,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$1 ,,by ,,james ,p4 ,,wilson1 ,d4 ,d4 ,,9 ,,f\r ,,volumes4 ,,vol4 ,,iv4 ,,fir/ ,,am]ican1 ,,f ,,! ,,?ird ,,european ,,edition4 ,,philadelphia3 ,,pr9t$ ,,by ,,& ,,= ,,william ,w4 ,,woodw>d1 ,,corn] ,,( ,,*esnut ,,& ,,s\? ,,second ,,/reets4 #ahae4 ,,! ,,cont5ts ,,( ,,! ,,f\r? ,,volume4 ,,que/4 ,,cxxxvii1 ,,cxxxviii1 ,,cxxxix4 ,an ,explication ( ! ,sev5? ,comm&m5t4 ,page #i ,,! gov]nm5t ( ! affections #aj ,all uncleanness =bidd5 ibid ,polygamy 0 ev] unlawful #aa ,! aggravations ( uncleanness #ac ,! occasions ( x #ad ,( ,!atres--a note #ae ,,que/4 ,,cxl1 ,,cxli4 ,an ,explication ( ! ,eigh? ,comm&m5t #af ,( frugality & dilig5ce #ag ,( ju/ice 9 our deal+s #ai ,( *>ity to ! poor #bj ,to :om to be ext5d$ ibid ,& 9 :at proportion #ba ,,que/4 ,,cxlii4 ,! ,s9s =bidd5 9 ! ,eigh? ,comm&m5t #bb ,( !ft & brea* ( tru/ #bc ,( borr[+ & n pay+ ibid ,:e!r ,israel 0 guilty ( x #bd ,( plund] 9 w> & oppression #be ,( unju/ law-suits #bf ,( s9ful usury #bg ,re/itution a duty4 ,objections answ]$ ibid ,,que/4 ,,cxliii1 ,,cxliv1 ,,cxlv4 ,an ,explication ( ! ,n9? ,comm&m5t #bh ,! duties requir$ #bi ,s9s =bidd5 #ca ,( be>+ false witness #cb ,( ly+4 ,! def9ition ( a lie #cc ,its v>i\s k9ds ibid ,! midwives report1 9 ,exod4 i4 #ai4 no lie #cd ,( ,rahab's lie1 ,jo%4 ii4 #d1 #e4 ibid ,( ,jacob's deceit1 9 ,g54 xxvii4 #ai4 #ce ,elijah's treatm5t ( ! ,syrian ho/ #cf ,paul's answ] relat+ to ! high prie/ #cg ,david's lie to ,ahimele*1 9 #a ,sam4 xxi4 #b4 #ch ,8 feign$ madness at ,ga?1 v]4 #ac-ae4 ibid ,( hypocrisy #ci ,paul & ,daniel v9dicat$ #dj ,( reproa*4 ,x diff]s f repro( #db ,?+s unju/ly made ! matt] ( x #dc ,aggravations !re( #dd ,eli%a reproa*$ at ,be!l ,ibid ,( backbit+4 ,in/ances ( x #dh ,,que/4 ,,cxlvi1 ,,cxlvii1 ,,cxlviii4 ,an ,explication ( ! ,t5? ,comm&m5t #ej ,cont5tm5t requir$ 9 e /ate #ej ,motives to x "u v>i\s tr\bles #ea ,! corruption ( ,nature =bidd5 #ef ,( covet\sness & its aggravations #eh ,excuses = x answ]$ #ei ,rem$ies aga9/ discont5t #fa ,,que/4 ,,cxlix4 ,( man's inability to keep ! ,comm&m5ts ( ,god #fb ,h[ man s9s daily #fc ,( s9ful ?\ghts #fd ,! k9ds1 causes & cure ( !m ibid ,( s9ful words & actions #ff ,,que/4 ,,cl4 ,all s9s n equally he9\s #fg ,,que/4 ,,cli4 ,! aggravations ( s91 & :5ce !y arise #fg ,f ! p>ties (f5d+ or (f5d$ #fh ,f ! nature & quality ( ! (f5ce #gj ,f ! circum/ances ( x #gb ,,que/4 ,,clii1 ,,cliii4 ,( ! ,des]t ( ,s91 & ( ! means ( escap+ ,god's wra? #gd ,wra? ( ,god n passion #ge ,h[ fai? & rep5tance are ! means ( salvation #gf ,note on procra/9ation #gh ,,que/4 ,,cliv4 ,( ! ,ord9ances1 or outw>d means ( grace #gi ,ord9ances describ$ ibid ,by :at ord9ances ,*ri/ communicates 8 b5efits #ha ,s++ ,god's praises ( div9e in/itution #hb ,a gospel ord9ance #hc ,to be public & unit$ #hd ,( musical in/rum5ts1 a note #he ,x is necess>y to s+ ) und]/&+ ibid ,david's ,psalms /ill prop] to be sung #hi ,imprecations !re9 h[ us$ #ia ,( hymns ( human composure #ie ,scripture ,psalms & hymns pref]able #if ,,que/4 ,,clv4 ,h[ ! ,^w is made effectual to salvation #ii ,x enlight5s & conv9ces ( s9 #aja ,x humbles & drives out ( self #ajb ,x draws to ,*ri/ #ajc ,o!r in/ances ( its efficacy #ajd ,,que/4 ,,clvl1 ,,clvii4 ,! ,^w ( ,god to be read by all #ajf ,! ,^w is to be read publicly #ajg ,9 families also1 & 9 private #ajh ,h[ ! ,papi/s oppose ?is #aji ,_! objections answ]$ #aaj ,translation ( scripture v9dicat$ #aab ,h[ ! scripture %\ld be read #aac ,expositions to be consult$ #aag ,& v>i\s translations ibid ,( m>g9al ref]5ces #aah ,( supplem5tal additions #aai ,texts to be comp>$ ) _! contexts #aba ,"o "p ( scripture illu/rates ano!r #abb ,p>allel scriptures to be comp>$ #abd ,rhetorical figures us$ 9 scripture #acj ,ref]5ces !re to diff]5t gov]nm5ts #ace ,to ! civil affairs ( ,jews & o!rs #acf ,to civil & religi\s (fic]s #aci ,( ,publicans1 ,ph>isees1 ,sadducees1 ,sam>itans #adj ,g5]al rules = expla9+ scripture #add ,,que/4 ,,clviii1 ,,clix1 ,,clx4 ,( prea*+ & he>+ ! ,^w #adf ,! qualifications ( m9i/]s #adg ,h[ ! ^w is to be prea*$ #aea ,dilig5tly1 pla9ly1 fai?fully #aeb ,wisely4 ,:]e9 ?is consi/s #aed ,zeal\sly & s9c]ely #aee ,duties to be p]=m$ #aeg ,be=e he>+ #aeh ,9 he>+1 & aft] x #aei ,,que/4 ,,clxi1 ,,clxii1 ,,clxiii1 ,,clxiv4 ,( ! ,sacram5ts #afj ,sacram5t4 ,its mean+ #afa ,its nature & matt] ibid ,h[ a sign or seal #afc ,to :om to be adm9i/]$ #aff ,b5efits convey$ !re9 #afg ,h[ effectual to salvation ibid ,by :om to be adm9i/]$1 9 note #afh ,v>i\s sacram5ts ( old #aga ,n[ b two #agb ,,que/4 ,,clxv4 ,( ,baptism4 #agd ,baptism a gospel ord9ance ibid ,in/itut$ by ,*ri/ #agg ,note1 a g5]ic t]m #age ,9 ^: "n to be p]=m$ #agh ,:at signifi$ 9 x #agi ,an expectation ( privileges #aha ,an ackn[l$gm5t ( obligations ibid ,! "r ( *ildr5 to x--9 a note #ahb ,,que/4 ,,clxvi4 ,( ! subjects & mode ( ,baptism #ahc ,to :om ,baptism is n to be adm9i/]$ ibid ,infants ( believ]s1 _! "r to baptism #ahf ,by cov5ant--a note #ahg-aic ,may be d$icat$ 9 fai? #ahg ,are includ$ 9 ! cov5ant #aid ,are t]m$ holy #aif ,7 circumcis$ #aih ,& ought to be baptiz$ #aii ,objections answ]$1 tak5 ,f infants' want ( grace #bjj ,f ! want ( precept or example #bja ,f ,*ri/'s own ,baptism #bjf ,infant baptism no novelty #bjg ,practis$ by ! anci5t *ur* ibid ,baptism an ord9ance ( d$ication #ahf ,an objection answ]$ ibid ,h[ believ]s may d$icate _! infants 9 fai? #ahg ,an objection answ]$ #aid ,( ! mode ( ,baptism #baf ,baptism1 ! mean+ ( ! ^w ibid ,to be p]=m$ by p\r+ or spr9kl+ #bah ,objections answ]$ #bai ,p]sons go+ d[n into ! wat] #bbj ,john's baptiz+ at non #bbb ,our be+ buri$ ) ,*ri/ #bbe ,( ! sign ( ! cross #bbh ,( sureties 9 ,baptism ibid ,,que/4 ,,clxvii4 ,h[ ,baptism %\ld be improv$ #bbi ,,que/4 ,,clxviii1 ,,clxix1 ,,clxx4 ,( ! ,"l's supp] #bcd ,! ,"l's supp] is a gospel ord9ance #bcf ,x 0 in/itut$ by ,*ri/ ibid ,by :om to be adm9i/]$ #bcg ,( ! elem5ts1 h[ consecrat$ ibid ,! actions to be p]=m$ #bch ,! ge/ure to be us$ #bci ,( "s ,popi% irregul>ities #bdj ,?+s signifi$ 9 ! ,"l's supp] #bdb ,:at fai? %\ld !n fix on #bdd ,qualifications ( communicants #bde1 #bfc ,,que/4 ,,clxxi4 ,( prep>ation = ! ,"l's supp] #bdf ,( self exam9ation ibid ,?+s to be enquir$ into4 ,our /ate #bdg ,h[ ?is may be kn[n ibid ,our s5se ( s9 #bdh ,our wants #bdi ,our k ( div9e ?+s #bea ,! tru? & degree ( our graces #bec ,our love to ! bre?r5 #bee ,h[ ?is may be disc]n$ #bef ,,que/4 ,,clxxii1 ,,clxxiii4 ,:o fit to be ,communicants #beh ,d\bt+ ,*ri/ians1 _! case #bei ,enc\ragem5t = !m ibid ,promises made to !m #bfj ,advice (f]$ !m #bfb ,! wick$ to be kept f ! ,"l's table #bfc ,objections answ]$ #bfd ,,que/4 ,,clxxiv1 ,,clxxv4 ,( ! duties requir$ 9 & aft] receiv+ ! ,"l's supp] #bfh ,:at m$itations prop] at ?is ord9ance #bfi ,graces to be !n ex]cis$ #bgj ,we are to rejoice 9 ,*ri/'s love #bgc ,prop]ties ( 8 love ibid ,to r5ew our cov5ant1 & h[ #bge ,to express a love to all sa9ts #bgf ,:at behavi\r unsuitable ibid ,v[s1 h[ to be made !re #bgh ,h[ to be fulfill$ ibid ,a frequ5t att5dance1 h[ enc\rag$ #bhj ,,que/4 ,,clxxvi1 ,,clxxvii4 ,:]e9 ,baptism & ! ,"l's supp] agree1 & :]e9 !y diff] #bha-bhd ,,que/4 ,,clxxviii4 ,( ,pray] #bhe ,( ! k9ds & p>ts ( pray] #bhg ,confession ( s9 ! duty ( all #bhh ,an objection answ]$ ibid ,h[ to be p]=m$ #bij ,:at s9s to be confess$ ibid ,! s9 ( our nature ibid ,& all actual transgressions #bia ,?ankfulness = m]cies1 a duty #bic ,9 e age & condition ( life ibid ,= relative & p]sonal m]cies #bid ,,que/4 ,,clxxix1 ,,clxxx1 ,,clxxxi4 ,to :om1 & 9 ^: "n we mu/ pray #bih ,we are to pray to ,god only #bii ,:at x is to pray 9 ,*ri/'s "n #cjj ,:y we are to pray 9 8 "n #cja ,,que/4 ,,clxxxii1 ,,clxxxiii1 ,,clxxxiv4 ,( ! ,_s's help 9 pray]2 = :om & = :at we are to pray #cjb ,! ,spirits assi/ance 9 pray] #cjc ,:at ?is supposes ibid ,x respects ! matt] ( pray] ibid ,! inw>d frame ( he>t #cjd ,& ! success ( ! duty #cjf ,( rais$ affections 9 pray] #cjh ,p]sons to be pray$ =1 are ,! :ole *ur* militant #cji ,! m9i/]s ( ,*ri/ #caa ,our enemies1 & all m5 liv+ #cab ,purgatory a fiction #cae ,! dead are n to be pray$ = #cad ,! op9ion ( ! anci5ts ab\t x #cae ,nor !y :o h s9n$ ! s9 unto dea? #cah ,:at t s9 is ibid ,:e!r n[ committ$ #cai ,d\bts ab\t x resolv$ #cbj ,:at ?+s we are to pray = #cbb ,,que/4 ,,clxxxv4 ,h[ we are to pray #cbc ,) a suitable frame ibid ,9 ! ex]cise ( grace #cbd ,:at necess>y !reunto #ccd ,( fai? 9 pray] #cbi ,promises ( help 9 pray] #ccj ,promises ( ,god's he>+ pray] #cca ,objections aga9/ pray+ answ]$ #ccb ,love to ,god to be ex]cis$ 9 pray] #ccc ,disc\ragem5ts f pray+ remov$ #ccf ,,que/4 ,,clxxxvi1 ,,clxxxvii4 ,( ! ,rule = our direction 9 pray] #cch ,h[ ! ^w ( ,god directs h]e9 #cci ,:at expressions equival5t to promises #cdb ,promises ( outw>d bless+s #cdd ,( spiritual & temporal #cde ,promises to ! afflict$ #cdf ,to ! depress$ 9 pray] #cdg ,respect+ ord9ances #cdi ,( grace & peace #cej ,h[ ^! are ( use 9 pray] #cea ,repro(s are ( use 9 pray] #cec ,s are pray]s record$ 9 ,scripture #ced ,inf]5ces f ^! directions #cee ,! ,"l's pray] a special direction #cef ,,que/4 ,,clxxxviii1 ,,clxxxix4 ,! ,preface ( ! ,"l's ,pray] expla9$ #cei ,god1 h[ a ,fa!r to m5 #cfj ,fir/ kn[n1 !n address$ z su* #cfb ,h[ to be pray$ to z be+ 9 heav5 #cfe ,*ild-l dispositions requir$ 9 u #cfd ,,que/4 ,,cxc4 ,! fir/ ,petition expla9$ #cfh ,god's "n1 :at meant by x #cfi ,h[ he sanctifies x himself ibid ,h[ sanctifi$ 9 r$emption #cgj ,h[ "u ! legal disp5sation #cga ,h[ "u ! gospel #cgc ,:at int5d$ by1 ,hall[$ be ?y ,"n #cge ,:at to be pray$ =1 t we may d x #cgf ,:at to be deprecat$ to t end #cgi ,:5 ,god's "n is hall[$ #cha ,h[1 :5 ?+s are dispos$ to 8 glory #chb ,,que/4 ,,cxci4 ,! second ,petition expla9$ #chd ,( ,god's provid5tial k+dom #che ,( 8 k+dom ( grace #chf ,satan's k+dom1 h[ to be de/roy$ #chg ,h[ we are to pray = its de/ruction #chh ,*ri/'s k+dom1 h[ to be advanc$ #chi ,h[ we are to pray = its advancem5t #cij ,& t 8 k+dom ( glory may come #cid ,,que/4 ,,cxcii1 ,! ?ird ,petition expla9$ #cif ,( pray] to an un*angeable ,god--9 note #cig-djb ,our av]s5ess to ! w ( ,god #djb ,( pray+ t 8 w may be done #djc ,,que/4 ,,cxciii4 ,! f\r? ,petition expla9$ #djg ,:at suppos$ 9 pray+ = daily bread #djg ,:at int5d$ 9 pray+ = bread #dji ,:y we call x ours #daj ,:at we are to und]/& by ?is day #daa ,?is petition respects ourselves & o!rs #dab ,,que/4 ,,cxciv4 ,! fif? ,petition expla9$ #dad ,! case ( man :5 *>g$ ) guilt #dae ,p>don1 none b ,god c give x #dag ,all are to pray = x #dah ,h[ ,god is to be consid]$ :5 we pray ?us #dbj ,( our =giv+ o!rs #dbe ,:at meant !reby #dbd ,argum5ts to induce !reunto #dbf ,( do+ x )\t satisfaction ibid ,an objection answ]$ #dbh ,:5 a sign ( ,god's =giv+ u #dbi ,,que/4 ,,cxcv4 ,! six? ,petition expla9$ #dca ,:at ?is ,petition supposes #dcb ,h[ ,god tempts1 & :y #dcc ,god n ! cause ( s9--9 note #dcc-dce ,deliv] u f evil1 h[ und]/ood #dch ,temptations arise f prosp]ity #dci ,f adv]sity #dda ,f ! fle% #ddb ,f ,satan #ddc ,:5 f him1 & :5 f ourselves #dde ,rem>ks ^u ,satan's temptations #ddf ,!y increase s9 #ddh ,are suit$ to e age #ddi ,& to ! temp]s ( m5 #dea ,he endeav\rs to prev5t conviction #deb ,to h9d] prea*+ ! gospel #dec ,to prev5t clos+ ) ,*ri/ #ded ,he injects blasphem\s ?\ghts #deg ,he tempts to despair #deh ,h[ we are to pray aga9/ temptation #dfa ,,que/4 ,,cxcvi4 ,:at ! conclusion ( ! ,"l's ,pray] tea*e? #dfe ,! ,doxology expla9$ #dff ,! pleas conta9$ 9 x #dfg ,! mean+ ( ! ^w ,am5 #dfh ,:e!r all %\ld say al\d1 ,am5 #dga ,,! ,,doctr9es ,,( ,,! ,,*ri/ian ,,religion ,,expla9$ ,,& ,,def5d$4 ,que/4 ,,cxxxvii41 ,,cxxxviii41 ,,cxxxix4 ,,que/4 ,,cxxxvii4 ,:i* is ! sev5? ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! sev5? ,comm&m5t is1 ,?\ %alt n commit adult]y4 ,,que/4 ,,cxxxviii4 ,:at are ! duties requir$ 9 ! sev5? ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! duties requir$ 9 ! sev5? ,comm&m5t1 are1 *a/ity 9 body1 m9d1 affections1 words1 & behavi\r2 & ! pres]vation ( x 9 ourselves & o!rs2 wat*fulness ov] ! eyes1 & all ! s5ses2 temp]ance1 keep+ ( *a/e company1 mode/y 9 app>el1 m>riage by ^? t h n ! gift ( cont95cy2 conjugal love1 & cohabitation1 dilig5t lab\r 9 our call+s1 %unn+ all occasions ( uncleanness1 resi/+ temptations !reunto4 ,,que/4 ,,cxxxix4 ,:at are ! s9s =bidd5 9 ! sev5? ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! s9s =bidd5 9 ! sev5? ,comm&m5t1 besides ! neglect ( ! duties requir$1 are1 adult]y1 =nication1 rape1 ince/1 sodomy1 & all unnatural lu/s1 all unclean imag9ations1 ?\ghts1 purposes1 & affections1 all corrupt or fil?y communications1 or li/5+ !reunto2 wanton looks1 impud5t1 or light behavi\r2 immode/ app>el2 prohibit+ ( lawful1 & disp5s+ ) unlawful m>riages1 all[+1 tol]at+1 keep+ ( /ews1 & resort+ to !m2 intangl+ v[s ( s+le life2 undue delay ( m>riage1 hav+ m wives or husb&s ?an "o1 at ! same "t2 unju/ divorce1 or des]tion2 idl5ess1 gluttony1 drunk5ness1 un*a/e company1 lascivi\s songs1 books1 pictures1 danc+s1 /age plays1 & all o!r provocations to1 or acts ( uncleanness1 ei!r 9 ourselves or o!rs4 ,?is ,comm&m5t respects1 m especially1 ! gov]nm5t ( ! affections1 & ! keep+ our m9ds & bodies 9 su* an holy frame1 t no?+ impure1 immode/1 or contr>y to ! /ricte/ *a/ity1 may defile1 or be a reproa* to u1 or ins9uate itself into our conv]sation ) "o ano!r4 ,&1 9 ord] !reunto1 we are to set a /rict wat* ov] our ?\ghts & actions1 & avoid e ?+ t may be an occasion ( ?is s91 & use ^? prop] me?ods t may prev5t all temptations to x4 ,!re=e we ought to associate ourselves ) none b ^? ^: conv]sation is *a/e1 & su* z becomes ,*ri/ians1 to abhor all words & actions t are n s mu* z to be nam$ among p]sons pr(ess+ godl9ess4 ,z = ^? :o _c1 )\t inconv5i5cy1 gov]n _! affections1 b are sometimes tempt$ to any ?+ t is inconsi/5t ) t purity ( he>t & life1 :i* all ought religi\sly to ma9ta91 x is _! duty to ent] into a m>ri$ /ate2 :i* is an ord9ance t ,god has appo9t$1 to prev5t ! brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,& ?is leads u to consid] ! s9s =bidd5 !re91 toge!r ) ! occasions !re(4 ,i4 ,conc]n+ ! s9s =bidd5 9 ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,&1 #a4 ,"s are n only contr>y to nature1 b inconsi/5t ) ! lea/ pret5ces to religion2 :i* 7 abhorr$ by ! v ,hea!n !mselves1 &1 by ! law ( ,god1 puni%$ ) dea?2 :i* puni%m5t1 :5 x has n be5 inflict$1 ,god has1 by 8 imm$iate h&1 te/ifi$ 8 v5geance aga9/ s9n]s1 by ra9+ d[n fire & brim/one f heav51 z he did ^u ! inhabitants ( ,sodom & ,gomorrha1 ,lev4 xviii4 #bb1--be4 *ap4 xx4 #ac1 #ae1 #af4 ,rom4 i4 #bd1 #bf1 #bg1 #bh4 ,g54 xix4 #bd4 ,^! s9s are call$ 9 ?is answ]1 ince/1 sodomy1 & unnatural lu/s4 ,to :i* we may add1 (f]+ viol5ce to o!rs1 & !reby =c+ !m to d :at !y c\ld n ev5 ?9k (1 b ) abhorr5ce2 ?is is call$ rape2 &1 by ! law ( ,god1 ! guilty p]son 0 puni%$ ) dea?1 ,deut4 xxii4 #be4 #b4 ,!re are o!r s9s1 :]eby ?is ,comm&m5t is violat$2 :i*1 ?\gh m common1 are1 nev]!less1 su* z are att5d$ ) a v great degree ( guilt & impurity4 ,^! are ei!r1 su* z are committ$ by ^? :o are unm>ri$1 viz4 =nication1 or by ^? :o are m>ri$1 z adult]y2 ! latt] ( :i*1 by ! law ( ,god1 0 puni%$ ) dea?1 ,lev4 xx4 #aj4 z conta9$ 9 x sev]al aggravat+ circum/ances2 inasmu* z h]eby ! m>riage contract is violat$2 t mutual affection1 :i* is ! end ( t relation brok52 & !reby ! greate/ injury is done to ! innoc5t z well z ru9 br\ght on ! guilty4 ,h[ev]1 bo? ^! s9s agree 9 ?is1 t !y proce$ f a corrupt he>t2 z our ,savi\r says1 ,mat4 xv4 #ai4 & argue ! p]son t is guilty ( !m1 ali5at$ f ! life ( ,god4 ,& to ?is we may add1 #c4 ,t1 ano!r s9 =bidd5 9 ?is ,comm&m5t is1 polygamy1 or a hav+ m husb&s1 or wives1 ?an "o1 at ! same "t2 toge!r ) t :i* (t5 accompanies x1 viz4 concub9age4 ,x is beyond dispute1 t _m good m5 h be5 guilty ( ?is s91 z appe>s by :at is record$1 9 scripture1 conc]n+ ,abraham1 ,jacob1 ,david1 c4 & we d n f9d t !y are expressly reprov$ = x1 :i* has giv5 occasion to "s mod]n writ]s1 to ?9k t x 0 n unlawful 9 ^? ages1 b 0 aft]w>ds r5d]$ s by be+ prohibit$ "u ! gospel-disp5sation#a4 ,?is1 inde$1 cuts ! knot ( a v consid]able difficulty2 b x conta9s ano!r t is equally great2 inasmu* z h]eby x does n appe> to be contr>y to ! law ( nature2 & !re=e ,i w\ld r *use to take ano!r me?od to solve x1 viz4 t _m bad actions ( good m5 are record$ 9 scripture1 b n approv$ (1 nor propos$ = our imitation4 ,( ?is k9d ,i mu/ conclude ! polygamy & concub9age ( sev]al holy m51 m5tion$ 9 scripture1 to h be54 ,& t x may appe> t ?is practice 0 n ju/ifiable1 let x be obs]v$1 7#a47 ,t1 "s s9 or o!r is (t5 expressly m5tion$1 z ! occasion h]e(4 ,?us ,abraham's tak+ ,hag>1 0 occasion$ by ,s>ah's unbelief2 because ! promise ( h] hav+ a son 0 n imm$iately fulfill$1 ,g54 xvi4 #a1 #b4 ,& ,jacob's tak+ ,ra*el to wife aft] ,leah1 & 8 own discont5t aris+ f x1 0 occasion$ by ,laban's unju/ deal+ ) him1 & 8 go+ 9 unto ,bilhah1 0 occasion$ by ,ra*el's unreasonable desire ( *ildr52 & 8 tak+ ,zilpah1 by ,leah's ambiti\s desire ( hav+ pre-em95ce ov] ,ra*el1 by ! numb] ( h] *ildr51 *ap4 xxix1 & xxx4 7#b47 ,?is 0 g5]ally att5d$ ) ! brea* ( t peace1 :i* is s desirable a bless+ 9 families1 & _m disord]s t ensu$ h]eupon4 ,accord+ly1 we read ( an irreconcilable qu>rel t !re 0 betwe5 ,s>ah & ,hag>2 & ,i%mael's hatr$ ( ,isaac1 :i* ! apo/le calls p]secution1 ,gal4 iv4 #ci4 ,& to ?is we may add1 ! cont5tions t 7 9 ,jacob's family1 & ! envy express$ by ! *ildr5 ( "o ( 8 wives1 aga9/ ^? ( ano!r2 & ! opposition :i* "o wife (t5 express$ to ano!r z t ( ,p59nah1 "o ( ! wives ( ,elkanah1 to ,hannah1 ! o!r4 ,!re=e we mu/ conclude1 t ,isaac's example is r to be foll[$ 9 ?is matt]1 :o _h b "o wife1 & he lov$ h] bett] ?an _m ( ! patri>*'s did !irs2 ^: love 0 divid$ among sev]al4 ,object4 #a4 ,if polygamy 0 a s9 aga9/ ! light ( nature1 x is /range1 t x %\ld be committ$ by good m52 &1 t !y %\ld live & die )\t rep5t+ ( x1 nor be1 9 ! lea/1 reprov$ = x2 z we d n f9d t !y 71 9 scripture4 ,answ4 ,x 0 inde$1 a s91 :i* !y might h kn[n to be s1 _h !y duly consid]$ x1 9 all its circum/ances & consequ5ces2 b ?is !y did n2 & !re=e x 0 n s great a s9 9 !m1 z x w\ld be 9 u1 :o h cle>] discov]ies ( ! he9\s nature ( x4 ,!re=e1 if we suppose !y rep5t$ ( all s9 agreeably to ! light !y _h1 !y might be sav$2 & ?is1 ?\gh unrep5t$ (1 0 no b> to _! salvation1 suppos+ !y knew x n to be a s92 & ,god's n hav+ explicitly reprov$ !m = x1 argues only 8 =be>ance1 b n 8 approbation ( x4 ,object4 #b4 ,x is f>!r object$1 t ,god says1 by ,na?an1 to ,david1 ,i gave !e ?y ma/]'s wives into ?y bosom1 #b ,sam4 xii4 #h4 !re=e1 t :i* ,god gives1 x is n unlawful = man to receive4 ,answ4 ,! mean+ ( t scripture 9 g5]al1 is1 t ,god made him k+2 & !n1 accord+ to ! cu/om ( ! ea/]n k+s1 he took possession ( :at belong$ to 8 pr$ecessor1 & consequ5tly ( 8 wives4 ,!re=e ,god might be said to give ,david ,saul's wives provid5tially1 9 giv+ him ! k+dom2 s t !y 7 8 prop]ty1 t he might take !m = 8 own1 accord+ to cu/om1 if he 0 incl9$ s to d4 ,& ?is ! k+s ( ,judah g5]ally did2 ?\gh x does n foll[ f h5ce t ,god approv$ ( x2 9 l mann] z tyrants may be said to be rais$ up by ,god's provid5ce & p]mission2 nev]!less1 he does n approve ( _! tyranny4 ,all t we %all add1 "u ?is head1 to :at has be5 sugge/$1 conc]n+ ! disord]s t polygamy has occasion$ 9 families1 is1 t x is contr>y to ! fir/ in/itution ( m>riage4 ,god creat$ b "o woman z an help-meet = ,adam2 ?\gh1 if ev] !re 7 any pret5ce = ! necessity ( "o man's hav+ m wives1 x mu/ h be5 9 t in/ance1 9 :i* x seem$ necess>y = ! increase ( ! _w2 b he r *ose t mank9d %\ld be propagat$ by sl[] advances1 ?an to give ! lea/ disp5sation1 or indulg5ce to polygamy1 z be+ contr>y to ! law ( nature1 ,g54 ii4 #bb1-bd4 ,& ! prophet1 9 ,mal4 ii4 #ae4 takes notice ( ,god's mak+ b "o2 ?\gh he _h ! residue ( ! ,_s2 & !re=e c\ld h giv5 ,adam m wives ?an "o4 ,& ! reason assign$ = ?is 01 t he might seek a godly se$1 i4 e4 t ! *ildr5 t %\ld be born ( _m wives1 might n be ! result ( ! ungodly practice ( _! fa!r1 z x w\ld be1 7 ?is contr>y to ! law ( nature2 :i* we suppose x to be4 ,?is ,i r und]/& by a godly se$1 & n t ! "* ( godly ref]s to ! *ildr52 = ^! c\ld n be said to be godly1 or ungodly1 z ! consequ5ce ( _! p>5ts hav+ "o or m wives4 ,!re is "o scripture m t ,i _c :olly pass ov]1 :i*1 to me1 seems a pla9 prohibition ( polygamy1 9 ,levit4 xviii4 #ah4 ,?\ %alt n take a wife to h] si/]1 to vex h]1 to uncov] h] nak$ness1 besides ! o!r 9 h] life-"t4 ,?is respects ei!r ince/ or polygamy2 "o ( :i* mu/ be meant by tak+ a wife to h] si/]4 ,n[ x _c be a prohibition ( ince/2 because x is said1 ,?\ %alt n d x 9 h] life-"t2 :i* pla9ly intimates1 t x might be done aft] h] dea?4 ,:]eas x is c]ta9ly contr>y to ! law ( ,god & nature1 = a p]son to take 8 wife's si/] aft] h] decease1 z well z 9 h] life-"t4 ,!re=e ! mean+ is1 ,?\ %alt n take ano!r wife to h] :om ?\ ha/ m>ri$2 by :i* means !y w become si/]s4 ,& "h is ano!r reason assign$ h]e(1 viz4 ! envy1 jeal\sy1 & vexation t w\ld att5d su* a practice1 z ! tak+ ano!r wife w\ld be a means ( vex+1 or mak+ h] uneasy4 ,& !re=e ! s5se is1 z is obs]v$ 9 ! m>g9al read+2 ,?\ %alt n take "o wife to ano!r2 or1 ,?\ %alt n h m wives ?an "o4 ,?is is a pla9 prohibition ( ?is s92 b :e!r "s holy m51 9 foll[+ ages1 und]/ood ! mean+ ( ?is law1 may be que/ion$2 & !re=e !y 7 n s5sible ( ! guilt !y h]eby contract$4 ,?us we h consid]$ "s ( ! s9s =bidd5 9 ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,e p>ticul> in/ance ( ! brea* h]e(1 w\ld exce$ our int5d$ brevity1 on ! subject we are treat+ (4 ,!re=e1 ,we %all proce$ to consid] ! aggravations1 m especially1 ( ! s9s ( =nication & adult]y2 :i* may also ) j reason1 be appli$ to all o!r unnatural lu/s2 :i* h be5 be=e consid]$ z a brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,&1 #a4 ,!y are opposite to sanctification1 ev5 z d>kness is to light1 hell to heav52 ?us ! apo/le opposes =nication & uncleanness1 to x1 #a ,!s4 iv4 #c1 #g4 #b4 ,^! s9s are inconsi/5t ) t relation1 we pret5d to /& 91 to ,*ri/1 z memb]s ( 8 body2 inasmu* z we jo9 ourselves 9 a conf$]acy ) 8 pr(ligate enemies1 #a ,cor4 vi4 #ae1 #af4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t !y are a di%on\r to1 & a defilem5t ( our own bodies1 :i* ought to be ! temples ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & !re=e %\ld be consecrat$ to him4 #c4 ,!y br+ guilt & ru9 on two p]sons at once1 z well z a blot & /a9 on ea* ( _! families1 & a w\nd to religion by ^? :o make any pr(ession ( x1 z x gives occasion to ! enemies ( ! ,"l to blaspheme1 ,prov4 vi4 #cc4 #b ,sam4 xii4 #ad4 #d4 ,!y br+ ) !m _m o!r s9s2 z !y t5d to vitiate ! affections1 deprave ! m9d1 defile ! consci5ce1 & provoke ,god to give p]sons up to spiritual judgm5ts1 :i* w end 9 _! runn+ into all excess ( riot4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t _m sad consequ5ces w ensue on ! commission ( ^! s9s2 z !y t5d to bla/ & ru9 _! sub/ance 9 ! _w1 ,job xxxi4 #i1 #aa1 #ab4 debase & /upify ! s\l1 & deprive x ( wisdom1 ,hos4 iv4 #aa4 ,prov4 vi4 #cb4 *ap4 vii4 #bb4 w\nd ! consci5ce1 & expose ! p]son :o is guilty h]e(1 to ! utmo/ haz>d ( p]i%+ = ev]1 *ap4 vi4 #cc4 *ap4 vii4 #ac1 #ai1 #bf1 #bg4 ,& if ,god is pleas$ to give him rep5tance1 x w be att5d$ ) great bitt]ness1 ,eccl4 vii4 #bf4 ,,ii4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! occasion ( ^! s9s to be avoid$ by ^? :o w\ld n break ?is ,comm&m5t1 & ^! are1 #a4 ,intemp]ance1 or excess 9 eat+ or dr9k+2 ! =m] ( :i* is a mak+ provision = ! fle%1 to fulfil ! lu/s !re(2 ! latt] conf\nds & buries ! little reason a p]son 0 ma/] (1 & makes him an easy prey to temptation4 ,?is 0 ,lot's case1 :o kept 8 integrity 9 ,sodom2 yet be+ made drunk by 8 daught]s 9 ,zo>1 he committ$ ! abom9able s9 ( ince/ ) !m1 ,g54 xix4 #ca4 #b4 ,idl5ess1 consi/+ ei!r 9 ! neglect ( bus9ess1 or indulg+ too mu* sleep1 :i* occasions _m temptations4 ,?us ,david fir/ gave way to slo?1 & !n 0 tempt$ to uncleanness2 & x is obs]v$1 t at ! "t :5 k+s g =? to battle1 #b ,sam4 xi4 #a1 #b4 & he ought to h be5 ) 8 army 9 ! field1 he t>ri$ at ,j]usalem1 & slept 9 ! middle ( ! day2 = 9 ! ev5+ tide he arose f (f 8 b$2 ,& ! he9\s s9 he 0 guilty (1 :i* 0 ! greate/ blemi% 9 8 life1 ensu$ h]eupon4 #c4 ,pride 9 app>el1 or o!r ornam5ts1 beyond ! b\nds ( mode/y1 or = o!r ends ?an :at ,god1 :5 he clo!d man at fir/1 int5d$2 :5 our attire is inconsi/5t ) our circum/ances 9 ! _w1 or ! "* ( p]sons pr(ess+ godl9ess3 ,?is ,god reproves ! ,jews =1 :5 gr[n v deg5]ate1 & ne> to ru91 ,isa4 iii4 #af1 c4 seq4 ,& ,jezebel1 :5 ,jehu came 9 que/ ( h]1 pa9t$ h] face1 & tir$ h] head2 b ?is did n prev5t 8 execut+ ,god's righte\s judgm5ts ^u h]4 ,all ^! ?+s are m5tion$ z ! s9s = :i* ,sodom 0 infam\s2 & gave occasion to ^? o!r abom9ations1 :i* provok$ ,god to de/roy !m1 ,ezek4 xvi4 #di4 ,& to ?is we may add1 #d4 ,keep+ evil company3 ,?us x is said ( ! lewd woman1 %e ha? ca/ d[n _m w\nd$1 ,prov4 vii4 #bf4 ,?is w ha/5 our own ru92 especially if we associate ourselves ) su* p]sons out ( *oice3 = x is a sign t our he>ts are exce$+ly deprav$ & ali5at$ f ,god3 ,nev]!less1 if ,provid5ce ca/ our lot among/ bad company1 we may escape t guilt & defilem5t1 :i* w\ld o!rwise ensue1 if we be> our te/imony aga9/ _! s91 & are griev$ = x1 z ,lot 0 = ! fil?y conv]sation ( ! ,sodomites1 among :om he dwelt1 #b ,pet4 ii4 #g1 #h4 ,moreov]1 ! frequ5t+ ^? places :]e !re are mix$ danc+1 masqu]ades1 /age-plays1 c4 :i* t5d to corrupt ! pr9ciples & practices1 & seldom fail ( defil+ ! consci5ces1 & mann]s ( ^? :o att5d on !m3 ,^! are nurs]ies ( vice1 & give occasion to ?is s91 & _m o!rs1 ,prov4 vi4 #bg1 comp>$ ) #cb4 ,z = ! rem$ies aga9/ x1 ^! are1 an ex]cis+ a con/ant wat*fulness aga9/ all temptations !reunto1 *ap4 viii4 #i4 avoid+ all conv]sation ) m5 or books :i* t5d to corrupt ! m9d1 & fill x ) levity1 "u a pret5ce ( improv+ x3 ,b m especially a reta9+ a con/ant s5se ( ,god's all-see+ eye1 8 inf9ite purity & v9dictive ju/ice1 :i* w induce u to say z ,joseph did1 9 ! l case1 ,h[ c ,i d ?is great wick$ness & s9 aga9/ ,god1 ,g54 xxxix4 #i4b ,footnote #a3 ,vid4 ,grot4 de jur4 bell4 pacis1 ,lib4 ii4 cap4 v4 #i4 ,footnote #b3 ,! ,!atre is said to h comm5c$ at ,a!ns1 b to h be5 s mu* disapprov$ (1 bo? 9 ,greece & at ,rome1 t x 0 all[$ no p]man5cy till ! days ( ,pompey4 ,m9utius ,felix d]id$ ! ,*ri/ians = ab/a9+ f ?is amusem5t4 ,x is n probable !re=e t ! fir/ ,*ri/ians requir$ any repro( 9 any ( ! ,epi/les = ?is vice4 ,b e abuse ( x may f9d its correction 9 scripture4 ,morals & piety may be ?r[n into ,dialogue )\t reasonable objection4 ,b to turn ^! ?+s into play1 & ! amusem5t ( ! reprobate1 _c be ju/ifi$4--,!re is no fairness 9 argu+ f :at !y might be1 to prove ! lawfulness ( plays 9 ! /ate 9 :i* !y are1 always h be51 & w probably always be4 ,t !y are1 & t5d to evil is prov$ by ! avidity ) :i* !y are frequ5t$ by ev5 ! wor/ memb]s ( society4 ,!y are calculat$ to excite ! affections & passions 9 ! highe/ mann]1 & s to r5d] private happ9ess1 dome/ic enjoym5ts1 & religi\s obs]vances insipid or disgu/+4 ,! reit]ation ( sc5es ( impurity1 illicit am\rs1 extravagant passions1 jeal\sy1 & rev5ge1 w make a sil5t & secret impression ^u ! m9d1 & if !y d n promote ! same wick$ness1 !y w at lea/ r5d] ! m9d less abhorr5t ( su* crimes4 ,true religion requires ! exclusion ( su* imag9ations1 ! imm$iate bani%m5t ( su* ?\ghts1 t we %\ld mortify & d5y ourselves2 8,bless$ are ! pure 9 he>t = !y %all see ,god40 ,! cruelty & blood%$ frequ5tly ?reat5$1 or resort$ to 9 def5ce ( false hon\r2 ! pomp1 pride1 & ambition n unfrequ5tly exhibit$ ^u ! /age1 mu/ necess>ily prompt to l feats 9 v9dication ( "*1 or at lea/ lead to self-importance & fa/idi\sness2 b ! gospel tea*es humility1 self-d5ial1 l[l9ess ( m9d2 8,bless$ are ! poor 9 _s40 ,:5 su* repres5tations please1 !y prove ! m9d corrupt1 & become an index ( ! morals ( ^? :o are ent]ta9$ ) su* spectacles4 ,! ,*ri/ian duties ( meekness1 sil5ce1 =be>ance1 humility1 be>+ ! cross1 fai?1 & rep5tance1 are ei!r incapable ( be+ transf]r$ to ! /age1 or if se5 !re are expos$ to contempt1 & ridicule4 ,! addresses to ,deity1 & pray]s !re (f]$1 are surely ,heav5-provok+ blasphemies4 ,! ,!atre int]rupts religi\s1 dome/ic1 & public duties2 x dissipates & fasc9ates ! m9d2 weak5s consci5ce1 grieves ! ,holy ,_s1 wa/es prop]ty1 & "t2 & unqualifies bo? = ?is1 & ! _w to come4 ,e "o :o att5ds is *>geable ) ! evil :i* obta9s be=e him1 = he goes volunt>ily1 he submits himself z to ! matt] ( 8 amusem5t to o!rs1 & ?us ) ! bless+s ( ,provid5ce1 bribes ! enemies ( ,god to blaspheme him4 ,"s m5 ( "* = morals h c\nt5anc$1 & "s h writt5 = ! /age1 p]haps !y calculat$ ^u :at x might be1 & aim$ to correct ! evil by draw+ to x ! m respectable ( society4 ,b ! great majority ( m5 are enemies to ,god1 ^! w only be pleas$ ) evil1 & _! pleasure w always be s\ght1 because int]e/ w compel to ?is4 ,?is is !re=e do+ evil t good may come2 if inde$ x c "u any circum/ances be good1 to turn ev5 correct p]=mances1 if su* !re 71 into publick amusem5t4 ,aft] all !re c be no hope ( a total removal ( ?is evil1 yet we are on ?is acc\nt no m excus$ f be>+ te/imony aga9/ x1 ?an f oppos+ o!r crimes :i* _c be :olly prev5t$4 ,que/4 ,,cxl41 ,,cxli4 ,,que/4 ,,cxl4 ,:i* is ! eigh? ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! eigh? ,comm&m5t is1 ,?\ %alt n /eal4 ,,que/4 ,,cxli4 ,:at are ! duties requir$ 9 ! eigh? ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! duties requir$ 9 ! eigh? ,comm&m5t are1 tru?1 fai?fulness1 & ju/ice 9 contracts1 & comm]ce betwe5 man & man2 r5d]+ to e "o 8 due2 re/itution ( goods unlawfully deta9$ f ! "r own]s !re(2 giv+1 & l5d+ freely1 accord+ to our abilities1 & ! necessities ( o!rs2 mod]ation ( our judgm5ts1 wills1 & affections1 conc]n+ worldly goods2 a provid5t c>e & /udy to get1 keep1 use1 & dispose ^? ?+s :i* are necess>y & conv5i5t = ! su/5tation ( our nature1 & suitable to our condition2 a lawful call+1 & dilig5ce 9 x2 frugality1 avoid+ unnecess>y law-suits1 & surety%ip1 or o!r l engagem5ts2 & an endeav\r1 by all j & lawful means1 to procure1 pres]ve1 & fur!r ! weal? & outw>d e/ate ( o!rs1 z well z our own4 ,?is ,comm&m5t supposes1 t ,god has giv5 to e "o a c]ta9 portion ( ! good ?+s ( ?is _w1 t he may lay claim to z 8 own2 :i* no o!r has a "r to4 ,! g5]al scope & design !re(1 is to put u ^u us+ endeav\rs to promote our own & our neighb\r's weal? & outw>d e/ate4 ,z to :at conc]ns ourselves1 x respects ! gov]nm5t ( our affections1 & sett+ due b\nds to our desires ( worldly ?+s1 t !y may n exce$ :at ! good provid5ce ( ,god has allott$ = u1 9 ord] to our com=table passage ?r\gh ?is _w4 ,?us ,ag> prays1 ,give me nei!r pov]ty nor ri*es2 fe$ me ) food conv5i5t = me1 ,prov4 xxx4 #h4 ,z to :at respects our endeav\rs to ga9 ! _w2 x requires a due c>e & dilig5ce1 to get1 & keep a compet5cy !re(2 t we may n1 ?r\gh our own default1 expose ourselves to ^? /raits & necessities :i* are ! consequ5ce ( slo? & neglig5ce1 *ap4 xxiii4 #ba4 *ap4 xxiv4 #cj1 #ca4 ,god may1 inde$1 give e/ates to "s )\t any pa9s1 or c>e to get !m1 ,deut4 vi4 #aj1 #aa4 yet1 ev5 9 ?is case1 slo? is a s9 :i* br+s ) x _m hurtful lu/s1 t r5d] ri*es a sn>e1 & h9drance to _! spiritual welf>e3 ,!re=e !y1 :o are 9 prosp]\s circum/ances 9 ! _w1 ought n to lay aside all c>e & indu/ry to improve1 :at !y h to ! glory ( ,god4 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 !y :o are 9 a l[ condition1 ought to use a provid5t c>e & dilig5ce1 9 ord] to _! hav+ a com=table subsi/5ce !re94 ,accord+ly ?is ,comm&m5t obliges u to use all lawful endeav\rs to promote our own & our neighb\r's weal?1 & outw>d e/ate4 ,i4 ,to promote our own weal? & e/ate4 ,?is we are to d1 #a4 ,by frugality 9 our exp5ces1 avoid+ pr(us5ess2 & t1 ei!r 9 giv+ away our sub/ance to unfit objects1 to wit1 ^? :o are 9 bett] circum/ances ?an ourselves1 :o ought to be giv]s r ?an receiv]s1 ,prov4 xxii4 #af4 or else 9 mak+ l>ge contributions to support a bad cause1 & 9 consum+ our sub/ance on our lu/s4 ,likewise :5 we are unw>ily pr(use 9 ^? exp5ces1 :i* w\ld be o!rwise lawful1 did !y n exce$ our circum/ances or income 9 ! _w1 :i* conta9s a disreg>d ( ! future e/ate ( our families1 & tak+ a me?od to r$uce ourselves & !m to pov]ty1 #a ,tim4 v4 #h4 ,or1 if our circum/ances w admit ( l>ge exp5ses2 yet1 to ab\nd !re91 m]ely out ( o/5tation1 & at ! same "t1 to )hold our lib]ality f ! poor is inconsi/5t ) frugality4 #b4 ,we ought also to be dilig5t1 & indu/ri\s 9 our call+2 &1 9 ord] !reunto1 7#a47 ,we are wisely to make *oice ( su* a call+1 9 :i* we may glorify ,god1 & expect 8 bless+1 9 ord] to ! promot+ our weal? & outw>d e/ate2 !re=e t bus9ess is to be *os5 :i* we are mo/ capable ( manag+1 & has 9 itself ! fewe/ temptations att5d+ x2 especially su* :]e9 ! consci5ce is n burd5$ by unlawful oa?s1 or pro/itut+ solemn ord9ances1 n design$ by ,*ri/ z a qualification = !m4 ,moreov]1 we are n to *oose ^? call+s :]e9 ! ga9 is obta9$ by oppression or extortion1 & :i* _c be manag$ )\t dang] ( s9n+2 :i* w br+ ! bla/ ( provid5ce on all our und]tak+s4 ,!re=e we are e>ne/ly to desire ,god's direction 9 ?is weighty conc]n1 z well z dep5d on him = success !re91 ,eccl4 ix4 #aa4 ,deut4 viii4 #ah4 7#b47 ,:5 we h made *oice ( a lawful call+1 we are to manage x 9 su* a way1 t we may expect ! bless+ ( ,god1 9 ord] to ! promot+ our weal? & outw>d e/ate4 ,accord+ly1 #a4 ,let u pursue & manage x ) "r & w>rantable ends1 to wit1 ! glory ( ,god2 &1 9 subord9ation !reunto1 our provid+ = ourselves & families1 t we may be 9 a capacity ( do+ good to o!rs1 & s]v+ ! int]e/ ( ,*ri/ 9 our day & g5]ation4 #b4 ,let u take he$ t our secul> employm5ts d n rob ,god ( t "t1 :i* ought to be devot$ to 8 wor%ip2 & t our he>ts be n ali5at$ f him1 s t :ile we are lab\r+ = ! _w1 we %\ld live )\t ,god !re94 #c4 ,let u take he$ t we d n laun* out too f>1 or run too great haz>ds 9 trade1 resolv+ t we w be sudd5ly ri* or poor1 :i* may t5d to ! ru9 ( our own families1 z well z o!rs1 #a ,tim4 vi4 #i4 #d4 ,let u be> disappo9tm5ts 9 our call+s1 ) pati5ce & submission to ! w ( ,god1 )\t murmur+ or rep9+ at 8 wise & sov]eign disp5sations ( provid5ce h]e94 ,,ii4 ,?is ,comm&m5t obliges u to promote ! weal? & outw>d e/ate ( our neighb\r4 ,?is we are to d1 by ex]cis+ /rict ju/ice 9 our contracts & deal+s ) all m52 & by reliev+ ! wants & necessities ( ^? :o /& 9 ne$ ( our *>ity4 #a4 ,z to :at respects ! ex]cise ( ju/ice 9 our deal+s4 7#a47 ,we mu/ take he$1 t we d n exact ^u1 or take unreasonable pr(it ( ^? :om we deal )1 aris+ f ! ignorance ( "s1 & ! necessities ( o!rs1 ,j]4 iii4 #ae4 ,nei!r1 mu/ we use any me?ods to supplant & ru9 o!rs1 aga9/ ! laws ( trade1 by sell+ goods at a *eap] rate ?an any "o c af=d !m1 !reby do+ damage to ourselves ) a design to ru9 !m1 :o are less able to be> su* a loss4 7#b47 ,^? goods1 :i* we "k to be faulty1 are n1 by false arts1 or deceitful words1 to be sold1 z ?\gh !y 7 n s1 ,amos viii4 #f4 ,&1 on ! o!r h&1 ! buy] is n to take advantage ( ! ignorance ( ! sell]1 z x sometimes happ5s2 nei!r is he to pret5d t x is wor? less ?an he really ?9ks x to be1 ,prov4 xx4 #ad4 7#c47 ,no?+ is to be dim9i%$ 9 weight or measure1 f :at 0 b\ght1 worse goods to be deliv]$ ?an :at 7 pur*as$1 ,amos vii4 #e4 nor ! balances to be falsifi$ by deceit1 ,deut4 xxv4 #ac1 #ad1 #ae4 #b4 ,we are to promote ! good ( our poor di/ress$ neighb\r1 9 works ( *>ity2 & t n only by inw>d sympa?y1 or b[els ( compassion t[>ds him2 b accord+ to our ability1 by reliev+ him4 ,to induce u h]eunto1 let u consid]1 t outw>d good ?+s are tal5ts giv5 u1 ) ?is view1 t h]eby we may be 9 a capacity ( help+ o!rs1 z well z be ne$+ help ourselves4 ,& :5 we d ?is1 we may be said to improve :at we h receiv$ f ,god1 z ^? :o are acc\ntable to him = x1 & te/ify our gratitude to him = outw>d bless+s4 ,x may also be consid]$1 t ,*ri/ takes su* acts ( k9dness1 :5 proce$+ f an unfeign$ love to him1 z done to himself1 ,matt4 xxv4 #dj4 ,prov4 xix4 #ag4 ,&1 to ?is we may add1 t !re are _m special motives1 tak5 f ! objects ( our *>ity1 namely1 ! press+ necessities ( "s1 ! excell+ hol9ess ( o!rs2 &1 9 "s in/ances1 we may consid]1 t1 by an act ( *>ity1 :]eby we relieve "o1 we d good to _m2 or ! t5d5cy t ?is may h to promote ! int]e/ ( ,*ri/ 9 g5]al1 :5 we relieve ^? t suff] = ! sake ( ! gospel4 ,?is leads u to consid]1 7#a47 ,( :om works ( *>ity are requir$4 ,if ?is be duly weigh$1 we %all f9d1 t sc>ce any are exempt$ f ?is duty1 except x be ^? ( :om x may be said1 !re are none poor] ?an !mselves1 or :o h no m ?an :at is absolutely necess>y to support _! families1 or su* z are lab\r+ h>d1 to sp>e out ( _! necess>y exp5ses1 :at w b j s]ve to pay _! debts2 or !y :o are r$uc$ to su* /raits z to dep5d ^u o!rs1 s t !y c call no?+ !y h _! own4 ,nev]!less1 ?is duty is incumb5t2 #a4 ,on ! ri*1 out ( _! abundance4 #b4 ,on ^? :o are 9 middle circum/ances 9 ! _w1 :o h a suffici5cy to lay out 9 sup]flu\s exp5ses3 ,&1 #c4 ,ev5 ! poor ought to give a small te/imony ( _! gratitude to ,god1 by sp>+ a little1 if !y c1 out ( :at !y get 9 ! _w1 = ^? :o are poor] ?an !mselves2 :i*1 if x be b a few mites1 x may be an acceptable sacrifice to ,god1 ,luke xxi4 #b1 #d4 &1 if p]sons h no?+ be=e h& 9 ! _w1 !y ought to "w = ?is end1 z well z to ma9ta9 !mselves & families1 ,eph4 iv4 #bh4 7#b47 ,we are n[ to consid]1 :o are to be reckon$ objects ( our *>ity4 ,to :i* x may be answ]$2 ,n ! ri*1 :o /& 9 no ne$ ( x1 f :om we may expect a suffici5t requital1 ,luke xiv4 #ab1 #ac1 #ad4 nor ^? :o are /rong & heal?y1 b yet make a trade ( begg+1 because x is an idle & sometimes a pr(itable way ( liv+1 #b ,!ss4 iii4 #aj-ab4 ,b su* are to be reliev$1 :o are n able to "w2 especially if !y 7 n r$uc$ to pov]ty by _! own slo? & neglig5ce1 b by ! provid5ce ( ,god n succe$+ _! endeav\rs2 & if1 :ile !y 7 able1 !y 7 ready to all works ( *>ity !mselves1 #a ,tim4 v4 #aj4 & to ^! we may add1 su* :o are relat$ to u1 ei!r 9 ! bonds ( nature1 or 9 a spiritual s5se1 ,gal4 vi4 #aj4 ,?is leads u to enquire1 7#c47 ,:at "p1 or proportion ( our sub/ance1 we are to apply to *>itable uses8 ,9 answ] to ?is1 let x be consid]$1 t ! circum/ances ( p]sons 9 ! _w be+ s v>i\s1 z well z _! necess>y occasions = extraord9>y exp5ses1 x is impossible to give a g5]al rule1 to be obs]v$ by all4 ,h[ev]1 x mu/ be premis$1 #a4 ,t our pres5t contributions1 ought n to preclude all ?\ghts1 ab\t lay+ up = ourselves or families1 = "t to come4 #b4 ,:atev] proportion we give ( our ga9 9 ! _w1 "s abatem5ts may reasonably be made = losses 9 trade2 especially if :at we give 0 n det]m9$1 or laid aside1 = t use be=e ! loss happ5$4 ,z to :at may f>!r be obs]v$ conc]n+ ?is matt]1 x ought to be left to ! imp>tial det]m9ation ( e "o1 :o is to act1 z be+ s5sible t he is acc\ntable to ,god h]e94 ,! apo/le lays d[n "o g5]al rule2 ,e man1 accord+ z he purpose? 9 8 he>t1 s let him give2 n grudg+ly1 or ( necessity2 = ,god love? a *e]ful giv]1 #b ,cor4 ix4 #g4 ,b ?\gh we pret5d n to det]m9e ! exact proportion :i* ought to be giv51 viz4 :e!r x be a t5? "p ( _! pr(its1 or m1 or less2 yet x is highly reasonable1 t e "o %\ld contribute z mu* 9 works ( *>ity1 z he lays out 9 m]e sup]fluities2 or1 at lea/1 sp>e a "p out ( 8 sup]flu\s exp5ses1 = *>itable uses4 ,& !re are "s occasions :i* may call = l>ge contributions4 ,?us ! *ur*es 9 ,mac$onia are comm5d$1 n only = _! giv+ accord+ to1 b beyond _! p[]1 *ap4 viii4 #a1 #b1 #c4 ,?ree ?+s may be "h consid]$1 #a/1 ,! extreme necessities ( ^? :om we are b\nd to take c>e (2 &1 sometimes1 ! di/ress$ circum/ances ( ! *ur* ( ,god1 9 g5]al1 require l>g] contributions ?an ord9>y2 :i* 0 ! occasion ( ! ,comm& m5tion$ by our ,savi\r1 ( sell+ all1 & giv+ to ! poor1 :i* 0 put 9 practice 9 ! infancy ( ! *ur*1 or ! fir/ plant+ ( ! gospel1 at ,j]usalem4 #b;dly1 ,extraord9>y in/ances ( ! k9dness ( ,god1 9 prosp]+ u1 ei!r 9 worldly or spiritual conc]ns1 beyond our expectation1 call = extraord9>y expressions ( gratitude to ,god1 9 lay+ by = ! poor1 #a ,cor4 xvi4 #b4 #c;dly1 ,:5 we h committ$ great s9s1 or are "u v humbl+ provid5ces1 :e!r p]sonal or national1 z be+ expos$ to1 or fe>+ ! judgm5ts ( ,god1 :i* seem to be approa*+2 ?is calls = deep humiliation1 &1 toge!r !re)1 proportionable acts ( *>ity4 7#d47 ,we are n[ to consid]1 ) :at frame ( _s works ( *>ity are to be p]=m$8 ,to :i*1 x may be answ]$1 t !y are to be p]=m$ prud5tly1 z our own circum/ances w p]mit1 & ! necessity ( ! object requires2 also seasonably1 n putt+ ?is duty (f till ano!r "t1 :5 ! necessities ( ^?1 :om we are b\nd to relieve1 call = pres5t assi/ance1 ,prov4 ii4 #bh4 ,x is also to be done secretly1 z n desir+ to be se5 ( m51 or comm5d$ by !m = x1 ,matt4 vi4 #c1 #d1 & *e]fully1 #b ,cor4 ix4 #g4 also ) t5d]ness & compassion to ^? ^: necessities call = relief1 z consid]+ h[ soon ,god c r$uce u to ! same extremity :i* !y are expos$ to1 :o are ! objects ( our *>ity4 ,x ought to be done likewise ) ?ankfulness to ,god1 t has made u giv]s1 r ?an receiv]s1 ,acts x4 #ce4 &1 z a te/imony ( our love to ,*ri/1 especially :5 we contribute to ! necessities ( 8 memb]s1 ,matt4 x4 #db4 ,que/4 ,,cxlii4 ,,que/4 ,,cxlii4 ,:at are ! s9s =bidd5 9 ! eigh? ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! s9s =bidd5 9 ! eigh? ,comm&m5t1 besides ! neglect ( ! duties requir$1 are1 !ft1 robb]y1 man-/eal+1 & receiv+ any ?+ t is /ol51 fraudul5t deal+1 false weights & measures1 remov+ l&m>ks1 inju/ice & unfai?fulness 9 contracts betwe5 man & man1 or 9 matt]s ( tru/2 oppression1 extortion1 usury1 brib]y1 vexati\s law-suits1 unju/ inclosures1 & depopulations2 +ross+ commodities to enhance ! price1 unlawful call+s1 & all o!r unju/1 or s9ful ways ( tak+1 or )hold+ f our neighb\r :at belongs to him1 or ( enri*+ ourselves4 ,covet\sness1 inord9ate priz+ & affect+ worldly goods2 di/ru/ful & di/ract+ c>es & /udies 9 gett+1 keep+1 & us+ !m1 envy+ at ! prosp]ity ( o!rs4 ,z likewise idl5ess1 prodigality1 wa/eful gam+1 & all o!r ways :]eby we d unduly prejudice our own outw>d e/ate2 & defraud+ ourselves ( ! due use & com=t ( t e/ate :i* ,god ha? giv5 u4 ,?is ,comm&m5t =bids1 9 g5]al all k9d ( !ft2 & may include 9 x t :i* is v seldom call$ by ?is "n1 to wit1 ! robb+ ( ourselves & families2 :i* we may be said to d1 by neglect+ our worldly call+1 or by ! imprud5t managem5t !re(4 ,also1 by l5d+ l>g] sums ( money ?an our circum/ances w well be>1 to ^? :o are nev] l to pay x aga92 or1 :i* is 9 effect ! same1 by be+ surety = su*4 ,moreov] we rob ourselves & families1 by be+ pr(use & excessive 9 our exp5ses2 & by consum+ :at we h1 :ile pursu+ our pleasures m ?an bus9ess2 or by gam+1 :]eby we run ! risque ( los+ "p ( our sub/ance1 & !reby r$uc+ ourselves1 or o!rs1 to pov]ty4 ,on ! o!r h&1 we rob ourselves & families1 :51 out ( a design to lay up a great deal = ! "t to come1 we deprive ourselves & !m1 ( ! common necess>ies ( life1 :i* is1 9 effect1 to />ve = ! pres5t1 to prev5t our />v+ = ! future4 ,b1 pass+ ?is by1 we %all consid] ?is ,comm&m5t m especially1 z x respects our defraud+ o!rs2 & ?is is done1 ,i4 ,by tak+ away any "p ( _! weal?1 or worldly sub/ance4 ,?is is g5]ally kn[n by ! "n ( !ft1 & t1 ) ! greate/ sev]ity1 9 proportion to its aggravations2 & !y :o are guilty ( x1 are1 )\t rep5tance1 exclud$ f ! k+dom ( ,god1 #a ,cor4 vi4 #i1 #aj4 ,h[ev]1 let x be consid]$1 t e k9d ( !ft does n des]ve an equal degree ( puni%m5t f m52 = sometimes h]eby ! own] ( :at 0 /ol51 receives b little damage2 ?\gh 9 ?is case1 "s puni%m5t1 %ort ( dea?1 ought to be inflict$1 to re=m ! wick$ p]son1 & det] him f go+ on 9 ! brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t1 f less to great] s9s4 ,by ! law ( ,god1 a simple !ft 0 puni%$ ) re/itution ( d\ble1 & sometimes1 f\r times z mu* z ! damage am\nt$ to1 :i* 0 su/a9$ !reby1 ,exod4 xxii4 #a1 #d1 #g4 ,yet1 9 o!r cases1 ! !ft 0 puni%$ ) dea?1 :5 x _h 9 x "s circum/ances t aggravat$ x 9 an uncommon degree2 z if an h\se1 :i* ought to be reckon$ a man's ca/le1 be broke op51 & t1 9 ! night-"t1 :5 he is 9 no condition ( def5d+ himself1 or 8 worldly sub/ance4 ,9 ?is case ! law is n unju/1 t puni%es ! ?ief ) dea?2 & ?is is suppos$ 9 t law :i* says1 t he t kills su* an "o :o breaks up 8 neighb\r's h\se by night1 %all h no blood %$ = him1 v]4 #b4 ,b1 9 o!r in/ances1 conf9em5t1 & h>d lab\r1 may be z effectual a way to put a /op to ?is s92 & is r to be *os5 ?an puni%m5t ) dea?4 ,?us conc]n+ ?is ,comm&m5t1 z brok5 by !ft4 ,,ii4 ,x is f>!r brok51 by unfai?fulness1 or brea* ( tru/2 :e!r ! tru/ he devolv$ on u by nature1 z t ( p>5ts t[>ds _! *ildr52 or by contract1 z t ( s]vants1 :o are entru/$ ) ! goods & secrets ( _! ma/]s2 or1 t :i* is f\nd$ 9 ! desire & reque/ ( ^? :o con/itute p]sons executors to _! wills1 or gu>dians to orphans1 "u age1 provid$ !y accept ( ?is tru/2 ,i say1 if ^! violate _! tru/1 by embezzl+ or squ&]+ away ! sub/ance ( o!rs1 defraud+ !m1 to enri* !mselves4 ,?is is n only !ft1 b p]fidi\sness1 & highly provok+ to ,god2 & des]ves a m sev]e puni%m5t f m51 ?an is usually inflict$4 ,,iii4 ,?is ,comm&m5t may be said to be brok51 by borr[+1 & n pay+ j debts2 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,! wick$ borr[e? & paye? n aga91 ,psal4 xxxvii4 #ba4 ,nev]!less1 !re are "s cases 9 :i* a man is n guilty h]e(1 ?\gh he borr[s & does n pay1 viz4 ,if1 :5 he borr[$1 !re 0 a probability ( 8 be+ able to repay x2 or o!rwise1 if he discov]$ 8 circum/ances fully to him1 ( :om he borr[$1 to :om x w\ld h]eby appe>1 :e!r !re 0 any likelihood ( pay+ him or n2 or if he gave full conviction1 :5 he borr[$1 t he 0 able to pay1 b ! provid5ce ( ,god1 )\t 8 own default1 has r5d]$ him unable2 9 ?is case m]cy is to be %ewn him1 & he is n to be reckon$ a break] ( ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,h[ev]1 a p]son is guilty ( ! brea* h]e(1 9 borr[+1 & n pay+ debts4 #a4 ,if ! borr[] pret5ds 8 circum/ances to be bett] ?an !y are1 & s makes ! l5d] believe1 t1 9 a limit$ "t1 he %all be able to repay him2 :51 9 8 own consci5ce1 he appreh5ds t !re is no probability h]e(4 #b4 ,:5 a p]son 0 9 su* circum/ances at ! "t ( 8 borr[+1 t by indu/ry 9 8 call+1 he might be able to pay ! cr$itor2 b1 by neglect ( bus9ess1 or embezzl+ 8 sub/ance1 he r5d]s himself unable to pay1 su* an "o is *>geable ) ! brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t4 #c4 ,if pity be %ewn1 by comp\nd+ = a "p1 in/ead ( ! :ole debt1 9 case ( pres5t insolv5cy2 ?\gh ! debtor1 9 =m ( law1 be dis*>g$1 ) ! cr$itor's cons5t2 yet ! law ( ,god & nature1 obliges him to pay ! :ole debt1 if provid5ce makes him able h]eaft]2 or else he c h>dly be excus$ f ! brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,?is leads u to enquire1 :at judgm5t we may pass on ! ,israelites borr[+ ( ! ,egyptians jewels ( silv]1 & jewels ( gold2 :i* we read ( 9 ,exod4 xii4 #ce4 :e!r !y 7 h]e9 guilty ( ! brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,answ4 ,! ^w#c :i* we r5d] borr[$1 might z well be r5d]$ ask$1 or dem&$4 ,& s we mu/ suppose1 t ! ,egyptians 7 s desir\s t ! ,israelites %\ld be gone1 appreh5d+1 t if !y cont9u$1 !y 7 all dead m51 t !y might h ( !m :atev] !y dem&$1 z necess>y = ?is exp$ition2 &1 if !y came back aga91 z !y suppos$ !y %\ld1 !y w\ld be oblig$ to return !m4 ,if ?is be ! s5se ( ! ,hebrew ^w1 !re is no difficulty 9 ! text1 nor any appe>ance ( ! brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,b s9ce ! s5se ( ! ^w is indet]m9ate1 signify+ to dem&1 z well z to borr[1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 ,god's ord] imports ! =m]2 ?\gh !y might und]/& x 9 ! latt]1 z d5ot+ a borr[+ ) a design to re/ore4 ,!re=e1 let x be consid]$1 7#a47 ,t !y did ?is by ,god's comm&1 :o has a "r to take away ! goods t "o possesses1 if he pleases1 & give !m to ano!r2 = he takes away no?+ b 8 own4 ,n[1 t !y _h 8 w>rant = borr[+ or dem&+ ^! ?+s ( ! ,egyptians1 appe>s f ! second v]se4 7#b47 ,! reason :y ,god ord]$ !m to d ?is1 if we look beyond 8 absolute sov]eignty1 01 because ! ,israelites des]v$ !m z wages1 = _! h>d s]vice2 & ?is might be reckon$ a rew>d ( ! good (fices t ,joseph _h done to t k+dom2 :i* _h be5 long s9ce =gott54 7#c47 ,z to :at conc]ns ! ,israelites1 x is probable1 !y expect$ no?+ else b to return aga91 & re/ore to ! own]s :at !y _h borr[$ ( !m1 aft] !y _h sacrific$ to ,god 9 ! wild]ness2 at lea/1 !y 7 :olly passive1 & dispos$ to foll[ ! div9e conduct1 by ! h& ( ,moses4 ,& :5 !y 7 9 ! wild]ness1 !y c\ld n re/ore :at !y _h borr[$1 s9ce ! own]s !re(1 z is m ?an probable1 7 dr[n$ 9 ! ,r$ ,sea1 ^: rev5ge & covet\sness1 z well z ,ph>aoh's ord]s1 prompt$ !m to foll[ !m4 ,or if "s ( ! own]s might h be5 he>d (1 z yet surviv+1 _! "r to :at 0 borr[$ ( !m1 0 =feit$1 by reason ( ! ho/ile pursuit ( ,ph>aoh & 8 ho/s1 :i* put !m into a /ate ( w>4 ,?is may lead u f>!r to enquire1 :at judgm5t we may pass on ! _m ravages & plund]s t are g5]ally made by armies engag$ 9 w>2 :e!r !y may be reckon$ a brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t8 ,&1 #a4 ,x is beyond dispute1 t1 if ! w> be unju/1 z all ! blood t is %$1 is murd]1 or a brea* ( ! six? ,comm&m5t2 s all ! damage t is done by burn+ ( h\ses1 or tak+ away ! goods ( ^? aga9/ :om x is c>ri$ on1 is a brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,b1 #b4 ,if we suppose ! w> to be j1 & ! damage done only to ^? :o are imm$iately conc]n$ 9 x1 & t x is an exp$i5t to procure peace2 x is unque/ionably lawful1 & no brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,?us :5 ! ,israelites 7 comm&$ to de/roy ! inhabitants ( ! l& ( ,canaan1 z crim9als1 !y 7 admitt$ to seize on ! spoil ( o!r nations1 :o 7 remote f !m1 ,deut4 xx4 #ad1 #ae4 :5 conqu]$ by !m4 #c4 ,z = ^? plund]s & robb]ies :i* are committ$ on private p]sons1 :o are n conc]n$ 9 ! w> any o!rwise ?an z subjects ( ! gov]nm5t1 aga9/ :i* x is und]tak52 & especially1 if _! loss has no direct t5d5cy to procure peace2 ?is c h>dly be ju/ifi$ f be+ a brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,,iv4 ,?is ,comm&m5t is also brok5 by oppression2 :]eby ! ri* may be said to rob1 & ev5 swall[ up ! poor1 ,psal4 xiv4 #d4 ,psal4 x4 #i4 ,micah iii4 #b1 #c4 ,n[ !re are v>i\s ways by :i* p]sons may be said to oppress o!rs4 #a4 ,by engross+ ^? goods :i* are necess>y = food or clo?+1 !reby to enhance ! price !re(1 :]eby ! poor are br\ght into great extremities4 #b4 ,:5 p]sons enri* !mselves out ( ! unm]ciful lab\r exact$ ( _! s]vants1 :om !y w h>dly suff] to live1 to eat ! j rew>d ( _! s]vice4 ,su* a ma/] 0 ,laban to ,jacob1 ,g54 xxxi4 #da1 #db4 #c4 ,:5 l&lords turn _! t5ants out ( _! h\ses or f>ms1 :5 !y f9d t !y get a com=table subsi/5ce by _! indu/ry1 tak+ occasion f !nce1 to raise _! r5t1 9 proportion to ! success ,god gives !m !re94 #d4 ,:5 ! ri* make ! poor suff] by long delays1 to pay _! debts1 t !y may ga9 advantage by ! improvem5t ( t money :i* !y ought to h paid !m4 ,v4 ,a p]son may be said to break ?is ,comm&m5t1 by engag+ 9 unju/ & vexati\s law-suits4 ,h[ev]1 x is to be own$1 t go+ to law is n1 at all times1 unju/2 = x is sometimes a relief aga9/ oppression2 & x is agreeable to ! law ( nature = e "o to def5d 8 j rights2 & = ?is reason ,god appo9t$ judges1 7to det]m9e su*-l causes7 to :om ! p 7 to h rec\rse1 t !y might %ew !m ! s5t5ce ( judgm5t1 ,deut4 xvii4 #h1 #i4 ,nev]!less1 we mu/ sometimes conclude law-suits to be oppressive2 z1 #a4 ,:5 ! ri* make use ( ! law1 to prev5t1 or prolong ! paym5t ( _! debts1 or to take away ! rights ( ! poor1 :o1 z !y suppose1 w r suff] injuries ?an attempt to def5d !mselves4 #b4 ,:5 bribes are ei!r giv5 or tak51 ) a design to p]v]t ju/ice1 #a ,sam4 viii4 #b4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t ! p]son :o pleads an unrighte\s cause1 conceal+ ! kn[n tru?1 p]v]t+ ! s5se ( ! law1 or alleg+ t = law or fact1 :i* he kn[s n to be s2 & ! judge :o passes s5t5ce aga9/ 8 consci5ce1 respect+ ! p]son ( ! ri*1 & br[-beat+ ! poor2 ^! are all conf$]ates 9 oppression2 & su* me?ods ( proce$+1 are beyond dispute1 a brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,obj4 ,our ,savi\r =bids go+ to law1 ?\gh x 7 to recov] our j rights2 :5 he says1 ,if any man w sue !e at ! law1 & take away ?y coat1 let him h ?y cloke also1 ,matt4 v4 #dj4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$2 t "s ?+s may be omitt$ = prud5tial reasons1 :i* w\ld n o!rwise be unlawful to be done4 ,our ,savi\r does n =bid us+ our endeav\rs1 9 a legal way1 to recov] our "r 9 all cases2 b m especially at t "t1 :5 8 foll[]s c\ld h>dly expect to meet ) ju/ice4 ,&1 x may be1 !y 7 oppress$ by f9es1 or di/ress1 laid on !m1 = _! embrac+ ,*ri/ianity2 9 ?is case he advises !m1 pati5tly to be> injuries1 :5 !y c\ld h>dly expect relief f _! unju/ judges4 ,,vi4 ,?is ,comm&m5t is brok5 by extortion1 or oppressive usury4 ,?us x is said ( ! righte\s man1 ,he putte? n out 8 money to usury1 ,psal4 xv4 #e4 ,! ^w#d signifies bit+ usury2 :i* is1 beyond dispute1 unlawful4 ,we h else:]e consid]$ 9 :at cases ! ,israelites might take usury1 & :5 n#e4 ,&1 ^u ! :ole1 x is c]ta9ly unlawful1 to exact m ?an ! legal rate or wor? ( ! loan ( money2 or to exact any usury ( ! poor2 especially = t :i* 0 borr[$ to supply !m ) ! necess>ies ( life4 ,hav+ consid]$ 9 :at in/ances ?is ,comm&m5t is brok51 we proce$ to %ew1 :at a p]son ought to d1 :o has be5 guilty ( ! brea* !re(1 9 any ( ! =em5tion$ in/ances1 9 ord] to 8 mak+ re/itution = ! injuries he has done to 8 neighb\r4 ,?is ought always to att5d ! ex]cise ( s9c]e rep5tance 9 ^? :o h be5 guilty ( ?is s91 ( :i* we h an in/ance 9 ,zac*eus1 ,luke xix4 #h4 & ! neglect h]e( w be l a worm at ! root ( ill gott5 e/ates1 & w be little bett] ?an a cont9ual !ft4 ,obj4 #a4 ,to ?is x is object$1 t ?is may be a prejudice to our reputation1 by mak+ our crime public1 :i* be=e 0 only kn[n to ourselves4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$2 #a4 ,t1 :at we d 9 ?is matt]1 is n really a reproa*1 b an hon\r2 & x is h>dly to be suppos$1 t he1 to :om we p]=m s j & unexpect$ a duty1 w be s b>b>\s z to divulge or improve ?is aga9/ u1 to our disadvantage4 #b4 ,!re are private ways ( retaliation1 :]eby ! injur$ p>ty may receive :at is s5t to him1 9 a way ( re/itution1 & n "k f :om x comes2 or1 good turns may be done to him1 9 a way ( comp5sation = ! damages he has receiv$1 & he n "k1 t !y are done ) ?is design2 &1 by ?is means1 we disburd5 our consci5ces1 p]=m a necess>y duty1 &1 at ! same "t1 prev5t ! suppos$ ill-consequ5ces t might att5d x4 ,obj4 #b4 ,x is f>!r object$1 t sometimes ! mak+ re/itution is impracticable2 z :5 ! p]son injur$ is dead1 & we "k ( none t has a "r to receive x4 ,& sometimes we may h be5 guilty ( s _m in/ances ( fraud & oppression1 &1 t to su* a great numb] ( p]sons1 t x is next to impossible1 to make re/itution4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$2 t :5 x is impossible = u to make re/itution to ^? :om we h injur$2 or1 :5 we "k ( none t survive !m1 :o h a "r to receive x1 ! be/ exp$i5t1 ,i appreh5d1 we c make use (1 is1 to give x to ! poor2 =1 s9ce x is n1 9 ju/ice1 our own1 we d1 z x 71 h]eby give x to ! ,"l1 :o is ! orig9al proprietor ( all ?+s4 ,footnote #c3 ,! ,hebrew ^w :i* is "h us$1 does n only signify commodavit1 or usui d$it1 or accepit1 b petiit1 or po/ulavit2 9 ! la/ ( :i* s5ses x is to be und]/ood1 9 ,deut4 x4 #ab4 ,:at do? ! ,"l require or dem& ( !e1 c4 ,& 9 ,judges v4 #be4 :]e ! same ^w is us$1 x is said1 t ,sis]a ask$ wat] ( ,jael2 n z "o t 0 borr[+ x ( h]1 b z a gratuity = =m] k9dness :i* he _h %ewn to h]4 ,footnote #d3 ,f 1 momordit4 ,footnote #e3 ,see #c vol4 p4 #dbb4 ,que/4 ,,cxliii41 ,,cxliv41 ,,cxlv4 ,,que/4 ,,cxliii4 ,:at is ! n9? ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! n9? ,comm&m5t is1 ,?\ %alt n be> false witness aga9/ ?y neighb\r4 ,,que/4 ,,cxliv4 ,:at are ! duties requir$ 9 ! n9? ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! duties requir$ 9 ! n9? ,comm&m5t are1 ! pres]v+ & promot+ ( tru? betwe5 man & man1 & ! good "n ( our neighb\r z well z our own4 ,appe>+1 & /&+ =1 & f ! he>t1 s9c]ely1 freely1 cle>ly1 & fully1 speak+ ! tru?1 & only ! tru?1 9 matt]s ( judgm5t & ju/ice1 & 9 all o!r ?+s :atsoev]2 a *>itable e/eem ( our neighb\rs2 lov+1 desir+1 & rejoic+ 9 _! good "n1 sorr[+ =1 & cov]+ ( _! infirmities2 freely ackn[l$g+ _! gifts & graces2 def5d+ _! innoc5cy2 a ready receiv+ ( a good report1 & unwill+ness to admit an evil report conc]n+ !m1 disc\rag+ tale-be>]s1 flatt]]s1 & sl&]]s2 love & c>e ( our own good "n1 & def5d+ x :5 ne$ require?1 keep+ ( lawful promises1 /udy+ & practis+ ( :atsoev] ?+s are true1 hone/1 lovely1 & ( good report4 ,,que/4 ,,cxlv4 ,:at are ! s9s =bidd5 9 ! n9? ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! s9s =bidd5 9 ! n9? ,comm&m5t1 are1 all prejudic+ ! tru?1 & ! good "n ( our neighb\rs z well z our own1 especially 9 public judicature1 giv+ false evid5ce1 suborn+ false witnesses1 witt+ly appe>+ & plead+ = an evil cause1 out-fac+ & ov]-be>+ ! tru?1 pass+ unju/ s5t5ce1 call+ evil good1 & good evil1 rew>d+ ! wick$ accord+ to ! "w ( ! righte\s2 & ! righte\s accord+ to ! "w ( ! wick$2 =g]y1 conceal+ ! tru?1 undue sil5ce 9 a j cause1 & hold+ our peace :5 iniquity calle? = ei!r a repro( f ourselves1 or compla9t to o!rs2 speak+ ! tru? unseasonably1 or malici\sly to a wrong end1 or p]v]t+ x to a wrong mean+1 or 9 d\btful & equivocal expressions1 to ! prejudice ( tru? or ju/ice1 speak+ untru?1 ly+1 sl&]+1 back-bit+1 detract+1 tale-be>+1 :isp]+1 sc(f+1 revil+1 ra%1 h>%1 & p>tial1 c5sur+1 miscon/ru+ int5tions1 words1 & actions1 flatt]+1 va9-glori\s boa/+1 ?9k+ or speak+ too highly or too meanly ( ourselves or o!rs1 d5y+ ! gifts & graces ( ,god1 aggravat+ small] faults1 hid+1 excus+1 or ext5uat+ ( s9s :5 call$ to a free confession1 unnecess>y discov]+ ( infirmities1 rais+ false rum\rs1 receiv+ & c\nt5anc+ evil reports1 & /opp+ our e>s aga9/ j def5ce1 evil suspicion1 envy+ or griev+ at ! des]v$ cr$it ( any1 endeav\r+ or desir+ to impair x1 rejoic+ 9 _! disgrace & infamy1 scornful contempt1 fond admiration1 brea* ( lawful promises1 neglect+ su* ?+s z are ( good report1 & practis+ or n avoid+ ourselves or n h9d]+1 :at we c 9 o!rs1 su* ?+s z procure an ill "n4 ,9 ?is ,comm&m5t we are to consid]1 ,i4 ,:at are ! duties requir$8 ,^! are1 #a4 ,our endeav\r+ to promote tru? 9 all we say or d2 & t1 z to :at ei!r conc]ns ourselves1 or o!rs4 ,z to :at conc]ns ourselves1 we are to f5ce aga9/ e ?+ t sav\rs ( deceit or hypocrisy2 &1 9 our :ole conv]sation1 endeav\r to be :at we pret5d to be2 or to speak no?+ b :at we "k1 or believe to be true1 ^u good evid5ce1 ! contr>y :]eunto is ly+4 ,z to :at conc]ns o!rs1 we mu/ n neglect to reprove s9 9 !m1 h[ mu* soev] our worldly int]e/ may lie at /ake4 ,?us ,az>iah reprov$ ,uzziah1 #b ,*ron4 xxvi4 #ah4 & ,elijah1 ,ahab2 ?\gh ?is c\ld n b be an haz>d\s attempt 9 ea* ( !m4 ,moreov]1 we mu/ endeav\r to undeceive o!rs1 :o are mi/ak52 especially if ! error1 !y are liable to1 be ( su* a nature1 t x endang]s ! loss ( _! salvation4 ,we are also to v9dicate ^? :o are reproa*$ by o!rs1 to ! utmo/ ( our p[]1 accord+ z ! cause w admit ( x4 #b4 ,?is ,comm&m5t obliges u1 to endeav\r to promote our own1 & our neighb\r's good "n4 7#a47 ,our own good "n2 :i* consi/s1 n 9 our hav+ ! applause ( ! _w1 b 9 our des]v+ ! j e/eem !re(1 & 9 our be+ lov$ & valu$ = our usefulness to mank9d 9 g5]al4 ,& ?is e/eem is n to be ga9$ by comm5d+ ourselves1 or do+ any ?+1 b :at we engage 9 ) a good consci5ce1 & ! fe> ( ,god4 ,& 9 ord] h]eto1 we mu/1 take he$ t we d n contract an intimacy ) ^?1 ^: conv]sation is a reproa* to ! gospel1 ,prov4 xxviii4 #g4 ,also we mu/ r5d] good = evil1 & n give occasion to ^?1 :o wat* = our halt+1 to insult u z to any ?+1 besides unavoidable infirmities1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #ab4 ,phil4 iv4 #h4 ,?is degree ( hon\r 9 ! _w1 we ought fir/ to endeav\r to ga91 especially s f> z x is necess>y to our hon\r+ ,god1 & be+ useful to o!rs4 ,& !n we mu/ be c>eful to ma9ta9 our good "n2 =asmu* z ! loss !re(1 especially1 9 ^? :o h made a public pr(ession ( religion1 w reflect di%on\r on ! ways ( ,god1 f :5ce 8 enemies w take occasion to blaspheme1 #b ,sam4 xii4 #ad4 ,b if all our endeav\rs to ma9ta9 our "* & reputation are to no purpose2 be+1 nev]!less1 foll[$ ) reproa* z well z hatr$ & malice1 f an unju/ & c5sori\s _w2 let u look to x1 t if we suff] reproa*1 x be wrongfully2 n z evil do]s1 b = keep+ a good consci5ce 9 ! sight ( ,god2 :i* may be a means to make ^? t reproa* u1 a%am$1 #a ,pet4 iii4 #af4 ,moreov]1 let u c\nt ! reproa* ( ,*ri/1 t is1 = 8 sake1 a glory1 *ap4 iv4 #ad4 ,acts v4 #da4 ,aga91 let u always value _! good op9ion mo/1 :o are ,*ri/'s be/ fri5ds2 & expect little else b ill treatm5t f 8 enemies2 & !n we %all be less disappo9t$1 :5 we are expos$ to x4 ,& let u n decl9e any ?+ t is our duty1 9 :i* ! hon\r ( ,god1 & ! welf>e ( 8 p1 is conc]n$1 = fe> ( reproa*2 b 9 ?is case1 leave our good "n 9 ,*ri/'s h&2 ^: provid5ce is conc]n$1 =1 & takes c>e (1 ! hon\r1 z well z ! weal? & outw>d e/ate ( 8 p4 7#b47 ,we are to endeav\r to ma9ta9 ! good "n ( o!rs2 & 9 ord] !reto1 we mu/ r5d] to !m ^? m>ks ( respect & hon\r1 :i* _! "*1 & advancem5t 9 gifts1 or grace1 calls =2 yet )\t be+ guilty ( s]vile flatt]y or dissimulation4 ,& if !y are 9 dang] ( do+ any ?+ t may =feit _! good "n1 we are c>efully to reprove !m1 :ile we h a due reg>d to any good ?+ t is 9 !m1 t[>ds ! ,"l _! ,god2 &1 9 ma9ta9+ _! good "n1 we are to conceal _! faults1 :5 we may d x )\t betray+ ! int]e/ ( ,*ri/2 & especially :5 ! hon\r ( ,god1 & _! good1 is1 by ?is means1 bett] promot$1 ?an by divulg+ !m1 #a ,pet4 iv4 #h4 ,prov4 xvii4 #i4 ,h[ev]1 ?is is n )\t "s exceptions2 & !re=e x may be obs]v$1 t we are n to conceal ! crimes committ$ by o!rs4 #a4 ,if private admonition = sc&al\s s9s committ$1 prove ineffectual1 & ! discov]+ !m to o!rs may make ! (f5d] a%am$1 & promote 8 re=mation2 !n we are n to conceal 8 crimes1 ?\gh ! divulg+ !m may less5 ! e/eem :i* o!rs h ( him1 s9ce x is bett] = him to be a%am$ be=e m51 ?an p]i% 9 8 hypocrisy1 ,matt4 xviii4 #af1 #ag4 #b4 ,if ! crime committ$ be su*1 t %ame1 & ! loss ( 8 good "n1 be a j puni%m5t due to x1 we are n to conceal x1 !reby to /op ! c\rse ( ju/ice4 #c4 ,:5 ! hon\r & good "n ( an innoc5t p]son _c be ma9ta9$1 unless by divulg+ ! crimes ( ! guilty1 he t1 9 ?is case1 has =feit$ 8 good "n1 ought to lose x1 r ?an he t has n4 ,we %all close ?is head by consid]+ :at reason we h to endeav\r to ma9ta9 ! good "n ( o!rs4 ,to take away our neighb\r's good "n1 is to take away "o ( ! mo/ valuable privileges he is possess$ (1 ! loss :]e( may be inexpressibly detrim5tal to him4 ,& sometimes x may affect 8 secul> int]e/2 s t h]eby we may be said to take away 8 weal? & outw>d e/ate1 & prev5t 8 usefulness 9 t /ation ( life 9 :i* provid5ce has fix$ him4 ,accord+ly we are to express a due conc]n = ! hon\r & reputation ( o!rs z well z ourselves4 ,?us conc]n+ ! duties requir$ 9 ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,,ii4 ,we proce$ to consid] ! s9s =bidd5 !re92 :i* are conta9$ 9 t g5]al expression be>+ false witness3 ,?is may ei!r respect ourselves or o!rs4 ,a p]son may be said to be> false witness aga9/ himself2 & t ei!r 9 ?9k+ too highly or meanly ( himself2 9 ! =m] respect we value ourselves1 or our suppos$ atta9m5ts1 ei!r 9 gifts or graces1 too mu*1 9 :i* we are1 = ! mo/ "p1 mi/ak51 & pass a wrong judgm5t on !m1 & are ready to say1 ) ! *ur* at ,laodicea1 ,i am ri* & increas$ ) goods1 & h ne$ ( no?+2 & "k n t we are wret*$1 & mis]able1 & poor1 & bl9d1 & nak$1 ,rev4 iii4 #ag4 ,^!1 on ! "o h&1 mi/ake ! common gifts ( ! ,_s1 = grace1 & conclude !mselves to be some?+1 :5 !y are no?+3 ,&1 on ! o!r h&1 _m conclude1 t !y h no grace1 & rank !mselves among hypocrites & unbeliev]s1 :5 _! he>ts are "r ) ,god1 & !y h _h l>ge exp]i5ce ( ! p[]ful influ5ces ( 8 ,_s1 b are n s5sible !re(4 ,?us ,*ri/ says to ! *ur* 9 ,smyrna1 ,i "k ?y pov]ty2 b ?\ art ri*1 *ap4 ii4 #i4 ,9 ^! respects p]sons may be said to be> false witness aga9/ !mselves4 ,b t :i* is pr9cipally =bidd5 9 ?is ,comm&m5t1 is1 a p]son's be>+ false witness aga9/ 8 neighb\r2 & t :5 he ei!r endeav\rs to deceive1 or d him prejudice1 z to 8 reputation 9 ! _w2 ! "o is call$ ly+1 ! o!r back-bit+ or sl&]+4 ,z to ! =m] ( ^!1 :5 we speak t :i* is contr>y to :at we "k to be tru?1 ) a design to deceive1 ?is is :at we call tell+ a lye2 & :5 we act t :i* is contr>y to tru?1 x may be deem$ a practical lye2 bo? ( :i* are v great s9s4 #a4 ,a p]son is guilty ( ly+1 :5 he speaks t :i* is contr>y to tru?1 ) a design to deceive3 ,?is ! old prophet at ,be!l did1 to ! prophet ( ! ,"l2 ^u :i* occasion x is said1 t he ly$ unto him1 #a ,k+s xiii4 #ah4 ,t ?is may be f>!r consid]$1 let x be obs]v$1 t x is n b>ely a speak+ :at is contr>y to tru?2 = t a p]son may d1 & be guiltless2 z1 #a4 ,:5 !re is "s circum/ance t discov]s him to speak ironically2 & !re=e he does n appe> to h a design to deceive ^?1 to :om he addresses 8 disc\rse4 ,?us :5 ! prophet ,micaiah said to ,ahab1 ,g & prosp]1 = ! ,"l %all deliv] x1 viz4 ,ramo?-,gilead1 into ! h&s ( ! k+s1 *ap4 xxii4 #ae4 x is pla9 t he spake ! language ( ! false prophets1 & t ,ahab und]/ood him 9 ?is s5se1 or suspect$ t he spake ironically2 & !re=e says1 ,h[ _m times %all ,i adjure !e1 t ?\ tell me no?+ b t :i* is true8 v]4 #af4 ,^u :i*1 ! prophet tells him1 )\t an irony1 ?\gh 9 a metaphorical way1 :i* ,ahab easily und]/ood2 ,i saw all ,israel scatt]$ ^u ! hills1 z %eep t h n a %eph]d3 ,& ! ,"l said1 ,^! h no ma/]1 let !m return e man to 8 h\se 9 peace1 v]4 #ag4 :i* 0 an intimation1 t1 if he w5t up to ,ramo?-,gilead1 he %\ld fall 9 battle3 ,^u :i* occasion ,ahab says to ,jeho%aphat1 ,did ,i n tell !e1 t he w\ld prophesy no good conc]n+ me1 b evil1 v]4 #ah4 by :i* x appe>s1 t ! prophet did n deceive him1 not)/&+ ! mode ( speak+1 :i* he at fir/ made use (1 )\t consid]+ x z an irony1 seem$ to intimate z mu*4 #b4 ,a p]son may speak t :i* is contr>y to tru?1 be+ impos$ on himself1 )\t any design to deceive ano!r4 ,?is _c1 inde$1 accord+ to ! description be=e giv51 be prop]ly call$ a lie3 ,h[ev]1 he may s9 by ass]t+ too positively1 t :i* he ?9ks to be true f probable circum/ances1 or unc]ta9 in=mation2 especially if :at he reports1 c>ries 9 x t :i* is matt] ( sc&al1 or c5sure4 ,?is 0 ! case ( ,job's fri5ds1 :o did n tell a lie aga9/ _! own consci5ces3 ,nev]!less1 !y 7 too p]emptory 9 *>g+ him ) hypocrisy1 )\t suffici5t gr\nd2 !re=e ,god imputes folly to !m1 9 t !y _h n spok5 ( him ! ?+ :i* 0 "r1 ,job xlii4 #h4 ,"h x may be enquir$1 :e!r a p]son1 :o designs n to deceive1 nor speaks contr>y to ! dictates ( 8 own consci5ce2 yet if he promises to d a ?+1 & does x n1 is guilty ( ly+8 ,to :i* x may be repli$1 #a/1 ,t if a p]son promises to d a ?+1 :i*1 at ! same "t he really designs1 & aft]w>ds uses all ! endeav\rs he c\ld1 to fulfil 8 promise1 & some?+ un=ese5 happ5s1 9 ! c\rse ( provid5ce1 :i* prev5ts ! execution !re(1 he _c1 prop]ly speak+1 be said to be guilty ( a lie2 ?\gh we ought n to promise any ?+ b ^u ?is supposition1 t ,god enables u to p]=m x4 #b;dly1 ,if a p]son int5ds to d a ?+1 &1 accord+ly1 promises to d x1 b aft]w>ds sees "s ju/ifiable reason to alt] 8 m9d1 he is n guilty ( a lie2 s9ce all creatures are suppos$ to be mutable4 ,?us ! angels told ,lot1 t !y w\ld abide 9 ! /reet all night2 b aft]w>ds1 ^u 8 intreaty1 !y w5t into ! h\se ) him1 ,g54 xix4 #b1 #c4 ,& our ,savi\r1 :5 he walk$ ) 8 disciples to ,emmaus1 made z ?\gh he w\ld h gone f>!r3 ,b !y con/ra9$ him1 say+1 abide ) u2 & he w5t 9 to t>ry ) !m1 ,luke xxiv4 #bh1 #bi4 ,b1 not)/&+ ?is if a p]son promises to d any ?+ t is ( advantage to ano!r1 z ! pay+ a j debt1 c4 x is n a suffici5t excuse1 to cle> him f ! guilt ( s91 if he pret5ds t he has alt]$ 8 m9d1 suppos+ t x is 9 8 p[] to fulfil x3 ,= ?is is1 inde$1 a brea* ( ! eigh? ,comm&m5t1 & 9 "s respects1 x w appe> to him1 to be a violation ( ?is4 ,t we may m p>ticul>ly speak conc]n+ ! s9 ( ly+ :i* multitudes are *>geable )1 let x be obs]v$1 t !re are ?ree sorts ( lies1 #a/1 ,:5 a p]son speaks t :i* is contr>y to tru?1 & ! dictates ( 8 own consci5ce1 ) a design to cov] a fault or excuse himself or o!rs3 ,?is we g5]ally call an (fici\s lie#f4 #b;dly1 ,:5 a p]son speaks t :i* is contr>y to ! kn[n tru?1 9 a je/+ way2 & embelli%es 8 disc\rse ) 8 own fictions1 design+ h]eby to impose on o!rs3 ,?is !y are guilty (1 :o inv5t false news1 or tell /ories = tru?1 :i* !y "k to be false4 ,?is is to lie 9 a je/+1 ludicr\s mann]#g4 #c;dly1 ,!re is a p]nici\s lie1 viz4 :5 a p]son raises & spreads a false report ) a design to d injury to ano!r2 :i* is a complicat$ crime1 & ! wor/ sort ( ly+#h4 ,"h !re are two or ?ree enquiries :i* x may n be improp] to take notice (2 7#a47 ,:e!r ! midwives 7 guilty ( an (fici\s lie1 :5 !y told ,ph>aoh1 9 ,exod4 i4 #ai4 t ! ,hebrew wom5 7 deliv]$ ( _! *ildr5 ere !y came 9 unto !m2 conc]n+ :om x is said1 9 ! foll[+ v]se1 t ,god dealt well ) ! midwives = ?is report1 :i* c>ries 9 x ! appe>ance ( a lie4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 #a4 ,t !y seem n to h be5 guilty ( a lie2 = x is n improbable1 t ,god 9 m]cy to ! ,hebrew wom51 & _! *ildr51 might give !m uncommon /r5g?2 s t !y might be deliv]$ )\t ! midwives assi/ance3 ,or1 #b4 ,if ?is 0 n ! case ( all ! ,hebrew wom51 b only ( "s1 or _m ( !m1 ! midwives report conta9s only a conceal+ "p ( ! tru?1 :ile !y relat$ 9 o!r respects1 t :i* 0 matt] ( fact4 ,n[ a p]son is n guilty ( tell+ a lie1 :o does n discov] all t he kn[s4 ,!re is a va/ diff]5ce betwe5 conceal+ a "p ( ! tru?1 & tell+ t :i* is directly false4 ,no "o is oblig$ to tell all he kn[s1 to "o1 :o1 he is sure1 w make a bad use ( x4 ,?is seems to be ! case ( ! midwives2 & !re=e _! action 0 ju/ifiable1 & comm5d$ by ,god1 !y be+ n guilty1 prop]ly speak+1 ( an (fici\s lye4 7#b47 ,ano!r enquiry is1 :at judgm5t we mu/ pass conc]n+ ! actions ( ,rahab1 ! h>lot1 :o inv5t$ an (fici\s lye1 to save ! spies f ^? :o pursu$ !m1 9 ,jo%4 ii4 #d1 #e4 x is said1 %e took ! two m5 & hid !m2 &1 at ! same "t1 pret5d$1 s ^? :o 7 s5t to enquire ( h] conc]n+ !m1 t %e wi/ n :5ce !y 72 b t !y w5t out ( ! city ab\t ! "t ( ! %utt+ ( ! gate2 ?\gh :i!r !y w5t %e knew n4 ,! ma9 difficulty we h to acc\nt =1 is :at ! apo/le says1 9 :i* he seems to comm5d ?is action1 9 ,heb4 xi4 #ca4 ,by fai? ,rahab p]i%$ n ) !m t believ$ n1 :5 %e _h receiv$ ! spies ) peace4 ,answ4 ,to :i* x may be repli$1 t ! apo/le says1 inde$1 t %e receiv$ ! spies ) peace1 t is1 %e protect$1 & did n betray !m into ! h& ( _! enemies3 ,b ?is act ( fai? does n relate directly to ! lie t %e inv5t$ to conceal !m2 =1 d\btless1 %e w\ld h be5 m cle> f ! guilt ( s91 _h %e refus$ to give ! mess5g]s any answ] relat+ to !m1 & s _h giv5 !m leave to se>* = !m1 & left ! ev5t h]e( to provid5ce4 ,?is1 inde$1 0 a v difficult duty2 = x might h endang]$ h] life2 & h] *oos+ to secure !m & h]self1 by inv5t+ ?is lie1 br\ght ) x a degree ( guilt1 & 0 an in/ance ( ! weakness ( h] fai? 9 ?is respect4 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 t fai? :i* ! apo/le comm5ds 9 h]1 respects "s o!r circum/ances att5d+ ?is action2 &1 accord+ly1 x is n said1 t by fai? %e made ! report to ! mess5g]s conc]n+ ! spies2 b %e receiv$ !m ) peace3 ,& !re are sev]al ?+s 9 :i* h] fai? 0 v rem>kable1 z1 #a4 ,t %e 0 confid5t t ! ,"l w\ld give !m ! l&1 :i* !y 7 cont5d+ =1 ,jo%4 ii4 #i4 #b4 ,9 t %e makes a j inf]5ce relat+ to ?is matt]1 f ! wond]s t ,god _h wr\ght = !m 9 ! r$ sea1 v]4 #aj4 ,&1 #c4 ,9 t noble confession :i* %e makes1 t ! ,"l _! ,god1 is ,god 9 heav5 above1 & ! e>? b5ea?1 v]4 #aa4 #d4 ,h] fai? appe>s1 9 t %e put h]self "u _! protection1 & desir$ to take h] lot ) !m2 :i* 0 done at ! haz>d ( h] own life2 :i* %e might h sav$1 & probably1 h receiv$ a rew>d1 _h %e betray$ !m4 ,?is1 ,i conceive to be a bett] v9dication ( ,rahab's conduct1 ?an t :i* is alleg$1 by "s :o suppose1 t by ent]+ into conf$]acy ) ! spies1 %e put h]self into a /ate ( w> ) h] own c\ntry-m51 & s 0 n oblig$ to speak tru? to ! m5 ( ,j]i*o2 s9ce ?is w\ld h _m ill consequ5ces att5d+ x1 & give too mu* c\nt5ance to p]sons deceiv+ o!rs1 "u pret5ce ( be+ 9 a /ate ( w> ) !m4 ,&1 z to :at ! ,papi/s say 9 h] v9dication1 t a good design w ju/ify a bad action2 t x is n true 9 fact2 & !re=e n to be appli$ to h] case4 7#c47 ,x might be f>!r enquir$1 :at judgm5t ought we to pass on ! me?od t ,jacob took to obta9 ! bless+1 :5 he told 8 fa!r1 ,i am ,esau1 ?y fir/-born2 ,i h done accord+ z ?\ bade/ me1 ,g54 xxvii4 #ai4 :e!r he 0 guilty ( a lie h]e98 ,answ4 ,!re is n ! lea/ d\bt b t he 04 ,"s1 inde$1 endeav\r to excuse him1 by alleg+1 t he _h1 be=e ?is1 b\ght ! bir?-"r ( ,esau2 &1 ^u ?is acc\nt he calls himself ,isaac's fir/-born4 ,b ?is w n cle> him f ! guilt ( a lye2 s9ce x 0 an equivocation1 & spok5 ) a design to deceive4 ,o!rs own x to h be5 a lye2 b ext5uate x1 f ! consid]ation ( ,god's hav+ design$ ! bless+ = him be=e he 0 born1 *ap4 xxv4 #ca4 ,b ^! d n at all m5d ! matt]3 ,=1 ?\gh ,god may p]mit1 or ov]-rule ! s9ful actions ( m5 to br+ ab\t 8 own purpose2 yet ?is does n1 9 ! lea/1 ext5uate _! s94 ,t :i* may !re=e be obs]v$1 ) ref]5ce to ?is action ( 81 & ! consequ5ce !re(1 is1 t good m5 are sometimes liable to s9ful infirmities1 z ,jacob 02 :o1 0 foll[$ ) _m sore rebukes ( provid5ce1 :i* made ! rema9+ "p ( 8 life v uneasy4 #a/1 ,9 8 liv+ 9 exile tw5ty ye>s1 ) ,laban1 an h>d ma/]1 & an unju/ & unnatural fa!r-9-law4 #b;dly1 ,9 ! great di/ress t befel him 9 8 return2 occasion$ fir/ by ,laban's pursuit ( him1 & !n by ! tid+s t he receiv$ ( 8 bro!r ,esau's com+ out to meet him2 7be+ prompt$ h]eto by rev5ge :i* he _h long h>b\r$ 9 8 brea/7 ) f\r hundr$ m51 f :om he expect$ no?+ less ?an ! de/ruction ( himself1 & 8 :ole family4 #c;dly1 ,he did n obta9 deliv]ance f ! h& ( ,god )\t great wre/l+1 *ap4 xxxii4 #bd-be4 & ?is att5d$ ) weep+1 z well z mak+ supplication1 ,hos4 xii4 #d4 &1 ?\gh he prevail$1 & s obta9$ ! bless+1 & !re) =giv5ess ( 8 s92 yet ,god s ord]$ x1 t he %\ld c>ry ! m>k !re( ^u him1 z long z he liv$1 by t\*+ ! holl[ ( 8 ?igh1 :i* occasion$ an incurable lam5ess4 7#d47 ,ano!r enquiry is1 :e!r ! prophet ,elijah did n tell a lie to ! ,syrian ho/1 :o 7 be=e ,do?an1 9 que/ ( him1 :5 he said1 9 #b ,k+s vi4 #ai4 ,?is is n ! way1 nei!r is ?is ! city3 ,foll[ me1 & ,i w br+ y to ! man y seek4 ,b he l$ !m to ,sam>ia8 ,answ4 ,if :at he says to !m be duly consid]$1 x w appe> n to be a lie2 = he told !m no?+ b :at prov$ true1 accord+ to ! import ( 8 words2 =1 #a/1 ,he does n say1 ,i am n ! man ye seek1 :i* w\ld h be5 a lie2 nei!r does he say1 ! man is n "h3 b he tells !m1 ,i w lead y to ! place :]e ye %all f9d him1 or h him discov]$ & pres5t$ be=e y4 #b;dly1 ,:5 he says1 ,?is is n ! way2 nei!r is ?is ! city2 he does n say1 ?is is n ! way to ,do?an2 nei!r is ?is ! city s call$2 = !n !y w\ld h be5 able to h convict$ him ( a lie2 = !y knew t !y 7 at ,do?an be=e !y 7 /ruck ) bl9dness3 ,b ! pla9 mean+ ( 8 words is1 t ?is is n y\r way to f9d him2 s9ce ! m5 ( ?is city w n deliv] him to y2 b ,i w lead y to ! place :]e y %all see him2 & s he l$ !m to ,sam>ia1 ^u :i* _! eyes 7 op5$1 & !y saw him3 ,s t ?is 0 n a lie4 ,& ! reason ( 8 managem5t 01 t ! k+ ( ,israel1 & ! ,syrian ho/1 might be conv9c$1 t !y 7 poor creatures 9 ,god's h&1 & t he c\ld easily turn _! c\nsels into fooli%ness1 & cause _! attempts to misc>ry ) %ame1 z well z disappo9tm5t4 7#e47 ,x may be f>!r enquir$1 :e!r ! apo/le ,paul 0 guilty ( a lie2 :51 be+ *>g$1 9 ,acts xxiii4 #d1 #e4 ) revil+ ,god's high prie/1 he says1 ,i wi/ n t he 0 ! high prie/8 ,h[ 0 x possible t he %\ld ent]ta9 any d\bt conc]n+ 8 be+ ! high prie/2 :i* none1 :o 7 pres5t1 c\ld1 9 ! lea/1 "q8 ,answ4 ,we may suppose1 t ! apo/le1 :5 he says1 ,i wi/ n t he 0 ! high prie/1 int5ds no?+ else1 b ,i d n own him to be ! high prie/1 z y call him2 = he is n an high prie/ ( ,god's appo9t+ or approv+2 :i*1 _h he be51 he w\ld h act$ m becom+ t "*2 & !n ,i %\ld h _h no occasion to h told him1 ,god %all smite !e1 ?\ :it$ wall2 = t w\ld h be5 a revil+ him2 s9ce ,i "k t scripture v well1 t says1 ,?\ %alt n speak evil ( ! rul] ( ?y p2 !re=e he intimates1 t1 ?\gh he 0 an high prie/ ( man's mak+1 he 0 n "o ( ,god's approv+2 & accord+ly he 0 to be treat$ ) contempt1 in/ead ( t reg>d :i* 0 =m]ly paid to ! high prie/s1 :5 !y 7 bett] m51 & act$ m agreeable to _! "*4 ,no "o1 t des]ves to be call$ ,god's high prie/1 w\ld h ord]$ a prison]1 :o came to be tri$ = 8 life1 in/ead ( mak+ 8 def5ce1 to be smitt5 on ! m\?4 ,b1 suppose we r5d] ! words agreeably to our translation1 ,i did n und]/& t he 0 ! high prie/1 he may be v9dicat$ f ! *>ge ( tell+ a lie1 if we consid]1 #a/1 ,t ?is 0 a confus$ assembly1 & n a regul> c\rt ( judicature1 9 :i* ! judge1 or *ief magi/rate1 is kn[n to all1 by ! place 9 :i* he sits1 or ! "p he acts 9 try+ causes4 #b;dly1 ,! high prie/1 9 c\rts ( judicature1 0 n kn[n by any robe or di/9ct habit t he wore1 z judges n[ are2 = he nev] wore any o!r b 8 common g>m5ts1 :i* 7 ! same t o!r p wore1 except :5 he m9i/]$ 9 (f]+ gifts & sacrifices 9 ! temple4 ,!re=e ! apo/le c\ld n "k him by any di/9ct g>m5t t he wore4 #c;dly1 ,?r\gh ! corruption ( ! times1 ! high prie/ 0 *ang$ almo/ e ye>1 accord+ to ! w ( ! *ief gov]nor1 :o advanc$ 8 own fri5ds to t dignity1 & (t5times sold x = money2 x is !re=e probable1 t ,ananias _h n be5 long high-prie/2 & ,paul 0 n[ a /rang] at ,j]usalem1 & s might n "k t he 0 high prie/4 ,?us1 if we take ! words 9 ?is s5se1 9 :i* !y are commonly und]/ood1 ! apo/le may be suffici5tly v9dicat$ f ! *>ge ( tell+ a lie4 7#f47 ,x may be f>!r enquir$1 :at judgm5t we may pass conc]n+ ,david's pret5ce1 :5 he came to ,abimele*1 9 #a ,sam4 xxi4 #b4 t ! k+ comm&$ him a bus9ess1 :i* no "o 0 to "k any ?+ (2 & t he _h appo9t$ 8 s]vants to su* & su* a place2 & also ( 8 feign+ himself mad1 be=e ! k+ ( ,ga?1 v]4 #ac4 :i* dissimulation c be reckon$ no o!r ?an a practical lie4 ,answ4 ,9 bo? ^! in/ances he mu/ be all[$ to h s9n$1 & !re=e n propos$ z a patt]n to u2 & all t c be inf]r$ f x is1 t !re is a great deal ( ! corruption ( nature rema9+ 9 ! be/ ( ,god's p4 ,:at he told ,abimele* 0 c]ta9ly a lye2 & all t he expect$ to ga9 by x1 0 only a supply ( 8 pres5t necessities2 ! consequ5ce :]e( 01 ! poor man's los+ 8 life1 toge!r ) all ! prie/s'1 except ,abia?>1 by ,saul's inhumanity4 ,& ,david seems to be truly s5sible ( ?is s91 z appe>s f ,psal4 xxxiv4 :i*1 z is intimat$ 9 ! title !re(1 0 p5n$ on ?is occasion2 9 :i* he arms o!rs aga9/ x1 9 v]4 #ac4 ,keep ?y tongue f evil1 & ?y lips f speak+ guile3 ,& 9 v]4 #ah4 he seems to relate 8 own exp]i5ce1 :5 he says1 ,! ,"l is nigh unto !m t are ( a brok5 he>t1 & save? su* z be ( a contrite _s4 ,z to 8 behavi\r be=e ! k+ ( ,ga?1 :i* 0 a visible lie1 discov]$ 9 8 actions2 x c1 by no means1 be excus$ f be+ a brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,x is1 inde$1 alleg$ by "s1 to ext5uate 8 fault2 t he 0 afraid t 8 hav+ kill$ ,goliah1 w\ld h induc$ ,a*i% to take away 8 life2 z appe>s f :at is said 9 v]4 #aa1 #ab4 ,nev]!less1 x may be consid]$ z an aggravation ( 8 s91 #a4 ,t 8 fe> seems to h be5 altoge!r gr\ndless2 =1 :y %\ld he suppose t ! k+ ( ,ga? w\ld break ?r\gh all ! laws ( arms & hon\r1 s9ce ,goliah _h be5 kill$ 9 a fair duel1 ! *all5ge hav+ fir/ be5 giv5 by himself8 :y !n %\ld ,david fe> t he w\ld kill him = t1 m ?an any o!r ho/ilities committ$ 9 w>8 ,besides1 x is pla9 f :at ,a*i% says1 9 v]4 #ae4 ,h ,i ne$ ( mad-m51 t ye h br\ght ?is fell[ to play ! mad-man 9 my pres5ce8 %\ld ?is fell[ come into m9e h\se8 t ! k+ ( ,ga? 0 s f> f design+ to rev5ge ,goliah's dea? on him1 t he int5d$ to employ him 9 8 s]vice1 & take him into 8 h\se2 b ?is mean action ( 8 made him despis$ by all2 = x seems probable1 by ,a*i%'s say+1 ,h ye br\ght ?is fell[ to play ! mad-man8 t he p]ceiv$ x to be a feign$1 & n a real di/raction4 ,& ?is 0 ov]rul$ by ! provid5ce ( ,god1 to let ! ,phili/9es "k1 t ! greate/ h]o is b a l[-spirit$ man1 if 8 ,god be n ) him4 #b4 ,if we suppose t !re _h be5 j gr\nd = 8 fe>1 ! me?od tak5 to secure himself1 conta9$ a di/ru/ ( provid5ce2 :i* w\ld1 d\btless1 h deliv]$ him )\t 8 dissembl+1 or ?us demean+ himself1 or us+ su* an indirect me?od 9 ord] !reunto4 ,?us conc]n+ ! violation ( ?is ,comm&m5t1 by speak+ t :i* is contr>y to tru?4 #b4 ,?is ,comm&m5t is f>!r brok51 by act+ t :i* is contr>y to tru?2 :i* is :at we call hypocrisy3 ,& ?is may be consid]$1 7#a47 ,z t :i* is a reign+ s91 inconsi/5t ) a /ate ( grace2 9 :i* respect an hypocrite is oppos$ to a true believ]4 ,su* make a fair %ew ( religion2 b x is ) a design to be se5 ( m51 ,matt4 vi4 #e4 ,!y are sometimes1 inde$1 repres5t$ z seek+ ,god1 & enquir+ e>ly1 or ) a k9d ( e>ne/ness aft] him1 :5 "u 8 afflict+ h&2 b ?is is deem$ no o!r ?an a flatt]+ him ) _! m\?1 & a ly+ unto him ) _! tongues2 inasmu* z _! he>t is n "r ) him1 ,psal4 lxxviii4 #cd1-cg4 ,& else:]e1 !y are said to love ! praise ( m5 m ?an ! praise ( ,god1 ,john xii4 #dc4 7#b47 ,x may be f>!r consid]$1 z t :i* believ]s are sometimes *>geable )1 :i* is an argum5t t !y are sanctifi$ b 9 "p2 b ?is r respects "s p>ticul> actions1 & n ! t5or ( _! conv]sation3 ,?us ! apo/le ,paul *>ges ,pet] ) dissimulation1 ,gal4 ii4 #aa1-ac4 ?\gh he 0 f> f des]v+ ! "* ( an hypocrite1 z to 8 g5]al conv]sation4 ,& our ,savi\r cautions 8 disciples aga9/ hypocrisy1 z t :i* !y 7 9 dang] ( be+ ov]tak5 )1 ,luke xii4 #a4 ?\gh he does n *>ge !m ) x z a reign+ s91 z he did ! ,scribes & ,ph>isees1 :om he comp>es to pa9t$ sepul*res1 ,matt4 xxiii4 #bg1 #bh4 nor 7 !y su* z ! apo/le speaks (1 :om he calls d\ble-m9d$ m51 :o are un/able 9 all _! ways1 ,james i4 #h4 ,z to t hypocrisy :i* we may call a reign+ s91 ?is may be kn[n1 #a4 ,by a p]son's accommodat+ himself to all ^? :om he conv]ses )1 h[ mu* soev] ?is may t5d to ! di%on\r ( ,*ri/ & ! gospel3 ,& ?is may give u occasion to enquire1 ,fir/1 ,:e!r ! apo/le ,paul 0 9 any respects1 *>geable ) ?is s91 :5 he says1 9 #a ,cor4 ix4 #bj-bb4 ,unto ! ,jews1 ,i became z a ,jew1 t ,i might ga9 ! ,jews2 to !m t are "u ! law1 z "u ! law1 t ,i might ga9 !m t are "u ! law2 to !m t are )\t law1 z )\t law1 7be+ n )\t law to ,god1 b "u ! law to ,*ri/7 t ,i might ga9 !m t are )\t law4 ,to ! weak1 became ,i z weak1 t ,i might ga9 ! weak2 ,i am made all ?+s to all m51 t ,i might by all means save "s4 ,= ! und]/&+ ( ?is scripture1 & v9dicat+ ! apo/le f ! *>ge ( hypocrisy1 let x be consid]$1 #a/1 ,t ?is compliance he "h speaks (1 0 n ) a design to ga9 ! applause ( ! _w1 b to s]ve ! int]e/ ( ,*ri/2 nei!r did he connive at1 or give c\nt5ance to1 t false wor%ip1 or ^? s9ful practices ( any1 t 7 contr>y to ! fai?1 or purity ( ! gospel4 ,!re=e :5 he says1 ,unto ! ,jews1 ,i became z a ,jew2 he does n int5d t he gave !m ! lea/ gr\nd to conclude1 t x 0 an indiff]5t matt]1 :e!r !y adh]$ to1 or laid aside ! obs]vation ( ! c]emonial law3 ,=1 he expressly tells "s ( ! *ur* at ,galatia1 :o 7 suppos$ to ,judaize1 t ?is 0 contr>y to ! lib]ty :]e) ,*ri/ _h made !m free1 a be+ aga9 entangl$ ) ! yoke ( bondage2 & t if !y circumcis$1 ,*ri/ %\ld pr(it !m no?+2 &1 t !y 7 fall5 f grace2 t is1 turn$ aside f ! fai? ( ! gospel1 ,gal4 v4 #a1-d4 ,!re=e1 9 ?is s5se he did n become z a ,jew1 to ! ,jews4 ,nei!r did he s f> comply ) ! ,g5tiles1 z to give !m gr\nd to conclude1 t ! sup]/ition & idolatry1 :i* !y 7 guilty (1 0 an h>mless ?+1 & might /ill be practis$ by !m4 ,!re=e1 #b;dly1 ,! mean+ ( 8 compliance ) ! ,jews or ,g5tiles1 is no?+ else b ?is2 t :atev] he f\nd praise-wor?y 9 !m1 he comm5d$2 & if1 9 any in/ances1 !y 7 addict$ to _! =m] rites1 or modes ( wor%ip1 he endeav\r$ to draw !m (f f !m1 n by a sev]e1 & rigid behavi\r z c5sur+1 refus+ to conv]se )1 or reproa*+ !m1 = _! weakness2 b us+ k9d & g5tle me?ods1 design+ r to in=m ?an disc\rage !m2 :ile at ! same "t1 he 0 f> f approv+ (1 or giv+ c\nt5ance to any ?+ t 0 s9ful 9 !m1 or unbecom+ ! gospel4 ,secondly1 ,f :at has be5 be=e said conc]n+ an hypocrite's be+ "o :o p]=ms religi\s duties ) a design to be se5 ( m51 z our ,savi\r says ( ! ,ph>isees1 t !y love to /& pray+ 9 ! synagogues1 or 9 ! corn]s ( ! /reets1 t !y may be se5 ( m51 ,mat?4 vi4 #f4 ,we may enquire1 :at may be said 9 v9dication ( ! prophet ,daniel1 f ! *>ge ( hypocrisy8 conc]n+ :om x is said1 9 ,dan4 vi4 #aj4 t :5 ,d>ius _h sign$ a decree prohibit+ any "o f ask+ a petition ( any god or man1 save ( ! k+1 he %\ld be ca/ into ! d5 ( lions3 ,he w5t into 8 h\se2 & 8 w9d[s be+ op5 9 8 *amb]1 t[>ds ,j]usalem1 he kneel$ ^u 8 knees ?ree times a day1 & pray$1 & gave ?anks be=e 8 ,god1 z he did a=etime4 ,9 answ] to ?is we may obs]ve1 #a/1 ,t ?is 0 n done to ga9 ! e/eem or applause ( m51 :i* !y are *>g$ )1 :o are guilty ( hypocrisy2 b he did x 9 contempt ( t vile decree ( ! ,p]sian mon>*4 #b;dly1 ,he did x at ! p]il ( 8 life2 & h]eby discov]$1 t he _h r be ca/ into ! d5 ( lions1 ?an give occasion to any to ?9k t he compli$ ) ! k+ 9 8 idolatr\s decree4 #c;dly1 ,?\gh x is said1 t he pray$1 & gave ?anks be=e 8 ,god1 z he did a=etime2 yet ?is is n to be und]/ood z ?\gh he set op5 8 w9d[s a=etime2 s t 8 pray+ publicly at ?is "t1 0 to %ew t he 0 nei!r a%am$1 nor afraid to own 8 ,god1 :atev] x co/ him2 !re=e he 0 s f> f be+ guilty ( hypocrisy1 t ?is is "o ( ! mo/ noble in/ances ( zeal = ! wor%ip ( ! true ,god1 t we f9d record$ 9 scripture4 #b4 ,hypocrisy is a reign+ s9 :5 we boa/ ( ! high atta9m5ts 9 gifts or grace1 or set too great a value on ourselves1 because ( ! p]=mance ( "s religi\s duties1 :ile we neglect o!rs1 :]e9 ! pr9cipal "p ( true godl9ess consi/s4 ,?us ! ,ph>isee paid ti! ( m9t1 annise1 & cumm91 :ile he omitt$ ! weighti] matt]s ( ! law2 judgm5t1 m]cy & fai?1 *ap4 xxiii4 #bc1 #bd4 #c4 ,x f>!r consi/s1 9 exclaim+ aga9/1 & c5sur+ o!rs1 = less] faults1 :ile we all[ ( great] 9 ourselves2 l ^? :om our ,savi\r speaks (1 :o behold ! mote t is 9 _! bro!r's eye1 b consid] n ! beam t is 9 _! own1 ,matt4 vii4 #c1 #e4 or1 accord+ to t prov]bial way ( speak+1 /ra9 at a gnat1 & swall[ a camel4 ,^! are v fond ( expos+ ! ignorance ( o!rs2 ?\gh !y h no exp]im5tal1 sav+ k ( div9e tru? 9 !mselves2 or !y are v =w>d1 to blame ! coldness & lukew>mness :i* !y see 9 "s1 :ile at ! same "t1 t zeal :i* !y express 9 _! :ole conduct1 is r to advance !mselves1 ?an ! glory ( ,god4 #d4 ,:5 p]sons make a ga9 ( godl9ess1 #a ,tim4 vi4 #e4 or ( _! pret5sions to x4 ,?us ,balaam prophesi$ = a rew>d2 & accord+ly x is said1 t he lov$ ! wages ( unrighte\sness1 #b ,pet4 i4 #ae4 #e4 ,:5 p]sons make a pr(ession ( religion1 because x is upp]mo/1 & are ready to despise & ca/ x (f1 :5 x is reproa*$1 or !y are l to suff] = x4 ,?us ! ,ph>isees1 h[ mu* soev] !y seem$ to embrace ,*ri/1 :5 att5d+ on ,john's m9i/ry2 yet aft]w>ds1 :5 !y saw t ?is 0 contr>y to _! secul> int]e/1 !y 7 (f5d$ 9 him1 & prejudic$ aga9/ him2 & !re=e !y say1 ,h any ( ! rul]s1 or ( ! ,ph>isees1 believ$ on him1 ,john vii4 #dh4 ,?is s9 ( hypocrisy1 :i* is a practical lie1 has a t5d5cy to corrupt & vitiate all our pret5sions to religion4 ,x is l ! dead flie1 m5tion$ by ,solomon1 t cause? ! o9tm5t ( ! apo!c>y to s5d =? a /9k+ sav\r1 ,eccl4 x4 #a4 & x w1 9 ! end1 br+ on ^? :o are guilty ( x1 _m sore judgm5ts2 "s ( :i* are spiritual4 ,?us x is said ( ! ,hea!n1 t because1 :5 !y knew ,god1 !y glorifi$ him n z ,god1 & did n l to reta9 him 9 _! k2 he gave !m up to a reprobate m9d1 to d ^? ?+s t are n conv5i5t1 c4 ,rom4 i4 #ba1 #bb1 #bh4 ,& z = ! false hope1 & va9 confid5ce1 :i* ! hypocrite ent]ta9s1 ?is %all leave him 9 despair & confusion1 ,job viii4 #ac1-ae4 & be att5d$ ) unspeakable horror ( consci5ce1 *ap4 xxvii4 #ah4 ,isa4 xxxiii4 #ad4 ,^u :i* acc\nt su* are said to heap up wra?1 & br+ on !mselves a great] degree ( condemnation ?an o!rs1 ,job xxxvi4 #ac4 ,matt4 xxiii4 #ad4 ,?us we h consid]$ ?is ,comm&m5t z brok5 by speak+ or act+ t :i* is contr>y1 or prejudicial1 to tru?2 :i* leads u1 ,,ii4 ,to consid] x z =bidd+ our do+ t :i* is injuri\s to our neighb\r's good "n1 ei!r by words or actions2 & ?is is done two ways1 ei!r be=e 8 face1 or beh9d 8 back4 #a4 ,do+ injury to ano!r1 by speak+ aga9/ him1 be=e 8 face4 ,x is true1 we give him h]eby ! lib]ty ( v9dicat+ himself4 ,nev]!less1 if ! ?+ be false1 :i* is alleg$ aga9/ him1 proce$+ f malice & envy1 x is a crime ( a v he9\s nature2 & ?is is done1 7#a47 ,by ^?1 :o1 9 c\rts ( judicature1 comm5ce2 & c>ry on malici\s prosecutions1 9 :i* ! pla9tiff1 ! witness1 ! advocate t manages ! cause1 ! jury t br+ 9 a false v]dict1 & ! judge t passes s5t5ce contr>y to law1 or evid5ce1 z well z ! dictates ( 8 own consci5ce1 ) a design to cru% & ru9 him1 :o is malici\sly prosecut$2 ^! are all notori\sly guilty ( ! brea* ( ?is ,comm&m5t4 7#b47 ,!y may be said to d t :i* is injuri\s to our neighb\r's good "n1 :o reproa* !m 9 common conv]sation2 :i* is a s9 too mu* committ$ 9 ?is lic5ti\s age1 z ?\gh m5 7 n acc\ntable to ,god = :at !y speak1 z well z o!r p>ts ( ! conduct ( life4 ,!re are sev]al ?+s :i* p]sons make ! subject ( _! reproa*1 viz4 #a4 ,! defect & blemi%es ( nature2 su* z lam5ess1 bl9dness1 deafness1 imp$im5t ( spee*1 meanness ( capacity1 or actions1 :i* proce$ f a degree ( di/raction4 ,?us _m suppose t ! apo/le ,paul 0 reproa*$ = "s natural de=mity 9 8 body1 or imp$im5t 9 8 spee*1 :i* is inf]r$ f :at he says1 :5 he repres5ts "s z speak+ to ?is purpose2 ,8 lett]s1 say !y1 are weighty & p[]ful2 b 8 bodily pres5ce is weak1 & 8 spee* contemptible1 #b ,cor4 x4 #aj4 ,& else:]e1 he comm5ds ! ,galatians = n despis+ him on ?is acc\nt2 ,my temptation :i* 0 9 my fle%1 ye despis$ nor reject$2 b ye receiv$ me z an angel ( ,god1 ev5 z ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ,gal4 iv4 #ad4 ,"h we may take occasion to speak some?+ ( ! *ildr5s s91 :o reproa*$ ,eli%a = 8 baldness1 & ! puni%m5t t ensu$ ^u x2 namely1 8 curs+ !m 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l2 & two & =ty ( !m be+ torn 9 pieces by two %e-be>s out ( ! wood1 9 #b ,k+s ii4 #bc1 #bd4 ,x may be enquir$1 by "s1 :e!r ?is 0 n too great an in/ance ( passion 9 t holy man1 & too sev]e a puni%m5t inflict$2 inasmu* z !y :o reproa*$ him1 are call$ little *ildr54 ,to ?is x may be answ]$1 #a/1 ,t ! *ildr5 7 n s little1 z n to be able to "k _! "r h& f _! left1 or to disc]n betwe5 good & evil2 = su* are n usually tru/$ out ( _! p>5ts sight2 nor w\ld !y h ga!r$ !mselves toge!r 9 a body1 or w5t "s di/ance f ! city1 on purpose to insult ! prophet1 z x is pla9 !y did1 und]/& t he 0 to come !re at t "t4 ,?is argues t !y 7 boys ( suffici5t age1 to commit ! mo/ presumptu\s s92 & !re=e n too "y to suff] su* a puni%m5t z ensu$ !reupon4 #b;dly1 ,_! s9 0 great1 9 t !y mock$ a grave old man1 :o ought to h be5 hon\r$ = 8 age1 & a prophet1 :om !y %\ld h e/eem$ = 8 "*2 & 9 despis+ him1 !y despis$ ,god1 t call$ & s5t him4 #c;dly1 ,be!l1 :]e !y liv$1 0 ! *ief seat ( idolatry1 9 :i* ^! *ildr5 _h be5 tra9$ up2 & x 0 a prevail+ incl9ation to x1 toge!r ) an hatr$ ( ! true religion1 t occasion$ _! reproa*+ & ca/+ contempt on ! prophet4 #d?ly1 ,! mann] ( expression argues a great deal ( pr(an5ess1 ,g up ?\ bald head2 t is1 ei!r g up to ,be!l1 speak+ 9 an insult+ way1 z ?\gh !y %\ld say1 ,y may g !re1 b y w n be reg>d$ by !m2 = !y value no su* m5 z y are2 or r1 x is z ?\gh !y %\ld say1 y pret5d t y\r pr$ecessor ,elijah is gone up to heav51 d y g up aft] him1 t y may tr\ble u no long] ) y\r prophecies2 s t ^? *ildr51 ?\gh "y 9 ye>s1 7 h>d5$ 9 s92 & ?is 0 n s mu* an occasional mock+ ( ! prophet = 8 baldness1 z a public contrivance1 & tumultu\s opposition to 8 m9i/ry2 :i* is a v great crime1 & accord+ly1 0 att5d$ ) a j res5tm5t 9 ! prophet1 & t puni%m5t :i* 0 inflict$ z ! consequ5ce !re(4 ,! aggravations ( ?is s9 ( reproa*+ p]sons = _! natural infirmities1 are v great4 ,=1 x is a f9d+ fault ) ! workman%ip ( ! ,god ( nature1 ! ?9k+ meanly ( a p]son = t :i* is n *>geable on him z a crime1 & :i* he c1 by no means r$ress4 ,x is a c5sur+ ^? :o are1 9 "s respects1 objects ( compassion2 especially if ! reproa* be levell$ aga9/ ! defects ( ! m9d1 or any degree ( di/raction2 & x argues a great deal ( pride & un?ankfulness to ,god1 = ^? natural end[m5ts :i* we h receiv$ f him1 ?\gh we d n improve !m to 8 glory4 #b4 ,"s reproa* p]sons = _! s9ful infirmities1 & t 9 su* a way1 z t !y are /yl$ fools1 :o make a mock ( s91 ,prov4 xiv4 #i4 ,?is is done1 #a/1 ,:5 we reflect on p]sons = s9s committ$ be=e _! conv]sion1 :i* !y h rep5t$ (1 & ,god has =giv52 & accord+ly !y %\ld n be n[ *>g$ aga9/ !m1 z a matt] ( reproa*4 ,?us ! ,ph>isee reproa*$ ! poor p5it5t woman1 :o /ood weep+ at our ,savi\r's feet1 & said )9 himself2 ,if ?is man 7 a prophet1 he w\ld h kn[n :at mann] ( woman ?is is t t\*e? him1 = %e is a s9n]1 ,luke vii4 #cg-ci4 :i* respect$ n h] pres5t1 b h] =m] condition4 #b;dly1 ,:5 !y reproa* !m ) levity ( _s1 = ! s9s !y are guilty ( at pres5t2 z :5 ! %ameful actions ( a drunk5 man are made ! subject ( laught]2 :i* ought n to be ?\ght ( )\t regret or pity4 ,object4 ,to ?is x may be object$1 t s9 r5d]s a p]son vile1 & is really a reproa* to him2 & !re=e x may be *>g$ ^u him z su*2 especially s9ce x is said1 conc]n+ ! righte\s man2 9 8 eyes a vile p]son is contemn$1 ,psal4 xv4 #d4 ,answ4 ,we are f> f ass]t+1 t x is a s9 to reprove s91 & %ew ! p]son :o commits x 8 vil5ess1 & ! reason he has to reproa* & *>ge himself ) x1 & loa? himself = x2 !re=e1 #a/1 ,! contempt t is to be ca/ on a vile p]son1 does n consi/ 9 mak+ him ! subject ( laught]1 z ?\gh x 0 a light matt] = him ?us to di%on\r ,god z he does2 = ?is %\ld occasion grief 9 all true believ]s1 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,i beheld ! transgressors & 0 griev$2 because !y kept n ?y ^w1 ,psal4 cxix4 #aeh4 ,b1 #b;dly1 ,:5 ! ,psalmi/ advises to contemn su* an "o1 ! mean+ is1 t we %\ld n make him our intimate1 or bosom-fri5d2 or if he be 9 advanc$ circum/ances1 9 ! _w1 we are n to flatt] him 9 8 s92 :]eby1 especially :5 x is public1 he =feits t respect :i* w\ld o!rwise be due to him4 ,9 ?is s5se we are to und]/& ,mordecai's contempt ( ,haman1 ,e/h] iii4 #b4 ,"h we may take occasion to di/+ui%1 betwe5 reprov+ s91 & reproa*+ p]sons = x2 ! =m] ( ^! is to be done ) sorr[ ( he>t1 & compassion express$ to ! s9n]2 z our ,savi\r reprov$ ,j]usalem1 &1 at ! same "t1 wept ov] x1 ,luke xix4 #da1 #db4 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 reproa* is att5d$ ) hatr$ (1 & a secret pleasure tak5 9 8 s9 & ru94 ,aga91 repro( = s9 ought to be ) a design to reclaim ! (f5d]2 :]eas reproa* t5ds only to expose1 exasp]ate1 & h>d5 him 9 8 s94 ,moreov]1 repro( = s9 ought to be giv5 ) ! greate/ s]i\sness & conviction ( ! evil & dang] ensu+ h]eupon2 :]eas !y :o reproa* p]sons1 *>ge s9 on !m1 z be+ induc$ h]eunto by _! own passions1 )\t any conc]n = ! di%on\r :i* !y br+ to ,god & religion h]eby1 or desire ( _! rep5tance & re=mation4 #c4 ,sometimes t :i* is ! highe/ ornam5t1 & greate/ excell5cy ( a ,*ri/ian1 is turn$ to 8 reproa*2 m p>ticul>ly1 #a/1 ,"s h be5 reproa*$ = extraord9>y gifts1 :i* ,god has be5 pleas$ to conf] on !m4 ,?us ! _s ( prophecy 0 sometimes reckon$1 by pr(ane p]sons1 ! effect ( di/raction1 #b ,k+s ix4 #aa4 ,& ,joseph 0 reproa*$ by 8 bre?r51 9 a taunt+ way1 ) ! "* ( a dream]2 because ( ! prophetic intimation :i* he _h f ,god1 9 a dream1 conc]n+ ! future e/ate ( 8 family1 ,g54 xxxvii4 #ac4 ,& :5 ! apo/les 7 fav\r$ ) ! extraord9>y gift ( tongues1 & prea*$ to m5 ( diff]5t nations1 9 _! own language2 ,"s 7 amaz$1 & o!rs mock$ !m1 & said1 ,^! m5 are full ( new w9e1 ,acts ii4 #ac4 #b;dly1 ,rais$ affections1 & extraord9>y in/ances ( zeal = ! glory ( ,god1 h be5 d]id$ z ?\gh !y 7 matt] ( reproa*4 ,?us ,mi*ael reproa*$ ,david1 :5 he danc$ be=e ! ark1 #b ,sam4 vi4 #bj4 be+ induc$ h]eunto by an holy zeal1 & transport ( joy on ?is occasion2 ?\gh he 0 s f> f reckon+ x a reproa*1 t he c\nt$ t :i* %e call$ vile1 glori\s4 #c;dly1 ,spiritual exp]i5ces ( ! grace ( ,god1 h1 sometimes1 be5 turn$ by ^? :o are /rang]s to !m to _! reproa* & t]m$ no o!r ?an madness4 ,?us :5 ! apo/le ,paul relat$ ! graci\s deal+s ( ,god ) him 9 8 fir/ conv]sion1 ,fe/us *>g$ him ) be+ beside himself1 ,acts xxvi4 #bd4 #d?ly1 ,a p]son's be+ made use ( by ,god1 to ov]?r[ ! k+dom ( ,satan1 has be5 *>g$ aga9/ him1 z ?\gh x 7 rebellion4 ,?us ! ,jews tell ,pilate1 :5 he s\ght to release ,jesus1 ,if ?\ let ?is man g1 ?\ art n ,ces>'s fri5d1 ,john xix4 #ab4 & t re=mation :i* ! apo/les 7 in/rum5tal 9 mak+ 9 ! _w1 by prea*+ ! gospel1 is /yl$1 turn+ ! _w upside d[n1 ,acts xvii4 #f4 #e?ly1 ,humility ( m9d 9 own+ our weakness1 z n be+ able to compreh5d "s div9e my/]ies conta9$ 9 ! gospel1 is reckon$ matt] ( reproa* by _m1 :o call x implicit fai?1 & admitt+ ( ! greate/ absurdities 9 matt]s ( religion4 #f?ly1 ,giv+ glory to ! ,_s1 z ! au?or ( all grace & peace1 & desir+ to draw nigh to ,god 9 pray]1 or engage 9 o!r holy duties1 by 8 assi/ance1 is reproa*$ by "s1 z ?\gh x 7 en?usiasm1 & !y :o desire or are fav\r$ ) ?is privilege1 7 pret5d]s to extraord9>y revelation4 #g?ly1 ,a be+ consci5ti\s 9 ab/a9+ f ^? s9s :i* ab\nd 9 a lic5ti\s age1 or reprov+ & be>+ our te/imony aga9/ ^? :o are guilty ( !m1 is reproa*$ ) ! "* ( hypocrisy1 precis5ess1 & be+ righte\s ov]mu*4 #h?ly1 ,sep>at+ f communion ) a false *ur*1 & r5\nc+ ^? doctr9es :i* t5d to p]v]t ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 is call$1 by "s1 h]esy4 ,?us ! ,papi/s br& ! ,prote/ants ) ! reproa*ful "n ( h]etics2 to :om we may answ]1 t ?is is r our glory1 & confess1 t aft] ! way :i* !y call h]esy1 s wor%ip we ! ,god ( our fa!rs1 ,acts xxiv4 #ad4 ,?is s9 is att5d$ ) _m aggravations2 = ,god reckons x z a contempt ca/ on himself1 ,luke x4 #af4 & x is a pla9 intimation1 t !y :o are guilty ( x1 pret5d n to be :at !y reproa* & d]ide 9 o!rs1 :o1 if !y be 9 ! "r way to heav51 ^! discov] t !y desire n to come hi!r4 ,&1 9 _! :ole conduct1 !y act z ?\gh !y 7 endeav\r+ to bani% all religion out ( ! _w1 by me?ods ( scorn & ridicule2 :i*1 if x %\ld take effect1 ?is e>? w\ld be b a small degree bett] ?an hell4 ,h[ev]1 :5 we are ?us reproa*$ = ! sake ( ,god & religion1 let u n r5d] rail+ = rail+2 b look on ^? :o revile u1 z objects ( pity1 #a ,cor4 iv4 #ab1 #ac4 #a ,pet4 ii4 #bc1 :o d m hurt to !mselves ?an !y c d to u1 !reby4 ,moreov]1 let u reflect on our own s9s1 :i* provoke ,god to suff] ?is2 & beg ( him t he w\ld turn ?is reproa* to 8 own glory1 & our good4 ,?us ,david did1 :5 he 0 unju/ly & b>b>\sly curs$ & rail$ at by ,%imei1 #b ,sam4 xvi4 #aj-ab4 ,we ought also to e/eem religion ! m1 because ( ! opposition & contempt t x meets ) f ! enemies ( ,god2 :i* may1 inde$1 af=d u "s evid5ce ( ! tru? & excell5cy !re(2 z our ,savi\r says conc]n+ 8 disciples1 ,if ye 7 ( ! _w1 ! _w w\ld love 8 own2 b because y are n ( ! _w1 b ,i h *os5 y out ( ! _w1 !re=e ! _w hate? y1 ,john xv4 #ai4 ,aga91 :5 we are revil$ = ! sake ( ,*ri/ & religion1 let u take enc\ragem5t f h5ce1 t h]e9 we h ! same treatm5t t he1 & all 8 sa9ts1 h met )1 ,heb4 xii4 #b1 #c4 *ap4 xi4 #cf4 ,& let u also consid] t !re are _m promises annex$ h]eunto1 ,matt4 v4 #aa1 #ab4 #a ,pet4 iv4 #ad4 ,x is also an advantage to our "* z ,*ri/ians2 = h]eby x appe>s1 t we are n on _! side1 :o are ,*ri/'s av[$ enemies2 & !re=e we %\ld reckon _! reproa* our glory1 ,heb4 xi4 #bf1 or1 z ! apo/le says1 ,take pleasure 9 reproa*es = ,*ri/'s sake1 #b ,cor4 xii4 #aj4 or1 z x is said else:]e1 ,rejoice1 t we are c\nt$ wor?y to suff] %ame = 8 "n1 ,acts v4 #da4 ,?us conc]n+ our do+ injury to our neighb\r1 by speak+ aga9/ him be=e 8 face4 ,we %all n[ consid]1 #b4 ,! injury t is done to o!rs by speak+ aga9/ !m beh9d _! backs4 ,?is !y are guilty (1 :o raise or inv5t false reports ( _! neighb\rs1 or spread ^? :i* ought to be kept secret1 ) a design to take away _! good "n2 ^! are call$ tale-be>]s1 back-bit]s1 sl&]]s1 :o (f] injuries to o!rs1 t are n 9 a capacity ( def5d+ !mselves1 ,lev4 xix4 #af4 ,^! malici\s reports are (t5times1 inde$1 prefac$1 ) a pret5ce ( great respect to ! p]son :om !y speak aga9/4 ,!y seem v mu* surpris$ at1 & sorry = :at !y are go+ to relate2 & sometimes signify _! hope1 t x may n be true2 & desire1 t :at !y report may be conceal$1 :ile !y make x _! bus9ess !mselves to divulge x4 ,b ?is me?od w n secure _! own reputation1 :ile !y are endeav\r+ to ru9 t ( ano!r4 ,?is is done v>i\s ways2 7#a47 ,by pret5d+ t a p]son is guilty ( a fault :i* he is innoc5t (4 ,?us our ,savi\r1 & ,john ! ,bapti/ 7 *>g$ ) immoral practices1 :i* !re 0 n ! lea/ %ad[ or pret5ce =1 ,matt4 xi4 #ah1 #ai4 7#b47 ,by divulg+ a real fault :i* has be5 ackn[leg$ & rep5t$ (1 & !re=e ought to be conceal$1 *ap4 xvii4 #ae4 or :5 !re is no pret5ce = mak+ x public2 b :at arises f malice & hatr$ ( ! p]son4 7#c47 ,by aggravat+1 or pres5t+ faults worse ?an !y are4 ,?us ,absalom's s9 9 murd]+ ,amnon1 0 v great2 b he t br\ght tid+s !re( to ,david1 repres5t$ x worse ?an x 01 :5 he said1 t ,absalom _h sla9 all ! k+'s sons1 #b ,sam4 xiii4 #cj4 7#d47 ,by report+ ! bad actions ( m51 &1 at ! same "t1 ov]-look+ & ext5uat+ _! good ones1 & s n do+ !m ! ju/ice ( sett+ "o 9 ! balance aga9/ ! o!r4 7#e47 ,by putt+ ! wor/ & mo/ injuri\s con/ruction on actions t are really excell5t4 ,?us1 because our ,savi\r admitt$ ,publicans & s9n]s into 8 pres5ce1 & did !m good by 8 doctr9e1 ! ,jews reproa*$ him z ?\gh he 7 a fri5d ( publicans & s9n]s1 ,matt4 xi4 #ai4 tak+ ! ^w fri5d 9 ! wor/ s5se1 z signify+ an approv] ( !m4 7#f47 ,by report+ ?+s1 to ! prejudice ( o!rs1 :i* are gr\nd$ on su* sl5d] evid5ce1 t !y !mselves h>dly believe !m1 or1 at lea/1 w\ld n1 _h !y n a design to make use !re(1 to defame !m4 ,?us ,sanballat1 9 8 lett] to ,nehemiah1 tells him1 t #8he & ! ,jews ?\ght to rebel2 & built ! wall ( ,j]usalem1 t he might be _! k+1' ,neh4 vi4 #f4 :i*1 x c h>dly be suppos$1 t ! enemy himself gave any cr$it to4 ,?us conc]n+ ! in/ances 9 :i* p]sons back-bite1 or raise false reports on o!rs4 ,&1 to ?is we may add1 t z !y are guilty :o raise !m2 s are !y :o li/5 to1 & endeav\r to propagate !m4 ,x is n1 inde$1 ! b>e he>+ ( a report1 :i*1 we _c b ?9k to be att5d$ ) malice & sl&]1 t w r5d] u guilty2 = t we may n be able to avoid2 b x is our enc\rag+ him t raises or spreads x1 :i* r5d]s u guilty2 &1 p>ticul>ly1 we s9 :5 we he> malici\s reports4 #a4 ,if we conceal !m f ! p>ty conc]n$ !re91 & s d5y him ! ju/ice ( answ]+ :at is said aga9/ him1 9 8 own v9dication4 #b4 ,:5 we d n reprove ^? :o make a practice ( sl&]+ & back-bit+ o!rs1 9 ord] to our br++ !m to %ame & rep5tance2 &1 mo/ ( all1 :5 we contract an intimacy ) ^? :o are guilty ( ?is s91 & are too easy 9 giv+ cr$it to :at !y say1 ?\gh n support$ by suffici5t evid5ce2 b1 on ! o!r h&1 c>ry+ 9 x ! appe>ance ( envy & res5tm5t4 ,?us conc]n+ ! s9s =bidd5 9 ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,we %all close ?is head by propos+ "s rem$ies aga9/ x4 ,z1 #a/1 ,if ! ?+1 report$ to ano!r's prejudice1 be true1 we ought to consid]1 t we are n )\t _m faults ourselves2 :i* we w\ld be unwill+1 if o!rs knew !m1 %\ld be divulg$4 ,& if x be d\btful1 we1 by report+ x1 may give occasion to "s1 to believe x to be true1 )\t suffici5t evid5ce1 :]eby our neighb\r w receive real prejudice f t1 :i*1 to u1 is only matt] ( surmize & conjecture4 ,b if1 on ! o!r h&1 :at is report$ be app>5tly false1 ! s9 is /ill ! great]2 & ! highe/ inju/ice is h]eby (f]$ to ! innoc5t1 :ile we1 at ! same "t1 are guilty ( a kn[n & presumptu\s s91 by inv5t+ & propagat+ x4 #b;dly1 ,su* a way ( expos+ m5 answ]s no good end2 nor is x a means ( reclaim+ !m4 #c;dly1 ,h]eby we lay ourselves op5 to ! c5sure ( o!rs1 & by endeav\r+ to take away our neighb\r's good "n1 endang] ! loss ( our own4 ,footnote #f3 ,m5dacium (ficiosum4 ,footnote #g3 ,?is is call$ m5dacium jocosum4 ,footnote #h3 ,?is is call$ m5dacium p]nitiosum4 ,que/4 ,,cxlvi41 ,,cxlvii41 ,,cxlviii4 ,,que/4 ,,cxlvi4 ,:i* is ! t5? ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! t5? ,comm&m5t is1 ,?\ %alt n covet ?y neighb\r's h\se1 ?\ %alt n covet ?y neighb\r's wife1 nor 8 man-s]vant1 nor 8 maid-s]vant1 nor 8 ox1 nor 8 ass1 nor any ?+ t is ?y neighb\r's4 ,,que/4 ,,cxlvii4 ,:at are ! duties requir$ 9 ! t5? ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! duties requir$ 9 ! t5? ,comm&m5t are1 su* a full cont5tm5t ) our own condition1 & su* a *>itable frame ( ! :ole s\l t[>d our neighb\r1 z t all our inw>d motions & affections t\*+ him t5d unto & fur!r all t good :i* is 84 ,,que/4 ,,cxlviii4 ,:at are ! s9s =bidd5 9 ! t5? ,comm&m5t8 ,,answ4 ,! s9s =bidd5 9 ! t5? ,comm&m5t1 are1 discont5t ) our own e/ate2 envy+1 & griev+ at ! good ( our neighb\rs1 toge!r ) all inord9ate motions & affections to any ?+ t is 84 ,! g5]al design ( ?is comm&m5t1 is1 to regulate & set b\nds to our desires2 & x conta9s a prohibition ( covet+ ^? ?+s1 t belong n to u4 ,x is n to be split into two ,comm&m5ts1 z ! ,papi/s pret5d2 suppos+ t1 ,?\ %alt n covet ?y neighb\r's h\se1 is ! n9?1 &1 ,?\ %alt n covet ?y neighb\r's wife1 c4 is ! t5? ,comm&m5t2 s9ce ^! are only p>ticul> in/ances ( ! brea* ( ! same ,comm&m5t1 & ! argum5t tak5 f ! repetition ( ! words1 ,?\ %alt n covet1 is s v weak & inconclusive1 t x w\ld h>dly h be5 made use ( by !m1 _h !y n ?\ght x necess>y1 "s way or o!r1 to make up ! numb] t52 hav+ z 0 obs]v$1 "u a =ego+ head1 det]m9$ ! second ,comm&m5t1 n to be di/9ct f1 b an app5dix to ! fir/#i4 ,b pass+ ?is by1 we proce$ to consid]1 ,i4 ,! duties requir$ !re91 :i* may be r$uc$ to two heads2 #a4 ,cont5tm5t ) our own condition2 by :i* we are n to und]/& t we are to give way to indol5ce or /upidity1 b to ex]cise a composure ( m9d1 acquiesc+ 9 ! div9e disp5sations 9 e condition ( life4 ,?us ! apo/le says1 ,i h le>n$ 9 :atsoev] /ate ,i am1 !re) to be cont5t1 ,phil4 iv4 #aa4 ,& ?is be+ applicable to all sorts ( m51 we may consid] x1 7#a47 ,z a grace t is to be ex]cis$ by ^? :o are 9 prosp]\s circum/ances 9 ! _w4 ,?us ! apo/le says1 ,i "k h[ to ab\nd1 v]4 #ab4 & to be full1 z well z to suff] ne$4 ,we (t5 f9d1 t !y :o h ! greate/ %>e ( ! good ?+s ( ?is _w1 are s f> f be+ satisfi$ ) x1 t _! covet\sness increase? 9 proportion to _! sub/ance4 ,b su* ought to consid]1 t ?is is mo/ unreasonable & ungrateful2 & may ju/ly provoke ,god to take away ! bless+ :i* he has giv5 !m1 or add "s circum/ances !reunto1 t w t5d to embitt] !m2 & x is a giv+ way to su* a temp] ( m9d z r5d]s !m really mis]able 9 ! mid/ ( _! abundance4 ,b t :i* we %all pr9cipally consid]1 is1 7#b47 ,h[ ?is grace ( cont5tm5t is to be ex]cis$ by ^? :o are 9 an afflict$ /ate1 toge!r ) ! motives & inducem5ts lead+ !reunto4 ,&1 #a4 ,we w suppose p]sons "u bodily weakness or pa91 :i* t5ds mu* to embitt] ! com=ts ( life1 by :i* means !y are made uneasy2 &1 inde$1 x is impossible1 f ! nature ( ! ?+1 = !m n to compla91 or groan "u ! burd5s t are laid on !m1 z ! ,psalmi/ did1 :o speaks ( himself z we>y ( 8 groan+1 ,psal4 vi4 #f4 nor is x unlawful1 provid$ !y d n rep9e at1 or f9d fault )1 ! me?ods ( ,god's provid5ce1 9 8 deal+ ) !m4 ,nev]!less !re are "s ?+s t may induce !m to be cont5t$4 #a/1 ,:5 !y consid]1 t ! body gave occasion to ! fir/ entrance ( s9 into ! _w1 & be>s a "p ) ! s\l 9 all ! s9s committ$1 & guilt contract$ !reby4 ,x is !re=e no wond]1 :5 we f9d t x has its %>e 9 ^? mis]ies t att5d x4 #b;dly1 ,bodily diseases are our monitors1 to put u 9 m9d ( ! frailty ( our pres5t /ate2 & !re=e1 s9ce !y are ! h>b+]s ( dea?1 we are h]eby =w>n$1 to prep>e = x1 z mak+ s5sible advances t[>ds x4 #c;dly1 ,! greate/ pa9s t we are liable to1 are f> %ort ( :at ,*ri/ endur$ = u2 9 :i* respect our afflictions are comp>atively light1 & a conv9c+ pro(1 t !y are n c]ta9 indications ( our be+ reject$ by ,god1 ,eccl4 ix4 #a4 #d?ly1 ,z ,god w n lay m on u ?an he w enable u to be>2 s none ( ^! afflictive disp5sations %all h a t5d5cy to sep>ate ! s\l f ,*ri/4 ,?\gh we sometimes compla9 t ?is is a great int]ruption to ! ex]cise ( grace2 yet ?is %all n be *>g$ ^u u z our fault1 any o!rwise ?an z x is ! effect ( t s91 :i* is ! procur+ cause ( all affliction4 #e?ly1 ,! heavi] our afflictions are at pres5t1 ! m sweet & com=table ! heav5ly re/ w be1 to ^? :o h a well-gr\nd$ hope t !y %all be br\ght to x1 ,job iii4 #ag4 #b ,!ss4 i4 #g4 #b ,cor4 iv4 #ag4 #b4 ,if our condition be l[ & poor 9 ! _w1 we are n )\t "s inducem5ts to be cont5t4 ,=1 #a/1 ,pov]ty is n1 9 itself1 a curse1 or inconsi/5t ) ! love ( ,god1 s9ce ,*ri/ himself submitt$ to x1 #b ,cor4 viii4 #i4 ,matt4 viii4 #bj4 & 8 be/ sa9ts h be5 expos$ to x1 & glorifi$ ,god1 m ?an o!rs1 "u x1 #b ,cor4 vi4 #aj4 #b;dly1 ,h[ poor soev] we are1 we h m ?an we br\ght into ! _w ) u1 or ?an ! ri*e/ p]son c c>ry out ( x1 ,job i4 #ba4 #c;dly1 ,!y :o h lea/ ( ! _w1 h m ?an !y des]ve1 or ?an ,god 0 "u any obligation to give !m4 #c4 ,suppose we are afflict$ 9 our good "n1 & d n meet ) t love & e/eem f ! _w1 :i* might be expect$2 b1 on ! o!r h&1 are c5sur$1 reproa*$1 & hat$ by ^? ) :om we conv]se4 ,?is %\ld n make u1 beyond measure1 uneasy4 ,=1 #a/1 ,we h reason to conclude1 t ! e/eem ( ! _w is prec>i\s & unc]ta92 & !y :o mo/ des]ve x1 h (t5times ! lea/ ( x4 ,?us our ,savi\r 0 "o day foll[$ ) ! c>esses ( ! multitude1 %\t+ =? _! hosannah's to him2 & ! next day ! common cry 01 crucify him1 crucify him4 ,& :5 ! apo/le ,paul & ,b>nabas1 _h heal$ ! cripple at ,ly/ra1 !y c\ld1 at fir/1 h>dly re/ra9 ! p f (f]+ sacrifice to !m2 b aft]w>ds !y jo9$ ) ! malici\s ,jews 9 /on+ !m1 ,acts xiv4 #ah1 #ai4 ,& ,paul tells ! ,galatians1 t #8if x _h be5 possible1 !y w\ld h pluck$ out _! eyes1 & h giv5 !m to him2' b a little aft] ?is1 he compla9s t he 0 #8become _! enemy1 because he told !m ! tru?1' ,gal4 iv4 #ae1 #af4 #b;dly1 ,! e/eem ( m5 is no f>!r to be desir$1 ?an z x may r5d] u useful to !m2 & if ,god is pleas$ to d5y ?is to u1 we are n to prescribe to him1 :at measure ( respect he %all allot to u f ! _w1 or usefulness 9 x4 #c;dly1 ,let u consid]1 t we "k m evil ab\nd+ 9 our own he>ts ?an o!rs c *>ge u )4 ,!re=e1 h[ mu* soev] !y are guilty ( inju/ice to u2 yet ?is af=ds u a motive to cont5tm5t4 ,besides we h n br\ght t hon\r to ,god t we ought2 !re=e1 h[ j is x = him to d5y u t e/eem f m5 :i* we desire8 #d4 ,suppose we are afflict$ 9 our relations2 !re are "s motives to cont5tm5t4 ,?us if s]vants h ma/]s :o make _! lives uncom=table1 by _! unreasonable dem&s1 or unju/ sev]ity1 su* ought to consid]1 t _! fai?fulness & indu/ry w be approv$ (1 by ,god1 h[ mu* soev] x may be disreg>d$1 by m52 & a consci5ti\s dis*>ge ( ! duties incumb5t on !m1 9 ! relation 9 :i* !y /&1 w give !m gr\nd to expect a bless+ f ,god1 to :om !y are h]e9 said to d s]vice1 :i* %all n g unrew>d$1 ,eph4 vi4 #g1 #h4 ,on ! o!r h&1 if ma/]s are afflict$1 by reason ( ! /ubborn & unfai?ful behavi\r1 or slo? & neglig5ce1 ( _! s]vants2 let !m enquire1 :e!r ?is be n ! consequ5ce ( _! n be+ s mu* conc]n$ = _! spiritual welf>e z !y ought1 or keep+ up /rict religion 9 _! families8 or1 :e!r !y h n be5 m conc]n$ t _! s]vants %\ld obey !m1 ?an _! great ma/]1 :i* is 9 heav58 ,aga91 if p>5ts h undutiful *ildr51 :i* are a grief ( he>t to !m2 let !m consid]1 z a motive to cont5tm5t1 :e!r !y h n =m]ly neglect$ _! duty to _! p>5ts1 slight$ _! c\nsels1 or disreg>d$ _! repro(s8 s :e!r !y h n reason to *>ge !mselves ) ! iniquity ( _! y\?8 & enquire1 :e!r ,god be n1 h]e91 writ+ bitt] ?+s aga9/ !m = x8 or1 :e!r !y h n neglect$ to br+ up _! *ildr5 9 ! nurture & admonition ( ! ,"l8 ,^! consid]ations w f5ce aga9/ all rep9+ ?\ghts at ! provid5ce ( ,god1 t has br\ght ^! tr\bles ^u !m4 ,&1 z a f>!r inducem5t to make !m easy1 let su* consid]1 t if ?is does n altoge!r lie at _! door1 b1 !y h be5 fai?ful to _! *ildr51 9 pray+ =1 & in/ruct+ !m1 ,god may he> _! pray]s1 & set home _! in/ructions on _! he>ts1 :5 !y !mselves are remov$ out ( ! _w4 ,on ! o!r h&1 if *ildr5 h wick$ p>5ts1 ^: conv]sation fills !m ) great uneas9ess2 let su* consid]1 t ?is has be5 ! case ( _m ( ,god's fai?ful s]vants2 su* z ,hezekiah1 ,josiah1 & o!rs2 & !y may be assur$1 t !y %all h no occasion to use t prov]b1 #8,! fa!rs h eat5 s\r grapes1 & ! *ildr5's tee? are set on edge1' ,ezek4 xviii4 #b4 #e4 ,if we are afflict$1 by reason ( ! trea*]y & unfai?fulness ( pret5d$ fri5ds1 :i* w\nd u 9 ! mo/ t5d] "p1 ,psal4 lv4 #ab1 #ac4 we may be induc$ to be cont5t4 ,=1 #a/1 ,we h no gr\nd to expect p]fection 9 ! be/ ( m51 nor t _! love & fav\r is immutable2 nei!r is our conduct always su*1 t we d n (t5 =feit ! respect1 :i* we once _h f o!rs4 #b;dly1 ,if our fri5ds deal deceitfully ) u1 or are unfai?ful to u1 )\t j gr\nd2 ?is is n )\t ! p]mission ( ! wise & ov]-rul+ provid5ce ( ,god1 :o1 sometimes1 ord]s x to take u (f f a dep5d5ce ^u m51 or expect+ too mu* happ9ess f !m2 :i* is to be s\ght = only 9 himself1 ,isa4 ii4 #bb4 #c;dly1 ,?is is our enc\ragem5t1 :5 we f9d a *ange 9 ! behavi\r ( fri5ds t[>ds u1 t our *ief happ9ess consi/s 9 ! un*angeable love ( ,god1 ,mal4 iii4 #f4 #f4 ,:5 we are afflict$ 9 ! loss ( fri5ds1 or ne> relations2 let u consid]1 z a motive to cont5tm5t1 #a/1 ,t !re is no rev]s+ or alt]+ ! decree ( ,god1 :i* fixes ! b\nds ( m5's cont9uance 9 ?is _w1 ,job xiv4 #i4 #b;dly1 ,all ! com=t we h 9 fri5ds & relations is a peculi> bless+ f ,god2 & he sometimes afflicts u 9 ! loss ( !m1 t he may draw (f our affections f ! be/ creature-enjoym5ts1 & we may take up our re/ intirely 9 himself4 ,moreov]1 we _h nev] any reason to look on our fri5ds z immortal1 any m ?an ourselves2 & !re=e ought to say z ,david did :5 he lo/ 8 *ild1 ,i %all g to him1 b he %all n return to me1 #b ,sam4 xii4 #bc4 & s f> z self-love is conc]n$ h]e91 we h reason to give a *eck to ! excess !re(1 by ! ex]cise ( self-d5ial1 & say ) ,david1 ,i 0 dumb1 & op5$ n my m\?1 because ?\ did/ x1 ,psal4 xxxix4 #h4 or foll[ ! example ( ,a>on1 conc]n+ :om x is said1 t1 :5 he lo/ two ( 8 sons at once1 by a public & awful /roke ( div9e ju/ice1 he held 8 peace1 ,lev4 x4 #c4 #g4 ,if we are afflict$ by ! want ( success1 or ! _m disappo9tm5ts t att5d u1 9 our lawful call+s1 9 ! _w1 we h reason1 not)/&+1 to be cont5t1 if we consid]1 #a/1 ,t x is ! sov]eign h& ( ,god t ord]s our condition !re91 z to :at respects ! success or disappo9tm5ts t att5d x2 !re=e we are n to /rive aga9/ our ,mak]1 or f9d fault ) 8 w1 :o may d :at he pleases ) 8 own4 #b;dly1 ,a man's happ9ess does n really consi/ 9 ! abundance ( :at he possesses1 ,luke xii4 #ae4 b r 9 8 hav+ a he>t to use x aright2 !re=e we ought to say to ourselves1 z ,god did to ,b>u*1 ,seeke/ ?\ great ?+s = ?yself8 seek !m n1 ,j]4 xlv4 #e4 #c;dly1 ,! _w is a sc5e ( vanity2 we h no reason to expect too mu* f x2 & !re=e ought n to be deject$ at ! loss ( x2 especially consid]+ t su* disappo9tm5ts are ! common lot ( all sorts ( m54 #d?ly1 ,! provid5ce ( ,god sometimes d5ies u ! good ?+s ( ?is _w1 t we may ?9k x our duty & int]e/ to lay up treasures 9 heav54 #h4 ,suppose we meet ) afflictions1 z to :at relates to our spiritual conc]ns1 z be+ "u div9e des]tion1 or decays ( grace1 or want ( a s5se ( ! love ( ,god1 or ^? spiritual com=ts1 :i* we once enjoy$ f him2 9 ?is condition no believ] c or ought to be easy1 at lea/1 /upid & unconc]n$ ab\t x2 b1 on ! o!r h&1 he ought to be humbl$ = ^? s9s :i* may give occasion to x1 & press aft] ! enjoym5t ( :at he is1 at pres5t1 depriv$ (3 ,nev]!less1 cont5tm5t1 z x is oppos$ to rep9+ or qu>rell+ ) ,god1 is 8 pres5t duty2 & !re are "s inducem5ts t5d+ !reunto2 z1 #a/1 ,a p]son may h ! tru? ( grace1 :5 he is de/itute ( ! com=table s5se !re(4 #b;dly1 ,!re are "s great & preci\s promises made to believ]s1 9 ?is condition1 ,isa4 liv4 #g1 #h4 ,psal4 cxii4 #d4 #c;dly1 ,god has wise ends 9 ?is disp5sation2 = h]eby he br+s s9 to remembrance1 humbles u = x1 f5ces aga9/ presumption & confid5ce 9 our own /r5g?1 ,psal4 xxx4 #f1 #g4 ,he also puts u ^u ! ex]cise ( suitable graces1 ,psal4 xlii4 #f4 & lxxvii4 #f4 & :5 he is pleas$ to com=t u aft] su* afflictions1 we are bett] furni%$ to com=t o!rs 9 ! l case4 #b4 ,! next ?+ requir$ 9 ?is ,comm&m5t1 is1 a *>itable frame ( _s t[>ds our neighb\r2 s t all our inw>d motions & affections %\ld lead u to promote & rejoice 9 8 good1 #a ,cor4 xiii4 #d-g4 ,?is *>itable frame ( _s ought to be ex]cis$1 7#a47 ,t[>ds ^? :o excel u 9 gifts or graces3 ,^! !y receive f ! h& ( provid5ce1 z tal5ts to be improv$2 & !re=e1 if !y h a great] %>e !re( ?an ourselves1 m is requir$ ( !m 9 proportion !reunto1 ,luke xii4 #dh4 ,if !y excel u 9 grace1 we ought r to rejoice1 t ?\gh we br+ b little glory to ,god1 o!rs br+ m2 & x w af=d u an evid5ce ( ! tru? ( grace1 if1 :ile we are humbl$ "u a s5se ( our own defects1 we are ?ankful = ! hon\r t is br\ght to ,god by o!rs1 ,gal4 i4 #bc1 #bd4 ,john iii4 #bf1 #bg1 #bh1 #cj4 7#b47 ,we ought to ex]cise a *>itable frame ( _s t[>ds ^? :o are 9 m prosp]\s circum/ances 9 ! _w2 n envy+1 griev+1 or rep9+ at ! provid5ce ( ,god1 because _! condition !re9 is bett] ?an ours4 ,we are !re=e to consid]1 t ! mo/ fl\ri%+ & prosp]\s condition 9 ! _w1 is n always ! be/1 ,psal4 xxxvii4 #af4 nor is x )\t _m temptations t (t5 att5d x1 #a ,tim4 vi4 #i4 & if x be n improv$ to ! glory ( ,god1 ?is w br+ a great] weight ( guilt on _! consci5ces3 ,:]eas1 on ! o!r h&1 if we enjoy communion ) him1 & ! bless+s ( ! upp] spr+s1 ?is is mu* m desirable ?an ! mo/ prosp]\s condition 9 ! _w1 )\t x1 ,psal4 xvi4 #e1 #f4 ,?is leads u to consid]1 ,,ii4 ,! s9s =bidd5 9 ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,& ^! include 9 !m1 t corrupt f\nta9 f :5ce ! irregul>ity ( our desires proce$s2 or ! /reams t fl[ f x1 :i* discov] !mselves 9 ! lu/s ( concupisc5ce 9 v>i\s in/ances1 z well z 9 our be+ discont5t$ ) our own e/ate4 #a4 ,z to ! =m] ( ^!1 to wit1 ! corruption ( nature2 ?is mu/ be consid]$ z contr>y to ! law ( ,god1 & consequ5tly =bidd5 9 ?is ,comm&m5t4 ,! ,pelagians & ,papi/s1 inde$1 pret5d t ! law ( ,god only respects ! corruption ( our actions :i* is to be *eck$ & re/ra9$ !reby2 & n ! int]nal habits or pr9ciple f :5ce !y proce$2 accord+ly !y take an e/imate h]e( f human laws1 :i* only respect ! ov]t acts ( s91 & n ^? int]nal incl9ations & dispositions :i* p]sons h to commit x3 ,b :5 we speak ( ! div9e laws1 we mu/ n take our plan f !nce2 = ?\gh man c only judge ( outw>d actions1 ,god judge? ! he>t2 & !re=e t s9 :i* reigns !re1 _c b be1 9 ! highe/ degree1 (f5sive to him2 & ?\gh ! corruption ( our nature _c be altoge!r prev5t$ or extirpat$1 by any prescription 9 ! div9e law2 yet1 ?is is ! means :i* ,god takes1 to reprove & humble u = x1 ,rom4 vii4 #i4 ,object4 ,x is object$ t ! apo/le ,james1 9 *ap4 i4 #ae4 di/+ui%es betwe5 lu/ & s92 :5 lu/ ha? conceiv$ x br+e? =? s92 !re=e ! corruption ( nature is n prop]ly s92 &1 consequ5tly n =bidd5 by ! law4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$2 t lu/ may be di/+ui%$ f s91 z ! habit or corrupt pr9ciple is f ! act :i* x produces2 & !re=e1 ! apo/le's mean+ 9 ?is scripture is1 t lu/1 or irregul> desires1 are fir/ conceiv$ 9 ! he>t2 & !n actual s9s proce$ f !m 9 ! life2 & bo? ( !m are abhorr$ by ,god1 & contr>y to 8 law3 ,& !y seem to be =bidd51 9 p>ticul>1 9 ?is t5? ,comm&m5t4 ,"h we may obs]ve ! v>i\s me?ods t corrupt nature takes1 9 ord] to its produc+ & br++ =? s9ful actions4 ,fir/1 ! temptation is (f]$1 ei!r by ,satan1 or ! _w1 ) a speci\s pret5ce ( "s advantage :i* may arise f our compliance ) x2 &1 at ! same "t we consid] n :e!r x be lawful or unlawful2 & reg>d n ! ?reatn+s t %\ld det] u f x4 ,&1 we sometimes take occasion1 f ! p]nici\s examples ( ! falls & misc>riages ( o!rs1 to v5ture on ! commission ( ! same s9s2 pret5d+ t !y are1 _m ( !m1 m acqua9t$ ) scripture1 ?an we are2 & !re seems to be no ill consequ5ce att5d+ _! commission ( ^? s9s3 !re=e1 :y may we n give way to !m8 ,& also1 t _m1 :o h _h m =titude & resolution ?an we c pret5d to1 h be5 ov]come by ! same temptations2 !re=e x is 9 va9 = u to /rive aga9/ !m4 ,aga91 corrupt nature sometimes fills ! s\l ) a secret dislike ( ! /rictness & purity ( ! law ( ,god2 &1 at o!r times1 x sugge/s t !re are "s disp5sations all[$1 9 compliance ) ! frailty ( nature2 & !re=e1 we may v5ture on ! commission ( "s s9s2 ,at l5g? we take up a resolution t we w try ! exp]im5t1 :atev] be ! consequ5ce !re(4 ,?us lu/ br+s =? s92 :i*1 aft] x has be51 = "s "t indulg$1 is committ$ ) gre$9ess1 & p]si/$ 9 ) resolution2 &1 9 ! end1 br+s =? dea?4 ,& ?is leads u to consid]1 #b4 ,! irregul>ity ( ^? actions1 :i* proce$ f ! corruption ( our nature1 :i* are sometimes1 call$ ! lu/s ( concupisc5ce2 :]eby1 )\t ! lea/ %ew ( ju/ice1 we endeav\r to possess ourselves ( ^? ?+s :i* belong to our neighb\r4 ,?us ,ahab 0 re/less 9 8 own _s1 till he _h got ,nabo?'s v9ey>d into 8 h&2 &1 9 ord] !reto1 jo9$ 9 a conspiracy1 to take away 8 life1 #a ,k+s xxi4 #d4 ,& ,david covet$ 8 neighb\r's wife2 :i* 0 "o ( ! greate/ blemi%es 9 8 life1 & br\ght ) x a long tra9 ( mis]ies1 t att5d$ him 9 ! foll[+ "p ( 8 reign1 #b ,sam4 xii4 #i-ab4 ,& ,a*an covet$ ^? goods :i* belong$ n to him1 ! w$ge ( gold1 & ! ,babyloni% g>m5t1 ,jo%4 vii4 #ba4 :i* s9 prov$ 8 ru94 ,?is s9 ( covet\sness arises f a be+ discont5t$ ) our pres5t condition1 s t :atev] measure ( ! bless+s ( provid5ce we enjoy1 we are not)/&+1 fill$ ) disquietude ( m9d1 because we are de/itute ( :at we are lu/+ aft]4 ,?is mu/ be consid]$ z a s9 t is att5d$ ) v great aggravations4 ,=1 7#a47 ,x unfits u = ! p]=mance ( holy duties2 prev5ts ! ex]cise ( ^? graces1 :i* are necess>y 9 ord] !reunto2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 exposes u to manifold temptations1 :]eby we are r5d]$ an easy prey to our spiritual enemies4 7#b47 ,x is altoge!r unlike ! temp] ( ! bless$ ,jesus1 :o express$ an entire resignation to ! div9e w1 "u ! greate/ suff]+s1 ,john xviii4 #aa4 ,luke xxi4 #db4 ,&1 inde$1 x is a v great reproa* to religion1 9 g5]al1 & a disc\ragem5t to ^? :o are sett+ _! faces t[>ds x1 :o w be ready to conclude1 f our example1 t ! consolations ( ,god are small1 or t !re is n en\gh 9 ! promises ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 to quiet our spirits "u _! pres5t uneas9ess4 7#c47 ,x is to act z ?\gh we expect$1 or desir$ our portion 9 ?is _w1 or look$ no f>!r ?an ^! pres5t ?+s2 :i* is contr>y to ! practice ( ! be/ ( ,god's sa9ts1 #b ,cor4 iv4 #ah4 7#d47 ,x t5ds to ca/ ! utmo/ contempt on ! _m m]cies we h receiv$ or enjoy1 at pres5t1 :i* are1 z x 71 =gott5 9 un?ankfulness2 & x is a sett+ aside ^? bless+s :i* ! gospel gives u to expect4 7#e47 ,x argues an unwill+ness to be at ,god's disposal1 & a lean+ to our own und]/&+s1 z ?\gh we knew bett] ?an him1 :at 0 mo/ conducive to our pres5t & future happ9ess2 & !re=e1 x is a tempt+ ,god1 & griev+ 8 ,holy ,_s1 :i* has a t5d5cy to provoke him to turn to be our enemy1 & fight aga9/ u1 ,isa4 lxiii4 #aj4 7#f47 ,x deprives u ( ! pres5t sweetness ( o!r m]cies2 r5d]s e provid5ce1 9 our appreh5sion1 afflictive2 & ^? burd5s :i* w\ld o!rwise be light1 almo/ insupportable4 7#g47 ,if ,god is pleas$ to give u :at we 7 discont5t$ & uneasy = ! want (1 he (t5 s5ds "s great affliction ) x3 ,?us ,ra*el1 9 a discont5t$ frame1 says1 ,give me *ildr51 or else ,i die1 ,g54 xxx4 #a4 %e _h1 inde$1 9 "s respects1 h] desire ( *ildr52 b di$ 9 travail ) "o ( !m1 *ap4 xxxv4 #ai4 7#h47 ,x is a s91 :i* !y1 :o are guilty (1 w f9d x v difficult to be br\ght to a ?or\gh conviction ( ! guilt :i* !y contract h]eby1 or a true rep5tance = x3 ,?us ,jonah1 :5 "u a discont5t$ & uneasy frame ( _s1 ju/ifi$ himself1 &1 z x 71 defi$ ,god to d 8 wor/ aga9/ him2 s t :5 ?is matt] 0 *>g$ ^u 8 consci5ce2 ,do/ ?\ well to be angry8 he repli$1 9 a v insol5t mann]1 ,i d well to be angry1 ev5 unto dea?1 ,jonah iv4 #i4 ,! ju/ify+ ourselves "u su* a frame ( _s1 _c b be highly provok+ to ,god2 & :atev] we may be prone to allege 9 our own behalf1 w r aggravate1 ?an ext5uate ! crime4 ,!re are sev]al ?+s :i* a discont5t$ p]son is apt to allege 9 8 own v9dication1 :i* h a t5d5cy only to enhance 8 guilt4 ,z1 #a4 ,:5 he pret5ds t 8 natural temp] leads him to be uneasy1 s t he _c1 by any means1 subdue 8 passions1 or submit to ! dispos+ provid5ce ( ,god4 ,to :i* x may be repli$2 t ! corruption ( our nature1 & its pron5ess to s91 is no j excuse =1 b r an aggravation ( x2 :]eby x appe>s to be m deeply root$ 9 our he>ts2 &1 inde$1 our natural incl9ations to any s9 are increas$1 by indulg+ x4 ,!re=e1 9 ?is case1 we ought r to be importunate ) ,god1 = t grace :i* may h a t5d5cy to re/ra9 ! inord9acy ( our affections1 & r5d] u will+ to acquiesce 9 ! div9e disp5sations1 ?an to paliate & excuse our s92 :i* only aggravates ! guilt !re(4 #b4 ,"s1 9 excuse = _! discont5t$ & uneasy frame ( _s1 allege2 t ! injuries :i* h be5 (f]$ to !m1 ought to be res5t$1 t !y are su* z !y are n able to be>2 & n to %[ !mselves uneasy "u !m1 w\ld be to enc\rage p]sons to insult & trample on !m4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$2 t :ile we compla9 ( injuries done u by m51 & are prone to m$itate rev5ge aga9/ !m1 we d n consid] ! great di%on\r t we br+ to ,god1 & h[ mu* we des]ve to be made ! monum5ts ( 8 fury1 s t we %\ld n obta9 =giv5ess f him1 :o are s prone to res5t less] injuries done to u by our fell[-creatures1 ,matt4 xviii4 #bc4 seq4 #c4 ,o!rs excuse _! discont5t1 by alleg+ ! greatness ( _! afflictions2 t _! burd5 is almo/ insupportable1 s t !y are press$ out ( measure1 above /r5g?1 & are ready to say ) ,job1 ,ev5 to day is my compla9t bitt]2 my /roke is heavi] ?an my groan+1 ,job xxiii4 #b4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$2 t our afflictions are n s great z our s9s1 :i* are ! procur+ cause !re(2 nor are !y great] ?an "s t befal o!rs1 :o are bett] ?an ourselves2 &1 inde$1 by indulg+ a discont5t$ frame ( _s1 we r5d] !m heavi] ?an !y w\ld o!rwise be4 #d4 ,"s pret5d1 t !y are discont5t$ & uneasy because ! affliction !y are "u1 0 altoge!r unexpect$2 & !re=e !y 7 unprovid$ =1 & s less able to be> x4 ,to ?is x may be repli$2 #a/1 ,t a ,*ri/ian ought daily to expect afflictions 9 ?is mis]able & s9ful _w1 at lea/1 s f> z n to be unprovid$ =1 or ?9k x /range t he %\ld be ex]cis$ ) !m1 #a ,pet4 iv4 #ab4 #b;dly1 ,we h receiv$ _m unlook$ = m]cies2 & !re=e1 :y %\ld we be uneasy because we meet ) unexpect$ afflictions1 & n r set ! "o aga9/ ! o!r4 #d?ly1 ,"s ( ,god's be/ *ildr5 h (t5times be5 surpriz$ ) afflictive provid5ces1 & yet h be5 enabl$ to ex]cise cont5tm5t "u !m4 ,?us ! mess5g]s :o br\ght ,job heavy & unexpect$ tid+s ( "o affliction imm$iately foll[+ ano!r1 ,job i4 #ac1 seq4 did n ov]?r[ 8 fai?1 or make him discont5t$ "u ! h& ( ,god2 =1 not)/&+ all ?is1 he wor%ipp$ & bless$ ! "n ( ! ,"l1 v]4 #bj1 #ba4 #e4 ,o!rs allege1 t ! *ange :i* is made 9 _! circum/ances 9 ! _w1 f a prosp]\s to an afflict$ condition ( life1 is s great1 & lies ) su* weight ^u _! spirits1 t x is impossible = !m to be easy "u x4 ,b to ?is x may be answ]$1 #a/1 ,t :5 ,god gave u ! good ?+s we are depriv$ (1 he res]v$ to himself ! lib]ty ( tak+ !m away :5 he pleas$1 z design+ h]eby1 to %ew 8 absolute sov]eignty ov] u2 & !re=e1 be=e ?is affliction befel u1 x 0 our duty1 accord+ to ! apo/le's advice1 to rejoice z ?\gh we rejoic$ n1 & to use ! _w z n abus+ x1 #a ,cor4 vii4 #cj4 & n to ?9k x /range1 t we %\ld be depriv$ ( x1 inasmu* z ! fa%ion !re( passe? away4 #b;dly1 ,! great] v>iety ( conditions 9 :i* we h be51 or are1 9 ! _w1 af=d m abundant exp]i5ce ( ^? deal+s ( ,god ) u1 :i* are design$ z an ord9ance = our fai?2 & !re=e1 in/ead ( be+ discont5t$ "u !m1 we ought r to be put h]eupon1 on ! ex]cise ( ^? graces t are suitable to ! *ange ( our condition1 z ! apo/le says1 ,i "k bo? h[ to be abas$1 & ,i "k h[ to ab\nd1 ,phil4 iv4 #ab4 #f4 ,"s allege1 t !y h ! greate/ reason to be discont5t$1 because ( ! influ5ce :i* _! afflictions h on _! spiritual conc]ns1 z !y t5d to int]rupt _! communion ) ,god2 & !y are (t5 ready to fe>1 t ^! are indications ( 8 wra?1 &1 z x 71 ! beg9n+ ( sorr[s2 :i* leads !m to ! v br9k ( despair4 ,to ?is x may be repli$2 t x is c]ta9 no?+ m %>p5s ! edge ( afflictions1 or has a great] t5d5cy to make u uneasy "u !m1 ?an su* ?\ghts z ^!2 & n to be s5sible h]e(1 w\ld be an in/ance ( ! greate/ /upidity2 yet let u consid]1 #a/1 ,t if our fe>s are ill-gr\nd$1 z !y sometimes are1 ! uneas9ess t arises f !m is unw>rantable4 #b;dly1 ,if we h too mu* gr\nd = !m1 we are to make use ( ! rem$y t ,god has provid$2 accord+ly we are to h rec\rse by fai?1 to ! blood ( ,jesus1 = =giv5ess2 & ?is ought to be accompani$ ) ! ex]cise ( true rep5tance1 & godly sorr[ = s91 )\t giv+ way to ^? despair+ appreh5sions1 t sometimes arise f a s5se ( ! greatness ( ! guilt !re(1 z ?\gh x set u out ( ! rea* ( m]cy2 :i* w add an insupportable weight to our burd52 &1 #c;dly1 ,if "u ! afflict+ h& ( ,god1 we are r5d]$ unfit = holy duties1 & h no communion ) him !re92 ?is may be ow+1 n to ! affliction1 b t discont5t$1 uneasy frame ( _s :i* we too mu* indulge "u x4 ,!re=e we are n to allege ?is z an excuse = t murmur+1 rep9+ frame ( _s :i* we are too apt to discov] :ile ex]cis$ !re)4 ,! la/ ?+ to be consid]$ is1 ! rem$ies aga9/ ?is s9 ( be+ discont5t$ ) our pres5t condition2 & ^! are1 #a/1 ,a due s5se ( t und\bt$ "r :i* ,god has to dispose ( u1 & our condition 9 ?is _w1 z he pleases2 inasmu* z we are 8 own1 ,matt4 xx4 #ae4 #b;dly1 ,uneas9ess "u ! h& ( ,god1 or rep9+ at 8 deal+s1 :5 he ?9ks fit to deprive u ( ! bless+s we once enjoy$1 is n ! way to recov] ! possession ( !m2 b ! be/ exp$i5t = u to rega9 !m1 or "s o!r bless+s t are m ?an an equival5t = !m1 is our ex]cis+ an entire resignation to ! w ( ,god1 & conclud+ t all 8 disp5sations are holy1 j1 & good4 #c;dly1 ,let u consid]1 t ,god (t5times designs to make u bett] by ! %>pe/ trials1 :i* are an ord9ance to br+ u ne>] to himself4 ,?us ,david says1 ,be=e ,i 0 afflict$1 ,i w5t a/ray2 b n[ h ,i kept ?y ^w1 ,psal4 cxix4 #fg4 #d?ly1 ,we ought to consid] t ,god's design 9 ^! disp5sations is1 to try our fai?1 & t x may f\nd aft]w>ds unto praise1 hon\r1 & glory1 z x w be1 ) respect to e true believ]1 at ! appe>+ ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 #a ,pet4 i4 #g4 ,& to ?is we may add1 #e?ly1 ,t !re are _m promises ( ! pres5ce ( ,god1 :i* h n only a t5d5cy to af=d relief aga9/ uneas9ess or dejection ( _s2 b to give u ! greate/ enc\ragem5t "u ! sore/ afflictions2 p>ticul>ly1 t compreh5sive promise1 ,i w nev] leave !e1 nor =sake !e1 ,heb4 xiii4 #e4 ,footnote #i3 ,see ,page #eji4 ,que/4 ,,cxlix4 ,,que/4 ,,cxlix4 ,is any man able p]fectly to keep ! ,comm&m5ts ( ,god8 ,,answ4 ,no man is able1 ei!r 9 himself1 or by any grace receiv$ 9 ?is life1 p]fectly to keep ! ,comm&m5ts ( ,god1 b do? daily break !m 9 ?\ght1 ^w1 & de$4 ,hav+ consid]$ man's duty & obligation to keep ! ,comm&m5ts ( ,god2 we are n[ l$ to speak ( him z unable to keep !m2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 *>geable ) ! daily brea* !re(1 :i* is an argum5t ( ! imp]fection ( ?is pres5t /ate4 ,we h1 "u a =ego+ answ]#aj1 endeav\r$ to prove t ! "w ( sanctification is imp]fect 9 ?is life2 s t all ! boa/s ( ! ,pelagians1 & o!rs1 :o def5d ! possibility ( atta9+ p]fection !re91 are va9 & unw>rantable4 ,we h also consid]$ ! reasons :y ,god ord]s t x %\ld be s4 ,& !re=e we %all1 )\t enl>g+ s mu* on ?is subject1 z o!rwise we might h done1 pr9cipally take notice ( :at is to be obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 "u two g5]al heads4 ,i4 ,9 :at respects1 & ) :at limitations1 man is said to be unable to keep ! ,comm&m5ts ( ,god2 &1 accord+ly x is said1 t no man is able1 p]fectly1 to keep !m4 ,by :i* we are to und]/&1 z x is obs]v$ 9 ! ,%ort] ,cate*ism#aa1 no m]e man1 :]eby our ,savi\r is except$1 :o yield$ p]fect ob$i5ce 9 our nature4 ,?is is f>!r expla9$1 ) ano!r limitation1 namely1 t no man is able to d ?is s9ce ! fall2 to d5ote t man1 9 8 /ate ( innoc5cy1 0 able1 p]fectly to keep ! ,comm&m5ts ( ,god4 ,= he 0 made upright1 & _h ! image ( ,god in/amp$ on 8 s\l2 :i* consi/$ 9 k1 righte\sness1 & hol9ess1 ,eccl4 vii4 #bi4 ,g54 i4 #bg4 hav+ ! law ( ,god writt5 9 8 he>t1 & p[] to fulfil x#ab4 ,&1 inde$1 to suppose ! contr>y1 w\ld be a reflection ^u ! div9e gov]nm5t1 & w\ld argue man to h be5 creat$ "u a natural necessity ( s9n+1 & p]i%+2 :i* is contr>y to ! goodness1 hol9ess1 & ju/ice ( ,god4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 t no man is able1 9 ?is life1 ?us to keep ,god's ,comm&m5ts1 :i* conta9s an intimation t ! glorifi$ sa9ts1 9 heav51 w be enabl$ to yield p]fect ob$i5ce2 not)/&+ ! _m imp]fections !y are n[ liable to4 ,moreov]1 z man is n able1 ( himself1 or )\t ! aids ( div9e grace1 to obey ,god2 s he is n to expect su* assi/ance f him z %all enable him to obey him p]fectly4 ,!re is no d\bt b ! grace ( ,god c\ld free u f all ! rema9d]s ( s9 9 ?is _w1 z well z 9 our pass+ f x to heav52 b we h no gr\nd to conclude t x w4 ,=1 #a4 ,! :ole creation is liable to ! curse1#ac 7:i* 0 consequ5t ^u man's fir/ apo/asy f ,god17 "u :i* x groane?1 unto ?is day1 ,rom4 viii4 #bb1 #bc4 & %all n be deliv]$ f x1 till ! sc5e ( "t1 & ?+s %all be *ang$1 & ! sa9ts %all be fully possess$ ( :at !y are n[ wait+ =1 to wit1 ! adoption1 or ! r$emption ( _! bodies4 #b4 ,god is pleas$ to d5y 8 p t p]fection ( hol9ess "h1 :i* !y %all atta9 to h]eaft]1 t he may give !m daily occasion to ex]cise ! duties ( self-d5ial1 mortification ( s91 fai?1 & rep5tance1 :i* r$\nd to 8 own glory1 & _! spiritual advantage4 ,?is leads u1 ,,ii4 ,to consid] t we daily break ! ,comm&m5ts ( ,god1 9 ?\ght1 ^w1 & de$4 #a4 ,9 ?\ght2 to wit1 :5 ! m9d is conv]sant ab\t s9ful objects1 9 su* away1 z t x contracts defilem5t4 ,x is a sign t ! wick$ness ( man is v great1 :51 e imag9ation ( ! ?\ghts ( 8 he>t is only evil1 & t cont9ually1 ,g54 vi4 #e4 ,n[ ! s9fulness ( ! ?\ghts ( m51 consi/s 9 f\r ?+s2 7#a47 ,:5 !y *use1 delight 91 & are daily conv]sant ab\t ?+s t are va91 empty ( :at is good1 & h no t5d5cy to ! glory ( ,god1 or ! spiritual advantage ei!r ( ourselves or o!rs4 ,! lea/ va9 ?\ght :i* conta9s an excursion f our duty to ,god1 br+s "s degree ( guilt ) x2 b :5 ! m9d is :olly tak5 up ) vanity1 s t x is turn$ aside f1 or takes no delight 9 ^? ?+s t are ( ! highe/ importance1 ?is w h a t5d5cy to vitiate ! m9d1 & ali5ate x f ! life ( ,god4 7#b47 ,! ?\ghts ( m5 may be said to be s9ful1 :5 !y are n fix$1 or int5sely set1 on ,god & div9e ?+s1 :5 engag$ 9 holy duties2 & t ei!r1 :5 worldly c>es or bus9ess1 h[ lawful soev] !y may be at o!r times1 h a t5d5cy to div]t our ?\ghts f !m1 be+ altoge!r inconsi/5t !re)4 ,or :5 our m9ds are conv]sant ab\t spiritual ?+s unseasonably1 s z to be div]t$ f our pres5t design2 z1 :5 we are jo9+ ) o!rs 9 pray]1 in/ead ( be>+ a "p ) !m1 9 hav+ ! same ex]cise ( fai?1 & o!r graces1 :i* supposes t our ?\ghts are employ$ ab\t ! same object ) !irs1 we are m$itat+ on "s o!r div9e subject1 =eign to ! pres5t occasion4 7#c47 ,our ?\ghts may be said to be s9ful1 :5 !y are conv]sant ab\t spiritual ?+s1 )\t suitable affections1 &1 consequ5tly1 m$itat+ on !m z common ?+s1 9 :i* we are n mu* conc]n$2 z :5 we are de/itute ( ^? holy desires aft]1 or delight 9 ,god1 :5 draw+ nigh to him 9 holy duties1 :i* 8 law requires4 ,& ?is w m evid5tly appe>1 :51 by comp>+ ! frame ( our _s !re91 ) :at we obs]ve x to be 9 o!r in/ances1 we f9d1 t our affections are easily rais$1 :5 engag$ 9 matt]s ( less importance1 b /upid1 & unconc]n$ ab\t our et]nal welf>e1 9 holy duties2 :i* is accompani$ ) h>dness ( he>t & imp5it5cy1 & sometimes ) uneas9ess & we>9ess1 z ?\gh !y 7 a burd5 to u4 ,on ! o!r h&1 our affections may be rais$ 9 ^! duties1 & yet we be *>geable ) a s9fulness ( ?\ght !re92 z1 #a4 ,:5 ! affections are rais$ by ?+s ( less importance1 :ile o!r ?+s t are m affect+1 are n reg>d$4 ,z1 suppos+ a p]son is m$itat+ on ,*ri/'s suff]+s1 & he is v mu* affect$ )1 & enrag$ at ! trea*]y ( ,judas1 t betray$ him1 or ! b>b>ity ( ! ,jews1 t crucifi$ him2 b n 9 ! lea/ ) ! s9 ( ! _w1 t 0 ! occasion ( x1 or ! greatness ( 8 love1 t mov$ him to submit to x4 #b4 ,:5 our affections are rais$ 9 holy duties1 & ?is is all t we dep5d ^u1 = ju/ification & acceptance 9 ! sight ( ,god1 va9ly suppos+ t our te>s w wa% away our s9s1 be+ de/itute ( fai? 9 ! blood ( ,*ri/4 #c4 ,:5 we are conc]n$ ab\t ! mis]y consequ5t on our s9s1 b are n 9 ! lea/ incl9$ to hate !m1 nor griev$ at ! di%on\r br\ght to ! "n ( ,god !reby4 ,?is leads u to consid] ! causes h]e(1 & rem$ies aga9/ x4 ,if we d n f9d t our affections are rais$ 9 ^! religi\s ex]cises1 z !y h be5 9 times pa/1 we ought to enquire into ! reason !re(2 :e!r ?is be n att5d$ ) "s great backslid+s f ,god1 :i* might fir/ occasion x4 ,sometimes x proce$s f a neglect ( holy duties1 ei!r public or private2 at o!r times1 f presumptu\s s9s1 committ$1 or cont9u$ 91 ) imp5it5cy4 ,& we (t5 f9d1 t our be+ too mu* emb>rass$ )1 or immod]ately engag$ 9 our pursuit ( ! pr(its or pleasures ( ?is _w1 /upifies & damps our affections1 z to religi\s matt]s1 s t !y are seldom or nev] rais$ !re94 ,z to ! rem$ies aga9/ ?is /upid & unaffect$ frame ( _s2 we mu/ n only rep5t (1 b ab/a9 f ^? s9s1 t h be5 ! occasion !re(2 m$itate on ^? subjects1 t are mo/ suitable to our case1 :i* h a t5d5cy to enflame our love to ,*ri/1 & desire aft] him1 & our zeal = 8 glory2 & (t5 confess & bewail our /upidity & unbecom+ behavi\r 9 holy duties2 e>ne/ly implor+ ! p[]ful influ5ce ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 to br+ u into1 & keep u 9 a "r frame ( _s = !m4 7#d47 ,we h reason to *>ge ourselves ) s91 :5 guilty ( blasphem\s ?\ghts2 z1 #a/1 ,:5 we h1 by degrees1 br\ght on ourselves a disreg>d ( ,god1 ei!r by liv+ 9 ! neglect ( holy duties1 or all[+ ourselves 9 ! practice ( kn[n s9s4 #b;dly1 ,:51 be=e we 7 foll[$ ) ^! ?\ghts1 we h f\nd t we gave way to "s d\bts ab\t ! div9e p]fections2 or1 ?r\gh ! ignorance1 pride & vanity ( our m9ds1 h contract$ an habitual disreg>d to1 or neglect ( t holy rev]5ce ) :i* we ought to m$itate on !m4 #c;dly1 ,:5 we c he> ^? execrable oa?s or curses1 by :i* "s pr(anely blaspheme ! "n ( ,god1 )\t express+ our res5tm5t ) ! utmo/ abhorr5ce & dete/ation4 #d?ly1 ,:5 we f9d1 t be+ foll[$ ) blasphem\s ?\ghts1 our he>ts are too prone to give 9 to !m1 z ?\gh !y 7 ! s5tim5ts ( our m9d2 :]eby we d1 z x 71 cons5t to !m1 in/ead ( reject+ !m ) ! utmo/ av]sion4 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 blasphem\s ?\ghts are n always to be *>g$ on u z a s94 ,sometimes !y are *>geable on ,satan1 :o h]e9 acts accord+ to 8 "*1 z ,god's op5 enemy2 & endeav\rs to in/il into u ! same ideas t he himself has4 ,^! ?\ghts may be *>g$ on him2 :5 !y are ha/ily inject$ into our m9ds1 n be+ ! result ( *oice or delib]ation2 b are a k9d ( viol5ce (f]$ to our imag9ation1 &1 we _c b discov] ! greate/ dete/ation ( !m1 z well z ( t enemy ( s\ls1 f :om !y take _! rise2 & :51 at ! same "t1 we are enabl$ to ex]cise ! contr>y graces1 & betake ourselves to ,god ) fai? & pray]1 t he w\ld rebuke ! ,devil1 & pres]ve our consci5ces undefil$1 "u ?is sore temptation1 :i* we _c b reckon "o ( ! greate/ afflictions t befal u 9 ! _w4 ,?us conc]n+ ! s9fulness ( our ?\ghts4 #b4 ,we are f>!r said1 daily to break ! ,comm&m5ts ( ,god 9 ^w4 ,?us ! apo/le ,james speaks ( ! tongue z an unruly evil full ( deadly poison1 ,james iii4 #h4 ,evil-speak+1 z 0 be=e obs]v$ conc]n+ ! s9fulness ( our ?\ghts1 is att5d$ ) a great] or less degree ( guilt1 z ! vanity ( ! m9d1 & ! wick$ness ( ! he>t1 m or less discov]s itself !re94 ,our ,savi\r speaks ( ! acc\ntabl5ess ( man 9 ! day ( judgm5t1 = e idle ^w1 ,matt4 xii4 #cf4 to d5ote1 t !re is no s9 s small1 b :at is displeas+ to an holy ,god1 a violation ( 8 law1 & br+s ) x a degree ( guilt1 9 proportion to ! nature !re(4 ,^! inde$1 are ! l[e/ in/ances ( ! s9fulness ( words4 ,!re are o!rs t are ( s he9\s a nature1 t !y c h>dly be reckon$ consi/5t ) true godl9ess4 viz4 defam+1 & malici\s words2 :i* are sometimes comp>$ to a sword1 or arr[s1 ,psal4 lvii4 #d4 or to a s]p5t's tongue1 t leaves a /+ & poison beh9d x1 ,psal4 cxl4 #c4 ,aga91 ! s9fulness ( our words ext5ds itself yet f>!r1 z !y are direct$ aga9/ ! bless$ ,god2 :5 p]sons set _! m\? aga9/ ! heav5s1 & _! tongue walke? ?r\gh ! e>?1 ,psal4 lxxiii4 #i4 :5 !y give !mselves ! lib]ty to talk pr(anely ab\t sacr$ ?+s1 & op5ly blaspheme ! "n & p]fections ( ,god4 ,?is degree ( impiety1 inde$1 all are n *>geable )4 ,nev]!less1 we may say1 %\ld ,god m>k ! iniquity ( our words1 z well z ( our ?\ghts1 :o c\ld /&8 #c4 ,we are said to break ! ,comm&m5ts ( ,god1 by de$s1 i4 e4 by committ+ ^? s9s :i* are contriv$ 9 ! he>t1 & utt]$ ) our tongues4 ,^! h be5 consid]$ "u _! respective heads1 z a violation ( ea* ( ! t5 ,comm&m5ts1 or do+ ^? ?