THE
Anatomy
of
Man
.
SInce
Man's
Woful
Apostacy
from
God
,
Sin
is
become
so
habitual
,
that
the
Custom
hath
taken
away
the
Conscience
of
it
,
and
Corruption
is
so
condensed
in
mens
hearts
,
without
the
due
sense
thereof
,
that
unless
upon
gross
out-breakings
,
little
remorse
is
expressed
for
Sin
,
and
Guilt
for
most
part
is
only
owned
from
actual
Transgressions
,
and
men
do
not
charge
themselves
with
the
guilt
of
Original
Sin
,
as
supposing
that
forreign
to
them
,
as
coming
from
Adam's
particular
Act
and
Transgression
,
and
take
themselves
not
to
be
accountable
therefore
,
as
being
the
single
Act
of
another
;
and
if
any
thing
of
that
guilt
be
owned
,
it
is
only
by
roate
,
and
as
coming
from
education
,
or
the
customary
profession
of
Religion
,
without
the
due
sense
or
conscience
of
the
guilt
;
and
in
regard
that
Original
sin
,
hath
more
in
it
than
one
single
act
,
(
though
that
one
act
of
disobedience
was
cause
enough
of
all
the
misery
that
followed
)
and
that
the
consequence
of
that
disobedience
,
hath
fallen
upon
,
and
concerneth
all
the
Posterity
of
Adam
,
we
shall
therefore
consider
,
First
,
What
Original
Sin
was
in
Adam
.
Secondly
,
How
far
the
Posterity
of
Adam
are
therein
concerned
,
or
chargeable
and
affected
with
it
.
Thirdly
,
We
shall
make
some
practical
Inferences
and
Uses
from
thence
.
First
,
If
we
consider
Adam
,
the
first
and
root
of
all
Mankind
,
that
he
was
of
God
created
after
the
Likeness
of
God
,
in
his
Image
,
Gen.
1.26
,
27
,
28.
and
at
his
first
Creation
had
power
and
command
given
him
to
increase
and
multiply
,
and
subdue
and
have
dominion
,
over
the
Fish
of
the
Sea
,
the
Fowls
of
the
Air
,
and
every
thing
that
moveth
on
the
Earth
,
(
under
restriction
from
eating
of
the
Tree
of
Knowledge
of
Good
and
Evil
)
with
a
penalty
upon
eating
thereof
,
that
he
should
surely
dye
.
Gen.
2.15
,
16
,
17.
Thus
Man
made
after
the
Likeness
of
God
,
and
in
the
Image
of
God
,
let
us
examine
what
this
Likeness
and
Image
was
;
The
Holy
Apostle
Paul
tells
us
,
that
it
was
Righteousness
and
true
Holiness
,
Eph.
4.24
.
The
same
Apostle
elsewhere
informs
us
,
that
it
was
in
Knowledge
,
after
the
Image
of
him
that
Created
him
,
Col.
3.10
.
By
these
words
of
Righteousness
,
true
Holiness
,
and
Knowledge
,
we
may
understand
,
that
Adam
in
his
first
Creation
,
was
endowed
with
all
suitable
faculties
of
the
Mind
,
to
understand
the
Nature
of
all
Beasts
,
Fowls
,
Fishes
,
creeping
Things
,
and
Vegetatives
,
how
to
use
and
apply
them
to
his
own
use
,
and
govern
them
in
order
to
their
subjection
to
himself
,
and
congruity
among
themselves
;
as
we
find
by
Gods
bringing
the
Creatures
to
Adam
,
to
vest
him
with
Soveraignty
over
them
,
and
that
he
might
express
his
faculty
of
understanding
,
by
giving
to
them
names
,
Gen.
2.19
,
20.
and
as
some
naturalists
observe
,
he
gave
to
them
names
significant
or
expressive
of
their
nature
,
which
implied
his
Knowledge
of
their
several
Natures
,
from
that
primitive
Knowledge
given
to
him
in
his
first
Creation
.
By
Righteousness
rendred
in
the
Latine
Justice
,
as
it
is
the
Likeness
,
and
Image
of
God
,
we
must
understand
all
integrity
of
Mind
,
leading
to
what
is
right
,
and
forbearing
what
is
wrong
.
By
true
Holiness
,
we
must
understand
,
all
purity
of
Mind
,
Will
and
Affections
in
Sincerity
and
Truth
,
to
affect
only
and
desire
what
is
just
,
pure
,
holy
,
and
good
,
and
to
shun
all
Thoughts
,
Affections
,
Actions
,
or
Purposes
to
the
contrary
,
as
God
is
of
purer
Eyes
than
can
behold
Iniquity
.
And
by
that
Knowledge
of
God
,
according
to
the
Image
of
him
that
created
him
,
we
must
understand
effectual
and
sufficient
knowledge
,
not
only
of
things
natural
,
but
also
of
Spiritual
Truths
,
by
which
man
was
made
effectually
capable
to
understand
,
and
to
do
good
,
to
abstain
from
,
and
resist
evil
.
Thus
Man
being
composed
,
in
such
excellent
frame
,
capable
to
understand
all
things
,
as
well
of
God
himself
,
as
of
the
Creatures
,
and
that
he
had
his
Being
of
God
,
and
sufficiently
understood
the
Terms
under
which
he
was
confined
to
his
Allegiance
and
Obedience
to
God
,
and
the
consequence
of
his
Disobedience
,
and
there
being
given
to
him
entire
Integrity
,
not
tainted
by
any
pollution
,
or
disabled
by
infirmities
,
in
full
possession
of
all
secular
enjoyments
,
with
the
knowledge
of
the
glorious
soveraignty
of
God
,
and
Majesty
in
the
Creation
,
sufficient
to
delight
himself
in
God
,
and
glorifie
his
Maker
in
the
Station
he
had
placed
him
.
If
David
after
the
Apostacy
,
when
for
Sin
the
World
was
degenerated
,
and
brought
under
the
Curse
and
Bondage
,
did
then
admire
Mans
Excellency
,
Power
,
and
Glory
,
how
much
more
when
in
Mans
Integrity
,
unity
of
the
Creation
,
without
Enmity
,
Jarring
,
or
Discord
,
Emulation
or
Contention
?
the
Morning
Stars
sang
together
,
Job
38.7
.
and
all
the
Sons
of
God
shouted
for
Joy
.
How
had
the
first
Man
reason
to
cry
out
;
How
excellent
art
thou
Lord
in
all
the
Earth
?
And
what
is
Man
;
that
thou
remembrest
him
,
or
the
Son
of
Man
,
that
thou
art
mindful
of
him
?
And
what
reason
had
he
?
And
how
much
had
it
been
his
and
the
happiness
of
all
Posterities
,
to
have
sate
down
contentedly
,
in
admiration
and
obedience
of
God
,
and
in
quiet
possession
of
all
created
enjoyments
,
and
subjection
of
the
Creatures
to
him
?
Thus
Man
Created
in
Righteousness
,
true
Holiness
,
and
Knowledge
,
after
the
Image
of
God
,
made
Lord
of
all
the
Creatures
,
and
in
possession
thereof
,
having
sufficient
knowledge
to
understand
his
Duty
and
Interest
,
and
to
know
the
advantage
of
Obedience
,
and
consequence
of
breach
of
Duty
,
breaks
the
Chain
of
his
Obedience
;
and
eats
the
forbidden
fruit
,
Gen.
3.6
.
Whereupon
God
in
his
Justice
,
according
to
his
Promise
,
and
Terms
of
Mans
first
Creation
,
deprives
Man
of
his
Soveraignty
over
the
Creatures
,
puts
Enmity
between
Man
and
the
Creatures
,
and
accurseth
Man
,
and
the
Earth
for
his
sake
,
Gen.
3.14
.
to
the
end
.
This
being
the
Matter
of
fact
in
Mans
Creation
,
under
the
Penal
Law
,
and
his
Breach
,
and
Rebellion
against
God
,
and
the
punishment
of
his
disobedience
,
we
come
next
to
examine
the
nature
of
this
first
and
original
sin
,
and
consider
whether
it
consisted
only
in
this
single
Act
,
of
eating
of
the
Tree
of
Knowledge
;
or
what
other
sins
were
,
or
are
complicated
in
it
.
If
we
consider
Man
as
truly
endowed
by
God
,
with
Knowledge
,
Righteousness
,
and
true
Holiness
,
and
under
the
Prohibition
of
a
Penal
Law
,
we
shall
find
all
the
sins
committed
and
discovered
in
after
Ages
,
under
the
growth
of
Corruption
,
to
have
been
in
that
transgression
.
First
,
That
wilful
breach
of
Gods
Law
and
Sin
,
cannot
be
palliate
,
under
the
excuse
of
the
sin
of
Ignorance
,
for
that
mans
knowledge
was
strong
and
sufficiently
clear
,
to
understand
good
and
evil
,
and
in
respect
there
was
a
positive
prohibition
against
such
offence
,
it
must
imply
knowledge
,
and
therefore
makes
it
a
wilful
breach
and
offence
against
a
known
Law
.
Secondly
,
It
cannot
be
called
the
Sin
of
Infirmity
or
surprize
,
as
Adam
would
have
excused
himself
,
by
the
Womans
giving
of
the
fruit
to
him
,
and
the
Womans
Apology
of
the
Serpents
beguiling
her
;
for
that
they
were
foretold
,
that
they
should
not
Eat
of
that
Fruit
,
and
forbid
the
eating
thereof
,
under
the
Penalty
of
Death
,
Gen.
3.12
,
13.
and
that
the
knowledge
they
had
of
good
and
evil
,
and
that
to
break
the
Commandment
of
God
was
evil
it self
,
although
it
had
not
been
under
the
Penalty
expressed
,
and
therefore
having
in
themselves
sufficient
knowledge
to
understand
,
and
strength
to
defeat
and
resist
the
force
and
arguments
of
Satans
Insinuations
,
this
Sin
was
a
vehement
and
bold
presumption
against
the
Justice
and
Authority
of
God
.
Thirdly
,
This
Sin
was
of
the
greatest
Pride
and
Ambition
imaginable
,
for
that
God
had
endowed
Man
with
knowledge
sufficient
in
every
respect
,
to
make
him
happy
,
in
understanding
all
things
to
complete
his
satisfaction
and
delight
in
God
,
and
the
Creatures
;
nevertheless
upon
Satans
Insinuation
,
that
,
by
eating
of
the
Tree
of
Knowledge
of
Good
and
Evil
,
they
should
become
more
knowing
and
be
like
Gods
,
knowing
Good
and
Evil
,
they
wilfully
in
the
Pride
and
Ambition
of
their
Hearts
,
lusted
after
knowledge
to
be
equal
with
God
,
and
by
disobedience
broke
Gods
Law
.
Fourthly
,
This
Sin
was
of
greatest
unbelief
and
impeachment
of
Gods
Truth
and
Justice
,
in
believing
Satans
Lye
,
(
you
shall
not
surely
die
,
)
Gen.
3.4
.
and
not
believing
Gods
word
,
thou
shalt
surely
die
.
Whereby
to
their
own
ruin
,
and
ruin
of
their
,
Posterity
they
yeilded
to
a
deceitfully
,
and
did
not
obey
the
Truth
and
righteousness
,
Gen.
2.17
.
Fifthly
,
This
eating
of
the
Tree
of
Knowledge
,
implyed
the
greatest
Murmuring
,
Repining
,
and
Ingratitude
,
for
that
God
had
given
to
Man
,
the
Use
of
and
Dominion
over
all
the
Creatures
and
had
only
reserved
one
single
Tree
,
with
a
Prohibition
from
meddling
with
it
;
nevertheless
man
is
not
Content
,
but
must
have
all
,
not
remembring
,
or
willfully
forgetting
,
that
he
had
his
beginning
and
being
of
God
,
and
what
he
had
,
was
of
and
from
him
,
and
that
he
had
what
was
sufficient
to
make
him
happy
;
yet
was
his
Covetousness
without
bounds
.
Sixthly
,
This
Sin
was
of
the
greatest
Sloth
,
imprudence
,
and
inadvertence
,
in
that
while
God
had
endowed
Man
with
Knowledge
,
Righteousness
,
and
Holiness
,
when
Satan
did
accost
him
,
with
a
Ly
,
to
break
the
Command
,
he
should
have
reflected
on
the
Righteousness
and
Hoilness
of
God
,
that
it
was
impossible
for
God
to
Lie
,
and
thereby
should
have
resisted
Satans
Suggestions
,
founded
on
a
Ly
from
the
Holyness
and
Goodness
of
God
in
giving
man
all
things
;
he
should
have
reasoned
that
it
was
not
just
in
him
to
murmur
at
his
pleasure
in
mans
being
restrained
from
some
thing
,
and
upon
Satans
first
Suggestion
of
a
Ly
against
God
,
he
should
not
have
listned
further
to
him
▪
but
rested
in
the
Credit
of
Gods
truth
and
continued
in
his
Obedience
.
Seventhly
,
From
the
Method
of
Committing
this
Sin
,
all
manner
of
Sin
seems
to
be
employed
in
it
the
Text
saith
,
And
when
the
Woman
saw
that
the
Tree
was
good
for
Food
,
and
that
it
was
pleasant
to
the
Eyes
,
and
a
Tree
to
be
desired
to
make
one
wise
:
She
took
of
the
Fruit
thereof
,
and
did
eat
,
and
gave
also
to
her
Husband
with
her
,
and
he
did
eat
,
Gen.
3.6
.
From
hence
we
see
when
Satan
by
a
lying
Suggestion
had
tampered
with
the
Woman
,
ay
and
got
her
to
listen
to
his
temptation
,
from
her
ambition
of
(
being
as
Gods
)
she
lets
her
thoughts
out
to
a
further
survey
of
the
apparent
excellencies
and
advantages
to
be
had
in
the
eating
of
that
fruit
,
and
thus
ambition
kindleth
lust
,
and
one
lust
begetteth
another
,
so
the
heart
swelling
with
ambition
of
further
Knowledge
,
and
that
ambition
runs
to
the
Eyes
,
and
from
the
Eyes
to
the
Sensual
Appetite
,
and
thus
the
whole
Mass
is
tainted
and
defiled
,
and
let
out
to
the
gluttinous
poysoning
of
the
Soul
to
the
Rebellion
of
Disobedience
.
This
seems
to
be
that
same
thing
which
the
Apostle
calls
the
Lust
of
the
Flesh
,
the
Lust
of
the
Eyes
,
and
the
Pride
of
Life
.
Which
is
an
entire
Mass
of
all
pollution
,
so
that
it
was
not
only
the
eating
of
that
fruit
which
was
the
Sin
only
,
but
the
Infection
that
was
got
into
the
Heart
and
Affections
,
whereby
the
goodly
frame
of
Righteousness
,
Holyness
,
and
true
Knowledge
became
all
tainted
and
infected
with
the
deceitful
Appetites
and
Lusts
of
the
Flesh
,
1
Joh.
2.15
,
16.
First
,
By
distrusting
of
God
,
and
then
by
a
Covetous
lusting
after
what
was
set
apart
from
them
by
Gods
prohibition
,
and
so
breaking
the
limits
of
Obedience
,
le
ts
the
Lust
swing
after
a
carnal
propension
or
forwardness
to
satiate
their
desires
,
and
thus
disorders
the
righteous
frame
of
Justice
,
Holyness
and
Knowledge
,
lately
erected
by
God
in
them
,
so
that
this
Sin
was
not
only
that
actual
and
only
act
of
eating
the
fruit
,
but
the
Corruption
of
the
whole
faculties
run
into
disorder
from
God
,
expressed
by
that
rebellious
act
of
eating
the
forbidden
Fruit
of
the
Tree
of
Knowledge
.
This
also
seems
to
be
proved
and
explained
in
many
places
of
Scripture
,
especially
those
of
the
Apostle
Paul
,
I
had
not
known
Sin
,
but
by
the
Law
:
I
had
not
known
lust
,
except
the
Law
had
said
thou
shalt
not
Covet
;
Rom.
7.7
.
Where
by
the
word
Lust
rendred
most
properly
in
the
Original
(
Concupiscence
)
and
the
word
Covet
there
,
Exod.
20.17
.
is
properly
meant
a
desire
of
what
is
more
than
our
own
,
and
allowable
in
Justice
,
and
in
that
place
,
For
the
Iniquity
of
his
Covetousness
,
Isa.
57.17
.
Where
by
Covetousness
is
meant
the
lustful
Inclinations
,
and
by
the
Apostle
in
that
place
,
Rom.
7.7
.
By
lusts
he
means
not
so
much
the
polluted
actions
of
the
Flesh
as
the
polluted
fountain
of
them
,
Non
pravas
Cupiditates
sed
illarum
fontem
;
and
the
Soul
is
well
called
Sedes
Nativae
illius
labis
,
the
seat
of
that
Natural
Corruption
,
and
this
seems
likewise
to
be
confirmed
by
that
Scripture
and
God
saw
that
the
wickedness
of
man
was
greater
in
the
Earth
,
and
that
every
Imagination
of
the
thoughts
of
his
heart
was
evil
and
only
evil
continually
,
Gen
6.5
.
Where
God
chargeth
mans
heart
with
this
Sin
as
being
the
Fountain
of
the
Corruption
.
That
of
the
Psalmist
,
The
Fool
hath
said
in
his
heart
there
is
no
God
,
Psal.
14.1
.
Seems
to
be
to
the
same
purpose
,
for
none
were
openly
such
professed
Atheists
as
to
deny
the
being
of
God
,
but
the
Prophanity
of
their
Conversation
leads
the
Psalmist
to
charge
them
with
denying
of
God
,
whereby
he
chargeth
the
heart
with
the
pollution
and
brings
the
act
of
Sin
as
Instance
and
proof
of
it
.
Christ
himself
also
in
that
Scripture
But
those
things
which
come
out
of
the
mouth
,
come
from
the
heart
,
and
they
do
defile
a
man
,
Math.
15.18
,
19
,
20.
Seems
to
confirm
this
Doctrine
that
Sin
principally
consisteth
not
in
the
outward
acts
,
but
in
the
inward
Corruption
and
Disorder
of
the
affections
and
mind
,
for
here
in
this
Scripture
he
brings
the
words
and
actions
of
a
man
to
charge
the
guilt
upon
the
heart
.
This
is
explained
also
by
the
Custom
and
Laws
of
Countries
against
Treason
,
where
Imagining
and
Conspiring
to
kill
the
King
is
made
Treason
and
any
act
which
discovers
or
proves
that
Intention
is
made
Treason
,
but
the
main
guilt
lieth
in
the
malice
and
rebellious
Inclinations
of
the
heart
in
Conspiring
the
Kings
,
Death
,
and
the
act
is
but
a
proof
of
it
;
so
upon
the
whole
matter
we
find
this
great
transgression
of
Original
Sin
was
the
adulterate
and
disorderly
frame
of
the
Spirit
of
man
,
let
out
in
disobedience
against
God
,
and
having
once
listned
to
temptation
,
the
whole
faculties
were
defiled
and
did
not
stop
until
man
run
into
actual
rebellion
against
God
;
So
that
we
must
look
on
Man's
corrupt
Nature
as
having
in
it
the
Complication
of
all
Lusts
and
Sins
,
as
the
Principal
cause
of
Gods
Wrath
and
Curse
,
and
that
the
act
of
Disobedience
served
for
Gods
Evidence
to
prove
the
guilt
of
the
heart
,
and
this
Corrupt
Fountain
of
Nature
with
the
Curse
for
Rebellion
have
our
first
Parents
sent
down
to
all
Posterity
.
And
thus
we
see
man
lately
Righteous
,
Holy
,
Pure
,
and
Undefiled
,
full
of
Knowledge
,
Power
,
Soveraignty
over
the
Creatures
,
giving
Law
to
them
,
and
receiving
Obedience
from
them
;
living
in
Honour
,
Glory
,
Pomp
,
Plenty
,
and
at
Pleasure
,
having
all
the
Creatures
in
Subjection
to
him
,
and
none
in
Competition
with
him
,
a
Friend
of
,
and
at
Peace
with
God
;
the
Darling
of
the
Creation
;
having
Glory
without
Envy
,
Plenty
without
Toil
,
Pleasure
without
Trouble
;
Strength
without
Infirmities
,
or
Pain
;
Degraded
from
Soveraignty
,
Clouded
with
Darkness
,
Pestred
with
Contention
,
Oppressed
with
Toil
,
Pinched
with
Difficulties
,
Obnoxious
to
Destruction
from
such
who
lately
were
under
Subjection
to
him
,
an
Outlaw
to
God
and
Banished
from
his
Presence
,
his
Body
a
Mass
of
Infirmities
,
and
Soul
a
Cage
of
unclean
Lusts
,
The
whole
Head
is
Sick
,
the
whole
Heart
faint
,
from
the
Sole
of
the
Foot
even
unto
the
Head
,
there
is
no
soundness
in
it
,
but
Wounds
and
Bruises
and
putrifying
Sores
,
Isa.
1.5
.
We
are
all
as
an
unclean
thing
,
and
all
our
Righteousness
are
as
filthy
Rags
,
and
we
do
all
fade
as
a
Leaf
,
and
our
Iniquities
like
the
wind
have
taken
us
away
,
&c.
Isa.
64.5
.
And
there
is
none
that
calleth
upon
thy
name
that
stirreth
up
himself
to
take
hold
of
thee
,
for
thou
hast
hid
thy self
from
us
,
and
hast
consumed
us
because
of
our
Iniquities
,
Isa
64.7
.
Thus
having
viewed
mans
estate
in
his
Creation
and
Integrity
,
and
considered
his
fall
and
steps
thereof
,
we
come
next
to
examine
how
far
his
Posterity
is
concerned
in
his
guilt
,
and
punishment
thereof
.
Adam
being
freely
Created
of
God
,
and
by
him
endowed
with
excellent
Knowledge
,
Righteousness
,
and
Holyness
,
and
made
Lord
over
the
Creation
,
under
the
Covenant
of
Obedience
,
and
Penalty
of
Disobedience
,
we
must
look
on
him
in
the
Purpose
of
God
,
as
representing
all
mankind
;
so
as
on
his
performance
with
God
,
he
should
continue
and
hold
all
the
Priviledges
he
was
dignified
with
,
and
send
them
down
to
his
Posterity
;
and
if
he
should
fail
,
in
the
Conditions
assigned
to
him
,
he
was
to
forfeit
all
these
Priviledges
as
well
for
himself
as
Posterity
:
this
is
but
what
was
just
with
God
,
who
freely
made
Man
what
he
was
,
and
might
duely
claim
the
disposal
of
his
own
gift
upon
his
own
terms
;
this
was
only
advantagious
enough
to
Man
having
so
fair
a
bargain
gratis
without
price
or
any
purchase
,
except
that
of
due
Obedience
,
which
he
was
capable
to
perform
,
had
he
not
wilfully
corrupted
himself
.
This
is
illustrated
by
the
customary
practice
amongst
Men
,
for
when
any
man
lets
Land
to
Lease
for
term
of
years
,
reserving
a
Rent
payable
at
a
certain
time
:
if
the
Rent
be
not
pay'd
at
the
term
assigned
,
the
property
reverts
and
vests
in
the
Leasser
,
and
the
Tennant
is
devested
of
his
term
,
and
of
all
benefit
thereby
;
but
if
the
Leassee
performs
,
he
holds
for
himself
and
assigns
:
This
also
is
clear
in
that
case
,
when
a
King
or
Overlord
makes
a
Grant
for
Service
to
a
Man
,
and
his
Heirs
,
if
the
Grantee
performs
,
he
holds
for
himself
,
and
sends
the
right
and
benefit
of
the
Grant
to
his
Heirs
;
but
if
he
fail
the
Grant
is
Extinct
by
his
Non-performance
;
and
the
Heirs
take
nothing
by
succession
to
him
,
for
that
his
right
in
his
own
time
was
voided
,
so
could
not
he
send
it
down
to
his
Heirs
,
In
the
Case
of
Treason
,
the
Ancestors
blood
is
corrupted
and
he
so
dead
in
Law
,
that
the
claim
of
Succession
is
cut
off
,
so
as
the
Issue
of
his
Body
can
make
no
claim
through
him
;
and
not
only
so
,
but
the
Ancestors
blood
is
so
attainted
by
Act
in
Law
,
that
the
Posterity
is
not
only
barred
from
succession
to
what
the
Ancestor
held
,
but
the
Crime
of
Rebellion
or
Treason
is
imputed
to
the
Successors
or
Posterity
,
that
in
all
time
coming
,
their
Succession
is
cut
off
,
unless
by
Act
in
Law
,
the
blood
be
restored
;
although
the
Posterity
should
not
be
guilty
of
the
Act
of
Rebellion
,
or
Treason
,
on
which
the
forefeit
was
declared
or
accrewed
:
In
this
case
two
fatal
Consequences
have
hapned
to
the
Posterity
of
Adam
.
First
,
By
his
Act
of
Disobedience
he
hath
so
far
corrupted
Nature
,
so
as
thereby
the
Nature
of
all
Men
by
Natural
Generation
is
Corrupted
.
Secondly
,
by
breaking
of
the
Command
,
he
in
his
own
life
time
was
dispossessed
,
of
the
Rich
Priviledges
vested
in
him
,
and
thereby
his
Posterity
were
cut
off
from
the
claim
of
right
thereunto
,
First
,
Adam
by
his
transgression
hath
corrupted
his
Nature
,
and
thereby
all
men
by
Natural
Generation
are
corrupted
,
and
as
partakers
of
that
degenerated
Nature
,
they
are
guilty
of
and
chargeable
with
Adams
transgression
and
have
lodged
in
them
inherent
Corruption
.
That
Adam
by
the
many
enormous
steps
of
his
Disobedience
above
mentioned
,
hath
not
only
incurred
the
Wrath
of
God
,
but
also
Corrupted
his
Nature
;
doth
thereby
appear
,
by
what
has
been
already
said
,
in
the
Concomitants
or
special
steps
of
that
Disobedience
;
for
it
was
simply
impossible
,
that
so
many
irregularities
could
have
concurred
in
any
one
Act
,
as
have
appeared
in
this
;
if
the
whole
Nature
had
not
been
polluted
,
the
very
Act
in
the
Circumstances
of
it
clearly
prove
it
,
for
that
so
many
different
Concomitants
would
have
jarred
and
marred
that
Act
,
if
the
chief
propension
of
the
Affections
and
Natural
Dispositions
had
not
joyned
,
whereby
we
must
agree
,
that
the
whole
Mass
was
Corrupted
and
in
Conspiracy
to
rebellion
against
God
.
If
Adam
by
his
Apostacy
from
God
did
defile
his
Nature
from
the
first
purity
,
and
that
all
men
since
are
the
seed
of
Adam
,
we
must
infer
that
all
men
by
Natural
Generation
are
of
a
Corrupted
race
and
naturally
defiled
,
and
consequently
original
guilt
imputable
to
them
,
in
so
much
as
they
are
part
of
that
Mass
which
was
corrupted
:
common
experience
in
all
Ages
tell
us
,
that
unhappy
constitutions
of
Parents
,
either
natural
,
or
accidental
,
render
Posterity
exceeding
corrupt
as
well
in
Intellectuals
as
in
bodily
habits
,
and
what
reason
can
be
given
,
why
men
beget
men
,
and
not
beasts
,
and
beasts
beget
beasts
,
and
not
men
,
but
because
of
the
Affinity
of
Nature
,
between
the
Sire
and
what
is
begotten
?
the
same
Parity
of
reason
will
infer
,
that
from
corrupt
Men
,
corrupt
Issue
must
be
produced
,
and
how
can
it
be
otherwise
supposed
?
for
what
is
begotten
of
man
,
can
give
no
quality
to
it self
,
and
therefore
must
participate
of
the
nature
,
and
ascribe
its
quality
to
that
by
which
it
is
begotten
.
This
also
is
clear
from
Scripture
,
who
can
bring
a
clean
thing
from
an
unclean
?
not
one
,
Job
14.4
.
If
a
man
be
sinful
,
polluted
and
unclean
,
as
Adam
was
after
his
fall
,
how
could
his
Posterity
be
clean
,
they
have
it
not
of
themselves
,
and
could
not
claim
or
derive
it
from
him
.
David
gives
us
for
this
a
clear
Scripture
proof
,
in
his
own
acknowledgment
of
Original
guilt
behold
I
was
shapen
in
iniquity
,
and
in
sin
did
my
Mother
conceive
me
.
Psal.
51.5
.
From
whence
comes
this
pollution
of
David
,
the
Embrio
took
it
not
from
its
lodging
in
the
Womb
,
there
being
nothing
there
to
defile
it
,
therefore
it
must
needs
have
it
from
its
polluted
Parents
.
Do
not
dayly
and
woful
experience
instruct
us
,
that
the
first
Acts
of
Children
is
wickedness
,
and
if
not
restrained
,
and
instructed
,
they
will
perish
in
Sin
and
Atheism
?
whence
comes
this
?
Man
was
created
Righteous
and
Holy
,
untill
he
wilfully
defiled
himself
,
doth
not
then
this
wickedness
arise
from
that
first
pollution
of
Nature
in
Adam
,
and
so
descended
and
fell
on
all
Posterity
,
and
continues
successively
until
Nature
be
polished
by
Grace
,
and
man
be
renewed
in
Christ
Jesus
,
and
made
conformable
to
the
Image
of
him
that
Created
him
,
in
Righteousness
,
and
true
holiness
?
wherefore
we
must
conclude
all
men
under
Sin
by
natural
Generation
,
and
for
this
the
Scripture
is
most
clear
,
for
we
have
before
proved
both
Jews
and
Gentiles
,
that
they
are
all
under
Sin
,
and
in
that
other
place
of
the
same
Apostle
,
Wherefore
as
by
one
Man
,
sin
entred
into
the
World
,
and
Death
by
Sin
,
so
Death
passed
upon
all
Men
,
for
that
all
have
sinned
,
Rom.
3.9
.
Again
,
therefore
as
by
the
offence
of
one
,
Judgment
came
upon
all
Men
to
condemnation
.
For
as
by
one
Mans
Disobedience
,
many
were
made
Sinners
,
so
by
the
Obedience
of
one
shall
many
be
made
Righteous
.
Rom.
5.12
,
18
,
19.
Having
discovered
from
Scripture
,
and
by
other
arguments
,
that
by
Adams
Transgression
,
his
Nature
was
corrupted
,
and
that
thereby
his
Posterity
,
partaking
of
his
corrupted
complexion
and
nature
,
are
also
tainted
with
his
corruption
,
and
are
thereby
guilty
of
his
original
Transgression
,
we
come
next
to
consider
the
consequences
thereof
upon
his
Posterity
,
and
these
are
twofold
.
First
,
The
Posterity
of
Adam
,
are
made
subject
to
Death
,
and
disabled
from
succeeding
him
in
the
many
priviledges
he
enjoyed
in
his
Integrity
.
Secondly
,
They
are
disabled
in
natural
enjoyment
and
spiritual
performances
.
For
the
first
,
as
we
have
already
cleared
,
upon
Adams
transgression
an
act
of
attender
passed
against
him
,
and
he
was
deprived
of
his
Soveraignty
over
the
Creatures
,
enmity
was
sowed
between
him
and
them
,
and
the
Earth
was
accursed
for
his
sake
,
and
he
himself
exposed
to
toil
,
misery
,
and
sorrow
,
so
that
all
these
evil
effects
have
fallen
on
his
Posterity
,
and
they
also
made
subject
to
Death
.
This
is
already
cleared
from
their
participation
of
the
corrupt
nature
,
and
consequently
,
the
Judgments
which
have
followed
must
also
affect
them
,
and
they
are
thereby
brought
under
the
Judgment
of
Death
,
as
by
that
Scripture
already
cited
,
as
by
one
man
Sin
entred
into
the
World
,
and
Death
by
Sin
,
so
Death
passed
upon
all
men
,
for
that
all
men
have
sinned
,
Rom.
5.12
.
So
as
Adam
had
not
seen
Death
if
he
had
not
sinned
;
and
sinning
was
brought
under
the
Judgment
of
Death
,
all
his
Posterity
likewise
sinning
in
him
,
are
liable
to
the
Judgment
of
Death
,
For
the
Wages
of
sin
is
Death
,
Rom.
6.23
.
Secondly
,
The
Posterity
of
Adam
are
not
only
disabled
,
from
succeeding
him
in
that
glorious
state
of
his
Integrity
,
but
are
disabled
in
the
use
of
natural
enjoyment
,
and
spiritual
performances
.
First
,
In
natural
and
temporary
enjoyments
,
for
though
the
World
be
respited
from
utter
ruine
,
and
God
continues
Man
on
Earth
with
a
Course
of
Day
and
Night
,
and
the
usual
seasons
,
nevertheless
since
the
Curse
on
the
Creatures
for
Mans
Sin
,
the
enjoyment
of
Creature
delights
is
attended
with
such
uneasiness
,
that
Mans
Life
is
a
continual
dying
,
and
a
Life
of
Sorrow
,
Man
that
is
born
of
a
Woman
,
is
of
few
days
,
and
full
of
trouble
,
he
cometh
forth
like
a
flower
,
and
is
cut
down
,
he
flieth
also
as
a
shadow
,
and
continueth
not
.
Job
14.1
,
2.
See
Davids
testimony
of
the
greatest
of
Men
,
surely
,
Men
of
low
degree
are
vanity
,
and
Men
of
high
degree
a
lye
,
to
be
laid
in
the
hallance
,
they
are
altogether
lighter
than
vanity
,
Psal.
62.9
.
If
we
take
Solomons
opinion
of
the
whole
World
,
he
plainly
tells
us
,
all
is
Vanity
and
Vexation
of
Spirit
,
Eccles.
2.
all
.
The
holy
Apostle
gives
us
an
Inventory
of
the
World
,
In
the
World
is
only
the
Lusts
of
the
Flesh
,
the
Lusts
of
the
Eyes
,
and
the
Pride
of
Life
;
and
these
things
are
not
of
God
and
perish
in
the
using
.
1
Joh.
2.15
,
16.
The
holy
Apostle
Paul
informs
us
,
that
the
whole
Creation
is
brought
under
subjection
,
and
groans
under
bondage
for
Sin
.
Rom.
8.20
,
21.
So
that
since
the
Curse
for
Sin
,
the
World
is
but
a
Stage
of
Sin
,
Sorrow
,
and
Misery
.
This
also
is
proved
from
daily
experience
,
what
Age
,
Nation
,
City
,
or
Family
is
exempted
from
the
lash
of
mortality
,
misery
or
changes
?
is
not
the
greatest
Earthly
glory
,
honour
,
wealth
and
strength
,
clouded
in
a
moment
and
brought
to
nothing
?
and
this
is
the
just
effect
of
mans
Sin
and
Rebellion
,
and
will
be
the
continuing
Lot
of
the
Seed
of
Adam
,
untill
the
Restoration
of
Man
in
Christ
Jesus
,
according
to
the
Image
of
him
that
created
him
,
and
that
the
bondage
of
the
Creation
be
restored
by
the
coming
of
the
second
Adam
,
and
restitution
of
all
things
by
him
,
Rom.
8.21
,
22.
The
second
thing
wherein
Man
is
disabled
by
Adam's
Sin
,
and
inherent
Corruption
from
the
first
pollution
,
is
not
only
natural
feebleness
and
weakness
,
all
the
vital
and
corporal
faculties
being
disabled
,
from
that
original
,
wholesome
,
and
vigorous
Constitution
of
the
first
Adam
,
whereby
the
actions
are
either
corrupt
or
faint
,
in
comparison
with
what
they
were
before
the
Fall
;
but
also
in
Religious
performances
and
duties
,
so
as
all
these
actions
,
and
performances
,
are
either
wholly
corrupt
and
sinful
,
or
so
weak
,
and
scanty
,
that
they
are
rather
a
Skeleton
or
Picture
,
than
real
Duties
.
This
is
illustrated
from
these
three
Instances
.
First
,
From
the
corruption
of
the
Fountain
.
Secondly
,
From
Scripture
.
Thirdly
,
From
daily
experience
.
First
,
From
the
corruption
of
the
Fountain
of
our
actions
,
or
performance
of
Duties
;
It
being
already
proved
,
that
Man
,
having
wilfully
polluted
and
disordered
the
frame
of
Holiness
,
Integrity
,
and
Knowledge
,
in
which
he
was
created
,
and
poysoned
the
Heart
and
Affections
,
from
whence
actions
and
performances
do
flow
,
how
can
pure
and
full
performances
or
duties
be
expected
from
thence
?
Man
being
in
his
Heart
and
Thoughts
polluted
,
his
Actions
must
be
suitable
;
to
the
pure
all
things
are
pure
,
but
unto
them
that
are
defiled
is
nothing
pure
,
but
even
their
Mind
and
Conscience
is
defiled
.
Tit.
1.15
.
This
is
of
necessary
consequence
,
who
can
bring
a
clean
thing
out
of
an
unclean
?
not
one
,
Job
14.4
.
Wherefore
we
must
conclude
,
that
so
long
as
the
Fountain
of
the
Heart
is
defiled
,
so
must
the
actions
and
performances
coming
from
thence
be
impure
and
weak
,
and
until
Man
be
renewed
in
the
Spirit
of
his
Mind
,
by
regeneration
in
Jesus
Christ
,
he
still
remains
corrupt
and
polluted
until
he
be
again
revested
with
that
holy
Spirit
and
that
a
new
heart
be
given
to
him
,
by
which
again
he
may
be
enabled
to
walk
in
the
Statutes
of
God
to
do
them
,
by
vertue
of
that
promise
,
I
will
put
my
Spirit
within
you
,
and
cause
you
to
walk
in
my
Statutes
,
and
ye
shall
keep
my
Judgments
and
do
them
,
Ezek.
36.26
,
27.
Secondly
,
Scripture
is
most
clear
,
that
all
the
Actions
of
a
Carnal
Man
(
such
as
are
all
the
Issue
of
Adam
until
restored
by
Regeneration
)
are
sinful
,
and
unacceptable
with
God
.
First
,
His
Thoughts
are
polluted
and
defiled
,
and
God
saw
that
the
wickedness
of
Man
was
great
in
the
Earth
,
and
that
every
Imagination
of
the
Thoughts
of
his
Heart
,
was
only
evil
continually
,
Gen.
6.5
.
Secondly
,
His
words
are
defiled
and
sinful
,
but
unto
the
wicked
God
saith
,
what
hast
thou
to
do
to
declare
my
Statutes
,
and
take
my
Covenant
in
thy
Mouth
,
seeing
thou
hatest
Instruction
,
and
casteth
my
Words
behind
thee
?
Psal.
50.16
,
17.
Thirdly
,
His
Actions
are
all
evil
,
the
Ploughing
of
the
Wicked
is
sin
,
Prov.
21.4
.
Fourthly
,
The
very
Religious
Actions
or
Performances
of
Duties
of
the
Wicked
are
sinful
.
The
Sacrifice
of
the
Wicked
is
an
abomination
to
the
Lord
,
Prov.
15.8
.
He
that
turneth
away
his
Ear
from
hearing
the
Law
,
even
his
Prayer
shall
be
an
abomination
,
Prov.
28.9
.
When
ye
spread
forth
your
hands
,
I
will
hide
mine
Eyes
from
you
,
yea
when
ye
make
many
Prayers
,
I
will
not
hear
,
your
hands
are
full
of
blood
,
Isa.
1.11
to
16.
This
point
we
may
thus
conclude
,
that
whatever
flows
from
a
Carnal
Man
,
whose
Mind
and
Heart
is
defiled
,
must
be
impure
and
unacceptable
to
God
,
for
that
the
Carnal
Mind
is
enmity
against
God
,
and
is
not
subject
to
the
Law
of
God
,
neither
indeed
can
be
,
Rom.
8.7
.
Wherefore
until
the
Fountain
be
purified
,
and
the
imbred
prejudice
of
the
Heart
be
taken
away
,
and
man
be
reconciled
to
God
in
Christ
Jesus
,
nothing
coming
from
him
can
be
acceptable
with
God
.
Thirdly
,
Experience
clearly
proves
,
such
disability
in
every
performance
,
Religion
for
most
part
is
wrapt
up
,
in
a
bare
exercise
of
outward
actions
of
Devotion
;
Formality
,
Ceremony
,
and
customary
performances
,
are
come
in
such
repute
that
men
easily
deceive
themselves
and
sit
down
at
ease
in
these
performances
,
without
searching
into
the
frame
of
the
Spirit
towards
God
,
or
examining
the
spring
and
motive
of
these
Duties
,
or
scope
and
end
of
their
Devotion
,
not
regarding
whether
these
duties
be
undertaken
and
performed
,
in
obedience
of
the
Command
,
in
Faith
,
in
Sense
of
Sin
,
in
Eye
to
the
Glory
of
God
,
or
remorse
for
Sin
,
in
sense
of
self
pollution
,
and
in
a
desire
of
renovation
and
assistance
to
perform
,
and
in
every
thing
to
deny
our selves
,
and
depend
on
God
by
Faith
;
but
lull
their
Consciences
for
most
part
secure
,
by
having
done
what
was
customarily
reputed
religious
performances
.
Let
a
Man
pretending
to
religion
more
than
ordinary
,
examine
himself
impartially
,
he
shall
find
such
disorder
of
Thoughts
in
religious
duties
,
such
narrow
and
scanty
apprehensions
of
God
,
such
invasion
of
his
Thoughts
and
Affections
,
diverting
him
from
the
right
,
and
leading
him
to
improper
objects
,
unruly
interruptions
,
such
scanty
performances
,
and
such
uneasiness
under
these
duties
,
that
Custom
rather
than
Conscience
(
and
Conscience
for
Self
)
if
not
carnal
Interest
at
best
,
than
for
Gods
Glory
and
Salvation
,
is
the
chief
Impulse
or
Spring
of
such
actions
.
But
as
to
the
arraigning
of
the
Affection
before
God
,
whether
placed
on
God
,
or
Lusts
;
Faith
on
Christ
for
Justification
,
and
Salvation
,
the
work
of
Mortification
,
unfeigned
Repentance
,
Christian
Patience
,
Charity
,
Brotherly
Love
,
and
new
Obedience
,
are
Riddles
,
not
only
hid
from
Carnal
apprehensions
,
and
made
mens
duties
,
but
rather
thought
nusancies
,
scare
crows
,
and
enmity
to
the
World
and
the
flesh
;
so
that
we
must
conclude
,
that
in
nature
we
are
without
streng●h
,
for
any
Righteous
performances
,
and
that
until
the
Law
of
the
Members
be
brought
under
the
Law
of
the
Spirit
,
we
can
do
no
good
thing
,
Rom.
8.6
.
For
I
know
that
in
me
,
that
is
in
my
Flesh
,
dwelleth
no
good
thing
,
for
to
will
is
present
with
me
,
but
how
to
perform
that
which
is
good
,
I
find
not
.
Rom.
7.18
.
For
I
see
a
Law
in
my
Members
,
warring
against
the
Law
of
my
Mind
,
and
bringing
me
into
Captivity
to
the
Law
of
sin
,
which
is
in
my
Members
.
Chap.
7.23
.
Here
we
have
a
clear
description
and
proof
of
mans
natural
Incapacity
for
doing
any
good
,
and
this
Incapacity
we
must
ascribe
to
the
corruption
of
the
Heart
&
Affections
,
which
had
its
rise
from
sin
in
Adam
.
Having
cleared
what
Original
Sin
in
Adam
was
,
and
how
his
Posterity
was
tainted
therewith
,
and
made
liable
to
the
fatal
Consequences
thereof
,
we
come
in
the
third
place
to
make
some
practical
Inferences
from
thence
.
First
,
If
from
the
premises
it
be
an
unquestionable
truth
,
that
Adam
was
created
in
Perfection
,
and
Integrity
,
and
that
he
fell
under
the
most
detestable
Apostacy
,
and
that
in
his
Transgression
were
complicated
all
manner
of
Sins
,
that
Nature
was
polluted
in
him
,
that
all
after
Posterity
are
tainted
with
his
guilt
,
and
made
liable
to
the
consequences
of
his
Sin
.
How
little
reason
have
the
greatest
and
richest
Men
of
the
World
,
to
boast
,
and
how
great
reason
have
they
to
humble
themselves
,
upon
reflection
of
their
Pedigree
?
For
that
their
descent
was
from
him
,
who
once
was
the
most
glorious
,
absolute
,
richest
,
and
only
Soveraign
on
Earth
,
who
for
his
Pride
,
Covetousness
,
Ingratitude
,
and
Murmuring
,
was
forfeit
,
degraded
,
made
miserable
,
and
debased
,
That
they
are
at
best
,
of
corrupted
,
adulterate
and
degenerate
blood
,
and
extraction
,
Scripture
doth
clearly
explain
this
,
Cause
Jerusalem
to
know
her
abominations
,
thy
Birth
and
thy
Nativity
is
of
the
Land
of
Canaan
,
thy
Father
was
an
Amorite
,
thy
Mother
a
Hittite
,
Ezek.
16
,
23.
This
People
was
lineally
of
Abraham
,
but
had
followed
the
Idolatry
,
and
wickedness
of
the
Amorites
and
Hittites
,
therefore
are
they
said
to
be
of
that
Pedigree
;
we
see
Christ
would
not
suffer
the
Scribes
and
Pharisees
amongst
the
Jews
,
to
claim
to
Abraham
,
because
they
did
not
his
works
,
we
see
the
Prophet
Isaiah
chargeth
the
Jews
to
be
an
adulterous
race
,
and
that
they
were
of
a
Mother
divorced
from
her
Husband
,
where
is
the
Bill
of
your
Mothers
Divorcement
,
whom
I
have
put
away
?
behold
for
your
Iniquities
,
have
you
sold
your selves
,
and
for
your
transgressions
is
your
Mother
put
away
,
Isa.
51.1
.
What
glory
is
it
to
be
of
noble
blood
,
which
for
the
worst
of
Crimes
was
attainted
,
and
to
be
of
Illustrious
birth
,
when
the
Issue
is
Adulterous
and
Spurious
?
this
is
the
Fountain
and
Spring
of
the
Blood
and
Pedigree
of
all
Mankind
,
of
higher
or
lower
degree
on
Earth
,
and
this
cross
bar
is
inherent
in
the
Scutcheon
of
all
Mortals
,
this
is
that
Mené
Tekél
,
Dan.
5.25
.
the
Motto
of
all
the
natural
Issue
of
Adam
,
and
this
stain
is
not
to
be
blotted
out
,
but
by
the
Blood
of
that
Scape
Goat
,
the
Lamb
,
Jesus
Christ
,
who
must
blot
out
the
Hand-writing
of
Ordinances
,
that
was
against
us
,
contrary
to
us
,
and
took
it
out
of
the
way
,
nailing
it
to
his
Cross
,
Col.
2.14
.
Secondly
,
This
Sin
having
such
Complication
of
all
manner
of
sin
in
it
,
and
being
the
Fountain
from
whence
came
all
manner
of
Corruption
,
look
not
on
it
as
one
single
act
,
to
be
extenuate
with
that
excuse
of
eating
only
a
little
of
forbidden
Fruit
,
but
look
on
it
,
as
a
poysoned
Fountain
,
in
which
were
lodged
all
enchantments
to
sin
,
and
that
deliberate
contraction
of
enmity
against
God
,
an
evil
Heart
of
unbelief
,
stuffed
with
malice
,
glutted
with
covetousness
,
swellen
with
pride
,
cankred
with
envy
,
fretted
with
discontent
,
and
boundless
in
desire
.
Thirdly
,
When
by
Providence
Affliction
or
Chastisement
for
sin
cometh
,
consider
,
that
before
Sin
came
,
there
was
no
sorrow
,
that
Justice
and
Judgment
must
attend
Iniquity
,
and
as
Sin
was
first
punished
by
a
deluge
of
misery
on
Mankind
,
so
the
Continuance
must
not
escape
the
like
fate
;
and
look
on
all
acts
as
coming
from
that
Fountain
of
Corruption
,
and
make
not
the
single
act
of
any
one
transgression
,
the
sole
cause
of
mourning
,
repentance
,
and
reformation
,
but
run
the
act
to
the
spring
of
the
Heart
,
and
fix
on
the
Soul
that
vehement
desire
,
fear
,
zeal
,
indignation
and
revenge
in
the
act
,
and
corruption
in
the
fountain
,
what
Indignation
,
yea
what
fear
,
what
vehement
desire
,
yea
what
zeal
,
yea
what
revenge
!
and
never
meet
with
any
sin
or
temptation
to
it
,
but
with
an
Eye
of
Jealousie
as
over
a
Pit
of
Destruction
.
Fourthly
,
When
Providence
deprives
thee
of
any
Earthly
enjoyment
,
for
the
reasons
in
Divine
Wisdom
,
murmur
not
to
be
denied
some
of
thy
desires
,
but
remember
thou
wast
guilty
in
Adam
,
of
grudging
God
the
reserving
of
the
Tree
of
Knowledge
,
and
by
thy
impatient
bearing
of
losses
thou
makest
the
old
sore
of
Adams
transgression
bleed
afresh
in
discontent
,
but
rather
let
the
memory
of
Original
Sin
,
oblige
thee
,
to
submission
,
contentment
,
sorrow
and
repentance
.
Fifthly
,
Are
all
men
guilty
of
Adams
transgression
,
and
are
of
the
same
corrupted
and
degenerate
blood
,
and
some
by
course
of
Providence
raised
to
Wealth
and
Honour
above
others
,
what
reason
then
hath
the
exalted
,
or
brother
of
high
degree
,
to
dispise
him
on
whom
the
deceitful
Riches
of
this
World
,
have
not
smiled
?
this
Man
who
dispiseth
his
Brother
,
is
forgetful
of
himself
,
as
if
not
of
the
same
blood
with
the
other
,
he
is
like
a
man
beholding
his
natural
Face
in
a
glass
,
he
beholdeth
himself
,
and
goeth
away
,
and
forgetteth
what
manner
of
Man
he
was
,
Jam.
1.23
,
24.
The
Riches
,
and
Honour
of
this
Life
,
should
not
raise
a
Man
in
esteem
of
himself
above
his
brother
,
for
what
he
hath
is
given
to
him
of
God
,
who
can
as
equally
level
him
with
his
Brother
,
and
thereby
make
him
remember
his
own
Pride
,
and
that
the
other
is
of
the
same
Blood
with
him
.
See
the
Instance
of
this
in
Nebuchadnezzar
and
many
others
.
I
Nebuchadnezzar
,
praise
and
extol
,
and
honour
the
King
of
Heaven
,
all
whose
Works
are
Truth
,
and
his
ways
Judgments
,
and
those
that
walk
in
Pride
he
is
able
to
abase
.
Dan.
4.29
.
to
the
end
.
Consider
what
the
Apostle
James
saith
of
Carnal
partiality
,
of
preferring
the
Rich
in
Gay
Clothing
,
with
a
goodly
Gold
Ring
,
and
despising
the
poor
Brother
,
and
what
arguments
he
useth
to
the
contrary
.
Are
ye
not
then
partial
in
your selves
,
and
are
become
Judges
of
evil
thoughts
?
hath
not
God
chosen
the
Poor
of
this
World
,
Rich
in
Faith
,
Heirs
of
the
Kingdom
,
which
he
hath
promised
to
those
that
love
him
,
and
ye
have
dispised
the
Poor
?
do
not
Rich
Men
oppress
you
,
and
draw
you
before
the
Judgment
Seats
,
do
not
they
blaspheme
that
worthy
name
by
which
ye
are
called
?
if
ye
fulfil
that
royal
Law
,
according
to
the
Scripture
,
(
thou
shalt
love
thy
Neighbour
as
thy self
)
ye
do
well
,
but
if
you
have
respect
to
persons
ye
sin
,
Jam.
2.
to
10.
Here
by
strong
arguments
he
proves
the
partial
preferring
the
Rich
before
the
poor
to
be
sinful
.
First
,
For
that
the
Godly
though
poor
in
this
World
,
is
the
worthier
person
in
Gods
esteem
,
in
that
he
is
chosen
of
God
,
an
heir
of
the
Kingdom
of
Glory
.
Secondly
,
That
Great
and
Rich
Men
,
are
Enemies
to
the
Godly
,
they
bring
them
before
Judgment
Seats
,
and
oppress
them
.
Thirdly
,
Rich
Men
are
not
Enemies
only
to
Godly
Men
,
but
to
God
,
and
Blaspheme
his
Holy
Name
.
Fourthly
,
That
the
royal
Law
of
God
commands
the
Duty
of
equal
love
,
love
thy
Neighbour
as
thy self
.
Wherefore
,
since
Pride
,
and
Ambition
,
was
a
cheif
ingredient
of
that
first
Fountain
of
sin
,
let
none
through
Pride
,
dispise
him
who
was
of
the
same
blood
with
himself
,
though
not
in
that
equal
Worldly
Splendor
or
Glory
,
but
consider
,
as
Pride
did
ruine
Adam
,
and
abased
all
his
Posterity
,
so
Justice
will
take
the
like
vengeance
upon
all
the
Race
of
Adam
guilty
of
the
same
Crime
.
Whoso
dispiseth
the
poor
reproacheth
his
Maker
,
Prov.
17.15
.
God
is
Maker
of
poor
and
rich
,
Prov.
22.2
.
Sixthly
,
Are
all
men
of
one
Blood
and
Family
,
and
so
Brethren
and
Members
one
of
another
?
Eph.
4.24
.
This
calls
all
men
to
mutual
Sympathy
,
mutual
Assistance
and
supply
of
one
another
,
this
is
that
express
Command
of
Christ
,
that
ye
love
one
another
as
I
have
loved
you
,
John
13.34
.
And
the
Apostle
presseth
this
most
vehemently
;
Whosoever
doeth
not
righteousness
is
not
of
God
,
neither
he
that
loveth
not
his
Brother
,
1
John
3.10
.
We
have
passed
from
Death
to
Life
if
we
love
the
Brethren
,
and
he
that
loveth
not
his
Brother
,
abideth
in
Death
;
he
that
hateth
his
Brother
is
a
murderer
and
hath
not
Eternal
Life
:
We
ought
to
Lay
down
our
Life
for
the
Brethren
,
1
Joh.
3.14
,
15
,
16.
This
Love
consists
not
only
in
the
Airy
Compliment
of
professed
and
pretended
Friendship
,
but
First
,
In
a
general
Sympathy
,
Fellow-feeling
,
and
Compassion
,
in
all
Conditions
,
and
Circumstances
Spiritual
and
Temporal
,
like
Christs
Love
to
his
Church
:
In
all
their
Afflictions
he
was
Afflicted
,
and
the
Angel
of
his
presence
saved
them
;
in
his
Love
,
and
in
his
Pity
,
he
redeemed
them
,
and
carryed
them
all
the
days
of
old
,
Isa.
63.9
.
Secondly
,
This
Love
is
extensive
to
all
wants
and
necessities
or
else
it
is
empty
and
profiteth
not
:
Whoso
hath
this
Worlds
good
,
and
seeth
his
Brother
have
need
,
and
shutteth
up
his
bowels
of
Compassion
,
how
doth
the
Love
of
God
dwell
in
him
?
1
Joh.
3.17
.
And
the
Apostle
James
is
to
the
like
purpose
,
If
a
Brother
or
a
Sister
be
naked
,
and
destitute
of
Daily
food
;
and
one
of
you
say
to
them
,
depart
in
peace
,
he
ye
warmed
and
filled
,
notwithstanding
ye
give
them
not
these
things
which
are
needful
to
the
Body
,
what
doth
it
profit
?
Jam.
15.16
.
Seventhly
,
Is
it
so
then
of
a
lamentable
truth
,
that
all
men
are
concluded
in
Adams
Apostacy
,
and
that
there
is
a
woful
Degeneracy
in
the
Soul
of
Man
,
from
that
primitive
Knowledge
,
Righteousness
,
and
Holiness
,
and
that
all
men
in
Nature
are
dead
in
Sin
,
and
have
their
Conversation
with
the
Lusts
of
the
Flesh
,
fulfilling
the
desires
thereof
,
and
of
the
mind
,
according
to
the
Course
of
this
World
,
according
to
the
Prince
of
the
Power
of
the
Air
;
the
Spirit
that
now
worketh
in
the
Children
of
Disobedience
,
and
are
by
Nature
the
Children
of
Wrath.
Eph.
2.1
,
2
,
3.
And
that
there
is
even
amongst
the
renewed
a
Law
in
the
Members
warring
against
the
Law
in
the
Mind
,
Rom.
7.23
.
Ch.
8.1
.
And
that
by
reason
of
Sin
,
the
Creature
is
Subject
to
Vanity
,
and
the
whole
Creation
groaneth
and
travelleth
in
pain
for
the
Adoption
and
Redemption
.
Rom.
8.20
,
22
,
23.
And
that
in
this
degeneracy
,
a
mans
life
is
his
burden
,
and
there
is
no
true
pleasure
under
the
Sun
,
confirmed
in
Solomons
experience
,
Therefore
I
hated
life
,
because
the
work
that
is
wrought
under
the
Sun
is
grievous
unto
me
;
for
all
is
vanity
,
and
vexation
of
Spirit
,
Eccles.
2.17
.
all
.
Seeing
then
this
Earth
is
but
a
sojourning
,
and
no
abiding
place
,
and
that
here
is
neither
Pleasure
,
Rest
,
nor
Happiness
;
how
much
is
it
mortal
mans
concern
,
anxiously
,
restlesly
,
and
with
a
believing
Impatience
to
pursue
close
after
these
two
things
?
First
,
That
as
by
one
man
Sin
entred
into
the
World
,
and
Death
by
Sin
,
so
Death
passed
upon
all
men
,
for
that
all
men
have
sinned
,
Rom.
5.12
.
And
that
as
by
the
offence
of
one
man
,
Judgment
came
upon
all
men
to
Condemnation
,
even
so
by
the
righteousness
of
one
,
the
free
gift
came
upon
all
men
to
Justification
of
life
.
Rom.
5.18
.
That
man
would
seriously
apply
himself
to
the
Throne
of
Grace
that
he
may
be
found
in
the
Faith
,
that
he
may
be
intituled
into
Eternal
Life
in
Jesus
Christ
,
that
only
mediator
;
and
for
that
the
first
Image
of
God
in
man
was
wilfully
abolished
,
or
defaced
by
man
,
that
by
the
bounty
of
Free-grace
he
may
be
begotten
again
by
the
regeneration
of
the
Spirit
,
unto
a
lively
Faith
;
and
that
he
may
put
on
the
new
man
of
Righteousness
and
True
Holiness
,
Eph.
4.
●●
.
And
may
be
renewed
in
Knowledge
after
the
Image
of
him
that
Created
it
,
Col.
3.10
.
And
may
be
set
free
from
the
Law
of
Sin
and
Death
,
by
the
Law
of
the
Spirit
of
Life
,
And
that
he
may
be
spiritually
enlightned
,
not
by
the
Spirit
of
the
World
,
but
by
the
Spirit
which
is
of
God
,
and
that
he
may
know
the
things
freely
given
of
God
,
1
Cor.
2.12
.
And
that
he
may
be
spiritually
minded
,
that
enmity
of
the
Carnal
mind
may
be
removed
so
as
he
may
no
more
mind
the
things
of
the
Flesh
,
but
the
things
of
the
Spirit
,
Rom
8.5
,
6
,
7.
That
being
raised
from
the
Death
of
Sin
by
the
Spirit
of
Christ
,
he
may
seek
these
things
that
are
above
where
Christ
is
,
Col.
3.1
.
And
may
be
accounted
to
be
called
a
Child
of
God
,
an
heir
and
Joynt
heir
with
Jesus
Christ
,
and
may
also
be
glorified
with
him
,
Rom.
8
,
17.
That
he
may
be
dead
and
crucified
in
Christ
to
Sin
and
may
also
live
with
him
in
Glory
,
Rom.
6.8
.
Secondly
,
Seeing
the
Earth
was
accursed
for
mans
sake
,
Gen.
3.17
,
18
,
19.
And
that
the
Creature
was
made
Subject
to
Vanity
,
not
willingly
,
but
by
reason
of
him
,
who
Subjected
the
same
in
hope
,
Rom.
8.20
.
And
that
the
whole
Creation
groaneth
and
travelleth
in
pain
together
,
for
redemption
from
the
bondage
of
Corruption
,
unto
the
glorious
liberty
of
the
Children
of
God
,
Rom.
8.21
,
22
,
23.
That
he
may
watch
,
and
be
always
ready
with
Oyl
in
his
Lamp
,
for
the
coming
of
the
Bridegroom
,
who
cometh
as
a
Thief
in
the
night
,
Rev.
16.15
.
And
may
earnestly
pray
that
the
Bridegroom
would
hasten
the
coming
of
his
Kingdom
,
and
the
new
Heavens
and
the
new
Earth
,
and
set
the
Sons
of
God
at
liberty
from
the
Liberty
of
Sin
and
Corruption
;
and
that
the
glad
Tydings
of
that
Heavenly
Proclamation
may
be
heard
:
Behold
the
Tabernacle
of
God
is
with
Men
,
and
God
shall
dwell
with
them
,
and
they
shall
be
his
People
,
and
God
himself
shall
be
with
them
,
and
be
their
God
.
And
God
shall
wipe
away
all
tears
from
their
Eyes
:
and
there
shall
be
no
more
Death
,
neither
Sorrow
,
nor
Crying
,
neither
shall
there
be
any
more
Pain
:
For
the
former
things
are
passed
away
,
Rev.
21.
to
6.
Having
thus
viewed
Adam
in
his
Primitive
Integrity
,
in
Glory
,
Honour
,
Righteousness
,
true
Holiness
,
and
perfect
Knowledge
,
with
absolute
Soveraignty
over
the
Creatures
,
the
Darling
and
Friend
of
God
,
and
all
the
Creation
at
Unity
and
Peace
with
him
and
in
Subjection
to
him
,
and
in
Amity
amongst
themselves
:
And
afterwards
by
Man's
falling
from
God
,
Man
the
declared
Enemy
of
God
,
and
by
a
guard
of
Angels
barred
out
of
Paradise
,
deprived
of
his
Soveraignty
,
and
Enmity
sowed
between
the
Creatures
,
and
the
Earth
accursed
,
and
the
Creation
brought
under
Bondage
,
and
the
Posterity
of
Adam
(
once
the
apparent
Heir
of
all
Righteousness
,
true
Holiness
,
Knowledge
,
Honour
,
Glory
,
and
Soveraignty
over
the
Creatures
)
disabled
and
cut
off
from
that
glorious
succession
,
and
exposed
unto
all
misery
and
under
the
servitude
of
Sin
and
Wrath
,
Rom.
3.23
.
Eph.
2.3
.
And
in
place
of
that
Unity
of
the
Sons
of
God
,
and
shouting
together
for
joy
;
nothing
to
be
seen
or
heard
,
but
Subjects
rebelling
against
their
Soveraign
,
and
the
whole
Creation
Split
in
Enmity
,
and
Envy
,
Malice
,
Oppression
,
and
Unrighteousness
,
to
have
filled
the
whole
Earth
;
where
is
that
corner
of
the
World
,
where
ambition
for
Dominion
,
Covetousness
for
Wealth
,
private
or
publick
animosities
,
have
not
drowned
the
sense
of
all
comfortable
enjoyments
?
Man
raging
against
the
Creatures
,
and
they
against
him
,
and
each
in
contention
,
devouring
one
another
,
and
nothing
to
be
seen
,
but
a
woful
Convulsion
,
and
dismal
complexion
,
and
the
degenerate
frame
of
that
first
and
beautiful
Fabrick
of
the
Creation
,
from
its
so
late
purity
and
glory
.
This
then
being
the
Tragical
Condition
of
all
Mortals
Subject
to
Sin
and
Misery
,
as
entailed
on
them
from
the
Inherent
Corruption
of
Nature
,
Job
5.6
.
Who
can
with-hold
the
Churches
lamentation
,
How
hath
the
Lord
covered
the
Daughter
of
Sion
,
with
a
Cloud
in
his
anger
,
and
cast
down
from
Heaven
to
Earth
,
the
beauty
of
Israel
,
and
remembred
not
his
foot-stool
,
in
the
day
of
his
anger
,
what
thing
shall
I
take
witness
for
thee
,
what
shall
I
liken
unto
thee
O
Daughter
of
Jerusalem
,
what
shall
I
equal
unto
thee
,
that
I
may
comfort
thee
,
O
Virgin
Daughter
of
Zion
,
for
thy
breach
is
great
like
the
Sea
,
who
can
heal
it
?
Lam.
2.1
,
to
the
end
.
How
is
the
Gold
become
dim
,
how
is
the
most
fine
Gold
changed
?
the
Stones
of
the
Sanctuary
are
poured
out
in
every
Street
,
the
pretious
Sons
of
Zion
comparable
to
fine
Gold
,
how
are
they
esteemed
as
Earthern
Pitchers
,
the
work
of
the
hands
of
the
Potter
?
Lam.
4.1
,
2
,
all
.
And
with
the
Holy
King
and
Psalmist
heavily
lament
,
wo
is
me
that
I
sojourn
in
Mese●●
,
and
dwell
in
the
Tents
of
Kedar
,
Psalm
120.5
.
This
being
the
universal
state
of
Misery
to
all
Mankind
as
in
the
place
before
cited
,
Man
is
born
unto
troubles
as
the
sparks
fly
upward
.
It
being
no
more
natural
,
to
the
Sparks
to
come
out
of
fire
and
fly
up
,
then
to
man
born
in
Sin
,
to
meet
with
sorrow
and
misery
,
and
therefore
all
Men
should
Copy
out
the
Prophets
methods
and
wish
,
Oh
that
my
head
were
Waters
,
and
mine
Eyes
a
Fountain
of
Tears
,
that
I
might
weep
,
day
and
night
,
for
the
slain
of
my
People
,
Oh
that
I
had
in
the
Wilderness
a
lodging
place
,
of
way
faring
Men
,
that
I
might
leave
my
People
and
go
from
them
,
for
they
be
all
Adulterers
,
an
assembly
of
treacherous
Men
,
and
they
bend
their
Tongues
like
their
bows
for
lies
,
but
they
are
not
valiant
for
the
Truth
upon
Earth
;
for
they
proceed
from
Evil
to
Evil
,
and
know
not
me
,
saith
the
Lord
,
take
ye
heed
every
one
to
his
Neighbour
,
and
trust
ye
not
in
any
brother
,
for
every
Brother
will
utterly
supplant
,
and
every
Neighbour
will
walk
with
Slanders
,
they
weary
themselves
to
commit
Iniquity
,
thine
habitation
is
in
the
midst
of
deceit
,
through
deceit
they
refuse
to
know
me
saith
the
Lord
,
Jer.
9.1
,
to
7.
And
should
also
with
the
Church
,
arise
,
cry
out
in
the
night
,
in
the
beginning
of
the
Watches
,
pour
out
thy
Heart
like
Water
before
the
Face
of
the
Lord
,
lift
up
thy
Hands
towards
him
,
for
the
Life
of
thy
young
Children
,
that
faint
for
hunger
in
the
top
of
every
Street
,
Lam.
2.19
.
And
with
the
same
Prophet
Jeremiah
,
Rachel
weeping
for
her
Children
,
and
refused
to
be
comforted
because
they
were
not
,
Jer.
31.25
.
Now
if
the
holy
Prophet
was
thus
in
an
Agony
of
grief
,
for
the
Sin
and
Misery
of
one
Nation
,
and
People
,
and
the
Church
for
her
private
state
,
and
the
holy
King
for
his
uneasiness
under
such
Companions
;
how
much
more
reason
hath
every
Son
of
Adam
,
not
,
only
to
mourn
for
,
and
bewail
his
private
guilt
,
and
misery
,
but
also
to
lye
low
in
self
abasement
,
humiliation
,
repentance
,
and
bitter
Complaints
of
the
universal
misery
of
all
mankind
as
Sons
of
Wrath
by
Nature
because
of
Sin
?
This
being
the
dismal
Estate
and
Condition
of
Man
by
Nature
,
in
which
is
too
great
matter
of
mourning
,
and
lamentation
,
methinks
I
hear
the
loud
sounding
of
bitter
groaning
,
under
the
subjection
and
bondage
of
the
Creation
,
Rom.
8.22
.
And
a
voice
grievously
putting
the
question
,
Is
the
plant
of
renown
of
Gods
Creation
utterly
cut
off
?
Hath
the
Lord
forgot
to
be
gracious
,
will
he
be
favourable
no
more
,
are
his
tender
Mercies
clean
gone
for
ever
?
Psal.
77.7
,
8
,
9.
Psal.
85.5
.
Psal.
89.46
.
In
answer
to
which
I
was
led
to
that
place
,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
,
refrain
thy
voice
from
weeping
,
and
thine
Eyes
from
tears
,
for
thy
works
shall
be
rewarded
,
and
they
shall
come
again
from
the
Land
of
the
Enemy
,
and
there
is
hope
in
thine
end
,
and
thy
Children
shall
come
again
to
their
own
Land
,
Jer.
31.16
,
17.
And
while
in
deep
contemplation
of
this
consolatory
voice
,
and
plunged
with
reflections
on
Mans
Incapacity
,
to
reconcile
himself
to
God
;
and
of
the
apparent
impossibility
,
I
was
led
to
that
of
the
Prerogative
of
God
,
With
Man
this
is
impossible
,
but
with
God
all
things
are
possible
,
Mat.
19.26
.
And
to
that
pretious
Truth
,
My
Thoughts
are
not
your
Thoughts
,
nor
my
Ways
your
Ways
,
saith
the
Lord
,
for
as
the
Heavens
are
higher
than
the
Earth
,
so
are
my
Thoughts
higher
than
your
Thoughts
,
and
my
Ways
than
your
Ways
,
Isa.
55.8
,
9.
And
being
further
plunged
in
the
deep
contemplation
of
Mans
Rebellion
,
and
of
the
Justice
of
God
,
which
requires
Attonement
for
Sin
,
and
finding
Man
had
nothing
wherewith
to
come
before
the
Lord
,
to
appease
the
wrath
of
an
Omnipotent
,
Holy
and
Dishonoured
Majesty
,
I
was
lost
between
the
belief
of
his
Faithfulness
who
had
promised
,
and
the
apparent
impossibility
;
I
was
carried
to
that
Scripture
,
Who
hath
saved
us
,
and
called
us
with
an
holy
calling
,
not
according
to
our
works
,
but
according
to
his
own
purpose
,
and
Grace
,
which
was
given
us
in
Christ
Jesus
,
before
the
World
began
,
2
Tim.
1.9
.
And
to
that
other
Scripture
,
According
as
he
hath
chosen
us
in
him
,
before
the
Foundations
of
the
World
,
that
we
should
be
holy
and
without
blame
before
him
in
love
,
Eph.
1.4
.
In
hope
of
Eternal
Life
,
which
God
that
cannot
lie
,
promised
before
the
World
began
,
Tit.
1.2
.
And
to
that
other
clear
truth
,
for
as
much
as
ye
know
,
that
ye
are
not
redeemed
with
corruptible
things
,
as
Silver
and
Gold
,
but
with
the
pretious
blood
of
Christ
,
as
a
Lamb
without
blemish
,
and
without
spot
;
who
verily
was
fore-ordained
before
the
Foundations
of
the
World
,
but
was
manifest
in
these
last
times
in
you
,
1
Pet.
1.18
,
19
,
20.
And
being
also
carried
to
view
that
Scripture
,
And
I
will
put
enmity
between
thee
and
the
Woman
,
and
between
thy
Seed
,
and
her
Seed
;
It
shall
bruise
thy
Head
and
thou
shalt
bruise
his
Heel
,
Gen.
3.15
.
by
all
which
,
I
was
brought
to
understand
that
the
same
Eternal
Wisdom
and
Council
of
God
,
whereby
at
first
Man
was
created
in
the
Image
of
God
,
Gen.
1.26
,
27.
by
which
the
Fall
of
Man
was
foreseen
,
the
Restoration
of
Man
to
the
same
Image
of
God
was
also
decreed
,
from
all
Eternity
by
Gods
Eternal
goodness
and
free
bounty
,
and
by
means
above
the
reach
of
Man
to
contrive
,
or
his
power
to
accomplish
,
viz.
by
Jesus
Christs
taking
upon
him
the
Humane
Nature
,
and
shedding
his
blood
to
death
,
to
expiate
the
guilt
of
Mans
Sin
,
as
in
that
of
the
forecited
testimony
of
the
Apostle
Peter
.
This
then
being
the
unfolding
of
that
great
mistery
of
Mans
Redemption
,
and
Eternal
Salvation
by
Jesus
Christ
,
as
by
Gods
Grace
shall
be
more
fully
explained
in
the
ensuing
Discourse
;
If
the
reflection
upon
the
miserable
Estate
of
Man
in
the
foregoing
Description
,
justly
occasioned
and
called
for
,
from
all
men
,
deep
humiliation
;
sorrow
and
repentance
,
how
great
Reason
have
all
Men
,
with
all
adoration
,
humility
,
and
thankfulness
,
to
cry
out
with
the
Holy
Apostle
,
Oh
the
depth
of
the
Riches
,
both
of
the
Wisdom
and
Knowledge
of
God!
how
unsearchable
are
his
Judgments
,
and
his
Ways
past
finding
out
,
for
who
hath
known
the
Mind
of
the
Lord
,
or
who
hath
been
his
Counsellor
?
Rom.
11.33
,
34.
And
with
the
same
Apostle
,
That
ye
being
rooted
and
grounded
in
love
,
may
be
able
to
comprehend
with
all
Saints
,
what
is
the
breadth
,
and
length
,
and
depth
,
and
heighth
,
and
to
know
the
love
of
Christ
which
passeth
Knowledge
,
that
ye
may
be
filled
with
all
the
fulness
of
God
,
Eph.
3.17
,
18
,
19.
And
to
admire
Infinite
Goodness
with
the
Holy
Prophet
,
For
since
the
beginning
of
the
World
,
Man
hath
not
heard
,
nor
perceived
by
the
Ear
,
neither
hath
the
Eye
seen
,
O
God
besides
thee
,
what
he
hath
prepared
for
him
,
Isa.
64.4
.
And
further
of
the
mistery
of
this
love
,
read
1
Tim.
3.16
.
Psalm
139.17
,
18.
Having
thus
viewed
the
first
estate
of
Man
in
his
Innocence
,
and
his
estate
of
Apostacy
from
God
,
and
being
informed
of
the
mistery
of
Gods
Love
,
and
eternal
good
Will
to
Man
,
in
Christ
Jesus
,
we
come
next
to
consider
,
how
in
infinite
Wisdom
the
Redemption
of
Man
is
contrived
.
We
have
already
discovered
how
God
of
his
bounty
,
made
man
in
a
happy
and
glorious
estate
after
his
own
Image
,
and
upon
the
Condition
and
Covenant
of
obedience
,
he
was
made
Lord
of
all
the
sublunary
Creatures
,
and
that
God
putting
Mans
Stock
in
his
own
hand
,
and
though
he
was
sufficiently
enabled
to
perform
Obedience
,
nevertheless
through
the
Concupisence
of
his
Heart
he
broke
his
Allegiance
to
God
,
and
incurred
to
himself
and
posterity
the
forfeiture
of
all
the
glorious
Dignities
and
Priviledges
given
to
him
,
and
he
and
his
Posterity
were
concluded
under
Misery
and
Wrath
,
because
of
Sin
,
so
that
having
no
capacity
in
himself
to
be
reconciled
to
God
,
and
retrieve
his
loss
,
the
Infinite
Wisdom
and
Bounty
of
God
from
all
Eternity
,
as
above
is
discovered
,
did
determine
mans
Restoration
to
a
better
and
surer
Estate
and
Condition
,
than
what
he
was
in
at
his
first
Creation
,
and
that
same
Infinite
Wisdom
foreseeing
that
Man
having
corrupted
his
Way
and
Heart
,
the
Fountain
of
Actions
,
And
that
the
Thoughts
and
Imaginations
of
his
Heart
were
evil
and
only
evil
continually
,
Gen
6.5
.
And
that
his
Heart
was
deceitful
and
desperately
wicked
,
Jer.
17.9
.
And
though
he
intended
Mans
Restoration
and
Eternal
Happiness
,
yet
because
of
the
pravity
of
Mans
Heart
,
he
was
neither
to
be
treated
with
upon
his
own
Integrity
,
nor
fit
to
be
trusted
with
a
new
Stock
in
his
own
strength
,
and
therefore
Heavenly
Wisdom
,
appoints
the
only
begotten
Son
of
God
,
and
Second
Person
of
the
Holy
Trinity
to
be
a
Mediator
for
Man
,
and
by
him
enters
into
an
everlasting
Covenant
with
Man
,
which
shall
be
demonstrated
in
the
ensuing
Discourse
,
and
that
as
well
to
satisfie
Divine
Justice
for
Mans
Transgression
,
as
to
secure
to
Man
the
future
Stock
of
Gods
bounty
,
granted
unto
him
by
vertue
of
this
New
and
Second
Covenant
,
and
what
this
Covenant
is
and
the
terms
of
it
shall
be
the
next
Subject
of
Discourse
.
This
Covenant
commonly
called
the
Covenant
of
Grace
:
is
mutual
between
God
and
Man
through
the
Mediator
Jesus
Christ
,
who
in
Scripture
is
called
the
Mediator
of
the
New
Covenant
:
considering
this
Covenant
,
we
shall
First
,
Take
notice
of
the
freedom
thereof
.
Secondly
,
Of
the
terms
of
it
.
First
,
As
to
the
freedom
,
It
being
apparent
that
God
of
his
Free-Will
and
Goodness
,
without
any
tye
,
necessity
,
or
obligation
upon
him
,
for
his
own
Glory
,
Created
the
World
and
Man
,
in
that
glorious
and
stately
Condition
as
we
have
heard
,
and
that
Man
by
his
Rebellion
departing
from
God
,
had
incurred
the
execution
of
Justice
upon
himself
,
and
all
after
Posterity
,
and
that
the
Pravity
of
Mans
Nature
was
such
,
that
it
grieved
and
repented
God
that
he
had
made
Man
,
Gen.
6.6
.
There
lay
no
obligation
upon
God
to
restore
lost
Man
,
but
that
God
intending
to
make
Bounty
and
Mercy
,
as
it
were
,
to
triumph
over
Justice
,
and
magnifie
his
Infinite
goodness
;
by
the
Council
of
Heaven
,
this
mystery
of
Christs
love
is
contrived
,
by
which
Justice
is
satisfied
,
and
Man
is
not
only
relieved
from
the
servitude
of
Sin
,
and
delivered
from
wrath
to
come
,
and
insured
in
a
better
estate
than
what
he
was
in
at
first
,
but
also
is
made
Heir
to
all
the
most
excellent
priviledges
contained
in
this
new
Covenant
,
which
shall
be
branched
forch
in
the
ensuing
Discourse
.
The
frequent
testimonies
of
the
Spirit
in
the
New
Testament
,
witness
the
freedom
of
this
Covenant
.
Having
Predestinated
us
to
the
Adoption
of
Children
by
Jesus
Christ
to
himself
according
to
the
good
pleasure
of
his
Will
,
Eph.
1.5
.
But
God
who
is
rich
in
Mercy
,
for
his
great
love
wherewith
he
hath
loved
us
,
even
when
we
were
dead
in
sins
,
hath
he
quickened
us
together
in
Christ
;
by
Grace
ye
are
saved
,
Eph.
2.4
,
5
,
11.
And
not
by
Works
of
Righteousness
which
we
have
done
,
but
according
to
his
Mercy
he
saved
us
,
by
the
washing
of
Regeneration
,
and
renewing
of
the
Holy
Ghost
,
which
he
shed
on
us
,
abundantly
,
through
Jesus
Christ
our
Saviour
,
that
being
Justified
by
his
Grace
,
we
should
be
made
Heirs
according
to
the
hope
of
Eternal
Life
,
Titus
3.5
,
6
,
7.
For
all
have
sinned
and
come
short
of
the
Glory
of
God
,
being
justified
freely
by
his
Grace
,
through
the
Redemption
that
is
in
Christ
Jesus
,
whom
God
hath
set
forth
,
to
be
a
propitiation
through
Faith
in
his
blood
,
to
declare
his
Righteousness
for
the
remission
of
sins
,
that
are
past
,
through
the
forbearance
of
God
,
to
declare
his
righteousness
that
he
may
be
just
,
and
the
justifier
of
him
that
believeth
in
Jesus
,
Rom.
3.21
,
to
the
end
.
When
we
were
yet
without
strength
in
due
time
Christ
died
for
the
ungodly
,
God
commendeth
his
love
towards
us
,
in
that
,
while
we
were
yet
Sinners
,
Christ
died
for
us
,
for
if
when
we
were
Enemies
,
we
were
reconciled
to
God
by
the
death
of
his
Son
,
much
more
being
reconciled
we
shall
be
saved
by
his
Life
,
Rom
5.6
,
to
11.
Who
was
delivered
for
our
offences
,
and
was
raised
again
for
our
Justification
,
Rom.
4.25
.
and
other
innumerable
places
of
Scripture
,
as
Rom.
9.11
,
15
,
16.
Ezek.
16.
to
15
,
and
Ezek.
36.17
,
to
33.
James
1.17
.
By
all
which
we
see
the
blessing
of
this
Covenant
coming
freely
of
Grace
,
by
the
Council
of
Heaven
,
Christ
undertaking
for
impotent
,
helpless
sinners
,
and
enemies
,
and
this
undertaking
approved
and
accepted
of
,
by
the
forbearance
of
God
and
the
suffering
of
Christ
,
coming
as
a
propitiation
and
satisfaction
to
Justice
for
Mans
offences
,
who
was
in
no
capacity
to
help
himself
,
the
freedom
and
excellency
of
this
love
of
Christ
in
this
new
Covenant
appears
,
yet
more
particularly
in
these
respects
.
First
,
As
man
was
of
himself
incapable
to
make
satisfaction
to
Justice
,
and
reconcile
himself
to
God
,
so
he
was
not
fit
to
be
treated
with
by
God
in
his
own
person
,
because
he
had
altogether
defiled
himself
,
and
was
of
no
Integrity
,
therefore
Jesus
Christ
becomes
Mans
Surety
to
God
,
to
perform
for
him
the
Conditions
on
Mans
part
,
which
he
doth
by
offering
himself
up
to
Justice
for
Sin
,
Rom.
4.25
.
And
by
his
Spirit
of
Grace
enabling
Man
to
do
spiritual
homage
and
obedience
to
God
,
and
by
so
much
was
Jesus
made
the
Surety
of
a
better
Testament
,
Heb.
2.22
.
Secondly
,
Christ
doth
not
onely
become
Mans
Surety
,
but
actually
clears
and
discharges
them
from
the
debt
of
Sin
to
Justice
,
and
frees
Sinners
from
the
penalty
of
eternal
wrath
for
Sin
,
for
he
hath
made
him
to
be
sin
for
us
,
who
knew
no
sin
,
that
we
might
be
made
the
Righteousness
of
God
in
him
,
2
Cor.
5.21
.
Herein
doth
the
Suretyship
of
Christ
for
Man
differ
from
the
suretyship
amongst
Men
,
for
that
amongst
Men
,
when
one
becometh
Surety
for
another
,
he
contracts
for
relief
from
him
whose
security
he
is
,
and
only
lends
his
Credit
for
a
time
,
but
will
not
pay
the
debt
for
him
,
if
he
can
by
Law
avoid
it
,
and
if
he
be
constrained
to
pay
it
,
he
will
force
relief
from
the
other
if
he
be
able
,
and
if
not
able
,
will
treat
him
with
all
severity
for
his
own
relief
;
but
Christ
Jesus
neither
expects
or
desires
any
satisfaction
or
relief
,
but
freely
of
his
own
good
Will
pays
the
Debt
and
expects
no
return
but
the
humble
and
thankful
acknowledgment
and
improvement
of
the
mercy
of
forgiveness
and
priviledges
obtained
by
him
to
the
debtor
.
Thirdly
,
He
becomes
a
Curse
for
sinners
,
and
frees
them
from
the
Curse
due
for
their
sins
,
Christ
hath
redeemed
us
from
the
Curse
of
the
Law
being
made
a
Curse
for
us
,
Gal.
3.13
.
For
it
is
Written
,
Cursed
is
every
one
that
hangeth
on
a
Tree
,
Deut.
21.23
.
Fourthly
,
He
doth
not
only
free
us
from
the
Curse
for
Sin
,
and
Punishment
of
Justice
,
but
also
frees
them
from
all
Imputation
of
guilt
for
Sin
,
and
obtains
the
condemnatory
Sentence
of
Justice
,
against
them
,
to
be
cancelled
and
nailed
to
his
Cross
of
Satisfaction
to
Justice
,
that
the
same
shall
never
retort
upon
them
to
their
prejudice
,
And
you
being
dead
in
your
Sins
,
and
the
Uncircumcision
of
the
Flesh
,
hath
he
quickned
together
with
him
,
having
forgiven
you
all
Trespasses
,
blotting
out
the
Hand-writing
of
Ordinances
,
that
was
against
us
,
which
was
contrary
to
us
,
and
took
it
out
of
the
way
nailing
it
to
his
Cross
,
Colossians
2.13
,
14.
Herein
also
is
a
second
difference
between
Christs
love
to
me
,
above
that
amongst
men
,
for
when
a
surety
is
obliged
to
pay
the
Debt
of
another
,
he
taketh
Assigments
to
the
Creditors
Debt
,
and
keeps
it
on
foot
against
his
Friend
,
either
to
force
satisfaction
from
him
,
or
to
keep
him
in
constant
trouble
,
fear
,
danger
,
and
disquiet
of
mind
,
but
Christ
doth
not
only
,
early
,
chearfully
,
and
willingly
pay
the
debt
,
but
also
cancels
all
the
instruments
of
payment
,
and
puts
the
debt
in
utter
oblivion
.
And
remembers
their
sins
no
more
,
Isa.
43.25
.
and
quiets
their
Thoughts
from
the
fear
of
their
danger
,
or
after
trouble
for
their
Debts
.
Fifthly
,
He
doth
not
only
satisfie
Justice
,
take
off
the
Curse
,
and
procure
them
Indemnity
,
but
also
procures
the
Imputation
of
Righteousness
to
them
,
as
he
was
made
sin
for
sinner
,
though
he
knew
no
sin
,
so
he
makes
them
righteous
through
him
,
though
they
were
altogether
unrighteous
in
themselves
.
And
he
received
the
Sign
of
Circumcision
,
a
sign
of
the
Righteousness
of
Faith
,
which
he
had
yet
being
uncircumcised
,
that
he
might
be
the
Father
of
all
them
that
believe
,
though
they
be
not
circumcised
,
that
the
righteousness
might
be
imputed
to
them
also
;
now
it
was
not
written
for
his
sake
alone
,
that
it
was
imputed
to
him
,
but
for
us
also
to
whom
it
shall
be
imputed
,
if
we
believe
in
him
who
raised
up
Jesus
our
Lord
from
the
dead
,
who
was
delivered
for
our
offences
,
and
was
raised
again
for
our
Justification
,
Rom.
4.11
,
24
,
25.
Herein
is
manifest
the
excellency
of
Christs
love
to
sinners
above
any
thing
amongst
men
,
for
men
commonly
upbraid
others
with
their
good
offices
done
,
and
if
one
man
suffer
the
least
injury
from
another
,
especially
in
paying
a
debt
for
him
,
the
same
is
not
only
a
continual
reproach
,
but
prejudice
so
far
prevails
,
that
they
never
afterwards
assist
them
in
any
good
office
,
but
rather
defame
and
lessen
their
reputation
,
than
advance
them
to
any
good
,
though
it
may
be
in
their
power
;
but
Christ
glorieth
in
the
good
Office
done
,
and
is
so
far
from
upbraiding
his
poor
friends
,
Jam.
1.5
.
That
he
will
not
only
have
all
names
of
reproach
(
from
their
former
transgressions
)
taken
off
,
Isa.
54.4
.
but
he
will
have
them
farther
advanced
,
and
though
they
were
in
themselves
unrighteous
,
he
will
have
his
own
righteousness
imputed
to
them
,
as
in
the
foregoing
Scripture
,
2
Cor.
5.21
.
and
is
so
tender
of
their
reputation
,
that
he
will
have
all
their
deformities
covered
and
washed
away
in
his
own
blood
,
Rev.
7.14
.
Who
gave
himself
for
us
that
he
might
redeem
us
from
all
Iniquity
,
and
purify
to
himself
a
peculiar
people
zealous
of
good
works
,
Tit.
2.23
,
24.
Who
gave
himself
for
us
,
that
he
might
deliver
us
from
this
present
evil
World
,
according
to
the
Will
of
God
and
our
Father
,
Gal.
1.4
.
We
do
not
read
in
Scripture
that
Christ
upbraids
any
Repenting
Sinner
with
their
Sins
committed
before
their
Conversion
,
Mary
Magdalen
after
her
Conversion
was
not
reproached
with
uncleanness
,
Peter
with
denial
of
Christ
,
nor
Paul
for
his
vehement
persecuting
of
him
.
This
of
upbraiding
or
reproaching
the
Penitent
with
their
former
transgressions
is
clear
contrary
to
the
Method
God
takes
with
his
People
,
for
in
that
famous
Scripture
,
Eze.
33
,
The
Spirit
of
God
tells
us
the
Righteousness
of
the
Sinner
shall
not
justify
him
without
Repentance
and
new
Obedience
,
When
I
shall
say
to
the
Righteous
he
shall
surely
live
,
if
he
trust
to
his
own
Righteousness
and
commit
Iniquity
,
all
his
Righteousness
shall
not
be
remembred
,
but
for
his
Iniquity
that
he
hath
commited
he
shall
dye
for
it
,
verse
13.
