 receives a t9cture f ! b5efit :i* we ga9 by t communion :i* we enjoy ) ,god 9 8 ord9ances on 8 own day4 ,?us we are to take a view ( our behavi\r :5 engag$ 9 public wor%ip2 & if we h receiv$ any spiritual advantage1 ! glory !re( is to be giv5 to ,god4 ,b if1 on ! o!r h&1 ^u a /rict & imp>tial enquiry into ! frame ( our spirits "u ! ord9ances1 we h1 z x too (t5 happ5s1 reason to compla9 ( our deadness & /upidity "u !m2 if we h n exp]i5c$ t s5sible communion ) ,god1 :i* we h at o!r times enjoy$1 or h reason to say1 t we wax worse1 r ?an bett]1 "u !m2 let u dread ! consequ5ce h]e(1 le/ ?is %\ld issue 9 a judicial h>dness ( he>t1 & habitual unpr(itabl5ess1 "u ! means ( grace4 ,we ought1 9 ?is case1 to se>* out1 & be humbl$ be=e ,god1 = t secret s91 :i* is z a root ( bitt]ness :i* spr+s up )9 u1 & tr\bles u2 & be /ill press+ aft] t special pres5ce ( ,god 9 8 ord9ances1 t w h a t5d5cy to promote ! life & p[] ( religion 9 our s\ls4 ,& to ?is we may add2 t besides our deal+ ?us ) ourselves 9 our private retirem5ts1 aft] hav+ att5d$ on public wor%ip1 we are to endeav\r to sanctify ! ,sabba? 9 our families1 9 ! ev5+ !re(4 ,family-wor%ip is to be neglect$ no day2 b on ! ,sabba?1 x is to be engag$ 9 ) a p>ticul> relation to ! duties :i* we h be5 p]=m+ 9 public2 accord+ly x is m5tion$ 9 "o ( ! answ]s we are expla9+1 t ! *>ge ( keep+ ! ,sabba? is direct$ to ! gov]nors ( families1 & o!r sup]iors2 inasmu* z !y are b\nd1 n only to keep x !mselves1 b to see t x be obs]v$ by all ^? :o are "u _! *>ge1 & n to h9d] !m1 z _m are prone to d1 by employ+ !m 9 ^? works :i* are =eign to ! duties ( ! day4 ,ma/]s ( families are n only to re/ra9 immoralities 9 ^? :o are "u _! c>e1 on ! ,sabba?-day1 b to lay _! comm&s on !m1 to engage ) !m 9 ! wor%ip ( ,god !re91 z !y expect a bless+ f him on _! und]tak+s4 ,?us ,jo%ua resolves1 t he & 8 h\se w\ld s]ve ! ,"l1 ,jo%4 xxiv4 #ae4 & ,god speaks to ! hon\r ( ,abraham1 :5 he says1 ,i "k him t he w comm& 8 *ildr5 & 8 h\sehold aft] him2 & !y %all keep ! way ( ! ,"l1 ,g54 xviii4 #ai4 ,sup]iors h no p[] to disp5se ) any ( ,god's comm&m5ts1 to dis5gage ^? :o are "u !m1 f yield+ ob$i5ce !reunto4 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 !y are oblig$ to see t all1 "u _! c>e1 p]=m _! duty to ,god1 z well z to !m1 &1 p>ticul>ly1 t ( sanctify+ ! ,sabba?4 ,!re=e !y are to re/ra9 !m f tak+ _! own div]sions1 or f9d+ _! own pleasure 9 s9ful recreations on ! ,"l's day2 & impress on !m ^? suitable exhortations1 t may h a t5d5cy to promote religion 9 _! families2 by :i* means !y may hope = a peculi> bless+ f ,god1 9 e relation & condition ( life4 ,que/4 ,,cxix41 ,,cxx41 ,,cxxi4 ,,que/4 ,,cxix4 ,:at are ! s9s =bidd5 9 ! f\r? ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! s9s =bidd5 9 ! f\r? ,comm&m5t1 are1 all omissions ( ! duties requir$1 all c>eless1 neglig5t1 & unpr(itable p]=m+ ( !m1 & be+ we>y ( !m1 all pr(an+ ! day by idl5ess1 & do+ t :i* is 9 itself s9ful1 & by all ne$less works1 words1 & ?\ghts ab\t worldly employm5ts & recreations4 ,,que/4 ,,cxx4 ,:at are ! reasons annex$ to ! f\r? ,comm&m5t ! m to en=ce x8 ,,answ4 ,! reasons annex$ to ! f\r? ,comm&m5t1 ! m to en=ce x1 are tak5 f ! equity ( x1 ,god all[+ u six days ( sev5 = our own affairs1 & res]v+ b "o = himself1 9 ^! words1 ,six days %alt ?\ lab\r1 & d all ?y "w1 f ,god's *all5g+ a special propriety 9 t day1 ,! sev5? day is ! ,sabba? ( ! ,"l ?y ,god f ! example ( ,god1 :o1 9 six days made heav5 & e>?1 ! sea1 & all t 9 !m is & re/$ ! sev5? day2 & f t bless+ :i* ,god put ^u t day1 n only 9 sanctify+ x to be a day = 8 s]vice1 b 9 orda9+ x to be a means ( bless+ to u 9 our sanctify+ x2 :]e=e ! ,"l bless$ ! ,sabba?-day & hall[$ x4 ,,que/4 ,,cxxi4 ,:y is ! ^w ,rememb] set 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! f\r? ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! ^w ,rememb] is set 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! f\r? ,comm&m5t1 p>tly because ( ! great b5efit ( rememb]+ x2 we be+ !reby help$1 9 our prep>ation1 to keep x2 & 9 keep+ x bett]1 to keep all ! re/ ( ! comm&m5ts1 & to cont9ue a ?ankful remembrance ( ! two great b5efits ( creation1 & r$emption1 :i* conta9 a %ort abridgm5t ( religion2 & p>tly because we are v ready to =get x2 = t !re is less light ( nature = x1 & yet x re/ra9e? our natural lib]ty 9 ?+s at o!r times lawful2 t x come? b once 9 sev5 days1 & _m worldly bus9esses come betwe51 & too (t5 take (f our m9ds f ?9k+ ( x1 ei!r to prep>e = x1 or to sanctify x2 & t ,satan1 ) 8 in/rum5ts mu* lab\r to blot out ! glory1 & ev5 ! memory ( x1 to br+ 9 all irreligion & impiety4 ,! me?od 9 :i* we %all proce$1 9 speak+ to ^! answ]s1 %all be1 ,i4 ,to consid] ! s9s =bidd5 9 ?is ,comm&m5t2 & ^! are1 #a4 ,! omission ( ! duties requir$4 ,s9s ( omission are exce$+ prejudicial2 because1 ?\gh !y h a t5d5cy to h>d5 ! he>t1 & /upify ! consci5ce2 yet !y are1 ( all o!rs1 lea/ reg>d$4 ,z = ! omission ( holy duties1 on ! ,sabba?-day2 ?is is a slight+ & ca/+ away a great prize1 put into our h&s2 & !re=e1 9 su* a case1 x w be said1 ,:]e=e is !re a price put into ! h&s ( a fool to get wisdom1 see+ he ha? no he>t to x1 ,prov4 xvi4 #af4 ,x may be also obs]v$1 t ?is is g5]ally att5d$ ) ! neglect ( secret duties1 & is an 9-let to all mann] ( s9s1 & to a total apo/asy f ,god4 #b4 ,! next ?+ =bidd5 9 ?is ,comm&m5t is1 ! c>eless p]=mance ( holy duties2 t is1 :5 our he>ts are n engag$ 9 !m1 or we cont5t ourselves ) a =m ( godl9ess1 d5y+ ! p[] !re(1 h no s5se ( ,god's all-see+ eye1 or dread ( spiritual judgm5ts1 or be+ giv5 up to b>r5ness & unpr(itabl5ess1 "u ! means ( grace4 ,su* a frame ( _s z ?is1 is always att5d$ ) a decl9+ /ate ( religion2 especially if we d n lam5t & /rive aga9/ x4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t we greatly s91 :5 we pr(ane ! day by idl5ess2 & t ei!r by sleep+ away a great "p ( ! morn+ ( ! day1 z ?\gh x 7 a day ( slo?1 & n ( spiritual re/1 design$ = religi\s ex]cises2 or dr[s9ess "u ! ord9ances1 z ?\gh we _h no conc]n 9 !m2 :]eby we give all ab\t u to und]/&1 t we d1 z x 71 )draw our ?\ghts f ! "w1 :i* we pret5d to be engag$ 94 ,9 "s1 inde$1 ?is proce$s v mu* f ! weakness ( _! natural con/itution4 ,su* may be heavy & we>y 9 duty1 ?\gh !y1 are n we>y ( x2 & ?is is :at !y lam5t1 & are f> f giv+ way to2 ?\gh !y are1 sometimes1 unavoidably ov]tak5 ) x4 ,9 ?is case1 ?\gh x _c be excus$ f be+ a s92 yet x is su*1 z1 x is to be hop$1 our ,savi\r w cov]1 ) ! mantle ( 8 love1 or1 at lea/1 n *>ge ^u !m = _! condemnation2 ?\gh he may reprove !m = x1 to br+ !m "u conviction4 ,?us he dealt ) 8 disciples1 :5 he came to !m1 & f\nd !m asleep1 ,matt4 xxvi4 #dj1 #da4 & ?\gh he tacitly reproves !m1 yet he does n inf] f h5ce1 t !y 7 :olly de/itute ( fai?2 b *>ges _! unbecom+ c>riage !re91 on ! weakness ( fai?1 be+ imp[]$ by ! infirmities ( nature1 :5 he says1 ,! _s inde$ is will+1 b ! fle% is weak4 ,!re are o!r s9s =bidd5 9 ! f\r? ,comm&m5t1 t are p>ticul>ly m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 :i* h be5 occasionally insi/$ on1 9 consid]+ h[ ! ,sabba? is to be sanctifi$2 9 :i* we h %ewn1 t1 z we are n to d t :i* is 9 itself s9ful1 s we are to ab/a9 f our worldly employm5ts & recreations1 & endeav\r to f5ce aga9/ t vanity ( ?\ghts1 :i* w h a t5d5cy to ali5ate our affections f ,god1 or h9d] ! success ( ord9ances2 & !re=e we pass !m ov] at pres5t1 & proce$ to consid]1 ,,ii4 ,! reasons annex$ to ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,&1 #a4 ,x is highly reasonable t we %\ld sanctify ! ,"l's day1 s9ce he is pleas$ to all[ u six days out ( sev51 = ! att5d+ to our worldly affairs1 & res]ves b "o to himself4 ,?is supposes t we are all[$ to engage 9 our secul> call+s on o!r days3 & !re=e1 ?\gh x be br\ght 9 occasionally1 9 ?is comm&m5t1 x is a duty belong+ to ! second table r ?an ! fir/2 p>ticul>ly1 x seems to be a bran* ( ! eigh? ,comm&m5t2 h[ev]1 x is alleg$ z a reason ( our obs]v+ ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,x is a v l>ge all[ance t ,god has made1 ( six days 9 sev51 = our own employm5ts4 ,if1 on ! o!r h&1 he _h all[$ u b "o day 9 sev5 = !m1 & laid claim to six days1 to be set ap>t = religi\s wor%ip1 none w\ld h _h reason to compla91 s9ce he1 be+ ! absolute ,"l ( our "t1 may dem& :at proportion ( x he pleases2 & !y :o are truly s5sible ( ! real advantage t !re is 9 ! att5dance on all ,god's holy in/itutions1 & consid] ! ,sabba? z a privilege & bless+1 w\ld n only ?9k x reasonable1 b a great in/ance ( ! k9dness ( ,god to man1 _h ?is e>? s mu* resembl$ heav51 t !re %\ld be a p]petual ,sabba? celebrat$ "h1 z !re is !re1 :]e ! sa9ts c\nt x _! happ9ess to be engag$ )\t int]ruption1 9 ! imm$iate s]vice ( ,god4 ,obj4 ,x is object$1 by "s1 t !y _c sp>e a sev5? "p ( "t = religi\s duties1 out ( _! worldly bus9ess2 & t x is v h>d = !m to get bread = _! families1 by all _! dilig5ce & indu/ry4 ,o!rs allege1 t ! ,sabba? is _! m>ket-day1 :]e91 by sell+ ?+s1 !y get m ?an !y d on o!r days4 ,answ4 #a4 ,z to ! =m] "p ( ! objection1 tak5 f ! difficulty ( p]sons subsi/+ _! families1 x may be repli$2 t ,god is able to made up ! loss ( ! sev5? "p ( "t1 s t _! n work+ !re91 %all n be a real detrim5t1 to ^? :o are 9 ! fewe/ circum/ances 9 ! _w1 ,god has ord]$ x s1 t our obs]v+ 8 holy in/itutions1 %all n1 9 ! end1 prove detrim5tal to u4 ,?us :5 ,israel 0 comm&$ to re/1 & n to cultivate _! l& = an :ole ye> toge!r1 e sev5? ye>1 provid5ce s ord]$ x1 t !y 7 n suff]]s !reby1 inasmu* z ! ye> be=e br\ght =? en\gh = ?ree ye>s1 ,lev4 xxv4 #bj-bb4 & :5 !y 7 n to ga!r manna on ! sev5? day ( ! week1 !re 0 a d\ble quantity ra9$ ^u !m1 :i* !y ga!r$ ! day be=e1 ,exod4 xvi4 #bb-bd4 ,!re=e1 :y may we n conclude1 t1 by ! bless+ ( ,god1 :at is lo/ by our n att5d+ to our secul> call+s on ! ,"l's day1 may be abundantly made up1 by 8 bless+ succe$+ our endeav\rs on o!r days4 ,z to t "p ( ! objection1 9 :i* x is pret5d$ t ! ,"l's day is _! m>ket-day1 9 :i* !y expect m advantage ?an on o!r days2 x may be repli$1 t if ?is is true1 x arises f ! iniquity ( ! times2 & x %\ld be a caution to u1 n to enc\rage ^? :o expose _! w>es to sale on ! ,sabba?-day2 s9ce if !re 7 no buy]s1 !re w\ld be no sell]s2 & ?is public & notori\s s9 w\ld be h]eby prev5t$4 ,we h a noble in/ance ( ?is 9 ,nehemiah1 ^: wisdom1 zeal1 & holy resolution1 put an effectual /op to ?is practice1 9 8 deal+ ) ^? :o sold fi% on ! ,sabba?-day1 ,neh4 xiii4 #af-ba4 ,fir/1 he %ut ! gates ( ! city aga9/ !m2 & :5 he saw t !y cont9u$ )\t ! walls1 hop+1 by "s means or o!r1 to get into ! city1 or to entice "s to come out to buy _! m]*&ize2 !n he te/ifi$ aga9/ !m1 & comm&$ !m n to cont9ue )\t ! walls1 & by ?is means1 gave a *eck to t sc&al\s practice4 ,moreov]1 ?is ga9 ( iniquity is n to be pret5d$ z a j excuse = ! brea* ( a positive comm&m5t2 s9ce1 :at is gott5 9 a way ( presumptu\s rebellion aga9/ ,god1 x is n l to prosp]1 :atev] pret5ce ( pov]ty may be alleg$1 to give c\nt5ance !reunto4 #b4 ,ano!r reason annex$ to en=ce our obs]vation ( ! ,sabba?-day1 is tak5 f ,god's *all5g+ a special propriety 9 x4 ,?us x is call$ ! ,sabba? ( ! ,"l ?y ,god2 a day :i* he has consecrat$1 or sep>at$ to himself1 & s lays claim to x4 ,!re=e x is no less ?an sacrilege1 or a robb+ ( him1 to employ x 9 any ?+ b :at he requires to be done !re94 #c4 ,god sets 8 own example be=e u = our imitation !re94 ,?us x is said1 ,9 six days ! ,"l made heav5 & e>?1 & re/$ ! sev5? day1 & hall[$ x4 ,x is obs]v$1 t ,god 0 six days 9 mak+ ! _w2 :]eas1 _h he pleas$1 he c\ld h creat$ all ?