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THE FORT-ROYAL OF THE SCRIPTURES : Or , THE VADE-MECUM CONCORDANCE .

Presenting unto the World An hundred Heads of Scripture , Most of them Common-placed for Publique use .

Wherein all ( especially the weaker sort of Christians ) may suddenly command most of all the rarities in the Book of GOD .

By an Admirer of the Word .

Ioh . 17.3 . And this is life eternall , to know thee tho only true God , and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent .

EDINBURGH , Printed by the Heires of George Anderson , for Andrew Wilson , and are to be sold at his Shope , at the Sign of the Bible , 1649.

TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE , NOBLE & VERTUOUS LADY , Worthy of all respects and Honour , CHRISTIAN Countesse and Dowagar of DEVONSHIRE . Right Honourable .

REligion ( as I suppose ) is nothing else , but a religation , a binding of us again to GOD , as sin had formerly unloosed us from him : But to a far more excellent estate ; as CHRIST the second Adam , is of eminencie and surpassing excellencie , infinitely beyond the first . The prosecution of which great designe , How to attain Eternall life , is the task of our whole life time ; how to put off the image of the Old , putting on that of the New man , which is created after the image of God in Holinesse and righteousnes , being transformed into that blessed Image from glory to glory , untill at length being partakers of the Divine nature , of Creatures mortall we put on Immortality for ever in the fruition of the Beatificall vision , there to be filled with all the fulnesse of GOD . That noble end we should all strive for , and aime at in all our actions and undertakings .

Your Honours late Holy and Religious Mother , the Lady Bruce of famous memory , as she in the dayes of her flesh was a rare Practitioner of all goodnes , her self ; so in this case took great care , both by her own example , and instructions how to train your Honour up in all those both Morall and Divine vertues , wherein ( to your praise and glory ) You now shine forth as a Pattern of piety befor the world , being well onwards in your Heavenly journey towards the New Ierusalem , whither You are travelling valiantly with your face thitherwards .

To help You onwards in which journey , I , Your Honors humble Servant , in regard of the duty I owe unto Your Honour , the most worthy Daughter of so excellent a Mother ) my sometime Noble Friend ) made bold to write out for Your Ladyships help in the study of the Holy Scriptures , those few Common places ( most of them common placed ) whereby for your comfort and help , You may in a trice , as it were , command most of all the rarities in the Book of God : So , enriching your understanding judgement and memory this way , and mounting You a few steps higher upon Jacobs ladder , to survey the limits of your Heavenly country , with the glorious , overcoming , ravishing , estate in that high and lofty place of endlesse Eternity of Glory . Which occasioned this Fort-Royal to be erected and dedicated unto the perpetuating the Honour of Your Famous and Ancient Name : that as You live now the life of Grace , and shall for ever the life of Glory ; so You might also herein live the life of Fame so long as the Sun and Moon endureth : which is and shal be ever the wish , prayer , endeavour and desire of

Your Honours humble Servant at command , I. H.
To the Christian Reader .

DUties of love and compassion towards the Church ( we hope ) is confessed to be of all men profitable , necessary , and urgent : In which case , the perusall and conveyance of this little Book abroad unto the world , being committed unto our care and trust , we could not but entertain the same according to our trust . Whereof , we acknowledge , such is the plainnesse of the Phrase , profitablenesse of the Matter , easinesse of the Method , and usefulnesse of the Subject ; that if we should be silent , the Book it self would speak : Wherein are many of the most usefull Places of Divinity exactly referred , practically , though briefly handled ; being a Key to open many Scriptures ; a brief Scripture-Concordance , of a new method , yet much differing from Cotton , Bernards Thesaurus , or Wilsons Dictionary ; being of further extent and survey , in Common-placing most of the Heads handled therein ( which did admit of Division ) then any of these former helps : And besides hath this advantage , that it is concise , a Vade-mecum , portable , for a sudden help , when one is straitned both in place and time , for preaching and finding out of the sudden coherence of places to be quoted and opened : which the Author confesses , though it wanted the helpful hand of some of the Worthies of our Israel to advance the same unto further maturity and perfection ; yet he well hoped , that the Plot and intention thereof being ( for ought he knows ) New , might hereafter perhaps stirre up some of these Worthies , upon this wall to build up a silver pallace , in a larger Volumne , and exactnesse ; for the further good and benefit both of private Christians , and of the whole Church : which is the wish and prayer of

Thy servants in Christ Jesus , Patrick Forbes . Christopher Love .
A LIST Of the Heades of Scripture mentioned in this Book of Common-Places . 1 Of GOD . Pag . 1 2 What God is in himself . Pag . 6 3 What God is not . Pag . 13 4 What God will not do . Pag . 14 5 What God cannot do . Pag . 15 6 Where God is . Pag . 16 7 What is with God . Pag . 18 8 What is God's . Pag . 20 9 Nature of God . Pag . 21 10 Name of God . Pag . 25 11. Titles proper to God the Father . Pag . 27 12 Titles proper to God the Son . Pag . 35 13 Of the Mediator Christ Jesus . Pag . 42 14 What Christ is . Pag . 45 15 Of Christ his excellency . Pag . 48 16 Benefites we have by him in generall . Pag . 50 17 Of Christ his incarnation . Pag . 25 18 Benefites in particular by Christ . Pag . 56 19 Vertues of Christs blood . Pag . 60 20 Trials touching Christ . Pag . 61 21 Titles of the Holy Ghost . Pag . 64 22 Of the Spirit of God . Pag . 65 23 Mercy of God . Pag . 71 24 Justice of God . Pag . 71 25 Word of God . Pag . 87 26 Titles of the Word . Pag . 98 27 Truth of God . Pag . 108 28 Love of God . Pag . 115 29 Voice of God . Pag . 118 30 Wrath of God . Pag . 120 31 Knowledge of God . Pag . 155 32 Predestination , Election . Pag . 160 33 Providence . Pag . 162 34 Gods all-seeing eye . Pag . 163 35 Works of Creation . Pag . 166 36 Works of Providence . Pag . 171 37 Eternity of God . Pag . 189 38 Strength of God . Pag . 190 39 Power of God . Pag . 194 40 Greatnesse of God . Pag . 197 41 Goodnesse of God . Pag . 199 42 Wisdome of God . Pag . 202 43 That God doth all . Pag . 204 44 Of Wisdome . Pag . 205 45 Knowledge . Pag . 215 46 Holinesse , Sanctification . Pag . 217 47 Faith . Pag . 224 48 Repentance . Pag . 235 49 Humility . Pag . 241 50 Hope . Pag . 245 51 Love . Pag . 248 52 Love to God . Pag . 252 53 Fear of God . Pag . 255 54 Trusting in God . Pag . 258 55 Waiting on God . Pag . 265 56 Patience . Pag . 269 57 Sincerity , Uprightnesse . Pag . 271 58 Meeknesse . Pag . 276 59 Prayer . Pag . 278 60 Joy . Pag . 281 61 Truth . Pag . 283 62 Zeale . Pag . 288 63 Peace . Pag . 289 64 Praise , Thanksgiving . Pag . 295 65 Praise of God . Pag . 299 66 Blessing of God . Pag . 301 67 Titles of Saints . Pag . 302 68 Titles of wicked men . Pag . 309 69 Happinesse of Saints . Pag . 319 70. Affliction , with its Consolations . Pag . 339 71 Pride . Pag . 361 72 Wrath , Anger . Pag . 364 73 Riches . Pag . 368 74 Ignorance . Pag . 372 75 Infidelity . Pag . 374 76 Hypocrisie . Pag . 375 77 World . Pag . 378 78 Offences . Pag . 380 79 Reproof , Admonition . Pag . 381 80 Covetousnesse . Pag . 384 81 Idolatry . Pag . 386 82 Vanity and misery of Man . Pag . 388 83 Of the Heart . Pag . 390 84 Titles of a good Heart . Pag . 399 85 Titles of a bad Heart . Pag . 402 86 Of the Thoughts . Pag . 404 87 After Proverbs . Pag . 405 88. Our Spirit . Pag . 410 89 Witnesse of our Spirit . Pag . 411 90 Mercy to the Poor . Pag . 413 91 Of the Church . Pag . 416 92 Of Elders . Pag . 417 93 Of Baptisme . Pag . 419 94 Of Sectaries . Pag . 421 95 Of the Law . Pag . 427 96 Sinne . Pag . 432 97 Of Death . Pag . 438 98 Resurrection . Pag . 440 99 Last Judgement . Pag . 444 100 Of Heaven . Pag . 447 101 Of Angels . Pag . 452
I. OF GOD . Generals .

HE who cometh to him must believe that hee is , and that hee is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him . Heb . 11.6 .

We cannot by searching find out the Almighty to perfection . Job 11.7 . and 37.23 .

There is no searching of his understanding , Isaiah 40.28 .

There is nothing too hard for him . Gen. 18.14 . and Jer . 32.17 . With him all things are possible . Mark 10.27 .

There is neither wisdome , nor counsell , nor understanding against him . Pro . ●● . 30

Of him , and through him , and to him are all things : unto whom belongeth all glorie , Rom. 11.36 .

He onely hath immortality , dwelling in the light which no man can attain unto whom no man hath seen , or can see . 1 Tim . 6.16 .

In him we live and move and have our being . Act. 17.18 .

His judgements are unsearchable , and his wayes past finding out . Rom. 11.33 .

His counsell must stand and he will do all his pleasure . Isai . 46.10 .

It is in vain to question or stand out with him for he giveth no account of his matters . Job 33.13 .

There is nothing got by our shifting , and thinking to flye from him . Jer . 32. ●● .

The nearer we come unto him the more vile we shall finde our selves . Job . 40.4 . Isa . 6. Job . 42. ● .

His Counsel standeth forever , the thoughts of his heart to a thousand generations . Psal . 33.11 .

His foolishnesse is wiser then men , and his weaknesse stronger then men , 1 Cor . 1.25 .

Whether we eat or drink , or whatsoever we do , we must do all to his glory , 1 Cor . 10 . 2● .

Our thoughts are not his thoughts , nor our wayes his wayes .

As the heavens are higher then the earth , so are his wayes higher then our wayes , and his thoughts then our thoughts , Isa . 58.9 .

He is a God at hand as wel as a God afarre off , Jer . ●● . ●3 .

His wayes are right , Hos . 14.9 .

That which is highliest esteemed of amongst men , is abomination in his sight , Luk . 16.15 .

He will be gracious to whom he will be gracious : and he will shew mercy to whom he will shew mercy , Exod . 33.19 .

There is no salvation given under any other name then Christs , Acts 4.12 .

All things come of him , and of his own , we give him , 1 Chron . 29. ●●

Our sins hurts him not , nor our righteousnes doth him no good , but may help our selves Job . 35.6 .

The righteousnes or perfection of our wayes is nothing unto him , Job 22.3 .

What he sayes shall certainly come to passe , Numb . ●3 . ●● .

His loving kindnes is better then life , Psa . ●6 . ●3 .

He speakes righteousnesse , he declares things that are right , Isa . 45.19 .

The number of his years cannot be searched out . Job . 36.26 .

Every purpose of his must be performed against his enemies , Jer . 51.29 .

Mortal men cannot be more just then God . Job ●● . ●● . nor purer then his maker .

All his paths are mercy and truth , Psal . 25.10 .

A thousand years in in his sight are but as yesterday , when it is past , and as a watch in the night , 2 Pet . 3.8 Psal . 90.4 .

In every nation he that feareth him , and worketh righteousnes , is accepted of him . Act. 10.3 ▪ 5.

His gifts and calling are without repentance , Rom. 11. ●9 .

He onely makes us to dwel in safety , Psal . 4.8 .

He doth every thing , Job 4● . ● .

His way is perfect , Psal . 18.30 .

God only doth wondrous works . Ps. 72.18 .

He seales our instructions , Job 33.16 .

He alone is Jehovah , the most high over all the earth , Psal . 83.18 .

Our sufficiency is of God , 2 Cor . 3.5 .

His foundation remaineth sure , 2 Tim . 2.19 .

Every good and perfect guift comes from him , Jam . 1.17 .

The wrath of man , doth not accomplish his righteousnes , Ja. 1.20 No man hath seen God at any time , 1 Joh . 4.12

No man can see his face & live , Exo . 33.20 .

In the Negative

NO man did ever harden himself against him and prospered , Job . 9.4 .

None is like him among the Gods glorious in holinesse , fearful in praises doing wonders , Exod . 15.11 .

There is none holy as him .

There is none besides him .

There is not any Rock like unto him , 1 Sam . 2● . 2 .

There is not any that can deliverer out of his hand , Deut. 32.39 .

There is not any that can deliver out of his hand , or hinder his work , Isa . 43.13 .

When he purposeth none can disanull it , and when his hand is stretched out , none can turn it back , Isa . 14.27 .

When he giveth quietnesse , none can make trouble ,

When he hideth his face , none can behold him : whether done against a Nation , or against a man onely , Job 3● . ●

No man can say unto him what dost thou ? Job . 9.12 .

No man hath an arm like him , Iob . 40.9 .

None teacheth like him . Iob . 36.22 .

None can enjoyne him his way , or say thou hast done iniquity , Iob . 36.23 .

No man knoweth his minde to instruct him . 1 Cor . 2.16 .

No man hath known his minde or been his Councellour , Rom. 11.34 .

There is none good save him , Matth . 1●

There is none that can appoint him the time , Lev . 49.17

None hath directed his spirit or taught him , Isa . 40.13 .

He hath no eyes of flesh .

He seeth not as man seeth , Iob . 10. ●4 .

His dayes are not as the dayes of a man .

Nor his years as mans dayes , Iob . 10.5 .

None can deliver out of his hand , Iob 10.7 .

He is of one minde , and none can turn him , Iob . 23.13 .

He doth what his soul desireth , Iob . ●●●●

There is no numbring of his Armies , Iob . 25.3 .

None hath given him first , Rom. 11.35 .

There is no contending against him , Iob . 33.16 .

No man hath given him a charge over the earth , or to dispose of the whole world , Iob . 34. ●● .

We cannot find him out , Iob . 37.23 .

None hath an arme like him , or can thunder with a voice like him , Iob . 40.9 .

None can prevent him to repay them , Iob . 41.11 .

There is no God save the Lord , nor no Rock save our God , Psal . 18.31 .

Among the gods there is none like unto the Lord , Psal . 86.8 .

None among the Sons of the mighty can be likened unto him , Psal . 89.6 .

The everlasting God the Creator of the ends of the earth , fainteth not , neither is he weary , Isa . 40.28 .

He is the Lord , there is none else , nor no God besides him , Isa . 45.5 , 21.

The work of the mighty God is perfect .

All his wayes are judgement , Deut. 32.4

There is no God like our God , 1 Kings 8.23 .

II . What GOD is in himself .

HE is glorious in holinesse , fearfull in praises , doing wonders , Exod . 15.11 .

Alpha and Omega the beginning and ending , the first and the last , Rev. 1.17 . Isa . 44.6 .

A mighty Redeemer , Prov. 23.11 .

His mouth is altogether lovely and sweet , Cant . 5.16 .

More excellent then the mountains of prey , Psal . 76.4 .

A Spirit , Iohn , 4.42 .

Our Lord , Deut . 6.4 .

White and ruddy , the chiefest among ten thousand . Cant 5.10 .

Wise in heart , mighty in strength , Iob . 9.4 .

Greater then man , Iob . 33.1.2 .

He is the Rock , whose work is perfect , &c. Deut . 32.12 .

A God of knowledge weighing actions , 1 Sam 2.3 .

Strong , Iob . 9.19 .

Mighty in strength and wisedome , not despising any , Iob . 36.5 .

The Judge , Psal . 50.6 .

A Sun and a shield , Psal . 84.11 .

Great and doing wondrous things , God alone , Psal . 86.10 .

Most high , Psal . 92.1 .

A great God , and a great King above all gods , Psal . 95.3 .

Of great power and of infinite understanding , Psal . 147.5 .

Wonderfull in councell , and excellent in working , Isa . 28.29 .

The true God , the living God , and an everlasting King , Ier . 10.10 .

The former of all things Ier . 10.17 .

The Lord God of all flesh , for whom nothing is hard , Ier . 23.27 .

A good and a strong hold in the day of trouble , Nahum 1.7 .

A great King , Mal . 1.4 .

A man of war , Exod . 15.3 .

The great and terrible God , who keepeth mercy and Covenant for them that love him and keep his commandements , Nehem . 1.5 . Deut 7.9 .

Gracious and mercifull , Psal . 118.5 .

A mercifull God remembring his Covenant , Deut. 4.31 .

One who hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servants , Psal . 35.27 .

One judging righteously , trying the heart , and the reins , Ier 11.20 .

The great , the mighty God , great in counsell , and mighty in work , Ier . 23.8 .

What he is in Generall .

A God of Gods , a Lord of Kings , a revealer of secrets , Dan. 2.47 .

A great King over all the earth , Psal . 47.2 .

A rewarder of those who diligently seek him Heb 11.6 .

A tower of salvation 2 Sam 52.21 .

A witnes betwixt man , Gen 31 30.

A Buckler , 2 Sam . 22.3 .

The former of all things , Ier . 5.16 .

God and not man , the holy one in the midst of us , Hos . 11 , 9.

God that comforts those that are cast down 2 Cor . 7.6 .

God and father of our Lord Iesus Christ , 2 Cor . 11.

High above all Nations , Psal . 113.9 .

High above all the earth , Psal . 47.3 .

Our Iudges , Law-giver and King , Isaiah 33.22 .

Iudge of all the earth , Gen. 18.25 .

Lord of heaven and earth , Act. 17.2 .

Lord Almighty , 2 Cor . 6.18 .

Lord of the whole earth , Psal . 97.5 .

God in heaven above , and in the earth beneath , there is none else . Deut . 10.17 .

Most high over all the earth , Psal . 63.18 .

Mightier then the voice of many waters ; then Sea mighty waves , Psal . 93.4 .

The Rock , Deut. 32.4 .

The Ruler amongst the Nations , Ps. 22.8 .

The GOD of the whole earth , Isa . 54.5 .

The Lord the GOD of all flesh , Jer . 32.27 .

The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ , the Father of mercies The God of all comfort , 2 Cor . 1.4 .

What to his Saints .

A Buckler to the upright , Prov 2. Psal . 18.30 .

A shield , their glory and the lifter up of their head , Psal . 3.3 .

A Father to Israel , Jer . 31.9 .

A Father of the Fatherlesse , a Judge of Widows , Psal . 78.5 .

A refuge in the time of trouble , Psal . 9.9 .

He that teacheth us to profit , Isa . 48.17 .

The hope of Israel , Jer . 17.3 .

Our hope in the day of evil , Jer . 17.17 .

Our strength and our salvation , Exo . 15.2 .

A helper of the Fatherlesse Psal . 10.14 .

A refuge to the poor Psal . 14.6 .

The Saints portion , Inheritance , who maintaines their Lot , and Cup , Psal . 16.5 .

A buckler unto all those that trust in him , Psal . 18.30

Light Salvation , Ps. 27.1 .

Our defence , Psal . 94.22 .

Our Hiding place , Psal . 32.7 .

Our helps and shield , Psalme 31 , 30.

Our hope , our trust , Psal 71.5 .

Our help and deliverer , Psal . 40.17 .

Our Husband , Isa . 54.5 .

Our hiding place , and Shield , Ps. 119.4 .

Our keeper , our shade , Psal . 121.5 .

Our Rock , our Fortresse , our deliverer , our God in whom we trust : our buckler , the horne of our Salvation , and

The strength of our life , Psal . 27.1 .

A Shield unto all who trust upon him , Prov. 30.5 .

Our strength in the time of trouble , Psal . 37.59 .

Our refuge , our strength , a very present help in time of trouble , Psalme 46.3 . Psalme 4.6 .

Our Father our Redeemer , Isa . 63.16 .

Our Portion , Rock , Fortresse , deliverer , 2 Sam . 22.2 .

Our only Rock , Salvation defence , Psal . 18.31 .

Our Helper , Psalm . 54.10 .

Our defence , The God of our mercy , Ps. 59.17 .

Our help and deliverer : Psal . 70.5 .

He that blotteth out our transgressions for his own sake , Isa . 45.25

Our strong Refuge , Psal . 71.7 .

Our Shield , exceeding great reward , Gen. 15.1 .

Our strength , Song , our Salvation , Exod , 15.2 .

Our praise , Deu . 10.2 .

Our life , the length of our dayes , Deut. 30.20 .

Our Shield , Horne of our Salvation , high tower , our refuge , and Saviour , Psal . 18.2 .

Our strength and power , 2 Sam . 22.23 .

Our Sheapheard , Is. 23

Our saving strength Psal . 28.8 .

Our strength in trouble , Psal . 37.37 .

Our refuge and fortresse , Psal . 18.2 .

Our strength , our Song Ps. 118.14 .

Our Refuge and portion ,

Our Rock , and our Salvation , and our defence to stablish us , Psal . 62.7 .

Our defence , Psal . 50 9.

Our strength . The strength of our life , Ps. 39 7. Psal . 27.1 .

Our portion for ever , Psal . 73.26 .

Our Saviour , Isa . 43 3

Our hope and trust from our youth , Psal . 71.5 .

Our strength , and our Portion for ever , Psal . 73.26 .

Our King , Ps. 89.18 .

Our strength and song , Psal . 118.4 .

Our keeper , our Shade upon our right hand , Psal . 121.5 .

Our Judge , out Law-giver , our King , Is. 33.2

Our Father , our Redeemer , Isa . 63.16 .

Our strength , Fortresse and refuge in the day of our affliction , Jer . 16.19 .

Our praise , our God , Deut . 10.21 .

Our goodnesse and our Fortresse , our high tower , and our deliverer , our shield , hee in whom we trust , Psal . 144.3 .

Our hope and shield , Psal . 113.9 .

The shield of our help , and the sword of our excellency , Deut. 33.29 .

The glory of their strength , Psal . 89 16.

The Lord that healeth us , Exod . 15.26 .

The health of our countenance , Psalme 43.5 .

The helper of the fatherlesse , Psal . 10.4 .

The poores Refuge , Psal . 14.6 .

The portion of our inheritance , Psal . 16.5 .

The God of our Salvation , Psal 78.20 .

The strength of our heart , our portion for ever , Psal . 73.26 .

A Sun and a Shield , Psal . 84.11 .

The Lord our God , the Holy one of Israel , Isa 43.3 .

The Lord who pleadeth the peoples cause , Psal . 35.1 .

What to the wicked .

A Consuming fire , Heb 12.27 .

Everlasting burnings Isa . 33.14 .

As a Lyon , and like a young Lyon to teare and devour them , Hos . 5.14 .

A rainer of Snares , and fire and brimstone and an horrible tempest upon them , Psal . 11.6 .

A heaper of mischief and a spender of plagues upon them , Deut 32.33 .

A Jealous GOD , Deut . 4.24 .

A GOD readie to teare them in peeces , Psal . 50.22 .

What unto all .

HE is good unto al , and his tender mercies are over all his works , Psal . 145.9 .

The confidence of all the ends of the earth Psal . 65.5 .

Terrible , a great King over all the earth , Psal 42.21 .

III . What God is not .

HE is not a man that he should lye nor as the Son of man that Hee should repent , Numb . 23.13 , Deut. 4.3 . and 10.17 .

Not a man as wee are , that we should answer him , or come toge●her in Judgement ●… i th him , Job 9.2 .

Hee hath no eyes of flesh , nor seeth as man seeth , Job 10.14 .

Hee delighteth not in the strength of a horse ,

Hee taketh no pleasure in the legs of a man , Psal , 147.10 .

His gifts and calling are without repentance Rom. 11.29 .

There is no unrighteousnes in him , Rom. 9.14 . Psal . 92.13 .

He accepteth not the person of Princes , nor regardeth the rich more then the poor , Job . 34.19 .

He hath no pleasure in unrighteousnes , neither shal evil dwel with him , Psal 5.4 .

Fury is not in him , Isa . 27.4 .

He is not unrighteous to forget our labour of love towards his Name , Heb . 6.10 .

He is not slack with us of his promise 2 Pet . 3.9 .

Hee the Creator of the ends of the Earth fainteth not , neither is weary , Isa . 40.28 .

To subvert a man in his cause , he approveth not , Lam . 3.36 .

Hee esteemeth not our riches , no nor gold , not all the forces of strength , Job . 36.19 .

He is not willing that any should perish , 2 Pet . 3.9 .

He is light , and in him is no darknes at all 1 John 1.5 .

A God of hosts , a Lord of lords , a great God mighty and terrible , which regardeth not persons nor taketh a reward , Deut. 10.7 .

He regardeth not any who are wise in heart . Job 37.24 .

There is no iniquity with the Lord our God nor respect of persons , or taking gifts , 2 Chr. 19.7 .

With him is no variablenes or shadow of change by turning , James 1.17 .

IIII . What GOD will not do .

IT is farre from the Almighty , that He should doe wickedly , Iob . 34.10 .

He wil not do wickedness , nor pervert judgement , Iob 34.12 . He is mighty , and despiseth not any , Iob 36.5 .

He will not lay upon man more then is right , that he should enter into judgment with God , Job 34.23 .

Hee preserveth not the life of the wicked ,

He withdraweth not his eye from the righteous , Iob 36.7 .

He will not afflict , Iob . 27.3 .

He will not leave the righteous in the hand of the wicked , nor condemn him when he is judged , Psal . 37.33 .

He is the just God , he will not do iniquity , Zeph . 3.9 .

Hee will not break the bruised Reed , nor quench the smoaking flax , &c. Isaiah 42.2 .

He wil not alwayes chide , nor keep his anger for ever , Psalm 95.9 . & 103.9 .

He will not pervert judgement . nor will the Almighty pervert justice , Iob 8.3 .

He will not help the evil doers , Iob 8.20 .

He will not cast away the perfect man , Iob 8.20 .

He wil not take advantages of our weaknesses to exercise his power upon us , but rather put strength in us , Iob 23.6 .

Hee will not heare vanity , neither will the Almighty regard it , Iob 35.18 .

He giveth no account of any of his matters , Iob 33.18 .

He wil by no means acquit the guilty , Exod . 34 , 7.

Hee accepteth not persons , Iob 34.16 .

He despiseth none , Iob 34 , 6.

He respects not the proud of heart , Iob 37.24 .

He will not cast off for ever , Lam . 3 31.

Out of his mouth proceedeth not good and evil , Lam . 3.38 .

He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous , Iob 36 , 7.

V. What God cannot do .

HEE cannot lye , Tit . 1.2 .

Hee cannot deny himself , 2 Tim . 3.13 .

He cannot be weary , Isa . 40.28 .

He cannot be found out , Iob 27.3 .

He cannot despise or oppresse the work of his own hands , or shine upon the Counsels of the wicked , Iob 10.3 .

It is farre from him that he should do wickedly , or from the Almighty , that he should commit iniquity , Iob . 34.10 .

He cannot be tempted to evill , neither tempteth he any man , Iam . 1.13 , 14

His hand cannot bee shortned , Num . 12.23 .

He cannot repent , Num . 23.19 .

He cannot change , Mal . 3.6 .

It is impossible for him to lie , Heb . 6.18 .

He is immutable and cannot change , Heb . 6.18 .

With him is no variablenesse , or shadow of change , by turning , Iam . 1.17 .

VI . Where God is .

HE dwelleth in the thick darknesse , 2 Chron . 6.1 .

He hath set his glory above the heavens , Psal . 8.1 .

In his holy Temple .

In his Throne in heaven , Psal . 11.4 .

In the generation of the righteous , Psalme 14.5 .

He is the Governour among the Nations , Psal . 22.38 .

He sitteth upon the flood , Psal . 29.10 .

He flies upon the wings of the wind , Ps. 18.10 .

Nigh unto them that are of a broken heart , and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit , Psalm 34.18 .

He sitteth upon the Throne of his holinesse Psal 47.8 .

Among the 20 thousand thousands of Angels , as in Sinai , in the holy place , Psalme 68.17 .

Riding on the heavens , which were of old , Psal . 68.33 .

Hee passes by and wee see him not , Iob 9.11 .

In the midst of his Church , Psal . 46.6 .

He rides upon the heaven of heavens , Ps. 68 33.

His excellency is over Israel , Psal . 68.34 .

Working salvation in the midst of the earth , Psal . 74.12 .

His Tabernacle is in Salem , Psal 76.2 .

His way is in the sanctuary , Psalme 77.13 . and his pathes in the great waters , Psal . 7●… 19.

He standeth in t●… Congregation of the mighty , Psal . 82.1 .

He dwelleth betwee●… the Cherubims , Psa●… 80.1 . Isa 37.17 .

He judgeth amo●… the gods , Psal . 82.1 .

He sitteth betwe●… the Cherubims , Psal●… 99.1 .

Hee dwelleth o●… high , Psal . 113.5 .

In the heavens doing whatsoever he pleases , Psal . 115.3 . Psal . 123.

His judgements are in all the earth , Psa 105.7 .

He is high above all Nations , and his glory above the heavens , Ps. 113.4 .

He dwelleth on high there is none like him , Psal . 113.5 .

He is in the heavens , and hath done whatsoever he pleases , Psalme 115.3 .