And
on
the
other
hand
the
Sins
of
the
Penitent
shall
not
be
remembred
against
them
.
If
the
wicked
restore
the
pledge
,
give
again
that
which
he
hath
robbed
,
and
walk
in
the
Statutes
of
Life
,
without
committing
Iniquity
,
he
shall
surely
live
,
he
shall
not
dye
,
none
of
his
Sins
that
he
hath
committed
shall
be
mentioned
unto
him
,
he
hath
done
that
which
is
lawful
and
right
,
he
shall
surely
live
,
ver.
15
,
16.
The
Lord
is
a
Spirit
of
meekness
,
tender
hearted
and
compassionate
,
and
he
knoweth
that
the
regenerate
are
a
people
afflicted
and
broken
in
Heart
for
their
Sins
,
and
under
a
continual
sense
of
being
under
a
body
of
death
,
and
that
they
often
want
the
Oil
of
Joy
for
mourning
,
and
the
garment
of
praise
for
the
spirit
of
heaviness
,
Isa.
61.3
.
To
support
them
under
their
fainting
fits
,
a
wounded
Spirit
who
can
bear
?
therefore
in
his
gracious
condescension
he
ministers
consolation
to
his
People
.
Thus
saith
the
high
and
lofty
one
,
that
inhabiteth
Eternity
,
whose
name
is
holy
,
I
dwell
in
the
high
and
holy
place
,
with
him
also
that
is
of
a
contrite
and
humble
Spirit
,
to
revive
the
Spirit
of
the
humble
,
and
to
revive
the
Heart
of
the
contrite
ones
,
for
I
will
not
contend
for
ever
,
neither
will
I
be
always
wroth
for
the
Spirit
should
fail
before
me
,
and
the
Souls
which
I
have
made
,
Isa.
57.15
,
16.
From
whence
we
may
have
these
two
Lessons
.
First
,
A
Lesson
of
Caution
,
Humiliation
,
and
Watchfulness
to
the
Godly
and
Penitent
.
Secondly
,
An
advice
against
censoriousness
and
rash
judging
of
others
.
First
,
As
to
Godly
and
Penitent
,
hast
thou
upon
serious
enquiry
into
thine
own
Heart
,
Affections
,
and
Conversation
,
found
that
Godly
sorrow
and
repentance
for
sin
spoken
of
,
2
Cor.
7.9
,
10
,
11.
And
explained
in
this
ensuing
Discourse
,
Page
.
And
hast
found
Faith
warranting
thee
to
believe
that
Christ
Jesus
who
knew
no
sin
,
is
made
sin
for
thee
,
2
Cor.
5.21
.
And
thou
made
the
Righteousness
of
God
in
him
,
and
that
the
Hand-writing
of
Ordinances
of
Gods
Justice
as
to
thee
,
is
by
him
blotted
out
,
Col.
2.13
,
14.
Then
consider
,
First
,
What
thou
art
called
unto
,
That
as
ye
have
learned
Christ
Jesus
,
so
walk
ye
in
him
.
Hath
he
made
thee
Righteousness
who
was
dead
in
trespasses
and
sins
,
not
by
thine
own
work
of
Righteousness
,
but
of
his
Grace
,
and
by
his
Power
of
Regeneration
,
art
thou
justified
)
not
by
the
Law
of
thy
Works
,
but
by
Grace
and
Faith
in
Jesus
Christ
,
Romans
3.27
,
28.
T
,
hy
works
are
only
Obedience
,
Faith
and
Holiness
which
are
given
to
thee
by
him
,
and
though
they
neither
have
justified
nor
can
justify
thee
,
they
are
thy
duties
,
and
what
thou
canst
do
is
but
duty
,
and
thou
shouldst
account
thy self
an
unprofitable
Servant
as
to
God
,
Luke
17.10
.
And
though
in
the
acceptance
of
God
through
Jesus
Christ
,
thou
art
accounted
Righteous
,
thou
must
continue
in
holy
duties
,
in
all
manner
of
conversation
,
and
must
not
continue
in
Sin
,
that
Grace
may
abound
,
but
as
being
dead
to
sin
and
crucified
in
Christ
,
thou
shouldest
walk
in
newness
of
life
to
the
destruction
of
the
body
of
Death
,
that
we
may
live
with
Christ
,
Let
not
therefore
Sin
reign
in
your
Mortal
bodies
,
that
you
should
obey
it
in
the
lusts
thereof
,
neither
yield
ye
your
Members
as
Instruments
of
unrighteousness
to
Sin
,
but
yield
unto
God
as
those
that
are
alive
from
the
dead
,
and
your
Members
as
Instruments
of
Righteousness
unto
God
;
and
sin
not
,
because
thou
art
not
under
the
Law
but
under
Grace
,
Rom.
6.
to
16.
Secondly
,
Art
thou
in
thy
apprehensions
renewed
to
God
,
and
hast
a
loathing
sense
of
Corruptions
,
is
the
Bond-woman
of
Sin
and
Satan
,
cast
out
by
the
power
of
Regeneration
and
Grace
,
leave
not
thy
house
empty
,
but
get
it
freshly
stockt
with
increase
of
Grace
,
consider
what
Christ
saith
of
the
Man
out
of
which
the
Devil
was
cast
out
,
that
if
he
find
the
House
empty
,
he
will
return
with
seven
Devils
worse
than
himself
,
and
the
last
state
of
that
man
will
be
worse
than
the
first
,
Luk.
11.24
,
25
,
26.
Be
instant
therefore
in
Prayer
to
God
for
increase
of
Grace
,
and
Guard
against
old
favourite
Lusts
and
Corruptions
,
that
they
return
not
again
to
entangle
thee
to
Folly
,
take
the
Apostles
advice
,
be
sober
,
be
vigilant
,
because
your
Adversary
the
Devil
as
a
roaring
Lion
,
walketh
about
seeking
whom
he
may
devour
,
whom
resist
stedfast
in
the
Faith
,
1
Pet.
8.9
.
Thirdly
,
Art
thou
Righteous
to
God
by
Christ
Jesus
,
not
by
thine
own
works
and
power
,
be
humble
in
the
sense
of
thy
own
incapacity
and
insufficiency
for
any
good
in
thy self
,
and
say
with
that
holy
Apostle
.
For
I
know
that
in
me
,
that
is
in
my
Flesh
there
dwelleth
no
good
thing
,
for
to
will
is
present
with
me
,
but
how
to
perform
that
which
is
good
that
I
know
not
,
for
the
good
that
I
would
I
do
not
,
but
the
evil
which
I
would
not
that
I
do
:
for
I
find
a
Law
,
that
when
I
would
do
good
,
evil
is
present
with
me
.
O
wretched
man
that
I
am
!
Who
shall
deliver
me
from
the
Body
of
this
death
?
Rom.
7.18
,
to
25.
And
be
deeply
sensible
of
the
weakness
and
imperfection
of
all
thy
Graces
and
Attainments
,
as
rotten
Garments
and
menstruous
Clouts
,
as
in
and
from
thee
,
and
that
in
thy self
there
is
no
soundness
,
but
uncleanness
from
the
sole
of
the
Foot
to
the
top
of
the
head
,
Isa.
1.6
.
Ch.
64.6
.
Secondly
,
As
to
censoriousness
and
rash
judging
the
Scripture
tells
us
,
that
offences
must
come
,
but
wo
to
them
by
whom
they
come
,
Luke
17.1
.
And
as
none
are
more
obnoxious
to
be
slandered
,
reviled
and
evil
reported
of
,
and
be
treated
censoriously
,
and
uncharitably
than
the
Godly
,
this
they
may
remember
for
their
Comfort
and
Patience
,
that
the
Disciple
must
not
expect
better
entertainment
than
his
Master
,
nor
the
Servant
than
his
Lord
,
and
as
Christ
was
reviled
with
being
a
friend
to
Publicans
and
Sinners
,
a
Wine-bibber
and
a
Drunkard
,
and
that
he
did
cast
out
Devils
by
Belzebub
the
Prince
of
Devils
.
Luke
7.32
,
33
,
34.
So
may
the
Children
of
God
contentedly
sit
down
under
the
uncharitable
constructions
of
the
Enemies
of
Truth
,
after
the
example
of
Christ
,
who
when
he
was
reviled
,
reviled
not
again
,
when
he
suffered
he
threatned
not
,
but
committed
himself
to
him
that
judgeth
righteously
,
1
Pet.
2.21
,
22
,
23.
As
the
Children
of
God
when
they
do
well
and
suffer
for
it
,
are
called
to
suffer
patiently
as
following
Christs
example
in
the
foregoing
Scripture
,
so
the
uncharitable
and
censorious
Rabsecahs
whose
business
is
to
ridicule
the
Truth
of
God
,
disparage
Religion
,
and
load
the
zealous
for
God
,
with
reproach
and
infamy
,
Isa.
36.
Chap.
37.8
,
to
14.
should
do
well
to
remember
that
uncharitable
censoriousness
is
a
great
sin
against
God
,
and
to
take
on
them
to
charge
the
Professors
of
Religion
with
Hypocrisy
,
is
assuming
to
themselves
the
Prerogative
of
God
,
of
knowing
mens
Hearts
,
which
alone
is
the
peculiar
power
of
God
,
Jer.
11.20
.
ch.
17.9
,
10.
Psal.
7.9
.
1
Sam.
16.7
.
Man
looketh
on
the
outward
appearance
,
but
the
Lord
looketh
on
the
Heart
.
No
Man
can
charge
another
with
any
Sin
,
but
if
he
search
into
his
own
Heart
and
Ways
,
he
may
find
himself
guilty
of
that
same
or
worse
Sins
wherewith
he
chargeth
his
Brother
,
wherefore
he
should
take
Christs
directions
,
first
To
take
the
beame
out
of
his
own
Eye
,
before
he
challenge
the
Mote
in
his
Brothers
Eye
,
and
not
to
Judge
least
he
be
Judged
,
Mat.
7.
to
6.
Let
such
consider
how
much
a
narrow
uncharitable
and
censorious
Spirit
,
is
contrary
to
that
love
,
tenderness
and
charity
,
which
is
commanded
and
recommended
in
Scripture
,
Rom.
2.
all
,
and
that
if
any
brother
or
professor
of
truth
be
fallen
under
any
sin
that
he
be
reclaimed
in
the
Spirit
of
meekness
,
and
not
treated
with
bitter
invectives
and
reproaches
,
2
Cor.
2.7
.
and
that
self-humiliation
is
the
best
means
of
anothers
conviction
,
and
the
true
Christian
duty
,
For
whoso
exalteth
himself
shall
be
abased
,
and
he
that
humbleth
himself
shall
be
exalted
,
Luk.
14.11
.
Let
such
consider
how
injurious
slander
and
reproach
is
to
the
reputation
of
a
Christian
,
and
how
ill
it
is
resented
by
the
Spirit
of
God
in
Scripture
,
for
the
Lord
accounts
his
People
so
nearly
related
to
himself
,
that
he
will
not
have
them
injured
,
so
that
he
accounts
the
Injury
done
to
them
to
be
done
to
himself
.
He
that
toucheth
you
,
toucheth
the
Apple
of
mi●e
Eye
,
Zach.
2.
and
8.
There
is
that
speaketh
like
the
piercing
of
a
Sword
,
but
the
Tongues
of
the
Wise
is
Health
;
Prov.
12.18
.
And
though
Malice
and
Prejudice
may
raise
a
slanderous
report
,
nevertheless
,
neither
in
mans
esteem
at
long
run
,
nor
in
Gods
account
shall
it
have
any
weight
,
but
shall
be
wiped
off
in
course
of
time
,
although
the
Innocent
and
Godly
may
suffer
for
a
time
,
Lips
of
Truth
shall
be
established
for
ever
,
but
a
Lying
Tongue
is
but
for
a
moment
,
Prov
12.18
,
19.
Let
such
farther
consider
how
detestable
lying
,
slandering
and
reproaching
is
to
God
.
Lying
Lips
are
an
abomination
to
the
Lord
,
but
they
that
deal
truely
are
his
delight
,
Prov.
12.22
.
We
see
that
the
railing
Blasphemous
Reproaches
of
Rabsecah
,
and
the
great
King
of
Assyria
against
the
People
of
God
,
is
accounted
by
God
against
himself
.
Whom
hast
thou
reproached
and
blasphemed
,
and
against
whom
hast
thou
exalted
thy
voice
,
and
lift
thine
Eyes
on
high
?
even
against
the
Holy
One
of
Israel
.
By
thy
Messengers
thou
hast
reproached
the
Lord
,
and
hast
said
,
&c.
2
Kin.
19.22
,
23.
read
all
,
and
read
,
chap
18.
Let
such
further
Consider
What
badge
,
and
brand
of
folly
is
put
upon
Peevish
,
Uncharitable
,
Narrow
and
Censorious
Persons
,
who
either
raise
slanders
or
by
reporting
foment
them
,
He
that
hideth
hatred
with
lying
Lips
and
he
that
uttereth
slander
is
a
Fool
;
in
the
multitude
of
words
there
wanteth
not
sin
,
but
he
that
refraineth
his
Lips
is
wise
:
The
Lips
of
the
righteous
feed
many
,
but
Fools
die
for
want
of
Wisdom
.
It
is
a
sport
to
a
Fool
to
do
mischief
,
but
a
man
of
understanding
hath
Wisdom
,
Prov.
10.18
.
to
24.
Prov.
26.21.22
.
See
the
words
.
By
the
blessing
of
the
upright
the
City
is
exalted
,
but
it
is
overthrown
by
the
Mouth
of
the
wicked
:
He
that
is
void
of
Wisdom
despiseth
his
Neighbour
,
but
a
Man
of
understanding
holdeth
his
peace
,
a
Tail-bearer
revealeth
Secrets
,
but
he
that
is
of
a
faithful
Spirit
concealeth
a
Matter
Prov.
11.11
,
12
,
13.
Let
all
such
remember
that
such
reproaching
slandering
and
defaming
do
more
mischief
to
themselves
at
the
long-run
than
to
the
Godly
,
for
that
the
Godly
shall
be
justified
by
their
Integrity
both
before
God
and
Man
,
and
the
malice
of
the
wicked
shall
be
retorted
upon
themselves
The
Righteousness
of
the
upright
shall
direct
this
way
,
but
the
wicked
shall
fall
by
his
own
wickedness
;
an
Hypocrite
with
his
mouth
destroyeth
his
Neighbour
,
but
through
knowledge
shall
the
just
be
delivered
;
the
righteous
is
delivered
out
of
trouble
and
the
wicked
cometh
in
his
stead
,
Prov.
11.5
.
to
10.
His
own
Iniquities
shall
take
the
wicked
himself
and
he
shall
be
holden
with
the
Cords
of
his
sin
,
Prov.
5.22
,
23.
Let
such
persons
also
consider
the
Character
given
in
Scripture
to
the
Malicious
and
Slanderers
.
His
mouth
is
full
of
cursing
and
deceit
and
fraud
,
under
his
tongue
is
mischief
and
vanity
;
he
sitteth
in
the
lurking
places
of
the
Village
,
and
in
the
secret
places
doth
he
murder
the
Innocent
;
his
eyes
are
privily
set
against
the
poor
,
he
lyeth
in
wait
secretly
as
a
Lyon
,
Psal.
10
7.
to
11.
By
which
may
be
gathered
that
such
are
accounted
treacherous
and
murderers
in
Scripture
language
.
But
let
us
on
the
other
hand
observe
and
consider
the
event
of
all
the
prepensite
malice
of
the
wicked
against
the
godly
,
and
we
shall
find
it
stored
up
to
their
own
ruine
,
He
hath
prepared
against
him
Instruments
of
Death
,
he
Ordaineth
his
Arrows
against
the
Persecutors
.
Behold
,
he
travelleth
with
Iniquity
,
and
hath
conceived
mischief
,
and
brought
forth
falshood
.
He
made
a
Pit
and
Digged
it
,
and
is
fallen
into
the
Ditch
which
he
made
.
His
mischief
shall
return
upon
his
own
head
,
and
his
violent
dealing
upon
his
own
pate
,
Psal.
7.13
,
14
,
15
,
16.
The
Lord
shall
cut
off
all
Lying
Lips
,
and
the
Tongue
that
speaketh
proud
things
,
Psal.
12.3
.
Let
us
observe
what
the
Psalmist
foretells
shall
be
the
end
of
slanderers
and
slandering
Tongues
,
Thy
Tongue
deviseth
mischief
:
Like
a
sharp
Rasor
,
working
deceitfully
.
Thou
lovest
evil
more
than
good
:
And
lying
rather
than
to
speak
righteousness
.
Thou
lovest
all
devouring
words
,
O
thou
deceitful
Tongue
.
God
shall
likewise
destroy
thee
for
ever
,
he
shall
take
thee
away
,
and
pluck
thee
out
of
thy
dwelling
place
,
and
root
thee
out
of
the
land
of
the
living
.
Psal.
52.2
.
to
6.
Let
us
view
the
revilings
and
reproaches
of
God-almighty
and
his
People
by
the
King
of
Assyria
and
his
Messengers
in
that
2
Kings
18.
And
the
Judgments
of
God
both
on
Messengers
and
their
Master
in
that
2
Kings
Chap.
19
,
The
Spirit
of
God
is
so
compassionate
even
to
the
offenders
amongst
his
People
,
that
though
he
will
not
have
sin
and
offencies
amongst
them
go
without
chastizement
,
yet
will
he
have
Mercy
and
and
Charity
to
be
so
mixed
with
Justice
that
his
People
may
not
be
reduced
to
despair
in
reference
to
Gods
purpose
toward
them
,
as
in
that
famous
place
of
his
own
Justice
and
Clemency
;
For
I
will
not
contend
for
ever
,
neither
will
I
be
always
wroth
:
Lest
the
Spirit
should
fail
before
me
,
and
the
Soul
which
I
have
made
.
For
the
Iniquities
of
his
Covetousness
was
I
wroth
.
I
have
seen
his
ways
and
will
heal
him
:
I
will
lead
him
also
,
and
restore
comfort
unto
him
and
to
his
mourners
,
Isa.
57.15
.
to
19.
In
which
we
see
Mercy
so
mixed
with
Justice
,
Clemency
,
and
Bounty
,
that
Correction
and
Chastizement
is
only
intended
of
God
for
the
good
and
reclaiming
of
his
People
,
and
not
for
their
destruction
.
We
find
also
by
Gods
direction
in
the
punishment
of
offences
by
Judges
amongst
the
People
of
Israel
,
the
very
number
of
stripes
to
be
inflicted
were
appointed
,
and
not
to
be
exceeded
,
Forty
stripes
he
may
give
him
,
and
not
exceed
,
least
if
he
should
exceed
and
beat
him
above
these
,
with
many
stripes
,
then
thy
Brother
should
seem
vile
unto
thee
,
Deut.
25.3
.
Whereby
it
is
clear
that
the
Lord
will
not
have
the
very
Sinners
amongst
his
People
to
be
made
contemptible
by
the
inflicting
of
Justice
upon
them
,
but
will
have
the
Rod
only
used
to
reclaim
the
stubborn
;
and
their
name
and
reputation
,
nevertheless
,
to
be
kept
up
;
so
as
they
neither
despair
in
themselves
,
or
should
be
reproached
by
others
if
they
could
be
reclaimed
,
Prejudice
and
Passion
will
expose
to
contempt
,
which
is
expresly
cautioned
against
,
and
implied
in
these
words
,
then
thy
Brother
should
seem
vile
unto
thee
.
This
calls
on
all
professing
Religion
for
the
Spirit
of
meekness
,
compassion
,
charity
,
and
tender
heartedness
,
even
to
such
as
are
either
under
the
Rod
of
affliction
,
or
taken
under
any
infirmity
to
sin
,
especially
on
their
Repentance
,
and
to
check
that
heat
of
uncharitable
judging
,
or
reviling
which
is
freequently
pressed
in
Scripture
especially
by
the
Holy
Apostle
,
Eph.
4.
Throughout
the
whole
chapter
,
where
he
exhorteth
to
unity
,
peace
,
and
love
,
in
particular
instances
,
and
expresseth
the
same
by
many
arguments
.
First
,
They
are
all
of
one
body
,
and
one
spirit
one
hope
of
our
Faith
,
verse
4.
Secondly
,
One
Lord
,
one
Faith
,
one
Baptism
,
ver.
5.
Thirdly
,
One
God
and
Father
of
all
by
which
they
are
Brethren
,
ver.
6.
Fourthly
,
They
have
all
several
gifts
,
and
all
useful
,
and
therefore
none
either
to
be
despised
or
envied
,
all
being
given
for
edifying
of
the
body
,
ver.
7
,
to
16.
Fifthly
,
They
are
all
joined
and
compact
together
,
in
the
unity
of
the
Spirit
,
as
the
Joints
and
Sinews
unite
the
Body
,
they
are
Members
all
of
the
same
body
,
ver.
16.
Sixthly
,
They
are
all
Members
one
of
another
,
ver.
25.
And
therefore
concludes
with
the
Command
of
these
Heavenly
Duties
be
ye
angry
and
sin
not
,
let
not
the
Sun
go
down
on
your
wrath
,
neither
give
place
to
the
Devil
.
Let
all
bitterness
,
and
anger
,
and
clamour
,
and
evil
speaking
be
put
from
you
,
with
all
malice
,
and
be
ye
kind
one
to
another
,
tender
hearted
,
forgiving
one
another
,
even
as
God
for
Christs
sake
hath
forgiven
you
,
ver.
26
,
to
end
.
And
the
same
Apostle
elsewhere
,
let
us
not
Judge
one
another
any
more
,
but
judge
this
rather
,
that
no
man
put
a
stumbling
block
before
his
Brother
,
Rom.
14.23
.
Put
on
therefore
as
the
Elect
of
God
,
holy
and
beloved
bowels
of
Mercies
,
kindness
,
humbleness
of
mind
,
meekness
,
long
suffering
,
forbearing
one
another
,
forgiving
one
another
,
and
above
all
these
things
,
put
on
Charity
,
which
is
the
bond
of
perfectness
,
Col.
3.12
,
13
,
14.
See
how
zealous
this
holy
Apostle
is
to
unite
the
People
of
God
in
Love
,
throughout
his
whole
writings
.
Let
nothing
be
done
through
strife
or
vain
glory
,
but
in
lowliness
of
mind
let
each
esteem
others
better
than
themselves
,
look
not
every
man
on
his
own
things
but
every
man
on
the
things
of
others
,
Phil.
2.
to
9.
The
whole
Scriptures
run
in
this
strain
,
above
all
things
have
fervent
Charity
amongst
your selves
,
for
Charity
shall
cover
the
multitude
of
sins
,
1
Pet.
4.8
.
and
add
to
Godliness
brotherly
kindness
,
and
to
brotherly
kindness
,
Charity
,
2
Pet.
1.7
.
And
above
all
this
we
have
the
express
command
of
our
great
Lord
and
Lawgiver
Jesus
Christ
,
be
ye
therefore
merciful
as
your
heavenly
Father
is
merciful
,
Luk.
6.36
.
a
new
commandment
I
give
you
,
that
you
love
one
another
,
as
I
have
loved
you
,
that
ye
also
love
one
another
,
John
13.34
.
To
conclude
this
discourse
,
it
were
desireable
,
that
all
of
the
Profession
of
Christianity
,
though
of
different
methods
and
worship
,
would
seriously
consider
how
much
it
is
the
incumbent
duty
of
all
Christians
,
to
study
the
unity
of
the
Spirit
in
the
bond
of
Peace
,
how
agreeable
it
is
to
the
Command
of
Jesus
Christ
,
from
his
own
Mouth
,
as
also
by
his
Messengers
as
well
in
the
old
Testament
as
under
the
new
.
Have
we
not
all
one
Father
,
hath
not
one
God
created
us
,
why
do
we
deal
treacherously
every
Man
against
his
Brother
,
Mal.
2.10
.
How
much
it
would
remove
the
stumbling
of
Heathens
,
Idolaters
,
Atheists
,
and
the
Prophane
,
who
are
much
scandalized
by
the
Divisions
of
Christians
,
and
more
especially
of
the
reformed
Churches
,
how
much
it
would
strengthen
their
hands
against
the
Enemies
of
Truth
,
and
what
great
inducement
it
might
be
,
to
invite
the
dissolute
,
and
prophane
,
to
join
in
a
body
or
Church
incorporated
by
love
,
and
serving
of
God
with
one
consent
,
what
ease
,
satisfaction
,
comfort
,
and
delight
,
it
would
create
to
each
other
,
when
differences
,
janglings
,
and
contention
about
lesser
things
,
were
removed
,
and
the
substantial
part
of
Religion
,
to
wit
holiness
towards
God
,
Charity
and
Brotherly
kindness
with
one
another
,
were
more
sincerely
pursued
?
How
much
it
would
adorn
the
pretious
Gospel
of
Jesus
Christ
,
such
unity
would
be
like
that
pretious
Ointment
on
the
Head
,
which
run
down
to
the
Skirts
of
the
Garment
,
Psalm
133.
and
would
give
a
most
pleasant
savour
to
all
the
beholders
,
and
to
Christians
themselves
,
like
the
Churches
Spikenard
,
Myrrhe
and
Camphire
,
Cant.
1.12
,
13
,
14.
and
being
once
experimentally
found
,
will
constrain
them
to
sit
down
under
the
shadow
of
God
,
who
is
Love
,
1
John
3.16
.
and
Wisdom
,
Pro.
8.1
.
with
great
delight
,
and
would
undoubtedly
find
his
fruit
pleasant
to
their
taste
,
Cant.
2.13
.
This
also
would
be
a
special
mean
to
entangle
others
into
the
Net
of
the
Gospel
.
From
all
which
we
plainly
see
the
unexpressible
freedom
of
this
Grace
,
and
love
of
the
second
Covenant
,
which
as
first
founded
in
Free-grace
,
is
also
accomplished
unto
us
by
the
mystery
of
his
love
,
and
to
enquire
into
the
Tenure
and
Condition
of
this
Covenant
cometh
next
in
course
.
This
Covenant
of
Grace
,
Mercy
,
and
Salvation
,
is
between
God
and
Man
,
by
the
Mediator
Jesus
Christ
;
and
the
Conditions
thereof
are
mutual
on
Gods
part
,
and
Mans
part
.
The
Justice
of
God
being
offended
by
Mans
falling
in
disobedience
,
and
the
Counsel
of
Heaven
designing
Mans
Restoration
,
by
means
above
mans
apprehension
and
capacity
,
the
bounty
of
Heaven
makes
a
Proclamation
●f
indemnity
and
free
pardon
;
and
God
so
loved
the
World
that
he
gave
his
only
begotten
Son
,
that
whosoever
believeth
in
him
,
should
not
perish
,
but
have
eternal
life
,
Joh.
3.16
.
This
is
the
great
Magna
Charta
of
Mans
Restoration
and
Eternal
Happiness
,
and
as
it
come
of
the
good
Will
of
God
,
is
free
;
nevertheless
,
for
the
honour
of
Justice
,
and
for
the
further
security
of
Mans
future
happiness
,
this
Covenant
is
circumscribed
with
conditions
.
First
,
On
Gods
part
a
free
Pardon
,
and
reward
of
Eternal
life
.
Secondly
,
On
Mans
part
believe
.
But
as
we
have
already
shewed
that
Man
rendering
himself
incapable
of
doing
any
good
,
much
less
to
satisfy
Divine
Justice
,
or
in
his
own
strength
to
manage
a
new
stock
of
mercy
,
the
Wisdom
and
Infinite
Goodness
of
God
,
in
the
Counsel
of
Heaven
,
before
the
World
began
,
hath
setled
this
contrivance
,
that
Jesus
Christ
the
only
begotten
Son
of
God
,
and
Second
Person
of
the
Holy
Trinity
,
should
become
surety
to
Justice
,
and
undertake
for
poor
lost
Man
,
and
as
Christ
is
responsable
to
Justice
for
Man
,
so
Man
is
tyed
up
also
in
the
New
Covenant
to
terms
,
so
that
the
Covenant
stands
also
on
Conditions
between
Christ
and
Man
,
Christ
performing
to
God
for
Man
,
and
procuring
to
Man
the
benefits
of
that
new
Covenant
,
viz.
absolution
from
Sin
,
and
Eternal
Life
(
Man
performing
new
obedience
to
God
)
The
terms
then
of
this
Covenant
on
Christs
part
,
are
,
that
he
becomes
between
God
and
Man
,
a
Prophet
,
a
Priest
,
and
a
King
.
First
,
A
Prophet
,
the
office
of
a
Prophet
is
to
teach
,
instruct
,
declare
,
and
reveal
the
mind
of
God
to
his
People
.
And
that
Christ
is
that
only
true
Prophet
,
the
whole
Scriptures
concur
in
Testimony
,
he
is
that
Prophet
foretold
,
by
whom
that
Everlasting
Covenant
was
made
with
Abraham
,
Gen.
17.7
.
And
that
Prophet
promised
to
Moses
,
and
I
will
raise
them
up
a
Prophet
amongst
their
Brethren
,
like
unto
thee
,
and
I
will
put
my
words
into
his
mouth
,
and
he
shall
speak
unto
them
all
that
I
shall
command
him
,
Deut.
18.18
.
And
he
is
that
Prophet
of
whom
the
Apostle
speaketh
:
Of
this
Mans
Seed
hath
God
according
to
his
promise
raised
unto
Israel
a
Saviour
Jesus
,
Act.
13.22
.
And
this
is
that
rod
out
of
the
Stem
of
Jesse
,
on
whom
the
Spirit
of
the
Lord
doth
rest
,
The
Spirit
of
Wisdom
and
Understanding
,
the
Spirit
of
Counsel
and
Might
,
the
Spirit
of
Knowledge
,
and
of
the
fear
of
the
Lord
,
he
shall
not
judge
after
the
sight
of
his
Eyes
,
nor
reprove
after
the
hearing
of
his
Ears
;
but
with
Righteousness
shall
he
judge
the
Poor
,
and
Reprove
with
Equity
,
for
the
meek
of
the
Earth
,
and
shall
smite
the
Earth
with
the
Rod
of
his
Mouth
,
and
with
the
breath
of
his
Lips
shall
he
slay
the
Wicked
,
and
righteousness
shall
be
the
Girdle
of
his
Loyns
,
and
Faithfulness
the
Girdle
of
his
Reins
,
Isa.
11.
to
11.
And
this
is
that
Prophet
who
hath
received
the
Spirit
in
full
,
The
Spirit
of
the
Lord
is
upon
me
,
because
the
Lord
hath
appointed
me
to
Preach
good
tidings
to
the
meek
,
he
hath
sent
me
to
bind
up
the
broken
hearted
,
to
proclaim
liberty
to
the
captive
,
and
the
opening
of
the
Prison
to
them
that
are
bound
,
to
proclaim
the
acceptable
year
of
the
Lord
,
and
the
day
of
vengeance
of
our
God
,
and
to
comfort
all
that
mourn
,
to
appoint
unto
them
that
mourn
in
Zion
,
to
give
unto
them
Beauty
for
Ashes
,
the
Oil
of
Joy
for
Mourning
,
the
Garment
of
Praise
for
the
Spirit
of
Heaviness
,
Isa.
61.
to
4.
He
is
the
only
true
Sheepheard
of
the
Sheep
,
and
entreth
in
at
the
Door
,
to
whom
it
is
opened
,
and
the
Sheep
hear
his
voice
and
follow
him
,
he
knoweth
his
Sheep
,
calleth
them
by
their
Names
,
and
leads
them
into
the
true
and
good
Pastures
,
John
10.
to
6.
He
is
the
infallible
guide
and
teacher
,
He
is
the
Way
,
the
Truth
,
the
Light
and
Life
,
and
no
Man
cometh
unto
the
Father
but
by
him
,
Joh.
14.6
.
He
is
the
only
true
light
,
that
lightneth
every
Man
that
cometh
into
the
World
,
John
1.6
.
This
then
being
the
first
step
of
Christs
Mediation
between
God
and
Man
,
to
be
their
Teacher
,
to
instruct
them
their
duty
towards
God
by
his
infallible
Spirit
,
this
should
lead
us
again
with
the
Apostle
to
cry
out
,
O
the
depth
,
and
infinite
dimensions
of
the
Love
and
Wisdom
of
God
to
sinners
.
If
we
consider
Mans
Fall
from
his
credulity
,
in
believing
the
lying
suggestions
of
a
fallen
Angel
in
the
Mouth
of
a
Serpent
,
and
not
believing
of
God
and
that
to
avoid
mans
splitting
on
this
Rock
,
God
sends
his
infallible
Spirit
of
Truth
,
to
guide
them
in
all
Truth
,
and
bring
them
under
the
Law
of
the
Spirit
,
by
Regeneration
,
and
a
new
Life
in
Christ
Jesus
,
by
putting
his
Spirit
in
them
,
to
make
them
walk
in
the
Spirit
,
and
no
more
in
the
unprofitable
course
of
this
World
,
in
the
Flesh
and
Lusts
thereof
,
and
endoweth
them
with
the
Wisdom
and
Graces
of
his
Spirit
,
to
perform
to
God
new
obedience
,
as
shall
be
shewen
in
examining
of
the
Christian
Duties
,
as
the
conditions
of
this
Covenant
on
Mans
part
,
how
much
should
the
consideration
of
this
mystery
of
Love
and
Wisdom
,
lead
our
anxious
desires
after
attaining
unto
a
large
stock
of
this
enriching
and
confirming
Grace
,
and
to
be
endowed
with
the
knowledge
of
the
love
of
God
in
Christ
Jesus
!
by
which
poor
Believers
are
not
only
retrieved
from
Sin
and
Wrath
,
but
are
kept
sure
in
Christs
Hand
from
falling
away
from
God
,
as
under
the
first
Covenant
,
John
17.6
,
to
13.
The
second
branch
of
Christs
Mediatory
Office
,
is
to
be
a
Priest
,
and
the
Office
of
a
Priest
being
to
offer
up
Sacrifice
for
Sinners
,
we
shall
consider
how
this
agreeth
to
Christ
,
and
is
performed
by
him
,
the
holy
Apostle
tells
us
,
That
he
that
desireth
the
Office
of
a
Bishop
or
Teacher
,
desireth
a
good
work
,
1
Tim.
3.1
.
And
he
also
tells
us
that
it
is
so
honourable
and
sacred
,
that
no
man
taketh
it
to
himself
,
but
he
that
is
called
thereunto
as
was
Aaron
,
Heb.
5.4
.
And
therefore
God
in
displeasure
with
Uzziah
the
great
King
of
Israel
,
for
intruding
into
the
Priests
Office
struck
him
with
Leprosy
to
his
death
,
2
Chron.
26.18
.
to
end
.
But
none
can
claim
better
or
so
good
a
Title
to
the
Priesthood
,
as
our
great
high
Priest
Jesus
Christ
,
who
took
not
that
honour
to
himself
,
but
it
was
given
to
him
of
his
Father
,
who
said
to
him
,
this
day
have
I
begotten
thee
,
and
thou
art
a
Priest
for
ever
after
the
Order
of
Melchisedeck
,
Heb.
5.5
.
Psalm
110.4
.
Isa.
7.13
,
14
,
15
,
16.
And
although
he
was
Heir
of
all
things
,
and
by
whom
the
World
was
made
,
and
being
the
brightness
of
the
Fathers
glory
,
and
express
Image
of
his
person
,
he
was
annointed
with
the
Oil
of
Gladness
above
his
Fellows
,
Heb.
1.2
,
3
,
9.
And
made
the
High
Priest
,
by
the
Council
of
Heaven
,
for
Mans
Eternal
Salvation
,
and
as
he
had
this
his
call
,
immediately
from
Heaven
,
so
he
hath
it
,
with
more
transcendent
eminency
than
other
Priests
,
in
many
considerations
.
First
,
The
holy
Apostle
Paul
tells
us
,
that
all
Priests
taken
from
amongst
Men
,
are
compassed
about
with
Infirmities
and
Sins
,
and
as
in
compassion
to
others
,
so
also
for
their
own
as
well
as
for
the
sins
of
others
,
they
are
to
offer
up
Sacrifices
,
Heb.
5.1
,
2
,
3.
ch.
7.23
,
28.
chap.
9.7
.
but
this
our
great
High
Priest
though
in
Compassion
to
us
,
he
took
our
nature
upon
him
,
and
was
subject
to
natural
Infirmities
,
and
in
the
Flesh
was
tempted
with
like
Infirmities
,
to
succour
such
as
were
tempted
,
yet
without
sin
,
Heb.
2.16
,
17
,
18.
chap.
4.15
.
However
he
is
essentially
holy
,
for
such
an
High
Priest
became
us
,
who
is
holy
,
harmless
,
undefiled
,
separate
from
Sinners
,
and
made
higher
than
the
Heavens
,
who
needeth
not
daily
,
as
these
High
Priests
,
to
offer
up
Sacrifice
,
first
for
his
own
Sins
,
and
then
for
the
People
,
for
this
he
did
,
once
when
he
offered
up
himself
,
Heb.
7.26
,
27.
Secondly
,
All
other
Priests
are
made
without
an
Oath
,
but
he
with
an
Oath
,
for
those
Priests
were
made
without
an
Oath
,
but
this
with
an
Oath
,
by
him
that
said
to
him
,
the
Lord
Swore
and
will
not
Repent
,
thou
art
a
Priest
for
ever
,
after
the
order
of
Melchisedeck
,
and
hath
an
unchangeable
Priesthood
,
Hebrews
7.21
,
24.
Thirdly
,
Other
Priests
are
for
a
time
,
his
Priesthood
is
for
ever
,
and
unchangeable
,
as
in
the
foregoing
Scripture
,
They
were
many
Priests
,
and
not
suffered
to
continue
,
because
of
death
,
but
this
man
,
because
he
continueth
ever
,
hath
an
unchangeable
Priesthood
,
wherefore
he
is
able
also
to
save
them
to
the
uttermost
,
that
come
unto
God
by
him
,
seeing
he
ever
liveth
to
make
Intercession
for
them
,
for
the
Law
maketh
High
Priests
which
have
Infirmities
,
but
the
word
of
the
Oath
which
was
since
the
Law
,
maketh
his
Son
,
who
is
consecrated
for
evermore
;
for
Christ
is
not
entered
into
the
Holy
Places
made
with
Hands
,
which
are
the
figures
of
the
true
,
but
into
Heaven
it self
,
now
to
appear
in
the
Presence
of
God
for
us
,
Heb.
9.24
.
Heb.
7.23
,
24
,
25
,
28.
And
by
the
Holy
Apostle
John
,
If
any
man
sin
,
we
have
an
Advocate
with
the
Father
,
Jesus
Christ
the
Righteous
,
1
John
2.1
.
From
these
Scriptures
we
have
a
clear
proof
of
this
consolatory
Doctrine
,
that
Christs
Priesthood
continueth
when
mens
cease
,
for
his
is
Eternal
,
theirs
are
but
while
they
are
on
Earth
;
but
on
the
other
Hand
,
Christ
hath
entered
into
the
Heavens
to
make
Intercession
for
us
,
and
although
he
hath
once
for
all
,
fulfilled
the
Sacrifice
to
Justice
for
Sinners
,
nevertheless
he
is
still
at
a
post
of
Intercession
in
Heaven
,
with
the
Father
,
to
make
our
requests
known
,
and
to
procure
the
answer
to
our
Petitions
;
and
as
at
his
leaving
of
the
World
,
he
told
his
Disciples
he
was
going
to
the
Father
,
and
told
them
Whatsoever
ye
ask
in
my
name
,
that
I
will
do
,
that
the
Father
may
be
glorified
in
the
Son
,
and
if
ye
ask
anything
in
my
name
I
will
do
it
,
Joh.
14.13
,
14.
It
clearly
appears
his
Mediatory
Office
is
not
determined
,
but
continueth
,
and
will
continue
until
the
restitution
of
all
things
,
and
he
give
up
the
Kingdom
to
his
Father
.
As
this
Doctrine
affords
great
consolation
to
all
Believers
,
that
in
all
their
wants
Spiritual
and
Temporal
,
while
in
their
Pilgrim
state
,
they
are
assured
of
an
Advocate
to
make
Intercession
for
them
,
so
we
have
a
clear
confutation
of
that
errour
of
the
Church
of
Rome
,
who
set
up
the
Doctrine
of
Invocation
,
and
Intercession
of
Saints
,
which
exceedingly
derogates
from
the
Prerogative
of
Jesus
Christ
,
who
is
that
great
High
Priest
and
only
Mediator
for
Sinners
;
for
the
Apostle
is
most
positively
clear
,
that
Priests
amongst
men
are
not
suffered
to
continue
because
of
Death
,
but
this
man
continueth
for
ever
,
so
as
nothing
can
be
clearer
than
that
their
Office
determines
with
their
Lives
,
and
his
continueth
in
Heaven
,
making
Intercession
for
Sinners
.
What
can
be
a
greater
contradiction
of
Scripture
,
and
more
derogatory
to
the
sole
Prerogative
of
Jesus
Christs
Mediation
,
than
to
allow
the
power
of
Intercession
to
any
Saint
or
Angel
,
whose
Office
is
extinguished
when
they
yield
up
the
Ghost
.
Fourthly
,
Priests
amongst
Men
,
offer
Sacrifices
of
corruptible
things
at
the
charge
of
others
,
but
this
great
High
Priest
hath
made
a
Sacrifice
of
his
own
blood
for
the
sins
of
others
.
But
Christ
being
come
an
High
Priest
of
good
things
to
come
,
by
a
greater
and
more
perfect
Tabernacle
,
not
made
with
hands
,
that
is
to
say
,
neither
by
the
blood
of
Goates
and
Calves
,
but
by
his
own
blood
,
he
entred
in
once
into
the
Holy
Place
,
having
obtained
eternal
Redemption
for
us
,
for
if
the
blood
of
Bulls
,
and
Goates
,
and
of
the
Ashes
of
an
Heifer
,
sprinkling
the
Unclean
,
sanctifieth
to
the
purifying
of
the
Flesh
,
how
much
more
shall
the
blood
of
Christ
,
who
through
the
Eternal
Spirit
,
offered
himself
,
without
spot
to
God
,
purge
your
Consciences
to
serve
the
living
God
?
Heb.
9.11
,
12
,
13
,
14.
and
elsewhere
,
Looking
for
the
blessed
hope
,
and
the
glorious
appearing
of
the
Great
God
,
and
our
Saviour
Jesus
Christ
,
who
gave
himself
for
us
,
that
he
might
redeem
us
from
all
Iniquity
,
and
purify
to
himself
a
peculiar
people
zealous
of
good
works
,
Tit.
2.13
,
14.
Who
gave
himself
for
our
sins
,
that
he
might
deliver
us
from
this
present
evil
World
,
according
to
the
Will
of
God
and
our
Father
,
Gal.
1.4
.
being
justified
freely
by
his
Grace
,
by
the
Redemption
that
is
in
Christ
Jesus
,
whom
God
hath
set
forth
to
be
a
propitiation
through
Faith
in
his
Blood
,
to
declare
his
righteousness
,
for
the
Remission
of
Sins
that
are
past
,
through
the
forbearance
of
God
;
to
declare
at
this
time
his
Righteousness
that
he
might
be
just
,
and
the
justifier
of
him
which
believeth
in
Jesus
,
where
is
boasting
then
?
it
is
excluded
,
by
what
Law
?
of
Works
?
nay
,
but
by
the
Law
of
Faith
,
therefore
we
conclude
,
that
a
Man
is
justified
by
Faith
,
without
thee
deeds
of
the
Law
,
Rom.
3.24
,
to
29.
Hence
then
have
we
this
great
Doctrine
of
Christs
satisfaction
for
Believers
,
plainly
discovered
and
proved
unto
us
,
in
which
we
see
the
contrivance
of
Heaven
for
Mans
Eternal
Redemption
;
(
freely
justified
)
that
is
without
merit
or
reward
on
our
part
,
but
of
Bounty
and
Grace
,
(
whom
God
hath
set
forth
)
by
the
joint
Council
of
the
Godhead
(
through
Christ
Jesus
;
)
here
the
Sole
Mediatory
office
lodged
in
him
(
through
Faith
in
his
blood
;
)
this
is
the
duty
and
condition
on
Believers
part
(
for
remission
of
Sins
that
are
past
;
)
this
is
the
full
satisfaction
to
Justice
,
(
through
the
forbearance
of
God
)
the
consent
of
Heaven
and
Indemnity
for
Sinners
(
that
he
might
be
just
)
that
Justice
might
be
satisfied
and
sin
expiated
by
the
Blood
of
Jesus
(
and
the
Justifier
of
him
that
believeth
in
Jesus
)
that
Christs
Blood
be
imputed
as
satisfaction
for
Sin
,
without
farther
satisfaction
from
Believers
,
or
other
Mediators
.
From
all
which
,
and
almost
in
express
words
,
we
have
the
confutation
of
that
impious
Doctrine
of
Rome
,
viz.
of
Merit
,
Mediation
of
Saints
,
Purgatory
after
Death
,
all
sins
being
done
away
by
the
Blood
of
Jesus
,
God
being
the
justifier
of
him
that
believeth
in
Jesus
,
what
room
then
is
there
for
Purgatory
?
Another
difference
between
our
great
High
Priest
and
Priests
on
Earth
is
that
they
offered
often
,
but
he
offered
up
himself
once
for
all
,
a
Propitiation
for
Sin
,
and
thereby
at
once
satisfied
Justice
as
in
the
foregoing
and
other
Scriptures
,
By
the
which
Will
we
are
sanctified
through
the
offering
of
the
Body
of
Jesus
once
for
all
,
and
every
Priest
standeth
daily
ministring
,
and
oftentimes
offering
the
same
sacrifices
,
which
can
never
take
away
Sin
,
but
this
Man
after
he
had
offered
one
Sacrifice
for
sin
,
for
ever
sate
down
on
the
Right
Hand
of
God
,
for
by
one
offering
he
hath
perfected
for
ever
them
that
are
sanctified
,
Heb.
9.11
,
12.
He
entred
in
once
into
the
holy
Place
,
having
obtained
Eternal
Redemption
for
us
,
Heb.
10.11
,
12
,
14.
From
this
plain
Doctrine
of
Christs
once
offering
himself
a
Sacrifice
for
Sinners
,
believers
may
comfort
themselves
in
assurance
of
Salvation
from
that
Sacrifice
of
his
Blood
,
and
may
come
boldly
to
the
Throne
of
Grace
,
that
we
may
obtain
Mercy
and
find
Grace
to
help
in
time
of
need
,
Heb.
4.16
.
And
may
have
a
strong
consolation
who
have
fled
for
refuge
to
lay
hold
upon
the
hope
set
before
us
,
which
hope
we
have
,
as
an
Anchor
of
the
Soul
,
both
sure
and
stedfast
,
and
which
entreth
into
that
within
the
Vail
,
whether
the
forerunner
is
for
us
entred
,
even
Jesus
made
an
High
Priest
for
ever
,
after
the
order
of
Melchisedeck
,
Heb.
6.18
,
19
,
20.
This
Doctrine
also
plainly
reproves
that
Judaick
Idolatrous
and
vain
opinion
of
the
Popish
Mass
,
in
crucifying
a
fresh
the
Lord
of
Glory
,
and
so
often
as
their
superstitious
fopperies
lead
them
to
it
,
not
remembring
,
or
wilfully
not
believing
,
that
Christ
entered
once
for
all
within
the
Vail
,
and
that
their
superstitious
worship
,
is
the
old
yoak
which
neither
the
Jews
nor
their
●athers
could
bear
,
and
was
a
Figure
for
the
time
then
present
,
and
could
not
make
him
that
did
the
Sacrifice
perfect
,
as
pertaining
to
the
Conscience
,
and
onely
i●posed
until
the
time
of
Reformation
;
but
Christ
coming
an
High
Priest
of
good
things
to
come
,
and
by
his
own
blood
entered
once
into
the
holy
place
,
and
obtained
eternal
redemption
for
us
,
and
thereby
abolished
the
shadow
of
Sacrifices
,
Heb.
9.9
,
10
,
11
,
12.
By
his
own
final
Sacrifice
,
so
as
the
Body
being
come
,
we
should
stay
no
more
on
the
shadow
.
The
third
branch
of
Christs
Mediatory
Office
for
Believers
is
to
be
their
King
.
The
honour
,
wealth
,
and
safety
of
a
Nation
and
People
,
do
commonly
depend
on
the
good
or
bad
qualification
of
their
Kings
,
Rulers
,
and
Governours
,
and
we
see
in
all
Histories
that
the
Prosperity
and
happiness
of
a
people
hath
been
according
to
the
Vertue
,
or
Genious
of
their
Princes
,
Rulers
,
and
Governours
,
and
we
find
in
Scripture
it
is
a
Curse
to
a
Nation
,
when
Children
are
set
over
them
,
Eccles.
10.16
.
and
the
Church
complains
as
her
greatest
afflictions
,
Servants
have
ruled
over
us
,
and
Princes
are
hanged
up
by
the
hands
,
the
faces
of
Elders
were
not
honoured
,
Lam.
5.8
,
12.
And
that
this
of
having
Childish
Governours
,
not
endowed
with
suitable
faculties
of
governing
,
is
a
great
Judgment
on
a
Nation
,
experience
tells
us
,
for
that
thereby
all
the
Fountains
of
Justice
are
corrupted
,
and
men
either
do
that
which
is
right
in
their
own
Eyes
,
as
when
there
was
no
King
in
Israel
,
or
a
King
not
capable
or
sufficiently
qualified
for
Government
,
or
the
Judges
and
Inferiour
Governours
are
culled
out
of
Favorites
,
or
men
of
disposition
with
the
unqualified
Governour
,
and
thus
as
a
Judgment
for
the
sins
of
King
and
People
,
Justice
which
is
the
only
preservative
of
the
Body
Politick
is
corrupted
,
The
wicked
walk
on
every
side
when
the
vilest
Men
are
exalted
,
Psal.
12.6
.
and
according
to
that
Scripture
,
Judgment
is
turned
away
backward
,
and
Justice
standeth
afar
off
,
for
Truth
is
fallen
in
the
Street
,
and
Equity
cannot
enter
,
yea
Truth
faileth
,
and
he
that
departeth
from
Evil
maketh
himself
a
Prey
,
Isa.
59.9
,
to
16.
And
as
the
folly
of
Princes
,
corruption
of
Judges
,
Interruption
,
Decay
,
or
wresting
of
Justice
,
is
one
of
the
greatest
Judgments
on
a
People
or
Nation
,
so
on
the
other
hand
,
It
is
one
of
the
greatest
Blessings
that
can
attend
a
People
or
Nation
,
when
their
King
,
Governours
,
or
Rulers
,
are
of
the
Wise
,
Just
,
and
Prudent
;
Blessed
art
thou
O
,
Land
,
when
thy
King
is
the
Son
of
Nobles
,
and
thy
Princes
Eat
in
due
season
,
for
strength
,
and
not
for
drunkenness
,
Eccles.
10.17
.
And
therefore
the
Lord
promiseth
to
his
People
as
a
special
token
of
his
love
,
and
Kings
shall
be
your
Nursing
Fathers
,
and
their
Queens
your
Nursing
Mothers
,
Isa.
49.23
.
I
will
restore
your
Rulers
as
at
the
first
,
and
Judges
as
at
the
beginning
,
Isa.
1.26
.
I
will
make
your
Rulers
Righteousness
,
and
your
Exactors
Peace
.
If
then
the
glory
and
safety
of
a
People
,
be
in
the
right
frame
and
Constitution
of
Government
,
and
due
qualification
of
their
Governours
,
how
great
reason
then
have
they
to
rejoice
,
who
have
Christ
for
their
King
and
Governour
;
As
was
said
of
the
People
of
Israel
,
what
Nation
or
People
are
like
unto
thee
,
whose
God
is
the
Lord
,
for
in
him
dwelleth
all
fulness
of
perfection
.
He
is
King
of
Kings
,
and
Lord
of
Lords
,
Rev.
17.14
.
In
him
dwelleth
all
the
fulness
of
the
Godhead
,
he
is
the
only
Potentate
,
1
Tim.
6.15
.
In
whom
is
lodged
all
the
treasures
of
Wisdom
,
Knowledge
,
Holiness
,
and
all
Excellency
,
Isa.
11.
to
6.
He
is
that
wonderful
Counsellour
,
the
mighty
God
,
the
everlasting
Father
,
the
Prince
of
Peace
,
of
the
increase
of
his
Government
there
shall
be
no
end
,
Isa.
9.6
.
In
fine
in
him
are
treasured
up
all
the
excellencies
,
necessary
to
com●leat
a
King
and
Governour
,
as
shall
be
more
particularly
branched
forth
,
in
discoursing
of
the
particular
terms
of
the
new
Covenant
which
he
performs
to
his
People
,
and
for
them
.
The
Office
of
a
King
chiefly
consists
in
these
three
.
First
,
To
Rule
his
People
by
his
Laws
.
Secondly
,
To
Protect
them
by
his
Power
.
Thirdly
,
To
Reward
them
by
his
Bounty
.
The
Laws
of
Kings
and
Nations
especially
amongst
the
more
civilized
and
Christian
,
are
commonly
such
,
whereby
the
Prerogative
of
the
King
,
and
the
Rights
of
the
People
,
are
reciprocally
preserved
and
provided
for
,
and
under
the
dominion
of
Jesus
Christ
we
are
not
to
question
,
but
that
all
his
Laws
,
which
are
framed
by
the
Council
of
Heaven
,
are
all
holy
,
and
just
,
and
full
of
safe
preservatives
,
of
the
spotless
Righteousness
of
Heavenly
Majesty
,
and
proper
boundaries
of
Christians
duties
,
as
in
Psalm
19.7
,
to
12.
and
are
the
Laws
of
the
Spirit
,
and
not
of
the
Flesh
,
Rom.
7.12
,
14.
chap.
8.1
,
2.
holy
just
,
and
agreeable
to
every
exigent
of
a
Christians
case
and
condition
,
and
are
in
themselves
so
choice
and
delightful
,
that
the
renewed
of
God
delight
therein
,
as
shall
be
cleared
at
length
in
the
ensuing
discourse
,
and
this
is
the
consolation
of
Believers
,
that
Christ
as
he
is
the
Son
,
so
is
he
the
word
of
God
,
and
in
him
all
the
Promises
of
God
,
are
yea
and
Amen
,
2
Cor.
1.20
.
The
second
branch
of
Kingly
Power
,
is
,
To
Protect
his
People
,
which
Christ
doth
,
more
eminently
in
many
respects
than
any
other
King
.
First
,
By
defending
and
preserving
them
from
falling
into
evils
or
dangers
.
He
shall
give
his
Angels
charge
over
thee
to
uphold
thee
in
all
thy
ways
,
least
thou
dash
thy
foot
against
a
Stone
,
Psalm
91.11
.
Fear
thou
not
,
for
thou
shalt
not
be
ashamed
,
neither
be
thou
confounded
,
for
thou
shalt
not
be
put
to
shame
,
for
thy
Maker
is
thy
Husband
,
the
Lord
of
Hosts
is
his
Name
,
the
Holy
One
of
Israel
,
the
God
of
the
whole
Earth
shall
he
be
called
,
Isa.
54.4
,
5.
Secondly
,
When
they
are
in
trouble
he
upholds
them
and
keeps
them
from
perishing
under
their
Burthens
.
Can
a
Woman
forget
her
sucking
Child
?
&c.
Behold
I
have
graven
thee
on
the
Palms
of
my
hands
,
thy
Walls
are
continually
before
me
,
Isa.
49.15
.
When
thou
passest
through
the
Waters
,
I
will
be
with
thee
,
and
through
the
Rivers
,
they
shall
not
overflow
thee
,
when
thou
walkest
through
the
Fire
,
thou
shalt
not
be
burned
,
neither
shall
the
Flame
kindle
upon
thee
,
Isa.
43.2
.
Thirdly
,
When
they
are
in
troubles
,
he
strengthneth
them
by
his
Grace
,
and
assists
them
with
Patience
,
until
he
give
them
an
outgate
,
thy
Children
shall
make
haste
,
thy
destroyers
and
they
that
made
thee
waste
,
shall
go
forth
of
thee
,
lift
up
thine
Eyes
round
about
and
behold
,
these
gather
themselves
round
about
and
come
to
thee
,
as
I
live
saith
the
Lord
,
thou
shalt
surely
cloth
thee
with
them
all
,
as
with
an
Ornament
,
and
bind
them
on
thee
,
as
a
Bride
doth
,
I
will
contend
with
them
that
contend
with
thee
,
and
I
will
save
thy
Children
,
I
will
feed
them
that
oppress
thee
with
their
own
flesh
,
and
they
shall
be
drunk
with
their
own
blood
,
as
with
sweet
Wine
,
Isa.
49.17
,
18
,
25
,
26.
And
in
that
famous
place
of
the
Holy
Apostle
,
There
hath
no
temptation
taken
you
,
but
what
is
common
to
men
,
but
God
who
is
faithful
,
will
not
suffer
you
to
be
tempted
above
what
ye
are
able
,
but
will
with
the
temptation
also
make
a
way
to
escape
,
that
you
may
be
able
to
bear
it
.
1
Cor.
10.13
.
And
in
that
other
famous
place
,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
,
refrain
thy
voice
from
weeping
,
and
thine
eyes
from
tears
,
for
thy
works
shall
be
rewarded
,
and
they
shall
come
again
from
the
Land
of
the
Enemy
,
and
there
is
hope
in
thine
end
,
that
thy
Children
shall
come
again
to
their
own
border
,
Jer.
31.16
,
17.
And
as
he
is
King
so
is
he
that
merciful
High
Priest
,
subject
to
the
like
infirmities
of
his
Brethren
,
and
Sympathiseth
with
them
,
and
succors
them
under
their
temptations
,
Heb.
2.17
,
18.
chap.
4.15
.
chap.
5.2
.
And
is
able
to
save
them
to
the
uttermost
,
Chap.
7.24
,
25
,
26.
and
in
fine
is
universally
concerned
in
all
their
troubles
and
difficulties
,
in
all
their
afflictions
,
he
was
afflicted
,
and
the
Angel
of
his
presence
saved
them
,
in
his
love
,
and
in
his
pity
,
he
redeemed
them
,
and
bare
them
all
the
days
of
old
,
Isa.
63.9
.
And
this
his
power
and
protection
,
is
not
only
in
general
,
but
in
all
particular
Cases
of
Afflictions
and
Troubles
,
as
shall
be
more
particularly
expressed
in
handling
of
the
Priviledges
of
the
New
Covenant
.
The
third
Branch
of
Princely
power
over
Subjects
,
is
expressed
in
the
exercise
or
extent
of
his
bounty
towards
them
,
and
no
King
or
Prince
ever
exercised
such
bounty
or
goodness
towards
his
Subjects
,
as
Christ
hath
done
,
and
still
doth
to
all
such
as
believe
in
him
,
and
that
in
two
respects
.
First
,
By
shewing
his
free
pardon
of
all
their
transgressions
and
sins
,
by
a
full
and
general
act
of
oblivion
,
entered
into
the
Records
of
Heaven
,
by
the
Blood
of
Jesus
.
I
even
I
am
he
that
blotteth
out
thy
transgressions
for
mine
own
sake
and
will
not
remember
thy
sins
,
Isa.
43.25
.
I
have
blotted
out
as
a
thick
Cloud
thy
transgressions
,
and
as
a
Cloud
thy
sins
,
return
unto
me
for
I
have
redeemed
thee
,
Isa.
44.22
.
And
that
famous
record
of
free
love
,
bounty
,
and
absolution
from
sin
:
And
you
being
dead
in
your
sins
,
and
the
uncircumcision
of
your
flesh
,
hath
he
quickned
together
with
him
,
having
forgiven
all
trespasses
,
blotting
out
the
hand
writing
of
Ordinances
,
that
was
against
us
and
contrary
to
us
,
and
took
it
away
nailing
it
to
his
Cross
,
Col.
2.13
,
14.
And
not
only
by
the
pardon
of
Sin
,
and
thereby
delivering
from
wrath
to
come
,
and
eternal
misery
:
But
,
Secondly
,
By
raising
lost
man
from
the
miserable
state
by
Nature
and
Sin
,
Ez.
16.
To
the
highest
pitch
of
honour
,
glory
,
and
eternal
happiness
,
in
making
them
Heirs
of
eternal
Life
,
and
joynt
heirs
with
Christ
in
Glory
,
as
many
as
received
him
,
he
gave
power
to
become
the
Sons
of
God
,
even
to
them
that
believe
in
his
Name
,
Joh.
1.12
,
13.
and
if
Children
,
then
Heirs
and
Joint
Heirs
with
Christ
,
Rom.
8.17
.
And
the
glory
which
thou
gavest
me
,
I
have
given
them
,
that
they
may
be
one
,
even
as
we
are
one
,
Joh.
17.22
.
What
greater
bounty
can
there
be
,
and
what
higher
love
can
be
expressed
,
or
can
be
equalled
to
that
of
Christ
to
Believers
.
Greater
love
hath
no
man
than
this
,
that
a
Man
lay
down
his
life
for
his
friend
,
but
God
commendeth
his
love
to
us
,
in
that
while
we
were
yet
sinners
,
Christ
died
for
us
.
Rom.
5.6
.
to
11.
All
which
is
more
particularly
insisted
on
in
the
Doctrine
of
the
New
Covenant
.
Thus
when
we
see
what
a
happy
state
is
that
of
a
Christian
,
who
can
find
themselves
within
that
everlasting
and
sure
Covenant
of
Peace
,
and
Eternal
Happiness
with
Christ
,
who
is
that
infallible
Prophet
to
teach
his
People
,
and
lead
them
in
the
way
wherein
they
cannot
err
,
Isa.
35.8
.
and
that
merciful
High
Priest
,
who
hath
offered
himself
once
for
all
a
Sacrifice
for
Believers
,
and
is
able
to
save
to
the
uttermost
,
and
is
that
only
Potentate
and
bountiful
Prince
,
rewards
the
Faith
and
Obedience
of
his
People
with
Eternal
glory
,
from
whence
may
be
these
clear
uses
,
and
inferences
of
consolation
to
all
such
as
believe
in
Jesus
.
First
,
Is
Jesus
Christ
that
infallible
Prophet
,
the
Way
,
the
Truth
,
and
the
Life
,
John
.
14.6
.
to
lead
and
instruct
his
people
.
Is
he
wisdom
himself
,
Prov.
8.1
.
and
all
things
are
revealed
unto
him
of
the
Father
?
Is
the
Spirit
given
to
him
to
bring
glad
tydings
to
his
People
,
even
to
the
Prisoners
of
Hope
?
Isa.
61.1
,
2
,
3.
doth
he
instruct
and
give
Wisdom
,
and
Knowledge
to
all
that
asketh
?
Jam.
1.5
.
Then
what
person
can
be
so
ignorant
in
any
of
the
matters
of
God
,
or
between
God
and
their
own
Souls
,
but
here
they
may
have
a
promise
of
supply
,
he
who
to
Believers
is
all
and
in
all
,
is
to
them
in
the
darkest
circumstances
their
God
,
and
they
are
commanded
to
trust
to
him
,
who
is
among
you
that
feareth
the
Lord
,
and
obeyeth
the
voice
of
his
Servant
,
and
walketh
in
darkness
and
hath
no
light
,
let
him
trust
in
the
name
of
the
Lord
,
and
stay
upon
his
God
,
Isa.
50.10
.
And
he
is
to
them
Wisdom
,
Righteousness
,
Sanctification
and
Redemption
,
1
Cor.
1.30
.
Secondly
,
Is
Christ
that
glorious
High
Priest
,
who
once
for
all
,
by
his
own
blood
hath
entered
into
the
holy
place
,
and
obtained
eternal
Redemption
for
sinners
,
Heb.
9.11
,
12.
what
reason
is
there
for
disquietude
or
doubting
,
seeing
he
hath
sacrificed
himself
for
Believers
,
even
though
the
black
Cloud
of
their
Iniquities
be
as
crimson
and
scarlet
,
Isa.
1.18
.
and
though
they
may
under
temptation
with
Jacob
and
Israel
say
,
their
way
is
hid
from
God
,
and
my
Judgment
is
passed
over
from
my
God
,
Isa.
40.26
,
27
,
28.
to
end
,
yet
in
him
they
ought
to
comfort
themselves
in
this
,
that
the
everlasting
God
,
the
Creator
of
the
ends
of
the
Earth
,
fainteth
not
,
neither
is
weary
,
there
is
no
searching
of
his
understanding
,
he
giveth
power
to
the
faint
,
and
to
them
that
have
no
might
he
increaseth
strength
,
Isa.
40.28
,
29
,
30
,
31.
And
should
under
the
Apostles
consideration
,
That
we
have
not
an
High-Priest
,
that
cannot
be
touched
with
the
feeling
of
our
Infirmities
,
but
was
in
all
points
tempted
like
as
we
are
,
without
sin
,
comply
with
his
exhortation
,
let
us
therefore
come
boldly
unto
the
Throne
of
Grace
,
that
we
may
obtain
Mercy
and
find
Grace
to
help
in
time
of
need
,
Heb.
4.15
,
16.
And
with
the
same
Apostle
,
triumph
in
a
holy
rejoycing
,
There
is
therefore
now
no
condemnation
,
to
them
which
are
in
Christ
Jesus
,
who
walk
not
after
the
flesh
but
after
the
Spirit
,
who
shall
lay
any
thing
to
the
charge
of
Gods
Elect
?
It
is
God
that
justifieth
,
who
is
he
that
shall
condemn
?
It
is
Christ
that
died
yea
rather
that
is
risen
again
,
who
is
even
at
the
Right
Hand
of
God
,
making
intercession
for
us
.
Rom.
8.1
,
33
,
34.
Thirdly
,
Is
Christ
Jesus
that
triumphant
,
and
glorious
Champion
,
With
dyed
Garments
from
Bozrah
,
having
trode
the
Wine-press
of
his
Fathers
wrath
alone
,
for
sinners
,
Isa.
63.1
,
2
,
3.
Who
hath
conquered
over
Hell
and
Death
for
sinners
,
1
Cor.
15.54
,
55
,
56
,
57.
Why
should
a
Believer
be
afraid
and
doubtful
of
his
Eternal
Salvation
in
Jesus
Christ
,
considering
he
hath
his
Promise
for
it
who
cannot
lye
.
I
even
I
am
he
,
that
comforteth
thee
,
who
art
thou
,
that
thou
shouldest
be
afraid
of
a
Man
that
shall
die
,
and
of
the
Son
of
Man
,
that
shall
be
made
as
Grass
?
and
forgetteth
the
Lord
thy
Maker
,
that
hath
stretched
forth
the
Heavens
,
and
hast
feared
continually
every
day
,
because
of
the
fury
of
the
Oppressour
,
as
if
he
were
ready
to
destroy
,
and
where
is
the
fury
of
the
Oppressour
,
Isa.
51.12
,
13.
This
one
Consideration
and
Faith
in
exercise
,
is
sufficient
to
stay
the
Soul
against
all
discouragements
and
doubtings
.
Fourthly
,
Is
Christ
that
brightness
of
the
Fathers
Glory
,
and
express
Image
of
his
Person
whose
Throne
is
for
ever
,
Heb.
1.3
,
8.
Hath
he
dignified
man
,
and
abased
himself
,
in
taking
Mans
Nature
upon
him
,
and
not
the
Nature
of
Angels
,
Heb.
2.16
.
Art
thou
amongst
men
,
O
Christian
contemptible
,
as
a
Worm
,
and
no
Man
:
looked
upon
as
the
abject
and
of
scouring
of
the
Earth
as
was
Christ
?
Psalm
22.
Why
art
thou
cast
down
and
disquieted
,
is
not
Christ
thy
Eldest
Brother
,
hath
he
taken
thy
Nature
on
him
for
any
other
end
than
for
thy
comfort
?
For
that
he
himself
hath
suffered
,
being
tempted
he
is
able
to
succour
those
that
are
tempted
.
Heb.
2.18
.
Let
therefore
thy
Condition
in
the
World
be
never
so
despicable
,
lay
thou
hold
on
Christ
as
thy
Sacrifice
,
be
comforted
in
this
,
Though
thou
hast
lien
amongst
the
Pots
,
yet
shalt
thou
be
like
a
Dove
,
whose
Wings
are
covered
with
Silver
,
and
her
Feathers
with
yellow
Gold
,
Psal.
68.13
.
Fifthly
,
Is
Christ
thy
King
,
who
hath
the
Keys
of
Hell
and
Death
,
who
can
bind
and
no
man
loose
,
and
loose
and
no
man
bind
,
Rev.
1.18
.
What
Prison
,
Confinement
,
Restraint
,
or
Power
can
keep
thee
out
of
his
Hands
,
when
his
appointed
time
cometh
,
That
he
will
send
his
word
and
heal
and
loose
thee
?
Psalm
107.16
,
20.
Rom.
8.35
,
38
,
39.
Sixthly
,
Is
Christ
that
bountiful
Prince
,
who
giveth
gifts
to
Men
,
hath
he
abased
himself
to
Death
to
make
thee
a
King
,
John
1.12
.
art
thou
in
Poverty
with
Lazarus
,
and
in
thy
own
sense
,
and
humane
appearance
thy
way
is
hid
from
God
as
in
the
foregoing
place
,
nevertheless
,
remember
his
power
and
bounty
,
He
setteth
the
poor
on
high
,
and
maketh
them
families
like
a
Flock
,
the
righteous
shall
see
it
and
rejoice
,
Psalm
1●7
.
41
,
42.
Yea
remember
his
Promise
,
believe
and
be
comforted
in
it
,
I
will
give
thee
the
treasures
of
darkness
and
hidden
riches
of
secret
places
,
Isa:
45.3
.
Prove
me
now
saith
the
Lord
,
if
I
will
not
open
thee
the
Windows
of
Heaven
,
and
pour
you
out
a
blessing
that
there
shall
not
be
room
enough
to
receive
it
,
Mal.
3.10
.
But
above
all
whereas
the
Wicked
and
Rich
of
this
World
,
receive
their
Consolation
in
this
Life
,
Wo
to
you
that
are
Rich
for
you
have
received
your
Consolation
,
Luke
6.24
.
Believers
shall
be
Eternally
happy
,
And
they
shall
be
mine
in
that
day
,
when
I
make
up
my
Jewels
,
and
I
will
spare
him
as
a
man
spareth
his
own
Son
that
serveth
him
,
then
shall
ye
return
and
discern
between
the
Righteous
and
the
Wicked
,
between
him
that
serveth
God
,
and
him
that
serveth
him
not
,
Mal.
3.17
,
18.
We
have
seen
in
the
foregoing
discourse
,
the
happy
condition
of
man
in
his
first
Creation
,
and
thereafter
his
unhappy
and
miserable
estate
by
reason
of
sin
,
and
also
,
and
immediately
preceeding
this
discourse
,
the
Lords
great
clemency
and
free
bounty
to
Man
,
by
the
Counsel
of
Heaven
from
all
Eternity
,
in
redeeming
Man
by
a
Covenant
of
free
Love
in
Jesus
Christ
according
to
that
Scripture
,
O
Israel
thou
hast
destroyed
thy self
but
in
me
is
thy
help
,
Hosea
13.
and
9.
And
as
this
great
Salvation
is
by
a
Covenant
with
Jesus
Christ
,
wherein
he
both
undertakes
for
Man
,
and
procures
Mercies
to
Man
,
so
there
are
duties
incumbent
to
man
on
his
part
of
the
Covenant
.
Although
Man
by
his
first
and
original
sin
,
as
hath
been
already
shewn
,
hath
disabled
himself
,
that
he
is
capable
of
no
performance
in
himself
,
nevertheless
Jesus
Christ
his
surety
undertakes
for
him
,
and
he
works
and
accomplisheth
all
these
works
in
him
.
These
Conditions
on
Mans
part
are
variously
expressed
in
Scripture
,
Moses
under
the
Law
,
tells
the
People
of
Israel
their
duty
towards
God
.
And
now
O
Israel
,
what
doth
the
Lord
thy
God
require
of
thee
?
but
to
fear
the
Lord
thy
God
,
to
walk
in
all
his
ways
,
and
to
love
him
,
and
to
serve
the
Lord
thy
God
,
with
all
thy
Heart
,
and
with
all
thy
Soul
,
to
keep
the
Commandments
of
the
Lord
,
and
his
Statutes
,
which
I
command
thee
for
thy
good
,
Deut.
10.22
,
23.
The
holy
Prophet
Micah
,
much
to
the
same
purpose
,
he
hath
shewed
thee
,
O
Man
what
is
good
,
and
what
doth
the
Lord
require
of
thee
but
to
do
justly
,
love
mercy
,
and
walk
humbly
with
thy
God
.
Mic.
6.8
.
The
duty
of
Christians
under
the
Gospel
,
and
Believers
under
the
Law
are
morally
the
same
,
the
holy
Apostle
gives
us
in
divers
places
the
account
of
our
duties
under
the
Gospel
.
Let
us
cleanse
our selves
from
all
filthiness
of
the
Flesh
,
and
of
the
Spirit
,
perfecting
holiness
in
the
fear
of
the
Lord
,
2
Cor.
7.1
.
And
the
same
Apostle
elsewhere
,
For
the
Grace
of
God
that
bringeth
Salvation
,
hath
appeared
to
all
Men
,
teaching
us
,
that
denying
ungodliness
and
worldly
lusts
,
we
should
live
soberly
,
righteously
,
and
godly
in
this
present
World
,
Titus
2.11
,
12.
These
foregoing
and
other
Scriptures
,
as
well
in
the
old
,
as
new
Testament
,
hold
out
to
us
,
the
material
and
substantial
part
of
our
duties
,
or
conditions
of
the
new
Covenant
on
mans
part
;
although
grace
and
salvation
,
comes
freely
unto
us
,
by
the
forbearance
of
God
,
and
free
love
of
Jesus
Christ
as
is
already
shewen
,
nevertheless
,
it
is
but
reasonable
and
just
,
that
such
precious
mercies
should
be
answered
,
with
conditions
on
Mans
part
,
and
the
rather
,
for
that
:
Man
hath
neither
strength
,
power
,
nor
capacity
in
himself
to
perform
.
But
that
as
the
Covenant
is
free
,
so
grace
to
perform
is
freely
given
and
obtained
by
Jesus
Christ
,
James
1.17
.
and
all
the
performances
of
Christians
,
though
never
so
exact
,
are
but
the
returning
to
God
what
we
received
from
him
and
though
we
may
better
our selves
by
these
performances
,
and
thereby
render
our selves
more
acceptable
to
God
,
nevertheless
we
do
not
at
all
profit
God
thereby
,
for
what
we
can
do
to
God
in
our
Service
and
Worship
is
but
our
Duty
,
and
brings
him
no
advantage
,
according
to
Christs
own
Doctrine
.
When
ye
shall
have
done
all
these
things
which
are
commanded
you
,
say
,
we
are
uprofitable
Servants
,
we
have
done
that
which
was
our
duty
to
do
,
Luke
17.10
.
As
the
holy
Scriptures
of
the
old
and
new
testament
,
hold
out
to
us
the
whole
complex
of
Christian
duties
,
which
being
so
various
,
and
collected
from
so
many
several
Scriptures
,
and
for
the
better
attaining
to
the
knowledge
thereof
,
are
to
be
reduced
in
order
,
under
the
several
heads
of
the
duties
of
the
first
and
second
Table
,
shall
by
the
blessing
of
God
be
the
subject
of
the
ensuing
Discourse
.
Before
we
proceed
to
examine
the
particular
duties
of
Christians
under
this
new
Covenant
,
we
shall
by
the
way
consider
the
great
difference
between
the
bounty
and
goodness
of
God
to
Repenting
Sinners
,
and
the
bounty
and
goodness
of
man
to
one
another
,
in
which
we
shall
find
made
good
that
Scripture
.
As
the
Heavens
are
higher
than
the
Earth
,
so
are
my
thoughts
higher
than
your
thoughts
,
and
my
ways
higher
than
your
ways
,
Isa.
55.9
.
We
have
discovered
that
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ
his
bounty
is
such
,
that
man
by
sin
against
God
,
having
forfeited
his
first
and
happy
estate
in
Paradise
,
and
being
therefore
accursed
and
concluded
under
wrath
,
is
freely
restored
by
the
Sacrifice
of
Christs
Blood
,
and
that
all
required
of
him
in
return
of
such
mercies
;
is
the
due
observance
of
Gods
Commands
in
new
obedience
;
and
that
towards
mans
performance
,
God
in
Christ
Jesus
,
makes
with
him
an
everlasting
Covenant
,
that
he
is
their
God
and
they
his
People
,
That
he
will
give
them
one
Heart
,
and
one
Way
,
that
they
may
fear
him
for
ever
for
the
good
of
them
and
their
Children
after
them
,
Jer.
32.38
,
39
,
40.
and
give
them
a
new
Spirit
,
Ezek.
11.19
and
I
will
put
my
Spirit
within
you
,
and
cause
you
to
walk
in
my
Statutes
and
ye
shall
keep
my
Commandments
and
do
them
,
Jer.
36.27
.
By
which
we
perceive
that
as
the
Lord
requires
duties
on
mans
part
,
he
affords
to
his
people
Strength
and
Grace
to
perform
the
duties
Commanded
,
which
other
Benefactors
,
neither
do
,
nor
can
do
.
Secondly
,
The
Lord
gives
power
and
authority
to
his
people
to
call
on
him
for
a
supply
of
such
of
his
Graces
,
as
are
necessary
for
them
to
enable
them
to
walk
with
him
,
Ezek.
36.37
.
I
will
yet
for
this
be
inquired
of
the
House
of
Israel
to
do
it
for
them
,
seek
and
ye
shall
find
,
knock
and
it
shall
be
opened
,
&c.
Mat.
7.7
,
8.
and
in
that
famous
place
,
Ask
me
of
things
to
come
concerning
my
Sons
,
and
my
Daughters
,
and
the
works
of
my
hands
command
ye
me
,
Isa.
45.11
.
Thirdly
,
The
Lord
doth
not
only
afford
stock
of
Grace
by
his
Spirit
,
and
gives
a
command
to
call
for
more
supply
,
but
he
also
rewards
the
right
improvement
of
Grace
with
fresh
Grace
,
he
will
give
Grace
for
Grace
,
and
no
good
thing
will
he
with-hold
from
those
that
fear
him
.
Then
shall
we
know
if
we
follow
on
to
know
the
Lord
,
Hos.
6.3
.
and
this
is
clear
by
the
parable
of
the
Talents
,
to
such
as
improved
,
more
was
given
,
and
Eternal
Life
as
a
reward
of
their
well-doing
:
but
he
that
did
not
improve
,
what
he
had
was
taken
from
him
,
and
he
himself
was
thrust
into
utter
darkness
,
Mat.
25.
Fourthly
,
The
Lord
delighteth
in
mercy
and
not
in
the
severity
of
his
Justice
,
and
rather
desires
sinners
should
repent
and
live
,
than
perish
under
his
Wrath
and
Justice
.
Cast
away
all
your
transgressions
,
whereby
you
have
transgressed
,
and
make
you
a
new
Heart
,
and
a
new
Spirit
,
for
why
will
you
dye
O
House
of
Israel
,
for
I
have
no
pleasure
in
the
death
of
him
that
dieth
,
wherefore
turn
your selves
and
live
,
Ezek.
18.31
,
32.
As
I
live
saith
the
Lord
,
I
have
no
pleasure
in
the
death
of
the
wicked
,
but
that
the
wicked
turn
from
his
way
and
live
,
turn
ye
,
turn
ye
,
for
why
will
ye
dye
O
House
of
Israel
?
Ezek.
33.11
.
We
see
in
all
these
foregoing
steps
,
the
great
desire
and
zeal
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ
hath
,
for
the
good
and
conversion
of
sinners
,
and
aversation
to
their
distruction
;
but
on
the
other
hand
,
we
shall
find
the
great
prejudice
,
oppression
,
and
cruelty
of
men
,
against
one
another
.
For
first
consider
any
man
as
a
benefactor
to
another
,
either
in
that
case
,
where
any
man
hath
raised
some
to
some
degree
of
preferment
or
profit
,
either
of
meer
good
will
or
favour
,
and
on
taking
a
liking
to
him
as
his
favourite
,
or
for
some
good
office
done
to
him
by
another
,
makes
him
some
grant
to
himself
and
his
heirs
,
how
frequently
doth
it
happen
that
either
the
donor
looseth
his
fancy
or
forgets
the
good
office
to
the
donec
in
his
own
time
?
or
like
Pharaoh
to
the
Posterity
of
Joseph
,
and
thereby
rests
not
till
by
some
means
or
other
,
he
brings
his
favourite
into
disgrace
,
and
worms
from
him
the
grant
with
Ignominy
,
and
leaves
him
in
worse
condition
than
he
found
him
,
or
makes
him
the
continual
Butt
of
his
displeasure
,
and
exposeth
him
to
the
contempt
of
others
,
or
if
any
condition
be
performable
on
the
grant
,
makes
the
Grantee
uneasy
,
and
never
at
quiet
until
the
grant
be
voided
.
Secondly
,
If
on
the
account
of
Charity
or
common
course
of
dealing
,
one
Neighbour
or
Friend
happen
on
some
pinching
exigent
,
to
supply
the
want
of
another
,
how
frequently
doth
Pride
upbraid
the
necessitous
,
and
covetousness
take
these
advantages
,
that
what
was
lent
is
called
and
forced
back
,
so
unseasonably
and
in
such
rigid
and
hard
terms
,
that
the
calling
the
thing
back
after
such
manner
,
is
a
greater
prejudice
,
than
the
supply
could
be
a
service
,
and
many
are
ruined
on
pretence
of
friendship
in
lending
,
when
the
event
is
pernicious
,
and
the
design
appears
to
have
been
nothing
but
covetousness
;
let
such
persons
consider
the
common
duty
of
Charity
,
of
lending
without
expectation
of
a
return
,
according
to
Christs
Doctrine
,
Love
ye
your
Enemies
,
and
do
good
for
evil
,
and
lend
hoping
for
nothing
again
,
and
your
reward
shall
be
great
,
and
ye
shall
be
the
Children
of
the
highest
,
for
he
is
kind
to
the
unthankful
,
and
to
the
evil
,
be
ye
therefore
merciful
,
as
your
heavenly
Father
is
merciful
,
Luke
6.34
,
35
,
36.
It
were
advisable
such
persons
would
consider
,
it
's
only
Gods
bounty
,
which
makes
one
man
in
a
worldly
state
to
differ
from
another
,
What
hast
thou
O
man
,
that
thou
hast
not
received
?
Every
Good
and
every
Perfect
Gift
cometh
from
the
Father
of
Light
,
Jam.
1.17
.
The
Race
is
not
to
the
Swift
,
nor
the
Battel
to
the
Strong
,
but
God
raiseth
up
one
and
casteth
down
another
.
Let
man
in
prosperity
consider
,
it
is
only
by
the
favour
of
God
he
standeth
,
and
he
that
thinketh
he
standeth
let
him
take
heed
least
he
fall
.
And
remember
what
the
Psalmist
saith
,
When
thou
Lord
rebukest
man
for
Iniquity
,
how
dost
thou
make
his
beauty
to
consume
like
a
Mothe
?
Let
him
consider
the
Parable
of
Dives
and
Lazarus
,
Luke
16.19
.
to
the
end
,
and
the
rich
Husbandman
in
the
Gospel
,
Luke
12.16
,
to
22.
Let
him
consider
Nebuchadnezzar's
Fall
from
the
height
of
Glory
,
to
a
Brutal
State
,
Dan.
4.
Let
such
men
remember
they
are
of
the
same
Family
and
extraction
with
the
poorest
,
that
they
owe
their
Life
,
Being
,
and
what
they
have
to
God
,
and
are
eternally
lost
,
unless
reconciled
to
God
in
Jesus
Christ
,
and
that
all
men
by
Nature
are
under
Wrath
,
and
Debtors
to
Gods
Justice
,
and
if
he
should
prove
a
rigorous
exactor
who
could
stand
before
him
?
therefore
they
ought
equally
to
have
compassion
on
their
Brethren
.
Remember
them
that
are
in
Bonds
,
as
bound
with
them
,
and
them
which
suffer
adversity
,
as
being
your selves
in
the
Body
,
Hebrews
13.3
.
Let
such
remember
the
Parable
of
that
cruel
servant
,
whose
Lord
forgave
to
him
his
debt
,
but
he
dealing
cruelly
with
his
fellow
Servant
,
his
Lord
fell
on
him
,
and
made
him
irrecoverably
miserable
,
Mat.
18.23
.
to
end
;
and
these
are
Christs
own
words
,
so
likewise
shall
my
Heavenly
Father
do
also
unto
you
,
if
ye
from
your
Hearts
forgive
not
every
one
his
Brother
their
Trespasses
,
Mat.
18.35
.
It
being
so
known
a
Truth
,
and
fatal
to
Mankind
,
that
all
Men
in
Adam
were
concluded
under
Sin
and
Wrath
,
and
that
woful
experience
as
well
as
Scripture
teach
us
.
That
all
men
(
except
Christ
)
are
frequently
defiled
with
actual
Transgressions
;
And
that
no
man
acquainted
with
himself
can
be
ignorant
of
this
truth
,
Psal.
51.5
.
Eph.
2.3
.
Eecles.
7.20
,
And
that
as
all
men
in
Adam
are
under
the
condemnation
of
Wrath
and
Justice
,
so
the
only
way
of
Salvation
is
by
Faith
in
Jesus
Christ
,
Romans
.
5.18
,
19.
Now
that
all
naturally
are
under
the
state
of
Sin
,
let
us
consider
the
duties
incumbent
for
our
recovery
out
of
this
condition
,
and
these
are
chiefly
five
.
First
,
Trace
Man
what
he
is
in
his
Estate
of
Nature
.
Secondly
,
Let
us
set
Original
Sin
before
us
as
a
Beacon
.
Thirdly
,
Study
Mortification
.
Fourthly
,
Study
Repentance
.
Fifthly
,
Search
into
the
promises
of
God
and
believe
them
.
The
first
Duty
is
to
trace
Man
from
his
beginning
,
of
whom
if
we
take
a
view
,
we
will
find
him
soon
after
his
Creation
to
fall
from
his
Original
Righteousness
,
by
breaking
the
command
and
eating
the
forbidden
fruit
,
And
the
Lord
saw
that
the
wickedness
of
Man
was
great
in
the
Earth
,
and
that
every
Imagination
of
his
Heart
was
evil
and
only
evil
continually
,
Gen.
6.5
,
7.
And
see
how
he
is
described
by
the
Prophet
.
The
Heart
of
Man
is
deceitful
and
desperately
wicked
above
all
things
,
who
can
know
it
,
Jeremiah
17.9
.
See
how
Man
is
painted
out
in
his
natural
defilement
,
Thy
Father
was
an
Amorite
,
and
thy
Mother
a
Hittite
as
for
thy
Nativity
,
in
the
day
that
thou
wast
born
,
thy
Navel
was
not
cut
,
neither
wast
thou
washed
in
Water
to
supple
thee
,
thou
wast
not
washed
at
all
,
nor
salted
at
all
,
no
Eye
pittied
thee
,
to
do
any
of
these
things
to
thee
,
to
have
compassion
on
thee
,
but
thou
wast
cast
out
on
the
open
fields
to
the
loathing
of
thy
person
,
in
the
day
thou
wast
born
,
Ezek.
16.3
,
4
,
5
,
&c.
See
more
of
this
under
the
head
of
original
sin
.
We
are
all
as
an
unclean
thing
,
all
our
unrighteousnesses
are
as
filthy-Rags
,
we
do
all
fade
away
as
a
Leaf
,
and
our
Iniquities
like
a
Wind
have
taken
us
away
,
Isa.
64.6
.
Behold
I
was
shapen
in
Iniquity
,
and
in
Sin
did
my
Mother
conceive
me
,
Psal.
51.5
.
He
is
accursed
of
God
,
for
as
many
as
are
under
the
Law
are
under
the
Curse
,
For
it
is
written
,
cursed
is
every
Man
which
continueth
not
in
every
thing
which
is
written
in
the
Book
of
the
Law
to
do
them
,
Gal.
3.10
.
Deut.
27.26
.
Secondly
,
Set
Original
Sin
as
a
Beacon
before
us
,
The
use
of
a
Beacon
is
to
take
directions
how
to
steer
a
right
Course
,
to
avoid
splitting
on
a
Rock
or
danger
,
or
upon
Invasion
to
avoid
surprizal
by
Enemies
,
how
great
reason
hath
Man
in
remembring
his
lost
happiness
by
sin
,
to
avoid
splitting
on
that
Rock
again
?
Remember
Lots
Wife
struck
up
into
a
Pillar
of
Salt
,
for
looking
back
to
sinful
Sodom
,
Gen.
19.26
.
The
Passover
was
appointed
to
remember
the
Israelites
,
that
the
Lord
by
his
Power
had
rescued
them
from
their
Bondage
in
Egypt
,
Exod.
13.3
.
The
Prophet
Hosea
in
7
,
8
,
9
,
10
,
11
,
12
,
and
13.
chapters
of
his
Prophecies
holds
forth
to
us
the
natural
and
rebellious
frame
of
Mans
Spirit
,
which
we
should
always
have
under
our
Eyes
.
