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CHRISTS prayer expounded , A Christian Directed , and a Communicant prepared .

The first teaching to pray ,

The second 〈◊〉 liue ,

The th 〈…〉 e the Sacrament of C●…

To which is added , a Preface of Prayer , a pithie prayer for Christian families .

A thankes giuing for our deliuerance from treason by Gunpowder , and learned Latin verses of that argument .

By Robert Hill , Preacher at Saint Martins in the fields

AT LONDON Printed for William Cotton , and are to be 〈◊〉 at his shop neere Ludgate 1606

To mine Honourable , Worshipfull , and Christian Auditors , at S. Martins in the Fields . Grace and peace . To my Honorable good Lord the Bishop of Duresme .

CHristian Auditors . There are 3. things in regarde of God , which euery good person must be acquainted withal ; the first is how he must talke with God ; The second how he must liue before God ; The third how he must come to God , when the seale of his saluation is offered in the sacrament . Of all these three I am bolde at this time to present vnto you this little Manuell .

Lycurgus , a law giuer amongst the Lacedemonians , made this one lawe for sacrificing to the gods , that they should not be ●…sented with many things and thos 〈…〉 or no great value . If things are to be esteemed rather by weight , then worth , I haue obserued this lawe in this present gift . I offer vnto you but three things ; the first number of which all can be spoken . And I present vnto you but small things ; for what can bee conteined in twelue sheetes of paper ? yet if it please you to giue these few sheetes the reading , you shall know better how to pray , learne better how to liue , & vnderstand better how to come to Gods table , so long as you shall either pray , liue , or receiue . And because I haue , concerning the first , preached to you of late many Sermons , I am willing at this time , The dignitie of prayer . in way of preface , to commend vnto you the dignitie of Prayer .

By it wee conferre and talke with God , & by it we procure much good vnto man : By it we do pierce the very clouds , and by it we haue whatsoeuer is meete . Do we want any thing that is good for vs or others ? Prayer is the messenger whom wee must send towards God . Haue wee receiued any speciall fauour from hi 〈…〉 aier is our Ambassadour to giue him thankes .

Are we in the morning to beginne our worke ? Clauit diei . this is the Key to open the day . Are wee at euening to shut our selues in ? this is the a a Claustrum noctis . locke to seale vp the night . If wee would binde the Almightie b b Vinculum in Deum . Bernard . Ie●ilo● C●… . to do vs none hurt , heere is the band by which he is tyed c c Deo sacrificiu diabolo flagellum oranti succor diu . August . The praise of prayer . . And if we would vntie him to doe vs good , heere is the porter of the gates of heauen . It is our Aedypus to dissolue our doubts , It is our commentarie to vnderstand Gods word d d Commentarium scripturae Origen . . It is a sacrifice to God , a scourge to the deuill , and an helpe to our selues in all our troubles . Wherefore as the Apostle by examples commended faith , so may I by examples commend prayer .

By it Abrahams seruant obtained a wife for Izaak and by it Moses obtained a pardon for Israell . By this , the same Moses ouercame the Amalekites , and by this Abraham interceded for the Sodomites . By praier Iacob was deliuered from Esau ; Iosuah from the men of Aie ; Dauid from Goliah ; The Prophet from Ieroboam ; Elizeus from the Samaritans ; Hezechiah from death ; Iehosaphat from the Aramites ; Manasses from captiuitie ; Ieremiah from his aduersaries ; and

Daniel from the Lions , the diseased from his leprosie , the Apostles from prison , and the Church from persecution . By prayer Hannah obtained a sonne , Dauid deliuerance , Salomon wisdome , Elias the restoring of a dead child , Elizaeus the opening of his seruants eyes , Nehemiah the kings fauour , the Centurion his seruants health , Christ comfort in his agonie , the Apostles a successor to Iudas , Stephen pardon for Paul , and Monima the conuersion of her sonne S. Austin .

Thus true it is which Austin saith , Great is the profit of pure prayer , and as a faithful messenger , deliuers her arrand , and pierceth thither whether flesh cannot come . And this it was which made Barnard to say , Brethren let none of vs lightly esteeme his prayer , I tell you , that he to whome we pray doth not lightly esteeme it : after it is out of our mouth , he writes it in his booke : and one of these two we may doubtles expect , either that he will grant our petition , or that which he knoweth to be better for vs .

Call vpon me , and I will heare saith God , aske , and you shall haue saith Christ . Before they crie I will heare them saith Isayah . The Lord is nigh to all that call vpon him , saith Dauid , but to such as call vpon him in trueth . And if wee may beleeue the Apostle Iames , the praier of a righteous man auaileth much .

Pray therefore , Why we ought to pray . and we had neede to pray . Sathan will deuoure thee : pray for deliuerance . The world will a lure thee : pray for assistance . The flesh will betray thee : pray for defence . The wicked will seduce thee : pray for continuance . What beloued ? if God had commanded vs a great thing , ought we not to do it , how much more when he saieth , Pray and preuaile , aske and haue , seeke and finde , knock and it shal be opened vnto you ? aske temporall things and haue them , seeke for spirituall things & finde them , knock for eternall things , and the gates of heauen shall stand as open to you , as the gates of the prison did to the Apostle Peter .

By this , with Eliah , you may open and shut the very gates of heauen , and by this with the Apostle you may shake the foundations of the earth . O pretious praier , what could not onely we , but euen the whole world do without thee . Thou encreasest the earth , calmest the sea , asswagest the fire , purgest the ayre , protectest our gouernours , confoundest our enemie , preseruest our health , instructest our mindes , blessest our actions , encreasest our wealth , exaltest our honour , speakest but the word and we are preserued .

Pray in all places . Pray we therefore in all places , at all times , for all persons , and for all things . Pray we in all places , but in euery place lifting vp pure hands vnto God . Thus , Izaak prayed in the field , Iacob in his bed , Israel in Egypt . Moses on the Mount , Iosuah at Iericho , Elias in the chamber , Hezechiah on his couch , Ieremie in the dungeon , Ionah in the Whales bellie , Daniel in the Lions den , Christ in the Garden , the Disciples in a ship , Peter in a Tanners house , Paul at the Sea side , and the Iewes at Ierusalem . Call vpon him in thy priuate chamber , and crie vnto him with thy familie in thy parlour . Thou needest not to fall downe at some pillar with hypocrites , but praise him especially in the congregation of Saints : for there many voyces are Gods best melodie .

Pray also at all times , at euening , Pray at all times . & morning , and at noone day , will I pray vnto thee , yea at midnight will I rise to call vpon thee , nay seauen times a day will I praise thee saith Dauid . Daniel did so three times a day , Paul did it day and night , Hannah did it all the dayes of her life , and the Psalmographer vowes it , I will praise the Lord as long as I liue , as long as I haue any being , I will sing praises to my God . Euchyta . Pray continually , not as those heretiques , who would euer doe so , but as Christians who know when to do so .

With morning prayer , the day begin : With euening praier the night shut in . Without this prayer sit not to eate : Without Gods praise rise not from meate .

And forget not to pray for all persons , Pray for person . for the King as the head , his Senators as the eyes , his Cleargie as the mouth , his Souldiers as the hands , his subiects , of all trades as the feete vpon which the commonwealth doth stand . Art thou a Minister ? pray for thy flocke . An Auditor ? for thy preacher . A father ? for thy child : an husband ? for thy wife , a maister ? for thy seruant : or a gouernour ? pray for thy famulie . Is any sick ? pray for his health : Poore ? for his wealth : imprisoned ? for his libertie : seduced ? for his recouerie : confirmed ? for his constancie : or in any distresse ? for his deliuery . Pray for all men , that their bodies may be preserued , soules saued , estates maintained , that thy , and their thoughts may bee sanctified , your words seasoned , and your actions ordered by the spirit of God .

Will you know now to whom we must pray ? To whom we must pray . not to a Calfe as the Israelites did , nor to Baal as his Priests did , nor to an image as idolatours did , nor to any Saints , as our fathers did ; but as we are bound to serue God alone , so are we bounden to pray to God alone ; for he alone , knoweth our wants , hea●…th our petitions , hath promised to help vs is able to doe for vs , and is the alone present helper in the needfull time of trouble .

I will draw to an end , How we must pray . you haue seene beloued the necessitie of this seruice , let me shew you a little the qualities of this seruice . Pray we must in knowledge with vnderstanding , in faith by beleeuing , in remorse with feeling in zeale without cooling , in intention without wandring , in reuerence without contemning , in constancie without reuolting , and in loue without reuenging . Let our eies be fastned , hearts fixed , knees bowed , mouthes opened , and our hands lifted vp as to the King of Kings . And as Iacob would not let the Angell goe till he were blessed so let not vs let him go till wee be heard . Let not the woman of Canaan be more earnest with Christ militant , then wee wil be with the same Christ triumphant . Let neuer Queene of Sheba so willingly come to Salomon , as wee must willingly come vnto Christ : hee loueth most , willing and importunate sutors . Wherefore as Dauid said to Abner , neuer see my face , vnlesse thou bring Michal with thee , so say I vnto you , neuer looke God in the face vnlesse you bring prayer with you .

As I haue declared to you the dutie of praier , so should I speake somewhat of giuing of thankes . Many can bee content to pray in troubles , but fewe giue thankes for deliuerance out of trouble . Multi petentes , pauci promittentes , paucissimi reddentes , saith an ancient father , there are many petitioners , few promisers , most few thanks giuers . Are there not ten cleansed ? where are the nine ? there is none returned to giue thankes but this one , and he is a Samaritan . If euer people vnder the cope of heauen had occasion to praise God , we are they , especially for his word and gospell , and for many deliuerances shewed to our Princes and people .

But because at the end of this treatise , I haue set downe a forme both of praier & thanks giuing , I refer you to the perusing of those two platformes .

I doubt not of your patience for the length of this preface , because I desire to leaue it as an ocular sermon instructing you continually how to call vpon God , and preparing you to the exposition of the Lords prayer , which of many through ignorance is as much prophaned , as euer God was by saying the Pater-noster in Latin , or repeating other rosaries in an vnknown language .

Now hauing ended as you see these questions and answers , I make question with my selfe to whom I may command them ; and because for these three yeares immediatly past , I haue liued , and preached amongst you , I am bolde in generall to present them to you all . You haue I confesse knowne my conuersation , bin acquainted with my ministrie , countenanced me in my calling maintained me in health , comforted me in sicknes , & afforded vnto me much more kindnesse , then can be requited by this paper present . And since it pleaseth God to dispose of me still in such vncertaine places , as that I could neuer yet say , heere must I rest : I blesse God that euer I came vnto you , whose loue and larges hath bene such vnto me , as makes me to say of my late exile , Perijsse● nisi perijssem , I had bene vndone , if others had not sought to vndoe me .

And therefore though I cannot say to you , as Paul did to the Corinthians , I am yours to liue and die with you : yet this I will say , I am yours to liue and pray for you , that you may so know God , as you may pray to him , so pray to God that you may liue before him , so liue , that you may euer be fit to receiue his sacrament , and so both fit to know , pray , liue , and receiue , that after you haue knowne him by Christ , prayed to him through Christ , liued before him in Christ , and receiued his fauour in the seales of Christ , you may in the end dye in his faith , as you haue liued in his feare , and at the last day in bodyes and soules bee partakers of eternall glorye . To the grace of this GOD I commend you , to your grace I commend these treatises , doubting not but many of you will be as readie to read them , as you haue bene willing to heare them . From your Parish of S. Martin the fields . Ian. 1. 1606.

Your seruant in the Lord , ROBERT HILL .
The Speakers . Euchedidascalus a teacher of praier . Phileuches a louer of praier . Euch.

PHileuches amongst manie Sermons which I haue preached vnto you , you haue heard me expound the Lordes prayer ; are you bound to giue accompt of that you haue heard ?

Phil.

Sir doubtlesse I am , for the Apostle Peter teacheth me that I must be alwaies ready to giue an answer to euery one that asketh mée a reason of the hope that is in me with meekenesse and reuerence . a a 1. Pet. 3.15

Euch.

Repeate then the Lordes prayer .

Phil.

Our Father which art in heauen hallowed be thy name : thy kingdome come : thy will be done in earth as it is in heauen : Giue vs this day our daily bread : and forgiue vs our trespasses , as we forgiue them that trespas against vs : and lead vs not into temptation , but deliuer vs from euill : For thine is the kingdome , the power , and the glory for euer and euer , amen .

Euch.

Why is this praier called the Lords praier ?

Phil.

1. Because Christ Iesus our Lord set downe the same b b Math. 6.9 . .

2. Because we cannot pray vnles Christ teach vs c c Luk. 11.1 . .

Euch.

How many partes hath this praier ?

Phil.

Fowre . 1. a preface .

2. Petitions .

3. a reason .

4. a Seale .

Euch.

Which is the Preface ?

Phil.

Our father which art in heauen . Our Father which art in heauen , where God is described by two such properties , as wée must haue in our minds when wee pray vnto him , as 1. That he is our louing Father . d d Esa. 63.16

2. That he is our almighty God in heauen e e Vers. 15. .

Euch.

Do you here pray to the Father onely ?

Phil.

No , but to the whole trinity , yet as the first person is the fountaine of the deity , wee pray to the father , by the sonne , through the holy ghost .

Euch.

What doth this word Father teach you ?

Phil.

1. That I must not call vpon him as my Iudge but my father f f Lu. 15.18 .

2. that in Christ I am his sonne g g Gal. 3.26 .

3. That hee will denie mee nothing conuenient h h Mat. 7 . 7· .

4. That I may boldly come vnto him i i psal. 50 . 1● .

5. That none can pray vnto him but his children . k k Vers. 16. .

6. That I must euer behaue my selfe as gods childe l l Eph. 5.8 . .

7. That I must pray only to God m m Mat. 4.10 .

8. And lastly that I must come vnto him by Christ . n n Ioh. 14.13 .

Euch.

Why doe you say our Father and not my father ?

Phil.

To teach me , 1. that I must hold ech member of the church as my brethren . o o gen. 13.8 .

2. That I must pray aswell for others as my selfe p p Iam 5 16 .

3. that I must loue almen as brethren . q q 1. Ioh. 4.21 .

4. The dignity of each Christian hauing God to his father . r r 1. Sam. 18 . 2● .

5. Gods loue to mée in making mée his child s s 1. Ioh. 3.1 . .

Euch.

Why saie you that God is in Heauen ?

Phil.

Because there he sheweth him selfe chiefely to the saints t t Eccle. 21.24 , and from thence hee manifesteth himselfe to man . u u Psal. 57.3 .

Euch.

Is not God euery where ?

Phil.

Yes , for his essence is euery where , x x prou. 5.21 and he filleth both heauen and earth . y y Eph. 4.10 .

Euch.

How many heauens are there ?

Phil.

Three . 1. The ayre in which we breath z z Gen. 1.26 . 2. the skie in which are the starres a a Deu. 1.10 . 3. the heauen of heauens in which Christ , the Angels & Saints departed , are b b 1. kin. 8.27 .

Euch.

What learne you by this that God is in heauen ?

Phil.

1. That he is therefore able to graunt my requests c c 1. kin. 8.30

2. That I may pray with confidence vnto him d d psal. 123.1 .

3. That in prayer my heart must be in heauen e e 1. king . 8.48 . ps. 25.1 . .

4. That I must vse all reuerence in praier f f Eccl. 5.1.2 .

5. That one day I shall come to heauen g g phil. 3.21 . .

6. That I must looke for all graces from heauen h h Ier. 1.17 . .

7. That by pilgrimages I néed not séeke to God . i i psal. 145.18 .

Euch.

How many petitions are there in the Lords praier ?

Phil.

Sixe , whereof the first thrée concerne God , the other concerne our selues : and of the last thrée , one onely is for things corporall , the other two are for thinges spirituall , 1. Pet. 1.3 .

Euch.

What learne you out of this order ?

I learne 1. Gods great fauour to me , who will admitte me to aske for my selfe .

2. His great loue , that he will heare me asking for others .

3. My duety that I must desire especially Gods glory .

4. That I must oftner craue things spirituall then corporall .

Euch.

Which is the first petition ? Hallowed be thy name .

Phil.

Hallowed be thy name .

Euch.

Why is this set in the first place ?

Phil.

1 Because it is first in the intent of the god , who made all for his owne glory . k k pro. 15.3 .

2. Because it is first in the intent of the godly , who doe all so Gods glory . l l Ioh. 15.8

Euch.

What is the vse of this order ?

Phil.

That whether wee eate , or drinke , or whatsoeuer we do else , wée may doe al to the glory of GOD . 1. Cor. 10.31 .

Euch.

What meane you by these words , Hallowed be thy name ?

Phil.

By Gods name I vnderstand his titles as God , Christ , Lord , and such like , his properties as his Iustice , Mercy , Prouidence and such like , his word , as the Scriptures read and preached , his Sacraments , as Baptisme and the Lords supper , his Workes , as Creation , Preseruation and the like . And by Hallowing I meane that god in all these may haue due reuerence done vnto him of all the people that belong vnto him .

Euch.

What wantes do you bewaile in this petition ?

Phil.

First I bewaile mine owne and others pride of heart , that we labour more for our owne credit then Gods glory . f f Luk. 18.11

2. Our hardnesse of heart that wée cannot as we ought see Gods glorye in his creatures . g g Mar. 6.52

3. Our vnthankfulnesse that wee praise him not as wée ought for his many fauours towardes mankind aboue all other creatures . h h psa ▪ 51.15

4. Our impiety that in our liues we dishonor god . i i psal. 119.136 .

Euch.

What then do you pray for in this petition ?

Phileuches .

I pray that GOD by mée and all men may bée glorified , in the reuerend speaking of his name , holy meditation of his properties , diligent hearing of his words , often receiuing of the Sacrament , and dayly admiting of his workes : And in a worde that wee may knowe in minde , acknowledge in heart , loue in trueth , speake with Tongue , do in our actions both naturall , ciuile , and religious , all such things as God may be glorified by .

Euch.

What doe you pray against ?

Phil.

I pray against all ignorance , errour , vanity of minde , infidelity , profanenes , Atheisme , worldlines , security and all blasphemous spéeches , false dealing , scoffing , idolatry , superstition , sorcery , sacriledge , simonye , periurie , persecution , impenitencie , vnreuerend vsing of Gods worde , Sacramentes or workes : and in a word , against all such disorder in mans life , as may any way obscure the Glory of God .

Euch.

What doe you here giue God thankes for ?

Phil.

That it hath pleased him to glorifie his great name in all the former , and hath giuen mee and many others grace of his méere mercie to glorifie his name , in that which before I praied for .

Euch.

Why doe you vse in this and other petitions this order : First to bewaile . Secondly to pray for . Thirdly to pray against , and lastly to giue thankes .

Phi.

Because confession , petition , deprecation , and thankes giuing , being the speciall parts of praier , 1 Tim. 2.1 . I must vnderstand them all to be in euerie petition , of this absolute forme of praier .

Euch.

Which is the second petition ?

Phil.

Thy kingdome come . Thy kingdom come .

Euch.

Why doth it next follow Hallowed be thy name . k k Math. 5.31 .

Phil.

1. Because it is the first meanes by which Gods name is hallowed .

2. Because next to the hallowing of his name we ought cheifely to pray that Gods Kingdome may come .

Euch.