Zion desired for his habitation , Psal . 123.13

He dwelleth at Ierusalem , in heaven , in hel , Psal . 135.31 .

Nigh to them who cal upon him in truth , Psal . 145.18 .

As he was round about Ierusalem , so is ●… ee round about his ●… eople , from hence●… orth , even for ever , Psal . 125.2 .

He hath chosen Zion , and hath desired it to be his habitation for ever , Psal . 132.13 .

Far from the wicked , Prov. 15.29 .

Hee sits upon the Circle of the earth , ●… sa . 40.22 .

He dwelleth on high , Isa . 33.5 .

Hee is with his people , as a mighty terrible One , Ier . 20.11 .

He inhabiteth eternity , Isa . 57.15 .

He ruleth in the Kingdome of men , Dan. 4.17 .

In the high and lofty place , Isa . 57.17 .

He hath his way in the storme , and in the whirlewind , and his clouds are as the dust of his feet , Nah . 1.3 .

In his holy Themple , Hab . 2.2 .

In the midst of the sanctuary , Zeph . 3.5 .

In heaven , Matth . 5.48 .

In the dark cloud , 1 King . 8.12 .

VII . What is with God .

STrength , gladnesse , 1 Chr. 16.27 .

The soul of every living thing , and the breath of whole mankinde , Iob . 12.20 .

Wisedome , strength counsel and understanding , Job 12.13 .

Dominion and fear , terrible Majesty , Job 37.22 .

No evil dwelling .

The fulnesse of joy and at his right hand , pleasures for evermore , Psal . 16.11 .

The fountaine of life , light in his light Psal . 36.9 .

Judgement is before him , Job 35.13 .

All our desire is before him , Psal . 38.9 .

His right hand is full of righteousnesse , Psal . 48.10 .

His Charets are twenty thousand , even thousands of Angels , the Lord is amongst them as in Sinai , Psal . 68.16 .

A Cup of wine is red , honour and majesty is before him , Ps. 96.8 .

Strength , honour , riches , durable riches , righteousnesse , Prov. 18.8 .

Possession of wisedome , from the begining , before the dayes of old , Prov. 8.22 .

His reward , the darknesse and the light wrath reserved for his enemies , Nahum . 1.2 .

The Word , Joh . 1.1 .

The deep places of the earth , Psal . 45.45 .

Cloudes and darknesse are round about him ; Righteousnesse & Iudgement are the habitation of his Throne , Psal . 97.2 .

He covereth himself with light as with a garment , Psal . 104.2

With him is mercy and plentiful redemption , Psal . 130.7 .

There is no iniquity with the Lord , nor respect of persons , nor taking gifts : 2 Chron . 19.7 .

With him is no variableness , or shadow of change by turning , Iames 1.17 .

with him nothing shal bee impossible , Gen. 18.14 .

VIII . What is Gods .

THe heaven of heavens , 1 King . 8.27

Vengeance , Greatnes , Power , the Glory , the Majesty , all that is under heaven and earth : The Kingdome , 1 Chron . 29.11 Iob 41.10 , 11.

Salvation , psal . 3 8.

The battell , 2 Chro . 20.15 .

The shields of the earth . psal . 47.9 .

The deceived and the deceiver , Iob . 12.6

Salvation , The earth and the fulnes thereo●… the world , and all tha●… dwelleth therein , Psa●… 24.1 .

Unto him belonget●… mercy , Psal . 62.12 .

The issues from death , Psal . 68.20 .

The day and the night are his , Psal . 74 17.

The heavens and the earth also , psal . 89.11

Vengeance , Psal . 94.1 .

Power , Psal . 62.11 .

In his hand are the deep places of the earth , Psal . 95.4 .

The strength of the hils , Psal . 95.4 .

The Sea , Psal . 95.5

Gilead , Manasseh , Moab , Ps. 108.8 .

The heaven even the heavens , Psal . 115.16 .

Counsell and sound wisdome , Prov. 8.14 .

The heavens is his Throne , and the earth his Footstool , Isa . 66.1 .

Righteousnes , Daniel 9.7 .

All things made for himself , Prov. 16.4 .

Every beast in the forrest .

The cattell upon a thousand mountaines , Psal . 50.10 .

A just weight and ballance , Prov. 16.1 .

The heaven is his Throne , Isa . 66.4 .

All souls , as the soul of the father , so the soul of the son , Ezek . 18.4

Wisdome and might Dan. 2 , 20.

Our Wool , our Flax , our sons , our daughters , our silver , and gold , Hos . 2.5 , Hag . 2.9 .

IX . Nature of GOD

HE is a Holy God , Iosh . 24.19 . Isa . 5.18 .

He is good and ready to forgive all who call , Psal . 86 , 3 ,

Hee is a mercifull God , Deut . 4 , 31.

He is a God of Iudgment , Isa , 30.18 ,

Righteous in all his wayes , Psal . 145.15 ,

The Lord not changing , Malachi 3.6 ,

Upright Psalm 91.15 .

Wise in heart , Iob 9.4 .

A God who accepteth not the person of Princes , nor the rich more then the poore Job 34 , 19.

Not to tespect any , who are wise in heart , Iob 37.24 .

He hath no pleasure in wickednes , Psalme 5.4 .

Evill shal not dwell with him , Psal . 5.4 .

His thoughts are not our thoughts , nor his wayes our wayes , Isa . 55.8 .

There is none like him , Exod . 7.10 .

He is righteous , Exod . 9.2 .

He is a jealous God , Exod . 3.4 .

He is free in shewing mercy , Exod . 33.13 .

The Lord , the Lord Exod . 34.6 , 7.

His nature appealed unto , Numb . 14.18 .

His hand cannot be shortened , Numb . 11 23.

Hee hath no restraint in saving , 1 Sam . 14.6 .

He is not as man , Numbers 23.19 , 20. Deut 4.31 .

He looks on the heart , 1 Sam . 16.7 .

He hath pleasure i●… Uprightnesse , 1 Chro . 29.17 .

He is gracious , idem .

He keepeth Covenant , Nehem . 9.17 .

He is ready to pardon , Neh . 9.17 .

He hates iniquity , Psal . 5.5 .

His soul hates the wicked , Psal . 11.5 .

With the mercifull , hee will shew himselfe mercifull , &c. Psalme 18.25 .

He is good and upright , Psal . 25.8 .

His anger is but for a moment , Psal . 30.5 .

He loveth Righteousnes , Psal . 33.5 .

He is ful of Righteousnesse , Psal . 40.10 .

He loveth truth in the inward parts , Psal . 50.6 .

He delighteth not in sacrifices , Psal . 51.16 .

He is ful of Compassion , Psal . 78 . 3● .

He speakes peace to his people , Psalme 48.8

He is full of Compassion and gracious , Psal . 86.5 , 16.

There is no unrighteousnesse in him , he is mercifull and gracious , Psalm 103.8 .

He is gracious and full of compassion , Psalm 111.4 .

He humbles himself to behold things in heaven and earth , Psal . 13.6 .

He is gracious , righteous and merciful , Psalm 116.5 .

He hath respect to the lowly , Psalm 138.6 .

He is good to all , Psal . 145.9 .

He delighteth not in inferiour strength , Psal . 147.10 .

Out of his mouth proceedeth not good and evil , Lam . 3.28 .

He taketh pleasure in those who feare him , Psalm 147.11 .

Just weights are his delight , false are abomination unto him :

True dealers are his delight , Prov. 11.22 .

He is excellent in Counsell , and wonderfull in working , Isaiah 28.29 .

He loves Judgement and hates robbery , Isa 61.8 .

After many sinne , he invites and accept of us repenting , ●ly 31.20 .

Hee shews lovi●… kindnesse unto thois sands , Jer . 32.18 .

He deales not wit●… us according as w●… have done , Ieremiah 31..17 .

His bowels yearne upon our repentance , Ier . 31.10 .

He brings down the ●… gh , and exalts the low ●… ee , Ezek . 17.24 .

He hath no pleasure 〈◇〉 the death of him ●… hat dieth , Ezekiel 18. ●… 2.

He afflicts untill we ●… now him to bee the ●… ord , Ezek , 20.34 .

In his wrath he looks 〈◇〉 some body to stand 〈◇〉 he gape , and fill up 〈◇〉 hedge , Ezekiel 22 . 〈…〉 .

Hee is slow to anger , 〈◇〉 great in power , Na●… n 1.3 .

He retaineth not his ●… ger for ever , because 〈◇〉 delighteth in mercy , ●… cah 8.17 .

Hee is good and a ●… ong hold in the day 〈◇〉 trouble , Nah . 1.7 .

Hee is just , and ha●… g salvation , Zech . 〈…〉 .9 .

Hee hateth putting away , Mal . 2.16 .

He is no accepter of persons , Acts 10.34 .

Hee is rich unto all who cal upon him in truth , Rom. 10.12 .

His weaknesse is beyond all other strength , 1 Cor . 1.25 .

He loveth a chearful giver , 2 Cor . 9.7 .

He is rich in mercy , Ephes . 2.4 .

All his wayes are judgement , a God of truth , without iniquity , Iust and righteous is he , Deut. 33.4 .

He loveth righteousnesse , and hateth iniquity , Heb . 1.9 .

He is not unrighteous , Heb . 6.10 .

It is impossible for him to lie , Heb . 6.18 .

Hee is long suffering to us-ward , 2 Peter 3.9 .

He is light , and in him is no darknesse , 1 John 1.5 .

His spirit is truth , 1 John 1.6 .

He is holy , true , Rev. 12.7 .

He is righteous , Rev. 16.5 .

His judgements are righteous , Revel . 16.17 .

X. Name of GOD , Generals .

THe LORD , the LORD , Strong , merciful and gracious , slow to anger , and abundant in kindnesse and truth .

Keeping mercy for thousands , forgiving iniquity and transgression and sinne , and not making the wicked innocent , visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon their children unto the third and fourth generation , Exod . 34.6.7 .

It is alone excellent and cause of praise , Psal . 148.11 .

In wrath God many times workes for his names sake , Ezek . 17.9

His word is magnified above all his name , Psal . 128.2 .

According to his name is his praise unto the ends of the earth , Psal . 48.10 .

In others vain confidence , the Saints remember the name of the Lord , their God , Psal . 20.7 .

By Gods help onely wee can make mention thereof , Isa . 26.13 .

Our help is in his name , who created heaven and earth , Psa . 124.8 .

We must be quickened ere we can call upon his name , Psalme 80.18 .

It by our deliverances attaineth everlasting praises , Psal . 61.8 .

Those who know his name will trust in him , Psal .

The Saints in all their miseries blesse him and look unto it , Iob 1.22 .

Those who love it , should be joyfull in God , Psal . 5.11 .

It is great , terrible and holy , Psal . 99.5 .

It is very excellent in all the earth , Psal . 18.1 .

Praises due unto it .

PRaises to it should be sung , because it is good and pleasant , Psal . 135.3 .

It ought to be glorified for his mercy and his truths sake , Psal . 115.1 .

Our soul and all that is in us ought to praise his holy name , Psal . 103.1 .

Our hands should be lifted up unto it , Psal . 63.4 .

He ought to have the glory due unto his name , Psal . 96.8 .

It is to be blessed from the rising of the Sunne , to the going down of the same , Psal . 13.3 .

Triall , How to Blesse it .

BY shewing forth his salvation from day to day , Psal . 96.2 .

By calling thereon to make his deeds knowne among the people , Psal . 105.1 .

Knowledge thereof causeth exaltation therof , Psal . 91.14 .

To set forth the honour thereof , is to make his name glorious , Psal . 66.1 .

We ought to do it with a song , and magnifying , , Thankesgiving , Psal . 89.30 .

To have our faces filled with shame , Psal . 63.18 .

Encouragements .

Those who love it shall dwell in his Church , Psal . 69.36 .

Thereby we are saved and judged by his strength , Psal . 54.1 .

Thereby we tread down our enemies , Psal . 54.5 .

Being called thereby , it is a plea for him to help us , Jerem . 14.9 .

The Saints set up banners therein , Psal . 20.5 .

Continuance .

It must be praised for ever and ever , Psal . 44.8 .

It is from everlasting to everlasting , Isa . 63.16 .

It endures for ever , & his marveils unto all , generations , Ps. 45.17 .

XI . Titles proper to God the Father .

A Father , Mal . 1.6 .

A Heavenly Father , Luk . 6.36 .

A living Father , John 5.67 .

Father of the fatherlesse , Psal . 68.5 .

Father of glory , Eph. 1.17 .

Father of Israel , Ier . 31.9 .

Father of lights , Lam . 1.17 .

Father of mercies , 2 Cor . 1.3 .

Father of Spirits and lives , Heb . 12.19

Father of Christ , 2 Cor . 1.3 .

Abba Father , Mark 14.36 . Rev. 8.

The fear of Isaac , Gen. 31.42 .

The first and the last , Isa . 41.4 .

A fortresse , Psal . 18.2 .

The former of all things , Prov. 16.10 .

The fountain of Jacob . Deut . 23.28 .

The fountain of living water , , Ier . 2.13 .

Alpha and Omega , Rev. 1.8 .

Al-sufficient , Gen. 17.1 .

Almighty , Rev. 1.8 .

The Arme of the godly , Isa . 33.2 .

An assurance , Pro . ● . 26 .

An avenger , Psal . 34.1 .

Author of beauty , Wisd . 1.3 .

Author of peace . 1 Cor . 13.33 .

Bountifull , 1 Pet . 2.3 .

A Builder . Heb . 3.4

A Buckler , Gen. 15.1 .

A Captain , 2 Chron 13.12 .

A Castle , Psal . 31.1

A Compasser , Psal . 31.7 .

Christs head , 1 Cor 11.3 .

A consuming fire , Heb . 12.29 .

A Creator , Isa . 40.28 .

A defender , Exod . 18.4 .

Deliverer , Idem .

The Eare of jealousie , Wisd . 1.10 .

An eye to the blind Pro . 15.3 .

An Elector , Rom. 8.33

An everlasting strength Isa . 26.4 .

An everlasting light , Isa 66.19 .

Excellent , Job 36.26

God of Abraham , Gen. 28 13.

God of all flesh , Jer . 12.27 .

God of David , Psal . 38.5 .

God of Isaac , Gen. 28.13 .

God of Israel , 2 Sam 23.3 .

God of judgement , Isa . 30.18 .

God of knowledge , 1 Sam . 2.3 .

God of the living , Matth . 22.32 .

God of love , 2 Cor . 13.11 .

God of mercies , Nehem . 9.17 .

God of patience , Rom. 15.5 .

God of Jewes and Gentiles , Rom. 3.29 .

God of Jesurum , Deut. 33.26 .

God of hope , Rom. 15.53 .

God of the Hebrews Exod . 3.18 .

God of heaven , Dan. 2.19 .

God of gods , Act. 7.2 .

God of all flesh , Ier . 32.27 .

God of all comfort , 2 Cor . 1.3 .

God of all grace , 2 Pet . 5.10 .

God of Bethel , Gen. 31.13 .

God of all consolation , Rom. 15.5 .

God of families , Ier . 31.1 .

God of all glory , Acts 7.2 .

God of peace , Heb . 13.20 .

God of pity , Psalme 86.15 .

God of the whole world , Isa . 54.5 .

God of righteousnesse , Psal . 4.1 .

God of Shadrach , Dan. 3.10 .

God of Sem , Gen. 9.26 .

God of spirits , Num , 26.17 .

God of strength , Psal . 43.2 .

God of truth , Ier . 10.10 .

God of vengeance , Psal . 94.1 .

Almighty God . Ex. 6.3 .

A blessed God , 1 Tim . 1.11 .

A dreadfull God , Deut . 7.21 .

An everlasting God , Gen. 21.33 .

An eternall God , Deut . 33.27 .

A favourable God , Psal . 99.8 .

A faithfull God , Deu . 7.9 .

A good God , Psal . 25.8 .

An unvariable , unchangeable God , Iam . 1.17 ,

An incorruptible God , Rom. 1.23 .

A gracious God , Exod . 34.6 .

A great God , Psal . 86.10 .

A holy God , Exod . 34.14 .

A jealous God , Exod . 20.5 .

A just God , Deut . 32.4 .

An invisible God , Col. 1.15 .

A mercifull God , Exod . 34.6 .

A mighty God , Gen. 49.14 .

A most high God , Gen. 14.20 .

A living God , Iosh . 3.10 .

A long suffering God Exod . 34.6 .

A perfect God ▪ Mat . 5.48 .

A pitifull God , Psal . 86.15 .

A righteous God , Psal . 25.8 .

A seeing God , Gen. 16.13 .

A strong God , Nahum 1.7 .

A terrible God , Deut . 10.17 .

A true God , Isaiah 65.16 .

An upright God , Psalme 25.8 .

And a God onlie wise , 2 Tim . 1.17 .

The Generation of the just , Psalme 14.5 .

The guide of our youth , Jer . 3.4 .

A guide in danger , Deut. 28.15 .

A great reward , Genesis 15.1 .

A Governour , Ps. 8.1 .

A habitation , Psalm 90.1 .

A habitation of justice . Jer . 50.7 .

A Helper , Ps. 10.16 .

Health of Israel , Jer . 3.23 .

The Holy One , Job 6.10 .

The holy One of Israel , Isaiah 1.4 .

Hope in adversitie , Jer . 17.17 .

The hope of his people Israel , Joel . 3.16 .

The hope of all the ends of the earth , Jer . 14.8 . Psalme 65.5 .

The head over all , 1 Chron . 29.11 .

The horne of salvation , Psalme 18.2 .

A housholder , Mat . 21.33 ,

A husband , Isaiah 54.5 .

A Husbandman , Ioh . 15.1 .

The Judge of the world , Genesis 18.25 .

The Judge of the widows , Psalme 68.5 .

The Judge of all the earth , Genesis 18.25 .

I am that I am , Exo . 3.14 .

A Keeper , Psa . 121.5 .

An eternall King , 1 Tim . 1.17 .

An everlasting King , Ier . 10.10 .

An invisible King , 1 Tim . 1.17 ,

A great King , Ier . 10.10 .

A Leader , King , 1 Tim . 1.17 .

Lord , Lord God , King , Psal . 95.3 .

King of all the earth , Psal . 47.7 .

King of glory , Psal . 24.8 .

King of Hosts , Isa . 6.5 .

King of Jacob , Isa . 41.21 .

King of Israel , Isa . 44.6 .

King of Kings , 1 Tim . 6.16 .

King of Nations , Rev. 15.3 .

King of Saints , ibid .

Lord of the Hebrews , Exod . 7 16.

Lord of the vineyard , Matth . 21.40 .

Lord of salvation Psalme 88.1 .

Lord of Kings , Dan. 2.47 .

Lord of Lords , Deut. 10.7 .

Lord of heaven and earth , Matth . 11.25 . John 1.9 .

Lord of Harvest , Luk . 10.2 .

Lord of glory , 1 Cor . 2.7 .

Lord of anger , Nah . 1.2 .

Possessor of heaven , Gen. 14.19 .

Praise , Exod . 15.2 .

Prince of Princes , Dan. 1.25 .

A Record , Job 16.19 .

A Refuge for oppressed , Psal . 9.9 .

A Rebuker , Hosea 5.2 .

A Redeemer , Isa . 43.1 .

A Revealer of secrets , Dan. 2.47 .

A Rewarder , Gen. 15.1 .

A Rock , Psal . 18.2 .

The Rock of Israel , 2 Sam . 23.3 .

The Rock of salvation , Deut. 32.15 .

A strong Rock , Psa . 71.3 .

The Ruler of the world , Isa . 16.1 .

A Saviour of Israel , Ier . 14.8 .

Salvation , 1 Chron . 16.38 .

A Sanctuary , Isa . 8.14 .

A secret place , Psal . 32.7 .

The Searcher of the hearts , Rom. 8.27 .

A shadow , Isa . 25.4

The life of man , Deut. 30.20 .

The light of Israel , Isa . 10.17 .

The lifter up of mans head , Psal . 3.3 .

Love , 1 John 1.8 .

A maker , John 32.22 .

A master , Eph. 6 9.

A man of warre , Exod . 15.3 .

A mighty one , Isa . 1.24 .

A most high , Psal . 83.18 .

Most just , Job 34.17 .

Nature , Gal 4.8 .

Onely wise , Rom. 16.27 .

A Nurrisher , Isaiah 1.2

A preserver of men , Job 7.20 .

A Planter , Gen. 2.8

A Ponderer of the hearts Prov. 24 : 12.

The Portion of Iacob , Jer . 51.9 .

A shepheard , Psalm 23.1 .

A shield , Psal . 115.11 .

A Spirit , Iohn 4.24 .

A stay in Calamity , Psal . 18.18 .

The strength of the heart , Psal . 73.26 .

The strength of Israel , 1 Sam . 15.29 .

The strength of life and man , Psal . 27.1 . and 140.7 .

A strong hold , Psal . 78.65 .

A strong man , Gen. 49.24 .

The stone of Israel . Psal . 22.19 .

A Succourer , Psal . 71.7 .

A sure trust , Psal . 14.6 .

The Trust of the poor , Isa . 33.6 .

A Treasurer , Deut . 32.4 ,

Truth , Ier . 29.23 .

A Witnesse , Iosh . 13.8 .

Wonderfull .

The Sword of Excellency Deut. 23.29 .

He is compared to

A righteous father , John 17.25 .

A righteous Lord , Psal . 24.8 .

A strong Lord , Ibi .

Almighty Lord , ibid .

A friend , John 16 14.

A Gyant , Ier . 20.21 . A mighty Gyant , 31.2 .

A house of defence , Luk . 7.41 .

A Leader , Joh . 5.17

A labouring man , Isa , 42.13 .

A mighty man , ibid .

A Seeds-man , Mat . 13.3 .

A man of warre , Isa . 42.13 .

A mother , Isa . 49.15 .

A Moth , Hos . 5.12

A Beare , Lam . 3.10

An Eagle , Deut . 32 11.

A Leopard , Hosea 13.7 .

A Lyon , Hos . 11.10 .

A Purifier of gold and silver , Mal . 3.3 .

A Purger of gold and silver , ibid .

A Refiner of gold and silver , ibid .

Rottennesse , Hosea 5.12 .

A Potter , Rom. 9.23 .

A strong Rock , Ps. 31.2 .

The mountaines , Ps. 125.2 .

A Traveling woman Isa . 42.14 .

The Lord mighty in battell , Isa . 12.2 .

A Song , Psal 84.12

The Sun , Jam 4 12

A Law-giver , Psal . 7.2 .

A righteous Judge , Psal . 3.5 .

Strength Psal . 50.6 .

An adversary , ibid .

A Cart pressed down Amos 2.13 .

A Cryer , Ier . 25.30

A Counsellour , Ps. 16.7 .

A Crown of glory , Psal . 28.5 .

A Diademe of beauty , Isa . 10.17 .

Fire end flame , Luk 11.5 .

XII . Titles of God the Son .

THe desire of all Nations , Hag . 2.8

A deliverer , Rom. 11.26 .

A Doctor , Matth . 13.8 .

The doore of the sheep , Iohn 10.7 .

An everlasting father , Isa . 9.2 .

A Feeder , Matth . 2.6 .

The first begotten 1 Cor . 15.20

Death for man , Hos . 13.14 .

A Curse for man , Gal. 3.13 .

Sin for man , 2 Cor . 5.21 .

The ancient of daies . Dan . 7.22 .

A Babe , Luk 2.16 .

Gods beloved , Mat . 12.18 .

The beloved , Cant . 5.6 .

Well-beloved , Cant . 1.13 .

A Bridegroom , Mat . 9.15 .

The bread of life , Iohn 6.51 .

Childrens bread , Matth . 15.26 .

A Branch of righteousnesse , Ier . 33 15.

A Branch of the root of Iesse , Isa . 11.1 .

A Captaine of the Lord , Hos . 5.15 .

Captain of the Lords Hostes .

Author of peace , ● Cor . 14.33 .

Author of faith , Heb . 12.2 .

Author of our salvation .

Anointed of the Lord , Heb . 3.13 .

An Angel of the Zach. 1.12 .

Amen , Rev. 3.8 .

An Advocate , Iohn 3.8 .

An Apostle , Hebr . 3.1 .

Captaine of salvation , Heb . 2.10 .

A Childe , Isa . 9.6 ,

The Consolation of Israel , Luke 2.25 .

The holy one of Israel , Acts 3.14 .

A Ruler in Israel , Mich . 1.2 .

The glory of Israel , Luk 2.32 .

The Scepter of Israel , Num . 24 17.

The strength of Israel , 1 Sam . 15.2 .

The stone of Israel , Gen. 49.24 .

The Covenant of the people , Isa . 42.6 .

A messenger of the Covenant , Mal . 3.1 .

David , Ier . 30.9 .

The Generation of David , Revelation 22.16 .

The Law , Galat . 2.4 .

The end of the Law , Rom. 10.4 .

Light , John 1.19 .

A great light , Isa . 9.2 .

The light of the Gentiles .

The light of the world , Iohn 1.7 .

The light of men , Iohn 1.4 .

First fruits , Revel . 1 5.

First born of the dead , Col. 1.15 .

The finisher of our faith , Hebr . 12.2 .

Flesh , Iohn 1.14 .

A Foundation , Isa . 28..16

A Fountaine , Cant . 4.15 .

A Fore-runner , Heb . 6.28 .

God , Iohn 1.1 .

The Elect of God , Isa . 42.1 .

The gift of God , Iohn 4.10 .

The image of God , Col. 1.15 .

The Lamb of God , Iohn 1.29 .

The power of God , 1 Cor . 1.14 .

The wisedome of God , Idem .

King of Kings , Rev. 16.19 .

King of Glory , Psal . 24.10 .

King of the earth Zach. 14.9 .

King of the Jewes , Matth . 27.

King of Israel , John 1.45 .

King of Saints , Rev. 15.3 .

Gods Elect , Isa . 42.1 . Gods servant . Idem .

Sonne of God , Mat . 1.15 .

A Golden alter , Rev. 8.3 .

A governor , Matth . 2.26 .

Head of all power Col. 2.10 .

Head of all Principality , ibid .

Head of the Church , ibid .

Head of every man , ibid .

The Heire of all things , Heb . 1.13 .

The heire of the world , Rom. 4.13 .

The heire of salvation , Luke 1.69 .

A Husband , 2 Cor . 11.2 .

The Iudge of quick and dead .

A Iustifier , Rom. 3.26 .

A King , Zach. 9.9 .

Life , Iohn 14 6.

Life eternall , Iohn 1.4 .

The Lion of Iudah , Rev. 5.5 .

Lord of quick and dead , Rom. 14.9 .

Lord our righteousnesse , Jer . 23.6 .

Lord of Hostes , Isa . 44.9 .

Lord of glory , 1 Cor . 2.8 .

Lord of life , Act. 3.15 .

Lord of Lords , Rev. 19.6 .

Lord of the Sabbath Luke 6.5 .

Man , Rom. 5.15 .

An innocent man , Luke 23.14 .

The new man , Eph. 4.24 .

A Master , Matth . 10.24 .

Messiah the Prince Dan. 9.25 .

A minister of the Tabernacle , Heb . 8.2 .

A minister of the Circumcision , Ro . 15.8 .

A minister or the Sanctuary , Heb . 8.2 .

Michael , Dan. 10.19 .

A Nazarite , Math . 2.23 .

Our holines , Eph. 1.7 .

Our Redemption , Col. 1.20 .

One , One , Lord , Zech . 14.9 .

A great One , Isa . 19.20 .

A just One , Act. 3.14 .

Ointment , Cant . 1.3 .

A Passeover , 1 Cor . 5.7 .

The Prince of the earth . Acts 3.15 .

Prince of life , ibid .

Prince of Kings , Rev. 1.5 .

Prince of salvation , Heb . 4.10 .

Prince of Peace , Isa . 2.14 .

The messenger of peace , Eph. 2.19 .

A Physitian , Mat . 9.12 .

A plant of renown , Ezek . 34.29 .

A polished shaft , Isa . 49.2 .

A Priest , Heb . 17.17 .

A High Priest , Heb . 4.4 .

Harmelesse High-Priest , Heb . 2.17 .

A mercifull High-Priest , Heb . 7.26 .

A faithfull High-Priest , ibid .

An undefiled High-Priest , ibid .

A shepheard , Ezek . 24.33 . Iosh 20.11 .

Gods servant , Mat . 12.18 .

A servant , Isa . 42.1 .

The seed of the woman , Gen. 3.15 .

The seed of Abraham , Gal. 3.19 .

The second Adam , 1 Cor . 15.45 .

A Saviour , John 4.42 .

A Samaritane , Luke 10.33 .

The way , John 14.

The truth , ibid .

The life , ibid .

A Sanctuary , Isai . 8.14 .

Sanctification , 1 Cor . 1.3 .

Salvation , Luk . 2.30 .

The spring of Lebanon , Cant . 4.15 .

A Spirit , Heb . 9.4 .

A quickning spirit , 1 Cor . 15.45 .

An eternall spirit , Heb . 9.4 .

A Prophet , Iohn 6.4

A purger of sinnes , Heb . 1.3 .

A Ransome , 1 Tim - 2.6 .

A Reaper , Rev. 14.15 .

A Rconciliator , Rom. 3.25 .

Redemption , Isaiah 59.24 .