+s t are =bidd5 !re92 & !re=e we pass !m ov] 9 ?is place1 & proce$ to speak conc]n+ ! aggravations ( s94 ,footnote #aj3 ,see ,que/4 ,,lxxviii4 ,vol4 ,,iii4 #agj4 ,footnote #aa3 ,see ,que/4 ,,lxxxii4 ,footnote #ab3 ,see ,vol4 ,,ii4 #dd4 ,footnote #ac3 ^! mean ! animal "p ( man4 ,que/4 ,,cl4 ,,que/4 ,,cl4 ,are all transgressions ( ! law ( ,god equally he9\s 9 !mselves1 & 9 ! sight ( ,god8 ,,answ4 ,all transgressions ( ! law ( ,god are n equally he9\s4 ,b "s s9s 9 !mselves1 & by reason ( sev]al aggravations1 are m he9\s 9 ! sight ( ,god ?an o!rs4 ,?\gh all s9s be objectively inf9ite1 & equally opposite to ! hol9ess ( ,god2 yet !re are "s circum/ances att5d+ !m1 :i* are ( t p]nici\s t5d5cy1 t !y r5d] "o s9 m he9\s ?an ano!r2 s t x is n to be ?\ght (1 )\t ! greate/ horror & res5tm5t2 z well z expose ! s9n] to a sor] condemnation1 if x be n =giv54 ,^! are su* z /rike at ! v ess5tials ( religion1 & t5d1 z mu* z 9 u lies1 to sap ! f\ndation !re(2 z :5 m5 d5y ! be+ & p]fections ( ,god1 & practically dis[n _! obligation1 to yield ob$i5ce to him4 ,& "s s9s aga9/ ! second table1 :i* m imm$iately respect our neighb\r1 are m he9\s ?an o!rs1 9 proportion to ! degree ( injury done him !reby4 ,?us ! tak+ away ! life ( ano!r1 is m injuri\s1 & consequ5tly m aggravat$ ?an b>ely ! hat+ ( him2 :i* is1 nev]!less1 a v great crime4 ,moreov]1 ! same s91 :e!r aga9/ ! ,comm&m5ts ( ! fir/ or second table1 may be said to be m or less he9\s1 9 proportion to ! degree ( ob/9acy1 delib]ation1 malice1 or enmity aga9/ ,god1 ) :i* x is committ$2 b ^! ?+s w m evid5tly appe> "u ! foll[+ answ]2 :i* we proce$ to consid]1 ,que/4 ,,cli4 ,,que/4 ,,cli4 ,:at are ^? aggravations :i* make "s s9s m he9\s ?an o!rs8 ,,answ4 ,s9s receive _! aggravations1 ,i4 ,f ! p]sons (f5d+1 if !y be ( rip] age1 great] exp]i5ce1 or grace1 em95t = pr(ession1 gifts1 place1 (fice2 guides to o!rs1 & ^: example is likely to be foll[$ by o!rs4 ,s9s are great] ?an o!rwise !y w\ld be :5 committ$ by ^? ^: age & exp]i5ce ought to h taught !m bett]4 ,?us ,elihu says1 ,a multitude ( ye>s %\ld tea* wisdom1 ,job xxxii4 #g4 ,_m ?+s w\ld be a reproa* to su* p]sons1 :i* are m agreeable to ! "* ( *ildr51 ?an ^? :o are advanc$ 9 age4 ,aga91 if !y h _h l>ge exp]i5ce ( ! grace ( ,god1 & be5 em95t = _! pr(ession1 or gifts conf]r$ on !m4 ,^! circum/ances w r5d] ! same s9 m aggravat$2 = :]e mu* is giv51 an improvem5t is expect$ 9 proportion !reunto2 & :]e great pret5sions are made to religion1 ! act+ disagreeable !reunto1 enhances ! guilt1 & r5d]s ! s9 m he9\s4 ,aga91 if ! p]son (f5d+ be 9 an em95t /ation1 or (fice 9 ! _w1 or ! *ur*2 s t he is ei!r a guide to o!rs1 or ! eyes ( _m are ^u him1 :o w be apt to foll[ & receive prejudice by 8 example4 ,:5 su* an "o commits a public & op5 s91 x is m aggravat$ ?an if x _h be5 committ$ by ano!r4 ,?us ,god bids ! prophet ,ezekiel see :at ! anci5ts ( ! h\se ( ,israel d 9 ! d>k1 e man 9 ! *amb]s ( 8 imag]y1 ,ezek4 viii4 #ab4 ,& ! prophet ,j]emiah speaks ( ^? :o ought to h be5 guides to ! p1 viz4 ! prie/s & ! prophets1 ,j]4 xxiii4 #aa4 #ad4 :o transgress$ aga9/ ! ,"l2 & *>ges ?is on !m z an extraord9>y in/ance ( wick$ness2 :i* _! "* 9 ! _w1 & ! *ur* r5d]$ m he9\s1 ?\gh x 0 exce$+ he9\s 9 itself4 ,,ii4 ,s9s receive _! aggravations1 f ! p>ties (f5d$2 if imm$iately aga9/ ,god1 8 attributes1 & wor%ip1 aga9/ ,*ri/1 & 8 grace2 ! holy ,_s1 8 witness1 & work+s1 aga9/ sup]iors1 m5 ( em95cy1 & su* z we /& especially relat$ & engag$ unto2 aga9/ any ( ! sa9ts1 p>ticul>ly weak bre?r51 ! s\ls ( !m1 or any o!r1 & ! common good ( all or _m4 ,!re is no s9 b :at may be said to be committ$ aga9/ ,god2 yet1 #a4 ,"s are m imm$iately aga9/ him1 z !y c>ry 9 !m a contempt ( 8 attributes & wor%ip2 :]eby 8 "n & ord9ances are pr(an$1 & ! glory t is in/amp$ !reon1 little set by1 ,mal4 i4 #c1 #d4 ,o!r s9s reflect di%on\r on our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 & t ei!r on 8 p]son1 :5 we conclude him to be1 or1 at lea/1 act z if he 7 no o!r ?an a m]e creature2 or1 on 8 (fices2 :5 we refuse to receive in/ruction f him z a prophet1 or dep5d on 8 righte\sness z a prie/1 9 ord] to our ju/ification & acceptance1 9 ! sight ( ,god2 or to submit to him z a ,k+1 :o is able to subdue u to himself1 & def5d u f ! assaults ( our spiritual enemies2 or :5 we despise 8 grace1 & neglect t salvation :i* he has pur*as$1 & (f]s 9 ! gospel1 ,heb4 ii4 #c4 ,aga91 our s9s are aggravat$ :5 !y are committ$ aga9/ ! p]son ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 :5 we d5y him to be a div9e ,p]son1 or ! au?or ( ! "w ( reg5]ation1 z suppos+ t grace takes its rise f ourselves1 r ?an him2 or :5 we d n desire to be l$ by ! ,_s1 or seek 8 div9e influ5ce 9 ord] !reunto4 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 resi/ 8 holy motions & impressions1 & act contr>y to ^? convictions :i* he is pleas$ to grant u2 by :i* means we are said to grieve & qu5* ! _s1 ,eph4 iv4 #g4 #a ,!ss4 v4 #ai4 ,also1 :5 we reject & set ourselves aga9/ ! witness ( ! ,_s1 & t1 ei!r by conclud+1 t assurance ( our int]e/ 9 ! love ( ,god1 may be atta9$ )\t x1 & reckon all pret5ces to x no bett] ?an en?usiasm2 or1 :5 on ! o!r h&1 we suppose t ! ,_s witnesses ) our spirits1 t we are ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 )\t reg>d _h to ! "w ( sanctification1 t always accompanies1 & is an evid5ce !re(2 :]eby we take t com=t to ourselves :i* does n proce$ f ! ,_s ( hol9ess4 #b4 ,s9s are aggravat$ z committ$ m imm$iately or directly aga9/ m51 & p>ticul>ly ^?1 to :om we /& relat$ 9 ! bonds ( nature1 or1 :o h laid u "u ! /ronge/ obligations1 by acts ( fri5d%ip to u4 ,?is is applicable to inf]iors1 :o ought to pay a def]5ce to _! sup]iors2 ^? s9s t are committ$ by su*1 conta9 ! highe/ in/ance ( +ratitude1 & are contr>y to ! laws or dictates ( nature1 & !re=e aggravat$ 9 proportion !reunto4 ,moreov]1 if !y are committ$ aga9/ ! sa9ts2 ?is is reckon$1 by ,god1 an in/ance ( contempt ca/ on himself1 7^: image !y are said to be>27 mu* m1 if we oppose !m z sa9ts1 ,luke xvi4 #af4 ,matt4 xii4 #f4 ,& ?\gh we d n proce$ to ?is degree ( wick$ness1 our crime is said to be greatly aggravat$1 :5 we lay a /umbl+-block be=e ^? :o are weak 9 ! fai?1 :i* may t5d to disc\rage !m 9 ! ways ( ,god2 &1 by ?is means1 we d :at 9 u lies1 to de/roy ^? = :om ,*ri/ di$1 ,rom4 xiv4 #ae4 #a ,cor4 viii4 #aa4 ,?is is an injury done1 n s mu* to _! bodies1 z _! s\ls2 :i* are w\nd$1 & br\ght into great p]plexity !reby4 ,h[ev]1 we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 an (f5ce giv51 & unju/ly tak52 or1 x is "o ?+ = p]sons to be (f5d$ at t :i* is our indisp5sible duty1 9 :i* case we are n to reg>d ! s5tim5ts ( ^? :o attempt to disc\rage u f1 or c5sure u = ! p]=mance ( x2 & our giv+ (f5ce 9 ?+s t are 9 !mselves indiff]5t1 & might1 )\t any prejudice1 be avoid$2 9 :i* case a compliance ) ! p>ty (f5d$1 seems to be our duty2 especially if ! (f5ce takes its rise f consci5ce1 r1 ?an hum\r & corruption2 & our n comply+ ) him h]e91 w\ld t5d v mu* to disc\rage & weak5 8 h&s 9 ! ways ( ,god2 & !re=e may be reckon$ an aggravation ( ?is s94 ,moreov]1 x is a f>!r aggravation ( s9 committ$1 :5 x appe>s to be contr>y to ! common good ( all m54 ,?is guilt may be said to be contract$ by !m :o endeav\r to h9d] ! success ( prea*+ ( ! gospel1 #a ,!ss4 ii4 #ae4 or o!rwise1 :5 ! s9 ( "o man br+s d[n ! judgm5ts ( ,god on a :ole *ur* or body ( p2 ( ?is k9d 0 ,a*an's s91 ,jo%4 vii4 #bj1 #ba1 #be4 ,,iii4 ,s9s are aggravat$ f ! nature & quality ( ! (f5ce2 if x be aga9/ ! express lett] ( ! law1 break _m comm&m5ts1 conta9 9 x _m s9s2 if n only conceiv$ 9 ! he>t1 b breaks =? 9 words & actions1 sc&alize o!rs1 & admit ( no rep>ation2 if aga9/ means1 m]cies1 judgm5ts1 light ( nature1 conviction ( consci5ce2 public or private admonition1 c5sures ( ! *ur*1 civil puni%m5ts1 & our pray]s1 purposes1 promises2 v[s1 cov5ants1 & engagem5ts to ,god or m52 if done delib]ately1 wilfully1 presumptu\sly1 impud5tly1 boa/+ly1 malici\sly1 frequ5tly1 ob/9ately1 ) delight1 cont9uance1 or relaps+ aft] rep5tance4 #a4 ,s9 is aggravat$ :5 x is committ$ aga9/ ! express lett] ( ! law1 s t !re rema9s no mann] ( d\bt1 :e!r x be a s9 or duty4 ,to v5ture on ! commission ( :at pla9ly appe>s to be unlawful1 is to s9 ) great boldness & presumption1 :]eby ! crime is v mu* aggravat$1 ,rom4 i4 #cb4 #b4 ,:5 x conta9s a brea* ( sev]al ( ! ,comm&m5ts2 & !re=e x may be reckon$ a complicat$ crime4 ,( ?is k9d 0 ! s9 ( ,david1 9 ! matt] ( ,uriah2 9 :i* he 0 guilty ( murd]1 adult]y1 dissimulation1 inju/ice1 c4 ,also ,ahab's s9 aga9/ ,nabo?2 :i* includ$ 9 x n only covet\sness1 b p]jury1 murd]1 oppression1 & inju/ice4 #c4 ,s9s are m aggravat$1 :5 !y break =? 9 words1 or outw>d actions1 ?an if !y 7 only conceiv$ 9 ! he>t4 ,x is true1 s9 9 ! he>t has "s peculi> aggravations1 z x takes deep] root1 becomes habitual1 & is ent]ta9$ ) a secret delight & pleasure1 & z x is ! s\rce & f\nta91 f :5ce actual s9s proce$4 ,nev]!less1 :5 t1 :i* 0 be=e conceiv$ 9 ! he>t1 is discov]$ by words or actions1 ?is adds a f>!r aggravation to x1 z x br+s a m public di%on\r to ,god1 & (t5-times a great] injury to m54 #d4 ,s9s are f>!r aggravat$1 :5 !y are ( su* a nature1 t x is impossible = u to repair ! injuries done !reby1 or make re/itution = !m4 ,?us no?+ c comp5sate = our tak+ away ! life ( ano!r1 or = our ca/+ a reproa* on ! holy ways ( ,god2 & !reby endeav\r+ to br+ 8 gospel into contempt2 or1 :5 we entice o!rs to s91 by :i* means we turn !m aside f ,god1 & endeav\r to ru9 _! s\ls2 :i* is an injury t we _c1 by any means1 repair2 & !re=e ! crime is exce$+ly aggravat$4 #e4 ,if ! s9 committ$ be contr>y to ! v light ( nature1 su* z w\ld be (f5sive1 ev5 to ! ,hea!n1 #a ,cor4 v4 #a4 #f4 ,s9s receive _! aggravations1 :5 committ$ aga9/ means1 m]cies1 & judgm5ts2 z :5 we break ?r\gh all ! f5ces :i* are set to prev5t !m2 & ! grace ( ,god1 reveal$ 9 ! gospel1 is n only ineffectual1 to pres]ve f s91 ?\gh design$ = t end1 ,tit4 ii4 #aa1 #ab4 b turn$ into lascivi\sness1 ,jude1 v]4 #d4 ,:5 m]cies are misimprov$1 und]valu$1 &1 z x 71 trampl$ on1 ,rom4 ii4 #d4 ,isa4 i4 #c1 ,deut4 xxii4 #f4 & judgm5ts1 :e!r ?reat5$ or inflict$ are n reg>d$1 nor 7 claim$ !reby4 #g4 ,s9s are f>!r aggravat$1 :5 !y are committ$ aga9/ ! *ecks & convictions ( consci5ce2 :i* is a judge & a reprov] )9 our own brea/s4 ,?is is an (f]+ viol5ce to ourselves1 & mak+ _m bold advances t[>ds judicial bl9dness1 h>dness ( he>t1 & a total apo/acy4 #h4 ,:5 ! s9s committ$ are aga9/ public or private admonitions1 c5sures ( ! *ur* or civil puni%m5ts1 :i* are ,god's ord9ance to br+ m5 to rep5tance2 & if !y prove ineffectual1 to answ] t end1 !y w be left m /upid ?an !y 7 be=e4 #i4 ,s9s are f>!r aggravat$1 :5 !y are contr>y to our own pray]s1 v[s1 cov5ants1 & promises made ei!r to ,god or m54 ,:5 we confess s91 or pret5d to humble ourselves be=e ,god 9 pray]1 & yet1 at o!r times1 indulge ! same s9s1 & are pr\d1 self-conceit$1 & exalt ourselves aga9/ him2 or :5 we pray = /r5g? aga9/ corruption1 or grace to p]=m holy duties1 :51 9 reality1 we h no love to1 nor desire aft] !m2 or :5 we praise him = m]cies receiv$1 :ile we are habitually un?ankful1 & =getful ( 8 b5efits4 ,moreov]1 :5 we are v =w>d to make v[s1 cov5ants1 or engagem5ts1 to be ! ,"l's2 :]eby we (t5 lay a sn>e = ourselves1 f "s circum/ances t att5d ?is action2 & m especially f our disreg>d+ x aft]w>ds4 #aj4 ,s9s are aggravat$ f ! mann] ( our committ+ !m1 viz4 ,if !y are done delib]ately1 ) =e-?\ght or contrivance3 ,z :5 p]sons are said to devise mis*ief ^u _! b$s2 & !n z to _! conv]sation1 to set !mselves aga9/ t :i* is good1 ,psal4 xxxiv4 #e4 ,aga91 if x be done wilfully1 t is1 ) ! full b5t ( ! w1 mak+ x ! matt] ( our *oice1 & resolv+ to commit x1 :atev] x co/ u4 ,:5 we d x presumptu\sly1 ei!r :5 we take enc\ragem5t h]eunto f ! grace ( ,god1 ,rom4 vi4 #a4 or :5 8 h& is lift$ up aga9/ u1 or :5 we see 8 judgm5ts fall+ v heavy ^u o!rs1 & are n dispos$ to take w>n+ !reby2 b gr[ m h>d5$ & /upid ?an be=e4 ,aga91 :5 s9 is committ$ malici\sly impud5tly1 & ob/9ately2 ?is argues a root$ hatr$ aga9/ ,god4 ,or1 :5 x is committ$ ) delight aris+ ei!r f ! ?\ghts we ent]ta9 !re(1 be=e we commit x2 or ! pleasure we take 9 :at we h done1 aft]w>ds4 ,aga91 :5 we boa/ ( :at we h done1 :i* is to glory 9 our %ame1 ,psal4 x4 #c4 & lii4 #a4 :5 we d1 z x 71 value ourselves = hav+ got rid ( ! prejudices ( education1 & all =m] convictions ( s91 t s we may g on !re9 ) less di/urbance4 ,& :5 p]sons boa/ ( _! ov]-rea*+ o!rs 9 _! way ( deal+ 9 ! _w1 ,prov4 xx4 #ad4 :i* !y v (t5 d 9 _! secret ?\ghts1 :5 !y are a%am$ to let ! _w "k h[ remote !y are f ! practice ( t ju/ice1 t ought to be betwe5 man & man4 ,aga9 s9s are aggravat$ :5 !y are frequ5tly committ$1 or :5 we relapse into ! same s91 aft] hav+ pret5d$ to rep5t ( x1 #b ,pet4 ii4 #bj1-bb4 ,matt4 xii4 #dc1-de4 ,,iv4 ,s9s are aggravat$ f circum/ances ( "t1 & place2 if on ! ,"l's-day1 or o!r times ( div9e wor%ip1 or imm$iately be=e1 or aft] ^!1 or o!r helps1 to prev5t or rem$y su* misc>riages1 if 9 public1 or 9 ! pres5ce ( o!rs :o are !reby likely to be provok$ or defil$4 ,:5 s9s are committ$ by u on ! ,"l's-day1 x is a pr(an+ t "t :i* he has sanctifi$ = 8 s]vice1 & s r5d]s u guilty ( a d\ble crime2 or1 :5 !y are committ$ at any o!r "t1 :i* we occasionally set ap>t = div9e wor%ip2 or1 9 ^? seasons1 :5 ,god calls = fa/+ & m\rn+ = our own s9s1 or ^? t are publicly committ$ 9 ! _w1 ,isa4 xxii4 #ab1-ad4 or1 at o!r times1 :5 we h lately receiv$ signal deliv]ances1 ei!r p]sonal or national1 ,psal4 cvi4 #g4 or1 :5 !y are committ$ imm$iately be=e or aft] we h engag$ 9 holy duties2 ! =m] r5d]s u v unfit = !m2 ! latt] w effectually take away all ^? impressions1 :i* h be5 made on our spirits !re94 ,aga91 s9s receive aggravation f ! place 9 :i* !y are committ$3 ,z = in/ance1 if !y are committ$ 9 ^? places1 9 :i* ! "n ( ,god is m imm$iately call$ on1 :i* if visible1 w af=d great matt] ( sc&al to "s1 & an ill example to o!rs2 & if secretly committ$1 w t5d to defile our s\ls1 & argue u guilty ( great hypocrisy4 ,moreov]1 :5 we commit ^? s9s1 :i* are g5]ally abhorr$ 9 ! place :]e provid5ce has ca/ our lot3 ,?is is to r5d] ourselves a /a9 & di%on\r to ^? ) :om we conv]se4 ,?us ! prophet speaks ( "s1 :o1 9 ! l& ( uprightness1 w deal unju/ly1 ,isa4 xxvi4 #aj4 & especially :5 !y are committ$ 9 ! pres5ce ( o!rs1 :o are likely to be provok$ or defil$ !reby2 by :i* means we contract ! guilt ( o!r m5's s9s1 z well z our own2 & are d\bly guilty1 9 t we are1 9 _m respects1 ! cause ( _! transgress+4 ,!re are sev]al in/ances 9 :i* we may be said to contract ! guilt ( o!r m5's s9s1 :i* ,i %all only m5tion briefly1 viz4 :5 sup]iors lay _! comm&s on inf]iors1 or oblige !m to d t :i* is 9 itself s9ful2 or1 :5 we advise ^? :o /& ^u a level ) u1 to commit s91 or give our cons5t to ! commission ( x1 ,acts vii4 #eh4 *ap4 vii4 #a4 ,aga91 :5 inf]iors flatt] sup]iors1 or comm5d !m = _! s93 ,?us :5 ,h]od _h c\rt$ ! applause ( ! p1 by ! oration :i* he made to !m2 !y1 on ! o!r h&1 flatt]$ him1 :5 !y gave a %\t1 say+1 ,x is ! voice ( a god1 & n ( a man1 *ap4 xii4 #bb4 ,aga91 :5 we h rec\rse to ^? places1 :]e s9 is usually committ$1 & desire to associate ourselves ) !m1 ^: conv]sation is a reproa* to religion1 ,prov4 xiii4 #bj4 or1 :5 we are %>]s1 or p>tak]s1 ) o!rs1 9 _! unlawful ga9s2 fir/ enc\rag+1 abett+1 & help+ !m !re92 & !n divid+ ! spoil ) !m1 *ap4 i4 #bc1-be4 ,aga91 :5 we connive at s9 committ$2 or1 if x be 9 our p[]1 d n re/ra9 or h9d] ! commission ( x2 or1 :5 we conceal x1 :5 ! f>!r progress !re( might be prev5t$ by our divulg+ x4 ,aga91 :5 we provoke p]sons to s94 ,& h]eby draw =? _! corruptions2 & :5 we ext5uate s91 :e!r committ$ by ourselves or o!rs2 :i* is a degree ( v9dicat+1 or plead+ = x4 ,& la/ly1 :5 we d n m\rn =1 or pray aga9/ ^? s9s :i* are publicly committ$ 9 ! _w1 t are l to br+ d[n national judgm5ts#ad4 ,footnote #ad3 ,^! sev]al heads1 conc]n+ ! aggravations ( s91 are conta9$ 9 ?ree or f\r l9es1 :i* are helpful to our memories4 ,mo/ ( ! heads ( ?is answ]1 are conta9$ 9 t v]se1 ,quis8 ,quid8 ,ubi8 ,quibus auxiliis8 ,cur8 ,quomodo8 ,qu&o8 ,& ^? t relate to our contract+ ! guilt ( o!r m5's s9s1 9 ! foll[+ l9es2 ,jussu4 ,consilio4 ,cons5su4 ,palpo4 ,recursu4 ,p>ticipans4 ,nutans4 ,non ob/ans4 ,non manife/ans4 ,incessans4 ,m9u5s4 ,non mr5s4 ,solicitansve4 ,que/4 ,,clii41 ,,cliii4 ,,que/4 ,,clii4 ,:at do? e s9 des]ve at ! h&s ( ,god8 ,,answ4 ,e s91 ev5 ! lea/1 be+ aga9/ ! sov]eignty1 goodness1 & hol9ess ( ,god1 &1 aga9/ 8 righte\s law1 des]ve? 8 wra? & curse1 bo? 9 ?is life1 & t :i* is to come1 & _c be expiat$1 b by ! blood ( ,*ri/4 ,,que/4 ,,cliii4 ,:at do? ,god require ( u1 t may escape 8 wra? & curse due to u by reason ( ! transgression ( ! law4 ,,answ4 ,t we may escape ! wra? & curse ( ,god due to u by reason ( ! transgression ( ! law1 he require? ( u rep5tance t[>d ,god1 & fai? t[>d our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ! dilig5t use ( ! outw>d means :]eby ,*ri/ communicates to u ! b5efits ( 8 m$iation4 ,9 ! =m] ( ^! answ]s1 we h an acc\nt ( !n dem]it ( s92 9 ! latt]1 we h ! "* & disposition ( ^? :o h gr\nd to conclude t !y %all be deliv]$ f ! wra? & curse ( ,god due to x4 ,we h already consid]$ "o s9 z great] ?an ano!r1 by reason ( sev]al circum/ances t t5d to enhance ! guilt ( ^? :o commit !m3 ,nev]!less1 !re is no s9 s small b x has ?is aggravation 9 x1 t x is a violation ( ! law ( ,god1 & is opposite to 8 hol9ess2 & !re=e x _c b r5d] ! s9n] guilty 9 8 sight2 & guilt is t :]eby a p]son is liable to suff] puni%m5t 9 proportion to ! (f5ce committ$3 ,!re=e x foll[s1 t !re is no gr\nd = t di/9ction :i* ! ,papi/s make betwe5 mortal & v5ial s9s2 :]e( ! =m]1 !y suppose1 des]ves ! wra? & curse ( ,god bo? 9 ?is & ano!r _w2 b z = ! latt]1 namely1 v5ial s9s1 !y conclude t !y may be aton$ = by human satisfactions1 or p5ances2 & t !y are1 9 _! own nature1 s small1 t !y d n des]ve et]nal puni%m5t4 ,?is is an op9ion highly d]ogatory to ! glory ( ,god1 & op5s a door to lic5ti\sness1 9 a v>iety ( in/ances2 ! contr>y to :i*1 is conta9$ 9 ! answ] we are n[ expla9+4 ,= ! und]/&+ :]e(1 let x be consid]$2 t x is "o ?+ = a s9 to des]ve ! wra? & curse ( ,god1 & ano!r ?+ = ! s9n] to be liable & expos$ to x4 ,! =m] ( ^! arises f ! he9\s nature ( s91 & is insep>able f x2 ! latt] is inconsi/5t ) a ju/ifi$ /ate4 ,no?+ c take away ! guilt ( s91 b ! atonem5t made by ,*ri/2 & t =giv5ess or fre$om f condemnation1 :i* ,god is pleas$ to be/[ z ! consequ5ce !re(1 ,rom4 viii4 #a1 #cc4 ,x is ?is t dis*>ges a believ] f a liabl5ess to ! wra? & curse ( ,god4 ,?\gh "o s9 be great] ?an ano!r1 by reason ( v>i\s circum/ances t att5d1 or are conta9$ 9 x1 z 0 obs]v$ "u ! la/ answ]3 yet ! lea/ s9 mu/ be conclud$ to be objectively inf9ite1 z x is committ$ aga9/ a ,god ( inf9ite p]fection1 s9ce all (f5ces are great 9 proportion to ! dignity ( ! p]son aga9/ :om !y are committ$4 ,?us ! same s9 t is committ$ aga9/ an inf]ior1 or an equal1 :i* des]ves a less degree ( puni%m5t1 if x be committ$ aga9/ a k+1 may be s circum/anc$1 z t x w be deem$ a capital (f5ce1 & r5d] ! crim9al guilty ( high treason2 ?\gh1 at ! same "t1 no real injury is done to1 b only attempt$ aga9/ him4 ,9 l mann] we mu/ conclude1 t ?\gh x be out ( our own p[] to injure or detract f ! ess5tial glory ( ! great ,god2 yet e (f5ce committ$ aga9/ him is great1 9 proportion to 8 inf9ite excell5cy2 & is !re=e said to des]ve 8 wra? & curse4 ,wra? or ang]1 :5 appli$ to ,god1 is n to be consid]$ z a passion 9 him1 z x is 9 m52 b d5otes 8 w to puni% s9 committ$1 :i* takes its fir/ rise f ! hol9ess ( 8 nature1 :i* is inf9itely opposite to x4 ,& ! degree ( puni%m5t t he designs to inflict1 is conta9$ 9 8 law2 :i*1 z x d5\nces ?reatn+s aga9/ ^? :o violate x1 ! s9n] is h]eby said to be expos$ to ! curse or condemn+ s5t5ce !re(1 agreeably to ! rules ( ju/ice1 & ! nature ( ! (f5ce4 ,?is is :at we are to und]/&1 9 ?is answ]1 by s9's des]v+ ! wra? & curse ( ,god4 ,& ?is is f>!r consid]$1 z :at ext5ds itself to ?is life1 & t :i* is to come4 ,puni%m5ts inflict$ 9 ?is life1 are b ! beg9n+ ( mis]ies2 b !y are sometimes inexpressibly great1 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,:o kn[e? ! p[] ( ?9e ang]8 ev5 accord+ to ?y fe>1 s is ?y wra?1 ,psal4 xc4 #aa4 ,sometimes !re is b a v %ort int]val betwe5 s9 & ! puni%m5t2 z 9 ! case ( ,nadab & ,abihu1 ,korah1 & 8 company1 ,a*an1 & _m o!rs2 :]eas1 at o!r times1 x is long def]r$2 nev]!less1 x w fall ) great weight1 at la/1 on ! (f5d]4 ,?us ,god sometimes puni%es ! s9 ( y\? 9 old age2 & :5 a great] degree ( guilt has be5 contract$1 writes bitt] ?+s aga9/ !m1 ,job xiii4 #bf4 ,b ! greate/ degree ( puni%m5t is res]v$ = s9n]s 9 ano!r _w2 :i* is /yl$ ! wra? to come1 #a ,!ss4 i4 #aj4 ,b ^! ?+s hav+ be5 insi/$ on 9 "s =ego+ answ]s#ae1 we %all add no m on t head2 b proce$ to :at is f>!r obs]v$1 viz4 t ?is puni%m5t _c be expiat$ any o!rwise ?an by ! blood ( ,*ri/4 ,?is is fitly ins]t$ aft] ! acc\nt we h _h ( man's liabl5ess to ! wra? ( ,god1 by reason ( s93 = :5 we h an afflict+ s5se ( ! guilt we h expos$ ourselves to1 no?+ else w af=d u relief4 ,! next ?+ to be consid]$ is1 h[ x may be remov$1 or by :at means ! ju/ice ( ,god may be satisfi$1 & an atonem5t made = s94 ,?is is said to be done no o!r way b by ! blood ( ,*ri/1 z has be5 consid]$ else:]e1 "u a =ego+ answ]2 9 :i* we endeav\r$ to prove ! necessity ( ,*ri/'s mak+ satisfaction1 & ! price t he paid 9 ord] !reto#af4 ,we h also consid]$ ! fruits & effects !re(1 z x has a t5d5cy to remove ! guilt ( s91 & procure = u a "r to et]nal life3#ag ,!re=e1 we %all pass ov] ! consid]ation !re( 9 ?is place2 only we may obs]ve1 t1 s9ce ?is c be br\ght ab\t by no o!r means b ,*ri/'s satisfaction2 x is n inconsi/5t ) :at is conta9$ 9 ! foll[+ words1 if rightly und]/ood by u1 to ass]t t ,god requires ( u1 rep5tance1 fai?1 & a dilig5t att5dance on ! outw>d means ( grace2 ?\gh we mu/ n conclude !m to be ! procur+ cause ( our ju/ification1 or a means to expiate s94 ,!y are c]ta9ly v mu* unacqua9t$ ) ! way ( salvation by ,*ri/1 z well z ! great defects ( _! rep5tance & fai?1 :o suppose1 t ,god is h]eby induc$ to p>don our s9s1 or deliv] u f ! wra? we h des]v$ !reby2 nev]!less1 we are n to ?9k1 t imp5it5t unbeliev+ s9n]s h a "r to det]m9e t !y are 9 a ju/ifi$ /ate1 or h gr\nd to claim an int]e/ 9 ! b5efits ( ,*ri/'s r$emption4 ,!re=e1 ^! graces are necess>y to ev9ce our int]e/ 9 :at he has done & suff]$ = u1 & !y are insep>ably connect$ ) salvation2 ?\gh !y d n give u a "r & title to et]nal life1 z ,*ri/'s righte\sness do?4 ,we h1 9 two =ego+ answ]s1 giv5 a p>ticul> acc\nt ( rep5tance & fai?4 ,conc]n+ rep5tance1 we h obs]v$1 t x is a special sav+ grace1 wr\ght 9 u by ! ,holy ,_s1 & h %ewn 9 :at way he works x2 & also ! diff]5ce betwe5 legal & evangelical rep5tance1 z ! =m] is (t5 f\nd 9 ^? :o are de/itute ( ! latt]4 ,we h consid]$ ! v>i\s acts ( rep5tance unto life#ah2 :at ! objects & acts ( sav+ fai? are2 & h[ x diff]s f t :i* is n s2 & ! use ( ?is grace1 9 ! :ole conduct ( our lives1 & h[ x gives life & vig\r to all o!r graces1 & enables u to p]=m duties 9 a "r mann]#ai4 ,!re=e we %all n insi/ on ?is subject at pres5t1 b only speak ( rep5tance & fai? z means appo9t$ by ,god1 9 ord] to our atta9+ compleat salvation4 ,! means conducive h]eunto1 are ei!r int]nal or ext]nal2 ! =m] ( ^! are insep>ably connect$ ) salvation2 s t none1 :o rep5t & believe1 %all p]i%1 ,john iii4 #af4 ,^! graces1 toge!r ) all o!rs1 t accompany or fl[ f !m1 are ! fruits & effects ( ,*ri/'s m$iation2 & !re=e !y are sometimes call$ sav+ graces4 ,z !y are wr\ght 9 ! he>ts ( believ]s1 & h a ref]5ce to salvation2 !y may be truly /yl$ int]nal means ( salvation2 &1 z su*1 !y are di/+ui%$ f ^? outw>d & ord9>y means ( grace1 by :i* ,god is pleas$ to "w !m4 ,& ^! are ! ord9ances :i* we are dilig5tly to att5d on1 9 hopes ( atta9+ ^? graces "u !m1 till ,god is pleas$ to give success to our endeav\rs1 & "w grace "u ^! means2 ! efficacy :]e(1 is :olly ow+ to 8 p[]1 & is to be resolv$ into 8 sov]eign w4 ,?is may be fitly illu/rat$ by :at is said conc]n+ ! poor1 impot5t1 bl9d1 halt1 & )]$ p]sons1 wait+ at ! pool ( ,be!sda1 = ! angels tr\bl+ ! wat]2 aft] :i*1 he t fir/ /epp$ 91 0 made :ole1 ,john v4 #b-d4 ,nev]!less1 we d n f9d t e "o :o wait$ !re embrac$ ! fir/ opportunity1 & receiv$ a cure2 = "s 7 oblig$ to wait _m ye>s2 & if !y 7 made :ole at la/1 !y _h no reason to ?9k _! lab\r lo/4 ,?is may be appli$ to ^? :o h ! means ( grace4 ,_m sit "u !m :o receive no sav+ advantage !reby1 till ,god is pleas$1 9 8 accept$ "t1 to "w ^? graces :i* r5d] ^! ord9ances effectual to salvation4 ,?is bless$ success att5d+ !m1 is f ,god2 he c\ld1 inde$1 save 8 p )\t !m1 z he conv]t$ ,paul1 :5 go+ to ,damascus1 ) a design to p]secute ! *ur* !re2 be+ n only unacqua9t$ )1 b prejudic$ aga9/ ! means ( grace4 ,b ?is is n ,god's ord9>y me?od4 ,he has put an hon\r on 8 own in/itutions1 s z to r5d] x necess>y = u to pray1 wait & hope = sav+ bless+s1 9 att5d+ on !m4 ,?us :5 he promises to put 8 ,_s )9 8 p1 & cause !m walk 9 8 /atutes1 he adds2 yet = ?is w ,i be enquir$ ( by ! h\se ( ,israel1 to d x = !m1 ,ezek4 xxxvi4 #bg1 #cg4 accord+ly we are comm&$ to seek ! ,"l :ile he may be f\nd1 & to call ^u him :ile he is ne>1 ,isa4 lv4 #f4 ,h]eby we te/ify our approbation ( t me?od :i* he has orda9$ = ! application ( r$emption2 & by our p]sev]ance !re91 z det]m9+ n to leave (f wait+ till we h obta9$ ! bless+ expect$1 we proclaim ! valuabl5ess !re(1 & subscribe to ! sov]eignty ( ,god1 9 disp5s+ ^? bless+s to 8 p1 :i* !y /& 9 ne$ (1 z well z pray & hope = !m 9 8 own "t & way4 ,?us we are to wait on ! means ( grace4 ,& x is f>!r obs]v$1 t ?is is to be done ) dilig5ce2 n 9 a c>eless & indiff]5t mann]1 z ?\gh we nei!r expect$ nor desir$ mu* advantage f !m4 ,?is implies 9 x an embrac+ e opportunity1 & obs]v+ ^? special seasons1 9 :i* ,god is pleas$1 9 8 gospel1 to hold =? ! gold5 sceptre ( grace2 z also our hav+ e>ne/ desires & rais$ expectations ( obta9+ t grace f him :i* he enc\rages u to wait & hope =#bj4 ,:i* leads u to speak p>ticul>ly conc]n+ ^? outw>d means1 z conta9$ 9 ! foll[+ answ]4 ,footnote #ae3 ,see ,vol4 ,,ii4 ,que/4 ,,xxviii1 ,,xxix1 & ,vol4 ,,iii4 ,que/4 ,,lxxxix4 ,footnote #af3 ,see ,vol4 ,,ii4 ,que/4 ,,xliv4 ,page #bgc-bij4 ,footnote #ag3 ,see ,que/4 ,,lxx1 ,,lxxi4 ,vol4 ,,iii4 p4 #ff-if4 & :at 0 said "u ^? answ]s1 to expla9 ! doctr9e ( ju/ification4 ,footnote #ah3 ,see ,que/4 ,,lxxvi4 ,vol4 ,,iii4 p4 #aff4 ,footnote #ai3 ,see ,que/4 ,,lxxii41 ,,lxxiii4 ,vol4 ,,iii4 p4 #ih4 ,footnote #bj3 ,to affect to hon\r ! m]cy ( ,god1 by suppos+ ?is is suffici5t = all our s9s1 h[ev] p]sev]$ 91 is to disp>age 8 tru? :i* has propos$ t]ms ( m]cy1 connect$ our salvation ) !m1 & pron\nc$ !m exclusive4 ,x is to imag9e t ,deity %all *ange 8 purposes2 x is an affront to 8 wisdom to suppose t aft] he has plac$ u 9 a /ate ( probation & made u acc\ntable1 no retribution %\ld be made4 ,x indicates ins9c]ity1 & n a real reg>d = ! div9e glory1 to set up su* a sub/itute = ! gospel s*eme ( salvation4 ,to excuse s9 by alleg+ our impot5cy to good1 is dis+5u\s2 because ! p>ty c be consci\s ( no ob/acle1 unless 8 own incl9ations to evil c be s d5om9at$4 ,?is excuse ca/s ! blame on ,god4 ,to p]si/ 9 s9 "u su* pret5ces1 is to d evil t good may come1 :i*1 ! ,apo/le ( ! ,g5tiles decl>es r5d]s condemnation j2 x is to s9 t grace may ab\nd4 ,to def] ! acceptation ( (f]$ m]cy1 & put (f ! "w ( rep5tance1 is unwise1 z x is heap+ sorr[s aga9/ ! day ( bitt]ness2 x is imprud5t1 because x is to rema9 at enmity ) ,him ^u :om we dep5d1 & to be liable at e mom5t ( ?is unc]ta9 life to be involv$ 9 ev]la/+ despair4 ,x is evid5ce ( a v sordid m9d to pref] ! base gratifications ( ! s5ses1 to ! ref9$ pleasures ( virtue1 & ! beauty1 peace1 & com=ts ( hol9ess4 ,if ! procra/9ation proce$ f a dread ( ! lab\r ( acquir+ ! k ( ! tru?1 ?is w be increas$ by e h\r's delay1 z ! m9d becomes !reby ! less susceptible ( religi\s impressions4 ,! "t 9 :i* ! "w %\ld be accompli%$ also becomes ! %ort]2 l a travel]1 :o has mi/ak5 8 c\rse1 ! imp5it5t has e /ep to tread back aga91 & 8 "t is proportionally curtail$4 ,! tru?s ( natural sci5ce flatt] our pride & ambition1 b ^? ( religion humble & crucify !m2 ! latt]1 be+ oppos$ to ! c>nal m9d1 disgu/2 if su* disgu/ produce a delay ( conv]sion1 ! tru?s :i* h once excit$ su* av]sion w be m likely aft]w>ds to d x1 because ! m9d by once hav+ reject$ !m has become m s5sual1 & oppos$ to moral good4 ,! c>es & bus9ess ( life n m]ely pre-occupy ! m9d1 & exclude ! ?\ghts ( religion1 b augm5t our addict$ness to e>?ly objects1 & r5d] progressively ! m9d m ins5sible to lessons ( piety4 ,9 old age av>ice or s5suality are (t5 at ! highe/ pit*2 ! man has become m impati5t & irritable1 t5aci\s ev5 ( 8 err\rs1 & av]se to *anges1 no *ange c be look$ = b ! great "o1 :5 ! mess5g] arrives1 :o br+s a scy! 9 8 h&4 ,to def] conv]sion till dea?1 t its t]rors may dissolve ! *>ms ( ! _w1 besides ! haz>d ( surprise1 is unreasonable1 z x supposes m]cy :5 we h p]si/$ 9 rebellion z long z we c2 x is to expect t ,god's ,_s %rill always /rive ) man2 x is highly presumptu\s2 & x exposes also to self-deception1 z religion 9 t late h\r mu/ be ! effect ( necessity1 & de/itute ( ! fruits & pro(s ( hol9ess4 ,que/4 ,,cliv4 ,,que/4 ,,cliv4 ,:at are ! outw>d means :]eby ,*ri/ communicates to u ! b5efits ( 8 m$iation8 ,,answ4 ,! outw>d & ord9>y means :]eby ,*ri/ communicates to 8 *ur* ! b5efits ( 8 m$iation1 are1 all 8 ord9ances2 especially ! ^w1 sacram5ts1 & pray]2 all :i* are made effectual to ! elect = salvation4 ,9 expla9+ ?is answ]1 we %all consid]1 ,i4 ,:at we are to und]/& by ! ord9ances1 :i* are "h /yl$ outw>d & ord9>y means ( grace4 ,! fir/ idea conta9$ 9 !m is1 t !y are religi\s duties1 prescrib$ by ,god1 z an in/itut$ me?od1 9 :i* he w be wor%ipp$ by 8 creatures2 b t :i* m especially d5om9ates !m to be ord9ances1 is1 ! promise :i* he has annex$ to !m ( 8 special pres5ce1 & ! enc\ragem5t t he has giv5 to 8 p 9 att5d+ on !m1 to hope = ^? bless+s t accompany salvation4 ,z ,god works grace by1 & "u !m1 !y are call$ means ( grace2 & because he seldom works grace )\t fir/ incl9+ p]sons to att5d on him !re91 & wait = 8 salvation2 !re=e !y are call$ ! ord9>y means ( grace2 & because !y h n 9 !mselves a t5d5cy to "w grace1 )\t ! inw>d & p[]ful influ5ces ( ! ,holy ,_s1 accompany+ !m1 !y are di/+ui%$ f x1 & accord+ly /yl$ ! outw>d means ( grace4 ,t :i* may be obs]v$ conc]n+ ! ord9ances z ?us describ$1 is1 #a4 ,t !y may be engag$ 91 pursuant to a div9e appo9tm5t2 !re=e no creature ha? a w>rant to enjo9 any modes ( wor%ip1 pret5d+ t ?is w be acceptable1 or well-pleas+ to ,god2 s9ce he alone1 :o is ! object ( wor%ip1 has a "r to prescribe ! way 9 :i* he w be wor%ipp$4 ,to d ?is w\ld be an in/ance ( pr(an5ess & bold presumption2 & ! wor%ip p]=m$ pursuant !reunto w\ld be 9 va92 z our ,savi\r says conc]n+ t :i* has no high] a sanction ?an ! comm&m5ts ( m51 ,matt4 xv4 #i4 & :atev] pret5ce ( religion !re may be !re91 ,god looks ^u su* wor%ipp]s z well z ^? ^: prescriptions !y foll[ h]e91 ) ! utmo/ contempt1 & w puni% !m =1 r ?an enc\rage !m 9 x4 ,?us ! prophet reproves ,israel1 z be+ guilty ( defection f ,god1 :o engag$ 9 t wor%ip :i* he _h n orda9$1 :5 he says1 ,! /atutes ( ,omri are kept1 & all ! works ( ! h\se ( ,ahab1 & ye walk 9 _! c\nsels1 t ,i %\ld make !e a desolation1 & ! inhabitants !re( an hiss+4 ,!re=e %all ye be> ! reproa* ( my p1 ,mic4 vi4 #af4 ,& ,j]oboam is (t5 br&$ ) ?is "*1 t he made ,israel to s91 = in/itut+ ord9ances ( div9e wor%ip1 & sett+ up calves 9 ,dan & ,be!l1 mak+ an h\se ( high places1 & prie/s ( ! l[e/ ( ! p1 & appo9t+ sacr$ times1 9 :i* !y %\ld p]=m ?is wor%ip2 all :i* 7 ( 8 own devis+1 & became a sn>e to ! p1 ,exod4 xx4 #bd4 ,x is c]ta91 t su* appo9tm5ts _c be reckon$ means ( grace1 or pl$ges ( ,god's pres5ce2 & x w\ld r$\nd to 8 di%on\r1 %\ld he be oblig$ to communicate ! b5efits ( ,*ri/'s r$emption h]eby1 to any :o1 7"u a pret5ce ( wor%ipp+ him 9 a way ( _! own devis+17 (f] ! highe/ affront to him4 #b4 ,if ,god is pleas$ to reveal 8 w conc]n+ ! way 9 :i* we are to wor%ip him1 & hope = 8 pres5ce1 x is our indisp5sable duty to comply ) x1 & implore 8 acceptance ( u h]e92 & be importunate ) him1 t he w\ld put a glory on 8 own in/itutions1 & grant u 8 special pres5ce & grace1 t we may be enabl$ to p]=m :atev] duty he enjo9s1 9 su* a mann]1 t ! mo/ valuable ends may be answ]$1 & our spiritual edification & salvation promot$ !reby4 #c4 ,?\gh we consid] ! ord9ances z in/itut$ means ( grace2 yet1 a b>e att5dance on !m w n1 ( itself1 conf] grace1 z is v evid5t f ! decl9+ /ate ( religion1 9 ^? :o engage 9 ! ext]nal "p ( x1 & att5d ^u all ! ord9ances ( ,god's appo9tm5t1 & yet rema9 de/itute ( sav+ grace2 :o are /upid "u ! awak5+ calls ( ! gospel1 & reg>d n ! invitations giv5 !re91 to adh]e /$fa/ly to ,jesus ,*ri/1 :om 9 words !y pr(ess to own1 ?\gh 9 works !y d5y him4 ,?is is a conv9c+ evid5ce1 t x is ,god alone1 :o appo9t$ ^? ord9ances1 t c make !m effectual to salvation4 ,?us conc]n+ ! nature ( an ord9ance1 & 9 :at respect x may be call$ an outw>d & ord9>y means ( grace4 ,we are n[1 ,,ii4 ,to consid] :at are ^? ord9ances by :i* ,*ri/ communicates to u ! b5efits ( 8 m$iation4 ,^! may be consid]$1 #a4 ,z engag$ 9 by p>ticul> p]sons1 z subs]vi5t to _! spiritual welf>e1 9 ord] to ! beg9n+ or c>ry+ on ! "w ( grace 9 _! s\ls2 su* z m$itation ab\t div9e subjects1 self-exam9ation1 & all o!r duties1 :i* are p]=m$ by !m 9 _! private retirem5t1 9 hope ( hav+ communion ) ,god !re94 ,or1 #b4 ,!re are o!r ord9ances :i* ,god has giv5 to wor%ipp+ assemblies1 :i* are f\nd$ 9 t g5]al promise1 ,9 all places :]e ,i record my "n1 ,i w come unto !e1 & ,i w bless !e1 ,exod4 xx4 #bd4 ,^? m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 are ! words1 sacram5ts & pray]2 ( :i* ! sacram5ts are p>ticul>ly giv5 to ! *ur*es2 ! ^w & pray]1 to all :o are fav\r$ ) ! gospel-disp5sation4 ,& to ^! we may add1 s++ ! praises ( ,god2 :i*1 ?\gh x be n p>ticul>ly m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 is1 nev]!less1 a duty :]e9 we may expect to meet ) 8 pres5ce & bless+2 & accord+ly is an ord9ance :i* ,god makes effectual to promote our salvation4 ,!re=e1 be=e we ent] on ! subject-matt] ( ! foll[+ answ]s1 we %all speak some?+ conc]n+ ?is duty1 z an ord9ance :i* he has in/itut$2 toge!r ) ! way & mann] 9 :i* x is to be p]=m$4 ,&1 7#a47 ,we may enquire :at gr\nd we h to reckon x among ! ord9ances ( ,god4 ,?is mu/ n be tak5 = grant$1 b prov$2 because !re are _m :o d5y x to be s4 ,t x 0 an ord9ance enjo9$ to1 & practis$ by ! *ur*1 "u ! ,old ,te/am5t-disp5sation1 appe>s f ! _m songs & psalms giv51 by div9e inspiration1 to be us$ by ! *ur*1 9 _! solemn acts ( wor%ip2 "s ( :i* 7 n only sung by p>ticul> p]sons2 b ! :ole *ur* is repres5t$ z jo9+ !re9 ) unit$ voices4 ,?us :5 ,ph>aoh's ho/ 0 dr[n$ 9 ! r$ sea1 x is said1 ,moses & ! *ildr5 ( ,israel sang ! song t 0 giv5 by div9e inspiration = t purpose1 conta9$ 9 ,exod4 xv4 ,& :5 he 0 inspir$ ) t song1 9 ,deut4 xxxii4 he 0 comm&$1 9 *ap4 xxxi4 to write x = !m1 & tea* x to !m1 & put x 9 _! m\?s2 t !y might s+ x 9 _! public wor%ip2 :i* he did accord+ly1 v]4 #bb4 ,& f ! days ( ,david1 :5 public wor%ip 0 m settl$ ?an x _h be5 be=e2 & _m ?+s relat+ to ! ord]1 beauty & h>mony !re(1 br\ght into ! *ur* by div9e direction1 !n !re 0 an ord] ( m5 call$ ,s+]s1 :o 7 to preside ov]1 & set =w>d ! "w4 ,& !re 0 also a book ( psalms1 giv5 by div9e inspiration1 = ! use ( ! *ur* !re91 t !y might n be at a loss z to ! subject-matt] ( praise 9 ?is ord9ance2 z may be inf]r$ f ! /yle !re(1 ! words be+ (t5 put 9 ! plural numb]2 :i* argues1 t !y 7 to be sung1 n by "o p]son 9 ! *ur*1 b by ! :ole congregation1 9 _! solemn & public acts ( wor%ip2 & accord+ly we (t5 f9d ! :ole multitude ( !m exhort$ to s+ ! praises ( ,god4 ,?us x is said 9 ,psal4 xxx4 #d4 ,s+ unto ! ,"l1 ,o ye sa9ts ( 81 & give ?anks at ! remembrance ( 8 hol9ess4 ,& else:]e1 ,s+ al\d unto ,god our /r5g?4 ,make a joyful noise unto ! ,god ( ,jacob4 ,take a psalm1 c4 ,= ?is 0 a /atute = ,israel1 & a law ( ! ,god ( ,jacob1 ,psal4 lxxxi4 #a1 #b1 #c1 #d4 ,& sometimes ! *ur* are repres5t$ z excit+ "o ano!r to ?is duty4 ,?us x is said1 ,o come let u s+ unto ! ,"l2 let u make a joyful noise to ! rock ( our salvation4 ,let u come be=e 8 pres5ce ) ?anksgiv+1 & make a joyful noise unto him ) psalms1 ,psal4 xcv4 #a1 #b4 ,& x may be obs]v$1 t h[ mu* soev] ! use ( musical in/rum5ts1 :i* 7 9 ?is wor%ip may be conclud$ to be p>ticul>ly adapt$ to t disp5sation1 z !y 7 typical ( t spiritual joy1 :i* ! gospel *ur* %\ld obta9 by ,*ri/2 yet ! ord9ance ( s++ rema9s a duty1 z f\nd$ on ! moral law2 & accord+ly we f9d1 t ! practice h]e( 0 recomm5d$1 n only to ! ,jews1 b to all nations4 ,?us x is said1 ,make a joyful noise unto ! ,"l all ! e>?1 ,psal4 xcviii4 #d4 ,& he speaks to ?is purpose1 :5 he presses ?is duty ^u all l&s1 :om he exhorts to s]ve him ) gladness2 & to come be=e ! ,"l ) s++1 ,psal4 c4 #a1 #b4 ,& besides1 x seems to be pref]r$ be=e "s o!r p>ts ( wor%ip1 :i* 7 m]ely c]emonial4 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,i w praise ! "n ( ,god ) a song4 ,?is also %all please ! ,"l bett] ?an an ox or bullock1 ,psal4 lxix4 #cj1 #ca4 t is1 ,god is m glorifi$ h]eby ?an he is by ! ext]nal rites ( c]emonial wor%ip2 especially :5 ab/ract$ f ^? acts ( fai?1 :i* add an excell5cy & glory to !m4 ,& ?is leads u to consid] x z an ord9ance practis$ by ! ,new ,te/am5t-*ur*4 ,"s _h songs giv5 9 to !m by inspiration2 z ! virg9 ,m>y1 ,za*>ias1 & ,simeon1 ,luke i4 #df1 #dg1 seq4 *ap4 ii4 #bh1 seq4 & sometimes ! memb]s ( p>ticul> *ur*es _h a psalm giv5 9 by extraord9>y revelation1 #a ,cor4 xiv4 #bf4 & we c h>dly suppose ?is to h be5 )\t a design t x %\ld be sung 9 ! *ur* = _! edification2 especially consid]+ x z an extraord9>y disp5sation ( ! ,_s3 ,&1 z ! s++ ( a psalm 9 ! *ur*1 is an act ( public wor%ip1 x is reasonable to suppose1 t ! :ole assembly jo9$ toge!r !re92 & !re=e ?is ord9ance 0 n only practis$ by !m1 b _h also a div9e sanction1 9 t ! ,_s 0 ! au?or ( ! psalm t 0 sung3 ,& we sometimes read ( ! *ur*'s s++ an hymn1 :i* 0 no o!r ?an a psalm or spiritual song1 at ! ,"l's-supp]3 ,?us our ,savi\r1 9 ! close ( t ord9ance1 sung an hymn ) 8 disciples1 t small *ur* ) :om he !n communicat$1 ,m>k xiv4 #bf4 ,& at ano!r "t1 :5 he 0 come nigh to ! desc5t ( ! m\nt ( olives1 x is said1 t ! multitude ( ! disciples began to rejoice1 & to praise ,god ) a l\d voice1 ,luke xxix4 #cg4 :]e1 by ! multitude ( ! disciples1 we mu/ und]/& all t foll[$ him1 :o _h1 at t "t1 a conviction 9 _! consci5ces1 t he 0 ! ,messiah1 f ! miracles :i* !y _h se5 him "w2 & we h an acc\nt ( ! %ort hymn :i* !y sang2 ,bless$ be ! k+ t come? 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l2 peace 9 heav51 & glory 9 ! highe/1 ,luke xix4 #ch4 ,?is 0 n1 inde$1 sung 9 a *ur*-assembly2 h[ev]1 x 0 ) a l\d voice1 & h]e9 !y gave glory to ,god3 ,& ?\gh "s ( ! ,ph>isees 7 (f5d$ at x1 v]4 #ci4 yet our ,savi\r1 9 ! foll[+ words1 v9dicates _! practice h]e92 :i* argues1 t x 0 a bran* ( religi\s wor%ip1 p]=m$ by !m at t "t2 & a duty approv$ ( by him4 ,all t ,i w\ld inf] f h5ce1 is1 t our ,savi\r gave c\nt5ance to ! s++ ! praises ( ,god1 ) unit$ voices4 ,!re=e x foll[s1 t we ought1 on all occasions1 to d ! same ?+2 & consequ5tly1 s++ is an ord9ance1 :]eby ! *ur* ought to glorify ,god1 & %ew =? 8 praise4 ,?us we h consid]$ s++ to be an ord9ance1 or a bran* ( in/itut$ wor%ip4 7#b47 ,!re are sev]al ?+s 9 :i* ?is ord9ance agrees ) "s o!rs2 p>ticul>ly ) pray] 9 all ! p>ts !re(2 & ) read+ & prea*+ ( ! ^w4 ,t x has some?+ 9 common ) pray]1 appe>s f ! subject-matt] ( sev]al ( ! psalms ( ,david2 "s ( :i* are call$ pray]s1 & accord+ly !y conta9 9 !m sev]al petitions1 = bless+s t ! *ur* /ood 9 ne$ (1 toge!r ) v>i\s in/ances ( confession ( s91 z well z ?anksgiv+ = m]cies receiv$4 ,z to ! agreem5t ( ?is ord9ance1 ) prea*+ or read+ ! ^w2 t1 ,i ?9k1 may be inf]r$ 9 g5]al1 f "o ( ! ends !re(1 m5tion$ by ! apo/le1 namely1 9 t we are h]e9 to tea* & admoni% "o ano!r1 ,col4 iii4 #af4 ,?is is :at ! ,psalmi/ /yles talk+ ( all 8 wondr\s works1 ,psal4 cv4 #a1 #b4 ,& else:]e1 ! *ur* are said to speak to !mselves1 or to "o ano!r 9 ?is duty1 ,eph4 v4 #ai4 ,?is may be obs]v$ 9 ! subject-matt] ( "s ( ! psalms1 9 :i* ! ,psalmi/ is repres5t$ z speak+ to ! *ur*1 & !y z mak+ _! reply to him3 ,?us he advises !m to lift up _! h&s 9 ! sanctu>y1 & bless ! ,"l1 ,psal4 cxxxiv4 #b4 & answ] him1 ,! ,"l t made heav5 & e>? bless !e out ( ,zion1 v]4 #c4 ,! "n may be obs]v$ 9 _m o!r psalms1 9 :i* !re is a frequ5t *ange ( ! p]son speak+2 & ! subject-matt] ( ! :ole book conta9s _m admonitions or cautions necess>y to be obs]v$ by o!rs1 :i* !y :o s+1 direct & apply to ea* o!r4 ,aga91 ?is ord9ance agrees ) prea*+ & read+ ! ^w1 9 t we are1 9 s++ ! praises ( ,god1 to take notice (1 or celebrate ! disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce1 ei!r 9 a way ( judgm5t or m]cy2 ( ?is we h _m in/ances 9 ! book ( ,psalms1 z is v evid5t 9 all ^? t are prop]ly hi/orical4 7#c47 ,we mu/1 not)/&+1 suppose s++ to be a di/9ct ord9ance f prea*+1 pray]1 or read+ ! ^w2 = x is m5tion$ 9 scripture1 z su*2 & t :]e9 x pr9cipally diff]s1 is1 t x is design$ to raise ! affections3 & x is c]ta91 t ! modulation1 or tone ( ! voice1 has (t5times a t5d5cy s to d4 ,& because ! p]=m+ religi\s wor%ip1 ) rais$ affections1 is a great duty & privilege2 !re=e ,god has appo9t$ ?is z an ord9ance1 9 "s degree conducive to answ] t end4 ,obj4 #a4 ,if ! tone ( ! voice be to be reckon$ an ord9ance1 to raise ! affections2 !n vocal or in/rum5tal music may be deem$ suffici5t to answ] ?is end1 )\t mak+ use ( ^? words 9 s++1 :i* ,god has orda9$1 :]eby x may be d5om9at$ a religi\s duty4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$2 t to h ! affections rais$1 is no bran* ( religion1 unless !y are excit$ by ^? ideas ( div9e ?+s1 9 :i* x pr9cipally consi/s3 ,!re=e1 t :i* is a means ( rais+ ! affections1 may n h a t5d5cy to excite religi\s affections2 &1 consequ5tly1 x is n b>ely s++1 b celebrat+ ! praises ( ,god !re91 ) rais$ affections1 t is ! duty & ord9ance :i* we ought to engage 93 ,^! two1 !re=e1 mu/ be connect$ toge!r2 & if ,god is pleas$1 n only to in/ruct u z to ! matt] ab\t :i* our fai? is to be conv]sant1 b to give u an ord9ance conducive to ! excit+ our affections !re91 x mu/ be reckon$ an additional advantage1 & an help to our prais+ him 9 a becom+ mann]4 ,obj4 #b4 ,^? argum5ts t h be5 tak5 f ! practice ( ! ,old ,te/am5t-*ur*1 to prove s++ an ord9ance1 may1 ) equal ju/ice1 be alleg$ to prove ! use ( in/rum5tal music !re92 s9ce we v (t5 read ( _! prais+ ,god ) ! s\nd ( ! trumpet1 psalt]y1 h>p1 organ1 & o!r musical in/rum5ts1 ,psal4 cl4 #c1 #d1 #e4 :i* is ! pr9cipal argum5t br\ght = ! use ( !m by ^? :o def5d ?is practice1 & conclude x an help = devotion4#ba ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$2 t ?\gh we (t5 read ( music be+ us$ 9 s++ ! praises ( ,god "u ! ,old ,te/am5t2 yet if :at has be5 said conc]n+ its be+ a type ( t spiritual joy :i* att5ds our prais+ ,god = ! privilege ( t r$emption :i* ,*ri/ has pur*as$ be true2 !n ?is objection w appe> to h no weight1 s9ce ?is type is aboli%$1 toge!r ) ! c]emonial law4 ,& x may be f>!r obs]v$1 t ?\gh we read ( ! use ( music1 9 ! temple-s]vice1 yet x does n suffici5tly appe>1 t x 0 ev] us$1 9 ! ,jewi% synagogues2 :]e9 ! mode ( wor%ip m resembl$ t :i* is1 at pres5t1 p]=m$ by u 9 our public assemblies4 ,b t :i* may suffici5tly det]m9e ?is matt]1 is1 t1 we h no precept or prec$5t = x 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 ei!r f ! practice ( ,*ri/1 or 8 apo/les4 ,& inasmu* z ?is is alleg$1 by "s1 to ov]?r[ ! ord9ance ( s++1 :o pret5d1 t x ought to be no m us$ by u ?an ! h>p1 organ1 or o!r musical in/rum5ts3 ,x might z well be object$1 t1 because inc5se1 :i* 0 us$ "u ! c]emonial law1 toge!r ) pray] 9 ! temple1 ,luke i4 #i1 #aj4 is n n[ (f]$ by u2 !re=e pray] ought to be laid aside2 :i* is1 z all own1 a duty f\nd$ on ! moral law4 7#d47 ,9 s++ ^? psalms or songs1 :i* are giv5 by div9e inspiration1 we are n to consid] ! subject-matt] !re(1 z always expressive ( ! frame ( our own spirits1 or d5ot+ ! disp5sations ( provid5ce1 :i* we1 or ! *ur* ( ,god are1 at pres5t ex]cis$ )4 ,?is is necess>y 9 ord] to our s++ ) und]/&+2 & x may be inf]r$ f :at is obs]v$ "u ! second ( ^? heads1 be=e laid d[n1 relat+ to ! agreem5t :i* !re is betwe5 s++ & read+ any ( ,david's psalms4 ,x mu/ be all[$ by all1 t we ought to h ! same acts ( fai? 9 "o1 z we h 9 ! o!r4 ,?is is evid5t f all composures 9 prose or v]se1 :e!r div9e or human4 ,if ! subject-matt] be hi/orical1 :atev] ! =m be 9 :i* x is laid d[n1 ! pr9cipal ?+s to be consid]$ are1 ^? matt]s ( fact :i* are !re9 relat$4 ,if an hi/ory be writt5 9 prose1 & ! same %\ld be turn$ into v]se2 its be+ laid d[n 9 ! =m ( a poem1 ?\gh x adds some?+ ( beauty to ! mode ( expression1 yet ! ideas1 t are convey$ !reby1 or ! hi/orical repres5tation ( ?+s1 are ! same z ?\gh !y _h n be5 writt5 9 v]se4 ,x may be1 ! read+ ! same hi/ory 9 v]se1 may add some?+ ( pleasure & delight to ^? ideas :i* we h ( x1 9 l mann] z s++1 accord+ to ! ?ird head be=e m5tion$1 is a di/9ct ord9ance f read+ 7?\gh ! matt] be ! same1 z x respects ! excit+ ! affections27 yet ?is does n give u diff]5t ideas ( x2 mu* less are we to take occasion f !nce1 to apply ^? ?+s to ourselves t are spok5 ( o!rs2 unless p>allel circum/ances require x4 ,if ?is rule be n obs]v$1 ,i d n see h[ we c s+ _m ( ! psalms ( ,david4 ,sometimes ! subject-matt] !re( is n agreeable to e age ( life1 or ! univ]sal exp]i5ce ( p>ticul> p]sons4 ,x w\ld be v prepo/]\s = a *ild1 9 s++ ^? words1 ,i h be5 "y1 & n[ am old2 yet h ,i n se5 ! righte\s =sak51 nor 8 se$ begg+ bread1 ,psal4 xxxvii4 #be4 or :at is else:]e said2 ,n[ also1 :5 ,i am old & gray-head$1 ,o ,god1 =sake me n1 ,psal4 lxxi4 #ah4 to apply !m1 9 p>ticul> to himself4 ,& :5 "s o!r psalms are sung 9 a public assembly1 9 :i* ,god's p are repres5t$ z deject$1 disconsolate1 &1 z x 71 s9k+ 9 ! dep?s ( despair2 z :5 ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,my s\l refus$ to be com=t$4 ,i rememb]$ ,god1 & 0 tr\bl$2 ,i compla9$1 & my _s 0 ov]:elm$1 ,psal4 lxxvii4 #b1 #c4 & else:]e1 ,i am c\nt$ ) !m t g d[n into ! pit4 ,?y wra? lie? h>d ^u me4 ,:ile ,i suff] ?y t]rors1 ,i am di/ract$1 ,psal4 lxxxviii4 #d1 #g1 #ae4 ,?is _c be appli$ to e p>ticul> p]son 9 a wor%ipp+ assembly2 z d5ot+ t frame ( _s 9 :i* he is1 at pres5t1 any m ?an ^? expressions :i* we meet ) else:]e1 :i* speak ( a believ]1 z hav+ full assurance ( ,god's love to him1 & 8 "r & title to et]nal life2 z :5 x is said1 ,?\ %alt guide me ) ?y c\nsel1 & aft]w>d receive me to glory1 ,psal4 lxxiii4 #bd4 c be appli$ to ^? :o are 9 a deject$1 despair+1 or unbeliev+ frame ( _s4 ,& ^? psalms :i* conta9 an hi/orical acc\nt ( "s p>ticul> disp5sations ( provid5ce t[>ds ! *ur* ( old1 _c be appli$ to x 9 e age1 or to ! circum/ances ( e believ]2 z :5 x is said1 ,by ! riv]s ( ,babylon !re we sat d[n2 yea1 we wept :5 we rememb]$ ,zion1 ,psal4 cxxxvii4 #a4 ,?is is n to be consid]$ z :at is expressive ( our own case1 :5 we are1 9 ! pres5t day1 s++ t psalm1 ,or1 :51 on ! o!r h&1 ! *ur* is repres5t$ z prais+ ,god = p>ticul> deliv]ances1 z 9 ,psal4 cvii4 or express+ its triumphs 9 ! victories obta9$ ov] its enemies1 z 9 ,psal4 cxlix4 ^! are n to be appli$1 by p>ticul> p]sons1 to !mselves2 especially at all times4 ,& :5 ! ,psalmi/ makes use ( ^? phrases :i* are adapt$ to ! c]emonial law1 z :5 he speaks ( b9d+ ! sacrifice ) cords1 ev5 unto ! horns ( ! alt>1 ,psal4 cxviii4 #bg4 or else:]e1 ( _! (f]+ bullocks ^u x1 ,psal4 li4 #ai4 ?is _c be tak5 9 a lit]al s5se1 :5 appli$ to ! gospel-/ate4 ,& :5 we are exhort$ to praise ,god ) ! psalt]y1 c4 ,psal4 cl4 we are to express ^? acts ( fai? :i* are agreeable to ! pres5t gospel-disp5sation1 :i* we are "u2 & ! g5]al rule1 :i* is applicable to all psalms ( ! l nature1 is1 t ) ! same frame ( _s ) :i* we read !m1 we ought to s+ !m4 ,sometimes we are to consid] ! subject-matt] ( !m1 z conta9+ an acc\nt ( ^? provid5ces :i* we are liable to1 r ?an ^? :i* we are1 at pres5t1 "u2 or :at we desire1 or fe>1 r ?an exp]i5ce2 & improve !m s z to excite ^? graces :i* ought to be ex]cis$ 9 l circum/ances1 :5 x %all please ,god to br+ u "u !m4 ,) ?is frame ( _s ! psalms ( ,david are to be sung1 z well z read2 o!rwise we %all be oblig$ to exclude sev]al ( !m z n fit to be us$ 9 gospel-wor%ip1 :i* ,i w\ld ass]t no?+ t %\ld give ! lea/ c\nt5ance to1#bb any m ?an ,i w\ld affirm t su*-l psalms are n to be read 9 public assemblies4 ,obj4 #a4 ,to :at has be5 said conc]n+ our us+ ,david's psalms 9 s++ ! praises ( ,god1 x is object$1 t "s ( !m conta9 su* imprecation1 or desires1 t ,god w\ld de/roy 8 enemies1 ,psal4 lv4 #ae4 & lix4 #ac-ae4 & lxix4 #bb-be1 #bg1 #bh4 z are inconsi/5t ) ! _s ( ! gospel1 or t love :i* we are1 !re91 oblig$ to express t[>ds our enemies1 agreeably to ! comm& & practice ( ! holy ,jesus1 ,matt4 v4 #dd1 #df4 ,luke xxiii4 #cd4 ,be=e ,i proce$ to a direct answ] to ?is objection1 x may be obs]v$1 t ?is is g5]ally alleg$1 by ! ,dei/s1 ) a design to ca/ a reproa* on div9e revelation2 & f h5ce !y take occasion1 outrage\sly to inveigh aga9/ ,david1 z ?\gh he 0 ( a malici\s & implacable _s2 ^u :i* acc\nt !y w h>dly all[ him to h be5 a good man1 s9ce ^!1 & su*-l imprecations ( ! wra? ( ,god on ! *ur*'s enemies1 are reckon$ by !m no o!r ?an ! effects ( 8 passion & hatr$ ( !m2 & !re=e x is a prepo/]\s ?+ to suppose1 t 8 psalms 7 giv5 by div9e inspiration4 ,& !re are o!rs1 to wit1 "s among ! ,soc9ians1 :o give a diff]5t turn to su*-l expressions2 & pret5d1 t "u ! ,old ,te/am5t disp5sation1 x 0 n unlawful = p]sons to hate _! enemies1 or curse1 or imprecate ! wra? ( ,god ^u !m1 :]eas1 our ,savi\r ?\ght fit1 "u ! ,new ,te/am5t-disp5sation1 to comm& :at 0 directly contr>y !reunto4 ,t x 0 =m]ly lawful1 !y argue f :at is said 9 ,matt4 v4 #dc4 ,ye h he>d t x ha? be5 said1 ,?\ %alt love ?y neighb\r1 & hate ?9e enemy4 ,& ! new ,comm&m5t :i* he sub/itut$ 9 ! room !re(1 is conta9$ 9 ! foll[+ words1 9 :i* he obliges !m1 to love _! enemies1 c4 ,b ?is is a gross mi/ake ( ! s5se ( t scripture1 :i* speaks ( hat+ _! enemies2 s9ce our ,savi\r does n1 9 m5tion+ x1 design to ref] to any ?+ said 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 b only to expose ! corrupt gloss ( ! ,scribes & ,ph>isees1 giv5 on "s passages conta9$ !re94 ,!re=e1 we mu/ conclude1 t x 0 equally unlawful to hate our enemies be=e1 z x is n[1 "u ! gospel-disp5sation4 ,^! ?+s ,i c\ld n b premise1 be=e we come to a direct answ] to ?is objection2 &1 if :at is conta9$ !re9 7 true1 x w\ld c]ta9ly be unlawful to s+ ,david's psalms2 yet1 at ! same "t1 x w\ld be a v difficult matt]1 to sub/itute any hymns & songs 9 _! room1 :i* w\ld be altoge!r unexceptionable2 & !n ! ord9ance ( s++ w\ld be effectually ov]?r[n4 ,answ4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$2 t ! words be+ spok5 by ,david1 "u div9e inspiration1 "s ( ^? scriptures ref]r$ to1 may1 agreeably to ! rules ( gramm>1 be und]/ood z a pr$iction ( ^? judgm5ts :i* ,god w\ld execute on 8 implacable enemies2 especially :5 ! ^w1 t is suppos$ 9 ! objection1 to conta9 ! =m ( an imprecation1 is put 9 ! future t5se1 z x (t5 is4 ,& if x be put 9 ! imp]ative mood1 z 9 o!r places1 9 :i* x is said1 ,let dea? seize on !m2 let !m g d[n quick into hell2 let !m be blott$ out ( ! book ( ! liv+2 ?is mode ( speak+1 especially :5 appli$ to ,god1 conta9s an intimation ( :at he w\ld d1 or ! wra? :i* he w\ld p\r =?1 z a puni%m5t ( s91 committ$1 p]si/$ 91 & n rep5t$ (4 ,&1 inde$1 9 "o ( ^! psalms1 viz4 ,psal4 lxix4 9 :i* ! righte\s judgm5ts ( ,god are d5\nc$ aga9/ s9n]s1 ! ,psalmi/ pla9ly speaks 9 ! p]son ( our ,savi\r1 to :om ! #i? & #ba/ v]ses are expressly appli$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 ,john ii4 #ag4 ,matt4 xxvii4 #cd4 ,!re=e1 :5 he says1 v]4 #bb4 ,let _! table become a sn>e1 ! mean+ is1 t ,god w\ld d5y "s ( 8 furi\s & implacable enemies1 t grace1 :i* alone c\ld prev5t _! wax+ worse & worse "u outw>d prosp]ity4 ,& :5 he says1 v]4 #bc4 ,let _! eyes be d>k5$2 ! mean+ is1 !y %all be giv5 up to judicial bl9dness1 z ! ,jews 72 ! provid5ce ( ,god p]mitt+1 ?\gh n effect+ x4 ,& :5 x is said1 v]4 #bc4 ,p\r out ?9e indignation ^u !m1 x is an intimation t ?is %\ld come to pass4 ,&1 9 v]4 #be4 ,let _! habitation be desolate2 ! mean+ is1 t ! l&1 9 :i* !y dwelt1 %\ld be de/itute ( its =m] inhabitants1 & s conta9s a pr$iction ( ! desolate /ate ( ! ,jewi% nation1 aft] !y 7 de/roy$1 & driv5 out ( _! c\ntry by ! ,romans4 ,& :5 he f>!r says1 ,add iniquity to _! iniquity2 ?is may be acc\nt$ = consi/5tly ) ! div9e p]fections1 & ! s5se !re( is n liable to any j exception2 z has be5 obs]v$ else:]e4 ,?is ,i only m5tion1 to %ew t x is n necess>y to suppose t ^! imprecations are always to be und]/ood z :at w w>rant1 or give c\nt5ance to private p]sons to wi%1 or pray = ! de/ruction ( _! enemies4 ,moreov]1 if ! evil d5\nc$ be ( a temporal nature2 z :5 ! ,psalmi/ is repres5t$ z desir+ t 8 enemies may be consum$ z ! /ubble be=e ! w9d1 or z ! wood t fire burne?1 ,psal4 lxxxiii4 #ac1 #ad4 ^! are n ! desires ( "o :o m$itates private rev5ge1 or wi%es to see ! ru9 ( ^? :om he hates4 ,b !y conta9 ! language ( ! *ur* ( ,god 9 g5]al1 z acquiesc+ 9 8 righte\s judgm5ts1 :i* %\ld be p\r$ =? on ^? t hate him1 & p]secute 8 p2 &1 if ei!r ! *ur* mu/ be ru9$1 or ^? t set !mselves aga9/ x1 remov$ out ( ! way1 !y _c b desire ! latt]1 r ?an ! =m]4 ,if su* expressions be ?us und]/ood1 !re w\ld be no suffici5t reason = t exception t is tak5 aga9/ ! book ( ! psalms2 nor w any "o h j occasion to lay aside a "p ( !m1 z :at _c be sung by a ,*ri/ian congregation4 ,object4 #b4 ,x is f>!r object$1 t if s++ c\ld be prov$ to be an ord9ance1 to be us$ by p>ticul> p]sons2 x w n foll[ f !nce1 t ! :ole congregation ought to jo9 ) _! voices toge!r4 ,x is suffici5t if "o p]son s+s1 & o!rs make melody 9 _! he>ts2 :]eas1 unit$ voices 9 s++1 w occasion confusion 9 ! wor%ip ( ,god2 &1 :5 a mix$ multitude jo9 9 ?is ord9ance1 x c h>dly be suppos$ t !y1 all ( !m1 s+ ) ! _s1 & ) ! und]/&+ also4 ,!re=e1 if "o %\ld s+1 x is suffici5t = !m :o are qualifi$ to jo9 9 ?is ord9ance1 to say1 ,am52 or1 to h _! he>ts engag$ !re92 z !y h :o jo9 9 public pray]1 9 :i*1 "o is ! m\? ( ! :ole assembly4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$2 #a4 ,t to ins9uate t s++ ) unit$ voices1 is confusion1 is to ca/ a great reproa* on t wor%ip :i* we (t5 read ( 9 scripture1 :i* 0 p]=m$ 9 ?is mann]4 ,?us ,moses & ! *ildr5 ( ,israel sang ! praises ( ,god ^u ! occasion ( _! deliv]ance f ! ,egyptians1 9 ,exod4 xvi4 #a4 :i* 0 c]ta9ly an act ( public wor%ip1 n p]=m$ by ,moses alone1 b by ! :ole congregation4 ,&1 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 !re is a v rem>kable example ( s++ ) unit$ voices1 our ,savi\r himself be+ pres5t1 ,m>k xiv4 #bf4 ?us x is said1 t he & 8 disciples sang an hymn4 ,! ^w is 9 ! plural numb]#bc2 !re=e !y all jo9$ ) _! voices 9 s++2 & "s obs]ve1 t x is n )\t design t x is said1 ,he1 t is1 ,*ri/1 bless$ ! bread1 & ,he gave ?anks1 ,mat4 xxvi4 #bf1 #bg4 !y only jo9+ ) him 9 _! he>ts1 z ! congregation jo9s ) ! m9i/]1 :o is _! m\? 9 public pray]4 ,b :5 he speaks ( ! ord9ance ( s++1 !y all jo9 ) _! voices !re92 & !re=e1 ! ^w1 z 0 b n[ obs]v$1 is 9 ! plural numb]1 v]4 #cj4 #b4 ,z to t "p ( ! objection1 :i* respects ! congregation's jo9+ 9 ! he>t1 ) "o t s+s ) ! voice1 9 l mann] z we d 9 pray]2 let x be consid]$1 t ?\gh he t jo9s ) ! he>t1 ) ano!r t prays1 may be said to p]=m ! duty ( pray]1 ?\gh he does n express 8 desires ) 8 own voice2 yet jo9+ ) ! he>t1 :ile "o only s+s1 _c prop]ly speak+1 be call$ s++2 mu* less s++ ) ! voice1 or s++ ) a l\d voice1 z x is (t5 express$ 9 scripture4 ,! apo/le1 inde$1 speaks ( s++ & mak+ melody 9 our he>ts1 to ! ,"l1 ,eph4 v4 #ai4 :i*1 9 "s measure1 seems to fav\r ! objection4 ,& x is inf]r$ f h5ce1 t1 if "o s+s ) ! voice1 o!rs may make melody 9 ! he>t4 ,b ,i take ! mean+ ( t scripture to be ?is2 ! apo/le is press+ ! *ur* to s+1 t is1 to make melody to ! ,"l2 &1 t ?is ord9ance may be p]=m$ 9 a "r mann]1 ! he>t ought to g along ) ! voice2 h]eby intimat+1 t !re ought n only to be a melodi\s s\nd1 by :i* ! praises ( ,god are sung1 b1 toge!r ) ?is1 suitable acts ( fai? ought to be put =?1 :]eby we wor%ip him ) our he>ts1 z well z our voices4 ,?is does n !re=e prove1 t ! melody "h spok5 (1 only respects ! frame ( _s1 z exclud+ ! use ( ! voice 9 s++4 #c4 ,z to :at is object$ aga9/ ! inexp$i5cy ( jo9+ 9 s++1 ) a mix$ multitude1 9 :i*1 "s mu/ be suppos$ to want two necess>y qualifications = s++1 namely1 ! ,_s & und]/&+2 ?is is to jo9 9 ! ext]nal ord9ance1 :]e !re is no h>mony1 z to ! int]nal frame ( _s1 or ! ex]cise ( fai?1 :i* alone makes x pleas+ to ,god4 ,to ?is x may be repli$2 t1 if a mix$ multitude may jo9 toge!r 9 pray]1 & p>ticul>ly ! ,psalms ( ,david1 may be read 9 ! public congregation2 ?\gh1 p]haps1 !re are _m pres5t :o d n und]/& ! mean+ ( e p>ticul> phrase us$ !re93 yet x does n foll[1 t because we d n fully und]/& ! ,psalms ( ,david1 !re=e !y ought n to be sung by u4 ,we h be=e obs]v$1 t !re is no ess5tial diff]5ce1 especially z to :at conc]ns ! frame ( our _s1 betwe5 s++ & read+#bd4 ,!re=e x foll[s1 t :atev] psalm may be read1 may be sung4 ,he t is n qualifi$ = ! latt] is n qualifi$ = ! =m]4 ,! apo/le1 inde$1 speaks ( 8 pray+ & s++ ) ! ,_s1 z well z ) ! und]/&+2 b ! mean+ ( t is1 t we ought to desire ! efficaci\s influ5ces ( ! ,_s1 & press aft] ! k ( ! mean+ ( ! words we use1 ei!r 9 pray] or s++2 yet ! defect ( our und]/&+1 or hav+ a less degree !re( ?an o!rs1 or1 ?an we ought to h1 does n exempt u f a "r to engage 9 ?is ord9ance4 ,!re=e1 we are n to refuse to jo9 ) ^? 9 s++ ! praises ( ,god1 :om we w\ld n exclude f our society1 if we 7 read+ any ( ! ,psalms ( ,david 9 public4 7#e47 ,we are n[ to consid] ! matt] to be sung4 ,!re are v few :o all[ s++ to be an ord9ance1 t w d5y x to be our duty to s+ ! ,psalms ( ,david1 & o!r spiritual songs1 :i* we frequ5tly meet ) 9 scripture4 ,"s1 inde$1 h conte/$ ! exp$i5cy ( a ,*ri/ian assembly's mak+ use ( sev]al ,old ,te/am5t-phrases1 t are conta9$ !re94 ,& o!rs h alleg$1 t ! phrase ought to be alt]$ 9 _m in/ances1 7especially 9 ^? :i* h a peculi> ref]5ce to ! ,psalmi/'s p]sonal circum/ances17 & o!rs sub/itut$ 9 _! room1 :i* are matt] ( univ]sal exp]i5ce4 ,b1 if :at has be5 said "u ! la/ head1 be true1 ?is argum5t w appe> to h less weight 9 x2 inasmu* z all ! argum5ts t are br\ght 9 def5ce ( mak+ ^! alt]ations 9 ! ,psalms1 z !y are to be sung by u1 w equally hold good1 z applicable to ! ord9ance ( read+ !m1 &1 x may be1 w z mu* ev9ce ! necessity ( alt]+ ! phrase ( scripture1 9 sev]al o!r p>ts !re(1 z well z 9 ^!1 if :at has be5 said "u ! second head be all[$ (4 ,= x w foll[ f !nce1 t if "s psalms are n to be sung by a ,*ri/ian assembly1 9 ! words 9 :i* !y 7 at fir/ deliv]$1 & consequ5tly are n to be read by !m2 because ! phrase !re( is n agreeable to ! /ate ( ! ,*ri/ian *ur*2 & !re=e x is to be alt]$1 :5 appli$ to our pres5t use2 ! same may be said conc]n+ o!r p>ts ( scripture2 & !n ! ^w ( ,god1 z x 0 at fir/ giv5 to u1 is no m to be read1 ?an to be sung by u#be4 ,z to :at is object$ conc]n+ ! inexp$i5cy ( our mak+ use ( ^? words1 & apply+ !m to our case1 9 our devotions1 t ,david us$ 9 81 ) a peculi> view to 8 own condition4 ,:at has be5 said "u ! f\r? head1 relat+ to ! frame ( _s ) :i* ! psalms are to be sung1 w v mu* weak5 ! =ce ( x2 & ?is is :at1 9 a great measure1 det]m9es my s5tim5ts z to ! ord9ance ( conjo9t s++1 z well z ! matt] ( x2 =1 ,i am well p]suad$1 t if ! words 7 to be consid]$ z our own1 7z !y ought to be1 :5 jo9+ ) ano!r1 :o is our m\?1 to ,god 9 pray]17 !re are v few psalms1 or hymns ( human composure1 t c be sung by a mix$ assembly4 ,b z a div9e v5]ation ought to be paid to ! psalms1 & !y are to be read ) ^? acts ( fai? :i* are ! ma9 +r$i5ts 9 our devotions2 we are to s+ !m ) ! same view1 only ) ?is diff]5ce2 z mak+ use ( ! tone ( ! voice1 z a f>!r help to ! rais+ our affections !re91 z has be5 be=e obs]v$4 ,! next ?+ to be consid]$ is1 :at v]sion ( ! ,psalms is to h ! pref]5ce 9 our e/eem1 z x is subs]vi5t to ! design ( ?is ord9ance4 ,x is n my bus9ess1 "u ?is head1 to criticise on ! v>i\s v]sions ( ! ,psalms2 nor c x be suppos$1 t ,i h a reg>d to ^? poetical beauties 9 :i* "o v]sion exce$s ano!r2 = !n ,i %\ld be incl9$ to ?9k "s ( !m1 :i* ,i d n make use ( 9 ! ord9ance ( s++1 mu* pref]able to o!rs1 = ! exactness ( _! /yle & composure4 ,b :5 ,i am s++ ! praises ( ,god1 91 or z ne> z ,i c to1 ! words ( ,david1 or any o!r inspir$ writ]2 t :i* ,i pr9cipally reg>d is1 ! agreeabl5ess ( ! v]sion to ! orig9al2 & !n !y may be sung ) ! same frame ( _s ) :i* !y are to be read2 & ,i am n oblig$ 9 s++1 to consid] ! words z expressive ( my own frame ( _s1 any m ?an ,i am 9 read+ !m4 ,b if ! composure _c prop]ly be call$ a v]sion1 b an imitation ( ,david's ,psalms1 !n ,i make use ( x 9 ! ord9ance ( s++1 ) ! same view z ,i w\ld an hymn2 ( :i*1 m h]eaft]#bf4 ,! v]sions :i*1 ,i ?9k1 come ne>e/ to ! orig9al1 are ! ,new-,engl& & ! ,scots2 ! latt] ( :i*1 ,i ?9k1 mu* pref]able to ! =m]2 inasmu* z ! s5t5ces are n s transpos$ 9 ?is1 z 9 ! o!r1 & ! l9es are mu* m smoo? & pleasant to be read4 ,i %\ld be v glad to see a v]sion m p]fect1 t comes z ne> ! s5se ( ! orig9al1 & excels x 9 ! beauty or elegancy ( /yle4 ,& x w\ld be a v great advantage if "s m>g9al notes 7 add$1 z a comm5t ^u x2 :i* w\ld be a help to our "r und]/&+ !re(4 ,i %all n[ give my ?\ghts conc]n+ ! s++ ( hymns4 ,^!1 accord+ to ! common acceptation ( ! ^w1 are di/+ui%$ f psalms1 & !y g5]ally d5ote a human composure1 fitt$ = s++2 ! matt] :]e(1 conta9s "s div9e subjects1 9 words agreeable to1 or d$uc$ f scripture4 ,! argum5ts t are g5]ally br\ght 9 def5ce !re(1 are1 t ?\gh scripture be a rule ( fai?1 f :5ce all ! k ( div9e ?+s is prim>ily d$uc$2 & !re=e x has ! pref]5ce1 z to ! excell5cy & au?ority !re(1 to any o!r composure2 yet x is n only lawful1 b necess>y to express our fai? 9 ! doctr9es conta9$ !re91 9 o!r words1 z we d 9 pray] or prea*+4 ,!re=e1 if x be a duty to praise ,god ) ! voice1 x is n unlawful to praise him 9 words agreeable to scripture1 z well z 9 ! express words !re(2 accord+ly x is argu$1 t bo? may be prov$ to be a duty1 viz4 prais+ ,god 9 ! words ( ,david1 & by o!r songs conta9$ 9 scripture1 & prais+ him 9 words agreeable !reunto1 ?\gh ( human composure4 ,?is is ! be/ me?od ( reason+ t ,i h met ) 9 def5ce ( ! lawfulness ( s++ hymns1 n z oppos$ to1 or exclud+ ,david's ,psalms1 b z us$ occasionally1 z provid5ce directs u2 t s our ackn[l$gm5ts ( b5efits receiv$1 may be insi/$ on ) great] enl>gem5t ?an !y are 9 ! book ( ,psalms2 :]e91 ?\gh x may be1 !re is some?+ adapt$ to e case1 yet ! p>ticul> occasion ( our praise is n s l>gely conta9$ 9 ! same section or p>agraph2 & !re=e an hymn may be compos$ on t occasion1 9 ord] to our prais+ ,god !reby4 ,b1 :5 on ! o!r h&1 p]sons seem to pref] hymns to ,david's ,psalms1 & sub/itute !m 9 ! room !re(1 ,i _c b disapprove ( _! practice4 ,a late writ]#bg speaks on ?is subject ) a great deal ( mod]ation2 :51 ?\gh he proves t scripture psalms %\ld be pref]r$ be=e all o!rs1 & m ord9>ily sung2 yet he ?9ks t hymns ( human composure1 ought n :olly to be exclud$1 provid$ !y be exactly agreeable to1 & z mu* z may be1 ! words ( holy scripture4 ,!re are o!r writ]s :om ,i pay equal def]5ce to1 :o h concisely1 ?\gh ) a consid]able degree ( judgm5t1 prov$ s++ to be a gospel-ord9ance#bh1 :o argue aga9/ s++ ( hymns3 &1 inde$1 :at !y say 9 opposition to ^? :o def5d ! practice !re( f ,eph4 v4 #ai4 & ,col4 iii4 #af4 :]e9 hymns are suppos$ to be di/9ct f psalms & spiritual songs2 &1 consequ5tly1 t we are to und]/& !reby human composures1 agreeable to scripture1 z by psalms & spiritual songs1 we are to und]/& ^? :i* are conta9$ 9 ! v words ( scripture1 seems v j4 ,& h]e9 !y speak agreeably to ! m9d ( sev]al judici\s & le>n$ m51 :o ass]t t ^! ?ree words signify no?+ else b ^? psalms or songs t are conta9$ 9 scripture#bi4 ,! "q 9 debate ) me1 is n :e!r ! psalms1 hymns1 or spiritual songs1 t are conta9$ 9 scripture1 are design$ to be a directory = gospel-wor%ip2 = t1 ,i ?9k1 all ought to all[2 b1 :e!r x be lawful to s+ a human composure t is agreeable to scripture1 ei!r z to ! words or s5se !re(2 especially :5 ! subject-matt] ( our praise is n laid d[n s l>gely 9 "o p>ticul> section ( scripture1 z we desire to express x4 ,9 ?is case1 if we 7 to connect sev]al p>ts ( scripture toge!r1 s t ! design ( enl>g+ on a p>ticul> subject might be answ]$ !reby2 x w\ld r5d] x less necess>y to compose an hymn 9 o!r words4 ,b1 inasmu* z ! occasions ( praise are v l>ge & ext5sive1 & !re=e x may be ?\ght exp$i5t1 to adore ! div9e p]fections1 9 our own words 9 s++1 9 l mann] z we d 9 pray]1 consid]+ ! "o to be a moral duty z well z ! o!r2 ,i w n pret5d to ma9ta9 ! unlawfulness ( s++ hymns ( human composure1 ?\gh "s ( mu* sup]ior le>n+ & judgm5t h done x4 ,i w\ld1 h[ev]1 always pay ! greate/ def]5ce to ^? div9e composures1 :i* are giv5 z ! pr9cipal rule = our proc$ure h]e94 ,nev]!less1 ,i _c b express my dislike ( sev]al hymns t ,i h (t5 he>d sung2 9 "s ( :i* ! heads ( ! s]mon h be5 compris$2 & o!rs1 :i* are pr9t$1 are s v mean & injudici\s1 &1 x may be1 9 "s respects1 n v agreeable to ! analogy ( fai?1 t ,i _c1 9 ! lea/1 approve ( !m4 ,b if we h gr\nd to conclude ! composure1 z to ! matt] !re(1 & mode ( expression1 unexceptionable1 & adapt$ to raise ! affections1 z well z excite suitable acts ( fai? 9 extoll+ ! praises ( ,god1 x gives me no m disgu/1 ?\gh x be n 9 scripture-words1 ?an pray+ or prea*+ d :5 ! matt] is agreeable !reunto4 ,yet1 inasmu* z :5 we confess s91 ackn[l$ge m]cies receiv$1 or desire ^? bless+s t are suit$ to our case1 we always suppose1 t ! words1 :i* he1 :o is ! m\? ( ! congregation1 uses1 ought to be su*1 9 :i* all c jo9 ) him 7& 9 ?is1 ! read+ "o ( ,david's pray]s1 & putt+ up a pray] 9 ! congregation1 diff] z to a v consid]able circum/ance 9 ea* ( !m7 ! same ought to be obs]v$ 9 hymns4 ,b1 if an hymn be s compos$1 z t all t s+ x are repres5t$ z signify+ _! hav+ exp]i5c$ ^? ?+s :i* belong n to !m1 or z bless+ ,god = :at !y nev] receiv$3 ?is1 ,i conceive1 w\ld be an unw>rantable me?od ( s++ hymns ( human composure1 z mu* z if ! expressions 7 us$ 9 public pray]4 ,!re are1 inde$1 _m hymns :i* h 9 !m a great ve9 ( piety & devotion1 b are n adapt$ to ! exp]i5ce ( ! :ole assembly t s+s !m2 !re=e1 ?\gh !y may jo9 9 sign+ "s hymns1 ,i d n ?9k !y c well jo9 9 s++ all2 not)/&+ ! subject-matt] ( !m may be agreeable to ! analogy ( fai?2 & ?is pr9cipally dep5ds ^u :at we h be=e laid d[n1 conc]n+ ! diff]5ce betwe5 mak+ use ( a div9e & human composure1 9 ! =m] ( :i*1 ! words are n always to be consid]$ z our own1 or expressive ( ! frame ( our own spirits2 :]eas ?is is univ]sally true1 ) respect to ! latt]4 ,?us conc]n+ ! ord9ance ( s++2 :i* we _c b ?9k includ$ among ^? :]eby ,*ri/ communicates to 8 *ur*1 ! b5efits ( 8 m$iation4 ,& ?is leads u to consid] ! o!r ord9ances1 :i* are p>ticul>ly insi/$ on 9 ! rema9+ "p ( ?is "w4 ,& t :i* next comes "u our consid]ation1 is ! ^w read & prea*$4 ,footnote #ba3 ,i come n[ to say some:at ( ! antiquity ( ,musical ,in/rum5ts4 ,b t ^! 7 n us$ 9 ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur* 9 ! primitive times1 is atte/$ by all ! anci5t writ]s ) "o cons5t4 ,h5ce !y figuratively expla9 all ! places ( ! ,old ,te/am5t1 :i* speak ( ,musical ,in/rum5ts2 z ,i might easily %ew by a ?\s& te/imonies1 out ( ,clem5t ( ,alex&ria1 ,basil1 ,ambrose1 ,j]om1 ,augu/9e1 ,*ryso/om1 & _m o!rs4 ,i c h>dly =be> laugh+1 :5 ,i meet ) "s ( _! allegorical int]pretations4 ,?us an ,in/rum5t ) t5 /r+s1 accord+ to !m1 signifies ! ,t5 ,comm&m5ts1 z ! unkn[n au?or ( ! ,comm5t>y ^u ! ,psalms1 among ,j]om's works1 (t5 expla9s x1 ,9 ,ps4 xxxii4 #b4 xliii4 #d1 c4 ,b ! pleasante/ fancy is ! explication ( ^? words3 ,praise him ) /r+$ ,in/rum5ts & ,organs4 ,ps4 cl4 #d4 8,t ! guts be+ twi/$ by reason ( ab/95ce f food1 & s all c>nal desires be+ subdu$1 m5 are f\nd fit = ! k+dom ( ,god1 to s+ 8 praises40 ,b ,*ryso/om talks m h&somly2 8,z ! ,jews prais$ ,god ) all k9d ( ,in/rum5ts2 s we are comm&$ to praise him ) all ! memb]s ( our bodies1 our eyes1 c40 ,9 ,ps4 cl4 ,& ,clem5t ( ,alex&ria talks mu* to ! same purpose4 ,pdag4 lib4 ii4 c4 #d4 ,besides1 ! anci5ts ?\ght x unlawful to use ^? ,in/rum5ts 9 ,god's wor%ip4 ,?us ! unkn[n au?or ( a ,treatise1 among ,ju/9 ,m>tyr's works3 8,q4 ,if songs 7 inv5t$ by unbeliev]s ) a design ( deceiv+1 & 7 appo9t$ = ^? "u ! ,law1 because ( ! *ildi%ness ( _! m9ds2 :y d !y1 :o h receiv$ ! p]fect in/ructions ( grace1 :i* are mo/ contr>y to ! =esaid cu/oms1 nev]!less s+ 9 ! ,*ur*es1 j z !y did1 :o 7 *ildr5 "u ! ,law8 ,answ4 ,pla9 ,s++ is n *ildi%1 b only ! ,s++ ) lifeless ,organs1 ) ,danc+ & ,cym-bals1 c4 ,:5ce ! use ( su* ,in/rum5ts1 & o!r ?+s fit = *ildr51 is laid aside1 & ,pla9 ,s++ only reta9$40 ,resp4 ad ,or?odox4 ,q4 #ajg4 ,*ryso/om seems to h be5 ( ! same m9d1 & to h ?\ght1 ! use ( su* ,in/rum5ts 0 r all[$ ! ,jews 9 consid]ation ( _! weakness1 ?an prescrib$ & comm&$4 ,9 ,ps4 cl4 ,b t he 0 mi/ak51 & t ,musical ,in/rum5ts 7 n only all[$ ! ,jews1 z he ?\ght1 & ,isidorus ( ,pelusium1 7^: te/imony ,i %all m5tion pres5tly7 b 7 prescrib$ by ,god1 may appe> f ! ,texts ( ,scripture ,i h be=e ref]r$ to4 ,clem5t1 z ,i h m5tion$ already1 ?\ght ^! ?+s fitt] = bea/s1 ?an = m54 ,& ?\gh ,basil highly comm5ds1 & /ifly def5ds ! way ( ,s++ by turns2 yet he ?\ght musical ,in/rum5ts unpr(itable & hurtful4 ,he calls !m1 ! inv5tions ( ,jubal ( ! race ( ,ca94 ,& a little aft]1 he ?us expresses himself3 8,laban 0 a lov] ( ! h>p1 & ( music1 ) :i* he w\ld h s5t away ,jacob3 ,if ?\ had/ told me1 said he1 ,i w\ld h s5t !e away ) mir?1 & musical in/rum5ts1 & an ,h>p4 ,b ! ,patri>* avoid$ t music1 z be+ a ?+ t w\ld h9d] 8 reg>d+ ! works ( ! ,"l1 & 8 consid]+ ! works ( 8 h&s40 ,comm5t4 9 ,is4 c4 v4 p4 #ief1 #ieg4 ,& a little be=e1 he says ?us 8,9 su* va9 arts1 z ! play+ ^u ! ,h>p1 or ,pipe1 or danc+1 z soon z ! action ceases1 ! "w itself vani%es4 ,s t really1 accord+ to ! ,apo/le's expression1 ,! end ( ^! ?+s is de/ruction40 page #iee4 ,isidore ( ,pelusium1 :o liv$ s9ce ,basil1 held1 music 0 all[$ ! ,jews by ,god1 9 a way ( condesc5sion to _! *ildi%ness3 8,if ,god0 says he1 8bore ) bloody sacrifices1 because ( m5's *ildi%ness at t "t2 :y %\ld y wond]1 he bore ) ! music ( an h>p & a psalt]y80 ,epi/4 lib4 #b4 ep4 #agf4 ,nay1 !re are "s ecclesia/ical (fic]s 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&1 :o1 = _! v pr(ession & employm5t1 w\ld h be5 kept f ! communion ( ! ,*ur*1 except !y desi/$ f x4 ,s we are in=m$ by ! ,apo/olical ,con/itutions3 8,if any come to ! my/]y ( godl9ess1 be+ a play] ^u a pipe1 a lute1 or an h>p2 let him leave x (f1 or be reject$40 ,lib4 viii4 c4 #cb4 ,f :at has be5 said1 x appe>s1 no musical in/rum5ts 7 us$ 9 ! pure times ( ! ,*ur*4 ,x became ,anti*ri/ian1 be=e !y 7 receiv$4 ,bell>m9e himself does n d5y1 !y 7 late br\ght into ! ,*ur*4 8,! second c]emony10 says he1 8are ! ,musical ,in/rum5ts1 :i* began to be us$ 9 ! s]vice ( ! ,*ur*1 9 ! "t ( ,pope ,vitalian1 ab\t ! ye> #ffj1 z ,plat9a relates out ( ! ,pontifical2 or1 z ,aimonius r ?9ks1 lib4 iv4 ,de ge/is ,francorum1 c4 #aad4 aft] ! ye> #hbj1 9 ! "t or ,lewis ! ,pi\s40 ,de ,missa1 lib4 ii4 c4 #ae4 ,item1 ,de bon4 ,op]4 lib4 i4 c4 #ag4 ,dr4 ,n4 w\ld h>dly h d5i$1 ! ,*ur* ( ,rome 0 become ,anti*ri/ian1 :5 !y 7 fir/ br\ght 92 ev5 ?\gh we %\ld all[ ,bell>m9e's fir/ date ( !m to be ! true "o4 ,b a ,re=m$ ,div9e may well be a%am$ ( t antiquity1 t does n exce$ ! rise ( ,anti*ri/4 ,b ,i am fully satisfi$ bo? ,bell>m9e's dates are false1 & t in/rum5tal music1 9 ! wor%ip ( ,god1 is mu* lat] ?an ei!r ( ^? acc\nts all[4 ,= z to ,plat9a1 he seems to suspect ! tru? ( :at he wrote3 8,vitalian10 says he1 8be+ c>eful ab\t ! wor%ip ( ,god1 made an ecclesia/ical rule1 & ord]$ ! s++1 ) ! addition 7z "s ?9k7 ( organs40 ,9 ,vital4 ,aga91 ,bell>m9e's ,aimonius is n ! true ,aimonius4 ,= 7z ,dr4 ,cave says7 ,aimonius ( ,fleury1 :o wrote1 ,de ge/is ,francorum1 fl\ri%$ ab\t ! ye> #ajjj2 & 8 ,hi/ory1 :i* beg9s at ! de/ruction ( ,troy1 is br\ght d[n z f> z ! coronation ( ,k+ ,pip91 or to ! ye> #geb4 ,= :at comes aft] t1 & makes up ! fif? book1 & ! latt] "p ( ! f\r?1 is ! cont9uation ( ano!r h&4 ,hi/4 ,lit]4 p4 #eig4 ,f>!r1 t ^! in/rum5ts 7 n us$ 9 ,god's wor%ip1 9 ,?omas ,aqu9as's "t1 t is1 ab\t ! ye> #abej1 he himself is witness4 8,9 ! old ,law10 says he1 8,god 0 prais$ bo? ) musical in/rum5ts & human voices1 & accord+ to t ,psalm xxxiii4 ,praise ! ,"l ) h>p1 s+ unto him ) ! psalt]y1 & an in/rum5t ( t5 /r+s4 ,b ! ,*ur* does n use musical in/rum5ts to praise ,god1 le/ %e %\ld seem to judaize4 ,!re=e1 by p>ity ( reason1 %e %\ld n use s++40 ,secunda secund ,que/io #ia1 art4 #d4 conclus4 #d4 ,! l objection is made by our au?or4 ,b ,?omas answ]s3 8,z to ?is objection1 we mu/ say1 z ! philosoph]1 ,lib4 viii4 ,polit4 t ,pipes are n to be us$ = tea*+1 nor any artificial in/rum5ts1 z ! h>p1 or ! l3 b :atev] w make ! he>]s good m54 ,= ^! musical in/rum5ts r delight ! m9d1 ?an =m x to any good disposition4 ,b "u ! ,old ,te/am5t su* in/rum5ts 7 us$1 p>tly because ! p 7 h>d] & m c>nal2 ^u :i* acc\nt !y 7 to be /irr$ up by ^! in/rum5ts1 z likewise by e>?ly promises2 & p>tly because ^! bodily in/rum5ts 7 typical ( some?+40 ,^u :i* place ,c>d9al ,cajetan gives u ?is ,comm5t3 8',tis to be obs]v$1 ! ,*ur* did n use organs 9 ,?omas's "t4 ,:5ce1 ev5 to ?is day1 ! ,*ur* ( ,rome does n use !m 9 ! ,pope's pres5ce4 ,& truly x w appe>1 t musical in/rum5ts are n to be suff]$ 9 ! ecclesia/ical (fices we meet toge!r to p]=m1 = ! sake ( receiv+ int]nal in/ruction f ,god2 & s mu* ! r are !y to be exclud$1 because ,god's int]nal discipl9e exce$s all human discipl9es1 :i* reject$ ^! k9d ( in/rum5ts40 ,cit4 ,h(fm4 ,lex4 voce ,musica4 ,if any "o objects ! practice ( "s =eign *ur*es1 ,i answ] ) ,mr4 ,hickman3 8,!y are laid aside by mo/ ( ! re=m$ *ur*es2 nor w\ld !y be reta9$ among ! ,lu!rans1 unless !y _h =sak5 _! own ,lu!r2 :o1 by ! confession ( ,eck>d1 reckon$ organs among ! ensigns ( ,baal4 ,t !y /ill cont9ue 9 "s ( ! ,dut* *ur*es1 is aga9/ ! m9ds ( ! ,pa/ors4 ,= 9 ! ,national ,synod at ,middleburg1 9 ! ye> #aeha1 & 9 ! ,synod ( ,holl& & ,zeal&1 9 ! ye> #aeid1 x 0 resolv$1 ,t !y w\ld endeav\r to obta9 ( ! magi/rate ! lay+ aside ( organs1 & ! s++ ) !m 9 ! *ur*es1 ev5 out ( ! "t ( wor%ip1 ei!r be=e or aft] s]mons3 s f> are ^? ,synods f be>+ ) !m 9 ! wor%ip itself40 ,apol4 p4 #aci4 ,! ,*ur* ( ,engl& h]self _h =m]ly no v good op9ion ( ^! musical in/rum5ts2 z may appe> by h] ,homilies3 8,la/ly1 ,god's v5geance ha? be51 & is daily provok$1 because mu* wick$ p pass no?+ to resort unto ! *ur*2 ei!r = t !y are s sore bl9d$1 t !y und]/& no?+ ( ,god or godl9ess1 & c>e n ) devili% malice to (f5d _! neighb\rs2 or else = t !y see ! *ur* altoge!r sc\r$ ( su* gay gaz+ sights1 z _! gross phantasie 0 greatly delight$ )2 because !y see ! false religion ab&on$1 & ! true re/or$1 :i* seeme? an unsavory ?+ to _! unsavory ta/e1 z may appe> by ?is t a woman said to h] neighb\r3 ,alas6 gossip1 :at %all we n[ d at *ur*1 s9ce all ! ,sa9ts are tak5 away2 s9ce all ! goodly sights we 7 wont to h are gone2 s9ce we _c he> ! l pip+1 s++1 ,*aunt+1 & play+ ^u ! organs t we c\ld be=e8 ,b1 de>ly belov$1 we ought greatly to rejoice & give ,god ?anks1 t our *ur*es are deliv]$ out ( all ^? ?+s1 :i* displeas$ ,god s sore1 & fil?ily defil$ 8 holy h\se1 & 8 place ( pray]40 ,hom4 ( ! place & "t ( pray]1 "p4 #b4 p4 #aca4 ,a great numb] also ( ! ,cl]gy 9 ! fir/ convocation ( ,que5 ,elizabe? 9 #aefb1 e>ne/ly lab\r$ to h organs1 & t pomp\s !atrical way ( s++ laid aside1 & miss$ ! c>ry+ x b by "o vote1 z ,i obs]ve else:]e4 ,& 9 ?is ,ar*bi%op ,p>k] concurr$ ) !m1 or at lea/ did n oppose !m4 ,i w add "o or two te/imonies ( ,papi/s aga9/ ?is ca!dral way ( wor%ip4 ,! fir/ %all be ,polydorus ,virgilius4 ,hav+ tak5 notice ( ,au/9e's dislike ( t way ( s++ 9 8 "t1 he ?us proce$s3 8,b 9 our "t1 x seems mu* less useful to ! commonweal?1 n[ our s+]s make su* a noise 9 our *ur*es1 t no?+ c be he>d1 beside ! s\nd ( ! voice2 & !y :o come !re 7t is all t are 9 ! city7 are satisfi$ ) ! conc]t ( music1 :i* _! e>s it* =1 & nev] m9d ! s5se ( ! words4 ,s t we are come to t pass1 t 9 ! op9ion ( ! common p1 ! :ole affair ( religi\s wor%ip is lodg$ 9 ^! s+]s2 al?\gh1 g5]ally speak+1 !re is no sort ( m5 m loose or wick$3 & yet a good "p ( ! p run to *ur*1 z to a !atre1 to he> !m bawl3 !y hire & enc\rage !m2 & look ^u !m alone z ornam5ts to ! h\se ( ,god4 ,:]e=e1 )\t d\bt1 x w\ld be = ! int]e/ ( religion1 ei!r to ca/ ^! jackdaws out ( ! *ur*es2 or else to tea* !m :5 !y s+1 !y %\ld d x r 9 ! mann] ( read+1 ?an bawl+2 z ,au/9e says ,a?anasius ord]$1 c40 ,de ,inv5t4 ,r]4 lib4 vi4 c4 #b4 p4 #cgi4 ,next he> ! judgm5t ( ,erasmus3 8,let a man be m covet\s ?an ,crassus1 m f\l-m\!d ?an ,zoilus1 he %all be reckon$ a pi\s man1 if he s+s ^? pray]s well1 ?\gh he und]/&s no?+ ( !m4 ,b :at1 ,i besee* y1 mu/ !y ?9k ( ,*ri/1 :o c believe he is delight$ ) su* a noise ( m5's voices8 ,n cont5t ) ?is1 we h br\ght into our *ur*es a c]ta9 op]ose & !atrical music2 su* a confus$ disord]ly *att]+ ( "s words1 z ,i h>dly ?9k 0 ev] he>d 9 any ( ! ,grecian or ,roman !atres4 ,! *ur* r+s ) ! noise ( trumpets1 pipes & dulcim]s2 & human voices /rive to be> _! "p ) !m4--,m5 run to *ur* z to a !atre1 to h _! e>s tickl$4 ,& = ?is end organ-mak]s are hir$ ) great sal>ies1 & a company ( boys1 :o wa/e all _! "t 9 le>n+ ^! :9+ tones4 ,pray n[ compute h[ _m poor p 9 great extremity might be ma9ta9$ by ! sal>ies ( ^? s+]s40 ,9 #a ,cor4 xiv4 #ai4 ,la/ly1 ,l9danus says3 8,:o w comp>e ! ,music ( ?is pres5t age1 ) t :i* 0 =m]ly us$8 ,:atev] is sung n[1 signifies little = in=m+ ! p2 :i* 'tis c]ta9 ! anci5ts always design$40 ,panopl4 lib4 iv4 c4 #gc4 ,,pi]ce',s ,,v9dication4 ,footnote #bb3 ,! fir/ hymns ( ,gospel *ur*es1 7 nei!r ry?m1 nor metre2 & !re 0 no v]sion ( ,david's psalms1 t c\ld be sung be=e ,calv9's "t4 ,footnote #bc3 4 ,footnote #bd3 ,!re is a diff]5ce betwe5 prais+ ,god1 & in/ruct+ m54 ,footnote #be3 ,! fir/ *ri/ians compos$ & set to music _! hymns4 ,footnote #bf3 ,grotius ?\ght ! fir/ ,gospel hymns 7 extempor>y4 ,basnage f ,t]tullian says2 8nei!r ! pray]s !y made to ,god1 nor ! hymns :i* !y sung to 8 hon\r 7 r$uc$ to rule2 e "o drew !m f ! ,holy ,scriptures1 or f 8 own treasure1 accord+ to 8 g5ius40 ,a c\ncil ( #gj bi%ops1 ,a4 ,d4 #bgb4 *>g$ among o!r ?+s aga9/ ,paulus bi%op ( ,antio*1 t he aboli%$ ! ,psalms1 :i* 7 sung 9 gloriam ,*ri/i4--,:5 ! ,ariam sang ! doxology ,glory be to ! ,fa!r1 ! or?odox add$1 & to ! ,son & ,_s4 ,vide ,dr4 ,latta1 & ,mr4 ,tod1 on ,psalmody4 ,footnote #bg3 ,see ,mr4 ,ri*>d ,alle9's essay on s++1 *ap4 iv4 :o seems1 9 my op9ion1 9 ! :ole ( 8 %ort p]=mance1 to argue ) a consid]able degree ( c&or & judgm5t4 ,footnote #bh3 ,see ,sid5ham's gospel ord9ance conc]n+ s++1 c4 & ,hit*5's scripture pro( = s++1 c4 ,footnote #bi3 ,x _c be d5i$ t ! ,psalms ( ,david are call$ indiff]5tly by ^! ?ree names1 psalms1 hymns1 & songs 1 1 1 1 1 1 & sometimes ! same psalm is call$ a song or psalm1 z 9 ! title ( ,psalm4 lxv4 or a song ( a psalm z ! ,,lxx4 r5d] x1 4 ,& 9 ,psalm cv4 #b4 :5 x is said1 ,s+ unto him1 s+ psalms unto him2 ! =m] ^w signifies to s+ a spiritual song2 ! latt] to s+ a psalm2 or1 z ! ,septuag9t r5d] ! same ^w1 9 #a ,*ron4 xvi4 #i4 an hymn 4 ,see ,sid5ham's gospel-ord9ance1 c4 *ap4 ii4 & ,a9swor? on ! title ( ,psalm liii4 :om he !re9 ref]s to4 ,que/4 ,,clx4 ,,que/4 ,,clv4 ,h[ is ! ^w made effectual to salvation8 ,,answ4 ,! ,_s ( ,god make? ! read+1 b especially ! prea*+ ( ! ^w1 an effectual means ( enlight5+1 conv9c+1 & humbl+ s9n]s1 ( driv+ !m out ( !mselves1 & draw+ !m unto ,*ri/1 ( con=m+ !m to 8 image1 & subdu+ !m to 8 w1 ( /r5g!n+ !m aga9/ temptations & corruptions1 ( build+ !m up 9 grace1 & e/abli%+ _! he>t 9 hol9ess & com=t ?r\gh fai? unto salvation4 ,hav+ _h an acc\nt1 9 ! =ego+ answ]1 ( ! ord9ances by :i* ,*ri/ communicates ! b5efits ( r$emption to 8 *ur*1 & :at !y are2 z also1 t s++ ! praises ( ,god is "o ( ^? ord9ances4 ,we are n[ to consid] ano!r ord9ance t is made effectual to salvation1 viz4 ! ^w read1 or prea*$4 ,we h1 "u "s =ego+ answ]s1 _h occasion to speak ( ! ^w ( ,god z conta9$ 9 ! scriptures ( ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5t1 & consid]$ x z ! only rule ( fai? & ob$i5ce1 & z hav+ all ! prop]ties t are necess>y !reunto1 s t we may dep5d ^u x z a p]fect & infallible revelation ( all ?+s necess>y to be believ$ & done1 9 ord] to our enjoy+ ,god "h1 & atta9+ et]nal life h]eaft]#cj4 ,& n[ we are to consid] ! ^w z made ! subject ( our /udy & enquiry2 )\t :i* x w\ld be ( no use to u4 ,accord+ly we may obs]ve 9 ?is answ]1 ,i4 ,some?+ suppos$2 namely1 t ! ^w ( ,god is to be read by u1 & expla9$ by ^? :o are qualifi$ & call$ h]eunto1 by :om x is to be prea*$4 ,we are n1 inde$1 to conclude1 t ! explications ( fallible m51 h[ mu* soev] !y are fitt$ to prea* ! gospel1 are ( equal au?ority ) ! sacr$ oracles1 z transmitt$ to u by ^? :o receiv$ !m1 by infallible inspiration f ! ,_s ( ,god2 & !re=e1 ! text is mu* m to be dep5d$ on ?an ! comm5t ^u x2 ! tru? :]e( is to be tri$ !reby1 ,isa4 viii4 #bj4 #a ,!ss4 v4 #ba4 ,acts xvii4 #aa4 ,nev]!less1 ?is is to be reckon$ a great bless+1 :i* ,god is pleas$ to be/[ ^u 8 *ur*1 9 ord] to our und]/&+ & mak+ a "r use ( ! writt5 ^w4 ,accord+ly1 prea*+1 z well z ! read+ ( ! ^w1 is an ord9ance :i* ! ,_s ( ,god makes subs]vi5t to ! salvation ( !m t believe2 & 9 ord] !reunto1 x is f>!r suppos$1 t ! ^w is to be read by u1 & we are to att5d to ! prea*+ !re(2 to neglect ei!r ( :i*1 is to despise our own s\ls1 & deprive ourselves ( ! advantage ( ,god's in/itut$ means ( grace4 ,!re=e1 we are n to cont5t ourselves1 b>ely1 ) ! read+ ( ! ^w ( ,god1 9 our closets or families2 b we mu/ embrace all opportunities1 9 :i* we may he> x prea*$ 9 a public mann]1 "o be+ no less an ord9ance ( ,god ?an ! o!r4 ,obj4 ,x is object$1 by "s1 t !y "k z mu* z m9i/]s c tea* !m2 at lea/1 !y "k en\gh1 if !y c\ld b practise x4 ,answ4 ,?is objection1 sometimes1 sav\rs ( pride & self-conceit1 9 ^? :o suppose !mselves to und]/& m1 ( ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 ?an !y really d2 & x c h>dly be said1 conc]n+ ! greate/ numb] ( pr(essors1 t !y ei!r "k z mu* z !y ought1 or t x is n possible = !m to make advances 9 k1 by a dilig5t att5dance on an able & fai?ful m9i/ry4 ,h[ev]1 t we may give ! utmo/ scope to ! objection1 we w all[1 t "s ,*ri/ians "k m ?an _m m9i/]s1 :o are less skilful ?an o!rs 9 ! ^w ( tru?4 ,nev]!less1 x mu/ be obs]v$ t !re are o!r ends ( he>+ ! ^w1 besides b>ely ! ga9+ ( k1 viz4 ! br++ ! doctr9es ( ! gospel to our remembrance1 ,john xvi4 #bf4 & _! be+ impress$ on our affections2 & = ?is reason ! wise/ & be/ ( m5 h n ?\ght x bel[ !m1 to att5d ^u ! m9i/ry ( ^? :o knew less ?an !mselves4 ,our ,savi\r 0 an he>] ( ! ^w be=e he ent]$ on 8 public m9i/ry1 ,luke ii4 #df4 & ?\gh x might1 ,i ?9k1 truly be said ( him1 t ?\gh he 0 b twelve ye>s old1 he knew m ?an ! doctors1 9 ! mid/ ( :om he sat1 9 ! temple1 yet he he>d & ask$ !m que/ions4 ,& ,david1 ?\gh he pr(esses himself to h m und]/&+ ?an all 8 tea*]s1 ,psal4 cxix4 #ii4 yet he 0 glad to embrace all opportunities1 to g up into ! h\se ( ! ,"l2 ?is be+ ,god's appo9t$ means = a believ]'s mak+ advances 9 grace4 ,,ii4 ,!re are sev]al ?+s p>ticul>ly m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 9 :i* ! ,_s ( ,god makes ! ^w1 read or prea*$1 effectual to salvation4 #a4 ,h]eby ! m9d is enlight5$ & furni%$ ) ! k ( div9e tru?s1 :i* is a v great privilege1 = z fai? is insep>ably connect$ ) salvation2 ! k ( ! doctr9es ( ! gospel is necess>y to fai?2 & ?is is said to come by he>+1 ,rom4 x4 #ag4 ,acts viii4 #cj1 #ca4 ,h[ev]1 we mu/ n cont5t ourselves ) a b>e ass5t to :at is reveal$ 9 ! ^w ( ,god2 b mu/ duly weigh ! t5d5cy !re(1 to our sanctification & consolation1 & admire ! beauty1 excell5cy1 & glory t !re is 9 ! great doctr9es ( ! gospel1 z ! div9e p]fections %9e =? !re91 to ! utmo/4 ,we mu/ also duly consid] ! importance ( ^? doctr9es t are conta9$ !re91 & h[ !y are to be improv$ by u1 to our spiritual advantage2 & :5 we f9d our he>ts fill$ ) love to ,jesus ,*ri/1 9 proportion to ^? great] measures ( light1 t he is pleas$ to imp>t to u1 s t we gr[ 9 grace z well z 9 ! k ( our ,"l & ,savi\r ,jesus ,*ri/1 #b ,pet4 iii4 #ah4 !n ! ^w may be said to be made effectual to our salvation1 z our m9ds are v mu* enlight5$ & improv$ 9 ! k ( ^? ?+s t lead !reunto4 #b4 ,! ^w is made effectual to br+ u "u conviction1 by :i* means we see ourselves s9ful & mis]able creatures2 p>ticul>ly we are h]eby l$ to see ^? dep?s ( wick$ness t are 9 our he>ts1 by nature1 :i* o!rwise c\ld n be suffici5tly disc]n$ by u1 mu* less improv$ to our spiritual advantage1 ,j]4 xvii4 #i4 ,rom4 vii4 #i4 ,w\ld we take a view ( ! manifold s9s committ$ 9 our lives1 ) all _! respective aggravations1 s z to lay to he>t ! guilt t we h contract$ h]eby1 or1 if we w\ld be effect$ ) ! consid]ation ( ! mis]y t w ensue h]eupon2 z t1 h]eby1 we n only des]ve ! wra? & curse ( ,god1 b )\t an int]e/ 9 =giv+ grace1 are b\nd to conclude ourselves liable to x3 ,^! ?+s we are l$ into by ! ^w ( ,god4 ,& if we w\ld "k :e!r ^! convictions ( s9 are su* z h a m imm$iate ref]5ce to salvation2 let u enquire1 :e!r !y are att5d$ ) t grief & sorr[ ( he>t = ! intr9sic evil t !re is 9 s91 z well z ! sad consequ5ces !re(8 ,psal4 xxxviii4 #ah4 comp>$ ) v]4 #d4 or1 :e!r1 :5 we h tak5 ?is view !re(1 we are f>!r l$ to enquire aft] ! rem$y1 & seek =giv5ess ?r\gh ! blood ( ,*ri/1 & /r5g? aga9/ ^? corruptions t we h gr\nd to *>ge ourselves )1 :i* h s mu* prevail$ ov] u8 ,acts xvi4 #cj4 ,psal4 xix4 #ac4 xxv4 #aa4 ,j]4 viii4 #bb4 #c4 ,! ^w is made effectual to salvation1 :5 :at is conta9$ !re9 t5ds to humble & lay u l[ at ! foot ( ,god2 :5 we ackn[l$ge1 t all 8 judgm5ts are "r1 or :atev] puni%m5ts h be5 inflict$1 pursuant to ! ?reat5+s :i* he has d5\nc$1 h be5 less ?an our iniquities des]ve1 ,ezra ix4 #ac4 ,& :5 we receive repro(s = s9s committ$1 ) a p>ticul> application !re( to ourselves1 & are s5sible ( ! guilt we h contract$ !reby4 ,b t we may make a "r use ( ! ^w1 to answ] ?is great end1 let u consid]1 :at humbl+ consid]ations are conta9$ !re91 t may h a t5d5cy to answ] ?is end4 7#a47 ,! ^w ( ,god repres5ts to u t inf9ite di/ance t !re is betwe5 him & u2 s t ! be/ ( creatures are1 9 8 sight1 z no?+1 ,isa4 xl4 #ag4 less ?an no?+1 & vanity4 ,h]e9 we behold ,god z inf9itely p]fect1 & m5 z v imp]fect1 & unlike to him2 & 9 p>ticul>1 we behold him z a ,god ( inf9ite hol9ess1 spotless purity1 & ourselves z impure1 pollut$ creatures2 :i* is a v humbl+ consid]ation1 ,prov4 xxx4 #b4 ,isa4 lxiv4 #f4 7#b47 ,! ^w ( ,god discov]s to u ! deceitfulness & desp]ate wick$ness t !re is 9 our he>ts1 :]eby we are naturally incl9$ to rebel aga9/ him2 & %\ld1 _h x n be5 = 8 prev5t+ & r5ew+ grace1 h run ) ! vile/ ( m51 9 all excess ( riot4 ,x also leads u into ! k ( ! v>i\s k9ds ( s91 :i* we h gr\nd to *>ge ourselves )1 9 ! c\rse ( our lives2 ! frequ5t omission ( ^? duties :i* are requir$ ( u2 our great neglect ( relative duties1 9 ! /ation 9 :i* ,god has fix$ u2 & ! injury we h done to o!rs h]eby1 :om we h caus$ to /umble1 or fall by our example1 or1 at lea/1 by our unconc]n$ness ab\t _! spiritual welf>e4 ,x also discov]s to u ! v>i\s aggravations ( s9s committ$1 z !y are aga9/ light1 love1 m]cies1 & manifold engagem5ts1 :i* we are laid "u2 & ! great contempt :i* we h ca/ on ! bless$ ,jesus1 9 disreg>d+1 or n improv+1 ! b5efits ( 8 m$iation4 ,all ^! ?+s duly consid]$1 h a t5d5cy to humble u1 & we are l$ into ! discov]y h]e( by ! ^w ( ,god4 #d4 ,! ^w ( ,god is made effectual to salvation1 z x has a t5d5cy to drive s9n]s out ( !mselves1 & to draw !m to ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,on ! "o h&1 x %ews !m ! utt] impossibility ( _! sav+ !mselves1 by do+ any ?+ t may br+ !m into a ju/ifi$ /ate1 & s r5d] !m accept$ 9 ! sight ( ,god2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 x draws or leads !m to ,*ri/1 :om !y are enabl$ to behold by fai?1 z discov]$ 9 ! gospel1 to be a m]ciful & all-suffici5t ,savi\r4 ,! =m] ( ^! is n only antec$5t1 b necess>y to ! latt]3 ,=1 s long z we fancy t we h a suffici5cy 9 ourselves1 to recomm5d u to ,god1 & procure = u a "r & title to et]nal life1 we %all nev] ?9k ( committ+ our s\ls into ,*ri/'s h&1 9 ord] to our obta9+ salvation f him 9 8 own way4 ,?us ! prophet br+s 9 a self-conceit$ p z say+1 ,we are lords1 we w come no m to !e1 ,j]4 ii4 #ca4 ,no "o w seek help or safety f ,*ri/1 :o is n s5sible ( 8 own weakness1 & be+ 9 ! utmo/ dang] )\t him4 ,! fir/ ?+ !n t ! ,_s ( ,god does 9 ! s\ls ( m51 :5 he makes ! ^w effectual to salvation1 is1 8 lead+ !m into a humble s5se ( _! utt] inability to d :at is spiritually good1 or acceptable to ,god1 or to make atonem5t = ! s9s t !y h committ$ aga9/ him2 t s !y might be br\ght into a ju/ifi$ /ate4 ,x is1 inde$1 an h>d matt] to conv9ce ! s9n] ( ?is2 = he is v prone to be full ( himself1 sometimes to glory ) ! ,ph>isee1 ,luke xviii4 #aa4 9 "s religi\s duties he p]=ms2 at o!r times 9 8 ab/a9+ f ^? gross enormities t o!rs are *>geable )3 ,or1 if he w own himself to h exce$$ _m 9 s92 yet he is ready to ?9k1 t1 by "s exp$i5t or o!r1 he %all be able to make atonem5t = x4 ,?is sets him at a great di/ance f ,*ri/2 z x is said1 ,!y t be :ole ne$ n a physician1 b !y t are sick1 ,matt4 ix4 #ab4 ,s ^! d n see _! ne$ ( a ,savi\r1 till !y are conv9c$ t !y h no?+ 9 !mselves t c af=d any relief to !m1 s z to deliv] !m f ! guilt ( s91 & ! mis]y t w ensue !reupon4 ,on ?is acc\nt our ,savi\r obs]ves1 t publicans & h>lots g into ! k+dom ( ,god1 *ap4 xxi4 #ca4 i4 e4 are m easily made s5sible ( _! ne$ ( ,*ri/1 be+ conv9c$ ( s91 :5 ! *ief prie/s & eld]s1 :o ?\ght !y _h a righte\sness ( _! own to ju/ify !m1 & !re=e refus$ to comply ) ! me?od ( ! gospel1 9 hav+ rec\rse to ,*ri/ alone = ?is privilege4 ,n[ ! ^w ( ,god is made use ( by ! ,_s1 to drive ! s9n] out ( ^! /rong holds1 & to %ew him t he _c1 by any means recov] himself out ( t /ate ( s9 & mis]y1 into :i* he is plung$4 ,x is a v h>d ?+ = a p]son to be conv9c$ ( ! tru? ( :at our ,savi\r says1 viz4 ,t :i* is highly e/eem$ among/ m51 is an abom9ation 9 ! sight ( ,god1 ,luke xvi4 #ae4 :5 x is put 9 ! room ( ,*ri/ & 8 righte\sness4 ,?is is "o ( ! great ends to :i* ! ^w is made subs]vi5t :5 r5d]$ effectual to salvation4 ,moreov]1 ! ^w ( ,god draws ! s\l to ,*ri/1 s t x is p]suad$ & induc$1 f gospel-motives1 to come to him2 &1 at ! same "t1 enabl$ s to d by ! almighty p[] ( ,god1 )\t :i* he _c come to him1 ,john vi4 #dd4 ! =m] draws objectively1 ! latt] subjectively & int]nally4 ,z to :at ! gospel does 9 ord] h]eunto1 let x be consid]$1 t x sets be=e u ! excell5cy & glory ( ,*ri/1 z our great ,m$iator2 repres5ts him z a div9e p]son1 &1 consequ5tly1 ! object ( fai?1 & z su*1 able to save1 to ! utt]mo/1 !m t come unto ,god by him1 ,heb4 vi4 #be4 ,x consid]s him z hav+ pur*as$ salvation = 8 p2 s t !y may obta9 =giv5ess ?r\gh 8 blood4 ,x also discov]s him z n only able1 b will+ to save all t come to him by fai?2 s t he w 9 no wise ca/ !m out1 ,john vi4 #cg4 ,x also repres5ts him z hav+ a "r to u2 we are 8 by pur*ase2 & !re=e x is our indisp5sible duty to give up ourselves unto him4 ,x also makes kn[n to u ! greatness ( 8 love1 z ! highe/ inducem5t h]eunto2 ! fre5ess1 ri*es & ext5siv5ess ( 8 grace1 z ready to embrace ! *ief ( s9n]s1 & pass by all ! injuries t !y h done aga9/ him1 & z giv+ !m ! utmo/ assurance1 t1 hav+ lov$ !m 9 ! _w1 he w love !m to ! end4 ,?us ,*ri/ is set =? 9 ! gospel2 & :5 x is made effectual to salvation1 ! s\l is induc$1 or1 z x 71 con/ra9$ h]eby1 to love him1 & yield ! ob$i5ce ( fai? unto him 9 all ?+s4 #e4 ,! ^w is made ( use by ! ,_s1 z a means to con=m ! s\l to ! image ( ,god1 & subdue x to 8 w4 ,! image ( ,god 9 man1 is defac$ by s92 s t he is n only r5d]$ unlike1 b av]se to him1 /ripp$ ( all 8 beauty1 & become abom9able & fil?y 9 8 sight2 &1 z long z he rema9s s1 is unmeet = communion )1 or obta9+ salvation f him4 ,n[1 :5 ! ,_s ( ,god communicates special grace to s9n]s1 he in/amps ?is image afre% ^u ! s\l1 :i* he r5ews 9 k1 righte\sness1 & hol9ess1 sanctifies all ! p[]s & faculties !re(1 & subdues ! w1 s t x yields a *e]ful ob$i5ce to ! w ( ,god1 & delights 9 8 law aft] ! inw>d man2 & its language is1 ,speak1 ,"l1 = ?y s]vant he>e?4 ,?is *ange ! ,_s ( ,god works 9 ! he>t1 by 8 int]nal efficaci\s influ5ce2 z has be5 =m]ly obs]v$1 :5 we consid]$ ! "w ( conv]sion & sanctification1 z br\ght ab\t by him#ca4 ,& ?is effect is also ascrib$ to ! ^w z a moral in/rum5t !re(2 s t x is n atta9$ )\t x1 x be+1 inde$1 ! pr9cipal end ( ! prea*+ ! gospel2 z ! apo/le says1 ,! weapons ( our w>f>e are n c>nal1 b mighty ?r\gh ,god1 to ! pull+ d[n ( /rong holds1 ca/+ d[n imag9ations1 & e high ?+ t exalte? itself aga9/ ! k ( ,god1 #b ,cor4 x4 #d1 #e4 & br++ into captivity e ?\ght to ! ob$i5ce ( ,*ri/4 #f4 ,! ^w is f>!r said to be made effectual to salvation1 z h]eby we are /r5g!n$ aga9/ temptation1 & corruption4 ,by ! =m]1 ^? objects are pres5t$ to u t h a t5d5cy to ali5ate our affections f ,god2 by ! latt]1 ^! temptations are compli$ )1 & ! affections entangl$ 9 ! sn>e t is laid = !m1 ,satan1 or ! _w1 pres5t ! bait1 & corrupt nature is easily allur$ & tak5 by x4 ,! tempt] uses _m wiles & /ratagems to ensn>e u1 & our own he>ts are deceitful above all ?+s1 & )\t mu* difficulty1 turn$ aside !reby2 & s l$ captive by ,satan at 8 w4 ,b :5 ! ,_s ( ,god makes ! ^w effectual to salvation1 he takes occasion h]eby to detect ! fallacy2 lays op5 ! design ( our spiritual enemies1 & ! p]nici\s t5d5cy !re(2 & int]nally =tifies ! s\l aga9/ !m1 :]eby x is kept f ! pa?s ( ! de/roy]1 ,psal4 xvii4 #d4 & ?is he does by pres5t+ o!r & bett] objects to engage our affections1 & lead+ u into ! k ( ^? glori\s tru?s1 t may prev5t a s9ful compliance ) ! solicitations ( ! devil4 ,&1 accord+ to ! nature ( ! temptation t may occur1 we are direct$ to ! precepts or promises conta9$ 9 ! ^w ( ,god2 :i*1 be+ duly improv$ by u1 h a t5d5cy to keep ! he>t /eady1 & fix$ 9 ! ways ( ,god4 #g4 ,! ^w ( ,god is made effectual by ! ,_s1 z he !reby builds ! s\l up 9 grace1 & e/abli%es x 9 hol9ess & com=t1 ?r\gh fai? unto salvation4 ,! "w ( grace is n imm$iately br\ght to p]fection1 b is1 9 a progressive way1 mak+ advances t[>ds x2 & !re=e we are fir/ made holy by ! r5ovation ( our he>ts & lives1 & made p>tak]s ( ^? spiritual consolations t accompany or fl[ f ! "w ( sanctification2 & !n we are built up 9 hol9ess & com=t1 :]eby we g f /r5g? to /r5g?1 & are m & m e/abli%$ 9 ! ways ( ,god2 & ?is is done by ! prea*+ ( ! ^w1 :]eby we are said to gr[ 9 grace1 & ! k ( our ,"l & ,savi\r ,jesus ,*ri/1 #b ,pet4 iii4 #ah4 s t e /ep we take 9 our way to heav51 f ! "t t our faces are fir/ turn$ t[>ds x1 we are enabl$ h]eby to g on safely & com=tably1 till ! "w ( grace is p]fect$ 9 glory4 ,footnote #cj3 ,see ,vol4 ,i4 #dh4 #fi4 ,que/4 ,,iii4 & ,,iv4 ,footnote #ca3 ,see ,que/4 ,,lxvii1 ,,lxviii4 ,vol4 ,,iii4 p4 #af4 ,que/4 ,,clvi41 ,,clvii4 ,,que/4 ,,clvi4 ,is ! ^w ( ,god to be read by all8 ,,answ4 ,al?\gh all are n to be p]mitt$ to read ! ^w publicly to ! congregation1 yet all sorts ( p are b\nd to read x ap>t by !mselves1 & ) _! families1 to :i* end ! holy scriptures are to be translat$ out ( ! orig9al1 into vulg> languages4 ,,que/4 ,,clvii4 ,h[ is ! ^w ( ,god to be read8 ,,answ4 ,! holy scriptures are to be read1 ) an high & rev]5d e/eem ( !m2 ) a firm p]suasion t !y are ! v ^w ( ,god1 & t he only c enable u to und]/& !m1 ) desire to "k1 believe1 & obey ! w ( ,god reveal$ 9 !m1 ) dilig5ce & att5tion to ! matt] & scope ( !m2 ) m$itation1 application1 self-d5ial1 & pray]4 ,! ^w's be+ made effectual to salvation1 :i* 0 ! subject la/ insi/$ on1 n only supposes t we read x z translat$ into vulg> languages1 b t we und]/& :at we read1 9 ord] to our apply+ x to our p>ticul> case1 & improv+ x = our spiritual advantage4 ,^! ?+s are next to be consid]$ z conta9$ 9 ! answ]s we are n[ to expla94 ,accord+ly1 ,i4 ,we h an acc\nt1 9 ! =m] ( !m1 ( ! obligation t all p]sons are "u to read1 or at lea/1 att5d to ! read+ ( ! ^w ( ,god2 m p>ticul>ly1 #a4 ,x is to be read publicly 9 ! congregation1 by ^? :o are appo9t$ = t purpose4 ,?is is evid5t1 inasmu* z ! *ur*1 & all ! public wor%ip t is p]=m$ !re91 is f\nd$ on ! doctr9es conta9$ 9 scripture2 & e "o :o w\ld be made wise to salvation1 ought to be well acqua9t$ ) x2 & ! read+ x publicly1 z a "p ( t wor%ip t is p]=m$ 9 ! *ur*1 is n only a te/imony ( ! high e/eem t we h = x2 b x w be ( great use to ^?1 :o1 ?r\gh a s9ful neglect to read x 9 families1 & _! n be+ dispos$ to d ?is 9 _! private retirem5t2 or1 ?r\gh ! /upidity ( _! he>ts1 & ! _m incumbrances ( worldly bus9ess1 w n all[ !mselves "t = ?is necess>y duty1 by reason :]e( !y rema9 /rang]s to ^? great & important tru?s conta9$ !re94 ,t ?is is a duty appe>s f ! *>ge t ! apo/le gives1 t ! epi/le :i* he wrote to ! *ur* at ,!ssalonica1 %\ld be read unto all ! holy bre?r51 #a ,!ss4 v4 #bg4 ,& he gives ! l *>ge to ! *ur* at ,colosse1 ,col4 iv4 #af4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t ! scripture is n only to be read1 b expla9$2 :i* is ! pr9cipal design ( ! prea*+ !re(4 ,?is is no new practice2 = ! ,old ,te/am5t 0 n only read1 b expla9$ 9 ! synagogues e ,sabba?-day2 :i* is call$1 by a metonymy1 a read+ ,moses1 ,acts xv4 #ba4 viz4 expla9+ ! law t 0 giv5 by him4 ,?us ,ezra /ood ^u a pulpit ( wood1 op5$ ! book 9 ! sight ( all ! p2 & he1 ) "s o!r ( 8 bre?r5 t assi/$ him h]e91 read 9 ! book 9 ! law ( ,god di/9ctly1 & gave ! s5se1 & caus$ !m to und]/& ! read+1 t is1 ! mean+ !re(1 ,neh4 viii4 #d1-h4 ,9 l mann] our ,savi\r w5t into ! synagogue ! ,sabba?-day1 & /ood up & read1 t "p ( ! holy scriptures1 tak5 f ! prophecy ( ,isaiah2 :i*1 :5 he _h done1 he appli$ x to himself1 & %ew$ !m h[ x 0 fulfill$ 9 _! e>s1 ,luke iv4 #af1-bd4 ,s t x is suppos$ t ! ^w is to be publicly read4 ,! only ?+ 9 ?is answ]1 t ne$s expla9+ is1 :at is meant by ^? words1 all are n to be p]mitt$ to read ! ^w publicly to ! congregation4 ,we are n to suppose t !re is an ord] ( m5 t ,*ri/ has appo9t$ to be read]s 9 ! *ur*1 di/9ct f m9i/]s2 !re=e ! mean+ ( ?is expression may be1 t all are n to read ! ^w ( ,god toge!r1 9 a public assembly1 ) a l\d voice2 = t w\ld t5d r to confusion ?an edification4 ,nor ought any to be appo9t$ to d x1 b su* z are grave1 pi\s1 & able to read x di/9ctly1 = ! edification ( o!rs4 ,& :o is s fit = ?is "w1 z ! m9i/] ^: (fice is n only to read1 b expla9 x 9 ! ord9>y c\rse ( 8 m9i/ry8 #b4 ,! ^w ( ,god is to be read 9 our families2 :i* is absolutely necess>y = ! propagat+ religion !re94 ,?is1 inde$1 is %amefully neglect$2 :i* is "o great reason ( ! ignorance & decay ( piety 9 ! ris+ g5]ation2 & ! neglect h]e( is contr>y to ,god's comm&1 ,deut4 vi4 #f1 #g4 z well z ! example ( ^? :o are highly comm5d$ = ?is practice2 z ,abraham 0 = comm&+ 8 *ildr51 & 8 h\sehold aft] him1 t !y %\ld keep ! way ( ! ,"l1 ,g54 xviii4 #ai4 ,psal4 lxxviii4 #c1 #d4 #c4 ,! ^w ( ,god ought to be read by e "o1 9 private2 & t n only occasionally1 b frequ5tly z "o ( ! great bus9esses ( life4 ,?us ,god says to ,jo%ua1 ,jo%4 i4 #h4 ,?is book ( ! law %all n dep>t out ( ?y m\?2 b ?\ %alt m$itate !re9 day & night1 ,psal4 i4 #b4 ,& our ,savi\r comm&s ! ,jews to se>* ! scriptures1 ,john v4 #ci4 &1 9 "s ( 8 disc\rses ) !m1 ?\gh he 0 s5sible t !y 7 a deg5]ate p2 yet he takes x = grant$1 t !y _h n altoge!r laid aside ?is duty1 ,matt4 xii4 #e4 *ap4 xxi4 #db4 ,luke vi4 #c4 ,?is practice1 especially :]e ! ^w ( ,god has n only be5 read1 b ! mean+ !re( s\ght aft]1 & att5d$ to ) great dilig5ce1 is comm5d$ z a peculi> excell5cy 9 ,*ri/ians1 :o are1 9 ?is respect1 /yl$ m noble ?an o!rs1 :o are defective 9 ?is duty1 ,acts xvii4 #aa4 ,n[ x appe>s1 t x is ! duty ( e "o to read ! ^w ( ,god1 inasmu* z x is giv5 u ) ?is design4 ,if ,god is pleas$1 z x 71 to s5d u an epi/le f heav51 x is a v great in/ance ( contempt ca/ on x1 z well z on ! div9e condesc5sion express$ !re91 = u to neglect to read x4 ,does he imp>t 8 m9d to u h]e91 & is x n our indisp5sable duty1 to pay ! utmo/ reg>d !reto8 ,rev4 i4 #aa4 comp>$ ) *ap4 ii4 #bi4 ,moreov]1 our own advantage %\ld be a f>!r inducem5t to u1 to read ! ^w ( ,god2 s9ce 8 design 9 giv+ x1 01 t we might believe1 & t believ+1 we may atta9 life1 ?r\gh ! "n ( ,*ri/1 ,john xx4 #ca4 ,rom4 x4 #ag4 *ap4 xv4 #d4 ,x is sometimes comp>$ to a sword1 = our def5ce1 aga9/ our spiritual enemies1 ,eph4 vi4 #ag4 & is !re=e design$ = use2 o!rwise x is no advantage = u4 ,x is else:]e comp>$ to a lamp to our feet1 ,psal4 cxix4 #aje4 :i* is n design$ = an ornam5t1 b to guide u 9 ! "r way2 !re=e we mu/ att5d to its direction4 ,x is also comp>$ to food1 :]eby we are said to be n\ri%$ up 9 ! words ( fai? & good doctr9e1 & z new-born babes we are exhort$1 to desire ! s9c]e milk ( ! ^w1 t we may gr[ !reby1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #b4 b ?is end _c be atta9$1 unless x be read & appli$ by u to our own necessities4 ,?is leads u to take notice ( ! opposition t ! ,papi/s make h]eunto1 inasmu* z !y d5y ! common p ! lib]ty ( read+ ! scriptures 9 _! own language1 )\t leave giv5 !m f ! bi%op1 or "s o!r spiritual guides1 :o are au?oriz$ to all[ or d5y ?is privilege1 z !y ?9k fit2 b )\t ?is1 ! read+ ( x is /rictly prohibit$4 ,&1 z an in/ance ( _! opposition to x1 !y h sometimes burnt :ole impressions ( ! ,bible1 9 ! op5 m>ket-place2 z well z express$ _! contempt h]e(1 by burn+ p>ticul> copies ( scripture1 or dragg+ !m ?r\gh ! /reets1 ?r[+ !m 9 ! k5nels1 & /amp+ !m "u feet1 or te>+ !m 9 pieces1 z ?\gh x 0 ! vile/ book 9 ! _w2 & "s h be5 burn$ = read+ x4 ,&1 t x may be br\ght into ! utmo/ contempt1 !y h ca/ ! mo/ injuri\s reproa*es ^u x1 by call+ x a b5d+ rule1 a nose ( wax1 a dumb judge4 ,& "s h blasphem$ x1 by say+1 t x has no m au?ority ?an ,esop's fables2 & h comp>$ ! psalms ( ,david to pr(ane ballads4 ,&1 !y pret5d1 by all ?is1 to consult ! good ( ! p1 t !y may n be misl$ !reby4 ,t :i* !y g5]ally allege 9 v9dication ( ?is practice1 is1 t !y d n s mu* oppose ! read+ ! scripture1 z ! read+ ^? translations ( x1 :i* h be5 made by ,prote/ants2 & t x is our ,bible1 n t :i* !y all[ to be ! ^w ( ,god1 t !y treat ) su* injuri\s contempt4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$2 t ! objections !y br+ aga9/ scripture1 are n tak5 s mu* f su* passages !re(1 :i* !y pret5d to be falsely translat$2 b _! design is1 pla9ly1 to keep ! p 9 ignorance1 t !y may n1 z ! consequ5ce ( _! read+ x1 imbibe ^? doctr9es1 t w1 z !y pret5d1 turn !m aside f ! fai? ( ! *ur*2 & !re=e1 !y usually ma9ta91 t ! common p ought to be kept 9 ignorance1 z an exp$i5t to excite devotion2 & t1 by ?is means1 !y w be ! m humble1 & pay a great] def]5ce to ^? unwritt5 traditions t are propagat$ by !m1 & pret5d$ to be ( equal au?ority ) scripture1 :i* ! common p mu/ take up ) in/ead ( x4 ,&1 inde$1 ! consequ5ce h]e(1 is agreeable to _! desire2 = !y appe> to be grossly ignorant1 & ?9k !mselves b\nd to believe :atev] _! lead]s pret5d to be true1 )\t ex]cis+ a judgm5t ( discretion1 or endeav\r+ to "k ! m9d ( ,god relat+ !reunto4 ,t :i* !y g5]ally allege 9 oppos+ ! common p's read+ ! ,bible1 is1 t x conta9s "s ?+s 9 x t are h>d to be und]/ood2 z ! apo/le ,pet] expresses x1 9 #b ,pet4 iii4 #af4 :i* !y t are unle>n$ & un/able wre/1 z !y d also ! o!r scriptures1 unto _! de/ruction4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$2 t x mu/ be all[$ t "s ?+s conta9$ 9 scripture1 are h>d to be und]/ood2 inasmu* z ! gospel conta9s "s my/]ies :i* f9ite wisdom _c compreh5d2 & ! great doctr9es ( ! gospel1 are sometimes un9telligible by u1 by reason ( ! ignorance & ali5ation ( our m9ds f ! life ( ,god1 z well z f ! imp]fections ( ?is pres5t /ate1 9 :i* we "k b 9 "p4 ,not)/&+1 !y1 :o ) dilig5ce & humility1 desire1 & e>ne/ly seek aft] ! k ( ^? tru?s t are m imm$iately subs]vi5t to _! salvation1 %all f9d t _! lab\r is n lo/2 b 9 foll[+ on to "k ! ,"l1 %all "k z mu* ( him z is necess>y to _! glorify+ & enjoy+ him1 z ! prophet says1 ,!n %all ye "k if ye foll[ on to "k ! ,"l1 ,hos4 vi4 #c4 ,x is to be own$1 t !re are "s dep?s 9 scripture1 t _c be fa?om$ by a f9ite und]/&+2 :i* %\ld t5d to raise our admiration1 & put u ^u ador+ ! unse>*able wisdom ( ,god1 z well z an humble confession t we are b ( ye/]day1 & "k1 comp>atively1 no?+1 ,job viii4 #i4 ,yet !re are _m doctr9es t we may atta9 to a cle> k (1 & improve1 to ! glory ( ,god1 9 ! conduct ( our lives4 ,?us ! prophet speaks ( an high way1 t is call$ ! way ( hol9ess2 conc]n+ :i* x is said1 t way-f>+ m51 :o walk !re91 ?\gh fools1 t is1 su* z h ! meane/ capacity1 z to o!r ?+s1 %all n err !re91 ,isa4 xxxv4 #h4 t is1 !y :o humbly desire ! tea*+ ( ! ,_s1 :]eby !y may be made acqua9t$ ) ! m9d & w ( ,god1 %all n be l$ out ( ! way by any ?+ t he has reveal$ to 8 p 9 8 ^w4 ,x is v injuri\s to ! sacr$ oracles to inf]1 t because "s ?+s are h>d to be und]/ood1 !re=e all t read !m1 mu/ necess>ily wre/ !m to _! own de/ruction4 ,& besides1 ! apo/le does n say1 t all d s1 b only ^? :o are unle>n$ & un/able2 unle>n$1 t is1 altoge!r unacqua9t$ ) ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 z n mak+ !m ! matt] ( _! /udy & enquiry2 & un/able1 t is1 su* z give way to scepticism1 or !y ^: fai? is n built on ! "r f\ndation1 b are incl9$ to turn aside f ! tru?1 ) e w9d ( doctr9e4 ,?is ,god's p may hope to be kept f1 :ile !y /udy ! holy scriptures1 & e>ne/ly desire to be made wise !reby unto salvation4 ,z to :at ! ,papi/s f>!r allege aga9/ ! common p's be+ p]mitt$ to read ! scriptures1 because1 z !y pret5d1 ?is w make !m pr\d1 & induce !m to enquire into ^? ?+s t d n belong to !m1 :]eby !y w soon ?9k !mselves wis] ?an _! tea*]s2 & t x has be5 ! occasion ( all ! h]esies t are 9 ! _w4 ,to ?is x may be answ]$1 t :atev] ill consequ5ces att5d a p]son's read+ ( scripture1 ^! are n to be ascrib$ to ! use1 b ! abuse ( x4 ,w any "o say1 t we ought to ab/a9 f eat+ & dr9k+1 because "s are guilty ( excess !re91 by gluttony & drunk5ness8 ,no m ought we to ab/a9 f read+ ! scriptures1 because "s make a wrong use ( !m4 ,b1 inasmu* z x is suppos$ t h]eby "s1 ?r\gh pride1 w ?9k !mselves wis] ?an _! tea*]s2 ?is1 we w all[1 !y may d1 )\t pass+ a wrong judgm5t on !mselves2 & x is injuri\s treatm5t ( mank9d1 to keep ! _w 9 ignorance1 t !y may n detect ! fallacies1 or expose ! errors ( ^? :o pret5d to be _! guides 9 matt]s ( fai?4 ,z to :at is f>!r alleg$1 t ! read+ ( scripture has be5 ! occasion ( _m h]esies 9 ! _w1 ,i am r incl9$ to ?9k1 t ?is ought to be *>g$ on ! neglect !re(1 or1 at lea/1 on _! n /udy+ !m ) dilig5ce1 & an humble dep5d5ce on ,god = 8 bless+ to att5d x4 ,x may be obs]v$1 t :atev] reasons are assign$ = _! d5y+ ! p ! lib]ty ( read+ ! scriptures1 ^! seem to c>ry 9 !m a pret5ce ( great k9dness to !m1 t !y may n1 h]eby1 be l$ out ( ! way1 & d !mselves hurt by ?is means2 z x is a dang]\s ?+ to put a knife1 or a sword1 into a *ild's1 or madman's h&2 by :i* !y suppose ! common p to be ignorant1 & w\ld keep !m s4 ,b1 :atev] reasons !y assign1 ! true reason :y !y s mu* oppose ! read+ ( scripture is ?is1 because x detects & exposes ! absurdity ( _m doctr9es t are imbib$ by !m1 :i* w n be> to be tri$ by x4 ,if !y c b p]suade _! vot>ies1 t :atev] is h&$ d[n by tradition1 z a rule ( fai?1 is to be receiv$1 )\t ! lea/ hesitation1 ?\gh contr>y to ! m9d ( ,god 9 scripture1 !y are n l to meet ) any opposition f !m1 let !m advance doctr9es nev] s absurd1 or contr>y to reason4 ,if x be enquir$1 :e!r !y univ]sally prohibit ! read+ ( scripture8 ,x mu/ be all[$1 t ! ,vulg> ,lat9 v]sion !re( may be read by any "o t und]/&s x1 )\t fall+ "u _! c5sure4 ,b ?is !y are s5sible (1 t ! greate/ "p ( ! common p _c und]/& x2 & if !y d1 x is s corrupt a translation1 t x seems pla9ly calculat$ to give c\nt5ance to ! errors t !y advance#cb4 ,s t x appe>s f _! :ole managem5t h]e91 t _! design is to deprive mank9d ( ! greate/ bless+s :i* ,god has grant$ to !m2 & to disc\rage p]sons f ! p]=mance ( a duty1 :i* is s absolutely necess>y to promote ! int]e/ ( ,god & religion 9 ! _w4 ,!re=e we mu/ conclude1 t x is an invaluable privilege t we are n only p]mitt$1 b comm&$ to read ! scriptures1 z translat$ into t language t is g5]ally und]/ood by u4 ,& ?is leads u to consid] ! inf]5ce t is d$uc$ f h5ce1 conta9$ 9 ! latt] "p ( ! answ] :i* we are expla9+1 viz4 t ! scriptures are to be translat$ out ( ! orig9al into vulg> languages4 ,?is is evid5t1 inasmu* z read+ signifies no?+1 :]e ! words are n und]/ood2 & e private ,*ri/ian is n oblig$ to addict himself to ! /udy ( ! languages 9 :i* ! scriptures 7 writt52 & x is1 inde$1 a "w ( s mu* pa9s & difficulty1 t few h opportunity1 or incl9ation1 to apply !mselves1 to any consid]able purpose1 to ! /udy !re(4 ,!re=e1 ! words ( scripture mu/ be r5d]$ intelligible to all1 & consequ5tly1 translat$ into a language !y und]/&4 ,?is may be argu$ f ! c>e ( provid5ce1 t ! scriptures %\ld be deliv]$1 at fir/1 to ! ,jews1 9 _! own language2 z ! greate/ "p ( ! ,old ,te/am5t 0 writt5 9 ,hebrew1 & ^? few sections or *apt]s 9 ,ezra & ,daniel1 t 7 writt5 9 ! ,*aldee language1 7 n ins]t$ till !y und]/ood t language#cc4 ,&1 :5 ! _w g5]ally und]/ood ! ,greek tongue1 s t !re 0 no necessity = ! common p to le>n x 9 s*ools1 & ! ,hebrew 0 n und]/ood by ^? nations1 = :om ! gospel 0 design$2 x pleas$ ,god to deliv] ! ,new ,te/am5t 9 ! ,greek language4 ,s t x is beyond dispute t he int5d$1 t ! scriptures %\ld n only be read1 b und]/ood by ! common p4 ,& :5 ! gospel 0 s5t to v>i\s nations ( diff]5t languages1 ! ,_s ( ,god1 by an extraord9>y & miracul\s disp5sation1 furni%$ ! apo/les to speak to e "o 9 _! own language1 by be/[+ on !m ! gift ( tongues2 :i* w\ld h be5 ne$less1 if x 7 n necess>y = p]sons to read or he> ! holy scriptures ) und]/&+4 ,,ii4 ,we are n[ to consid]1 h[ ! ^w ( ,god is to be read1 t we may und]/&1 & improve :at is conta9$ !re9 to our spiritual advantage2 & 9 ord] !reunto1 !re are sev]al directions giv5 9 ! latt] ( ! answ]s we are expla9+4 #a4 ,we mu/ read ! scriptures ) an high & rev]5t e/eem ( !m1 aris+ f a firm p]suasion1 t !y are ! ^w ( ,god4 ,t !y are s1 has be5 prov$ by sev]al argum5ts#cd2 !re=e we w suppose !m t read !m1 to be p]suad$ ( ! tru? !re(2 & ?is w beget an high & rev]5t e/eem ( !m4 ,! p]fections ( ,god1 & p>ticul>ly 8 wisdom1 sov]eignty1 & goodness1 %9e =? ) equal glory 9 8 ^w1 z !y d 9 any ( 8 works2 & !re=e x has a pref]5ce to all human composures2 9 t :atev] is reveal$ !re91 is to be admir$ & dep5d$ on = its un]r+ wisdom & infallible v]ity2 s t x is impossible = !m1 :o und]/& & improve x1 to be turn$ aside !reby1 f ! way ( tru?4 ,we are also to consid] ! use t ,god makes ( x1 to propagate 8 k+dom & int]e/ 9 ! _w4 ,x is by ?is means t he conv9ces m5 ( s91 & discov]s to !m ! way ( obta9+ =giv5ess ( x1 & victory ov] x1 & ?or\ghly furni%es !m unto e good "w1 #b ,tim4 iii4 #af4 ,= ?is reason ! wise/ & be/ ( m5 h express$ ! highe/ e/eem & value = x4 ,! ,psalmi/ m5tions ! love he _h to x1 z a p]son t 0 9 a rapture2 ,o h[ love ,i ?y law6 x is my m$itation all ! day1 ,psal4 cxix4 #ig4 ,& else:]e he speaks ( x z m to be desir$ ?an gold1 yea1 ?an mu* f9e gold2 sweet] also ?an honey & ! honey comb1 ,psal4 xix4 #af4 :i* argues ! high v5]ation he _h = x4 ,?is we all ought to h2 o!rwise we may sometimes be tempt$ to read x ) prejudice1 & !reby1 ?r\gh ! corruption ( our nature1 be prone to cavil at x1 z we sometimes d at ^? writ+s t are m]ely human1 :i* sav\r ( ! weakness & imp]fection ( _! au?ors1 & consequ5tly1 x w be impossible = u to receive any sav+ advantage !reby4 #b4 ,we mu/1 9 read+ ! ^w ( ,god1 be s5sible t he alone c enable u to und]/& x4 ,to read ! scriptures & n und]/& !m1 w be ( no advantage to u2 !re=e x is suppos$1 t we are endeav\r+ to h our m9ds rightly in=m$ & furni%$ ) ! k ( div9e tru?s3 ,b by reason ( ! corruption1 ignorance1 & depravity ( our natures1 ?is _c be atta9$ )\t a peculi> bless+ f ,god att5d+ our endeav\rs2 !re=e we ought to glorify him1 by dep5d5ce on him1 = ?is privilege1 7z be+ s5sible t all spiritual wisdom is f him17 if we w\ld see a beauty & glory 9 ^? ?+s t are reveal$ !re91 & be ?or\ghly e/abli%$ 9 ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 s z n to be 9 dang] ( be+ turn$ aside f !m2 or1 especially1 if we w\ld improve !m to our be+ made wise unto salvation1 we mu/ consid] ?is z ! gift ( ,god4 ,x is he alone :o c enable u to und]/& 8 ^w aright2 ?is is evid5t1 inasmu* z x is necess>y t !re be an int]nal illum9ation1 z well z an ext]nal revelation1 :i* is ! subject-matt] ( our /udies & enquiries4 ,?us our ,savi\r n only repeat$ ! words ( ^? scriptures t conc]n$ himself1 to ! two disciples go+ to ,emmaus2 b he op5$ _! und]/&+s1 t !y might und]/& !m1 ,luke xxiv4 #de4 ,)\t ?is1 a p]son may h ! brighte/ p>ts1 & mo/ p5etrat+ judgm5t 9 o!r respects1 & yet be unacqua9t$ ) ! m9d ( ,god 9 8 ^w1 & incl9$ to embrace ^? doctr9es t are contr>y to x2 & especially if ,god is n pleas$ to succe$ our endeav\rs1 we %all rema9 de/itute ( ! exp]im5tal k ( div9e tru?s1 :i* is absolutely necess>y to salvation4 #c4 ,we mu/ read ! ^w ( ,god ) a desire to "k1 believe1 & obey 8 w1 conta9$ !re94 ,if we d n desire to "k1 or und]/& ! mean+ ( scripture1 x w rema9 no bett] ?an a seal$ book to u2 &1 in/ead ( receiv+ !reby1 we %all be ready to ent]ta9 prejudices aga9/ x1 till we lay x aside1 ) ! utmo/ dislike2 &1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 we %all be utt]ly e/rang$ f ! life ( ,god1 ?r\gh ! ignorance & vanity ( our m9ds4 ,we mu/ also read ! ^w ( ,god ) a desire to h our fai? e/abli%$ !reby1 t our feet may be set ^u a rock1 & we may be deliv]$ f all mann] ( d\bts & hesitations1 ) respect to ^? important tru?s :i* are reveal$ !re92 & we ought to desire1 n only to believe1 b yield a con/ant & *e]ful ob$i5ce to e ?+ t ,god requires ( u !re94 #d4 ,our read+ ! ^w ( ,god ought to be accompani$ ) m$itation1 & ! ex]cise ( self-d5ial4 ,our ?\ghts %\ld be :olly tak5 up ) ! subject-matt] !re(1 & t ) ! greate/ int5s5ess1 z ^? :o are /udi\sly1 & ) ! greate/ e>ne/ness1 press+ aft] ! k ( ^? doctr9es t are ( ! highe/ importance1 t our pr(it+ h]e9 may appe> to ourselves & o!rs1 #a ,tim4 iv4 #ae4 ,z to ! ex]cise ( self-d5ial1 all ^? p]v]se reason+s :i* our c>nal m9ds are prone to sugge/ aga9/ ! subject-matt] ( div9e revelation1 are to be laid aside4 ,if we are resolv$ to believe no?+ b :at we c compreh5d1 we ought to consid] t ! gospel conta9s unse>*able my/]ies1 t surpass f9ite wisdom2 !re=e we mu/ be cont5t to ackn[l$ge1 t we "k b 9 "p4 ,!re is a def]5ce to be paid to ! wisdom ( ,god1 t em95tly appe>s 9 e ?+ :i* he has discov]$ to u 9 8 ^w2 s t we mu/ adore ! div9e p]fections t are display$ !re91 :il/ we reta9 an humble s5se ( ! imp]fection ( our own k4 ,our reason is n to be consid]$ z useless2 b we mu/ desire t x may be sanctifi$1 & incl9$ to receive :atev] ,god is pleas$ to imp>t4 ,we are also to ex]cise ! grace ( self-d5ial1 ) respect to ! ob/9acy ( our wills2 :]eby !y are naturally dis9cl9$ to acquiesce 91 approve (1 & yield ob$i5ce to ! law ( ,god1 s t we may be entirely satisfi$1 t e ?+ t he comm&s 9 8 ^w1 is holy1 j1 & good4 #e4 ,! ^w ( ,god is to be read ) f]v5t pray]2 z ! apo/le says1 ,if any man lack wisdom1 let him ask ( ,god1 t give? to all m5 lib]ally1 & upbraide? n1 & x %all be giv5 him1 ,james i4 #e4 ,! advantage we expect h]eby1 is z 0 be=e obs]v$1 8 gift2 & !re=e we are humbly to supplicate him = x4 ,!re are _m ?+s 9 8 ^w t are h>d to be und]/ood2 !re=e we ought to say1 :5ev] we take ! scriptures into1 our h&s1 z ! ,psalmi/ does1 ,op5 ?\ m9e eyes t ,i may behold wondr\s ?+s out ( ?y law1 ,psal4 cxix4 #ah4 ,we may1 9 ?is case1 humbly ackn[l$ge ! weakness ( our capacities & ! bl9dness ( our m9ds1 :i* r5d]s x necess>y = u to desire to be in/ruct$ by him1 9 ! way ( tru?4 ,we may also plead1 t 8 design 9 giv+ u ?is ^w1 01 t x may be a lamp to our feet1 & a light to our pa?s2 !re=e we dread ! ?\ghts ( walk+ 9 d>kness1 :5 !re is su* a cle> discov]y ( ^? ?+s :i* are s glori\s & necess>y to be kn[n4 ,we may also plead1 t our ,"l ,jesus is reveal$ to 8 p z ! prophet ( 8 *ur*2 & t :atev] (fice he is inve/$ )1 he delights to execute x1 z 8 glory is conc]n$ !re92 !re=e we tru/1 & hope t he w lead u1 by 8 ,_s into 8 tru?4 ,we may also plead ! impossibility ( our atta9+ ! kn[lege ( div9e ?+s1 )\t 8 assi/ance2 & h[ mu* x w\ld r$\nd to 8 glory1 z well z our own com=t & advantage1 if he w be pleas$ to lead u into ! sav+ kn[lege ( ! tru?1 z x is 9 him3 ,?is we _c b importunately desire1 z be+ s5sible ( ! sad consequ5ces ( our be+ de/itute ( x2 inasmu* z we %\ld rema9 9 d>kness1 ?\gh fav\r$ ) ! light ( ! gospel4 #f4 ,! ^w ( ,god is to be read ) dilig5ce & att5tion to ! matt] & scope !re(4 ,we h hi!rto be5 direct$ 9 ?is answ]1 to apply ourselves to ! read+ ( scripture1 ) t frame ( _s :i* become? ,*ri/ians1 :o desire to "k ! m9d & w ( ,god !re91 viz4 t we ought to h our m9ds dis5gag$ f ^? prejudices :i* w\ld h9d] our receiv+ any advantage f x1 & to ex]cise ^? graces t ! nature & importance ( ! duty requires2 t we ought to dep5d ^u ,god1 & address ourselves to him by fai? & pray] = ! kn[lege ( ^? div9e tru?s conta9$ !re94 ,b1 9 ?is la/ head1 we are l$ to speak ( "s o!r me?ods conducive to our und]/&+ ! scriptures2 :i* are ! effects ( dilig5ce & att5dance to ! s5se ( ! words !re(1 & ! scope & design ( !m4 ,?is be+ an useful head1 ,i %all take occasion to enl>ge on x m ?an ,i h done on ! =m]1 & to add "s o!r ?+s1 :i* may s]ve z a f>!r means to direct u1 h[ we may read ! scriptures ) und]/&+4 ,i might "h obs]ve1 t !y :o are well acqua9t$ ) ! languages 9 :i* !y 7 writt51 & are able to make j rem>ks on ! words1 phrases1 & p>ticles us$ !re91 "s ( :i* _c be express$ 9 ano!r language )\t los+ mu* ( _! native beauty & significancy1 ^! h c]ta9ly ! advantage ( all o!rs3 ,b s9ce ?is _c be done by ! greate/ "p ( mank9d1 :o are /rang]s to ! ,greek & ,hebrew languages2 !y mu/ h rec\rse to "s o!r helps = ! atta9+ ?is valuable end4 ,& 9 ord] !reunto1 7#a47 ,x w be ( great use = !m to consult ^? expositions1 :i* we h ( ! :ole1 or "s p>ticul> p>ts ( scripture2 ( :i* "s are m l>ge1 o!rs concise2 "s critical1 o!rs practical4 ,i %all =be> mak+ any rem>ks t5d+ to depreciate ! p]=mance ( "s1 or extol ! judgm5t ( o!rs2 only ?is mu/ be obs]v$1 t _m h pass$ ov] "s difficulties ( scripture1 :i* omission has giv5 a degree ( disgu/ to ! m inquisitive "p ( ,*ri/ians3 ,b ?is may be attribut$ 9 "s in/ances1 to a comm5dable mode/y1 :i* we f9d n only 9 ^? t h writt5 9 our own1 b 9 o!r languages2 :]eby !y tacitly confess1 ei!r t !y c\ld n solve ! difficulty2 or1 t x 0 bett] to leave x undet]m9$1 ?an to attempt a solution1 :i*1 at be/1 w\ld am\nt to little m ?an a probable conjecture4 ,x may also be obs]v$1 t o!rs1 :o h comm5t$ on scripture1 seem to be prepossess$ ) a p>ticul> s*eme ( doctr9e1 :i*1 if duly consid]$1 is n v def5sible2 & !y are oblig$1 sometimes1 to /ra9 ! s5se !re(1 t x may appe> to speak agreeably to _! own s5tim5ts2 h[ev]1 _! expositions1 9 o!r respects1 may be us$ ) great advantage4 ,to ?is we may add1 t ! ^w prea*$1 be+ design$ to lead u into ! k ( scripture-doctr9es1 we ought to att5d ^u1 & improve x1 z a means conducive !reto1 & to bless ,god = ! great helps & advantages we h to atta9 x2 b m ( ?is w be consid]$ "u "s foll[+ answ]s relat+ to ! prea*+ & he>+ ! ^w3#ce !re=e we proce$ to consid]1 7#b47 ,t we ought to make ! be/ use we c ( ^? translations ( scripture1 t we h 9 our own language2 :i*1 if we comp>e toge!r1 we %all f9d1 n only t ! /yle 9 :i* "o is writt51 diff]s f t ( ano!r1 agreeably to ! respective times 9 :i* !y 7 writt52 b !y diff] v mu* 9 ! s5se !y give ( _m places ( scripture2 :i* may easily be acc\nt$ = f ! v>i\s acceptations ( ! same ,hebrew or ,greek ^w1 z may be obs]v$ 9 all o!r languages2 & !re are o!r difficulties relat+ to ! propriety ( translat+ "s p>ticul> phrases1 or ! v>i\s s5ses 9 :i* sev]al p>ticles made use (1 are to be und]/ood4 ,h[ev]1 by comp>+ ^! translations toge!r1 !y :o are unacqua9t$ ) ! orig9al1 w be sometimes l$ into a s5se m agreeable to ! context & ! analogy ( fai?1 by "o ( !m1 ?an by ano!r4 ,b we w suppose ! ,engli% read] to conf9e himself to ! translation t is g5]ally us$ by u2 :i*1 z x _c be suppos$ to be ( equal au?ority ) ! orig9al1 nor yet s p]fect1 z t x is impossible to be correct$1 z to e ^w or phrase conta9$ !re92 yet ,i w\ld be f> f tak+ occasion f h5ce to depreciate x1 or say any ?+ t may /agg] ! fai? ( any1 z ?\gh we 7 9 dang] ( be+ l$ aside !reby1 f ! way ( tru?1 z "s h pret5d$1 :o plead = ! necessity ( a new translation ( ! ,bible2 :]eas x is mu* to be fe>$1 t if any su* ?+ %\ld be attempt$1 x w\ld deviate m f ! s5se ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 ?an t :i* we n[ h1 & h reason to bless ,god =1 :i*1 ,i _c b ?9k1 comes z ne> ! orig9al z mo/ t are extant4 ,we %all !re=e consid] h[ ?is may be us$ to ! be/ advantage1 = our und]/&+ ! m9d ( ,god !re94 ,& "h we %all obs]ve1 #a4 ,t !re is ano!r translation ( words ref]r$ to 9 ! m>g9 ( our ,bibles2 :i* w sometimes give v great light to ! s5se ( ! text1 & appe> m emphatical1 & r to be acquiesc$ 94 ,i %all give a %ort specim5 ( "s texts ( scripture1 t may be illu/rat$ ?is way2 9 :i* ! m>g9al read+ diff]s f ! words x ref]s to3 ,?us x is said1 9 ,job iv4 #ah4 ,he put no tru/ 9 8 s]vants1 & 8 angels he *>g$ folly3 ,9 ! m>g91 x is obs]v$1 t ! words may be read1 ,he put no tru/ 9 8 s]vants1 nor 9 8 angels 9 :om he put light2 :i* d5otes ! excell5cy ( _! nature1 & ! wisdom ) :i* !y are end[$3 ,nev]!less1 ,god put no tru/ 9 !m1 n hav+ ?\ght fit to make use ( !m 9 creat+ ! _w1 nor committ+ ! gov]nm5t !re( to !m4 ,aga91 9 ,isaiah liii4 #c4 x is said1 ,we hid1 z x 71 our faces f him1 speak+ ( our ,savi\r2 b 9 ! m>g91 x is1 ,he hid1 z x 71 8 face f u2 :i* implies1 t1 z he bore our grief1 s he 0 *>g$ ) our guilt2 & accord+ly is repres5t$1 z hav+ 8 face cov]$1 z an emblem h]e(2 or else x d5otes 8 conceal+ or veil+ 8 glory1 z he1 :o 0 really 9 ! =m ( ,god1 appe>$ 9 ! =m ( a s]vant4 ,aga91 9 ,j]4 xlii4 #bj4 ! prophet reprov+ ! p1 says1 ,ye dissembl$ 9 y\r he>ts1 :5 ye s5t me unto ! ,"l y\r ,god1 say+1 ,pray = u2 b1 9 ! m>g91 x is1 ,y h us$ deceit aga9/ y\r s\ls2 :i* conta9s a f>!r illu/ration ( ! s5se ( ! words2 z x n only d5otes _! hypocrisy1 b ! consequ5ce !re(1 to wit1 _! de/ruction2 :i* agrees v well ) ! ?reatn+ d5\nc$ 9 v]se #bb4 t !y %\ld die by ! sword1 ! fam9e1 & by ! pe/il5ce4 ,& ! same prophet 9 *ap4 x4 #ad4 speak+ ( idolat]s1 says1 ,e man is bruti% 9 8 kn[lege2 b 9 ! m>g9 x is1 ,e man is m bruti% ?an to "k2 9 :i* _! /upidity is r assign$ to _! ignorance ?an _! kn[lege4 ,aga91 9 ,ze*>iah xii4 #e4 x is said 9 ! text1 ,! gov]nors ( ,judah %all say 9 _! he>ts1 ,! inhabitants ( ,j]usalem %all be my /r5g? 9 ! ,"l ( ho/s _! ,god2 b 9 ! m>g9 x is1 ,! gov]nors ( ,judah %all say1 ,!re is /r5g? to me1 & to ! inhabitants ( ,j]usalem1 9 ! ,"l ( ho/s2 & ?is read+ seems m agreeable to :at foll[s2 :i* conta9s sev]al promises ( deliv]ance & salvation1 :i* ,god w\ld "w = ! inhabitants ( ,j]usalem2 ,s t we are n to suppose !m say+1 ,j]usalem %all be our /r5g?2 b1 ! ,"l ( ho/s1 :o is a safe-gu>d to x1 z well z to ! gov]nors ( ,judah4 ,aga91 9 ,acts xvii4 #bc4 x is said 9 ! text1 ,z ,i pass$ by1 & beheld y\r devotions2 b1 9 ! m>g9 x is1 ,! gods :om y wor%ip1 or1 ! ?+s ye pay div9e hon\r to2 :i* is v agreeable to ! context1 & ! design ( ! apo/le !re94 ,aga91 9 *ap4 xxii4 #bi4 x is said 9 ! text1 t !y dep>t$ f him1 :i* %\ld h exam9$ him1 mean+ ,paul1 9 ! m>g9 x is1 tortur$ him2 :i* is agreeable to ! ,roman cu/om ( sc\rg+1 & !reby torm5t+ "o t 0 "u exam9ation = suppos$ crimes4 ,aga91 9 ,gal4 i4 #ad4 ! apo/le says1 ,i pr(it$ 9 ! ,jews religion1 above _m my equals2 9 ! m>g9 x is1 ,my equals 9 ye>s2 :i* seems mu* m agreeable to ! apo/le's design4 ,aga91 9 ,heb4 ii4 #g4 x is said 9 ! text1 ,?\ made/ him1 viz4 our ,savi\r1 a little l[] ?an ! angels2 9 ! m>g9 x is1 ,a little :ile inf]ior to !m2 z ref]r+ to 8 /ate ( humiliation2 :i* cont9u$ comp>atively1 b a little :ile4 #b4 ,9 ord] to our mak+ a "r use ( our ,engli% translation1 t we may und]/& ! m9d ( ,god conta9$ !re91 let x be f>!r obs]v$1 t by reason ( ! concis5ess ( ! ,hebrew & ,greek texts1 !re are sev]al words left out1 :i* mu/ be suppli$1 to complete ! s5se !re(2 :i* are ins]t$ 9 an ,italic "*4 ,& x w n be difficult = u to det]m9e :e!r ! ins]tion be j or no2 :5 we consid] t ! translators (t5 take _! direction h]e9 f "s words1 ei!r express$ or und]/ood 9 ! context2 z 9 ,heb4 viii4 #g4 x is said1 ,if ! fir/ cov5ant _h be5 faultless1 c4 :]e ! ^w cov5ant is ins]t$2 z x is also 9 v]se #ac4 because x is expressly m5tion$1 9 v]ses #h1 #i1 #aj4 ,aga91 9 *ap4 x4 #f4 x is said1 9 sacrifices = s9 ?\ had/ no pleasure4 ,! ^w sacrifices is suppli$ f ! =ego+ v]se2 &1 = ! same reason1 (f]+s might z well h be5 suppli$1 z 9 v]4 #h4 ,&1 9 v]4 #be4 we are comm&$ to exhort "o ano!r2 :]e "o ano!r is suppli$ f ! =ego+ v]se4 ,aga91 9 #a ,pet4 iv4 #af4 x is said1 ,if any man suff] z a ,*ri/ian1 let him n be a%am$2 :]e ! words1 any man suff]1 are ins]t$ z agreeable to :at is m5tion$1 v]4 #ae4 ,&1 9 ,eph4 ii4 #a4 ,y ha? he quick5$ :o 7 dead 9 trespasses & s9s2 ! words1 ha? he quick5$1 are suppli$ f v]4 #e4 & our translators might z well h add$1 y ha? he quick5$ toge!r ) him1 viz4 ,*ri/4 ,^! ?+s ,i only m5tion z a specim5 ( ! ins]tions1 to complete ! s5se 9 our translation2 & we %all f9d1 t ! words suppli$ 9 o!r scriptures1 are = ! mo/ "p1 suffici5tly j2 b if !y be n s1 !y are subject to correction1 )\t ! lea/ imputation ( alt]+ ! words ( scripture1 :ile we are endeav\r+ to give ! true s5se !re(2 & we may be all[$1 )\t p]v]t+ ( ! sacr$ writ+s1 sometimes1 to supply o!r words in/ead ( !m1 :i* may seem m agreeable to ! m9d ( ! ,holy ,gho/ !re94 ,?us1 9 ,eph4 vi4 #ab4 x is said1 ,we wre/le aga9/ spiritual wick$ness 9 high places4 ,! ^w places1 is suppli$ by our translators2 &1 9 ! m>g91 x is obs]v$1 t x might z well be r5d]$ heav5ly places4 ,n[ because !re is no spiritual wick$ness 9 heav5ly places1 !re=e !y *oose1 )\t reg>d to ! prop] s5se ( ! ,greek ^w1 to r5d] x high places4 ,:]eas1 9 *ap4 iii4 #aj4 :]e !re is no appe>ance ( su* an objection1 !y r5d] ! same ^w1 heav5ly places2 ?\gh1 ,i ?9k1 ! words 9 bo? ^? scriptures1 might bett] be r5d]$ 9 :at conc]ns heav5ly ?+s4 ,aga91 9 #b ,cor4 vi4 #a4 x is said1 ,we1 z work]s toge!r ) him1 besee* y1 c4 :]e1 ) him1 is suppli$ to complete ! s5se2 b1 ,i ?9k1 x might bett] h be5 left out1 & !n ! s5se w\ld h be51 m9i/]s1 are work]s toge!r ) "o ano!r1 & n toge!r ) ,god2 !y are hon\r$ to be employ$ by ,god1 z moral in/rum5ts1 :i* he makes use (2 b !y h no o!r casuality 9 br++ ab\t ! "w ( grace4 ,! pr9cipal reason :y ! words ) him1 are suppli$1 is because x seems agreeable to ! apo/le's mode ( speak+1 9 #a ,cor4 iii4 #i4 ,we are work]s toge!r ) ,god2 b1 ,i ?9k1 ^? words might bett] be r5d]$1 lab\r]s toge!r ( ,god#cf2 or we are jo9tly engag$ 9 8 "w2 !re=e !re is no reason f h5ce to supply ! words ) him1 9 ! text b n[ ref]r$ to4 7#c47 ,if we w\ld und]/& ! s5se ( a p>ticul> text ( scripture1 we mu/ consid] its connexion ) ! context4 ,accord+ly we mu/ obs]ve1 #a/1 ,! scope1 design1 or argum5t insi/$ on1 9 ! p>agraph1 9 :i* x is conta9$4 ,?us 9 ,rom4 viii4 ! apo/le's design 9 g5]al1 is to prove t !re is no condemnation to !m :i* are 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 & to %ew :o !y are1 t may conclude !mselves to be int]e/$ 9 ?is privilege2 toge!r ) ! _m bless+s t are connect$ )1 or fl[ f x1 :i* ! subject matt] ( t *apt] pr9cipally relates to4 ,&1 9 ,heb4 i4 ! apo/le's pr9cipal design is1 to prove ! excell5cy & glory ( ,*ri/1 z ,m$iator1 above ! angels1 z he intimates v]4 #d4 :i* argum5t is pr9cipally insi/$ on1 & illu/rat$1 9 ! foll[+ "p ( ! *apt]4 ,&1 9 *ap4 xi4 8 design is1 to give an acc\nt ( ! great ?+s ! ,old ,te/am5t *ur* 7 enabl$ to d1 & suff]1 by fai?1 ( :i*1 !re is an induction ( p>ticul>s 9 sev]al p>ts ( x4 ,&1 9 ,rom4 v4 ! apo/le insi/s on ! doctr9e ( orig9al s91 & %ews h[ s9 & dea? fir/ ent]$ into ! _w1 & by :at means we may expect to be deliv]$ f x2 & s takes occasion to comp>e ,adam & ,*ri/ toge!r1 z two di/9ct heads & repres5tatives ( ^? :o 7 includ$ 9 ! respective cov5ants :i* mank9d 7 "u2 by ! =m] ( :i*1 s9 reign$ unto dea?1 &1 by ! latt]1 grace & righte\sness1 unto et]nal life4 ,aga91 9 *ap4 vii4 especially f v]4 #e4 ! g5]al argum5t insi/$ on1 is1 ! conflict & opposition !re is betwe5 s9 & grace1 & ! mann] 9 :i* corrupt nature discov]s itself 9 ! s\ls ( ! reg5]ate1 toge!r ) ! di/urbance & uneas9ess t x con/antly gives !m4 ,&1 9 ,psal4 lxxxviii4 we h an acc\nt ( ! di/ress t a s\l is 91 :5 "u div9e des]tion1 & br\ght to ! v br9k ( despair4 ,&1 9 ,psal4 lxxii4 "u ! type ( ! glory ( ,solomon's k+dom1 & ! advantages 8 subjects %\ld receive !reby1 ! glory & excell5cy ( ,*ri/'s k+dom is illu/rat$1 toge!r ) ! gospel-/ate1 & bless+s !re(4 ,&1 9 ,psal4 li4 ,david repres5ts a true p5it5t z address+ himself to ,god = =giv5ess2 ?\gh p>ticul>ly appli$ to 8 own case1 aft] he _h s9n$ 9 ! matt] ( ,uriah4 ,aga91 ! g5]al argum5t 9 ,isa4 liii4 is to set =? ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/1 :]eby he made satisfaction = s91 toge!r ) ! glory r$\nd+ to himself1 & ! advantages t believ]s d]ive f x4 #b;dly1 ,we mu/ consid] ! me?od made use ( 9 manag+ ! argum5t2 :e!r by a close way ( reason+ & consequ5ces d$uc$ f premises1 or1 by an explication ( :at 0 design$ to in=m ! judgm5t1 & laid d[n be=e 9 a g5]al proposition4 ,or1 :e!r ! pr9cipal design ( ! p>agraph be1 to regulate ! conduct ( our lives1 awak5 our consci5ces out ( a /upid frame1 or excite 9 u becom+ affections1 agreeable to ! subject-matt] !re(4 ,&1 we are to obs]ve h[ e "p ( x is adapt$ to answ] ^! ends4 #c;dly1 ,we are to consid] :o is ! p]son speak+1 or spok5 to2 :e!r !y are ! words ( ,god1 ! *ur*1 or ! inspir$ writ]2 &1 :e!r !y are direct$ to p>ticul> p]sons1 or to all m5 9 g5]al8 ,"h we may (t5 obs]ve1 t 9 ! same p>agraph !re is an apo/rophe1 or turn+ ! disc\rse f "o p]son to ano!r4 ,no?+ is m common ?an ?is 9 ! poetical writ+s ( scripture4 ,?us1 9 ! ,psalms ( ,david1 sometimes ,god is repres5t$ z speak+ to man1 & !n man z speak+ to1 or conc]n+ ,god1 z we may obs]ve1 9 ,psal4 cxxxvii4 #a-d4 !re is a relation ( ! *ur*'s tr\bles 9 ,babylon2 &1 9 v]ses #e & #f4 ! ,psalmi/ addresses 8 disc\rse to ! *ur*2 ,if ,i =get !e1 ,o ,j]usalem1 let my "r h& =get h] cunn+4 ,&1 9 v]4 #g4 he speaks to ,god1 pray+ t he w\ld rememb] ! *ildr5 ( ,edom1 9 ! day ( ,j]usalem2 :o said1 ,raze x1 raze x1 ev5 to ! f\ndation !re(4 ,&1 9 v]4 #h1 #i4 he turns 8 disc\rse to ,babylon1 z a nation de/9$ to de/ruction4 ,aga91 9 ,psal4 ii4 he speaks conc]n+ ! rage ( ! ,hea!n1 aga9/ ,*ri/ & 8 *ur*1 & t disappo9tm5t & ru9 t !y %\ld meet ) = x4 ,&1 9 v]4 #f4 he repres5ts ,god ! ,fa!r z speak+ conc]n+ ,*ri/2 yet h ,i set my ,k+ ^u my holy hill ( ,zion4 ,&1 9 v]4 #g1 #h4 ,*ri/ is br\ght 9 z speak+ or mak+ m5tion ( ! decree ( ,god relat+ to 8 "* & (fice1 z ,m$iator1 & ! success ( 8 k+dom1 z ext5d$ to ! utt]mo/ p>ts ( ! e>?1 pursuant to 8 int]cession1 :i* 0 f\nd$ on 8 satisfaction4 ,&1 9 v]4 #aj-ab1 ! ,psalmi/ turns 8 disc\rse to ^? p]secut+ p[]s1 or ! k+s ( ! e>?1 :om he _h spok5 ( 9 ! =m] "p ( ! ,psalm1 & in/ructs !m :at me?ods !y %\ld take to escape ,god's righte\s v5geance4 ,su*-l *ange ( p]sons speak+1 or spok5 to1 may be obs]v$ 9 _m ( ! ,psalms1 ,psal4 xvi4 #a1 c4 & cxxxiv4 ,& ?r\gh\t ! :ole book ( ,canticles1 !re is an int]-*angeable disc\rse betwe5 ,*ri/ & 8 *ur*1 :i* is sometimes call$ 8 sp\se1 at o!r times 8 si/]2 sometimes he speaks to ! *ur*1 & at o!r times ( x4 ,&1 9 o!r places1 ! *ur* is repres5t$ z speak+ to him1 or to ! daught]s ( ,j]usalem1 namely1 ^? pr(essors ( religion1 t _h little m ?an a =m ( godl9ess4#cg ,aga91 we (t5 f9d1 t !re is a *ange ) respect to ! p]sons speak+1 spok5 to1 or (1 9 ! writ+s ( ! prophets1 z well z 9 ! poetical writ+s2 z may be obs]v$ 9 ,isa4 lxiii4 ?r\gh\t ! :ole *apt]4 ,&1 9 ,micah vii4 #ah1 #ai1 #bj4 !re is a *ange ( p]sons 9 almo/ e s5t5ce2 ,:o is a ,god l unto !e t p>done? iniquity1 c4 ,he reta9e? n 8 ang] = ev]2 he w subdue our iniquities2 & ?\ wilt ca/ all our s9s into ! dep?s ( ! sea4 ,?\ wilt p]=m ! tru? to ,jacob1 & ! m]cy to ,abraham1 :i* ?\ ha/ sworn unto our fa!rs f ! days ( old4 #d?ly1 ,we are f>!r to consid] ! occasion ( :at is laid d[n 9 any *apt]1 p>agraph1 or book ( scripture1 :i* we desire to und]/&4 ,?us ! p>ticul> occasion ( ! book ( ,lam5tations1 0 ! approa*+ ru9 ( ,judah1 & ! mis]ies t !y %\ld be expos$ to :5 ,j]usalem 0 besieg$ by ! ,*aldeans2 z appe>s by ! subject-matt] !re(2 ?\gh1 x may be1 t :i* 0 ! m imm$iate occasion ( its be+ deliv]$ at t "t1 01 t ! prophet might lam5t ! dea? ( good ,josiah1 #b ,*ron4 xxxv4 #be4 :i*1 probably1 he _h a peculi> eye to1 :5 he says1 ,! cr[n is fall5 f our head1 ,lam4 v4 #af4 z well z ! de/ruction ( ! :ole nation1 :i* w\ld ensue soon aft] x1 9 :i* _! civil & religi\s lib]ties w\ld be invad$ by _! enemies1 :o w\ld oppress & lead !m captive4 ,& ! pr9cipal occasion ( ! apo/le's writ+ ! epi/le to ! ,galatians1 01 t he might e/abli% "s among !m1 9 ! fai? ( ! gospel1 :o 7 s mu* dispos$ to turn aside f him t call$ !m1 & embrace ano!r s*eme ( religion t 0 subv]sive ( x2 z he obs]ves1 9 *ap4 i4 #f4 :]e1 by ?is o!r gospel1 :i* he dissuades !m f turn+ aside unto1 we are to und]/& ^? doctr9es t !y _h imbib$ f ^? false tea*]s :o endeav\r ei!r to re-e/abli% ! obs]vation ( ! c]emonial law1 or to put !m ^u seek+ righte\sness & life1 f _! obs]v+ ! precepts ( ! moral law1 :i* t5d$ to ov]?r[ ! doctr9e ( ju/ification by ,*ri/'s righte\sness2 :i* is a subject (t5 insi/$ on by ! apo/le1 bo? 9 ?is & 8 o!r epi/les4 ,?is me?od ( enquir+ into ! occasion ( :at is m5tion$ 9 p>ticul> p>agraphs ( scripture1 w (t5 give light to "s ?+s conta9$ !re94 ,?us we read1 9 ,matt4 xxi4 #bc-bg4 t ! *ief prie/s & eld]s ask our ,savi\r ?is "q1 ,by :at au?ority do/ ?\ ^! ?+s8 :i*1 _h x proce$$ f an humble m9d1 desir\s to be conv9c$ by 8 reply to x2 or1 _h he n (t51 9 _! he>+1 ass]t$ ! au?ority by :i* he did ^? ?+s1 he w\ld1 d\btless1 h told !m1 t he receiv$ a commission to d !m f ! ,fa!r2 &1 t e miracle :i* he wr\ght1 01 z x 71 a confirm+ seal annex$ to x4 ,b our ,savi\r1 kn[+ ! design ( ! "q1 & ! "* ( ! p]sons t ask$ x1 he does n ?9k fit to make any reply to x1 r *us+ to put !m to sil5ce1 by propos+ ano!r "q to !m1 :i* he knew !y w\ld n be =w>d to answ]1 relat+ to ! baptism ( ,john1 viz4 :e!r x 0 f heav51 or ( m54 ,& ?is 0 c]ta9ly ! be/ me?od he c\ld h tak52 = he dealt ) !m z cavill]s1 :o 7 to be put to sil5ce1 & made a%am$ at ! same "t4 7#d47 ,9 ord] to our und]/&+ ! s5se ( scripture1 we mu/1 s f> z x is possible1 comp>e ! phrases1 or modes ( expression1 z well z ! subject insi/$ on1 ) :at occurs 9 o!r p>allel places4 ,?us1 9 sev]al ( ! hi/orical p>ts ( scripture1 we h ! same hi/ory1 or1 at lea/1 _m ?+s t5d+ to illu/rate x2 z ! hi/ory ( ! reign ( ! k+s ( ,judah & ,israel1 is ! pr9cipal subject ( ! book ( ,k+s & ,*ronicles2 "o ( :i* (t5 ref]s to1 z well z expla9s ! o!r1 &1 by comp>+ !m toge!r1 we %all f9d1 t "o gives light to ! o!r4 ,?us x is said1 9 #b ,k+s xii4 #b4 t ,jehoa% did t :i* 0 "r1 9 ! sight ( ! ,"l all 8 days1 :]e9 ,jehoiada ! prie/ in/ruct$ him2 by :i* x is intimat$1 t1 aft] ! dea? ( ,jehoiada1 he did t :i* 0 evil 9 ! sight ( ! ,"l2 b ?is is n p>ticul>ly m5tion$ 9 ?is *apt]1 :i* pr9cipally insi/s on t "p ( 8 reign :i* 0 comm5dable4 ,b if we comp>e x ) #b ,*ron4 xxiv4 we h an acc\nt ( 8 reign aft] ! dea? ( ,jehoiada1 h[ he set up idolatry1 v]4 #ag1 #ah4 be+ in/igat$ h]eunto by 8 pr9ces t flatt]$1 or1 z x is express$1 made obeisance unto him1 & disreg>d$ ! prophets s5t to te/ify aga9/ ^! practices2 & h[ he /on$ ,za*>iah 9 ! c\rt ( ! h\se ( ! ,"l1 = 8 fai?ful repro( & prophetic intimation ( ! consequ5ce ( ! idolatry1 9 :i* he %ew$ ! greate/ +ratitude1 & =getfulness ( ! good ?+s t _h be5 done = him by 8 fa!r1 :o set him on 8 ?rone4 ,we h an acc\nt ( ! "t :5 ! ,syrians came up aga9/ him1 & h[ !y ov]came him ) a small company ( m52 &1 t ! ,"l deliv]$ a v great ho/ into _! h&1 because !y _h =sak5 ! ,"l ,god ( _! fa!rs1 v]4 #bc1 #bd4 ,aga91 9 ! book ( ,k+s1 we h b a %ort hi/ory ( ! reign ( ,az>iah1 o!rwise call$ ,uzziah1 & ( 8 be+ smitt5 by ! ,"l1 s t he 0 a lep] until ! day ( 8 dea?1 & dwelt 9 a sev]al h\se1 #b ,k+s xv4 #a-e4 b 9 #b ,*ron4 xxvi4 !re is a l>g] acc\nt ( him1 z successful 9 w>1 & ( ! hon\r & ri*es t he ga9$ !reby2 & also we h a p>ticul> acc\nt ( ! reason ( ! ,"l's smit+ him ) leprosy1 namely1 = 8 invad+ a bran* ( ! prie/'s (fice4 ,aga91 9 ! hi/ory ( ! reign ( ,manasseh1 9 #b ,k+s xxi4 we h only an acc\nt ( ! vile & abom9able "p !re(2 :]eas1 9 #b ,*ron4 xxxiii4 we h n only an acc\nt ( 8 wick$ness1 b ( 8 rep5tance1 toge!r ) ! affliction t occasion$ x1 v]4 #ab-ai4 ,moreov]1 :5 we read ! prophetic writ+s1 we mu/1 = our bett] und]/&+ !m1 comp>e !m ) ! p>ticul> hi/ory ( ! reign ( ^? k+s1 9 ^: "t !y prophesi$1 & ! /ate ( ! *ur* at t "t1 _! alliances or w>s ) neighb\r+ pr9ces1 & ! s9s t !y 7 guilty (1 :i* gave occasion to _! be+ sometimes insult$1 & ov]come by !m1 till _! ru9 0 complet$ 9 be+ c>ri$ captive into ,babylon4 ,?us :5 we read ,isa4 vii4 :i* gives an acc\nt ( ,rez91 k+ ( ,syria1 & ,pekah1 ! son ( ,remaliah1 aga9/ ,ahaz1 & conta9s a pr$iction ( _! misc>riage 9 ?is attempt2 & also1 t ! k+ ( ,asyria %\ld be hir$ to assi/ ,ahaz1 b %\ld1 in/ead !re(1 deal deceitfully ) him1 s t he %\ld deprive ,judah ( _! ornam5ts1 & impov]i%1 in/ead ( be+ helpful to !m4 ,?is we h a f>!r explication ( 9 ! hi/ory ( ,ahaz's reign1 9 #b ,k+s xvi4 & #b ,*ron4 xxviii4#ch ,aga91 we ought to comp>e ! acc\nt ( ,s5na*]ib's invad+ ,judah1 & ! blasphem\s insult ( ,rab%akeh s5t = t purpose1 toge!r ) 8 defeat1 & ! rem>kable h& ( ,god t br\ght ?is ab\t1 z an enc\ragem5t ( ,hezekiah's piety1 9 ! xxxvi? & xxxvii? *apt]s ( ,isaiah1 ) ! hi/oral acc\nt ( ! same ?+1 9 #b ,k+s xviii4 & xix4 & #b ,*ron4 xxxii4 ,aga91 we mu/ comp>e ! ,psalms ( ,david ) 8 life1 or ! /ate ( ! *ur*1 :i* is p>ticul>ly ref]r$ to 9 "s ( !m2 :i* may be v mu* illu/rat$ f o!r scriptures1 t h relation to ! same disp5sations ( provid5ce1 or conta9 an hi/orical acc\nt !re(4 ,z = ^? psalms t 7 p5n$ on p>ticul> occasions1 m5tion$ 9 ! respective titles prefix$ to !m1 ^! w be bett] und]/ood if we comp>e ! subject-matt] !re( ) ! hi/ory !y ref] to4 ,moreov]1 we %all (t5 f9d1 t :5 ! same ?+ is m5tion$ 9 diff]5t places ( scripture1 !re is some?+ add$ 9 "o1 :i* f>!r illu/rates :at is conta9$ 9 ! o!r4 ,?us1 9 ! acc\nt we h ( ! life ( ,joseph1 9 ,g54 xxxix4 #bj4 x is said1 t he 0 put into ! prison1 ! place :]e ! k+'s prison]s 7 b\nd2 &1 9 *ap4 xli4 #ad4 t he 0 kept 9 ! dungeon1 :i* is ! wor/ "p ( ! prison4 ,b ! ,psalmi/ speak+ ( ! same matt]1 9 ,psal4 cv4 #ah4 adds1 t 8 feet 7 hurt ) fett]s1 & he 0 laid 9 iron2 :i* conta9s a f>!r illu/ration ( ! hi/ory ( 8 tr\bles4 ,aga91 :5 we read 9 ,numb4 xi4 #ca1 #cb4 ( ,god's fe$+ ,israel1 ^u _! murmur+ 9 ! des]t1 = want ( fle%1 ) quails 9 great abundance2 ?is is m5tion$ else:]e1 9 ,psal4 lxxviii4 #bg4 9 :i* we h an acc\nt1 t ^! quails 7 a sort ( fea!r$ f[l1 :i* c\ld n h be5 s well und]/ood by ! s5se ( ! ,hebrew ^w1 :i* we r5d] quails#ci4 ,we h also an acc\nt1 9 ,exod4 xvii4 #f4 ( ,god's supply+ !m ) wat] out ( ! rock 9 ,horeb2 & if we comp>e ?is ) ,psal4 cv4 #da4 we %all f9d t ?is wat] issu$ f !nce 9 s l>ge a /ream1 t x 0 l a riv]4 ,& ! apo/le ,paul gives f>!r light to x1 :5 he says1 speak+ 9 a figurative way1 t ! rock foll[$ !m1 #a ,cor4 x4 #d4 t is1 ! wat] t ran f x l a riv]1 did n fl[ 9 a "r l9e2 b1 by a cont9u$ miracle1 *ang$ its c\rse1 z !y alt]$ _! /ations1 9 _! v>i\s removes f place to place 9 ! wild]ness4 ,& he also adds1 t ,god design$ ?is to be a type ( ,*ri/4 ,i might also obs]ve1 t !re 7 _m ?+s 9 ! life ( ,david1 aft] 8 expulsion f ,saul's c\rt1 t w\ld argue him an usurp]2 inasmu* z he did n b>ely fly to secure 8 life1 :i* he might lawfully d1 z a private p]son2 b he rais$ a small army2 & accord+ly x is said1 9 #b ,sam4 xxii4 #b4 t e "o t 0 #89 di/ress1 or 9 debt1 or discont5t$1 ga!r$ !mselves unto him2 & he became a capta9 ov] him2 & !re 7 ) him ab\t f\r hundr$ m54' ,& ,jona?an1 :o 0 heir app>5t to ! cr[n1 is =c$ to capitulate )1 & take an oa? ( him1 t he w\ld grant him 8 life1 z conclud+1 t he w\ld be k+ aft] 8 fa!r's dea?1 #a ,sam4 xx4 #ad1 #ae4 comp>$ ) ! #db4 & ,saul's jeal\sy h]e(1 :i* 0 att5d$ ) rage1 am\nt+ to a k9d ( de/raction1 0 n altoge!r )\t gr\nd2 z he intimates to him1 :5 he tells him1 #8,behold1 ,i "k well t ?