Why is it set before . Thy will be done ?

Phil.

Because no man can euer doe Gods will in any thing , till such time as Gods kingdome bée erected in his heart .

Euch.

How proue you this ?

Phil.

By these reasons .

1. Because no man can doe Gods wil that is not Gods subiect : l l Ioh. 1.24 .

2. No man can kéepe Gods lawe but by Gods grace . m m Psal. 119.32 .

3. Because without faith we cannot please God . a a Hebr. 11.6 .

4. Because the end of the commandement is Loue out of a pure heart , good conscience , and faith vnfained . b b 1 Tim. 1.5 .

Euch.

But may not a bad man doe that which is good ?

Phil.

Hée may doe that which is good in it selfe , but because hée is out of Christ , c c Ioh. 15.5 or béeing in Christ doeth it to a bad end , it shall not bée good to him . d d 1. Cor. 13 3. So to giue almes is a good thing , but if our persons bée not iustified beefore God , and this action be not to the glorie of God , it will neuer proue good to vs .

Euch.

Howe many sortes of kingdomes are there ?

Phil.

3. The kingdome of Satan , The kingdomes of men , and the kingdome of God . e e Eph. 6.12

Euch.

What is the kingdome of God ?

Phil.

It is that spirituall rule , which God through Christ doeth by grace béeginne in vs in this life , and by glorie will accomplish in the life to come . f f Dan. 2.37 . g math. 25.37 6.31 . Rom. 14.17 .

Euch.

Howe many things may wée obserue in this kingdome ?

Phil.

Twelue .

1. That Christ is king .

2. The subiects are Christians .

3. The lawes are the word .

4. The enemies are satan , sin , death , hell , damnation , the flesh , & the wicked .

5. The rewards are the good things of this life , and eternall happinesse in the life to come .

6. The Chasticementes are afflictions .

7. The weapons are faith , hope , loue , the word , and praier .

8. The time of it , is to the worldes end .

9. The place is this world and the world to come .

10. The officers are preachers .

11. The vice-gerents are gouernors .

12. It is exercised vpon the conscience of man .

Euch.

How is the kingdome of God said to come ?

Phil.

1. When it is erected where it was not before :

2. When it is increased where it was .

3. When it is repaired from former decaies .

4. When it is perfected and fully accomplished .

Euch.

What are the wants you doe here bewaile ?

Phil.

1. I bewaile mine owne and others bondage vnto sin ; that the best of vs do but weakely yeeld to Christ scepter .

2. I bewaile the want of the word and Sacraments , by which this kingdome is erected in mens hearts .

3. I bewaile that there be so many hinderers of this Kingdome , as namely , the flesh to infect , the world to allure , the deuill to seduce , Antichrist to with-drawe , the Turke to withstand , and the wicked to trouble men , that should bee subiectes of this Kingdome .

Euch.

What doe you praie for in this petition ?

Phil.

1. For Godly Magistrates , that they may erect , establish , and repaire this Kingdome .

2. For Godly Ministers , that by life & Doctrine they may bring many Subiectes to this Kingdome .

3. That both Magistrates and Ministers may bée preserued for the good of this Kingdome .

4. That by politicke Lawes , and powerfull Preaching , abuses may bée reformed , and they without , conuerted to liue in this Kingdome , consisting in righteousnesse , peace , and ioye in the holie Ghost . a a Rom. 14.15 .

5. That in mine and many others hearts , this Kingdome may bée erected , that wée may growe in grace and in the sauing knowledge of Christ Iesus .

6. That both by the hower of death , and by the comming of Christ to Iudgment , this Kingdome in me all and Godes chosen may be accomplished .

Euch.

What doe you here praie against ?

Phil.

I praie against all thinges that doe , or may hinder this kingdome , as , want of gouernors , bloudy Lawes tolleration of Idolatrie , idle and euil Ministers , false and erronious doctrine , infidelitie , impenitencie , all raigning sinnes both in me and others and lastly against all wicked both men and angels or whatsoeuer may hinder the kingdome of Christ .

Euch.

What doe you giue thanks for .

Phil.

I giue thankes for all Godly gouernours , good Lawes , painefull preachers , sound doctrine , and that measure of grace , which is bestowed on me & many others , & that God suffereth not Satan to take away gouernement , to enact euil lawes , to set vp euil ministers , but that both I and others liuing in the Church , may yéeld obedience to Christs scepter , and doe grow vp in the graces of Gods spirit .

Euch.

Thy wil be done in earth as it is in heauen . Which is the third petition ?

Phil.

Thy wil be done in earth as it is in heauen .

Euch.

Why doeth this follow ? Thy kingdom come .

Phil.

To teach me first to trie my selfe , & secondly to iudge of others whether as yet we be in the state of grace or not ; for as many as truly be in Gods kingdome cannot but immediatly do gods wil , for obedience to gods wil is an effectual signe that the kingdom of God is in vs . a a 1. Ioh. 3.3 .

Euch.

But what if you sée that men ●o not Gods wil may you say that such are not in the state of grace ?

Phil.

That such persons as yet are not in the state of grace I may say , for as fire is known by heat , the sun by light , a trée by fruite , so is faith knowen by workes . Shew me thy faith by thy works . saith S. Iames Yet must I leaue such to God , and pray for their conuersion in their due time .

Euch.

What must you iudge of an hypocrite who seemeth to do Gods will ? b b 1. Chro. 28.11 .

Phil.

I must iuge of such a one that he is in the state of grace , till such time as he manifest his hypocrisie , for that sin being inward , except it be by special reuelation , is onely knowen to God , & I must iudge of each trée by the fruits . c c math. 7.20 .

Euch.

What doe you here meane by Gods will ?

Ph.

b b Deut. 29.29 . Gods will is either secret or reueled , his secret wil is known only to himself , as who are elect , who reprobates , & when the day of iudgement shal be ; his reueled wil is set down in the booke of god , c c The same verse . & in such works as dayly , god doth discouer to man .

Euch.

What is it to doe Gods will ?

Phil.

The reuealed will of God is done by voluntary f f 1. Thes. 5.3 . obeying or patient suffering that which God commaundeth g g Math. 26.39 . The secret will is done of vs by praying that Christ Iesus may come to Iudgement , h h Col. 22.20 . that Antichrist may more and more bee reuealed , and that wee may patiently beare all future afflictions .

Euch.

What meane you by Earth and heauen in this petition ?

Phil.

I doe not meane by Earth my bodie , and Heauen my soule , as Tertullian thought ; nor by earth earthly men , and heauen heauenly men as others thought , but in these words I praie that as the angelles in heauen are readie to doe Gods will so men on earth may be ready to doe it .

Euch.

Howe doe Angells the will of God ?

Phil.

They doe it chearefully without murmuring , spéedily without delaying , generally without omitting , sincerely without dissembling , constantly without forbearing , and perfectly without halting .

Euch.

But is it possible for man to doe perfectly Gods wil ?

Phil.

It will be possible in the life to come , it is impossible whilest we liue in this world ; for the good which was would doe we do not , and the euill that we would not , that doe we . Rom. 7.

Euch.

How many kindes then of perfections are there ?

Phil.

There is first a perfection of sincerity which was in Hezekias obedience a a Esay . 38.3 . Secondly a perfection of all partes which was in Zacharie and Elizabeths obedience b b Luk. 1.6 . : Thirdly a perfection of degrees which was onely in the first , and second Adam , and is now only in the holy Angels , who only can perfectly obeie Gods will .

Euch.

If this obedience be impossible to be performed , why then doe we pray for it ?

Phil.

Because I must with Paul striue for this perfection , c c phil. 3. and pray vnto GOD , d d 1. Thes. 5 25. that I may come to this perfection , without whose will I shall neuer bée able to doe his will . Ioh. 15.5 .

Euch.

What wants doe you heere bewaile ?

Phil.

1. I bewaile mine owne and others rebellious natures , in that we are as prone to receiue sin as a match or tinder is to receiue fire .

2. I bewaile the sinnes of the world , as ignorance , schismes , hypocrisie , pride , ambition , couetousnesse , and all contempt and all disobedience to the word of God .

3. Our impacience , that when God layeth any crosses vpon vs we cannot as wee ought endure them patiently .

4. Our slacke and imperfect obedience yea priuie pride , proud presumption , deadnes of spirit , secret hypocrisie , and all other weaknes which breaketh either in or out vpon vs , in our best seruice to our heauenlye Father .

Euch.

What things doe you pray for in this petition ?

Phil.

1. I pray that I and all people may in true humiliation , and hatred of sinne be conuerted to GOD , by putting off the old man and putting on the new , that wee may obey his commaundements in our generall and particular callings , and in all afflictions submit our selues to the wil of god .

2. That with a speedy resolution , a willing minde , chearefull heart , and constant purpose wee may euer doe that which we are commanded .

Euch.

What things do you pray against in this petition ?

Phil.

I pray against all impiety towardes God , vnrighteousnesse towards man , and disobedience in my selfe . In a word against all rebellious withstanding Gods reuealed wil , vnfaithfulnesse in mens callings , all discontented murmuring at Gods doeings , and all either backwardnesse or wearines in the seruice of God , and ●astly against all hypocrisie which is contrary to an honest and a sincere heart .

Euch.

What things doe you héere thanke God for ?

Phil.

1. Here I blesse God for mine owne and others conuersion .

2. For our obedience to Gods will .

3. For our pacience in all trialls .

4. That with some chearefulnesse we may serue god .

5. That our seruice is not full of hypocrisie : and that profanenes , vnrighteousnes , disobedience , rebellion , vnthankfulnes , murmuring , discontentement , backwardnes , wearines , and hypocrisie are so mortified in vs , that in some weake measure wee desire to please God .

Euch.

Why are these thrée petitions in the first place ?

Phil.

Because when we do beginne to aduance Gods glory , set vp Gods kingdome , and do Gods will , then our dayly bread , the forgiuenes of sinnes , and al other blessings will be giuen vnto vs . As on the contrary , if we dishonor God , hinder his kingdome , and do our own willes , we cannot looke for any blessing of this or a better life : for godlines onely hath a promise of this life and the life to come . 1. Tim. 6.6 .

Euch.

Hauing spoken thus much of the thrée , first petitions , wee are nowe come to the latter three , how do you deuide those three last petitions ?

Phil.

One of them is for things concerning mans body , the other two are concerning his soule .

Euch.

But why are you here taught to pray for things corporall , and after to pray for things spirituall ? doth not this crosse that commaundement of Christ ? Seeke first the kingdome of God . Math. 6.32 .

Phil.

No , it doth not : but by this order I am taught . 1. To sée the corruption of mans nature , which ought in the first place to séeke thinges spirituall , but because we liue rather by sense then faith , wee doe principally desire things corporall .

Secondly , I am taught Christs mercie vnto man , in that by this order hee descendeth to our infirmity , who rather depend vpon him for the pardon of our sinnes , then we can trust him for our prouision in this life , which argueth that wee are of little faith .

Thirdly I am taught by this to depend vpon him for the forgiuenes of my sinnes , for when I see that he is heere so careful for my bodie , he will doubtles be more careful to prouide for my soule Rom. 8.32

Euch.

What vse can you make of this order ?

Phil.

1. That I must principally seeke the good of my soule , which will bring all goodnesse and goods to my body . a a mat. 16.26 Psal 4.6 .

2. That I must haue care also of my body , for the preseruation whereof God hath prouided foode , apparell , phisicke and other meanes . b b 1. Tim. 5.23

3. That from the blessings on my body , I must ascend by degrees to bee perswaded for my soule , that he who is so prouident for the one , will be much more prouident for the other . c c Eccl. 11.30.31 .

4. I must acknowledge mine owne corruption , that I am so carefull for earthly things . d d math. 6.

5. I see that I may vse gods creatures , in that he will haue me to praye for them .

6. I must acknowledge the mercy of god to me , in that he yeeldeth so much to mine infirmity , as to permit mee to aske these corporall things , before such things as are spiritual , and of greatest good for the saluation of my soule .

Euch.

Which is the fourth petition and the first of the three latter ? giue vs this day our daily bread .

Phil.

Giue vs this day our daily bread .

Euch.

Do you not by bread here vnderstand Christ Iesus the foode of the soule ?

Phil.

Indeede many auncient Fathers and some of our English Protestant writers haue so vnderstood this petition , and I am bound to pray that God will euer giue me this Bread . Ioh 6. But I am taught that this Bread is not meant here .

Euch.

By what reasons are you taught the contrary ?

Phil.

1. Because I pray for such things in the second petition going before .

2. Because temporall things beeing to be praied for , they can haue no fitter place to bee desired then in this .

3. Seeing this prayer is a rule of all our prayers , wee must in some one petition craue things temporall of God .

4. Many auncient and the most new writers thinke so :

Euch.

What then do you meane by Bread ?

Phil.

I meane properly that kinde of sustenance which we cal Bakers bread , but figuratiuely all things which are or may be for the good of my bodie , and this naturall life , as strength by nourishment , health by phisick , warmth by apparell , sufficiency by labour , and the blessing of God in the vse of all these & such like .

Euch.

Why doe you aske all these thinges vnder the name of bread ?

Phil.

First because bread is absolutely necessary for mans life .

2. To teach vs frugality in vsing Gods creatures .

3. To make vs content with whatsoeuer God sendeth .

4. To make vs thankefull if GOD giue more then bread .

Euch.

Why do you pray that GOD would giue bread ?

Phil.

To teach mee that all riches whether of inheritance or by gift , paines , trades , office , seruice , wit , mariage , or any other meanes , are the gift of GOD , who onely giueth man power to gette riches . Deutronomie . 8.18 .

Euch.

What vse make you of this , that riches are Gods gift ?

Phil.

These vses I ought to make .

1. To acknowledge that all that I haue cometh from God and not by my selfe or any other . a a pro. 10.27 .

2. That I must not bee proud of them because I haue receiued them . b b Rom. 11.20 .

3. To admire Gods fauour who hath made me rich and others poore ? c c 1. Chro. 29.16 .

4. To vse them to the glory of God , & the good both of my selfe , and others . d d Tim. 6.17 .

5. If I want such thinges to aske them of God . e e Geni . 29.20 .

6. To teach mee to gett my substance with a good conscience , that so I may sée they come from God . f f 1. Sam. 12 6.

7. That I despise not my poore bretheren who haue not such a larges of Gods blessings as my selfe . g g pro. 17.5

8. To be content if god make me poore . h h Iob. 1.21

Euch.

But what néede haue rich men so make this prayer ? It séemeth this is the poore mans pater-noster .

Phil.

You told mée that there is a twofold title to riches , Iure fori & Iure poli. the one ciuill in the Courts of men : the other religious in the high Court of God . Nowe rich men may haue a ciuill title without praieing , but they must pray for a religious right to riches , and this is onely as they are the sonnes of God . Without this title , before God they are vsurpers & cannot say that their riches are their owne .

Euch.

Why then , good rich men néed not to pray thus , for they haue a religious title to riches .

Phil.

It is true indéede ; yet because it is one thinge to haue riches , and another thinge to haue a blessing vppon riches , they must pray that as God hath giuen vnto them riches so those riches may in vse bee blessed , both to themselues and also to theirs .

Euch.

What then doe you pray for in this word , Giue ?

Phi.

1. I pray that God would giue me a ciuil title to riches .

2. That hée would giue me a religious title .

3. That he would giue me leaue to vse them .

4. That hee would giue me & mine comfort by them .

Euch.

Why doe you saie , Giue vs & not Giue me ?

Phil.

To teach me . 1. To pray especially for the prosperity of the godly . a a Psal. 122.6 .

2. To wish aswel to others as my self . b b 1. Ioh. 4.21 .

3. To pitie the poore estate of my bretheren . c c Luk. 10.33 .

4. Not to repine at the estate of my betters . d d math. 20.11 .

5. Not to contemne such as are in pouertte . e e Pro. 17.5

Euch.

But what if God giue you not riches ? what remedies were prescribed you against the desire of them ?

Phil.

1. That God euen in famine doth quicken and reuiue them which feare him . Psal. 33.18 .

2. Godlinesse is great gaine if the minde of man bée therewith contented . 1. Tim. 6.6 .

3. Wee doe looke for eternall life ; therfore wée should not care too much for this life .

4. We are seruants in our Fathers house , therefore he wil bestowe vpon vs things conuenient .

5. Many are set aloft and afterward haue the greater downefall .

6. Adam not contented with his owne estate brought himselfe & his posteritie to destruction .

7. Wee brought nothing into this world and it is certaine we shal carrie nothing out .

Euch.

What doe you meane by This day ? This day .

Phil.

By this daie I meane the present moment of time , in the which I doe liue and wherein especially I stand in néede of things for this life .

Euch.

Why do you not pray that God would giue you bread for a wéeke , or a moneth or a yeare , but for a day ?

Phil.

1. Because each day we néede both bread it selfe , and with it the blessing of God vpon bread . a a Deu. 8.3 .

2. To teach mee to be content with my present estate , and not to care too much for the time to come . b b Math. 6.32 .

3. That each day I may sée Gods singular prouidence .

Euch.

Because you praie onely for bread to daie , tell me ? Is it not lawfull to pray to be rich ?

Phil.

It is very inconuenient , if not vtterly vnlawfull to pray to bee rich , as you taught me in your Sermon vppon this petition

Euch.

By what reasons was this ●oint proued ?

Phil.

1. Because riches are snares to ●ntrappe men . a a 1. Tim. 6.9 .

2. Such a praier argueth discontentednesse . b b psal. 4 . 11-12 .

3. Couetousnesse is a most greuious sinne . c c He. 13.5 .

4. Iacob , and Agur in the booke of the prouerbes praied onely for foode and raiment . c c pro. 31.7 d d 1. Tim. 6.10 .

5. In praying to bee rich it séemeth wee are not content to depend vppon God .

6. It is a signe of excéeding pride that by riches we would be aboue our brethren .

Euch.

What then must you doe in this case ?

Phil.

I must pray neither for riches nor pouertie , but goe on in my calling , with faithfull diligence : and wayting for a blessing from the Lord , be thanckfull for whatsoeuer he shall send .

Euch.

But because you must praie for this daies bread , may you not lay vp for the time to come ?

Phil.

Yes I may . 1. Ioseph did for seauen yeares to come . The apostles did when they heard of a famine by Agabus the Prophet , and Christ did in that hée had a pursebearer and commaunded the broken meate to be kept .

2. Wée are sent by Salomon to the pismire , who prouideth in sommer against winter . a a Pro. 6.6 .

3. Hée that prouideth not for his familie is worse then an infidell . b b 1. Tim. 58.

4. We haue precepts of frugalitie and thriftinesse . c c Tim. 6.18 .

5. Wee must get to doe good to others . d d pro. 32.

6. God hath giuen man foresight & prouidence .

7. The good huswife is commended in the prouerbs who by labour & industry inricheth her family .

Euch.

Yet Christ saith lay not vp treasure vpon earth .

Phil.

That is , wee must not séeke it cheifely , and so as to neglect to lay vp treasure in heauen .

Euch.

What rules must you obserue in kéeping riches ?

Phil.