Rabbi , Iohn 6.25 .

Righteousnesse , Ier . 23.6 .

Resurrection of the dead , Iohn 11.35 .

A rod , A staffe , Isa . 11.1 .

A Servant .

A righteous Servant Isa . 53.11 .

The Scepter of Israel , Numb , 24.17 .

A Ruler in Israel , Mich . 5.2 .

The strength of Israel , 1 Sam . 15.29 .

The glory of Israel , Luk 2.32 .

The Sonne of Righteousnesse , Mal . 9.2 .

The Son of Abraham , Matth . 1.12 .

The Son of David , Iohn 1.45 .

The Son of Joseph , Luk 1.35 .

The Son of God , Luk 1.32 .

The Son of the most high , Matthew 12.8 .

The Son of man Col. 1.13 .

The Son of a Virgin , Matth . 3.17 .

A deare Sonne , Matth . 1.25 .

A beloved Sonne , Ibid .

The first-born Son , Numb . 24.17 .

The Starre of Iacob Rev. 22.16 .

The bright Morning-Starre , 1 Peter 2.8 .

The stone to stumble at , Eph. 2.10 .

A Corner Stone , 1 Pet . 2.9 .

An Elect Stone , Ibid .

A Precious Stone , Ibid .

Spirituall Rock , 1 Cor . 10.4 .

Spirituall drink , Rev. 2.7 .

Spiritual meat , Iohn 3.2 .

A witnesse , Isa .

A faithfull witnesse , Rev. 1.5 .

A true witnesse , Rev 3.7 .

Wonderfull , Isaiah 9.6 .

Counsellour , Ibid .

The everlasting Father , Ibid .

The mighty God , ib .

The Prince of peace ibid .

A Teacher , Luke 23.31 .

A green tree , Ibid .

A winde , Iohn 15.1 .

A way , Iohn 14.6 .

Well-beloved , Cant . 1.12 .

A Well of living Water , Psal . 36.9 .

A Well of life , Iohn 4.14 .

A wedding garment , Matth . 22.12 .

Wonderfull , Isa . 9.6 .

Christ compared to

SHiloh , 49.

A Roe and Hart , Cant - 2.9 .

A Stone cut out of the mountaine , Dan. 2.45 .

The Pascall Lambe Exod . 16.6 .

Raine and Showers , Psal . 72.6 .

A Thiefe , Rev. 3.2 .

A snare .

A net , Isa . 8.14 .

A snare ibid .

The Mercy-Seat , Exod . 25.17 .

A Lambe undefiled 1 Pet . 1.19 .

A Lambe without spot , ibid .

An Army with banners , Cant . 6.4 .

An Apple tree , Cant . 2.3 .

A Brazen Serpent , Numb . 21.9 .

A bundle of myrrhe , Cant . 1.13 .

A Cluster of Camphire , Cant . 1.14 .

A Carcasse , Matth . 24.28 .

Fullers Sope , Mal . 3.2 .

Purging fire , ibid .

A goate , Levit . 16.22 .

A Hen , Matth . 23.27 .

A Ladder , Gen. 28.12 .

A Lilly , Cant . 2.3 . Lightning , Mat . 24.27 .

A worme , Psal . 22.6

Tirzah , Cant . 6.3 .

Solomon Cant . 3.11

Moses , Act. 3.22 ,

Jerusalem , Cant 6.3 Melchizedeck , Heb . 7.3

XIII . Of the Mediator Christ Jesus .
Generals .

ALL things were made by him , and without him nothing was made which was made , Iohn 1.3 ,

The Father loveth him , and hath given all things into his hand , Iohn 3.35 .

All things were given him into his hands of God ;

He came from God , and went otun God , Iohn 13.3 .

All things that the Father hath are his , Iohn 16.15 .

All things are delivered unto him of the Father :

No man knoweth the Sonne but the Father ;

Neither knoweth any man the Father save the Son , & he to whom the Son wil reveal him , Mat . 11.27 .

All power in heaven & in earth is given him Mat . 28.18 .

The Father judgeth no man , but hath committed all judgement unto the Son , that all man should honor him as they honour the Father , Iohn 5.22 .

There is no other Name under heaven among men by which we must be saved , Act. 9.12 .

The government of all is upon his shoulder , Isa . 9.6 .

With him God freely gives us all things , Rom. 8.32 .

He hath authoritie from the Father to execute judgement , John 5.27 .

Power is given him over all flesh , Joh . 17.2

No man cometh to the Father but by him , John 14.6 .

He gives power to become the sonnes of God , John 1.12 .

Of his fulnesse we al receive grace for grace , Iohn 1.16 .

Other foundation can no man lay , then that which is laid , which is Iesus Christ , 1 Cor . 2.2 .

He filleth all things , Eph. 1.23 .

His riches are unsearchable , Eph. 1.8 .

God created all things by him , Eph. 1.9 .

His strength enables us to doe all things , Phil . 4.13 .

He is all in all Nations , Col. 3.11 .

There is one God , and one Mediatour berwixt God and man , the man Christ Jesus , 1 Tim . 2.5 .

He would have all men to be saved , and come unto the knowledge of the truth , 1 Tim . 2.4 .

He that continueth in his Doctrine , hath both the Father and the Son , John 2.9 .

By his voice he raises up men dead in sinnes , John 5.25 .

As the Father raiseth the dead and quickeneth them , so the Sonne quickeneth whom hee will , Iohn 5.2 .

The secrets of all God judges by him , according to the Gospel , Rom. 2.16 .

The Head of Christ is God , 1 Cor . 11.3 .

If any man love him not , he must be Anathema maranatha , 1 Cor 16.22 .

The preaching of him is unto all who are called , the power of God and the wisedome of God , 1 Cor . 1.23 .

We have not an high Priest , who cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities , but was in all things tempted like unto us , yet without sinne , Heb . 4.15 .

He glorified not himself to be made an High Priest , but was called unto it , Heb . 5.8 .

He that sanctifieth , and they that are sanctified are all of One , &c. Heb . 2.11 .

There must be as it were a travelling with Christ , whilst he was a forming in us , Gal. 4.9 .

We must all appear before his Iudgement-Seat , 2 Cor . 5.10 .

He is become of none effect to them that are justified by the Law , they are fallen from grace , Gal. 5.4 .

He was declared to be the Sonne of God , with power according to the spirit of holinesse , by the resurrection from the dead , Rom 1.4 .

As we have borne the image of the earthly , so shall we beare the image of the heavenly , 1 Cor . 15.49 .

He wakeneth morning by morning , our tongue as the tongue of the learned , Isaiah 50.2 .

XIIII . What Christ is .

HE is Alpha and Omega , the beginning and the ending , the first and the last , Rev. 1.8 .

Gods Elect in whom his soule delighteth , Isa . 42.1 .

He is the image of the invisible God , the first borne of every Creature , Col. 1.15 .

The Head of the body of the Church .

The beginning & first borne from the dead , that in all things he might have the Preheminency , Eph. 1.18 .

The blessed and only Potentate , the King of Kings , and Lord of Lords , 1 Tim . 6.15 .

The brightnesse of the glory and the expresse image of the Fathers person , Heb . 1.8 .

Iesus Christ , yesterday and to day , and the same for ever , 1 Cor . 4.6 .

He which is , which was , and which is to come , Rev. 1.4 .

The word which in the beginning was God , and with God , Iohn 1.2 .

That true light which lighteneth every thing , that cometh into this world , Iohn 1.9 .

The light of the world , that whosoever follows him , should not live in darkness , Iohn 8.12 .

Mediator , Gal. 3.19

The Mediator of the New Testament . Heb . 9.15 .

The Mediator of the New Covenant . Heb . 12.24 .

That Bread of life which commeth down from Heaven , and giveth life unto the world . Iohn 6.33 .

That Bread of life which cometh downe from heaven , that a man may eate thereof and not die . Iohn 6.50 . Emmanuel , God with us , Isa . 7.14 .

A Foundation laid in Zion , a tried stone , a precious Corner stone , a sure foundation , Isa . 28.16 .

The Door by which whosoever enters shall be saved , Iohn 10.9 .

That good Sheepheard who knowes his sheep , and is known of them , Iohn 10.14 .

The way , The truth , the Life . Iohn 14.6 .

The true fructifying wine , Iohn 15.1 .

That great Prophet of the Church . Deut . 18.15 .

Our Peace . Ephes . 2.14 .

The Chiefe Corner stone , of the Apostles and Prophets .

The Lord from heaven , 1 Cor . 15.4 .

A Faithfull Witnes , the first begotten of the dead , and Prince of the Kings of the earth , Rev. 1.15 .

The Root of the generation of David , and the bright morning star Rev. 22.18 .

He who was dead & is alive , and is alive for evermore , Rev. 1.18 .

Our Passeover sacrificed for us , 1 Cor . 5.7 .

Our life is hid with him in God , Col. 3.2 .

One who is not divided , 1 Cor . 1.13 .

He is Lord , even of the Sabbath , Mat . 12.8 .

The Resurrection & the life , John 11.25 .

His riches are unsearchable riches , Eph. 6.8 .

What he is in his nature .

Quicke of understanding in the fear of the Lord .

One not judging after the sight of his eye ,

Nor after the hearing of the ear .

But with righteousnesse judging the poor .

A Reprover with equity of the meek of the earth , Isaiah 11.4 .

One who delivereth the poore when he cryeth , Ibid .

The needy also , and him that hath no helper , Ibid .

One who is mercifull unto them , and preserveth their soule , Ibid .

One who redeemeth their soules from deceit and violence : their bloud being precious in his sight , Psal . 72.13 , 14.

One on whom the Spirit of the Lord rests ,

The Spirit of wisedom & understanding .

The Spirit of Counsell and might ,

The Spirit of knowledge , and of the feare of the Lord , Isa . 11 , 3.

He breakes not the bruised reed ,

Nor smoaking flax doth he not quench .

Untill he bring forth Judgement unto truth , Isa . 42.2 .

One who when hee sees in us of the travell of his soul , will be satisfied , Isa . 53.11 .

His love is a confirming love , 2 Cor . 5.14

XV . Of Christ His Excellency .

HIs Name is Wonderful Counsellor ,

The mighty God ,

The everlasting father ,

The Prince of peace , Isai . 9.6 .

He is fairer then the children of men ,

Grace is poured in his lips , because God hath blessed him for ever , Psal . 45.8 .

His Name is as an ointment poured out , Cant . 1.3 .

His Name endureth for ever , as long as the Sun , Psal . 72.17 .

His love is better then wine , Cant . 1.1 .

His mouth is most sweet , he is altogether lovely , Cant . 5.16 .

He is white and ruddy , the chiefest among ten thousand , Cant . 5.10

He hath the tongue of the learned to speak a word in due time to him that is weary , Isa . 50.1 .

God hath put all things under his feet , and given him to be head over all things to the Church , Eph. 1.22 .

God hath highly exalted him , and given him a name above every name , &c. Phil . 2.9 .

He onely hath immortality , dwelling in the light , which no man can approach ,

When no man hath seen nor can see , 1 Tim . 6.16 .

His Throne is for ever and ever ,

A Scepter of righteousnes is the Scepter of his kingdome , Heb . 1.8

He was appointed to be heyre of all things , by whom the worlds were made , Heb . 1.2 .

He is annointed with the Oyle of gladenesse above his fellowes , Heb . 1.9 .

Such an high-Priest it became us to have endowed with all excellencies , made higher then the Heavens ,

That need not like unto other Priests Sacrifice for himself and others , Heb . 7.26 .

He is worthy to receive riches and wisedome , and strength and honour and glory and praise , Rev. 5.12 .

All things ought to be counted losse for him , yea dung , and nothing being compared with the excellency of knowing him , Phil . 3.7 , 8.

The bredth and depth and length , and height and knowledge of the love of Christ , passeth all knowledge ,

And causeth us to be filled with all the fulnesse of God , Ephes . 3.18 , 19 ,

He offers not the prayers of the Saints , much sweet Odors , upon the golden Alter , which is before the Throne , Rev. 8.3 .

All the Prophets bear witnes unto him , that whosoever believes in him shall have remission of sin , Acts. 10.43 .

XVI . Benefits we have with him in generall .
Past .

HE hath borne our griefes and carried our sorrowes ,

He was wounded for our transgressions , Isa . 53.4 .

He was bruised for our iniquities ,

The chastisement of our peace was upon him , Isa . 53.5 .

He dyed for our sins according to the Scriptures , 1 Cor . 15.3 .

He hath quickned us who were dead in sins and trespasses , Eph. 2.1 .

He hath quickned us together with Christ , Eph. 2.5 .

He hath reconciled those who were enemies alienated in our mindes by wicked works , Eph. 1.21 .

He hath blotted out the hand writing of Ordinances , which was against us , contrary to us , and nailed the same upon the cross , Col. 1.14 .

He hath spoiled the Principalities and Powers , and hath made a shew of them openly , triumphing over them in it , Col. 1.18 .

He hath abolished death and brought in life and immortality through the Gospel , 2 Tim . 1.10 .

Not according to the works of righteousnesse which we had done ,

But according to his mercy he saved us , by the washing of Regeneration and the renewing of the Holy Ghost , Tit . 5.5 .

He hath redeemed us from the curse of the law , when he was made a curse for us , Gal. 3.13 .

In all things it behoved him to be like unto us , that he might be a mercifull and a faithfull High-Priest , to make reconciliation for sins , Heb 2.17 .

Being consecrate he became the Author of eternall salvation unto all that obey him , Heb . 5.9 .

He upholding all things by the word of his power , when he had by himself purged our sinnes , sat down at the right hand of the Majestie on high , Heb . 1.3 .

Present

With his stripes we are healed , Isa . 53.5 .

On him he hath laid the iniquities of us all Isa . 53.6 .

By his knowledge he justifies many , bearing their iniquities , Isa . 53.11 .

If we shall confesse with our mouth the Lord Jesus , and beleeve in our heart that God raised him from the dead , we shall be saved , Rom. 10.19 .

He confirmes us unto the end that we may be blamelesse in the day of his appearance , 1 Cor . 1.8 .

We are quickned together with him , forgiving all our trespasses , Col. 1.13 .

Hee delivereth us from the wrath to come , 1 Thes . 1.10 .

He delivers all them who for fear of death , were all their life time subject to bondage , Heb . 2.9 .

To come .

If wee have beene planted together with him in the likenesse of his death , so shall wee bee also in the likeness of his resurrection , Romanes 6.5 .

Since by man came death , by man also came resurrection from the dead , 1 Corrinthians 15.21 .

XVII Of Christ his incarnation .
Why sent ?

TO preach glad tidings to the meek ,

To bind up the broken hearted ,

To proclaim liberty to the Captives , and

The opening of the Prison unto them that are bound ,

To proclaim the acceptable yeare of the Lord ,

And the day of vengeance of God ,

To comfort all who mourne ,

To apppoint them who mourne in Zion ,

To give them beauty for ashes ,

The oyle of joy for mourning ,

The garment of praise for the spitit of heaviness ,

That they might be called trees of righteousness , the planting of the Lord , that hee might be glorified , Isa . ● , 2 , 3.

To preach the kingdome of God to other cities , as well as to Jerusalem , Luke 12.39 .

Not to condemne the world , but that the world through him might be saved , John 3.17 .

To blesse us in turning every one of us from our iniquities , Acts 3.26 .

To redeem us from the curse of the law , when he was made a curse for us , Galat . 4.6 .

Why he came ?

TO set a man at variance against his Father ,

And the daughter against the mother ,

And the daughter in law against the mother in law ,

To cause a mans foes bee them of his own houshold , Matth . 10.35 , 36.

To save that which was lost , Math . 18.11 .

To send fire on the earth , Luke 12.39 .

Not to do his owne will , but the will of him that sent him , Ioh . 6.38 .

For judgement into this world , that they which see not might see ,

And that they which see might bee made blinde , Iohn 9.39 .

That we might have life , and have it the more abundantly , Ioh . 10.10 .

A light into the world , that those who believeth in him should not remaine in darknesse , John 12.26 .

To this end was he borne , for this cause he came into the world , that he might beare witnesse unto the truth John 18.37 .

To save sinners , 1 Tim . 2.15 .

Why he came not .

Not to destroy , but to fulfill the Law and the Prophets , Matth . 5.17 .

Not to send peace on the earth , but a sword , Mat . 10 34.

Not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance , Mat . 9.13 .

Not to be Ministred unto , but to give his life for a ransome for many , Mat . 20.28 .

Not to give peace in the earth , but division , Luk 12.51 .

Not to judge the world , but to save the world , John 12.37 .

Why he was given ?

For a Covenant to to the people .

For a light to the Gentiles , Isa . 42.6 .

To open the blinde eyes ,

To bring out the Prisoners from the prison , and them that sit in darknesse out of the Prison-house , Isaiah 42 7.

That whosoever believeth in him , should not perish , but have everlasting life , Iohn 3.15 .

For a light to the Gentiles ,

To be Gods salvation to the ends of the earth , Isa . 49.6 .

For a Covenant to the people to preserve the earth ,

To cause to inherit the desolate heritages , Isa . 49.8 .

To say to the Prisoners , go forth ,

To them that are in darknesse shew your selves , Isa . 49 , 9.

For a witnesse to the people , for a leader , and a Commander , Isa . 55.4 .

He was made

Sinne for us who knew no sinne , that we might be made the righteousnesse of God in him , 2 Cor . 5.21 .

A little lower then the Angels , that by the grace of God , he might taste death for all men , Heb . 2.9 .

More excellent then the Angels ; having obtained a more excellent name then they , Heb . 1.4 .

God made him unto us , wisedome , righteousnesse , sanctification and redemption , 1 Cor . 3.30 .

His soul was made an offering for sinne , Isa . 53.10 .

He hath made of both one , and broken down the middle wall of the partition between us , Eph. 2.15 .

He was exalted with Gods right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour for to give repentance unto Israel ,

And for forgivenesse of sinnes , Act. 5.31 .

He made himself .

Of no reputation and tooke upon him the forme of a servant ,

And was made in the likeness of men , Phil . 2.8 .

He was found in his Fashion as man .

And humbled himself and became obedient to the death , even to the death of the Crosse , Phil . 2.9 .

He gave himself for us that he may redeeme us from all iniquity ,

And purge us to be a peculiar people unto him , zealous of good works . Titus 2.14 .

He gave himself for a ransome of all to bee testified in due time , 1 Tim . 2.6 .

He is made an High-Priest for ever , after the order of Melchizedeck , Heb . 6.29 .

Made , not after the Law of the Carnall Commandement , but after the power of an endless life . Heb . 7.6 .

XVIII . Benefits in particular , By him , In him , Through him .
1. By him , Past .

BY him all who believe are Iustified from all things from which they could not be justified by the Law of Moses , Acts 13.39 .

Grace & truth came by him , Iohn 1.17 .

All things are of God who hath reconciled us unto himselfe by Iesus Christ , 2 Cor . 5.18 .

By him were all things Created , in heaven and in earth , with all other Creatures , whatsoever . Col. 1.16 .

By Him Present .

By him also we have accesse by faith unto this Grace , wherein we stand and rejoice in the hope of the Glory of God , Rom. 5.2 .

By Him to come .

If being enemies we were reconciled unto God by the death of of his sonne ,

Much more being reconciled , we shall be saved by his life , Rom. 5.10 .

As by the offence of one man many are made sinners ,

So by his Obedience shall many be made Righteous , Rom. 5.19 .

2. In him past .

The law of the spirit of life which is in him , hath freed us from the law of sin and death , Rom. 8.2 .

God who commanded the light to shine out of darknesse , hath shined in our hearts , to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God , in the face of Iesus Christ , 2 Cor . 4.6 .

God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself , not imputing our sinnes , 2 Cor . 5.19 .

The veyle of the Old Testament is done away in him , 2 Cor . 5.14 .

We are chosen in him before the foundation of the world ▪ Eph. 1.4 .

In the dispensation of the fulnes of times , all things are gathered together in One , all things in Christ , both in heaven and earth , Eph. 1.10 .

In him we have obtained an inheritance , being predestinated thereunto , according to the purpose of God ,

Who works all things according to the purpose of him , who works all things according to the purpose of his own will , Ephes . 1.11 .

Our mindes should not be corrupted from the simplicity that is in him , 2 Cor . 11.3 .

In him neither circumcision availeth any thing , or uncircumcision , but faith which worketh by love , Gal. 5.6 .

Nothing is available in him , but a new Creature , Gal. 5.15 .

In him present .

There is no condemnation unto them that are in him , Rom. 8.1 .

Nothing can be able to separate us from the love of God , which is in Christ Jesus our Lord , Rom. 8.39 .

He that stablisheth us with others in Christ is God , 2 Cor . 1.21 .

God makes us alwayes to triumph in him , 2 Cor . 2.14 .

In him we are blessed with all spirituall blessings in heavenly places Eph. 1.3 .

We are raised up together and made to sit in heavenly places in Christ Jesus , Eph. 2.1 .

In him we have boldnesse & accesse through the faith of him , Eph. 3.12 .

The peace of God , which passes all understanding doth guard our hearts and mindes in him , Phil . 4 7.

He is before all things , and in him , all things subsist , Col. 1.17 .

In him are hid all the Treasures of wisedome & knowledge , Col. 2.3 .

As we have received Christ Jesus the Lord , so we should walk in him rooted and built up in him , Col. 2.6.7 .

In him dwelleth all the fulnesse of the God-head bodily , Col. 2.9 .

By our rejoicing which we have in him , we ought to die dayly , 1 Cor . 15.31 .

All the promises of God in him are Yea , & in him are Amen , 2 Cor . 1.20 .

If any man be in him he is a new creature 2 Cor . 5.

In him to come .

Those who are alive in him , will God bring with him , 1 Thes . 4.14 .

As in Adam all die , so in him shall all be made alive , 1 Cor . 15.22

3 Through him past .

We are freely justified by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus our Lord , Rom. 3.24 .

Through him present .

Being justified by faith we have peace through him , Rom. 5.1 .

As sin reigns unto death , so grace reigns through righteousness to eternall life through Jesus Christ our Lord , Rom. 6.23 .

The gift of God is eternal life , through him , Rom. 6.23 .

As the sufferings of Christ abound in us , so our consolation also aboundeth through him 2 Cor . 1.5 .

Our Victory which we have is through him 1 Cor . 15.27 .

Through him wee both have an access unto the Father by one Spirit , Ephes . 2 , 5.

In him we are built together to be an habitation of God through the Spirit , Ephes . 2.22 .

God hath not appointed us to wrath , but to receive salvation — through our Lord Jesus Christ , 1 Thes . 5.9 .

XIX . Vertues of his blood .

THe Church was purchased by his blood , Acts 20.28 .

God sent him forth to bee a propitiation through faith in his blood :

To declare his righteosnesse for the sinnes which are past through the forbearance of God Rom. 3.25 .

By his blood we shal bee saved from wrath through him , Rom. 5.9

In him we have redemption through his blood , which is the forgivenesse of sins according to his rich grace , Ephes . 1.7 .

Those sometime afar off are made neer by his blood , Eph. 2.13 .

We have redemption through His blood , which is the forgivenes of sins , Col. 1 14.

Having made peace by his blood , by him he reconciled all things unto himself , things in heaven , and things in earth , Col. 1.20 .

Neither by the blood of buls and calves , but by his own blood entred he once into the holy place , and obtained eternall redemption for us , Hebrews 9 12.

By his blood we may be bold to enter into the holy place , Heb . 10.19 .

By that new and living way which he hath prepared for us , through the veile which is h i flesh , Heb . 10.20 .

It speaks better things then the blood of Abel , Heb . 12.24 .

That he might sanctifie the people with his own blood , he suffered without the gate , Heb . 13.12 .

We are elect accordding to the foreknowledge of God the Father unto sanctification of the Spirit , through obedience and sprinkling of the bloud of Christ Jesus , 1 Pet . 1 , 2.

Wee are redeemed , not with corruptible things as with silver and gold ,

But with the precious blood of Christ , as with a Lamb undefiled and without spot , 1 Pet . 1.18 .

He hath redeemed us unto God by his blood out of every kingdome and tongue and people and nation , Rev. 5.19 .

XX . Trials .

HE died for all , that they which live should not live unto themselves , but unto him that died and rose again , 2 Cor . 5.17 .

We may be crucified with him , and yet live , Gal. 3 , 24.

The Law was our school-master to bring us unto him , Gal. 3.24

As many as are baptized into Christ , have put on Christ , Gal. 3.27

Those who are Christs have crucified the flesh with the lusts thereof , Gal. 5.24 .

By bearing one anothers burdens , wee come to fulfill the law of Christ , Gal. 6.2 .

Our greatest glorying should be in the cross of Christ Jesus our Lord , Gal. 6.14 .

As we have born the image of the earthly , so shall wee beare the image of the Heavenly , 2 Cor . 15.49 .

Our chiefest knowledge should be that of Christ crucified 1 Cor . 2.2

The spirit of wisdom and revelation is given in the knowledge of him , Eph. 1.17 .

He dwels in our hearts by faith , Eph. 1.17 .

Grace is given unto every one of us according to our measure of the gift of Christ , Eph. 4.7 .

He that descended is even the same that ascended farre above all heavens , that he might fill all things , Eph. 4.10

There is a perfect man propounded unto us , according to the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ Eph. 4.13 .

We ought to grow up in all things into him which is the head , even Christ , Eph. 4.25 .

The truth is in Iesus Eph. 4.21 .

He that hath begun a good work in us , wil finish it untill the day of Iesus Christ , Phil . 1.6

We should be sincere without offence , untill the day of Christ , Phil . 1.10 .

We should rejoice if Christ be preached under whatsoever pretence Phil . 1.18 .

He ought to be magnified in our body , whether it be by life or by death , Phil . 1.20

It is a high prerogative not only to believe in him , but also to suffer for his sake , Ph. 1.29

We ought to presse hard towards the mark for the high price of the caling which is in Christ Jesus , Phil . 3.14 .

Our Conversation should be in heaven , continually expecting him , Phil . 3.20 .

Ministers ought to preach and teach , every man in all wisdom that they may present every man in Christ Jesus perfect , Col. 1.28 .

If we be risen with him , we should set our affections on things which are above , where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God , Col. 3.1 .

In services unto others we serve the Lord Christ , Act. 20.21 .

He died for us , that whether wee wake or sleep , we should live together with him , 1 Thess. 5.10 .

He shews mercy unto some grievous , great sinners , for a long-suffering patterne unto them which should hereafter believe , 1 Tim 1.16 .

In that he suffered & was tempted , he is able to succour all that are tempted , Heb . 2.18 .

We are his house , if we hold fast the confidence and rejoicing of the hope unto the end , Heb . 3 , 6.

He learned obedience by the things that hee suffered , Heb . 5.8 .

He was once offered for the sins of many , Heb . 9.28 .

We are sanctified by the body of Christ Jesus once made , Heb . 10.10 .

With one offering , hath he consecrated for ever them that are sanctified , Heb . 10.14 .

He in his own flesh bare our sins in his body on the tree ; that wee being delivered from sin , should live in righteousnesse , 1 Per . 2.24 .

He suffered for our sins , the just for the unjust , that he might bring us unto God , 1 Pet . 3.18 .

If any man sin , we have an Advocate with the Father even Jesus Christ the just . 1 Joh . 2.1

He is the reconciliation for our sins , and not for our sins only , but also for the sinnes of the whole world , 1 John 2.2 .

Whosoever transgresseth & abideth not in the doctrin of Christ hath not God , 2 Jon . 9

XXI . Titles of God the Holy Ghost .

SEed of God , 1 Joh . 3.9 .

Teacher of the faithfull , John 19.26 .

The teachers of truth , ibid .

Water , 1 John 3.5 . Ezek . 16.9 .

Spirit of God , Gen. 1.2 .

Spirit of the father , Mat . 18.20 .

Spirit of eternity , Heb 9.1 .

Spirit of Counsell , Isa . 11.2 ,

Spirit of Consolation , 2 Thes . 2.16 .

Spirit of supplication , Zach. 12 , 10.

Spirit of Christ . Rom. 8.9 .

Spirit of Adoption , Rom. 8.15 .

Spirit of the Grace of God , Acts 14.26 .

Spirit of holinesse , Rom. 1.4 .

Spirit of interpretation , 1 Cor . 12.10 .

Spirit of knowledge , Isa . 11.2 .

Spirit of Prophesie , 1 Cor . 12.10 .

Spirit of the Lord , Isa . 11.12 .

The Spirit of right ,

Spirit of working miracles , 1 Cor . 12.10

Spirit of wisedome , Isa . 11.2 .

Spirit of Revelation , Isa . 1.7 .

Spirit of the Sonne , Dan. 4.6 .

Spirit of Sanctification , Rom. 1.4 .

The pledge of God , 1 Cor . 15 5.

The seale of God , 2 Cor . 1.22 .

The witnes of God , Rom. 8.16 .

The Kisse , Cant . 1.2 .

The Comforter , Act. 2.4 .

The Holy Spirit , Eph , 4.30 .

A Heavenly gift , Heb , 6.4 .

The earnest of the spirit , 2 Cor . 1.22 .

The mind of Christ , 1 Cor . 2.16 .

The Oyle of gladnes , Psal . 43.7 .

The power of the most high , Luke 1.35 .