+s ) ! same beauty & p]fection 9 :i* !y are at pres5t1 9 an in/ant2 b he p]=m$ ?is "w by degrees1 t he might tea* u1 t :atev] our h& f9ds to d1 we %\ld d x 9 ! prop] season allott$ = x2 & z he ceas$ f 8 "w on ! sev5? day1 he requires t we %\ld re/ f ours1 9 con=mity to 8 own example4 #d4 ,! la/ reason assign$ = our sanctify+ ! ,sabba?1 is tak+ f ,god's bless+ & sanctify+ x1 or sett+ x ap>t = an holy use4 ,to bless a day1 is to give x to u z a p>ticul> bless+ & privilege4 ,accord+ly we ought to reckon ! ,sabba? z a great in/ance ( ,god's c>e & compassion to m51 & a v great privilege1 :i* ought to be highly e/eem$ by !m4 ,aga91 = ,god to sanctify a day1 is to set x ap>t f a common1 to an holy use2 & ?us we ought to reckon ! ,sabba? z a day signaliz$ above all o!rs1 ) ! "* ( ,god's holy day2 & z su*1 x is to be employ$ by u 9 holy ex]cises1 answ]able to ! end = :i* x 0 in/itut$4 ,,iii4 ,x is obs]v$ 9 ! la/ answ] we are expla9+1 t ! ^w ,rememb] is set 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! f\r? ,comm&m5t2 f :5ce we may obs]ve1 our great pron5ess1 ?r\gh worldly bus9ess1 & ,satan's temptations1 to =get ! ,sabba?4 ,we may also le>n f h5ce1 ! importance ( our obs]v+ x2 )\t :i*1 irreligion & pr(an5ess w\ld nev] univ]sally ab\nd 9 ! _w2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 9 our obs]v+ ?is day z we ought to d1 we may hope = grace f ,god1 :]eby we may be enabl$ to keep 8 o!r comm&m5ts4 ,aga91 ! ^w ,rememb]1 prefix$ to ?is ,comm&m5t1 n only imports t we are to call to m9d1 t ?is p>ticul> day :i* ,god has sanctifi$1 is a ,sabba?1 or to "k :at day x is1 9 ! ord] ( ! days ( ! week2 b we ought to endeav\r to h a frame ( _s becom+ ! hol9ess ( ! day1 or1 to rememb] x1 s z to keep x holy4 ,x is c]ta91 t x is an h>d matt]1 ?r\gh ! corruption ( nature1 to get our he>ts dis5gag$ f ! va9 amusem5ts & entanglem5ts ( ?is pres5t _w2 by :i* means we lose ! advantage t w\ld r$\nd to u1 by our conv]s+ ) ,god 9 holy duties4 ,!re=e we are to desire ( him1 t he w\ld impress on our s\ls a s5se ( our obligation to duty1 & ( ! advantage :i* we may hope to ga9 f x4 ,& to induce u h]eunto1 let x be consid]$1 #a4 ,t ! pr(anation ( ! ,sabba? is g5]ally ! fir/ /ep to all mann] ( wick$ness1 & a mak+ great advances to a total apo/asy f ,god4 #b4 ,! obs]v+ ( x is reckon$ z a sign betwe5 ,god & 8 p4 ,x is1 ) respect to him1 a sign ( 8 fav\r2 & ) respect to man1 x is a sign ( _! subjection to ,god1 z _! ,k+ & ,lawgiv]1 9 all 8 holy appo9tm5ts4 #c4 ,we _c reasonably expect1 t ,god %\ld bless u 9 :at we und]take1 on o!r days1 if we neglect to own him1 on 8 day1 or to devote ourselves to him1 & !reby discov] our pref]r+ him1 & ! affairs ( 8 wor%ip1 be=e all ?+s 9 ! _w4 ,f :at has be5 said 9 expla9+ ?is ,comm&m5t1 we may inf]1 7#a47 ,t1 ?is may s]ve to confute ^? :o ?9k t ! obs]vation ( days1 9 g5]al1 or1 t ! keep+ ! fir/ day ( ! week z a ,sabba?1 is a sett+ up ! c]emonial law1 )\t di/+ui%+ a "r betwe5 a c]emonial & a moral precept4 ,=1 h[ mu* soev] ! obs]vation ( ! sev5? day1 might h a c]emonial signification annex$ to x1 z x 0 giv5 to ,israel1 f m\nt ,s9ai1 x is possible = ! typical ref]5ce !re(1 to cease2 & yet ! moral reason ( ! ,comm&m5t rema9 9 =ce to u1 z x is a day appo9t$ by ,god1 9 :i* he is to be wor%ipp$1 s t we may h gr\nd to expect 8 pres5ce1 & bless+1 :ile att5d+ on him 9 8 holy in/itutions4 7#b47 ,o!rs are to blame1 :o ?9k t e day is to be kept z a ,sabba?1 pret5d+ t ?is is mo/ agreeable to a /ate ( p]fection4 ,b ?is is contr>y to ,god's all[+ u six days = our own employm5t2 &1 inde$1 none1 :o make use ( ?is argum5t1 d1 9 reality1 keep any day z a ,sabba?1 at lea/1 9 su* a way z !y ought4 7#c47 ,o!rs are guilty ( a great error1 :o ?9k t ! ,sabba? is1 inde$1 to be obs]v$2 b !re is no ne$ ( t /rictness :i* has be5 inculcat$2 or1 t x %\ld be kept holy1 f ! beg9n+ to ! end !re(4 ,"s suppose1 t ! only design ( ,god 9 in/itut+ x 01 t public wor%ip %\ld be ma9ta9$ 9 ! _w2 & !re=e1 t x is suffici5t if !y att5d on x1 )\t endeav\r+ to conv]se ) him 9 secret4 7#d47 ,:at has be5 said1 is directly contr>y to _! op9ion1 :o ?9k t ! ,"l's day 0 a m]e human in/itution2 )\t consid]+1 z has be5 h9t$1 t :at ! apo/les prescrib$1 relat+ !reunto1 0 by div9e direction2 :i* op9ion1 if x %\ld prevail1 w\ld op5 a door to great c>elessness & =mality 9 holy duties1 & w\ld be an inducem5t to u to pr(ane ! day 9 v>i\s in/ances4 ,que/4 ,,cxxii4 ,,que/4 ,,cxxii4 ,:at is ! sum ( ! six ,comm&m5ts1 :i* conta9 our duty to man8 ,,answ4 ,! sum ( ! six ,comm&m5ts1 :i* conta9 our duty to man1 is to love our neighb\r z ourselves1 & to d to o!rs :at we w\ld h !m d to u4 ,z ! fir/ table ( ! t5 ,comm&m5ts respects our duty to ,god1 ! o!r conta9s our duty to our neighbor2 :i* is compriz$ 9 ! g5]al idea ( love4 ,?is is !re=e /yl$ ! sum ( ! foll[+ six ,comm&m5ts2 & x is includ$ 9 our ,savi\r's words2 ,?\ %alt love ?y neighb\r z ?yself1 ,matt4 xxii4 #ci4 & else:]e1 ,:atsoev] ye w\ld t m5 %\ld d to y1 d ye ev5 s to !m1 *ap4 vii4 #ab4 ,"h x may be obs]v$1 ,i4 ,t we are comm&$ to love our neighb\r z ourselves4 ,?is implies 9 x1 #a4 ,a caution aga9/ a selfi% temp]2 z ?\gh we 7 born only =1 or 7 oblig$ to d good to none b ourselves4 ,?is is :at ! apo/le reproves1 :5 he says1 ,m5 %all be lov]s ( _! ownselves1 #b ,tim4 iii4 #b4 t is1 !y %all /udy & consult ! happ9ess1 ease1 & com=t ( none b !mselves4 #b4 ,x f>!r implies 9 x1 our us+ endeav\rs to promote ! good ( all1 :om we conv]se )2 & !reby r5d]+ ourselves a bless+ to mank9d4 ,x does n1 inde$1 exclude self-love1 :i* x supposes to be a duty2 b obliges u to love o!rs z well z ourselves1 9 ?+s t relate to _! spiritual & temporal good4 ,?is leads u to enquire1 7#a47 ,:e!r we ought to love o!rs bett] ?an ourselves2 or :at ! apo/le int5ds1 :5 he says1 ,let ea* e/eem o!r bett] ?an !mselves8 ,phil4 ii4 #c4 ,answ4 #a4 ,x _c be h]eby int5d$1 t !y1 :o h atta9$ a great measure ( ! k ( ! tru?s ( ,god1 %\ld reckon !mselves z ignorant (1 or un/able 91 ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 z ^? :o nev] made !m ! subject ( _! /udy & enquiry2 nor1 t !y1 :o h _h l>ge exp]i5ce ( ! grace ( ,god1 %\ld conclude t !y h no m exp]i5ce !re( ?an ^? :o are unreg5]ate1 & h n tak5 "o /ep heav5w>d4 ,b1 #b4 ,! mean+ is1 t ! greate/ sa9t %\ld n ?9k himself bett] ?an ! lea/1 any o!rwise ?an z he has receiv$ m f ! discrim9at+ grace ( ,god2 z ! apo/le says1 ,:o make? !e to diff] f ano!r2 & :at ha/ ?\1 t ?\ did/ n receive8 #a ,cor4 iv4 #g4 ,&1 inde$1 su* an "o may see m s9 9 himself ?an he c see 9 any o!r2 & !re=e1 may h reason to reckon himself1 z ! apo/le speaks1 ! *ief ( s9n]s1 #a ,tim4 i4 #ae4 #c4 ,! be/ sa9ts w\ld h be5 z bad z ! vile/ ( m51 _h !y be5 left to !mselves2 & x may be1 "s ( !m :o h _h less grace1 h _h few] tal5ts1 & opportunities ( grace1 ?an !y h _h2 :i* !y h improv$ bett]1 9 proportion to :at !y h receiv$1 ?an !y h1 ! _m advantages :i* ,god has be5 pleas$ to be/[ on !m4 7#a47 ,our next enquiry may be1 :e!r our love to our neighb\r %\ld ext5d s f>1 z t we %\ld be will+1 7 x ne$ful1 to lay d[n our lives = !m2 z x is said1 9 #a ,john iii4 #af4 ,we ought to lay d[n our lives = ! bre?r52 & 9 ,rom4 v4 #g4 ,p]adv5ture1 = a good man "s w\ld ev5 d>e to die4 ,answ4 #a4 ,by lay+ d[n our lives 9 ^! scriptures1 is pr9cipally int5d$ haz>d+ our lives1 or expos+ ourselves to ! utmo/ dang]1 ev5 ( dea? itself1 = o!rs4 ,b1 #b4 ,we are n to d ?is ra%ly1 & at all times2 b :5 ,god1 :o is ! sov]eign ,"l ( our lives1 calls u to x4 ,&1 #c4 ,?is ought n to be = e "o1 b = ! bre?r51 especially = ^? :o are m em95tly useful 9 ! *ur* ( ,god ?an ourselves or o!rs4 ,accord+ly ! apo/le says1 = a good man2 t is1 "o :o is a common good1 or a bless+ to _m o!rs1 "o w\ld ev5 d>e to die4 #d4 ,?is mu/ be1 at su* times1 :5 9 expos+ ourselves = ! sake ( o!rs1 we give our te/imony to ! gospel2 &1 9 def5d+ !m1 plead ! injur$ cause ( ,*ri/ & religion4 ,,ii4 ,?is lov+ our neighb\r z ourselves is f>!r illu/rat$ 9 ?is answ]1 by do+ to o!rs :at we w\ld h !m to d u4 ,?is is "o ( ! mo/ und5iable1 & self-evid5t tru?s conta9$ 9 ! law ( nature4 ,s t :atev] disputable matt]s !re may be1 z to :at respects o!r duties1 ?is is all[$ ( by all mank9d4 ,_m1 inde$1 d n con=m _! practice to ?is rule2 :i* gives occasion to ! injuries done betwe5 man & man4 ,h[ev] ! vile/ ( m51 :5 !y delib]ate on _! own actions1 _c b blame !mselves = act+ contr>y !reunto4 ,?us ,saul did1 :5 he said unto ,david1 ,?\ art m righte\s ?an ,i2 = ?\ ha/ rew>d$ me good2 :]eas ,i h rew>d$ !e evil1 #a ,sam4 xxiv4 #ag4 ,!re=e we conclude1 t x is "o ( ! fir/ pr9ciples ( ! law ( nature2 & may well be call$1 z x is 9 ?is answ]1 ! sum ( ! ,comm&m5ts ( ! second table1 or t1 to :i* !y are all r$uc$4 ,!re are two ?+s1 :i* we %all lay d[n1 relat+ to ?is gold5 rule1 ( do+ to o!rs z we w\ld t !y %\ld d to u4 #a4 ,x is mis]ably neglect$ by a great "p ( ! _w2 z1 7#a47 ,by !m :o turn away _! he>ts f ! afflict$2 s z n to pity1 help1 or endeav\r to com=t !m 9 _! di/ress4 ,! ,psalmi/ 0 ( ano!r m9d1 :5 he says1 ,z = me1 :5 !y 7 sick1 my clo?+ 0 sackclo?4 ,i humbl$ my s\l ) fa/+1 & my pray] return$ into m9e own bosom4 ,i behav$ myself z ?\gh he _h be5 my fri5d or bro!r4 ,i b[$ d[n heavily1 z "o t m\rne? = 8 "m1 ,psal4 xxxv4 #ac1-ae4 7#b47 ,!y :o d5y to o!rs ^? natural1 civil1 or religi\s lib]ties1 :i*1 by ,god's appo9tm5t1 !y h a "r to1 or envy !m ! possession !re(1 may be said to neglect ?is gold5 rule4 #b4 ,we are f>!r to enquire1 h[ ?is rule1 ( do+ to o!rs :at we w\ld h !m d to u1 may be ( use1 9 ord] to our "r obs]v+ ! ,comm&m5ts ( ! second table8 ,answ4 ,! fif? ,comm&m5t1 :i* requires ! p]=mance ( all relative duties1 w\ld be bett] obs]v$1 did sup]iors put !mselves 9 ! place ( inf]iors1 & consid] :at !y w\ld !n expect f !m2 & ! same !y ought to d to !m4 ,aga91 ! six?1 sev5?1 & eight ,comm&m5ts1 t respect ! life1 hon\r1 or weal? ( o!rs2 if ^! are de> to u1 ought we n to consid]1 t !y are s to o!rs2 & if we w\ld n be depriv$ ( !m ourselves1 h[ unreasonable is x = u to d any ?+ t may t5d to deprive o!rs ( !m8 ,aga91 if1 accord+ to ! n9? ,comm&m5t1 our good "n be s valuable1 t we ought to ma9ta9 x1 %\ld n ?is rule be obs]v$ by defam]s1 sl&]]s1 & backbit]s1 :o d t to o!rs :i* !y w\ld n h done to !mselves8 ,& ! t5? ,comm&m5t1 :i* =bids our uneas9ess at1 or be+ discont5t$ )1 ! good ( o!rs1 or endeav\r+ to supplant1 or dive/ !m ( ! possession ( :at ,god has giv5 !m 9 ?is _w4 ,?is _c be done by any "o :o duly consid]s1 h[ unwill+ !y w\ld be to h :at !y possess tak5 away1 to satisfy ! covet\sness1 or lu/1 ( o!rs4 ,que/4 ,,cxxiii41 ,,cxxiv41 ,,cxxv41 ,,cxxvi41 ,,cxxvii41 ,,cxxviii4 ,,que/4 ,,cxxiii4 ,:i* is ! fif? ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! fif? ,comm&m5t is1 ,hon\r ?y fa!r & ?y "m1 t ?y days may be long ^u ! l&1 :i* ! ,"l ?y ,god give? !e4 ,,que/4 ,,cxxiv4 ,:o are meant by fa!r1 & "m1 9 ! fif? ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,by fa!r & "m1 9 ! fif? ,comm&m5t1 are meant n only natural p>5ts2 b all ! sup]iors 9 age1 & gifts1 & especially su* z by ,,god's ord9ance1 are ov] u 9 place ( au?ority1 :e!r 9 family1 *ur*1 or common-weal?4 ,,que/4 ,,cxxv4 ,:y are sup]iors /yl$1 fa!r & "m8 ,,answ4 ,sup]iors are /yl$ fa!r & "m1 bo? to tea* !m 9 all duties t[>ds _! inf]iors1 l natural p>5ts1 to express love & t5d]ness to !m1 accord+ to _! sev]al relations1 & to "w inf]iors to a great] will+ness & *e]fulness 9 p]=m+ _! duties to _! sup]iors1 z to _! p>5ts4 ,,que/4 ,,cxxvi4 ,:at is ! g5]al scope ( ! fif? ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! g5]al scope ( ! fif? ,comm&m5t1 is1 ! p]=mance ( ^? duties :i* we mutually owe 9 our sev]al relations1 z inf]iors1 sup]iors1 or equals4 ,,que/4 ,,cxxvii4 ,:at is ! hon\r t inf]iors owe to _! sup]iors8 ,,answ4 ,! hon\r :i* inf]iors owe to _! sup]iors1 is1 all due rev]5ce1 9 he>t1 ^w1 & behavi\r2 pray]1 & ?anksgiv+ = !m1 imitation ( _! virtues & graces2 will+ ob$i5ce to _! lawful comm&s1 & c\nsels1 due submission to _! corrections1 fidelity to1 def5ce1 & ma9t5ance ( _! p]sons & au?ority1 accord+ to _! sev]al ranks1 & ! nature ( _! places2 be>+ ) _! infirmities1 & cov]+ !m 9 love1 t s !y may be an hon\r to !m & _! gov]nm5t4 ,,que/4 ,,cxxviii4 ,:at are ! s9s ( inf]iors aga9/ _! sup]iors8 ,,answ4 ,! s9s ( inf]iors aga9/ _! sup]iors1 are1 all neglect ( ! duties requir$ t[>ds !m1 envy+ at1 contempt (1 & rebellion aga9/ _! p]sons1 & places1 9 _! lawful c\nsels1 comm&s1 & corrections1 curs+1 mock+1 & all su* refractory & sc&al\s c>riage1 z proves a %ame & di%on\r to !m & _! gov]nm5t4 ,9 ! fif? ,comm&m5t1 no o!r relations are m5tion$1 b fa!r & "m2 yet x may be obs]v$1 ,i4 ,t1 h]eby1 all sup]iors 9 g5]al are int5d$2 z _m o!rs are call$ fa!rs 9 scripture1 besides our natural p>5ts1 viz4 #a4 ,sup]iors 9 age4 ,?us x is said1 ,rebuke n an eld]1 b intreat him z a fa!r1 & ! y\ng] m5 z bre?r52 ! eld] wom5 z mo!rs1 ! y\ng] z si/]s1 ) all purity1 #a ,tim4 v4 #a1 #b4 #b4 ,!y1 are also call$ fa!rs1 :o are sup]ior 9 gifts2 & accord+ly h be5 ! fir/ inv5tors ( arts1 :i* h be5 useful to ! _w4 ,?us ,jabal is said to be ! fa!r ( su* z dwell 9 t5ts1 & h cattle1 ,g54 iv4 #bj4 t is1 ! fir/ t made consid]able improvem5ts 9 ! art ( husb&ry2 & ,jubal is said to be ! fa!r1 t is1 ! in/ructor ( all su* z h&le ! h>p & organ1 v]4 #ba4 or ! fir/ t made improvem5ts 9 ! art ( music4 #c4 ,p]sons to :om we owe1 "u ,god1 our outw>d prosp]ity & happ9ess4 ,9 ?is s5se ,joseph1 ?