1. That I get them by honest labour .

2. That I put no trust in my riches .

3. That I spare not when I ought to spend them on others .

4. I must not bee a niggard to mine owne state and person .

Euch.

What is the vse of all this ?

Phil.

1. It commendeth Christian care and prouidence .

2. It warranteth the possession of riches .

3. It condemneth niggardly parsimonie .

4. It confuteth our swaggering prodigalls , who with the prodigall sonne so consume their inheritance , that at last , they are brought to a morsell of bread .

5. That each daie I must depend on God .

Euch.

What doe you meane by daily bread ? Dayly bread .

Phil.

I meane such bread as is fit to nourish the substance of my bodie , and that I may be fed with foode conuenient .

Euch.

Why doe you pray for dayly bread ?

Phil.

Because my body is daylie decaying , and so stands in néede of dayly repairing , euen as the lampe stands in néede of oile .

2. Because no meate can bée added to my substance vnlesse God daily giue a blessing vnto it , without which I may eate and not bée satisfyed , earne siluer & yet put it into a bottomlesse bagge . a a Hag. 1.6 .

3. To put me in minde that I must not tempt God by neglecting of meanes , as they doe who labour not in an honest calling , and such as put an angelicall perfection in fasting , or vowing to the world a voluntary pouertie .

4. To condemne such as make an Idole of meanes , and neuer craue a blessing from God vpon the meanes .

Euch.

Our daily bread . How is bread said to bee our bread , & how doe we pray for it ?

Phil.

It is said to be ours . 1. As we are in Christ .

2. As we get it by honest labour .

3. As it is fit for our place & calling .

4. As we haue a proper title vnto it .

Euch.

What vse make you of this ?

Phil.

1. That I must labour to be in Christ .

2. That I may so get riches that I may see they are mine .

3. That I may labour to maintaine my estate .

4. That community of goods is an Anabaptisticall fancy .

5. That God would not haue all aske rich .

6. That I must impart my goods to the poore .

Euch.

What wants doe you heere bewaile ?

Phil.

1. I bewaile mans great couetousnesse .

2. Their discontentment .

3. Their idlenesse .

4. Their vnfaithfulnes .

5. Their vnmercifulnes in getting & kéeping of riches .

6. Mine owne and others vnthankfulnes for that portion which God hath allotted vnto vs .

Euch.

What things do you here pray for ?

Phil.

1. I pray here for all meanes by which I and others may haue our dayly bread , as seasonable weather for the fruites of the earth , sympathie of al creatures that the heauens may heare the earth , the earth the corne and it vs . For godly magistrates for the maintainance of peace , and procuring of plenty . For valiant souldiours to defend our land , for painefull husbandmen and trades men in all callings , for prudent huswifes , faithful seruantes , & that euen our beasts may be strong to labour . a a ps. 144.14

2. I pray for peace in all kingdomes , plenty in our borders , & that the staffe of bread be not taken from vs .

3. I pray for humility in acknowledging Gods good giftes , and blessings to me contentednes in our estates , diligence in our callings , faithfulnes in our dealings , prouidence to get , frugality to lay vp , liberality to giue out magnificence in doing great workes , thankfulnesse for our goods , ioye at the good of others , and that God would giue vs all that which is fit for vs .

Euch.

What doe you here praye against ?

Phil.

1. I pray against vnseasonable weather , disorder of creatures , vngodly lawes , cowardly souldiours , and vnfit people for their places and callings .

2. I praye against vniust warres , cleannes of téeth , and that the staffe of bread may not be taken from vs .

3. I pray against pride in aboundance , discontent in want , negligence in mens callings , vnfaithfulnes in dealing , improuidence in getting , parsimony in hoarding , prodigality in spending , and vnmercifulnes in not giuing to the poore .

4. In a word I pray against all vnthankfulnes for Gods creatures , our much abusing of such good giftes of God : yea against all such sicknesses as may hinder vs from getting our daily bread .

Euc.

what do you here giue thanks for ?

Phil.

I thanke God here for seasonable times , godly gouernours , abounnance of all thinges , and for all such things as before I praied for . And by name I thanke God that he hath hitherto prouided so bountifully for me & others , that we haue a sufficiency for our present estate , & do see his blessing in the getting , hauing , & vsing of all his creatures . And that in the sweat of our browes wee doe eate that bread , which by reason thereof cannot be called the bread of idlenes .

Euch.

Which are the two last petitions ?

Phil.

Forgiue vs &c. Lead vs not &c. Forgiue vs our trespasses as we forgiue them that trespas against vs : And lead vs not into temptation , but deliuer vs from euill .

Euch.

What doe you learne out of this order that after our praying for daily bread we say , and forgiue vs our trespasses , and lead vs not into temptation &c.

Phil.

I do learne here these 6. lessons .

1. By hauing my dayly bread , to lifts vp my minde for spirituall blessings to God . a a luk. 11.13 .

2. To séeke more earnestly for the pardon of my sinnes then I do ( though alas I doe not ) for my dayly bread . b b Act. 2.39 .

3. That seeing these two petitions I make for my soule , therefore my care must bee double to doe good for my soule . c c 2. pet. 1.10

4. That if is nothing to haue my dayly Bread , vnlesse GOD giue vnto mée the pardon of my sinnes . d d Wisd. 5.8

5. That if God giue me my daily bread , I had most neede to pray for the forgiuenesse of my sinnes , because therein I am most subiect to sinne against God . c c 2. Sam. 11 1.

6. That if I want my dayly bread , sinne is the cause that I want it and al blessings . f f psal. 107.34 .

Euch.

What is contained in these two last petitions :

Phil.

In the former of them I praye for grace , and in the latter for perseuerance in grace .

Euch.

How many things are contained in the fift petition , forgiue vs our trespasses . &c.

Phil.

Two things . 1. a prayer in these wordes , Forgiue vs our trespasses . Forgiue vs our trespasses &c.

2. a condition , as we forgiue them that trespas against vs .

Euch.

What is the somme of this petition ?

Phil.

That it would please God , for his sonnes sake to be good to me and al his children , in the dashing & washing af al our sinnes as we are ready to forgiue others .

Euch.

Vnto whom doe you pray for the forgiuenes of sinnes ?

Phil.

Not vnto any angell , Saint , creature or man , but I pray onely to my Lord God .

Euch.

Why do you pray thus onely to him ?

Phil.

1. Because be onely can forgiue sinnes g g Mat. 9.2 . .

2. Because I am commanded in to pray . h h Hos. 14.3 .

3. Because against him only I haue sinned . i i psal. 51.4 .

4. Because I must not giue his honour to another . k k Dan. 9.5 .

5. Because the Church vseth so to pray . l l ps. 50.10 .

6. Because I beléeue onely on him .

Euch.

What doth this teach you ?

Phil.

1. That god alone is to be called vppon .

2. That Christ is very god , because of himselfe he forgiueth sinnes . Math. 9.2 .

Euch.

What vse can you make of this doctrine ?

Phil.

1. That when I haue sinned I must come to him for pardon .

2. That their doctrine is an erroneous doctrine which call vpon Saintes aswell as vpon god .

3. That I must bee thankfull to my gracious GOD who will pardon and forgiue mee all my sinnes .

4. That I must take heed of sinne , because I must euer craue pardon for it .

Euch.

What do you meane by this word , forgiue ? Forgiue .

Phil.

That it would please god so to discharge & couer all my sinnes , as that they may neuer be imputed vnto me , either to make me despaire in this life , or to be punished in the life to come .

Euch.

How are sinnes said to bee discharged ?

Phil.

1. When they are discharged by the person that committed them , so the deuils and the damned discharge their debts by suffering .

2. When they are paide by another , and so are our sinnes discharged by Christ .

Euch.

In what respect may this second satisfaction be called forgiuenes ?

Phil.

1. In respect of vs who neither do nor can conferre any thing to this satisfaction .

2 In regard of Christ who alone doth forgiue them , and wee no way are able to requite him .

3. In respect of God the father , who in loue giueth his sonne , and accepteth his obedience as our satisfaction .

Euch.

What learne you by this ?

Phil.

That as Benadad did to the King of Israel a a 1. King 20 31. so I must humble my selfe to this king of kings .

2. That I must confesse my sinnes to him , because he is ready to forgiue my sinnes b b 1. Ioh. 1.7 .

3. That there can be by man no satisfaction for sinnes , for our merits is Gods mercy .

Euch.

What sinnes must you confesse to God ?

Phil.

Both knowne and vnknowne , known in particular , c c 2. sam. 12. vnknowne in generall d d psa. 19.14 . .

Euch.

Ought you not to confesse your sinnes to man ?

Phil.

Though anricular confession be a doctrine of deuills , yet if sinnes bée so greiuous vnto my conscience , that I cannot bee perswaded of the pardon of them , neither can finde conforte by confession to God , I am bound to confesse sins , troubling me , to man , especially to my Godly Minister , or to such a Preacher of Gods word as is able to comfort me in regard of his knowledge , & flit is comfort me in regard of his secrecie . a a Act. 16.

Euch.

Howe are you bound to confesse your sinnes ?

Phil.

Euen as a guilty prisoner must doe at the barre .

1. I must bring my selfe before Gods Iudgement seate .

2. I must put vp an enditement against my selfe .

3. I must giue sentence of condemnation against my selfe .

4. I must sue for pardon at the hands of my God .

Euch.

How many things are required in true confession ?

Phil.

Fiue . 1. It must be voluntary without constraint b b 2. Sam. 12

2. Personall without laying it vpon others . Eodem . cap. Ioh. 7.

3. Particular without deniall of the fact .

4. Impartiall by aggrauating each circumstance . a a 1. Sam. 24

5. Heartie , with all signes of sorrowe . b b 1. Cor. 7.

Euch.

Why are you bound to aske God forgiuenesse ?

Phil.

1. Because al men haue sinned . c c Rom. 3.

2. Because God hateth sinners . d d Ioh. 9.

3. Because sinnes seauer man from God . e e Esa. 59.2 .

4. If I conceale these sores they are hardly cured . f f Psal. 32.3 .

5. The more I like sinne , the more with Iaels wife it will kill me . g g Iud. 4.18 .

6. Of all burdens there is none like to the burden of sinne . h h Math. 11.

7. If I confesse , God is ready to forgiue . i i 1. Ioh. 1.7

8. Gods seruants haue done the like . k k 2. Sam. 12

9. If I féele not sinnes forgiuen in this life , it is to be feared they will not be forgiuen in the life to come .

Euch.

Why doe you say forgiue vs ? Forgiue vs .

Phil.

Because I must pray that God would not onely forgiue mée but that hée would also forgiue all men in the world .

Euch.

But you are bound to beeléeue the forgiuenesse of sinnes , will you praie for that which is had alreadie ?

Phil.

I doe it not as mistrusting that God hath forgiuen them , but that I may féele in my heart that God hath forgiuen them , and that I may apply that to my selfe , which the Father hath purposed , his sonne purchased , and the holy ghost sealed .

Euch.

Yet to pray thus for pardon , it séemes to open a gappe to sin fréely .

Phil.

Nay rather if I haue grace , the more I pray that my sinnes may bée pardoned , the more will I hate and detest sinne .

Euch.

What vse doe you make of this . Forgiue vs ?

Phil.

1. That as I sue for mine own pardon so must I with the Saints sue for others .

2. That I must be sorrie when men doe sinne .

3. That I may not vncharitably discouer mens sinnes .

4. That I must not cause any man to sinne .

5. That I must not delight in any sinne .

6. That I must forgiue my brethren .

Euch.

May you then pray for al men euen the wicked ?

Phil.

I may , because the Lord alone knoweth who are his , and in the Iudgment of charitie I may pray for the conuersion or confusion of the most wicked in the world .

Euch.

What if a man sinne against the holy Ghost ? may you pray for such a man ?

Phil.

Fewe haue nowe the spirits of discerning to know when a man sinne against the holy Ghost , and therefore we must take héede how we censure it .

Euch.

Why are sinnes called debts ?

Phil.

Because by them we become indebted to God , either to discharge them , or to be imprisoned for them .

Euch.

Howe many kindes of debt are there in sinne ?

Phil.

Thrée . 1. A debt of obedience which wee owe to God , but haue not paid it through transgression .

2. A debt of punishment because we haue transgressed .

3. A debt of puritie , which wée owe by reason of our corruptions after our transgression . And against al these debts I must séeke that I may get my Quietus est , in this life that I be not tormented in the life to come .

Euch.

Why are sinnes called ours ?

Phil.

Because they properly procéed from our selues , and we are not by god compelled to sinne .

Euch.

What vse make you of al this ?

Phil.

1. That I must especially labour for pardon of mine owne sinne .

2. That I must not accuse God as the author of sinne .

3. That because I dayly must aske forgiuenesse , therfore euen the best men doe sinne dayly .

4. That as God is patient towards me , so must I be patient towards my brethren .

Euch.

In whose name must you get this pardon .

Phil.

In the name of Christ , applied to me by a true faith , for he is the propitiacion for our sinnes , and without him we cannot appeare in the sight of God .

Euch.

What is the condition of this petition ?

Phil.

As we forgiue them that trespas against vs .

Euch.

Is our forgiuing of men● reason why God should forgiue vs ?

Phil.

No it is not . For god for Christs sake doth forgiue vs ; and if it were a cause , then must the forgiuenesse of sin procéed from our selues .

Euch.

What then is it ?

Phil.

It is a signe assuring vs that God hath forgiuen vs , and a comfort chéering vs that God will forgiue vs , a promise binding vs to pardon our brethren , and a lawe teaching vs that if we will haue God to forgiue vs , wée also must forgiue others .

Euch.

But , because sinne to man is here called debt , howe becomes man thus a debter to man , and how is this sinne called a debt ?

Phil.

Not as it is a sinne against God , and his righteous lawe , but as it is a trespas done to man , either to his body by killing , or hurting it , in h●● goods by stealing them , credit by slandering of him , or to his chastitie by defiling his neighbours bed .

Euch.

Why is this sinne called a debt to man ?

Phil.

1. Because we owe loue which is now broken .

2. Because we owe punishment for doing wrong .

3. Because wee owe satisfaction for the wrong done .

Euch.

Howe is man said to forgiue man ?

Phil.

When hee doth pardon either the wrong done , or the punishment appointed for the wrong , or the satisfaction which the offendor is bound to make , or all of them as occasion is offered .

Euch.

What things were obserued vpon this ?

Phil.

Thrée .

1. That man may forgiue man & yet God will punish him . a a Acts 7.

2. That though man will not forgiue , yet God will if the offendor repent . b b Ioh. 8

3. That though God & man forgiue , Ioh. 8. the partie offending is to be punished .

Euch.

May a man forgiue him that hath offended him , and yet sue him at the lawe ?

Phil.

Hee may not onely sue his aduersarie , but pursue him to death , and yet forgiue him ; for vnles offenders he punished , Gods glory wil be hindered , iustice decaied , the common weale ruined , and all men wronged .

Euch.

What rules must you obserue in going to lawe ?

Phil.

1. I must doe nothing with a reuenging minde .

2. I must take héede that I offend not the Church .

3. I must doe it for the maintenance of peace .

4. I must labour by it to better mine aduersarie .

5. I must not sue for each trifling matter .

6. I must vse all other good meanes and make lawe my last remedie .

Euch.

But when the flesh wil tel you that you must be reuenged , what cautions were giuen you to stay your anger ?

Phi.

You gaue me these cautions .

1. That I must consider that it is Gods doing .

2. That I haue also wronged God and man .

3. That Christ hath forgiuen mée more ,

4. That forgiuing is a duetie of loue .

5. That I must not destroie him for whom Christ dyed .

6. If I do not forgiue I incure Gods wrath .

7. That by forgiuing I am like vnto God .

8. That it is my duetie to doe nothing through contention .

Euch.

What vse doe you make of this ?

Phil.

1. That I am bound to forgiue all persons , all sinnes , and at all times , when man offends me .

2. That I must liue in peace , and labour to make peace .

3. That if I forgiue not I curse my selfe .

4. That they hurt themselues who leaue out this condition in the Lords praier because they will not forgiue .

5. That it is a signe of grace to forgiue .

6. That no man liuing in malice can say the Lordes praier as hee ought to doe .

7. That it is difficult to beléeue the forgiuenesse of sinnes , because this petition hath a condition to perswade vs annexed vnto it .

Euch.

What doe you here béewaile ?

Phil.

1. The corruption of my nature prone to sinne .

2. The burden of my sinne which I my selfe can neuer beare .

3. That I féele not the want of Christ who onely can forgiue sinne .

4. That I am not so readie to forgiue men , as God is readie to forgiue mée .

Euch.

What things doe you here pray for ?

Phil.

For. 3 thinges . 1. For humiliation . 2. For Iustification . 3. For reconciliation and loue to men .

Euch.

In humiliation what doe you pray for ?

Phil.

1. That I may sée my sinnes .

2. That I may séele them .

3. That I may bewaile them .

4. That I may most earnestly craue pardon for them , séeing the burden of sinne is a most heauy burden .

Euch.

Howe doe you pray for Iustification ?

Phil.

That Christs righteousnesse may bee made mine , and my sins may be laid vpon Christ , for his mercy sake .

Euch.

How doe you pray for reconciliation ?

Phil.

That God would giue mée a heart to bee reconciled to men , so as I may pardon them and they me .

Euch.

What things do you pray against ?

Phil.

I pray against blindnesse of minde , hardnesse of heart , continuance in sinne , and the least opinion of mine owne righteousnes , that I should lightly regard Christ . And lastly against all hatred by which I am kept from louing my brother .

Euch.

What doe you giue thanks for ?

Phil.

I thanke God that hée hath giuen mée a sight and sense of sinne , & perswaded me of the pardon and forgiuenes of them in his sonne , & that howsoeuer I sustaine many wrongs at the hands of men , yet I can be contented to forgiue them , as God for Christs sake hath forgiuen me .

Euch.

Which is the sixt petition ?

Phil.

And lead vs not into temptation but. The 6. petition . &c.

Euch.

Why is it placed after the fourth petition . Giue vs &c.

Phil.

To teach mée that if God giue mée dayly bread , I am subiect to bée tempted with pride , and therefore must pray against it : Lead vs not into temptation . and if hée denie me dayly bread ; I am subiect to bée tempted with despaire & so must pray against it .

Euch.

Why is it set after , Forgiue vs our debts ?

Phil.

That by this I may learne , that forgiuenesse of sinnes and temptations are inseperable companions , 2. Cor. 7. a a Lu. ●2 . 31 . and that such as are not acquainted with temptations , Luk. 11.21 . are as yet in the power of that strong man who kéepeth the house of a secure soule .

Euch.

Why are the Godly lead into temptation ? a a 2. Cor. 12.7 .

Phil.

1. To kéepe them vnder , that they be not proud of Gods grace .

2. To winnow the chaffe of sinne from Gods corne .

3. That Gods power may appeare in manes weaknesse . b b 2. Cor. 12 9.

4. That his mercy may bée séene in kéeping them from a finall fall .

5. That they may bee like Christ their head .

6. That they may acknowledge that all strength is from God .

7. That by this they may knowe themselues for Gods children , who alone are so tempted , that they recouer in temptation .

Euch.

What else do you learne , that after praier for pardon of sins you desire not to be led into temptation ?

Phil.