Compared to

Ointment , Joh . 2.27 .

A Dove , Mat . 3.16 .

Fire , a mighty wind , 1 Cor . 3.13 .

Cloven tongue , like fire , Acts 2.

XXII . Of the Spirit of God . Generalls .

THe things of the Spirit of God , knoweth no man but the Spirit of God , 1 Cor . 4 , 5.

The Lord is the spirit , and where the spirit of the Lord is , there is liberty , 2 Cor . 3.17

None hath directed the spirit of the Lord , nor taught him Isa . 40.18 .

Those who professe to live in the spirit , must also walk therein , Gal. 5.25 .

There is one body , and one spirit , even as we are called into one hope of our vocation , Eph. 4.4 .

The righteousnesse of the law is made perfect in such , who walk not after the flesh , but after the spirit , Rom. 4.8 .

If any man have not the spirit of Christ , he is none of his , Rom. 8.9

The Saints receive not the spirit of bondage again to feare , but the spirit of adoption to cry Abba father , Rom. 8.15 .

The Saints in this life , have but the first fruits of the spirit , Rom 8.23 .

The Searcher of hearts , knowes what is the minde of the spirit , his intercession being according to the will of God , Rom. 8.27 .

The naturall man receiveth not the things which are of the spirit of God , 1 Cor . 2.14 .

No man can say that Jesus is the Lord , but by the Holy Ghost 1 Cor . 12.3 .

There are diversity , of gifts , but the same spirit , 1 Cor . 12.4 .

By one spirit we are baptized into one body , &c. and have been all made drink of one spirit , 1 Cor . 12.13 .

The spirits of the Prophets , are subject to the Prophets , 1 Cor . 14.32 .

It is impossible to begin in the spirit , and be made perfect by the flesh , Gal. 3.3 .

The flesh and spirit lust one against another , and are contrary , so that wee cannot do the things which wee would , Gal. 5 , 17.

God hath not given us the spirit of feare , but of power , of love , and of a sound minde , 2 Tim . 1.7 .

Excellencie .

The ministration of the spirit is more glorious , then that of the ministration of death , 2 Cor . 3.7 .

We behold with open face the glory of God , and are transformed into the same image from glory to glory , even as by the spirit of the Lord , 2 Cor . 3.18 .

Because we are sons of God , God hath sent forth the spirit of his Sonne in our hearts , crying Abba father , Gal. 4.6 .

In Christ we are built together , to be the habitation of God by the spirit , Eph. 2.22 .

Christ grants us according to the riches of his glory , to be strengthned with might in the inner man , by his spirit , Eph. 3.16 .

Christ offered up himself through the eternall spirit , Heb . 9.14 .

The unction of the holy One , makes us to know all things , 1 John 2.20 .

We need not to have any man to teach us , but as the anointing which is from above , that teacheth us all things , 1 Iohn 2.27 .

It witnesseth our salvation both in heaven and upon earth , 1 Iohn 5.7 .

After Christs ascension , It made the disciples speak with divers tongues , Acts 2.23 .

Nature .

It is a constraining Spirit , Job 32.18 .

It is a holy Spirit , Psal . 51.11 .

A right Spirit , Psal . 51.10 .

It is a free Spirit , Ps. 51.11 .

His Spirit is good , Psal . 14.3 , 10.

To give life , 2 Cor . 3.6

Use .

Thereby we wait for the hope of righteousnesse through faith , Gal. 5.3 .

The pouring out thereof makes our old and young men to prophesie , Joel 2.28 .

Thereby he garnished the Heavens , Iob 26.13 .

It is the earnest of our inheritance , &c. Ephes . 1.14 .

Encouragements .

That there is no condemnation unto such as now walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit , Rom. 8.1 .

That if we fow to the Spirit , we shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting , Gal. 6.7 , 8.

That the Spirit is life because of righteousnes Rom. 8.10 .

We are built together to bee the habitation of GOD by the Spirit , Gal. 2.32 .

Trials .

If it dwell in us , it will quicken our mortall bodies , by that indwelling , Rom. 8.11 .

As many as are led thereby , are the sonnes of God , Rom. 8.14 .

We are strengthned thereby in the inner man , that Christ may dwell in our hearts by faith , to know heavenly mysteries , Eph. 3.16 .

We were chosen from the beginning of the world , through sanctification thereof , and the faith of truth , 2 Thes . 2.13 .

Our soules are purified in obeying the truth thereby , 1 Pet . 1.22 .

The manifestation thereof is given unto every one to profit by , 1 Cor . 12.7 .

Rebellious children cover with a Cover , but not by his spirit to adde sin to sin , Isa . 30.1 .

Where it is , there is liberty . 2 Cor . 3.17 .

By walking therein , we shall not fulfill the lusts of the flesh , Gal. 5.16 .

If we be led thereby , we are not under the law , Gal. 5.18 .

We should stand fast in one spirit , contending for the truth of the Gospel , Phil . 1.27 .

Wee should love God in the spirit , rejoicing in Christ Jesus , and have no confidence in the flesh , Phil . 3.3 .

Our living according to God , is in the spirit , 1 Pet . 4.6 .

We know that Christ abideth in us , by the spirit that he hath given us , 1 John 3.24 . and 1 John 4.13 .

Offices .

To be our Comforter , John 14 , 15.

To abide with us for ever , John 14.16 .

To testifie of Christ John 15.26 .

To bear witnesse with our spirit , that we are the Sons of God , Rom. 8.16 .

To convince the world of sin .

Of righteousnes & of judgement , Ioh . 16.9 10

To guide us in all truth , Iohn 16.13 .

To search and reveal even the deep things of God . 1 Cor . 2.12 .

To shew things to come , Iohn 16.13 .

To receive of Christs and shew unto us , Ioh . 16.14 .

Not to speak of his own , but what he shal heare , 1 Iohn 16.13 .

To teach us all things 1 Iohn 16.

To be a continuall directing voice behind us , Isa . 30.21 .

To search and reveal all things , even the deep things of God , 1 Cor . 2.10 .

To dwell in Gods children , 1 Cor . 3.16 .

By the commanding power thereof , to free us from the Law of sin and of death , Rom. 8.2 . 1 Cor . 5.

To help our infirmities in prayer , with unspeakable sighs and gronings , Rom. 8.28 .

To seal us with the holy spirit of promise , Eph. 1 13.14 .

To seal us up unto the day of redemption , Eph. 4.30 .

Fruits

Love , Ioy , Peace , Long-suffering , Gentlenesse , Goodnesse , Faith , Meeknesse , temperance , Gal. 5.22.23 .

Goodnesse , in all Righteousnes and truth Ephes . 5.9 .

Attaining .

It is not received by the works of the law , but by the hearing of faith , Gal. 3.2 .

God gives the earnest thereof , 2 Cor 5.5

The spirit of wisedome and Revelation , is given through the knowledge of Christ , to open the eyes of our understanding , Eph. 17.18 .

Keeping .

By not grieving the holy Spirit of God , whereby we are sealed up unto the day of redemption , Eph. 4.30 .

By putting away all bitternesse , and wrath ; and anger , and clamor and evil speaking with all malice .

And be kind to one another , tenderhearted and forgiving even as God for Christs sake hath forgiven us , Eph. 3.32 .

By not quenching the spirit , 1 Thes . 5.

By preserving the unity thereof in the bond of peace . Eph. 4.3

Danger , Of Omission .

It is a branch of the unpardonable sinne to despite the spirit of grace , Heb . 10.39 .

XXIII . Mercy of GOD . Generalls .

HIs tender mercies and loving kindnesses have been of old Psal . 25.6 .

His servants are not left destitute thereof , Gen. 4.7 .

He will shew mercy on whom he will , Exo . 33 19.

All Gods paths are mercy and truth , unto such as keep his Covenant , Psal . 25.10 .

God hath multitudes of mercies , Psal . 69 13

It is a duety to sing aloud of Gods mercy and his power in the morning , Psal . 65.16 .

Mercy and Truth , Righteousnesse & Peace are they which kisse each other , Psal , 85.10 .

Mercy and truth go before his face , Psal . 89.14 ,

The earth is full thereof , Psal . 119.64 .

Mercy and truth must not forsake us , Prov. 3.3 .

God is rich in mercy , Ephes . 2.4 ,

God desires mercy , and not sacrifice , and the knowledge of him more then burnt-offerings , Hos . 6.6 .

It is a part of his Name to keep mercy for thousands , Exod . 34 6.

He is a mercifull God , Deut . 4.31 .

He keepeth Covenant & mercy with us , Deut. 7.9 . Nehe . 1.5 .

With the mercifull he will shew himself mercifull , 2 Sam . 22.6 .

He is gracious and mercifull . 2 Chr 30.9 .

It is by the mercy of the most High , that we are not moved , Psal . 21.7 .

It is in the heavens , Psal . 36.5 .

It belongeth unto God , Psal . 62.12 .

As the heavens is high above , so is his mercy , Psal . 103.11 .

It is his mercies that we are not consumed , Lam . 3.22 .

The fatherles findeth mercy in him , Hos . 14.3 .

He is gracious and merciful , slow to anger Ioel 2.21 .

He delighteth in mercy , Micah . 7.18 .

He hath mercy on whom he wil , Rom. 9.9

It is not in him that willeth , or in him that nilleth , but in God that sheweth mercy , Rom. 9.16 .

God is the Father of mercies , 2 Cor . 1.3 .

He is abundant in mercy , 1 Pet . 1.3 .

He accepts of mercy before sacrifice Mat 9.13

Greatnesse .

It is great above the Heavens , Psal . 108.4 .

They are very great , 1 Chron . 2.13 .

It is a Heavens great reaching mercy , Psal . 57.10 .

His mercifull kindnesse is great towards us , Psal . 117.2 .

His tender mercies are great , Psal . 119.156 .

He is slow to anger and of great mercy , Psal . 145.8 .

Nature .

They be tender mercies , Ps. 79.8 . Ps. 25.6 .

It is good , therefore deliverance sought , ●s . 109.21 .

The least may be an astonishing mercy , Gen. 32.10 .

They be graciously good , 2 Sam . 24.14 .

It is a multitude of mercies , Psal . 5.7 .

With him is a multitude of mercies Ps. 51.1

He is plenteous in mercy , Psal . 86.5 .

With him is mercy and plenteous redemption , Psal , 130.7 .

Trials .

Thereby we become stedfast , Psal . 21.77 .

He hath multitude of mercies , Lam . 3.22

In wrath he remembers mercy , Hab . 3.3 .

He hath mercy upon all , that the riches there of may appear in saving some , Rom. 9.22 .

He hath included all in unbelief , that hee might have mercy upon all , Rom. 11.32 .

The mercies of God do most of all move and break the heart , Rom , 12.1 .

It is obtained that we might be faithfull , 1 Cor . 7.25 .

Mercy is shewed on some great sinners , for a long-suffering pattern of his mercy unto other great sinners , 1 Tim . 6.16 .

Mercy of men unto us comes from God , Exod . 12.36 .

Trusting therein , we come to rejoice in his salvation , Psal . 13.5 .

It is usually according to the strength of our hope , Psal . 33.22 .

Good men are ever mercifull , and lendeth , Psal . 37.26 .

The multitude of them , must blot out our transgression , Psal . 51.1 .

Satisfaction therewith makes us to be glad and rejoice all our dayes , Psal . 90.14 .

He hath remembred his mercy , and his truth unto his people , Psal . 98.3 .

He wil shew mercy when the set time is come , Psal . 102.13 .

A merciful man doth good to his own soul , Pro . 11.17 .

The mercifull are blessed , for they shall obtain mercy , Matth . 5.7 .

Continuance .

It endureth for ever Psal . 136.1 . Psal . 18.1 .

He sheweth mercy unto the faithfull , and unto their seed for evermore , 2 Sam . 20.51 .

It is from everlasting to everlasting , upon his children , Psal . 103.7 .

It is given with everlasting kindnesse , Isa . 54.7 .

It endures continually , Psal . 52.1 .

He is good , and his mercy is from everlasting , Psal . 100.5 .

Companions .

Goodnesse , Bowels mercies , kindnesse , humblenesse of minde , meeknesse , long-suffering , Col. 1.12 .

Truth , Gen. 42.27 . and 32.10 .

Faithfulnesse , Psal . 89.34 .

Love , Psal . 103.8 .

Claimed .

By Moses , Numb . 14 18.

David was confident therein , Psal . 89.1 , 2.

Prayed for ,

For Jacobs sonnes journey into Egypit , Gen. 43.14 .

By Solomon , for all Israel , 2 Chron . 6.42

By Nehemiah , 1.11 .

Prayed for , Psal . 31 9 , 16. Psal . 33.22 . Ps. 40.11 . Ps. 41.11 . Ps. 44.26 . Ps. 37.57 . Ps. 61.7 . Psal . 85.7 .

Promised to the Church .

Mercy to have mercy promised , Jer . 42.12

Isa . 41.1 . & Isa . 49.15 . Isa . 54.7 , 10. Zach. 10.6 . Ezek . 39.25 . Hos . 2.6 .

Obtaining .

By our bold comming unto the Throne of grace to finde mercy and grace in the time of need , Hebr . 4.16 .

Gods mercies unto us , procures the mercies of others . Jer . 42.12 .

By shewing our selves mercifull , Ps. 18.25 .

By walking before God , in Truth , and righteousnesse , 1 King . 3.6 .

His Covenant and mercy is kept to us by walking before God

with all our heart , 1 Kings 8.23 .

By deliverance , Ps. 146.47 .

By waiting , praying and shewing our exceeding miseries unto God , Psal . 123.3 .

By confessing and forsaking of sin , Prov. 28.13 .

By praying for it , Dan. 2.18 .

By our mercy to the Saints , Philem . 7.20 .

Not by the works of righteousnes , which we have done , &c. Tit. 3.3

XXIIII . Justice of God , Generalls .

JUstice and Judgement are the habitation of his Throne , &c. Psal . 89.14 .

He is plentifull in justice , Job . 37.23 .

He shall Judge the world in righteousnes , and minister Judgement to the world in uprightnes , Psal . 9.8 .

He is justifiable in all his actions , and just in all , Job 34.17 .

Like for Like .

Christ shall render unto every man , according to his works , Mat . 16.27 .

With what measure wee met , it shall bee measured unto us , Mark 4.24 .

God will recompence every man according to his works , Rom , 2.3 . Pro . 24.12 . Psal . 62.12 .

Such who plow iniquity and wickednesse , shall also reap the same Job 4.8 .

Those who walk in the way of their detestable things , their way recompensed on their own heads , Ezek . 11.31 .

Wicked mens mischievous dealing , shall return upon their own heads , Ps. 7.16 .

The wicked are insnared in their own net , with their own hands Psal . 9.16 .

Their sword divising mischief against others shall enter into their hearts , Psal . 9.6 .

Malicious men preparing pits for others , fall into the same , Ps. 57.6 .

Wicked men are cut off in their own wickednesse , and bring upon them their own iniquitie , Psal . 94.23 .

Such returns are prayed for , Ps. 109.16 .

Such are by course to fall into their own nets , Psal 141.10 .

It is a grievous punishment , to be filled with our own devices , Prov. 1.21 .

Causers of the righteous to stray , shall fall into their own pit , Pro . 28.10 .

He that hath done the wrong , shal receive the wrong , Col. 3.25 .

Leaders into captivity , and such who kill , shall be so used , Rev. 13.10 .

Fained hypocriticall drawing near to God , punished with hardnes of heart , senslesse stupidity of wise and prudent men , Isa . 29.13 .

Those who with unjust strength strengthen themselves , that proves their shame and confusion , Isa . 30.2 , 3.12 , 13.

Punishment according to the fruit of our doings , Jer . 21.19 .

Recompencing according to the deeds and works of our own hands , Jer . 25.14 .

Babel to be rewared according to her works , Jer . 50.29 .

Eye for eye , tooth for tooth , was to be given &c. Exod . 21.24 .

Upon disobedience , all the like evils threatned , as good things received , Josh . 25 15.16

Such returns prayed for , Psal . 28.4 .

His eyes are upon all the sonnes of men , to give to every man according to his wayes , and all his doings , Ier . 32.19 .

Whatsoever a man sowes , that shal he reap also , Gal. 6.7 .

So much sorrow given unto Babylon , as she glorified herself and lived in pleasure , Rev. 18.7 .

Confusion of evill men prayed for , with double destruction , Jer . 17.18 .

The Lord is called the Lord God of recompence , Jer . 51.56 .

The righteousnes of the righteous shal bee upon him , and the wickednes of the wicked shal be upon him , Ezek 18.20

He casts us down by our own counsels , Iob 18.7 .

He catches us in a net by our own feet , Iob 18.8 .

Wisdome laughs at our destruction , as we refused her instruction , Prov. 1.24 .

False accusers , the mischief fais on themselves , Deut. 19.19 .

The wicked are to be taken in the divices which they have imagined , Psal . 10.2 .

They are taken in the pit which they digged , Psal . 7.15 .

They are enclosed in their own fat , Psal . 17.10 .

The wickeds sword entring into their own heart , Psal . 27.15 .

The wicked fall into that pit which they have prepared , Psal . 57 , 6.

Their own tongue falleth on themselves , Psal . 74.8 .

As they delight in cursing , & not blessing so it shall come upon them , Ps. 109.17 .

Compassers about the righteous , the mischief of their own lips shall cover them , Psalme 140.9 .

Wicked men fal into their own nets , whilest the righteous escape , Psal . 9.15 .

Wicked men seeking for bloud , lye in waite for their own lives , Pro . 1.18 ,

Despisers of good counsel eat the fruit of their own way , and are filled with their own devices , Prov. 1.31 .

We despising of Gods counsel , he also laughing at our destruction , Pro . 1.24 .

He will repay fury to his adversaries , according to their deeds , and recompence to his enemies , Isa . 51.18 .

The turning away of the simple , and prosperity of fools , slayes and destroyes them , Prov. 1.22 .

The wicked taken with his own iniquities and held with the cords of his own sins , Pr. 1.32

They fall by their own wickednesse , Pro . 11.5 .

More particularly , [ Like for like , Evil .

Haman preparing a gallows for Mordecai , was hanged thereon , Esth. 7.9 .

The bloody decree against the Jewes fals upon all their enemies , Esth. 1.9.25 .

Israels seventy years Captivity , was that the land might enjoy her Sabbaths , which they had taken away , 2 Chr. 36.21 .

Achan troubling Israel , so he is troubled , Josh . 36.21 .

Because the people would not wait to receive instruction , therefore they did wait on till he rose up to the prey , Zeph . 3.7 .

Adonibezeks thumbs cut off , as he cut off those of seventy Kings , Judg . 1.17 .

As Agag had made many mothers childles , so his mother made childlesse , 1 Sam . 15.33 .

The Gentiles as they refused to retain God in their knowledge : so given up unto a Reprobate mind , Rom. 1.28 .

Babylon must be so rewarded , as she rewarded others , Rev. 18.6 .

The serving of strange gods in a strange land , as they served such in their own land , Jer . 5.19 . and Jer . 16.13 .

Babylon as slaying , so falling by the slaine , Jer . 51.39 .

Ephraims Altars , so Altars his sin , Hos . 8.11

As Israel drove not out the Canaanites , so they not to be driven out , but to be thornes in their sides , Judg . 2.3

Spoilers not spoiled , and treacherous dealers not so dealt with , shall be unlookt for spoiled , and dealt treacherously with , Isa . 33.1 .

Forsakers of the Lord and preparers a Table for the troope , and furnishing of drink offerings unto that number , numbred therefore to the sword , and to bow downe to the slaughter for their rebellion , Isaiah 65.12 .

Burners of incense upon the mountaines , and blasphemers upon the hils , therefore having their former work measured into their bosome , Isa . 65.7 .

Idolaters , crying unto false gods not heard , therefore not saved in the time of their trouble , Jer . 11.12 False Prophets , prophecying falsly of Gods Judgements with deceived hearts , consumed by sword and famine , which they falsely prophecied of , and destruction falling on the people , Ier . 4.15.16 .

Israel polluted in her own gifts , Ezek . 10.36 .

Israels owne way recompensed on their own heads , Ezekiel 22.31 .

Israel removed and spoiled , because blood is in their hand , Ezek . 23.26 .

Because Israel not purged by God , she shall not be purged untill his fury rest upon him , Ezek . 24.13 .

Israel to be judged according to her doings and wayes . Ezek . 24.14

Edom greatly offending , by taking vengeance upon Israel , Gods hand laid upon Edom by Israel , according to his wayes to know his vengeance , Ezek . 25.14

The house of Israel endured , every one according to his wayes , Ezek . 36.19 .

Israel done unto according to their uncleannes , and transgressions , God hiding his face from them , Ezek . 39.24 .

Daniels persecutors devoured by the same lyons which spared him , Dan. 6.24 .

Ephraims glory turned unto shame for his sinning against God , Hos . 3.7 .

Israels own doings before Gods face , beset them about , Hos . 7.2 .

Ephraim sowing the winde , and reaping the whirle-winde , Hos . 8.7 .

Israel ashamed of his own counsell , Hos . 10.6 .

As Betharbell spoiled in the day of battel , where mothers with their children were dasht in pieces , so Bethel to do to Israel and his king , for their great wickednesse , Hosea 10.15 .

Because Israel refused to returne unto the land of Egypt , the Assyrian to be his King , Hos . 11.5 .

Israel devoured by the sword , because of his own counsels , Hos . 11.6 .

As Edom hath done so his reward to return upon his own head , Obad , 15.

That gathered of the hire of an harlot , returning to the hire of an harlot , Micah 1.7 .

The Caldeans spoil many nations , the remnant to spoile him , Hab . 2.8 .

The Lord of Hosts did with his people anciently according to their wayes and doings . Zach. 1.6 .

As God crying not heard ; so they crying not heard . Zach. 7.12 .

Jerusalem , stoning the Prophets and those who came to her , refusing to hear Christ , her house is left desolate unto her , Mat . 23.37.38 .

Despisers of Gods word , therefore cast forth into a strange land , to serve strange gods continually without any favour , Jer . 16.13 .

For driving away the Lords flock , and not visiting of them , therefore the evill of their doings visited upon them , Jer . 23.2 .

As the King of Babel served himselfe with Gods people , so many nations and great kings to serve themselves of them also , recompencing them according to their deeds and works , Jer . 25.13 , 14.

For not proclaiming of liberty to their brethren , as God commanded ; therefore a liberty proclaimed unto them to the sword to the pestilence , to the famine and captivitie , Ieremiah 34.17 .

Babel to be recompenced , and have done to her according to all that she hath done , Ier . 50.29 .

Babylon destroyed for the vengeance of his temple , Jer . 51.11 .

Babylon and all the inhabitants of Chaldea rendred all their evil that they have done in Zion , in their sight , Ier . 51.11 .

The violence done to the Church , and to her flesh , to be upon Babylon , Ier . 51.35 .

As Babylon hath caused the slain of Israel to fal , so at Babylon shal fal the slain of all the earth , Ier . 51.49

The Church prayes for the like of her punishments to come upon her persecutours , Lam . 1.29 . & 6.64 .

Israel not spared , but recompenced according to her wayes and abominations , Ezek . 7.3.9 .

The King and people done unto according to their way , and according to their deserts judged , Ezek . 7.27 .

Idolaters in heart setting up of idols , answered according to the multitude of their idols , Ezek . 14.4 .

Israels houses burnt with fire , and judgements executed upon her in the sight of many women , because of her whoredomes and abominations , Ezek . 16 41.

Israels way recompenced on her owne head , Ezek . 16.43 .

Israels oath and Covenant broken , recompenced upon her own head , Ezek . 17.19 .

Every one of the house of Israel to bee judged according to his wayes , Ezek . 18.30 .

Like for like , in Good for evill .

The righteous rewarded according to their righteousnesse , and recompenced according to the cleannesse of their hands , Ps. 18.20 .

With the pure hee wil shew himself pure , Ps. 18.26 .

A vertuous woman shal have of the fruit of her hands , Prov. 31.31 .

The taking of those Captives , unto whom Gods people were captives , Isa . 14.2 .

After the bread of adversity and the water of affliction , a sight of their Teachers with a voice behind them for direction , Isa . 30.20 .

For waste and desolate places in the land of destruction , those swallowing them up , shal be too narrow for the inhabitants , and swallowers up be farre away , Isa . 49.19 .

For lost children , those after given , complaining for want of place & room , whence comes admirotion at so great a change , Isa . 49.20 .

In stead of the thorn and the brier , the comming of the firre tree , and the myrtle tree , Isa . 55.13 .

The sons of them that afflicted the Church , coming bending before them , and those who despised us , bowing down at the soales of our feet , Isa . 60.14 .

In stead of forsaking hatred and desolation to be made an eternall excellency and the joy of many generations , Isa . 60.15 .

Mourners in Zion to have given them , for ashes , mourning , the Spirit of heavines , beautie , the oyle of joy , the garment of praise , and to be called trees of righteousnes , and the planting of the Lord for his glory , Isay 61.31 .

For shame , to have double , and for confusion , to rejoice in our po●tion , two double portions of joyes for our miseries , with everlasting joyes upon us , Isay 61.7 .

The Church professes the praises & loving kindnesses of the Lord , to render according unto his great goodnes , mercies , and according unto the multitude of his loving kindnesses bestowed , Isay 63.7 .

The captivity of his people returned when they do seek him with their whole heart , and gathered from out of all the Nations where in they were scattered , Ier . 29.14 .

He that scattered Israel gathering of him and keeping him as a herd doth his flock , Ier . 31.10 .

Like as he brings all the evill upon his people , so he wil bring unto them all the good promised them , Ier . 32.42 .

Comfort to Jerusalem , according to all the evil brought upon it , Ezek . 14.22 .

Her that halted made a remnant , and her that was cast afarre off , a strong Nation , and her that was driven out , and afflicted , gathered , Mic . 4.7 .

All who undoe the Church afflicted , her that halted , gathered , and her driven out gathered , and praise and fame in every land , wherein they have found shame , Zeph . 3.19

Israel as a curse among the Heathen , so saved and made a blessing , Zech . 8.12 .

As God thought to punish Israel when their fathers provoked him ; so again did he think , in those dayes , to do well unto Ierusalem and to the house of Iudah , Zechariah 8.13 .

Wee must doe to others as we wish them to do unto us , Matth . 7.12 .

Turbulent spirits ; therefore is judgement farre from them , &c , Isa . 59.9 .

XXV . Word of GOD .
Generals .

IT never returns in vain , but performs that for which it was sent , Isay 55.11 .

People like Sodome and Gomorrah , are commanded to hear it , Isa . 1.10 .

We ought as it were to eat Gods words , and to make them the rejoycing of our hearts , Ier . 15.6 .

His precepts should be our heritage for ever Psal . 119 106.

Men full of frailties and weaknesses , may keep Gods word , Iohn 17.6 .

The word must neither be added to , nor taken from Rev. 22.19

It should be our delight and our counsellour , Psal . 119.24 .

That which in this life we have , is but a taste , Psal . 34.8 .

In God , his word is to be praised , Psal . 56.4.10 .

It should bee our meditation all the day , Psal . 119.87 .

His precepts should be our heritage for ever Psal . 119.106 .

It should be read and meditated of day and night , rising , lying down , talked of by the way , Deut. 6.7 .

We should prevent the dawning and night-watches to meditate therein , Psal . 119.147 .

We must not adde thereto , lest we be reproved and found liars , Prov. 30.6 .

Obedience thereunto is all that God requires of us ,

To keep his Commandments , To love him ,

To serve him with all our heart and soule , Deut. 10.12 .

In our obedience and walking therein , there is a wildernesse as well as a Canaan-service — Deut. 12.8 , 9 , 10.

Man leaveth not by bred alone , but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God , Deut . 8.3 .

It should dwel in us richly in all wisdome , Col. 3.16 .

It is not bound , 2 Tim . 2.9 .

It came not by any private interpretation , but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the holy Ghost , 2 Pet . 1.21 .

It may bee kept with a little strength , Revel . 3.8 .

What .

It is truth , Psal . 119.151 . John 17.

It is the power of God unto salvation , to every one that believeth , Rom. 1.16 .

It is the sword of the Spirit , Ephes . 6.18 .

It is the way of truth Psal . 119.30 .

It is the Scripture of truth , Dan. 10.21 .

Use .

Thereby we may be kept from the paths of the destroyer , Ps. 17.4 .

In our oppressions , meditation therein comforts , Psal . 119.23 .

The word is our best delight , and precepts thereof our counsellors , Psal . 119.24 .

It is a helper in reproaches , Psal . 119.42 .

His precepts are the best songs in our pilgrimage , Psalm 119.54 .

Soundnesse therein preservs us from shame , Psalm 119.8 .

Jt keeps us from perishing in our affliction Psal . 119.92 .

It quickens us , Psal . 119.93 .

It brings understanding , Psal . 119.104 .

It is a lamp to our feet , and a light to our Paths , Psal . 119.105 .

The Commandment is a lamp , and the Law is light , &c. Prov. 6.23 .

It makes us wise unto salvation , 2 Tim . 3.17 .

It is profitable for doctrine , reproof , correction , and instruction in righteousnes , 2 Tim . 3.15 .

By obedience unto it , we live and prolong our dayes , Deut. 5.23 .