\ %alt surely be k+1' *ap4 xxiv4 #bj4 & accord+ly1 9 ! foll[+ v]ses1 he makes him #8swe> to him1 t he w\ld n cut (f 8 se$ aft] him1 or de/roy 8 "n out ( 8 fa!r's h\se4' ,n[ ?is c\ld h>dly be ju/ifi$1 if we did n consid] :at we read 9 ano!r "p ( scripture1 t1 be=e t "t1 ,god _h tak5 away ! k+dom f ,saul1 & ano9t$ ,david to be k+ 9 8 /ead1 9 #a ,sam4 xvi4 #ac4 ?\gh he _h n ! actual possession ( x till aft] ,saul's dea?4 ,i might f>!r obs]ve1 t :5 we read ! acc\nt conta9$ 9 ! books ( ,moses1 ( ! c]emonial law1 & ! v>i\s rites & ord9ances ( div9e s]vice conta9$ !re91 or meet ) any expressions 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t t ref] to x2 ^! ought to be comp>$ ) sev]al ?+s t are record$ 9 ! writ+s ( ! apo/le ,paul1 &1 p>ticul>ly1 a v consid]able "p ( 8 epi/le to ! ,hebrews#dj1 9 :i* we h an acc\nt ( ! signification !re(1 z orda9$ to be types ( ! gospel-disp5sation4 ,&1 inde$1 !re are _m scriptures ( ! ,old ,te/am5t1 :i* w be bett] und]/ood by comp>+ !m ) o!rs t ref] to !m 9 ! ,new4 ,?us x is said1 9 ,isa4 xvi4 #bc4 ,unto me e knee %all b[2 :i* appe>s to be v agreeable to :at is said conc]n+ our ,savi\r1 9 ,phil4 ii4 #aj4 & x is n only spok5 ( ! div9e hon\r t %\ld be paid to him2 b x relates1 9 a peculi> mann]1 to t glory :i* all %all ascribe to him1 :5 !y /& be=e 8 tribunal1 z appe>s by comp>+ x ) ,rom4 xiv4 #aj1 #aa4 ,aga91 :5 we read1 9 ,isa4 vi4 #aj4 ( ,god's s5d+ ! prophet to make ! he>t ( ! p fat1 & _! e>s heavy1 & %ut _! eyes1 le/ !y see ) _! eyes1 & he> ) _! e>s1 & und]/& ) _! he>ts1 & conv]t1 & be heal$4 ,x is n to be suppos$ t ,god is repres5t$ h]eby z ! au?or ( _! s92 :i* w pla9ly appe>1 if we comp>e x ) ,matt4 xiii4 #ae4 9 :i* ?is text is cit$1 & f>!r expla9$1 z x is said1 ,?is p's he>t is wax$ fat1 & _! eyes h !y clos$1 le/ !y %\ld see ) _! eyes1 c4 ,& x is also ref]r$ to1 & expla9$ 9 ! same s5se z *>g+ _! s91 & ! consequ5ce !re( ^u !mselves1 9 ,acts xxviii4 #bf1 #bg4 ,by ?is me?od ( comp>+ ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5t toge!r1 we %all be l$ to see ! beautiful h>mony ( ! scriptures1 & h[ ! pr$ictions !re( h be5 accompli%$2 :i* w t5d v mu* to e/abli% our fai? 9 ! tru? ( ! ,*ri/ian religion1 t is f\nd$ on !m4 ,b ?is hav+ be5 insi/$ on else:]e#da1 we pass x ov] at pres5t1 & proce$ to consid]1 ,t !re are sev]al places1 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 :i* be+ comp>$ toge!r1 w give light to "o ano!r4 ,?us1 9 ! f\r ,evangeli/s1 :i* conta9 ! hi/ory ( ! life & dea? ( ,*ri/1 we may obs]ve1 t "s ?+s are left out1 or b briefly h9t$ at 9 "o ( !m1 :i* are m l>gely insi/$ on 9 ano!r4 ,?us we read1 9 ,matt4 xii4 #ad1 #ae4 t #8! ,ph>isees w5t out & held a c\nsel aga9/ our ,savi\r1 h[ !y might de/roy him2' ^u :i* occasion #8he )drew himself f !nce4 ,& great multitudes foll[$ him1 & he heal$ !m all4' ,b ,m>k1 *ap4 iii4 #ag1 seq4 speak+ conc]n+ ! same ?+1 intimates t ! ,h]odians 7 jo9$ ) ! ,ph>isees 9 ?is conspiracy2 & t he #8)drew himself to ! sea1' viz4 ( ,tib]ias2 :]e he ord]$ t #8a small %ip %\ld wait on him1 le/ ! multitude %\ld ?rong him4' ,& we h also an acc\nt ( sev]al places f :5ce !y came1 namely1 ,galilee1 ,j]usalem1 ,idumea1 & f beyond ,jordan1 & !y ab\t ,tyre & ,sidon1 s t a great "p ( !m 7 ,g5tiles2 & ?is gives light to :at foll[s 9 ,matt4 xii4 #ah1 #ba4 9 :i* x is intimat$1 t ?is 0 an accompli%m5t ( :at 0 =etold by ! prophet ,isaias1 t he %\ld %ew judgm5t to ! ,g5tiles2 & t1 9 8 "n %\ld ! ,g5tiles tru/2 !re=e he wr\ght miracles = _! conviction t he 0 ! ,messias4 ,aga91 x is said1 9 ,matt4 xiii4 #ab4 #8,:osoev] ha?1 to him %all be giv51 & he %all h m abundance4 ,b :osoev] ha? n f him %all be tak5 away1 ev5 t he ha?4' ,"s w be ready to enquire1 h[ c t :i* he ha? be said to be tak5 away1 :5 he is suppos$ to h no?+8 or1 h[ c a p]son be said to lose t :i* he nev] _h8 ,b if comp>e ?is ) a p>allel scripture1 9 ,luke viii4 #ah4 !re x is said1 ,:osoev] ha? n1 f him %all be tak51 ev5 t :i* he seeme? to h2 or1 z x is 9 ! m>g91 t :i* he ?9ke? he ha?4 ,n[1 ?\gh a man _c lose grace1 t _h x n2 yet an hypocrite1 :o seems to h x1 may lose t :i* he suppose? himself to h4 ,?is me?od ( comp>+ ! f\r ,evangeli/s toge!r1 is attempt$ by sev]al div9es2 &1 among !m1 a late writ]1 :o is des]v$ly e/eem$ by all ! re=m$ *ur*es#db1 ?9ks1 t ! inscription1 on ! cross ( ,*ri/1 c h>dly be det]m9$1 )\t :at is said ( x1 by all ! f\r ,evangeli/s4 ,m>k says ^! words 7 writt51 ,! k+ ( ! ,jews1 ,m>k xv4 #bf4 & ,luke says1 ,?is is ! k+ ( ! ,jews1 ,luke xxiii4 #ch4 & ,mat!w adds ano!r ^w1 ,?is is ,jesus1 ! k+ ( ! ,jews1 ,matt4 xxvii4 #cg4 & ,john expresses x ?us1 ,jesus ( ,naz>e?1 ! k+ ( ! ,jews1 ,john xix4 #ai4 ,s t1 by comp>+ !m all toge!r1 & supply+ ^? words f "o1 :i* are left out by o!rs ( !m1 we mu/ conclude1 t ! inscription 01 ,?is is ,jesus ( ,naz>e?1 ! k+ ( ! ,jews4 ,aga91 z ! ,acts ( ! ,apo/les conta9s a brief hi/ory ( ! fir/ plant+ ! gospel-*ur*1 & ( ! travels & m9i/ry ( ! apo/le ,paul1 9 p>ticul>2 ?is ought to be comp>$ ) "s ?+s1 occasionally m5tion$ 9 8 epi/les1 :i* w give f>!r light to !m4 ,?us ! apo/le says1 9 #a ,cor4 xv4 #h4 ,la/ ( all1 he 0 se5 ( me also1 z "o born out ( due "t2 & speaks ( himself 9 v]4 #i4 z ! lea/ ( ! apo/les1 n meet to be call$ an apo/le2 because he p]secut$ ! *ur* ( ,god4 ,?is ought to be comp>$ ) ,acts ix4 #a-f4 :i* gives an acc\nt ( him z a p]secutor be=e 8 conv]sion1 & %ews h[ our ,savi\r 0 se5 ( him2 :i* is n to be tak5 9 ! same s5se z he 0 se5 by ! re/ ( ! apo/les1 be=e 8 asc5sion into heav52 b ( 8 be+ se5 ( him1 aft] 8 asc5sion1 :51 on ?is occasion1 he appe>$ to him4 ,&1 if ?is be comp>$ ) #a ,cor4 ix4 #a4 he consid]s ?is sight ( ,jesus z a necess>y qualification = ! apo/le%ip2 !re=e1 :5 he speaks ( himself z born out ( due "t1 he means1 call$ to1 & qualifi$ = ! apo/le%ip1 out ( due "t2 t is1 n at ! same "t 9 :i* ! o!r apo/les 71 b by ?is extraord9>y disp5sation ( provid5ce4 ,aga91 :5 ! apo/le1 9 #a ,!s4 ii4 #b4 speaks ( 8 hav+ be5 %amefully entreat$ at ,philippi4 ,?is w be bett] und]/ood if we comp>e x ) ,acts xvi4 #af1 #ba1 #bb1 seq4 ,& :5 he tells ! ,!ssalonians1 9 ! foll[+ words1 t we 7 bold 9 our ,god1 to speak unto y ! gospel ( ,god ) mu* cont5tion2 ?is %\ld be comp>$ ) ,acts xvii4 #a1 seq4 ,_m in/ances ( ! l nature might be giv51 by :i*1 ! usefulness ( comp>+ "o scripture ) ano!r1 w\ld f>!r appe>4 ,b1 ,i design ?is only z a specim51 to assi/ u 9 ! application ( ?is direction2 :i* a dilig5t enquir] into ! s5se ( scripture1 w be able1 9 read+ x1 to make f>!r improvem5ts ^u4 7#e47 ,9 ord] to our und]/&+ ! scriptures1 we mu/ take notice ( ! sev]al figurative modes ( speak+ t are us$ !re94 ,z1 #a/1 ,! "p is (t5 put = ! :ole#dc4 ,?us ! s\l1 :i* is "o con/itu5t "p ( man1 is sometimes put = ! :ole man2 z 9 ,g54 xlvi4 #bf4 we read ( ! s\ls t came ) ,jacob into ,egypt2 &1 9 ,rom4 xii4 #a4 ! body is put = ! :ole man2 ,i besee* y1 bre?r51 by ! m]cies ( ,god1 t y pres5t y\r bodies1 t is1 y\rselves1 a liv+ sacrifice to ,god4 ,s ! blood ( ,*ri/1 :i* is (t5 spok5 (1 9 scripture1 z t by :i* we are r$eem$1 ju/ifi$1 & sav$1 is to be tak5 = ! :ole ( 8 ob$i5ce & suff]+s1 bo? 9 life & dea?1 to :i* our salvation is to be ascrib$1 z well z to ! effusion ( 8 blood4 #b;dly1 ,! ?+ conta9+1 is put = t :i* is conta9$ !re9#dd2 s ! cup 9 ! ,"l's supp]1 is put = ! w9e1 #a ,cor4 xi4 #be4 ,& ! ?+ signifi$ is put = ! sign !re(4 ,?us :5 x is said1 ,?is is my body1 v]4 #bd4 ! mean+ is1 ?is bread is a sign ( my body1 to wit1 ( ! suff]+s endur$ !re94 #c;dly1 ,places are1 by way ( anticipation1 call$ by ^? names1 :i* 9 reality1 7 n giv5 !m1 or1 :i* !y 7 n commonly kn[n by1 till "s "t aft]4 ,?us x is said1 t1 z soon z ,israel _h pass$ ov] ,jordan1 !y encamp$ 9 ,gilgal1 ,jo%4 iv4 #ai4 t is1 9 ! place :i* 0 aft]w>ds s call$2 = x is said1 t x 0 call$ ,gilgal because !re !y 7 circumcis$2 & s ! reproa* ( ,egypt1 occasion$ by ! neglect ( t ord9ance1 0 roll$ away1 *ap4 v4 #i4 ,aga91 x is said1 ,! k+s t came up aga9/ ,sodom1 :5 ,lot 0 tak5 prison]1 _h smitt5 all ! c\ntry ( ! ,amalekites1 ,g54 xiv4 #g4 :]eas1 ! c\ntry t 0 aft]w>ds kn[n by t "n1 c\ld n be s call$ at t "t2 s9ce ,amalek1 f :om x took its "n1 0 n born till "s ages aft]1 he be+ ( ! po/]ity ( ,esau1 *ap4 xxxvi4 #aa4 #d?ly1 ,! "t pa/1 or pres5t1 is (t51 especially 9 ! prophetic writ+s1 put = ! "t to come2 :i* d5otes ! c]ta9 p]=mance ( ! pr$iction1 z mu* z ?\gh x 7 actually accompli%$4 ,?us x is said1 ,he1 t is1 our ,savi\r1 is despis$ & reject$ ( m52 he ha? born our griefs1 he 0 w\nd$ = our transgressions1 ,isa4 liii4 #d1 #e4 ,& else:]e1 ,! p t walk$ 9 d>kness h se5 a great light1 *ap4 ix4 #b4 & unto u a *ild is born1 *ap4 v4 #i4 c4 #e?ly1 ,"o ( ! s5ses is sometimes put = ano!r4 ,?us x is said1 ,i turn$ to see ! voice t spake to me1 ,rev4 i4 #ab4 :]e see+ is put = he>+1 or1 und]/&+ ! mean+ ( ! voice t spake4 #f?ly1 ,positive ass]tions are sometimes tak5 9 a comp>itive s5se4 ,?us ,god says to ,samuel1 ! p 9 ask+ a k+1 h n reject$ !e1 b me1 #a ,sam4 viii4 #g4 t is1 !y h ca/ m contempt on me ?an !y h on !e1 q4 d4 !y h (f]$ a great] affront to my gov]nm5t1 :o condesc5d$ to be _! k+2 ?\gh !y h be5 uneasy "u ?9e adm9i/ration1 z appo9t$ to be _! judge4 ,&1 9 ,psal4 li4 #d4 ,david says1 ,aga9/ !e1 !e only1 h ,i s9n$4 ,:]eas he _h s9n$ aga9/ ,uriah & ,ba?%eba1 z hav+ murd]$ ! "o1 & tempt$ ! o!r to commit adult]y ) him2 he _h s9n$ aga9/ ! army1 :om he occasion$ to fall 9 battle1 pursuant to ! ord]s he gave ,joab1 ) a design to de/roy ,uriah2 yet says he1 aga9/ !e1 !e only1 h ,i s9n$2 t is1 ! greate/ aggravation ( my s9 is1 t x conta9s rebellion aga9/ !e4 ,& else:]e1 ,god says1 ,i desir$ m]cy1 & n sacrifice1 ,hos4 vi4 #f4 t is1 m ?an sacrifice4 #g?ly1 ,!re are sev]al hyp]bolical ways ( speak+ 9 scripture1 :]eby m is express$ ?an :at is g5]ally und]/ood4 ,?us ! vessel 9 ! temple1 9 :i* ?+s 7 wa%$1 :i* 0 t5 cubits f "o brim to ! o!r1 is call$ a molt5 ,sea1 #a ,k+s vii4 #bc4 because x conta9$ a great quantity ( wat]2 ?\gh1 inde$1 x 0 v small1 if comp>$ ) ! dim5sions ( ! sea3 ,& 9 #a ,k+s x4 #bg1 x is said1 t ,solomon made silv] to be 9 ,j]usalem1 z /ones2 & c$>s z ! sycamore-trees1 :i* are 9 ! vale = abundance4 ,silv] 0 n1 /rictly speak+1 z pl5tiful z /ones2 b x implies1 t !re 7 va/ treasures !re(1 heap$ up by ! k+1 & _m ( 8 subjects1 & no lack ( x 9 any "o4 ,&1 9 ,judges xx4 #af4 x is said1 !re 7 "s ( ! ,b5jamites left-h&$1 e "o ( :om c\ld sl+ /ones at an hair-bread?1 & n miss2 :i* only signifies t !y _h an uncommon exp]tness 9 ?is matt]2 & :5 we read ( "s ( ! cities 9 ! l& ( ,canaan1 t 7 great1 & wall$ up to heav51 ,deut4 i4 #bh4 x only d5otes t _! walls 7 v high3 ,&1 9 ,k+s i4 #dc4 x is said ^u ! occasion ( ,solomon's be+ ano9t$ k+1 t ! p rejoic$ ) great joy2 s t ! e>? r5t ) ! s\nd ( !m2 ! mean+ ( :i* is only ?is1 t ! %\ts ( ! p 7 s great1 t if ! concussion ( ! air1 t 0 made !reby1 c\ld h r5t ! e>?1 ?is w\ld h done x4 #h?ly1 ,we sometimes f9d ironical expressions1 & s>casms us$ 9 scripture1 ) a design to expose ! wick$ness & folly ( m54 ,?us1 :5 our fir/ p>5ts s9n$ by adh]+ to ! sugge/ions ( ,satan1 :o told !m1 t !y %\ld be z gods1 kn[+ good & evil1 ,g54 iii4 #e4 ,god says 9 an ironical way1 ,behold ! man is become z "o ( u1 to "k good & evil1 c4 v]4 #bb4 ,& ! prophet ,elijah exposes ,baal's wor%ipp]s2 & ,micaiah1 ,ahab's false prophets1 by us+ a s>ca/ic way ( speak+1 #a ,k+s xviii4 #bg4 & *ap4 xxii4 #ae4 ,& ,job uses ! same figurative way ( speak+1 :5 he reproves ! bitt] invectives1 & false reason+s ( 8 fri5ds2 ,no d\bt b ye are ! p1 & wisdom %all die ) y1 ,job xii4 #b4 ,& ,solomon uses ! same way ( address1 :5 he says1 ,rejoice1 ,o "y man1 9 ?y y\?1 & let ?y he>t *e] !e 9 ! days ( y\?1 & walk 9 ! ways ( ?y he>t1 & 9 ! sight ( ?9e eyes3 ,b "k ?\1 t = all ^! ?+s ,god br+ !e into ,judgm5t1 ,eccl4 xi4 #i4 ,&1 ! man t tru/s 9 8 own righte\sness = ju/ification1 is also expos$ 9 ! same way1 #8,behold1 all ye t k9dle a fire1 t compass y\rselves ab\t ) sp>ks2 walk 9 ! light ( y\r fire1 & 9 ! sp>ks t ye h k9dl$3 ,?is %all ye h ( m9e h&1 ye %all lie d[n 9 sorr[1' ,isa4 l4 #aa4 ,& :5 our ,savi\r says to 8 disciples1 hav+ f\nd !m asleep1 9 ,matt4 xxvi4 #de1 #df4 #8,sleep on n[1 & take y\r re/2 behold ! h\r is at h&1 & ! ,son ( man is betray$ into ! h&s ( s9n]s1' x is pla9 f ! foll[+ words1 t he uses ?is figurative way ( speak+2 = he imm$iately adds1 )\t an irony1 ,rise1 let u be go+4 ,?is1 "s ?9k to be ! me?od ( speak+ :i* our ,savi\r makes use (1 :5 he reproves 8 disciples = t fond conceit t !y _h1 t 8 k+dom 0 ( ?is _w2 & cont5d+ sometimes among !mselves1 :o %\ld be greate/ !re93 ,^u :i* occasion he bids !m make provision = w>2 & take c>e to secure ^? two ?+s t are necess>y !reunto1 money & arms3 ,?us he says1 9 ,luke xxii4 #cf4 #8,he t ha? a purse1 let him take x2 & he t ha? no sword1 let him sell 8 g>m5t1 & buy "o2' !y did n1 inde$1 imm$iately p]ceive t he spake 9 an ironical way2 & !re=e repli$1 9 v]4 #ch4 ,"l1 behold "h are two swords3 ,^u :i* he says1 /ill c>ry+ on ! irony1 ,x is en\gh4 ,s t1 :e!r !y und]/ood 8 mean+ or no1 x seems to be ?is2 if y are dispos$ to cont5d :o %all be greate/1 z ?\gh my k+dom 7 ( a temporal nature1 & to be erect$ & ma9ta9$ by =ce ( arms1 d y ?9k y h suffici5t treasure to hire =ces to jo9 ) y1 or buy arms = t purpose8 or1 d y imag9e t y h c\rage en\gh to attack ! ,roman empire1 & ga9 x by =ce8 ,y say1 y h two swords1 c y suppose t ^! are en\gh8 :at a ludicri\s & indiff]5t figure w\ld y make1 if y expect$ to come (f conqu]ors by ?is means8 ,no1 !y t take ! sword %all p]i% ) ! sword2 = my k+dom is n ( ?is _w3 ,s t all ! advantages & hon\rs t y are to expect !re91 are ( a spiritual nature4 ,?is seems r to be ! mean+ ( ?is scripture1 ?an t :i* ! ,papi/s g5]ally acquiesce 91 namely1 t by ! two swords1 are meant ! civil & ecclesia/ical2 bo? :i*1 z !y pret5d1 are put into ! ,pope's h&s4 #i?ly1 ,! scripture (t5 makes use ( a figurative way ( speak+1 g5]ally call$ an h5dyadis1 :]eby "o complex idea1 is express$ by two words1 :i* is v common 9 ! ,hebrew language4 ,?us 9 ,j]4 xxix4 #aa4 :5 ,god promises 8 p1 t he w\ld give !m an expect$ end1 int5d+ h]eby _! deliv]ance f ! ,babyloni% captivity2 ! words1 if lit]ally translat$1 ought to be r5d]$1 z x is obs]v$ 9 ! m>g91 an end & expectation2 :]eas1 our translators 7 appriz$ t !re is su* a figurative way ( speak+ conta9$ 9 !m1 & !re=e !y r5d] !m1 an expect$ end3 ,& ?is figure is sometimes us$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t2 z :5 our ,savi\r tells 8 disciples1 9 ,luke xxi4 #ae4 ,i w give y a m\? & wisdom2 t is1 ,i w give y ability to express y\rselves ) s mu* wisdom1 t all y\r adv]s>ies %all n be able to ga9-say x4 ,& "s ?9k1 t !re is ! same way ( speak+ us$ 9 ,john iii4 #e4 #8,except a man be born ( wat]1 & ( ! ,_s1 he _c ent] into ! k+dom ( ,god2' t is1 except a man be born ( ! ,holy ,_s1 or reg5]at$1 :i* is signifi$ by be+ born ( wat]1 he _c1 c4 #aj?ly1 ,no?+ is m common ?an = ! ,holy ,gho/1 9 scripture to make use ( metaphors1 :i* are a v elegant way ( repres5t+ ?+s1 by comp>+ !m )1 & illu/rat+ !m by o!rs1 & borr[+ su* modes ( speak+ f !m1 z may add a v consid]able beauty to !m4 ,?us rep5tance & godly sorr[1 toge!r ) ! bless$ privileges :i* %all h]eaft] att5d !m1 are comp>$ to s[+ & reap+1 9 ,psal4 cxxvi4 #e1 #f4 #8,!y t s[ 9 te>s1 %all reap 9 joy4 ,he t goe? =? & weepe?1 be>+ preci\s se$1 %all d\btless come aga9 ) rejoic+1 br++ 8 %eaves ) him4' ,& ! prophet sets =? ! lab\r & pa9s :i* ,israel _h tak5 9 s92 & exhorts !m1 by a metaphor tak5 f husb&ry1 to be z indu/ri\s 9 pursu+ :at w\ld turn to a bett] acc\nt1 9 ,hos4 x4 #ab1 #ac4 :]e he speaks ( _! hav+ pl[$ wick$ness1 & reap$ iniquity2 & advises !m to s[ to !mselves 9 righte\sness1 & reap 9 m]cy2 :i*1 z he f>!r adds1 !y %\ld d by seek+ ! ,"l2 & x is "t1 says he1 to seek him1 till he come & ra9 righte\sness ^u y2 :i* is necess>y to a pl5te\s h>ve/ ( bless+s1 :i* y may hope = 9 s do+4 ,&1 9 *ap4 vii4 #d4 he reproves _! adult]ies by a metaphor1 tak5 f an ov5 heat$ by ! bak]2 & _! hypocrisy by ano!r1 tak5 f a cake n turn$1 v]4 #h4 & _! be+ weak5$1 & almo/ ru9$ h]eby1 he comp>es to ! gray hairs ( ^? :o are b[$ d[n "u ! infirmities ( age1 v]4 #i4 & = _! c[>dice & seek+ help f o!r nations1 & n f ,god1 he calls !m a silly dove )\t an he>t1 v]4 #aa4 ,& we may obs]ve1 t !re is (t5times a *a9 ( metaphors 9 ! same p>agraph4 ,( ?is k9d is t elegant description ( old age1 sickness1 & dea?1 :i* ,solomon gives1 9 exhort+ p]sons to rememb] _! ,creator 9 ! days ( _! y\?1 ,eccl4 xii4 #a-f4 :ile ! sun1 or ! light1 or ! moon1 or ! />s be n d>k5$2 by :i*1 x is probable1 he int5ds ! impair+ ! intellect1 ! loss ( ^? sprightly p>ts :i* once !y _h1 or1 ( ! memory & judgm5t2 ^u :i* acc\nt m5 are sometimes said to1 out-live !mselves4 ,& he speaks ( ! keep]s ( ! h\se trembl+2 t is1 ! h&s & arms1 design$ = ! def5ce ( ! body1 be+ seiz$ ) p>alytic disord]s2 ! /rong m5 b[+ !mselves2 t is1 ^? p>ts :i* are design$ to support ! body be+ weak5$1 & ne$+ a /aff to be> up !mselves2 ! gr9d]s ceas+ because !y are few1 signifies ! loss ( tee?2 & !y t look out ( ! w9d[s be+ d>k5$1 a decay ( sight2 _! ris+ up at ! voice ( ! bird1 implies _! loss ( "o ( ! ma9 props ( nature1 to wit1 sleep2 s t !y may rise e>ly 9 ! morn+1 :5 ! birds beg9 to s+1 because _! b$s w n af=d !m re/3 ,& ! daught]s ( music be+ br\ght l[1 d5otes a decay ( ! voice & he>+1 & be+ n affect$ ) ^? s\nds :i* 7 once mo/ delightful to !m4 ,! almond-tree fl\ri%+1 pla9ly signifies ! ho>y head2 ! gra%opp] be+ a burd51 is ei!r a prov]bial spee*1 import+ a want ( c\rage1 /r5g?1 & resolution to be> ! smalle/ pressures2 or1 z o!rs und]/& x1 _! /oop+1 :5 b[$ d[n ) old age4 ,! silv] cord loos$1 or1 ! gold5 b[l brok5 at ! f\nta91 or ! :eel brok5 at ! ci/]n1 signifies a decay ( ! animal spirits1 a laxation ( ! n]ves1 ! irregul> circulation ( ! blood1 or ! univ]sal /oppage !re(2 & !n ! frame ( nature is brok51 & man returns to ! du/#de4 ,9 ! ,new ,te/am5t !re are sev]al metaphors us$2 "s ( :i* are tak5 f ! ,i/hmian & ,olympic games1 practis$ by ! ,greeks & ,romans4 ,?us ! apo/le ,paul comp>es ! ,*ri/ian life to a race 9 :i* _m run2 b !y d n all receive ! prize1 #a ,cor4 ix4 #bd4 ,&1 9 v]4 #be4 he alludes to ano!r ex]cise1 to wit1 wre/l+2 & recomm5ds temp]ance z :at 0 practis$ by !m1 z a means = _! obta9+ ! cr[n4 ,&1 v]4 #bf4 he uses a metaphor1 tak5 f ano!r ( ! games1 to wit1 fight+1 9 hope ( victory2 by :i* he illu/rates 8 zeal 9 ! dis*>ge ( 8 m9i/ry4 ,& 9 ,heb4 xii4 #a4 he speaks ( ! ,*ri/ian race1 & ! necessity ( lay+ aside e weight1 to wit1 all[$ s9s1 :i* w\ld ret>d our c\rse1 or h9d] u 9 ! way to heav54 ,& 9 ,phil4 iii4 #ac1 #ad4 he speaks ( himself bo? z a m9i/] & a ,*ri/ian1 z #8=gett+ ^? ?+s :i* are beh9d1 & rea*+ =? unto ^? ?+s :i* are be=e1' &1 #8press+ t[>ds ! m>k1 = ! prize ( ! high call+ ( ,god 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus2' :]e he pla9ly alludes to ! purpose1 indu/ry1 & e>ne/ness ( ^? :o run 9 a race4 ,&1 9 ,eph4 vi4 #aa-af4 he speaks ( ! difficulties1 temptations1 & opposition t believ]s are expos$ to1 9 ! ,*ri/ian life2 & advises !m1 to put on ! :ole arm\r ( ,god2 & s c>ries on ! metaphor or allegory1 by allud+ to ! v>i\s pieces ( arm\r1 :i* soldi]s make use ( :5 engag$ 9 battle1 to illu/rate ! me?ods we ought to take1 t we may come (f conqu]ors at la/4 7#f47 ,x w be v useful1 9 ord] to our und]/&+ scripture1 = u to "k "s ?+s1 relat+ to ! diff]5t =ms ( civil gov]nm5t1 & ! v>i\s *anges made !re91 among ! ,jews1 & o!r nations1 ) :om !y 7 conv]sant4 ,at fir/ we f9d1 t di/9ct families _h ! adm9i/ration ( civil affairs committ$ unto !m1 & ! heads !re( 71 z x 71 ! *ief magi/rates1 :o _h ! ex]cise ( civil p[]1 9 "s in/ances2 especially if x did n int]f]e ) t ( ! c\ntry :]e9 !y liv$4 ,"s ?9k1 inde$1 t x ext5d$ to ! puni%+ capital crimes ) dea?2 & t ,judah1 :o 0 ! head ( a bran* ( ,jacob's family1 :5 he passes ?is s5t5ce conc]n+ ,tam>1 9 ,g54 xxxviii4 #bd4 ,br+ h] =?1 & let h] be burnt1 does x z a civil magi/rate3 ,b1 if x be n deem$ a ra% & unju/ifiable expression 9 him1 :5 he says1 ,let h] be br\ght =?1 & burnt1 we mu/ suppose ! mean+ to be1 let h] fir/ be conf9$ till %e is deliv]$ ( h] *ild1 & !n tri$ by ! civil magi/rate1 ! consequ5ce :]e( w be1 h] be+ burnt1 :5 f\nd guilty ( ! adult]y t 0 *>g$ ^u h]4 ,s t x does n appe> t ! heads ( families1 :5 soj\rn+ 9 o!r c\ntries1 _h a p[] di/9ct f t ( ! gov]nm5t "u :i* !y liv$1 to puni% (f5d]s ) dea?2 ?\gh1 ,i ?9k1 x is beyond dispute1 t !y _h a gov]nm5t 9 _! own families1 t ext5d$1 9 _m respects1 to civil affairs1 z well z oblig$ !m to obs]ve ^? religi\s duties :i* ,god requir$ ( !m4 ,x may be f>!r obs]v$1 t ?is gov]nm5t ext5d$ s f>1 z t ! ,patri>*s1 or heads ( families1 _h1 sometimes1 a p[] ( mak+ w>1 or ent]+ into conf$]acies ) neighb\r+ pr9ces1 = _! own safety1 or recov]+ _! rights :5 invad$4 ,?us :5 ,lot & ! ,sodomites1 7 tak5 prison]s by ! f\r k+s t came up aga9/ !m1 we read1 9 ,g54 xiv4 #ac1 #ad4 t ,abraham call$ 9 ! assi/ance ( "s ( 8 neighb\rs1 ) :om he 0 9 conf$]acy1 & arm$ 8 tra9$ s]vants1 ?ree hundr$ & eighte51 born 9 8 h\se1 & rescu$ him1 & ! m5 ( ,sodom f ! h&s ( ^? t _h tak5 !m prison]s4 ,we h little m light z to ?is matt]1 s long z ! gov]nm5t cont9u$ dome/ic1 & ! *ur* 9 ! condition ( soj\rn]s3 ,b1 :5 !y 7 increas$ to a great nation1 _! civil1 z well z religi\s gov]nm5t1 0 settl$1 by div9e direction1 "u ! h& ( ,moses1 9 ! wild]ness4 ,! fir/ =m !re(1 0 a !ocracy1 9 :i* ,god gave !m laws 9 an imm$iate way2 condesc5d$ to satisfy !m1 z to "s ?+s1 :i* !y enquir$ ( him ab\t2 gave !m p>ticul> intimations h[ !y %\ld manage _! affairs ( w> & peace2 & appe>$ = !m 9 giv+ !m victory ov] _! enemies1 9 a v extraord9>y1 & sometimes1 miracul\s way4 ,b1 besides ?is great hon\r t ,god put on !m1 he e/abli%$ a =m ( gov]nm5t among !m1 9 :i* !y 7 divid$ into ?\s&s1 hundr$s1 fifties1 & t5s1 ,exod4 xviii4 #ca4 ,deut4 i4 #ae4 ea* ( :i* divisions _h _! respective capta9 or gov]nor2 :o are1 sometimes1 /yl$ ! nobles ( ! *ildr5 ( ,israel1 ,exod4 xxiv4 #aa4 ,& ^! gov]nors 7 g5]ally heads ( consid]able families among !m2 :i* 7 also divid$ 9 ! same way1 into ?\s&s1 fifties1 & t5s1 9 proportion to ! l>g5ess !re(2 ?us ,gideon1 speak+ ( 8 family1 9 ,judges vi4 #be4 calls x1 z ! ,hebrew ^w signifies1 8 ?\s&4 ,&1 9 ! same mann]1 _! armies 7 divid$1 :5 engag$ 9 w>2 ?us :5 ,jesse s5t ,david ) a pres5t1 into ! army1 to 8 bre?r51 he bade him deliv] x to ! capta9 ov] _! ?\s&1 #a ,sam4 xvii4 #ah4 & *ap4 xviii4 #ac4 ,& we read1 t ,saul made ,david 8 capta9 ov] a ?\s&2 :i* is ! same ) :at we1 9 our mod]n way ( speak+1 call a comm&+ (fic] ov] a regim5t ( soldi]s4 ,aga91 :5 ,david's soldi]s w5t out to w> aga9/ ,absalom1 x is said1 ,!y came out by hundr$s & by ?\s&s1 #b ,sam4 xviii4 #d4 ea* di/9ct company1 or regim5t1 hav+ _! comm&+ (fic]4 ,?us ! gov]nm5t 0 settl$ z to civil & milit>y affairs1 9 su* a way1 t ! head ( ! respective division1 _h a p[] ( judg+ 9 less] matt]s4 ,b s9ce !re 7 "s affairs ( ! greate/ importance to be transact$ 9 ! =m ( _! gov]nm5t1 by div9e direction1 ,god appo9t$ sev5ty m5 ( ! *ildr5 ( ,israel1 to assi/ ,moses 9 ^? matt]s1 9 :i* !y _h m imm$iately to d ) him2 & accord+ly he gave !m ! ,_s1 ,numb4 xi4 #af1 #ag4 t is1 ! extraord9>y inspiration ( ! ,_s2 :]eby he communicat$ 8 m9d & w to !m4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ rise ( ! ,sanh$rim2 & ^! _h a p[] ( judg+ 9 civil matt]s1 ?r\gh\t all ! ages ( ! *ur* till ! ,jews 7 made tribut>y to ! ,romans2 & aft] t1 ?is body ( m5 7 z vile & contemptible z !y _h be=e be5 hon\rable 9 ! eyes ( j & good m51 z appe>s by _! tumultu\s & unprec$5t$ behavi\r 9 ! trial ( our ,savi\r1 & ! malici\s prosecutions1 set on foot by !m1 aga9/ ! apo/les1 )\t any pret5ce or =m ( law4 ,aft] ! dea? ( ,jo%ua1 & ! eld]s t surviv$ him1 !re 0 an alt]ation 9 ! =m ( gov]nm5t1 occasion$ by ! oppression :i* !y 7 liable to f _! enemies1 :o insult$1 vex$1 & sometimes plund]$ !m ( _! sub/ance4 ,!n ,god rais$ up judges1 :o fir/ procur$ peace = !m1 by success 9 w>2 & aft]w>ds gov]n$ !m2 ?\gh )\t ! "* or ensigns ( royal dignity4 ,&1 ?is gov]nm5t n be+ successive1 !y 71 on ! dea? ( _! respective judges1 br\ght into great confusion1 e "o do+ t :i* 0 "r 9 8 own eyes1 till ano!r judge 0 rais$ up1 z "s future em]g5cy requir$ x4 ,?us ! po/ure ( _! affairs cont9u$1 z ! apo/le obs]ves1 ab\t ! space ( f\r hundr$ & fifty ye>s1 ,acts xiii4 #bj4 & !n x 0 alt]$1 :51 ?r\gh _! unsettl$ temp]1 !y desir$ a k+1 9 con=mity to ! cu/om ( ! nations r\nd ab\t !m2 :i* ?+ 0 displeas+ to ,god3 nev]!less1 he grant$ !m _! reque/1 #a ,sam4 viii4 #e-g4 & s ! gov]nm5t became regal4 ,& !n foll[$ a succession ( k+s1 set ov] ! :ole nation1 till ! division betwe5 ,judah & ,israel2 :5 !y became two di/9ct k+doms1 & s cont9u$1 till _! respective captivity4 ,^! ?+s be+ duly consid]$1 w give great light to sev]al ?+s conta9$ 9 scripture2 especially z to :at relates to ! civil affairs ( ! *ur* ( ,god4 ,&1 = our f>!r und]/&+ !re(1 x w be necess>y t we take a view ( ! gov]nm5t ( o!r nations1 ) :om !y 7 (t5 conv]sant4 ,we read almo/ ( z _m k+s 9 scripture1 z !re 7 cities 9 sev]al ( ^? c\ntries :i* lay r\nd ab\t !m2 ?us1 9 ,g54 xxxvi4 we read ( _m dukes & k+s1 7^: p[] 0 mu* ! same7 :o desc5d$ f ,esau4 ,^! _h v small dom9ions1 ea* ( !m be+1 z x is probable1 ! *ief gov]nor ( "o city1 or1 at mo/1 ( a little tract ( l& r\nd ab\t x2 &1 inde$1 besides ! ,assyrian1 & o!r mon>*ies1 t 7 ( a v l>ge ext5t1 & _h none :o /ood 9 competition ) !m1 "u t "*1 :ile !y subsi/$2 all o!r k+doms 7 v small2 !re=e f\r k+s 7 oblig$ to ent] into a conf$]acy1 to make w> ) ,sodom1 & ! f\r neighb\r+ cities1 :i* a v inconsid]able army might1 )\t mu* difficulty1 h subdu$1 ,g54 xiv4 #a1 c4 ,"o ( !m1 inde$1 is call$ k+ ( nations2 n z ?\gh he _h l>ge dom9ions1 b because he 0 ! *ief gov]nor ( a mix$ p1 f div]s nations1 :o 7 settl$ toge!r 9 "o di/9ct colony2 & ! k+ ( ,%9>1 !re spok5 (1 is n ! k+ ( ,babylon1 :o 0 too pot5t a pr9ce to h /ood 9 ne$ ( o!rs to jo9 ) him 9 ?is exp$ition2 b x 0 a petty k+1 :o reign$ 9 "s city ne> ,babylon1 & 0 tribut>y to ! ,assyrian empire4 ,^! f\r k+s1 ) all _! =ces1 7 s few 9 numb]1 t ,abraham 0 n afraid to attack !m2 :i* he did ) success4 ,aga91 we read1 t 9 ,jo%ua's "t1 ! k+s 9 ! l& ( ,canaan1 :om he subdu$1 _h1 ea* ( !m1 v small dom9ions1 consi/+ ( b "o capital city1 ) a few villages r\nd ab\t x4 ,?us we read ( ?irty "o k+s t reign$ 9 t c\ntry1 :i* 0 n s big z a f\r? "p ( ! k+dom ( ,engl&1 ,jo%4 xii4 ,& aft]w>ds mo/ ( ^! k+doms 7 swall[$ up by ! ,assyrian empire4 ,?us ! k+ ( ,assyria1 z ,rab%akeh boa/s1 _h entirely conqu]$ ! k+s ( ,hama?1 ,arphad1 ,gozan1 & ,h>an1 ) sev]al o!rs1 #b ,k+s xix4 #ab1 #ac4 ^! _h v small dom9ions1 & !re=e 7 easily subdu$ by =ces s mu* sup]ior to any t !y c\ld raise4 ,egypt1 inde$1 0 m =midable2 & !re=e we (t5 read 9 scripture ( ,israel's hav+ rec\rse to !m = help1 & are blam$ = tru/+ 9 !m m ?an ,god3 ,&1 9 ,arabia1 !re 7 "s k+s :o _h l>ge dom9ions1 z appe>s by ! va/ armies t !y rais$3 ,?us ,z]ah ! ,e?iopian came =? aga9/ ,asa1 ) a ?\s& ?\s& m51 #b ,*ron4 xvi4 #ai4 ,nev]!less1 ! *ur* ( ,god 0 able to /& its gr\nd2 =1 :e!r ! neighb\r+ k+s 7 _m ( !m1 conf$]ate aga9/ !m1 or ! armies !y rais$1 exce$+ num]\s1 l ! s& on ! sea %ore2 !y _h safety & protection1 z well z success 9 w>1 f ! c>e & bless+ ( provid5ce2 ( :i* we h an acc\nt 9 ! hi/ory ( scripture relat+ !reunto4 7#g47 ,x w be ( "s advantage1 9 ord] to our und]/&+ ! s5se ( scripture1 = u to enquire into ! mean+ ( ^? civil & religi\s (fices & *>act]s1 by :i* sev]al p]sons are describ$1 bo? 9 ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5t4 ,conc]n+ ! ,prie/s & ,levites1 we h _h occasion frequ5tly to insi/ on _! call & (fice3 ,among ! =m] ( ^!1 "o is /yl$ high-prie/2 :o 0 n only ! *ief m9i/] 9 holy ?+s "u ! ,jewi% disp5sation2 b presid$ ov] ! o!r prie/s 9 all ^? ?+s t respect$ ! temple-s]vice4 ,!re 0 also ano!r prie/1 :o _h pre-em95ce ov] 8 bre?r51 t 0 next to ! high-prie/ 9 (fice1 :o seems to be ref]r$ to1 9 #b ,k+s xxv4 #ah4 :]e we read ( ,s]iah1 ! *ief prie/1 & ,zephaniah ! second prie/4 ,?is (fice is n (t5 m5tion$ 9 scripture1 b is frequ5tly spok5 ( by ,jewi% writ]s3 ,!y call him1 :o 0 employ$ !re91 z ! au?or ( ! ,*aldee p>aphrase does on t text1 ! ,sagan3 ,&1 "s ?9k1 t ?is (fice 0 fir/ in/itut$ 9 ,numb4 iii4 #cb4 9 :i* ,eleaz>1 ! son ( ,a>on ! prie/ 0 to be *ief ov] ! *ief ( ! ,levites1 & to h ! ov]sight ( !m1 t kept ! *>ge ( ! sanctu>y3 ,& else:]e1 we read ( ,zadok & ,abia?>1 be+1 by way ( em95cy1 prie/s at ! same "t1 #b ,sam4 xv4 #ce4 by :i*1 x is probable1 we are to und]/&1 z _m expositors d1 t "o 0 ! high prie/1 ! o!r ! ,sagan2 :o 0 to p]=m ! (fice t belong$ to ! high prie/ 9 all ! bran*es !re(1 if he %\ld happ5 to be incapacitat$ = x4 ,besides ^!1 !re 7 o!rs :o 7 /yl$ *ief-prie/s1 z be+ ! heads ( _! respective classes1 & presid$ ov] !m :5 !y came to ,j]usalem1 to m9i/] 9 _! c\rses4 ,!re 0 also ! presid5t ( ! ,sanh$rim1 :o is g5]ally reckon$ "o ( ! *ief prie/s4 ,moreov]1 :5 any "o 0 by ! arbitr>y w ( ! gov]nors1 9 ! deg5]ate & decl9+ /ate ( ! ,jewi% *ur*1 depos$ f ! high-prie/hood1 b>ely to make way = ano!r fav\rite to enjoy t hon\r1 he 01 ?\gh dive/$ ( 8 (fice1 nev]!less call$ *ief prie/4 ,?is w give light to sev]al scriptures 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 9 :i* we (t5 read ( _m *ief prie/s at ! same "t1 ,see ,luke iii4 #b4 ,m>k xiv4 #ec4 ,aga91 z to ! ,levites1 ^! 7 n only appo9t$ to be ! high prie/'s m9i/]s 9 (f]+ gifts & sacrifices 9 ! temple2 b _m ( !m 7 engag$ 9 o!r (fices2 "s 9 in/ruct+ ! p1 9 ! respective cities :]e !y dwelt1 :o 7 to resort to !m = t purpose1 or 9 synagogues1 erect$ = ?is bran* ( public wor%ip4 ,o!rs 7 employ$ z judges 9 det]m9+ civil or ecclesia/ical1 matt]s4 ,aga91 we (t5 read1 9 scripture1 ( ,scribes3 ,^! 7 ( two sorts2 "s 7 employ$ only 9 civil matt]s2 & we sometimes read ( "o p]son1 9 p>ticul>1 :o 0 appo9t$ to be ! k+'s scribe4 ,?us 9 ,david's reign1 we read ( ,%emaiah ! scribe1 & 9 ,hezekiah's ( ,%ebna1 #a ,*ron4 xxiv4 #f4 #b ,k+s xviii4 #ah4 ,?is seems to h be5 a civil (fic]1 n mu* unlike a secret>y ( /ate among u2 & we seldom f9d m5tion made ( m ?an "o scribe at a "t1 except 9 ,solomon's reign 9 :i* !re 7 two1 #a ,k+s iv4 #d4 ,b besides ?is1 we (t5 read ( scribes :o 7 engag$ 9 o!r works2 ?us x is g5]ally suppos$1 t _m ( !m 7 employ$ 9 transcrib+ ! :ole1 or "s p>ts ( scripture1 = ! use ( ^? :o employ$ !m !re91 & gratifi$ !m = x2 :i* 0 necess>y = ! propagat+ religion 9 ^? ages1 9 :i* pr9t+ 0 n kn[n4 ,!re 7 o!rs :o expla9$ ! law to ! p4 ,?us ,ezra is /yl$1 a ready scribe 9 ! law ( ,moses1 ,ezra1 vii4 #f4 ,?is 0 an hon\rable & useful employm5t1 fai?fully manag$ by him & _m o!rs1 9 ! be/ ages ( ! *ur*4 ,b1 9 our ,savi\r's "t1 !re 7 scribes :o pret5d$ to exp\nd ! law1 & in/ruct ! p2 b ! doctr9es !y propagat$1 7 v contr>y to ! m9d ( ! ,holy ,gho/ 9 ,moses's writ+s2 & _! way ( prea*+ 0 v empty & unpr(itable3 ,^u :i* occasion x is said1 t our ,"l taught z "o hav+ au?ority1 & n z ! scribes1 ,matt4 vii4 #bi4 ,moreov]1 we sometimes read 9 ! ,new-,te/am5t1 ( ,lawy]s1 aga9/ :om our ,savi\r d5\nces woes1 = oppos+ him & 8 gospel4 ,?is is suppos$ by "s1 to be only a diff]5t "n giv5 to ! scribes2 inasmu* z !y practis$ ! law 9 public c\rts ( judicature1 & plead$ causes 9 ! ,sanh$r91 or taught 9 _! s*ools or religi\s assemblies2 bo? :i* ! scribes did4 ,& ! evangeli/ ,mat!w1 speak+ conc]n+ a lawy]1 :o ask$ our ,savi\r a "q1 ,:i* is ! great comm&m5t1 *ap4 xxii4 #ce1 #cf4 ,m>k m5tion+ ! same ?+1 calls him "o ( ! scribes1 ,m>k xii4 #bh4 ,s t ! same ?+1 = sub/ance1 seems to be int5d$ by bo? ( !m2 or if !re 0 any diff]5ce betwe5 !m1 z o!rs suppose !re 01 f :at is said 9 ,luke xi4 #dd1 #de4 t :5 our ,savi\r _h be5 reprov+ ! scribes & ,ph>isees1 ,"o ( ! lawy]s said unto him1 ?us say+ ?\ reproa*e/ u also1 :]e !y speak z ?\gh !y 7 di/9ct f !m3 yet x is evid5t f h5ce1 t h[ev] !y might be di/+ui%$ f !m1 9 o!r respects1 !y agre$ ) !m z engag$ 9 exp\nd+ ! law1 & h]e9 are said to lade m5 ) heavy burd5s & griev\s to be born2 :i* !y !mselves w\ld n t\* ) "o ( _! f+]s4 ,z = ^? civil (fic]s :i* we read ( 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t be=e ! captivity1 especially 9 ,david & ,solomon's reign1 !y 7 ei!r su* z 7 set ov] ! tribute1 ! pr9cipal ( :i* 0 at ! head ( ! treasury1 #a ,k+s iv4 #f4 & o!rs 7 employ$ "u !m1 to see t ! taxes 7 duly levi$ & paid3 ,^! are call$ receiv]s1 ,isa4 xxxiii4 #ah4 ,o!rs 7 employ$ 9 keep+ & adju/+ ! public records1 ( :i*1 "o 0 ! *ief2 :o1 by way ( em95ce1 is call$ ! record]3 ,& o!rs 7 appo9t$ to manage ! k+'s dome/ic affairs1 ( :i*1 ! *ief 0 set ov] ! h\sehold1 #b ,k+s xviii4 #ah4 ,ano!r is said to be set ov] ! ho/1 #a ,k+s iv4 #d4 :o ei!r _h ! *ief comm& ( ! army1 or else 0 appo9t$ to mu/] & det]m9e :o %\ld g to w>1 or be excus$ f x4 ,& !re is ano!r (fic] we read ( once 9 scripture1 viz4 he t c\nt$ ! t[]s1 ,isa4 xxxiii4 #ah4 ^: bus9ess seems to h be5 to survey & keep ! =tifications 9 repair2 b ^! n be+ s frequ5tly m5tion$ 9 scripture z o!rs1 we pass !m ov]1 & proce$ m especially to consid] "s *>act]s ( p]sons we meet ) 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,!re 0 "o sort ( (fic]s :o 7 conc]n$ 9 exact+ ! public rev5ues1 aft] ! ,jews 7 made tribut>y to ! ,roman empire3 ,^! are call$ publicans2 ! *ief ( :i* 7 g5]ally p]sons ( great hon\r & sub/ance1 :o sometimes f>m$ a bran* ( ! rev5ue1 & !y 71 = ! mo/ "p1 ,romans ( noble extract1 ( :om we h an acc\nt 9 ,cic]o#df1 & o!r hea!n writ]s2 b !re is no m5tion ( !m 9 scripture4 ,?is hon\rable po/ 0 nev] conf]r$ on ! ,jews2 nev]!less1 we read ( ,zac*eus1 :o is said to h be5 "o ( ! *ief among ! publicans1 ?\gh a ,jew1 ,luke xix4 #b4 ! mean+ ( :i* is1 t he 0 ! *ief (fic] 9 a p>ticul> port1 :o _h o!r publicans "u him2 ^: bus9ess 01 con/antly to att5d at ! ports1 & take an acc\nt ( ! taxes t 7 to be paid !re1 by ^? ( :om !y 7 exact$4 ,( ?is latt] sort 0 ,mat!w1 :o is call$ ! publican1 i4 e4 "o ( ! l[e/ (fic]s conc]n$ 9 ! rev5ue1 ,matt4 x4 #c4 comp>$ ) *ap4 ix4 #i4 ,^! 7 usually v pr(ligate 9 _! morals1 & incl9$ to oppress ^? ( :om !y receiv$ taxes1 probably to ga9 advantage to !mselves2 & 7 univ]sally hat$ by ! ,jews4 ,!re 0 ano!r sort ( m5 (t5 m5tion$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 t made ! greate/ pret5sions to religion1 b 7 mo/ remote f x1 & ju/ly br&$ ) ! "* ( hypocrites1 to wit1 ! ,ph>isees1 :o made !mselves popul> by _! ext]nal %ew ( piety4 ,!re is n1 inde$1 ! lea/ h9t ( !re be+ su* a sect among/ ! ,jews be=e ! captivity2 ?\gh1 x is true1 ! prophet ,isaiah1 ,isa4 lxv4 #e4 speaks ( a sort ( p t mu* resembl$ !m1 :i* said1 ,/& by ?yself1 come n ne> to me1 = ,i am holi] ?an ?\2 f :5ce1 x seems1 t !re 7 "s ( l pr9ciples 9 8 day2 unless we suppose t ?is scripture _h its accompli%m5t :5 ! sect ( ! ,ph>isees appe>$ 9 ! _w 9 a foll[+ age2 :i* 0 n long aft] ! reign ( ,alex&] ! great#dg1 betwe5 two & ?ree hundr$ ye>s be=e our ,savi\r's "t4 ,!y are g5]ally describ$ 9 scripture1 z pret5d+ to be m exp]t ?an all o!rs 9 ! k ( ! law2 b1 9 reality1 mak+ x void1 by e/abli%+ ^? oral traditions1 :i* 7 contr>y to ! true int5t & mean+ !re(1 &1 z sett+ up _! own righte\sness1 & dep5d+ on ! p]=mance ( "s less] duties ( ! law1 z t f :5ce !y expect$ a "r to et]nal life4 ,^! 7 ! greate/ enemies1 9 _! conduct1 z well z _! doctr9es1 to ,*ri/1 & 8 gospel4 ,!re 0 ano!r sect t jo9$ ) ! ,ph>isees1 9 p]secut+ & oppos+ our ,savi\r2 ?\gh o!rwise !y did n1 9 ! lea/1 accord ) "o ano!r2 & ^! 7 ! ,sadducees1 :o appe>$ 9 ! _w ab\t ! same "t ) ! ,ph>isees3 ,^! 7 m5 g5]ally reput$ z pr(ligate 9 _! morals1 & = t reason1 z mu* hat$ by ! common p1 z ! ,ph>isees 7 c>ess$ by !m4 ,!y adh]$ to ! ,philosophy ( ,epicurus2 & took occasion1 f !nce to d5y ! resurrection1 angels1 & spirits1 z !y are said to d 9 scripture1 ,acts xxiii4 #h4 ,x is true !y did n desire to be ?\ght irreligi\s1 ?\gh !y 7 really s2 yet our ,savi\r describes !m1 z well z ! ,ph>isees1 z hypocrites1 & invet]ate enemies ( ! gospel4 ,!re 0 ano!r sort ( p sometimes m5tion$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 viz4 ! ,sam>itans1 :o sep>at$ f ! ,jews1 out ( a private pique1 & built a di/9ct temple on m\nt ,g]izzim#dh2 & = ?is !y 7 excommunicat$ by ! ,jews1 & univ]sally hat$1 s t !re 0 no int]c\rse betwe5 !m1 ,john iv4 #i1 especially 9 ^? ?+s 9 :i* "o might be said to be oblig$ to ! o!r3 ,^! did v mu* corrupt ! wor%ip ( ,god1 s t ,*ri/ *>ges !m ) wor%ipp+ !y knew n :at1 v]4 #ab4 & x is obs]v$ conc]n+ !m1 aft] ! t5 tribes 7 c>ri$ captive into ,assyria1 & !y :o 7 left 9 ! l& fe>$ n ! ,"l1 t he s5t lions among/ !m1 #b ,k+s xvii4 #be4 ^u :i* occasion a prie/ 0 dismiss$ by ! k+ ( ,assyria1 "u pret5ce ( in/ruct+ !m 9 ! mann] ( ! ,god ( ! l&2 & he erect$ a /range m$ly ( religion1 consi/+ p>tly ( ^? corruptions !re91 :i* _h be5 practis$ by ! ,israelites = "s ages pa/1 & p>tly ( ! ,hea!n idolatry1 :i* !y br\ght f ,assyria2 ^u :i* acc\nt x is said1 ,!y fe>$ ! ,"l1 & s]v$ _! own gods aft] ! mann] ( ! nations :om !y c>ri$ away f !nce1 #b ,k+s xvii4 #cc4 ,!re is ano!r sort ( m51 m5tion$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 :o are call$ ,h]odians3 ,^! seem to h be5 a political r ?an a religi\s sect4 ,"s ( ! ,fa!rs1 inde$1 ?9k t !y 7 s call$ because !y complim5t$ ,h]od ) ! "* ( ! ,messiah#di1 :o1 z !y suppos$1 w\ld be a v fl\ri%+ pr9ce1 :o 0 to reign ov] !m1 accord+ to ! anci5t pr$iction ( ! patri>* ,jacob1 aft] ! sceptre 0 dep>t$ f ,judah3 ,b ?is seems to be a v improbable conjecture2 = ,h]od ! ,great 0 dead1 be=e we read any ?+ ( ! ,h]odians 9 scripture3 ,& ! ,jews _h an op9ion1 ab\t ?is "t1 t ! ,messiah %\ld nev] die1 ,john xii4 #cd4 ,!re=e1 ! mo/ probable op9ion is1 t ^! ,h]odians 71 9 _! fir/ rise1 ! fav\rites & c\rti]s ( ,h]od1 & dispos$ to give into any alt]ations t he 0 incl9$ to make 9 ! religi\s or civil affairs ( ! ,jews#ej4 ,by :at is said conc]n+ !m 9 scripture1 x is suppos$1 t !y 71 = ?y mo/ "p1 ,sadducees2 = if we comp>e ,matt4 xvi4 #f4 ) ,m>k viii4 #ae4 our ,savi\r w>ns 8 disciples ^u ! same occasion1 to wit1 _! hav+ =got to take bread1 to bew>e ( ! leav5 ( ! ,ph>isees & ( ! ,sadducees2 z ! =m] evangeli/ expresses x1 & ( ! leav5 ( ,h]od1 viz4 ! ,h]odians1 z x is 9 ! latt]3 ,n[1 ?\gh ^! ,h]odians1 or c\rt-p>asites1 might take _! fir/ rise 9 ! reign ( ,h]od ! ,great2 yet !re 0 a p>ty ( m5 succe$$ !m1 :o held ! same pr9ciples1 & 7 dispos$ to complim5t _! gov]nors ) _! civil & religi\s rights2 b !y m especially di/+ui%$ !mselves1 by _! propagat+ pr9ciples ( loyalty among ! p3 ,&1 :]eas ! ,jews1 "u a pret5ce t !y 7 a free nation1 7 v unwill+ to give tribute to ,ces>1 7?\gh !y w\ld n v5ture _! lives z ,judas ( ,galilee1 & "s o!rs _h done1 by refus+ x27 ^! ,h]odians laid x d[n z an article ( _! fai?1 t !y ought to pay tribute to ,ces>2 & !re=e1 :5 !y came ) ?is "q to our ,savi\r1 ,is x lawful to give tribute to ,ces>1 or n8 ,matt4 xxii4 #ag4 he soon discov]$ _! hypocrisy1 & knew ! design ( t "q z he might easily d f _! be+ ,h]odians4 ,?us conc]n+ ! v>i\s *>act]s ( p]sons m5tion$ 9 scripture1 z subs]vi5t to our und]/&+ !re(4 7#h47 ,aft] all ^! helps = ! und]/&+ ! s5se ( scripture1 !re is "o m :i* is univ]sally to be obs]v$2 namely1 t no s5se is to be giv5 ( any text1 b :at is agreeable to ! analogy ( fai?1 has a t5d5cy to advance ! div9e p]fections1 /a9 ! pride ( all fle%1 9 ! sight ( ,god1 &1 promote practical godl9ess 9 all its bran*es4 #a/1 ,scripture mu/ be expla9$ agreeably to ! analogy ( fai?4 ,x is suppos$ t !re is some?+ we dep5d on1 :i* we c prove to be ! fai? ( scripture1 or demon/rably f\nd$ ^u x3 ,?is we are b\nd to adh]e to2 o!rwise we mu/ be *>g$ ) scepticism1 & conclud$ n to "k :]e to set our feet 9 matt]s ( religion4 ,n[1 s f> z our fai? h]e9 is f\nd$ on scripture1 e s5se we give ( x mu/ be agreeable !reunto2 o!rwise we d z x 7 suppose t ! ^w ( ,god 9 "o place de/roys :at1 9 ano!r1 x e/abli%es1 :i* w\ld be a great reflection on t :i* is ! /&>d & rule ( our fai?4 ,i d n h]eby int5d1 t our s5tim5ts are to be a rule ( fai? to o!rs1 any f>!r ?an z !y are evid5tly conta9$ 91 or d$uc$ f scripture3 ,yet t :i* we believe1 z ?9k+ x to be ! s5se ( scripture1 is s f> a rule to u1 t1 :atev] s5se we give ( any o!r scripture1 mu/ be agreeable to x2 or else1 we mu/ be cont5t to ackn[l$ge1 t we are mi/ak5 9 "s ( ^? ?+s :i* we call$ articles ( fai?1 z f\nd$ !reon4 #b;dly1 ,no s5se giv5 ( scripture1 mu/ be contr>y to ! div9e p]fections3 ,?us1 :5 human passions are ascrib$ to ,god1 su* z grief1 fe>1 desire1 wra?1 fury1 indignation1 c4 ^! are n to be expla9$1 z :5 ! same passions are ascrib$ to m51 9 :i* s5se !y argue weakness & imp]fection4 ,& :5 any phrase ( scripture seems to repres5t him defective 9 p[]2 z 9 ,j]4 xiv4 #i4 #8,:y %\ld/ ?\ be z a man a/oni$1 z a mighty man t _c save8' we are to und]/& x z a *>ge t w\ld be unju/ly br\ght aga9/ ,god1 if he did n appe> 9 ! behalf ( 8 p1 by ^? :o are dispos$ to reproa* & f9d fault ) ! disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce3 ,b1 s9ce we h tak5 occasion1 9 expla9+ _m scriptures & doctr9es f\nd$ ^u !m1 to apply ?is rule2 ,i %all cont5t myself1 at pres5t1 ) ! b>e m5tion+ ( x4 #c;dly1 ,we are to expla9 scripture 9 su* a way1 z t x may h a t5d5cy to promote practical godl9ess 9 all its bran*es2 :i* is ! ma9 end & design !re(4 ,_m in/ances might be giv51 9 :i* ?is rule is to be appli$2 z :5 we are said1 9 ,rom4 vii4 #ad4 n to be "u ! law1 b "u grace2 we are n to und]/& ?is z ?\gh we 7 dis*>g$ f an obligation to yield ob$i5ce to :atev] ,god comm&s2 b ei!r1 z d5ot+ our be+ deliv]$ f ! condemn+ s5t5ce ( ! law2 or1 f ! c]emonial law1 to :i* ! gospel-disp5sation1 :i* is a display ( ! grace ( ,god1 is always oppos$4 ,& :5 x is said 9 ,eccl4 vii4 #af4 #8,be n righte\s ov]mu*1 nei!r make ?yself ov]wise3 ,:y %\ld/ ?\ de/roy ?yself8' ,we are n to und]/& !reby1 t !re is any dang] ( be+ too holy1 or /rict 9 ! p]=mance ( religi\s duties2 b z =bidd+ an hypocritical appe>+ to be m righte\s ?an we are1 or ent]ta9+ a pr\d & va9-glori\s conceit ( our own righte\sness1 because we p]=m "s duties ( religion4 ,aga91 !re are o!r scriptures :i* are sometimes p]v]t$1 z ?\gh !y intimat$1 t pray]1 or o!r religi\s duties1 7 n incumb5t on wick$ m52 z :5 x is said1 9 ,prov4 xxi4 #bg4 ,! sacrifice ( ! wick$ is an abom9ation to ! ,"l3 ,&1 *ap4 xxviii4 #i4 t 8 pray] is s1 or t he has no?+ to d ) ^? duties2 because x is said to su*1 9 ,psal4 l4 #af4 ,:at ha/ ?\ to d to decl>e my /atutes1 or1 t ?\ %\ld/ take my cov5ant 9 ?y m\?4 ,b ^! scriptures d n imply1 t !y are n oblig$ to p]=m religi\s duties2 b1 t x is contr>y to ! hol9ess ( ,god1 & a great provocation to him :5 !y reg>d n ! frame ( _s ) :i* !y p]=m !m1 :o draw nigh to him ) _! lips1 :5 _! he>t is f> f him1 or lay claim to ! bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 :ile cont9u+ 9 op5 ho/ility aga9/ him4 ,to apply ?is rule fully1 w\ld be to g ?r\gh ! :ole scripture1 & to %ew h[ all ! great doctr9es ( religion :i* are f\nd$ ^u x1 are con=m$ !reunto2 ,b ?is we h endeav\r$ to d 9 all ^? in/ances 9 :i* we h _h occasion to give ! s5se !re(2 & !re=e %all cont5t ourselves ) ?is brief specim51 & leave x to e "o to improve ^u x 9 8 daily m$itations1 9 enquir+ into ! s5se ( scripture1 9 ord] to 8 be+ f>!r e/abli%$ 9 t religion :i* is f\nd$ !reon4 ,footnote #cb3 ,_m in/ances ( ?is might be produc$1 viz4 ,g54 iii4 #ae4 in/ead (1 x %all bruise ?y head1 !y r5d] x %e2 by :i* !y und]/& ! ,virg9 ,m>y1 %all bruise ?y head1 t is1 ! s]p5t's4 ,&1 ,g54 xlviii4 #af4 in/ead (1 my "n %all be nam$ on !m1 :i* are ! words ( ,jacob1 conc]n+ ,joseph's sons2 x is r5d]$1 my "n %all be invok$1 or call$ ^u by !m2 :i* fav\rs ! doctr9e ( invocation ( sa9ts4 ,&1 9 ,psal4 xcix4 #e4 in/ead ( exalt ! ,"l ?y ,god1 & wor%ip at 8 holy hill1 !y read1 wor%ip 8 foot/ool2 :i* gives c\nt5ance to _! error ( pay+ div9e adoration to places or ?+s4 ,&1 9 ,heb4 xi4 #ba4 in/ead (1 ,jacob wor%ipp$ lean+ on ! top ( 8 /aff1 !y r5d] x1 he wor%ipp$ ! top ( 8 /aff4 ,&1 9 ,heb4 xiii4 #af4 in/ead (1 ) su* sacrifices ,god is well pleas$1 !y r5d] x1 ) su* sacrifices ,god is m]it$2 :i* !y make use ( to e/abli% ! m]it ( good works4 ,footnote #cc3 ,!re is inde$1 "o v]se 9 ,j]emiah1 *ap4 x4 #aa4 t is writt5 9 ,*aldee2 :i*1 x is probable1 !y did n1 at t "t1 well und]/&2 b ! prophet1 by ?is1 intimates to !m1 t !y %\ld be c>ri$ into a c\ntry :]e t language %\ld be us$2 & !re=e ! ,holy ,gho/ furni%es !m ) a message1 t !y 7 to deliv] to ! ,*aldeans1 f ! ,"l1 9 _! own language4 ,! gods1 t h n made ! heav5s & ! e>?1 ev5 !y %all p]i% f ! e>?1 & f ^! heav5s4 ,footnote #cd3 ,see ,vol4 ,i4 ,que/4 ,,iv4 p4 #fi1 seq4 ,footnote #ce3 ,see ,que/4 ,,clix1 ,,clx4 ,footnote #cf3 4 ,footnote #cg3 ,vide ,t4 ,williams on ! ,song ( ,solomon4 ,footnote #ch3 ,vide ,table ( ! ,ord] ( ! ,prophecies4 ,vol4 ,i4 p4 #ee4 ,footnote #ci3 ,! ^w is 1 :i* be+ nei!r a root to any o!r ^w1 nor d]iv$ f any o!r root1 by :i* ! s5se ( ,hebrew words is g5]ally kn[n1 nor f\nd any :]e 9 scripture1 except+ 9 ^? two or ?ree places :i* ref] to ?is p>ticul> disp5sation ( provid5ce2 x is an h>d matt] to det]m9e ! s5se ( x1 )\t comp>+ ^! two scriptures toge!r4--,x occurs ,numb4 xi4 #ca1 #cb4 ,exod4 xvi4 #ac4 ,psa4 cv4 #dj4 ,footnote #dj3 ,see ! epi/le to ! ,hebrews1 *ap4 v4 to ! x4 inclusive1 & #b ,cor4 x4 #a-f4 ,footnote #da3 ,see ,vol4 ,i4 p4 #gh4 ,footnote #db3 ,see ,lightfoot's ,h>mony ( ! ,f\r ,evangeli/s4 ,& 8 ,h>mony ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 ,vol4 ,i4 p4 #bfh4 ,footnote #dc3 ,?is is call$ ,synecdo*e4 ,footnote #dd3 ,?is is call$ a ,metonymy4 ,footnote #de3 ,see m ( ?is 9 an +5i\s disc\rse on ?is subject by ,smi? 9 ,solomon's portraiture ( old age4 ,footnote #df3 ,vid4 ,cic4 9 ,orat4 pro ,planc4 florem equitum ,romanorum ornam5tum civitatis1 firmam5tum reipublic publicanorum ord9e cont9]i4 ,& 9 8 oration1 ad ,qu9tum ,fratrem1 he has _m ?+s conc]n+ ! dignity ( ! publicans1 & _! advantage to ! commonweal?3 accord+ly he says1 ,si publicanis adv]semur ord9em d nobis optime m]itum1 p] nos cum republica conjunctum1 a nobis1 a republica disjungimus4 ,&1 9 8 famili> epi/les1 ,lib4 xix4 ,epi/4 x4 he calls !m1 ,ord9em sibi semp] comm5datissimum2 ad ,atticum1 ,lib4 vii4 ,epi/4 vii4 he says1 ,cs>i amicissimos fuisse publicanos4 ,footnote #dg3 ,see ,joseph4 ,antiquit4 ,lib4 xiii4 ,cap4 ix4 ,& we h an acc\nt ( _! pride & insol5ce 9 ! same au?or1 *ap4 xviii4 & ( ! great di/urbance t !y made 9 civil gov]nm5ts1 if *ief magi/rates did n please !m4 ,footnote #dh3 ,see ,joseph4 ,antiquit4 ,lib4 xi4 ,cap4 viii4 ,footnote #di3 ,see ,t]tull4 9 prscrip4 adv4 ,hr4 ,cap4 xlv4 & ,epiphanius1 9 ,hr4 ,cap4 xx4 ,footnote #ej3 ,t ,h]od 0 dispos$ to make alt]ations 9 ! ,jews religion1 by add+ to x a mixture ( sev]al rites & c]emonies1 tak5 f ! ,hea!n1 is affirm$ by "s4 ,see ,cunu de ,rep4 ,hb4 ,lib4 i ,cap4 xvi4 :o quotes ,josephus z say+1 t he alt]$ ! anci5t laws ( _! c\ntry4 ,que/4 ,,clviii41 ,,clix41 ,,clx4 ,,que/4 ,,clviii4 ,by :om is ! ^w ( ,god to be prea*$8 ,,answ4 ,! ^w ( ,god is to be prea*$ only by su* z are suffici5tly gift$1 & also duly approv$ & call$ to t (fice4 ,,que/4 ,,clix4 ,h[ is ! ^w ( ,god to be prea*$ by ^? t are call$ !reto8 ,,answ4 ,!y t are call$ to lab\r 9 ! m9i/ry ( ! ^w1 are to prea* s\nd doctr9e1 dilig5tly2 9 season1 & out ( season2 pla9ly1 n 9 ! entic+ words ( man's wisdom1 b 9 demon/ration ( ! _s1 & p[]1 fai?fully1 mak+ kn[n ! :ole c\ncil ( ,god2 wisely1 apply+ !mselves to ! necessities & capacities ( ! he>]s2 zeal\sly1 ) f]v5t love to ,god1 & ! s\ls ( 8 p2 s9c]ely1 aim+ at 8 glory1 & _! conv]sion1 edification1 & salvation4 ,,que/4 ,,clx4 ,:at is requir$ ( ^? t he> ! ^w prea*$8 ,,answ4 ,x is requir$ ( ^? t he> ! ^w prea*$1 t !y att5d ^u x ) dilig5ce1 prep>ation1 & pray]1 exam9e :at !y he>1 by ! scripture1 receive ! tru? ) fai?1 love1 meekness1 & read9ess ( m9d1 z ! ^w ( ,god2 m$itate1 & conf] ( x2 hide x 9 _! he>t1 & br+ =? ! fruit ( x 9 _! lives4 ,hav+ consid]$1 :at me?od we are to take1 9 our private /ation1 or capacity1 to und]/& ! ^w ( ,god2 we h great reason to be ?ankful1 t he has orda9$ t x %\ld be publicly prea*$1 or expla9$1 z a f>!r means conducive to ?is end4 ,& accord+ly we are l$1 9 ^! answ]s1 to %ew1 :o !y are t ,god has call$ to ?is "w2 & h[ su* ought to p]=m x2 & ) :at frame ( _s we ought to att5d on x4 ,i4 ,! p]sons by :om ! ^w ( ,god is to be prea*$2 & ^! are only su*1 :om he has qualifi$ ) gifts suffici5t = x2 & !y ought also to be duly approv$ (1 :5 call$ h]eunto1 by ^? among :om ! provid5ce ( ,god directs !m to ex]cise _! m9i/ry4 #a4 ,conc]n+ ! qualifications :i* are necess>y1 9 ^? t are employ$ 9 prea*+ ! gospel4 ,"h x is to be obs]v$ 9 g5]al1 t !y mu/ be suffici5tly gift$ = x2 :i* is s evid5t1 t x w\ld be unreasonable = any "o to d5y x1 s9ce no "o is to attempt any ?+ t he is n able to p]=m2 especially if x be a "w ( ! highe/ importance1 & ! unskilful manag+ !re( may h a t5d5cy to d prejudice to1 r ?an advance ! int]e/ ( ,*ri/4 ,x w\ld be a reflection on ! wisdom ( a ma/]1 to employ 8 s]vant 9 a "w t he has no capacity =1 or entru/ him ) an affair t is l to misc>ry 9 8 h&s4 ,9 l mann]1 we are n to suppose t ,god calls any to prea* ! gospel1 b ^? :om he has1 9 "s measure1 furni%$ = x2 ?\gh1 x is true1 ! be/ may say1 z ! apo/le does1 ,we are n suffici5t ( ourselves1 to ?9k any ?+ z ( ourselves2 b our suffici5cy is ( ,god3 ,yet he adds1 t !y :o are employ$ by him 9 ?is "w1 are made able m9i/]s ( ! ,new-,te/am5t1 #b ,cor4 iii4 #e1 #f4 ,x is1 inde$1 a difficult matt] to det]m9e :o are suffici5tly gift$ = x2 ! "w be+ s great & our natural & acquir$ end[m5ts v small1 if comp>$ ) x4 ,b t we may briefly consid] ?is matt]1 x may be obs]v$1 7#a47 ,t "s qualifications are moral1 )\t :i*1 !y :o prea* ! gospel1 w\ld be a reproa* to x4 ,^! respect1 m especially1 ! conv]sation ( ^? :o are engag$ 9 ?is "w1 :i* ought to be blameless & exempl>y2 n only in(f5sive1 b su* z !y1 :om !y are call$ to in/ruct1 may safely copy aft]4 ,?us ! apo/le makes a solemn appeal1 :5 he says1 ,ye are witnesses1 & ,god also1 h[ holily1 & ju/ly1 & unblameably we behav$ ourselves among y t believe1 #a ,!ss4 ii4 #aj4 ,& he advises ! ,cor9?ians to be foll[]s ( him1 #a ,cor4 iv4 #af4 & comm5ds ! *ur* else:]e1 = con=m+ !mselves to 8 example1 s f> z x 0 agreeable to t ( our ,savi\r1 #a ,!ss4 i4 #f4 9 :i* respect alone ! be/ ( m5 are to be foll[$1 #a ,cor4 xi4 #a4 ,n[ ?is supposes t !y h t :i* we call ! moral qualifications1 necess>y to ! "w ( ! m9i/ry1 )\t :i*1 a p]son w d m hurt1 by 8 example1 ?an he c d good by 8 doctr9e2 inasmu* z he w lay a /umbl+-block 9 ! way ( ,*ri/ians1 :o w\ld be ready to say1 z ! apo/le does to "s ( ^? :o 7 tea*]s among ! ,jews2 ,?\ :i* tea*e/ ano!r1 tea*e/ ?\ n ?yself8 ,rom4 ii4 #ba4 or1 do/ ?\ live 9 ! practice ( ^? crimes1 :i* ?\ condemne/ 9 o!rs1 & exhorte/ !m to avoid8 ,?is qualification !re=e1 mu/ be suppos$ to be necess>y2 &1 inde$1 an exp]im5tal k ( div9e tru?s1 w greatly furni% !m to communicate ! same to o!rs1 & _s !m1 ) zeal1 9 us+ _! utmo/ endeav\rs1 t !y may be made p>tak]s ( ! same exp]i5ces :i* !y !mselves1 h be5 fav\r$ )4 ,nev]!less1 we are n to suppose t ?is alone w w>rant a p]son's engag+ 9 ! "w ( ! m9i/ry2 = !n e "o :o has exp]i5c$ ! grace ( ,god1 might attempt x1 h[ unable soev] he be to manage x to ! glory ( ,god1 & ! edification ( ! *ur*4 ,!re=e1 7#b47 ,!re are o!r qualifications m directly subs]vi5t h]eunto4 ,^! ! apo/le speaks (1 :5 he describes a gospel-m9i/] z "o :o is apt to tea*1 #a ,tim4 iii4 #b4 & able rightly to divide ! ^w ( tru?1 #b ,tim4 ii4 #ae4 &1 by s\nd doctr9e1 to exhort & conv9ce ga9say]s1 ,tit4 i4 #i4 ,!y :o take ^u !m to expla9 scripture1 & apply x to ! consci5ces ( m51 ought1 c]ta9ly1 ) great dilig5ce & h>d /udy1 to use _! utmo/ endeav\rs to und]/& x4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t !y ought to be able to reason1 or inf] j consequ5ces f x2 :]eby !y may appe> to be well v]s$ 9 ^? great doctr9es1 on :i* our fai? & religion is f\nd$4 ,?is1 inde$1 mu/ be confess$ to be a "w ( difficulty2 &1 !y :o ?9k !mselves be/ furni%$ 9 ?is respect1 w h reason to conclude1 z ! apo/le says1 t !y "k b 9 "p1 & prophesy 9 "p1 #a ,cor4 xiii4 #i4 ,to ?is we may add1 t !re are v>i\s p>ts ( le>n+1 t may be reckon$1 9 "s respects1 ornam5tal1 :i* w\ld t5d to secure him t prea*es ! gospel f contempt2 & o!rs1 t are m imm$iately subs]vi5t to our und]/&+ scripture1 namely1 a be+ well acqua9t$ ) ^? languages1 9 :i* ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5t 7 writt51 & able to make critical rem>ks on ! /yle & mode ( expression us$ 9 ea* ( !m1 & a be+ conv]sant 9 ! writ+s ( ^?1 :e!r 9 our own or o!r languages1 :o h cle>ly & judici\sly expla9$ ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 or l$ u into ! k ( ^? ?+s t h a t5d5cy to illu/rate !m4 ,&1 inasmu* z prea*+ conta9s 9 x an address to ! judgm5ts & consci5ces ( m51 ,i _c b reckon x a qualification necess>y 9 ord] h]eunto1 t all ^? p>ts ( le>n+ t h a t5d5cy to enl>ge ! reason+ faculties1 or help u to see ! connexion or dep5d5ce ( "o ?+ ^u ano!r1 %\ld be att5d$ to1 t we may h]eby be fitt$ to convey our ideas ) judgm5t & me?od4 ,^! qualifications are to be acquir$4 ,we pass by ^? t are natural1 to wit1 a suffici5t degree ( p>ts1 & su* an elocution z is necess>y = ^? :o are to speak to ! edification ( an audi5ce1 )\t :i* all o!r endeav\rs to furni% !mselves = ?is "w1 w be to v little purpose4 #b4 ,!y1 by :om ! ^w ( ,god is to be prea*$1 are to be duly approv$ & call$ to t (fice4 ,a p]son may ?9k himself qualifi$ = x )\t suffici5t gr\nd2 !re=e ?is matt] ought to be submitt$ to ! judgm5t ( o!rs1 by ^: approbation he is to engage 9 ?is "w4 ,! fir/ ?+ t is to be enquir$ into1 is2 :e!r he is call$ to x by ,god1 n only by 8 provid5ce1 :i* op5s a door = 8 prea*+ ! gospel1 b by ! success :i* he is pleas$ to grant to 8 endeav\rs1 9 ord] to 8 be+ duly qualifi$ = x8 ,not)/&+1 s9ce p]sons may be mi/ak51 & ?9k !y h a div9e call h]eunto1 :5 !y h n2 x is necess>y t !y %\ld be approv$ by ^? :o are suffici5t judges ( ?is matt]1 t !y may n be expos$ to temptation1 s z to engage 9 a "w :i* !y are n deem$ suffici5t =4 ,n t x is 9 ! p[] ( m9i/]s1 or *ur*es1 especially accord+ to ! pres5t situation ( ?+s1 to h9d] an unqualifi$ p]son :o has too high ?\ghts ( 8 own abilities1 f prea*+ to a numb] ( p t is dispos$ to he> him2 yet no "o is b\nd or ought1 9 prud5ce1 or fai?fulness to ,god or man1 to own any to be a m9i/]1 ^: gifts d n r5d] him fit to be approv$2 nor1 on ! o!r h&1 c any judgm5t be pass$ on ?is matt]1 )\t suffici5t acqua9tance or conv]sation ) him1 t !reby x may be kn[n :e!r he be a workman t ne$e? n to be a%am$1 & able rightly to divide ! ^w ( tru?4 ,"h1 ,i ?9k1 !re is "s diff]5ce betwe5 ! approbation t ought to be pass$ on ^? :o fir/ engage 9 ! "w ( prea*+1 & ! call to ! pa/oral (fice2 ! latt] supposes ! =m]2 & !re=e a p]son ought fir/ to be approv$ (1 z fit to prea* ! gospel1 9 ! op9ion ( ^? :o are all[$ to be compet5t judges h]e(1 :i* is necess>y to 8 entrance on t "w ) reputation & acceptance2 )\t :i*1 he is to /& & fall to 8 own ma/]1 & acquiesce 9 ! approbation ( ^? :o are will+ to sit "u 8 m9i/ry2 :ile o!rs are n b\nd 7z be+ de/itute ( suffici5t evid5ce7 to conclude him furni%$ =1 or call$ to x4 ,z to ! call to ! pa/oral (fice2 ?\gh no "o has a "r to impose pa/ors on *ur*es2 yet x is ! indisp5sible duty ( e *ur* n b>ely to enquire2 :e!r ! p]son1 :om !y h a desire to call to t (fice1 be su* an "o z is approv$ by ! great] numb] ( !m2 b1 :e!r ! /ep !y are tak+ h]e91 is su* z has a t5d5cy to secure _! reputation z a *ur* ( ,*ri/1 )\t expos+ !m to ! j blame & c5sure ( o!rs1 :o are 9 ! same fai? & ord] ) !mselves8 t !y may d no?+ t is 9 ! lea/ (f5sive1 or t has a t5d5cy to weak5 ! int]e/ ( ,*ri/ 9 8 *ur*es4 ,x is true1 no "o c put a /op to _! proce$+1 if !y are resolv$ to set ov] !m "o t is n only sc&al\s 9 8 conv]sation1 b incl9$ to prea* :at is subv]sive ( ! fundam5tal articles ( our fai?2 yet !y _c h]eby act z a *ur* t has obta9$ m]cy f ,god to be fai?ful1 or engage 9 ?is important "w ) judgm5t4 ,x is !re=e exp$i5t1 t *ur*es %\ld set ov] !m m9i/]s approv$ by o!rs z s\nd 9 ! fai?1 z well z reckon$1 by !mselves1 able to prea* to _! edification2 &1 9 ord] h]eunto1 x is exp$i5t t "s m9i/]s1 & memb]s ( o!r *ur*es1 %\ld be pres5t at _! inve/iture 9 t (fice1 to :i* !y h call$ !m1 n b>ely z be+ witnesses ( _! fai? & ord]1 9 common ) ! :ole assembly1 b z te/ify+ h]eby _! approbation ( _! proce$+s1 & giv+ gr\nd to ! _w to conclude1 t t p]son1 :om !y h call$1 is own$ by o!rs1 z well z !mselves4 ,&1 9 ord] !reunto1 x is necess>y t m9i/]s1 :o are to jo9 9 begg+ ! bless+ ( ,god on _! proce$+s1 & giv+ a ^w ( exhortation to !m1 %\ld be satisfi$ conc]n+ ! fitness ( him :om ! *ur* has call$ to t (fice2 :i* is suppos$ by _! be+ pres5t1 & be>+ _! respective p>ts !re94 ,?is1 ,i ?9k1 is int5d$ by t expression ( ! apo/le1 9 :i* he advises ,timo?y1 to lay h&s sudd5ly on no man2 nor to be p>tak] ( o!r m5's s9s2 b to keep himself pure1 #a ,tim4 v4 #bb4 t is1 )\t guilt1 z be+ active 9 approv+ ^? t he ought n to approve (4 ,i d n1 by ?is1 take ! p[] out ( ! h&s ( ! *ur*1 ( sett+ a pa/or ov] !mselves2 b only h]eby argue ! exp$i5cy ( _! consult+ ! hon\r ( ! gospel h]e91 & act+ s1 z t !y may h ! approbation ( o!r *ur*es 9 t solemnity4 ,,ii4 ,we are n[ to consid] h[ ! ^w ( ,god is to be prea*$ by ^? :o are qualifi$1 approv$1 & call$ !reunto2 & t1 bo? z to doctr9es to be insi/$ on1 & ! mann] 9 :i* !y are to be deliv]$4 #a4 ,:at !y are to prea*1 ought to be s\nd doctr9e1 & t n b>ely :at is deem$ to be s by him t prea*es x2 s9ce !re is sc>ce any "o b ?9ks himself s\nd 9 ! fai?1 h[ remote soev] 8 s5tim5ts may be f ! true int5t & mean+ ( ! ^w ( ,god4 ,b h]eby we und]/& ^? doctr9es :i* are s call$ by ! apo/le1 ,tit4 i4 #i4 su* z are agreeable to t =m ( s\nd words :i* is transmitt$ to u by div9e inspiration1 #b ,tim4 i4 #ac4 ! doctr9e :i* is accord+ to godl9ess1 #a ,tim4 vi4 #c4 z hav+ a t5d5cy to recomm5d & promote x4 ,?is is /yl$ else:]e1 ,! fai? once deliv]$ to ! sa9ts2 :i* is n only to be prea*$1 b e>ne/ly cont5d$ =1 ,jude1 v]4 #c4 ,^! are su* doctr9es z h a t5d5cy to advance ! glory ( ,god1 & d good to ! s\ls ( m51 t are reli%$ & sav\r$ by s9c]e ,*ri/ians1 :o "k ! tru?1 z x is 9 ,jesus2 & are n\ri%$ up1 z ! apo/le says1 9 ! words ( fai? & ( good doctr9e1 #a ,tim4 iv4 #f4 ,?is1 z x has a peculi> ref]5ce to ! gospel1 & ! way ( salvation conta9$ !re91 is call$ prea*+ ,*ri/1 ,col4 i4 #ah4 or a det]m9+ to "k no?+2 t is1 to appe> to "k1 or to discov] no?+1 save ,jesus ,*ri/ & him crucifi$1 #a ,cor4 ii4 #b4 or deliv] no?+ b :at t5ds to set =? ! p]son & (fices ( ,*ri/1 ei!r directly1 or 9 its remote t5d5cy !reunto4 ,our ,savi\r advises ! *ur*1 to take he$ :at !y he>1 ,m>k iv4 #bd4 z signify+1 t we are to receive no doctr9es b :at are agreeable to ! gospel4 ,& ?is is a suffici5t intimation t su* only are to be prea*$1 ! contr>y to :i* me?od ( prea*+1 ! apo/le calls p]v]t+ ! gospel ( ,*ri/2 & adds1 t ?\gh we1 or an angel f heav51 prea* any o!r gospel ?an t :i* we h prea*$1 let him be accurs$1 ,gal4 i4 #g1 #h4 ,^! are ! only doctr9es t ,god w own1 because !y t5d to set =? 8 p]fections1 z !y 7 at fir/ communicat$ by him = t end4 #b4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! mann] 9 :i* ^! doctr9es are to be prea*$4 ,?is is laid d[n 9 sev]al heads1 7#a47 ,dilig5tly & con/antly1 9 season & out ( season1 consid]+ ?is "w z ! ma9 bus9ess ( life1 t :i* a m9i/] is to give himself :olly to1 #a ,tim4 iv4 #ae4 & all 8 /udies are to be subs]vi5t to ?is end4 ,he is to rejoice 9 all opportunities1 9 :i* he may lead ^? :om he is call$ to m9i/] to1 9 ! way to heav51 & be will+ to lay out 8 /r5g?1 & ^? abilities :i* ,god has giv5 him1 to 8 glory4 ,?us ! apo/le says1 ,i w\ld v gladly sp5d1 & be sp5t = y1 #b ,cor4 xii4 #ad4 ,?is argues1 t ! ^w is n b>ely to be prea*$ occasionally1 z ?\gh x 7 to be hid f ! _w1 or only imp>t$1 :5 ! leisure or incl9ation ( ^? :o are call$ !reto1 w admit ( x4 ,! "* :i* ! apo/le gives ( gospel-m9i/]s1 is1 t !y wat* = ! s\ls ( ^? to :om !y m9i/]2 t is1 !y wait = ! be/ & fitte/ seasons to inculcate div9e tru?s to !m4 ,?is is p>ticul>ly express$ by prea*+ ! ^w1 & be+ in/ant 9 season1 & out ( season1 reprov+1 rebuk+1 & exhort+ ) all long-suff]+ & doctr9e1 #b ,tim4 iv4 #b4 :i* implies1 t x ought to be prea*$1 n only on t day1 :i* ,god has sanctifi$ = public wor%ip1 ( :i* prea*+ is a "p2 b on all occasions1 :5 !y are appreh5sive t ! p are desir\s to receive & he> x4 7#b47 ,x is to be prea*$ pla9ly4 ,?us ! apo/le says1 ,we use great pla9ness ( spee*1 #b ,cor4 iii4 #ab4 ,?is me?od ( prea*+ is inconsi/5t ) ! us+ un9telligible expressions3 :i* nei!r !y nor _! he>]s well und]/&4 ,! /yle ought to be famili>1 & adapt$ to ! meane/ capacities2 :i* may be done )\t expos+ x to contempt4 ,& x is p>ticul>ly obs]v$1 t x ought n to be1 9 ! entic+ words ( man's wisdom1 b 9 demon/ration ( ! ,_s & ( p[]2 z ! apo/le says conc]n+ 8 me?od ( prea*+1 #a ,cor4 ii4 #ad4 ,! great design h]e(1 is1 n to please ! e> ) well turn$ p]iods1 or rhetorical expressions1 or an affectation ( %ew+ skill 9 human le>n+1 9 ^? in/ances 9 :i* x is n directly adapt$ to edification1 or r5d]$ subs]vi5t to ! expla9+ ( scripture4 ,a demon/rative way ( prea*+1 is n1 inde$1 oppos$ to ?is pla9ness t is "h int5d$ b x is ! demon/ration ( ! ,_s2 :i*1 ?\gh x diff]s f t :i* ! apo/les 7 fav\r$ ) 7:o 7 l$ into ! doctr9es !y prea*$1 by imm$iate inspiration27 yet we are to endeav\r to prove1 by /r5g? ( argum5t1 t :at we deliv] is agreeable to ! m9d & w ( ,god !re92 & yet to d ?is ) t pla9ness ( address1 z ^? :o desire to awak5 ! consci5ces ( m51 & give !m ! fulle/ conviction1 prov+ f ! scripture1 t :at we say is true4 ,?is acc\nt ! apo/le gives ( 8 m9i/ry1 #b ,cor4 iv4 #b4 z :at 0 mo/ adapt$ to answ] ! valuable ends !re(4 7#c47 ,! ^w ( ,god is to be prea*$ fai?fully2 :i* supposes t !y :o are call$ to ?is "w1 h ! s\ls ( ^? :om !y prea* to1 committ$ to _! c>e2 s t1 if !y p]i% = want ( due in/ruction1 !y are1 = ?is neglect1 f\nd guilty be=e ,god4 ,?us ,god says to ! prophet1 ,son ( man1 ,i h made !e a wat*man to ! h\se ,israel1 ,ezek4 iii4 #ag1 c4 & !re=e he 0 to give !m w>n+1 :i*1 if he did1 he deliv]$ 8 own s\l2 b if n1 ,god intimates to him t _! blood %\ld be requir$ at 8 h&4 ,?is supposes t !y are acc\ntable to ,god = ! doctr9es !y deliv]2 = :i* reason ! apo/le speaks ( !m1 z /ew>ds ( ! my/]ies ( ,god1 ( :om x 0 requir$ t !y %\ld be f\nd fai?ful1 #a ,cor4 iv4 #a1 #b4 &1 z a p>ticul> in/ance !re(1 he makes a solemn appeal to ! eld]s ( ! *ur* ( ,ephesus1 t he _h kept back no?+ t 0 pr(itable unto !m1 nor %unn$ to decl>e all ! c\nsel ( ,god1 ,acts xx4 #bg4 ,?is fai?fulness 9 ! ex]cise ( ! m9i/ry1 is oppos$ to _! hav+ respect ( p]sons f "s obligation :i* !y are laid "u to !m1 or ! prospect ( "s advantage t !y expect f !m1 :i* makes !m sp>+ 9 reprov+ ^? :o are blame-wor?y1 = fe> ( giv+ (f5ce1 or los+ _! fri5d%ip4 ,x is also oppos$ to prea*+ ^? doctr9es :i* are suit$ to ! hum\rs & corruptions ( m51 & neglect+ to insi/ on ! mo/ necess>y & important tru?s2 because !y appreh5d t !y w be ent]ta9$ ) disgu/4 ,?is is to act z ?\gh _! ma9 design 7 to please m5 r ?an ,god4 ,& x is v remote f ! conduct ( ! prophet ,isaiah2 :o1 :5 he 0 in=m$ t ! p desir$ t ! prophets w\ld prophesy smoo? ?+s to !m1 & cause ! holy "o ( ,israel to cease f be=e !m1 ,isa4 xxx4 #aj1 #aa4 he takes occasion to repres5t ,god z ! holy "o ( ,israel1 9 ! foll[+ words1 & to d5\nce ! judgm5ts :i* he w\ld br+ ^u !m1 h[ unwill+ soev] !y 7 to receive ?is doctr9e f him4 ,&1 to ?is we may add1 t !y are to be reckon$ no o!r ?an unfai?ful 9 _! me?od ( prea*+1 :o1 "u a pret5ce ( press+ ! obs]vance ( moral duties1 set aside ! great doctr9es ( fai? 9 ,*ri/1 & ju/ification by 8 righte\sness1 :i* is ! only f\ndation ( our acceptance 9 8 sight4 ,conc]n+ :i* we may say1 )\t be+ suppos$ to h light ?\ghts ( moral virtue2 t ! "o ought1 9 no wise to exclude ! o!r4 ,nei!r c !y be reckon$ fai?ful1 :o %un to decl>e ^? important tru?s1 on :i* ! glory ( ,god1 & ! com=t ( 8 p dep5d2 & !re=e1 if morality be rightly prea*$1 x ought to be inculcat$ f evangelical motives1 & connect$ ) o!r tru?s t h a t5d5cy m directly to set =? ! ,m$iator's glory2 :i* ought n to be laid aside z controv]t$ doctr9es1 :i* all _c acquiesce 91 z suppos+ t ! temp]s1 or r ! ignorance & corruption ( m51 w n be> !m4 7#d47 ,! ^w ( ,god is to be prea*$ wisely4 ,?is wisdom consi/s1 #a4 ,9 ! *oice ( ^? subjects1 t h ! greate/ t5d5cy to promote ! int]e/ ( ,*ri/1 & ! good ( mank9d 9 g5]al4 ,!re are _m doctr9es :i* mu/ be all[$ to be true1 t are n ( equal importance ) o!rs2 nor s mu* adapt$ to promote ! "w ( salvation1 & ! glory ( ,god !re94 ,!re are "s doctr9es :i* ! apo/le calls ! pres5t tru?1 #b ,pet4 i4 #ab4 9 :i* he in/ructs ^? to :om he writes4 ,accord+ly1 ^? tru?s are to be frequ5tly inculcat$1 :i* are mo/ opposite to ! dictates ( corrupt nature & c>nal reason2 because ( _! hol9ess1 spirituality1 beauty1 & glory4 ,aga91 ^? doctr9es are to be expla9$ & support$ by ! mo/ solid & judici\s me?ods ( reason+1 :i* are v mu* p]v]t$ & und]m9$ by ! subtle enemies ( our salvation4 ,& :atev] tru? is necess>y to be kn[n1 z subs]vi5t to godl9ess1 :i* multitudes are ignorant (1 ?is is to be frequ5tly insi/$ on1 t !y may n be de/roy$ = lack ( k2 & ^? duties1 :i* we are mo/ prone to neglect1 9 :i* ! life & p[] ( religion discov]s itself1 ^! are to be inculcat$ z a means to promote practical godl9ess4 #b4 ,! wisdom ( ^? t prea* ! gospel f>!r appe>s1 9 suit+ _! disc\rses to ! capacities ( _! he>]s2 ( :om1 x mu/ be suppos$1 #a/1 ,t "s are ignorant & weak 9 ! fai? :o _c easily take 9 ^? tru?s t are1 ) mu* m ease1 appreh5d$ & receiv$ by o!rs2 = _! sake ! ^w ( ,god is to be prea*$ ) ! greate/ pla9ness & famili>ity ( /yle4 ,?us ! apo/le speaks ( "s :o ne$$ to be f$ ) milk1 be+ unskilful 9 ! ^w ( righte\sness1 &1 z x 71 babes 9 k1 ,heb4 v4 #ab-ad4 :]eas o!rs1 t he comp>es to /rong m51 7 f$ ) meat1 t 0 agreeable to !m4 ,by :i* he do? n int5d1 z ,i appreh5d1 a diff]5ce ( doctr9es1 z ?\gh "s 7 to h no?+ prea*$ to !m b moral duties3 :ile o!rs 7 to h ! doctr9es ( ju/ification1 & fai? 9 ,*ri/1 c4 prea*$ to !m2 b r a diff]5t way ( manag+ !m1 respect+ ! clos5ess & connexion ( ^? me?ods ( reason+ by :i* !y are e/abli%$ :i* "s are bett] able to improve & receive advantage by1 ?an o!rs4 #b;dly1 ,"s mu/ be suppos$ to be wav]+1 & 9 dang] ( be+ p]v]t$ f ! fai? ( ! gospel2 = _! sakes ! mo/ /rong & cog5t argum5ts are to be made use (1 & well manag$1 9 ord] to _! e/abli%m5t !re91 & ^? objections t are g5]ally br\ght aga9/ x1 answ]$4 #c;dly1 ,o!rs are lukew>m & indiff]5t 9 matt]s ( religion2 ^! ne$ to h awak5+ tru?s1 insi/$ on ) great s]i\sness & affection1 suit$ to ! occasion !re(4 #d?ly1 ,o!rs are assault$ ) temptations1 & subject to _m d\bts & fe>s1 ab\t ! /ate ( _! s\ls1 & ! tru? ( grace2 or1 x may be1 _! consci5ces are burd5$ ) "s scruples1 ab\t ! lawfulness or exp$i5cy ( ?+s1 & "s hesitation ( m9d1 :e!r :at !y engage 9 is a s9 or duty4 ,n[1 t ! ^w may be adapt$ to _! condition1 ! wiles ( ,satan are to be discov]$1 cases ( consci5ce resolv$1 evid5ces ( ! tru? ( grace1 or ! m>ks ( s9c]ity & hypocrisy are to be pla9ly laid d[n1 & ! fulness1 fre5ess1 & ri*es ( div9e grace1 ?r\gh a ,m$iator1 to be set =? z ! only exp$i5t to f5ce !m aga9/ _! d\bts & fe>s1 & keep !m f1 giv+ way to despair4 #e?ly1 ,! ^w ( ,god is to be prea*$ zeal\sly1 ) f]v5t love to ,god1 & ! s\ls ( 8 p4 ,?us x is said1 9 ,acts xviii4 #be4 conc]n+ ,apollos1 t be+ f]v5t 9 ! ,_s1 he spake & taught dilig5tly 9 ! ?+s ( ! ,"l4 ,?is zeal do? n consi/ 9 a passionate1 furi\s address1 aris+ f p]sonal pique & prejudice2 or1 9 expos+ m5 = _! weakness2 or express+ an undue res5tm5t ( "s injuries receiv$ f !m2 b x is su* a zeal1 t is consi/5t ) f]v5t love to ,god1 & ! s\ls ( m54 ,! love :i* is to be express$ to ,god1 discov]s itself1 9 ! conc]n !y h = ! advanc+ 8 tru?1 "n1 & glory1 & ! promot+ 8 int]e/ 9 ! _w1 :i* is inf9itely pref]able to all o!r int]e/s2 & _! love to ! s\ls ( m5 induce? !m to prea* to !m1 z consid]+ t !y h n only ! same nature 9 common ) !mselves1 9 :i* !y mu/ ei!r be happy or mis]able1 = ev]3 ,b !y are liable to ! same infirmities1 difficulties1 dang]s1 & spiritual enemies1 :i* %\ld incl9e ^? t prea* ! gospel1 to express ! greate/ sympa?y ) !m 9 _! tr\bles1 :ile !y are us+ _! utmo/ endeav\rs to help !m 9 _! way to heav54 ,!y are to be consid]$ z be+1 by nature1 9 a lo/1 undone condition2 & ! success ( ! gospel1 z be+ ! only means to prev5t _! p]i%+ = ev]4 ,&1 ) respect to ^?1 9 :om ! ^w ( ,god is made effectual = _! conv]sion1 m9i/]s are to endeav\r to build !m up 9 _! holy fai?1 z ^? :o1 !y hope1 w be _! cr[n ( rejoic+ 9 ! pres5ce ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 at 8 com+1 #a ,!ss4 ii4 #ai4 #f?ly1 ,! ^w is to be prea*$ s9c]ely1 aim+ at ! glory ( ,god1 & ! conv]sion1 edification1 & salvation ( 8 p4 ,accord+ly1 #a/1 ,m9i/]s mu/ firmly believe ! doctr9es !y deliv]1 & n prea* !m because !y are ! g5]ally-receiv$ op9ion ( ! *ur*es2 = t is h>dly consi/5t ) s9c]ity2 at lea/1 x argues a great deal ( weakness1 or want ( judgm5t1 z ?\gh !y 7 wav]+ ab\t ^? important tru?s1 :i* !y ?9k 9 compliance ) cu/om1 !y are oblig$ to communicate4 #b;dly1 ,!y mu/ h no by & unw>rantable ends 9 prea*+1 namely1 ! ga9+ ! e/eem ( m51 or promot+ _! own secul> int]e/4 ,?\gh :at ! apo/le says be true1 t ! lab\r] is wor?y ( 8 hire1 &1 !y t prea* ! gospel1 mu/ live ( ! gospel1 #a ,cor4 ix4 #ad4 ,yet ?is ought n to be ! pr9cipal end induc+ !m h]eunto2 = t is l :at is ?reat5$ aga9/ ! rema9s ( ! h\se ( ,eli1 :o 7 expos$ to su* a s]vile & m]c5>y temp]1 z to cr\* = a piece ( silv]2 & to say1 put me1 ,i pray !e1 into "o ( ! prie/'s (fices1 t ,i may eat a piece ( bread1 #a ,sam4 ii4 #cf4 ,! glory ( ,god is to be ! pr9cipal end ( ! m9i/ry2 &1 accord+ly1 !y are to endeav\r to approve !mselves to him 9 ! :ole ( _! conduct !re94 ,?us ! apo/le speaks ( himself1 z n seek+ to please m52 :i*1 if ,i d1 says he1 ,i %\ld n be ! s]vant ( ,*ri/1 ,gal4 i4 #aj4 ,?is me?od ( prea*+ w be a means to beget1 9 ! m9ds ( m51 ! highe/ e/eem ( him4 ,&1 m especially1 ! glory ( ,god is to be set =? z x %9es 9 ! face ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 or discov]s itself 9 ! "w ( salvation1 br\ght ab\t by him4 ,?is is ! only exp$i5t to r5d] ! prea*+ ( ! gospel conducive to answ] ! mo/ valuable ends4 ,&1 inasmu* z next to ! glory ( ,god1 ! conv]sion1 edification1 & salvation ( m51 is to be aim$ at2 su* a me?od ( prea*+ is to be us$1 z is be/ adapt$ h]eunto4 ,!re=e1 7#a/17 ,9 ord] to ! promot+ ! conv]sion ( s9n]s1 !y are to be l$ into a s5se ( _! guilt & mis]y1 :ile 9 an unconv]t$ /ate2 toge!r ) ! necessity ( _! believ+ on ,*ri/1 to ! salvation ( ! s\l2 z also ! me?ods prescrib$ 9 ! gospel = _! recov]y1 & escap+ ! wra? !y are liable to4 ,!y are to be made acqua9t$ ) ! gospel-call1 9 :i* s9n]s are invit$ to come to ,*ri/1 & 8 will+ness to receive all t rep5t & believe 9 him4 ,&1 s9ce ?is is ! peculi> "w ( ! ,_s1 !y are to pray & hope = 8 grace1 to give success to 8 ord9ances1 9 :i* !y wait = 8 salvation4 ,& if ,god is pleas$ to set home ^! tru?s on ! consci5ces ( m51 & enable !m to comply ) ?is call1 !n ! ^w is prea*$ 9 a "r mann]1 & _! lab\r is n 9 va9 9 ! ,"l4 7#b;dly17 ,z = ^? :o are conv]t$1 _! f>!r e/abli%m5t1 & edification 9 ,*ri/ is design$1 toge!r ) ! increase ( ! "w ( grace t is begun 9 !m4 ,accord+ly !y are to be told ( ! imp]fection ( _! pres5t /ate1 & :at is /ill lack+ to fill up ! measure ( _! fai? & ob$i5ce2 & !y are to be w>n$ ( ! assaults t !y are l to meet ) f _! spiritual enemies1 ( ! wiles & devices ( ,satan1 to int]rupt ! act+s ( grace1 ov]?r[ _! confid5ce1 or di/urb _! peace4 ,!y are also to be direct$ h[ !y may improve ! r$emption pur*as$ by ,*ri/1 = ! mortify+ ( s91 obta9+ ! victory ov] temptation1 & increas+ _! fai? 9 him4 ,&1 9 address+ !mselves to !m1 !y are to expla9 difficult scriptures1 t !y may gr[ 9 k1 & discov] to !m ! evid5ces ( ! /r5g? & weakness ( grace1 t5d+ to promote ! "o1 & prev5t ! o!r4 ,also1 ! promises ( ! gospel are to be appli$ to !m = _! enc\ragem5t1 & !y excit$ to g on 9 ! ways ( ,god1 dep5d+ on1 & d]iv+ /r5g? f ,*ri/1 = ! c>ry+ on ! "w t is begun 9 !m4 ,?is leads u to consid] :at is conta9$ 9 ! la/ ( ! answ]s we are expla9+1 viz4 ,,iii4 ,:at is ! he>]'s duty1 :o desires to receive spiritual advantage by ! ^w prea*$2 & ?is respects 8 behavi\r be=e1 91 & aft] 8 he>+ ! ^w4 #a4 ,be=e we he> ! ^w1 we are to endeav\r to prep>e ourselves = ! solemn "w :i* we are to engage 91 duly consid]+ h[ we ne$ in/ruction1 or1 at lea/1 to h tru?s br\ght to our remembrance1 & impress$ on our he>ts2 z also1 t ?is is an ord9ance :i* ,god has in/itut$ = t purpose2 &1 z x is in/amp$ ) 8 au?ority1 s we may dep5d on x1 t 8 eye w be ^u u1 to obs]ve our frame ( _s "u ! ^w4 ,& we ought to h an awful s5se ( 8 p]fections1 to excite 9 u an holy rev]5ce1 & ! ex]cise ( o!r graces1 necess>y to our engag+ 9 ?is duty1 9 a "r mann]2 & inasmu* z ^! are ,god's gift1 we are to be v importunate ) him 9 pray] = !m4 ,&1 among o!r ?+s1 we are to desire t he w\ld assi/ 8 m9i/]s 9 prea*+ ! ^w2 s t :at %all be deliv]$ by !m1 may be agreeable to 8 m9d & w2 &1 t ?is may be done 9 su* a way1 t x may recomm5d itself to ! consci5ces ( ^? t he> x2 t _! und]/&+s may be enlight5$1 & !y enabl$ to receive x ) fai? & love2 & t all ^? corruptions1 or temptations1 t h9d] ! success !re(1 may be prev5t$4 ,^!1 & su*-l ?+s are to be desir$ ( ,god 9 pray]2 n only = ourselves 9 p>ticul>1 b = all ^? :o %all be engag$ ) u 9 ?is ord9ance4 ,we might "h consid] ! argum5ts or pleas t we may make use (1 ) relation h]eunto1 viz4 su* z are tak5 f ^? promises :i* ,god has made ( 8 pres5ce ) 8 p1 :5 engag$ 9 public wor%ip1 ,exod4 xx4 #bd4 ,matt4 xviii4 #bj4 ,we may also plead ! insuffici5cy ( man's in/ructions1 )\t ! ,_s's tea*+1 or lead+ u into all tru?2 & t ,*ri/ has promis$ t 8 ,_s %all be giv5 to 8 p = ?is end1 ,john xvi4 #ac1 #ad4 ,we may also plead our own inability to he> ! ^w ( ,god 9 a "r mann]1 & ! viol5t ef=ts t are made by our corrupt nature1 to h9d] our receiv+ advantage by x1 & :at endeav\rs ,satan (t5 uses 9 conjunction ) x1 by :i* means1 z our ,savi\r expresses x 9 ! p>able1 ,matt4 xiii4 #ai4 he cat*es away t se$ :i* 0 s[n 9 ! he>t2 :]eby x w become unfruitful4 ,& to ?is we may add1 ! afflictive s5se we h ( ! ill consequ5ces :i* w att5d our he>+ ! ^w1 & n pr(it+ by x1 :]eby ! s\l is left worse ?an x 0 be=e2 z ! apo/le says1 t he 01 9 ! c\rse ( 8 m9i/ry1 to "s1 ! savi\r ( dea? unto dea?1 #b ,cor4 ii4 #af4 ,we may also plead ! glory t w r$\nd to ,god1 by ! displays ( 8 grace1 9 mak+ ! ^w effectual to salvation1 & ! great hon\r he h]eby puts on 8 own in/itution1 inasmu* z1 h]e91 he sets 8 seal !reunto4 ,we may also plead t ?is is ,god's usual way 9 :i* he disp5ses 8 grace1 & accord+ly he has enc\rag$ u1 to hope & wait = x !re92 &1 t multitudes ( 8 sa9ts1 bo? 9 e>? & heav51 h exp]i5c$ 8 pres5ce ) !m "u ! ^w2 :]eby !y 7 fir/ enabl$ to believe 9 ,*ri/1 & aft]w>ds e/abli%$ m & m 9 t grace1 :i* !y 7 made p>tak]s ( at fir/ f him4 ,!re=e we hope & tru/ t we may be admitt$ to p>ticipate ( ! same privilege4 #b4 ,!re are sev]al duties requir$ ( u 9 he>+ ! ^w2 p>ticul>ly we are to try ! doctr9es t are deliv]$1 :e!r !y are agreeable unto1 & f\nd$ on scripture1 t we may n be impos$ ^u by ! errors ( m51 in/ead ( ! tru?s ( ,god4 ,moreov]1 we are to endeav\r to ex]cise ^? graces t are suitable to ! "w we are engag$ 92 &1 z ! apo/le says1 mix ! ^w ) fai?1 #b ,cor4 ii4 #af4 & express ! highe/ love & e/eem = ! glori\s tru?s :i* are conta9$ !re91 discov]+ ! greate/ read9ess to yield ob$i5ce to e ?+ ,god comm&s1 & ?ankfulness = :atev] he has promis$ to u4 ,moreov] we are to he> ! ^w ) a p>ticul> application ( x to our own condition1 :e!r x be 9 a way ( admonition1 repro(1 exhortation or enc\ragem5t1 & to see h[ mu* we are conc]n$ to improve x1 to our spiritual advantage4 #c4 ,we are n[ to consid] ^? duties :i* are to be p]=m$ by u1 aft] we h he>d ! ^w prea*$4 ,"s ( ^! require privacy or retirem5t f ! _w2 by :i* means we may m$itate on1 dige/1 & apply :at we h he>d2 &1 toge!r ) ?is1 exam9e ourselves1 & !reby take a view ( our behavi\r1 :il/ we h be5 engag$ 9 public wor%ip1 9 ord] to our be+ humbl$ = s9s committ$1 or ?ankful = grace receiv$4 ,b ?is hav+ be5 p>ticul>ly consid]$ "u ano!r answ]1 relat+ to our sanctify+ ! ,sabba? 9 ! ev5+ !re(#ea1 ,i %all pass x ov] at pres5t4 ,!re is ano!r duty incumb5t on u1 aft] we h he>d ! ^w1 :i* may conduce to ! spiritual advantage ( o!rs1 z x is to be ! subject ( our conv]sation2 ^u :i* acc\nt we are to take occasion to obs]ve ! excell5cy1 beauty1 & glory ( div9e tru?s1 t are communicat$ 9 scripture3 ,we are to he> ! ^w1 n m]ely z critics1 mak+ our rem>ks on ! elegancy ( /yle1 ! flu5cy ( expression1 or o!r gifts1 :i* we are ready to applaud 9 ! prea*]1 on ! "o h&1 nor expos+ & c5sur+ ! defects :i* we h obs]v$ 9 8 me?od ( address1 on ! o!r4 ,we are r to take notice ( ! suitabl5ess ( ! tru?s deliv]$ to ! condition ( mank9d 9 g5]al1 or our own 9 p>ticul>1 & obs]ve h[ consonant ! ^w prea*$ has be5 to ! holy scriptures1 ! /&>d ( tru?1 & ! agreem5t !re(1 ) ! exp]i5ces ( ,god's p4 ,we are also to take occasion f h5ce1 to enquire into ! mean+ ( scripture1 especially "s p>ticul> texts t h be5 insi/$ on1 or1 9 "s measure1 expla9$1 9 ! prea*+ ( ! ^w1 9 ord] to our f>!r in=mation & improvem5t 9 ! k ( div9e ?+s4 ,! la/ ?+ t is obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 is1 t aft] hav+ he>d ! ^w ( ,god1 we are to endeav\r to br+ =? ! fruit ( x 9 our lives3 ,?is consi/s 9 a conv]sation becom+ ! gospel2 & be+ induc$ h]eby to d5y ungodl9ess & worldly lu/s1 & to live sob]ly1 righte\sly1 & godly 9 ?is pres5t _w1 ,tit4 ii4 #ac4 ,& we ought to express a becom+ zeal = div9e tru?s1 def5d+ !m :5 oppos$1 & endeav\r+ to e/abli% o!rs !re92 t s we may recomm5d religion to !m1 z t :i* is ! mo/ solid f\ndation = peace1 & leads to univ]sal hol9ess1 t h]eby we may adorn ! doctr9e ( ,god1 our ,savi\r1 9 all ?+s4 ,footnote #ea3 ,see ,vol4 ,,iii4 p4 #die4 ,que/4 ,,clxi41 ,,clxii41 ,,clxiii41 ,,clxiv4 ,,que/4 ,,clxi4 ,h[ do? ! sacram5ts become effectual means ( salvation8 ,,answ4 ,! sacram5ts become effectual means ( salvation2 n by any p[] 9 !mselves1 or any virtue d]iv$ f ! piety & int5tion ( him by :om !y are adm9i/]$2 b only by ! work+ ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & ! bless+ ( ,*ri/1 by :om !y are in/itut$4 ,,que/4 ,,clxii4 ,:at is a sacram5t8 ,,answ4 ,a sacram5t is an holy ord9ance1 in/itut$ by ,*ri/ 9 8 *ur*1 to signify1 seal1 & exhibit1 unto ^? t are )9 ! cov5ant ( grace1 ! b5efits ( 8 m$iation2 to /r5g!n & increase _! fai?1 & all o!r graces2 to oblige !m to ob$i5ce2 to te/ify & *]i% _! love & communion "o ) ano!r1 & to di/+ui% !m f ^? t are )\t4 ,,que/4 ,,clxiii4 ,:at are ! p>ts ( a sacram5t8 ,,answ4 ,! p>ts ( a sacram5t are two2 ! "o an outw>d & s5sible sign1 us$ accord+ to ,*ri/'s own appo9tm5t2 ! o!r1 an inw>d & spiritual grace1 !reby signifi$4 ,,que/4 ,,clxiv4 ,h[ _m sacram5ts ha? ,*ri/ in/itut$ 9 8 *ur*1 "u ! ,new ,te/am5t8 ,,answ4 ,"u ! ,new ,te/am5t ,*ri/ ha? in/itut$ 9 8 *ur* only two sacram5ts2 ,baptism1 & ! ,"l's ,supp]4 ,x has pleas$ ,god1 9 sett+ =? ! glory ( 8 wisdom & sov]eignty to imp>t 8 m9d & w to man1 v>i\s ways1 besides ! discov]y :i* he makes ( himself 9 ! disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce4 ,^! are1 m especially1 r$ucible to two g5]al heads1 viz4 8 mak+ x kn[n by words1 :i* is ! m pla9 & common way by :i* we are l$ into ! k ( div9e tru?s2 or else1 by visible signs1 :i* are sometimes call$ types1 figures1 or sacram5ts4 ,! =m] ( ^! we h already insi/$ on2 ! latt] we n[ proce$ to consid]4 ,&1 9 ord] h]eunto1 we are fir/ to expla9 ! nature1 & %ew :at are ! p>ts ( a sacram5t1 z we h an acc\nt !re( 9 ! two la/ ( ^! answ]s2 & !n consid]1 h[ ! sacram5ts become effectual means ( salvation1 z conta9$ 9 ! fir/1 ( !m4 ,i4 ,conc]n+ ! nature & p>ts ( a sacram5t3 ,9 ord] to our und]/&+ :]e(1 we %all consid]1 #a4 ,! mean+ ( ! ^w4 ,x is c]ta91 t ! ^w sacram5t is n to be f\nd 9 scripture1 ?\gh ! ?+ int5d$ !reby1 is express$ 9 o!r words2 &1 = ?is reason1 "s h scrupl$ ! use ( x1 & *oose r to make use ( o!r phrases m agreeable to ! scripture mode ( speak+3 ,b1 ?\gh we are n to hold any doctr9e t is n f\nd$ on scripture2 yet ^? :i* are conta9$ !re91 may be expla9$ 9 our own words1 provid$ !y are consonant !reunto4 ,! ,greek *ur* knew no?+ ( ! ^w sacram5t1 x be+ ( a ,lat9 orig9al2 b1 in/ead !re(1 us$ ! ^w my/]y2 !reby signify+1 t !re is 9 ! sacram5ts1 besides ! outw>d & visible signs1 "s secret or hidd5 my/]y signifi$ !reby4 ,! ,lat9 *ur* us$ ! ^w sacram5t1 n only z signify+ some?+ t is sacr$2 b z d5ot+1 t !reby !y 7 b\nd z ) an oa?1 to be ! ,"l's2 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,i h sworn1 & ,i w p]=m x1 t ,i w keep ?y righte\s judgm5ts1 ,psal4 cxix4 #ajf4 & ,god1 by ! prophet1 says1 ,unto me e knee %all b[1 & e tongue %all swe>1 ,isa4 xlv4 #bc4 ,! ^w ,sacram5t 0 us$1 inde$1 by ! ,romans1 to signify t oa? :i* ! soldi]s took1 to be true & fai?ful to _! g5]al1 & to fight c\rage\sly "u 8 bann]2 b ! primitive ,*ri/ians signifi$ h]eby1 t1 :5 !y 7 call$ to suff] = ,*ri/1 :i* 01 z x 71 a fight+ "u 8 bann]1 !y did 9 ?is ord9ance1 z x 71 take an oa? to him1 express+ _! obligation n to des]t 8 cause4 ,n[1 s9ce ?is is agreeable to ! end & design ( a sacram5t1 :atev] be ! fir/ orig9al ( ! use ( ! ^w1 ,i ?9k we h no reason to scruple ! us+ ( x1 ?\gh x be n f\nd 9 scripture3 ,nev]!less1 ,*ri/ians ought n to cont5d1 or be angry ) "o ano!r ab\t ?is matt]1 x be+ ( no great importance1 if we adh]e /$fa/ly to ! explication giv5 !re( 9 scripture4#eb #b4 ,we %all n[ consid] ! nature ( a sacram5t1 z describ$ 9 "o ( ! answ]s we are expla9+4 ,& "h1 7#a47 ,x is obs]v$1 conc]n+ x1 t x is an holy ord9ance1 in/itut$ by ,*ri/4 ,:at we are to und]/& by an ord9ance1 & its be+ f\nd$ on a div9e in/itution1 :i* is our only w>rant to engage !re91 has be5 be=e consid]$2 &1 inde$1 e duty t is to be p]=m$ by ,god's express comm&1 :i* he has design$ to be a pl$ge ( 8 pres5ce1 & a means ( grace1 is a bran* ( religi\s wor%ip1 & may be truly /yl$ an holy ord9ance4 ,n[1 t ! sacram5ts are f\nd$ on ,*ri/'s in/itution1 is v evid5t f scripture4 ,?us he comm&$ 8 apo/les1 to baptize all nations1 ,matt4 xxviii4 #ai4 &1 z to ! sacram5t ( ! ,"l's supp]1 he comm&$ !m to d :at is conta9$ !re91 9 remembrance ( him1 ,matt4 xxvi4 #bf1 #bg4 comp>$ ) #a ,cor4 xi4 #bd1 #be4 7#b47 ,! p]sons1 = :om ! sacram5ts 7 in/itut$1 are ! *ur*1 :o /& 9 an ext]nal cov5ant-relation to ,god1 &1 z ! apo/le says1 are call$ to be sa9ts1 ,rom4 i4 #g4 ,x is to !m1 m especially1 t ,*ri/1 :5 he asc5d$ up on high1 gave m9i/]s1 z a tok5 ( 8 reg>d to !m1 t h]eby !y may be edifi$1 :o are /yl$ 8 body1 ,eph4 iv4 #af4 ,&1 ?\gh ^! m9i/]s are au?oriz$ to prea* ! gospel to all nations1 :i* is necess>y = ! ga!r+ *ur*es out ( ! _w2 yet !y are nev] ord]$ to adm9i/] ! sacram5ts to all nations1 nor1 inde$1 to any1 especially ! sacram5t ( ! ,"l's supp]1 till !y pr(ess subjection to ,*ri/1 & !reby jo9 toge!r 9 ! fell[%ip ( ! gospel4 ,z ! sacram5ts "u ! ,old ,te/am5t disp5sation1 7 to be adm9i/]$ to none b ! *ur* ( ! ,jews1 ! only p 9 ! _w t pr(ess$ ! true religion2 s1 "u ! gospel disp5sation1 none h a "r to sacram5ts b ^? :o are !re9 pr(ess$ly devot$ to him4 #c4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! matt] ( ! sacram5ts1 :i* is set =? 9 g5]al t]ms2 & x is also call$ 9 "o ( ! answ]s we are expla9+1 ! p>ts ( a sacram5t2 ^! are an outw>d & visible sign1 & an inw>d & spiritual grace1 signifi$ !reby2 or1 z x is o!rwise express$1 x signifies1 seals1 & exhibits to ^? :o are )9 ! cov5ant ( grace1 ! b5efits ( ,*ri/'s m$iation4 ,^! words are (t5 us$1 b n s well expla9$ z might be desir$4 7#a47 ,x is call$ a sign1 9 :i*1 by a visible action1 "s spiritual b5efits are signifi$3 ,?is is und\bt$ly true2 & x is a reproa* ca/ on ,god's holy in/itutions1 9 "s :o d5y sacram5ts to be div9e ord9ances1 :5 !y /yle !m all c>nal ord9ances1 begg>ly elem5ts1 or a re-e/abli%+ ! c]emonial law1 )\t di/+ui%+ betwe5 significant signs1 t 7 =m]ly ord9ances to ! ,jewi% *ur*1 b are n[ aboli%$2 & ^? t ,*ri/ ha? giv5 to ! gospel *ur*4 ,9 ?is idea ( ! sacram5ts1 we mu/ consid]1 t !y agree1 9 "s ?+s1 ) ! prea*+ ( ! ^w2 namely1 t h]eby ,*ri/ & 8 b5efits1 are set =? z objects ( our fai?2 & ! same ends are desir$ & atta9$ by bo?1 viz4 our be+ affect$ )1 & mak+ a "r improvem5t ( ! bless+s pur*as$ by him1 toge!r ) our enjoy+ communion ) him2 & !y are1 bo? ( !m1 sacr$ ord9ances1 in/itut$ by ,*ri/1 & !re=e to be att5d$ on 9 an holy mann]3 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 !y diff]1 ) respect to ! way or means by :i* ,*ri/ & 8 b5efits are set =?2 inasmu*1 z 9 ! prea*+ ( ! ^w1 !re is a n>ration ( :at he ha? done & suff]$2 &1 ^u ?is acc\nt ! apo/le says1 ,fai? come? by he>+1 & he>+ by ! ^w ( ,god1 ,rom4 x4 #ag4 :]eas1 9 ! sacram5ts1 !re is a repres5tation !re( by signs2 9 :i* case we may apply ! words ( ! prophet1 ,m9e eye afflicte? m9e he>t1 ,lam4 iii4 #ea4 z !re is ! ext]nal symbol ( ,*ri/'s dy+ love1 :i* is an inducem5t to u to love him aga94 ,!y also diff]1 9 t ! sacram5ts are n only design$ to in/ruct2 b1 by our act & de$1 we signify our engagem5t to be ! ,"l's4 7#b47 ,! sacram5ts are also said to seal ! bless+s t !y signify2 & accord+ly !y are call$1 n only signs1 b seals4 ,x is a difficult matt] to expla91 & cle>ly to /ate ! diff]5ce betwe5 ^! two words1 or to %ew :at is conta9$ 9 a seal1 t is n 9 a sign3 ,"s ?9k t x is a di/9ction )\t a diff]5ce4 ,! pr9cipal gr\nd :i* mo/ div9es proce$ ^u1 :5 !y di/+ui% betwe5 !m is1 :at we read 9 ,rom4 iv4 #aa4 9 :i* ! apo/le1 speak+ conc]n+ ,abraham1 says1 he receiv$ ! sign ( circumcision1 a seal ( ! righte\sness ( fai?#ec4 ,b ! same ?+ might h be5 affirm$ conc]n+ x1 or any o!r significant ord9ance1 if ! words sign & seal 7 suppos$ to be ( ! l import2 = x is n said he receiv$ ! ord9ance ( circumcision1 :i* is n only a sign1 b a seal2 b he receiv$ t :i* 0 a sign1 or a seal ( ! bless+ ab\t :i* 8 fai? 0 conv]sant4 ,h[ev]1 t we may expla9 ?is matt]1 )\t lay+ aside ^? words t are commonly us$ & di/+ui%$ 9 treat+ on ?is subject1 x may be obs]v$1 t a sign is g5]ally und]/ood z import+ any ?+ t ha? a t5d5cy to signify or confirm some?+ t is transact$1 or design$ to be publi%$1 & made visible3 ,accord+ly "s signs h a natural t5d5cy to signify ! ?+s int5d$ by !m2 z ! regul> beat+ ( ! pulse is a sign ( heal?1 smoke ! sign ( fire4 ,& o!r ?+s n only signify1 b repres5t t :i* !y give u an idea (1 by "s similitude t !re is !re91 z ! picture do? its orig9al4 ,o!r ?+s only signify z !y are orda9$ or design$ = t use1 by cu/om or appo9tm5t2 ?us1 9 civil matt]s1 a /aff is a sign ( p[] to ex]cise an (fice2 ! seal ( a bond1 or conveyance1 is ! sign ( a "r t is !re9 convey$1 or made ov] to ano!r to possess3 ,x is 9 ?is respect t ! sacram5ts are signs ( ! cov5ant ( grace3 ,!y d n naturally repres5t ,*ri/ & 8 b5efits2 b !y signify !m1 by div9e appo9tm5t4 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 a seal1 accord+ to ! mo/ common acceptation ( ! ^w1 imports a confirm+ sign#ed3 ,yet we mu/ take he$ t we d n1 9 compliance ) cu/om1 conta9 m 9 our ideas ( ?is ^w1 ?an is agreeable to ! analogy ( fai?3 ,!re=e1 let x be consid]$1 t ! pr9cipal me?od ,god ha? tak5 = ! confirm+ our fai? 9 ! b5efits ( ,*ri/'s r$emption1 is1 8 own tru? & fai?fulness1 :]eby ! heirs ( salvation h /rong consolation1 ,heb4 iv4 #ag1 #ah4 or else ! int]nal te/imony ( ! ,_s ( ,god 9 our he>ts4 ,! =m] is an objective means ( confirmation1 & ! latt] a subjective2 & ?is ! apo/le calls our be+ e/abli%$ 9 ,*ri/1 & seal$1 hav+ ! e>ne/ ( ! ,_s 9 our he>ts1 #b ,cor4 i4 #ba1 #bc4 ,?is is n ! s5se 9 :i* we are to und]/& ! ^w z appli$ to ! sacram5ts2 s9ce if we call !m confirm+ seals1 we int5d no?+ else h]eby1 b t ,god has1 to ! promises t are giv5 to u 9 8 ^w1 add$ ^! ord9ances2 n only to br+ to m9d ?is great doctr9e1 t ,*ri/ has r$eem$ 8 p by 8 blood2 b to assure !m1 t !y :o believe 9 him1 %all be made p>tak]s ( ?is bless+2 s t ^! ord9ances are a pl$ge !re( to !m1 9 :i* respect ,god has set 8 seal1 :]eby1 9 an objective way1 he gives believ]s to und]/&1 t ,*ri/1 & 8 b5efits1 are !irs2 & !y are oblig$1 at ! same "t1 by fai?1 z well z 9 an ext]nal & visible mann]1 to signify _! compliance ) 8 cov5ant1 :i* we may call _! sett+ to _! seal t ,god is true2 z we may allude to t expression ( our ,savi\r1 ,he t ha? receiv$ 8 te/imony1 ha? set to 8 seal t ,god is true1 ,john iii4 #cc4 ,! sacram5ts are ,god's seals1 z !y are ord9ances giv5 by him = ! confirmation ( our fai?1 t he w\ld be our cov5ant-,god2 & !y are our seals1 or we set our seal !reunto1 :5 we visibly pr(ess1 :i* ought to be done also by fai?1 t we give up ourselves to him1 to be 8 p1 & desire to be made p>tak]s ( ! b5efits :i* ,*ri/ ha? pur*as$1 9 8 own way4 ,?us conc]n+ ! sacram5ts1 z be+ signs & seals ( ! cov5ant ( grace4 ,!re is ano!r expression1 us$ 9 ?is answ]1 t ne$s a little explication2 namely1 :5 ! sacram5ts are said1 n only to signify & seal1 b to exhibit ! b5efits ( ,*ri/'s m$iation4 ,to exhibit1 sometimes signifies to %ew1 or pres5t to our view2 :i* ^w1 if x be s und]/ood 9 ?is place1 imports ! same z :5 x is said1 t ! sacram5ts are signs or seals !re(1 or significant ord9ances = ! direct+ & excit+ our fai?1 z conv]sant ab\t :at we are to und]/& !reby4 ,aga91 to exhibit1 sometimes signifies to give1 communicate1 or convey2 & because x is n only di/+ui%$ f signify+ & seal+ 9 ! def9ition :i* we h ( a sacram5t 9 ! ,%ort] ,cate*ism2 b is describ$ z t by :i* ,*ri/ & 8 b5efits are appli$ unto believ]s2 !re=e1 ,i am incl9$ to ?9k1 t x is 9 ?is latt] s5se t ! ^w is to be tak5 9 ! answ] :i* we are expla9+2 & if s1 we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 ,*ri/'s b5efits be+ convey$1 made ov]1 exhibit$1 or appli$1 by ! gift ( div9e grace1 ?r\gh ! effectual work+ ( ! ,_s2 & ?is be+ done by an ord9ance1 z an ext]nal means ( grace2 accord+ly ,i am b\nd to conclude1 t z ! ,_s ( ,god gives ^! bless+s to believ]s1 :o engage 9 a "r mann] !re92 s ?is grace is repres5t$1 & ,god's p h gr\nd to expect1 z f> z an ord9ance c be ! means !re(1 t !y %all be made p>tak]s ( ^! b5efits4 ,we may also obs]ve1 t1 ?\gh ! sacram5ts are appo9t$ to signify to all t p>take ( !m1 t ,*ri/ has pur*as$ salvation = 8 p2 or1 t ! "w ( r$emption is br\ght to p]fection3 ,yet x is !y alone t engage h]e9 by fai?1 :o c look ^u !m z signs or seals to confirm _! fai?1 t !y h a "r to ! b5efits ( ,*ri/'s r$emption1 z n only signifi$1 b exhibit$ or appli$ to !m3 ,9 ?is s5se ! sacram5ts are signs to !m t believe1 9 su* a way z !y are to no o!rs4 #d4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! p]sons to :om ! sacram5ts are giv52 & ^! are describ$ z ^? :o are )9 ! cov5ant ( grace4 ,to be )9 ! cov5ant ( grace1 implies 9 x1 ei!r a be+ ext]nally 9 cov5ant ) ,god1 or a be+ int]nally & spiritually s1 z int]e/$ 9 ! sav+ bless+s !re(4 7#a47 ,!y :o are ext]nally 9 cov5ant1 are su* z are visibly s2 :o are call$ by 8 "n1 pr(ess$ly devote !mselves to him1 & lay claim to him z _! ,god3 ,^!1 if !y are no o!rwise 9 cov5ant1 are said to be 9 ,*ri/1 z ! bran* :i* be>e? no fruit1 is said to be 9 ! v9e1 ,john xv4 #b4 l ^? :om ! prophet speaks (1 :5 he says1 ,he> ye ?is1 ,o h\se ( ,jacob1 :i* are call$ by ! "n ( ,israel1 :i* swe> by ! "n ( ! ,"l1 & make m5tion ( ! ,god ( ,israel1 b n 9 tru? nor 9 righte\sness1 ,isa4 xlviii4 #a4 !y h1 inde$1 ! ord9ances :i* mu/ be reckon$ a v great privilege2 !y h ! ext]nal ov]tures ( div9e grace1 ! convictions & /riv+s ( ! ,_s2 & accord+ly !y are1 9 ,god's way1 9 :i* he is sometimes pleas$ to "w special grace1 :i*1 :5 he does1 !y may conclude !mselves to h m ?an ! ext]nal bless+s ( ! cov5ant1 :i* is :at we are next to consid]3 ,!re=e1 7#b47 ,o!rs are int]nally or spiritually 9 cov5ant1 *ildr5 ( ,god by fai?3 ,^! are su* z are true & real memb]s ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 by a f$]al or conjugal union ) him3 ,!y h ! same m9d z 0 9 him1 & receive vital influ5ces f him1 be+ made p>tak]s ( ! ,_s4 ,!y h1 n only pr(ess$ly1 b by fai?1 embrac$ him 9 all 8 (fices1 surr5d]$ up !mselves unto him1 to be entirely 82 _! und]/&+s to be guid$ & direct$1 _! wills & affections to be gov]n$ by him1 & are desir\s to be dispos$ ( by him1 9 ! :ole conduct ( _! lives4 ,&1 z to ! privileges :i* !y p>take (1 !y h n m]ely a suppos$1 b a real int]e/ 9 all ! b5efits :i* ,*ri/ ha? pur*as$1 h a "r to 8 special c>e & love1 :i* w r5d] !m safe & happy1 bo? "h & h]eaft]4 ,n[1 ) respect to bo? ^!2 !y are1 ea* ( !m1 suppos$ to att5d on ! sacram5ts3 ,! =m]1 inde$1 h n a "r to ! sav+ bless+s signifi$ !reby1 & !re=e1 if !y "k !mselves to be /rang]s to ! cov5ant ( promise1 !y pr(ess1 by engag+ 9 ?is ord9ance1 to lay claim to t :i* !y h no "r to3 ,h[ev]1 if ?is be n disc]nible 9 _! conv]sation1 :i* is blameless 9 ! eye ( ! _w1 m51 :o are n judges ( _! he>ts1 h no w>rant to exclude !m f ! sacram5ts4 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 !y :o are sav+ly1 or int]nally 9 cov5ant1 h n only a "r to ^? ord9ances 9 common ) o!rs2 b ,*ri/ & 8 b5efits1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 are exhibit$ & appli$ to !m1 z !y h gr\nd to conclude1 by fai?1 t !y h an int]e/ 9 all ! bless+s :i* he has pur*as$4 #e4 ,we are n[ to consid]1 :at ^? b5efits are t ,*ri/ communicates to 8 p 9 ! sacram5ts1 :i* are signifi$ !reby3 ,^! are ei!r1 7#a47 ,su* z are common to ! :ole *ur*1 :i* are relative & ext]nal1 r ?an int]nal1 z h]eby !y are di/+ui%$ f ^? t are )\t4 ,^! are advantages1 ?\gh n ( a sav+ nature3 ,?us ! apo/le says1 ,:at advantage ha? ! ,jew1 or1 :at pr(it is !re 9 circumcision1 ,rom4 iii4 #a1 #b4 ,to :i* he replies1 mu* e way1 or 9 _m respects1 q4 d4 x is an hon\r :i* ,god has put on ! *ur*1 z tak+ !m into a visible relation to himself1 & giv+ !m ! means ( grace1 9 :i* !y are m fav\r$ ?an ! re/ ( ! _w3 ,or1 7#b47 ,!re are ^? b5efits ( ,*ri/'s m$iation1 :i* are m especially applicable to believ]s2 &1 9 ?is respect1 ,god makes e ord9ance1 & ! sacram5ts 9 p>ticul>1 subs]vi5t to ! increase ( _! fai?1 & all o!r graces4 ,z fai? is wr\ght "u ! ^w1 x is f>!r e/abli%$ & increas$ by ! ,"l's supp]1 z w be consid]$ "u a foll[+ answ]2 & z !y h h]e9 an occasion to ex]cise _! mutual love to "o ano!r1 s !y h communion ) ,*ri/1 :i* has a t5d5cy to c>ry on ! "w ( grace begun 9 ! s\l1 & f>!r to enhance _! love to ,*ri/1 :o is em95tly set =? & signifi$ h]e92 &1 f ! view !y h ( _! int]e/ 9 him1 arises a /rong] motive & inducem5t to hate all s91 t t5ds to di%on\r him1 9 ! :ole c\rse ( _! lives4 ,we are n[ to consid]1 ,,ii4 ,h[ ! sacram5ts become effectual means ( salvation2 or f :5ce _! efficacy is d]iv$1 to answ] t great end4 #a4 ,negatively4 ,!y d n become effectual means ( salvation by any p[] 9 !mselves to answ] ?is end2 = we are n to suppose1 t !y are m ?an ord9ances1 by :i* ,god works ^? graces :i* we receive "u !m2 :i* x is 8 pr]ogative alone to conf]4 ,aga91 x is f>!r obs]v$1 t ?is privilege is n d]iv$ f ! piety or int5tion ( !m by :om ! sacram5ts are adm9i/]$2 :o1 ?\gh !y are /yl$ /ew>ds ( ! my/]ies ( ,god1 #a ,cor4 iv4 #a4 z p]sons to :om ! adm9i/ration !re( is committ$2 yet !y h n ! lea/ p[] to conf] t grace :i* is ,*ri/'s gift & "w3 ,?us ! apo/le says1 ,:o !n is ,paul1 or :o is ,apollos1 b m9i/]s by :om ye believ$1 ev5 z ! ,"l gave unto e man1 *ap4 iii4 #e4ee ,?is is contr>y to :at ! ,papi/s ma9ta91 :o suppose t ! efficacy ( ! sacram5ts arises1 p>tly f an int]nal virtue :i* !re is 9 !m1 to conf] grace1 7:i* !y illu/rate by a f>-fet*$ similitude1 tak5 f ! virtue :i* !re is 9 food1 to n\ri% ! body1 :i* is no?+ to ! purpose1 s9ce no ext]nal act ( religion c h a t5d5cy to n\ri% ! s\l1 )\t ! int]nal efficaci\s grace ( ! ,_s accompany+ x27 & p>tly f ! design or int5tion ( ! prie/ t adm9i/]s !m1 z !y are consecrat$ & design$1 by him1 = t end4 ,!re is also an absurd notion :i* is ma9ta9$ by "s ,prote/ants1 z well z ! ,papi/s1 viz4 t ! sacram5t ( baptism1 adm9i/]$ to infants1 wa%es away ! guilt ( orig9al s91 & gives !m a "r & title to heav51 s t by virtue !re( !y are sav$1 if !y happ5 to die be=e !y commit actual s93 ,b ?is acc\nt ( ! mann] 9 :i* ! sacram5ts become effectual to salvation1 is absurd to ! la/ degree2 = x puts a sanctify+ & sav+ virtue into t :i* is no m ?an an outw>d & ord9>y means ( grace4 ,& z to :at respects ! efficacy ( ! sacram5ts1 aris+ f ! int5tion ( him t adm9i/]s !m2 t is1 to lay ! :ole /ress ( our salvation on ! secret design ( m51 9 ^: p[] x is suppos$ to be1 to r5d] or prev5t ^! ord9ances f be+ means ( grace2 :i* is 9 ! highe/ degree d]ogatory to ! glory ( ,god4 #b4 ,positively4 ,! sacram5ts become effectual means ( salvation only by ! work+ ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & ! bless+ ( ,*ri/1 by :om !y 7 in/itut$4 ,z1 )\t ,*ri/ we c d no?+1 ,john xv4 #e4 s )\t 8 bless+ we c receive no?+4 ,ord9ances are only ! *annel ?r\gh :i* grace is convey$2 b ,*ri/ is ! au?or & f9i%] ( fai?2 & ?is he does by 8 ,_s1 :5 he br+s ! he>t into a good frame1 & excites suitable acts ( fai? & love 9 ^? :o are engag$ 9 ^? ord9ances1 & ma9ta9s ! lively impressions !re(1 :i* h a t5d5cy to promote ! "w ( grace 9 ! :ole conduct ( _! lives4 ,,iii4 ,we proce$ to consid]1 :at sacram5ts ,*ri/ has in/itut$ "u ! ,new ,te/am5t-disp5sation4 ,x ha? pleas$ ,god1 9 e age ( ! _w1 to in/ruct 8 p by sacram5tal signs1 z an addition to ^? o!r ways1 9 :i* he communicates 8 m9d & w to !m4 ,ev5 our fir/ p>5ts1 9 _! /ate ( innoc5cy1 _h ! tree ( life2 :i* 0 a sacram5t or ord9ance = _! fai?1 t if !y reta9$ _! integrity1 & p]=m$ ! conditions ( ! cov5ant :i* !y 7 "u1 !y might h]eby be l$ into a f>!r conviction t !y %\ld c]ta9ly atta9 ! bless+s promis$ !re93 ,&1 "s ?9k1 t ! tree ( k1 ( good & evil1 0 ano!r sacram5tal sign1 :]eby !y 7 giv5 to und]/&1 t if !y s9n$1 !y %\ld die4 ,& p>adise1 9 :i* !y 7 plac$1 0 a sacram5t1 or a k9d ( type ( ! heav5ly /ate2 inasmu* z !re is an allusion to x 9 t promise1 to him t ov]come?1 w ,i give to eat ( ! tree ( life1 t is 9 ! mid/ ( ! p>adise ( ,god1 ,rev4 ii4 #g4 & heav5 is1 9 ano!r place call$ p>adise1 ,luke xxiii4 #dc4 ,o!rs ?9k ! ,sabba? 0 a sacram5tal sign to our fir/ p>5ts1 ( t et]nal sabbatism :i* !y %\ld celebrate 9 a bett] _w1 9 case !y yield$ p]fect ob$i5ce z be+ ! condition ( ! cov5ant !y 7 "u4 ,h[ev]1 ,i desire n to be too p]emptory z to ?is matt]2 x is en\gh to my pres5t purpose1 to consid] ! tree ( life z a sacram5t2 :]eby x appe>s1 t ,god in/itut$ su* signs f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w3 ,b ?is hav+ be5 insi/$ on else:]e#ef1 we pass x ov]1 & proce$ to consid]1 ,t1 aft] ! fall ( man1 !re 7 sacram5tal signs1 in/itut$ z ord9ances = ! fai? ( ! *ur* 9 ! promis$ ,messiah2 especially sacrifices1 :i* signifi$ _! expectation t he w\ld make atonem5t = s91 by ! %$d+ ( 8 blood4 ,"u ! c]emonial law !re 0 a l>ge body ( sacram5tal ord9ances1 or in/itutions1 o!rwise call$1 types ( ,*ri/1 & ! way ( salvation by him2 "s ( :i* 7 occasional2 z manna1 ! wat] ( ! rock1 & ! braz5 s]p5t 9 ! wild]ness1 c4 o!rs 7 /&+ ord9ances 9 ! *ur*1 z long z ! c]emonial law cont9u$2 z circumcision1 ! passov]1 & _m ?+s conta9$ 9 ! temple-s]vice4 ,^! 7 ! sacram5ts "u ! ,old ,te/am5t3 ,b1 hav+ tak5 occasion to speak some?+ conc]n+ !m else:]e#eg1 ,i %all conf9e myself to ^? sacram5ts :i* ,*ri/ has in/itut$ "u ! ,new ,te/am5t2 :i* are only two1 baptism1 & ! ,"l's supp]4 ,! ,papi/s1 inde$1 h add$ five m to !m1 ?\gh )\t a div9e w>rant2 to give c\nt5ance to :i*1 !y p]v]t ! s5se ( "s scriptures1 occasionally br\ght = t purpose4 ,"o ( ! sacram5ts :i* !y h add$1 is1 :at !y call holy ord]s2 :]eby !y au?orize p]sons to p]=m ! (fice ( prie/s1 or deacons3 ,?is !y d by ! imposition ( h&s1 & at ! same "t pret5d to conf] ! ,holy ,gho/3 ,! =m]1 !y suppose to be ! sign1 ! latt] ! ?+ signifi$2 b ?is 0 n design$ to be a sacram5t giv5 to ! *ur*2 = ! sacram5ts are ord9ances t belong to all believ]s1 & n only m9i/]s4 ,&1 z = ! imposition ( h&s1 :e!r x be consid]$ z an anci5t =m ( pray+ = a bless+ on p]sons1 or z us$ 9 sett+ o!rs ap>t to an (fice2 x seems pr9cipally to h respect to ^! extraord9>y gifts1 :i* !y expect$ to qualify !m = ! dis*>ge !re(2 :i* gifts be+ n[ ceas$1 ! imposition ( h&s _c be reckon$ a sacram5tal sign2 & ! bless+ conf]r$1 to wit1 ! ,holy ,gho/1 f :om !y receiv$ ^? extraord9>y gifts1 is no long] to be signifi$ !reby4 ,ano!r sacram5t :i* ! ,papi/s add1 is t ( confirmation2 by :i* !y pret5d1 t *ildr51 :o1 9 baptism1 7 made memb]s ( ,*ri/1 are /r5g!n$ & confirm$ 9 ! fai?2 & receive ! ,holy ,gho/1 9 ord] to _! p]=m+ _! baptismal v[3 ,b1 :atev] engagem5t !y are laid "u1 by ?is ord9ance1 x is ,god alone t c confirm or /r5g!n1 & enable !m to walk answ]able !reunto2 :i* is a grace n 9 ! p[] ( man to be/[1 nor c x be by any ord9ance4 ,ano!r sacram5t !y speak (1 is p5nance2 9 :i*1 aft] auricul> confession made to ! prie/1 & "s ext]nal m>ks ( sorr[ express$ by ! p5it5t1 he is to p]=m "s difficult s]vice enjo9$1 :i* !y call p5nance2 :]eby he makes satisfaction = 8 s9s1 ^u :i*1 he is absolv$ f !m4 ,b ?is is an abom9able practice1 by :i* p]sons are r h>d5$ 9 s91 ?an deliv]$ f x4 ,x is d]ogatory to ,*ri/'s satisfaction1 & has n ! lea/ appe>ance ( a sacram5t1 or ord9ance ( ,god's appo9tm5t4 ,ano!r sacram5t t !y h add$1 is extreme unction2 tak5 f ,james v4 #ad1 #ae4 :]e ! apo/le speaks ( sick p]sons be+ ano9t$ ) oil 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l2 & x is said1 ! pray] ( fai? %all save ! sick1 & ! ,"l %all raise him up2 &1 if he has committ$ s9s1 !y %all be =giv5 him4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$1 t ?\gh ?is practice ( ano9t+ ! sick ) oil1 0 obs]v$ 9 ! fir/ age ( ! *ur*1 :ile ! miracul\s gift ( heal+ 0 cont9u$2 yet x is n[ ceas$2 !re=e no su* significant sign is to be us$4 ,&1 z = =giv5ess ( s9s1 m5tion$ by ! apo/le t seems n to h be5 conf]r$ by ! use ( t sign2 b x 0 humbly expect$ & hop$ =1 z an answ] ( pray]3 ,x is !re=e a v prepo/]\s ?+ to reckon ?is among ! sacram5ts1 "u ! gospel disp5sation4 ,ano!r ,sacram5t t ! ,papi/s add1 is t ( matrimony2 = :i*1 !y h v little %ad[ ( reason2 b1 because1 !y suppose1 ! apo/le calls x a great my/]y1 ,eph4 v4 #cb4 :i* ^w1 ! ,greek *ur* us$ to signify a sacram5t3 ,b he does n int5d h]eby1 t m>riage is a my/]y2 b ! union betwe5 ,*ri/ & 8 *ur*1 :i* is illu/rat$ by ! conjugal union1 is s call$#eh2 &1 inde$1 x is n an ord9ance giv5 to ! *ur*1 b to mank9d 9 g5]al1 hea!ns z well z ,*ri/ians4 ,!re=e no?+ c be m absurd ?an to suppose1 t x is "o ( ! sacram5ts ,*ri/ ha? in/itut$ 9 ! gospel-*ur*2 &1 accord+ to _! op9ion1 ! prie/s are exclud$ f ?is sacram5t1 inasmu* z !y are =bidd5 to m>ry1 z ! laity are exclud$ f ! sacram5t ( holy ord]s2 s t :5 !y pret5d to add to ^? in/itutions1 :i* ,*ri/ ha? giv5 to ! *ur*1 or inv5t sacram5ts1 :i* he ha? n orda9$1 !y betray n only _! own folly1 b bold presumption2 !re=e we mu/ conclude1 t !re are only two sacram5ts t ,*ri/ ha? giv5 to 8 *ur*1 to wit1 baptism1 & ! ,"l's supp]2 :i* are p>ticul>ly consid]$ 9 "s foll[+ answ]s4 ,footnote #eb3 ,sacram5t is ! ^w us$ by ! ,vulgate = my/]y1 & ?is is a mu* m probable mean+ ( ! t]m z us$ by ! e>ly *ri/ians4 ,footnote #ec3 1 4 ,footnote #ed3 ,:5 ^! two are di/+ui%$ by div9es1 ! "o is g5]ally call$1 signum significans2 ! o!r signum confirmans2 or1 ! =m] is said1 signific>e2 ! latt]1 obsign>e4 ,footnote #ee3 ,x 7 to be wi%$1 ! inspir$ books _h be5 m g5]ally hon\r$1 z ! only suffici5t rule ( judgm5t1 by ^? :o h wrote 9 favor ( episcopacy1 ^u ! plan ( a ,,div9e ,,"r2 & ! r1 z !y speak ( x1 n m]ely z an in/itution ( ! gospel1 b an ess5tially necess>y "o3 insomu*1 t gospel ord9ances w be invalid1 unless adm9i/]$ by ^?1 :o h be5 episcopally ve/$ ) holy ord]s4 ,9 a matt] ( su* mom5t\s conc]n1 !y w\ld n h act$ an unwor?y "p1 if !y _h conf9$ _! pleas to ! sacr$ writ+s2 produc+ su* passages f !m z speak to ! po9t1 n implicitly & d>kly2 b 9 p]emptory & express t]ms1 s z to leave no reasonable room = hesitation or d\bt4 ,x w\ld be di%on\r>y to ! ,,bible1 & a gross reflection on ! p5man ( x1 to call t an 8appo9tm5t ( ,*ri/10 & an 8ess5tially necess>y0 "o1 :i* is n conta9$ 9 ?is sacr$ volume1 & ) su* cle>ness & precision1 t sob] & imp>tial inquir]s may readily p]ceive x to be !re1 )\t =eign help to assi/ _! sight4 ,& yet1 su* help is made necess>y by episcopal writ]s4 ,!y sc>ce ev] fail ( turn+ u to ! ,,fa!rs 9 v9dication ( _! cause2 h]eby virtually reflect+ disgrace on ! scriptures1 z ?\gh !y 7 insuffici5t1 simply ( !mselves1 to br+ ?is controv]sy to an issue4 ,9 ord] to reconcile ! appeal t is s (t5 made to ! ,,fa!rs ) t hon\r :i* is due to ! scriptures1 ! episcopalian plea is1 t !y consid] ^! fa!rs1 n z judges1 b witnesses only 9 _! cause4 ,b :at are !y br\ght to witness8 ,is x1 t episcopacy is an in/itution ( ,jesus ,*ri/8 ,if ?is is witness$ to 9 ! sacr$ books1 ( :i* we1 hav+ ^! 9 our h&s1 are z good judges z !y1 x is suffici5t4 ,!re is no ne$ ( any =eign te/imony4 ,if x is n1 no o!r te/imony c supply ?is defect4 ,are ^! fa!rs cit$ z witnesses to :at 0 ! practice 9 _! day8 ,?is is n[ g5]ally ! pret5ce4 ,!y may1 say ! episcopalians1 be prop]ly appeal$ to1 9 ord] to "k ! tru? ( ,,fact 9 ! ages 9 :i* !y liv$4 ,& if1 f _! unanim\s te/imony1 ev5 f ! fir/ days ( ,*ri/ianity1 x appe>s1 t ,,gov]n+ & orda9+ ,,au?ority 0 ex]cis$ by ,bi%ops ,,only1 9 di/9ction f ,presbyt]s1 & z an ord] 9 ! *ur* above !m1 x w\ld argue great arrogance1 if n ob/9ate p]v]s5ess1 to dispute ! div9e orig9al ( episcopacy4 ,b we mu/ be excus$1 h[ev] p]v]se we may be acc\nt$1 if we _c br+ ourselves to ?9k1 t ! practice ( ! *ur*1 s9ce ! apo/les' days1 h[ev] univ]sal1 w ju/ify our receiv+ t z an in/itution ( ,*ri/1 & an ess5tially important "o1 :i* he himself ha? n cle>ly & evid5tly made s1 ei!r 9 8 own p]son1 or by ^? inspir$ writ]s1 :om he commission$ & in/ruct$ to decl>e 8 w3 nor c we believe ! great ,au?or ( *ri/ianity w\ld h put ! pr(essors ( x to ! difficult1 ,i may say1 z to mo/ ( !m1 ! impossible task ( collect+ any ?+ ess5tial to _! salvation f ! volum9\s records ( antiquity4 ,we are r p]suad$1 he has ord]$ e article t is necess>y1 ei!r 9 po9t ( fai? or practice1 to be s fairly & legibly wrote by ! sacr$ p5man1 z t !re %\ld be no ne$ ( hav+ rec\rse to ! anci5t ,fa!rs z ,,witnesses1 any m ?an judges1 to asc]ta9 8 m9d4 ,to suppose ! contr>y1 w\ld1 9 reality ( con/ruction1 sub/itute ,,tradition ! rule ( ess5tial tru?1 9 ! room ( ! ,,scriptures1 :i* 7 8giv5 by inspiration ( ,god20 or1 at lea/ make ! =m] s mu* a "p ( ?is rule1 z t ! latt]1 )\t x1 w\ld n be suffici5tly complete4 ,su* di%on\r ought n to be ca/ on ! "o only /&>d ( ! real m9d ( ,*ri/4 ,! ,bi%op1 9 ^: def5ce an appeal is made to antiquity1 is n relat$1 by 8 (fice1 to a s+le congregation ( *ri/ians only1 ) "o or m ,presbyt]s belong+ to x2 b 8 *>ge is a diocess1 consi/+ ( a numb] ( congregations1 great] or less1 ) _! respective ,presbyt]s4 ,! inquiry !re=e is1 :e!r x be an ,,univ]sally ,,atte/$ ,,fact1 t episcopacy1 9 ?is s5se1 took place 91 & ?r\gh1 ! two fir/ ages8 ,a ,bi%op1 at ! head ( a numb] ( congregations1 great] or less1 is an (fic] 9 ! *ur* ( ,*ri/ q diff]5t f ! pa/or ( a s+le congregation2 ?\gh he %\ld be call$ ,bi%op1 z be+ ! ,,head-,,presbyt]1 or ve/$ ) ! "* ( ,,primus ,,int] ,,p>es4 ,x %\ld be p>ticul>ly not$1 :i* ( ^! k9ds ( episcopacy has ! voice ( ! specifi$ antiquity 9 its fav\r4 ,x is will+ly left ) e man ( common und]/&+1 aft] he has gone ov] ! foll[+ te/imonies1 to say1 :e!r he ?9ks1 t ,bi%ops1 aft] ! ,,diocesan-,,mode1 7 kn[n 9 ! fir/ ages ( ! *ur*8 ,! ,bi%op1 = :om ! fa!rs are call$ 9 z ,,witnesses1 is an (fic] 9 ! *ur* ( an ,,ord] ,,sup]ior to t ( ,presbyt]s1 & z di/9ct f x z ! ord] ( ,presbyt]s is f t ( ,deacons2 ! pret5ce be+ ?is1 t ,presbyt]s 7 ?\ght to h1 9 primitive times1 no m "r to m$dle ) ! peculi> "w ( ,bi%ops1 ?an ,deacons h to conc]n !mselves ) ! peculi> "w ( ,presbyt]s4 ,! "q !re=e is1 ,:e!r x w appe> f ! foll[+ evid5ce1 to be at all a ,,fact1 mu* less an ,,univ]sally kn[n1 & c]ta9ly atte/$ "o1 t !re 7 ,bi%ops1 9 ?is s5se1 9 any *ur*1 9 any "p ( ! *ri/ian _w1 )9 ! two fir/ c5turies8 ,! ,bi%op1 9 ^: fav\r ! anci5t ,fa!rs are said univ]sally to speak1 is "o to :om ! ,,exclusive ,,"r ,,( ,,gov]nm5t has be5 committ$ by ! appo9tm5t ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 or 8 apo/les z commission$ by him4 ,says ! fam\s ,bi%op ,hoadly1 treat+ ( ! gov]nm5t ( ! *ur*1 z belong+ to ,bi%ops only1 9 ! above appropriat$ s5se1 8,& "h--,i ?9k ,i may say1 t we h z univ]sal & z unanim\s a te/imony ( all writ]s1 & hi/orians f ! apo/les' days1 z c\ld reasonably be expect$ or desir$3 e "o1 :o speaks ( ! gov]nm5t ( ! *ur*1 9 any place1 witness+1 t episcopacy 0 ! settl$ =m2 & e "o1 :o ha? occasion to speak ( ! orig9al ( x1 trac+ x up to ! apo/les' days1 & fix+ x ^u _! decree4--,7 !re only te/imonies to be produc$1 t ?is 0 ! gov]nm5t ( ! *ur* 9 all ages1 x w\ld be b reasonable to conclude x ( apo/olical in/itution2--b :5 we f9d ! same p]sons witness+1 n only t x 0 episcopal1 b t x 0 ( apo/olical in/itution1 & deliv]$ d[n f ! beg9n+ z su*1 ?is adds weight to ! matt]1 & makes x m und\bt$4 ,s t "h are two po9ts to :i* !y be> witness1 t ?is 0 ! gov]nm5t ( ! *ur* 9 _! days1 & t x 0 ( apo/olical in/itution4 ,& 9 ^! !re is su* a con/ancy & unanimity1 t ev5 ,/4 ,j]om himself traces up episcopacy to ! v apo/les1 & makes x ( _! in/itution40--,he adds1 8,all *ur*es & *ri/ians1 z f> z we "k1 seem to h be5 agre$1 9 ?is po9t1 amid/ all _! o!r diff]5ces1 z univ]sally z c well be imag9$40 ,"o w\ld suppose1 f ! p]emptory mann] 9 :i* ?is citation is express$1 t ! ,,fact x affirms 0 s evid5tly cle>1 z to leave no room = ! lea/ d\bt4 ,^?1 :o may ?9k x wor? :ile to look ov] ! te/imonies br\ght to view1 9 ! foll[+ pages1 w p]haps1 by critically obs]v+ _! real & j import1 be surpriz$1 t any man ( le>n+1 :o pr(esses a reg>d to tru?1 %\ld speak ( x1 & ) su* a degree ( assurance1 z ! ,,univ]sal ,,decl>ation ,,( ,,all ,,ages f ! apo/les1 t episcopacy1 9 ! implead$ s5se1 0 ! 8=m ( gov]nm5t 9 ! *ur* 9 _! day10 & t x 0 by 8apo/olical in/itution20 especially1 if !y %\ld n be able to f9d1 z x is c]ta9 !y w n1 s mu* z a s+le witness1 = two hundr$ ye>s1 ^: evid5ce is cle>1 direct1 express1 & full1 9 affirm+1 ei!r t ?is 0 ! =m ( gov]nm5t 9 ! *ur*1 or t x 0 ev] in/itut$ by ,*ri/1 or 8 apo/les3 s f> is x f ! tru?1 t ?is is a ,,fact ,,unanim\sly & ,,con/antly ,,te/ifi$ ,,to1 ev5 f ! beg9n+1 & ?r\gh all ages4 ,! ,bi%op1 = ! support ( ^: claims antiquity is repair$ to1 is "o ) :om ! ,,sole ,,p[] ( ,,ord9ation is lodg$2 insomu*1 t he only c convey holy ord]s con=mably to ! appo9tm5t ( ,jesus ,*ri/2 & %\ld ,presbyt]s presume to d ?is1 !y w\ld take t ^u !m :i* !y h no m a "r to1 ?an ,deacons h to baptise1 or adm9i/] ! ,"l's supp]4 ,?is "p ( ! ,,unanim\s report ( ,,all ,,ages conc]n+ ! ,,exclusive ,,"r ( ,bi%ops des]ves mo/ ( all ! special notice ( ! read]2 & he is p>ticul>ly desir$1 z he goes along1 to po9t out to himself1 = 8 own satisfaction2 or to o!rs1 = _! in=mation1 any "o among all ! te/imonies he w h plac$ be=e 8 view1 t pla9ly & directly affirms ! ,,"r ,,( ,,ord9ation to be peculi> to ,bi%ops z a di/9ct ord] f ,presbyt]s1 & sup]ior to !m2 or t ?is "r 0 ev] ?us ex]cis$ by !m4 ,if he %\ld n be able to d ?is1 z unque/ionably he w n1 h[ /range mu/ t affirmation appe>1 :i* says 9 ! mo/ positive t]ms1 n only t ?is is ,,fact1 b a fact ,,con/antly & ,,unanim\sly witness$ to by ! fa!rs1 9 ,,all ,,ages f ! days ( ! apo/les4 ,! ,bi%op1 9 ^: def5ce antiquity is plead$1 is ve/$ ) ! p[] ( ,,confirmation1 accord+ to ! mode ( ! *ur* ( ,engl&2 & x is appropriat$ to him z 8 "r 9 di/9ction f all o!rs4 ,b ,i ne$ n assure ! read]1 he w 9 va9 look to f9d x a ,,fact1 )9 ! two fir/ ages1 t ,bi%ops 7 ei!r ve/$ )1 or ev] ex]cis$ ?is p[]4 ,= he mu/ come d[n bel[ ^! ages1 be=e a ^w is said1 by any "o ( ! fa!rs1 relative to ?is sup]/iti\s practice4 ,t]tullian is ! fir/ t m5tions x2 & he m5tions likewise "s o!r corruptions1 :i* _h got m+l$ ) *ri/ianity 9 t day4 ,9 %ort1 ! "q 9 debate1 s f> z x relates to ,,fact1 is1 n :e!r !re 7 (fic]s 9 ! *ri/ian *ur*1 kn[n by ! "n ( ,bi%ops 9 ! apo/olic age1 & d[n along ?r\gh ! two fir/ c5turies8 ,we jo9 ) ! episcopalians 9 affirm+ ?is to be a tru? univ]sally te/ifi$ to 9 ^? times3 b ! prop] "q is1 :at is ,,fact ) ref]5ce to ! ,,ord] ( ^! ,bi%ops1 & ! ,,p[]s ,,peculi> ,,to ,,_! ,,(fice1 & z ,,ex]cis$ by !m 9 x8 ,! "n ( ,bi%op is "o ?+1 & ! ,,p[] claim$ =1 or ex]cis$ by him1 is ano!r4 ,! dispute is1 n ab\t ! "n1 b ! p[] appropriat$ to x4 ,?is !re=e %\ld be he$fully att5d$ to by all1 9 _! exam9ation ( ! evid5ces t w be produc$2 & !y may1 9 ?is way1 cle>ly & satisfactorily det]m9e1 ea* "o = himself1 :e!r x be at all an atte/$ ,,fact1 mu* less a ,,con/ant & ,,unanim\sly ,,atte/$ ,,"o1 f ! apo/les days1 & d[n along ?r\gh ! two fir/ ages1 z well z aft] ones1 t ,bi%ops 7 ve/$ )1 & did actually ex]cise1 ! above specifi$ p[]s1 :i* are at ?is day claim$ = !m1 z ! appropriate "w ( _! (fice by div9e appo9tm5t8 ,,*auncy',s ,,view ,,( ,,episcopacy4 ,footnote #ef3 ,see vol4 ,,ii4 page #hf4 ,footnote #eg3 ,see vol4 ,,iii4 page #dbd-dbf4 & vol4 ,,ii4 page #bje4 ,footnote #eh3 ,see ,vol4 ,,iii4 p4 #ab4 ,que/4 ,,clxv4 ,,que/4 ,,clxv4 ,:at is baptism8 ,,answ4 ,baptism is a sacram5t ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 :]e9 ,*ri/ ha? orda9$ ! wa%+ ) wat]1 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 & ( ! ,son1 & ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 to be a sign & seal ( +raft+ into himself1 ( remission ( s9s by 8 blood1 & reg5]ation by 8 ,_s2 ( adoption & resurrection unto ev]la/+ life2 & :]eby ! p>ties baptiz$ are solemnly admitt$ into ! visible *ur*1 & ent] into an op5 & pr(ess$ engagem5t1 to be :olly & only ! ,"l's4 ,! me?od 9 :i* we %all endeav\r to expla9 ?is answ] %all be1 ,i4 ,to prove t baptism is a sacram5t ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 in/itut$ by ,*ri/1 9 :i* !re is to be1 "s way or o!r1 ! application ( wat]4 ,,ii4 ,t ?is is to be p]=m$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 ( ! ,son1 & ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,&1 ,,iii4 ,:at is signifi$ !re91 & :at engagem5ts are laid ^u ! p]son baptiz$4 ,i4 ,to prove t baptism is a sacram5t ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 in/itut$ by ,*ri/1 9 :i* !re is to be1 "s way or o!r1 ! application ( wat]4 ,"h let x be consid]$1 #a4 ,t !re mu/ be ! application ( wat]2 & t ei!r by dipp+ ! p]son t is to be baptiz$ into ! wat]1 or by p\r+ or spr9kl+ wat] ^u him2 o!rwise x do? n answ] ! prop] & lit]al s5se ( ! ^w baptize4#ei ,x is true1 we sometimes f9d ! ^w us$ 9 a metaphorical s5se2 z :5 our ,savi\r speaks ( ! baptism t he 0 to be baptiz$ )1 ,matt4 xx4 #bb4 ,luke xii4 #ej4 :]eby he int5ds ! suff]+s he 0 to endure 9 %$d+ 8 blood ^u ! cross3 ,& x is else:]e tak51 by a metonymy1 = ! conf]r+ ! extraord9>y gifts ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 :i* !y 7 giv5 to expect aft] ,*ri/'s asc5sion into heav51 & ! apo/les 7 fir/ made p>tak]s ( at ! day ( ,p5teco/1 :i* imm$iately foll[$ x2 :]e9 !re appe>$ unto !m clov5 tongues1 l z ( fire1 t sat ^u ea* ( !m1 z a sign t !y %\ld be fill$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/1 & speak ) o!r tongues1 & be enflam$ ) a holy zeal = ,*ri/'s glory & int]e/2 :i* 0 accord+ly fulfill$1 & seems to be ! s5se ( ! ^w baptism1 z tak5 9 ?is figurative s5se2 b we und]/& ! ^w 9 ! mo/ prop] s5se !re(2 & !re=e suppose t x mu/ be p]=m$ ) wat]4 ,z to :at respects ! mode ( baptism1 or ! application ( wat]1 :e!r ! wat] is to be appli$ to ! p]son baptiz$1 or he put into x1 t1 ,i purposely wave ! consid]ation (1 till we are l$ to speak conc]n+ ! subjects ( baptism1 t we may insi/ on ! sev]al matt]s 9 controv]sy1 betwe5 ^? t ma9ta91 & o!rs t d5y infant baptism1 toge!r1 :i* we %all h occasion to d "u ! next answ]3 ,:]eas1 ,i am ready to p]suade myself1 t :at ,i %all advance "u ?is1 toge!r ) t :i* respects ! improvem5t ( baptism1 w n be mu* conte/$ by ^? :o are 9 a diff]5t way ( ?9k+1 ) respect to ! subjects ( baptism1 & ! mode ( adm9i/]+ x4 #b4 ,we are n[ to consid]1 t baptism is a sacram5t ( ! ,new ,te/am5t2 & !re=e x diff]s f ^? baptisms1 or wa%+s1 t 7 frequ5tly practis$ "u ! ,old ,te/am5t disp5sation2 conc]n+ :i*1 ! apo/le says1 t x /ood 9 meats & dr9ks1 & div]s wa%+s1 ,heb4 ix4 #aj4 or baptisms#fj4 ,?us we read ( _m in/ances 9 :i* p]sons 7 wa%$ "u ! c]emonial law3 ,?is 0 an ord9ance us$ 9 ! consecration ( p]sons to holy (fices2 z x is said1 t ,a>on & 8 sons 7 to be br\ght to ! door ( ! tab]nacle ( ! congregation1 & wa%$ ) wat]1 ,exod4 xxix4 #d4 & ,lev4 viii4 #f4 :5 !y 7 consecrat$ to be prie/s4 ,aga91 :5 !y m9i/]$ 9 holy ?+s1 or came ne> unto ! alt>1 x is said1 !y wa%$1 z ! ,"l comm&$ ,moses1 ,exod4 xl4 #cb4 = ?is reason ! lav] 0 set betwe5 ! t5t ( ! congregation & ! alt>1 & wat] put !re9 to wa% 92 & !y wa%$ _! h&s & _! feet !re91 v]4 #cj1 #ca4 ,& ?is c]emony 0 us$ by !m1 :5 !y 7 subject to div]s uncleannesses2 ?us1 9 ! me?od ( cleans+ ! lep]1 he 0 to wa% himself1 &1 aft] t might come into ! camp1 ,lev4 xvi4 #h1 #i4 ,! same ?+ 0 to be done by ^? :o 7 liable to uncleannesses ( ano!r nature1 ,deut4 xxii4 #aj1 #aa4 ,^! c]emonial wa%+s1 :5 appli$ to p]sons1 seem to be orda9$ to signify _! consecration1 or d$ication1 to ,god1 9 "s ( ! in/ances be=e m5tion$2 & 9 o!rs1 !y signifi$ ! means :i* ,god _h orda9$ to cleanse ! s\l f moral impurity2 :i* 0 d5ot$ by ! c]emonial uncleannesses :i* !y desir$ to be purifi$ f4 ,^! ord9ances1 inde$1 expir$ toge!r ) ! re/ ( ! c]emonial law3 ,nev]!less1 x is v evid5t1 f ! in/itution ( gospel-baptism1 t ! sign is reta9$2 ?\gh !re are "s circum/ances 9 ! ?+ signifi$ !reby1 9 :i* x diff]s f ^? baptisms :i* 7 =m]ly us$ by ! ,jewi% *ur*4 ,!y 7 h]eby devot$ to ,god1 to obs]ve t peculi> mode ( wor%ip :i* he prescrib$ by ! h& ( 8 s]vant ,moses2 we are devot$ to ,god1 z ^? :o h]eby signify our obligation to walk accord+ to ! rules prescrib$ by ,*ri/ 9 ! gospel4 ,!y also us$ ?is ord9ance1 to signify ! cleans+ virtue ( ! blood ( ,jesus1 :o 0 to come1 & ! ,_s t 0 to be p\r$ =?1 z consequ5t !reupon2 we use x to signify or express our fai? 9 :at ,*ri/ has accompli%$1 & 9 ! grace :i* ! ,_s works pursuant !reunto2 !re=e we call x an ord9ance ( ! ,new ,te/am5t4 #c4 ,baptism 0 in/itut$ by ,*ri/4 ,?is is evid5t f ! commission he gave to 8 apo/les1 n only to prea* ! gospel to all nations1 b to baptize !m 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 ( ! ,son1 & ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 ,matt4 xxviii4 #ai4fa & ?is he appo9t$ to be a /&+ ord9ance 9 ! *ur*1 ?r\gh\t all ! ages !re(2 on :i* acc\nt he promises1 9 ! foll[+ words1 t he w be ) 8 m9i/]s1 9 fulfill+ ! commission t he gave !m to execute1 unto ! end ( ! _w3 ,!re=e1 we mu/ conclude1 t x is a /&+ ord9ance 9 ! *ur*1 & n design$ to be obs]v$ only dur+ ! fir/ age !re(1 till ,*ri/ianity univ]sally obta9$4 ,?is we ass]t 9 opposition to ! ,soc9ians1 :o suppose1 t baptism 01 inde$1 in/itut$ by ,*ri/2 b ! design h]e(1 0 only to be an ext]nal badge1 or sign1 ( ! hea!ns embrac+ ! ,*ri/ian religion1 z !y 7 =m]ly initiat$ into ! ,jewi% *ur* by t c]emonial wa%+ t 0 !n 9 use3 ,b ! contr>y to ?is w appe> f :at we %all h occasion to speak to1 "u a foll[+ head1 :5 we consid] :at baptism 0 a sign & seal (2 :i* is equally applicable to ! *ur* 9 our day1 z x 0 to ^? :o liv$ 9 ! fir/ plant+ !re(4 ,,ii4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 t baptism is to be p]=m$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 ( ! ,son1 & ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,?is conta9s 9 x a pr(ess$ ackn[l$gm5t1 9 ?is solemn act ( d$ication ( ! div9e ,tr9ity2 & accord+ly x is an act ( religi\s wor%ip1 9 :i* ,god's "r to ! p]sons baptiz$1 is publicly own$1 & an intimation giv51 t all sav+ bless+s1 :i* are desir$ or expect$ 9 ?is ord9ance1 are giv5 by ! ,fa!r1 ?r\gh a ,m$iator1 pur*as$ by ! ,son1 & appli$ by ! ,holy ,_s4 ,?is includes 9 x mu* m ?an a be+ baptiz$ by ! au?ority ( ^! div9e p]sons2 :i* is all t "s ( ! ,antitr9it>ians w all[ to be meant by1 9 _! "n3 ,= ?\gh no ord9ance c be rightly p]=m$ b by a div9e w>rant1 yet ?is w>rant is equally ext5d$ to ! adm9i/]+1 or engag+ 9 any o!r ord9ance2 & !re=e1 a be+ baptiz$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 signifies m ?an ?is2 namely1 a p]son's be+ d$icat$ to !m2 9 :i* d$ication1 a solemn pr(ession is made1 t !y h a "r to all religi\s wor%ip1 :i* we are oblig$ to p]=m z well z t all our hope ( salvation is f !m3 ,!re=e1 "s ?9k1 t ?is idea1 :i* is pr9cipally int5d$ 9 ! =m ( baptism1 w\ld be bett] express$1 if ! words ( in/itution#fb 7 r5d]$ into ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 c4 z x is r5d]$ else:]e1 ,gal4 iii4 #bg4 :]e ! apo/le is speak+ ( a p]son's be+ baptiz$ into ,*ri/#fc1 & expla9s x z d5ot+ a putt+ on ,*ri/2 or a pr(ess+1 z x is said1 v]4 #bi4 t we are ,*ri/'s4 ,?us !y :o are baptiz$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 are d5ot$ h]eby1 to be pr(ess$ly _! s]vants & subjects2 "u an indisp5sible obligation to put _! tru/ 91 & hope =1 all sav+ bless+s f !m1 accord+ to ! t5or ( ! gospel4 ,x is enquir$1 by "s1 :e!r x be absolutely necess>y1 9 ! adm9i/ration ( ?is ord9ance1 explicitly to make m5tion ( ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/8 & "s ass]t1 t x is n2 because we read ( p]sons be+ baptiz$ 9 ! "n ( ,jesus1 9 ,acts xix4 #e4 )\t any m5tion ( ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 or ,holy ,gho/2 & 9 *ap4 viii4 #af4 ! same ?+ is m5tion$1 z x is said1 ,!y 7 baptiz$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$1 t x does n appe>1 t ?is 0 ! express =m ( words us$ 9 baptiz+ ^? t are "h m5tion$2 b x only argues1 t ! ord9ance 0 adm9i/]$1 & t ,*ri/'s "n & glory 0 proclaim$ !re93 ,s t1 ?\gh ! o!r div9e p]sons are n p>ticul>ly m5tion$1 x does n foll[ f !nce1 t !y did n adh]e to ! express words ( in/itution1 :i* 7 giv5 to ! apo/les2 x might z well be argu$1 t ,john did n baptize 9 ! "n ( any ( ! ,div9e p]sons2 s9ce :5 we read ( 8 baptism1 x is said1 ,i baptize y ) wat]2 b x does n !nce foll[1 t he did n baptize !m 9 ! "n ( ,god2 inasmu* z he pla9ly confesses t ,god s5t him to baptize ) wat]1 ,john i4 #cc4 ,b1 t ?is matt] may be set 9 a j light1 we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 a p]son's omitt+ to m5tion ! ,son or ,holy ,gho/1 9 ! =m ( baptism1 z d5y+ !m to be div9e p]sons1 79 :i* case ! ord9ance is invalid27 & 8 do+ ?is = no o!r reason1 b because he ?9ks t we are n to be ti$ up to a p>ticul> =m ( words1 b may sometimes baptize 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/2 &1 at o!r times1 9 ! "n ( ,jesus3 ,9 ?is case1 ,i w n say t ! ord9ance is invalid2 b yet1 8 mann] ( adm9i/]+ x1 w be highly (f5sive to _m s]i\s ,*ri/ians1 & c h>dly be reckon$ an in/ance ( fai?fulness to ,*ri/2 :o has1 by an express comm&1 intimat$ :at words are to be us$ !re94 ,,iii4 ,we are n[ to consid]1 :at is signifi$ 9 baptism1 & :at engagem5ts are laid on ! p]son baptiz$4 ,!re are "s1 especially among ! ,soc9ians1 :o ma9ta91 t x is only an ext]nal1 or visible badge ( ,*ri/ianity 9 g5]al1 signify+ a p]son's "r to be call$ a ,*ri/ian1 or a pr(essor ( t religion1 :i* 0 in/itut$ by our ,savi\r2 & _! design h]e9 seems to be1 t !y might evade ! =ce ( ! argum5t :i* we br+ to prove ! div9ity ( ! ,son & ,_s1 f _! be+ ! object ( t religi\s wor%ip1 :i* accord+ to our explication !re(1 is conta9$ 9 x4 ,did !y int5d1 by be+ a ,*ri/ian1 ! same ?+ z we d1 namely1 a subjection to ,*ri/1 z a div9e p]son1 or a pr(ess$ obligation :i* we are laid "u1 to wor%ip ,god ! ,fa!r1 ?r\gh ! ,son1 by ! ,_s1 we %\ld h no cont5tion ) !m ab\t ?is matt]3 ,b s9ce we are n agre$ z to ! mean+ ( be+ a ,*ri/ian1 especially1 s9ce !y int5d no m h]eby ?an our be+ oblig$ to adh]e to a c]ta9 s*eme ( religi\s wor%ip prescrib$ by ,*ri/1 ( :at k9d soev] x be1 9 l mann] z a p]son is call$ a ,mahometan1 because he embraces ,mahomet's ,alcoran z a rule ( fai?1 we _c ?9k ?is g5]al acc\nt ( baptism1 z an ext]nal badge ( ,*ri/ianity1 to be a suffici5t explication ( :at is int5d$ by x z a sign1 or significant ord9ance4 ,!re are sev]al ?+s m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 ( :i*1 x is said1 to be a sign & seal1 viz4 ( our engraft+ into ,*ri/1 & obta9+ remission ( s9s by 8 blood1 ( our reg5]ation by 8 ,_s1 our adoption1 & resurrection unto et]nal life1 :i* include 9 !m all ! b5efits ( ,*ri/'s m$iation2 :i* h be5 p>ticul>ly expla9$ "u "s =ego+ answ]s3 ,b !re is "o t conta9s 9 x all ! re/2 & accord+ly x is g5]ally express$1 by div9es1 z t :i* is a sign & seal ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 & all ! duties1 obligations1 & privileges t are ei!r enjo9$ or be/[$ !re94 ,:at ?is cov5ant is1 toge!r ) ! bless+s !re(1 & h[ ! grace ( ,god is manife/$ !re91 has be5 likewise consid]$ "u "s =ego+ answ]s#fe4 ,!re=e all t ,i %all n[ add conc]n+ x1 is1 t x conta9s all ! promises 9 :i* our salvation is includ$1 ( :i* !re is "o t compreh5ds all ! re/1 :]eby x is (t5 express$1 namely1 t ,god w be a ,god unto 8 p1 ,g54 xiv4 #a4 _! %ield1 & exce$+ great rew>d1 *ap4 xvii4 ,& else:]e t he w put 8 laws into _! m9ds1 & write !m 9 _! he>ts1 & w be to !m a ,god2 & !y %all be to him a p1 ,heb4 viii4 #aj4 ,!re are v great privileges conta9$ 9 ?is relation1 namely1 our be+ "u ! special c>e & protection ( ,*ri/1 hav+ a "r to :at he has pur*as$1 & t inh]itance :i* he has laid up 9 heav5 = 8 *ildr51 _! enjoy+ communion ) him "h1 & be+ made happy ) him h]eaft]4 ,n[ ! ma9 ?+ to be consid]$1 is1 h[ baptism is a sign & seal !re(8 ,to ?is x may be answ]$1 t we are n to suppose t ?is1 or any o!r ord9ance1 conf]s ! grace ( ! cov5ant1 z ! ,papi/s pret5d#ff2 = x is1 at mo/1 b a significant sign or seal !re(2 :]eas1 ! grace ( ! cov5ant is ! ?+ signifi$ !reby4 ,!re are1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$ two ways1 by :i* p]sons may be said to be 9 cov5ant ) ,god1 namely1 pr(ess$ly1 or visibly1 :i* is ! imm$iate int5t & design ( ?is ord9ance2 & !re is a be+ 9 cov5ant1 z lay+ hold on ! grace ( ! cov5ant1 :5 we give up ourselves to ,*ri/1 by fai?2 &1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 lay claim to ! bless+s ( 8 r$emption4 ,n[ baptism is a sign & seal ( ! cov5ant ( grace 9 bo? ^! s5ses1 ?\gh 9 diff]5t respects4 ,! ord9ance itself is a pr(ess$ d$ication to ,god1 or an ackn[l$gm5t t ! p]son baptiz$ is oblig$ to be ! ,"l's2 & signifies 8 "r to ! ext]nal bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 :i* are conta9$ 9 ! gospel-disp5sation4 ,!re is also m ?an ?is conta9$ 9 a p]son's be+ giv5 to ,god 9 baptism1 :e!r x be by himself z 9 ^? :o are baptiz$ :5 adult2 or by 8 p>5ts1 z 9 ! case ( infants1 9 t ! p]son :o d$icates1 expresses 8 fai? 9 ,*ri/1 ! ,m$iator ( ! cov5ant1 & hopes = ! sav+ bless+s :i* he has pur*as$ = 8 p4 ,x is "o ?+1 = ?is ord9ance to conf] ^! bless+s1 & ano!r1 = x to be an in/itut$ means1 9 :i* we express our fai? & hope1 t ^! bless+s %all be be/[$1 ! p]son be+ devot$ to ,god ) t view4 ,!re are o!r two ?+s t are m especially signifi$ 9 baptism1 namely1 privileges expect$1 & obligations ackn[l$g$4 #a4 ,! privileges expect$ are su* z accompany salvation1 :i* are ! special gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 viz4 ! tak+ away ! guilt & pollution ( s91 & our be+ made p>tak]s ( all ! bless+s t ,*ri/ ha? pur*as$1 & ,god ! ,fa!r1 9 him1 has promis$ to ! heirs ( salvation4 ,i d n say1 t all :o are baptiz$ are made p>tak]s ( ^! privileges2 b !y are giv5 up to ,god1 or give up !mselves to him 9 ?is ord9ance1 9 hope ( obta9+ !m4 #b4 ,"h is a public pr(ession1 or ackn[l$gm5t ( our obligation to be ! ,"l's4 ,?is is1 f ! nature ( ! ?+1 impli$ 9 its be+ a d$ication to ,god4 ,:5 we make a surr5d] ( ourselves to him1 we d h]eby decl>e1 t we are will+ to be 8 s]vants & subjects1 & entirely at 8 disposal3 ,?is is conta9$ 9 a fiducial act ( self-d$ication to ,god1 & _c be done by "o 9 ! behalf ( ano!r3 ,&1 x is to be fe>$1 t _m1 :o give up !mselves to ,god 9 ?is ord9ance1 :5 adult1 ?\gh !y make a pr(ession ( _! fai?1 yet d n give up !mselves by fai?2 b t is only kn[n to ! he>t-se>*+ ,god3 ,nev]!less1 z we express our fai? & hope1 9 ?is ord9ance1 conc]n+ ! privileges b n[ m5tion$2 s we1 9 ?is act ( d$ication1 confess1 t ,god has a "r to u1 & t x is our indisp5sible duty to be 81 s t h]eby we are1 ei!r by our own cons5t1 z 9 self-d$ication1 pr(ess$ly ! ,"l's2 or ?is is ackn[l$g$ by ^? :o h a "r to d$icate1 & !reby to signify ?is obligation2 :i*1 because x is highly j & reasonable1 ! p]sons devot$ are oblig$ to /& to1 or else are br\ght "u a great degree ( guilt1 9 n be+ /$fa/ 9 ,god's cov5ant4 ,!re is "o ?+ m m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 namely1 t ! p]son baptiz$1 is solemnly admitt$ into ! visible *ur*1 :i* ,i r *oose to pass ov]2 s9ce x is h>d to und]/& :at "s mean by ! visible *ur*1 & a p]son's becom+ a memb] !re( by baptism4 ,we h else:]e consid]$ ! difficulties t are conta9$ 9 ! description ( ! visible *ur*2 toge!r ) ! qualifications =1 & admission ( p]sons into *ur*-communion4#fg ,if1 by be+ admitt$ into ! visible *ur*1 we are to und]/& t a p]son has a "r to all ! ord9ances ( ! *ur* by baptism1 )\t be+ admitt$ aft]w>ds into x by mutual cons5t2 ?is is contr>y to ! fai? & practice ( mo/ ( ! re=m$ *ur*es4 ,& if1 on ! o!r h&1 !y mean h]eby1 t "h is a public decl>ation ( our hope1 t ! p]son baptiz$ %all be made p>tak] ( ^? privileges :i* ,*ri/ has pur*as$ =1 & giv5 to 8 *ur*3 ,?is is no m ?an :at has be5 already expla9$ 9 our consid]+ ! baptismal expectations & obligations2 b1 :e!r ?is c be prop]ly call$ an admission into ! *ur*1 ,i r leave to be det]m9$ by ^? :o bett] und]/& :at !y mean1 :5 !y say t ?is is done 9 baptism1 ?an ,i d4#fh ,footnote #ei3 1 has be5 said to signify imm]go & exclusively :5 appli$ to sacr$ baptism4 ,& ?is is necess>y to e/abli% imm]sion z ! only mode4 ,! "q is n1 !re=e1 :e!r 1 sometimes signifies to imm]se1 b :e!r x nev] signifies any ?+ else4 ,?is c be prov$1 x is presum$1 by no ,lexicograph]1 & no v]sion ( ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,9 ! ,new ,te/am5t x is tak5 9 diff]5t s5ses1 = example we read ( a ,baptism ) ! ,holy ,gho/ & ) fire4 ,x is !re=e a g5]ic t]m & n specific1 z imm]se _c be sub/itut$ = x 9 all places4 ,if a specific ,greek t]m signify+ to plunge _h occasionally be5 us$ = x1 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 yet baptism be+ 9 our ,savi\r's commission to 8 disciples1 %\ld n h be5 conf9$ to "o mode1 b ?is is nev] ! case4 ,! num]\s admissions ( our div9es1 t 1 prim>ily signifies to imm]se1 & :i* are dis+5u\sly collect$ to impose on ! ignorant2 d n weak5 our cause1 z !y did nei!r influ5ce ! practice nor s5tim5ts ( ^? :o us$ !m4 ,if 1 signifies to imm]se totally1 or p>tially2 to dip1 to cleanse1 or purify1 c4 x leaves ! mode to our conv5i5ce or *oice2 & reason also accords1 t ! mode is unimportant ) respect to moral defilem5t4--,porph]y has 8 40 ,! oracle said 8 him z a bottle0 7( lea!r1 :i* c\ld swim7 8b x is n lawful to plunge him :olly "u wat]40 ,/rabo says1 8 up to ! wai/40 ,ari/otle says 8 10 x /a9s & r5d]s florid ! h&4 ,ari/ophanes says1 8 10 /a9$ ) tawny col\rs4 ,hom] says1 8 10 ,& ! f\nta9 0 t+$ ) blood4 ,rev4 xix4 #ac4 8 40 ,isaiah xxi4 #d4 8,fe>fulness me40 ,footnote #fj3 4 ,footnote #fa3 ,! promulgation ( ?is comm& m>ks a new & important era 9 ! hi/ory ( ! *ur* & ( ! _w4 ,^! words may be consid]$ z ! public & =mal abrogation ( ! ,mosaic economy2 & ! au?oritative annunciation ( ! new ord] ( ?+s "u ! gospel4 ,! fir/ communications ( div9e tru?1 ?r\gh ,adam & ,noah1 7 made indiscrim9ately to ! human family2 b1 9 bo? in/ances1 ! preci\s deposit 0 g5]ally adult]at$1 & ne>ly lo/4 ,! wisdom ( ,god1 !re=e1 saw x to be necess>y to select & sep>ate f ! idolatr\s _w1 a p>ticul> family :i* might s]ve z a repository ( ! div9e oracles & in/itutions2 until t #8,se$ ( ! woman' %\ld come1 ( :om x 0 pr$ict$1 t he %\ld #8bruise ! s]p5t's head3' & t #8se$ ( ,abraham' 9 :om all ! families ( ! e>? %\ld be bless$4 ,b :5 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 our great high-prie/ ( good ?+s to come1 _h1 ?r\gh ! et]nal ,_s1 (f]$ himself )\t spot to ,god1 to be> ! s9s ( _m2 & _h by ?is "o (f]+ ( 8 own body1 p]fect$ !m t are sanctifi$1 ! s]vice ( ! fir/ tab]nacle 0 set aside1 & z to any utility1 or div9e au?ority1 ceas$ =ev]2 z an emblem ( :i*1 ! veil ( ! temple 0 r5t 9 twa9 f ! top to ! bottom1 at ! v mom5t ( expiation2 :5 ,*ri/ our high-prie/1 by %$+ 8 vital blood & p\r+ out 8 s\l unto dea?1 (f]$ 8 "o great sacrifice = s9s4 ,s great1 h[ev]1 0 ! p[] ( e>ly & national prejudice1 t ! apo/les did n1 = "s "t1 und]/& ! ext5t ( _! commission4 ,!y _h1 be=e1 be5 s5t on a %ort mission1 on :i* occasion x 0 ord]$1 t !y %\ld n g into ! way ( ! ,g5tiles1 nor ev5 ent] into any city ( ! ,sam>itans2 & !y seem to h ?\ght1 t by go+ into all ! _w1 & prea*+ to e creature1 no m 0 int5d$1 ?an t !y %\ld g to ! se$ ( ,abraham n[ widely disp]s$ among ! nations4 ,b ?is veil 0 soon remov$1 by a p>ticul> revelation made to ,pet] 9 a vision2 & by ! call+ ( ,paul to ! apo/le%ip1 :o1 f ! beg9n+1 receiv$ commission to g to ! ,g5tiles1 & 01 9 a peculi> mann]1 designat$ & direct$1 to prea* among ! ,g5tiles ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,*ri/4 ,,dr4 ,,alex&]',s ,,mission>y ,,s]mon4 ,footnote #fb3 4 ,footnote #fc3 4 ,footnote #fe3 ,see vol4 ,,ii4 ,que/4 ,,xxxi1 ,,xxxii4 ,page #afg1 #ahe4 ,footnote #ff3 ,!re is a common aphorism among !m1 t ! sacram5ts1 & baptism 9 p>ticul>1 conf] grace1 ex op]e op]ato4 ,footnote #fg3 ,see vol4 ,,ii4 page #aff-baf4 ,footnote #fh3 ,! ,gospel is glad tid+s ( great joy1 n a sy/em ( new & t]rify+ re/rictions & exclusions2 s f> f retract+ =m]ly conc$$ privileges1 & conf9+ ! *ur* )9 n>r[] limits1 x publi%es peace & salvation1 & invites ! :ole human family to p>ticipate 9 ^! bless+s4 ,x mu/ ei!r be ref]r$ to ! impressions x has made1 or to un9t]rupt$ usage t females h1 by a g5]al cons5t1 be5 deem$ to possess an unque/ionable "r to approa* ! holy communion1 ?\gh nei!r precept = x is f\nd1 nor an example ( x record$ 9 ! ,scriptures4 ,?is baptism ( infants 0 /ill less necess>y to be enjo9$ by1 & less likely to h be5 notic$ 9 ! %ort hi/ory giv5 u ( apo/olical transactions4 ,he :o gave p>5tal affection1 & is ! ,"l ( 8 *ur* "u e disp5sation1 conf]r$ on *ildr5 at an e>ly age ( ! _w ! privilege ( %>+ ) _! p>5ts 9 ! seals ( grace1 & be>+ ! tok5s ( 8 cov5ant4 ,jewi% *ri/ians hav+ !mselves exp]i5c$ su* b5ignity1 & be5 giv5 to ! same ,god1 :om !y n[ s]v$ "u bright] displays ( 8 et]nal & un*angeable love1 c\ld n h expect$1 t1 an entrance into ! mild] gospel-*ur* w\ld h be5 d5i$ to ! se$ :om ,god _h giv5 !m1 & :om !y _h devot$ to him n only 9 pray]1 b 9 t ord9ance :i* he _h appo9t$ = ! purpose4 ,an ord9ance :i* be+ n[ obsolete 0 suppli$ by ano!r1 app>5tly z prop] = _! *ildr5 z !mselves4 ,because infants are incapable ( rep5t+ & believ+1 ^! duties 7 n requir$ nor expect$ ( !m1 ei!r "u ! old1 or new disp5sation2 b ?\gh incapable ( actual s91 & !re=e free f obligations ( ob$i5ce unto ! law1 yet _! nature is n pure1 & consequ5tly ne$s ! sanctify+ influ5ce ( div9e grace1 :i* c correct ! lat5t enmity1 & r5ew ! s\l4 ,!y are capable1 !re=e1 ( spiritual bless+s1 & may consequ5tly be memb]s ( ! invisible *ur*1 & receiv$ into ! *ur* triumphant4 ,! obvi\s reasonabl5ess ( ! privilege ( be+ receiv$ ) _! p>5ts into ! society ( ! wor%ipp]s ( ,god1 a privilege publicly kn[n to h be5 conf]r$ by ! great ,head ( ! *ur*1 equally prev5t$ ! supposition ( an impli$ repeal1 & ! necessity ( a r5ewal ( ! "r4 ,if inde$ !re _h be5 a diff]5t religion introduc$2 if *ri/ians 7 n engraft$ into ! old /ock2 if !y wor%ipp$ "s o!r ?an ! ,god ( ,israel2 if !re 0 ano!r moral law1 ano!r ,*ri/ ?an he ^: day ! fa!rs anticipat$1 & ano!r fai?2 ?is privilege ( receiv+ infants into ! *ur* might h be5 int]rupt$2 & 9 t case unless expressly aga9 enjo9$1 x ought n to h be5 reg>d$ 9 practice4 ,b if ! *ri/ian religion is f\nd$ ^u ! prophets2 if ! peculi>ities ( ! ,jewi% wor%ip 7 b %ad[s ( gospel ?+s2 if bo? 7 direct$ to ! same glory ( ,god & salvation ( m52 if !y bo? enjo9$ ! same hol9ess & pres5t$ ! same object ( fai?2 if ^? :o 7 sav$ "u ! ,old ,te/am5t %all be associat$ ) ^? :o are sav$ "u ! ,new2 ! privileges =m]ly grant$ to *ildr5 w rema9 ! same2 & x is n wond]ful t ! fir/ *ri/ian %\ld obey ! dictates ( p>5tal t5d]ness2 & t desir+ ! salvation ( _! *ildr5 z well z _! own1 %\ld cause _! h\seholds to be baptiz$ z well z !mselves4 ,to h affirm$ 9 ! gospel hi/ory expressly1 t *ildr5 7 a "p ( ! h\sehold1 c\ld h answ]$ no purpose 9 ! fir/ days ( *ri/ianity1 b w\ld h be5 ?\ght repetitions & unmean+ until mod]n times4 ,9 ! fif?1 9 ! ?ird & ev5 s e>ly z 9 ! second c5tury1 ! baptism ( infants 0 ! e/abli%$ usage ( ! *ur*1 & x 0 !n ?\ght1 & n disput$1 to h be5 ! practice ( ! apo/les !mselves4 ,que/4 ,,clxvi4 ,,que/4 ,,clxvi4 ,unto :om is baptism to be adm9i/]$8 ,answ4 ,baptism is n to be adm9i/]$ to any t are out ( ! visible *ur*1 & s /rang]s f ! cov5ant ( promise1 till !y pr(ess _! fai? 9 ,*ri/1 & ob$i5ce to him2 b infants desc5d+ f p>5ts1 ei!r bo?1 or b "o ( !m1 pr(ess+ fai? 9 ,*ri/1 & ob$i5ce to him1 are 9 t respect )9 ! cov5ant1 & to be baptis$4 ,9 ?is answ]1 :i* pr9cipally respects ! subjects ( baptism1 we h1 ,i4 ,an acc\nt ( ^? :o are exclud$ f ?is privilege1 viz4 su* z are out ( ! visible *ur*1 & s /rang]s f ! cov5ant ( promise4 ,! visible *ur* is "h consid]$ 9 ! mo/ l>ge & less prop] acceptation ( ! ^w1 z d5ot+ all :o pr(ess ! true religion2 & 9 ?is respect is oppos$ to ! ,jews & hea!n1 & ^? :o1 ?\gh !y live 9 a ,*ri/ian nation1 are grossly ignorant ( ! gospel1 & act z ?\gh !y ?\ght t x did n belong to !m1 n see+ !mselves oblig$ to make any pr(ession !re(3 ,^! may be rank$ among infidels1 z mu* z ! hea!n !mselves2 &1 accord+ to ?is s5se ( ! ^w1 are n memb]s ( ! visible *ur*2 &1 consequ5tly1 :ile !y rema9 s1 are n to be admitt$ to baptism4 ,?is is agreeable to ! s5tim5ts & practice ( mo/ ( ! re=m$ *ur*es2 & x _c b be reckon$ highly reasonable1 by all :o consid] baptism z an ord9ance 9 :i* a public pr(ession is made ( ! p]son's be+ devot$ to ,god ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/2 &1 if he be consid]$ z adult 7& ( su* we are n[ speak+7 !re is a signification1 & !reby a pr(ession made1 t he gives up himself to ,god2 &1 if ! ord9ance be rightly appli$1 !re mu/ be an h>mony betwe5 ! inw>d design ( ! p]son d$icat+1 & ! true int5t & mean+ ( ! ext]nal sign !re(2 :i*1 by div9e appo9tm5t1 is a visible decl>ation ( 8 adh]+ by fai?1 to ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 & embrac+ t salvation :i* takes its rise f !m4 ,?is !re=e mu/ be done by fai?2 or else ! ord9ance is engag$ 9 aft] an hypocritical mann]2 :i* w t5d to ,god's di%on\r1 & ! prejudice r ?an ! advantage ( him1 to :om x is adm9i/]$4 ,,ii4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! necessity ( _! mak+ a pr(ession ( _! fai? 9 ,*ri/1 & ob$i5ce to him1 :o be+ adult1 are admitt$ to baptism4 ,x 0 suppos$1 "u ! la/ head1 t if !re be n an h>mony betwe5 ! int]nal frame ( _s1 9 ! p]son baptiz$1 & ! int5t ( ! ext]nal sign !re(1 ! ord9ance is n rightly appli$ to him1 inasmu* z he pret5ds to d$icate himself to ,god2 b1 9 reality does n d ?is by fai?3 ,& n[ x may be f>!r consid]$1 t x is necess>y t he %\ld make x appe>1 t he is a believ]1 by a pr(ession ( 8 fai?2 o!rwise1 he t adm9i/]s ! ord9ance1 toge!r ) ! assembly1 :o are pres5t at ! same "t1 _c conclude t !y are p]=m+ a s]vice t is acceptable to ,god2 !re=e1 = _! sakes1 z well z 8 own1 ! p]son to be baptiz$1 ought to make a pr(ession ( 8 subjection to ,*ri/1 z :at is signifi$ 9 ?is ord9ance4 ,?is is agreeable to ! words ( in/itution1 9 ,matt4 xxviii4 #ai4 ,g ye !re=e1 & tea* all nations1 baptiz+ !m1 c4 & 9 ,m>k xvi4 #ae4 ,g ye into all ! _w1 & prea* ! gospel to e creature2 he t believe? & is baptiz$1 %all be sav$1 c4 ,i am s5sible t "s1 :o h def5d$ infant-baptism1 or r attempt$ to answ] objection tak5 f ?is1 & su* l scriptures aga9/ x1 h endeav\r$ to prove ! ,greek ^w#fi signifies1 make p]sons disciples2 & accord+ly x is a metaphor tak5 f ! practice ( a p]son's be+ put "u ! c>e ( "o :o is qualifi$ to in/ruct him1 ^: disciple he is said to be1 9 ord] to 8 be+ taught by him2 & !re=e !y suppose1 t we are made disciples by baptism1 & aft]w>ds to be taught to obs]ve all ?