I am taught that if I haue sinned and obteined pardon , I must take héede of a relapse into an old sinne , or any practise of new . c c Ioh. 5 : 14. 8 : 11.

2. That who so hath this gracious Pardon he can and shall resist sin in the ende though with Dauid and Peter , he be foyled in the beginning . a a Tit. 2.11 . Can. 5.3 . Iaco 4.7 . 1. Cor. 10.3 .

3. That forgiuenesse of sinnes and grace are inseperable companions , and can bée no more seuered , then light from the sunne , or fier from heate . b b Math. 7.25.16.18 . 1. Sam. 15.19 .

Euch.

Were you taught nothing else out of this order ?

Phil.

Yes , you taught mee foure other instructions , all which , ( as you saide ) did arise out of this , that immediately vpon the crauing pardon for sinnes , wee doe in the next place desire not to be led into temptation .

Euch.

Which are they ?

Phil.

1. That hée that hath grace can in some sorte resist temptation , though hee bee foiled sometime with the same .

2. That forgiuenesse of sinnes , and perseuerance in grace are inseperable vnited together .

3. That whosoeuer wantteth grace cannot at any time resist temptation , though he refraine from some sinnes , to which he is indisposed ; for resistance is the combate betwéene the flesh and the spirit .

4. That he that wanteth grace , if he be once foiled in temptation , cannot at al recouer himselfe ; for though the righteous fall and rise againe , yet the wicked ( saith Salomon ) shall fall into mischiefe .

Euch.

But if we be perswaded of the pardon of our sinnes , why néede we to pray . Lead vs not into temptation ?

Phil.

Sir , you taught mee that it is néedeful for these reasons .

1. Because by nature man is prone to be tempted .

2. Because many are the allurements to tempt vs .

3. Because sinne is a deceitful temptor .

4. Because Satan is a subtil , cruel , & diligent temptor .

5. Because it is onely in the power of God to giue man power to resist temptations .

Euch.

What is the summe of this petition ?

Phil.

That I may be deliuered from two maine enemies of Gods grace , whereof the one , is Temptation , the other is Euill .

Euch.

Doe you make these words two petitions or one ?

Phi.

1. Such as doe make . 7. petitions , doe diuide this petition into two , but you diuided it as the most doe into a petition . Lead vs not . &c. And an explanation . But deliuer vs . &c.

Euch.

May you not change these words . Lead vs not , into suffer vs not , or let vs not be led into temptation ?

Phil.

Noe , I may not , for as God is saide to harden Mans heart , and not to suffer it to be hardned , to blind mans eies , and not to suffer them to bee blinded , so is he said to lead man into temptation , & not to suffer him to be led .

Euch.

Shewe this by some places of scripture ?

Exod. 7.3 . God hardned Pharoes heart . 2. Sam. 24.1 . God moued Dauid to number the people .

Esay . 19.14 . God mingled amonge them the spirit of error .

Rom 1.16 . God gaue them vp to vsse affections .

2. Thes. 2.11 . God sent amongst them strong delusions .

In these and such like places , he is not said to suffer to be hardened , mooued , mingled , giuen , sent , but that he did harden , moue , mingle , giue vp , and send .

Euch.

Tell me now what temptation is ?

Phil.

It is an inticement or triall of the minde or heart to commit , or to see whether men will or not commit sinne , eyther by corruption of nature , enticements of the world , the policies of Sathan , the forgetfullnes of Gods mercies , present afflictions , or the iust desertion of the Lord God .

Euch.

How is temptation taken in the scriptures ?

Phil.

It signifies these things :

1. Affliction , by which man is tempted to know what is in him a a Iames. 1.2 .

2. Sathans triall which he makes of God b b Math. 4.7 .

3. Mans triall which he makes of God c c Psal. 95.9 . .

4. Sathans triall which he makes of man d d Mat. 4.4 . .

5. Mans triall which hee makes of Man . 1. Cor. 7.5 . 1. Th. 3.5 .

6. Gods triall which he makes of man . c c 1. ki. 10.11 Mat. 22.18 gen. 22.1 .

Euch.

What meanes doth Sathan vse to tempt man ?

Phil.

He vseth or rather abuseth .

1. The corruption of nature .

2. The inticements of the world ,

3. The hope of Gods mercies .

4. the neglecting of Gods iudgments

5. Examples of the wicked ,

6. aboundance in prosperity .

7. Want in aduersity , by all which he will subdue vs in temptation vnlesse God in his mercy giue vs power to resist .

Euch.

Nowe tell me how God doth lead man into temptation ?

Phil.

He doth this 1. by ceasinge to support , not the nature of man , but his grace in man . f f Psal. 119.8.51.11 .

2. by deliuering him to his own lusts , when the first grace is not sufficient to helpe him . g g Rom. 1.24 Psal. 107.

3. By giuing him into the power of Satan , so as he may tempt him to commit grieuous sinnes . h h 2. Sa. 24.

4. By blind folding him and hardning him in such sort , as that he shall make no conscience of sinne . i i 2. Sam. 12

Euch.

Is god then the author of sin ?

Phil.

God forbid , for thou art a GOD that hatest iniquitie saith the Prophet Dauid , k k psa. 5. and god tempteth no man , to wit vnto sinne , saith the Apostle Iames. l l Iam. 1.13

Euch.

But how is god fréed from being the author of sinne , séeing he is an actor in sinning ?

Phil.

Well euery way , if we can learne to distinguish , betweene the action , it selfe , and the ataxie , and disorder that is in the action .

Euch.

Is god the author of euery action .

Phil.

Yes verily , for in him we liue , Act. 17. we moue , and haue our being .

Euch.

And can he worke in a sinfull action , and not be the author of sinne in that action ?

Phil.

Doubtles he may , for the doing of a thing it procéedeth from the creator , the euill doing it comes from the creature .

Euch.

Can you shew this by some comparisons .

Phil.

I remember you taught me this by these which follow . The sun beams light vpon a carrion , that it smelleth , the sunne is the cause : that it smelleth ill , it selfe is the cause . A man spurreth foreward a lame horse , if the horse goeth on , the rider is the cause , if he limpeth on , himselfe is the cause . A musition playeth vpon an vntuned or broken instrument , that it soundeth , the Musition is the cause , that it soundeth ill , it selfe is the cause : and the like may bée said of any other things :

Euch.

But why doth God tempt some , and they recouer in temptation , & doth also tempt others and beates them in temptation .

Phil.

Do you a man aske this of me who am but a man ? let vs both learne the answer of the Apostle Paul . O man who art thou that disputest with God ? He findes such euill , and beates them so , he is bounden to none to giue him grace , his iudgements are vnsearchable , his waies past finding out , and we are all as clay in the handes of the Potter , he may make vs of what fashion he will . The sunne doth harden the clay , & softens the waxe and no man must aske a reason thereof .

Euch.

How may GOD bee said to tempt man ?

Ph.

1. By afflictions as he did the Isralites . a a Deu. 9.3 . Iudg. 2.22 .

2. By commaundement as hee did Abraham . b b Gen. 2● . 1 1. Sam. 11 Gen. 3.

3. by prosperity as he did Dauid .

4. By offring obiects as he did Euah , and as maisters vse to trie the fidelitie of seruants by laying money in some corner to try them .

Euch.

That this may be known the better , shew me how you were taught , that each man is said to harden himselfe , Sathan is said to harden man , and GOD is saide to harden man .

Phil.

Man hardens himselfe when he refuseth Grace .

Satan hardens man to presume of grace .

God hardens man when hee giues not grace , though he offer vnto him all the meanes of grace .

Euch.

Are not mercies & iudgments able to bring man to God , without the especiall grace of God ?

Phil.

No they are not , but as the highway the more it is troden vpon , the harder it is , till the rayne moysten it ; and the Stiddie the more it is beate vpon the harder it is , till the fire soften it : so the heart of man the more it is troden and beaten vpon by mercies and iudgements the worse it is , til God by the dewe of his grace moysten it , and the fyre of his spirit soften it .

Euch.

Shew me some other reasons then you did before , why God doth thus tempt and harden man ?

Phil.

He doth it to these endes .

1. To humble them that they may see themselues .

2. To chastise them for former sinnes .

3. That his grace in them may appeare , as gold in the fire .

4. That they may see their owne weakenes and impatience .

5. That they may take more heede hereafter .

6. That more earnestly they may pray to God for assistance .

Euch.

What vses can you make of this doctrine of temptation .

Phil.

I learne first the imcomprehensible purity of God , who can worke in sinne with our sinnes .

2. That Sathan can go no further in temptation then God will giue him leaue .

3. That I must not pray absolutely against temptations , but that I be not ouercome in temptation .

4. That by nature we are all sathans bondmen , til such time as God frée vs from temptation .

Euch.

Séeing god tempteth many waies , tell me how he tempteth by prosperity , and riches .

Phil.

By this hee tryes man : 1. Whether hee will consider howe hee comes by them .

2. To whom the continuance of them is promised .

3. To what ende it is giuen vnto him .

4. Whether he will thinke of the mutability of high places .

5. Whether hee will meditate of the fearefull downefalles of such , as haue not vsed Prosperity well .

And 6. That it is a part of great felicity , not to be ouercome of felicity .

Euch.

How doth God trie vs by that late deliuerance from that vnnaturall conspiracie against our king and countrye ?

1. Whether we will acknowledge it .

2. Whether we will be thankfull for it .

3. Whether we will kéepe a memorial of it .

4. Whether we will pray more earnestly for our King and countries preseruation .

5. Whether we will desire the conuersion or confusion of those our enemies .

6. Whether we wil be more obedient to God then before , least a worse thing happen to vs .

7. Whether we will detest that cruell cacolique religion , which thirsteth after blood especially the blood of princes ,

8. Whether we will loue and embrace more earnestly our Christian religion , which teacheth obedience & practiseth it euen to such gouernours as are had , though their catholique Apologie slander vs with the contrary .

Euch.

How doth God tempt men by aduersity ?

Phil.

Whether we will thinke . 1. That godly men haue béene so tempted .

2. That it is Gods Furnace to trie our faith .

3. That it is Gods medicine to purge our sinnes .

4. That we must not declame against God .

5. That we must more meditate of heauen .

6. That if we féele not the Sunne rising of Gods grace , wee must not thinke that it is set for euer .

7. That we must endure all kinds of temptations , whether of body by sicknesse , or soule by sorrow , or our person by imprisonment , or state by pouertie , or name by contempt , &c.

Euch.

But to come to mans temptations : What if man tempt you to Popish religion , how must you resist this temptation ?

Phil.

By considering , that that religion can be no good religion , 1. Where the Scriptures are not knowne .

2. Where Images are worshipped .

3. Where a péece of bread is adored .

4. Where Saints are innocated .

5. Where ignorance is commended .

6 Where purgatorie is maintained .

7. Where Christs merit is mangled .

8. Where subiects are so fréed from allegeance to their soueraigne , that if he be not a Romanist , it shall be meritorious to kill him .

Euch.

What if you be tempted to forsake the church , because of some abuses supposed in the church ? how must you resist that temptation ?

Phil.

By considering , that a child is not to be forsaken because it is sick , nor a body neglected because it is diseased , and that Christ and his Apostles did not depart from the Churches , though there were amongst them many abuses , and the most of them greater then be amongst vs , who haue the worde purely preached , and the Sacraments rightly administred .

Euch.

To come againe vnto Sathans temptations , what must you doe to resist them ?

Phil.

I must labour . 1. Not to be ignorant of his enterprises .

2. To watch ouer my selfe continually .

3. To resist him by the shield of faith .

4. To subdue him by the sworde of the spirit .

5. To be perswaded that he will neuer cease .

6. To thinke of my danger if I fall .

7. To consider how I may hurte others if I fall .

8. That by falling I denie my God .

9. That I shal be rewarded if I continue .

10. That by prayer I shall haue power to resist him .

Euch.

These rules indéed are generall , but what if he tempt you to the sinne of Couetousnesse , what remedies must you vse ?

Phil.

I must meditate . 1. That God hath taken vpon him to be my carefull protector .

2. That this sin is the roote of all euill .

3. That euery couetous man is an idolater .

4. That my life stands not in aboundance .

5. That Christ & his disciples were poore .

6. That I shall carry nothing with me .

7. That I must giue an accompt of my getting .

8. That it will hinder me in the seruice of God .

9. That riche men come hardly to heauen .

10. That by riches I am most subiect to be spoiled .

11. That they make a man vnwilling to die .

12. That they may be taken away from me .

13. That many woes are denounced against rich men .

Euch.

What remedies haue you against the temptation of pride ?

Phil.

I must meditate . 1. That I must not be proud , because I haue all things of gift .

2. That God resisteth the proud .

3. That it hindreth a greater larges of grace .

4. That I am but dust and ashes .

5. That pride cast Sathan out of heauen .

6. That if it be in apparell , I haue more occasion to bee humbled for my shamefull nakednesse .

7. That Christ left me an example of humilitie .

8. That by this I make others to contemne me .

9. That it argues a sonne of the deuill .

10. That others haue more excellent gifts then my selfe .

11. That pride is the causer of contentions .

12. That proud men are farre from reformation : Seest thou ( saith Salomon ) a man wise in his owne eyes , there is more hope of a foole then of him : and , a proud heart is a Pallace for the deuill .

Euch.

What remedies haue you against the temptations of adulterie ?

Phil.

I must meditate here . 1. That God sées me .

2. That God can punish me .

3. That he will punish me .

4. That I am a member of Christ .

5. That adulterours shall not inherite heauen .

6. That such people seldome repent .

7. That such a thing should not be done in Israel .

8. That it made Salomon to commit Idolatrie .

9. That for the whorish woman , a man is brought to a morsell of bread .

10. That I doe not as I would be done to .

11. That I wrong the Church and commonwealth , by obtruding to both a bastardly generation .

12. That as by this I endanger my soule , so must I néeds decay my body , and when I am dead , leaue a blotte behinde me which neuer can be wiped out .

Euch.

What remedies haue you against the temptation of gluttonie and drunkennesse ?

Phil.

Here I must meditate . 1. That Salomon commands me , at great tables , to put my knife to my throate .

2. That by these I make morter of my body by too much drinke , and my stomacke but a streiner by too much meate .

3. That I abuse that which might doe good to the poore .

4. That I abuse the good creatures of God .

5. That all ciuill nations haue detested these sinnes .

6. That by them I am vnfit for Gods seruice .

7. That I bring vpon my body diseases .

8. That I am vnfit to kéepe any secret .

9. That I am a scorne to the sober .

10. That these sinnes are the maine instruments of other sinnes .

11. That I must fall into the Phisitions hands .

12. That I may in them commit some such sinne , as may cause me to fall into the censure of God , and gouernours

Euch.

What remedies haue you against the temptation of enuie .

Phil.

I must meditate . 1. That mine eye must not be euill , because Gods eye is good .

2. That God may dispose of his owne as he list .

3. That enuie is a note of a bad man .

4. I must bee glad at the good of others .

5. Moses and Christ , and other good men , were glad when they heard of others excellencie .

6. God will not haue all alike .

7. It is a meanes to murther our brother .

8. It is a fruite of the flesh .

9. It hinders vs from dooing good to others .

10. It is the greatest torment to a mans selfe .

11. Though our brother excell vs in one thing , yet we do him in another .

12. God euen hateth and curseth the enuious .

Euch.

What remedies haue you against idlenesse in your calling ?

Phil.

I must meditate . 1. That God commandeth all men to labour .

2. That Euah fel in paradice by idlenes .

3. That it was one of the sinnes of Sodome .

4. That it is a cushion for Sathan to sléepe in .

5. That labour puts Sathans assaults away .

6. That idlenesse consumes the body .

7. That a sloathfull hand maketh poore , as a diligent hand maketh rich .

8. Without diligence wee cannot prouide for a familie , or the time to come .

9. All creatures euen to the pismire , are diligent .

10. GOD our father is euer working .

11. by it we may be able to do good to others .

12. All good men haue laboured in a calling . And why haue people hands , & wits but to vse them , and the more both are vsed , the better they are .

Euch.

What remedies haue you against impatience in afflictions ?

I must meditate 1. That naked I came into this world , & naked I must returne againe .

2. I must remember the afflictions of Iob & what ende God made of them .

3. That the patient abiding of the righteous , shall be gladnes .

4. That God hath a stroake in afflictions .

5. That they are nothing to the ioyes of heauen .

6. That I haue deserued more .

7. That they will tend to my good .

8. That in this world we must haue tribulations .

9. That murmuring is a signe of bad child .

10. Christ said , not my wil , but thine be done .

11. Many of Gods seruants haue endured more .

12. That Gods children haue béene ready to suffer .

Euch.

But what remedies haue you if sathan tempt you to despaire of Gods mercy ?

Phil.

I will saie vnto him auoide satan , and will enter into this meditation .

1. I was by baptisme receiued into the Church , and it hath beene to mee the lauer of regeneration .

2. I once heard and beleeued his worde , and therefore I shall stand euer by this faith .

3. Mine election is in Gods kéeping , and therefore Sathan can neuer stealt it away .

4. The calling of God is without repentance , and whom he loueth bee loueth to the end .

5. I knew by my loue of the brethren , that I am translated from death to life .

6. I am sorry that I can bee no more sorrie for my sinnes , and this to me is an argument of faith .

7. I desire to beléeue in Christ and to runne the waies of his commandements .

8. Christs merits are greater then my synnes , and hee is the propitiation for my synnes .

9. Though the righteous fal , he shal rise againe , for GOD supporteth him with his hand .

10. The Spirit doth , though verie weakely , witnes to my spirit that I am Gods childe

11. I hate syn with an vnfained hatred .

12. I loue all good things as well as one , & hate al euil as wel as one , & I can be contented to be dissolued & bee with Christ , and to say , come Lord Iesus , come quickly .

Euch.

Yet Satan will tempt you to presume of Gods mercies , what remedies must you here vse ?

Phil.

I must meditate against this syn .

1. that god bids me not be high minded .

2. that security destroyes more then any syn .

3. that he is blessed who feareth alwaies .

4. That I must worke out my saluation with feare and trembling .

5. That as God is a God of mercy , so is he also a god of iustice .

6. That the more I presume the more subiect I am to fall .

7. That it is sathans mayne weapon to vanquish me , God is mercifull .

8. That euen Dauid prayed to bee kept from sinnes of presumption .

9. That the longer I continue in sinnes the more hardly can I leaue them .

10. that if our God call mee , I must vndoe all I haue done before .

11. that then I must sheede many a bitter teare for my sinnes .

12. that by going on I heape to my selfe wrath , against the day of wrath , and therefore haue we need in this and all the former assaults , of God , men , & deuils to pray , Lord lead vs not into temptation .

Euch.

Which is the explanation of this petition ?

Phil.

But deliuer vs from euill .

Eu.

what do you pray for in these words

Phil.

But deliuer vs from euil that I , and all christians may be freed from the power of satan , sin , the flesh and the world : that we being thus preserued that we shall , or may not fal or so be deliuered from euill , that we may not fall quite away by any temptation .

Euch.

Do you not by euill vnderstand only the deuill , who is called that euill one ?

Phil.

No I do not , though temptations come principally from him , but by euil you said , I must vnderstand al my spirituall enemies according to that of the Apostle Iohn , 1. Ioh. 5.3 The whole world lieth in euil ?