It is good to him that walks uprightly , Mic . 2.7 .

It tries us many times ere deliverance come , Psal . 105.19 .

It is a healer of our sinnes and our rebellions , Psal . 107.20 .

We thereby are kept from shame , Ps. 119.6 . Attended unto , it cleanseth our way , Ps. 19.9 .

It teaches us that God afflicts us in faithfulnes , Psalm 119.75 .

The hiding thereof in our hearts , keeps us from sinning against God , Psal . 119.11 .

It is the way to put away from us shame & rebuke , Psal . 119.22 .

By knowledge in the same we are enabled to talk of Gods wondrous works , Psal . 119.27 .

When our soul melteth for heavines , it is our best comforter , Ps. 119.28 .

Gods judgments laid before us , is the way to make us to choose the way of truth , Psalme 119.30 .

It teacheth us how to avoid the reproach of enemies , Psal . 119.12 .

In affliction it comforts and quickens , Psal 119.50 .

It keeps us from perishing in affliction , Ps. 119.94 .

Our steps ordered therein keeps us from the dominion of iniquity , Psal . 119.135 .

In anguish it should be our delight , Ps. ii9 . 123 .

We going astray are put in minde thereby how to recover our selves , Psal . 119 176.

It makes us to live , Deut. 5 33.

It forewarnes us , Psal . 19.

Power .

It roots out , puls down , destroys throws down , builds and plants Nations , Ier . 1.10 .

It sometimes is like a burning fire in the bowels , Jer . 20.9 .

God only speaks and it is done , Gen. 1.1 , 3. Psal . 33.9 .

Sometimes like new wine it may be ready to make one to burst , Iob 32.19 .

It runneth very swiftly , Psal . 147.15 .

It is like a fire and a hammer , Ier . 23.29 .

It is quick and lively , sharper then a two edged sword , piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul & spirit ,

And is a discerner of the thoughts of the heart , Heb . 4.12 .

It breaks the rock , Jer . 23.29 .

Continuance .

It is founded for ever . Ps. 119.152 .

It is clean and enduring for ever , Ps. 19.10 .

It is for ever setled in heaven , Psal . 119.85 .

Heaven and earth shall passe away , but it shall not passe away , Matth . 24.35 .

Every one of his righteous judgements endureth for ever , Ps. 119.160 .

Nature .

It is perfect , converting the soul , sure , making wise the simple , Ps. 19.7 .

His commandments are pure , enlightning the eyes , Ps. 19.8 .

His judgements are true and righteous altogether , Ps. 19.9 .

It is right , Ps. 33.4 .

It is upright , Psalm 119.137 .

It is very pure therefore to be loved , Psal . 119.140 .

All his commandements are faithfull . Psal . 119.86 .

Every word of God is pure , Prov. 30.5 .

Manner .

We must make haste and not delay to keep it , Psal . 119.60 .

It must be spoken without fear , Phil . 1.14 .

We ought not to receive it as the word of men , but as the word of God , which worketh effectually in believers , 1 Thes . 1.13 .

In obedience thereunto , we must not turn to the right hand , nor to the left , Deut. 5.32 .

It ought to bee treasured up in our heart , Deut. 11.18 .

It ought to be engrafted in us , Iam . 1.21

It ought to bee received with meeknesse , ibid .

We ought as it were to eat Gods words , and make them the rejoicing of our hearts , Jer . 15.6 .

Trials .

It is the Lord that giveth us power to speake a word in due time to him that is weary , Isa . 50 4.

The words of Gods Commandments should be in our hearts , Deut. 6.6 .

We should specially practise obedience to Gods word , after abundance of mercies received , Deut. 6.12 .

Then we are right in our obedience , when at all times our soules are broken , in longing for Gods righteous judgements , Psal . 119.20 .

When we are Companions of all such that feare God , and keep his Commandments , Psalm 119.163 .

Excellency .

They are all pure as silver tried in a furnace of earth purified seven times , Psal . 12.6 .

They are more to be desired , then gold , sweeter also then the hony and the hony combe , Psal . 19.10 .

His Testimonies are very sure , Ps. 95.5 .

It is better then thousands of gold and silver . Ps. 119.72 .

It is setled for ever in heaven . Ps. 119.89 .

It is broad beyond all perfection , Psalme 119.96 .

It is a good heritage , and may be the rejoicing of our heart , Ps. 119.111 .

It is wonderfull therefore to be loved , Psalme 119.129 .

It is the word of his righteousnesse , Ps. 119.123 .

It is magnified above all his Name , Ps. 138.2 .

Christ bears up all things by it , Heb . 1.3 .

It is the mysticall wisedome of God , which God hath ordained before the world to our glory , 1 Cor . 2.7 .

His words shal raise the dead . John 5.28 .

Therein we think to have eternall life , they testifie of Christ , John 5.39 .

Thereby we shall be judged at the last day , Rom. 2.16 . John 12.48

It is more to be desired then gold , then much fine gold . Psal . 19.10 , 11.

It is right , rejoicing the heart , Ps. 19.8 .

It is pure , enlightning the eyes , Psal . 19.8 .

It is sure , making wise the simple , Psal . 19.7 .

All his wayes are mercy and Truth to them that keep his Covenant and his Testimonies , Ps. 25.10 ,

His word and his Command finished all things to stand fast , Ps. 147.15 . Psal . 111.8

The law of his mouth is better then thousands of gold and silver , Ps. 119.72 .

It should be loved above gold , yea , above fine gold , Psal . 119.127 .

The entrance thereunto , giveth light and understanding to the simple , Psal . 119.130 .

By it the heavens were made , Psal . 33.6 .

It is a tryed word , 2 Sam . 22.31 .

Danger in neglecting it .

Those who despise it shall bee destroyed , Prov. 13.13 .

Not to keep Gods Commandements , is death , Prov. 19.17 .

When wee depart from God the fountain of living waters , then wee hew out unto our selves broken cisterns which can hold no water , Jer . 2.13 .

Their prayer abominable , who turne their ear from it , Prov. 28.9

Truth thereof .

He remembers his word to a thousand generations , Ps. 105.8 .

It is true from the beginning , Ps. 119.60 .

It is the Scripture of truth , Dan. 10.21 .

It is true and righteous altogether , Psal . 19.10 .

All his ways are mercy and truth , Ps. 25.10 .

His testimonies are very sure . Psal . 39.5 .

His truth reacheth to the clouds , Psalme 108.4 .

It is righteous and very faithfull , Psal . 119.138 .

All his Commandments are truth , Psal . 119.151 .

There shall nothing of all the word of the Lord fall to the ground 1 King . 10.10 .

It is the word of his righteousnesse , Psal . 119.23 .

Nothing of all his words by Moses fell to the ground , Josh . 21.22 .

Encouragements .

Such are blessed who keep his testimonies , & that seek him with their whole heart , Ps. 119.3 .

Those who keep the Commandment , keep their own soul , Prov. 19.16 .

Those who keep it , shall feel no evil thing , Eccles . 8.5 .

Such who hear it and do it , are of Christs neerest kindred , Luke 8.21 .

Our submission there unto is our wisdome and understanding before men , Deut. 4.6 .

Hearkning thereunto makes our peace like a river , our righteousnes as the waves of the sea ,

Our seed as the sand the off-spring of our bowels , like the gravell , with a lasting name , Isa . 48.14 .

God meets such who rejoyce in him , and work righteousnesse , Isa . 64.5 .

If Christs words abide in us , aske what wee will and hee will do it , Iohn 15.7 .

By obedience thereunto , wee become friends unto Christ , Iohn 15.24 .

Their praise endures for ever , Psal . 111.10 .

They are blessed that delight mightily in his Commandments , Ps. 112.1 .

Their seed shal bee mighty on the earth , Psal . 112.2 .

Such who love the same , shal have great peace , and nothing shal offend them , Psal . 119 165.

It is commanded for our good , and our children after us , that we may prolong our dayes upon the earth , Deut. 4.40 . Deut . 5.29 .

By obedience thereunto we increase mightily , Deut. 6.3 .

In keeping thereof , there is great reward , Psal . 19.11 .

It is our righteousnesse to obey all Gods Commandments , Deut 6.25 .

God is faithfull to keep mercy and Covenant with them to a thousand generations , who keep his Commandements , Deut. 7.8

By keeping of them we are loved , blessed , multiplied the fruit of our wombe , and of our goods blessed and fruitfull , Deut. 7.13 .

Thereby we are freed from noysome sicknesses , have our enemies destroyed , Deut. 6.16

It procures power to gather wealth , Deu . 8.18 .

It is the way to have God go before us like a devouring fire , to consume our enemies Deu . 9.3 .

It is the way to have seasonable raine , both first and latter raine , a seasonable gathering of the fruits of the ground , for the comfort of our beasts , Deut. 11.12 , 13.

It is the way to have long life , as heaven upon earth multiplied , Deut. 11.2 .

Obedience thereunto is the way to put the dread of us upon others , Deut. 11.25 .

It brings plenty of all sorts of blessings Deut . 28.3 .

We ought to be obedient to God , because it is our life , and the length of our dayes Deut . 30.20 .

This obedience is the way to make our way prosperous , and to have good successe in all things , Josh . 1.8 .

Attaining .

By prayer we come to have power to keep it , Psal . 119.5 .

God must open our eyes to see the wondrous things therein , Psal . 119.18 .

The lesse worldly we are , the more we shall understand Gods word , Psal . 119.19 .

God must make us to understand thē to make use of them , Ps. 19.27

Sin must be thrust out before the word can enter in . Ps. 119.29

Gods enlarging of the heart to runne the way of his Commandments , Psal . 119.32 .

By Gods teaching , we attaine unto it , Psalm 119.23 .

God must give us understanding to keep it with our whole heart , and to go in his paths , Psal . 119.34 .

If wee regard the word of God , wee must not regard vanity Psal . 119.37 .

God must stablish his word unto us , Psal . 119.38 .

By thinking on our wayes , we come to turn our feet to his Testimonies , Ps. 119.59 .

God must give understanding to learne Psal . 119.73 .

By abstaining from sinful courses , Ps. 119.101 ,

By binding our selves . to the performance thereof , Psal . 119.106 .

By abstaining from evil company , Psal . 119.115 .

By believing that all our wayes are before God , Psal . 119.168 .

By having recourse to , and seving out the New Covenant , Ier . 31.32 . Ier . 32.39 .

XXVI . Titles of Gods Word .

THe Law of God , Gen. 27.5 .

The Law of the Lord Prov. 20 17.

The Law of liberty , Iam . 1.15 .

The law of life , Ecles . 45.5 .

Law of faith , Rom. 3.27 ,

Law of Truth , Mal . 2.6 .

The Law of Moses , Iohn 8.2 .

The Spirit of life , Rom. 8.2 .

A perfect Law , Ps. 10.7 .

A Royal Law , Iam . 2.8 .

The language of Canaan , Isa . 19.18 .

A pure language , Zeph . 3 9.

The killing letter , 2 Cor . 3.9 .

Life and death , Pro . 4.22 .

The life of God Eph. 4.18 .

The life of lives , Deut. 32.47 .

The life of man , Pro . 20.27 .

The paths of life . Ps. 16.11 .

The fountain of life Prov. 14.27 .

The tree of life , Rev. 2.7 .

The water of life , Iohn 6.35 .

The Rod , Psal . 32.4 .

The Staffe , idem .

The Steps , Ioh 23.11

The Secrets , Psal . 25.14 .

The Statutes , Psal . 19.8 .

The Testimonies , Psal . 119.99 .

The Testament , Heb 8.9 .

The truth , Ps. 119.160 .

The Verity , Rom. 3.7 .

The voice , Psal . 67.2 .

The Vision , Num . 24.4 .

The will , 1 Cor . 2.7 .

The witnesse , 1 Joh . 5.9 .

The writings , Exo . 32.16 .

The works , idem .

Wisedome , Prov. 8.14 .

The breath of Gods lips , Isa . 11.1 .

The word of Gods lips , , Psal . 17.4 .

The secrets of Gods kingdom , Mat . 13.11 .

The sound of Gods voice Iohn 37.2 .

Thc wonders of Gods law , Psal . 119.18 .

The breath of Gods law , Psal . 33.6 .

The Iudgements , Psal . 119.13 .

The Spirit , Isa . 11.4

The Gospel of peace Eph. 1.9 .

The Gospel of Gods grace , Act. 20.24 .

The Gospel of God , Rom. 1.1 .

The arrows , Iob 6.4

The answer , Mic . 3.9 .

The bands , Ps. 2.3 .

The cords , idem .

The Breath , Job 37.10 .

The charge , 1 King . 2.3 .

The counsel , Act. 20.27 .

The deep things , 1 Cor . 2.10 .

The faith , Rom. 3 3

The finger , Exod . 31.18 .

The fulnesse , Eph. 3.19 .

The grace , 1 Pet . 4.10 .

The kingdom , Mat . 21.33 .

The mouth , Jer , 9.11

The oath , Deu . 29.12

The oracles , Acts 7.58 .

The Ordinances , Deut. 4.2 .

The protestation of God , Neh . 9.34 .

The paths , Mic . 6.9

The power , Rom. 1.6

The precepts , Psal . 119.93 .

The purpose , Jer . 49.20 .

The sword of Gods mouth , Prov. 2.16 .

Testimonies of Gods mouth , Psal . 119.88 .

Gods charge , Deut. 11.1 .

Gods counsels of old , Isa . 25.1 .

Gods comfort , Ps. 94.19 .

Gods doctrine , Gal 1.10 .

Gods face , Psal . 27.8 .

Gods gate , Psal . 118.10 .

Gods glory , Isa . 66.19 .

Gods judgements 1 King . 2.3 .

Gods message , Hag . 1.13 .

Gods speech , Deut. 32.2 .

Secrets , Amos 5.3

Statutes , 1 King . 2.3

Testimonies , idem .

Voice , Josh . 24.24 .

Way , Psal . 27.11 .

Word , Jer . 1.2 .

Yoake and band , Jer . 5.5 .

Good and Evill , Deut. 30.15 .

A good thing , Ro . 10.15 .

The good part , Luk . 10.42 .

A principall thing , Prov. 4.7 .

A hammer , Jer . 23.29

Health , Prov. 3.8 .

Saving health , Psal . 67.2 .

A healing medicine Jer . 30.15 , 16.

High sentences , Psal . 78.2 .

A holy knowledge , Eccles . 1.16 .

A holy thing , Mat . 7.6 .

Instructions , Pro . 4.13 .

The fathers instructions , , Prov. 1.8 .

The joy of the heart , Ier , 15.16 .

The judgements of the Lord , Ps. 119.98 .

Justice and equity , Prov. 1.3 .

The Key of heaven , Math . 16.19 .

The Key of Gods Kingdom , ibid .

The Key of knowledge , Luk . 11.52 .

Knowledge , Jer . 3.15 .

The knowledge of the truth , Heb . 10.26 .

The knowledge of God , Pro . 2.3 .

The knowledge of Gods wayes , Iohn 21.14 .

A lamp , Pro . 6.23

A Lanthorne , Prov. 6.25 .

The book of the Law , Josh . 1.8 .

The book of the Lord , Isa . 34.16 .

The book of life , 2 Kings 22.8 .

A Buckler , Ps. 9.1 , 4

A Candle , Mark 4.21 .

A Candlestick , Rev. 2 , 5.

Christs yoake , Mat . 11.29 .

Comfort , Psal . 119.50

The Commandment of God , Ps. 119.68 .

A holy commandement , 2 Pet . 2.21 .

A large commandemen , Psal . 119.96 .

A pure Commandment , Psal . 19.8 .

A new Commandement . 1 John 2.18 .

The Covenant of the Lord , Deut . 29.9 .

The Tables of the Covenant , Deut. 9.9 .

Counsel , Ier . 23.22

A Counsellour , Ps. 119.24 .

A Crowne , Eccles . 1.21 .

A discerner of the thoughts , Heb . 4.12 .

The doctrine of the Apostles , Act. 7.41 .

The doctrine of the Lord , Act. 13.12 .

The doctrine of Christ , 2 John 9.

Good doctrine , Pro . 4.2 .

Sound doctrine , 2 Tim 4.3 .

Wholesome doctrine , ibid .

The Arme of the Lord , Isa . 53.1 .

The Armor of God , Eph. 6.13 .

The Armor of righteousnesse , 2 Cor . 6.11 .

The Armor of light Rom. 13.12 .

A blessing and a curse , Deut. 11.26 .

Bread Isa . 55.2 .

Bread of sincerity , 1 Cor . 1.8 .

Bread of truth , ibid .

Divine inspiration , 1 Tim . 3.16 .

The eyes of the Lord , Prov. 22.12 .

Eye-salve , Rev. 3.18

Faith , Gal. 1.23 .

The door of faith , Act. 14.27 .

A shield of faith , Eph. 6.16 .

Faithfulnesse , Isaiah 25.1 .

The fear of the Lord , Prov. 10.27 .

The fountaine of wisedome , Eccles . 1.5 .

The fountain of life , Pro . 14.27 .

A Garment , Psal . 45.8 .

Glory , Prov. 22.4 .

A glorious Gospel , 1 Tim . 1.11 .

The Gospel of the . Kingdome , Matth 24.14 .

The Gospel of Christ Rom. 1.16 .

The Gospel of the Son , Rom. 1.9 .

The light of our pathes , Ps. 119.105 .

The light of the Lord , Prov. 10.27 .

The light of Gods countenance , Ps. 67.1

The light of men , Iohn 1.4 .

The light of the living , , Iob 33.3 .

The Armor of light Rom. 13.12 .

A marvellous light , 1 Pet . 2.9 .

A true light , 1 Ioh . 2.8 .

Marrow , Pro . 3.8 .

Meat , Iohn 6.17 .

A portion Luk . 12.42

Strong meat , Heb . 5.12 .

Spiritual meat , 1 Cor . 10 , 3.

Milke , 1 Cor . 3.2 .

The ministration of condemnation , 2 Cor . 3.4 .

The ministration of righteousnesse , ibid .

The mothers teaching , Prov. 1 , 8.

The mystery of the Kingdome of heaven , Matth . 13.11 .

The mystery of godlinesse , 1 Tim . 16.

The mystery of God , Christ , Col. 2.2 .

The mystery of the father , ibid .

The mystery of faith , 1 Tim . 1.9 .

Spirituall gifts , Rom 1.11 .

Spiritual drink , 1 Cor . 10.3 , 4.

Spiritual meat , ibid .

Statutes of life Ezek . 33.4 .

Statutes of the Lord , Psal . 19.8 .

Statutes of Israel , Psal . 81.4 .

Helmet of salvation , Eph. 6.17 .

The shield of salvation , 2 Sam . 26.36 .

The Wels of salvation , Isa . 12.3 .

The way of God , Ps. 27.11 .

The way of Gods Testimonies , Psalme 119.14 .

The way of holines , Isa . 35.8 .

The way of judgement , Prov. 6.8 .

The way of life , Pro . 6.23 .

The way of righteousnes , Isa . 58.2 .

The way of peace , Luke 1.79 .

The way of wisedome , Prov. 4.11 .

A good way , 1 Sam . 12.23 .

A Narrow way , Matth . 7.13 .

A perfect way , Psal . 10.1 , 2.

A straight way , Act. 13.10 .

An uncorrupt way , Psal . 18.30 .

Sound wisedome , Prov. 8.14 .

Weapons of a Christian , 2 Cor . 10.4 .

White raiment , Rev. 3.18 .

The word of the Covenant , Jer . 11.3 .

The word of Exhortation , Acts 13.15 .

The word of Christ , Col. 3.19 .

The word of good , doctrine , 1 Timothy 4.6 .

The word of grace , Acts. 20.32 .

The word of Gods mouth , Psal . 78.1 .

The word of faith , Rom. 10.8 .

The word of knowledge , Prov. 1.2 .

The word of life , Phil . 2.16 .

The word of this life Acts 5.20 .

The words of the Law , Deut. 31.24 .

The word of the holy One , Job 6.10

The word of meeknesse , Psal . 45.4 .

The word of prophecie , Rev. 1.3 .

The word of the Prophets , Act. 3.27 .

The word of Reconciliation , 2 Cor . 5.9 .

The word of the Gospel , Acts 15.7 .

The word of sobernesse , Acts 26.25 .

Word of truth , idem .

The word of God , Ier 1.2 .

A wholesome word Tit . 2.8 .

A true word , Rev. 22.6 .

A sure word , 2 Pet . i . 9.

A straight word , Prov. 8.9 .

A right word , Psal . 33.4 .

A pure word , Psal . 12.6 .

A powerfull word , Heb . 4.12 .

A precious word , 1 Sam . 3.1 .

A plain word , Pro . 8.9 .

A pleasant word , Eccles . 12.10 .

A mighty word , Heb . 1.3 .

A lively word , Heb . 4.12 ,

A faithfull word , Rev. 22.6 .

A comfortable word Zach. 1.13 .

Gods words , Ezek . 16.1 .

An engrafted word , Jam . 1.21 .

Right statutes , Psal . 19.8 .

The strength of all things , Wisd . 10.12 .

Assured strength , Prov. 14.26 .

A Song , Deut. 31.19 .

A new Song , Psal . 40.3 .

The Supper of the Lamb , Rev. 19.9 .

A great Supper , Luk . 14.16 .

A sword against Sathan , Heb . 4.12 .

The sword of the Spirit , Eph. 6.17 .

A two edged sword , Heb . 4.12 .

A talent , Mat . 25.15 .

The treasure of wisdome and knowledge , Col. 2.3 .

Thunder , Job 37.5 .

A trumpet , Jer . 6.17 .

Tidings of salvation , Luke 2.10 .

Glad tidings of peace Isa . 52.7 .

Good tidings of peace , Rom. 10.13 .

Good glad tidings , Isa . 40.9 .

Understanding , Joh . 15 , 16.

Chains for the neck Prov. 1.9 .

A crown of glory , Prov. 4.9 .

The dew , Deut. 32.2

A great deep , Psal . 36.6 .

A draw net , Matth . 13.49 .

Fire burning , Jer . 10 9. Mat . 7.16 .

Frontlets , Deut. 6.8

Grapes , Mat . 7.16 .

A glasse , Jam . 23.

Gold tryed , Psalm 19.10 .

Garments smelling , of Myrrhe , Aloes , and Cassia , Psal . 45.8 .

Hysop , Psal . 51.7 .

Honey and honey-combe , Psal . 19 , 10.

An heritage , Psal . 119.111 .

Leaven hide in meale , Mat . 13.3 .

The light of the world Rom. 13.12 .

Light shinning in darknes , 2 Pet . 1.19 .

Merchandises of silver , Prov. 3.14 .

Mighty mountaines Psal . 36.6 .

New cloth , Mat . 9.16

New wine , idem .

Oyle and ointment .

The pool of Bethesda John 5.2 .

A plough , Luk . 9.62

Rain and showres , Deut. 32.2 .

Silver tryed in the fire , Psal . 12.6 .

A sickle , Rev. 14 15

A shield and buckler , Psal . 91.4 .

A starre , Mat . 2.2 .

Hidden treasures , Luke 16.11 .

Waters stil and deep , Ezek . 34.18 .

Waters and Wine , Isa . 55.1 .

The foure winds of the earth , Rev. 7.17 .

A message , 1 Joh . 5.5 .

A Net , Hos . 7.12 .

Ointment , Isa . 1.6 .

An Ornament of grace , Prov. 1.9 ,

Paths to walk in , Psal , 27.11 .

The old paths , Jer . 6.16 .

Right paths , Ps. 27.11

Pastures , John 9.10 .

Good pasture , Ezek . 34.18 .

Green pasture , Psal . 23.2 .

A pearle , Mat . 7.6 . Peace , Rom. 14.17 .

A Pleasant Garden , Eccles . 40 ▪ 47.

The Prophets report , Isa . 53.1 .

Profound deepnes , Eccles . 7 , 26.

Riches , Prov. 22.4 .

Unsearchable riches , Eph. 3.8 .

Rest , Matth . 11.24 .

Refreshing Rest , Isa . 28.12 .

Strength , Psal . 105.5 .

The Helmet of salvation , Eph. 6.17 .

The shield of salvation , 1 Sam . 26.36 .

The wels of salvation , Isa . 12.3 .

A Sanctuary , Ps. 73.17 . Scripture , Act. 1.16 .

Scriptures of truth , Dan. 10.11 .

Scriptures of the prophets , Rom. 16.26 .

Holy Scriptures , Rom 1.2 .

The secrets of the kingdome , Mat . 13.11

Seed , Luke 8.11 .

Immortal seed , 1 Pet . 1.23 .

The savour of life , 2 Cor . 2.16 .

The savour of death Idem .

The searcher of the bowels , Pro , 20.27 .

A shield , Ps. 91.4 .

The Spirit , 2 Cor . 3.6 .

XXVII . Truth of GOD .
Generals .

HE is not as man , that he should lie , nor as the son of man that he should repent : Hath he said it and spoken it , and shall not he make it good ? Num . 23.19 .

All his paths are mercy and truth to such as keep his covenant and testimony Psal . 25.10 .

His righteousnesse is like the great mountains , &c. Ps. 36.6 .

His right hand is ful of righteousnesse , Psal . 48.10 .

It is great unto the clouds , Psal . 57.10 .

His faithfulnesse is established in the heavens , Psal . 89.2 .

He hath commanded his covenant for ever , Psal . 111.9 .

He keepeth truth for ever , Ps. 146.6 .

He must be true and every man a lier , Rom. 3.4 .

He is true , 2 Cor . 1.18

He is faithfull who hath promised , Hebr . 10.23 .

Christ is the true God Eternall life , 1 Joh . 5.20

He is holy and true , Rev. 3.7 .

Just and true are Gods wayes , Rev. 15.3

His judgements are true and righteous , Rev. 19.2 .

Wee were begotten by the word of truth , Iam . 1.18 .

He is most just , Iob 34.17 .

None is like unto him , and his faithfulnes round about him , Psal . 89.8 .

His mercy and truth go hand in hand , Psal . 57.3 .

The Law is the truth Psal . 119 143.

In Christ mercy and truth are met together , Righteousnes and peace kisse each other , ps . 89 i0

Truth , righteousnes and meeknesse joine in Christ , Ps. 45.4 .

He hath sworn , that as he thinks of things , so all things must come to passe , Isa . 24.

We should worship Gods name , because of his mercy and truth .

His word being magnified above all his Name , Psalme 138.2 .

His mercy is great unto the Heavens , and his faithfulnesse unto the clouds , Psal . 57.10 .

All his Commandements are truth , Psalm 86.15 .

He is plenteous in mercy and truth , Psal . 86.15 .

Mercy and truth go before his face , Psalm 89.15 .

The works of his hands are verity and judgement , Psal . 111.7 .

His testimonies are very sure , Ps. 93.5 .

He swore in his truth not to fail David , Psal . 89.38 .

He is the faithfull God , Deut . 32.4 .

His words be true , 2 Sam . 7.28 .

His faithfulnesse and salvation declared , Ps. 40.10 .

His works are all truth . Dan . 4.27 .

Christ taught the way of truth , Mark 12.14 .

He who sent Christ is true , John 10.41 .

Christ is the truth , John 14.6 .

His Spirit is a Spirit of truth , John 14 . i7 .

God is the only true God , Iohn 17.3 .

His judgments against sinners is according to truth , Rom. 22.

God is faithfull , 1 Cor . 1.9 .

The Word is the Word of truth , Ephes . 1.13 .

The Gospel is the word of truth , Col. 1.4 . 2 Tim . 2.15 .

God is gracious and righteous , Psal . 116.5 .

Gods testimonies are righteous and very faithfull , Psalme 119.138 .

The foundation of the Lord standeth sure , 2 Tim . 2.19 .

God is the true God and everlasting life , 1 John 5.20 .

Continuance .

His words come to passe for ever , he doth not things without cause , Ezek . 14.22 .

His counsel endureth for ever , the thoughts of his heart to a thousand generations , Ps. 34.11 .

His righteousnesse endureth for ever , Ps. 11.3 .

His truth endureth for ever , Ps. 117.2 .

His faithfulnesse is unto all generations , Ps. 119.89 . see Psalm 100.5 .

The righteousnesse of his Testimonies are for everlasting , Psal . ●9 . 144 .

His faithfulnesse and mercy are continued , Ps 99.24 .

It endureth to all generations for ever , Ps. 111.3 . Ps. 119.90 .

Trials .

He desires truth in the inward affections , Ps. 31.6 .

It is our shield and buckler , Ps. 91.5 .

When we know it , it makes us free , Iohn 8.32 .

We seal that God is true , receiving of Christs testimony , Iohn 3.33 .

We ought to give glory to God for his mercy and his truths sake , Psal . 115.1 .

All his workes are done in truth and uprightnesse , Ps. 111.8

The word is the word of his righteousnesse , Ps. 119.123 .

God is the true God and everlasting life , 1 John 5.20 .

He is abundant in kindnesse and truth , Exod . 34.6 .

He is the Lord God of truth , therefore our spirits are committed into his hands , Ps. 31.5 .

His mercy is in the heavens , and his faithfulnesse reacheth unto the clouds , Ps. 36.5 . & 10.4 .

Hearing is begged from Gods faithfulnes Psal . 143.1 .