\gh a subject1 a "y man1 & a little be=e1 a prison]1 is call$ a fa!r to ,ph>aoh1 *ap4 xlv4 #h4 z he 0 an in/rum5t to support 8 greatness1 & pres]ve him f ! inconv5i5ces ( a sev5 ye>s fam9e4 #d4 ,pr9ces1 great m51 & heads ( families1 are call$ fa!rs4 ,?us ,naaman 0 by 8 s]vants1 #b ,k+s v4 #ac4 #e4 ,m5 ( hon\r & usefulness 9 ! *ur* are s call$4 ,?us :5 ,eli%a saw ,elijah asc5d into heav51 he cries out1 ,my fa!r1 my fa!r1 ! *>iot ( ,israel1 & ! horsem5 !re(1 *ap4 ii4 #ab4 ,& ,joa%1 ! k+ ( ,israel1 us$ ! same expression to ,eli%a1 :5 fall5 sick1 *ap4 xiii4 #ad4 ,& ?is is impli$ 9 ! apo/le's /yl+ ^? :om he _h be5 ( use to1 = _! conviction1 & enlight5+ 9 ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 ,my little *ildr51 ,gal4 iv4 #ai4 #f4 ,good k+s & gov]nors are call$ fa!rs4 ,?us x is said1 ,k+s %all be ?y nurs+ fa!rs1 & que5s ?y nurs+ mo!rs1 ,isa4 xlix4 #bc4 ,,ii4 ,we h an acc\nt1 9 "o ( ! answ]s we are expla9+1 ( ! reason :y sup]iors are /yl$ fa!r & "m2 namely1 to d5ote1 t !y %\ld behave t[>ds _! inf]iors1 ) t love & t5d]ness1 z ?\gh !y 7 natural p>5ts4 ,au?ority is n only consi/5t h]e)1 b x ought to be ex]cis$1 by sup]iors t[>ds inf]iors1 9 su* a way4 ,?us ,job1 :5 9 8 prosp]ity1 01 z x 71 a common fa!r to all t 7 "u him2 accord+ly he says1 ,i deliv]$ ! poor t cri$1 & ! fa!rless1 & him t _h none to help him1 ,job xxix4 #ab4 ^u :i* occasion he says1 ,i 0 a fa!r to ! poor1 v]4 #af4 ,& m9i/]s1 :o1 9 "s respects1 are sup]ior 9 (fice to o!rs2 :5 _! repro(s are mix$ ) t5d]ness & compassion t[>ds ! s\ls ( m5 "u _! c>e1 are comp>$ to ! nurse t *]i%$ h] *ildr52 z be+ affectionately desir\s1 & will+ to imp>t to !m1 n ! gospel ( ,god only1 b also _! own s\ls1 z be+ de> to !m1 #a ,!ss4 ii4 #g1 #h4 ,,iii4 ,we h1 9 ano!r ( ! answ]s "u our consid]ation1 an acc\nt ( ! g5]al scope ( ! fif? ,comm&m5t2 &1 z x requires ! duties to be p]=m$ by e "o 9 _! sev]al relations2 ^! are consid]$ ei!r z sup]iors1 inf]iors1 or equals4 ,!re are sev]al sorts ( relations :]e9 p]sons are /yl$ sup]ior or inf]ior to "o ano!r4 #a4 ,su* z are f\nd$ 9 nature2 z t ( p>5ts & *ildr54 #b4 ,!re are su* relations z are political1 design$ = ! good ( mank9d1 liv+ toge!r z memb]s ( ! same common-weal?1 9 :i* e "o has a "r to 8 civil lib]ties1 :i* are to be enjoy$ by "o1 & def5d$ by ! o!r2 ( ?is sort is ! relation ( magi/rates & subjects4 #c4 ,!re is a relation f\nd$ 9 mutual compact & agreem5t1 respect+ ?+s to be done1 on ! "o side1 & gratifications to be all[$1 on ! o!r2 ( ?is k9d is ! relation betwe5 ma/] & s]vant4 ,! only difficulty t arises f ! acc\nt we h ( ! obligation ( p]sons to give hon\r to o!rs1 respects sup]iors hon\r+ inf]iors4 ,= ! und]/&+ ( :i*1 let x be consid]$1 7#a47 ,t sup]iors are n oblig$ to %ew ! same m>ks ( hon\r to _! inf]iors1 z inf]iors are b\nd1 by ! laws ( ,god & nature1 to express to !m4 ,nev]!less1 7#b47 ,!re is a duty :i* ! greate/ owe to ! lea/2 & !re is also a degree ( hon\r1 :i* ! l[e/ ( m51 z reasonable creatures1 or ,*ri/ians1 h put ^u !m by ,god2 & ?is is to be reg>d$ by ^? :o are1 z to _! condition 9 ! _w1 sup]ior to !m4 7#c47 ,! meane/ & l[e/ "p ( mank9d1 are1 9 _m respects1 necess>y & useful to ^? :o are mu* _! sup]iors2 & are to be reg>d$ by !m 9 proportion !reto4 ,& ! p]=m+ ! duties :i* su* owe to !m1 is call$ an hon\r+ !m4 ,,iv4 ,we h1 9 ano!r ( ! answ]s we are expla9+1 an acc\nt ( ! hon\r :i* inf]iors owe to _! sup]iors4 ,"h x w be necess>y = u to premise "s ?+s conc]n+ ! measure ( submission & ob$i5ce :i* inf]iors owe to sup]iors1 ( :at k9d soev] ! relation be4 ,z1 #a4 ,:5 ! au?ority ,god has inve/$ sup]iors )1 is abus$1 & ! highe/ end ( all sort ( gov]nm5t1 to wit1 ! glory ( ,god1 & ! good ( mank9d1 c nev] be atta9$1 nor is1 inde$1 design$2 or :5 ! comm&s ( sup]iors contradict ! comm&s ( ,god1 we are to obey him r ?an m51 ,acts iv4 #ai4 #b4 ,if we _c obey ! comm&s ( sup]iors1 z be+ unju/1 we mu/ pray t ,god w\ld int]pose1 direct1 & ov]-rule _! au?ority1 t x may n be abus$ by !m2 or become a sn>e1 or an occasion ( s91 to u4 #c4 ,?\gh we _c yield ob$i5ce to !m1 9 ^? ?+s t are contr>y to ! laws ( ,god1 ?is does n dis*>ge u f our obligation to obey _! comm&s1 9 o!r ?+s1 agreeable !reunto2 s9ce we are n to suppose t ! abuse ( _! au?ority 9 "s in/ances1 dive/s !m ( x 9 all respects4 ,v4 ,we %all n[ proce$ to consid] ! duties :i* inf]iors owe to _! sup]iors4 ,&1 #a4 ,t ( *ildr5 to p>5ts4 ,?is is f\nd$ on ! law ( nature1 z "u ,god1 !y d]ive _! be+ f !m2 & !y are oblig$ !reunto1 f a s5se ( gratitude = t love1 t5d]ness1 & compassion :i* !y h %ewn to !m4 ,!re=e ! apo/le says1 t ?is is "r1 ,eph4 vi4 #a4 t is1 equitable1 & highly reasonable2 & else:]e1 t x is well-pleas+ unto ! ,"l1 ,col4 iii4 #bj4 ,?is duty includes 9 x sev]al ?+s4 7#a47 ,!y are sometimes to %ew ! reg>d !y h to !m by outw>d tok5s ( respect4 ,?us ,solomon1 ?\gh 8 "*1 z a k+1 r5d]$ him sup]ior to all 8 subjects2 yet he express$ a great deal ( hon\r by outw>d ge/ures to 8 "m2 :5 %e w5t to him to speak 9 ! behalf ( ,adonijah3 x is said1 t #8! k+ rose up to meet h]1 & b[$ himself unto h]1 & sat d[n on 8 ?rone1 & caus$ a seat to be set = ! k+'s "m2 & %e sat on 8 "r h&1' #a ,k+s ii4 #ai4 7#b47 ,!y ought to be ready to d !m any acts ( s]vice1 :i* are n unlawful or impossible1 :5 comm&$ by !m4 ,?us ,joseph obey$ ,jacob1 :5 he s5t him to see :]e 8 bre?r5 71 & :at !y 7 engag$ 91 ,g54 xxxvii4 #ac4 & ,david obey$ ,jesse1 :5 he s5t him to 8 bre?r5 to ! camp ( ,israel1 #a ,sam4 xvii4 #ag1 #bj4 ,?is s]vice is requir$ m especially ( !m1 :ile !y live ) _! p>5ts1 are ma9ta9$ by !m1 & n1 by mutual compact1 become s]vants to o!rs4 7#c47 ,ano!r duty :i* !y owe1 is1 pati5t submission to _! j repro(s1 design = _! good4 ,?us ! apo/le says1 #8,we h _h fa!rs ( our fle%1 :i* correct$ u2 & we gave !m rev]5ce1' ,heb4 xii4 #i4 7#d47 ,!y are to att5d to1 & comply )1 _! :olesome advice & in/ruction4 ,?us x is said1 ,a wise son he>e? 8 fa!r's in/ruction1 ,prov4 xiii4 #a4 &1 on ! o!r h&1 he is br&$ ) ! "* ( a fool :o despise? x1 *ap4 xv4 #e4 & x is f>!r add$1 ,he t reg>de? repro( is prud5t4 7#e47 ,*ildr5 are to express _! duty to _! p>5ts1 by a ?ankful ackn[l$gm5t ( pa/ fav\rs2 & accord+ly ought to relieve !m1 if !y are able1 :5 _! indig5t circum/ances call = x2 & endeav\r to be a /aff1 com=t1 & support to !m1 9 _! old age4 ,?is is conta9$ 9 ! message :i* ,joseph s5t to ,jacob1 :5 he invit$ him to come d[n to him into ,egypt1 ,g54 xlv4 #i1-aa4 ,s :5 ,ru? b>e a son to ,boaz1 h] "m ,naomi's companions bless$ h]1 & said1 ,he %all be unto !e a re/or] ( ?y life1 & a n\ri%] ( ?9e old age1 ,ru? iv4 #ae4 7#f47 ,*ildr5 are to pay def]5ce to1 &1 s f> z x conc]ns ! glory ( ,god1 & _! own future good1 be advis$1 by _! p>5ts1 9 dispos+ ( !mselves 9 m>riage1 or any o!r important *ange ( _! condition & circum/ances 9 ! _w4 ,h]e9 !y ackn[l$ge _! au?ority z sup]iors1 & ! c>e & conc]n :i* x is suppos$ !y naturally h = _! welf>e1 z a "p ( !mselves4 ,moreov]1 by ?is !y pay a def]5ce to _! wisdom & judgm5t1 z be+ sup]ior 9 age1 & probably1 9 wisdom1 z well z relation4 ,& ?is ought to be done out ( a s5se ( gratitude = pa/ fav\rs receiv$2 & prud5ce w1 = ! mo/ "p1 dictate z mu*1 especially :5 !y dep5d on !m = pres5t1 or expect future advantages f !m4 ,?is is also an exp$i5t to ma9ta9 love & peace 9 families1 :i* is (t5times brok5 by ! contr>y practice4 ,& x may be f>!r recomm5d$1 f ! laudable examples h]e( 9 good m52 z ,isaac1 :o submitt$ to ! direction ( 8 fa!r ,abraham h]e92 & ,jacob1 ,g54 xxiv4 :o 0 det]m9$ by ! cons5t ( ,laban1 *ap4 xxix4 ,_m m in/ances might be giv5 to ! same purpose4 ,&1 on ! o!r h&1 ,esau's contr>y practice h]eunto is record$ 9 scripture1 z a vile in/ance ( disob$i5ce2 :i* 0 a grief ( m9d unto ,isaac & to ,rebekah1 *ap4 xxvi4 #ce4 ,& x 01 d\btless1 an argum5t t he _h no reg>d to ,god or religion4 ,nev]!less1 ?is obligation is n )\t "s exceptions2 =1 #a4 ,we d n speak ( p>5ts t are s f> depriv$ ( judgm5t1 t !y are n fit to det]m9e ?is matt]2 nor1 #b4 ,su* z h dive/$ !mselves ( ! natural affection ( p>5ts1 & ent]ta9+ an ungr\nd$ prejudice aga9/ "s ( _! *ildr51 are endeav\r+ to expose !m to ru91 t !y may %ew m k9dness to o!rs4 ,^! =feit t "r1 :i* is o!rwise f\nd$ 9 nature4 #c4 ,if p>5ts1 by refus+ to comply ) ! desire ( _! *ildr51 pla9ly1 9 ! judgm5t ( ! wise/ ( m51 ob/ruct _! happ9ess1 & ! glory ( ,god h]e94 ,or1 if !y h no reason = _! n comply+1 or ! reason giv5 is contr>y to ! laws ( ,god1 or ! common s5se ( all imp>tial judges2 especially if ! affair took its fir/ rise f !m1 & aft]w>ds !y *ang$ _! m9d1 )\t suffici5t gr\nd4 ,?is1 )\t d\bt1 less5s1 or x may be s circum/anc$1 t x :olly takes away ! *>ge ( s9 9 ! *ild1 9 act+ contr>y to ! w ( 8 p>5ts1 & fa/5s ! guilt on !m4 #d4 ,! case is va/ly diff]5t1 :5 appli$ to *ildr5 :o are s f> f be+ dep5d5t on _! p>5ts1 t !y dep5d on !m4 ,nev]!less1 9 ?is case1 "s def]5ce & respect ought to be paid to !m2 & z x is ! *ildr5's duty1 x may be _! int]e/ s to d2 s9ce we c h>dly suppose1 t p>5ts1 :o dep5d on _! *ildr51 w\ld oppose _! happ9ess1 9 an affair t is app>5tly contr>y to _! own int]e/1 if !y did n ?9k t !y _h suffici5t reason = x2 :i* ought to be duly weigh$1 t x may be kn[n1 :e!r _! advice is exp$i5t to be compli$ )1 or no4 ,& if 9 ?is1 or any o!r in/ance1 *ildr5 are oblig$ to act contr>y to ! w ( _! p>5ts2 !y ought to satisfy !m1 t x is n out ( contempt to _! au?ority1 b a consci5ti\s reg>d to ! glory ( ,god2 & t x is conducive to _! happ9ess1 9 ! op9ion ( ! wise/ & be/ ( m54 #b4 ,we %all n[ consid] ! duty ( s]vants to _! ma/]s4 ,?is dep5ds ^u1 & is limit$ by ! contract1 :i* fir/ br\ght !m into t relation1 ! n fulfill+ :]e(1 r5d]s !m guilty ( unfai?fulness4 ,& x is no less an in/ance ( immorality1 = !m to rob !m ( t "t1 :i* !y h engag$ to s]ve1 ?an x is to take away any "p ( _! e/ate4 ,b m p>ticul>ly1 7#a47 ,s]vants ought to behave !mselves1 9 _! call+1 ) indu/ry1 be+ z mu* conc]n$ = _! ma/]s int]e/ z _! own4 ,?us ,joseph1 ?\gh a =eign]1 & "o :o does n appe> to h expect$ any rew>d = 8 s]vice1 b a ma9t5ance1 s]v$ ,potiph>4 ,9 ! l mann] ,jacob s]v$ ,laban1 ?