Euch.

How many wayes doth God deliuer vs from euill ?

Phil.

Eleuen wayes , 1. by preseruing vs from committing sinne .

2. By freeing vs from iudgements due vnto sinne .

3. By kéeping vs from the hurt of sin and afflictions .

4. By turning all those sinnes which we commit , and the afflictions which we sustaine to our good .

5. By bridling Satan that he cannot subdue vs .

6. By giuing vs his holy spirit that by a liuely faith wee ouercome all euill .

7. by no meanes .

8. by small meanes .

9. By ordinary meanes .

10. By extraordinary meanes .

11. Contrary to all meanes .

Euch.

Why are these words added as an explanation to this petition ?

Phil.

To teach me , that when I am deliuered from euill , I may be sure not to be lead into temptation , for euill is the cause of all temptations , which being taken away the effect ceaseth .

Euch.

What must we do to be deliuered from the deuill ?

Phil.

We must 1. Put on the whole armor of God .

2. We must know howe to vse that armor .

3. We must walke warily that he do not circumuent vs , and bee neuer out of our calling .

4. We must euer seeke to feare , and serue God .

5. We must know that Christ is our captaine and deliuerer .

6 , Wée must meditate of the miserable estate of such as are ouercome by the deuill .

7. We must pray as Christ teacheth vs , deliuer vs from euill .

Euch.

What wants do you bewaile in this petition ?

Phil.

1. The rebellion of our wicked nature , by which wee resist the spirit of God .

2. Our readines in each little temptation , to yéeld vp our selues to the committing of sinne .

3. That we cannot enough mourne for the remnants of our bondage , by which wee are kept in the power of Sathan .

4. That so many fall by Sathans temptation .

5. That we cannot here get maistery ouer our owne corruptions .

6. That we loue so this spirituall Babilon , in which we are subiect too , and fall by temptation .

7. The tyranny of Satan our aduersary , going about each way to subdue vs .

Euch.

What things do you here pray against ?

Phil.

I pray 1. against temptation , as it may be a meanes to drawe men from GOD , and cause them to commit sinne . a a 2. Cor. 12.7.8

2. Against afflictions , as they are punishments of sinne , curses from God , motiues to impacience , or meanes to make mee to take Gods name in vaine . b b Pro. 30.9 .

3. Against desertion , that God would not leaue me , or if he do , that he would not leaue me ouer long , by withdrawing from his former , a second grace of the spirit .

4. Against al future relapse into sinne , Gods hardning my heart , blinding of myne ties : 1. Ti 1.20 . backslyding from the trueth eyther in part or in whole : all sortes of iudgements , temporall or eternall : And what hurt soeuer may befall mée eyther by prosperity or aduersitye :

In a worde , I pray against the assaults of Sathan the enticementes of the world , and that corruption which may surprise mee by mine owne flesh .

Euch.

May not aman pray for temptations and afflictions ?

Phil.

Though both of them may be oftentimes good for vs , yet because that good is an accidentiall good , and wee knowe not howe wee shall beare temptations if god send them , therfore it is not méete to pray for them . Therefore such as wish to bee poore , that they might loue heauen better , or blind to meditate of heauen better , they haue no great warrant out of Gods worde . To these we may adde such as pray for death , and will not waite Gods leasure till he take them out of this world .

Euch.

What doe you here pray for ?

Phil.

I pray for grace to resist , and perseuerance , when I am tempted ; and that to this purpose , I may put on the whole armore of God , as the girdle of veritie , in soundnesse of doctrine ; Eph. 6.16 . the brest-plate of righteousnesse in integrity of life , the shooes of preparation of the gospell of peace , which are to be worne by patience in afflictions ; the shield of of faith , to resist Satans assaultes ; the helmet of Saluation , which is the life of eternitie , and the sword of the spirit ; which is the word of God . I pray also here that all our afflictions may bee turned to our good ; that wisdome may bee giuen vs to preuent our persecutors , that I may be patient in aduersity , humble in prosperity , and that our sinnes may turne to our good , by reuealing our corruption in being ready to fall , discouering our vnhabilitie of our selues to stand , detesting our nature so prone to impietie , renouncing all confidence in our owne strength , & casting our selues vpon Gods power in temptation : yea that by them we may see Satans malice in tempting vs , and Gods great mercie in recouering vs : & finally that being once recouered in temptation , we may pitty and comfort such as bee tempted .

Euch.

What things doe you giue thankes for ?

Phil.

That in the former things which I haue prayed for , GOD hath made me able so to resist , & that neither Satan nor the world , nor my flesh , hath so subdued me , but that I am able to rise againe .

Euch.

Which is the 3. part of this petition ? The 3. part of the lords prayer .

Phil.

For thine is the kingdome , the power , and the glorie for euer & euer . Which words are a reason of all the former , by which wee are mooued to craue all the former blessings at the hands of our God .

Euch.

Why doth Luke leaue out this clause ?

Phil.

Either because the Euangelists did not bind themselues to a precise forme of words , or because this prayer was vttered at 2. seuerall times by Christ in a seuerall manner , leauing out not onely this clause , but the third petition wholly , the explanation of the sixt , and changing some words which are in Mathew . But we haue no warrant to do the like , as the Rhemists do euen in the Gospell of saint Mathew : being bold to mangle the Lords praier , as they are to leaue out the second commandement .

Euch.

Why is this conclusion added ?

Phil.

To teach . 1. To pray vnto him who is able to heare vs .

2. To pray in faith to him that will helpe vs .

3. To pray in feruency as desirous to be holpen .

4. To pray in humilitie , because al is of God .

3. To pray in thankefulnesse , because all is from God .

6. That in euerie petition we must haue this conclusion in our mindes .

Euch.

What do you meane by these words thine is the kingdome ?

Phil.

Euen that which Dauid meant when he said , 1. Cor. 29.11 . Thine O Lord is greatnesse , power , and victorie and praise , and all that is in heauen and in earth is thine , thine is the kingdome , & thou excellest ouer all .

Euch.

Why is the kingdom said to be Gods ?

Phil.

1. Because he made all .

2. Because he possesseth all .

3. Because he commandeth all .

4. Because he disposeth al.

Euch.

What doe you learne out of this .

Phil.

That I may with confidence pray vnto him , because as kings will prouide for the bodies and soules of al their subiects , so God my king will prouide for me .

Euch.

But haue not other Princes their kingdomes ?

Phil.

Yes they haue , and in them do rule , and for conscience sake must euer be obeyed , yet they rule by , and in , and through this king . a a Pro. 8.15 Dan. ● . 37 . Reuel 20.

Euch.

Howe manie properties are there of this kingdome ?

Phil.

There , it is a powerfull kingdome , Thine is power , a glorious kingdome , Thine is glorie , and an euerlasting kingdom , it is , For euer and euer .

Euch.

Why are these thrée properties added ?

Phil.

That when wee pray for , or against any thing in the former petitions , we may be strengthened in the hope of obtaining them , by the consideration of the Power , Glory , and Eternitie of Gods kingdom .

Euch.

Why is power attributed to the kingdome of God .

1. To distinguish it from the kingdomes of the world , in which many Princes are heads of people , but haue not power to subdue their enemies .

2. To teach vs to giue all power vnto God .

3. That we must submitte our selues vnto him .

4. That he being a powerfull kings we may in faith pray vnto him .

Euch.

How great is the power of God ? See my booke , life euerlasting , of gods prouidence .

Phil.

It is not only of it owne nature , in it selfe , and of it selfe , but also in respect of the obiect vpon which it can worke , and effectes which it can produce , and of the action by which it can and doth worke , both infinit and vnmeasurable .

Euch.

Can it be communicated to any creature ?

Phileu .

No , not to the humanity of Christ , for whatsoeuer is omnipotent is God .

Euchedida .

Why then doth Christ saye , all power is giuen vnto me ?

Phil.

1. He speaketh of that power which wee call Authority , not of that which is called omnipotencie .

2. He saith not all power is giuen to my humanity , but to me , GOD and Man .

3. If it be meant of the humanity , by this power is to bee vnderstood , as much as the creature is capable of .

4. In that word , the humanity may be said to be omnipotent , as the word is said to suffer , not in it selfe , but in the the flesh .

Euch.

What doe you meane by thine is the glory ?

Phil.

1. That god hath made al things for his glory .

2. Whatsoeuer wee aske , they are meanes of thy glory .

3. The things which we aske shal be referred to thy glory .

And therefore O Lord graunt these things vnto vs , because thy glory is most deare to thy selfe , which will be also performed of vs , if we sanctifie thy name , aduaunce thy kingdome , doe thy will , haue our dayly Bread , the forgiuenesse of our sinnes , and hee able to resist all euill temptations .

Euch.

What is the third property of Christs kingdome ?

For euer and euer . Which is an excellent inducement to strengthen vs in praying .

Euch.

Why is Gods kingdome , power , & glory , said to be euerlasting ?

Phil.

1. Because in themselues they are euerlasting .

2. Of vs they should neuer be forgotten .

Euch.

To what purpose are all these arguments added here ?

Phil.

Not to perswade God , who knoweth our wants before we aske , but to perswade vs , that he who is a king of such power , glory , and eternitie , he will heare our praiers , and grant our requests .

Euch.

What vse doe you make of this conclusion ?

Phil.

1. That in our prayers we euer debase our selues , and ascribe all glory to this King of Kings .

2. In our prayers to be euer perswaded of the power of God , that he can helpe vs , and the promise of God that he will helpe vs . a a 2. Cor. 1.20 .

3. That prayer and giuing of thanks must goe together , because this is a doxologie giuen to God .

4. Whatsoeuer we aske , we must in purpose before , and practise after , referre the same to Gods glory . For the Alpha of this prayer is , Halowed be thy name , and the Omega is , Thine is the glory .

5. That all gouernours must remember that they holde al in caepite , vnder this head .

6. That if we be able to do any thing , all that power commeth from God .

Euch.

Which is the last part of this petition ?

Phil.

The seale thereof in the worde , Amen .

Euch.

How is this worde Amen , The fourth part of the Lords Prayer . taken in the Scriptures ?

Phil.

Thrée maner of wayes : sometimes as a Nowne , signifying Christ himselfe , Reuel . 1. These things saith Amen . Sometimes as an Aduerbe , as Iohn . 3. Amen , Amen , that is , Verily , verily , I say vnto you . And sometimes as a Verbe , as in this place , signifying So be it , or it shall be so .

Euch.

What then doth this worde Amen import , at the end of this petition , and euery prayer ?

Phil.

More a great deale then man thinks ; for it is as much as if we should say , thus , Wee haue begged many things at thy hands , and we doe desire thee to heare , and are perswaded thou wilt heare all our requests .

Euch.

What are we taught by this seale Amen ?

Phil.

We are taught . 1. To desire earnestly that we pray for .

2. To be perswaded that we shall receiue it , Math. 9.11 . though infidelitie be mixed with our faith .

3. Not to vse this word Amen , so vnaduisedly as we doe , but to knowe what it is to which we say Amen , least by ignorance we seale a cursse to our selues and others . Many of the like sort are in Daniel , and the Gospels , as Golgotha , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Eli , Eli , Lamma sabach thani . &c.

4. That Latin , Gréeke , and Hebrew wordes may be vsed , when they growe so common , that other people of a nation doe vnderstand them , for here is the Hebrew worde Amen , vsed in Gréeke , Latin , and English .

Euch.

What now haue you to say of all that hath béene taught you ?

Phil.

No more but this , that I and many others are bounden excéedinglie to Almightie God , that we liue in such a Kingdome , where our children are so taught in the trade of their waies , that when they are olde , they may followe it . And thou O Lord to whom Kingdome , power , and glory belongeth , kéepe the Scepter of thy Gospel long amongst vs , that the children to be borne may feare thy name . Amen .

A short prayer vpon the Lords prayer .

O Our Father : high in creation , swéete in loue , rich in mercy . Which art in heauen : the glasse of eternitie , the crowne of incunditie , the treasure of falicitie . Halowed be thy name : that if may be Honye to the mouth , Musique to the eare , a fire in the heart . Thy kingdome come : pleasant without mixture , safe without annoyance , sure without losse . Thy will be done : that we may flye that thou hatest , loue that thou louest , and by thée doe that thou commandest . In earth as it is in heauen : willingly , readily , faithfullie . Giue vs this day our dayly bread : necessarie for this life , not superfluous for our delightes , nor wanting to our necessities . And forgiue vs our debts : against thée , our neighbour , and our selfe . As wee forgiue our debters : who haue wronged vs in our body , goods , name . And lead vs not into temptation : of the world , flesh , diuell . But deliuer vs from euill : past , present , to come ; spirituall , corporall , eternall . And this we aske , because thine is the Kingdome , for thou rulest al : Power , for thou canst doe all : and glory , for thou giuest all : nowe , whilst wee liue , and for euer , whilst we shall liue . Amen : neyther doubt we , but that we shall certainly obtaine these things ; because thou art louing as our father , and powerfull in heauen . Thou saist Amen , by commanding , art Amen , by performing ; we say Amen , by beléeuing and hoping : say but the word and we shall be cured .

Dauid tentatur , tentatus orat , orans Liberatur , liberatus gratias agit . August .

Dauid is tempted , being tempted he prayeth , praying is deliuered , and being deliuered , he giueth thankes .

This is the summe both of Dauids Psalmes , and the Lords prayer .

Math. 26.41 .

Watch and pray that you fall not into temptation .

Errata pag. 60. lin. 14. and line 20. for beates , reade leaues . & pag. 76. lin. 9. that Dauid , read euen Dauid , lin. 14. our God , read God once , line . 18. reape reade heape .

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A Christian directed .

Question .

I Sée that you remember much concerning Christs prayer , what must you obserue in your Christian practise ?

An. As I am bounden to pray continually , so am I bounden to watch continually , that neither by Sathans subtilitie , or the worlds vanitie , or mine owne securitie , I be not surprised .

Quest Why ought you thus to watch ?

An. 1. Because I walke in the presence of God .

2. Because I walke amongst manie occasions of sinne .

3. Because of my selfe I am shiftles to auoid them .

4. Because I can go about no good thing , but either Sathan , or my lasts wil be readie to molest me .

5. Because manie excellent men , haue fallen verie greiuousely , for want of watchfulnes .

6. If I can thus watch without ceasing , I shall gette in each action the peace of a good conscience which is the greatest iewell in the world .

7. I shal be readie for anie temptation , especially for death and the day of iudgement .

8. I shall be sure to doe no such thing , whereof I can not giue an accoumpt to God .

9. I shall stoppe the mouthes of mine aduersaries when they call in question my righteous dealing .

10. I shall cause my religion to bee well spoken of , whylst others obserue my Godly conuersation .

Quest. What must you doe that you may thus watch ?

An. 1. I must euer walke in faith , and to each part of Gods seruice , it is my duty to bring it with me .

2. I must haue Gods warrant with mee , without which faith is no faith .

3. I must sée what calling I haue to each thing , without which a good thing may be sin .

4. I must looke to my thoughts , my words , mine actions , my gesture , myne apparell , my diet , my recreations , my gettings , my spendings , and howe I may kéepe holie the Sabbath day .

Quest. What rules haue you learned for your thoughts ?

Ans. 1. That I be careful to kéepe a more narow watch ouer my thoughts , words , and déedes , then heretofore I haue done , to doe them more waryly for Gods glorie , mine owne comfort and my bretherens benefit . 1. Cor. 6.20 . 1. Pet. 1.15 . Prouerb . 4.13 .

2. That I cleanse my heart from the very first motions of all sinnefull thoughts , as of Lust , Anger , Pride , Couetousnesse , Malice , Stubournenesse , euill Suspition , as knowing that the least sinne deserueth death , and doth depriue mée of parte of my comfort in my saluation . Ephe. 4.23.31 Math. 15.18.19 . Col. 3.2.8 .

3. That all my lawfull affections be moderate , and without excesse , and greater alwaies vpon heauenly then earthly things . Col. 3.1.2 . Phil. 3.20 .

4. That I fulfill not my minde in all things , for then I shall often sinne , let mee consider therefore whether that be lawfull I desire , and for the glory of God . Rom. 14.23 .

5. That I bestowe no more care , and thought on the world then I néeds must for the moderate maintayning of my selfe , & those that belong to mée , left my thoughts be distracted too much from heauenly thinges . 1. Tim. 6.8.9 . Gen. 24.63 .

6. That I suffer not my minde to be occupied with vnprofitable , curious , and vaine meditations ; for which I cannot giue a sufficient reason to God and man , if I were asked . Pro. 6.14 . Zach. 8.17 .

7. That I thinke better of my brethren then of my selfe , and the more I excell in any thing , bée the more humble before God and man . Rom. 12.16 . Phil. 2.3 .

8. That I take some time euery day , to meditate vpon , and to mourne for the miseries and iniquities of the age wherein I liue , and pray to God for remedie . Psal. 69.9 10. Ezech. 9 4.

9. That I thinke often of the vanity of my life , vpon my departure hence , dayly looking for my Sauiour in the Cloudes and wishing rather a good life , then a long . Psalme . 90.9.10.15 .

10. That I carefully meditate , and remember euery good thinge I heare or learne , that I may readily practise it , when time & occasion serues . Act. 17.18 .

Quest. What rules haue you learned for your wordes ?

Answ. 1. That I remember , such as my speech is , such is my heart , & that both my heart , and mouth go together , but in holy manner . Ephesi. 4.29 . Col. 4.6 .

2. That my spéech bee gratious to the edification , good , and benefit of them , with whom I speake , not to their euill and sinning . Col. 4.6 . Eph. 4.29 . & 5.4 .

5. That my spéech bée alwayes more and more earnest , ioyfull , and comfortable , when I speake of heauenly then earthly matters . Eph. 5.4 . and 4.6 . Psal. 1.2 .

4. That I remember I shall answere for euery idle worde , which passeth out of my mouth , to God or to man . Math. 12.36 .

5. That multitude of wordes bée often sinfull , let mee speake therefore as fewe as I may , yea be rather silent then speake vnprofitably . Prou. 17.27 . & 10.19 . Iam. 1.19 .

6. That my wordes bee no greater , or more then my master deserueth , nor beare a shewe of vice in mee or any excessiue affection . Psa. 34.13 . 1. Peter . 4.11 .

7. That as I beleeue not all that is tolde mee , so I tell not all I heare , but tel the truth onely though not al nor alwaies . Eccles. 3.7 . Luke . 2.19 . 1 Sam. 10.16 . & 16.1.2.5 .

8. That I delight not to speake of others infirmities , especially behinde their backes , and speaking before them , speake with griefe and wisedome . Psalm. 15.3 . 2. Tim. 3.3 . Mat. 18.15 .

9. That I speake not of GOD but with reuerence , knowing I am not worthy to take his name in my mouth . Leuit. 19.12 . Rom. 9.5 . Deut. 28.18 .

10. That in praising I bee discret , in saluting courteous , in admonition brotherly . Prou. 27.2 . 1. San. 10.4 , Rom. 16.16 .

Question . What rules haue you learned for your actions towardes God ?

Ans. 1. That I vse dayly prayer to God , euery morning , and euening , that he would guide me and mine affaires , for his glory and mine owne comforte . Dan. 6.10 . Psa. 55.17 .