Christ was a minister of the Circumcision for the truth of God to confirm the promises , Rom. 15.8 .

Christs undertaking the office of the Mediator , was ; that he might be a merciful and a faithful high priest in things concerning God Heb . 2.14 .

His righteousnes is an everlasting righteousnesse , and his law is truth , Psal . 119.142 .

The anointing which is from above , which teacheth us all things , is truth and no lie , 1 Joh . 2.7 .

The Spirit is a witnesse of our justification and sanctification , because he is the truth , 1 John 5.6 .

Christs coming into the world was , that hee might bear witnesse to it , John 18.32 .

His counsels of old are faithfulnesse and truth , Isa . 25.1 .

Strengthening Promises .

That he will be mindfull of his Covenant , Pfal . 111.1 .

That he keeps Covenant and mercy with his servants , 1 Kings 8.23 .

That he will not forsake the Covenant of the Fathers which hee sware unto them , Deut. 4.21 .

That hee keepeth truth for ever , Psalme 146.6 .

That though we beleeve not , yet abideth he faithfull , he cannot deny himselfe .

That the Lord is not slack concerning his Promise , as we count slacknesse , but is long-suffering to us ward , 2 Pet . 3.9 .

That his promise shall be performed because hee is faithfull , Isa . 49.7 .

He speaks and will do it , Ezek . 22.14 .

That heaven & earth shall passe away , but his word shall not passe away , Mat . 24.35 .

That it is easier for heaven and earth to passe away , rather then for one Title of the law to fail , Luk . 17.19 .

That he who calleth is faithfull , who will also do it , whatsoever hee hath promised , 1 Thess. 1.24 .

That he is faithful who will stablish us , and keep us from evill , 2 Thes . 2.3 .

That he is faithfull who hath promised . Heb . 10.23 .

Experiences .

He remembred his mercy and his truth to the house of Israel , Ps. 98.3 .

He hath remembred his Covenant for ever , the words which hee hath commanded to a thousand generations , Psal . 105.8 .

His faithfulnesse is remembered unto all generations , Ps. 89.1 .

He remembered his holy promise unto Abraham his servant ,

And he brought forth his people with joy , and his chosen with gladnesse , Psal . 105.42

God remembred his Covenant , and repented , and forgave his people many and many a time , Psal . 106.44.45 .

Abrahams servant blessed God for his truth , Gen. 24.7 .

Gods mercy and truth , not taken away from Solomon , Psal . 89.24 .

His truth to Abraham acknowledged , Nehem . 9.9 .

His faithfulnesse praised in the Congregation of the Saints , Psal . 89.5 .

Nothing of all hee promised by his servant Moses failed , but all came to passe , Iosh . 1.13

He gave the land which he sware to their fathers , Josh . 21.24 .

Their failed nought of any good thing , which the Lord had promised to his people , Josh . 21.43 . and 23.14 .

God let none of Samuels words fal to the ground , 1 Sam . 3.19 .

All his promises are kept to Israel , 1 King . 8.25 .

Nothing of all his threatnings fal to the ground , 1 King 10.10 .

All the things which John spake of Christ were true , Ioh . 10.41 .

All his promises made to David accomplished , 2 Chr. 5.15 .

Cyrus was stirred up to fulfill his word , Ezra . 1.1 .

Iehoram was spoiled because of Gods promises to David , 2 Chr. 21.7 .

Christ as God hath promised , was incarnate in the fulnesse of time , Gal. 4.4 .

All things fore-typified of Christs incarnation , sufferings and death , were all finished ere his Assention , when on the Crosse he cried out it is finished , Mat . 27.

XXVIII . Love of GOD .
Generals .

IF any man love God the same is known of him , 1 Cor . 6.3 ,

We love him because he loved us first , 1 Joh 4.19 .

The eye hath not seen , the eare heard , neither hath it entred into the heart of man , &c. 1 Cor . 1 , 2.

God is love , and hee that dwelleth in love , dwelleth in God , and God in him , 1 Joh . 4.16 .

Whom God loves , he loves unto the end , Joh . 13.1 .

Gods love to us ought to make us to love the brethren , 1 John 4.11

Gods love to us is such , that nothing past , present or to come , can separate us from the love of God in Iesus Christ , Rom. 8.29 .

He loveth the stranger in giving him food and raiment , Deu . 10.8

God hath bestowed such love upon us , that we should be called the sonnes of God , 1 Joh . 2.1 .

Trials .

Whom the Lord loveth he chastiseth , and scourgeth every sonne whom he receiveth , Heb . 12.6 .

Who so keepeth Christs word in him , verily is the love of God perfected , and hereby we know that we are in him , 1 Iohn 2.5 .

Gods love appeareth in that Christ laid down his life for us , 1 Iohn 3.16 .

His love dwels not in such who have not compassion of their poor brethren , 1 Iohn 3.17 .

Herein Gods love appeared , not that we loved him , but that he loved us , and gave Christ to be a propitiation for our sins , 1 Iohn 4.10 .

Whom God loves he rebukes , that they may be zealous and amend , Rev. 3.19 .

He that hath much love to God , it argues much forgivenes from God , Luke 7.47 .

God loves us when we love Christ , and believe that he came out from God , Iohn 16.27

Who so keeps his word , in him is the love of God perfited , hereby we know that we are in him , 1 Iohn 2.5

Christ hath loved us , even as the father hath loved him , &c. Iohn 15.9

It is Christs Commandement to love one another even as he hath loved us , Ioh . 15.12

So he loved the world that he gave his onely begotten Son for it , to bring us to everlasting life , Iohn 3.16 .

Hereby the love of God is known to us , because he laid down his life for us , 1 Iohn 3.16 .

The manifestation of his love to us is seen , because that he hath sent his only begotten Sonne into the world , that wee might live through him , 1 Ioh . 4.9

He that dwelleth in love , dwelleth in God , and he in him , 1 Iohn 4.16 .

This is the love of God , that we keep his commandments , which are not grievous , 1 Ioh . 4.20 .

Nature .

It is a free love and a healing love , Hos . 14.4

It is an everlasting love causing him with mercy to draw us , Ier . 31.3 .

It is a constant love continuing unto the end , Iohn 13.1 .

It is such a love which made him to wash away our sinnes in his own blood , Rev. 1.15 .

Cause .

His own free love without any deserving on our part , Deut. 7.7 .

Attaining .

By Gods quickning of us , when we were dead in sins , together with Christ , Eph. 2.4 , 5

The Fathers love in calling us the sons of God , 1 Iohn 1.3 .

Gods circumcising of the heart to love him with all our heart and soul that we might live , Deut. 30.6 .

By shedding his love abroad in our hearts by the holy Ghost , Rom. 5.5 .

Keeping .

By keeping his commandements we shall abide therein , even as Christ hath kept his Fathers commandments , and abideth in his love , Iohn 15.10 .

By being built up in our most holy faith and praying in the Holy Ghost , Jude 20 , 21.

By Christs constant declaration and manifestation of his Name unto us , &c. John 17.26 .

XXIX . Voice of GOD .

BLessings shal overtake us if we heare it , curses , if not , Deut. 28.2 .

Sin makes us to flee from it and be afraid , Gen. 3.10 .

God doth more delight in obedience there unto then in sacrifices , 1 Sam . 15.22 .

One slain by a lion for not obeying it , 1 Kings 18.11 .

God thundreth mervellously therewith , Iob 37.4 .

It is upon the waters , Psal . 29.3 .

It is powerful ful of majesty , Ps. 29.4 .

It was so terrible at giving of the Law , it could not be endured , Heb . 12.19 .

It breaketh the cedars , divideth the flams of fire ,

Shaketh the wildernesse , Ps. 29.5 , 6.

It maketh the hinds to calve , Ps. 29.9 .

It discovereth the forrests , Ps. 29.9 .

It melts the earth , Ps. 46.6 .

It is a mighty voice , Ps. 68.33 .

Hardnesse of heart hinders us from hearing thereof , Psalme 95.7 .

The waters flie at the voice of his thunder , Isa . 30.31 .

At the uttering thereof there is a multitude of waters in the heavens Ier . 51.16 .

It must be obeyed Deut. 13.4 .

He thunders from heaven when he utters his voice , 2 Sam . 22.14 .

At giving the Law was a voice with no similitude , Deut. 4.12 .

Christ knocks at the door of our heart , and wil come in , if any man wil hear his voice , Rev. 3.20 .

It hath a great noise at its out going , Iob 37.2 .

The great day of the Lord hath a voice , Zeph . 1.14 .

Riding on the heavens which were of old , he sends forth his voice , and that a mighty voice , Ps. 68.33 .

It is the voice of the Lord that rendreth recompence to his enemies , Isay 66.6 .

The sound of the Cherubims was heard even as the voice of the Almighty God , Ezek 10.5 .

The terror of God . by the creature marching at Gods command is said to be his voice , Ioel 2.11 .

When he uttereth his roaring voice , the inhabitants of the earth must mourne and the earth wither , Amos 1.2 .

Christs sheep heare his voice , Iohn 10.37 .

Every one that is of the truth , heareth his voice , John 18.37 .

Dead souls at hearing of his voice shal live , John 5. ●5 .

At hearing thereof our hearts should not be hardned , Heb . 3.7 . & 4.7 .

It shook the earth , Heb . 12.37 .

It comes from an excellent glory , 2 Pet . 1.17 .

XXX . The picture of the Wrath of GOD , anatomized in 32. Heads .
Generals .

ANger is not in God , Jer . 3.12 .

In wrath God remembers mercy , Heb . 3.2 .

None knoweth the power of his wrath , for according to his power , so is his anger , Psal . 9.11 .

His wrath from heaven is revealed against all ungodlines and unrighteousnes of men , who with-hold the truth in righteousnes , Rom. 1.18 .

He many times turns away his anger , and stirs not up all his wrath , Psal . 106.45 .

His wrath burns like fire , Heb . 12.29 .

His wrath burnes into the bottome of hell ,

Consumes the earth with her increase .

And sets on fire the foundations of the mountains , Deut. 32.22 .

It caused the rent of the ten Tribes , and removed them for ever into bondage , 2 Kings 17.18 .

The Saints may be in that case , as to cry out to be hidden from it in the grave , until it be overpast , Iob 13.14 .

The hypocrites in heart , heaps up wrath , Iob 36.13 .

God speaks to the wicked in his wrath ,

And vexes them in his sore displeasure , Ps. 2.5 .

When his wrath is never so little kindled , they are blessed that trust in him , Ps. 2.12 .

God is angry with the wicked every day , Psal . 7.11 .

The way to cease anger is to turn to God , Psal . 85.3 , 4.

His wrath may lie heavy upon his deare children being assaulted with all his waves , Psal . 88.7 , i6 .

The expectation of the wicked is wrath , Prov. 11.23 .

The foundations of the heavens move at his wrath , 2 Sam . 22.8 .

His wrath consumes like stubble , Exod . 15.7 .

He causes his fury to come forth like fire , to burn unquenchably , Jer . 4.4 .

It rules over the wicked with a mighty hand , and with an outstretched arme , and fury powred out , Ezek . 20.24 .

He in wrath straitens the steps of our strength , and

Causeth our owne Counsels to pull us down , Iob 8.7 .

GENERALS . On the Body effects of Wrath .

In our ease to bee broken asunder , Job 16.12 .

His filling us with wonderfull plagues , Exod . 3.20 .

His making us cursed in our coming in , and in our comming forth , Deut. 28 19.

His sending on us wonderfull & unheard of plagues of long continuance , even all of Egypt , Deut . 28.59 .

His rejoicing to poure plagues upon us , Deut. 28.63 .

His heaping up mischiefs , and sending plagues upon us , Deut. 32.23 .

His suffering us to be so afflicted , as not to swallow our spitle , Job 7.19 .

His causing terrors to affright us on every side

Driving us to our feet , Job . 18.11 .

His making of our successors astonished at our punishments ,

As they who lived with us were affrighted by them , Job 18.20 .

To have terrors take hold of us as waters ,

And his causing his tempest to steal us away in the night , Job 27.20

His casting us into the mire , so

As we become like dust & ashes , Job 30.3

His raining of snares fire and brimstone , and a horrible tempest upon us , Psal . 11.6 .

His making of us a fiery oven ,

And his swallowing of us up in his wrath .

Fire to devoure us , Psal . 21.9 .

His bowing of us , and troubling of us greatly ,

His making us to go mourning all the day long , Ps. 38.6 .

His making of us feeble and sore broken , Ps. 38.8 .

His making of us halt , having sorrow continually before us , Ps. 38.17 .

His making innumerable evils to compasse us about , Ps. 40.12 .

His plaguing of us all the day long , and

His chastening of us every morning , Ps. 73.14 .

His making of us become like a bottle in the smoak , Ps. 119.83 .

His making our punishments becom greater then the sin of Sodome , which was overthrown in a moment , Lam . 6.4 .

His overthrowing us , and compassing us with his net , Job 19.6 .

His causing his arrows to stick fast in us ,

His hand to presse us sore , Ps. 38.2 .

His consuming us by a blow of his hand , Ps. 39.14 .

His fierce wrath going over us ,

His terrors cutting us off , Ps. 88.16 .

His causing his whirlwind go out against us in fury .

His casting down our beauty from heaven to earth , so

As hee remembreth not his footstool , Lam . 2.1 .

His turning his hand against us all the day , Lam . 3.3 .

His building against us , and his compassing us about with gall and travell , Lam . 3.5 .

His being unto us as a Beare lying in wait ,

As a Lion in secret places , Lam . 3.10 .

His bending his bow against us ,

And his making us the mark of his arrow , Lam . 3.12 .

His being to us as a lion , & as a young lion , to teare and destroy without any rescue , Hos . 5.15 .

His multiplying our wounds without ceasing and

His breaking us with a tempest , Job 9.16 .

His making of us fal one upon another , as upon a sword , when none pursueth , Levit . 26.37 .

His making us to be like a leafe driven to and fro , and like dry stubble , Job 13.25 .

His making trouble and anguish prevail against us as a King ready to the battell , Job 14.26 .

Our not feeling of quietnesse , nor saving of that we desire , Job 20.20 .

His making of us in the midst of our sufficiencie be in straits ,

Every hand of the wicked being against us Iob 20.10 .

To have our wounds stink and corrupt , Psal . 38.5 .

To be Close beset behinde and before , Ps. 139.5 .

To be covered with a cloud in Gods anger ,

To have our beauty cast down from Heaven to earth , Lam . 2.1 .

His pulling us in pieces , and turning aside our wayes , to make us desolate . Lam . 3.11 .

His filling us with bitternesse , and making us drunk with wormewood .

EFFECTS . Thereof more particularly on the body .

To be smitten with a Consumption : Feaver , Inflammation Extreame burning , with the sword , blasting , mildew , until we perish Deut. 28.22 .

To be smitten with the botch of Egypt , incurable Emerods , scabs itch , Deut. 28.27 .

To grope at noone day , like a blind man in darknesse , Deut. 28.29 .

To be burnt with hunger , and devoured with burning heat , and bitter destruction .

To have the teeth of beasts sent upon us ,

And the poyson of serpents of the dust , Deut. 32.24 .

To be poured out as milk and curdled as cheese , Iob . 10.10 .

To have witnesse renewed against us ,

And to have indignation upon us ,

To have changes of warre against us , Iob 10.7 .

To be broken with breach upon breach ,

To have God runne upon us like a giant , Iob 16.14 .

To have all our members as a shadow , Iob 17.17 .

To have our strength hunger-bitten , Iob 18.12

To have a fire not blown consuming us , Iob 20.26 .

To have evill come upon us , when we expect good , and

Darknesse when we expect light , Iob 30.26

To be spoke unto by God in his wrath , and

Vexed in his sore displeasure , Ps. 2.5 .

To be broken with a rod of iron , and

Dasht in peeces like a potters vessel , Ps. 2.9 .

To be made as the fat of lambs , and

Consumed away like smoak , Psal . 37.20 .

To be cast down and not able to rise up , Ps. 36.12 .

To have our root rottennesse ,

And our blossome to grow up as dust ,

As fire devouring stubble and chaffe , Isa . 5 14.

To be melted and tryed , Ier . 9.9 .

The breaking in peeces of men and women , young men and maids ,

Shepheard and flock ,

Captives and rulers ,

Husbandmen & oxen Jer . 22.23 .

To have our young men and old lie in the street , Lam . 2.21 .

To have a fire come from the midst of us to devour us , Ezek . 28.18 .

His casting of our carcases upon our idols

So his soul to abhor us , Lev . 26.30 .

His suffering of us to bee stoned to death , Deut. 21.21 .

To have our carcases meat unto all the fouls of the air , and beasts of the field ,

Having none to drive them away , Deut. 28.26 .

To be left few in number of a great multitude , Deut. 28.59 .

To be brought into bondage , and sold for

Bondmen , and

Bondwomen , Deut. 28.68 .

To go away by the breath of our mouths , Job . 14.30 .

To have our light put out ,

And the spark of our fire not shine , Job 18.5

To have destruction ready at our sides , and

The first borne of Death to devoure our strength , Job 13.18 .

To perish for ever like our dung , Job 20.7

To flie away like a dream , and

Not to be found ; and

Chased away like a vision of the night , Job 20.8 .

To suck the poison of asps , and

The vipers tongue to slay us , Job 20.17 .

To have the Heaven reveal our iniquity ,

The earth to rise up against us .

HEAD .

To be stript of glory ,

And to have our crown taken from our head , Job . 19.9 .

To have our mischief and wicked dealing returne upon our owne head and pates , Psalm 7.7 , 16.

To have sackcloth and ashes , with baldnes brought upon all heads and loins , Amos 8 , 10.

To have head and taile , branch and root , cut off in one day , Isa . 9.14 .

His continuall whirlwind which shal fal upon our heads , Jer . 30.32

To be consumed by the breath of our nostrils Job 4.9 .

FACE .

To have our faces foul with weeping ,

And the shadow of death upon our eye-lids Job 16.16 .

To bee filled with wrinckles , Iob 16.8 .

EYES .

To have our eyes dim with sorrow , Iob 17.7

To have eyes consumed with grief , Ps. 6.7 .

To heve our strength faile ,

And the light of our eyes to go from us , Ps. 38.10 .

To have our eyes fail with tears , Lam . 2.11 .

EARES .

To have a dreadfull sound into our eares , Iob 14.21 .

TEETH .

To break our teeth with gravel stones ,

To cover us with ashes , Lam . 3.16 .

To have our flesh in our teeth ,

Our teeth in our hand , Iob 13.14 .

NECK .

His taking us by the neck and shaking us in peeces , Iob 16.12 .

BOWELS & BELLY .

To have our bowels boyl without resting ,

The dayes of our affliction preventing us , Iob 30.27 .

To have our belly cleave unto the earth , Ps. 44.25 .

To have our bowels troubled , Lam . 1.19 .

LOINES .

To have our loines filled with loathsome diseases ,

And to have no soundnesse in our flesh , Psal . 38.7 .

KNEES , LEGS .

To be smitten in the knees with a sore incurable botch ,

From the soale of the foot unto the crown of the head , Deut. 28.35 .

BONES & FLESH .

To have our bones to cleave to our skin ,

And to our flesh , Iob 19 20.

To have our bones full of the sinnes of our youth , which shall lie downe with us in the grave , Iob 20.11 .

Our bones to be burnt with heat , Iob 30.30 .

Our bones to be broken , Ps. 37.15 .

To have no soundnes in our flesh because of Gods anger ,

Nor any rest in our bones , Psal 38.3 .

To have fire from above sent into our bons

Prevailing against us , Lam . 1.13 .

To have our bones broken , Lam . 3.4 .

To have our flesh , clothed with worms ,

And clods of dust , Iob 7.5 .

FEET .

To have our feet put into the stocks ,

All our parts narrowly lookt to ,

To have a print set upon the heels of our feet , consuming as a otten thing ,

And as a moth-eaten garment , Iob 13.27 .

To have our way fenced that we cannot passe ,

And darknesse set in our wayes , Iob 19.8 .

His inclosing our ways with hewen stone ,

And making our paths crooked , Lam 3.9 .

To be cast into a net of our own feet ,

To walk upon snares , Iob 18.8 .

To have a net spread for our feet ,

Being turned back & desolate ,

Faint all the day long , Lam . 1.13 .

To have our heart turned within us , Lam . 1.20

To have our steps numbred , Iob 14.16 .

To have a grinne take us by the heel , and

The Robber to prevail against us , Iob 18.9 .

SKINNE .

To have our skin black upon us , Iob 30.30 .

To have our flesh and skin made old , Lā . 3.4

To have our skinne broken and become loathsome , Iob 5.7 .

To have our skin black as an oven ,

Because of the famine Lam . 5.12 .

To have sackcloth sowed on our skin ,

Our horn defiled in the dust , Iob 16.15 .

HEART .

His meeting us as a Bear that is robbed of her whelps ,

Renting the caul of our hearts ,

Devouring us as a lion Hos . 13.8 .

His sending of faintnesse of heart upon us , in the land of our enemies , Lev . 26.36 .

To be smitten with hardnesse of heart , Exod . 7.13 .

To roar because of disquietnesse of heart , Psal . 38.8 .

To have our heart pant , Psal . 38.10 .

To have our heart faint , Lam . 1.21 .

To have the joy of our heart to cease ,

And our dauncing turned into mourning , Ezek . 5.10 .

To be smitten with blindnesse ,

Making astonishment of heart , Deut. 28.

To have our hearts waxed grosse ,

And our ears dull of hearing , Mat . 13.15 .

His appointing over us terror , consumption , and the burning ague , causing sorrow of heart Lev . 26.18 .

To have our owne sword enter into our own heart , Psal .

REINES .

To have Gods archers compasse us about ,

To cleave our reines asunder , Iob 16.33 .

To cause the arrows of Gods quiver enter into our reines , Lam . 3.13 .

LIVER .

To have our Liver poured on the ground because of the children ,

And swounding in the streets , Lam . 2.11 .

GALL .

To pour out gall on the ground , Iob 16.33 .

MEAT .

To have our meat turned into the gall of asps within us , Iob 20.14 .

In the filling of our bellies ,

To have God cast the fury of his wrath upon us ,

Raining it upon us when wee are eating Job 20.23 .

Our Priests and Ancients to perish whilest they look for food to relieve their souls , Lam . 1.18 .

To have women eat their fruit , Lam . 2.20 .

His making that which our soul abhors to be our pleasant meat Iob 6.7 .

To have the stay of bread and water taken away , Isa . 3.1 .

To sigh and seek bread , Lam . 1.11 .

To have our delicate feeders desolate in the streets , and

To have those clothed with scarlet to embrace dunghils , Lam . 4.5 .

To eate our meat with the Perrill of our lives because of the sword , Lam . 5.6 .

To have the fathers ●o eat the sonnes ,

And the sonnes to eat the fathers in the midst of us , Ezek . 5.10 .

To eat and not bee satisfied ,

And to have our casting down in the midst of us , Micah 8.9 .

His causing of scarcity of bread ,

His breaking of our staffe of bread ,

His causing us to eat by weight ,

And not be satisfied . Levit . 26.26 .

SOULE and SPIRIT .

His setting of the terror of his wrath in array against us , Iob 6.4 .

His making of us to be full of Confusion , Iob 10.15 .

His making of us unable to look up , Ps. 40 12

His making terrors to come round about us daily ,

Like water compassing us about together , Psal 88.16 .

To have the sorrows of death to compasse us about ,

The paths of hell to get hold upon us ,

With trouble and sorrow , Psal . 116.3 .

His causing his terrors as in a solemn day to be assembled round about us , Lam . 2.22 .

His making us believe that he hides his face from us ,

And counts us for his enemies . Iob 13.24 .

His face hiding from us , Ps. 88.14 .

His affrighting of us and making of us ready to die , from our youth , whilst we suffer his destracting terrors , Ps. 88.15 .

His hiding his face from us , Micah 3.8 .

His spewing us out of his mouth . Rev. 3.18 .

His causing our souls chuse strangling & death

Rather then life , Iob 7.15 .

His making our souls weary of life , Iob 10.1 .

His making terrors , round about us , persue us as the winde ,

Our welfare passing away as a cloud , Iob 30.15 .

His causing our souls to be poured out upon us , Iob 30.15 .

His sore vexing of our souls , Ps. 6.3 .

His puting our soul as amongst lions ,

Lying amongst them who are set a fire .

Whose teeth are spears and arrows ,

And their tongue a sharp sword , Ps. 44.22 .

To have our soul bowed down unto the dust , Ps. 44.24 .

His making our soul cleave to the dust , Ps. 119.25 .

His causing us to weep incessantly , because the Comforter that should refresh our souls is far from us , Lam . 1.16 .

His causing our souls in shew to be cast off , Ps. 88.14 .

His removing our souls far from peace ,

And making us to forget prosperity , Lam . 3.7 . & 1.11 .

His making us to be seized with feare and trembling ,

As to melt away , Exod . 15.15 .

To have a doubting life , fearing day & night .

Having no assurance of our life , Deut. 28.66 .

His causing us in the evening to wish for the morning ,

And in the morning to wish for the evening Deut . 28.6 , 7.

His causing of us to raise bitter curses & acclamations , Iob 2.1 .

His causing of our grief in sense to be heavier then the sand of the sea ,

And our words swallowed up , Iob 6.3 .

His putting of his arrows in us ,

The poyson thereof drinking up our spirits , Iob 6.9 .

His suffering us to cry out impatiently , Iob 7.12 .

His filling us with bitternesse ,

Not suffering us to ●ake breath , Iob 8.18 .

His making us afraid of all our sorrowes , Iob 8.28 .

His making us cry out to be hidden in the grave ,

And kept secret untill wrath be over , Iob 13.14 .

His causing us possesse moneths of vanity ,

And wearisom nights Iob 7.3 .

His causing us to have restlesse wearinesse all the night long , Iob 7.4 .

His scaring us with dreams ,

Affrighting us with visions , when we expect rest , Iob 7.13 , 14.

His making us flie at the shaking of a leaf ,

As fleeing away , Lev . 26.36 .

His causing our distraction to come often

Distributing sorrows upon us in his anger , Iob 21.17 .

Our crying to God , to be not heard ,

Nor regarded , Iob 30.20 .

His lifting us up to the wind ,

And making us ride upon it ,

Dissolving our substance , Iob 30.32 .

His causing us to go mourning without sun ,

To be a brother to dragons ,

A companion to owls , Iob 30.39 .

His causing our harp to be turn'd into mourning ,

And our organ into the voice of them that weep , Iob 30.31 .

His bringing us into desolation in a moment ,

Consuming us utterly with terror , Ps. 38.13 .

To be weary of groaning ,

All night to make our bed to swim , and water our couch with tears , Ps. 6.6 .

To have our life spent because of grief ,

And our years spent because of sighing , Ps. 31.10 .

Our being sore broken into the place of dragons ,

Being covered with the shadow of death , Ps. 44.20 .

To be full of heavinesse without any comfort , Ps. 69.20 .

To call upon God and not be answered ,

To seek him early , and yet not finde him , Prov. 1.28 .

To have our calamities come suddenly ,

And to be broken without remedy , Prov. 6.15 .

To be filled with our own wayes , Prov. 14.14 .

To have our owne wickednesse correct us ,

And our backslidings to reprove us , Jer . 2.15

To be melted & tryed , Ier . 9.9 .

To have his wrath kindled against us ,

And counted as one of his enemies , Iob 19.11 .

To have our triumphing short ,

And our joy but for a moment , Iob 20.5 .

To have our candle often put out , Iob 21.17

To heap up wrath when God bindes us , Iob 36.13 .

Not to stand in judgment ,

Nor in the congregation of the righteous , Ps. 1.5 .

To have our iniquities go over our heads as a heavy burden , too heavy for us , Ps. 38.4 .

To have our soules farre removed from peace , Lam . 1.11 .

His causing our souls in shew to be cut off , Psal . 88.14 .

To be fed with wormwood , having gall to drink , Ier . 17. & 25.15

To be drunk , & sleep a perpetuall sleep ,

Not to wake , Ier . 51.52 .

To bee set in great bitternesse for want of solemn meetings , Lam . 1.4 .

In nakednesse to sigh and turn backwards , Lam . 1.8 .

To come down wonderfully and have no comforter , Lam . 1.9 .

To have matchless sorrow inflicted in the day of wrath , Lam . 1.12

The increasing of our mourning and lamentation , Lam . 2.5 .

His hedging us about that we cannot get out ,

And making of our chain heavy , Lam . 3.7 .

To have our prayers shut out when we cry and shout , Lam . 3.8 .

His covering himself with a cloud , that our prayers should not passe through , Lam . 3 44. Ezek . 8.18 .

To be gathered like lead or tinne ,

And melted in the day of Gods wrath , Ezek . 22.20 .

Not to be purged from our filthines , untill God have consumed us ,

And made his fury rest upon us , Ezek . 24.13 .

His drawing of swords against the beautie of our wisdome ,

To defile our brightnesse , Ezek . 28.7 .

To have our sun go down at noon ,

And our earth darkned at noon day , Amos 8 , 9.

To have our mourning like that of an only sonne ,

And a bitter day ,

To cry unto the Lord and not be heard , Mic . 3.8 .

To be under such calamity ,

That neither silver nor gold shal profit us , Zeph . 1.9 .