The
third
Duty
incumbent
is
Mortification
of
all
sins
and
corruptions
,
actual
and
habitual
,
of
whatever
quality
or
degree
.
And
that
First
,
by
applying
our selves
to
Christ
by
Prayer
,
Wash
me
and
I
shall
be
clean
,
purge
me
and
I
shall
be
whiter
than
Snow
;
create
in
me
a
clean
Heart
,
and
renew
a
right
Spirit
within
me
,
Isa.
51.7
,
10.
We
being
naturally
defiled
must
be
cleansed
by
him
,
For
he
is
made
to
us
Wisdom
,
Righteousness
,
Sanctification
,
and
Redemption
,
1
Cor.
1.30
.
of
this
more
at
large
hereafter
.
Secondly
,
Get
a
self
loathing
for
sin
,
we
are
all
as
an
unclean
thing
,
from
the
sole
of
the
foot
to
the
top
of
the
head
,
and
with
holy
Job
abhor
thy self
and
repent
in
Dust
and
Ashes
,
Isa.
1.6
.
ch.
64.6
.
Job
42.6
.
Thirdly
,
Get
deep
apprehensions
of
the
Infinite
and
free
love
of
God
in
Christ
.
And
that
first
in
his
early
Mercy
of
Mans
Redemption
,
and
Promise
after
Mans
Fall
,
it
shall
bruise
thy
head
and
thou
shalt
bruise
his
heel
,
Gen.
3.15
.
And
admire
his
infinite
goodness
of
free
Mercy
When
we
were
without
strength
,
Christ
in
due
time
died
for
the
ungodly
.
God
so
loved
the
World
,
that
while
we
were
yet
Sinners
and
Enemies
,
Christ
died
for
us
,
Rom.
8.5
,
6
,
9.
This
is
that
Emmanuel
which
was
promised
for
Redemption
of
Sinners
,
Isa.
7.14
.
ch.
11.1
.
ch.
53.
all
.
The
fourth
Duty
is
Repentance
,
which
is
a
Godly
sorrow
for
sin
not
to
be
repented
of
,
which
according
to
the
Apostles
description
hath
these
seven
qualifications
in
it
.
2
Cor.
7.11
.
First
,
Carefulness
,
which
is
an
Impartial
discovery
,
and
searching
into
all
the
Thoughts
and
Actions
,
concealing
none
,
nor
conniving
at
any
thing
of
Sin
,
though
as
dear
as
right
Eye
,
or
right
Hand
,
If
thy
right
Hand
offend
cut
it
off
,
if
the
right
Eye
offend
pull
it
out
,
it
is
profitable
that
one
member
perish
rather
than
the
whole
Body
.
He
that
loveth
Father
,
Brother
,
or
Child
,
better
than
me
,
is
not
worthy
of
me
,
he
that
loseth
his
Life
shall
find
it
,
and
,
he
that
saveth
his
Life
shall
loose
it
,
and
he
that
taketh
not
up
his
Cross
,
and
followeth
not
me
,
is
not
worthy
of
me
,
Mat.
5.29
,
30.
Mark
9.44
.
Secondly
,
Clearing
your selves
.
That
is
,
not
only
to
part
with
what
Lusts
we
please
,
and
confessing
what
sins
we
are
indifferent
to
part
with
,
but
searching
and
condemning
our selves
according
to
the
ballance
of
the
Sanctuary
,
To
the
Law
and
to
the
Testimony
,
not
by
the
level
of
affection
and
interest
,
Isa.
8.20
.
A
Third
is
Indignation
,
To
hate
every
sin
with
an
implacable
prejudice
,
even
to
hearing
,
seeing
,
touching
,
handling
,
or
any
sort
of
communication
or
delight
in
sin
,
with
an
abhorence
as
infectious
;
can
any
touch
Pitch
and
not
be
defiled
?
with
aversion
as
an
infectious
Plague
,
jealous
as
of
the
Wiles
of
the
Devil
,
as
Intanglements
and
Fetters
.
Fourthly
,
Zeal
;
With
great
anxiety
,
after
a
thorough
discovery
of
every
sin
in
its
blackest
dress
,
in
its
Nature
,
Root
,
Branches
and
Tendencies
,
zeal
for
full
purging
,
and
washing
,
not
leaving
Root
or
Branch
of
any
Sin
unmortified
or
subdued
;
without
any
tampering
or
listning
to
new
affinities
,
or
terms
of
recon●iliation
,
or
inticements
,
hotly
and
warmly
pursuing
every
Sin
,
to
utter
death
and
destruction
.
Fifthly
,
Vehement
desire
,
Like
one
curious
to
paint
to
the
Life
.
the
Nature
,
Monstruous
shape
,
and
mischievous
quality
of
every
sin
,
as
well
in
its
offensiveness
to
,
and
detestableness
with
God
,
(
who
is
of
purer
Eyes
than
to
behold
Iniquity
)
as
in
its
perniciou●ness
to
Man
,
exposing
him
to
the
wrath
of
God
,
and
barring
him
from
entring
into
the
Heavenly
Jerusalem
,
where
●o
unclean
thing
can
enter
in
,
Rev.
21.27
.
And
as
the
only
Enemy
of
Mans
Eternal
Happiness
,
and
blasting
with
a
Curse
all
his
temporal
enjoyments
,
and
the
disturber
of
the
Peace
of
Mans
Conscience
,
in
a
Communion
with
God
,
and
diverts
him
from
enjoying
of
God
,
in
place
of
Lust
and
Sin
.
The
Sixth
qualification
,
is
Fear
,
Watching
and
Praying
lest
we
enter
into
temptation
,
being
always
mindful
that
the
subtile
Enemy
of
our
Salvation
,
the
Devil
goeth
about
night
and
day
,
like
a
roaring
Lion
,
seeking
whom
he
may
devour
,
And
therefore
in
watching
put
on
the
whole
Armour
of
God
,
Eph.
6.14
,
15
,
16.
and
watch
over
our
Thoughts
,
Words
,
and
Actions
,
having
a
continual
Eye
on
the
Enemy
without
,
as
a
Sentry
standing
in
view
of
the
Enemies
Camp
day
and
night
,
observing
the
voice
of
all
Gods
Providences
and
Dispensations
,
not
putting
the
evil
day
far
from
us
,
but
being
on
our
watch
with
oyl
in
our
Lamps
,
and
our
Lamps
burning
,
knowing
that
the
Bridegroom
cometh
as
a
Thief
in
the
night
,
not
knowing
what
hour
he
will
come
,
and
therefore
to
be
always
ready
lest
when
he
comes
we
sleep
,
and
that
the
door
of
Mercy
may
not
be
shut
on
us
for
ever
,
Mat
24.14
.
The
Seventh
qualification
of
true
Repentance
,
is
Revenge
,
Holy
revenge
consisteth
●t
a
restless
discovering
of
sin
,
and
not
only
giving
up
all
society
with
it
,
and
entertainment
of
it
,
and
contradicting
or
implacable
prejudice
and
hatred
to
it
,
but
also
knowing
that
corruption
and
sin
is
such
an
infect
,
and
that
of
venomous
Nature
,
that
every
piece
and
crum
will
excite
to
a
new
Rebellion
against
God
.
And
therefore
by
a
holy
re●enge
to
give
up
every
Sin
and
Lust
,
though
never
so
dear
,
intirely
to
Divine
Justice
,
as
well
to
appeale
the
Wrath
of
God
,
and
avoid
his
Dishonour
,
as
to
secure
our selves
,
from
falling
into
disobedience
and
new
rebellion
,
by
tampering
with
the
seditious
deceit
of
Sin
and
Lust
;
Cast
out
the
Bondwoman
and
her
Son
,
Gen.
23.10
.
Be
not
again
entangled
with
the
Y●●k
of
Bondage
,
walk
in
the
Spirit
,
and
ye
shall
not
●u●fi●l
the
Lusts
of
the
Flesh
,
for
the
Flesh
lusteth
against
the
Spirit
,
and
the
Spirit
against
the
Flesh
,
and
they
are
contrary
one
to
the
other
,
Rom.
5.1
,
16
,
17
,
24.
The
next
Duty
incumbent
to
Man
,
in
order
to
Eternal
Life
,
is
to
search
the
Prom●●es
in
Christ
Jesus
and
believe
them
,
all
men
are
anxious
to
have
good
Titles
to
their
Estates
,
and
to
know
them
;
how
much
more
ought
Christians
,
to
be
solicitous
for
the
knowledge
of
sacred
Records
,
to
insure
their
Interest
of
something
with
Christ
.
Christs
Promises
to
his
People
,
are
either
for
things
Spiritual
or
Temporal
,
first
of
things
Spiritual
,
which
may
be
considered
under
these
three
,
First
,
The
free
love
of
God
,
in
sending
Christ
a
Ransom
for
Sin
.
Secondly
,
All
suitable
graces
and
spiritual
blessings
,
given
by
God
to
the
called
according
to
his
promise
,
Rom.
8.28
.
Thirdly
,
Eternal
Life
and
Salvation
given
to
all
who
believe
in
Jesus
Christ
.
As
to
the
first
,
Scriptures
are
full
of
the
Records
,
of
Gods
free
love
in
redeeming
Man
by
Jesus
Christ
,
when
Man
was
in
no
condition
to
make
terms
for
himself
,
and
that
early
instance
of
Gods
compassion
on
Man
when
he
had
so
soon
fallen
from
his
Integrity
.
I
will
put
enmity
between
thy
Seed
and
her
Seed
,
It
shall
bruise
thy
head
and
thou
shalt
bruise
his
heel
,
Gen.
3.15
.
Here
is
a
clear
promise
of
the
Messiah
,
of
victory
over
Sin
and
Satan
.
And
when
we
were
without
strength
,
in
due
time
Christ
died
for
us
,
and
when
we
were
yet
sinners
.
And
that
compassion
of
God
,
when
Man
was
contemptible
,
and
without
help
,
and
no
Eye
pitied
thee
,
to
do
these
things
to
thee
,
and
when
I
passed
by
,
thy
time
was
the
time
of
Love
,
and
I
said
to
thee
live
,
yea
I
said
to
thee
live
,
And
that
Evangelical
Invitation
,
Ho
,
every
one
that
thirsteth
,
come
to
me
,
drink
of
the
Waters
of
Life
,
buy
wine
,
and
milk
,
without
money
,
and
without
price
,
come
to
me
,
and
I
will
make
your
Souls
live
,
and
make
an
everlasting
Covenant
with
you
.
Let
the
wicked
forsake
his
wickedness
,
and
the
unrighteous
man
his
thoughts
,
and
let
him
return
unto
the
Lord
,
and
he
will
have
mercy
upon
him
,
and
to
our
God
,
and
he
will
abundantly
pardon
him
,
Isa.
55.
to
8.
This
strain
,
constant
current
,
and
Ocean
of
free
Love
,
flows
upon
free
terms
,
upon
the
most
miserable
,
and
without
any
terms
,
or
expectation
of
any
return
from
Man
,
but
freely
without
recompence
.
I
am
found
of
them
that
sought
me
not
,
I
am
sought
of
them
that
asked
not
for
me
,
Isa.
65.1
,
2.
From
all
which
may
be
seen
that
great
mystery
of
the
Love
of
God
to
Sinners
,
which
passeth
understanding
.
The
second
thing
in
spiritual
blessings
,
is
Gods
furnishing
Believers
with
all
suitable
Graces
,
blessings
,
and
Indowments
,
And
we
know
,
that
all
things
work
together
for
good
,
to
them
that
love
God
,
who
are
called
according
to
his
purpose
;
for
whom
he
did
foreknow
,
them
he
also
did
Predestinate
,
to
be
conformed
to
the
Image
of
his
Son
,
He
that
spared
not
his
own
Son
,
but
delivered
him
up
for
us
all
,
how
shall
he
not
also
with
him
freely
give
us
all
things
?
Rom.
8.28
,
29
,
32.
Eye
hath
not
seen
,
neither
hath
Ear
heard
,
nor
hath
it
entred
into
the
Heart
of
Man
to
conceive
,
(
besides
thee
O
Lord
)
what
great
things
he
hath
laid
up
for
those
,
who
wait
on
him
,
Isa.
64.4
.
Ask
and
it
shall
be
given
,
seek
and
ye
shall
find
,
whatsoever
ye
ask
the
Father
in
my
name
,
believe
ye
have
them
,
and
they
shall
be
given
you
,
Mat.
7.7
.
The
last
instance
of
divine
bounty
,
is
Eternal
Life
.
To
them
who
by
patient
continuance
and
well
doing
seeketh
for
glory
,
and
honour
,
eternal
Life
,
Rom.
2.9
.
When
Christ
who
is
our
Life
shall
appear
,
then
shall
we
also
appear
with
him
in
glory
,
Col.
3.4
.
God
so
loved
the
World
,
that
he
sent
his
only
Son
,
that
whosoever
should
believe
in
him
,
should
not
perish
,
but
have
eternal
Life
,
Joh.
3.16
.
And
the
glory
that
thou
gavest
me
I
have
given
them
,
that
they
may
be
one
as
we
are
one
,
I
in
them
,
and
thou
in
me
,
that
the
World
may
know
,
that
thou
hast
sent
me
,
and
loved
them
,
as
thou
hast
loved
me
,
Joh.
17.22
,
23.
Be
thou
faithful
unto
the
end
,
and
I
will
give
thee
the
Crown
of
Life
,
To
him
that
overcometh
,
I
will
give
to
sit
down
in
my
Kingdom
,
even
as
I
have
overcome
,
and
am
sat
down
with
my
Father
in
his
Kingdom
,
Revel.
3.21
.
The
second
branch
of
Gods
Promises
,
are
of
temporal
Mercies
,
or
of
Temporal
and
Spiritual
mixed
together
,
and
these
in
Scripture
are
extended
to
all
the
exigencies
of
a
Christians
state
or
condition
.
As
First
in
general
afflictions
,
In
all
their
afflictions
he
was
afflicted
,
and
the
Angel
of
his
presence
saved
them
,
in
his
Mercy
and
in
his
pity
he
redeemed
them
,
and
bore
them
all
the
days
of
old
,
Isa.
63.9
.
He
shall
give
his
Angels
charge
over
thee
,
to
keep
thee
in
all
thy
ways
,
they
shall
bear
thee
up
in
their
hands
,
left
thou
dash
thy
foot
against
a
stone
,
Psalm
91.11
,
12.
Secondly
,
In
all
particular
trials
and
afflictions
,
When
thou
passest
thorough
the
Waters
I
will
be
with
thee
,
and
thorough
the
Rivers
they
shall
not
overflow
thee
,
when
thou
walkest
thorough
the
Fire
thou
shalt
not
be
burned
,
neither
shall
the
flame
come
upon
thee
,
Isa.
43.2
.
And
he
shall
call
upon
me
,
and
I
will
answer
him
,
I
will
be
with
him
in
trouble
,
I
will
deliver
him
,
and
honour
him
,
with
long
life
will
I
satisfy
him
,
and
shew
him
my
Salvation
,
Psal.
91.15
,
16.
Thirdly
,
His
Promises
in
greatest
extremity
when
left
and
forsaken
of
all
Friends
and
Relations
,
When
my
Father
and
my
Mother
forsake
me
,
then
the
Lord
will
take
me
up
.
Psal.
27.10
.
Can
a
Woman
forsake
her
sucking
Child
,
and
not
have
Compassion
on
the
fruit
of
her
Womb
,
yea
they
may
forget
,
yet
will
I
not
forget
thee
,
behold
I
have
graven
thee
upon
the
Palms
of
my
hands
,
thy
Walls
are
continually
before
me
,
Isa.
49.16
,
17.
And
he
saw
that
there
was
no
man
,
and
wondered
that
there
was
no
Intercessor
,
therefore
his
own
Arm
brought
Salvation
to
him
,
and
his
fury
upheld
him
,
Isa.
63
5.
All
thy
lovers
have
forgotten
thee
,
they
seek
thee
not
,
for
I
have
wounded
thee
with
the
wound
of
an
Enemy
,
with
the
chastisement
of
a
cruel
one
,
for
the
multitude
of
thine
Iniquities
,
because
thy
sins
were
increased
,
why
cryest
thou
for
thine
affliction
?
thy
sorrow
is
incurable
,
for
the
multitude
of
thine
Iniquities
,
because
thy
sins
were
increased
,
therefore
all
they
that
devour
thee
,
shall
be
devoured
,
and
all
thy
Adversaries
every
one
of
them
shall
go
into
Captivity
,
and
they
that
spoil
thee
,
shall
be
a
spoil
,
and
all
that
prey
upon
thee
,
shall
be
a
prey
,
for
I
will
restore
health
unto
thee
,
and
heal
thee
of
thy
wounds
saith
the
Lord
,
because
they
have
called
thee
an
out-cast
,
saying
,
this
is
Zion
whom
no
Man
looketh
after
,
Jer.
30.14
,
15
,
16
,
17.
Having
thus
viewed
the
manifold
Promises
of
God
to
his
People
.
Let
us
now
consider
the
methods
to
be
taken
by
repenting
sinners
under
their
afflictions
which
may
be
in
this
threefold
Consideration
.
First
,
Consider
Sin
as
the
cause
of
all
Evil
and
of
Afflictions
.
Secondly
,
That
all
Afflictions
are
from
God
.
Thirdly
,
Consider
Gods
Intention
and
Purpose
towards
his
People
,
by
afflicting
of
them
.
The
first
Consideration
,
is
that
sin
,
as
it
's
the
cause
of
all
evil
,
is
also
the
cause
of
affliction
,
no
man
is
so
insensible
,
but
he
finds
the
burthen
of
affliction
,
or
should
be
so
irrational
as
not
to
enquire
into
the
causes
thereof
,
so
that
if
we
do
inquire
into
the
first
Chastisement
which
hapned
to
Man
,
to
wit
,
his
being
shut
out
from
Paradise
,
we
will
find
the
cause
thereof
to
be
his
Rebellion
,
and
Disobedience
to
God
,
in
eating
of
the
forbidden
Fruit
,
and
as
we
must
acknowledge
the
Justice
on
Gods
part
,
so
all
the
Scriptures
all
along
shew
Sin
to
be
the
cause
of
Affliction
,
Hear
O
Heavens
,
and
hearken
O
Earth
,
for
the
Lord
hath
spoken
,
I
have
nourished
and
brought
forth
Children
,
and
they
have
rebelled
against
me
,
the
Ox
knoweth
his
owner
,
and
the
Ass
his
Masters
Crib
,
but
Israel
doth
not
know
,
my
people
do
nor
consider
,
O
sinful
Nation
,
a
People
loaden
with
Iniquity
,
a
seed
of
evil
doers
,
Children
that
are
corrupters
,
they
have
forsaken
the
Lord
,
they
have
provoked
the
Holy
One
of
Israel
to
anger
,
they
are
gone
away
backward
,
why
should
ye
be
stricken
any
more
?
ye
will
revolt
more
and
more
,
the
whole
head
is
sick
,
the
whole
Heart
is
faint
,
from
the
sole
of
the
foot
to
the
top
of
the
Head
there
is
no
soundness
in
it
;
but
wounds
and
bruises
and
putrifying
sores
,
they
have
not
been
closed
,
nor
mollified
with
ointment
;
your
Country
is
desolate
,
your
Cities
are
burned
with
Fire
,
your
Land
Strangers
devour
in
your
presence
,
and
it
is
desolate
as
overthrown
by
strangers
,
Isa.
1.2
,
to
8.
O
Lord
the
hope
of
Israel
;
all
that
forsake
thee
shall
be
ashamed
,
and
they
that
depart
from
thee
shall
be
written
in
the
dust
,
because
they
have
forsaken
thee
the
fountain
of
living
Waters
,
Jer.
17.13
.
Where
is
the
Bill
of
your
Mothers
Divorce
,
whom
I
have
put
away
?
behold
for
your
Iniquities
have
you
sold
your selves
;
and
for
your
transgressions
is
your
Mother
put
away
,
Isa.
50.1
.
In
the
second
place
,
We
ought
to
consider
that
Affliction
ariseth
not
out
of
the
Dust
,
but
directly
or
indirectly
they
are
from
God
,
is
there
any
evil
in
the
City
that
the
Lord
hath
not
done
?
Job
.
5.6
.
You
only
have
I
known
of
all
the
Families
of
the
Earth
,
therefore
will
I
punish
you
,
for
all
your
Iniquities
,
Amos
3.2
,
3
,
to
7.
Who
gave
Jacob
to
the
spoil
,
or
Israel
to
the
Robbers
,
did
not
the
Lord
,
he
against
whom
we
have
sinned
?
for
they
would
not
walk
in
his
ways
,
neither
were
they
obedient
to
his
Laws
,
Isa.
24.24
.
I
form
Light
and
create
Darkness
.
I
make
Peace
and
create
War
,
I
the
Lord
do
all
these
things
,
Isa.
45.7
.
All
thy
lovers
have
forsaken
thee
,
they
seek
thee
not
,
for
I
have
wounded
thee
with
the
wound
of
an
Enemy
,
with
the
Chastisement
of
a
cruel
one
,
for
the
multitude
of
thy
Iniquities
,
because
thy
sins
were
increased
,
I
have
done
these
things
unto
thee
,
Jer.
30.14
.
The
third
consideration
,
is
what
may
be
Gods
purpose
or
intention
in
chastising
his
own
People
,
which
may
be
resolved
and
comprehended
in
these
five
.
First
,
To
purge
away
their
sins
.
Secondly
,
To
invite
his
People
to
Repentance
,
by
with-holding
his
Face
by
afflictions
.
Thirdly
,
To
distinguish
between
his
Children
and
Bastards
.
Fourthly
,
To
fix
on
their
Hearts
,
the
sense
of
the
emptiness
of
humane
enjoyments
.
Fifthly
,
To
possess
them
of
the
true
opinion
of
Christs
excellency
above
all
things
else
.
First
,
It
is
to
purify
his
People
from
sin
,
wash
you
,
make
you
clean
,
cease
to
do
evil
,
learn
to
do
well
,
if
ye
be
willing
and
obedient
,
ye
shall
eat
the
good
of
the
Land
,
but
if
ye
refuse
and
rebel
,
ye
shall
be
devoured
by
Fire
,
thy
Silver
is
become
dross
,
thy
Wine
mixed
with
Water
,
ah
I
will
ease
me
of
my
Adversaries
,
and
avenge
me
of
my
Enemies
,
I
will
turn
my
Hand
upon
thee
and
purely
purge
away
thy
dross
,
and
take
away
thy
Tin
,
Isa.
1.
to
26.
By
this
therefore
shall
the
Iniquity
of
Jacob
be
purged
,
and
this
is
all
the
fruit
to
take
away
his
Sin
,
when
he
taketh
away
all
the
Stones
as
Chalk-stones
,
&c.
Isa.
27.9
.
I
have
refined
thee
,
but
not
with
Silver
,
I
have
chosen
thee
in
the
furnace
of
affliction
,
Isa.
48.10
.
The
second
Branch
of
Gods
purpose
in
afflicting
his
People
,
is
,
to
call
his
People
to
him
by
his
withdrawing
his
countenance
from
them
by
afflictions
,
either
on
their
Persons
or
Substance
.
I
will
go
and
return
to
my
place
until
they
repent
and
seek
my
Face
,
in
their
afflictions
they
will
seek
me
early
,
Hos.
5.15
.
Therefore
behold
I
will
hedge
up
thy
way
with
Thorns
,
and
make
a
Wall
that
she
shall
not
find
her
Path
,
and
she
shall
follow
after
her
Lovers
and
not
overtake
them
,
she
shall
seek
them
,
and
not
find
them
,
then
shall
she
say
I
will
return
to
my
first
Husband
,
for
then
was
it
better
with
me
than
now
,
Hos.
2.6
,
to
10.
Standing
Waters
stink
,
and
Mettal
not
used
or
scoured
corrupts
,
and
as
the
Goldsmith
by
rubbing
,
filing
,
or
fire
,
purifieth
and
c●eanseth
his
chiefest
Mettal
,
so
the
Lord
by
chastisements
,
exerciseth
his
People
,
and
reclaims
them
from
going
astray
from
him
,
to
carnal
vanities
.
Hos.
11
8
,
9
,
10.
The
third
Branch
of
Gods
purpose
of
Afflictions
upon
his
People
,
is
to
distinguish
between
his
own
peculiar
People
,
and
the
Wicked
,
which
are
called
Bastards
.
And
that
by
a
fatherly
restraining
their
extravagancies
by
moderate
correction
.
Though
I
make
a
full
end
of
all
Nations
whether
I
have
scattered
thee
,
yet
I
will
not
make
a
full
end
of
thee
,
but
I
will
correct
thee
in
measure
and
not
leave
thee
altogether
unpunished
,
Jer.
30.11
.
Whom
the
Lord
loveth
he
Chastiseth
,
and
scourgeth
every
Son
whom
he
receiveth
,
for
if
ye
endure
chastisement
,
God
dealeth
with
you
,
as
with
Sons
,
for
what
son
is
he
,
whom
the
Father
Chastiseth
not
?
but
if
ye
be
without
chastisement
,
whereof
all
are
partakers
,
then
are
ye
Bastards
and
no
Children
,
Heb.
12.6
,
7
,
8.
Behold
happy
is
the
Man
whom
God
correcteth
,
Job
5
17.
The
Prodigal
had
never
returned
but
for
his
Penury
and
Want
,
this
is
Gods
chief
means
to
reclaim
his
People
,
to
hedge
up
their
way
with
Thorns
,
I
will
melt
them
and
try
them
,
&c.
Hos.
2.6
,
7
,
14.
Jer.
9.7
.
The
fourth
reason
of
Gods
purpose
in
chastising
his
people
is
to
fix
on
their
Hearts
,
the
true
belief
of
emptiness
of
humane
enjoyments
.
The
Lord
having
a
purpose
to
unite
his
People
to
himself
,
and
finding
their
inclinations
running
after
creature
enjoyments
,
as
cogenious
with
their
natural
Appetites
,
he
draws
them
thence
,
not
by
necessity
,
or
constraint
,
but
in
choice
,
by
his
chastisements
to
fix
on
their
senses
and
experience
the
emptiness
of
all
humane
enjoyments
.
And
that
by
these
two
reasons
.
First
,
They
are
not
our
own
,
but
given
or
lent
to
us
.
Secondly
,
They
are
certain
troubles
,
and
uncertain
Comforts
.
First
,
That
Worldly
and
Earthly
enjoyments
,
as
well
as
Spiritual
Mercies
,
are
not
ours
,
but
all
given
to
us
,
that
all
the
enjoyments
of
this
Life
are
but
precarious
from
God
,
at
his
pleasure
,
to
give
and
continue
them
with
us
,
or
us
with
them
,
is
a
truth
,
in
experience
without
contradiction
,
and
needs
no
proof
,
though
there
are
Scripture
proofs
sufficient
.
Naked
came
I
into
the
World
and
naked
shall
I
return
,
the
Lord
gave
,
and
the
Lord
hath
taken
away
,
blessed
be
the
name
of
the
Lord
,
Job
1.21
.
We
brought
nothing
into
the
World
with
us
,
and
it
is
certain
we
shall
carry
nothing
away
with
us
,
1
Tim.
6.7
.
And
Christ
saying
to
the
Rich
Man
in
the
Gospel
,
thou
fool
this
night
thy
Soul
shall
be
required
of
thee
,
then
whose
shall
all
these
things
be
that
thou
hast
?
Luk.
12.19
,
20.
Nay
more
,
Man
in
his
natural
and
intrinsick
capacity
,
is
of
all
Creatures
the
most
weak
impotent
,
helpless
and
miserable
of
himself
,
the
Beasts
of
the
Field
can
crawl
,
seek
their
food
,
supply
themselves
,
but
Man
is
so
feeble
,
that
unless
help
be
administred
to
him
at
his
Birth
,
and
a
long
while
after
he
must
perish
.
And
this
clearly
appears
from
Scripture
.
In
the
day
thou
wast
born
,
thou
wast
not
washed
at
all
,
nor
swadled
at
all
,
thy
navel
was
not
cut
,
thou
wast
in
thy
blood
cast
out
into
the
open
Field
,
to
the
loathing
of
thy
person
,
no
Eye
pittied
thee
,
to
do
any
of
these
things
unto
thee
,
and
when
I
passed
by
,
it
was
the
time
of
love
,
and
I
said
to
thee
live
,
when
thou
wast
in
thy
blood
,
Ezek.
16.1
,
to
7.
This
is
the
true
and
lively
description
of
Man
in
his
natural
state
and
condition
,
whereby
every
Man
hath
cause
of
lowliness
of
mind
,
and
no
man
hath
cause
to
boast
,
glory
,
or
claim
any
thing
of
his
own
,
but
to
acknowledge
,
that
all
things
even
in
temporals
,
are
given
to
him
of
God
.
The
second
thing
whereby
the
Father
of
Life
,
and
God
of
all
Wisdom
,
teacheth
his
people
to
the
low
esteem
and
contempt
of
the
World
by
their
afflictions
,
is
to
instruct
them
that
the
things
of
this
Life
are
uncertain
comforts
,
and
certain
troubles
,
and
this
is
manifest
in
all
humane
experience
,
in
all
ages
,
and
all
the
train
of
enjoyments
clearly
demonstrate
this
.
If
we
take
a
view
of
all
Worlds
goods
,
and
its
excellency
,
as
they
are
computed
by
the
Apostle
,
The
Lust
of
the
Eye
,
the
Lust
of
the
Flesh
,
and
the
Pride
of
Life
,
1
Joh.
2.15
,
16
,
17.
If
we
will
branch
them
forth
in
the
several
particulars
of
honour
,
riches
,
health
,
friends
,
relations
,
and
all
the
other
pretended
excellencies
of
humane
Life
or
Enjoyments
,
and
examine
all
the
pretenders
to
these
injoyments
since
the
World
began
,
we
shall
find
none
who
have
not
experienced
the
uncertainty
of
these
enjoyments
,
and
the
anxiety
and
trouble
attending
the
having
of
them
;
of
all
the
Men
on
Earth
,
none
could
lay
a
greater
claim
to
enjoyments
of
all
kinds
,
than
could
Solomon
,
let
us
see
then
,
what
account
he
gives
thereof
.
I
was
great
and
encreased
more
than
all
that
went
before
me
,
and
whatsoever
my
Eyes
desired
I
kept
not
from
them
,
I
with-held
not
my
heart
from
any
Joy
,
for
my
Heart
rejoiced
on
all
my
labour
,
then
I
looked
on
all
the
works
my
hands
had
wrought
,
and
behold
all
was
vanity
,
and
vexation
of
Spirit
,
and
there
was
no
profit
under
the
Sun
,
Eccles.
1.2
.
chap.
2.
all
.
Let
us
see
the
experience
of
David
,
a
Man
in
great
honour
,
and
in
favour
with
God
,
Thou
hast
made
my
days
as
an
hands
breadth
,
and
mine
age
as
nothing
,
before
thee
,
every
Man
at
his
best
estate
is
altogether
vanity
,
Psal.
39.5
,
6.
Surely
every
Man
walketh
in
a
vain
shew
,
surely
they
are
disquieted
in
vain
,
he
heapeth
up
riches
,
and
knoweth
not
who
shall
gather
them
.
Psal.
62.9
.
Surely
Men
of
high
degree
are
vanity
,
and
men
of
low
degree
are
a
Lye
,
to
be
laid
in
the
Ballance
they
are
all
together
lighter
than
vanity
?
Psal.
144.4
.
But
this
will
be
more
palpable
if
we
dissect
the
World
or
its
enjoyments
in
its
particulars
.
First
,
Honour
,
secondly
Wealth
,
thirdly
Friends
or
Relations
,
fourthly
Health
or
Strength
,
and
we
shall
find
uncertainty
of
enjoyment
,
anxiety
,
and
trouble
attending
all
and
every
of
them
.
First
,
Honour
,
As
it
is
only
the
airy
applause
of
Men
,
and
depends
on
humane
and
vulgar
esteem
,
how
doth
daily
experience
prove
the
instability
thereof
,
all
Ages
see
a
Man
in
honour
this
day
,
and
in
disgrace
the
next
,
what
uneasiness
are
men
under
,
to
support
and
continue
the
Idol
of
vain
glory
?
Do
Men
stick
at
any
acts
of
injustice
,
cruelty
,
tyranny
,
or
oppression
,
to
support
their
Dagon
of
Pride
or
vain
glory
?
yea
do
not
these
Idolaters
of
vain
glory
,
rather
than
outlive
the
slippery
splendour
of
this
World
,
with
Achitophel
,
often
become
their
own
Murderers
,
at
once
ignominiously
extinguish
their
life
and
honour
?
the
too
many
instances
of
this
kind
,
and
the
immediate
foregoing
Scriptures
tell
us
,
that
of
all
things
worldly
honour
and
glory
,
is
the
most
shadowy
and
fantastical
folly
of
humane
Life
.
Man
is
like
to
vanity
,
his
days
are
like
a
shadow
that
perisheth
away
.
Man
that
is
in
honour
is
like
the
beast
that
perisheth
,
Psalm
144.4
.
Psalm
49.12
,
17.
Secondly
,
Riches
are
the
second
branch
of
humane
enjoyments
,
and
how
uncertain
they
are
,
and
what
anxiety
they
bring
upon
a
Man
to
acquire
and
keep
them
,
none
can
pretend
ignorance
,
who
are
indifferently
conversant
in
the
World
.
See
the
account
Christ
gives
thereof
,
That
it
is
easier
for
a
Camel
to
go
thorough
the
Eye
of
a
Needle
,
than
for
a
Rich
Man
to
enter
into
the
Kingdom
of
Heaven
,
see
for
this
the
Parable
of
Dives
and
Lazarus
,
and
the
Fool
in
the
Gospel
,
Mat.
19.23
.
Luke
12
,
19
,
20.
See
the
Apostle
Pauls
account
of
Riches
:
we
brought
nothing
into
this
World
with
us
,
and
we
shall
carry
nothing
out
of
it
,
but
they
that
will
be
rich
,
fall
into
many
temptations
,
and
a
snare
,
and
many
foolish
and
hurtful
lusts
,
which
draw
Men
into
destruction
and
perdition
,
for
the
love
of
Money
is
the
root
of
all
evil
,
which
while
some
coveted
after
,
they
have
erred
from
the
Faith
,
and
pierced
themselves
thorough
with
many
sorrows
,
1
Tim.
6.7
,
8
,
9.
The
third
branch
of
humane
enjoyments
is
Friends
or
Relations
,
and
although
desireable
Friends
and
Relations
,
be
one
of
the
greatest
comforts
of
humane
Life
,
yet
how
uncertain
and
decietful
this
also
proves
,
and
often
the
greatest
affliction
,
is
evident
;
yea
an
injury
from
a
stranger
is
comportable
,
when
unkindness
,
or
any
ill
office
from
a
Relation
,
is
a
heart
breaking
affliction
.
For
it
was
not
an
Enemy
that
reproached
me
,
then
I
could
have
born
it
,
neither
was
it
he
that
hated
me
,
that
did
magnify
himself
against
me
,
then
I
could
have
hid
my self
from
him
,
but
it
was
thou
a
man
,
mine
equal
,
my
guide
and
my
acquaintance
,
we
took
sweet
Counsel
together
,
and
walked
unto
the
House
of
God
in
Company
.
Psal.
55.12
,
13
,
14.
It
was
not
only
Shimei
but
Absolom
who
were
unfaithful
to
David
,
and
proved
his
greatest
affliction
,
2
Sam.
16.5
,
to
13.
Job
found
greater
trouble
from
his
three
friends
Impeachments
of
hypocrisy
,
and
from
his
Wives
tempting
of
him
to
curse
God
and
dye
,
than
from
all
his
other
trials
,
but
this
is
the
frequent
case
of
Christ
and
his
Saints
,
Christ
was
betrayed
by
one
of
his
own
Disciples
,
and
Paul
accused
by
false
Brethren
,
and
the
Prophet
Micah
gives
sufficient
Caveat
against
relying
on
Friends
or
Relations
.
Trust
not
in
a
Friend
,
put
no
confidence
in
a
guide
,
keep
the
Door
of
thy
Lips
,
from
the
Wife
that
lieth
in
thy
Bosom
,
for
the
Son
dishonoureth
the
Father
,
and
the
Daughter
riseth
up
against
the
Mother
,
and
the
Daughter
in
Law
against
the
Mother
in
Law
,
and
a
Mans
Enemies
are
those
of
his
own
House
,
Mic.
7.5
.
Hence
we
see
,
how
the
surest
pretensions
of
humane
enjoyments
,
are
,
and
prove
often
as
the
rotten
Reeds
of
Egypt
,
and
not
only
fail
such
as
lean
to
them
,
but
most
frequently
splinter
and
gaul
rather
than
comfort
.
The
fourth
thing
of
humane
enjoyments
,
is
Mans
Life
,
Health
,
and
Strength
,
and
how
brittle
this
is
all
men
can
testifie
.
When
thou
rebukest
Man
for
his
Iniquity
,
thou
makest
his
beauty
to
consume
like
a
Moth.
It
is
appointed
for
all
Men
once
to
dye
,
and
what
a
Load
is
Man
to
himself
?
obnoxious
to
so
many
vicissitudes
,
composed
of
such
different
parts
,
and
elements
,
that
no
man
can
keep
a
calm
within
himself
,
or
can
resist
the
assaults
of
God
,
and
the
exigence
of
his
Lot
,
how
many
loathsome
distempers
is
man
exposed
unto
,
by
the
natural
Imbecillity
of
his
Constitution
?
And
how
irresistible
are
the
Armies
which
invade
him
,
in
his
Mind
and
Body
,
and
how
frail
is
Man
if
once
God
frown
upon
him
,
and
what
defence
can
he
make
,
if
the
Armies
of
the
Almighty
assault
him
?
what
Man
is
he
then
,
who
can
boast
of
any
thing
of
his
own
,
except
Sin
,
Corruption
,
and
Infirmities
.
Therefore
let
not
the
wise
man
glory
in
his
wisdom
,
nor
the
strong
man
in
his
strength
,
nor
the
rich
man
in
his
wealth
,
but
he
that
glorieth
,
let
him
glory
in
this
,
That
he
knoweth
me
who
exerciseth
Righteousness
,
Justice
,
and
Loving
Kindness
in
the
Earth
,
for
in
these
things
I
do
delight
saith
the
Lord
,
Jer.
9.23
,
24.
The
fifth
thing
designed
by
Christ
in
afflicting
his
People
,
is
to
make
them
sensible
of
his
own
dignity
and
excellency
,
above
all
created
enjoyments
,
and
that
in
these
six
respects
.
First
,
He
is
of
himself
,
and
all
things
else
from
him
.
Secondly
,
He
is
infinite
in
Power
.
Thirdly
,
Infinite
in
Wisdom
.
Fourthly
,
Matchless
in
Beauty
.
Fifthly
,
Of
everlasting
Continuance
.
Sixthly
,
Conquerour
over
all
Enemies
.
First
,
If
we
do
duly
consider
the
value
of
objects
,
Reason
and
Interest
will
enduce
the
choice
of
the
worthiest
;
and
what
can
bar
,
but
we
must
approve
of
Christ
as
the
only
choice
,
especially
if
we
consider
him
,
in
all
and
every
of
these
his
incomparable
excellencies
,
and
as
to
the
first
Creator
of
all
things
,
no
Creature
can
hold
proportion
with
the
Creator
,
we
must
in
our
choice
give
the
preheminence
to
Christ
,
he
is
Alpha
and
Omega
,
by
him
and
for
him
were
all
things
created
,
and
by
him
all
things
subsist
,
he
is
of
himself
and
all
things
else
from
him
,
Rev.
4.11
.
Col.
1.15
,
16
,
17.
Secondly
,
He
is
Infinite
in
Being
,
Eternal
,
and
Infinite
in
Power
,
Who
hath
measured
the
Waters
in
the
hollow
of
his
hand
,
and
metted
out
the
Heavens
with
his
Span
,
and
comprehended
the
Dust
of
the
Earth
in
a
Measure
,
and
weighed
the
Mountains
in
Scales
,
and
the
Hills
in
a
Ballance
,
all
the
Nations
of
the
Earth
are
as
a
drop
of
a
Bucket
,
and
are
counted
as
the
small
Dust
of
the
Ballance
,
behold
he
taketh
up
the
Hills
as
a
very
little
thing
,
all
Nations
before
him
are
as
nothing
,
and
they
are
counted
to
him
less
than
nothing
,
and
vanity
.
He
is
Lord
of
Lords
,
and
King
of
Kings
.
And
his
dominion
is
without
end
or
limitation
of
time
,
he
is
glorious
in
holiness
,
fearful
in
praises
doing
wonders
,
Isa.
40.12
,
to
18.
Psalm
68.17
.
Revelation
17.14
.
Exod.
15.11
.
Thirdly
,
He
is
infinite
in
Wisdom
,
who
hath
directed
the
Spirit
of
the
Lord
or
being
his
Cousellour
taught
him
?
with
whom
took
he
Counsel
,
and
who
instructed
him
,
and
taught
him
the
Path
of
Judgments
and
Knowledge
,
and
shewed
him
the
way
of
understanding
?
he
is
Prince
of
Peace
,
wonderful
Counsellour
the
everlasting
Father
,
Isa.
40.13
,
14.
Isa.
9.6
,
7.
chap.
11.
to
11.
Fourthly
,
He
is
matchless
in
Beauty
,
He
is
the
Rose
of
Sharon
,
White
and
Ruddy
,
the
choicest
of
ten
thousands
,
His
Head
as
the
most
fine
Gold
,
his
Locks
are
bushy
and
black
as
a
Raven
,
his
Mouth
is
sweet
,
yea
he
is
altogether
lovely
,
Cant.
2.1
.
Cant.
5.10
,
to
17.
Fifthly
,
He
is
of
everlasting
continuance
,
all
created
Beings
are
either
tainted
with
inherent
,
and
natural
defects
,
or
imperfections
:
Riches
canker
and
consume
,
beauty
failes
with
the
complexion
,
friends
,
power
,
and
humane
glory
,
are
Solomons
vanities
,
and
perish
in
the
using
,
or
are
cut
off
with
time
,
but
he
made
all
things
,
and
of
his
Kingdom
there
shall
be
no
end
,
he
is
Alpha
and
Omega
,
Rev.
1.8
.
Sixthly
,
He
is
absolute
Soveraign
and
Conquerour
of
all
Enemies
,
even
of
Death
and
the
World
,
be
of
good-Comfort
,
I
have
overcome
the
World
,
the
Issues
of
Death
belong
to
him
,
he
hath
the
Keys
of
the
House
of
David
,
he
can
shut
and
no
man
open
,
he
can
open
and
no
man
shut
,
I
am
he
that
liveth
and
was
dead
,
and
behold
I
live
for
evermore
and
have
the
Keys
of
Hell
and
Death
,
Rev.
1.8
.
chap.
5.9
.
The
seventh
reason
why
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ
,
doth
afflict
and
chastise
his
People
,
is
to
exercise
their
Faith
and
Patience
,
upon
his
Promises
to
them
in
their
afflictions
.
It
being
the
Lords
way
with
his
People
,
to
afflict
them
to
trials
and
confirmation
,
not
to
their
destruction
or
overthrow
,
to
chastise
them
in
Measure
,
and
not
to
leave
them
altogether
unpunished
,
for
I
am
with
thee
saith
thee
Lord
to
save
thee
,
Jer.
30.11
.
Though
I
make
a
full
end
of
all
Nations
,
whether
I
have
scattered
thee
,
yet
will
I
not
make
a
full
end
of
thee
,
but
will
correct
thee
in
measure
,
and
not
leave
thee
altogether
unpunished
.
The
Lord
knoweth
the
complexion
of
his
People
,
and
therefore
deals
warily
and
gently
with
them
,
by
his
afflicting
hand
he
intends
not
their
destruction
,
but
to
frame
them
for
Vessels
of
Love
and
Mercy
,
he
intending
they
shall
be
the
Temples
of
the
Holy
Ghost
,
he
refines
them
and
chuseth
them
in
the
Furnace
of
Affl●ction
,
to
scoure
off
the
natural
and
sinful
uncleanness
;
And
thus
he
deals
in
a
tenderly
and
fatherly
way
.
Jer.
48.10
.
chap.
9.7
.
In
measure
when
it
shutteth
forth
,
I
will
debate
with
it
,
he
stayeth
the
rough
wind
in
the
day
of
his
East-wind
,
and
all
his
Billows
do
not
blow
at
once
,
Jer.
27.7
,
8
,
9.
He
will
not
overcharge
them
,
but
proportions
the
Physick
of
Affliction
to
the
strength
he
will
give
them
.
No
temptation
hath
befallen
you
but
what
is
common
to
Men
,
the
Lord
is
faithful
who
will
not
suffer
you
to
be
tempted
above
measure
,
but
with
every
temptation
will
give
an
outgate
,
that
ye
may
be
able
to
bear
it
.
1
Cor.
10
30.
2
Cor.
4.17
,
18.
And
therefore
the
Wise
Physician
of
Souls
,
who
will
not
break
a
bruised
Reed
,
nor
quench
a
smoaking
Flax.
Isa.
42.3
.
To
prevent
the
discouragement
of
the
Christian
Patient
in
their
afflictions
,
affords
them
the
Cordials
of
his
Infallible
Promises
,
to
stay
,
support
,
and
uphold
them
,
against
the
sourest
gripings
of
Temptations
and
Trials
,
which
is
his
Fatherly
Potion
,
that
he
measures
to
them
in
this
Life
.
And
these
Promises
are
suited
to
all
the
Christians
Lot
on
this
side
of
time
,
as
well
to
their
Spiritual
State
,
Trials
and
Difficulties
,
as
to
that
of
the
Temporary
Troubles
and
Afflictions
,
Isa.
11.
all
,
Isa.
61.1
,
2
,
3.
And
First
for
their
Spiritual
state
in
these
three
particulars
.
First
,
In
Spiritual
darkness
and
desertion
of
Gods
presence
,
for
their
Cloudiness
in
the
sense
of
Gods
favour
.
Secondly
,
Under
the
sense
or
apprehensions
of
greatest
Sins
.
And
Thirdly
,
Under
repeated
Sins
or
Relapses
.
First
,
In
Darkness
and
Soul
Desertion
,
as
every
throw
or
gripe
to
the
diseased
,
do
discompose
and
aggravate
,
so
much
more
,
when
afflictions
,
the
Arrows
of
the
Almighty
are
upon
any
,
and
that
their
Spiritual
state
is
clouded
,
and
they
have
not
the
comfortable
presence
of
God
,
so
as
they
are
under
fears
,
and
darkness
,
that
the
Lord
is
not
their
Salvation
,
or
cannot
be
satisfied
that
these
Chastisements
are
in
Mercy
,
and
not
in
Wrath
,
from
the
Hand
of
a
Father
,
how
is
the
Soul
hurried
,
and
curdled
like
a
Cheese
,
and
roars
with
David
as
distracted
with
terrours
,
a
wounded
Spirit
who
can
bear
?
this
of
all
conditions
is
the
most
anxious
and
comfortless
,
as
on
the
other
hand
when
the
Countenance
of
a
reconciled
God
in
Christ
Jesus
,
looks
thorough
the
deepest
Cloud
of
Afflictions
▪
the
Soul
rejoyceth
in
Tribulation
.
Some
will
say
who
will
shew
us
any
good
?
but
Lord
lift
thou
up
the
Light
of
thy
Countenance
,
which
will
make
our
Soul
more
joyful
and
more
glad
,
than
when
their
Corn
and
Wine
encrease
in
great
abundance
.
Psal.
4.6
,
7
,
8.
And
in
this
doleful
state
,
the
Lords
Promises
are
rich
and
manifold
.
Who
is
among
you
that
feareth
the
Lord
,
and
obeyeth
the
voice
of
his
Servant
,
that
walketh
in
darkness
,
and
hath
no
light
;
let
him
trust
in
the
name
of
the
Lord
,
and
stay
upon
his
God
,
Isa.
50.10
.
Unto
the
Righteous
there
ariseth
light
in
darkness
,
Psal.
112.4
.
Light
is
sowed
to
the
Righteous
,
and
Joy
to
the
Upright
in
Heart
,
Psal.
97.11
.
I
am
sought
of
them
that
asked
not
for
me
,
I
am
found
of
them
that
sought
me
not
,
I
said
behold
me
,
behold
me
,
unto
a
Nation
that
was
not
called
by
my
name
,
before
they
call
I
will
answer
,
and
while
they
are
yet
speaking
I
will
hear
saith
the
Lord
,
Isa.
65.1
,
24.
Before
she
travelled
she
brought
forth
,
before
her
pain
came
she
was
delivered
of
a
Man
Child
,
and
as
soon
as
Zion
Travelled
she
brought
forth
her
Children
,
shall
I
bring
to
the
Birth
,
and
not
cause
to
bring
forth
,
shall
I
cause
to
bring
forth
,
and
shut
the
Womb
saith
the
Lord
?
Isa.
66.7
,
8
,
9.
The
great
Physitian
of
Souls
,
like
a
just
and
wise
Physitian
,
useth
ordinary
means
in
common
Distempers
,
but
in
extremities
and
dangerous
Distempers
,
Cordials
,
and
Rich
and
Choicest
Medicines
are
not
with
held
,
when
all
ordinary
helps
fail
,
his
special
Love
and
Power
manifests
it self
,
when
we
were
helpless
,
yea
Enemies
,
he
brings
succour
,
comfort
and
relief
,
and
makes
with
us
an
everlasting
Covenant
,
Ezek.
16.
to
8.
Rom.
5.6
,
7
,
8.
Thus
he
sheweth
his
Prerogative
of
curing
,
as
well
as
his
Love
,
when
no
other
help
appears
,
when
my
Father
and
my
Mother
forsake
me
,
then
the
Lord
shall
take
me
up
,
Psal.
27.10
.
Isa.
49.15
.
chap.
63.5
.
The
Sheepheard
of
Israel
,
is
that
tender
hearted
Physitian
,
who
sympathiseth
with
his
People
,
In
all
their
Afflictions
he
was
afflicted
,
and
the
Angel
of
his
Presence
sayed
them
.
In
his
Love
and
his
Pity
he
Redeemed
them
,
and
bore
them
all
the
days
of
old
,
Isa.
63.9
.
His
compassion
is
great
,
his
Bowels
yearn
,
and
are
turned
for
them
,
how
shall
I
give
thee
up
Ephraim
,
how
shall
I
deliver
thee
Israel
,
how
shall
I
make
thee
as
Adma
,
how
shall
I
set
thee
as
Zeboim
,
my
heart
is
turned
within
me
,
my
repentings
are
kindled
?
Hos.
9.8
.
Is
Ephraim
my
dear
Son
,
is
he
a
pleasant
Child
?
for
since
I
spoke
against
him
,
I
do
earnestly
remember
him
still
,
therefore
my
Bowels
are
troubled
for
him
,
I
will
surely
have
mercy
upon
him
,
saith
the
Lord
,
Jer.
31.20
.
Am
I
a
God
at
hand
and
not
a
God
afar
off
?
Jer.
22.23
.
The
Lord
cannot
forget
his
People
,
though
the
Cloud
of
darkest
afflictions
,
may
hinder
their
apprehensions
of
his
love
,
and
care
of
them
,
I
have
even
called
thee
by
thy
name
,
though
thou
hast
not
known
me
,
I
am
the
Lord
and
there
is
none
else
besides
me
,
I
guarded
thee
,
though
thou
hast
not
known
me
,
I
Form
the
Light
and
Create
Darkness
,
I
make
peace
and
create
evil
,
I
the
Lord
do
all
these
things
,
Isa.
45.4
,
5
,
7.
He
healeth
the
broken
in
heart
and
bindeth
up
their
wounds
,
wherefore
although
the
pale
and
dark
side
of
the
Cross
,
should
look
grim
upon
the
Christian
,
he
is
by
Faith
and
Patience
to
look
thorough
the
Cloud
,
to
the
Conquerours
,
and
lay
hold
of
him
in
his
Promises
;
though
the
Vision
tarry
,
wait
for
it
,
it
will
speak
at
last
,
and
he
that
will
come
,
shall
come
and
will
not
tarry
,
Hab.
2.3
.
No
Man
did
look
thorough
a
paler
Cloud
than
this
Prophet
,
Although
the
Fig-tree
shall
not
blossom
,
neither
shall
fruit
be
in
the
Vine
,
though
the
labour
of
the
Olive
,
and
the
Fields
shall
yield
no
meat
,
the
flock
shall
be
cut
off
from
the
fold
,
and
there
shall
be
no
Heard
in
the
Stall
,
yet
will
I
rejoice
in
the
Lord
,
and
joy
in
the
God
of
my
Salvation
,
the
Lord
is
my
strength
,
and
he
will
make
my
Feet
like
Hinds
Feet
,
and
he
will
make
me
to
walk
upon
my
High
Places
,
Hab.
3.17
,
18
,
19.
The
holy
Prophet
Micah
,
after
he
had
viewed
the
folly
of
all
humane
expectations
,
weakness
,
and
deceitfulness
of
friends
,
relations
;
and
all
other
Men
,
puts
his
confidence
alone
in
God
,
and
thereby
takes
great
courage
and
resolution
,
and
seems
to
make
Inference
of
Faith
,
upon
the
view
of
humane
vanities
.
Therefore
I
will
look
unto
the
Lord
,
I
will
wait
for
the
God
of
my
Salvation
,
my
God
will
hear
me
,
rejoyce
not
against
me
O
mine
Enemy
,
when
I
fall
I
shall
arise
,
when
I
sit
in
darkness
the
Lord
shall
be
a
light
unto
me
,
He
will
bring
me
forth
to
the
light
,
and
I
shall
behold
his
Righteousness
,
Mic.
7.1
,
to
11.
The
second
branch
of
Gods
Promises
to
his
People
,
is
of
his
great
Mercy
,
Love
,
and
Reconciliation
under
the
greatest
Sins
,
the
Lord
doth
not
measure
his
dispensations
as
Men
do
their
benevolences
,
by
scanty
measures
,
and
do
pardon
lesser
and
not
greater
offences
,
for
that
Sins
of
the
deepest
dye
are
no
bar
to
his
Mercy
,
He
came
not
to
call
the
Righteous
but
Sinners
to
Repentance
.
In
the
Language
of
his
Mercy
the
whole
need
no
Physitian
,
but
the
Sick
,
Luke
5.31
,
32.
His
Invitation
is
look
unto
me
and
be
you
saved
all
the
Ends
of
the
Earth
,
Isa.
45.22
.
And
come
unto
me
all
ye
that
labour
and
are
heavy
loaden
,
and
I
will
give
you
rest
,
Mat.
11.28
.
My
Thoughts
are
not
as
your
Thoughts
,
neither
your
Ways
my
Way
saith
the
Lord
,
for
as
the
Heavens
are
higher
than
the
Earth
,
so
are
my
Thoughts
higher
than
your
Thoughts
,
&c.
Isa.
55.8
,
9.
Come
now
let
us
reason
together
saith
the
Lord
,
though
your
sins
be
as
Scarlet
,
they
shall
be
made
white
as
Snow
▪
though
they
be
red
like
Crimson
,
they
shall
be
as
Wool
.
If
you
be
willing
and
obedient
ye
shall
eat
the
good
of
the
Land
,
but
if
ye
refuse
and
rebel
,
ye
shall
be
devoured
with
fire
,
Isa.
1.18
,
19
20.
Christ
makes
a
free
Market
of
Mercy
,
and
puts
no
limitation
to
his
bounty
,
but
offers
freely
upon
the
Sinners
acceptance
by
Faith
and
Repentance
;
Ho
,
every
one
that
thirsteth
come
to
the
Waters
,
buy
Milk
,
and
Honey
without
price
,
&c.
Isa.
55.1
,
2.
his
satisfaction
is
for
all
,
and
for
all
manner
of
Sins
,
upon
Faith
and
Repentance
.
God
so
loved
the
World
that
he
gave
his
only
begotten
Son
,
that
whosoever
should
believe
in
him
,
should
not
die
,
but
have
eternal
Life
,
John
3.16
,
17.
Christs
love
is
free
,
and
respects
not
the
greatness
of
Sin
,
but
the
sincerity
of
Faith
and
Repentance
,
yea
,
When
we
were
Enemies
and
without
strength
Christ
died
for
us
,
Rom.
5
,
6
,
7
,
8.
Davids
uncleanness
and
Murther
of
Uriah
was
no
bar
to
Divine
Mercy
,
1
King
.
21.29
.
Nebuchadnezzar
on
Repentance
found
Mercy
,
Dan.
4.
Manasses
Idolatry
,
Witchcraft
,
and
other
great
Abominations
received
Mercy
on
Repentance
,
and
When
He
was
in
great
affliction
,
he
sought
the
Lord
,
and
humbled
himself
greatly
before
the
God
of
his
Fathers
,
and
Prayed
unto
him
,
and
he
was
intreated
of
him
,
and
heard
his
supplication
,
and
brought
him
again
to
Jerusalem
,
and
into
his
Kingdom
,
Then
Manasseh
knew
that
the
Lord
he
was
God
,
2
Chron.
32.12
,
13.
Thirdly
,
His
Promises
upon
Relapses
,
although
it
is
ill
complexion
to
sin
after
receipt
of
Mercies
,
as
with
the
Dog
to
the
Vomit
,
and
the
Sow
to
the
Mire
,
yet
Repentance
in
its
due
qualifications
gives
a
rise
to
Mercy
.
The
Lord
had
to
do
with
the
most
stubborn
People
on
the
whole
Earth
,
who
revolted
from
God
in
most
heinous
manner
.
And
yet
how
often
did
he
renew
his
Mercies
to
them
?
the
whole
tract
of
the
Israelites
Life
was
Rebellion
and
Revolts
,
nevertheless
he
regarded
their
afflictions
,
when
he
heard
their
cry
,
see
their
backslidings
and
the
Lords
wonderfully
renewed
Mercies
towards
them
,
Psal.
106.
Psal.
107.
all
.
The
Lords
wonderful
free
and
early
Mercies
were
eminently
manifested
to
Israel
,
nevertheless
,
see
their
stupid
revolt
,
and
ingratitude
,
but
they
rebelled
against
him
and
converted
all
his
kindness
and
mercies
to
the
feeding
of
their
lusts
and
abominations
of
Idolatry
,
Ezek.
16.
from
15
,
to
37.
Wherefore
the
Lord
in
his
Justice
sends
them
under
severe
punishments
,
to
verse
60.
and
then
the
Lords
anger
is
pacified
towards
them
,
and
he
remembers
his
Covenant
with
them
,
when
they
are
ashamed
of
their
sins
and
abominations
,
and
return
to
the
Lord
by
Repentance
,
to
the
end
of
the
chapter
.
That
thou
mayest
remember
,
and
be
confounded
,
and
never
open
thy
mouth
any
more
,
because
of
thy
shame
,
when
I
am
pacified
towards
thee
,
for
all
that
thou
hast
done
,
saith
the
Lord
.
The
Lords
Ear
is
always
open
to
the
cry
of
a
Penitent
sinner
,
The
Lord
is
nigh
to
all
that
call
upon
him
in
Truth
,
Psal.
145.18
.
Repent
and
turn
your selves
from
all
your
transgressions
,
so
iniquity
shall
not
be
your
ruine
,
why
will
you
dye
O
House
of
Israel
,
for
I
have
no
pleasure
in
the
Death
of
him
that
dieth
saith
the
Lord
,
wherefore
turn
your selves
and
live
,
Ezek.
18.25
,
to
33.
chap.
26.
As
the
Lord
doth
exercise
the
Patience
of
his
People
,
in
Spiritual
Promises
for
Spiritual
things
,
so
also
to
trust
his
Promises
in
reference
to
temporals
,
and
these
may
be
branched
out
in
these
two
.
First
,
His
Promises
to
the
People
of
God
in
general
,
without
reference
to
particular
cases
of
suffering
,
and
these
comprehend
God's
complex
or
full
purpose
to
his
People
.
Secondly
,
These
Promises
may
relate
to
the
several
cases
or
exigence
of
Gods
People
.
First
,
For
Gods
Promises
in
general
not
relating
to
particular
cases
,
the
Scriptures
are
so
full
,
that
it
's
impossible
to
collect
them
,
however
we
shall
touch
some
of
the
most
obvious
,
In
all
their
afflictions
he
was
afflicted
and
the
Angel
of
his
Presence
saved
them
in
his
Love
and
in
his
Pitty
he
remembred
them
,
and
carried
them
all
the
days
of
old
,
Isa.
63.9
.
His
Anger
endureth
but
for
a
moment
,
sorrow
may
be
at
Evening
,
but
Joy
cometh
in
the
morning
,
Psal.
30.5
.
For
thou
Lord
wilt
bless
the
Righteous
,
with
favour
wilt
thou
compass
him
as
with
a
Sheild
,
Psal.
5.12
.
The
Lord
will
be
a
refuge
for
the
oppressed
,
a
refuge
in
time
of
trouble
,
for
they
that
know
thy
name
will
put
their
trust
in
thee
,
for
thou
hast
not
forsaken
them
that
seek
thee
.
Psal.
9.9
,
10.
Though
you
have
lyen
among
the
Pots
,
yet
shall
ye
be
live
a
Dove
,
whose
Wings
are
covered
with
Silver
,
and
their
Feathers
with
yellow
Gold
,
Psalm
68.13
.
For
thou
Lord
wilt
save
the
afflicted
People
,
but
wilt
bring
down
high
looks
,
he
is
a
buckler
to
all
those
that
trust
in
him
,
Psal.
18.22
,
30.
unto
the
upright
there
ariseth
light
in
darkness
,
surely
he
shall
not
be
moved
for
ever
,
the
righteous
shall
be
in
everlasting
remembrance
,
he
shall
not
be
afraid
of
evil
tidings
,
his
Heart
is
fixed
,
trusting
in
the
Lord
,
Psal.
112.4
,
6
,
7.
Alas
for
that
day
is
great
,
there
is
none
like
it
,
it
is
the
day
of
Jacobs
troubles
,
but
they
shall
be
delivered
out
of
them
all
,
Jer.
30.7
.
The
Prophet
Isaiah
sets
down
in
many
places
Gods
universal
care
over
his
People
.
O
Israel
fear
not
for
I
have
redeemed
thee
,
I
have
called
thee
by
thy
name
,
thou
art
mine
,
when
thou
passest
through
the
Waters
I
will
be
with
thee
,
and
through
the
Rivers
they
shall
not
overflow
thee
,
when
thou
walkest
thorough
the
Fire
;
thou
shalt
not
be
burned
,
neither
shall
the
flames
kindle
upon
thee
,
Isa.
43.
all
.
The
Lord
will
be
a
Sun
and
a
Sheild
,
he
will
give
Grace
and
Glory
,
and
no
good
thing
will
he
with-hold
from
them
that
walk
uprightly
,
Psal.
84.11
.
Psal.
86.5
,
13
,
15.
The
holy
Psalmist
is
full
of
Prophetical
Promises
of
Gods
universal
good
to
his
People
,
he
that
dwelleth
in
the
secret
of
the
Most
High
,
shall
abide
under
the
shadow
of
the
Almighty
,
I
will
say
of
the
Lord
,
he
is
my
Refuge
and
my
Fortress
,
my
God
in
him
will
I
trust
,
surely
he
shall
deliver
thee
from
the
snare
of
the
Fowler
,
and
from
the
noisome
Pestilence
,
he
shall
cover
thee
with
his
Feathers
,
and
under
his
Wings
shalt
thou
trust
,
his
truth
shall
be
thy
shield
and
buckler
,
Psal.
91.
all
.
And
of
the
numerous
and
large
Promises
of
God
to
his
People
,
and
of
the
Halcyon
days
of
Zion
,
all
the
Prophets
abound
,
for
the
Law
shall
go
forth
of
Zion
,
and
the
word
of
the
Lord
from
Jerusalem
,
he
shall
judge
many
people
,
and
the
Nations
afar
off
,
and
they
shall
beat
their
Swords
into
Plough-shears
,
and
their
Spears
into
pruning
hooks
,
Nation
shall
not
lift
up
a
Sword
against
Nation
,
neither
shall
they
learn
War
any
more
,
but
they
shall
set
down
every
man
under
his
own
Vine
,
and
under
his
own
Fig
tree
,
and
none
shall
make
them
afraid
,
for
the
Mouth
of
the
Lord
of
Hosts
hath
spoken
it
,
I
will
assemble
her
that
halteth
,
and
her
that
is
driven
out
,
and
her
that
I
have
afflicted
,
and
I
will
make
her
that
halted
a
Remnant
,
and
her
that
was
cast
far
off
,
a
strong
Nation
.
And
the
Lord
shall
reign
over
them
in
Zion
,
from
henceforth
and
for
ever
,
thou
shalt
go
even
to
Babylon
,
and
there
thou
shalt
be
delivered
,
there
the
Lord
shall
redeem
thee
from
the
hand
of
thine
Enemies
.
Arise
and
thresh
O
Daughter
of
Zion
,
for
I
will
make
thy
Horn
Iron
,
and
thy
Hoofs
Brass
,
and
thou
shalt
beat
in
pieces
many
People
,
and
I
will
consecrate
their
gain
and
their
substance
to
the
God
of
the
whole
Earth
,
Mic.
4.
all
.
Awake
,
awake
,
stand
up
O
Jerusalem
,
which
hast
drunk
at
the
hand
of
the
Lord
,
the
Cup
of
his
fury
,
thou
hast
drunk
the
dregs
of
the
Cup
of
trembling
and
thou
hast
wrung
them
out
,
there
is
none
to
guide
her
amongst
all
the
Sons
whom
she
hath
brought
forth
,
neither
is
there
any
that
taketh
her
by
the
hand
of
all
the
Sons
whom
she
hath
brought
up
,
these
two
things
are
come
unto
thee
,
who
shall
be
sorry
for
thee
?
desolation
,
and
destruction
,
the
Famine
and
the
Sword
by
whom
shall
I
comfort
thee
?
thy
Sons
have
fainted
,
they
lye
at
the
head
of
all
the
Streets
,
they
are
full
of
the
fury
of
the
Lord
thy
God
,
therefore
now
hear
this
thou
afflicted
and
drunken
,
but
not
with
Wine
.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
the
God
,
and
thy
God
,
that
pleadeth
the
cause
of
his
People
,
behold
I
have
taken
out
of
thy
hand
the
cup
of
trembling
,
even
the
dregs
of
the
Cup
of
my
fury
,
thou
shalt
no
more
drink
it
again
,
but
I
will
put
it
into
the
hands
of
them
that
afflicted
thee
,
who
have
said
to
thy
Soul
,
bow
down
that
we
may
go
over
,
and
thou
hast
laid
thy
body
as
the
ground
,
and
as
the
street
to
them
that
went
over
,
Isa.
51.17
,
to
end
.
Is
Ephraim
my
dear
Son
,
is
he
a
pleasant
Child
?
for
since
I
spoke
against
him
,
I
do
earnestly
remember
him
still
,
my
bowels
are
troubled
for
him
,
Jer.
31.20
.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
,
because
the
Enemy
hath
said
against
you
,
a
hah
!
made
you
desolate
,
and
swallowed
you
up
for
a
possession
,
to
the
Heathen
,
and
ye
are
taken
up
in
the
lips
of
talkers
,
and
are
in
Infamy
to
the
People
,
and
are
a
prey
and
derision
.
I
have
spoken
in
my
Jealousie
,
and
my
fury
,
because
ye
have
born
the
reproach
of
the
Heathen
,
ye
shall
shall
shoot
forth
your
branches
,
and
yield
your
fruit
,
for
behold
I
am
for
you
,
and
ye
shall
be
tilled
and
sown
,
I
will
multiply
you
,
and
settle
you
after
your
old
Estates
,
and
I
will
do
better
to
you
than
at
your
beginning
,
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
the
Lord
,
I
will
take
you
from
among
the
Heathen
whether
I
have
driven
you
,
and
I
will
bring
you
into
your
own
Land
,
then
will
I
sprinkle
you
with
clean
Water
,
and
you
shall
be
clean
from
all
your
filthiness
,
and
from
all
your
Idols
,
a
new
Heart
also
will
I
give
you
,
and
a
new
Spirit
will
I
put
within
you
,
and
I
will
take
away
the
Stony
Heart
out
of
your
Flesh
,
and
I
will
give
you
a
Heart
of
Flesh
,
and
I
will
put
my
Spirit
within
you
,
and
cause
you
to
walk
in
my
Statutes
,
and
ye
shall
keep
my
Judgments
and
do
them
,
Ezek.
36.
all
.
He
that
spared
not
his
own
Son
,
but
freely
gave
him
up
to
death
for
us
all
,
how
shall
he
not
also
with
him
freely
give
us
all
things
?
Rom.
8
31.
to
the
end
.
I
am
persuaded
that
neither
Death
nor
Life
,
things
present
nor
things
to
come
,
nor
Principalities
nor
Powers
,
nor
Height
nor
Depth
,
nor
any
other
Creature
,
shall
be
able
to
separate
us
from
the
Love
of
God
which
is
in
Christ
Jesus
our
Lord
,
Rom.
8.31
,
to
the
end
.
Ask
and
it
shall
be
given
you
,
seek
and
ye
shall
find
,
knock
and
it
shall
be
opened
,
for
every
one
that
asketh
receiveth
,
and
he
that
seeketh
findeth
,
and
to
him
that
knocketh
it
shall
be
opened
,
Mat.
7.9
.
Thou
calledst
in
trouble
and
I
delivered
thee
,
I
answered
thee
in
the
secret
place
of
Thunder
,
I
proved
thee
at
the
Waters
of
Meribah
,
Exod.
17.6
.
The
People
of
God
are
his
Temple
and
he
dwells
amongst
them
,
therefore
he
assists
,
comforts
and
protects
them
,
For
ye
are
the
Temple
of
the
living
God
,
2
Cor.
6.16
.
Know
ye
not
your
own
selves
,
how
that
Christ
is
in
you
except
you
be
reprobates
,
2
Cor.
13.5
.
And
are
built
upon
the
Prophets
and
Apostles
,
Jesus
Christ
himself
being
the
chief
Corner
Stone
,
in
whom
all
the
building
,
fitly
framed
together
,
groweth
unto
a
Holy
Temple
in
the
Lord
,
in
whom
ye
also
are
builded
together
for
an
habitation
of
God
thorough
the
Spirit
,
Eph.
2.20
,
21
,
22.
Christ
is
as
a
Sun
over
his
House
,
whose
House
we
are
,
if
we
hold
fast
the
confidence
,
and
rejoycing
in
the
hope
unto
the
end
,
Heb.
3.6
.
Eye
hath
not
seen
,
Ear
hath
not
heard
,
neither
hath
it
entered
into
the
Heart
of
Man
to
conceive
,
(
besides
thee
O
Lord
)
what
good
he
hath
prepared
,
for
those
that
wait
on
him
,
1
Cor.
2.9
.
The
great
Physitian
of
Souls
hath
not
only
offered
his
temporal
Mercies
in
general
afflictions
,
but
also
hath
proportionate
his
Promises
to
the
particular
Cases
and
Conditions
of
his
People
in
their
afflictions
,
which
may
be
chiefly
in
these
.
First
,
Under
Sickness
,
Weakness
,
or
Infirmities
of
Old
Age.
Secondly
,
In
Poverty
,
Want
or
Oppression
.
Thirdly
,
Under
Captivity
,
Restraint
or
Imprisonment
.
Fourthly
,
Under
Revilings
,
Reproaches
or
Slanders
.
Fifthly
,
Under
unkindness
,
or
forsaking
from
Friends
or
Relations
.
First
,
In
Sickness
or
Weakness
,
As
it
is
Christs
own
saying
in
another
sense
,
what
hath
a
Man
profited
if
he
gain
the
whole
World
and
loose
his
own
Soul
?
So
it
may
be
said
,
what
comfort
can
a
Man
have
of
Honour
,
Friends
,
Riches
,
and
all
other
enjoyments
of
the
World
,
when
by
Sickness
,
Infirmity
,
or
natural
Decay
and
Weakness
,
he
is
not
able
to
find
a
relish
of
these
Enjoyments
,
his
Palate
is
so
out
of
order
,
that
all
are
insipid
and
tastless
to
him
;
And
as
it
s
said
by
Christ
,
What
shall
a
Man
give
in
exchange
for
his
Soul
;
what
will
not
the
greatest
Misers
the
Lovers
of
Honour
,
or
Wealth
,
give
to
ease
the
gnawing
pains
of
a
lingering
and
loathsome
Disease
,
when
by
sickness
or
pain
all
the
Channels
of
Comfort
are
stopt
,
and
a
Man
can
have
no
breathing
,
but
is
tortured
and
racked
by
fainting
fits
;
or
tearing
pains
,
how
cheap
would
he
sell
all
his
pretensions
to
breath
freely
,
and
he
eased
of
his
Pains
and
Sickness
,
which
drain
all
the
Faculties
from
the
Sensor
Use
of
any
other
enjoyments
.
And
how
miserable
is
the
richest
,
wisest
,
most
honourable
,
and
best
related
,
when
the
Heart
is
stunned
with
faintings
,
and
the
body
with
torturing
pains
,
nevertheless
,
this
is
the
Christians
comfort
,
that
there
is
Balm
in
Gilead
,
and
a
Physitian
in
Israel
,
and
one
who
not
for
filthy
lucre
,
but
one
who
of
free
love
,
hath
not
only
promised
to
cure
them
,
but
also
never
to
leave
,
nor
forsake
them
;
Heb.
13.5
.
Am
I
a
God
at
hand
and
not
afar
off
,
he
is
present
when
trouble
is
near
,
Jer.
23.23
.
Behold
I
will
bring
it
health
and
cure
,
I
will
cure
them
and
will
reveal
unto
them
the
abundance
of
Peace
and
Truth
,
I
will
restore
health
unto
thee
,
I
will
heal
thee
of
thy
wounds
,
because
they
call
thee
an
outcast
,
saying
this
is
Zion
,
whom
no
Man
seeketh
after
,
Jer.
30.17
.
Which
are
born
by
me
from
the
Belly
,
which
are
carried
from
the
Womb
,
even
to
your
old
Age
,
I
am
he
,
even
to
your
hoar
hairs
will
I
carry
them
,
I
have
made
and
I
will
bear
,
even
I
will
carry
and
I
will
deliver
you
,
Isa.
46.3
.
He
alone
hath
that
universal
Medicine
,
who
hath
●hte
Keys
of
Hell
and
Death
,
and
none
can
rescue
out
of
his
Hands
,
of
this
David
in
his
Affliction
and
Decay
of
Strength
,
being
sensible
applieth
himself
to
the
proper
Physitian
.
I
am
a
Wonder
unto
many
,
but
thou
art
my
strong
refuge
cast
me
not
off
in
time
of
Old
Age
,
forsake
me
not
when
Strength
faileth
,
now
when
I
am
Old
and
Gray
headed
forsake
me
not
,
Psal.
71.7
,
18.
I
have
seen
his
Ways
I
will
heal
him
,
I
will
restore
Comforters
unto
his
Mourners
,
I
create
the
fruit
of
the
Lips
Peace
,
Peace
to
him
,
that
is
afar
off
,
and
to
him
that
is
near
,
saith
the
Lord
,
and
I
will
heal
him
,
Isa.
57.18
,
19.
He
maketh
sore
,
and
bindeth
up
,
he
woundeth
and
his
Hands
make
whole
,
Job
5.18
.
Come
and
let
us
return
unto
the
Lord
,
he
hath
torn
,
and
he
will
heal
,
he
hath
smitten
,
and
he
will
bind
us
up
,
after
two
days
he
will
revive
us
,
in
the
third
day
he
will
raise
us
up
,
and
we
shall
live
in
his
sight
,
Hos.
6.1
,
2.
Behold
the
Eye
of
the
Lord
is
upon
them
that
fear
him
,
and
hope
in
his
Mercy
,
to
deliver
the
Soul
from
Death
,
and
keep
them
alive
from
famine
,
Psal.
33.
●8
,
19.
The
Lord
will
strengthen
him
upon
the
Bed
of
languishing
,
thou
wilt
make
all
his
Bed
in
Sickness
,
Psal.
41.3
.
They
cry
unto
the
Lord
in
their
trouble
,
he
saved
them
out
of
their
distresses
,
he
sent
his
Word
and
healed
them
,
and
delivered
them
from
their
destructions
,
Psal.
107.19
,
20.
Secondly
,
In
Imprisonment
,
As
all
Afflictions
for
the
time
,
are
grievous
and
not
joyous
,
Restraint
or
Imprisonment
wants
not
its
aggravations
,
for
that
it
restrains
a
Man
from
that
freedom
of
Nature
in
converse
,
which
is
most
desirable
by
Man
,
as
the
Philosopher
defines
him
to
be
a
sociable
Creature
,
It
restrains
him
from
the
Comfort
of
such
in
whom
he
delights
,
Relations
,
Friends
,
and
Acquaintance
,
It
deprives
him
of
the
Improvement
of
his
Talent
,
for
Religion
,
or
Vertue
,
for
God
,
his
own
Family
and
Common-wealth
.
It
abridgeth
his
Comfort
in
other
Enjoyments
,
It
lessens
health
,
creates
sickness
,
and
oppresseth
the
vitals
,
often
to
fatal
effects
,
and
here
in
this
House
of
Darkness
,
the
Lord
appears
to
support
his
People
by
manifold
Promises
,
either
of
deliverance
,
or
his
strength
and
presence
,
to
comfort
and
uphold
them
,
and
often
to
both
,
He
is
King
of
Kings
and
Lord
of
Lords
,
and
all
power
is
given
to
him
,
in
Heaven
and
in
Earth
,
he
hath
the
Keys
of
Hell
and
Death
,
he
openeth
and
no
man
shuts
,
and
he
shutteth
and
no
man
openeth
,
Rev.
1.18
.
He
executeth
Judgment
for
the
oppressed
,
who
giveth
food
to
the
hungry
,
the
Lord
looseth
the
Prisoner
,
Psal.
146.7
.
The
Lord
upholdeth
all
that
fall
and
raiseth
up
all
that
be
bowed
down
,
Psal.
145.14
.
He
made
them
to
be
pittied
of
those
that
carried
them
away
Captives
,
Psal.
107.10
Then
they
cried
unto
the
Lord
,
and
he
delivered
them
out
of
their
distresses
,
such
as
sit
in
darkness
,
and
in
the
shadow
of
Death
,
being
bound
in
Afflictions
&
Irons
,
he
brought
them
out
of
Darkness
and
the
Shadow
of
Death
,
and
broke
their
Bonds
asunder
,
he
sent
his
Word
and
healed
them
,
and
delivered
them
from
their
destructions
,
Psal.
107.6
,
10
,
14
,
20.
The
Lord
heareth
the
Poor
and
despiseth
not
the
Prisoners
,
Psal.
69.33
.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
,
I
will
bring
again
the
Captivity
of
Jacobs
Tents
,
and
have
mercy
on
his
dwelling
place
,
and
the
City
shall
be
built
upon
her
own
heap
,
and
the
Pallace
shall
remain
after
the
manner
thereof
,
Behold
I
will
bring
them
from
the
North
Country
,
and
they
shall
come
,
with
weeping
and
with
supplication
will
I
lead
them
,
I
will
cause
them
to
walk
by
the
Rivers
of
Waters
,
by
a
straight
way
,
wherein
they
shall
not
stumble
,
for
I
am
a
Father
to
Israel
,
and
Ephraim
is
my
first
born
,
he
that
scattered
Israel
,
will
gather
him
as
a
Shepherd
doth
his
Flock
,
for
the
Lord
hath
redeemed
Israel
,
and
ransomed
him
from
him
that
was
stronger
than
he
,
Jer.
30.18
.
A
Voice
was
heard
in
Rama
,
Lamentation
and
bitter
weeping
,
Rachel
weeping
for
her
Children
,
refusing
to
be
comforted
,
because
they
were
not
,
thus
saith
the
Lord
refrain
thy
Voice
from
Weeping
,
and
thine
Eyes
from
Tears
,
for
thy
Work
shall
be
rewarded
and
they
shall
come
again
from
the
Land
of
the
Enemy
,
there
is
hope
in
thine
end
,
that
they
shall
come
again
to
their
own
Borders
,
Jer
31
▪
8
,
to
23.
And
the
Heathen
shall
know
that
the
House
of
Israel
went
into
Captivity
,
because
they
trespassed
against
me
,
therefore
hid
I
my
Face
from
them
,
therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
,
now
will
I
bring
again
the
Captivity
of
Jacob
;
and
have
mercy
upon
the
whole
House
of
Israel
,
I
will
be
jealous
for
my
Holy
Name
,
after
that
they
have
born
their
shame
,
and
all
their
trespasses
,
that
they
have
trespassed
against
me
,
when
they
dwelt
safely
in
their
own
Land
,
and
none
made
them
afraid
.
And
I
am
Sanctified
of
them
,
in
the
sight
of
many
Nations
.
Then
shall
they
know
,
that
I
am
the
Lord
their
God
,
which
caused
them
to
be
led
into
Captivity
,
among
the
Heathen
,
but
I
have
gathered
them
into
their
own
Land
;
and
have
left
none
of
them
any
more
there
,
neither
will
I
hide
my
Face
any
more
from
them
,
for
I
have
poured
out
my
Spirit
upon
the
House
of
Israel
,
Ezekiel
29.23
,
&c.
Behold
I
will
gather
them
out
of
all
Nations
,
and
all
Countries
whether
I
have
driven
them
,
in
mine
anger
and
in
my
fury
,
and
in
great
wrath
,
and
will
bring
them
again
to
this
place
,
and
will
cause
them
to
dwell
safely
,
and
they
shall
be
my
People
,
and
I
will
be
their
God
;
and
I
will
give
them
one
Heart
and
one
Way
,
that
they
may
fear
me
,
for
the
good
of
them
and
their
Children
after
them
:
Yea
I
will
rejoice
over
them
to
do
them
good
,
and
I
will
most
assuredly
plant
them
in
this
Land
,
with
my
whole
Heart
,
and
with
my
whole
Soul
,
for
as
I
have
brought
all
this
great
evil
upon
this
People
,
so
will
I
bring
upon
them
all
the
good
that
I
have
promised
them
,
Jer.
32.37
,
to
end
.
Turn
ye
to
the
strong
hold
,
ye
Prisoners
of
hope
,
even
to
day
,
do
I
declare
unto
you
,
that
I
will
render
double
unto
you
,
they
shall
be
as
the
Stones
of
a
Crown
lifted
up
,
as
an
Ensign
upon
his
Land
,
for
how
great
is
his
goodness
,
how
great
is
his
beauty
,
Corn
shall
make
the
Young
Men
chearful
and
the
new
Wine
Maids
,
Zach.
9.12
,
to
the
end
.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
after
seventy
years
be
accomplished
at
Babilon
.
I
will
visit
you
,
and
perform
my
good
words
towards
you
,
and
cause
you
to
return
to
this
place
,
for
I
know
the
Thoughts
that
I
think
towards
you
,
Thoughts
of
Peace
and
not
of
Evil
,
to
give
you
an
expected
end
:
you
shall
call
on
me
,
go
and
pray
,
and
I
will
hearken
unto
you
,
ye
shall
seek
me
,
and
find
me
,
when
ye
seek
me
with
all
your
Heart
,
I
will
be
found
of
you
,
and
turn
away
your
Captivity
,
and
gather
you
from
all
the
Nations
,
and
all
places
whither
I
have
driven
you
,
and
bring
you
again
to
the
place
,
whence
I
caused
you
to
be
driven
away
Captive
,
Jer.
29.10
,
to
15.
And
the
ransomed
of
the
Lord
shall
return
to
Zion
,
with
everlasting
Songs
and
Joy
upon
their
Heads
,
they
shall
obtain
Joy
and
Gladness
,
and
Sorrow
and
Sighing
shall
fly
away
,
Isa.
39.10
.
That
thou
may'st
say
to
the
Prisoners
go
forth
,
to
them
that
are
in
darkness
shew
your selves
,
the
Captives
of
the
mighty
shall
be
taken
away
,
and
the
Prey
of
the
terrible
shall
be
taken
away
Isa.
49.5
,
25
,
26.
read
Isaiah
52.
to
7.
and
Psal.
102.19
,
and
Isa.
20.
God
setteth
the
solitary
in
Families
,
and
bringeth
out
those
that
are
bound
with
Chains
,
but
rebellious
are
in
a
dry
Land
.
As
we
see
from
the
foregoing
Scriptures
the
manifold
Promises
of
God
for
the
delivery
of
his
Prisoners
of
hope
,
the
same
instruct
us
also
of
the
Lords
great
Power
and
goodness
in
his
delivering
of
his
People
in
these
respects
.
First
,
By
giving
to
them
a
more
lively
appearance
,
and
discovery
of
himself
,
under
their
confinement
,
than
formerly
,
and
affords
them
more
patience
and
courage
to
bear
their
Afflictions
and
Confinements
,
Prisons
or
places
of
Retirement
,
and
as
at
all
times
,
we
should
examine
our
case
,
as
to
peace
with
God
,
and
seeing
all
afflictions
are
from
God
and
Confinements
especially
,
for
the
good
of
such
as
wait
on
him
,
we
ought
in
Prison
Houses
to
search
our
Hearts
,
and
try
our
Ways
,
and
seek
out
the
Causes
of
Gods
so
dealing
with
us
,
and
by
this
means
,
he
maketh
the
darkest
Prisons
the
happiest
Lodgings
,
by
the
effects
it
works
on
such
as
therein
walk
with
God
and
seek
reconciliation
with
him
in
Jesus
Christ
,
we
see
what
clear
revelations
Jeremiah
had
,
when
shut
up
in
closest
Prisons
and
Dungeons
,
and
with
what
undaunted
Zeal
and
Courage
for
God
he
delivers
the
Message
of
God
,
when
he
was
most
severely
dealt
with
,
being
supported
by
God
against
all
discouragements
,
see
Jeremiah
32.2
.
and
3.
chap.
33.
and
1.
ch.
37.16
.
ch.
38.4.5
,
and
6.
chap.
39.16
,
17
,
18.
ch.
42.10
.
See
the
constancy
of
Zeal
and
Courage
of
the
three
Children
,
when
they
knew
the
Law
against
them
was
irrepealable
,
Be
it
known
to
the
oh
King
,
we
will
not
obey
thee
,
nor
worship
the
Image
which
thou
hast
set
up
,
Dan.
3.16
,
17
,
18.
How
did
Peter
filled
with
the
Holy
Ghost
,
being
in
Prison
,
maintain
the
Cause
of
Christ
,
when
being
forbid
to
Preach
any
more
in
the
Name
of
Christ
,
thus
reasoned
,
Whether
it
be
better
to
obey
God
or
Man
,
judge
ye
,
for
we
cannot
but
speak
the
things
that
we
have
seen
and
heard
,
Acts
4.3
,
9.
How
joyful
and
chearful
were
Paul
and
Sylas
in
Prison
,
after
they
had
been
soundly
whipt
,
for
Preaching
in
the
Name
of
Jesus
,
by
Praying
and
Singing
of
Psalms
in
the
hearing
of
other
Prisoners
,
how
are
all
the
Books
of
the
Histories
of
the
Christians
Persecutions
,
as
well
under
Heathenish
as
Roman
Tyranny
,
full
of
the
chearfulness
of
Christians
in
their
Imprisonment
for
Truth
,
so
as
many
have
been
offered
their
Lives
,
who
rather
did
chuse
to
suffer
Death
,
than
to
live
and
be
under
greater
Temptation
.
Secondly
,
By
making
Enemies
Mediators
for
his
People
,
and
Instruments
of
their
Deliverance
,
the
Lord
put
it
in
the
Heart
of
Cyrus
King
of
Babylon
,
whose
Ancestours
had
kept
the
Israelites
Captive
seventy
years
,
to
send
them
back
to
Jerusalem
,
with
Instructions
to
rebuild
the
Temple
at
his
Charge
,
and
restored
to
them
the
Vessels
took
out
of
the
Temple
.
Jeremiah
was
enlarged
and
delivered
by
the
King
of
Babylon
,
when
he
was
imprisoned
by
his
own
Native
Prince
,
Jer.
39.11
,
12
,
15.
Paul
and
Sylas
were
brought
out
of
Prison
by
the
same
persons
by
whom
they
were
shut
up
,
and
the
Jailor
washed
their
wounds
and
entertained
them
in
Prison
,
Act.
16.26
.
Thirdly
,
By
delivering
of
his
People
by
his
own
immediate
Hand
,
And
the
Angel
of
the
Lord
opened
the
Prison
Doors
,
and
brought
them
forth
,
and
said
to
them
go
forth
,
and
preach
to
all
People
the
words
of
this
Life
,
Act.
12.13
.
The
same
Apostle
also
delivered
by
an
Angel
,
the
Doors
and
Iron
Gates
opening
of
themselves
,
and
his
Chains
falling
off
,
and
he
and
Sylas
delivered
by
an
Earth-quake
,
all
which
shew
the
Lords
special
care
over
his
Prisoners
of
Hope
,
which
invites
all
such
to
a
patient
waiting
on
God
,
Believing
the
Vision
is
for
an
appointed
time
,
and
he
that
shall
come
,
will
come
,
and
will
not
tarry
.
He
made
them
to
be
pittied
of
those
that
carried
them
captive
,
Ps.
106.46
.
The
third
case
wherein
Gods
Promises
do
support
his
People
is
Poverty
,
or
which
the
Scriptures
abound
,
the
Holy
Jesus
who
is
truth
it self
tells
us
,
That
Man
liveth
not
by
Bread
alone
,
but
by
every
Word
that
proceedeth
out
of
the
Mouth
of
God
,
Mat.