+s :atsoev] ,*ri/ ha? comm&$2 & ?is is tak5 notice ( 9 ! m>g9al read+ ( our ,bibles2 :i* supposes t ! ^w may be r5d]$1 make disciples ( all nations3 ,b1 ,i _c ?9k ?is s5se ( ! ^w s def5sible1 or agreeable to ! design ( our ,savi\r1 z t ( our translation1 viz4 ,g tea* all nations2 :i* agrees ) ! words ( ! o!r evangeli/1 ,g prea* ! gospel to e creature3 ,& besides1 :ile we h rec\rse to ?is s5se to def5d infant-baptism1 we d n rightly consid] t ?is _c be well appli$ to adult-baptism1 :i* ! apo/les 7 fir/ to practise2 = x _c be said conc]n+ ! hea!n1 t !y are fir/ to be tak5 "u ,*ri/'s c>e by baptism1 & !n in/ruct$ 9 ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 by 8 m9i/]s#gj4ga ,moreov]1 a pr(ession ( fai? 9 ^? :o are baptiz$ :5 adult1 is agreeable to ! practice ( ! ,*ri/ian *ur* 9 ! fir/ plant+ !re(3 ,?us x is said1 9 ,acts ii4 #da4 ,!y t gladly receiv$ ! ^w 7 baptiz$3 ,& ?is might also be obs]v$ 9 ! acc\nt we h ( ! jailor & ! ,eunu*'s be+ fir/ conv]t$1 & !n baptiz$1 9 ,acts xvi4 #ca-cc4 *ap4 viii4 #cg1 #ch4 ,b1 if x be retort$ ^u u1 z ?\gh we 7 giv+ up ! cause ( infant-baptism1 x mu/ be obs]v$1 t ?is does n1 9 ! lea/1 affect x2 = :5 our ,savi\r gave =? 8 commission to ! apo/les1 to tea* or prea* ! gospel to all nations1 & baptize !m1 x is to be suppos$1 t _! m9i/ry 0 to be ex]cis$ among ! adult1 & t ^! !n 7 utt] /rang]s to ,*ri/ & 8 gospel2 !re=e x w\ld h be5 a prepo/]\s ?+ to put !m ^u devot+ !mselves to him1 be=e !y 7 p]suad$ to believe 9 him3 nei!r c\ld !y devote _! *ildr5 till !y _h fir/ d$icat$ !mselves to him1 & ?is leads u to consid]1 ,,iii4 ,! "r ( infants to baptism1 provid$ !y1 :o are requir$ to d$icate !m to ,god !re91 are believ]s2 & p>ticul>ly1 t su* may be baptiz$ :o desc5d f p>5ts ( :om only "o is a believ]4 ,?is w appe>1 #a4 ,if we consid] baptism z an ord9ance ( d$ication3 ,accord+ly1 let x be obs]v$1 7#a47 ,t x is ! indisp5sible duty ( believ]s1 to devote !mselves & all !y h1 to ,god1 :i* is f\nd$ 9 ! law ( nature1 & is ! result ( ,god's "r to u & ours4 ,:atev] we h receiv$ f him1 is to be surr5d]$ or giv5 up to him2 :]eby we own him to be ! proprietor ( all ?+s1 & our dep5d5ce ^u him = !m1 & t !y are to be improv$ to 8 glory4 ,?is is1 9 a p>ticul> mann]1 to be appli$ to our infant-se$1 :om x is our duty to devote to ! ,"l1 z we receive !m f him3 ,h[ev]1 !re is ?is diff]5ce betwe5 ! d$ication ( p]sons1 f t ( ?+s1 to ,god1 t we are to devote !m to him1 9 hope ( _! obta9+ ! bless+s :i* !y are capable (1 at pres5t1 or %all /& 9 ne$ ( f him1 h]eaft]4 ,?is1 ,i ?9k1 is all[$1 by all ,*ri/ians4 ,no?+ is m common1 ?an = "s :o _c see t x is _! duty to baptize _! *ildr51 to d$icate or devote !m to ,god1 by fai? & pray]2 :i* !y d 9 a v solemn mann]2 & t ) expectation ( spiritual bless+s1 z an enc\ragem5t ( _! fai?1 s f> z !y appreh5d !m capable ( receiv+ !m4 7#b47 ,we %all n[ consid]1 t baptism1 9 ! g5]al idea !re(1 is an ord9ance ( d$ication or consecration ( p]sons to ,god4 ,if ?is be n all[$ (1 ,i _c see h[ x c be p]=m$ by fai?1 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/2 or h[ ?is c be a visible putt+ on ( ,*ri/1 z ! apo/le /yles x1 ,gal4 iii4 #bg4 ,object4 ,?is proposition w\ld n be d5i$1 if baptism 7 to be consid]$ z an ord9ance ( self-d$ication1 b !n x w\ld effectually ov]?r[ ! doctr9e ( infant-baptism2 = s9ce infants _c devote !mselves to ,god 9 ?is ord9ance1 !re=e x is n to be appli$ to !m4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t z !re is no o!r m$ium1 :i*1 ,i appreh5d1 c be made use ( to prove t ! solemn acts ( consecration or d$ication to ,god 9 baptism1 is to be made only by ourselves1 b :at is tak5 f a supposition ( ! matt] 9 controv]sy1 by ^? :o ass]t t infants are n to be baptiz$3 ,s if ?is me?od ( reason+ be all[$ (1 we might z well say1 on ! o!r h&2 infants are to be baptiz$2 !re=e baptism is n an ord9ance ( self-d$ication1 s9ce !y _c devote !mselves to ,god2 & t w\ld militate aga9/ :at1 ,i ?9k1 is all[$ ( by all1 t baptism1 :5 appli$ to ! adult1 is an ord9ance ( self-d$ication4 ,t :i* ,i w\ld !re=e m directly ass]t1 9 answ] to ?is objection is1 t baptism is an ord9ance ( d$ication1 ei!r ( ourselves1 or o!rs2 provid$ ! p]son :o d$icates1 has a "r to t :i* he devotes to ,god1 & c d x by fai?4 ,:5 ,i d1 z x 71 pass ov] my "r to ano!r1 !re is no?+ requir$ 9 ord] h]eunto1 b t ,i c lawfully d x1 consid]+ x z my prop]ty2 & ?is is no less to be d\bt$ conc]n+ ! infant-se$ ( believ]s ?an ,i c "q1 :e!r an adult p]son has a "r to himself1 :5 he gives up himself to ,god 9 ?is ord9ance4#gb 7#c47 ,x foll[s1 f ! la/ head1 t p>5ts1 :o h a "r to _! infant-se$1 may devote !m to ,god 9 baptism1 provid$ !y c d x by fai?2 & !re=e a pr(ession ( fai?1 is only necess>y 9 ^? :o are active1 9 ?is ord9ance1 n 9 !m t are m]ely passive4 ,?is we are oblig$ to ma9ta9 aga9/ ^? :o (t5 intimate t *ildr5 are n to be baptiz$1 because !y are n capable ( believ+3 ,or :5 x is repli$ h]eunto1 t !y are capable ( hav+ ! se$s ( fai?1 ?\gh n ! acts !re(2 ?is is g5]ally reckon$ insuffici5t to support our argum5t1 by ^? :o are on ! o!r side ( ! "q2 inasmu* z x _c well be det]m9$1 :at infants h ! se$s ( fai?1 & :at n2 &1 ,i ?9k ^? argum5ts :i* are g5]ally br\ght to prove t ! infants ( believ+ p>5ts1 z su*1 h ! se$s ( fai?1 on ! acc\nt :]e( !y are to be baptiz$ c h>dly be def5d$2 because _m good m5 h wick$ *ildr54 ,!re=e :at we insi/ on 9 ?is argum5t1 is1 t believ+ p>5ts may give up _! *ildr5 to ,god 9 baptism1 9 hope ( _! obta9+ ! bless+s ( ! cov5ant1#gc :e!r !y are able to conclude t !y h ! se$s ( grace or no2 !y may devote !m to ,god 9 hope ( reg5]ation2 ?\gh !y _c "k !m to be reg5]ate1 z all ord9ances are to be p]=m$ ) ?is view1 t !y may be r5d]$ effectual means ( grace4 ,& f h5ce x may be inf]r$1 z is obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 t infants desc5d+ f p>5ts1 ei!r bo?1 or b "o ( !m1 pr(ess+ fai? 9 ,*ri/1 are to be baptiz$2 s9ce "o p>5t has z mu* a "r to ! *ild z ! o!r3 ,!re=e1 ! unbelief ( "o does n exclude ! o!r f giv+ x up to ,god by fai?1 9 hope ( its obta9+ ! sav+ bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace4 #a ,cor4 vii4 #ad4 #b4 ,! "r ( ! infant-se$ ( believ]s to baptism1 may be f>!r prov$1 f _! be+ capable ( ! privileges signifi$ !re92 & "u an indisp5sable obligation to p]=m ! duties :i* !y1 :o d$icate !m to ,god1 make a public pr(ession (1 z agreeable to ! design ( ?is ord9ance4 ,none are to be exclud$ f any ( ^? ord9ances1 :i* ,*ri/ has giv5 to ! *ur*1 b !y :o are ei!r 9 a natural or a moral s5se1 to be deem$ incapable subjects !re(4 ,"s1 inde$1 are incapable ( engag+ 9 ord9ances1 by reason ( a natural unmeetness = !m1 z infants are n to be admitt$ to ! ,"l's supp]1 z be+ "u a natural incapacity2 &1 ignorant & pr(ane p]sons are n to be admitt$ to x1 z be+ "u a moral incapacity2 &1 = ! same reason1 a wick$ man1 :5 adult1 is n a prop] subject ( baptism3 ,b if !re be nei!r ( ^! b>s to exclude p]sons1 !y are n to be d5i$ ! advantage ( any ord9ance4 ,?is1 ,i ?9k w be all[$ by all2 & !re=e1 ! only ?+ ,i ne$ prove is1 t infants are n incapable ( ! pr9cipal ?+s signifi$ 9 baptism4 ,t !y are n incapable ( be+ d$icat$ to ,god1 has be5 prov$ "u ! la/ head2 & n[ we %all consid] sev]al privileges t are signifi$ !re91 :i* !y are equally capable (2 z1 7#a47 ,baptism is an ext]nal sign ( t fai? & hope :i* he has1 t d$icates a p]son to ,god1 t ! p]son d$icat$1 %all obta9 ! sav+ bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace2 ,n[1 t infants are capable ( ^! bless+s1 none w d5y1 :o suppose !m capable ( salvation4 ,if we suppose infants n to h reg5]at+ grace1 :i* is nei!r to be affirm$ or d5i$1 x be+ a matt]1 at pres5t1 unkn[n to u2 yet !y are capable ( hav+ x1 = ! reason b n[ assign$2 & ?\gh !y _c at pres5t1 put =? any acts ( grace1 !y w be capable !re(1 z soon z !y are able to disc]n betwe5 good & evil4 ,!y are n exclud$ by _! infant-/ate1 f be+ "u ,*ri/'s special c>e2 :i* is1 d\btless1 to be ext5d$ to elect infants z well z o!rs2 & !y are capable ( be+ dis*>g$ f ! guilt ( orig9al s91 ?\gh n ( lay+ claim to ?is privilege1 :i* !y may be enabl$ to d aft]w>ds4 ,n[1 if infants are capable ( ^! privileges1 c]ta9ly ! p]son :o d$icates !m to ,god1 7:o has a "r to d x1 inasmu* z !y are 8 prop]ty1 & he is able to d x by fai?7 may devote !m to him1 ) ! ex]cise ( ?is grace1 & a fiducial expectation t !y %all obta9 ^! privileges3 ,&1 inde$1 :5 we engage 9 ?is ord9ance1 we ought to expect "s sav+ bless+s1 z ! consequ5ce h]e(1 z mu* z :5 we engage 9 any o!r ord9ance ( div9e appo9tm5t4 ,object4 ,x is object$ to ?is1 t ?\gh a p]son may devote 8 *ild to ,god 9 hope ( 8 obta9+ sav+ bless+s2 yet he _c ex]cise any act ( fai?1 t he %all obta9 !m3 ,!re=e ?\gh he may p]=m ?is duty ) a degree ( hope1 or1 at lea/1 ) a desire h]e(2 yet he _c d x by fai?3 ,!re=e1 if *ildr5 are to be devot$ to ,god by fai?1 !y are n ! subjects ( ?is ord9ance4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t "s ?+s may be said to be done by fai?1 :5 we h n a c]ta9 gr\nd to expect ! sav+ fruits & effects !re(4 ,suppose an infant 0 expir+ & ! t5d] p>5t conc]n$ ab\t its salvation1 :e!r he has a c]ta9 expectation t x %all be sav$ or no2 yet he may1 & ought to be e>ne/ ) ,god by fai? & pray]1 t ! *ild may be happy :5 tak5 out ( ! _w2 &1 if he f9ds t he has ! lively ex]cise ( fai?1 ) respect to ?is matt]1 ?is w af=d him "s degree ( hope1 t ,god1 :o excit$ ?is grace 9 him1 w own x by giv+ ! bless+s :i* he desires2 :i* is ! only com=t t a p>5t c take 9 ! loss ( 8 infant-se$3 ,&1 may !re n be ?is act ( fai?1 :5 he d$icates him to ,god 9 baptism8 ,did we ass]t t giv+ up our *ildr5 to ,god by fai?1 necess>ily inf]s _! obta9+ sav+ bless+s1 ! objection w\ld h "s =ce 9 x2 or if !re c\ld be no fai? ex]cis$1 )\t our be+ c]ta9ly p]suad$ t ?is %\ld h a sav+ effect2 !n x might be argu$1 t because we are n c]ta9 t infants %all be sav$1 !re=e we _c give !m up to ,god by fai?3 ,b if !re may be fai?1 :]e !re is n ?is c]ta9 p]suasion1 or any gr\nd by :i* ?is matt] may be det]m9$1 !n1 ,i ?9k1 x w foll[1 t infants may be devot$ to ,god by fai?1 z well z ) a desire ( _! obta9+ sav+ bless+s1 &1 consequ5tly1 ?is objection does n take away ! =ce ( our argum5t4 ,we are f> f suppos+ t baptismal d$ication necess>ily inf]s ^! sav+ bless+s1 or is insep>ably connect$ ) !m1 s t ! "o _c be )\t ! o!r4 ,!re=e1 x is suffici5t to our purpose1 to suppose t !y are capable ( ^? bless+s :i* fai? desires1 &1 x may be1 hopes =2 &1 consequ5tly1 ( ^? ?+s :i* are pr9cipally signifi$ 9 baptism4 7#b47 ,infants are "u an indisp5sable obligation to p]=m ! duties :i* are incumb5t on ^? :o are giv5 up to ,god 9 baptism1 & signifi$ !reby4 ,?is respects "s ?+s future1 7!y be+1 at pres5t1 incapable ( p]=m+ any duty7 &1 inde$1 obligations to p]=m duties may respect ! "t to come1 z well z ! "t pres5t2 z :5 a p]son is b\nd to pay a j debt1 ?is obligation is valid ?\gh x is n expect$ t x %\ld be imm$iately paid4 ,?us infants are pr(ess$ly b\nd1 :5 giv5 up to ,god1 to be ! ,"l's3 ,:e!r ev] !y w give up !mselves to him by fai?1 or no1 is unkn[n to u1 nev]!less1 ! obligation w take place z soon z !y are capable ( do+ good or evil4 ,!re=e x foll[s1 t ! p>5t may b9d 8 *ild to be ! ,"l's1 inasmu* z ! obligation is j1 z be+ f\nd$ 9 ,god's "r to ob$i5ce1 & :5 he has laid 8 *ild "u x 9 ?is ord9ance1 he ought aft]w>ds /rictly to *>ge him to /& to x1 z he w\ld n contract d\ble guilt2 n only 9 neglect+ to p]=m an indisp5sable duty1 b to pay t debt ( ob$i5ce :i* has be5 s solemnly ackn[l$g$ 9 ?is ord9ance4 ,^! argum5ts tak5 f ! nature & design ( ! ord9ance ( baptism1 give me ! fulle/ conviction conc]n+ our w>rant to apply x to infants3 ,b !re is "o m :i* is n :olly to be pass$ ov]1 viz4 7#c74 ,x appe>s1 t ! infant-se$ ( believ]s1 are to be consecrat$ or devot$ to ,god 9 baptism1 because !y are includ$ 9 ! cov5ant :]e9 ,god has promis$ t he w be a ,god to 8 p1 & to _! se$2 :o are1 ^u ?is acc\nt1 /yl$ holy ,ezra4 ix4 #b4 ,& x is said conc]n+ ,israel1 t !y are ! se$ ( ! bless$ ( ! ,"l1 & _! (f-spr+ ) !m1 ,isa4 lxv4 #bc4 ! bran* is said to be holy1 toge!r ) ! root1 ,rom4 xi4 #af4 & ! *ildr5 ( ! promise are c\nt$ = ! se$1 *ap4 ix4 #h4 t is includ$ 9 t cov5ant 9 :i* ,god promis$ t he w\ld be a ,god to *ildr51 toge!r ) _! p>5ts1 z he says to ,abraham2 ,i w e/abli% my cov5ant betwe5 me & !e1 & to ?y se$ aft] !e1 to be a ,god unto !e1 & to ?y se$ aft] !e1 ,g54 xvii4 #g4 ,&1 9 ?is s5se1 ,i ?9k1 we are to und]/& ! apo/le's words1 9 #a ,cor4 vii4 #ad4gd ,! unbeliev+ husb& is sanctifi$ by ! believ+ wife1 & ! unbeliev+ wife by ! believ+ husb&2 else 7 y\r *ildr5 unclean1 b n[ are !y holy4 ,by ^!1 & o!r expressions ( ! l-nature1 we are n to und]/& ! special sav+ grace ( reg5]ation & sanctification2 = t is n a privilege t desc5ds f p>5ts to *ildr5 by bir?1 z our ,savi\r says1 ,we are born n ( blood1 nor ( ! w ( ! fle%1 nor ( ! w ( man1 b ( ,god1 ,john i4 #ac4 ,!re=e1 :5 "s1 :o are on ! o!r side ( ! "q1 ?9k t we int5d h]eby ! sav+ bless+s ( ! cov5ant1 or t hol9ess :i* is an int]nal qualification or meetness = heav51 !y d n rightly und]/& our mean+4 ,"s1 inde$1 may h giv5 occasion to conclude t !y int5d ?is1 :o speak ( ! grace ( reg5]ation z conf]r$ 9 baptism2 & ass]t1 t x intitles p]sons to salvation1 if !y happ5 to die be=e !y are adult3 ,:]eas1 if aft]w>d !y appe> to be 9 an unconv]t$ /ate1 by ! wick$ness ( _! conv]sation1 !y are said to fall f t grace4 ,?is is :at ,i d n well und]/&2 nor d ,i int5d1 :5 ,i speak ( ! infants ( believ]s z an holy se$1 t !y are all int]nally reg5]ate or sanctifi$ f ! womb2 b !y are includ$ 9 ! ext]nal disp5sation ( ! cov5ant ( grace2 :i* mu/ be reckon$ a great] advantage ?an if !y _h desc5d$ f ,indians1 :o are /rang]s to x4 ,i am s5sible1 inde$1 t !y :o d5y infant-baptism1 suppose t ! hol9ess ( ! *ildr5 spok5 ( by ! apo/le 9 ! scripture b n[ ref]r$ to1 :o desc5d$ f p>5ts1 ( :om "o only 0 a believ]1 implies no?+ else b _! be+ legitimate3 ,b t does n seem to be 8 mean+2 inasmu* z m>riage is an ord9ance ( ! law ( nature1 :i* all1 )\t di/9ction1 h a "r to1 hea!ns z mu* z ,*ri/ians2 & ! *ildr5 ( ! "o1 are z legitimate z ^? ( ! o!r4 ,!re=e1 !re is some?+ else int5d$ by _! be+ holy1 namely1 ! same ?+ t is meant 9 ^? o!r scriptures t we b n[ ref]r$ to1 z tak5 = an ext]nal relative hol9ess1 :]eby ,god mu/ be suppos$ to h a great] reg>d to !m ?an to o!rs :o are /yl$ unclean2 &1 if ?is does n inf]1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 _! be+ int]nally reg5]ate or sanctifi$3 yet x is n a ^w )\t an idea affix$ to x3 ,!re=e we mu/ und]/& !reby1 an hol9ess 9 ! l[e/ s5se ( ! ^w2 z *ildr51 are said to be an h]itage ( ! ,"l1 & ! fruit ( ! womb 8 rew>d1 ,psal4 cxxxvii4 #g4 or1 x d5otes ! obligation !y are laid "u1 by ! privilege ( _! desc5d+ f believ+ p>5ts1 to adh]e to _! fa!rs' ,god2 :i* obligation is pr(ess$ or ackn[l$g$1 :5 !y are d$icat$ to him 9 baptism1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$2 & ?is is ! use :i* ,i w\ld make ( ?is acc\nt :i* we h ( !m 9 scripture1 to prove _! "r to be devot$ to ,god 9 ?is ord9ance4 ,&1 ,i ?9k1 we d n ass]t ?is )\t "s w>rant f scripture2 = :5 ,god told ,abraham1 9 ! promise b n[ m5tion$1 t he w\ld be a ,god unto him1 & to 8 se$1 :i* is ! f\ndation ( _! f$]al hol9ess2 ?is is assign$ z a reason :y !y %\ld be devot$ to ,god 9 circumcision1 ,g54 xvii4 #aj4 = we _c b conclude circumcision1 z we d baptism1 to h be5 an ord9ance ( d$ication or sep>ation to ,god3 ,&1 9 ,acts ii4 #ci4 :5 ! apo/le _h be5 press+ ^? ,jews1 among/ ! mix$ multitude1 to :om he _h prea*$1 to rep5t & be baptiz$2 & enc\rag$ !m to hope = ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 he assigns ?is z a reason1 namely1 t ! promise 0 to !m & to _! *ildr51 :i* ref]s to ! promise ( ! cov5ant made ) ,abraham1 & 8 se$2 & x imm$iately foll[s1 & to !m t are af> (f1 t is1 ! ,g5tiles1 :o might claim ?is promise1 :5 !y believ$1 :om ! apo/le calls else:]e1 *ildr5 ( ! promise1 z ,isaac 01 ,gal4 iv4 #bh4 ,^! :o are /yl$1 be=e conv]sion1 a p af> (f1 7 aft] x reckon$ ! spiritual se$ ( ,abraham1 & s _h a "r to ! bless+s ( ! cov5ant1 t ,god w\ld be a ,god to !m2 &1 by a p>ity ( reason1 9 ! same s5se 9 :i* ! se$ ( ,abraham 7 *ildr5 ( ! promise1 ! se$ ( all o!r believ]s are to be reckon$ s1 till by _! own act & de$1 !y r5\nce ?is ext]nal cov5ant relation3 ,n[1 f h5ce x may be inf]r$1 t if !y /& 9 ?is relation1 to ,god1 ?is is publicly to be own$2 & accord+ly !y are to be giv5 up to him 9 baptism1 z !re is !re9 a pr(ess$ decl>ation !re(4 ,z to :at 0 b n[ inf]r$ f ! infant-se$ ( believ]s "u ! ,old ,te/am5t hav+ a "r to circumcision1 because !y 7 includ$ 9 ! cov5ant :i* ,god made ) _! fa!rs1 t !re=e !y h a "r to baptism2 ?is is n to be :olly pass$ ov]2 ?\gh1 ,i am s5sible1 !y :o d5y infant-baptism1 w n all[ ( ! consequ5ce4 ,"s h argu$1 9 opposition to x1 t circumcision 0 orda9$ to be a sign & seal ( t cov5ant ( peculi>ity1 :i* ,god made ) ! ,jewi% *ur*1 or ( ^? bless+s :i* !y 7 made p>tak]s (1 z a nation excell+ o!rs1 9 "n1 hon\r1 & glory3 ,b ?is1 ,i ?9k1 comes f> %ort ( :at ! apo/le says on t subject1 viz4 t x 0 a seal ( ! righte\sness ( fai?1 ,rom4 iv4 #aa4 ,&1 inde$1 :5 we call t disp5sation a cov5ant ( peculi>ity1 we int5d no?+ else !reby1 b "s ext]nal privileges annex$ to ! sav+ bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace2 & !re=e1 ,abraham's fai? 0 conv]sant on bo? ( !m2 ! righte\sness ( fai?1 :i* respect$ 8 own salvation1 & t ( 8 spiritual se$2 & ^? privileges ( a l[] nature1 :i* !y :o 71 9 o!r respects1 8 se$1 7 made p>tak]s (1 by virtue ( ! cov5ant1 9 :i* ,god promis$ t he w\ld be a ,god to him1 & to 8 se$4 ,moreov]1 x is g5]ally d5i$1 by ^? :o are on ! o!r side ( ! "q1 t baptism comes 9 ! room ( circumcision4 ,?is !re=e rema9s to be prov$1 9 ord] to our e/abli%+ ! consequ5ce1 t s9ce *ildr5 7 to be devot$ unto ,god by circumcision "u ! law1 !y are to be devot$ unto him by baptism1 "u ! gospel-disp5sation4 ,n[1 t ?is may appe>1 let x be consid]$1 t ,god has sub/itut$ "s ord9ances1 "u ! gospel-disp5sation1 9 ! room ( o!rs1 :i* 7 =m]ly obs]v$ "u ! c]emonial law4 ,?us ! ,"l's supp] is in/itut$ 9 ! room ( ! passov]2 o!rwise ! apo/le w\ld nev] h allud$ to "o :5 he speaks ( ! o!r1 & says1 ,*ri/1 our passov]1 is sacrific$ = u2 !re=e let u keep ! fea/1 c4 #a ,cor4 v4 #g1 #h4 ,& we h z mu* gr\nd to conclude1 t baptism comes 9 ! room ( circumcision1 z we h t any gospel-ord9ance comes 9 ! room ( ano!r1 t belong$ to ! c]emonial law1 f :at ! apo/le says1 9 :om ye are circumcis$ by ! circumcision made )\t h&s1 buri$ ) him 9 baptism1 ,col4 ii4 #aa1 #ab4 :]e he speaks ( ! ?+ signifi$ by circumcision & baptism1 z be+ ! same1 namely1 our communion ) ,*ri/ 9 8 dea?2 s t ! ?+ signifi$ by baptism1 is /yl$1 z x 71 a spiritual circumcision3 ,!re=e1 s9ce ^! two ord9ances1 signify ! same ?+ = sub/ance1 & are set "o aga9/ ! o!r 9 ?is scripture1 we may1 ,i ?9k1 inf] f !nce1 t baptism comes 9 ! room ( circumcision4 ,&1 x is f>!r argu$1 t baptism be+ ! only initiat+ ord9ance1 at pres5t1 z circumcision 0 ( old2 s t ! fir/ visible pr(ession t 0 made1 especially by any significant ord9ance1 t !y 7 ! ,"l's1 0 made !re91 :i* is :at we und]/& by an initiat+ ord9ance "u ! gospel1 z circumcision 0 "u ! law1 !n x foll[s1 t x comes 9 ! room !re(2 or else no o!r ord9ance does3 ,b if x be said1 t no ord9ance comes 9 ! room ( circumcision1 !n ! privileges ( ! *ur* "u ?is pres5t disp5sation1 w\ld be1 9 a v disadvantage\s circum/ance1 less ?an !y 7 "u ! =m]2 & if infants receiv$ any advantage by be+ devot$ to ,god by circumcision ( old1 b are n to be devot$ to him by baptism n[1 _! condition is mu* worse ?an t ( ^? :o 7 ! *ildr5 ( su* z liv$ "u ! legal disp5sation2 :]eas1 on ! o!r h&1 ,god has n1 "u ?is pres5t disp5sation1 abridg$ ! *ur* ( its privileges1 b r increas$ !m4 ,obj4 #a4 ,x is object$1 t infants h no "r to baptism1 because !y _c believe & rep5t1 s9ce ^! graces are (t5 m5tion$ 9 scripture1 z a necess>y qualification ( ^? :o h a "r to ?is ord9ance1 z might be suffici5tly prov$ f ^? scriptures 9 :i* p]sons are said fir/ to believe & rep5t1 & !n to be baptiz$2 &1 9 ord] !reunto1 ! gospel 0 fir/ to be prea*$1 accord+ to our ,savi\r's direction1 ,m>k xvi4 #ae1 #af4 ,& we read ( p]sons gladly receiv+ x1 & !n be+ baptiz$1 ,acts4 ii4 #da4 !re=e ,philip w\ld n baptize ! ,eunu* till he pr(ess$ 8 fai? 9 ,*ri/1 *ap4 viii4 #cg1 #ch4 ,moreov]1 ?is is call$ an ord9ance ( rep5tance1 z none h a "r to x1 b ^? :o rep5t3 ,?us x is said1 ,john prea*$ ! baptism ( rep5tance = ! remission ( s9s1 ,m>k i4 #d4 & else:]e1 t he baptiz$ ) ! baptism ( rep5tance1 say+ to ! p1 t !y %\ld believe on him :i* %\ld come aft] him1 t is1 on ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ,acts4 xix4 #d4 ,answ4 ,we d n d5y ! necessity ( fai? & rep5tance to baptism1 9 !m :o are adult1 z appe>s by ^? concessions :i* h be5 made "u a =ego+ head2 9 :i* we consid]$1 t none are to be baptiz$ if adult1 till !y pr(ess fai? 9 ,*ri/ & ob$i5ce to him2 & ?is ought to be accompani$ ) rep5tance1 o!rwise x is n true & g5u9e2 !re=e we freely own$ also1 t ! gospel 0 to be prea*$ by ! apo/les1 to ^? :o 7 imm$iately conc]n$ 9 _! m9i/ry1 be=e !y 7 ei!r to be baptiz$ !mselves1 or _! infant-se$4 ,nev]!less ?is does n ov]?r[ ! doctr9e ( infant-baptism1 s9ce t1 z has be5 be=e prov$1 dep5ds ^u diff]5t qualifications4 ,fai? is1 no d\bt1 necess>y 9 ! p]son t d$icates1 or devotes to ,god3 ,b1 if :at has be5 said conc]n+ ! obligation :i* e "o t is able to d$icate 8 *ild to ,god by fai?1 is "u1 to d x1 7z mu* z he t is able to d$icate himself to him by fai?1 :5 adult1 is b\nd to d x17 be true2 !n we are to h reg>d only to ! fai? ( him t d$icates1 & to hope = ! sav+ privileges ( fai? & rep5tance1 & all o!r graces1 z div9e bless+s to be be/[$ on ! p]son devot$ to ,god1 z ! great end :i* we h 9 view 9 ?is solemn action4#ge ,obj4 #b4 ,!re is ano!r objection :i* is conclud$1 by "s1 to be unansw]able1 viz4 t !re is nei!r precept1 nor example 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 t gives ! lea/ c\nt5ance to our baptiz+ infants2 !re=e x _c be reckon$ a scripture doctr9e1 & consequ5tly is n f heav51 b ( m54#gf ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t consequ5ces ju/ly d$uc$ f scripture1 are equally b9d+ ) ! words or examples conta9$ !re94 ,if ?is be n all[$ (1 we %all h>dly be able to prove _m doctr9es :i* we reckon n only to be true1 b ( great importance4 ,x w\ld be endless to ent] into a detail ( p>ticul>s1 to illu/rate & confirm ?is matt]2 & ,i _c b ?9k x unnecess>y1 s9ce !y :o d5y infant-baptism1 d n d5y ! validity ( j scripture-consequ5ces4#gg ,!re=e1 all t ,i ne$ say to ?is is1 t if ! me?od we h tak5 to prove infant-baptism1 appe>s to be j2 & if ! premises be true1 ! conclusion d$uc$ f !m1 mu/ be all[$ (2 namely1 t ! infants ( believ+ p>5ts are to be baptiz$1 ?\gh ?is be n conta9$ 9 s _m express words 9 scripture3 ,&1 ,i _c b ?9k t ! objection w\ld equally hold good aga9/ ,*ri/'s dy+ = infants1 z well z o!rs1 or ( _! be+ capable ( ju/ification1 reg5]ation1 & ! sav+ bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace2 & x might z well be inf]r$ f h5ce1 t !y are n to be devot$ to ,god 9 o!r in/ances1 besides t ( baptism2 or t we h n ! lea/ gr\nd to expect _! salvation2 = x w\ld be z h>d a matt] to f9d ?is conta9$ 9 express words ( scripture1 z t :i* is ! matt] 9 controv]sy1 to wit1 t !y are to be baptiz$4 ,"h ,i _c b take notice ( ! me?od :i* ! le>n$ ,dr4 ,lightfoot takes to acc\nt = ! sil5ce ( scripture1 z to ?is matt]#gh1 :i* is1 = sub/ance1 z foll[s1 viz4 t baptism 0 well en\gh kn[n to ! ,jews1 z practis$ by !m "u ! c]emonial law2 by :i* he means ! ord9ance 9 g5]al1 z includ+ 9 x a consecration to ,god1 to wor%ip him 9 t way :i* he !n in/itut$2 & accord+ly !y are said to h be5 baptiz$ into ,moses4 ,he also adds1 t ! apo/le speak+ conc]n+ ?is matt]1 z ref]r+ to :at 0 done 9 ! cl\d1 & ! sea1 #a ,cor4 x4 #b4 supposes t ! :ole congregation1 ( :i* ! infants :i* !y _h 9 _! arms1 7 a "p1 7 solemnly devot$ to ,god at t "t2 :i*1 ,i _c b conclude to be m agreeable to ! s5se ( ! ^w baptize1 ?an t :i* "s critics give1 :o suppose t no?+ is int5d$ by x1 b _! be+ wet1 or spr9kl$ ) ! wat] ( ! sea1 z !y pass$ ?r\gh x2 = t 0 only an occasional baptism1 :i* c\ld n be well avoid$4 ,b1 if ,i may be all[$ a little to alt] or improve on 8 me?od ( reason+1 ,i r ?9k1 t ! apo/le's mean+ is1 t ! :ole congregation 0 baptiz$ into ,moses1 soon aft] !y 7 deliv]$ f ! ,egyptians1 :ile !y 7 encamp$ at ! sea-%ore2 at :i* "t1 ,god1 = _! security1 spread a cl\d = a cov]+ to !m2 & !n1 z ! k9d h& ( ,provid5ce _h l$ ! way1 & br\ght !m "u a r5ew$ engagem5t1 !y h]eupon express$ _! gratitude & obligation to be ,god's p1 by ?is univ]sal d$ication to him 9 baptism4 ,b to return to ! au?or b n[ m5tion$2 he adds1 t :5 ,jacob 0 deliv]$ f ,laban1 & set ab\t ! "w ( re=m+ 8 h\sehold1 he ord]$ !m1 n only to put away ! /range gods t 7 among !m1 b to be clean1 ,g54 xxxv4 #b4 by :i*1 z he obs]ves1 ! ,jews confess1 t baptism1 or a d$ication to ,god by wa%+1 is int5d$4 ,he also obs]ves1 t ! ord9ance ( baptism 9 g5]al1 be=e ,*ri/ in/itut$ gospel-baptism1 0 s well kn[n by ! ,jewi% *ur*1 t !y no soon] he>d t ,john baptiz$1 b !y came to 8 baptism2 & !y did n ask him1 :y do/ ?\ make use ( ?is rite ( baptiz+8 b1 :at is ?y w>rant1 or1 :o s5t !e to baptize8 ,he fur!r adds1 t bo? ,john & ,*ri/ took up baptism z !y f\nd x 9 ! ,jewi% *ur*2 by :i* he means ! ord9ance 9 g5]al1 )\t reg>d to "s circum/ances1 9 :i* ,*ri/'s baptism diff]$ f t :i* 0 practis$ "u ! c]emonial law2 & ?is 01 z he obs]ves1 appli$ by ! ,jewi% *ur* to infants z well z gr[n p]sons2 !re=e1 our ,savi\r _h no occasion1 7:5 he in/itut$ ?is ord9ance ) ^? circum/ances1 agreeable to ! gospel-/ate1 9 :i* x diff]s f ! baptism :i* 0 be=e practis$17 to comm& !m to baptize all nations1 t is1 all :o 7 ! subjects ( baptism1 & infants 9 p>ticul>4 ,obj4 #c4 ,x is fur!r object$1 t our ,savi\r 0 n baptiz$ 9 8 infancy2 !re=e 8 example is to be foll[$1 &1 consequ5tly1 no "o is to be baptiz$ till he be adult4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t e circum/ance or action 9 ! life ( ,*ri/1 is n design$ to be an example to u2 &1 inde$1 !re 7 "s ?+s signifi$ 9 8 baptism1 t are n 9 ours1 inasmu* z 9 its application to him1 x did n signify 8 be+ cleans$ f ! guilt & p[] ( s94 ,! only ?+ :]e9 t :i* 0 signifi$ 9 8 baptism1 agrees ) ours1 is 9 t he devot$ himself unto ,god1 n z expect+ salvation ?r\gh a ,m$iator z we d1 b z d5ot+ 8 cons5t to engage 9 ! "w t he came into ! _w ab\t2 :i* he n[ began to p]=m 9 a public mann]1 :i* he fulfill$ 9 ! c\rse ( 8 m9i/ry1 :ile he w5t ab\t do+ good4 ,n[ x 0 n conv5i5t t ?is %\ld be done 9 8 infancy2 = ?\gh ! "w ( r$emption began f t "t2 yet 8 prov+ himself to be ! ,messiah1 especially 8 do+ ?is 9 a public mann]1 did n take place till he 0 ?irty ye>s ( age1 & !n he 0 baptiz$1 t ?is might be an ord9ance = ! fai? ( 8 *ur*1 t he 0 engag$ 9 ! "w ( our r$emption4 ,moreov]1 x mu/ be consid]$1 t ,john's baptism1 :i* circum/antially diff]$ f t :i* 0 practis$ 9 ! ,jewi% *ur*1 z well z our ,savi\r's1 0 n in/itut$ till ! ye> be=e ,*ri/ 0 baptiz$2 !re=e he c\ld n be baptiz$ agreeably to ! alt]ation t 0 made 9 baptism at ?is "t1 _h he be5 baptiz$ 9 8 infancy4 ,obj4 #d4 ,x is fur!r object$1 t infant baptism is a novelty1 & n practis$ by ! *ur* 9 ! e>lie/ ages !re( f ! apo/les' "t4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t if ?is c\ld be prov$ to be true1 ,i %\ld reg>d argum5ts d$uc$ f scripture-consequ5ces1 mu* m ?an ! s5se ( antiquity to det]m9e ?is matt]4 ,! pr9cipal use ( ! writ+s ( ! ,fa!rs1 9 my op9ion1 is to lead u into ! k ( :at relates to ! hi/orical acc\nt ( ! affairs ( ! *ur* 9 _! respective ages4 ,! ma9 ?+ suppos$ 9 ?is objection is1 t infant-baptism 0 n practis$ 9 ! e>ly ages ( ! *ur*2 ! contr>y to :i* w appe>1 if we consid] "s ?+s m5tion$ by ! ,fa!rs conc]n+ ?is matt]3 ,?us ,ju/9 ,m>tyr says1 we h n receiv$ ! c>nal b circumcision by spiritual baptism2 & all p]sons are1 9 l mann]1 enjo9$ to receive x1 z !y 7 to receive circumcision ( old1 :]e9 he ref]s to t ( ! apo/le1 9 ,coloss4 ii4 #aa1 #ab4 ,we are circumcis$ ) ! circumcision made )\t h&s1 buri$ ) him 9 baptism2 &1 consequ5tly1 he supposes t baptism comes 9 ! room ( circumcision1 z has be5 obs]v$ else:]e2 & he likewise speaks ( _! be+ br\ght to ! wat]1 & !re reg5]at$2 by :i* he means1 baptiz$1 9 ! same mann] z we are1 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 our ,"l & ,savi\r1 & ! ,holy ,gho/#gi4 ,& ,cyprian1 9 a c\ncil1 :]e9 !re 7 sixty-six bi%ops conv5$1 deliv]$ x n only z 8 op9ion1 b supposes x to h be5 receiv$ by !m all1 t infants ought to be baptiz$ be=e ! eigh? day1 9 answ] to a "q "u debate1 :e!r ! "t 9 :i* ?is ord9ance 0 to be p]=m$ ought to be ! same ) t 9 :i* *ildr5 7 circumcis$ "u ! law#hj4 ,&1 ,ir5u#ha1 speaks ( ,*ri/'s sanctify+ & sav+ p]sons ( e age1 infants n except$2 & !re=e !y are to be reg5]at$2 by :i* he means1 baptiz$2 z ! ,fa!rs (t5 put ! ?+ signifi$ = ! sign3 ,& ,gregory ,nazianz5 speaks to ! same purpose#hb1 t baptism may be p]=m$ z circumcision 01 on ! eigh? day2 b t x ought n to be omitt$ any long]1 ?an till ! *ildr5 are two1 or ?ree ye>s old4 ,& to ?is ,i might add1 ! te/imony ( ,augu/92 :o ass]ts1 t x _h be5 practis$ by ! *ur*1 9 =ego+ ages1 f our ,savi\r's "t2 :i*1 _h x n be5 matt] ( fact1 he w\ld1 d\btless1 h be5 disprov$ by ,pelagius1 & 8 o!r antagoni/s#hc4 ,x is fur!r object$1 by ^? :o d5y infant-baptism1 t ! practice ( _m 9 ! anci5t *ur*1 :o def]r$ baptism till !y 7 adult1 argues1 t !y did n ?9k x lawful = any to be baptiz$ 9 infancy4 ,?us ,con/ant9e ! great1 z ,eusebius obs]ves1 0 n baptiz$ till a little be=e 8 dea?3 ,&1 x is well kn[n1 t ,gregory ,nazianz51 & ,*ryso/om1 ,ambrose1 ,augu/91 & o!rs ( ! ,fa!rs1 7 n baptiz$ till !y came to a /ate ( manhood2 & ,t]tullian1 :o liv$ 9 ! second c5tury1 exhorts p]sons to def] baptism1 & adds1 t x is ! safe/ way to delay ! baptism ( infants1 till !y are capable ( engag+ = !mselves1 be+ arriv$ to ye>s ( discretion#hd4he ,b to ?is x may be answ]$1 t p>ticul> in/ances1 or ! s5tim5ts ( "s ( ! ,fa!rs are n suffici5t to prove t infant-baptism 0 n practis$ by ! anci5t *ur*4 ,z to :at is alleg$ conc]n+ ,con/ant9e's n be+ baptiz$ till a little be=e 8 dea?1 & ,gregory ,nazianz51 ,*ryso/om1 c4 n till !y 7 adult3 ,?is may be acc\nt$ =1 by suppos+ t _! p>5ts did n embrace ! ,*ri/ian religion :ile !y 7 infants3 &1 if t 7 true1 !y ought n to be baptiz$ till !y c\ld give up !mselves to ,god by fai?3 ,?is a late le>n$ writ] attempts to prove#hf4 ,moreov]1 "s :o h be5 conv]t$1 h neglect$ baptism1 out ( a scruple !y h _h ( _! unfitness = x1 z _m1 9 our day1 d ! ,"l's supp]2 & o!rs1 x may he1 might h neglect$ to baptize _! infants1 or to be baptiz$ !mselves1 till !y appreh5d$ !mselves ne> to dea?1 z be+ misl$ by a false supposition1 :i* 0 imbib$ by sev]al1 t baptism wa%$ away s92 !re=e1 ! ne>] !y 7 to _! end1 ! m prep>$ !y w\ld be1 by ?is ord9ance1 = a bett] _w4 ,h[ev]1 :e!r x 0 neglect$ = ?is1 or any o!r reason1 x does n mu* affect ! argum5t we are ma9ta9+1 our design be+ pr9cipally to prove1 t x 0 practis$ 9 ! e>ly ages ( ! *ur*2 &1 9 :at in/ances soev] x 0 omitt$1 x 0 n because !y d5i$ t ! infants ( believ+ p>5ts _h a "r to x4 ,z to sev]al ?+s m5tion$ by ! au?ors be=e cit$1 & o!rs t treat on t subject1 :]eby !y seem to ma9ta9 ! absolute necessity !re(1 to wa% away ! pollution ( s92 or1 :5 !y ass]t1 t x is z necess>y to salvation z reg5]at+ grace1 we h no?+ to say z to ?is me?od ( reason+3 ,h[ev]1 :atev] !y speak 9 def5ce ( x1 is a suffici5t evid5ce t x is n a practice ( late inv5tion4 ,z to :at respects ,t]tullian's advice to def] baptism till p]sons 7 capable to engage = !mselves2 ?is caution argues1 t x 0 practis$ by "s1 :i* is ! pr9cipal ?+ design$ to be prov$4 ,& ! reason assign$ by him = ! neglect ( baptism1 be+ ?is1 because ! sureties1 :o und]took to in/ruct !m 9 ! doctr9es ( religion1 (t5 promis$ m ?an !y made consci5ce ( p]=m+1 & s br\ght !mselves into a sn>e !reby2 !re=e1 = _! sakes1 infant-baptism1 :i* c\ld n be adm9i/]$ )\t sureties1 _h bett] be delay$2 ?is only proves t he 0 aga9/ infant-baptism = "s prud5tial reasons1 z x 0 att5d$ ) ?is inconv5i5ce1 n t he ?\ght x 0 9 itself unlawful to be practis$ by !m4 ,f h5ce we may conclude1 t ! objection tak5 f infant-baptism1 be+ suppos$ to be a novelty1 does n weak5 ! cause we are ma9ta9+#hg4 ,?us conc]n+ ! subjects ( baptism4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! mode !re(1 or :at we are to und]/& by ! ^w baptism4 ,x is said1 9 ! =ego+ answ]1 to be ! wa%+ ) wat]1 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 & ( ! ,son1 & ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,!re has be5 a great dispute 9 ! _w1 conc]n+ ! mean+ ( ! ^w 1 by :i* ?is ord9ance is express$2 f :5ce arises ! diff]5t mode ( ! adm9i/ration !re(4 ,"s ?9k1 t x only signifies ! putt+ a p]son1 or ?+1 into ! wat]1 :]eby x is cov]$1 or1 z x 71 buri$ 9 x2 :i* is o!rwise express$ by ! ^w dipp+4 ,o!rs 7^: op9ion ,i _c b acquiesce 97 conclude t x may z well be p]=m$ by ! application ( wat]1 ?\gh x be 9 a diff]5t mann]1 ei!r by p\r+ or spr9kl+2 & accord+ly1 t x signifies ! us+ ! means ( cleans+ by ! application ( wat]1 :atev] be ! =m or mode !re(4 ,?is argum5t dep5ds v mu* ^u ! s5se 9 :i* ! ^w is appli$ to ! action int5d$ !reby1 ei!r 9 scripture or o!r writ]s4 ,&1 inasmu* z ! s5se !re(1 z us$ 9 scripture1 & o!r writ+s1 is well expla9$ by ! le>n$ & judici\s ,dr4 ,ow51 agreeably to ! s5se we h giv5 ( ! ^w2 ,i h no occasion to make any o!r critical rem>ks ^u x1 by ref]r+ to ^? writ+s 9 :i* ! ^w is f\nd#hh4 ,b1 s9ce ! greate/ numb] ( *ri/ians are n s well v]s$ 9 ! ,greek language1 z to be able to judge :e!r ^? me?ods ( reason+ t are tak5 f ! use ( ! ^w :i* we r5d] baptize1 are suffici5tly conclusive3 ,&1 :5 x is ass]t$1 t _m :o are und\bt$ly v good ma/]s ( ! ,greek tongue1 h det]m9$ t x signifies all mann] ( wa%+ ) wat]1 z well z dipp+ into x1 ?is w be reckon$1 by !m1 a v fruitless & unpr(itable subject2 h[ev]1 we are oblig$ to m5tion x1 because great /ress is usually laid on ! s5se ( ?is ^w1 to e/abli% t mode ( baptism :i* is always us$ by ^? :o are on ! o!r side ( ! "q4 ,i %all take leave to add1 to :at t le>n$ au?or1 b n[ quot$1 ref]s to1 has obs]v$ on ?is subject2 t x does n appe> to me t ! ^w always signifies to wa%1 by dipp+ into wat]1 b by ! application ( wat] "s o!r way2 because x is sometimes appli$ to ^? ?+s :i* 7 too l>ge & cumb]some1 & !re=e c\ld n well be cleans$ t way4 ,?us x is said1 9 ,m>k vii4 #d4 t ! ,ph>isees n only held ! wa%+1 or1 z x is 9 ! ,greek1 ! baptism ( cups & pots1 & braz5 vessels1 :i* might1 inde$1 be wa%$ by imm]sion1 b ( tables1 or1 z x may be r5d]$1 ( b$s1 or ^? seats on :i* ! ,jews1 accord+ to ! cu/om ( ! ea/]n nations1 lay at _! ease1 :5 !y eat _! meals4 ,^!1 ,i conceive 7 wa%$ "s o!r way1 diff]5t f t ( dipp+ or plung+ 9 wat]2 ,& if x 0 possible t !y might be wa%$ t way1 yet ! ^w may be appli$ to innum]able ?+s1 t _c be baptiz$ by imm]sion3 ,!re=e1 ! g5]al s5se t we h giv5 ( x1 t x signifies to wa%1 :e!r by dipp+ into ! wat]1 or by ! application ( wat] to ! ?+ wa%$1 may ju/ify our practice1 ) respect to ! mode ( baptism1 commonly us$ by u4 ,object4 #a4 ,x is object$ h]eunto1 t ! mode us$ by u1 is n prop]ly baptism1 b rantism2 or1 t to spr9kle1 or p\r1 is n to baptize4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t ?is me?od ( begg+ ! "q 9 controv]sy1 is nev] reckon$ a fair way ( argu+4 ,if baptism be a us+ ! means ( cleans+1 by ! application ( wat]1 :i* is ! ?+ we cont5d =1 !n ! ^w baptize may z well be appli$ to x z to any o!r mode ( wa%+4 ,t :i* may be fur!r repli$ to ?is objection is1 t if ! ?+ signifi$ by ! action ( baptiz+1 namely1 ! blood ( ,jesus1 toge!r ) ^? gifts & graces ( ! ,_s1 :i* are appli$ to ^? to :om ,god makes ?is a sav+ ord9ance1 be sometimes set =? by spr9kl+ or p\r+ clean wat] ^u a p]son1 !n x _c be well conclud$1 t spr9kl+1 or p\r+1 is n baptiz+1 ?\gh x diff] v mu* f t :i* !y :o cont5d ) u ab\t ?is matt] g5]ally call baptiz+4 ,t spr9kl+ or p\r+1 is sometimes us$ 9 scripture1 to signify ! conf]r+ ( ^? spiritual gifts & graces :i* are signifi$ 9 baptism1 is v evid5t2 inasmu* z x is said 9 ,john i4 #ag4 ,! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/ 8 ,son1 cleanse? u f all s92 & ?is is call$ ! blood ( spr9kl+1 9 ,heb4 xii4 #bd4 #a ,pet4 i4 #b4 ,!re=e1 9 a spiritual s5se1 spr9kl+ is call$ cleans+ f s92 & ! graces ( ! ,_s conf]r$ 9 reg5]ation1 are repres5t$ 9 ,ezek4 xxxvi4 #be-bg4 by spr9kl+ clean wat]2 :i* mode ( speak+ w\ld nev] be us$1 7 n spr9kl+ a means ( cleans+4 ,&1 "s ?9k1 t ! apo/le :5 he speaks ( our draw+ ne> to ,god1 hav+ our bodies wa%$ ) pure wat]1 ,heb4 x4 #bb1 int5ds ! ord9ance ( baptism2 yet x alludes to ! c]emonial cleans+s t 7 "u ! law1 :i* 7 (t5 done by spr9kl+3 ,!re=e we _c b ass]t1 t spr9kl+ wat] 9 baptism1 is z mu* cleans+ z any o!r mode us$ !re94 ,moreov]1 sometimes ! ?+ signifi$ 9 baptism1 is repres5t$ by a metaphor tak5 f p\r+2 :i*1 if our mode ( baptiz+ be j1 w n seem disagreeable to x2 &1 x may be1 ! explication is tak5 f x1 z ! conf]r+ ! ,holy ,gho/1 :i* !y :o 7 baptiz$ 7 giv5 to expect1 is (t5 call$ p\r+ out ! ,_s1 ,acts ii4 #ag1 #ah4 *ap4 viii4 #ch4 ,obj4 ,!re is ano!r objection :i* is conclud$ by _m1 to be unansw]able1 viz4 t :5 we read ( baptism 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 ! p]son baptiz$ is said to g d[n into ! wat]4 ,?us ! ,euni* did1 *ap4 viii4 #ch4 & imm$iately aft] ?is1 he is said to come up out ( ! wat]2 :i* c be appli$1 z is suppos$1 to no o!r mode ( baptism b t ( imm]sion4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t ! :ole /r5g? ( ?is objection dep5ds ^u ! s5se t is giv5 ( ! ,greek p>ticles1 :i* we (t5 r5d] into1 & out (#ij4 ,b ?is w h no weight ) any b ^? :o are unacqua9t$ ) ! ,greek language1 s9ce x is s well kn[n to all t und]/& x1 t ! =m] ( ^! p>ticles (t5 signifies to1 z well z into2 & ! latt] f1 z well z out (2 z innum]able in/ances might easily be giv51 0 x ne$ful1 f scripture1 & o!r ,greek au?ors1 9 :i* ! words are appli$ to ^? ?+s1 t accord+ to ! natural signification !re(1 _c be und]/ood z d5ot+ into1 or out (4 ,!re is "o scripture :i* no "o c suppose is to be tak5 9 any o!r s5se b :at is agreeable to our pres5t purpose1 viz4 ,mat4 xvii4 #bg4 :]e9 our ,savi\r bids ,pet] ,g to ! sea#ia1 & ca/ an hook1 & take ! fi% t fir/ come? !nce1 c4 :]e1 by g to ! sea1 we c und]/& no?+ else1 b g to ! sea-%ore2 & yet ! ^w is ! same ) t :i* is1 9 "s o!r places1 r5d]$ into4 ,!re are o!r scriptures 9 :i* p]sons are said to g to ! m\nta91 or "s o!r places1 :]e9 x w\ld be v improp] to say1 t !y w5t into ! place2 ?\gh ! ^w be ! same ) t :i* 9 o!r in/ances we r5d] into4 ,& ! ^w#ib :i* is sometimes r5d]$ out (1 is frequ5tly r5d]$ f1 & c be und]/ood 9 no o!r s5se3 ,z :5 x is said1 9 ,luke xi4 #ca4 ,! que5 ( ! s\? came f ! utmo/ p>ts ( ! e>?1 to he> ! wisdom ( ,solomon2 :i* _c be und]/ood ( h] com+ out (1 b f !nce4 ,b1 ?is matt] be+ s well kn[n to all t read ! ,new ,te/am5t 9 ! orig9al1 x is ne$less = me to give any o!r in/ances4#ic ,z to :at conc]ns ! ,eunu*'s go+ into ! wat]1 ,i _c ?9k any ?+ else is int5d$ by x1 b t he desc5d$ or light$ d[n f 8 *>iot1 to ! wat]1 t is1 by a metonymy1 to ! wat]-side1 9 ord] to 8 be+ baptiz$ by ,philip4 ,x is no uncommon mode ( speak+1 to say1 t a p]son goes d[n to ! riv]-side1 to take wat]1 or to ! well1 to draw x2 !re=e1 ?is is no /ra9 on ! s5se ( ! ^w2 & ,i am ! r incl9$ to give into ?is op9ion1 because "s mod]n travell]s1 tak+ notice ( ! place :]e ?is 0 done1 intimate1 t x 0 only a spr+ ( wat]2 & !re=e )\t suffici5t dep? to plunge ! body 93 ,& "s anci5t writ]s1 :o liv$ betwe5 ?ree & f\r hundr$ ye>s aft] our ,savi\r's "t1 z ,j]om & ,eusebius1 intimate ! same ?+4 ,if x be said1 t ^! may be mi/ak5 z to ! place1 inasmu* z ! p>ticul> spot ( gr\nd 9 :i* ?is wat] 01 is n m5tion$ 9 scripture3 ,i w n lay mu* /ress ^u x2 h[ev]1 ,i _c b obs]ve1 t x is repres5t$ by a dim9utive expression1 z x is said1 !y came to a c]ta9 wat]1 t is1 probably1 a brook1 :i* 0 by ! way-side2 n a riv]1 or a great collection ( wat]4 ,& x is fur!r obs]v$1 t ,philip1 z well z ! ,eunu*1 w5t d[n into ! wat]2 ?\gh none suppose t he 0 plung$ 9 ! wat]2 !re=e x does n c]ta9ly appe>1 f ! s5se ( ! ^w1 t ! ,eunu* 01 unless ! matt] 9 controv]sy be tak5 = grant$1 t baptism c be p]=m$ 9 no o!r way1 b by plung+4 ,moreov]1 to g d[n to ! wat]1 does n always signify 9 o!r scriptures1 go+ d[n to ! bottom ( ! wat]2 z :5 ! ,psalmi/1 9 ,psal4 cvii4 #bc4 speaks ( !m t g d[n to ! sea 9 %ips1 he does n mean !m t g d[n to ! bottom ( x2 !re=e1 go+ d[n to ! wat] does n always signify be+ plung$ 9 x4 ,z = :at is said conc]n+ ,philip & ! eunu*'s com+ up out ( ! wat]1 x may v fairly be und]/ood ( _! return+ f ! wat]-side1 & ! eunu*'s go+ up aga9 into 8 *>iot4 ,moreov]1 ,i _c b ?9k1 t 9 ?is1 & all o!r places1 :]e p]sons are said to come up out ( ! wat]1 x d5otes an action p]=m$ ) design1 & ! p]fect ex]cise ( ! und]/&+ 9 him t does x2 :i* seems n agreeable to "o :o is at ! bottom ( ! wat]1 & _c well come up f !nce1 unless by ! help ( him t baptiz$ him4 ,! s5se ( ! words1 com+ out ( ! wat]1 is agreeable to :at is said conc]n+ our ,savi\r at 8 baptism1 9 ,matt4 iii4 #af4 ,jesus w5t up /raightway out ( ! wat]2 :i* seems to be a mi/ake 9 our translation2 :]e ! words 1 h be5 r5d]$1 f ! wat]2 :i* is ( ! same import ) ! s5se ( ! ,greek p>ticle :5 a p]son is said to come up out ( ! wat]4 ,obj4 #c4 ,x seems v evid5t1 t ,john ! ,bapti/ us$ no o!r mode b t ( imm]sion2 because he *ose ^? places to ex]cise ?is "p ( 8 m9i/ry 91 t 7 well suppli$ ) wat]1 suffici5t = ?is purpose4 ,accord+ly1 we fir/ read ( 8 remov+ f ! wild]ness ( ,judea1 9 :i* he prea*$ ! doctr9e ( rep5tance2 & told ! p1 t ! k+dom ( heav51 t is1 ! gospel-/ate1 :i* 0 to beg9 ) ! appe>+ ( ! ,messiah1 0 at h&2 & !n we read ( 8 remov+ to ! banks ( ! riv] ,jordan1 = ! conv5i5cy ( baptiz+ ^? :o came to him = t purpose3 ,&1 aft] t1 we read ( ano!r /ation 9 :i* he resid$1 viz4 ,enon1 ne> to ,salim2 & ?is reason is assign$2 because !re 0 mu* wat] !re1 ,john iii4 #bc4 ,n[1 if he _h baptiz$ by spr9kl+1 or p\r+ a little wat] on ! face1 he _h no ne$ to remove out ( ! wild]ness ( ,judea3 ,=1 :atev] sc>city ( wat] !re might be !re1 x 0 no difficult matt] = him to be suppli$ ) en\gh to s]ve 8 occasion1 _h ?is be5 8 mode ( baptiz+4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t ?\gh ,john remov$ to ,jordan & non1 t he might be well suppli$ ) wat]1 z he daily want$ l>ge quantities !re(2 yet x do? n necess>ily foll[ f h5ce1 t ?is 0 done = ! sake ( imm]sion !re93 ,& x do? n suffici5tly appe> to me1 t non af=d$ wat] deep en\gh = a p]son to be baptiz$ 9 x aft] ?is mann]2 = x seems to be b a small tract ( l&1 9 :i* x is h>dly probable1 t !re 7 _m lakes1 or riv]s ( wat] conta9$2 :i* is z mu* z c be said conc]n+ a well wat]$ c\ntry4 ,!re=e1 ,i ?9k1 ! words#id ought to h be5 r5d]$ _m wat]s2 by :i* we are to und]/&1 z ,dr4 ,lightfoot obs]ves1 t x 0 a place ( spr+s#ie1 or small brooks ( wat]4 ,?is place ,john *ose1 t he might be suppli$ ) wat] = 8 use2 b x do? n1 ,i ?9k1 necess>ily1 foll[ f h5ce1 t he baptiz$ by imm]sion2 ,besides1 if !re _h be5 a great collection ( wat]s !re1 !re w\ld h be5 "s indications !re( at ?is day2 :i*1 ,i believe1 x w\ld be h>d to prove t !re are4 ,z to ! o!r "p ( ! objection1 t x 0 a v easy matt] = him to h be5 suppli$ ) wat] 9 ! wild]ness ( ,judea1 to baptize by spr9kl+ or p\r+1 by 8 hav+ x br\ght to him 9 vessels = t purpose3 ,x may be repli$1 t if he _h only p\r$ wat] on ! head or face1 !re is no ne$ to suppose t he 0 s sp>+ ( x1 z n to use above a spoonful1 especially :5 x 0 s easy a matt] = him1 by 8 remov+ to ano!r /ation1 to be bett] suppli$4 ,if !re 0 b a little wat] p\r$ on e "o t came to be baptiz$ by him1 x w\ld require a v great quantity ( wat] to baptize ! va/ multitudes t came to him2 inasmu* z x is said1 t ,j]usalem1 & all ,judea1 & all ! region r\nd ab\t ,jordan1 7 baptiz$ ( him3 ,x is "o ?+ = a little wat] to be br\ght 9 a bason to baptize a p]son or two1 & ano!r ?+ = ?is to be done 9 ! case "u our pres5t consid]ation4 ,moreov]1 x is c]ta91 t 9 hot c\ntries1 & p>ticul>ly 9 ,judea2 & m especially 9 ! wild]ness !re(1 !re 0 a v great sc>city ( wat]2 accord+ly we read1 sometimes1 t wat] 0 s valuable a ?+1 t x 0 reckon$ a v consid]able "p ( a man's e/ate3 ,?us ,isaac 0 envi$ by ! ,phili/9es1 = all ! wells 8 fa!r's s]vants _h digg$2 & !n we read ( _! /opp+ !m up1 & 8 digg+ o!r wells2 & also ( ! /rife betwe5 ! h]dsm5 ( ,g]>1 & 8 h]dsm51 = ! possession !re(1 ,g54 xxvi4 #ad1-bj4 ,& we read1 9 ,g54 xxi4 #ad1-af4 t :5 ,abraham s5t ,hag> away f him ) ,i%mael1 he gave h] bread1 & a bottle ( wat]2 & :5 ! wat] 0 sp5t 9 ! bottle1 %e ca/ ! *ild "u "o ( ! %rubs1 despair+ ( 8 life2 :i* %e ne$ n h done1 if wat] 0 s easy to come by z x is suppos$ 9 ?is objection4 ,x is c]ta91 t a p]son may travel _m miles )\t f9d+ wat] to qu5* 8 ?ir/1 9 ^? des]t places4 ,?is f>!r appe>s f ,samson's be+ ready to die = ?ir/1 aft] ! great victory he _h obta9$ ov] ! ,phili/9es1 on :i* occasion ,god wr\ght a miracle to supply him1 ,judges xv4 #ah1 #ai1 :i* c h>dly be acc\nt$ =1 if !re _h be5 s great pl5ty ( wat] 9 t c\ntry1 z !re is 9 ours2 ?is !n1 ,i appreh5d to be ! reason ( ,john's removal to ,jordan & non2 !re=e x do? n necess>ily prove t 8 design 0 to baptize 9 t way t is plead$ = by ^? on ! o!r side ( ! "q4 ,moreov]1 z x do? n suffici5tly appe> to me1 f any ?+ conta9$ 9 ! objection1 t ,john us$ imm]sion 9 baptism1 s x seems mo/ agreeable1 to "s circum/ances t att5d$ x1 to conclude t he did n2 inasmu* z !re 0 no conv5i5cy = ! *ange ( _! g>m5ts1 nor s]vants appo9t$ to help !m !re92 :i* seems necess>y to answ] ?is occasion4 ,& "s h suppos$1 t x might endang] ! heal? ( ^? :o 7 infirm among !m1 & ,john's mu* m1 :o 0 oblig$ to /& _m days toge!r 9 ! wat]1 or1 at lea/1 ! greate/ "p !re(1 :ile he 0 adm9i/]+ ?is ord9ance4 ,& !y :o 7 baptiz$ mu/ imm$iately retire :5 ! ord9ance 0 ov]1 or x w\ld endang] _! heal?2 unless we h rec\rse to a disp5sation ( provid5ce1 t is next to miracul\s3 ,?\gh ,i am s5sible1 "s say1 t none ev] suff]$ h]eby 9 our day2 :i*1 if ! obs]vation be true1 is a k9d provid5ce t !y ought to be ?ankful =4 ,b if1 aft] all t has be5 said on ?is matt]1 x w n be all[$ t baptism signifies any ?+ else b dipp+ 9 wat]3 ,!n ,i might f>!r allege1 t ?is might be done by dipp+ ! face1 :i* is ! pr9cipal "p ( ! body1 )\t plung+ ! :ole body2 & ?is might answ] ! design ( ! ord9ance z well z ! o!r2 s9ce x is n ! quantity us$ 9 a sacram5tal sign t is s mu* to be reg>d$1 z ! action p]=m$1 toge!r ) ! matt] ( x2 if ! smalle/ piece ( bread1 & a spoonful ( w9e are us$ 9 ! ,"l's supp]1 ?is is g5]ally reckon$ z well adapt$ to answ] ! design ( ! ord9ance1 z if a great quantity ( ea* 7 receiv$ by e "o t p>takes ( x4 ,n[1 z to :at conc]ns our pres5t argum5t1 ! wa%+ a "p ( ! body is deem$ suffici5t to signify ! ?+ int5d$1 z mu* z ?\gh ! :ole body _h be5 wa%$4 ,?us :5 our ,savi\r wa%$ 8 disciples' feet1 & told ,pet]1 ,if he wa%$ him n1 he _h no "p 9 him1 ,john xiii4 #e4 :]e9 7by ! way7 we may obs]ve1 t he calls wa%+ 8 feet1 wa%+ him1 by a synecdo*e1 = a "p ( ! :ole2 ^u :i* occasion ,pet] replies1 n my feet only1 b also my h&s & my head2 & ,jesus answ]$1 ,he t is wa%$ ne$e? n1 save to wa% 8 feet1 b is clean e :it1 v]4 #aj4 by :i*1 ,i ?9k1 he int5ds1 t ?is signifies t cleans+1 :i* is ! spiritual mean+ !re(1 z mu* z ?\gh ! :ole body _h be5 wa%$ ) wat]2 = ?\gh "o design h]e( might be to tea* !m humility1 & bro!rly k9dness2 yet x also signifies _! be+ wa%$ or cleans$ by 8 blood & ,_s4 ,obj4 #d4 ,!re is ano!r objection on :i* v mu* /ress is g5]ally laid1 :i* ,i %\ld n d ju/ice to ! cause ,i am ma9ta9+1 if ,i %\ld :olly pass x ov]1 tak5 f :at ! apo/le says1 9 ,rom4 vi4 #c1 #d1 #e4 s _m ( u z 7 baptiz$ into ,*ri/ ,jesus1 7 baptiz$ into 8 dea?3 ,!re=e we 7 buri$ ) him by baptism#if into dea?2 t1 l z ,*ri/ 0 rais$ up f ! dead by ! glory ( ! ,fa!r1 ev5 s we also %\ld walk 9 newness ( life4 ,= if we h be5 plant$ toge!r 9 ! lik5ess ( 8 dea?1 we %all be also 9 ! lik5ess ( 8 resurrection4 ,f :5ce x is argu$1 t !re ought to be a similitude betwe5 ! sign & ! ?+ signifi$2 &1 consequ5tly1 t baptism %\ld be p]=m$ 9 su* a way1 t1 by be+ cov]$ ) wat]1 !re might be a resemblance ( ,*ri/'s burial2 & by be+ lift$ up out ( ! wat]1 a resemblance ( 8 resurrection3 ,!re=e ?is ord9ance do? n only signify ! us+ ! means ( cleans+ ) wat]1 b ! mode1 namely1 be+ plung$1 or1 z x 71 buri$ 9 wat]4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t x is n agreeable to ! nature ( a sacram5tal sign1 9 any o!r in/ance2 t !re %\ld be an analogy betwe5 ! ?+ done1 & :at is signifi$ !reby1 any o!rwise ?an by div9e appo9tm5t4 ,accord+ly we obs]v$1 9 ! =ego+ answ]1 t a sacram5t has n a natural t5d5cy to signify ,*ri/1 & 8 b5efits2 z ! eat+ bread & dr9k+ w9e do? n signify ! body & blood ( ,*ri/1 any o!rwise ?an z ?is signification is annex$ by our ,savi\r1 to ! action p]=m$2 ! same1 ,i ?9k1 may be appli$ to baptism2 especially our consecration1 & d$ication to ,god !re92 & if any o!r ext]nal sign _h be5 in/itut$1 to signify ! bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 we %\ld h be5 z mu* oblig$ to make use ( x z we 7 ( wat]4 ,!re=e1 ,i conceive1 ! apo/le1 9 ?is scripture1 m5tion$ 9 ! objection1 do? n ref] to our be+ buri$ 9 wat]1 or tak5 out ( x1 z a natural sign ( ,*ri/'s burial & resurrection2 b our hav+ communion ) him 9 8 burial & resurrection4 ,?is1 ,i ?9k1 w\ld h>dly be d5i$ by _m1 on ! o!r side ( ! "q1 did n ! objection1 b n[ m5tion$1 & ! cause !y ma9ta91 r5d] x exp$i5t = !m to und]/& ! words 9 ano!r s5se4 ,?is is all t ,i %all say ) respect to ?is matt] 9 controv]sy1 z to ! subjects & mode ( baptism2 9 :i*1 z ,i %\ld h be5 unfai?ful1 _h ,i said less to x2 s ,i h n ! lea/ incl9ation to treat ^? t diff] f me 9 an unfri5dly way1 z hav+ a j s5se ( _! h>mony ) u1 especially a great "p ( !m1 9 ^? doctr9es t h a m imm$iate ref]5ce to our salvation4 ,we %all n[ proce$ to consid]1 t z !re are "s :o appe> to be grossly ignorant ( ! ?+ signifi$ 9 baptism1 :o seem to engage 9 x1 z ?\gh x 7 n a div9e in/itution1 conclud+ x to be little m ?an an ext]nal rite or =m to be us$ 9 giv+ ! *ild a "n1 be+ induc$ h]eto r by cu/om1 ?an a s5se ( ! obligation !y are "u1 to give up _! *ildr5 to ,god by fai? !re92 s !re are o!rs :o attribute too mu* to x1 :5 !y ass]t1 t infants are h]eby reg5]at$2 & t if !y die be=e !y commit actual s91 !y are und\bt$ly sav$1 inasmu* z !y are h]eby made memb]s ( ,*ri/1 *ildr5 ( ,god1 & heirs ( ! k+dom ( heav53 ,?is seems to be an ascrib+ t to ! ord9ance1 :i* is r expect$ or desir$1 ?an conf]r$ !reby4 ,z = ! *ild's be+ sign$ ) ! sign ( ! cross1 signify+ h]eby t he %\ld n be a%am$ to confess ! fai? ( ,*ri/ crucifi$1 b manfully to fight "u 8 bann] aga9/ s91 ! _w1 & ! devil2 h[ mu* soev] ?is may be a bran* ( t baptismal obligation1 :i* he is pr(ess$ly "u2 yet ,i _c see :at w>rant p]sons h to make use ( ?is ext]nal sign & symbol1 :i* c be reckon$ no o!r ?an an ord9ance = _! fai?1 ?\gh de/itute ( a div9e in/itution4 ,!re is also ano!r ?+ practis$ by "s 9 baptism1 t is greatly abus$1 namely1 ! requir+ t "s %\ld be appo9t$ z sureties = ! *ild1 by :om x is p]sonat$2 & !y engage1 9 a solemn mann]1 9 its behalf1 t x %all fulfil ! obligation t x is laid "u1 :i* is n only m ?an :at is 9 _! p[] to p]=m2 b x is to be fe>$1 t ! greate/ "p ( ^! sureties h>dly ?9k !mselves oblig$ to %ew any conc]n ab\t !m aft]w>d4 ,& t :i* is f>!r exceptionable 9 ?is matt]1 is t ! p>5ts1 :o are m imm$iately oblig$ to give up _! *ildr5 to ,god1 seem to be1 z x 71 exclud$ f hav+ any h& 9 ?is matt]4 ,i h no?+ to except aga9/ ! fir/ rise ( ?is practice2 :i* 0 9 ! second c5tury1 :5 ! *ur* 0 "u p]secution2 & ! design !re( 0 laudable & good1 namely1 t if ! p>5ts %\ld die be=e ! *ild came ( age2 :]eby x w\ld be 9 dang] ( be+ seiz$ on by ! ,hea!n1 & tra9$ up 9 _! sup]/iti\s & idolatr\s mode ( wor%ip1 ! sureties promis$1 t1 9 ?is case1 !y w\ld deal ) x z ?\gh x 7 _! own *ild1 &1 br+ x up 9 ! ,*ri/ian religion2 :i* k9d & pi\s conc]n = its welf>e1 might h be5 bett] express$ at "s o!r "t ?an 9 baptism1 le/ ?is %\ld be ?\ght an app5dix to t ord9ance3 ,h[ev]1 ?r\gh ! goodness ( ,god1 ! *ildr5 ( believ+ p>5ts are n r$uc$ to ^? haz>d\s circum/ances2 & !re=e ! obligation to d ?is1 is less ne$ful2 b to v[1 & n p]=m1 is n only useless to ! *ild1 b r5d]s t only a matt] ( =m1 :i* !y promise to d 9 ?is sacr$ ord9ance4 ,! only ?+ t ,i %all add "u ?is answ]1 is1 t if we h be5 baptiz$1 ei!r 9 our infancy1 or :5 adult1 we are oblig$1 9 fai?fulness1 z we value our own s\ls1 to improve x to ! glory ( ,god1 & our spiritual welf>e 9 ! :ole conduct ( our lives4 ,& ?is leads u to :at is conta9$ 9 ! foll[+ answ]4 ,footnote #fi3 4 ,footnote #gj3 ,vid ,:itby 9 ,loc4 ,footnote #ga3 ,?is !n is a repetition2 g1 tea*1 baptize1 tea*4 ,?is commission 0 to disciple ! _w1 baptiz+ & tea*+ are ! specification1 & are p>ticiples agree+ ) ! nom9ation4 ,x is no inf]5ce f ! position ( baptiz+ be=e tea*+ are t adults might be fir/ baptiz$4 ,?is 0 ! in/itution ( ! ord9ance ( baptism z well z ! apo/olic commission2 yet x nei!r conta9s any direction ei!r z to ! mode or subjects2 because ,*ri/ spoke to ,jews1 :o knew t adult proselytes 7 c>efully exam9$1 :il/ infants 7 circumcis$ ) _! p>5ts )\t su* exam9ation4 ,!y also knew ! v>i\s modes ( religi\s purifications among ! ,jews2 bo? ,john ! ,bapti/1 & !y hav+ "u t disp5sation baptiz$4 ,nei!r is fai? ess5tial to ! validity ( baptism1 nor is ! pr(ession ( x requir$ ( su* z are incapable ( mak+ x4 ,footnote #gb3 ,to be br\ght into ! visible *ur*1 is a high privilege1 ( :i* infants are z capable n[1 z "u ! =m] disp5sation4 ,cons5t is n necess>y2 = infants receive inh]itances4 ,?is is by =ce ( municipal laws4 ,b are n ! laws ( ,god ( equal =ce8--,baptism implies obligations1 :i* c be f\nd$ only on cons5t4 ,!n x w foll[ t infants are n b\nd by human laws1 = !y h n ass5t$ to ! social compact2 !y are "u no obligation to obey p>5ts1 gu>dians1 or ma/]s1 because !y ei!r did n *oose !m1 or 7 incompet5t to make su* *oice2 !y are n b\nd by ! laws ( ,god himself1 :i* is ?is v case1 because !y h n cons5t$ to 8 au?ority2 & if !y nev] cons5t1 !y w be always free equally f all obligations1 & all s94 ,su* are ! consequ5ces ( ! above objection4 ,footnote #gc3 ,! dictates ( nature1 uncontr\l$ by revelation1 are ! w ( ,*ri/1 & our rule ( duty4 ,! w ( ,*ri/1 express$ 9 ^! dictates1 requires u to b5efit our *ildr5 z !y are capable4 ,baptism1 z ! initiatory seal ( ,god's cov5ant1 is a b5efit ( :i* infants are capable4--,?is evid5ce is n eclips$1 b bright5$1 by scripture au?ority1 z we %all see 9 ! sequel ( ?is *apt]4 ,let ! read] c>efully notice1 t we d n suppose1 by insi/+ on ?is argum5t1 ! insuffici5cy ( direct scripture evid5ce3 = ?is has be5 frequ5tly urg$ ) advantage1 to satisfy p]sons ( ! be/ dispositions & abilities4 ,t is1 read]1 8"s ( ! mo/ em95t ,pdobapti/s t ev] fill$ ! ,pr(essor's *air1 or t ev] yet adorn$ ! ,prote/ant pulpit40 ,b s9ce our oppon5ts insi/1 t :at has be5 s (t5 urg$1 is n conclusive2 & mode/ly affirm1 x is only calculat$ to cat* 8! eye ( a sup]ficial obs]v]20 !y are desir$ once m imp>tially to weigh ?is reason+1 & !n1 if !y are able1 to refute x4 ,let !m "k1 h[ev]1 t hackney$ phrases )\t mean+--pr9ciples tak5 ^u tru/--& empty declamation--mu/ n be palm$ on u in/ead ( solid argum5ts4 ,7 x necess>y1 x w\ld be easy to %ew1 t ! pr9ciples above urg$ are no novelty2 b are p]fectly agreeable to exp]i5ce1--& to ! practical judgm5t ( ! mo/ s]i\s ,pdobapti/s1 bo? illit]ate & le>n$4 ,b wav+ ?is1 we proce$ next to ano!r corroborat+ pro( ( ! ma9 proposition4 ,:at we cont5d = is4 ,t x is ! w ( ,*ri/ we %\ld baptize our infant *ildr54 ,9 pro( ( ?is we h %ewn1 fir/1 t ! dictates ( "r reason require u to b5efit !m1 & consequ5tly to baptize !m2 z baptism is always a b5efit :5 adm9i/]$ to capable subjects4 ,we come1 secondly1 to %ew--,t ,god has con/antly approv$ ( ?is pr9ciple1 9 all prec$+ disp5sations4 ,9 o!r words--,t ! pr9ciple ( ! la/ argum5t is s f> f be+ weak5$ by scripture evid5ce1 t ! ,"l's approbation ( x1 9 8 conduct t[>ds ! (fspr+ ( 8 pr(ess+ p1 9 all ! disp5sations ( true religion1 is abundantly illu/rat$ & confirm$4 ,mr4 ,b's misappli$ b fav\rite maxim--8,positive laws imply _! negative10 has no =ce 9 ! baptismal controv]sy1 until he demon/rates1 9 opposition to :at is advanc$1 t ! dictates ( "r reason mu/ be smo!r$1 or else1 t revelation c\nt]m&s _! influ5ce4 ,b to demon/rate ! =m]1 9 matt]s ab\t :i*1 on ! supposition1 scripture is sil5t1 is no easy task4 ,& ! difficulty w be increas$ 9 proportion z ! sacr$ oracles corroborate reason's v]dict4 ,let u n[ appeal to ^! oracles4 ,we appeal to t p]iod ( ! *ur*1 & disp5sation ( grace1 :i* ext5d$ f ,adam to ,noah4 ,! inspir$ n>rative ( ?is long space ( "t is v %ort3 on :i* we make ! foll[+ rem>ks4 ,we !n ass]t1 ,:atev] exhibition ( grace 0 made to ant$iluvian p>5ts1 0 con/antly made to _! (fspr+2 & consequ5tly :atev] seals ( grace 7 grant$ to ! =m]1 mu/ equally app]ta9 to ! latt] if n volunt>y rejectors ( !m4 ,!re=e1 all su* p>5ts _h a reveal$ w>rant to reg>d _! (fspr+ z entitl$ to ! seals ( ! cov5ant1 9 l mann] z !mselves1 accord+ to _! capacity4 ,=1 ,all all[ t ,g54 iii4 #ae4 conta9s ! promulgation ( gospel grace2 nor are we au?oris$ to "q ! int]e/ ( *ildr5 !re9 ) _! p>5ts1 )\t an express contrav5tion4 ,=1 x 7 unnatural = a p>5t to conf9e su* a b5efit to 8 own p]son to ! exclusion ( 8 *ildr51 :o are n only p>ts ( 8 family b ( himself4 ,to :i* we may add1 t ! phrase ?y se$1 ?\gh pr9cipally ref]r+ to ! ,messiah1 respect$ ,eve's natural se$ z %>]s 9 common ) h]self 9 ! exhibition ( m]cy2 & we suppose n less s ?an h] husb&4 ,= ?is application ( ! phrase ?y se$1 comp>e ,g54 xvii4 #g4 & ,gal4 iii4 #af4 ,aga91 ,x is g5]ally agre$1 t n only ! in/itution ( sacrifices1 b also ! coats ( sk91 7,g54 iii4 #ba47 7 emblematic ( cov5ant bless+s2 & n only s1 9 common ) m]e types1 b seals ( ! cov5ant1 z e>ne/s & pl$ges ( exhibit$ fav\r4 8,:o w d5y10 says ,witsius1 8t ,god's cloa?+ our fir/ p>5ts 0 a symbolical act8 ,d n ,*ri/'s own words 7,rev4 iii4 #ah47 v cle>ly allude to ?is80 ,z = sacrifices1 !y 7 sla9 at ,god's comm& aft] ! promulgation ( ! cov5ant4 ,=1 if ,abel (f]$ by fai?1 7,heb xi4 #d47 x presupposes ! div9e in/itution ( !m4 ,& ?is in/itution1 mo/ probably1 took place :5 ,god--tak+ occasion f ! insuffici5cy ( ! aprons ( fig-leaves1 :i* ! fall5 pair sew$ toge!r1 to cov] ! %ame ( _! nak$ness--himself cloa!d !m ) coats ( sk9s4 ,& mo/ div9es agree1 t x is v probable1 ^! 7 ! sk9s ( ^? bea/s :i* 7 sla9 = sacrifices4 ,h[ev]1 ,god gave te/imony to ^! oblations ( ! anci5t patri>*s1 t !y 7 acceptable to him2 b ?is _c be suppos$ )\t admitt+ !m to be div9ely in/itut$4 ,besides1 a di/9ction ( clean & unclean animals 0 obs]v$ be=e ! deluge2 :i* 0 n f nature1 b ! m]e div9e pleasure2 & may we n add1 ) a p>ticul> respect to sacrifices8 ,n[1 ,if1 accord+ to ,witsius & o!rs1 ^! sk9s ( bea/s1 & sacrifices1 7 appo9t$ seals ( ! righte\sness ( fai?2 ,i w\ld ask--,0 ! cov5ant direct$ = ! use ( _! se$ 9 common ) ! p>5ts1 & n ! seal 9 l mann]8 ,=1 if ! seals be affix$ to ! cov5ant = confirmation ( its cont5ts1 z well z1 9 ano!r view1 = signification2 ,i w\ld fa9 "k1 by :at rule ( con/ruction we c inf]1 t ! cov5ant itself belongs to ! p>5ts & _! se$ 9 common1 :ile ! confirmation ( x belongs exclusively to ! =m]8 ,is x n contr>y to cu/om & unreasonable to conclude1 t a *>t] ( privileges1 or a te/am5t>y in/rum5t1 7:i* by ! way express ! nature ( ! cov5ant7 belongs to a man & 8 heirs alike1 b ! confirm+ seal respects ! =m] only2 :ile on ! supposition1 ! sov]eign1 or ! te/ator1 has giv5 no gr\nd = su* p>tiality8 ,besides1 ,if ! cov5ant itself be a b5efit to ! p]sons to :om x is direct$1 z x c]ta9ly is 9 e disp5sation ( x1 x foll[s t ! confirmation ( x is s2 = p>5ts1 !re=e1 to d5y _! (fspr+ all ! %>e 9 su* common b5efits !y are capable (1 )\t a div9e w>rant1 is unnatural1 & an act ( inju/ice4 ,we may !re=e conclude--t f ,adam to ,noah1 ! cov5ant & its seals app]ta9$ to infants 9 common ) _! p>5ts4 ,we appeal next to t p]iod ( ! *ur* :i* ext5d$ f ,noah to ,abraham3 ,on :i* we obs]ve1 ,:atev] b5efits & privileges belong$ to ! =m] disp5sation1 cont9ue to fl[ on to ! pres5t1 if n expressly repeal$2 = ! *ange ( a disp5sation ( itself1 is no adequate cause ( _! abrogation4 ,t w\ld be z unreasonable z to suppose t ! b>e *ange f night to day 01 ( itself1 an adequate cause ( a man's be+ dis9h]it$4 ,or we may z well say1 t ! ab/ract notion ( an epo* 9 *ronology has a real influ5ce on ! sequ5ce ( ev5ts4 ,:atev] cov5ant privileges1 !re=e1 belong$ to ,noah & 8 family be=e ! deluge1 if n expressly repeal$1 mu/ belong to !m aft] ! deluge4 ,b1 ,s f> 7 ^! privileges f be+ abridg$ at ?is p]iod1 t !y 7 greatly enl>g$ & confirm$1 by additional discov]ies4 ,= ?us we read1 ,g54 vi4 #ah4 ,b ) !e w ,i e/abli% my cov5ant2 & ?\ %all come into ! ark1 ?\1 & ?y sons1 & ?y wife1 & ?y sons' wives ) !e4 ,aga91 *ap4 vii4 #a4 ,& ! ,"l said unto ,noah1 ,come ?\1 & all ?y h\se into ! ark2 = !e h ,i se5 righte\s be=e me 9 ?is g5]ation4 ,& aga91 *ap4 viii4 #bj4 ,& ,noah build$ an alt> unto ! ,"l2 & took ( e clean bea/1 & ( e clean f[l1 & (f]$ burnt-(f]+s on ! alt>4 ,once m1 *ap4 ix4 #h1 #i1 #ab1 #ac4 ,& ,god spake unto ,noah1 & to 8 sons ) him1 say+1 ,& ,i1 behold1 ,i e/abli% my cov5ant ) y1 & ) y\r se$ aft] y4 ,& ,god said1 ,?is is ! tok5 ( ! cov5ant ,i d set my b[ 9 ! cl\d4 ,h5ce we fur!r le>n1 ,t ! cov5ant or div9e *>t]1 fir/ giv5 to ,noah1 includ$ ! prec$+2 x 0 ! same cov5ant ) additional grants3 = ! ,"l says1 8,i w e/abli% my cov5ant40 ,le/ ,noah %\ld inf] t ! dr[n+ ( ! _w 9 wra? disannull$ ! well kn[n cov5ant1 ,god dissipates 8 fe>s1 by say+1 8,i w e/abli% my cov5ant40 ,on ,noah's acc\nt1 or z belong+ to him1 all 8 h\se or family 0 privileg$4 ,! privilege is1--8,come ?\1 & all ?y h\se into ! ark40 ,! gr\nd & reason ( t privilege--8= !e h ,i se5 righte\s40 ,x is true1 ! natural dictates ( reason & affection1 :]eby a fa!r pitie? 8 *ildr51 & :]eby an infidel c>e? = 8 own1 especially ^? ( 8 own h\se1 w\ld h prompt$ ?is righte\s p]son to br+ all 8 family1 7except any adults refus$ compliance7 into ! ark1 7! l figure :]eunto is baptism1 z an inspir$ tea*] assures u1 #a ,pet4 iii4 #ba47 yet ! ,"l 0 pleas$ to bright5 8 evid5ce & /r5g!n 8 obligations ( duty by express revelation4 ,aft] ! flood ! in/itution ( sacrifices cont9u$ z ! seal ( ! fir/ "p ( ! cov5ant2 & ! ra9b[ 0 in/itut$ z ! seal ( ! additional "p1 or1 z ,p>eus calls x1 8app5dix ( ! cov5ant ( grace40 ,& "h x is wor?y ( notice1 t z ! fir/ exhibition ( ! cov5ant & its seals respect$ ! (fspr+ ( fd]ati1 & ! r5ewal or e/abli%m5t ( x to ,noah reta9$ t privilege 9 full =ce3 s also ! app5dix ( ! cov5ant compreh5d$ 8 se$4 ,respect+ ?is app5dix ( ! cov5ant ( :i* ! ra9b[ 0 ! seal1 ?\gh we suppose1 ) ,witsius1 x 0 n =mally & precisely ! cov5ant ( grace2 yet we obs]ve1 ) ! same excell5t au?or1 8x does n seem consi/5t ) ! div9e p]fections1 to make su* a cov5ant ) e liv+ creature1 b on supposition ( a cov5ant ( grace1 & hav+ a respect to x40 ,& z ?is cov5ant1 9 its univ]sality1 impli$ ! cov5ant ( grace1 we are n to d5y1 b ! promises ( x 7 also seal$ to ,noah & 8 se$ by ! ra9b[4 ,see ,rev4 iv4 #c4 x4 #h4 ,x is obs]vable1 f9ally1 t ,noah 8 sons1 & _! se$ 7 fd]ati1 9 ?is ratification ( ! cov5ant2 consequ5tly :atev] seals ( ! cov5ant belong$ to ,noah1 belong$ to 8 sons1 & _! se$1 :ile non-diss5ti5ts4 ,appeal we next to a v important p]iod ( sacr$ hi/ory1 viz4 ,f ,abraham to ,moses4 ,on ?is also we make ! foll[+ rem>ks4 ,! ,abrahamic cov5ant includ$ ! prec$+ disp5sations1 on ! g5]al pr9ciple--t grants & privileges cont9ue 9 =ce until repeal$4 ,:i* repeal+1 if x be n ei!r express1 or arise f ! nature ( ! case1 9 itself pla91 c h no b9d+ influ5ce1 t is to say1 no exi/5ce at all3 except we ma9ta91 t we are b\nd to resign an important good )\t an assignable cause2 :i* is 9 fact to ma9ta9 t we ought to d5y t to be1 :i* is4 ,i suppose x w be grant$1 t ! pr9cipal bless+ exhibit$ 9 ! =ego+ disp5sations 0 ! righte\sness ( fai?2 ! great importance ( :i* to ! human race1 9 e age ( ! _w1 no "o w d5y :o consid]s ?+s z !y are4 ,?is cov5ant1 !re=e1 0 9 =ce to ,abraham prior to :at is call$ ! ,abrahamic disp5sation2 & 9 ?is connexion we might m5tion ,lot & 8 family4 ,b1 behold1 ,a mo/ explicit ratification ( x1 ) sup]add$ fav\rs1 ,g54 xii4 #c4--;,9 !e %all all families ( ! e>? be bless$4 ,& ,i w e/abli% my cov5ant betwe5 me & !e1 & ?y se$ aft] !e 9 _! g5]ations1 = an ev]la/+ cov5ant2 ,to be a ,god unto !e & to ?y se$ aft] !e4 v]4 #aj4 ,?is is my cov5ant :i* ye %all keep betwe5 me & y1 & ?y se$ aft] !e3 e man-*ild among y %all be circumcis$1 v]4 #ab4 ,he t is eight days old %all be circumcis$ among y1 e man-*ild 9 y\r g5]ations2 he t is born 9 ! h\se1 or b\ght ) money ( any /rang]1 :i* is n ( ?y se$4 v]4 #bd-bg4 ,& ,abraham 0 n9ety ye>s old & n9e1 :5 he 0 circumcis$ 9 ! fle% ( 8 =esk94 ,& ,i%mael 8 son 0 ?irte5 ye>s old1 :5 he 0 circumcis$ 9 ! fle% ( 8 =esk94 ,9 ! self-same day 0 ,abraham circumcis$1 & ,i%mael 8 son4 ,& all ! m5 ( 8 h\se1 born 9 ! h\se1 & b\ght ) money ( ! /rang]1 7 circumcis$ ) him4 ,h5ce we le>n1 ,! nature & ext5t ( ! ,abrahamic cov5ant or promise4 ,:atev] bless+s are promis$ to ru9$ man1 mu/ be 9 virtue ( ! cov5ant ( grace4 ,all promis$ bless+s1 !re=e1 mu/ imply an exhibition ( gospel grace4 ,& ! glad tid+s ( salvation ?r\gh ,*ri/ prea*$ to ! g5tile _w1 is expressly call$--,! bless+ ( ,abraham 7,gal4 iii4 #ad47 ,n t ?is l9k is ! fir/ 9 ! *a9 ( exhibit$ m]cy to ! fall5 race 9 g5]al1 or ) an univ]sal & unlimit$ aspect1 if ! reason+ 9 ! la/ sections be j3 b = its explicitness1 & preci\s 7because expressly diffusive7 int5dm5t1 x may be ju/ly t]m$ a gold5 l9k4 ,9 ?is respect ,abraham may well be /yl$--,! ,fa!r ( u all2 n to ! disav[al ( ,noah1 ) :om ! cov5ant 0 be=e ratifi$1 or ,eve1 :o receiv$ ! fir/ intimation ( x1 & :o 9 ?is respect em95tly may be call$--,! "m ( all liv+4 ,! cov5ant ( grace1 9 its ext]nal manife/ation1 conta9+ an exhibition ( exce$+ great & preci\s promises to e human be+ on ! face ( ! globe1 to :om provid5ce directs ! joyful news1 may be comp>$ to a fl[+ /ream3 x proce$s ultimately f ! imm5se ocean ( sov]eign grace 9 ,*ri/2 its fir/ visible s\rce we trace to p>adise1 :]e x rises 9 a small spr+1 & glides on to ,noah4 ,dur+ ?is "p ( its progress1 !re 7 b few comp>atively :o p>ticipat$ ( its cleans+ & heal+ virtues1 ?\gh none 7 deb>r$ f x4 ,?is cont9u+ to glide along1 )\t int]ruption1 7not)/&+ ,god's awful visitation ( a corrupt _w by ! deluge7 we disc]n ?r\gh ! p]son ( ,noah ano!r s\rce1 :5ce is p\r$ =? a second /ream :i* empties itself into ! =m] *annel4 ,! /reams ?us unit$ become a riv]1 :i* fl[s on to ,abraham--a riv] to :i* all are invit$1 b few come1 & ^! made will+ by ! omnipot5t en]gy ( div9e influ5ce :i* obs]ves ! laws ( ano!r--a hidd5 disp5sation1 runn+ p>allel z x 7 ) ! =m]2 :i* 0 also ! case 9 ! prec$+ p]iod4 ,!n1 ?r\gh ! highly hon\r$ p]son ( ,abraham we behold ano!r mighty spr+ copi\sly p\r+ =? ! wat]s ( salvation1 & aga9 unit+ itself to ! =m] riv]2 & f him to ,*ri/1 ) a wide maje/ic fl[1 x proce$s along ! consecrat$ *annel ( ! ,jewi% nation2 gradually increas+ by ! accession ( o!r /reams1 till x arrives at ! ,savi\r's f9i%$ "w2 :]e1 impati5t ( conf9em5t1 x breaks ov] its banks on e side1 & ! heal+ wat]s fl[ to ! mo/ di/ant regions--,t ! bless+ ( ,abraham might come ^u ! ,g5tiles4 7,gal4 iii4 #ad1 #h4 comp>$ ) ,g54 xii4 #c4 xviii4 #ah4 xxii4 #ah47 ,paul expressly says1 t 8! ,gospel0 7ev5 ! v same z ! ,new ,te/am5t conta9s--salvation by ,grace7 80 prea*$ to ,abraham30 ,& 7,heb4 iv4 #b47 x 0 prea*$ to 8 unbeliev+ desc5dants 9 ! wild]ness4 ,z x is natural to expect1 t :atev] exhibition ( privileges ! p>5ts enjoy$ %\ld be ext5d$ to _! *ildr51 9 common ) !mselves2 s we f9d t 9 fact !y are expressly includ$ 9 ?is disp5sation z well z ! prec$+4 ,! cov5ant is e/abli%$ betwe5 ,god & ,abraham's se$1 9 ! v same s5se z ) ,abraham himself2 ! ess5ce ( :i* is--to be a ,god to him & 8 se$4 ,& le/ x %\ld be object$ t ! t]m se$ ref]s to 8 adult po/]ity :o %\ld tread 9 8 /eps1 to ! exclusion ( infants1 all d\bt is dissipat$ by ! appo9tm5t ( apply+ ! seal ( ! cov5ant 9 e>ly infancy4 ,sacrifices cont9u+ 9 full =ce to seal ! cov5ant1 till ! div9e oblation %\ld be made2 & ! b[ ( ! cov5ant cont9u+ z a tok5 & seal ( x1 until ! ,messiah's second com+2 at ! comm5cem5t ( ?is p]iod is giv5 an additional seal--circumcision4 ,! v nature ( ! rite %ews t all females are exclud$ f be+ ! subjects ( x2 z well z ! discrim9at+ specification--e man-*ild4 ,"h obs]ve 9 g5]al1 t *ildr51 9 ?is rite1 h ! same privileges z _! p>5ts4 ,! males are treat$ z ,abraham1 & ! females z ,s>ah3 ,^! !re=e1 _h ! cov5ant seal$ 9 ! same mann] z _! hon\r$ "m4 ,aga93 ?\gh ,s>ah & h] sex 7 n ! subjects ( ?is rite1 !y 7 con/ant witnesses to ! in/itution2 & !re=e !re 0 an important s5se 9 :i* circumcision 0 a seal to ,s>ah & h] daught]s2 a s5se analag\s to t 9 :i* sacrifices 74 ,e dome/ic head be+1 9 tru?1 a prophet1 prie/1 & k+1 9 8 own family2 a "q mu/ arise1 ,:e!r ! cov5ant & its seals are re/rict$ to ! p>5t head ( ! family1 & 8 *ildr51 or else ext5d$ to ! o!r dome/ics8 ,nor w\ld ! "q be unimportant2 = 8 in/ructions1 8 pray]s1 & comm&s1 answ]able to 8 ?ree-fold (fice1 mu/ be direct$ accord+ly4 ,to ?is "q "r reason replies3 ,if ! cov5ant & its seals are b5eficial to all capable subjects1 b5evol5ce requires t !y %\ld be ext5d$ to ! o!r non-diss5t+ memb]s--except =bidd5 by indisputable au?ority4 ,?is is ! voice ( reason2 & we f9d t ?is is ! voice ( ,god4 ,! privilege is common to ! se$1 & to him t is born 9 ! h\se1 or b\ght ) money ( any /rang]1 :i* is n ( ! se$1 ,g54 xvii4 #ab4 ,x has be5 object$1 8t ! cov5ant ) ,abraham 0 a cov5ant ( peculi>ity only1 & t circumcision 0 no m ?an a tok5 ( t cov5ant20 b if s1 z ,mr4 ,h5ry obs]ves1 8h[ came x t all proselytes1 ( :at nation soev]1 ev5 ! /rang]s1 7 to be circumcis$2 ?\gh n be+ ( any ( ! tribes1 !y _h no "p or lot 9 ! l& ( ,canaan8 ,! ext5d+ ! seal ( circumcision to proselyt$ /rang]s1 & to _! se$1 0 a pla9 indication1 t ! ,new ,te/am5t adm9i/ration ( ! cov5ant ( grace w\ld rea*1 n to ! cov5ant]s only1 b _! se$40 ,b x has be5 prov$ t circumcision seal$ to ,abraham & 8 se$ ! righte\sness ( fai?2 & !re=e x does n affect ! po9t 9 debate to cont5d t temporal promises 7 seal$ also4 ,we next appeal to ! long & int]e/+ p]iod f ,moses to ,*ri/1 ,on :i* let ! foll[+ obs]vations be consid]$4 ,:atev] app]ta9$ to ! ,abrahamic cov5ant 0 n disannull$ by ! ,mosaic disp5sation4 ,?is ,/4 ,paul ass]ts 9 pla9 t]ms1 ,gal4 iii4 #ag4 ,x may n be amiss to take notice1 be=e we proce$1 ( ,job's family2 :o1 be+ z is g5]ally suppos$1 cotempor>y ) ,moses1 & unconnect$ ) 8 hi/ory1 des]ves a previ\s reg>d4 ,( him x is said1 t 8he sanctifi$ 8 *ildr51 & rose up e>ly 9 ! morn+1 & (f]$ burnt-(f]+s1 accord+ to ! numb] ( !m all--,?us did ,job cont9ually10 or1 all ! days4 7,job i4 #e47 ,on ?is ,i w\ld only obs]ve1 let ! sanctify+ be :at x may1 ! sacrifices mu/ h be5 ( div9e in/itution2 & us$ by ,job1 be+ an em95tly righte\s man1 z ! seals ( ! cov5ant ( grace2 ) respect to 8 *ildr5 sep>ately4 ,sup]add$ to ! =ego+ seals ( ! cov5ant1 is ! passov]2 a div9e rite ( ! nature ( a sacrifice1 in/itut$ 9 memory ( ,israel's deliv]ance out ( ,egypt1 repres5t+ & seal+ spiritual bless+s4 8,z to ! gue/s1 says ,witsius1 !y 71 fir/1 all native ,israelites1 :o 7 n exclud$ by legal uncleanness4 ,= all ! congregation ( ,israel is comm&$ to solemnize ! passov]4 ,&1 next1 ! ,proselytes circumcis$ & become ,jews2 :e!r bondm5 born 9 ! h\se or b\ght ) money1 c4 ,exod4 xii4 #dh4 ,:5 a /rang] w soj\rn ) !e1 & keep ! passov] to ! ,"l1 let all 8 males be circumcis$1 & !n let him come ne> & keep x1 & he %all be z "o t is born 9 ! l&40 ,on ?is passage 9 ,exodus1 ,dr4 ,j5n+s obs]ves ^! two ?+s2 8,fir/1 ,t :5 a man ?us became a ,proselyte1 all 8 males 7 to be circumcis$ z well z himself1 :]eby 8 *ildr5 7 admitt$ into ! visible *ur* ( ,god1 9 8 "r1 z _! fa!r4 ,secondly1 ,t ^u ?is1 he %\ld be entitl$ to all ! privileges & immunities ( ! ,jewi% *ur* & nation z well z be subject to ! :ole law3 ,he %\ld be z "o born 9 ! l&40 ,9 %ort2 n only m5 & wom51 b also "y *ildr5 p>took ( ?is ord9ance1 z soon z !y 7 capable ( answ]+ ! reveal$ design ( x1 =--no positive rule 0 giv5 !m on ?is head1 l t ( circumcision4 ,x is manife/ t s9ce ! injunction respect$ n only individuals ( su* a description1 b also families z su*1 e memb] )\t exception _h a legal "r to ! ord9ance2 & no?+ prev5t$ infants f a p>ticipation1 b :at lay 9 ! natural incapacity to answ] ! design ( x4 8,besides ! ord9>y & univ]sal sacram5ts ( circumcision & ! passov]1 "s extraord9>y symbols ( div9e grace 7 grant$ to ! ,israelites 9 ! wild]ness1 :i* 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t are appli$ to ,*ri/ & 8 b5efits1 & said to h ! same signification ) our sacram5ts4 ,& !y are 9 ord] ^!--,! passage 9 ! cl\d ?r\gh ! ,r$ ,sea--! manna :i* 0 ra9$ f heav5--,! wat] issu+ out ( ! rock--& ! braz5 s]p5t erect$ by ,moses = ! cure ( ! ,israelites40 ,to ?is we may add1 among o!r ?+s1 ) ! au?or n[ ref]r$ to--! cle> & famili> display ( ! div9e maje/y--& ! adumbration ( div9e my/]ies daily seal$ by religi\s c]emonies4 ,our subject does n call = an inve/igation ( ^! p>ticul>s1 b ,i w\ld rem>k 9 g5]al1 t ! pr9ciple = :i* we cont5d1 is s f> f be+ weak5$1 t x is abundantly corroborat$ by ! inspir$ te/imony ( e disp5sation1 & ! ,mosaic 9 p>ticul>--,t x is a common dictate ( "r reason1 *ildr5 %\ld f _! e>lie/ infancy %>e 9 _! p>5ts' privileges1 z f> z !y are capable1 :5 no positive au?ority contrav5es x4 ,f ! prec$+ induction ( sacr$ evid5ce 9 fav\r ( *ildr5 be+ %>]s ( ! seals ( grace 9 common ) _! p>5ts1 we conclude1 t = ! space ( f\r ?\s& ye>s1 t is to say1 f ! creation to ,*ri/1 x 0 a rule univ]sally incumb5t on p>5ts to treat _! *ildr5 z entitl$ to religi\s privileges equally ) !mselves1 accord+ to _! capacity4--,& z a c\nt]p>t ( :at 0 obs]v$ ( privileges1 we may rem>k t1 9 virtue ( ! same uni=m pr9ciple1 (t5 :5 ! p>5ts 7 puni%$ ) excommunication or dea?1 _! infant *ildr5 7 includ$ ) !m4 ,z might be in/anc$ 9--! deluge--! de/ruction ( ,sodom & ,gomorrah--! case ( ,a*an ! ,son ( ,z]ah 7,jo%4 vii4 #bd47--! matt] ( ,korah1 ,da?an1 & ,abiram--! case ( ! conqu]$ nations 7,deut4 xx4 #af1 #ag47--;& _m m in/ances1 d[n to ! de/ruction ( ,j]usalem4 ,f> be x f u to suppose1 t ! p>5ts' crimes & imp5it5ce made _! suff]+ *ildr5 incapable ( m]cy--t m]cy :i* proce$s on an invisible plan1 & belongs to a purely spiritual disp5sation4 ,yet1 t *ildr51 dur+ _! dep5d5ce on _! p>5ts1 %\ld %>e equally ) !m 9 judgm5t & m]cies ext]nally1 is ! effect ( an all-wise con/itution coeval ) mank9d4 ,,dr4 ,,williams ,,on ,,baptism4 ,footnote #gd3 ,t]tullian obs]ves on ?is passage1 t if ei!r p>5t 7 *ri/ians11 ! *ildr5 7 enroll$ 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ by e>ly baptism4 ,& x fairly implies infant baptism 9 ! days ( ,paul4 ,=1 hav+ decl>$ t ! unbeliev+ p>tn] 0 n to be divorc$ accord+ to ! law ( ,moses1 :i* held ! hea!n to be unclean2 he pron\nces ! unbeliev]s set ap>t by su* m>riage to ,god1 z f> z reg>d$ t m>riage2 & 9 pro( ( ?is he ref]s to a fact z kn[n to ! ,cor9?ians1 namely t ! *ildr5 ( su* m>riages 7 receiv$ into ! *ur*1 & treat$ z holy1 t is devot$ to ,god4 ,n[ if ! *ildr5 ( su* m>riages 7 n treat$ z hea!ns1 b own$ by ! *ur*1 & ?is c\ld be 9 no o!r way ?an by receiv+ !m by baptism1 !re c be no d\bt1 t ?is 0 ! case :5 bo? p>5ts 7 believ]s4-- nev] mean illegitimate & legitimate2 & if !y did1 ?is w\ld be no pro( t ! unbeliev+ p>ty 0 consecrat$ to ,god1 s z t ! *ildr5 %\ld be clean & devot$ to him4 ,footnote #ge3 ,all ^! scriptures :i* require fai?1 t is1 ! cr$ible pr(ession ( x1 to prec$e baptism1 are c]ta9ly direct$ only to ^? :o are at ye>s capable ( x1 & n to infants4 ,^! scriptures d n exclude infants ^: claim is ?r\gh ! *ur*-memb]%ip ( _! p>5ts1 by :i* !y are n 8unclean10 #a ,cor4 vii4 #ad4 b holy1 entitl$ to ! promises made to ! se$ ( ,abraham2 & also by virtue ( ! commission to disciple all nations1 ( :i* !y are a "p z mu* z _! believ+ p>5ts2 & by ! practical exposition ( t commission 9 ! univ]sal baptism ( infants 9 ! *ri/ian *ur*es = ! fir/ f\r hundr$ ye>s4 ,footnote #gf3 ,x may be object$1 8,if ! prec$+ acc\nt be true1 t baptism is n an in/itution m]ely positive1 z mu* s z any enact$ "u ! ,mosaic disp5sation2 !n ! pres5t economy ha? no in/itutions at all ( t k9d40 ,?is objection supposes1 #a4 ,t precepts ( a positive nature "u ! ,mosaic disp5sation1 7 absolutely s 9 all _! circum/ances2 s z n to leave any ?+ to be inf]r$ by ! p]son or p]sons conc]n$1 9 ! dis*>ge ( ! duty enjo9$4--,b if ^! ?+s 7 s1 if ! ,jewi% ritual 0 s express z to leave no?+ to be det]m9$ by inf]5ce1 "o might well wond] :5ce c\ld spr+ s _m ,t>gums & ,talmuds1 s _m volum9\s works int5d$ to expla9 & illu/rate ! v>i\s circum/ances att5d+ ! p]=mance ( ^! positive duties among o!rs4 ,are n ^! unprescrib$ circum/ances ( ritual wor%ip1 & o!r positive injunctions1 :at 9 a great degree swell ! int]pretations ( ! ,rabb9s8--,! tru? is1 t !re 7 _m precepts "u ! ,jewi% economy positive 9 a consid]able degree1 relative to ! subject z well z ! mode ( an in/itute1 & respect+ ! =m]1 x 0 sometimes p>ticul>ly scrupul\s1 = reasons already assign$2 b x does n foll[ t ,,any ,,"o ( ^! 7 s /rictly positive1 z n to take "s ?+s = grant$ respect+ ! circum/ances ( ! duty1 su* z national cu/om1 ! common dictates ( s5se & reason1 tradition>y k1 ! g5]al pr9ciples ( ! law ( nature1 c4 ,& x %\ld n be =gott51 t ! adm9i/rator ( ! ,jewi% rites _h ! subjects di/+ui%$ & *>act]iz$ 9 a s5sible mann]1 :i* qualification 0 to be det]m9$ by ! same sort ( evid5ce z any facts 9 common life2 b ! adm9i/rator ( ! ,*ri/ian rites has no su* gr\nds to proce$ on2 8 commission is ( a discretion>y nature1 aris+ f ! nature & design ( ! in/itutions !mselves1 z be=e %ewn4 #b4 ,! objection aga9 supposes1 t !re is "s excell5cy 9 an in/itution be+ m]ely & absolutely positive1 m ?an 9 "o ( a mix$ nature4 ,b ?is supposition is va9 & errone\s4 ,= :at conceivable sup]ior excell5cy c !re be 9 any precept or duty on acc\nt ( its positiv5ess8 ,7 !re any =ce 9 ! objection1 x w\ld imply t ! ,*ri/ian disp5sation is less excell5t ?an ! ,mosaic2 z hav+ few] positive rites1 & _! proportion ( positiv5ess be+ also small]4 ,& x w\ld also imply1 t ! reasonable duties ( pray] & praise1 z f\nd$ on ! law ( nature1 z well z m fully enjo9$ by revelation1 7 less excell5t ?an baptism & ! ,"l's supp]2 & x w\ld foll[1 t ! s]vices ( ! *ur* triumphant are 9 _! own nature less excell5t ?an ^? ( ! *ur* militant2 :i* are consequ5ces f ! =ce ( ! objection equally g5u9e & absurd4 ,our ,"l's answ] respect+ ! fir/ & great comm&m5t1 %ews at once t :at is ! mo/ important duty1 is also ! mo/ natural1 & !re=e ! mo/ remote f :at is m]ely positive2 & t is ! love ( ,god4 ,?is matt] has be5 fully %ewn be=e4 ,9 "o ^w1 ! _s ( ! objection is truly ph>isaic4 ,"s may p]haps object1 8t ?is has be5 always admitt$ z true1 t baptism & ! ,"l's supp] are positive in/itutions ( ! ,new ,te/am5t2 & t _m pdobapti/s h avail$ !mselves ( ?is =t1 9 asc]ta9+ ! nature & en=c+ ! obligation ( ! latt]1 & p>ticul>ly bi%op ,hoadly4 ,& z 8 lord%ip's pr9ciple1 9 8 ,pla9 ,acc\nt ( ! ,sacram5t ( ! ,"l's ,supp]1 has be5 deem$ unansw]able1 ,mr4 ,foot1 ,dr4 ,/5nett1 & o!rs1 h tak5 b ! same me?od 9 treat+ ab\t baptism40 ,to ?is ,i reply1 ,t1 z pr9ciples tak5 ^u tru/1 dignifi$ titles1 & lawn sleeves1 are light z a fea!r 9 ! scale ( argum5t2 s1 on ! o!r h&1 ,i am satisfi$ ! bi%op ( ,w9*e/]'s positions1 tak5 9 a s\nd s5se1 nay1 ! only consi/5t s5se 9 :i* !y c be tak51 are evid5tly true & important4 ,! sum is ?is2 t all positive duties1 or duties made su* by in/itution alone1 dep5d entirely ^u ! w & decl>ation ( ! p]son :o in/itutes or orda9s !m1 ) respect to ! real design & end ( !m1 & consequ5tly1 to ! due mann] ( p]=m+ !m4 ,?is is /rictly true1 9 ! degree t any duties are positive1 b no fur!r4 ,& to d5om9ate a precept or duty positive1 ?\gh b p>tially s1 ,i h no objection1 = ! sake ( di/+ui%+ !m f su* z are m]ely moral1 & evid5tly f\nd$ on ! reason & nature ( ?+s4 8,except we obs]ve ?is caution10 z bi%op ,butl] obs]ves1 8we %all be 9 dang] ( runn+ into endless confusion40 ,x may be said1 8,if we resign ?is maxim1 t a positive precept or duty excludes all moral reason+1 analogy & inf]5ce1 we op5 a door to numb]less innovations1 & deprive ourselves ( a necess>y b>ri] aga9/ ! encroa*m5ts ( pop]y1 c40 ,9 reply to ?is speci\s objection let x be obs]v$1 #a4 ,t ?is maxim1 :atev] confid5ce our oppon5ts place 9 x1 is a v insuffici5t b>ri] = ! def5ce ( tru?1 if ! objection implies1 t x is calculat$ to def5d tru? aga9/ error1 & n error aga9/ tru? z well4 ,= x is notori\s1 t !re is h>dly any extravagance1 9 ! :ole compass ( ! di/+ui%+ peculi>ities ( religi\s practice1 t is n b>ricado$ by ?is v maxim4 ,if ,prote/ants use x aga9/ ,papi/s1 ,papi/s 9 _! turn use x aga9/ ,prote/ants4 ,if ! ,quak]s are pursu$ & foil$ :5 !y occasionally quit ?is =t1 !y soon rally _! controv]sial =ces1 &1 entr5*+ !mselves beh9d ! /r5g? ( ?is maxim1 become aga9 victori\s4 ,:5ce passive ob$i5ce & non-resi/ance8 ,:5ce an opposition to all =5sic swe>+1 9 common ) pr(ane8 ,:5ce ! ,quak]s' noncon=mity to :at o!r s]i\s ,*ri/ians consid] z lawful8 ,_! peculi> mode ( salutation & address8 ,_! me?od ( conduct+ religi\s wor%ip8 ,! little /ress !y lay on ! obs]vance ( ! *ri/ian ,sabba?8 c4 ,:5ce ! popi% absurd figm5t ( transub/antiation1 apo/olical succession1 extreme unction8 c4--,on ! contr>y1 #b4 ,n to di/+ui% betwe5 ! positiv5ess & morality ( a precept1 ord9ance or duty1 & n to asc]ta9 _! respective degrees2 & to d5y t ! latt] di/9ction admits ( moral reason+1 inf]5ce & analogy1 op5 a wide door to bigotry1 & numb]less gl>+ abuses ( ! sacr$ oracles4 ,by reject+ ! analogy ( fai? & ! design ( scripture h]e91 we give ! mo/ effectual enc\ragem5t to e s5seless intrusion4 ,& :at is /ill m rem>kable is1 t ! m firmly any "o adh]es to ! undi/+ui%+ positive s*eme1 9 ref]5ce to any *ri/ian ord9ance :atev]1 ! m closely w he be alli$ to ! int]e/ ( g5u9e bigotry4 ,= x has a direct t5d5cy to make ! unprescrib$ circum/ances ( a positive rite1 ess5tial to ! rite itself1 & consequ5tly to make t necess>y & ess5tial :i* ! in/itutor has n made s4 ,h[ f> ?is is applicable to ! antipdobapti/'s cause1 w be fur!r consid]$4--,! doctr9e t tea*es ! propriety ( yield+ our reason to positive in/itutions z su*1 or 9 ! degree !y are s1 is j & prop]1 z f\nd$ on ! sov]eign1 absolute & manife/ au?ority ( ! ,supreme ,legislator2 & 9 ?is view x has be5 ( s+ul> s]vice 9 refut+ ! cavils ( dei/ical impiety4 ,b to c>ry ! pr9ciple any fur!r1 t5ds to betray ! cause ( *ri/ianity into ! h&s ( infidels1 & to bre$ unhall[$ p>ty zeal & un*>itable animosities among its s9c]e/ pr(essors4 8,= :o are mo/ likely to put weapons into ! h&s ( infidels2 !y1 :o seem to disc>d reason 9 ! inve/igation ( tru?1 or !y1 ^: rese>*es are f\nd$ on h] mo/ vigor\s ex]tions1 & mo/ rational decisions8--,!y1 :o make scripture b[ to _! preconceiv$ notions1 9 direct opposition to ! dictates ( reason & common s5se1 or !y1 ^: argum5ts are f\nd$ on a coalition ( scripture & "r reason80 ,once m1 #c4 ,! objection1 z x includes ,mr4 ,b4's fav\rite maxim1 & t5ds to oppose ! di/9ction above /at$1 involves a great inconsi/5ce ) itself4 ,= on :at pr9ciple1 except :at !y affect to disc>d1 d our oppon5ts reta9 "s ( ! positive rites ( ! ,new ,te/am5t & reject o!rs8 ,:y reg>d baptism & ! eu*>i/ z ( /&+ obligation2 :ile ! p$ilavium & fea/s ( *>ity 7! =m] enjo9$ expressly by our ,"l1 & bo? practis$ by ! disciples ( ! apo/olic age1 see ,john xiii4 #ad1 #ae4 #a ,tim4 v4 #aj4 ,jude #ab47 are judg$ unwor?y ( cont9uance8 ,:y receive females to communion1 or adopt ! fir/ day ( ! week = ! *ri/ian sabba?8 ,h[ c !y ju/ify _! conduct 9 ^! matt]s1 ^! circum/ances ( positive in/itutions1 )\t und]m9+ _! own av[$ hypo!sis8 ,) reg>d to ! sabba?1 inde$1 ! antipdobapti/s are divid$ among !mselves2 :ile "s are cont5t ) ! fir/ day ( ! week1 o!rs obs]ve ! sev5?4 ,on ?is po9t ,dr4 ,s4 is v op5 & +5i\s2 ,mr4 ,add+ton appeals to an object+ antipdobapti/1 8:e!r he does n ?9k himself suffici5tly au?oriz$ to keep ! *ri/ian sabba?1 ?\gh ,*ri/ has no :]e said 9 s _m words1 ,rememb] ! fir/ day ( ! week to keep x holy80 ,to ?is ! ,dr4 replies1 8,!re is1 ,i ackn[l$ge1 "s weight 9 ?is objection3 & all ,i c say to x is1 t n hav+ yet met ) any passage 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t t appe>s to me to h repeal$ ! f\r? comm&m5t1 & to h requir$ ! obs]vation ( ! fir/ day1 ,i _c ?9k myself suffici5tly au?oriz$ to r5\nce t1 & to keep ?is40 ,if ! doctor is pr(ess$ly an obs]v] ( ! ,jewi% sabba?1 he is consi/5t ) himself1 h[ev] diff]5t f s great a "p ( ! *ri/ian _w2 if n1 he & 8 t5et are at v>iance3 analogy & inf]5tial reason+ h got ! bett] ( ! positive sy/em1 :i* nev]!less mu/ n be resign$1 = fe> ( worse consequ5ces4 ,ano!r objection mu* insi/$ on is1 8,if our ,"l has left any ?+ to be inf]r$ relative to ! subject & mode ( baptism1 be+ a positive in/itute2 or if he has n deliv]$ himself expressly & cle>ly 9 e ?+1 respect+ ! "q :o are to be baptiz$1 & ! mann] h[2 x implies a reflexion on 8 wisdom & goodness40 ,b ?is objection is imp]t95t on diff]5t acc\nts4 ,=1 #a4 ,its =ce is d]iv$ f ! supposition t ! ,in/itutor 0 someh[ oblig$ to make 8 w kn[n to m5 by "o me?od only4 ,b is ! ,great ,supreme "u any su* obligations to 8 absolutely dep5d5t creatures8 ,:at %\ld we say ( a philosoph]1 :o1 hav+ to judge ( any important ph5om5on 9 physics1 %\ld qu>rel ) ! au?or ( nature1 because he _h n conf9$ 8 me?od ( in=mation to "o s\rce only1 to ! exclusion ( all o!rs8 ,t 8 evid5ce1 = in/ance1 0 n conf9$ to ! in=mation ( s5se1 to ! exclusion ( reason & analogy8 ,or :at %\ld we say ( a p]son1 :o hav+ to decide on ! tru? & reality ( a miracle1 %\ld impea* ! wisdom & goodness ( 8 ,mak]1 because he did n appeal to "o s5se only ( 8 dep5d5t & unwor?y creatures1 t ( see+1 = in/ance1 to ! exclusion ( t ( he>+8 ,! answ] is pla91 & ! application easy4 #b4 ,! objection is guilty ( ano!r imp]t95ce1 ne>ly alli$ to ! =m]3 x unreasonably requires positive evid5ce = :at is discov]able by o!r means4 ,x is demon/rable1 & ,i ?9k has be5 demon/rat$1 t ! qualifications ( ! subjects ( baptism 7! mode also w be exam9$ 9 its place7 is :at _c possibly be det]m9$ by any positive rule :atev] z su*1 b mu/ be resolv$ to ! discretion>y nature ( ! commission1 or ! suppos$ wisdom & prud5ce ( ! adm9i/rators1 9 common ) o!r p>ts ( ! same commission1 su* z ! *oice ( an audi5ce1 ! *oice ( a concionatory subject1 c4 ,prea* ! gospel to e creature1 is a "p ( ! commission1 b ! execution has no positive rule4 ,nor does ?is commission ( prea*+ ! gospel prohibit prea*+ ! law1 = a lawful use1 or any bran* ( natural religion1 not)/&+ ,mr4 ,b4's exclud+ /&>d1 t 8positive laws imply _! negatives40 ,9 l mann]1 ! commission to baptize believ]s1 & ! taught1 we cont5d & prove1 does n mean to include all sorts ( believ]s & taught p]sons1 b su* ( !m z ! adm9i/rators judge fit1 accord+ to ! rules ( *ri/ian prud5ce & discretion4 ,& we fur!r insi/1 z %all be m fully %ewn h]eaft]1 t ! t]ms ( ! commission1 believ]s & taught1 /& oppos$1 n to non-believ]s & untaught1 b to unbeliev]s & p]sons p]v]sely ignorant4 ,:at1 !re=e1 falls necess>ily to ! prov9ce ( inf]5tial reason+1 is imp]t95tly ref]r$ to a positive /&>d4 #c4 ,! objection implies an ungrateful reflexion on ! ,in/itutor's wisdom & goodness1 contr>y to :at x pret5ds to avoid4 ,& ?is x does1 by c\nt]act+ & vilify+ ^? natural dictates ( reason1 prud5ce & common s5se1 t our all-wise & b5efic5t ,creator has giv5 u--8 goodness1 9 n susp5d+ _! op]ations1 b leav+ !m 9 full =ce1 z to ^! circum/ances ( positive duties--8 wisdom1 9 graft+ :at is positive ( 8 laws on ^! common pr9ciples--& f9ally1 ! fav\rable circum/ance ( 8 dim9i%+ ! degree ( positiv5ess 9 ,new ,te/am5t in/itutions1 z well z _! numb]4 ,let u n[ recapitulate :at has be5 said 9 ?is *apt]--,f an inve/igation ( ! nature ( positive precepts & duties1 z di/+ui%$ f moral ones1 toge!r ) _! comp>ative obligations & importance1 we h se51 t1 9 any case ( suppos$ competition1 ! latt] claims an und\bt$ pref]5ce4 ,we h also se51 t no?+ b absolute1 decisive1 disc]nible au?ority c turn ! scale 9 favor ( ! =m]1 or1 inde$1 place any law or duty 9 ! rank ( ,,positive4 ,moreov]1 x has be5 %ewn1 t e duty result+ f any disc]nible moral relation1 mu/ ne$s be class$ among moral duties2 t "s ?+s app]ta9+ to ! v ess5ce ( baptism1 on our oppon5ts' own pr9ciples1 are ( moral consid]ation2 p>ticul>ly ! qualifications ( prop] subjects2 consequ5tly1 t baptism is an ord9ance ( a mix$ nature1 p>tly positive & p>tly moral4 ,( all :i* an unavoidable consequ5ce is1 t our oppon5ts' outcry aga9/ all moral & analogical reasons 9 our enquiries respect+ ! subjects & mode ( baptism1 is imp]t95t & absurd1 & to a demon/ration contradictory to _! own av[$ pr9ciples4 ,,dr4 ,,williams ,,on ,,baptism4 ,footnote #gg3 ,! commission to disciples baptiz+ all nations is bo? a positive & express au?ority = ! baptism ( ! infants ( su* z are !mselves discipl$4 ,footnote #gh3 ,see 8 works3 vol4 ,,ii4 pag4 #aabi1 #aacb1 #aacc4 ,footnote #gi3 ,vid4 ,j4 ,m>tyr1 ,que/4 ,resp4 ,que/4 ,,cii4 ejusd4 ,apol4 ,,ii4 ,footnote #hj3 ,vid4 ,cyp4 9 ,epi/4 ad ,fid4 ,lib4 iii4 ,epi4 viii4 ,footnote #ha3 ,vid4 ,ir54 ,lib4 ii4 xxxix4 ,footnote #hb3 ,vid4 ,ejusd4 ,orat4 xl4 ,footnote #hc3 ,vid4 ,augu/94 de peccat4 m]it4 remiss4 ,lib4 i4 ,cap4 xxviii4 p>vulos baptiz&os esse conc$unt qui contra autoritatem univ]s ecclesi proculdubio p] dom9um1 ,apo/olos traditam v5ire non possunt2 & 9 ,s]mon4 x4 de v]bis ,apo/ol1 speak+ conc]n+ infant-baptism1 he says1 ,nemo vobis susurret doctr9as ali5as4 ,hoc ecclesia semp] habuit4 semp] t5uit2 hoc a majorum fide p]cepit3 hoc usque 9 f9em p]sev]ant] cu/odit4 ,footnote #hd3 ,vid4 ,t]tul4 ,lib4 de ,baptism1 ,cap4 xviii4 ,footnote #he3 ,x is v rem>kable1 t 9 ^? ages & c\ntries1 :]e ! mode ( dipp+ has be51 or /ill is1 ! mo/ preval5t1 !re infant-baptism has be5 ! mo/ g5]ally practis$1 & !re ! mode ( baptiz+ has n be5 deem$ ess5tial4 ,in/ead1 !re=e1 ( f9d+ all ^! p ,bapti/s1 b v few1 if any1 ( t d5om9ation1 are to be f\nd among !m4 ,dr4 ,wall1 :o 0 himself an advocate = dipp+1 tells u1 8t all *ri/ians 9 ! _w1 :o nev] own$ ! pope's au?ority1 d n[1 & ev] did1 dip _! infants1 9 ! ord9>y use40 ,!y always baptiz$ _! infants2 &1 ord9>ily1 by dipp+1 b n univ]sally1 = !y1 occasionally1 spr9kl$ !m4 ,! mode ( dipp+ 0 ( ord9>y use2 b ! practice ( infant-baptism1 9 ^? *ur*es :o 7 nev] "u ! influ5ce ( pop]y1 appe>s to h be5 univ]sal1 bo? 9 anci5t & mod]n times4 ,we d n pret5d to re/ ! pro( ( infants' "r to baptism ^u hi/orical evid5ce1 relative to ! anci5t practice ( ! *ur* 9 ?is respect4 ,h[ev]1 if x %\ld appe>1 t ! *ur*es1 soon aft] ! apo/les1 did admit ! infant *ildr5 ( believ+ p>5ts to baptism--if no acc\nt c be produc$1 ( any *ur* t reject$ !m--if no individual c be nam$1 :o pret5d$ t ! practice 0 unlawful1 or an innovation--^! facts w c]ta9ly furni% a v weighty argum5t 9 fav\r ( ! a=esaid doctr9e4 ,baptism is an important transaction ( a public nature4 ,^? *ri/ians1 :o liv$ & wrote 9 ! e>lie/ times aft] ! apo/les1 mu/ h kn[n :at _! practice 01 ) ref]5ce to ! infant *ildr5 ( believ]s4 ,! te/imony ( ^! anci5t writ]s1 z hi/orians or witnesses1 respect+ ?is pla9 matt] ( fact1 ju/ly claims our mo/ imp>tial & att5tive consid]ation4 ,x is n1 h[ev]1 my int5tion to write a complete hi/ory ( infant-baptism4 ,a hi/ory ( ?is k9d has be5 writt5 a c5tury ago1 by ,dr4 ,wall1 a v correct & judici\s hi/orian4 ,?is hi/ory is highly approv$ & recomm5d$ by ! be/ judges1 be+ a "w ( great m]it1 c&\r & imp>tiality4 ,on ,febru>y #i?1 #agje1 ! cl]gy ( ,engl&1 assembl$ 9 g5]al conv5tion1 8ord]$1 t ! ?anks ( ?is h\se be giv5 to ,mr4 ,wall1 vic> ( ,%oreham 9 ,k5t1 = ! le>n$ & excell5t book he ha? lately writt5 conc]n+ infant-baptism2 & t a committee be appo9t$ to acqua9t him ) ! same40 ,dr4 ,att]bury1 a lead+ memb] 9 said conv5tion1 says1 8t ! hi/ory ( infant-baptism 0 a book1 = :i* ! au?or des]v$ ! ?anks1 n ( ! ,engli% cl]gy alone1 b ( all ! ,*ri/ian *ur*es40 ,mr4 ,:i/on also1 a v le>n$ man1 well acqua9t$ ) ! writ+s ( ! ,fa!rs ( ! f\r fir/ c5turies1 & a pr(ess$ ,bapti/1 9 8 address to ! p ( t d5om9ation1 decl>es to !m1 8t ,dr4 ,wall's hi/ory ( infant-baptism1 z to facts1 appe>$ to him mo/ accurately done1 & might be dep5d$ on by ! ,bapti/s !mselves40 ,mem4 ( 8 life1 "p #b1 page #dfa4 ,! a=esaid hi/ory is /ill extant 9 two volumes4 ,! same au?or has s9ce publi%$ ano!r volume1 :i* is a def5ce ( ! two =m] volumes1 aga9/ ! reflections ( ,dr4 ,gale & o!rs4 ,9 ^! publications1 he has fav\r$ u ) ! te/imony & say+s ( ! anci5t ,fa!rs1 ) respect to infant-baptism1 a few ( :i* ,i %all produce1 z au?orities on ! pres5t occasion4 ,ju/9 ,m>tyr1 :o wrote ab\t =ty ye>s aft] ! apo/olic age1 says1 8,we h n receiv$ ! c>nal b spiritual circumcision1 by baptism4 ,& x is enjo9$ on all p]sons to receive x 9 ! same way40 ,he "h evid5tly consid]s baptism z be+ 9 ! place ( circumcision1 &1 consequ5tly1 l t anci5t rite1 design$ = infants z well z = adults4 ,9 "o ( 8 apologies = ! *ri/ians1 he obs]ves1 8,sev]al p]sons among u1 ( sixty or sev5ty ye>s old1 :o 7 made disciples to ,*ri/ f _! *ildhood1 d cont9ue uncorrupt40--,:o 7 made disciples4--,take notice2 = he makes use ( ! v same ^w t 0 us$ 9 ! commission giv5 to ! apo/les4 ,disciple all nations1 baptiz+ !m1 c4 ,n[1 if infant *ildr5 7 made disciples1 !y 7 und\bt$ly baptiz$4 ,ju/9 wrote ab\t #aje ye>s aft] ! asc5sion ( ,*ri/4 ,^? p]sons :om he m5tions 7 !n #gj ye>s old2 & consequ5tly born & made disciples1 9 ! times ( ! apo/les4 ,ir5u1 :o wrote ab\t sixty-sev5 ye>s aft] ! apo/les1 & 0 !n an ag$ man1 says1 conc]n+ ,*ri/1 8he came to save all p]sons :o by him are reg5]at$ 7or baptiz$7 unto ,god1 infants1 little ones1 y\?s & eld]ly p]sons40 ,he speaks ( infants & little ones z be+ reg5]at$4 ,x is evid5t f 8 own words t he _h ref]5ce to _! baptism2 = he tells u1 8,:5 ,*ri/ gave 8 apo/les ! comm& ( reg5]at+ unto ,god1 he said1 g & tea* all nations baptiz+ !m40 ,! anci5t ,fa!rs z cu/om>ily us$ ! ^w reg5]ation = baptism1 z ! *ur* ( ,engl& n[ use ! ^w *ri/5+4 ,ju/9 ,m>tyr1 ^: "n & te/imony we h already m5tion$1 speak+ ( "s p>ticul> p]sons :o _h be5 baptiz$1 says1 8!y are reg5]at$ 9 ! same way ( reg5]ation1 9 :i* we h be5 reg5]at$1 = !y are wa%$ ) wat] 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 & ( ! ,son1 & ( ! ,holy ,gho/40 ,9 ?is %ort s5t5ce1 ! ^w reg5]ation1 or reg5]at$1 is put = baptism no less ?an ?ree times4 ,x is a matt] ( no importance 9 ! pres5t dispute1 :e!r ! primitive ,fa!rs us$ ! a=esaid ^w prop]ly or improp]ly4 ,we c]ta9ly "k 9 :at s5se !y did use x1 & ?is is all ! in=mation ne$$4 ,i w\ld h[ev] repeat a =m] obs]vation1 viz4 t by a common figure1 ! ?+ signifi$ is (t5 sub/itut$ = ! sign1 & ! sign = ! ?+ signifi$4 ,?us1 ! ,abrahamic cov5ant is sometimes put1 by ,god himself1 = circumcision2 & circumcision1 ! sign & tok5 !re(1 is sometimes put = ! cov5ant4 ,accord+ly1 baptism has be5 put = reg5]ation2 & reg5]ation1 = baptism4 ,we h already %[n1 t ! ,jews 7 9 ! habit ( baptiz+ ! ,g5tile proselytes1 ev5 be=e ! "t ( ,john & ( ,*ri/4 ,!y consid]$ ^! proselytes z be+1 by baptism1 born ! *ildr5 ( ,abraham2 & !re=e express$ _! baptism1 by reg5]ation4 ,accord+ly1 ,*ri/ & 8 apo/les1 on "s p>ticul> occasions1 adopt$ a simil> language4 ,our ,savi\r said to ,nicodemus1 except "o be born aga9--except he be born ( wat] & ( ! ,_s1 he _c ent] ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,by ?is new bir?1 ,*ri/ evid5tly _h ref]5ce to wat] baptism1 z truly z to ! r5ew+ ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,! apo/le ,paul /yles baptism1 ! wa%+ ( reg5]ation4 ,! anci5ts commonly express$ baptism ) wat]1 by reg5]ation2 = !y consid]$ ?is ext]nal sacram5t z a sign ( int]nal1 spiritual r5ovation & purification1 ,ir5u expressly calls baptism reg5]ation1 & says t infants 7 reg5]at$1 t1 is baptiz$4 ,8 te/imony is pla9 & full2 & _c be d\bt$ by any p]son acqua9t$ ) ! phraseology & writ+s ( ! ,fa!rs4 ,he m5tions n only old p]sons & y\?s1 b also little ones1 & ev5 infants4 ,?is ,ir5u 0 bi%op ( ,lyons 9 ,france4 ,accord+ to ,mr4 ,dodwell1 he 0 born be=e ! dea? ( ,/4 ,john--0 br\ght up 9 ,asia1 :]e t apo/le _h liv$ & di$4 ,he 0 acqua9t$ ) ,polyc>p2 & 9 8 y\ng] ye>s1 _h (t5 he>d him prea*4 ,polyc>p 0 ,john's disciple1 _h be5 *os5 by him to be bi%op ( ,smyrna--& probably t angel ( ! *ur*1 s highly comm5d$ 9 ! #b;d *apt] ( ,rev4 ,ir5u1 & ^? ,*ri/ians :o liv$ 9 an age s ne> ! apo/les1 & 9 a place :]e "o ( !m _h s lately resid$1 c\ld n be ignorant--!y mu/ h kn[n :at ! apo/olic practice 01 ) respect to infant-baptism--a matt] ( ! mo/ notori\s & public nature4 ,dr4 ,la?rop obs]ves1 8t ,t]tullian1 :o fl\ri%$ ab\t "o hundr$ ye>s aft] ! apo/les1 gives a pla9 te/imony1 t ! *ur* admitt$ infants to baptism 9 8 "t4 ,x is true1 he advises to delay _! baptism2 n because x 0 unlawful1 = he all[s ( x 9 cases ( necessity2 b because ! sponsors 7 (t5 br\ght into a sn>e2 & because he imag9$ t s9s1 committ$ aft] baptism1 7 next to unp>donable4 ,he accord+ly advises t unm>ri$ p]sons be kept f ?is ord9ance1 until !y ei!r m>ry or are confirm$ 9 cont95ce4 ,8 advis+ to a delay1 supposes t infant-baptism 0 practis$1 = o!rwise !re w\ld h be5 no room = ! advice4 ,he does n speak ( x z an innovation1 :i* he w\ld c]ta9ly h done1 _h x begun to h be5 practis$ 9 8 "t4 ,8 words r imply ! contr>y4 ,8 speak+ ( sponsors1 :o engag$ = ! education ( ! infants t 7 baptiz$1 %[s t !re _h be5 su* a cu/om4 ,& 8 ask+1 #8:y t innoc5t age made su* ha/e to baptism1' supposes t infants _h usually be5 baptiz$1 soon aft] _! bir?4 ,s t he fully en\gh witnesses to ! fact1 t x _h be5 ! practice ( ! *ur* to baptize infants4 ,& 8 advice to delay _! baptism1 till !y 7 gr[n up & m>ri$1 0 "o ( ^? odd & s+ul> notions = :i* ?is fa!r 0 v rem>kable40 ,?is quotation agrees well ) ! acc\nt giv5 ( ,t]tullian1 by ,dr4 ,wall & o!r approv$ writ]s4 ,t]tullian 0 evid5tly a man ( abilities & le>n+1 & 9 "s respects an useful writ]4 ,8 integrity & v]acity 7 nev] que/ion$4 ,b z has be5 h9t$1 he held to "s /range & peculi> notions4 ,he 0 n deem$ p]fectly or?odox by ! anci5t ,*ri/ians4 ,be+ a p]son ( w>m imag9ation1 he express$ himself1 v /rongly1 on diff]5t subjects1 at diff]5t times2 & "s h ?\ght1 9 a mann] t 0 n consi/5t4 ,"s ( ! lat] ,bapti/s h ev5 pret5d$ t he d5i$ infant-baptism4 ,b ^! consid]ations d n disqualify him z a witness 9 ! pres5t case4 ,in/ead ( invalidat+1 !y s]ve to confirm 8 te/imony4 ,dr4 ,gill says1 t ,t]tullian is ! fir/ man :o m5tions infant-baptism1 & speaks aga9/ x2 & inf]s t x _h n come into use be=e 8 "t4 ,to ?is1 ,mr4 ,cl>k1 9 8 answ]1 replies1 8,s he is ! fir/ man1 ,i suppose1 t m5tions ! baptism ( unm>ri$ p1 virg9s1 & wid[s1 & speaks aga9/ x1 & z e>ne/ly pleads = its delay till ! dang] ( temptation is pa/2 till m>riage1 or ! abatem5t ( lu/4 ,b w x !nce foll[1 t ! baptism ( su* unm>ri$ p]sons did n obta9 9 ! *ur* till ,t]tullian's "t8 ,or t x !n fir/ began to be 9 use8 ,our au?or might z reasonably h inf]r$ ! latt] op9ion1 z ! =m]4 ,b ! v words1 9 :i* he expresses 8 advice aga9/ baptiz+ infants1 pla9ly imply t x 0 a common practice4 ,aft] all1 :at is x t ,t]tullian has said aga9/ infant-baptism8 ,he has giv5 x z 8 judgm5t1 t x w\ld be m pr(itable to def] _! baptism1 until !y come to rip] ye>s1 & 7 able to und]/& some?+ ( its nature & design2 b he does n l ! anti-pdobapti/s1 condemn x z unlawful2 :i* he w\ld h done1 if x _h be5 a novel practice--an innovation1 contr>y to ! rule ( scripture1 or )\t ! approbation or direction ( ! apo/les4 ,on ! contr>y1 he all[s x 9 case ( necessity1 ( sickness1 & dang] ( dea?4 ,dr4 ,gill1 in/ead ( say+1 t ,t]tullian 0 ! fir/ man :o m5tion$ infant-baptism1 & spoke aga9/ x1 ought to h said1 t he 0 ! only man1 9 all antiquity1 ^: writ+s h come d[n to u1 :o has said any ?+ at all aga9/ ! practice ( baptiz+ infants40 ,! v advice1 h[ev]1 :i* he gave1 pla9ly %[s1 t infant-baptism 0 !n commonly practis$4 ,he does n intimate1 t ! practice 0 ( human inv5tion1 or n au?oriz$ by ! apo/les4 ,8 private op9ion1 ) respect to ! exp$i5cy ( delay+ baptism 9 sev]al cases1 & ! reasons :i* he (f]$1 are no?+ to u4 ,we h only cit$ him z a v\*] to an anci5t fact2 & ! te/imony :i* he has giv5 af=ds cle> & inconte/able pro( ( said fact1 viz4 t infants 7 baptiz$ 9 8 times4 ,orig51 :o fl\ri%$ 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! ?ird c5tury1 & 0 = "s "t contempor>y ) ,t]tullian1 9 8 #h? homily on ,levit4 #ab1 obs]ves1 8,david1 speak+ conc]n+ ! pollution ( infants1 says1 ,i 0 conceiv$ 9 iniquity1 & 9 s9 did my "m br+ me =?4 ,let x be consid]$ :at is ! reason1 t :]eas ! baptism ( ! *ur* is giv5 = =giv5ess1 infants also1 by ! usage ( ! *ur*1 are baptiz$2 :5 if !re 7 no?+ 9 infants1 :i* want$ =giv5ess & m]cy1 ! grace ( baptism w\ld be ne$less to !m4 ,& aga91 infants are baptiz$ = ! remission ( s94 ,( :at s98 ,or :5 h !y s9n$8 ,or h[ c any reason ( ! lav] hold good 9 _! case8 ,b accord+ to t s5se be=e m5tion$1 none is free f pollution1 ?\gh 8 life be only ! l5g? ( "o day ^u ! e>?4 ,x is = ?is reason t infants are baptiz$1 because by ! sacram5t ( baptism1 our pollution is tak5 away40 ,9 ano!r treatise1 he says1 8! *ur* _h a tradition1 or comm& f ! apo/les1 to give baptism to infants6 = !y1 to :om ! div9e my/]ies 7 committ$1 knew t !re is1 9 all p]sons1 ! natural pollution ( s91 :i* ought to be wa%$ away by wat] & ! _s2 by reason ( :i* pollution1 ! body itself is also call$ ! body ( s91 c4 c40 ,^! te/imonies ( ,orig5 are full & unequivocal4 ,!y put ! matt] 9 debate beyond all reasonable d\bt1 if any cr$it c be giv5 to !m2 & no reason appe>s1 :y !y %\ld n be cr$it$4 ,x is true1 !y are tak5 f ,lat9 translations4 ,orig5 wrote 9 ! ,greek language4 ,b ! fidelity ( ! translators & au!nticity ( ^! passages1 h be5 suffici5tly v9dicat$ by ,dr4 ,wall1 ev5 to ! entire satisfaction ( all imp>tial enquir]s4 ,none w object1 b ^? p]sons :o are dispos$ to cavil4 ,i p]ceive t y h admitt$ ! a=esaid facts2 b h made an unusual outcry aga9/ ! tradition & ord] f ! apo/les1 m5tion$ by ,orig54 ,!re is1 ,i suspect1 m policy & popul>ity 9 y\r rem>ks1 ?an real weight4 ,x w n d = u to turn ^? weapons aga9/ ! anci5t ,fa!rs & holy apo/les1 :i* ! prote/ants h us$ ) s mu* success1 9 _! disputes ) ! ,papi/s4 ,let u he> :at ,/4 ,paul says1 ) respect to traditions4 #b ,!ss4 ii4 #ae4 8,!re=e1 bre?r51 /& fa/1 & hold ! traditions :i* ye h be5 taught1 :e!r by ^w1 or our epi/le40 ,& 9 ! #c;d *ap4 #f? v]se1 he says1 8,n[ we comm& y1 bre?r51 9 ! "n ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 t ye )draw y\rselves f e bro!r t walke? disord]ly1 & n aft] ! tradition :i* he receiv$ ( u40 ,s also 9 #a ,cor94 #aa? *ap4 #b;d v]se4 8,n[ ,i praise y1 bre?r51 t ye rememb] me 9 all ?+s1 & keep ! ord9ances 7! traditions1 p>adoseis7 z ,i deliv]$ !m to y40 ,! apo/le 0 "h speak+ ( *ri/ian ord9ances1 :i* he calls traditions4 ,! orig9al ^w signifies traditions1 & is s r5d]$ by our translators 9 ! o!r a=ecit$ passages4 ,?us1 sir1 y see 9 :at a solemn mann]--9 ! "n ( ,*ri/1 ! holy apo/le *>g$ ! primitive *ri/ians1 to hold & keep ! traditions--n m]ely su* z _h be5 writt5 by ! p5 ( inspiration1 b also ^? :i* 7 deliv]$ to !m by ^w1 or 9 an oral & v]bal mann]1 & ) p>ticul> ref]5ce to ! rules & ord9ances ( ! gospel4 ,! traditions & comm&m5ts ( m]e m51 :i* pret5d to div9e au?ority1 are to be reject$4 ,b ^? traditions are n to be treat$ ) sne] & ridicule1 :i* 7 deliv]$ by ! apo/les to ! primitive *ri/ians--record$ & au!nticat$ by ! anci5t ,fa!rs--& transmitt$ d[n to u1 by ! fai?ful hi/orian4 ,orig5 has expressly in=m$ u1 t infant-baptism 0 practis$ 9 8 "t4 ,) respect to ?is matt] ( fact1 ,orig5 0 c]ta9ly a compet5t witness2 & he _h e opportunity1 & advantage = kn[+ :at _h be5 ! practice ( 8 pr$ecessors & ev5 ( ! apo/les4 ,_m ( ! anci5t ,fa!rs 7 illit]ate1 & desc5d$ f hea!n p>5ts2 & be+ ! fir/ ( _! family :o embrac$ *ri/ianity1 mu/ h be5 baptiz$ :5 adults4 ,b ,orig5 0 "o ( ! mo/ le>n$ m5 ( ! age4 ,he 0 born & educat$ at ,alex&ria 9 ,egypt1 b travell$ into ,rome1 & ,greece1 & ,capadocia1 & ,arabia4 ,he resid$ = "s "t 9 sev]al ( ! mo/ em95t *ur*es1 & sp5t ! greate/ "p ( 8 life 9 ,syria & ,pale/9e4 ,8 ance/ors 7 *ri/ians4 ,eusebius tells u1 t 8 =efa!rs _h be5 *ri/ians1 = sev]al g5]ations4 ,8 fa!r 0 m>tyr$1 9 ! p]secution "u ,sev]us4 ,x is v rem>kable1 t 8 p$igree %\ld h be5 s accurately asc]ta9$4 ,! occasion 0 ?is3 ,porphyry1 a great enemy to *ri/ianity1 _h repres5t$ ! *ri/ians z be+ an ignorant p1 de/itute ( sci5ce2 b n be+ able to conceal ! repute ( ,orig51 = 8 uncommon skill 9 human lit]ature1 pret5d$ t he _h be5 at fir/ a hea!n1 & _h le>n$ _! philosophy4 ,9 ord] to confute ?is falsehood1 ,eusebius enquir$ into 8 ance/ry1 & set =? 8 *ri/ian desc5t4 ,orig5 0 born 9 ! ye> ( our ,"l #ahe1 t is1 eighty-five ye>s aft] ! apo/les4 ,he 0 sev5te5 ye>s old :5 8 fa!r suff]$ m>tyrdom4 ,he _h himself1 und\bt$ly1 be5 baptiz$ 9 8 infancy2 & mu/ h be5 in=m$ conc]n+ ! practice ( ! apo/les1 respect+ ! baptiz+ ( infants2 = 8 gr&fa!r1 or at lea/ 8 great-gr&fa!r1 liv$ 9 ! apo/olic times1 & !y bo? 7 *ri/ians4 ,?is is ! man1 :o has expressly decl>$1 t infants 7 baptiz$ 9 8 day1 & t ! *ur* 0 direct$ by an ord] or tradition f ! apo/les1 to baptize !m4 ,8 circum/ances 7 su* z af=d$ him all ! necess>y & suitable means = obta9+ in=mation4 ,we h no reason to suspect 8 cr$ibility z a witness2 & no?+ c be m unreasonable1 ?an to reject or treat 8 te/imony ) contempt4 ,x is a circum/ance wor?y ( our v p>ticul> notice1 t ,orig5 & ! o!r anci5t ,fa!rs d n speak ( infant-baptism z be+ a practice t 0 d5i$ or oppos$ by any "o4 ,!y m5tion x z a practice g5]ally kn[n & approv$1 & = ! purpose ( illu/rat+ & confirm+ o!r po9ts t 7 !n disput$4 ,i %all n[ produce ! te/imony ( ! bless$ m>tyr ,cyprian1 :o 0 = "s "t contempor>y ) ,orig52 & next to him1 ! mo/ not$ ,*ri/ian writ] ( t age4 ,cyprian 0 con/itut$ bi%op or m9i/] ( ,c>?age1 9 ! ye> #bdh1 & ,orig5 di$ 9 ! ye> #beb4 ,! te/imony ( ?is anci5t sa9t1 to :i* ,i n[ h an imm$iate ref]5ce1 0 occasion$ by a "q propos$ to him1 by "o ,fidus1 a presbyt]1 or m9i/] 9 ! c\ntry1 viz4 ,:e!r an infant might be baptiz$ be=e he 0 eight days old8 ,! reason ( 8 d\bt1 x seems1 0 an article 9 ! law respect+ circumcision1 :i*1 "u ! ,old ,te/am5t disp5sation1 requir$ t infants %\ld be circumcis$ on ! eigh? day f _! bir?4 ,pursuant to ! a=esaid "q1 an ecclesia/ical c\ncil ( sixty-six bi%ops1 hav+ conv5$ at ,c>?age1 ,a4 ,d4 #bec1 ,cyprian propos$ a resolution ( ! foll[+ import1 viz4 8t an infant might be baptiz$ on ! second or ?ird day1 or at any "t aft] its bir?2 & t circumcision1 besides be+ a sacram5tal rite1 _h some?+ 9 x ( a typical nature2 & p>ticul>ly1 9 ! circum/ance ( be+ adm9i/]$ on ! eigh? day1 :i* ceas$ at ! com+ ( ,*ri/1 :o has giv5 u baptism1 ! spiritual circumcision2 9 :i* ord9ance1 we are n ?us re/rict$1 ) respect to ! age or "t ( adm9i/ration40 ,to ?is resolution ! c\ncil agre$ unanim\sly2 z x appe>s f ! te/imony ( ,cyprian 9 8 epi/le to ,fidus1 f :i* ,i %all extract a few p>agraphs1 9 ord] to %[ ! s5tim5ts ( ^? v5]able & anci5t sa9ts relative to infant-baptism4--,! inscription is z foll[s3 8,cyprian & ! re/ ( ! colleagues1 :o are pres5t 9 c\ncil1 9 numb] sixty-six1 to ,fidus our bro!r1 8,greet+4 8,z to ! case ( infants1 :]eas y judge t !y mu/ n be baptiz$ )9 two or ?ree days aft] !y are born2 & t ! law ( ! anci5t circumcision is to be obs]v$2 s t y ?9k none %\ld be baptiz$ & sanctifi$1 until ! eigh? day aft] _! bir?2 we 7 all 9 our assembly ( a q diff]5t op9ion4 ,= 9 ?is matt]1 ) respect to t :i* y ?\ght fitt+ to be done1 !re 0 n "o ( y\r m9d4 ,b all ( u r judg$1 t ! grace & m]cy ( ,god is n to be d5i$ to any p]son born4 ,= :]eas our ,"l 9 8 gospel1 ! ,son ( ,man came n to de/roy m5's s\ls 7or lives7 b to save !m4--,t ! eigh? day1 appo9t$ to be obs]v$ 9 ! ,jewi% circumcision1 0 a type go+ be=e 9 a %ad[1 or resemblance1 b on ,*ri/'s com+ 0 fulfill$ 9 ! sub/ance2 = because ! eigh? day1 t is ! next aft] ! ,sabba?1 0 to be ! day on :i* ! ,"l 0 to rise f ! dead1 & quick5 u1 & give u ! spiritual circumcision4 ,?is eigh? day1 t is1 ! next to ! ,sabba?1 or ! ,"l's day1 w5t be=e 9 ! type1 :i* type ceas$ :5 ! sub/ance came1 & ! spiritual circumcision 0 giv5 to u4 ,s t we judge1 no p]son is to be h9d]$ f obta9+ ! grace1 7t is ( baptism7 by ! law :i* is n[ e/abli%$2 & t ! spiritual circumcision ought n to be re/ra9$ by ! circumcision :i* 0 accord+ to ! fle%2 b t all are to be admitt$ to ! grace ( ,*ri/2 s9ce ,pet]1 speak+ 9 ! ,acts ( ! apo/les1 says1 ! ,"l ha? %[n me t no p]son is to be call$ common or unclean4 ,?is1 !re=e1 de> bro!r1 0 our op9ion 9 ! assembly1 t x is n = u to h9d] any p]son f baptism1 & f ! grace ( ,god1 :o is m]ciful1 & k9d1 & affectionate to all4 ,:i* rule1 z x holds = all1 s we ?9k x is m especially to be obs]v$ 9 ref]5ce to infants1 & ^? t are newly born1 to :om our help & ! div9e m]cy is r to be grant$1 because by _! weep+ & wail+ at _! fir/ entrance into ! _w1 !y d intimate no?+ s mu* z t !y implore compassion10 c4 ,sa9t ,ambrose1 :o wrote ab\t #bgd ye>s aft] ! apo/les1 decl>es expressly1 8t infant-baptism 0 practis$ 9 8 "t1 & 9 ! "t ( ! apo/les40 ,sa9t ,*ryso/om obs]ves1 8t p]sons may be baptiz$ ei!r 9 _! infancy1 9 middle age1 or 9 old age40--,he tells u1 infants 7 baptiz$1 al?\gh !y _h no s92 & t ! sign ( ! cross 0 made ^u _! =eheads at baptism4--,sa9t ,hi]ome says1 8if infants be n baptiz$1 ! s9 ( omitt+ _! baptism is laid to ! p>5t's *>ge40--,sa9t ,au/91 :o wrote at ! same "t1 ab\t #bhj ye>s aft] ! apo/les1 speaks 8( infant-baptism z "o ( ^? practices :i* 0 n in/itut$ by any c\ncil1 b _h always be5 9 use40 ,! :ole *ur* ( ,*ri/1 he in=ms u1 _h con/antly held t infants 7 baptiz$ = ! =giv5ess ( s94--,t he 8_h nev] read or he>d ( any ,*ri/ian1 ,ca?olic or sect>y1 :o held o!rwise40--8,t no *ri/ian1 ( any sort1 ev] d5i$ x to be useful or necess>y40 8,if any "o10 sai? he1 8%\ld ask = div9e au?ority 9 ?is matt]1 ?\gh t1 :i* ! :ole *ur* practises1 & :i* has n be5 in/itut$ by c\ncils1 b 0 ev] 9 use1 may be believ$1 v reasonably1 to be a ?+ deliv]$ or ord]$ by ! apo/les1 yet we may1 besides1 take a true e/imate1 h[ mu* ! sacram5t ( baptism does avail infants1 by ! circumcision :i* ,god's =m] p receiv$40 ,no "o ( ^! anci5t ,fa!rs ev] wrote directly 9 fav\r (1 or aga9/1 infant-baptism4 ,9 _! v>i\s disc\rses & writ+s1 !y (t5 m5tion x1 occasionally & transi5tly1 :5 disc\rs+ on "s o!r subject4--,!y m5tion x z a g5]al practice ( univ]sal notoriety1 ab\t :i* !re 0 no controv]sy1 9 ord] to confute "s prevail+ h]esy1 or e/abli% c]ta9 doctr9es1 t 7 !n disput$4 ,simil> te/imonies might easily be produc$ f ! writ+s ( _m o!r anci5t witnesses1 b ?is w\ld unnecess>ily add to ! prolixity ( ! pres5t "w4 ,i w !re=e conclude1 by /at+ v briefly1 ! inconte/ible & conclusive evid5ce 9 pro( ( infant-baptism1 aris+ out ( ! well-kn[n ,pelagian controv]sy respect+ orig9al s91 :i* happ5$ ab\t ?ree hundr$ ye>s aft] ! apo/les4 ,pelagius held1 t infants 7 born free f any natural & s9ful defilem5ts4 ,! *ief oppos]s ( him & 8 adh]5ts 7 ,sa9t ,hi]ome1 & ,sa9t ,au/91 :o con/antly urg$1 v closely1 9 all _! writ+s ^u ! subject1 ! foll[+ argum5t1 viz4 8,t infants are1 by all *ri/ians1 ackn[l$g$ to /& 9 ne$ ( baptism1 :i* mu/ be 9 !m = orig9al s91 s9ce !y h no o!r40 8,if !y h no s91 :y are !y !n baptiz$1 accord+ to ! rule ( ! *ur*1 = ! =giv5ess ( s9s8 ,:y are !y wa%$ 9 ! lav] ( reg5]ation1 if !y h no pollution80 ,pelagius1 & also ,cele/ius1 "o ( 8 pr9cipal abettors1 7 extremely puzzl$ & emb>rass$ ) ?is argum5t4 ,!y knew n h[ to evade or surm\nt its =ce1 b by involv+ !mselves 9 great] absurdities & difficulties4 ,"s p]sons aggravat$ ! suppos$ error1 by *>g+ ^u !m ! d5ial ( infant-baptism1 z a consequ5ce t foll[$ f _! t5et4 ,pelagius disclaim$ ! sl&]\s imputation ) abhorr5ce1 decl>+ t he 0 accus$ falsely4 ,9 ! confession ( fai?1 ,pelagius !n exhibit$1 :i* ,dr4 ,wall has recit$1 he owns1 8t baptism ought to be adm9i/]$ to infants1 ) ! same sacram5tal words :i* are us$ 9 ! case ( adult p]sons40--,he v9dicates himself 9 ! /ronge/ t]ms1 say+1 8t m5 sl&] him z if he d5i$ ! sacram5t ( baptism to infants1 & did promise ! k+dom ( heav5 to any p]son )\t ! r$emption ( ,*ri/2 & affirms t he nev] he>d ( any1 n ev5 ! mo/ impi\s h]etic1 t w\ld say su* a ?+ ( infants40 ,n[ ^! difficulties w\ld h be5 in/antly remov$1 & ! batt]y1 :i* s greatly annoy$ !m1 be5 demoli%$ at once1 by only d5y+ t infants 7 to be baptiz$4 ,b !y did n sugge/ or ent]ta9 any d\bt at all respect+ ?is doctr9e4 ,pelagius readily av[$1 9 ! mo/ explicit mann]1 ! inconte/$ "r1 & ! e/abli%$ immemorial practice ( infant-baptism4 ,cele/ius also confess$1 8t infants 7 to be baptiz$ accord+ to ! rule ( ! univ]sal *ur*40 ,"o ( ^! m5 0 born & educat$ 9 ,brita91 & ! o!r 9 ,irel&4 ,!y bo? liv$ a long "t at ,rome1 ! c5tre ( ! _w & place to :i* all p resort$4 ,cele/ius settl$ at ,j]usalem1 & ,pelagius travell$ ov] all ! pr9cipal *ur*es ( ,europe1 ,asia & ,africa4 ,if !re _h be5 any numb] ( *ur*es1 or a s+le *ur*1 9 any "p ( ! _w1 n only 9 t b 9 ! two prec$+ ages1 :o d5i$ ! baptism ( infants1 ^! le>n$1 sagaci\s p]sons mu/ h kn[n or he>d ( x2 & c]ta9ly !y w\ld h m5tion$ x1 9 ord] to *eck ! triumph ( _! oppon5ts1 & to wre/ f !m t argum5t1 by :i*1 above all o!rs1 !y 7 mo/ griev\sly press$4 ,x is evid5t !re 0 no society ( ,bapti/s !n 9 ! _w1 nor _h !re be5 any ( t d5om9ation1 )9 ! memory ( man4 ,! confession ( ,pelagius & ,cele/ius am\nts almo/ to demon/ration4 ,x proves1 beyond all reasonable d\bt1 t infant-baptism _h univ]sally obta9$1 & _h always be5 practis$ among *ri/ians1 ev5 f ! apo/olic times4 ,dr4 ,wall1 :o enjoy$ ! be/ advantages = be+ acqua9t$ ) ! hi/ory ( infant-baptism1 & :o made ?is ! pr9cipal subject ( 8 /udies & enquiries1 briefly sums up ! evid5ce on bo? sides1 9 ! foll[+ words3 8,la/ly1 = ! fir/ f\r hundr$ ye>s1 !re appe>s only "o man1 ,t]tullian1 :o advis$ ! delay ( infant-baptism 9 "s cases1 & "o ,gregory1 :o did p]haps practise su* delay 9 ! case ( 8 own *ildr52 b no society ( m5 s ?9k+ or s practis+2 or any "o man say+ x 0 unlawful to baptize infants4 ,s 9 ! next sev5 hundr$ ye>s1 !re is n s mu* z "o man to be f\nd1 :o ei!r spoke = or practis$ any su* delay1 b all ! contr>y4 ,& :5 ab\t ! ye> #aacj1 "o sect among ! ,wald5ses or ,albig5ses decl>$ aga9/ ! baptiz+ ( infants1 z be+ incapable ( salvation1 ! ma9 body ( t p reject$ _! op9ion2 & !y ( !m :o held t op9ion1 quickly dw9dl$ away & disappe>$1 !re be+ no m p]sons he>d (1 hold+ t t5et1 until ! ris+ ( ! ,g]man anti-pdobapti/s 9 ! ye> #aebb40 ,,re$',s ,,apology4 ,footnote #hf3 ,see ,wall's ,hi/ory ( ,infant-,baptism1 ,"p ,,ii4 page #eb-hf4 ,footnote #hg3 ,!y t w\ld see m on ?is subject may consult ,g4 ,j4 ,voss1 de baptismo disput4 xiv4 ,=bes4 in/ruct4 hi/4 !ol4 ,lib4 x4 cap4 v4 & ,wall's hi/ory ( infant-baptism1 vol4 ,i4 ,footnote #hh3 ,see ,dr4 ,ow5's complete ,collection ( ,s]mons1 page #ehj1 #eha4 ( dipp+2 9 :i* he obs]ves1 t 1 :5 us$ 9 ^! scriptures1 ,luke xvi4 #bd4 & ,john xiii4 #bf4 is translat$ to dip2 & 9 ,rev4 xix4 #ac4 :]e we read ( a ve/ure dipp$ 9 blood2 x is bett] r5d]$ /a9$1 by spr9kl+ blood ^u x2 & all ^! scriptures d5ote only a t\*+ "o "p ( ! body1 & n plung+4 ,9 o!r au?ors1 x signifies1 t+o1 imm]go1 lavo1 abluo2 b 9 no au?or x ev] signifies to dip1 b only 9 ord] to wa%+1 or z ! means ( wa%+4 ,z = ! ,hebrew ^w 1 r5d]$1 by ! ,,lxx4 9 ,g54 xxxvii4 #ca4 by 1 to /a9 by spr9kl+1 or o!rwise mo/ly by 3 ,9 #b ,k+s v4 #ad4 !y r5d] x by 1 & no :]e else3 ,9 v]4 #aj4 ,eli%a comm&s ,naaman to wa%2 & accord+ly1 v]4 #ad4 pursuant to ?is ord]1 x is said1 he dipp$ himself sev5 times2 ! ^w is 2 :i* ! ,,lxx4 r5d] 2 & 9 ,exod4 xii4 #bb4 :]e ! ^w is us$1 :i* we r5d] dip1 speak+ conc]n+ ! dipp+ ! bun* ( hyssop 9 ! blood1 ! ,,lxx4 r5d] x by ! ^w 3 ,&1 9 ,i ,sam4 xiv4 #bg2 x is said1 t ,jona?an dipp$ ! end ( 8 rod 9 an honey-comb2 ! ^w "h is also 1 & ! ,,lxx4 r5d] x 2 9 :i* place x _c be und]/ood ( 8 dipp+ x by plung+3 ,& 9 ,lev4 iv4 #f4 #ag4 & *ap4 ix4 #i4 ! prie/ is said to dip 8 f+] 9 ! blood1 :i* only int5ds 8 t\*+ ! blood1 s z to spr9kle x2 & !re=e does n signify plung+4 ,?is le>n$ au?or likewise obs]ves1 t signifies to wa%2 z in/ances out ( all au?ors may be giv52 & he p>ticul>ly m5tions ,suidas1 ,hesy*ius1 ,julius ,pollux1 & ,phavor9us & ,eu/a*ius4 ,& he fur!r adds1 t x is fir/ us$ 9 ! scripture1 9 ,m>k i4 #h4 ,john i4 #cc4 & to ! same purpose1 ,acts i4 #e4 9 :i* place x signifies to p\r2 = ! expression is equivocal2 ,i baptize y ) wat]1 b he %all baptize y ) ! ,holy ,gho/3 :i* is an accompli%m5t ( t promise1 t ! ,holy ,gho/ %\ld be p\r$ on !m4 ,z = o!r places1 9 ,m>k vii4 #b4 #d4 1 :i* signifies to wa%1 & is s translat$1 is expla9$ 9 ! words imm$iately foll[+1 z signify+ to baptize4 ,&1 9 ,luke xi4 #ch4 x is said1 t ! ,ph>isee m>vell$ t our ,savi\r _h n wa%$ be=e d9n]3 ,! ^w 9 ! ,greek is 1 to :om he replies 9 ! foll[+ v]se1 ,ye ,ph>isees make clean ! outside1 c4 s t ! ^w1 signifies !re to cleanse1 or to use ! means ( cleans+4 ,he also obs]ves1 t ?\gh ! orig9al & natural signification ( ! ^w imports1 to dip1 to plunge1 to dye2 yet x also signifies to wa% or cleanse3 ,nev]!less1 he ?9ks t x is s f> f signify+ no?+ else b to dip or plunge1 t :5 x is to be und]/ood 9 t s5se1 ! words ought to be 1 or 1 r ?an 1 or 2 & also t x no :]e signifies to dip1 b z d5ot+ a mode (1 & 9 ord] to wa%+2 & t x signifies to wa%1 9 all good au?ors4 ,he also ref]s to ,scapula & ,/ephanus1 z translat+ ! ^w by lavo1 or abluo2 & ,suidas1 z r5d]+ x by madefacio1 lavo1 abluo1 purgo1 mundo3 ,& he speaks ( "s au?ors1 t he _h se>*$ 9 e place :]e9 !y m5tion baptism1 & t he f\nd n "o ^w to ! purpose2 & !re=e concludes1 t he 0 oblig$ to say1 & 0 ready to make x good1 t no hone/ man1 :o und]/&s ! ,greek tongue1 c d5y ! ^w to signify to wa%1 z well z to dip4#hi ,footnote #hi3 ,dr4 ,wall1 9 ! app5dix ( 8 reply to ,dr4 ,gale1 m5tions a rem>kable in/ance1 9 :i* ! mode ( wett+ or ( apply+ wat] 0 c]ta9ly t ( p\r+1 & n t ( dipp+4 ,x is z foll[s3--,/4 ,orig51 :5 comm5t+ on ! ,baptism ( ,john1 enquires ?us ( ! ,ph>isees2 8,h[ c\ld y ?9k t ,elias1 :5 he %\ld come1 w\ld baptize1 :o did n 9 ,ahab's "t baptize ! wood ^u ! alt>1 :i* 0 to be wa%$ be=e x 0 burnt by ! ,"l's appe>+ 9 fire8 ,b he ord]$ ! prie/ to d t2 n once only1 b he says1 d x ! second "t2 & !y did x ! second "t4 ,& d x ! ?ird "t2 & !y did x ! ?ird "t4 ,!re=e1 h[ c\ld x be likely t ?is man1 :o did n !n baptize1 b assign$ t "w to o!rs1 w\ld himself baptize1 :5 he %\ld1 accord+ to ! prophecy ( ,mala*i1 aga9 appe> "h on e>?80 ,we f9d 9 ! fir/ book ( ,k+s1 xviii4 #cc1 t ! ord] giv5 by ,elijah 0 to fill f\r b>rels ) wat]1 & p\r x on ! wood & on ! burnt (f]+4 ,?is p\r+ ( wat]1 ,orig51 t accurate s*ol>1 :o liv$ 9 ! second c5tury1 & 0 well acqua9t$ ) ! ,greek classics1 & ,greek ,te/am5t1 calls baptiz+4 ,9 ! v same s5t5ce1 he makes use ( ! ,greek ^w ,baptizo f\r times2 twice ) express ref]5ce to ! ,baptism ( ,john2 & twice ) express ref]5ce to t ,baptism :i* took place 9 ! days ( ! ,prophet ,elijah2 :i* baptism1 we are expressly told1 0 n p]=m$ by dipp+ ! wood & sacrifice into wat]1 b by p\r+ wat] ^u !m4 ,x is also evid5t1 ev5 f ! frequ5t use ( ! ^w baptizo1 by hea!n au?ors1 t x does n always signify a total imm]sion4 ,mr4 ,walk] tells u1 8t ,porphyrie m5tions a riv] 9 ,india1 into :i* if an (f5d] ent]s1 or attempts to pass ?r\gh x1 he is imm$iately baptiz$ up to 8 head30 7baptizetai me*ri ,kephales47 ,"h a p]son is said to be baptiz$1 al?\gh 8 head did n g "u1 b rema9$ above ! wat]4 ,?is c]ta9ly 0 n a total imm]sion4 8,he also in/ances a case f ,mr4 ,syd5ham1 z deliv]$ by ! oracle 7viz4 askos baptize1 dunai de toi ou !mis e/i407 ,9 :i* in/ance1 if dunai signifies to plunge :olly "u wat]1 z x c]ta9ly does1 !n baptize mu/ signify some?+ less ?an a total imm]sion4--8,baptize him z a bottle1 b x is n lawful to plunge him :olly "u ! wat]40 ,! baptism "h describ$1 resembles t ( a bl[n bladd] or bottle ( lea!r1 :i* :5 put into ! wat]1 w n s9k to ! bottom1 b swim ^u ! top4 ,! same critical au?or m5tions an in/ance f ,s*revelii's & ,rob]tson's ,lexicons1 #ai? *apt]1 9 :i* case1 ! primitive ^w bapto signifies a wett+ ) wat]1 t 0 c]ta9ly less1 & v diff]5t f a total dipp+ or imm]sion4 ,! s5t5ce is ?is4 78,baptei m5 askon1 udor de ugron dunei pote407 8,he inde$ baptize? a bladd] or bottle1 b x nev] goe? "u ! liquid wat]40 ,to ^! in/ances1 we might add a well kn[n case1 tak5 f a poem attribut$ to ,hom]1 call$ ! battle ( ! frogs & ! mice1 9 :i* ! lake is said to be baptiz$ by ! blood ( a frog4 7,ebapteto de aimati limne porphureo47 ,?is lake 0 n dipp$ into ! blood ( a frog2 x 0 only bespatt]$ & t+$ !re)4 ,we c\ld easily multiply au?orities if x 7 necess>y4 ,x appe>s und5iably evid5t f ! ,greek classicks1 & f le>n$ writ]s & comm5tators1 bo? anci5t & mod]n1 t ! ^w baptizo has o!r significations besides t ( a total dipp+ or imm]sion4 ,! mo/ celebrat$ & respectable ,lexicograph]s & criticks h (t5 translat$ baptizo into ! foll[+ ,lat9 words1 viz4 baptizo1 m]go1 imm]go1 t+o1 int+o1 lave1 abluo1 madefacio1 purgo1 mundo4 ,no "o1 ,i presume1 w pret5d t all ^! words are m5tion$ z be+ p]fectly synonim\s--( ! same mean+ exactly4 ,& c]ta9ly if ! ^w baptizo signify any ?+ less or diff]5t f a total imm]sion1 !n p]sons may be baptiz$ 9 "s o!r mode4 ,besides1 if x _h be5 ! int5tion ( ,*ri/ & ( 8 ,apo/les1 to specify ! mode1 or to h re/rict$ all *ri/ians to "o & ! same mode ( baptiz+1 !y might1 = ?is purpose1 h select$ f ! ,greek language words ( ! mo/ unequivocal & def9ite signification4 ,if x _h be5 _! int5tion to specify ! mode ( spr9kl+1 !y might h us$ ! ^w ,rantizo2 if ! mode ( p\r+1 !y might h us$ ! ^w ,ek*eo2 if t mode ( ba?+ or wa%+1 :i* is p]=m$ by ! application ( wat] ) friction or rubb+1 !y might h us$ ! ^w ,l\o2 & if x _h be5 _! int5tion to specify ! mode ( dipp+1 !y might h us$ ! ^w ,dupto or ,duno1 c4 ,,re$',s ,,apology4 ,footnote #ij3 & 4 ,footnote #ia3 4 ,footnote #ib3 4 ,footnote #ic3 ,if any "o has a m9d to see h[ ^! p>ticles & 1 are us$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 he may consult ,s*mid4 concord4 9 voc4 & 1 :]e !re are a great numb] ( places m5tion$1 9 :i* ^! words are us$2 &1 x w h>dly be ?\ght1 by any imp>tial read]1 t ! greate/ "p ( !m c be r5d]$ by1 into or out (2 b r to1 or f4 ,footnote #id3 4 ,footnote #ie3 ,see ,lightfoot's works1 ,vol4 ,i4 ,page #ejj4 ,footnote #if3 ,9 ,col4 ii4 #ab4 & context1 is a succession ( figures1 design$1 9 diff]5t ways1 to illu/rate & en=ce ! same fact4 ,v]se #aa4 8,9 :om also ye are circumcis$ ) ! circumcision1 made )\t h&s1 9 putt+ (f ! body ( ! s9s ( ! fle% by ! circumcision ( ,*ri/40 ,t is1 9 putt+ (f ! old man1 y are circumcis$ )\t h&s2 ! "w is effect$ by ! ,holy ,_s--,y are born aga91 :i* is spiritual circumcision4 8,circumcision is t ( ! he>t40 ,?is r5ew+ ( ! ,holy ,_s consi/s 9 putt+ (f ! body ( s91 9 r5\nc+ s91 & re=m+ ! life4 ,or1 we are 8buri$ ) him 9 baptism40 ,z ! burial ( ,jesus ,*ri/ gave evid5ce1 t he _h really di$1 ! j = ! unju/2 t he _h yield$ himself a sacrifice = s92 s we 9 our spiritual circumcision or baptism1 ! figure n[ us$1 %[ ourselves to be really dead to s91 crucifi$ 9 ! lu/s ( our m9ds4 ,z ,*ri/1 :5 buri$1 0 dead & sep>at$ f ! _w2 s 9 reg5]ation we become sep>ate f s94 ,we are new creatures1 hav+ put (f ! old man4 ,we are buri$ f ! wick$ indulg5ces & pursuits ( ! _w4 ,! dea?1 burial1 & resurrection ( ,*ri/1 are1 n only causes1 b types & symbols to repres5t ! dea? ( our s9s1 our putt+ (f ! old man1 & becom+ new creatures4 ,no ref]5ce is made 9 ! text to ! wat] ( baptism1 any m ?an to ! knife ( circumcision 9 ! prec$+ v]se4 ,! writ] is speak+ ( t baptism1 & ( t alone1 9 :i* we 8are ris5 ) ,*ri/1 ?r\gh ! fai?1 :i* is ! op]ation ( ,god40 ,?is c]ta9ly c be no?+ less ?an spiritual baptism1 or reg5]ation2 = ! mo/ viol5t advocate = dipp+1 or plung+1 or bury+1 w n pret5d1 t ?is1 necess>ily1 is connect$ ) 8fai?20 he w all[ x may be possible = a man to be plung$ & buri$ 9 wat]1 & yet n h 8! fai?1 :i* is ! op]ation ( ,god40 ,if he all[ ?is1 & all[ ?is he mu/ & w1 !n our text is no support ( 8 cause4 ,x _c be wat] baptism :i* is m5tion$4 ,7 n ?is ! fact1 no?+ c\ld be inf]r$ respect+ ! mode ( baptism4 ,x w\ld !n only signify t1 z ,*ri/ 0 buri$ & sep>at$ f ! _w2 s we 9 baptism are buri$ & sep>at$ f a _w ( s94 ,! zeal = ! lit]al con/ruction ( ?is figure may1 p]haps1 be ext+ui%$ by indulg+ x 9 o!r in/ances4 ,/4 ,paul says1 8,i am crucifi$ ) ,*ri/40 ,w\ld any p]son suppose f ?is1 t he _h be5 l$ to ,calv>y1 nail$ to ! cross1 & pi]c$ by ! soldi]'s spe>8 ,*ri/ians are said to be 8circumcis$ 9 ,*ri/40 ,does any "o inf] f ?is t all ,*ri/ians exp]i5ce ! bloody rite ( ! ,jews8 ,or1 because ,*ri/ians 8are p>tak]s ( ,*ri/'s suff]+s10 are all *ri/ians1 !re=e1 betray$ by ,judas1 spit ^u1 buffet$1 & cr[n$ ) ?orns8 ,or1 because ,/4 ,paul says ! ,philippians 7 8 8cr[n10 7 !y1 !re=e1 =m$ into a cr[n ( honor1 & worn z a badge ( future glory8 ,or1 because ! sacram5t repres5ts ! suff]+s & dea? ( ,*ri/1 are all wor?y communicants crucifi$8 ,7 our bapti/ bre?r5 consi/5t ) !mselves1 su* w\ld be _! explanation ( ^! passages ( scripture4 ,x imm$iately foll[s our text2 8:]e9 also y 7 ris5 ) him ?r\gh ! fai? ( ! op]ation ( ,god1 :o ha? rais$ him f ! dead40 ,:]e91 or 9 :i* baptism 8we are ris510 actually 8ris5 ) ,*ri/ by ! fai?0 :i* ,god gives to ! new creature4 ,y1 :o h ?is spiritual baptism1 rise l ,*ri/ above ! selfi% motives1 & s5sual pursuits ( a fall5 _w4 ,y seek ! k+dom ( ,god2 y aspire aft] div9e good4 ,p]sons1 born aga91 l ,jesus ,*ri/1 sep>ate _! he>ts f ! _w1 & rise to a div9e life4 ,t ?is is ! only true con/ruction ( ! text1 may be inf]r$ f a correspond+ passage1 ,rom4 vi4 #d4 8,!re=e we are buri$ ) him by baptism into dea?1 t l z ,*ri/ 0 rais$ f ! dead by ! glory ( ! ,fa!r1 ev5 s we also %\ld walk 9 newness ( life40 ,by spiritual baptism we p>take ! privileges ( ,*ri/'s dea?4 ,by dy+ to s9 ourselves1 z we d 9 ! new bir?1 we resemble ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 8 dea?1 :o di$ 8to make an end ( s940 ,z ,*ri/ 0 rais$ f ! grave2 s we1 n 9 wat] baptism1 b 9 reg5]ation or spiritual baptism1 are 8rais$0 to walk 9 newness ( life4 ,old ?+s are done away2 all ?+s are become new4 ,if we h exp]i5c$ ?is spiritual baptism1 we %all h ! ,_s ( ,*ri/1 ,we %all be sep>ate f ! _w ( s91 z ,*ri/ 0 9 ! grave1 & we %all l him rise to a holy1 a new life4 ,we obey a new ma/]1 seek a new way ( salvation1 act f new motives1 to accompli% new designs2 we *oose new companions1 exp]i5ce new sorr[s1 & new joys4 ,z if buri$1 we are sep>ate f our =m] lives4 ,/4 ,john says1 8,he ,*ri/ %all baptize y ) ! ,holy ,gho/ & ) fire40 ,! ,selucians & ,h]mians und]/ood ?is lit]ally1 & ma9ta9$ t mat]ial fire 0 necess>y 9 ! adm9i/ration ( baptism4 ,val5t9us1 l our bapti/s1 rebaptiz$ ^?1 :o _h receiv$ baptism out ( ! sect1 & drew !m ?r\gh ! fire4 ,h]culian1 cit$ by ,clem5s ,alex&r9us1 says t "s appli$ a r$ hot iron to ! e>s ( ! baptiz$4 ,/4 ,paul says1 we are buri$ ) ,*ri/ 9 baptism4 ,?is also has be5 und]/ood lit]ally2 b su* p]sons =get t to be consi/5t1 on _! plan1 !y %\ld cont9ue 8buri$0 ?ree days & ?ree nights1 ! "t ,*ri/ lay 9 ! e>?4 ,%\ld any object t ?is w\ld dr[n !m1 ! bapti/1 9 8 way ( treat+ figures1 w\ld h an easy answ]1 & readily prove t dr[n+ 0 ! v design ( baptism4 ,rom4 vi4 #d4 8,we are buri$ ) him by baptism into 8 dea?40 ,we are n m]ely buri$1 = ?is is only a "p1 any m ?an spr9kl+2 b we are buri$ to dea?1 8buri$ into 8 dea?40 ,?us he has scripture = dr[n+ all :om he baptizes1 & precisely z mu* scripture = dr[n+1 z = bury+4 ,! v same passage1 might he say1 :i* comm&s bury+1 comm&s dr[n+1 comm&s 8dea?40 ,9 ! pres5t mode ( plung+1 ! resemblance is almo/ entirely lo/4 ,:at is ! diff]5ce betwe5 lay+ a dead body 9 a rock1 cov]+ x ) a great /one2 seal+ x 9 a solemn mann]2 all ?+s cont9u+ 9 ?is /ate1 ?ree days & ?ree nights1 :at is ! resemblance betwe5 ?is1 & sudd5ly plung+ a liv+ body into wat]1 & in/antly lift+ x out ( ! wat]8 ,:at possible lik5ess is !re betwe5 a liv+ p]son 9 ! wat]1 & a dead body 9 a rock8 ,! similitude is little bett] ?an t ( ! bl9d man1 :o suppos$ ! light ( ! sun 0 l ! noise ( a cannon4 ,we h accord+ly endeav\r$ to %[ 9 ! introduction1 t ! elegant s*ol>1 ! *ri/ian orator ( ,t>sus1 _h no ?\ght ( any su* resemblance2 8 object 0 to %[1 t 9 reg5]ation or spiritual baptism1 :i* is foll[$ 8) newness ( life10 or1 a new life1 8?r\gh fai? :i* is ! op]ation ( ,god10 we are dead & buri$ to s91 & rais$ or made alive to ,god1 z ,*ri/ 04 ,! evid5t design ( ! text is to illu/rate ! prec$+ v]se1 :i* speaks ( spiritual circumcision made )\t h&s4 ,?is baptism is t by :i* we are rais$ ) ,*ri/2 b 9 wat] baptism we are n always rais$ ) ,*ri/4 ,if m5 are plung$ !y may g5]ally be rais$ f ! wat]2 b ?is has no necess>y connexion ) 8ris+ ) ,*ri/40 ,?is baptism is also effect$ 8?r\gh fai? :i* is ! op]ation ( ,god20 b a man may be rais$ out ( an ocean ( wat]1 e day ( 8 life1 & rema9 de/itute ( fai?2 !re=e1 ! text has no ref]5ce to wat] baptism4 ,,rev4 ,e4 ,,p>i%',s ,,s]mon4 ,que/4 ,,clxvii4 ,,que/4 ,,clxvii4 ,h[ is baptism to be improv$ by u8 ,,answ4 ,! ne$ful1 b mu* neglect$ duty ( improv+ our baptism1 is to be p]=m$ by u all our life long2 especially 9 ! "t ( temptation1 & :5 we are pres5t at ! adm9i/ration ( x to o!rs1 by s]i\s & ?ankful consid]ation ( ! nature ( x1 & ( ! ends = :i* ,*ri/ in/itut$ x1 ! privileges & b5efits conf]r$ & seal$ !reby1 & our solemn v[ made !re91 by be+ humbl$ = our s9ful defilem5t1 our fall+ %ort (1 & walk+ contr>y to ! grace ( baptism & our engagem5ts1 by gr[+ up to assurance ( p>don ( s91 & ( all o!r bless+s seal$ to u 9 t sacram5t1 by draw+ /r5g? f ! dea? & resurrection ( ,*ri/1 into :om we are baptiz$1 = ! mortify+ ( s91 & quick5+ ( grace1 & by endeav\r+ to live by fai?1 to h our conv]sation 9 hol9ess & righte\sness1 z ^? t h !re9 giv5 up _! names to ,*ri/1 & to walk 9 bro!rly love1 z be+ baptiz$ by ! same ,_s1 into "o body4 ,9 ?is answ] we may obs]ve1 ,i4 ,t our baptism1 toge!r ) ! engagem5ts :i* we are !re9 laid "u to be ! ,"l's1 is to be improv$ by u2 ?\gh ?is duty be too mu* neglect$4 ,t x ought to be improv$ is evid5t1 inasmu* z x is an ord9ance1 or means ( grace1 = our atta9+ spiritual bless+s2 !re=e we are n only guilty ( a s9ful neglect1 b we lose ! advantage t might be expect$ !reby1 if we d n improve x s z to answ] ! valuable end !re(2 & :5 we consid] x z a pr(ess$ d$ication to ,god1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 or a bond & obligation laid on u1 to be entirely1 & = ev]1 81 x _c b be reckon$ ! highe/ affront (f]$ to ! div9e ,maje/y1 & a be+ un/$fa/ 9 8 cov5ant1 = u practically to dis[n ! engagem5t1 or1 9 effect1 to d5y 8 "r to u4 ,n[1 x is f>!r obs]v$1 t ?is duty is mu* neglect$1 & ! reason h]e( is1 #a4 ,because _m h v l[ ?\ghts ( ?is ord9ance1 & und]/& n ! spiritual int5t or mean+ !re(1 nor :at x is to improve x4 ,^! reckon x no m ?an an ext]nal rite1 e/abli%$ by cu/om1 & commonly obs]v$ 9 a ,*ri/ian nation1 )\t duly weigh+ ! end & design = :i* x 0 in/itut$1 or :at is signifi$ !reby4 #b4 ,o!rs suppose1 t !re is no?+ 9 x b a public decl>ation1 t ! p]son baptiz$ is made a ,*ri/ian1 or has t "* put ^u him2 b !y "k n :at x is to be a ,*ri/ian inde$1 be+ utt] /rang]s to ! life & p[] ( religion1 & ! spiritual bless+s hop$ =1 or1 ?r\gh ! grace ( ,god1 consequ5t ^u our baptismal d$ication4 #c4 ,o!rs h1 inde$1 "r appreh5sions ( ! sign & ! ?+ signifi$ !reby1 yet ?r\gh ! preval5cy ( corruption1 & ! pride & deceitfulness ( _! he>ts1 !y d n fiducially give up !mselves to ,god1 nor desire ! spiritual & sav+ bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace4 ,^! !re=e d n improve _! baptism2 &1 x is to be fe>$1 t ?is is ! condition & "* ( ! greate/ numb] ( pr(essors3 ,:i* leads u to consid]1 ,,ii4 ,h[ baptism is to be improv$ by u1 & t 9 sev]al cases1 #a4 ,:5 we are pres5t1 at ! adm9i/ration ( x to o!rs4 ,we are n1 inde$1 at t "t1 s imm$iately conc]n$ 9 ! ord9ance1 z ! p]son :o is publicly devot$ to ,god !re94 ,nev]!less1 we are n to behave ourselves z unconc]n$ spectators2 & !re=e1 7#a47 ,we are to jo9 h]e9 ) suitable acts ( fai? & pray]1 z ! nature ( ! ord9ance calls = !m1 & to adore ! p]sons ( ! ,godhead ^: "n & glory is m5tion$ !re94 ,& we are to apply ourselves to ,god1 = ! grace ( ! cov5ant1 t is signifi$ !reby1 t he w\ld be our ,god1 z well z ! ,god ( ! p]son :o is p>ticul>ly giv5 up to him 9 baptism4 ,we are also to bewail ! univ]sal depravity ( human nature1 & t guilt :i* we br+ ) u into ! _w1 :i* is signifi$ 9 infant-baptism2 & ?is1 toge!r ) ! habits ( s91 :i* we h contract$1 is confess$ by ^? :o are baptiz$ :5 adult1 :i* we _c b see a great deal (1 9 our daily exp]i5ce4 ,we ought also to ent]ta9 becom+ ?\ghts ( ! virtue ( ! blood ( ,*ri/1 & ( ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 :i* alone c take away ! guilt ( s91 & r5d] ?is ord9ance effectual to salvation2 :i* we are n only to desire ) respect to ! p]son baptiz$1 b t we ourselves may be made p>tak]s ( t grace1 :i* we equally /& 9 ne$ (4 7#b47 ,we ought to confess be=e ,god1 ) sorr[ & %ame1 h[ defective we h be51 z to ! improvem5t ( our baptismal engagem5ts2 s t1 ?\gh we h be5 devot$ to him1 our he>ts & affections h be5 v prone to dep>t f him2 & we ought to adore & ackn[l$ge ! goodness & fai?fulness ( ,god1 9 t1 ?\gh we h be5 un/$fa/ 9 8 cov5ant1 ?r\gh ! trea*]y & deceitfulness ( our he>ts2 yet he has be5 ev] m9dful !re(1 & made good ! promises conta9$ !re91 to all 8 s]vants :o h put _! tru/ 9 him4 #b4 ,our baptism is to be improv$ by u 9 ! "t ( temptation1 9 ord] to our resi/+ x1 & prev5t+ our be+ entangl$ & ov]come !reby4 7#a47 ,if ! temptation takes its rise f ! _w1 or we are !reby induc$ to lay aside1 or be remiss 9 our duty to ,god1 f ! prosp]\s circum/ances 9 :i* we are !re91 we %\ld consid]1 t 9 hav+ be5 devot$ to ,god 9 our infancy1 or giv5 up ourselves pr(ess$ly to him1 :5 adult1 x has be5 intimat$ & ackn[l$g$1 t he is our portion1 bett] to u ?an all we c enjoy 9 ! _w2 & !re=e we ought to acquiesce 9 him z su*1 & say1 ,:om h ,i 9 heav5 b !e2 & !re is none1 or no?+1 ^u ! e>? t ,i desire besides !e1 ,psal4 lxxiii4 #be4 ,moreov]1 if we are tempt$ to be uneasy1 & rep9e at ! provid5ce ( ,god1 by reason ( ! _m evils t befal u 9 ! _w1 we ought to consid]1 t :5 we 7 giv5 up to ,god1 ?is impli$ 9 x an obligation to be cont5t to be at 8 disposal1 & to be satisfi$ ) :atev] he allots = u1 z n que/ion+ ! c>e & ju/ice ( 8 provid5ce1 9 :i* we 7 "u an indisp5sable obligation to acquiesce4 ,!re=e :5 ,god tries u1 by br++ u "u v>i\s afflictions1 our baptismal engagem5t obliges u to say1 ,x is ! ,"l1 let him d ) u :at seeme? good 9 8 sight4 7#b47 ,if we are expos$ to ! temptations ( ,satan1 or ^? inw>d sugge/ions1 :]eby s9ful objects are pres5t$ to our ?\ghts1 & a false gloss put ^u !m1 to induce u to a compliance !re)1 we are to improve our baptismal engagem5t1 by consid]+ t x conta9s a solemn ackn[l$gm5t ( ,god's "r to u1 exclusive ( all o!rs3 !re=e1 we _c b dread ! ?\ghts ( submitt+ to be vassals to ,satan1 :i* is1 9 effect1 to dis[n t allegiance :i* we owe to ,god1 & to say1 t o!r lords %all h dom9ion ov] u4 ,?is w h a t5d5cy to induce u to adh]e /$fa/ly to ,god1 z ! result ( our hav+ be5 devot$ to him 9 ?is ord9ance4 ,& if we are afraid ( be+ ensn>$ by ^? wiles & me?ods ( deceit1 :i* ,satan (t5 makes use (1 t are n always disc]n$ by u1 we are to consid] ourselves z hav+ be5 devot$ to ,*ri/2 &1 pursuant !reunto1 if we h1 9 any in/ance1 improv$ ?is solemn transaction1 we h giv5 up ourselves to him1 9 hope ( be+ "u 8 protection1 & int]e/$ 9 8 int]cession1 s t ?\gh we are sift$ z :eat1 our fai? may n fail1 ,luke xxii4 #ca1 #cb4 ,moreov]1 :5 we are assault$1 &1 z x 71 w\nd$ ) ,satan's fi]y d>ts1 :]eby great disc\ragem5ts are ?r[n 9 our way1 ! guilt ( s9 magnifi$1 z ?\gh x 7 unp>donable1 & ! /a9 & pollution !re( su*1 z c nev] be wa%$ away3 ,& :5 we are ready to conclude f h5ce1 t our /ate is hopeless1 & ! com=ts we once enjoy$1 irrecov]ably lo/2 ?is is1 inde$1 an afflictive case4 ,nev]!less1 our baptism is to be improv$ by u1 z consid]+ t remission ( s9s 0 ! bless+ desir$ & hop$ =1 inasmu* z x 0 signifi$ !reby2 s t we are to be s5sible t ! blood ( ,*ri/ cleanse? f all s92 & t1 z we 7 giv5 up to him1 9 hope ( obta9+ ?is privilege1 & h be5 enabl$ s9ce !n1 to give up ourselves to him by fai?1 & !re9 to improve our baptismal engagem5t2 we !re=e tru/1 t he w appe> = u1 rebuke ! adv]s>y1 e/abli% our com=ts1 & enable u to walk z ^?1 :o desire to recomm5d 8 grace to o!rs1 t !y may be enc\rag$ to adh]e to him1 by ! com=table s5se :i* we h ( 8 love %$ abroad 9 our he>ts1 by ! ,holy ,gho/4 #c4 ,our baptismal engagem5t is to be improv$ by u1 be=e & aft] we are br\ght into a conv]t$ /ate4 7#a47 ,unreg5]ate p]sons are to improve x1 z x %\ld af=d !m matt] ( deep humiliation1 t ?\gh !y h be5 devot$ to ,god1 & !reby 7 call$ by 8 "n1 & made p>tak]s ( ! ext]nal bless+s ( 8 cov5ant2 yet !y h be5 ali5at$ f ! life ( ,god1 & /rang]s to ! int]nal sav+ bless+s !re(4 ,!re 0 a pr(ession made1 9 baptism1 t !y /ood 9 ne$ ( ,*ri/'s m$iation1 to deliv] !m f ! guilt ( s91 & ( be+ cleans$ f ! pollution !re(1 :i* is ( a spread+ nature2 b !y h1 not)/&+1 giv5 way to x2 &1 h[ pure soev] !y h be5 9 _! own eyes1 are n yet wa%$ f _! fil?9ess1 ,prov4 xxx4 #ab4 ,n[ su* may take occasion f h5ce to plead e>ne/ly ) ,god = conv]t+ grace2 :i* is ! only means :]eby !y may "k t he has accept$ ( _! solemn d$ication to him2 or t !y are n only born ( wat]1 b ( ! ,_s2 & are made p>tak]s ( ! ?+ signifi$ 9 baptism1 )\t :i*1 ! ext]nal sign w n af=d any sav+ advantage4 ,we may also plead ) ,god1 t z we are pr(ess$ly 81 he w\ld ass]t 8 own "r to u1 ov]come u to himself1 & make u will+ 9 ! day ( 8 p[]1 ,psal4 cx4 #c4 7#b47 ,our baptismal engagem5t is con/antly to be improv$ by u1 if we are br\ght into a /ate ( grace1 9 ord] to ! gr[? & increase !re(2 especially if we are s5sible ( great decl5sion !re91 or t x is n1 9 all respects ) u1 z x once 02 if we are s5sible ( deadness & /upidity1 9 holy duties1 & /& 9 ne$ ( be+ quick5$1 excit$1 & br\ght into a lively frame ( _s1 or to be re/or$ aft] great back-slid+s2 if we w\ld h s9 mortifi$1 & ! secret work+s !re( 9 our he>t subdu$1 we ought to consid]1 t hav+ be5 baptiz$ into ,jesus ,*ri/1 we 7 baptiz$ into 8 dea?2 & t we are oblig$ h]eby to walk 9 newness ( life2 !re=e s9 %\ld n reign 9 our mortal bodies1 ,rom4 vi4 #c1 #d1 #ab4 ,& z we hope & tru/1 t we are made p>tak]s ( ! sav+ bless+s signifi$ 9 ?is ord9ance1 we desire to improve ! relation we /& 9 to ,*ri/1 z 8 p1 z a matt] ( enc\ragem5t1 t :5 we are oppress$1 he w und]take = u4 ,if we are de/itute ( assurance ( 8 love1 & our int]e/ 9 him1 we are to improve ! consid]ation ( our be+ 81 n only by pr(ess$ d$ication1 b by a fiducial adh]5ce to him2 ?is w enc\rage u to hope t he w enable u to walk holily & com=tably be=e him1 & lift up ! light ( 8 c\nt5ance ^u u1 z our reconcil$ ,god & ,fa!r4 ,&1 9 ! :ole c\rse ( our conv]sation x w be ( use1 = ! promot+ ! life ( fai?1 :i* consi/s 9 an entire dep5dance on him1 z ^? :o are s5sible t we c d no?