\gh an unju/1 sev]e & unrighte\s ma/]4 ,?is may lead u to enquire conc]n+ ! duty ( s]vants1 :5 _! ma/]s are fr[>d1 passionate1 & unreasonable 9 _! dem&s1 :i* r5d]s _! s]vice v irksome & unpleasant2 b let x be consid]$ 9 ?is case1 #a4 ,t1 ! ma/]'s passion1 :i* is 8 s91 ought n to draw =? ! corruption ( 8 s]vant2 =1 s9 indulg$ by "o1 is no excuse = its be+ committ$ by ano!r4 ,! apo/le ,pet] supposes ! case "u our pres5t consid]ation1 & gives ?is advice2 ,s]vants be subject to y\r ma/]s ) all fe>2 n only to ! good & g5tle1 b also to ! fr[>d1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #ah4 #b4 ,if ! ma/]'s dem&s are unreasonable1 ! s]vant mu/ "k ! ext5t ( 8 contract & obligation1 :i* he mu/1 9 ju/ice1 fulfil z unto ,*ri/1 ,eph4 vi4 #e1-h4 ,&1 z = ^? s]vices t are reckon$ unreasonable1 & n agreeable to ! contract4 ,^!1 if dem&$1 are r to be ref]r$ to ! det]m9ation ( o!rs1 s9ce p]sons are apt to be p>tial 9 judg+ 9 _! own cause4 ,!re seems1 inde$1 to be an exception to ?is1 9 "s in/ances1 :i* we f9d 9 scripture1 ( ! unlimit$ ob$i5ce ( s]vants "u ! c]emonial law1 :i* 0 n f\nd$ 91 nor ! result ( any contract betwe5 _! ma/]s & !m2 accord+ly we read1 t p]sons became s]vants1 #a/1 ,?r\gh pov]ty2 by reason ( :i*1 !y sold !mselves = ! paym5t ( debts4 ,9 ?is case !re 0 a k9d ( contract1 inde$2 & ! s]vice to be p]=m$ ought1 7pursuant to ! law ( ,god & nature17 to h be5 agreeable to1 & adju/$ by ! value ( ! debt contract$4 #b;d1 ,prison]s tak5 9 w>1 7 treat$ z s]vants1 &1 z su*1 sold to o!rs4 ,9 ?is case1 all ! *ildr5 t 7 born to !m1 dur+ _! s]vitude1 7 ! prop]ty ( ! ma/]2 & ^! are call$ home-born s]vants1 :o _h n s mu* lib]ty all[$ !m z :5 !y 7 s]vants by mutual compact1 z is mo/ common among u2 9 :i* case bo? p>ties are b\nd by ?is agreem5t4 #c4 ,we proce$ to consid] ! duty ( ! memb]s ( a common-weal?1 or body-politic1 to _! lawful magi/rates1 z ! apo/le says1 ,let e s\l be subject unto ! high] p[]s1 ,rom4 xiii4 #a4 ,"h we may obs]ve1 7#a47 ,! necessity & ! end ( civil gov]nm5t4 ,?is w appe>1 if we consid] mank9d 9 g5]al1 z prone to be influ5c$ by ^? passions1 :i* are n entirely "u ! conduct ( reason1 &1 if no *eck 7 giv5 to !m1 w\ld prove injuri\s to societies4 ,we may also obs]ve1 t ,god has1 9 8 law1 orda9$ c]ta9 puni%m5ts to be inflict$1 ) a design to re/ra9 ^? corruptions1 & to keep ! _w 9 ord]4 ,& t ?is end may m effectually be answ]$1 x is necess>y1 t "s %\ld be set ov] o!rs1 to adm9i/] ju/ice1 9 *a/is+ ! guilty1 & def5d+ ! innoc5t2 o!rwise ! _w w\ld be fill$ ) confusion1 & m5 w\ld commit s9 ) impunity2 & m resemble brute creatures ?an ^? t are end[$ ) reason1 & z su*1 capable ( moral gov]nm5t2 z x is said :5 !re 0 no k+ 9 ,israel1 e man did t :i* 0 "r 9 8 own eyes1 ,judges xxi4 #be4 ,we proce$ n[ to consid] ! advantage ( civil gov]nm5t4 ,x is 9 itself a bless+ to mank9d1 :5 x does n deg5]ate into tyranny4 ,s t good magi/rates are a great in/ance ( div9e fav\r to a nation2 z ! que5 ( ,%eba said to ,solomon1 ,happy are ?y m51 & happy are ^! ?y s]vants :i* /& cont9ually be=e !e1 & he> ?y wisdom4 ,bless$ be ! ,"l ?y ,god1 :i* delight$ 9 !e1 to set !e on 8 ?rone1 to be k+ = ! ,"l ?y ,god4 ,because ?y ,god lov$ ,israel1 to e/abli% !m = ev]1 !re=e made he !e k+ ov] !m1 to d judgm5t & ju/ice1 #b ,*ron4 ix4 #g1 #h4 ,& x is includ$ among ! bless+s ( ! gospel-/ate1 t k+s %\ld be _! nurs+ fa!rs1 & _! que5s _! nurs+ mo!rs1 ,isa4 xlix4 #bc4 ,su* are said1 z ,david 01 to be rais$ up1 to fulfil ! w ( ,god1 ,acts xiii4 #bb4 ,nev]!less1 civil gov]nm5t may be s adm9i/]$1 t x may cease to be a bless+ to ! subjects4 ,?us ,samuel describes ! mis]able e/ate ( a p1 ^: k+s endeav\r to e/abli% _! own greatness by enslav+ & plund]+ _! subjects tak+ _! sons & daught]s by =ce1 to be _! s]vants2 seiz+ _! fields1 _! v9ey>ds & olive-y>ds1 & ! t5? ( _! increase2 :i* w\ld oblige !m to cry unto ! ,"l1 because ( _! oppression1 #a ,sam4 viii4 #aa1-ah4 ,& we h an in/ance ( ?is 9 ,rehoboam1 :o 0 h]e9 z rem>kable = 8 want ( conduct1 z 8 fa!r 0 = 8 excell+ wisdom4 ,8 r\gh & ill-tim$ answ] to 8 subjects1 9 :i* gave !m to expect no?+ else b oppression & slav]y1 issu$ 9 ! revolt ( ! t5 tribes f 8 gov]nm5t1 #a ,k+s xii4 #ac1 #ad4 ,f ?is diff]5t me?od ( ! adm9i/ration ( civil gov]nm5t1 :]eby x r5d]$ ei!r a bless+ or an affliction to ! subjects2 we may inf]1 #a4 ,t :5 t :i* is 9 itself a bless+1 is turn$ into a curse1 ?is may be look$ ^u z a puni%m5t inflict$ by ,god1 = ! iniquity ( a p4 ,?us he says1 ,i gave !e a k+ 9 m9e ang]1 & took him away 9 wra?1 ,hosea xiii4 #aa4 #b4 ,we h great reason to be well-pleas$ )1 & to bless ,god = ! gov]nm5t we are "u1 z n be+ expos$ to ! slav]y t "s o!r nations are2 :o h no laws1 b :at result f ! arbitr>y w ( _! pr9ce2 & :o c call no?+ !y h _! own4 ,?is %\ld make u prize ! lib]ties we enjoy2 & be a /rong motive to u to give due & *e]ful ob$i5ce to our rightful & lawful sov]eign1 & all magi/rates "u him1 :o rule 9 righte\sness1 & are a t]ror to evil do]s1 b a praise to !m t d well4 #c4 ,?is af=ds matt] ( repro( to ! re/less temp]s ( ^?1 :o are "u ! milde/ gov]nm5t2 :i* is adm9i/]$ beyond all reasonable exception1 our enemies !mselves be+ judges1 :o w\ld confess ! same1 7 !y n bl9d$ ) prejudice2 :i* puts !m ^u betak+ !mselves to rail]y1 in/ead ( bett] argum5ts4 ,^! are reprov$ by ! apo/le1 :o speaks ( "s t walk aft] ! fle%1 9 ! lu/ ( uncleanness1 & despise gov]nm5t4 ,presumptu\s are !y1 self-will$1 !y are n afraid to speak evil1 ev5 ( dignities1 #b ,pet4 ii4 #aj4 ,?is leads u ,to consid] ! hon\r t subjects owe to _! lawful magi/rates4 ,accord+ly1 #a/1 ,!y are highly to res5t1 & endeav\r1 9 _! sev]al /ations & capacities1 to *eck ! insol5ce ( ^? :o make bold ) ! "*1 & take ! lib]ty to reproa* _! magi/rates 9 common conv]sation2 :i* is directly contr>y to ! law ( ,god2 t says1 ,curse n ! k+1 no1 n 9 ?y ?\ght1 & curse n ! ri* 9 ?y b$-*amb]4 ,= a bird ( ! air %all c>ry ! voice2 & t :i* ha? w+s %all tell ! matt]1 ,eccles4 x4 #bj4 #b;dly1 ,we are to support ! hon\r ( gov]nm5t1 by pay+ ^? tributes :i* are lawfully exact$4 ,?us ! apo/le says1 ,r5d] to all _! due2 tribute to :om tribute is due1 cu/om to :om cu/om1 fe> to :om fe>1 hon\r to :om hon\r1 ,rom4 xiii4 #g4 #c;dly1 ,we are to pray = a bless+ f ,god1 on ! adm9i/ration ( our civil gov]nors1 t x may be "u ! div9e direction1 & t5d to answ] ! great ends ( gov]nm5t1 viz4 ! glory ( ,god1 & ! welf>e ( ! subject4 ,& "h ,i _c b obs]ve1 t no "o on e>? has a p[] ( dis*>g+ subjects f _! ob$i5ce to _! lawful gov]nors1 :o endeav\r to rule !m accord+ to ! laws ( ,god & nature1 & ^? fundam5tal con/itutions t are agreeable !reto4 ,!re=e x is a mo/ dete/able position advanc$ by ! ,papi/s1 t ! pope has a p[] to excommunicate & depose sov]eign pr9ces2 ?\gh x does n appe> t he has receiv$ any su* au?ority f ,*ri/1 b h]e9 int]m$dles ) a prov9ce t does n belong to him4 ,= pr9ces d n receive _! cr[ns f him2 & !re=e are n to be depos$ by him4 ,9 opposition h]eunto1 x may be alleg$1 #a/1 ,t ?is is directly contr>y to ! temp] ( ! bless$ ,jesus1 & ( ! apo/les1 & primitive ,*ri/ians2 :o did n enc\rage _! foll[]s to depose ,hea!n k+s & emp]ors2 b on ! o!r h&1 exhort$ !m to submit to !m 9 all ?+s1 consi/5t ) ! glory ( ,god1 & ! good ( mank9d2 n only = wra?1 b = consci5ce sake1 v]4 #e4 #b;dly1 ,! *ur* has no temporal sword committ$ to h]1 all its c5sures be+ spiritual4 ,temporal puni%m5ts are left 9 ! h&s ( ! civil magi/rate2 conc]n+ :om1 ! apo/le says1 t he is ! m9i/] ( ,god to !e = good4 ,b if ?\ d t :i* is evil1 be afraid2 = he be>e? n ! sword 9 va92 = he is ! m9i/] ( ,god1 a rev5g] to execute wra? ^u him t do? evil1 v]4 #d4 ,on ! o!r h&1 :5 speak+ conc]n+ ^?1 :o h ! gov]nm5t ( ecclesia/ical matt]s committ$ to !m1 he says1 ,! weapons ( our w>f>e are n c>nal1 b mighty ?r\gh ,god1 to ! pull+ d[n ( /rong holds1 #b ,cor4 x4 #bd4 ,! argum5ts g5]ally us$ by ! ,papi/s1 to support ! cause ( rebellion1 & _! usurp$ p[] to depose magi/rates1 :o are n ( _! communion1 are v weak1 & mo/ ( !m1 su* z may easily be answ]$2 z1 #a4 ,:5 !y allege ! commission giv5 by ,*ri/1 to ,pet]1 ,fe$ my %eep1 ,john xxi4 #ag4 ,!y pret5d1 t to fe$1 is ! same z to gov]n2 & t ?is implies a p[] ( puni%+2 :i* !y suppose to be s f> ext5d$1 z t ! bi%op ( ,rome may depose sov]eign pr9ces1 z occasion (f]s2 & t ?is p[] 0 giv5 to ,pet] & 8 successors1 :i* ! popes ( ,rome pret5d to be4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$2 t ?is commission giv5 by ,*ri/ to ,pet]1 to fe$ 8 %eep1 imports 8 fe$+ !m ) k & und]/&+1 & n lord+ x ov] ,god's h]itage4 ,?us our ,savi\r says1 ,! k+s ( ! ,g5tiles ex]cise lord%ip ov] !m2 & !y t ex]cise au?ority ov] !m1 are call$ b5efactors4 ,b ye %all n be s2 b he t is greate/ among y1 let him be z ! y\ng]2 & he t is *ief z he t do? s]ve1 ,luke xxii4 #be1 #bf4 ,moreov]1 _! pret5ce t ! bi%ops ( ,rome are ,pet]'s successors1 conta9s a claim ( :at !y h n ! lea/ %ad[ ( "r to2 & is1 inde$1 to place !m 9 ,pet]'s *air1 :o are ! greate/ oppos]s ( 8 doctr9e4 #b4 ,ano!r argum5t !y br+1 t5d+ to ov]?r[ ! p[] ( ! civil magi/rate1 is1 t1 z ! s\l is m excell5t ?an ! body1 & its welf>e to be pref]r$ 9 proportion !reunto2 s ! *ur* is to take c>e ( ! spiritual conc]ns ( mank9d1 to :i* all temporal conc]ns are to give place2 !re=e its p[] is great] ?an t ( ! civil magi/rate4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$2 t ?is similitude does n prove ! ?+ = :i* x is br\ght2 & ?\gh x be all[$1 t ! s\l is m excell5t ?an ! body2 yet its welf>e is n to be secur$ by inflict+ corporal puni%m5ts1 su* z p]secutions & massacres2 :i*1 to abate & enc\rage1 is to ca/ a reproa* on religion2 & x w t5d v mu* to weak5 ! int]e/ ( ,*ri/ 9 ! _w4 ,moreov]1 ! magi/rate is orda9$ by ,god1 to def5d ! religi\s z well z civil lib]ties ( 8 subjects2 :i* is includ$ 9 ! apo/le's exhortation2 let pray]s be made = k+s & = all 9 au?ority2 t we may lead a peaceable & quiet life 9 all godl9ess & hone/y1 #a ,tim4 ii4 #b4 & else:]e we are exhort$1 to submit to gov]nors1 z unto !m :o are s5t by ! ,"l1 = ! puni%m5t ( evil do]s1 & = ! praise ( !m t d well1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #ad4 #c4 ,!re is ano!r argum5t :i* !y make use (1 tak5 f ,az>iah ! prie/'s oppos+ k+ ,uzziah1 = intrud+ himself into ! prie/'s (fice1 9 burn+ inc5se 9 ! temple4 ,?us x is said1 9 #a ,*ron4 xxvi4 #af-ah4 t #8:5 he 0 /rong1 8 he>t 0 lift$ up to 8 de/ruction4 ,= he transgress$ aga9/ ! ,"l 8 ,god1 & w5t into ! temple ( ! ,"l1 to burn inc5se ^u ! alt> ( inc5se4 ,& ,az>iah ! prie/ w5t 9 aft] him1 & ) him f\r-score prie/s ( ! ,"l1 t 7 valiant m54 ,& !y )/ood ,uzziah ! k+1 & said unto him1 ,x app]ta9e? n unto !e1 ,uzziah1 to burn inc5se unto ! ,"l1 b to ! prie/s ! sons ( ,a>on1 t are consecrat$ to burn inc5se4 ,g out ( ! sanctu>y1 = ?\ ha/ trespass$1 nei!r %all x be = ?9e hon\r f ! ,"l ,god4' ,to support _! argum5t1 tak5 f ?is scripture1 !y obs]ve1 t ! prie/s1 :o w5t 9 ) ,az>iah1 are said to be valiant m51 & s ready to commit any ho/ilities aga9/ ! k+4 ,az>iah also ?reat5s him1 :5 he tells him1 ,x %\ld n be = 8 hon\r2 & p]emptorily comm&s him1 to be gone out ( ! temple4 ,?is !y suppose1 is a flagrant in/ance ( ! p[] ( ! *ur* ov] ! civil magi/rate1 9 all ^? ?+s t int]f]e ) :at is sacr$4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$2 7#a/17 ,t ,uzziah's s91 accord+ to ! law ( t disp5sation1 0 v great1 & aga9/ an express comm& ( ,god1 :o _h ord]$1 t none %\ld (ficiate 9 ! prie/'s (fice1 b ^? :o 7 ( ! family ( ,a>on4 7#b;dly17 ,az>iah1 & ! re/ ( ! prie/s1 did n attempt to depose him1 b to prev5t 8 go+ on 9 8 s92 :i* w\ld n be = 8 hon\r1 z ! high-prie/ tells him4 ,& ?is he says1 n 9 a m5ac+ way1 z signify+ t he w\ld inflict "s puni%m5t on him2 b z decl>+ :at ,god w\ld d aga9/ him1 t w\ld t5d to 8 di%on\r = ?is s94 7#c;dly17 ,?