To be ruled over with a rod of iron ,

And to bee broken like a potters vessel ,

Dashed to peeces , Rev. 2.27 .

To bring upon us the fruit of our thonghts Ier . 6.14 .

To weep sore in the night ,

Teares being in our eyes amongst all our lovers , Lam . 1.2 .

To have our sighes many , Lam . 1.21 .

To have our feasts turned into mourning ,

To have our songs turned into lamentation , Amos 8.10 .

His breaking the power of our pride , Lev . 26.19 .

To have no ease in captivity ,

Nor rest to the soal of our feet ,

But to have a trembling heart ,

Failing of eyes ,

And sorrow of mind Deut. 28.65 .

To have our griefe heavier then the sand of the sea , Iob 6.3 .

To possesse the sins of our youth , Iob 13.26

Not to depart out of darknesse , Iob 14.30 .

In our Reputation .

His making us to be a wonder unto many . Ps. 7.7 .

His bringing of such desolation upon us , that at the report therof

Our eares shall tingle , Jer - 19.3 .

His utterly destroying , making us an astonishment , with a hissing ,

With a perpetuall desolation , Jer . 29.9 .

At Gods a waking to have our image despised as a dream , Ps. 37.20 .

To have hypocriticall mockers in feasts , gnash upon us with their teeth . Ps. 35.16 .

His making us a terror to our selves ,

And our friends , Jer . 20.4 .

His causing our servants to rule over us , Lam . 5.8 .

To be removed from our habitations ,

All who honoured us despising us , Lam . 1.8 .

To put our remembrance from under heaven , Exod . 17.14 .

To bee an astonishment ,

A proverb amongst strange Nations , Deut. 28.37 .

To have sojourning strangers axalted , and we driven low , Deut. 28.43 .

To have strangers lend us , and wee not them ,

They to be the head and we the taile , Deut. 28.44 .

To scatter us amongst all the Nations ,

To serve unknowne gods , Deut. 28.64 .

To have our remembrance perish from off the earth ,

And to have no name in the street , Job 18.17 .

To be a reproach to our neighbour enemies

To be a fear to our acquaintance , Ps. 31.11 .

To be forgotten as the dead out of minde , like a broken vessel , Ps. 31.12 .

To have false witnesses rise up against us , laying things unknown to our charge , Ps. 34.11

To have reproach break our hearts , Psal . 69.20 .

To be an execration in a strange land , an astonishment , curse and reproach ,

Seeing our country no more , Jer . 42.18.8 Jer . 44.

To be a derision to our people , and their songs all the day , Lam 3.18 .

To be made the off-scouring and refuse in the midst of the people , Lam . 3.45 .

To gather all our lovers round about us ,

And discover all our nakednesse unto them Ezek . 16.37 .

To be brought to ashes on the earth , in the sight of all that behold us , Ezek . 28.18 .

To have all that know us to be astonished at us among the people ,

To be a terror , never to be any more , Jere . 20.4 .

In our children .

His causing us to eat the flesh of our sons and daughters . Lev . 26.2 .

His causing of wilde beasts to robbe us of our children , and catell

And to make us few in number , Lev . 26.22 .

To be cursed in the fruit of our body , Land increase , cattell , and sheep , Deut. 28.18 .

To have our sonnes

And daughters given to another people , our eyes to fail for them all the day long ,

Without any might in our hand , Deu . 28.32

To have sons and daughters , and not enjoy them .

They going into captivity , Deut. 48.21 .

To eat the fruit of our bodies greedily ,

Without compassion of others of our friends Deut . 28.53 .

To have our children cursed in the gate , far from safety , none to deliver them , Iob 5.4

To have our children miserable , and to mak restitution , Iob 20.10

To have our iniquity laid up for our children and to know it , Iob 21.19 .

Our eyes to see our childrens destruction , and to drink of the wrath of the Almighty Iob 21 19.

To have our children multiplied for the sword

And our off-spring not to be satisfied with bread , Iob 27.44 .

To have our young men die by the sword , and our sons and our daughters by famine , Ier . 11.22 .

To have our children delivered up to famine ,

Our bloud to bee poured out by force of the sword ,

Our wives to be widows and bereaved of their children ,

Our men put to death , our young men slain by the sword , Ier . 19.3 .

To have all our mighty men in the midst of us trod under foot , An assembly called to crush our young men .

Having our Virgins troden as in a wine-presse , Lam . 1.15 .

To have our young men and virgins slain by the sword , unpitied Lam . 2.21 .

To have our precious sons esteemed as earthen pitchers , Lam . 4.2

To have our women and maids ravished , Lam . 5.11 .

The flame to dry up our branches , Iob 13.30

To have our roots dried up beneath , and above our branches cut off , Iob 18.16 .

To have neither son nor nephew among the people , nor any remaining amongst our dwellings , Iob . 18.20 .

In our goods ,

His causing our seed to be sown in vain , for the use of our enemies , Lev . 26.6 .

His sending upon us the cursing vexation , and rebuke in all wee put our hands to ,

Untill we be destroyed and perish quickly , Deut. 28.20 .

To plant a vineyard and not to eat of the grapes , Deut. 30.33 .

To have our beasts killed before our eyes , Not to eat of them ,

Violently taken from us , not to be restored , none being to rescue them , Deut. 28.31 .

To have the fruit of our land , and all our laboures eaten up , by a Nation we know not , Deut: Job 28.33 .

His making the heavens iron and the earth as brasse , Lev . 26.18 . Deut - 28.31 .

His causing us to spend our goods in vain , so that the earth shal not yeeld her increase , nor trees fruit , Lev . 26.20

His bending his bow like an enemie against us ,

His right hand like an enemy destroying all things pleasant to our eyes , Lam . 2.4 .

His making of our good not to be in our hands , Job 21.6 .

To be cursed in our basket and store , Deut. 28.17 .

His making the rain from heaven powder and dust ,

Until we be destroyed , Deut. 28.24 .

To carry out to the field much seed ,

And bring in little , it being eaten by the locust , Deut. 28.38 .

To have olive trees all over , and yet not anoint us with the oile ,

The olive to cast her fruit , Deut. 48.40 .

To have all the trees of the land consumed by locusts , Deut. 28.42

To have our seed time cut off 1 Sam . 2.31

To perish by a blast of God , Job 5.3 .

To have our harvest eaten up by the hungry out of the thorns ,

And the robber to swallow up our substance , Job 5.5 .

To have our hope perish , Job 8.13 .

To have our hope cut off and like a spiders web , Job 8.13 .

To vomit up againe swallow'd down riches , God casting them out of our belly , Iob 20.15 .

To restore our labours , and not swallow them , and to have no joy in them , Job 20 18

To have the increase of our houses depart , and our goods flow away ; Job 20.28 .

To have the just enjoy our riches , and the innocent our silver , Job 27.17 .

To have our way turned upside downe , Psal . 146.9 .

To be flung out of our possession , Jerem . 10.18 .

To have riches in the midst of our dayes , and in the end to prove a fool , 17 , 4.

To have God take away his corn and wine from us , in the season thereof ,

And to recover his wooll and his flaxe , given to cover our nakednesse , Hos . 7.9 .

In our habitations .

By burning against a Kingdom like a flaming fire , that devours round about , Lam . 2.4

His pouring out his fury like fire upon our habitations , Lam . 2.1 .

His swallowing up a Kingdome and all her pallaces and strong holds ,

Like an enemie , Lam . 2.4 , 5.

His maklng of us weary ,

And all our congregations desolate , Iob 16.2 .

His making of our Cities waste , Lev . 26.33 .

His making the Land desolate ,

And Cities waste , Lev . 26.36 .

His making us perish in the Land of strangers , Lev . 26.38 .

To be removed unto all the Kingdomes of the earth , Deut. 28.25 .

To build an house and not dwell therein ,

To marry a wife and not enjoy her , Deut. 28 30.

To take roote suddenly , but have our habitations cursed , Iob 5.3 .

To have our houses fall and not stand ,

When we leane upon them for support , Iob 8.15 .

To have our light darknesse in our Tabernacle ,

And our light to be put out with us , Iob 18.6 .

To have terror dwell with us ,

And brimstone scattered in our habitations , Iob 18.15 .

To have all darknes in our secret Places , Iob 20.26 .

To have our houses be as mothes , Iob 27.18 .

To be set in slipery places ,

Cast down into distruction , Psalme 73 18.

To have our habitations made heaps and dens of Dragons ;

Without inhabitants Ier . 9 ▪ 11.

To have the Land and our houses over-runne , with dreadfull wild beasts , Ier . 5.25 .

To have all our ways to mourne ,

And all our wayes desolate , Lam . 1.4 .

Our chiefest habitation is to be like a menstruous woman amongst our enemies , Lam . 1.17 .

To swallow up all our habitations without pity ,

Throwing down our strong holds to the ground ,

To pollute our Kingdome , and Princes , Lam . 2.2 .

To cut off in anger all the horn of the kingdome ,

And the withdrawing of Gods hand from against the enemy , Lam . 2.3 .

To take away our habitations violently , Lam . 2.6 .

To make our ramparts and walls lament together and languish , Lam . 2.8 .

To have our city-gates sunk to the ground .

To have the bars of them broken and destroyed , Lam . 2.9 .

To have all the land devoured with the fire of Gods jealousie , Zeph . 1.18 .

To be made as Sodome and Gomorrah , the breeding of nettles and salt pits ,

And a perpetuall desolation , with making the land desolate , and cities waste , Lev . 26.36 .

His making the pestilence cleave unto us , until he have destroyed us from our habitation Deut. 28.31 .

The whole land to be carried captive , and given over to idolatry , Deut. 28.36 .

To have our confidence rooted out of our tabernacles , bringing us to the King of terrors , Job 18.14 .

To have terror dwel with us , and brimstone scattered in our habitations , Job 18.15 .

In Church affaires .

His destroying of our high places ,

And casting down of our images , Lev . 26.30

His bringing of our sanctuaries into desolation , so as our indwelling enemies shall be astonished , Leviticus 26.32 .

The causing of our sabaths and solemne feasts to be forgotten ,

With the despising both of King & Priest Lam . 2.6 .

To give our sanctuary into the hand of the enemy , polluting the house of God with noise Lam . 2.7 .

To have our law be no more ,

To have our Prophets be without vision Lam . 2.9 .

To have the stones of the sanctuary poured out in every street , Lam . 4.1 .

To have our Priests and Prophets slain in the sanctuary , Lam . 2.20 .

To have God shut out all the Saints prayers for us , Ezek . 4.14 .

In our Friends .

To put our brethren far from us ,

And utterly to estrange our brethren far from us , Job 19.13 .

To have our kinsmen to fail us , our familiar friends to forget us , Job 19.14 . & 15.16 .

To be abhorred of inward friends , and those that loved turned against us , Job 19.19

To have our lovers friends and kinsmen to stand afar off from our grief , Ps. 38.11 .

To have lovers friends and acquaintance bee put far from us ,

And our acquaintance into darknesse , Ps. 88.18

All friends dealing treacherously being become enemies , Lam . 1.2

To call for our lovers , but to be deceived by them , Lam . 1.18 .

To be scorned of friends ,

Yet our eyes to poure out teares unto God , Iob 16.20 .

By our enemies

To wax old because of our enemies , Ps. 6.7 .

To have the punishment of the sword , Iob 9.29 .

His walking contrary to us in fury , Lev . 26.28 .

His suffering us to be killed all the day long ,

And counted as sheep to the slaughter , Psal . 44.18 .

His causing of changes of war against us , Iob 16.10 .

Gods shewing himself marvellous against us , Iob . 10.16 .

His causing his troops to come together , raising up their way against us ,

Incamping round about our tabernacles , Iob 14.12 .

His hunting us like a fierce lion , Iob . 10.10

His causing us believe that he is become cruel unto us ,

And become strong against us , Iob 30.21 .

Gods own fighting against us with an outstretched hand and a strong arm , in anger , in fury , and in great wrath Ier . 21.4 , 5.

His covering us with anger , slaying us without pity , Lam . 3.43 .

To have the sword , famine and pestilence sent upon us ,

And to be as the fig which cannot be eaten , Jer ▪ 29.7 .

The failing of our strength , not to be able to rise up before our enemies , Lam . 1.14 .

To spread abroad our hands without any comforter ,

The Lord commanding our enemies to camp round about us , Lam . 1.17 .

His making of the poor to pine away in their iniquities , in their enemies land .

To make Gods arrows drunk with our blood and to devoure our flesh , Deut. 32.32 .

To have the sword abroad bereaving ; our home being as death unto us , Lam . 1.19 .

His setting his face against us , causing us to be slain before our enemies ,

Those that hate us to rule over us ; to flie when none pursueth us , Lev . 26.16 .

The bringing of a snare to avenge the quarrel of his Covenant .

His sending the pestilence into our greatest assemblies .

His delivering us into the hands of our enemies , Lev . 26.25 .

His scattering us amongst the Heathen , And his drawing out a sword against us , Lev . 26.33 .

His making us have no power to stand against our enemies , Lev . 26.37 .

His smiting us with the edge of the sword , destroyed utterly ,

With all the beasts amongst us , Deu . 13.15

To be smiten before our enemies : Going forth one way ,

And flying seven wayes before them , Deut. 28.25 .

To be oppressed and spoiled evermore , having none to deliver & save us , Deut. 28.29 .

To be incessantly oppressed alwayes , and crushed ,

To be mad for the sight of our eyes which we shal see , Deu . 28.33

To serve our enemies in hunger , nakednesse and want of all things ,

To have our enemies put a yoak of iron about our necks untill we be destroyed , Deut. 38.25

To have a devouring Nation , cruell , fierce , and altogether mercilesse brought against us

Who shall not at all pity , but use all cruelty to all sexes to destruction , Deut , 28.49 .

To have the sword without , & terror within to destroy us , all sorts of sexes and ages , Deu . 28.35 .

To be waited for of the sword , Iob 14.22 .

To have our enemies to tear us in their wrath To gnash upon us with their teeth ,

And sharpen their eyes upon us , Job 16.9

To have enemies gape upon us , smite us upon the cheek despitefully ,

And gather against us Iob . 16.10 .

To be spoiled on every side , gone , our hope removed like a tree , Iob 19.10 .

Our flying from the iron weapon , to bee struck through with a bar of steel , Iob 20.24

To have those who seek our life , lay snares for us ,

And to speak mischievous things against us ,

And imagin deceit all the day long , Ps. 38.12 .

To have lively and strong enemies ; and those who hate us wrongfully , multiplied , Psal . 38.19 .

To have evill come upon us we know not whence , and mischief to come we shall not put off ,

With sudden unknown distruction , Isa . 47.11 .

To have serpents and Cockatrices sent amongst us , and such as will not be charmed , Isa . 8.17 .

To have the weapons of our strength for our enemies , Ierem . 21.4 .

To have strange enemies come amongst us who shall deliver such as are for death , to death , captivity and sword , Jer . 43.11 .

To have enemies like a flood overflow the Land , and the cities and habitations ,

So as all shal cry & howle , Jer . 47.2 .

To have no rest in captivity , all our persecutors overtaking us in straits , Lam . 1.3 .

To have our enemies to hear of our trouble , and rejoice at it , without comfort , Lamen . 1.20 .

To have our enemies to chase us sore , like a bird without cause , Lam . 1.32 .

To have strangers the terrible of the nations brought against us Ezek . 28.7 .

To spread abroad our hands without any comforter ,

The Lord commanding them to incamp against us , Lam . 1.17 .

By his Word .

His hewing us by his Prophets ,

And his slaying us by the words of his mouth , Hos . 6.5 .

His fighting against us with the sword of his mouth , Revel . 2.27

His breaking us in pieces with his words , Iob 19.22 .

To have a famin , not of bread , but of the word of God , amongst us , Amos 8.11 .

To have the Kingdome of heaven taken from us ,

And given to a Nation , bringing forth the fruits thereof , Matth . 21.31 .

By hearing to hear and not understand ,

And by seeing to see and hot perceive , Mat . 13.14 .

In Sin .

His causing us to possesse the sinnes of our youth , Job 13.6 .

His making us unable to look up for iniquities , that uncessantly take hold upon us , Ps. 40.12 .

To have double recompence for all our sin , Jer . 17.8 .

To pine away for the iniquities of our fathers with them , Lev . 29.39

To have our strength to fail because of sinne and to be consumed , Ps. 31.10 .

To have our transgressions sealed up as in a bag ,

To have our iniquities sowed up , Iob 14.17 .

To have our sorrow ever before us , Ps. 38.17

To roar all the day long because of sin , Ps. 32.3 .

To have our iniquities go over our head like a heavy burden too heavy for us , Ps , 38.4 .

In Rulers .

To have our beauty depart , : to have our Princes become like harts that find no pasture .

Going without strength before the the pursuer , Lam . 1.6 .

To have our Elders fit silent on the ground having cast dust upon their heads girded with sackcloth ,

Our virgins to hang the head on the ground Lam . 2. ●8 .

To have our Kingdoms and Princes to be amongst the Gentiles , Lam . 2.9 .

To have our Princes hang by the hand , and our Elders not to bee honoured , Lam . 5.12 .

To have those clothed with scarlet , imbrace dunghils , Lam . 4.5 .

In prosperity .

To remember our former prosperity in bitternesse , and to want helpers , Lam . 1.7 .

In our prosperity to have the destroyer come upon us ,

To have vanity be our recompence , Iob 13.31 .

Not to see the rivers and floods and brooks of honey and butter , Iob 20.17 .

Our retainers not prospering , Iob 20.26

To have our turning away slay us , and our prosperity destroy us , Prov. 1.32 .

His making us forget prosperity , Lam . 1.17 . & 1.11 .

By Death .

To be driven from light to darknesse , and chased out of the world Iob 18.18 .

To be reserved to the day of destruction , brought forth to the day of wrath , Iob 21.30 .

To have our remainder buried in death , our widows not to weep , Iob 27.15 .

To be turned to hel with all that forget God , Psalme 9.7 .

To bring upon us our iniquity , being cut off in our own wickednesse , Psal . 94.23 .

Never to enter into Gods rest , Ps. 95.11 .

To die without instruction , in the midst of our folly to go astray , Prov. 5.23 .

To have our carcases as dung upon the open field , and

To be as the harvest-handfull , which none gathereth , Jer . 9 ▪ 22 ,

To die of grievous deaths ; Not to be lamented ,

To be as dung upon the face of the earth ,

To be consumed by famine ,

And our carcases to be meat for the fowles of heaven and earth , Jer . 16.4 .

To have our lives cutoff in the dungeon & cast a stone upon us , La . 5.23 ▪

To fall in the field and not be brought together nor gathered ,

And to be given for meat unto the beasts of the field , and unto the fowls of heaven , Ezek . 29.5 .

To passe away as the chaffe driven before the whirl-winde ,

And as the smoak of the chimney , Hos . 13.13

To be hewen down and cast into the fire , Matth . 7.19 .

To have our plagues come in one day , death mourning , famine , Ier . 7.33 .

To die in our sinnes Iohn 8.2 .

Not to enter into Gods rest , Heb . 3.11 .

To have no inheritance in the kingdom of God nor Christ , 1 Cor . 6.9 .

To have the blacknesse and darknesse of tempest reserved for us for ever , Jude 10.13 .

To have Christ deny us in the world to come Mat . 3.12 .

To make an account of every idle word in the day of judgement , Mat . 12.39 .

Not to see life : To have the wrath of God abiding on us , Ioh . 3.36

To burn up as chaffe in unquenchable fire , Mat . 3.12 .

To be sent to everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels , Mat . 25.31 .

To be bound hand & foot and cast into utter darknesse ,

Where shal be weeping and gnashing of teeth , Mat . 22.13 .

To have our part taken out of the book of life , and drink of the wine of the wrath of God , which is poured without mixture , into the cup of his indignation ,

And tormented in fire and brimstone , in the presence of the Lamb and of the holy Angels , Rev. 14.10 .

His putting of us away like drosse , Psal . 119.119 .

Its causing us to cry unto the hils & mountaines , to cover us from the presence of the Lamb , Rev. 6.16 .

To seek death , and not to find it , to desire to die , and death flie from us , Rev. 9.6 .

XXXI . Knowledge of God .
Generals .

GOd , even only God knowes the hearts of the children of men 1 King . 8.39 .

All his works are known unto him from the beginning , Acts 15.18 .

None can teach him knowledge , since hee judgeth these that are on high , Job 21.22 .

It is wickednes to demand whether or not there be knowledge in the most high , Psal . 73.11 . Iob 22.12 .

He is perfect in knowledge . Iob 36.8 .

Man is nothing that God should take knowledge of him , or make account of him , Psal . 144.3 .

Those who know him not , and call not upon him , are in danger of his wrath pouring out on them , Psal . 79.6 .

We rather are known of him , then know him Gal. 4.6 .

The riches both of the knowledge and wisedome of God are a great depth ,

His judgements are unsearchable , and his wayes past finding out , Rom. 11.33 .

He knowes our reproach , our shame , and our dishonour , Psal . 69.19 .

Hee knoweth our frame , he remembreth that we are but dust , Psal . 103.14 .

Thereby the depths are broken up , Pro . 3.20

Wee ought not to glory in our might , wisdome , riches , but that wee understand and know God , Jer . 9.23 .

This knowledge is more required then burnt offerings , Hos 6.6 He knoweth the proud afar off , Ps. 138.6 .

He knows our down-sitting and up-rising , Ps. ●39 . 2 .

He is acquainted with all our wayes , Ps. 139.9

He who teacheth man knowledge , must of necessity know al things Ps. 94.10 .

There is not a word in our tongue , but the Lord knoweth them , Ps. 139.4 .

He knowes our spirits and way , even when our spirits are overwhelmed , Ps. 142.2 , 3.

Hee is most of all known and loved of us by experience of his wonderfull mercies , Ezek . 20.34 .

Hee knoweth our hearts , Luke 16.15 .

The hearts of all men Acts 1.24 .

Such knowledge is too wonderfull for us , so high that we cannot attain unto it , Ps. 139.6

Knowledge past .

Hee knew Ephraim , and Israel was not hid from him , Hos . 5.3 .

He knew his people in the wildernesse in a land of great drought , Hos . 13.5 .

He knew the wrath of Moab , and stopt it , Jer . 48.30 .

He knew Abrahams fear , Gen 22.12 .

He knew Israels sorrows . Exod . 3.7 .

He knew Senacheribs abode , 2 King . 19.27 .

He knew the proud dealings of the Egyptians , Neh . 9.1 .

He knew Jobs wayes , Job 32.2 .

He knew Israels transgressions and mighty sins , Amos 5.12 .

He knew the thoughts of the Scribes , Act. 15.8

He knew the Pharisees , Iohn 5.42 .

He knew the unbelievers from the beginning Iohn 5.46 .

Christ knew all things should come unto him Iohn 18.4 .

His knowledge present .

He knoweth the way we take , Iob . 23.10 .

He knoweth the place of wisedome , Iob 28 23.

He keepeth our soul , knoweth all secrets , Prov ▪ 24.10 .

He knows the goings forth , and rage of his enemies against him , Isa . 37.28 .

He knows our thoughts and our works , Isa . 66.18 .

He knowes us before he formed us in the belly , and before we came out of the wombe , Ier . 1.5 .

He knowes the quality of those things that proceed out of our mouth , Ier . 16.17 .

He knows all the devices of our enemies against us , Jer . 20.11 .

He knows the things that come in our minds every one of them , Ezek . 11.6 .

He knows the things that we have need of , Mat . 6.8 .

He is a God of knowledge by whom purposes are established , 1 Sam . 2.3 .

He knows the thoughts of men , that they are but vanity , Psal . 94.11

Israels wildernes-walk known , Deut. 2.7 .

He knows the imaginations of the wicked , Deut. 31. ●● .

David known of God 1 Chron . 17.18 .

Moses is known by name , Exod . 3.3 .

He knows our works Job 34.35 .

He knowes all the fowls in the mountains Psal . 50.11 .

He knoweth the works of mighty men to overturn them in the night , so that they are destroyed , Job 34.25 .

He knows our pains taking and goodnes in good things , Ps. 40.10

He knoweth the secrets of the heart , Psal . 44.21 . Luk . 16.15 . Acts 1.24 .

He knowes our foolishnes , Psal . 69.5 .

He only knowes the hearts of the children of men , 1 King . 8.39 .

He understandeth the way of wisedome , and knoweth the place thereof , Iob 38.32 .

He knows our works Isa . 66.18 .

He knows the thoughts of man , Psal . 94.11 .

He knowes wicked mens treacherous dealing , Isa . 48.8 .

He knowes all our enemies counsell against us , Jer . 18.23

He knows what is in man , Joh . 2.25 .

He knows his sheep , Iohn 10.14 ,

He knoweth the thoughts of the wise , that they are but vain , 1 Cor . 3.20 .

He knoweth our love to him , 1 Cor . 8.3 .

He knowes all his , 2 Tim . 2.9 .

Depth of wisedome and knowledge are in him ,

He knowes how to deliver his Saints out of temptation , 2 Pet . 2.9

He knows the Churches works and tribulation , poverty , & dwelling , charity , service , faith , patience , works , Rev. 2.9 , 13.

He knows what we are , Job 10.7 .

He knows vain men Job 11.11 .

He knowes the way that the wicked take , Job 23.10 .

He knows the dayes of the upright , Ps. 37.18

He knoweth our integrity , Ps. 39.9 .

He knoweth our foolishnesse , and our sins are not hid from him , Ps. 99.5 .

Trials .

He is known by the judgements which hee executeth , Psal . 9.16 .

The more we know him , the stiller we are , Ps. 48.3 .

He is known for a refuge in the Churches palaces , Ps. 48.3 .

The consumption of wicked men makes it known that God rules in Jacob , Psal . 59.13 .

Those who know him truely , will deal righteously and mercifuly with others Ier 22.16

It is God who must give us a heart to know him , Jer . 24 1.

He is most of all known and loved of us by his wonderful undeserved mercies , Ezek . 20.24 .

No man knoweth the Son but the Father ,

And no man knoweth the Father save the Son , and he to whom the Son will reveal him , Mat . 11.27 .

Such knowledge is too wonderfull for us , Ps. 139.6 .

XXXII . Predestination . Election .

WE were ordained for to walk in good works , Eph. 2.10 .

Jacob was chosen for Gods peculiar treasure , Ps. 135.4 .

We were chosen to salvation , 2 Thess. 2.13 .

We were elected , by the foreknowledge of the father , 1 Pet . 1.2 .

Some disobedient , whereunto they were appointed , 1 Pet . 2.8 .

Christ was the Lamb of God , appointed before the foundation of the world , 1 Pet . 1.10 .

We were elected according to the foreknowledge of God the father : unto sanctification of the Spirit , &c. 1 Pet . 1.2 .

The elect , their names were written in the book of life , before the foundation of the world Rom. 17.8 .

Israel was chosen , Isa . 44.1 .

Ieremie known ere he came out of the belly , Jer . 1.5 .

Esau ere born hated , and Jacob loved , Mal . 1.2 .

It is a Kingdom prepared from everlasting before the foundation of the world , Matth . 25.39 .

Those given of the Father shal come , Joh . 6.37 .

Christ was delivered to suffer , by the determinate couns●l & foreknowledge of God , Act. 3.23 .

Such were added to the Church as shall be saved , Act. 2.47 .

Paul a chosen vessel to bear Gods name , Act. 9.15 .

Pharaoh hardened , that Gods power may be seen upon him , Rom. 9.17 .

Vessels of mercy aforehand prepared to glory , Rom. 9.25 .

Those foreknowne were also predestinate to be made conforme unto the image of his Sonne , &c. Rom. 1.29 .

He foreknew his people , Rom. 11.2 .

Moreover whom he did predestinate , them also he called , &c. Rom. 8.30 .

A remnant saved according to the Election of Grace , Rom. 11.5 .

The Gospel was ordained before the world to our glory , 1 Cor . 2.7 .

Paul was separated from his mothers womb , Gal. 5.15 .

Wee are chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world , Eph 1.4 , 11.

We were predestinate unto the adoption of children , by Iesus Christ unto himself , Eph. 1.5 .

We were chosen when wee were predestinate according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own wil , Eph. 1.1 .

Their is a faith of Gods Elect , and of the knowledge of the truth , which is according unto godlinesse , Tit . 1.1 .

The Thessalonians are said to be the Elect of God , 1 Thes . 1.4 .

The Jews according to the Election beloved for their fathers sakes , Rom. 11.28 .

XXXIII . Providence .

His providing for the young lions their food

His hunting the prey of the lion , and filling the appetite of the young lions , Job 38.39

His making the wildernes the house of the wild asses , Job 39.6

In his book all our members were written , which in continuance were fashioned , when as yet there was none of them , Psalme 139.16 .

The Lord directeth our steps , Prov. 16.9 .

The disposing of the lot is of God , Pr. 16.33 Many seek rulers favors but every mans judgement comes from the Lord , Prov. 29.26 .

We are called acording to Gods purpose before the world was , 2 Tim . 1.9 .

It came of God to harden their hearts against Israel for their destruction , Iosh . 2.20

The renting away of the ten Tribes from Rehoboam , 1 King 12.15

Is there any evil in the city , and the Lord doth it not ? Amos 3.6

The sufferings of Christ were fore ordained before the foundation of the world , 1 Pet . 1.20 .