+ )\t him1 to consid]1 t :5 we 7 fir/ devot$ to him1 x 0 ackn[l$g$1 & f ! "t1 :]e9 we h be5 enabl$ to give up ourselves to him by fai?1 we h be5 always s5sible t we /& 9 ne$ ( daily supplies ( grace f him1 z all our spr+s are 9 him4 ,moreov]1 our baptismal engagem5t is to be improv$1 z x is an inducem5t to u to h our conv]sation 9 hol9ess & righte\sness2 :]eby practical religion w be promot$ 9 all its bran*es1 :5 we consid] t we are n our own1 & !re=e d>e n ?9k ( liv+ z we li/1 or s]v+ div]s lu/s & pleasures1 b t we are oblig$ to make 8 reveal$ w 7^: we are1 & :om we desire to s]ve17 ! rule ( all our actions4 ,& la/ly1 we ought to walk 9 bro!rly love1 z be+ baptiz$ by ! ,_s into "o body1 #a ,cor4 xii4 #ac4 ,!y :o are p>tak]s ( ! sav+ bless+s signifi$ by baptism1 h gr\nd to conclude !mselves memb]s ( ,*ri/'s my/ical body1 or ! invisible *ur*1 ( :i* he is ! head4 ,?is is a spiritual baptism1 be+ ! effect ( div9e p[]1 & ! special "w ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 & c]ta9ly ?is w be an inducem5t to all :o are p>tak]s !re(1 to walk toge!r 9 bro!rly love1 z ^? :o are fav\r$ ) ! same privileges1 & hope to enjoy t complete bless$ness1 9 :i* !y1 :o are be=e devot$ to ,*ri/1 %all be = ev] ) him4 ,?us conc]n+ ! ord9ance ( baptism4 ,& n[ we are l$ to speak conc]n+ ! sacram5t ( ! ,"l's supp]1 :i* is consid]$ ei!r absolutely 9 itself1 or z comp>$ ) baptism4 ,& accord+ly x is enquir$2 :]e9 !y agree1 or diff]4 ,9 consid]+ ! nature ( ! ,"l's supp]1 x is f>!r enquir$2 h[ !y1 :o are to p>take ( x1 ought to prep>e !mselves = x be=e !y engage !re98 ,& !re are also two cases ( consci5ce answ]$2 ! "o respect+ ^? :o are n satisfi$ conc]n+ _! meetness = x2 ! o!r respect+ ^? :o ought to be kept f x4 ,we h also an acc\nt ( ! duties ( communicants1 :ile !y are engag$ 9 ?is ord9ance2 or ^? t are incumb5t on !m1 aft] !y h att5d$ on x4 ,^! ?+s are p>ticul>ly insi/$ on 9 sev]al foll[+ answ]s1 :i* we are n[ l$ to consid]4 ,que/4 ,,clxviii41 ,,clxix41 ,,clxx4 ,,que/4 ,,clxviii4 ,:at is ! ,"l's ,supp]8 ,,answ4 ,! ,"l's supp] is a sacram5t ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 :]e9 by giv+ & receiv+ bread & w9e1 accord+ to ! appo9tm5t ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 8 dea? is %ew$ =?2 & !y t wor?ily communicate1 fe$ ^u 8 body & blood1 to _! spiritual n\ri%m5t & gr[? 9 grace1 h _! union & communion ) him confirm$1 te/ify & r5ew _! ?ankfulness1 & engagem5t to ,god1 & _! mutual love & fell[%ip ea* ) o!r1 z memb]s ( ! same my/ical body4 ,,que/4 ,,clxix4 ,h[ ha? ,*ri/ appo9t$ bread & w9e to be giv5 & receiv$ 9 ! sacram5t ( ! ,"l's supp]8 ,,answ4 ,*ri/ ha? appo9t$ ! m9i/]s ( 8 ^w1 9 ! adm9i/ration ( ?is sacram5t ( ! ,"l's supp]1 to set ap>t ! bread & w9e f common use1 by ! ^w ( in/itution1 ?anksgiv+1 & pray]1 to take & break ! bread1 & to give bo? ! bread1 & ! w9e to ! communicants1 :o are1 by ! same appo9tm5t1 to take1 & eat ! bread1 & to dr9k ! w9e1 9 ?ankful remembrance1 t ! body ( ,*ri/ 0 brok5 & giv51 & 8 blood %$ = !m4 ,,que/4 ,,clxx4 ,h[ d !y t wor?ily communicate 9 ! ,"l's supp]1 fe$ ^u ! body & blood ( ,*ri/ !re98 ,,answ4 ,z ! body & blood ( ,*ri/ are n corporally or c>nally pres5t 91 )1 or "u ! bread & w9e 9 ! ,"l's supp]1 & yet are spiritually pres5t to ! fai? ( ! receiv]1 no less truly & really ?an ! elem5ts !mselves are to _! outw>d s5ses2 s !y t wor?ily communicate 9 ! sacram5t ( ! ,"l's supp]1 d !re9 fe$ ^u ! body & blood ( ,*ri/1 n aft] a corporal1 or c>nal1 b 9 a spiritual mann]1 yet truly & really1 :ile by fai? !y receive & apply unto !mselves ,*ri/ crucifi$1 & all ! b5efits ( 8 dea?4 ,!re are sev]al ?+s conta9$ 9 ^! answ]s1 viz4 ,i4 ,! g5]al description ( ?is ord9ance1 z x is call$ a sacram5t ( ! ,new ,te/am5t2 9 :i* we %all be l$ to speak conc]n+ ! p]son by :om x 0 in/itut$ 9 common ) o!r ord9ances2 & t is our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,,ii4 ,we %all consid] ! p]sons by :om x is to be adm9i/]$1 namely1 ! m9i/]s1 or pa/ors ( p>ticul> *ur*es2 inasmu* z x is an ord9ance giv5 only to ^? :o are 9 *ur*-communion4 ,,iii4 ,we h an acc\nt ( ! matt] !re(1 or ! outw>d elem5ts1 to wit1 bread & w9e4 ,,iv4 ,we %all consid] ! m9i/]s act1 antec$5t to ! *ur*'s p>tak+ ( ?is ord9ance1 9 sett+ ap>t ! elem5ts f a common to a sacr$ use2 :i* is to be done by ! ^w & pray]1 jo9$ ) ?anksgiv+4 ,v4 ,we h an acc\nt ( ! actions1 bo? ( ! m9i/] & p2 ! "o breaks ! bread1 & p\rs out ! w9e4 ,9 ord] to _! be+ di/ribut$ among ^? :o are to receive !m2 ! o!r1 to wit1 ! communicants1 p>take ( !m1 & jo9 ) him 9 eat+ ! bread1 & dr9k+ ! w9e4 ,,vi4 ,we are to consid] :at is signifi$ h]eby1 namely1 ! body & blood ( ,*ri/2 :i* are n suppos$ to be corporally & c>nally1 b spiritually pres5t to ! fai? ( ! receiv]s1 ^u :i* acc\nt !y may be said to fe$ ^u ! body & blood ( ,*ri/1 & apply ! b5efits ( 8 dea? to !mselves4 ,,vii4 ,we h an acc\nt ( ! p]sons :o hope to enjoy ^! privileges1 & p>take ( ! ,"l's supp] 9 a "r mann]2 ^! are said wor?ily to communicate2 z also ! ends :i* !y ought to h 9 view1 namely1 _! spiritual n\ri%m5t1 & gr[? 9 grace1 _! enjoy+ communion ) ,*ri/2 & t love t !y are oblig$ to express to ea* o!r1 z memb]s ( ! same my/ical body4 ,i4 ,x is an ord9ance ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 in/itut$ by our ,savi\r4 ,t x is an ord9ance1 is evid5t1 9 t x is f\nd$ on a div9e comm&2 z appe>s f ! words ( in/itution1 9 ,matt4 xxvi4 #bf1 #bg4 ,take eat1 ?is is my body2 & he took ! cup1 & gave x to !m1 say+1 ,dr9k ye all ( x1 c4 ,& ?is is also intimat$ by ! apo/le1 :51 speak+ p>ticul>ly conc]n+ x1 z also ! mann] 9 :i* x is to be p]=m$1 he says1 ,i h receiv$ ( ! ,"l1 t :i* also ,i deliv]$ unto y1 #a ,cor4 xi4 #bc4 ,moreov]1 !re is a bless+ annex$ to our p>tak+ ( x 9 a "r mann]2 :i* may pla9ly be inf]r$ f ! apo/le's di/+ui%+ ^? :o receive x wor?ily1 f o!rs t receive x unwor?ily1 or 9 an unbecom+ mann]2 ( :om ! =m] are said to come toge!r = ! bett]1 ! latt] = ! worse1 v]4 #ag4 & to p>take ( ! ,"l's supp] = ! bett]1 is to p>take ( x = our spiritual advantage1 :i* supposes1 t !re are "s bless+s annex$ to x1 :i* r5d] x n only a duty1 b an ord9ance1 or means ( grace4 ,&1 t x is a gospel-ord9ance ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 appe>s f ! "t ( its be+ in/itut$ by our ,savi\r1 z well z ! end & design !re(4 ,x is p>ticul>ly intimat$1 t ,*ri/ in/itut$ ?is ord9ance imm$iately be=e 8 la/ suff]+s1 z a memorial ( 8 dy+ love4 ,?us ! apo/le says1 ,! same night 9 :i* he 0 betray$1 he took bread1 v]4 #bc4 ,& t x 0 design$ to cont9ue z a /&+ ord9ance 9 ! *ur* ?r\gh\t all ages1 appe>s f :at he f>!r adds1 ,z (t5 z ye eat ?is bread1 & dr9k ?is cup1 ye d %ew ! ,"l's dea?1 till he come1 v]4 #bf4 ,! contr>y to ?is is ma9ta9$ by "s mod]n en?usia/s1 :o d5y x to be an ord9ance1 z !y also d baptism2 conclud+ t no c]emony1 or significant sign1 is consi/5t ) ! gospel-disp5sation4 ,& z = :at ! apo/le says conc]n+ our %ew+ =? ! ,"l's dea? till he come1 !y suppose1 t h]eby is meant1 till he comes by ! effusion ( ! ,_s2 & !re=e1 if x 0 an ord9ance at fir/1 x ceas$ to be s :5 ! ,_s 0 p\r$ =? on ! *ur*1 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! gospel-disp5sation4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 #a4 ,t c]emonial in/itutions are n inconsi/5t ) ! gospel-disp5sation1 inasmu* z !y may n be design$ to signify "s b5efits to be procur$ by ,*ri/1 z !y did1 :i* 7 in/itut$ "u ! c]emonial law2 b !y may be consid]$ z rememorative signs ( ! "w ( r$emption1 :i* has be5 br\ght to p]fection by him4 #b4 ,:5 ! apo/le1 9 ! scripture b n[ m5tion$1 says1 t we %ew ! ,"l's dea? till he come1 x _c be meant conc]n+ 8 com+ 9 ! pl5tiful effusion ( ! ,_s2 inasmu* z ?is privilege 0 conf]r$ on ! *ur* 9 ! apo/le's days1 at ! same "t1 :5 he speaks ( _! %ew+ =? 8 dea?4 ,!re=e1 d\btless1 he int5ds !reby ,*ri/'s second com+1 :5 ?is1 & all o!r ord9ances1 :i* are n[ obs]v$ 9 ! *ur*1 z adapt$ to ! pres5t imp]fect /ate !re(1 %all cease2 we mu/ !re=e conclude f h5ce1 t x 0 design$ to be cont9u$ 9 ! *ur* 9 all ages1 z x is at ?is day4 ,,ii4 ,we are to consid] ! p]sons by :om ?is ord9ance is to be adm9i/]$2 & ^! are only su* z are lawfully call$1 & set ap>t to ! pa/oral (fice1 ^: "w is to fe$ ! *ur*1 n only by ! prea*+ ( ! ^w1 b by ! adm9i/ration ( ! sacram5ts1 :i* are ord9ances = _! fai?1 9 :i* !y are said to receive1 & spiritually fe$ ^u ,*ri/ & 8 b5efits2 ^u :i* acc\nt ,god promises to give 8 p pa/ors accord+ to 8 own he>t1 :o %\ld fe$ !m ) k & und]/&+1 ,j]4 iii4 #ae4 ,n[ t none b ^! are appo9t$ to adm9i/] ?is ord9ance1 is evid5t 9 t !y1 :o p>take ( x1 are said to h communion ) him1 & ) "o ano!r !re91 = _! mutual edification & spiritual advantage2 !re=e x do? n belong to mank9d 9 g5]al1 b ! *ur* 9 p>ticul>4 ,&1 to prev5t confusion !re91 ,*ri/ has appo9t$ "o1 or m prop] (fic]s 9 8 *ur*es1 to :om ! managem5t ( ?is "w is committ$2 :o are call$ h]eunto1 by ! provid5ce ( ,god1 & ! cons5t & desire ( ! *ur*1 to :om !y are to m9i/]4 ,,iii4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! matt]1 or ! outw>d elem5ts to be us$ 9 ! ,"l's supp]2 & ^! are bread & w9e4 ,?us x is said1 ,jesus took bread1 ,matt4 xxvi4 #bf4 & he also took ! cup2 :i*1 by a metonymy1 is put = ! w9e3 ,=1 our ,savi\r ref]r+ to ?is action1 speaks ( 8 dr9k+ ! fruit ( ! v9e1 v]4 #bi4 ,z = ! bread t is to be us$ 9 ?is ord9ance1 !re 0 a v w>m debate betwe5 ! ,lat9 & ,greek *ur* conc]n+ x2 ! =m]1 z ! ,papi/s d at ?is day1 conclud+ x absolutely necess>y1 t x %\ld be unleav5$ bread1 inasmu* z t k9d ( bread 0 us$ by our ,"l1 :5 he fir/ in/itut$ x1 :i* 0 at ! "t ( ! passov]1 :5 no leav5 0 to be f\nd 9 _! h\ses4 ,& !y make x also a significant sign ( ! s9c]ity & tru? ) :i* ! ,"l's supp] ought to be eat52 = :i*1 !y ref] to :at ! apo/le says1 9 #a ,cor4 v4 #h4 ,let z keep ! fea/1 n ) old leav51 nei!r ) ! leav5 ( malice & wick$ness2 b ) ! unleav5$ bread ( s9c]ity & tru?4 ,b ?is seems only to be an allusion to ! use ( unleav5$ bread 9 ! passov]2 :i*1 x may be1 might h a typical ref]5ce to t s9c]ity & tru? ) :i* all ! ord9ances ( ,god are to be engag$ 92 b x does n suffici5tly appe> t he int5ds h]eby t ! bread us$ 9 ! ,"l's supp] %\ld be ( ?is k9d1 or1 t x 0 design$ to signify ! frame ( _s ) :i* ?is ord9ance is to be celebrat$4 ,on ! o!r h&1 ! ,greek *ur* ?\ght t ! bread ought to be leav5$1 accord+ to our common practice at ?is day1 x be+ ! same t 0 us$ at o!r times4 ,& ?is seems mo/ eligible1 z x puts a j diff]5ce betwe5 ! bread us$ 9 ! passov]1 :i* 0 a "p ( ! c]emonial law1 & a gospel-in/itution1 t is di/9ct f x4 ,b1 ,i ?9k1 !re is no ne$ to debate ei!r side ( ! "q ) too mu* w>m?1 x be+ a matt] ( no great importance4 ,z = ! w9e t is to be us$ 9 ?is ord9ance1 x is a necess>y "p !re(2 & !re=e ! ,papi/s are guilty ( sacrilege 9 )hold+ ! cup f ! common p#ig4 ,,iv4 ,we are n[ to consid] :at ! m9i/] is to d1 antec$5t to ! *ur*'s p>tak+ ( ! ,"l's supp]3 ,he is to set ap>t ! outw>d elem5ts ( bread & w9e f a common1 to ?is p>ticul> holy use4 ,^u :i* acc\nt x may be said to be sanctifi$ by ! ^w ( ,god & pray]1 #a ,tim4 iv4 #e4 ,! words ( in/itution conta9 an intimation t ^! elem5ts are to be us$ 9 ?is ord9ance1 by ,*ri/'s appo9tm5t2 )\t :i*1 no significant sign c\ld be us$ 9 any religi\s matt]s4 ,&1 z = pray]1 ?is is agreeable to ,*ri/'s practice2 =1 he took bread & bless$ x1 or pray$ = a bless+ on x2 & z ! apo/le expresses x2 ?is 0 accompani$ ) ?anksgiv+1 z he says2 ,:5 he _h giv5 ?anks he brake x1 ,matt4 xxvi4 #bf4 #a ,cor4 xi4 #bd4 :i* is agreeable to ! nature & design ( ! ord9ance1 z h]e9 we pray = ! be/ ( bless+s1 & express our ?ankfulness to him = ! b5efits ( ,*ri/'s r$emption4 ,"h ,i _c b obs]ve h[ ! ,papi/s p]v]t ?is ord9ance 9 ! mann] ( consecrat+ ! bread1 :i* ! prie/ does only by repeat+ ^! words 9 ,lat92 ,?is is my body2 & f !nce !y take occasion to advance ! absurd doctr9e ( transub/antiation2 & suppose1 t1 by ^! words pron\nc$1 ! bread is *ang$ into ! body & blood ( ,*ri/2 :i* !y ass]t1 contr>y to all s5se & reason1 z well z ! end & design ( ! ord9ance2 & f h5ce x w foll[1 t man has a p[] to make ! body & blood ( ,*ri/2 & ano!r consequ5ce !re(1 w be1 t ! human nature ( ,*ri/ is omnipres5t1 :i* is inconsi/5t ) a f9ite nature1 & ^? prop]ties t belong to x z su*2 f :5ce x is to be conclud$1 t x is no :]e else b 9 heav52 & x involves 9 x ! greate/ contradiction to suppose t x is bread1 & hav+ all ! qualities !re(2 & yet our s5ses mu/ be s f> impos$ on1 z t we mu/ believe t x is n s1 b ,*ri/'s body4 ,x also supposes1 t ,*ri/ has z _m bodies z !re are waf]s 9 ! _w2 :i* is a mon/r\s absurdity4 ,x likewise conf\nds ! sign ) ! ?+ signifi$1 & is v opposite to ! s5se ( ^? words ( scripture1 ,?is is my body2 :i* implies no m1 ?an t ! bread1 :i* is ! same 9 itself1 aft] ! words ( consecration1 z x 0 be=e1 is an ext]nal symbol ( ,*ri/'s body1 t is1 ( ! suff]+s :i* he endur$ !re9 = 8 p4 ,v4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! actions bo? ( ! m9i/] & ! *ur*1 :5 engag$ 9 ?is ord9ance1 viz4 break+1 di/ribut+1 eat+ ! bread1 p\r+ =?1 & dr9k+ ! w9e1 = ! ends appo9t$ by ,*ri/1 9 in/itut+ ?is ord9ance4 ,:e!r our ,savi\r gave ! bread & w9e to e "o ( ! disciples 9 p>ticul>1 is n suffici5tly det]m9$ by ! words ( in/itution3 ,=1 ?\gh ,mat!w & ,m>k say1 ,he gave ! bread & ! cup to ! disciples1 ,matt4 xxvi4 #bf1 #bg4 & ,m>k xiv4 #bb1 #bc4 ,yet ,luke speak+ ei!r conc]n+ ! cup us$ 9 ! passov]1 or t 9 ! ,"l's supp]1 repres5ts our ,savi\r z say+ to 8 disciples1 ,take ?is & divide x among y\rselves1 ,luke xxii4 #ag4 :i* seems to intimate t he di/ribut$ x to "o or m ( !m1 to be convey$ to ! re/1 t !y might divide x among !mselves2 :i* is agreeable to ! practice ( sev]al ( ! re=m$ *ur*es 9 our day1 & seems mo/ exp$i5t 9 case ! numb] ( ! communicants is v great1 & ! elem5ts _c be s conv5i5tly giv5 by ! pa/or into ! h& ( e "o4 ,"h ,i may obs]ve h[ ! ,papi/s p]v]t ?is "p ( ! ,"l's supp]2 inasmu* z !y w n p]mit ! common p to t\* ! bread ) _! h&s1 le/ !y %\ld defile x2 b ! prie/ puts x into _! m\?s2 = :i* purpose x is made up into small1 r\nd waf]s2 & ! p are ord]$ to take great c>e t !y d n use _! tee? 9 *ew+ x2 = t w\ld be1 z x 71 a crucify+ ,*ri/ afre%1 z (f]+ a k9d ( viol5ce to :at !y call 8 body4 ,b ^! ?+s are s v absurd & unscriptural1 t !y confute !mselves4 ,& _! consecrat+ a waf] to be res]v$ 9 a case prep>$ = t purpose1 & set ^u ! alt> 9 ! *ur*1 to be wor%ipp$ by all t come ne> x1 sav\rs ( gross sup]/ition & idolatry4 ,we may f>!r obs]ve1 t !y d5y ! p ! cup 9 ?is ord9ance1 b n ! prie/s2 = :at reason1 x is h>d to det]m9e4 ,&1 !y mix ! w9e ) wat]2 :i*1 ?\gh x does n seem to be agreeable to ,*ri/'s in/itution1 yet x 0 (t5 practis$ by ! anci5t *ur*1 f :5ce !y took x2 & _! mak+ ?is a sacram5tal sign ( ,*ri/'s div9e & human nature1 unit$ toge!r 9 "o p]son1 is mu* m unw>rantable2 nor c ,i approve ( :at o!rs suppose1 viz4 t x signifies ! blood & wat] t came out ( 8 side :5 he 0 pi]c$ on ! cross4 ,&1 ,i c h>dly ?9k "s ,prote/ants altoge!r free f ! *>ge ( sup]/ition1 :5 !y s t5aci\sly adh]e to ! use ( r$ w9e1 z be>+ "s small resemblance to ! col\r ( ,*ri/'s blood2 = :i* reason o!rs *use to be> _! te/imony aga9/ ?is ungr\nd$ op9ion1 by ! us+ ( :ite w9e1 )\t suppos+ t any ?+ is signifi$ by x m ?an by r$2 & o!rs *use to use "o sort at "o "t1 & ano!r at ano!r1 to signify t ?is is an indiff]5t matt]2 & ^!1 ,i ?9k1 are mo/ 9 ! "r4 ,moreov]1 ! practice ( ! ,papi/s1 & "s o!rs1 9 receiv+ ! ,"l's supp] fa/+1 to ! end t ! consecrat$ bread may n be mix$ ) undige/$ food1 is n only unw>rantable1 b sup]/iti\s1 z well z contr>y to :at we read conc]n+ our ,savi\r & 8 apo/les p>tak+ ( ! ,"l's supp] 9 ! fir/ in/itution !re(1 imm$iately aft] hav+ eat5 ! passov]1 & to :at ! apo/le sugge/s1 :5 he reproves ! *ur* at ,cor9?1 = eat+ & dr9k+ to excess imm$iately be=e !y p>took ( ! ,"l's supp]2 ^u :i* occasion he advises !m to eat & dr9k 7?\gh ) mod]ation7 9 _! own h\ses1 #a ,cor4 xi4 #ba1 #bb4 ,aga91 ! adm9i/r+ ! ,"l's supp] privately1 z ! ,papi/s & o!rs d1 to sick p1 seems to be contr>y to ! design ( its be+ a *ur*-ord9ance2 & :51 to give c\nt5ance to ?is practice1 x is /yl$1 z by ! =m] ( ^!1 a viaticum1 or means to convey ! s\l1 if x %\ld soon aft] dep>t out ( ! body1 to heav51 !y are mu* m remote f our ,savi\r's design 9 in/itut+ ?is ord9ance2 nei!r d !y rightly und]/& ! s5se ( ! scripture1 f :5ce !y inf] ! necessity !re(1 except ye eat ! fle% ( ! ,son ( man1 & dr9k 8 blood1 ye h no life 9 y1 ,john vi4 #ec4 :5 !y apply x to ?is purpose4 ,!re is ano!r ?+ t mu/ n be :olly pass$ ov]1 viz4 ! v>i\s ge/ures us$ 9 receiv+ ! ,"l's supp]4 ,! ,papi/s n only receive x kneel+2 b1 !y allege1 t !y ought to d s1 z be+ oblig$ to adore ! body & blood ( ,*ri/1 :i*1 z !y absurdly suppose1 is really pres5t1 inasmu* z ! bread is transub/antiat$1 or turn$ into x4 ,& ! ,lu!rans1 ) equal absurdity ass]t1 t ! body ( ,*ri/1 is really1 ?\gh invisibly1 pres5t 9 ! bread2 :i* is :at !y call consub/antiation4 ,"s o!r ,prote/ants1 inde$1 plead = ! receiv+ x kneel+1 z suppos+ ,*ri/ to be spiritually1 ?\gh n corporally1 pres5t !re92 & !re=e !y d n wor%ip ! bread & w9e1 b our ,savi\r2 :i*1 !y suppose1 !y ought to d ) ?is becom+ rev]5ce4 ,:at ,i w\ld take leave to say1 9 answ] to ?is1 is1 t we humbly hope & tru/1 t ,*ri/1 accord+ to 8 promise1 is pres5t ) 8 p 9 all 8 ord9ances2 yet1 x is n suppos$ t we are oblig$ to engage 9 e "o ( !m kneel+4 ,b t :i* det]m9es ! fai? & practice ( all o!r re=m$ *ur*es1 :o d n use ?is ge/ure 9 ! ,"l's supp]1 is1 because x is contr>y to ! example ( our ,savi\r & 8 apo/les1 :5 x 0 fir/ celebrat$2 :i* ought to be a rule to ! *ur*es 9 all succe$+ ages4 ,if x be said1 t ?is is a ge/ure mo/ agreeable to pray]1 or1 at lea/1 t sitt+ is n s4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t x is n an ord9ance pr9cipally or only design$ = pray]2 =1 :atev] pray]s we put up to ,god !re91 are %ort1 ejaculatory1 & mix$ ) o!r m$itations1 :i* may be p]=m$ ) an awful rev]5ce ( ! div9e maje/y1 su* z we ought to h 9 o!r acts ( religi\s wor%ip1 ?\gh we d n use t ge/ure ( kneel+4 ,& besides1 we ?9k ourselves oblig$ to receive ! ,"l's supp] sitt+1 t be+ a table ge/ure 9 use among u1 9 l mann] z t :i* our ,savi\r & 8 apo/les us$1 0 among ! ea/]n nations4 ,z = ! re=m$ ,gallican *ur*es1 !y receive x = ! mo/ "p1 /&+2 :i*1 be+ a m$ium betwe5 bo? extremes1 !y suppose to be mo/ eligible4 ,b ?is n be+ a table-ge/ure1 nor1 9 t respect1 con=m$ to t :i* 0 us$ by our ,savi\r & 8 apo/les1 ,i _c ?9k x w>rantable4 ,nev]!less1 :5 ! ge/ure ( /&+ or sitt+ is made a significant sign z "s d ! =m]1 ( our be+ s]vants1 ready to obey ! w ( ,*ri/ our great ,"l & ,ma/]2 or1 z o!rs expla9 x1 z signify+ our be+ travell]s to ! heav5ly c\ntry2 & ! latt]1 viz4 sitt+1 ( our famili>ity1 or communion ) ,*ri/4 ,^! are r ! result ( human inv5tion1 ?an f\nd$ on a div9e in/itution1 s9ce we h n ! lea/ acc\nt 9 scripture1 ( ^! ?+s be+ signifi$ !reby4 ,?is leads u to consid]1 ,,vi4 ,! ?+ signifi$ 9 ?is ord9ance1 & 9 :at respect ,*ri/ is said to be pres5t !re91 toge!r ) ! b5efits expect$ f him1 z we are said to fe$ ^u him by fai? = our spiritual n\ri%m5t & gr[? 9 grace4 ,i _c b ?9k t ! g5]al design h]e(1 is n mu* unlike to t :i* 0 orda9$ "u ! c]emonial law1 9 :i*1 aft] ! sacrifice 0 (f]$1 "p ( x 0 res]v$ to be eat5 9 ! holy place1 ,lev4 vi4 #af4 :i* 0 a significant fea/ ^u a sacrifice4 ,9 l mann]1 ! ,"l's supp]1 :i* comes 9 ! room ( ! passov]1 is orda9$ to be a fea/ on ,*ri/'s sacrifice2 s ! apo/le /yles x1 :5 he says1 ,*ri/1 our passov]1 is sacrific$ = u3 ,!re=e let u keep ! fea/1 c4 #a ,cor4 v4 #g1 #h4 ,! fiducial application ( ,*ri/1 & ! b5efits ( 8 dea?1 is ! pr9cipal ?+ to be consid]$ 9 ?is gospel-fe/ival4 ,h[ev]1 !re are "s cautions necess>y to be obs]v$ ) respect to ! ?+s signifi$ !re91 z :at may be useful to u t our fai? may be ex]cis$ 9 a "r mann]4 ,!re=e let x be consid]$1 #a4 ,t ?\gh ! ,"l's supp] 0 in/itut$ 9 commemoration ( ,*ri/'s love1 express$ 9 8 dea?1 :i* 0 ! la/ & mo/ bitt] "p ( 8 suff]+s = our r$emption4 ,yet he did n design h]eby to exclude 8 o!r suff]+s 9 life2 nor1 inde$1 8 :ole c\rse ( ob$i5ce f 8 inc>nation to 8 dea?2 s9ce x is v evid5t t ! dea? ( ,*ri/ is (t5 consid]$ 9 scripture1 by a synecdo*e1 z d5ot+ ! :ole c\rse ( ob$i5ce1 bo? active & passive1 :i* is ! matt] ( our ju/ification2 & !re=e is to be ! object on :i* our fai? is to be conv]sant 9 ! ,"l's supp]1 z well z 8 suff]+s 91 or imm$iately be=e 8 dea?4 #b4 ,:5 ,*ri/'s suff]+s ^u ! cross are said to be signifi$ by ! bread & w9e2 we are n to conclude t ^! suff]+s are to be s di/9ctly or sep>ately consid]$1 z t ! bread brok51 is design$ to signify ! pa9s t he endur$ ^u ! cross1 :5 8 body 0 z x 7 brok51 its t5dons1 n]ves1 & fibres snapp$ asund]1 & 8 jo9ts dislocat$1 by be+ /ret*$ !reon2 & ! w9e p\r$ =?1 to signify ! %$d+ 8 blood :5 8 h&s & feet 7 pi]c$ ) ! nails1 & 8 side ) ! spe>1 z "s suppose2 s9ce all ^! ?+s are to be made ! subjects ( our affectionate m$itation 9 e "p ( ?is ord9ance1 :ile we are tak5 up ) ! contemplation ( 8 la/ suff]+s4 ,& ?is seems to give c\nt5ance to ! practice ( _m ( ! re=m$ *ur*es1 9 consecrat+ & di/ribut+ ! bread & w9e toge!r2 ?\gh x is true1 _m ?9k1 on ! o!r h&1 t ! elem5ts are to be sep>ately consecrat$1 z well z di/ribut$1 x be+ mo/ agreeable to :at is said conc]n+ ,*ri/'s bless+ ! bread1 & giv+ x to 8 disciples1 & aft]w>ds tak+ ! cup1 & giv+ x to !m1 ,matt4 xxvi4 #bf1 #bg4 ,h[ev]1 if ?is be all[$ (1 x is n necess>y = u to inf] f h5ce1 t ea* ( ^! elem5ts are design$ to signify "s di/9ct p>ts ( ,*ri/'s suff]+s on ! cross1 b only t ! ord9ance is to be /ill cont9u$1 ! :ole includ+ 9 x two ext]nal & visible signs to be us$1 ea* ( :i* signify ! means :]eby he procur$ our r$emption2 &1 inde$1 :5 ! w9e is p\r$ =?1 & set ap>t = ano!r "p ( ?is ord9ance1 we are n s mu* to ent] on a new subject 9 our m$itation1 ?\gh ! sign be diff]5t f t ( ! bread1 z to proce$ 9 ?9k+ on1 & improv+ ! love ( ,*ri/1 9 8 humbl+ himself1 & becom+ ob$i5t unto dea?1 ev5 ! dea? ( ! cross1 ,phil4 ii4 #h4 & all ?is is signifi$ by ?is sign1 z well z ! o!r1 nei!r ( :i* are adapt$ to ?is end1 o!rwise ?an by div9e appo9tm5t4 #c4 ,we mu/ take he$ t we d n make m significant signs 9 ! bread & w9e ?an ,*ri/ has done2 z "s suppose1 t almo/ e +r$i5t or action us$ 9 mak+ !m1 is to be appli$ to signify "s ?+s t he has done or suff]$ = our r$emption4 ,x is a v great lib]ty t "s take 9 expatiat+ on ?is subject1 & apply+ x to ?is ord9ance4 ,we h a specim5 h]e( conta9$ 9 an hymn1 compos$ to be sung z a ?anksgiv+ aft] ! receiv+ ! ,"l's supp]#ih2 9 :i* ! corn1 z fir/ liv+ & gr[+1 & aft]w>ds cut d[n1 & by ?re%+1 sep>at$ f ! husk1 & !n gr\nd 9 ! mill1 & bak$ 9 ! ov51 are all made significant signs ( ! suff]+s & torm5ts :i* our ,savi\r endur$4 ,& ! corn be+ unit$ 9 "o loaf1 is made a sign ( ! union betwe5 ,*ri/ & 8 *ur*4 ,9 l mann] ! grapes be+ ga!r$1 press$1 & made into w9e1 is suppos$ to signify our spiritual joy1 aris+ f ,*ri/'s %$d+ 8 blood4 ,&1 z _m grapes make "o v9e1 s believ]s %\ld be unit$ by fai? & love4 ,:at l5g?s is x possible = ! wit & fancy ( m5 to run1 :5 !y h a fruitful inv5tion1 & are dispos$ to make significant signs1 & apply !m to ?is ord9ance )\t a div9e w>rant6 #d4 ,:5 we m$itate on ,*ri/'s suff]+s1 our fai? is n to re/ 91 or pr9cipally be fix$ on ! griev\sness ( !m1 z ,dr4 ,goodw9 obs]ves#ii2 s t we %\ld only endeav\r h]eby to h our he>ts mov$ to a rel5t+1 & compassion express$ t[>ds him1 & indignation aga9/ ! ,jews t crucifi$ him1 toge!r ) an admir+ ( 8 noble & h]oical love h]e92 s t if p]sons c get _! he>ts ?us affect$1 !y judge & acc\nt ?is to be grace2 :]eas1 x is no m ?an :at ! l tragical /ory ( "s great & noble p]sonage 7full ( h]oical virtues & +5uity2 yet inhumanly & ungratefully us$7 do? ord9>ily "w 9 +5u\s spirits1 :o read or he> ( x2 :i*1 :5 x rea*e? no high]1 x is s f> f be+ fai?1 t x is b a c>nal & fle%ly devotion2 & ,*ri/ himself1 at 8 suff]+1 f\nd fault )1 z n be+ spiritual1 :5 he says1 ,daught]s ( ,j]usalem weep n = me1 b = y\rselves & = y\r *ildr51 ,luke xxiii4 #bh4 t is1 n s mu* = ?is1 :5 y see me ?us unwor?ily h&l$ by ^? = :om ,i die1 z = y\rselves4 ,moreov]1 he f>!r adds1 t x 0 n ! malice ( ! ,jews1 ! fals5ess ( ,judas1 ! fe>fulness ( ,pilate1 ! iniquity ( ! times he fell into1 t wr\ght our ,savi\r's dea?2 ,god ! ,fa!r _h an high] design h]e93 ,& ?is our fai? is con/antly to be conv]sant ab\t1 consid]+ x z ! result ( an et]nal agreem5t betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 & ( t cov5ant :i* he came into ! _w to fulfil2 & 8 be+ made s9 = u1 to take away our s9s by ! atonem5t :i* he made h]eby4 ,&1 besides ?is1 we may add1 t ! highe/ & mo/ affect+ consid]ation 9 ,*ri/'s suff]+s1 ought to conta9 9 x ! idea ( 8 be+ a div9e p]son1 :i* is ! only ?+ t argu$ !m suffici5t to answ] ! great ends design$ !reby1 z x r5d]$ !m ( inf9ite value2 & x 0 ^u ?is acc\nt t 8 condesc5sion express$ h]e91 might truly be said to be inf9ite4 ,^! ?+s1 ,i say1 we are pr9cipally to re/ 91 :5 we m$itate on ,*ri/'s suff]+s 9 ?is ord9ance2 ?\gh ! o!r1 :i* are exce$+ly mov+ & affect+ 9 _! k9d1 are n to be pass$ ov]2 s9ce ! ,holy ,gho/ has1 = ?is end1 giv5 a p>ticul> acc\nt !re( 9 ! gospels1 n b>ely z an hi/orical relation ( :at 0 done to him1 b z a conv9c+ evid5ce ( ! greatness ( 8 love to u4 ,?us conc]n+ ,*ri/'s dea?1 %ew$ =? or signifi$ 9 ?is ord9ance4 ,we are f>!r1 "u ?is head1 to consid] h[ he is pres5t1 & !y :o engage 9 x aright fe$ on 8 body & blood by fai?4 ,we are n to suppose t ,*ri/ is pres5t 9 a corporal way1 s t we %\ld be said to p>take ( 8 body 9 a lit]al s5se2 b he be+ a div9e p]son1 & consequ5tly omnipres5t2 & hav+ promis$ 8 pres5ce ) 8 *ur* 9 all ages1 & places1 :5 met toge!r 9 8 "n2 9 ?is respect he is pres5t ) !m1 9 l mann] z he is 9 o!r ord9ances1 to supply _! wants1 he> _! pray]s1 & /r5g!n !m aga9/ corruption & temptation1 & remove _! guilt by ! application ( 8 blood1 :i* is pres5t$ z an object = _! contemplation 9 a m peculi> mann] 9 ?is ord9ance4 ,z = our fe$+ on1 or be+ n\ri%$ by ! body & blood ( ,*ri/1 ^! are metaphorical expressions1 tak5 f1 & adapt$ to ! nature & quality ( ! bread & w9e by :i* x is signifi$2 b t :i* we are to und]/& h]eby1 is1 our graces be+ f>!r /r5g!n$ & e/abli%$1 & we enabl$ to ex]cise !m ) great] vig\r & delight2 & ?is d]iv$ f ,*ri/1 & p>ticul>ly f\nd$ on 8 dea?4 ,&1 :5 we are said to fe$ ^u him1 9 ord] h]eunto1 x d5otes ! application ( :at he has done & suff]$1 to ourselves2 &1 9 ord] h]eunto1 we are to br+ our s9s1 ) all ! guilt t att5ds !m1 z x 71 to ! foot ( ! cross ( ,*ri/1 confess & humble our s\ls = !m be=e him1 & by fai? plead ! virtue ( 8 dea?1 9 ord] to our obta9+ =giv5ess1 &1 at ! same "t1 r5ew our d$ication to him1 :ile hop+ & pray+ = ! bless+s & privileges ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 :i* 7 pur*as$ by him4 ,moreov]1 !re is ano!r ?+ signifi$ 9 ?is ord9ance1 z a f>!r end = :i* x 0 in/itut$1 namely1 9 t we are to h communion ) "o ano!r1 & !reby express our mutual love1 z memb]s ( ,*ri/'s my/ical body1 :o h ! same end 9 view1 & make use ( ! same means1 viz4 ,*ri/ crucifi$1 z we att5d on ! same ord9ance 9 :i* ?is is set =?1 & hav+ ! same common necessities1 infirmities & corruptions1 & ! same enc\ragem5ts = our fai?4 ,!re=e we ought to sympa?ize ) "o ano!r1 &1 by fai? & pray]1 be helpful to !m1 ) :om we jo9 9 ?is ord9ance1 :ile we are repres5t+ our own case 9 common ) !irs1 be=e ! ,"l4 ,?is leads u to consid]1 ,,vii4 ,:at ought to be ! qualifications ( ^? :o h a "r to1 & are oblig$ to p>take ( ! ,"l's supp]3 ,^! are express$ 9 g5]al t]ms by ! apo/le1 by disc]n+ ! ,"l's body1 #a ,cor4 xi4 #bi4 ,n[ ?is a p]son _c d1 :o is ignorant ( ! design ( 8 dea?2 !re=e !re mu/ be "s degree ( k 9 ^? :o are qualifi$ = ?is ord9ance4 ,!re mu/ also be an afflictive s5se ( ! weight & burd5 ( ! guilt ( ^? s9s :i* are daily committ$ by u1 & an appreh5sion aris+ f !nce1 ( our ne$ ( ! m]its ( ,*ri/1 to take !m away1 & t 8 dea? is design$ to answ] ?is end4 ,&1 t ?is may be done = our real advantage1 z we are said to fe$ on ,*ri/ by fai?2 x is suppos$1 t ?is grace is wr\ght 9 u1 or1 t we are effectually call$ out ( a /ate ( unreg5]acy1 to p>take ( graci\s communion ) ,*ri/2 :]eby we may be said to be fitt$ to h fell[%ip ) him 9 ?is ord9ance1 & s p>take ( x 9 a "r mann]1 = our spiritual n\ri%m5t & gr[? 9 grace4 ,footnote #ig3 ,?is 0 done by ! c\ncil at ,con/ance1 ,a4 ,d4 #adae1 be=e :i* "t !re 71 inde$1 sev]al disputes ab\t ! matt] or =m ( ! cup1 9 :i* ! w9e 0 conta9$2 b x 0 nev] tak5 away f ! common p till !n4 ,footnote #ih3 ,?is hymn is ins]t$ aft] ,/]nhold & ,hopk9's v]sion ( ! ,psalms4 ,footnote #ii3 ,see ,dr4 ,goodw9's ,*ri/ set =?1 #b4 ,*ap4 ii4 ,que/4 ,,clxxi4 ,,que/4 ,,clxxi4 ,h[ are !y t receive ! sacram5t ( ! ,"l's supp]1 to prep>e !mselves be=e !y come unto x8 ,,answ4 ,!y t receive ! sacram5t ( ! ,"l's supp]1 are1 be=e !y come1 to prep>e !mselves !reunto1 by exam9+ !mselves1 ( _! be+ 9 ,*ri/1 ( _! s9s1 & wants1 ( ! tru? & measure ( _! k1 fai?1 rep5tance1 love to ,god & ! bre?r51 *>ity to all m51 =giv+ ^? t h done !m wrong1 ( _! desires aft] ,*ri/1 & ( _! new ob$i5ce2 & by r5ew+ ! ex]cise ( ^! graces1 by s]i\s m$itation1 & f]v5t pray]4 ,! ,"l's supp] be+ a sacr$ & solemn ord9ance1 x ought n to be engag$ 9 )\t due prep>ation be=e-h&1 9 ^? :o p>take ( x4 ,! duties m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 :i* are prep>atory = x1 are self-exam9ation1 ! r5ew+ ! ex]cise ( ^? graces :i* are necess>y to our p>tak+ ( x aright1 s]i\s m$itation on ! "w we are go+ ab\t1 & f]v5t pray] = ! pres5ce & bless+ ( ,god !re94 ,i4 ,conc]n+ ! duty ( self-exam9ation2 9 ord] h]eunto1 we mu/ retire f ! hurries & incumbrances ( ! _w1 t our m9ds may be dis5gag$ f !m1 & n fill$ ) di/ract+ ?\ghts1 :i* w be an h9drance to u 9 our enquiries into ! /ate ( our s\ls4 ,we mu/ also resolve to deal imp>tially ) ourselves1 & consid] :at really makes aga9/ u1 z matt] ( sorr[1 %ame1 & humiliation1 z well z ^? ?+s t are enc\rag+1 & occasions ( ?anksgiv+ to ,god4 ,we mu/ also endeav\r to be acqua9t$ ) ! ^w ( ,god1 to :i* our actions & behavi\r are to be appli$2 :]eby we are to det]m9e ! goodness or badness ( our /ate 9 g5]al1 or ! frame ( _s 9 :i* we are1 9 p>ticul>4 ,n[ !re are sev]al ?+s1 conc]n+ :i* we are to exam9e ourselves be=e we come to ! ,"l's supp]4 #a4 ,:e!r we are 9 ,*ri/ or no8 s9ce p]sons mu/ be fir/ 9 him be=e !y c h spiritual communion ) him4 ,!re are "s ?+s1 :i*1 if we f9d 9 ourselves1 w\ld give u gr\nd to det]m9e t we are n 9 ,*ri/2 p>ticul>ly1 ,t man is n 9 ,*ri/ :o is an utt] /rang] to 8 p]son1 natures1 (fices1 & ! design ( 8 com+ into ! _w2 toge!r ) ! spiritual b5efits pur*as$ by 8 dea?4 ,nei!r is he 9 ,*ri/1 :o nev] saw 8 ne$ ( him1 or t !re is no hope ( salvation )\t him4 ,aga91 he is n 9 ,*ri/1 :o ob/9ately refuses to submit to 8 gov]nm5t1 lives 9 a wilful contempt ( 8 laws1 resolutely p]si/s 9 ! commission ( kn[n s9s1 or 9 ! total neglect ( kn[n duties4 ,aga91 he is n 9 ,*ri/1 :o is a%am$ ( 8 doctr9e1 8 gospel1 8 cross1 :i* a true believ] c\nts 8 glory2 z ! apo/le says1 ,god =bid t ,i %\ld glory1 save 9 ! cross ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,gal4 vi4 #ad4 ,he mu/ also be reckon$ out ( ,*ri/1 :o is /upid & presumptu\s2 &1 ?\gh1 probably1 he may hope to be sav$ by him1 yet desires n to h communion ) him1 b expects to be made p>tak] ( 8 b5efits )\t fai?2 or if he pret5ds to h fai?1 x is only an ass5t to "s tru?s1 )\t be+ accompani$ ) rep5tance1 & o!r graces :i* are insep>ably connect$ ) t fai? :i* is sav+4 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 we may "k t we are 9 ,*ri/1 if we c truly say1 7#a47 ,t we h receiv$ a new nature f him1 f :5ce proce$ r5ew$ actions1 :i* discov] !mselves 9 ! :ole c\rse ( our lives2 ,if any man be 9 ,*ri/1 he is a new creature3 ,old ?+s are pass$ away1 behold1 all ?+s are become new1 #b ,cor4 v4 #ag4 7#b47 ,we mu/ enquire1 :e!r we endeav\r con/antly to adh]e to 8 reveal$ w1 n b>ely z ! result ( "s sudd5 conviction2 b z mak+ x ! ma9 bus9ess ( life1 to approve ourselves to him 9 well do+1 z our ,savi\r says1 ,if ye cont9ue 9 my ^w1 !n ye are my disciples inde$1 ,john viii4 #ca4 7#c47 ,conv]se ) ,*ri/ 9 ord9ance1 is ano!r evid5ce ( our be+ 9 him3 ,=1 z a man is said to be kn[n by ! company he keeps1 or delights to be 92 s a true ,*ri/ian is kn[n1 z ! apo/le says1 by 8 hav+ fell[%ip ) ! ,fa!r1 & ) 8 son ,jesus ,*ri/1 #a ,john i4 #c4 7#d47 ,we mu/ enquire1 :e!r we h a great conc]n = ! glory & int]e/ 9 our own s\ls1 & an e>ne/ desire t 8 "n may be kn[n & magnifi$ 9 ! _w2 & ?is accompani$ ) our us+ ! utmo/ endeav\rs 9 our v>i\s /ations & capacities 9 ord] !reunto8 #b4 ,! next ?+ t we are to exam9e ourselves ab\t1 be=e we come to ! ,"l's supp]1 is1 :at s5se we h ( s98 :e!r we are truly humbl$ =1 & desir\s to be deliv]$ f x8 ,x is n suffici5t = u to take a g5]al view ( ourselves z s9n]s1 9 common ) ! re/ ( mank9d1 )\t be+ duly affect$ ) x2 b we mu/ consid] ! v>i\s aggravations ( s91 ) a p>ticul> application !re( to ourselves2 & h[ mu* we h exce$$ _m o!rs !re91 ei!r be=e or s9ce we 7 call$ by ! grace ( ,god1 by :i* means we may take occasion to say1 z ! apo/le does conc]n+ himself1 t we are ! *ief ( s9n]s1 #a ,tim4 i4 #ae4 & a s5se ( ! guilt h]e(1 :5 duly consid]$1 w give u occasion to lie v l[ at ! foot ( ,god4 ,we are also to take notice ( our natural prop5sity & incl9ation to s91 & ! v>i\s ways by :i* ?is has discov]$ itself 9 our actions2 & accord+ly we are to enquire1 7#a47 ,:e!r we h s9n$ kn[+ly1 wilfully1 presumptu\sly1 & ob/9ately8 or1 :e!r we h be5 surpris$ into x1 or ensn>$ by "s sudd5 un=ese5 temptation1 & committ$ x )\t ! full b5t ( our wills8 :e!r we h /riv5 aga9/ x1 or giv5 way to x1 & suff]$ ourselves to be prevail$ ^u )\t mak+ resi/ance8 7#b47 ,we mu/ enquire1 :e!r we h cont9u$ 9 s91 or unfeign$ly rep5t$ ( x8 :e!r s9 sits light or heavy on our consci5ces8 or1 if our consci5ces are burd5$ ) x1 :e!r we seek relief aga9/ x 9 t way :i* ,*ri/ has prescrib$ 9 ! gospel8 7#c47 ,we mu/ enquire1 :e!r !re are n "s s9s t m frequ5tly & easily beset u8 :at !y are1 & :e!r we are daily wat*ful aga9/ !m1 & use our utmo/ endeav\rs to avoid !m8 7#d47 ,we mu/ also enquire1 :e!r we h n frequ5tly relaps$ into ! same s9 :i* we h resolv$ aga9/ at v>i\s times1 &1 9 p>ticul>1 at ! ,"l's table1 & h]eby broke our engagem5ts2 & if s1 :e!r we did n rely too mu* on our own /r5g?1 :5 we made ^? resolutions aga9/ s98 7#e47 ,we are to enquire1 :e!r s9 gets gr\nd ^u u1 :]eby grace is weak5$8 or1 :e!r1 ?\gh we commit x1 we f9d its /r5g? abat$1 & we enabl$1 9 "s measure1 to mortify x1 ?\gh we d n :olly ab/a9 f x8 z ! apo/le says1 ,t :i* ,i d1 ,i all[ n2 b :at ,i hate1 t d ,i1 ,rom4 vii4 #ae4 7#f47 ,we are also to enquire1 :e!r our s9s h n c>ri$ 9 !m a great neglect ( ,*ri/1 8 blood1 8 grace1 8 b5efits1 z n ?9k+ ( !m1 admir+ or priz+ !m above all ?+s1 nor lay+ hold on !m by fai?1 & s n mak+ a "r use ( 8 dy+ love1 :i* is signifi$ 9 ! ,"l's supp]4 #c4 ,we are to exam9e ourselves1 be=e we come to ! ,"l's table1 :at p>ticul> wants we h to be suppli$4 ,our ,savi\r is to be consid]$ 9 ?is ord9ance1 n only z signifi$ by ! ext]nal elem5ts2 b z pres5t ) 8 p :5 met toge!r 9 8 "n1 ) e>ne/ expectation ( enjoy+ communion ) him3 ,&1 z he is appo9t$ to apply1 z well z pur*ase r$emption = u1 we mu/ consid] him z hav+ 8 h&s full ( spiritual bless+s1 to imp>t to 8 necessit\s p1 :o come to him = !m3 ,!re=e !y ought be=e !y g1 to enquire1 n only1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 :at are _! s9s :i* are to be confess$ & bewail$ be=e him1 b :at x is m especially1 t !y /& 9 ne$ ( f him8 ,! "q t ,*ri/ w ask !m1 :5 !y come !re1 is1 :at is ?y petition1 & :at is ?y reque/8 :at are ^? wants :i* ?\ desire/ a supply (8 ,accord+ly1 we are be=e-h& to enquire1 :e!r1 ?\gh we h "s little hope t we h exp]i5c$ ! grace ( ,god 9 tru?1 yet we d n want a full assurance ( our int]e/ 9 ,*ri/1 t we may "k t we h et]nal life1 #a ,john v4 #ac4 toge!r ) ! joy ( fai? accompany+ ! act+s !re(8 &1 :e!r we d n want enl>gem5t ( he>t1 & rais$ affections 9 holy duties8 :i* ! ,psalmi/ seems to int5d1 :5 he says1 ,br+ my s\l out ( prison1 t ,i may praise ?y "n1 ,psal4 cxlii4 #g4 ,aga91 :e!r we d n want _m exp]i5ces1 :i* we h =m]ly _h1 ( ! grace ( ,god1 & 8 special pres5ce 9 holy duties2 or h n occasion to say ) ,job1 ,o t x 7 z 9 mon?s pa/1 z 9 ! days :5 ,god pres]v$ me3 ,:5 8 c&le %9$ ^u my head1 &1 by 8 light ,i walk$ ?r\gh d>kness1 ,job xxix4 #b1 #c4 ,moreov]1 we are to enquire1 :e!r we d n want a great] degree ( e/abli%m5t 9 ! great doctr9es ( ! gospel2 or to be kept /eady 9 a "t ( temptation8 &1 :e!r we d n want a great] degree ( zeal = ! hon\r ( ,god1 9 a day 9 :i* _m pr(essors are lukew>m8 z our ,savi\r obs]ves conc]n+ ! *ur* ( ,laodicea1 ,t !y 7 nei!r cold nor hot1 ,rev4 iii4 #ae4 or1 :e!r we d n want toge!r ) ?is zeal1 a compassion to ! s\ls ( o!rs1 :o make %ipwreck ( fai?1 n hav+ a good consci5ce1 :i* may induce u1 z ! apo/le says1 ,9 meekness to in/ruct ^? t oppose !mselves1 if ,god p]adv5ture w give !m rep5tance to ! ackn[l$g+ ( ! tru?8 #b ,tim4 ii4 #be4 &1 :e!r we are duly affect$ ) ! deg5]acy ( ! age :]e9 we live1 & are n too neglig5t 9 be>+ our te/imony aga9/ ! errors advanc$ !re98 or1 :e!r we und]/& ! mean+ ( ^? v>i\s disp5sations ( provid5ce1 :i* we are "u1 & :at is our pres5t duty 9 compliance !re)8 ,^! ?+s are ( a m g5]al nature1 & to be made ! subject ( our enquiry1 :5ev] we draw nigh to ,*ri/ 9 any ord9ance 9 :i* we hope = a supply ( our wants4 ,b !re are o!r ?+s :i* we ought to h a m p>ticul> reg>d to 9 our enquiries1 :5 we are to engage 9 ! ord9ance ( ! ,"l's supp]4 7#a47 ,9 ord] to our p>tak+ ( x aright1 we are to enquire1 :e!r we d n want a cle> & di/9ct appreh5sion ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 & ! seals !re(1 & h[ we are to act fai? 9 a way ( self-d$ication1 & h[ we ought to r5ew our cov5ant engagem5ts ) ,god1 :i* we are m especially call$ to d !re98 7#b47 ,:e!r we d n want a brok5 he>t1 suitably affect$ ) ! dy+ love ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 :i* is signifi$ !re91 t we may look on him :o 0 pi]c$1 & m\rn1 ,ze*4 xii4 #aj4 7#c47 ,:e!r we d n want to be l$ into ! true way ( improv+ ,*ri/ crucifi$1 to answ] all ^? accusations t are br\ght 9 aga9/ u1 ei!r by ,satan or our own consci5ces1 & h[ ?is is an exp$i5t = ! tak+ away ! guilt & p[] ( s98 7#d47 ,:e!r we d n want to be made m l to ,*ri/1 & con=m$ to 8 dea?1 t1 :ile we behold him repres5t$ z dy+ = u1 we may reckon ourselves z dead to s91 & to ! _w2 & t our old man is crucifi$ ) him1 t ! body ( s9 might be de/roy$1 t h5ce=? we %\ld n s]ve s98 ,rom4 vi4 #f4 #aj4 7#e47 ,:e!r we d n want an abid+ impression ( ! love ( ,*ri/1 & a great] /$fa/ness 9 our resolution1 to adh]e to him2 t s1 :atev] grace we may be enabl$ to act1 by /r5g? d]iv$ f him1 may be ma9ta9$ & ex]cis$1 n only at t "t1 b :5 we are m imm$iately engag$ 9 t ord9ance8 ,^! ?+s we are to exam9e ourselves conc]n+1 t we may spread our wants be=e ! ,"l at 8 table4 ,& to induce u h]eunto1 we may consid]1 t our corrupt nature is v prone to ?9k ourselves bett] ?an we really are2 s t1 h[ indig5t & di/ress$ soev] we may be1 we are ready to conclude1 ) ! *ur* ( ! ,laodiceans1 t we are ri* & increas$ ) goods1 & h ne$ ( no?+1 ,rev4 iii4 #ag4 ,moreov]1 if we are n truly s5sible ( our necessities1 we %all n value ,*ri/'s fulness1 or ! ri* provisions he has made = 8 p1 & is pleas$ to disp5se 9 ?is ord9ance2 z x is said1 ,! :ole ne$ n a physician1 b !y t are sick1 ,matt4 ix4 #ab4 & we mu/ consid]1 t a great "p ( our "w !re91 consi/s 9 ejaculatory pray]1 :i* we %all n be able to put up 9 a "r mann]1 if we are n s5sible ( our wants2 & "o reason :y we are s (t5 at a loss 9 pray]1 or g out ( ! pres5ce ( ,god empty1 is1 because our he>ts are n enl>g$ !re91 :i* !y _c be1 unless we are affect$ ) a s5se ( our necessities4 ,n[1 to enc\rage u to exam9e ourselves conc]n+ !m1 be=e we p>take ( ! ,"l's supp]1 let u consid] t ,*ri/ invites u to draw nigh to him !re92 t he may take occasion to communicate ! bless+s ( 8 r$emption1 :i* are signifi$ !reby2 t he may supply our wants1 satisfy our desires1 surm\nt our difficulties1 & apply to u ! great & preci\s promises ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 :i* are to be s\ght = at 8 h&s1 by fai? & pray]1 :i* supposes ! p]=mance ( ?is duty ( self-exam9ation1 ) respect to ! bless+s t we /& 9 ne$ ( f him4 #d4 ,we are1 be=e we p>take ( ! ,"l's supp]1 to exam9e ourselves conc]n+ ! tru? & measure ( our k 9 div9e ?+s2 inasmu* z )\t ! k h]e(1 ! he>t _c be good1 nor any spiritual duty engag$ 91 9 a "r mann]4 ,z = a p]fect compreh5sive k ( div9e tru?s1 t is n to be expect$1 by reason ( ! weakness ( our capacities1 & ! imp]fection ( ?is pres5t /ate2 :]e91 z ! apo/le says1 we see b ?r\gh a glass d>kly1 or1 z x is said else:]e1 ,we are b ( ye/]day1 & "k1 comp>atively1 no?+1 ,job viii4 #i4 ,h[ev]1 !re is a degree ( k1 :i* is n only atta9able1 b necess>y to our "r engag+ 9 ?is ord9ance2 & ?is does n consi/ b>ely 9 our kn[+ t !re is a ,god1 or t he is to be wor%ipp$1 or t !re 0 su* a p]son z our ,savi\r1 :o liv$ 9 ! _w1 0 crucifi$1 rose aga9 f ! dead1 asc5d$ into heav51 & %all come aga9 to judge ! quick & ! dead3 ,= a p]son may h a g5]al notion ( all ^! ?+s1 & yet be unacqua9t$ ) ! end & design ( ,*ri/'s dea?1 & ! bless+s & privileges ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 :i* he procur$ !reby1 or ) ! claim t a p]son may lay by fai?1 to !m2 )\t :i*1 !re is n a suffici5t k1 su* z ! apo/le calls a disc]n+ ! ,"l's body1 #a ,cor4 xi4 #bi4 :i* we ought to d 9 ?is ord9ance4 ,n[1 t k ( div9e tru?s1 :i* ought n only to be press$ aft]1 b1 we are to exam9e ourselves1 :e!r we h1 9 "s measure atta9$ to1 respects1 7#a47 ,! p]son ( ,*ri/1 z ,god-man1 ,m$iator1 & ! (fices :i* he executes z su*2 & m p>ticul>ly1 ! mann] & end ( 8 execut+ 8 prie/ly (fice1 9 :i* he (f]$ himself z a sacrifice = s91 :i* we are m especially to commemorate 9 ?is ord9ance4 7#b47 ,we mu/ h an affect+ s5se or k ( ! guilt ( s92 &1 z a relief aga9/ x1 mu/ be acqua9t$ ) ! doctr9e ( ! free grace ( ,god1 display$ 9 ! gospel1 & f\nd$ 9 ! blood ( ,jesus1 :]eby s9 is p>don$4 ,we are also to be fully conv9c$ ( ! almighty p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 :]eby alone x c be subdu$1 & ( ! me?od he takes !re9 to make ! r$emption pur*as$ by ,*ri/1 effectual to answ] t end4 7#c47 ,we are to endeav\r1 9 "s measure1 to "k ,god z our ,fa!r1 & cov5ant-,god 9 ,*ri/1 :o be/[s on 8 p ! ri* & spl5did ent]ta9m5t ( 8 h\se1 & satisfies !m ) ! abundance ( 8 goodness1 pursuant to :at ,*ri/ has pur*as$4 ,& we mu/ also "k :at x is to deal ) him z ^? :o see !mselves oblig$ h]e9 to devote !mselves to him z _! ,god2 & :at l>ge expectations !y may h f him1 :om he has av\*$ to be 8 peculi> p2 & h[ ?is is a f\ndation ( t humble boldness ) :i* !y are enc\rag$ to come unto ! ?rone ( grace1 t !y may obta9 m]cy1 & f9d grace to help 9 "t ( ne$1 ,heb4 iv4 #af4 ,moreov]1 we are n only to enquire1 :e!r we are appreh5sive ( ! excell5cy1 glory1 & suitabl5ess ( ^? great ?+s1 t are reveal$ 9 ! gospel1 to answ] our p>ticul> exig5cies1 & r5d] u happy 9 ! enjoym5t ( ,god2 b :e!r ! k h]e( makes a due impression on our he>ts1 is ( a trans=m+ nature1 & has a t5d5cy to regulate ! conduct ( our lives1 & put u on ! application ( ^! great ?+s to ourselves8 ,z to ! degree ( our k we mu/ enquire1 :e!r x be only a s+le appreh5sion t ! doctr9es ( ! gospel are true1 or1 at mo/1 conta9s 9 x "s g5]al ideas ( _! be+ excell5t & wor?y ( ! highe/ e/eem2 b :e!r we c prove !m to be true1 & r5d] a reason ( our fai?1 )\t :i*1 x may1 inde$1 be rightly plac$ z to its object8 ,b x _c be said to be deeply root$2 & !re=e x is expos$ to great] dang] ( be+ foil$1 weak5$1 or ov]?r[n by temptation4 ,we mu/ also enquire1 :e!r we gr[ 9 k 9 proportion to ^? opportunities or means ( grace t we are fav\r$ )1 :i* ! apo/le calls gr[+ 9 grace1 & 9 ! k ( our ,"l & ,savi\r ,jesus ,*ri/1 #b ,pet4 iii4 #ah4 #e4 ,we are to exam9e ourselves conc]n+ ! tru? & degree ( our fai?1 & o!r graces t are insep>ably connect$ ) x4 ,z = fai?1 we are to enquire1 :e!r x be a liv+1 or :at ! apo/le calls a dead fai?1 ,james ii4 #ag1 #ah4 z be+ alone1 & de/itute ( ^? good works :i* ought to proce$ f x8 ,:e!r x only conta9s 9 x an ass5t to ! tru? ( div9e revelation2 or1 :e!r x puts u ^u a closure ) ,*ri/1 embrac+ him 9 all 8 (fices1 & tru/+ 9 him = all ^? b5efits :i* he has pur*as$ by 8 blood8 ,we mu/ also enquire1 :at fruits or effects x produces1 & :at o!r graces accompany or fl[ f x8 ,:e!r x incl9es u to set ! highe/ value on ,*ri/1 z be+ 9 our e/eem1 altoge!r lovely2 & gives u l[ ?\ghts ( ourselves1 z hav+ no?+ b :at we dep5d on him =1 or d]ive f him8 ,:e!r x be att5d$ ) "s degree ( hol9ess 9 he>t & life1 z ! apo/le speaks ( ! he>t's be+ purifi$ by fai?1 ,acts xv4 #i4 ,aga91 :e!r x be su* a fai? z ov]comes ! _w1 #a ,john v4 #ad4 & prev5ts our be+ easily turn$ aside f ,god1 by ! sn>es t we may meet ) 9 x8 ,:e!r we are incl9$ h]eby1 to confess ourselves to be /rang]s & pilgrims on ! e>?1 ,heb4 xi4 #ac4 & desire a bett] c\ntry1 v]4 #af4 ,!re are _m o!r fruits & effects ( fai?1 :i* ! apo/le m5tions 9 ,heb4 xi4 by :i* we may exam9e ourselves conc]n+ ! tru? & s9c]ity ( ?is grace2 & !re are sev]al graces m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 :i* are connect$ ) fai?1 conc]n+ :i*1 we mu/ enquire1 :e!r !y are f\nd 9 u1 p>ticul>ly rep5tance1 :i* mu/ ( necessity be ex]cis$ 9 ?is ord9ance z well z fai?2 inasmu* z by ! "o1 we behold ,*ri/'s glory1 &1 by ! o!r1 we take a view ( s9s de=mity8 ,& x is su* a rep5tance1 z incl9es u n only to hate s91 b =sake & turn f x1 z see+ ! dete/able & odi\s nature ( x1 9 :at ,*ri/ endur$ to make satisfaction = x4 ,b s9ce fai? & rep5tance h be5 p>ticul>ly consid]$ "u a =ego+ answ]1 toge!r ) ! nature1 prop]ties1 & effects !re(#ajj2 we %all pass !m ov]1 & consid] ! graces ( love to ,god1 desire aft] ,*ri/1 & our us+ endeav\rs to approve ourselves 8 s]vants & subjects1 by con/ant acts ( ob$i5ce to him3 ,^! ?+s are to be ! subject-matt] ( our enquiry1 be=e we engage 9 ?is ord9ance4 ,x is v suitable to ! occasion1 to enquire1 :e!r we love ,*ri/ or no2 inasmu* z we are to behold & be affect$ ) ! mo/ amaz+ in/ance ( love1 :i* he has express$ to u2 ,let u !re=e enquire1 :e!r our love to him be sup]lative1 f> exce$+ t :i* we be> to all creatures1 h[ valuable soev] !y may be to u1 h[ ne>ly soev] we may be relat$ to !m1 or :atev] engagem5ts we may be laid "u to e/eem & value !m4 ,we may also try ! s9c]ity ( our love to ,god1 by enquir+1 :e!r x puts u on p]=m+ ! mo/ difficult duties = 8 sake1 ) ! greate/ *e]fulness8 ,&1 :e!r we are h]eby enc\rag$ to be> ! mo/ afflictive evils ) pati5ce2 because x is 8 pleasure t we %\ld be ex]cis$ !re)1 #a ,sam4 iii4 #ah4 ,let u also enquire1 :e!r we love him ) all our he>t1 or1 :e!r our love is divid$ betwixt him & ! creature1 :]eby our affections are (t5 drawn aside f him8 ,&1 :e!r x puts u ^u improv+ our "t1 /r5g?1 & all our o!r tal5ts to 8 glory8 ,:e!r we h no int]e/ sep>ate f 81 :i* we _c b pref] to our *ief joy8 :e!r ?is be ! v end ( liv+8 ,z ! apo/le says1 ,= me to live is ,*ri/1 ,phil4 i4 #ba4 &1 :e!r we are e>ne/ly desir\s to br+ o!rs to him1 n only by recomm5d+ 8 glory to !m 9 words2 b by express+ ! e/eem & value we h = him1 9 ! :ole c\rse ( our conv]sation8 ,:e!r we are h]eby incl9$ to hate e ?+ t he hates2 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,ye t love ! ,"l hate evil1 ,psal4 xcviii4 #aj4 & :e!r we make ^? ?+s ! object ( our *oice t he delights 98 ,moreov]1 we are to enquire1 :e!r we h _h any communion ) him 9 ord9ances1 & p>ticul>ly 9 ?is ord9ance at o!r times8 ,& :5 he is pleas$ to )hold ?is privilege f u 9 any degree1 t h]eby we may see t all our com=ts fl[ f him2 or1 :5 he has a design to humble u = ^? s9s t provoke him to dep>t f u1 :e!r we are e>ne/ly desir\s ( 8 return1 & _c be satisfi$ ) any ?+ %ort ( him8 ,z = our desires aft] ,*ri/1 :i* we are f>!r to exam9e ourselves ab\t1 we mu/ enquire1 :e!r1 t1 :i* moves or incl9es u to desire him1 be ! view we h ( ! glory ( 8 p]son1 & ! delight t arises f our contemplat+ 8 div9e excell5cies2 or :e!r we desire him1 only = ! sake ( 8 b5efits1 or1 t he might deliv] u f ! wra? to come8 ,:e!r we desire ,*ri/ only :5 8 s]vice is att5d$ ) ! e/eem ( m51 or1 z a means to ga9 "s worldly advantage f !m8 ,or1 :e!r we desire to adh]e to him1 :5 we are call$ to suff] reproa*1 or ev5 ! loss ( all ?+s = 8 sake2 :i* w be a conv9c+ evid5ce ( ! s9c]ity ( our desires aft]1 &1 consequ5tly1 ( our love to him8 ,&1 we are f>!r to enquire1 :e!r our love to ,*ri/1 & desire aft] him1 discov]s itself by r5ew$ acts ( ob$i5ce to him2 p>ticul>ly1 :e!r our ob$i5ce be univ]sal or p>tial1 con/ant or wav]+1 p]=m$ ) delight & pleasure or ) "s reluctancy8 ,&1 :e!r x puts u ^u univ]sal hol9ess1 z be+ induc$ h]eunto by gospel-motives8 ,?us conc]n+ our exam9+ ourselves ab\t our fai?1 rep5tance1 love to ,*ri/1 desire aft] him1 & our endeav\r to yield ob$i5ce to him 9 all ?+s4 ,! next ?+ we are to exam9e ourselves conc]n+1 is1 :e!r we h su* a love to ! bre?r51 & *>ity to all m51 :]eby we are dispos$ to ex]cise =giv5ess to ^? t h done u any injuries8 ,! ,"l's-supp] be+ an ord9ance ( mutual fell[%ip1 we are oblig$ to behave ourselves t[>ds "o ano!r z memb]s ( ! same body1 subjects ( ! same ,"l1 engag$ 9 ! same religi\s ex]cise2 & consequ5tly1 are oblig$ to love "o ano!r1 :]eby x w appe>1 t we are ,*ri/'s disciples1 ,john xiii4 #ce4 ,?is love consi/s 9 our desir+ & endeav\r+ to promote ! spiritual int]e/ ( ea* o!r1 to ! end t ,*ri/ h]e9 may be glorifi$2 & x includes 9 x t *>ity t ca/s a veil ov] _! failures & defects1 & our =giv+ ^? injuries :i* !y h1 at anytime1 done to u4 ,?is frame ( _s is c]ta9ly becom+ ! nature ( ! ord9ance1 9 :i* we hope to be made p>tak]s ( ! fruits & effects ( ,*ri/'s love1 & to obta9 =giv5ess f him1 ( all ! injuries we h done aga9/ him2 !re=e x is v necess>y = u to enquire1 #a4 ,conc]n+ our love to ! bre?r51 :e!r x be su* z is a di/+ui%+ "* ( ^? :o are ,*ri/'s fri5ds & foll[]s2 or :i*1 z ! apo/le expresses x1 w af=d an evid5ce to u1 t we are pass$ f dea? to life1 #a ,john iii4 #ad4 ,&1 9 ord] to our discov]+ ?is1 let u exam9e ourselves1 :e!r we love ! bre?r51 because we behold ! image ( ,god 9 !m8 ,:i* is1 9 effect1 to love & glorify ,god 9 !m1 ,gal4 i4 #bd4 ,aga91 :e!r our love to m5 leads u to desire & endeav\r to be reckon$ a common good to all1 accord+ to ! utmo/ ( our ability8 ,z x is said ( ,mordecai1 t he 0 accept$ ( ! multitude ( 8 bre?r51 seek+ ! weal? ( 8 p1 & speak+ peace to all 8 se$1 ,e/h] x4 #h4 ,aga91 we are to enquire1 :e!r our love be m especially to ! s\ls ( m51 z well z _! outw>d conc]ns8 ,?is consi/s 9 our us+ all suitable endeav\rs to br+ !m "u conviction ( s91 by fai?ful & well-tim$ repro(s2 ! contr>y to :i*1 or our refus+ to rebuke our neighb\r or bro!r1 & !reby suff]+ s9 ^u him1 is reckon$ no o!r ?an an hat+ ( him1 ,lev4 xix4 #ag4 ,we are also to express our love to ! s\ls ( m51 by endeav\r+ to p]suade !m to believe 9 ,*ri/1 if !y are 9 an unconv]t$ /ate1 or to walk z becomes 8 gospel1 if !y h be5 made p>tak]s ( ! grace !re(3 ,?us ! apo/le expresses 8 love to ^? to :om he writes1 :5 he says1 ,i travail 9 bir? aga9 till ,*ri/ be =m$ 9 y1 ,gal4 iv4 #ai4 & else:]e1 he signifies to ano!r ( ! *ur*es1 h[ affectionately desir\s he 0 ( !m2 :i* made him will+1 n only to imp>t ! gospel ( ,god1 b 8 own s\l2 because !y 7 de> unto him1 #a ,!s4 ii4 #h4 ,aga91 we mu/ enquire1 :e!r our love puts u ^u *oos+ su* to be our associates t truly fe> ! ,"l2 :om we c\nt1 z ! ,psalmi/ expresses x1 ,! excell5t1 9 :om is all our delight8 ,psal4 xvi4 #c4 &1 on ! o!r h&1 :e!r we avoid ! society (1 or intimacy )1 ^? t are ,*ri/'s op5 enemies2 ! contr>y to :i*1 good ,jeho%aphat 0 reprov$ = by ! prophet1 :5 he says1 ,%\lde/ ?\ help ! ungodly1 & love !m t hate ! ,"l8 #b ,*ron4 xix4 #b4 ,aga91 let u enquire1 :e!r our love to m5 is !n express$ :5 x is mo/ ne$$8 ,z x is said1 ,a fri5d love? at all times1 & a bro!r is born = adv]sity1 ,prov4 xvii4 #ag4 ,aga91 :e!r we are incl9$ to all ^? acts ( *>ity :i* cov]e? a multitude ( faults8 ,z ! apo/le describes x1 t x suff]e? long1 & is k9d2 envie? n2 vaunte? n itself2 is n puff$ up2 do? n behave itself unseemly2 seeke? n h] own1 is n easily provok$1 ?9ke? no evil1 rejoice? n 9 iniquity1 b rejoice? 9 ! tru?3 ,be>e? all ?+s1 believe? all ?+s1 hope? all ?+s1 & endure? all ?+s1 #a ,cor4 xiii4 #d1-h4 #b4 ,we are to enquire1 :e!r our love to m5 be express$ 9 =giv+ injuries2 :i* is a frame ( _s absolutely necess>y = our engag+ 9 any ord9ance2 z our ,savi\r says1 ,if ?\ br+ ?y gift to ! alt>1 & !re rememb]e/ t ?y bro!r ha? ought aga9/ !e1 ,matt4 v4 #bc1 #bd4 t is1 if !re be a misund]/&+ betwe5 y1 :oev] be ! aggressor1 or gave ! fir/ occasion = x1 leave !re ?y gift be=e ! alt>1 & g ?y way1 fir/ be reconcil$ to ?y bro!r2 t is1 d :atev] is 9 ?y p[] 9 ord] !reunto1 & !n come & (f] ?y gift4 ,& ?is is m necess>y :5 we engage 9 ?is ord9ance1 9 :i* we hope to obta9 =giv5ess ( ! _m (f5ces :i* we h committ$ aga9/ ,god2 & accord+ly ! apo/le says1 ,let u keep ! fea/1 n ) old leav51 nei!r ) ! leav5 ( malice & wick$ness1 b ) ! unleav5$ bread ( s9c]ity & tru?1 #a ,cor4 v4 #h4 ,x is no difficult matt] = u to "k :e!r we are dispos$ to =give ^? :o h injur$ u2 !re=e ! pr9cipal ?+ we are to exam9e ourselves ab\t1 is1 :e!r we d ?is ) a "r frame ( _s1 z consid]+ h[ prone we are to d ^? ?+s ourselves1 :i* may r5d] x necess>y = u to be =giv51 bo? by ,god & man8 & :e!r1 z ! consequ5ce h]e(1 ?\gh we 7 be=e ?is1 incl9$ to ov]-look ^? graces :i* are disc]nable 9 !m2 yet n[ we c love !m z bre?r51 & glorify ,god = :at !y h exp]i5c$1 & be e>ne/ly solicit\s = _! salvation z well z our own8 ,?us conc]n+ ! fir/ duty m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 viz4 our exam9+ ourselves be=e we engage 9 ?is ord9ance4 ,we n[ proce$ to consid] "s o!r duties m5tion$ !re91 viz4 ,,ii4 ,! r5ew+ ! ex]cise ( ^? graces1 :i* are necess>y to our "r engag+ 9 x1 :]eby ! s9c]ity & tru? !re( may be disc]n$3 ,!re=e1 s9ce fai?1 rep5tance1 & sev]al o!r graces1 ought to be ex]cis$ 9 ?is ord9ance1 x is necess>y = u to give a specim5 !re(1 be=e we engage 9 x4 ,z ! artific] fir/ tries ! in/rum5t he is to make use ( 9 "s curi\s "w be=e he uses x1 s ! tru? & s9c]ity ( our fai? is to be tri$ be=e x be ex]cis$ 9 ?is ord9ance4 ,!re is ano!r duty prep>atory to ! ,"l's ,supp]1 m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 viz4 s]i\s m$itation1 t s we may n engage 9 x )\t consid]+ ! greatness ( ! ,maje/y ) :om we h to d1 toge!r ) our own vil5ess & unwor?9ess to approa* 8 pres5ce3 ,we mu/ also consid] 8 p[]1 wisdom1 & goodness1 to enc\rage u to hope = ^? supplies ( grace f him1 :i* we /& 9 ne$ (2 & we are to h an awful s5se ( 8 omnipres5ce & omnisci5ce1 z he is an he>t-se>*+ ,god1 to excite 9 u an holy rev]5ce1 & prev5t ! w&]+ ( our ?\ghts & affections f him1 or any unbecom+ behavi\r 9 8 pres5ce2 &1 m p>ticul>ly we are to consid]1 be=e-h&1 ! end & design ( ,*ri/'s in/itut+ ?is ord9ance1 viz4 t 8 dy+ love to s9n]s might be signifi$ & %ew$ =?1 z an enc\ragem5t to our fai?1 & an inducem5t to ?anksgiv+ & praise1 z ! nature ( ! ?+ calls = x4 ,aft] all ?is x is f>!r obs]v$1 t we are to endeavor to prep>e = ?is ord9ance by f]v5t pray]1 z be+ s5sible1 t :5 we h done our be/1 we %all be too mu* unprep>$ = x1 unless we h ! special assi/ance ( ,god1 :5 engag+ 9 x2 to :i* ,i may apply ,hezekiah's words1 ,! good ,"l p>don e "o t prep>e? 8 he>t to seek ,god1 ! ,"l ,god ( 8 fa!r2 ?\gh he be n cleans$ accord+ to ! cleans+ ( ! sanctu>y1 #b ,*ron4 xxx4 #ah1 #ai4 ,& we are to be e>ne/ ) him1 t he w\ld give u a believ+ view ( ,*ri/ crucifi$1 & especially ( our int]e/ 9 him2 t we may be able to say z ! apo/le does1 ,he lov$ me1 & gave himself = me1 ,gal4 ii4 #bj4 & t he w\ld apply to u ^? bless+s :i* he has pur*as$ by 8 dea?1 :i* we desire to wait ^u him =1 :5 engag+ 9 ?is ord9ance1 t our draw+ nigh to him !re9 may r$\nd to 8 glory & our spiritual advantage4 ,footnote #ajj3 ,see ,que/4 ,,lxxii4 ,vol4 ,,iii4 page #ig1 seq4 & ,que/4 ,,lxxvi1 ,,lxxxv1 ,,lxxxvii4 ,que/4 ,,clxxii41 ,,clxxiii4 ,,que/4 ,,clxxii4 ,may "o :o d\bte? ( 8 be+ 9 ,*ri/1 & ( 8 due prep>ation1 come to ! ,"l's ,supp]8 ,,answ4 ,"o :o d\bte? ( 8 be+ 9 ,*ri/1 or ( 8 due prep>ation to ! sacram5t ( ! ,"l's ,supp]1 may h true int]e/ 9 ,*ri/1 ?\gh he be n assur$ !re(2 & 9 ,god's acc\nt1 ha? x1 if he be duly affect$ ) ! appreh5sion ( ! want ( x1 & unfeign$ly desires to be f\nd 9 ,*ri/1 & to dep>t f iniquity1 9 :i* case 7because promises are made1 & ?is sacram5t is appo9t$ = ! relief ev5 ( weak & d\bt+ ,*ri/ians17 he is to bewail 8 unbelief2 & lab\r to h 8 d\bts resolv$1 & s do+1 he may1 & ought to come to ! ,"l's ,supp]1 t he may be f>!r /r5g!n$4 ,,que/4 ,,clxxiii4 ,may any :o pr(ess ! fai?1 & desire to come to ! ,"l's ,supp]1 be kept f x8 ,,answ4 ,su* z are f\nd to be ignorant1 or sc&al\s1 not)/&+ _! pr(ession ( ! fai?1 & desire to come to ! ,"l's ,supp]1 may1 & ought to be kept f t sacram5t by ! p[] :i* ,*ri/ ha? left 9 8 *ur*1 until !y receive in/ruction1 & manife/ _! re=mation4 ,9 ^! answ]s we h an acc\nt ( ^? :o are ! subjects ( ?is ord9ance & ought to p>take ( x1 or ( ^? :o mu/ be kept f x3 ! =m] respects1 m especially d\bt+ ,*ri/ians1 :o desire to receive satisfaction1 :e!r !y ought to engage 9 x or no2 ! latt] respects ^? :o are ready to presume t !y are qualifi$ = x1 & ought to p>take ( x2 ?\gh1 inde$1 !y are to be exclud$ f x4 ,i4 ,z to ! case ( "o :o d\bte? ( 8 be+ 9 ,*ri/1 & duly prep>$ = ! ,"l's ,supp]3 ,"h are sev]al ?+s t may af=d matt] ( enc\ragem5t to him2 & accord+ly x is obs]v$1 #a4 ,t ?\gh ?is be a matt] ( d\bt to him1 z be+ de/itute ( assurance ( 8 be+ 9 ,*ri/2 yet he may be mi/ak5 9 ! judgm5t :i* he passes conc]n+ himself3 s9ce assurance1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 is n ( ! ess5ce ( sav+ fai?#aja4 ,= a p]son may rely on1 or give up himself to ,*ri/1 by a direct act ( fai?1 :o _c at ! same "t1 take ! com=t t w\ld o!rwise arise f !nce1 t ,*ri/ has lov$ him1 & giv5 himself = him4 ,_m h reason to compla9 ( ! weakness ( _! fai?1 & ! great resi/ance & di/urbance :i* !y meet ) f ! corruption ( nature3 ,& o!rs1 :o h assurance1 at pres5t1 ( _! int]e/ 9 ,*ri/1 may aft]w>ds1 ?r\gh div9e des]tion1 lose ! com=table s5se !re(2 s t we mu/ n conclude1 t e d\bt+ believ] is de/itute ( fai?4 ,su* are to be t5d]ly dealt )1 & n disc\rag$ f att5d+ on t ord9ance1 :i* o!rs1 :o conv]se ) !m1 _c b ?9k !y h a "r to1 & are habitually prep>$ =2 ?\gh !y !mselves v mu* "q1 :e!r !y are actually meet = x1 z be+ appreh5sive t !y _c ex]cise ^? graces1 t are necess>y to _! p>tak+ ( ?is ord9ance 9 a "r mann]4 ,h[ev]1 x is obs]v$1 7#a47 ,t !re are "s ?+s1 :i*1 if duly consid]$ by su* an "o1 w\ld af=d him1 gr\nd ( hope2 ?\gh x may be1 he _c suffici5tly improve !m to 8 own com=t4 ,z1 #a4 ,if he be truly affect$ ) 8 want ( assurance1 &1 z ! result !re(1 is fill$ ) uneas9ess 9 8 own m9d1 lam5ts 8 condition1 & c take no com=t 9 any outw>d enjoym5ts1 :ile de/itute ( x2 &1 if he be importunate ) ,god 9 pray]1 t he w\ld lift up ! light ( 8 c\nt5ance ^u him1 & grant him ! ex]cise1 z well z ! joy ( fai?4 ,moreov]1 if he frequ5tly exam9es himself ) imp>tiality1 & an e>ne/ desire to be satisfi$1 z to 8 /ate2 & if1 not)/&+ ?is1 he /ill walks 9 d>kness1 & 8 d\bts & fe>s prevail aga9/ him1 he has "s gr\nd to conclude1 t he is bett] ?an he appreh5ds himself to be1 if he be truly humbl$ = ^? s9s t may be reckon$ ! procur+ cause !re(1 & det]m9es to be /ill wait+1 till ,god %all be pleas$ to discov] to him 8 int]e/ 9 =giv+ grace1 & !reby resolve 8 d\bts1 & expel 8 fe>s1 :i* r5d] him s v uneasy4 #b4 ,a p]son has "s gr\nd ( hope1 if he c say1 t he unfeign$ly desires ,*ri/ & grace above all ?+s1 & c f9d satisfaction 9 no?+ %ort ( him2 9 ?is respect x may be said1 t ,*ri/ is preci\s to him1 z he is to !m t believe4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t if he desires to =sake all s91 z be+ (f5sive1 & contr>y to him2 s t :5 he commits x1 he c readily say ) ! apo/le1 ,t :i* ,i d ,i all[ n (2 = :at ,i w\ld1 t d ,i n2 b :at ,i hate t d ,i2 & f h5ce he concludes himself wret*$2 & e>ne/ly desires to be deliv]$ f ! body ( ?is dea?1 ,rom4 vii4 #ae1 #bd4 7#b47 ,!re are "s promises :i* a weak ,*ri/ian may lay hold on = 8 enc\ragem5t2 z1 #a/1 ,if ! guilt ( s9 lies z an heavy burd5 ^u him1 & is ! occasion ( 8 d\bts ab\t 8 be+ 9 ,*ri/2 !re are promises ( =giv5ess1 ,mi*4 vii4 #ah1 #ai4 ,isa4 lv4 #g1 #h4 #b;dly1 ,if he compla9s ( ! p[] ( s91 & its preval5cy ov] him1 !re is a promise t is suit$ to 8 case1 9 ,rom4 vi4 #ad4 #8,s9 %all n h dom9ion ov] y2 = ye are n "u ! law1 b "u grace4' #c;dly1 ,if satan's temptations are v griev\s to him1 & su* z he c h>dly resi/1 !re are promises suit$ to ?is case1 9 #a ,cor4 x4 #ac4 t #8,god w n suff] 8 p to be tempt$ above t !y are able1 b w1 ) ! temptation1 make a way to escape2' & 9 ,rom4 xvi4 #bj4 #8,! ,god ( peace %all bruise ,satan "u y\r feet %ortly4' #d?ly1 ,if he wants enl>gem5t1 & rais$ affections 9 pray]1 or o!r religi\s duties2 :i* is v disc\rag+ to him1 t promise may af=d him "s relief1 9 ,ze*4 xii4 #aj4 #8,i w p\r ^u ! h\se ( ,david1 & ^u ! inhabitants ( ,j]usalem1 ! _s ( grace & ( supplication4' ,&1 9 ,psal4 x4 #ag4 #8,"l1 ?\ ha/ he>d ! desire ( ! humble3 ,?\ wilt prep>e _! he>t1 ?\ wilt cause ?9e e> to he>4' #e?ly ,if our d\bts arise f frequ5t backslid+s1 & relapses into s91 we may apply t promise 9 ,psal4 xxiii4 #c4 ,he re/ore? my s\l1 c4 ,&1 ,hos4 xiv4 #d4 #8,i w heal _! backslid+1 ,i w love !m freely2 = m9e ang] is turn$ away f !m3' ,& 9 ,isa4 lvii4 #ag1 #ah4 9 :i* x is suppos$1 t ,god 0 wro?1 & hid himself f 8 p = _! iniquity2 & !y are describ$ z go+ on fr[>dly 9 ! way ( _! he>t2 yet ,god says1 #8,i h se5 8 ways1 & w heal him3 ,i w lead him also1 & re/ore com=ts to him1 & to 8 m\rn]s3' ,&1 9 ,hos4 xi4 #g-i4 :]e ,god's p are describ$ z b5t to backslide f him2 yet he det]m9es n to de/roy !m1 b says1 9 a v mov+ way1 #8,h[ %all ,i give !e up ,ephraim8 ,h[ %all ,i deliv] !e ,israel1 c4 ,m9e he>t is turn$ )9 me1 my rep5t+s are k9dl$ toge!r8 ,i w n execute ! fi]c5ess ( m9e ang]2 ,i w n return to de/roy ,ephraim2 = ,i am ,god & n man1 ! holy ,"o 9 ! mid/ ( !e4' #f?ly1 ,if we want communion ) ,god1 or 8 pres5ce ) u 9 8 ord9ances2 :i* makes u conclude t we are n 9 ,*ri/3 ,let u consid] :at is said 9 ,isa4 xlv4 #ai4 #8,i said n unto ! se$ ( ,jacob1 ,seek ye me 9 va93' ,&1 9 *ap4 liv4 #g1 #h4 #8,= a small mom5t h ,i =sak5 !e1 b ) great m]cies w ,i ga!r !e4 ,9 a little wra? ,i hid my face f !e1 = a mom5t2 b ) ev]la/+ k9dness w ,i h m]cy on !e4' #g?ly1 ,if we are "u frequ5t convictions1 b !y soon we> (f1 :i* occasions u to fe> t we nev] exp]i5c$ a ?or\gh "w ( conv]sion1 let u consid]1 ,isa4 lxvi4 #i4 #8,%all ,i br+ to ! bir?1 & n cause to br+ =?1 sai? ! ,"l8' ,&1 9 ,ze*4 iv4 #aj4 #8,:o ha? despis$ ! day ( small ?+s8' ,&1 9 ,isa4 lxv4 #h4 #8,z ! new w9e is f\nd 9 ! clu/]1 & "o sai?1 ,de/roy x n1 = a bless+ is 9 x2 ,s w ,i d = my s]vants sake1 t ,i may n de/roy !m all4' #h?ly1 ,if we are 9 a )]+ & decl9+ condition1 & want reviv+2 or1 if we compla9 ( b>r5ness "u ! means ( grace1 s t we may att5d ^u !m1 z we appreh5d1 to v little purpose2 !re are "s promises t are suit$ to ?is case1 z ,hos4 xiv4 #g1 #h4 ,isa4 xlviii4 #ag4 #i?ly1 ,if our d\bts arise f ! h>dness ( our he>ts1 s t we _c m\rn = s9 z we ought to d1 or w\ld d1 let u consid] :at ,god has promis$ 9 ,ezek4 vii4 #af4 ,deut4 xxx4 #f4 ,acts v4 #ca4 #aj?ly1 ,if we are "u ! visible tok5s ( ,god's displeasure1 s t we are ready to conclude1 t he di/ributes t]rors to u 9 8 ang]2 &1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 we walk 9 d>kness1 & are f> f peace3 ,!re are _m promises t are suit$ to ?is case1 z ,j]4 iii4 #e4 ,psal4 ciii4 #h1-aj4 ,isa4 xii4 #a4 ,joel ii4 #ac4 ,isa4 l4 #aj4 ,psal4 lxxix4 #ae4 & xlii4 #aa4 #b4 ,we h a fur!r acc\nt h[ su*1 :o are at pres5t1 disc\rag$ f com+ to ! ,"l's table1 ought to manage !mselves 9 ?is case4 ,& "h x is obs]v$1 t !y ought to bewail _! unbelief1 to lab\r to h _! d\bts resolv$2 &1 in/ead ( be+ disc\rag$1 !y %\ld come to ! ,"l's supp]1 to be fur!r /r5g!n$4 ,?is advice is n giv5 to /upid s9n]s1 or su* z are unconc]n$ ab\t _! /ate1 or nev] _h ! lea/ gr\nd to conclude t !y h _h communion ) ,god 9 any ord9ance2 &1 especially if _! di/ress ( consci5ce arises r f a slavi% fe> ( ! wra? ( ,god1 ?an a filial fe> ( him2 or1 if !y are m conc]n$ ab\t ! dreadful consequ5ces ( s91 ?an ! intr9sic evil t is 9 x1 ,i say1 ?is advice is n giv5 to su*1 b ^?1 z be=e describ$1 :o lam5t aft] ! ,"l1 e>ne/ly seek him1 ?\gh !y _c1 at pres5t1 f9d him2 & h f]v5t desires ( 8 pres5ce1 ?\gh no s5sible enjoym5t !re(1 & appe> to h "s small degrees ( grace1 ?\gh x be v weak3 ,9 ?is case a few words ( advice ought to be giv5 to !m2 p>ticul>ly1 7#a47 ,t !y %\ld take he$ ( giv+ way to any h>d ?\ghts ( ,god2 b1 on ! o!r h&1 lay ! :ole blame h]e( on !mselves4 ,?us ,god says by ! prophet1 8,ha/ ?\ n procur$ ?is unto ?yself1 9 t ?\ ha/ =sak5 ! ,"l ?y ,god1 :5 he l$ !e by ! way80 ,j]4 ii4 #ag4 7#b47 ,!y %\ld give glory to1 dep5d on1 & seek relief f ! ,holy ,_s1 ! ,com=t]1 :o glorifies himself by seal+ believ]s unto ! day ( r$emption2 &1 toge!r ) ?is1 be/[s ^? com=ts on !m :i* !y /& 9 ne$ (4 7#c47 ,!y mu/ endeav\r1 to _! utmo/1 to act grace1 & s g =w>d 9 ! ways ( ,god1 ?\gh !y d n g on com=tably1 & n say1 8:y %\ld ,i wait on ! ,"l any long]80 ,are !y sometimes afraid !y %all n arrive safely to ! end ( _! race1 !y %\ld nev]!less resolve n to give out1 or to run no long] 9 x2 & because _! way is att5d$ ) d>kness1 or h$g$ up ) ?orns1 !y %\ld n det]m9e1 = t reason1 to g backw>d1 z ?\gh !y _h nev] set _! faces heav5-w>d4 7#d47 ,!y ought to lie at ,god's foot1 ackn[l$g+ _! unwor?9ess ( t peace :i* !y desire1 b are de/itute (1 & plead = 8 special pres5ce1 t w\ld give an happy turn to ! frame ( _! spirits1 z t :i* !y pref] to all ! enjoym5ts ( life2 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 #8,!re be _m t say1 ,:o w %ew u any good8 ,"l1 lift ?\ up ! light ( ?y c\nt5ance ^u u1' ,psal4 iv4 #f4 7#e47 ,x w\ld be adviseable = su* to contract an intimacy1 & frequ5tly conv]se ) exp]i5c$ ,*ri/ians1 :o "k ! dep?s ( ,satan1 & ! deceitfulness ( ! he>t ( man1 & ! me?ods ( div9e grace 9 re/or+ com=ts to ^? :o are1 at pres5t1 de/itute ( !m1 agreeably to :at !y !mselves h exp]i5c$ 9 ! l case1 #b ,cor4 i4 #d4 7#f47 ,!y ought1 z a f>!r means = ! /r5g!n+ ( _! fai?1 & e/abli%+ _! com=ts1 to wait on ,god 9 ! ord9ance ( ! ,"l's supp]1 hop+ = ,*ri/'s pres5ce !re92 9 :i* _m h f\nd t !y h be5 enliv5$1 quick5$1 & com=t$1 :ile o!rs1 ?r\gh ! neglect h]e(1 h _h _! d\bts & fe>s increas$4 ,& ?is leads u to consid]1 ,,ii4 ,:at is conta9$ 9 ! latt] ( ! answ]s we are expla9+1 :i* is applicable to ^? :o desire to come to ! ,"l's supp]1 b are to be kept f x4 ,"h x is tak5 = grant$1 t all are n to be admitt$ to ?is ord9ance1 ?\gh x may be1 !y make a g5]al pr(ession ( ! ,*ri/ian fai?1 & are n will+ t any %\ld "q _! "r to x4 ,^! are describ$ 9 ?is answ]1 #a4 ,z be+ ignorant ( ! great doctr9es ( ! gospel1 &1 consequ5tly1 unacqua9t$ ) ,*ri/1 :om !y nev] truly appli$ !mselves to1 nor receiv$ by fai?2 & !re=e !y _c improve ?is ord9ance aright1 or h communion ) ,*ri/ !re94 #b4 ,!y are to be exclud$ f ! ,"l's supp]1 :o are sc&al\s or immoral 9 _! practice1 :atev] pret5sions !y make to ! "* ( ,*ri/ians3 ,^! are describ$ by ! apo/le1 z p]sons :o pr(ess t !y "k ,god2 b 9 works !y d5y him1 be+ abom9able & disob$i5t & unto e good "w reprobate1 ,tit4 i4 #af4 ,su* ought n to h communion ) ^? :om ! apo/le describes z call$ to be sa9ts1 ,rom4 i4 #g4 nor c !y p>take ( ?is ord9ance aright1 s9ce !y are n appriz$ ( ! end & design !re(1 nor are !y able1 z ! apo/le expresses x1 to disc]n ! ,"l's body1 #a ,cor4 ix4 #bg4 =1 if !y are /rang]s to !mselves1 h[ c !y apply ! b5efits ( ,*ri/'s r$emption to _! own case8 &1 if !y neglect ! prep>atory duty ( self-exam9ation1 s t !y d n "k _! own wants1 h[ c !y g to ,*ri/ 9 ?is ord9ance = a supply !re(8 or1 if !y d n desire ! spiritual bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 :at "r c !y h to make use ( ! seals !re(8 & if !y are op5ly & visibly ( ano!r family1 "u ! dom9ion ( ! p[]s ( d>kness1 :at "r h !y to ! privileges :i* ,*ri/ has pur*as$ = ^? :o are memb]s ( 8 family1 & spiritually unit$ to him8 ,object4 #a4 ,to :at has be5 said conc]n+ ^? t are to be exclud$ f ?is ord9ance1 x is object$1 t x appe>s1 t bo? good & bad h a "r to x1 f :at our ,savi\r says 9 ! p>able ( ! :eat & ! t>es1 9 ,mat4 xiii4 #bi4 bo? :i* are said to gr[ toge!r until ! h>ve/1 :5 ! reap]s w be s5t to ga!r fir/ ! t>es1 & b9d !m 9 bundles to burn !m1 & ! :eat into ! b>n3 ,s t hypocrites1 & s9c]e ,*ri/ians1 are to cont9ue toge!r 9 ! same *ur*1 &1 consequ5tly to p>take ( ! same ord9ances4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$2 ?is is n ! s5se ( ! p>able2 = our ,savi\r expla9s x o!rwise1 :5 he says 9 v]4 #ch4 ,! field is ! _w3 ! good se$ are ! *ildr5 ( ! k+dom1 b ! t>es are ! *ildr5 ( ! wick$ "o4 ,& f h5ce we may inf]1 t good & bad m5 are1 ?r\gh ! =be>ance ( ,god1 suff]$ to live toge!r 9 ! _w2 b x gives no c\nt5ance to ?is supposition1 t ! wick$ ought to be jo9$ ) ! godly z memb]s ( ! same *ur*3 ,n b t hypocrites may1 & (t5 d intrude !mselves into ! *ur*es ( ,*ri/2 yet s9ce ?is is n kn[n to !m1 !y are n to blame = x1 ! he>t ( man be+ kn[n to ,god alone2 & ! judgm5t t we are to pass conc]n+ ^? :o are admitt$ into *ur*-fell[%ip1 or to ! ,"l's supp] 9 p>ticul>1 is to be f\nd$ on t cr$ible pr(ession :i* !y make2 9 :i*1 ?\gh x be possible = !m to deceive o!rs1 yet ! guilt & ill consequ5ce !re(1 w only affect !mselves4 ,object4 #b4 ,x is fur!r object$1 t ,judas 0 at ! ,"l's supp] :5 x 0 fir/ in/itut$ by our ,savi\r1 ?\gh he knew him to be an hypocrite & a traitor1 & t he w\ld spe$ily execute :at he _h design$ aga9/ 8 life2 & if s1 !n all ought to be admitt$ to ?is ord9ance4 ,& ! reason t is g5]ally assign$ :y he 0 !re at t "t1 is1 because x is said1 9 ,luke xxii4 #ad4 ,:5 ! h\r 0 come1 he sat d[n1 & 8 twelve apo/les ) him2 & aft]w>ds we read1 9 v]4 #ai4 t he took bread & brake x1 c4 & also ! cup aft] supp]1 c4 v]4 #bj4 & !n x is said1 9 v]4 #ba4 ,behold ! h& ( him t betraye? me is ) me on ! table4 ,?is is suppos$1 by "s1 to h be5 spok5 by ,*ri/ :5 !y 7 eat+ ! ,"l's supp]2 f :5ce x may be conclud$ t ,judas 0 !re4 ,answ4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$2 t x seems mu* m probable t he 0 n !re :5 ! ,"l's supp] 0 adm9i/]$ ?\gh he jo9$ ) ,*ri/ & ! o!r apo/les 9 eat+ ! passov]2 = we mu/ consid]1 7#a47 ,t ! passov] & ! ,"l's supp] 7 celebrat$1 "o imm$iately aft] ! o!r1 at ! same table1 or sitt+2 !re=e ! h& ( ,judas might be ) ,*ri/ on ! table1 9 ! =m]1 ?\gh n 9 ! latt]3 ,s t1 ?\gh ^! words1 ! h& ( him t betraye? me1 is ) me on ! table1 are ins]t$ aft] ! acc\nt ( bo? ^! ord9ances be+ conclud$2 yet we h gr\nd to suppose1 !y 7 spok5 :ile !y 7 eat+ ! passov]1 :5 ,judas 0 pres5t4 7#b47 ,x appe>s yet m probable t he 0 n pres5t at ! ,"l's supp]1 f ! acc\nt :i* ,john gives ( ?is matt]1 9 *ap4 xiii4 #ba4 :]e9 our ,savi\r tells !m1 t "o ( !m %\ld betray him3 &1 9 v]4 #bf4 he discov]s t he meant ,judas1 by giv+ him ! sop2 & 9 v]4 #cj4 x is said1 t hav+ receiv$ ! sop1 he w5t imm$iately out4 ,n[ x is c]ta9 !re 0 no sop 9 ! ,"l's supp]1 z !re 0 9 ! passov]1 inasmu* z !re 0 no fle% !re93 ,!re=e ,judas w5t out :5 !y 7 eat+ ! passov]1 be=e !y began to p>take ( ! ,"l's supp]2 be+1 z we may reasonably suppose1 9 a rage t 8 hypocrisy %\ld be detect$1 & he m>k$ out z a traitor1 :o 01 be=e ?is1 reckon$ z good a man z any ( !m3 ,!re=e we h n suffici5t gr\nd f h5ce to conclude1 t wick$ m5 ought to be admitt$ to p>take ( ! ,"l's supp]4 ,object4 #c4 ,= ,*ri/ians to exclude any f ! ,"l's supp]1 w\ld argue a great deal ( pride1 or va9-glori\s boa/+1 & x is1 z x 71 to say to !m :o are exclud$1 8,/& (f1 = we are holi] ?an y40 ,answ4 #a4 ,a believ] may ) ?ankfulness1 ackn[l$ge ! di/+ui%+ grace ( ,god v\*saf$ to him1 & n to o!rs2 &1 at ! same "t1 bless him1 t he has giv5 him a "r to ! privilege ( 8 h\se1 :i* all are n admitt$ to p>take (1 )\t do+ ?is 9 a boa/+ way2 he may say ) ! apo/le 9 #a ,cor4 xv4 #aj4 ,by ! grace ( ,god ,i am :at ,i am2 & yet at ! same "t1 deal fai?fully ) ^? :o are de/itute ( ?is grace2 he may bless ,god = ! "r :i* he hopes he has to ?is ord9ance1 & yet x is n 8 duty to admit !m to x :o h no "r4 #b4 ,x is "o ?+ n to admit p]sons :o are unqualifi$ to ?is ord9ance1 & ano!r ?+ to despise !m ^u ?is acc\nt4 ,our bus9ess is n to reproa* !m1 b to treat !m ) meekness2 if p]adv5ture ,god may give !m rep5tance to ! ackn[l$gm5t ( ! tru?1 t h]eby !y may appe> to h a "r to x4 ,object4 #d4 ,if wick$ m5 are to be exclud$ f "o ord9ance :i* ,*ri/ has in/itut$ 9 8 *ur*1 !y may1 = ! same reason be exclud$ f all2 & s !y may z well be deb>r$ ! privilege ( he>+ ! ^w1 & jo9+ ) ! *ur* 9 public pray]4 ,answ4 ,!re is n ! same reason = exclud+ wick$ m5 f he>+ ! ^w1 or jo9+ 9 pray] ) ! *ur*1 z !re is = refus+ to admit !m to p>take ( ! ,"l's supp]4 ,= pray]1 & prea*+ ! ^w1 are ,god's appo9t$ means = ! work+ ! grace ( fai?1 in/ruct+ ! ignorant1 awak5+ ! /upid & secure s9n]1 & putt+ him on comply+ ) t me?od ( salvation :i* ,god has prescrib$ 9 ! gospel1 & embrac+ ,*ri/ z (f]$ !re93 ,:]eas1 on ! o!r h&1 ! ,"l's supp] is an ord9ance :i* supposes ! s\l to h1 be=e ?is1 receiv$ ,*ri/ by fai?2 & !re=e he is !re9 to fe$ ^u him1 & to take com=t f :at he has done & suff]$ = him1 z conducive to ! f>!r mortification ( indwell+ s92 :i* supposes t he has _h1 be=e ?is1 "s exp]i5ce ( ! grace ( ,god 9 tru?4 ,?us conc]n+ ! exclusion ( ignorant or immoral p]sons1 z be+ n qualifi$ = ! ,"l's supp]4 ,& "h we may f>!r obs]ve1 t !y :o br+ ^! & su*-l objections1 ) a design to op5 ! door ( ! *ur* s wide1 t all may be receiv$ into x1 & p>take ( ^? ord9ances by :i* x is m p>ticul>ly di/+ui%$ f ! _w1 are v ready1 9 def5ce ( _! own cause1 to *>ge o!rs ) be+ too sev]e 9 _! c5sures1 & refus+ to admit any into *ur*-communion1 unless !y c tell ! v "t 9 :i* !y 7 conv]t$1 & ! means by :i* ?is "w 0 begun1 & c>ri$ on2 & ?is !y are oblig$ to d 9 s public a mann]1 z t _m are d5i$ ! privilege ( p>tak+ ( ?is ord9ance1 = a m]e circum/ance2 :i* is an extreme z mu* to be avoid$ z ! receiv+ unqualifi$ p]sons to ! ,"l's supp]4 ,b x may be repli$ to ?is1 t s9ce ?is *>ge is r ! result ( surmize ?an f\nd$ on suffici5t evid5ce1 x des]ves to h less notice tak5 ( x3 ,h[ev]1 ?is ,i w\ld say 9 answ] to x1 t ,i nev] knew x to be ! practice ( any *ur* ( ,*ri/1 to exclude p]sons f its communion1 because !y knew n ! "t or means ( _! conv]sion2 :i* may be sometimes occasion$ by _! hav+ be5 favor$ ) ! bless+ ( a religi\s education & re/ra9+ grace f _! *ildhood1 s t !y h n run ^? l5g?s 9 s9 :i* o!rs h done2 & !re=e ! *ange :i* is wr\ght 9 conv]sion1 especially z to :at conc]ns ! "t & mann] !re(1 is less disc]nible4 ,sometimes ! "w has be5 begun ) a less degree ( ! t]rors ( consci5ce1 "u a s5se ( ! guilt ( s91 & ! condemn+ s5t5ce ( ! law1 ?an o!rs h exp]i5c$3 ,^! h be5 drawn ) ! cords ( love1 & ! grace ( ,god has desc5d$ ^u !m ins5sibly1 l ! dew ^u ! grass2 & !re=e all t c be p]ceiv$ by !m1 or t is to be requir$ ( !m z a necess>y qualification = _! be+ admitt$ to ! ord9ances & privileges :i* belong to believ]s1 is _! discov]+ ^? fruits ( fai? :i* are disc]nible 9 ! conv]sation ( su* z h exp]i5c$ ! grace ( ,god 9 tru?4 ,z to ! o!r "p ( ! *>ge1 9 :i* "s *ur*es are pret5d$ to insi/ on su* t]ms ( communion z are m]ely circum/antial1 s z to refuse to receive any t _c comply ) !m3 ,?is is to be answ]$ by ^? :o appe> to be liable to x4 ,all t ,i %all !re=e add "u ?is head1 is1 t s9ce a visible pr(ession ( fai? 9 ,*ri/ is to be made1 z necess>y to con/itute a visible *ur*1 & ! conv]sation ( ^? :o make x1 ought to be app>5tly agreeable !reunto3 ,& inasmu* z none are oblig$ to make any ?+ kn[n to ! *ur*1 t conta9s ! lea/ appe>ance ( di%on\r or reflection on _! "* 9 ! _w2 b are only requir$ to te/ify & give a pro( ( _! /eady adh]5ce to ,*ri/1 & _! desire to embrace him 9 all 8 (fices1 z well z wor%ip him 9 all 8 ord9ances2 ?is _c ju/ly be reckon$ an unnecess>y circum/ance or mak+ t a t]m ( communion :i* ,*ri/ has n made1 & !reby exclud+ ^? :o h a "r to ! ,"l's supp]4 ,& n[ we h consid]$ ! t]ms ( communion1 & ! qualifications = x1 z well z ! spiritual privileges t are to be expect$ by ^? :o h a "r to x4 ,i _c b obs]ve1 h[ ?is is abus$1 & practically dis[n$1 by ^? :o engage 9 ?is ord9ance m]ely z a qualification = a civil employm5t4 ,a p]son may c]ta9ly be a good memb] ( a commonweal?1 & v fit to be entru/$ ) ! adm9i/ration ( ! civil affairs !re(1 :o has little or no?+ to say conc]n+ 8 exp]i5ces ( ! grace ( ,god4 ,to ass]t1 t a "r to a civil employm5t is f\nd$ on ! same qualifications t give a p]son a "r to p>take ( ! ,"l's supp]1 w\ld be to advance1 n only t :i* is indef5sible1 b :at w\ld be almo/ univ]sally d5i$1 unless x c\ld be prov$1 t all might p>take ( x1 ! contr>y to :i*1 we h endeav\r$ to ma9ta94 ,moreov]1 :5 ,*ri/ in/itut$ ?is ord9ance1 8 p 7 9 no expectation ( be>+ any "p 9 ! civil gov]nm5t2 !re=e ?is 0 mo/ remote f ! fir/ int5t & design !re(3 ,& we (t5 f9d t ?is is a temptation to m5 to pr(ane ?is ord9ance1 & lays a burd5 on ! consci5ces ( ^? :o "k !mselves unprep>$ = x1 :o _h little or no?+ 9 view b ! secur+ _! secul> int]e/2 by :i* means x is to be fe>$1 t _m ( !m eat & dr9k unwor?ily1 &1 in/ead ( receiv+ advantage by x1 br+ _! consci5ces "u su* entanglem5ts1 t !y _c easily extricate !mselves f4 ,?us conc]n+ ^? :o are to be admitt$ to be p>tak]s ( ! ,"l's ,supp]1 ?\gh d\bt+ ( _! meetness = x1 & o!rs be+ exclud$1 :o h no "r to x4 ,! la/ ?+ obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 is1 t !y :o are n1 at pres5t1 deem$ fit = ?is ord9ance1 may aft]w>ds be admitt$ to x :5 !y h receiv$ in/ruction1 & manife/$ a ?or\gh re=mation2 or :51 by _! dilig5t att5dance on o!r ord9ances1 or means ( grace1 accompani$ ) ! div9e bless+1 t1 :i* at pres5t disqualifies !m1 be+ remov$1 !y may humbly & ?ankfully wait on ,god !re91 & hope = 8 pres5ce & bless+2 & !n ! *ur* w h reason1 z well z !mselves1 to bless ,god = t grace :i* !y h exp]i5c$1 :]eby !y may come to x = ! bett]1 & n = ! worse4 ,footnote #aja3 ,see ,que/4 lxxxi4 ,vol4 ,,iii4 page #bfh4 ,que/4 ,,clxxiv41 ,,clxxv4 ,,que/4 ,,clxxiv4 ,:at is requir$ ( !m t receive ! sacram5t ( ! ,"l's ,supp]1 9 ! "t ( ! adm9i/ration ( x8 ,,answ4 ,x is requir$ ( !m t receive ! sacram5t ( ! ,"l's ,supp]1 t dur+ ! "t ( ! adm9i/ration ( x1 ) all holy rev]5ce & att5tion !y wait ^u ,god 9 t ord9ance1 dilig5tly obs]ve ! sacram5tal elem5ts & actions1 he$fully disc]n ! ,"l's body1 & affectionately m$itate on 8 dea? & suff]+s1 & !reby /ir up !mselves to a vigor\s ex]cise ( _! graces1 9 judg+ !mselves & sorr[+ = s91 9 hung]+ & ?ir/+ aft] ,*ri/1 fe$+ on him by fai?1 receiv+ ( 8 fulness1 tru/+ 9 8 m]its1 rejoic+ 9 8 love1 giv+ ?anks = 8 grace1 9 r5ew+ ( _! cov5ant ) ,god1 & love to all ! sa9ts4 ,,que/4 ,,clxxv4 ,:at is ! duty ( ,*ri/ians aft] !y h receiv$ ! sacram5t ( ! ,"l's ,supp]8 ,answ4 ,! duty ( ,*ri/ians aft] !y h receiv$ ! sacram5t ( ! ,"l's ,supp]1 is1 s]i\sly to consid] h[ !y h behav$ !mselves !re91 & ) :at success2 if !y f9d quick5+ & com=t1 to bless ,god = x1 beg ! cont9uance ( x1 wat* aga9/ relapses1 fulfil _! v[s1 & enc\rage !mselves to a frequ5t att5dance on t ord9ance2 b if !y f9d no pres5t b5efit1 m exactly to review _! prep>ation to1 & c>riage at ! sacram5t2 9 bo? :i*1 if !y c approve !mselves to ,god & _! own consci5ces1 !y are to wait = ! fruit ( x 9 due "t2 b if !y see !y h fail$ 9 ei!r1 !y are to be humbl$1 & to att5d ^u x aft]w>d ) m c>e & dilig5ce4 ,^! two answ]s respect our behavi\r 91 & aft] our engag+ 9 ?is ord9ance4 ,i4 ,we are to consid] ) :at frame ( _s we are to engage !re92 h[ our m$itations are to be employ$1 & :at graces are to be ex]cis$4 #a4 ,"h is some?+ obs]v$1 :i* is common to x ) all o!r ord9ances1 viz4 t we are to wait on ,god ) an holy rev]5ce aris+ f a becom+ s5se ( 8 div9e p]fections1 & ! inf9ite di/ance we /& 9 f him2 & we are to impress on our s\ls an awful s5se ( 8 omnisci5ce & omnipres5ce2 :]eby he kn[s ) :at frame ( _s we draw nigh to him1 bett] ?an ?is is kn[n to ourselves2 & highly res5ts e ?+ t is contr>y to 8 hol9ess1 or unbecom+ ! "* ( ^? :o are wor%ipp+ at 8 foot/ool4 #b4 ,!re are o!r ?+s peculi> to ?is ord9ance1 t are necess>y 9 ord] to our engag+ 9 x 9 a "r mann]2 z1 7#a47 ,we are dilig5tly to obs]ve ! sacram5tal elem5ts & actions1 :i* conta9 ! ext]nal "p ( ! duty requir$ ( u4 ,! bread & w9e1 toge!r ) ! actions to be p]=m$ 9 our receiv+ !m by ,*ri/'s appo9tm5t1 are1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 significant & in/ructive signs ( 8 dea?1 & ! b5efits :i* he has procur$ = u !reby1 t are to be att5d$ to1 & br\ght to our remembrance 9 ?is ord9ance4 ,moreov]1 we are to consid]1 t ?\gh ! bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace are signifi$ !reby1 z !y are in/itut$1 n natural signs !re(2 yet ! gospel1 9 :i* we h an acc\nt ( :at ,*ri/ did1 & suff]$ = u1 is a l>ge & suffici5t explication h]e( = ! direction ( our fai?1 :5 conv]sant ab\t !m4 7#b47 ,we are affectionately to m$itate on ! suff]+s & dea? ( ,*ri/1 :i* are signifi$ !reby4 ,m$itation is a great "p ( ! "w we are to be engag$ 91 & ! dea? ( ,*ri/ is ! pr9cipal subject !re(2 accord+ly we are to consid] 8 condesc5d+ love 9 giv+ 8 life a ransom = u2 &1 9 ord] to our be+ affect$ !re)1 & to excite our admiration & ?ankfulness = x1 we mu/ contemplate ! div9e excell5cy & glory ( 8 ,p]son2 :i* adds an inf9ite value to e "p ( 8 ob$i5ce & suff]+s4 ,we mu/ also consid] ! k9d ( dea? he di$2 :i* is call$ 8 be+ w\nd$1 bruis$1 ,isa4 liii4 #e4 cut (f ,dan4 ix4 #bf4 & is repres5t$ z t :i* _h ! ext]nal m>k ( ! curse ( ,god annex$ to x2 ^u :i* acc\nt he is said to h be5 made a curse = u1 ,gal4 iii4 #ac4 ,we are also to consid] ! "* ( ! p]sons = :om he laid d[n 8 life2 :o are describ$ z be+ )\t /r5g?1 or ability to d :at is good1 & ungodly1 & s op5 enemies to him1 ,rom4 v4 #f1 #h1 #aj4 & !re=e !re 0 no?+ 9 u t c\ld induce him to d ?is = u4 ,we are also to consid]1 t he di$ 9 our room & /ead1 z be>+ our griefs1 & c>ry+ our sorr[s1 ,isa4 liii4 #d4 & be+ deliv]$ = our (f5ces1 ,rom4 iv4 #be4 ,& we are also to consid] ! great ends design$ !reby1 z ,god is h]eby glorifi$1 8 hol9ess & ju/ice 9 dem&+ & receiv+ a full satisfaction = s91 illu/rat$ 9 ! highe/ degree2 s t he decl>es himself well-pleas$ 9 :at ,*ri/ has done & suff]$1 ,matt4 iii4 #ag4 & well-pleas$ likewise1 z ! prophet expresses x1 = 8 righte\sness' sake1 ,isa4 xlii4 #ba4 ,we are also to consid] ! great advantage t we hope to receive !reby1 z be+ ju/ifi$ by 8 blood1 we %all be sav$ f wra? ?r\gh him1 ,rom4 v4 #i4 ,?is is !re=e ! highe/ inducem5t to u1 to give up ourselves entirely to him4 #c4 ,we are1 9 ?is ord9ance1 to /ir up ourselves to a vigor\s ex]cise ( ^? graces t ! nature ( ! ord9ance requires3 ,& accord+ly we are1 7#a47 ,to judge ourselves2 z ! apo/le says1 ,if we w\ld judge ourselves1 we %\ld n be judg$1 #a ,cor4 xi4 #ca4 & ?is we ought to d1 by accus+1 condemn+1 & pass+ s5t5ce aga9/ ourselves1 = ^? s9s :i* we h committ$ aga9/ ,*ri/1 :]eby we 7 plung$ into ! utmo/ dep?s ( mis]y1 9 :i* we %\ld = ev] h cont9u$1 _h he n r$eem$ u by 8 blood4 ,we are also to ackn[l$ge our des]t ( ,god's wra? & curse2 s t if he %\ld m>k iniquity1 we c\ld n /&1 ,psal4 cxxx4 #c4 & ?is s5se ( s9 ought to be p>ticul>1 includ+ 9 x ^? transgressions :i* are kn[n to none b ,god & ourselves2 z we ought to make a p>ticul> application ( ! blood ( ,*ri/ = ! =giv5ess !re(4 ,?is is c]ta9ly v suitable to ! nature ( ! ord9ance we are engag$ 91 :]e9 ,*ri/ is set =? z a sacrifice = s91 & we are l$1 at ! same "t1 to be duly affect$ ) our malady1 & ! great rem$y ,god has provid$2 :i* w h a t5d5cy to enhance our praise & ?ankfulness to him1 :o lov$ u1 & gave himself = u4 7#b47 ,we are to ex]cise a godly sorr[ = s91 :i* is ! gr\nd ( all t di/ress & mis]y :i* we are liable to3 ,?is ought to take its rise f ! corruption ( nature1 f :5ce all actual s9s proce$2 & we are to bewail our s9s ( omission1 z well z commission2 our neglect to p]=m duties t are incumb5t on u1 z well z ^? s9s t h be5 committ$ by u ) ! greate/ presumption1 delib]ation1 wilfulness1 & ob/9acy1 :i* conta9 9 !m ! highe/ +ratitude & contempt ( ! blood ( ,*ri/1 & ! me?od ( salvation by him4 ,& ?is sorr[ = s9 ought to produce ^? good effects ( pray+ & /riv+ aga9/ x1 endeav\r+ to return to ,god1 f :om we h backslidd54 ,! apo/le calls x1 sorr[+ aft] a godly sort2 & speaks ( x z att5d$ ) c>efulness1 t we may avoid x = ! future2 cle>+ ( ourselves1 s t we may ei!r be enc\rag$ to hope t we h n committ$ ! s9s :i* we are ready to *>ge ourselves )1 or1 t ! guilt !re( is tak5 away by ! atonem5t t ,*ri/ has made = u4 ,x ought also to produce an holy indignation1 & a k9d ( rev5ge aga9/ s91 z t :i* has be5 s prejudicial to u2 z likewise a fe> ( (f5d+2 a zeal = ! glory ( ,god1 :om we h di%on\r$2 & a vehem5t desire ( ^? bless+s :i* we h h]eby =feit$4 ,?is sorr[ = s9 ought to proce$ f an inw>d loa?+ & abhorr5ce ( x2 & ! degree !re( ought to be> "s proportion to its respective aggravations1 & ! di%on\r we h br\ght to ,god !reby2 :i* w\ld be an effectual means to incl9e u to abhor ourselves1 & rep5t 9 du/ & a%es4 ,?is is v agreeable to ! nature ( ! ord9ance we are engag$ 91 s9ce no?+ t5ds m to enhance ! vile & he9\s nature ( s91 ?an ! consid]ation ( its hav+ crucifi$ ! ,"l ( glory2 :i* is to be ! imm$iate subject ( our m$itation !re94 ,we read t ,*ri/1 9 8 la/ suff]+s1 0 exce$+ sorr[ful1 ev5 unto dea?1 ,matt4 xxvi4 #ch4 :i* c\ld n proce$ f ! afflictive view t he _h ( ! pa9s & indignities he 0 to suff] 9 8 crucifixion2 = t w\ld argue him to h a less degree ( holy c\rage & resolution ?an "s ( ! m>tyrs h express$ :5 !y h endur$ extreme torm5ts1 & mo/ ignom9i\s reproa*es = 8 sake3 ,!re=e 8 sorr[ proce$$ f ! afflictive s5se t he _h ( ! guilt ( our s9s :i* he bore4 ,if !re=e he n only suff]$1 b 8 s\l 0 exce$+ sorr[ful = our s9s2 ?is ought to excite 9 u ! ex]cise ( t grace 9 ?is ord9ance1 9 :i* x is br\ght to our remembrance4 7#c47 ,we are to hung] & ?ir/ aft] ,*ri/2 :i* implies 9 x an ard5t desire ( hav+ communion ) him3 ,?us ! *ur* says1 ,) my s\l h ,i desir$ !e 9 ! night2 yea1 ) my _s w ,i seek !e e>ly1 ,isa4 xxvi4 #i4 & ! ,psalmi/ comp>es ?is to ! hunt$ h>t1 t is ready to die = ?ir/1 :i* pants aft] ! wat]-brooks1 ,psal4 xlii4 #a4 ,?is arises f a deep s5se ( our ne$ ( ,*ri/1 & f>!r supplies ( grace f him1 & is att5d$ ) a firm resolution t no?+ %ort ( him %all satisfy u1 z n be+ adapt$ to supply our wants4 ,su* a frame ( _s is agreeable to ! ord9ance we are engag$ 91 s9ce ,*ri/ is !re9 repres5t$ z hav+ pur*as$1 & be+ ready to apply to 8 p1 ^? bless+s :i* are ( a satisfy+ & com=t+ nature4 7#d47 ,we are to fe$ on ,*ri/ by fai?1 & !reby receive ( 8 fulness1 z he is frequ5tly repres5t$ 9 scripture1 "u ! metaphor ( food3 ,?us he /yles himself1 ,! bread ( life1 ,john vi4 #ce4 & ! bless+s he be/[s1 are call$1 #8,! meat :i* p]i%e? n1 b endure? to ev]la/+ life1' v]4 #bg4 & ! gospel-disp5sation is set =? by a #8fea/ ( fat ?+s1 a fea/ ( w9es on ! lees1 ( fat ?+s full ( m>r[1 ( w9es on ! lees well ref9$1' ,isa4 xxv4 #f4 ,?us our ,savi\r also repres5ts x 9 ! p>able1 ,matt4 xxii4 #d4 9 :i* he comm&s 8 s]vants to invite ^? t 7 bidd5 to ! m>riage-fea/1 by tell+ !m :at ?+s he _h prep>$ = _! ent]ta9m5t1 z an enc\ragem5t to _! fai?4 ,?us we are to consid] t fulness ( grace t is 9 ,*ri/1 7:5 draw+ nigh to him 9 ?is ord9ance17 ( m]it1 = our ju/ification1 ( /r5g? to enable u to mortify s91 & resi/ temptations1 ( wisdom to direct u 9 all em]g5cies & difficulties1 ( peace & com=t1 to revive & enc\rage u "u all our d\bts & fe>s1 & to give u suitable relief :5 we are ready to fa9t "u ! burd5s we compla9 (4 ,all ^! bless+s are to be appreh5d$ & appli$ by fai?1 o!rwise we _c conclude t !y belong to u2 & no?+ c be m adapt$ to ?is ord9ance1 :]e9 ,*ri/ is repres5t$ z hav+ all ^? bless+s to be/[1 :i* he has pur*as$ by 8 blood1 & ^! are signifi$ or %ew$ =? !re94 7#e47 ,we are1 9 ?is ord9ance1 to tru/ 9 ! m]its ( ,*ri/1 or to ex]cise an entire confid5ce 9 him1 :o1 by 8 dea?1 has pur*as$ = u all spiritual & sav+ bless+s4 ,?is ought to be att5d$ ) an humble s5se ( our own unwor?9ess1 z be+ less ?an ! lea/ ( all ,god's m]cies1 ,g54 xxxii4 #aj4 & z des]v+ no?+ b 8 fi]ce wra? = our iniquities4 ,&1 s9ce he has paid a full & satisfactory price ( r$emption = u1 & !reby procur$ ! bless+s t we _h =feit$1 :i* h a t5d5cy to make u completely happy1 we ought to lay ! :ole /ress ( our salvation on him1 z be+ s5sible t he is able to save to ! utt]mo/1 all t come unto ,god by him1 ,heb4 xii4 #be4 7#f47 ,we are to rejoice 9 ,*ri/'s love1 :i* is inf9itely great] ?an :at c be 9 ! he>t ( "o creature t[>ds ano!r3 ,?is love ( ,*ri/ has sev]al prop]ties2 #a/1 ,x do? n consi/ m]ely 9 8 desir+ our good1 or wi%+ t we 7 happy1 b 9 mak+ u s2 nor does x only consi/ 9 8 sympa?iz+ ) u 9 our mis]ies1 b deliv]+ u f !m1 & discov]+ himself z our refuge & /r5g?1 a v pres5t help 9 tr\ble4 #b;dly1 ,z ,*ri/'s love to 8 p did n take its motive at fir/ f any beauty or excell5cy :i* he f\nd 9 !m :o 7 de=m$1 pollut$1 & wor?y to be abhorr$ by him1 b aft]w>ds adorn$ & made comely ?r\gh 8 comel9ess put ^u !m1 ,ezek4 xvi4 #ad4 s :5 !y =feit 8 love by _! frequ5t backslid+s1 & des]ve to be ca/ (f by him1 x is nev]!less un*angeably fix$ ^u !m1 inasmu* z hav+ lov$ 8 own :i* 7 9 ! _w1 he lov$ !m unto ! end1 ,john xiii4 #a4 #c;dly1 ,*ri/'s love is inf9itely condesc5d+1 :i* arises n only f t inf9ite di/ance :i* !re is betwe5 him & 8 p1 b f 8 remembr+ !m 9 _! l[ e/ate1 hav+ compassion on !m :om no eye piti$1 & sav+ !m :5 !y 7 9 ! utmo/ dep?s ( despair & mis]y1 say+ to !m :5 !y 7 9 _! blood1 live1 ,ezek4 xvi4 #f4 #d?ly1 ,x is n l ! love ( /rang]s1 :i* cont5ts itself ) "s g5]al endeav\rs to d good to !m :om !y design n to contract an intimacy )1 b x is att5d$ ) ! highe/ acts ( fri5d%ip & communion1 imp>t+ 8 secrets to !m1 z he promises to love1 & manife/ himself to !m1 ,john xiv4 #ba4 & tells 8 disciples1 #8,h5ce=? ,i call y n s]vants2 = ! s]vant kn[e? n :at 8 "l doe?3 ,b ,i h call$ y fri5ds2 = all ?+s t ,i h he>d ( my ,fa!r1 ,i h made kn[n unto y1' *ap4 xv4 #ae4 #e?ly1 ,x is su* a love z =gives all =m] injuries1 & upbraids n 8 p = :at !y h done aga9/ him1 ei!r be=e or s9ce !y believ$ 9 him4 ,?us ,god is said to #8p>don ! iniquity1 & pass by ! transgression ( ! remnant ( 8 h]itage1' & #8to ca/ all _! s9s into ! dep?s ( ! sea1' ,micah vii4 #ah1 #ai4 & #8to blot out _! transgressions = 8 own sake1 & n to rememb] _! s9s1' ,isa4 xliii4 #be4 #f?ly1 ,x is su* a love z af=ds u all seasonable & necess>y help 9 times ( our greate/ /raights & difficulties1 ,psal4 xlvi4 #a4 & makes provision = our future necessities2 z he tells 8 disciples1 ,i g to prep>e a place = y1 ,john xiv4 #b4 t !y might be assur$ ( be+ happy 9 ano!r _w2 & accord+ly he expresses himself 9 8 m$iatorial pray]1 #8,fa!r1 ,i w t ^! :om ?\ ha/ giv5 me1 may be ) me :]e ,i am1 t !y may behold my glory1' ,john xvii4 #bd4 #g?ly1 ,x is su* a love1 z puts him ^u reckon+ all injuries done aga9/ 8 p1 z ?\gh !y 7 done aga9/ himself1 & ! k9dnesses express$ to !m1 z ?\gh !y 7 express$ to him1 z x is said1 ,he t t\*e? y1 t\*e? ! apple ( 8 eye1 ,ze*4 ii4 #h4 &1 he t despise? y1 despise? me1 ,luke x4 #af4 ,&1 :5 he takes notice ( ^? expressions ( k9dness1 :i* 8 p _h %ewn to "o ano!r1 he says1 ,inasmu* z ye h done x unto "o ( ! lea/ ( ^! my bre?r51 ye h done x unto me1 ,mat4 xxv4 #dj4 #h?ly1 ,x is su* a love z incl9es him to int]pose himself betwe5 8 p & all dang]1 :]eby he prev5ts _! be+ ov]come by _! enemies2 & inde$1 he n only haz>d$1 b z a good %eph]d gave 8 life = 8 %eep1 ,john x4 #aa4 ,?is is t love :i* is to be ! subject ( our m$itation 9 ?is ord9ance2 accord+ly we are fir/ to endeav\r1 to make out our int]e/ 9 him1 by fai?1 :i* w be ev9c$ by ^? acts ( love to him t fl[ f x1 & !n we may rejoice 9 x z a con/ant spr+ ( peace & bless$ness4 7#g47 ,! next grace to be ex]cis$ 9 ?is ord9ance1 is ?ankfulness1 ador+ & prais+ him t he has be5 pleas$ to ext5d compassion to u 9 be/[+ ^? bless+s1 :i* are ! result ( 8 discrim9at+ grace1 ! in/ances :]e( are v>i\s1 viz4 z he deliv]s u f ! ru9 t s9 w\ld h inevitably br\ght ^u u1 prev5ts u ) ! bless+s ( goodness1 & re/ra9s ! break+ =? ( our corruptions1 :i* w\ld o!rwise h incl9$ u to commit ! vile/ abom9ations2 &1 m especially1 z he r5ews our nature1 *anges our he>ts1 creates u unto good works1 & !n quick5s & excites t grace 9 u :i* 8 own h& wr\ght1 & com=ts u :5 our spirits are ov]:elm$ ) sorr[1 :]eby he enables u to g on 9 8 way rejoic+1 & s c>ries on ! "w :i* he has begun 9 u1 till x be complet$ 9 glory4 ,!re is no?+ t we h1 ei!r 9 h& or hope1 b :at w af=d matt] = ! ex]cise ( ?is grace2 & m p>ticul>ly1 our he>ts ought to be excit$ h]eunto f ! consid]ation ( ! b5efits t are signifi$ 9 ?is ord9ance2 especially if we are enabl$ to receive !m by fai?4 7#h47 ,we are1 at ! ,"l's supp]1 to r5ew our cov5ant ) ,god4 ,t ?is may be rightly und]/ood1 we mu/ consid] :at x is = a believ] to ent] into cov5ant ) ,god1 :i* he is suppos$ to h done be=e ?is2 & t consi/s n 9 our promis+ t we w d ^! ?+s t are out ( our p[]1 or1 t we w ex]cise ^? graces1 :i* none b ,god1 :o works 9 8 p1 bo? to w & to d1 c enable u to put =?2 b x consi/s 9 our mak+ a surr5d] ( ourselves to ,*ri/1 & dep5d+ on him = ! supply ( all our spiritual wants1 humbly hop+ & tru/+ t he w enable u to adh]e /$fa/ly to him1 work+ 9 u all t grace :i* he requires ( u2 :i* bless+ if he is pleas$ to grant u1 we %all be enabl$ to p]=m all ! duties t are incumb5t on u1 h[ difficult soev] !y may be4 ,?is is an unexceptionable way ( ent]+ into cov5ant ) ,god1 z x conta9s an ackn[l$gem5t ( our own inability to d t :i* is good )\t him1 & desire to give ! glory ( all to him2 on :om we /$fa/ly rely1 t we may obta9 m]cy f him to be fai?ful4 ,moreov]1 to r5ew our cov5ant1 is to decl>e1 t ?r\gh 8 grace1 we are incl9$ /$fa/ly to adh]e to our solemn d$ication to him1 n1 9 ! lea/1 rep5t+ ( :at we did !re92 &1 t we h z mu* reason to dep5d on 8 assi/ance n[1 z we _h at fir/1 s9ce grace is c>ri$ on1 z well z begun by him alone2 & accord+ly1 :ile we express our e>ne/ desire to be /$fa/ 9 8 cov5ant1 we dep5d on 8 promise t he w nev] fail u1 nor =sake u3 ,& we take ?is occasion1 m especially1 to r5ew our d$ication to him1 z x is v agreeable to ! nature ( ?is ord9ance1 9 :i* we h ! ext]nal symbols ( 8 love to u1 :i* lays u "u ! highe/ obligation !reunto4 7#i47 ,we are1 9 ?is ord9ance1 to %ew our read9ess to ex]cise a ,*ri/ian love to all sa9ts2 :i* consi/s1 m especially1 9 our e>ne/ desire t all grace & peace may ab\nd 9 !m1 z 9 our own s\ls2 t h]eby we may h occasion to glorify ,god toge!r1 & %ew our mutual conc]n = ! spiritual welf>e ( ea* o!r4 ,we are to bless ,god = ! grace !y are enabl$ to ex]cise1 ?\gh1 x may be1 we _c ex]cise x 9 ! same degree ourselves3 ,&1 z = o!rs1 we are to sympa?ize ) !m 9 _! weaknesses1 grieve = _! falls & misc>riages2 & be v ready to make abatem5ts = ^? frailties & infirmities t we behold 9 !m1 :i* we ourselves are sometimes liable to1 especially if !y are n inconsi/5t ) grace1 9 :i* case we %\ld ca/ a mantle ( love ov] !m1 n kn[+ b we may be expos$ to1 & fall by ! same temptations4 ,?is love is to be express$1 m especially 9 ?is ord9ance2 inasmu* z we are to consid] all sa9ts z memb]s ( ,*ri/'s my/ical body1 *ildr5 ( ! same ,god & ,fa!r1 p>tak]s ( ! same grace ) u1 fell[ travell]s to ! same heav5ly c\ntry1 :]e we hope to meet ) !m at la/1 ?\gh n[ !y are liable to ! same difficulties ) ourselves1 & expos$ to ^? assaults & temptations t we (t5 meet ) f our spiritual enemies4 ,?is expression ( our love1 ?\gh x be m imm$iately & directly ext5d$ to ! same society1 t jo9s 9 communion ) u2 yet x is n to be conf9$ )9 su* n>r[ limits1 b includes 9 x ! highe/ e/eem = all :o are sanctifi$ 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 call$ to be sa9ts1 ?\gh _! place ( abode be remote f1 & !y are n kn[n to u 9 ! fle%4 ,,ii4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! duty ( ,*ri/ians aft] !y h receiv$ ! sacram5t ( ! ,"l's supp]2 & t consi/s 9 enquir+1 h[ !y h behav$ !mselves !re98 &1 :e!r !y h any gr\nd to conclude1 t !y h be5 fav\r$ ) ! special pres5ce ( ,god 9 ?is ord9ance1 :]eby x has be5 made a means ( grace to !m8 ,z to ! =m] ( ^! enquiries relat+ to ! frame ( our spirits1 :ile engag+ 9 ?is solemn duty1 we %all sometimes f9d1 t x has be5 su* z af=ds matt] = deep humiliation & self-abasem5t1 9 ! sight ( ,god1 :5 we reflect ^u x2 p>ticul>ly1 #a4 ,:5 our m9ds & affections h be5 conv]sant ab\t ^? ?+s1 :i* are altoge!r unsuitable to ! "w we h be5 engag$ 91 &1 in/ead ( conv]s+ ) ,*ri/ 9 ?is ord9ance1 we h _h our ?\ghts & m$itations mo/ tak5 up ) worldly matt]s2 or1 if !y h1 inde$1 be5 conv]sant ab\t religi\s affairs1 yet we may1 9 "s measure1 see reason to blame ourselves1 if ^! h be5 altoge!r =eign to ! great end & design ( ! ord9ance we h be5 engag$ 94 ,!re are _m portions ( scripture1 or heads ( div9ity f\nd$ ^u x1 :i* we may employ our ?\ghts ab\t at o!r times1 ) great advantage2 yet !y may n be altoge!r suitable1 or adapt$ to our receiv+ spiritual advantage by1 or mak+ a "r improvem5t ( ,*ri/ crucifi$1 z ! nature ( ?is ord9ance requires4 #b4 ,!y behave !mselves unbecom+ly1 9 ?is ord9ance1 :o m$itate on ! ?+ signifi$ !re91 to wit1 ! dy+ love ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 z ?\gh !y 7 unconc]n$ spectators1 hav+ only an hi/orical fai?1 & cont5t !mselves ) ! b>e k ( :at relates to ! life & dea? ( ,*ri/1 )\t consid]+ ! end & design !re(1 viz4 t he might make atonem5t = s91 or _! p>ticul> conc]n h]e91 s z to improve x1 z an exp$i5t = ! tak+ away ! guilt & p[] !re( 9 _! own s\ls4 #c4 ,we may reflect on our behavi\r 9 ?is ord9ance1 :5 we h giv5 way to deadness & /upidity1 )\t us+ ^? endeav\rs t are necess>y = ! excit+ our affections2 :5 a subject s affect+ z ,*ri/'s p\r+ out 8 s\l unto dea?1 be+ w\nd$ = our transgressions1 despis$ & reject$ ( m51 ble$+ & dy+ on ! cross1 &1 9 ! mid/ ( 8 suff]+s1 cry+ out1 ,my ,god1 my ,god1 :y ha/ ?\ =sak5 me1 has n _h an efficacy to raise our affections1 any m ?an if x 7 a common subject8 #d4 ,we h reason to blame our behavi\r 9 ?is ord9ance1 :5 we h att5d$ on x ) a resolution to cont9ue 9 any kn[n s91 )\t be+ e>ne/ ) ,god to mortify x1 or desir+ /r5g? & grace f ,*ri/1 9 ord] !reunto1 & improv+ 8 dea? = t end4 ,?us we h reason1 sometimes1 to reflect on our behavi\r at ! ,"l's supp]1 ) grief1 & sorr[ ( he>t1 z :at has be5 disagreeable to ! nature ( ! ord9ance we h be5 engag$ 94 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 we may1 sometimes1 9 tak+ a view ( our behavi\r !re91 f9d matt] ( enc\ragem5t1 :51 abat+ = human frailties1 & ! imp]fection ( grace1 t insep>ably att5ds ?is pres5t /ate1 we c say1 to ! glory ( ,god1 t we h1 9 "s measure1 behav$ ourselves z we ought to d4 ,?us :5 we h f\nd1 t our he>ts h be5 duly affect$ ) ! love ( ,*ri/1 & we h _h ! ex]cise ( ^? graces t are suitable !reunto2 & if we c say1 t we h _h "s communion ) him1 & h n be5 altoge!r de/itute ( 8 quick5+ & com=t+ pres5ce1 & ! witness ( 8 ,_s ) ours1 t we are ! *ildr5 ( ,god2 !n we may conclude1 t we h engag$ 9 ?is ord9ance 9 a "r mann]4 ,& if we h f\nd t x has be5 ?us ) u1 we are to bless ,god = x1 z consid]+ t he alone c excite grace 9 u1 :o wr\ght x at fir/4 ,& we are f>!r to consid]1 t su*-l acts ( grace w be a good evid5ce ( ! tru? & s9c]ity !re(2 :]eby our com=ts may be m e/abli%$1 & we enabl$ to walk m closely & ?ankfully ) ,god1 by ! communication ( ^? graces t he is pleas$ to be/[ ^u u 9 ?is ord9ance4 ,moreov]1 if we h _h exp]i5ce ( ! pres5ce ( ,god !re91 & h be5 br\ght into a good frame1 we ought to beg ! cont9uance !re(4 ,! be/ frame ( _s w be no long] abid+1 ?an x pleases ,god to keep up ! lively ex]cise ( fai? & o!r graces2 & ?is1 be+ s valuable a bless+1 is to be s\ght = by f]v5t pray] & supplication1 t our good frames may n be l ! morn+ cl\d1 or e>ly dew1 t soon passes away3 ,?is w discov]1 t we set a value ^u !m1 & glorify ,god z ! au?or ( !m2 & x is ! be/ exp$i5t = our walk+ ) ,god at o!r times1 z well z :5 engag$ 9 holy ord9ances4 ,aga91 x is f>!r obs]v$1 t !y1 :o h be5 quick5$ & com=t$1 :5 p>tak+ ( ! ,"l's supp]1 ought to wat* aga9/ relapses into ^? s9s1 t =m]ly !y h be5 ov]tak5 )1 b n[ see reason to abhor4 ,?is we ought to d1 because1 ?\gh we are sometimes br\ght into a good frame1 yet /ill we h deceitful he>ts1 t1 be=e we are aw>e1 may betray u into ! commission ( ^? s9s :i* h occasion$ great di/ress to u 9 times pa/2 &1 to ?is we may add1 ! endeav\rs ( ,satan to ensn>e u by 8 wiles2 s1 t :5 we ?9k ourselves ! safe/1 we may be expos$ to ! greate/ dang]s4 ,:5 we h be5 lea/ appreh5sive ( our return to our =m] s9s1 &1 x may be1 h be5 too secure 9 our op9ion1 :ile confid+ too mu* to our own /r5g?1 we h lo/ ^? good frames1 & our tr\bles h be5 r5ew$ !reby3 ,!re=e1 x is our duty to wat* aga9/ ! secret work+s ( corrupt nature1 & ! fir/ motions ( s9 9 our he>ts1 :ile we e>ne/ly implore help f ,god1 t we may be kept f our own iniquities2 namely1 ^? s9s t we h =m]ly committ$1 or t m easily beset u ?an any o!r4 ,! next duty incumb5t on u1 aft] we h receiv$ ! ,"l's supp]1 is1 to fulfil our v[s3 ,?is w be bett] un/ood1 if comp>$ ) :at 0 be=e obs]v$ conc]n+ sacram5tal v[s or cov5ants3 :i* ought n to conta9 9 !m a mak+ promises1 especially 9 our own /r5g?1 t we w be f\nd 9 ! ex]cise ( ^? graces :i* are ! special gift & effects ( ,god's almighty p[]4 ,!re=e1 ,i always1 :5 occasionally m5tion+ mak+ religi\s v[s1 consid] !m pr9cipally z conta9+ an express decl>ation1 t we are "u an indisp5sable obligation to p]=m ^? duties1 & put =? ^? acts ( grace :i* are incumb5t on u1 z ^? :o desire to approve ourselves ,*ri/'s fai?ful s]vants1 :om he has tak5 into a cov5ant-relation ) himself4 ,we also decl>e1 t )\t help f ,god we c d no?+3 ,?is help we implore f him1 at ! same "t :5 we devote1 or give up ourselves to him2 s t we d ?is1 hop+ & tru/+ t he w be/[ ^u u t grace :i* is out ( our own p[]2 :i*1 if he w be pleas$ to d1 we det]m9e t he %all h all ! glory t arises f x4 ,?is is mo/ agreeable to ! s5se ( ! ,lat9 ^w#ajb2 f :5ce ! ^w v[ is d]iv$2 &1 ,i ?9k1 x is mu* r to be acquiesc$ 91 ?an t g5]al description :i* "s give to x1 :5 !y exhort ^? :o are engag$ 9 ?is ord9ance1 fir/ to confess ^? s9s :i* !y h committ$ s9ce !y 7 la/ at ! ,"l's table1 s f> z !y occur to _! memories2 &1 z a means ( _! obta9+ =giv5ess1 to make a solemn v[1 or promise1 t !y w ab/a9 f !m = ! future1 & walk m agreeably to ! engagem5ts :i* !y are laid "u3 ,?is !y d )\t an humble s5se ( ! trea*]y ( _! own he>ts1 or _! ne$ ( /r5g? f ,god1 to p]=m any ?+ t is good2 & aft]w>ds1 !y are z little incl9$ to fulfil _! own promises1 z !y 7 be=e =w>d to make !m1 ) too mu* reliance on _! own /r5g?2 &1 by ?is means1 !y br+ !mselves into ! greate/ p]plexities1 & g on1 z x 71 9 a r\nd ( mak+ solemn v[s & resolutions1 & !n break+ !m1 & aft]w>ds r5ew+ !m aga93 ,:]eas1 :5 we int5d no?+ by our v[+1 b a confess+ t :at o!rs promise 9 _! own /r5g?1 we see ourselves oblig$ to d2 &1 at ! same "t1 dep5d on ,*ri/ = /r5g? to enable u to p]=m x1 & give up ourselves to him1 z 8 cov5ant-p1 9 hope !re(2 ?is is ! safe/ way ( v[+1 inasmu* z x r$\nds mo/ to ! hon\r ( ,god1 & conta9s e ?+ 9 x t may put u ^u us+ our utmo/ endeav\rs to p]=m ! duties t are incumb5t on u1 &1 at ! same "t1 we express our unfeign$ desire to glorify him z ! ,god & ,au?or ( t grace1 :i* is necess>y !reunto4 ,&1 9 ?is s5se ,i w\ld und]/& :at we are exhort$ to 9 ! answ]s we are expla9+1 :5 x is said1 9 "o ( !m1 t :ile we are receiv+ ! ,"l's supp]1 we ought to r5ew our cov5ant ) ,god2 & aft] we h receiv$ x1 we are to fulfil our v[s1 z x is express$ 9 ! o!r2 z ! =m] includes 9 x su* a d$ication to ,god z has be5 b n[ consid]$2 ! latt]1 to wit1 ! fulfill+ our v[s1 implies 9 x a do+ e ?+ t is 9 our p[]1 9 ord] !reunto2 &1 at ! same "t1 a wait+ on ,god to give success to our endeav\rs1 & to "w 9 u t :i* is well-pleas+ 9 8 sight1 )\t :i* we c d no?+4 ,aft] we h wait$ on ! ,"l 9 ?is ord9ance1 we are to enc\rage ourselves to a frequ5t att5dance !reon2 especially if we h gr\nd to conclude1 t we h _h any s5sible communications ( 8 grace v\*saf$ to u !re94 ,z ?is is an hon\r :i* ,god puts on 8 own in/itutions1 x is c]ta9ly an enc\ragem5t to u1 to p]sev]e 9 wait+ on him !re94 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,because he ha? incl9$ 8 e> unto me1 !re=e ,i call ^u him z long z ,i live1 ,psal4 cxvi4 #b4 ,?is w effectually remove all ^? d\bts & scruples t disc\rage u f engag+ 9 ?is ord9ance1 le/ we %\ld n behave ourselves 9 a "r mann] !re91 fe>+ t we are n suffici5tly prep>$ = x1 & !re=e %all be dis[n$ by ,*ri/1 :5 we engage 9 x3 ,i say1 ?is we are f5c$ aga9/1 by hav+ exp]i5c$ 8 quick5+ & com=t+ pres5ce !re94 ,b1 suppose we h n met ) ?is desirable bless+1 :i* ! be/ believ]s d n exp]i5ce 9 a l degree1 at all times2 !n we ought1 aft] we h receiv$ ! ,"l's ,supp]1 to endeav\r to f9d out ! p>ticul> cause ( ,god's )draw+ 8 special pres5ce f u1 & :at is t root ( bitt]ness :i* spr+s up & tr\bles u4 ,x may be1 he )holds ?is privilege f u 9 a way ( sov]eignty1 t we may h]eby le>n t our com=ts are n at our own disposal2 or1 t !y are n ! necess>y result ( our att5dance on ord9ances1 b arise f ! div9e bless+ accompany+ !m4 ,?is1 ,god1 x may be1 )holds f u = ! trial ( our graces2 & t we may see h[ ne$ful x is = u to wait = ^? spiritual com=ts1 :i*1 at pres5t1 he )holds f u2 z ! prophet says1 ,!re=e w ! ,"l wait1 t he may be graci\s unto y1 & !re=e w he be exalt$1 t he may h m]cy ^u y2 = ! ,"l is a ,god ( judgm5t2 bless$ are !y t wait = him1 ,isa4 xxx4 #ah4 ,b s9ce we may1 = ! mo/ "p1 appreh5d "s p>ticul> reason :y ,god d5ies u 8 quick5+1 & com=t+ pres5ce1 aris+ f s9s ( omission or commission1 antec$5t to1 or :il/ we h be5 engag$ 9 ?is ord9ance3 ,we mu/ enquire1 7#a47 ,:e!r !re has n be5 "s defect1 z to prep>atory duties8 & p>ticul>ly1 :e!r we h duly exam9$ ourselves be=e we came to ! ,"l's table1 conc]n+ our k ( ,*ri/1 & ! b5efits ( 8 r$emption2 or1 especially1 ( our be+ enabl$ to improve !m by fai?8 &1 :e!r we h exam9$ ourselves conc]n+ ! s5se we h ( ! guilt ( s91 & ! ne$ we /& 9 ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 to take x away1 & accord+ly resolv$ to wait on him 9 ?is ord9ance1 ) e>ne/ desires ( obta9+ ?is privilege4 7#b47 ,we mu/ enquire1 :e!r our behavi\r :5 we h be5 engag$ 9 ?is ord9ance1 has n be51 9 "s measure1 unbecom+ ! spirituality & importance !re(8 :e!r we h n sp>$1 or indulg$1 "s secret corruption1 t has broke =? !re98 or1 :e!r we h n giv5 way to "s temptation1 t has !n beset u8 :e!r we h n dep5d$ on our own righte\sness1 = ! tak+ away ! guilt ( s91 & procur+ = u acceptance 9 ! sight ( ,god8 or1 :e!r we h n engag$ 9 ?is ord9ance1 9 our own /r5g?1 & by ?is self-confid5ce1 provok$ him to )draw f u2 :i*1 if we h1 x w af=d matt] ( deep humiliation 9 8 sight1 & call = rep5tance & re=mation1 if we w\ld be f5c$ aga9/ ?is inconv5i5ce1 :i*1 at pres5t we lab\r "u2 & !n we may hope t we %all be enabl$ to wait on him 9 ?is ord9ance1 9 su* a way1 t we may h ^? com=table exp]i5ces ( grace f him1 :i* w be an evid5ce t we h wait$ on him = ! bett]1 & n = ! worse4 ,footnote #ajb3 ,voveo4 ,que/4 ,,clxxvi41 ,,clxxvii4 ,,que/4 ,,clxxvi4 ,:]e9 d ! sacram5ts ( ,baptism & ! ,"l's ,supp] agree8 ,,answ4 ,! sacram5ts ( baptism & ! ,"l's ,supp]1 agree1 9 t ! au?or ( bo? is ,god1 ! spiritual "p ( bo? is ,*ri/ & 8 b5efits2 bo? are seals ( ! same cov5ant1 are to be disp5s$ by m9i/]s ( ! gospel1 & by none o!r1 & to be cont9u$ 9 ! *ur* ( ,*ri/1 until 8 second com+4 ,,que/4 ,,clxxvii4 ,:]e9 d ! sacram5ts ( ,baptism & ! ,"l's ,supp] diff]8 ,,answ4 ,! sacram5ts ( baptism & ! ,"l's supp] diff]1 9 t baptism is to be adm9i/]$ b once ) wat]1 to be a sign & seal ( our reg5]ation1 & +raft+ into ,*ri/1 & t ev5 to infants1 :]eas ! ,"l's supp] is to be adm9i/]$ (t51 9 ! elem5ts ( bread & w9e1 to repres5t & exhibit ,*ri/ z spiritual n\ri%m5t to ! s\l1 & to confirm our cont9uance & gr[? 9 him1 & t only to su* z are ( ye>s & ability to exam9e !mselves4 ,^! two answ]s conta9 little m ?an a recapitulation ( "s ?+s1 t h be5 occasionally m5tion$1 9 expla9+ ! nature ( ^! ord9ances2 & !re=e we %all v briefly insi/ on !m4 ,i4 ,conc]n+ ^? ?+s :]e9 ! sacram5ts ( baptism & ! ,"l's supp] agree2 accord+ly1 #a4 ,x is obs]v$1 t ,god is ! ,au?or ( bo?4 ,?is may be inf]r$ f :at has be5 said conc]n+ _! be+ holy ord9ances1 or means ( grace2 9 :i* we are to expect 8 pres5ce & bless+ to make !m effectual to salvation3 ,?is we _c d )\t engag+ 9 !m by 8 own w>rant1 :i* he has be5 pleas$ to give u1 z appe>s f 8 ^w1 & ! exp]i5ce ( _m believ]s1 :o h f\nd s5sible advantage !reby2 s t ! effects ( 8 p[] & grace1 t h be5 produc$ 9 _! he>ts1 :5 engag$ !re91 af=d a conv9c+ evid5ce t ,god is ! ,au?or !re(4 ,?is1 z to :at conc]ns baptism1 respects m especially1 ! baptism ( ^? t are adult2 = :5 infants are baptiz$1 ?\gh ,god c1 & sometimes does1 z is m ?an probable1 own ?is ord9ance1 by reg5]at+ !m at t "t2 yet ?is _c be kn[n by u1 unless x be inf]r$1 f ^? extraord9>y communications ( grace :i* !y may exp]i5ce1 :o are enabl$1 by fai? to give up _! *ildr5 to ,god !re94 #b4 ,baptism & ! ,"l's supp] f>!r agree1 9 t ,*ri/1 & 8 b5efits are signifi$ by bo? ( !m3 = !y are1 ea* ( !m1 ord9ances = our fai?1 z !y are signs & seals ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 9 :i* ,*ri/1 & ! b5efits ( 8 r$emption1 are set =?3 ,?us ! apo/le says1 ) respect to baptism1 ,s _m ( z 7 baptiz$ into ,jesus ,*ri/1 7 baptiz$ into 8 dea?1 buri$ ) him by baptism into dea?1 ,rom4 vi4 #c1 #d4 accord+ly we h communion ) ,*ri/ z crucifi$1 dy+ & buri$1 &1 aft] ?is1 ris+ aga9 f ! dead1 :]eby he br\ght ! "w ( r$emption to p]fection3 ,^! ?+s are signifi$2 & ?us our fai? is to make use ( ?is sign 9 baptism2 & ! apo/le says ! same ?+ ) respect to ! ,"l's ,supp]3 ,z (t5 z ye eat ?is bread1 & dr9k ?is cup1 ye d %ew ! ,"l's dea? till he come1 #a ,cor4 xi4 #bf4 #c4 ,baptism & ! ,"l's supp]1 are f>!r obs]v$ to agree1 9 t !y are to be disp5s$ by none b ! m9i/]s ( ! gospel4 ,"u ! ,old ,te/am5t-disp5sation1 :]e all ! p>ts ( ! temple-s]vice 7 significant signs ( ,*ri/1 & ! b5efits ( ! cov5ant ( grace2 ^! 7 to be adm9i/]$ by none b ^? :o 7 qualifi$1 call$1 & lawfully set ap>t to t "w1 z ! apo/le says1 ,no man take? ?is hon\r unto himself1 b he t is call$ ( ,god1 z 0 ,a>on1 ,heb4 v4 #d4 ,& we may conclude1 t ! moral reason ( ! ?+ ext5ds itself to ! adm9i/ration ( ! seals ( ! cov5ant1 "u ! gospel-disp5sation4 ,x is c]ta91 t "s mu/ be appo9t$1 or set ap>t to ?is "w1 o!rwise x w\ld belong to e body1 & consequ5tly !re w\ld be no det]m9ate adm9i/rators ( ^! ord9ances1 :o might be said to h a special call !reunto1 f ,god & man4 ,x may also be inf]r$ f ^? scriptures t speak ( pa/ors aft] ,god's own he>t1 :o are to fe$ 8 p ) k & und]/&+1 z be+ 8 special gift1 ,j]4 iii4 #ae4 & f :at ! apo/le says1 conc]n+ gospel-m9i/]s1 :e!r extraord9>y or ord9>y1 z be+ ,*ri/'s gift1 :5 he asc5d$ up on high1 ,eph4 iv4 #h1 #aa4 #d4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 t ^! two ord9ances agree1 9 t !y are bo? to be cont9u$ 9 ! *ur*1 until ,*ri/'s second com+4 ,?\gh we look & hope = m ( ! pres5ce ( ,god !re91 & a great] effusion ( 8 ,_s1 to make !m m effectual1 & r5d] ! *ur* m bright & glori\s1 z be+ fav\r$ ) great] degrees ( ! communications ( div9e grace2 yet we h no gr\nd to expect new ord9ances1 or a new disp5sation to succe$ ?is we are "u1 till ,*ri/'s second & mo/ glori\s com+2 !re=e ?is is call$1 ,! la/ "t1 #a ,john ii4 #ah4 ,^u :i* acc\nt ! apo/le says1 t ! ends ( ! _w are come ^u u1 #a ,cor4 x4 #aa4 by :i* we are to und]/&1 t ! pres5t disp5sation ( ! gospel t we are "u1 is ! la/ we are to expect till ,*ri/'s second com+4 ,& ?is also appe>s1 f ! promise :i* ,*ri/ has giv5 ( 8 pres5ce ) 8 m9i/]s & *ur*es1 :5 fai?fully engag+ 9 ^! ord9ances1 z he says1 ,lo1 ,i am ) y always1 ev5 unto ! end ( ! _w1 ,matt4 xxviii4 #bj4 ,&1 z 8 dea?1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 is to be %ew$ =? till he come1 #a ,cor4 xi4 #bf4 ?is proves t ! ,"l's supp] is also to be cont9u$ 9 ! *ur* till !n4 ,?is ,i w\ld ! r obs]ve1 inasmu* z x is contr>y to :at "s ma9ta91 :o1 :ile !y hope = a great] effusion ( ! ,_s1 & a m glori\s /ate ( ! *ur* 9 ! latt] day1 are ready to ext5d _! ?\ghts too f>1 !y conclude t x w be a new disp5sation1 z ! ord9ances :i* ! *ur* is fav\r$ )1 at pres5t1 %all cease1 p>ticul>ly baptism & ! ,"l's ,supp]2 :i* we c by no means approve (4 ,,ii4 ,we are n[ to consid] :]e9 ! sacram5ts ( baptism & ! ,"l's supp] diff]4 #a4 ,x is obs]v$ t !y diff]1 9 t baptism is to be adm9i/]$ b once2 :]eas1 ! ,"l's supp] is to be adm9i/]$ (t54 ,?is appe>s f two diff]5t circum/ances conta9$ 9 !m4 ,z = baptism1 x signifies our fir/ +raft+ into1 or putt+ on ,*ri/2 & :5 d5om9at$ f ! ?+ signifi$ !reby1 x is call$1 ! wa%+ ( reg5]ation1 & ! r5ew+ ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 ,titus iii4 #e4 :i* is hop$ = 9 ?is ord9ance2 accord+ly x is consid]$ z our fir/ solemn d$ication to ,*ri/2 &1 z ?is is signifi$ !reby1 x is call$ an initiat+ ord9ance1 9 :i* we are b\nd to be ! ,"l's2 :i* bond holds good z long z we live1 & !re=e ne$s n to be signifi$1 seal$1 or confirm$ by our be+ baptiz$ a second "t3 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 ! ,"l's supp] signifies our fe$+ or liv+ ^u ,*ri/1 & receiv+ daily supplies ( grace f him1 z our necessities require3 ,!re=e ?is ord9ance diff]s f baptism z x is (t5 to be engag$ 94 #b4 ,!y diff]1 9 t ! =m] z has be5 be=e prov$1 is n only to be appli$ to ! adult1 if !y h n be5 baptiz$ be=e1 b to ! infants ( believ+ p>5ts1 :i* ! ,"l's supp] is n4 ,9 baptism1 ! p]son d$icat$ may be consid]$ z be+ passive1 & s devot$ to ,god by ! fai? ( ano!r1 :o has a "r to d ?is3 ,b none are to p>take ( ! ,"l's supp] b ^? :o h su* a degree ( k1 t !y are able to disc]n ! ,"l's body1 & capable ( p]=m+ t duty :i* ! apo/le recomm5ds z necess>y !reunto1 :5 he says1 ,let a man exam9e himself1 & s let him eat ( t bread1 & dr9k ( t cup1 #a ,cor4 xi4 #bh4 ,i am s5sible t "s ( ! anci5t *ur*1 & p>ticul>ly ,cyprian1 9 ! ?ird c5tury1 h plead$ =1 & practis$ ! adm9i/ration ( ! ,"l's supp] to infants1 be+ l$ into ?is mi/ake1 by suppos+ :at does n suffici5tly appe>1 viz4 t infants among ! ,jews ate ! passov]1 because :ole families are said to eat x4 ,b ?is does n appe> to include infants2 = :om ano!r sort ( food 0 design$3 nei!r c\ld !y reap any advantage by x1 n be+ capable ( disc]n+ ! ?+ signifi$1 or fe$+ on ,*ri/1 ! true ,pas*al ,lamb2 :i* c\ld be done no o!rwise ?an by fai?4 ,o!rs 7 l$ into ?is mi/ake f ! wrong s5se !y gave ( t scripture1 9 :i* ,*ri/ says1 ,except ye eat ! fle% ( ! ,son ( man1 & dr9k 8 blood1 ye h no life 9 y1 ,john vi4 #ec4 ?9k+ t our ,savi\r meant h]eby1 ! bread & w9e 9 ! ,"l's supp]4 ,!re=e ?is ord9ance 0 absolutely necess>y to salvation2 ^u :i* acc\nt !y ?\ght t x ought to be ext5d$ to infants1 z a means ( _! obta9+ x4 ,b x is c]ta9 ?is _c be ! mean+ ( t scripture1 s9ce ! ,"l's supp] 0 n in/itut$1 or kn[n 9 ! *ur*1 :5 our ,savi\r spake ^! words3 ,!re=e1 he int5ds no?+ else !reby b ! fiducial application ( ,*ri/'s dea?1 z an exp$i5t = our obta9+ et]nal life4 ,que/4 ,,clxxviii4 ,,que/4 ,,clxxviii4 ,:i* is ,pray]8 ,,answ4 ,pray] is an (f]+ up ( our desires unto ,god1 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/1 by ! help ( 8 ,_s1 ) confession ( our s9s1 & ?ankful ackn[l$gm5t ( 8 m]cies4 ,hav+ consid]$ ! ?+s t are to be believ$ & done2 :at rema9s is1 to enquire conc]n+ ^? ?+s t are to be pray$ =1 & h[ ?is great duty ( pray] is to be p]=m$4 ,?is is necess>y to be insi/$ on1 inasmu* z we are oblig$ to yield ob$i5ce to ! reveal$ w ( ,god2 nev]!less1 by reason ( our depravity & weakness1 we c d no?+ t is good )\t 8 assi/ance1 :i* is n to be expect$1 unless x be humbly desir$ ( him2 & ?is is :at we g5]ally call pray]2 :i* be+ p]=m$ by creatures :o are n only indig5t1 b unwor?y1 ?is is to be ackn[l$g$1 & accord+ly we are1 9 pray]1 to confess s9 z ! pr9cipal gr\nd & reason ( ?is unwor?9ess4 ,&1 inasmu* z ,god has be5 pleas$ to enc\rage u to hope1 t we %all n seek 8 face 9 va91 :o1 9 _m in/ances is pleas$ to grant returns ( pray]2 ?is obliges u to draw nigh to him ) ?anksgiv+4 ,^! ?+s are p>ticul>ly conta9$ 9 ! answ] we are expla9+2 & ! me?od 9 :i* we %all endeav\r to speak to x1 is to consid]1 ,i4 ,:at1 pray] supposes2 & t is1 #a4 ,t we are dep5d5t & indig5t creatures1 h _m wants to be suppli$1 s9s to be =giv51 mis]ies1 "u :i* we ne$ pity & relief1 & weaknesses1 "u :i* we want to be /r5g!n$ & assi/$ 9 ! p]=mance ( ! duties t are incumb5t on u4 ,f h5ce x may be inf]r$1 t ?\gh our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ is (t5 repres5t$ z pray+ to ,god1 ?is is an action p]=m$ by him 9 8 human nature2 9 :i* alone he c\ld be said to be indig5t1 :o1 9 8 div9e nature1 is all-suffici5t4 #b4 ,x supposes t ,god1 :o is ! object ( pray]1 is reg>d$ by u1 n only z able1 b will+ to help u2 & t he has enc\rag$ u to draw nigh to him = relief3 ,& !re=e x is a duty t m especially belongs to ^? :o are fav\r$ ) ! hope ( ! gospel4 ,,ii4 ,we %all n[ %ew h[ pray] is to be consid]$1 z to ! v>i\s k9ds h]e(2 & accord+ly we are repres5t$ z draw+ nigh to ,god1 ) an humble s5se ( our secret s9s & wants1 :i* none b ,god & our own consci5ces are privy to4 ,?is k9d ( pray] our ,savi\r int5ds1 :5 he says1 ,?\1 :5 ?\ praye/1 ent] into ?y closet1 & :5 ?\ ha/ %ut ?y door1 pray to ?y ,fa!r :i* is 9 secret1 & ?y ,fa!r :i* see? 9 secret1 %all rew>d !e op5ly1 ,mat4 vi4 #f4 & we h an in/ance h]e( 9 himself2 inasmu*1 z x is said1 t :5 he _h s5t ! multitudes away1 he w5t up into a m\nta9 ap>t to pray1 *ap4 xiv4 #bc4 also1 ,pet] w5t up ^u ! h\se-top to pray1 ,acts x4 #i4 9 :i*1 be+ retir$ f ! _w1 he _h a great] lib]ty to p\r =? 8 s\l unto ,god4 ,moreov]1 we are to jo9 ) o!rs 9 p]=m+ ?is duty1 9 :i* we confess ^? s9s1 & implore a supply ( ^? wants t are common to all :o are engag$ !re93 ,?is our ,savi\r enc\rages u to d1 :5 he says1 ,if two ( y %all agree on e>?1 z t\*+ any ?+ t !y %all ask1 x %all be done = !m ( my ,fa!r :i* is 9 heav54 ,= :]e two or ?ree are ga!r$ toge!r 9 my "n1 !re am ,i 9 ! mid/ ( !m1 ,mat4 xviii4 #ai1 #bj4 ,?is is a bran* ( social wor%ip1 & is to be p]=m$ by e family ap>t1 :]e( we h an example 9 ,cornelius1 conc]n+ :om x is said1 t he 0 a dev\t man1 & fe>$ ,god ) all 8 h\se1 & pray$ to him always2 & t he did ?is1 at c]ta9 times1 9 8 h\se1 ,acts x4 #b4 comp>$ ) v]4 #cj4 ,moreov]1 ?is duty is to be p]=m$ publicly 9 ! *ur*1 or any wor%ipp+ assembly met toge!r = t purpose3 ,( ?is we h an in/ance 9 ! apo/le ,paul1 :o1 :5 he _h call$ = ! eld]s ( ! *ur* at ,ephesus1 design+ to take 8 leave ( !m1 aft] an affectionate disc\rse1 & suitable advice giv5 to !m1 he kneel$ d[n & pray$ ) !m all1 *ap4 xx4 #cf4 ,aga91 pray] may be consid]$ z t = :i* a /at$ "t is set ap>t by u1 ei!r alone1 or ) o!rs2 or1 t :i* is occasional1 %ort1 & ejaculatory1 consi/+ 9 a secret lift+ up ( our he>ts to ,god1 & may be done :5 we are engag$ 9 o!r bus9ess ( a diff]5t nature1 )\t be+ a let or h9drance to x3 ,?us x is said t ,nehemiah pray$1 :5 he has go+ to deliv] ! cup into ! k+'s h&1 betwe5 ! k+'s ask+ him a "q1 & 8 return+ him an answ] to x2 :i* seems to be ! mean+ ( :at is said 9 ,neh4 ii4 #d1 #e4 ,!n ! k+ said unto me2 = :at do/ ?\ make reque/8 s ,i pray$ to ! ,god ( heav51 & ,i said unto ! k+1 c4 ,^! ejaculatory pray]s are ei!r su* z we put up to ,god :ile engag$ 9 worldly bus9ess = direction1 assi/ance1 or success !re92 or :5 att5d+ on ! ^w read or prea*$1 or any o!r holy duties1 9 :i* we lift up our he>ts to him = 8 pres5ce !re94 ,,iii4 ,! next ?+ to be consid]$1 is1 ! v>i\s p>ts ( pray]2 & ^! are ?ree1 viz4 ,confession ( s92 petition = a supply ( our wants2 & ?anksgiv+ = m]cies receiv$4 ,confession ( s9 supposes t we are guilty1 & des]ve puni%m5t f ,god2 petition supposes1 t we are mis]able & helpless2 & ?anksgiv+ implies1 a disposition to own ,god1 ! au?or ( all ! good we enjoy or hope =1 & includes 9 x a due s5se ( ^? undes]v$ fav\rs we h receiv$ f him4 ,f ?is g5]al acc\nt ( ! duty ( pray]1 & ! p>ts !re(1 we may inf]1 #a4 ,t ! two =m] ( !m1 namely1 confession ( s91 & petition = relief1 "u ! v>i\s mis]ies & di/resses :i* we are liable to1 is only applicable to ^? :o are 9 a s9ful & imp]fect /ate1 z believ]s are 9 ?is _w4 ,z = glorifi$ sa9ts 9 heav51 !y h no s9s to be confess$1 nor any mis]ies "u :i* !y ne$ help & pity4 ,z = t "p ( pray] :i* consi/s ( ?anksgiv+ = m]cies already receiv$1 t1 inde$1 is agreeable to a p]fect /ate1 & is repres5t$ z ! con/ant "w ( glorifi$ sa9ts3 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,! heav5s1 t is1 ! inhabitants !re(1 %all praise ?y wond]s1 ,o ,"l1 ?y fai?fulness also 9 ! congregation ( ! sa9ts1 ,psal4 lxxxix4 #e4 #b4 ,s9n]s1 :o h lo/ _! day ( grace1 aga9/ :om ! door ( hope & m]cy is %ut1 :o are endur+ ! puni%m5t ( s9 9 hell1 ^! are n prop]ly ! subjects ( pray]2 conc]n+ :om x may be said1 n only t !y _c pray1 be+ de/itute ( ^? graces t are necess>y !reunto2 b hav+ no int]e/ 9 a ,m$iator1 or 9 ! promises ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 :i* are a w>rant & enc\ragem5t = ! p]=mance ( ?is duty4 #c4 ,9 ?is _w1 :]e9 we enjoy ! means ( grace1 none are ! subjects ( pray] b man4 ,! ,psalmi/1 inde$1 speaks ( ,god's giv+ to ! bea/ 8 food1 & to ! "y rav5s :i* cry1 ,psal4 cxlvii4 #i4 & else:]e x is said1 ,he provide? = ! rav5 8 food1 :5 8 "y ones cry unto ,god1 ,job4 xxxviii4 #da4 ,! mean+ ( :i* is1 n t brute creatures =mally address !mselves to ,god = a supply ( _! wants1 hav+ no idea ( a div9e be+2 b1 t1 :5 !y compla9 = want ( food1 ! provid5ce ( ,god supplies !m1 ?\gh !y "k n ! h& f :5ce x comes4 #d4 ,?\gh x be ! duty ( all m5 9 ! _w to pray2 yet none c d ?is by fai?1 &1 consequ5tly1 9 an acceptable mann]1 b believ]s1 conc]n+ :om ! apo/le says1 ,ye h receiv$ ! _s ( adoption1 :]eby !y cry1 ,abba1 ,fa!r1 ,rom4 viii4 #ae4 ,z = ! fir/ "p ( pray]1 viz4 petition1 or supplication4 ,?is w be p>ticul>ly consid]$ "u sev]al foll[+ answ]s1 & especially ^? t conta9 an explication ( ! ,"l's pray]2 :i* is a directory = :at we are to ask ( ,god3 ,!re=e we %all1 at pres5t1 only consid] ! o!r two p>ts ( pray]1 viz4 confession ( s91 & ?anksgiv+ = m]cies4 7#a47 ,conc]n+ confession ( s92 & accord+ly1 #a4 ,we %all prove1 t x is an indisp5sable duty incumb5t on all m52 & t1 n only on ^? :o are 9 a /ate ( unreg5]acy1 & consequ5tly "u ! dom9ion ( s91 b on believ]s !mselves1 :o are 9 a ju/ifi$ /ate4 ,?is w appe>1 if we consid]1 t n to confess s91 is1 9 effect1 to ju/ify ourselves 9 ! commission ( x2 &1 z x 71 to d5y t :i* is s well kn[n to ! he>t-se>*+ ,god1 z well z to our own consci5ces4 ,x also conta9s 9 x a *>g+ ,god ) inju/ice1 :5 he inflicts on u ! puni%m5t t is due to x2 :i* is contr>y to :at ,ezra says2 ,?\1 our ,god1 ha/ puni%$ u less ?an our iniquities des]ve1 ,ezra ix4 #ac4 ,moreov]1 none 0 ev] truly humbl$ 9 ! sight ( ,god1 or obta9$ m]cy & =giv5ess ( s91 b he 0 fir/ br\ght to confess x ) suitable affection1 & brok5ness ( he>t2 :i* are +r$i5ts 9 true rep5tance3 ,?us x is said1 ,he looke? ^u m51 & if any say1 ,i h s9n$1 & p]v]t$ t :i* 0 "r1 & x pr(it$ me n2 he w deliv] 8 s\l f go+ into ! pit1 & 8 life %all see ! light1 ,job xxxiii4 #bg1 #bh4 ,x is also said else:]e1 ,he t cov]e? 8 s9s %all n prosp]3 ,b :oso confesse? & =sake? !m %all h m]cy1 ,prov4 xxviii4 #ac4 ,?is duty is s evid5t1 t1 "o w\ld ?9k1 no "o1 :o duly consid]s :at he is1 or h[ contr>y 8 actions are to ! reveal$ w ( ,god1 %\ld h ! front to d5y x3 ,h[ev]1 x is well kn[n1 t _m seem design$ly to wave all confession ( s9 9 pray]2 &1 o!rs argue aga9/ x1 m especially1 z to :at conc]ns ! case ( believ]s3 ,accord+ly1 ,object4 ,x is object$1 t believ]s ought n to confess s92 s9ce t is inconsi/5t ) a ju/ifi$ /ate3 ,x is1 9 effect1 to plead guilty1 ?\gh ,god has tak5 away ! guilt ( s91 by =giv+ x = ! sake ( ! atonem5t :i* ,*ri/ has made3 ,x is a lay+ op5 ! w\nd t ,god ha? heal$ & clos$ up1 or br++ to remembrance t :i* he ha? said1 he w rememb] no m1 ,heb4 x4 #fg4 & x is contr>y to ! grace ( ,god1 :o ha? said1 none %all lay any ?+ to ! *>ge ( 8 elect1 s9ce x is ,god t ju/ifie?1 ,rom4 viii4 #cc4 = a believ] to lay any ?+ to 8 own *>ge1 :i* he does :5 he confesses s94 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$2 #a/1 ,t we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 a believ]'s des]t ( puni%m5t or condemnation1 & 8 be+ actually puni%$ by ,god1 z a s9-rev5g+ judge1 accord+ z 8 iniquities des]ve4 ,t a believ] %all n ev5tually fall "u condemnation1 is true1 because 8 s9s are =giv52 & ) respect to su*1 ! apo/le says1 ,!re is n[ no condemnation to !m :i* are 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 v]4 #a4 ,nev]!less1 ?\gh he be 9 a ju/ifi$ /ate1 &1 z ! consequ5ce h]e(1 %all be und\bt$ly sav$2 yet1 accord+ to ! t5or ( 8 own actions1 he be+ a s9n]1 contracts guilt 9 ! sight ( ,god2 &1 a des]t ( puni%m5t is insep>ably connect$ ) e s91 ?\gh a p]son may be 9 a ju/ifi$ /ate :o commits x4 ,x is "o ?+ to be liable to condemnation1 & ano!r ?+ to des]ve to be condemn$3 ,! =m] ( ^! is1 inde$1 inconsi/5t ) a ju/ifi$ /ate2 b ! latt] is n3 ,& x is 9 ?is s5se t we are to und]/& ! ,psalmi/'s words1 ,if ?\1 ,"l1 %\ld/ m>k iniquities1 ,o ,"l1 :o %all /&1 ,psal4 cxxx4 #c4 ,&1 accord+ly1 ! be/ believ] on e>?1 ?\gh he h a full assurance ( 8 be+ =giv5 by ,god2 yet1 inasmu* z he is a s9n]1 he is oblig$ to confess t he des]ves to be ca/ (f by him1 or1 if ,god %\ld deal ) him accord+ to :at he f9ds 9 him1 )\t look+ ^u him z he is 9 ,*ri/1 8 head & surety1 he w\ld be undone & lo/ = ev]4 #b;dly1 ,believ]s are daily s9n+1 & !re=e contract+ fre% guilt2 z x is said1 ,!re is n a j man ^u e>? t doe? good & s9ne? n1 ,eccl4 vii4 #bj4 &1 inde$ _! s9 is sometimes s great1 t !y grieve ! ,holy ,_s1 w\nd _! own consci5ces1 & act v disagreeably to _! "* z believ]s4 ,?is !re=e ought to be confess$ ) %ame & self-abhorr5ce2 z ! prophet says1 ,t ?\ maye/ rememb] & be conf\nd$1 & nev] op5 ?y m\? anymore1 because ( ?y %ame2 :5 ,i am pacifi$ t[>ds !e = all t ?\ ha/ done1 sai? ! ,"l ,god1 ,ezek4 xvi4 #fc4 ,moreov]1 x is c]ta9 t believ]s1 :5 !y h _h a discov]y t _! s9 0 p>don$1 h1 at ! same "t1 confess$ x ) great humility4 ,?us1 imm$iately aft] ,na?an _h reprov$ ,david = 8 s91 & told him1 ^u 8 rep5tance1 t ! ,"l _h put x away1 #b ,sam4 xii4 #ac4 yet he makes a p5it5t confession ( x be=e ,god1 & says1 ,aga9/ !e1 !e only h ,i s9n$1 & done ?is evil 9 ?y sight1 ,psal4 li4 #d4 #b4 ,we %all n[ consid] ) :at frame ( _s s9 is to be confess$2 & ?is ought to be done1 #a/1 ,) a due s5se ( ! inf9ite evil !re(1 z x reflects di%on\r on ! div9e p]fections2 & p>ticul>ly z x is opposite to ! hol9ess & purity ( ,god1 & a contempt ca/ on 8 law1 :i* expressly =bids x1 & a disreg>d+ ! ?reat5+s d5\nc$ !reby aga9/ ^? :o violate x1 & r5d]s u liable to 8 wra?1 z a s9-rev5g+ ,judge1 pursuant to ! intr9sic dem]it !re(3 ,& !re=e x is ju/ly /yl$ an evil ?+ & bitt]2 ! only ?+ t c be call$ a moral evil2 & x is c]ta9ly bitt] 9 ! consequ5ces !re(4 #b;dly1 ,we are to confess s9 ) humility1 %ame1 confusion ( face1 & self-abhorr5ce2 & t m especially1 by reason ( ! vile +ratitude !re is 9 x1 z committ$ by ^? :o are "u ! greate/ engagem5ts to ! contr>y duties4 #c;dly1 ,s9 is to be confess$ ) ! hope ( obta9+ =giv5ess ?r\gh ! blood ( ,*ri/1 z lay+ hold on ! promises ( m]cy1 :i* are made to ^? :o confess & =sake x1 ,prov4 xxviii4 #ac4 &1 ) an e>ne/ desire1 to be deliv]$ f ! prevail+ p[] !re(1 by /r5g? d]iv$ f ,*ri/4 #c4 ,we %all n[ consid] :at s9s we are to confess be=e ,god2 & ^! are1 ei!r ! s9 ( our nature1 or ^? actual transgressions t proce$ f x4 #a/1 ,! s9 ( our nature4 ,z fall5 creatures1 we are de/itute ( ! image ( ,god2 &1 hav+ contract$ corrupt habits1 by repeat$ acts ( rebellion aga9/ him1 all ! p[]s & faculties ( our s\ls are vitiat$ !reby1 & we n only indispos$ & dis9cl9$ to :at is good1 b naturally b5t to backslide f ,god1 & to commit ! greate/ abom9ations1 if de/itute ( 8 prev5t+1 re/ra9+1 or r5ew+ grace3 ,?us ! apo/le says1 ,i "k t 9 me1 7t is1 9 my fle%7 dwelle? no good ?+1 ,rom4 vii4 #ah4 ,& ?is is to be consid]$ z :at has univ]sally defil$ & deprav$ our nature2 & !re=e we ought to cry out ) ! lep]1 ,unclean1 unclean1 ,lev4 xiii4 #de4 or1 z ! prophet say1 ,f ! sole ( ! foot ev5 unto ! head1 !re is no s\ndness 9 u1 b w\nds1 & bruises1 & putrify+ sores1 ,isa4 i4 #f4 ,we are to consid] x z t :i* ins9uates itself into our be/ duties2 & x is l ! fly 9 ! preci\s o9tm5t2 & x is ( su* a nature1 t :5 we h be5 enabl$ to ga9 "s advantage aga9/ x1 x w aft]w>ds recov] /r5g?4 ,not)/&+ all our endeav\rs to ! contr>y4 ,x is l an incurable disease 9 ! body1 :i*1 ?\gh we endeav\r to keep x "u = a :ile1 yet x w prevail aga91 till ! frame ( nature is demoli%$1 & !reby all diseases cur$ at once3 ,nev]!less1 :5 we confess & are humbl$ = ?is prop5sity1 t is 9 our nature to s91 we are to pray & hope1 t ! prevail+ p[] !re( may be s f> weak5$1 t1 by ! pr9ciple ( grace1 implant$ 9 reg5]ation1 & excit$ by ! ,_s1 9 promot+ ! "w ( sanctification1 ?\gh x dwells 9 u x may n entirely h dom9ion ov] u1 or we be !reby d5om9at$ ! s]vants ( s94 #b;dly1 ,we are to confess ! _m actual s9s t we daily commit1 ) all _! respective aggravations2 s9s ( omission & commission1 bo? ( :i* are conta9$ 9 ! apo/le's confession2 ,! good t ,i w\ld d1 ,i d n2 b ! evil :i* ,i w\ld n1 t ,i d1 ,rom4 vii4 #ai4 ,our s9ful neglects ( duty are numb]less2 we are to confess our n hav+ r$eem$ our "t1 b sp5t x 9 ^? trifles & va9 amusem5ts t pr(it n2 p>ticul>ly if we h misimprov$ ! v fl[] & be/ "p ( our "t & /r5g?1 & n rememb]$ our ,creator 9 ! days ( our y\?4 ,?is ,job reckons ! pr9cipal gr\nd & reason ( ! evils t befal him 9 8 advanc$ age1 :5 he says1 ,?\ write/ bitt] ?+s aga9/ me2 & make/ me to possess ! iniquities ( my y\?1 ,job xiii4 #bf4 ,& we are humbly to confess our n hav+ improv$1 &1 !reby1 lo/ _m opportunities = extraord9>y s]vice1 ei!r to d1 or to get good3 ,?us ! prophet says1 ,yea1 ! /ork ! heav5 kn[e? h] appo9t$ times1 & ! turtle1 & ! crane1 & ! swall[ obs]ve ! "t ( _! com+1 b my p "k n ! judgm5t ( ! ,"l1 ,j]4 viii4 #g4 ,we are also to confess our neglect+ to comply ) ! calls & invitations ( ! gospel2 ^u :i* acc\nt we are said1 to receive ! grace ( ,god 9 va91 #b ,cor4 vi4 #a4 or n to "k ! "t ( our visitation1 ,luke xix4 #dd4 b :5 ,god has call$1 we h refus$2 :5 he has /ret*$ out 8 h&1 no man reg>d$1 b h set at n\ght all 8 c\nsel1 & w\ld none ( 8 repro(1 ,prov4 i4 #bd1 #be4 ,we are also to confess our neglect ( public & secret duties1 or wor%ipp+ ( ,god 9 a c>eless indiff]5t mann]2 z ! prophet repres5ts ! p1 say+1 ,behold1 :at a we>9ess is x1 & ye h snuff$ at x1 sai? ! ,"l ( ,ho/s2 & ye h br\ght t :i* 0 torn1 & ! lame & ! sick2 %\ld ,i accept ?is at y\r h&s8 ,mal4 i4 #ac4 ,we are also to confess our neglect ( relative duties1 9 n in/ruct+ ^? "u our c>e1 nor reprov+ !m = s9 committ$1 nor sympa?iz+ ) ! afflict$1 nor w>n+ ^? :o are go+ out ( ,god's way2 by :i* means a multitude ( s9s might h be5 prev5t$1 :]eby _m h be5 ru9$ ?r\gh our s9ful neglect4 ,z = s9s ( commission1 :i* are also to be confess$2 ^! are ei!r su* z 7 committ$ be=e or aft] our conv]sion to ,god2 ! =m] ( :i* conta9 a dis[n+ 8 au?ority1 or "r to ob$i5ce2 ! latt]1 an ungrateful disreg>d to1 or =getfulness ( ! greate/ b5efits receiv$ f him4 ,we are also to confess ^? s9s :i* are contr>y to ! moral law1 or ! v light ( nature2 :i* we are (t5 guilty (3 ,&1 t we may be furni%$ ) matt]1 & give scope to our ?\ghts & affections !re91 x may be ( use = u to consid] ! s9s =bidd5 "u ea* ( ! ,t5 ,comm&m5ts1 :i* h be5 be=e p>ticul>ly insi/$ on4 ,we ought also to confess ! v>i\s aggravations ( s92 &1 to assi/ u !re91 ^? ?+s t are conta9$ 9 a =ego+ answ]#ajc1 may be ( "s use to u1 especially if we make a p>ticul> application !re( to our own case1 & obs]ve h[ f> we h reason to fall "u a s5se ( guilt1 or *>ge ourselves ) crimes ( ! l nature4 ,moreov]1 we are to confess ! s9s we h committ$ aga9/ ! engagem5ts or grace ( ! gospel2 ! l[ ?\ghts we h sometimes _h ( ! p]son ( ,*ri/1 8 love to u1 or ! b5efits we h be5 made p>tak]s ( f him1 :ile we h be5 ready to say1 z ! daught]s ( ,j]usalem are repres5t$ speak+1 ,:at is ?y belov$ m ?an ano!r belov$1 ,cant4 v4 #i4 & h[ mu* we h h>d5$ our he>ts aga9/ him1 refus+ to submit to 8 yoke1 or be> 8 cross2 h[ (t5 we h be5 a%am$ ( 8 cause & int]e/1 especially :5 call$ to suff] reproa* = x4 ,h we n sometimes que/ion$ ! tru? ( 8 promises1 refus$ to submit to 8 righte\sness1 & dep5d ^u x alone = ju/ification1 :ile we h _h too high ?\ghts ( ourselves1 glory+ & valu+ ourselves ^u ! p]=mance ( "s moral duties1 :i* we h put 9 ! room ( ,*ri/8 ,we ought to confess h[ mu* we h oppos$ him 9 all 8 (fices2 n dep5d+ on him z a prophet to lead u 9 ! way ( tru? & peace1 b h lean$ to our own und]/&+1 & !re=e h be5 left to p]v]t1 disbelieve1 or1 at lea/1 ent]ta9 "s d\bts ab\t ! great doctr9es ( ! gospel2 or1 if our m9ds h be5 rightly in=m$ !re91 yet we h n made a practical improvem5t !re(1 = our spiritual advantage4 ,h we n oppos$ him z a prie/1 & neglect$ to set a due value on t atonem5t he has made = s91 n improv+ 8 int]cession = u1 :o is ent]$ into ! holy place1 made )\t h&s1 to enc\rage u to come boldly to ! ?rone ( grace8 ,h we n also refus$ to submit to him z k+ ( sa9ts1 or seek protection f him aga9/ ! assaults ( our spiritual enemies8 ,^! ?+s are to be confess$ by u 9 pray]2 & t ) su* a s5se ( our own guilt1 t we ought to ackn[l$ge ourselves to be1 7z ! apo/le says conc]n+ himself17 ! *ief ( s9n]s1 #a ,tim4 i4 #ae4 ,i am s5sible t _m w be ready to conclude1 t mu* ( :at has be5 said conc]n+ s9s to be confess$1 is applicable to none b ^? t are 9 a /ate ( unreg5]acy2 &1 among !m1 few c say1 t !y are ! *ief ( s9n]s1 unless !y h be5 notori\sly vile & sc&al\s 9 ! eye ( ! _w2 & t ! apo/le ,paul1 :5 he applies ?is to himself1 has a peculi> ref]5ce to :at he 0 be=e 8 conv]sion4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$2 t x is impossible we %\ld "k s mu* ( ! s9s ( o!rs1 toge!r ) _! respective aggravations1 z we may ( ^? t h be5 committ$ by ourselves4 ,& if we h n be5 left to commit ^? gross & sc&al\s s9s1 :i* we h beheld 9 !m ) abhorr5ce1 ?is is n ow+ to ourselves1 b ! grace ( ,god1 by :i* we are :at we are2 :i*1 if we _h be5 de/itute (1 we %\ld h be5 z bad z ! wor/ ( m52 & if our he>ts h be5 r5ew$ & *ang$ !reby1 s t we are kept f committ+ ^? s9s t are inconsi/5t ) a /ate ( grace2 yet !re are v he9\s aggravations att5d+ ^? we h reason to *>ge ourselves )2 :]eby we h act$ contr>y to ! exp]i5ce we h _h ( ! efficaci\s influ5ce ( ! ,holy ,_s1 & h be5 guilty ( v great +ratitude aga9/ him1 t has laid u "u ! highe/ obligations4 ,?us conc]n+ confession ( s91 :5 draw+ nigh to ,god 9 ! duty ( pray]4 7#b47 ,we are n[ to consid] ano!r "p ( pray]1 namely1 t we are !re9 ?ankfully to ackn[l$ge ! m]cies ( ,god3 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,ent] into 8 gates ) ?anksgiv+1 & into 8 c\rts ) praise2 be ?ankful unto him1 & bless 8 "n1 ,psal4 c4 #d4 ,& else:]e1 ,i w (f] to !e ! sacrifice ( ?anksgiv+2 & w call ^u ! "n ( ! ,"l1 ,psal4 cxvi4 #ag4 t is1 ,i w jo9 pray] & praise toge!r4 ,no?+ is m obvi\s1 ?an t fav\rs receiv$ ought to be ackn[l$g$2 o!rwise we are guilty ( t +ratitude :i* is "o ( ! vile/ crimes4 ,n to ackn[l$ge :at we receive f ,god1 is1 9 effect1 to d5y our obligation to him2 :i* w provoke him to )hold f u ^? o!r m]cies :i* we /& 9 ne$ (4 ,?is duty ought to be p]=m$ at all times1 & on all occasions3 ,?us ! apo/le says1 ,9 e ?+ by pray] & supplication ) ?anksgiv+1 let y\r reque/ be made kn[n unto ,god1 ,phil4 iv4 #f4 ,?is is evid5t1 9 t !re is no condition ( life b :at has "s mixture ( m]cy 9 x2 & t ?is may be m p>ticul>ly consid]$1 we may obs]ve1 t ! m]cies we receive f ,god1 are ei!r outw>d or spiritual1 common or special2 ! =m] ( ^! he gives to all )\t di/9ction2 z x is said1 ,! ,"l is good to all1 & 8 t5d] m]cies are ov] all 8 works1 ,psal4 cxlv4 #i4 ,& else:]e1 he is k9d unto ! un?ankful1 & to ! evil1 ,luke vi4 #ce4 & make? 8 sun to rise on ! evil & on ! good1 & s5de? ra9 on ! j & on ! unju/1 ,matt4 v4 #de4 ,! latt] sort ( m]cies he be/[s on ! heirs ( salvation1 9 a cov5ant-way1 z ! pur*ase ( ! blood ( ,*ri/1 & a pl$ge ( f>!r bless+s :i* he has res]v$ 9 /ore = !m3 ,!re are m]cies :i* we h 9 h&1 or 9 possession1 & o!rs :i* we h 9 hope or 9 rev]sion3 ,?us ! apo/le speaks ( ! hope :i* is laid up = ! sa9ts 9 heav51 ,col4 i4 #c1 #e4 :i* he ?anks ,god = 9 8 pray] = ! *ur*4 ,aga91 ! m]cies ( ,god may be consid]$ ei!r z p]sonal or relative2 ! =m] we are m imm$iately ! subjects (2 ! latt] affect u s f> z we /& relat$ to o!rs1 = ^: welf>e we are greatly conc]n$1 & ^: happ9ess makes a v consid]able addition to our own4 #a4 ,we are to express our ?ankfulness to ,god = p]sonal m]cies2 & accord+ly we are to bless him = ! advantages ( nature1 :i* are ! effects ( div9e goodness3 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,i w praise !e2 = ,i am fe>fully & wond]fully made1 ,psal4 cxxxix4 #ad4 ,?\gh ! human nature falls v %ort ( :at x 0 at fir/1 :5 ! image ( ,god 0 p]fectly en/amp$ on all ! p[]s & faculties ( ! s\l2 & x is n :at x %all be :5 br\ght to a /ate ( p]fection 9 heav53 ,yet !re are _m natural end[m5ts :i* we h receiv$ f ,god1 z a means = our glorify+ him1 & answ]+ ! end ( our be+1 9 ! :ole conduct ( our lives3 ,&1 #a/1 ,z to :at conc]ns ! bless+s ( provid5ce1 :i* we h receiv$ 9 e age ( life4 ,9 our *ildhood & y\? we h great reason to be ?ankful1 if we h _h ! invaluable bless+ ( a religi\s education1 & h be5 kept or deliv]$ f ! p]nici\s influ5ce ( bad examples1 f :5ce t age ( life (t5times receives su* a t9cture z t5ds to vitiate ! s\l1 & op5 ! way = all mann] ( s91 :i* w aft]w>ds ins9uate itself into1 & prevail1 l an infecti\s di/emp]1 ov] all ! p[]s & faculties !re(4 ,:at reason h we to bless ,god if we h be5 fav\r$ ) re/ra9+ or prev5t+ grace1 :]eby we h be5 kept f y\?ful lu/s1 :i* are de/ructive to multitudes1 & lay a f\ndation = _! future ru92 & especially if x has pleas$ ,god to br+ u "u e>ly convictions ( s92 s t we h exp]i5c$ 9 t age ( life1 ! hopeful beg9n+s ( a "w ( grace1 :i* is an effect ( m ?an common provid5ce6 ,we ought to take notice1 ) great ?ankfulness1 ( ! me?ods ( div9e grace1 if we h be5 e>ly l$ into ! k ( ! fir/ pr9ciples ( ! oracles ( ,god1 especially if !y h made su* an impression on our he>ts1 t we c say1 ) good ,obadiah1 ,i ?y s]vant1 fe> ! ,"l f my y\?1 #a ,k+s xviii4 #ab4 ,aga91 we are to express our ?ankfulness = ! m]cies :i* we h receiv$ 9 our advanc$ age1 :5 arriv$ to a /ate ( manhood2 & accord+ly are to bless him = direct+ & ord]+ our settlem5t 9 ! _w1 9 ^? ?+s m especially t relate to our secul> call+s & employm5ts !re91 & ! advantages ( suitable society 9 ^? families 9 :i* our lot has be5 ca/1 z well z ! _m in/ances ( div9e goodness 9 our own4 ,we ought also to bless him = succe$+ our indu/ry & endeav\rs us$1 to promote our com=t & happ9ess 9 ! _w1 toge!r ) t degree ( usefulness :i* x has pleas$ ,god to fav\r u )1 !re94 ,we ought also to bless him = c>ry+ u ?r\gh _m difficulties t lay 9 our way1 "s ( :i* we h be5 almo/ ready to ?9k insurm\ntable2 z also = br++ u "u ! means ( grace1 9 :i* ! provid5ce ( ,god is m rem>kable1 9 ^? :o h n be5 fav\r$ ) a religi\s education 9 _! *ildhood2 & m especially if ^! means h be5 made effectual to answ] ! highe/ & mo/ valuable ends4 ,!re are o!r m]cies :i* "s h reason to bless ,god =1 :o are arriv$ to old age1 :i* is ! la/ /age ( life1 :]e9 ! frame ( nature is decl9+ & ha/5+ apace to a dissolution4 ,^!1 ,i say1 h reason to be ?ankful1 if !y h n1 z x 71 outliv$ !mselves1 :olly lo/ _! memory & judgm5t1 by :i* means !y w\ld h be5 br\ght back aga91 z x 71 to ! /ate ( *ildhood1 z "s h be52 or1 if old age be n press$ d[n beyond measure1 ) pa9 & bodily diseases1 or a multitude ( c>es & tr\bles ab\t outw>d circum/ances 9 ! _w1 :i* w\ld t5d to embitt] ! small rema9s ( life1 :i* has n mu* /r5g? ( nature to be> up "u great tr\bles1 nor c ^? me?ods be made use (1 :]eby o!rs1 )\t mu* difficulty1 are able to extricate !mselves out ( !m3 ,b !y1 ( all o!rs1 h mo/ reason to bless ,god1 :o c look back on a long s]ies ( usefulness1 9 proportion to ! numb] ( ye>s !y h liv$2 s t t promise is fulfill$ to !m1 ,!y %all /ill br+ =? fruit 9 old age2 !y %all be fat & fl\ri%+1 ,psal4 xcii4 #ad4 ,?is is m ?an a common m]cy1 & !re=e requires a great] degree ( ?ankfulness1 :5 x may be said ( !m1 ,! ho>y head is a cr[n ( glory1 be+ f\nd 9 ! way ( righte\sness1 ,prov4 xvi4 #ca4 & grace keeps equal pace ) age2 & !y h no?