\gh ! high-prie/1 9 ,god's "n1 comm&$ him to g out ( ! sanctu>y2 yet he did n lay viol5t h&s on him1 at lea/1 till ! leprosy 0 se5 ^u him4 ,v]4 #bg4 #8,& ,az>iah ! *ief prie/1 & all ! prie/s look$ ^u him1 & behold1 he 0 lepr\s 9 8 =ehead1 & !y ?ru/ him out f !nce2 yea1 himself ha/$ also to g out1 because ! ,"l _h smitt5 him4' ,?is !y did1 because a lep] 0 n1 accord+ to ! law ( ,god1 to ent] into ! congregation1 inasmu* z he w\ld defile x4 7#d?ly17 ,he 0 n prop]ly depos$2 b1 by ?is plague ( leprosy1 r5d]$ incapable ( reign+2 & !re=e #8he liv$ alone1' v]4 #ba4 #89 a sev]al h\se1 be+ a lep]2 = he 0 cut (f f ! h\se ( ! ,"l3 & ,jo?am 8 son 0 ov] ! k+'s h\se1 judg+ ! p ( ! l&4' ,?is 0 agreeable to ! law ( ,god1 t\*+ ! lep]1 9 :i* x is said1 t #8all ! days :]e9 ! plague %all be 9 him1 he %all be defil$2 he is unclean3 he %all dwell alone1 )\t ! camp %all 8 habitation be1' ,lev4 xiii4 #df4 ,x may f>!r be obs]v$1 t 8 son manag$ ! affairs ( ! k+dom = him2 s t ! use :i* is made by ! ,papi/s ( ?is scripture1 to give c\nt5ance to _! doctr9e ( depos+ pr9ces1 is =eign to ! true s5se !re(4 #d4 ,!re is "o m scripture-example :i* ! ,papi/s br+1 :]eby !y def5d _! practice1 n only ( depos+1 b murd]+ pr9ces2 & t is 9 #b ,k+s xi4 #ae4 ,b ,jehoiada ! prie/ comm&$ ! capta9s ( ! hundr$s1 ! (fic]s ( ! ho/1 & said unto !m1 h h] =? )\t ! ranges2 & him t foll[e? h]1 kill ) ! sword4 ,= ! prie/ _h said1 let h] n be sla9 9 ! h\se ( ! ,"l4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$1 #a/1 ,t ,a?aliah 0 pla9ly an usurp]1 n only by reason ( h] sex1 s9ce a woman 0 n to reign ov] ,israel1 or ,judah3 ,b %e kill$ all ! se$ royal1 to e/abli% h]self 9 ! ?rone1 except ,joa%1 :o escap$1 be+ hid f h] fury1 9 an ap>tm5t belong+ to ! temple1 #b ,*ron4 xxii4 #aa4 #b;dly1 ,:at ,jehoiada did 9 depos+ h]1 0 n only ) a good design to set up ! lawful heir2 b x 0 done by an express comm& ( ! ,"l1 *ap4 xxiii4 #c4 #c;dly1 ,joa% 0 proclaim$1 & ano9t$1 & univ]sally own$ z k+ by ! p1 be=e ,a?aliah 0 sla91 #b ,k+s xi4 #ab1-ad4 ,,vi4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! s9s ( inf]iors aga9/ _! sup]iors4 ,^! are express$ 9 g5]al t]ms1 9 "o ( ! answ]s we are expla9+2 namely1 neglect+ ! duties we owe to !m1 envy+ at1 & contempt ( _! p]sons1 places1 & lawful c\nsels & comm&s1 & all refractory c>riage1 t may prove a %ame & di%on\r to _! gov]nm5t2 b1 m p>ticul>ly1 inf]iors s9 aga9/ _! sup]iors4 #a4 ,9 divulg+ _! secrets2 & t ei!r z to :at respects ! affairs ( _! families1 or _! secul> call+s 9 ! _w4 #b4 ,9 mock+1 reproa*+1 or expos+ _! infirmities4 ,?us x is said1 ,! eye t mocke? at 8 fa!r1 & despise? to obey 8 "m1 ! rav5s ( ! valley %all pick x out1 & ! "y eagles %all eat x1 ,prov4 xxx4 #ag4 #c4 ,9 endeav\r+ to make di/urbance or disord]s 9 families1 or ! common-weal?1 ?r\gh discont5t ) _! /ation z inf]iors1 or a desire to rule ov] ^? to :om !y ought to be 9 subjection4 #d4 ,s]vants s91 9 neglect+ to fulfil _! contract1 or d ! s]vice :i* !y engag$ to p]=m1 :5 !y fir/ ent]$ into t relation4 ,or :5 !y are only dispos$ to p]=m ! duties incumb5t on !m1 :5 !y are "u _! ma/]'s eye1 hav+ no s5se ( common ju/ice1 or _! obligation to approve !mselves to ,god1 9 p]=m+ ! duties !y owe to man4 ,?us ! apo/le exhorts s]vants1 to be ob$i5t to !m :i* are _! ma/]s1 ) fe> & trembl+1 9 s+l5ess ( he>t1 z unto ,*ri/4 ,n ) eye-s]vice1 z m5-pleas]s1 b z ! s]vants ( ,*ri/1 do+ ! w ( ,god f ! he>t1 ,eph4 vi4 #e1 #f4 #e4 ,*ildr5 s91 by be+ unnatural to _! p>5ts1 :o refuse or neglect to ma9ta9 !m if !y ne$ x1 especially :5 !y are ag$2 :]eby !y w appe> to h no s5se ( gratitude1 = pa/ fav\rs1 nor reg>d to t duty :i* nature obliges !m to p]=m4 ,que/4 ,,cxxix41 ,,cxxx41 ,,cxxxi41 ,,cxxxii41 ,,cxxxiii4 ,,que/4 ,,cxxix4 ,:at is requir$ ( sup]iors t[>ds _! inf]iors8 ,,answ4 ,x is requir$ ( sup]iors1 accord+ to t p[] !y receive f ,god1 & t relation :]e9 !y /&1 to love1 pray =1 & bless _! inf]iors2 to in/ruct1 c\nsel1 & admoni% !m2 c\nt5anc+1 comm5d+1 & rew>d+ su* z d well2 disc\nt5anc+1 reprov+1 & *a/is+ su* z d ill2 protect+1 & provid+ = !m all ?+s necess>y = s\l1 & body2 & by grave1 wise1 holy1 & exempl>y c>riage1 to procure glory to ,god1 hon\r to !mselves1 & s to pres]ve ! au?ority :i* ,god ha? put ^u !m4 ,,que/4 ,,cxxx4 ,:at are ! s9s ( sup]iors8 ,,answ4 ,! s9s ( sup]iors are1 beside ! neglect ( ! duties requir$ ( !m1 & inord9ate seek+ ( !mselves1 _! own glory1 ease1 pr(it1 or pleasure2 comm&+ ?+s unlawful1 or n 9 ! p[] ( inf]iors to p]=m2 c\nsell+1 enc\rag+1 or fav\r+ !m 9 t :i* is evil1 dissuad+1 disc\rag+1 or disc\nt5anc+ !m 9 t :i* is good2 correct+ !m unduly1 c>eless expos+1 or leav+ !m to wrong1 temptation1 & dang]2 provok+ !m to wra?2 or any way di%on\r+ !mselves1 or less5+ _! au?ority1 by an unju/1 indiscreet1 rigor\s1 or remiss behavi\r4 ,,que/4 ,,cxxxi4 ,:at are ! duties ( equals8 ,,answ4 ,! duties ( equals are1 to reg>d ! dignity & wor? ( ea* o!r1 9 giv+ hon\r to g "o be=e ano!r1 & to rejoice 9 ea* o!rs gifts & advancem5t1 z 9 _! own4 ,,que/4 ,,cxxxii4 ,:at are ! s9s ( equals8 ,,answ4 ,! s9s ( equals are1 beside ! neglect ( ! duties requir$1 ! und]valu+ ( ! wor?1 envy+ ! gifts1 griev+ at ! advancem5t or prosp]ity "o ( ano!r1 & usurp+ pre-em95ce "o ov] ano!r4 ,,que/4 ,,cxxxiii4 ,:at is ! reason annex$ to ! fif? ,comm&m5t ! m to en=ce x8 ,,answ4 ,! reason annex$ to ! fif? ,comm&m5t1 9 ^! words1 ,t ?y days may be long ^u ! l&1 :i* ! ,"l ?y ,god give? !e is an express promise ( long life & prosp]ity1 z f> z x %all s]ve = ,god's glory1 & _! own good1 to all su* z keep ?is ,comm&m5t4 #a4 ,we are to consid] ! duties :i* sup]iors owe to _! inf]iors4 ,:atev] circum/ance ( advancem5t "o has above ano!r 9 ! _w1 ?is is a peculi> gift ( ,god1 & %\ld n give occasion to t pride ( he>t :i* is natural to fall5 man1 :i* puts him ^u ca/+ contempt on ^? :o are bel[ him2 mu* less %\ld !y oppress o!rs1 :o are 9 a l[] /ation ( life ?an !mselves2 b %\ld endeav\r to d good to !m1 & !reby glorify ,god4 ,&1 inde$1 z e relation is mutual1 & calls = its respective duties1 s t sup]iors expect ! duty :i* belongs to !m1 f inf]iors2 x is equally j & reasonable t !y %\ld n neglect ^? duties :i* !y are oblig$ to p]=m to !m2 ?\gh !y be ( ano!r nature1 diff]5t f ^? :i* !y dem& f !m4 ,"h we %all consid]1 #b4 ,! duty ( p>5ts to *ildr54 ,?is n only includes 9 x ! us+ _! utmo/ endeav\rs to promote _! worldly advantage1 z to :at respects _! pres5t or future condition 9 life2 b !y ought to h a j conc]n = _! spiritual welf>e1 :i* is a duty v mu* neglect$1 ?\gh x be incumb5t on all p>5ts1 & w be p]=m$ by ^? :o h a s5se ( ,god & religion ^u _! spirits2 ?is ! apo/le calls br++ !m up 9 ! nurture & admonition ( ! ,"l1 ,eph4 vi4 #d4 ,:5 *ildr5 are fir/ capable ( be+ in/ruct$2 or :5 !y fir/ take 9 ! k ( common ?+s2 !n x is ! p>5t's duty to in/il into !m ^? ?+s t are spiritual4 ,x is1 inde$1 a difficult matt] to speak to !m ab\t div9e ?+s1 s z to lead !m into ! k !re(2 & x requires a great measure ( wisdom & fai?fulness 9 !m4 ,"o ( ! fir/ duties t !y owe to !m1 is ackn[l$g+ ,god's "r to !m1 putt+ !m "u 8 c>e1 giv+ !m up to him1 hop+ & tru/+ 9 ,*ri/1 t he w be/[ on !m ! sav+ bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 & t 9 _! e>ly age ( life4 ,moreov]1 s9ce *ildr5 soon discov] !mselves to h a corrupt nature3 ,?is ought to be *eck$ & f5c$ aga9/1 z mu* z x is 9 our p[]3 ,s9ce all habits ( s9 are ( an increas+ nature1 & ?\gh x be difficult to prev5t !m2 yet we %all f9d x mu* m s to root !m out4 ,n[ t we may in/il into ! m9ds ( *ildr51 ! pr9ciples ( religion1 z soon z !y are capable ( receiv+ in/ruction1 let x be obs]v$1 7#a47 ,t p>5ts mu/ take great c>e t !y nei!r speak nor act any ?+ be=e _! *ildr51 :i* may t5d to corrupt _! m9ds1 or af=d a bad example1 :i* x w\ld be ( p]nici\s consequ5ce to !m to foll[2 nor ought !y to suff] ^? passions to break =?1 :i* may r5d] !m mean & contemptible 9 ! eyes ( _! *ildr52 or give !m occasion1 by _! example1 to indulge ! same passions4 7#b47 ,!y mu/ take he$ t !y d n ex]cise sev]ity = trifles1 or ^? inadv]t5cies :i* *ildr5 are *>geable )1 on ! "o h&2 nor too mu* indulge !m 9 t incorrigibl5ess & pr(an5ess :i* !y sometimes see 9 !m1 on ! o!r4 7#c47 ,!y mu/ sep>ate f !m all companions1 or s]vants1 f :om !y may imbibe ! pr9ciples ( s91 & oblige ^? :o h ! imm$iate c>e ( _! education1 to in/il into !m ! pr9ciples ( religion1 &1 at ! same "t1 to recomm5d to !m1 ! pleasure1 beauty1 & advantage ( hol9ess 9 all1 b especially 9 "y ones4 7#d47 ,! examples :i* we h1 ei!r 9 scripture1 or our own obs]vation 9 ! _w1 ( ^? :o h devot$ !mselves to ,god1 & be5 religi\s betimes1 is to be frequ5tly inculcat$1 = _! imitation1 ) all ! affect+ & mov+ expressions t x is possible = !m to use1 & ) a p>ticul> application !re( to _! case2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 ! mis]able consequ5ces :i* h att5d$ p]sons neglect+ to embrace ! ways ( ,god 9 ! days ( _! y\?1 & ! sore judgm5ts :i* (t5 ensue h]eupon2 z x is said1 ,8 bones are full ( ! s9 ( y\?1 ,job xx4 #aa4 7#e47 ,repro(s = s9 are to be giv51 ) a zeal & conc]n = ! glory ( ,god2 & yet ) t affection z may conv9ce *ildr51 t 9 ^? ?+s1 9 :i* !y are ready to ?9k _! p>5ts _! enemies1 !y appe> to be _! greate/ fri5ds4 7#f47 ,!y1 :o h ! c>e ( *ildr51 ought to take he$1 t !y d n lead !m into1 or give !m occasion1 to re/ 91 a =mal1 or ext]nal appe>ance ( religion1 on ! "o h&2 nor1 on ! o!r h&1 are !y to use any me?ods :i* may induce !m to ?9k1 t1 a burd51 or a reproa*1 :i* !y ought to e/eem _! delight & hon\r4 7#g47 ,^? opportunities are m especially to be embrac$1 :5 in/ructions are mo/ likely to be reg>d$ by !m2 z :5 !y are inquisitive ab\t div9e ?+s4 ,?is %\ld give ! p>5t occasion to be p>ticul> 9 expla9+ !m to !m4 ,?us ,god comm&s ,israel1 :5 ?y son aske? !e 9 "t to come1 :at mean ! te/imonies & ! /atutes1 & ! judgm5ts2 :i* ! ,"l ?y ,god comm&$ y8 to say unto him1 we 7 ,ph>aoh's bondsm51 ,deut4 vi4 #bj1 #ba4 & s !y 7 to relate to !m ^? disp5sations ( provid5ce t[>ds !m1 t gave occasion to ^! /atutes :i* he _h appo9t$4 7#h47 ,p>5ts %\ld let _! *ildr5 "k1 t _! ob$i5ce to ,god's comm&s1 w always entitle !m to ! greate/ %>e 9 _! affection1 t ?is may be a motive & inducem5t !reunto4 #b4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! duty :i* ma/]s owe to _! s]vants4 ,&1 7#a47 ,!y ought to recomm5d ! good ways ( ,god to !m1 endeav\r+ to p]suade !m to be religi\s2 &1 by _! exempl>y conv]sation 9 _! families1 :]eby !y adorn ! doctr9e ( ,god our ,savi\r1 9 all ?+s1 af=d !m an additional motive h]eunto4 7#b47 ,!y %\ld enc\rage religion 9 _! s]vants1 z well z dilig5ce & indu/ry4 ,=1 z ! "o t5ds to _! advantage1 to :om _! s]vice is due2 ! o!r t5ds to ! glory ( ,god1 & ! good ( _! s\ls1 :o are f\nd 9 ! practice ( x4 7#c47 ,ma/]s %\ld endeav\r to in/ruct _! s]vants 9 ! pr9ciples ( religion1 especially if ignorant4 ,&1 7#d47 ,!y %\ld all[ !m suffici5t "t = religi\s duties2 :i*1 if ne$ful1 ought to be tak5 out ( t "t1 :]e9 !y w\ld o!rwise be employ$ 9 _! s]vice3 ,& ?is !y ought to d1 z consid]+1 t ! be/ ,*ri/ians are l to make ! mo/ fai?ful s]vants4 #c4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! duty ( magi/rates t[>ds _! subjects4 ,?is consi/s1 7#a47 ,9 _! endeav\r+ to promote _! lib]ty1 safety1 & happ9ess1 by ! ju/ice & clem5cy ( _! adm9i/ration4 ,?us x is said1 ,he t rule? ov] m5 mu/ be j1 rul+ 9 ! fe> ( ,god1 #b ,sam4 xxiii4 #c4 ,by ?is means !y w lay _! subjects "u ! highe/ obligation to duty & ob$i5ce2 & ! respect :i* !y h f !m1 w r5d] ! /ation1 9 :i* !y are1 m agreeable4 7#b47 ,!y ought to def5d ! rights ( subjects1 :5 injur$1 aga9/ _! oppressors2 t !y may appe> to be1 z x 71 _! common fa!rs1 to :om !y h rec\rse 9 all difficulties1 & f9d r$ress4 7#c47 ,!y ought to enc\rage & support ! common design ( ,*ri/ianity1 by suppress+ irreligion & pr(an5ess1 & e ?+ :i* is a sc&al to ! ,*ri/ian "n1 or a reproa* to a well-ord]$ gov]nm5t4 ,?is leads u1 ,,ii4 ,to consid] ! s9s ( sup]iors4 ,^! s9 9 _! behavi\r t[>ds _! inf]iors1 #a4 ,by pride & haught9ess2 :5 !y treat ^? :o are bel[ !m1 ) contempt & disda92 z ?\gh1 because !y are n1 9 _m respects1 _! equals1 !y are n _! fell[-creatures4 ,?is discov]s itself ei!r 9 reproa*ful words or actions4 ,?us ! ,ph>isees treat$ ^? :om !y appreh5d$ inf]ior to !m1 9 gifts or /ation1 9 ! *ur*1 ) contempt2 s t !y (t5 made use ( t aphorism2 ,?is p1 :o kn[e? n ! law1 are curs$1 ,john vii4 #di4 #b4 ,ano!r s9 ( sup]iors is1 :5 ma/]s exact sev]e & unm]ciful lab\r1 beyond :at is reasonable1 ( _! s]vants1 :i* is little bett] ?an ! oppression ( ! ,egyptian task-ma/]s2 :o comm&$ !m to make brick )\t /raw1 ,exod4 v4 #ae1af4 & beat1 & dealt sev]ely ) !m1 because !y c\ld n fulfil _! unreasonable exactions4 #c4 ,s9 is committ$ by ^? :o1 be+ pr9ces1 or g5]als1 ex]cise inhuman cruelty1 contr>y to ! law ( nature & nations1 t[>ds _! conqu]$ enemies1 :5 !y h !m 9 _! p[]4 ,?is ,david seems to h be5 *>g$ )1 z a blemi% 9 8 reign2 :5 he put ! m5 ( ,rabbah1 aft] he _h conqu]$ !m1 "u saws1 & "u h>r[s ( iron1 & made !m pass ?r\gh ! brick-kilns4 ,?us did he unto all ! cities ( ! *ildr5 ( ,ammon2 :i* seems h>dly ju/ifiable by m>%al law2 & !re=e x mu/ be reckon$ a fail+ 9 him2 especially unless ! ,ammonites _h done some?