2. That I register vp all my sinnes committed against him in euery matter , and with griefe bewaile them at fitte time , crauing pardon and strength against them . Psalme . 51.3 .

3. That euery daye something of Gods worde bée reade and meditated vpon , that I may encrease in knowledge and in godlinesse . Psal. 1.2 . Deut. 6.6 .

4. That whatsoeuer I take in hand I first take counsell at Gods worde whether it be lawfull or no , bee it for my profit or pleasure , and then that I do it with peace at least in my heart . 2. Sam. 30.8 .

5. That I giue thanks to God for euery benefit that I haue receiued , and then dedicate the same for the promoting of his glory , and the good of his church . 1. Thes. 5.10 .

6. That I sanctifie Gods Sabbath dayly , in vsing holy exercises of prayer , preaching , meditating , and sacraments at the time . Exo. 20.8 .

7. That any meanes God hath appointed for any matter bee nor more relied vpon then God himselfe , but he bée first prayed vnto , for the prosperous vse of them . 2. Chr. 16.12 .

8. That I sticke to God aswell in aduersity , as in prosperity , knowing the one to be as necessary forme as the other , yet let me pray for my necessities , be humble when I haue them , that I vse them well , and that I loose them not . Iam. 1.2.3

9. That I marke my profiting in religion , prepare my selfe to heare Gods word , attend when I am there , conferre , and meditate about it after , 1. Cor. 15.10 . 1. Cor. 11.28 .

10. That I loue all things for Gods sake , and God only for his owne : that I make God my friend , and nothing can bee mine enimie , and accoumpt all things vaine to serue God sincerely . Philip. 3.8 . Romans . 8.34 .

Quest. What rules haue you learned for actions towards your selfe ?

Ans. 1. That I refraine my eares from hearing , mine eies from séeing , my handes from doing , and euery part of my soule and body , from fulfilling any thing vaine or wicked . Iob. 31.1 . Psal. 119.37 .

2. That my meat , apparell and recreations be lawfull , néedefull and moderate . Luk. 21.34 . Rom. 13.13 . 1. Tim. 2.9 . Tit. 2.3 . 1. Tim. 5.23 . 1. Cor. 10.31 .

3. That withall care I redéeme the time , knowing I shal answer for euery idle houre . Eph. 5.16 . 1. Pet. 4 3.

4. That I bee as sorrowfull for the good déedes that I haue omitted , as I am ioyfull for the good deedes I haue fulfilled . Rom. 7.8.9 .

5. That my especiall sinnes and corruptions be inquired into , thought vpon with griefe , whether they are weakened in me or remaine in their olde strength , and that I resist them withall faithfulnesse , euery day more and more , 1. Cor. 11.28 .

6. That I remember with humility , all the good motions and actions God worketh in me , that they may bée pledges of my saluation , spurres to godlinesse , and comforts against temptations . 2. Cor. 6.4.5 . Rom. 7.15 .

7. That I suffer not my selfe to bée pleased with mine vnprofitablenesse , that is with vnfitnes or vnwillingnes to serue God . Rom. 12.11 .

8. That I followe my lawfull calling so carefully for the good of Gods church , as féeling the trouble thereof , I be put in minde of my misery by Adam , and be humbled thereby . Rom. 12 7. Gen. 3.10 . Eccle. 1.13 .

9. That I take reuenge of my selfe for my slipery sinning , beating downe my body that I sin not againe . 1. Cor. 9.27 .

10. That I neuer make more shew of outward holines , then I haue inward in my heart . Esay . 58.5.6 .

Quest. What rules do you learne for your actions towards others :

Ans. 1. That I remember that what soeuer I haue that may bee vsed towards others , God hath bestowed it on me for others benefit . Rom. 12.6 . & 1.11 .

2. That I coumpt it not sufficient that my selfe serue God onely , vnlesse I cause all within my charge by all meanes to do the same . Gen. 14.14 . & 18.19 . Psal. 101.1.2.3 . & Iosh . 24 , 15. Ester . 4.15 .

3. That I consider I am but Gods stewarde in all his benefits I haue , let me therefore imploy them wisely to those that néede , hartily , and in time . 1. Pet. 4.10 .

4. That I behaue my selfe towards them so sincerely that I may win the weak , comfort the strong & make ashamed the wicked . 1. Cor. 10.32 . Col , 4.5

5. That as I receiue good in company , so alwaies I do them some good to my power , Rom. 1.12 . and 14.19 .

6. That when I knowe others is sinne , I mourne for it , and amend it if I may , by brotherly admonition . 1. Cor. 5.2 . Math. 18.15 . Leuit. 19.17 .

7. That I reioyce and praise the Lord for any good thing the Lord sendeth vnto men , knowing that it is for mine and others Godlinesse sake , that God vpholds the worke . 1. Thes. 5.18 . Rom. 12.15 . Luk. 1.58 .

8. That I striue not whether other should do good to me , or I to them first , but that I benefit euen mine enimies , knowing my rewarde is with God . 1. Thes. 5.15 . Mat. 5.39 . Rom. 12.20 .

9. That I be carefull to vse the good I can receiue by any man , knowing that I am but a member of the body , and stand in néede of other . Rom. 12.16 . and 1.12 .

10. That I carefully craue the prayers of other bretheren , and their prayers to God for the gifts I haue receiued , so I shall seale my fellowship in that body more effectually . Rom. 15.30 . 2. Cor. 1.11 .

11. These holy exercises I must not make common for the time , or vse them for fashion sake , but vse them dayly .

Quest. Séeing you haue precepts for your actions , what must you obserue in your gesture and behauiour ?

Answ. For my gesture I must take héede . 1. That mine eies bee not haughty .

2. That my countenance bee not impudent .

3. That my face bee neither laughing nor lowring .

4. That mine handes be neither spred out nor cloesd in .

5. That I bee not Apish in imitation .

6. That my gate be not too slowe nor swift .

7. That I giue place and reuerence to my betters .

8. That I sit not before I am placed .

9. That I speake not before I am asked .

10. That I bee not solemne when I ought to be chéerefull , nor chéerefull when I should bée sorrowfull : but in all things behaue my selfe as the child of God .

Quest. What rules are you to obserue in apparell ?

An. 1. For the matter , it must not be too good or too meane .

2. For the fashion not too new or too old .

3. For the colour not too light or too sadde .

4. For the wearing not too effeminate nor too sordide , and in a word my apparell must be such as argues sobriety and holinesse of minde , considering the ends of apparell , which are .

1. For necessitie that our bodies may be kept from the weather .

2. For honestie that our nakednesse may be couered .

3. For commoditie that we may labour in our callings .

4. For frugalitie according to our state .

5. For distinction both of men from women , yong from old , magistrats from subiects , the Clergie from the laitie , and the Rich from the Poore .

And in wearing of apparil I must not looke so much what I am able to doe , as what is fit for mee to be done , to imitate the most graue and sober sort of my ranke , and to kéepe my selfe rather vnder then aboue my degrée ; which if I doe not , I doe but wast Gods benefites , weare a badge of a proud heart , giue testimonie of idlenesse , procure suspition of leuitie by diuers fashions : labour to confound degrées , and by the lightnesse of mine apparell prouoke many not only to suspect me of euil , but also by it to commit euill .

Quest. What rules are you to obserue in diet ?

An. 1. That I sit not downe before I pray .

2. That I rise not before I giue thanks .

3. That I féede only to satisfie honger .

4. That I cut not at the table of my betters before I am carued .

5. That I féede not of too manie dishes .

6. That I desire not too much dainty meates .

7. That my supper bee lesse then my dinner .

8. That I beware of too much strong drinke .

9. That I rise with an appetite .

10. That in eating I remember the poore , and that this body which I féede shall be wormes meate .

Quest. What rules must you obserue for recreation ?

Ans. 1. That they be of good report , and of whose lawfulnesse there is least question .

2. That I make not an occupation of them .

3. That I vse them as recreations , not to trouble my body or minde .

4. That I stay not long at them .

5. That I loose not much at any recreation .

6. That I vse no such recreations as I am ashamed that good people should sée me .

7. I must not giue offence by abusing my libertie to any man .

8. After exercise I must returne to my calling .

9. I must vse such exercises as are of little cost , least losse of time , and fit for me to vse .

10. I must not then play when I should bee at worke , nor bee merry in time of mourning .

Quest. What rules are you to remember for getting riches .

Answ. 1. That my calling bee such an honest calling , as that I be not ashamed of the very name thereof , as vsurers are to bee called vsurers .

2. That I get my wealth by honest labour .

3. That in buying and selling I defraud no man .

4. That I enrich not my selfe by the labour of the poore .

5. That to get , I leaue not Gods seruice .

6. That I lye not , nor forsweare my selfe .

7. That my weights , wares , and measures be good .

That I consider that it is harde to bee rich and religious .

9. That I doe as I would be done to .

10. That I commend not my seruants for deceiuing any .

Quest. What rules must you obserue in spending ?

Answ. 1. That I spend not aboue mine estate .

2. That I spare not when I ought to spend .

3. That I buye not that which is néedlesse for me .

4. That especially I must giue to the godly .

5. That I haue a regarde to my kindered .

6. That I giue not too much to the rich .

7. That I obserue times , places , and persons in giuing and spending .

8. That I giue not to the poore with reproching them .

9. That I boast not too much of my liberalitie .

10. That I be not liberall of another mans purse ,

Quest. What rules are you to obserue for the sanctifying of the Sabbath ?

Answ. 1. I must rise early to sanctifie my selfe , and all that belong to me , for Gods seruice that day .

2. I must kéepe it from morning til euening .

3. I must frequent the exercises of religion and bee present with all reuerence of praier and preaching .

4. I must not so goe from sermon to sermon , that I conter not of Gods word which I heare , especially with such as belong vnto me .

5. I must meditate of al Gods mercies , especially of such are giuen me in Christ .

6. I must not make that day , a day of feasting , sporting , or visiting , as the most do of friends abroad .

7. I must do no worke vpon that day , which might haue béene done the day before , or may be don the day after .

8. I must labour to bee at Gods house with the first , that so I may bée partaker of the whole seruice .

9. I must visite such as are comfortles , if I know or imagine they stand in néed of mine helpe .

10. I must bee carefull to prouide something , which I may distribute to the necessity of the saiutes .

These rules must I obserue least it bée louely said of mee , which was falsely said of Christ , this man is not of God , for be kéepes not the sabbath .

Quest. Nowe as you haue learned these generall rules of pietie , come wée euen to particulars ; say that you intend to be married , what rules must you vse in choosing a wife ?

Ans. I must looke 1. That she be of good religion :

2. Of honest parentage .

3. Of good report .

4. Of ciuill cariage .

5. Of contenting personage .

6. A louer of godly company .

7. Of prouident circumspection .

8. Of stayed yeares .

9. Of fewe wordes .

10. Of an honest nature .

Quest. When you are maried what duties owe you to your wife ?

Ans. I owe vnto her : 1. Loue to her person . 2. Chastity to her bed . 3. Maintainance to her estate . 4. Cohabitation to her content . 5. Patient forbearing of her infirmities 6. Admonition and commendation rather then correction . 7. instruction in piety . 8. Due beneuolence . 9. Kindnes to her kindred . 10. Cherishing in sicknes .

Quest. And what duties must you looke for from your wife ?

Ans. These duties .

1. Reuerence as to her head .

2. Chastitie as to a parte of her body .

3. Prouidence in getting and spending .

4. Nourcing of her owne children .

5. Silence in kéeping secrets , without declaiming against euery domesticall vnkindnesse ?

6. Obedience to my lawfull commandements .

7. Cherefulnes of countenance , and speach .

8. Diligent staying at home in some honest calling .

9. Grauity in her domesticall behauiour .

10. Sobriety in her apparel & gesture .

Qu. if God send you children what duties owe you to them ?

Ans. I am bounden to performe these duties . 1. To bring them vp in the feare of the Lord .

2. To looke that they may liue in some calling .

3. To fit their callings according to their natures .

4. To teach them such ciuil behauiour as sauours of piety .

5. To giue good example vnto them in each thing .

6. To teach them at the least to reade .

7. To correct them , doing amisse .

8. To commend them when they do well .

9. To apparell them rather comely then costly .

10. To denie them in many thinges their wills .

11. To leaue them all some fit portion of my goods .

12. And lastly in due time to looke to their marriage .

Que. What duties are your children to performe to you , and your wife ?

Ans. They ought . 1. To obey vs in things lawfull .

2. To reuerence vs , as the authors of their being .

3. To acknowledge vs , be we neuer so poore .

4. To endure our corrections patiently

5. To be content with our prouision for them .

6. To séeke all meanes by which they may please vs .

7. To behaue themselues so as they may credit vs .

8. To be sorrie when we are disgraced .

9. To follow vs in the practise of piety .

10. To stay till we prouide for them in marriage .

Quest. Now if to wife and children , God send you seruaunts , what duties do you owe to them ?

An. For my seruants I must be careful

1. That they be fit to do such busines as I kepe them for .

2. That I impose not too much vpon them .

3. That they neither play nor worke on the Lords day .

4 That they goe and come with me to and from the Church .

5. That I examine them of such things as were taught .

An. 1. I owe vnto him . 1. Reuerence as Gods angel .

2. Audience as Gods ambassador .

3. Obedience of Gods shepheard .

4. Maintenance as Gods labourer .

5. Countenance as Gods Minister .

6. Confession as hee is a comforter .

7. Loue as he is mine instructor .

8. Feare as he is my father .

9. Patience as he is my corrector .

10. Praier as he is to breake to me the bread of life .

Quest. I knowe by this my Ministers duty , and my duty towards the Minister ; but be it that I come to heare a sermon , what rules can you giue mée for profitable hearinge ?

Answ. Surely these .

1. That you prepare for hearing .

2. That you be diligent in hearing .

3. That you bee carefull after hearing .

Quest. What rules must I obserue before ?

Ans. 1. That I leaue al wordly cares at home .

2. That I pray for the preacher , people , and my selfe .

3. That I make my selfe not vnfit by banqueting .

4. That I reade his text before I come , if he follow an ordinarie course .

5. That I come not with preiudice of the Minister .

6. That as I come , I consider whither I goe .

7. That I carie my famuly with mée .

8. That I inuite others to come .

9. That I bring a minde desirous to heare .

10. That I so come as I may heare the whole sermon .

Quest. What must you doe in hearing the word ?

An. 1. I must settle my selfe to heare .

2. Mine eies must be bent vpon the preacher onely .

3. I must not offend the congregation by any noise .

4. I must reade nothing in the time of the sermon vnlesse I turne to places alleadged .

5. I must take héede I talke not with others .

6. I must remember I come to learne .

7. If the doctrine be good , neither voice , nor gesture must offend me .

8. I must reioyce most in mine owne teacher .

9. I must obserue the preachers methods .

10. I must note that which most concernes me , and then thinke that he speaks to , and of me .

11. I must not bee wearie , if the sermon be longe .

12. I must write the sermon if I can .

Quest. What must you doe when you haue heard ?

An. 1. I must not depart before all bee ended , nor before the administration of baptisme , if there be any .

2. As I goe home I must thinke what I haue heard , and talke of it as I goe .

3. When I am come home I must conferre of the sermon , and sée that each of my famulie haue learned somwhat .

4. If I doubt of any thing I must aske the preacher , or some other .

5. I must not immediatly after hearing goe about my priuate affaires .

6. If the sermon bee ended before dinner or supper , the best table talke is of the sermon .

7. I must not so much censure the minister , as sée what good things I haue learned .

8. It is not enough to say it was a good sermon , but I must know for what I commend it .

9. If any of my people haue beene negligentlie forgetfull , I must reproue them .

10. I must labour to turne Gods word into good works .

Quest. Thus I sée how you shal not take Gods word in vaine by hearing , tell mee how you may not take Gods name in vaine by swearing ?

An. Here I must obserue .

1. Gods commandement that I must not sweare .

2. His curse vpon such as haue blasphemed .

3. If I lie little , I shal sweare lesse .

4. I must refraine pety othes .

5. I must labor to forbeare for a time .

6. I must binde my selfe from it .

7. I must consider before I name God .

8. I must meditate of the Maiestie , presence , goodnesse , and iustice of God .

9. I must get some to admonish me .

10. I must not be gréedie of gaine .

11. I must knowe that the more I sweare , the lesse I am beléeued in a truth .

12. I must auoide the companie of swearers .

13. I may note that there is neither profit , nor pleasure in an oath .

14. It is an argument of an Atheist .

15. Men dare not abuse she name of a King .

16. I take it in ill part when my owne name is disgraced .

17. I must take away all occasions of swearing .

18. I must looke to the practises of best men .

19. I must reade , heare , meditate on Gods word .

20. I must giue an accoumpt of euerie idle word .

Now to the end that al men may think of their ende , and liue well , I haue inserted here , in loue to him , certaine propheticall verses , found in the pocket of a most religious yong Gentleman , one Maister Henry Morrice , sonne to M. Morrice Attourney of the court of Wardes , who thinking euer of sodaine death , died suddenly in Milforde Lane , Sep. 12. 1604. at the age of 23 yeares .

Twise twelue yeares not fully tolde , a wearied breath I haue exchanged for an happy death : My course was short , the longer is my rest : God takes them soonest whom he loueth best ▪ For he that s borne to day , and dyes to morrow , Looseth some daies of rest , but moneths of sorrow , Why feare we death , that cures all sicknesses , Author of rest and end of all distresses ? Other misfortunes often come to grieue vs , vs . Death striks but once , & that stroke doth relieue vs . He that thus thought of death in lifes vncertenty Hath doubtles now a life that brings eternity . Liue for to learne that die thou must . And after come to iudgement iust .

A Communicant instructed .

AT LONDON Printed for William Cotten . 1606.

A Communicant prepared to the Lordes Table .

Question .

MY good auditor , after all these instructions concerning praier and pietie , are you not desirous to receiue the Lordes supper ?

Answ. Yea sir , I am desirous with all mine heart , if you shal thinke me fit for so holy a banquet .

Quest. What must you doe to bee a fit guest ? 1. Sam. 16.6 . Psal. 27. 1. Cor. 21.

Ans. Samuel bids me to santifie my selfe , Dauid bids mee to wash mine hands in innocencie , & Paul bids mée to examine my selfe , and so to eate of that bread , and after to drink of that cuppe .

Quest. Howe doe you proue this examination to be néedefull ?

Ans. 1. If the Iewes durst not eate the pascall Lambe without it , I must not eate of the Lambes Supper without it .

2. I must neither pray nor heare Gods word , before I sée in what estate I am .

3. I come in the best sort I can to the feast of any great man in this world .

4. He that came without his wedding garment was examined how hée came thither . Math. 22.12 .

5. If I eate and drinke vnworthily , I eate and drinke mine owne damnation . 1. Cor. 11.29 .

Quest. What things are required of him that will come a fit guest to the Lords table ?

Ans. Thrée things .

The first what I must doe before I come .

2. What I must doe when I am come .

3. What I must doe after I haue bin partaker of that holy supper .

Quest. What things are required of you before you come ?

Ans. Two things .

First I am bound to examine my selfe .