4.4
.
And
that
his
special
Providence
and
care
is
the
only
supply
of
his
People
,
as
he
c●reth
for
the
Lillies
provides
for
the
Ravens
and
Sparrows
,
so
taketh
he
care
of
his
People
;
however
the
Lords
Promises
to
his
People
in
Poverty
are
large
.
When
the
Poor
and
needy
seeketh
Water
,
and
there
is
none
,
and
their
Tongue
faileth
for
thirst
,
I
the
Lord
will
hear
them
,
the
God
of
Israel
will
not
forsake
them
,
I
will
open
Rivers
in
high
places
,
and
fountains
in
the
midst
of
the
valleys
,
I
will
make
the
Wilderness
a
Pool
of
Water
,
and
the
dry
Land
springs
of
Water
,
Isa.
41.17
,
18.
I
will
give
thee
the
Treasures
of
Darkness
,
and
hidden
Riches
of
Secret
Places
,
that
thou
mayest
know
,
that
I
the
Lord
,
which
call
thee
by
thy
name
am
the
God
of
Israel
,
Isa.
45.3
.
Ho
every
one
that
thirsteth
,
come
ye
to
the
Waters
,
and
he
that
hath
no
money
,
come
ye
,
buy
and
eat
,
without
money
,
and
without
price
,
Isa.
55.1
,
2.
The
Lord
shall
guide
thee
continually
,
and
satisfy
thy
Soul
in
drouth
,
and
make
Fat
thy
Bones
,
and
thou
shalt
be
like
a
Watered
Garden
,
and
like
a
Spring
of
Water
,
whose
Waters
fail
not
,
Isa.
58.11
.
Though
Poverty
pincheth
,
and
Straights
are
sore
Trials
,
yet
consider
and
believe
Gods
Providence
and
Care
of
his
People
at
all
times
,
either
in
supplying
their
wants
in
his
own
time
and
way
,
or
blessing
what
they
have
,
and
increasing
a
little
to
a
great
deal
.
First
,
In
supplying
their
wants
,
see
the
Lords
supply
of
Ishmael
,
when
his
Mother
laid
him
out
of
her
sight
,
not
willing
to
see
him
dye
for
want
of
Drink
.
Gen.
21.16
,
to
21.
The
Lords
feeding
his
People
with
Manna
for
Bread
,
and
Quales
for
Flesh
from
Heaven
,
Exod.
16.
The
Lords
making
Water
to
arise
out
of
the
Jaw-bone
of
an
Ass
,
to
preserve
Sampson's
Life
,
Jud.
15.9
.
The
Lords
feeding
of
Elisha
by
sending
of
food
to
him
by
a
Raven
,
1
Kin.
17.
The
Lords
wonderful
relieving
the
City
of
Samaria
,
strongly
besieged
and
opprest
with
Famine
,
when
Women
did
eat
their
own
Children
,
and
in
one
Night
brought
it
great
plenty
by
his
wonderful
Providence
,
2
Kin.
7.
all
.
Secondly
,
By
blessing
and
encreasing
a
little
to
a
great
deal
,
The
little
that
a
Righteous
Man
hath
,
is
better
than
the
Riches
of
many
wicked
,
Psal.
37.16
.
The
wonderful
encreasing
of
the
Widow
of
Sarepta's
Oil
,
and
Barrel
of
Meal
▪
to
the
feeding
her self
;
her
Son
,
and
the
Prophet
Elisha
many
days
,
when
she
thought
to
have
starved
for
want
,
1
Kin.
19.
The
Lords
preserving
Elisha
,
forty
days
and
forty
nights
,
by
two
single
Meals
,
1
Kin.
19.
The
Lords
making
a
small
quantity
of
Oil
to
encrease
to
many
Barrels
,
and
thereby
relieved
the
Widows
two
Sons
,
who
were
to
have
been
so●d
for
the
payment
of
their
Fathers
debt
,
2
Kin.
4
all
.
The
Lord
Jesus
Christ
his
feeding
of
five
thousand
Men
,
besides
Women
and
Children
,
with
five
Loaves
and
two
small
Fishes
,
and
after
all
were
satisfied
twelve
Baskets
full
of
Fragments
were
taken
up
,
Mark
6.42
,
43
,
44.
And
to
conclude
this
point
,
see
what
Omnipotency
saith
,
Prove
me
now
saith
the
Lord
,
if
I
will
not
open
the
Windows
of
Heaven
,
and
pour
out
a
Blessing
,
that
you
shall
not
have
room
to
receive
it
,
Malachy
3.10
.
Fourthly
,
The
fourth
Affliction
or
Trial
of
Christians
,
in
which
God
assisteth
his
People
by
his
Promises
is
the
unkindness
,
unnaturality
or
changeableness
of
friends
,
as
this
is
a
great
trial
,
yet
it
is
the
frequent
Lot
of
Christians
,
Christ
the
Lord
of
Glory
was
not
only
forsaken
of
his
Friends
,
but
also
betrayed
by
one
of
his
own
Disciples
,
Job
was
charged
with
Hypocrisy
by
his
three
Friends
,
and
tempted
by
his
Wife
to
Curse
God
.
David
had
his
Throne
Usurped
by
his
own
Son
,
and
his
Wives
defiled
by
him
in
the
sight
of
the
Sun
,
Moses
was
accused
of
usurpation
by
his
Brother
Aaron
,
and
Sister
Miriam
,
Numb.
11.4
.
and
daily
experience
proveth
,
that
a
Mans
Enemies
are
those
of
his
own
House
,
however
the
Lords
Promises
for
Comfort
and
Support
of
his
People
under
this
Trial
,
are
many
and
almost
numberless
.
See
that
early
Mercy
of
God
to
the
Church
as
representing
the
state
of
all
men
by
Nature
,
in
that
often
repeated
place
,
No
Eye
pittied
thee
,
to
do
any
●f
these
things
to
thee
,
nevertheless
,
he
proves
that
kind
Samaritan
who
takes
pity
and
care
,
when
the
Priest
and
Levite
,
whose
profession
was
to
shew
Charity
,
passed
by
without
Pitty
or
Care
,
and
sufficiently
provides
for
the
poor
wounded
Man
.
Luke
10.30
,
to
39.
See
the
Psalmists
Case
,
Thou
hast
put
away
my
acquaintance
far
from
me
,
thou
hast
made
me
an
abomination
to
them
.
I
am
shut
up
,
I
cannot
come
forth
,
I
am
afflicted
from
my
Youth
,
and
ready
to
dye
,
while
I
suffer
thy
Terrours
I
am
distracted
,
Psal.
88.8
,
15
,
18.
We
are
become
a
reproach
to
our
Neighbours
,
a
scorn
and
a
derision
to
them
that
are
about
us
,
I
am
become
a
stranger
to
my
Brethren
,
an
alien
to
my
Mothers
Children
,
Psal.
69.8
.
See
the
Apostles
Case
,
At
my
first
answer
,
no
man
stood
by
me
,
but
all
Men
forsook
me
,
nevertheless
the
Lord
stood
with
me
and
strengthned
me
,
2
Tim.
4.16
,
17.
Consider
the
Churches
state
,
there
is
none
to
plead
thy
cause
,
all
thy
lovers
have
forgotten
thee
,
they
seek
thee
not
,
in
which
we
see
the
height
of
unkindness
,
of
unnaturality
of
Relations
,
but
consider
in
that
same
and
often
repeated
place
,
The
Lords
wonderful
kindness
,
therefore
all
they
that
devour
thee
shall
be
devoured
and
all
thy
Adversaries
every
one
of
them
shall
go
into
Captivity
,
for
I
will
restore
health
unto
thee
and
heal
thee
of
thy
wounds
,
Jer.
30.11
,
to
18.
One
shall
say
unto
him
,
what
are
these
wounds
in
thy
hands
?
and
he
shall
answer
,
those
which
I
have
received
in
the
house
of
my
Friend
,
Zech.
13.6
.
See
the
Churches
state
,
and
what
advice
the
Prophet
giveth
unto
her
,
upon
the
consideration
of
the
unfaithfulness
of
Friends
:
Trust
not
in
a
Friend
,
put
no
confidence
in
a
Guide
,
keep
the
Doors
of
thy
Mouth
,
from
the
Wife
that
lieth
in
thy
Bosom
,
for
the
Son
dishonoureth
the
Father
,
and
the
Daughter
riseth
up
against
the
Mother
,
and
the
Daughter
in
Law
against
the
Mother
in
Law
,
and
a
Mans
Enemies
are
those
of
his
own
House
,
Mic.
7.5
,
6
,
7.
The
Church
in
the
Prophet
Isaiah's
time
was
under
contempt
,
reproach
,
and
forsaken
of
friends
,
but
yet
,
he
comforts
her
with
great
assurances
of
Gods
everlasting
favour
,
fear
not
for
thou
shalt
not
be
ashamed
,
thou
shalt
forget
the
shame
of
thy
Youth
,
and
not
remember
the
reproach
of
thy
Widow-hood
any
more
,
for
thy
Maker
is
thy
Husband
,
the
Lord
of
Hosts
is
his
Name
,
and
thy
Redeemer
,
the
holy
one
of
Israel
,
for
the
Lord
hath
called
thee
as
a
Woman
forsaken
and
grieved
in
Spirit
a
Wife
of
Youth
,
when
thou
wast
refused
,
for
a
little
moment
have
I
forsaken
thee
,
but
with
great
Mercy
will
I
gather
thee
,
in
a
little
wrath
I
hid
my
Face
from
thee
,
for
a
moment
,
but
with
everlasting
kindness
,
will
I
have
mercy
upon
thee
,
saith
the
Lord
,
Isa.
54.5
,
6
,
7
,
8
,
And
farther
when
all
help
failes
and
no
appearance
of
any
hope
,
then
the
Lord
Interposeth
.
I
looked
and
there
was
none
to
help
,
I
wondered
that
there
was
none
to
uphold
,
therefore
mine
own
arm
brought
Salvation
and
my
Fury
it
upheld
me
,
Isa.
63.5
.
This
also
was
Davids
case
,
I
looked
on
my
Right
Hand
,
and
beheld
,
but
there
was
no
man
would
know
me
,
refuge
failed
me
,
no
man
careth
for
my
Soul
,
Psal.
142.4
.
This
also
was
the
great
case
of
the
Church
,
wherein
the
Lord
interposeth
with
his
great
deliverance
,
but
Sion
said
,
the
Lord
hath
forsaken
me
,
my
God
hath
forgotten
me
,
but
behold
the
Lords
Fatherly
answer
,
exceeding
all
the
compassion
of
Women
,
Can
a
Woman
forsake
her
suckling
Child
,
that
she
should
not
have
compassion
on
the
Son
of
her
Womb
?
she
may
forget
,
but
I
cannot
forget
thee
,
saith
the
Lord
,
I
have
graven
thee
upon
the
Palms
of
my
hands
,
thy
Walls
are
continually
before
me
,
thy
Children
shall
make
haste
,
thy
destroyers
and
they
that
made
thee
waste
shall
go
forth
of
thee
,
Isa.
49.14
,
to
18.
Behold
the
lamentable
state
of
the
Church
,
wherein
she
complains
all
her
friends
have
dealt
treacherously
with
her
,
and
not
only
forsaken
her
,
but
become
her
Enemies
,
Lam.
1.
all
.
The
fifth
instance
of
Gods
kindness
to
his
People
,
is
when
under
great
reproaches
,
as
a
good
name
is
better
than
Gold
and
Pretious
ointment
,
nevertheless
the
holiest
and
most
innocent
of
Gods
People
,
have
been
exposed
unto
,
and
are
obnoxious
to
slanders
,
revilings
,
and
reproaches
from
the
worst
of
Men.
Christ
the
Lord
of
Glory
,
was
called
a
Wine-bibber
,
a
Drunkard
,
a
Friend
to
Publicanes
and
Sinners
,
and
charged
with
having
a
Devil
,
and
being
a
Charmer
by
Beelzebub
the
Prince
of
Devils
,
and
at
his
Death
,
was
reviled
as
a
deceiver
,
and
they
that
passed
by
railed
on
him
,
thou
that
savest
others
come
down
from
the
Cross
and
save
thy self
,
he
that
saved
others
,
himself
he
cannot
save
.
Mat.
15.29
,
30
,
31.
Luke
.
7.33
,
34.
ch.
11.15
.
The
Apostles
were
called
rebellious
turners
of
the
World
upside
down
,
stirrers
up
of
the
People
and
Inventers
of
new
doctrine
.
How
was
David
reviled
and
reproached
by
Shimei
?
Come
out
thou
bloody
Man
,
the
Lord
hath
returned
on
thee
all
the
blood
of
the
House
of
Saul
,
and
thou
art
taken
in
thy
mischief
,
because
thou
art
a
bloody
Man
,
2
Sam.
16.6
,
7
,
8.
I
was
a
reproach
amongst
all
mine
Enemies
,
especially
to
my
Neighbours
,
and
a
fear
to
mine
acquantance
,
they
that
did
see
me
fled
from
me
,
I
am
forgotten
as
a
dead
man
out
of
mind
,
I
am
like
a
broken
Vessel
,
I
have
heard
the
slanders
of
many
,
fear
was
on
every
side
,
while
they
took
Council
together
against
me
,
they
devised
to
take
away
my
Life
,
but
I
trusted
to
thee
O
Lord
,
and
said
thou
art
my
God
,
Psal.
31.11
,
12
,
13
,
14
,
20.
False
Witnesses
rose
up
against
me
,
they
laid
to
my
charge
things
I
knew
not
,
they
rewarded
me
evil
for
my
good
to
the
spoiling
of
my
Soul
,
in
my
adversity
,
they
rejoiced
and
gathered
themselves
together
,
yea
the
Abjects
gathered
themselves
together
against
me
,
and
I
knew
it
not
,
they
did
tear
me
and
ceased
not
,
with
Hypocritical
mockers
at
Feasts
,
they
gnashed
upon
me
with
their
Teeth
,
yea
they
opened
their
mouth
wide
against
me
,
and
said
,
a
ha
!
a
ha
!
our
eyes
have
seen
it
,
Psal.
35.11
,
to
22.
My
lovers
and
my
friends
stood
aloof
from
my
sore
,
my
kinsmen
stood
afar
off
,
they
also
that
seek
after
my
Soul
,
lay
Snares
for
me
,
and
they
that
seek
my
hurt
speak
mischievous
things
against
me
,
and
imagine
deceit
all
the
day
long
,
but
my
Enemies
are
lively
and
they
are
strong
,
and
they
that
hate
me
wrongfully
are
multiplied
,
they
also
that
render
evil
for
good
are
mine
Adversaries
,
Psal.
38.11
,
to
21.
Mine
Enemies
speak
evil
of
me
,
when
shall
he
die
,
if
he
come
to
see
me
,
he
speaketh
vanity
,
he
gathereth
iniquity
to
it self
,
and
when
he
goeth
away
he
telleth
it
,
all
that
hate
me
whisper
together
against
me
,
they
did
devise
my
hurt
,
now
that
he
lieth
down
he
shall
rise
no
more
,
yea
mine
own
familiar
friend
in
whom
I
trusted
,
who
did
eat
of
my
bread
,
did
lift
up
his
heel
against
me
,
Psal.
41.5
,
to
9.
Moses
the
humble
and
meekest
of
Men
,
was
charged
with
ambition
and
assuming
of
Arbitrary
Power
,
even
by
his
Brother
Aaron
and
Sister
Miriam
,
Thou
takest
too
much
upon
thee
,
hath
the
Lord
spoken
by
Moses
only
,
hath
he
not
spoken
by
us
also
?
Numb.
12.1.2
.
This
also
was
Christs
Lot
,
My
Brethren
have
dealt
deceitfully
with
me
as
a
Brook
,
John
13.18
▪
This
also
was
the
sad
Condition
of
the
Church
,
Thou
hast
heard
their
reproach
O
Lord
;
their
Imaginations
against
me
,
the
Lips
of
those
that
rise
up
against
me
,
their
devices
against
me
all
the
day
long
,
behold
their
sitting
down
and
their
rising
up
,
I
am
their
Musick
,
Lam.
3.6
,
62
,
63.
David
was
as
among
Lions
,
their
Teeth
were
as
Spears
against
him
;
and
their
Tongues
as
sharp
Swords
,
they
wrested
his
words
,
Psal.
57.4
.
Psal.
56.2
,
5
,
6.
He
was
the
Song
of
the
Drunkards
,
Reproach
hath
broken
my
Heart
,
I
am
full
of
heaviness
,
I
looked
for
some
to
take
pity
,
but
there
was
none
,
and
for
comforters
,
but
I
found
none
,
Psal.
69.
all
.
Our
Soul
is
exceedingly
filled
with
the
scorn
of
those
that
dwell
at
ease
,
and
with
the
contempt
of
the
Proud
,
Psal.
123.4
.
The
sixth
reason
,
why
God
thus
chastiseth
his
People
,
is
to
make
them
sensible
of
the
different
measures
,
by
which
he
deals
with
his
People
in
their
Afflictions
,
and
with
the
wicked
by
his
Judgment
upon
them
,
and
that
consists
in
these
six
respects
.
First
,
He
chastiseth
his
People
in
love
and
for
their
good
,
but
his
Judgments
on
the
Wicked
,
are
to
their
Everlasting
Loss
and
Condemnation
.
Secondly
,
He
unwillingly
and
with
reluctance
corrects
his
People
,
but
taketh
pleasure
in
his
Justice
upon
the
Wicked
.
Thirdly
,
He
corrects
his
People
in
measure
and
moderation
,
but
Rains
down
the
Vials
of
his
displeasure
upon
his
Enemies
.
Fourthly
,
The
Chastisements
of
his
People
are
but
for
a
moment
,
and
not
to
make
an
end
of
them
,
but
the
Wicked
are
totally
cut
off
,
without
expectation
or
hope
of
recovery
.
Fifthly
,
The
Godly
though
afflicted
are
comforted
,
by
Gods
presence
,
they
have
communion
and
fellowship
with
the
Father
and
holy
Trinity
,
but
the
Wicked
have
no
hope
in
their
end
or
punishments
.
Sixthly
,
The
Godly
by
their
afflictions
are
taught
to
know
the
difference
between
Spiritual
and
Carnal
enjoyments
,
Temporal
and
Eternal
Mercies
.
First
,
The
Godly's
Chastisements
are
for
their
good
,
although
all
Trials
,
Afflictions
and
Temptations
,
are
a
dark
Cloud
.
and
carry
a
pale
Face
,
yet
when
the
Godly
do
search
out
the
purpose
of
God
in
this
,
and
are
desirous
to
know
his
Intentions
therein
,
they
will
see
this
to
be
in
love
,
when
the
Godly
enjoy
all
sensual
pleasures
without
any
intermission
,
they
are
apt
to
surfeit
upon
Mercies
,
and
turn
lazy
and
forget
God
,
as
the
slothful
Man
by
luxuriant
feeding
,
ease
,
and
gluttony
contracts
a
Lethargy
,
so
are
the
best
of
men
,
apt
to
forget
the
Fountain
of
Mercies
,
and
wax
wanton
against
God
,
as
the
People
of
Israel
in
their
quiet
and
plenteous
enjoyments
,
Exod.
15
ch.
17.
Num.
11.
ch.
16.
Deut.
11.
Therefore
the
Lord
visits
his
People
with
Rods
,
to
rouse
them
out
of
their
laziness
to
make
them
turn
to
their
rock
for
their
good
and
safety
,
Psal.
106.
Before
I
was
afflicted
I
went
astray
,
but
now
have
I
learned
to
keep
thy
Word
,
blessed
is
the
Man
whom
thou
chastiseth
and
teacheth
out
of
thy
Law
,
Psal.
119.67
,
71.
This
is
the
end
to
the
Godly
to
take
away
his
sin
,
Isa.
27.9
.
Whom
the
Lord
loveth
he
chastneth
,
and
scourgeth
every
Son
whom
he
receiveth
,
If
ye
endure
chastning
,
God
dealeth
with
you
as
with
Sons
,
for
what
Son
is
he
whom
the
Father
chastneth
not
?
but
if
ye
be
without
Chastisement
whereof
all
are
partakers
,
then
are
ye
Bastards
and
no
Children
,
we
had
Fathers
of
the
Flesh
who
chastised
us
after
their
own
pleasure
and
we
gave
them
reverence
,
shall
we
not
much
rather
be
in
subjection
to
the
Father
of
Spirits
,
and
life
?
for
they
▪
for
a
while
corrected
us
according
to
their
own
pleasure
,
but
he
for
our
profit
,
that
we
may
be
partakers
of
his
holiness
:
now
no
chastning
for
the
present
seemeth
joyous
but
grievous
,
but
afterwards
it
bringeth
forth
the
perfect
fruit
of
Righteousness
,
to
them
that
are
exercised
thereby
,
Heb.
12.5
,
to
12.
But
see
the
Issue
of
the
wicked
and
ungodly
,
they
shall
be
like
the
chaff
which
the
Wind
driveth
away
,
Ps.
1.4
,
5
,
6.
Secondly
,
The
Lord
doth
not
afflict
his
People
willingly
,
but
with
great
reluctancy
,
How
shall
I
give
thee
up
Ephraim
,
how
shall
I
deliver
thee
Israel
,
how
shall
I
make
thee
as
Adma
,
how
shall
I
set
thee
as
Zeboim
?
my
Heart
is
turned
within
me
,
my
repenting
is
turned
together
,
Hos.
11.8
.
Is
Ephraim
my
dear
Son
,
is
he
a
pleasant
Child
?
for
since
I
spoke
against
him
,
I
remember
him
still
earnestly
,
my
Bowels
are
troubled
for
him
,
I
will
surely
have
mercy
upon
him
,
saith
the
Lord
,
Jer.
31.20
.
Repent
and
turn
your selves
from
your
transgressions
,
so
Iniquity
shall
not
be
your
ruin
,
cast
away
all
your
transgressions
,
and
make
you
a
new
Heart
and
a
new
Spirit
,
for
why
will
you
dye
O
house
of
Israel
,
for
I
have
no
pleasure
in
the
death
of
a
sinner
,
therefore
turn
your selves
and
live
.
See
Ezek.
33.11
.
Luk.
13.34
,
35.
Ezek.
18.30
,
31
,
32.
Thirdly
,
The
Lord
corrects
his
People
in
measure
and
not
in
extremity
as
he
doth
the
wicked
,
hath
he
smitten
him
as
he
smote
those
that
smote
him
,
or
is
he
slain
according
to
the
slaughter
of
them
that
are
slain
by
him
,
in
measure
when
it
shooteth
forth
thou
wilt
debate
with
it
,
he
stayeth
his
rough
Wind
in
the
day
of
his
East-wind
,
Isaiah
27.7
,
8.
Fourthly
,
The
Afflictions
of
the
Godly
,
are
but
for
a
short
time
,
for
a
small
moment
have
I
forsaken
thee
,
but
with
great
mercy
will
I
gather
thee
,
in
a
little
wrath
I
hid
my self
from
thee
for
a
moment
,
but
with
everlasting
kindness
will
I
have
mercy
upon
thee
,
Isa.
5
,
4.7
,
8.
They
shall
go
into
Babilon
until
I
deliver
them
,
I
will
visit
them
there
and
restore
them
to
this
place
,
Jer.
27.22
.
Refrain
thy
voice
from
weeping
,
and
thine
eyes
from
tears
,
for
thy
work
shall
be
rewarded
,
and
they
shall
come
again
from
the
Land
of
the
Enemy
,
and
there
is
hope
in
thine
end
,
and
thy
Children
shall
come
again
in
their
own
border
,
Jer.
31.15
,
16
,
17.
Thus
though
the
Lord
deals
severely
with
his
People
,
nevertheless
it
is
but
for
a
time
;
and
in
moderation
,
and
giveth
them
a
happy
delivery
,
and
eternal
rest
with
himself
in
the
end
,
but
he
deals
otherways
with
his
Enemies
,
never
withdrawing
his
Judgments
from
them
,
until
he
hath
accomplished
their
destruction
,
and
avenged
their
malice
against
his
People
,
Wherefore
it
shall
come
to
pass
when
the
Lord
hath
performed
this
whole
work
upon
mount
Sion
,
I
will
punish
the
stout-heart
of
the
King
of
Assyria
and
the
glory
of
his
high
looks
,
Isa.
41.15
,
16.
I
was
wroth
with
my
People
,
I
have
polluted
mine
Inheritance
,
and
given
them
into
thy
hands
,
thou
didst
shew
them
no
mercy
,
upon
the
antient
hast
thou
very
heavily
laid
thy
yoak
,
thou
saidst
,
I
will
be
a
Lady
for
ever
,
for
that
thou
didst
not
lay
these
things
to
thy
Heart
,
neither
didst
remember
the
latter
end
of
them
,
therefore
hear
thou
this
,
thou
that
art
given
to
pleasure
,
that
dwellest
carelesly
,
that
sayest
in
thy
Heart
,
I
am
and
none
else
besides
me
,
I
shall
not
sit
as
a
Widow
,
neither
shall
I
know
the
loss
of
Children
,
but
these
two
things
shall
come
to
thee
in
a
moment
,
in
one
day
,
the
loss
of
Children
and
Widow-hood
,
they
shall
come
upon
thee
in
their
perfection
,
for
the
multitude
of
thy
Sorceries
and
great
abundance
of
thy
Enchantments
.
Therefore
all
that
devour
thee
,
shall
be
devoured
,
and
all
that
prey
upon
thee
,
will
I
give
for
a
prey
,
for
I
will
restore
health
unto
thee
,
and
heal
thee
of
thy
Wounds
,
though
I
make
an
end
of
all
Nations
,
whether
I
have
scattered
thee
,
yet
will
I
not
make
a
full
end
of
thee
,
but
will
correct
thee
in
measure
,
and
not
leave
thee
altogether
unpunished
.
Jer.
30.7
,
11
,
to
18.
And
they
shall
dwell
safely
therein
and
build
houses
and
plant
vineyards
yea
they
shall
dwell
with
confidence
,
when
I
shall
have
executed
Judgment
on
all
them
that
despise
them
round
about
,
and
they
shall
know
that
I
am
their
God
,
Jer.
50.29
.
Ezek.
25.26
.
Thou
shalt
seek
them
,
but
not
find
them
,
that
contended
with
thee
,
they
that
War
against
thee
,
shall
be
as
nothing
,
and
as
a
thing
of
nought
,
Isa.
41.12
.
The
Sons
of
them
who
afflicted
thee
,
shall
come
bending
unto
thee
,
and
they
that
despised
thee
,
shall
bow
themselves
and
the
soles
of
thy
Feet
,
Isa
64.12
,
14
,
15
▪
Behold
I
have
taken
out
of
thy
hand
the
Cup
of
trembling
,
even
the
dregs
of
the
Cup
of
my
fury
,
thou
shalt
no
more
drink
it
again
,
but
I
will
put
it
into
the
hands
of
those
that
afflicted
thee
,
which
said
to
thy
Soul
bow
down
,
that
we
may
go
over
,
and
thou
hast
laid
thy
Body
as
the
ground
,
and
as
the
street
to
them
that
went
over
,
Isa.
51.21
,
22
,
23.
They
shall
rob
them
that
robbed
them
,
and
spoil
those
that
spoiled
them
,
read
Ezekiel
20.
all
.
chapter
36.
all
.
chapter
39.
all
.
Fifthly
,
The
People
of
God
in
their
afflictions
have
the
comfortable
presence
of
God
with
them
,
but
the
wicked
are
wrackt
and
torn
with
anxiety
,
and
displeasure
under
Gods
Judgmencs
,
In
all
their
afflictions
he
was
afflicted
,
and
the
Angel
of
his
Presence
saved
them
,
in
his
love
and
in
his
pity
he
redeemed
them
,
and
bore
them
all
the
days
of
old
,
Isa.
63.9
.
He
that
dwelleth
in
the
secrets
of
the
Most
High
,
shall
abide
under
the
shadow
of
the
Almighty
,
Psal.
91.
all
.
When
thou
passest
thorough
the
Waters
I
will
be
with
thee
,
and
through
the
Rivers
they
shall
not
overflow
thee
,
when
thou
walkest
thorough
the
Fire
thou
shalt
not
be
burned
,
neither
shall
the
Flames
come
upon
thee
,
for
I
am
the
Lord
thy
God
.
Fear
not
for
I
am
with
thee
,
be
not
afraid
for
I
am
thy
God
,
I
will
strengthen
thee
,
yea
,
I
will
uphold
thee
,
with
my
right
hand
of
my
righteousness
,
for
I
the
Lord
will
uphold
thy
right
hand
,
saying
fear
not
I
will
help
thee
,
saith
thy
Redeemer
the
holy
one
of
Israel
,
Isal
43.2
,
3.
chap
,
44.10
,
13
,
14.
The
sixth
thing
God
intends
in
chastising
of
his
People
,
is
to
teach
them
to
distinguish
between
Spiritual
and
Temporal
,
Eternal
and
Temporary
Mercies
,
this
being
one
of
the
chiefest
considerations
,
and
proper
for
Mans
direction
in
his
choice
of
things
,
and
useful
for
Man
in
his
Conversation
,
how
to
chuse
things
most
desireable
,
we
shall
consider
things
Temporal
,
and
things
Spiritual
and
Eternal
under
their
several
qualities
,
as
they
are
contained
in
holy
Scriptures
,
the
holy
Evangelist
St.
John
sums
up
all
the
things
of
the
World
in
these
three
heads
,
The
Lust
of
the
Eye
,
the
Lust
of
the
Flesh
,
and
Pride
of
Life
.
It
being
usual
and
natural
to
all
men
to
seek
and
affect
the
enjoyment
of
what
seems
best
to
them
▪
wherefore
the
great
point
of
discretion
,
is
to
inform
our
Judgments
what
things
are
best
,
which
will
appear
by
comparing
of
things
Temporal
with
tho●e
that
are
Eternal
.
The
several
qualities
of
Temporal
things
,
may
be
briefly
taken
up
from
the
foregoing
Scripture
in
these
heads
.
First
,
All
things
Temporal
or
of
this
Life
,
are
subject
to
changes
and
have
no
certainty
or
stability
in
them
,
but
things
Spiritual
or
Eternal
are
parmanent
.
Secondly
,
All
enjoyments
of
this
Life
are
unperfect
,
and
cannot
make
any
man
happy
while
he
h●th
them
,
but
Spiritual
▪
and
things
Eternal
,
are
perfect
and
make
the
Possessors
happy
in
t●em
.
Thirdly
,
All
the
excellencies
of
Creature
enjoyments
,
are
short
of
the
Eternal
Inheritance
of
the
Saints
,
which
is
Christ
and
Eternal
Life
.
Fourthly
,
All
secular
or
temporary
enjoyments
,
leave
a
Man
at
his
Grave
,
but
when
this
Life
is
ended
then
cometh
the
Saints
Eternal
rest
,
and
continues
to
all
Eternity
.
First
,
Things
of
this
Life
are
uncertain
and
changeable
,
the
great
Saviour
of
the
World
,
Love
,
and
Wisdom
it self
,
being
willing
to
inform
the
World
and
draw
them
off
the
uncertainties
of
perishing
things
,
in
his
great
Sermon
on
the
Mount
adviseth
to
Seek
Treasure
in
Heaven
,
where
the
Moth
consumeth
not
,
nor
the
Thief
doth
purloyn
,
Mat.
6.19
,
to
34.
See
what
account
Solomon
the
greatest
,
richest
,
and
most
honourable
of
all
Men
,
giveth
of
all
humane
things
All
his
days
are
sorrow
,
his
travel
grief
,
his
Heart
taketh
no
rest
in
the
Night
,
this
also
is
vanity
,
and
vexation
of
Spirit
continually
,
see
Eccles.
1.2
.
See
the
uncertainty
of
humane
things
in
Nebuchadnezzar
,
Adonibezech
,
Ahithophel
,
Haman
,
Herod
and
many
others
,
see
Dan.
4.30
,
to
end
,
2
Sam.
17.
to
24.
Esther
7.
Act.
12.20
,
to
24
▪
We
find
in
daily
experience
,
a
Man
to
day
in
Court
like
a
green
Bay
Tree
,
and
next
in
Disgrace
,
Prison
,
or
Misery
.
The
Wicked
shall
perish
and
the
Enemies
of
the
Lord
shall
be
as
the
fat
of
Lambs
,
they
shall
consume
,
into
Smoak
shall
they
consume
away
,
I
have
seen
the
wicked
in
great
power
and
spreading
himself
like
a
green
Bay
Tree
yet
he
passed
away
,
and
Lo
he
was
not
,
I
sought
him
,
but
he
could
not
be
found
,
but
the
Lord
knoweth
the
days
of
the
Righteous
,
and
his
Inheritance
shall
be
for
ever
,
Psal.
37.
Secondly
,
the
enjoyments
of
this
Life
are
all
imperfect
,
and
cannot
make
happy
.
The
foregoing
truth
of
uncertainty
,
Demonstrate
this
truth
of
imperfection
,
and
daily
experience
confirm
it
,
the
gathering
and
preserving
of
Riches
,
acquiring
,
and
restlessness
in
upholding
of
Honour
,
care
to
preserve
and
recover
Health
,
do
so
Cruciate
and
Oppress
Men
with
such
Anxiety
,
that
all
their
Labour
and
Travel
,
is
Sorrow
and
Trouble
,
Psal.
90.9
,
10.
And
they
have
no
Pleasure
,
much
less
Happiness
in
any
Enjoyment
,
the
Rich
Man
in
the
Gospel
,
went
from
Christ
sorrowful
,
for
that
he
could
not
hold
his
Riches
and
have
Life
eternal
,
the
Scripture
tells
us
,
we
brought
nothing
into
this
World
with
us
,
and
it
is
certain
we
shall
carry
nothing
out
with
us
,
and
having
Food
and
Rayment
,
let
us
be
therewith
content
but
they
that
will
be
Rich
,
fall
into
Temptation
and
a
Snare
,
and
into
many
foolish
and
hurtful
Lusts
,
which
drown'd
Men
in
Distruction
and
Perdition
,
for
the
love
of
Money
,
is
the
Root
of
all
Evil
,
which
while
some
covered
after
,
they
have
erred
from
the
Faith
,
and
pierced
themselves
through
with
many
Sorrows
,
1
Tim.
6.7
,
8
,
9
10.
Thirdly
,
all
Humane
Enjoyments
are
short
of
Christ
the
Inheritance
of
the
Saints
,
let
us
narrowly
survey
with
all
the
Advantagious
Aggravations
of
Humane
Excellency
,
all
that
can
be
pretended
choice
,
good
,
or
desirable
in
the
Creature
and
we
shall
find
them
,
all
short
to
,
and
far
exceeded
by
the
inherent
excellencies
in
Christ
,
the
Lord
of
Glory
,
in
these
particulars
.
First
,
for
that
all
Created
Beings
have
their
rise
and
being
from
him
,
and
he
alone
is
of
himself
,
he
is
the
first
and
the
last
,
all
things
were
made
by
him
,
and
without
him
was
nothing
made
,
which
was
made
,
by
him
were
all
things
Created
that
are
in
Heaven
,
and
which
are
in
Earth
,
visible
or
invisible
;
whether
they
be
Thrones
,
or
Dominions
,
or
Principalities
,
or
Powers
,
all
things
were
Created
by
him
and
for
him
,
Col.
1.16
.
Secondly
,
he
is
,
was
,
and
alone
subsists
of
himself
,
●nd
all
other
things
were
made
by
him
,
so
by
him
do
they
subsist
,
in
him
we
live
,
move
,
and
have
our
being
,
Rev.
1.18
.
Thirdly
,
he
is
perfect
himself
,
all
things
were
made
for
him
,
and
he
not
for
them
,
all
things
were
Created
by
him
and
for
him
,
Col.
1.16
.
Fourthly
,
he
excelleth
all
things
in
Antiquity
,
he
is
the
Antient
of
Days
the
First-born
of
every
Creature
,
and
First-born
from
the
Dead
,
tbat
in
all
things
he
might
have
the
Preheminence
,
Col.
1.19
.
Fifthly
,
in
Wisdom
,
he
is
Wisdom
it self
,
and
the
Fountain
of
Wisdom
,
in
whom
are
hid
all
the
Treasures
of
Knowledee
and
Wisdom
:
If
any
Man
lack
Wisdom
,
let
him
ask
it
of
God
,
who
giveth
to
all
Men
liberally
and
upbraideth
not
,
read
Isaiah
2.6
.
Col.
2
,
3.
Isa.
1.5
.
Sixthly
,
in
Beauty
,
he
is
the
Morning
Star
,
the
Rose
of
Sharon
,
the
Image
of
the
invisible
God
,
who
is
the
brightness
of
bis
Glory
,
and
the
express
Image
of
his
Person
,
Heb.
1.3
.
Seventhly
,
In
power
,
he
is
Omnipotent
,
and
all
things
else
but
of
limited
Power
,
he
is
the
Prince
of
the
Kings
of
the
Earth
,
King
of
Kings
,
and
Lord
of
Lords
,
in
him
dwelleth
the
fulness
of
the
Godhead
bodily
,
Col.
2.9
,
15.
Who
hath
measured
the
Waters
in
the
hollow
of
his
Hand
,
and
metted
out
Heaven
with
a
Span
,
and
comprehended
the
dust
of
the
Earth
in
a
measure
,
who
hath
weighed
the
Earth
in
Scales
,
and
the
Hills
in
a
bal●●nce
,
the
Nations
are
as
a
drop
of
a
Bucket
,
and
are
counted
as
the
small
dust
of
a
Ballance
,
he
taketh
up
the
Isles
as
a
very
little
thing
all
Nations
before
him
are
as
nothing
,
they
are
accounted
to
him
less
than
nothing
and
vanity
,
Psal.
90.2
,
3
,
4
,
5
,
6.
Is.
40.12
,
15
,
17.
Fourthly
,
the
fourth
difference
between
things
Temporal
and
Eternal
is
that
Temporal
things
leave
a
Man
at
his
Grave
,
and
in
this
Life
;
but
Spiritual
and
Eternal
continue
with
the
Saints
to
all
Eternity
,
So
as
when
this
miserable
Life
is
ended
,
the
Saints
are
happy
in
their
Death
,
and
their
Spiritual
Life
of
blessed
enjoyments
then
begins
,
Blessed
are
the
Dead
which
dye
in
the
Lord
,
they
cease
from
their
Labour
,
and
their
works
follow
them
▪
Rev.
14.13
.
These
Spiritual
enjoyments
are
not
seen
or
apprehended
by
Carnal
sense
,
but
are
spiritually
discerned
,
and
are
eternal
.
While
we
look
not
after
things
that
are
seen
,
but
after
things
which
are
not
seen
;
for
things
which
are
seen
,
are
Temporal
,
but
things
that
are
not
seen
,
are
eternal
.
2
Cor.
4.18
.
The
Kingdom
of
Heaven
consists
not
in
Eating
and
Drinking
,
chambering
and
wantonness
,
Ryotting
and
Drunkenness
,
but
in
Peace
and
Joy
of
the
Holy
Ghost
.
This
State
of
Possession
of
Spiritual
things
,
is
briefly
comprehended
under
these
Heads
.
First
,
it
Commenceth
when
all
Humane
Enjoyments
fail
and
continueth
to
all
Eternity
.
Secondly
,
it
is
incorruptible
,
and
not
subject
to
changes
.
Thirdly
,
It
is
a
compleat
fulness
of
all
Happiness
.
First
,
when
Enjoyments
of
this
Mortal
Life
leaves
a
Man
at
his
Grave
,
after
he
hath
experienced
the
uncertainty
,
vanity
,
and
vexation
of
Spirit
,
touching
Humane
Enjoyments
,
then
he
enters
upon
the
quiet
possession
of
Eternal
Happiness
,
as
in
the
foregoing
Scripture
,
all
the
People
of
God
are
Sealed
,
Marked
and
Secured
from
after
danger
,
and
made
firm
Pillars
in
the
House
of
God
eternally
in
the
Heavens
:
hurt
not
the
Earth
,
neither
the
Sea
,
until
we
have
sealed
the
Servants
of
the
Lord
in
their
Fore-Heads
,
Rev.
3.12
.
which
mark
is
a
white
Stone
and
in
it
a
new
Name
,
the
Name
of
Christ
and
the
City
of
God
,
which
is
their
being
renewed
by
the
Spirit
of
Regeneration
,
Rev.
7.3
.
Chap.
2.17
.
They
are
under
an
everlasting
Covenant
with
God
,
I
will
make
a
Covenant
of
Peace
with
them
,
and
it
shall
be
an
everlasting
Covenant
,
and
I
will
place
my
Sanctuary
amongst
them
,
for
evermore
,
Ez.
37.26
.
There
is
therefore
now
no
Condemnation
to
them
which
are
in
Christ
Jesus
,
who
walk
not
after
the
flesh
,
but
after
the
spirit
,
who
shall
lay
any
thing
to
the
charge
of
Gods
Elect
?
It
is
God
that
justifieth
,
who
shall
condemn
?
it
is
Christ
that
dyeth
,
yea
,
rather
that
is
risen
again
,
and
maketh
intercession
for
us
,
Rom
,
8.1
,
31
,
34.
But
on
the
other
hand
,
the
Lot
of
the
Wicked
,
after
they
have
enjoyed
their
good
things
in
this
Life
,
like
the
rich
glutton
,
they
are
confined
to
everlasting
wrath
and
misery
,
Remember
that
thou
in
thy
life-time
receivedst
thy
good
things
,
and
Lazarus
his
evil
things
,
therefore
thou
art
now
Tormented
,
and
he
Comforted
,
Luke
16.20
.
to
end
.
The
Righteous
are
brought
out
of
great
Tribulation
,
and
have
their
Robes
washed
in
the
Blood
of
the
Lamb
,
and
are
Cloathed
with
the
Righteousness
and
Glory
.
These
are
they
which
came
out
of
great
Tribulation
,
and
have
washed
their
Robes
,
and
made
themselves
white
in
the
Blood
of
the
Lamb
,
therefore
they
are
before
the
Throne
of
God
,
Day
and
Night
to
serve
him
in
his
Temple
,
and
he
that
sitteth
on
the
Throne
,
shall
dwell
amongst
them
,
Rev.
7.14
.
to
18.
And
on
the
other
hand
,
the
wicked
are
Chained
in
everlasting
Darkness
,
and
tormented
with
inexpressible
Torments
,
so
that
they
desire
Death
,
rather
than
Life
,
if
any
Man
Worship
the
Beast
and
his
Image
,
or
receiveth
his
Mark
in
his
Forehead
or
in
his
Hand
,
the
same
shall
drink
of
the
Wine
of
the
Wrath
of
God
which
is
poured
out
without
mixture
,
into
the
Cup
of
his
Indignation
,
and
shall
be
Tormented
with
Fire
and
Brimstone
in
the
presence
of
the
Holy
Angels
,
and
in
the
presence
of
the
Lamb
,
and
the
smoak
of
their
Torments
ascendeth
up
for
ever
and
ever
,
and
they
have
no
Rest
Day
nor
Night
,
Rev.
14.9
.
Chap.
6.12
.
to
end
.
Chap.
9.4
.
to
end
.
Chap.
21.8
,
27.
Secondly
,
this
State
and
Inheritance
of
the
Godly
is
incorruptible
,
and
therefore
not
Subject
to
changes
or
Alterations
,
Blessed
be
the
God
and
Father
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ
,
who
according
to
his
abundant
Mercy
▪
hath
begotten
us
again
into
a
lively
Hope
,
by
the
Resurrection
of
Jesus
Christ
from
the
Dead
,
unto
an
Inheritance
Incorruptible
and
Undefiled
,
and
that
fadeth
not
away
,
reserved
in
the
Heavens
for
us
,
1
Pet
▪
1.3
,
4.
This
is
that
Treasure
laid
up
,
where
Moth
consumeth
not
,
nor
Thieves
can
purloyn
,
this
is
a
State
where
no
change
,
case
,
or
Circumstance
of
time
,
or
things
can
alter
,
for
I
am
perswaded
that
neither
Death
,
nor
Life
,
nor
Angels
,
nor
Principalities
nor
Powers
,
nor
things
present
,
nor
things
to
come
,
nor
height
,
nor
depth
,
nor
any
other
Creature
shall
be
able
to
separate
us
from
the
Love
of
God
,
which
is
in
Christ
Jesus
,
our
Lord
,
Rom.
8.38
,
39.
Thirdly
,
this
State
is
a
State
of
Compleat
Happiness
,
we
have
formerly
seen
the
emptiness
of
all
Human
and
Temporary
Enjoyments
,
That
therein
Happiness
cannot
be
expected
,
from
the
uncertainty
,
and
vexatiousness
even
under
the
Enjoyments
thereof
;
but
here
in
this
State
is
fulness
of
Joy
and
●●easures
for
evermore
,
he
that
spared
not
his
own
Son
,
but
freely
gave
him
up
for
us
all
,
how
shall
he
not
also
with
him
freely
give
us
all
things
?
Rom.
8
32.
Violence
shall
no
more
be
heard
in
thy
Land
,
wasting
nor
destruction
within
thy
Borders
,
but
thou
shalt
call
thy
Walls
Salvation
,
and
thy
Gates
Praise
,
the
Sun
shall
no
more
be
thy
Light
by
Day
,
neither
for
Darkness
shall
the
Moon
give
the
light
;
but
the
Lord
shall
be
to
thee
an
Everlasting
Light
,
and
thy
God
thy
Glory
,
thy
Sun
shall
no
more
go
down
,
nor
thy
Moon
withdraw
it self
,
for
the
Lord
shall
be
thy
Everlasting
Light
,
and
thy
God
thy
Glory
,
Is.
60.19
,
20.
they
shall
Hunger
no
more
,
neither
Thirst
any
more
,
neither
shall
the
Sun
light
on
them
or
any
heat
,
and
the
Lamb
which
is
in
the
midst
of
the
Throne
shall
feed
them
,
and
lead
them
to
living
Fountains
of
Waters
,
and
God
shall
wipe
away
all
Tears
from
their
Eyes
,
Rev.
7.14
,
15
,
16
,
17.
Chap.
2
,
3
,
4.
We
are
come
unto
Mount-Sion
,
the
City
of
the
living
God
the
Heavenly
Jerusalem
,
and
to
an
innumerable
Company
of
Angels
,
and
to
the
general
Assembly
of
the
First-Born
,
which
are
written
in
the
Heaven
,
and
to
God
the
Judge
of
all
,
and
to
the
Spirits
of
Just
Men
made
perfect
,
and
to
Jesus
the
Mediator
of
the
New
Covenant
,
and
to
the
Blood
of
sprinkling
,
which
speaketh
better
things
than
the
Blood
of
Abel
,
Heb.
12.22
,
23
,
24.
Cbap.
3.
The
Seventh
and
great
end
Christ
hath
in
Chastising
his
People
,
is
,
that
which
is
the
great
end
of
the
Gospel
,
which
is
to
raise
Mens
Hearts
up
to
,
and
fix
their
desires
,
on
that
great
prize
of
Salvation
and
Eternal
Life
,
as
all
Actions
of
Men
have
their
Scope
at
which
they
chiefly
Level
,
this
is
the
chief
thing
,
and
ought
principally
to
be
driven
at
,
for
these
Reasons
.
First
,
this
Great
Salvation
is
for
Gods
Glory
.
Secondly
,
It
is
of
all
things
most
Profitable
,
therefore
most
desirable
.
Thirdly
,
It
hath
the
greatest
Encouragements
attending
it
.
Fourthly
,
The
Prize
contended
for
is
unvaluable
.
First
,
by
Mans
Salvation
ariseth
to
God
great
Glory
,
for
as
Christ
is
the
Alpha
and
Omega
,
and
First-Born
of
his
Brethren
,
and
though
Originally
perfect
in
himself
,
and
Glorious
without
Addition
from
Creatures
,
being
the
express
Image
of
his
Person
,
in
whom
the
God-Head
dwells
bodily
,
by
whom
all
things
were
made
,
and
for
him
,
and
to
his
own
Glory
,
and
all
things
upheld
by
him
;
his
great
goodness
is
such
,
that
he
promotes
Mans
Happiness
,
and
sets
it
before
him
as
his
own
Glory
,
gave
himself
to
Death
for
Man
,
and
made
himself
the
Captain
of
that
great
Salvation
,
by
enduring
all
the
Indignities
of
Human
Contempt
,
and
his
Fathers
Wrath
,
by
personating
Man
,
and
taking
the
Chastisements
of
his
Sins
upon
him
,
and
this
he
proposeth
as
his
Glory
,
looking
unto
Jesus
,
the
Author
and
Finisher
of
our
Faith
,
who
for
the
Glory
that
was
set
before
him
,
endured
the
Cross
,
dispising
the
shame
,
and
is
set
down
at
the
Right
Hand
of
God
,
Heb.
12.2
.
As
I
live
saith
the
Lord
,
I
desire
not
the
Death
of
a
Sinner
,
but
rather
that
he
should
Repent
and
live
,
this
being
not
only
our
Interest
,
but
Christs
Glory
,
how
much
,
and
chiefly
should
we
be
concerned
to
promote
it
.
Secondly
,
this
is
Mans
most
profitable
concern
,
all
Men
Level
their
Designs
and
Actions
,
to
the
most
Advantageous
Interest
,
and
this
of
Eternal
Life
,
according
to
Christs
Advice
is
most
profitable
,
What
hath
a
Man
profited
,
if
he
gain
the
whole
World
?
thou
Fool
,
this
Night
thy
Soul
shall
be
taken
from
thee
,
then
whose
shall
these
things
be
that
thou
hast
?
wherefore
do
ye
spend
Money
for
that
which
is
not
Bread
and
Labour
,
for
that
which
satisfieth
not
?
Hearken
diligently
unto
me
,
and
eat
that
which
is
good
,
and
let
your
Soul
delight
in
Fatness
,
Luke
12
,
16.
to
21.
Is.
55.2
.
Thirdly
,
As
this
is
most
Advantagious
,
so
it
is
that
in
which
most
encouragement
of
help
and
assistance
is
offered
and
promised
.
The
whole
Book
of
the
Holy
Writ
is
full
of
the
great
promises
,
of
Encouragement
and
Assistance
to
the
People
of
God
,
in
their
pursuit
of
this
great
Salvation
,
yea
,
it
is
Christs
great
desire
,
that
all
Men
should
be
saved
,
How
often
would
I
have
gathered
thee
,
as
a
Hen
gathereth
her
Brood
under
her
Wings
?
Luke
13.34
.
Is
it
not
,
and
hath
it
not
been
,
the
Cours●
and
Care
of
Christ
,
all
the
Prophets
and
Apostles
,
to
gather
and
bring
Men
to
the
Kingdom
of
God
?
Christ
made
a
purchase
of
Sinners
,
but
on
his
own
Expences
,
he
is
that
kind
Samaritan
who
Helps
,
Cures
,
Supplies
,
and
Recovers
,
when
other
helps
fail
,
when
Priests
,
Levites
,
and
others
pass
by
,
without
Compassion
or
Relief
,
he
it
is
who
of
his
own
good
will
brings
Deliverance
,
as
we
see
in
the
often
repeated
Scriptures
,
Luke
10.10
to
37.
Eze.
16.
to
9.
When
we
were
without
strength
,
yea
,
Enemies
and
Sinners
,
Christ
dyed
for
us
,
so
great
is
Christs
Love
to
Sinners
,
that
nothing
can
stop
the
Current
of
his
Mercy
from
them
,
Rom.
5.
to
11.
First
the
Multitude
of
Sins
do
it
not
,
I
have
blotted
out
as
a
Cloud
thy
Transgressions
,
and
as
a
thick
Cloud
thy
Sins
;
return
unto
me
,
for
I
have
Redeemed
thee
,
Isa.
44.22
.
Secondly
,
the
greatness
of
Sins
cannot
hinder
his
Love
,
though
your
Sins
be
as
Scarlet
,
I
will
make
them
white
as
Snow
,
though
they
be
red
like
Crimson
,
I
will
make
them
as
Wooll
,
Is.
1.18
.
Let
the
Wicked
forsake
his
way
,
and
the
Unrighteous
Man
his
Thoughts
,
and
let
him
return
unto
the
Lord
,
and
he
will
have
Mercy
upon
him
,
and
to
our
God
,
for
he
will
abundantly
Pardon
,
for
as
the
Heavens
are
higher
than
the
Earth
,
so
are
my
Thoughts
higher
than
your
Thoughts
.
Is.
55.7
,
8
,
9.
Thirdly
,
Cloudiness
and
Darkness
of
Condition
cannot
do
it
,
who
is
amongst
you
that
feareth
the
Lord
,
and
obeyeth
the
Voice
of
his
Servant
,
that
walketh
in
Darkness
,
and
hath
no
Light
,
let
him
trust
in
the
Name
of
the
Lord
,
and
stay
upon
his
God
,
Is.
50
,
10.
Come
my
People
,
enter
into
your
Chambers
,
shut
the
Doors
about
thee
,
hide
thy self
for
a
Moment
,
until
the
Indignation
be
over-past
,
Isa.
26.20
.
I
will
go
and
return
to
my
place
,
untill
they
acknowledge
their
offences
,
and
seek
my
Face
,
in
their
Afflictions
they
will
seek
me
early
,
Hosea
5.15
.
by
all
which
we
see
the
Lord
in
Mercy
,
often
clouds
his
Face
from
his
People
not
in
Anger
,
but
to
rouse
them
up
to
enquire
into
the
cause
of
his
withdrawing
,
and
by
Afflictions
to
set
them
more
eagerly
on
returning
to
him
by
Repentance
,
that
he
may
return
to
them
with
a
healing
in
his
Wings
.
Fourthly
,
No
Extremity
of
Condition
can
hinder
the
Love
of
God
to
his
People
,
he
brings
back
the
Captive
,
he
raiseth
the
Dead
Bones
,
and
causeth
them
to
take
flesh
and
live
,
he
unites
divided
Brethren
,
who
are
at
Enmity
,
and
Cements
them
in
Love
▪
for
all
which
see
,
Eze.
37.
Isa.
43.2
,
25.
Ps.
91.
all
.
Neither
Death
nor
Life
,
Heighth
nor
Depth
,
things
present
,
nor
things
to
come
,
Principalities
nor
Powers
,
Angels
nor
Men
,
nor
any
other
Creature
can
separate
us
from
the
Love
of
God
,
which
is
in
Christ
Jesus
our
Lord
,
Rom.
8.35
,
to
39.
Fourthly
,
The
greatness
of
the
Prize
to
be
contended
for
,
should
raise
our
great
pursuit
of
that
Salvation
to
our
Souls
,
the
Holy
Scriptures
are
full
in
the
Enumeration
of
the
many
excellencies
that
attend
that
great
Interest
,
that
they
are
almost
infinite
,
and
it
may
be
well
applyed
to
that
which
the
Holy
Prophet
saith
,
That
Eye
hath
not
seen
,
Ear
hath
not
heard
,
neither
hath
it
entred
into
the
Heart
of
Man
to
conceive
(
besides
thee
O
Lord
)
what
good
things
,
The
Lord
hath
laid
up
for
them
that
fear
him
,
Is.
64.4
.
However
the
great
Salvation
of
Man
,
may
be
in
some
measure
considered
under
these
Heads
.
First
,
It
's
the
restoring
of
lost
Man
from
the
deepest
State
of
Misery
,
without
power
in
himself
,
to
a
State
of
Happiness
in
Christ
Jesus
,
in
the
Day
thou
wast
born
,
thy
Navel
was
not
cut
,
thou
wast
in
thy
Blood
,
no
Eye
pittyed
thee
,
thou
wast
cast
out
to
the
loathing
of
thy
Person
,
but
when
I
passed
by
,
it
was
the
time
of
Love
,
I
said
to
thee
●ive
,
in
that
often
repeated
place
,
Eze.
16.
to
15.
and
Rom.
5.
to
10.
wherein
we
have
the
perfect
emblem
of
Mans
Misery
in
Nature
,
and
by
Sin
,
and
the
lively
Discription
of
the
love
of
God
to
lost
Man
.
Secondly
,
All
in
this
State
are
intituled
to
,
and
are
made
Heirs
of
all
things
,
and
called
to
an
Inheritance
Incorruptible
,
as
in
these
foregoing
Scriptures
,
Rom.
8.32
.
and
1
Peter
1.3
and
4.
Thirdly
,
They
are
exempted
from
all
manner
of
Evil
,
are
happy
in
their
Death
,
and
God
shall
wipe
away
all
Tears
from
their
Eyes
,
and
there
shall
be
no
more
Death
,
Sorrow
,
nor
Crying
,
neither
shall
there
be
any
more
pain
,
for
the
former
things
are
passed
away
,
Rev.
7.14
.
to
18.
ch.
21
,
4.
Fourthly
,
they
have
all
Compleat
Happiness
and
Fulness
of
Glory
,
are
united
to
God
in
Christ
Jesus
,
and
Crowned
with
his
Crown
of
Glory
,
and
admitted
into
the
Inseparable
Fellowship
of
Christ
,
Saints
and
Angels
,
according
to
that
great
Scripture
,
that
they
all
may
be
one
,
as
thou
O
Father
art
in
me
,
and
I
in
thee
,
that
they
also
may
be
one
in
us
,
the
glory
which
thou
gavest
me
,
I
have
given
them
,
that
they
may
be
one
,
even
as
we
are
one
,
I
in
them
,
and
thou
in
me
,
that
they
may
be
made
perfect
in
one
,
I
will
that
they
may
be
with
me
where
I
am
,
to
behold
my
glory
,
John
17.21
.
to
25.
And
for
the
Fellowship
of
the
Saints
with
God
,
Christ
Jesus
,
Angels
and
just
Men
made
perfect
in
the
New
Jerusalem
,
see
that
often
repeated
place
,
Hebrews
12.22
,
23
,
24.
Thus
,
this
great
Prize
should
in
the
Apostles
Exhortation
,
raise
our
Encouragement
,
to
hasten
our
motion
to
the
New
Jerusalem
▪
where
for
being
compassed
about
with
so
great
a
Cloud
of
Witnesses
,
let
us
lay
aside
every
weight
which
hang
down
,
and
the
Sin
that
doth
so
easily
beset
us
,
and
with
patience
run
the
Race
,
that
is
set
before
us
,
looking
unto
Jesus
,
the
Author
and
Finisher
of
our
Faith
,
who
for
the
glory
was
set
before
him
,
endured
the
Cross
,
dispising
the
shame
,
and
is
set
down
at
the
Right
Hand
of
the
Throne
of
God
,
Consider
him
which
endured
such
contradiction
of
Sinners
,
least
ye
be
wearyed
and
faint
in
your
Minds
,
Heb.
12.1
.
Thus
as
Salvation
,
Eternal
Happiness
,
the
Incorruptible
and
Undefiled
Inheritance
of
all
things
,
the
inseparable
fellowship
of
the
Holy
Trinity
,
Angels
,
and
Saints
,
is
the
undeniable
Prize
at
the
end
of
our
Race
,
the
Interest
and
valuableness
thereof
ought
to
raise
our
constant
,
zealous
,
and
patient
pursuit
thereof
,
for
which
,
besides
what
hath
already
been
said
,
we
have
these
manifold
and
superexcellent
Encouragements
.
First
,
our
Salvation
is
freely
of
Gods
pure
Love
in
Christ
Jesus
.
Secondly
,
Christ
made
and
redeemed
the
World
,
without
Mans
help
.
Thirdly
,
We
have
the
examples
and
instances
of
Christs
great
humiliation
and
sufferings
on
Earth
.
Forthly
,
The
different
and
sure
estate
of
the
Redeemed
far
more
excellent
and
sure
than
Mans
Estate
in
his
first
Creation
.
Fifthly
,
The
great
Priviledges
and
Excellencies
of
the
Saints
in
Heaven
.
First
,
God
being
infinite
in
Power
,
Wisdom
,
and
Holiness
,
absolute
and
perfect
in
himself
,
without
the
help
or
necessity
of
any
humane
Being
,
being
to
accomplish
his
Soveraignty
of
himself
,
of
his
own
free
Will
and
for
his
Glory
he
made
the
World
,
and
upholds
it
,
Who
is
the
Image
of
the
Invisible
God
,
the
first
born
of
every
Creature
,
by
him
were
all
things
created
that
are
in
Heaven
,
and
that
are
in
the
Earth
,
Visible
and
Invisible
,
whether
they
be
Thrones
or
Dominions
,
Principalities
or
Powers
,
all
things
were
created
by
him
and
for
him
,
and
by
him
all
things
consist
.
And
to
us
there
is
but
one
God
the
Father
,
of
whom
are
all
things
,
and
we
in
him
,
and
one
Lord
Jesus
Christ
,
1
Cor.
8.6
.
Secondly
,
As
Man
,
The
World
,
and
all
things
were
freely
made
by
Ood
,
so
Man
and
the
World
are
freely
Redeemed
by
Jesus
Christ
.
This
of
the
Redemption
of
Man
by
Jesus
Christ
,
being
one
of
the
most
incomprehensible
mysteries
of
free
love
;
It
may
be
branched
out
thus
.
First
,
That
it
is
free
,
without
paction
or
condition
of
any
retribution
or
satisfaction
,
but
meerly
by
love
and
good
will
.
Secondly
,
That
this
Salvation
is
to
such
who
are
utterly
incapable
of
helping
themselves
,
and
in
such
circumstances
as
they
are
in
most
incapacities
and
disadvantages
.
Thirdly
,
That
it
brings
with
it
all
means
of
comfort
and
suitable
supplies
.
Fouthly
,
That
it
is
compleat
and
full
,
and
nothing
can
lessen
the
enjoyment
,
or
bar
the
sense
of
it
,
except
obstinate
wilfulness
,
and
a
refusing
of
the
offer
.
Fifthly
,
The
Method
and
Way
by
which
this
great
Salvation
is
accomplished
,
to
wit
,
by
Christs
taking
on
him
the
humane
Nature
,
and
in
the
flesh
suffered
for
Mans
Transgressions
,
do
much
heigthen
the
mistery
of
Redemption
.
Sixthly
,
That
the
Mediator
when
he
hath
compleated
that
great
work
,
makes
the
Redeemed
sharers
of
his
own
and
Fathers
glory
.
First
,
That
this
Salvation
is
freely
of
love
and
good
will
,
without
paction
of
any
recompence
from
such
as
expect
and
receive
the
benefit
of
it
,
appears
from
these
Scriptures
for
all
have
sinned
and
come
short
of
the
glory
of
God
,
Rom.
3.23
,
24
,
25.
Being
justified
freely
by
his
Grace
,
through
the
Redemption
that
is
in
Jesus
Christ
,
Rom.
8.29.30
.
I
will
have
mercy
on
whom
I
will
have
mercy
,
and
compassion
on
whom
I
will
have
compassion
,
Rom.
9.15
,
16.
So
that
it
is
not
of
him
that
wil●eth
nor
of
him
that
runneth
,
but
of
God
that
sheweth
mercy
,
Ephes.
5.8
.
In
hope
of
eternal
Life
,
which
God
that
cannot
Lye
hath
promised
before
the
World
began
,
not
by
works
of
Righteousness
,
which
we
have
done
,
but
according
to
his
Mercy
he
saved
us
,
by
the
washing
of
Regeneration
,
and
renewing
of
the
Holy
Ghost
,
which
he
shed
on
us
abundantly
,
through
Jesus
Christ
our
Saviour
,
Tit.
3.5
,
6.
Secondly
,
This
Salvation
is
to
such
as
are
incapable
of
helping
themselves
and
under
most
miserable
circumstances
,
Christ
is
that
charitable
and
kind
Samaritan
to
the
wounded
man
by
the
Thieves
,
who
brings
help
when
the
Levite
and
Priest
(
whose
Office
preach
charity
)
passed
by
without
giving
any
●elief
.
See
that
●●mous
and
often
repeated
place
,
●n
instance
of
mercy
and
relief
,
when
Man
was
exposed
to
all
imaginable
misery
,
in
most
contemptible
and
helpless
condition
,
where
the
bowels
of
mercy
are
liberally
extended
,
and
relief
is
brought
from
meer
love
and
pity
,
Ezek.
16.
to
9.
And
that
other
famous
Scripture
demonstrate
the
freedom
and
fulness
of
love
,
when
Man
was
in
the
worst
of
circumstances
,
when
we
were
without
strength
,
Christ
died
for
the
ungodly
,
God
commendeth
his
love
to
us
,
in
that
while
we
were
yet
sinners
Christ
died
for
us
,
for
if
when
we
were
Enemies
we
were
reconciled
to
God
through
the
death
of
his
Son
,
much
more
being
reconciled
,
we
shall
be
saved
throug
his
Life
,
Rom.
5.
to
12.
Nothing
can
be
a
greater
instance
of
love
,
pity
,
and
compassion
,
than
the
relieving
of
one
in
a
helpless
state
,
so
that
Christs
redeeming
of
Souls
is
unparallelled
,
who
relieved
Enemies
,
without
their
own
help
,
or
capacity
to
relieve
themselves
,
and
that
famous
Scripture
,
of
causing
the
Dead
Bones
to
take
flesh
,
sinews
and
life
,
and
become
a
numerous
host
,
is
a
clear
emblem
of
the
Infinite
and
Free
love
of
God
and
mans
incapacity
to
relieve
himself
,
Ezek.
37.
And
in
that
famous
place
of
Gods
interposing
for
his
People
,
when
all
friends
and
relations
,
are
treacherous
and
helpless
,
Micah
7.4
,
5
,
6.
From
all
which
we
may
see
,
the
eminent
instances
,
of
Mans
self
incapacity
and
miserableness
,
and
of
the
fulness
and
freedom
of
Gods
Love
,
and
early
mercies
for
him
.
Thirdly
,
The
third
excellency
and
encouragement
in
this
great
Salvation
,
is
,
that
it
brings
with
it
all
suitable
helps
and
supplies
to
assist
us
,
to
promote
that
great
Salvation
,
we
find
the
Apostle
discovering
to
us
Gods
eternal
purpose
of
Mans
Redemption
,
he
resolved
to
bring
Man
to
a
conformity
with
his
own
Will
and
Image
,
For
whom
he
did
foreknow
he
also
did
predestinate
to
be
conformed
to
the
Image
of
his
Son
,
that
he
might
be
the
first
born
among
many
Brethren
,
Rom.
8.29
.
Whereby
we
find
God
purposed
to
have
the
ransomed
,
and
such
as
shall
be
saved
by
Christs
Blood
,
to
be
compleatly
supplied
with
all
things
necessary
to
adorn
and
compleat
that
great
Salvation
,
and
this
is
most
manifest
in
the
Scripture
,
He
that
spared
not
his
own
Son
,
but
gave
him
up
for
us
all
,
how
shall
he
not
also
with
him
freely
give
us
all
things
,
Rom.
8.32
.
He
will
give
Grace
and
Glory
,
and
no
good
thing
will
he
with-hold
from
such
as
fear
him
:
seek
first
the
Kingdom
of
God
and
the
Righteousness
thereof
,
then
all
things
else
shall
be
added
thereunto
,
Mat.
6.33
.
Ho
every
one
that
thirsteth
▪
come
ye
to
the
Waters
,
and
he
that
hath
no
money
come
,
come
ye
,
buy
and
eat
without
money
and
without
price
and
let
your
Soul
delight
it self
in
fatness
,
Isa.
55.1
,
2.
Here
we
find
,
a
full
,
free
,
and
cheap
Market
of
all
supplies
,
from
whence
may
clearly
be
implyed
,
Gods
purpose
to
have
his
people
whom
he
adopteth
heirs
of
his
Kingdom
to
be
compleatly
furnished
with
all
things
necessary
thereunto
.
Fourthly
,
The
fourth
and
sixth
may
be
comprehended
in
one
,
that
this
great
salvation
,
is
compleat
and
full
,
in
that
it
hath
the
enjoyment
of
God
,
in
union
of
the
Father
by
the
Son
,
in
the
Spirit
,
and
the
Heirs
of
that
Inheritance
are
made
sharers
of
all
Heavenly
excellencies
,
In
thy
presence
is
fulness
of
Joy
,
and
at
thy
right
hand
are
pleasures
for
evermore
,
this
is
more
particularly
expressed
by
the
manifold
priviledges
of
the
glorified
Saints
,
and
their
blessed
Inheritance
.
First
,
As
it
is
the
restoring
of
Man
from
the
deepest
state
of
misery
,
and
exalting
him
to
the
highest
pitch
of
happiness
,
as
hath
been
already
shewed
.
Secondly
,
These
of
that
estate
are
entituled
to
all
things
as
hath
been
alreardy
shewed
.
Thirdly
,
They
shall
be
exempted
from
all
manner
of
misery
,
sorrow
and
grief
,
They
have
compleat
happiness
,
and
enjoyment
of
all
things
as
being
eternally
united
to
God
by
Jesus
Christ
,
The
fifth
and
last
mystical
excellency
of
this
great
Salvation
,
is
,
in
the
method
taken
by
Heavenly
Wisdom
in
the
accomplishing
of
it
,
to
wit
,
by
Christ
the
Mediators
taking
upon
him
the
humane
nature
▪
and
therein
making
an
attonement
for
Sin
in
the
Flesh
.
This
is
so
great
a
mystery
that
it
merits
all
admiration
,
that
Jesus
Christ
,
though
he
was
from
the
beginning
and
from
all
eternity
,
cloathed
with
all
Majesty
and
Glory
,
and
the
first
born
of
all
the
Creation
,
the
Heir
of
all
things
,
by
whom
the
World
was
made
,
and
by
whom
it
subsists
,
who
being
the
brightness
of
the
Fathers
glory
and
express
Image
of
his
Person
,
and
by
himself
upholding
all
things
,
the
only
begotten
Son
of
God
,
whose
Throne
is
in
glory
for
ever
more
,
who
laid
the
Foundations
of
the
Earth
,
and
the
Heavens
are
the
Workmanship
of
his
Hands
,
nevertheless
,
according
to
the
Counsel
of
his
own
Will
,
he
abased
himself
,
to
enter
into
a
Virgins
Womb
,
and
came
into
the
World
,
and
under
the
infirmities
of
humane
Nature
,
suffered
the
highes●
indignities
,
that
the
vilest
wretches
could
have
been
exposed
unto
.
And
at
last
though
he
knew
no
sin
,
he
gave
himself
unto
Death
,
to
make
satisfaction
for
our
sins
,
this
is
that
mystery
which
was
hid
from
the
beginning
of
the
World
,
Ephes.
3.9
.
This
is
the
riches
of
the
glorious
mystery
of
love
to
the
Gentiles
,
Col.
1.25
,
26.
Christ
the
hope
of
glory
.
And
oppositely
,
it
is
said
by
the
holy
Prophet
and
Apostle
Paul
,
Eye
hath
not
seen
,
nor
Ear
heard
,
neither
hath
it
entred
into
the
Heart
of
Man
to
conceive
(
besides
thee
O
Lord
)
what
great
things
he
hath
treasured
up
for
them
that
love
him
,
1
Cor.
2.3
.
And
though
the
Tongues
of
Angels
and
Men
,
are
not
able
sufficiently
to
express
and
unfold
this
great
mystery
,
nevertheless
we
may
sincerely
view
it
,
in
these
four
heads
.
First
,
The
unsearchable
dimensions
of
the
love
of
God
to
Sinners
,
in
his
eternal
purpose
of
redeeming
the
World
by
Jesus
Christ
,
before
the
World
began
,
To
make
all
men
see
,
what
is
the
fellowship
of
the
mystery
which
from
the
beginning
of
the
World
hath
been
hid
in
God
,
who
created
all
things
by
Jesus
Christ
,
Ephes.
3.9
.
Rom.
8.28
,
29
,
30.
Secondly
,
By
his
greatest
and
almost
incredible
humiliation
,
in
abasing
himself
,
to
descend
from
the
highest
pitch
of
glory
,
to
the
lowest
step
of
humane
miseries
,
temptations
,
ignominies
and
sufferings
,
that
humane
nature
could
be
exposed
unto
,
and
to
make
himself
a
Servant
,
in
his
sojourning
in
the
World
to
teach
the
Gospel
,
and
the
mystery
of
this
great
Salvation
.
Thirdly
,
His
further
condescention
of
abasement
to
the
Wrath
of
God
,
and
suffer
death
for
Mans
Sin
,
though
he
knew
no
sin
,
that
by
his
Suffering
,
Death
and
Resurrection
,
he
might
not
only
by
satisfaction
of
Justice
for
Man
,
redeem
him
from
wrath
to
come
,
and
procure
him
eternal
happiness
;
but
also
to
be
a
patern
of
patience
and
obedience
to
all
for
whom
he
suffered
,
and
both
these
last
heads
are
contained
or
expressed
in
that
of
Isaiah
,
he
shall
grow
up
before
him
as
a●
tender
plant
,
and
as
a
Root
out
of
dry
ground
,
he
hath
no
form
nor
comliness
,
and
when
we
shall
see
him
there
is
no
beauty
that
we
shall
desire
him
,
he
is
despised
and
rejected
of
Men
,
a
man
of
sorrows
and
acquainted
with
grief
,
and
we
hid
as
it
were
our
faces
from
him
,
and
we
esteem
him
not
,
surely
he
hath
born
our
grief
,
and
yet
we
esteemed
him
,
stricken
,
smitten
of
God
,
and
afflicted
,
he
was
wounded
for
our
transgressions
,
he
was
bruised
for
our
iniquities
,
the
chastisement
of
our
peace
was
upon
him
,
and
the
Lord
hath
laid
upon
him
the
iniquity
of
us
all
,
he
was
oppressed
and
afflicted
,
yet
he
opened
not
his
mouth
,
he
was
brought
as
a
Lamb
to
the
Slaughter
,
and
as
a
Sheep
before
the
Shearers
is
dumb
,
he
opened
not
his
Mouth
,
he
was
taken
from
Prison
,
and
from
Judgment
,
he
made
his
Grave
with
the
Wicked
,
and
with
the
Rich
in
his
Death
,
because
he
had
done
no
violence
,
neither
was
deceit
found
in
his
Mouth
,
he
poured
out
his
Soul
unto
death
,
and
was
numbred
with
the
Transgressors
,
Isa.
53.
to
11.
This
further
instance
of
Christs
Humiliation
&
Abasement
for
Mans
Salvation
,
is
further
expressed
by
the
Psalmist
,
My
God
,
my
God
,
why
hast
thou
forsaken
me
,
why
art
thou
so
far
from
helping
me
,
and
from
the
words
of
my
roaring
?
I
am
a
worm
and
no
man
,
a
reproach
of
men
,
and
despised
of
the
People
,
all
men
that
see
me
laugh
me
to
scorn
,
they
shoot
out
the
Lip
,
and
shake
the
Head
,
Ps.
22.
to
18.
This
sheweth
in
a
Type
,
what
indignity
,
reproach
and
misery
,
the
Saviour
of
the
World
should
be
exposed
unto
,
in
the
accomplishing
of
Mans
Salvation
,
and
this
was
actually
performed
,
and
brought
about
at
Christs
Suffering
,
he
was
mocked
reviled
and
flouted
at
,
when
apprehended
and
brought
to
the
Cross
,
He
trusted
in
the
Lord
,
let
him
deliver
him
,
seeing
he
delighted
in
him
,
Mar.
15.27
,
28.
Mat.
27.35
,
43.
Because
Christ
suffered
leaving
us
an
example
that
we
should
follow
his
steps
,
who
did
not
sin
,
neither
was
guile
found
in
his
Mouth
,
who
when
he
was
reviled
,
reviled
not
again
,
when
he
suffered
he
threatned
not
,
but
committed
himself
to
him
that
judgeth
righteously
,
1
Pet.
2.21
,
22
,
23.
Fourthly
,
This
mystery
of
love
and
redemption
of
Man
,
is
magnified
by
Christs
unparallelled
indulgence
and
goodness
,
that
he
did
not
only
abase
himself
unto
the
greatest
indignities
in
the
flesh
,
but
he
doth
good
for
evil
,
he
doth
not
only
make
an
Attonement
by
his
death
for
the
sins
of
Enemies
,
but
he
also
exalteth
them
from
the
greatest
depth
of
misery
,
to
the
highest
form
of
glory
,
an
union
with
himself
,
Father
,
Angels
,
and
Saints
,
as
it
is
more
fully
expressed
elsewhere
.
This
Doctrine
and
Truth
of
Mans
Eternal
Salvation
,
so
accomplished
by
Jesus
Christ
,
is
not
only
given
to
us
,
for
our
everlasting
consolation
,
but
also
for
our
instruction
and
direction
,
in
Faith
▪
Patience
,
and
new
obedience
,
in
our
sojourning
state
,
for
although
eternal
Life
,
our
Redemption
,
and
Salvation
is
freely
given
and
procured
by
his
alone
merit
,
nevertheless
he
makes
every
man
by
a
blessing
on
his
Graces
,
given
to
him
,
instrumental
of
his
own
Salvation
,
we
are
commanded
To
work
out
our
Salvation
with
fear
and
trembling
,
and
as
the
Lord
waits
to
be
gracious
so
he
commands
and
expects
to
be
called
upon
for
all
his
Mercies
which
he
intends
to
bestow
upon
his
People
,
in
that
famous
Scripture
where
he
makes
a
new
Covenant
,
and
Promises
new
and
clean
heart
,
and
to
pour
out
his
Spirit
,
though
he
doth
it
freely
,
and
for
his
own
name
and
glory
,
yet
he
doth
not
intend
his
People
should
be
bare
Spectators
,
and
only
passive
in
the
receipt
of
mercies
,
but
that
they
should
be
active
and
solicitous
in
the
duties
of
Faith
,
Patience
,
New
Obedience
and
Prayer
,
I
will
yet
for
this
saith
tbe
Lord
,
be
enquired
of
by
the
house
of
Israel
to
do
it
for
them
,
and
seeing
all
the
days
of
our
sojourning
here
,
we
must
wait
until
our
change
come
,
and
that
as
our
duties
are
still
incumbent
upon
us
,
so
we
are
obnoxious
unto
temptations
and
difficulties
,
and
for
our
help
and
directions
,
steddily
to
steer
our
course
,
we
cannot
have
a
more
proper
mean
than
to
set
Christ
before
us
as
a
Patern
,
who
is
the
Captain
and
Author
of
our
Salvation
,
and
that
in
his
Doctrine
and
Practice
.
First
,
in
his
Doctrine
,
his
Doctrine
is
Preaching
up
Holiness
,
Patience
in
Sufferings
,
Mutual
forbearance
,
Peaceableness
in
Losses
,
Contempt
of
the
World
,
Zeal
for
the
Kingdom
of
God
,
and
Faith
in
the
Providences
of
God
,
and
under
all
Despensations
,
Mutual
Love
and
Charity
and
Relief
to
the
Distressed
as
a
Duty
even
to
Enemies
.
His
Doctrine
is
all
for
Holiness
,
be
ye
Holy
,
as
your
Heavenly
Father
is
Holy
,
Math.
5.48
.
Patience
in
sufferings
,
Blessed
are
ye
,
when
Men
shall
revile
you
,
and
persecute
you
,
and
say
all
manner
of
Evil
against
you
,
for
my
sake
,
rejoyce
and
be
exceeding
glad
,
for
great
is
your
Reward
in
Heaven
,
for
so
Persecuted
they
the
Prophets
which
were
before
you
,
Math.
5.11
,
12.
If
ye
be
Reproached
for
the
Name
of
Christ
,
Happy
are
ye
,
for
the
Spirit
of
Glory
and
of
God
,
are
on
you
;
on
their
part
he
is
evil
spoken
of
,
but
on
your
part
he
is
glorified
,
1
Pet
,
4.14
.
to
end
.
He
teacheth
mutual
forbearance
,
and
not
to
return
evil
,
but
to
do
good
for
evil
,
ye
have
heard
it
said
,
an
Eye
for
an
Eye
,
&c.
but
I
say
unto
you
,
that
you
resist
not
evil
with
evil
▪
but
whosoever
shall
smite
thee
on
thy
Right
Cheek
,
turn
to
him
the
other
also
,
if
any
Man
sue
thee
at
Law
,
to
take
away
thy
Coat
,
let
him
have
thy
Cloak
also
,
if
a
Man
will
compel
thee
to
go
with
him
a
Mile
,
go
with
him
two
,
hence
we
are
taught
the
great
Spirit
of
Meekness
,
whereof
Christ
was
the
Pattern
,
and
are
commanded
to
bridle
our
Passionate
Resentments
of
Injuries
done
us
,
Math.
5.38
,
39.
He
Preacheth
up
the
Duty
of
Charity
,
and
Charitable
supplying
of
the
Indigent
,
give
to
him
that
asketh
thee
,
and
from
him
that
would
borrow
of
the
turn
thou
not
away
,
Math.
5.43
.
Remember
them
that
are
in
Bonds
,
as
being
bound
with
them
,
and
them
which
suffer
Adversity
,
as
being
your selves
also
in
the
Body
,
Heb.
13.3
.
What
doth
it
profit
if
a
Man
say
,
he
hath
Faith
,
and
hath
not
Works
?
can
Faith
save
him
?
if
a
Brother
or
Sister
be
Naked
and
Destitute
of
daily
Food
,
and
one
of
you
say
unto
him
,
depart
in
peace
,
be
you
Clothed
,
and
be
you
Filled
,
notwithstanding
you
give
him
nothing
James
2.14
,
15
,
16.
of
these
things
which
are
needful
to
the
Body
,
what
doth
it
profit
?
1
John
3.17
.
Mortification
▪
if
thy
Right
Eye
or
Right
Hand
offend
thee
,
cut
it
off
,
and
cast
it
from
thee
,
it
is
better
one
of
thy
Members
perish
,
than
thy
whole
Body
should
be
cast
into
Hell
,
Math.
5.29
,
30.
Hence
we
are
taught
the
Subduing
and
Mortifying
of
all
Lusts
of
whatsoever
esteem
they
may
be
,
and
as
dear
to
us
,
as
any
of
our
Members
,
we
are
to
admit
no
enjoyment
of
them
,
in
Competition
with
true
Holiness
,
and
new
Obedience
.
He
Preacheth
up
the
Doctrine
of
Love
and
Charity
to
all
Men
,
even
to
Enemies
,
you
have
heard
,
that
it
hath
been
said
,
love
thy
Neighbour
,
and
hate
thy
Enemy
;
but
I
say
to
you
,
Love
your
Enemies
,
Bless
him
that
Curse
you
;
do
good
to
them
that
hate
you
,
pray
for
them
that
dispightfully
use
you
,
and
persecute
you
,
that
ye
may
be
the
Children
of
your
Father
,
which
is
in
Heaven
,
for
he
maketh
his
Sun
to
rise
on
the
Evil
,
and
on
the
Good
,
and
the
Rain
to
come
down
on
the
Just
and
the
Unjust
,
for
if
you
love
them
that
love
you
,
what
reward
have
you
?
do
not
even
the
Publicans
do
the
same
?
and
if
you
Salute
only
your
Brethren
,
what
more
do
ye
than
others
?
but
be
ye
perfect
,
as
your
Heavenly
Father
is
perfect
,
Math.
5.43
.
to
end
.
See
that
great
Doctrine
of
Mutual
Love
and
Charity
,
he
that
saith
he
is
in
the
Light
,
and
hateth
his
Brother
,
is
in
Darkness
even
until
now
,
he
that
loveth
his
Brother
,
abideth
in
the
Light
,
and
there
is
no
occasion
of
stumbling
in
him
,
but
he
that
Hateth
his
Brother
,
is
in
Darkness
,
and
knoweth
not
whither
he
goeth
,
because
the
Darkness
hath
blinded
his
Eyes
,
1
John
2.
to
18.
We
know
that
we
have
passed
from
Death
to
Life
,
because
we
love
the
Brethren
,
he
that
loveth
not
his
Brother
,
abideth
in
Death
,
whosoever
hateth
his
Brother
,
is
a
Murderer
,
and
ye
know
,
that
no
Murderer
hath
Eternal
Life
abiding
in
him
,
hereby
perceive
we
the
Love
of
God
;
because
he
hath
laid
down
his
Life
for
us
,
and
we
ought
to
lay
down
our
Life
for
the
Brethren
,
but
whosoever
hath
this
Worlds
good
,
and
shutteth
up
his
Bowels
from
the
Brother
,
how
dwelleth
the
Love
of
God
in
him
?
1
John
3.14
,
15
,
16
,
17.
Let
us
Love
one
another
,
for
Love
is
of
God
,
and
every
one
that
Loveth
,
is
born
of
God
,
and
knoweth
God
,
he
that
Loveth
not
,
knoweth
not
God
,
for
God
is
Love
,
in
this
was
manifested
the
Love
of
God
towards
us
,
because
God
sent
his
only
begotten
Son
into
the
World
,
that
we
might
live
through
him
,
herein
is
the
Love
of
God
Manifested
,
not
that
we
loved
him
,
but
that
he
Loved
us
,
and
sent
his
Son
to
be
a
propitiation
for
our
Sins
,
if
God
so
loved
us
,
we
ought
also
to
love
one
another
,
if
we
love
one
another
,
God
dwelleth
in
us
,
and
his
love
is
perfected
in
us
,
and
we
have
known
and
believed
the
love
that
God
hath
to
us
,
God
is
love
,
and
he
that
dwelleth
in
love
,
dwelleth
in
God
,
and
God
in
him
,
1
Jo
,
4.7
,
to
end
.
A
New
Commandment
I
give
unto
you
,
that
you
love
one
another
,
as
I
have
loved
you
,
that
you
love
one
another
,
Jo.
13.34
.
from
all
which
we
are
instructed
of
the
Nature
and
Extent
of
Charity
,
that
it
doth
not
consist
,
only
in
naked
and
bare
profession
of
Friendship
,
good
wishes
,
and
pretended
Respects
,
but
in
the
Bowels
of
Tenderness
,
Compassion
,
Simpathy
,
and
suitable
Supplies
,
to
the
necessities
of
others
,
that
Charity
is
not
to
be
straitned
and
confined
to
Relations
,
Friends
,
Benefactors
,
and
these
in
Amity
,
and
perswasion
with
us
,
but
is
to
be
extended
to
Enemies
,
as
well
as
Friends
,
and
to
all
whose
Necessities
call
for
our
help
and
assistance
in
any
respect
,
towards
their
Relief
.
He
Preacheth
up
the
Contempt
,
and
Denyedness
to
the
World
,
lay
not
up
Treasure
on
Earth
,
where
the
Moth
Cankereth
,
and
Thieves
break
thorough
and
steal
,
but
seek
first
the
Kingdom
of
God
,
and
his
Righteousness
,
then
all
these
things
shall
be
added
thereunto
,
and
lay
up
store
for
your selves
in
Heaven
,
Math.
6.19
,
20
,
32
,
33.
See
Christs
own
Discourse
of
the
Rich
Man
in
the
Gospel
,
that
it
is
easier
for
a
Camel
to
go
thorow
the
Eye
of
a
Needle
than
for
a
Rich
Man
to
enter
into
the
Kingdom
of
Heaven
,
Math.
19.23
,
24.
See
the
Parable
of
Dives
,
who
received
his
good
things
in
this
Life
,
and
is
eternally
Tormented
,
and
Lazarus
who
was
pinched
with
Want
,
Hunger
,
Cold
,
and
Diseases
on
Earth
,
was
received
into
everlasting
Happiness
,
Luke
16
,
19.
to
end
.
See
the
Parable
of
the
Rich
Husband-Man
,
who
took
anxious
care
for
his
Earthly
Store
,
but
made
no
Provision
for
Eternal
Life
,
but
God
said
to
him
,
thou
Fool
,
this
Night
will
I
require
thy
Soul
at
thy
Hands
,
then
whose
shall
all
these
things
be
,
which
thou
hast
provided
?
so
is
he
who
layeth
up
store
for
himself
,
and
is
not
Rich
towards
God
,
Luke
12
,
16.
to
22.
See
the
wo
the
Lord
of
Life
pronounceth
against
the
Rich
,
Wo
to
you
that
are
Rich
,
for
ye
have
received
your
Consolation
,
Luke
6
,
24.
And
to
forward
our
Mortification
to
the
World
,
let
us
consider
the
Advice
given
by
the
Holy
Apostle
,
Love
not
the
World
,
nor
the
things
of
the
World
,
for
if
any
Man
love
the
World
,
the
love
of
the
Father
is
not
in
him
,
for
all
that
is
in
the
World
,
the
Lusts
of
the
Flesh
,
the
Lust
of
the
Eye
,
and
the
Pride
of
Life
is
not
of
the
Father
,
but
of
the
World
,
1
Jo.
2.15
,
16
,
17.
And
the
World
passeth
away
and
the
Lusts
thereof
,
but
he
that
doth
the
Will
of
God
,
abideth
for
ever
.
1
Jo.
2.15
,
16
,
17.
The
Holy
Apostle
James
,
doth
eminently
discover
the
danger
of
loving
the
World
,
know
ye
not
that
the
Friendship
of
the
World
is
enmity
with
God
?
whosoever
therefore
will
be
a
Friend
of
the
World
is
the
Enemy
of
God
,
James
4.4
.