+ extraord9>y1 to des]ve su* treatm5t1 or _h us$ ,israel 9 ! l mann]1 s t ?is might be reckon$ a j reprizal ^u !m1 #b ,sam4 xii4 #ca4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t magi/rates d n behave to _! subjects1 z !y ought1 & !re=e commit s91 :5 !y inflict puni%m5t beyond :at ! law directs1 or ! crime des]ves4 ,?us small (f5ces are n to be puni%$ ) dea?1 z capital crimes are1 s9ce ! puni%m5t mu/ be great] or less1 9 proportion to ! crime4 ,?us ,god enjo9$ a c]ta9 numb] ( /ripes = "s crimes committ$1 :i* !y 7 n to exce$2 :]eby _! bro!r w\ld seem vile unto !m1 ,deut4 xxv4 #b1 #c4 t is1 !y w\ld treat him ) a great] sev]ity ?an ! nature ( ! crime dem&$4 #d4 ,sup]iors s91 :5 !y take advantage on ! necessities ( ! poor2 9 buy+ or sell+1 :i* is call$1 a gr9d+ ! faces ( ! poor1 ,isa4 iii4 #ad1 #ae4 #e4 ,ma/]s1 or p>5ts s91 9 giv+ undue correction to _! s]vants or *ildr51 = small faults z :5 !y neglect to p]=m "s punctilio's1 ( respect1 :i* are due to !m1 ) great] sev]ity ?an !y d1 op5 s9s aga9/ ,god1 or :5 !y are transport$ ) unreasonable passion = trifles2 :]eby !y r5d] !mselves hat$ by !m1 & provoke !m to wra?1 r ?an answ] ! end ( *a/isem5t1 :i* is ! glory ( ,god & _! good4 ,?is ! apo/le =bids p>5ts to d1 ,eph4 vi4 #d4 ,& else:]e1 he speaks ( ! fa!rs ( our fle% *a/iz+ u aft] _! own pleasure1 ,heb4 xii4 #aj4 z be+ disagreeable to ! div9e disp5sations1 & consequ5tly n to be ju/ifi$ 9 !m t practise x4 #f4 ,sup]iors s91 :5 !y comm& ^? ?+s1 ( _! inf]iors1 :i* are 9 !mselves s9ful1 :i* !y _c1 9 _! consci5ces1 comply )4 ,& to ?is we may add1 _! dem&+ ^? ?+s :i* are impossible1 & be+ enrag$ aga9/ !m = n do+ !m4 #g4 ,sup]iors s91 :5 !y surmise _! inf]iors h committ$ a fault1 :i* !y res5t1 & puni%1 )\t suff]+ !m to v9dicate !mselves1 ?\gh !y reque/ ?is fav\r 9 ! mo/ submissive way4 ,?is is to ext5d _! au?ority beyond ! b\nds ( reason4 ,we %all n[ consid]1 ,,iii4 ,! duty ( equals4 ,&1 #a4 ,!y ought to enc\rage & /r5g!n ! h&s ( "o ano!r 9 ! ways ( ,god1 :i* is ! great end & design ( ,*ri/ian societies4 #b4 ,!y ought to sympa?ize ) "o ano!r 9 _! weakness1 w>n+ & help+ ea* o!r1 :5 expos$ to temptations1 or ov]come by !m4 #c4 ,!y ought to def5d "o ano!r :5 reproa*$ by ! enemies ( ,god & religion4 #d4 ,to love "o ano!r1 & rejoice 9 ea* o!rs welf>e ,&1 #e4 ,to )draw f ! society ( ^? :o are a reproa* to1 or endeav\r to turn !m aside f ! good ways ( ,god4 ,,iv4 ,we %all n[ consid] ! s9s ( equals2 :i* !y are guilty (1 #a4 ,:5 !y ent]ta9 unju/ & unfri5dly qu>rels1 contr>y to t love1 :i* ought to be among/ bre?r54 #b4 ,:5 !y affect1 or usurp pre-em95ce ov] "o ano!r2 z ,diotrephes did1 :om ! apo/le speaks (1 :o lov$ to h ! pre-em95ce among/ !m1 #c ,john1 v]4 #i4 ,*ri/'s disciples !mselves 7 sometimes liable to ?is *>ge2 especially :5 !re 0 a /rife among !m1 :i* ( !m %\ld be acc\nt$ greate/1 ,luke xxii4 #bd4 :i* our ,savi\r is s f> f comm5d+ 9 !m1 t he reproves !m = x4 #c4 ,x is a great s91 :5 equals endeav\r to make brea*es among/ ^?1 :o are o!rwise incl9$ to live peaceably ) "o ano!r4 ,?is is ! wret*$ employm5t ( tale-be>]s1 busy-bodies1 make-bates1 & sl&]]s1 :o delight to raise & propagate false reports2 z ! ,psalmi/ supposes "s incl9$ to d1 :o are di/+ui%$ f ^? :o d n backbite ) _! tongue1 nor take up a reproa* aga9/ _! neighb\r1 c4 ,psal4 xv4 #c4 & x is reckon$ "o ( ^? ?+s :i* ! ,"l hates1 ,prov4 vi4 #ai4 #d4 ,!y are guilty ( s91 :5 !y insult1 & take occasion1 to expose _! bre?r51 = ^? weaknesses & infirmities :i* !y see 9 !m1 n consid]+ t !y are also liable to ! same !mselves4 #e4 ,:5 !y endeav\r to ensn>e & entice o!rs to s94 ,?is vile practice ,solomon takes notice (1 *ap4 i4 #aj1 #ae4 & cautions ^? :o are ?us tempt$ aga9/ cons5t+ to1 or comply+ ) !m4 ,we are n[ to consid]1 ,v4 ,! reasons annex$ to ! fif? ,comm&m5t1 :i* are includ$ 9 t promise ( long life1 to su* z keep x4 ,x is enquir$ by "s1 :e!r ?is promise is to be appli$ to none b ! ,israelites2 s9ce !re is m5tion ( ! l& :i* ! ,"l gave !m1 to wit1 ,canaan8 ,to :i* x may be repli$2 t ?\gh !y might make a p>ticul> application ( x to !mselves2 yet x ext5ds to m5 9 all ages & places4 ,accord+ly ! apo/le ,paul m5tion+ ?is ,comm&m5t1 & ! promise annex$ to if1 in/ead ( ^? words1 ,t ?y days may be long 9 ! l&1 :i* ! ,"l ?y ,god give? !e1 alt]s ! mode ( expression1 t x may be applicable to u z well z !m1 :5 he says1 ,t ?\ maye/ live long on ! e>?1 ,eph4 vi4 #b1 #c4 ,?is may give u occasion to enquire1 #a4 ,:e!r ?is promise be made good z to ! lett] ( x1 to all t keep ?is ,comm&m5t2 especially s9ce we f9d1 t1 accord+ to ! common me?ods ( provid5ce1 "s good m5 live b a %ort "t 9 ?is _w1 :5 ! wick$ (t5times live to a great age4 ,t ! lives ( "s good m5 h be5 %ort1 ne$s n be prov$4 ,abijah1 ! be/ ( ,j]oboam's family1 9 :om "s good ?+ 0 f\nd1 t[>ds ! ,"l ,god ( ,israel1 di$ :5 a *ild1 #a ,k+s xiv4 #ab1 #ac4 ,& ,josiah1 :o 0 "o ( ! be/ ( ! k+s t reign$ ov] ,judah1 liv$ b ?irty n9e ye>s2 = x is said1 t he 0 eight ye>s old :5 he began to reign2 & he reign$ ?irty & "o ye>s1 #b ,k+s xxii4 #a4 ,& ,eno* excell$ all ! patri>*s :o liv$ be=e ! flood1 & 0 m hon\r$ 9 t he 0 translat$ to heav51 )\t dy+2 yet he cont9u$ b a little :ile 9 ?is _w1 if we comp>e ! "t he liv$ "h1 ) ! "t :i* m5 g5]ally liv$ be=e ! deluge2 :i* 0 b ?ree hundr$ & sixty five ye>s2 :]eas1 sev]al o!rs are said to h liv$ above n9e hundr$ ye>s4 ,& ,joseph1 :o 0 ! mo/ rem>kable1 = %ew+ hon\r to p>5ts1 & p]=m+ ! duties belong+ to o!r relations1 ( any we read ( 9 scripture2 he liv$ b an hundr$ & t5 ye>s1 ,g54 l4 #bf4 ,:]eas ,levi1 :o _h be5 a reproa* to 8 fa!r1 & a di%on\r to ! family 9 g5]al1 liv$ an hundr$ ?irty & sev5 ye>s1 ,exod4 vi4 #af4 #b4 ,we %all n[ consid]1 h[ su* disp5sations ( provid5ce may be acc\nt$ =1 consi/5tly ) ! promise annex$ to ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,accord+ly x may be obs]v$1 7#a47 ,t1 :5 ,god takes 8 sa9ts out ( ! _w :5 "y1 x is sometimes a peculi> in/ance ( compassion to !m1 9 tak+ !m f ! evil to come4 ,?us ,josiah di$1 z 0 b n[ h9t$1 :5 "y2 b ?is 0 9 m]cy to him1 t he might n see ! evil :i* ,god w\ld br+ on ,judah = _! s9s1 #b ,k+s xxii4 #bj4 7#b47 ,!y are1 at _! dea?1 possess$ ( a bett] _w1 :i* is ! be/ ex*ange3 ,s t 7 ! matt] ref]r$ to _! own *oice1 !y w\ld *oose heav5 be=e ! longe/ life1 & ! be/ advantages !y c enjoy 9 ?is _w4 7#c47 ,old age is n a bless+1 unless x be adorn$ ) grace4 ,! ho>y head is1 inde$1 a cr[n ( glory1 if x be f\nd 9 ! way ( righte\sness1 ,prov4 xvi4 #ac4 b n o!rwise4 ,good m5 are n de/roy$ by ! bla/ ( ,god's wra?1 b ga!r$1 l a %ock ( corn1 :5 fully ripe2 !y are meet =1 & !n receiv$ into a bett] _w4 ,!re=e ! *ild dy+ 9 ,*ri/1 is said to die an hundr$ ye>s old1 ,isa4 lxv4 #bj4 #c4 ,we %all n[ enquire1 h[ f>1 or 9 :at respects1 we are to hope =1 & desire ! accompli%m5t ( ! promises ( temporal good ?+s4 7#a47 ,temporal good ?+s are n to be desir$ ultimately = !mselves1 b z subs]vi5t to ! glory ( ,god4 ,& long life 9 p>ticul> is a bless+1 s f> z x af=ds m space to d s]vice to ! int]e/ ( ,*ri/ 9 ! _w4 7#b47 ,!y are to be desir$1 ) an entire submission to ! w ( ,god1 & a resolution to ackn[l$ge1 t he is righte\s1 & to magnify 8 "n1 ?\gh he d5y !m to u1 z consid]+ t he kn[s :at is be/ = u1 & may d :at he w ) 8 own4 7#c47 ,we are to desire t ,god w\ld give u temporal good ?+s 9 m]cy1 z pl$ges ( et]nal happ9ess1 & n 9 wra?4 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says2 ,!re be _m t say1 :o w %ew u any good8 ,"l1 lift ?\ up ! light ( ?y c\nt5ance ^u u1 ,psal4 iv4 #f4 #d4 ,we %all n[ enquire ) :at frame ( _s we ought to be> ! loss ( temporal good ?+s1 :i* we h be5 enc\rag$ by ,god's promise1 to hope =4 ,9 answ] to ?is1 let x be consid]$1 t if ,god does n fulfil 8 promise 9 ! way & mann] :i* we expect1 9 grant+ u temporal good ?+s2 yet1 7#a47 ,we mu/ ju/ify him1 & condemn ourselves2 none c say1 t he does n =feit all bless+s daily4 ,!re=e we are to say2 let ,god be true1 & e man a li>4 ,he is a ,god ( inf9ite fai?fulness2 b we are unfai?ful1 & n /$fa/ 9 8 cov5ant4 7#b47 ,we are n to conclude1 t our be+ depriv$ ( temporal good ?+s1 :i* we expect1 is a c]ta9 sign t we h no "r to1 or int]e/ 9 ^? bett] ?+s t accompany salvation2 z ! wise man says1 ,no man kn[e? ei!r love or hatr$1 by all t is be=e him1 ,eccles4 ix4 #a4 7#c47 ,we are to reckon ! loss ( temporal good ?+s z a trial ( our fai? & pati5ce2 & endeav\r1 "u su* disappo9tm5ts1 to make x appe>1 t ! _w 0 n ! ma9 ?+ we _h 9 view2 b ,*ri/ & spiritual bless+s 9 him1 7 ! spr+ ( all our religion4 #e4 ,x may f>!r be enquir$2 :at are ^? ?+s t t5d to make a long life happy1 = :i* alone x is to be desir$8 ,x may be obs]v$1 t life is sometimes att5d$ ) ^? mis]ies1 :i* induce a believ] to desire to dep>t1 & be ) ,*ri/1 z ! we>y travell] desires re/4 ,& x may be obs]v$1 t ?\gh1 9 ! promise annex$ to ! fif? ,comm&m5t1 we h no m5tion ( any ?+ b long life2 yet ! apo/le1 :5 expla9+ x1 adds1 t !y %all h a prosp]\s life2 )\t :i*1 long life w\ld n be s great a bless+4 ,?us he says1 ,t x may be well ) !e1 & ?\ maye/ live long ^u ! e>?1 ,eph4 vi4 #c4 ,n[ !re are ?ree ?+s :i* t5d to make a long life happy4 7#a47 ,exp]i5ce ( gr[? 9 grace1 9 proportion to our advances 9 age1 accord+ to t promise1 ,!y %all br+ =? fruit 9 old age2 !y %all be fat & fl\ri%+1 ,psal4 xcii4 #ad4 7#b47 ,:5 we reta9 our natural abilities1 & t /r5g? & vig\r ( m9d1 :i* we h =m]ly _h4 ,?is "s are depriv$ (1 ?r\gh ! infirmities ( old age2 :]eby !y may be said to out-live !mselves4 ,x 0 a peculi> bless+1 :i* ,god grant$ to ,moses2 conc]n+ :om x is said1 t he 0 an hundr$ & tw5ty ye>s old :5 he di$2 & yet 8 eye 0 n dim1 nor 8 natural =ce abat$1 ,deut4 xxxiv4 #g4 7#c47 ,old age is a bless+1 :5 our usefulness to o!rs1 9 our day & g5]ation1 is cont9u$4 ,?us ,jo%ua di$ an old man2 b x 0 a peculi> bless+ t he 0 useful to ! end2 = 9 ! v close ( 8 life he made a cov5ant ) ! p 9 ,%e*em1 ,jo%4 xxiv4 #be4 comp>$ ) #bi4 & laid /rict comm&s on !m1 to behave !mselves t[>ds ,god1 z !y ought to d4 ,que/4 ,,cxxxiv41 ,,cxxxv41 ,,cxxxvi4 ,,que/4 ,,cxxxiv4 ,:at is ! six? ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! six? ,comm&m5t is1 ,?\ %alt n kill4 ,,que/4 ,,cxxxv4 ,:at are ! duties requir$ 9 ! six? ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! duties requir$ 9 ! six? ,comm&m5t are1 all c>eful /udies1 & lawful endeav\rs to pres]ve ! life ( ourselves1 & o!rs1 by resi/+ all ?\ghts & purposes1 subdu+ all passions1 & avoid+ all occasions1 temptations1 & practices1 :i* t5d to ! unju/ tak+ away ! life ( any2 by j def5ce !re( aga9/ viol5ce1 pati5t be>+ ( ! h& ( ,god1 quietness ( m9d1 *e]fulness ( _s1 a sob] use ( meat1 dr9k1 physic1 sleep1 lab\r1 & recreations1 by *>itable ?\ghts1 love1 compassion1 meekness1 g5tl5ess1 k9dness1 peaceable1 mild1 & c\rte\s spee*es & behavi\r1 =be>ance1 read9ess to be reconcil$1 pati5t be>+ & =giv+ ( injuries1 & requit+ good = evil1 com=t+ & succ\r+ ! di/ress$1 & protect+ & def5d+ ! innoc5t4 ,,que/4 ,,cxxxvi4 ,:at are ! s9s =bidd5 9 ! six? ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! s9s =bidd5 9 ! six? ,comm&m5t are1 all tak+ away ! life ( ourselves1 or ( o!rs1 except 9 case ( public ju/ice1 lawful w>1 or necess>y def5ce2 ! neglect+ or )draw+ ! lawful & necess>y means ( pres]vation ( life1 s9ful ang]1 hatr$1 envy1 desire ( rev5ge1 all excessive passions1 di/ract+ c>es1 immod]ate use ( meat1 dr9k1 lab\r1 & recreations2 provok+ words1 oppress+1 qu>rell+1 /rik+1 w\nd+1 & :atsoev] else t5ds to ! de/ruction ( ! life ( any4 ,9 expla9+ ?is ,comm&m5t1 we are1 ,i4 ,to consid] ! positive "p !re(1 or ! duties requir$ 9 x1 namely1 t we %\ld use all lawful endeav\rs to pres]ve our own life1 & ! life ( o!rs2 & consequ5tly we %\ld avoid all ^? passions1 & o!r ?+s1 :i* may af=d an occasion to take x away1 & live 9 ! con/ant ex]cise ( ! duties ( temp]ance & sobriety1 z to :at respects ourselves2 meekness1 g5tl5ess1 & =giv+ injuries1 z to :at conc]ns o!rs4 ,9 ?is ,comm&m5t x is suppos$1 t life is ! mo/ valuable bless+ ( nature2 & !re=e to take x away1 is to d ! utmo/ injury t c be attempt$ aga9/ u4 ,! valuabl5ess ( ! life ( man appe>s 9 f\r ?+s4 #a4 ,x is ! result ( ! union ( ! s\l ) ! body1 :i* is ! pr9ciple ( ^? actions t are put =? by u z intellig5t creatures2 & !re=e life is to be e/eem$ 9 proportion to ! excell5cy !re(2 :i*1 is ! noble/ "p ( ! creation1 angels except$4 #b4 ,no?