+ to d b to wait = a release1 f a c>eful1 va91 uneasy life to heav54 ,?us conc]n+ ! occasions we h = ?ankfulness 9 e age ( life4 #b;dly1 ,we are n[ to consid] ! reason t we h to be ?ankful 9 ! v>i\s circum/ances or conditions ( life2 p>ticul>ly1 #a/1 ,:5 we h a great measure ( outw>d prosp]ity1 :i* is m ?an _m enjoy2 :i* calls = a proportionable degree ( ?ankfulness1 especially if x be sanctifi$ & sweet5$ ) a s5se ( ,god's special love1 s t x is a pl$ge & e>ne/ ( bett] ?+s res]v$ = u h]eaft]4 ,:5 we h ! good ?+s ( ?is life = our conv5i5cy1 t our passage ?r\gh ! _w may be m easy & com=table to u2 & yet we h gr\nd to hope t ?is is n our portion1 or t we are n l ^? :om ! ,psalmi/ speaks (1 & calls ! m5 ( ! _w1 :o h _! portion 9 ?is life1 ,psal4 xvii4 #ad4 or1 l ! ri* man 9 ! p>able1 to :om x 0 said1 ,son1 rememb] t ?\ 9 ?y life-"t receiv$/ ?y good ?+s1 ,luke xvi4 #be4 ,we h reason to bless ,god :5 outw>d prosp]ity is a means ( our glorify+ him1 & be+ m s]viceable to promote 8 int]e/1 & n a sn>e or occasion ( s91 :5 x is n l ! prosp]ity ( fools1 :i* has a t5d5cy to de/roy !m1 ,prov4 i4 #cb4 or :5 :at is said conc]n+ t murmur+ g5]ation ( m51 :om ! ,psalmi/ speaks (1 t lu/$ exce$+ly 9 ! wild]ness1 & tempt$ ,god 9 ! des]t3 s t ?\gh he gave !m _! reque/1 he s5t leanness into _! s\l1 is n applicable to u1 ,psal4 cvi4 #ad1 #ae4 ,aga91 :5 we enjoy ! outw>d bless+s ( provid5ce1 &1 at ! same "t1 live above !m2 s t our he>ts are n too mu* set ^u !m2 b we are will+ to "p ) !m1 :5 ,god is ab\t to deprive u ( !m1 or take u f !m2 & :5 outw>d enjoym5ts are helps1 & n h9drances to u 9 our way to heav54 ,^! are inducem5ts to ! greate/ ?ankfulness1 & ought to be ackn[l$g$ to ! glory ( ,god4 #b;dly1 ,we h reason to be ?ankful1 ?\gh x pleases ,god to foll[ u ) _m afflictions & adv]se provid5ces 9 ! _w3 ,^! are n1 inde$1 to be reckon$ bless+s 9 !mselves2 nev]!less1 !y are n inconsi/5t ) a ?ankful frame ( _s2 especially1 #a/1 ,:5 we take occasion f h5ce to be affect$ ) ! vanity1 empt9ess1 & unc]ta9ty ( all outw>d com=ts1 :i* p]i% 9 ! us+4 #b;dly1 ,:5 afflictive provid5ces h a t5d5cy to humble & make u submissive to ! div9e w1 s t we are h]eby l$ to h a deep s5se ( s91 ! procur+ cause !re(4 ,?us ,ephraim speaks ( 8 be+ *a/is$ by ,god1 &1 at ! same "t1 a%am$ & conf\nd$1 z be>+ ! reproa* ( =m] s9s committ$ by him1 ,j]4 xxxi4 #ah1 #ai4 or1 :5 ^? s9s1 :i* be=e prevail$1 are h]eby prev5t$1 & we enabl$ to mortify !m3 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,be=e ,i 0 afflict$1 ,i w5t a/ray2 b n[ ,i h kept ?y ^w1 ,psal4 cxix4 #fg4 ,& :5 ,god is pleas$ to cause 8 grace to ab\nd z outw>d tr\bles ab\nd4 #b ,cor4 iv4 #af4 & :5 ! want ( outw>d m]cies makes u see ! wor? ( !m1 & puts u ^u improv+ e in/ance ( ! div9e goodness1 z a great inducem5t to ?ankfulness4 #c;dly1 ,we h reason to be ?ankful "u afflictions1 :5 we h a com=table hope t !y are evid5ces ( our be+ ,god's *ildr51 int]e/$ 9 8 special love1 ,heb4 xii4 #g4 s t we h gr\nd to conclude1 t he is h]eby tra9+ u up1 & mak+ u m meet = ! heav5ly inh]itance1 s t we c say ) ! apo/le1 ,our light affliction1 :i* is b = a mom5t1 worke? = u a f> m exce$+ & et]nal weight ( glory1 #b ,cor4 iv4 #ag4 #b4 ,we are to express our ?ankfulness = ^? m]cies :i* we call relative1 or = ! bless+s t o!rs enjoy1 9 ^: welf>e we are m imm$iately conc]n$4 ,z x is ! duty ( e "o to desire ! good ( all m52 s we ought to bless ,god = ! m]cies be/[$ on o!rs z well z ourselves4 ,! relation we /& 9 to o!rs1 is ei!r m g5]al or ext5sive1 &1 9 ?is respect1 x may include 9 x all mank9d2 & accord+ly we are to be ?ankful = ! m]cies :i* our fell[-creatures receive f ! h& ( ,god1 inasmu* z h]eby ! div9e p]fections are magnifi$3 ,&1 z = ^? :o receive ! bless+s t accompany salvation1 ! ends ( ,*ri/'s dea?1 & ! disp5sation ( ! gospel1 are h]eby atta9$2 & :atev] m]cies ,god be/[s on o!rs1 we bless him = !m1 z tak+ enc\ragem5t to hope t he w be/[ ! same bless+s ^u u1 :5 we /& 9 ne$ ( !m4 ,z = ^? :o are relat$ to u 9 ! bonds ( nature1 or z memb]s ( ! family to :i* we belong1 = ^: welf>e we are m imm$iately conc]n$1 we may1 9 "s measure1 reckon ! m]cies !y enjoy1 our own1 & !re=e %\ld be induc$ to bless ,god1 & be ?ankful = !m1 z well z = ^? :i* we receive 9 our p]sons4--,!re is also ano!r relation1 :i* is m l>ge & ext5sive1 namely1 t :i* we /& 9 to all ! memb]s ( ,*ri/'s my/ical body1 :om ! apo/le calls ! h\sehold ( fai?1 ,gal4 vi4 #aj4 &1 z su*1 supposes !m to be entitl$ to our m special reg>d3 ,accord+ly we are to express our ?ankfulness to ,god1 9 pray]1 = all ! m]cies !y receive1 especially ^? t are ( a spiritual nature2 inasmu* z h]e9 ,*ri/ is glorifi$1 & 8 int]e/ advanc$1 :i* ought to be de>] to u ?an any ?+ t relates to our own private or p]sonal int]e/1 z ! ,psalmi/ speaks ( 8 pref]r+ ,j]usalem's welf>e above 8 *ief joy1 ,psal4 cxxxvii4 #f4 ,& t :i* f>!r incl9es u to d ?is1 is1 because we hope t we %all be made p>tak]s ( ! same bless+s1 :]eby o!rs w h occasion to bless ,god on our behalf4 ,?us conc]n+ ! inducem5ts we h to ?ankfulness = bless+s receiv$1 ei!r by ourselves or o!rs4 ,i %all conclude ?is head by consid]+1 t ?ankfulness1 :i* ought to be a great +r$i5t 9 pray]1 is always to be accompani$ ) ! ex]cise ( o!r graces1 :]eby we are dispos$ to adore & magnify ! div9e p]fections t are display$ 9 ! di/ribution ( ^? fav\rs :i* we bless him =2 toge!r ) an humble s5se ( our own unwor?9ess ( ! lea/ ( ^? m]cies :i* we enjoy1 & an e>ne/ desire t we may be enabl$1 n only to d ?is 9 words1 b to express our ?ankfulness to him by su* a frame ( _s z is agreeable !reto4 ,!re are two ?+s m1 conta9$ 9 ! answ] we h be5 expla9+1 )\t ! due consid]ation :]e(1 ! duty ( pray] w\ld be v imp]fectly h&l$1 namely1 its be+ an (f]+ up ( our desires to ,god 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/1 & by ! help ( ! ,_s3 ,b s9ce ^! are p>ticul>ly insi/$ on 9 "s foll[+ answ]s1 ,i h purposely wav$ ! consid]ation ( !m at pres5t4 ,footnote #ajc3 ,see ,que/4 ,,cli4 ,que/4 ,,clxxix41 ,,clxxx41 ,,clxxxi4 ,,que/4 ,,clxxix4 ,are we to pray unto ,god only8 ,,answ4 ,god only be+ able to se>* ! he>ts1 he> ! reque/s1 p>don ! s9s1 & only to be believ$ 91 & wor%ipp$ ) religi\s wor%ip1 pray]1 :i* is a special "p !re(1 is to be made by all to him alone1 & to none o!r4 ,,que/4 ,,clxxx4 ,:at is x to pray ! "n ( ,*ri/8 ,,answ4 ,to pray 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/ is 9 ob$i5ce to 8 comm&1 & 9 confid5ce on 8 promises to ask m]cy = 8 sake1 n by b>e m5tion+ ( 8 "n1 b by draw+ our enc\ragem5t to pray1 & our boldness1 /r5g?1 & hope ( acceptance 9 pray]1 f ,*ri/ & 8 m$iation4 ,,que/4 ,,clxxxi4 ,:y are we to pray 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/8 ,,answ4 ,! s9fulness ( man1 & 8 di/ance f ,god by reason !re(1 be+ s great z t we c h no access into 8 pres5ce )\t a ,m$iator2 & !re be+ none 9 heav5 or e>? appo9t$ to1 or fit = t glori\s "w1 b ,*ri/ alone2 we are to pray 9 no o!r "n b 8 only4 ,9 ^! answ]s we h a f>!r explication ( :at is briefly laid d[n 9 ! la/2 & t1 m especially1 z to :at respects ! object ( pray]2 & ! me?od prescrib$ 9 ! gospel1 relat+ to our draw+ nigh to ,god1 ?r\gh a m$iator1 :i* is call$ pray+ 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/2 toge!r ) ! reason h]e(4 ,i4 ,x is obs]v$1 t pray] is to be made to ,god alone1 & to none o!r4 ,?is appe>s1 #a4 ,because x is an act ( religi\s wor%ip1 :i* is due to none b ,god2 z our ,savi\r says1 ,?\ %alt wor%ip ! ,"l ?y ,god1 & him only %alt ?\ s]ve1 ,matt4 iv4 #aj4--,?is c be d5i$ by none :o are1 9 any measure1 acqua9t$ ei!r ) natural or reveal$ religion2 9 :i* we are oblig$ to extol1 adore1 & admire ^? div9e p]fections :i* are display$ 9 ! works ( nature & grace1 & to seek t help f him1 & ^? supplies ( grace t we /& 9 ne$ ( to make u completely bless$1 :i* supposes him to be inf9itely p]fect & all-suffici5t4 ,n[ to ascribe ?is div9e glory to a creature1 ei!r directly1 or by consequ5ce1 is1 9 effect1 to say t he is equal ) ,god1 & !reby to rob him ( t glory t is due to him alone1 to seek t f ! creature1 t none b ,god c give1 or to ascribe any ( ! p]fections ( ! div9e nature to x1 is ! highe/ affront t c be (f]$ to ! div9e ,maje/y4 ,n[ z pray] )\t adoration & invocation1 is de/itute ( ^? +r$i5ts :i* r5d] x an act ( religi\s wor%ip2 s to address ourselves1 9 su* a way1 to any "o b ,god1 is an in/ance ( su* pr(an5ess & idolatry1 z is n to be m5tion$ )\t ! greate/ dete/ation4 #b4 ,pray] is to be made only to ,god1 inasmu* z he only is able to se>* ! he>t1 :i* is a glory peculi> to himself1 9 :i* he is di/+ui%$ f all creatures1 #a ,k+s viii4 #ci4 ,acts i4 #bd4 ,x is ! he>t t is pr9cipally to be reg>d$ 9 pray]3 ,if ?is be n "r ) ,god1 !re is no glory t we c ascribe to him1 t w be reckon$ any bett] ?an flatt]+ him ) our m\?1 & ly+ to him ) our tongues1 ,psal4 lxxviii4 #cf1 #cg4 z ! ,psalmi/ says3 ,!re=e1 ! inw>d frame ( our _s1 & ! pr9ciple1 or spr+ f :5ce all religi\s duties proce$1 be+ only kn[n to ,god1 pray] is only to be direct$ to him4 #c4 ,he alone c he> our reque/s1 p>don our s9s1 & fulfil our desires4 ,pray]1 :5 address$ to ,god1 is n l t 9 :i* we desire ^? fav\rs f m51 :i* are ( a l[] nature1 :]eby "s p>ticul> wants are suppli$1 9 ^? respects 9 :i* "o creature may be ( advantage to ano!r2 b :5 we pray to ,god1 we seek ^? bless+s :i* are ! effects ( inf9ite p[] & goodness1 su* z may make u completely happy1 bo? 9 ?is & a bett] _w4 ,moreov]1 we are to implore =giv5ess ( s9 f him 9 pray]2 :i* is a bless+ none c be/[ b ,god1 ,m>k ii4 #g4 = z 8 law is ! rule by :i* ! goodness or badness ( actions are det]m9$2 & ! ?reat5+ :i* he has annex$ to x1 is t :i* r5d]s u liable to t puni%m5t s9 des]ves2 s x is he alone t c remit ! debt ( puni%m5t1 :i* we are liable to1 & give u a "r & title to =feit$ bless+s2 :i* be+ ! pr9cipal ?+ t we are to seek = 9 pray]1 ?is argues t none b ,god is ! object !re(4 #d4 ,god alone is to be believ$ 93 ,accord+ly pray]1 if x be acceptable to him1 mu/ be p]=m$ by fai?4 ,?us ! apo/le says1 ,h[ %all !y call on him1 9 :om !y h n believ$8 ,rom4 x4 #ad4 ,!re mu/ be a firm p]suasion t he c grant u ! bless+s we ask =2 h]e9 fai? addresses itself to him z ,god all-suffici5t2 & is p]suad$ t he w fulfil all 8 promises1 z a ,god ( inf9ite fai?fulness2 & accord+ly we are to give up ourselves entirely to him z our proprietor & b\ntiful b5efactor1 ! only f\nta9 ( bless$ness1 & object ( religi\s wor%ip3 ,?is is to be done by fai? 9 pray]1 & consequ5tly x is to be direct$ to ,god only4 ,,ii4 ,we are n[ to consid] :at x is to pray 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/3 ,?is do? n consi/ b>ely 9 a m5tion+ 8 "n2 :i* _m d :5 !y ask = fav\rs = 8 sake1 )\t a due reg>d to ! me?od ,god has orda9$2 9 :i* we are to draw nigh to him by ,*ri/ our great ,m$iator1 :o is to be glorifi$ z ! p]son by :om we are to h access to ,god ! ,fa!r z ! f\nta9 ( all ! bless+s1 :i* are communicat$ to u 9 ?is me?od ( div9e grace4 ,to come to ,god 9 ,*ri/'s "n1 includes 9 x ! :ole "w ( fai?1 z to :at x has to plead )1 or hope =1 f him1 ?r\gh a ,m$iator1 9 t way :i* he has prescrib$ to u 9 ! gospel4 ,& ?is m especially consi/s 9 our mak+ a "r use ( :at ,*ri/ has done & suff]$ = u1 z ! f\ndation ( our hope1 t ,god w be pleas$ to grant u :at he has pur*as$ !reby2 :i* conta9s ! sum ( all t we c desire1 :5 draw+ nigh to him 9 pray]4 ,"h let x be consid]$1 #a4 ,t ! ?\ghts ( hav+ to d ) an absolute ,god1 _c b fill u ) ! utmo/ di/ress & confusion1 :5 we consid] ourselves z guilty s9n]s1 & ,god1 out ( ,*ri/1 z a s9-rev5g+ ,judge1 a consum+ fire1 ,heb4 xii4 #bi4 9 :i* case we may well say1 z our fir/ p>5t did1 imm$iately aft] 8 fall1 ,i he>d ?y voice & ,i 0 afraid1 ,g54 iii4 #aj4 #b4 ,god is oblig$1 9 hon\r1 z a ,god ( inf9ite hol9ess1 to sep>ate & bani% s9n]s f 8 com=table pres5ce1 !y be+ liable to ! curse & condemn+ s5t5ce ( ! law2 by reason :]e( 8 t]ror makes !m afraid1 & 8 dread falls ^u !m2 nev]!less1 #c4 ,!y h1 9 ! gospel1 n only an invitation to come1 b a discov]y ( t great ,m$iator1 :om ,god has orda9$ to conduct 8 p into 8 pres5ce1 hav+ procur$ lib]ty ( access to him1 or1 z ! apo/le expresses x1 boldness to ent] into ! holie/ by 8 blood1 by a new & liv+ way1 :i* he has consecrat$ = u ?r\gh ! vail1 t is to say1 8 fle%1 ,heb4 x4 #ai1 #bj4 & he has1 = ?is end1 erect$ a ?rone ( grace1 & enc\rag$ u to come to x1 & giv5 _m great & preci\s promises1 :]eby we may hope = acceptance 9 8 sight2 ^! be+ all e/abli%$ 9 ,*ri/1 & ! bless+s conta9$ !re9 procur$ by 8 blood1 & hav+ lib]ty1 9 com+1 to plead :at he has done & suff]$1 z :at 0 design$ to be ! f\ndation ( our hope ( obta9+ m]cy1 we are said to come & make our supplications to ,god 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/4 ,,iii4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! reason :y we are to pray 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/2 & t we h 9 "o ( ! answ]s we are expla9+4 ,9 :i* x is obs]v$2 t man1 by s91 is set at su* a di/ance f ,god1 t he _c1 by any means1 come into 8 pres5ce4 ,god _c look ^u him ) any delight or complac5cy2 inasmu* z 8 guilt r5d]s him ! object ( 8 abhorr5ce2 & he _c d any ?+ :i* has a t5d5cy to reconcile ,god to him1 & !re=e he is spee*less1 & c ask = no bless+ at 8 h&4 ,& x is f>!r obs]v$1 t !re is none 9 heav5 or e>?1 t is1 no m]e creature1 t is fit = t glori\s "w2 none has a suffici5cy ( m]it to pres5t to ,god1 :]eby he may be said to make atonem5t = s92 or1 z ,job expresses x1 !re is no days-man t might lay 8 h& on bo? p>ties1 ,job ix4 #cc4 t is1 able to deal ) ,god 9 pay+ a ransom2 :i* he may1 9 hon\r accept (2 or ) man1 by enc\rag+ him to hope t he %all obta9 ! bless+s :i* he /&s 9 ne$ (2 & br++ him into su* a frame1 t he may draw nigh to ,god 9 a "r mann]4 ,?is is only ow+ to our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 & he does x z our great ,m$iator1 :o alone is fit to manage ?is important "w2 !re=e we are to pray to ,god1 only 9 8 "n1 :o is1 by div9e appo9tm5t1 an advocate ) ! ,fa!r1 plead+ our cause be=e 8 ?rone1 & !reby giv+ u gr\nd ( enc\ragem5t1 t our p]sons %all be accept$1 & our pray]s answ]$ ^u 8 acc\nt1 :o is ! only ,m$iator ( r$emption & int]cession1 9 :om ,god is well pleas$1 & gives a believ] gr\nd to conclude t he %all n seek 8 face 9 va94 ,que/4 ,,clxxxii41 ,,clxxxiii41 ,,clxxxiv4 ,,que/4 ,,clxxxii4 ,h[ do? ! ,_s help u to pray8 ,,answ4 ,we n kn[+ :at to pray = z we ought1 ! ,_s helpe? our infirmities1 by enabl+ u to und]/& bo? = :om1 & :at1 & h[ pray] is to be made1 & by work+ & quick5+ 9 our he>ts 7al?\gh n 9 all p]sons1 n at all times 9 ! same measure7 ^? appreh5sions1 affections1 & graces1 :i* are requisite = ! "r p]=mance ( t duty4 ,,que/4 ,,clxxxiii4 ,= :om are we to pray8 ,,answ4 ,we are to pray = ! :ole *ur* ( ,*ri/1 ^u e>?1 = magi/rates & m9i/]s1 = ourselves1 our bre?r51 yea1 our enemies1 & = all sorts ( m5 liv+1 or t %all live h]eaft]1 b n = ! dead1 nor = ^? t are kn[n to h s9n$ ! s9 unto dea?4 ,,que/4 ,,clxxxiv4 ,= :at ?+s are we to pray8 ,,answ4 ,we are to pray = all ?+s t5d+ to ! glory ( ,god1 ! welf>e ( ! *ur*1 our own1 or o!r's good1 b n = any ?+ t is unlawful4 ,z !re is no duty t we c p]=m 9 a "r mann]1 )\t help obta9$ f ,god--,& ! same may be said1 9 p>ticul>1 conc]n+ t ( pray]3 ,accord+ly we are l$1 ,i4 ,to speak ( ! help t ! ,_s ( ,god is pleas$ to af=d believ]s1 9 ord] to _! engag+ aright 9 ?is duty4 ,"h we may obs]ve1 #a4 ,t x is suppos$ t we "k n :at to pray = z we ought1 or h[ to br+ our s\ls into a prep>$ frame = ?is duty1 )\t ! ,_s's assi/ance4 7#a47 ,we are (t5times at a loss ) respect to ! matt] ( pray]2 & ?is may be said to proce$ f our be+ unacqua9t$ ) ourselves1 & n duly s5sible ( our wants1 weaknesses1 or secret faults3 ,sometimes we _c det]m9e :e!r we are 9 a /ate ( grace or no2 or1 if we are1 :e!r x is increas+ or decl9+2 or1 if we h gr\nd to compla9 by reason ( ! hid+s ( ,god's face1 & our want ( communion ) him1 we are (t5times h>d put to x to f9d out :at is t secret s9 :i* is ! occasion ( x2 nor are we suffici5tly appriz$ ( ! wiles ( ,satan1 or ! dang] we are 9 ( be+ ensn>$ or ov]come !reby4 ,moreov]1 we are (t5times n able to "k h[ to direct our pray]s to ,god aright1 z we "k n :at is mo/ conducive to 8 glory1 or :at x is t he requires ( u1 ei!r 9 ob$i5ce to 8 comm&+ w1 or 9 submission to 8 provid5tial w4 ,h5ce x arises1 t _m good m51 9 scripture1 h ask$ = "s ?+s :i* h be5 9 !mselves unlawful1 ?r\gh ! weakness ( _! fai?1 & ! preval5cy ( _! corruption3 ,?us "s h desir$1 t ,god w\ld call !m out ( ?is _w by dea?1 be+ impati5t "u ! _m tr\bles !y met ) !re92 accord+ly we read conc]n+ ,elijah1 t #8he reque/$ = himself t he might die1 & said1 ,x is en\gh2 n[1 ,o ,"l1 take away my life2 = ,i am n bett] ?an my fa!rs1' #a ,k+s xix4 #d4 & ,job says1 #8,o t ,i might h my reque/6 & t ,god w\ld grant me ! ?+ t ,i long =6 ,ev5 t x w\ld please ,god to de/roy me2 t he w\ld let loose 8 h&1 & cut me (f1' ,job vi4 #h1 #i4 ,& ,jonah says1 #8,o ,"l1 ,i besee* !e1 take my life f me2 = x is bett] = me to die ?an to live1' ,jonah iv4 #c4 ,& ,moses1 ?\gh he _h ! "* ( ! meeke/ man ^u e>?1 & d\btless excell$ all o!rs 9 8 day1 9 ^? graces :i* he _h receiv$ f ,god1 z well z 9 ! great hon\rs conf]r$ on him2 yet he puts up a mo/ unbecom+ pray]1 bo? z to ! matt] & mann] !re(2 z x is obs]v$1 t he said unto ! ,"l1 #8,:]e=e ha/ ?\ afflict$ ?y s]vant8 & :]e=e h ,i n f\nd fav\r 9 ?y sight1 t ?\ laye/ ! burd5 ( all ?is p ^u me8 ,h ,i conceiv$ all ?is p8 h ,i begott5 !m1 t ?\ %\lde/ say unto me1 ,c>ry !m 9 ?y bosom 7z a nurs+-fa!r be>e? ! suck+ *ild7 unto ! l& :i* ?\ sw>e/ unto _! fa!rs8 ,:5ce %\ld ,i h fle% to give unto all ?is p8 = !y weep unto me1 say+1 ,give u fle%1 t we may eat4 ,i am n able to be> all ?is p alone1 because x is too heavy = me4 ,& if ?\ deal ?us ) me1 kill me1 ,i pray !e1 out ( h&1 if ,i h f\nd fav\r 9 ?y sight2 & let me n see my wret*$ness1' ,numb4 xi4 #aa-ae4 ,&1 9 ano!r in/ance1 he asks = a ?+ :i* he knew be=e h&1 t ,god w\ld n grant him1 :5 he says1 #8,i pray !e1 let me g ov] & see ! good l& t is beyond ,jordan1 t goodly m\nta91 & ,lebanon3' ,^u :i* ,god says1 #8,let x suffice !e1 speak no m unto me ( ?is matt]1' ,deut4 iii4 #be1 #bf4--,_m in/ances ( ! l nature are m5tion$ 9 scripture2 &1 inde$1 no?+ is m obvi\s f daily exp]i5ce1 t :at ! apo/le ,james obs]ves1 t p]sons #8ask & receive n1 because !y ask amiss1' ,james iv4 #c4 or :at ! apo/le ,paul says1 #8,we "k n :at we %\ld pray = z we ought1' ,rom4 viii4 #bf4 7#b47 ,we are1 at o!r times1 /rait5$ 9 our affections1 & s "k n h[ to ask any ?+ ) a suitable frame ( _s3 ,x is c]ta9 we _c excite our affections1 or especially put =? ^? graces :i* are to be ex]cis$ 9 pray]1 :5 we please4 ,our he>ts are sometimes dead1 cold1 & incl9$ to w&] f ,god 9 ?is duty2 &1 at o!r times1 we pray ) a k9d ( indiff]5cy1 z ?\gh x 0 ( no great importance :e!r our pray] 7 answ]$ or no4 ,h[ seldom d we express t importunity 9 ?is duty :i* ,jacob did1 #8,i w n let !e g1 except ?\ bless me8' ,g54 xxxii4 #bf4 ,& z = ^? graces t are to be ex]cis$ 9 pray]1 we (t5 want t rev]5ce1 & ^? high & awful ?\ghts ( ! div9e ,maje/y1 :i* we ought to h1 :o draw nigh to a ,god ( inf9ite p]fection2 nor1 on ! o!r h&1 d we express ^? l[ & humble ?\ghts ( ourselves1 z our own meanness1 ! imp]fection ( our be/ p]=mances1 & ! inf9ite di/ance :i* we /& at f ,god1 ought to sugge/2 & to ?is we may add1 t we are (t5 de/itute ( t love to ,*ri/1 & tru/ 9 him1 :i* are necess>y to ! "r p]=mance ( ?is duty1 z also ( t hope ( be+ he>d1 :i* is a v great enc\ragem5t to x4 #b4 ,we are n[ to enquire :]e9 ! ,_s is said to help our infirmities2 & ?is may be consid]$ z adapt$ to t two-fold necessity :i* we are (t5 "u1 respect+ ! matt] or frame ( _s ) :i* ?is duty is to be p]=m$4 7#a47 ,! ,_s helps our infirmities1 ) respect to ! matt] ( pray]4 ,?is is n 9 ! lea/ d]ogatory to 8 div9e glory1 if he is pleas$ to condesc5d ?us to conv]se ) man1 & x is n contr>y to ! nature ( ?+s2 = ! ,_s1 be+ a div9e ,p]son1 se>*es ! he>t1 & c impress ^? ideas on ! s\ls ( 8 p1 :]eby !y may be l$ into ! k ( ^? ?+s t !y ought to ask 9 pray]1 ) z mu* facility z any "o c convey 8 ideas to ano!r by words4 ,if x 0 impossible = ,god to d ?is1 8 provid5ce c\ld n be conv]sant ab\t intellig5t creatures1 any o!rwise ?an 9 an objective way1 9 :i* x w\ld n diff] f t :i* may be attribut$ to f9ite spirits4 ,& x w\ld h be5 impossible = ,god to h imp>t$ 8 m9d & w by extraord9>y revelation1 7)\t :i*1 x c\ld n h be5 kn[n7 if he may n1 ?\gh x be 9 an ord9>y way1 communicate ^? ideas to ! s\ls ( 8 p1 :]eby !y may be furni%$ ) matt] = pray]4 ,i am n plead+ = extraord9>y revelation2 = t is to expect a bless+ t ,god does n n[ give to 8 p3 ,b ,i only argue f ! great] to ! less2 :]eby x may appe>1 t x is n impossible1 or absurd1 f ! nature ( ! ?+1 or contr>y to ! div9e p]fections1 = ,god to impress ! ?\ghts ( m5 9 an ord9>y way2 s9ce he =m]ly did ?is 9 an extraord9>y1 z w be all[$ by all1 :o are n dispos$ to d5y & set aside reveal$ religion4 ,moreov]1 !re 0 su* a ?+ 9 ! apo/le's days1 z be+ l$ by ! ,_s1 :i* 0 di/+ui%$ f 8 miracul\s & extraord9>y influ5ces1 z a ,_s ( inspiration2 o!rwise1 x is c]ta91 he w\ld n h assign$ ?is z a "* ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 :i* he does1 ,rom4 viii4 #ad4 ,& :5 our ,savi\r promises 8 p ! ,_s to guide !m into all tru?1 ,john xvi4 #ac4 ,i _c ?9k t ?is only respect$ ! apo/les1 or _! be+ l$ into ! tru?s t !y 7 to imp>t to ! *ur* by div9e inspiration2 b x seems to be a privilege t belongs to all believ]s3 ,!re=e1 we conclude1 t x is no absurdity to suppose t he may assi/ 8 p1 z to :at conc]ns ! matt] ( _! pray]s1 or sugge/ to !m ^? becom+ ?\ghts :i* !y h 9 pray]1 :5 draw+ nigh to ,god 9 a "r mann]4 ,"s h enquir$1 :e!r we may conclude t ! ,_s ( ,god furni%es 8 p ) words 9 pray]1 di/9ct f 8 impress+ ideas on _! m9ds8 ,?is ,i w\ld be v cauti\s 9 det]m9+1 le/ ,i %\ld h]eby n put a j diff]5ce betwe5 ?is assi/ance ( ! ,_s1 t believ]s hope =1 & t :i* ! prophets ( old receiv$ by inspiration4 ,i d>e n say1 t ! ,_s's "w consi/s 9 furni%+ believ]s ) prop] expressions1 ) :i* _! ideas are clo!d1 :5 !y engage 9 ?is duty1 b r ) ^? suitable argum5ts & appreh5sions ( div9e ?+s1 :i* are m imm$iately subs]vi5t !reunto3 ,accord+ly ! apo/le1 speak+ ( ! ,_s's assi/+ believ]s1 :5 !y "k n :at to pray = z !y ought1 says1 t he does ?is ) groan+s t _c be utt]$3 t is1 he impresses on _! s\ls ^? div9e brea?+s aft] ?+s spiritual & heav5ly1 :i* !y sometimes1 not)/&+1 want words to express2 ?\gh1 at ! same "t1 ! frame ( _! spirits may be "u a div9e influ5ce1 :i* ,god is said to "k ! mean+ (1 :5 he graci\sly he>s & answ]s _! pray]s1 h[ imp]fect soev] !y may be1 z to ! mode ( expression4 7#b47 ,! ,_s helps our infirmities by giv+ u a suitable frame ( _s1 & excit+ ^? graces :i* are to be ex]cis$ 9 ?is duty ( pray]4 ,?is ! ,psalmi/ calls1 prep>+ _! he>ts2 :i* ,god does1 & !n causes 8 e> to he>1 ,psal4 x4 #ag4 :i* is a v desirable bless+2 &1 9 ord] to our und]/&+ x aright1 let x be consid]$1 #a4 ,t we _c1 )\t ! ,_s's assi/ance1 br+ our he>ts into a "r frame = pray]2 & t is ! reason :y we engage 9 ?is duty1 9 su* a mann] z gives great uneas9ess to u :5 we reflect ^u x2 s t :5 we pret5d to draw nigh to ,god1 we c h>dly say t we wor%ip him z ,god1 b become va9 9 our imag9ations2 & ! corruption ( our nature discov]s itself m at ?is "t ?an x does on o!r occasions2 & ,satan uses 8 utmo/ endeav\rs to di/ract & di/urb our ?\ghts1 & take (f ! edge ( our affections2 :]eby we seem n really to desire ^? ?+s :i*1 ) our lips1 we ask at ! h& ( ,god4 ,z = an unreg5]ate man1 he has n a pr9ciple ( grace1 & !re=e _c pray 9 fai?1 or ) ! ex]cise ( ^? o!r graces :i* he is de/itute (2 & ! believ] is r5ew$ b 9 "p1 & !re=e1 if ! ,_s is n pleas$ to excite ! pr9ciple ( grace :i* he has implant$1 he is v mu* indispos$ = ?is duty1 :i* _c be p]=m$ aright )\t 8 assi/ance4 #b4 ,we are1 nev]!less1 to use our utmo/ endeav\rs1 9 ord] !reunto1 hop+ = a bless+ f ,god to succe$ !m4 ,accord+ly1 we are to m$itate on ! div9e p]fections1 & ! evil ( s91 :i* is contr>y !reunto2 :]eby we are r5d]$ guilty1 defil$1 & unwor?y to come into ! pres5ce ( ,god2 yet we consid] ourselves z invit$ to come to him 9 ! gospel1 & enc\rag$ by 8 promise & grace1 to ca/ ourselves be=e 8 foot/ool1 9 hope ( obta9+ m]cy f him4 ,we are also to exam9e ourselves1 t we may "k :at s9s are to be confess$ by u1 & :at are ^? necessities :i* w af=d matt] = petition or supplication 9 pray]1 toge!r ) ! m]cies we h receiv$2 :i* are to be ?ankfully ackn[l$g$ !re94 ,we are also to consid] ! _m enc\ragem5ts :i* we h1 to draw nigh to ,god 9 ?is duty1 tak5 f 8 be+ ready to p>don our iniquities1 heal our backslid+s1 help our infirmities1 & grant u undes]v$ fav\rs4 ,we mu/ also impress on our s\ls a due s5se ( ! spirituality ( ! duty we are to engage 91 & t we h to d ) ! he>t-se>*+ ,god1 :o w be wor%ipp$ ) rev]5ce & holy fe>2 & !re=e we are to endeav\r to excite all ! p[]s & faculties ( our s\ls1 to engage 9 ?is duty 9 su* a way t we may h]eby glorify 8 "n1 & hope to receive a graci\s answ] f him4 #c4 ,:5 we h us$ our utmo/ endeav\rs to br+ ourselves into a pray+ frame1 yet we mu/ dep5d on ! ,holy ,_s to give success !reunto1 t we may be enabl$ to ex]cise ^? graces t are m especially 8 gift & "w3 ,&1 9 ord] !reunto1 #a/1 ,we mu/ give glory to him z ! au?or ( reg5]ation1 s9ce no grace c be ex]cis$ 9 ?is duty b :at proce$s f a "r pr9ciple1 or a nature r5ew$1 & int]nally sanctifi$1 & dispos$ = ! p]=mance h]e(2 :i* is 8 "w1 z ! ,_s ( grace & ( supplication1 ,ze*4 xii4 #aj4 #b;dly1 ,z we are to draw nigh to ,god 9 ?is duty1 z a reconcil$ ,god & ,fa!r1 if we hope to be accept$ by him2 s we are to consid]1 t ?is is ! peculi> "w ( ! ,_s1 :]eby we are enabl$ to cry1 ,abba1 ,fa!r1 ,rom4 viii4 #ae4 ,gal4 iv4 #f4 ,?is w n only dispose u to p]=m ?is duty 9 a "r mann]1 s z to enable u to pray 9 fai?2 b x w af=d u gr\nd ( hope t our pray]s w be he>d & answ]$ by him4 #c;dly1 ,inasmu* z we (t5 are /rait5$ 9 our spirits1 :i* is a great h9drance to u 9 ?is duty1 we mu/ consid] x z a peculi> bless+ & gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 to h our he>ts enl>g$2 :i* ! ,psalmi/ int5ds1 :5 he says1 ,br+ my s\l out ( prison1 t ,i may praise ?y "n1 ,psal4 cxlii4 #g4 & x is a peculi> bran* ( t lib]ty :i* he is pleas$ to be/[ on 8 p1 "u ! gospel-disp5sation2 z ! apo/le says1 ,:]e ! ,_s ( ! ,"l is1 !re is lib]ty1 #b ,cor4 iii4 #ag4 ,& by ?is means our affections w be rais$1 & we enabl$ to p\r out our s\ls be=e him4 ,?is may give u occasion to enquire conc]n+ ! diff]5ce t !re is betwe5 rais$ affections 9 pray]1 :i* unreg5]ate p]sons sometimes h1 f ext]nal motives2 & ^? :i* ! ,_s excites 9 u z a peculi> bless+1 :]eby he assi/s u 9 ! dis*>ge ( ?is duty4 ,!re are sev]al ?+s 9 :i* !y diff]2 z1 #a/1 ,! =m] ( ^! (t5times proce$s f a slavi% fe> & dread ( ! wra? ( ,god2 ! latt] f a love to1 & desire aft] him1 :i* arises f ! view we h ( 8 glory1 z our cov5ant ,god1 9 & ?r\gh a ,m$iator4 #b;dly1 ,rais$ affections 9 unreg5]ate p]sons1 are seldom f\nd1 b :5 !y are "u "s press+ affliction1 9 :i* case1 z ! prophet says1 ,!y w seek ,god e>ly1 ,hos4 v4 #ae4 b :5 ?is is remov$1 ! affections gr[ /upid1 cold1 & indiff]5t1 z !y 7 be=e 8 afflict+ h& 0 laid ^u !m3 ,:]eas1 on ! o!r h&1 a believ] w f9d 8 he>t drawn =? aft] ,god & div9e ?+s1 :5 he is n s5sible ( any extraord9>y affliction t gives v5t to 8 passions2 or he f9ds1 t z afflictions t5d to excite "s graces 9 ! ex]cise :]e( 8 affections are mov$1 s :5 x pleases ,god to deliv] him f !m1 8 affections are /ill rais$ :ile o!r graces are ex]cis$ agreeably !reunto4 #c;dly1 ,rais$ affections1 9 unreg5]ate m51 = ! mo/ "p1 c>ry !m =? 9 ! pursuit ( ^? temporal bless+s :i* !y /& 9 ne$ (3 ,?us :5 ,esau s\ght ! bless+ c>efully ) te>s1 x 0 t outw>d prosp]ity :i* 0 conta9$ !re91 t he _h pr9cipally 9 view1 z disda9+ t 8 bro!r ,jacob %\ld be pref]r$ be=e him2 or1 z x is said1 made 8 ,"l1 & 8 bre?r5 giv5 him = s]vants1 ,g54 xxvii4 #cg4 b he _h no reg>d to ! spiritual or sav+ bless+s conta9$ !re93 ,:]eas1 a believ] is mo/ conc]n$ =1 & affect$ ) ^? bless+s t imm$iately accompany salvation1 or conta9 9 !m ! special love ( ,god1 or communion ) him1 :i* he pref]s to all o!r ?+s3 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,!re be _m t say1 ,:o w %ew u any good8 ,"l1 lift ?\ up ! light ( ?y c\nt5ance ^u u1 ,psal4 iv4 #f4 ,& to ?is we may add1 #d?ly1 ,:atev] rais$ affections unreg5]ate p]sons may h1 !y want a brok5 he>t1 an humble s5se ( s91 & an e>ne/ desire t x may be subdu$ & mortifi$2 !y are de/itute ( self-d5ial1 & o!r graces ( ! l nature1 :i*1 9 "s degree1 are f\nd 9 a believ]1 :5 assi/$ by ! ,_s1 9 p]=m+ ! duty ( pray] 9 a "r mann]4 ,f :at has be5 said conc]n+ ! ,_s's assi/ance 9 pray]1 we may inf]1 #a/1 ,t !re is a great diff]5ce betwe5 ! gift & ! grace ( pray]3 ,! =m] may be atta9$ by ! improvem5t ( our natural abilities1 & is (t5times ( use to o!rs :o jo9 ) u !re92 :]eas ! latt] is a peculi> bless+ f ! ,_s ( ,god1 & an evid5ce ( ! tru? ( grace4 #b;dly1 ,!y :o d5y t ! ,_s has any h& 9 ! "w ( grace1 & consequ5tly dis[n 8 assi/ance 9 pray]1 _c be said to give him t glory t is due to him1 & !re=e mu/ be suppos$ to be de/itute ( 8 assi/ance1 & v defici5t z to ?is duty4 #c;dly1 ,let u n presume on ! ,_s's assi/ance 9 pray]1 :ile we cont9ue 9 a c\rse ( griev+ him1 & qu5*+ 8 holy motions4 #d?ly1 ,let u desire rais$ affections1 z a great bless+ f ,god1 & yet n be disc\rag$ f engag+ 9 pray]1 ?\gh we want !m2 s9ce ?is grace1 z well z all o!rs1 is disp5s$ 9 a way ( sov]eignty3 ,& if he is pleas$1 = wise ends1 to )hold 8 assi/ance2 yet we mu/ n say1 :y %\ld ,i wait on ! ,"l any long]8 #e?ly1 ,if we w\ld pray 9 ! ,_s1 or exp]i5ce 8 help1 to p]=m ?is duty 9 a "r mann]1 let u endeav\r to walk 9 ! ,_s1 & to ma9ta9 a spiritual1 holy1 self-d5y+ frame1 at all times1 if we w\ld n be de/itute ( x1 :5 we engage 9 ?is duty4 ,?is leads u to consid]1 ,,ii4 ,! p]sons = :om we are to pray2 & on ! o!r h&1 :o are n to be pray$ =4 #a4 ,z to ! =m] ( ^?3 ,x is obs]v$1 7#a47 ,t we are to pray = ! :ole *ur* ( ,*ri/ ^u e>?2 by :i* we are to und]/&1 all ^? t pr(ess ! fai? ( ! gospel1 especially su* ^: practice is agreeable to _! pr(ession2 & 9 p>ticul>1 all ^? religi\s societies :o cons5t to walk 9 ^? ord9ances :]eby !y te/ify _! subjection to ,*ri/1 z k+ ( sa9ts4 ,! p>ticul> memb]s ( :i* ^! societies consi/1 are1 = ! mo/ "p1 unkn[n to u2 s t we _c pray = !m by "n1 or z be+ acqua9t$ ) ! condition & circum/ances 9 :i* !y are2 yet !y are n to be :olly disreg>d$1 or exclud$ f ! b5efit ( our pray]s3 ,?us ! apo/le speaks ( ! great conflict he _h1 n only = !m at ,laodicea2 b1 = z _m z _h n se5 8 face 9 ! fle%1 ,col4 ii4 #a4 ,?is is a peculi> bran* ( ! communion ( sa9ts1 & x is accompani$ ) ^? e>ne/ desires :i* we h1 t ,god may be glorifi$ 9 !m1 & by !m1 z well z ourselves2 p>ticul>ly we are to pray1 #a4 ,t !y may be unit$ toge!r 9 love to ,god & to "o ano!r1 ,john xvii4 #ba4 ,t ?is may be att5d$ ) all ^? o!r graces & com=ts :i* are an evid5ce ( _! int]e/ 9 ,*ri/4 #b4 ,t !y may h ! special pres5ce ( ,god ) !m 9 all 8 ord9ances1 :i* w be a visible te/imony ( 8 reg>d to !m1 & an hon\r put on 8 own in/itutions1 z well z an accompli%m5t ( :at he promis$ to 8 apo/les j be=e he asc5d$ into heav51 t he w\ld be ) !m always ev5 unto ! end ( ! _w1 ,mat4 xxviii4 #bj4 #c4 ,t !y may be support$ "u ! burd5s1 difficulties & p]secutions :i* !y meet )1 ei!r f ! p[]s ( d>kness or wick$ m51 = ,*ri/'s sake1 t s ! promise may be made good to !m1 t ! gates ( hell %all n prevail aga9/ !m1 *ap4 xvi4 #ah4 #d4 ,t !re may be add$ to p>ticul> *ur*es out ( ! _w1 _m su* z %all be sav$1 ,acts ii4 #dg4 :i* %all be an argum5t ( ! success ( ! gospel3 ,& :5 we pray1 t ,god w\ld magnify 8 grace 9 br++ s9n]s home to himself1 we are to pray = ! accompli%m5t ( ^? promises t respect ! conv]sion ( ! ,jews3 ,?us ! apo/le says1 ,bre?r51 my he>t's desire & pray] to ,god = ,israel is1 t !y might be sav$1 ,rom4 x4 #a4 &1 t !re may be a great] spread ( ! gospel ?r\gh\t ! mo/ remote & d>k p>ts ( ! e>?1 among :om ,*ri/ is1 at pres5t1 unkn[n3 ,?is ! apo/le calls ,! fulness ( ! ,g5tiles com+ 91 *ap4 xi4 #be4 & x is agreeable to :at is =etold by ! prophet ,isaiah1 9 *ap4 lx4 :i* seems n z yet to h _h its full accompli%m5t4 #e4 ,we are to pray t ! life ( fai? & hol9ess may be daily promot$ 9 all ! fai?ful memb]s ( ! *ur* ( ,*ri/1 t !y may be enabl$ m & m to adorn ! doctr9e ( ,god1 our ,savi\r1 & be abundantly satisfi$1 & delight$ ) ! fruits & effects ( 8 r$eem+ love4 #f4 ,t ,god w\ld accept ( ^? sacrifices ( pray] & praise t are daily (f]$ to him by fai?1 9 ! blood ( ,*ri/1 9 e wor%ipp+ assembly1 :i* w r$\nd to ! advantage ( all ! s]vants ( ,*ri/1 :om !y ?9k !mselves oblig$ to make m5tion ( 9 _! pray]s1 z well z to ! glory ( ,god1 :i* is own$ & advanc$ !reby4 #g4 ,t ! *ildr5 ( believ]s1 :o are devot$ to ,god1 may be "u 8 special c>e & protection1 t !y may foll[ ! foot/eps ( ! flock1 & fill up ! places ( ^? :o are call$ (f ! /age ( ?is _w2 t s !re may be a con/ant supply ( ^? :o %all be> a te/imony to ,*ri/ & 8 gospel 9 ! ris+ g5]ation4 #h4 ,t ! memb]s ( e p>ticul> *ur* ( ,*ri/ may acquit !mselves s z t !y may hon\r him 9 ! eyes ( ! _w1 & be support$ & c>ri$ safely ?r\gh ?is wa/e h[l+ wild]ness1 till !y arrive at t bett] c\ntry = :i* !y are b\nd2 & t !y may n be foil$ or ov]come :ile !y are 9 _! militant /ate1 b may be jo9$ ) ! *ur* triumphant 9 heav54 7#b47 ,we are to pray = magi/rates4 ,?is is n only includ$ 9 ! g5]al exhortation giv5 u to pray = all m52 b !y are p>ticul>ly m5tion$ by ! apo/le1 & x is intimat$ t x is good & acceptable 9 ! sight ( ,god our ,savi\r1 #a ,tim4 ii4 #a-c4 ,?is also may be argu$ f h5ce1 t magi/racy is ,god's ord9ance1 ,rom4 xiii4 #a1 #b4 & !re is no ord9ance :i* is en/amp$ ) ! div9e au?ority1 ?\gh x may pr9cipally respect civil affairs2 b we are to pray t ,god w\ld succe$ & prosp] x1 t x may answ] ! valuable ends = :i* x 0 appo9t$4 ,n[ !re are sev]al ?+s t we are to pray = 9 ! behalf ( magi/rates1 viz4 t !y may approve !mselves rul]s aft] ,god's own he>t1 to fulfil all 8 w1 ,acts xii4 #bf4 z 0 said ( ,david2 t _! c\nsels & conduct may be ord]$ = 8 glory1 & ! good ( 8 *ur*2 t !y may n be a t]ror to good works2 namely1 to p]sons t p]=m !m1 b to ! evil2 & s may n be> ! sword 9 va91 ,rom4 xiii4 #c1 #d4 ,accord+ly we are to pray1 t !y may be a public bless+ to all _! subjects1 & h]e9 t promise may be fulfill$2 ,k+s %all be ?y nurs+-fa!rs1 & _! que5s ?y nurs+-mo!rs1 ,isa4 xlix4 #bc4 &1 z an in/ance h]e(1 t "u !m we may lead a quiet & peaceable life1 godl9ess & hone/y1 #a ,tim4 ii4 #b4 ,&1 z to :at conc]ns _! subjects1 t _! au?ority may n be abus$ & trampl$ on by !m1 on ! "o h&1 :ile !y take occasion to (f5d ) impunity2 nor be dread$ z griev\s to o!rs :o feel ! weight !re(1 9 in/ances ( inju/ice & oppression4 7#c47 ,we are to pray = m9i/]s4 ,?is is a necess>y duty1 inasmu* z _! "w is exce$+ great & difficult2 s t ! apo/le might well say1 ,:o is suffici5t = ^! ?+s1 #b ,cor4 ii4 #af4 ,&1 inde$1 besides ! difficulties t att5d ! "w itself1 !re are o!rs t !y meet )1 aris+ f ! un/able temp] ( pr(ess$ fri5ds1 :o sometimes1 z ! apo/le says1 become _! enemies = tell+ !m ! tru?1 ,gal4 iv4 #af4 or f ! re/less malice & viol5t opposition ( op5 enemies2 :i* evid5tly takes its rise f t invet]ate hatr$ t !y be> to ,*ri/ & 8 gospel4 ,moreov]1 z !y h difficulties 9 ! dis*>ge ( ! "w !y are call$ to1 s !y mu/ give an acc\nt to ,god = _! fai?fulness !re92 & x is ( ! highe/ importance t !y d ?is ) joy1 & n ) grief1 ,heb4 xiii4 #ag1 #ah4 z ! apo/le speaks2 & imm$iately he intreats ! *ur*'s pray]s1 z t :i* 0 necess>y 9 ord] h]eunto4 ,n[ !re are sev]al ?+s :i* ought to be ! subject-matt] ( our pray]s1 ) respect to m9i/]s4 #a4 ,t ,god w\ld s5d =? a supply or succession ( !m1 to answ] ! *ur*'s necessities2 inasmu* z ! h>ve/ is pl5te\s1 z our ,savi\r obs]ves1 b ! lab\r]s are few1 ,matt4 xi4 #cg1 #ch4 #b4 ,t !y may answ] ! "* :i* ! apo/le gives ( a fai?ful m9i/]2 & accord+ly /udy to %ew !mselves approv$ unto ,god1 workm5 t ne$ n to be a%am$1 rightly divid+ ! ^w ( tru?1 #b ,tim4 ii4 #ae4 #c4 ,t !y may be direct$ & enabl$ to imp>t ^? tru?s t are sub/antial1 edify+1 & suitable to ! circum/ances & condition ( _! he>]s4 #d4 ,t !y may be spirit$ ) zeal1 & love to s\ls1 9 ! :ole c\rse ( _! m9i/ry2 t ! glory ( ,god1 & ! advancem5t ( 8 tru? may lie ne>e/ _! he>ts1 & a t5d] conc]n & compassion = ! s\ls ( m51 may incl9e !m to use _! utmo/ endeav\rs1 z ! apo/le speaks1 to save !m ) fe>1 pull+ !m out ( ! fire1 ,jude1 v]4 #bc4 #e4 ,t _! endeav\rs may be att5d$ ) success1 :i*1 9 "s measure1 may give !m a com=table hope t !y are call$1 accept$1 & approv$ ( by ,god1 :i*1 f ! nature ( ! ?+ w t5d to _! own advantage1 :o make ?is ! subject ( our e>ne/ pray]s on _! behalf2 &1 inde$1 ! neglect ( p]=m+ ?is duty1 may1 9 "s measure1 be assign$ z "o reason :y ! ^w is (t5 prea*$ ) v little success2 s t ?is ought to be p]=m$1 n b>ely z an act ( fav\r1 b z a duty t r$\nds to our own advantage4 7#d47 ,we are to pray1 n only = ourselves & our bre?r51 b = our enemies4 ,t we are to pray = ourselves1 none ev] d5i$1 h[ mu* s ev] _m live 9 ! neglect ( ?is duty2 & z = our obligation to pray = our bre?r51 t is f\nd$ 9 ! law ( nature2 :i* obliges u to love !m z ourselves1 &1 consequ5tly1 to desire _! welf>e1 toge!r ) our own4 ,h[ev]1 x may be enquir$1 :at we are to und]/& by our bre?r51 = :om we are to express ?is great conc]n 9 our supplications to ,god8 ,= ! und]/&+ ( :i*1 let x be consid]$1 t1 besides ^? :o are call$ bre?r51 9 ! mo/ kn[n acceptation ( ! ^w1 z ,jacob's sons tell ,joseph1 ,we be twelve bre?r51 sons ( "o fa!r1 ,g54 xlii4 #cb4 x is sometimes tak51 9 scripture1 = any ne> k9sman3 ,?us ,abraham & ,lot are call$ bre?r51 *ap4 xiii4 #h4 ?\gh !y 7 n sons ( ! same fa!r1 = ,lot 0 ,abraham's bro!r's son1 *ap4 xi4 #ca4 ?is is a v common acceptation ( ! ^w 9 scripture4 ,aga91 x is sometimes tak5 9 a m l>ge s5se1 = ^? :o are memb]s ( ! same *ur*3 ,?us ! apo/le calls ^? t belong$ to ! *ur* at ,colosse1 ! sa9ts & fai?ful bre?r5 9 ,*ri/1 ,col4 i4 #b4 & sometimes !y :o are ( ! same nation1 are call$ bre?r53 ,?us x is said1 ,:5 ,moses 0 full =ty ye>s old1 x came into 8 he>t to visit 8 bre?r5 ! *ildr51 ( ,israel1 ,acts vii4 #bc4 ,& x is sometimes tak5 = ^? :o make pr(ession ( ! same religion ) ourselves2 & also = ^? :o are k9d & fri5dly to u3 ,?us x is said1 ,a fri5d love? at all times1 & a bro!r is born = adv]sity1 ,prov4 xvii4 #ag4 &1 inde$1 ! ^w is sometimes tak5 9 ! l>ge/ s5se t c be1 z compriz+ 9 x all mank9d1 :o h ! same nature ) ourselves1 #a ,john iv4 #ba4 ,^! are objects ( love1 & !re=e our pray]s are1 especially 9 proportion to ! ne>ness ( ! relation !y /& 9 to u1 to be direct$ to ,god on _! behalf4 ,"s1 inde$1 are alli$ to u by /rong] bonds ?an o!rs2 b none1 :o are entitl$ to our love1 pity1 & compassion1 are to be :olly exclud$ f our pray]s4 ,?is w f>!r appe>1 if we consid] t we are also to pray = our enemies1 z ! law ( nature obliges u to d good = evil2 & consequ5tly1 z our ,savi\r says1 we are to pray = !m :i* despitefully use u1 & p]secute u1 ,matt4 v4 #dd4 ,we are n1 inde$1 to pray = !m1 t !y may obta9 _! wick$ & unju/ designs aga9/ u2 or t !y may h p[] & opportunity to hurt u2 = t is contr>y to ! pr9ciple ( self-pres]vation1 :i* is impress$ on our nature2 b we are to pray = !m4 #a4 ,t h[ev] !y c>ry x to u !y may be made ,*ri/'s fri5ds1 _! he>ts *ang$1 & !y enabl$ to s]ve 8 int]e/2 t !y1 toge!r ) ourselves1 may be p>tak]s ( ev]la/+ salvation2 !re=e x is a vile ?+1 & altoge!r inconsi/5t ) ! _s ( a *ri/ian1 to desire ! ru91 mu* m ! damnation ( any "o1 z _m wick$ly & pr(anely d4 #b4 ,we are to pray t _! corruptions may be subdu$1 _! temp]s s(t5$1 & _! he>ts *ang$2 s t !y may be s5sible (1 & lay aside _! unju/ res5tm5ts aga9/ u4 ,&1 #c4 ,if !y are "u any di/ress or mis]y1 we are n to insult or take pleasure 9 behold+ x1 b to pity !m1 & to pray = _! deliv]ance1 z mu* z ?\gh !y 7 n enemies to u4 7#e47 ,we are to pray n only = all sorts ( m5 n[ liv+2 accord+ to :at is conta9$ 9 ! la/ head1 b = ^? t %all live h]eaft]4 ,?is includes 9 x an e>ne/ desire t ! int]e/ ( ,*ri/ may be propagat$ f g5]ation to g5]ation2 & 8 k+dom & glory advanc$ 9 ! _w until 8 second com+3 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,he w reg>d ! pray] ( ! de/itute1 & n despise _! pray]3 ,?is %all be writt5 = ! g5]ation to come2 & ! p :i* %all be creat$1 %all praise ! ,"l1 ,psal4 cii4 #ag1 #ah4 & our ,savi\r says1 ,nei!r pray ,i = ^! alone1 b = !m also :i* %all believe on me ?r\gh _! ^w1 ,john xvii1 #bj4 #b4 ,we are n[ to consid] ^? :o are exclud$ f our pray]s2 & ^! are ei!r su* z are dead1 or ^? :o h s9n$ ! s9 unto dea?4 7#a47 ,we are n to pray = ! dead4 ,?is is ass]t$ 9 opposition to :at 0 ma9ta9$ & practis$ by "s 9 ! e>ly ages ( ! *ur*1 & pav$ ! way = ^? abuses & corruptions :i* are practis$ by ! *ur* ( ,rome1 at ?is day1 :o fir/ pray$ = ! dead1 & aft]w>ds proce$$ f>!r 9 pray+ = !m4 ,! fir/ /ep t 0 tak5 lead+ h]eunto1 seems to h be5 _! be+ guilty ( great excesses 9 ! l>ge encomiums !y made 9 _! public anniv]s>y orations1 9 commemoration ( ! m>tyrs & confessors1 :o _h suff]$ 9 ! cause ( *ri/ianity4 ,?is 0 done at fir/1 ) a good design1 viz4 to excite ^? :o surviv$1 to imitate !m 9 _! virtues1 & to express _! love to ! cause = :i* !y suff]$2 b aft]w>ds !y w5t beyond ! b\nds ( dec5cy 9 magnify+ & extoll+ !m2 & !n !y proce$$ yet f>!r1 9 pray+ = !m2 ,?is is (t5 excus$1 by "s mod]n writ]s1 f ! respect !y be> to !m1 :o fir/ practis$ x2 ?\gh x c h>dly be v9dicat$ f ! *>ge ( w-wor%ip1 s9ce no c\nt5ance is giv5 to x 9 scripture4 ,t :i* is g5]ally alleg$ 9 _! behalf1 is1 t !y suppos$ ! s\ls ( believ]s did n imm$iately ent] into heav51 b 7 seque/]$1 or dispos$ ( 9 "s place inf]ior to x1 :i* !y sometimes call p>adise1 or ,abraham's bosom1 :]e !y are to cont9ue till _! s\ls are re-unit$ to _! bodies4 ,:e!r ?is place be above or bel[ ! e>?1 all are n agre$2 b _! mi/ake arises f _! misund]/&+ ^? scriptures :i* describe heav5 "u ^! metaphorical *>act]s ( p>adise1 or ,abraham's bosom#ajd4 ,"h !y suppose t !y are1 inde$1 deliv]$ f ! afflictions & mis]ies ( ?is pres5t life2 b yet n possess$ ( p]fect bless$ness 9 ,god's imm$iate pres5ce4 ,!re=e !y conclude1 t !re 0 "s room = pray]1 t ! degree ( happ9ess :i* !y 7 possess$ (1 might be cont9u$1 or r1 t x might 9 ! end1 be p]fect$1 :5 !y are rais$ f ! dead1 & admitt$ to p>take ( ! heav5ly bless$ness4 ,o!rs ?\ght1 t at dea?1 ! s5t5ce 0 n p]emptorily pa/ ei!r on ! righte\s or ! wick$1 s t !re 0 room left = !m to pray = ! increase ( ! happ9ess ( ! "o1 or ( ! mitigation ( ! torm5t ( ! o!r2 & !re=e1 9 diff]5t respects1 !y pray$ = all1 bo? good & bad1 especially = ^? :o 7 )9 ! pale or inclosure ( ! *ur*2 & above all1 = su* z 7 useful to1 & highly e/eem$ by x4 ,! pr9cipal ?+ t is said 9 v9dication ( ?is practice 7= :at has be5 b n[ m5tion$1 z ! gr\nd & reason !re(1 w by no means ju/ify x7 is1 t ?\gh ! s\ls ( believ]s are 9 heav52 yet _! happ9ess w n be1 9 all respects1 complete1 till ! day ( judgm5t3 ,!re=e1 9 _! pray]s1 !y *iefly _h reg>d to ! consummation ( _! bless$ness at ,*ri/'s second com+1 toge!r ) ! cont9uance !re(1 till !n2 )\t suppos+ t !y receiv$ any o!r advantage !reby4 ,&1 inasmu* z ?is is n a matt] ( unc]ta9ty1 !y f>!r obs]ve1 t _m ?+s are to be pray$ =1 :i* %all c]ta9ly come to pass1 :e!r we pray = !m or no2 e4 g4 ! ga!r+ ( ! :ole numb] ( ! elect1 & ! com+ ( ,*ri/'s k+dom ( glory3 ,!re=e !y suppose1 t ! advantage pr9cipally r$\nds to ^? :o put up pray]s to ,god = !m1 z h]eby !y express _! fai? 9 ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection1 & ! future bless$ness ( ! sa9ts1 & ! communion t !re is betwe5 ! *ur* militant & triumphant4 ,?is is ! faire/ col\r t c be put ^u t anci5t practice ( ! *ur*1 & ! _m in/ances t we meet )1 9 ! writ+s ( ! ,fa!rs1 conc]n+ _! pray]s = ! dead#aje4 ,?us conc]n+ ! practice ( ! *ur*1 be=e we read ( ! fictiti\s place :i* ! ,papi/s call purgatory2 :]e !y fancy1 t sep>ate s\ls endure "s degrees ( torm5t1 & are reliev$ by ! pray]s ( _! surviv+ fri5ds2 :i* 0 n kn[n to ! *ur* be=e ! sev5? c5tury2 & is )\t any f\ndation f scripture1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$ "u a =ego+ answ]#ajf4 ,n[ s9ce ?is 0 =m]ly def5d$1 & is n[ practis$ by ! ,papi/s1 ! contr>y doctr9e is ass]t$ 9 ?is answ]1 viz4 t we are n to pray = ! dead2 & t ?is may f>!r appe>1 let x be consid]$1 ,t ! /ate ( e man is unalt]ably fix$1 at dea?2 s t no?+ rema9s :i* c be call$ an addition to ! happ9ess ( ! "o1 or ! mis]y ( ! o!r1 b :at is ! result ( ! re-union ( ! s\l & body at ! resurrection2 & !re=e to pray t ! sa9ts may h great] degrees ( glory conf]r$ ^u !m1 or s9n]s a release f t /ate ( mis]y 9 :i* !y are1 is altoge!r ungr\nd$2 & !re=e su* pray]s mu/ be conclud$ to be unlawful4 ,t ! /ate ( man is fix$ at dea? is suffici5tly evid5t f scripture3 ,?us our ,savi\r1 9 ! p>able ( ! ri* man & ,laz>us1 speaks ( ! "o z imm$iately c>ri$ by ! angels into ,abraham's bosom1 ,luke xvi4 #bb1 c4 7by :i*1 not)/&+ :at "s anci5t writ]s h ass]t$ to ! contr>y1 we are to und]/& heav527 & ! o!r z be+ 9 a place ( torm5ts1 )\t any hope or probability ( ! lea/ mitigation !re(2 :]eby hell1 n purgatory is int5d$3 ,& ! apo/le says1 ,x is appo9t$ unto m5 once to die1 & aft] ?is ! judgm5t1 ,heb4 ix4 #bg1 by :i* he int5ds1 t all m5 mu/ leave ! _w2 & :5 !y are p>t$ f x1 _! /ate is det]m9$ by ,*ri/2 ?\gh ?is is n done 9 s public & visible a mann]1 z x w be 9 ! g5]al judgm5t3 ,if !re=e ! /ate ( m5 be unalt]ably fix$ at dea?2 x may be ju/ly inf]r$ f !nce1 t !re is no room = any "o to put up pray]s to ,god on _! behalf3 ,pray] mu/ h "s pro( on :i* x relies1 o!rwise x _c be address$ to ,god by fai?2 or1 z ! apo/le expresses x1 no?+ wav]+1 ,james i4 #f4 ,n[1 if we h no gr\nd to conclude t our pray]s %all be he>d & answ]$2 or h any d\bt 9 our spirits :e!r ! ?+ pray$ = be agreeable to ! w ( ,god2 su* a pray] _c be put up 9 fai?1 & !re=e is n lawful4 ,obj4 #a4 ,! ,papi/s1 9 def5ce ( ! contr>y doctr9e1 are v mu* at a loss = scriptures to support x3 ,h[ev]1 !re is "o1 tak5 f a passage 9 ! apocryphal writ+s1 9 :i* ,judas ,maccabeus1 & 8 company1 are repres5t$ z pray+ & (f]+ a s9-(f]+1 & !reby mak+ reconciliation = ! dead1 i4 e4 "s t _h be5 sla9 9 battle1 #b ,maccab4 xii4 #dc1-de4 ,answ4 ,! reply t "s make to ?is1 is1 t ! pray]s = ! dead "h spok5 (1 are ( a diff]5t nature f ^? :i* ! ,papi/s make use ( 9 ! behalf ( ^? :om !y pret5d to be 9 purgatory1 or1 t !y pray$ = no?+ b :at "s ( ! ,fa!rs1 z be=e-m5tion$ did1 viz4 t !y might be rais$ f ! dead1 :]eby !y express$ _! fai? 9 ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection3 ,b1 ,i ?9k !re is a bett] reply may be giv5 to x1 namely1 t ! argum5t is n tak5 f any inspir$ writ+2 & !re=e no m cr$it is to be giv5 to x ?an any o!r human composure1 9 :i* "s ?+s are true1 & o!rs false3 ,& z = ?is book 9 p>ticul>1 ! au?or himself pla9ly intimates t he did n receive x by div9e inspiration2 = he says1 ,if ,i h done well1 & z x is fitt+ ! /ory1 x is t :i* ,i desir$2 b if sl5d]ly & meanly1 x is t :i* ,i c\ld atta9 unto1 *ap4 xv4 #ch4 :i* is v hone/ly said2 b n l an inspir$ writ]1 & !re=e no?+ t is said !re9 is a suffici5t pro( ( any important article ( fai? or practice1 su* z t is1 :i* we are n[ def5d+4 ,obj4 #b4 ,x is f>!r object$1 t ! apo/le ,paul puts up a %ort & affectionate pray] = ,onesiphorus1 9 #b ,tim4 i4 #ah4 ,! ,"l grant unto him1 t he may f9d m]cy ( ! ,"l 9 t day2 :]eas1 x is conclud$ by "s1 t1 at ! "t ! apo/le wrote ?is epi/le1 ,onesiphorus 0 dead1 s9ce !re are two petitions put up1 "o 9 ?is v]se = him1 & ano!r 9 v]4 #af4 = 8 h\se2 & 9 *ap4 iv4 #ai4 :5 he salutes "s ( 8 fri5ds1 accord+ to 8 cu/om1 he makes m5tion ( ! h\sehold ( ,onesiphorus1 n ( him4 ,?is turn ,grotius himself gives ( ?is scripture#ajg4 ,& ! ,papi/s gre$ily embrace x1 z x gives c\nt5ance to _! practice ( pray+ = ! dead4 ,answ4 ,x is b a weak f\ndation t ?is argum5t is built on2 = ?\gh ,paul salutes 8 h\sehold1 & n himself1 9 ! close ( ?is epi/le1 x does n foll[ f h5ce1 t he 0 dead2 = he might be abs5t f 8 family at ?is "t1 z he (t5 01 :5 engag$ 9 public s]vice1 z be+ s5t by ! *ur*1 z _! mess5g]1 to enquire conc]n+ ! progress & success ( ! gospel 9 o!r p>ts2 or to c>ry relief to ^? :o 7 suff]+ 9 ,*ri/'s cause3 ,x may be1 ! apo/le might be in=m$ t he 0 !n 9 8 way to ,rome1 :]e he 0 himself a prison] :5 he wrote ?is epi/le2 & if s1 x w\ld n h be5 prop] to s5d salutations to him1 :om he expect$ %ortly to see1 :ile1 at ! same "t1 he te/ifi$ ! great love he bore to him & all 8 family1 z be+ a man ( uncommon zeal = ! int]e/ ( ,*ri/ & religion4 7#b47 ,!y are n to be pray$ = :o h s9n$ ! s9 unto dea?4 ,?is s9 we read (1 z :at excludes p]sons f =giv5ess1 9 scripture1 ,matt4 xii4 #cb4 9 :i* su* ?+s are said conc]n+ x1 z %\ld make u fe> & tremble1 n only le/ we %\ld be left to commit x1 b give way to ^? s9s :i* bord] ^u x2 & !re is en\gh express$ !re9 to enc\rage u to hope t we h n committ$ x2 :i* is ! pr9cipal ?+ to be insi/$ on1 :5 we treat on ?is subject 9 our public disc\rses1 or any are tempt$ to fe>1 le/ !y are guilty ( x4 ,"h let x be obs]v$1 t ?\gh x be call$ ! s9 unto dea?1 we are n to suppose t x is "o p>ticul> act ( s91 b r a c\rse or complication ( s9s1 :]e9 !re are _m +r$i5ts ( ! mo/ he9\s nature4 ,&1 #a4 ,t x _c be committ$ by any b ^? :o h be5 fav\r$ ) gospel light2 = x always conta9s 9 x a rejection ( ! gospel1 :i* supposes ! revelation or prea*+ !re(4 #b4 ,x is n m]ely a reject+ ! gospel1 ?\gh att5d$ ) suffici5t objective evid5ce1 9 ^? :o h n _h an inw>d conviction ( ! tru? !re(1 or ^: opposition to x proce$s pr9cipally f ignorance1 z ! apo/le says conc]n+ himself1 t ?\gh he 0 a blasphem]1 a p]secutor1 & injuri\s2 yet he obta9$ m]cy1 because he did x ignorantly1 9 unbelief1 #a ,tim4 i4 #ac4 #c4 ,x is a reject+ ! gospel :i* we once pr(ess$ to embrace1 & !re=e c>ries 9 x ! nature ( apo/acy3 ,?us ! ,scribes & ,ph>isees1 :5 !y att5d$ on ,john's m9i/ry1 pr(ess$ _! will+ness to adh]e to ,*ri/1 & aft]w>ds1 :5 he fir/ appe>$ publicly 9 ! _w1 !y 7 conv9c$ 9 _! consci5ces1 by ! miracles :i* he wr\ght1 t he 0 ! ,messiah2 ?\gh1 aft] ?is !y 7 (f5d$ 9 him1 & a%am$ to own him1 because ( ! humbl$ /ate & condition 9 :i* he appe>$ 9 ! _w2 = :i* reason1 !y1 9 p>ticul>1 7 *>g$ ) ?is s9 9 ! scripture be=e-m5tion$4 #d4 ,x also conta9s 9 x a reject+ ( ,*ri/ & ! kn[n tru?1 out ( envy1 & ?is att5d$ ) revil+1 p]secut+1 & us+ _! utmo/ endeav\rs to extirpate & bani% x out ( ! _w1 & beget 9 ! m9ds ( m5 ! greate/ dete/ation ( x3 ,?us ! ,jews are said to deliv] ,*ri/ out ( envy1 ,matt4 xxvii1 #ah4 & ) ! same _s !y p]secut$ ! gospel4 #e4 ,su* z are guilty ( ?is s91 h no conviction 9 _! consci5ces ( any crime committ$ h]e92 b /op _! e>s aga9/ all repro(1 & set !mselves1 ) ! greate/ hatr$ & malice1 aga9/ ^?1 :o1 ) fai?fulness1 admoni% !m to ! contr>y4 #f4 ,!y g out ( ! way ( ,god's ord9ances1 & wilfully exclude !mselves f ! means ( grace1 :i* !y treat ) ! utmo/ contempt1 & use all ^? endeav\rs t are 9 _! p[]1 t o!rs may be depriv$ ( !m4 #g4 ,?is condition !y n only live b die 92 s t _! apo/acy is n only total1 b f9al4 ,h[ev]1 ,i _c b obs]ve1 t "s are ( op9ion t ?is s9 _c be n[ committ$1 because we h n ! disp5sation ( miracles1 :]eby ! ,*ri/ian religion 0 inconte/ibly prov$1 9 our ,savi\r's & ! apo/les' "t3 ,& ! ma9 ?+ 9 :i* x consi/$ 9 ! scripture be=e-m5tion$1 9 ,matt4 xii4 01 9 t ! ,ph>isees 7 *>g$ ) say+1 t ,*ri/ ca/ out devils by ,beelzebub1 ! pr9ce ( ! devils2 :]eby !y intimate t ^? miracles1 :i* !y _h be=e be5 conv9c$ ( ! tru? (1 z be+ wr\ght by ! f+] ( ,god1 7 wr\ght by ! devil3 :i* supposes t !y 7 eye-witnesses to su*-l miracles wr\ght1 :i* we _c be3 ,!re=e x is conclud$ by "s1 t ?is s9 _c n[ be committ$2 inasmu* z ! disp5sation ( miracles is ceas$4 ,b ?is me?od ( reason+ w n appe> s /rong & conclusive1 if we consid]1 t ?\gh1 x is true1 ! gospel is n n[ confirm$ to u by miracles2 yet we h no less gr\nd to believe t ! *ri/ian religion 0 confirm$ by ?is means1 ?an if we _h be5 pres5t at ! work+ ( ^! miracles4 ,nev]!less1 ?\gh x %\ld be alleg$1 t ?is +r$i5t _c1 9 e circum/ance1 be conta9$ 9 ! s9 aga9/ ! ,holy ,gho/1 9 our day2 yet !re are o!r ?+s includ$ 9 ! description ( x1 be=e-m5tion$1 9 :i* x pr9cipally consi/s1 t be> a v great resemblance to t s9 :i* we h be5 consid]+3 ,z = in/ance1 if p]sons h =m]ly believ$ ,*ri/ to be ! ,messiah1 & be5 p]suad$ t ?is 0 inconte/ibly prov$ by ! miracles :i* he wr\ght1 & accord+ly1 7 incl9$ to adh]e to him1 & embrace ! gospel1 :]e9 8 p]son & glory are set =?2 & yet h aft]w>ds apo/atiz$ f ?is pr(ession2 & if ?is _h be5 att5d$ ) envy & malice aga9/ ,*ri/2 & if !y h treat$ ! evid5ce :i* !y once ackn[l$g$1 ! ,*ri/ian religion1 to h be5 und5iably support$ by1 ) contempt & blasphemy2 & h totally reject$ t fai? :i* !y once pr(ess$1 aris+ f c>nal policy1 & ! love ( ?is _w2 & :5 ?is is att5d$ ) judicial h>dness ( he>t1 bl9dness ( m9d1 & /rong delusions1 toge!r ) a root$ hatr$ ( all religion1 & a malici\s p]secution ( ^? t embrace x2 ,?is is :at we _c b conclude to be> a v great resemblance to t :i*1 9 scripture1 is call$ ! unp>donable s92 & x is a mo/ deplorable case1 :i* %\ld be s f> improv$ by u1 z t we %\ld use ! utmo/ caution1 t we may n give way to ^? s9s :i* be> ! lea/ resemblance to x3 ,nev]!less1 d\bt+ *ri/ians are to take he$ t !y d n apply ?is acc\nt t has be5 giv5 ( x to !mselves1 s z to lead !m to despair2 :i* is n ! design ( any description !re(1 :i* we h 9 scripture4 ,n[ t ^! may be =tifi$ aga9/ su*-l objections1 let x be consid]$1 #a/1 ,t x is "o ?+ p]emptorily to det]m9e t x is impossible = any "o to commit ?is s9 9 our day1 s9ce ! disp5sation ( miracles is ceas$1 7:i* is1 9 effect1 to suppose t we c h no evid5ce = ! tru? ( ! ,*ri/ian religion1 b :at is f\nd$ on occul> demon/ration2 su* z !y :o saw ,*ri/'s miracles27 & ano!r ?+ to det]m9e conc]n+ p>ticul> p]sons1 t !y are guilty ( ?is s94 ,x is c]ta9 t ?is matt] might be det]m9$ ) special application to p>ticul> p]sons 9 our ,savi\r's & ! apo/les' "t1 :5 !re 0 among o!r extraord9>y gifts1 t ( disc]n+ ( spirits2 & consequ5tly x might be kn[n1 :e!r !y :o apo/atiz$ f ! fai? ( ! gospel1 _h be=e ?is1 receiv$ a full conviction ( ! tru? !re(2 & x might !n be kn[n1 by extraord9>y revelation1 t ,god w\ld nev] give !m rep5tance1 & !re=e _! apo/acy w\ld be f9al2 &1 x is m ?an probable1 t ?is 0 suppos$ by ! apo/le1 :5 he speaks ( "s t _h committ$ ?is s91 :o are n to be pray$ =3 ,b ^! ?+s _c be kn[n by u2 !re=e ,i w\ld n advise any "o to =be> to pray = ! wor/ ( s9n]s1 :o seem mo/ to resemble ^? t are *>g$ ) ?is s91 ?is matt] n be+ c]ta9ly kn[n by u4 #b;dly1 ,t :i* is pr9cipally to be consid]$ = ! enc\ragem5t ( ^? :o are afraid t !y h committ$ ?is s91 is1 t p]sons c]ta9ly "k t !y h n committ$ x1 ?\gh !y are 9 an unreg5]ate /ate2 z1 #a/1 ,:5 !y h n _h opportunity1 or ^? means t are necess>y to atta9 ! k ( ! tru?1 & s rema9 ignorant !re(2 or if !y h _h suffici5t means to "k x1 !y h n committ$ ?is s91 if !y desire & resolve to wait on ,god 9 8 ord9ances1 9 ord] to _! receiv+ good !reby4 #b;dly1 ,!y :o are "u conviction ( s91 disapprove (1 & h "s degree ( sorr[ & %ame = x1 may c]ta9ly conclude t !y h n committ$ ! s9 aga9/ ! ,holy ,gho/4 #c;dly1 ,if p]sons h reason to ?9k t _! he>ts are h>d5$ ?r\gh ! deceitfulness ( s91 & t !y are greatly backslidd5 f ,god2 yet !y ought n to conclude t !y h committ$ ?is s91 if !y are afraid le/ !y %\ld be giv5 up to a p]petual backslid+1 or dread no?+ m ?an a total & a f9al apo/acy2 ^u :i* acc\nt !y are induc$ to pray aga9/ x1 & to desire a brok5 he>t1 & t fai?1 :i*1 at pres5t1 !y d n exp]i5ce4 ,9 ?is case1 ?\gh _! /ate be dang]\s1 yet !y ought n to det]m9e aga9/ !mselves1 t !y h committ$ ! s9 unto dea?4 ,! use :i* we ought to make ( ?is awful doctr9e1 & ! hope t !re is t we h n committ$ ?is s9 is1 #a4 ,t we %\ld take he$ t we d n give way to wilful imp5it5cy1 & a contempt ( ! means ( grace1 le/ we %\ld provoke ,god to give u up to judicial h>dness ( he>t1 s z to make sad advances t[>ds ! commission !re(3 ,let u take he$ t we d n s9 aga9/ ! light & conviction ( our own consci5ces1 & wilfully neglect & oppose ! means ( grace1 :i*1 :e!r x be ! s9 unto dea? or no1 is c]ta9ly a crime ( ! mo/ he9\s & dang]\s t5d5cy4 #b4 ,let d\bt+ *ri/ians take he$ t !y d n give way to ,satan's sugge/ions1 tempt+ !m to conclude t !y h committ$ ?is s92 :i* !y are sometimes afraid t !y h1 ?\gh !y might det]m9e t !y h n1 did !y duly weigh :at has be5 b n[ obs]v$ conc]n+ ?is matt]4 #c4 ,let u bless ,god1 t yet !re is a door ( hope1 & resolve by 8 grace1 t we w always wait on him 9 ! ord9ances :i* he has appo9t$1 till he %all be pleas$ to give u gr\nd to conclude bett] ?+s conc]n+ ourselves1 ev5 ?+s t accompany salvation4 ,?is leads u to consid]1 ,,iii4 ,:at we are to pray =2 p>ticul>ly1 #a4 ,= ^? ?+s :i* conc]n ! glory ( ,god4 ,& t we may "k :at !y are1 we are to enquire2 :e!r1 if ,god %\ld give u :at we ask =1 x w\ld h a t5d5cy to set =? any ( 8 div9e p]fections1 & !reby r5d] him amiable & adorable 9 ! eyes ( 8 creatures1 s t 9 answ]+ our pray]s1 he w\ld act becom+ himself8 ,we are also to take an e/imate ( ?is matt]1 f ! intimation he has giv5 u h]e( 9 8 ^w1 9 :i* we may obs]ve1 n only :e!r he has giv5 u leave1 b comm&s & enc\rages u to ask = x2 m especially1 :e!r he has promis$ to give x to u2 &1 :e!r our receiv+ ! bless+ we ask =1 has a t5d5cy to fit u = 8 s]vice1 t h]eby praise t waits = him1 may be ascrib$ to him4 #b4 ,we are to pray = ^? ?+s :i* conc]n our own good1 or ! good ( o!rs4 ,^! are p>ticul>ly insi/$ on 9 ! ,"l's pray]1 :i* is expla9$ 9 ! foll[+ answ]s2 !re=e x is suffici5t = u1 at pres5t1 to consid] ! good we are to pray = 9 g5]al1 namely1 temporal bless+s1 :i* are ! effects ( div9e b\nty1 conc]n+ :i*1 our ,savi\r says1 ,y\r heav5ly ,fa!r kn[e? t ye h ne$ ( ^! ?+s1 ,mat4 vi4 #cb4 ,we are also to pray = spiritual bless+s1 su* z =giv5ess ( s91 /r5g? aga9/ x1 & ! sanctify+ influ5ces ( ! ,_s1 to produce 9 u hol9ess ( he>t & life2 z also1 = deliv]ance f1 & victory ov] our spiritual enemies4 ,we are also to pray = ! consolations ( ! holy ,gho/1 aris+ f assurance ( ! love ( ,god1 :]eby we may h peace & joy 9 believ+2 & = all ^? bless+s :i* may make u happy 9 a bett] _w4 #c4 ,we are to pray = ^? ?+s :i* are lawful to be ask$ ( ,god2 & accord+ly1 7#a47 ,! ?+s we pray =1 mu/ be su* z x is possible = u to receive1 & p>ticul>ly su* z ,god has det]m9$ to be/[1 or giv5 u gr\nd to expect1 9 ?is pres5t _w3 ,!re=e we are n to pray = ^? bless+s to be appli$ "h1 :i* he has res]v$ = ! heav5ly /ate2 su* z a p]fect fre$om f s91 tribulation or temptation1 or our enjoy+ ! imm$iate views ( ! glory ( ,god3 ,^! ?+s are to be desir$ 9 t "t & ord]1 9 :i* ,god has det]m9$ to be/[ !m2 !re=e we are to wait = !m till we come to heav51 &1 at pres5t1 we are to desire only to be made p>tak]s ( ^? privileges :i* he gives to 8 *ildr5 9 _! way ?i!r4 7#b47 ,we are n to pray t ,god w\ld inflict evils on o!rs1 to satisfy our private rev5ge = injuries done u2 s9ce ?is is1 9 itself1 unlawful1 & unbecom+ a ,*ri/ian frame ( _s1 & contr>y to t duty :i* 0 be=e consid]$1 ( our pray+ = our v enemies1 & seek+ _! good4 7#c47 ,we are n to ask = outw>d bless+s )\t sett+ b\nds to our desires !re(2 nor are we to ask = !m unseasonably1 or = wrong ends4 ,we are n to pray = !m z ?\gh !y 7 our *ief good & happ9ess1 or ( equal importance ) ?+s t are m imm$iately conducive to our spiritual advantage2 & !re=e1 :atev] measure ( importunity we express 9 pray+ = !m1 x is n to be inconsi/5t ) an entire submission to ! div9e w1 z be+ satisfi$ t ,god kn[s :at is be/ = u2 or1 :e!r t :i* we desire1 w1 9 ! end1 prove good or hurtful to u2 mu* less ought we to ask = outw>d bless+s1 t we may abuse1 &1 z ! apo/le ,james speaks1 ,consume !m ^u our lu/s1 ,james iv4 #c4 ,footnote #ajd3 ,see page #cag4 ,footnote #aje3 ,t sev]al ( ! ,fa!rs practis$ & plead$ = pray+ = ! dead1 is evid5t f :at ,cyprian says1 ,epi/4 xxxix4 conc]n+ ! *ur*'s (f]+ sacrifices1 by :i* he means pray]s = ! m>tyrs2 among :om1 he p>ticul>ly m5tions ,laur5tius & ,ignatius1 on ! ye>ly return ( ^? days1 on :i* ! memorial ( _! m>tyrdom 0 celebrat$4 ,& ,eusebius1 9 ! life ( ,con/ant9e1 ,lib4 iv4 ,cap4 lxxi4 :5 speak+ conc]n+ ! fun]al obsequies p]=m$ = t mon>*1 says1 t a great numb] ( p1 ) te>s & lam5tations p\r$ =? pray]s to ,god = ! emp]or's s\l4 ,& ,gregory ,nazianz5 pray$ = 8 bro!r ,cs>ius aft] 8 dea?4 ,vid4 ,ejusd 9 ,fun4 ,cs>1 ,orat4 x4 ,also ,ambrose pray$ = ! religi\s emp]ors1 ,val5t9ian & ,gratian1 & = ,!odosius1 & = 8 bro!r ,satyrus4 ,vid4 ,ejusd4 de obit4 ,val5t94 ,!odos4 ,satyr4 ,& ,augu/9 speaks ( 8 pray+ = 8 "m ,monica1 aft] h] decease1 9 ,confess4 ,lib4 ix4 ,cap4 xiii4 ,& ,epiphanius def5ds ?is practice ) s mu* w>m?1 t he c h>dly =be> *>g+ ! d5ial h]e( z "o ( ,a]ius's h]esies4 ,vid4 ,epiphan4 heres4 lxxv4 ,& "s ,popi% writ]s1 :5 def5d+ _! pray+ = ! dead1 h1 ) m malice ?an reason1 *>g$ ! ,prote/ants ) be+ ,a]ians1 ^u ?is acc\nt4 ,footnote #ajf3 ,see ,que/4 lxxxvi4 page #cac4 ,footnote #ajg3 ,vid4 ,grot4 9 loc4 ,que/4 ,,clxxxv4 ,,que/4 ,,clxxxv4 ,h[ are we to pray8 ,,answ4 ,we are to pray ) an awful appreh5sion ( ! ,maje/y ( ,god1 & deep s5se ( our own unwor?9ess1 necessities1 & s9s1 ) p5it5t1 ?ankful1 & enl>g$ he>ts1 ) und]/&+1 fai?1 s9c]ity1 f]v5cy1 love1 & p]sev]ance1 wait+ ^u him1 ) humble submission to 8 w4 ,?is answ] respects ! mann] ( p]=m+ ?is duty1 & ! frame ( _s ) :i* we are to draw nigh to ,god4 ,accord+ly1 #a4 ,we are to pray ) an awful appreh5sion ( ! ,maje/y ( ,god2 o!rwise our behavi\r w\ld be highly res5t$ by him1 & reckon$ no o!r ?an a ?9k+ him altoge!r su* an "o z ourselves4 ,"s ( ! div9e p]fections h a m imm$iate t5d5cy to excite an holy rev]5ce2 accord+ly we are to consid] him z omnipres5t1 & omnisci5t1 to :om our secret ?\ghts1 & ! pr9ciple f :5ce our actions proce$1 are bett] kn[n ?an !y c be to !mselves4 ,we are to conceive ( him z a ,god ( inf9ite hol9ess2 & !re=e he _c b be highly displeas$ ) t wor%ip t is opposite !reunto1 z proce$+ f a consci5ce defil$ ) s91 or p]=m$ 9 an unholy mann]4 ,?us ! prophet says1 ,?\ art ( pur] eyes ?an to behold evil1 & can/ n look on iniquity1 ,hab4 i4 #ac4 t is1 ?\ can/ n behold x )\t ! utmo/ dete/ation2 & !re=e1 if we reg>d x 9 our he>t1 he w n he> our pray]s1 ,psal4 lxvi4 #ah4 ,we are also to h a due s5se ( ! spirituality ( 8 nature1 t we may wor%ip him 9 a spiritual mann]2 !re=e we are n to ent]ta9 any c>nal conceptions1 or frame any ideas ( him1 l ^? we h ( f9ite or corporeal be+s2 nor are we to ?9k x suffici5t1 t our ext]nal mi5 & deportm5t h be5 grave1 & c>ri$ 9 x a %ew ( rev]5ce1 :5 our he>ts h n1 at ! same "t1 be5 engag$ 9 ?is duty1 or dispos$ to give him ! glory t is due to 8 "n4 ,we are also to draw nigh to him ) a due s5se ( ^? p]fections t t5d to enc\rage u to p]=m ?is duty1 ) hope ( f9d+ acceptance 9 8 sight4 ,!re=e we are to conceive ( him1 z a ,god ( inf9ite goodness1 m]cy1 & fai?fulness1 ) :om is pl5te\s r$emption1 9 & ?r\gh a ,m$iator1 :i* is suitable to our condition1 z indig5t1 mis]able1 & guilty s9n]s2 & a ,god ( inf9ite p[]1 :o is able to d exce$+ abundantly above all we are able to ask or ?9k1 ,eph4 iii4 #bj4 #b4 ,we are to pray to ,god ) an humble s5se ( our own unwor?9ess4 ,?is is ! necess>y result ( ^? high conceptions we h ( 8 div9e excell5cy & greatness2 :]eby we are l$ to consid] ourselves z inf9itely bel[ him2 &1 inde$1 ! be/ ( creatures are induc$ h]eby to wor%ip him ) ! greate/ humility3 ,?us ! ,s]aphim are repres5t$ 9 t vision1 :i* ! prophet ,isaiah _h ( !m1 z m9i/]+ to1 & att5d+ ^u our ,"l ,jesus1 :5 sitt+ on a ?rone on 8 temple2 z cov]+ _! faces & _! feet ) _! w+s1 d5ot+ _! unwor?9ess to behold 8 glory1 or to be employ$ by him 9 8 s]vice1 ,isa4 vi4 #a-d4 ,b :5 we take a view ( 8 inf9ite hol9ess1 & our own impurity1 ?is %\ld be an inducem5t to u to draw nigh to him1 ) ! greate/ humility3 ,z dep5d5t creatures1 we h no?+ b :at we d]ive f him2 z frail dy+ creatures1 we )] away1 & are br\ght to no?+1 ,job xiii4 #be4 ,job comp>es ?is to a leaf t is easily brok51 & driv5 to & fro1 or to ! dry /ubble1 t c make no resi/ance aga9/ ! w9d t pursues x2 & ! ,psalmi/1 speak+ ( man 9 g5]al1 says1 ,"l1 :at is man1 t ?\ take/ k ( him2 or ! son ( man1 t ?\ make/ acc\nt ( him8 ,psal4 civ4 #c4 ,& else:]e x is said1 ,:at is man1 t ?\ %\lde/ magnify him1 & t ?\ %\lde/ set ?9e he>t ^u him8 ,job vii4 #ag4 ,^! are humbl+ consid]ations2 b we %all be l$ into a f>!r s5se ( our own unwor?9ess1 :5 we consid] ourselves z s9ful creatures1 wor?y to be abhorr$ by ,god2 !re=e he might ju/ly reject u1 & refuse to answ] our pray]s4 ,b s9ce ?is humble frame ( _s is s necess>y = ! "r p]=mance ( ?is duty1 let u f>!r obs]ve1 z an inducem5t h]eunto4 7#a47 ,t ! greate/ glory we c br+ to ,god c make no addition to 8 inf9ite p]fections3 ,?us x is said1 ,c a man be pr(itable unto ,god1 z he t is wise may be pr(itable unto himself8 ,is x any pleasure1 t is1 any advantage1 to ! ,almighty1 t ?\ art righte\s8 or is x ga9 to him1 t ?\ make/ ?y ways p]fect8 ,job xxiii4 #b1 #c4 ,& else:]e1 ,if ?\ be righte\s1 :at give/ ?\ him1 or :at receive? he ( ?y h&8 *4 xxxv4 #g4 d5ot+ t x is impossible = u1 by any ?+ we c d or suff] = 8 sake1 to make him m glori\s ?an he w\ld h be5 9 himself1 _h we nev] _h a be+3 ,!re=e1 if !re is no?+ by :i* we c lay any obligations on ,god1 we h reason to address ourselves to him ) a s5se ( our own unwor?9ess4 7#b47 ,we are s f> f m]it+ any good ?+ f ! h& ( ,god1 t by our repeat$ transgressions1 not)/&+ ! daily m]cies we receive f him1 we give f>!r pro(s ( our great unwor?9ess2 &1 inde$1 if we are enabl$ to d any ?+ 9 ob$i5ce to 8 w1 ?is is n f ourselves2 yea1 x is contr>y to ! dictates ( corrupt nature1 & mu/ be ascrib$ to him z ! au?or ( x4 7#c47 ,if we c\ld d ! greate/ s]vice to ,god by esp\s+ 8 cause1 & promot+ 8 int]e/ 9 ! _w2 x is no m ?an :at we are b\nd to d2 &1 at ! same "t we mu/ consid]1 t x is ,god t worke? 9 u1 bo? to w & to d ( 8 good pleasure1 ,phil4 ii4 #ac4 7#d47 ,! be/ believ]s record$ 9 scripture1 h ent]ta9$ a con/ant1 humble s5se ( _! own unwor?9ess3 ,?us ,abraham1 :5 he /ood be=e ! ,"l1 mak+ supplications 9 ! behalf ( ,sodom1 expresses himself ?us1 ,behold1 n[ ,i h tak5 ^u me to speak unto ! ,"l1 :o am b du/ & a%es4 ,& ,jacob says1 ,i am n wor?y ( ! lea/ ( all ?y m]cies1 & ( all ! tru? :i* ?\ ha/ %ew$ unto ?y s]vant1 ,g54 xxxii4 #aj4 ,& !y :o h be5 mo/ zeal\s =1 & made em95tly useful 9 promot+ ,*ri/'s int]e/ 9 ! _w1 h _h an humble s5se ( _! own unwor?9ess2 z ! apo/le says conc]n+ himself1 ,i am ! lea/ ( ! apo/les1 t am n meet to be call$ an apo/le1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #i4 ,& he imm$iately adds1 ,by ! grace ( ,god ,i am :at ,i am1 v]4 #aj4 ,& else:]e he /yles himself1 less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts1 ,eph4 iii4 #h4 ,we h ano!r in/ance ( humility 9 pray]1 9 ! ,psalmi/'s words1 ,i am a worm1 & no man1 ,psal4 xxii4 #f4 :i*1 s f> z !y h any ref]5ce to 8 own case1 may give u occasion to inf]1 t ! mo/ advanc$ circum/ances1 9 :i* any are 9 ! _w1 are n inconsi/5t ) humility1 :5 draw+ nigh to ,god 9 pray]2 b if we consid] him speak+ 9 ! p]son ( ,*ri/1 z sev]al expressions ( ?is ,psalm argue him to d1 & _c well be tak5 9 any o!r s5se#ajh2 !n we h h]e9 ! mo/ rem>kable in/ance ( ! humble address t 0 us$ by ,*ri/ 9 8 human nature1 :5 draw+ nigh to ,god 9 pray]2 :i* is c]ta9ly a great motive to induce u to engage 9 ?is duty ) ! utmo/ humility4 #c4 ,we are to draw nigh to ,god 9 pray]1 ) a s5se ( our necessities1 & ! s9s t we h committ$ aga9/ him4 ,accord+ly1 we are to consid] ourselves z indig5t creatures1 :o are /ripp$ & depriv$ ( t glory1 & ^? bright ornam5ts :i* 7 put on man at fir/ 9 8 /ate ( innoc5cy2 de/itute ( ! div9e image1 & all ^? ?+s t are necess>y to our happ9ess1 unless he is pleas$ to supply ^! wants1 =give our iniquities1 & grant u communion ) himself2 :i* ?+s we are to draw nigh to him 9 pray] =4 ,we are also1 9 ?is duty1 to h a s5se ( s91 viz4 ! guilt t we contract !reby1 & ! puni%m5t we h expos$ ourselves to1 t we may see our ne$ ( draw+ nigh to ,god 9 ,*ri/'s righte\sness2 & also ( ! /a9 & pollution !re(1 :i* may induce u to fall d[n be=e ! foot/ool ( ! ?rone ( grace1 ) ! greate/ degree ( self-abhorr5ce4 ,we are also to consid] h[ we are enslav$ to s91 h[ mu* we h be51 & h[ prone we are at all times1 to s]ve div]s lu/s & pleasures1 ,tit4 iii4 #c4 & to walk accord+ to ! c\rse ( ?is _w1 accord+ to ! pr9ce ( ! p[] ( ! air1 ! _s t n[ worke? 9 ! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce1 ,eph4 ii4 #b4 ,moreov]1 we are to consid] s9 z deeply root$ 9 our he>ts1 debas+ our affections1 & captivat+ our wills4 ,if we are 9 an unconv]t$ /ate1 we are to look ^u x z gr[+ & encreas+ 9 u1 r5d]+ u m & m indispos$ = :at is good1 by :i* means we are set at a f>!r di/ance f ,god & hol9ess3 ,on ! o!r h&1 if we h gr\nd to hope we are made p>tak]s ( conv]t+ grace1 !n we h act$ contr>y to ! highe/ obligations1 & be5 guilty ( ! greate/ +ratitude4 ,^! ?+s we are to endeav\r to be affect$ )1 :5 draw+ nigh to ,god 9 pray]1 9 ord] to our p]=m+ ?is duty aright4 #d4 ,!re are sev]al graces t are to be ex]cis$ 9 pray]2 7#a47 ,rep5tance3 ,?is is necess>y1 because we are s9n]s2 & z su*1 are to come into ! pres5ce ( ,god ) confession1 jo9$ ) supplication :i* mu/ be made ) a p5it5t frame ( _s2 ! contr>y to :i*1 is a tacit approbation ( s91 & a k9d ( resolution to adh]e to x1 :i* is v unbecom+ ^? :o are plead+ = =giv5ess3 ,accord+ly1 :5 ,god promis$ t he w\ld p\r out ^u ! h\se ( ,david1 & ^u ! inhabitants ( ,j]usalem1 ! _s ( grace & ( supplications1 he adds1 t !y %all look ^u him1 :om !y h pi]c$1 & m\rn = him1 or = x1 z "o m\rne? = 8 only son2 & %all be 9 bitt]ness1 z "o t is 9 bitt]ness = 8 fir/-born3 ,& t ?is %all be done by e family ap>t1 & _! wives ap>t1 ,ze*4 xii4 #aj4 seq4 ,s :5 ! prie/s1 ! m9i/]s ( ! ,"l1 are comm&$ to pray1 t he w\ld sp>e 8 p2 !y1 are1 at ! same "t1 to weep betwe5 ! por* & ! alt>1 to r5t _! he>ts1 & turn unto ! ,"l _! ,god1 ,joel ii4 #ac4 #ag4 ,& :5 ,israel is advis$ to take ) !m words1 & in/ruct$ h[ !y %\ld pray1 !y are exhort$ to turn unto ! ,"l2 to rep5t ( _! seek+ help f ,assyria & ,egypt1 & ( t abom9able idolatry :i* !y _h be5 guilty (1 ,hos4 xiv4 #a1 #b1 #c1 #h4 ,n[ !re are sev]al subjects v prop] = our m$itation2 :i* may1 ?r\gh ! div9e bless+ accompany+ x1 excite ?is grace1 :5 we are engag$ 9 ! duty ( pray]2 p>ticul>ly ! multitude ( transgressions :i* are *>g$ on ! consci5ces ( m5 by ! law1 t e m\? may be /opp$1 & all ! _w become guilty be=e ,god1 ,rom4 iii4 #ai4 & especially ! +ratitude :i* we h reason to accuse ourselves (1 & our contempt ( ,*ri/1 & ! way ( salvation by him1 :i* is discov]$ 9 ! gospel2 & our hav+ done _m ?+s 9 ! c\rse ( our lives1 :i* fill u ) %ame & sorr[1 :5ev] we come into ! pres5ce ( ,god1 to p\r out our he>ts be=e him 9 ?is duty4 7#b47 ,! next grace to be ex]cis$ 9 pray] is1 ?ankfulness1 9 :i* respect pray] & praise ought to be jo9$ toge!r3 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,praise waite? = !e ,o ,god1 9 ,zion1 & unto !e %all ! v[ be p]=m$1 ,o ?\ t he>e/ pray]1 ,psal4 lxv4 #a1 #b4 ,t ?is is a "p ( pray] has be5 obs]v$ "u a =ego+ answ]2 9 :i* we consid]$ ! _m bless+s t we h reason to be ?ankful =4 ,i %all only add1 at pres5t1 t x is matt] ( ?ankfulness1 t we h lib]ty ( access to ,god1 9 hope ( obta9+ m]cy f him1 z sitt+ on a ?rone ( grace1 :o might h be5 =ev] bani%$ f 8 pres5ce1 or h be5 br\ght be=e 8 judgm5t-seat z crim9als1 doom$ to ev]la/+ de/ruction4 ,moreov]1 we are to bless him1 n only t we h leave to come be=e him1 b h (t5 exp]i5c$ t he has he>d1 & answ]$ our pray]s1 & !re9 has fulfill$ t promise1 ,i said n to ! se$ ( ,jacob1 seek ye me 9 va91 ,isa4 xlv4 #ai4 ,& t we may be br\ght into a ?ankful frame1 we ought to consid]1 #a4 ,! wor? ( e m]cy2 especially ^? t are spiritual1 or accompany salvation2 & ?is we may judge ( by ! price t 0 paid = x1 :i* is no less ?an ! blood ( ,jesus2 :i* ! apo/le n only /yles preci\s1 b speaks ( x z inf9itely pref]able to e ?+ t is corruptible1 #a ,pet4 i4 #ah1 #ai4 ,& we may1 9 "s measure1 take an e/imate !re( by ! wor? & excell5cy ( ! s\l1 & z x is conducive to promote its et]nal welf>e4 #b4 ,we are also to consid] e sav+ bless+1 z ! fruit & result ( ev]la/+ love1 & z ! consequ5ce ( ,god's et]nal design1 9 hav+ *os5 ^?1 :o are ! objects !re(1 to salvation 9 ,*ri/1 ,j]4 xxxi4 #c4 ,eph4 i4 #c1 #d4 ,we mu/ also consid] ^! m]cies z discrim9at+1 :]eby ,god di/+ui%es 8 p f ! _w1 & h]e9 glorifies ! ri*es ( 8 grace1 9 ^? :o des]ve to h be51 = ev]1 ! monum5ts ( 8 wra?3 ,we might "h consid]1 z an inducem5t to ?is grace ( ?ankfulness1 ! aggravations ( ! s9 ( +ratitude4 #a/1 ,x is a virtual dis[n+ our obligation to1 or dep5d5ce on ,god1 f :om we receive all m]cies1 & a behav+ ourselves 9 su* a mann] z ?\gh we 7 n behold5 to him = !m1 or c\ld be happy )\t him2 z ?\gh we 7 self-suffici5t1 & did n look ^u him z ! f\nta9 ( bless$ness4 #b;dly1 ,x is a refus+ to give him ! glory ( 8 wisdom1 p[]1 goodness1 & fai?fulness1 :i* are em95tly display$ 9 ! bless+s t he be/[s4 #c;dly1 ,x is disagreeable to ! l>ge expectations we h ( ^? bless+s he has res]v$ = 8 p1 or promis$ to !m1 or t hope :i* he has laid up = !m 9 heav54 ,!re=e we _c b conclude t +ratitude argues a p]son de/itute ( t hol9ess :i* em95tly discov]s itself 9 ! ex]cise ( ! contr>y grace3 ,accord+ly ! apo/le jo9s ^! two *>act]s toge!r1 :5 speak+ ( ! vile/ ( m51 :om he /yles1 un?ankful1 unholy1 #b ,tim4 iii4 #b4 7#c47 ,ano!r grace1 to be ex]cis$ 9 pray]1 is fai?4 ,?is implies an habitual disposition ( s\l1 proce$+ f a pr9ciple ( reg5]at+ grace1 :]eby we are l$ to commit ourselves1 & all our conc]ns1 into ,*ri/'s h&1 dep5d+ on 8 m]its & m$iation = ! supply ( all our wants1 consid]+ him z hav+ pur*as$1 & z be+ au?oriz$ to apply1 all ! b5efits ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 :i* are ! subject-matt] ( our supplications to him4 ,m p>ticul>ly1 fai? ex]ts & discov]s itself 9 pray]1 #a4 ,by enc\rag+ ! s\l1 & giv+ x an holy boldness to draw nigh to ,god1 not)/&+ our great unwor?9ess4 ,if we are afraid to come into ! pres5ce ( an holy ,god1 &1 de/ruction f him is a t]ror to u1 if ! ?reatn+s he has d5\nc$ aga9/ s9n]s1 su* z we "k ourselves to be1 disc\rage u f draw+ nigh to him1 s t we are ready to say ) ,job1 #8,!re=e am ,i tr\bl$ at 8 pres5ce2 :5 ,i consid]1 ,i am afraid ( him1' ,job xxiii4 #ae4 ,if 8 almighty p[]1 t c easily s9k u into p]dition1 ov]:elms our spirits1 & fills u ) ! utmo/ di/ress & confusion1 s t we _c draw nigh to him 9 pray]1 consid]+ him z an absolute ,god2 we are enc\rag$ by fai?1 to look ^u him z our cov5ant ,god1 & ,fa!r 9 ,*ri/2 & !n all 8 div9e p]fections w af=d relief to u4 ,8 s9-rev5g+ ju/ice is reg>d$ by fai?1 z t :i* is fully satisfi$ by ,*ri/'s ob$i5ce & suff]+s2 & !re=e w n dem& t satisfaction at our h&s1 :i* x has already receiv$ f our surety1 :o 0 #8made s9 = u' ?\gh he #8knew no s91 t we might be made ! righte\sness ( ,god 9 him1' #b ,cor4 v4 #ba4 ,8 inf9ite p[] is no long] look$ ^u1 z engag$ to de/roy u1 b r to succ\r u "u all our weakness2 & !re=e1 z ,job says1 #8,he w n plead aga9/ u ) 8 great p[]2 no1 b he w put /r5g? 9 u1' ,job xxiii4 #f4 ,we consid] x z ready to support u "u ! heavie/ pressures1 & s enable u to p]=m ! mo/ difficult duties1 & to ov]come all our spiritual enemies1 :o w\ld be o!rwise too /rong = u3 ,s t ?is attribute is s f> f disc\rag+ u f draw+ nigh to ,god 9 pray]1 t1 by fai?1 we behold x z delight+ to ex]t & glorify itself1 9 do+ ^? great ?+s = u :i* we h 9 view1 :5 we engage 9 ?is duty4 #b4 ,fai? discov]s itself 9 pray]1 by enabl+ u to plead1 & apply to ourselves1 ! great & preci\s promises :i* ,god has giv5 to 8 p 9 ! gospel4 ,z pray] _c subsi/ )\t a promise1 s we are enabl$1 by fai?1 to appreh5d & plead ! promises1 & to say1 #8,rememb] ! ^w unto ?y s]vant1 ^u :i* ?\ ha/ caus$ me to hope1' ,psal4 cxix4 #di4 ,& h]eby we look ^u ,god z ready to be/[ ! bless+s :i* he has promis$1 & 8 fai?fulness z engag$ to make !m good4 ,accord+ly ! ,psalmi/ says1 #8,he> my pray]1 ,o ,"l1 give e> to my supplications2 9 ?y fai?fulness answ] me1 & 9 ?y righte\sness1' ,psal4 cxliii4 #a4 ,!re is no?+ t we want1 or ought to pray =1 b !re are "s promises1 conta9$ 9 ! ^w ( ,god1 :i* fai? improves & takes enc\ragem5t f 9 ?is duty3 ,& s9ce :at we pray =1 respects ei!r temporal1 or spiritual1 & et]nal bless+s1 ^! are look$ ^u by fai? z promis$2 z ! apo/le says1 godl9ess has ! promise ( ! life t n[ is1 & ( t :i* is to come1 #a ,tim4 iv4 #ah4 ,?is might be v l>gely insi/$ on1 & _m in/ances giv5 h]e(1 :i* are conta9$ 9 scripture2 b ,i %all m especially consid] ^? promises :i* respect ,god's enabl+ u to pray1 & 8 he>+ & answ]+ our pray]s1 :i* fai? lays hold on1 & improves1 9 ord] to our p]=m+ ?is duty 9 a "r mann]4 #a/1 ,!re are promises ( ! ,_s's assi/ance to enable u to pray4 ,?is ! apo/le calls 8 mak+ int]cession = u1 accord+ to ! w ( ,god1 9 ,rom4 viii4 #bg4 ,& our ,savi\r says1 9 ,luke xii4 #ac4 ,if ye !n1 be+ evil1 "k h[ to give good gifts to y\r *ildr51 h[ mu* m %all y\r heav5ly ,fa!r give ! ,holy ,_s to !m t ask him8 #b;dly1 ,!re are o!r promises t respect ,god's he>+ & answ]+ pray]4 ,?us x is said1 9 ,psal4 lxxxvi4 #g4 ,9 ! day ( my tr\ble ,i w call ^u !e = ?\ wilt answ] me3 ,& else:]e 9 ,psal4 cii4 #ag4 ,god w reg>d ! pray] ( ! de/itute & n despise _! pray]4 ,?is is consid]$ z be+ ( a v l>ge ext5t3 ,?us our ,savi\r says1 9 ,john xvi4 #bc4 ,:atsoev] ye ask ! ,fa!r 9 my "n1 he w give x y3 ,& 9 *ap4 xv4 #g4 ,if ye abide 9 me1 & my words abide 9 y1 ye %all ask :at ye w1 & x %all be done unto y3 ,:i* univ]sal expressions ( ,god's giv+ believ]s :at !y w1 are to be und]/ood ( 8 grant+ _! lawful & regul> desires2 &1 inde$1 fai? w nev] ask any ?+ b :at t5ds to ! glory ( ,god1 & t ) an entire submission to 8 w2 ?\gh x is f> o!rwise ) respect to ^? pray]s t are n put up 9 fai?4 ,moreov] ,god has promis$ to he> & answ] all k9ds ( pray]1 provid$ !y proce$ f ?is grace2 p>ticul>ly1 unit$ pray]s 9 ! assemblies ( 8 sa9ts1 z he says to ,solomon1 aft] ! d$ication ( ! temple1 9 #b ,*ron4 vii4 #ae4 ,m9e eyes %all be op51 & m9e e>s att5t unto ! pray] t is made 9 ?is place2 & ^? pray]s t are put up to ,god 9 families1 :]e a small numb] are jo9$ toge!r2 ?\gh x be b two or ?ree1 ,*ri/ has promis$ to be 9 ! mid/ ( !m1 xviii4 #bj4 n only to assi/ !m 9 ?is duty1 b to give !m :at !y ask =4 ,!re are also promises made to secret pray]3 ,?us :5 our ,savi\r enc\rages 8 p to pray to _! ,fa!r1 :i* is 9 secret1 he tells !m1 ,my ,fa!r :i* see? 9 secret1 %all rew>d !e op5ly1 *ap4 vi4 #f4 ,"h x w be enquir$1 :e!r x be necess>y 9 ord] to our pray+ by fai?1 t we be assur$1 at all times1 t our pray] %all be he>d4 ,to ?is x may be answ]$1 #a/1 ,t x is n our duty to believe t e pray] %all be he>d2 = ,god he>e? n s9n]s1 t is1 ^? :o are "u ! reign+ p[] ( s91 & consequ5tly are de/itute ( ! grace ( fai?2 nor w he he> ^? pray]s t proce$ f feign$ lips3 ,?us x is said1 ,if ,i reg>d iniquity 9 my he>t1 ! ,"l w n he> me1 ,psal4 lxvi4 #ah4 #b;dly1 ,x is n ! duty ( ^? :o h ! tru? ( grace1 to believe t _! pray] %all be he>d1 :51 by reason ( _! infirmity1 or ! weakness ( _! fai?1 !y ask = t :i* is unlawful1 & n r$\nd+ to ! glory ( ,god & _! real good4 #c;dly1 ,if :at we pray = may be = ! glory ( ,god1 & r$\nd to our advantage2 yet x is n our duty to det]m9e1 ) too great p]emptor9ess1 t he w c]ta9ly grant :at we ask =1 imm$iately1 or 9 t p>ticul> way :i* we desire2 s9ce he may answ] pray]1 & yet d x 9 8 own "t & way4 #d?ly1 ,x is n our duty to believe assur$ly1 t ,god w give u all ^? temporal bless+s t we ask =2 especially if !y be n absolutely necess>y = u1 s9ce he may answ] su*-l pray]s 9 value1 ?\gh n 9 k9d1 & s give spiritual bless+s1 in/ead ( ^? temporal ones1 :i* we pray =2 9 :i* case none w say1 t he is unfai?ful to 8 promise1 ?\gh we h n ^? bless+s 9 k9d t we desire3 ,!re=e x is our duty1 & ! great conc]n ( fai? 9 pray]1 to be assur$1 t z ,god kn[s :at is be/ = u1 s he w make good 8 promises1 9 su* a way1 t we %all h no reason to conclude ourselves to h be5 disappo9t$1 or t we h ask$ 9 fai?1 b h n obta9$4 ,i am s5sible t !re is a difficulty 9 ! mode ( expression us$ by ! apo/le ,james1 9 *ap4 i4 #f1 #g4 ,b let him ask 9 fai?1 no?+ wav]+2 = let n t man ?9k t he %all receive any ?+ ( ! ,"l3 ,by :i*1 ! apo/le does n int5d1 t he :o d\bts :e!r 8 pray] %all be answ]$1 _c be said1 9 any s5se1 to pray 9 fai?2 =1 z assurance ( our salvation is n ( ! ess5ce ( fai?1 s t fai? _c subsi/ )\t x2 9 l mann] assurance1 or a firm p]suasion t ! v ?+ we ask %all be giv51 is n su* an ess5tial +r$i5t 9 pray]1 z t we %\ld det]m9e1 t = want ( x1 we %all receive no?+ t is good f ! ,"l4 ,!re=e1 ,i conceive1 t ! apo/le1 by wav]+ 9 ?is text1 r respects our be+ 9 d\bt ab\t ! object ( fai?2 or else our n be+ /$fa/ 9 ! grace ( fai?1 b pray+ ) hypocrisy1 z he illu/rates x by ! similitude tak5 f a wave driv5 ) ! w9d2 :i* sometimes moves "o way1 at o!r times ! contr>y2 & he f>!r expla9s x1 :5 he says1 9 v]4 #h4 a d\ble-m9d$ man1 is un/able 9 all 8 ways2 s t ! p]son1 :om he describes z wav]+ is ! same ) a d\ble-m9d$ man1 or an hypocrite3 ,su* an "o _c ask 9 fai?2 !re=e ! apo/le does n h]eby int5d t no "o c ex]cise ?is grace 9 pray]1 b he t has a full assurance t 8 pray] %all be answ]$1 9 t p>ticul> way & mann] z he expects4 ,obj4 #a4 ,x is object$ by "s1 t !y h no fai?2 !re=e s9ce ?is grace mu/ be ex]cis$ 9 pray]1 !y are v (t5 disc\rag$ f p]=m+ ! duty ( pray]4 ,answ4 ,t ?\gh ! want ( a prep>$ frame ( _s1 = any duty af=ds matt] ( humiliation1 yet x is no excuse = ! neglect !re(2 & z = pray] 9 p>ticul>1 we are to wait on ,god !re91 = a prep>$ frame ( _s1 t by ?is means1 we may draw nigh to him 9 a "r mann]1 z well z = a graci\s answ] f him4 #b4 ,if we _c br+ glory to ,god by a fiducial plead+ ( ! promises1 or apply+ !m to ourselves2 we mu/ endeav\r to glorify him by confess+ our guilt & unwor?9ess1 & ackn[l$g+ t all our help is 9 him4 #c4 ,x is possible = u to h "s acts ( fai? 9 pray]1 :5 we are n s5sible !re(1 & at ! same "t1 bewail our want ( ?is grace4 #d4 ,if none 7 to pray b ^? :o h fai?1 !n x w\ld foll[ t none mu/ pray = ! fir/ grace1 :i* supposes a p]son to be 9 an unreg5]ate /ate2 nev]!less1 su* are oblig$ to p]=m ?is duty1 z well z !y c1 & !re9 to hope = t grace :i* may enable !m to d x z !y ought4#aji ,obj4 #b4 ,x is object$ by o!rs1 t ?\gh !y d>e n lay aside ! duty ( pray]1 yet1 inasmu* z !y d n exp]i5ce ^? graces1 :i* are necess>y = ! "r p]=mance !re(1 nor any returns ( pray]1 !y h no satisfaction 9 _! own spirits4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$2 #a/1 ,t !re may be fai? 9 pray]1 & yet no imm$iate answ] !re(4 ,god h]e9 acts 9 a way ( sov]eignty1 :]eby he w h 8 p "k t if he grants _! reque/s1 x %all be 9 8 own "t & way4 ,!re=e x is _! duty to wait = him till he is pleas$ to manife/ himself z a ,god he>+ pray]1 & !reby remov+ ! disc\ragem5ts t1 at pres5t1 !y lab\r "u4 #b;dly1 ,!re are o!r ways by :i* ! tru? ( grace is to be judg$ (1 besides our hav+ s5sible answ]s ( pray]4 ,sometimes1 inde$1 ,god may give _m intimations ( 8 acceptance ( u1 ?\gh1 at pres5t we "k x n4 7#c47 ,! next grace to be ex]cis$ 9 pray]1 is1 love to ,god3 ,?is implies 9 x an e>ne/ desire ( 8 pres5ce1 delight 9 him1 or tak+ pleasure 9 contemplat+ 8 p]fections z ! mo/ glori\s & amiable object4 ,desire supposes him1 9 "s measure1 )drawn f u2 or t we are n possess$ ( t complete bless$ness1 :i* is to be enjoy$ 9 him2 & delight supposes him pres5t1 &1 9 "s degree1 manife/+ himself unto u4 ,n[ love to ,god1 9 bo? ^! respects1 is to be ex]cis$ 9 pray]4 ,is he 9 any measure )drawn f u8 we are1 ) ! greate/ e>ne/ness to long = 8 return to u1 ^: lov+-k9dness is bett] ?an life4 ,is he graci\sly pleas$1 9 any degree1 to manife/ himself to u z ! f\nta9 ( all we enjoy or hope =8 ?is w h a t5d5cy to excite our delight 9 him1 & induce u to conclude t our happ9ess consi/s 9 ! enjoym5t ( him4 ,^! graces are to be ex]cis$ at all times1 b m especially 9 pray]1 :i* is an (f]+ up ( our desires to ,god2 9 :i* we fir/ press aft] ! enjoym5t ( himself1 & !n ( 8 b5efits4 ,&1 z we are to bless & praise him = ! discov]ies we h ( 8 glory1 9 & ?r\gh our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 9 ord] to ! secur+ our spiritual good & advantage2 ?is is to express t delight 9 him1 :i* is ! highe/ in/ance ( love4 7#d47 ,ano!r grace to be ex]cis$ 9 pray]1 is submission to ! w ( ,god2 :]eby we leave ourselves & our petitions 9 8 h&1 z be+ s5sible t he kn[s :at is be/ = u4 ,?is does n include 9 x a be+ indiff]5t :e!r our pray]s are he>d or no2 = t is to contradict :at we express ) our lips1 by ! frame ( our spirits4 ,:atev] may be conclud$ to be lawful = u to ask1 z r$\nd+ to our advantage1 & is expressly promis$ by ,god1 t we ought to reque/ at 8 h&1 9 pray]2 & if we pray = x1 we _c b desire t our pray] may be he>d & answ]$2 & ?is is n oppos$ to t submission to ! div9e w1 :i* we are speak+ (1 provid$ we leave x to ,god to d :at he ?9ks be/ = u1 be+ cont5t t ! way & mann] ( 8 answ]+ u1 z well z ! "t ( 8 be/[+ ^? bless+s :i* we want1 toge!r ) ! degree !re(2 especially if !y are su* z are ( a temporal nature1 ought to be resolv$ into 8 sov]eign w4 ,?us conc]n+ ! graces t we are to ex]cise 9 pray]4 ,!re are o!r ?+s m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 :i* are necess>y to our ex]cis+ ^? graces1 viz4 our m9ds be+ enlight5$1 our he>ts enl>g$1 & our hav+ s9c]ity 9 ! inw>d "p4 #a4 ,!re mu/ be "s degree ( und]/&+1 s9ce ignorance is s f> f be+1 z ! ,papi/s pret5d1 ! "m ( devotion1 t x is inconsi/5t ) ! ex]cise ( ^? graces1 ) :i* we ought to draw nigh to ,god 9 pray]4 ,! affections1 inde$1 may be mov$1 :]e !re is b a v little k ( ! doctr9es ( ! gospel2 b !y w1 at ! same "t1 be misl$2 & ?is c no m be call$ religi\s devotion ?an ! words or actions ( "o t is 9 a phr5zy1 c be call$ rational2 !re=e1 z pray] is unacceptable )\t ! ex]cise ( grace1 s grace _c be ex]cis$ )\t ! k ( ! tru?1 z d]iv$ f ! sacr$ treasury ( scripture4 ,"h we might consid]1 t we mu/ "k some?+ ( ,god :o is ! object ( pray]1 z well z ( all o!r acts ( religi\s wor%ip4 ,we mu/ also "k some?+ ( ,*ri/ ! ,m$iator1 ?r\gh :om we h access to1 z well z acceptance ) him2 & some?+ ( ! "w & glory ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 on :om we are to dep5d = 8 assi/ance 9 pres5t+ our supplications to ,god4 ,we mu/ "k our necessities1 o!rwise we _c tell :at to ask =2 & also ! promises ( ! gospel1 o!rwise we _c be enc\rag$ to hope = an answ]4 #b4 ,9 ord] to our ex]cis+ grace 9 pray]1 we mu/ h "s degree ( enl>g$ness ( he>t2 t is1 :5 e ?+ t t5ds to contract our affections1 abate ! f]f5cy ( our spirits1 or h9d] t importunity :i* we ought to express = ! be/ ( bless+s1 is remov$4 ,n[ our he>ts may be said to be enl>g$ 9 pray]4 #a/1 ,:5 we draw nigh to ,god 9 ?is duty ) delight & e>ne/ long+ aft] 8 pres5ce1 & an int]e/ 9 8 love1 :i* we reckon pref]able to all o!r bless+s4 #b;dly1 ,:5 we are affect$ ) a becom+ s5se ( 8 glori\s p]fections1 & our own no?+ness1 9 ord] to our ador+ him1 & com+ be=e him ) ! greate/ humility4 #c;dly1 ,:5 we h suitable promises giv5 91 & are enabl$ to plead !m ) a degree ( hope1 aris+ f ! goodness & fai?fulness ( ,god1 t he w fulfil !m2 & t m especially z we draw nigh to him z to a cov5ant-,god4 #d?ly1 ,:5 our ?\ghts & affections are engag$ )\t w&]+1 we>9ess1 or lukew>mness1 & fill$ ) importunity1 agreeable to ! importance ( ! duty1 & our absolute ne$ ( ! bless+s we pray =4 #c4 ,9 ord] to our ex]cis+ ^? graces1 :i* are necess>y = our draw+ nigh to ,god aright 9 pray]1 we mu/ h s9c]ity ( he>t3 ,?is includes 9 x mu* m ?an :at is g5]ally s call$1 z oppos$ to dissimulation1 9 ^? :o p]=m "s good actions m]ely to be se5 ( m51 or :o take up religion to answ] "s base & vile end1 :i* !y h 9 view2 9 :i* respect a s9c]e p]son is "o t is no dissembl]3 ,b t s9c]ity1 :i* we are speak+ (1 consi/s 9 a p]son's act+ f a pr9ciple ( grace implant$ 9 reg5]ation2 or :5 a p]son c appeal to ,god1 z ,job does1 ,?\ kn[e/ t ,i am n wick$1 ,job x4 #g4 t is1 t !re is no reign+ s91 :]eby my he>t is ali5at$ f1 or set aga9/ !e4 ,a s9c]e p]son is su* an "o z our ,savi\r describes1 :5 he speaks ( ,na?aniel1 & gives him ?is "*1 ,behold an ,israelite inde$1 9 :om is no guile1 ,john i4 #dh4 ,9 ?is case a p]son's he>t & actions g toge!r2 & he may truly say1 z ,david does1 att5d unto my cry1 give e> unto my pray]1 t goe? n out ( feign$ lips1 ,psal4 xvii4 #a4 ,?us conc]n+ ! graces t are to be ex]cis$ 9 pray]1 & :at is necess>y 9 ord] !reunto4 ,:at is f>!r obs]v$ conc]n+ ?is duty1 is1 t we are to p]sev]e 9 pray]2 resolv+ n to desi/ f wait+ on ,god !re91 :atev] seem+ disc\ragem5ts may1 at pres5t1 lie 9 our way4 ,pray] is n a duty to be p]=m$ only at "s c]ta9 times1 z ! prophet speaks ( ^? :o1 9 _! affliction w seek ,god e>ly1 ,hos4 v4 #ae4 or1 z ! m>9]s 9 ,jonah1 :o cri$1 e man unto 8 god1 9 a /orm2 ?\gh x is probable1 !y seldom pray$ at o!r times1 ,jon4 i4 #e4 ,b we are to pray always ) all pray] & supplication1 & to wat* !reunto ) all p]sev]ance1 ,eph4 vi4 #ah4 t is1 we ought always to endeav\r to be 9 a pray+ frame1 &1 on all occasions1 to lift up our he>ts to ,god = direction1 assi/ance1 & success 9 e ?+ we d1 agreeable to 8 w1 & = a supply ( ^? wants :i* daily recur ^u u4 #a/1 ,by reason ( ! deadness & /upidity ( our spirits1 :i* we _c br+ into a suitable frame = ! dis*>ge ( ?is duty2 & !re=e we are ready to conclude1 t :ile we draw nigh to ,god ) our lips1 our he>ts are f> f him4 ,?is is1 inde$1 a v afflictive case2 b we ought n f h5ce1 to take occasion to lay aside ! duty b r dep5d on ! assi/ance ( ! ,_s1 to enable u to p]=m x 9 a "r mann]4 #b;dly1 ,ano!r disc\rag+ circum/ance is1 ,god's d5y+ u s5sible returns ( pray]1 :i* he may d = v>i\s reasons4 ,sometimes he sees ^? defects t we are guilty ( 9 pray]1 :i* he is oblig$ to te/ify 8 displeasure aga9/2 & ?is he sometimes does by hid+ himself1 or1 z x 71 )draw+ f u1 &1 9 all appe>ance1 %utt+ out our pray]s1 t we may take occasion to se>* out ! secret s9 t lies at ! root !re(2 :i* we mu/ confess & be humbl$ =4 ,?us :5 ,jo%ua1 aft] a small defeat1 :i* ,israel _h receiv$ by ! m5 ( ,ai1 fell ^u 8 face1 & spread ! matt] be=e ! ,"l 9 pray]1 ,god condesc5ds to tell him ! reason ( x2 #8,get !e up1 :]e=e lie/ ?\ ?us ^u ?y face8 ,israel ha? s9n$1 & !y h also transgress$ my cov5ant :i* ,i comm&$ !m2 = !y h ev5 tak5 ( ! accurs$ ?+2 !re=e c\ld !y n /& be=e _! enemies1' ,jo%4 vii4 #aj-ab4 ,& :5 ! s9 0 discov]$1 & ,a*an1 :o tr\bl$ !m puni%$1 :at he ask$ = 0 grant$4 ,aga91 ,god may d5y an imm$iate answ] to pray]1 out ( 8 m]e sov]eignty1 t h]eby we may "k1 t x is n = u to prescribe to him ! "t or way 9 :i* he %all disp5se ^? b5efits1 :i* are n ow+ to our m]it1 b 8 free grace4 #c;dly1 ,sometimes we pray1 b d n use o!r means1 :i* ,god has appo9t$ = ! obta9+ ! bless+6 ,?us1 :5 ,israel 0 di%e>t5$1 be+ pursu$ by ,ph>aoh & 8 ho/1 & did n c>e to move out ( _! places1 ,moses addresses himself to ,god 9 pray]1 & ! ,"l said unto him1 ,:]e=e crie/ ?\ unto me8 speak unto ! *ildr5 ( ,israel1 t !y g =w>d2 & !n he ord]$ him to lift up 8 rod1 & /ret* x ov] ! sea1 & divide x1 t !y might g ?r\gh ! mid/ !re( on dry gr\nd1 ,exod4 xiv4 #ae1 #af4 ,we are n only to pray1 b to use o!r means t ,god has appo9t$2 )\t :i*1 we _c expect t pray] %\ld be answ]$4 ,?us ,hezekiah1 :5 sick1 pray$ to ,god1 :o assur$ him1 t he _h he>d 8 pray]s1 & w\ld heal him2 nev]!less1 he 0 to use ! means :i* ,god _h ord]$1 by tak+ a lump ( figs & lay+ x on ! boil2 :i* he did accord+ly1 & 0 re/or$ to heal?1 ,isa4 xxxviii4 #ba4 ,d we pray = a com=table subsi/5ce 9 ! _w8 we mu/1 if we expect t ,god %\ld answ] u1 use indu/ry 9 our call+s1 z well z own him by pray] & supplications4 ,d we pray = any ( ! graces ( ! ,_s 9 ord] to ! beg9n+ or c>ry+ on ! "w ( sanctification8 we mu/1 at ! same "t1 att5d on ! means ( grace1 :i* ,god has orda9$ = t purpose3 ,or1 d we pray = assurance ( ! love ( ,god1 & t spiritual com=t :i* is ! result !re(8 we mu/ be dilig5t 9 ! p]=mance ( ! "w ( self-exam9ation2 or else we are n to expect t ,god w answ] our pray]s4 #d?ly1 ,sometimes ,god delays to answ] our pray]s1 because we h n giv5 him ! glory ( =m] m]cies2 or else he designs h]eby to try our pati5ce1 :e!r we are n only incl9$ to wait ^u him1 b to wait = him2 z ! prophet says1 ,i w /& ^u my wat*1 & set me ^u ! t[]1 & w wat* to see :at he w say unto me1 & :at ,i %all answ] :5 ,i am reprov$1 ,hab4 ii4 #a4 ,s ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,z ! eye ( s]vants look unto ! h&s ( _! ma/]s1 & ! eyes ( a maid5 unto ! h&s ( h] mi/ress2 s our eyes wait ^u ! ,"l our ,god1 until t he h m]cy ^u u1 ,psal4 cxxiii4 #b4 ,& else:]e ! ,psalmi/1 ?\gh he 0 9 great dep?s1 & /ood 9 ne$ ( an imm$iate answ]1 :5 he cri$ unto ! ,"l2 yet he det]m9es to wait = him1 & hope 9 8 ^w2 t is1 :ile he is expect+ a m]cy1 he does n despair ( hav+ x 9 ! end1 because he dep5ds on ,god's ^w ( promise2 b yet he resolves to wait z ^? t wat* = ! morn+1 ,psal4 cxxx4 #a1 #e1 #f1 :i* conta9s a mixture ( two graces1 namely1 pati5tly wait+1 & yet e>ne/ly desir+ ! bless+ expect$4 ,?is is our indisp5sable duty1 :]eby we glorify ,god1 z be+ s5sible t x is n = u to prescribe to him1 :5 he %\ld fulfil our desires3 ,:]eas we %\ld say1 ) ,jacob1 ,i w n let !e g1 except ?\ bless me1 ,g54 xxxii4 #bf4 ,i w p]sev]e 9 pray] till ?\ art pleas$ to give me all ! bless+s ,i /& 9 ne$ (1 & br+ me into t /ate 9 :i* ,i %all be satisfi$ ) ?y goodness1 & my imp]fect pray]s turn$ into endless praises4 ,footnote #ajh3 ,_m suppose t all ^? ,psalms1 9 :i* "s p>ticul> expressions are ref]r$ to 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 z hav+ _! accompli%m5t 9 ,*ri/1 are to be und]/ood z conta9+ a d\ble ref]5ce1 namely1 to ,david1 z d5ot+ 8 p>ticul> case1 & to ,*ri/1 ( :om he 0 an em95t type4 ,b z = ,psalm xxii4 !re are sev]al expressions 9 x1 n only appli$ to ,*ri/ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t2 b !y _c well be und]/ood ( any o!r b him4 ,9 ! fir/ v]se he uses ! same words t 7 utt]$ by ,*ri/ on ! cross1 ,matt4 xxvii4 #df4 ,my ,god1 my ,god1 :y ha/ ?\ =sak5 me8 & 9 v]4 #h4 he tru/$ 9 ! ,"l t he w\ld deliv] him2 let him deliv] him3 ,?is 0 an expression us$ by ^? :o mock$ & d]id$ him1 ,matt4 xxvii4 #da1 #de4 ,& :at is said 9 v]ses #ad1 #ag4 ,all my bones are out ( jo9t2 ,i may tell !m1 !y look & />e ^u me2 does n seem to be applicable to ,david1 f any ?+ said conc]n+ him else:]e2 b !y are a lively repres5tation ( ! torm5t a p]son endures1 :5 hang+ on a cross1 z our ,savi\r did2 :i* has a t5d5cy to disjo9t ! bones1 & cause !m to /ick out4 ,& :5 x is said1 v]4 #af1 #ah4 !y pi]c$ my h&s & my feet2 & !y "p my g>m5ts among !m1 & ca/ lots ^u my ve/ure2 ! =m] 0 fulfill$ 9 ,*ri/'s be+ nail$ to ! cross1 & 8 side pi]c$ ) a spe>2 & ! latt] is expressly ref]r$ to z fulfill$ 9 ! p>t+ ( ,*ri/'s g>m5ts1 & ca/+ lots ^u 8 ve/ure1 ,matt4 xxvii4 #ce4 z an accompli%m5t ( :at 0 =etold1 by ! royal prophet 9 ?is ,psalm4 ,^! expressions _c1 9 ! lea/1 be appli$ to ,david1 b are to be und]/ood ( our ,savi\r2 !re=e1 we may conclude t ^? words 9 v]4 #f4 ,i am a worm1 c4 are p>ticul>ly appli$ to him4 ,footnote #aji3 ,:at "u "o aspect is grace1 "u ano!r is duty4 ,que/4 ,,clxxxvi41 ,,clxxxvii4 ,,que/4 ,,clxxxvi4 ,:at rule ha? ,god giv5 = our direction 9 ! duty ( pray]8 ,,answ4 ,! :ole ^w ( ,god is ( use to direct u 9 ! duty ( pray+2 b ! special rule ( direction1 is t =m ( pray]1 :i* our ,savi\r ,*ri/ taught 8 disciples1 commonly call$ ! ,"l's pray]4 ,,que/4 ,,clxxxvii4 ,h[ is ! ,"l's pray] to be us$8 ,,answ4 ,! ,"l's pray] is n only = direction1 z a patt]n1 accord+ to :i* we are to make o!r pray]s1 b may also be us$ z a pray]1 s t x be done ) und]/&+1 fai?1 rev]5ce1 & o!r graces necess>y to ! "r p]=mance ( ! duty4 ,z to :at is said 9 ! =m] ( ^! answ]s1 conc]n+ ! ^w ( ,god1 be+ a rule = our direction 9 pray]1 x may be obs]v$1 ,i4 ,t we ne$ "s direction 9 ord] to our p]=m+ ?is duty2 = man is naturally a /rang] bo? to ,god & himself4 ,he kn[s b little ( ! glori\s p]fections ( ! div9e nature1 & is n duly s5sible ( ! guilt :i* he contracts1 or ( ! m]cies :i* he receives2 & )\t ! k h]e(1 we %all be at a loss z to ! matt] ( ! duty :i* we are to engage 94 ,x is c]ta91 _m h a g5]al notion ( religion1 or ( "s moral duties1 :i* !y are s5sible ( _! be+ oblig$ to p]=m3 ,nev]!less1 !y _c address !mselves to ,god 9 su* a mann] z he requires2 s t x may truly be said ( !m1 t !y _c ord] _! spee* by reason ( d>kness1 ,job xxxvii4 #ai4 ,we f9d t ! disciples !mselves1 :o 7 intimately conv]sant ) ,*ri/1 &1 z x mu/ be suppos$1 (t5 jo9$ ) him 9 pray]1 71 not)/&+1 at a loss1 z to ?is duty2 & !re=e !y say1 ,"l tea* u to pray1 z ,john also taught 8 disciples1 ,luke xi4 #a4 ,,ii4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 t ! ^w ( ,god is to be made use ( = our direction 9 pray]4 ,?is is evid5t1 inasmu* z we are to ask = no?+ b :at is agreeable to 8 reveal$ w1 :i* is conta9$ !re92 & no "o1 :o is well acqua9t$ ) x1 w h reason to say1 t he wants suffici5t matt] = pray]4 ,?is is a v useful head1 & !re=e we %all consid] sev]al ?+s :i* occur to u 9 scripture2 :i* ought to be improv$1 9 ord] to our direction & assi/ance 9 ! p]=mance ( ?is duty4 ,&1 #a4 ,! hi/orical p>ts ( scripture1 :i* conta9 an acc\nt ( ! provid5ces ( ,god 9 ! _w1 & ! *ur*1 may be ( use = our direction 9 pray]1 z we are to pray1 n only = ourselves1 b = o!rs3 ,!re=e 8 =m] deal+s ) 8 p1 w furni% u ) matt] accommodat$ to our pres5t obs]vation ( ! necessities ( ! *ur* ( ,god 9 our day3 ,accord+ly we f9d1 7#a47 ,t ! s9s :i* a pr(ess+ p h committ$1 h be5 foll[$ ) _m t]rible in/ances ( ! div9e wra? & v5geance3 ,?us we h an acc\nt1 ( ! univ]sal apo/acy ( ! _w f ,god1 :i* occasion$ _! be+ de/roy$ by a flood2 & ! unnatural lu/s ( ! inhabitants ( ,sodom1 = :i* !y 7 consum$ by fire f heav52 & ( ! idolatry & o!r abom9ations committ$ by ! ,israelites1 = :i* x is said1 t ,god 0 wro?1 & greatly abhorr$ !m2 ^u :i* !y 7 expos$ to _m temporal & spiritual judgm5ts1 s t1 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 he =sook ! tab]nacle ( ,%iloh1 ! t5t :i* he plac$ among m52 & deliv]$ 8 /r5g? into captivity1 & 8 glory into ! enemies h&1 ,psal4 lxxviii4 #ei-fa4 ,f h5ce we may take occasion to enquire1 :e!r we h n be5 guilty ( s9s equally great1 &1 x may be1 ( ! same k9d1 :i* are to be confess$1 & ! judgm5ts :i* h ensu$ to be deprecat$ by u8 ,& :5 we read 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 ( "s fl\ri%+ *ur*es1 plant$ by ! apo/les1 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! gospel disp5sation1 t h no?+ left b a sad remembrance ( ! privileges :i* !y once enjoy$2 9 :om1 :at ,*ri/ says1 conc]n+ 8 remov+ 8 c&le/ick out ( its place1 0 soon fulfill$1 ,rev4 iii4 #ae4 ,?is is ( use = our direction 9 pray]1 t he w\ld keep 8 *ur* & p f runn+ into ! same s9s1 & expos+ !mselves to ! same judgm5ts4 7#b47 ,we h an acc\nt1 9 scripture1 ( ! *ur*'s increase & pres]vation1 not)/&+ ! d>ke/ disp5sations ( provid5ce1 & ! mo/ viol5t p]secutions :i* x has met ) f its enemies4 ,:5 x 0 9 h>d bondage1 & sev]ely dealt )1 9 ,egypt1 x is obs]v$1 t ! m ! ,egyptians afflict$ !m1 ! m !y multipli$ & grew1 ,exod4 i4 #ab4 & :5 !y h1 9 all appe>ance1 be5 ne>e/ to ru91 ,god has op5$ a door = _! deliv]ance1 & (t5times done great ?+s 9 _! behalf1 :i* !y look$ n =4 ,we h also an hi/orical acc\nt1 9 scripture1 ( ,god's own+ & enc\rag+ 8 p1 s long z !y h kept close to him2 & ( 8 visit+ _! iniquities ) a rod1 :5 backslid+ f him2 &1 inde$1 :atev] we read conc]n+ ! provid5ces ( ,god t[>ds p>ticul> believ]s 9 ! ,old or ,new ,te/am5t1 ! same may be obs]v$ !re91 :i* is ( v great use = our direction 9 pray]2 & accord+ly _! exp]i5ces are record$ = our in/ruction1 & _! necessities1 t we may "k :at to pray =1 z f> z !re is an agreem5t betwe5 ! acc\nt we h ( !m1 & :at we f9d 9 ourselves4 #b4 ,! ^w ( ,god1 z x is a rule ( fai?1 conta9s ^? great doctr9es1 )\t ! k :]e(1 we _c pray aright4 ,?us we h an acc\nt 9 scripture1 n only ( ! ,be+ & p]fections ( ,god1 :i* may be kn[n by ! light ( nature1 b ( ^? glori\s tru?s :i* _c be kn[n b by div9e revelation3 ,&1 7#a47 ,( ! p]sonal glory ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/2 ( ! ,fa!r's giv+ all spiritual bless+s to 8 p1 9 & ?r\gh a ,m$iator2 & ! ,son is consid]$ z inve/$ 9 ?is (fice & "*1 &1 z ,god inc>nate procur+ = u1 by 8 ob$i5ce & dea?1 =giv5ess ( s9s1 & a "r to et]nal life4 ,we h also an acc\nt ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 z be+ a div9e p]son1 & !re=e equal ) ! ,fa!r & ,son2 yet z subs]vi5t to !m 9 8 me?od ( act+1 z ! application ( r$emption atta9s ! end ( ! pur*ase !re(1 9 l mann] z ! pur*ase ( x 0 a means to br+ ab\t t purpose & grace :i* 0 giv5 u 9 ,*ri/ be=e ! _w began1 #b ,tim4 i4 #i4 ,^! doctr9es are necess>y to direct u 9 ^? ?+s :i* respect ! di/9ct glory :i* we are to give to ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 & ! me?od 9 :i* we are to hope = ! bless+s :i* we ask = 9 pray]4 ,?us ! apo/le1 speak+ ( ?is duty1 supposes t we are acqua9t$ ) ?is doctr9e1 :5 he says1 ,?r\gh him1 t is1 ,*ri/1 we h an access by "o ,_s unto ! ,fa!r1 ,eph4 ii4 #ah4 7#b47 ,9 ! ^w ( ,god1 we h n only an acc\nt ( ! works ( nature & provid5ce1 or ,god's be+ ! ,creator & ,gov]nor ( ! _w1 :i* we h "s k (1 9 a me?od ( reason+ f ! div9e p]fections2 b we h an acc\nt !re9 ( ^? works :i* h an imm$iate ref]5ce to our salvation1 & t special provid5ce 9 :i* ,god expresses a great] reg>d to ! heirs ( salvation ?an to all ! _w besides3 ,:5 we draw nigh to ,god 9 pray]1 we are n b>ely to consid] him z ! ,god to :om we owe our be+1 z m51 b our well-be+ z *ri/ians1 deliv]$ f t ru9 :i* we br\ght on ourselves1 by our apo/acy f him2 & also1 :at is ! exce$+ greatness ( 8 p[] to u-w>d1 :o believe1 accord+ to ! work+ ( 8 mighty p[]1 :i* he wr\ght 9 ,*ri/1 :5 he rais$ him f ! dead1 *ap4 i4 #ah1 #ai4 z ! apo/le expresses x 9 t affectionate pray] put up = ! *ur* at ,ephesus4 ,& :5 we survey ! works ( provid5ce1 we are n b>ely to ?9k ( ,god z ! ,gov]nor ( ! _w 9 g5]al1 b to consid] :at h be5 ^? special acts ( provid5ce1 by :i* he has gov]n$ man be=e & s9ce ! fall1 & to consid] ! fir/ cov5ant z made ) him 9 innoc5cy2 & ! cov5ant ( grace1 z be+ a disp5sation ( grace1 e/abli%$ 9 & ) ,*ri/1 z ! ,head ( ! elect1 9 ord] to _! be+ deliv]$ f t /ate ( s9 & mis]y into :i* !y _h br\ght !mselves4 ,^! doctr9es w be ( use = our direction 9 pray]1 z h]eby we are l$ to ackn[l$ge our fall5 /ate1 :at we 7 by nature1 & :at we %\ld h be51 _h we be5 left 9 t /ate2 & h]eby we are also l$ to adore ! ri*es ( ,god's grace1 z he br+s ! greate/ good to 8 sa9ts out ( ! greate/ evil4 7#c47 ,! ^w ( ,god gives u a di/9ct acc\nt ( ! (fices 9 :i* ,*ri/ is inve/$1 z !y are suit$ to ! necessities ( 8 p1 :i* is a means = our direction conc]n+ :at we are to ask =1 ) a p>ticul> relation to ea* ( !m1 & ! hope we h t he w grant our reque/4 ,z he is appo9t$ by ! ,fa!r1 to be our ,high ,prie/1 to make atonem5t = s92 our ,advocate1 to plead our cause2 our ,prophet1 to lead u 9 ! way ( salvation2 & our ,k+1 to subdue u to himself1 & def5d u f ! assaults ( our spiritual enemies4 ,s we are1 9 our pray]s1 to improve ^! discov]ies :i* we h !re(1 z a means to direct u 9 ^? ?+s :i* are ! subject-matt] bo? ( pray] & praise4 #d4 ,! ^w ( ,god is ( use = our direction 9 pray]1 z we h an acc\nt !re9 ( ^? duties :i* are to be p]=m$ by u z m51 or *ri/ians1 9 e condition ( life1 & 9 all ^? relations :i* we /& 9 to "o ano!r4 ,z = t :i* is matt] ( duty 9 g5]al1 or t ob$i5ce :i* we owe to ,god1 ?is _c be p]=m$ b by 8 assi/ance2 :i* is humbly to be ask$ 9 pray]3 ,& accord+ly we are to say z "o does1 ,"l1 "w 9 me t :i* ?\ require/1 & !n require :at ?\ please/4 ,"h we might %ew h[ all ! duties :i* ,god has comm&$1 may be ( use to direct u 9 pray]3 t h]eby we may be l$ to apply ourselves to him1 t he w\ld enable u to p]=m !m2 & all ! s9s =bidd5 9 scripture1 may be ( use to in/ruct u :at to deprecate1 :5 we pray t ,god w\ld keep u f our own iniquities1 & :at we are to confess be=e him1 & implore ! =giv5ess (2 & all ^? comm&s :i* respect in/itut$ wor%ip1 viz4 our att5dance on ! ord9ances1 or ! ex]cise ( v>i\s graces !re91 9 ! :ole c\rse ( our conv]sation3 ,^! are ( use = our direction 9 pray]1 z h]eby we "k :at to ask =1 ) relation !reunto2 & p>ticul>ly z to :at conc]ns ! advantage we hope to receive1 "u ! means ( grace1 :5ev] we draw nigh to ,god 9 ! way :i* he has appo9t$4 #e4 ,z ! ^w ( ,god conta9s _m promises & pr$ictions1 toge!r ) _! accompli%m5t1 = ! enc\ragem5t ( our fai? & hope 9 pray]1 x is ( use to direct u 9 ! p]=mance ( ?is duty4 ,z = ! pr$ictions t are fulfill$1 s f> z !y respect ! bless+s :i* ,god design$ to be/[ on 8 *ur*1 !y are equival5t to promises1 & we are to take occasion f !nce1 to adore & magnify 8 fai?fulness2 & hope t :atev] rema9s to be done = u1 or 8 p 9 g5]al1 %all1 9 l mann]1 h its accompli%m5t1 :i* w af=d matt] ( enc\ragem5t to u 9 address+ ourselves to him = x4 ,! promises :i* are conta9$ 9 scripture1 are also a motive & inducem5t to pray]4 ,^! are a decl>ation ( ,god's w to give ! bless+s1 :i* he sees necess>y = u1 & !re=e are ( great use 9 ord] to our p]=m+ ?is duty aright4 ,?us ,god gives an intimation ( ! great ?+s t he w d =1 or be/[ ^u 8 p1 :5 he says1 9 ,j]4 xxxi4 #cc4 ,i w put my law 9 _! inw>d p>ts1 & write x 9 _! he>ts1 & w be _! ,god1 & !y %all be p3 & !re are _m expressions ( ! l nature1 :i* conta9 ! =m ( a promise4 ,b besides ^!1 !re are o!rs :i* are equival5t to1 & may be appli$ by u 9 l mann] z ?\gh !y 7 laid d[n 9 ! same =m1 z ! promises g5]ally are2 z1 7#a47 ,:5 ,god is said1 9 8 ^w1 to be able to d 8 p good1 or be/[ "s p>ticul> bless+s ^u !m1 ?is gives !m gr\nd to conclude1 t he w d x1 or t 8 p[] %all be engag$ 9 _! behalf3 ,?us ,god is said1 9 ,jude1 v]4 #bd4 to be able to keep !m f fall+1 & to pres5t !m faultless be=e ! pres5ce ( 8 glory ) exce$+ joy4 ,& else:]e x is said1 #b ,cor4 ix4 #h4 t ,god is able to make all grace ab\nd t[>ds 8 p1 t !y always hav+ all-suffici5cy 9 all ?+s1 may ab\nd to e good "w3 ,?is is ! same z ?\gh x _h be5 said1 t he w\ld d ?is = !m4 7#b47 ,:5 ,god is said to glorify any ( 8 p]fections 9 giv+ ^? bless+s t 8 p want1 ?is is also equival5t to a promise3 ,?us1 9 ,exod4 xxxiv4 #d1 #f4 :5 ! ,"l pass$ by be=e ,moses1 & proclaim$ ! ,"l ,god1 m]ciful & graci\s1 long-suff]+1 & abundant 9 goodness & tru?1 c4 x is ! same z ?\gh he _h said t he w\ld %ew m]cy to !m1 s9ce ! design !re( is to enc\rage !m to hope = x4 7#c47 ,:atev] bless+s are said to be pur*as$ by ,*ri/ z our ,r$eem]1 or pray$ = by him z our ,advocate1 ^! may be includ$ 9 ! numb] ( promis$ bless+s2 = !y w c]ta9ly be appli$ by him1 :o w n lose :at he has pur*as$ by 8 blood1 & is nev] d5i$ :at he asks =4 7#d47 ,! univ]sal exp]i5ce ( believ]s1 relat+ to ! bless+s t accompany salvation1 conta9s ! nature1 ?\gh n ! =m1 ( a promise2 & !re=e1 :5 ?is is record$ 9 scripture1 = ! enc\ragem5t ( o!rs1 9 all succe$+ ages1 x is z mu* to be appli$ by u :5 we are 9 l circum/ances z ?\gh x 7 m directly promis$ to u3 ,?us :5 ,god's fai?ful s]vants are said1 #a ,pet4 i4 #e4 to be kept by ! p[] ( ,god1 ?r\gh fai? unto salvation2 or1 :5 ! ,psalmi/ says1 9 ,psal4 xxxvii4 #be4 ,i h be5 "y1 & n[ am old2 yet h ,i n se5 ! righte\s =sak51 nor 8 se$ begg+ bread2 ^!1 & su*-l expressions1 are to be appli$ by u z promises4 7#e47 ,t :i* is propos$ to u1 or :i* we are to h 9 view1 z ! end ( our att5d+ on ord9ances1 is equival5t to a promise2 & accord+ly1 :5 we are comm&$ or enc\rag$ to hope & pray = any spiritual bless+s1 :5 wait+ ^u ,god !re91 9 su* a way z he requires1 x is ! same ?+ z ?\gh he _h said1 t he w\ld give u ^? bless+s4 ,if a believ] is ?ir/y1 & enc\rag$ to come to ! wat]s2 or if he wants grace or peace1 & is told t ^! are to be atta9$ 9 ord9ances1 ! b>e intimation t we are to seek ^! bless+s 9 su* a way is equival5t to a promise4 7#f47 ,god's see+ our di/ress or kn[+ our wants1 is sometimes to be und]/ood 9 scripture1 z conta9+ ! nature ( a promise1 relat+ to ! supply !re(3 ,?us our ,savi\r tells 8 disciples1 9 ,matt4 vi4 #cb4 ,y\r heav5ly ,fa!r kn[e? t ye h ne$ ( all ^! ?+s2 :i* is ! same z ?\gh he _h told !m1 t ,god _h promis$ or design$ to be/[ ^? outw>d bless+s ^u !m3 ,& :5 he design$1 or promis$ to deliv] 8 p out ( ! bondage1 9 :i* !y 7 9 ,egypt1 he says1 ,i h surely se5 ! affliction ( my p3 ,i "k _! sorr[s1 c4 ,exod4 iii4 #g4 ,?us conc]n+ ! mann] 9 :i* ! promises are laid d[n 9 scripture4 ,we %all n[ consid] h[ !y are to be made use ( 9 ord] to our direction & enc\ragem5t 9 pray]4 ,& "h x may be obs]v$1 t ! promises ei!r respect outw>d1 or spiritual bless+s1 bo? ( :i* we are to pray =3 ,?us ! apo/le says1 9 #a ,tim4 iv4 #h4 ,godl9ess has ! promise ( ! life t n[ is1 & ( t :i* is to come2 ! =m] respects ! temporal disp5sations ( provid5ce2 ! latt]1 grace & glory1 or ! ?+s t accompany salvation4 #a4 ,we %all consid] ! promises t respect temporal or outw>d bless+s :i* we are oblig$ to pray =1 z we /& 9 ne$ ( !m4 ,^! are ( v>i\s k9ds2 #a/1 ,!re are promises ( heal? & /r5g?1 :]eby our passage ?r\gh ?is _w may be made easy & com=table1 & we bett] enabl$ to glorify ,god !re93 ,?us x is said1 9 ,prov4 iii4 #g1 #h4 ,fe> ! ,"l1 & dep>t f evil4 ,x %all be heal? to ?y navel1 & m>r[ to ?y bones4 ,& 9 ,psal4 ciii4 #e4 ,:o satisfie? ?y m\? ) good ?+s2 s t ?y y\? is r5ew$ l ! eagles4 #b;dly1 ,!re are promises ( food & raim5t1 or ! necess>y provisions & conv5i5ces ( life1 9 ,psal4 xxxvii4 #c4 ,tru/ 9 ! ,"l1 & d good2 s %alt ?\ dwell 9 ! l&1 & v]ily ?\ %alt be f$4 ,& 9 ,deut4 x4 #ah4 ,he do? execute ! judgm5t ( ! fa!rless & wid[1 & love? ! /rang]1 9 giv+ him food & raim5t4 #c;dly1 ,!re are promises ( com=t & peace 9 our dwell+s1 9 ,job v4 #bd4 #8,?\ %alt "k t ?y tab]nacle %all be 9 peace2 & ?\ %alt visit ?y habitation1 & %alt n s94' ,&1 9 ,psal4 xci4 #aj4 #8,!re %all no evil befal !e1 nei!r %all any plague come nigh ?y dwell+4' ,& 9 ,psal4 cxxi4 #h4 #8,! ,"l %alt pres]ve ?y go+ out1 & ?y com+ 91 f ?is "t =? & =ev]more4' #d?ly1 ,!re are promises ( quiet & compos$ re/ by night1 on our b$s1 9 ,job xi4 #ah1 #ai4 ,?\ %alt take ?y re/ 9 safety3 ,also ?\ %alt lie d[n1 & none %all make !e afraid4 ,& 9 ,prov4 iii4 #bd4 ,:5 ?\ lie/ d[n1 ?\ %alt n be afraid2 yea1 ?\ %alt lie d[n1 & ?y sleep %all be sweet4 #e?ly1 ,!re are promises ( success1 & a bless+ to att5d u 9 our worldly call+s1 9 ,psal4 cxxviii4 #b4 ,?\ %alt eat ! lab\r ( ?9e h&s3 ,happy %alt ?\ be1 & x %all be well ) !e4 ,& 9 ,deut4 xxviii4 #d1 #e1 #ab4 #8,bless$ %all be ! fruit ( ?y body1 & ! fruit ( ?y gr\nd1 ! fruit ( ?y cattle1 & ! increase ( ?y k9e1 & ! flocks ( ?y %eep4 ,bless$ %all be ?y basket & ?y /ore4 ,! ,"l %all op5 unto !e 8 good treasure1 ! heav5 to give ! ra9 unto ?y l&1 9 8 season1 & to bless all ! "w ( ?9e h&3 ,& ?\ %alt l5d unto _m nations1 & %alt n borr[4' ,& 9 ,psal4 i4 #c4 #8,he %all be l a tree1 plant$ by ! riv]s ( wat]1 t br+e? =? 8 fruit 9 8 season2 8 leaf also %all n )]1 & :atsoev] he do? %all prosp]4' #f?ly1 ,!re are promises ( an intail ( bless+s on our families1 9 ,psal4 cxxviii4 #c4 #8,?y wife %all be z a fruitful v9e1 by ! sides ( ?9e h\se2 ?y *ildr5 l olive-plants r\nd ab\t ?y table4' ,&1 9 ,psal4 ciii4 #ag4 #8,! m]cy ( ! ,"l is f ev]la/+ to ev]la/+1 ^u !m t fe> him2 & 8 righte\sness unto *ildr5's *ildr54' ,&1 9 ,psal4 cii4 #bh4 #8,! *ildr5 ( ?y s]vants %all cont9ue1 & _! se$ %all be e/abli%$ be=e !e4' ,&1 9 ,psal4 xlv4 #af4 #8,in/ead ( ?y fa!rs %all be ?y *ildr51 :om ?\ maye/ make pr9ces 9 all ! e>?4' ,i might h m5tion$ _m m promises ( outw>d bless+s1 :i* ,god w be/[ on 8 p1 ?\gh ) ?is limitation1 s f> z x may be = 8 glory1 & _! real good1 viz4 su* z respect ri*es1 z 9 ,psal4 cxii4 #c4 #8,weal? & ri*es %all be 9 8 h\se2 & 8 righte\sness endure? = ev]2' or hon\rs1 z 9 #a ,sam4 ii4 #cj4 & ^! accompani$ ) long life2 z1 9 ,prov4 iii4 #ag4 #8,l5g? ( days are 9 h] "r h&2 & 9 h] left h& ri*es & hon\r4' ,&1 9 ,psal4 xxxiv4 #ab1 #ac4 #8,:at man is he t desire? life1 & love? _m days1 t he may see good8 ,keep ?y tongue f evil1 & ?y lips f speak+ guile2' or1 if ,god does n ?9k fit to give !m ?is1 he w take !m out ( ! _w 9 m]cy1 & ga!r !m into a bett]1 to prev5t _! see+ ! evil he designs to br+ on ! inhabitants !re(1 ,isa4 lvii4 #a4 #8,! righte\s is tak5 away f ! evil to come4' ,he has also promis$ "s bless+s t respect _! good "n1 9 ,zeph4 iii4 #bj4 #8,i w make y a "n & a praise among all p ( ! e>?4' ,& 9 ,prov4 x4 #g4 #8,! memory ( ! j is bless$4' ,b t :i* ,i %all pr9cipally add conc]n+ ^! & su*-l outw>d bless+s1 is1 t ,god has n only promis$1 t he w give !m to 8 p1 b t he w sanctify !m to !m = _! spiritual advantage1 & enable !m to improve !m aright to 8 glory1 :i* w r5d] !m m sweet & desirable to !m4 ,?us ,god has promis$1 #a/1 ,t he w free 8 p1 :o enjoy outw>d good ?+s1 f ! sorr[ :i* is (t5times mix$ !re)1 & t5ds greatly to imbitt] !m1 9 ,prov4 x4 #bb4 #8,! bless+ ( ! ,"l make? ri*1 & he adde? no sorr[ ) x4' ,he has also promis$ to give !m inw>d peace1 toge!r ) outw>d prosp]ity1 9 ,psal4 xxxvii4 #aa4 #8,! meek %all inh]it ! e>?2 & %all delight !mselves 9 ! abundance ( peace4' #b;dly1 ,he has promis$ to give !m spiritual & heav5ly bless+s1 toge!r ) ! good ?+s ( ?is life1 9 ,job xxii4 #bd-bf4 #8,?\ %alt lay up gold z du/1 & ! gold ( ,ophir z ! /ones ( ! brooks4 ,yea1 ! ,almighty %all be ?y def5ce1 & ?\ %alt h pl5ty ( silv]3 ,= !n %alt ?\ h ?y delight 9 ! ,almighty1 & %alt lift up ?y face unto ,god4' ,& 9 ,psal4 xxiii4 #e1 #f4 #8,?\ prep>e/ a table be=e me 9 ! pres5ce ( m9e enemies2 ?\ ano9te/ m9e head ) oil1 my cup runne? ov]4 ,surely goodness & m]cy %all foll[ me all ! days ( my life2 & ,i w1 or1 ,i %all1 dwell 9 ! h\se ( ! ,"l = ev]4' #c;dly1 ,god has promis$ toge!r ) outw>d bless+s1 to give a ?ankful he>t1 :]eby 8 p may be enabl$ to give him ! glory !re(1 9 ,deut4 viii4 #aj4 #8,:5 ?\ ha/ eat5 & art full1 !n ?\ %alt bless ! ,"l ?y ,god1 = ! good l& :i* he ha? giv5 !e4' ,&1 9 ,joel ii4 #bf4 #8,ye %all eat 9 pl5ty1 & be satisfi$1 & praise ! "n ( ! ,"l y\r ,god1 t ha? dealt wondr\sly ) y2 & my p %all nev] be a%am$4' #d?ly1 ,he has n only promis$ t he w conf] outw>d good ?+s on 8 p1 b t he w make !m bless+s to o!rs1 & !reby enable !m to lay out :at he gives !m = _! good1 to support 8 cause & gospel 9 ! _w2 & to relieve ^? t are 9 di/ress1 9 ,g54 xii4 #b4 #8,i w bless !e1 & make ?y "n great2 & ?\ %alt be a bless+4' ,&1 9 ,deut4 xxvi4 #aa4 #8,?\ %alt rejoice 9 e good ?+ :i* ! ,"l ?y ,god ha? giv5 unto !e & unto ?9e h\se1 ?\ & ! ,levite1 & ! /rang] t is among y4' ,^! promises m especially respect ^? :o are 9 a prosp]\s condition 9 ! _w4 ,b !re are o!rs :i* are made to believ]s1 9 an afflict$ /ate2 &1 inde$1 !re is sc>ce any affliction :i* !y are liable to1 b :at has "s special promises annex$ to x4 ,accord+ly1 7#a47 ,!re are promises made to !m :5 ly+ on a sick b$1 9 ,psal4 xli4 #e4 #8,! ,"l w /r5g!n him ^u ! b$ ( langui%+2 ?\ wilt make all 8 b$ 9 8 sickness4' ,&1 9 ,deut4 vii4 #ae4 #8,! ,"l w take f !e all sickness1 & w put none ( ! evil diseases ( ,egypt 7:i* ?\ kn[e/7 ^u !e2 b w lay !m ^u all t hate !e4' ,&1 9 ,exod4 xxiii4 #be4 #8,i w take sickness away f ! mid/ ( !e4' 7#b47 ,!re are o!r promises made to believ]s1 :5 poor & l[ 9 ?is _w1 9 ,psal4 cxxxii4 #ae4 #8,i w abundantly bless h] provision2 ,i w satisfy h] poor ) bread4' 7#c47 ,!re are o!r promises t respect ,god's giv+ a full comp5sation = all ! losses :i* 8 p h su/a9$ = ,*ri/'s sake1 9 ,matt4 xix4 #bi4 #8,e "o t ha? =sak5 h\ses1 or bre?r51 or si/]s1 or fa!r1 or "m1 or wife1 or *ildr51 or l&s = my "n's sake1 %all receive an hundr$-fold1 & %all inh]it life ev]la/+4' ,&1 9 *ap4 x4 #ci4 #8,he t f9de? 8 life %all lose x2 & he t lose? 8 life = my "n's sake %all f9d x4' 7#d47 ,!re are o!r promises made to believ]s "u oppression1 9 ,psal4 xii4 #e4 #8,= ! oppression ( ! poor1 = ! sigh+ ( ! ne$y1 n[ w ,i arise 7sai? ! ,"l7 ,i w set him 9 safety f him t puffe? at him4' ,& 9 ,hos4 xiv4 #c4 #8,9 !e ! fa!rless f9de? m]cy4' ,&1 9 ,psal4 lxviii4 #e4 #8,a fa!r ( ! fa!rless1 & a judge ( ! wid[s1 is ,god 9 8 holy habitation4' 7#e47 ,!re are o!r promises made to believ]s1 :5 revil$ & p]secut$ = righte\sness' sake1 ,matt4 v4 #aa1 #ab1 #8,bless$ are ye :5 m5 %all revile y1 & p]secute y1 & %all say all mann] ( evil aga9/ y falsely = my sake4 ,rejoice & be exce$+ glad2 = great is y\r rew>d 9 heav54' ,&1 9 #a ,pet4 iv4 #ai4 #8,:]e=e let !m t suff] accord+ to ! w ( ,god1 commit ! keep+ ( _! s\ls to him 9 well-do+1 z unto a fai?ful ,creator4' 7#f47 ,!re are promises made to ,god's p1 :5 !y are 9 di/ress1 &1 at pres5t1 see no way ( escape3 ,?us :5 ,j]emiah 0 %ut up 9 ! c\rt ( ! prison1 he _h ?is promise giv5 him1 9 ,j]4 xxxiii4 #c4 #8,call unto me1 & ,i w answ] !e1 & %ew !e great & mighty ?+s1 :i* ?\ kn[e/ n4' 7#g47 ,god has made promises suit$ to ! condition ( 8 p1 :5 _! lot is ca/ 9 p]il\s times3 ,?us x is said1 9 ,isa4 xliii4 #b4 ,:5 ?\ passe/ ?r\gh ! wat]s1 ,i w be ) !e2 & ?r\gh ! riv]s1 !y %all n ov]fl[ !e3 ,:5 ?\ walke/ ?r\gh ! fire1 ?\ %alt n be burnt2 nei!r %all ! flame k9dle ^u !e4 ,n[ !re are sev]al m]cies :i* ,god has promis$ to 8 p1 "u ! v>i\s afflictions :i* we are expos$ to1 z1 7#a/17 ,sometimes he promises to prev5t ! afflictions :i* we are mo/ afraid (1 9 ,psal4 cxxi4 #g4 #8,! ,"l %all pres]ve !e f all evils2 he %all pres]ve ?y s\l4' ,&1 9 ,job v4 #ai4 #8,he %all deliv] !e 9 six tr\bles2 yea1 9 sev5 !re %all no evil t\* !e4' 7#b;d17 ,he has promis$ to pres]ve 8 p f1 or def5d !m 91 a "t ( tr\ble1 9 ,g54 xv4 #a4 #8,fe> n ,abram3 ,i am ?y %ield1 & ?y exce$+ great rew>d4' ,&1 9 ,ezek4 xi4 #af4 #8,?us sai? ! ,"l2 al?\gh ,i h ca/ !m f> (f among ! hea!n2 & al?\gh ,i h scatt]$ !m among ! c\ntries1 yet w ,i be to !m a little sanctu>y 9 ! c\ntries :]e !y %all come4' 7#c;d17 ,he has promis$ to mod]ate _! afflictions1 9 ,isa4 xxvii4 #h4 #8,9 measure :5 x %oote? =?1 ?\ wilt debate ) x2 he /aye? 8 r\gh w9d 9 ! day ( 8 ea/ w9d4' ,&1 9 ,j]4 xlvi4 #bh4 #8,fe> ?\ n1 ,o ,jacob1 my s]vant1 sai? ! ,"l1 = ,i am ) !e1 = ,i w make a full end ( all ! nations :i!r ,i h driv5 !e1 b ,i w n make a full end ( !e1 b correct !e 9 measure2 yet ,i w n leave !e :olly unpuni%$4' 7#d?17 ,he has also promis$1 t if ne$ be1 he w %ort5 ! affliction1 9 ,psal4 cxxv4 #c4 #8,! rod ( ! wick$ %all n re/ ^u ! lot ( ! righte\s2 le/ ! righte\s put =? _! h&s unto iniquity4' ,&1 9 ,m>k xiii4 #ai1 #bj4 #8,9 ^? days %all be affliction su* z 0 n f ! beg9n+ ( ! creation3 ,& except t ! ,"l _h %ort5$ ^? days1 no fle% c\ld be sav$2 b = ! elect's sake1 :om he ha? *os51 he ha? %ort5$ ! days4' 7#e?17 ,god has also promis$ 8 p t he w enable !m to be> ^? afflictions :i* he lays ^u !m1 9 ,psal4 xxxvii4 #bd4 #8,?\gh he fall1 he %all n be utt]ly ca/ d[n2 = ! ,"l upholde? him ) 8 h&4' ,&1 9 #b ,cor4 xii4 #i4 #8,he said unto me1 ,my grace is suffici5t = !e2 = my /r5g? is made p]fect 9 weakness4' 7#f?47 ,he has promis$ to %ew 8 p ! p>ticul> s9 t is ! cause ( ! affliction1 t !y may be humbl$ = x1 9 ,job xxxvi4 #h1 #i4 #8,if !y be b\nd 9 fett]s1 & be hold5 9 cords ( affliction2 !n he %ewe? !m _! "w & _! transgressions t !y h exce$$4' 7#g?47 ,he has promis$ to br+ good to !m out ( _! afflictions1 9 ,isa4 xxvii4 #i4 #8,by ?is !re=e %all ! iniquity ( ,jacob be purg$1 & ?is is all ! fruit to take away 8 s94' ,& 9 ,psal4 xcvii4 #aa4 #8light is s[n = ! righte\s1 & gladness = ! upright 9 he>t4' ,& 9 ,ze*4 xiii4 #i4 #8,i w br+ ! ?ird "p ?r\gh ! fire1 & w ref9e !m z silv] is ref9$1 & w try !m z gold is tri$3 ,!y %all call on my "n1 & ,i w he> !m3 ,i w say1 t x is my p2 & !y %all say1 ,?\ art my ,god4' ,?us conc]n+ ! promises t m especially respect outw>d bless+s :i* ,god be/[s on 8 p4 #b4 ,!re are o!r promises conta9$ 9 scripture1 t relate m especially to spiritual bless+s1 :i* are ( great use to u1 :5 we are ask+ !m ( ,god 9 pray]4 #a/1 ,!re are promises t relate m especially to ! ord9ances or means ( grace3 ,^! are v>i\s1 #a4 ,"s respect ! duty ( pray]1 & also ! ev5t & success t %all att5d x1 9 ,god's giv+ graci\s returns1 or answ]s !re(1 9 ,psal4 xci4 #ae4 #8,he %all call ^u me1 & ,i w answ] him4' ,& 9 ,j]4 xxix4 #ab1 #ac4 #8,!n %all ye call ^u me1 & ye %all g & pray unto me1 & ,i w he>k5 unto y4 ,& ye %all seek me1 & f9d me1 :5 ye %all se>* = me ) all y\r he>t4' ,&1 9 ,psal4 l4 #ae4 #8,call ^u me1 9 ! day ( tr\ble1 ,i w deliv] !e1 & ?\ %alt glorify me4' #b4 ,ano!r ord9ance to :i* promises are also annex$1 is m$itation ab\t spiritual ?+s1 9 ,prov4 xiv4 #bb4 #8,m]cy & tru? %all be to !m t devise good4' ,&1 9 ,jo%4 i4 #h4 #8,?is book ( ! law %all n dep>t out ( ?y m\?1 b ?\ %alt m$itate !re9 day & night1 t ?\ maye/ obs]ve to d accord+ to all t is writt5 !re92 = !n ?\ %alt make ?y way prosp]\s1 & !n ?\ %alt h good success4' ,!re are also promises made to ^? :o read ! ^w ( ,god1 to wit1 t he w make kn[n 8 words to !m1 s t !y may und]/& !m1 ,prov4 i4 #bc4 #8,turn y at my repro(3 ,behold1 ,i w p\r out my ,_s unto y1 ,i w make kn[n my words unto y4' #c4 ,!re are promises made to ^? :o att5d on ! public wor%ip ( ,god1 9 ,psal4 xxxvi4 #h1 #i4 #8,!y %all be abundantly satisfi$ ) ! fatness ( ?y h\se2 & ?\ %alt make !m dr9k ( ! riv] ( ?y pleasures4' ,&1 9 ,psal4 cxxviii4 #e4 #8,! ,"l %all bless !e out ( ,zion2 & ?\ %alt see ! good ( ,j]usalem all ! days ( ?y life4' #d4 ,!re are promises made to religi\s fa/+ on special occasions1 z 9 ,mat4 vi4 #ag4 #8,:5 ?\ fa/e/1 ano9t ?9e head1 & wa% ?y face2 t ?\ appe> n unto m5 to fa/1 b unto ?y ,fa!r :i* is 9 secret1 & ?y ,fa!r :i* see? 9 secret1 %all rew>d !e op5ly4' #e4 ,!re are promises made to alms-giv+1 9 ,prov4 xi4 #be4 #8,! lib]al s\l %all be made fat2 & he t wat]e? %all be wat]$ also himself4' ,&1 9 ,eccl4 xi4 #a4 #8,ca/ ?y bread ^u ! wat]s2 = ?\ %alt f9d x aft] _m days4'--,& 9 #b ,cor4 ix4 #f1 #g1 #h4 #8,he :i* s[e? b\ntifully %all also reap b\ntifully3 ,god love? a *e]ful giv]1 & is able to make all grace ab\nd1 c4' #f4 ,!re are promises made to believ]s1 :5 !y appe> 9 ! behalf ( tru?1 at ^? times :5 x is oppos$ & p]v]t$1 t by ?is means x may n be run d[n1 nor !y conf\nd$1 or put to sil5ce by its enemies1 ,luke xxi4 #ae4 #8,i w give y a m\? & wisdom1 :i* all y\r adv]s>ies %all n be able to ga9say1 nor resi/4' #g4 ,!re are promises made to ! religi\s & /rict obs]vation & sanctification ( ! ,"l's day1 ,isa4 lvi4 #b4 #8,bless$ is ! man t do? ?is2 t keepe? ! ,sabba? f pollut+ x1 & keepe? 8 h& f do+ any evil4' #b;dly1 ,!re are promises1 conta9$ 9 scripture1 :i* respect ,god's giv+ 8 p special grace1 toge!r ) t joy1 peace & com=t t fl[s f x1 :i* w be ( great use to !m1 9 ord] to _! engag+ aright 9 ! duty ( pray]4 #a4 ,!re are promises ( ! grace ( fai?1 & o!rs t are made to x2 z x is said1 9 ,john vi4 #cg4 #8,all t ! ,fa!r give? to me %all come to me2 & him t come? to me ,i w 9 no wise ca/ out4' ,&1 9 ,eph4 ii4 #h4 #8,by grace are ye sav$1 ?r\gh fai?2 & t n ( y\rselves2 x is ! gift ( ,god4' #b4 ,!re are promises ( ! grace ( rep5tance1 9 ,rom4 xi4 #bf4 #8,!re %all come out ( ,zion ! deliv]]1 & %all turn away ungodl9ess f ,jacob4' ,&1 9 ,ezek4 xx4 #dc4 #8,ye %all rememb] y\r ways1 & all y\r do+s1 :]e9 ye h be5 defil$1 & ye %all lo! y\rselves 9 y\r own sight1 = all y\r evils t ye h committ$4' #c4 ,!re are promises ( love to ,god3 ,?us 9 ,gal4 v4 #b4 #8,! fruit ( ! ,_s is love4' ,&1 #b ,tim4 i4 #g4 #8,god ha? n giv5 u ! _s ( fe>1 b ( p[] & love1 & ( a s\nd m9d4' ,&1 9 ,rom4 v4 #e4 #8,hope make? n a%am$1 because ! love ( ,god is %$ abroad 9 our he>ts1 by ! ,holy ,gho/ :i* is giv5 unto u4' ,&1 9 #b ,!s4 iii4 #e4 #8,! ,"l direct y\r he>ts into ! love ( ,god1 & into ! pati5t wait+ = ,*ri/4' #d4 ,ano!r grace promis$ is an holy filial fe> ( ,god1 9 ,j]4 xxx4 #ci1 #dj4 #8,i w give !m "o he>t1 & "o way1 t !y may fe> !m = ev]1 = ! good ( !m1 & ( _! *ildr5 aft] !m4 ,& ,i w make an ev]la/+ cov5ant ) !m1 t ,i w n turn away f !m to d !m good2 b ,i w put my fe> 9 _! he>ts1 t !y %all n dep>t f me4' ,&1 9 ,hos4 iii4 #e4 #8,!y %all fe> ! ,"l & 8 goodness4' #e4 ,ob$i5ce to ,god's comm&s1 :i* is an indisp5sable duty1 is also consid]$ z a promis$ bless+1 9 ,deut4 xxx4 #h4 #8,?\ %alt return & obey ! voice ( ! ,"l1 & d all 8 comm&m5ts :i* ,i comm& !e ?is day4' ,moreov]1 z !re are promises ( ! graces ( ! ,_s1 s ! com=ts t fl[ f !nce are also promis$3 ,?us x is said 9 ,isa4 li4 #ab4 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 am he t com=te? y4 ,&1 9 *ap4 xl4 #a4 ,com=t ye1 com=t ye my p3 ,speak ye com=tably to ,j]usalem1 c4 m p>ticul>ly1 7#a47 ,!re are promises ( peace ( consci5ce1 :i* is a great bran* ( ^? spiritual com=ts :i* ,god gives 8 p gr\nd to expect3 ,?us x is said 9 ,isa4 lvii4 #ah1 #ai4 #8,i w re/ore com=ts unto him1 & to 8 m\rn]s4 ,i create ! fruit ( ! lips2 peace1 peace to him t is af> (f1 & to him t is ne>1 sai? ! ,"l4' ,&1 9 *ap4 xxvi4 #d4 #8,?\ wilt keep him 9 p]fect peace1 ^: m9d is /ay$ on !e2 because he tru/e? 9 !e4' 7#b47 ,god has promis$ a good hope ( et]nal life1 9 #b ,!s4 ii4 #af4 #8,n[ our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ himself1 & ,god1 ev5 our ,fa!r1 :o ha? lov$ u1 & ha? giv5 u ev]la/+ consolation1 & good hope ?r\gh grace1 com=t y\r he>ts4' ,&1 9 ,rom4 xv4 #d4 #8,:atsoev] ?+s 7 writt5 a=etime 7 writt5 = our le>n+2 t we ?r\gh pati5ce & com=t ( ! scriptures1 might h hope4' 7#c47 ,god has promis$ spiritual joy to 8 p1 9 ,psal4 lxiv4 #aj4 #8,! righte\s %all be glad 9 ! ,"l1 & %all tru/ 9 him2 & all ! upright 9 he>t %all glory4' ,&1 9 ,psal4 xcvii4 #aa1 #ab4 #8,light is s[n = ! righte\s1 & gladness = ! upright 9 he>t4 ,rejoice 9 ! ,"l ye righte\s2 & give ?anks at ! remembrance ( 8 hol9ess4' ,"h we %all consid] a believ]1 :5 draw+ nigh to ,god 9 pray]1 z depress$ & b[$ 9 8 own _s1 & h>dly able to speak a ^w to him 9 8 own behalf1 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 9 ,psal4 lxxvii4 #c1 #d4 ,i compla9$ & my _s 0 ov]:elm$4 ,i am s tr\bl$ t ,i _c speak2 & h[ he may receive great advantage f ^? promises :i* he w f9d 9 ! ^w ( ,god2 z1 7#a/17 ,:5 he compla9s ( ! wick$ness1 h>dness & p]v]s5ess ( 8 he>t2 9 ?is case ,god has promis$1 9 ,ezek4 xi4 #ai4 #8,i w put a new _s )9 y1 & ,i w take ! /ony he>t out ( y\r fle%1 & w give y an he>t ( fle%4' ,&1 9 ,j]4 xxiii4 #bi4 #8,is n my ^w l a fire1 sai? ! ,"l1 & l a hamm] t breake? ! rock 9 pieces4' 7#b;d17 ,:5 a believ] is s5sible ( 8 ignorance1 or1 at lea/1 t 8 k ( div9e tru?s be>s no proportion to ! means ( grace1 :i* he has be5 fav\r$ )1 & t he is (t5 de/itute ( spiritual wisdom1 to direct 8 way1 & c>ry him ?r\gh ! difficulties he (t5 meets )1 z to :at conc]ns 8 temporal or spiritual affairs3 ,!re are promises suit$ to ?is case1 9 ,prov4 ii4 #c-f4 #8,if ?\ crie/ aft] k1 & lifte/ up ?y voice = und]/&+2 if ?\ seeke/ h] z silv]1 & se>*e/ = h]1 z = hid treasures2 !n %alt ?\ und]/& ! fe> ( ! ,"l2 & f9d ! k ( ,god4' ,& 9 ,james i4 #e4 #8,if any ( y lack wisdom1 let him ask ( ,god1 t give? to all m5 lib]ally & upbraide? n2 & x %all be giv5 him4' 7#c;d17 ,if !y compla9 ( ! weakness ( _! memories1 t !y _c reta9 ! tru?s ( ,god :5 !y he> !m2 ,*ri/ has promis$1 9 ,john xiv4 #bf4 t ! ,holy ,gho/ %all tea* !m all ?+s1 & br+ all ?+s to _! remembrance4 7#d?17 ,if !y compla9 ( _! un?ankfulness1 or t !y h n he>ts dispos$ to praise ,god = ! m]cies !y receive1 he has promis$1 9 ,isa4 #ba4 ,?is p h ,i =m$ = myself1 !y %all %ew =? my praise4 ,&1 9 ,psal4 cxl4 #ad4 ,surely ! righte\s %all give ?anks unto ?y "n1 ! upright %all dwell 9 ?y pres5ce4 7#e?17 ,!re are _m :o are n altoge!r de/itute ( hope t !y h ! tru? ( grace1 b yet are fill$ ) tr\ble1 z appreh5d+ t !y d n make ^? advances1 9 grace1 z !y ought1 b seem to be at a /&1 :i* !y c reckon little o!r ?an go+ backw>d1 & !y dread ! consequ5ces !re(2 su* may take enc\ragem5t f ^? promises t respect a believ]'s gr[+ 9 grace2 z x is said1 9 ,john viii4 #g4 ,?\gh ?y beg9n+ 0 small1 yet ?y latt] end %all greatly increase4 ,&1 9 ,isa4 xl4 #bi1 #ca4 ,he give? p[] to ! fa9t2 & to !m t h no might1 he increase? /r5g?4 ,!y t wait ^u ! ,"l %all r5ew _! /r5g?2 !y %all m\nt up ) w+s z eagles1 !y %all run & n be we>y1 & !y %all walk & n fa9t4 ,& if !y compla9 ( _! unpr(itabl5ess "u ! means ( grace1 & n receiv+ any spiritual advantage by ! v>i\s disp5sations ( provid5ce :i* !y are "u2 !re is a promise adapt$ to ?is case1 9 ,isa4 xlviii4 #ag4 ,?us sai? ! ,"l ?y ,r$eem]1 ! holy ,"o ( ,israel1 ,i am ! ,"l ?y ,god1 :i* tea*e? !e to pr(it1 :i* leade? !e by ! way t ?\ %\lde/ g4 7#f?7 ,are !y afraid t !y %all fall away aft] hav+ made a long pr(ession ( religion8 ,!re is a promise :i* our ,savi\r himself took enc\ragem5t f1 ?\gh nev] liable to any fe> ( ?is nature1 :i* a believ] may apply to himself1 z af=d+ relief aga9/ ^! fe>s & disc\ragem5ts1 9 ,psal4 xvi4 #h4 #8,i h set ! ,"l always be=e me2 because he is at my "r h&1 ,i %all n be mov$4' ,& !re is ano!r :i* is m directly applicable to ?is case1 9 #a ,cor4 i4 #h4 #8,:o %all also confirm y unto ! end t ye may be blameless 9 ! day ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4' ,& if he is fall51 &1 at ! same "t1 afraid t he %all nev] be able to rise aga91 & recov] :at he has lo/1 !re is ano!r promise 9 ,psal4 xxxvi4 #bd1 #bh4 #8,?\gh he fall1 he %all n be utt]ly ca/ d[n2 = ! ,"l upholde? him ) 8 h&4 ,! ,"l love? judgm5t1 & =sake? n 8 sa9ts3' ,& ,god also says1 9 ,heb4 xiii4 #e4 #8,i w nev] leave !e1 nor =sake !e4' 7#g?17 ,if a believ] be "u div9e des]tion1 :i* he may be1 & yet kept f apo/acy2 if he is m\rn+ aft] ! ,"l1 & e>ne/ly desir+ t he w\ld return to him2 he may take enc\ragem5t f t promise 9 ,psal4 xlii4 #e4 #8,:y art ?\ ca/ d[n1 ,o my s\l2 & :y art ?\ disquiet$ 9 me8 hope ?\ 9 ,god1 = ,i %all yet praise him = ! help ( 8 c\nt5ance4' ,&1 9 ,j]4 xxxi4 #ac1 #ad4 #8,!n %all ! virg9 rejoice 9 ! dance1 bo? "y m5 & old toge!r3 ,= ,i w turn _! m\rn+ into joy1 & w com=t !m1 & make !m rejoice f _! sorr[4 ,& ,i w satiate ! s\l ( ! prie/s ) fatness1 & my p %all be satisfi$ ) my goodness1 sai? ! ,"l4' 7#h?17 ,is he ca/ d[n "u a s5se ( ! guilt ( s91 & afraid ( ! puni%m5t t w ensue8 !re are _m promises 9 ! ^w ( ,god t respect ! =giv5ess ( s91 9 ,psal4 ciii4 #c4 #8,:o =give? all ?9e iniquities3 :o heale? all ?y diseases4' ,&1 9 ,psal4 cxxx4 #d4 #8,!re is =giv5ess ) !e1 t ?\ may/ be fe>$4' ,&1 9 ,isa4 xliii4 #be4 #8,i1 ev5 ,i am he t blotte? out ?y transgressions = m9e own sake1 & w n rememb] ?y s9s4' 7#i?17 ,is a believ] afraid ( ! la/ enemy1 dea?1 by reason ( ! fe> :]e( he is all 8 life-"t subject to bondage3 ,heb4 ii4 #ae4 & ,psal4 xlviii4 #ad4 #8,?is ,god is our ,god = ev] & ev]2 he w be our guide ev5 unto dea?4' ,&1 9 ,psal4 xxiii4 #d4 #8,yea1 ?\gh ,i walk ?r\gh ! valley ( ! %ad[ ( dea?1 ,i w fe> no evil2 = ?\ art ) me1 ?y rod & ?y /aff !y com=t me4' ,&1 9 ,psal4 xxxvii4 #cg4 #8,m>k ! p]fect man1 & behold ! upright2 = ! end ( t man is peace4' ,?us we h consid]$ ! promises ( ,god z suit$ to e condition1 &1 consequ5tly1 z af=d+ matt] ( enc\ragem5t to u 9 draw+ nigh to him 9 pray]4 #e4 ,^? repro(s = s9s committ$1 & ?reat5+s :i* are conta9$ 9 ! ^w ( ,god1 z a means to det] f committ+ !m1 may be improv$ = our direction 9 pray]4 7#a47 ,z we are h]eby induc$ to hate s91 beg /r5g? to subdue & mortify x1 & deprecate ! wra? & judgm5ts ( ,god aga9/ ^? t commit x4 7#b47 ,we are h]eby l$ to see our des]t ( puni%m5t1 :ile we confess ourselves to be s9n]s1 & to bless ,god t he has n inflict$ x ^u u2 b especially if he has giv5 u gr\nd ( hope t he has deliv]$ u f t condemnation :i* 0 due to u = s94 7#c47 ,!y w be ( use to u 9 pray]1 z we are !reby l$ to h an awful s5se ( ! hol9ess & ju/ice ( ,god1 & to draw nigh to him ) fe> & trembl+1 le/ we %\ld provoke 8 wra? by our unbecom+ behavi\r 9 8 pres5ce1 & !reby br+ on ourselves a curse in/ead ( a bless+4 #f4 ,! ^w ( ,god is ( use = our direction 9 pray]1 z x conta9s _m examples ( ! p]=mance ( ?is duty 9 a "r mann] by ! sa9ts1 ^: graces1 & ! mann] 9 :i* !y h drawn nigh to ,god1 are propos$ = our imitation 9 ?is duty3 ,?us we read ( ,jacob's wre/l+ ) ,god1 & 8 great importunity1 :5 x is said1 9 ,hos4 xii4 #d4 #8,he _h p[] ov] ! angel1 & prevail$2 he wept & made supplication unto him2' z ref]r+ to :at is m5tion$ 9 ,g54 xxxii4 #bf1 #bh4 #8,! angel1' t is1 ,*ri/1 says1 #8let me g1 = ! day breake?1' q4 d4 cease ?y importunity1 :i* ?\ ha/ ma9ta9$ to ! break+ ( ! day2 dur+ :i* "t ,i h giv5 !e no enc\ragem5t t ,i w grant ?y reque/4 ,jacob p]si/s 9 8 resolution1 & says1 #8,i w n let !e g1 except ?\ bless me2' t is1 ,i w n leave (f importun+ !e1 till ?\ give/ me a graci\s answ]3 ,^u :i*1 our ,savi\r says1 #8z a pr9ce ha/ ?\ p[] ) ,god1' t is1 ) me1 #8& ) m51' to wit1 ) ,esau ?y bro!r1 #8& ha/ prevail$3' ,s t he %all d !e no hurt1 9 v]4 #bh4 b 8 he>t %all be turn$ t[>d !e4 ,aga91 we read ( ,abraham's humility 9 pray]1 :5 he says1 9 ,g54 xviii4 #bg4 #8,behold n[1 ,i h tak5 ^u me to speak unto ! ,"l1 :i* am b du/ & a%es4' ,&1 9 v]4 #cj4 #8,oh6 let n ! ,"l be angry1 & ,i w speak4' ,we also read ( ,david's s9c]ity1 9 ,psal4 xvii4 #a4 #8,att5d unto my cry1 give e> unto my pray] t goe? n out ( feign$ lips2' & ( ,hezekiah's address+ himself to ,god ) te>s 9 8 sickness2 ^u :i*1 he imm$iately receiv$ a graci\s answ]1 9 ,isa4 xxxviii #c1 #e4 & :5 he 0 recov]$1 he gives praise to ,god1 9 v]4 #ai4 #8,! liv+1 ! liv+1 he %all praise !e z ,i d ?is day3 ,! ,fa!r to ! *ildr5 %all make kn[n ?y tru?4' ,we h an in/ance ( ,jonah's fai? 9 pray]1 :5 8 disob$i5ce to ! div9e comm&1 _h br\ght him into ! utmo/ di/ress1 9 ,jonah ii4 #b1 #d4 #8,out ( ! belly ( hell cri$ ,i1 & ?\ he>de/ my voice4 ,!n ,i said1 ,i am ca/ out ( ?y sight2 yet w ,i look aga9 t[>d ?y holy temple4' ,we h also an in/ance ( ,daniel's draw+ nigh to ,god ) an uncommon rev]5ce1 & awful fe> ( 8 div9e ,maje/y1 & an acc\nt ( ! mann] 9 :i* he addresses himself to him1 ) confession ( ^? s9s :i* ,israel _h be5 guilty (1 9 ,dan4 ix4 #d1 #e4 #8,i pray$ unto ! ,"l my ,god1 & made my confession1 & said1 ,o ,"l1 ! great & dreadful ,god1 keep+ ! cov5ant1 & m]cy to !m t love him1 & to !m t keep 8 comm&m5ts3 ,we h s9n$1 & committ$ iniquity1 & h done wick$ly1 & h rebell$1 ev5 by dep>t+ f ?y precepts1 & f ?y judgm5ts4' ,& we h ?is humble confession & supplication1 cont9u$ to v]4 #ai4 & !n an acc\nt ( ! success !re(1 9 ! graci\s answ] t ,god s5t him by an angel f heav54 ,we also read ( ,jo%ua's int]c$+ = ,israel1 :5 he #8fell ^u 8 face be=e ! ark ( ! ,"l1 ) 8 clo!s r5t1' ,jo%4 vii4 #f4 & we h ! plea t he makes use ( 9 v]4 #i4 #8,:at wilt ?\ d unto ?y great "n4' ,we h also an in/ance ( f]v5cy 9 ,moses1 7:5 plead+ = ! p1 aft] !y _h wor%ipp$ ! gold5 calf17 :o pref]s ,god's glory to 8 own happ9ess2 & _h r h no "n 9 ! *ur*1 or be blott$ out ( ! book :i* ,god _h writt51 ?an t 8 wra? %\ld wax hot aga9/ ,israel1 to consume !m2 ( :i* we h an acc\nt 9 ,exod4 xxxiii4 #aj1 #aa1 #ca1 #cb4aaj ,!re are _m o!r in/ances ( ?is nature m5tion$ 9 scripture2 :i*1 = brevity sake1 ,i pass ov]2 &1 inde$1 ! :ole book ( ! ,lam5tations is ( use to direct u 9 pray]1 "u press+ afflictions1 ei!r fe>$ or und]gone2 & ! book ( ,psalms is a directory = pray] to ! believ]1 suit$ to e condition :i* he may be suppos$ to be 91 & ( praise = m]cies ( all k9ds1 :e!r temporal or spiritual4 ,& ! same may be said ( _m o!r p>ts ( scripture4 ,f :at has be5 said conc]n+ ! ^w ( ,god be+ a direction to u 9 pray]1 we may inf]1 7#a47 ,t1 z read+ ! scriptures 9 our families & closets1 is a great help to raise our affections1 & br+ u into a pray+ frame3 ,s ! application ( scripture-doctr9es & examples to our own case1 w supply u ) fit matt] & expressions ^u all occasions1 :5 we draw nigh to ,god 9 ?is duty4 7#b47 ,! pret5ce ( "s t !y "k n h[ to pray1 or t !y _c d x )\t a prescrib$ =m1 arises1 = ! mo/ "p1 f an unacqua9t$ness )1 or a neglect to /udy ! scriptures1 to answ] ?is end4 7#c47 ,s9ce ! ^w ( ,god is a directory = pray]1 we ought n to affect modes ( expression1 or human /ra9s ( rhetoric1 :i* are n d$uc$ f1 or agreeable to scripture2 b1 on ! o!r h&1 we are to use su* a simplicity ( /yle1 & spirituality ( expression1 z we f9d conta9$ !re92 especially 9 ^? p>ts !re(1 z are m directly subs]vi5t to ?is duty4 7#d47 ,x w be ( v great use = u sometimes1 9 ! c\rse ( our read+ scripture1 especially 9 private1 to turn :at we read into pray]1 ?\gh x d n conta9 9 itself ! =m ( a pray]2 z :5 we read ( ! presumptu\s s9s committ$ by "s1 & ! visible m>ks ( ,god's displeasure t ensu$ h]eupon1 we ought to lift up our he>ts to him1 to keep u f !m2 or1 if we h reason to *>ge ourselves z guilty ( !m1 t we may be humbl$1 & obta9 =giv5ess f him4 ,& :5 we read1 ! excell5t *>act]s ( "s ( ! sa9ts1 9 scripture1 we ought to pray t ,god w\ld enable u to be foll[]s ( !m h]e92 or :51 9 "s p>ts !re(1 believ]s are repres5t$ z pray+ = p>ticul> m]cies1 we ought1 at ! same "t1 to lift up our he>ts to ,god = ! same3 ,?is w be a means1 n only to furni% u ) matt] & prop] expressions 9 pray]2 b to excite our affections :5 we engage 9 ?is duty1 9 ^? /at$ times :i* are set ap>t = x4 ,?is leads u to consid]1 ,,iii4 ,t !re is a special rule ( direction conta9$ 9 t =m ( pray] :i* ,*ri/ taught 8 disciples1 commonly call$ ! ,"l's pray]4 ,?is pray] is m5tion$ only by two ( ! evangeli/s1 viz4 ,mat!w1 9 *ap4 vi4 #h1--ac4 & ,luke1 9 *ap4 xi4 #b1 #c1 #d4 9 :i* we may obs]ve1 t ?\gh !re be a p]fect h>mony betwe5 !m1 z !re is betwe5 all o!r p>ts ( scripture1 z to ! matt] or s5se ( !m2 yet x is obvi\s to all :o comp>e !m toge!r1 t !re is "s diff]5ce z to ! mode ( expression2 p>ticul>ly z to ! f\r? & fif? petition1 7& t n only 9 ! translation1 z be+ suffici5tly j1 b 9 ! orig9al7 :i* !re w\ld n h be51 _h x be5 design$ = a =m ( pray]4 #a4 ,9 ! f\r? petition1 ,luke tea*es u to say1 ,give u day by day our daily bread3 ,:]eas1 9 ,mat!w1 x is express$1 ,give u ?is day our daily bread1 9 :i* !re are diff]5t ideas conta9$ 9 ! respective words4 ,?is is v common1 :5 ! same s5se1 = sub/ance1 is laid d[n 9 diff]5t p>ts ( scripture4#aaa ,give u ?is day our daily bread1 conta9s a petition = :at we want at pres5t2 &1 ,give u ?is1 day by day1 implies1 t ^! wants w daily recur ^u u1 9 :i* x w be necess>y to desire a supply f ,god2 & !re=e1 if bo? ^! acc\nts ( ?is petition be comp>$ toge!r1 we are h]eby direct$ to pray1 ,"l1 give u ! bless+s :i* we want at pres5t2 & let ^! wants be daily suppli$1 z we %all /& 9 ne$ ( a supply f !e4#aab #b4 ,9 ! fif? petition1 ,luke directs u to pray1 ,=give u our s9s2 = we also =give e "o t is indebt$ to u3 ,:]eas1 9 ,mat!w1 ! expression is v diff]5t1 viz4 ,=give u our debts z we =give our debtors4 #c4 ,! evangeli/ ,luke leaves out ! doxology1 ,= ?9e is ! k+dom1 & ! p[]1 & ! glory1 = ev]4 ,am52 :i* ,mat!w adds4 ,f h5ce1 ,i conceive1 x may be inf]r$1 t our ,savi\r's design1 9 dictat+ ?is pray] to 8 p1 0 n t !y %\ld conf9e !mselves :olly to ! mode ( expression us$ !re91 )\t ! lea/ v>iation2 = !n1 d\btless1 ! two ,evangeli/s w\ld h laid x d[n 9 ! v same words2 b he r design$ x z a directory respect+ ! matt] ( pray]4 ,i am s5sible x w be object$ to ?is1 t ! preface1 :i* ,luke prefixes to x1 is1 :5 we pray1 say1 ,our ,fa!r1 c4 :i* seems to intimate t ^! v words %\ld be us$1 & no o!r3 ,b to ?is x may be repli$1 t ! evangeli/ ,mat!w1 :o beyond dispute1 laid d[n ?is pray] m fully ?an ,luke does1 says1 by way ( preface to x1 ,aft] ?is mann] pray ye2 :i* seems to be an intimation t x 0 design$ r to be a directory1 z to ! matt] ( pray]1 ?an a =m ( words to be us$ )\t ! lea/ v>iation2 & !re=e ,i _c b ?9k1 t :at ,luke says1 :5 y pray1 say1 c4 imports no?+ else b1 pray aft] ?is mann]4 ,x f>!r appe>s1 t our ,savi\r pr9cipally design$ ?is pray] z a directory1 respect+ ! matt] ( our petitions1 r ?an a =m2 because x does n explicitly conta9 all ! p>ts ( pray]1 nor p>ticul>ly1 confession ( s91 or ?ankful ackn[l$gm5t ( m]cies4 ,i say1 x does n conta9 ^! explicitly1 b only implicitly1 z a d$uction1 or inf]5ce f ! petitions !mselves2 z :5 we say1 ,=give u our debts1 or s9s1 ?is supposes t we ackn[l$ge ourselves to be s9n]s4 ,x _c be d5i$1 b t !re are "s expressions :i* conta9 matt] ( ?anksgiv+2 z :5 we pray1 ,hall[$ be ?y "n1 x implies1 a ?ankful ackn[l$gm5t ( all ^? in/ances 9 :i* ,god has sanctifi$ 8 "n1 z well z a desire t he w\ld d x1 q4 d4 ?