Let
us
further
consider
the
Apostle
Pauls
Character
of
the
World
,
we
brought
nothing
into
the
World
with
us
,
and
it
is
certain
we
shall
carry
nothing
out
,
and
having
Food
and
Rayment
,
let
us
be
therewith
content
,
but
they
that
will
be
Rich
,
fall
into
many
Temptations
,
and
a
Snare
and
many
foolish
and
hurtful
Lusts
,
which
drown
Men
in
Destruction
and
Perdition
,
for
the
Love
of
Money
is
the
Root
of
all
Evil
,
which
while
some
have
coveted
after
,
they
have
erred
from
the
Faith
,
and
pierced
themselves
through
with
many
Sorrows
,
1
Tim.
6.7
,
8
,
9
,
10.
This
Blessed
Lord
Jesus
Christ
,
who
is
the
only
Wisdom
,
Light
,
and
truth
it self
,
teacheth
his
People
to
a
dependance
on
himself
,
by
Faith
and
Submission
in
all
Providences
,
and
as
in
the
foregoing
Scriptures
,
we
are
taught
the
emptiness
of
all
other
supports
besides
himself
,
and
the
emptiness
of
all
other
Enjoyments
,
his
purpose
therein
,
is
to
wean
our
Hearts
from
thence
,
and
fix
them
on
himself
,
by
Faith
and
Submission
in
all
Providences
:
he
tells
us
,
that
a
Mans
Life
consisteth
not
in
the
abundance
of
what
a
Man
hath
,
in
the
foregoing
Instance
of
the
Rich
Husband-Man
,
and
that
Man
liveth
not
by
Bread
alone
,
but
by
every
word
that
proceedeth
out
of
the
Mouth
of
God
,
this
was
the
Doctrine
of
Moses
to
the
People
of
Israel
,
when
in
the
Wilderness
they
murmured
for
want
of
Bread
,
and
when
they
were
shut
up
from
expectation
of
help
,
and
all
probabilities
of
supply
,
were
hid
from
their
Eyes
,
he
minds
them
of
the
great
wonders
God
had
wrought
for
them
,
in
their
Deliverance
from
Pharaohs
Servitude
and
designing
to
wind
up
their
thoughts
to
God
by
Faith
,
that
he
would
as
well
relieve
them
in
that
straight
,
as
well
as
he
had
done
from
under
former
difficulties
,
and
therefore
tell
them
,
Man
liveth
not
by
Bread
alone
,
but
by
every
Word
that
proceedeth
out
of
the
Mouth
of
God
,
Deu.
8.3
.
Implying
that
the
sole
pleasure
of
God
,
influences
all
the
Creatures
,
and
that
God
in
his
Omnipotence
and
Wisdom
,
is
not
confined
to
the
Methods
and
Appearances
of
Men
,
but
can
in
his
own
way
,
accomplish
his
purpose
at
his
own
pleasure
,
his
Blessing
on
the
Creature
can
Augment
them
,
to
such
a
Pitch
as
he
designs
,
he
can
make
a
little
Pot
of
Oyl
,
swell
to
many
Barrels
,
when
he
designs
to
manifest
his
Power
,
and
good
Will
to
Man
,
2
Kings
4.
to
8.
he
can
make
one
or
two
single
Meals
,
feed
and
refresh
for
forty
Days
and
forty
Nights
,
he
can
make
five
Loaves
and
two
small
Fishes
,
feed
five
thousand
Men
,
and
cause
the
Fragments
left
,
to
exceed
the
first
bulk
,
Luke
9.12
.
to
18.
he
can
open
the
Windows
of
Heaven
,
and
give
a
Blessing
,
so
as
no
room
is
for
it
to
be
stowed
,
Mal.
3.10
.
he
Cloaths
the
Lillies
,
and
feeds
the
Ravens
,
without
their
Care
or
Industry
,
so
that
Faith
and
Submission
to
his
Blessed
Will
and
Care
will
answer
all
things
.
He
it
is
that
Commands
,
seek
and
ye
shall
find
,
knock
and
it
shall
be
opened
,
whatsoever
ye
ask
the
Father
in
my
Name
,
believe
ye
have
it
,
and
ye
shall
receive
it
,
Math.
7.7
.
to
13.
Now
as
Christs
Doctrine
is
full
and
without
Parallel
,
so
his
Sufferings
are
without
example
,
as
being
without
Sin
,
not
only
against
God
,
but
upright
also
and
perfect
,
so
as
he
could
not
offend
against
Mans
Law
,
and
that
all
his
sufferings
were
voluntary
,
of
pure
love
,
not
for
Friends
,
but
for
Sinners
,
and
Enemies
,
wherefore
such
as
believe
in
him
,
and
have
the
Hope
of
eternal
Life
,
ought
chearfully
and
patiently
to
endure
Temptations
,
and
bear
their
Afflictions
in
the
Flesh
,
and
willingly
take
up
and
bear
the
Cross
,
and
more
paraicularly
for
these
Reasons
.
First
,
To
bear
the
Cross
,
is
Christs
Command
.
Secondly
,
For
this
we
have
the
Example
of
Christ
his
Prophets
,
Saints
and
Martyrs
.
Thirdly
,
We
have
his
Manifold
promises
of
Assistance
.
Fourthly
,
The
Cross
is
the
inevitable
Path
and
Way
,
by
which
he
leads
his
People
to
the
Kingdom
of
Heaven
.
Fifthly
,
It
is
the
means
by
which
he
fits
his
People
by
Holiness
,
for
that
eternal
Union
and
Communion
with
himself
.
Sixthly
,
The
Reward
of
Eternal
Life
at
the
end
of
the
Race
,
is
exceeding
great
.
First
,
Patient
suffering
and
bearing
the
Cross
is
Christs
Command
:
Christ
Jesus
,
the
Word
of
God
,
by
whom
is
forgiveness
of
Sins
,
and
Redemption
through
his
Blood
,
who
made
our
Peace
through
the
Blood
of
his
Cross
,
Preacheth
this
Doctrine
,
come
unto
me
all
ye
that
Labour
▪
and
are
Heavy
Laden
,
and
I
will
give
you
rest
,
take
my
Yoak
upon
you
,
and
learn
of
me
,
for
I
am
Meek
and
Lowly
in
Mind
,
my
Yoak
is
easy
and
my
Burthen
is
Light
,
Math.
11.28
,
29
,
30.
When
he
sends
out
his
Disciples
to
Instruct
and
Convert
the
World
,
he
tells
them
,
he
sends
them
as
Sheep
in
the
midst
of
Woolves
,
he
Commands
them
to
be
wise
as
Serpents
,
and
harmless
as
Doves
,
and
that
they
shall
be
brought
before
Kings
and
Governors
,
and
hated
of
all
Men
for
his
sake
,
and
that
they
could
not
expect
better
Entertainment
than
he
their
Master
,
that
they
must
deny
Father
and
Mother
,
and
all
other
Relations
and
things
dear
to
them
for
his
sake
,
and
if
they
loved
their
Lives
,
or
any
thing
else
better
than
him
,
they
should
loose
them
,
and
he
that
taketh
not
up
his
Cross
,
and
followeth
not
him
,
was
not
worthy
of
him
,
Math.
10.10
.
to
end
.
This
also
hath
been
the
strain
of
all
the
Prophets
and
Apostles
,
to
Preach
up
Patient
bearing
of
the
Cross
,
to
you
it
is
given
,
saith
the
Apostle
,
not
only
to
believe
but
also
to
suffer
Phi.
1.27
.
to
31.
let
us
go
forth
therefore
,
saith
the
same
Apostle
unto
him
bearing
his
Reproach
.
Heb.
13.12
.
to
16.
Count
it
all
Joy
saith
the
Apostle
James
,
when
you
fall
into
divers
Temptations
,
knowing
that
the
Trial
of
your
Faith
worketh
Patience
,
but
let
Patience
have
her
perfect
works
,
that
ye
may
be
entire
wanting
nothing
,
James
1.
to
6.
take
the
Prophets
,
saith
the
same
Apostle
,
for
an
example
of
suffering
,
affliction
,
and
Patience
,
ye
have
heard
of
the
Patience
of
Job
,
and
have
seen
the
end
of
the
Lord
,
that
the
Lord
is
very
pittiful
,
and
of
tender
Mercy
,
Jam.
5.7
.
to
12.
For
even
hereunto
are
we
called
,
saith
the
Apostle
Peter
;
because
Christ
also
suffered
for
us
,
leaving
us
an
Example
▪
that
ye
should
follow
his
Steps
,
who
did
not
Sin
,
neither
was
guile
found
in
his
Mouth
,
who
when
he
was
reviled
,
reviled
not
again
,
when
he
suffered
,
he
threatned
not
,
but
committed
himself
to
him
that
Judgeth
Righteously
,
1
Pet.
2.
to
end
.
ch.
3
,
14
,
25.
Whose
own
self
bore
our
sins
in
his
own
Body
on
the
Tre●
,
that
we
being
Dead
to
sin
,
should
cleave
unto
Righteousness
,
by
whose
Stripes
we
are
healed
:
see
further
of
this
,
1
Pet.
4.12
.
to
end
.
Secondly
,
We
have
the
Sufferings
of
Christ
,
and
his
Prophets
,
Apostles
,
Saints
and
Martyrs
for
our
Examples
,
the
Holy
Scriptures
give
an
account
of
the
Opprobious
usage
of
Christ
,
his
patient
Sufferings
,
his
Ignominious
death
,
who
willingly
gave
up
his
Life
for
Enemies
,
see
this
more
particularly
under
four
heads
,
elsewhere
.
These
Holy
Scriptures
,
Isa.
51.6
.
chap.
53.
all
.
Psalm
22.
all
.
John
14.31
.
Mat.
27.
all
.
give
the
fuller
history
of
the
Particulars
.
The
whole
book
of
Holy
writ
,
offers
to
our
view
,
a
large
Catalogue
of
the
sufferings
of
Prophets
,
Saints
,
and
Martyrs
,
with
their
patient
deportment
therein
,
how
patiently
did
Moses
the
mildest
of
Men
bear
the
revilings
of
Aaron
and
Miriam
,
and
prayed
for
Miriam
,
Numb.
12.
so
the
Lord
healed
her
?
How
humble
was
David
under
his
Son
Absolom's
Usurpation
of
his
Crown
,
and
defiling
his
Wives
in
the
sight
of
the
Sun
,
when
he
and
all
the
People
went
out
of
the
City
bare-foot
,
weeping
,
and
ashes
on
their
heads
,
when
they
fled
from
Absolom
?
If
I
shall
find
favour
in
his
sight
,
saith
he
,
he
will
bring
me
again
,
and
shew
me
both
it
(
meaning
the
Ark
of
God
in
which
he
much
delighted
)
and
his
Habitation
,
but
if
he
say
I
have
no
delight
in
thee
,
lo
here
am
I
,
let
him
do
with
me
what
seemeth
good
in
his
sight
,
2
Sam.
15.25
,
26.
With
the
like
humility
and
patience
,
he
bore
the
cursings
and
revilings
of
Shimei
,
and
David
said
,
let
him
curse
,
because
the
Lord
hath
said
,
Curse
David
,
who
then
shall
say
why
hast
thou
done
it
?
it
may
be
the
Lord
will
look
upon
mine
affliction
,
and
that
the
Lord
will
require
me
good
for
his
cursing
this
day
,
2
Sam.
16.7
,
to
13.
How
humbly
did
Hezekiah
lay
himself
,
and
Rabsecahs
Railing
and
Blaspheming
Letter
before
the
Lord
,
at
the
Siege
of
Samaria
?
and
see
the
event
thereof
by
Gods
wonderful
delivering
of
the
City
by
his
own
immediate
hand
,
2
Kin.
19.
How
did
Holy
Job
the
mirrour
of
Patience
and
Innocence
,
in
his
great
affliction
abase
himself
before
the
Lord
,
when
his
Eyes
were
opened
,
when
he
could
justify
himself
to
Man
but
not
before
God
,
I
have
heard
of
thee
by
the
hearing
of
the
Ear
,
but
now
mine
Eyes
see
thee
,
wherefore
I
abhor
my self
in
Dust
and
Ashes
,
Job
42.
to
7.
How
resolutely
did
the
three
Children
with
Faith
and
Patience
,
submit
to
the
fiery
Furnace
for
the
honour
of
God
,
and
his
Truth
?
Our
God
is
able
to
deliver
us
from
the
burning
fiery
furnace
,
and
he
will
deliver
us
out
of
thy
hand
,
but
if
not
,
be
is
known
unto
th●e
O
King
,
that
we
will
not
serve
thy
Gods
,
nor
worship
the
Image
that
thou
hast
set
up
,
Dan.
3.16
,
17
,
18.
how
couragiously
did
Daniel
worship
the
Living
God
,
when
forbid
upon
pain
of
being
cast
into
the
Lions
Den
?
and
we
see
what
glorious
deliverance
he
had
,
Dan.
6.
Holy
Stephen
couragiously
and
patiently
endured
Martyrdom
,
and
kneeling
down
prayed
for
his
Enemies
,
Father
forgive
them
,
they
know
not
what
they
are
doing
,
Act.
7.60
.
The
Holy
Apostles
were
made
spectacles
of
Men
and
Angels
,
God
hath
set
forth
us
the
Apostles
last
,
as
spectacles
of
Men
and
Angels
,
and
to
the
World
,
1
Cor.
4.9
.
The
Cross
of
Christ
was
the
glory
of
Paul
,
and
should
be
of
all
Men
,
God
forbid
that
I
should
glory
in
any
thing
save
in
the
Cross
of
Christ
,
Gal.
6.14
.
See
the
instances
of
the
Apostles
sufferings
,
we
are
troubled
on
every
side
,
yet
not
distressed
,
we
are
perplexed
,
but
not
to
despair
,
persecuted
,
but
not
forsaken
,
cast
down
,
but
not
destroyed
,
always
bearing
about
in
the
body
,
the
dying
of
the
Lord
Jesus
,
that
the
life
also
of
Jesus
,
might
be
made
manifest
in
our
body
,
for
we
which
live
are
always
delivered
to
death
for
Jesus
sake
,
that
the
Life
of
Jesus
might
be
made
manifest
in
our
mortal
flesh
.
2
Cor
,
4.8
,
9
10
,
11.
See
a
farther
instance
of
the
Apostles
suffering
,
but
in
all
things
approving
our selves
as
the
Ministers
of
God
,
in
much
patience
,
in
afflictions
,
necessities
,
in
distresses
,
in
stripes
,
in
imprisonments
,
in
tumults
,
in
labour
,
in
watching
,
in
fastings
,
in
pureness
of
knowledge
,
by
long
sufferings
,
by
kindness
,
by
the
Holy
Ghost
,
by
love
unfeigned
,
by
honour
and
dishonour
,
by
evil
report
and
good
report
,
as
deceivers
and
yet
true
,
as
unknown
yet
well
known
,
as
dying
and
yet
behold
we
live
,
as
chastned
and
yet
not
killed
,
as
sorrowful
yet
always
rejoying
,
as
poor
yet
making
many
rich
,
as
having
nothing
and
yet
possessing
all
things
,
2
Corinthians
6.4
,
to
11.
Of
the
Jews
,
five
times
received
I
forty
stripes
,
save
one
,
thrice
was
I
beaten
with
Rods
,
once
was
I
stoned
,
thrice
I
suffered
Shipwrack
,
a
Night
and
a
Day
I
have
been
in
the
Deep
,
in
peril
by
Water
,
in
perils
by
Robbers
,
in
peril
by
mine
own
Countrymen
,
in
perils
by
the
Heathen
,
in
perils
in
the
City
,
in
perils
in
the
Country
,
in
danger
in
the
Sea
,
in
perils
by
false
Brethren
,
often
in
weariness
,
painfulness
and
watching
,
often
in
hunger
and
thirst
,
often
in
cold
and
nakedness
,
2
Cor
▪
11.24
.
to
28.
See
the
Instances
of
the
Churches
sufferings
and
great
afflictions
,
almost
incredible
,
and
by
Nature
without
Grace
intollerable
,
her
sore
runs
in
the
night
,
her
friends
not
only
left
her
,
but
dealt
treacherously
with
her
,
and
became
her
Enemies
,
the
Enemy
spread
his
hand
on
all
her
pleasant
things
,
her
people
have
given
their
pleasant
things
for
Bread
,
no
sore
like
my
sore
,
desolate
and
faint
,
delivered
into
their
hands
from
whom
she
was
not
able
to
rise
,
she
was
trodden
as
in
a
Wine
press
,
Priests
and
Elders
gave
up
the
Ghost
for
Famine
,
Children
and
Sucklings
swoun
away
in
the
Street
,
and
Women
eat
their
Children
of
a
Span
long
,
Enemies
hiss
and
wag
their
Head
,
and
say
we
have
swallowed
her
up
,
this
is
the
day
we
looked
for
,
and
yet
in
all
this
,
she
can
with
patience
and
submission
say
,
Why
should
the
living
Man
complain
,
man
suffereth
for
his
Sin
,
all
this
is
less
than
our
iniquities
do
deserve
,
Lam.
1.
all
,
chap.
2.
all
.
And
thus
justifieth
the
Lord
and
applieth
to
him
by
Prayer
and
Confession
of
Sin
for
Mercy
,
the
Holy
Apostles
also
rejoyce
in
their
afflictions
,
that
they
are
counted
worthy
to
suffer
for
the
testimony
of
Jesus
,
and
say
,
in
all
this
through
Grace
,
We
are
more
than
Conquerours
,
and
God
forbid
that
we
should
glory
in
any
thing
,
save
in
the
Cross
of
Christ
.
Thirdly
,
Promises
of
assistance
:
as
the
greatest
evils
are
alleviate
,
and
greatest
extremities
are
lessened
,
by
hope
,
and
help
of
means
and
relief
,
and
as
the
most
diseased
persons
,
in
the
most
chronical
and
malignant
Distempers
,
are
eased
,
composed
,
and
half
cured
,
by
the
sight
of
a
famous
and
approved
Physitian
,
and
by
his
assurance
or
opinion
that
the
Distemper
they
labour
under
is
curable
,
or
that
the
Distemper
which
he
can
easily
cure
,
will
not
only
work
it self
out
,
but
will
also
cure
and
cleanse
the
body
,
of
more
gross
and
contagious
humours
,
which
are
more
dangerous
and
infectious
of
the
blood
,
as
Agues
often
cure
Hectique
and
malignant
Feavers
,
which
more
invade
and
annoy
the
brain
and
endanger
the
Life
;
so
the
blessed
Lord
Jesus
Christ
,
being
the
great
Shepherd
and
Physitian
of
Souls
,
in
whom
the
Godhead
dwelleth
bodily
,
not
only
knoweth
as
being
omniscient
,
but
also
has
all
power
both
in
Heaven
and
Earth
given
to
him
:
hath
not
only
the
means
in
his
own
hand
,
but
by
his
Promises
hath
engaged
himself
,
by
his
faithfulness
,
that
he
will
heal
,
help
,
and
deliver
his
People
,
therefore
faith
in
the
Promises
of
God
,
doth
and
should
uphold
his
afflicted
and
discouraged
People
,
and
these
Promises
are
sure
,
numerous
,
and
by
Divine
Wisdom
and
Love
,
suited
and
proportioned
to
the
exigence
of
his
People
in
all
cases
,
either
in
Spiritual
or
Temporal
maladies
;
and
these
Promises
answer
to
the
twofold
estate
or
condition
of
Man
,
as
he
is
either
under
Spiritual
or
Temporal
Diseases
or
Temptations
.
And
first
a
Spiritual
,
and
as
the
Soul
is
more
excellent
than
the
Body
,
so
the
diseases
of
the
Soul
are
more
dangerous
,
grievous
and
uneasy
,
The
Spirit
of
a
Man
can
bear
his
Infirmities
,
but
a
wounded
Spirit
who
can
bear
?
as
all
the
motions
of
the
body
are
disordered
by
the
distemper
of
the
Spirit
,
so
greatest
care
should
be
taken
to
cure
and
remove
the
disorders
thereof
,
and
this
is
the
great
consolation
of
the
diseased
in
Spirit
,
that
their
Physitian
hath
cures
paramount
to
the
cures
of
all
others
,
as
being
in
himself
omnipotent
,
to
whom
alone
is
given
the
faculty
of
healing
of
Soul
distempers
.
The
Spirit
of
the
Lord
is
upon
me
▪
because
the
Lord
hath
anointed
me
to
preach
good
tidings
to
the
meek
,
he
hath
sent
me
to
bind
up
the
broken
hearted
,
and
to
proclaim
liberty
to
the
Captives
,
and
the
opening
of
the
Prison
to
them
that
are
bound
,
to
proclaim
the
acceptable
year
of
the
Lord
,
and
the
day
of
vengeance
of
our
God
,
to
comfort
all
that
mourn
,
to
appoint
unto
them
that
mourn
in
Zion
,
to
give
unto
them
Beauty
for
Ashes
,
the
oil
of
Joy
for
Mourning
,
the
Garment
of
Praise
for
the
Spirit
of
Heaviness
,
that
they
might
be
called
Trees
of
Righteousness
,
the
planting
of
the
Lord
,
that
he
might
be
glorified
,
Isa.
61.1
,
2
,
3.
And
see
hence
what
great
encouragement
the
Saints
have
to
wait
on
God
,
for
the
accomplishments
of
his
Promises
,
who
is
faithful
and
cannot
fail
;
the
Church
and
People
of
God
,
say
in
the
same
Scripture
,
I
will
rejoyce
in
the
Lord
,
my
Soul
shall
be
joyful
in
my
God
,
for
he
hath
cloathed
me
with
the
Garments
of
Salvation
,
he
hath
covered
●e
with
the
Robe
of
Righteousness
,
as
a
Bridegroom
decketh
himself
with
Ornaments
,
and
as
a
Bride
adorneth
her self
with
her
Jewels
,
Isa.
61.10
.
By
which
we
see
his
Promises
are
not
only
large
,
but
he
makes
them
effectual
in
the
Christians
Improvement
thereof
to
their
own
comfort
:
these
Promises
may
be
branched
forth
answerable
to
the
several
Spiritual
Distempers
in
these
three
Heads
.
First
,
Under
Spiritual
darkness
and
desertion
.
Secondly
,
Under
anguish
of
Spirit
for
heinous
Sins
.
Thirdly
,
For
the
multitude
of
Sins
or
under
Relapses
.
And
as
to
these
three
states
or
conditions
of
Spiritual
Distempers
,
see
the
manifold
particular
and
apposite
Promises
of
God
under
these
Distempers
.
The
second
Disease
to
which
Gods
Promises
are
annexed
,
is
under
Temporary
afflictions
and
trials
,
which
though
he
could
easie
and
instantly
remove
,
nevertheless
as
a
wise
and
just
Physitian
,
judiciously
consults
the
Patients
Distemper
,
and
finds
that
one
single
Dose
or
Potion
is
not
enough
,
but
that
a
course
of
Physick
is
absolutely
necessary
to
cure
the
Distemper
,
and
as
he
studies
neither
to
gratify
the
Patients
present
distempered
Palat
,
nor
his
uneasy
humour
,
but
minds
the
most
suitable
Medicines
,
proper
method
of
Cure
,
order
of
Diet
and
Exercise
under
the
Cure
,
he
confines
him
to
retirement
and
abstinence
,
as
well
from
the
luxuriant
eating
and
drinking
,
and
the
too
great
liberty
of
former
converse
,
as
the
causes
and
rise
of
his
distemper
,
so
that
tender
Physitian
of
Souls
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ
,
takes
the
same
method
of
curing
and
relieving
his
afflicted
under
their
distempers
by
afflictions
,
and
as
he
knows
the
humours
,
on
which
the
Physick
is
to
work
,
that
it
must
have
liberty
and
time
for
operation
,
and
that
the
Patient
must
needs
be
sick
and
anxious
for
a
Cordial
;
as
when
a
Chirurgeon
hath
bound
up
a
wound
and
applied
suitable
Plaisters
pinching
and
cauthorizing
,
which
necessarily
in
order
to
cure
must
annoy
,
and
disquiet
the
patient
,
that
he
will
importune
the
Doctor
for
a
Cordial
,
to
abate
his
sickness
,
and
the
Chirurgeon
to
remove
the
Plaister
;
nevertheless
they
wisely
considering
,
that
giving
a
Cordial
,
or
removing
the
Plaisters
before
its
time
,
hinders
cure
,
encreaseth
more
and
grosser
humours
,
therefore
gives
no
other
compliance
,
but
advice
of
Patience
,
and
assurance
of
cure
,
on
the
due
operation
of
the
means
;
so
this
great
Physitian
of
Souls
,
though
in
all
their
afflictions
he
is
afflicted
,
he
will
take
his
own
time
and
way
for
their
relief
,
and
affords
no
other
Cordial
for
the
present
,
but
that
of
his
universal
promises
,
which
are
extensive
to
all
circumstances
of
their
several
cases
and
conditions
,
which
may
be
branched
out
in
these
heads
.
First
,
Sickness
.
Secondly
,
Imprisonments
.
Thirdly
,
Poverty
.
Fourthly
,
Desertion
,
and
forsaking
of
friends
.
Fifthly
,
Under
Slanders
and
Reproaches
,
in
all
which
cases
the
Lords
promises
are
not
only
full
and
numerous
,
but
also
peculiarly
apposite
,
and
especially
calculated
by
him
to
all
●nd
every
of
the
particular
cases
,
which
is
more
expresly
set
down
before
.
Fourthly
,
The
fourth
encouragement
for
the
People
of
God
to
bear
afflictions
patiently
,
is
that
the
Cross
of
Christ
is
the
Path
way
,
that
Christ
hath
appointed
his
People
to
walk
to
Heaven
,
for
if
you
be
without
chastisement
,
whereof
all
are
partakers
,
then
are
you
Bastards
and
no
Sons
,
Heb.
12.5
,
to
12.
Wo
is
me
for
my
hurt
,
my
wound
is
grievous
,
but
I
said
I
must
bear
it
,
Jer.
10.19
,
24.
O
Lord
correct
me
not
in
thine
anger
but
in
judgment
,
least
thou
bring
me
to
nothing
,
I
am
with
thee
saith
the
Lord
to
save
thee
,
though
I
make
a
full
end
of
all
Nations
whether
I
have
scattered
thee
,
I
will
not
make
a
full
end
of
thee
,
but
correct
thee
in
measure
,
and
not
leave
thee
altogether
unpunished
,
Jer.
30.11
.
And
this
is
Christs
Legacy
to
his
followers
,
Brothers
shall
deliver
up
Brothers
to
death
,
the
Fathers
shall
rise
against
the
Children
,
and
Children
against
their
Parents
,
and
cause
them
to
be
put
to
Death
,
and
ye
shall
be
hated
of
all
men
for
my
sake
,
Mat.
10.6
.
to
40.
and
if
any
man
will
be
my
Disciple
he
must
deny
himself
,
lay
down
his
Life
▪
take
up
his
Cross
daily
,
and
follow
me
,
if
any
man
suffer
as
a
Christian
let
him
not
be
ashamed
,
but
let
him
glorify
God
on
this
behalf
,
for
the
time
is
come
,
that
Judgment
must
begin
at
the
House
of
God
,
and
if
it
first
begin
at
us
what
shall
the
end
be
of
them
that
obey
not
the
Gospel
of
God
?
if
the
Righteous
scarcely
be
saved
,
where
shall
the
ungodly
appear
?
wherefore
let
them
that
suffer
according
to
the
Will
of
God
,
commit
the
keeping
of
their
Souls
to
him
in
well
doing
,
as
unto
a
faithful
Creator
,
1
Pet.
4.15
,
16
,
17
,
18.
For
if
God
spared
not
the
natural
branches
,
take
heed
lest
he
also
spair
not
thee
:
behold
therefore
the
goodness
and
severity
of
God
,
to
them
that
fell
severity
,
but
towards
thee
goodness
,
if
thou
continue
in
his
goodness
;
otherwise
thou
shalt
be
cut
off
,
Rom.
11.21
,
22.
Is
it
not
the
foretold
Lot
of
Gods
People
,
that
through
tribulation
and
persecution
they
must
enter
into
the
Kingdom
of
God
?
and
the
Disciple
cannot
expect
better
entertainment
than
the
master
,
if
they
have
called
the
Master
Beelzebub
,
how
much
more
they
of
his
house-hold
?
Mat.
10.24
,
25.
Fifthly
,
The
furnace
of
affliction
is
the
means
,
by
which
the
wise
contriver
of
our
Salvation
,
fits
his
People
for
these
eternal
Mansions
of
Glory
,
for
as
the
Goldsmith
doth
purify
his
mettal
by
fire
and
furnace
,
to
bring
it
to
the
pure
and
true
touch
,
and
as
the
Joiner
by
Plain
and
Chissel
fashioneth
his
Wood
,
for
his
Mortice
,
even
so
the
Lord
who
is
of
purer
Eyes
than
can
behold
Iniquity
,
by
his
Fatherly
chastisements
,
of
trials
and
afflictions
,
doth
polish
and
fit
his
peoples
Hearts
and
Affections
,
and
by
blasting
the
glory
of
humane
enjoyments
,
he
raiseth
their
desires
to
the
heavenly
enjoyments
,
and
fits
and
fashions
them
with
suitable
qualifications
of
holiness
,
and
having
experienced
the
vanity
,
emptiness
,
and
uncertainty
of
all
earthly
enjoyments
,
their
affections
are
wholly
raised
unto
,
and
set
upon
God
alone
.
The
Prodigal
had
never
thought
of
the
plenty
,
wealth
,
or
glory
of
his
Fathers
House
,
or
of
returning
thither
,
had
it
not
been
that
he
was
pinched
and
under
straits
.
The
Church
had
not
thought
of
returning
to
her
first
love
,
had
it
not
been
,
that
her
Corn
and
Wine
,
and
the
delicacies
by
which
she
entertained
her self
with
,
and
lived
voluptuously
,
were
taken
away
,
Hos.
2.
The
sixth
thing
to
encourage
Believers
patiently
to
bear
the
Cross
,
is
the
great
prize
of
Eternal
Life
already
spoken
of
.
But
here
it
may
be
objected
,
that
the
Doctrine
of
mortification
,
self-denial
,
and
contempt
of
the
World
,
is
a
comfortless
,
and
melancholy
Doctrine
,
and
Heaven
seems
only
to
be
obtained
on
hard
and
dear
terms
,
and
that
the
necessity
of
loosing
all
for
Heaven
,
will
encourage
the
neglect
of
Heaven
,
and
induce
men
rather
to
take
Solomons
advice
,
in
taking
pleasure
and
delight
in
the
Creatures
,
and
therein
to
comfort
themselves
,
and
thereby
they
will
be
the
less
anxious
for
Heaven
,
Ecclesiast.
11.9
.
Secondly
,
This
Doctrine
seems
contrary
to
the
Scriptures
,
which
promises
halcyon
days
to
the
Church
,
and
great
Honour
,
Wealth
,
and
prosperity
,
and
that
Kings
shall
be
her
nursing
Fathers
,
and
Queens
her
nursing
Mothers
,
and
that
the
Saints
shall
Judge
the
Earth
,
how
then
can
this
consist
with
the
contempt
of
the
World
.
Thirdly
,
This
Doctrine
seems
desparagable
,
and
contrary
to
the
Holy
,
Just
,
and
good
Nature
of
God
,
to
treat
the
best
of
his
Friends
and
People
with
pinches
,
Difficulties
and
Contempt
,
and
to
suffer
the
wicked
to
enjoy
their
full
delight
,
and
amongst
Men
,
it
will
be
thought
great
ingratitude
,
to
treat
the
best
of
Friends
,
worse
than
the
worst
of
Enemies
.
As
it
is
most
certain
from
experience
,
and
History
from
the
beginning
of
the
World
,
and
coming
of
Christ
,
the
People
of
God
have
been
under
the
worst
of
Temporary
Circumstances
,
so
it
is
likewise
proved
in
the
foregoing
Discourse
,
that
this
is
their
appointed
Lot
,
and
this
hath
also
been
the
stumbling
of
the
Saints
,
and
particularly
to
David
,
the
wicked's
constant
oppulency
,
quiet
,
and
prosperity
,
made
him
much
amazed
,
Psalms
10.
Psalm
.
17.9
.
to
15.
Ps.
37.
Ps.
73.3
.
to
17.
Jer.
12.1
.
See
what
Holy
Job
the
Patient
,
and
Wise
,
saith
on
this
Subject
,
The
Wicked
become
Old
,
they
are
mighty
in
Power
,
their
Seed
is
Established
in
their
Sight
,
and
Of-spring
in
their
Eyes
,
their
Houses
are
safe
from
fear
,
the
wrath
of
God
is
not
upon
them
,
their
Bull
gendreth
and
faileth
not
,
their
Cow
Calveth
,
and
casteth
not
her
Calf
,
they
send
forth
their
little
ones
like
a
Flock
,
and
their
Children
dance
,
they
take
the
Timbrel
and
Harp
,
and
rejoyce
at
the
sound
of
the
Organ
,
they
spend
their
Days
in
Wealth
,
and
in
a
Moment
go
down
to
their
Grave
,
wherefore
they
say
unto
God
,
depart
from
us
,
for
we
desire
not
the
knowledge
of
thy
war
,
what
is
the
Almighty
,
that
we
should
serve
him
,
and
what
profit
have
we
,
if
we
Pray
unto
him
?
Job
21.7
.
to
16.
And
the
same
Language
was
in
use
in
the
time
of
the
Prophet
Malachy
.
And
ye
said
it
is
in
vain
to
serve
God
,
and
what
profit
have
we
,
if
we
keep
his
Commandments
▪
and
Ordinances
,
and
that
we
have
walked
mournfully
before
the
Lord
of
Hosts
?
and
now
we
call
the
proud
Happy
,
and
they
that
work
wickedness
,
are
set
up
,
yea
,
even
they
that
tempt
God
,
are
delivered
,
Mal.
3.14
.
For
the
full
clearing
and
answering
these
Objections
,
let
us
consider
the
things
in
Competition
and
Weigh
them
in
the
Ballance
of
the
Sanctuary
,
and
these
are
chiefly
two
.
First
,
The
Enjoyments
of
this
sensual
Life
and
Being
,
which
are
Temporary
.
Secondly
,
Things
Spiritual
,
which
are
Eternal
.
First
,
As
God
of
his
Heavenly
Wisdom
,
made
the
World
for
his
own
glory
,
and
by
himself
upholds
the
same
,
and
gives
to
whom
he
pleaseth
,
what
portion
thereof
he
will
,
so
it
is
at
his
pleasure
to
recall
what
he
giveth
when
he
will
,
so
that
Man
is
but
a
Sojourner
in
Earth
,
and
Tenant
at
Will
,
for
Life
,
and
all
Human
Enjoyments
,
and
Mans
claim
thereunto
is
extinguishable
at
his
pleasure
.
Secondly
,
Let
us
consider
the
vast
disproportion
in
value
,
between
things
Temporal
,
and
things
Spirital
:
Solomon
the
Wisest
,
and
of
greatest
experience
hath
given
us
this
Testimony
on
Record
,
that
all
Human
Enjoyments
,
are
but
vanity
and
vexation
of
Spirit
,
Ecl.
2.
all
.
The
Apostle
Paul
in
the
foregoing
Scriptures
,
sheweth
the
emptiness
and
vanity
of
all
,
that
may
be
challenged
for
good
or
great
in
the
World
,
that
all
perish
in
the
using
,
1
Tim.
6.7
.
to
17.
The
Holy
Evangelist
John
,
gives
us
the
like
account
,
1
John
2.15
,
16
,
17.
so
that
the
whole
that
can
be
pretended
to
in
this
World
,
is
some
present
possession
of
Worlds
vanities
,
attended
with
uneasiness
,
and
discontent
of
Mind
,
uncertainty
in
the
Enjoyment
,
all
being
subject
to
change
,
at
the
plesure
of
God
.
Thirdly
,
Let
us
consider
the
Nature
,
Value
,
and
Continuance
of
things
Spiritual
;
things
Spiritual
litterally
understood
,
imply
something
above
the
sensual
Appetite
and
Perception
,
and
only
to
be
apprehended
,
and
enjoyed
by
the
Spirit
,
Mind
,
or
Soul
of
Man
,
the
Nobler
part
,
and
that
is
Eternal
and
not
seen
,
as
described
by
the
Apostle
,
while
we
look
not
after
things
which
are
seen
,
but
after
things
which
are
not
seen
;
for
that
which
is
seen
is
Temporal
,
but
that
which
is
not
seen
,
is
Eternal
,
2
Cor.
4.18
.
In
the
next
place
we
are
to
consider
,
what
are
these
Spiritual
things
which
Transcend
,
and
are
above
sensual
Enjoyments
,
about
which
the
Soul
is
only
and
principally
exercised
,
which
may
be
briefly
comprized
in
these
four
.
First
,
Jesus
Christ
the
Son
of
God
and
Saviour
of
the
World
.
Secondly
,
All
Spiritual
Endowments
and
Graces
given
to
the
Saints
,
and
procured
to
them
by
Jesus
Christ
.
Thirdly
,
The
Sanctified
Use
of
all
Temporal
and
Spiritual
Mercies
bestowed
on
the
Saints
,
while
in
time
.
Fourthly
,
Eternal
Life
obtained
,
and
freely
bestowed
on
the
Saints
by
Jesus
Christ
.
As
to
the
first
;
God
of
his
own
free
Will
,
having
Created
Man
in
Holiness
and
Righteousness
,
according
to
his
own
Image
,
Gen.
3.6
.
Scripture
and
sad
experience
inform
us
,
that
our
first
Parents
,
and
we
in
them
,
have
fallen
from
the
Original
State
of
Innocence
,
in
which
they
were
Created
,
and
thereby
the
Venom
of
their
sin
.
hath
infected
and
depraved
Mans
Nature
at
such
a
rate
,
that
there
being
a
necessity
for
an
Atonement
,
and
satisfaction
to
Gods
Justice
for
Mans
Sin
;
And
of
a
Mediator
between
God
and
Man
,
to
restore
Man
to
the
pure
and
unspotted
Image
of
God
,
and
it
being
impossible
for
Men
or
Angels
,
to
make
such
Atonement
,
or
to
procure
a
Mediator
;
The
free
Love
of
God
,
raiseth
one
up
even
Jesus
Christ
the
Son
of
God
,
and
express
Image
of
his
Father
,
to
take
upon
him
the
shape
of
a
Servant
;
and
though
he
knew
no
sin
,
to
become
sin
for
us
;
so
that
by
taking
upon
him
our
Nature
,
and
in
our
shape
and
place
submitting
to
the
Justice
of
God
on
the
Cross
,
hath
paid
the
Ransom
for
us
,
and
restored
fallen
man
to
the
Image
of
God
,
in
Righteousness
and
True
Holiness
,
1
Cor.
15.21
,
22
,
47
,
48.
The
first
Man
is
of
the
Earth
,
Earthy
;
the
Second
Man
is
the
Lord
from
Heaven
;
and
as
is
the
Earthy
,
so
are
they
which
are
Earthy
,
and
as
is
the
Heavenly
,
so
are
they
which
are
Heavenly
,
and
as
we
have
born
the
Image
of
the
Earthy
,
we
also
shall
bear
the
Image
of
the
Heavenly
;
and
thus
Christ
having
paid
the
Ransom
for
Sinners
,
he
offers
to
all
Men
the
free
Market
of
Salvation
,
Pardon
and
Eternal
Life
;
for
God
so
loved
the
World
,
that
he
gave
his
only
begotten
Son
,
that
whosoever
believeth
in
him
,
should
not
Perish
,
but
have
Eternal
Life
,
John
3.15
,
16
,
17.
For
when
we
were
without
strength
,
Christ
dyed
for
us
;
when
we
were
yet
Sinners
and
Enemies
,
Rom.
5.6
,
7
,
8.
But
it
may
be
Objected
that
Christ
had
a
Body
,
and
Mans
Nature
,
and
the
Resurrection
from
the
Dead
,
seems
things
under
the
Comprehension
of
Sense
and
Feeling
.
Answer
;
Although
Christ
had
,
and
took
on
him
Mans
Nature
,
nevertheless
the
Mystery
of
his
Incarnation
,
Resurrection
,
Ascension
,
Communication
of
Garces
and
Eternal
Life
,
procured
by
him
,
must
be
apprehended
by
Faith
,
and
can
never
be
reached
by
Human
Sense
;
the
Natural
Man
knoweth
not
the
things
of
God
,
neither
indeed
can
do
,
because
they
are
spiritually
Discerned
.
The
Second
thing
in
the
Treasury
of
Spiritual
Mercies
,
are
the
various
gifts
and
graces
spiritually
bestowed
by
God
,
to
believers
in
Jesus
Christ
,
He
that
spared
not
his
own
Son
,
but
freely
gave
him
up
for
us
all
,
how
shall
he
not
with
him
also
,
freely
give
us
all
things
?
Ro.
8.32
.
These
choice
and
spiritual
Mercies
may
be
classed
up
in
these
three
.
First
,
Such
as
are
absolutely
necessary
to
Salvation
,
and
the
actual
laying
hold
on
Jesus
Christ
,
and
applying
him
in
his
Merits
,
Sufferings
,
Resurrection
and
Glorification
,
as
the
only
Mediator
between
God
and
Man
,
such
is
Faith
,
for
without
Faith
,
it
is
impossihle
to
please
God
,
Heb.
11.6
.
Faith
is
that
Grace
whereby
Christ
is
owned
,
and
upon
which
Salvation
is
promised
,
in
the
foregoing
Scripture
,
This
is
that
grace
that
unites
and
incorporates
Sinners
to
God
,
for
ye
are
all
the
Children
of
God
by
Faith
in
Christ
Jesus
,
this
is
that
grace
which
gives
Life
,
Sap
,
and
being
to
Christians
,
Now
the
Just
shall
live
by
Faith
,
but
if
any
Man
draw
back
,
my
Soul
hath
no
Delight
in
him
,
Heb.
10.38
.
This
is
the
only
operative
and
effectual
grace
,
where
is
boasting
then
?
●t
is
excluded
,
by
what
Law
?
by
Works
?
Nay
,
by
the
Law
of
Faitb
,
therefore
we
conclude
,
that
Man
is
justified
by
Faith
,
without
the
Deeds
of
the
Law
,
Rom.
3.23
.
Although
this
of
Faith
be
the
chief
essential
grace
▪
on
which
the
being
of
a
Christian
depends
,
this
flows
from
the
spirit
of
God
,
from
whom
are
all
good
and
perfect
gifts
,
and
by
him
are
wrought
in
us
,
for
by
grace
are
ye
saved
,
through
Faith
,
and
not
of
your selves
,
it
i●
the
gift
of
God
,
Eph.
2
8.
The
second
grace
is
Holiness
,
without
which
also
it
is
impossible
to
please
God
,
be
ye
Holy
,
as
your
Heavenly
Father
is
Holy
,
who
is
of
purer
Eyes
,
than
can
behold
Iniquity
,
this
grace
qualifieth
Sinners
to
resemble
God
in
Purity
,
Innocence
,
and
Righteousness
,
Blessed
are
the
pure
in
Spirit
,
for
they
shall
see
God
,
Math·
5.8
.
and
thus
it
behoveth
Christia●s
to
be
,
for
that
Christ
having
taken
on
him
our
Nature
,
to
purifie
it
from
all
the
stains
of
sin
,
he
makes
all
his
Children
partakers
of
the
Divine
Nature
and
designing
to
assemble
them
in
the
New
Jerusalem
.
where
no
unclean
thing
can
enter
,
they
must
all
be
Holy
,
and
Clothed
with
Righteousness
.
This
essential
Duty
is
Recommended
and
Commanded
to
us
in
Scriptures
,
we
are
all
his
Workmanship
Created
in
Christ
to
good
Works
,
which
God
hath
before
ordained
,
that
we
should
walk
in
them
,
and
are
built
upon
the
Foundation
of
the
Apostles
,
and
Prophets
,
Jesus
Christ
himself
being
the
chief
corner
Stone
,
in
whom
all
the
Building
fitly
Framed
together
,
groweth
unto
an
Holy
Temple
in
the
Lord
,
Eph.
2.8
,
9
,
20
,
21.
And
that
ye
put
off
concerning
the
former
Conversation
,
the
Old
Man
which
is
Corrupt
,
according
to
the
Deceitful
Lusts
,
and
that
you
put
on
the
new
Man
,
Created
according
to
Holiness
,
Eph.
4.21
.
to
end
.
If
ye
be
risen
with
Christ
,
seek
these
things
which
are
above
,
where
Christ
sitteth
at
the
Right
Hand
of
God
,
set
your
Affections
on
things
above
,
not
on
things
on
Earth
,
for
ye
are
Dead
,
and
your
Life
is
hid
with
Christ
in
God
,
when
Christ
who
is
your
Life
shall
appear
,
then
shall
ye
also
appear
with
him
in
glory
.
Mortifie
therefore
your
Members
which
are
on
Earth
;
and
put
on
the
New
Man
,
which
is
renewed
in
knowledge
,
aften
the
Image
of
him
who
Created
it
.
Col.
3.1
,
2
,
3
,
4.
They
that
are
after
the
flesh
,
do
mind
the
things
of
the
flesh
,
but
they
that
are
after
the
Spirit
,
the
things
of
the
Spirit
,
to
be
Carnally
minded
is
Death
,
but
to
be
Spiritually
minded
,
is
Life
and
Peace
,
because
the
Carnal
Man
is
emnity
against
God
,
for
it
is
not
subject
to
the
Law
of
God
,
neither
indeed
can
be
;
so
these
that
are
in
the
flesh
,
cannot
please
God
,
and
if
Christ
be
in
you
,
the
Body
is
Dead
because
of
Sin
,
but
the
Spirit
is
Life
,
because
of
Righteousness
;
for
if
ye
live
after
the
flesh
,
ye
shall
dye
,
but
if
through
the
Spirit
,
ye
mortifie
the
Deeds
of
the
flesh
,
ye
shall
live
;
for
as
many
as
are
led
by
the
Spirit
,
are
the
Sons
of
God
,
Rom.
8.5
,
7
,
10
,
13
,
14.
and
every
one
that
hath
this
hope
in
him
,
purifieth
himself
,
as
he
is
pure
,
1
John
3.3
.
The
third
Special
grace
,
coming
from
this
great
Magazine
of
Heavenly
Store
,
is
Mortification
,
although
there
is
such
affinity
and
connexion
amongst
spiritual
graces
,
that
they
are
not
perfect
nor
compleat
,
but
when
in
one
Chain
,
and
joyned
together
,
yet
this
grace
hath
some
thing
peculiar
in
it
,
as
being
that
special
piece
of
Accomplishment
,
which
frames
the
Soul
to
an
immediate
closing
with
Christ
.
Mortification
is
either
the
curbing
or
subduing
superfluous
excrescences
,
or
growth
of
superfluous
Humours
in
the
Body
,
or
like
proud
flesh
about
a
wound
under
Cure
or
the
total
destroying
of
that
which
hath
the
Preheminence
,
and
may
destroy
a
better
Life
,
as
the
reigning
prevalent
Lusts
of
the
flesh
,
to
the
Destruction
of
the
Soul
;
in
both
which
Senses
spiritual
Mortification
may
be
taken
;
for
as
the
Vine
and
other
Fruit-Trees
,
are
oppressed
by
superfluous
Wood
,
so
as
the
Sap
is
exhausted
in
feeding
so
many
superfluous
Bows
,
which
may
bring
forth
Leaves
,
weak
Blossoms
,
but
little
,
or
at
best
bad
Fruit
,
because
not
sufficiently
Nourished
with
Moisture
from
the
Root
,
but
the
Root
being
Disburthened
from
these
excrescences
or
superfluous
Boughs
,
the
Root
is
able
to
communicate
moisture
to
the
remaining
part
,
and
the
Tree
produceth
more
and
better
Fruit
;
even
so
when
the
affections
and
delight
of
the
Soul
,
are
spent
upon
the
Lusts
,
and
sensual
Pleasures
of
the
Flesh
,
the
Soul
and
Spiritual
graces
are
starved
;
and
whether
for
want
of
suitab
e
Encouragement
,
and
therefore
the
Great
and
Wise
Husband-Man
,
and
Shepherd
of
the
Soul
,
by
his
Chastisements
,
lops
of
the
superfluous
delights
,
and
Lusts
of
the
Carnal
Heart
,
either
by
blasting
the
Objects
of
our
Lusts
and
Carnal
Delights
,
or
assists
his
People
in
this
great
Duty
,
to
mortifie
and
wean
their
Affections
from
these
Objects
,
and
be
more
fruitful
to
Eternal
Life
,
by
fixing
their
Hearts
on
Christ
Jesus
.
Now
as
all
Christians
are
Members
of
Christ
,
and
must
be
ingrafted
in
him
,
John
15.1
.
they
must
be
suited
for
that
Ingraftment
;
and
as
the
Joyner
frames
his
wood
,
each
piece
to
answer
to
another
,
and
cuts
it
till
it
fit
▪
and
as
the
skilful
Chyrurgeon
by
his
powder
,
or
Incision
cuts
off
the
proud
Flesh
about
the
wound
,
until
it
be
clean
;
and
as
the
Gardner
frames
the
Scyon
for
the
stock
,
even
so
must
the
Soul
be
ordered
,
before
it
can
be
ingrafted
into
that
spiritual
Root
,
Christ
Jesus
.
In
this
Spiritual
Operation
,
these
three
things
are
considerable
.
First
,
Wherein
it
consists
.
Secondly
,
The
necessity
of
the
Cure
.
Thirdly
,
The
means
whereby
this
Cure
is
wrought
.
As
it
must
be
agreed
unto
,
that
all
Christians
must
be
renewed
,
Rooted
and
built
in
Christ
Jesus
,
being
the
chief
corner
Stone
,
If
any
Man
be
in
Christ
,
he
is
a
New
Creature
,
2
Cor.
5.17
.
In
this
is
first
the
cutting
off
what
is
superfluous
.
Secondly
,
The
grafting
the
Soul
into
the
New
Root
,
Christ
Jesus
.
As
to
the
first
,
it
is
the
Custom
of
skilful
Chyrurgeons
,
in
cutting
any
Ulcer
or
Ulcerated
Member
,
to
make
a
full
enquiry
into
the
habit
,
and
disposition
of
the
Patients
Body
,
and
Symptoms
of
the
Grievance
,
and
some
times
in
his
Operation
purgeth
,
and
at
other
times
he
Ministers
Cordials
,
to
prevent
faintings
,
and
often
times
he
renders
the
Patient
insensible
of
the
pain
by
sleep
,
or
otherwise
;
and
before
he
begins
his
Cure
,
the
better
to
be
informed
where
the
Malady
lyeth
,
if
it
be
a
Stone
,
he
useth
some
Instrument
to
search
it
;
if
a
Wound
he
cleanseth
about
the
Wound
,
and
when
he
hath
made
these
Preparations
,
he
makes
Incision
without
regard
of
the
Patients
complaining
of
pain
,
until
he
hath
finished
his
Work
;
so
in
this
Work
of
Mortification
,
a
Christian
must
do
these
three
things
.
First
,
He
must
make
a
full
and
impartial
Examination
of
himself
.
Secondly
,
He
must
prepare
the
Soul
for
the
Cure
,
he
must
proceed
and
go
on
with
the
Work
without
partiality
,
or
Indulgence
to
any
sin
.
First
,
Examination
in
which
the
Thoughts
and
the
Objects
thereof
on
which
they
are
most
exercised
,
and
wherein
they
most
delight
,
are
to
be
inquired
into
,
for
as
the
thoughts
and
affections
are
so
is
the
whole
Man
,
therefore
he
must
bring
them
to
the
line
,
and
to
the
plummet
of
Gods
Law
,
to
the
Law
,
and
to
the
Testimony
,
if
ye
walk
not
according
to
this
Rule
,
it
is
because
there
is
no
light
in
you
,
Is.
8.20
.
To
be
Carnally
minded
is
Death
,
but
to
be
Spiritually
minded
,
is
Life
and
Peace
,
and
they
that
are
after
the
flesh
,
do
mind
the
things
of
the
flesh
,
but
they
that
are
after
the
spirit
,
do
mind
the
things
of
the
spirit
,
for
that
the
flesh
is
Enmity
against
God
,
Ro.
8.5
,
6.7
,
8.
So
that
here
by
the
Word
of
God
,
we
are
to
examine
and
judge
,
and
in
the
Work
of
Mortification
to
take
special
care
to
get
the
thoughts
,
and
affections
,
which
are
Carnal
and
Enmity
against
God
by
Nature
,
to
be
weaned
from
the
Carnal
Objects
,
and
placed
on
Christ
,
and
the
felicities
in
him
,
for
ye
are
dead
,
and
your
Life
is
hid
with
Christ
in
God
,
provide
your selves
bags
with
wax
not
old
,
a
Treasure
in
Heaven
which
faileth
not
for
where
your
Treasures
are
,
there
will
your
Hearts
be
also
,
Luke
12.31
,
to
35.
So
the
Christian
being
dead
to
this
World
,
and
his
Life
hid
with
Christ
in
God
,
like
the
Apostle
Paul
,
in
whom
I
am
Crucified
to
the
World
,
and
the
World
to
me
,
nevertheless
,
I
live
,
but
not
I
,
but
Christ
that
liveth
in
me
,
and
the
life
that
I
live
in
the
flesh
,
is
by
the
Faith
of
the
Son
of
God
,
who
loved
me
,
and
gave
himself
for
me
,
Gal.
2.20
.
his
delight
was
in
Heaven
,
and
not
in
the
splendor
or
vanities
of
this
Life
;
so
that
the
chief
part
of
Mortification
,
is
to
wean
the
affections
from
Carnal
things
,
and
to
raise
,
elevate
,
and
place
them
on
things
above
,
and
as
the
thoughts
and
affections
are
to
be
looked
unto
,
even
so
are
all
the
words
and
actions
of
a
Man
,
and
if
for
every
idle
word
and
enormous
action
,
we
must
answer
,
how
much
more
are
we
concerned
to
search
into
,
and
Mortifie
the
Corrupt
Fountains
from
whence
flow
such
Corrupt
and
sour
Grapes
?
This
Examination
must
be
very
thorough
,
and
impartial
,
into
every
word
,
and
every
action
,
with
all
the
lightning
Circumstances
and
Aggravations
thereof
.
This
Examination
also
must
be
attended
with
a
Godly
sorrow
,
and
a
hearty
Repentance
,
like
that
Repentance
not
to
be
repented
of
;
for
godly
sorrow
worketh
Repentance
to
Salvation
,
not
to
be
repented
of
,
but
the
sorrow
of
the
World
worketh
death
,
and
our
Repentance
should
be
such
as
the
Apostle
Describes
,
behold
the
self
same
thing
that
ye
sorrow
after
a
godly
sort
,
what
carefulness
it
wrought
in
you
,
yea
,
what
clearing
of
your selves
,
yea
,
what
indignation
,
yea
,
what
fear
,
yea
,
what
vehement
desire
,
yea
,
what
zeal
,
yea
,
what
Revenge
?
and
this
is
true
Mortification
,
never
to
think
of
old
Sins
and
Corruptions
,
but
with
Indignation
and
Abhorrence
,
as
is
more
fully
explained
under
the
particular
Head
of
Repentance
.
Secondly
,
A
second
thing
considerable
in
the
work
,
is
a
due
preparation
;
this
being
no
easie
task
,
no
less
difficult
,
than
the
divorcing
Old
Friends
,
Lovers
,
and
Acquaintances
,
and
the
breaking
of
Old
inured
Friendship
;
therefore
the
Soul
must
have
this
preparative
;
he
must
be
under
the
Conviction
of
a
necessity
,
either
of
perishing
eternally
,
or
be
separate
from
the
Lusts
of
the
flesh
.
If
any
Man
be
in
Christ
,
he
is
a
new
Creature
,
Old
things
are
done
away
.
I
am
the
true
Vine
,
and
my
Father
is
the
Husband-Man
;
every
Branch
in
me
that
beareth
not
Fruit
,
he
taketh
away
,
John
15.1
,
2.
Now
under
this
Conviction
,
of
the
necessity
of
having
Old
Superfluous
Lusts
,
and
Carnal
desires
to
be
cut
off
and
purged
away
,
or
the
Soul
everlastingly
to
perish
how
should
not
the
Soul
be
wise
,
and
condescend
to
the
Divorce
,
and
say
,
what
have
I
any
more
to
do
with
Idols
?
doth
not
the
great
Physitian
of
Souls
tell
us
,
it
is
better
that
one
Member
perish
,
though
never
so
dear
,
or
desirable
to
the
flesh
,
than
that
the
whole
Body
and
Soul
should
be
cast
into
Hell
,
which
will
follow
inevitably
,
if
not
divorced
from
Lust
,
and
be
renewed
in
Christ
?
Mat.
5.20
,
30.
A
Second
preparation
is
,
to
consider
the
great
advantages
will
accrew
by
this
Divorce
of
Lusts
;
such
who
are
thus
Divorced
,
shall
be
made
Sons
and
Heirs
of
God
with
Christ
,
John
17.22
,
23.
and
shall
have
all
things
Rev.
21.7
.
When
lopt
off
from
the
World
,
they
shall
be
united
unto
God
in
Christ
Jesus
,
their
short
sufferings
,
and
parting
with
the
Lusts
of
the
World
,
shall
work
for
them
an
exceeding
and
an
eternal
weight
of
glory
,
2
Cor.
4.17
,
18.
They
shall
have
treasure
in
Heaven
instead
of
,
and
in
exchange
of
Earthly
Riches
.
Their
Life
shall
be
saved
in
losing
of
it
,
and
lost
in
saving
of
it
,
Luke
9
23
,
24
,
25.
Who
then
would
not
part
with
uncertain
Riches
for
Heavenly
Treasure
,
with
a
rotten
Member
for
a
sound
Body
,
a
paltry
pleasure
for
Eternal
happiness
?
Thus
the
Patient
being
prepared
,
of
the
necessity
of
an
Incision
to
preserve
Life
,
and
with
Cordials
of
promises
to
prevent
faintings
,
he
must
go
on
couragiously
,
to
cut
off
all
corrupt
and
festered
members
,
of
what
quality
or
whatsoever
use
;
and
for
this
we
have
Christs
express
command
,
if
thy
right
Eye
or
thy
right
Hand
offend
thee
cut
it
off
,
If
Father
,
Mother
,
or
any
of
the
dearest
Relations
come
in
competition
,
all
must
be
forsaken
for
him
,
Luke
9.23
,
24
,
25
,
26.
Thy
life
must
not
be
preferred
to
him
,
but
a
man
must
take
up
his
Cross
and
follow
Christ
;
so
that
nothing
however
so
choice
or
dear
to
us
,
must
stand
in
the
way
against
,
or
in
ballance
with
Christ
,
but
in
all
these
things
a
man
must
deny
himself
and
lose
all
for
Christ
,
Mat.
5.29
,
30.
If
any
man
be
in
Christ
he
is
a
new
Creature
,
old
things
are
done
away
and
all
things
are
made
new
;
mortify
therefore
your
members
which
are
on
Earth
,
2
Cor.
5.17
.
The
fourth
Spiritual
advantage
from
Heavenly
bounty
is
Regeneration
.
It
is
not
enough
to
cut
off
old
withered
branches
,
or
lop
Trees
;
to
make
them
fruitful
,
and
propagate
new
Trees
,
but
plashing
,
ingrafting
,
or
inoculation
is
necessary
,
even
so
in
the
Christian
Musbandry
,
though
cutting
off
the
old
luxuriant
branches
of
Lust
,
be
absolutely
necessary
by
mortification
,
yet
this
is
not
all
,
for
the
Christian
must
have
a
new
life
,
for
that
by
the
impurity
of
Sin
,
and
Concupiscence
of
our
Natures
since
the
Fall
,
the
whole
Mass
of
Blood
or
Nature
is
corrupted
,
And
God
saw
that
the
wickedness
of
Man
was
great
in
the
Earth
,
and
that
every
Imagination
of
the
Thoughts
of
his
Heart
was
evil
continually
,
Gen.
6.5
.
Therefore
he
must
be
ingrafted
into
Christ
,
the
true
and
living
Vine
,
I
am
crucified
to
the
World
,
and
the
World
to
me
,
nevertheless
I
live
,
but
not
I
but
Christ
that
liveth
in
me
,
and
the
Life
that
I
live
in
the
Flesh
,
is
by
the
Faith
of
the
Son
of
God
,
who
loved
me
,
and
gave
himself
for
me
,
Gal.
2.20
.
That
ye
put
off
concerning
their
former
conversation
,
which
is
corrupt
according
to
the
deceitful
Lusts
,
and
that
ye
be
renewed
in
the
Spirit
of
your
minds
,
and
that
ye
put
on
the
new
man
which
after
God
is
created
in
true
holiness
and
righteousness
,
Eph.
4.22
,
23
,
24.
And
be
not
conformed
to
this
World
,
but
be
ye
transformed
by
the
renewing
of
your
minds
,
that
ye
may
prove
what
is
the
good
and
acceptable
and
perfect
Will
of
God
,
Rom.
12.2
.
Know
ye
not
that
Christ
is
in
you
,
except
ye
be
reprobates
,
now
we
are
no
more
strangers
nor
forreigners
▪
but
fellow
Citizens
with
the
Saints
and
with
the
houshold
of
God
▪
and
are
built
upon
the
foundations
of
the
Apostles
and
Prophets
,
Christ
Jesus
being
the
chief
Corner
Stone
,
in
whom
all
the
building
fitly
framed
together
groweth
unto
an
holy
Temple
in
the
Lord
,
in
whom
ye
also
are
builded
together
for
an
habitation
of
God
through
the
Spirit
,
Ephes.
2.19
,
to
end
.
All
which
Scriptures
teach
us
,
that
the
Christian
is
a
new
man
,
hath
a
new
●ife
▪
and
is
built
on
Christ
the
foundation
and
nourisher
of
his
Life
,
and
that
Christ
is
the
Vine
wherein
the
barren
Branches
must
be
cut
off
,
and
the
fruitful
nourished
.
This
holy
Lord
Jesus
Christ
convinceth
the
great
lawyer
Nichodemus
of
the
necessity
of
Regeneration
,
of
being
born
again
by
the
Spirit
,
Unless
a
Man
be
born
again
he
cannot
see
the
Kingdom
of
God
,
John
3.3
,
5.
Now
in
this
great
concern
we
are
to
consider
two
things
.
First
,
To
make
a
right
discovery
of
the
truth
of
this
new
Life
by
Regeneration
.
Secondly
,
We
are
to
consider
seriously
of
the
means
how
this
Conquest
and
new
Life
may
be
preserved
.
First
,
As
this
is
the
greatest
concern
to
man
,
to
be
well
founded
in
his
claim
to
Heaven
,
so
it
is
easy
to
the
flesh
to
be
deceived
in
this
thing
,
for
as
it
often
falls
out
among
Women
that
they
are
deceived
by
false
conceptions
,
and
travel
long
in
expectation
of
the
Birth
,
when
both
they
themselves
and
others
are
in
hopes
,
yet
it
proves
at
last
a
deceit
,
oftentimes
to
the
destruction
of
the
person
,
having
nourished
Diseases
and
Corruptions
instead
of
a
true
Birth
,
so
no
doubt
many
may
seem
to
be
under
conception
of
this
Heavenly
Birth
,
have
some
symptoms
,
and
appear
to
labour
under
pain
,
to
be
delivered
of
the
old
corruption
,
and
bring
forth
the
Spiritual
Birth
,
and
yet
Christ
is
not
formed
in
them
.
As
the
desire
of
issue
makes
many
Women
use
many
uneasy
and
expensive
means
,
so
many
men
for
the
lucre
of
Heaven
strain
far
and
yet
come
short
,
because
their
Hearts
are
not
straight
with
God
,
Simon
Magus
offered
a
large
sum
for
the
Holy
Ghost
,
the
young
rich
Man
in
the
Gospel
kept
all
the
Commandments
,
Annanias
and
Saphira
sold
their
possessions
,
and
brought
the
Money
to
be
distributed
amongst
the
Saints
,
and
yet
all
fell
short
of
this
new
Birth
,
and
so
of
the
Kingdom
of
God
:
we
are
commanded
to
try
the
Spirits
,
for
every
Spirit
is
not
of
God
,
wherefore
,
that
we
may
find
out
the
truth
and
reality
of
this
new
birth
;
It
is
fit
to
reflect
on
the
actions
of
the
former
Life
,
and
examine
the
new
life
in
all
its
parts
,
and
find
out
whether
the
suitable
effects
of
the
change
and
new
birth
be
produced
,
for
according
to
the
effects
of
life
so
must
we
judge
of
the
Life
,
whether
it
be
renewed
or
not
,
for
the
Tree
is
known
by
its
fruits
The
effects
of
life
are
chiefly
three
.
First
The
Thoughts
earliest
in
the
conception
of
the
rational
creatures
.
Secondly
,
The
Affections
.
Thirdly
,
The
Actions
.
These
three
generally
make
up
the
whole
Man
,
and
as
we
find
these
three
concurring
in
the
first
degeneracy
,
The
Thoughts
of
man
were
evil
and
only
evil
continually
.
So
we
find
Thoughts
,
Affections
,
and
Actions
,
concurring
in
that
first
transgression
,
the
rebellious
Thoughts
,
mutining
against
the
Command
,
the
lustful
affections
after
the
fruit
that
was
good
to
eat
,
and
pleasant
to
the
Eyes
,
and
to
be
desired
to
make
one
wise
,
and
the
actions
in
eating
thereof
.
Now
as
by
this
degeneracy
in
our
first
Parents
,
the
whole
Nature
of
Man
in
Adams
Apostacy
was
corrupted
,
that
thenceforth
their
thoughts
were
evil
and
only
evil
continually
.
So
that
whatsoever
mans
estate
was
at
his
Fall
,
he
must
now
have
a
new
life
by
Jesus
Christ
,
and
as
his
Nature
and
whole
Man
was
corrupted
,
so
must
he
be
wholly
framed
a
new
,
by
being
transformed
into
that
holy
frame
,
after
the
Spirit
and
Image
of
him
that
created
him
,
and
that
in
all
his
thoughts
,
affections
and
actions
,
and
whether
it
be
so
or
not
,
let
every
man
search
and
try
himself
,
and
First
,
In
his
Thoughts
,
If
any
man
be
in
Christ
he
is
a
new
Creature
in
his
Thoughts
,
let
the
same
mind
be
in
you
,
which
was
in
Christ
Jesus
,
saith
the
Holy
Apostle
,
and
a
right
regulation
of
a
mans
thoughts
consists
.
First
,
In
placing
of
them
on
proper
objects
.
Secondly
,
In
the
right
Government
of
them
directed
to
these
objects
.
Man
in
his
degeneracy
and
state
of
Nature
,
is
as
in
a
Feaver
,
the
whole
Mass
of
Blood
being
so
disordered
and
infected
,
that
nothing
is
regular
with
him
,
much
less
his
Thoughts
,
for
that
he
is
of
the
Earth
,
Earthly
,
and
in
that
natural
darkness
,
that
he
neither
knoweth
or
can
understand
the
things
of
God
,
like
the
blind
Mole
,
always
working
and
walking
about
the
Earth
and
Earthly
things
,
and
in
his
ferment
of
affection
to
the
Creatures
,
is
hurried
with
frantick
raptures
after
them
,
and
finding
in
them
no
satisfaction
flys
from
one
vanity
to
another
,
like
Noah's
Dove
can
find
no
rest
,
and
as
Solomon
saith
finds
all
vanity
and
vexation
of
Spirit
,
so
as
he
hated
all
his
labour
,
the
Wicked
Man
is
unstable
in
all
his
ways
,
but
these
renewed
are
made
partakers
of
the
Divine
Nature
,
and
place
their
desires
on
Heavenly
objects
,
have
the
same
mind
in
them
that
was
in
Christ
Jesus
,
as
Christ
came
into
the
World
to
do
the
Will
of
his
Father
,
in
the
Redemption
of
Man
,
and
did
behave
himself
as
his
Kingdom
not
being
of
this
World
,
even
so
Christians
are
in
this
World
as
Sojourners
,
and
must
not
look
on
the
things
of
this
Life
,
as
the
objects
of
their
delight
or
objects
of
their
inheritance
,
and
therefore
must
be
Spiritually
minded
,
For
to
be
carnally
minded
is
Death
,
but
to
be
spiritually
minded
is
Life
and
Peace
,
Rom.
8.6
.
Now
the
objects
of
the
Spiritual
Man
must
be
Spiritual
,
and
nothing
can
with
satisfaction
or
delight
,
contemplate
any
thing
,
but
what
it
hath
a
resemblance
unto
,
or
affinity
with
it
,
so
that
if
the
Thoughts
be
Spiritual
,
they
will
be
fixed
on
Heavenly
and
Spiritual
objects
,
which
are
only
two
.
First
,
One
God
in
the
Trinity
.
Secondly
,
The
benefits
accrewing
to
man
from
thence
.
First
,
On
God
as
that
only
essential
and
omnipotent
Being
by
whom
the
World
was
made
,
and
subsists
in
his
Infinite
Power
,
Isa.
9.6
.
In
his
holiness
,
of
purer
Eyes
than
can
behold
Iniquity
.
In
his
Justice
to
reward
the
upright
and
condemn
the
guilty
.
In
his
Wisdom
,
As
Wisdom
it self
,
and
who
giveth
Wisdom
to
all
Men
,
Prov.
8.1
.
Jam.
1.5
.
In
his
Love
,
He
is
love
and
dwelleth
in
love
,
God
so
loved
the
World
that
he
sent
his
only
begotten
Son
,
that
whosoever
believeth
in
him
,
should
not
perish
but
have
Eternal
Life
,
John
3.15
,
16
,
17.
In
his
Mercy
,
Witness
his
long
forbearance
and
forgiveness
of
Sins
through
Christ
Jesus
,
with
the
merciful
thou
wilt
shew
thy self
merciful
,
and
with
the
froward
thou
wilt
shew
thy self
froward
,
Ps.
18.25
,
26.
and
so
through
all
the
Attributes
of
God
,
where
there
is
an
Ocean
of
Delight
to
pitch
upon
,
and
swallow
up
and
drown
all
the
most
longing
desires
,
and
fill
the
greatest
appetite
,
on
which
are
spent
the
eternal
breathings
and
delight
of
the
Angels
and
Saints
in
Heaven
.
Therefore
shall
they
be
before
the
Throne
of
God
,
and
serve
him
day
and
night
in
his
Temple
,
and
he
that
sitteth
on
the
Throne
shall
dwell
amongst
them
,
Rev.
●
.
15.16
,
17.
Secondly
,
On
Christ
that
Ocean
of
Consolation
to
Believers
,
who
shall
have
from
him
fulness
of
Joy
and
Pleasures
for
evermore
;
who
humbled
himself
to
death
to
see
them
on
the
Throne
of
Glory
,
who
was
made
Sin
though
he
knew
no
Sin
,
that
Sin
might
not
be
imputed
to
them
,
1
Pet.
2.20
,
21.
Who
brought
them
from
being
slaves
of
Sin
to
the
Inheritance
of
Sonship
and
Glory
with
himself
and
made
them
heirs
of
all
things
,
John
17.21
,
22.
who
is
made
to
Saints
Wisdom
,
Righteousness
,
and
Sanctification
,
and
Redemption
,
and
all
and
in
all
to
them
,
1
Cor.
1.13
.
3dly
,
On
the
Holy
Ghost
the
Comforter
,
who
shall
dwell
and
abide
with
them
for
ever
and
teach
them
all
things
,
and
who
shall
uphold
them
in
all
their
ways
to
guide
them
in
all
truth
against
all
dangers
and
temptations
,
Psalm
91.
all
.
John
14.16
,
17
,
26.
Secondly
,
The
second
object
on
which
the
thoughts
of
the
renewed
Christians
are
to
be
exercised
,
are
the
things
of
great
advantage
which
flow
to
them
from
the
bounty
of
God
in
Christ
Jesus
,
but
especially
that
inexpressible
dignity
,
honour
,
and
happiness
of
being
made
partakers
of
the
Divine
Nature
,
and
being
made
one
,
with
the
Father
and
the
Son
in
mind
,
will
,
and
glory
,
and
to
be
where
God
is
for
ever
,
in
that
often
repeated
place
,
John
17.
They
shall
feed
on
the
Tree
of
Life
,
in
the
Paradise
of
God
,
Rev.
2.7.17
.
have
the
white
Stone
,
and
in
it
a
new
name
,
and
have
power
over
the
Nations
,
Rev.
3.12
,
21.
they
shall
sit
.
On
the
Throne
of
Glory
before
God
,
and
shall
serve
him
day
and
night
,
shall
hunger
no
more
,
nor
thirst
any
more
,
neither
shall
the
Sun
light
on
them
,
or
any
heat
,
and
God
shall
lead
them
unto
living
fountains
of
Water
,
and
wipe
away
all
Tears
from
their
Eyes
,
and
there
shall
be
no
more
sorrow
,
Rev.
7.15
,
16
,
17.
The
thoughts
of
Believers
being
thus
directed
to
their
proper
objects
,
as
they
are
yet
in
the
Valley
of
Tears
,
and
obnoxious
to
the
temptations
of
the
Flesh
,
and
subject
to
so
many
incident
distractions
,
their
thoughts
are
frequently
diverted
from
their
proper
course
;
the
means
thereof
to
fix
them
right
,
when
any
temptation
occurs
,
whether
from
the
Lust
of
the
Eyes
,
Lusts
of
the
Flesh
,
or
Pride
of
Life
,
is
to
compare
the
object
offered
,
with
that
on
which
the
Thoughts
should
center
,
and
bringing
infinite
beauty
,
glory
,
and
power
,
that
which
is
infinitely
full
of
all
perfection
,
and
above
what
eye
can
see
,
or
ear
hear
,
or
heart
apprehend
;
how
easily
may
this
parrallel
eclipse
,
dazzle
,
and
confound
the
insinuations
of
Fleshly
Lusts
,
which
perish
in
the
using
?
Secondly
,
The
second
part
of
the
renewed
man
is
his
affections
,
which
also
must
be
spiritualized
and
renewed
;
for
if
a
man
be
in
Christ
,
he
hath
mortified
the
Flesh
and
the
Lusts
thereof
,
and
if
the
Thoughts
be
duly
placed
on
God
,
and
the
blessings
flowing
from
him
,
it
may
be
the
more
easy
to
regulate
the
affections
.
It
is
certain
while
we
are
in
the
Body
,
there
is
an
unavoidable
conversation
with
the
Creature
upon
us
,
and
the
degeneracy
hath
so
much
prevailed
,
that
even
in
the
renewed
,
there
is
a
law
of
the
Members
against
the
Law
of
the
Mind
,
and
therefore
our
Life
is
a
constant
Warfare
,
Rom.
7.23
.
and
for
this
reason
great
care
must
be
taken
to
govern
the
affections
,
and
although
it
is
impossible
in
some
respects
,
to
keep
the
affections
from
carnal
objects
,
however
the
renewed
man
must
mortify
the
Flesh
and
Affections
thereof
:
and
as
helps
thereunto
we
must
,
First
,
Distinguish
between
giving
our
Affections
wholly
to
any
Creature
,
as
resting
on
that
as
our
chief
good
,
and
so
delighting
in
it
,
and
between
letting
out
our
desires
to
any
Creature
,
in
subordination
to
the
Creator
,
in
some
lawful
end
,
and
in
this
consideration
we
are
to
love
nothing
intensively
,
with
our
whole
delight
and
satisfaction
,
except
God
,
who
alone
is
able
to
fill
the
desires
of
our
Heart
,
but
we
may
in
moderation
use
and
take
some
complacency
in
the
Creature
,
as
helps
from
God
to
assist
us
in
our
Pilgrim
state
,
to
advance
his
Honour
and
discharge
our
Duty
to
him
.
Secondly
,
We
must
consider
that
since
the
Apostacy
in
Adam
,
the
Judgment
of
the
Curse
is
fallen
on
all
Creatures
,
and
the
Creation
is
brought
under
the
Bondage
of
Corruption
,
and
the
Creatures
are
fallen
under
the
King
of
this
World
,
as
a
forfeiture
for
Sin
,
and
the
Devil
made
Prince
of
the
Power
of
the
Air
,
and
this
World
put
under
his
Dominion
(
though
under
restraint
)
from
God
,
and
that
the
Natural
Man
,
or
Love
of
the
World
,
is
enmity
to
God
.
He
that
loveth
the
World
,
the
love
of
God
is
not
in
him
,
John
1.2
,
15.
and
by
the
Apostle
James
,
the
friendship
of
the
World
is
enmity
with
God
;
whosoever
therefore
will
be
a
Friend
of
the
World
is
the
Enemy
of
God
,
Jam.
4.4
.
Thirdly
,
We
must
consider
,
that
Christs
Errand
to
the
World
was
to
reconcile
God
to
Man
,
and
therefore
he
humbled
himself
by
taking
upon
him
the
Nature
of
Man
,
and
restored
it
from
the
vanity
and
impurity
of
Sin
,
to
all
such
as
shall
believe
in
him
:
for
though
the
whole
Creation
was
subjected
to
servitude
for
Sin
,
nevertheless
Christ
by
his
coming
and
suffering
,
hath
paid
the
Ransom
for
Believers
,
and
for
them
removed
the
Curse
from
the
Creatures
;
Because
the
Creatures
also
shall
be
delivered
from
the
Bondage
of
Corruption
,
into
the
glorious
Liberty
of
the
Children
of
God
,
for
we
know
that
the
whole
Creation
groaneth
,
and
travaileth
in
pain
together
until
now
,
Rom.
8.21
,
22.
Hence
then
measures
may
be
taken
to
regulate
our
Affections
.
First
,
We
ought
to
love
God
and
set
our
affections
on
him
,
above
all
things
,
and
in
loving
of
him
we
cannot
go
the
due
length
,
much
less
be
in
excess
.
Secondly
,
We
should
love
nothing
beneath
Christ
,
but
in
subordination
to
him
,
and
in
reference
to
his
glory
,
and
that
we
may
the
better
serve
him
.
Thirdly
,
In
our
use
of
the
World
,
we
must
remember
the
Worlds
degeneracy
,
and
as
in
that
state
it
is
accursed
,
and
the
love
thereof
is
enmity
to
God
,
so
that
if
we
be
not
our selves
reconciled
to
God
,
all
the
Creatures
are
accursed
to
us
,
and
we
usurpers
of
them
,
so
that
we
must
use
them
as
purified
to
us
from
the
impurity
of
the
Curse
,
by
the
Mediator
,
and
all
in
a
mortified
manner
,
according
to
the
Will
of
God
;
Be
not
conformed
to
this
World
,
but
be
ye
transformed
by
the
renewing
of
your
minds
,
that
ye
may
prove
what
is
the
good
,
perfect
,
and
acceptable
Will
of
God
,
Rom.
12.2
.
In
the
use
of
the
Creatures
,
We
must
use
them
without
sensual
affectation
,
as
things
that
have
a
stamp
of
danger
in
them
,
with
fear
,
lest
we
be
again
enticed
to
sin
against
God
,
in
our
delight
in
any
thing
more
,
or
so
much
as
in
God
,
and
that
we
be
with
the
Apostle
mortified
to
all
things
,
I
am
crucified
to
the
World
,
and
the
World
to
me
,
in
that
often
repeated
place
,
Gal.
2.20
Thus
then
must
mans
Affections
be
regulated
as
a
new
Man
,
and
doing
away
the
old
Lusts
of
the
Flesh
,
and
knowing
nothing
after
the
Flesh
;
the
Children
of
God
are
all
incorporated
into
a
new
society
in
Christ
Jesus
,
and
must
needs
have
their
Conversation
different
from
the
World
:
Ye
are
no
more
Strangers
and
Forreigners
,
but
Fellow
Citizens
with
the
Saints
,
and
of
the
Household
of
God
,
Ephes.
2.19
.
Therefore
they
must
love
and
delight
in
Holy
and
Spiritual
things
.
They
are
no
more
under
the
Law
of
Sin
to
Death
,
but
under
the
Law
of
the
Spirit
unto
Life
,
they
are
not
to
walk
after
the
Flesh
,
but
after
the
Spirit
,
Rom.
8.1
,
2
,
12
,
13
,
14.
Christ
himself
knowing
how
mans
Affections
are
apt
to
incline
to
Earthly
Vanities
,
and
sink
under
the
delight
of
the
Creatures
,
Commands
to
lay
up
Treasure
in
Heaven
,
Where
your
Treasures
are
,
there
your
Hearts
will
be
also
.
Seek
first
the
Kingdom
of
God
and
his
Righteousness
,
let
us
follow
that
choice
directory
for
Holiness
and
Heavenly
mindedness
,
Luke
12.31
,
to
35.
If
ye
be
risen
with
Christ
,
seek
these
things
which
are
above
,
where
Christ
sitteth
at
the
Right
Hand
of
God
,
set
your
Affections
on
things
in
Heaven
,
and
not
things
on
Earth
,
for
ye
are
Dead
,
and
your
Life
is
hid
with
Christ
in
God
,
Mortifie
therefore
your
Members
which
are
on
Earth
.
Fornication
,
Uncleanness
,
Inordinate
Affections
,
Evil
Concupiscence
and
Covetousness
,
which
is
Idolatry
,
seeing
you
have
put
off
the
Old
Man
with
his
Deeds
,
and
have
put
on
the
New
Man
,
which
is
renewed
in
Knowledge
,
after
the
Image
of
him
that
Created
him
,
put
on
therefore
as
the
Elect
of
God
,
Bowels
of
Mercy
,
Kindness
,
Humbleness
of
Mind
,
long
Suffering
,
forbearing
one
another
,
forgiving
one
another
,
put
on
Charity
,
which
is
the
bond
of
perfectness
,
Col.
3.
all
.
See
the
Instructions
for
our
Holy
and
Heavenly
Conversation
,
Ephe.
2.
all
,
Chap.
4.22
.
to
end
,
Chap.
5.
all
,
Rom.
6.
all
they
that
are
in
Christ
,
have
Crucified
the
flesh
,
and
the
Lusts
thereof
,
if
we
live
in
the
spirit
,
let
us
also
walk
in
the
spirit
,
Gal
5.24
,
and
25.
Thus
then
we
see
how
Christians
are
to
govern
their
affections
,
next
we
come
to
consider
their
Actions
,
As
the
Christian
is
and
must
be
a
New
Creature
,
and
Holy
in
all
manner
of
Conversation
,
so
must
he
be
in
his
Actions
,
in
two
respects
First
,
They
must
be
all
Just
and
Holy
in
themselves
.
Secondly
,
They
must
be
directed
to
proper
ends
.
First
,
As
a
Mans
Thoughts
ought
to
be
pure
,
and
Affections
clean
,
so
must
his
Actions
;
for
one
piece
polluted
,
defileth
the
whole
Lump
,
and
a
good
Tree
produceth
good
Fruit
,
and
there
can
be
no
pretence
of
uprightness
in
any
Man
,
where
the
Actions
or
Conversation
is
Corrupt
,
so
that
all
Actions
of
a
Man
must
be
squared
by
the
Word
of
God
,
and
if
disagreeable
thereto
,
the
Conclusion
must
be
,
that
the
Fountain
is
corrupt
,
for
as
a
bad
Tree
cannot
bring
forth
good
Fruit
,
so
a
good
Tree
bringeth
forth
good
Fruit
,
for
the
Tree
is
known
by
its
Fruits
,
and
it
is
no
Justification
of
an
Action
bad
in
it self
,
that
it
is
intended
well
,
for
we
must
not
do
evil
,
that
good
may
come
of
it
.
Secondly
,
As
the
Actions
must
be
in
themselves
good
,
they
must
also
be
directed
to
the
right
end
,
that
is
,
to
wit
,
the
glory
of
God
,
for
what
is
not
levelled
so
,
are
sinful
before
God
;
Col.
3.17
.
1
Cor.
10.31
.
From
what
hath
been
said
,
may
plainly
appear
,
that
though
the
Christian
as
a
New
Man
in
Christ
Jesus
,
is
an
excellent
Creature
,
as
made
partaker
of
the
Divine
Nature
,
Nevertheless
he
is
,
and
must
be
intangled
in
a
continual
Warfare
,
whilst
in
the
Body
,
and
therefore
not
to
be
idle
or
lazy
,
but
to
stand
always
upon
guard
,
against
Enemies
within
himself
and
without
.
Be
strong
in
the
Lord
,
and
in
the
Power
of
his
Might
,
for
we
wrestle
not
against
Flesh
and
Blood
,
but
against
Principalities
,
and
against
Powers
,
against
the
Rulers
of
Darkness
in
this
World
,
against
Spiritual
Wickednesses
in
high
places
,
wherefore
take
unto
you
the
whole
Armor
of
God
,
your
Loyns
girt
about
with
Truth
,
the
Breast
Plate
of
Righteousness
,
your
Feet
shod
with
the
Gospel
of
Peace
,
the
shield
of
Faith
,
the
Helmet
of
Salvation
,
the
Sword
of
the
Spirit
,
which
is
the
Word
of
God
,
praying
and
watching
,
so
that
the
Work
of
a
Christian
is
not
over
,
even
when
he
hath
attained
newness
of
Life
in
Christ
Jesus
,
but
of
necessity
must
continue
in
a
fighting
State
,
while
in
a
Body
,
Eph.
6.10
.
to
19.
As
you
have
received
Christ
Jesus
,
so
walk
you
in
him
,
Christians
must
fight
offensively
,
to
subdue
the
continued
growing
of
Lusts
;
Defensively
,
to
withstand
continued
Temptations
,
and
persevere
to
the
further
Conquest
of
Enemies
within
themselves
,
and
without
in
the
World
,
Watch
and
Pray
,
lest
ye
enter
into
Temptation
:
in
this
case
three
things
are
to
be
considered
.
First
,
Perseverance
and
continued
Stedfastness
is
the
Christians
commanded
Duty
.
Secondly
,
Gods
Promises
to
his
People
,
to
uphold
and
strengthen
them
in
their
Duties
and
Conflicts
.
Thirdly
,
The
experience
of
Christians
,
that
they
thrive
and
grow
,
when
in
pursuit
of
,
and
continuance
in
their
Duties
.
As
to
the
first
it
plainly
appears
,
as
the
Christians
Life
is
a
continued
warfare
,
so
must
he
not
be
lazy
or
draw
back
,
but
be
still
in
Arms
ready
to
fight
.
He
that
putteth
his
Hand
to
the
Plough
,
must
not
draw
back
,
and
if
any
Man
draw
back
,
my
Soul
hath
no
delight
in
him
,
Luke
9.62
.
Heb.
10.38
.
The
whole
Book
of
Holy
Writ
,
is
full
of
this
Command
,
we
are
not
to
stop
or
rest
in
our
Course
,
but
chearfully
in
imitation
of
Christ
,
to
run
the
Race
that
is
set
before
us
,
without
regard
to
the
difficulties
in
our
way
,
but
with
Courage
to
continue
our
progress
,
till
we
come
to
the
end
of
our
Stage
,
even
Eternity
,
Heb.
12.1
,
2
,
3.
This
is
Christs
express
Command
,
we
must
take
up
our
Cross
,
and
daily
follow
him
,
Mat.
10.16
.
to
end
.
Nothing
must
stop
our
course
,
however
so
dear
to
us
,
Honour
,
Wealth
,
Relations
,
nor
Life
it self
,
we
must
give
up
,
and
Sacrifice
all
upon
the
Altar
of
Obedience
,
Mat.
16.24
,
25
,
26
,
27.
Ch.
24.42
.
to
end
,
Mark
13.33
.
to
end
.
Let
us
fear
,
a
promise
being
left
us
of
entring
into
his
Rest
,
lest
any
of
you
should
come
short
of
it
,
let
us
labour
therefore
to
enter
into
that
rest
,
lest
any
Man
fall
by
unbelief
;
seeing
then
we
have
a
great
High
Priest
,
that
is
passed
into
the
Heavens
,
Jesus
the
Son
of
God
,
let
us
hold
fast
our
profession
,
Heb.
4.1
,
11
,
14.
Be
ye
stedfast
,
unmoveable
,
always
abounding
in
the
Work
of
the
Lord
,
knowing
that
your
Work
is
not
in
vain
,
1
Cor.
15.58
.
Let
us
not
be
weary
in
well
doing
,
for
in
season
we
shall
reap
,
if
we
faint
not
,
Gal.
6.9
.
As
ye
have
received
Christ
Jesus
,
so
walk
ye
in
him
,
rooted
and
built
upon
him
,
and
established
in
the
Faith
,
abounding
therein
,
with
Thanks
giving
,
Eph.
6.10
.
to
19.
Indure
Hardness
,
as
a
good
Soldier
of
Christ
Jesus
;
no
Man
that
Warreth
,
entangleth
himself
wi●h
the
affairs
of
this
Life
,
that
he
may
please
him
,
who
choose
him
to
be
a
Soldier
,
if
a
Man
strive
for
Mastery
,
yet
is
he
not
Crowned
except
he
strive
lawfully
,
2
Tim
2
,
1
,
7.
Be
sober
,
be
vigilant
,
because
your
Adversary
the
Devil
,
as
a
roaring
Lyon
,
walketh
about
,
seeking
whom
he
may
devour
,
whom
resist
stedfast
in
the
Faith
,
knowing
that
the
same
Afflictions
are
accomplished
in
your
Brethren
,
1
Pet.
5.8
,
9.
giving
all
diligence
,
add
to
your
Faith
Vertue
,
and
to
your
Vertue
Knowledge
,
and
to
your
Knowledge
,
Tempeaance
,
and
to
Temperance
,
Patience
,
and
to
Patience
.