2. I am bound to pray & meditate of diuers things .

Quest. What is examination ?

An. It is a triall of my selfe howe I stand in the grace of God .

Quest. What learne you out of this , that a man must examine himselfe before he come to this table ?

An. First that children are not capable of this banquet .

2. That ignorant persons must not approach to this table .

3. That madde people are not to bee admitted to this feast .

4. That such as intend to liue in their sinnes must not dare to approach vnto this communion .

Quest. Wherein stands this examination ?

An. In fiue things .

1. I must examine what knowledge I haue .

2. What faith I haue .

3. What repentance I haue .

4. What obedience I haue .

5. What loue I beare to my brethren .

Quest. Wherein standes the examination of your knowledge ?

An. In two things .

1. What general knowledge I haue

2. What knowledge I haue in particular .

Quest. Wherein consists generall knowledge ?

Ans In three things whereof the 1. is What knowledge I haue of God .

2. What knowledge I haue of my selfe .

3. What knowledge I haue of the couenant of grace .

Quest. what knowledge must you haue of God ?

Ans. I must know him to be such an one as he hath reuealed himselfe in his word , to wit , one inuisible and indiuisible essence , and three truely distinct persons , namely the Father begetting , the Sonne begotten , and the holy ghost procéeding from the father and the sonne .

Quest. Must you knowe nothing els of God ?

Answ. Yes I must knowe that hee is creator and gouernour of all things , a most wise vnderstander and knower of all thoughts , most holy , iust , and mercifull to his creatures , that hee is eternall without either beginning or ende , and that he is present in all places .

Quest. What must you know concerning your selfe ?

Ans. That by nature I am stained wholly with originall sinne : so that my mind is full of blindnes , will of frowardnes , affections of peruersenes , my conscience of guiltines , so that therby by I am subiect to the curse of God in life , in death , and after death .

Quest. What things are you subiect to in life ?

Ans. By reason of this sinne , in my soule I am subiect to madnes , in my body to diseases , in my goods to losse , 〈◊〉 in my name to reproach .

Quest. What are you subiect to in death ?

Ans. To the separation of the soule from the body ?

Quest. What are you subiect to after death ?

An. To be tormented for euer with the deuill and his angels , and to be cast away from the presence of God .

Que. What must you know concerning the couenant of grace ?

An. That Christ Iesus hath deliuered me from this misery who béeing very God , became man to die for my sinnes and rose againe for my iustification .

Quest. What particular knowledge is required of you ?

An. I must know the nature and vse of this sacrament .

Quest. What then is the Lords Supper ?

An. It is a Sacrament wherein by the vse of bread and wine , those that are ingrafted into Christ are nourished to life .

Quest. What learne you out of this definition ?

An. 1. That he cannot eate the Lords body , who is not of the Lords body .

2. That a man must come withall cheerefulnesse to this banquet and not to feare it , as a man would doe poyson .

Quest. Tell me now what is the outward matter of this sacrament ?

An. Bread , and wine , by which are signified Christs bodie crucified , and his blood powred out .

Quest. Is not the bread & wine turned into the body & blood of Christ ?

Ans. No , for these reasons .

1. Christ instituted this supper before he was crucified .

2. Then he must haue giuen his dead bodie with his liuing hands .

3. The bread after consecration 〈◊〉 distributed into partes : but the whole body of Christ is receiued of euery seuerall communicant ,

4. The bread is the communion o● Christs body , and therefore not the very body .

5. This were to make the body o● Christ of bakers bread .

6. The bread and wine will corrupt being kept after consecration .

7. We sée and taste onely bread and wine .

8. Else the wicked should eate Christs body , and so must haue eternall life .

9. This takes away the nature of a sacrament , wherein there must be a signe and the thing signified .

10. It destroyes the nature of Christs body , making it aliue & dead , in hea●uen & vpon earth , glorified & vilified , and in many places at one time .

Quest. But yet may not this be done by a miracle ?

An. Priests haue no promise to worke miracles nowe a daies , and that it can be no miracle , it may appeare by this vnanswerable reason .

Euery miracle is sensible , as when Moses rod was turned into a serpent , and Christ turned Water into Wine .

But this myracle is not sensible , for I see bread and taste bread , I sée wine , and tast wine euen after consecration .

Therefore it is no miracle .

Quest. May you not receiue the bread without the wine ?

An. No , for these reasons .

1. This were to crosse Christs institution .

2. It doth dispriuiledge Christs people .

3. It makes Christs feast a drye feast .

4. It takes away the remembrance of Christs blood shed .

5. The wine signifies not Christs bloud in his veines , but that bloud which was powred out .

Quest. What is the forme of this sacrament ?

An. The coniunction of the thing signified with the signe , the action of God with the action of the Minister , & the action of faith , with the action of the receiuer .

Quest. What doth the action of the minister signifie ?

An. His taking of bread and wine , into his hands , doth signifie Gods sealing of Christ to beare the office of a mediator . Ioh. 6.27 . His blessing of the bread , the sending of Christ to be a mediator : his breaking of bread and powring out of wine , the execrable passion of Christ , and effusion of his blood : the giuing of bread and wine to the receiuer : the offring of Christ to al , euen hypocrites , but the giuing him onely to true Christians .

Qu. What doth the action of the receauer signifie ?

Answ. His taking of bread and wine into his hand , doth signifie his apprehending of Iesus Christ by faith .

His eatinge of bread and drinking of wine , for the nourishment of his bodie , his applying of Christ vnto him selfe , that his true communion with him may be more increased .

Quest. What is the end of this Sacrament ?

Ans. 1. The assurance of Gods fauor .

2. The increasing of my faith .

3. Fellowship with Christ .

4. Communion with the saintes .

Quest. You said in the second place that you must examine your faith , tell me therefore what this faith is ?

An. It is a miraculous worke of God , wrought in the heart of a regenerate man , by the preaching of the gospell , whereby hee doth apprehend and applie to himselfe particularly , Christ Iesus , withall his benyfites to the pardon and forgiuenesse of all his sinnes .

Quest. Howe may a man knowe , whether bee haue this faith ?

An. by these signes .

First if wee can from our hearts renounce our false supposed goodnesse , and can wholy relie vpon Christ in the matter of our saluation : this nature cannot doe .

2. If we haue peace of conscience arysing from the apprehension of Gods loue in Christ , and our reconciliation with him .

Quest. Which are the wantes of faith ?

Ans. 1. Doubting and distrust of Gods mercie .

2. Presumption and vaine confidence in our selues .

Quest. To come to the third parte of our examination , tell me what repentance is ?

An. 1. It is a worke of grace , arysing of a Godly sorrow , whereby a man turnes from all his sinnes to God , and brings forth fruit worthy amentement of life .

Quest. How shall you know whether you haue this repentance or not ▪

Answ. By these markes .

1. If I haue a Godly sorrow , wherby I am displeased with my selfe because by sinne I haue displeased God .

2. If there be in me a changing of the minde & a purpose to forsake sinne and euer after to please God .

3. If I do dayly more & more breake off my sinnes , and abstaine from inward practise ; kéeping vnder my corruptions and vngodly thoughts .

4. If I can mourne for the present corruption of my nature .

5. If I haue bin gréeued , & craued pardon for my late sins , euen sithence I was last partaker of the Lords table .

Quest. You said that obedience was the forth part of our examination , can you tell me what obedience is ?

An. It is a frée , heartie , vniuersall , personall , & perpetuall kéeping of Gods commandements .

Quest. Howe many properties are there of this obedience ?

An. Fiue . 1. It must be frée , without constraint . Psal. 110 3.

2. Sincere , without hipocrysie . 2. Tim. 1.5 .

3. Vniuersall , not to some but to all the commandements . Psa. 119.6 . Ia 2.10 .

4. Perpetuall , till the hower of our death . Math. 24.13 .

5. Personall , in regard of our personal 〈◊〉 1. Pet. 5.1 .

Quest. Which is the last part of examination ?

Ans. Our reconciling one selues vnto our brethren if wee haue made them any offence . Math. 5.24 .

Que. When are we fit to receaue the sacrament in regard of reconciliation ?

Answ. Euen then when we are fit to say in the Lords praier , forgiue vs our trespasses as we forgiue them that trespas against vs . And therefore many indanger there own consciences in refusing to receaue , lest they should leaue their sins & be reconciled to men . Now the Lord grant that I may after this sorte examine my selfe , that at all times I may be fit to come to Gods table .

Quest. I hope you are well Instructed in examination . Tel me what premeditation the second part of prepara●… is ?

Answ. It is a consideration of those graces which wée doe receaue by the death of Christ , signified in the sacrament of the Lords supper .

Quest. Which are those graces that 〈◊〉 must consider of ?

An. Our redemption from hell , our deliverance from death , damnation , & 〈…〉 of the lawe .

2. The remission of our sinnes , whereby wee receaue fréedome from sinne and acceptation to life . Psal. 103. 3.4 . ps. 32 : 1.2 .

3. Which is a fruite of the former reconciliation with God , when we are made friends with him . Col. 1.20 .

4. Our communion and fellowship with Christ . 1. Cor. 10.16 .

5. Interest and title to eternall life by Christ , in whom we are sonnes . Ioh. 1.12 . Rom. 8.13 .

Quest. What fruite ariseth out of these two ?

Answ. A spirituall hunger after Christ and his benefits : for when a man hath examined his wants , and hath considered the riches of Christ , his heart longes after the same . Ioh. 7.37 .

Quest. You haue wel said al that you haue yet said , howe must you be disposed in the action of receiuing ?

An. I must seriously thinke of these fiue pointes .

1. First when I sée the minister sake bread and wine , I must consider the action of God , whereby he sent Christ to worke my redemption .

2. When I see the bread broken , & the wine powred out , I must consider , 1. the bitter passion of Christ for me in so suffering . 2. Gods infinit loue to me , who sent Christ coredeeme me his enimy . 3 ▪ Gods wrath towards me for my sin , which nothing could satisfie but the deth of christ .

4 , I must detest those sins of mine , which caused Christ thus to suffer . —

5. When the minister distributes breade and wine , I must consider , that as it is truly offered vnto mee by man : so Christ is truly offered vnto me by god .

4. In receauing breade and wine , I muste apprehend Christ by faith .

5 , In eating that breade & drinking that wine , I must apply christ particulerly to my selfe , & be perswaded that as that bred and wine is made the nourishment of my body , so Christes body and blood is made the nourishmente of my soul . Yea I must feele the power of christe to mortify the corruption of my nature by his death , to quicken mee in newnes of life by his resurrection , and to giue me power to fight against my dedly aduersaries , the world , the flesh , & the deuill .

Is there nothing to doe for you , after you haue receaued this holy sacrament ,

Yes I must obserue these three thinges First I must giue god thanks for so great a benefyt 1 cor. 11. ●6 .

2. I must look to receiue by it , increase of faith , & repentance , to rise from sin , & to receiue power against the deuill .

3. If I feele this present comforte , to bee thankful for it : if not , I must know that it is because I haue not prepared my selfe , or because my faith is weak , or because I liue in some secret sin : wherefore I must goe to god , acknowledge my fault & desire paron and comfort for the same : Now the Lord grant me this grace , so to be partaker of his sacramental table , that I may be partaker of his heuenly table , through Iesus christ my lord , & alone blessed sauior , Amen .

Ille non edit Corpus Christi , qui non est de corpore christi . August :

He cannot eate the body of Christ , that is not of the body of christ .

Accede , panis est , non venenum : mala res non est , sed malus accipit , Idem .

Come , it is bread not poyson ; the thing is not euil , but an euil person receiues it .

A godly praier for morning , or Euening .

MOst high and mighty God , and in thy sonne Christ Iesus our mercifull , louing , and gracious father , thou hast commaunded vs to come vnto thee , and vpon the knees of our hearts we do come vnto thee , humbly entreating thee , before wee begin , to remoue far from vs , all such impediments , as vsually Satan , casteth vpon : this exercise ; and so to quicken vs vp , by the spirit of supplication , that in feare , and reuerence of thy great name in faith , and confidence of thy gratious assistan●… , and in a seeking desire of the supplye of our wants , wee may put vp , and powre out our supplications vnto thee : that as the messengers of our soules , they may signifie our wants , as the petitioners of mercy they may sue for our pardon , and as proclaimers of thy grace , they may declare our thankfulnes , for all those mercies which we haue receiued , and al those iudgements which we haue escaped .

O Lord our God , we do here in thy prefence , & blessed are we that we may come to thy presence ) acknowledge and confes , that wee are of our selues most wofull , wicked , and cursed creatures . The corruption of our natures , the iniquities of our liues doe generallie beare witnes against vs . But more particularly we confesse , that our hearts are full of infidelity by reason whereof , we do not as wee ought , either depend vpon thy prouidence for the things of this life , or beleeue thy promises for the life to come . Dost thou visit vs ? we are impatient : dost thou deny vs our desires in this world ? we are neuer contented with our estate . Wee are full of doubt for the life to come , and full of distrust for the things of this life . We are glued too much to this wicked world and as though we said in our harts there is no god , our mindes are greatly estranged from thee . And alas miserable wretches that we are , we delite in doing our own willes , it is not meate and drinke to vs to do thy will . In the pride of our hearts , wee exalte our selues aboue thee , and our brethren , and boaste our selues as though we had receued nothing from thee . We put away from vs the euill day , and liue as though we should neuer die . We walke on in the hardnesse of our heartes , and by reason of the abundance of vainglory , we rather seeke praise of men then thy glorye . Our soules are so filled with loue to our selues , that wee preferre our owne pleasure , peace , and liberty , before thy maiesty , or the loue of our brethren , yea , hypocrisie is so rooted in our soules that we content our selues with a profession of piety , and labor not for the power of Gdlinesse ,