+ c comp5sate or satisfy = ! tak+ away ! life ( man1 h[ mu* satisfaction soev] may be giv5 = ! loss ( o!r ?+s4 #c4 ,we may obs]ve1 t man1 9 ?is respect1 is ! subject ( ! div9e image2 :i* supposes u to h a m excell5t life ?an any o!r creatures 9 ?is l[] _w2 & x is assign$ z a reason ( our obligation to pres]ve x1 ,g54 ix4 #f4 #d4 ,life is giv5 & cont9u$ to u1 t h]eby ! mo/ valuable ends may be atta9$1 conducive to ! glory ( ,god1 ! advancem5t ( religion 9 ! _w1 & promot+ our ev]la/+ happ9ess4 ,f :5ce we may take an e/imate ( its excell5cy2 & x conta9s ! highe/ motive to u1 to yield ob$i5ce1 to ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,?is leads u to consid] ! means :i* we are to use1 to pres]ve our own lives1 & ! lives ( o!rs4 ,z to :at respects ! pres]vation ( our own life2 we are n to ru% presumptu\sly into dang] ( dea?1 )\t a div9e w>rant1 = t is to be prodigal ( life4 ,we are also to ex]cise sobriety & temp]ance1 avoid+ gluttony1 drunk5ness1 lu/1 & all exorbitant passions1 :i* t5d to impair ! heal?1 z well z defile ! consci5ce4 ,moreov]1 :5 occasion requires x1 we are to h rec\rse to ! skill ( physicians1 & make use ( ^? prop] m$ic9es1 t may conduce to repair ! weakness & decays ( nature4 ,z to :at conc]ns our endeav\rs to pres]ve ! lives ( o!rs2 we are to caution !m aga9/ ^? ?+s1 :i* w\ld t5d to de/roy _! heal?1 &1 by degrees1 _! lives4 ,& we mu/ also discov] & detect all secret plots & contrivances :i* may be direct$ aga9/ !m2 & we are to support & relieve ^? :o are ready to p]i% by extreme pov]ty2 yea1 ?\gh !y 7 our enemies1 ,rom4 xii4 #bj4 ,job xxxi1 #ai1 #bj1 #bb4 ,we are also to def5d !m :o are 9 imm95t dang] ( dea?1 ,psal4 lxxxii4 #c1 #d4 ,prov4 xxiv4 #aa1 #ab4 ,nev]!less1 we mu/ n use unw>rantable means1 ?\gh x 7 to save our own lives4 ,z1 9 times ( p]secution1 we are n to r5\nce ! tru?s ( ,god1 or give occasion to ! common enemy1 to revile1 or speak evil ( !m1 to avoid suff]+ = ! cause !re(4 ,?is 0 t noble pr9ciple by :i* ! m>tyrs1 :om ! apo/le speaks (1 7 act$2 ,!y 7 tortur$1 n accept+ deliv]ance1 ,heb4 xi4 #ce4 t is1 :5 !y 7 expos$ to ! mo/ exquisite torm5ts1 & _! lives (f]$ !m1 9 case !y w\ld d5y ,*ri/1 !y w\ld n accept deliv]ance on s di%on\rable t]ms4 ,nei!r are we1 at any "t1 to tell a lye1 or act t :i* is contr>y to tru?1 ?\gh x 7 to save our lives4 ,?is leads u1 ,,ii4 ,to consid] ! s9s =bidd5 9 ?is ,comm&m5t2 & ^! are ei!r ! tak+ away ( life1 or do+ t :i* has a t5d5cy !reunto4 #a4 ,x is unlawful to take away ! life ( ano!r4 ,b ?is is to be consid]$ ) "s exceptions1 or limitations4 7#a47 ,?is may be done 9 lawful w>s4 ,?us we read ( _m w>s begun & c>ri$ on1 & mu* blood %$ !re91 by ,god's direction1 & ) 8 approbation & bless+2 ^u :i* occasion x is said1 t ! w> 0 ( ,god1 #a ,*ron4 v4 #bb4 ,nev]!less1 :5 w>s are proclaim$1 m]ely to satisfy ! pride & av>ice ( pr9ces1 z 9 ,b5hadad's w> aga9/ ,ahab1 #a ,k+s xx4 #a4 seq4 or ! ,romans1 :o made w> on ! c\ntries r\nd ab\t !m1 m]ely to enl>ge _! own dom9ions1 by ru9+ o!rs2 or1 l ^? :i* ! ,devil excites1 & ,anti*ri/ c>ries on aga9/ ! *ur*1 = _! fai?fulness to ! tru?1 ,rev4 xii4 #ag4 *ap4 xiii4 #g4 ^! w>s are unlawful2 & all ! blood %$ !re91 is a brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t4 7#b47 ,x is no violation ( ?is ,comm&m5t1 to take away ! life ( (f5d]s1 guilty ( capital crimes1 by ! h& ( ! civil magi/rate2 = ?is is else:]e comm&$1 & magi/rates are appo9t$ = t end1 ,deut4 xvii4 #h1-aj4 7#c47 ,x is no brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t1 :5 a p]son kills ano!r )\t design1 or ! lea/ degree ( prem$itat$ malice4 ,nev]!less1 ! utmo/ caution ought to be us$1 t p]sons might n lose _! lives ?r\gh ! c>elessness & inadv]t5cy ( o!rs4 7#d47 ,9 "s in/ances1 a p]son may kill ano!r 9 8 own def5ce1 )\t be+ guilty ( ! brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,b ?is is to be consid]$ ) c]ta9 limitations2 z1 #a4 ,if !re be only a design1 or conspiracy aga9/ our lives1 b no imm$iate attempt made1 to take !m away2 we are to def5d ourselves1 by endeav\r+ to put him t design$ ! execrable fact1 out ( a capacity ( hurt+ u1 by hav+ rec\rse to ! protection ( ! law2 :]eby he may be re/ra9$ f do+ x1 or we secur$4 ,?is 0 ! me?od :i* ,paul took1 :5 ! ,jews _h b\nd !mselves ) an oa?1 to slay him2 he in=m$ ! *ief capta9 ( ?is conspiracy1 & _h rec\rse to ! law = 8 safety1 ,acts xxiii4 #ba4 #b4 ,if !re be a pres5t attempt made aga9/ our lives1 we %\ld r *use to dis>m1 or fly f ! enemy1 ?an take away 8 life2 b if ?is _c be done1 s t we mu/ ei!r lose our own lives1 or take away 81 we d n incur ! lea/ guilt1 or break ?is ,comm&m5t1 if we take away1 8 life1 to pres]ve our own1 especially if we 7 n fir/ 9 ! qu>rel2 nor give occasion to x by any injuri\s or unlawful practices4 ,"h x may be enquir$1 :e!r x be lawful = two p]sons to fight a duel1 ^u a set *all5ge1 or provocation giv58 ,9 answ] to :i*1 let x be consid]$1 #a/1 ,t1 :5 a w>1 betwe5 two armies1 may be issu$1 & ! %$d+ ( mu* blood prev5t$ h]eby1 x is n unlawful1 provid$ x be by mutual cons5t1 & ) ! approbation ( ^? on bo? sides1 :o h a "r ( mak+ w> & peace2 & if ! matt] 9 controv]sy may be ?us decid$1 )\t tempt+ provid5ce4 ,we h a rem>kable in/ance ( ?is1 9 ! duel f\ght betwe5 ,david & ,golia?1 9 #a ,sam4 xvii4 ,nev]!less1 #b;dly1 ,x is unlawful = two p]sons1 ea* seem+ too prodigal ( 8 life1 to *all5ge1 accept (1 &1 pursuant !reunto1 to endeav\r to put an end to ea* o!rs life1 m]ely to gratify _! own passion1 or pride4 ,?is1 ?\gh falsely call$ hon\r1 w1 9 reality1 r5d] !m vile 9 ! eyes ( ,god1 & notori\sly guilty ( ! brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,"h we may consid] ! wick$ practice ( ^? :o h oblig$ poor wret*es1 :o 7 "u _! comm&1 to murd] "o ano!r = _! div]sion4 ,?is ,joab & ,abn] did1 :5 !y said1 ,let ! "y m5 arise & play be=e u2 & e "o ?ru/ 8 sword 9 8 fell[s side1 #b ,sam4 ii4 #ad1-af4 ,!re is also an unlawful div]sion1 :i*1 ?\gh n altoge!r s b>b>\s & cruel1 is1 9 "s respects1 a brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t1 viz4 :5 p]sons fight )1 & w\nd "o ano!r1 )\t design ( kill+1 m]ely to get a little money1 :ile ent]ta9+ a numb] ( un?9k+ p]sons ) _! folly2 9 :i* case !y t fight1 & !y t look on1 are equally guilty1 ,prov4 xxvi4 #ah1 #ai4 ,?us conc]n+ ! s9 ( kill+ ano!r2 we %all n[ acc\nt = two or ?ree difficulties t occur 9 scripture1 relat+ to ! actions ( "s good m51 :o seem to h be5 guilty ( ! brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t2 b 7 n really s4 #a/1 ,x is enquir$1 :e!r ,elijah 0 *>geable ) ! brea* ( x 9 de/roy+ ,baal's prophets1 :i* we read ( 9 #a ,k+s xviii4 #dj4 :]e9 x is said1 t he ord]$ t none ( !m %\ld escape2 & he br\ght !m d[n to ! brook ,ki%on1 & slew !m !re4 ,9 answ] to :i*1 x may be obs]v$1 t x 0 n a small in(f5sive error t ^! prophets ( ,baal 7 puni%$ =2 b apo/asy f ,god4 ,& t ! p]sons :o 7 ?us puni%$1 des]ve x1 w appe>1 if we consid]1 #a4 ,t1 !y 7 ! advis]s & r+-lead]s ( all ,israel's idolatry1 & ! abettors & pr9cipal occasion ( t viol5t p]secution1 :i* !n rag$ aga9/ ! ,"l's prophets1 & true wor%ipp]s4 #b4 ,_h !y only be5 false prophets1 & n p]secutors1 !y 7 accord+ to ! law ( ,god to be put to dea?1 ,deut4 xiii4 #f1-i4 #c4 ,?is 0 done aft] a solemn appeal to ,god1 & an answ] f heav51 by fire1 :i* det]m9$1 n only :o 0 ! true ,god1 b :o 7 8 prophets1 & consequ5tly :e!r ,elijah des]v$ dea?1 z an impo/or1 or ,baal's prophets4 #d4 ,ahab himself 0 pres5t1 & all 8 m9i/]s ( /ate1 :o _h a "r to execute ju/ice on false prophets2 &1 x is highly probable1 t !y cons5t$ to1 & _m ( !m _h an imm$iate h& 9 _! dea?1 :i* might be occasion$ by a sudd5 conviction 9 _! consci5ces1 proce$+ f ! miracle :i* !y _h j be=e obs]v$1 or f ! univ]sal cry ( ! p aga9/ !m2 s t ! ?+ 0 pla9ly ( ! ,"l1 to :om ,elijah br\ght a great deal ( hon\r1 & 0 f> f be+ *>geable ) ! brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t4 #b;dly1 ,x is f>!r enquir$1 :e!r ,abraham's (f]+ ,isaac 0 a brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t8 ,?is is propos$ z a difficulty by ^? :o d n pay t def]5ce to div9e revelation1 z !y ought1 nor consid]1 t ,god _c comm& any ?+ :i* is contr>y to 8 p]fections2 nor d 8 p s9 9 obey+ any comm& t is giv5 by him4 ,h[ev]1 t ?is matt] may be set 9 a j light1 let x be consid]$1 #a4 ,t ,god1 :o is ! sov]eign ,"l ( life1 may take x away1 :51 & by :om he pleases4 ,!re=e ,isaac _h no m reason to compla9 ( any wrong or injury done him1 by ,god1 9 ord]+ 8 fa!r to sacrifice him1 ?an any "o else has1 :o dies by 8 imm$iate h&1 9 ! common c\rse ( provid5ce4 #b4 ,abraham c\ld n be said to d ?is ) ! temp] & disposition ( a murd]]1 :i* su* h1 :o are guilty ( ! brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t1 :o kill p]sons 9 a passion1 or out ( envy or malice1 be+ void ( all natural affection or bro!rly love2 b he act$ pla9ly 9 ob$i5ce to ,god's comm&4 ,8 h& 0 lift$ up aga9/ "o :om he lov$ equally to1 or1 x may be1 m ?an 8 own life1 &1 d\btless1 he w\ld r h be51 _h ,god s ord]$ x1 ! sacrifice1 ?an ! (f]]4 #c4 ,?is 0 done1 z is m ?an probable1 ) ,isaac's full cons5t4 ,h5ce "s ?9k1 t 8 fai? 0 no less rem>kable h]e9 ?an t ( ,abraham4 ,8 will+ness to be (f]$1 evid5tly appe>s1 9 t ,abraham 0 9 8 feeble & decl9+ age1 & ,isaac 9 8 full /r5g?2 = x 0 n a little /r5g? :i* 0 suffici5t to c>ry wood en\gh to answ] ?is occasion1 :i* we read he did1 ,g54 xxii4 #f4 ,besides1 if ,isaac _h resi/$1 none 0 at h& to assi/ ,abraham aga9/ him1 &1 d\btless1 he w\ld h /rove 9 ?is matt] z "o :o desir$ to be ov]come4 ,!re=e we mu/ suppose1 t x is s f> f be+ a brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t1 t x 0 "o ( ! mo/ rem>kable in/ances ( fai? 9 scripture2 & ,god's design 9 ord]+ him to d ?is1 01 t x might be a type :]eby he w\ld lead him into ! glori\s my/]y ( 8 n sp>+ 8 own ,son1 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ( 8 will+ness to lay d[n 8 life a ransom = 8 p4 #c;dly1 ,"s *>ge ,moses ) be+ guilty ( ! brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t1 9 kill+ ! ,egyptian1 :i* we read ( 9 ,exod4 ii4 #aa1 #ab4 ,b1 to v9dicate him f ?is *>ge1 let x be consid]$1 #a4 ,t ! ,egyptian1 :om he slew1 n only smote an ,hebrew1 z x is 9 ?is *apt]1 b he did x wrongfully1 z x is obs]v$ 9 ,acts vii4 #bd4 !re 0 no (f5ce giv51 nor j reason = ?is injuri\s treatm5t1 & to oppress or abuse "o t is 9 a mis]able condition1 z ! ,hebrews 7 at t "t1 is an he9\s crime 9 ,god's acc\nt4 ,moreov]1 to smite1 9 scripture1 is (t5 tak51 = to slay2 s t x is n improbable1 t ! ,egyptian slew ! ,hebrew2 or if he did n1 x might be su* an injury z des]v$ dea?2 :i* w\ld h be5 inflict$ 9 ano!r mann]1 _h n ,israel be5 d5i$1 at t "t1 ! protection ( ! law4 #b4 ,moses 01 at ?is "t1 rais$ up1 & call$ by ,god1 to be a rul] & a judge1 to def5d ! cause ( 8 oppress$ p2 & 9 ?is action he fir/ began to fulfil 8 commission2 ?\gh ! p refus$ to own him1 & seem$ to jo9 ) ^? t design$ him evil = x2 = :i* reason _! deliv]ance 0 put (f =ty ye>s long]1 :ile he 0 an exile 9 ! l& ( ,midian1 ,acts vii4 #bd1 #bf4 comp>$ ) #cj4 ,n[ to slay a public enemy & oppressor1 &1 z x is probable1 "o :o _h =feit$ 8 life1 & t ) a commission f ,god1 to act z a rul] & a judge ov] 8 p1 _c be reckon$ a brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,?us conc]n+ ! violation ( ?is ,comm&m5t1 z includ+ 9 x ! murd]+ ( our neighb\r4 #b4 ,?is ,comm&m5t is notori\sly brok5 by ^? :o lay viol5t h&s on !mselves1 :i* we h no in/ance ( any good man1 9 scripture1 t 0 ev] suff]$ to d1 b only su* :o 71 l ,saul1 ,ahitophel1 ,judas1 & o!rs1 ( ! mo/ infam\s "*4 ,?is is a s9 :i* is att5d$ ) _m aggravations2 ,=1 7#a47 ,x is to act z ?