Godleness
,
and
to
Godliness
,
Brotherly
Kindness
,
and
to
Brotherly
Kindness
,
Charity
;
for
if
these
things
be
in
you
,
they
shall
make
you
,
that
you
shall
never
be
barren
or
unfruitful
,
in
the
knowledge
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ
,
2
Pet.
1.5
,
6
,
7
,
8.
Hence
we
see
how
incumbent
it
is
to
Christians
,
to
be
upon
their
Duty
of
Perseverance
,
and
as
the
state
of
the
Militant
Church
is
Laborious
and
full
of
Hazards
,
and
exposed
to
Difficulties
insuperable
,
as
to
Man
,
and
the
Adversaries
in
themselves
powerful
,
Nevertheless
,
as
no
Man
goeth
to
War
at
his
own
Charge
,
but
at
the
charge
of
him
whose
Soldier
he
is
,
neither
hath
the
King
of
Kings
,
whose
Soldiers
Christians
are
,
left
his
People
,
without
assurances
of
sure
pay
and
constant
supplies
out
of
the
Treasury
of
Omnipotency
,
whose
word
we
believe
.
I
will
open
to
you
the
Windows
of
Heaven
,
and
give
you
a
blessing
,
that
ye
shall
not
have
room
to
receive
it
,
Mal.
3.10
.
The
vision
is
for
an
appointed
time
,
if
it
tarry
,
wait
for
it
,
it
will
speak
at
last
,
and
he
that
is
to
come
,
shall
come
and
will
not
tarry
,
Hab.
2.3
.
And
for
the
Encouragement
of
the
Faith
,
and
Patience
of
the
People
of
God
,
the
Scriptures
are
full
of
fresh
and
sure
clusters
of
consolatory
promises
,
for
Comfort
,
Relief
,
Support
,
and
Delivery
,
which
is
the
second
thing
considerable
.
The
Evangelical
Prophet
Isaiah
,
hath
stored
his
Book
with
legions
of
Consolations
,
fear
not
,
I
have
redeemed
thee
,
thou
art
mine
.
I
will
be
with
thee
in
fire
and
in
water
,
they
shall
have
no
power
over
thee
,
thou
art
Honourable
and
Pretious
in
my
sight
,
I
will
restore
thy
Captives
,
I
am
thy
Redeemer
,
when
thou
hast
no
help
,
I
will
be
a
Saviour
and
Provisor
,
Is.
43.
to
26.
I
will
pour
water
on
him
that
is
a
thirst
,
and
floods
on
the
dry
ground
.
I
will
pour
my
Spirit
upon
thy
Seed
,
and
my
Blessing
upon
thine
Ofspring
,
thou
shalt
not
be
forgotten
of
me
,
I
have
blotted
out
as
a
Cloud
thy
Transgressions
,
and
as
a
thick
Cloud
thy
sins
,
return
to
me
,
for
I
have
Redeemed
thee
,
Is.
44
3
,
21
,
23.
Hearken
unto
me
ye
House
of
Jacob
,
which
are
born
by
me
from
the
Womb
,
and
even
to
your
Old
Age
,
I
am
he
,
and
even
to
Hoar
Hairs
,
I
will
carry
you
,
I
have
made
,
and
will
bear
,
I
will
carry
,
and
will
deliver
you
,
Is.
46.3
,
4.
I
will
defer
mine
anger
,
I
have
refined
thee
,
but
not
with
Silver
,
I
have
chosen
thee
in
the
Furnace
of
Affliction
,
Is.
48.9
,
10.
A
Woman
may
forget
her
Sucking
Child
,
and
not
have
Compassion
on
the
●●uit
of
her
Womb
,
but
I
cannot
forget
thee
,
saith
the
Lord
,
for
I
have
graven
thee
upon
the
Palms
of
my
Hand
's
,
thou
art
mine
,
thy
Enemies
shall
go
forth
of
thee
,
and
they
shall
go
far
away
,
the
Children
thou
shalt
have
after
thou
hast
lost
the
others
shall
multiply
,
that
thou
shalt
be
straitned
for
room
for
them
,
and
thou
shalt
say
in
thy
Heart
,
who
hath
begotten
me
these
,
seeing
the
other
were
lost
,
seeing
I
am
Desolate
,
a
Captive
,
and
remove
to
and
fro
,
who
hath
brought
me
up
these
?
where
have
they
been
?
thy
Captive
Children
shall
be
brought
back
by
the
Enemies
in
their
Arms
,
and
on
their
Shoulders
,
Kings
shall
be
their
Nursing
Fathers
,
and
Queens
their
Nursing
Mothers
,
they
shall
bow
down
to
thee
,
and
lick
the
dust
under
thy
Feet
,
for
they
shall
not
be
ashamed
that
wait
for
me
,
I
will
feed
them
that
oppress
thee
with
their
own
flesh
,
and
make
them
drunk
with
their
own
Blood
,
as
with
sweet
Wine
,
and
all
flesh
shall
know
,
that
I
am
the
Lord
thy
Saviour
,
Is.
49.
all
.
Who
is
among
you
that
feareth
the
Lord
,
and
obeyeth
the
Voice
of
his
Servant
,
that
sitteth
in
darkness
,
and
seeth
no
light
,
let
him
trust
in
the
Name
of
the
Lord
,
and
stay
upon
his
God
.
Is
50.10
.
Heaven
and
Earth
shall
pass
away
,
but
my
Salvation
shall
never
fail
,
fear
not
Reproaches
and
Reviling
of
Men
,
they
shall
consume
as
a
Moth
,
and
Worms
shall
eat
them
up
.
Awake
,
awake
O
Arm
of
the
Lord
,
art
not
thou
it
that
cut
Rahab
,
that
wounded
the
Dragon
,
that
Dryed
the
Sea
,
and
made
it
a
way
for
thy
Ransomed
to
pass
over
,
thy
Redeemed
shall
return
with
Joy
and
Gladness
,
and
Sorrow
and
Sighing
shall
fly
away
.
I
am
he
that
comforteth
thee
,
be
not
afraid
of
a
Man
,
or
the
Son
of
a
Man
,
awake
,
stand
up
thou
that
hast
drunk
and
wrung
out
the
Cup
of
mine
Anger
,
there
is
none
to
guide
her
,
or
take
her
by
the
Hand
,
of
all
the
Sons
that
she
hath
brought
for●●
Desolation
and
Destruction
,
Famine
and
the
Sword
,
are
come
upon
thee
.
behold
I
have
taken
out
of
thy
Hand
,
the
Cup
of
Trembling
,
and
I
will
put
it
into
the
Hands
of
them
that
afflict
thee
,
who
have
said
to
thy
Soul
,
bow
down
,
that
we
may
go
over
thee
,
and
thou
hast
laid
thy
Body
on
the
ground
,
and
as
the
Street
to
them
that
went
over
,
fear
thou
not
,
for
thou
shalt
not
be
ashamed
,
thou
shalt
forget
the
the
shame
of
thy
Youth
,
and
the
Reproach
of
thy
Widow-Hood
,
for
thy
Maker
is
thy
Husband
,
and
thy
Redeemer
,
the
God
of
the
whole
Earth
,
Is.
51.
all
.
For
a
small
Moment
have
I
forsaken
thee
,
but
with
great
Mercy
will
I
gather
thee
,
in
a
little
wrath
have
I
hid
my self
from
thee
for
a
Moment
;
but
with
everlasting
kindness
,
will
I
have
Mercy
upon
thee
,
saith
the
Lord
,
thy
Redeemer
,
no
Weapon
formed
against
thee
,
shall
prosper
,
Is.
54.4
.
to
9.
The
Lord
is
the
avenger
of
his
People
,
Vengeance
is
in
my
Heart
,
and
the
year
of
my
Redeemed
is
come
,
and
is
a
Deliverer
,
when
all
other
helps
fail
,
I
looked
and
wondred
that
there
was
none
to
help
,
therefore
mine
own
Arm
brought
Salvation
and
my
fury
it
upheld
me
;
in
all
their
Afflictions
,
he
was
Afflicted
,
and
the
Angel
of
his
presence
saved
them
,
in
his
love
and
in
his
pitty
he
Redeemed
them
,
and
saved
them
,
all
the
days
of
Old
,
Is
63.3
,
4
,
5.
The
Lord
never
puts
his
People
to
Work
,
but
doth
furnish
them
with
Assistance
,
shall
I
bring
to
the
Birth
,
and
not
cause
to
bring
forth
,
shall
I
cause
to
bring
forth
,
and
shut
the
Womb
?
Is.
66.9
.
When
Christ
sends
forth
his
Disciples
to
Convert
the
World
,
he
forewarns
them
of
the
Difficulties
,
and
usage
they
should
meet
with
,
but
assures
them
of
his
present
support
,
outgate
and
eternal
life
are
their
reward
,
Mat.
10.16
.
to
end
,
Chap.
16.24
.
to
28.
Chap.
19.28
,
29.
the
Holy
Apostle
gives
Christian
Combatants
great
Encouragements
for
their
full
bearing
the
Cross
,
for
as
much
as
Children
are
partakers
of
Flesh
and
Blood
,
he
also
took
part
of
the
same
,
that
through
Death
,
he
might
destroy
him
that
had
the
power
of
Death
,
even
the
Devil
,
and
deliver
them
who
all
their
Lifes
were
subject
to
Bondage
,
Heb.
2.14
,
15.
We
have
an
High
Priest
,
which
cannot
be
touched
with
the
failing
of
our
Infirmities
,
but
was
in
all
things
tempted
as
we
are
,
yet
without
sin
,
let
us
come
therefore
boldly
to
the
Throne
of
grace
,
that
we
may
obtain
Mercy
,
and
find
grace
to
help
in
time
of
need
,
Heb.
4.15
,
16.
No
Temptation
hath
befallen
to
you
,
but
what
is
common
to
Men
,
but
the
Lord
is
gracious
,
who
with
every
Temptation
will
give
an
outgate
,
that
ye
may
be
able
to
bear
it
.
1
Cor.
10.13
.
These
Crowning
Mercies
promised
in
the
Revelations
,
are
sufficient
encouragements
to
bear
the
Cross
,
and
fight
chearfully
under
Christs
Banner
:
to
him
that
overcometh
will
I
give
to
eat
of
the
Tree
of
Life
in
the
midst
of
the
Paradise
of
God
,
and
to
eat
of
the
hidden
Manna
,
and
give
him
a
white
stone
,
and
in
it
a
new
Name
,
and
he
shall
be
Clothed
with
white
Rayment
,
and
I
will
confess
his
Name
before
my
Father
and
his
Angels
,
and
he
shall
sit
on
my
Throne
,
Rev.
2.7
,
17.
Ch.
3.5
,
21.
The
Valiant
and
constant
Soldiers
of
Christ
are
Sealed
in
their
Forehead
,
and
are
Clothed
with
White
Robes
with
Palms
in
their
Hand
,
and
these
are
they
which
come
out
of
great
Tribulation
,
and
have
washed
their
Robes
,
and
made
them
white
in
the
Blood
of
the
Lamb
,
and
are
before
the
Throne
of
God
,
Day
and
Night
,
and
Jesus
Christ
dwells
with
them
,
they
shall
Hunger
no
more
,
neither
Thirst
any
more
,
neither
shall
the
Sun
light
on
them
,
or
any
Heat
,
for
the
Lamb
which
is
in
the
midst
of
the
Throne
of
God
,
shall
feed
them
,
and
lead
them
to
living
Fountains
of
Water
,
and
God
shall
wipe
away
all
Tears
from
their
Eyes
,
Rev.
7.29
.
to
end
.
They
live
in
Holiness
,
and
are
Blessed
in
their
Death
,
Blessed
are
they
which
dye
in
they
Lord
,
the
cease
from
their
Labour
,
and
their
Works
follow
them
,
Rev.
14.4
,
13
The
third
thing
Remarkable
in
this
Duty
of
Perseverance
,
is
that
Christians
thrive
and
grow
,
in
the
Continuance
of
their
Duty
of
patient
waiting
on
God
,
as
in
all
Trades
,
Vocations
,
Arts
and
Sciences
,
the
frequent
and
constant
practice
begets
perfection
,
so
we
find
in
the
History
of
the
Church
Militant
in
all
Ages
,
that
the
more
Persecution
the
Church
met
with
,
she
did
grow
in
greater
Power
,
Zeal
,
and
Purity
,
and
the
professors
did
more
chearfully
out-dare
Temptations
,
and
Embraced
the
Truth
,
and
this
is
held
forth
as
a
Duty
with
a
promise
,
then
shall
we
know
if
we
follow
on
to
know
the
Lord
,
Hosea
6.3
.
David
was
almost
tyred
out
,
and
his
Patience
worn
,
how
long
wilt
thou
forget
me
,
for
ever
,
how
long
wilt
thou
hide
thy
Face
from
me
,
how
long
shall
I
take
Counsel
in
my
Soul
,
having
sorrow
in
my
Heart
,
how
long
shall
mine
Enemies
be
exalted
over
me
?
but
whilst
he
is
continuing
in
his
Application
to
God
is
strengthned
and
at
last
concludes
,
but
I
have
trusted
in
thy
Mercies
,
my
Heart
will
rejoyce
in
thy
Salvation
,
I
will
sing
unto
the
Lord
,
because
he
hath
dealt
bountifully
with
me
,
Ps.
27.13
,
14.
all
.
This
Holy
Man
continuing
in
Duty
with
God
,
was
supported
by
his
Confidence
in
God
.
I
had
fainted
in
mine
Affliction
,
unless
I
had
believed
to
see
the
goodness
of
the
Lord
in
the
Land
of
the
Living
,
wait
on
the
Lord
,
and
be
of
good
Courage
,
and
he
will
strengthen
thy
Heart
,
wait
,
I
say
,
on
the
Lord
,
Ps.
27.13
,
14.
When
he
had
Experienced
great
Afflictions
in
his
Family
,
and
a
long
continuance
of
it
,
he
could
at
last
say
,
sing
unto
the
Lord
O
ye
Saints
of
his
,
and
give
Thanks
at
the
Remembrance
of
his
Holiness
,
for
his
Anger
endureth
but
for
a
Moment
,
in
his
Favour
is
Life
,
weeping
may
endure
for
a
Night
,
but
Joy
cometh
in
the
Morning
,
Ps.
30.4
5.
Though
he
was
lashed
with
Shimei's
Tongue
,
yet
he
could
say
,
thou
shalt
hide
him
in
the
Secret
of
thy
Presence
,
from
the
Pride
of
Man
,
thou
shalt
keep
them
secretly
in
thy
Pavilion
,
from
the
strife
of
Tongues
,
Ps.
31.21
.
Though
he
was
forced
to
sculk
and
hide
,
and
said
,
I
shall
one
Day
fall
into
the
Hands
of
Saul
,
then
he
could
say
,
thou
art
my
hiding
place
,
thou
shalt
compass
me
about
in
trouble
with
Songs
of
Deliverance
,
Ps.
32.8
.
When
this
Holy
Man
takes
Breath
from
his
complaining
,
and
reflects
on
Gods
Dispensations
to
him
,
how
sweetly
doth
he
set
forth
the
many
Advantages
and
Priviledges
,
of
such
as
wait
on
God
?
his
Eyes
are
upon
them
,
and
his
Ears
open
to
their
Cry
,
The
Lord
heareth
them
,
he
delivereth
them
from
all
their
Troubles
,
he
is
near
to
the
broken
in
Heart
,
and
loveth
the
Contrite
Spirit
,
he
delivereth
them
out
of
all
their
Afflictions
,
not
one
of
their
Bones
are
broken
,
those
that
hate
the
Righteous
shall
be
Desolate
,
Ps.
34.15
.
to
end
.
The
Holy
Apostles
were
never
more
Thriving
and
Couragious
,
than
under
their
greatest
Sufferings
,
we
are
troubled
on
every
side
,
yet
not
distressed
,
perplexed
but
not
in
despair
,
persecuted
,
but
not
forsaken
,
cast
down
,
but
not
destroyed
,
knowing
that
he
which
raised
the
Lord
Jesus
,
shall
also
raise
us
,
and
present
us
with
you
,
for
which
cause
we
faint
not
,
for
though
our
outward
Man
perish
,
yet
our
inward
Man
is
renewed
Day
by
Day
,
for
our
light
Afflictions
which
are
but
for
a
Moment
,
worketh
for
us
a
far
more
exceeding
and
an
Eternal
Weight
of
Glory
,
2
Cor.
4.8
,
to
end
,
Ch.
15.
to
11.
And
again
that
same
Apostle
,
testifieth
this
truth
,
I
would
have
you
to
understand
,
that
the
things
which
have
fallen
out
to
me
,
are
for
the
furtherance
of
the
Gospel
,
many
of
the
Brethren
in
the
Lord
waxing
confident
in
my
Bonds
,
are
much
more
bold
to
speak
the
word
without
fear
,
Phi.
1.12
.
to
21.
and
elsewhere
he
saith
,
for
which
cause
I
also
suffer
these
things
,
Nevertheless
,
I
am
not
ashamed
,
for
I
know
in
whom
I
have
believed
,
and
he
is
able
to
keep
that
which
I
have
committed
to
him
against
that
Day
,
2
Tim.
1.12
.
The
whole
Scriptures
and
other
Histories
,
make
mention
of
the
growth
and
chearfulness
of
the
Saints
,
now
in
Glory
,
who
with
great
Stability
and
Patience
,
have
run
their
Course
,
and
at
the
height
of
their
Tragical
Sufferings
,
have
shewed
more
Courage
and
Resolution
,
than
when
they
began
their
Race
.
Daniel
and
the
three
Children
,
Job
,
Jeremiah
,
and
the
Prophets
grew
stronger
and
stronger
,
under
their
Duties
of
Continuing
in
well
doing
,
and
the
Martyr
Stephen
finished
his
Course
with
Joy
,
praising
of
God
,
and
praying
for
his
Enemies
,
Acts
7.59
,
60.
The
third
thing
considerable
in
this
Conflict
of
Regeneration
,
and
Saints
Warfare
,
is
the
Comfort
the
Saints
have
in
a
Sanctified
use
of
all
Dispensations
and
Enjoyments
,
of
what
they
meet
with
in
their
Tryals
,
to
have
any
thing
,
and
not
enjoy
it
,
or
to
want
the
grace
and
liberty
of
right
improving
of
it
,
is
a
Curse
,
and
not
a
Blessing
.
Experience
teacheth
,
that
many
Worldly
Cormorants
,
or
Misers
,
have
much
of
the
Worlds
Wealth
,
Riches
,
and
great
possessions
,
and
yet
their
Hearts
and
Affections
are
so
forfeited
and
glutted
with
the
love
and
delight
thereof
,
that
they
are
slaves
to
their
fancy
,
and
delight
therein
,
so
as
they
cannot
allow
to
themselves
,
the
Comfortable
use
thereof
,
but
either
hoard
them
up
(
as
the
Idols
of
their
phancy
)
to
such
as
come
after
them
,
or
on
the
other
Hand
,
glut
and
satiate
themselves
therewith
,
and
have
not
the
Grace
or
Heart
to
Communicate
them
in
Charity
,
to
the
necessity
of
others
,
as
the
Rich
Glutton
in
the
Gospel
,
who
belike
did
gratifie
his
Dogs
,
rather
than
Lazarus
in
his
wants
,
Luke
16.19
.
to
end
.
Although
the
wise
disposer
of
all
things
,
makes
his
Sun
to
shine
on
the
Godly
and
the
Wicked
,
and
most
frequently
gives
more
plentifully
of
the
things
of
this
Life
to
the
Wicked
,
than
to
the
Godly
,
nevertheless
his
Dispensations
thereof
is
much
different
▪
First
,
They
are
given
to
the
Wicked
as
Snares
,
a
Curse
and
their
Portion
,
and
with
them
Eternal
Wrath
,
for
their
mis-improvement
.
Secondly
,
They
are
given
to
the
Godly
,
only
as
a
means
of
Subsistance
in
their
Journey
Heaven-ward
,
with
Contentment
and
the
Sanctified
use
thereof
,
with
a
promise
of
Eternal
Life
in
Jesus
Christ
,
as
their
Portion
.
First
,
It
is
most
certain
,
and
Consequential
in
reason
,
that
where
the
things
of
this
Life
are
given
,
and
the
Heart
and
Delight
is
fixed
on
them
as
their
full
and
sole
Satisfaction
,
these
things
are
Curses
,
Snares
and
Entangle
the
Soul
in
Misery
,
and
it
is
certain
,
that
such
as
place
not
their
Content
,
Delight
,
Satisfaction
and
Happiness
in
Christ
,
are
Wicked
,
and
Eternally
Accursed
,
and
therefore
all
their
Enjoyments
are
Snares
,
and
Curses
,
and
they
are
miserable
in
the
Enjoyment
thereof
,
and
this
is
evidently
proved
,
First
,
For
that
as
it
hath
been
already
shewn
,
that
Mans
Apostacy
by
sin
hath
brought
that
Curse
on
the
Creature
,
so
as
the
love
of
the
World
is
Enmity
against
God
,
and
the
lawful
use
of
the
Creature
is
only
procured
by
Christs
Mediation
,
to
such
as
believe
in
him
.
So
that
whatsoever
love
to
the
Creature
,
and
Enjoyments
thereof
is
not
for
Christ
,
and
founded
on
him
,
is
a
Curse
,
and
not
a
Blessing
:
and
this
is
further
illustrated
from
Reason
,
for
that
First
,
where
Contentment
cannot
be
found
,
there
is
no
Happiness
.
Secondly
,
There
is
no
satisfaction
to
be
found
in
any
thing
,
without
Christ
.
The
first
is
clear
in
reason
and
common
opinion
,
which
place
Happiness
in
Satisfaction
of
the
Affections
and
Desires
,
and
whatsoever
Enjoyment
comes
not
that
length
,
is
short
of
Happiness
,
and
brings
Anxiety
and
Discontent
.
And
this
is
clear
from
Common
Experience
;
for
let
a
Man
have
Wealth
,
if
he
have
not
Health
,
Strength
and
Vigor
,
let
him
have
Riches
,
and
if
he
have
not
Honour
,
let
him
have
one
hundred
Enjoyments
,
if
any
one
thing
be
wanting
,
which
either
some
other
hath
,
or
he
shall
please
his
fancy
upon
,
he
is
not
content
,
so
not
Happy
,
because
his
Affections
or
fancy
are
not
pleased
,
and
if
we
consult
Solomon
,
the
greatest
in
Experience
,
we
may
conclude
,
that
Happiness
in
Creature
Enjoyments
,
is
not
attainable
.
The
Second
is
also
Demonstrate
from
Reason
and
Experience
,
it
being
most
consonant
to
Reason
,
that
no
contentment
can
be
found
,
but
in
that
which
is
permanent
and
perfect
,
for
that
Mans
Nature
is
for
Novelties
,
and
cannot
rest
on
any
one
thing
,
when
something
else
occurs
,
which
either
excelleth
the
other
,
or
he
doth
fancy
it
doth
and
indeed
it
were
beneath
the
Dignity
of
the
Soul
,
(
which
is
of
a
Divine
Extract
)
to
bottom
on
any
thing
,
which
is
not
of
greatest
value
;
besides
the
Soul
being
a
Spirit
;
cannot
place
and
confine
its
delight
,
to
what
is
only
sensual
,
unless
it
could
give
satisfaction
to
the
Soul
,
or
Fancy
,
and
that
no
Satisfaction
can
be
had
in
sensual
Enjoyments
,
is
apparent
from
the
Nature
of
all
Created
beings
.
That
Holy
Apostle
John
,
Exhorting
against
the
Love
of
the
World
,
saith
,
Love
not
the
World
,
nor
the
things
of
the
World
,
for
in
the
World
,
there
is
the
Lust
of
the
Eyes
,
the
Lusts
of
the
Flesh
,
and
the
Pride
of
Life
,
and
these
things
perish
in
the
using
,
but
he
that
doth
the
Will
of
God
shall
endure
for
ever
;
Here
the
Apostle
sets
forth
before
us
the
Inventory
or
Scheme
of
the
World
in
these
three
;
where
by
the
Lusts
he
means
the
Objects
,
and
the
delights
taken
in
them
.
That
we
may
the
better
discover
,
That
nothing
in
this
World
can
give
satisfaction
,
or
is
perfect
or
permanent
,
we
shall
consider
the
World
and
all
things
in
it
,
in
these
three
circumstances
.
First
,
By
the
Lusts
of
the
Flesh
must
be
meant
,
all
sensual
Objects
,
and
the
pleasure
taken
in
them
;
and
that
there
is
neither
permanency
nor
perfection
,
as
it
is
proved
from
the
Text
,
so
it
is
demonstrable
,
from
all
the
instances
of
sensual
objects
:
are
Riches
the
object
?
they
take
the
Wings
of
the
Wind
and
fly
away
,
a
man
may
be
found
Rich
to
Day
,
and
a
Begger
next
,
as
was
said
of
Craesus
who
was
reputed
the
richest
on
Earth
,
Irus
&
est
hodie
,
qui
modo
Craesus
eras
,
they
either
torment
a
man
in
getting
,
keeping
,
or
increasing
of
them
:
the
Apostle
tells
us
they
leave
a
man
in
this
Life
or
at
his
Death
,
and
in
the
mean
time
load
a
Man
with
inexpressible
cares
,
snares
,
and
troubles
,
so
as
their
uncertainty
is
clear
,
We
brought
nothing
to
this
World
with
us
,
and
it
is
certain
we
shall
carry
nothing
out
of
it
,
the
love
of
Money
is
the
Root
of
all
evil
,
and
they
that
will
be
rich
fall
into
many
temptations
,
and
snares
,
and
many
foolish
and
hurtful
lusts
,
which
drown
men
into
destruction
,
and
Perdition
,
&c.
1
Tim.
6.
to
11.
See
Christs
own
Testimony
of
Riches
,
and
what
clog
it
is
to
a
Mans
Soul
,
whilest
looking
after
better
things
,
It
is
as
impossible
for
a
Rich
Man
to
enter
into
the
Kingdom
of
Heaven
;
as
for
a
Camel
to
go
through
the
Eye
of
a
Needle
,
Luke
19.20
,
to
25.
chap.
6.24
.
See
his
wo
unto
thee
Rich
,
for
they
have
received
their
Consolation
,
and
how
he
adviseth
to
provide
Bags
that
wax
not
old
,
a
Treasure
in
Heaven
that
faileth
not
,
where
no
Thief
approacheth
,
or
Moth
corrupteth
,
for
where
your
treasure
is
,
there
will
your
Hearts
be
also
,
Luke
12.34
.
Is
thy
Lust
or
desire
placed
in
Friends
or
Relations
?
how
deceitful
they
be
,
Abel
,
Joseph
and
David
,
and
almost
all
the
train
of
Saints
,
and
experience
of
all
ages
can
testify
,
trust
not
in
a
friend
,
put
no
confidence
in
a
guide
,
keep
the
Door
of
thy
Lips
from
the
Wife
that
lieth
thy
Bosom
,
for
the
Son
dishonoureth
the
Father
,
and
the
Daughter
riseth
up
against
the
Mother
,
and
the
Daughter
in
Law
against
the
Mother
in
Law
,
and
a
Mans
Enemies
are
the
Men
of
his
own
House
,
Mic.
7.5
,
6.
Jer.
9.4
,
5.
note
.
See
Davids
complaint
of
the
treachery
and
unkindness
of
his
Friends
,
Psal.
88.8
,
18.
Psal.
41.9
.
See
what
complaint
the
Church
makes
of
the
treachery
and
deceitfulness
of
friends
and
relations
,
Lam.
1.19
.
And
see
how
the
Prophets
hold
forth
the
instability
of
humane
friendship
,
Isa.
59.16
.
chap.
63.5
.
Jer.
30.13
,
14.
The
Lusts
of
the
Eyes
comprehend
all
that
is
taking
or
delightful
to
the
Sight
,
and
what
can
that
be
,
but
what
is
either
the
contemplation
of
our
own
beauty
,
or
outward
excellencies
,
or
the
glory
of
other
Creatures
?
our
own
may
wither
,
and
Age
and
Sickness
,
and
other
vicissitudes
make
it
decay
,
our
Infirmities
or
thousands
of
accidents
can
soon
make
all
without
us
tasteless
and
insipid
to
us
:
besides
as
all
Flesh
is
Grass
,
and
wither
as
the
Green
Herbs
,
so
as
there
is
no
permanency
in
any
thing
to
raise
felicity
from
the
Eyes
,
it
is
not
long
before
these
Glass
Windows
shall
be
shut
,
the
Silver
threads
be
cut
,
and
the
golden
bowl
be
broken
at
the
Well
by
Death
,
and
thereby
the
glory
of
the
whole
House
be
darkned
,
Eccles.
12.
to
9.
〈◊〉
third
thing
which
compleats
this
pittiful
Inventory
of
the
World
,
is
the
Pride
of
Life
,
and
what
is
that
but
a
shadow
to
the
Lust
of
Humane
Glory
,
and
vain
Titles
of
Honour
or
Preferment
in
this
World
?
and
how
short
this
is
of
permanency
and
happiness
,
experience
tells
us
.
There
is
no
stinting
of
Mans
Ambition
,
the
Spirit
of
Pride
rests
not
in
one
Title
,
but
Envies
,
and
Ambitions
another
,
and
at
best
all
these
are
but
fanciful
,
and
have
no
intrinsick
worth
in
them
,
and
are
only
valuable
as
Fancy
esteems
them
.
How
soon
is
all
humane
Glory
extinguished
by
the
least
cross
Providence
from
God
?
How
was
the
Glory
and
Pride
of
Nebuchadnezzar
laid
to
the
Ground
,
when
he
was
turned
from
under
his
glorious
Canopy
of
State
,
and
rich
embroidery
,
and
from
wearing
a
Crown
of
pure
Gold
,
sent
to
feed
and
lodge
amongst
the
Beasts
until
his
Hair
became
like
Birds
Feathers
,
and
his
Nails
like
Eaglés
Claws
,
and
he
forced
to
acknowledge
his
own
nothingness
and
Gods
Soveraignty
,
All
whose
Works
are
Truth
,
and
his
ways
Judgment
,
and
those
who
walk
in
Pride
he
is
able
to
abase
?
Dan.
4.30
,
to
end
.
How
eminently
was
the
Gluttony
,
Pride
,
and
Tyranny
of
Adonibezeck
chastised
,
who
had
threescore
and
ten
Kings
,
having
their
Thumbs
and
great
Toes
cut
off
,
gathered
their
meat
under
his
Table
,
who
was
forced
to
acknowledge
the
Soveraignty
and
Justice
of
God
,
as
I
have
done
so
God
hath
requited
me
?
Judges
1.7
.
How
was
the
Blasphemous
Pride
and
Ambition
of
Senacherib
and
Rabsecah
against
God
and
his
People
,
punished
by
Gods
miraculous
raising
the
Siege
of
Jerusalem
,
by
sending
forth
his
Angel
,
and
killing
fourscore
and
ten
thousand
men
in
the
Camp
of
Assyria
,
and
when
Senacherib
fled
and
at
his
Idolatrous
Devotion
,
God
raised
up
his
own
Sons
to
Butcher
him
,
2
Chron.
32.
to
24.
How
eminently
was
the
Pride
of
Herod
,
taking
Glory
to
himself
and
not
giving
to
God
,
severely
punished
by
his
being
suddenly
struck
to
Death
and
consumed
by
Worms
?
Act
,
12.20
,
to
24.
Where
is
now
the
glory
and
Honour
of
Caesar
,
Pompey
and
Alexander
,
and
all
the
antient
Heroes
?
can
their
History
or
ours
witness
any
thing
to
make
out
happiness
,
farther
than
that
all
perish
in
the
using
?
Object
.
It
may
be
objected
,
if
contentment
be
not
to
be
found
in
the
things
of
this
●ife
,
how
come
the
Apostle
to
say
,
havi●g
Food
and
Raiment
let
us
be
therewith
content
?
For
answer
we
may
take
up
the
word
content
,
to
signify
the
placing
our
sole
and
full
satisfaction
on
some
object
,
without
desiring
any
farther
;
and
in
that
sense
,
it
is
unlawful
to
place
our
contentment
in
any
Creature
:
or
content
may
signify
,
an
acquiescence
in
the
use
of
any
Creature
Enjoyment
,
in
the
measure
,
time
,
and
towards
the
end
it
is
given
us
,
as
being
contented
with
so
much
of
the
Creature
as
God
will
give
us
for
our
use
in
this
Life
,
without
murmuring
or
stinting
of
him
to
time
or
measure
,
and
in
this
sense
is
the
Apostle's
meaning
,
as
he
explains
himself
,
I
have
learned
how
to
want
,
and
how
to
abound
,
and
in
every
condition
therein
to
be
content
,
Phil.
4.11
,
12
,
And
yet
he
longed
for
Christ
and
Eternal
Life
,
and
gloried
in
nothing
but
in
the
Cross
of
Christ
,
by
whom
the
World
was
Crucified
to
him
,
and
he
to
the
World
,
Gal.
6.14
.
So
that
though
he
used
the
World
with
contentment
,
that
is
,
with
acquiescence
,
it
was
not
his
full
satisfaction
and
rest
,
but
Christ
was
his
end
he
drove
at
,
in
that
use
of
the
Creature
.
Now
as
from
what
hath
been
said
,
we
see
the
things
of
this
Life
,
though
they
make
no
happiness
,
they
are
given
both
to
the
Godly
and
to
the
Wicked
.
but
with
these
differences
.
First
,
The
Godly
have
them
as
owning
them
from
God
,
the
Wicked
ascribe
them
to
themselves
,
or
their
own
industry
,
or
suppose
they
have
them
by
chance
.
Secondly
,
They
are
given
to
the
Godly
,
as
Instruments
in
their
Journey
to
Heaven
or
Travelling
expences
,
but
the
Wicked
have
them
as
their
Portion
.
Thirdly
,
They
are
given
to
the
Godly
with
submission
to
the
Will
of
God
,
in
time
,
manner
and
quantity
,
but
to
the
Wicked
with
murmuring
,
repining
,
and
covetousness
after
more
.
Fourthly
,
They
are
given
to
the
Godly
to
be
improved
for
Gods
Glory
,
but
the
Wicked
spend
them
on
their
Lusts
.
First
,
The
Godly
have
the
Blessing
of
owning
the
dispensation
of
all
things
to
them
as
from
God
,
that
they
are
all
made
,
created
,
and
supported
by
him
,
and
that
they
do
all
flow
from
him
of
his
free
goodness
and
pleasure
;
For
by
him
were
all
things
created
and
for
him
,
and
all
things
consist
by
him
,
and
he
is
before
all
things
,
Col.
1.16
,
17.
Every
good
and
perfect
gift
is
from
above
and
cometh
down
from
the
Father
of
Light
,
with
whom
is
no
variableness
or
shadow
of
turning
,
Jam.
1.17
.
Holy
David
ascribeth
all
his
Power
,
Greatness
and
Grandure
to
God
;
He
sent
from
above
and
took
me
from
many
Waters
,
he
delivered
me
from
my
strong
Enemies
,
and
from
them
which
hated
me
,
for
they
were
too
strong
for
me
,
Psal.
18.16
,
17
,
18
,
19
,
31
,
to
41.
Psal.
27.
to
4.
But
on
the
other
hand
the
Wicked
boast
of
their
own
strength
,
glory
,
and
greatness
,
and
ascribe
all
to
themselves
,
as
if
they
were
the
original
of
their
own
glory
and
greatness
.
Is
not
this
great
Babylon
,
saith
Nebuchadnezzar
,
which
I
have
built
for
the
honour
of
my
Majesty
and
Glory
of
my
Kingdom
?
Dan.
4.30
.
It
was
Rabsecah's
boasting
,
Where
are
the
Gods
of
Havah
,
and
the
Gods
of
the
City
of
Sephervaim
?
Who
are
they
of
all
the
Gods
of
the
Countreys
,
that
they
should
deliver
them
out
of
my
Hand
?
Thus
the
Wicked
boast
themselves
,
and
give
not
the
glory
to
God
,
2
Kin
19.35
,
36
,
37.
Secondly
,
The
second
difference
is
that
the
Godly
have
all
allowances
as
helps
,
and
not
as
their
Portions
,
but
the
Wicked
have
them
as
their
all
,
and
their
Portions
;
See
what
Christ
saith
to
the
Rich
Glutton
,
he
had
his
Portion
in
this
Life
,
and
is
chained
up
in
everlasting
darkness
and
misery
,
but
poor
Lazarus
though
he
was
glad
of
the
Crumbs
from
under
the
Rich
Mans
Table
,
is
placed
in
everlasting
Paradise
of
happiness
.
The
Arms
of
the
Wicked
shall
be
broken
,
but
the
Lord
upholdeth
the
Righteous
,
and
their
Inheritance
shall
be
for
ever
,
the
Wicked
shall
perish
,
and
be
as
the
fat
of
Lambs
,
they
shall
consume
away
,
into
smoak
shall
they
consume
,
such
as
be
blessed
of
him
shall
inherit
the
Earth
,
and
they
that
be
cursed
of
him
shall
be
cut
off
,
Psal.
18.16
,
to
29.
Christ
himself
adviseth
his
People
not
to
be
anxious
or
make
provision
for
the
Flesh
,
for
that
he
will
take
care
of
them
,
but
against
the
Wicked
whose
care
is
only
for
this
World
,
he
pronounceth
Curses
,
Wo
to
you
that
are
Rich
for
ye
have
received
your
consolation
,
wo
to
you
that
are
full
for
ye
shall
hunger
;
wo
to
you
that
laugh
now
for
ye
shall
mourn
and
weep
,
Luke
6.20
,
to
26.
The
third
difference
is
,
That
the
Godly
receives
these
things
with
a
humble
and
thankful
mind
,
with
submission
to
the
Will
of
God
,
in
giving
,
taking
away
,
or
continuing
,
but
the
wicked
fret
,
repine
and
murmur
at
every
eclipse
or
change
,
whereby
his
Condition
seemeth
to
be
worsted
,
and
covetously
curseth
God
in
his
Heart
,
when
he
hath
not
his
full
desire
,
I
create
the
fruit
of
the
Lips
,
peace
to
him
that
is
far
off
,
and
to
him
that
is
near
,
saith
the
Lord
,
but
there
is
no
peace
to
the
Wicked
,
saith
my
God
,
the
Wicked
are
like
the
raging
Sea
,
casting
up
dirt
and
mire
,
Isa.
57.19
,
20
,
21.
Hence
then
see
the
different
complexion
of
the
Godly
and
Wicked
,
the
one
patiently
submitting
,
the
other
constantly
murmuring
;
how
patiently
did
Job
bear
the
loss
of
his
Children
and
vast
Estate
?
The
Lord
hath
given
and
the
Lord
hath
taken
,
blessed
be
the
name
of
the
Lord
;
in
all
this
Job
sinned
not
,
neither
charged
God
foolishly
in
his
Heart
,
Job
1.21
,
22
,
23.
But
on
the
other
hand
,
see
the
restless
and
implacable
malice
of
Satan
to
persecute
,
Job
,
Job
2.
to
6.
How
patiently
did
David
submit
himself
,
under
the
revilings
,
cursings
,
and
reproaches
of
Shimei
,
and
the
King
said
,
let
him
curse
,
for
the
Lord
hath
said
to
him
,
curse
David
,
who
then
shall
say
why
hast
thou
done
it
?
my
Son
which
came
out
of
my
Bowels
seeketh
my
Life
,
how
much
more
may
this
Benjamite
do
it
?
2
Sam.
16.10
,
11
,
12.
See
on
the
other
hand
the
tragical
turbulency
,
and
murmuring
temper
of
the
Wicked
,
in
the
instance
of
Achitophel
,
whose
Counsel
with
David
and
Absolom
used
to
be
as
of
an
Angel
of
Light
,
because
his
Counsel
was
rejected
,
in
the
Pride
of
his
Heart
he
hanged
himself
,
2
Sam.
17.23
.
The
fourth
difference
of
Gods
dispensations
to
the
Godly
and
Wicked
is
,
That
the
Godly
are
directed
and
assisted
of
God
,
to
level
all
their
actions
,
and
apply
all
that
is
dispensed
to
them
,
for
the
Glory
and
Honour
of
God
;
but
the
Wicked
apply
all
to
the
gratifying
of
their
Lusts
;
the
Godly
believe
,
that
all
things
as
well
in
prosperity
as
in
adversity
,
work
together
for
their
good
;
therefore
they
level
all
their
purposes
and
actions
at
his
glory
,
Romans
8.28
.
Deborah
though
by
God
made
eminently
instrumental
in
that
great
victory
over
Gods
Enemies
,
takes
not
the
glory
thereof
to
her self
,
but
ascribes
it
to
God
,
Judg.
5.
all
.
The
great
Steward
of
Heaven
dispenseth
the
blessings
of
this
Life
,
as
the
Lord
in
the
Gospel
gave
forth
his
Talents
to
such
as
did
profit
by
them
,
he
trusted
them
with
more
,
and
gave
them
Eternal
Life
,
as
the
reward
of
their
care
for
their
Masters
Honour
and
Profit
;
but
the
slothful
and
unprofitable
Servants
are
cast
into
utter
darkness
,
where
they
shall
meet
with
nothing
but
weeping
and
gnashing
of
Teeth
,
Mat.
25.14
,
to
31.
Having
thus
cursorily
made
enquiry
into
the
emptiness
of
all
humane
enjoyments
,
and
discovered
that
no
happiness
can
be
found
therein
,
we
come
next
to
inquire
into
that
compleat
felicity
of
Eternal
Life
,
which
is
the
fourth
thing
treasured
up
in
that
bank
of
Mercy
for
Believers
,
and
that
under
these
considerations
.
First
,
The
freedom
of
it
.
Secondly
,
The
fulness
of
it
.
First
,
of
the
freedom
,
as
all
temporal
Mercies
are
of
God
,
as
we
have
already
discovered
,
so
also
,
all
Spiritual
allowances
are
of
him
,
and
from
him
,
he
is
the
Father
of
Spirits
,
and
of
his
free
will
he
hath
begotten
us
by
regeneration
in
Christ
Jesus
,
who
hath
purchased
us
with
the
price
of
his
Blood
,
God
so
loved
the
World
that
he
gave
his
only
begotten
Son
,
that
whosoever
believeth
in
him
should
not
perish
but
have
Eternal
Life
,
John
3.17
.
When
we
were
without
strength
Christ
died
for
us
.
God
commendeth
his
Love
to
us
in
that
while
we
were
yet
Sinners
▪
Christ
died
for
us
,
That
as
Sin
reigned
unto
Death
,
even
so
might
Grace
reign
through
righteousness
unto
Eternal
Life
through
Christ
,
Rom.
5.6
.
to
end
.
It
is
not
of
him
that
willeth
nor
of
him
that
runneth
,
but
of
God
that
sheweth
Mercy
,
Rom.
9.16
.
For
by
Grace
ye
are
saved
through
Faith
,
not
of
your selves
,
it
is
the
gift
of
God
,
not
of
works
,
lest
any
Man
should
boast
,
Eph.
2.8
,
9.
In
hope
of
Eternal
Life
which
God
that
cannot
lye
promised
before
the
World
began
,
Tit.
1.2
.
Having
Predestinated
us
unto
the
Adoption
of
Children
,
by
Jesus
Christ
unto
himself
,
according
to
the
good
pleasure
of
his
Will
,
in
whom
we
have
Redemption
through
his
Blood
,
the
forgiveness
of
sins
according
to
the
riches
of
his
Grace
,
Ephes.
1.5
,
7.
Thus
we
plainly
see
the
freedom
of
this
gift
of
Eternal
Life
,
though
purchased
by
the
Death
of
Christ
,
yet
freely
given
to
us
by
him
.
The
second
thing
we
are
to
consider
of
,
is
the
fulness
of
this
great
gift
,
and
for
the
clearer
discovery
thereof
,
we
shall
compare
the
excellencies
of
it
,
with
the
things
of
this
Life
,
in
all
the
advantagious
circumstances
of
the
same
,
whereby
we
shall
find
the
excellencies
thereof
,
incomparably
excel
all
that
can
be
pretended
desireable
in
this
Life
,
in
all
their
superlative
state
and
condition
.
The
glory
,
fulness
and
excellency
of
this
World
,
is
laid
down
by
the
Apostle
in
the
foregoing
Scripture
,
to
consist
in
the
Lust
of
the
Flesh
,
the
Lusts
of
the
Eye
,
and
the
Pride
of
Life
,
and
these
things
perish
in
the
using
,
but
he
that
doth
the
Will
of
God
abideth
for
ever
:
these
being
put
in
the
Ballance
with
eternal
Life
and
its
excellencies
,
we
shall
easily
find
there
can
be
no
parrallel
when
we
consider
and
believe
the
Testimony
of
that
Evangelical
Prophet
,
Eye
hath
not
seen
nor
Ear
heard
,
neither
hath
it
entred
into
the
Heart
of
Man
to
conceive
,
what
great
things
he
hath
laid
up
for
such
as
wait
on
him
,
Isa.
64.4
.
Hence
we
may
see
an
inestimable
difference
,
seeing
all
the
enjoyments
of
this
Life
are
only
sensual
and
vanishing
,
and
the
others
are
all
Spiritual
and
Lasting
to
Eternity
.
Secondly
,
If
we
consider
the
World
as
the
Apostle
describes
it
,
and
that
The
Love
of
the
World
is
not
of
the
Father
,
and
by
the
Apostle
James
,
that
it
is
enmity
against
God
,
and
that
eternal
life
is
the
purchase
of
Christs
Blood
,
how
much
will
this
sink
the
Parrallel
?
1
Joh.
2.15
,
16.
Jam.
4.4
.
Thirdly
,
If
we
compare
the
Worlds
Inventory
,
that
in
it
is
only
the
Lusts
of
the
Eyes
,
the
Lusts
of
the
Flesh
,
and
the
Pride
of
Life
,
How
soon
is
this
cast
out
of
the
Scales
by
the
Apostle
?
The
Kingdom
of
God
consists
not
in
eating
and
drinking
,
chambering
and
wantonness
,
but
in
Peace
and
Joy
in
the
Holy
Ghost
.
When
all
that
is
said
or
can
be
said
of
the
World
is
summed
up
,
First
,
In
Eating
and
Drinking
.
Secondly
,
In
Apparel
to
cloath
our
nakedness
.
Thirdly
,
In
Friends
or
Relations
.
And
Fourthly
,
In
Riches
or
Wealth
:
all
which
perish
in
the
using
as
is
often
demonstrated
;
what
Parallel
then
can
be
imagined
between
these
two
?
For
our
better
satisfaction
,
we
shall
examine
all
these
severally
by
themselves
and
those
things
which
come
in
exchange
of
them
.
First
,
Cloaths
of
the
best
,
Richest
or
Gordious
sort
which
can
be
invented
,
afford
no
cause
of
glory
,
pride
,
satisfaction
,
or
content
,
for
at
best
they
are
but
badges
of
our
Sin
and
Misery
,
and
causes
of
grief
,
mourning
,
humiliation
,
and
repentance
,
for
that
they
were
at
first
upon
Adams
Transgression
invented
to
cover
our
nakedness
,
discovered
by
sin
,
which
first
brought
shame
,
and
therefore
they
are
but
the
cover
of
our
shame
and
nakedness
,
in
which
we
should
neither
delight
not
glory
,
but
rather
on
sight
thereof
humble
our selves
in
the
sense
of
our
original
guilt
and
lost
estate
in
Adam
,
Gen.
3.7
,
to
12.
Secondly
,
The
best
of
Garments
have
under
them
infirm
Bodies
,
tainted
with
natural
weakness
at
best
,
and
sometimes
the
Richest
cover
the
frailest
Carcase
,
tainted
with
noisome
Distempers
,
the
sight
of
which
may
make
the
Garments
and
what
is
under
them
loathsome
and
abhorrent
;
so
that
what
we
have
for
our
necessity
,
to
cover
our
shame
,
and
hide
our
loathsomness
,
should
not
be
our
Pride
,
much
less
our
Delight
or
Glory
.
Thirdly
,
Cloaths
are
often
our
Burthen
,
when
either
by
penury
we
cannot
attain
to
them
,
or
the
persons
are
so
weak
that
they
cannot
bear
them
in
Winter
to
defend
the
cold
,
nor
in
Summer
because
of
heat
.
Fourthly
,
The
fashion
changeth
and
frets
the
Indigent
that
they
cannot
have
them
,
and
draws
the
richer
to
excess
,
emulation
and
prodigality
in
foppish
and
unnecessary
pomp
in
the
change
of
fashions
,
to
the
exciting
of
Lust
and
superflous
wasting
what
better
may
be
bestowed
on
the
poor
,
whom
God
recommends
as
objects
of
Charity
.
This
being
the
badge
of
our
shame
and
sin
,
and
the
superfluity
thereof
so
much
abounding
now
a
days
,
it
is
worth
consideration
to
reflect
on
the
great
threatnings
denounced
against
such
vanity
and
superfluity
by
the
Prophet
Isaiah
,
especially
against
the
Pride
of
Women
.
The
Lord
shall
smite
them
with
a
scab
,
and
discover
their
secret
parts
,
and
take
away
all
their
bravery
,
and
their
round
tires
like
the
Moon
,
the
changeable
suits
of
Aparrel
,
the
Mantles
,
Wimples
,
and
Crisping
Pins
,
the
Glasses
,
fine
Linnen
,
Hoods
and
Vails
,
instead
of
a
sweet
smell
,
there
shall
be
a
stench
,
instead
of
a
girdle
a
rent
,
instead
of
well
set
Hair
Baldness
,
instead
of
a
Stomacher
a
Girdle
of
Sackcloath
,
and
burning
instead
of
Beauty
,
Is.
3.16
.
to
end
.
This
being
one
great
Idol
of
the
flesh
and
our
shame
,
let
us
see
how
this
Lust
of
the
flesh
is
compensed
to
the
godly
and
glorified
Believers
.
First
,
for
that
all
their
Sins
,
and
consequently
their
shame
are
taken
away
in
Christ
Jesus
,
For
as
in
Adam
all
died
,
even
so
are
all
made
alive
in
Christ
,
1
Cor.
15.22
.
God
so
loved
the
World
,
that
he
gave
his
only
begotten
Son
,
that
whosoever
believeth
in
him
,
should
not
perish
,
but
have
Eternal
Life
,
Joh.
3.16
.
Fear
thou
not
,
for
thou
shalt
not
be
ashamed
,
neither
shalt
thou
be
confounded
,
for
thou
shalt
not
be
put
to
shame
,
thou
shalt
forget
the
shame
o●
thy
youth
,
and
shalt
not
remember
the
Reproach
of
thy
Widow-hood
any
more
,
for
thy
Maker
is
thy
Husband
,
Isa.
54.4
.
The
Saints
of
God
have
the
rotten
Garments
exchanged
,
with
the
Righteousness
of
Jesus
Christ
,
These
are
they
which
came
out
of
great
Tribulation
,
and
have
washed
their
Robes
,
and
have
made
themselves
white
in
the
Blood
of
the
Lamb
,
Rev.
7.14
,
Thus
the
Saints
of
God
as
Inhabitants
of
the
New
Jerusalem
,
being
Cloathed
with
the
Righteousness
of
Christ
,
are
cleansed
from
all
sin
and
shame
,
and
so
have
no
necessity
of
Cloaths
to
cover
sin
or
shame
.
Secondly
,
the
Saints
have
no
occasion
for
Cloaths
,
to
Comfort
the
weakness
of
their
Bodies
,
for
that
when
raised
from
the
Dead
,
they
shall
not
have
Corrupt
Bodies
of
Corruptible
Elements
,
but
shall
be
Clothed
with
Spiritual
and
Incorruptible
Bodies
,
not
subject
to
change
,
nor
tainted
with
infirmities
of
Nature
,
Hunger
,
or
Cold
,
Flesh
and
Blood
cannot
inherit
the
Kingdom
of
God
,
neither
doth
Corruption
inherit
Incorruption
;
for
this
Corruptible
must
put
on
Incorruption
,
and
this
Mortal
must
put
on
immortality
,
1
Cor.
15.50
,
52
,
53.
So
that
they
shall
have
no
occasion
of
the
Corruptible
Rags
of
most
Sumptuous
Apparel
;
how
much
then
have
the
Saints
translated
into
glory
the
Advantage
over
such
,
whose
Earthy
and
Crasy
Corps
,
must
be
Clothed
with
rotte●
Garments
,
to
cover
their
shame
,
sin
and
nakedness
,
and
defend
their
infirm
Bodies
from
offence
of
Cold
,
and
Heat
,
of
which
the
Saints
are
not
sensible
?
Secondly
,
Eating
and
Drinking
being
the
second
Branch
of
the
Lusts
of
the
Flesh
,
it
is
so
gross
a
predominant
and
necessity
of
Nature
and
weak
Mortality
,
that
it
is
not
only
the
peculiar
Resemblance
of
Bruits
,
beneath
the
Dignity
of
Mans
Soul
,
and
as
it
is
the
necessity
of
Nature
,
so
it
is
the
great
burden
of
Nature
,
to
be
under
that
necessity
,
that
some
Sensualists
,
of
whom
the
Apostle
saith
,
whose
God
is
their
Belly
,
whose
glory
is
their
shame
,
who
mind
Earthly
things
,
and
Human
Experience
tells
us
,
how
far
this
Tyranny
upon
Man
so
prevails
,
that
their
luxuriant
Appetite
,
never
suffer
them
to
be
at
ease
,
but
either
after
the
quantity
or
variety
of
eating
and
drinking
,
they
are
hurryed
with
further
desire
,
and
thereby
often
miserably
loaded
with
hurtful
diseases
,
thus
delicate
Mortals
are
plunged
in
misery
,
by
that
they
so
much
delight
in
,
this
was
the
Case
of
the
Rich
Glutton
in
the
Gospel
,
but
on
the
other
hand
,
the
Saints
in
Heaven
are
not
Afflicted
with
troublesom
Appetites
,
for
they
feed
on
the
Manna
,
in
the
midst
of
the
Paradise
of
God
,
for
they
shall
Hunger
no
more
,
nor
Thirst
any
more
,
for
the
Lamb
shall
feed
them
,
and
lead
them
to
living
Fountains
of
Water
,
Rev.
21.4
,
6.
their
feeding
is
their
Eternal
beholding
God
and
the
Lamb
,
but
the
Wicked
feeds
on
the
Eternal
Wrath
of
God
,
if
any
Man
Worship
the
Beast
and
his
Image
,
and
receive
his
mark
on
his
Forehead
,
or
in
his
Hand
,
the
same
shall
drink
of
the
Wine
of
the
Wrath
of
God
,
which
is
poured
out
into
the
Cup
of
his
Indignation
,
and
he
shall
be
Tormented
with
fire
and
brimstone
,
in
the
presence
of
the
Holy
Angels
,
and
in
the
presence
of
the
Lamb
,
Rev.
14.9
,
10.
Thirdly
,
The
third
Branch
of
the
Lusts
of
the
Flesh
,
is
that
insatiable
Appetite
,
the
World
hath
after
the
Riches
of
this
Life
:
what
hath
already
been
said
of
the
uncertainty
,
emptiness
and
vanities
of
Human
Riches
,
in
the
foregoing
case
of
the
Rich
Glutton
,
and
the
many
Instances
of
that
Nature
,
may
give
the
Complexion
of
that
State
:
and
what
Christ
saith
of
the
Rich
Man
,
that
it
is
hard
for
a
Rich
Man
to
enter
into
the
Kingdom
of
Heaven
,
and
that
the
Rich
have
received
their
Consolation
and
Portion
in
this
Life
,
do
all
sufficiently
illustrate
the
Contemptibleness
and
Misery
of
that
Life
,
if
not
rich
towards
God
;
but
on
the
other
Hand
,
Blessed
are
the
poor
in
Spirit
,
for
theirs
is
the
Kingdom
of
God
,
Mat.
5.3
.
Christians
though
never
so
poor
in
this
World
,
have
all
things
in
Christ
,
They
are
Sons
and
Heirs
of
God
,
and
joynt
Heirs
with
Christ
,
Rom.
8.17
,
32.
all
which
shew
how
far
the
State
of
the
Godly
,
though
Poor
in
this
Life
,
exceed
the
Condition
of
the
wicked
,
though
rich
as
Craesus
,
if
not
rich
towards
God
.
Fourthly
,
the
fourth
Branch
of
the
Lusts
of
the
Flesh
,
is
the
pleasure
Men
in
this
World
take
in
Relations
,
Friends
,
and
Companions
:
but
what
is
said
before
of
this
,
what
Christ
saith
,
who
loveth
Father
,
Children
,
Relations
,
Life
it self
,
or
any
thing
else
better
than
him
,
is
not
worthy
of
him
,
and
whosoever
looseth
any
of
these
things
for
his
sake
,
shall
have
double
in
Heaven
,
is
sufficient
to
give
us
a
Parallel
of
the
State
of
the
Godly
and
the
Wicked
,
who
Lust
after
the
Flesh
;
but
let
us
see
what
account
the
Apostle
gives
of
a
far
better
exchange
the
Saints
have
made
of
the
choicest
of
Companions
,
but
we
are
come
into
Mount
Sion
,
the
City
of
the
living
God
,
the
Heavenly
Jerusalem
,
unto
an
innumerable
Company
of
Angels
,
into
the
general
Assembly
and
Church
of
the
First-born
,
which
are
written
in
Heaven
,
and
to
God
the
Judge
of
all
,
and
to
the
Spirits
of
Just
Men
made
perfect
,
and
to
Jesus
the
Mediator
of
the
New
Covenant
,
and
to
the
Blood
of
sprinkling
,
Heb.
12.22
,
23
,
24.
David
was
weary
of
the
Society
of
wicked
Men
,
wo
is
me
,
that
I
dwell
in
Mesheck
,
and
Sojourn
in
the
Tents
of
Cedar
;
so
when
the
Saints
are
sure
that
he
that
sitteth
on
the
Throne
shall
dwell
with
them
,
they
will
freely
part
with
the
Company
of
Sinful
Mortals
,
Ps.
120.5
.
The
Lusts
of
the
Eyes
being
the
second
part
of
the
Worlds
Inventory
,
we
shall
examine
it
with
the
excellent
discovery
of
the
Saints
Light
,
the
Eye
being
the
more
curious
and
choice
Organ
of
Natural
and
Sensual
Understanding
and
Delight
,
the
right
Frame
and
Complexion
thereof
affords
a
Man
the
greatest
Satisfaction
of
all
Sensual
Faculties
,
and
yet
we
see
how
frail
and
weak
it
is
at
best
,
soonest
and
easiest
wounded
and
diminished
by
Age
or
Accidents
,
and
must
needs
have
supports
by
glasses
in
Old
Age
,
or
otherwise
,
and
at
last
it
wholy
fails
at
Death
,
whereby
we
find
these
two
defects
in
it
.
First
,
It
is
but
weak
.
Secondly
,
It
altogether
fails
at
Death
.
The
Silver
Threads
are
cut
,
and
the
Golden
Bowl
broken
at
the
Well
,
Ecl.
12.
to
6.
read
all
.
In
these
Considerations
,
the
godly
have
much
the
Advantage
,
for
when
inlightned
they
are
made
of
a
spiritual
Frame
strong
and
vigorous
,
as
being
built
on
Christ
the
Rock
of
Ages
by
Faith
,
and
when
renewed
in
him
,
and
Translated
into
Glory
,
can
admit
of
no
defect
,
nor
be
subject
to
any
Infirmity
,
you
hath
he
quickened
,
who
were
once
Dead
in
sin
,
he
hath
quickened
us
together
in
Christ
,
Eph.
2.1
.
As
Christ
being
once
raised
from
the
Dead
,
was
reed
of
all
further
Natural
Infirmities
,
even
so
renewed
Sinners
even
in
this
Life
,
have
the
Cataracts
and
Scales
of
Natural
Darkness
taken
off
,
as
spiritually
enlightned
,
and
made
partakers
of
the
Divine
Nature
,
and
are
taught
to
see
and
understand
the
Mysteries
of
God
and
Godliness
,
which
the
Natural
Man
knoweth
not
,
nor
can
understand
;
to
be
Carnally
minded
is
Death
,
but
to
be
Spiritually
minded
is
Life
and
Peace
,
because
the
Carnal
Mind
is
Enmity
against
God
,
for
it
is
not
subject
to
the
Law
of
God
,
neither
indeed
can
he
,
the
Carnal
Man
receiveth
not
the
things
of
God
,
for
they
are
foolishness
unto
him
,
neither
can
he
know
them
,
because
they
are
Spiritually
discerned
,
but
he
that
is
Spiritual
,
judgeth
all
things
,
Rom.
8.6
,
7.
for
who
have
known
the
mind
of
the
Lord
,
that
he
may
instruct
him
?
but
we
have
the
mind
of
Christ
,
1
Cor.
2.14
,
15
,
16.
Thus
Christians
having
the
Eyes
of
their
Understanding
enlightned
,
they
can
see
and
understand
distinctly
,
for
they
walk
and
see
by
Faith
,
and
not
by
Sense
,
and
being
here
as
to
the
World
Strangers
,
and
not
minding
the
World
in
a
Carnal
Method
,
as
Worldlings
do
,
and
as
dis
interessed
,
they
do
impartially
make
the
more
certain
observation
and
judgment
of
things
of
this
Life
,
therefore
we
are
always
confident
,
knowing
that
while
in
the
Body
,
we
are
absent
from
the
Lord
,
for
we
walk
by
Faith
,
not
by
Sight
,
we
are
confident
and
willing
to
be
absent
from
the
Body
,
and
be
present
with
the
Lord
,
2
Cor.
5.9
.
The
Saints
have
yet
a
further
excellency
in
their
sight
,
for
when
they
are
Spiritualized
in
this
Life
,
and
the
natural
ignorance
taken
off
by
their
ingraftment
in
Christ
,
when
these
Silver
Threads
are
cut
,
they
are
enlightned
with
the
knowledge
and
sight
which
fails
not
,
and
united
to
Christ
,
that
first
and
Original
Light
,
and
their
knowledge
is
eternal
and
unextinguishable
,
and
augmented
to
the
seeing
,
not
only
in
part
as
in
this
Life
,
but
to
know
as
they
are
known
,
and
to
see
as
they
seen
eternally
in
the
Heavens
,
that
they
all
may
be
one
,
as
thou
Father
art
in
me
,
and
I
in
thee
,
that
they
also
may
be
one
in
us
,
that
they
may
be
perfect
in
one
.
We
know
in
part
,
and
we
Prophesie
in
part
;
but
when
that
which
is
perfect
is
come
,
then
that
which
is
in
part
shall
be
done
away
;
when
I
was
a
Child
,
I
spoke
as
a
Child
,
I
understood
as
a
Child
,
I
thought
as
a
Child
,
but
when
I
became
a
Man
,
I
put
away
Childish
things
,
for
now
we
see
through
a
glass
darkly
,
but
then
face
to
face
,
now
I
know
in
part
,
but
then
shall
I
know
,
even
as
also
I
am
known
,
1
Cor.
13.9
,
10
,
11
,
12.
In
this
side
of
time
,
our
Eyes
are
blurred
with
Sorrow
and
Grief
,
and
our
sight
marred
,
but
in
the
Translation
,
all
Tears
shall
be
wiped
away
from
our
Eyes
,
there
shall
be
no
night
there
,
they
shall
need
no
Candle
,
nor
light
of
Sun
or
Moon
,
for
the
Lord
giveth
them
Light
.
Hence
plainly
may
appear
,
the
great
difference
between
the
Lusts
of
the
Eyes
,
in
a
Carnal
Man
,
and
the
Transcendent
excellencies
of
the
sight
of
the
Saints
in
glory
,
for
that
the
Carnal
Eye
of
the
Body
can
only
reach
sensual
Objects
,
and
that
under
great
Infirmities
and
Weakness
,
but
the
Spiritual
Light
reacheth
Heavenly
Objects
,
and
that
in
full
extent
,
and
continues
its
strength
to
all
Eternity
.
The
last
thing
which
makes
up
the
Worlds
glory
and
excellency
,
is
the
Pride
of
Life
,
by
which
may
be
understood
all
Worldly
Honour
,
Credit
,
Titles
,
and
Preferments
,
which
do
chiefly
consist
,
either
in
naked
Titles
of
Honour
,
or
Titles
with
Preferment
and
Benefit
attending
them
,
in
both
which
respects
,
we
shall
find
that
of
the
glorified
Saints
,
infinitely
excell
all
that
can
be
pretended
from
the
World
.
Worldly
Titles
of
Honour
,
of
the
Highest
Elevation
or
Degree
,
as
Dukes
,
Kings
,
Emperors
,
and
such
like
,
are
splendid
in
Carnal
Fancy
,
but
having
no
intrinsick
value
,
depending
only
upon
the
frothy
Opinion
of
others
,
the
professors
thereof
may
fall
from
them
,
into
more
Contempt
than
they
were
in
esteem
by
reason
of
their
Titles
,
Power
and
Glory
,
as
daily
experience
teacheth
,
but
the
Saints
are
Sons
and
Heirs
of
God
,
and
joynt
Heirs
with
Jesus
Christ
,
and
their
Names
,
Titles
and
Dignities
are
entred
in
the
Records
of
Heaven
,
and
they
are
Sealed
with
Truth
that
cannot
lye
,
The
grace
and
calling
of
God
is
without
Repentance
.
To
him
that
overcometh
,
will
I
give
a
New
Name
,
better
than
the
Name
of
Sons
and
Daughters
,
the
Name
of
God
,
and
the
City
of
God
which
cometh
down
from
Heaven
,
this
is
more
Honourable
,
than
that
of
the
Order
of
St.
George
,
or
St.
Andrews
,
or
any
of
the
most
splendid
Dignities
on
Earth
.
Rev.
3.12
.
These
Titles
are
not
only
glorious
,
though
not
made
up
of
the
vain
and
flattering
notions
of
Carnal
fancies
,
and
outward
gaity
and
shew
,
but
are
also
accompanyed
with
the
richest
Preferments
,
and
greatest
profit
;
such
as
are
thus
dignified
with
the
Name
of
God
on
them
,
are
in
the
Presence
Chamber
continually
,
before
the
Throne
of
God
Day
and
Night
,
and
he
that
sitteth
on
the
Throne
,
dwelleth
amongst
them
,
they
shall
Hunger
no
more
,
neither
Thirst
any
more
,
neither
shall
the
Sun
light
on
them
,
or
any
Heat
,
Rev.
7.15
,
16
▪
17.
Though
these
be
not
eminent
Titles
,
yet
not
all
,
and
what
the
richest
,
greatest
,
and
most
generous
Princes
on
Earth
cannot
give
,
the
Lord
gives
to
the
Saints
,
he
makes
them
Sons
and
Heirs
of
his
Everlasting
Glory
,
he
that
overcometh
,
shall
inherit
all
things
,
and
he
shall
be
my
Son
,
and
I
will
be
his
God
,
Rev.
21.7
.
If
ye
be
risen
with
Christ
,
then
are
ye
Heirs
according
to
his
promise
,
and
joynt
Heirs
with
Christ
,
and
because
ye
are
Sons
,
God
hath
sent
forth
this
Spirit
of
his
Son
into
your
Hearts
,
whereby
ye
cry
Abba
Father
,
wherefore
thou
art
no
more
a
Servant
,
but
a
Son
,
and
if
a
Son
,
then
a
Heir
of
God
through
Christ
,
Rom.
8.15
,
17
,
26.
He
maketh
his
Saints
Co-partners
of
his
own
glory
with
the
Father
,
and
placeth
them
to
sit
on
the
Throne
with
himself
,
and
The
glory
which
thou
gavest
me
,
I
have
given
them
,
that
they
may
be
one
,
even
as
we
are
one
,
Jo.
17.22
,
23
,
24.
To
him
that
overcometh
,
will
I
grant
to
sit
with
me
on
my
Throne
,
,
even
as
I
overcame
,
and
am
set
down
with
my
Father
in
his
Throne
,
Rev.
3.21
.
Hence
we
see
how
far
all
the
Glory
,
Grandure
and
Enjoyments
of
this
Life
,
come
short
to
that
inheritance
in
Heaven
,
and
expectation
of
Believers
.
Having
thus
viewed
the
emptiness
of
all
these
Carnal
and
Earthly
pretentions
,
with
the
fulness
of
the
Saints
inheritance
,
we
come
now
to
the
answer
of
these
three
foregoing
Objections
.
Object
.
Frst
,
The
Scope
of
the
first
being
,
that
the
Kingdom
of
Heaven
is
to
be
purchased
on
hard
Terms
,
by
the
loss
of
all
the
Comforts
,
and
what
's
dear
in
the
World
,
and
that
such
Doctrine
is
Discourageable
,
and
inclines
Men
to
to
a
taking
up
with
,
and
delighting
in
the
pleasures
of
the
Flesh
,
by
Solomons
advice
,
rather
than
in
the
loss
thereof
,
anxiously
to
seek
after
so
hard
a
bargain
,
as
the
Kingdom
of
Heaven
.
Answ.
In
answer
to
which
,
we
must
lead
the
Objector
back
to
the
Survey
and
Consideration
of
the
two
things
in
Competition
,
viz.
Worldly
Enjoyments
,
and
things
of
eternal
Life
,
and
when
the
vanity
,
uncertainty
,
and
emptiness
of
the
first
is
considered
,
and
compared
with
the
infinite
excellencies
,
and
fulness
in
the
last
,
and
as
Heaven
is
of
more
value
than
Earth
,
so
these
earthly
things
must
be
of
less
esteem
,
than
these
Heavenly
,
and
seeing
in
Merchandise
,
and
good
Husbandry
,
the
value
of
the
thing
in
purchase
is
considerable
,
beyond
the
price
,
or
in
ballance
with
it
,
in
prospect
of
the
advantages
that
may
accrew
;
so
that
in
reason
,
it
cannot
be
pretended
,
that
the
getting
of
Heaven
in
all
the
glorious
excellencies
thereof
,
can
be
a
hard
bargain
,
though
the
World
under
its
best
pretentions
,
should
be
given
in
purchase
,
For
what
hath
a
Man
profited
,
if
he
gain
the
whole
World
,
and
lose
his
own
Soul
,
Mat.
16.26
.
Secondly
,
Consider
God
is
the
Author
of
life
,
made
Heaven
and
Earth
,
and
disposes
of
it
at
his
pleasure
,
hath
he
not
then
the
Terms
in
his
own
hand
?
must
we
cut
and
carve
,
and
make
bargains
for
our selves
,
and
of
our
side
only
?
must
we
have
Heaven
and
Eternal
Life
,
on
our
Terms
,
or
on
Gods
Terms
?
as
he
have
the
World
to
us
freely
,
he
may
make
what
Terms
he
pleaseth
,
and
if
we
will
not
close
with
God
on
his
Terms
,
we
may
,
and
must
go
without
the
bargain
.
And
these
are
Christs
Terms
,
he
that
taketh
not
up
his
Cross
Daily
,
and
followeth
not
me
,
is
not
worthy
of
me
,
Mat.
10.38
.
Thirdly
,
This
Doctrine
of
self-denyal
,
Crucifying
the
Word
,
and
Mortification
neither
doth
,
or
should
discourage
from
the
purchase
of
Heaven
,
for
that
it
doth
not
forbid
the
use
,
or
comfort
of
the
Creature
,
but
commands
that
it
be
used
aright
,
according
to
the
Will
of
God
,
Whatsoever
is
sold
in
the
shambles
,
that
eat
asking
no
question
for
Conscience
sake
,
the
Earth
is
the
Lords
,
and
the
fulness
thereof
,
1
Cor.
10.25
,
26.
We
are
not
forbid
the
use
,
but
the
abuse
of
the
Creature
,
we
are
Commanded
to
Crucifie
the
flesh
,
and
the
Lusts
thereof
;
but
we
are
not
commanded
to
destroy
Nature
,
or
Despise
the
Moderate
use
of
the
Creatures
,
for
our
Moderate
and
Temperate
Subsistance
,
but
forbidden
the
Ryoting
of
the
Creatures
on
our
Lusts
;
and
though
many
of
Gods
People
,
do
voluntarily
abstain
from
the
abuse
and
superfluous
use
of
the
Creature
,
or
that
by
his
Providence
,
the
plenty
thereof
may
some
time
be
restrained
from
them
,
even
to
streights
,
yet
he
supplieth
that
with
the
Blessing
of
a
Contented
Submission
,
and
teacheth
how
to
want
,
and
how
to
abound
,
and
in
every
Condition
therewith
to
be
content
,
Phi
4.11
,
12.
and
leadeth
them
to
a
dependance
on
himself
,
that
he
will
not
suffer
them
to
be
Tempted
above
measure
,
but
that
with
every
Temptation
,
he
will
give
an
outgate
,
that
they
may
be
able
to
bear
it
,
1
Cor.
10.13
.
And
make
them
wait
on
the
appointed
time
for
the
vision
,
in
their
greatest
streights
,
Hab.
2
,
3.
We
are
not
forbid
the
moderate
use
of
the
World
,
for
supply
of
our
Necessities
,
as
Mortals
,
when
used
in
the
fear
of
God
,
and
in
Faith
of
Jesus
Christ
,
but
we
are
forbidden
placing
our
Affections
on
Earthly
things
,
when
they
come
in
Competition
with
Christ
,
his
Honour
,
and
Interest
,
and
clog
our
desires
and
duties
towards
God
,
so
as
not
to
set
his
glory
before
us
,
as
the
main
design
in
every
thing
.
Fourthly
,
Solomons
Advice
is
mistaken
,
as
if
he
he
should
encourage
Men
to
satiate
,
and
delight
themselves
,
only
in
the
Pleasures
and
Enjoyments
of
the
Creature
,
without
Dependance
on
God
,
or
to
take
that
of
the
Creature
for
their
all
,
and
not
mind
future
Happiness
;
he
only
in
experience
of
Humane
vanities
,
reproves
Mens
resting
on
the
Creature
,
as
making
an
Idol
thereof
,
and
adviseth
the
moderate
use
of
it
,
without
anxiety
,
in
reproof
of
the
Worldlings
,
who
in
the
too
excessive
affection
of
the
Creature
,
take
not
the
free
and
thankful
enjoyment
of
it
,
but
Covetously
hoards
it
up
,
and
makes
a
God
of
it
,
which
he
accounts
foolishness
,
and
warmly
reproves
resting
on
Creature
delights
,
Eccl.
11.8
,
9.
Object
.
The
second
Objection
is
,
that
the
Doctrine
of
Saints
sufferings
,
seems
contrary
to
Scripture
,
which
in
many
places
promise
peace
,
Tranquility
and
Protection
,
and
plenty
to
the
Church
and
People
of
God
.
Answ.
This
is
easily
answered
,
for
either
these
promises
are
to
the
Church
and
People
of
the
Jews
,
all
which
were
conditional
on
their
Obedience
,
and
performed
to
them
,
when
in
their
Duty
,
and
afterwards
upon
their
Repentance
,
until
their
falling
off
in
Crucifying
the
Lord
of
Glory
;
however
,
they
are
still
the
People
of
Promise
,
and
in
his
own
time
,
he
will
bring
them
to
his
Marvelous
light
,
and
shew
them
his
Salvation
.
Secondly
,
In
no
place
of
Scripture
,
hath
the
Lord
promised
a
constant
Tyde
of
Temporary
Mercies
,
but
upon
their
continuing
in
Duties
,
and
he
hath
reserved
to
himself
the
giving
and
taking
them
away
,
at
his
Will
and
Pleasure
,
and
for
his
own
ends
in
his
Divine
Wisdom
,
and
no
Man
can
pretend
to
that
Innocence
,
but
he
must
with
David
,
and
the
Church
,
confess
,
in
Righteousness
hast
thou
Corrected
me
,
less
than
mine
Iniquities
do
deserve
,
La.
1.18
.
Cha.
3.39
.
So
we
may
conclude
our
wants
,
Afflictions
,
and
Chastisements
are
from
the
Hands
of
Justice
for
Sin
.
Thirdly
,
Although
the
Lord
often
brings
his
best
People
under
sore
Afflictions
,
Troubles
,
and
Wants
,
as
experience
of
all
Ages
teach
us
,
yet
all
this
is
in
love
and
mercy
,
and
but
for
a
short
time
,
to
convince
them
of
,
and
bring
them
from
their
sins
,
and
to
wean
their
Hearts
from
the
World
,
and
to
wind
them
up
to
himself
by
Repentance
,
and
to
draw
their
Hearts
more
eagerly
after
him
,
the
Kingdom
of
God
and
Righteousness
;
and
as
a
tender
hearted
Father
leaves
not
the
Child
altogether
unpunished
,
yet
he
corrects
in
measure
,
thus
the
Lords
exercising
his
Peoples
Faith
,
Patience
,
and
Obedience
,
can
never
be
said
to
be
their
Discouragement
,
or
contrary
to
any
of
his
gracious
promises
to
them
in
Scripture
,
but
should
rather
be
atributed
to
that
gracious
promise
of
never
leaving
or
forsaking
of
them
,
Jer.
30.11
.
chap.
31.18
,
19
,
20.
Isa.
43.2
.
And
in
his
chastising
of
them
,
he
distinguisheth
between
them
and
Bastards
,
Heb.
12.7
,
8
,
9.
But
on
the
other
hand
,
it
is
the
unhappy
Lot
of
the
Wicked
,
to
be
let
run
on
in
all
manner
of
Ryot
without
punishment
,
and
their
Eyes
to
stand
out
with
fatness
,
to
be
given
over
to
their
own
Hearts
Lusts
,
to
their
utter
destruction
,
and
to
be
given
over
to
a
reprobate
sense
,
and
to
take
no
pains
upon
them
,
but
gives
them
leave
to
swallow
down
the
Consolation
of
their
Lusts
,
with
the
bitter
Pill
of
Eternal
wo.
Wo
to
you
that
are
rich
,
for
you
have
received
your
consolation
,
wo
unto
you
that
are
full
,
for
ye
shall
be
hungry
;
wo
to
you
that
laugh
now
,
for
ye
shall
weep
;
wo
unto
you
when
all
men
shall
speak
well
of
you
,
for
so
did
their
Fathers
to
the
false
Prophets
,
Luke
6.24
,
25
,
26.
Job
21.30
.
Obj.
The
third
Objection
is
,
This
Doctrine
seems
to
be
contrary
to
,
and
disparageable
of
the
Nature
of
God
,
who
is
holy
,
loving
,
just
,
and
tender
hearted
,
to
suffer
his
own
Children
,
who
love
,
and
serve
him
best
,
to
be
hampered
with
all
the
ill
usage
of
Mortal
Life
,
yea
put
to
Death
for
his
sake
,
and
amongst
men
it
would
be
great
ingratitude
for
a
Man
to
suffer
his
Children
and
best
Friends
to
be
thus
used
?
Answ.
The
Lords
suffering
his
Children
to
lye
for
some
time
under
the
smart
of
the
Rod
,
can
never
be
imputed
to
his
want
of
tenderness
for
them
;
for
as
a
Father
can
hear
the
complaints
of
a
Disobedient
Child
under
correction
,
at
the
same
time
his
Bowels
of
Compassion
turn
after
him
,
and
yet
he
Corrects
,
the
Physitian
loves
and
takes
care
of
the
Patient
,
though
he
will
give
him
no
Cordial
until
the
Physick
work
,
neither
will
the
Chirurgeon
take
off
the
Plaisters
though
they
smart
,
until
the
wound
be
clean
and
whole
;
so
the
Lord
suffereth
the
Rod
of
Afflictions
to
work
up
the
sinner
to
a
Conviction
,
that
the
Cordials
of
his
Love
when
reconciled
,
may
be
more
accepted
of
,
notwithstanding
in
the
mean
time
his
Compassion
faileth
not
;
In
all
their
afflictions
he
was
afflicted
,
and
the
Angel
of
his
Presence
saved
them
,
in
his
love
and
in
his
pity
be
redeemed
them
,
and
bore
them
all
the
Days
of
Old
,
Isaiah
63.9
.
How
shall
I
give
thee
up
O
Ephraim
?
how
shall
I
deliver
thee
O
Israel
?
how
shall
I
make
thee
as
Zadma
?
how
shall
I
set
thee
as
Zeboim
?
my
Heart
is
turned
within
me
,
my
repentings
are
kindled
,
Hos
11.8
.
I
have
heard
Ephraim
bemoaning
himself
thus
,
thou
hast
chastised
me
and
I
was
chastised
,
as
a
Bullock
unaccustomed
to
the
Yoak
:
is
Ephraim
my
dear
Son
,
is
he
a
pleasant
Child
?
for
since
I
spoke
against
him
,
I
do
earnestly
remember
him
still
,
therefore
,
my
Bowels
are
troubled
for
him
,
I
will
surely
have
mercy
upon
him
nevertheless
,
I
will
correct
thee
in
measure
and
not
leave
thee
altogether
unpunished
,
Jer.
30.11
.
chap.
31.18
,
19
,
20.
Secondly
;
The
Lord
cannot
be
counted
unkind
,
much
less
ungrateful
to
his
Children
,
when
for
a
moment
he
chastiseth
them
,
and
recompenseth
with
eternal
Salvation
.
I
reckon
that
the
sufferings
of
this
present
Life
which
are
but
for
a
moment
,
are
not
worthy
to
be
compared
to
the
Glory
that
shall
be
revealed
in
us
,
Rom.
8.18
.
For
our
light
afflictions
which
are
but
for
a
moment
,
work
for
us
a
far
more
exceeding
and
eternal
weight
of
Glory
,
while
we
look
not
after
these
things
which
are
seen
,
but
after
these
things
which
are
not
seen
;
things
which
are
seen
are
temporal
,
but
things
not
seen
Eternal
,
2
Cor.
14.17
,
18.
For
a
small
moment
have
I
forsaken
thee
,
but
with
great
Mercies
will
I
gather
thee
,
in
a
little
wrath
I
hid
my self
from
thee
for
a
moment
,
but
with
everlasting
kindness
will
I
have
mercy
upon
thee
,
saith
the
Lord
,
Isa.
54.7
,
8.
For
his
anger
endureth
but
for
a
moment
,
in
his
favour
is
Life
,
weeping
may
endure
for
a
Night
but
Joy
cometh
in
the
Morning
,
Psal.
30.5
.
Thus
then
the
Lord
by
his
temporary
Chastisements
cannot
be
said
unkind
or
ungrateful
,
to
the
best
of
Saints
;
when
he
exchangeth
the
momentany
afflictions
with
Oceans
of
his
goodness
;
In
thy
presence
is
fulness
of
Joy
,
and
at
thy
right
hand
are
pleasures
for
evermore
,
Psal.
16.11
.
Besides
all
this
,
Consider
the
Godly's
stumbling
at
the
Wickeds
Prosperity
;
Ye
have
said
it
is
in
vain
to
serve
God
,
and
what
profit
is
it
that
we
have
kept
his
Ordinance
,
and
that
we
have
walked
mournfully
before
the
Lord
of
Hosts
,
and
now
we
call
the
Proud
happy
,
and
they
that
work
Wickedness
are
set
up
,
yea
they
that
tempt
God
are
even
delivered
?
Mal.
3.14
,
15.
Job
that
Pattern
of
Wisdom
,
Patience
,
and
Experience
gives
also
an
account
of
the
prosperous
state
of
the
Wicked
,
and
their
arrogancy
against
God
.
And
in
the
second
part
he
gives
an
account
of
their
end
;
Job
21.
to
16.
thus
,
Their
Candle
is
put
out
,
destruction
cometh
on
them
,
God
distributeth
on
them
sorrows
in
his
anger
,
they
are
like
the
Chaff
before
the
Wind
,
his
Iniquities
are
stored
up
against
his
Children
,
his
Eyes
shall
see
his
destruction
,
and
he
shall
drink
of
the
wrath
of
the
Almighty
,
what
pleasure
shall
he
have
in
his
house
when
his
Months
are
cut
off
in
the
midst
of
them
?
the
wicked
is
reserved
to
the
day
of
Destruction
,
they
shall
be
he
brought
forth
to
the
day
of
wrath
,
Job
21.16
,
to
end
.
See
the
Issue
of
the
Rich
Glutton
clothed
in
Purple
and
fairing
daintily
,
and
poor
Lazarus
begging
the
Crumbs
at
his
gate
,
and
the
Dogs
licking
his
Sores
;
remember
that
thou
in
thy
Life
,
receivedest
thy
good
things
and
likewise
Lazarus
evil
things
,
but
now
he
is
comforted
and
thou
art
tormented
,
Luke
16.19
,
to
end
.
Hence
we
may
clearly
see
Gods
bounty
and
gratitude
to
his
People
,
and
well
may
they
relye
on
his
promises
of
rich
rewards
,
for
their
Faith
and
Patient
sufferings
for
him
.
Verily
I
say
unto
you
,
that
ye
who
have
followed
me
in
the
Regeneration
,
when
the
Son
of
Man
shall
sit
in
the
Throne
of
his
glory
,
ye
shall
also
sit
on
Twelve
Thrones
,
Judging
the
Twelve
Tribes
of
Israel
,
and
every
one
that
hath
forsaken
Houses
or
Brethren
,
or
Sisters
,
Father
,
Mother
,
or
Children
,
or
Lands
for
my
sake
,
shall
receive
one
hundred-fold
,
and
shall
inherit
everlasting
Life
,
Mat.
19.28
,
29.
The
Godly
may
be
persecuted
and
suffer
Death
,
but
shall
be
happy
in
their
Death
;
Blessed
are
they
that
dye
in
the
Lord
,
they
cease
from
their
Labour
and
their
Works
follow
them
.
And
this
is
their
reward
,
these
are
they
which
come
out
of
great
Tribulation
,
and
have
washed
their
Robes
,
and
made
them
white
in
the
Blood
of
the
Lamb
,
therefore
are
they
before
the
Throne
of
God
,
and
serve
him
day
and
night
in
his
Temple
,
and
he
that
sitteth
on
the
Throne
shall
dwell
among
them
,
they
hunger
no
more
,
neither
thirst
any
more
,
neither
shall
the
Sun
light
on
them
,
or
any
heat
,
for
the
Lamb
which
is
in
the
midst
of
the
Throne
shall
feed
them
,
and
lead
them
into
living
Fountains
of
Waters
,
and
God
shall
wipe
away
all
Tears
from
their
Eyes
,
Rev.
7.14
,
15
,
16.
Is
not
here
a
fair
recompence
for
all
possible
tribulations
,
losses
,
crosses
and
sufferings
?
And
on
the
other
hand
see
the
end
of
all
the
voluptuous
pleasures
and
enjoyments
of
the
Wicked
.
If
any
man
worship
the
Beast
and
his
Image
,
and
receive
his
mark
in
his
forehead
,
or
in
his
hand
,
the
same
shall
drink
of
the
Wine
of
the
wrath
of
God
,
which
is
poured
out
without
mixture
,
into
the
Cup
of
his
Indignation
,
and
he
shall
be
tormented
with
fire
and
brimstone
in
the
presence
of
the
Holy
Angels
,
and
in
the
presence
of
the
Lamb
,
and
the
smoak
of
their
torment
ascendeth
up
for
ever
and
ever
,
Rev.
14.9
,
10
,
11.
And
they
shall
go
forth
and
look
on
the
Carcasses
of
men
that
have
transgressed
against
me
,
for
their
worm
shall
not
dye
and
their
Fire
shall
not
be
quenched
,
and
they
shall
be
an
abhorring
to
all
flesh
,
Isa.
66.2
,
4.
But
on
the
other
hand
we
have
the
further
comfort
of
the
Godly
;
Hear
ye
the
Word
of
the
Lord
ye
that
tremble
at
his
Word
,
your
Brethren
that
hated
you
,
that
cast
you
out
for
my
names
sake
,
said
,
let
the
Lord
be
glorified
;
but
he
shall
appear
to
your
joy
and
they
shall
be
ashamed
,
Isa.
66.5
.
And
then
shall
the
Godly
see
the
accomplishment
of
these
evangelical
Prophecies
.
My
Servants
shall
sing
for
joy
of
Heart
,
but
ye
shall
cry
for
sorrow
of
Heart
,
and
howl
for
vexation
of
Spirit
,
and
leave
your
name
for
a
Curse
to
my
chosen
,
Isa.
59.18
,
to
22.
chap.
65.14
,
15.
and
have
all
the
other
comfortable
Promises
and
Prophecies
made
clear
to
them
,
Isa.
50.
all
.
chap.
60.
chap.
61
,
chap.
62.
chap.
63.
chap.
65.
chap.
66.
As
we
have
viewed
mans
state
from
the
beginning
,
and
traced
the
steps
of
his
toilsom
Pilgrimage
,
to
his
reconciliation
to
God
by
Jesus
Christ
,
and
placed
him
in
the
state
of
Adoption
by
the
Covenant
of
Peace
,
we
come
in
the
next
place
to
consider
the
difference
of
mans
estate
in
the
first
Adam
,
and
his
sure
and
happy
condition
in
the
second
Adam
Jesus
Christ
the
Mediator
.
Man
in
his
first
Creation
while
in
obedience
,
was
the
Darling
of
God
,
Head
and
Lord
of
all
the
Creatures
on
Earth
,
and
had
the
priviledge
of
self
pleasing
in
all
the
Creatures
,
(
under
restriction
of
the
Command
,
)
but
lusting
against
the
command
and
exceeding
his
bounds
,
broke
the
Chain
of
obedience
and
fell
under
the
Curse
:
and
thus
soon
after
his
being
made
Lord
over
the
Creatures
,
his
concupiscence
and
ambition
of
enjoying
more
,
and
knowing
more
than
what
was
allowed
to
him
,
by
the
Justice
of
God
for
his
presumption
,
he
is
deprived
of
his
soveraignty
over
the
other
Creatures
;
whereas
before
they
were
subject
to
him
,
he
and
they
also
are
subjected
to
the
Curse
of
Enmity
;
I
will
put
enmity
between
thy
Seed
and
her
Seed
,
it
shall
bruise
thy
Head
,
and
thou
shalt
bruise
its
Heel
.