\ ha/1 9 ! v>i\s disp5sations ( ?y provid5ce2 & 9 all ?9e holy in/itutions1 set =? ! glory ( ?y p]fections t ?\ maye/ be ador$ & magnifi$ by ?y creatures2 ?is we own ) ?ankfulness at ! same "t t we desire ! cont9uance !re(4 ,& :5 we pray1 ,give u daily bread2 we d1 9 effect1 ackn[l$ge ! b\nty ( 8 provid5ce1 f :5ce we receive all ! com=ts ( life1 & ! l>ge %>e !re(1 :i* he has communicat$ to u1 :]eby our wants h hi!rto be5 suppli$4 ,?is1 ,i say1 is an implicit direction = ?anksgiv+4 ,b if our ,savi\r _h design$ t x %\ld be a p]fect =m ( words1 to be us$ )\t v>y+ 9 ! lea/ f !m1 he w\ld h giv5 u "s m full & direct acc\nt ( :at s9s we are to ackn[l$ge1 & :at m]cies we are to ?ank him =1 :i* is m pla9ly conta9$ 9 "s o!r scriptures1 ?an x c be suppos$ to be 9 ?is pray]2 !re=e1 x seems to be pr9cipally design$ z a rule = our direction :at we are to ask =2 or h[ t "p ( pray]1 :i* includes 9 x petition1 ought to be p]=m$1 agreeably to ! m9d & w ( ,god4 ,moreov]1 !re is no explicit m5tion ( ! ,m$iator1 9 ^: "n we are to pray2 nor ( 8 ob$i5ce1 suff]+s1 or int]cession1 on :i* ! efficacy ( our pray]s is f\nd$1 :i* our fai? is to h a great reg>d unto4 ,^! ?+s !re=e are to be suppli$ by :at we f9d 9 o!r p>ts ( scripture1 all :i*1 tak5 toge!r1 give u a p]fect directory = pray]2 ?\gh nei!r ?is1 nor any o!r pray]s us$ 9 scripture1 suffici5tly appe> to h be5 design$ z a =m ( words :i* we are to conf9e ourselves to1 )\t ! lea/ v>iation f !m4 ,z to :at is obs]v$ 9 ! latt] ( ! answ]s1 "u our pres5t consid]ation1 viz4 t ! ,"l's pray] is n only = direction1 z a patt]n1 b may be us$ z a pray]1 provid$ x be done 9 a "r mann]4 ,x is grant$ t ! ,"l's pray] is ( use1 z a patt]n & rule = our direction1 9 common ) all o!r pray]s conta9$ 9 scripture2 b ! ma9 difficulty relat+ to ?is matt]1 is1 :e!r our ,savi\r design$ t 8 disciples1 & ! *ur*1 9 all foll[+ ages1 %\ld conf9e !mselves to ! words !re(1 s f> z t ! mode ( expression %\ld n be1 9 ! lea/1 alt]$1 or any ?+ add$ to ! petitions conta9$ !re91 h[ agreeable soev] x be to ! s5se1 & words ( scripture4 ,?is does n seem to h be5 8 int5tion !re92 &1 z x w n be d5i$ by any1 t e "o ( ! petitions conta9$ 9 x1 may be int]sp]s$ & jo9$ ) o!r petitions to ,god 9 pray]1 s1 :5 ?is has be5 done1 or1 at lea/1 ! s5se !re( express$ 9 o!r words1 x w be v h>d to prove t x is absolutely necess>y t ^! petitions %\ld be recollect$1 & pray$ ov] aga91 9 ! same me?od 9 :i* !y are laid d[n 9 ?is pray]1 b>ely = ! sake ( our mak+ use ( x z a =m2 especially if ?is is n expressly comm&$ by our ,savi\r1 z x does n suffici5tly appe> to be1 if :at 0 be=e obs]v$ be true1 t ^? words1 ,:5 we pray1 say1 ,our ,fa!r1 c4 implies no?+ else b1 pray aft] ?is mann]4 ,h[ev]1 ,i w\ld be v f> f c5sur+ or blam+ ! practice obs]v$ by _m ( ! re=m$ *ur*es1 :o conclude _! ex tempore1 or prem$itat$ pray]s ) x1 provid$ x be done ) und]/&+1 rev]5ce1 & suitable acts ( fai?1 z any o!r petition conta9$ 9 scripture may be made use ( by u 9 pray]2 n only 9 words agreeable !reunto1 b 9 ! express words !re(4 ,! pr9cipal ?+ t ,i w\ld militate aga9/1 is n s mu* ! us+ ! words1 z do+ ?is 9 a =mal way1 suppos+ t ! b>e recital ( !m do?1 z x 71 sanctify our o!r pray]s2 :i*1 ?\gh v agreeable to ! s5se !re(1 are1 z "s suppose1 r5d]$ s incomplete1 t !y w h>dly be reg>d$ by ,god )\t x4 ,& ,i _c b conclude ! ,papi/s highly to blame1 :o ?9k ! frequ5t repetition ( x1 ?\gh 9 a tongue unkn[n to ! common p1 is n only necess>y1 b1 9 "s measure1 m]itori\s4 ,& ! practice ( "s ignorant sup]/iti\s p]sons1 :o ?9k t x may be made use ( z a *>m2 & t ! words !re( repeat$1 z ! ,jews ( old did _! ,phylact]ies1 z a means to drive away evil spirits1 is n only to be disapprov$1 b x is a vile in/ance ( pr(an5ess1 v remote f ! design ( our ,savi\r 9 giv+ x4 ,footnote #aaj3 ,vide ante vol4 ,i4 p4 #ai4 9 note4 ,footnote #aaa3 ,! petition 9 ,luke (f]$ daily1 is equival5t to t 9 ,mat!w4 ,footnote #aab3 is f\nd only 9 ?is pray]1 & r means necess>y4 ,que/4 ,,clxxxviii41 ,,clxxxix4 ,,que/4 ,,clxxxviii4 ,( h[ _m p>ts do? ! ,"l's pray] consi/8 ,,answ4 ,! ,"l's pray] consi/s ( ?ree p>ts1 a preface1 petitions1 & a conclusion4 ,,que/4 ,,clxxxix4 ,:at do? ! preface ( ! ,"l's pray] tea* u8 ,,answ4 ,! preface ( ! ,"l's pray] conta9$ 9 ^! words1 ,our ,fa!r :i* art 9 heav5 tea*e? u1 :5 we pray1 to draw ne> to ,god ) confid5ce ( 8 fa!rly goodness1 & our int]e/ !re91 ) rev]5ce1 & all o!r *ild-l dispositions1 heav5ly affections1 & due appreh5sions ( 8 ,sov]eign p[]1 maje/y1 & graci\s condesc5sion2 z also to pray )1 & = o!rs4 ,9 ?is pray] we are taught to beg9 our pray]s ) a preface1 & !re9 to make an explicit m5tion ( ! "n ( ,god1 & "s ( 8 div9e p]fections4 ,! preface to ?is pray] is conta9$ 9 ^! words2 ,our ,fa!r :i* art 9 heav54 ,9 :i* we may obs]ve1 t we are to draw ne> to ,god ) rev]5ce1 & suitable appreh5sions ( 8 sov]eign p[]1 maje/y1 & o!r div9e p]fections1 & ) an holy confid5ce ( 8 fa!rly goodness2 & t we are to pray )1 & = o!rs1 :i* may be inf]r$ f 8 be+ /yl$1 ,our ,fa!r2 by :i* we are in/ruct$ to beg9 our pray]s ) "s expressions ( rev]5ce1 agreeable to ! nature ( ! duty t we are engag$ 91 :]eby we express ! s5se we h ( 8 ess5tial or relative glory1 ( :i* we h v>i\s in/ances 9 scripture1 :]e9 ,god's p1 9 address+ !mselves to him1 h made m5tion ( 8 glori\s names1 titles1 & attributes1 9 v>iety ( expressions4 ,?us ,david1 9 8 ,psalms1 t conta9 ! matt] & =m ( pray]s1 sometimes beg9s !m ) ! "n ( ,god1 to :om !y are direct$2 z :5 he says1 ,god be m]ciful unto u1 & bless u1 c4 ,psal4 lxvii4 #a4 ,& else:]e1 ,o ,god6 ?\ art my ,god1 ,psal4 lxiii4 #a4 ,& sometimes he makes m5tion ( 8 "n ,jehovah2 :i* we translate ,"l3 ,?us he says1 ,o ,"l1 rebuke me n 9 ?y wra?1 c4 ,psal4 xxxviii4 #a4 ,& else:]e1 ,i w love !e1 ,o ,"l1 my /r5g?1 ,psal4 xviii4 #a4 ,&1 ,o ,"l1 our ,"l1 h[ excell5t is ?y "n 9 all ! e>?1 ,psal4 viii4 #a4 ,& ,solomon beg9s 8 pray] at ! consecration ( ! temple2 ,"l ,god ( ,israel1 !re is no ,god l !e 9 heav5 above1 or e>? b5ea?2 :o keepe/ cov5ant & m]cy ) ?y s]vants t walk be=e !e ) all _! he>t1 #a ,k+s viii4 #bc4 ,& ,ezra beg9s 8 pray]1 ,o my ,god6 ,i am a%am$1 & blu% to lift up my face to !e1 my ,god6 ,ezra ix4 #f4 ,& ,daniel expresses himself ?us1 9 ! preface to 8 pray]1 ,o ,"l1 ! great & dreadful ,god1 keep+ ! cov5ant1 & m]cy to !m t love him1 & to !m t keep 8 comm&m5ts1 ,dan4 ix4 #d4 ,^! are all expressions1 t d5ote rev]5ce1 & adoration2 :i*1 toge!r ) o!r in/ances ( ! l nature1 are ( use = our direction1 z to :at respects ! preface1 or beg9n+ ( our pray]s to ,god2 b ! preface to ! ,"l's pray] is some:at diff]5t2 9 :i* we are taught1 #a4 ,to address ourselves to ,god z a ,fa!r2 :i* relation includes 9 x1 7#a47 ,some?+ common to mank9d 9 g5]al2 9 :i* respect we are to adore him z our ,creator1 our ,own]1 & ,b5efactor1 9 :om we live1 & move1 & h our be+1 ,acts xvii4 #bh4 z ! prophet says1 ,h we n all "o ,fa!r8 ha? n "o ,god creat$ u8 ,mal4 ii4 #aj4 ,& else:]e x is said1 ,he =me? ! _s ( man )9 him1 ,ze*4 xii4 #a4 ^u :i* acc\nt he is call$1 ! ,god ( ! spirits ( all fle%1 ,numb4 xvi4 #bb4 &1 ! ,fa!r ( spirits1 ,heb4 xii4 #i4 7#b47 ,god be+ a ,fa!r to 8 p1 sometimes d5otes t ext]nal cov5ant-relation :i* !y /& 9 to him1 z a p call$ by 8 "n1 fav\r$ ) ! means ( grace1 & z su*1 ! objects ( t c>e & goodness1 :i* he is pleas$ to ext5d to ^? :om he gov]ns by laws giv5 by special revelation f heav51 & enc\rages to wait on him 9 ^? ord9ances1 9 :i* !y may hope = 8 pres5ce1 & also promises all sav+ bless+s to ^? t give up !mselves to him by fai?4 ,9 ?is s5se we are to und]/& ^? scriptures1 9 :i* ,god says1 ,israel is my son1 ev5 my fir/-born1 ,exod4 iv4 #bb4 ,&1 ,i h n\ri%$ & br\ght up *ildr51 & !y h rebell$ aga9/ me1 ,isa4 i4 #b4 ,&1 ,wilt ?\ n1 f ?is "t cry to me1 ,my ,fa!r1 ?\ art ! guide ( my y\?1 ,j]4 iii4 #d4 7#c47 ,! relation :i* ,god /&s 9 to 8 p1 z a ,fa!r1 is sometimes tak5 9 ! highe/ s5se1 z imply+ 9 x discrim9at+ grace1 or special love1 :i* he is pleas$ to ext5d to ! heirs ( salvation4 ,?us he is call$ s by "r ( r$emption2 9 :i* respect ,*ri/ is /yl$1 ,! ev]la/+ ,fa!r1 ,isa4 ix4 #f4 z be+ ! ,head & ,r$eem] ( 8 p4 ,& ! *ur* says1 ,?\1 ,o ,"l1 art our ,fa!r1 our ,r$eem]2 ?y "n is f ev]la/+1 *ap4 lxiii4 #af4 ,& believ]s are call$ 8 *ildr5 by reg5]ation2 9 :i* respect !y are said to be born ( ,god1 ,john i4 #ac4 & to be made p>tak]s ( a div9e1 #b ,pet4 i4 #d4 t is1 an holy & spiritual nature1 :i* _h its rise f ,god1 :5 he 0 pleas$ to in/amp 8 image ^u !m1 consi/+ 9 hol9ess & righte\sness4 ,!y are also call$ ! *ildr5 ( ,god by adoption2 ?us he is said to h pr$e/9at$ !m to ! adoption ( *ildr5 by ,jesus ,*ri/ to himself1 ,eph4 i4 #e4 & !y are said to receive ! adoption ( sons1 ,gal4 iv4 #e4 & z su*1 h a "r to ! inh]itance ( *ildr51 ,rom4 viii4 #ag4 comp>$ ) ,col4 i4 #ab4 ,^! v>i\s s5ses 9 :i* ,god is said to be a ,fa!r to man1 may s]ve = our direction :5 we /yle him1 ,our ,fa!r1 9 pray]4 ,unreg5]ate p]sons1 :5 !y pray to ,god1 c asc5d no high] ?an :at is conta9$ 9 _! relation to him z a ,god ( nature1 & ( provid5ce2 :o are oblig$ to adore him = ! bless+s :i* !y h receiv$ f him1 z ! effects ( common b\nty1 :i* include 9 !m all ! bless+s :i* belong to ?is life1 toge!r ) 8 pati5ce1 =be>ance1 & long-suff]+1 :i* delays to inflict ! puni%m5t t s9 des]ves4 ,!re=e1 :5 !y say1 ,our ,fa!r1 !y ackn[l$ge t !y d]ive _! be+ f him1 & ?\gh !y _c lay claim to ! b5efits ( ,*ri/'s r$emption1 yet !y confess _! obligations to ,god z _! ,creator2 & consid] him z hav+ giv5 !m s\ls capable ( spiritual bless+s1 & !mselves z daily receiv+ ! good ?+s ( ?is life f him1 & dep5d5t on him = ^? ?+s t t5d to ! com=t & support ( life4 ,!y also /& 9 ne$ ( ^? bless+s :i* are suit$ to ! nature ( ! s\l1 & consequ5tly beg t !y may n rema9 de/itute ( ^? ?+s t may conduce to _! ev]la/+ welf>e2 & !re=e !y may use ! ,psalmi/'s words1 ,?y h&s h made me1 & fa%ion$ me3 ,give me und]/&+1 t ,i may le>n ?y comm&m5ts1 ,psal4 cxix4 #gc4 ,z = ^? :o are ,god's *ildr51 by an ext]nal cov5ant-relation1 !re is some?+ m impli$ !re91 ?an b>ely _! be+ creatures2 = h]e9 !y are l$ to adore him = ^? discov]ies t he has made 9 ! gospel1 ( ! way ( salvation by ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o calls & invites s9n]s to come to him1 & enc\rages !m to hope1 t ^? :o are enabl$ to d s 9 a "r mann]1 he w1 9 no wise1 ca/ out2 !re=e1 :5 !y call ^u ,god z _! ,fa!r 9 pray]1 x is1 9 effect1 to say2 ,"l1 we _c conclude ourselves to be ?y *ildr51 z r$eem$1 effectually call$ & sanctifi$2 nor c we lay claim to ! inh]itance laid up = ?y sa9ts 9 heav52 yet we are enc\rag$ to wait on !e 9 ! ord9ances ( ?9e appo9tm5t1 & to hope = ?y special pres5ce !re91 :]eby !y may be made effectual = our salvation4 ,we are1 inde$1 de/itute ( special grace1 & _c conclude t we h a "r to ! sav+ bless+s ( ! cov5ant2 yet1 ?r\gh ?y great goodness1 we /ill enjoy ! means ( grace4 ,we h n be5 admitt$ to p>take ( ,*ri/'s fulness1 nor to eat ( ! bread ( life2 yet we are ?ankful = ^? bless+s ( ?y h\se1 :i* ?\ art pleas$ to cont9ue to u2 & s9ce ?\ /ill include/ u 9 ! numb] ( ^? :o are ?y *ildr5 z fav\r$ ) ! gospel1 we humbly take leave1 ^u ?is acc\nt1 to call !e our ,fa!r1 & to wait & hope = ?y salvation1 & cont9ue to implore t grace f !e1 :i* w give u a "r to ! be/ ( bless+s t we /& 9 ne$ (4#aac ,z = ^? :o are ,god's *ildr5 9 ! highe/ s5se1 by r$emption1 reg5]ation1 & adoption1 !y may draw nigh to him1 ) an holy boldness2 = ^! h1 z ! apo/le expresse? x1 ! ,_s ( adoption :]eby !y cry1 ,abba1 ,fa!r2 !y h reason to adore him = privileges ( ! highe/ nature1 t he has conf]r$ ^u !m1 & to enc\rage !mselves t he w be/[ ^u !m all ! bless+s !y /& 9 ne$ ( z to ?is1 or a bett] _w4 ,^! may draw nigh to ,god ) confid5ce ( 8 fa!rly goodness1 & _! int]e/ !re92 :i* !y ought to take notice ( & improve1 9 ord] to _! draw+ nigh to him1 9 a "r mann]1 9 pray]1 z well z to induce !m to behave !mselves1 9 ! :ole c\rse ( _! conv]sation1 z ^? :o are tak5 into ?is hon\rable relation to him4 ,accord+ly1 #a4 ,?is %\ld raise _! admir+ ?\ghts ( him1 t !y1 :o 71 by nature1 /rang]s & enemies to him1 %\ld be admitt$ to p>take ( ?is ine/imable privilege2 z ! apo/le says1 ,behold :at mann] ( love ! ,fa!r ha? be/[$ ^u u1 t we %\ld be call$ ! sons ( ,god6 #a ,john iii4 #a4 #b4 ,we %\ld also take enc\ragem5t f h5ce1 to hope t he w he> & answ] our pray]s1 ?\gh v imp]fect1 s f> z x may t5d to 8 glory & our real advantage4 ,?us our ,savi\r says1 ,if ye !n1 be+ evil1 "k h[ to give good gifts unto y\r *ildr51 h[ mu* m %all y\r ,fa!r1 :i* is 9 heav51 give good ?+s to !m t ask him8 ,matt4 vii4 #aa4 ,d we pray = spiritual bless+s1 su* z ! increase ( grace1 /r5g? aga9/ corruption1 & to be kept f temptation1 or fall+ by x8 we h gr\nd to conclude t ^! %all be grant$ u1 inasmu* z !y are pur*as$ = u by ,*ri/1 promis$ 9 ! cov5ant ( grace1 z we h ! e>ne/ & fir/-fruits ( ! ,_s 9 our he>ts1 :]eby we are seal$ unto ! day ( r$emption4 ,& :5 we pray = temporal bless+s1 we h reason to hope !y %all be grant$1 if !y be necess>y = u1 s9ce our ,savi\r says1 ,our heav5ly ,fa!r kn[e? t we h ne$ ( all ^! ?+s1 ,matt4 vi4 #cb4 #c4 ,?is %\ld excite 9 u ^? *ild-l dispositions1 :i* are agreeable to ?is relation1 n only :5 we draw nigh to ,god 9 pray]1 b 9 ! :ole conduct ( our lives4 ,& x includes 9 x1 #a/1 ,humility & rev]5ce1 :i* is n only becom+ ^? :o h an int]e/ 9 8 love1 & a lib]ty ( access into 8 pres5ce1 ) hope ( acceptance 9 8 sight2 b x is :at we are oblig$ to1 z 8 peculi> p1 & a bran* ( t hon\r :i* is due to him z our ,god & ,fa!r4 ,?us he says1 by ! prophet1 ,a son hon\re? 8 fa!r1 ,mal4 i4 #f4 :]eby he intimates t ?is is ! "* & disposition ( ^? t /& 9 ! relation ( *ildr5 to him4 ,& ! apo/le argues f ! less to ! great]1 :5 he says1 t we h _h fa!rs ( our fle%1 :i* correct$ u1 & we gave !m rev]5ce1 %all we n mu* r be 9 subjection to ! ,fa!r ( ,spirits1 ,heb4 xii4 #i4 #b;dly1 ,pati5ce "u rebukes1 consid]+ our pron5ess to g a/ray1 :]eby we n only des]ve !m1 b !y are r5d]$ necess>y2 & especially :5 we consid] t !y fl[ f love1 & are design$ = our good2 z ! apo/le says1 ,:om ! ,"l love? he *a/ne?1 & sc\rge? e son :om he receive?1 v]4 #f4 #c;dly1 ,ano!r *ild-l disposition is be+ griev$ = our ,fa!r's fr[ns2 especially t we h incurr$ 8 displeasure by our misbehavi\r t[>ds him2 & x conta9s 9 x a read9ess to confess our faults1 & a c>efulness to avoid !m = ! future4 #d?ly1 ,cont5tm5t ) ! provision ( our ,fa!r's h\se1 :atev] x be4 ,we %all nev]1 inde$1 h ! lea/ cause to compla9 ( sc>city1 z ! return+ prodigal 9 ! p>able says1 t ev5 ! hir$ s]vants ( 8 fa!r1 _h bread en\gh1 & to sp>e1 ,luke xv4 #ag4 ,x c h>dly be suppos$ t he :o is at ! f\nta9 head1 c p]i% = ?ir/2 nev]!less1 ?\gh we are n /rait5$ 9 ,god1 yet we are (t5 /rait5$ 9 our b[els1 ?r\gh ! weakness ( our fai?1 :5 we are n incl9$ to receive :at ,god holds =? to u 9 ! gospel2 & !n we are discont5t$ & uneasy1 :ile ! blame lies at our own door2 :]eas1 if we behav$ ourselves z ! *ildr5 ( su* a ,fa!r1 we %\ld n only be pleas$ )1 b con/antly adore & live ^u t fulness ( grace t !re is 9 ,*ri/2 & :e!r he is pleas$ to give u m or less ( ! bless+s ( common provid5ce1 we %\ld le>n1 9 :atsoev] /ate we are1 !re) to be cont5t1 ,phil4 iv4 #aa4 #e?ly1 ,ob$i5ce to a fa!r's comm&s1 )\t disput+ 8 au?ority1 or "r to gov]n u1 is ano!r *ild-l disposition4 ,?us :5 we draw nigh to ,god z to our ,fa!r1 we are to express a read9ess to d :atev] he requires1 :]eby we n only approve ourselves subjects "u a law1 b1 z ! apo/le /yles x1 ,ob$i5t *ildr51 z be+ holy 9 all mann] ( conv]sation1 #a ,pet4 i4 #ad1 #ae4 #f?ly1 ,ano!r disposition ( *ildr5 is1 t !y h a f]v5t zeal = _! fa!r's hon\r1 & _c be> to he> him reproa*$ )\t ! highe/ res5tm5t4 ,?us ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 h[ mu* soev] !y may be conc]n$ ab\t _! own affairs1 :5 injuri\sly treat$ by ! _w1 are always ready to te/ify _! utmo/ dislike ( e ?+ t reflects di%on\r on him1 or 8 ways4 #g?ly1 ,ano!r *ild-l disposition is love1 :i* ! relation ( a fa!r engages to4 ,?us :5 we draw nigh to ,god z our ,fa!r1 we express our love to him1 :i* is f\nd$ 9 8 div9e excell5cies1 :i* r5d] him ! object ( ! highe/ delight & e/eem4 #h?ly1 ,he t has a *ild-l disposition1 reta9s a grateful s5se ( ! obligations t he is "u to 8 ,fa!r4 ,?us we ought to be duly s5sible ( all ! fav\rs :i* we h receiv$ f ,god1 :i* are m ?an c be numb]$2 ! contr>y h]eunto1 is reckon$ ! base/ +ratitude & dis+5uity1 altoge!r unbecom+ ! temp] ( *ildr54 ,?us ,moses says to ,israel1 ,d ye ?us requite ! ,"l1 ,o fooli% p & unwise8 ,is n he ?y ,fa!r :o ha? b\ght !e8 ha? he n made1 & e/abli%$ !e8 ,deut4 xxxii4 #f4 ,a believ]'s obligations to ,god are s v great1 t he _c look back ^u 8 =m] /ate1 or consid] :at he 01 h[ vile & unwor?y ( any reg>d f him1 h[ mis]able & unable to help himself1 :5 he fir/ _h compassion on him1 )\t see+ himself "u ! /ronge/ engagem5ts to be entirely1 & = ev]1 82 :i* is a becom+ behavi\r t[>ds su* a ,fa!r4 #i?ly1 ,love to all t are relat$ to u z *ildr5 ( ! same ,fa!r1 is ano!r *ild-l disposition4 ,9 l mann] our love to ! sa9ts & fai?ful bre?r5 9 ,*ri/1 is a temp] becom+ ! *ildr5 ( ,god2 &1 inde$1 x is no o!r ?an a lov+ ,god 9 !m1 z we behold 8 image in/amp$ ^u !m2 & h]eby we express ! high e/eem we h = reg5]at+ grace1 :]eby ,god is d5om9at$ our common ,fa!r2 & we1 be+ act$ by ! same pr9ciple1 are oblig$ & incl9$ to love z bre?r54 ,?us !y :o love ,god1 are induc$ to love 8 *ildr51 z ! apo/le says1 ,e "o t love? him t begat1 love? him also t is begott5 ( him1 #a ,john v4 #a4 & he also assigns ?is z an evid5ce t we are pass$ f dea? to life1 because we love ! bre?r51 *ap4 iii4 #ad4 ,?us conc]n+ our draw+ nigh to ,god1 z to a ,fa!r1 z we are taught to d 9 ?is pray]4 #b4 ,we are direct$1 9 ?is pray]1 to draw nigh to ,god1 z be+ 9 heav52 :i* is ! mo/ glori\s "p ( ! frame ( nature1 9 :i* 8 p[]1 wisdom1 & goodness is em95tly display$1 z he design$ x to be an et]nal habitation = ! be/ ( creatures1 to :om he w\ld discov] m ( 8 glory ?an to any o!rs2 & 9 ?is respect x is call$ 8 ?rone1 ,acts vii4 #di4 ,& ?is leads u1 7#a47 ,to h high & awful ?\ghts ( ! maje/y & greatness ( ,god1 :om all ! ho/s ( heav5 wor%ip1 ) ! utmo/ rev]5ce1 & are satisfi$ ) ! imm5se treasure ( 8 goodness4 ,we !re=e take occasion f h5ce to admire 8 inf9ite condesc5sion1 t he w look ^u creatures "h bel[2 ?us ,solomon1 9 8 pray] says1 ,w ,god1 inde$1 dwell on ! e>?8 behold ! heav51 & ! heav5 ( heav5s _c conta9 !e1 #a ,k+s viii4 #bg4 w he !re=e look d[n ^u ^?1 :o are s mean1 de=m$1 & de/itute ( 8 image1 z we are1 :o dwell 9 h\ses ( clay1 & des]ve to be bani%$ out ( 8 sight8 7#b47 ,x %\ld also be improv$ by u to tea* u humility & mode/y1 9 our conceptions & disc\rse1 conc]n+ ,god1 & div9e ?+s3 ,x is b a little t we "k ( ! affairs ( ! upp] _w1 & ! way & mann] 9 :i* ,god is pleas$ to manife/ himself to 8 sa9ts & angels !re2 & we "k mu* less ( 8 div9e p]fections1 :i* ! inhabitants ( heav5 adore1 be+ s5sible ( ! inf9ite di/ance !y /& at f him1 z creatures1 ^u :i* acc\nt !y _c compreh5d1 or f9d out ! ,almighty to p]fection2 & %all we pret5d to se>* out ! secrets ( 8 wisdom1 or express ourselves 9 pray]1 z ?\gh we 7 speak+ to "o t 0 our equal1 or c\ld fa?om ! inf9ite dep?s ( 8 unse>*able c\nsels8 ,?us ,solomon's advice may be well adapt$ to ?is case1 ,be n ra% ) ?y m\?1 & let n ?9e he>t be ha/y to utt] any ?+ be=e ,god2 = ,god is 9 heav51 & ?\ ^u e>?2 !re=e let ?y words be few1 #a ,k+s viii4 #bg4 ,we are n to ?9k t we may say :at we please1 or be ra% & inconsid]ate 9 :at we say1 :5 we are be=e ! ,"l2 = he is 9 heav53 ,& :5 x is f>!r inf]r$1 t !re=e our words %\ld be few1 t is1 we %\ld n ?9k t ! efficacy ( our pray]s dep5ds ^u ! multitude ( our words2 or if we speak m or less to ,god1 our expressions ought n to be bold1 ra%1 ha/y1 or inconsid]ate1 b ) a becom+ dec5cy & rev]5ce1 z ^? :o are speak+ to ! maje/y ( heav54 7#c47 ,x %\ld put u ^u m$itat+ frequ5tly on ! glory ( ! heav5ly /ate1 z ^? :o hope at la/1 to be jo9$ ) t happy & num]\s assembly1 :o are1 9 ,god's imm$iate pres5ce1 9 heav53 & !re=e our conv]sation %\ld be !re2 & we %\ld pr(ess ourselves to be soj\rn]s "h on e>?1 seek+ a bett] c\ntry1 look+ & wait+ = ! glori\s appe>+ ( ! great ,god1 our ,savi\r2 & hop+1 t :5 he comes1 he w receive u to heav51 :]e our he>ts are at pres5t1 z our treasure is !re4 #c4 ,we are1 9 ?is pray]1 f>!r taught1 t x is our duty to pray )1 & = o!rs1 z we say1 ,our ,fa!r3 ,h]eby we signify our relation to1 & conc]n =1 all ! memb]s ( ,*ri/'s my/ical body2 !re=e1 if we d n jo9 ) o!rs 9 pray]1 we are to h !m ^u our he>ts1 :o are ! objects ( ,*ri/'s special love & c>e4 ,?is argues1 t we h a sympa?y ) all ^? :o are expos$ to ! same wants & mis]ies ) ourselves2 & we take a great deal ( delight 9 consid]+ !m z subjects ( ! same common ,"l1 jo9+ 9 ! same pr(ession ) ourselves2 conc]n+ :om1 we desire & hope t we %all be glorifi$ toge!r4 ,moreov]1 if we jo9 ) o!rs 9 pray]1 s t ! :ole assembly make _! supplications by "o t is _! m\?1 to ,god2 ?is is :at we call social wor%ip3 ,!re=e x is our duty to pray )1 z well z = o!rs2 & 9 ?is case we mu/ take he$ t no?+ be conta9$ 9 unit$ pray]1 b :at ! :ole assembly may jo9 91 z be+ expressive ( _! fai?1 desires1 or exp]i5ces2 o!rwise !re _c be t beautiful h>mony !re91 su* z ! nature & design ( ! duty we are jo9tly engag$ 91 calls =3 & ?is is agreeable to social or unit$ pray]s1 9 :i* all ! petitions are to be adapt$ to ! p>ticul> case ( e "o :o addresses himself to ,god1 h[ num]\s soev] ! wor%ipp+ assembly may be2 & !re=e we are oblig$ to make use ( t mode ( expression1 9 :i* we are taught to say1 ,our ,fa!r4 ,?us our ,savi\r directs u h[ we %\ld beg9 our pray]s to ,god2 &1 inasmu* z ?is ought to be r$uc$ to practice1 ,i %all give a summ>y acc\nt ( :at is conta9$ 9 ?is preface2 t we may be furni%$ ) matt] tak5 f !nce1 9 ord] to our address+ ourselves to ,god 9 pray]1 9 a way agreeable !reunto1 :5 we come into 8 pres5ce ) su* a frame ( _s z ! importance ( ! duty requires2 accord+ly we are to express ourselves to ?is purpose1 8,o our ,god1 we desire to draw nigh to !e ) a becom+ rev]5ce1 & an awful s5se ( ?9e inf9ite p]fections3 ,:5 we consid] !e z a jeal\s ,god1 & ourselves z s9ful1 guilty creatures1 we might well be afraid to come be=e !e2 b ?\ ha/ enc\rag$ u to approa* ?y pres5ce z to a ,fa!r1 91 & ?r\gh ! m]its & m$iation ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 & !re=e we come ) an humble boldness be=e ?y ?rone ( grace1 confess+ t ?\gh we are call$ ?y *ildr51 we h be5 v undutiful & rebelli\s aga9/ !e1 & !re=e unwor?y ( t relation or ( ! inh]itance :i* ?\ ha/ laid up = ^? :om ?\ ha/ orda9$ to et]nal life4 ,?\1 ,o ,"l1 ha/ e/abli%$ ?y ?rone 9 ! heav5s1 :]e !re is an innum]able company ( angels & spirits ( j m5 made p]fect1 :o all behold ?y face1 & are made completely bless$ 9 ?9e imm$iate pres5ce3 ,z = u1 we dwell 9 h\ses ( clay2 b we e>ne/ly beg t we may be made meet =1 & !n admitt$ into t happy society1 t we may wor%ip !e 9 a m p]fect mann] ?an we are capable ( do+ 9 ?is imp]fect /ate4 ,may all ! p[]s & faculties ( our s\ls be r5ew$1 & influ5c$ by ?y holy ,_s1 t we may h our conv]sation 9 heav51 :il/ we are "h bel[1 & 9 all ?+s1 may be enabl$ to approve ourselves ?y *ildr51 h a con/ant s5se ( duty1 & ! manifold obligations ?\ ha/ laid u "u1 t we may love1 delight 91 & submit to !e 9 all ?+s1 & h a f]v5t zeal = ! hon\r ( ?y "n z becomes ?y *ildr51 t we1 toge!r ) all ?y fai?ful s]vants1 may be "u ?y safe protection "h1 & be receiv$ to ?y glory h]eaft]40 ,footnote #aac3 ,qu4 ,= ,fa!r is design$ 9 its appellative s5se1 & our z a cov5ant-plea4 ,que/4 ,,cxc4 ,,que/4 ,,cxc4 ,:at d we pray = ! fir/ petition8 ,,answ4 ,9 ! fir/ petition :i* is1 ,hall[$ be ?y ,"n1 ackn[l$g+ ! utt] inability & indisposition t is 9 ourselves & all m5 to hon\r ,god aright1 we pray t ,god w\ld1 by 8 grace1 enable & incl9e u1 & o!rs1 to "k1 to ackn[l$ge1 & highly to e/eem him1 8 titles1 attributes1 ord9ances1 ^w1 works1 & :atsoev] he is pleas$ to make himself kn[n by1 & to glorify him 9 ?\ght1 ^w1 & de$2 t he w\ld prev5t & remove a!ism1 ignorance1 idolatry1 pr(an5ess1 & :atsoev] is di%on\rable to him2 &1 by 8 ov]-rul+ provid5ce1 direct & dispose ( all ?+s to 8 own glory4 ,hav+ consid]$ ! preface to ! ,"l's pray]1 ! next "p ( :i* x consi/s1 is petitions2 & ^! are six1 :i* are laid d[n 9 ?is me?od4 #a4 ,we are taught to pray = :at conc]ns ,god's glory1 :i* is ! highe/ & mo/ valuable end2 & !re=e ought fir/ to be pray$ =3 ,& ?is is ! subject-matt] ( ! ?ree fir/ petitions4 #b4 ,we are direct$ to pray = :at respects our own advantage1 :i* is conta9$ 9 ! ?ree la/ petitions1 9 :i* we are direct$ to pray = outw>d bless+s1 z 9 ! f\r? petition1 & !n = spiritual1 )\t :i* outw>d bless+s w\ld af=d u no reli% or sav\r1 nor r5d] u truly happy4 ,^! spiritual bless+s include 9 !m ei!r =giv5ess ( s91 & ?is we pray = 9 ! fif? petition2 or our be+ sanctifi$ & deliv]$ f ! preval5cy ( corruption & temptation1 toge!r ) all ! evils t s9 exposes u to2 ?is we pray = 9 ! six? petition4 ,t :i* we are m p>ticul>ly to consid] 9 ?is answ]1 is1 :at we are taught to pray = 9 ! fir/ petition1 :i* is conta9$ 9 ^! words1 ,hall[$ be ?y "n4 ,by ! "n ( ,god we are to und]/& e ?+1 by :i* he is pleas$ to make himself kn[n to 8 creatures1 z :5 he discov]s himself 9 8 div9e p]fections1 :i* are ei!r ess5tial or p]sonal1 absolute or relative2 & 9 8 glori\s titles1 z ! ,"l ( ,ho/s1 ! ,god & ,rock ( ,israel1 ! hope ( ,israel1 ! ,god t _c lye1 ! ,fa!r ( m]cies1 ! ,god ( all grace & glory1 ! pres]v] ( man2 :i* h all a t5d5cy to raise 9 u ! highe/ v5]ation =1 & e/eem ( him4 ,he has also made himself kn[n by 8 ord9ances1 words1 & works3 ,^! are ! subject-matt] ( ?is petition2 & :5 we pray t !y may be sanctifi$1 we are n to und]/& h]eby t !y may be made holy2 b t ! hol9ess & glory !re( may be demon/rat$ by him1 & t we may be enabl$ to adore & magnify him agreeably !reunto4 ,n[ ! "n ( ,god may be said to be sanctifi$ ei!r by himself or by 8 p 9 diff]5t respects2 accord+ly1 ,i4 ,we pray t ,god w\ld sanctify1 t is1 demon/rate ! glory ( 8 own "n1 or proclaim & make x visible to ! _w1 s z to excite t adoration & e/eem :i* is due to him4 ,8 "n1 inde$1 has be5 em95tly glorifi$ 9 all ages1 9 ! v>i\s me?ods ( 8 provid5ce & grace2 :]eby 8 p[]1 wisdom1 & goodness h be5 illu/rat$ 9 ! eyes ( angels & m52 &1 9 all 8 works1 he has appe>$ to be a ,god ( inf9ite hol9ess3 ,we !re=e pray t he w\ld cont9ue to glorify ^! p]fections1 & enable u to improve ! displays !re( to our spiritual advantage4 ,?is is a subject ( ! highe/ importance1 )\t :i* we _c give to ,god ! glory due unto 8 "n2 !re=e1 z praise is jo9$ ) pray]1 x is necess>y = u to take a view ( ! v>i\s ways by :i* ,god has manife/$ ! glory ( 8 hol9ess4 ,we might "h consid] h[ he did ?is 9 8 creat+ man at fir/1 )\t ! lea/ blemi% or disposition 9 8 nature to s91 & en/amp$ 8 own image ^u him1 :i* pr9cipally consi/$ 9 hol9ess1 :i* 0 ! greate/ int]nal beauty & ornam5t t he c\ld be end[$ )4 ,b t :i* we %all pr9cipally consid]1 is1 h[ ! hol9ess ( ,god is demon/rat$ 9 8 deal+s ) fall5 man4 ,8 suff]+ s9 to ent] into ! _w1 0 n inconsi/5t ) ! hol9ess ( 8 nature1 s9ce 8 provid5ce1 z has be5 obs]v$ else:]e1 0 n conv]sant ab\t x1 by br++ any "u a natural necessity ( s9n+2 & !re=e !re is n ! lea/ gr\nd to *>ge him1 ) be+ ! au?or ( s94 ,we n[ proce$ to %ew h[ ! hol9ess ( ,god 0 glorifi$ 9 ! disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce t[>ds fall5 man1 & 9 ! me?ods he took 9 ord] to 8 recov]y4 #a4 ,! hol9ess ( ,god 0 glorifi$1 or he sanctifi$ 8 great "n1 9 ! disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce t[>ds fall5 man1 be=e he gave him any hope ( salvation4 ,x _c be suppos$ t ?is rebellion aga9/1 & apo/acy f ,god1 %\ld n be highly res5t$ by him2 accord+ly we read ( 8 proce$+ aga9/ ! rebel z a judge1 *>g+ 8 crime ^u him1 & pass+ s5t5ce pursuant to ! dem]it ( 8 s92 & all ! mis]ies t we are expos$ to1 ei!r 9 ?is life1 or t :i* is to come1 are ! result ( ! display ( 8 hol9ess1 z a s9-rev5g+ ,judge4 ,z soon z ev] our fir/ p>5ts s9n$ aga9/ him1 he *>g$ ! guilt !re( on _! consci5ces1 & !reby fill$ !m ) a dread ( 8 wra?3 ,h5ce proce$$ an incl9ation to flee f 8 pres5ce2 & :5 !y he>d ! voice ( ! ,"l com+ to call !m to an acc\nt = :at !y _h done1 !y 7 afraid4 ,?is is ,god's usual me?od 9 deal+ ) s9ful creatures3 ,he fir/ conv9ces !m ( s9 by ! law1 & awak5s ! consci5ce1 s t 8 t]rors are set 9 array aga9/ x r\nd ab\t1 be=e he speaks good & com=table words by ! gospel3 ,& by ?is means he sanctifies 8 "n1 & !reby discov]s 8 inf9ite hatr$ ( all s93 b we %all pr9cipally consid]1 #b4 ,h[ ,god glorifies 8 hol9ess 9 ! me?od he has tak5 to deliv] man f t guilt & mis]y1 "u :i* he _h br\ght himself4 ,! t]ms ( reconciliation & salvation1 7 su* z t5d$ to secure ! glory ( 8 ju/ice2 & !re=e he insi/$ on a satisfaction to be giv51 )\t mak+ ! lea/ abatem5t ( any "p ( ! debt ( puni%m5t t 0 due = our s92 & accord+ly he sp>$ n 8 own ,son1 ,rom4 viii4 #cb4 b deliv]$ him ov] unto dea?1 & oblig$ him to dr9k ! bitt]e/ "p ( t cup :i* 0 mo/ =midable to nature1 & :i*1 _h x be5 possible1 he w\ld fa9 h be5 excus$ f dr9k+2 !re=e he is repres5t$1 by "o ( ! evangeli/s1 z pray+1 t ,god ! ,fa!r w\ld take ?is cup f him1 ,m>k xiv4 #ce1 #cf4 & by ano!r1 t he w\ld save him f ?is h\r1 ,john xii4 #bg4 ,nev]!less1 he expresses ! utmo/ resignation to ! div9e w2 & be+ s5sible t ?is 0 an exp$i5t to glorify ! hol9ess ( ,god1 he does1 z x 71 give a *eck to ! voice ( nature1 & submits to be> ! puni%m5t he came into ! _w to suff]1 h[ t]rible soev] x might be2 & !re=e says1 ,fa!r glorify ?y "n1 q4 d4 v]4 #bh4 take :at me?od is mo/ exp$i5t to demon/rate ! glory ( ?y hol9ess let ! :ole debt be exact$ on me1 ,i am will+ to pay ! utmo/ f>?+3 ,^u ?is ,god says1 by a voice f heav51 ,i h glorifi$ x1 & w glorify x aga92 t is1 9 e /ep t has be51 or %all be tak51 9 ord] to ! br++ ab\t ! "w ( r$emption1 ,i h hall[$ my "n1 & w d x h]eaft]4 ,&1 9 ?is respect1 ,god's hol9ess 0 glorifi$ 9 f9i%+ transgression1 mak+ an end ( s91 br++ 9 ev]la/+ righte\sness1 & also 9 ! impetration ( r$emption1 by our great ,m$iator & ,surety4 #c4 ,god has sanctifi$ 8 "n 9 all ! me?ods :i* he has tak5 9 ! application ( r$emption1 9 ! v>i\s disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce & grace t[>ds 8 *ur* & p2 & 9 ord] h]eunto1 he has det]m9$1 t if 8 *ildr5 =sake 8 law1 & walk n 9 8 judgem5ts2 if !y break 8 /atutes & keep n 8 comm&m5ts1 he w visit _! transgression ) ! rod1 & _! iniquity ) /ripes1 ,psal4 lxxxix4 #cj1 #cb4 ,& ?is is done to manife/ ! glory ( 8 hol9ess3 ,?\gh he is pleas$ to p>don _! iniquity = ! sake ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness2 yet !y %all "k1 by exp]i5ce1 t he hates x2 & !re=e1 :atev] be 8 designs ( grace1 ) respect to 8 r$eem$ ones1 z to ! ev5t !re(1 !y %all1 not)/&+1 f9d t _! s9 %all n altoge!r g unpuni%$1 ?\gh ?is puni%m5t be n ( ! same k9d ) t :i* 0 suff]$ by ,*ri/1 f ! h& ( v9dictive ju/ice dem&+ satisfaction4 ,moreov]1 ,god has sanctifi$ 8 "n1 9 t he has connect$ sanctification ) salvation2 !re=e he has said1 ,)\t hol9ess no man %all see ! ,"l1 ,heb4 xii4 #ad4 ,he fir/ makes 8 p holy1 & !n happy2 e m]cy t he be/[s1 is a motive or inducem5t to hol9ess2 & all ! ord9ances & means ( grace are made subs]vi5t to answ] ?is end4 ,"h we may take occasion to obs]ve ! v>i\s me?ods1 :]eby ,god has sanctifi$ 8 "n1 9 all 8 deal+s ) 8 *ur*1 9 ! v>i\s ages !re(1 bo? be=e & s9ce our ,savi\r's inc>nation2 7#a47 ,"u ! legal disp5sation4 ,! p1 :om he *ose out ( all ! nations ( ! e>?1 & call$ !m by 8 "n2 among :om he design$ to magnify 8 p]fections 9 su* a way1 z argu$ !m to be ! peculi> objects ( 8 reg>d above all o!rs1 z he design$ to make !m high 9 "n1 9 praise1 & 9 hon\r2 ^! are /yl$ an holy p1 ,deut4 xxvi4 #ai4 & else:]e1 hol9ess unto ! ,"l1 ,j]4 ii4 #c4 & ! wond]ful ?+s t he did = !m 9 de/roy+ _! enemies1 :5 he br\ght !m out ( ,egyptian bondage1 gave !m occasion to celebrate 8 "n1 z a ,god glori\s 9 hol9ess1 fe>ful 9 praises1 do+ wond]s1 ,exod4 xv4 #aa4 & ! wor%ip t he e/abli%$ among !m 0 su*1 9 :i* he expressly requir$ hol9ess1 bo? 9 he>t & life2 & :51 at any "t1 !y ca/ a reproa* on 8 p]fections1 or defil$ & debas$ 8 holy in/itutions1 he te/ifi$ 8 displeasure aga9/ !m 9 ! highe/ degree3 ,( ?is we h v>i\s in/ances 9 ! judgm5ts :i* he has execut$ on p>ticul> p]sons = n p]=m+ :at he _h comm&$1 ) ! greate/ exactness1 9 ^? ?+s :i* relat$ to 8 wor%ip3 ,?us :5 ,nadab & ,abihu (f]$ /range fire1 !y 7 dev\r$1 be=e ! ,"l1 by fire f heav51 ,lev4 x4 #a1 #b4 ,&1 :5 ,david 0 br++ ! ark ( ,god to ,j]usalem1 we read1 t ,uzzah put =? 8 h& to take hold ( x to prev5t its fall+1 :5 %ak5 by ! ox51 :i* he1 d\btless1 did ) a good design1 & x is !re=e call$ an error1 r ?an a presumptu\s s92 yet x is said1 t ! ang] ( ! ,"l 0 k9dl$ aga9/ him1 s t he smote him t he di$ by x1 #b ,sam4 vi4 #f1 #g4 ?is be+ contr>y to an express law :i* ,god _h giv51 t ! sons ( ,koha? %\ld be> ! ark1 b !y %\ld n t\* x1 or any holy ?+ t 0 cov]$1 le/ !y die1 ,numb4 iv4 #ae4 ,& else:]e we read1 t "s ( ! m5 ( ,be?%eme%1 because !y _h look$ into ! ark ( ! ,"l1 7 smitt51 s t fifty ?\s&1 & ?reescore & t5 ( !m di$1 #a ,sam4 vi4 #ai4 inasmu* z ,god _h =bidd5 t any %\ld indulge _! curiosity1 s f> z to look on ! holy ?+s on pa9 ( dea?1 ,numb4 iv4 #bj4 ,& he also ?reat5$ ! *ildr5 ( ,israel ) dea?1 if any ( !m :o 7 n appo9t$ to m9i/] 9 holy ?+s1 came nigh ! tab]nacle ( ! congregation1 s z to p]=m t s]vice :i* !y 7 n sanctifi$ or call$ to1 s9ce ?is 0 reckon$ no o!r ?an an in/ance ( pr(an5ess 9 !m4 ,& if ,a>on himself1 ^: (fice 0 to g into ! holie/ ( all to p]=m ! ye>ly s]vice1 9 :i* he 0 to make atonem5t = ! s9s ( ! :ole congregation1 presum$ to d ?is1 at any o!r "t b t day :i* ,god _h appo9t$1 he 0 to be puni%$ ) dea?1 ,lev4 xvi4 #b4 ,&1 :5 any ?+ 0 br\ght into ! wor%ip ( ,god1 contr>y to :at he _h in/itut$1 :i* 0 reckon$ no o!r ?an a pr(an+ x1 ,god hall[$ 8 own "n1 by p\r+ =? 8 wra? on ^? :o gave occasion to1 or compli$ ) x4 ,?us :5 ,j]oboam1 set up calves 9 ,be!l & ,dan1 made prie/s ( ! l[e/ ( ! p1 :i* 7 n ( ! sons ( ,levi1 orda9$ fea/s l ^? :i* ,god _h appo9t$2 &1 9 _m o!r in/ances1 corrupt$ 8 wor%ip1 :]eby ! p1 :o compli$ ) him h]e91 7 l$ aside f ,god1 x is said1 ,?is became s9 unto ! h\se ( ,j]oboam1 ev5 to cut x (f1 & to de/roy x f (f ! face ( ! e>?1 #a ,k+s xii4 #bi-cc4 comp>$ ) *ap4 xiii4 #cd4 ,& :5 ,ahaz erect$ an alt>1 accord+ to ! patt]n ( t :i* he saw at ,damascus1 & sacrific$ to ! gods ( ! p1 f :om he _h took ! patt]n !re(1 ?is br\ght ru9 on him & 8 k+dom1 #b ,k+s xvi4 #aj4 comp>$ ) #b ,*ron4 xxviii4 #bc4 ,& :5 ,uzziah usurp$ ! prie/'s (fice1 by (f]+ inc5se 9 ! temple1 ,god imm$iately te/ifi$ 8 displeasure aga9/ him1 by smit+ him ) leprosy2 :]eby he 0 sep>at$ f ! congregation ( ! ,"l1 & r5d]$ unfit to gov]n 8 p to ! day ( 8 dea?1 #b ,*ron4 xxvi4 #af1 #bj1 #ba4 ,& :5 holy m51 9 any in/ance1 h n sanctifi$ 8 "n 9 ! eyes ( ! p1 ,god has highly res5t$ x3 ,?us :5 ,moses & ,a>on spake unadvis$ly ) _! lips1 ^u :i* acc\nt !y are said n to sanctify ! "n ( ,god at ! wat]s ( ,m]ibah he tells !m1 t !re=e !y %\ld n br+ ! *ildr5 ( ,israel into ! l& ( ,canaan1 b %\ld die 9 ! wild]ness1 ,numb4 xx4 #ab4 ,&1 z we h _m in/ances ( ! judgm5ts ( ,god on p>ticul> p]sons1 = n sanctify+ 8 "n2 s we h a public & visible display ( 8 hol9ess1 9 8 deal+s ) ! :ole nation ( ,israel1 aft] _! _m revolts f him1 :5 !y s]v$ o!r gods1 & n only corrupt$1 b laid aside 8 in/itutions1 & 7 guilty ( ^? vile abom9ations1 :i* 7 inconsi/5t ) ! lea/ pret5sions to hol9ess2 ,god sanctifi$ 8 own "n1 n only by reprov+ !m by ! prophets1 b s5d+ ^? _m judgm5ts :i* 7 ! =]unn]s ( t desolation1 :i* !y _h reason to expect1 & !n by deliv]+ !m into ! h& ( ^? :o c>ri$ !m captive1 ,israel into ,assyria1 & ,judah into ,babylon4 ,?is leads u to consid]1 7#c47 ,h[ ,god has1 & /ill cont9ues to sanctify 8 "n1 "u ! gospel-disp5sation4 ,our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o is ! ,head & ,savi\r ( 8 *ur*1 has1 9 8 :ole adm9i/ration1 set =? ! glory ( ,god's hol9ess4 ,?is appe>s1 #a4 ,9 t he came into ! _w1 ) a commission f 8 ,fa!r1 to engage 9 ! "w ( our r$emption2 & accord+ly he is said to h be5 sanctifi$ & s5t into x = ?is v purpose1 ,john x4 #cf4 ,&1 :5 he ent]$ on 8 public m9i/ry1 he produc$ 8 commission1 & gave und5iable pro(s t he 0 ! ,messiah1 ! p]son :om ,god ! ,fa!r _h seal$1 & set ov] 8 h\se to manage ?is great affair4 ,e miracle :i* he wr\ght1 0 a div9e te/imony = ! confirmation ( ?is tru?1 t ! gospel-disp5sation took its rise f ,*ri/ our great ,m$iator1 & 0 a glori\s display ( ! hol9ess ( ,god2 & ! _w c\ld n h ! lea/ gr\nd to ?9k !y 7 impos$ on1 :5 !y conclud$ t ?is ,jesus 0 he t 0 to come into ! _w 7accord+ to ! pr$ictions ( all ! holy prophets t w5t be=e him7 to erect t disp5sation 9 :i* 8 own & 8 ,fa!r's glory 7 em95tly to %9e =?1 & !reby ! "n ( ,god 0 to be hall[$ 9 a great] degree ?an x _h ev] be5 be=e4 #b4 ,god sanctifies 8 own "n "u ! gospel-disp5sation1 9 rais+ ,*ri/ f ! dead1 aft] he _h f9i%$ ! "w :i* he came into ! _w ab\t2 9 :i* respect x may be said ( him1 t =1 or aft] ! suff]+ ( dea?1 he 0 cr[n$ ) glory & hon\r1 ,heb4 ii4 #i4 & put into a capacity ( apply+ ! r$emption :i* he _h pur*as$1 s t ,god ! ,fa!r glorifi$ ! ,son1 t ! ,son also might glorify him1 ,john xvii4 #a4 ,t ?is 0 n done till he _h made a full satisfaction to ! ju/ice ( ,god1 & !reby glorifi$ 8 hol9ess to ! utmo/1 has be5 already consid]$2 aft] ?is he ent]$ ^u 8 glory2 & f t "t ! gospel-disp5sation might1 by way ( em95cy1 be said to beg91 ^u :i* occasion we may apply ! words ( ! ,psalmi/1 #8,s+ unto ! ,"l ye sa9ts ( 81 & give ?anks at ! remembrance ( 8 hol9ess1' ,psal4 xxx4 #d4 #c4 ,god sanctifi$ or hall[$ 8 "n 9 ! me?od :i* he took 9 8 deal+s ) ! ,jewi% nation1 aft] ,*ri/'s asc5sion into heav51 :i* made way = ! e/abli%m5t ( ! gospel-*ur*1 & 0 9 itself an awful display ( 8 hol9ess4 ,x mu/ be suppos$1 t ! treatm5t1 :i* our ,savi\r met ) f t nation1 :o might be said h]e9 to fill up ! measure ( _! iniquities to ! utmo/1 w\ld be foll[$ ) "s t]rible displays ( div9e v5geance2 & ?us x 01 z appe>$ by ! utt] ru9 ( _! civil & religi\s lib]ties1 :i* 7 ! imm$iate consequ5ce !re(2 & ?is is a visible pro( ( ! tru? ( ! ,*ri/ian religion1 & a v awful in/ance ( ,god's be+ sanctifi$ 9 !m4 #d4 ,! hol9ess ( ,god f>!r appe>s 9 ! me?ods :i* he took to propagate 8 gospel ?r\gh ! _w1 :i* 0 n to be done by might or p[]1 nor by ^? me?ods ( secul> policy1 :]eby civil /ates are advanc$2 b by 8 ,_s1 :]eby !y :o 7 call$1 7 suffici5tly qualifi$ = ?is important "w2 :o prea*$ ! gospel to all nations1 accord+ to ! commission t 0 giv5 !m1 confirm$ x by miracles1 & 7 in/rum5tal 9 ga!r+ a p out ( ! _w1 t yield$ !mselves will+ subjects to ,*ri/1 a p call$ by 8 "n1 & subject$ & entirely devot$ to him4 #e4 ,! hol9ess ( ,god appe>s 9 all ^? doctr9es :i* 7 prea*$1 on :i* ! fai? ( ! *ur* is built1 & ^? ord9ances 9 :i* !y 7 to express _! subjection to ,*ri/1 & hope ( salvation by him4 #a/1 ,! doctr9es ( ! gospel are all pure & holy2 _! great design is to set =? ! h>mony ( ! div9e p]fections1 z display$ 9 ! me?od ( salvation by ,jesus ,*ri/2 & to induce ^? :o are made p>tak]s !re(1 to s]ve him 9 hol9ess & righte\sness2 & !re is no gospel-doctr9e t gives ! lea/ c\nt5ance1 or leads to lic5ti\sness4 ,none h a "r to claim an int]e/ 9 ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 or to hope = t salvation :i* he has pur*as$1 b !y :o believe1 & none c be said to believe1 to ! sav+ ( ! s\l1 b !y :o are enabl$ to p]=m all ^? duties1 :]eby x w appe>1 t !y are an holy1 z well z an happy p4 #b;dly1 ,all ^? ord9ances :i* ,*ri/ has in/itut$ 9 ! gospel1 h a t5d5cy to set =? ! hol9ess ( ,god4 ,:at ^! are1 has be5 consid]$ "u =ego+ answ]s2 z also1 t !y 7 in/itut$ by ,*ri/1 & t no creature has a "r to inv5t any modes ( wor%ip1 or make any additions to 8 in/itutions1 )\t incurr+ ! guilt ( deprav+ & sully+ ! beauty ( gospel-wor%ip#aad2 & !re=e all t ,i %all add "u ?is head1 is1 t z ^! are set ap>t1 & sanctifi$ by ,god1 to be means ( grace1 & pl$ges ( 8 pres5ce2 s !y1 :o engage h]e91 are to d x ) ?is view1 t !y may be made holy 9 all conv]sation1 z he :o ha? call$ !m is holy2 & h]eby ,god sanctifies 8 own "n 9 ! disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce & grace4 ,n[ :5 we pray1 ,hall[$ be ?y "n1 ) a p>ticul> view to :at ,god does 9 ord] h]eunto1 we adore him ) an holy trembl+1 :5 we behold ! displays ( 8 v9dictive ju/ice 9 puni%+ s92 & if he sees x necess>y to secure 8 own hon\r z ! gov]nor ( ! _w1 s t )\t x he w\ld n appe> to be an holy ,god1 nor ! glory ( 8 tru? 9 ^? ?reat5+s :i* he has d5\nc$ aga9/ s91 discov]$1 we are fully satisfi$ t all 8 ways are "r1 z acquiesc+ 9 8 provid5ce2 & :5 8 judgm5ts are made manife/1 we say1 ,hall[$ be ?y "n4 ,h[ev]1 :5 we put up ?is petition1 ) a p>ticul> view to ,god's execut+ 8 ?reat5$ v5geance on 8 enemies1 sev]al cautions are to be us$4 ,z1 #a/1 ,we are to take he$ t we d n d ?is out ( hatr$ to ! p]sons ( any1 = ev5 !y :o are ! monum5ts ( div9e ju/ice1 9 :om ,god w be glorifi$ z a s9-rev5g+ judge1 are ! objects ( our compassion1 z !y are mis]able1 h[ mu* soev] t s91 :i* is ! cause !re(1 is to be hat$ & dete/$ by u4 #b;dly1 ,we mu/ always pray1 t ,god w\ld r conv]t ?an de/roy 8 enemies1 7 x consi/5t ) 8 purpose1 :i* mu/ be accompli%$4 #c;dly1 ,we are nev] call$ to pray expressly = ! damnation ( any "o1 h[ great an enemy soev] he may h be5 to ,god or u2 b r1 on ! o!r h&1 t ,god w\ld glorify 8 "n 9 8 salvation by ,jesus ,*ri/4 #d?ly1 ,if we pray t ,god w\ld prev5t ^? evils1 :i* 8 *ur* is expos$ to1 ?r\gh ! p[] or malice ( its enemies1 &1 9 ord] !reunto1 t he w\ld remove !m out ( ! way1 t !y may n be able to hurt !m2 ?is is to be consid]$ only z an exp$i5t = _! safety1 s t if "o ( ! two mu/ suff] ru91 we r desire t x may be 8 enemies ?an 8 p4 ,we %\ld be glad if ,god w\ld be pleas$ to br+ ab\t ! welf>e ( 8 *ur* "s o!r way2 b if n1 :5 we pray t 8 "n h]e9 may be hall[$1 x is pr9cipally ) submission to 8 w1 & an humble ackn[l$gm5t t all 8 judgm5ts are "r4 ,?us conc]n+ ,god's sanctify+ 8 own "n1 z ! subject-matt] ( our pray] 9 ?is petition4 ,,ii4 ,:5 we pray1 ,hall[$ be ?y "n1 we signify our desire t we may be enabl$ to glorify ,god 9 e ?+ :]eby he makes himself kn[n3 ,9 :i* !re is some?+ suppos$1 namely1 t all m5 are utt]ly unable & dis9cl9$1 ( !mselves1 to hon\r ,god aright1 or to improve ! v>i\s displays ( 8 glory1 :i* we behold 9 8 ^w & works3 ,?is arises f ! s9fulness ( our nature1 our ali5ation f1 & opposition to an holy ,god2 s t )\t ! assi/ance ( 8 ,_s1 we are n able to d any ?+ t is good2 & !re=e we pray t ,god w\ld make u holy1 by r5d]+ ! means ( grace conducive !reunto1 t we may give him ! glory due to 8 "n4 ,b ! ?+ m especially pray$ =1 ) respect to ourselves & o!rs is1 t we may be enabl$ to act suitably to ! discov]ies :i* ,god has made ( 8 div9e p]fections2 t we may adore 8 wisdom1 p[]1 & goodness 9 all he does1 & wor%ip him 9 all ord9ances 9 an holy mann]1 or1 z ! ,psalmi/ expresses x1 ,wor%ip ! ,"l 9 ! beauty ( hol9ess1 ,psal4 xxix4 #b4 ,we are also to desire t all 8 holy in/itutions may be made means ( grace to u1 t we may be sanctifi$ by 8 tru?1 t behold+1 z 9 a glass1 ! glory ( ! ,"l1 we may be trans=m$ into 8 image1 consi/+ ( hol9ess & righte\sness1 t we may h an high e/eem ( e ?+ :]eby he makes himself kn[n1 & glorify him 9 ?\ght1 ^w1 & de$4 #a4 ,t we may nev] ?9k or speak ( ! div9e p]fections1 b ) a becom+ rev]5ce1 & suitable acts ( fai?1 agreeably !reunto2 t :5 he discov]s himself z a ,god ( inf9ite wisdom1 we may n only admire ! traces & foot/eps !re(1 z !y are visible 9 all 8 works1 b desire t we may !reby be made wise unto salvation4 ,:5 we conceive ( him z a ,god ( inf9ite p[]1 we are to desire t he w\ld enable u to h rec\rse to him1 to "w all t grace 9 u :i* c be effect$ by none b him ) :om all ?+s are possible4 ,&1 :5 he discov]s himself z a ,god ( inf9ite goodness & m]cy1 t we may be enc\rag$ to hope t we %all be made p>tak]s !re(1 by 8 communicat+ to u ! bless+s t accompany salvation4 ,& :5 he reveals himself z a ,god ( inf9ite hol9ess1 t we may be con=m$ to him1 9 "s measure1 s z to be enabl$ to hate & fly f e ?+ :i* is contr>y !reunto2 & t all s91 :i* conta9s 9 x a reflection on ! purity ( 8 nature1 z well z a contempt ( 8 au?ority1 may be abhorr$ & dete/$ by u4 ,& :5 he discov]s himself z a ,god ( inf9ite fai?fulness1 a ,god t keepe? cov5ant & m]cy1 to !m t fe> him1 :o has made _m promises respect+ _! salvation1 & w c]ta9ly accompli% !m1 t we may dep5d ^u1 & put our tru/ 9 him2 t he w\ld rememb] 8 good ^w unto u1 ^u :i* he ha? caus$ u to hope4 ,:5 he makes himself kn[n z our ,creator1 he ! ,pott]1 & we ! clay1 t we may be well pleas$ ) all ! disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce t[>ds u1 z consid]+ t he has a "r to d :at he w ) 8 own4 ,& :5 he reveals himself z our ,r$eem]1 we are to pray1 t we may be able to conclude1 t we are b\ght ) t invaluable price1 :i* ,*ri/ gave = 8 elect3 ,& if we h a com=table hope conc]n+ our int]e/ !re91 t we may walk z becomes ^? :o are h]eby laid "u ! highe/ obligations to love him1 & live to him4 #b4 ,t we may wor%ip him 9 a "r mann]1 9 all 8 ord9ances3 ,accord+ly1 :5 he enc\rages u to att5d to :at he imp>ts !re91 z 9 he>+1 or read+ ! ^w1 we pray1 t we may be enabl$ to receive ! tru? 9 ! love !re(1 & improve x z t :i* is n ! ^w ( m51 b ( ,god1 :i* effectually worke? 9 !m t believe1 #a ,!ss4 ii4 #ac4 t we may e/eem x z ! only infallible rule ( fai? & duty2 t we may be enabl$ to hide x 9 our he>ts1 t we may n s9 aga9/ him1 ,psal4 cxix4 #aa4 ,& :5 we %\ld draw nigh to him 9 pray]1 9 :i* he requires1 t we %\ld sanctify 8 "n z a ,god all-suffici5t1 on :om we dep5d = ! supply ( our wants2 or :5 we bless & praise him = :at we h receiv$1 t ! frame ( our spirits may be suit$ to ! spirituality & importance ( ! duty we are engag$ 91 t we may n be l ^? :om our ,savi\r speaks (1 :o draw nigh to him ) _! m\?s1 & hon\r him ) _! lips1 :ile _! he>t is f> f him1 ,matt4 xv4 #h4 #c4 ,z ,god makes himself kn[n to u by 8 works1 we are to beg ( him1 t 9 ! "w ( creation1 we may see & admire 8 et]nal p[] & ,godhead1 & 9 8 works ( common provid5ce1 z uphold+ & gov]n+ all ?+s1 we may take occasion to adore ! manifold wisdom ( ,god1 8 almighty p[]1 & ! inexhau/ible treasure ( 8 goodness :i* appe>s !re93 ,b m especially :5 he discov]s himself 9 ! graci\s disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce1 9 ^? ?+s :i* h an imm$iate ref]5ce to our salvation1 we are to beg ( him1 n only t he w\ld enable u to look on !m ) admiration2 b1 p>ticul>ly1 to express our love & ?ankfulness to ,*ri/ our great ,m$iator & ,advocate1 z ^? :o humbly tru/ & hope t we h an int]e/ 9 him by fai?4 ,?us conc]n+ our reque/+ ^! ?+s = ourselves4 ,we might "h obs]ve some?+ conc]n+ our do+ x = o!rs1 = :om we are to pray1 t !y may h ! highe/ e/eem = ,god 9 all ^? respects & consequ5tly t 8 "n may be kn[n ?r\gh\t ! :ole _w1 n b>ely z ! ,god ( nature1 b z he has reveal$ himself 9 8 ^w2 & !re=e we are to pray1 t ! way ( salvation1 by ,*ri/1 may be kn[n1 & 8 "n ador$ & magnifi$ z a ,r$eem] & ,savi\r 9 ^? p>ts ( ! _w1 :i* are1 at pres5t1 de/itute ( gospel-light2 & t1 :]e ! ^w is prea*$1 x may be receiv$ ) fai? & love1 t !y :o are call$ ,*ri/ians may walk m becom+ t relation :i* !y /& 9 to ! bless$ ,jesus4 ,?us conc]n+ ! subject-matt] ( our reque/s 9 ?is petition1 respect+ ,god's enabl+ u & o!rs1 to glorify him 9 e ?+ by :i* he makes himself kn[n4 ,!re are two ?+s inf]r$ f h5ce 9 ! close ( ?is answ]4 7#a47 ,t :5 we pray1 t ,god w\ld sanctify 8 "n1 x is1 9 effect1 to desire t he w\ld prev5t & remove e ?+ :i* is di%on\rable to x4 ,"s ?+s t5d to ca/ s great a reproa* on ! "n ( ,god1 t s9n]s are h]eby h>d5$ 9 _! opposition to him2 z ,david1 by 8 s91 is said to h giv5 great occasion to ! enemies ( ! ,"l to blaspheme1 #b ,sam4 xii4 #ad4 ,& ,god is highly di%on\r$ by ^? op5 & sc&al\s s9s :i* are committ$ by su* z make a pr(ession ( religion2 :]eby x appe>s t !y are /rang]s to ! p[] !re(1 & lay a /umbl+-block 9 ! way ( ^? :o are too ready to take an e/imate ( ! ways ( ,god1 f ! conv]sation ( !m1 :o 9 words pr(ess1 b 9 works d5y him4 ,"s d5y ! v be+1 p]fections & provid5ce ( ,god1 or be+ ignorant ( him1 wor%ip !y "k n :at2 & !re are o!rs :o treat ?+s sacr$ ) pr(an5ess & scurrility2 &1 in/ead ( sanctify+ ! "n ( ,god1 op5ly blaspheme & ca/ a contempt on all 8 sacr$ in/itutions4 ,!re=e1 #a4 ,we are to pray1 t ,god w\ld prev5t & remove a!ism4 ,:5 p]sons n only act z ?\gh !re 7 no ,god1 b1 ) blasphemy1 & d>+ insol5ce1 express ?is 9 words3 ,^! are g5]ally h>d5$ 9 _! iniquities1 & bid defiance to 8 ju/ice2 z ?\gh !y 71 z x is said ( ! ,levia?an1 made )\t fe>1 ,job xii4 #cc4 & 7 n appreh5sive ( any ill consequ5ces t w ensue h]eupon4 ,^! are n to be conv9c$ by argum5ts1 ?\gh !re is no?+ t occurs 9 ! works ( creation & provid5ce1 b :at might confute & put !m to sil5ce1 did !y duly att5d to x3 ,!re=e we are to pray1 t ,god w\ld ass]t 8 div9e be+ & p]fections1 & give !m "s conv9c+ pro( !re(1 by impress+ ! dread & t]ror ( 8 wra? ^u _! consci5ces1 t h]eby !y may le>n n to blaspheme2 or t he w\ld give !m t int]nal light1 by :i* !y may be br\ght to adore & sanctify 8 "n4 ,& :]eas !re are multitudes ( practical a!i/s1 :o behave !mselves z ?\gh !re 7 no ,god to obs]ve :at !y d1 or puni% !m = x1 !re=e !y presumptu\sly conclude1 t !y may rebel )\t be+ call$ to an acc\nt2 we are to pray1 t ,god1 by 8 grace1 w\ld prev5t & f5ce aga9/ prevail+ impiety1 by work+ a ?or\gh re=mation 9 ! he>ts ( m51 to ! end t practical godl9ess may be promot$1 & !reby he may be glorifi$4 #b4 ,we are to pray1 t ,god w\ld prev5t & remove t ignorance :i* is inconsi/5t ) p]sons sanctify+ 8 "n4 ,?is respects1 m especially ! n kn[+ or enquir+ into ^? great doctr9es1 :i* are ( ! highe/ importance1 & m directly t5d to ! advanc+ ! glory ( ,god1 & ! obta9+ et]nal life4 ,9 ^! :o are de/itute ( div9e revelation1 ?is ignorance is inv9cible2 !re=e1 ) respect to su*1 we are to pray1 t ,god w\ld grant to !m ! means ( grace1 by s5d+ 8 gospel among !m2 t !y :o sit 9 d>kness1 & 9 ! region & %ad[ ( dea?1 may h a glori\s light %9+ ab\t !m1 :]eby !y may be made acqua9t$ ) ! way ( salvation by ,jesus ,*ri/3 ,b !re are o!rs :o sit "u ! s\nd ( ! gospel1 & yet rema9 /rang]s to ! great doctr9es !re(1 :o h no love to ! tru?1 & act z ?\gh x did n belong to !m1 to /udy ! scriptures2 ^! are wilfully ignorant1 l ^? :o are said to hate k1 & n to *oose ! fe> ( ! ,"l1 ,prov4 i4 #bi4 ,we are to pray1 ) reg>d to su*1 t 9 ord] to _! sanctify+ ! "n ( ,god1 !y may be l$ into ! k ( ^? great doctr9es1 9 :i* ! glory ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 is set =?1 z x is 9 ! "w ( r$emption by ,*ri/1 toge!r ) ! way 9 :i* righte\sness & life may be atta9$2 & t !y may "k :at are ^? graces :i* are insep>ably connect$ )1 & necess>y to salvation4 #c4 ,we are to pray1 t ,god w\ld prev5t or remove idolatry2 & t ei!r su* z is m gross & practis$ by ! ,hea!n & o!rs1 :o give t wor%ip to creatures1 t is due to ,god alone2 or else1 t idolatry :i* may be obs]v$ 9 ! he>ts & lives ( _m1 :o ?\gh !y abhor ! gross] acts !re(1 are1 nev]!less1 guilty ( ?is s91 9 t !y love ! creature m ?an ,god4 ,?is is :at we all are ei!r *>geable )1 or 9 dang] (1 :i* is directly contr>y to our sanctify+ ! "n ( ,god3 ,!re=e we are to pray1 ) respect to ! =m]1 t he w\ld conv9ce !m :at !y falsely call wor%ip1 is a di%on\r to1 & abhorr$ by him2 &1 ) respect to ! latt]1 t he des]ves our supreme love1 & w n admit ( any ?+ to /& 9 competition ) him2 & t he w\ld enable u to love him ) all our he>t1 s\l1 m9d1 & /r5g?3 ,&1 9 ord] h]eunto1 t he w\ld deliv] u f ! iniquity ( covet\sness1 or ^? inord9ate affections1 :]eby we are incl9$ immod]ately to pursue aft] ! _w1 :i* is inconsi/5t ) an heav5ly conv]sation2 & t we may be kept f self-seek+1 or tru/+ to our own righte\sness = ju/ification1 or giv+ t glory to any o!r :i* is due to ,god alone4 #d4 ,we are also to pray = ! prev5t+ & removal ( t pr(an5ess :i* is contr>y to ! sanctify+ ! "n ( ,god2 t p]sons may n give !mselves t lib]ty1 :i* _m d1 to treat ?+s sacr$ 9 a common way1 or make religion ! subject ( wit & droll]y2 :i* is v disgu/ful to ! e>s ( ^? :o h an awe ( ,god on _! spirits1 & altoge!r unbecom+ p]sons pr(ess+ godl9ess4 ,we are also to beg1 t ,god w\ld deliv] u f engag+ 9 religi\s duties 9 a =mal way1 z ?\gh 8 "n 7 to be sanctifi$ only by an ext]nal %ew or appe>ance ( religion1 )\t t int]nal frame or disposition ( he>t :i* is requir$ 9 all ^? :o draw nigh to him 9 an holy mann]2 & also t we may be kept f mak+ any innovation 9 ! wor%ip ( ,god1 & !reby pr(ane x1 :ile we pret5d to add to ! beauty !re(1 & its acceptabl5ess 9 8 sight2 :i* is s f> f hall[+ 8 "n1 t x is highly provok+ to him4 7#b47 ,ano!r ?+ inf]r$ f ! acc\nt we h _h ( ^? me?ods by :i* ! "n ( ,god is said to be sanctifi$1 is1 t we are to beg ( him1 t1 by 8 ov]rul+ provid5ce1 he w\ld direct & dispose ( all ?+s to 8 own glory4 ,?is is 8 imm$iate "w2 )\t :i* 8 "n w\ld n be sanctifi$ by 8 creatures4 ,& x consi/s 9 8 br++ a rev5ue ( glory to himself1 out ( ^? ?+s t seem to be subv]sive ( x4 ,x is "o ( ! glories ( provid5ce1 t h]eby ,god br+s good out ( evil1 & r5d]s "s ?+s subs]vi5t to 8 int]e/1 :i*1 9 !mselves1 h a t5d5cy to ov]?r[ x4 ,?is may be obs]v$ 9 sev]al ?+s consequ5t ^u ! s9s & p]secutions ( ! *ur*4 ,?us :5 ,israel revolt$ f ,god1 by mak+ ! gold5 calf 9 ! wild]ness1 he fir/ humbl$ !m greatly = x1 & !n spirit$ !m ) zeal to execute judgm5t on ^? :o did n rep5t ( x2 & aft]w>ds1 :51 at ,moses's intreaty1 he =gave ?is s91 he fill$ !m ) a zeal = ! e/abli%+ 8 wor%ip equal to t :i* _h be5 express$ be=e 9 pr(an+ 8 "n2 s t1 z !y !n p>t$ ) _! gold5 e>-r+s1 to make ! idol :i* !y wor%ipp$1 ,exod4 xxxii4 #b1 #c4 n[ !y make a v l>ge contribution = ! build+ ( ! tab]nacle1 *ap4 xxxv4 #ba-bi4 & xxxvi4 #e1 #f4 ,& :51 by _! abom9able idolatry1 !y _h provok$ ,god to give !m into ! h&s ( ^? t c>ri$ !m captive into ,babylon3 ,?is 0 s f> ov]-rul$ by 8 provid5ce1 z t !y 7 nev] guilty ( idolatry aft]w>ds1 :atev] temptations !y _h to x !re92 s t :5 !y 7 return$ f captivity1 h[ mu* soev] !y 7 *>geable ) want ( zeal = ! build+ ! temple1 & sett+ up public wor%ip 9 x1 ,hag4 i4 #i4 or1 = _m o!r crimes1 9 t ! prie/s s\ght _! secul> int]e/ r ?an ! glory ( ,god1 9 p]=m+ sev]al bran*es ( _! (fice 9 a pr(ane mann]1 & !reby r5d]+ ! public wor%ip contemptible1 & (f]+ ! refuse ( ! flock 9 sacrifice to ,god1 = :i* !y 7 reprov$ by him1 ,mal4 i4 #aj4 seq4 yet we nev] f9d !m reprov$ = idolatry aft] _! captivity4 ,?is "s ?9k to be ! mean+ ( t vision :i* ! prophet ,ze*>iah _h ( ! woman :o 0 call$ wick$ness1 sitt+ ! mid/ ( ,ephah2 & ?is be+ born by two wom5 t _h w+s l ! w+s ( a /ork into ! l& ( ,%9>1 viz4 ,*aldea1 to build an h\se = x1 ,ze*4 v4 #g1-aa4 s t x might !re be e/abli%$1 & set ^u h] own base1 intimat+ t ! idolatry ( ! ,hea!n %\ld n spread itself among ! ,israelites z x _h done1 b be conf9$ to ^? p>ts ( ! _w :i* _h set x up be=e2 & !re=e ?is is consid]$ z :at 0 ! prop] seat !re(1 & n ! *ur*4 ,& ?is seems also to be =etold by ! prophet ,hosea1 :5 he says1 t ! *ildr5 ( ,israel1 aft] !y _h be5 _m days )\t a k+1 )\t a prie/1 & )\t a sacrifice2 adds1 t !y %\ld be )\t an image1 ,hos4 iii4 #d4 ,! =m] 0 an affliction1 & d5otes1 t !y %\ld h _! civil & religi\s /ate brok5 & discont9u$2 ! latt] seems to intimate1 t provid5ce w\ld s f> ov]-rule ?is1 t !y %\ld be dis9cl9$ & av]se to idolatry1 z !y are at ?is day1 ?\gh1 9 o!r respects1 altoge!r ali5at$ f ,god4 ,& all ! p]secutions :i* ! *ur* has met ) f its enemies1 ) a design to br+ ab\t its ru9 & de/ruction1 h be5 ov]-rul$ = ! fur!rance ( ! gospel4 ,?us :5 ,saul1 be=e 8 conv]sion1 made havock ( ! *ur*1 ent]+ into e h\se1 & hal+ m5 & wom51 committ$ !m to prison2 s t a great p]secution 0 rais$ aga9/ x by 8 in/igation2 & ! p ( ,god c\ld n meet safely at ,j]usalem1 b 7 scatt]$ abroad ?r\gh\t ! regions ( ,judea & ,sam>ia1 ,acts viii4 #a1-e4 ?is 0 ord]$1 by ! provid5ce ( ,god1 = ! great] spread ( ! gospel1 s t ! ,sam>itans receiv$ ! ^w ( ,god4 ,& 9 foll[+ ages1 we may obs]ve1 t :atev] attempts h be5 made aga9/ ! int]e/ ( ,*ri/ 9 ! _w1 !y h1 contr>y to ! design ( 8 enemies1 be5 made subs]vi5t to ! promot+ its great] advancem5t1 z "s h obs]v$1 t ! blood ( ! m>tyrs has be5 ! se$ ( ! *ur*2 & h]e9 ! ,psalmi/'s pr$iction has be5 fulfill$1 ,surely ! wra? ( man %all praise !e1 & ! rema9d] ( wra? %alt ?\ re/ra91 ,psal4 lxxvi4 #aj4 & (t5times1 :5 ! gospel has1 l ! sea1 lo/ gr\nd 9 "o "p ( ! _w1 x has ga9$ x 9 ano!r4 ,moreov]1 we may obs]ve1 t ,god glorifies 8 hol9ess by ov]-rul+ ! falls & misc>riages ( p>ticul> believ]s1 z h]eby !y are made m humble1 wat*ful1 & circumspect = ! future2 &1 :5 re/or$ f _! backslid+s1 put ^u admir+ 8 grace1 & excit$ to ?ankfulness1 :i* ! nature ( ! ?+ requires4 ,!y also take occasion f h5ce1 to w>n o!rs1 le/ !y be entangl$ 9 ! same sn>e1 out ( :i* !y h escap$2 or1 if fall51 to recomm5d to !m ^? me?ods ( div9e grace :]e !y h be5 recov]$4 ,?is improvem5t ! ,psalmi/ made ( ! deal+s ( ,god ) him1 :5 he speaks ( 8 be+ br\ght out ( an horrible pit1 out ( ! miry clay2 8 feet set ^u a rock1 & 8 go+s e/abli%$2 he adds1 _m %all see x & fe>1 & %all tru/ 9 ! ,"l1 ,psal4 xl4 #b1 #c4 ,& :5 ,god's p h be5 greatly deject$ "u ! tr\bles !y h met )2 he has ov]-rul$ ?is = ! re/or+ com=ts to !m1 & !n enabl+ !m to com=t o!rs1 9 l afflictions1 :i*1 z ! apo/le expresses x1 r$\nds to _! consolation & salvation1 #b ,cor4 i4 #f4 ,?us conc]n+ ! fir/ petition ( ! ,"l's pray]1 z x is expla9$ 9 ! answ] be=e u4 ,we %all n[ consid] h[ x may be r$uc$ into practice1 t we may be direct$ 9 our address+ ourselves to ,god 9 ^? ?+s t conc]n ! glory ( 8 "n4 ,accord+ly1 x is z ?\gh we %\ld say1 8,we adore !e1 ,o our ,god1 t ?\ ha/ be5 pleas$ to make su* discov]ies ( ?yself to ?y p1 z ?\ ha/ done 9 all ages2 & 9 p>ticul>1 we give ?anks at ! remembrance ( ?9e hol9ess3 ,?\ mighte/1 inde$1 h glorifi$ ?y "n 9 ! ev]la/+ de/ruction ( ! :ole race ( fall5 man2 b ?\ ha/ sanctifi$ ?y "n1 & advanc$ ?y p]fections 9 br++ ab\t ! "w ( our r$emption by a ,m$iator1 9 :i* ju/ice & m]cy are met toge!r1 righte\sness & peace h embrac$ ea* o!r2 & ?\ ha/ h]eby a great] rev5ue ( glory r$\nd+ to ?y "n1 ?an by all ?9e o!r works1 or ?an c\ld h be5 br\ght to !e by ! unit$ s]vices ( ! mo/ excell5t creatures4 ,we also bless !e t ?\ ha/ be5 pleas$ to make ^? bright discov]ies ( ?yself 9 ?y ^w1 :i* ?\ ha/ magnifi$ above all ?y "n2 t ?\ ha/ giv5 u ?y gospel1 & all ! ord9ances & means ( grace1 t h]eby ?\ maye/ ga!r to ?yself a p out ( ! _w1 :o might be holy 9 all conv]sation1 z ?\ :o ha/ call$ !m art holy4 ,we confess1 t we h n sanctifi$ ?y "n z we ought1 nor att5d$ on ?9e ord9ances ) t rev]5ce & holy fe> t is due to ?y div9e ,maje/y1 = :i* ?\ ha/ te/ifi$ ?y displeasure aga9/ u1 9 )draw+ ?y pres5ce f ?9e own in/itutions4 ,we ackn[l$ge t h]e9 ?\ art righte\s1 & ha/ puni%$ u less ?an our iniquities h des]v$2 = ?\ mighte/ h remov$ ?y c&le/ick out ( its place1 or tak5 ?9e ord9ances f u1 z ?\ ha/ done f _m1 :o once wor%ipp$ !e1 z we d at ?is day1 b are n[ :olly e/rang$ f !e4 ,revive ?y "w1 ,o ,"l1 we besee* !e1 & h]eby sanctify ?y great "n3 ,let ?y ^w h free c\rse1 & be glorifi$3 ,set up ?y /&>d aga9/ e ?+ t opposes ?9e int]e/ 9 ! _w2 s5d =? ?y light & ?y tru?1 :]eby ! ignorant may be in/ruct$ 9 ! way ( salvation by ,*ri/4 ,give a *eck to t a!ism1 pr(an5ess1 & irreligion t ab\nds among a pr(ess+ p2 & let all ! disp5sations ( ?y provid5ce h a t5d5cy to br+ ab\t ! "w ( re=mation1 t !reby ?\ maye/ be glorifi$1 & ?y p enabl$1 m & m1 to sanctify !e 9 e ?+1 :]eby ?\ make/ ?yself kn[n40 ,footnote #aad3 ,see ,que/4 ,,cliv4 page #gi4 ,que/4 ,,cxci4 ,,que/4 ,,cxci4 ,:at d we pray = 9 ! second petition8 ,,answ4 ,9 ! second petition1 :i* is1 ,?y k+dom come1 ackn[l$g+ ourselves1 & all mank9d to be1 by nature1 "u ! dom9ion ( s9 & ,satan2 we pray t ! k+dom ( s9 & ,satan may be de/roy$1 ! gospel propagat$ ?r\gh\t ! _w1 ! ,jews call$1 ! fulness ( ! ,g5tiles br\ght 91 ! *ur* furni%$ ) all gospel (fic]s & ord9ances1 purg$ f corruption1 c\nt5anc$ & ma9ta9$ by ! civil magi/rate1 t ! ord9ances ( ,*ri/ may be purely disp5s$ & made effectual to ! conv]t+ ( ^? t are yet 9 _! s9s1 & ! confirm+1 com=t+1 & build+ up ( ^? t are already conv]t$2 t ,*ri/ w\ld rule 9 our he>ts "h1 & ha/5 ! "t ( 8 second com+1 & our reign+ ) him = ev]2 & t he w\ld be pleas$ s to ex]cise ! k+dom ( 8 p[] 9 all ! _w1 z may be/ conduce to ^! ends4 ,9 ?is petition !re are1 ,i4 ,"s ?+s suppos$1 relat+ to ! sov]eignty & dom9ion ( ,god ov] m51 & ! position t x meets )1 :i*1 h[ great soev] x be1 %all n h9d] its advancem5t 9 ! _w4 ,,ii4 ,!re are sev]al ?+s :i* we are direct$ to pray =1 relat+ !reunto4 ,i4 ,z to ^? ?+s t are suppos$1 we may consid]1 #a4 ,t ,god is a great & glori\s ,k+4 ,?is is ! necess>y result ( 8 be+ ! ,creator ( all ?+s2 f :5ce arises an univ]sal propriety 9 !m1 & a "r to dispose ( !m at 8 pleasure1 9 ! me?ods ( 8 provid5ce1 s t he c no m lose 8 "r to gov]n ! _w1 ?an he c cease to be ,god4 ,x may be f>!r obs]v$1 t ! subjects gov]n$ are intellig5t creatures2 =1 ?\gh all o!r ?+s are upheld by him1 & made use ( to fulfil 8 pleasure2 yet !y _c be said to be "u a law1 or ! subjects ( moral gov]nm5t4 ,!re=e ,god is m especially relat$ to angels & m5 z _! ,k+2 & z to t bran* ( 8 gov]nm5t1 :i* is ex]cis$ 9 ?is l[] _w1 x pr9cipally respects m54 ,n[ :5 ,god is said to be _! ,k+1 ! ex]cise ( 8 dom9ion is v>i\sly consid]$1 accord+ to ! diff]5t circum/ances 9 :i* !y are4 7#a47 ,z m51 !y are ! subjects ( 8 provid5tial k+dom2 9 :i* respect !y are n only ! objects ( 8 c>e & common goodness1 :i* ext5ds itself1 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 to all 8 works1 ,psal4 cxlv4 #i4 or1 z he gives to all1 life & brea?1 & all ?+s1 ,acts xvii4 #be4 ,b1 :atev] he does 9 ! _w1 is1 "s way or o!r1 design$ = _! use or advantage1 ei!r z subs]vi5t to _! happ9ess1 or z objects1 9 :i* !y behold ! glory ( 8 div9e p]fections t %9es =? !re92 &1 9 ?is respect1 z ! ,god ( nature1 he is ,k+ ov] ! :ole _w1 ^: glory inf9itely surpasses t ( ! greate/ mon>* on e>?4 ,:5 m5 are said to h dom9ion1 !y d]ive x f 8 w & provid5ce3 ,x is also limit$2 :]eas 8 is univ]sal4 ,& !y are acc\ntable to him = ! adm9i/ration ( t au?ority1 :i* he commits to !m3 ,b he give? no acc\nt ( 8 matt]s to any "o2 inasmu* z !re is none sup]ior to him4 ,moreov]1 !re are _m flaws & imp]fections 9 ! gov]nm5t ( ! be/ k+s on e>?2 because _! wisdom1 hol9ess1 p[]1 & ju/ice are imp]fect2 & sometimes ! mo/ desirable ends are n atta9$ !reby3 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 ! div9e gov]nm5t is su* z t5ds to set =? ,god's glori\s p]fections1 & answ] ! highe/ ends1 to wit1 ! advancem5t ( 8 own "n1 9 promot+ ! welf>e ( 8 creatures4 ,we may also obs]ve1 t ! greate/ pot5tates on e>?1 are n only mortal1 b _! gov]nm5t is (t5 subject to *ange1 & liable to be resi/$ & contr\l$1 by o!r k+s l !mselves3 ,:]eas ,god has none equal ) him2 !re=e 8 gov]nm5t _c be contr\l$2 & be+ all-suffici5t1 he _c be de/itute ( :at is necess>y to fulfil 8 purpose1 or advance 8 glory4 ,aga91 none b ,god has a "r to give laws to ! consci5ces ( m52 &1 inde$1 no gov]nm5t is prop]ly spiritual1 & su* z rea*es ! he>t l 82 nor does ! hon\r t is due to any o!r1 conta9 9 x1 ! lea/ "r to div9e wor%ip or adoration :i* belongs only to him4 7#b47 ,z ,god has a peculi> p 9 ! _w1 :o are ! objects ( 8 grace1 ^! are ! subjects ( ,*ri/'s m$iatorial k+dom1 9 :i* respect he is /yl$ ,k+ ( sa9ts4 ,?is is n only a div9e hon\r :i* we ascribe to him2 b x belongs to him 9 p>ticul> z our ,r$eem]3 & s x is to be und]/ood :5ev] he is call$ a ,k+ 9 scripture1 z d5ot+ t k+dom :i* he has receiv$ f 8 ,fa!r2 :]eas 8 "r to gov]n ! _w1 :i* is /yl$ 8 provid5tial k+dom1 necess>ily belongs to him z ,god1 & is no m conf]r$ ^u him by ! w ( 8 ,fa!r1 ?an 8 div9e nature or p]sonality3 ,we d n !re=e pray 9 ?is petition1 t he w\ld gov]n ! _w2 = we may all well address ourselves to him1 t he w\ld be an inf9ite ,sov]eign1 & act agreeably to 8 div9e nature1 :i* he _c b be & d4 ,b ! k+dom :i* is "h int5d$1 :i* we h a m imm$iate reg>d to1 z ! subject-matt] ( ?is petition1 is1 t :i* belongs to him z ,m$iator1 :i* he receiv$ f ! ,fa!r2 :o is said1 9 ?is respect1 to h set him z 8 ,k+ ^u 8 holy hill ( ,zion1 ,psal4 ii4 #f4 conc]n+ :om x 0 =etold1 t ! gov]nm5t %\ld be ^u 8 %\ld]1 ,isa4 ix4 #f4 ,?is is !re=e n only an hon\r1 b an (fice :i* he is inve/$ )1 hav+ receiv$ a commission f ! ,fa!r1 to execute x2 & :5ev] he is said to d any ?+ 9 ! me?ods ( 8 provid5ce1 :i* h an imm$iate ref]5ce to ! salvation ( 8 p1 x conta9s 9 x ! ex]cise ( 8 dom9ion1 or is a bran* ( ! glory ( 8 ,m$iatorial k+dom2 & ?is is :at we h a peculi> reg>d to1 :5 we desire t 8 k+dom may come4 ,9 ?is respect we pray1 t all ! disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce may t5d to ! application ( t r$emption :i* is pur*as$ = 8 p2 & 9 p>ticul>1 t he w\ld subdue !m to himself1 take possession ( _! he>ts1 gov]n !m by 8 laws1 def5d !m by 8 p[]1 re/ra9 & conqu] all _! enemies1 &1 at la/1 admit !m to inh]it ! k+dom prep>$ = !m f ! f\ndation ( ! _w4 ,9 ! ,new ,te/am5t ,*ri/'s k+dom is g5]ally tak5 = ! gospel-disp5sation2 9 :i* he is repres5t$ z sitt+ on a ?rone ( grace1 & s9n]s are invit$ to come & b[ d[n be=e him1 & receive ! bless+s t he enc\rages !m to expect1 z _! m]ciful ,sov]eign4 ,?is k+dom ( grace %all n cease to be adm9i/]$ by him1 till all 8 r$eem$ ones are made will+1 9 ! day ( 8 p[]1 &1 pursuant !reunto1 br\ght into a bett] _w2 & !n x w receive ano!r d5om9ation1 z call$1 ! k+dom ( heav54 ,x is true1 ! gospel-disp5sation is (t5 s call$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 z x respects ! adm9i/ration ( 8 graci\s gov]nm5t begun & c>ri$ on 9 ?is _w2 :]eas1 9 heav51 x w be adm9i/]$ 9 a mo/ glori\s mann]1 agreeably to t /ate ( p]fection to :i* 8 sa9ts %all be br\ght2 ,b ^! ?+s hav+ be5 p>ticul>ly insi/$ on "u a =ego+ answ]1 9 :i* ,*ri/'s ,k+ly (fice 0 expla9$#aae2 we %all pass !m ov] at pres5t1 & proce$ to consid] ano!r ?+ suppos$ 9 ?is petition1 viz4 #b4 ,t ?\gh ,god be ! only supreme & lawful ,sov]eign1 yet !re are "s :o pret5d to /& 9 competition )1 & usurp t dom9ion :i* belongs only to him4 ,accord+ly man no soon] rebell$ aga9/ him1 b he 0 "u ! dom9ion ( s91 & 0 incl9$ to s]ve div]s lu/s & pleasures1 & will+ly gave himself ov] z a vassal ( ,satan1 :o1 f t "t1 0 /yl$ ! pr9ce1 or god ( ?is _w1 ! _s t worke? 9 ! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce1 ,john xii4 #ca4 #b ,cor4 iv4 #d4 ,eph4 ii4 #b4 ,we mu/ n suppose t he has ! lea/ "r to ?is k+dom1 or dom9ion1 9 :i* he sets himself aga9/ ! div9e gov]nm5t2 yet s9n]s :o rebel aga9/ ,god1 are said to be ,satan's subjects4 ,:]e ! gospel is n prea*$1 he reigns )\t contr\l2 & false *ur*es1 t oppose ! fai? conta9$ !re91 are call$1 ,synagogues ( ,satan1 ,rev4 ii4 #i4 &1 inde$1 9 all ^? places1 :]e ,*ri/'s k+dom ( grace do? n ext5d itself1 !re p]sons are said to be subjects ( ,satan's k+dom2 :i* is oppos$ to x4 ,^! two k+doms divide ! _w2 !re=e1 :5 we pray1 t ,*ri/'s k+dom may be advanc$1 ?is includes 9 x an e>ne/ desire1 t :atsoev] has a t5d5cy to oppose x1 may be ru9$ & de/roy$4 ,& ?is leads u to consid]1 ,,ii4 ,:at we are to pray = 9 ?is petition4 ,"h let x be obs]v$1 t we are n to pray1 t ,god w\ld gov]n ! _w1 or ex]cise 8 provid5tial k+dom1 = t he _c b d2 nei!r are we to pray t ,*ri/'s k+dom may come1 9 ! same s5se 9 :i* ! *ur* pray$ = x1 be=e ! gospel-disp5sation1 :i* is call$ 8 k+dom1 0 erect$2 s9ce t w\ld be1 9 effect1 to d5y t !re is su* a k+dom2 or1 t our ,savi\r has a *ur*1 9 :i* he ex]cises 8 gov]nm5t 9 ! _w3 ,nev]!less1 we are to pray1 t ,god w\ld em95tly display 8 p]fections = ! good ( 8 p1 9 8 provid5tial gov]nm5t ( ! _w1 & ov]-rule all ! disp5sations !re(1 = ! advancem5t ( 8 own "n1 & ! happ9ess ( 8 *ur* & p2 & ?\gh 7z we h b n[ obs]v$7 we are n to pray t ! gospel-disp5sation may be erect$2 yet we are to pray t ,*ri/'s spiritual k+dom may be f>!r ext5d$1 subjects daily br\ght into x1 & ! bless$ fruits & effects !re(1 :i* t5d to promote 8 own glory1 & 8 p's happ9ess may be abundantly exp]i5c$ by !m3 ,b1 t we may m p>ticul>ly expla9 ! sev]al ?+s conta9$ 9 ?is answ]1 :i* respect ! subject-matt] ( our pray]s1 :5 we say1 ,?y k+dom come1 we express our desire1 #a4 ,t ! k+dom ( s9 & ,satan may be de/roy$3 ,?is ,*ri/ w c]ta9ly d 9 8 own "t1 inasmu* z x is directly opposite to 8 k+dom4 ,! ,devil's *ief design is to draw ,*ri/'s subjects (f f _! allegiance to him3 ,!re=e he w c]ta9ly plead 8 own cause1 t 8 enemies may n take occasion to insult him1 z ?\gh !y _h ga9$ a victory ov] ! ,almighty4 ,moreov]1 8 hol9ess & ju/ice obliges him to d ?is2 = s9ce ,satan's k+dom is support$ by s9's ga9+ /r5g?1 & ?is t5ds to ca/ a reproa* on ! div9e p]fections2 x mu/ be de/roy$4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t e "o :o is conv]t$1 is1 7z ! apo/le says7 deliv]$ f ! p[] ( d>kness1 & deliv]$ into ! k+dom ( ,god's de> ,son1 ,col4 i4 #ac4 ,!re=e we pray1 t ,*ri/'s int]e/ may fl\ri% 9 ! _w1 :i* includes 9 x a desire1 t :atsoev] is contr>y to x1 may be ?r[n d[n4 ,!re are v>i\s /eps & degrees :]eby ,satan's k+dom has be51 & %all be weak5$1 till x %all be1 at la/1 :olly de/roy$4 7#a47 ,x met ) a great %ock :5 ! fir/ gospel promise 0 giv5 to ,adam 9 p>adise1 relat+ to ! se$ ( ! woman bruis+ ! s]p5t's head1 ,g54 iii4 #ae4 or ,*ri/'s com+ to defeat ?is deep-laid design aga9/ ! int]e/ ( ,god 9 ! _w1 by giv+ him a total defeat to him t 0 at ! head !re(4 ,till ?is promise 0 giv51 !re c\ld n be ! lea/ hope ( salvation = fall5 man2 ^: condition 0 n only deplorable1 b desp]ate1 &1 9 all appe>ance1 rem$iless2 b by ?is fir/ display ( div9e grace1 a door ( hope 0 op5$1 & ,satan's k+dom began to be brok5 & demoli%$4 7#b47 ,x met ) a f>!r %ock1 :5 m5 began to lay hold (1 & take enc\ragem5t f ?is promise1 & public wor%ip 0 set up 9 ! _w2 & ! com+ ( ! ,messiah1 :o 0 expect$ to appe> 9 our nature1 & 9 ! fulness ( "t1 to de/roy ! works ( ! ,devil1 0 f>!r made kn[n to ! *ur*1 & cle>] intimations giv5 ( ! glory ( 8 ,p]son1 & ! (fices he 0 to execute1 by :i* means he 0 reg>d$ z ! object ( _! fai?1 :o wait$ =1 & e>ne/ly desir$ ! gospel-day1 :5 all ! types & prophesies relat+ !reunto1 %\ld h _! accompli%m5t4 7#c47 ,satan's k+dom met ) a v great defeat1 :5 ,*ri/1 :o 0 ! desire ( all nations1 took our nature1 & dwelt among u1 &1 9 ! :ole c\rse ( 8 m9i/ry1 discov]$ ! way ( salvation to 8 p1 m cle>ly ?an x _h be5 9 =m] ages1 & f9i%$ ! "w ( r$emption 9 8 dea?1 :]eby he paid an inf9ite price = 8 elect1 to div9e ju/ice2 & at ! same "t1 de/roy$ him t _h ! p[] ( dea?1 t is ! ,devil1 ,heb4 ii4 #ad4 or1 z x is express$ else:]e1 spoil$ pr9cipalities1 & p[]s1 op5ly triumph+ ov] !m 9 8 cross1 ,col4 ii4 #ag4 ,& :5 he 0 rais$ f ! dead1 :]eby ! "w t he came ab\t 0 br\ght to p]fection1 ,satan's k+dom 0 s effectually de/roy$1 t he %all n be able to ma9ta9 t dom9ion :i* he _h ov] !m1 :o be=e 7 8 vassals1 b are n[ become ,*ri/'s subjects by "r ( r$emption4 7#d47 ,! success ( ! gospel1 9 ! v>i\s ages s9ce our ,savi\r 0 "h on e>?2 8 ga!r+ & build+ up 8 *ur*1 defeat+ all ! attempts ( 8 enemies1 :o h ?reat5$ its ru92 s t ! gates ( hell h n be5 able to prevail aga9/ x2 & its hav+ be5 fav\r$ ) 8 special pres5ce1 & ! means ( grace be/[$ ^u1 & cont9u$ to x1 toge!r ) ! v>i\s in/ances ( t success t has att5d$ !m1 h all _h a t5d5cy to weak5 & de/roy ,satan's k+dom4 7#e47 ,all ! victories t believ]s are enabl$ to obta9 ov] s91 & ,satan's temptations2 & all ! graces t !y h ex]cis$1 & com=ts t !y h exp]i5c$1 are a gradual weak5+ ( ,satan's k+dom1 ?\gh ! victory ov] him1 at pres5t1 be n complete1 inasmu* z he has too great an int]e/ 9 ! he>ts ( ,god's p1 ?r\gh ! rema9d]s ( corruption2 yet !y %all1 at la/1 be made m ?an conqu]ors ov] him2 & ! fruits & consequ5ces ( ! victory t ,*ri/ has obta9$ ov] him1 %all be p]fectly appli$4 #b4 ,9 desir+ t ,*ri/'s k+dom may come1 we pray t ! gospel may be propagat$ ?r\gh\t ! _w1 ! ,jews call$1 & ! fulness ( ! ,g5tiles br\ght 94 ,:5 ! gospel-disp5sation1 :i* is ,*ri/'s k+dom 0 fir/ erect$2 ! apo/les1 :o 7 employ$ 9 ?is important "w1 7 to fulfil t commission :i* he gave !m1 9 prea*+ ! gospel to all nations1 :i* accord+ly !y did1 &1 by ! extraord9>y h& ( ,god t att5d$ x1 x 0 spread1 9 a %ort space ( "t ?r\gh a consid]able "p ( ! _w2 _m ( ! ,jews 7 call$1 among :om all t 7 orda9$ to et]nal life1 believ$2 & z = ! ,g5tiles1 :o1 be=e ?is1 7 unacqua9t$ ) ! way ( salvation1 !y _h ,*ri/ prea*$ to !m1 & _m *ur*es 7 ga!r$ f among !m2 by :i* means 8 k+dom 0 advanc$1 & a f\ndation laid1 = ! propagation & fl\ri%+ /ate ( ! gospel 9 all succe$+ ages1 ! effects :]e( are exp]i5c$ at ?is day4 ,!re=e1 :5 ?is petition relat+ to ! com+ ( ,*ri/'s k+dom1 0 us$ by ^? :o liv$ at ?is "t1 :5 our ,savi\r gave ?is direction ab\t x2 t :i* 0 pr9cipally int5d$ !reby1 01 t ,*ri/ might be prea*$ to ! ,g5tiles1 & believ$ on 9 ! _w2 t ! veil1 or ! face ( ! cov]+ t 0 spread ov] all nations1 might be tak5 away1 & ! way ( salvation might be kn[n by !m1 :o1 be=e ?is1 sat 9 ! region & %ad[ ( dea?3 ,?\gh1 :5 x is us$ by u1 we signify our desire t ?is invaluable bless+ may be /ill cont9u$1 & ! promises relat+ to ! great] success !re(1 may h a m full accompli%m5t4 ,! apo/les1 inde$1 9 execut+ _! commission1 are said to h prea*$ ! gospel to all nations1 t is1 to a v consid]able "p ( ! hea!n _w3 ,h[ev]1 x does n appe> t e individual nation ( ! _w has be5 yet fav\r$ ) ?is privilege2 & !re=e1 :at 0 =etold conc]n+ ! e>?'s be+ full ( ! k ( ! ,"l1 z ! wat]s cov] ! sea1 ,isa4 xi4 #i4 & o!r pr$ictions to ! l purpose1 d n seem hi!rto to h _h _! full accompli%m5t#aaf4 ,& x is v evid5t1 t _m nations1 :o once _h ! gospel prea*$ to !m by ! apo/les1 are n[ :olly de/itute ( x4 ,& ?\gh x is true1 a consid]able numb] ( ! ,jews at fir/1 believ$ 9 ,*ri/2 yet ! greate/ "p ( t nation 7 ca/ (f1 & all rema91 at ?is day1 /rang]s & enemies to him3 ,!re=e we _c b suppose1 t ^? prophecies :i* respect _! conv]sion1 9 ! latt] day1 toge!r ) ! fulness ( ! ,g5tiles be+ br\ght 91 %all be m em95tly accompli%$ ?an !y h hi!rto be5#aag4 ,?is is !re=e :at we are to pray = :5 we say1 ,?y k+dom come2 &1 9 ord] !reto1 we are to be importunate ) ,god1 7#a47 ,t 8 int]e/ may be /ill ma9ta9$1 & ! glory may n dep>t f 8 *ur*2 b t x may /ill enjoy ! ord9ances ( 8 grace1 & ^? privileges by :i* x is di/+ui%$ f ! _w1 not)/&+ all ! attempts ( hell1 & p]secut+ p[]s to und]m9e & ov]?r[ x4 ,&1 ?\gh x be br\ght to a v l[ ebb at ?is day1 t he w\ld revive 8 "w 9 ! mid/ ( ! ye>s1 till he be pleas$ to cause t glori\s day to dawn1 :i* 8 p are n[ desir+1 wait+ & hop+ =2 & 9 ord] h]eunto1 we are to pray1 7#b47 ,t !re may be a m pl5tiful effusion ( ! ,_s1 :i* is absolutely necess>y to ! advancem5t ( ,*ri/'s k+dom2 a f>!r re=mation ( ! *ur*1 & a great] spread ( ! gospel 9 ^? nations :]e x is n kn[n at pres5t4 7#c47 ,we are to pray1 t ! *ur* may be furni%$ ) all gospel-(fic]s & ord9ances t are necess>y h]eunto4 ,n t we are to pray1 t new ord9ances may be in/itut$1 :i*1 at pres5t1 are n kn[n1 :i* we h no w>rant f scripture to expect2 b t ,god1 by ! good h& ( 8 provid5ce1 w\ld s5d 8 ord9ances1 namely1 ! ^w1 sacram5ts & pray]1 :i* are 8 outw>d & ord9>y means ( salvation1 into ^? p>ts ( ! _w1 :i* are1 at pres5t1 /rang]s to !m4 ,accord+ly we are to pray1 #a4 ,t :]eev] ,god has a p :o ?ir/ aft] ! ^w1 b enjoy n ! prea*+ !re(1 especially ) t zeal & cle>ness z is necess>y to _! spiritual advantage & edification 9 ,*ri/1 t he w\ld s5d fai?ful lab\r]s among !m1 t _! s\ls may n p9e1 />ve1 & be 9 dang] ( p]i%+1 = lack ( k4 #b4 ,t :]e ! ^w ( ,god has be5 prea*$ ) success1 s t _m believe 9 ,*ri/1 :o1 nev]!less1 h n ! advantage ( walk+ toge!r1 = _! mutual edification1 9 a *ur*-relation1 t ,god w\ld ov]-rule & ord] matt]s s1 t !y :o h giv5 up !mselves to ! ,"l1 may enc\rage & /r5g!n ! h&s ( "o ano!r1 by jo9+ toge!r 9 religi\s societies1 own+ ,*ri/'s k+ly gov]nm5t1 & wor%ipp+ him 9 all ^? ord9ances :i* he has giv5 to 8 *ur*es4 ,&1 #c4 ,t !re may be prop] (fic]s1 spirit$1 qualifi$1 & rais$ up1 9 subs]vi5cy !reunto2 t !re may be a con/ant supply ( pa/ors accord+ to 8 he>t1 :i* %all fe$ ) k & und]/&+1 ,j]4 iii4 #ae4 ,^! are necess>y to ! well-be+ ( a *ur*2 & ?\gh extraord9>y gifts are n to be expect$1 9 l mann] z ,god 0 pleas$ to be/[ !m on 8 apo/les 9 ! fir/ plant+ ( ! gospel2 yet !re are "s gifts :i* ,*ri/ has pur*as$1 & we are to pray =1 t are p>ticul>ly adapt$ to ! furni%+ !m1 :o are call$ to m9i/] z (fic]s 9 8 *ur*es1 = ! promot+ 8 cause & int]e/ !re91 & !reby advanc+ 8 spiritual k+dom4 7#d47 ,we are to pray1 t ! *ur* may be purg$ f ^? corruptions t t5d to defile1 & are a great reproa* to x1 & v unbecom+ ! relation t x /&s 9 to ,*ri/4 ,x is n1 inde$1 to be suppos$1 t any *ur* 9 ! _w1 is s pure t !re are no corruptions 9 x1 :i* appe> to ! eye ( ! he>t-se>*+ ,god3 ,b "s are visible to ! _w1 be+ notori\s & inconsi/5t1 n only ) ! purity1 b1 if all[$ (1 ) ! v be+ ( a *ur* ( ,*ri/2 :i* are matt] ( lam5tation to ! godly1 & a reproa* to ^? :o are *>geable !re)2 &1 z ! apo/le /yles !m1 a root ( bitt]ness spr++ up & tr\bl+ !m1 :]eby _m are defil$1 ,heb4 xii4 #ae4 ,^! corruptions are ei!r su* z respect ! fai?1 or conv]sation ( pr(essors4 #a4 ,z to :at respects corruption 9 matt]s ( fai?4 ,^! consi/ 9 ! d5y+ ! mo/ important doctr9es1 :i* are necess>y to be kn[n & believ$1 9 ord] to our salvation2 & ) respect h]eunto1 we are to pray1 t ,*ri/ians may n dep>t f ! fai?1 :i* 0 once deliv]$ to ! sa9ts1 be+ c>ri$ ab\t ) div]s & /range doctr9es1 *ap4 xiii4 #i4 or1 z x is said else:]e1 soon remov$ f him t call$ !m into ! grace ( ,*ri/ unto ano!r gospel1 ,gal4 i4 #f4 ,we are also to pray1 t he w\ld root out ^? errors & h]esies :i* are inconsi/5t ) ! *ur*'s purity2 & h a great] t5d5cy to br+ ab\t its ru9 ?an all ! p]secutions x c meet ) f its mo/ enrag$ enemies4 #b4 ,!re are o!r corruptions t m especially respect ! conv]sation ( ^? :o are call$ ,*ri/ians1 t walk n z becomes ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 by :i* means !re is no visible diff]5ce betwe5 ! *ur* & ! _w3 ,?us ! apo/le tells ! *ur* at ,cor9?1 #a ,cor4 iii4 #c4 t "s ( !m 7 c>nal & walk$ z m52 t is1 not)/&+ ! pr(ession ( religion t !y made1 9 _! conv]sation !y diff]$ little f ! m5 ( ! _w3 ,& he also speaks ( o!rs :o pr(ess t !y "k ,god1 b 9 works d5y him1 be+ abom9able1 disob$i5t1 & unto e good "w reprobate1 ,tit4 i4 #af4 ,n[1 ) respect to ^!1 we are to pray1 t _! pr(ession may be adorn$ by a holy life2 t none may ca/ a /umbl+-block 9 ! way ( ^! :o wat* = _! halt+s1 & are glad to take all opportunities to improve ! falls & misc>riages ( ,*ri/ians aga9/ !m2 & t ,god1 by 8 provid5ce1 or r1 by 8 ,_s1 p\r$ out f on high1 w\ld ref9e & purify 8 *ur*1 purge away ! dross1 & take away all ! t91 z ! prophet expresses x1 ,isa4 i4 #be4 7#e47 ,we are f>!r to pray1 t ! ord9ances ( ,*ri/ may be purely adm9i/]$1 )\t any mixture ( human inv5tions1 :i* t5d to debase1 & are f> f add+ any beauty or glory to !m4 ,x is natural1 inde$1 = man to be fond (1 & pleas$ )1 ^? ord9ances1 :i* take _! rise f himself2 b ,god1 :o is jeal\s = ! purity ( 8 own wor%ip1 c 9 no wise approve ( !m1 & !y are s f> f advanc+ ,*ri/'s k+dom1 t ,god reckons x no o!r ?an sett+ our ?re%old by 8 ?re%olds1 & our po/ by 81 :i* he calls a defil+ 8 holy "n1 by ! abom9ations :i* !y h]e9 commit1 :i* w be ! gr\nd & reason ( 8 consum+ !m 9 8 ang]1 ,ezek4 xliii4 #h4 ,!re=e1 we are to pray1 t :atev] intrudes itself into any bran* ( ! wor%ip ( ,god1 z n receiv+ any w>rant or sanction f himself1 may be remov$ out ( ! way1 t h]eby 8 *ur* may be re=m$1 & its de/ruction prev5t$4 7#f47 ,we are to pray1 t ! *ur* may be enc\rag$ by civil magi/rates1 t _! gov]nm5t may be subs]vi5t to ,*ri/'s spiritual k+dom2 t1 accord+ to ,god's promise1 k+s may be its nurs+ fa!rs1 & _! que5s its nurs+ mo!rs1 ,isa4 xlix4 #bc4 t1 by ?is means1 x may h peace & safety1 & n be expos$1 z x has (t5 be51 to ! rage & fury ( p]secut+ p[]s2 & also1 t magi/rates may be gu>dians1 n only ( ! civil1 b religi\s lib]ties ( _! subjects1 :i* is necess>y to complete ! happ9ess ( a nation1 & br+ d[n _m bless+s f ,god ^u x4 ,we are also to pray1 t ,god w\ld n only incl9e !m to advance religion1 by r5d]+ ! adm9i/ration ( civil gov]nm5t1 subs]vi5t !reunto1 b t1 by a /eady adh]5ce to x !mselves1 !y may /r5g!n ! h&s ( ! fai?ful1 & enc\rage _m o!rs to embrace x3 ,& if1 on ! o!r h&1 !y are dispos$ to ex]cise _! p[]1 9 su* a way1 z t5ds to ! disc\nt5anc+ religion1 & weak5+ ! h&s ( ^? :o pr(ess x2 we are to pray1 t ,god w\ld ov]-rule _! c\nsels1 & incl9e !m to deal fav\rably ) ^? :o desire /$fa/ly to adh]e to x4 7#g47 ,we are taught1 9 ?is petition1 to pray1 t ! means ( grace may be made effectual to ! conv]t+ ( s9n]s1 & to ! confirm+1 com=t+1 & build+ up ( believ]s2 t a great & effectual door may be op5$ = ! success ( ! gospel1 & t x may come n 9 ^w only1 b also 9 p[]1 #a ,!ss4 i4 #c4 s t1 by ?is means1 ! ,"l w\ld be pleas$ to add to ! *ur* daily1 su* z %all be sav$1 t h]eby ,*ri/'s gov]nm5t1 or spiritual k+dom1 may be promot$ 9 ! he>ts ( 8 p1 & !y enabl$ to te/ify a ready & will+ subjection to 8 au?ority1 & yield ob$i5ce to him1 ) all ! p[]s & faculties ( _! s\ls4 7#h47 ,we are to pray = ! advancem5t ( ,*ri/'s k+dom1 at 8 second & glori\s com+2 :5 ! "w ( grace %all be br\ght to its utmo/ p]fection2 & all ! elect1 :o %all h liv$ f ! beg9n+ to ! end ( "t1 %all be ga!r$ toge!r1 & br\ght into ,*ri/'s k+dom ( glory1 z !y h =m]ly be5 into 8 k+dom ( grace1 :5 ! highe/ hon\rs %all be conf]r$ ^u !m1 & !y %all reign ) him = ev] & ev]4 ,z ! *ur*1 "u ! ,old ,te/am5t-disp5sation1 pray$ t ,*ri/'s k+dom ( grace might come1 viz4 be adm9i/]$1 z x has be51 & n[ is1 "u ! gospel-disp5sation1 &1 z x is express$1 t he w\ld be l a roe1 or l a "y h>t ^u ! m\nta9s ( ,be!r1 ,cant4 ii4 #ag4 or1 t ! desire ( all nations w\ld fill 8 h\se ) glory3 ,s ! ,new ,te/am5t-*ur* is repres5t$ z pray+1 t ,*ri/ w\ld come quickly1 accord+ to 8 promise1 ,rev4 xxii4 #bj4 & put a f9al p]iod to e ?+ t has _h a t5d5cy to detract f ! glory ( 8 k+dom1 or ! happ9ess ( 8 subjects2 &1 9 ord] h]eunto1 we mu/ pray1 t ! elect1 :o are ,*ri/'s my/ical body1 may be ga!r$1 & br\ght 9 to him2 & !n we may be sure t he w ha/5 8 com+4 ,&1 till ?is is done1 we are to wait pati5tly1 z ! husb&man waite? = ! preci\s fruit ( ! e>?1 9 ! desir$ h>ve/1 ,james v4 #g4 &1 9 ! mean "t1 we are to pray1 t he w\ld be pleas$ to ex]t 8 p[]1 & make ! disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce 9 ! _w1 conducive to answ] ^! ends1 & m p>ticul>ly1 ) respect to ourselves2 t h]eby we may h1 n only an habitual1 b an actual meetness = ! heav5ly k+dom2 t :5 our ,"l %all come1 we may n be l ^? virg9s m5tion$ 9 ! p>able1 :o all slumb]$ & slept1 ,matt4 xxv4 #e4 b1 ^u ! fir/ al>m1 may g out to meet him ) joy & triumph2 &1 z an evid5ce h]e(1 t we may be enabl$ to walk z /rang]s & pilgrims on ! e>?1 or1 z ^? :o desire a bett] c\ntry1 t is1 an heav5ly1 ,heb4 xi4 #ac1 #af4 & t we may keep up an int]c\rse ) ,*ri/1 t we may be ready to ent]ta9 him ) delight & pleasure1 :5ev] he comes2 t :5 he1 :o is our ,life1 our ,hope1 & ,savi\r1 z well z our ,k+1 %all appe>1 we may appe> ) him 9 glory4 ,?us conc]n+ ! adm9i/ration ( ,*ri/'s ,k+ly gov]nm5t1 z ! subject-matt] ( ?is petition3 ,&1 t we may be f>!r assi/$ 9 direct+ our pray]s to ,god agreeable !reunto1 we may consid] 8 *ildr5 z address+ !mselves to him to ?is purpose3 8,we adore & magnify !e1 ,o ,god our ,savi\r1 z ! ,gov]nor ( ! _w2 :o do/ accord+ to ?y w 9 ! armies ( heav51 & among/ ! inhabitants ( ! e>?4 ,?y p[] is irresi/ible1 & ?y works wond]ful3 ,b x is matt] ( ! highe/ a/oni%m5t1 t ?\ %\ld ex]cise t graci\s gov]nm5t1 9 :i* ?\ condesc5de/ to be call$ ! ,k+ ( sa9ts4 ,:at is man1 t ?\ %\ld/ ?us magnify him1 & set ?9e he>t ^u him2 t !y1 :om ?\ mighte/ h dealt ) z traitors1 & enemies to ?y gov]nm5t1 &1 z su*1 h rul$ !m ) a rod ( iron1 & brok5 !m 9 pieces1 l a pott]'s vessel1 %\ld be admitt$ to p>take ( ! privileges :i* ?\ art pleas$ to be/[ on ?y s]vants & subjects6 ,?\ ha/ (t5 invit$ u1 by hold+ =? ?y sceptre ( grace1 to come & ackn[l$ge !e to be our ,"l & ,sov]eign2 b our he>ts h be5 fill$ ) rebellion aga9/ !e4 ,we h s]v$ div]s lu/s & pleasures1 & be5 9 conf$]acy ) hell & dea?1 yield+ ourselves slaves to ,satan1 ?9e av[$ enemy3 ,b n[1 we desire to ca/ ourselves d[n be=e ?y foot-/ool2 &1 :ile we /& amaz$ at ?y clem5cy1 we accept ( ! ov]ture ( a p>don :i* ?\ ha/ made 9 ! gospel1 ) ! greate/ ?ankfulness1 acc\nt+ x our highe/ privilege1 z well z our indisp5sable duty1 to be ?y subjects4 ,write ?y law1 we besee* !e1 9 our he>ts2 br+ d[n e high ?\ght & imag9ation1 :i* sets itself aga9/ ?9e int]e/1 & make u entirely will+ to be ?y s]vants1 devot$ to ?y fe>4 ,we also beg1 t ?\ w\ld/ take to ?yself ?y great p[] & reign4 ,let ,satan's k+dom be de/roy$1 ?y gospel propagat$ ?r\gh\t ! _w4 ,may ?9e anci5t p1 ! ,jews1 :o n[ refuse t ?\ %\ld/ reign ov] !m1 be call$ & incl9$ to own !e z _! ,k+2 & may ! d>k p>ts ( ! e>? see ?y salvation4 ,re=m ?y *ur*es2 let !m be con/antly suppli$ ) ^? :o %all g 9 & out be=e !m1 & %all fe$ !m ) k & und]/&+4 ,may !y be purg$ f ^? corruptions :i* are a reproa* to ?y gov]nm5t2 let n ! comm&m5ts ( m5 be receiv$1 in/ead ( ?9e holy in/itutions2 may ?9e ord9ances be purely disp5s$1 t ?y p may h gr\nd to hope = ?y pres5ce !re92 & may !y be made effectual = ! conv]t+ ( s9n]s1 & e/abli%+ ?y sa9ts 9 _! holy fai?4 ,& let all ! disp5sations ( ?y provid5ce 9 ! _w1 h a t5d5cy to advance ?y k+dom ( grace1 t1 z ?\ ha/1 9 all ages1 appe>$ 9 ! behalf ( ?y *ur* & p2 s x may be pres]v$ & c>ri$ ?r\gh all ! difficulties t x meets )1 & be secur$ f ! attempts ( ?9e enemies aga9/ x1 till !y :o rejoice 9 ?y gov]nm5t "h1 %all be receiv$ into ?y heav5ly k+dom h]eaft]40 ,footnote #aae3 ,see ,vol4 ,,ii ,que/4 ,,xlv4 page #cec4 ,footnote #aaf3 ,see ,vol4 ,,ii4 page #cgf4 ,footnote #aag3 ,see ,vol4 ,,ii4 page #cgf1 c4 ,que/4 ,,cxcii4 ,,que/4 ,,cxcii4 ,:at d we pray = 9 ! ?ird petition8 ,,answ4 ,9 ! ?ird petition1 :i* is1 ,?y w be done on e>? z x is 9 heav5 ackn[l$g+ t1 by nature1 we1 & all m51 are n only utt]ly unable & unwill+ to "k & d ! w ( ,god1 b prone to rebel aga9/ 8 ^w1 to rep9e & murmur aga9/ 8 provid5ce1 & :olly incl9$ to d ! w ( ! fle%1 & ( ! ,devil3 ,we pray1 t ,god w\ld by 8 ,_s1 take away f ourselves & o!rs1 all bl9dness1 weakness1 indispos$ness1 & p]v]s5ess ( he>t1 & by 8 grace make u able & will+ to "k1 d1 & submit to 8 w 9 all ?+s1 ) ! l humility1 *e]fulness1 fai?fulness1 dilig5ce1 zeal1 s9c]ity1 & con/ancy1 z ! angels d 9 heav54 ,= ! und]/&+ ( ?is petition1 we mu/ enquire1 ,i4 ,:at is meant by ! w ( ,god1 & h[ x is said to be done by u4 ,we h1 "u a =ego+ answ]1 consid]$#aah1 t ?is is di/+ui%$ into 8 secret & reveal$ w1 & %ewn t z ! =m] ( ^! is ! reason ( 8 own act+s1 & det]m9es ! ev5t ( ?+s2 ! latt] is :at we are m especially conc]n$ ab\t1 z x is a rule ( duty to u4 ,x is also f>!r di/+ui%$ into 8 p]ceptive & provid5tial w2 ! =m] ( :i* we are to obey2 ! latt]1 to admire1 submit to1 & be well pleas$ )3 ,accord+ly1 :5 we pray1 ,?y w be done1 we desire1 t 8 laws might be obey$1 & !reby 8 univ]sal dom9ion1 & "r to gov]n ! _w1 practically ackn[l$g$2 & t1 by ?is means1 s9 might be prev5t$1 & ?is e>? might n become s mu* l hell z x w\ld be1 9 ?is me?od1 :i* ,god has tak5 to direct our actions1 & give a *eck to our corruptions1 7 :olly disreg>d$ by u4 ,:5 we consid] ,god z ! ,creator ( man1 ! next idea we h ( him is1 t he ex]cises 8 dom9ion & sov]eignty 9 giv+ laws to him2 :i* he is "u a natural obligation to obey2 o!rwise he dis[ns himself to be a creature1 or a subject1 :i* is ! highe/ affront t c be (f]$ to ! div9e ,maje/y1 & exposes him to t puni%m5t :i* is due to ^? :o are f\nd 9 op5 rebellion aga9/ him3 ,?is is :at we are to pray aga9/ 9 ?is petition1 9 :i* !re is some?+ suppos$1 namely1#aai #a4 ,t 8 w mu/ be kn[n by u1 o!rwise x _c be obey$4 ,& ?is supposes ! law to be promulgat$2 :i* has be5 already done2 p>ticul>ly z x 0 writt5 by ,god on ! he>t ( man at fir/1 9 su* legible *>act]s1 t our apo/acy f him has n :olly eras$ x4 ,b besides ?is1 !re mu/ be an int]nal impression made on ! m9ds & consci5ces ( m51 :]eby !y may be br\ght to see ! excell5cy & glory !re(1 & _! indisp5sable obligation to yield ob$i5ce !reunto4 #b4 ,x is f>!r suppos$1 t ! w ( man is naturally av]se1 & dis9cl9$1 to obey ! div9e comm&s1 :i* is ! result ( our fall & apo/acy f ,god2 &1 ?r\gh ! corruption ( our nature1 we are prone to say1 ,:o is "l ov] u1 ,psal4 xii4 #d4 &1 ,:at is ! ,almighty1 t we %\ld s]ve him1 ,job xxi4 #ae4 ,?is is ! s\rce ( all t opposition :i* ! he>t ( man expresses aga9/ ! laws ( ,god1 :ile s9n]s ent]ta9 a fix$ resolution to give laws to !mselves2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 are :olly incl9$ to d ! w ( ! fle% & ( ! ,devil3 ,?is ! apo/le calls fulfill+ ! desires ( ! fle% & ( ! m9d2 :ile at ! same "t1 !y walk accord+ to ! pr9ce ( ! p[] ( ! air1 ! _s t worke? 9 ! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce1 ,eph4 ii4 #b1 #c4 ,?is w ( ! fle% is agreeable to ! dictates ( ,satan1 by :om x is cont5t to be kept 9 p]petual bondage2 8 sugge/ions are agreeable to ! corruption ( nature2 :]eas1 ! comm& ( ,god be+ contr>y to x1 z conta9+ 9 !m ! signatures ( 8 hol9ess1 are griev\s & burd5some to fall5 man2 ! law is spiritual1 & !re=e x _c be agreeable to ^? :o are c>nal1 &1 z x 7 sold "u s94 ,& ?is discov]s itself1 7#a47 ,9 t1 s9ful man is det]m9$ to d1 n :at is lawful1 b :at is pleas+ to himself1 n consid]+ :at he ought to d1 z be+ acc\ntable to ,god1 ! judge ( all = 8 behavi\r 9 ?is _w2 b :e!r x is agreeable to 8 own incl9ations1 & af=ds "s pres5t delight to 8 c>nal appetite4 7#b47 ,z = ,satan1 he uses 8 utmo/ endeav\rs to /r5g!n ^! resolutions1 & increase ! depravity & corruption ( our nature2 &1 = ?is end1 daily pres5ts objects to our imag9ations1 t are agreeable to ! desires ( ! fle%2 & ^! are receiv$ ) pleasure & delight1 :]eby a sn>e is laid = ! ru9 ( ! s\l1 s t x becomes m & m ali5at$ f ! life ( ,god2 & n only indiff]5t1 z to matt]s ( religion1 b utt]ly av]se to !m4 ,?is is ! reason ( all ! di%on\r t is br\ght to ,god 9 ! _w2 :]eby x appe>s1 t 8 w is n done !re91 z x ought to be4 ,moreov]1 z ! w ( man sets itself aga9/ ! comm&+ w ( ,god1 s x expresses ! same av]sion to 8 provid5tial w2 :i* is n said inde$1 to be done1 b x ought to be submitt$ to1 by u4 ,we are z mu* incl9$ to f9d fault ) :at ,god does 9 ! _w1 z we are to rebel aga9/ 8 law4 ,?is appe>s 9 our be+ discont5t$ & uneasy ) ! allotm5ts ( provid5ce1 especially :5 we are "u ! afflict+ h& ( ,god2 :]eby we are apt to *>ge him z deal+ h>dly ) u1 because we h n ^? opportunities1 we desire1 to fulfil ! lu/s ( ! fle%1 or "s *eck is giv5 to our corrupt appetites or incl9ations4 ,h[ ready are we to compla9 ( injuries done u1 z ?\gh ,god 7 oblig$ to give u :atev] we w\ld h1 h[ contr>y soev] x may be to our real good & advantage1 z well z 8 own glory6 ,( ?is we h _m in/ances1 9 ! p]v]se behavi\r ( ! *ildr5 ( ,israel 9 ! wild]ness1 :o 7 frequ5tly compla9+ ( ! h>d%ips !y endur$2 &1 by _! murmur+ aga9/ ,god1 provok$ him to s5d ^? t]rible judgm5ts :i*1 z !y might h =ese51 w\ld be ! consequ5ce !re(4 ,?is is ! mo/ unreasonable behavi\r t[>ds him1 :o has a "r to d :at he w ) 8 own1 & directly contr>y to t temp] ( m9d :i* ! gospel sugge/s2 :]eby we are taught1 9 :atsoev] /ate or condition ( life we are1 !re) to be cont5t$4 ,x is1 9 bo? ^! respects1 t we are in/ruct$1 9 ?is petition1 to pray1 t ! w ( ! ,"l may be done4 ,:i* leads u to consid]1 ,,ii4 ,! subject-matt] ( :at we are taught to pray = 9 ?is petition1 :5 we say1 ,?y w be done4 ,&1 #a4 ,) respect to ,god's comm&+ w1 we are to pray1 t he w\ld incl9e & enable u to yield ob$i5ce to x2 & accord+ly1 7#a47 ,we are to be e>ne/ ) him1 t he w\ld remove ! ignorance & bl9dness ( our m9ds1 t we may see a beauty & glory 9 e ?+ t he comm&s2 =1 next to ! ,sov]eignty ( ,god1 :i* is ! fir/ motive h]eunto1 ! excell5cy ( :at he comm&s is to be consid]$ z an inducem5t to ob$i5ce4 ,!re=e we are to be conv9c$1 t 8 law is holy1 8 comm&m5t holy1 j1 & good1 ,rom4 vii4 #ab4 or1 t duty & int]e/ are h]e9 insep>ably connect$1 s t ! "o c nev] be secur$ )\t ! o!r4 ,?is is ! "w ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 :5 he directs & leads u 9 ! way :]e9 we ought to walk4 7#b47 ,we are to pray1 t ,god w\ld take away ! ob/9acy & p]v]s5ess ( our wills1 t our ob$i5ce may be matt] ( *oice1 & p]=m$ ) delight1 o!rwise x _c be pleas+ to him2 & accord+ly we are to pray1 #a4 ,t x may be p]=m$ ) ! utmo/ s9c]ity1 z approv+ ourselves n to m51 b ,god1 :o se>*e? ! he>t2 & t x may proce$ f a pr9ciple ( spiritual life & grace1 & be done ) a s+le eye1 to 8 glory1 ^: we are1 & :om we desire to s]ve4 #b4 ,we are to pray1 t our ob$i5ce may arise f a filial fe> ( ,god1 & a love to him1 & n b>ely a dread ( puni%m5t1 or fe> ( 8 wra?1 z ! consequ5ce ( our rebellion aga9/ him2 or f a m]c5>y frame ( _s1 t looks at no?+ f>!r ?an "s advantages :i* we expect to receive f him2 & t x may also proce$ f a s5se ( gratitude = ! _m b5efits :i* we receive f him1 :]eby we are1 z x 71 con/ra9$ to d 8 w4 #c4 ,?is ob$i5ce ought to be univ]sal1 ) respect to ! matt] !re(1 & con/ant1 ) respect to our p]sev]ance !re94 ,we are n to *oose to obey "s ( ! div9e comm&s1 & refuse o!rs2 or to p]=m ^? duties :i* are mo/ easy1 & reject ^? t are difficult2 or to obey ! w ( ,god1 s f> z x comports ) our secul> int]e/1 & ind5t ) him to be excus$ 9 ^? ?+s t are inconsi/5t !re)3 b we mu/ leave x to him alone1 to prescribe ! matt] ( duty1 & express an entire compliance !re)1 :atsoev] x be t he requires4 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,!n %all ,i n be a%am$ :5 ,i h respect unto all ?y comm&m5ts1 ,psal4 cxix4 #f4 ,moreov]1 ?is ob$i5ce mu/ be con/ant1 )\t our gr[+ cold & indiff]5t !re91 or desi/+ f x1 accord+ z our condition 9 ! _w is alt]$1 z ?\gh we _h no?+ to d ) ,god & religion1 b :5 we are "u "s press+ difficulties2 = t is to set our faces heav5-w>d = a "t1 & aft]w>ds to draw back unto p]dition4 7#b47 ,we are to pray t ,god w\ld enable u to submit to 8 dispos+ w1 z be+ satisfi$ t all ! disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce are "r2 & accord+ly to say1 ) ,david1 ,"h am ,i1 let him d to me z seeme? good to him1 #b ,sam4 xv4 #bf4 ,?is consi/s1 #a4 ,9 ma9ta9+ a quiet1 easy1 compos$ frame ( _s1 fitt$ = ! ex]cise ( religi\s duties1 ?\gh "u try+ disp5sations ( provid5ce4 #b4 ,:5 we ju/ify ,god1 & lay ! blame on ourselves1 :atev] afflictions we are ex]cis$ )4 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ speaks ( himself z des]t$1 & ,god z f> f help+ him1 he ackn[l$ges ! equity ( 8 disp5sations1 :5 he says1 ,?\ art holy1 ,o ?\ t inhabite/ ! praises ( ,israel1 ,pal4 xxii4 #a4 #c4 or1 z he else:]e expresses himself1 ,! ,"l is upright1 he is my rock1 & !re is no unrighte\sness 9 him1 ,psal4 xcii4 #ae4 #c4 ,:5 we are dispos$ to bless ,god1 at ! same "t1 :5 he takes away outw>d m]cies1 z well z :5 he gives !m3 ,?us ,job1 :5 he 0 /ripp$ ( all he _h at once1 says1 ,! ,"l gave1 & ! ,"l ha? tak5 away1 bless$ be ! "n ( ! ,"l1 ,job i4 #bd4 ,we are n[ to consid]1 ,,iii4 ,! mann] 9 :i* ! w ( ,god is to be done3 ,accord+ly we are taught to pray1 t x may be done 9 e>? z x is 9 heav52 n t we are to suppose t ! be/ ( sa9ts c arrive1 :ile 9 ?is _w1 to ! p]fection ( ! heav5ly /ate2 s t x is possible = !m to d ! w ( ,god 9 ! same mann]1 or degree1 z x is done 9 heav53 ,!re=e ! p>ticle z respects similitude1 r ?an equality1 & all t we c inf] f h5ce is1 t !re is "s analogy or resemblance betwe5 ! ob$i5ce ( ! sa9ts "h1 & t ( ! inhabitants ( heav54 ,?is implies 9 x a desire1 #a4 ,t x may be done ) great humility & rev]5ce4 ,?us ! angels1 :o h ! "* ( ,s]aphims1 are repres5t$1 9 t emblem or vision :i* ! prophet ,isaiah saw1 ( ! ,"l sitt+ on 8 ?rone1 ,isa4 vi4 #a1 #b4 & ! ,s]aphims att5d+ him1 z hav+ _! faces cov]$ ) _! w+s1 9 tok5 ( rev]5ce & humility4 ,& o!rs are describ$ z ca/+ _! cr[ns be=e ! ?rone1 ,rev4 vi4 #aj4 intimat+1 t all ! glory t is put ^u !m1 is d]iv$ f him t sits on ! ?rone1 & t _! hon\r is n to be reg>d$ or m5tion$1 :5 comp>$ ) him :o is ! f\nta9 !re(4 #b4 ,?is expression f>!r implies 9 x a desire to d ! w ( ,god ) all *e]fulness4 ,"s ?9k t ?is is int5d$ 9 ! vision :i* ,john saw conc]n+ ! sev5 angels1 :o 7 employ$ to inflict ! sev5 la/ plagues on ! *ur*'s enemies1 :5 !y are repres5t$ z do+ x ) h>ps 9 _! h&s1 & z s++ ! praises ( ,god at ! same "t1 ,rev4 xv4 #a-c4 #c4 ,we are said to d ! w ( ,god on e>?1 z x is done by ! angels 9 heav51 :5 we d x ) fai?fulness3 ,?us :5 !y are repres5t$ z m9i/]+ to ,god's p1 &1 z su*1 hav+ ! *>ge ov] !m to keep !m 9 all _! ways1 !y are spok5 ( z do+ ?is fai?fully2 z x is said1 ,!y %all be> !e up 9 _! h&s1 le/ ?\ da% ?y foot aga9/ a /one1 ,psal4 xci4 #aa1 #ab4 #d4 ,! angels are f>!r repres5t$ z a patt]n ( dilig5ce 9 do+ ! w ( ,god3 ,?us x is said ( ! angel ,gabriel1 t :5 ! ^w ( comm& 0 giv5 him to c>ry a message to ,daniel1 he fl$ swiftly1 be+ exp$iti\s 9 fulfill+ ! "w he 0 employ$ ab\t1 ,dan4 ix4 #ba4 #e4 ,!y are said to d ! w ( ,god1 ) zeal & f]v5cy2 &1 = ?is reason1 "s ?9k !y are call$1 9 ! scripture b n[ m5tion$1 s]aphims2 or1 z !y are else:]e /yl$1 ,a flam+ fire1 ,psal4 civ4 #d4 #f4 ,! angels are said to d ! w ( ,god s9c]ely3 ,?us ! inhabitants ( heav5 are repres5t$1 z hav+ no guile f\nd 9 _! m\?s1 & be+ )\t fault be=e ! ?rone ( ,god1 ,prov4 xxii4 #b4 #g4 ,!y are said to d ! w ( ,god ) con/ancy3 ,?us we read ( !m z s]v+ him day & night 9 8 temple1 *ap4 vii4 #ae4 & ! angels1 :i* are m9i/]+ spirits1 s5t =? to m9i/] unto ! heirs ( salvation1 are said always to behold ! face ( ,god 9 heav51 ,mat4 xviii4 #aj4 t is1 !y nev] give out1 or are we>y ( 8 s]vice3 ,we h h]e9 an excell5t example set be=e u1 & are exhort$ to pray1 t 9 our measure we may yield ! l ob$i5ce to ,god1 ?\gh we fall v %ort ( do+ x1 z !y d :o are 9 a p]fect /ate4 ,we are !re=e h]e9 taught to lift up our he>ts to ,god1 9 a way ( adoration1 confession1 & supplication1 q4 d4 8,we ackn[l$ge1 ,o ,"l1 t ?\ ha/ a "r to ! ob$i5ce ( all creatures1 & ha/ be5 pleas$ to give !m ?y law z ! rule !re(4 ,x is our glory1 z well z our happ9ess1 to be ?y s]vants2 = ?y law is holy1 ?y comm&m5t holy1 j & good3 ,b we ackn[l$ge & confess be=e !e1 t we h rebell$ aga9/ !e1 & h refus$ to yield ob$i5ce to ?y comm&s3 ,& :5 we behold ! univ]sal corruption ( human nature1 we blu% & are a%am$ to ?9k h[ little glory is br\ght to ?y "n1 by ! s]vice & ob$i5ce ( ?y creatures "h bel[4 ,9 heav5 ?y w is done p]fectly1 by ^? :o s]ve !e ) ! greate/ delight & pleasure2 b on e>? ?\ ha/ b little glory2 x is an in/ance ( condesc5d+ goodness t ?\ ha/ n1 long s9ce1 ab&on$ & =sook x1 & !reby r5d]$ x l hell3 ,b1 we besee* !e1 take to ?yself ?y great p[]1 & reign 9 ! he>ts ( m52 subdue _! wills ?yself1 t !y may *e]fully & con/antly obey ?y comm&+ w1 & submit to ?y provid5tial w1 z be+ satisfi$ t all ?y disp5sations are "r1 & %all t5d to ?y glory1 & ! welf>e ( all t fe> ?y "n40 ,footnote #aah3 ,see ,vol4 ,i4 ,que/4 xii4 p4 #dga4 ,footnote #aai3 ,x has be5 said1 t !re _c be any reason or motive to pray1 or make any petition1 to an un*angeable ,god1 ^: design _c be alt]$1 & :o has fix$ all ev5ts1 )\t a possibility ( any *ange4 ,be=e any attempt is made to remove ?is objection1 & suppos$ difficulty1 x mu/ be obs]v$1 t x equally lies aga9/ ! =ekn[l$ge ( ,god4 ,= if ,god c]ta9ly =ekn[s e ?+ t w take place1 !n e ev5t is fix$ & c]ta91 o!rwise x c\ld n be =ekn[n4 8,kn[n unto ,god are all 8 works f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w40 ,he has det]m9$1 & pass$ an un*angeable decree1 ) respect to all t he w d to et]nity4 ,^u ! plan ( ! objection "u consid]ation1 x may be ask$1 ,:at reason or motive c any "o h to ask ,god to d any ?+ = him1 or any "o else1 s9ce he infallibly kn[s f ! beg9n+ :at he w d1 & !re=e x is unalt]ably fix$8 ,!re=e if x be reasonable to pray to an omnisci5t ,god1 x is equally reasonable to pray to an un*angeable ,god4 ,= ! =m] necess>ily implies ! latt]4 ,b 9 ord] to %[ t ! objection is )\t f\ndation1 ! foll[+ ?+s mu/ be obs]v$4 #a4 ,if ,god 7 n omnisci5t & un*angeable1 & _h n =eorda9$ :atsoev] comes to pass1 he w\ld n be ! prop] object ( wor%ip1 & !re w\ld be no f\ndation1 reason1 or enc\ragem5t to make any petition to him4 ,?is1 x is presum$1 w be evid5t to any "o :o w well consid] ! foll[+ obs]vations4 ,fir/4 ,if !re 7 no un*angeable1 omnisci5t ,be+1 !re w\ld be no ,god1 no prop] object ( wor%ip4 ,a be+ :o is capable ( *ange1 is necess>ily imp]fect1 & may *ange f bad to worse1 & ev5 cease to exi/1 & !re=e c\ld n be tru/$4 ,if we c\ld "k t su* a be+ has exi/$1 & t he 0 once wise1 & good1 & p[]ful1 we c\ld h no evid5ce t he w\ld cont9ue to be wise or good1 or t he is s n[1 or t he is n[ dispos$ to pay any reg>d to our petitions1 or is ei!r will+ or able to grant !m2 or ev5 t he has any exi/5ce4 ,:at reason ( enc\ragem5t !n c !re be to pray to a *angeable be+8 ,surely none at all4 ,!re=e1 if !re be no reason to pray to an un*angeable ,god1 !re c be no reason to pray at all4 ,secondly4 ,if ,god be inf9itely wise1 & good1 & omnipot5t1 supreme & indep5d5t2 !n he c]ta9ly is un*angeable1 & has =eorda9$ :atsoev] comes to pass4 ,?is has be5 prov$ above1 or r is self-evid5t4 ,b if he be n inf9itely wise & good1 c4 !n he _c be tru/$2 he _c be ! object ( t tru/ & confid5ce :i* is impli$1 & ev5 express$1 9 pray+ to him4 ,?irdly4 ,! truly pi\s1 b5evol5t1 dev\t man w\ld n desire1 or ev5 d>e1 to pray to ,god = any ?+1 if he 7 *angeable1 & dispos$ to alt] 8 purpose & plan1 9 ord] to grant 8 petitions4 ,!re=e he nev] does pray to any b an un*angeable ,god1 ^: c\nsel /&s =ev]1 & ! ?\ghts ( 8 he>t to all g5]ations4 ,he is s5sible t he is a v imp]fect creature2 t 8 he>t1 8 w1 is awfully deprav$ & s9ful2 t he kn[s n :at is wise/ & be/ to be done 9 any "o in/ance2 :at is be/ = him1 = mank9d 9 g5]al1 = ! _w1 or = ! univ]se2 :at is mo/ = ! glory ( ,god1 & ! greate/ g5]al good2 & t x w\ld be inf9itely undesirable & dreadful to h 8 own w reg>d$ s z to gov]n 9 det]m9+ :at %all be done = him or any o!r be+1 or :at %all take place4 ,if x c\ld be left to him to det]m9e 9 ! lea/ in/ance1 he w\ld n d>e to d x1 b w\ld ref] x back to ,god1 & say1 8,n my w1 b ?9e be done40 ,b he c\ld n d ?is1 unless he 7 c]ta9 t ! w ( ,god 0 un*angeably wise & good1 & t he _h decre$ to d :at 0 mo/ = 8 own glory1 & ! greate/ good ( ! :ole2 at ! same "t infallibly kn[+ :at mu/ take place1 9 e in/ance1 9 ord] to answ] ?is end2 & consequ5tly mu/ h fix$ ^u ! mo/ wise & be/ plan1 =eorda9+ :atsoev] comes to pass4 ,!re=e1 :atev] be 8 petitions = himself1 or = o!rs1 he (f]s !m to ,god1 & asks1 on ?is condition1 always ei!r express$ or impli$1 ,if x be agreeable to ?y w3 = o!rwise he w\ld n h 8 petitions grant$1 if x 7 possible4 ,& he :o asks any ?+ ( ,god1 )\t mak+ ?is condition1 b sets up 8 own w1 & desires to h x gratifi$1 :e!r x be = ! glory ( ,god1 & ! greate/ good ( 8 k+dom1 or n2 & w\ld1 7 x 9 8 p[]1 compel 8 ,mak] to grant 8 petition1 & b[ ! w ( ,god to 8 own w2 he :o prays to ,god ) su* a disposition1 is an impi\s enemy to ,god1 ex]cises no true devotion1 & _c be he>d2 & x is desireable to all ! fri5ds ( ,god t he %\ld be reject$4 ,resignation to ! w ( ,god always supposes 8 w is un*angeably fix$ & e/abli%$1 :i* x c\ld n be1 unless he has =eorda9$ :atsoev] comes to pass4 ,?us x appe>s t if ,god 7 *angeable1 & _h n =eorda9$ :atsoev] comes to pass1 !re w\ld be no f\ndation = religi\s wor%ip1 or reason = pray+ to him2 or t !re c be no reason or enc\ragem5t = pray] & petition to any b an un*angeable ,god4--,i proce$ to obs]ve1 #b4 ,!re is good reason1 & all desirable & possible enc\ragem5t1 to pray to an un*angeable ,god1 :o has f et]nity det]m9$ :at he w d1 9 e in/ance1 & has =eorda9$ :atsoev] comes to pass4 ,?is w d\btless be evid5t1 to him :o w duly1 consid] ! foll[+ p>ticul>s4 ,fir/4 ,pray] is z prop]1 important1 & necess>y1 9 ord] to obta9 fav\r f an un*angeable ,god1 z x c\ld be 7 he *angeable1 & _h n =eorda9$ any ?+4 ,means are z necess>y 9 ord] to obta9 ! end1 z if no?+ 7 fix$ & c]ta94 ,?\gh x 0 decre$ t ,paul & all ! m5 9 ! %ip %\ld get safe to l&1 :5 !y 7 9 a /orm at sea2 yet ?is mu/ be accompli%$ by means1 & unless ! sailors _h assi/$ 9 manag+ ! %ip1 ?is ev5t c\ld n take place1 & !y c\ld n be sav$4 ,pray] is a means ( obta9+ :at ,god _h det]m9$ to grant2 = he has det]m9$ to give x 9 answ] to pray]1 & no o!r way4 8,ask1 & ye %all receive10 says our ,savi\r4 ,:5 ,god _h promis$ to d _m & great ?+s = ,israel1 he adds1 8,?us sai? ! ,"l ,god1 ,i w yet = ?is be inquir$ ( by ! h\se ( ,israel1 to d x = !m30 ,ezek4 xxxvi4 #cg4 ,! grant+ ! fav\rs1 :i* ,god _h det]m9$ to be/[1 0 z mu* susp5d$ on _! ask+ = !m1 z if !re _h be5 no?+ det]m9$ & fix$ ab\t x4 ,!re is z mu* reg>d _h to pray] 9 grant+ fav\rs1 & ! pray] is he>d1 & ,god gives !m1 z really & z mu* 9 answ] to x1 z if !re 7 no?+ det]m9$ & =eorda9$ respect+ !m3 = ! decree includes & fixes ! means1 z mu* z ! end2 ! me?od & way by :i* ev5ts are to take place1 z mu* z ^? ev5ts !mselves4 ,! "o dep5ds on ! o!r1 z mu* z if !re 7 no decree1 & no?+ fix$2 yea1 mu* m3 = ! decree fixes ! dep5d5ce & connexion betwe5 ! means & ! end3 :]eas if !re 7 no decree1 & no?+ fix$1 !re w\ld be no e/abli%$ connexion1 b all w\ld be unc]ta91 & !re w\ld be no reason or enc\ragem5t to use means1 or d any ?+ to obta9 an end4 ,surely1 !n1 !re is z mu* reason & enc\ragem5t to pray to an un*angeable ,god1 & ?is is z important & necess>y1 z if !re 7 no?+ fix$ by ! div9e decrees1 & mu* m3 yea1 ! un*angeable purposes ( ,god are ! necess>y & only prop] gr\nd & reason ( pray]4 ,secondly4 ,?\gh pray] is n design$ to make any *ange 9 ,god1 or alt] 8 purpose1 :i* is impossible2 yet x is suit$ & design$ to h an effect on ! petition]1 & prep>e him to receive t = :i* he prays4 ,& ?is is a good reason :y he %\ld pray4 ,x t5ds to make ! petition] to feel m & m s5sibly 8 wants1 & ^? ( o!rs = :om he prays1 & ! mis]able /ate 9 :i* he & !y are3 = 9 pray] ^! are call$ up to view1 & dwelt ^u3 & pray] t5ds to give a s5se ( ! wor? & importance ( ! fav\rs ask$4 ,x is also suit$ to make p]sons feel1 m & m1 _! own helplessness1 & entire dep5d5ce on ,god = ! fav\rs = :i* !y petition1 ( :i* _! pray+ is an ackn[l$gm5t3 & !re=e t5ds to enhance !m 9 ! eyes ( ! petition]1 :5 giv5 9 answ] to pray]1 & make him m s5sible ( ! free1 sov]eign goodness ( ,god 9 grant+ !m4#abj ,9 sum1 ?is is suit$ to keep ! exi/5ce & "* ( ,god 9 view1 & impress a s5se ( religi\s tru?s 9 g5]al on ! m9d1 & to =m ! m9d to univ]sal ob$i5ce1 & a consci5ti\s wat*fulness & circumspection1 9 all religi\s ex]cises4 ,?irdly4 ,x is reasonable1 & highly prop] & important1 & = ! hon\r ( ,god1 t ! fri5ds ( ,god %\ld express & ackn[l$ge _! entire dep5d5ce on him1 & tru/ 9 him1 = all !y want = !mselves & o!rs1 & _! belief 9 ! p[]1 wisdom & goodness ( ,god2 & all ?is is ackn[l$g$1 expressly or implicity1 9 pray] to ,god4 ,x is also reasonable & prop] t !y %\ld express _! desire ( ^? ?+s :i* are ne$$ by !mselves or o!rs1 & :i* ,god alone c give or accompli%3 & su* desires are express$ 9 ! be/ way & mann] by petition+ = !m4 ,& 9 ask+ = bless+s on o!rs1 & pray+ = _! enemies1 !y express _! b5evol5ce1 :i* is an advantage to !mselves1 & pleas+ to ,god1 ev5 ?\gh _! petitions %\ld h no influ5ce 9 procur+ ! fav\rs :i* !y ask4 ,& 9 pray+ t ,god w\ld hon\r himself1 & advance 8 own k+dom1 & accompli% all ! great & glori\s ?+s :i* he has promis$ to d = 8 own hon\r1 & ! good ( 8 p1 !y d n express any d\bts ( 8 fulfill+ 8 promises1 b are c]ta9 he w grant _! petitions2 b !y h]eby express _! acquiesc5ce 9 ^! ?+s1 & _! e>ne/ desire t !y may be accompli%$2 & also pr(ess & express _! love to ,god1 & fri5d%ip to 8 p & k+dom2 & d t :i* ! feel+s ( a pi\s1 b5evol5t he>t w naturally1 & ev5 necess>ily1 prompt !m to d4 ,we h _m examples ( su* petitions & pray]s = ^? ?+s & ev5ts1 :i* ! petition]s1 antec$5t to _! pray]s1 knew w\ld c]ta9ly be accompli%$4 ,we h a decisive & rem>kable in/ance ( ?is 9 ,david1 ! k+ ( ,israel1 9 ! foll[+ words3 8,& n[1 ,o ,"l ,god1 ! ^w t ?\ ha/ spok5 conc]n+ ?y s]vant1 & conc]n+ 8 h\se1 e/abli% x = ev]1 & d z ?\ ha/ said4 ,& let ?y "n be magnifi$ =ev]1 say+1 ,! ,"l ( ho/s is ! ,god ov] ,israel3 & let ! h\se ( ?y s]vant ,david be e/abli%$ be=e !e4 ,= ?\1 ,o ,"l ( ho/s1 ,god ( ,israel1 ha/ reveal$ to ?y s]vant1 say+1 ,i w build !e an h\se3 !re=e ha? ?y s]vant f\nd 9 8 he>t to pray ?is pray] be=e !e4 ,& n[1 ,o ,"l ,god1 ?\ art t ,god1 & ?y words be true1 & ?\ ha/ promis$ ?is goodness unto ?y s]vant4 ,!re=e n[ let x please !e to bless ! h\se ( ?y s]vant1 t x may cont9ue =ev] be=e !e2 = ?\1 ,o ,"l ,god1 ha/ spok5 x1 & ) ?y bless+ let ! h\se ( ?y s]vant be bless$ =ev]30 #b ,sam4 vii4 #be-bi4 ,"h ,david n only prays ,god to d t :i* at ! same "t he knew & ackn[l$ges ,god _h promis$ to d2 & !re=e x 0 e/abli%$ z firm z ! ?rone ( ! ,almighty1 & decre$ t x %\ld take place2 b he says t ?is promise ( ,god1 mak+ x c]ta91 0 ! reason1 motive1 & enc\ragem5t to him to make ?is pray]3 8,?\1 ,o ,"l1 ha/ reveal$ to ?y s]vant1 say+1 ,i w build !e an h\se4 ,& n[1 ,o ,"l ,god1 ?\ art t ,god1 & ?y words be true1 & ?\ ha/ promis$ ?is goodness unto ?y s]vant2 ,,!re=e ,,ha? ,,?y ,,s]vant ,,f\nd ,,9 ,,8 ,,he>t ,,to ,,pray ,,?is ,,pray] ,,be=e ,,!e40 ,we h5ce are w>rant$ to ass]t t x is reasonable & prop] to pray = t :i* ,god has promis$2 & t ! c]ta9ty t x w be accompli%$ is a motive & enc\ragem5t to pray = x4 ,h[ greatly !n d !y err1 :o ?9k t if e ev5t is made c]ta9 by ,god's decree1 !re is no reason or enc\ragem5t to pray = any ?+6 ,our ,savi\r1 9 ! patt]n ( pray] :i* he has dictat$1 directs m5 to pray t ,god w\ld br+ to pass ^? ev5ts :i* are already fix$ & decre$1 & !re=e mu/ infallibly take place2 8,our ,fa!r1 :o art 9 heav51 hall[$ be ?y "n2 ?y k+dom come1 ?y w be done10 c4 ,*ri/ himself1 9 ! #ag? *apt] ( ,john1 prays = ^? :om ! ,fa!r _h giv5 to him1 t he w\ld keep !m ?r\gh 8 own "n1 & t !y might be "o1 z ! ,fa!r & ,son 7 "o2 might be kept f ! evil 9 ! _w1 & be sanctifi$ ?r\gh ! tru?2 t !y might be ) him 9 heav5 =ev]1 & behold 8 glory4 ,at ! same "t he knew t all ?is 0 made c]ta9 to !m2 = he _h be=e said1 t all t 7 giv5 to him %\ld come to him1 & he w\ld raise !m up at ! la/ day2 t he w\ld give unto !m et]nal life1 & n "o ( !m %\ld p]i%1 z none %\ld be able to pluck !m out ( 8 h&s1 or 8 ,fa!r's4 ,he prays1 8,fa!r1 glorify ?y "n20 n because ?is ev5t 0 unc]ta91 b to express 8 e>ne/ desire ( t :i* he knew 0 decre$1 & c\ld n b take place1 & 8 will+ness to give up e ?+1 ev5 8 own life to promote ?is4 ,aga91 ,*ri/ prays 9 ! foll[+ words3 8,& n[1 ,o ,fa!r1 glorify ?\ me ) ?9e own self1 ) ! glory :i* ,i _h ) !e be=e ! _w 040 ,! ev5t = :i* ,*ri/ prays 9 ^! words 0 decre$ f et]nity1 & ! decree _h be5 long be=e publi%$1 9 ! #b;d & #aaj? ,psalms3 8,i w decl>e ! decree3 ,! ,"l ha? said unto me1 ,?\ art my ,son1 ?is day h ,i begott5 !e4 ,ask ( me1 & ,i w give !e ! hea!n = ?9e inh]itance1 & ! utt]mo/ p>ts ( ! e>? = ?y possession4 ,sit ?\ at my "r h&1 until ,i make ?9e enemies ?y foot-/ool40 ,& he _h decl>$ ! c]ta9ty ( t = :i* he "h prays1 s9ce 8 inc>nation4 ,he _h said1 t all p[] 9 heav5 & e>? 0 giv5 unto him2 t 8! ,fa!r _h committ$ all judgm5t unto ! ,son2 t all m5 %\ld hon\r ! ,son1 ev5 z !y hon\r ! ,fa!r40 ,/4 ,paul1 :5 speak+ ( ,god1 (t5 introduces ! foll[+ words3 8,to :om be glory =ev]1 ,am520 :i* is n to be consid]$ z a m]e doxology1 by :i* glory is ascrib$ to ,god2 b x is r a wi%1 or desire1 t ,god may be glorifi$ =ev]2 & ! ,am5 corroborates x3 z if he _h said1 8,let x be s2 ?is is ! mo/ ard5t desire ( my s\l1 includ+ ! sum ( all my petitions40 ,"h !n ! ,apo/le utt]s a desire & petition = t :i* he knew 0 decre$1 & w\ld take place4 ,! la/ words ( ,*ri/ to 8 *ur* are1 8,surely ,i come quickly40 ,^u :i* promise ! foll[+ petition ( ! *ur*1 & ( e fri5d ( 81 is pres5t$ to him3 8,am51 ev5 s come ,"l ,jesus40 ,"h is a petition1 9 :i* all ,*ri/ians jo91 pray+ ,*ri/ to d :at he has promis$2 & :i* !re=e 0 z c]ta9 z a decl>$ decree c\ld possibly make x2 & ! petition is gr\nd$ on ?is promise & decree publi%$ by ,*ri/1 9 :i* ! petition]s express _! he>ty approbation ( ! com+ ( ,*ri/1 & e>ne/ desire ( ?is important & happy ev5t4 ,& if x be reasonable ?us to pray = an ev5t :i* is fix$ & made c]ta9 by an un*angeable decree1 & _c be alt]$1 z 9 ! in/ance be=e u2 !n x is reasonable & prop] to pray = any ?+ or any ev5t :i* appe>s to u desirable & important1 ?\gh we "k ,god is un*angeable1 & t all ?+s & e ev5t are fix$ by an unalt]able decree4 ,! apo/le ,john says1 8,& ?is is ! confid5ce t we h 9 him1 t if we ask any ?+ accord+ to 8 w1 he he>e? u4 ,& if we "k t he he>e? u1 :atsoev] we ask1 we "k t we h ! petitions t we desir$ ( him30 #a ,john v4 #ad1 #ae4 ,to ask = any ?+ accord+ to 8 w1 is to ask = ^? ?+s :i* x is agreeable to 8 w to grant2 & ?is is to be kn[n only by :at he has reveal$4 ,:5 we ask him to d :at he has decl>$ he w d1 !n we "k we ask = t :i* is accord+ to 8 w2 & consequ5tly t we h our petitions4 ,b x w be ask$1 ,:at are ^! ?+s8 ,i answ]1 t ,god w glorify himself 9 all ?+s1 & make ! brighte/ display ( 8 p]fections & "* =ev]2 t he w promote & effect ! greate/ possible good ( ! univ]se2 t he w make 8 *ur* & k+dom p]fectly happy & glori\s =ev]2 t he w accompli% all 8 designs & pr$ictions1 & fulfil all 8 promises to 8 *ur* & p3 & cause all ?+s to "w = ! good ( ^? :o love him2 & give 8 holy ,_s to all :o ask him4 ,^!1 ,i ?9k1 mu/ be ! ?+s we ask1 :5 we "k t we pray = any ?+ accord+ to ! w ( ,god1 & consequ5tly "k t he he>e? u1 & t we h ! petitions t we desir$ ( him4 ,b 9 all ^! in/ances we ask = t :i* ,god has said he w d1 t is1 has decre$ t he w d !m4 ,& z x has be5 said be=e1 if a decree 9 ^! in/ances does n r5d] x unreasonable or improp] to pray = _! accompli%m5t2 !n1 if ,god has decre$ :atsoev] comes to pass1 ?is is n 9 ! lea/ inconsi/5t ) our pray+ = :atev] appe>s to u desirable & good1 & may n be contr>y to ! w ( ,god to grant4 ,b "h x mu/ be obs]v$1 t :5 we ask = any p>ticul> ?+s or ev5ts :i*1 ?\gh x may n be contr>y to ! w ( ,god to grant1 yet he has 9 no way reveal$ t x is 8 w to grant our petitions2 :5 we ask = any su* ?+1 we mu/ d x ) an express or implicit res]ve--,if x be accord+ to ! w ( ,god4 ,o!rwise1 or if x be n accord+ to 8 w1 we mu/ )draw our petition1 & n desire to h x grant$4 ,resignation to ! w ( ,god1 :atev] x may be1 9 all su* in/ances1 is ess5tial to ! pi\s petitions ( a b5evol5t fri5d ( ,god4 ,& by ?us ref]r+ to ! w ( ,god1 & resign+ to t1 desir+ x may be done 9 all cases1 :atev] petitions we may make1 we d ref] to ! decrees ( ,god1 by :i* he has det]m9$ :at he w d 9 e p>ticul> in/ance2 = 8 w & 8 decrees are 9 ?is case "o & ! same1 be+ fix$ & un*angeable4 ,f\r?ly4 ,x is n only prop] & important t ! wor%ipp]s ( ,god %\ld express _! desires ( ^? ?+s :i* !y want1 9 pray+ = !m2 b 7 ?is n true1 & 7 n ask+ = !m ! means & way ( obta9+ !m2 yet ! pi\s fri5ds ( ,god w\ld e/eem x a privilege & enjoym5t to be all[$ & invit$1 8by pray] & supplication1 ) ?anksgiv+1 to make kn[n _! reque/s unto him40 ,to !m pray] is n a task1 f :i* !y w\ld be glad to be excus$1 b !y practise x ) pleasure4--,!y h great support1 enjoym5t & happ9ess1 9 ca/+ _! c>es ^u ,god1 & express+ ! desires ( _! he>ts to him4 ,:ile o!rs re/ra9 pray] be=e ,god1 & say1 8,:at is ! ,almighty1 t we %\ld s]ve him8 & :at pr(it %\ld we h if we pray unto him80 ! b5evol5t fri5d ( ,god w\ld pray1 7 x only = ! enjoym5t :i* he has 9 ! ex]cise2 & says 9 8 he>t1 8,i w call ^u ,god z long z ,i live4 ,& ?\gh he is c]ta9 t ,god is un*angeable1 & t no?+ is done1 or w come to pass1 :i* is n =eorda9$ by him1 ?is does n t5d to prev5t or 9 ! lea/ abate ! pleasure & enjoym5t he has 9 mak+ kn[n 8 reque/s to ,god1 or 8 desire con/antly to practise x3 b ?is tru? gives him support & consolation1 & increases 8 delight 9 call+ ^u ,god1 & r5d]s x m desirable & pleasant unto him3 yea1 7 n ?is a tru?1 he c\ld n f9d any reason = mak+ 8 reque/s kn[n to him1 or any delight 9 do+ x2 & w\ld n h any enc\ragem5t1 or ev5 d>e1 to ask = any ?+1 z has be5 obs]v$ & %ewn40 ,& n[ ?is matt] is to be left to ! judgm5t ( e "o :o w att5d to x4 ,x is hop$ t x appe>s evid5t1 beyond all dispute1 f ! light 9 :i* ?is subject has be5 n[ set1 t ! doctr9e ( ,god's decree+ :atsoev] comes to pass is n only consi/5t ) all ! ex]cises ( true piety1 b is ! prop] f\ndation = ?is1 & is suit$ to excite & promote ^! ex]cises1 & t !re c be no real piety :i* is n consi/5t ) ?is tru?4 ,,hopk9s',s ,,s]mons4 ,footnote #abj3 ,a k9d & wise fa!r1 :o designs to give 8 *ild "s p>ticul> fav\r1 w br+ ! *ild to ask = x be=e he be/[s x1 & w susp5d ! gift ^u ?is condition1 = ! b5efit ( ! *ild1 t :at he grants may be a real advantage to him1 & a great] ?an if x 7 giv5 be=e ! *ild 0 bett] prep>$ to receive x1 by e>ne/ly & humbly ask+ = x2 & t ! fa!r may h]eby receive a prop] ackn[l$gm5t f ! *ild1 & be treat$ 9 a becom+ mann]4 ,& 9 ?is case1 ! petition ( ! *ild is z really reg>d$1 he>d & grant$1 & ! *ild's application & pray] to ! fa!r is z mu* a means ( obta9+ ! fav\r1 & z prop]1 important1 & necess>y1 z if ! fa!r _h n previ\sly det]m9$ ! :ole affair4 ,& :5 ! *ildr5 ( su* a fa!r "k t ?is is 8 way ( be/[+ fav\rs on !m1 !y w h z prop] motives1 & z mu* enc\ragem5t1 to ask = all !y want1 z if he _h n det]m9$ :at he w\ld d antec$5t to _! ask+ him2 yea1 mu* m4 ,que/4 ,,cxciii4 ,,que/4 ,,cxciii4 ,:at d we pray = 9 ! f\r? petition8 ,,answ4 ,9 ! f\r? petition1 :i* is1 ,give u ?is day our daily bread1 ackn[l$g+1 t 9 ,adam1 & by our s91 we h =feit$ our "r to all ! outw>d bless+s ( ?is life1 & des]ve to be :olly depriv$ ( !m by ,god1 & to h !m curs$ to u 9 ! use ( !m2 &1 t nei!r !y ( !mselves are able to su/a9 u1 nor we to m]it1 or by our own indu/ry1 to procure !m1 b prone to desire1 get1 & use !m unlawfully2 we pray = ourselves & o!rs1 t bo? !y & we1 wait+ ^u ! provid5ce ( ,god f day to day1 9 ! use ( lawful means1 may1 ( 8 free gift1 &1 z to 8 fa!rly wisdom %all seem be/1 enjoy a compet5t portion ( !m1 & h ! same cont9u$ & bless$ unto u 9 our holy & com=table use ( !m1 & cont5tm5t 9 !m2 & be kept f all ?+s t are contr>y to our temporal support & com=t4 ,9 ord] to our und]/&+ ?is petition1 we mu/ fir/ consid] :at is meant by bread4 ,"s h ?\ght t our ,savi\r h]eby int5ds spiritual m]cies1 z d5ot+ t bread :i* is suit$ to ! necessities ( our s\ls1 & p>ticul>ly t we may h an int]e/ 9 ,*ri/1 :o is call$1 ,! bread ( life1 ,john vi4 #ce4 ,! liv+ bread :i* came d[n f heav51 v]4 #ea4 ,b ?\gh x mu/ be all[$1 t ?is is a bless+ f> exce$+ all ^? t are ( a temporal nature1 z mu* z ! happ9ess ( ! s\l is pref]able to t ( ! body2 & x is1 d\btless1 to be made ! subject ( our daily & importunate reque/s to ,god1 q4 d4 give me an int]e/ 9 ,*ri/1 or else ,i c h no delight or pleasure 9 any ( ! enjoym5ts ( life3 ,yet ?is does n seem to be int5d$ by our ,savi\r 9 ?is petition2 b t bread :i* we pray = has a m imm$iate respect to ! bless+s ( ?is life1 :i*1 accord+ to ! scripture-mode ( speak+1 are (t5 set =? by bread4 ,?us ,god tells ,adam1 aft] 8 fall1 ,9 ! sweat ( ?y face %alt ?\ eat bread1 ,g54 iii4 #ai4 by :i* we are to und]/&1 t he %\ld take a great deal ( pa9s to provide = himself ! necess>ies ( life4 ,s :5 ,god promises outw>d bless+s to 8 p1 he tells !m1 t bread %all be giv5 !m1 & _! wat]s %all be sure1 ,isa4 xxxiii4 #af4 ,& else:]e1 ,i w abundantly bless h] provision2 ,i satisfy h] poor ) bread1 ,psal4 cxxxii4 #ae4 ,?is is :at we are taught to pray = 9 ?is petition2 9 :i* we may obs]ve1 ,i4 ,t !re are "s ?+s suppos$1 namely1 #a4 ,t1 by our s9s1 we h =feit$ a "r to ! outw>d bless+s ( ?is life4 ,?is 0 ! consequ5ce ( ! =feiture ( life itself2 & x 0 a "p ( ! curse1 t we 7 expos$ to by our rebellion aga9/1 & apo/acy f ,god4 ,if he %\ld deprive u ( all ! conv5i5ces ( life1 & !reby imbitt] x to u2 s t we %\ld be almo/ incl9$ to make t unhappy *oice t ,job did1 ( /rangl+ & dea?1 r ?an life1 ,job vii4 #ae4 !re w\ld be no reason to say1 !re is unrighte\sness ) ,god4 #b4 ,x is f>!r suppos$1 t outw>d bless+s are ,god's free gift to u4 ,:e!r we h a great] or a small] portion !re(1 !y are to be ackn[l$g$ z ! fruits ( div9e b\nty3 ,x is ,god t spreads a table = u2 to "s he gives a small measure1 & to o!rs a l>g] %>e ( temporal good ?+s2 b1 :atev] we enjoy1 x is to be own$ z ! effect ( 8 provid5tial goodness4 ,?is1 inde$1 does n exclude ! use ( ^? means t are orda9$ = ! pres]v+ ( life1 & our obta9+ ! good ?+s !re(2 b we mu/1 at ! same "t1 ackn[l$ge1 t all t wisdom1 indu/ry1 & success t att5ds our endeav\rs1 is f ,god2 x is he t give? p[] to get weal?1 ,deut4 viii4 #ah4 or1 z x is else:]e said1 ,! ri* & poor meet toge!r2 t is1 !y bo? agree 9 ?is1 t ! ,"l is ! ,mak] ( !m all1 ,prov4 xxii4 #b4 t is1 :atev] be _! circum/ances 9 ! _w1 x is he t provides1 :at !y h1 = !m4 ,& if :at we enjoy is sweet5$ & sanctifi$ to u = our good1 s t we h n only ! conv5i5ces ( life1 b a bless+ ) !m1 & are enabl$ to make a "r use & improvem5t ( !m1 to ! glory ( ,god & ! advantage ( ourselves & o!rs2 ?is mu/ also be reckon$ an in/ance ( div9e fav\r1 or ! gift ( ,god4 #c4 ,x is f>!r suppos$1 t temporal good ?+s may lawfully be pray$ =4 ,z ! provid5ce ( ,god does n1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 exclude ! use ( means2 s x is n inconsi/5t )1 b r an inducem5t to pray]2 &1 inde$1 pray] is an ascrib+ glory to ,god1 z ! f\nta9 ( all we enjoy2 )\t :i*1 x w\ld be an affront to ! div9e ,maje/y1 to expect any bless+ f him4 ,?is is applicable to pray] 9 g5]al1 &1 9 p>ticul>1 to our mak+ supplication = outw>d bless+s4 ,i4 ,we %all consid] ! subject-matt] ( ! petition1 or :at we are to und]/& :5 we say1 ,give u ?is day our daily bread4 #a4 ,! ?+ pray$ =1 is bread2 :]eby our ,savi\r intimates1 t we are to set due b\nds to our desires1 :5 we are press+ aft] outw>d bless+s4 ,he does n ord] u to importune ) ,god = ! great ?+s ( ?is life2 b r = ^? ?+s :i* are necess>y1 9 ! enjoym5t :]e(1 we may ! bett] be enabl$ to glorify him3 ,he does n put 8 foll[]s ^u ask+ = cr[ns & sceptres1 z ?\gh 8 k+dom 7 ( ?is _w1 z "s1 :o 7 influ5c$ by c>nal motives1 fondly imag9$1 be+ ready to expect t _m worldly advantages w\ld accrue f _! adh]+ to him2 &1 :5 !y f\nd !mselves mi/ak51 %amefully des]t$ 8 cause1 & rel9qui%$ ! pr(ession t !y once made ( him3 ,b ,*ri/ nev] gave 8 p gr\nd to expect t _! secul> int]e/ %\ld be promot$ by embrac+ ! gospel3 ,accord+ly1 :5 any "o seem$ desir\s ( be+ 8 disciple1 he g5]ally put ?is try+ "q to him2 :e!r he 0 cont5t to leave all1 & foll[ him1 or to lead a mean life 9 ! _w1 & be hat$ ( all m5 = 8 "n's sake8 ,8 disciples1 inde$1 7 sometimes fill$ ) too great solicitude ab\t _! future circum/ances 9 life2 b he enc\rages !m to hope = necess>y provisions1 :5 he says1 ,y\r heav5ly ,fa!r kn[e? t ye h ne$ ( all ^! ?+s1 ,matt4 vi4 #cb4 & x is always f\nd1 t :]e !re is ! greate/ degree ( fai?1 x t5ds to mod]ate our affections z to ! ?+s ( ?is _w2 & if at any "t1 !y are apt to exce$ _! due b\nds1 x gives a *eck to !m1 z ! prophet says to ,b>u*3 ,seeke/ ?\ great ?+s = ?yself8 seek !m n1 ,j]4 xlv4 #e4 ,we h an admirable in/ance ( ?is 9 ,jacob2 :o1 :5 he 0 9 a mo/ de/itute condition1 fly+ f 8 fa!r's h\se1 to ,padan-aram1 did n "k :at ent]ta9m5t he %\ld meet ) !re4 ,! pr9cipal ?+ :i* he desires1 toge!r ) ! div9e pres5ce & protection1 is1 t he might h bread to eat1 & raim5t to put on1 ,g54 xxviii4 #bj4 ,he does n ask1 t p & nations might b[ d[n to him2 or t ,god w\ld take away ! life ( 8 bro!r ,esau1 ^: malici\s design aga9/ him1 occasion$ 8 pres5t haz>d\s j\rney2 he is n anxi\sly conc]n$ = ! great ?+s ( ?is _w1 b only desires t he may h ! necess>ies ( life4 ,& ,ag>'s pray] is n unlike ?is1 :o says1 ,give me nei!r pov]ty nor ri*es2 fe$ me ) food conv5i5t = me1 ,prov4 xxx4 #h4 ,su* a frame ( _s our ,savi\r supposes !m to h1 :o ?us address !mselves to ,god 9 pray] = bread1 or ! outw>d accommodations ( life4 #b4 ,x is call$1 our bread2 ! mean+ ( :i* is1 t !re is a di/9ct prop]ty :i* e "o has1 by ! allotm5t ( provid5ce1 9 ^? outw>d bless+s :i* ,god has giv5 him1 :atev] be ! measure or proportion !re(3 ,?is we are taught to ackn[l$ge ) ?ankfulness1 q4 d4 ,?\ did/ n design t "o man %\ld take possession ( ! :ole _w1 or engross to himself all its /ores1 & t ! re/ %\ld />ve & p]i% = want ( ! necess>ies ( life2 h]e9 ?y wisdom & sov]eignty appe>s1 & to ?is x is ow+1 t !re are "s ?+s :i* we h a "r to1 di/9ct f o!rs3 n )\t1 b by ! gift & bless+ ( provid5ce4 ,& !re=e1 :atsoev] ,god ?9ks fit t we %\ld receive1 we call our own1 & z su*1 pray = x2 o!rwise we are n 9 ! lea/ to desire or covet x1 inasmu* z we are taught to pray only = t :i* we may call ours1 z hav+ a natural or civil "r to x1 :i* we h n to t :i* belongs to ano!r4 ,n[ !re are two ways by :i* we are said to receive outw>d bless+s1 :i* we may call our own f ! h& ( ,god1 :i* are m especially includ$ 9 ?is petition4 7#a47 ,z ,god1 by 8 di/+ui%+ h&1 gives u t measure ( outw>d bless+s :i* he sees conv5i5t = u1 & t ei!r1 by succe$+ our endeav\rs1 or by supply+ our wants 9 "s way :i* 0 altoge!r unexpect$ by u1 & !reby mak+ provision = ! com=t ( our lives4--,!re is sometimes a *a9 ( provid5ces concurr+ h]eunto2 z ,god speaks ( 8 he>+ ! heav5s1 ,hos4 ii4 #ba1 #bb4 t1 :5 !y want /ore ( wat]1 he may furni% !m !re)1 & !y may he> ! e>?1 s z to moi/5 x ) %[]s1 :5 p>*$1 & becom+ unfruitful2 & t ! e>? may he> ! corn1 & ! w9e1 & ! oil1 s z to produce !m2 & t ^! may he>1 t is1 may be di/ribut$ among ,god's p1 z he sees !y want !m2 & ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,he wat]e? ! hills f 8 *amb]s3 ,! e>? is satisfi$ ) ! fruit ( ?y works4 ,he cause? ! grass to gr[ = ! cattle1 & h]b = ! s]vice ( man2 t he may br+ =? food out ( ! e>?2 ,& w9e t make? glad ! he>t ( man1 & oil to make 8 face to %9e1 & bread :i* /r5g!n$ man's he>t1 ,psal4 civ4 #ac-ae4 ,s t !re are v>i\s causes & effects1 subs]vi5t to ea* o!r1 :i* are all ow+ to ! bless+ ( provid5ce1 :]eby we come to possess t portion ( ! good ?+s ( ?is life1 :i* are allott$ = u4 7#b47 ,! outw>d bless+s ( ?is life may be call$ ours :5 ,god is pleas$ to make !m bless+s to u1 & give u ! enjoym5t !re(4 ,he mu/ add 8 bless+s to all ! m]cies he be/[s1 or else !y w n conduce to our happ9ess2 nor c ! g5]al end1 design$ h]eby1 be answ]$2 )\t ?is1 ! bread we eat1 w\ld no m n\ri% u1 ?an husks or *aff2 our g>m5ts1 )\t ?is1 c\ld no m contribute to our be+ w>m1 ?an if !y 7 put ^u a /atue2 & ! air we brea!1 w\ld r /ifle ?an refre% u4 ,?us x is said1 ,man do? n live by bread only1 b by e ^w :i* proce$e? out ( ! m\? ( ,god1 ,deut4 viii4 #c4 t is1 n b>ely by second causes1 or ! means we use1 9 ord] to ! ma9ta9+ life & heal?1 or any ( ! com=ts !re(2 b1 by ! bless+ ( ,god1 or 8 p[] & provid5ce1 t ^! ends are answ]$4 ,& x is he alone :o c give u ! com=table enjoym5t !re(3 ,?is all h n2 _! tables are pl5tifully furni%$1 b !y want t measure ( heal? :i* is necess>y = _! tak+ 91 or receiv+ advantage f !m2 z x is said ( ! sick man1 t 8 life abhorre? bread1 & 8 s\l da9ty meat1 ,job xxxiii4 #bj4 ,su* d1 z x 71 />ve 9 ! mid/ ( pl5ty4 ,& !re are o!rs1 :o1 ?\gh !y h a great deal ( ! _w1 & are n h9d]$ f ! enjoym5t ( x by ! weakness or decays ( nature2 yet !y are made unhappy by ! temp] ( _! m9ds2 z !re are "s t ab\nd 9 ri*es1 :o may1 nev]!less be said to be poor1 because !y want an he>t to use :at !y h1 :i* is ,god peculi> bless+3 ,?us ! wise man says1 ,e man to :om ,god ha? giv5 ri*es & weal?1 & ha? giv5 him p[] to eat !re(1 & to take 8 portion1 & to rejoice 9 8 lab\r1 ?is is ! gift ( ,god1 ,eccl4 v4 #ai4 ,= ^! ?+s we are dep5d5t on him2 & ?is is :at we int5d1 :5 we pray t ,god w\ld give u our bread4 #c4 ,we are f>!r taught to pray1 t ,god w\ld give u our bread ?is day1 !reby d5ot+ t we are to desire to h our pres5t necessities suppli$1 z ^? :o _c be c]ta9 t we %all live till to-morr[4 ,h[ (t5 does ,god break ! ?read ( our lives 9 an in/ant1 )\t giv+ u any notice ( x be=eh&8 ,& !re=e we may truly say 9 ! mid/ ( life1 we are 9 dea?1 & are advis$ to take no ?\ght = ! morr[1 b to leave t entirely to ! provid5ce ( ,god3 ,food n\ri%es b = a day1 s t :at we n[ receive w n suffice u to-morr[4 ,nature is always crav+ supplies1 & !re=e we are taught to h a cont9ual rec\rse to ,god by pray] = !m3 ,&1 if we look f>!r ?an ?is pres5t "t1 x is to be ) ?is condition1 t ! ,"l has det]m9$ to prolong our lives1 & !reby r5d]s x necess>y = u to pray = ^? ?+s t w be ne$ful = ! support !re(3 ,?is seems to be ! mean+ ( t v>iation ( expression1 :i* ! evangeli/ ,luke makes use (1 :5 he says1 ,give u day by day our daily bread1 ,luke xi4 #c4 ,& x may obviate an objection1 z x w be inf]r$ by "s1 t if we are n to pray = :at respects our future condition 9 ?is _w1 we are n to make provision = x3 ,:]eas1 ?is is contr>y to :at we are exhort$ to d1 by be+ l$ to consid] ! provision :i* ! smalle/ insects make = _! subsi/5ce2 ,! ant provide? h] meat 9 ! summ]1 & ga!re? h] food 9 ! h>ve/1 ,prov4 vi4 #h4 ,& ! apo/le says1 ,if any provide n = 8 own1 & especially = ^? ( 8 own h\se1 he ha? d5i$ ! fai?1 & is worse ?an an infidel1 #a ,tim4 v4 #h4 ,?is !re=e we ought to d2 & accord+ly we are to pray1 t ,god w\ld succe$ our lawful endeav\rs1 9 ord] !reunto2 ?\gh we mu/ d x ) ?is limitation1 z ma9ta9+ a con/ant s5se t our times are 9 8 h&1 s t if he %\ld be pleas$ to grant u a long] or %ort] lease ( our lives1 :i* to u is altoge!r unc]ta91 we are to beg ( him1 t we may nev] be de/itute ( :at is necess>y = our glorify+ him !re94 #d4 ,?is petition is to be consid]$ z respect+ o!rs z well z ourselves2 ,give u1 c4 :]eby we express a conc]n = _! advantage 9 :at respects ! good ?+s ( ?is life4 ,! bless+s ( provid5ce fl[ f an inexhau/ible f\nta92 & !re=e we are n to ?9k t1 by desir+ t o!rs may h a supply ( _! wants1 !re w n be en\gh rema9+ = u4 ,& ?is %\ld always tea* u to be> our "p 9 reliev+ o!rs1 t !y may n1 ?r\gh our neglect1 p]i% = want ( ! necess>ies ( ?is life3 ,?us we are exhort$ to deal our bread to ! hungry1 to br+ ! poor t are ca/ out to our h\ses1 & :5 we see ! nak$1 to cov] !m1 & n to hide ourselves f our own fle%1 ,isa4 lviii4 #g4 ,& ,job hav+ be5 sev]ely accus$ by 8 fri5ds1 z ?\gh all ^? afflictions t befel him1 7 9 judgm5t = 8 hav+ oppress$ & =sak5 ! poor1 & viol5tly tak5 away an h\se :i* he build$ n1 z ,zoph> ins9uates1 ,job xx4 #ai4 v9dicates himself f ! *>ge 9 ! /ronge/ t]ms1 :5 he says1 ,i h n )held ! poor f _! desire1 nor caus$ ! eyes ( ! wid[ to fail2 nor eat5 my morsel myself alone1 s t ! fa!rless ha? n eat5 !re(2 nor se5 any p]i% = want ( clo?+1 or any poor )\t cov]+1 *ap4 xxxi4 #af-ai4 ,?is is n only to pray1 t ,god w\ld give o!rs _! daily bread2 b to help !m1 s f> z x is 9 our p[]1 :i* is v agreeable to :at we pray = 9 _! behalf1 z well z our own1 :5 we say1 z 9 ?is petition1 ,give u ?is day our daily bread4 ,?us conc]n+ ! matt] ( ?is petition1 z expla9$ 9 ?is answ]2 ( :i* we %all give a summ>y acc\nt 9 ! foll[+ m$itation1 :i* may be ( use = ! r$uc+ our ,savi\r's direction into practice3 ,accord+ly we address him 9 ?is mann]1 8,our eyes wait on !e1 ,o ?\ pres]v] ( m51 :o give/ to all _! meat 9 due season4 ,we are poor1 indig5t creatures1 ^: necessities oblige u to reque/ a daily supply1 = our outw>d z well z spiritual wants4 ,?\ ha/ grant$ u life & fav\r2 &1 hav+ obta9$ help f !e1 we cont9ue unto ?is day4 ,?\ prep>e/ a table = u2 our cup runne? ov]2 we h nev] be5 :olly de/itute ( ^? outw>d bless+s :i* t5d to make our pilgrimage1 ?r\gh ?is _w1 easy & com=table3 ,we !re=e adore !e = ! c>e & goodness ( ?y provid5ce1 :i* cont9ues to u =feit$ bless+s4 ,we h1 by our s9s1 des]v$ to be depriv$ ( all ! good ?+s we enjoy1 :i* we h n us$ to ?y glory1 z we ought to h done4 ,we ackn[l$ge ourselves less ?an ! lea/ ( all ?y m]cies2 yet ?\ ha/ enc\rag$ u to pray & hope = ! cont9uance !re(3 ,we leave x to ?9e inf9ite wisdom1 to *use t condition ( life :i* ?\ see/ be/ = u4 ,x is n ! great ?+s ( ?is _w t we are solicit\s ab\t1 b t portion !re( :i* is necess>y to our glorify+ !e !re94 ,?\ ha/ made x our duty1 & accord+ly we desire1 to use t indu/ry :i* is necess>y to atta9 a com=table subsi/5ce 9 ! _w2 yet we are s5sible t ! success !re( is :olly ow+ to ?y bless+3 ,we !re=e beg1 t ?\ w\ld/ prosp] our und]tak+2 s9ce x is ?y bless+ alone t make? ri*1 & adde? no sorr[ !re)4 ,keep our desires aft] ! _w )9 _! due b\nds2 & enable u to be cont5t ) :at ?\ art pleas$ to allot = u1 t our he>ts may n be turn$ aside !reby1 f an e>ne/ pursuit aft] t bread :i* p]i%e? n1 b endure? to ev]la/+ life4 ,if ?\ art pleas$ to give u ! ri*es ( ?is _w1 let n our he>ts be set ^u !m2 & if ?\ ha/ orda9$ t we %\ld be 9 l[ circum/ances !re91 may ! frame ( our spirits be suit$ !reunto1 & ?is condition ( life be sanctifi$1 t x may appe>1 t we are n too l[ to be ! objects ( ?y special reg>d & discrim9at+ grace2 t hav+ no?+1 we may really possess all ?+s1 9 hav+ an int]e/ 9 ?y love4 ,z to :at conc]ns our future condition 9 ?is _w1 ?\gh ?\ ha/ made x our duty to use a provid5t c>e t we may n be r$uc$ to ^? /raits t w\ld r5d] ! la/ /age ( life uncom=table2 yet we w\ld d ?is ) a con/ant s5se ( ! unc]ta9ty ( life1 s9ce our times are 9 ?y h&1 our circum/ances 9 ! _w at ?y disposal1 & we rejoice t !y are s3 ,!re=e we e>ne/ly beg1 t if x be ?y sov]eign w to call u soon out ( x1 t we may be z well pleas$ to leave1 z ev] we 7 to enjoy x1 z be+ bless$ ) a well-gr\nd$ hope ( a bett] life3 ,&1 if x be consi/5t ) ?y w1 t our lives be prolong$ 9 ! _w1 ,give u day by day our daily bread1 t we may1 at all times1 exp]i5ce1 t ?\ do/ abundantly bless our provision1 & satisfy u ) ^? ?+s :i* ?\ see/ ne$ful = u1 till we come to our j\rney's end1 & are possess$ ( t p]fect bless$ness :i* ?\ ha/ res]v$ = ?y sa9ts 9 a bett] _w40 ,que/4 ,,cxciv4 ,,que/4 ,,cxciv4 ,:at d we pray = ! fif? petition8 ,,answ4 ,9 ! fif? petition1 :i* is1 ,=give u our debts z we =give our debtors ackn[l$g+ t we1 & all o!rs1 are guilty bo? ( orig9al & actual s91 & !reby become debtors to ! ju/ice ( ,god2 & t nei!r we1 nor any o!r creature1 c make ! lea/ satisfaction = t debt4 ,we pray = ourselves & o!rs1 t ,god ( 8 free grace w\ld1 ?r\gh ! ob$i5ce & satisfaction ( ,*ri/ appreh5d$ & appli$ by fai?1 acquit u bo? f ! guilt & puni%m5t ( s91 accept u 9 8 ,belov$1 cont9ue 8 fav\r & grace to u1 p>don our daily fail+s1 & fill u ) peace & joy1 9 giv+ u daily m & m assurance ( =giv5ess1 :i* we are ! r embold5$ to ask1 & enc\rag$ to expect :5 we h ?is te/imony 9 ourselves1 t we1 f ! he>t1 =give o!rs _! (f5ces4 ,hav+ be5 direct$1 9 ! =m] petition1 to pray = outw>d bless+s2 we are n[ l$ to ask = =giv5ess ( s92 & x is ) v good reason t ^! two petitions are jo9$ toge!r1 inasmu* z we _c expect t ,god %\ld give u ! good ?+s ( ?is life1 :i* are all =feit$ by u1 mu* less1 t we %\ld h !m be/[$ on u 9 m]cy1 & = our good1 unless he is pleas$ to =give ^? s9s1 :]eby we provoke him to )hold !m f u3 ,nei!r c we take com=t 9 any outw>d bless+s1 :ile our consci5ces are burd5$ ) a s5se ( ! guilt ( s91 & we h no?+ to expect1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 b to be sep>at$ f 8 pres5ce2 !re=e we are taught to pray1 t ,god w\ld =give u our s9s1 z "o evangeli/ expresses x1 or our debts1 z x is 9 ! o!r4 ,f :5ce x may be obs]v$1 9 g5]al1 t s9 is a debt4 ,z x is contr>y to ! hol9ess ( ,god1 x is a /a9 & blemi%1 a di%on\r & reproa* to u2 z x is a violation ( 8 law x is a crime2 &1 z to :at respects ! guilt :i* we contract h]eby1 x is call$ a debt2 :i* is ! pr9cipal ?+ consid]$ 9 ?is petition4 ,!re 0 a debt ( ob$i5ce dem&$ f u z creatures3 &1 9 case ( ! failure h]e(1 or any o!r s9 committ$ by u1 !re 0 a ?reat5+ d5\nc$1 pursuant to ! sanction ( ! law1 f :5ce arises a debt ( puni%m5t2 & 9 ?is respect x is t we are direct$1 m especially1 9 ?is petition1 to pray = =giv5ess4 ,!re are sev]al ?+s :i* respect ! nature ( =giv5ess1 z f\nd$ on ! satisfaction giv5 by ,*ri/1 z our ,surety3 :i* h be5 l>gely insi/$ on "u "s =ego+ answ]s#aba3 ,!re=e1 ! me?od we %all obs]ve1 9 consid]+ ! subject-matt] ( ?is petition1 %all be1 ,i4 ,to take a view ( s9ful man z *>g$ ) guilt1 & r5d]$ uneasy "u a s5se !re(4 ,,ii4 ,h[ he is to address himself to ,god by fai? & pray] = =giv5ess4 ,&1 ,,iii4 ,! enc\ragem5t :i* he has to hope t 8 pray] w be answ]$4 ,"u :i* head we %all take occasion to consid] h[ f> t disposition :i* we h to =give o!rs1 is an evid5ce h]e(4 ,i4 ,conc]n+ ! *>ge ( guilt ^u u1 & t uneas9ess :i* is ! consequ5ce !re(4 ,"h we consid] ! s9n] z appreh5d$ & /&+ be=e ,god1 ! ,judge ( all2 an accusation br\ght 9 aga9/ him1 9 :i* he is *>g$ ) apo/acy & rebellion aga9/ 8 rightful ,"l & ,sov]eign1 &1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 8 nature is vitiat$ & deprav$1 8 he>t deceitful above all ?+s1 & desp]ately wick$2 f :5ce proce$ all actual transgressions1 ) _! respective aggravations1 :i*1 accord+ to ! t5or ( ! law ( ,god1 des]ve 8 wra? & curse1 bo? 9 ?is life1 & t :i* is to come#abb4 ,& ?is *>ge is made good aga9/ him by su* conv9c+ evid5ce1 t he mu/ be v mu* unacqua9t$ ) himself1 & a /rang] to ! law ( ,god1 if he does n see x3 ,b if we suppose him /upid1 & p]si/+ 9 8 own v9dication1 ?r\gh ! bl9dness ( 8 m9d1 & h>dness ( 8 he>t1 & ready to say ) ,ephraim1 ,9 all my lab\rs !y %all f9d none iniquity 9 me1 t 7 s91 ,hos4 xii4 #h4 yet ! *>ge w1 not)/&+1 appe> to be j1 & e m\? %all be /opp$1 & !y are =c$ to confess !mselves guilty be=e ,god3 ,^u ?is1 consci5ce is awak5$1 & trembles at ! ?\ghts ( fall+ into ! h&s ( an absolute ,god1 :o appe>s no o!rwise to him ?an z a consum+ fire2 8 t]rors set !mselves 9 array aga9/ him1 & ?is _c b fill him ) ! greate/ angui%1 especially because !re is no me?od :i* he c f9d out1 to free himself f t mis]y1 :i* he dreads z ! consequ5ce !re(4 ,if he pret5ds to ext5uate 8 crimes1 x w n avail him2 & if 8 own consci5ce does n come 9 z a witness aga9/ him1 z hav+ be5 a p>ty conc]n$ 9 ! rebellion1 x is an argum5t t x is r5d]$ /upid by a cont9uance !re93 ,no?+ t x c allege 9 its own v9dication1 w be reg>d$ 9 ! c\rt ( heav51 b r t5d to add weight to ! guilt he has contract$2 = ! omnisci5ce ( ,god w br+ an unansw]able *>ge aga9/ him1 z be+ a transgressor ( 8 law1 & !reby liable to condemnation1 ^u :i*1 v9dictive ju/ice w dem& satisfaction4 ,if he makes an ov]ture to pay ! debt1 he mu/ ei!r yield s9less ob$i5ce1 :i* is impossible1 f ! nature ( ! ?+2 or be> ! /roke ( ju/ice1 & suff] ! puni%m5t t is due to him1 :i*1 if he is cont5t to d1 he kn[s n :at x is to fall into ! h&s ( ! liv+ ,god1 or to be plung$ into an abyss ( endless mis]y4 ,if he ?9ks t he %all be secure by fly+ f ju/ice1 ?is w\ld be a va9 attempt1 s9ce ,god is omnipres5t2 & !re is no d>kness or %ad[ ( dea?1 :]e ! work]s ( iniquity may hide !mselves1 ,job xxxiv4 #eb4 ,no?+ !re=e rema9s1 b t he make supplication to 8 ,judge1 t he w\ld pass by ! crimes he has committ$1 )\t dem&+ satisfaction3 ,b ?is is to desire1 t he w\ld act contr>y to ! hol9ess ( 8 nature2 :i* w\ld be su* a blemi% on 8 p]fections1 t he is oblig$ to reject3 ,:at is ?is b to rel9qui% 8 ?rone1 d5y 8 sov]eignty1 & act contr>y to 8 own law1 :i* is ! rule ( 8 gov]nm5t1 :]eby s9n]s w take occasion to transgress1 expect+ t !y may d ?is ) impunity8 ,b1 is !re no int]cessor t w plead 8 cause1 or appe> = him 9 ! c\rt ( heav58 ?is _c be done b by "o :o is able to make an atonem5t1 & !reby secure ! glory ( div9e ju/ice1 by hav+ ! debt transf]r$ or plac$ to 8 acc\nt1 & giv+ a full satisfaction = x2 b ?is belongs to none b our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o has obta9$ r$emption & =giv5ess ?r\gh 8 blood2 & none c take enc\ragem5t f h5ce1 b he t addresses himself to ,god by fai?1 :i* we are n[ consid]+ ! s9n] z de/itute (1 & !re=e ! *>ge ( guilt rema9s ^u him4 ,& x is c]ta91 t ! consequ5ce h]e( is su*1 z w t5d to fill him ) ! greate/ uneas9ess "u ! bur!n t lies on 8 consci5ce1 :i* has a p]petual dread ( ! execution ( ! s5t5ce t is 9 =ce aga9/ him4 ,?is w\nds 8 spirits2 & x is impossible = any "o to apply heal+ m$ic9es1 b by direct+ him accord+ to ! prescription conta9$ 9 ! gospel1 to seek =giv5ess 9 t way 9 :i* ,god applies x1 9 & ?r\gh a ,m$iator4 ,,ii4 ,we are n[ to consid]1 h[ a p]son is to address himself to ,god by fai? & pray] = =giv5ess1 :i* is ! pr9cipal ?