\gh our lives 7 at our own disposal2 :i* are to be consid]$ z a tal5t :i* we are entru/$ ) by ,god1 to improve = 8 glory2 & he alone has a "r to dispose !re( at 8 pleasure4 7#b47 ,?is argues1 & arises f1 ! highe/ discont5t & impati5ce "u ! h& ( ,god1 :i* is contr>y to t temp]1 :i* we ought to ex]cise z ,*ri/ians1 :o pr(ess subjection to him4 7#c47 ,x is contr>y to nature1 & t pr9ciple ( self-pres]vation :i* ,god has implant$ 9 u2 &1 inde$1 he t does ?is1 n only acts bel[ ! reason ( a man1 b does t :i* ev5 brutes !mselves are n incl9$ to4 7#d47 ,x is a giv+ place to1 & gratify+ ! ,devil1 :o acts agreeably to 8 "*1 z a murd]] f ! beg9n+1 :5 he tempts m5 to de/roy bo? s\l & body at once4 7#e47 ,x is presumptu\s & bold to resolve1 t :atev] measure ( duty ,god has prescrib$ = u to fill up 9 ?is _w1 we w s]ve him no long]4 ,if m>%al law puni%es des]t]s ) dea?1 is !re n a sev]e puni%m5t due unto ^? :o d1 z x 71 des]t ! s]vice ( ,god by self-murd]8 ,no?+ is m c]ta9 ?an ?is1 t if duty be enjo9$ by ,god1 ! "t 9 :i* x is to be p]=m$1 is also fix$ by him1 & n left to our det]m9ation4 7#f47 ,x is a ru%+ ha/ily into et]nity1 n consid]+ ! consequ5ce !re(1 nor ! awful tribunal ( ,*ri/1 be=e :i* !y mu/ imm$iately appe>1 & give an acc\nt ( ?is1 z well z o!r s9ful actions ( life4 7#g47 ,x is done ) su* a frame ( _s1 t a p]son _c1 by fai?1 commit 8 s\l into ! h&s ( ,jesus ,*ri/2 = t requires a bett] temp] ( m9d ?an any "o c be suppos$ to h1 :o murd]s himself4 ,"h x may be enquir$1 s9ce1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 no good man 0 ev] guilty ( ?is crime1 :e!r ,samson did n break ?is ,comm&m5t 9 pull+ d[n ! h\se ^u 8 own head1 z well z ! ,phili/9es8 ,to ?is x may be answ]$1 #a4 ,t ,samson's life1 at ?is "t1 0 a burd5 to himself1 useless to 8 bre?r51 a scorn to ! op5 enemy1 & an occasion ( _! ascrib+ _! deliv]ance to _! idol2 & probably1 x w\ld h be5 soon tak5 away by !m2 :i* circum/ances1 ?\gh !y w\ld n1 9 !mselves1 h be5 suffici5t to ju/ify ?is action2 yet !y might ju/ify 8 desire1 t ,god w\ld put an end1 to 8 life1 & release him out ( ?is mis]able _w2 especially if ?is w\ld r$\nd m to 8 glory ?an any ?+ he c\ld d = ! future1 or _h done 9 ! =m] "p ( 8 life4 #b4 ,x pla9ly appe>s1 t ,god1 9 answ] to 8 pray]1 n only gave him leave to take away 8 own life1 toge!r ) ! lives ( 8 enemies1 b he wr\ght a miracle to enable him to d x2 & !re=e x 0 a ju/ifiable action1 & no brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t1 ,judges xvi4 #bh1-cj4 #c4 ,we %all n[ consid] ! he9\s aggravation ( ?is s91 ( tak+ away ! life ( ano!r unju/ly1 & ! t]rible judgm5ts t su* h gr\nd to expect1 :o are guilty h]e(4 7#a47 ,accord+ to ! div9e law1 ?is s9 is to be puni%$ ) dea?1 by ! h& ( ! civil magi/rate1 ,deut4 xix4 #aa1 #ab4 ,?us ,joab1 :o _h des]v$ to die = murd]s =m]ly committ$1 0 sla91 by ,david's ord]1 by 8 son ,solomon2 ?\gh he s\ght protection by tak+ hold ( ! horns ( ! alt>1 #a ,k+s ii4 #bh1 #bi4 ,_m o!r crimes might be expiat$ by sacrifices1 :i* ,god orda9$ %\ld be (f]$ = t end2 :]eas1 no satisfaction 0 to be accept$ = ?is s9 b ! blood ( ! murd]]1 ,numb4 xxxv4 #ca4 ,& x is a matt] ( dispute ) "s1 :e!r k+s1 :o may p>don _m crimes1 by virtue ( _! pr]ogative1 c1 accord+ to ! laws ( ,god1 p>don murd]1 )\t be+ suppos$ to ext5d _! clem5cy beyond its due b\nds8 7#b47 ,god (t5 gives up ^? :o are guilty ( ! s9 ( murd]1 to ! t]rors ( a guilty consci5ce1 :i* is a k9d ( hell ^u e>?2 z 9 ! in/ances ( ,ca91 ,lame*1 & o!rs1 ,g54 iv1 #ac1-ae4 & #bc1 #bd4 7#c47 ,su* are foll[$ ) _m rem>kable in/ances ( div9e v5geance2 s t ! bla/ ( provid5ce att5ds all _! und]tak+s4 ,?us ,david1 aft] he _h kill$ ,uriah1 0 foll[$ ) su* rebukes ( provid5ce1 t ! latt] "p ( 8 life 0 r5d]$ v uneasy !reby2 & :at ! prophet =etold 0 fulfill$1 t ! sword %\ld nev] dep>t f 8 h\se2 t is1 z long z he liv$1 #b ,sam4 xii4 #i1 #aj4 7#d47 ,! judgm5ts ( ,god = 8 s91 are (t5times transmitt$ to po/]ity4 ,?us ,simeon & ,levi's murd] ( ! ,%e*emites1 0 puni%$ 9 ! tribes t desc5d$ f !m2 :o1 accord+ to ! patri>*'s pr$iction1 7 divid$ 9 ,jacob1 & scatt]$ 9 ,israel1 ,g54 xlix4 #g4 ,& ,saul's slay+ ! ,gibeonites1 0 puni%$ 9 ,david's "t1 by a fam9e occasion$ !reby1 #b ,sam4 xxi4 #a4 ,& ! murd]s :i* ! ,jews _h committ$ on ! prophets 9 =m] ages1 7 puni%$ 9 ! de/ruction ( _! /ate & nation2 :5 all ! righte\s blood t _h be5 %$ ^u ! e>?1 came ^u !m1 ,matt4 xxiii4 #ce4 7#e47 ,_! lives are (t5 %ort5$1 & !y br\ght to ! grave ) blood4 ,?us ,absalom p]i%$ by ! j judgm5t ( ,god1 = ! murd] ( 8 bro!r1 z well z 8 o!r crimes2 & 9 ?is ! ,psalmi/'s obs]vation holds true1 t bloody & deceitful m5 %all n live out half _! days1 ,psal4 lv4 #bc4 ,we are n[ to consid]1 #d4 ,t ?is ,comm&m5t may be brok5 o!rwise ?an by ! tak+ away ! life ( our neighb\r4 ,x may be committ$ by a p]son 9 8 he>t1 :5 he has n an opportunity to execute 8 malici\s designs2 or is afraid to d x1 because ( ! puni%m5t f m51 :i* w ensue4 ,?us ! apo/le says1 ,:osoev] hate? 8 bro!r1 is a murd]]1 #a ,john iii4 #ae4 ,( ?is we h an in/ance 9 wick$ ,ahab2 :o hat$ ,micajah1 because he prophesi$ n good conc]n+ him1 b evil1 #a ,k+s xxii4 #i4 ,&1 x is m ?an probable1 t ?is hatr$ w\ld h broke =? into murd]1 c\ld he h laid hold on ! lea/ %ad[ or pret5ce t might h put a col\r on s vile an action4 ,& ,jezebel 0 guilty ( ?is s91 :o ?reat5$ to murd] ! prophet ,elijah1 *ap4 xix4 #b4 & ! ,jews1 :o 7 fill$ ) malice aga9/ our ,savi\r2 = :i* reason !y w\ld h put him to dea? at t "t2 b !y fe>$ ! p1 ,m>k xi4 #ah4 ,& z ?is is a s9 t reigns 9 wick$ m51 !re are "s in/ances h]e( ev5 9 good m54 ,?us ,david c>ri$ 8 res5tm5t too f> aga9/ ,nabal1 ?\gh a *urli% & ungrateful man1 :5 he resolv$1 9 8 passion1 n only to take away 8 life1 :i* 0 an unju/ifiable action1 b to de/roy ! :ole family1 ! innoc5t ) ! guilty1 #a ,sam4 xxv4 #ba1 #bb4 & he 0 s5sible ( 8 s9 9 ?is passionate resolution1 :i* occasion$ 8 bless+ ,god = 8 prev5t+ x1 by ,abigail's prud5t managem5t4 ,!re is ano!r in/ance ( s9ful & unacc\ntable passion1 t _c be excus$ f a degree ( he>t-murd] 9 ,jonah2 :o 0 v angry because ,god 0 graci\s1 & sp>$ ,n9eveh1 on _! rep5tance2 & 9 ?is fit ( passion1 he desires t ,god w\ld take away 8 life1 ju/ifies 8 ang]1 &1 z x 71 d>es him to cut him (f2 :i* 0 z bad a frame z ev] any good man 0 94 ,& all ?is took its rise f pride1 le/ "s %\ld ?9k him a false prophet1 :o did n rightly di/+ui% betwe5 :at ,god might d1 & w\ld h done1 _h !y n rep5t$1 & :at he det]m9$ to d1 namely1 to give !m rep5tance1 & s to sp>e !m4 ,i say1 r ?an be c\nt$ a false prophet1 :i*1 x may be1 0 a gr\ndless surmise1 he 0 angry ) ,god = sp>+ x1 ,jonah iv4 #a-d4 ,"h x w be enquir$1 :e!r all ang] is s9ful1 or a brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t8 ,to :i* x may be answ]$1 ,t s9ce ! apo/le says1 ,be angry & s9 n1 ,eph4 iv4 #bf4 x implies1 t !re may be ang] :i* is n s9ful2 b1 on ! o!r h&1 may r be /yl$1 a zeal = ,god4 ,( ?is k9d 0 t ang] :i* our ,savi\r express$ aga9/ ! ,scribes & ,ph>isees1 :5 he calls !m s]p5ts1 a g5]ation ( vip]s1 ,matt4 xxiii4 #cc4 & :5 he :ipp$ ! buy]s & sell]s out ( ! temple2 on :i* occasion x is said1 ,! zeal ( ?9e h\se ha? eat5 me up1 ,john ii4 #ae1 #ag4 ,& ! apo/le reprov$ ,elymas ! sorc]]1 :o endeav\r$ to turn away ! deputy f ! fai?1 ) words t seem$ full ( ang]2 :5 he address$ himself to him 9 ?is mann]2 ,o full ( all subtilty1 & all mis*ief ?\ *ild ( ! ,devil1 ?\ enemy ( all righte\sness2 ,wilt ?\ n cease to p]v]t ! "r ways ( ! ,"l8 ,acts xiii4 #aj4 ,& ,pet] c\ld n reprove t vile hypocrite ,simon ,magus1 :5 he (f]$ to pur*ase ! conf]r+ ! ,holy ,gho/1 )\t express+ "s ang] & res5tm5t1 z ! cause requir$1 :5 he says1 ,?y money p]i% ) !e1 c4 *ap4 viii4 #bj1 #ba1 yet t he might let him "k t x 0 only zeal to ,god t provok$ 8 ang]1 he gives him fri5dly advice to rep5t ( ?is 8 wick$ness1 v]4 #bb4 ,f :5ce we may take occasion to enquire1 7#a47 ,:at is ! diff]5ce betwe5 s9ful ang] or passion1 & an holy zeal = ,god8 #a4 ,an holy zeal = ,god1 leads u rightly to di/+ui% betwe5 ! p]son reprov$1 & 8 actions1 t give u occasion = x2 s t we hate ! s91 b n ! p]son t commits x4 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,i hate ! "w ( !m t turn aside1 ,psal4 ci4 #c4 ,b s9ful ang] is pr9cipally direct$ aga9/ ! p]son ) :om we are (f5d$4 #b4 ,! hon\r ( ,god is ! only motive t excites holy zeal2 b pride or evil surmise1 is g5]ally ! occasion ( s9ful ang]4 ,?us ,jehu's execut+ ! v5geance ( ,god1 9 cutt+ (f ,ahab's wick$ family1 0 "r1 z to ! matt] ( x2 yet x _h a great mixture ( ambition1 pride1 & private hatr$ ( !m1 z ^? :om he ?\ght w\ld /& 9 competition ) him = ! cr[n2 & = ?is action he also desires ! applause & e/eem ( ! p2 & !re=e says to ,jonadab1 ,come ) me1 & see my zeal = ! ,"l1 #b ,k+s x4 #af4 s t ! "o is att5d$ ) _m ,o!r graces1 ! o!r ) _m s9s4 #c4 ,holy zeal = ,god incl9es u to express ang] aga9/ 8 enemies1 ) sorr[ & reluctancy1 z be+ griev$ = _! s91 & at ! same "t desir+ _! re=mation & salvation2 b s9ful ang] m$itates rev5ge1 is re/less till x has accompli%$ x1 ,prov4 iv4 #af4 & pleas$ ) hav+ opportunities ( execut+ x4 #d4 ,holy zeal sets aside1 or is n mu* conc]n$ ab\t injuries z direct$ aga9/ ourselves2 b z !y reflect di%on\r on ! "n ( ,god1 or are prejudicial to 8 int]e/ 9 ! _w4 ,) ?is view x 0 t ,david says conc]n+ ,edom1 ,happy %all he be t da%e? ?y little ones aga9/ ! /ones1 ,psal4 cxxxvii4 #i4 :5 at ! same "t1 he pr(esses1 t x 0 = ,j]usalem's sake t he desir$ ! ru9 ( 8 enemies1 & n 8 own2 = he says1 t he pref]r$ ,j]usalem above 8 *ief joy1 v]4 #f4 ,:]eas1 on ! o!r h&1 s9ful ang] designs or wi%es evil to o!rs1 to promote our own int]e/ & advantage4 7#b47 ,we %all n[ consid] ! aggravations ( s9ful passion4 #a4 ,x unfits a s\l = holy duties4 ,accord+ly our ,savi\r advises 8 p1 fir/ to be reconcil$ to _! bre?r51 & !n come & (f] _! gift1 ,matt4 v4 #bc1 #bd4 #b4 ,if attempt to reprove s91 or p]suade to duty1 9 passion1 x w t5d to take away ! =ce1 & h9d] ! success ( ! argum5ts we use4 #c4 ,x w occasion sorr[ & %ame1 :5 reflect$ on 9 our mo/ s]i\s ?\ghts4 #d4 ,x w expose u to ,satan's temptations1 & occasion a multitude ( s9s2 !re=e ! apo/le calls x1 a giv+ place to ! ,devil1 ,eph4 iv4 #bg4 #e4 ,! smalle/ injuries are h]eby magnifi$1 & our res5tm5ts exce$ _! due b\nds4 ,we d n consid]1 z we ought to d1 t ! injuries done aga9/ u1 are v small :5 comp>$ ) ! s9s we commit1 :]eby we di%on\r ,god4 #f4 ,x is opposite to a ,*ri/ian temp]1 & v mu* unlike t frame ( _s1 :i* our ,savi\r has recomm5d$ conc]n+ lov+ our enemies1 ,matt4 v4 #dd4 & is also contr>y to 8 example1 ,:o1 :5 he 0 revil$1 revil$ n aga91 #a ,pet4 ii4 #bc4 #g4 ,z x is a /irr+ up our own corruptions1 s x t5ds to /ir up ! corruption ( o!rs1 & provoke !m to s91 z "o flame k9dle? ano!r1 & h]eby increase? itself1 ,prov4 xxvii4 #ag4 7#c47 ,we %all f>!r enquire1 h[ we are to deal ) ^? :om we conv]se )1 :o are addict$ to passion or ang]8 #a4 ,we are to ex]cise a calm1 meek1 & humble disposition1 be>+ reflections ) pati5ce1 & reply+ to !m ) g5tl5ess2 especially :5 x is m imm$iately our own cause1 & n ! cause ( ,god :i* is conc]n$ h]e94 ,a s(t answ] turne? away wra?1 *ap4 xv4 #a4 ,he t is sl[ to wra?1 is ( great und]/&+1 *ap4 xiv4 #bi1 #b4 ,let u take he$ t we d no?+ t t5ds to /ir up ! passions ( any4 ,if a sup]ior is dispos$ h]eunto1 let u prud5tly )draw f him2 if x be an inf]ior1 let u reprove him ) fai?fulness2 if x be 9 an equal1 let u take away ! edge ( x1 by meekness1 love1 & t5d]ness t[>ds him1 hav+ compassion on 8 weakness2 let u be> injuries )\t rev5g+ !m1 & ov]come evil ) good1 ,rom4 xi4 #ai1-ab4 ,,end ,,( ,,! ,,?ird ,,volume4 ,,dr4 ,,scott',s ,,answ] ,,to ,,! ,,bi%op ,,( ,,l9coln4 ,,proposals ,,by ,w4 ,w4 ,,woodw>d1 ,,philadelphia1 ,,= ,,publi%+ ,,by ,,subscription1 ,! ,rev4 ,dr4 ,?omas ,scott's ,rem>ks ,,on 8,! ,refutation ( ,calv9ism1 ,,by ,,george ,,toml9e1 ,d4,d4 ,,"l ,,bi%op ,,( ,,l9coln40 ,! writ+s ( ?is em95t div9e are held 9 ! highe/ e/imation by ! pi\s ( v>i\s d5om9ations4 ,he is ackn[l$g$ to be "o ( ! be/ advocates = evangelical tru?1 :i* ! pres5t age has produc$4 ,8 comm5t>y on ! scriptures has pass$ ?r\gh ?ree l>ge editions 9 ?is c\ntry & a f\r?1 l>g] ?an ei!r ( ! =m] is n[ prep>+ = press by ,w4 ,w4 ,w4 9 #c vols4 qu>to1 #g doll>s p] volume1 )\t any m>g9al ref]5ces--! notes foll[+ imm$iately aft] ! text4 ,! 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