Cursed
be
the
Ground
for
thy
sake
,
in
sorrow
shalt
thou
eat
of
it
all
the
days
of
thy
life
,
Gen.
3.14
,
to
20.
Whereas
upon
the
other
hand
,
such
who
have
obtained
mercy
to
be
within
the
new
Covenant
of
Peace
through
Jesus
Christ
,
are
founded
upon
surer
terms
of
an
everlasting
Covenant
that
cannot
fail
or
be
broken
,
and
those
within
it
cannot
miss
of
having
the
priviledges
and
advantages
thereof
,
and
these
principally
are
four
.
First
,
This
Covenant
is
everlasting
not
subject
to
change
or
alteration
.
Secondly
,
He
is
Faithful
with
whom
it
is
made
,
and
cannot
fail
in
his
performances
.
Thirdly
,
As
God
who
Covenants
with
his
People
,
is
faithful
,
able
,
and
willing
to
perform
on
his
part
,
so
he
fits
his
People
to
perform
on
their
parts
.
Fourthly
,
The
great
benefit
and
advantages
annexed
to
this
Covenant
eternal
Life
and
all
Happiness
.
First
,
This
Covenant
is
everlasting
,
how
great
a
consolation
must
it
be
to
Believers
,
that
they
are
not
only
reconciled
to
God
,
and
the
Curse
for
Disobedience
taken
off
by
Jesus
Christ
in
his
blood
,
but
also
to
be
within
an
everlasting
Covenant
with
God
,
and
have
the
Mediator
Jesus
Christ
to
make
continual
Intercession
for
them
,
for
when
we
were
without
strength
Christ
in
due
time
died
for
the
ungodly
,
when
we
were
yet
Sinners
Christ
Died
for
us
;
much
more
being
now
justified
by
his
Blood
,
we
shall
be
saved
from
wrath
through
him
;
if
when
we
were
Enemies
,
we
were
reconciled
by
his
Death
,
much
more
being
reconciled
we
shall
be
saved
by
his
Life
,
Rom.
5.6.7
,
8
,
9.
Wherein
God
willing
more
abundantly
,
to
shew
to
the
Heirs
of
Promise
,
the
Immutability
of
his
Counsel
,
confirmed
it
by
an
Oath
,
by
two
Immutable
things
in
which
it
was
impossible
for
God
to
lye
,
that
we
might
have
a
strong
consolation
,
who
have
fled
for
refuge
to
lay
hold
upon
the
hope
set
before
us
,
which
hope
we
have
,
as
an
Anchor
of
the
Soul
both
sure
and
stedfast
,
and
which
entreth
into
that
within
the
Vail
,
whether
the
fore-runner
is
for
us
entred
,
even
Jesus
made
an
High
Priest
for
ever
after
the
Order
of
Melchisedeck
,
Heb.
6.17
,
18
,
19
,
20.
For
this
cause
he
is
the
Mediator
of
the
New
Testament
,
that
by
means
of
his
Death
,
for
Redemption
of
the
Transgressions
that
were
under
the
first
Testament
,
they
which
are
called
may
receive
the
Promise
of
Eternal
Inheritance
,
for
Christ
is
not
entered
into
the
Holy
Places
made
with
Hands
,
which
are
the
figures
of
the
true
,
but
into
Heaven
it self
,
now
to
appear
in
the
presence
of
God
for
us
,
Heb.
9.15
,
25.
If
any
Man
sin
we
have
an
Advocate
with
the
Father
even
Jesus
Christ
the
Righteous
,
1
Joh.
2.1
.
The
whole
Scriptures
are
a
series
of
testimonies
of
this
everlasting
Covenant
with
Believers
.
I
will
betroath
thee
unto
me
for
ever
in
righteousness
,
in
judgment
,
in
loving
kindness
and
mercy
:
I
even
will
betroath
thee
unto
me
in
faithfulness
and
thou
shalt
know
the
Lord
.
Hos.
2.19
,
20.
This
shall
be
my
Covenant
,
not
after
the
manner
of
their
Fathers
,
but
a
new
Covenant
,
and
I
will
put
my
Law
in
their
inward
parts
,
and
write
it
in
their
Hearts
and
they
shall
be
my
People
,
and
I
will
be
their
God
,
Jer.
30.31
,
to
38.
They
shall
be
my
People
and
I
will
be
their
God
,
and
I
will
give
them
one
heart
and
one
way
,
that
they
may
fear
me
for
ever
,
for
the
good
of
them
and
their
Children
after
them
,
Jer.
32.38
,
39.
Secondly
,
God
is
faithful
,
therefore
this
Covenant
founded
upon
his
Promise
cannot
sail
,
The
gifts
and
calling
of
God
are
without
Repentance
,
Rom.
11.29
.
If
my
Covenant
be
not
with
Day
and
Night
,
and
if
I
have
not
appointed
the
Ordinances
of
Heaven
and
Earth
,
then
will
I
cast
away
the
Seed
of
Jacob
and
David
my
Servant
,
I
will
not
take
away
any
of
his
Seed
to
be
Rulers
over
the
Seed
of
Abraham
,
Isaac
and
Jacob
,
for
I
will
cause
their
Captivity
to
return
,
and
have
mercy
on
them
,
Heaven
and
Earth
shall
pass
away
,
but
one
Jot
of
my
word
shall
not
pass
away
,
Jer.
33.25
,
26.
Thirdly
,
The
third
and
main
point
in
this
Covenant
,
are
the
qualifications
given
by
God
to
man
to
perform
this
Covenant
,
for
He
it
is
that
works
all
our
works
in
us
,
in
him
we
live
move
and
have
our
Being
,
and
without
him
we
can
do
nothing
.
These
qualifications
are
principally
Faith
and
Holiness
.
Faith
by
the
Apostle
is
defined
,
The
Evidence
of
things
not
seen
,
the
Substance
of
things
hoped
for
,
Heb.
11.1
.
Faith
by
the
same
Apostle
elsewhere
is
thus
described
:
If
thou
wilt
confess
with
thy
Mouth
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ
,
and
believe
with
thy
Heart
,
that
God
hath
raised
him
up
from
the
Dead
,
thou
shalt
be
saved
,
for
with
the
Heart
man
believeth
unto
Righteousness
,
and
with
the
Mouth
.
Man's
confession
is
made
unto
Salvation
,
Rom.
10.9
.
So
that
Faith
is
the
giving
credit
to
the
Word
of
God
in
all
his
Judgments
,
Threatnings
,
Promises
,
and
disengaging
our
affections
to
sin
and
lusts
of
the
flesh
,
and
turning
to
God
with
all
our
Souls
,
Hearts
,
&
Minds
,
and
resting
confidently
and
quietly
on
the
Accomplishment
of
what
is
promised
,
patiently
waiting
for
the
same
,
and
this
grace
of
Faith
is
accomplished
,
and
wrought
in
the
Hearts
of
his
People
by
the
Spirit
of
God
;
by
Grace
you
are
saved
,
not
of
Works
,
lest
any
should
boast
,
but
by
Faith
in
Jesus
Christ
,
not
of
your selves
,
it
is
the
gift
of
God
,
Eph.
2.7
,
8
,
9.
and
this
Grace
of
Faith
,
hath
he
promised
in
his
New
Covenant
;
they
shall
be
my
People
,
and
I
will
be
their
God
,
and
I
will
give
them
one
Heart
,
and
one
way
,
that
they
may
fear
me
for
ever
,
for
the
good
of
them
,
and
their
Children
after
them
,
Jer.
32.38
,
39.
this
qualification
also
hath
he
promised
to
give
his
People
in
that
often
mentioned
Scripture
,
of
the
New
Covenant
,
A
New
Heart
,
a
New
Spirit
will
I
give
them
,
I
will
take
away
the
Stony
Heart
,
and
give
you
a
Heart
of
Flesh
,
and
put
my
Spirit
in
you
,
and
cause
you
to
walk
in
my
ways
,
and
ye
shall
keep
my
Judgments
,
and
do
them
,
Eze.
26.25
,
to
29.
of
this
grace
and
qualification
of
Faith
,
we
have
spoken
el●ewhere
.
The
Second
qualification
to
those
in
this
Covenant
is
Holiness
,
for
without
Holiness
,
it
is
impossible
to
please
God
:
of
this
grace
and
qualification
of
Godliness
,
we
have
spoken
elsewhere
.
The
Fourth
excellency
of
this
Covenant
,
are
the
many
Advantages
attending
it
,
which
may
briefly
be
summed
up
in
these
four
.
First
,
To
these
within
this
Covenant
belong
an
universal
Inheritance
of
all
things
.
Secondly
,
The
certainty
of
that
Inheritance
.
Thirdly
,
The
excellencies
of
the
Companions
of
that
Covenant
.
Fourthly
,
The
many
Priviledges
belonging
to
those
within
this
Covenant
.
Although
the
whole
Scriptures
are
full
of
the
great
excellencies
of
the
Heavenly
Inheritance
,
and
that
place
herein
is
verified
,
Eye
hath
not
seen
,
nor
Ear
heard
,
neither
hath
it
entred
into
the
Heart
of
Man
to
conceive
(
besides
thee
O
Lord
)
what
he
hath
prepared
,
for
those
that
wait
on
him
,
Is.
64.4
.
Ps.
31.19
.
however
they
may
be
thus
hinted
at
.
The
first
is
,
it
is
an
universal
Inheritance
,
He
that
spared
not
his
own
Son
,
but
freely
gave
him
up
for
us
all
,
how
shall
he
not
also
with
him
,
freely
give
us
all
things
?
Ro.
8.32
.
All
Monarchs
,
Princes
and
Propriators
of
the
Earth
,
have
certain
Confinements
,
and
limits
to
their
Territories
;
and
some
enjoy
,
what
others
cannot
pretend
unto
,
either
in
respect
of
the
extent
of
their
Countrys
,
or
Qualities
or
Wealth
thereof
;
but
none
can
pretend
in
the
right
of
their
Inheritance
or
Possessions
,
to
that
unlimitted
Interest
of
fulness
of
right
,
that
the
Partners
of
this
Covenant
may
;
for
in
Christ
Jesus
,
all
things
are
theirs
,
and
they
are
Heirs
of
all
things
,
and
shall
Inherit
all
things
,
Rev.
21.5
,
6.
But
of
him
are
ye
in
Christ
Jesus
,
who
of
God
is
made
to
us
Wisdom
,
Righteousness
,
Sanctification
,
and
Redemption
,
1
Cor.
1.30
.
Let
no
Man
glory
in
Man
,
all
things
are
yours
,
whether
Paul
,
Apollos
,
Cephas
,
or
the
World
,
Life
,
or
Death
,
or
things
present
,
or
things
to
come
,
all
are
yours
,
and
ye
are
Christs
,
and
Christ
is
Gods
,
1
Cor.
3.21
.
to
24.
Secondly
,
this
Covenant
is
certain
,
all
pretentions
of
right
,
or
possession
of
Earthly
things
,
are
uncertain
and
ambulatory
,
and
in
the
experience
of
most
,
admit
of
their
Eclipse
in
this
Life
,
witness
David
,
Solomon
,
Haman
,
Mordecai
,
Herod
,
and
all
the
great
Heroes
of
this
Life
,
who
had
their
ebbings
and
flowings
,
and
have
not
been
exempted
from
the
fate
of
changes
,
and
with
Solomon
have
found
all
but
vanity
and
vexation
of
Spirit
,
and
that
often
repeated
place
,
the
1
John
2.15
,
16
,
17.
describes
the
uncertainty
,
and
perishing
condition
of
the
things
of
this
Life
,
and
doth
ascertain
the
Interest
,
and
certain
condition
of
the
fellows
of
this
New
Covenant
,
as
is
more
plainly
expressed
elsewhere
;
and
if
they
continue
in
this
Life
,
they
leave
a
Man
at
best
at
his
Grave
,
For
we
brought
nothing
into
the
World
with
us
,
and
it
is
certain
we
shall
carry
nothing
out
,
1
Tim.
6
,
7
,
17.
Thirdly
,
The
third
excellency
of
this
New
Covenant
,
is
in
the
Company
,
Fellowship
,
and
Society
,
the
fellows
of
this
Covenant
have
by
vertue
thereof
,
Men
may
have
Honour
,
Wealth
,
and
all
other
Human
Delicacies
,
and
all
this
may
be
marred
and
imbittered
to
them
,
by
the
uneasiness
,
unsuitableness
,
and
disagreeableness
of
their
Companions
,
or
unavoidable
Society
;
but
the
Companions
of
this
New
Covenant
are
all
desirable
,
grateful
,
acceptable
,
and
advantagious
;
the
Soul
of
Lot
was
vexed
by
the
wickedness
of
Sodom
,
Job
in
his
Affliction
was
Tempted
by
his
own
Wife
,
and
heavily
grieved
by
his
three
Friends
,
David
Sojourned
in
Mesech
,
and
dwelt
in
the
Tents
of
Kedar
,
and
this
marred
and
lessened
their
quiet
,
and
deprived
them
of
that
content
they
could
have
had
in
more
agreeable
Society
;
but
the
Blessed
Harmony
of
the
Saints
,
increased
the
Comfort
of
all
their
Enjoyments
,
they
are
all
so
framed
,
qualified
,
and
adorned
with
Holiness
,
Righteousness
,
Love
and
Unanimity
,
as
they
all
mind
the
same
things
,
and
cannot
jar
or
disagree
,
and
their
joynt
song
is
,
Holy
,
Holy
,
Lord
God
of
Sabaoths
,
the
whole
Earth
is
full
of
thy
Praise
;
for
through
him
,
we
both
have
an
Access
by
one
Spirit
unto
the
Father
,
now
therefore
ye
are
no
more
Strangers
and
Forraigners
,
but
fellow
Citizens
with
the
Saints
,
and
the
House-hold
of
God
,
and
are
built
upon
the
Foundation
of
the
Apostles
and
Prophets
,
Jesus
Christ
himself
being
the
chief
Corner
Stone
,
in
whom
all
the
Building
fitly
framed
together
,
groweth
into
an
Holy
Temple
in
the
Lord
,
in
whom
also
ye
are
built
together
,
for
an
Habitation
of
God
through
the
Spirit
,
Eph.
2.18
.
to
23.
See
the
Marks
,
Characters
and
Complexion
of
the
Citizens
of
the
New
Jerusalem
,
He
that
walketh
righteously
,
and
speaketh
uprightly
,
and
dispiseth
the
gain
of
oppression
,
that
shaketh
his
Hand
from
holding
of
Bribes
,
that
stoppeth
his
Ears
from
hearing
of
Blood
,
that
shutteth
his
Eyes
from
seeing
of
Evil
,
he
shall
dwell
on
high
,
his
Habitation
shall
be
the
Munition
of
Rocks
,
Is.
33.15
.
Ps.
15.
These
are
they
which
came
out
of
great
Tribulation
,
which
have
washed
their
Robes
in
the
Blood
of
the
Lamb
,
no
unclean
thing
can
enter
there
,
without
are
Dogs
and
Swine
,
Rev.
14.45
.
But
we
are
come
unto
Mount
Sion
,
and
to
the
City
of
the
living
God
,
the
Heavenly
Jerusalem
,
and
to
an
innumerable
Company
of
Angels
,
to
the
general
Assembly
,
and
Church
of
the
First-born
which
are
written
in
Heaven
,
and
to
God
the
Judge
of
all
things
,
and
to
the
Spirits
of
Just
Men
made
perfect
,
and
to
the
Mediator
of
the
new
Covenant
,
and
to
the
Blood
of
Sprinkling
,
which
speaketh
better
things
,
than
the
Blood
of
Abel
,
Heb.
12.22
,
to
25.
The
fourth
thing
relating
to
this
State
,
are
the
Manifold
Priviledges
belonging
unto
them
within
it
,
which
may
be
thus
expressed
,
First
,
They
within
this
Covenant
,
are
all
Marked
,
Sealed
and
Recorded
with
God
.
Secondly
,
They
are
under
an
everlasting
Covenant
with
God
,
in
Jesus
Christ
,
Thirdly
,
To
them
belong
universal
promises
,
both
in
Spirituals
and
Temporals
,
and
under
every
exigent
.
Fourthly
,
All
are
united
to
God
in
Jesus
Christ
,
First
,
They
are
all
Marked
,
Sealed
,
and
Inrolled
with
God
,
as
God
Marked
Cain
,
to
keep
him
from
Mans
Fury
and
Rage
,
for
the
Murther
of
his
Brother
Abel
,
when
Cain
was
accursed
with
Gods
displeasure
,
for
that
Horrid
Villany
;
so
God
of
his
Love
to
the
Saints
,
Marks
them
with
his
own
Image
,
to
keep
them
from
the
Destruction
of
Satan
,
and
Inrolls
them
in
the
Book
of
Life
,
to
be
called
by
Name
in
the
Resurrection
,
Hurt
not
the
Earth
,
nor
the
Sea
,
until
we
have
Sealed
the
Servants
of
God
in
their
Foreheads
;
Is.
4.3
.
Rev.
7.3
.
The
Lord
takes
that
care
of
his
People
,
that
as
he
commanded
by
the
Pass-over
,
the
Door-Posts
of
the
Israelites
to
be
sprinkled
with
Blood
,
as
the
sign
of
his
Peoples
Habitation
,
so
he
puts
his
Mark
of
Holiness
in
the
Hearts
of
his
own
,
to
distinguish
them
from
the
wicked
,
who
in
their
Conversation
and
Hearts
,
have
Wickedness
and
Sin
(
the
Mark
of
the
Beast
)
and
Worship
his
Image
;
he
Writes
on
his
People
his
Name
of
Righteousness
,
and
gives
them
for
a
Mark
,
The
white
Stone
,
and
in
it
a
New
Name
,
Rev.
14.9
.
by
which
white
Stone
or
Holiness
,
they
are
Distinguished
from
the
Wicked
in
their
Conversation
,
and
the
New
Name
is
a
Badge
of
Honour
,
and
ground
of
inward
Consolation
to
themselves
.
Secondly
,
The
second
advantage
of
this
State
is
,
that
they
are
under
an
everlasting
Covenant
with
God
.
Thirdly
,
To
this
Covenant
do
belong
universal
promises
,
both
in
Spirituals
and
Temporals
.
The
fourth
and
great
Priviledge
of
this
State
,
is
that
Mystical
and
never
enough
admired
Union
of
the
Saints
to
God
in
Christ
Jesus
,
That
they
all
may
be
one
,
as
thou
Father
art
in
me
,
and
I
in
thee
,
that
they
also
may
be
one
in
us
,
that
the
World
may
believe
,
that
thou
hast
sent
me
,
Jo.
14.20
.
Ch.
17.21
.
As
Life
Eternal
is
the
reward
of
Faith
and
Patience
,
and
as
this
Life
Eternal
is
the
great
Prize
at
the
end
of
our
Christian
Race
,
and
as
we
ought
to
use
all
Diligence
,
to
work
out
our
Salvation
with
fear
and
trembling
,
there
is
no
greater
Encouragement
can
be
imagined
for
our
help
in
this
,
than
the
faith
and
due
consideration
that
Believers
are
mystically
united
to
God
in
Christ
Jesus
.
Although
all
the
Creatures
and
Man
especially
are
parts
of
God
,
as
coming
out
of
the
Mass
of
Gods
Omnipotence
,
yet
Man
is
no
Natural
,
or
Physical
part
of
God
,
so
to
speak
;
Though
Man
be
Gods
by
Creation
,
and
Man
in
Adam
having
fallen
from
God
by
breach
of
the
Divine
Law
given
to
him
;
God
of
his
Infinite
Wisdom
and
Goodness
hath
provided
a
remedy
and
mean
to
restore
and
unite
lost
man
to
himself
,
and
this
Union
is
by
the
renewing
of
Mans
Nature
,
and
changing
it
unto
a
Spiritual
frame
:
When
we
were
dead
in
sins
hath
he
quickned
us
together
in
Christ
.
Now
in
Christ
Jesus
ye
who
sometimes
were
far
off
,
are
made
nigh
by
the
Blood
of
Jesus
,
for
he
is
our
peace
,
who
hath
made
both
one
,
and
broken
down
the
middle
Wall
of
Partition
between
us
,
having
in
his
Flesh
abolished
the
enmity
in
the
Laws
,
Commandments
contained
in
Ordinances
,
for
to
make
to
himself
of
twain
one
new
Man
,
so
making
peace
,
that
he
might
reconcile
both
unto
God
in
one
body
by
the
Cross
,
having
slain
the
enmity
thereby
,
Eph.
1.5
,
13
,
14
,
15.
read
all
.
Thus
by
grafting
the
Soul
on
Christ
by
Faith
,
is
made
a
Spiritual
Union
with
God
,
whereby
they
receive
all
Spiritual
Blessings
,
by
a
Heavenly
Communication
from
Christ
,
as
the
Graft
receiveth
Sap
,
Substance
,
and
made
fruitful
from
the
Stock
into
which
it
is
grafted
;
this
mystical
union
of
Believers
between
God
and
them
consists
principally
in
these
four
.
First
,
In
Unity
of
Spirit
with
God
in
Christ
Jesus
.
Secondly
,
In
unity
of
holiness
.
Thirdly
,
In
unity
of
Love
.
Fourthly
,
In
unity
of
Glory
.
Of
all
which
Believers
are
partakers
with
God
in
Christ
Jesus
.
First
,
To
be
one
in
Spirit
,
is
to
be
one
in
Wisdom
,
Knowledge
and
Purity
of
understanding
,
now
God
is
a
Spirit
,
and
must
be
Worshiped
in
Spirit
and
Truth
,
and
though
God
made
Man
consisting
of
a
Soul
and
Body
,
and
did
illuminate
him
with
knowledge
and
understanding
,
though
under
a
vail
of
restriction
;
and
as
ambition
,
and
the
concupisence
of
his
Heart
,
did
deprive
him
of
the
advantage
of
his
first
state
,
and
the
Wisdom
of
God
intending
to
restore
Man
,
and
place
him
in
a
surer
Relation
,
to
wit
,
(
that
everlasting
Covenant
of
Peace
)
through
the
vail
of
Christ's
Cross
.
He
hath
to
the
renewed
bestowed
all
Spiritual
Light
and
Knowledge
,
yet
because
we
have
this
Heavenly
Treasure
in
Earthy
Vessels
,
and
the
heavy
clogs
of
our
Carnal
Bodies
,
and
infirmities
of
the
Flesh
,
hinder
mortals
(
even
though
renewed
)
to
behold
and
apprehend
these
Heavenly
excellencies
,
communicable
under
that
Spiritual
Union
;
and
Christ
intending
to
have
the
Saints
made
fully
perfect
and
capable
of
union
with
himself
,
he
prays
the
Father
that
they
may
be
one
with
the
Father
,
as
the
Father
and
he
is
one
.
I
in
them
,
and
thou
in
me
,
that
they
may
be
perfect
in
one
,
that
is
to
be
of
one
Spirit
,
Wisdom
,
and
Understanding
:
it
cannot
be
supposed
that
Christs
intention
is
,
that
the
Creature
though
first
renewed
,
and
afterwards
glorified
,
should
be
elevated
to
that
sublimity
of
perfection
,
equal
with
the
Father
and
himself
,
but
that
their
perfection
should
be
in
kind
nature
,
and
purity
of
God
and
Christs
perfection
,
knowledge
,
and
wisdom
,
especially
in
these
three
respects
.
First
,
In
purity
of
Spirit
and
Spiritual
mindedness
.
Secondly
,
In
oneness
and
union
of
mind
and
will
.
Thirdly
,
In
perfection
of
Knowledge
and
Understanding
.
So
to
understand
things
as
they
are
,
and
not
only
under
the
dark
shadows
of
humane
appearance
.
First
of
unity
of
Spirit
.
As
God
is
a
Spirit
,
pure
,
holy
,
and
undefiled
,
and
of
purer
Eyes
than
can
behold
Iniquity
,
and
that
he
must
have
all
his
Companions
and
Citizens
of
that
new
Jerusalem
like
himself
,
and
as
Christs
promise
is
,
to
prepare
a
place
for
his
people
,
in
that
promise
;
Let
not
your
Hearts
be
troubled
,
in
my
Fathers
House
are
many
Mansions
,
and
I
have
prepared
a
place
for
you
,
John
14.1
,
2
,
3.
And
will
have
them
with
him
,
so
will
he
have
them
to
be
like
his
Father
and
him
,
holy
as
they
are
holy
:
blessed
are
the
pure
in
Spirit
,
for
they
shall
see
God
,
Mat.
5.8
.
The
natural
Man
is
so
cloyed
with
the
liquorish
relish
of
carnal
things
,
that
he
cannot
raise
his
affections
to
the
true
contemplation
of
the
things
of
God
,
and
therefore
the
Children
of
God
must
be
made
spiritually
minded
.
The
Natural
man
receiveth
not
the
things
of
God
,
for
they
are
foolishness
unto
him
,
neither
indeed
can
he
know
them
,
because
they
are
spiritually
descerned
,
but
he
that
is
Spiritual
judgeth
all
things
,
1
Cor.
2.14
,
15
,
16.
Christians
are
new
Creatures
,
and
with
them
old
things
are
passed
away
,
and
all
things
become
new
,
they
are
the
Temple
of
God
,
God
dwelleth
in
them
,
who
can
have
no
fellowship
with
the
flesh
,
therefore
they
must
be
spirituallized
,
for
they
that
are
after
the
flesh
,
do
mind
the
things
of
the
flesh
,
but
they
that
are
after
the
Spirit
the
things
of
the
Spirit
,
2
Cor.
5.19
.
To
be
carnally
minded
is
Death
,
but
to
be
spiritually
minded
is
Life
and
Peace
,
because
the
carnal
mind
is
enmity
against
God
,
for
it
is
not
subject
to
the
Law
of
God
,
neither
indeed
can
be
,
so
then
they
that
are
after
the
flesh
cannot
please
God
,
2
Cor.
6.15
,
16
,
17
,
18.
Secondly
,
Union
of
the
Spirit
is
to
be
of
one
Spirit
,
to
mind
the
same
things
as
God
and
Christ
did
before
the
World
began
,
they
have
and
had
one
and
the
same
purpose
,
intention
,
and
mind
,
to
do
the
same
things
;
Peace
and
Unity
of
Spirit
in
Counsel
and
otherwise
,
is
the
greatest
Comfort
and
Strength
of
a
Society
,
and
this
is
the
Harmony
of
Heaven
;
How
doth
David
magnify
this
choice
blessing
?
How
pleasant
a
thing
is
it
for
Brethren
to
dwell
together
in
unity
?
it
is
like
the
precious
ointment
upon
the
Head
,
that
ran
down
upon
the
Beard
,
even
Aarons
Beard
,
that
went
down
to
the
Skirts
of
his
Garments
,
as
the
Dew
of
Hermon
,
and
as
the
Dew
that
Descended
upon
the
Mountains
of
Zion
,
for
there
the
Lord
commanded
the
Blessing
even
life
for
evermore
,
Psal.
133.
all
.
The
Lord
is
a
Spirit
of
Meekness
and
Peace
,
and
by
Christs
Doctrine
the
blessing
is
to
the
Meek
:
and
his
Command
is
to
resemble
him
in
the
Spirit
of
meekness
;
I
am
meek
,
humble
,
and
lowly
in
mind
,
learn
of
me
,
Mat.
11.28
,
29.
He
unites
all
the
Hearts
of
his
People
,
to
the
unity
of
glorifying
him
,
to
have
their
share
of
it
in
constant
Hallelujah's
:
see
Gods
Promise
to
Christ
;
and
the
Spirit
of
the
Lord
shall
rest
on
him
,
the
Spirit
of
Wisdom
and
Understanding
,
the
Spirit
of
Counsel
and
Might
,
and
of
the
fear
of
the
Lord
,
Isa.
11.
to
10.
O
the
admiration
of
Gods
free
love
and
goodness
,
to
the
Godly
in
their
elevation
to
such
a
state
of
Glory
,
that
he
makes
them
all
join
in
such
Elogies
of
his
praises
,
that
they
prompt
one
another
to
their
perpetual
ecchoings
of
his
everlasting
glory
,
see
what
the
Apostle
adviseth
in
this
case
.
Keep
the
unity
of
the
Spirit
in
the
Bond
of
Peace
,
let
the
same
mind
be
in
you
which
was
in
Christ
Jesus
,
ye
are
all
called
to
one
hope
in
Christ
Jesus
,
Ephes.
4.
to
7.
To
be
of
the
same
mind
with
Christ
Jesus
,
is
to
have
the
same
Will
and
Purpose
which
he
had
,
as
well
in
doing
as
in
suffering
,
and
to
do
and
suffer
to
the
same
Ends
and
Purposes
,
for
which
he
did
or
suffered
any
thing
.
Christ
did
and
suffered
all
things
by
the
joint
advice
and
in
obedience
of
his
Father
.
The
Father
worketh
hitherto
and
I
work
.
Lo
I
come
to
do
thy
Will
,
in
the
volume
of
thy
Book
it
is
written
of
me
,
Psal.
4.6
,
7
,
8.
Heb.
10.5
.
In
his
sufferings
and
acting
in
the
mystery
of
Man's
Redemption
,
he
did
all
by
the
resolution
of
Heaven
,
the
Father
and
Son
did
agree
and
join
in
the
Spirit
.
God
so
loved
the
World
that
he
gave
his
only
begotten
Son
that
whosoever
believeth
in
him
should
not
perish
,
but
have
Eternal
Life
,
Joh.
3.16
,
17.
Here
the
Father
sends
,
and
the
Son
obeys
and
cometh
,
and
both
agree
in
one
in
the
Spirit
.
In
the
matter
of
his
Passion
on
the
Cross
they
concur
in
one
.
Father
if
thou
wilt
let
this
cup
pass
over
,
but
not
my
Will
but
thy
Will
be
done
,
Mat.
26.39
,
42.
The
Fathers
purpose
was
that
Justice
should
be
satisfied
by
the
Death
of
the
Son
on
the
Cross
,
and
the
Son
humbly
submits
.
It
is
finished
,
and
yields
up
the
Ghost
,
John
19.30
.
Rom.
3.25
,
26.
And
so
in
all
the
course
of
his
Life
,
as
well
as
at
his
Death
,
all
his
steps
are
squared
according
to
the
Will
and
Counsel
of
the
Father
,
as
we
see
in
the
History
of
the
Gospel
.
From
hence
in
imitation
of
Christ
are
taught
to
us
these
two
great
Duties
.
First
,
Submission
.
Secondly
,
A
resignation
to
the
absolute
Will
of
God
.
First
,
Submission
.
In
all
Afflictions
,
Chastisements
,
and
Sufferings
in
all
cases
,
we
are
to
exercise
the
duty
of
Submission
,
My
Son
despise
not
thou
the
chastning
of
the
Lord
,
nor
faint
when
thou
art
rebuked
,
Heb.
12.5
,
to
12.
Chearfulness
without
murmuring
,
and
a
Patient
bearing
up
under
every
dispensation
is
the
duty
of
submission
,
and
with
the
Apostle
to
glory
in
the
Cross
of
Christ
,
Gal.
6.14
.
God
forbid
that
I
should
glory
in
any
thing
save
in
the
Cross
of
Christ
by
whom
the
World
is
crucified
to
me
and
I
to
the
World
.
And
with
the
Apostle
James
count
it
all
joy
when
you
fall
into
divers
Temptations
,
Jam.
1.2
.
The
Holy
Apostle
Paul
was
a
great
Proficient
in
this
learning
of
submission
,
I
know
how
to
want
and
how
to
abound
,
and
in
every
condition
therewith
to
be
content
,
Phil.
4.11
,
12.
And
this
should
be
the
course
and
care
of
all
who
resolve
to
follow
Christ
Jesus
,
to
frame
their
mind
and
will
under
all
dispensations
to
submit
and
acquiesce
to
the
Will
of
God
.
This
was
Holy
Davids
practice
,
under
his
so
severe
and
great
affliction
,
when
he
had
fled
from
before
his
Son
Absolom
,
who
had
usurped
his
Crown
and
when
weeping
,
barefoot
,
and
ashes
on
his
head
,
sent
back
from
him
the
Ark
of
God
,
the
want
of
which
was
a
great
ingredient
to
his
affliction
.
If
I
shall
find
favour
in
the
Eyes
of
the
Lord
he
will
shew
me
both
it
and
his
Salvation
,
but
if
he
say
,
I
have
no
pleasure
in
him
,
lo
here
I
am
,
let
him
do
to
me
what
seemeth
good
in
his
sight
,
2
Sam.
15.25
,
26.
He
had
the
like
submission
,
when
he
was
reproached
,
railed
at
,
and
had
stones
cast
at
him
,
and
was
cursed
by
Shimei
;
Let
him
Curse
,
for
the
Lord
hath
said
to
him
,
curse
David
,
who
then
shall
say
,
why
hast
thou
done
so
?
let
him
alone
,
for
the
Lord
hath
bid
him
,
it
may
be
that
the
Lord
will
look
on
my
Affliction
,
and
that
the
Lord
will
requite
me
good
for
his
cursing
this
day
,
2
Sam.
16.7
,
to
13.
But
what
is
all
this
to
that
entertainment
the
Lord
of
Glory
Jesus
Christ
met
with
on
Earth
for
our
Sins
,
who
knew
no
sin
,
who
was
buffeted
and
reviled
after
the
most
outragious
manner
,
and
bore
it
with
incredible
Courage
,
Patience
and
Meekness
.
Who
when
he
was
reviled
reviled
not
again
,
when
he
suffered
he
threatned
not
,
but
committed
himself
to
him
that
judgeth
righteously
,
1
Pet.
2.21
,
to
25.
Holy
Stephen
suffered
with
that
meekness
of
Spirit
,
that
he
gave
up
the
Ghost
praying
,
Father
forgive
them
for
they
know
not
what
they
are
doing
,
Act.
7.59
,
60.
The
second
Duty
is
resignation
,
as
submission
is
the
patient
acquiescing
to
the
Will
of
God
in
all
his
dispensations
,
without
murmuring
,
and
a
contentedness
in
every
condition
,
penury
and
want
as
well
as
in
abundance
,
so
resignation
is
the
chearful
giving
our selves
up
to
God
to
be
disposed
of
by
him
in
every
dispensation
,
trials
,
troubles
,
losses
and
crosses
,
under
all
the
exigences
of
Life
.
Christ
would
not
use
the
Arm
of
Flesh
to
rescue
himself
from
being
Crucified
:
but
the
Cup
which
the
Father
put
in
his
hand
,
even
the
bitter
Cup
of
his
Fathers
Wrath
,
he
chearfully
drank
it
out
,
because
it
was
his
Fathers
Will
,
John
18.11
.
Holy
Job
was
a
Pattern
of
Patience
and
Resignation
:
though
thou
wouldst
slay
me
,
yet
will
I
trust
in
thee
.
The
Couragious
three
Children
,
who
were
not
daunted
with
the
Decree
against
them
,
their
Faith
,
Courage
and
Resolution
brought
them
to
a
holy
resignation
;
We
know
our
God
is
able
to
deliver
us
,
and
he
will
deliver
us
,
however
,
be
it
known
to
thee
O
King
,
that
we
will
not
serve
thy
Gods
,
nor
worship
the
Image
that
thou
hast
set
up
,
Dan.
3.16
,
17
,
18.
Thus
should
Christians
in
imitation
of
Christ
,
not
so
much
mind
their
present
sufferings
,
temptations
,
and
condition
,
as
the
Duty
of
Faith
and
Resignation
,
in
giving
themselves
up
to
the
Will
of
God
,
in
Obedience
,
Faith
,
and
Patience
,
and
for
their
encouragement
in
this
,
they
have
Gods
Promise
of
deliverance
from
his
own
immediate
hands
,
if
other
helps
appointed
by
him
should
fail
:
I
looked
and
there
was
none
to
help
,
I
wondred
that
there
was
none
to
uphold
,
therefore
mine
own
Arm
brought
Salvation
unto
me
,
and
my
right
hand
it
upheld
me
,
Isa.
59.16
.
That
other
famous
place
in
the
Prophecies
of
Jeremiah
,
is
a
great
staff
to
Faith
and
Resignation
,
under
desertion
of
all
helps
even
lovers
,
relations
and
friends
;
all
thy
lovers
have
forsaken
thee
,
they
seek
thee
not
,
for
I
have
wounded
thee
with
the
wound
of
an
Enemy
,
with
the
Chastisement
of
a
cruel
one
,
for
the
multitude
of
thine
Iniquities
,
because
thy
sins
were
increased
,
therefore
all
that
devour
thee
shall
be
devoured
,
&c.
And
all
thy
Adversaries
shall
go
into
Captivity
,
and
they
that
spoil
thee
shall
be
a
spoil
,
and
all
that
Prey
upon
thee
will
I
give
for
a
Prey
,
for
I
will
restore
health
unto
thee
,
and
heal
thee
of
thy
wounds
,
saith
the
Lord
,
Jer.
30.14
,
to
18.
and
that
other
famous
place
in
Isaiah
,
chap.
49.15
.
to
end
,
giveth
great
encouragement
to
Faith
and
Resignation
,
under
the
greatest
extremities
,
as
being
forsaken
of
Friends
,
Relations
,
and
much
oppressed
by
Enemies
.
All
things
which
Christ
did
were
holy
and
just
,
he
minded
only
things
of
a
Heavenly
and
Spiritual
Nature
,
as
his
Kingdom
was
not
of
this
World
,
so
all
his
people
mind
Heavenly
things
,
they
are
Strangers
and
Pilgrims
here
in
this
World
,
and
Travellers
only
with
him
to
the
new
Jerusalem
,
and
as
Pilgrims
must
not
set
their
Hearts
on
things
in
the
Way
,
but
on
their
Heavenly
Treasures
.
Lay
up
to
your selves
treasure
in
Heaven
,
for
where
your
Treasure
is
there
will
your
Hearts
be
also
,
Mat.
6.19
,
to
33.
Love
not
the
World
nor
the
things
of
the
World
;
if
any
man
love
the
World
,
the
love
of
the
Father
is
not
in
him
,
for
all
that
is
in
the
World
,
the
Lusts
of
the
Flesh
,
the
Lusts
of
the
Eye
,
the
Pride
of
Life
,
is
not
of
the
Father
but
of
the
World
,
and
the
World
passeth
away
and
the
Lusts
thereof
,
but
he
that
doth
the
will
of
God
abideth
for
ever
,
1
John
2.15
,
16
,
17.
Hence
we
see
,
as
Christ
minded
only
Heavenly
things
,
so
he
would
raise
his
People
to
Heavenly
mindedness
,
and
by
his
description
of
the
World
,
his
purpose
is
to
wean
his
Peoples
affections
from
it
.
Object
.
But
it
may
be
objected
,
that
this
Doctrine
of
the
Contempt
of
the
World
seems
contrary
to
the
Doctrine
and
Duty
of
Charity
and
Christs
new
Commandment
,
Love
one
another
and
love
your
Brethren
as
your selves
,
and
that
to
Believers
is
also
allowed
the
comfortable
use
of
the
Creatures
,
must
not
Parents
love
their
Children
,
Husbands
their
Wives
,
and
other
Relations
which
in
Scripture
is
commanded
as
a
Duty
,
like
as
Industry
and
Provision
for
Families
,
how
can
this
consist
with
the
not
loving
of
the
World
?
Answ.
For
answer
to
this
,
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ
,
who
is
that
wonderful
Counsellor
,
the
everlasting
Father
,
the
Prince
of
Peace
,
Wisdom
it self
,
Prov.
8.1
.
in
whom
dwells
the
Godhead
bodily
,
love
it self
,
and
Justice
it self
,
doth
not
teach
inconsistent
Doctrines
,
neither
that
which
is
inconsistent
with
his
Holy
Nature
of
Justice
,
Wisdom
,
Love
,
and
Charity
,
but
all
his
Doctrines
are
Coherent
and
Harmonious
,
therefore
we
must
understand
him
in
the
Language
of
the
Spirit
,
The
World
may
be
taken
up
two
ways
.
First
,
As
in
Gen.
1.
and
31.
And
God
saw
every
thing
that
he
had
made
,
and
behold
it
was
very
good
,
and
God
rested
on
the
Seventh
Day
,
which
was
appointed
a
Sabbath
,
and
left
off
working
,
and
Abode
not
in
the
glory
or
beauty
of
his
works
,
which
were
all
good
;
but
returned
to
himself
,
in
that
glory
with
his
Father
.
Secondly
,
The
World
may
be
taken
up
,
when
for
Mans
sin
it
was
Accursed
,
Gen.
3.17
,
18
,
19.
and
was
given
into
the
Hands
of
the
Dragon
,
and
the
Prince
of
the
Power
of
the
Air
,
was
made
Lord
of
it
,
Eph.
2.2
.
Now
in
the
first
sense
to
love
the
World
as
God
did
,
when
Man
and
all
things
were
in
Integrity
,
and
to
behold
and
enjoy
the
World
,
as
God
did
resting
into
himself
,
so
admiring
God
in
the
Creature
,
and
resting
in
the
Creator
;
this
loving
and
using
the
Creature
or
World
,
is
not
inconsistent
with
the
love
of
God
;
but
to
use
and
delight
in
the
Creature
,
when
under
the
Curse
,
Power
and
Dominion
of
Satan
,
and
rest
on
it
,
and
not
on
God
,
is
inconsistent
with
the
love
of
the
Father
.
Secondly
,
By
the
words
of
the
Evangelist
,
If
any
Man
love
the
World
,
the
love
of
the
Father
is
not
in
him
:
and
by
the
Apostle
James's
Doctrine
,
know
ye
not
,
that
the
Friendship
of
the
World
is
Enmity
with
God
,
whosoever
therefore
will
be
a
Friend
to
the
World
,
is
the
Enemy
of
God
,
James
4.4
.
These
words
must
be
meant
in
the
second
Sense
,
as
when
the
World
by
Adams
Transgression
was
accursed
,
and
as
it
were
Escheated
,
and
put
in
Bondage
,
Ro.
8.20
,
21.
to
Satan
the
Prince
of
the
Power
of
Darkness
:
and
not
when
it
stood
straight
with
God
,
and
was
all
good
in
his
Sight
:
and
by
these
words
,
the
Love
of
the
Father
is
not
in
him
,
seems
an
Anathema
,
and
Curse
to
all
the
Lovers
of
the
World
,
as
the
Apostle
elsewhere
pronounceth
a
Curse
,
if
any
Man
love
not
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ
,
let
him
be
Anathema
Marenatha
,
1
Cor.
16.22
.
so
that
the
love
of
the
World
as
it
is
under
the
Dominion
of
Satan
in
the
second
Sense
,
cannot
be
consistent
with
the
Love
and
Honour
of
God
.
It
cannot
be
doubted
,
that
the
Father
having
given
his
Son
for
a
Ransom
for
Sinners
,
but
with
him
also
he
will
give
them
all
things
,
and
that
they
have
in
his
right
a
surer
and
better
Title
to
the
World
,
and
lawful
use
of
the
things
thereof
,
than
the
Wicked
can
pretend
to
,
for
that
the
Godly
are
Heirs
of
all
things
,
and
the
Wicked
only
Usurpers
of
what
they
have
in
possession
without
right
;
therefore
by
the
Doctrine
of
Mortification
,
Holiness
,
and
Contempt
of
the
World
,
they
are
not
forbid
,
and
not
only
permitted
,
but
commanded
a
lawful
Enjoyment
of
the
Worlds
good
,
but
in
these
different
respects
.
First
,
That
they
shall
use
the
World
,
as
not
abusing
it
,
that
is
,
they
shall
use
it
as
Pilgrims
,
for
the
present
,
sober
,
and
moderate
subsistance
,
to
carry
them
on
in
their
Journeys
Heaven-ward
,
and
not
to
sit
down
under
the
shadows
of
Worldly
Pleasures
,
as
the
wicked
do
,
whose
Portion
it
is
,
with
a
Curse
upon
it
to
them
,
Wo
to
you
that
are
Rich
,
for
you
have
received
your
Consolation
,
Luke
6.24
.
but
the
Godly
are
not
to
sit
down
with
the
Rich
Husbandman
,
to
Solace
their
Souls
only
in
the
things
of
this
Life
,
lest
with
him
they
share
of
his
Judgment
,
Thou
fool
,
this
Night
will
I
require
thy
Soul
at
thy
Hand
,
then
whose
shall
all
these
these
things
be
which
thou
hast
?
Luke
12.16
,
to
22.
Secondly
,
The
Children
of
God
do
not
,
nor
should
rely
only
on
the
visible
Enjoyments
of
the
Creature
as
capable
of
themselves
to
give
satisfaction
,
but
on
God
by
Faith
,
and
on
his
Blessing
to
make
them
useful
,
Mans
Life
consisteth
not
in
the
abundance
of
what
a
Man
hath
,
Man
liveth
not
by
Bread
alone
,
but
by
every
word
that
proceedeth
out
of
the
Mouth
of
God
,
Luke
4.4
.
Behold
the
Lillies
who
take
no
care
,
and
spin
not
,
how
they
are
Cloathed
above
Solomon
in
all
his
glory
,
the
Ravens
Sow
not
,
and
yet
are
fed
,
Luke
12.22
,
to
32.
All
the
Power
of
the
Creation
is
in
Gods
Hands
,
as
he
hath
the
Power
to
restrain
,
and
suspend
,
or
give
a
Blessing
upon
the
Creatures
,
so
hath
he
the
Store-house
of
Heaven
in
his
Hands
,
and
he
can
send
such
plenty
,
as
there
may
not
be
room
to
store
it
up
in
,
Mal.
3.10
.
See
all
the
great
and
Manifold
Promises
to
his
People
in
Poverty
,
Streights
,
and
Wants
,
Is.
41.17
,
18.
Is.
45.3
.
I
will
give
thee
the
Treasures
of
Darkness
,
and
the
Hidden
Riches
of
Secret
places
.
Thirdly
,
The
People
of
God
do
,
and
ought
to
use
their
Enjoyments
vertuously
,
and
do
not
squander
them
on
unlawful
Lusts
,
and
Pleasures
,
but
Moderately
use
them
for
their
lawful
and
sober
Subsistance
,
or
in
Charity
,
and
do
use
vertuous
endeavours
and
improvements
;
but
the
Wicked
feed
their
Lusts
upon
Gods
bounty
;
wherefore
the
Lord
in
his
Justice
often
Blasts
their
Enjoyments
,
and
either
takes
them
away
from
them
,
or
makes
them
a
Curse
in
the
Enjoyment
thereof
,
Ye
Eat
,
and
have
not
enough
,
because
ye
spend
on
your
Lusts
,
James
4.1
,
2
,
3.
and
in
that
other
place
,
therefore
I
will
return
and
take
away
my
Corn
in
the
time
thereof
,
See
Hosea
2.
all
.
The
People
of
God
use
all
the
Dispensations
of
God
to
them
,
in
Sobriety
,
and
vertuous
Industry
,
and
depend
upon
God
for
a
Blessing
to
their
Indeavours
,
but
the
Wicked
live
voluptuously
in
their
Enjoyments
,
and
do
not
principally
ascribe
to
God
,
the
success
of
their
Husbandry
,
nor
depend
on
him
for
it
▪
and
therefore
,
in
the
Justice
of
God
,
he
either
takes
from
them
what
they
have
,
or
Blasts
their
Enjoyments
in
the
success
of
it
;
see
the
Parrable
of
the
sluggish
Servant
,
in
mis-improvement
of
the
Talent
,
which
was
taken
from
him
,
and
he
punished
with
utter
Darkness
;
see
Gods
Judgment
upon
such
as
do
not
trust
God
with
a
Blessing
upon
their
Labours
,
Mat.
25.
Because
thou
hast
forgotten
the
God
of
thy
Salvation
,
and
not
remembred
the
Rock
of
thy
Strength
,
therefore
shalt
thou
Plant
pleasant
Plants
,
and
set
them
with
strange
Slips
,
in
the
Day
shalt
thou
make
thy
Plant
to
grow
,
and
in
the
Morning
shalt
thou
make
thy
Seed
to
flourish
;
but
the
Harvest
shall
be
a
heap
in
the
Day
of
grief
,
and
of
desperate
Sorrow
,
Is.
17.10
,
11.
See
that
other
Eminent
place
for
this
purpose
,
they
Hatch
Cockatrice
Eggs
,
and
weave
the
Spiders
Webb
;
he
that
Eateth
of
their
Eggs
Dyeth
,
and
that
which
is
crushed
,
braketh
out
into
a
Vyper
,
their
Webbs
shall
not
become
Garments
,
neither
shall
they
cover
themselves
with
their
Works
,
their
Works
are
Works
of
Iniquity
and
Violence
is
in
their
Hands
,
Is
59.5
,
6.
See
farther
to
this
purpose
,
Ye
shall
Sow
your
Seed
in
vain
,
and
your
Enemies
shall
eat
it
,
I
will
make
your
Heaven
as
Iron
,
and
your
Earth
as
Brass
,
and
your
strength
shall
be
spent
in
vain
,
for
your
Land
shall
not
yield
her
increase
,
neither
shall
the
Trees
of
your
Land
yield
their
Fruit
,
Lev.
26.16
,
to
22.
They
shall
eat
,
and
not
have
enough
,
they
shall
commit
Whoredom
,
and
not
bring
forth
;
because
they
have
left
off
to
take
heed
to
the
Lord
,
See
Job
8.11
.
to
end
.
Hosea
4.10
.
Consider
that
further
Judgment
upon
the
Wicked
,
who
trust
to
the
Flesh
,
and
not
to
God
,
ye
have
Sown
much
,
and
bring
in
little
,
ye
eat
,
but
ye
have
not
enough
,
ye
drink
,
and
are
not
satisfied
,
ye
Cloath
you
,
but
there
is
none
warm
,
he
that
earneth
Wages
,
earneth
to
put
in
in
a
bag
that
hath
holes
,
Haggai
1.
to
11.
See
the
Manifold
Judgments
of
God
Denounced
against
Vanity
,
Pride
,
and
Prodigality
,
and
it
shall
come
to
pass
,
instead
of
a
sweet
smell
,
there
shall
be
a
stench
,
and
instead
of
a
girdle
there
shall
be
a
rent
,
and
instead
of
well
set
Hair
baldness
,
and
instead
of
a
stomacher
a
girdle
of
Sackcloath
,
and
burning
instead
of
Beauty
,
Is.
3.16
.
to
end
.
Fourthly
,
The
Wicked
spend
and
use
the
Creatures
to
their
own
Pleasures
,
and
live
in
the
delight
of
them
,
but
the
Godly
are
Dead
to
the
World
,
and
delight
in
nothing
but
in
Christ
,
I
am
Crucified
to
the
World
,
and
the
World
to
me
,
nevertheless
I
live
,
and
yet
not
I
,
but
Christ
that
liveth
in
me
,
and
the
Life
that
I
live
in
the
flesh
,
is
by
the
Faith
of
the
Son
of
God
,
that
loved
me
,
and
gave
himself
for
me
,
Gal.
2.20
.
From
hence
and
other
Scriptures
and
History
of
the
Saints
Lives
,
we
see
the
different
usage
of
the
Godly
and
Wicked
,
the
Saints
are
Dead
to
the
World
,
and
their
Delight
and
chief
Satisfaction
is
in
God
,
the
Wicked
make
the
World
their
God
,
and
sole
Delight
,
and
glut
themselves
with
Satiety
in
it
;
but
the
Godly
can
find
no
Contentment
in
the
Creature
,
but
with
Reference
to
God
in
Christ
Jesus
,
and
make
him
their
chief
Delight
,
and
cry
out
,
none
but
Christ
,
and
this
is
the
Prohibition
of
the
Gospel
,
that
we
should
not
love
Father
,
Mother
,
Brothers
,
or
Sisters
,
or
our
own
Life
more
than
God
,
Mat.
10.37
,
38
,
39.
but
God
doth
not
forbid
the
lawful
use
of
the
Creatures
,
but
only
forbids
using
it
in
Vanity
,
Superfluity
,
and
Prodigality
.
Secondly
,
In
being
of
the
same
Mind
with
Christ
,
is
not
only
to
Act
,
Do
,
and
propose
the
same
things
with
his
Father
,
but
also
to
do
all
,
and
suffer
all
for
the
Glory
of
God
.
The
Worldlings
kiss
their
own
Hand
,
and
Sacrifice
to
their
own
Net
,
and
say
,
their
own
Hand
hath
done
it
,
and
ascribe
the
glory
of
all
the
Enjoyments
they
have
to
themselves
,
or
to
the
Creatures
in
which
they
delight
,
and
say
,
These
are
the
Rewards
which
my
Lovers
and
Companions
have
given
me
,
Hosea
2.12
,
13.
Nebuchadnezzar
ascribed
all
to
his
own
Power
and
Glory
,
Is
not
this
great
Babylon
that
I
have
built
for
the
House
of
the
Kingdom
,
by
the
Might
of
my
Power
,
and
for
the
Honour
of
my
Majesty
?
and
see
the
Event
,
and
Gods
Just
Judgment
upon
him
,
while
the
word
was
in
his
Mouth
,
there
fell
a
Voice
from
Heaven
,
saying
,
O
King
Nebuchadnezzar
,
to
thee
it
is
spoken
,
the
Kingdom
is
departed
from
thee
,
and
they
shall
drive
thee
from
Men
,
and
thy
dwelling
shall
be
with
the
Beasts
of
the
Field
,
they
shall
make
thee
to
eat
Grass
as
Oxen
,
and
seven
times
shall
pass
over
thee
,
until
thou
know
that
the
most
High
Ruleth
in
the
Kingdom
of
Men
,
and
giveth
it
to
whomsoever
he
will
,
Dan.
4.30
,
to
34.
See
the
Pride
of
Herod
,
and
taking
to
himself
the
glory
due
to
God
,
and
the
fatal
Judgment
of
God
on
him
for
it
,
And
immediately
an
Angel
of
God
smote
him
,
because
he
gave
not
God
the
glory
,
and
was
eaten
of
worms
,
and
gave
up
the
Ghost
,
Acts
12.21
,
22
,
23.
On
the
other
Hand
Christ
set
the
Fathers
glory
before
him
,
as
the
chief
Scope
and
Design
of
all
his
Actions
and
Intentions
:
When
his
supposed
Father
Joseph
,
and
his
Mother
sought
him
with
Care
,
and
came
back
to
Jerusalem
,
and
found
him
in
the
Temple
disputing
,
they
told
him
they
had
anxiously
sought
him
,
he
answered
not
with
Apology
or
Excuse
,
but
said
,
How
is
it
that
you
sought
me
,
wist
ye
not
,
that
I
must
be
about
my
Fathers
Business
?
Luke
2.46
,
to
50.
We
see
that
he
placeth
all
his
Business
in
the
Honour
,
and
doing
of
the
Will
of
God
,
yea
,
he
placeth
his
Esteem
on
all
such
,
and
accounts
such
only
to
be
his
Relations
,
as
obey
his
Fathers
Will
,
And
Jesus
answered
and
said
to
them
,
these
are
my
Father
,
Mother
,
and
Brethren
,
which
hear
the
Word
of
God
,
and
do
it
,
Luke
8.21
.
We
see
in
all
the
Miracles
and
Wonders
Christ
wrought
Curing
Diseases
,
and
Raising
the
Dead
,
he
Exhorts
to
the
giving
of
glory
to
God
,
and
more
particularly
in
that
Famous
place
.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
,
let
not
the
Wise
Man
glory
in
his
Wisdom
,
nor
the
Rich
Man
glory
in
his
Riches
,
neither
let
the
Mighty
Man
glory
in
his
Might
,
but
let
him
that
glorieth
,
glory
in
this
that
he
knoweth
and
understandeth
me
,
that
I
am
the
Lord
which
exerciseth
loving
Kindness
,
Judgment
,
and
Righteousness
in
the
Earth
,
for
in
these
things
I
delight
,
Jer.
9.23
,
24.
Thus
then
ought
all
the
Followers
of
Christ
,
to
have
the
same
mind
that
was
in
Christ
Jesus
,
that
is
to
set
Gods
glory
as
the
chief
Scope
of
all
Designs
and
Actions
before
them
,
He
that
gloryeth
,
let
him
glory
in
the
Lord
,
and
whatsoever
we
do
,
whether
we
Eat
or
Drink
,
let
us
do
all
things
to
the
glory
of
God
,
1
Cor.
1.31
.
The
World
was
made
by
God
,
and
for
his
Honour
,
therefore
all
should
be
ascribed
to
him
,
hence
we
may
find
,
whether
the
same
mind
be
in
us
,
which
was
in
Christ
Jesus
,
if
we
do
what
he
did
,
and
to
the
same
end
and
glory
of
God
,
therefore
it
behoveth
us
to
bring
all
our
Actions
and
Purposes
to
this
Touch
;
for
if
they
be
not
of
this
stamp
,
they
are
Reprobated
Counterfeit
,
and
will
not
be
allowed
in
the
Ballance
of
the
Sanctuary
,
for
all
the
Children
of
God
are
led
by
his
Spirit
,
wherefore
we
must
try
the
Spirits
,
whether
the
same
mind
be
in
us
,
which
was
in
Christ
Jesus
;
know
ye
not
that
Christ
is
in
you
,
except
ye
be
Reprobates
,
but
ye
are
not
in
the
flesh
,
but
in
the
spirit
,
if
so
be
that
the
spirit
of
God
dwelleth
in
you
;
now
if
any
Man
have
not
the
spirit
of
Christ
,
he
is
none
of
his
;
and
if
Christ
be
in
you
,
the
Body
is
Dead
because
of
sin
,
but
the
spirit
is
life
,
Rom.
8.9
,
10
,
11.
because
of
Righteousness
;
but
if
the
spirit
of
him
that
raised
up
Jesus
from
the
Dead
,
dwell
in
you
,
he
that
raised
Christ
from
the
Dead
,
shall
also
quicken
your
Mortal
Bodies
,
by
his
spirit
that
dwelleth
in
you
,
Ro.
9.10
,
11.
Thirdly
,
Unity
of
Spirit
is
to
be
one
in
Knowledge
,
there
is
nothing
raiseth
Mans
thoughts
more
than
desire
of
Knowledge
,
and
nothing
Magnifieth
Man
more
than
Knowledge
,
and
herein
doth
Man
most
excel
all
other
Creatures
,
not
only
that
God
hath
made
them
Lords
over
the
Creatures
,
but
that
he
hat
endowed
him
with
a
Rational
Soul
,
capable
of
understanding
above
other
Creatures
,
and
in
nothing
is
the
Power
,
Wisdom
,
and
Goodness
of
God
more
eminent
,
than
by
the
different
measure
of
Knowledge
bestowed
on
Mankind
;
Man
in
general
,
exceeds
all
other
Creatures
in
Knowledge
and
Ingenuity
,
but
every
Generation
and
Nation
exceed
others
at
such
a
Rate
,
so
as
what
in
one
Age
,
or
Generation
,
is
a
Riddle
,
and
hid
as
a
Mystery
,
in
another
it
is
Perspicuous
,
clear
and
easie
,
so
that
the
knowledge
of
things
is
the
darling
of
Ages
.
Although
we
have
the
Sun
,
Moon
,
and
Stars
,
the
Fabrick
of
Heaven
,
Earth
,
and
the
Seas
,
the
indefatigable
and
daily
Travels
of
Discoverers
,
and
the
use
of
Reading
,
and
the
Antients
to
inform
us
,
either
of
the
parts
of
the
Earth
,
and
Treasures
thereof
,
yet
are
we
still
to
seek
,
as
well
of
the
Parts
,
as
Treasures
of
things
undiscovered
.
The
New
Inventions
of
Mens
Ingenuity
,
or
the
secrets
of
Nature
and
Power
of
Art
,
make
it
true
which
Solomon
saith
,
he
that
increaseth
in
Knowledge
,
encreaseth
in
Sorrow
,
because
the
Soul
of
Man
is
restless
,
and
the
account
of
the
Idolatry
,
Wickedness
,
and
Rebellion
of
Man
on
Earth
,
is
just
cause
of
Sorrow
,
Grief
,
and
Mourning
,
because
of
the
Dishonour
of
God
,
and
Destruction
of
Souls
by
sin
;
nevertheless
Knowledge
is
so
choice
a
thing
,
that
it
makes
some
Men
eminent
in
understanding
,
as
much
differ
from
others
,
as
Man
generally
differs
from
a
Bruit
so
that
the
Schools
of
understanding
are
both
courted
and
desirable
.
Now
if
the
knowledge
of
the
things
of
this
World
,
be
so
desirable
and
excellent
,
how
much
more
is
the
knowledge
of
God
,
things
of
God
,
and
Eternal
Excellency
,
which
Nature
cannot
Fathom
?
and
tho'
we
had
all
the
Books
Written
,
and
attained
to
all
Human
Learning
,
and
had
all
the
Host
of
Heaven
,
and
Creation
under
the
Sun
to
instruct
us
,
yet
thereby
can
we
not
be
instructed
,
or
learn
the
Mystery
of
Mans
Redemption
,
or
know
Regeneration
and
Newness
of
Life
,
or
power
of
God
in
the
spirit
,
much
less
be
able
to
find
out
the
Eternal
purpose
of
God
,
to
the
souls
of
Believers
,
or
to
apprehend
that
fruition
of
glory
,
that
Believers
are
intituled
unto
,
and
shall
enjoy
.
Eternally
in
Heaven
,
wherefore
if
we
must
be
Wise
to
eternal
Life
,
we
must
be
Fools
to
this
World
,
for
according
to
Solomon
,
The
fear
of
the
Lord
is
the
beginning
of
Wisdom
,
Prov.
1.7
.
So
that
if
any
Man
lack
Wisdom
,
he
must
ask
it
of
God
,
who
giveth
to
all
Men
liberally
,
and
upbraideth
not
,
James
1.5
.
If
the
Excellency
and
Advantage
of
knowing
the
perishing
shadows
of
Earthly
things
,
lead
Mens
desire
so
much
after
that
,
much
more
may
we
be
Encouraged
to
seek
after
the
knowledge
of
God
,
and
of
spiritual
things
.
First
,
For
that
in
Human
knowledge
,
there
is
no
perfection
,
we
see
in
all
Ages
,
Countries
and
Nations
,
one
Generation
exceedeth
the
other
in
knowledge
and
experience
,
and
in
one
and
the
same
Age
,
one
Man
far
exceeds
another
,
in
so
much
that
the
Wisdom
of
one
,
is
ridiculed
by
the
other
.
Secondly
,
All
Human
knowledge
leaves
a
Man
in
this
life
,
yea
,
a
Man
often
so
Declines
in
his
Intellectuals
,
that
his
own
Life
is
his
Burden
,
and
he
becomes
a
Child
or
Bruit
.
Thirdly
,
Mans
knowledge
is
his
Burden
,
because
he
can
attain
no
satisfaction
thereby
,
it
having
no
end
or
perfection
,
so
as
all
his
Life
is
Anxiety
,
Trouble
and
Sorrow
,
Witness
Solomon
,
Ecl.
2.
Chap.
3.
all
.
Ecl.
12.12
.
Fourthly
,
The
knowledge
of
Human
things
puffeth
up
,
and
driveth
a
Man
often
so
above
his
level
,
that
many
Learned
in
Discontent
,
have
run
into
Distraction
,
and
strangled
themselves
;
but
the
Sanctified
knowledge
of
God
and
spiritual
things
,
have
the
quite
contrary
qualities
and
effects
.
First
,
Divine
knowledge
is
so
choice
a
thing
,
that
the
more
a
Man
hath
of
it
,
he
becometh
the
humbler
,
abaseth
himself
,
and
adores
God
the
more
,
therefore
have
I
uttered
that
I
understood
not
,
I
have
heard
of
thee
by
the
Ear
,
but
now
mine
Eye
seeth
thee
,
wherefore
I
abhor
my self
,
and
repent
in
Dust
and
Ashes
,
Job
42.3
,
5
,
6.
Secondly
,
As
Human
knowledge
is
a
Burden
,
Divine
knowledge
is
a
Delight
,
because
the
more
a
Man
knoweth
,
he
humbleth
himself
the
more
in
sense
of
his
own
Vanity
,
and
is
confirmed
in
his
knowledge
,
because
by
Divine
Wisdom
,
he
sees
all
the
steps
Coherent
,
and
tend
to
his
building
up
in
God
,
and
so
delights
in
that
knowledge
,
then
shall
we
know
if
we
follow
on
to
know
the
Lord
,
Hosea
6.3
.
here
is
Assurance
of
Attainment
,
which
is
not
in
Human
knowledge
,
witness
such
who
spend
their
Time
,
Life
and
Substance
,
in
pursuing
after
that
phanciful
Foppery
,
commonly
called
the
Philosophers
Stone
)
who
for
most
part
dye
fools
or
beggers
,
if
not
both
.
Thirdly
.
As
the
knowledge
of
Human
things
fail
and
leave
a
Man
in
this
Life
&
the
knowledge
of
God
and
spirituals
attend
a
Man
here
to
his
Grave
,
and
grows
and
Conducts
him
,
not
only
to
his
Grave
,
but
also
to
Heaven
,
Bl●ssed
are
the
Dead
that
Dye
in
the
Lord
,
they
cease
from
their
Labour
,
and
their
Works
follow
them
,
Rev.
14.13
.
Their
knowledge
of
God
in
Faith
is
their
Guide
and
Comfort
,
Christ
hath
promised
to
send
to
his
People
for
their
Guide
,
and
Comfort
the
Holy
Ghost
the
Comforter
,
Even
the
Spirit
of
Truth
,
which
the
World
receiveth
not
;
because
it
knoweth
him
not
,
but
ye
know
him
,
and
he
dwelleth
in
you
,
and
shall
be
in
you
;
I
will
not
leave
you
,
I
will
come
to
you
,
Jo.
14
16
,
17.
Fourthly
,
As
the
knowledge
of
Human
things
is
imperfect
,
and
therefore
Mens
burden
,
and
the
cause
of
such
Imperfection
may
be
,
First
,
Gods
Wisdom
to
keep
Man
from
boasting
of
himself
,
so
it
may
be
from
the
changeableness
of
Human
Objects
,
in
reference
to
times
and
seasons
,
and
also
from
providential
Influence
,
on
the
Speculative
part
,
making
it
more
acute
in
one
Age
,
than
in
another
,
to
shew
the
absolute
Dependance
of
all
Creatures
on
the
Influence
of
Providence
,
as
shall
best
please
God
,
so
the
Wisdom
and
Knowledge
,
which
is
from
above
,
and
dispensed
to
Christians
on
this
side
of
time
,
is
also
clouded
and
narrow
,
imperfect
,
and
but
in
part
,
not
that
the
Wisdom
of
God
can
be
dark
,
but
the
manifestation
thereof
may
be
so
said
to
be
,
in
relation
to
that
full
fruition
after
enjoyed
,
for
that
either
Wisdom
which
is
God
himself
,
Prov.
8.1
.
all
.
Thought
fit
to
let
out
no
more
of
himself
to
Believers
,
then
might
be
necessary
to
the
Discovery
of
Carnal
and
Sinful
Vanities
,
and
be
a
guide
to
lead
them
to
Heaven
,
in
longing
Appetite
after
the
more
Glorious
knowledge
of
himself
.
Or
Secondly
,
For
that
our
Crazy
and
Earthy
Vessels
,
as
old
brittle
Bottles
,
were
uncapable
to
receive
such
inexpressible
Communications
of
himself
,
and
these
Eternal
Mansions
of
Felicity
,
which
are
Treasured
up
in
Christ
Jesus
for
the
Saints
,
and
therefore
he
allows
them
no
more
here
,
than
is
fit
with
Comfort
to
waft
them
in
upon
Eternity
,
and
then
for
the
further
Manifestation
of
his
own
glory
,
goodness
and
wisdom
,
doth
exchange
our
Mortal
and
vile
Bodies
of
Dust
,
not
able
to
receive
such
glory
,
into
immortal
Bodies
,
and
then
doth
manifest
himself
to
the
full
to
the
Saints
,
who
then
shall
see
,
not
in
a
shadow
only
,
but
plainly
as
they
are
seen
,
that
their
glory
may
be
full
;
for
we
know
but
in
part
,
and
prophesie
but
in
part
but
when
that
which
is
perfect
is
come
,
than
that
which
is
in
part
shall
be
done
away
,
for
now
we
see
through
a
glass
,
darkly
,
but
then
face
to
face
,
now
I
know
in
part
,
but
then
shall
I
know
,
even
as
I
am
known
,
1
Cor.
13
9
to
13.
and
this
is
that
Mystical
Union
of
the
Spirit
,
by
which
the
Saints
are
made
one
with
God
in
Christ
Jesus
,
in
that
inexpressible
knowledge
and
sight
of
God
,
whereby
they
shall
be
able
to
stand
in
his
presence
,
face
to
face
,
and
behold
his
glory
,
and
rejoyce
in
it
.
The
Second
Branch
of
Union
with
God
is
Holiness
,
God
is
essentially
Holy
,
and
Holiness
it self
,
[
whose
Name
is
Holy
]
Isa.
51.45
.
and
can
as
well
be
divided
from
himself
,
as
from
Holiness
;
so
who
are
one
with
God
,
must
be
Holy
,
and
to
be
Holy
,
is
to
be
partakers
of
the
Divine
Nature
.
Christ
the
only
begotten
Son
of
God
,
and
express
Image
of
his
Person
,
whose
Errand
to
the
World
was
,
only
to
Reconcile
God
to
Man
,
knowing
how
Essential
Holiness
was
to
the
Bargain
,
he
and
all
the
Prophets
and
Apostles
Preach
up
Holiness
.
Holiness
and
Righteousness
is
the
chief
piece
of
the
Saints
Armour
,
to
fight
the
Battels
of
Christ
,
Eph.
6.14
.
and
is
that
Image
of
Christ
,
to
which
Believers
must
be
Conformed
to
,
Ephe.
4.24
.
and
Colo.
3.10
.
and
by
which
they
are
distinguished
and
known
.
Holiness
is
that
Cloathing
of
the
Saints
,
who
sit
with
God
on
his
Throne
in
his
Kingdom
,
these
are
the
White
Robes
washed
in
the
Blood
of
the
Lamb
,
and
the
Brides
Wedding
Garment
,
spoken
of
in
the
Gospel
,
for
the
clean
Linnen
is
the
Righteousness
of
the
Saints
,
Rev.
7.14
.
Object
.
But
to
this
it
may
be
Objected
,
that
Christ
is
made
to
us
of
God
,
Wisdom
,
Righteousness
,
Redemption
,
Salvation
,
and
Sanctification
,
1
Cor.
1.13
.
so
we
need
take
no
care
for
inherent
Holiness
in
our selves
,
but
may
sit
down
and
rest
on
his
imputed
Righteousness
,
and
Rely
on
his
Justification
.
Answ.
To
which
may
be
answered
thus
,
That
it
is
most
certain
that
Christ
is
Sanctification
and
Redemption
to
Believers
,
and
that
they
are
Cloathed
with
his
imputed
Righteousness
,
in
the
Eyes
and
acceptance
of
God
,
and
by
his
Stripes
they
are
healed
,
and
all
that
Saints
could
do
,
would
never
make
Attonement
for
Transgression
,
and
although
Christ
by
his
Death
,
hath
most
sufficiently
satisfied
Justice
for
our
Offences
,
and
that
thereby
the
Father
in
him
is
well
pleased
,
nevertheless
,
as
he
hath
promised
to
Reconcile
us
to
the
Father
,
and
hath
actually
Reconciled
such
as
believe
in
him
,
and
hath
to
them
purchased
Eternal
Salvation
by
his
Blood
,
and
having
procured
for
them
Heavenly
Mansions
,
to
make
them
Companions
with
himself
,
and
his
Father
,
Angels
and
Saints
,
there
is
a
necessity
for
an
Inherent
Holiness
,
with
which
they
must
be
cloathed
as
that
Wedding
Garment
,
and
attire
suitable
to
the
Bride
,
in
such
Heavenly
Mansions
,
where
no
unclean
thing
can
enter
in
,
Rev.
21.27
.
and
this
cloathing
and
garment
is
the
renewing
the
Children
of
God
in
their
Nature
,
all
things
are
made
new
,
old
things
are
done
away
,
2
Cor.
5.17
.
We
must
forsake
and
crucify
the
World
,
we
must
dye
to
sin
and
live
to
righteousness
,
we
must
be
planted
in
his
Death
,
that
we
may
live
in
the
likeness
of
his
Resurrection
,
Rom.
6.
to
19.
Gal.
3.27
.
Col.
2.10
,
to
14.
We
must
put
on
the
Nature
of
Christ
in
Spiritual
Holiness
,
Circumcised
without
hands
,
putting
off
the
Body
of
Sin
,
and
are
quickned
with
Christ
by
his
effectual
working
of
Grace
.
The
Affections
must
be
above
the
Creatures
,
and
the
new
Man
renewed
by
Knowledge
after
the
Image
of
him
who
created
him
,
Col.
3.10
.
The
Saints
live
no
more
to
the
Flesh
,
but
are
dead
to
it
and
live
by
Faith
,
I
am
crucified
to
the
World
and
the
World
to
me
,
nevertheless
I
live
,
but
not
I
,
but
Christ
that
liveth
in
me
,
and
the
Life
that
I
live
in
the
Flesh
,
is
by
the
Faith
of
the
Son
of
God
,
who
loved
me
,
and
gave
himself
for
me
,
Gal.
2.20
.
God
forbid
that
I
should
glory
in
any
thing
save
in
the
Cross
of
Christ
,
in
whom
the
World
is
crucified
to
me
,
and
I
to
the
World
,
Gal.
6.14
.
Thus
then
inherent
Righteousness
,
and
holiness
of
the
Saints
,
is
that
which
qualifieth
the
Soul
for
union
with
God
in
Christ
Jesus
,
and
this
holiness
though
inherent
to
the
persons
of
all
Saints
,
is
not
their
own
growth
or
product
,
but
is
the
gift
of
,
and
special
working
of
the
Spirit
of
God
,
he
it
is
alone
that
gives
the
new
Heart
,
and
creates
in
them
a
clean
Spirit
,
and
takes
from
them
the
Heart
of
Stone
,
and
sits
them
for
this
union
.
The
Third
branch
of
Saints
Union
with
God
,
is
their
being
one
with
him
and
Christ
in
love
.
I
in
them
and
thou
in
me
,
that
they
may
be
perfect
in
one
,
and
that
the
World
may
know
that
thou
hast
loved
them
,
as
thou
hast
loved
me
,
before
the
World
began
,
John
17.23
.
Love
in
its
perfection
is
the
Darling
of
all
Christian
Vertues
and
Graces
,
and
is
such
essential
part
of
Holiness
and
Divine
Nature
,
that
it
cannot
be
without
it
,
as
God
is
Holiness
.
Wisdom
,
Goodness
and
Righteousness
,
so
is
he
love
it self
;
Let
us
love
one
another
for
love
is
of
God
,
and
every
one
that
loveth
is
born
of
God
,
and
knoweth
God
,
and
he
that
loveth
not
,
knoweth
not
God
,
for
God
is
love
,
and
he
that
dwelleth
in
love
,
dwelleth
in
God
,
and
God
in
him
,
1
John
4.7
,
8
,
16.
Love
is
Christs
chief
command
,
and
from
his
own
example
,
a
new
Commandment
I
give
unto
you
,
that
you
love
one
another
,
as
I
have
loved
you
,
by
this
shall
all
men
know
that
ye
are
my
Disciples
,
if
ye
love
one
another
,
John
.
13.34
,
35.
Love
as
the
Character
and
Mark
of
a
Christian
,
is
not
only
a
naked
and
bare
profession
of
kindness
and
friendship
,
but
consists
in
these
two
:
First
,
In
a
firm
and
constant
sympathy
of
,
and
with
any
,
in
any
afflicted
state
or
condition
.
Secondly
,
In
a
constant
,
chearful
,
and
ready
supply
of
the
wants
of
others
,
as
far
as
their
abilities
will
reach
.
First
,
This
love
consists
in
a
constant
and
tender
sympathy
in
all
troubles
,
afflictions
,
and
distresses
,
in
Body
,
Spirit
,
or
Estate
,
like
as
Christ
was
;
In
all
their
afflictions
he
was
afflicted
,
and
the
Angel
of
his
Presence
saved
them
,
in
his
love
,
and
in
his
pity
he
redeemed
them
,
and
bore
them
all
the
days
of
old
,
Isa.
63.9
.
There
is
denounced
a
severe
curse
and
wo
against
such
as
are
at
ease
,
and
unconcerned
in
the
case
of
Gods
afflicted
People
.
Wo
to
them
that
are
at
ease
in
Zion
,
and
forget
the
afflictions
of
Joseph
,
Amos
6.
to
7.
Charity
and
Sympathy
either
to
the
Church
of
God
in
general
,
or
to
any
of
the
particular
Members
or
Saints
,
is
the
great
badge
ornament
and
character
of
Christians
,
1
Cor.
13
3
,
to
7.
Love
is
to
be
in
amity
and
unity
,
and
not
in
contention
one
with
another
love
thy
Brother
as
thy self
.
But
,
if
ye
bite
and
devour
one
another
,
take
heed
that
ye
be
not
consumed
one
of
another
,
Gal.
4.14
,
15.
Christians
should
consider
the
height
,
depth
,
and
full
extent
of
Gods
love
towards
them
,
which
is
a
mystery
passing
knowledge
,
that
we
may
be
filled
with
all
the
fulness
of
God
,
Eph.
3.18
,
19.
Christians
in
one
anothers
afflictions
,
should
incorporate
themselves
in
that
holy
cement
of
love
,
or
mutual
sympathy
and
assistance
,
to
comfort
,
uphold
,
assist
and
relieve
one
another
,
under
their
several
afflictions
:
see
the
woful
character
of
such
as
do
not
relieve
and
love
his
Brother
;
If
a
Man
say
,
I
love
God
,
and
hateth
his
Brother
,
the
love
of
God
is
not
in
him
,
he
is
a
Liar
,
for
he
loveth
not
his
Brother
whom
he
hath
seen
,
and
how
can
he
love
God
whom
he
hath
not
seen
,
1
John
4.20
.
And
this
command
have
we
from
him
,
that
he
that
loveth
God
,
loveth
his
Brother
also
,
and
he
that
loveth
not
his
Brother
is
a
Murtherer
,
and
no
Murderer
hath
Eternal
Life
abiding
in
him
,
1
Joh.
3.15
.
Secondly
,
The
second
branch
of
Divine
Love
,
approved
of
God
to
make
up
the
Union
of
the
Saints
with
God
,
is
that
laving
out
the
Bowels
of
charitable
assistance
,
in
the
supply
of
the
Saints
necessities
,
like
the
good
Samaritan
in
the
Gospel
,
not
only
to
see
and
pity
his
affliction
and
condition
,
but
to
support
it
:
God
is
not
only
a
bare
Spectator
of
our
misery
and
maladies
,
but
also
a
healer
of
all
our
wounds
,
and
is
that
only
Physitian
of
Israel
,
and
hath
,
and
applies
that
balm
of
Gilead
,
even
the
Balsom
of
his
own
Blood
to
cure
us
;
hereby
know
we
the
love
of
God
for
us
,
because
he
laid
down
his
Life
for
us
,
and
we
ought
to
lay
down
our
life
for
the
Brethren
,
1
John
3.16
.
But
whoso
hath
this
Worlds
good
,
and
seeth
his
Brother
have
need
,
and
shutteth
up
his
Bowels
of
compassion
from
him
,
how
doth
the
love
of
God
dwell
in
him
?
1
John
4.9
.
If
God
so
loved
us
we
ought
also
so
to
love
one
another
.
Greater
Love
hath
no
man
than
this
,
that
a
Man
lay
down
his
Life
for
a
Friend
,
Joh.
15.13
,
to
18.
The
Duty
of
Christian
charity
is
recommended
and
commanded
as
the
evidence
of
Christian
sincerity
.
The
blessing
is
to
the
liberal
,
the
liberal
Soul
shall
be
made
fat
,
and
he
that
watereth
shall
be
watered
himself
,
Pr.
11
,
24
,
25
,
26.
See
the
exhortation
from
Christs
own
example
.
But
ye
know
the
Grace
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ
,
that
tho'
he
was
Rich
yet
for
your
sakes
he
became
poor
,
that
ye
through
his
Poverty
might
be
Rich:
and
that
famous
exhortation
,
consider
them
that
are
in
bonds
as
being
bound
with
them
,
and
such
as
are
in
adversity
,
as
being
your selves
in
the
Body
,
Hebrews
.
13.3
.
See
how
the
Apostle
James
challengeth
a
naked
beholder
of
the
poor
,
naked
and
indigent
;
If
a
Brother
or
Sister
be
naked
and
destitute
of
daily
food
,
and
one
of
you
say
,
depart
in
Peace
,
and
be
you
warmed
and
filled
,
notwithstanding
ye
give
them
not
these
things
which
are
needful
,
what
doth
it
profit
?
Jam.
2.15
,
16.
So
that
it
is
not
bare
profession
which
makes
Love
,
but
the
fulfilling
of
the
Commandment
,
love
thy
Neighbour
as
thy self
,
as
Christ
loved
his
Church
and
laid
down
his
Life
for
her
,
so
ought
we
also
for
whom
Christ
died
.
Hence
we
see
how
great
is
the
Priviledge
of
Believers
for
whom
Christ
both
died
and
is
risen
again
,
and
taken
possession
of
Heaven
for
them
,
and
that
the
Father
will
love
them
with
the
same
love
,
with
which
he
loved
his
only
Son
,
before
the
World
was
,
so
Believers
should
not
be
affraid
,
for
Love
admits
no
fear
;
There
is
no
fear
in
Love
,
for
perfect
love
casteth
out
fear
,
because
fear
hath
torment
,
he
that
feareth
is
not
made
perfect
in
Love
,
1
John
4.18
.
What
quiet
and
comfort
therefore
may
Believers
have
,
who
find
that
love
of
God
constraining
them
to
wait
on
him
by
Faith
,
may
with
David
say
,
we
will
not
fear
what
man
can
do
unto
us
,
and
with
the
Apostle
,
if
God
be
with
us
who
can
be
against
us
?
be
of
good
courage
for
God
will
strengthen
your
Hearts
.
Fourthly
,
As
the
Saints
are
one
with
God
and
Christ
.
1.
In
Spirit
.
2.
In
Holiness
.
3.
In
Love
.
So
4.
In
Glory
,
which
is
the
highest
priviledge
imaginable
,
and
is
clearly
held
out
in
the
Text
;
And
the
glory
thou
hast
given
me
,
I
have
given
them
,
that
they
may
be
One
even
as
we
are
One.
Father
I
will
that
they
also
which
thou
hast
given
me
,
be
with
me
where
I
am
,
that
they
may
behold
my
glory
which
thou
hast
given
me
,
John
17.22
,
24.
And
as
God
so
loved
the
World
,
that
he
gave
his
only
begotten
Son
to
dye
for
Sinners
,
so
Christ
continues
his
Love
,
that
he
will
have
all
for
whom
he
died
,
to
share
of
the
same
glory
with
himself
,
and
this
is
the
highest
exaltation
and
expectation
of
the
Saints
,
contrived
by
the
Wisdom
of
God
,
and
accomplished
by
the
Death
and
Resurrection
of
Christ
,
and
his
being
set
down
at
the
right
hand
of
Glory
for
us
.
This
superexcellent
state
of
the
Saints
Glory
,
and
Eternal
Happiness
;
is
branched
out
in
a
fivefold
consideration
.
First
,
In
their
blessed
Death
.
Secondly
,
Their
Spiritual
and
Immortal
Bodies
.
Thirdly
,
Their
being
admitted
into
the
Presence
of
God
and
Host
of
Heaven
.
Fourthly
,
Their
being
continued
in
that
state
for
ever
.
Fifthly
,
All
Sorrow
,
Tears
and
Mourning
to
be
everlastingly
done
away
.
First
,
Man
in
his
first
Creation
was
made
Lord
of
all
Creatures
;
and
tho'
after
his
Fall
,
by
the
Wisdom
of
God
,
and
infinite
Love
of
Jesus
Christ
,
was
reconciled
to
God
by
a
new
Covenant
of
Peace
,
nevertheless
was
continued
in
a
Prison
of
Clay
,
subjected
not
only
to
all
Natural
weakness
,
sickness
,
cold
,
hunger
,
thirst
,
and
other
natural
infirmities
of
the
Flesh
,
and
uneasiness
of
Life
;
but
also
while
in
the
body
,
obnoxious
to
the
Temptations
of
Sin
,
and
grief
of
Soul
,
through
the
weakness
of
the
Spirit
,
under
the
clog
and
coverture
of
the
Flesh
,
as
the
experience
of
all
Men
Witness
,
that
this
Life
is
but
Labour
and
Sorrow
;
therefore
the
Wisdom
and
Goodness
of
God
,
and
love
of
Christ
Jesus
,
hath
so
contrived
that
the
Soul
(
a
Prisoner
)
to
misery
and
infirmities
,
should
have
the
Chains
of
Mortality
knocked
off
by
Death
,
and
be
let
free
to
Eternal
Life
.
And
this
is
the
first
step
of
Saints
effectual
Happiness
.
The
Holy
Apostle
clearly
testifieth
,
that
whilst
we
are
in
the
Body
we
are
absent
from
the
Lord
,
and
therefore
not
only
we
but
the
whole
Creation
groan
under
these
Infirmities
,
and
long
for
the
Liberty
of
the
Sons
of
God
,
even
the
Redemption
of
our
Bodies
:
and
therefore
it
's
revealed
that
Death
is
as
it
were
the
opening
of
the
Prison
Door
,
to
the
Prisoners
of
Hope
,
to
set
them
at
liberty
from
all
the
miseries
of
Mortality
and
Temptations
to
sin
,
and
gives
them
a
free
Pass
to
the
Land
of
Rest
.
Blessed
are
the
Dead
thy
dye
in
the
Lord
,
they
cease
from
their
Labours
and
their
Works
follow
them
.
Rev.
14.13
.
And
this
is
a
great
Consolation
to
Believers
,
for
as
Death
is
the
end
of
all
Fleshly
pleasures
,
it
's
also
the
end
of
all
sin
and
Misery
,
so
the
way
of
Death
and
the
Grave
ought
not
to
be
loathsom
or
irksom
to
them
,
for
that
Christ
the
Captain
of
our
Salvation
hath
proved
both
ways
,
and
for
us
led
Captivity
Captive
,
O
Death
where
is
thy
Sting
,
O
Grave
where
is
thy
Victory
?
and
the
last
Enemy
is
Death
,
who
is
led
Captive
by
Jesus
Christ
,
he
will
swallow
up
Death
into
Victory
,
he
will
Ransom
them
from
the
power
of
the
Grave
,
I
will
redeem
them
from
Death
.
O
Death
,
I
will
be
thy
plague
,
O
Grave
,
I
will
be
thy
Destruction
,
Repentance
shall
be
hid
from
mine
Eyes
,
Hos.
13.14
.
The
Second
instance
of
Eternal
Happiness
,
is
to
have
Spiritual
Bodies
.
The
glory
of
Heaven
and
presence
of
God
,
which
is
Eternal
Happiness
,
being
designed
for
the
Saints
,
therefore
the
Lord
in
his
Eternal
Wisdom
,
hath
contrived
and
fitted
them
for
it
;
for
as
Flesh
and
Blood
cannot
inherit
the
Kingdom
of
God
,
nor
Corruption
Incorruption
,
so
the
Lord
doth
provide
his
Saints
Spiritual
and
Incorruptible
Bodies
,
capable
to
receive
these
Spiritual
Manifestations
of
his
Glory
,
and
of
Christ
,
and
all
the
Heavenly
Host
,
1
Cor.
15.
read
all
.
As
this
is
an
Eminent
Instance
of
Eternal
Happiness
,
that
Believers
shall
be
Cloathed
with
Spiritual
Bodies
,
like
that
of
Christs
,
so
it
may
Minister
great
Consolation
to
Afflicted
Misers
,
that
the
time
doth
not
only
hasten
,
in
which
they
shall
be
delivered
from
Misery
,
but
that
also
they
shall
have
Bodies
incapable
of
any
misery
.
The
third
Eminent
instance
of
this
Eternal
Happiness
,
is
to
be
admitted
into
the
Fellowship
of
Christ
,
and
all
the
Heavenly
Host
,
that
they
may
be
with
me
,
where
I
am
,
Jo.
17.24
.