And as for our liues they abound with actuall transgressions againste euery one of thy ten commandements hauing broken the same ten thousand times we Lord haue liued in contempt of thy prouidence , committing Idolatry with thy creatures , taking thy glorious name in vaine , and prophaninge of thy moste holy sabaths , we euen we who sho●… haue been vpright , haue disregarded our betters , enuied our brethren , defiled our soules with vnchast desires , labored to be rich by vnlawfull meanes disgraced our neighbors , & Iduged after that which was none of ours . Wee haue herd thy worde O Lorde , but wee haue not beleeued it , wee haue knowen thy words but haue not practised it . We haue come to thine hous without reuerence , approached to thy table without repentance , and practised many sinnes without remorse . Do wee any good ? we please our selues too much : doe we any euill ? we feare thee too little : we are weary of praying , when wee talke with thee , wee are carelesse in hearing , when thou speakest to vs . If we reade thy sacred and holy worde , it is not sweet vnto vs as the hony combe , but we delight more euen in vngodlye bookes . Yea O Lorde , the pampering of our bellies , the pride of our apparell , the negligence in our calling , the mispending of our time , our vaine conference at tables ; our wandring eies , our wanton lusts , our ambitious mindes , our couetous desires , our vngodlye speeches , our lasciuious eares , our censuring of our brethren , our sin in recreations , our vnwillingnes to labor ; our vnfaithfulnes in life , our forgetfulnes of death , and our abuse of thy mercies , especialy in Christ , do testify against vs , that wee haue sinned against heauen and against thee ; and are no more worthy to be called thy children ; Are we ashamed at this , and reclaimed from it ? no Lorde , we are not ashamed . But howsoeuer it hath pleased thee to vse many meanes , as partly by thy word , & partly by thy spirit : and partly by thy mercies , & partly by thy iudgments , to the end we might be reclaimed from our crooked waies , yet we haue contemned thy word , the ministery of saluation ; grieued thy spirit , the earnest of our inheritance ; abused thy mercies , the pledges of thy loue ; & forgotten thy iudgments , the messengers of thy wrath . Enter not into iudgement with vs thy seruants O lord , for then shal no flesh liuing be iustified in thy sight . Be mercifull vnto vs in forgiuing sins past , & be gratious vnto vs in preuenting sinnes to come , Correct vs O Lord , but with mercy , not in thy iudgement , for then shal we be consumed , and brought to nought . Open our blind eies , that wee may come to a particular knowledge of our particular sinns , especially such as we ar most giuen vnto . Soften our hard and stony harts , that we may sigh and grone vnder the burden of them : make vs , good god , displeased with our selues , because by sin wee haue dishonored thy maiesty . Stir vp our dead & dul harts , that we may hunger after Christ & his righteousnesse , and after euery drop of his precious bloud . In that son of thine looke on vs thy seruants : and for his merits , & righteousnes , vouchsafe good God , mercifullie and freelie to doe awaye all our offenses . Wash them away in his bloud , and , by the puritie of his spirite , clense our hearts from the pollution , and impuritie of them all , say vnto our soules thou art our saluation , let thy spirite in our hearts crie Abba Father : Teach vs O Lord thy way , and we shall walk in thy trueth , O knit our hearts vnto thee , that we may feare thy name . And because , through corruption in our harts , and sin in our liues , our faith is feeble , and our confidence small : we do humbly beseech thee , to strengthen our faith , by the daily meditation , and particular application of thy mercifull promises , made vnto vs in thy son Christ , that neither in the dangers of this world , nor the trobles of conscience , nor in the hour of death , wee may fall from thee . Gratious father , expell out of our hearts all carnall confidence , the vnderminer of our faith , & teach vs in the spirit of tru humility , to deny our selues , & to rely only vpon thee , & the merit of christ in the mater of our saluation . And because it is not enough to com vnto thee by praier , & to sue vnto thee for pardon , but al that ar in christ must be new creatures therfore we cal vpon thee , for the spirit of regeneration ; mortify therby the corruptions of our flesh ; & quicken vs thereby in the inner man . By the powr of Christs deth let vs dy vnto sin , & by the power of his resurrection , let vs rise to righteousnes & newnes of life , let the one as a corrosiue , eat vp the dead flesh of vngodlines , & the other , as a spur , stir vs vp to holines . Illuminatour minds , that we may know thy will : giue vs spiritual understanding , to discern good & euil . Sanctify our memories , to tresure vp good things : purify our consciences to haue peace in thee : reform our wils to doe thy wil , & let al our affections be ordered aright . Teach vs to fear thee continually whersoeuer we ar , to neglect al things , in regard of christ to loue thee & our brethren for thy sake , to be zealus of thy glory , to be greeued at our & other sins , & ioyful when we cāpleas thee . Let our bodies the instruments of sin be euer heerafter clensed by thy spirit that they may bee temples for that spirit to dwel in , keepe our eies from beholding vanitie , our eares from harkning to variety , our mouths from speking blasphemy , our hands from committing of iniquity , & our bodies from the action of adultery . Let our light so shine before men that they seeing our good works may glorify thee our heauenly father . Make vs to remember , that as we are sons , wee must depend vpon thee , as we ar seruants , wee must obey thee , and as we are christians , we ought to walk worthy of our vocation and calling . And because we haue al som particular calling , either of rule or seruice , or trust , or fauor , make vs from the highest to the lowest , Faithful in our callings , & to remember that a day wil come in which we must giue an accompte vnto thee of all our actions doon in this flesh whether they be good or euill . Take away from vs all oportunity of sinning , & make vs euer thankful that we liue so , as wee want allurementes to many sinnes . Cause vs to see how deformed sin is in it selfe , & to what confusion it is like to bring vs : Lord make vs to fly the very occasions of sin , & to resist the beginnings of al temptation : let not a night pas ouer our heads in which we examin not howe wee haue spent the day : neuer let vs come into any company , wherin we may not not doe , or receiue som good . Keep vs that we fashion not ourselues to this world , but rather imitate the fashion of the moste godly in our callings . Let vs neuer count any sin to be a little one , because that our sauior died for the least . And because we liue in dangerous times , wherin many ar withdrawne from the profession of thy trueth , Lord giue vs harts neuer to entertain any such doctrine , which cannot be warranted out of thy word : nor to admit of any such teachers , as goe about to withdraw vs from obedience to our gouernors : & if any one fal into any sin , let vs restore such an one with the spirit of meeknes , considering our selues , that we also may be tempted We further acknowledge most gracious God , that our life is a war-fare vpon earth our enemies are sinn , Satan , & the flesh . Lord helpe vs in this spitituall combat : are we weak ? be thou strong : ar we tempted : with the temptation giue an issue ; may we be ouercom ? tech vs to watch ouer our own harts & waies ? is there any one ●…une which we are weak to resist ? in the act of temptation giue vs power to resist it : that by this means we may haue as iust cause to praise thee in our conquests , as we haue many reasons to humble our selues in our foyles . We see also , most all seeing God , that none can liue godly in this world , but they must suffer persecutions : either Ismaell wil reuile them with a reproachful tongue , or Esau wil pursue them with a blody sword what now must we do in these days of trial ? whether shal we come for helpe but to thee ? To thee therfore must wee come O Lord our god : crauing wisdom to forsee , prouidence to preuent , patience to beare & harts to be prepared for this fierytrial : that by the denial of our selues , distasting the worlde , & liking of heauen and heauenly things wee may make a good vse euen of the least affliction . Confound in euery on of vs the cursed workes of the diuel : Increase in vs dayly the giftes of thy spirit . Fit vs for such calings in which thou hast or wilt place vs ; & make vs to referre the strength of our bodies , the giftes of our minde , our credit in this world , & what so euer grace thou hast alredy or wilt hereafter bestow vpon vs , to the glorye of thy name , the good of thy church , & the eternal saluacion of our own souls . And howe soeuer we liue heer in this Babilon of the world , lord let our conuersation be euer in heauen , that whether we eat or drink , or what soeuer we do else , wee may heare alwayes this voice sounding in our eares , arise you dead & come vnto iudgment . Many other things haue we to beg for our selus ; that our ignorance knoweth not to aske , or forgetfulnes remembers not to ask , hear vs for them in thy beloued son . And giue vs leaue now good god to pray to thee for others . Ther ar no christian peple at any time assembled , but they are redy to praye for vs , & therfor it is our duty to pray for them , We therfore commend to thee thy whole church , & each member of the same : be good & gracius to these churches of England , Scotland , France , & Ireland giue the Gospel a free passage euery wh●… ; & put on the meanes by which it may be publisht wher it is n●t , or maintained wher it is . Deuid not O thou indiuisible go●… , deuid not Ephraim against Manasses , nor Manasses against Ephraim , nor both of them against Iudah . The coat of thy son was without seam , let the church of thy son be without seame . Our aduersaries get ground , and work vpon our diuision , knit vs so together , that there worke may be as the confusion of Babel . Ar there any means to hinder the currant of thy gospell ? stop them in the head , poyson them in the stream , stay them in the time , & let their labor he like his that wold repair Iericho To this end bee good to the light of our eies , the breathe of our nostrils , the procurer of our happines , thy Salomon , our King : preserue his bodie in health , his soule in soundnes , his hart in thy trueth , his life in honor , his honor from vnder miners , & his ears from flatterers , the haue of each kingdome Keep him , that he may euer maintain thy truth . Defend him against the insinuation of practising papists , who will neuer wish wel vnto him , vnlesse they see we do wish wel vnto thee Let thy good spirite hee with Io●… do●… prince , season his young yeares with the knowledge of thy will that as hee groweth in yeares , so he may grow in sta●… fauor both with god and men . Be good vnto them that haue the ●…ition of him ; & make them instruments of much good , that may be done by him : Preserue with these our gratious Queene , let vs see her as a fruitfull vine about the Kings house , and her children like to oliue plantes , round about his table . And because wher many counsellors are , there is peace , O Lorde blesse his honorable counsail in al things let them take counsail at thy word , and in euerie consultation aime at thy glorie . The peeres of our land , the pillars of our kingdome , wee commend vnto thee , make them contented with their present honors , and to continue loyall to their vndoubted soueraigne . And because the preachers of thy worde , are the pillars of thy church , blesse them all from the highest to the lowest , that both by life and doctrine they may set out thy most holie word . Take from the great , the spirit of ambition , and from the meane , the spirit of contention , that both may labor as much as they may , to oppose themselues against the common aduersarie , and not to aduantage him by intestine diuision Blesse the people of this land ; such as are called confirme them , such as are not conuert them : & to that purpose send & faithfull pastor into each congregation , who may speake a word in due season vnto them Couch all our hearts from the highest to the lowest with true repentance , that thy iudgementes present & imminent may be preuented & remoued , thy mercies stil continued to vs , & our posterity after vs , especially in the true ministery of the word and sacraments , that such as suruiue vs may praise thy name . Bee mercifull to all thine afflicted ones , be they sick in bed distressed in conscience , pinched with pouerty , disgraced for thy truth , or kepte in prison , and deliuered to death : releeue them in theyr necessity , strengthen them in their weaknes , comforte them in ther distresse , mitigate their sorrows , & turne al their troubles to thy glory and theire good . To this end , giue thy seruants confort by thy word , sufficiency of things needful for them , bles the fruits of the earth , disappoint both Turk & Pope , from incroching vpon thine inheritance , let all such prosper as sight thy battails : and let thy gospel be preached from the one end of the worlde vnto the other . In thy good time let the sun of thy gospel shine vpon Iews Turks , Infidels , Atheists and papists belonging to thee .

Be good to our kinsfolkes in the flesh , our friendes in the spirite , and them to whome wee are any wise bounden , or desire to bee commended to thee in these our praiers and supplications .

Haue mercy vpon vs nowe calling vpon thy name , forgiue our sins and manifolde deffects in this holye duty accepting at our handes this our obedience in Christ .

And because thou hast bin good vnto vs many wayes , make vs thankfull vnto thee for all thy mercies : as our election in thy loue , our redemption in thy sonne , our sanctification by thy spirit , our preseruation by thy prouidence ; our health in body , peace of conscience , our life in thy church , our gratious Gouernours , our painfull Preachers , our christian friends , our desire to please thee ; and that wee haue the ministration of thy word and sacraments , and can shew loue euen to our enimies . We thanke thee O Lord , for all graces of thy spirit , as faith in thy promises , hope of eternall life , feare of thy name , loue to thy maiesty , zeale to thy glory , affection to our bretheren , patience vnder the crosse , strength against our seuerall temptations , humility , gentlenesse , méekenes , forbearing , with many other giftes and graces of thy spirit : all which wee acknowledge , haue procéeded from thy méere mercie . O let vs not hee negligent in the vse of all good meanes by which thy grace may dayly growe vp in vs . We do also , with all thankfulnesse , remember all the blessings of this life , our deliuerance from our enimies in 88. our preseruation from the pestilence in 93. our protection from Gunpowder in 95. as all other fauors which we do enioye vnder the blessed gouernment of our gratious Prince , and for all thy goodnes vnder our lase noble Queene . We thanke thee , that thou hast sustained vs in great weaknes , releiued vs in much necessity , conforted vs in much distresse , resolued vs in many doubts , deliuered vs from many dangers , preserued vs from many sinnes , made vs willing to desire to do thy will , and bestowed vpon vs such a larges of thy good creatures , that we are more fit to giue then receiue . Blesse vs nowe and euer hereafter , keepe vs and all ours , and all that are nere about vs from all dangers whatsoeuer , and grant vs all , such a portion of thy grace , that whether we stay at home , or goe abroad , watch or sléepe , rate or drinke , buy or sell , bee in labour or recreation , we may euer labour to glorifie thy high and great name in the workes of such callings , as thou shalt cal vs vnto , and fit vs for , through Iesus Christ our Lord and Sauiour , in whose name and in whose wordes wee further call vpon thée , saying Our Father which art &c.

O LOrd blesse vs and kéepe vs , O Lord make thy face shine vpon vs O Lord graunt vnto vs thy sweete and euerlasting peace , especially that peace of conscience which the world cannot giue , with the pardon and forgiuenes of all our sinnes , this day at this time , and heretofore committed against thée , with a blessing vpon thy church and children euery where , as well as though we had named them , thorough Christ our Lord and onelye Sauiour . Amen .

A thanksgiuing for our late deliuerance from that vnnaturall conspiracie against our King and State .

ALmighty Lord GOD father of our Lord Iesus Christ , and in him our most Gratious and mercifull Father , many are thy mercyes towards vs , and that our soules know right well . And as we cannot be ignorant of them vnles we be senselesse , soe wee may not be forgetfull vnles we be thankelesse . By thée our lot is fallen into a good soile ; and by thée we haue a goodly inheritance ; by thée are our bodies deliuered from sicknesse , and by thée are our soules deliuered from sin ; by thée our names are not a reproch vnto our enemies ; and by thée our estates are not a prey vnto the Idolatrous . Thou euen thou hast don great things in our land , & thy right hand amongst vs hast brought mighty things to passe . What is it O Lord , that thou hast not done vnto this vine of thine English Israel ? and what couldest thou doe more for it then thou hast ? Thou hast planted it by thy hand , placed it in thy vineard , hedged it by thy prouidence , garded it by thine Angells , watred it by thy spirit , pruyned it by thy rodds , supported it by thy power , committed it to thy husbandmen , beautified it by thy mercies , and fructified it by thine aboundance , not of sower , but swéete grapes . The wilde boore of the woods can neuer roote it vp ; the beasts of the forest shall neuer deuour it . Lord continew still to visit this vine , which without thy visitation , must be fruitles and strengthlesse . Thou hast cast out the heathen , and planted vs in ; thou hast subdued our enemies , and made vs the mirror of the whole world : Thou hast giuen vs thy Sonne to be our Sauiour , thy word , to be our instructor , thy Spirit , to bée our sanctifier , thy preachers to bee our monitors , thy sacraments to be our seales , and Kings to be our nursing Fathers , and Quéenes to bee our nursing Mothers . When our enemies came against vs , thou subduest them ; when our light was extinguished , thou oldest set vp a greater , 1588. Q. Elizabeth . K. Iames. 1603. when the plague was amongst vs , thou calmest it , and when our Countrie was to be betraied , thou wast our deliuerer . What shall we render vnto thée for all these fauours ? or what can we render for all these mercies ? O our soules , praise the Lord , and all that is within vs praise his holy name . O our soules praise the Lord , and let vs neuer forget his benefitts . Wee Lord had bin blowen vp with the powder of rebellion , had not the power of thy prouidence watched ouer vs . We therefore , our Princes , Nobles , Clergy Commons , our Wifes , Children , Seruants and al , are héere before thy Maiesty this day , & now render vnto thée ( for more we cannot , and more thou desirest not ) the sacrifice of praise , the calues of our lipp● , for this wonderfull deliuerance , shewed vnto our Gracious King and Country . Lord teach vs therby to bée thankfull vnto thée , obedient to our gouernours frequent in praier , feruent in the spirit , and zealous in good workes , least a worse thing hereafter happen vnto vs . Make vs to detest Popery the poyson of Authority , Iesuits the bellowes of sedition , Papists the plotters of rebellion , and to thinke better of our Christian Brethren , and this , not new , but most auncient religion of ours , by which wee are taught Pietie to God , Loialty to Gouernours , Peace to the Church , reuerence of superiority , charity to our inferiours , amity to our equalls , loue to our enemies , patience in tribulation , thankfulnesse in prosperity faithfulnesse in our calling & honesty to al. And séeing of late thou hast deliuered our backs from whipping , our liberty from seruing , our soules from dying , our country from consuming , & our King and Estate from a suddaine blowing vp , Lord wée pray thée that the meditation of this mercy may neuer depart out of our minds , but that wee may bée thankful vnto thée for mercies receiued , and fearfull of thée , for iudgements escaped . Teach vs to pray vnto thée alone , who canst heare & graunt our requests , to kéepe our country from inuasion , our Church from dissention , our houses from infection , our State from alteration , and people from the cruell mercies of the Italian Popedom , whose faith is fancie , whose force is fraud , whose trust is treason , whose obedience is hipocrisie , whose lawes are traditions , whose pardōers are priests , whose sauiour is the Pope , whose god is an Idol , whose seruice is ceremonies whose glorie is their shame , and whose end is damnation , except they repent . Let the Sunne of the Ghospell be neuer eclipsed , the Light of thine Israel neuer be extinguished , the hope of our happinesse neuer bée subuerted . Nor the branches of our vine euer cut off . Thus we thy people and shéepe of thy pasture , shall haue iust occasion to praise thy great name , in the face of thy congregation from this time forth foreuermore . Lord kéepe in our Kinge the Spirit of Maiestie , in our Quéene the Spirit of Chastitie , in our Prince the Spirit of Pietie , in our Nobles the Spirit of Loialtie , in our Councellers the Spirit of Prudencie , in our Clergie the Spirit of Vigilancie , and in vs all the Spirit of Fidelytie , and as for such as wish euill to this Sion of ours , the Honour of thy name , the Pallace of thy pleasure , the Place of thy protection , and the Wounder of the world , if they béelong to thée , giue them hearts to repent and to returne to vs , if not , or euer their pottes bée hotte with thornes , let indignation vexe them as a thing that is rawe . Euen soe let all thine Enimies perish O Lord . And vnlesse their Children bée better then the Parents , as the Prophet prayeth , deliuer them vp to famine , let them droppe by the force of the sword , let their wiues be robbed of their children , and be widdowes , and let their husbands be put to death : let their confederate young men be slaine by the sword , let them be ouerthrowne in the day of thine anger , and let none be left to make lamentation for them , and to say , O my brother O my sister . Lord roote all Cananites out of this land of the liuing , that such as feare thee may dwell safely . Blessed be the Lord God of our saluation for euer and euer , and let all the people say Amen , Amen .

1. Sam. 12.24.25 .

Now therefore feare yee the Lord and serue him in the truth withall you hearts , and consider how great thing he hath done for you .

But if you do wickedly ye shall perish both ye and your King .

He that eateth and drinketh , and letteth grace passe , Sitteth downe like an Oxe , and riseth like an Asse .
Grace before meat .

WE acknowledge and confesse this fauour of thine , eternall God and gratious Father , that it pleaseth thy maiestie to giue vnto vs so many oportunities to meete together , we beseech thee to blesse vs , and our méeting at this time , and all thy good creatures prouided for vs , and graunt that we may vse them soberlie , as in thy presence , and receiue them thankfully as from thine hand , to the glory of thy name , the good of our bodies , and the future saluation of our soules , through Christ our Lord and alone blessed Sauiour . Amen .

Grace before meate .

ALmighty Lord God , and our mercifull Father , we beséech thy Maiesty to bée good vnto vs , in the pardon and forgiuenesse of our sinne past , & by the assistance of thy good and holy Spirit to preuent all them that are to come : to watch ouer vs as thou hast done by thy special prouidence , to direct vs continually by thy holy word , to blesse vs in the vse of all thy good creatures , that nowe we shall receiue from thy bountifull hand , giuing strength to them to nourish vs , and giuing hearts vnto vs to bée thankefull vnto thée for the same . And graunt that whether wée eate or drinke , or whatsoeuer wée doe else , wée may doe all to the glory of thy most holy name , through Christ thy Sonne , and our onely Sauiour . Amen .

Grace after meate .

WE beséech thy Maiestie , eternall God and gracious Father , to make vs truly and vnfainedly thankful vnto thée , for all those mercies that we haue receiued , and for all those iudgements that we haue escaped , both temporall concerning this life , and eternall concerning that life to come : for thy gracious prouidence this day past , for our comfortable , & peaceable , & chearfull méeting together in thy feare at this time , and for all thy good creatures bestowed vpon vs , for the comforting & refreshing of these féeble and weake bodies of ours . Now we humbly intreate thée , that as thou hast fed them with that food which is conuenient & necessary for the same , so it would please thée to féed our soules with that food which perisheth not , but endureth to eternall & euerlasting saluation ; so as we may séeke so to passe through these thinges temporall , that finally wee loose not things eternall . Blesse with vs thine vniuersall Church , our Kings and Quéenes Maiesty , the Prince & their Realmes : O Lord continue thy truth & peace among vs , with the pardon and forgiuenesse of all our sins this day , at this time , and heretofore committed against thée , through Christ our Lord and blessed Sauiour . Amen .

Another after meat .

O Lord of eternall glory , who half elected vs in the loue of a Father , redeemed vs by the obedience of thy Sonne , sanctified vs by the operation of thy spirit , preserued vs hitherto by thy gratious prouidence , instructed vs many times by thy good & holy word , and now at this present and often heretofore , most graciously and bountifully refreshed & comforted vs with thy good creatures , & with the mutuall societie & comfort one of another , & hast bestowed many other good blessings and benefits vpon vs , as health of body , peace of conscience , and abundance of thy good creatures , which thou hast denied to many of thy seruants & deare children , which deserue the same as well as our selues : thy maiesties name bee blessed and praised of vs and thy whole church both now and for euermore . Amen .

Serenissimo Regi Iacobo Franciscj Bertj Carmen gratulatorium . PApa quid effrendis ? quid frendis Roma ? superbam Quod nunc te faciat , dic mihi , nunc quid habes ? Bella quid ? Arma ? Minae ? quid Bellarmine tonasti ? Quid nostros sic tu mordicus ore premis ? Quid parsone canis ? tu personale Britanne , Siccine relligio fulta cruore tua ? Sanguine placari diuos , animisque litandum Anglorum stulti creditis : vnde fides ? Vana fides , & falsa fides , hac luditur arte Nescia plebs vera religione f●ui , Sperastis sine spe , sed spem deusipse fefellit , Etquam sperastis , non fuit atra dies . Non fuit atra dies quam fex haec vestra papalis Stuxerat , in vestrum concidit illa caput , Nil ficti , factique dei , nil lignea virgo , Et nil sanctorum saxea turba valet . Non ea nostra voco : vis haec Romana ; valete Nil mihi vobiscum , ludite vos alios . Ludite vos alios , non hijs deludimur Angli , Relligio vestra est san guinolenta nimis . Aspicite ô ciues , et vos generosa propago , Dicite , non veros credilis esse lupos ? Credimus , ( et mentes si non dementia fallat ) Hic iterum talis non metuenda dies . Sume animum , gladiumque tibi , viresque Iacobe , Pugnabit pro te ( qui titus ) ipse deus . Sume animos , gladios , & nostras accipe vires , Quod magis est , nostram sume Iacobe fidem Same animos , animasque simul , tesospite , nostrum Quicquid erit , nostrum non erit : omne tuum . Omne tuum : pia vota , preces , adiungimus istis ( Qua possis multo fortior esse ) fidem . His fortis satis esse potes : his vtere pennis , Ne te decipiat Roma cruenta , caue . FINIS .