+ design$ 9 ?is petition4 ,"h x is to be ackn[l$g$1 t :5 we draw nigh to ,god1 x is ) a s5se ( guilt1 &1 x may be1 ) great di/ress ( consci5ce1 aris+ f x2 yet x diff]s v mu* f :at 0 obs]v$ "u ! la/ head1 :5 we consid]$ a s9n] z /&+ be=e an absolute ,god1 )\t any hope ( obta9+ =giv5ess1 s9ce t _c b fill him ) dread & horror2 :]eas1 ?is is an exp$i5t = 8 obta9+ a settl$ peace ( consci5ce2 &1 inde$1 !re is no?+ ( great] importance1 ?an our p]=m+ ?is duty 9 a "r mann]4 ,&1 9 ord] !reunto1 let x be consid]$1 #a4 ,t :5 we pray = =giv5ess ( s9 x is suppos$1 t none c be/[ ?is bless+ ^u u b ,god4 ,no "o has a "r to =give an (f5ce1 b he aga9/ :om x is committ$3 ,?is w appe>1 if we consid] s9 z a neglect or refusal to pay a debt ( ob$i5ce1 :i* is due f u1 to ,god1 & consequ5tly x w\ld be an invad+ 8 "r1 = any "o :o _h no p[] to dem& x1 to pret5d to give a dis*>ge to ! s9n] z an insolv5t debtor3 ,?is w\ld be to act l ! p]son m5tion$ 9 ! p>able1 :o 0 appo9t$ inde$1 to receive 8 "l's debts1 b n to cancel !m2 & !re=e1 our ,savi\r calls him an unju/ /ew>d2 & he is said to h wa/$ 8 "l's goods1 by comp\nd+ ! debts :i* 7 ow+ to him )\t 8 ord]1 ,luke xvi4 #a4 seq4 ,n[1 s9ce ob$i5ce1 z x is a religi\s duty is due to ,god alone2 x is only he t c give a dis*>ge to ^? :o h n p]=m$ x3 & s9ce x belongs to him z a judge & law-giv]1 to puni% (f5d]s1 x w\ld be ! highe/ affront to him = a creature to pret5d to ?is pr]ogative2 & !re=e ,god appropriates x to himself1 :5 he says1 ,i ev5 ,i am he t blotte? out ?y transgressions = m9e own sake1 ,isa4 xliii4 #be4 :i* expression is to be und]/ood ( him exclusive ( all o!rs2 accord+ly1 :5 ! ,jews *>ge our ,savi\r ) blasphemy on 8 =giv+ s9s1 & say1 ,:o c =give s9s b ,god only8 ! proposition 0 true1 h[ false soev] ! inf]5ce1 :i* !y d$uce f !nce to disprove 8 ,deity1 might be4 ,we %all n[ consid]1 #b4 ,t all ought to pray = =giv5ess1 & 9 :at s5se ?is is to be done1 7#a47 ,all ought to pray = =giv5ess3 ,"o w\ld ?9k1 t ?is is s evid5t1 & agreeable to ! condition ( fall5 man1 z well z f\nd$ on _m scriptures1 & expressly comm&$ 9 ?is petition1 :i* we are expla9+1 t x is ne$less to give a f>!r pro( ( x2 b ?is we are oblig$ to d1 inasmu* z "s h ass]t$ t a ju/ifi$ p]son ought n to pray = p>don ( s91 s9ce ?is is :at is already done3 ,?is is an inf]5ce f :at !y advance1 :o plead = actual ju/ification f et]nity2 & !re=e x is1 z !y suppose1 equally absurd = su* an "o to pray1 t ,god w\ld =give him1 z x is to pray t he w\ld *oose !m to et]nal life1 or t ,*ri/ w\ld satisfy div9e ju/ice = ! s9s ( 8 p1 :i* he has already done4 ,x is1 inde$1 n v easy to und]/& :at "s p]sons mean1 :5 !y insi/ on ?is subject1 inasmu* z !y lay d[n propositions1 )\t suffici5tly expla9+ !m2 & :atev] !y allege 9 _! v9dication1 t !y int5d no?+ else h]eby b :at is agreeable to ! s5tim5ts ( ! re=m$ *ur*es1 x is c]ta91 t !y advance sev]al ?+s1 or1 at lea/1 make use ( su* ungu>d$ expressions z are altoge!r dis[n$ by !m2 &1 at ! same "t1 give occasion to "s1 to run into ! contr>y extreme1 :o1 = fe> ( be+ ?\ght to ass]t et]nal ju/ification1 d5y ! et]nal purpose ( ,god relat+ !reunto4 ,b :atev] !y int5d :5 !y say1 t a ju/ifi$ p]son ought n to pray = p>don ( s92 ! contr>y to ?is is suffici5tly evid5t f scripture4 ,= e believ] is a ju/ifi$ p]son2 !re=e1 if we h any in/ance ( believ]s pray+ = ! p>don ( s91 ?is suffici5tly confutes t absurd notion :i* we are oppos+4 ,n[ t _m h pray$ = p>don ( s91 :o h1 at ! same "t1 be5 true believ]s1 is evid5t1 f ,david's pray+ = ! p>don ( s91 z he (t5 does3 ,?us he says1 9 ,psal4 xxv4 #aa4 ,= ?y "n's sake1 ,o ,"l1 p>don m9e iniquity1 = x is great2 & yet1 at ! same "t1 he expresses himself l a ju/ifi$ p]son2 ,o my ,god1 ,i tru/ 9 !e1 v]4 #b4 & v]4 #e4 ,?\ art ! ,god ( my salvation3 ,&1 9 ,psal4 cxliii4 #b4 he prays1 ,ent] n into judgm5t ) ?y s]vant1 = 9 ?y sight %all no man liv+ be ju/ifi$2 yet1 at ! same "t1 he appe>s to be a believ]2 = he speaks1 9 v]4 #h4 ( 8 tru/+ 91 & lift+ up 8 s\l to ,god1 & flee+ to him1 t he w\ld hide him1 v]4 #i4 :i* are all acts ( ju/ify+ fai?2 &1 9 ,psal4 li4 #a4 he prays1 ,h m]cy ^u me1 ,o ,god1 accord+ to ?y lov+-k9dness2 accord+ to ! multitude ( ?y t5d] m]cies blot out my transgressions2 &1 9 v]4 #i4 ,hide ?y face f my s9s1 & blot out all m9e iniquities3 ,:]eas he _h an intimation be=e f ,god1 t he _h p>don$ 8 s91 #b ,sam4 xii4 #ac4 :i*1 z appe>s by ! preface to ?is ,psalm1 0 ! occasion ( its composure2 s t ! ,_s ( ,god h]eby put words into 8 m\?1 & taught him1 not)/&+ ! assurance he _h f him ( 8 hav+ obta9$ =giv5ess1 to pray = x3 ,& ! apo/le ,paul 0 9 a ju/ifi$ /ate1 :5 he express$ 8 e>ne/ desire ( be+ f\nd 9 ,*ri/1 n hav+ 8 own righte\sness1 b t :i* is ?r\gh ! fai? ( ,*ri/1 ! righte\sness :i* is ( ,god by fai?1 ,phil4 iii4 #i4 ,?is might also be argu$ f all ^? scriptures1 t repres5t believ]s z pray+ = salvation1 :i* _c be done )\t pray+ = =giv5ess ( s91 z be+ insep>ably connect$ !re)4 ,i %all !re=e add no m conc]n+ ! obligation :i* all are "u1 to pray = ! p>don ( s91 b proce$ to consid]1 7#b47 ,9 :at s5se we are to pray = x4 ,?is may1 )\t mu* difficulty1 be det]m9$1 if we rightly /ate ! doctr9e ( ju/ification1 :i*1 if x be consid]$ z an imman5t act 9 ,god1 or ! et]nal purpose ( 8 w1 n to impute s91 :i* is :at div9es call decretive ju/ification1 x is to be all[$1 t ?is is no m to be pray$ = ?an et]nal election2 nei!r are we to pray1 t ,*ri/ may be con/itut$ ! ,head & ,surety ( 8 elect1 or1 t he might f9i% transgressions1 make an end ( s91 & br+ 9 an ev]la/+ righte\sness1 = t is already done4 ,b1 inasmu* z ! scripture (t5 speaks ( ju/ification z consi/+ 9 ! application ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 or t "r we h to lay claim to x1 :i* is /yl$ ju/ification by fai?1 & is ! only f\ndation on :i* we build our hope1 t we h an int]e/ 9 :at ,*ri/ did & suff]$1 & are !reby dis*>g$ f guilt & condemnation4 ,?is _c be be=e we believe2 & 9 ?is s5se we pray t ,god w\ld ju/ify u3 ,n[ s9ce =giv5ess ( s9 is a bran* ( ju/ification1 x is1 9 ?is s5se t we pray = ! p>don ( s94 ,& ?is includes 9 x1 #a4 ,an e>ne/ desire t ,god w\ld n lay ^? s9s to our *>ge t we daily commit2 or1 t he w\ld n1 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 ent] into judgm5t ) u1 ,psal4 cxliii4 #b4 ,&1 z ! consequ5ce h]e(1 we pray1 t ,god w\ld n puni% u z our iniquities des]ve4 ,?is is to pray = ! application ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness z ! gr\nd & f\ndation ( our claim to =giv5ess4 #b4 ,we are to pray = ! com=table fruits & effects ( =giv5ess1 t be+ ju/ifi$ by fai?1 we may h peace ) ,god ?r\gh our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 & access by fai?1 into ?is grace :]e9 we /&1 ,rom4 v4 #a1 #b4 or1 t we may be able to conclude1 t our p]sons & s]vices are accept$ 9 ! ,belov$2 & t ,*ri/ ha? lov$ u1 & wa%$ u f our s9s 9 8 own blood4 #c4 ,we are to pray = ! assurance or com=table s5se h]e(1 t h]eby we may rejoice 9 hope ( ! glory ( ,god3 ,&1 inasmu* z we daily contract guilt1 we are to pray t ?is bless+ may be daily appli$ to u1 & t1 bo? liv+ & dy+1 we may be dealt ) z ^? :o are int]e/$ 9 ,*ri/'s righte\sness z our ,surety & ,r$eem]4 ,if x be object$1 t p>don ( s9 is a bless+ t e believ] has2 & !re=e he ought n to pray = x4 ,to ?is ,i answ]1 t !re are _m privileges :i* ,god does1 or w c]ta9ly be/[ ^u 8 p1 :i* !y are1 nev]!less1 to pray =2 o!rwise !y1 :o are 9 a /ate ( grace1 are n to pray = p]sev]ance 9 grace2 because !y are assur$ t x %all be ma9ta9$ unto salvation1 accord+ to ,god's promise3 ,&1 inde$1 :atev] promises are conta9$ 9 ! cov5ant ( grace1 a believ] ought n1 accord+ to ?is me?od ( reason+1 to pray t ,god w\ld apply !m to him1 & s glorify 8 fai?fulness 9 accompli%+ !m1 s9ce he is c]ta9ly p]suad$ t he w d x2 :]eas1 all all[ t we are to pray = ?is privilege3 ,!re=e1 if we h a full assurance t ,god has =giv5 our s9s2 yet1 inasmu* z we daily contract guilt1 we are daily to pray1 t he w\ld n lay x to our *>ge1 or deal ) u z our iniquities des]ve4 #c4 ,we %all n[ consid]1 h[ we are to address ourselves to ,god1 or :at views we are to h ( him :5 we pray = =giv5ess ( s94 ,?is dep5ds on ! idea we h ( ^? p]fections :i* he glorifies 9 be/[+ ?is privilege2 & ^! are1 m especially1 8 m]cy1 grace & fai?fulness1 9 accompli%+ :at he has promis$ 9 ! cov5ant ( grace4 ,z = 8 ju/ice1 t is consid]$1 z w be obs]v$ "u a foll[+ head1 z hav+ receiv$ a full satisfaction2 b ?is is conc]n$ 9 ! pur*ase1 n 9 ! application ( =giv5ess2 & !re=e1 ?\gh ,god1 9 ?is respect1 appe>s ) ! glory ( a ,judge1 resolv+ to make no abatem5ts ( ! debt :i* 0 contract$1 t he may !reby express 8 utmo/ dete/ation ( ! s9s committ$3 9 ?is s5se =giv5ess is n to be obta9$ by entreaty2 = x is inconsi/5t ) ! "* ( a ,judge1 to be mov$ !reby1 & contr>y to ! dem&s ( law & ju/ice4 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 :5 we draw nigh to him1 we consid] him z a ,fa!r :o delights 9 m]cy1 z x is p>ticul>ly intimat$ 9 ! preface to ?is pray]2 & !re=e we d n come be=e him z summon$ to /& at 8 tribunal1 & to be weigh$ 9 ! balance by him1 9 :i* respect we w\ld be f\nd want+1 &1 if our iniquities %\ld be m>k$ by him1 c\ld n /&2 b we consid] ourselves z invit$ to come into 8 pres5ce1 9 hope ( obta9+ ?is privilege2 & we consid] him z he has reveal$ himself 9 ! gospel1 9 :i* we are told1 t !re is =giv5ess ) him1 t he may be fe>$1 n z ! crim9al fe>s 8 judge1 :o is ready to pass s5t5ce ^u him2 b z a *ild comes into 8 fa!r's pres5ce ) su* a fe> z proce$s f love1 & is ! result ( t enc\ragem5t :i* is giv5 him1 t he %\ld be accept$ 9 8 sight3 ,&1 ! great inducem5t h]eunto1 is ! intimation t he has giv5 !re( 9 ! promises ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 & p>ticul>ly ^? t respect =giv5ess1 9 :i* he has discov]$ himself z a ,god ready to p>don1 graci\s & m]ciful1 sl[ to ang]1 & ( great k9dness1 ,neh4 ix4 #ag4 ) :om is pl5te\s r$emption1 ,psal4 cxxx4 #g4 he also /yles himself1 ,our ,god1 :o w abundantly p>don1 inasmu* z 8 ?\ghts & ways are above ours1 z ! heav5s are high] ?an ! e>?1 ,isa4 lv4 #g-i4 & he has likewise promis$ t he w ca/ all ! s9s ( 8 p into ! dep?s ( ! sea3 ,!re=e !y consid] him n only z glorify+ 8 m]cy1 b z p]=m+ 8 tru?1 & act+ agreeably to 8 fai?fulness1 ,micah vii4 #ai1 #bj4 &1 all ?is dep5ds entirely on ! discov]ies he has made ( himself to u ?r\gh a ,m$iator3 ,?is leads u to consid]1 #d4 ,! way 9 :i* ,god be/[s ?is bless+1 & we are to seek x at 8 h& by fai? & pray]4 ,we h be=e obs]v$1 t x w\ld be an affront to ! div9e ,maje/y1 to suppose t he w ext5d m]cy to guilty s9n]s1 )\t secur+ ! glory ( 8 v9dictive ju/ice2 & ?is dep5ds :olly on ! satisfaction t ,*ri/ has giv5 to x3 ,!re=e we are to beg =giv5ess = 8 sake1 :om ,god has set =? to be a propitiation = 8 sake1 t he might be j1 & ! ju/ifi] ( him t believe? 9 ,jesus2 we are !re=e fir/ consid]$ z hav+ 8 righte\sness imput$ to u1 & !n ?is bless+1 :i* we pray =1 is appli$ to u4 ,9 ?is me?od ( pray+ = =giv5ess1 we take occasion to adore ! wisdom ( ,god1 :i* has f\nd out ?is exp$i5t to hall[ or sanctify 8 own "n1 z well z secure to u an int]e/ 9 8 love1 &1 at ! same "t1 we express ! high e/eem we h = ! p]son ( ,*ri/1 :o has procur$ x = u1 z also ! inf9ite value ( ! price he paid 9 ord] !reunto2 & we ref] our cause to him1 t1 z our ,advocate1 he w\ld appe> on our behalf1 9 ! m]it ( 8 ob$i5ce & suff]+s2 t our petition may be grant$ 9 su* a way1 t ,god h]eby may h ! highe/ rev5ue ( glory r$\nd+ to himself1 & we receive ! bless+s consequ5t !reupon4 #e4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! frame ( _s ) :i* we are to pray = =giv5ess4 ,!re is no grace b :at is to be ex]cis$ 9 pray]1 agreeably to ! subject-matt] !re(2 & x is evid5t1 f ! nature ( ! ?+1 t :5 we pray = =giv5ess1 x ought to be ) a p5it5t frame ( _s3 ,accord+ly rep5tance & =giv5ess ( s9s are (t5 connect$ 9 scripture4 ,?us x is said1 ,rep5t & be conv]t$1 t y\r s9s may be blott$ out1 ,acts iii4 #ai4 n t we are to suppose t rep5tance1 or any o!r grace1 is ! cause ( ,god's secret purpose or det]m9ation to =give s91 or1 t he accepts ( x z any "p ( t atonem5t or satisfaction :i* 8 ju/ice requires to be made = x2 = ?is is to ascribe t to x :i* belongs entirely to ,*ri/'s righte\sness2 yet rep5tance is s f> necess>y to =giv5ess1 t x w\ld be a v prepo/]\s ?+ = any "o to ask ?is fav\r ei!r ( ,god or man )\t x4 ,n to rep5t ( a crime committ$1 is1 9 effect1 a plead+ = x1 & a tacit resolution to p]si/ 9 x1 :i* disqualifies u f plead+ a p>don2 & x w\ld be contr>y to ! div9e p]fections = ,god to give x to ^? :o h]eby d1 z x 71 practically dis[n _! ne$ ( x4 ,n[ ! necessity ( rep5tance1 9 ^? :o are pray+ & hop+ = =giv5ess1 appe>s f ! connexion t !re is betwe5 x1 & all o!r graces2 :i*1 ?\gh di/+ui%$1 are n sep>at$ f x1 & !y are1 all ( !m1 necess>y to salvation1 :i* we c1 by no means atta9 to1 )\t be+ =giv54 ,,iii4 ,we proce$ to consid]1 ! enc\ragem5t t !y1 :o plead = =giv5ess ) ! ex]cise ( fai?1 rep5tance & o!r graces1 h to expect1 t !y %all be he>d & answ]$2 & m p>ticul>ly1 h[ f> t disposition1 :i* we h to =give o!rs is an evid5ce !re(4 #a4 ,grace ex]cis$1 is an evid5ce ( =giv5ess4 ,?is appe>s1 9 t x is a "w & fruit ( ! ,_s1 a bran* ( sanctification1 & an e>ne/ ( et]nal life2 &1 9 ?is respect1 t good "w may be truly said to be begun1 :i* ,god w c]ta9ly c>ry on1 & p]fect 9 glory3 ( ?is1 ,i say1 e grace1 provid$ x be true & g5u9e1 is an evid5ce1 f :5ce we may conclude our "r to =giv5ess1 or ju/ification1 :i* is insep>ably connect$ ) x2 z ! apo/le says1 ,:om he call$1 !m he ju/ifi$2 & :om he ju/ifi$1 !m he also glorifi$1 ,rom4 viii4 #cj4 #b4 ,we are n[ to consid] h[ f>1 or 9 :at respect1 our ex]cis+ =giv5ess t[>ds o!rs1 is an evid5ce ( our hav+ obta9$ =giv5ess f ,god1 :i* is ! s5se giv5 9 ^? words1 z we =give our debtors4 ,we may "h obs]ve ! v>iation ( ! expression 9 ,mat!w & ,luke2 9 ! =m] x is said1 ,=give u our debts z we =give our debtors2 &1 9 ! latt]1 ,=give u our s9s2 = we also =give e "o t is indebt$ to u4 ,!re is a little difficulty conta9$ 9 ! s5se ( ! p>ticles1 ,,z & ,,=1 :i* mu/ be s expla9$1 t ! s5se ( ! petition1 9 bo? evangeli/s may appe> to be ! same3 ,!re=e1 :5 ,mat!w says1 ,=give u our debts z we =give our debtors1 ! p>ticle ,,z1 is n a note ( equality1 b ( similitude2 & accord+ly x signifies1 t we are to =give o!rs1 ev5 z ,god1 = ,*ri/'s sake1 has =giv5 u2 or1 z we hope to obta9 =giv5ess f him2 ?\gh1 if we comp>e ^! two toge!r1 !re is an inf9ite disproportion betwe5 !m1 z to ! injuries =giv51 & o!r circum/ances t att5d ! action4 ,! injuries t are done to u are v small1 if comp>$ ) ! crimes t we commit aga9/ ,god2 & :5 we are said to =give !m1 !re is no comp>ison betwe5 x & t =giv5ess :i* we desire f ! h& ( ,god4 ,god's =giv+ u is1 inde$1 a motive to u to =give o!rs1 b "o is n ! measure1 or /&>d ( ! o!r3 ,x !re=e implies1 t :ile we ask = =giv5ess1 we ought to d x ) a becom+ frame ( _s1 z ^? :o are incl9$ to =give o!rs1 &1 at ! same "t to bless ,god1 t he has wr\ght ?is disposition 9 u2 &1 s f> z we make use ( x1 z an argum5t 9 pray]1 ! mean+ !re( is1 t s9ce he has made x our duty1 & we tru/1 has also giv5 u ?is grace to =give o!rs2 we hope1 t he w1 9 l mann]1 =give u our trespasses4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! petition z laid d[n by ! evangeli/ ,luke2 ,=give u our s9s2 = we also =give e "o t is indebt$ to u3 :i* is1 = sub/ance1 ! same ) t 9 ,mat!w1 z b n[ expla9$3 ,accord+ly ! p>ticle ,,=1 is n causal1 b demon/rative2 & !re=e we are n to und]/& x z ?\gh our =giv+ o!rs 7 ! gr\nd & reason ( ,god's =giv+ u1 s9ce t w\ld be to put x 9 ! room ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness2 b ! mean+ is1 t we are enc\rag$ to hope t he w =give u1 f ?is demon/rative evid5ce2 s9ce he has giv5 u t grace :i* incl9es & disposes u to =give o!rs2 f :5ce we h gr\nd to conclude1 t we %all obta9 ! bless+ we pray =4 ,?is leads u to consid] ! nature & ext5t ( =giv5ess1 z ex]cis$ by u1 & our obligation to p]=m ?is duty2 & :5 ?is may be said to be an evid5ce ( our obta9+ =giv5ess f ,god4 ,fir/1 ,conc]n+ ! nature & ext5t ( =giv5ess1 z ex]cis$ by u2 = ! und]/&+ ( :i*1 let x be premis$1 #a4 ,t ! injuries t are done u1 are to be consid]$ ei!r z !y conta9 an invasion ^u1 or d5y+ u ^? rights :i* belong to u1 agreeably to t /ation & condition 9 life1 9 :i* ! provid5ce ( ,god has fix$ u3 ^! mu/ be reckon$ injuries1 because !y are detrim5tal to u1 & acts ( inju/ice2 or1 !y may be f>!r consid]$1 z crimes committ$ aga9/ ,god1 inasmu* z !y inf] a violation ( ! law ( nature1 :i* is in/amp$ ) 8 au?ority2 :]eby ! rights ( e p>ticul> p]son are det]m9$1 & to deprive u ( !m1 is a s9 aga9/ ,god1 9 ! same s5se 9 :i* s9s imm$iately committ$ aga9/ m51 are said to be committ$ aga9/ him4 ,& by ?is we may be f>!r l$ to consid]1 #b4 ,t injuries are only to be =giv5 by u1 z !y are aga9/ ourselves2 :]eas ,god alone c =give !m z !y are aga9/ him2 & ! reason h]e( is1 because no "o c disp5se ) t puni%m5t :i* is due = ! violation ( a law1 b ! supreme au?ority4 ,! precept t is to be obey$1 & ! sanction t b9ds ov] ! (f5d] to suff] = 8 violation ( x1 mu/ be e/abli%$ by ! highe/ au?ority4 ,& !re=e1 inasmu* z ! creature _c dem& t ob$i5ce :i* is due to ,god alone2 = ! same reason he _c remit t debt ( puni%m5t :i* belongs only to ,god to inflict4 ,h[ev]1 we are to desire1 t ,god w\ld p>don1 r ?an puni% ^? t h injur$ u3 ,& ?is is ! only s5se 9 :i* we may be said to =give o!rs ^? crimes t are committ$ aga9/ ,god1 if ?is may be call$ =giv5ess4 ,b1 s f> z any injury respects ourselves1 z be+ detrim5tal to u1 x is our duty to =give x1 & n to ex]cise t private rev5ge :i* is inconsi/5t ) ! subject-matt] ( ?is petition4 #c4 ,s f> z an injury1 :i* m especially respects ourselves1 conta9s 9 x a violation ( human laws1 :]eby ! (f5d] has r5d]$ himself obnoxi\s to a capital puni%m5t2 x does n belong to u1 z private p]sons1 to =give ! crim9al1 s z to ob/ruct ! c\rse ( ju/ice1 s9ce ?is is a matt] t does n conc]n u1 z n hav+ ! executive "p ( human laws 9 our p[]2 & to pret5d to ?is1 w\ld be n only to violate ! laws ( m51 b to commit an (f5ce aga9/ ,god1 :o has e/abli%$ ! j rights ( civil gov]nm5t2 !re=e1 t =giv5ess :i* we are oblig$ to ex]cise t[>ds o!rs1 does n ext5d itself to ?is matt]4 ,nor are we oblig$1 :5 we =give ^? t h injur$ u1 to be unconc]n$ ab\t do+ ju/ice to ourselves1 :5 x is possible1 or at lea/ easy1 = u to h r$ress 9 ! c\rse ( law or equity2 especially if ! damage we su/a9 h]eby1 be1 9 a v great degree1 prejudicial to ourselves or families4 ,& if x affects our good "n 9 ! _w1 ! =giv+ ^? reproa*es t are ca/ ^u u1 is n inconsi/5t ) our us+ endeav\rs to v9dicate our own reputation2 ?\gh x may be1 ?is c h>dly be done )\t expos+ him t has done u ! injury1 to suff] t %ame :i* he br\ght on himself !reby4 ,^! ?+s be+ premis$1 we proce$ to consid]1 ! nature & ext5t ( =giv5ess1 z x is to be ex]cis$ by u1 s f> z ! injury committ$ respects ourselves4 ,?is is oppos$ to our be>+ ! lea/ degree ( malice aga9/ ! (f5d]1 or c>ry+ our res5tm5ts too f>1 by magnify+ less] injuries1 & m$itat+ rev5ge3 ,nor ought we to be s p>tial 9 our own cause1 z to d5y1 or altoge!r ov]look ^? ?+s t are1 9 o!r respects comm5dable 9 him1 z ?\gh a crime committ$ aga9/ u1 7 altoge!r inconsi/5t ) ! lea/ degree ( virtue or goodness 9 him t has committ$ x4 ,if he has done inju/ice to u1 ?is does n excuse any act ( inju/ice to 8 p]son or "* 9 o!r in/ances1 :i* h n an imm$iate relation to ourselves2 :i* is to see ?+s ?r\gh a false m$ium1 or to inf] consequ5ces t _c fairly be d$uc$ f any ?+ t he has done1 h[ injuri\s soev] x may h be5 to u4 ,moreov]1 we are n to take occasion f ! ill treatm5t we h met )1 f any "o1 to endeav\r to ru9 him1 z to 8 e/ate or "* 9 ! _w2 s9ce t is n a prop] exp$i5t1 ei!r to d ju/ice to ourselves1 or br+ him1 :o has done u ! injury to rep5tance4 ,"h we may take occasion to enquire1 h[ f> a p]son t is injur$ by ano!r1 may dem& satisfaction8 &1 :e!r x is our duty to =give him1 ?\gh x be nei!r 9 8 p[] nor incl9ation to make x8 ,! answ] t ,i w\ld give to ?is1 is2 t ! law ( ,god & nature1 does n prohibit u f dem&+ satisfaction 9 proportion to ! injury receiv$2 s9ce ?is is a debt we ought to claim1 9 ju/ice to ourselves1 & our "* 9 ! _w3 ,nev]!less1 x mu/ be consid]$1 #a/1 ,t x may sometimes be out ( 8 p[] to make full satisfaction2 9 :i* case we mu/ be cont5t1 & =give ! injury )\t x2 & we are to deal ) him 9 l mann]1 z we are oblig$ to d ) ^? :o are insolv5t 9 pecuni>y debts4 ,b1 #b;dly1 ,we suppose1 t ! p]son :o has injur$ u1 is able 9 "s measure1 to make satisfaction2 b he is s f> f be+ will+ to d x1 t he refuses to ackn[l$ge 8 crime1 &1 :i* is /ill worse1 seems incl9$1 z occasion may (f]1 to commit x aga91 :i* is ! wor/ ( temp]s1 especially if ! injury be n b>ely suppos$1 b real3 ,yet ?is is no rule = u to proce$ by1 9 =giv+ injuries2 = ! und]/&+ ( :i* let x be consid]$1 t satisfaction = injuries committ$1 consi/s ei!r 9 mak+ a comp5sation 9 proportion to ! damage su/a9$ !reby1 or else 9 a b>e ackn[l$gm5t ( ! fault committ$4 ,! =m] ( ^! we may1 9 ju/ice1 insi/ on2 b yet1 9 mo/ cases1 :]e ! injury only respects ourselves1 x may be disp5s$ )1 or dem&$ at pleasure2 b :e!r x be giv5 or no1 x is s f> our duty to pass x by1 z n to be> ! lea/ degree ( malice aga9/ him1 t has injur$ u1 ?\gh he refuses to give x4 ,z to ! latt]1 :]e no m is dem&$1 ?an a b>e ackn[l$gm5t ( ! (f5ce committ$1 :i* _c be suppos$ to be out ( ! p[] ( ! (f5d] to d2 b he is resolv$ t he w n make ?is small satisfaction1 z p]si/+ 9 8 own v9dication1 & det]m9es to d ! same aga91 z occasion (f]s3 we are to let him "k1 t h]e9 he n only s9s aga9/ u1 b ,god1 & to exhort him to confess 8 crime be=e him2 & !re=e we pity 8 ob/9acy1 :ile we express our read9ess to pass by ! injury he has done u3 ,h[ev]1 su* an "o is n to be *os5 by u z an intimate fri5d or associate1 out ( a pr9ciple ( self-pres]vation1 t he may n be 9 a capacity ( do+ u ! same injuries = ! future1 :i* 8 ob/9acy discov]s him to be incl9$ to d4 ,?us conc]n+ ! nature & ext5t ( ?is duty ( =giv+ injuries3 ,we proce$ to consid]1 ,secondly1 ,! indisp5sable obligation we are "u to p]=m x2 o!rwise we c\ld n make ?is appeal to ,god 9 pray]1 or take enc\ragem5t to hope1 t we %all obta9 =giv5ess f him4 ,to induce u h]eunto1 let u consid]1 #a/1 ,t if ,god %\ld deal ) u z we d ) our fell[-creatures1 :5 we refuse to =give !m1 we %\ld be = ev] mis]able4 ,?is our ,savi\r illu/rates by ! p>able ( ! debtor & cr$itor1 9 ,matt4 xviii4 #bd1 seq4 :]e a p]son is repres5t$ z ow+ t5 ?\s& tal5ts1 & 8 "l1 ^u 8 entreaty1 =gave him ! debt2 & aft]w>ds he dealt sev]ely ) "o t ow$ him b an hundr$ p5ce1 & !reby provok$ 8 "l to deliv] him to ! torm5tors1 till he %\ld pay all t 0 due unto him2 :i* p>able1 ?\gh x does n argue ! lea/ mutability 9 ! div9e purpose relat+ h]eunto1 yet we may inf] f h5ce1 h[ inconsid]able ! injuries t are done u are1 if comp>$ ) ^? :i* we h done aga9/ ,god2 & h[ little gr\nd we h to expect =giv5ess f him1 if we are n dispos$ to =give o!rs4 #b;dly1 ,an implacable _s1 m$itat+ rev5ge = injuries done aga9/ u1 w r5d] u altoge!r unfit = ! p]=mance ( an holy duty1 & p>ticul>ly ?is ( implor+ =giv5ess f ,god3 ,x also exposes u to _m temptations2 accord+ly ! apo/le speaks ( ang] reta9$ 9 our brea/s1 or lett+ ! sun g d[n ^u our wra?1 z t :i* gives place to ! ,devil1 ,eph4 iv4 #bf1 #bg4 #c;dly1 ,malice & fury t5d to exasp]ate an enemy2 :]eas1 =giv5ess melts him into fri5d%ip1 & v mu* recomm5ds ! gospel1 :i* obliges u to %ew su* in/ances ( bro!rly k9dness1 ev5 :]e !y are lea/ des]v$4 #d?ly1 ,we h _m bright examples = our imitation1 ( ! be/ ( m51 :o h be5 highly injur$1 & yet h express$ a =giv+ _s4 ,?us ,joseph =gave ! injuries done aga9/ him by 8 bre?r51 :51 aft] 8 fa!r's dea?1 !y 7 jeal\s t he w\ld hate !m1 & requite !m all ! evil t !y _h done unto him2 b he n only com=t$ & spake k9dly to !m1 b made v lib]al provision = ! subsi/+ ( !m & _! families1 ,g54 #a4 #ae-ba4 ,&1 ,moses1 :5 ,miriam 0 smitt5 ) leprosy1 = speak+ aga9/ him1 prays = h] recov]y1 ,numb4 xii4 #ac4 ,&1 :5 ! ,syrian ho/ 0 s5t on purpose to de/roy ! prophet ,eli%a1 & ,god _h deliv]$ !m into 8 h&1 be+ 9 ! mid/ ( ,sam>ia1 & ! k+ ( ,israel 0 ready to smite !m1 _h he desir$ x2 b ?is he 0 s f> f do+1 t he says1 ,?\ %alt n smite !m3 ,w\lde/ ?\ smite ^? :om ?\ ha/ tak5 captive ) ?y sword1 & ) ?y b[1 set bread & wat] be=e !m1 t !y may eat & dr9k & g to _! ma/]1 #b ,k+s vi4 #bb4 ,&1 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 we h an in/ance ( a =giv+ _s 9 ,/eph51 :51 9 ! v agonies ( dea?1 hav+ be5 be=e insult$1 & n[ /on$ by 8 enrag$ enemies2 x is said1 ,he kneel$ d[n1 & cri$ ) a l\d voice1 ,"l1 lay n ?is s9 to _! *>ge1 ,acts vii4 #fj4 ,b ! highe/ in/ance t c be giv5 ( ! ex]cise ( ?is grace we h 9 our ,savi\r1 :o pray$ = !m t crucifi$ him2 ,fa!r =give !m = !y "k n :at !y d1 ,luke xxiii4 #cd4 ,^! examples are wor?y ( our imitation2 & !re=e we %\ld reckon ourselves oblig$ to =give ^? :o h injur$ u4 ,object4 ,x w be object$ by "s1 t ! injuries done !m1 are s v great1 t !y are n to be borne2 & x w\ld be di%on\rable = !m n to take any notice !re(3 ,or1 x may be1 ! +ratitude t is express$ h]e91 is su* t x des]ves ! highe/ res5tm5t2 & if x %\ld be pass$ ov]1 x might be reckon$ a tacit approbation ( _! crime1 & give occasion to !m1 t h committ$ ! injury aga9/ !m1 to despise !m1 & d ! l = ! future4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$2 #a/1 ,t if ! injury be great1 x w be mu* m comm5dable1 & a great] in/ance ( virtue & grace to =give ?an to res5t x2 = 9 ?is a man ov]comes himself1 subdues 8 own passions1 & !reby lets 8 enemy "k1 t he has a due s5se ( ! div9e comm& relat+ !reunto1 & t 8 _s is sanctifi$ & calm$ by ! p[] ( div9e grace4 ,?is is reckon$ "o ( ! greate/ victories2 z x is said1 ,he t is sl[ to ang] is bett] ?an ! mighty2 & he t rule? 8 _s1 ?an he t take? a city1 ,prov4 xvi4 #cb4 #b;dly1 ,z = our hon\r1 :i* is pret5d$ to be conc]n$ h]e91 !y :o allege x1 are v mu* mi/ak5 9 _! s5tim5ts ab\t true hon\r2 s9ce x is said1 ,! discretion ( a man def]re? 8 ang]1 & x is 8 glory to pass ov] 8 transgression1 *ap4 xix4 #aa4 #c;dly1 ,?is does n1 9 ! lea/1 argue1 t ! p]son :o =gives1 approves ( 8 crime1 :o has done him ! injury1 s9ce ?is is n inconsi/5t ) our *>g+ x on 8 consci5ce1 & endeav\r+ to br+ him "u a s5se ( guilt1 z hav+ n only injur$ u1 b done t :i* is highly displeas+ to ,god2 & he may be giv5 to und]/&1 t h]eby he has wrong$ 8 own s\l m ?an u1 & !re=e has great reason to be humbl$ be=e ,god1 & rep5t ( 8 s9 committ$ aga9/ u1 :i*1 z x is committ$ aga9/ ,god1 he only c =give2 ?\gh we let him "k1 t we are dispos$ to =give him1 s f> z ! crime is direct$ aga9/ u4 #d?ly1 ,z to ! pret5ce1 t =giv+ injuries w make ^? :o h done !m gr[ bold1 & be m h>d5$ 9 _! crimes2 & t !y w h]eby take occasion to insult1 & d ! l injuries = ! future3 ,x may be repli$1 t ?is v seldom happ5s2 b if x %\ld1 we mu/ consid] t ! ungrateful abuse ( a k9d & g5]\s action1 or ! possibility ( ?is consequ5ce ensu+ !reupon1 is no suffici5t excuse = our n p]=m+ x4 ,b if !re be ! lea/ +5uity ( temp]1 or if x pleases ,god1 by 8 grace1 to succe$ our k9d behavi\r t[>d !m = _! good1 x w h a f> diff]5t effect2 z x is obs]v$1 ,a s(t answ] turne? away wra?1 b griev\s words /ir up ang]1 ,prov4 *ap4 xv4 #a4 ,?us conc]n+ ! obligation we are "u to =give ! injuries t are committ$ aga9/ u3 ,we are n[ to consid]1 ,?irdly1 ,h[ ?is is an evid5ce1 or may af=d u gr\nd ( hope1 t we %all obta9 =giv5ess f ,god1 :5 we are pray+ = x4 ,"h let x be obs]v$1 t =giv+ injuries1 may be consid]$ b>ely z a virtue1 proce$+ f a goodness ( temp]1 or ! s5se t p]sons h ( ! equity & reasonabl5ess !re(1 & f o!r motives :i* ! light ( nature may sugge/1 or1 z x is recomm5d$ by ,s5eca1 ,epictetus1 & o!r hea!n morali/s3 ,&1 inde$1 x mu/ be reckon$ a v comm5dable quality1 & a conv9c+ evid5ce t a p]son is1 9 a great degree1 ma/] ( 8 own passions2 b we _c f h5ce conclude1 t su* an "o is 9 a /ate ( grace2 & no?+ %ort ( t c be evid5ce ( our "r to =giv5ess3 ,!re=e we mu/ consid] ?is disposition to =give injuries1 z a ,*ri/ian virtue1 or z conta9+ 9 x "s +r$i5ts1 t manife/ x to be a grace wr\ght 9 u by ! ,_s1 & a bran* ( sanctification1 &1 z su*1 hav+ sev]al o!r graces connect$ )2 & accord+ly1 #a4 ,:5 our =giv+ injuries is an evid5ce ( our hav+ obta9$ =giv5ess1 we mu/ d x out ( a humble s5se ( ! _m crimes t we h committ$ aga9/ ,god2 & !re=e x is jo9$ )1 & fl[s f ! grace ( rep5tance4 #b4 ,x also conta9s 9 x sev]al acts ( fai?2 z h]eby we d1 9 effect1 ackn[l$ge1 t all we h is 9 ,god's h&1 :o has a "r to take x away :5 he pleases2 & if he suff]s u to be depriv$ ( our reputation & usefulness 9 ! _w1 or our weal? & outw>d e/ate !re91 by ! injuri\s treatm5t we meet ) f ^?1 :o1 )\t cause are our enemies2 we are s5sible t ?is c\ld n be done )\t 8 p]missive provid5ce1 :i* we entirely acquiesce 94 ,! injury or inju/ice we :olly lay to ! *>ge ( ^? :o hate u1 nev]!less1 9 ob$i5ce to our ,savi\r's comm&1 we desire to express our love to !m1 9 ! mo/ valuable in/ances !re(1 &1 at ! same "t1 to ackn[l$ge & b[ d[n to ! sov]eignty & ju/ice ( ,god1 9 suff]+ u to be ?us dealt ) by m51 hop+ & tru/+ t he w ov]-rule ?is1 & all o!r afflictive provid5ces = our good2 z ,david says1 :5 he speaks ( ,god's suff]+ ,%imei to curse him3 ,x may be1 t ! ,"l w look on m9e affliction1 & t ! ,"l w requite me good = 8 curs+ ?is day1 #b ,sam4 xvi4 #ab4 #c4 ,:5 we =give ^? t h injur$ u1 x is1 ) an e>ne/ desire t ,god w\ld give !m rep5tance1 t !reby 8 "n may be glorifi$1 & 8 int]e/ promot$1 :atev] becomes ( our "n & usefulness 9 ! _w4--,:5 we are enabl$ to ex]cise su* a frame ( _s z ?is 9 =giv+ ^? t h injur$ u1 we h gr\nd to hope1 t :5 we pray = =giv5ess1 ! great ,god1 :o is ! au?or ( all t grace :i* we ex]cise 9 =giv+ o!rs1 w grant u ?is invaluable privilege4 ,hav+ expla9$ ?is petition1 we %all n[ consid] x z a directory1 t s we may put up our reque/s to ,god1 agreeable !reunto3 ,accord+ly we are to ca/ ourselves be=e 8 foot/ool1 ) humble confession ( s91 & implor+ =giv5ess f him1 to ?is purpose3 8,we adore !e1 ,o ,"l1 z a ,god ( pur] eyes ?an to behold iniquity4 ,?\ ha/ comm&$ u to keep ?y precepts1 & ha/ reveal$ ?y wra? f heav5 aga9/ all ungodl9ess1 & unrighte\sness ( m53 ,we ackn[l$ge t we are1 by our transgressions1 become debtors to ?y ju/ice2 our iniquities are increas$ ov] our head1 & our trespasses gr[n up unto ! heav5s2 & !reby we h des]v$ to be bani%$ out ( ?y sight1 & ca/ into ! prison ( hell1 )\t hope ( be+ releas$ f !nce4 ,we are n able to /& 9 judgm5t1 & !re=e we dread ! ?\ghts ( appe>+ be=e ?9e awful tribunal1 z an absolute ,god4 ,if ?\ %\lde/ cont5d ) u1 we _c answ] = ! lea/ s9 t we h committ$2 & x w\ld be an injury to ?y ju/ice1 & an increas+ ( our guilt1 to expect or desire1 t ?\ %\lde/ p>don our s9s )\t receiv+ satisfaction = !m1 :i* we are s5sible t we are n1 nor ev] %all be able to give !e4 ,b we bless ?y "n1 t ?\ ha/ s5t ?y well-belov$ ,son into ! _w1 :o gave 8 life a ransom = ?y p2 by :i* means ?y ju/ice is satisfi$1 ?y law fulfill$1 & all ?y p]fections inf9itely glorifi$3 ,he ha? f9i%$ transgression1 made an end ( s91 made reconciliation = iniquity1 & br\ght 9 ev]la/+ righte\sness2 :i* is to & ^u all !m t believe4 ,?\ ha/ !re=e giv5 u leave1 & enc\rag$ u to come to !e by fai?1 to plead ) !e = r$emption & =giv5ess ?r\gh 8 blood1 accord+ to ! ri*es ( ?y grace4 ,9 him ?\ art a ,god1 p>don+ ! iniquity1 & pass+ by ! transgressions ( ! remnant ( ?9e h]itage3 ,!re=e we pray = ?is invaluable privilege z ^? :o humbly hope & tru/ t we h ^? graces wr\ght 9 u1 :i* are an evid5ce ( our hav+ ,*ri/'s righte\sness imput$ to u1 = :i* we bless !e2 &1 9 p>ticul>1 t ?\ ha/ enabl$ u to =give all ! injuries t are done u by our fell[ creatures2 :i* are v small & inconsid]able1 if comp>$ ) ^? affronts :i* we daily (f] to ?y ,maje/y4 ,we besee* !e1 grant t ?is1 & all o!r graces1 may m & m ab\nd 9 u1 t !reby our evid5ces ( an int]e/ 9 ,*ri/'s righte\sness may be m /rong & cle>2 t ?\gh we daily contract guilt by our transgressions1 we may be enabl$ to conclude = our com=t1 t !re is no condemnation to u1 & t iniquity %all n be our ru940 ,footnote #aba3 ,see vol4 ,,ii4 #bhi-bij & vol4 ,,iii4 #gb4 ,footnote #abb3 ,see ,que/4 ,,clii4 ,que/4 ,,cxcv4 ,,que/4 ,,cxcv4 ,:at d we pray = 9 ! six? petition8 ,,answ4 ,9 ! six? petition1 :i* is1 ,& lead u n into temptation1 b deliv] u f evil1 ackn[l$g+ t ! mo/ wise1 righte\s1 & graci\s ,god1 = div]s holy & j ends1 may s ord] ?+s1 t we may be assault$1 foil$1 & = a "t1 l$ captive by temptations1 t ,satan1 ! _w1 & ! fle%1 are ready1 p[]fully to draw u aside & ensn>e u2 & t we1 ev5 aft] ! p>don ( our s9s1 by reason ( our corruption1 weakness1 & want ( wat*fulness1 are n only subject to be tempt$1 & =w>d to expose ourselves unto temptations2 b also1 ( ourselves1 unable & unwill+ to resi/ !m1 to recov] out ( !m1 & to improve !m1 & wor?y to be left "u ! p[] ( !m2 we pray1 t ,god w\ld s ov]rule ! _w1 & all 9 x2 subdue ! fle%1 & re/ra9 ,satan2 ord] all ?+s1 be/[ & bless all means ( grace1 & quick5 u to wat*fulness 9 ! use ( !m1 t we1 & all 8 p may1 by 8 provid5ce1 be kept f be+ tempt$ to s92 or1 if tempt$1 t1 by 8 ,_s1 we may be p[]fully support$ & enabl$ to /& 9 ! h\r ( temptation1 or1 :5 fall51 rais$ aga9 & recov]$ out ( x1 & h a sanctifi$ use & improvem5t !re(2 t our sanctification & salvation may be p]fect$1 ,satan trodd5 "u our feet1 & we fully fre$ f s91 temptation1 & all evil = ev]4 ,our ,savi\r hav+1 9 ! =ego+ petition1 exhort$ u to pray = =giv5ess ( s9s1 :]eby ! guilt ( pa/ crimes may be remov$2 9 ?is he advises u to pray aga9/ temptation1 le/ be+ ov]come !reby1 we %\ld contract fre% guilt1 & walk unbecom+ ^? :o hope =1 or h obta9$ =giv5ess f ,god4 ,9 ord] to our und]/&+ ( :i* x w be necess>y = u to premise some?+ t5d+ to expla9 ! mean+ ( ! ^w ,temptation4 ,accord+ly x may be tak5 9 a good s5se3 ,?us ,god himself is sometimes said to tempt1 or r1 :i* is all "o1 to try 8 p4 ,?is he does by ! v>i\s disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce1 :e!r prosp]\s or adv]se4 ,& sometimes by 8 comm&s1 :5 he puts u ^u ! p]=mance ( difficult duties1 t he might prove u1 :e!r 8 fe> is be=e u3 ,9 ?is respect he is said to h tempt$ ,abraham1 prov$ 8 fai?1 & discov]$ 8 read9ess to obey 8 comm& 9 (f]+ ,isaac2 &1 aft] he _h tri$ 8 fai?1 he comm5ds him1 :5 he says1 ,n[ ,i "k t ?\ love/ ,god1 ,g54 xxii4 #a1 #ab4 ,& sometimes he is said to tempt1 or allure1 to :at is good1 ,hos4 ii4 #ad4 to invite 8 p to d ^? ?+s :i* r$\nd to 8 glory & _! real int]e/2 & 9 ?is s5se we may & ought to tempt o!rs1 to p]suade1 &1 z mu* z 9 u lies1 engage _! affections to ! p]=mance ( :at is good3 ,?us ! apo/le advises u to consid] "o ano!r to provoke unto love & to good works1 ,heb4 x4 #bd4 ,we are n to und]/& ! ^w temptation 9 ^! s5ses 9 ?is petition2 b x is to be tak5 = our be+ tempt$ to s91 9 :i* respect ,god nev] tempts any "o3 ,?us ! apo/le says1 ,let no man say1 :5 he is tempt$1 ,i am tempt$ ( ,god2 = ,god _c be tempt$ ) evil2 nei!r tempte? he any man1 ,james i4 #ac4 nei!r ought we to tempt "o ano!r !reunto4 ,?is be+ premis$1 we come m imm$iately to expla9 ?is petition3 ,9 :i* we %all consid] "s ?+s :i* are suppos$2 & also ! subject-matt] !re(4 ,i4 ,!re are sev]al ?+s suppos$1 :5 we are taught to pray1 ,lead u n into temptation4 ,z1 #a4 ,t man1 9 ?is imp]fect /ate1 is v mu* expos$ to temptations4 ,! _w is always ready to pres5t its allur+ objects1 :i* are suit$ to ! corruption ( our nature1 & !re=e too easily compli$ )3 ,& ?is is f>!r promot$ by ,satan's sugge/ions1 :o is daily endeav\r+ to entangle u 9 ! sn>e t is laid = u4 #b4 ,z we are daily tempt$ to s91 s we are 9 great dang] ( be+ ov]come !reby2 :i* arises n only f ! me?ods us$ to draw u aside f ,god1 & ! _m secret sn>es laid = u1 t are n easily disc]n$1 b pr9cipally f ! trea*]y ( our own he>ts1 :i* are deceitful above all ?+s1 & v apt to incl9e u to commit ^? s9s :i* br+ a great deal ( guilt ) !m4 ,x also proce$s sometimes f a want ( wat*fulness2 :]eby ! enemy comes ^u u undiscov]$1 & we are ov]come be=e we are aw>e ( x2 ! temptation (f]s itself1 & we are unable1 b will+1 to resi/ x4 ,&1 if fall5 by x1 ?is t5ds /ill m to weak5 u1 s t we _c recov] ourselves f ! pit into :i* we are plung$2 we also f9d x v difficult1 if ,god is pleas$1 at any "t1 to suff] u to fall by temptations1 to improve !m aright to 8 glory & our own good4 #c4 ,x is f>!r suppos$1 t ,god may suff] 8 p1 ?\gh _! s9s are p>don$1 & _! s\ls sanctifi$1 to be tempt$1 & sometimes ev5 foil$ & l$ captive = a "t2 :i* may give u occasion to consid]1 7#a47 ,9 :at s5se he may be said to tempt1 or lead 8 p into temptation4 ,?is he does1 ?\gh )\t be+ ! au?or ( s91#abc #a4 ,objectively2 :5 8 provid5tial disp5sations1 :i*1 9 !mselves1 are holy1 j1 & good1 (f] occasions ( s92 :i*1 nev]!less1 w\ld n ensue h]eupon1 did n our corrupt nature lay hold on !m z su*1 & abuse !m3 ,?us all ,god's works ( provid5ce or grace1 may prove temptations to m52 z ! ,psalmi/1 speak+ ( ! prosp]ity ( ! wick$1 intimates1 t x rais$ 8 envy1 ,psal4 lxxiii4 #c4 & else:]e he consid]s ! bless+s ( common provid5ce z prov+ a temptation1 to c>nal security & indiff]5cy 9 religion1 to "s ( :om x is said1 ,because !y h no *anges1 !re=e !y fe> n ,god1 ,psal4 lv4 #ai4 &1 on ! o!r h&1 afflictive provid5ce sometimes prove temptations to u to murmur & ent]ta9 h>d ?\ghts ( ,god4--,moreov]1 8 ?reat5+s are (t5times abus$1 & "s !reby tempt$ to ?9k him sev]e & unm]ciful2 o!rs compla9 ( 8 comm&m5ts z griev\s1 because he does n give !m ^? indulg5cies to s9 :i* _! corrupt natures desire4 ,9 ^! respects ,god may be said to lead into temptation2 nev]!less1 we are n to pray1 t he w\ld alt] ! me?ods ( 8 provid5ce1 or make abatem5ts z to ! duties :i* he comm&s u to p]=m2 b r1 t he w\ld n suff] u to make a wrong use ( !m4 #b4 ,god leads into temptation p]missively1 :5 he does n re/ra9 ! tempt]1 :i* he is n oblig$ to d1 b suff]s u to be assault$ by him1 &1 at ! same "t1 d5ies ! aids & assi/ance ( 8 grace1 to prev5t our compliance !re)2 s t :5 we pray t he w\ld n lead u into temptation1 we desire t he w\ld prev5t ! assault1 or =tify u aga9/ x1 t1 ?r\gh ! weakness ( our grace1 or ! preval5cy ( corruption1 we may n comply ) ! temptation4 7#b47 ,we %all n[ consid] ! reason :y ,god ?us leads 8 p into temptation1 or suff]s !m to be tempt$3 or :at are ^? holy1 wise1 j1 & graci\s ends1 :i* he designs !reby2 &1 #a4 ,x _c be expect$ t x %\ld be o!rwise1 :5 we *use to g 9 ! way ( temptation1 or indulge ^? corruptions1 :]eby we are incl9$ to yield to x3 ,9 ?is case1 ,god's judicial h& appe>s1 z he puni%es = "o s91 by suff]+ u to be tempt$ to ano!r4 #b4 ,god h]eby gives u occasion to see our own weakness1 & ! deceitfulness ( our he>ts1 & ! ne$ we h ( 8 grace1 to prev5t our fall+ by temptation3 ,?us x is said1 t ,god left ,hezekiah1 #b ,*ron4 xxxii4 #ca4 comp>$ ) #b ,k+s xx4 #ae4 :5 he s9n$ 9 %ew+ ! ambassadors ( ! k+ ( ,babylon ! treasures t he _h 9 8 h\se1 9 :i* ?is good k+ discov]$ too mu* pride2 :]eas x _h be5 bett] _h he %ewn !m ! b$ he lay on1 :5 he 0 nigh unto dea?1 & tak5 occasion f !nce1 to give ,god ! glory ( 8 miracul\s recov]y :i* 0 ! reason ( _! be+ s5t to complim5t him ^u x3 ,9 ?is respect ,god left him to try him1 t he might "k all t 0 9 8 he>t4 #c4 ,god does ?is1 t1 :5 we exp]i5ce ! sup]ior =ce ( our spiritual enemies1 we may1 by fai? & pray]1 h rec\rse to 8 almighty p[] & grace4 ,?us :5 ! apo/le ,paul 0 9 dang] ( be+ exalt$ above measure1 ?r\gh ,satan's temptations1 he says1 ,= ?is ,i bes\ght ! ,"l ?rice1 t x might dep>t f me1 #b ,cor4 xii4 #h4 #d4 ,he suff]s ?is1 t we may h]e9 h an in/ance ( ! imp]fections ( ?is pres5t /ate1 & be induc$ to press aft]1 & long =1 t /ate ( p]fect fre$om1 n only f s91 b temptation1 :i* is res]v$ = u 9 heav54 #e4 ,we are l$ into temptation1 t h]eby we may see ! necessity ( mak+ use ( ! :ole arm\r ( ,god1 t we may be able to /& our gr\nd4 ,z ! soldi] w n put on 8 arm\r b :5 he is go+ to engage ! enemy2 s ,god has orda9$ t our life %\ld be a p]petual w>f>e1 & t we %\ld be cont9ually expos$ to ! assaults ( our spiritual enemies1 t we may always be prep>$ = !m1 hav+ ! girdle ( tru?1 ! brea/-plate ( righte\sness1 ! %ield ( fai?1 ! helmet ( salvation1 & ! sword ( ! ,_s1 :i* is ! ^w ( ,god1 ,eph4 vi4 #ad-ag4 ,he also suff]s ?is1 t we may1 9 ! end1 "k :at x is to conqu]1 & h ! pleasure & satisfaction aris+ f h5ce1 & t he may h ! glory ( ?is victory4 #f4 ,god suff]s ?is1 t he may cure our slo?1 & excite u to great] wat*fulness1 z ^? :o are nev] :olly out ( dang]3 ,?us ! apo/le says1 ,be sob]1 be vigilant2 because y\r adv]s>y1 ! ,devil1 z a ro>+ lion1 walke? ab\t1 seek+ :om he may dev\r1 #a ,pet4 v4 #h4 & our ,savi\r advises 8 disciples1 to wat* & pray1 t !y ent] n into temptation1 ,matt4 xxvi4 #da4 #g4 ,god suff]s u to be tempt$1 t we may "k ! dep?s ( ,satan1 :i* we %\ld o!rwise be unappriz$ (2 & t !reby we may be m prep>$ to make resi/ance1 &1 :5 we are enabl$ to ov]come1 may be bett] furni%$ to direct o!rs1 :o are liable to l temptations1 h[ !y %\ld behave !mselves "u !m1 & to enc\rage !m to hope t !y %\ld be deliv]$1 z we h be54 #d4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 t ?\gh ,god suff]s 8 p to be tempt$1 & ev5 foil$1 & l$ captive1 yet ?is is only = a "t4 ,9 ?is ! temptations ( believ]s diff] f ^? ( ! unreg5]ate1 :o are tak5 captive by ,satan at 8 w1 #b ,tim4 ii4 #bf4 ,:]eas x is said conc]n+ ! believ]1 t x is only = a season2 & t1 if ne$ be1 he is 9 heav9ess ?r\gh manifold temptations1 #a ,tim4 i4 #f4 ,?is leads u to consid]1 ,,ii4 ,! subject-matt] ( ! petition1 :5 we pray t ,god w\ld n lead u into temptation1 b deliv] u f evil4 ,! only difficulty 9 lay+ d[n ! me?od 9 :i* ?is is to be insi/$ on1 arises f ! indet]m9at5ess ( ! ^w evil2 ( :i*1 !re are v>i\s s5ses giv5 by !m1 t expla9 ! ,"l's pray]4 ,"s und]/& by x1 ! evil "o1 or ! ,devil2 & !n "o "p ( ?is petition may be consid]$ z exegetical ( ! o!r3 ,s t1 n to be l$ into temptation1 is ! same z1 to be deliv]$ f ! assaults ( ,satan1 ! evil "o1 t we may n be br\ght "u 8 p[]1 or become vassals to him1 z comply+ ) 8 temptations4 ,o!rs und]/& ! ^w 9 a m l>ge s5se1 z an intimation ( our desire to be deliv]$ f evil ( all k9ds1 & t ei!r f ! evil ( s91 or ! evil ( afflictions1 :i* are ! consequ5ce ( s94 ,if we take x = a deliv]ance f ! evil ( s92 ?is respects ! guilt !re(1 & ! puni%m5t t is due to x2 & !n x diff]s little or no?+ f ! subject-matt] ( ! =ego+ petition1 :5 we pray1 t ,god w\ld =give u our s9s2 or if1 on ! o!r h&1 we take x = deliv]ance f ! evil ( s91 z x includes 9 x a bran* ( sanctification1 t is1 f ! dom9ion & slav]y ( s91 !n x is well connect$ ) ! =m] petition2 = :5 we pray = p>don ( s91 we ought also to pray = deliv]ance f ! reign+ p[] !re(4 ,& x is v well connect$ ) our pray+ aga9/ temptation2 = x is1 9 effect1 to desire ei!r t we may n be assault$ by ! tempt]1 or t we may n be drawn aside to s9 aga9/ ,god !reby4 ,z = ! evil ( affliction1 ,i _c ?9k t ?is is int5d$ by ?is expression1 because ! opposition betwe5 x & our deliv]ance f temptation1 w\ld n appe> to be s j z we mu/ suppose x is1 unless we take temptation itself to be an affliction2 & !n x is ! same z ?\gh we %\ld say1 deliv] u f temptation1 t we may n be afflict$ !re)2 :i* we mu/ be suppos$ to be1 by reason ( ! dang] we are 9 ( fall+ !reby4 ,by pass+ by ^! critical rem>ks on ! s5se ( ! words1 ,deliv] u f evil1 we %all consid] ! subject-matt] ( ?is petition1 "u two g5]al heads1 viz4 ,fir/1 ,we %all enquire :at are ! temptations :i* we are expos$ to4 ,secondly1 ,h[ we are to pray t we may n be l$ into !m2 or1 if we are1 h[ we may be deliv]$ f ! evil consequ5ces t w arise f our compliance ) !m1 :i* is pr9cipally impli$ 9 ^? words1 ,deliv] u f evil4 ,fir/1 ,:at are ^? temptations :i* we are expos$ to3 ,^! are ( v>i\s k9ds1 all :i* take _! rise ei!r f ! _w1 ! fle%1 or ! ,devil4 ,_! mann] ( act+1 inde$1 is diff]5t2 yet !y are v (t5 unit$ 9 _! assaults1 f :5ce we are 9 p]petual dang] ( be+ ov]come1 if ,god1 by 8 grace1 is n pleas$ to int]pose4--,&1 #a4 ,we %all consid] ! temptations t we meet ) f ! _w4 ,^! are ei!r su* z arise f ! solicitations ( ^? :om we conv]se ) !re91 :o1 "u a pret5ce ( fri5d%ip1 p]suade u to s93 ,?us we read ( "s :o entice o!rs to lay wait = blood1 & desire ^? :om !y w\ld ensn>e into ?is crime1 to ca/ 9 _! lot among !m1 ,prov4 i4 #aj-ad4 b we are advis$1 n to cons5t to1 or be conf$]ate ) !m3 ,or else !y arise f ^? ?+s 9 ! _w :i* pres5t !mselves to u1 & are temptations to s91 9 an objective way1 be+ n s mu* ! cause z ! occasion !re(2 &1 9 _m in/ances1 ! use !re( is lawful1 :ile ! abuse alone proves hurtful to u3 ,?is is :at we %all pr9cipally conf9e ourselves to at pres5t1 & %ew h[ ! good & evil ?+s ( ! _w1 or ! v>i\s conditions 9 :i* we are1 :e!r prosp]\s or adv]se1 prove temptations to u4 7#a47 ,! good ?+s ( ! _w1 or ! v>i\s conditions 9 :i* we are1 :e!r prosp]\s or adv]se1 prove temptations to u4 7#b47 ,! good ?+s ( ! _w are sometimes a sn>e to u1 or an occasion ( s91 viz4 ! ri*es1 hon\rs & pleasures !re(3 ,?us our ,savi\r speaks1 ,matt4 xiii4 #bb4 ( ! c>e ( ?is _w1 t is1 ei!r to ga9 or increase ( x2 & ! apo/le speaks ( "s :o _h =sak5 ! "r way1 foll[+ ! way ( ,balaam1 :o lov$ ! wages ( unrighte\sness1 #b ,pet4 ii4 #ae4 or act$ contr>y to 8 consci5ce = ga92 & ,felix p]v]t$ ju/ice to obta9 a bribe1 conc]n+ :om x is said1 ,he hop$ t money %\ld h be5 giv5 him ( ,paul1 t he might loose him1 ,acts xxiv4 #af4 ,& we read ( o!rs t w be ri*1 t is1 :o immod]ately pursue ! ga9 ( ! _w1 t h]eby fall into temptation1 & a sn>e1 & _m hurtful lu/s1 #a ,tim4 vi4 #i4 ,& ! hon\rs ( ! _w are a temptation to o!rs2 ,?us our ,savi\r says1 ,h[ c ye believe1 :i* receive hon\r "o ( ano!r1 ,john v4 #dd4 ,& o!rs are ensn>$ by ! pleasures ( ! _w1 :o are /il$ lov]s ( pleasures m ?an lov]s ( ,god1 #b ,tim4 iii4 #d4 ,&1 inde$1 we (t5 f9d1 t ! necess>y duties or enjoym5ts ( life1 su* z eat+1 dr9k+1 & recreation2 & ! v>i\s relations we /& 9 to o!rs prove a temptation to u4 ,_m ?+s are s1 z !y are us$ unseasonably1 immod]ately1 & )\t a due reg>d to ! glory ( ,god1 :i* ought to be our highe/ end 9 all worldly enjoym5ts2 &1 inde$1 :atev] has a t5d5cy to draw =? our corruption1 may be said to be a temptation to u3 ,sometimes ! prosp]\s condition ( o!rs has ?is effect ^u u3 ,?us ,ca91 behold+ ,abel to h a m visible tok5 ( ! div9e reg>d to 8 p]son & (f]+ ?an he _h1 hat$ & slew him1 ,g54 iv4 #e1 #i4 ,& ,joseph's be+ a fav\rite 9 8 fa!r's h\se1 & hon\r$ by ,god1 9 hav+ div9e dreams1 gave occasion to 8 bre?r5 to envy him2 :o fir/ design$ to slay him1 & aft]w>ds1 out ( malice1 sold him into ,egypt4 ,& :5 ,jo%ua saw ,eldad & ,m$ad prophesy+1 suppos+ t ?is belong$ only to ,moses2 & t x 0 a less5+ ( 8 hon\r1 = !m to pret5d to ?is privilege1 he desires t !y might be =bid2 b ?is 0 pla9ly a temptation2 = ,moses gives him a *eck1 intimat+ t he did n well 9 envy+ !m = 8 sake1 ,numb4 xi4 #bi4 ,moreov]1 we (t5 f9d1 t our own condition 9 ! _w1 :5 we enjoy ! outw>d bless+s ( provid5ce1 proves a temptation3 ,"s are l ! vessel t is 9 dang] ( be+ ov]set by hav+ too mu* sail1 & no balla/ to keep x /eady3 ,9 l mann]1 ! abundance ( ?is _w1 )\t ! grace ( ,god1 to sanctify & set b\nds to our affections1 w (t5times prove a sn>e to u4 ,"s are h]eby tempt$ to covet\sness1 ?an :i*1 no?+ is m prepo/]\s2 yet no?+ m common4 ,?is seems to be suppos$ 9 ! ,psalmi/'s advice2 ,if ri*es increase1 set n y\r he>t ^u !m1 ,psal4 lxii4 #aj4 & x is an intimation1 t our desires (t5 increase ) our sub/ance1 s t ! m we h1 ! m we want1 & are less dispos$ to contribute to ! necessities ( o!rs3 ,we h an in/ance ( ?is 9 ,nabal1 ^: answ] to ! oblig+ message1 s5t by ,david to him1 ,say ye to him t live? 9 prosp]ity1 ,peace be bo? to !e1 & peace be to ?9e h\se1 & peace be unto all t ?\ ha/4 ,give1 ,i pray !e1 :atsoev] come? to ?9e h&1 unto ?y s]vants1 & to ?y son ,david1 #a ,sam4 xxv4 #f1 #h1 #aa4 argu$ him to be ( a *urli% disposition1 & t 8 prosp]\s circum/ances 9 ! _w 7 a temptation to 8 corruptions1 hav+ no s5se ( gratitude = ^? fav\rs t he _h receiv$ f him & 8 m51 :ile !y resid$ 9 ! wild]ness1 & 7 conv]sant ) ^? t kept 8 flocks !re4 ,x w\ld h be5 a m plausible excuse1 _h he alleg$ ! dang] t might accrue to him !reby3 or1 t x 0 possible t ,saul might he> ( x1 & deal ) him z he _h done ) ,abimele*1 & ! o!r prie/s1 at ,nob1 = t small respect t he _h %ew$ him3 ,b ?is be takes no notice (1 b treats him morosely1 :5 he says ,%all ,i take my bread & my wat]1 & my fle%1 t ,i h kill$ = my %e>]s1 & give x unto m51 :om ,i "k n :5ce !y be4 ,?is manife/$ him to be a man ( ,belial1 z ,abigail confesses1 :5 %e says1 ,nabal is 8 "n1 & folly is ) him1 v]4 #be4 ,aga91 we sometimes f9d1 t a prosp]\s condition 9 ! _w1 is a temptation to ,god's p to presumption & c>nal security2 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,9 my prosp]ity ,i said1 ,i %all nev] be mov$1 ,psal4 xxx4 #f4 & ! wick$ are h]eby tempt$ to ob/9acy & disob$i5ce2 z ,god says by ! prophet1 to ! ,israelites1 ,i spake unto !e 9 ?y prosp]ity2 b ?\ said/1 ,i w n he>2 ,?is ha? be5 ?y mann] f ?y y\?1 t ?\ obey$/ n my voice1 ,j]4 xxii4 #ba4 ,& sometimes to pride1 haught9ess1 & oppression2 ?us ! ,psalmi/ speaks ( ^? :o 7 n 9 tr\ble1 nei!r plagu$ l o!r m52 !re=e pride compasse? !m ab\t z a *a91 viol5ce cov]e? !m z a g>m5t1 ,psal4 lxxiii4 #e1 #f4 ,we are n1 inde$1 to suppose1 t ?is is ! necess>y result ( a prosp]\s /ate 9 ! _w1 s9ce t temptation1 :i* is only objective1 may be f5c$ aga9/3 ,b ! p]nici\s t5d5cy !re( arises f ! depravity ( our nature1 & its pron5ess to abuse ! bless+s ( provid5ce2 f :5ce "s take occasion to ca/ (f fe>1 & put ! evil day f> f !m3 ,!re=e1 :5 we pray1 t ! _w may n prove a temptation to u1 we desire1 t ,god w\ld keep u f us+ any indirect means1 ei!r to get or increase our worldly sub/ance1 b1 on ! o!r h&1 enable u to improve x to 8 glory2 & t our affections may n be s mu* set ^u x z to ali5ate !m f him2 b t we may make x ! matt] ( our delib]ate *oice1 r to be depriv$ ( outw>d bless+s1 ?an receive !m z our only portion1 &1 by hav+ our he>ts set too mu* ^u !m1 =feit1 & be d5i$ an int]e/ 91 8 special & di/+ui%+ love4 7#b47 ,! evil ?+s 9 ! _w (t5 prove a temptation to u4 ,by evil ?+s1 we mean afflictive provid5ces1 :i* are insep>able f ?is pres5t /ate2 s9ce man is born unto tr\ble1 z ! sp>ks fly upw>ds1 ,job v4 #g4 ,^! are ei!r p]sonal or relative2 "s m imm$iately f ,god1 o!rs f m51 z in/rum5ts 9 8 h&3 ,"s arise f ! pres5t exp]i5ce we h ( affliction1 o!rs f our expectation or fe> ( future tr\bles3 & all ^! sometimes prove temptations to u1 unless ,god is pleas$ to int]pose 9 a way ( prev5t+ grace1 & make !m conducive to our spiritual advantage4 ,n[ afflictions prove temptations to u1 #a4 ,:5 we are discont5t$ & uneasy "u ! h& ( ,god1 compla9+ ( ! burd5s t he is pleas$ to lay on u1 z ?\gh !y 7 insupportable1 & x 7 impossible = u to be> up "u !m2 or1 :5 we are ready to conclude1 t no affliction is l ours1 & are apt to ins9uate1 t ,god h]eby deals h>dly ) u4 #b4 ,:5 !y di/urb or disord] our ?\ghts1 weak5 our fai?1 & unfit u = spiritual m$itations1 or att5d+ aright on ord9ances ( ,god2 or :5 we are m conc]n$1 ab\t our afflictions1 ?an ab\t s91 ! cause ( !m4 #c4 ,:5 we h unbeliev+ appreh5sions conc]n+ ! ev5t !re(1 conclud+ t !y w c]ta9ly end 9 our ru92 not)/&+ ! promises1 :i* ,god has made ( _! work+ toge!r = good1 to !m t love him4--,?is temptation ,david 0 expos$ to1 :5 he said1 ,i %all n[ p]i% "o day by ! h& ( ,saul1 #a ,sam4 xxvii4 #a4 :i* 0 an ungr\nd$ fe>1 especially consid]+ ! promises t ,god _h giv5 him1 & ! _m exp]i5ces he _h ( 8 be+ a help to him 9 ! "t ( tr\ble4 #d4 ,afflictions are temptations to u1 :5 we take occasion f !m to "q ,god's fa!rly love1 or to conclude1 t !y are s5t 9 wra?1 & are intimations t we are ca/ (f by him1 :5 we h no reason to ?9k s f any ?+ t !re is 9 ! nature ( affliction itself2 also :5 we are h9d]$ !reby1 f apply+ ^? suitable promises :i* ,god has made to 8 p1 9 l cases1 = _! com=t & support4 ,n[ :5 we pray t ,god w\ld n lead u into temptation1 z afflictive provid5ces expose u to x1 we are to pray aga9/ !m ) submission to ! div9e w1 n z ?\gh ! removal !re( 7 ( equal importance1 or z necess>y to our happ9ess1 z ! tak+ away ! guilt or p[] ( s93 ,h[ev]1 we are to pray1 t afflictions may be sanctifi$ to u2 & t corrupt nature may n take occasion f !m1 to h unbecom+ ?\ghts ( ,god2 b t we may h]eby be l$ ne>] to him1 t s !y may n prove a temptation to u1 or at lea/1 t ) ! temptation1 he w\ld make a way = our escape4 #b4 ,ano!r sort ( temptations proce$ f ! fle%1 :i* are ! greate/ & mo/ dang]\s ( all4 ,! apo/le speaks ( !m z ?\gh !y 7 ! only temptations1 :5 he says1 ,e man is tempt$ :5 he is drawn aside ( 8 own lu/1 & entic$1 ,james i4 #ad4 s9ce all o!rs might1 )\t mu* difficulty1 be resi/$ & ov]come1 7 !re n a corrupt disposition 9 our nature1 :i* ! apo/le calls lu/1 t incl9es u to adh]e to1 & comply ) !m4 ,?is consi/s 9 ! irregul>ity & disord] ( our passions2 :i* are n only prone to rebel aga9/ ,god1 b to act contr>y to ! dictates ( our own consci5ces1 :i* is ! result ( our fall5 /ate2 & ! temptations are (t5times v>i\s1 accord+ to ! prevail+ bias ( our natural temp]4 ,a melan*oly con/itution sometimes incl9es u to slavi% fe>s1 or di/ru/ ( ,god's provid5ce2 or to h su* black & dismal appreh5sions ( our spiritual conc]ns1 t we are l$ to ! v br9k ( despair4 ,a *ol]ic temp] prompts u to rev5ge1 inju/ice1 & oppression1 & puts u ^u magnify+ small (f5ces1 & express+ a furi\s res5tm5t )\t gr\nd4 ,a sangu9e & airy con/itution (t5 proves a temptation to ca/ (f all s]i\s ?\ghts ab\t ,god & ano!r _w1 & to c\nt religion a ne$less1 melan*oly & di/a/eful ?+1 & to make a je/ ( :at is sacr$1 & ought to be treat$ ) ! utmo/ rev]5ce2 & ?is temp] frequ5tly exposes p]sons to ! p]nici\s influ5ce ( bad company1 & induces !m to be lov]s ( pleasure m ?an lov]s ( ,god4 ,aga91 a /upid1 phlegmatic & heavy con/itution1 (t5 proves a temptation to neglig5ce 9 our civil & religi\s affairs1 & n to make provision = a "t ( trial3 ,h]eby p]sons are (t5 tempt$ to neglect holy duties1 especially su* z are difficult2 or to p]=m !m 9 a c>eless mann]1 & s re/ 9 a =m ( godl9ess1 )\t ! p[] !re(4 ,?is diff]5ce ( natural temp]s is ! reason :y we behold lu/ appe>+ 9 diff]5t %apes2 s t ! same temptation t pres5ts itself f )\t1 suits ! natural disposition ( "o :o eag]ly embraces x1 :ile ano!r is n greatly mov$ by x4 ,?is is :at we und]/& by ^? temptations :i* arise f ! fle%2 &1 :5 we pray aga9/ !m1 x is n to be suppos$1 t we expect to be p]fectly fre$ f !m 9 ?is _w1 9 :i*1 z has be5 else:]e obs]v$#abd1 !re are ! remnants ( s9 abid+ 9 e "p1 ev5 9 !m t are sanctifi$1 & ! p]petual lu/+s ( ! fle% aga9/ ! _s4 ,!re=e1 :5 we pray aga9/ su*-l temptations1 we desire1 7#a47 ,t ,god w\ld re/ra9 & prev5t ! irregul>ity & p]nici\s t5d5cy ( our natural temp]1 :i* incl9es u to ^? s9s :i* x is mo/ prone to2 or t he w\ld keep u f ^? s9s t m easily beset u1 by reason ( ! prop5sity ( our nature to commit !m4 ,&1 7#b47 ,t he w\ld sanctify our affections & br+ !m "u ! p[]ful influ5ce ( a pr9ciple ( grace1 :i* may ma9ta9 a p]petual opposition to ^? habits ( s9 t are daily lead+ u to turn aside f ,god1 s t1 :atev] temptations we meet ) f objects )\t u1 our s\ls may be int]nally =tifi$ aga9/ !m1 & dispos$ to hate & avoid e ?+ t is contr>y to 8 holy law1 or t5ds to 8 di%on\r4 #b4 ,we %all n[ consid] ^? temptations t arise f ,satan1 :o is1 = ?is reason1 call$ ! tempt]1 ,matt4 iv4 #c4 #a ,!ss4 vi4 #c4 & he is also said to ent] into1 ,luke xxii4 #c4 & fill ! he>ts ( s9n]s1 ,acts v4 #c4 ,z = ! unreg5]ate1 !y are :olly "u 8 p[]3 ,!re=e conv]sion is call$ a turn+ !m f ! p[] ( ,satan unto ,god1 *ap4 xxvi4 #ah4 ,!re are1 inde$1 "s :o d5y t ,satan has any h& 9 ^? temptations1 :i* we are expos$ to2 9 :i* !y are too mu* dispos$ to give into ! error ( ! ,sadducees ( old4 ,& if !y d n expressly d5y ! exi/5ce ( spirits1 yet !y w n all[ t !y h any ?+ to d 9 ?is _w3 ,&1 inde$1 !y ?9k x impossible = ! ,devil to give u any di/urbance1 see+ he is %ut up 9 *a9s ( d>kness1 res]v$ to ! judgm5t ( ! great day2 &1 inasmu* z we (t5 read 9 scripture1 ( ^? ?+s t he does aga9/ m5 9 ?is _w1 !y suppose t all ^! are to be und]/ood 9 a metaphorical s5se1 & t no?+ else is int5d$ !reby1 b ! temptations we meet ) f m51 or f our own lu/s3 ,^!1 accord+ to !m1 are ! only devils t we ne$ to fe>4--,?is error !y are l$ into "u a pret5ce ( avoid+ ! contr>y extreme ( ^? :o seem to lay all ! s9s !y commit1 to ! ,devil's *>ge1 r ?an _! own2 :51 probably1 he has no?+ to d ) !m1 b !y :olly proce$ f _! own corruptions3 ,! middle way betwe5 ^! two extremes1 is1 z ,i conceive1 mu* m consonant to scripture & exp]i5ce1 & r to be acquiesc$ 94 ,& !re=e we %all endeav\r to prove1 t we are (t5 tempt$ by ,satan1 z well z our own lu/s2 :i* w appe>1 if we consid] ! foll[+ propositions4 #a/1 ,x is n unreasonable to suppose1 t spirits may s f> h access to our s\ls1 z to sugge/ good or bad ?\ghts2 =1 be+ reasonable creatures1 x is beyond dispute1 t !y are able to conv]se ) "o ano!r2 &1 if s1 x conta9s no absurdity to suppose1 t !y may1 "s way or o!r1 h conv]sation ) ! s\ls ( m51 :i* are capable ( hav+ ?+s int]nally sugge/$ to !m1 z well z receiv+ ideas f s5sible objects1 by means ( our bodies1 to :i* !y are unit$4 ,z to ! mann] h[ ?is is done1 we pret5d n to det]m9e x1 s9ce x is suffici5t to our pres5t purpose1 to make x appe> t we are expos$ to temptations f ,satan1 z well z our own selves4 #b;dly1 ,x is obvi\s f scripture1 t ! ,devil1 & 8 angels1 are conv]sant 9 ?is l[] _w3 ,& accord+ly he is /yl$1 ,! pr9ce ( ! p[] ( ! air1 ,eph4 ii4 #b4 ! god ( ?is _w1 #b ,cor4 iv4 #d4 ,& else:]e he is said1 to walk ab\t1 seek+ :om he may dev\r1 #a ,pet4 v4 #h4 ,& :]eas x is object$1 t ?is is inconsi/5t ) 8 be+ %ut up 9 hell3 ,t may respect pr9cipally 8 /ate1 z be+ un*angeably sep>at$ & bani%$ f ,god's fav\rable & com=table pres5ce2 nev]!less1 he may suff] him to attempt _m ?+s aga9/ m5 9 ?is _w1 = ! trial ( ! graces ( 8 p1 & ! puni%+ ( 8 enemies4--,!re is1 inde$1 a place ( mis]y allott$ = !m1 ?\gh !y may n be1 at pres5t1 conf9$ to x2 :i* seems to be impli$ 9 t reque/ !y made to our ,savi\r1 t he w\ld n comm& !m to g into ! deep1 ,luke viii4 #ca4 by :i*1 x is probable1 ! place ( torm5t is int5d$1 9 :i* !y expect to be = ev] %ut up aft] ! day ( judgm5t2 & !re=e !y are repres5t$ else:]e1 z cry+ out1 ,art ?\ came hi!r to torm5t u be=e ! "t8 ,matt4 viii4 #bi4 #c;dly1 ,our fir/ p>5t1 9 innoc5cy1 0 tempt$ by ! ,devil1 :o made use ( ! s]p5t1 by :i* he is said to speak to ,eve1 ,g54 iii4 #a4 seq4 z has be5 prov$ else:]e#abe4 ,& our ,savi\r 0 also tempt$ by him1 :5 l$ by ! ,_s into ! wild]ness = t purpose1 ,matt4 iv4 #a4 b nei!r ( ^! c\ld be said to be tempt$ by ! lu/s ( ! fle%1 z be+ inconsi/5t ) t s9less /ate 9 :i* our fir/ p>5ts 7 be=e !y fell1 & our ,savi\r always 02 &1 x is c]ta91 t ! temptation (f]$ to ea* ( !m1 0 n only objective2 b !re 7 words spok51 & a p]v]se me?od ( reason+ made use ( to ensn>e !m3 ,& !y c\ld n be tempt$ by m51 =1 9 ?is respect1 !y 7 alone2 x !re=e foll[s1 t ,satan 0 ! tempt] to ea* ( !m4 #d?ly1 ,!re are sev]al o!r scriptures :i* expressly prove1 t ,satan has sometimes tempt$ p]sons to s93 ,?us we read1 t he /ood up aga9/ ,israel1 & provok$ ,david to numb] !m1 #a ,*ron4 xxi4 #a4 ,& else:]e our ,savi\r tells ! ,jews1 ,ye are ( y\r fa!r ! ,devil1 & ! lu/s ( y\r fa!r ye w d2 t is1 y eag]ly commit ^? s9s t he tempts y to4 ,x is f>!r add$1 t he 0 a murd]] f ! beg9n+2 :i* _c be und]/ood o!rwise ?an ( 8 murd]+ man1 by tempt+ him to s91 & prevail+2 & x is also said1 t he abode n ! tru?1 & is a li>1 & ! fa!r ( x1 ,john viii4 #dd4 t is1 he deceives u by 8 sugge/ions1 & prevails on u1 :5 comply+ !re)1 to deceive ourselves4 ,?is may give u occasion to enquire1 h[ we may di/+ui% ^? temptations :i* take _! rise f ,satan1 f o!rs :i* proce$ f ourselves4 ,?is is a v difficult "q to be resolv$1 because our corrupt nature1 = ! mo/ "p1 tempts u to ! same s9s t ,satan does2 !re=e1 :]e !re are two causes ( ! same action1 x is h>d to di/+ui% "o f ! o!r3 ,z :5 two c&les are set up 9 ! same room1 we _c di/+ui% ! light ( "o f ! light ( ! o!r4 ,x is true1 if ! s9s t we are tempt$ to by our lu/s1 on ! "o h&1 & by ,satan on ! o!r1 _h be5 describ$1 z be+ ( diff]5t k9ds1 we might m easily det]m9e ! diff]5ce t !re is betwe5 !m4 ,or if we _h n ! lea/ incl9ation to comply ) ! temptation1 & 7 able to say1 z our ,savi\r did1 ,! pr9ce ( ?is _w come?1 & ha? no?+ 9 me1 *ap4 xiv4 #cj4 !n we might easily "k :]e to fa/5 ! *>ge ( guilt2 & x w\ld be no inju/ice to exculpate ourselves1 & lay ! blame :olly on ! ,devil3 ,b x is f> o!rwise ) u1 by reason ( ! corruption ( our nature1 :i* w\ld r5d] u prone to s91 ?\gh ,satan did n tempt u to x4 ,!re=e1 s9ce we (t5 contract guilt by comply+ ) 8 temptations1 9 l mann] z he does by (f]+ !m2 x is necess>y t some?+ be said1 t we may "k :5 ! temptation is to be laid at our own door1 & :5 at ,satan's1 s f> z we are able to det]m9e ?is matt]3 ,!re=e1 let x be consid]$1 #a/1 ,if we are tempt$ to ^? s9s :i* we _c ?9k ( b ) ! utmo/ abhorr5ce2 & we are s f> f ent]ta9+ any pleasure 9 ! ?+ t we are tempt$ to1 t we take occasion f h5ce1 to express ! greate/ av]sion to x1 & w\ld n comply ) x = t5 ?\s& worlds2 :5 we c\nt ! sugge/ion an invasion on our s\ls1 an affliction griev\s to be borne2 &1 in/ead ( compliance !re)1 are l$ h]eby to ! ex]cise ( ^? graces t are opposite to x3 ,9 su*-l cases ,i humbly conceive1 we d n incur guilt by be+ tempt$2 b ! s9 is :olly to be *>g$ to ,satan4 ,nev]!less1 #b;dly1 ,:5 we are pleas$ ) ! temptation1 b frequ5tly m$itate on ! subject-matt] !re(1 & ei!r commit ! s9 we are tempt$ to2 or1 if we ab/a9 f ! commission !re(1 x is only out ( fe> or %ame2 & :5 ! prop5sity ( our nature leads u1 at o!r times1 to ^? s9s :i* be> "s resemblance to x2 ?is argues1 t our own lu/s1 z well z ,satan1 are jo9t causes ( ^? s9s t ensue h]eupon4 ,^! ?+s be+ consid]$1 we %all proce$ to speak m p>ticul>ly conc]n+ ,satan's temptations2 &1 9 ord] !reunto1 lay d[n "s ?+s1 by way ( premisal1 :i* relate to ?is matt]1 & !n consid] ! me?od he takes 9 manag+ !m4 #a4 ,!re are "s ?+s to be premis$ 9 g5]al1 conc]n+ ,satan's temptations2 7#a47 ,t1 ?\gh he may tempt to s91 yet he _c =ce ! w2 = !n ! guilt w\ld devolve :olly on himself & n on u4 ,x w\ld c]ta9ly r5d] our condition v mis]able1 if x 7 impossible = u to resi/ 8 temptations2 = ?is w\ld be to suppose1 t we lie at ! m]cy ( him1 :o has m p[] to de/roy u ?an we h to )/& him4 ,besides ?is w\ld be to ext5d ! s]vitude ( ! w ( man beyond its due b\nds2 =1 ?\gh x be n free to :at is spiritually or sup]naturally good1 we d n d5y b t x is free1 z x has a p[] to avoid _m s9s1 :i*1 ^u ?is supposition1 x w\ld be inevitably hurri$ into4 ,& x w\ld be a refection on ! provid5ce ( ,god1 s f> to leave man 9 ! h&s ( ,satan1 z t h]eby he %\ld be laid "u a necessity ( s9n+ & p]i%+ )\t ! *oice & cons5t ( 8 own w1 & consequ5tly1 8 de/ruction c\ld n be said to be ( himself4 7#b47 ,satan's p[] is n equal to 8 malice2 = he is "u div9e re/ra9ts1 &1 inde$1 c d no?+ aga9/ believ]s1 b by ,god's p]mission4 ,?is may be argu$ f our be+ oblig$ to desire t ,god w\ld keep u f be+ tempt$1 t is1 re/ra9 ! tempt]1 z well z enable u to resi/ him2 & if x 7 o!rwise1 no "o c\ld be sav$2 = ,satan's malice is b\ndless1 ?\gh he be n suff]$ to d :at x prompts him to4 ,& ?is is a v great bless+ to ,god's p2 z x is a com=table ?+ to consid]1 t !y are 9 8 h&s1 :o is a m]ciful ,fa!r2 & n 9 ,satan's p[]1 :o brea!s =? no?+ b rev5ge & cruelty3 7#c47 ,z x is n a s9 to be tempt$1 s9ce our ,savi\r is said to h be5 9 all po9ts tempt$ l z we are1 yet )\t s91 ,heb4 iv4 #ae4 s on ! o!r h&1 :5 we are pleas$1 & comply ) ! temptation1 x w be no suffici5t excuse = u to allege1 t ,satan _h a great h& 9 x1 s9ce1 z we h be=e obs]v$1 he c only tempt1 b n =ce ! w2 & h[ =midable soev] he may be1 by reason ( ! greatness ( 8 p[] & malice2 yet we h ?is exp$i5t to make use (1 z x %\ld put u ^u say+1 ! ,"l rebuke !e ,satan4 7#e47 ,!re is a va/ diff]5ce betwe5 ! condition ( ^? :o are conv]t$1 & o!rs1 :o are 9 an unreg5]ate /ate1 z to ! ev5t & consequ5ce ( ,satan's temptations4 ,! =m]1 inde$1 by reason ( ! rema9d]s ( corruption 9 !m1 are (t5times foil$ & ov]come !reby2 b yet !y %all n be :olly de/roy$2 b ,god w f9d out a way = _! recov]y out ( ! sn>e1 9 :i* !y may1 at any "t1 be entangl$3 ,:]eas ! latt] are :olly "u 8 p[]1 by _! own *oice & cons5t1 & w rema9 s1 till1 by ! grace ( ,god !y are deliv]$ f ! dom9ion ( d>kness1 & translat$ into ! k+dom ( 8 de> ,son4 ,we %all n[ consid]1 #b4 ,! me?od 9 :i* ,satan manages 8 temptations1 9 ord] to 8 induc+ m5 to s94 ,sometimes he endeav\rs to ensn>e & deceive u by 8 subtilty3 ^u :i* acc\nt he is call$ t old s]p5t1 :i* deceive? ! :ole _w4 ,rev4 xx4 #b4 & xii4 #i4 ,& else:]e we read ( ! dep?s ( ,satan1 *ap4 ii4 #bd4 t is1 8 deep-laid designs1 & ( 8 wiles1 ,eph4 vi4 #aa4 :i* x is an h>d matt] to )/&2 & he is sometimes said to be trans=m$ into an angel ( light1 #b ,cor4 xi4 #bd4 :5 he tempts to s91 "u a pret5ce ( our br++ glory to ,god1 z well z good to ourselves & o!rs4 ,& !re are o!r me?ods he takes1 :i*1 ?\gh manag$ ) equal subtilty1 yet he appe>s1 n z an angel ( light1 pret5d+ to help u 9 ! way to heav51 b z a ro>+ lion1 r5d]+ himself =midable1 & n conceal+ 8 design to dev\r1 or make a prey ( u1 & to fill u ) t di/ress ( consci5ce1 t br+s u to ! v br9k ( despair3 ,^!1 z x is probable1 ! apo/le int5ds by 8 fi]y d>ts1 z contra-di/+ui%$ f 8 wiles4 ,9 ! =m] he %ews himself a tempt]1 9 ! latt]1 an accus]4 ,^! are ! usual me?ods :i* he takes 9 manag+ 8 temptations3 & we %all consid] !m "u f\r heads2 #a4 ,8 endeav\r+ to produce & /r5g!n ! habits ( s94 #b4 ,:at he does to prev5t conviction ( s91 or to h9d] ! efficacy !re(4 #c4 ,8 disc\rag+ ^? :o are "u convictions f clos+ ) ,*ri/ by fai?4 ,&1 #d4 ,8 inject+ blasphem\s & a!i/ical ?\ghts into ! m9ds ( m51 & us+ endeav\rs to drive !m to despair4 #a4 ,satan endeav\rs to produce & /r5g!n ! habits ( s94 ,^! are g5]ally atta9$ by frequ5t acts1 or by mak+ a progress 9 s91 by :i* ! he>t is m h>d5$2 & x is ) great] difficulty t su* are reclaim$ f x2 ( !m ! prophet speaks1 :5 he says1 ,c ! ,e?iopian *ange 8 sk91 or ! leop>d 8 spots2 !n may ye also d good1 t are accu/om$ to d evil1 ,j]4 xiii4 #bc4 ,& 9 ord] !reunto1 we may obs]ve t he does n usually tempt1 at fir/1 to ! vile/ & mo/ notori\s acts ( s91 especially :]e he has gr\nd to suspect t ^! temptations w n be readily ent]ta9$ or adh]$ to2 ?is is ! case ( ^? :o reta9 "s impressions ( a religi\s education1 or are1 at pres5t1 "u ! influ5ce ( re/ra9+ grace3 ^! are fir/ tempt$ to commit less] s9s be=e !y proce$ to great]4 ,he g5]ally beg9s ) tempt+ to s9s ( omission1 or to =mality & indiff]5cy 9 ! p]=m+ ( religi\s duties1 or by pret5d+ t ,god gives u "s indulg5cies or all[ance to commit ^? s9s t our natural con/itution mo/ incl9es u to1 & t we h be5 mi/ak51 :5 we h ?\ght t religion is s difficult a matt] z "s h pret5d$ x to be2 & t we may safely foll[ a multitude1 ?\gh x be 9 do+ t1 :i* is 9 itself s9ful2 & t we are n to take an e/imate ( religion1 f ! appreh5sions :i* "s melan*oly p]sons ent]ta9 ( x2 & t /rictness 9 religion1 is be+ righte\s ov]mu*2 or /riv+ aga9/ ! /ream1 is a ne$less precaution2 & !re=e we may consult our own hon\r & reputation 9 ! _w1 & give into t s*eme ( religion t is upp]mo/2 & t d5y+ ourselves1 tak+ up ! cross & foll[+ ,*ri/2 ?\gh x may be reckon$ a safe1 yet x is n ! only way to heav54 ,by ?is means ! habits ( s9 are /r5g!n$1 ! he>t h>d5$ !re91 & p]sons proce$ f "o degree ( impiety to ano!r1 till at la/1 !y ab&on !mselves to e ?+ t is vile & pr(ligate1 & run ) o!rs1 9 all excess ( riot4 ,&1 t 8 design may be m effectually c>ri$ on1 h]e9 he suits 8 temptations to e age & condition ( life4 ,"h we %all consid]1 7#a47 ,! me?od he takes ) ^? :o are 9 ! prime & fl[] ( _! age3 ,accord+ly ^! he endeav\rs to p]suade1 t x is "t en\gh = !m to ?9k ( be+ religi\s h]eaft]2 & t x is too au/]e & melan*oly a ?+ = !m to pret5d to x at pres5t1 z :at is inconsi/5t ) ^? pleasures & y\?ful lu/s1 :i* are agreeable to _! age & condition ( life4 ,if !y are *ildr51 !n he sugge/s to !m1 t !y h "t en\gh be=e !m2 & :5 !y are m advanc$ 9 ye>s1 !y w h a great] degree ( und]/&+1 & be bett] able to take 9 ! =ce ( ^? argum5ts t are usually br\ght to induce p]sons to lead a religi\s life2 & !n !y may make *oice ( x out ( judgm5t4 ,if !y are s]vants1 he p]suades !m1 t !y h o!r bus9ess on _! h&s1 & t !y _h bett] /ay till !y are free f ! engagem5ts :i* !y are1 at pres5t1 "u1 to _! ma/]s2 &1 :5 !y are at _! own disposal1 !n x w be ! fitte/ "t = !m to embrace ! ways ( ,god4 ,?is temptation c>ries 9 x ! highe/ in/ance ( presumption1 t5ds greatly to h>d5 ! he>t 9 s91 & has be5 ! ru9 ( multitudes4 7#b47 ,:5 p]sons are come to ye>s ( maturity1 be+ no long] *ildr5 or s]vants1 b ab\t to engage 9 ^? secul> employm5ts1 :i* !y are call$ to 9 ! _w1 !n he has temptations ( ano!r nature to (f] to !m4 ,he has hi!rto kept possession ( _! he>ts1 & desir$ !m only to wait = ?is age ( life1 & !n !y w\ld h a m conv5i5t season to lead a religi\s life2 b ?is conv5i5t season is n yet come2 = !re are o!r /ratagems :i* he n[ makes use (1 to keep !m 9 subjection to him4 ,y\?ful lu/s are n[ gr[n to a great] height1 & ! impressions ( a religi\s education1 if !y 7 fav\r$ ) x1 almo/ worn out2 & x is no difficult matt] = him to p]suade !m1 t ! pr9cipal ?+ !y are to be conc]n$ ab\t1 is _! liv+ com=tably 9 ! _w2 &1 t !y h n[ an opportunity to increase _! sub/ance1 & make provision = _! future happ9ess !re92 !re=e !y ought to conv]se ) ^? :o are 9 ! same /ation ( life ) !mselves3 ,& he g5]ally po9ts out su* associates1 :i* he tempts !m to make *oice (1 t may be a sn>e to !m1 ^: conv]sation is v remote f any ?+ t t5ds to promote religion & godl9ess4 ,sometimes he endeav\rs to make !m a%am$ ( ! ways ( ,god1 z ?\gh ?is 7 inconsi/5t ) _! reputation 9 ! _w1 especially ) _! pres5t situation or condition !re94 ,&1 on ! o!r h&1 if p]sons are poor & l[ 9 ! _w1 & f9d x difficult to ma9ta9 !mselves or families1 !n he p]suades !m t religion is n ! bus9ess :i* !y are call$ to engage 91 b !y mu/ r take pa9s to live2 t ,god does n require m ?an he gives1 or expect1 t !y %\ld sp5d a great deal ( "t 9 religi\s duties1 :o h none to sp>e f t bus9ess1 :i* is necess>y = _! gett+ a livelihood 9 ! _w2 !re=e ?is does n s mu* belong to !m1 z to o!rs4 7#c47 ,if p]sons are arriv$ to old age1 ! la/ /age ( life1 & h1 z x 71 _! latt] end 9 view1 z n be+ f> f x1 accord+ to ! c\rse ( nature2 ?is is t age ( life :i* 0 =m]ly pret5d$1 by ,satan1 to be ! mo/ fit & prop] season to ent]ta9 ?\ghts ( religion 92 & x 0 9 expectation h]e(1 t1 :5 !y 7 =m]ly "u any convictions1 ! g5]al me?od !y took to /ifle !m1 0 by resolv+1 t !y w\ld apply !mselves to a religi\s life 9 old age4 ,by ?is means ! tempt] has hi!rto beguil$ !m2 & n[ he has o!r temptations to pres5t to !m1 :i* are suit$ to ?is age ( life1 :]eby he ins9uates1 t ! weakness & infirmities ( old age r5d] !m unfit = religi\s duties4 ,&1 inde$1 _! he>ts h contract$ su* a degree ( h>dness1 by a long cont9uance 9 s91 t x is difficult = any ?+ to make an impression on !m4 ,h[ev]1 ,satan endeav\rs to p]suade !m1 t1 not)/&+ all ! wick$ness ( _! =m] life1 & _! pres5t imp5it5cy = x1 !y may hope = salvation f ! m]cy ( ,god1 ?\gh !y cont9ue /ill 9 a /ate ( unreg5]acy1 :i* is an in/ance ( s\l-de/ructive presumption2 or else1 he tempts !m utt]ly to despair ( ! m]cy ( ,god1 & tells !m1 t x is too late = !m to beg9 t "w :i* !y h put (f to ! extremity ( life2 & by ei!r ( ^! me?ods he effectually br+s ab\t _! ru94 ,?us conc]n+ ,satan's suit+ 8 temptations to ! sev]al ages & conditions ( life4 ,b besides ?is1 we may obs]ve1 t !re are "s me?ods :i* he takes1 t are agreeable to ! temp] & disposition ( ^? :om he assaults1 t s he may n %oot 8 arr[s at r&om1 )\t answ]+ ! end he designs !reby2 9 :i* 8 subtilty f>!r appe>s2 z1 #a4 ,he obs]ves ^? prop] times 9 tempt+ m5 to s91 :]e9 x is mo/ likely t 8 temptations %\ld take effect4 ,!re=e 8 assaults are g5]ally mo/ viol5t1 :5 !y are lea/ ^u _! gu>d1 & give way to slo? & indol5ce2 or :5 ! ,_s ( ,god )draws 8 influ5ces1 z ! consequ5ce :]e(1 _! fai? is weak1 & !y n able to make great resi/ance aga9/ 8 temptations1 he cr[ds 9 a great multitude ( !m at once1 & s lays hold on ?is opportunity to improve ! success :i* he has ga9$ aga9/ !m4 ,& if !y are afraid ( ! consequ5ces ( a compliance !re)1 he endeav\rs to /upify _! s\ls1 t !y may h no pres5t appreh5sions ( ! evil t w\ld ensue h]eupon4 #b4 ,he (t5 takes occasion to raise 9 our m9ds "s d\bts ab\t ! matt] ( s9 or duty1 :e!r1 :at he is ab\t to tempt u to1 be lawful or unlawful2 or h[ f> a p]son may v5ture to g 9 ! way ( temptation1 & yet ma9ta9 8 integrity8 :i* is g5]ally ! fir/ /ep t[>ds ! commission ( ^? s9s :i* we are tempt$ to4 #c4 ,if %ame or fe> are l to h9d] ! success ( ! temptation1 he und]takes to f9d out "s me?od ( secrecy1 :]eby public sc&al may be avoid$4 ,?us ,joseph's mi/ress tempt$ him to s91 :5 ,potiph> 0 abs5t1 & !re 0 none ( ! m5 ( ! h\se !re )91 ,g54 xxxix4 #aa4 & !re=e he _h no occasion to fe> t 8 crime w\ld be detect$4 ,& sometimes he proce$s s f>1 z to ins9uate1 t !y may ev5 hide !mselves f ! all-see+ eye ( ,god1 & tempts !m to say1 ,h[ do? ,god "k8 ,c he judge ?r\gh ! d>k cl\d8 ,?ick cl\ds are a cov]+ to him1 t he see? n1 & he walke? 9 ! circuit ( heav51 ,job xxii4 #ac1 #ad4 ,?us ! prophet ,isaiah d5\nces a woe aga9/ !m t seek deep to hide _! c\nsel f ! ,"l1 & _! works are 9 ! d>k1 & !y say1 ,:o see? u8 & :o kn[e? u1 ,isa4 xxix4 #ae4 & ?is me?od seldom fails ( answ]+ 8 end1 or prevail+ aga9/ !m1 :o are h]eby induc$ to a s9ful compliance ) x4 #d4 ,if consci5ce be awak5$1 & det]s !m f adh]+ to ! temptation1 f a s5se ( t guilt :i* !y w contract !reby2 ,satan is sometimes cont5t to take ! blame h]e( ^u himself1 t !y may ?9k t !y are to be excus$1 by reason ( ! viol5ce ( ! temptation1 :i* !y c\ld n well )/&4 #e4 ,sometimes he p]suades !m to ?r[ ! blame on provid5ce1 z be+ ! occasion ( s91 or r5d]+ x necess>y or unavoidable f our condition or circum/ances 9 ! _w1 :i* is ! highe/ injury t c be (f]$ to ! div9e ,maje/y4 ,?us ,adam tacitly reproa*es ,god1 :5 he says1 ,! woman1 :om ?\ gave/ to be ) me1 %e gave me ( ! tree1 & ,i did eat1 ,g54 iii4 #ab4 #f4 ,he (t5 tempts m5 to presume on ! m]cy ( ,god1 hop+ t ?\gh !y cont9ue 9 s91 !y %all obta9 a p>don f him4 ,or1 s9ce ?is is n to be expect$ )\t s9c]e rep5tance1 he tempts !m to presume1 t by ! influ5ce ( ! ,holy ,_s1 !y %all h ?is grace h]eaft]1 :]eby _! p]i%+ 9 _! iniquities may be prev5t$4 ,?us conc]n+ ! me?ods :i* ,satan takes to produce & /r5g!n ! habits ( s94 ,we proce$1 #b4 ,to consid] h[ he endeav\rs to prev5t our be+ br\ght "u conviction ( s92 or1 if we are conv9c$ !re(1 to h9d] its mak+ any deep or la/+ impression on u2 & ?is he does v>i\s ways1 7#a47 ,by dissuad+ o!rs1 :o ought to deal fai?fully ) u1 f reprov+ s9 committ$ by u4 ,?us ,ezekiel1 speak+ conc]n+ ! false prophets1 says1 t !y /r5g!n$ ! h&s ( ! wick$1 t he %\ld n return f 8 wick$ way1 by promis+ him life1 ,ezek4 xiii4 #bb4 ,sometimes he improves ! consid]ation ( our circum/ances 9 ! _w1 to dissuade u f reprov+ s9 9 o!rs1 especially if !y are our sup]iors1 or ^? :om we are dep5d5t on1 or h "s expectations f1 le/ we %\ld make !m our enemies1 & !reby lose "s advantages1 :i* we hope to receive f !m4 ,& !re are o!rs :om he does n :olly dissuade f reprov+ ( s92 b !re are "s circum/ances att5d+ ! repro(1 or ! p]son t gives x1 t he lays hold (1 :i* h9d]s x f tak+ effect1 :]eby 8 end is no less answ]$ ?an if s9 _h n be5 reprov$ at all4 ,z1 #a4 ,:5 we reprove ^? t are notori\s (f5d]s1 & ought to be treat$ ) a great] degree ( %>pness1 ) too mu* l5ity1 z ?\gh x 7 only a s9 ( infirmity1 by :i* means !y are m h>d5$ 9 ! commission ( x4 ,?is 0 ,eli's fault 9 deal+ ) 8 sons1 :5 he said unto !m1 ,:y d ye su* ?+s8 = ,i he> ( y\r evil deal+s by all ?is p3 ,nay1 my sons1 = x is no good report t ,i he>2 ye make ! ,"l's p to transgress1 #a ,sam4 ii4 #bc1 #bd4 ,:]eas1 he ought to h re/ra9$ !m by ^? acts ( sev]ity1 :i* ! nature ( ! crime dem&$4 #b4 ,satan (t5 prev5ts ! repro( f tak+ effect1 by incl9+ ! reprov] to use indec5t behavi\r 9 express+ ! haught9ess ( 8 temp]1 z ?\gh !re 7 no respect due to sup]iors1 z su*1 because !y are wor?y ( repro(2 or else by express+ a k9d ( hatr$ aga9/ ! p]son t committ$ ! s92 :]eas1 hatr$ ought to be pr9cipally direct$ aga9/ ! crime itself1 :ile we conv9ce ^? :om we are reprov+1 t x is love to !m1 z well z zeal = ! glory ( ,god t moves u to d ?is4 #c4 ,satan (t5 h9d]s repro(s f tak+ effect1 ei!r by tempt+ ^? :o give !m to commit ! same s91 or1 at lea/1 by p]suad+ ^? aga9/ :om !y are direct$1 t !re are o!r s9s equally great1 :i* !y are *>geable )1 & !re=e !y ought to look to !mselves1 r ?an take notice ( :at is done by o!rs4 7#b47 ,satan h9d]s ! "w ( conviction1 by endeav\r+ to suppress ! prea*+ ( ! ^w1 or prev5t ! success !re( :5 prea*$4 ,z to ! prea*+ ( ! ^w1 ?is is ,god's ord9>y way by :i* he conv9ces ( s92 & ,satan sometimes /irs up ^? t are "u 8 p[] & influ5ce to p]secute or suppress ! prea*+ ( ! gospel4 ,?us ! apo/les 7 comm&$ by ! ,jews1 n to speak at all1 nor tea* 9 ! "n ( ,jesus1 ,acts iv4 #ah4 & :5 !y refus$ to obey ?is comm&1 !y put !m 9 prison1 *ap4 v4 #ah4 ,?is me?od has be5 tak51 9 all ages1 by ,satan's in/igation1 ) a design to h9d] ! spread+ ( ,*ri/'s int]e/ 9 ?is _w1 :i*1 by ! bless+ ( provid5ce1 has be51 not)/&+1 cont9u$ unto ?is day4 ,!re=e1 !re are o!r me?ods :i* he uses to h9d] ! success ( ! ^w4 ,sometimes he does ?is by p]v]t+ !m t prea* x2 s t !y endeav\r to corrupt ! ^w ( ,god1 :]eby ! m9ds ( m5 are turn$ away f t simplicity t is 9 ,*ri/2 at o!r times he tempts !m to be v sp>+ 9 reprov+ s91 or to d ?is 9 a m g5]al way1 z ?\gh _! only design 0 to let _! he>]s "k t !re are "s s9n]s 9 ! _w1 & n t !y %\ld be br\ght "u conviction ( s9 !mselves4 ,?is is done sometimes 9 compliance ) ! corruptions ( ^? :om !y d n c>e to disoblige h]eby2 & o!rs %un to decl>e "s ( ! mo/ important tru?s ( ! gospel1 & affect su* a me?od ( prea*+ z has n a t5d5cy to br+ t real advantage to ! s\ls ( m51 z :5 x is deliv]$ ) m zeal & fai?fulness4 ,moreov]1 ,satan endeav\rs to h9d] ! success ( ! ^w1 by /irr+ up ! corruptions ( ^? t att5d ^u x2 = :i* reason he is repres5t$1 by our ,savi\r1 9 ! p>able ( ! se$ :i* fell by ! way-side1 :i* ! f[ls came & dev\r$1 z cat*+ away ! ^w1 ,matt4 xiii4 #d1 #ai4 ,by ?is means !y are n mu* affect$ ) x1 nor endeav\r to reta9 x 9 _! memories2 &1 sometimes he injects va9 ?\ghts "u ! ^w prea*$4 ,?is our ,savi\r comp>es1 9 ! p>able b n[ m5tion$1 to ! se$ t fell among ?orns2 & expla9s x ( ! c>e ( ?is _w1 & ! deceitfulness ( ri*es1 *oak+ ! ^w1 v]4 #g1 #bb4 ,& sometimes he endeav\rs to raise prejudices 9 ! m9ds ( m51 aga9/ :at is deliv]$2 s t ! pla9ness ( expression1 :5 address$ to ! consci5ces ( m51 9 su* a way1 z t x has a t5d5cy to br+ !m "u conviction1 is contemn$1 & call$ a l[1 mean way ( address1 & dislik$1 because x is n deliv]$ ) t elegancy ( /yle1 or +5i\s turn ( ?\ght1 t is adapt$ r to please ! e>1 ?an affect ! he>ts ( ^? t he> x4 ,by ^? me?ods ,satan endeav\rs to h9d] p]sons f be+ br\ght "u conviction3 ,b if _! consci5ces are1 not)/&+ ?is1 awak5$ "u ! ^w1 or1 by "s provid5ces :i* ,god (t5 makes use ( = t end2 !n !re are me?ods ( ano!r k9d1 :i* ,satan uses1 to prev5t convictions f mak+ any deep or la/+ impression on !m4 ,z1 #a4 ,by endeav\r+ to make ! s\l easy1 f ! consid]ation ( ! univ]sal depravity ( human nature2 & accord+ly he ins9uates1 t all h reason to accuse !mselves ( s9s t w\ld t5d to _! disquietude1 if !y made s n>r[ a se>* into _! he>ts z ^! d1 or _h su* =midable ?\ghts ( ! consequ5ces !re( z !y h4 ,"h he produces _m examples ( ^? :o h be5 quiet & easy 9 _! own m9ds1 ?\gh !y _h z mu* gr\nd to p]plex & torm5t !mselves ) su*-l melan*oly ?\ghts z !y h2 yet !y g on 9 a c\rse ( s91 )\t any *ecks ( consci5ce1 &1 z ,job speaks1 sp5d _! days 9 weal?1 or1 z x is 9 ! m>g91 9 mir?1 & 9 a mom5t g d[n to ! grave1 ,job vii4 #bb4 be+ resolv$ to give way to no?+ t %all di/urb _! peace1 or r5d] _! lives uncom=table4 #b4 ,if ?is /ratagem w n take effect1 inasmu* z !y are s5sible1 t :ile !y rema9 9 an unconv]t$ /ate1 !y c h no solid f\ndation = peace1 !n he endeav\rs to p]suade !m1 t ! "w ( conv]sion is ov]1 & t conviction ( s91 ?\gh de/itute ( fai?1 is true rep5tance1 or t a p>tial re=mation1 & ab/a9+ f "s gross & sc&al\s s9s1 or engag+ 9 ! ext]nal duties ( religion1 especially ) "s degree ( rais$ affections !re91 is a suffici5t gr\nd = !m to conclude1 t !y are 9 a /ate ( grace2 & if !y resolve to g on 9 ?is way1 he puts !m ^u dep5d+ & rely+ on _! own righte\sness1 & expect+ to be ju/ifi$ !reby1 )\t see+ a necessity ( lay+ hold on :at ,*ri/ has done & suff]$1 9 ord] to ! remov+ ! guilt ( s92 &1 s long z !y cont9ue 9 ?is way1 !y %all meet ) no di/urbance f ,satan1 ?is n be+ ! me?od :i* ,god has prescrib$ = our atta9+ ju/ification1 or t peace :i* fl[s f x4 #c4 ,he puts !m ^u mak+ v[s & resolutions 9 _! own /r5g?1 t !y w p]=m sev]al religi\s duties ) ! greate/ exactness1 & ab/a9 f ^? s9s :i* he is s5sible !y w commit1 if n prev5t$ by ! grace ( ,god1 t s1 by too great confid5ce 9 _! own /r5g?1 !y may provoke him to leave !m to !mselves2 &1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 !y soon break _! resolutions1 & br+ !mselves "u great] p]plexities ?an !y 7 9 be=e3 ,&1 !n to make !m easy1 he endeav\rs to p]suade !m1 t ,god does n require !m to lead s /rict a life z !y seem$ det]m9$ to d1 b has all[$ !m "s innoc5t lib]ties1 z he calls !m1 9 giv+ way to ^? s9s :i* _! condition 9 life r5d]s necess>y2 &1 z he _h be=e tempt$ !m to rely on _! own /r5g?1 n[ he tempts !m to c>nal security1 & a slo?ful1 /upid frame ( _s1 :]eby !y w be r5d]$ m receptive ( ^? temptations he has to (f]1 to turn !m aside f t /rictness 9 religion1 :i* !y be=e resolv$ to ma9ta94 #d4 ,satan dazzles _! eyes ) ! glitt]+ vanities ( ?is _w1 t he might div]t _! m9ds f s]i\s ?\ghts ab\t1 or any conc]n = a bett]2 & if _! secul> call+s are att5d$ ) "s incumbrances1 ?r\gh ! multiplicity ( bus9ess1 or ! con/ant c>e !y are oblig$ to take to live 9 ! _w2 !n he alleges ! inconsi/5cy h]e(1 ) _! giv+ way to ^? convictions ( s9 :i* w be an h9drance to ! necess>y bus9ess ( life4 ,?us conc]n+ ! me?od :i* ,satan uses to prev5t conviction ( s91 or to h9d] ! efficacy !re(3 ,b inasmu* z ?is does n always take effect2 especially :5 convictions make a deep impression ^u u4 ,we proce$ to consid]1 #c4 ,^? me?ods t are us$ by ,satan1 to h9d] p]sons f clos+ ) ,*ri/1 & believ+ 9 him4 ,& ?is he does1 #a/1 ,by endeav\r+ to keep !m 9 ignorance ( ! great doctr9es ( ! gospel2 &1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 turn+ !m aside to embrace ^? errors1 :i* are inconsi/5t ) fai? 9 ,*ri/2 & 9 ord] !reto1 he sugge/s1 t x does n belong to !m1 to press aft] ! k ( ! s5se ( scripture1 b to p]sons ( le>n+1 or ^? :o are call$ to prea* or def5d ! tru?2 & t x is en\gh = !m to h "s g5]al notions ( ! doctr9es ( religion1 :]eby !y may be induc$ to practise ^? moral virtues :i* _! /ation 9 life engages !m to1 & to leave ! m ab/ruse p>ts !re(1 to ^? ^: incl9ation leads !m !reunto4 ,moreov]1 he improves ! diff]5t s5tim5ts ( m5 ab\t ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 to answ] ?is end1 & inf]s f !nce1 t s9ce "o ass]ts "o ?+ = tru?1 & ano!r ! contr>y1 t !re=e !re is no?+ c]ta9 9 religion2 s t !y are safe/ :o keep cle> ( all ^! controv]t$ matt]s2 & among !m he includes ! doctr9e ( ju/ification by fai? 9 ,*ri/4 ,?is me?od ( temptation leads m5 to scepticism1 &1 if compli$ )1 is inconsi/5t ) fai? 9 ,*ri/2 & ! consequ5ce h]e( is1 _! imbib+ ^? doctr9es t t5d to sap ! v f\ndation ( reveal$ religion4 ,& if !y pret5d to adh]e to any s*eme ( doctr9e1 x is g5]ally su* an "o1 z has a t5d5cy to /rike at ! div9ity & glory ( ,*ri/1 ! necessity ( 8 satisfaction1 or ( our ju/ification1 by 8 imput$ righte\sness1 or d5y+ ! div9ity ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & ! ne$ we h ( 8 p[]ful op]ations 9 ! "w ( reg5]ation1 conv]sion1 & sanctification4 ,^! are ! doctr9es on :i* our fai? is built2 !re=e1 to d5y !m1 is n only inconsi/5t ) our clos+ ) ,*ri/1 z be+ ! result ( ! ali5ation ( our m9ds f ,god2 b x is agreeable to ! work+ ( ,satan 9 ! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce1 :]eby he answ]s 8 "*1 z a deceiv]1 z well z a tempt]4 #b;dly1 ,satan endeav\rs to h9d] m5 f believ+ 9 ,*ri/1 by p]suad+ !m to hope = salvation f ! m]cy ( ,god1 )\t any reg>d to ! display ( ?is attribute 9 ,*ri/1 z our ,m$iator1 or fai? 9 him1 )\t :i* we h no gr\nd to conclude1 t we %all obta9 m]cy f him3 ,or1 s9ce fai? is necess>y to salvation1 he p]suades !m to take up ) su* a k9d ( fai? z consi/s only 9 a g5]al ass5t to "s ?+s conta9$ 9 scripture1 )\t ! ex]cise ( o!r graces t are insep>ably connect$ )1 & fl[ f x2 & if !y h no o!r notion ( sav+ fai? ?an ?is1 x is no wond] t ,satan1 by 8 false reason+1 c>ries on ! temptation yet f>!r1 & p]suades !m1 t ?is is 9 _! own p[]1 & t x is an easy matt] to believe1 :i* is a c]ta9 indication t !y are de/itute ( sav+ fai?4 ,?us we h consid]$ ,satan z endeav\r+ to /r5g!n ! habits ( s91 h9d] ! "w ( conviction1 or prev5t its tak+ effect2 & us+ me?ods to keep ^? :o are "u convictions1 f clos+ ) ,*ri/ by fai?4 ,we n[ proce$ to consid]1 #d4 ,8 inject+ a!i/ical & blasphem\s ?\ghts into ! m9ds ( m51 & us+ 8 utmo/ endeav\rs to despair4 7#a47 ,he sometimes injects a!i/ical & blasphem\s ?\ghts into ! m9ds ( m54 ,8 nature incl9es him to hate & oppose ,god2 & 8 malice breaks =? 9 tempt+ m5 to blaspheme 8 p]fections3 ,?us "s are repres5t$ z op5+ _! m\?s 9 blasphemy aga9/ ,god1 to blaspheme 8 "n & 8 tab]nacle1 & !m t dwell 9 heav51 ,rev4 xiii4 #f4 :i* !y d by ! in/igation ( ,satan3 ,h[ev]1 !re is a va/ diff]5ce betwe5 ^? blasphem\s ?\ghts1 :i* are inject$ into ! m9ds ( wick$ m51 & ^? :i* are (t5times compla9$ ( by ! believ]4 ,9 ! =m]1 ! ,devil en/amps 8 own image ^u !m1 & !y are l a sp>k fall+ into combu/ible matt]1 :i* imm$iately sets x on fire3 ,! latt] is l a fla% ( fire t lights ^u wat]1 )\t do+ any execution4 ,we read ( "s :o are entirely "u 8 dom9ion1 :o blaspheme ! ,god ( heav51 because ( _! pa9s & _! sores1 & rep5t$ n ( _! de$s1 *ap4 xvi4 #aa4 ,b !re are o!rs into :om he injects su*-l ?\ghts1 :i* are a grief & burd5 to !m4 ,"s are tempt$ to d5y ! be+ or provid5ce ( ,god2 & o!rs to h unwor?y & injuri\s ?\ghts ( ! div9e p]fections2 :i* _c be reckon$ any o!r ?an blasphemy1 &1 s f> z !y proce$ f1 u1 br+ ) !m a v great degree ( guilt4 ,t believ]s !mselves h be5 sometimes guilty h]e(1 appe>s f :at ! ,psalmi/ utt]s 9 words1 :5 he says1 ,is 8 m]cy clean gone = ev]8 ,ha? ,god =gott5 to be graci\s1 ,psal4 lxxvii4 #h1 #i4 ,&1 inde$1 x is no uncommon ?+ = believ]s to compla9 ( _! hav+ su* injuri\s & unwor?y ?\ghts ( ! div9e p]fections1 t !y d>e n utt] 9 words2 :i* fills !m ) ! greate/ uneas9ess2 ,!re=e x is necess>y = u to enquire1 :5 ^! blasphem\s sugge/ions take _! rise f ourselves1 & :5 f ,satan8 ,x is c]ta91 t sometimes !y proce$ f ourselves3 ,?us our ,savi\r says1 ,out ( ! he>t proce$ blasphemies t defile a man1 ,matt4 xv4 #ai4 & we h reason to *>ge ourselves !re)1 :5 !y arise f1 or are accompani$ ) o!r presumptu\s s9s2 or :5 we d n /rive aga9/1 b r give way to !m1 & o!r sugge/ions ( ,satan1 :i* t5ds to ,god's di%on\r1 grieves ! ,holy ,_s1 & defiles our own consci5ces4 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 we may humbly hope & tru/1 t !y are r to be *>g$ on ,satan ?an ourselves1 :5 !y are ! result ( "s bodily di/emp]1 z 9 ^? t are "u ! prevail+ p[] ( melan*oly1 9 :om x may be obs]v$1 t :5 by ! use ( natural means1 ! di/emp] is abat$1 & ! con/itution m5d$1 ^! blasphem\s sugge/ions cease4 ,moreov]1 :5 our s\ls tremble at ! temptation1 & oppose x ) ! utmo/ abhorr5ce1 z our ,savi\r did1 :5 ! ,devil tempt$ him to fall d[n & wor%ip him2 to :om he imm$iately replies1 ,get !e h5ce1 ,satan1 *ap4 iv4 #i1 #aj4 ,aga91 :5 we confess1 & c appeal to ! he>t-se>*+ ,god1 t we are s f> f hav+ any incl9ation to comply ) ! sugge/ion1 t no?+ is m griev\s to u1 ?an to be assault$ ) x3 & especially :5 we take occasion f h5ce1 to ex]cise t rev]5tial fe> ( ! div9e ,maje/y1 t is opposite !reunto4 7#b47 ,z ,satan gives di/urbance by blasphem\s sugge/ions1 s he uses endeav\rs to drive p]sons to despair4 ,we obs]v$1 "u a =ego+ head1 t s long z he c p]suade any "o to take up ) a false peace1 & fancy himself secure ?\gh go+ on 9 a c\rse ( rebellion aga9/ ,god1 he gives him b little uneas9ess1 endeav\r+ r to increase 8 /upidity1 ?an awak5 8 fe>s4 ,be=e ?is1 he attempt$ to br+ ru9 ^u him1 by sugge/+ ^? temptations t l$ to presumption1 & pret5d$ to him1 t all ?+s 7 well1 :5 ! gr\nd 0 s9k+ "u him1 & 8 hope built on a s&y f\ndation3 ,b1 :5 ! frame ( 8 _s is some:at alt]$1 & he is br\ght to a s5se ( 8 mis]able condition2 s t none ( ^? /upify+ m$ic9es t h be5 us$1 w heal ! w\nd2 !n ,satan endeav\rs to p]suade him1 t 8 condition is hopeless1 or t !re is no help = him 9 ,god4 ,?is temptation believ]s1 z well z ! unreg5]ate1 are sometimes liable to2 ( :i*1 we h _m in/ances 9 scripture1 besides ^? t are matt] ( daily exp]i5ce4 ,b x may be obs]v$1 t !re is ?is diff]5ce betwe5 ! "o & ! o!r1 9 t we sc>ce ev] read ( a believ]'s despair2 b we h1 at ! same "t1 some?+ add$1 :i* ei!r argues 8 fai? 9 ,god1 or1 t !re 0 a mixture ( hope1 :i* 0 l a beam ( light %9+ 9 d>kness3 ,?us ! ,psalmi/1 9 ,psal4 lxxxviii4 expresses himself l "o 9 ! dep?s ( despair2 yet x may be obs]v$1 t he addresses himself to ,god1 9 v]4 #a4 z ! ,"l ,god ( 8 salvation4 ,& :5 ! *ur* is repres5t$ 9 ,lam4 iii4 #ah4 z say+1 ,my hope is p]i%$ f ! ,"l2 x is consid]$ aft]w>ds z enc\rag+ itself 9 him1 z 9 v]4 #bd4 ,! ,"l is my portion1 sai? my s\l1 !re=e w ,i hope 9 him2 &1 9 v]4 #ca4 ,= ! ,"l w n ca/ (f = ev]4 ,b :5 unbeliev]s are tempt$ to despair1 x is att5d$ ) an ob/9ate resolution to g on 9 a c\rse ( s91 & a total )draw+ !mselves f ! ord9ances1 or in/itut$ means ( grace4 ,?us :5 ,ca9 compla9s t 8 puni%m5t 0 great] ?an he c\ld be>2 x is said conc]n+ him1 t he w5t out f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 ,g54 iv4 #ac1 #af4 ,9 ?is case despair1 especially if x does n proce$ f a bodily di/emp]1 z x sometimes does1 is a sad m>k ( a p]son's be+ "u ! dom9ion ( ,satan1 :o 0 be=e a tempt]1 b n[ proves a torm5tor to him4 ,"h we may take occasion to consid] h[ ,satan proce$s aga9/ m5 9 tempt+ !m to despair4 #a/4 ,he takes ! fitte/ opportunity1 :5 we are mo/ l to be ov]come by 8 temptation2 he obs]ves our con/itution :5 mo/ addict$ to melan*oly1 & !re=e m easily l$ to despair3 ,he also takes notice ( "s circum/ances ( provid5ce t we are br\ght "u1 :i* are m ?an ord9>ily afflictive1 & t5d to deject & r5d] u m receptive ( ?is temptation1 9 :i* he endeav\rs to add weight to our burd51 & depress our spirits "u x3 ,he also lays hold on ^? times1 m especially :5 we are "u div9e des]tion2 &1 z ! consequ5ce h]e(1 our fai? is weak1 & v mu* indispos$ to seek help f ,god4 ,moreov]1 he (t5 takes occasion1 f "s great fall & misc>riage :i* we h be5 guilty (1 :]eby we h griev$ ! ,holy ,_s1 & w\nd$ our own consci5ces1 to aggravate our crime1 s f> t f h5ce we may conclude our /ate to be altoge!r hopeless4 #b;dly1 ,he endeav\rs to /op all ! spr+s ( com=t1 t might =tify u aga9/1 or af=d u any relief "u ?is temptation2 & accord+ly he turns our ?\ghts f ! promises ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 & p]suades ! s\l to conclude t !y are n made to himself2 !re=e he ought n to apply !m to himself = 8 com=t2 & to det]m9e p]emptorily aga9/ himself1 t he is n elect$ to salvation2 n f any m>ks ( reprobation t he f9ds 9 himself1 b by ent]+ into ,god's secret c\nsels1 & pret5d+ to se>* ! records ( heav51 :i* he has no w>rant to look into1 79 :i* respect despair conta9s 9 x a mixture ( s9ful presumption17 &1 at ! same "t1 he has a secret av]sion to conv]se ) ^? :o are able to speak a ^w 9 season to him2 & if any endeav\rs are us$ to conv9ce him t ! m]cy ( ,god is inf9ite1 8 ?\ghts are n z our ?\ghts1 & t ! m]it ( ,*ri/ ext5ds itself to ! *ief ( s9n]s1 x is all to no purpose1 = 8 g5]al reply1 to ?is & all o!r argum5ts ( ! l nature1 is t ?is belongs n to him1 or 8 iniquities h exclud$ him f ! div9e fav\r4 #c;dly1 ,satan endeav\rs to h9d] a s\l at ?is "t1 f wait+ on ,god 9 ord9ances4 ,z = ! ,"l's supp]1 he n only dissuades him f att5d+ on x1 b endeav\rs to ins9uate1 t1 9 p>tak+ ( x 9 times pa/1 he has eat & drunk 8 own damnation1 giv+ a p]v]se s5se ( t scripture1 #a ,cor4 xi4 #bi4 :i*1 z appe>s f ! context1 is n to be appli$ to weak believ]s1 b to su* z engage 9 ?is ord9ance1 9 a pr(ane & irrev]5t mann]1 z ?\gh x 7 n a div9e in/itution1 & )\t any desire ( obta9+ spiritual m]cies f ,god !re92 & ! ^w :i* we r5d] damnation1 ought to be r5d]$ judgm5t1 d5ot+ t !y expose !mselves to temporal1 z well z spiritual judgm5ts 9 ?is _w = ?is wick$ness2 n t !y are f h5ce to conclude1 t _! et]nal damnation w unavoidably ensue h]eupon3 ,& !re=e ! design ( ?is scripture1 is to lead to rep5tance1 & n to despair4 ,z = ! ^w prea*$1 he concludes1 t e ?+ :i* is deliv]$ !re91 conta9s an indictm5t aga9/ him1 & !re he _c endure to he> x3 ,&1 z = pray]1 ,satan disc\rages him f x1 by pret5d+ t he is n 9 a "r frame = ! p]=mance ( ?is duty1 & by giv+ a false s5se ( su* scriptures z ^!1 9 ,prov4 xxviii4 #i4 ,he t turne? away 8 e> f he>+ ! law1 ev5 8 pray] %all be abom9ation2 &1 9 *ap4 xxi4 #bg4 ,! sacrifice ( ! wick$ is abom9ation2 ! mean+ ( :i* is1 n t ! duty itself is s9ful because p]=m$ by s9n]s1 or t ,god hates !m ! m = pray+1 b t he hates ! hypocrisy1 =mality1 & o!r s9s committ$ by !m1 :5 engag$ 9 ?is duty2 s t !y %\ld r /rive & pray aga9/ ?is unbecom+ frame ( _s1 ?an lay aside ! duty itself1 z !y are tempt$ to d4 #d?ly1 ,satan also makes use ( false reason+1 by :i* he endeav\rs to answ] ?is end2 z1 #a4 ,he puts !m ^u conclud+1 t because !y h no grace1 !re=e !y nev] %all h x2 :i* me?od ( reason+1 if x 7 j1 mu/ be appli$ to all unreg5]ate s9n]s2 & !n we mu/ conclude1 t ! :ole "w ( conv]sion 9 ?is _w1 is at an end2 :i*1 bless$ be ,god1 x is n4 #b4 ,he f>!r argues1 t because !y h liv$ a great :ile 9 a c\rse ( s91 & _! he>ts are v mu* h>d5$ !reby2 !re=e !y _c be brok51 or _! w\nd is incurable1 & !re are no heal+ m$ic9es2 :i* is to set limits to ! almighty p[] & grace ( ,god4 #c4 ,satan f>!r induces !m to conclude1 t !re is some?+ uncommon 9 _! case1 t !y are great] s9n]s ?an ev] obta9$ m]cy1 :i* is m ?an x is possible = !m to "k2 h[ev]1 !y are tempt$ to apply ?is presumptu\s & disc\rag+ sugge/ion to !mselves to height5 _! despair1 & h9d] ! =ce ( any argum5t t may be br\ght to ! contr>y4 #d4 ,! mo/ common argum5t :i* ,satan uses to induce p]sons to despair1 is1 t !y h s9n$ aga9/ light1 & ! convictions ( _! own consci5ces1 griev$ & qu5*$ ! ,_s ( ,god2 & !re=e !y are incl9$ to ?9k t !y h committ$ ! unp>donable s94 ,?is is (t5 alleg$ by p]sons aga9/ !mselves1 ?\gh1 at ! same "t1 !y "k n :at t s9 is1 & reg>d n any ?+ t is said to conv9ce !m1 t !y h committ$ x2 &1 inde$1 _! v fe>s t !y h1 & ! desires !y express t x 7 o!rwise ) !m1 are an und5iable argum5t t !y are mi/ak5 9 ! judgm5t :i* !y pass on !mselves1 by adh]+ to ,satan's sugge/ions1 lead+ !m to despair#abf4 ,?us we h giv5 "s acc\nt ( ! great v>iety ( temptations :i* we are expos$ to f ! _w1 ! fle% & ! ,devil4 ,we are n[ to consid]1 ,secondly1 ,h[ we are to pray1 t we may n be l$ into temptation2 or1 if we are1 by :at means we may be deliv]$ f ! evil consequ5ces t w arise f our compliance !re)4 ,an h\r ( temptation is n only afflictive1 b dang]\s1 by reason ( ! unit$ assaults ( ^? enemies t we h to deal )4 ,! _w cont9ually pres5ts objects t are agreeable to corrupt nature2 & ,satan is unwe>i$ 9 8 endeav\rs1 to turn u aside f ,god !reby1 t he may h u 9 8 own p[]1 & drive u f "o degree ( impiety to ano!r3 ,!re=e1 ?\gh x is n impossible to be tempt$ )\t s91 yet x is exce$+ difficult2 & !re=e1 z we are to take he$1 t we d n g 9 ! way ( temptation2 s we are to address ourselves to ,god1 t he w\ld keep u f x1 if x be 8 w4 ,we are n1 inde$1 absolutely to pray aga9/ x1 z we are to pray aga9/ s91 :i* x is n possible = u to commit1 )\t contract+ guilt2 :]eas we may be tempt$ to s91 & yet come (f conqu]ors ov] x3 ,b1 s9ce ! ent]prize itself is haz>d\s1 ! conflict difficult1 & ! ev5t1 ) respect to u1 unc]ta91 we %\ld r desire1 t1 if ,god has n "s graci\s ends to answ] !reby1 :i* are1 at pres5t1 unkn[n to u1 he w\ld be pleas$ to prev5t x4 ,! case is ! same z ?\gh we 7 appreh5sive ( an infecti\s di/emp] rag+ among/ u1 :i* we are to pray aga9/2 ?\gh ,god c\ld1 by 8 p[]1 pres]ve u1 9 p>ticul>1 f ! ill consequ5ces !re(2 or1 if we 7 in=m$1 t an enemy laid wait secretly = our lives1 x is possible = ,god to deliv] u out ( 8 h&2 yet if ! matt] 7 ref]r$ to our own *oice1 we w\ld r desire t he may n be suff]$ to assault u4 ,?us we are to pray1 t ,god w\ld keep u f temptation2 ?\gh we are n1 at ! same "t1 to "q 8 p[]1 or di/ru/ 8 provid5ce1 z ?\gh he c\ld n c>ry u safely ?r\gh x2 :i* we are to hope t he w d1 if he suff]s u to be tempt$4 ,nei!r are we to suppose1 t we c be altoge!r free f ^? temptations t arise f ! imp]fection ( ?is pres5t /ate1 9 :i* we mu/ expect to be subject to ! p]petual lu/+s ( ! fle% aga9/ ! _s3 ,!re=e we are pr9cipally to direct our pray]s to ,god1 t he w\ld keep u f fall+ by ! temptation1 or else1 t he w\ld recov] u1 :5 fall51 prev5t ! evils1 t w\ld o!rwise ensue1 & ov]-rule our s9ful compliance !re)1 to 8 own glory1 & our future advantage4 #a4 ,we are to pray1 t he w\ld keep u f fall+ by ! temptation1 t x may be l a wave da%+ aga9/ a rock1 :i* rema9s unmov$ !reby1 or l a d>t %ot aga9/ a brea/-plate ( /eel1 :i* only blunts ! po9t !re(1 & returns x back )\t do+ any execution4 ,n[ ,god prev5ts our fail+ by temptation1 ei!r by 8 re/ra9+ or r5ew+ grace3 ,! =m] ( ^! is common to ! reg5]ate & ! unreg5]ate2 & :]e !re is no?+ m ?an ?is1 x *iefly consi/s 9 "s alt]ation made 9 ! natural temp]1 or pres5t incl9ations ( m51 :]eby s91 ?\gh x rema9s unmortifi$1 is1 nev]!less ab/a9$ f1 l a riv] t is kept f ov]fl[+ a c\ntry1 n by ceas+ to be fluid 9 its own nature1 b by be+ conta9$ )9 its prop] banks4 ,^! re/ra9ts1 9 "s1 proce$ f t *ange :i* provid5ce makes 9 _! outw>d condition or circum/ances 9 ! _w2 s t ^? temptations1 :i*1 be=e ?is1 !y 7 s ready to comply )1 are ei!r discont9u$1 or (f]$ )\t success2 z :5 a p]son is b[$ d[n ) "s affliction1 t x gives a diff]5t turn to 8 passions1 :]eby1 z ,job speaks1 ! he>t is made s(t1 ,job xxiii4 #af4 9 a natural way1 by ^? tr\bles t t5d to depress ! spirits4 ,sometimes he is unexpect$ly surpriz$ ) a fit ( sickness1 :i* gives him a ne> view ( dea? & ano!r _w1 & !n ! viol5ce ( ! temptation1 = ! pres5t1 ceases1 or at lea/1 he is det]r$ f comply+ ) x2 & x may be1 8 spirits are decay$1 8 con/itution weak5$1 & 8 natural vig\r abat$ h]eby1 s t he has no incl9ation to commit "s s9s :i* he 0 =m]ly addict$ to4 ,o!rs want leisure to pursue ^? lu/s :i* !y are habitually prone to1 be+ engag$ 9 a hurry ( bus9ess1 or conflict+ ) _m difficulties = ! subsi/+ ( !mselves & families3 ,^! are n expos$ to ^? temptations t (t5 att5d a slo?ful & indol5t way ( liv+3 ,or x may be1 !y are sep>at$ f _! =m] associates1 :o h be5 p>tn]s ) !m 9 s91 & tempt]s to x4 ,& sometimes !re is a sudd5 ?\ght inject$ into _! m9ds1 :i* fills !m ) an inw>d fe> & dread ( ! consequ5ce ( committ+ ^? s9s :i* are m gross & notori\s4 ,?is is ! result ( an awak5$ consci5ce2 :]eby p]sons are kept f ! commission ( _m s9s1 by ! re/ra9ts ( common provid5ce1 ?\gh !y are1 not)/&+1 9 a /ate ( unreg5]acy1 & s9 9 g5]al rema9s unmortifi$4 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 ! believ] is pres]v$ f x by ! p[] ( sanctify+ grace1 :]eby an habitual incl9ation is wr\ght 9 him1 to dete/ ! s9 t he is tempt$ to2 & ! ,_s ( ,god1 by 8 imm$iate int]posure1 int]nally disposes him to ex]cise ! contr>y graces2 :i* proce$ f a pr9ciple ( filial fe> & love to ,god1 toge!r ) a s5se ( gratitude = all ! b5efits t he has receiv$ f him2 s t 9 repell+ a temptation1 he says1 ) ,joseph1 ,h[ c ,i d ?is great wick$ness1 & s9 aga9/ ,god1 ,g54 xxxix4 #i4 #b4 ,we are also to pray1 t ,god w\ld prev5t ^? evil consequ5ces1 :i* v (t5 att5d su*-l temptations2 t our he>ts may n be h>d5$ ?r\gh ! deceitfulness ( s91 t we may n will+ly yield ourselves bond-slaves to ,satan1 or take pleasure 9 ^? s9s :i* we h be5 tempt$ to commit3 & t we may n be expos$ h]eby to div9e des]tion1 h[ mu* soev] we h des]v$ x4 #c4 ,we are likewise to pray1 t ,god w\ld recov]1 or br+ u out ( ! pit1 into :i* we are fall51 t h]eby ,satan may n take occasion1 aft] he has ov]come1 to insult u1 t we may n be giv5 to a p]petual backslid+2 b t our s\ls may be re/or$1 & we l$ 9 ! pa?s ( righte\sness = 8 "n's sake1 ,psal4 xxiii4 #c4 #d4 ,if we h fall5 by a temptation we are f>!r to pray1 t ,god w\ld ov]-rule x to 8 own glory1 & our spiritual advantage4 ,?\gh !re be no?+ good 9 s91 yet ,god c br+ good out ( x2 & ?is he does :5 he humbles ! s\l = x1 & makes him afraid ( go+ ne> ! br9k ( ! pit1 into :i* he fell1 incl9es him to be m wat*ful1 t1 by indulg+ "s s9s1 he may n lay himself op5 to ^? temptations t w\ld lead him to ! commission ( _m o!rs4 ,?is w also induce him to dep5d on ,*ri/ by fai?1 z be+ s5sible ( 8 inability to resi/ ! lea/ temptation )\t him4 ,& x w excite 9 him ! greate/ ?ankfulness to ,god1 :o has f\nd a way = 8 escape out ( ! sn>e :]e9 he 0 entangl$1 by :i* means he w receive abundant advantage1 & ,god w be greatly glorifi$4 ,?us we h consid]$ ,god's p z expos$ to v>i\s temptations1 & h[ !y are to direct _! pray]s to him1 agreeably !reunto1 pursuant to :at our ,savi\r has taught u 9 ?is petition2 :i*1 t we may f>!r enl>ge ^u 9 our m$itations1 we may express ourselves to ,god 9 pray] to ?is purpose2 8,we draw nigh to !e1 ,o our ,god & ,fa!r1 z ^? :o are expos$ to _m difficulties1 by reason ( ! sn>es & temptations t att5d u4 ,we f9d x h>d to pass ?r\gh ! _w )\t be+ allur$ & drawn aside f !e1 by ! vanities !re(1 or disc\rag$ & made uneasy by ^? afflictions :i* are insep>able f ?is pres5t /ate3 ,b t :i* gives u ! greate/ gr\nd ( di/ress & tr\ble1 & makes u an easy prey to our spiritual enemies1 is1 ! deceitfulness & trea*]y ( our own he>ts1 :]eby we are prone to yield ourselves ! s]vants ( s9 & ,satan4 ,e age & condition ( life has be5 fill$ ) temptations1 :i* we h be5 v (t5 ov]come by4 ,we !re=e implore ! p[]ful aids ( ?y grace1 t we may be kept 9 ! h\r ( temptation4 ,enable u to ov]come ! _w1 to mortify & subdue our corrupt incl9ations1 & to /& aga9/ all ! wiles & fi]y d>ts ( ! ,devil4 ,let u n be tempt$ to presume ( be+ happy )\t hol9ess1 or enjoy+ ! b5efits t are pur*as$ by ,*ri/1 )\t fai? 9 him4 ,may we also be fre$ f all unbecom+ ?\ghts ( ?y div9e p]fections1 & n give way to any temptations t may lead u to despair ( ?y m]cy1 :i* ?\ art pleas$ to ext5d to ! *ief ( s9n]s4 ,we f>!r beg1 ?\gh ) submission to ?y w1 t we may be kept f ! temptations ( our gr& adv]s>y1 because we are s5sible ( our own weakness & inability to resi/ him2 nev]!less1 we are confid5t t we c d all ?+s by ?9e assi/ance3 ,!re=e1 if ?\ suff]e/ u to be tempt$1 appe> 9 our behalf at t "t1 t we may be made m ?an conqu]ors2 & :5 we fall by temptation1 let u n be utt]ly ca/ d[n1 b upheld ) ?9e h&1 & let ?y /r5g? be made p]fect 9 our weakness2 &1 9 ! end1 br+ u safely to t happy /ate1 :]e !re is nei!r s9 nor temptation2 :5 we %all be deliv]$ f all ! evils ( ?is pres5t /ate1 t ?\ maye/ h ! glory1 & we may praise !e ?r\gh\t ! ages ( et]nity40 ,footnote #abc3 ,9 our day & c\ntry !re are "s wor?y m51 :o )\t fe>1 or scruple1 affirm1 t ,god is ! au?or1 & cause ( s92 :i* words !y s(t5 to avoid ! blasphemy1 :i* !y conta94 ,we h 9 a note1 ,i4 vol4 p4 #ecj1 giv5 ! s5tim5ts ( ! late ,dr4 ,williams1 on ! orig9ation ( s94 ,be+ a pr(ici5t 9 ! /udy ( ! human m9d1 he has philosophiz$ a little on1 b n ess5tially diff]$ f ! repres5tation ( ! subject1 z x is f\nd 9 ! writ+s ( s\nd prote/ant div9es4 ,z "s ,am]ican writ]s advocate ) consid]able address1 su* div9e causality1 & publicly affirm x to h be5 taught by ,lu!r1 ,calv91 c4 & to h f\nd its place 9 our /&>ds 9 ! words--8=eorda9$ :atsoev] comes to pass20 x is prop] to resort to ! ipsissima v]ba ( "s ( ! ,european prote/ant !ologians1 z a te/ ( su* allegations4 ,! ,we/m9/] div9es1 no d\bt1 ent]ta9$ ! same views ( s91 :i* w be f\nd 9 ! foll[+ extracts4 ,9 _! def9ition ( s91 !y n obscurely %ew1 t !y did consid] x n m a transgression (1 ?an a want ( con=mity unto1 ! law4 ,! =m] is ! translation ( 9 ,i4 ,john iii4 #d4 :i* is r privatio1 defectus1 or decl9atio ?an transgressio legis4 ,also ! ,greek ^w 1 & ! ,hebrew signify non consecutio scopi4 ,if !y view$ s9 z a qualitas adv5titia1 a quiddam non positivum1 a simplex privatio1 a quiddam actioni inhr5s1 !y c\ld n h view$ x ! prop] subject ( a decree or purpose1 b only z =ese5 & p]mitt$4 ,! foll[+ quotations are giv5 9 ! au?ors' own words1 = ! satisfaction ( ^? :o may n possess ! works f :i* !y are tak54 8,natura peccato corrupta e/444--,av]sio qudam voluntatis secuta e/1 ut homo nihil eorum velit aut faciat1 qu ,deus vult et prcipit4 ,item quod nescimus1 quid ,deus1 quid gratia1 quid ju/itia1 d5ique quid ipsum peccatum sit4 ,hi sunt pr(ecto horribiles ,,defectus1 quos1 qui non intelligunt2 nec vid5t1 talpa cciores sunt40 ,m>t4 ,lu!ri ,loc4 ,com4 p4 #bc4 8,hc ,regula c]ta et v]a e/2 ,deum esse natura bonum1 ideo nihil a ,deo pr(icisci1 nisi quod bonum e/1 mors autem e/ mala1 peccatum etiam e/ malum1 c4 ,non igitur a ,deo pr(iciscuntur mala hc1 c4 ,peccati porro qu causa sit1 si roges1 sacr lit] o/5dunt1 id ex ,sa?ana esse1 cui contra v]bum ,dei ass5s]unt no/ri p>5tes1 a ,deo inob$i5tes facti1 incurr]unt 9 horribiles pnas4 ,nam p] peccatum illud non solum corpora no/ra sic infirmata sunt1 ut ex immortalibus mortalia fi]5t1 s$ etiam m5s depravata e/4 ,amisit enim homo v]am ,dei notitiam1 et voluntas quoque tum admodum e/ depravata1 ut nihil quam malum appetat40 ,m>t4 ,lu!ri ,loci ,com4 p4 #bb4 8,eant nunc qui ,deum suis vitiis inscrib]e aud5t1 quia dicimus naturalit] vitiosos esse hom9es4 ,opus ,dei p]p]am 9 sua pollutione scrutantur1 quod 9 integra adhuc et incorrupta ,ad natura requir]e debu]ant4 ,a c>nis ergo no/r culpa1 non a ,deo no/ra p]ditio e/1 qu&o non alia ratione p]iimus1 nisi quia deg5]avimus a prima no/ra conditione40--8,dicimus ergo naturali hom9em vitiositate corruptum1 s$ qu a natura non flux]it4 ,a natura fluxisse negamus1 ut significemus adv5titiam magis esse qualitatem qu hom9i accid]it1 quam sub/antialem proprietatem qu ab initio indita fu]it4 ,vocamus tam5 naturalem1 nequis ab unoquoque prava consuetud9e comp>>i putet1 quum hr$it>io jure univ]sos compreh5sos t5eat40 ,calv9i ,in/itut4 lib4 ,,ii4 cap4 #a4 sect4 #aj1 #aa4 8,s$ cum nihil cont+at 9 mundo1 aut cont+]e possit s9e ju/issima et sapi5tissima ,dei provid5tia1 annon1 peccati au?or et causa dici pote/8 ,absit1 quippe qui illud odit1 vetat1 punit1 ut quod cum summ ipsius bonitate pugnet40 ,bucani ,!olog4 p4 #afe4 8,deus non infundit malitiam 9 vol5tates malorum1 sicut infundit bonitatem 9 corda piorum1 nec impellit aut allicit voluntates ad pecc&um2 s$ tantum malas voluntates1 seu peccantes1 quales inv5it ex corruptione qu sequuta e/ av]sionem diabolorum et hom9um a ,deo1 movet1 ciet1 flectit1 incl9at1 dirigit1 sapi5t]1 ju/e1 pot5t]1 ubi1 qu&o1 quomodo1 et qu\sque vult1 sive m$iate1 sive imm$iate1 ad objecta vel p]sequ5da1 vel fugi5da1 ut impleant 7quibus tale nihil propositum e/7 quod manus et consilium ,dom9i decrevit4 ,bucani ,!ol4 p4 #aec4 8,e/ne peccatum orig9is ,sub/antia an accid5s8--,non e/ sub/antia2 esset enim anima vel corpus4 ,jam v]o corpus et anima quoad sub/antiam1 sunt bon ,dei creatur1 qu etiamnum creantur a ,deo4 ,ergo non sunt peccatum4 ,nec sub/antialis e/ proprietas1 aut aliquid sub/antiale 9 hom9e3 s$ e/ adv5titia qualitas1 qu tam5 naturalis dicitur1 non quod natura flux]it 7quat5us creata e/7 s$ quia hr$it>io jure ut dicitur1 suos compreh5sos t5et1 et 9 ipsa hom9is natura1 viribus1 et facultatibus naturalibus inhret1 et ipsi hom9i innata e/40 ,bucani ,!ol4 p4 #agd4 8,e/ne peccatum aliquid ,positivum an ,privativum8--,peccatum non e/ positivum1 id e/1 quiddam subsi/5s a ,deo conditum1 nec e/ simplicit] et pura privatio1 sicut mors e/ privatio vit1 aut t5ebr sunt privatio lucis2 s$ e/ defectus seu de/ructio rei positiv1 videlicit op]is et ord9is div9i 9 subjecto1 quod culpam su/9et su depravationis1 av]sionis a ,deo1 ut ru9a 9 domo1 ccitas et amissio visus 9 oculis40 ,bucani ,!ol4 p4 #afg4 8,p]missio e/ gub]natio ,dei1 qu hom9es vel diabolos1 ad pecc&um pronos1 a peccato non retrahit1 s$ grati su auxilio negato vel subtracto1 9 peccata ru]e s9it1 ita tam5 ut ipsorum impetum ad judiciorum suorum executionem flectat1 et qu pessimo ab ipsis concilio suscipiuntur1 9 f9es optimos dirigat40 ,,explicatio4 #a4 ,deus 9 p]missione mali culp seu peccati1 non e/ otiosus spectator1 s$ pot5s1 ju/us1 et sapi5s judex3 ,itaque4 7#a47 ,efficax grati su auxilium1 s9e quo non possunt non pecc>e 9 peccatis mortui hom9es1 negat vel subtrahit4 7#b47 ,hom9es vel diabolos ad pecc&um natura et consuetud9e pronos1 spissim a peccatis non retrahit1 quos tam5 facillim posset retrah]e3 s$ 9 peccata ru]e s9it4 7#c47 ,peccatum animis ipsorum susceptum1 seu pecc&i impetum ita mod]atur1 ut non 9 quvis objecta eum f]ri patiatur1 s$ flectat et dirigat ad ejus modi objecta1 vel hom9es1 quos punire1 ca/ig>e1 vel explor>e vult4 7#d47 ,qu ab impiis hom9ibus1 vel diabolis1 malo f9e1 p]petrantur1 9 f9es optimos dirigit4 ,,exempli ,,gratia4 ,si viator aliquis a latrone 9 via occidatur1 homicidium p]mississe ,deus dicitur3 7#a47 ,quia efficax grati su auxilium ei subtraxit vel negavit1 s9e quo infallibilit] homicidium erat p]petraturus4 7#b47 ,quia animum latronis1 natur vel consuetud9e ad homicidia pronum1 ab homicidio non retraxit2 quem tam5 facillim potuisset retrah]e3 s$ 9 hoc fac9us ipsum ru]e p]misit4 7#c47 ,quia concilium homicidii p]petr&i1 ipsumque latronis impetum ita rexit et flexit1 ut non quemvis promiscue hom9em volu]it aut potu]it int]fic]e3 s$ hunc potius1 quam alium int]fec]it2 ,unde furori latronis hunc potius viatorem1 quam alium hom9em objecit3 ju/o quodam judicio3 cujus ratio pl]umque hom9es latet4 7#d47 ,quia1 quod malo f9e a latrone e/ p]petratum2 =te ad pecuniam acquir5dam1 quam nequit] dilapid>et1 9 f9em bonam direxit3 quia e/ pna vel ipsius latronis1 vel ejus1 qui a latrone e/ occisus3 vel alius etiam f9is nobis ignotus4 ,,ii4 ,sunt igitur 9 peccatis hom9um1 circa qu div9a occupatur p]missio1 quatuor imprimis obs]v&a et di/9qu5da3 7#a47 ,actio p] se1 quat5us e/ actio4 7#b47 ,vitium actioni inhr5s4 7#c47 ,directio organi mali et actionis vitios 9 objectum c]tum4 7#d47 ,f9is directionis1 e quo accidit peccato judicii div9i ratio2 ut p] hom9um peccata ,deus exequatur ju/a sua judicia3 ,primum1 t]tium1 et qu>tum a ,deo e/1 ,deumque au?orem habet4 ,e/ enim omnis actio1 quat5us e/ actio1 bona3 directio actionis et ipsa bona3 d5ique f9is directionis optimus1 nempe div9i judicii executio4 ,secundum1 9 quo peccati consi/it ratio1 non a ,deo1 s$ a solo e/ hom9e3 adeoque solus homo peccati1 quat5us e/ peccatum au?or e/4 ,w5del4 ,!ol4 p4 #agi4 8,h9c firmit] concludimus1 cum p]missione ,dei concurr]e quoque efficacem ,dei actionem et directionem vitiosi in/rum5ti 9 objectum c]tum1 adv]sus quod judicium suum ex]c]e ,deo visum40 8,or?odoxi nom9is osor et insignis calum9ator ,grav]us ad art4 #ai4 ,confess4 ,aug4 p4 #aab1 et sequ5tibus1 port5tosum dogma1 de ,deo peccati au?ore1 ,ecclesiis no/ris non tantum calumniose imp+it1 s$ et #ae argum5ta no/ris aff+it quibus !s9 hanc suam3 ,deus e/ peccati1 quat5us peccatum e/1 au?or3 probet3 imprimis autem ad infame hoc et blasphemum dogma prob&um affirmat1 a no/ris adduci scriptur loca1 qu modo allegata sunt4 ,nos v]o ut tam effrontibus calumniatoribus2 ita omnibus1 qui blasphemum i/ud dogma vel probant2 vel pr(it5tur1 et def5dunt1 ana!ma dicimus1 et innoc5ti no/r v9dicem mundi judicem1 jamjam ad judicium se acc+5tem1 imploramus40 ,w5del4 ,!ol4 p4 #ahc4 ,footnote #abd3 ,see ,que/4 ,,lxxvii4 ,footnote #abe3 ,see ,vol4 ,,ii4 page #id4 ,footnote #abf3 ,see a p>ticul> acc\nt :at ?is s9 is2 & :5 a p]son may c]ta9ly conclude t he has n committ$ x1 ante page #cah to #cbj4 ,que/4 ,,cxcvi4 ,,que/4 ,,cxcvi4 ,:at do? ! conclusion ( ! ,"l's pray] tea* u8 ,,answ4 ,! conclusion ( ! ,"l's pray]1 :i* is1 ,= ?9e is ! k+dom1 ! p[]1 & ! glory = ev]1 ,am5 tea*e? u to en=ce our petitions ) argum5ts1 :i* are to be tak51 n f any wor?9ess 9 ourselves1 or 9 any o!r creature1 b f ,god2 & ) our pray]s1 to jo9 praises1 ascrib+ to ,god alone et]nal sov]eignty1 omnipot5cy1 & glori\s excell5cy2 9 reg>d :]e(1 z he is able & will+ to help u1 s we1 by fai?1 are embold5$ to plead ) him t he w\ld1 & quietly to rely ^u him t he w fulfil our reque/s1 & to te/ify ?is our desire1 & assurance1 we say1 ,am54 ,z we are taught to beg9 our pray]s ) ^? expressions ( rev]5ce1 becom+ ! ,maje/y ( ,god1 :5 we draw nigh to him2 s we are to conclude !m ) a doxology1 or an ascription ( t glory :i* is due to 8 "n2 :]eby praise is jo9$ ) pray]1 & we enc\rag$ to hope1 t he w he> & answ] our petitions4 ,9 ! conclusion ( ! ,"l's pray]1 we are direct$ to ascribe to ,god ! k+dom1 ! p[]1 & ! glory = ev]2 & to sum up all ) t compreh5sive ^w1 ,am54 ,?is may be consid]$ 9 two respects1 #a4 ,z we h]eby express ! due reg>d we h to ! div9e p]fections3 ,&1 #b4 ,z we improve or make use ( !m z s _m argum5ts or pleas 9 pray]4 #a4 ,we %all consid] ?is doxology z conta9+ ! s5se we h ( ! div9e p]fections4 ,accord+ly1 7#a47 ,we say1 ,?9e is ! k+dom2 :]eby 8 sov]eignty & univ]sal dom9ion ov] all creatures1 is ackn[l$g$ z he has a "r to e ?+ t he gave be+ to3 ,&1 z ?is is m especially a bran* ( 8 relative glory1 s9ce ! idea ( a k+ connotes subjects1 ov] :om 8 dom9ion is ex]cis$2 s x supposes 9 u an humble expression ( subjection to him1 & dep5d5ce on him = all ?+s t we enjoy or hope =4 ,we also consid] him z hav+ a "r to make use ( all creatures at 8 pleasure2 inasmu* z ! e>? is 81 & ! fulness !re(3 ,&1 z we are intellig5t creatures1 we pr(ess our obligation to yield ob$i5ce to 8 reveal$ w1 & are afraid ( incurr+ 8 displeasure by rebell+ aga9/ him1 ) :om is t]rible ,maje/y3 ,& :5 we take a view ( him2 z seat$ on a ?rone ( grace1 & 8 gov]nm5t z ext5d$ to 8 *ur*1 ^u :i* acc\nt he is ador$ z k+ ( sa9ts1 ,rev4 xv4 #c4 we hope = 8 safe protection & = all ! bless+s :i* he be/[s on ^? :om he gov]ns 9 a way subs]vi5t to _! ev]la/+ salvation4 7#b47 ,we adore him z a ,god ( inf9ite p[]1 ,?9e is ! p[]4 ,dom9ion )\t p[] w n be suffici5t to ma9ta9 its rights2 !re=e1 s9ce ,god is describ$ z hav+ ! k+dom belong+ to him1 or be+ ! gov]nor among ! nations2 8 attribute ( p[] ought next to be consid]$1 :]eby he c1 )\t ! lea/ difficulty1 secure ! welf>e & happ9ess ( 8 subjects1 & br+ to n\ght ! designs ( 8 enemies2 or1 z x is elegantly express$1 look on e "o t is pr\d1 & br+ him l[1 & tread d[n ! wick$ 9 _! place1 hide !m 9 ! du/ toge!r1 & b9d _! faces 9 secret1 ,job xl4 #ab1 #ac4 7#c47 ,x is f>!r add$1 ,?9e is ! glory4 ,?is may be tak5 9 two s5ses2 ei!r z includ+ 9 x all 8 p]fections1 :]eby he is r5d]$ glori\s 9 ! eyes ( angels & m52 s t !re is no?+ t we e/eem beautiful or excell5t 9 ! :ole sy/em ( creat$ be+s1 b :at is de=m$1 &1 z x 71 vani%es & s9ks into no?+1 :5 comp>$ ) him3 ,or else1 ! mean+ ( ! expression is1 t all ! praise & hon\r t arises f e ?+ t is done 9 ! _w1 :i* appe>s great & excell5t1 or has a t5d5cy to raise our e/eem & admiration1 is to be ascrib$ to him2 :]eby we disclaim ! lea/ %ad[ or appe>ance ( div9e hon\r1 :i* we are ready1 ^u all occasions to ackn[l$ge to be due to him alone3 ,?us we adore him z hav+ all div9e p]fections1 :5 we say1 ,?9e is ! k+dom1 ! p[]1 & ! glory4 ,& x is f>!r add$1 t !y belong to him = ev] & ev]2 :]eby x is intimat$1 t :atev] *anges !re may be 9 ! nature or condition ( creat$ be+s1 he is un*angeably ! same1 & !re=e w rema9 glori\s 9 himself1 & be = ev] admir$ & ador$ by all 8 sa9ts1 ^: happ9ess dep5ds ^u x4 #b4 ,we %all consid] ^! div9e p]fections1 z !y af=d u s _m argum5ts1 or pleas1 9 pray]1 f :5ce we take enc\ragem5t to expect a graci\s answ] f him1 z appe>s f t illative p>ticle1 ,,=1 :i* is prefix$ to ?is doxology4 ,!re=e we may consid] x z subjo9$ to ! =ego+ petitions1 z ! /ronge/ motive to induce u to hope1 t ! bless+s we pray =1 %all be grant$ u2 accord+ly we disclaim all wor?9ess 9 ourselves1 & desire t our "n or righte\sness %\ld n be m5tion$2 b t ! :ole rev5ue ( glory may r$\nd to ,god1 z all our expectation is f him4 ,we might "h apply ! sev]al argum5ts or pleas conta9$ h]e91 to e "o ( ! =ego+ petitions2 :i* w\ld t5d v mu* to en=ce !m1 & af=d matt] = our f>!r enl>gem5t 9 pray]3 ,b ,i %all r *use to r$uce ! subject-matt] !re( to ! two g5]al heads1 "u :i* !y are conta9$2 & accord+ly to %ew h[ we may make use ( ^? argum5ts t are tak5 f ! k+dom1 p[]1 & glory1 belong+ to ,god1 = ev] & ev]1 9 our pray+ = ^? ?+s t conc]n 8 glory1 agreeably to :at we are direct$ to ask = 9 ! ?ree fir/ petitions2 or our temporal or spiritual advantage1 z 9 ! ?ree la/4 7#a47 ,z to :at respects ! glory ( ,god 9 ! _w1 viz4 t 8 "n may be hall[$1 8 k+dom advanc$1 & 8 w be done3 ,!re9 we pray1 t1 z he is a great ,k+1 ! bless$ & only ,pot5tate1 ! ,gov]nor ( ! _w & ! *ur*1 he w\ld sanctify 8 glori\s "n2 t 8 int]e/ may be ma9ta9$1 & prevail aga9/ e ?+ t opposes x1 t he w\ld take to himself 8 great p[] & reign2 &1 s9ce ! success ( ! gospel1 & ! advancem5t ( 8 k+dom ( grace1 is a "w surpass+ f9ite p[]1 & !re are _m endeav\rs us$ to weak5 & ov]?r[ x2 we tru/1 we hope1 we plead ) him1 = ! glory ( 8 "n1 t he w\ld give a *eck to1 & defeat ! designs ( 8 & our enemies1 t ! enl>gem5t ( 8 k+dom may n be ob/ruct$1 nor 8 subjects di%e>t5$1 :il/ ,satan's k+dom1 t is set 9 opposition to x1 makes su* s5sible advances1 & prevails s mu* aga9/ x4 ,&1 t 8 "n may be sanctifi$ by 8 p1 & 8 k+dom advanc$ 9 ?is l[] _w1 we f>!r pray1 t 8 subjects may be incl9$ to obey1 & submit to 8 w 9 all ?+s2 or1 t x may be done on e>? z x is 9 heav53 ,!re=e1 :5 we ascribe ! k+dom1 p[]1 & glory to him1 we d1 9 effect1 say1 8,"l1 :at w\ld become ( ?is wret*$ _w1 if x 7 n "u ?y graci\s gov]nm5t1 :i* is its glory & def5ce8 ,?\ sitte/ on ! ?rone ( ?y hol9ess1 :i* ?\ ha/ e/abli%$ ( old3 ,!re=e1 we are enc\rag$ to hope1 t ?\ wilt n =sake ?y p1 :o are call$ by ?y "n1 nor suff] ?9e int]e/ to be trampl$ on1 nor ?y "n pr(an$ by ^? :o say1 ,:o is ! ,"l1 t we %\ld obey him8 ,?9e arm is n %ort5$1 t ?\ can/ n save1 s9ce ?9e is ! p[]2 & !re=e no?+ is too h>d = !e4 ,?\ ha/ giv5 u gr\nd to expect1 t ?\ wilt %ew ?y p m>vell\s ?+s2 & ?\ ha/ promis$1 t all nations %all b[ d[n be=e !e & s]ve !e2 & t ! k+doms ( ?is _w %all become ! k+doms ( ,*ri/3 ,?is ?\ can/ easily accompli% by ?9e almighty p[]1 ?\gh x be too h>d = man4--,?\ art nev] at a loss = in/rum5ts to fulfil ?y pleasure2 = all ?+s are 9 ?y h&3 ,nei!r1 inde$1 do/ ?\ ne$ !m2 =1 by ?y p[]ful ^w1 ?\ can/ cause light to %9e out ( d>kness1 & revive ?y "w 9 ! mid/ ( ! ye>s1 t ?y p may rejoice & be glad 9 ?y salvation4 ,take ! "w1 !re=e1 into ?9e own h&1 &1 !reby1 give u occasion to admire & ascribe to !e ! glory t is due to ?y "n40 7#b47 ,we are to consid]1 h[ we may plead = temporal or spiritual bless+s1 z mak+ use ( ?is argum5t1 t ! k+dom1 p[]1 & glory1 belong to ,god2 accord+ly1 we pray1 t he w\ld give u t portion ( ! good ?+s ( life1 t he sees necess>y = u1 & t we may enjoy 8 bless+ ) x1 9 ord] to our be+ prep>$ = a bett]1 q4 d4 8,give u daily bread2 = ! e>? is ?9e1 & ! fulness !re(3 ,?\ ha/ subdu$ u to ?yself1 & ha/ told u1 t ?\ wilt surely d u good1 & br+ u1 at la/1 to ?y heav5ly k+dom3 ,!re=e we humbly wait ^u !e1 t we may n be suff]$ to fa9t by ! way1 or be de/itute ( ^? bless+s t are ne$ful = u 9 our pres5t condition4 ,?\ art able to supply all our wants3 ,we h hi!rto be5 upheld by ?y p[]1 & ?\ ha/ sometimes done great ?+s = u1 t we look$ n =1 & ha/ be5 our refuge & /r5g?1 a v pres5t help 9 e "t ( tr\ble4 ,?\ ha/ grant$ u life & fav\r1 & ?y visitations h pres]v$ our spirits2 :at ?\ ha/ giv5 u we h ga!r$2 ?\ ha/ op5$ ?y h&1 & fill$ u ) good4 ,&1 z ! treasures ( ?y b\nty are n exhau/$1 nor ?y p[] dim9i%$2 s we desire to ex]cise a con/ant dep5d5ce on !e1 & to hope 9 ?y m]cy2 t1 z ?\ ha/ giv5 u ^? bett] ?+s t accompany salvation1 ?\ wilt also be/[ ^u u :at ?\ see/ ne$ful = u 9 our way to x2 :i* w n only r$\nd to our com=t1 b ?y glory2 :o give/ food to all fle%2 = ?y m]cy endure? = ev]40 ,z = ^? spiritual bless+s t we /& 9 ne$ (1 we enc\rage ourselves to hope = !m2 & accord+ly1 :5 we pray = =giv5ess ( s91 we consid] ,god z sitt+ ^u a ?rone ( grace1 & invit+ u to come & receive a p>don f 8 h&3 ,!re=e we say1 8,"l1 ?\ art ready to =give1 & !reby to lay et]nal obligations on ?y subjects1 to love & fe> !e2 if ?\ %\ld/ resolve to display ?y v9dictive ju/ice 9 puni%+ s91 accord+ to ! dem]it !re(1 ?y k+dom ( grace w\ld be at an end2 b ?\ enc\rage/ u to hope = =giv5ess1 t h]eby grace may reign ?r\gh righte\sness unto life et]nal4 ,&1 z ?\ art a ,god ( inf9ite p[]1 we beg t ?\ w\ld/ !reby "w 9 u ^? graces t fl[ f1 & are ! evid5ces ( our hav+ obta9$ =giv5ess1 t be+ deliv]$ f ! guilt ( s91 we may walk be=e !e 9 newness ( life4 ,we also ask ?is privilege1 z :at ?\ be/[e/ = ,*ri/'s sake1 t h]eby he may be glorifi$ z ! pur*as] ( ?is bless+1 & we laid "u ! highe/ obligations to love him1 z be+ con/ra9$ h]eunto by 8 love1 express$ to u 9 wa%+ u f our s9s 9 8 own blood40 ,:5 we pray to be kept f temptation1 or recov]$1 :5 fall5 by x1 we consid] ourselves z ! subjects ( ,*ri/'s k+dom1 & 8 enemies z endeav\r+ to draw u aside f our allegiance to him2 &1 z dread+ ! consequ5ce !re(1 we address ourselves to him1 to secure u f ! dang] we are expos$ to f !m2 & accord+ly1 :5 we say1 ,?9e is ! k+dom1 ! p[]1 & ! glory1 we are furni%$ ) argum5ts adapt$ to our pres5t exig5cies1 q4 d4 8,! p[] ( our spiritual enemies is great1 & mu* m =midable1 because ( ! trea*]y ( our own he>ts2 yet we are enc\rag$ to implore ?9e assi/ance aga9/ !m1 ,o our ,god & ,k+1 t we may be kept 9 ! h\r ( temptation2 inasmu* z all ! attempts t are made aga9/ u1 c>ry 9 !m an invasion on ?y sov]eignty & dom9ion ov] u4 ,we desire always to commit ourselves to ?y protection1 & hope to f9d x1 s9ce !re are no sn>es laid = u1 b ?\ art able to detect & prev5t our be+ entangl$ by !m1 & also can/ bruise our enemies "u our feet1 &1 if we are at any "t ov]come by !m1 recov] u f ! pa?s ( ! de/roy]3 ,d ?is = u1 we besee* !e1 t ?\ maye/ h all ! glory3 ,we h no might1 b our eyes are ^u !e1 :o art able to keep u f fall+1 & to pres5t u faultless1 be=e ! pres5ce ( ?y glory1 ) exce$+ joy40 ,z = ! ^w1 ,am51 ) :i* our ,savi\r concludes ?is pray]1 x is ( an ,hebrew orig9al1 & is sometimes prefix$ to :at is ass]t$ ) a vehem5cy ( expression1 design$ n only to confirm1 b to bespeak ! utmo/ att5tion to :at is said1 z be+ a matt] ( v great importance2 9 :i* case x is r5d]$ by ! ^w v]ily4 ,& x is sometimes repeat$ to add great] =ce to x3 ,?us :5 our ,savi\r ass]ts ! necessity ( reg5]ation1 he says1 ,v]ily1 v]ily1 ,i say unto !e1 except a man be born aga91 he _c see ! k+dom ( ,god1 ,john iii4 #c4 ,& else:]e1 ,v]ily1 v]ily1 ,i say unto y1 :atsoev] ye %all ask ! ,fa!r 9 my "n1 he w give x y1 *ap4 xvi4 #bc4abg ,x is put 9 ! close ( ea* ( ! evangeli/s1 z d5ot+1 t :atev] is conta9$ !re91 is to be dep5d$ on1 z be+ ( infallible v]ity2 & almo/ all ! epi/les are conclud$ ) x1 z is also ! book ( ! ,revelation1 9 :i* x is put aft] a %ort pray] or doxology2 9 :i* respect x signifies1 t :at is !re9 reque/$ ( ,god1 is e>ne/ly desir$1 & ! petition summ$ up1 & ratifi$ !reby2 or1 t ! glory :i* is ascrib$1 is aga9 ackn[l$g$ to belong to him1 & we rejoice 9 ! discov]y t is made !re( to u4 ,aga91 sometimes ! ^w is n only us$1 b expla9$ at ! same "t1 z conta9+ a summ>y acc\nt ( :at we ask =3 ,?us :5 ,b5aiah pref]r$ a petition to ,david 9 ! behalf ( ,solomon1 & _h a grant f him1 t he %\ld reign 9 8 /ead2 x is said1 ,he answ]$ ! k+1 & said1 ,am52 ! ,"l ,god ( my "l ! k+ say s too1 #a ,k+s i4 #cf4 ,?us !n ! ^w1 ,am51 ) :i* ?is & o!r pray]s are to be conclud$1 signifies1 s x is1 let x be s1 or1 s x %all be2 ea* ( :i* respective significations are to be appli$ to ! subject-matt] ( our pray]s3 ,z x respects s9s confess$1 or ! glory t we ascribe to ,god = m]cies receiv$1 x d5otes1 s x is3 ,z x ref]s to ! promises :i* we plead & take enc\ragem5t f1 or ! bless+s :i* we desire1 x signifies1 s x %all be1 & s let x be4 ,?us x is to be appli$ 9 ?is pray]2 & 9 p>ticul>1 z x is jo9$ to ! doxology1 ,?9e is ! k+dom1 ! p[] & ! glory1 = ev] & ev]1 we express our fai? h]e91 toge!r ) our adoration ( ^! div9e p]fections4 ,& !re are "s pray]s or doxologies1 9 :i* ! glory ( ,*ri/ & ! gospel-/ate is describ$1 :i* are conclud$ ) ! repetition ( ! ^w3 ,?us :5 ! ,psalmi/ _h be5 enl>g+ on ?is subject1 he concludes )1 ,bless$ be 8 glori\s "n = ev]2 & let ! :ole e>? be fill$ ) 8 glory1 ,am5 & ,am51 i4 e4 ,god has det]m9$ t x %all be s1 & ! :ole *ur* is oblig$ to express _! fai?1 & say1 ,am51 s let x be4 ,"s h ?\ght x exp$i5t 9 jo9t pray]1 = ! :ole assembly1 toge!r ) him t is ! m\? !re(1 to say1 ,am51 ) a l\d voice1 & !reby to signify _! cons5t to1 & conc]n 9 ! subject-matt] conta9$ !re92 :i* appe>s to h be5 ! practice ( ! *ur* 9 ! e>ly ages !re(2 z ,ju/9 ,m>tyr obs]ves x 0 9 8 "t#abh2 & x 0 aft]w>ds obs]v$ 9 ,j]om's "t1 :o comp>es ! s\nd !y made ) _! unit$ voices to t ( ?und]#abi2 :i*1 ?\gh x 0 done ) a pi\s design1 & n 9 ! lea/ to be blam$1 yet x is n to be insi/$ on z necess>y1 s9ce all pres5t pr(ess$ly jo9 9 e "p ( ! pray]1 z mu* z ?\gh !y repeat$ ! words ) an audible voice2 & accord+ly x is suffici5t = e "o1 :5 pray] is publicly conclud$ ) ?is compreh5sive ^w1 to lift up 8 he>t to ,god1 & !reby express ! "p he be>s !re94 ,z = ! contr>y extreme1 :5 "o1 ^: (fice 0 altoge!r unkn[n to ! primitive *ur*es1 is appo9t$ to say1 ,am51 9 ! "n ( ! :ole congregation2 ?is is1 ,i ?9k1 altoge!r unw>rantable2 ?\gh sev]al ,popi% comm5tators def5d x f ! apo/le's words1 :o speaks ( him t occupie? ! room ( ! unle>n$1 z say+1 ,am51 at ! giv+ ( ?anks1 #a ,cor4 xiv4 #af4 :]e1 by ! unle>n$1 we are n to und]/& ! ,cl]k ( a congregation#acj1 b "o :o und]/&s n ! subject-matt] ( t pray]1 :i* ! apo/le supposes to be put to ,god 9 an unkn[n tongue3 ,all !re=e t c be inf]r$ f h5ce is1 t we ought to pray to ,god ) und]/&+ & fai?1 t h]eby we may be able to sum up our reque/s & glorify him by say+1 ,am54 ,footnote #abg3 ,z 9 ,john only x is repeat$1 he wrote x only 9 ! ,hebrew "*1 x is presum$1 & und]/ood by x 8! tru?20 ! second ,am5 0 exegetical & 9 ! ,greek "*1 = ! sake ( ! unle>n$4 ,footnote #abh3 ,vid4 ,ju/9 ,m>tyr1 ,apol4 ii4 pro ,*ri/4 :o intimates1 t :5 public pray] & giv+ ( ?anks 0 end$1 ! :ole congregation te/ifi$ _! approv+ ( x by say+1 ,am52 4 ,footnote #abi3 ,vid4 ,hi]on4 9 ,lib4 ii4 comm5t4 ad ,galat4 9 ,pro54 ,ad similitud9em cle/is tonitrus reboat1 scil4 ,ecclesia4 ,am54 ,footnote #acj3 ,vid4 ,:itby 9 loc4 ,!ological ,que/ions4 ,_m !ological in/ructors tea* _! pupils successfully1 by requir+ !m1 besides ! usual c\rse ( sy/ematical read+1 int]rogative exam9ations1 & critical /udy ( ! scriptures 9 ! orig9al languages1 also to write disquisitions on a numb] ( ,que/ions 9 ,!ology4 ,h]eby !y are provid$ ) a /ore ( argum5ts1 on ! mo/ difficult subjects1 & furni%$ ) ! mature advices ( _! preceptors2 to :i* !y may recur 9 any p]iod ( aft] life4 ,to aid 9 ?is important "w1 ! foll[+ ,li/ ( ,que/ions has be5 subjo9$ to ?is fir/ ,am]ican edition ( ,ridgley2 & e in/ructor1 or pupil1 w select or v>y at 8 pleasure4 ,,que/4 #a4--;,h[ does x appe>1 t some?+ has exi/$ f et]nity8 #b4 ,:at evid5ce is !re1 t ! exi/5ce ( man is d]iv$1 & dep5d5t8 #c4 ,h[ d y prove ! exi/5ce ( ,god8 #d4 ,:at is ,!ology8 #e4 ,:at is natural ,!ology8 #f4 ,:at does x discov] ( ! ,div9e "*8 #g4 ,:at argum5ts prove ! g5u95ess1 au!nticity2 & :at1 ! inspiration ( ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5ts8 #h4 ,h[ d y prove ! ,unity ( ,god8 #i4 ,h[ d y prove ! div9ity & p]sonality ( ! ,son1 & ! ,holy ,gho/8 #aj4 ,:at are ! ,mani*ean1 ,arian1 ,sabellian1 ,soc9ian & ,unit>ian h]esies1 & h[ are !y respectively confut$8 #aa4 ,h[ d y prove t !re are div9e purposes1 & t ^! are et]nal & immutable8 #ab4 ,:]e9 does ! c]ta9ty ( ev5ts1 taught 9 ! scriptures1 diff] f ! fatality ( hea!n philosoph]s & mod]n sceptics8 #ac4 ,h[ d y prove t ! _w 0 creat$8 #ad4 ,9 :at e/ate 0 man creat$8 #ae4 ,:at are ! acts ( ,god's provid5ce2 or h[ is x employ$ ab\t creat$ ?+s8 #af4 ,:at is ! diff]5ce betwe5 a law & a cov5ant8 #ag4 ,h[ d y prove t ,god did ent] into a ,cov5ant ) ,adam1 :i* includ$ him & all 8 po/]ity8 #ah4 ,:at are we to und]/& by ,adam's fre$om ( w8 #ai4 ,:at is necess>y to con/itute a moral ag5t8 #bj4 ,:at is ! diff]5ce betwe5 natural1 & moral1 p[]1 & inability8 #ba4 ,h[ is ! doctr9e ( univ]sal absolute decrees consi/5t ) ! moral ag5cy ( man8 #bb4 ,h[ d y def9e s98 #bc4 ,are !re v5ial s9s8 #bd4 ,h[ d y describe ! s9 aga9/ ! ,holy ,gho/8 #be4 ,h[ d y prove ! depravity ( unr5ew$ m5 to be total8 #bf4 ,:at 0 impli$ by ! dea? ?reat5$ 9 case ( disob$i5ce8 #bg4 ,:]e9 consi/s ! puni%m5t ( ! damn$8 #bh4 ,h[ d y prove ! et]nity ( hell torm5ts8 #bi4 ,h[ d y def9e ! ,cov5ant ( ,grace8 #cj4 ,is !re any gr\nd = a di/9ction betwe5 ! ,cov5ant ( ,r$emption & ! ,cov5ant ( ,grace8 #ca4 ,:]e9 d ! ,cov5ants ( ,works1 & ,grace agree1 & diff]8 #cb4 ,are ! ,law1 & ,gospel inconsi/5t ) ea* o!r8 #cc4 ,:at is an atonem5t8 ,& :at ! nature1 & ext5t ( ! atonem5t ( ,*ri/8 #cd4 ,0 ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/ ,jesus absolutely necess>y = our salvation8 #ce4 ,:5ce did ! ob$i5ce1 & suff]+s ( ,*ri/ d]ive _! efficacy8 #cf4 ,h[ 0 8 dea? consi/5t1 ) ! ju/ice ( ,god8 #cg4 ,h[ d y describe ! nature1 mode ( adm9i/ration1 ext5t1 duration & glory ( ,*ri/'s k+ly (fice8 #ch4 ,:at is to be und]/ood by 8 desc5t into ,hell8 #ci4 ,:at are we to und]/& by ! application ( ,r$emption8 #dj4 ,h[ d y prove t ! influ5ce ( ! ,holy ,_s is ( free & sov]eign grace8 #da4 ,:at is reg5]ation1 or effectual call+8 #db4 ,:5ce arises ! necessity ( x8 #dc4 ,:at are ! means ( grace1 & :at _! use8 #dd4 ,:at is ! utmo/ ! unreg5]ate d 9 ! use ( ! means ( grace8 #de4 ,to :at are !y to be exhort$8 #df4 ,:]e9 consi/s ! diff]5ce ( ! special call ( ! ,_s1 & ! m outw>d call ( ! gospel8 #dg4 ,h[ d y describe ! nature ( gospel rep5tance1 ) ! diff]5ce betwe5 ?is1 & conviction ( s91 or legal rep5tance8 #dh4 ,h[ d y describe ! nature1 & necessity ( ju/ify+ fai?2 & :at species ( causality has x 9 our ju/ification8 #di4 ,:at is includ$ 91 & :at are ! effects ( ju/ification8 #ej4 ,h[ are full satisfaction & free p>don consi/5t8 #ea4 ,:at are we to und]/& by ! imputation ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness = ju/ification8 #eb4 ,:at are ! absurdities impli$ 9 suppos+ a ju/ify+ fai? to consi/ 9 a sure confid5ce ( ! p>don ( our s9s8 #ec4 ,po9t out ! nature1 privileges & evid5ces ( adoption4 #ed4 ,h[ d y describe1 & prove ! possibility ( atta9+ an assurance1 ( ,god's love8 #ee4 ,h[ d y describe ! believ]'s peace ( consci5ce1 & po9t out ! diff]5ce betwe5 x1 & ! false hope ( ! hypocrite8 #ef4 ,h[ d y prove ! doctr9e ( ! sa9t's p]sev]ance 9 a /ate ( grace unto et]nal life8 ,& expla9 ,ezek4 xviii4 #bd4 ,heb4 vi4 #d-f1 & ! falls ( ,david1 ,pet]1 & ,judas8 #eg4 ,is s9less p]fection atta9able 9 ?is life8 #eh4 ,:at is ! condition ( ! s\ls ( believ]s imm$iately aft] dea?8 #ei4 ,h[ d y prove t !re %all be a g5]al resurrection ( ! j & ! unju/8 #fj4 ,h[ d y prove !re %all be a g5]al judgm5t8 #fa4 ,:at are ! consequ5ces ( ! judgm5t to ! righte\s & ! wick$8 #fb4 ,h[ d y prove t ! in/itution ( ! ,sabba?1 is ( p]petual obligation8 #fc4 ,h[ d y prove t public wor%ip is to be celebrat$ on ! ,sabba?8 #fd4 ,:at is ! nature ( a ,*ri/ian *ur*8 ,:at are its /&+ (fic]s8 ,to :om does ! "r ( ord9ation belong8 #fe4 ,:at is ! nature & import ( baptism8 ,h[ d y prove t o!r modes ?an imm]sion are lawful8 #ff4 ,h[ d y prove ! div9e "r ( infant baptism8 #fg4 ,:at is ! nature & use1 & :o are ! prop] p>tak]s ( ! ,"l's supp]8 #fh4 ,:at errors are impli$ 9 a pray]1 ! object ( :i* is a *ange ( div9e purposes8 #fi4 ,:at is ! nature1 use & necessity ( pray]8 #gj4 ,h[ d y prove t family-pray] is a duty8 #ga4 ,:]e9 consi/ ! unity & communion t %\ld subsi/ 9 ! *ur* ( ,*ri/1 & ! b5efits or advantages ( x8 #gb4 ,:at are ! rules & end ( *ur* discipl9e8 ,:at is ! nature & design ( excommunication8 #gc4 ,:at are ! qualifications necess>y to a m9i/] ( ,*ri/8 #gd4 ,9 :at does ! happ9ess ( heav5 consi/8 ,,index4 ,! volumes are d5ot$ by a1 b1 c1 & d4 ,a4 ,abraham (f]+ ,isaac1 c #edd ,absolute free-w1 a #dih ,adam1 8 temptation1 b #ajb n a m$iator1 b #afd ,acts ( fai?1 direct & reflex1 c #acb ,actions s9ful1 d #ff ,adoption1 c #ade ,adult]y1 d #i ,affections1 gov]nm5t (1 d #aj ,afflictions1 relative1 b #aef ,all-suffici5cy ( ,god1 consolatory1 a #abi ,am51 d #dfh ,angels1 _! creation1 b #be _! nature1 b #bg _! p[]1 b #bh _! employm5t1 b #fh4 #cj provid5ce ( ,god t[>d !m1 b #fb ,ang] is he>t-murd]1 c #edh ,ant9omians1 c #dah ,anti-tr9it>ians1 a #chh ,apo/acy1 consid]$1 c #bbe ,apo/les1 b #egb ,arius1 8 error1 note1 a #bjh ,arm9ians1 b #abh ,asc5sion ( ,*ri/1 b #dfd ,assurance ( salvation1 c #bdc h[ lo/1 c #bgc :at ess5tial to fai?1 c #bgj ,a!ism1 its absurdity1 a #bd4 #bi4 #ch c #dci ,atonem5t1 b #ahg4 #bge4 note4 #bgf4 #bhj value ( x1 b #bhb4 #bhe design ( x1 b #bhe propriety ( x prov$1 aga9/ ,dei/s1 b #bii v9dicat$ aga9/ *ri/ian errors1 b #cjc ext5t ( ! pur*ase1 b #cja = :om specially int5d$1 b #caf4 #cba h[ suffici5t = all m51 note1 b #cdi mod]n op9ions on1 b #bgf4 b #bhj4 #bib4 #big ,au?or ( s91 ,god is n1 9 note1 d #dcc4 #dce ,b4 ,baptism1 an ord9ance1 d #agd mean+ ( ! ^w 1 d #baf a g5]ic t]m1 9 note1 d #age ! "r ( infants1 d #ahb4 #ahf4 d #ahg4 #aic objections to subjects (1 d #bjj4 #bjf4 #ahf4 #aid by p\r+ or spr9kl+1 d #bah sponsors 91 d #bbh sign ( ! cross 91 d #bbh h[ to be improv$1 d #bbi4 #bcd ,backbit+1 in/ances (1 d #dh ,be+ ( ,god prov$1 a #ba ,believ]s1 sons ( ,god 9 ,*ri/1 c #adf ,b5evol5ce1 dis9t]e/$1 a #ai ,bl9dness ( m9d1 b #adf ,borr[+ & n pay+1 d #bc :e!r ,israel 0 guilty ( x1 d #bd ,bread1 daily to be pray$ =1 d #djg ,burnet1 8 s*eme ( ! ,mill5ium1 b #cfi ,c4 ,call ( ! gospel1 c #af ,"* ( sacr$ writ]s1 a #aja ,*>ity to ! poor1 d #bj ,*ild-l dispositions requir$ 9 u1 d #cfd ,*ri/1 typifi$ by ,mel*iz$ec1 b #bfd 8 humiliation1 b #cif betray$1 d5i$1 condemn$1 sla91 b #dbd4 #dbf4 #dbi4 #dcc desc5t into hell b #ddj #a ,pet4 iii4 #ah4 expla9$1 note1 b #ddb 8 resurrection1 b #ddd 8 asc5sion1 b #dfd 8 int]cession1 b #dgc 8 com+ to judgm5t1 b #dha ,*ri/ianity1 reasonable1 note1 a #a ,*ur*1 ! ^w h[ us$1 b #eaj4 note #eae ,*ur*1 its te/imony1 a #aaf ,*ur*1 invisible1 c #i its union to ,*ri/1 c #aj ,comm&m5ts1 rules to int]pret1 c #dbh ,communion ) ,god1 by innoc5t man1 b #gg ) ,*ri/ 9 grace1 c #fe 9 glory1 c #bhj ,conflagration1 b #chg ,conflicts ( fle% & _s1 c #ahg ,consci5ce1 horror (1 b #aec di/+ui%$1 b #aed ,cont5tm5t a univ]sal duty1 d #ej motives to x1 d #ea ,cont+5cy ( ev5ts1 a #eag ,corruption ( nature1 =bidd51 d #ef n f traduction1 c41 b #abh h[1 b #aca ,cov5ant ( grace1 divisible or n1 b #afe ) :om made1 b #afg h[1 a te/am5t1 b #afi et]nity ( x1 b #bgb acceptance by elect1 b #ahd ,cov5ant ( works1 m ?an a law1 b #gh its ext5t1 b #hj4 #hh its seals1 b #hh4 #ij violation (1 b #gd4 #ic n a promise ( salvation1 b #afd ,covet\sness & its aggravations1 d #eh excuses = x answ]$1 d #ei ,creation1 "w (1 b #f imm$iate1 b #g m$iate1 b #g "t (1 b #h design (1 b #ae n in/antane\s1 b #ag its progression1 b #ai4 #bc at :at season ( ! ye>1 b #bd its goodness1 or p]fection1 b #be ( man1 b #cd ,cre$1 acc\nt (1 b #ddj ,critical exam9ation ( #a ,john v4 #g1 a #cbi ,d4 ,day ( grace1 :at1 b #cca ,dea?1 appo9t$ ( ,god1 c #bic its effect on ! _s1 c #cjj ( ,*ri/1 design ( x1 b #bhe = :om1 b #bij p]v]sion ( ! doctr9]1 b #bia a true & prop] sacrifice = s91 b #bib ( "s sa9ts1 c #bhe ,decrees ( ,god1 a #dag4 #dcj prov$1 a #dbb4 #deb n /oical fate1 a #eaf misrepres5tations ( x1 a #dfe ,dei/s1 b #did ,deity ( ! ,son1 prov$1 a #bie by div9e names1 a #bif by div9e attributes1 a #cdb by religi\s wor%ip1 a #cgg improv$1 a #dad ,dilig5ce1 d #bj4 #ba ,discont5t1 rem$ies aga9/1 d #fa ,disp5sations ( ! cov5ant1 b #aii ,delusions1 b #adg ,dom9ion ( man 9 innoc5cy1 b #gd ,duels1 c #edb ,e4 ,ed51 g>d5 (1 :]e situat$1 b #gj ,effectual call+1 c #ci ,elect1 to :at *os51 a #dch includ$ 9 ,*ri/1 b #acb ransom$ by him1 b #caf peculi>ly1 b #cbb ,election1 :at1 a #ebi4 #dcd objects (1 a #dcf prov$1 a #ddg its design1 a #dfa its prop]ties1 a #dfi k (1 a #dgj free1 a #dgf un*angeable1 a #dha objections to1 a #ejg di/9ct f fate1 a #eaf ,elijah1 :e!r guilty ( falsehood1 d #cf ,eli%a reproa*$ at ,be!l1 d #dc ,endor1 wit* (1 c #dea ,enlight5$ consci5ce1 c #ahd ,errors1 ( ,arius & ,sabellius1 a #bjh ,et]nal g5]ation ( ,*ri/1 a #bei ,et]nity ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 b #agb ,euty*us1 :o he 01 note1 b #bbc ,eve1 ! mann] ( h] temptation1 b #ajj ,f4 ,fai?1 h[1 a condition1 b #ahi h[ above natural ability1 b #aic v>i\s k9ds (1 c #aba-abe ju/ify+1 c #ih4 #abe h[ x ju/ifies1 c #aaj a duty1 b #aic a means ( salvation1 d #gf ,fall ( man1 b #gd-ic ,fa!r1 ,god is to m51 d #cfj to be address$ z 9 heav51 d #cfe ,food ( man 9 innoc5cy1 b #gb ,=ekn[l$ge ( ,god1 a #deb ,=eorda9$ :atsoev] comes to pass1 :at is meant1 d #dcc ,=giv5ess ( s91 c #gj4 d #dag ( o!rs1 :at meant by x1 d #dbd argum5t to induce to x1 d #dbf ,fre$om ( div9e decrees1 a #dcb4 #dcc ,free w1 absolute1 absurd1 a #dih doctr9e (1 exam9$1 a #eja ,frugality1 d #ag ,g4 ,g5ealogy ( ,*ri/ def5d$1 a #hh ,g5u95ess ( ! scriptures1 a #gi ,glorify+ ,god1 :at is meant by x1 a #ac ,glory ( ,god1 h[ ?+s are dispos$1 d #chb ,glory ( ,*ri/ z ,m$iator1 b #bdd ,god1 pro(s ( 8 be+1 a #bb-dh is a ,_s1 a #abc 8 unity1 a #aid holy1 a #aei n ! au?or ( s91 a #dbd4 #ebc4 #ecj is inf9ite1 a #abf all-suffici5t1 a #abg et]nal1 a #abi immutable1 a #ace incompreh5sible1 a #ach omnipres5t1 a #aci almighty1 a #adj omnisci5t1 a #ade mo/ wise1 a #aeb j1 a #afd true1 a #ahf m]ciful1 a #afh ev5 9 puni%+1 note1 a #agj h[ glorifi$1 a #ad ,goodness1 ibid ,gospel1 h[ (f]$ to all1 b #ccb fai? 9 x ! duty ( all1 b #ccf ,gov]nm5t1 civil1 c #ebd ,grotius1 on ! au?ority ( ! scriptures1 9 note1 a #ig ,grace1 ( ,god1 9 provid+ a ,m$iator1 b #ahg ,guilt ( ,adam's fir/ s91 b #aai its consequ5ces1 b #aif-bei ,h4 ,happ9ess ( sa9ts1 future1 c #cii ,h>dness ( he>t1 b #adi causes (1 b #aej 9 believ]s & unbeliev]s1 b #aea ,he>+ ! ^w1 d #aeh ,hea!ns1 b #dia4 c #afc ,hell1 desc5t ( ,*ri/ into1 b #ddj ,he9\sness ( s9s n equal1 d #fg ,holy ,gho/1 procession (1 a #bfj 8 ,deity prov$1 a #bie 8 titles1 a #djj attributes1 a #djd works1 a #dje wor%ip1 a #djh4 #dad ,hol9ess ( ,god1 a #aei motives to1 c #afj ,holy places1 c #dbd times1 c #dbg ,holy ,_s1 implants all graces1 b #aig applies salvation1 b #bcg ,humiliation ( ,*ri/1 b #cif 9 8 bir?1 b #cih 9 8 life1 b #dja by temptations1 b #daj by s9less infirmities1 b #dbb 9 8 dea?1 b #dbc 9 be+ betray$1 b #dbd =sak51 b #dbe condemn$1 b #dbi ,humiliation ( ,*ri/1 9 be+ torm5t$1 b #dca crucifi$1 b #dcc 9 8 burial1 b #dcg ,human nature ( ,*ri/1 b #dba ,hypocrisy1 s9 (1 d #ci :e!r ,paul & ,daniel guilty1 d #dj ,i4 ,idolatry1 c #ddc4 a#aid ,image-wor%ip1 c #dfa ,immortality ( ! s\l1 c #cjb ass]t$ & d5i$ by hea!ns1 c #cjc ,imputation1 :at1 c #he-ie ,imputation ( ,adam's s91 b #ajg4 #aac ,inability ( s9n]s to believe1 note1 b #aic to keep ! comm&m5ts1 d #fb ,inc>nation ( ,*ri/1 b #bbg ! 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