It
is
usual
to
Strangers
to
inquire
into
all
the
Magnificence
of
all
Countries
where
they
Travel
,
the
Queen
of
Sheba
came
to
see
the
glory
of
Solomon
,
Hezekiah
shewed
to
the
Ambassadour
of
the
King
of
Babylon
,
all
his
Glory
,
Power
,
and
Wealth
,
but
what
's
all
the
Earthly
glory
,
but
Poppet
shows
,
to
the
glory
of
God
,
which
is
above
Human
reach
?
and
as
the
greatest
Honour
Kings
can
give
their
Subjects
,
is
to
admit
them
into
their
presence
,
and
constant
Fellowship
,
so
this
is
the
Chief
Dignity
of
Saints
,
that
they
are
admitted
into
the
immidiate
presence
of
God
and
Christ
,
and
that
not
under
a
Cloud
or
Vail
of
the
Flesh
,
as
Moses
saw
God
in
the
Mount
,
and
as
the
Lord
appeared
in
the
Camp
of
Israel
,
and
at
the
Door
of
the
Tabernacle
,
but
face
to
face
,
to
behold
the
fulness
of
his
glory
;
for
when
we
are
under
the
Clog
of
these
Earthly
Bodies
,
we
cannot
behold
the
Majesty
of
God
,
but
when
we
are
Clothed
with
these
immortal
Bodies
,
we
shall
see
as
We
are
seen
,
and
know
as
we
are
known
,
1
Cor.
13.9
,
10
,
11
,
12.
And
as
the
glory
of
God
himself
is
sufficient
for
all
admiration
and
Satisfaction
,
so
the
sight
of
the
glorious
Host
of
Heaven
cannot
but
be
exceeding
delightful
,
to
see
the
sufferers
for
Christ
,
enjoy
the
reward
of
their
Patience
and
Faith
;
to
him
that
overcometh
,
will
I
grant
to
sit
down
with
me
on
my
Throne
,
even
as
I
overcame
,
and
am
set
down
with
my
Father
on
his
Throne
,
Rev.
3.21
.
These
are
they
which
came
out
of
great
Tribulation
,
and
have
washed
their
Robes
in
the
Blood
of
the
Lamb
,
therefore
are
they
before
the
Throne
of
God
,
and
serve
him
Day
and
Night
in
his
Temple
,
and
he
that
sitteth
on
the
Throne
,
shall
dwell
amongst
them
,
Rev.
7.14
,
15.
This
is
the
patience
of
the
Saints
,
these
are
they
that
keep
the
Commandments
,
and
the
Faith
of
Jesus
,
these
sing
the
Song
of
Moses
,
Rev.
14.4
,
12
,
13.
These
are
the
Souls
of
those
who
were
beheaded
for
the
Name
of
Jesus
and
the
Word
of
God
,
Rev.
15.
3
,
4.
ch.
19.7
,
8
,
9.
Rev.
20.4
.
These
are
they
which
were
invited
,
and
prepared
for
the
Wedding
of
the
Lamb.
See
the
Apostles
Description
of
the
Heavenly
Society
,
but
ye
are
come
unto
Mount
Sion
,
the
City
of
the
living
God
,
the
Heavenly
Jerusalem
,
and
to
an
innumerable
Company
of
Angels
,
to
the
General
Assembly
,
and
Church
of
the
First-born
,
which
are
written
in
Heaven
,
and
to
God
the
Judge
of
all
,
and
to
the
Spirits
of
just
Men
made
perfect
,
and
to
Jesus
the
Mediator
of
the
New
Covenant
,
and
to
the
blood
of
Sprinkling
,
which
speaketh
better
things
,
than
the
Blood
of
Abel
,
Heb.
12.22
,
23
,
24.
As
it
's
no
small
part
of
Eternal
Happiness
to
be
admitted
into
the
immediate
presence
of
God
,
so
is
it
to
be
continued
there
to
all
Eternity
.
The
greatest
favourites
have
fallen
,
Haman
was
Hanged
,
and
Achitophel
Hang'd
himself
,
because
his
Court
fell
,
but
the
Favour
of
God
is
for
ever
,
he
that
abideth
in
the
Will
of
God
,
shall
indure
for
ever
,
1
Jo.
2.17
.
his
People
are
all
Sealed
and
Marked
,
they
are
made
Pillars
of
the
Temple
of
God
;
have
his
Name
on
them
,
and
can
go
out
no
more
,
they
are
before
the
Lord
Day
and
Night
,
Rev.
3.12
.
and
dwells
with
him
,
they
are
Heirs
of
all
things
,
and
can
never
fall
from
the
Favour
of
God
,
Rev.
21.7
.
Fifthly
,
As
the
Saints
of
God
are
Eternally
in
his
presence
,
and
so
confirmed
in
their
Happy
State
,
that
they
cannot
fail
,
so
they
have
all
after
Pain
,
Sorrow
,
Grief
and
Trouble
,
wiped
off
and
secured
from
it
,
they
shall
Hunger
no
more
,
nor
Thirst
any
more
,
there
shall
no
Sun
light
on
them
,
nor
any
Heat
,
for
the
Lamb
shall
feed
them
,
and
lead
them
unto
living
Fountains
of
Water
,
and
God
shall
wipe
away
all
Tears
from
their
Eyes
,
and
there
shall
be
no
more
Death
,
nor
Sorrow
,
nor
Crying
,
neither
shall
there
be
any
pain
,
for
the
former
things
are
passed
away
:
This
is
the
Portion
of
Believers
in
their
Eternally
Blessed
Estate
;
of
all
which
,
these
improvements
may
be
made
.
First
,
Compare
Man
in
his
Estate
of
Nature
and
Misery
with
him
,
in
his
Estate
of
Grace
and
Glory
.
Secondly
,
Believe
the
promises
to
Believers
.
Thirdly
,
Be
Comforted
,
and
rejoyce
in
the
Faith
of
Salvation
promised
in
the
Gospel
.
First
,
Man
in
his
best
Estate
is
altogether
Vanity
,
Ecl.
2.11
.
ch.
13.
ch.
4.
ch.
5.12
,
17.
Secondly
,
In
Relation
to
Corruption
,
his
thoughts
are
impure
,
all
his
Thoughts
and
Imaginations
Evil
,
and
only
Evil
continually
,
Gen.
6.15
.
Mat.
15.19
.
Thirdly
,
As
to
performances
,
all
our
Righteousness
are
as
filthy
Rags
,
and
Menstruous
Garments
,
the
whole
Head
sick
,
the
whole
Heart
faint
,
Is.
1.5
,
6.
ch.
64.6
.
Fourthly
,
Heart
Deceitful
,
a
Body
of
Death
full
of
all
Evil
,
Jer.
17.9
.
Rom.
7.18
.
Fifthly
,
Darkness
without
Light
,
or
knowledge
of
God
and
his
truth
,
or
the
Redeemer
,
Tit.
3.3
.
1
Cor.
6.9
.
Eph.
2.1
,
2
,
3
,
11
,
12.
ch.
5.8
.
This
being
the
Picture
of
Man
in
Nature
without
Grace
,
Let
us
view
him
in
Christ
,
and
renewed
.
First
,
All
glorious
within
,
Holiness
to
the
Lord
,
Heir
of
all
things
,
all
things
yours
,
Rev.
21.7
.
Rom.
8.32
.
Secondly
,
Made
sure
a
Pillar
in
the
Temple
of
God
,
go
out
no
more
,
hath
Gods
Name
and
City
on
him
,
his
Robes
washed
in
the
Blood
of
the
Lamb
,
Rev.
3.12
.
ch.
7.15
,
16
,
17.
Thirdly
,
Continually
in
Gods
presence
,
God
Dwells
with
them
,
Rev.
3.21
.
Fourthly
,
Crown'd
with
Everlasting
Happiness
and
Glory
,
no
more
Sorrow
nor
Pain
,
the
former
things
are
past
away
,
Rev.
21.3
,
to
8.
Secondly
,
Believe
Gods
promises
,
and
rejoyce
in
them
.
First
,
Is
Man
lost
by
Nature
,
and
the
Heir
of
Wrath
,
and
hath
Christ
dyed
for
sinners
?
Eph.
2.3
.
Rom.
5.6
,
7
,
8.
Secondly
,
Hath
God
promised
Redemption
by
his
Blood
,
and
Eternal
Life
on
Faith
in
him
?
Jo.
3.16
,
17
,
18.
Rom.
5.9
.
Thirdly
,
Hath
he
said
in
vain
,
seek
ye
my
Face
and
live
?
Is.
45.19
,
20.
Fourthly
,
Is
he
in
Compliment
,
who
is
he
that
walketh
in
Darkness
,
and
hath
no
Light
,
let
him
Trust
in
the
Name
of
the
Lord
,
and
stay
on
his
God
?
Is.
50.10
.
Fifthly
,
Are
his
professions
of
Love
and
Care
a
dry
,
and
only
Complimentive
,
and
not
Real
?
Is.
49.15
,
16.
read
all
.
Sixthly
,
Does
the
free
Market
of
Grace
Merit
no
Admiration
,
Thankfulness
and
Credit
?
Isa.
55
,
1
,
2
,
3.
Seventhly
,
Are
not
these
words
of
him
that
cannot
lye
,
Dissemble
or
Deceive
?
As
I
live
saith
the
Lord
,
I
desire
not
the
Death
of
sinner
,
but
rather
that
he
should
repent
and
live
:
Come
and
let
us
reason
together
saith
the
Lord
,
though
your
sins
be
as
Scarlet
,
I
will
make
them
as
Wooll
,
though
they
be
red
as
Crimson
I
will
make
them
as
Snow
.
Come
unto
me
all
ye
that
Labour
and
are
heavy
Laden
,
and
I
will
give
you
rest
,
Is.
1.18
.
Mat.
11.28
.
Eighthly
,
Is
not
this
Christs
own
Voice
,
Behold
I
stand
at
the
Door
and
knock
,
if
any
Man
will
open
to
me
,
I
will
come
in
,
and
he
shall
Sup
with
me
,
and
I
with
him
.
And
to
him
that
overcometh
,
will
I
give
to
sit
with
me
in
my
Throne
,
even
as
I
overcame
,
and
am
set
down
with
my
Father
in
his
Throne
;
Rev.
3.20
,
21.
Now
how
great
was
the
Stupidity
and
Folly
,
not
to
believe
these
Fatherly
Invitations
,
and
Comply
with
them
,
that
we
may
be
Eternally
Happy
.
Inference
,
Though
Man
by
Nature
in
the
above
Description
,
be
inexpressibly
Miserable
,
yet
not
without
Remedy
by
Faith
in
Jesus
Christ
,
who
dyed
for
a
sinner
,
and
Salvation
and
Eternal
Life
promised
to
Believers
in
him
,
Rom.
5.5
,
6
,
7.
Jo.
3.16
,
17
,
18.
wherefore
we
should
take
Heart
,
Courage
,
and
a
patient
waiting
on
him
.
And
for
our
Assistance
and
Encouragement
,
First
,
Under
the
deep
Sense
of
Mans
Misery
in
the
condition
of
Natural
sin
,
as
in
the
preceding
Description
of
Man
with
a
continual
Lowliness
and
Humility
of
Mind
,
as
a
check
to
Pride
,
Self
,
and
Sin
,
looking
into
Mans
Character
,
when
any
thing
of
Sin
or
Temptation
offers
,
and
with
the
Apostle
cry
out
,
O
Wretched
Man
that
I
am
,
who
shall
deliver
me
from
this
Body
of
Death
,
Rom.
7.24
.
Secondly
,
Have
deep
Admiration
of
the
height
and
depth
of
the
unsearchable
Love
of
God
in
Christ
Jesus
,
who
hath
made
Christ
to
Believers
all
and
in
all
,
Eph.
3.17
,
18
,
19.
Col.
3.11
.
Thirdly
,
Be
Reconciled
to
the
Cross
of
Christ
and
Affliction
,
as
the
happy
means
of
Reconciling
thee
to
God
;
before
I
was
Afflicted
,
I
went
astray
,
but
now
have
I
learned
to
know
the
Law
:
I
will
return
to
my
place
,
and
hide
my
Face
,
until
they
acknowledge
their
Iniquities
,
seek
my
Face
,
in
their
Afflictions
they
will
seek
me
early
,
Hos.
5.15
.
I
have
refined
thee
,
but
not
with
Silver
,
I
have
chosen
thee
in
the
Furnace
of
Affliction
,
Is.
48.10
.
I
will
bring
her
into
the
Wilderness
,
and
there
I
will
allure
her
,
and
speak
Comfortably
unto
her
,
Hos.
2.14
.
I
reckon
that
the
present
Afflictions
of
this
Life
,
which
are
but
for
a
Moment
,
are
not
worthy
to
be
compared
to
that
exceeding
weight
of
glory
,
that
shall
be
revealed
in
us
,
2
Cor.
4.17
,
18.
Fourthly
,
Ly
patiently
under
the
Rod
,
until
the
time
of
thy
Deliverance
come
,
and
quarrel
not
with
the
Instruments
of
thy
Chastisement
,
hear
the
Voice
of
the
Rod
,
and
who
hath
appointed
,
wait
for
the
Vision
,
though
it
tarry
it
will
speak
,
Hab.
2.3
.
Say
with
David
,
Lo
here
am
I
,
let
him
do
with
me
,
what
seemeth
good
in
his
sight
,
2
Sam.
15.25
,
26.
as
with
the
Apostle
,
I
have
learned
in
every
condition
therewith
be
content
.
I
know
how
to
want
,
and
how
to
abound
,
Phil.
4.11
,
12
,
13.
I
will
bear
the
Indignation
of
the
Lord
,
until
he
plead
my
Cause
,
and
Execute
Judgment
for
me
,
Mic.
7.9
.
Fifthly
,
Believe
it
to
be
a
Truth
,
and
be
Comforted
in
it
,
that
all
things
work
together
for
good
,
to
such
as
wait
for
him
,
and
that
the
end
is
Eternal
Life
in
Jesus
Christ
,
Ro.
8.28
.
Faith
and
Salvation
are
inseparable
Companions
,
as
well
from
the
Covenant
of
God
in
Christ
Jesus
,
as
from
the
Fidelity
,
Power
,
Promise
,
and
good
Will
of
God
,
and
this
alone
is
able
to
answer
all
the
Cavils
of
Malice
,
and
Disquiet
,
or
Discouragement
;
which
may
arise
from
the
Consideration
of
the
meanness
or
misery
by
Nature
,
or
under
the
sense
of
Mans
weakness
under
his
sinful
Condition
;
in
this
,
that
he
that
believeth
,
shall
have
Eternal
Life
,
Jo.
3.16
,
17
,
18.
for
though
Man
in
his
best
Condition
by
Nature
without
grace
,
be
a
meer
Picture
,
Shadow
,
Vapour
,
Bubble
,
and
like
a
Bell
upon
the
Water
,
or
dew
on
the
Grass
that
withereth
,
his
whole
Life
Labour
,
and
Sorrow
,
Vanity
,
and
lighter
than
Vanity
,
so
as
he
desireth
Death
rather
than
Life
,
and
at
Death
is
the
end
of
all
his
glory
,
and
his
Misery
is
endless
,
in
Everlasting
Destruction
,
as
in
the
foregoing
Description
;
hence
is
the
unspeakable
Consolation
of
Believers
,
that
the
Covenant
of
God
is
everlasting
,
not
of
the
things
of
this
Life
only
,
but
also
of
the
Life
t
come
,
the
gifts
and
calling
of
God
are
without
Repentance
,
and
herein
doth
the
excellency
of
the
Covenant
of
grace
exceed
that
of
the
Covenant
of
Works
,
with
Man
in
his
first
Creation
.
First
,
The
first
state
and
Condition
of
Man
naturally
considered
,
was
of
the
things
of
this
Natural
Life
only
;
but
the
New
and
second
Covenant
,
is
of
things
of
this
Life
.
and
also
of
that
which
is
to
come
,
so
that
the
New
Covenant
which
hath
the
promise
of
this
Life
,
and
of
that
also
which
is
to
come
,
is
more
valuable
than
the
other
:
Godliness
is
great
gain
,
1
Tim.
4.8
,
&c.
Wherefore
Christ
adviseth
us
not
to
store
up
perishing
things
,
but
rather
the
Kingdom
of
God
,
and
his
Righteousness
,
Mat.
6.19
to
24.
Secondly
,
We
see
in
Natural
Mans
Description
,
what
a
slippery
thing
he
is
,
and
the
meanness
of
his
Condition
,
and
where
all
with
him
ends
;
but
the
Enjoyments
of
the
New
Covenant
,
is
the
Inheritance
of
all
things
which
perish
not
,
nor
change
,
Ro.
11.29
.
Thirdly
,
To
this
New
Covenant
belong
Priviledges
,
which
make
Happiness
here
,
and
Eternally
hereafter
,
by
all
which
the
Fellows
of
this
Covenant
are
endowed
with
the
greatest
priviledges
,
and
assisted
with
the
Richest
promises
that
infinite
Wisdom
,
and
Goodness
,
thought
fit
to
make
a
happy
State
here
,
and
Eternally
hereafter
.
Fourthly
,
The
excellency
of
this
Covenant
is
such
,
that
the
priviledges
thereto
belonging
,
qualifies
and
secures
the
Heirs
of
this
Covenant
against
all
vicissitudes
in
this
Life
,
and
fits
and
moulds
them
for
the
Enjoyment
of
that
Eternal
State
,
provided
and
secured
by
this
New
Covenant
,
the
infinite
Wisdom
and
Goodness
of
God
,
designing
to
make
Believers
,
Citizens
of
the
New
Jerusalem
,
made
without
Hands
,
eternal
in
the
Heavens
;
alters
and
changes
the
whole
frame
of
Man
from
what
it
was
formerly
in
Nature
,
and
squares
him
to
that
Heavenly
building
.
Although
of
Gods
free
Will
and
Pleasure
for
his
own
glory
,
without
the
necessity
of
any
further
perfection
,
Man
was
at
first
Created
by
God
,
&
as
the
free
love
of
God
in
Christ
Jesus
,
is
the
only
Rise
of
Mans
Eternal
Happiness
;
nevertheless
it
is
not
only
compleated
by
Election
,
but
also
by
Regeneration
,
and
newness
of
Life
in
Christ
Jesus
;
and
by
being
made
Holy
,
as
God
is
Holy
,
and
therefore
the
whole
frame
of
the
elect
,
as
well
of
Soul
as
Body
,
is
changed
into
the
likeness
of
Christ
in
Spirit
and
Body
,
If
any
Man
be
in
Christ
,
he
is
a
New
Creature
,
all
things
are
made
New
,
and
old
things
are
done
away
,
2
Cor.
5.5
,
17.
That
you
put
off
the
Old
Man
which
is
corrupt
according
to
the
Deceitful
Lusts
,
and
that
you
put
on
the
New
Man
,
which
after
God
is
Created
in
Righteousness
and
True
Holiness
,
Eph.
4.22
,
23
,
24.
That
such
fashioning
and
change
must
be
before
the
Elect
can
fully
be
admitted
into
the
presence
of
God
,
and
enjoy
him
unchangeably
,
may
appear
by
these
reasons
;
First
,
for
that
the
Wisdom
and
Goodness
of
God
,
intending
to
compleat
Mans
Happiness
,
and
to
magnifie
the
Mistery
of
his
love
,
by
their
immediate
enjoyment
of
himself
in
the
Spiritual
,
Clear
,
and
full
presence
of
glory
,
That
they
may
be
one
with
me
,
see
me
,
and
behold
my
glory
,
Jo.
17.24
.
The
Communication
of
Gods
glory
being
so
sublimely
spiritual
,
and
not
apprehendible
,
but
by
these
who
are
purely
spiritual
,
therefore
our
dark
understanding
must
be
made
spiritual
,
The
Natural
Man
receiveth
not
the
things
of
the
Spirit
of
God
,
neither
indeed
can
do
,
because
they
are
spiritually
discerned
,
but
he
that
is
spiritual
,
judgeth
all
things
,
1
Cor.
2.14
,
15.
and
therefore
in
order
to
compleating
of
the
Saints
Happiness
,
and
to
frame
them
for
that
,
he
promiseth
to
put
his
spirit
in
them
,
and
give
them
a
New
Heart
,
and
renew
a
right
spirit
in
them
,
so
as
they
may
suitably
enjoy
God
,
Eze.
36.25
,
26
,
27.
Secondly
,
Divine
Wisdom
knowing
how
Earthly
mindedness
runs
after
the
Creature
,
and
being
intangled
therewith
,
is
clog'd
from
thirsting
after
God
,
and
things
spiritual
;
to
be
Carnally
minded
is
Death
,
but
to
be
spiritually
minded
,
is
Life
and
Peace
,
for
that
they
who
are
after
the
flesh
,
do
mind
the
things
of
the
flesh
,
but
they
who
are
after
the
spirit
,
the
things
of
the
spirit
,
because
the
Carnal
mind
is
enmity
against
God
,
for
it
is
not
subject
to
the
Law
of
God
,
neither
indeed
can
be
,
Ro.
5.5
,
6
,
7.
And
therefore
to
wean
their
Hearts
from
the
World
,
and
to
wind
up
the
Affections
of
the
elect
to
himself
,
it
behoveth
their
frame
to
be
made
spiritual
,
The
Lord
Jesus
Christ
gives
this
as
his
Command
to
his
Disciples
,
to
be
spiritually
minded
,
and
to
mind
Heavenly
Treasures
which
are
not
Corruptible
,
and
useth
this
Argument
,
for
where
your
Treasure
is
,
there
will
your
Hearts
be
also
,
Mat.
6.19
,
20
,
21.
And
thus
the
Lord
Jesus
making
his
People
of
a
Heavenly
and
Spiritual
frame
,
chiefly
to
mind
Heaven
and
Spiritual
things
,
sets
their
Affections
more
earnestly
on
himself
,
disengages
them
to
Human
Enjoyments
,
Reconciles
them
to
Afflictions
,
and
makes
them
more
easie
under
the
Cross
.
If
in
Solomons
experience
,
that
all
the
World
is
but
Labour
and
Sorrow
,
and
Death
is
more
to
be
desired
than
Life
,
how
much
more
easier
will
the
Affections
of
the
renewed
be
under
all
Disappointments
of
Carnal
things
,
when
with
the
Apostle
,
they
look
to
Heaven
,
and
the
inseparable
and
everlasting
Communion
of
God
,
will
they
not
count
all
things
but
Dung
and
Loss
in
Compare
with
the
Excellencies
of
Christ
?
Ro.
8.18
.
For
I
reckon
that
the
sufferings
of
this
present
Life
,
are
not
worthy
to
be
compared
to
the
glory
which
shall
be
revealed
in
us
.
And
in
that
other
Famous
Scripture
,
for
our
Light
Afflictions
,
which
are
but
for
a
Moment
,
work
for
us
a
far
more
exceeding
,
and
an
Eternal
weight
of
glory
,
whilst
we
look
not
after
things
which
are
seen
,
but
after
things
which
are
not
seen
,
for
things
which
are
seen
are
Temporal
,
but
things
which
are
not
seen
,
Eternal
,
2
Cor.
4.17
.
Hence
we
see
how
great
is
the
goodness
and
wisdom
of
God
towards
renewed
Mortals
,
intreating
them
with
so
great
Mercy
and
Love
,
in
convincing
them
of
the
vanity
of
Earthly
shadows
,
and
discovering
to
them
,
that
so
High
,
Deep
,
Long
;
and
Broad
Mistery
of
Love
in
Christ
Jesus
,
which
passeth
knowledge
,
and
the
Riches
of
the
glory
of
that
Mistery
,
which
is
Christ
the
hope
of
all
glory
,
made
manifest
in
the
Saints
,
Eph.
3.9
,
18
,
19.
Col.
2.26
,
27.
And
by
their
choice
of
these
excellencies
above
the
Creatures
,
to
make
all
things
else
,
to
be
esteemed
of
no
value
,
and
in
their
Souls
desire
,
to
Eccho
forth
none
but
Christ
,
and
having
so
spiritualized
their
minds
,
that
they
can
neither
Touch
,
Handle
,
Smell
,
or
delight
in
any
thing
but
him
,
and
what
tends
to
his
glory
,
and
their
Enjoyment
of
him
.
Thirdly
,
In
the
framing
of
the
Saints
Bodies
at
the
Resurrection
,
in
a
Spiritual
and
Incorruptible
Body
,
for
Christs
designing
not
only
Mans
Redemption
from
wrath
to
come
,
but
also
to
make
them
Coheirs
,
and
participate
with
him
of
his
own
glory
,
John
17.22
.
And
in
respect
,
the
frame
of
our
Carnal
and
Corruptible
Bodies
,
is
not
capable
to
receive
that
glory
,
nor
to
continue
under
the
Enjoyment
of
it
,
for
that
flesh
and
blood
cannot
inherit
the
Kingdom
of
glory
,
nor
Corruption
inherit
Incorruption
,
he
therefore
changeth
that
Corruption
into
Incorruption
,
and
makes
Mortality
put
on
Immortality
,
and
changeth
our
vile
Bodies
into
the
fashion
of
his
glorious
Body
,
2
Cor.
15.42
,
to
55.
according
to
the
working
;
whereby
he
is
able
to
subdue
all
things
to
himself
,
Phi.
3.21
.
What
then
can
or
will
be
wanting
,
to
compleat
the
Eternal
Happiness
of
the
Saints
,
seeing
they
have
so
sure
a
Cov●●ant
,
with
such
ample
Priviledges
,
and
that
they
are
,
and
shall
be
fitted
as
well
in
Body
,
as
Soul
,
to
receive
these
Rivers
of
Pleasures
,
in
the
Enjoyment
of
God
,
in
whose
presence
is
fulness
of
Joy
,
and
at
whose
Right
Hand
,
there
are
pleasures
for
ever-more
,
Ps.
16.11
.
What
then
remains
for
the
Prisoners
of
Hope
,
but
to
sit
down
&
admire
the
Heighth
,
Depth
,
Length
and
Breadth
of
that
Incomprehensible
Mistery
of
the
Love
of
God
in
Christ
Jesus
,
Eph.
3.9
,
18
,
19.
and
by
Faith
,
Love
,
and
Patience
,
to
sit
down
under
his
shadow
with
great
Delight
,
Cant.
2.2
.
and
against
all
Crosses
,
Temptations
,
and
Difficulties
to
take
Comfort
in
the
Faith
of
Eternal
Happiness
,
there
is
therefore
now
no
Condemnation
to
them
that
are
in
Christ
Jesus
,
who
walk
not
after
the
Flesh
,
but
after
the
Spirit
,
if
God
be
for
us
,
who
can
be
against
us
,
who
shall
lay
any
thing
to
the
charge
of
Gods
Elect
?
it
is
God
that
Justifieth
,
who
is
he
that
Condemneth
,
it
is
Christ
that
Dyed
;
yea
,
rather
that
is
risen
again
?
who
is
even
at
the
right
Hand
of
God
,
who
also
maketh
Intercession
for
us
;
who
shall
separate
us
from
the
love
of
Christ
?
I
am
perswaded
that
neither
Death
,
nor
Life
,
nor
Angels
,
nor
Principalities
,
nor
Powers
,
nor
any
other
Creature
,
shall
be
able
to
separate
us
from
the
love
of
God
,
which
is
in
Christ
Jesus
.
From
what
hath
been
said
,
we
see
Believers
firmly
stated
to
the
Title
of
Joynt
Heirs
of
glory
with
Jesus
Christ
,
and
in
a
firm
Covenant
through
him
with
the
Father
,
and
having
so
fair
an
interest
at
stake
,
their
Duty
is
to
pursue
the
same
with
Faith
,
Courage
,
and
Patience
,
and
their
great
prize
is
not
to
be
had
,
but
by
a
continued
warfare
,
The
Kingdom
of
Heaven
is
taken
by
violence
,
and
the
violent
take
it
by
force
.
We
see
in
the
foregoing
Doctrine
of
Christs
sufferings
.
Saints
Examples
,
and
Christs
Doctrine
of
Mortification
,
Resignation
,
and
patient
bearing
of
the
Cross
,
that
the
Christians
Life
is
a
continued
warfare
;
through
Tribulation
and
Persecution
,
ye
must
enter
into
the
Kingdom
of
God
.
Nothing
is
more
incumbent
or
necessary
to
Warriers
,
than
chearfulness
,
the
chearful
Champion
gives
glory
to
the
cause
,
and
assists
the
fellow
Souldiers
expectation
of
Victory
,
quickneth
Actions
,
and
the
glory
of
Victory
hoped
for
makes
Combatants
dispise
all
Difficulties
;
if
then
in
common
Warfare
,
which
is
only
for
Worldly
Honour
,
Riches
,
or
Interest
(
which
when
obtained
)
perish
in
the
using
,
the
chearfulness
be
requisite
,
much
more
in
the
War
for
Eternal
Glory
.
In
this
warfare
the
Combatants
have
more
reason
than
any
others
.
First
,
For
that
the
prize
fought
for
is
eternal
happiness
.
Secondly
,
The
Victory
they
fight
for
,
is
that
which
Christ
hath
already
obtained
for
them
,
to
wit
,
their
Eternal
Salvation
,
and
Destruction
of
Death
and
the
Devil
;
Christ
is
crowned
with
glory
and
honour
,
he
brings
many
●ons
to
glory
,
and
makes
the
Captain
of
our
Salvation
,
perfect
by
Sufferings
,
who
by
Death
destroyeth
him
that
hath
the
power
of
Death
even
the
Devil
,
and
delivers
them
who
for
fear
of
Death
,
were
all
their
Life
time
subject
to
bondage
,
and
is
the
faithful
High-Priest
reconciling
people
to
God
;
and
having
suffered
being
tempted
is
able
to
succour
them
who
are
tempted
,
Heb.
2.9
,
to
end
.
If
in
the
common
case
of
War
,
Courage
and
Chearfulness
be
a
necessary
duty
,
much
more
in
this
Christian
warfare
for
these
three
reasons
:
First
,
Christians
of
all
Warriours
,
have
the
most
excellent
priviledges
,
promises
,
and
assistance
.
Secondly
,
It
is
Christs
honour
to
fight
chearfully
,
under
his
Banner
,
in
imitation
of
himself
,
Prophets
,
and
Saints
.
Thirdly
,
They
have
Christs
Command
for
chearful
fighting
.
In
all
Warfare
these
three
things
are
to
be
considered
,
First
,
Whether
the
War
be
offensive
or
defensive
.
Secondly
,
The
cause
of
the
War
.
Thirdly
,
The
Means
,
Provisions
,
and
Allies
,
to
Prosecute
and
Defend
the
War
.
First
,
The
Christians
War
,
is
both
Offensive
and
Defensive
.
First
,
Defensive
:
The
melancholy
recital
of
the
Annals
of
Mans
Creation
and
first
Estate
,
and
how
he
fell
from
the
Original
Righteousness
he
was
Created
in
,
and
that
afterward
enmity
was
sowed
between
the
Seed
of
the
Woman
,
and
the
Seed
of
the
Serpent
,
and
a
continual
warfare
,
so
as
The
Serpent
shall
bruise
Mans
Heel
,
and
Man
the
Serpents
Head
,
Gen.
3.15
.
demonstrates
to
us
that
here
is
a
perpetual
warfare
denounced
from
enmity
never
to
be
reconciled
.
Man
being
lost
in
Adam
,
of
Gods
Free
Will
,
Christ
the
Mediator
of
the
new
Covenant
is
early
promised
;
this
is
the
Covenant
of
Grace
;
By
Grace
ye
are
saved
,
and
not
of
works
,
ye
are
Sons
and
Heirs
of
that
Covenant
of
Promise
,
Eph.
1.4
,
5
,
6
,
7.
chap.
2.5
.
Hence
ariseth
this
intestine
War
between
the
Creatures
,
the
Seed
of
the
Woman
,
which
are
the
Heirs
of
this
Covenant
and
Elect
in
Christ
,
and
the
Seed
of
the
old
Enemy
the
Devil
,
which
in
all
Ages
are
of
the
World
,
and
Emissaries
of
Satan
to
Persecute
the
Woman
and
her
Child
,
and
spew
forth
floods
of
Persecution
on
the
Godly
,
Rev.
12.
to
11.
Hence
we
see
how
this
continued
War
is
laid
until
the
end
of
the
World
:
It
appearing
that
Mans
Enemy
is
the
Devil
,
his
Emissaries
the
World
,
and
the
Flesh
,
who
are
no
inconsiderable
Enemies
.
We
wrestle
not
against
Flesh
and
Blood
,
but
against
Principalities
and
Powers
,
against
Spiritual
wickednesses
in
High
Places
,
against
the
Rulers
of
Darkness
of
this
World
,
Eph.
6.12
.
This
Enemy
elsewhere
is
called
the
Prince
of
the
Power
of
the
Air
,
and
is
cloathed
with
all
mischievous
qualifications
to
fight
.
First
,
He
is
cloathed
with
subtilty
and
lying
,
by
which
at
first
he
deceived
Eve
,
and
by
the
Apostle
his
Temptations
are
called
,
Wiles
of
the
Devil
,
Eph.
6.11
.
Secondly
,
He
is
powerful
,
He
is
the
Prince
of
the
Power
of
the
Air
,
that
ruleth
in
the
Children
of
Disobedience
,
Ephes.
2.2
.
Thirdly
,
He
is
restless
and
vigilant
,
going
about
night
and
day
,
seeking
whom
he
may
devour
,
1
Pet.
5.8
.
Fourthly
,
His
Malice
is
unplacable
,
see
how
he
pursueth
Job
from
time
to
time
,
with
false
insinuations
to
God
against
him
,
Job
1.
to
12.
ch.
2.
to
7.
Fifthly
,
His
Courage
and
Boldness
is
undaunted
he
dare
tempt
the
Lord
of
Glory
with
impudently
renewed
Temptations
,
Mat.
4.
to
10.
He
pursueth
the
Woman
and
Child
Christ
to
devour
them
,
and
speweth
forth
great
floods
of
Persecution
to
destroy
them
,
Rev.
12.
to
11.
He
fights
against
the
Lord
of
Lords
,
and
King
of
Kings
,
Rev.
17.14
.
This
warfare
is
both
defensive
and
offensive
.
First
,
Defensive
:
In
all
Wars
the
Defensive
is
most
favourable
,
nothing
being
more
just
and
natural
than
to
defend
ones
own
right
,
interest
,
and
property
,
and
in
the
Christians
case
most
justifyable
and
necessary
,
for
Satan
the
first
old
and
continued
Enemy
of
Mankind
,
having
first
invaded
mans
quiet
and
felicity
,
and
tempted
him
,
to
break
Covenant
with
God
,
and
continually
envying
Mans
better
estate
in
the
new
Covenant
rests
not
to
assault
him
,
and
endeavour
to
ruine
him
a
second
time
,
As
he
that
was
born
after
the
Flesh
persecuted
him
that
was
born
after
the
Spirit
,
Gal.
4
,
29.
So
it
is
now
,
and
this
enmity
of
bruising
mans
Heel
is
put
upon
him
as
a
Judgment
for
tempting
,
and
upon
man
as
a
punishment
for
his
yielding
to
the
lying
and
treacherous
insinuations
under
the
cunning
and
specious
pretensions
of
Mans
advantage
,
that
Man
should
know
more
,
and
better
;
but
his
malicious
intention
was
to
ruine
Man
with
God
Eternally
.
Have
Christians
then
so
powerful
an
Enemy
,
cunning
,
malicious
and
vigilant
,
who
is
always
on
his
Post
to
destroy
,
and
have
they
so
considerable
an
Interest
at
Stake
,
how
doth
it
then
behove
them
to
stand
fast
to
the
liberty
wherewith
Christ
hath
made
them
free
,
and
not
to
be
weary
in
well
doing
,
for
if
we
faint
not
,
we
shall
reap
in
due
season
?
Gal.
5.1
.
chap.
6.9
.
Is
any
thing
more
worth
contesting
for
,
and
worthy
of
defence
,
than
that
great
advantage
of
being
redeemed
from
wrath
to
come
,
and
title
of
honour
to
sit
on
the
Throne
of
Christ
,
and
be
heirs
of
all
things
,
which
is
not
given
to
the
lazy
,
but
to
the
diligent
and
victorious
.
To
him
that
overcometh
will
I
give
to
sit
on
my
Throne
,
Rev.
3.12
,
21.
We
must
not
slumber
but
be
vigilant
;
Ye
are
the
Children
of
Light
and
of
the
Day
,
not
of
the
Night
and
Darkness
,
therefore
let
us
not
sleep
as
do
others
,
watch
therefore
putting
on
the
whole
Armour
of
God
.
Secondly
,
This
War
is
offensive
,
All
Wars
though
at
first
but
defensive
,
turn
for
the
most
part
to
offensive
,
for
that
injuries
may
be
so
done
by
invaders
;
that
provoke
the
attacked
to
become
an
agressor
,
not
only
for
reparation
,
and
satisfaction
,
but
upon
success
in
defence
to
invade
the
first
agressor
,
to
confine
him
to
such
limits
,
as
he
may
not
for
the
future
,
be
capable
of
doing
further
injury
;
and
thus
of
necessity
it
must
be
in
the
Christian
Warfare
,
against
Satan
,
the
World
and
the
Flesh
,
so
that
this
War
is
founded
upon
such
implacable
enmity
,
that
it
must
be
continued
without
hope
or
expectation
of
any
peace
,
end
,
or
terms
of
accommodation
,
for
these
three
reasons
;
First
,
The
Soveraigns
of
this
War
are
of
Interests
incompatible
,
so
that
of
necessity
the
victory
must
turn
to
one
side
,
before
the
War
can
be
ended
.
Secondly
,
The
Parties
and
Combatants
are
under
different
and
incompatible
Laws
,
so
can
never
be
reconciled
.
Thirdly
,
All
terms
of
Treaty
or
Capitulation
,
are
by
command
forbid
in
this
War
.
First
,
The
Soveraigns
of
this
War
are
of
incompatible
Interest
,
and
therefore
the
War
must
be
perpetual
until
one
of
the
Parties
be
destroyed
.
Christ
is
the
Generalissimo
of
the
Christians
Army
,
Satan
the
Mammon
of
this
World
,
the
Flesh
and
Lusts
thereof
makes
up
the
competition
;
how
incompatible
then
must
it
be
,
with
the
right
glory
,
honour
and
interest
;
of
Christ
,
who
in
his
own
right
is
King
of
Kings
,
and
Lord
of
Lords
,
to
suffer
a
Rival
to
his
Inheritance
:
though
for
his
wise
ends
,
he
let
Satan
loose
for
a
while
,
to
tempt
and
sift
the
Nations
,
and
draw
the
Children
of
Darkness
into
snares
and
distruction
,
and
to
try
the
Faith
and
Patience
of
Gods
own
People
in
which
the
wicked
Men
are
Gods
servants
and
instruments
;
however
,
to
suffer
their
power
to
prevail
,
is
altogether
inconsistent
with
the
absolute
power
,
and
Soveraignty
of
Jesus
Christ
,
and
although
Satan
and
his
Emissaries
have
fought
many
Battels
against
Christ
and
his
Church
,
they
have
still
been
overcome
in
all
of
them
,
and
shall
be
overcome
until
Christ
bring
Judgment
into
Victory
and
overcome
him
,
who
hath
the
power
of
Death
,
even
the
Devil
,
Rev.
12.
to
12.
chap.
17.14
.
Oh
Death
I
will
be
thy
Plagues
,
O
Grave
,
I
will
be
thy
Destruction
,
Repentance
shall
be
hid
from
mine
Eyes
,
Hos.
13.14
.
Death
is
swallowed
up
into
Victory
;
O
Death
where
is
thy
sting
O
Grave
where
is
thy
Victory
,
the
Sting
of
Death
is
Sin
,
and
the
strength
of
Sin
is
the
Law
,
but
thanks
be
to
God
who
hath
given
us
the
Victory
through
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ
,
1
Cor.
15.54
,
to
56.
The
Lord
of
Life
hath
told
us
,
we
cannot
serve
God
and
Mammon
,
we
must
reject
the
one
,
if
we
serve
the
other
,
so
that
their
Interest
being
inconsistent
we
must
onely
be
of
one
side
,
there
is
no
fellowship
between
God
and
Belial
:
So
that
they
cannot
divide
Interests
,
therefore
there
is
a
necessity
to
be
on
Christs
side
;
The
Son
of
the
Bond
Woman
which
is
Sin
and
Satan
,
the
World
and
Lusts
thereof
cannot
Inherit
with
the
Son
of
the
Free
Woman
,
which
is
Christ
Jesus
,
Gal.
4.30
.
Secondly
,
The
Combatants
of
these
two
Armies
,
have
different
and
inconsistent
Laws
,
and
these
Laws
are
so
relative
and
in
such
affinity
,
with
the
several
interests
of
the
Soveraigns
,
that
of
necessity
perpetuates
the
War
,
so
as
no
end
can
be
expected
,
except
by
absolute
victory
of
one
or
other
side
.
All
Christs
Soldiers
are
new
Creatures
,
renewed
in
the
Spirit
of
their
Mind
,
have
the
same
Mind
in
them
which
was
in
Christ
Jesus
,
are
under
Spiritual
and
Holy
Laws
,
subject
to
his
Will
according
to
that
Portion
of
his
Spirit
,
which
he
hath
given
them
,
spiritually
not
carnally
minded
,
walk
and
live
according
to
the
Law
of
the
Spirit
,
and
not
of
the
Law
of
the
Flesh
;
they
are
not
led
with
malice
,
revenge
,
envyings
,
slanderings
,
back-bitings
,
murmurings
and
cruelties
,
which
are
the
works
of
the
Flesh
,
Gal.
4.19
,
20
,
21.
But
they
are
led
after
the
Laws
of
the
Spirit
,
and
live
in
all
gentleness
,
meekness
,
holiness
,
charity
,
and
kindness
,
as
the
works
of
the
Spirit
,
Ephes.
4.19
.
Ephes.
4.22
,
to
end
.
Gal.
5.22
,
23.
But
on
the
other
hand
,
these
under
Antichrists
Banner
,
neither
are
nor
can
be
subject
to
the
Laws
of
the
Spirit
,
for
they
are
of
the
Flesh
,
and
live
after
the
Flesh
;
To
be
carnally
minded
is
Death
,
but
to
be
Spiritually
minded
is
Life
and
Peace
,
because
the
carnal
Mind
is
enmity
against
God
,
for
it
is
not
subject
to
the
Law
of
God
,
neither
indeed
can
be
,
so
that
they
which
are
in
the
flesh
cannot
please
God
,
Rom.
8.6
,
7
,
8.
The
Flesh
Lusteth
against
the
Spirit
,
and
the
Spirit
against
the
Flesh
,
and
these
are
contrary
one
to
the
other
,
Gal.
5.17
.
So
we
see
that
the
Laws
of
these
pretenders
to
Dominion
are
so
opposite
to
one
another
,
that
it
is
impossible
to
reconcile
them
.
Thirdly
,
The
third
thing
which
perpetuates
this
War
,
is
that
no
treaty
,
capitulation
,
or
agreement
,
can
be
between
these
parties
,
this
enmity
is
so
laid
by
God
himself
,
that
Satan
must
bruise
Mans
Heel
,
and
the
Seed
of
the
Woman
must
bruise
Satans
Head
,
to
the
end
of
the
World
;
Such
enmity
is
between
God
and
Mammon
,
that
the
love
of
the
one
is
inconsistent
with
the
service
of
the
other
.
Know
ye
not
that
the
Friendship
of
this
World
is
enmity
to
God
,
whosoever
therefore
will
be
a
Friend
to
the
World
is
the
Enemy
of
God
,
Jam.
4.4
.
Love
not
the
World
nor
the
things
of
the
World
,
if
any
man
love
the
World
the
love
of
the
Father
is
not
in
him
,
1
Joh.
2.15
.
Thus
the
Interests
and
Laws
of
these
two
parties
,
being
so
inconsistent
,
there
is
no
Room
for
any
treaty
,
hopes
or
possibility
of
accommodation
;
for
that
the
Spiritual
Man
,
hath
antipathy
to
the
Lusts
of
the
Flesh
,
and
the
Carnal
Man
cannot
be
subject
to
the
Law
of
holiness
,
because
of
the
enmity
of
his
mind
;
and
therefore
the
holy
Apostle
is
so
far
from
accommodating
the
matter
,
between
Lust
and
Holiness
,
Flesh
and
the
Spirit
,
that
he
would
not
have
the
Spiritual
Man
to
keep
any
Communication
with
the
unfruitful
works
of
Darkness
;
What
fellowship
hath
God
with
Belial
,
a
clean
thing
with
an
unclean
;
who
can
touch
pitch
and
not
be
defiled
therewith
?
evil
communication
corrupts
good
manners
;
Wherefore
he
forbids
all
tampering
with
the
specious
pretensions
of
the
World
or
Earthly
things
.
Wherefore
if
ye
be
dead
with
Christ
from
the
rudiments
of
the
World
,
why
as
though
living
in
the
World
are
ye
subject
to
Ordinances
?
taste
not
,
touch
not
,
handle
not
these
things
,
all
which
perish
in
the
using
,
after
the
Doctrine
and
Commandments
of
Men
,
Col.
2.20
,
21
,
22.
The
Holy
Apostle
Paul
in
another
place
is
more
severe
,
where
he
commends
the
Repentance
not
to
be
repented
of
,
and
in
the
effects
of
sorrow
and
repentance
he
saith
,
Behold
this
self
same
thing
that
ye
sorrowed
after
a
Godly
manner
,
what
carefulness
it
wrought
in
you
,
yea
what
clearing
of
your selves
,
yea
what
indignation
,
yea
what
fear
,
yea
what
vehement
desire
,
yea
what
revenge
,
yea
what
zeal
?
2
Cor.
7.11
.
In
which
we
see
what
expressions
of
vehement
zeal
against
corruption
and
sin
,
which
are
the
works
of
the
Flesh
,
by
these
expressions
,
vehement
desire
,
indignation
and
revenge
is
implied
,
such
implacable
disposition
,
that
nothing
can
satisfy
except
a
total
ruine
and
exterpation
of
the
Enemy
,
and
their
adherents
in
root
and
branch
,
and
thus
it
must
be
with
Christians
,
they
must
not
be
Neuters
,
or
luke-warm
,
but
must
be
mortified
to
the
flesh
and
the
Body
of
Death
,
Corruption
and
Sin
must
be
so
subdued
in
them
that
they
must
be
Dead
to
the
World
,
and
the
World
to
them
,
so
as
they
can
take
no
more
pleasure
therein
,
than
the
living
can
have
in
the
Dead
,
with
which
they
can
have
no
Communication
.
I
am
Crucified
to
the
World
;
and
the
World
to
me
,
nevertheless
I
live
,
but
not
I
;
and
the
life
that
I
live
in
the
Flesh
,
is
by
the
Faith
of
the
Son
of
God
,
Gal.
2.20
.
chap.
5.24
.
Hence
we
see
all
the
Combatants
of
Christ
are
wholly
his
,
and
not
divided
,
and
can
by
no
means
Parley
with
the
Enemies
of
his
Cross
,
the
Devil
,
the
World
,
and
the
Flesh
,
and
this
is
their
indispensable
and
commanded
duty
,
that
they
must
fight
till
they
overcome
,
for
to
such
alone
is
the
prize
of
Eternal
Life
;
He
that
overcometh
shall
sit
with
me
in
my
Fathers
Kingdom
,
even
as
I
overcame
and
am
set
down
with
my
Father
in
his
Kingdom
,
Rev.
3.21
.
They
must
live
to
the
Spirit
,
and
not
to
the
Flesh
,
with
that
holy
fear
over
themselves
,
having
an
Eye
on
the
Enemies
Camp
,
and
watching
against
Sin
and
the
Flesh
,
that
they
may
not
again
return
to
their
folly
,
and
that
they
may
place
no
Earthly
thing
in
their
Hearts
above
Christ
,
and
all
the
days
of
their
appointed
time
they
must
wait
till
their
change
come
.
As
this
Christian
warfare
is
continuing
,
and
must
only
end
with
our
lives
,
we
are
to
consider
for
our
encouragement
,
that
Christ
doth
not
leave
Christians
unprovided
for
such
great
expedients
,
but
provides
them
a
great
Train
of
Artillery
,
as
the
necessaries
of
their
warfare
,
which
is
held
forth
to
us
in
that
description
of
the
Armour
of
the
Spirit
by
the
Apostle
,
put
on
the
whole
Armour
of
God
,
&c.
Eph.
6.13
,
to
19.
First
,
The
Loyns
girt
with
Truth
;
which
is
inward
sincerity
and
constant
loyalty
to
the
Cause
of
Christ
.
Secondly
,
The
Breast-Plate
of
Righteousness
,
to
be
blameless
and
of
upright
conversation
towards
God
,
and
to
avoid
scandal
to
the
wicked
,
and
be
an
example
of
Justice
and
Godliness
.
Thirdly
,
Feet
shod
with
the
preparation
of
the
Gospel
of
Peace
,
to
be
peaceable
,
charitable
,
humble
,
and
meek
,
and
conformable
to
the
Laws
of
the
Spirit
,
and
not
of
the
Flesh
.
Fourthly
,
The
Shield
of
Faith
,
believing
God
in
his
Attributes
of
Omnipotency
,
Holiness
,
Justice
,
Goodness
and
Faithfulness
,
and
in
Jesus
Christ
as
the
Saviour
of
the
World
,
in
all
his
Promises
and
Providences
,
by
which
we
may
be
able
to
resist
the
fiery
Darts
of
Satan
,
in
answering
all
objections
of
unbelief
and
discouragements
from
Temptations
in
the
World
.
Fifthly
,
The
Helmet
of
Salvation
;
to
believe
that
Eternal
Life
is
the
prize
,
at
the
end
of
the
Christian
race
,
and
this
is
cure
against
all
Trials
,
from
want
,
or
difficulties
,
in
the
Way
to
Heaven
,
to
be
as
assured
of
Eternal
Life
,
as
we
are
cloathed
with
that
Helmet
of
Defence
;
It
is
Christ
that
died
who
shall
condemn
.
Sixthly
,
Praying
and
Watching
as
good
Souldiers
,
on
their
Posts
waiting
for
the
word
of
Command
,
to
march
at
all
times
after
the
General
and
Captain
of
our
Salvation
Jesus
Christ
,
and
to
be
ready
with
Oyl
in
our
Vessels
,
and
Lamps
burning
,
waiting
for
the
approach
of
the
Bridegroom
,
to
enter
into
the
Marriage
feast
of
the
Lamb.
Thus
seeing
this
War
is
constant
,
and
for
the
greatest
prize
,
even
Eternal
Life
,
and
though
against
the
most
Potent
Enemies
,
Principalities
,
and
Spiritual
Wickednesses
,
in
High
Places
,
yet
Christ
the
unconquerable
Champion
is
Captain
,
and
the
Camp
is
furnished
with
such
compleat
warlike
provision
,
Christians
ought
to
fight
chearfully
,
for
these
following
reasons
.
First
,
Salvation
and
Eternal
Happiness
is
the
prize
contended
for
.
And
we
have
Christs
Promise
if
we
fight
in
Faith
,
and
continue
to
the
end
,
we
shall
obtain
it
,
John
3.16
,
17
,
18.
Gal.
6.9
.
Secondly
,
As
we
are
to
fight
and
contend
for
Eternal
Life
,
so
it
is
not
only
promised
to
us
on
our
chearful
fighting
,
but
it
is
also
obtained
for
us
by
Christ
,
who
on
the
Cross
fought
that
good
fight
,
and
freely
gives
us
the
booty
,
and
prize
,
when
we
were
not
capable
to
do
any
thing
for
our selves
,
For
when
we
were
yet
without
strength
,
in
due
time
Christ
died
for
the
ungodly
,
God
commendeth
his
love
towards
us
,
in
that
while
we
were
yet
Sinners
,
Christ
died
for
us
;
much
more
then
being
now
justified
by
his
Blood
,
we
shall
be
saved
from
wrath
through
him
,
Rom.
5.6
,
8
,
9.
Ezek.
16.
to
9.
This
is
that
great
bait
for
ambition
and
desire
,
this
is
that
all
,
which
should
swell
the
Thoughts
and
Affections
of
all
Men.
This
rightly
considered
is
sufficient
to
invite
all
Courage
,
Patience
,
and
new
Obedience
;
to
fill
all
Hearts
with
Joy
,
gladness
,
and
thanksgiving
,
and
stifle
all
murmurings
,
repinings
and
discontents
under
trials
or
difficulties
of
worldly
concerns
,
and
in
our
Way
to
Heaven
.
This
should
induce
all
to
a
hearty
submission
to
the
yoak
and
chearful
fighting
under
Christs
Banner
.
These
Combatants
of
Christ
have
the
greatest
booty
,
rewards
and
priviledges
that
any
Soldiers
can
pretend
unto
,
and
that
both
of
Spirituals
and
Temporals
,
and
those
Spirituals
are
in
many
respects
;
First
,
They
are
under
an
everlasting
Covenant
with
God
,
and
God
with
them
,
I
will
make
with
them
an
everlasting
Covenant
,
Rom.
11.27
,
29.
Isa.
60.20
,
21.
Hos.
2.19
,
20.
Isa.
59.20
,
21.
Secondly
,
They
have
remission
of
all
sins
,
though
of
the
highest
and
blackest
Nature
,
though
never
so
numerous
,
and
as
a
Cloud
or
a
thick
Cloud
,
Mat.
11.28
,
29
,
30.
Isa.
1.18
.
ch.
44.22
,
23.
Thirdly
,
They
have
comfort
in
Spiritual
Darkness
and
Desertion
,
their
case
can
never
be
so
cloudy
,
melancholly
,
and
dark
to
them
,
but
Gods
word
hath
a
promise
for
it
,
Light
is
sowen
to
the
righteous
,
and
joy
to
the
upright
in
Heart
,
Isa.
50.10
.
Mal.
3.12
.
Fourthly
,
They
are
Heirs
of
all
things
,
and
shall
inherit
all
things
,
they
have
the
Promise
of
the
things
of
this
Life
,
and
of
that
which
is
to
come
,
Gal.
3.29
.
chap.
4.17
,
18.
Eph.
1.11
,
14.
Col.
1.12
,
13
,
14.
Rev.
21.7
,
Rom.
9.7
,
8
,
Fifthly
,
They
shall
be
united
to
God
in
Christ
,
in
Spirit
,
Knowledge
and
Glory
,
and
be
inseparable
from
him
in
Christ
Jesus
,
John
17.21
,
to
25.
Sixthly
,
They
shall
be
set
down
with
Christ
and
God
in
Glory
,
and
continue
with
them
for
evermore
,
Rom.
8.35
,
38
,
39.
Rev.
3.21
.
Thus
we
see
the
unquestionable
Spiritual
advantages
of
the
Godly
,
which
no
other
Interest
can
bring
,
and
as
the
Saints
advantages
and
excellencies
are
Inexpressible
as
to
Spirituals
,
so
the
security
and
advantages
are
no
less
in
Temporals
,
as
we
have
already
in
this
Treatise
discovered
.
First
,
In
general
,
Secondly
,
His
Promises
in
all
particular
cases
,
As
First
,
In
Sickness
.
Secondly
,
In
Imprisonment
.
Thirdly
,
In
Poverty
.
Fourthly
,
Under
the
unkindness
and
forsaking
of
Friends
.
Fifthly
,
Under
reproaches
.
This
great
promise
of
general
and
particular
assistance
,
and
so
many
great
priviledges
being
the
first
ground
of
Christian
encouragement
.
The
second
is
,
That
they
have
the
example
of
Christ
,
his
Prophets
and
Saints
in
Heaven
,
who
have
with
undaunted
courage
,
chearfulness
,
and
patience
,
fought
that
good
fight
and
have
received
their
reward
.
As
it
is
great
happiness
in
any
warfare
to
be
under
wise
,
able
and
experienced
Commanders
,
and
as
the
fame
of
the
Captain
raiseth
Courage
and
hope
of
Victory
,
so
it
is
much
more
in
this
Christian
warfare
,
where
Christ
is
General
and
the
Saints
in
Glory
are
examples
.
Whose
Courage
,
Wisdom
,
or
Power
,
can
be
comparable
to
Christs
,
who
is
Wisdom
it self
?
Prov.
1.20
.
chap.
8.1
.
who
is
power
infinite
,
Col.
1.15
,
16
,
17.
and
for
his
experience
he
is
the
antient
of
days
.
First
,
He
is
Wisdom
it self
,
wisdom
is
his
stile
and
name
,
and
well
it
may
be
so
,
for
by
his
wisdom
,
First
,
He
made
all
things
,
and
by
himself
he
upholdeth
all
things
;
He
is
the
Image
of
the
Invisible
God
,
and
in
whom
dwelleth
all
Power
and
the
Godhead
bodily
,
Heb.
1.
to
14.
Secondly
,
He
is
infinite
in
Power
,
and
there
is
no
searching
of
his
understanding
,
he
hath
measured
the
Waters
in
the
hollow
of
his
hand
,
he
metted
out
the
Heaven
with
his
Span
,
and
comprehended
the
Dust
of
the
Earth
in
a
Measure
,
and
weighed
the
Mountains
in
Scales
,
and
the
Hills
in
a
Ballance
,
The
Nations
are
before
him
as
a
drop
of
a
Bucket
;
and
are
counted
as
the
small
Dust
of
a
Ballance
,
he
taketh
up
the
Hills
as
a
very
little
thing
,
Job
32.8
.
ch.
38.
ch.
39.
Isa.
40.12
,
to
16.
Thirdly
,
For
Experience
,
he
is
the
Antient
of
days
,
the
First-Born
of
every
Creature
,
the
Alpha
and
Omega
:
see
that
Discription
given
him
by
Solomon
,
the
Wisest
of
Men
,
Prov.
8.
all
,
Rev.
1.17
,
18.
Col.
1.17
.
He
is
not
only
Wise
,
and
Wisdom
himself
,
but
he
is
Wisdom
diffusive
to
others
,
gives
them
not
only
the
precepts
of
Wisdom
,
but
doth
infuse
Wisdom
into
them
,
and
maketh
them
docile
and
quick
in
Understanding
,
and
in
this
he
exceeds
all
other
Captains
and
Teachers
,
who
may
instruct
,
but
cannot
form
the
understanding
,
as
he
doth
,
I
will
pour
my
Spirit
on
you
,
I
will
make
known
my
words
unto
you
,
Pro.
1.23
.
John
.
1.
to
6.
Isa.
61.1
.
He
is
the
Spirit
of
Wisdom
,
inlightning
the
World
,
he
is
sent
of
the
Father
,
and
hath
of
him
received
the
Spirit
,
to
Communicate
Wisdom
to
others
.
The
Spirit
of
the
Almighty
giveth
him
understanding
,
this
Wisdom
is
such
as
excelleth
,
because
it
is
of
Christs
own
Spirit
,
Pure
Truth
,
and
tryed
,
pure
as
Gold
,
yea
,
purer
than
much
fine
Gold
:
see
the
excellent
vertue
of
Gods
Precepts
and
Instructions
,
Converting
the
Soul
,
Enlightning
the
eyes
,
Clean
,
True
,
Righteous
,
Sweet
,
Instructing
,
and
in
keeping
of
them
there
,
is
great
reward
,
and
endure
for
ever
,
Ps.
19.7
,
to
1.
This
Wisdom
is
the
fear
of
God
,
from
whence
it
hath
its
rise
,
and
how
excellent
and
desirous
this
is
,
see
Prov.
1.8
.
and
all
ch.
8.
all
,
James
3.17
.
in
which
are
made
out
all
advantages
,
both
Spiritual
and
Temporal
.
See
what
account
the
Holy
Prophet
makes
of
this
Wisdom
and
Knowledge
of
God
,
above
all
Human
Knowledge
,
or
of
things
Earthly
;
let
not
the
Rich
Man
glory
in
his
Riches
,
nor
the
Wise
Man
in
his
Wisdom
,
nor
the
Strong
Man
in
his
Strength
,
but
let
him
that
glorieth
,
glory
in
this
,
saith
the
Lord
,
that
he
understandeth
and
knoweth
me
,
that
I
am
the
Lord
which
exerciseth
loving
kindness
,
Judgment
and
Righteousness
in
the
Earth
,
for
in
these
things
I
delight
,
saith
the
Lord
,
Jer.
9.24
.
The
Holy
Evangelist
testifieth
of
this
Wisdom
,
This
is
Life
Eternal
to
know
thee
,
and
whom
thou
hast
sent
,
Jesus
Christ
,
Jo.
17.23
,
24.
The
Holy
Apostle
also
declares
,
what
this
Wisdom
is
,
even
Jesus
Christ
,
Who
of
God
is
made
unto
us
Wisdom
,
Righteousness
,
Sanctification
and
Redemption
,
1
Cor.
1.30
.
Secondly
,
The
second
qualification
of
this
great
Christian
General
in
his
power
,
joyned
with
what
is
already
said
,
he
is
infinite
in
power
,
He
is
King
of
Kings
,
and
Lord
of
Lords
,
Rev.
17.14
.
he
is
the
Blessed
and
only
Potentate
,
1
Tim.
6.15
.
He
is
the
most
High
,
and
ruleth
in
the
Kingdom
of
the
Earth
,
and
giveth
them
to
whomsoever
he
pleaseth
;
of
his
Kingdom
there
shall
be
no
end
;
Dan.
4.17
,
25.
Luke
1.33
.
He
poureth
Contempt
on
Princes
,
and
causeth
them
to
wander
in
the
Wilderness
,
where
there
is
no
way
,
yet
setteth
he
the
poor
on
High
,
and
maketh
him
Families
like
a
Flock
,
Ps.
107.40
,
41.
He
can
make
Nations
as
stubble
,
and
Kings
of
the
Earth
as
nothing
,
he
makes
wast
Mountains
and
Hills
,
and
dryeth
up
all
the
Rivers
;
he
can
make
Rivers
,
Islands
,
and
dry
upon
the
Pools
;
he
can
lead
the
Blind
,
the
way
they
know
not
,
Is.
42.15
,
16.
He
can
make
Darkness
Light
,
and
Crooked
things
Straight
,
he
can
form
Light
,
and
Create
Darkness
,
he
can
make
Peace
,
and
Create
War
,
Is.
45.7
.
Thirdly
,
The
third
quality
of
this
great
General
,
is
his
great
Experience
,
Conduct
and
Valour
.
Can
the
Antient
of
Days
,
who
hath
Conquered
and
Subdued
all
he
ever
Encountered
with
,
be
without
Victory
on
his
side
?
had
not
he
the
better
of
the
Old
Enemy
the
Devil
,
who
beguiled
Eve
,
and
for
his
lying
and
presumption
,
Condemned
him
to
perpetual
Enmity
and
Contempt
?
Did
he
not
Conquer
Pharaohs
Pride
and
stubbornness
by
Plagues
,
and
overthrow
him
wholly
at
last
?
Did
he
not
signalize
his
Power
,
Fame
,
and
Goodness
towards
his
People
of
Israel
,
in
Destroying
their
Enemies
,
and
appearing
for
them
in
all
the
Exigencies
of
their
afflicted
Conditions
,
see
the
great
Series
of
his
Care
of
them
.
Did
not
he
overthrow
the
Devil
,
when
under
Temptation
of
Hunger
,
and
would
not
work
a
Miracle
for
his
own
Relief
;
but
Preached
up
Faith
,
on
the
Word
and
Power
of
God
?
Man
liveth
not
by
Bread
alone
,
but
by
every
word
that
proceedeth
out
of
the
Mouth
of
God
,
Mat.
4.2.3
,
4.
Did
not
he
when
Tempted
from
Scripture
,
to
trust
to
Gods
Protection
,
in
throwing
of
himself
headlong
,
reject
that
Insinuation
of
Satan
by
Scripture
,
Thou
must
not
Tempt
the
Lord
thy
God
,
Ps.
71.11
.
By
which
he
Magnified
the
Soveraignty
of
God
,
and
would
not
Tempt
Providence
?
Mat.
4.9
,
10.
And
being
Tempted
to
Worship
the
Devil
,
for
the
gain
of
the
World
,
he
defeated
the
Tempter
from
the
Duty
of
Worshipping
God
only
,
Thou
shalt
Worship
the
Lord
thy
God
,
and
him
only
shalt
thou
serve
,
Mat.
4.9
,
10.
And
lastly
,
by
his
Submission
to
the
purpose
,
and
Will
of
God
on
the
Cross
,
he
overcame
Death
,
the
last
Enemy
,
Mat.
27.50
.
ch.
28.60
.
and
by
his
Resurrection
,
Crowned
Mans
Eternal
Happiness
,
O
Death
I
will
be
thy
Plague
,
O
Grave
,
I
will
be
thy
Destruction
,
Repentance
shall
be
hid
from
mine
Eyes
,
Hosea
13
,
14.
Hence
is
this
Admirable
Instance
of
the
Power
,
of
that
Champion
of
our
Salvation
,
who
through
the
vail
of
his
own
Flesh
,
hath
made
Conquest
of
Eternal
Life
for
us
,
and
by
his
free
Love
,
Power
,
and
good
Will
,
hath
given
them
the
Victory
over
all
his
Enemies
,
and
the
last
Enemy
,
Death
it self
,
by
taking
away
Sin
the
Sting
of
Death
,
and
as
the
great
Trophy
of
his
Victory
,
hath
Blotted
out
the
Hand-writing
of
Ordinances
,
which
was
against
them
,
and
contrary
to
them
,
and
Nailed
it
to
his
own
Cross
,
and
so
hath
compleated
the
Victory
for
Believers
,
Col.
3.13
,
14
,
15.
From
hence
may
be
seen
,
the
Truth
of
that
great
Mistery
of
Gods
Love
in
Christ
Jesus
,
Eye
hath
not
seen
,
neither
hath
Ear
heard
,
&c.
Is.
64.4
.
and
how
great
Reason
then
have
sinful
Mortals
to
be
much
in
the
Admiration
of
all
the
Dimentions
of
that
inexpressible
Mistery
of
Christs
Love
,
which
passeth
knowledge
?
Eph.
3.18
,
19.
As
the
many
Advantages
from
the
Booty
,
in
this
Conflict
,
and
Christs
Example
,
is
an
inducement
for
chearful
fighting
,
so
is
the
Example
of
the
chearful
Companions
of
this
Combate
,
of
which
see
a
great
Tribe
of
the
Royal
Combatants
under
this
Banner
of
Christ
,
fighting
to
Death
with
Immortal
Glory
,
set
down
before
:
the
Saints
Banner
,
is
the
Cross
of
Christ
,
God
forbid
that
I
should
glory
in
any
thing
,
save
in
the
Cross
of
Christ
,
Gal.
6.14
.
In
this
Cross
or
Banner
,
Christ
carries
in
it
,
as
the
Trophy
of
his
Victory
and
Motto
,
for
the
Comfort
of
Sinners
,
that
Hand-Writing
of
Ordinance
above
mentioned
,
and
this
is
the
Magna
Charta
of
Believers
,
Col.
2.14
.
He
that
Believeth
on
him
,
shall
never
perish
,
but
have
Eternal
Life
,
John
3.14
,
to
18.
Thirdly
,
The
third
Encouragement
for
chearful
fighting
,
is
Christs
express
Will
and
Command
,
Let
not
your
Hearts
be
Troubled
,
you
believe
in
God
,
believe
also
in
me
,
&c.
Jo.
14.
to
5.
Rejoyce
always
,
yea
I
say
,
rejoyce
evermore
,
Col.
3.16
,
17.
The
whole
Scripture
is
full
of
Exhortations
of
the
Godly's
Rejoycing
in
God
;
Let
the
Hearts
of
them
that
seek
the
Lord
,
rejoyce
,
again
rejoyce
in
the
Lord
always
,
I
say
again
rejoyce
in
the
Lord
,
Ps.
105.
all
,
Phi.
4.4
.
the
Combatants
under
Christs
Banner
,
have
peculiar
Reasons
of
chearfulness
beyond
all
others
.
First
,
For
that
their
General
was
never
defeated
,
neither
can
be
,
for
how
is
it
possible
that
Wisdom
,
Power
,
and
Experience
,
which
Christ
is
in
himself
,
can
be
Defeated
?
Secondly
,
All
other
Souldiers
fight
in
Hopes
of
Victory
,
here
the
Victory
is
insured
,
and
already
obtained
,
Christ
hath
already
fought
the
Battel
,
and
Christians
are
but
to
follow
chearfully
,
and
receive
the
Prize
,
He
hath
trod
the
Wine-press
of
his
Fathers
Wrath
,
and
none
of
the
People
were
with
him
;
Is.
63.
to
5.
He
is
that
only
High
Priest
and
Sacrifice
for
Sinners
,
and
is
the
Blood
of
Sprinkling
,
Heb.
12.4
.
Heb.
4.15
,
16.
He
is
our
Fore-runner
and
Harbinger
,
to
take
possession
for
us
within
the
Vail
,
Heb.
6.20
.
He
is
able
to
save
to
the
uttermost
,
Heb.
7.27
.
He
is
offered
up
once
for
all
,
By
his
own
Blood
,
he
obtained
Redemption
for
Sinners
,
to
appear
in
the
presence
of
God
for
us
,
Heb.
12.27
.
He
is
our
Advocate
,
to
make
intercession
for
us
,
1
Jo.
2.1
.
Thirdly
,
All
the
Soldiers
Wounded
in
this
Conflict
,
are
Healed
and
Cured
by
the
Balsom
of
his
Blood
,
He
was
wounded
for
our
Transgressions
,
he
was
bruised
for
our
Iniquities
,
the
Chastisement
of
our
Peace
was
upon
him
,
and
with
his
Stripes
we
are
Healed
,
Is.
53.5
.
O
Mistical
Balm
of
Gilead
!
doth
any
Generals
Blood
,
prove
the
Soldiers
Balsom
,
but
that
of
Jesus
Christ
?
the
lives
of
Millions
of
Soldiers
are
Sacrificed
to
the
Life
of
their
General
,
but
this
General
dyed
,
to
save
the
Lives
of
his
Soldiers
,
God
commendeth
his
Love
towards
us
,
for
while
we
were
yet
Sinners
,
Christ
dyed
for
us
,
Ro.
4
25.
Ro.
5.9
,
10.
Fourthly
,
Those
who
fight
under
this
Banner
,
shall
never
be
overcome
,
even
though
they
fight
to
Death
they
may
be
troubled
but
not
destroyed
,
perplexed
but
not
in
despair
,
persecuted
but
not
forsaken
,
cast
down
but
not
destroyed
,
1
Cor.
4.8
,
9
,
10.
They
may
be
killed
all
the
day
long
,
and
counted
as
Sheep
for
the
Slaughter
,
and
yet
in
all
this
,
be
more
than
Conquerors
,
Ps.
44.22
.
Ro.
8.36
,
37.
He
hath
so
Framed
,
Fitted
,
Fashioned
,
and
prepared
them
in
a
spiritual
Building
and
Frame
,
by
putting
his
invincible
Spirit
in
them
,
Eze.
36.26
,
27.
and
so
Armed
,
and
Disciplined
them
in
a
Spiritual
Warfare
,
that
they
are
invincible
;
they
have
on
the
whole
Compleat
Armor
of
God
,
that
though
their
fighting
be
against
Principalities
and
Powers
,
and
spiritual
wickednesses
in
high
places
,
they
are
secured
against
all
assaults
,
enabled
to
fight
all
Battels
,
and
though
they
should
and
must
resist
unto
Blood
,
and
in
this
fight
lose
their
Carnal
Life
,
yet
shall
they
be
gainers
,
and
victorious
,
Eph.
6.12
,
to
19.
He
that
saveth
his
Life
,
shall
lose
it
,
and
he
that
loseth
his
Life
,
shall
find
it
,
Mat.
10.29
.
He
that
raiseth
up
the
Lord
Jesus
,
shall
raise
us
up
,
and
present
us
with
him
,
2
Cor.
4.14
.
Fear
not
him
that
can
kill
the
Body
,
and
do
no
more
,
but
fear
him
that
can
destroy
both
Soul
and
Body
in
Hell
,
Mat.
10.28
.
Fifthly
,
Christ's
Soldiers
are
not
straglers
,
but
are
all
chosen
of
God
,
from
the
beginning
of
the
World
,
and
before
the
World
was
,
Romans
9.8
,
11
,
16.
Ro.
8.29
,
30.
They
are
all
Named
,
Marked
,
Listed
,
and
Entred
in
Christs
Muster-Roll
of
his
Saints
,
they
have
the
Mark
of
God
,
The
White
Stone
,
and
New
Name
,
and
on
them
,
the
Name
of
God
,
and
the
Name
of
the
City
of
God
,
Rev.
7.3
.
ch.
14.14
.
ch.
2.7
.
ch.
3.8
,
12.
so
that
they
cannot
be
lost
,
stolen
,
or
forced
from
their
Colours
,
having
Gods
Name
and
Mark
on
them
,
Eze.
8.4
,
5.
Sixthly
,
They
are
all
given
of
God
,
to
the
General
,
Christ
Jesus
,
and
I
have
manifested
thy
Name
unto
the
Men
which
thou
gavest
me
out
of
the
World
,
thine
they
were
,
and
thou
gavest
them
me
,
and
they
have
kept
thy
Word
,
Jo.
17.6
,
12
,
15
,
24.
They
are
peculiarly
guarded
,
and
kept
by
Christ
,
that
they
may
not
be
lost
,
but
are
preserved
against
all
evil
,
Ps.
91.
all
,
Is.
54.10
.
they
are
protected
against
all
Poysonous
or
hurtful
Weapons
,
no
Weapon
framed
against
thee
shall
prosper
,
and
every
Tongue
which
shall
rise
against
thee
in
Judgment
,
shalt
thou
Condemn
,
this
is
the
Heritage
of
the
Lord
,
and
their
Righteousness
is
of
me
,
saith
the
Lord
;
Is.
49.2
,
16.
They
are
in
Christs
own
keeping
,
so
that
they
are
graven
on
the
Palms
of
his
Hands
,
and
are
Eternally
preserved
to
the
enjoyment
of
God
,
and
to
be
set
on
his
Throne
,
and
When
he
maketh
up
his
Jewels
,
they
are
spared
,
Rev.
3.24
.
Mal.
3.17
.
Seventhly
,
This
one
thing
more
is
peculiar
to
Christs
Army
,
whereas
in
other
Armies
the
Soldiers
,
some
are
pressed
,
others
hired
,
of
divers
Nations
,
Languages
,
Judgments
,
Interests
,
and
Perswasions
,
all
Christs
are
Volunteers
.
Thy
People
shall
be
a
willing
People
in
the
Day
of
thy
Power
,
Ps.
110.3
.
They
are
all
of
one
Spirit
with
Christ
,
he
puts
his
Spirit
within
them
,
Eze.
36.25
,
26.
Jer.
32.39
.
They
are
all
united
to
Christ
,
and
are
of
one
mind
,
and
Will
with
him
,
one
in
us
,
as
we
are
one
,
John
17.21
.
They
are
all
of
one
mind
,
and
unanimous
amongst
themselves
,
with
a
Heavenly
Harmony
,
and
their
Sentiments
is
one
amongst
themselves
,
Like
the
pretious
Oyntment
on
the
Head
,
which
ran
down
upon
the
Beard
,
and
as
the
Dew
of
Hermon
,
and
the
Dew
on
the
Mount
of
Zion
,
Ps.
133.
As
they
all
accord
in
Sentiments
,
they
are
guilty
neither
of
Murmuring
,
Rebellion
,
or
Mutiny
,
but
Holy
and
Peaceable
,
therefore
all
their
desires
are
acceptable
with
God
,
and
are
written
and
recorded
by
him
in
his
Book
of
Life
,
and
they
that
feared
Lord
,
spoke
often
one
to
another
,
and
a
Book
of
remembrance
was
written
before
him
,
for
them
that
feared
the
Lord
,
and
thought
often
upon
his
Name
,
Mal.
3.10
.
Then
to
conclude
,
if
it
be
of
a
Truth
,
that
Believers
shall
have
Eternal
Life
,
Jo.
3
16.
Are
they
under
an
everlasting
Covenant
with
God
,
Hosea
2.19
,
20
,
Is.
59.20
,
21.
Is.
60.20
,
21.
Ro.
11.27
,
29.
Do
Remission
of
Sins
,
of
whatsoever
degree
or
quality
belong
to
them
,
Is.
1.18
.
Is.
43.26
.
Mat.
11.28
,
29
,
30.
Shall
they
have
Comfort
in
Darkness
?
Is.
50.10
.
Mich.
7.8
.
Mal
3
16.
Shall
they
be
Heirs
of
all
things
?
Rev.
21.7
.
Ro.
8.32
.
Gal.
3.29
.
Eph.
1.11
,
14.
Shall
they
be
one
with
God
in
Christ
Jesus
,
in
Wisdom
,
Spirit
and
Glory
,
Jo.
17.21
,
to
25
Shall
nothing
present
,
or
to
come
separate
them
from
him
,
Ro.
8.35
,
37
,
38.
Shall
they
sit
on
the
Throne
of
God
with
Christ
,
Rev.
3.21
.
Shall
Christ
have
Universal
Sympathy
with
them
in
all
their
Afflictions
,
Is.
63.9
.
Shall
they
have
Universal
Protection
by
Christ
?
Is.
43.2
.
Ps.
91
all
.
Ps.
107.
all
.
Shall
their
Chastisement
from
God
be
in
moderation
?
Is.
27.7
,
8.
Jer.
31.20
.
Shall
the
end
of
their
chastisement
,
be
to
take
away
their
sin
,
and
for
their
good
?
Is.
27.9
.
Heb.
12.5
,
to
11.
Shall
the
Afflictions
of
the
Godly
,
be
but
for
a
short
time
?
Is.
54.7
,
8.
2
Cor.
4.17
.
Shall
the
Afflictions
of
the
Godly
,
be
exchanged
with
greater
Mercies
?
2
Cor.
4.17
,
18.
Hebr.
12.11
.
Are
the
Chastisements
of
the
Godly
,
with
Reluctance
from
God
?
Jer.
31.20
.
Hosea
11.8
,
9
,
10
,
11.
Hath
he
given
to
his
People
,
Promises
in
Poverty
?
Ps.
25.4
.
Ps.
34.9
,
10.
Isa.
41
,
17
,
to
21.
Is.
44.2
,
3.
Is.
45.3
.
Have
they
promises
in
Captivity
?
Jer.
30.18
.
ch.
31.10
.
ch.
32.37
.
Have
they
promises
under
Reproaches
,
Ps.
22.6
,
to
11.
Ps.
31.9
,
to
14.
Ez.
36.3
,
15.
Ps.
38.10
,
11
,
12
,
15.
Pro.
42.10
,
11.
Ps.
51.7
,
8.
Have
they
promises
in
Sickness
?
Is.
38.
all
,
ch.
40.28
,
to
32.
Jer.
33.6
.
Ps.
41.3
.
Is.
46.3
,
4.
Is.
47.18
.
Have
they
promises
when
forsaken
of
Friends
?
Ps.
27.5
,
to
15.
Is.
49.15
,
to
22.
Is.
54.5
,
to
11.
Is.
66.5
.
ch.
6
3
,
15.
Jer.
30.11
,
to
18.
Shall
all
their
Trials
and
Troubles
,
turn
to
Everlasting
Joy
?
Ps.
116.6
,
10.
Ps.
91
,
all
.
Ps.
68.13
.
Have
they
Christ
for
their
General
,
and
Saints
their
Companions
in
their
Warfare
?
Is
Christ
Wise
and
Wisdom
it self
?
Pro.
1.2
.
ch.
8.
all
.
Is
Christ
for
Experience
,
the
Antient
of
Days
,
Maker
and
Preserver
of
all
things
?
Col.
1.15
,
16
,
17.
1
Cor.
8.6
.
Heb.
1.
to
14.
Is
his
Wisdom
unsearchable
?
Job
32.8
.
ch.
38.
all
.
ch.
39.
ch.
40.
Pro.
8.
Is
he
who
furnisheth
Wisdom
?
James
1.5
.
Pro.
1.23
.
John
1.
to
6.
Job
38.36
.
ch.
32.8
.
Is
this
Wisdom
the
fear
of
God
?
Pro.
1.7
.
ch.
9.10
.
Jere.
9.23
,
24.
Jo.
17.3
,
7
,
8.
Is
Christ
all
in
all
to
the
Saints
?
1
Cor.
1.30
,
31.
Is
he
infinitely
powerful
,
Omnipotent
King
of
Kings
,
and
Lord
of
Lords
?
Rev.
17.14
.
Is.
12
,
to
29.
Job
38.
ch.
49.
ch.
40.
ch.
41.
Dan.
17.25
.
Jer.
27.5
.
Is.
45.7
.
Is
he
experience
to
fight
for
his
People
?
see
the
large
account
of
the
Victory
for
his
People
before
.
Hath
he
overcome
the
Devil
the
Antient
and
Powerful
enemy
of
Man
?
Mat.
4
to
8.
Hath
he
overcome
Death
and
the
Cross
,
by
his
Death
and
Resurrection
?
Mat.
27.50
.
ch.
28.6
.
Hosea
13.14
.
1
Cor.
15.54
,
to
57.
Hath
he
in
the
Signal
of
his
Victories
,
that
rare
Trophy
,
the
Hand-Writing
of
Ordinances
blotted
out
,
which
was
against
Man
?
Col.
3.13
,
14
,
15.
John
3.16
,
17
,
18.
Ro.
5.5
,
to
9.
Is
the
Cross
of
Christ
,
the
Standard
Royal
and
Saints
Glory
?
Gal.
6.14
.
And
hath
he
in
it
the
Motto
of
Saints
Salvation
?
Jo.
3.14
,
to
18
,
and
blotting
out
of
their
Sins
?
Col.
2.14
.
Have
all
the
glorified
Saints
of
Heaven
Travelled
thither
,
under
the
Cross
of
Christ
for
our
Example
?
Is
Christs
Command
for
chearful
fighting
under
his
Banner
?
Jo.
14
,
to
5.
Col.
3.16
,
17.
1
Thes.
5.18
.
Phi.
1
,
to
8.
Psa.
105.
all
.
Heb
,
12.1
,
2.
Shall
Christs
Combatants
have
Victory
for
them
,
before
the
fight
?
Is.
61.
to
5.
ch.
66.7
,
8.
Heb.
4.15
,
16.
ch.
6.9
,
20.
ch.
12.4
.
ch.
7.25
,
to
22.
ch.
9.12
,
to
28.
Is
Christ
our
Advocate
,
making
intercession
for
us
?
1.
Jo.
2.1
.
Heb.
7.25
.
Hath
he
taken
possession
of
Heaven
for
us
?
Heb.
6.20
.
ch.
12.1
,
2.
Are
the
Wounds
of
Christs
Combatants
,
cured
by
his
Blood
?
Is.
53.4
,
5
,
6.
1
Pet.
2.21
,
to
25.
Are
the
Combatants
of
Christ
always
Conquerors
?
Ro.
8.36
37
2
Cor.
4.14
.
Mat.
10.32
.
Are
all
the
Combatants
of
Christ
so
framed
and
armed
;
that
they
can
resist
all
Attacks
?
Ez.
36.26
,
27.
Eph
6
12
,
13
,
14
,
to
19.
Are
all
Christs
Soldiers
choice
,
and
chosen
before
the
World
began
?
Ro.
8.29
,
30.
Tit.
1.2
.
ch.
3.5
,
6.
Are
they
all
Marked
,
and
listed
in
Christs
Muster-Roll
?
Isa.
5.3
.
Ez.
8.4
,
5.
Rom.
7.3
.
ch.
2.7
.
ch.
3.5
,
12.
Jo
17.6
.
Are
they
all
secured
by
Christ
,
that
they
shall
never
be
lost
?
Jo.
17.24
.
Psa.
91.
all
,
Isa.
54.17
.
ch.
59.2
,
16.
Are
all
Christs
Combatants
of
one
mind
,
of
one
spirit
,
will
and
harmony
?
Eze.
36.26
,
27.
Joh.
17.21
.
Ps.
133.
Mal.
3.16
.
If
these
be
the
undeniable
Truths
of
God
,
and
Priviledges
of
such
,
who
fight
the
good
fight
of
Faith
under
Christs
Banner
,
what
should
hinder
but
that
they
should
draw
near
with
full
Heart
and
Assurance
,
and
rejoyce
in
the
great
Salvation
purchased
to
them
by
Christ
Jesus
,
and
chearfully
close
with
the
Apostles
Exhortation
,
wherefore
seeing
we
are
compassed
about
with
such
a
Cloud
of
Witnesses
,
let
us
lay
aside
every
weight
that
hangeth
down
,
and
the
sin
that
so
easily
beset
us
,
and
let
us
run
with
patience
,
the
Race
that
is
set
before
us
,
looking
unto
Jesus
,
the
Author
and
Finisher
of
our
Faith
,
who
for
the
Joy
that
was
set
before
him
endured
the
Cross
,
dispising
the
shame
,
and
is
set
down
at
the
Right
Hand
of
the
Throne
of
God
;
for
consider
him
that
endured
such
Contradiction
of
Sinners
against
himself
,
lest
ye
be
wearied
,
and
faint
in
your
minds
.
Heb.
12.1
,
2
,
3.
And
further
,
Let
us
draw
near
with
a
true
Heart
,
and
full
Assurance
of
Faith
,
having
our
Hearts
sprinkled
from
an
evil
Conscience
,
and
our
Bodies
washed
with
pure
Water
,
let
us
hold
fast
the
Profession
of
our
Faith
,
without
wavering
,
for
he
is
faithful
,
who
hath
promised
,
Heb.
10.22
,
23.
Let
us
imitate
that
Holy
Apostle
,
I
have
fought
the
good
fight
of
Faith
,
I
have
finished
my
Course
,
henceforth
for
me
is
laid
up
a
Crown
of
Righteousness
,
which
the
Righteous
Judge
shall
give
me
at
that
day
,
and
not
only
to
me
,
but
to
all
them
also
that
love
his
appearing
,
1
Tim.
4.7.8
.
What
can
or
should
hinder
the
Joy
and
rejoycing
of
the
People
of
God
,
who
are
so
well
secured
and
assured
of
their
everlasting
Interest
in
him
?
There
is
therefore
now
no
condemnation
to
them
who
are
in
Christ
Jesus
,
who
walk
not
after
the
flesh
,
but
after
the
Spirit
,
Rom.
8.1
.
If
God
be
for
us
who
can
be
against
us
?
Who
shall
lay
any
thing
to
the
charge
of
Gods
Elect
?
It
is
God
that
Justifieth
who
shall
condemn
?
Who
is
he
that
condemneth
?
It
is
Christ
that
died
,
yea
rather
that
is
risen
again
,
and
sitteth
at
the
right
hand
of
God
,
and
maketh
Intercession
for
us
,
Rom.
8.1
,
31
,
to
35.
Are
there
,
or
can
there
be
greater
causes
of
Joy
,
and
Satisfaction
,
than
in
the
assurance
of
Eternal
happiness
given
in
Scriptures
to
Believers
,
no
casualty
of
condition
in
life
or
death
,
can
separate
them
from
the
love
of
God
in
Christ
Jesus
,
Heb.
2.9
.
to
15
,
Rom.
8.35
,
to
40.
And
whatever
troubles
or
afflictions
shall
attend
them
in
this
World
,
though
their
days
may
be
spent
in
sorrow
,
labour
,
and
tragical
afflictions
,
their
end
shall
be
joyous
and
comical
;
He
that
soweth
in
Tears
shall
reap
in
Joy
,
he
that
goeth
forth
and
weepeth
bearing
pretious
Seed
,
shall
doubtless
come
again
with
rejoycing
,
bringing
his
Sheaves
with
him
,
Psal.
126.5
,
6.
The
condition
of
the
Godly
in
the
end
shall
certainly
be
happy
;
Though
you
have
lyen
among
the
Pots
yet
shall
ye
be
like
the
Wings
of
a
Dove
,
whose
Feathers
are
covered
with
Silver
,
and
her
Wings
with
yellow
Gold
,
Psal.
68.13
.
Therefore
to
conclude
all
,
let
us
imitate
the
Holy
Apostle
;
Be
ye
stedfast
,
unmoveable
,
abounding
in
the
work
of
the
Lord
,
for
as
much
as
ye
know
that
your
work
is
not
in
vain
in
the
Lord
,
2
Tim.
4.7
,
8
1
Cor.
15
58.
In
all
these
things
we
are
more
than
Conquerours
,
Rom
8.35
.
to
end
,
and
let
us
in
thanksgiving
acknowledge
the
Soveraign
excellency
of
Christs
love
with
Psalms
148.
Psal.
149.
Psal.
150.
And
lastly
,
Let
us
come
boldly
to
the
Throne
of
Grace
that
we
may
obtain
mercy
and
find
Grace
to
help
in
time
of
need
,
Heb.
4.16
.
Now
unto
him
by
whom
the
World
was
created
and
subsists
,
who
bounds
the
Seas
,
who
reveals
to
man
his
Thoughts
,
who
doth
in
the
Armies
of
Heaven
and
Earth
what
he
pleaseth
,
and
none
dares
say
to
him
,
what
dost
thou
?
Dan.
3.47
.
Who
was
dead
and
is
alive
and
liveth
for
evermore
,
who
hath
the
Keys
of
Hell
and
Death
,
Rev.
1.18
.
Who
leads
his
people
to
the
living
Fountains
of
Water
and
wipes
away
all
Tears
from
their
Eyes
,
and
Crowns
them
with
everlasting
glory
,
Rev.
7.16
,
17.
Who
is
the
way
,
truth
,
life
,
light
and
resurrection
,
John
.
14.6
.
Who
shall
come
in
the
glory
of
his
power
to
restore
all
the
Kingdoms
of
the
Earth
,
from
Antichristian
tyranny
and
servitude
of
Sin
,
and
deliver
up
the
Kingdom
to
his
Father
,
1
Cor.
15.24
.
and
who
is
now
at
the
Right
Hand
of
Glory
,
be
all
Honour
,
Power
,
Glory
,
Praise
,
Majesty
,
and
Dominion
from
henceforth
and
for
ever
.
FINIS
.