Disobedient men are appointed thereunto , 1 Pet . 2.8 .

Men of old ordained to this condemnation , Jude 4.

Wee should do our endeavour , and not to be too carefull , but rely upon God for outward things , Mat . 6.25 .

All who are ordained unto eternall life , shall believe , Acts 13.48 .

Joseph acknowledged Gods providence in all his crosses , Gen. 45.5 .

None by care taking can adde one cubit to his stature , Mat . 6.27 .

The lilies of the field they grow , and toil not , neither spin , Mat . 6.29 .

If God clothe the withering grasse , much more wil he cloth men &c. Mat . 6.3 .

Infidelity makes us to distrust Gods providence , Mat . 6.39 ,

We ought not to be too carefull for to morrow , because Gods providence takes that care from day to day , Mat . 6.34 .

We must in the first place seeke heavenly things , and so Gods providence adds unto us a supply of all other things , Mat . 6.33 .

XXXIV . Gods all seeing eye .

HE seeth all under the whole heaven , Job 28.24 .

He looketh unto the ends of the earth , Job 28.24 .

His eyes are upon our wayes , Job 24.23 .

Wicked men think that he will never see , Ps. 10.11 .

He sees all things and beholds mischiefe and wrong to requite it , Ps. 10.14 .

His eye-lids behold the children of men , Psal . 11.4 .

He seeth not as man seeth , 1 Sam . 16.7 .

His countenance beholds the upright , Ps. 11.7 .

When he looks down from heaven , he sees all gone aside , Psal . 14.2 .

A thousand years are but as yesterday when it is past , and as a watch of the night in his sight Ps. 90.4 .

His eyes behold the things that are equall , Psal . 17.2 .

He looketh from heaven , he beholdeth all the sons of men ,

From the place of his habitation he beholdeth all the inhabitants of the earth , Ps. 33.13 , 14

His eyes are upon them that fear him , such as hope in his mercy , Psal . 33.18 .

His eyes are upon the righteous , Ps. 24.14 .

He sees all the misdemeanours of wicked men against his servants , Psal . 35.22 .

He looks down from heaven , Ps. 53.2 .

His eyes behold the Nations , Ps. 66.7 .

Our adversaries are all before him , Psal . 69.19 .

He looks from heaven , and visits his vine Psal . 80.14 .

His looking on the earth causeth it to tremble , Ps 104.32 .

He humbleth himself to behold the things that are done in heaven and in the earth , Psal . 113.6 .

His eyes are every where beholding the evill and the good , Ps. 15.3 .

He sees all our actions , and our slownesse to goodnesse & mercy to others , Isa . 66 , 1.

He sees the leudnes of all our abominations

His eyes are upon the wayes of all the sons of men , to give every one according to his works , Jer . 32.18 .

He sees all our wrong , vengeance , and imaginations against us , Lam . 3.5.9 ▪

He saw the works of the Ninevites returning from their evill way , Jonah 2.10 .

The eyes of the Lord they run to and froe through the whole earth Zech . 4.12 .

He seeth wickednes also , will he not then consider it ? Iob 11.11

Hell is naked before him , and destruction hath no covering , Iob 26.6 .

His eyes seeth every precious thing , Iob 28.10 .

God seeth all our wayes and counteth all our steps , Job 32.4 .

His eyes are upon the wayes of man , and he seeth all his goings , Job 34.21 .

There is no darknesse nor shadow of death can hide themselves from him , nor workers of iniquity , Iob 34. ●2 .

He that planted the eare and the eye doth easily hear and see all , Ps. 94.9 .

Our substance was not hid from him , when we were made in secret and curiously wrought in the lower parts of the earth .

His eyes did see our substance being yet imperfect , Ps. 139.16 .

Hell and destruction are before him , how much more our hearts ? Pro . 6.11 .

All things are naked and open unto the eyes of him , with whom we have to do , and all creatures are manifest in his sight , Heb . 4.13 .

His eyes run to and fro , throughout the whole earth , 2 Chron . 16.9 .

Our secret good actions done in secret , are seen and rewarded openly , Mat . 6.4 .

XXXV . Works of GOD . Of Creation .
Generals .

GOd does all , Isa . 24.44 .

All his works are done in truth , Psalme 33.6 .

He doth great things and unsearchable , marvellous things past finding out , Job 5.9 .

Many are his wondrous works which he hath done , and his thought towards us-ward passing number Ps. 4.5 .

He onely doth wondrous things , Ps. 72.18 .

Whatsoever he doth it shal be for ever , nothing can be added to it , nor diminished from it , 1 Cor . 3.14 .

In all his works he hath set this over against that , that man might finde nothing after him , Eccles . 7.14 .

A man cannot find out his work under the sun , Eccles . 8.17 .

We cannot know his works who made all , Eccles . 11.5 .

Knowne unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world , Act. 15.18 .

All his works were made in wisedome , Psal . 130.5 .

His wondrous works declare the neernesse of his Name , Ps. 95 ▪ 1.

There are no works like his works , Ps. 68.8

His works are very great , and his thoughts very deep , Ps. 92.5 .

His works are many and most wonderfull , all made in wisdome , Ps. 104.24 .

They are great , and sought out of all them that have pleasure therin , Ps. 111.2 .

The works of his hands are verity and judgement , Ps. 111.7 .

Whatsoever he pleased , that he did in heaven and in earth , and in all deep places , Psal . 135.7 .

He alone doth great wonders , Ps. 136.4 .

His works are marvellous , Ps. 139.14 .

Hee hath made all things for himself , Pro . 16.4 .

He created all things by Jesus Christ , Eph. 3.9 . John 1.3 .

All things were created for the manifestation of the wisdom of God , Eph. 3.10 .

Declaration unto posterity of his wondrous works , breeds hope in God , Ps. 78.6 .

God only doth wondrous things , Ps. 27.8 .

In heaven and earth .

His creating of heaven and earth , Gen. 1.1 Ps. 115.15 . & 21.2 . & 134.8 . & 134.3 .

His speaking of the word and doing , and all stood fast , Ps. 33.9 .

His making of the heavens , Ps. 96.5 , & 102.25 .

His making of them by wisdome , Ps. 136.5

His making of the heavens and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth , Ps ▪ 33.6 .

His stretching out the heavens like a curtain , Ps. 104.2 .

His garnishing of the heavens by his Spirit , Job 26.13 .

His spreading out of the heavens alone , and treading upon the waves of the sea , Iob 9.8 .

His spreading out the sky which is strong like a molten looking-glasse Iob 36.37 .

His stretching out the heavens like a curtain ,

His spreading them out like a tent to dwell in , Isa . 40.22 .

His making of all things , and stretching out the heavens alone , Isa . 44.24 .

His maktng the earth by his power ,

His establishing it by his wisdome ,

His stretching out the heavens by his discretion , Jer . 10.12 .

His making of heaven and earth by his great power & stretched out arm , Ier . 32.17 .

His building his story in the havens & founding his troop on the earth , Amos 9 6.

His bringing out the host of heaven by number ,

His calling of them all by names , by the greatnesse of his power , Isa . 40.26 .

In the Sun , Moon , and Stars .

His creating of the sun , moon and stars , being the works of his hands , Ps. 8.3 .

His preparing the light of the sun , Psal . 74.16 .

His appointing the moon for seasons , and the sun to know his going down , Ps. 104.20 .

His telling the number of the stars , and calling them all by their names , Ps. 147.4

His making of Arcturus , Orion , and the chambers of the South , Iob 9.9 .

His making the Seven starres & Orion , Amos 5 , 8.

His binding the sweet influences of Pleiades , and loosing the bonds of Orion , Iob 38.30 .

In the Earth .

His making of the earth , man and beast by his great power and his out stretched arm , Ier . 27.7 .

His stablishing the ends of the earth , Pro . 30.4 .

His establishing the ●… orld upon the Seas , ●… d establishing it up●… the floods , Ps. 24.2 .

His laying the measures of the earth , Iob 38.5 .

His laying the foundations of the earth , Iob 38.4 .

His laying the corner stone , and foundations of the earth , Iob 18.6 .

His founding of the world , and the fulnesse thereof , Ps. 89.11 .

His setting the borders of the earth , Psal . 74.17 .

His laying the foundation of the earth so as it should not he removed for ever , Ps. 104.5 .

His stablishing the earth that it abideth , Psal . 119.90 .

His setting fast the mountains being girded with power by his strength , Ps. 69.6 .

His establishing the Creation for ever , and making a Decree which they should not passe , Psal . 148.6 .

In the waters .

His covering the earth with them , as with a garment ,

His causing the waters to stand above the mountains , Ps. 104 6.

His setting abound over the waters , that they cannot passe to cover the earth , 104.9 .

His making of the sea , and his hands preparing the dry land , Ps. 95.25 .

His laying the beams of his chambers in the waters , Psal . 10.4 .

His shutting up the sea with doors , when it brake forth , Job 38.8 .

His placing the sand for the bounds of the sea , which it cannot passe , though the waters thereof roar and tosse themselves yet they cannot prevaile , Ier . 3.22 .

His forming of the mountains , & creating of the wind , Amos 4.13

In the Seasons .

His commanding of the morning , and causing the day-spring to know his place , Job 38.12 .

His making summer and winter , Ps. 74.17 .

In mankinde .

Our fearfull an●… wonderfull making , P●… 149.14 .

His fashioning of a●… hearts alike ,

His considering o●… all our works , Psal . 33.15 .

His creating of ri●… and poor , Prov. 22. ●…

Man was not create●… for the woman but th●… woman for the man 1 Cor . 11.9 .

Creatures .

His forming of the crooked serpent , Iob 26.13 .

His making of Behemoth , Iob 40.15 .

XXXVI . Works of Providence
Generals .

HIs magnifying of man , and setting his heart upon him , Iob 7.17 .

His teaching us more then the beasts of the earth ,

His making us wiser then the fowles of the heavens , Iob 35.11 .

His workes which we behold ought to bee magnified , Job 36.24 .

His turning of all things about by his councels , that he may by them do on the face of the earth , whatsoever he commmandeth them . Iob 37.12 .

His setting the dominion of heaven on the earth , Iob 38.32 .

His performing of all things for us , Psal . 57.2 .

His crowning the year with his goodnesse and his paths droping fatnesse , Psal . 65.11 .

His holding our soul in life , and not suffering our feet to bee moved , Psal . 66.8 .

His dayly loading us with his benefites , Psal . 68.18 .

His doing of wonders and declaring his strength among the people , Psal . 7.7 .

His satisfying the earth with the fruit of his works , Ps. 104.13 .

His giving of all their meat in due season , Ps. 104.27 .

His work is honourable and glorious . Ps. 111.3 .

His giving unto all life , breath and all things , Acts 17.25 .

He hath made his wonderful works to be remembred , Ps. 111.4 .

He did shew unto his people the power of his works , that he might give them the heritage of the heathen Ps. 111.6 .

His upholding of all that fal , and raising up of all those who bee bowed down , Ps. 145.14 .

His turning upside-down the way of the wicked Ps. 146.9 .

His gathering the out-casts of his people , Ps. 147.2 .

His setting of the basest men in high places , Dan. 4.17 .

His delivering and reskuing ,

His working signes and wonders in heaven and earth , Dan. 6.27 .

His bringing his judgments , to light every morning ,

His revealing the deep and secret things ,

His knowledge what 's in darknes , and the light dwelling with him , Dan. 2.22 .

His giving of wisdome and might , Dan. 2.23 .

His increasing the Nations and destroying them , Job 12.23 .

His passing by us and we see him not , Job 24.8 , 9.

His inlarging of the Nations and straightning them , Job 12.23 .

His often speaking when we do not perceive the sam , Iob 33.14

His working great matters and deliverances with man Iob 33.30

In the Heavens and Cloudes .

His right hand spaned the heavens ,

Their standing together when he cals , Isa . 48.13 .

His clothing the heavens with blacknesse , making sackcloth their covering .

His commanding the Sun not to rise , & sealing up the stars , Iob 9.7

His giving the Sun for a light by day , and the moon and starres for a light by night , Ier . 31.35

His meting out heaven with a span , Isa . 40.12 .

Clouds

His binding up the waters in his thick clouds , the cloud not being rent under them , Iob 26.8 .

His lifting up his voice to the clouds , that abundance of waters may cover us , Iob 38.34 .

By watering his wearying the thick cloud , & scattering his bright cloud , Iohn 37.11 .

His disposing of his clouds , and causing of their light to shine , Iob 31.16 .

His ballancing of the clouds Iob 37.16 .

His numbring of the clouds in wisdom , and staying of the bottles of heaven , Iob 38.37 . His making the clouds his chariot , & walking upon the wings of the wind , Ps. 124.3 .

His covering of the heavens with clouds , & preparing of rain for the earth ,

His making of grasse to grow upon the mountains , Ps. 147.18 .

His holding back the face of his throne , and spreading the cloud upon it , Iob 26.9 .

Light .

His forming the light and creating darknes , Isa . 45.7 .

His spreading his light upon the spreadings of the clouds , Iob 36.29 , 30.

His covering the light and commanding it not to shine by the interposing cloud , Iob 36.32 .

His parting of the light which scattereth the East-wind upon the earth , Iob 38.24 .

His covering himself with light , as doth a garment , Ps. 104.2 .

Snow , Rain , Ice .

His saying to the snow , Be thou on ear●h :

Likewise the same to the small rain , & to the great rain of his strength Iob 37.6 .

His giving rain upon the earth , and sending waters upon the fields , Iob 5.10 .

His causing the deep to congeal in the heart of the sea , Exod . 15.8 .

His treasuring up the snow & hail , Iob 38.22

His visiting the earth and watering it ,

His greatly inriching it with the river of God which is full of water , Ps. 65.9 .

His preparing of corn when he hath so watered it , Ps. 65.9 .

His watering the ridges thereof abundantly ,

His setling the furrows thereof ,

His making it soft with showers ,

His blessing the springing thereof , Ps. 65.10 .

His giving the former and latter rain in their season , Ioel 2.23 .

His giving of frost by his breath ,

His straitning the breadth of the waters , Iob 37.10 .

His paths dropping upon the pastures of the wildernesse ,

His causing the little hils to rejoice on every side , Ps. 65.12 .

His giving of snow like wool , his scattering the hoar frost like ashes , Ps. 147.17 .

His casting forth of ice like morsels , Ibid .

His sending out his word & melting them , Ps. 147.14 .

His sending of the ice and the hoary frost of heaven , Iob 38.29 .

His making small the drops of rain , pouring down rain according to the vapour thereof , Job 36.27 .

His watering the hils from his chambers , Ps. 104.13 .

Lightning ; Thunder .

His making lightnings with rain , Jer . 10.13 .

His dividing a water-course for the overflowing of the waters , and making a way for the lightning and thunder , Job 38.25 .

His present sending of lightnings to go and come readily , Job 38.35

His making of lightnings for the rain , Ps. 135.7 .

Winde .

His causing of his winde to blow , that the waters may flow , Psa . 147.14 .

The bringing the wind out of his treasures , Ps. 135.7 . Jer . 10 13.

His commanding and raising the stormy wind which lifteth up the waves , Ps. 107.25 .

His gathering of the wind in his binding the waters in a garment , Job 26.8 .

In the Earth .

His tr●●ding on the high places of the earth , Amos 4-13 .

His shaking the earth out of her place , causing the pillars thereof to tremble , Iob 6.6 .

His giving of the earth in the hands of the wicked , Iob 9.24 .

His stretching out the North over the empty place .

And hanging the earth upon nothing , Iob 26.7

His spreading abroad the earth by himself , Isa . 44.24 .

His making the goings of the evening and morning to rejoice , Ps. 65.8 .

His looking on the earth , to make it to tremble ,

His touching the hils that they may smoak , Ps. 104 ▪ 32.

His turning the wildernes into a standing water ,

And dry ground into watersprings , Ps. 107.35

His turning the rock into a standing water ,

And the flint into a fountain of waters , Ps. 114.8 .

His causing the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth , Ps. 135.7 . Ier . 10 13.

His sending forth his commandement . upon the earth ,

His making of his word to run very swiftly , Ps. 147.15 .

His causing of the utmost parts of the earth to be afraid at his tokens , Ps. 65.8 .

Waters .

His withholding the waters , causing them to dry up ,

His sending them out to overturn the earth , Iob . 5.15 .

His compassing the waters with bounds , till the day and night come to an end , Iob 26.12 .

His dividing the sea by his power ,

His smiting through the proud by his understanding , Iob 26.12 .

His cutting out of rivers amongst the rocks

And overturning of mountains by the roots putting out his hand on the rocks , Iob 28.9 .

His cutting out the rivers amongst the rocks , Iob 28.10 .

His binding the earth from overflowing , Iob 28.11 .

His straitening the breadth of the waters , Iob 37.10 .

His gathering of the waters of the sea as a heap ,

His laying up the depths in storehouses , Ps. 33.7 .

His stilling the noise of the seas , the noise of ●heir waves , and the tumults of the people , Ps. 65.7 .

His turning of the sea into dry land , that his people went through on foot , there rejoicing , Ps. 66 , 6.

His ruling the raging of the sea , and stilling of them when they arise , Ps. 92.5 .

His removing the waters , and making them flie at the voice of his thunder ,

Their going up to the mountaines , and down to the vallies , unto the place that he hath founded for them , Ps. 104.7 , 8.

His sending the springs into the valleys which run among the hils , Ps. 104.10 .

His turning rivers into a wildernesse ,

And the watersprings into a dry ground , Ps. 107.33 .

His measuring the waters in the hollow of his hand ,

His comprehending the dust of the earth in a measure , Isa . 40.12 .

His making the rivers Islands ,

His drying up the pools , Isa . 42.15 .

His saying to the deep be dry ,

And drying up the rivers , Isa . 44.27 .

His drying up the sea at his rebuke , making the rivers a wildernes , Isa . 50.2.3 -

His voice causing multitudes of waters in the heavens , Ier . 10.13

His dividing the sea when the waves thereof roar , Ier . 31.35 .

His rebuking the sea and making it dry ,

And drying up all the rivers , Nah . 1.4 .

His causing with the blast of his nostrils the waters to gather together ,

The floods to stand upright as a heap , Exo . 15.8 .

Mountaines .

His causing the mountaines to quake , and the earth and hils to qu●ke at his presence , yea the world and all that dwel therein , N●h . 1.5 .

His making waste mountains and hils , & drying up all their herbs , Isa . 42.15 .

His weighing the mountaines in scales ,

And the hils in a ballance , Isa 40.12 .

His removing the mountains and they know not ,

His overturning them in his anger , Iob 9.5 .

His puting forth his hand upon the rock , and overturning of mountaines by the roots , Iob 28.9 .

Mankinde , Great men .

His removing and seting up of Kings ,

His powring contempt upon Princes . causing them to wander in a wildernesse where is no corn , Psal . 107.4 .

His giving of wisdom to the wise , and knowledg to them that know understanding . Dan . 2 : 21

His turning of wise men backwards , and making their knowledge foolish ,

His making Diviners mad , his frustrating the tokens of the liars , Isa . 24.25 ,

His bringing the Princes to nothing ,

His making the Judges of the earth as vanity , Isa . 40.23 .

His loosing the bond of Kings , and girding their loines with a girdle , Iob 12 18.

His leeding of princes away spoiled , and overthrowing the mighty , Iob 12.19 .

His pouring contempt upon princes , & weakning the strength of the mighty , Iob 12.21 .

His leading of Counsellors away spoiled , & making the Judges fools , Job 12.17 .

His removing away the speech of the trusty And taking away the understanding of the aged , Iob 12 20.

His taking away the heart of the chief of the people , Ps. 107.4 .

His causing them to wander in a wildernes where is no way , Iob 12.24 .

His giving of salvation unto Kings , Ps. 144.10

His taking the wise in their own counsels , and carrying headlong the counsel of the froward Job 5.13 .

Poor men .

His bringing poor , and making rich ,

His bringing low , & lifting up , 1 Sam . 2.7 , 8.

His delivering the poor in affliction , and opening their ear in oppression Job 36.5 .

His setting the poor on high from affliction ,

His making him families like a flock of sheep Psal . 107.41 .

His raising up the poor and needy out of the dust , & lifting him out of the dunghil ,

That he may set him with the princes of his people , Ps. 113.7 , 8.

His saving of the poor from the sword , & from their mouth , and from the hand of the mighty Job 5.15 .

Mankinde .

His ruling in the kingdome of men ,

His giving it to whomsoever he wil , Dan. 4.17

His giving of light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death ,

His guiding our feet in the way of peace , Luk . 1.79 .

His teaching us to profit ,

His leading us by a way that we should go , Isa . 48.17 .

His opening the ears of men , & sealing their instruction , Iob 33.16

His withdrawing a man from his purpose , and hiding pride from him ▪ Job 33 ▪ 17.

His speaking in a dream in a vision of the night , in slumbering & in a deep sleep , Iob 33. 15 His putting down one and raising another , Psal . 75.7 .

His causing our cloths to be warm , when hee quieteth the south wind Job 37.17 .

His making us to dwel in safety onely , Ps. 4.8

His girding us with strength and making our wayes perfect , Ps. 18.33 .

His making our feet like hinds feet , and setting us upon high places , Ps. 18.33 .

His teaching our hands to war so that a bow of steel is broken by our arms , Ps. 18.34

His making us to lie down in green pastures ,

His leading us by the still waters , Psal . 23.2 .

His making of wars to cease unto the end of the earth ,

His breaking the bow and cutting the spear asunder ,

His burning the chariot in the fire , Psal . 46.9 .

His choicing out our inheritance for us , Psal . 47 4.

His holding us up from the wombe ,

His taking us out of our mothers bowels , Ps 71.6 .

His opening his hand to fill all with good ,

His hiding his face and troubling the creatures , Psalme 104.29

His taking away their breath that they die and returne to dust Psal . 104.29 .

His sending forth his Spirit , that they are created upon the face of the earth , Ps. 104.30

His making the hungry to dwell in a wildernesse , and to prepare a city for their habitation , Ps , 107.36 .

His blessing of men that they are multiplied greatly , Psal . 107.38 .

His making the barren woman keep house and be a joyfull mother of children , Psal . 112.9 .

His keeping all our bones , that not one of them is broken , Psalm 34.20 .

His teaching our hands to war , and our fingers to fight , Ps. 44.1

His giving of all meat in due season , Psal . 145.15 .

His opening his hand filling the desire of every living thing , Psal . 145.16 .

His executing of judgement for the oppressed , 146.7 .

His giving of food to the hungry , Ps. 146.7 .

His loosing of the prisoners , ibid .

His raising them that are bowed down , Ps. 146.8 .

His preserving the strangers , and relieving the fatherlesse and widow Ps. 146.9 .

His lifting up of the meek ,

His casting of the wicked to the ground , Psal . 147.6 .

His strengthening of the bars of our gates

His blessing of our children within them , Ps. 147.13 .

Ministers .

His confirming the word of his servant ,

His performing the counsel of his messengers , Isa . 44.26 .

His creating the fruit of the lips peace , peace to him that is neer , and to him that is afar off , Isa . 57.19 .

His making peace and

Creating of evill , Isa . 45.7 .

His declaring unto man his thought , Amos 4 , 13.

His restoring our soul ,

His leading us in the paths of righteousnesse for his names sake , Ps. 23 3.

His planting his people , his afflicting his people and casting them out , Ps. 44.2 .

His casting us off , and putting us to shame ,

His not going forth with our armies , Psal . 44.9 .

His setting the solitary in families ,

His bringing out those that are bound with chains , Ps. 68.6 .

His making us meet darknes in the daytime , and grope at noon day as at night , Job 13 , 14.

His correcting of man & teaching him knowledge , Ps. 94.10 .

His remembring us in our low estate , Psalm 136.23 .

His bringing the blind by a way which they knew not ,

His leading them in paths which they have not known ,

His making darknesse light before them , and crooked things straight Isa . 42.16 .

His giving of power to the faint ,

And increasing of strength to them that have no might , Isa . 40.29 .

His turning the shadow of death into the morning ,

His making the day dark with night , Amos 5.8 .

Enemies .

His disappointing the purposes of the crafty , so that their hands cannot performe their enterprise , Job 5.12 .

His strengthening the spoiled against the strong , Amos 5.9 .

Affliction .

His pouring us out as milk , and curdling us as cheese , Iob 10.10 .

His breaking down without possible repairing again .

His shuting up a man without any opening , Job 12.14 .

His discovering deep things out of darknes ,

And bringing out to light the shadow of death , Job 12.22 .

His making of peace in his high places , Job 25.2 .

His sending a messenger unto us one of a thousand , Job 33.23 .

His exalting on high those that below , that those who mourn may be exalted , Job 5.13 .

His killing and making a live ,

His wounding and healing , Deut. 32.39 .

His giving of us songs in the night , Job 35.10

In our being bound with cords and fetters of affliction , his shewing us our works and transgressions & wherin we have exceeded ,

His opening our ear to Discipline , and commanding us to returne from our iniquity , Job 36.8 , 9.

His putting of wisedome in the inward parts ,

His giving of understanding to the heart . Job 3 , 8.

His giving councell , to our reines , and his instructing of us in the night season , Ps 16.7 .

His bringing of the councels of the wicked to nought ,

His making the devices of the people to none effect , Ps. 33.10 .

His driving out the heathen with his hand , Ps 44.2 .

His making us to turn back from our enemy ,

His making us a spoil unto them that hate us , Ps. 44.10 .

His giving us like sheep appointed for meat ,

His scattering us among the heathen , Ps. 44.11 .

His selling of us for nought , Ps. 44 , 12.

His making of us a reproach to our neighboures ,

His making us a scorn and derision unto them that are round about us , Ps. 44.13 .

His making his people a by-word among the heathen , a shaking of the head among the people , Ps. 44 14.

His treading downe our enemies for us , Ps. 108.13 .

His redeeming us from our enemies , Ps. 126.34

Darknesse .

His making us grope in darknesse without light ,

His making us stagger like a drunken man Job . 12.25 .

His setting an end to darknes , and searching out of all perfection even the stones of darknesse , and the shadow of death , Iob . 33.3 .

His bringing of hidden things out to light , Job 28.11 .

His bringing our soul from the pit to be enlightned with the light of the living , Job 33.30

Beasts and Goods .

The roaring of the lyon , and the voice of the fierce lion , and the teeth of the young lions breaking , Job 4.10 .

The old lions perishing for want of prey , and the scattering of the stout lyons whelp abroad , Job 4.11 .

His providing the young ravens their food , Job 38.37 .

His giving of goodly wings to the Peacock ,

His giving of wings and feathers unto the Ostrich , Job 39.

His depriving us of wisedome and understanding , Iob 39.16.13

His giving of strength to the horse , & clothing his neck with thunder , Iob 39.16 .

His making the hawk to flie by his wisdome , Iob 39.36.26 .

His causing the Eagle to mount up at his command , Iob 39.27 .

His drawing out the Leviathan with a hook Iob 41.1 .

His causing the pastures with the flocks of the valleyes all covered with corn to sing Psal 65.13 .

His satisfying our mouth with good things

His renewing our youth like the Eagles , Ps. 103.5 .

His causing the grasse to grow , cattel and food for the service of man Ps. 104.14 ,

His causing of wine that maketh glad the heart of man , Psalm 104.15 .

His causing of oile which maketh the face to shine ,

His causing of bread to strengthen man , Ps. 104.15 .

His not suffering our cattell to decay , Psal . 107.38 .

His suffering them to be minished and brought low through affliction , oppression and sorrow , Ps. 107.38

His making grasse to grow on the mountains , Ps. 147.8 .

His giving of the beasts food , and to the young ravens which cry ,

His sending of peace in our borders , & filling us with the flower of wheat , Ps. 147.13 .

Sinnes .

His pardoning & passing by the transgression of the remanent of his heritage , Mic . 7.18 .

His forgiving all our sinnes ,

His healing all our diseases , Psal . 103.3 .

His redeeming our life from destruction , Ps. 103.4 .

His crowning us with loving kindnes & tender mercies , Ps. 103.4

His not dealing with us after our sins , nor rewarding us after our iniquities , Ps 103.10 .

His removing our transgressions from us as far as the east is from the west , Ps. 103.12 .

Seasons .

His changing the times and seasons , Dan. 2.21

His washing away things that grow out of the dust of the earth ,

We are willed to command him concerning the works of his hands , Isa , 45.11 .

In our prerogatives .

His quickening of us together with Christ , Eph. 2.5 .

His redeeming us from under the Law to receive the adoption of sonnes , Gal. 4.4 .

His loving us & washing our sins in his own blood , Rev. 1.5 .

His sealing of us , & giving us the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts 2 Cor . 1.22 .

His raising us together and making us to sit in heavenly places in Christ Jesus , Eph. 2.6

His making us of both one , and breaking down the stop of the partition wall , Ephes . 2.14 .

His begeting us a gain into a lively hope through the resurrection of Christ from the dead , by his abundant mercy , Eph. 1 , 3.

XXXVII . Eternity of GOD .

HE reignes forever and ever , Exod . 15.19 .

He shall dwell for ever , Psal . 9.7 .

His throne is for ever , Psal . 45.6 .

He ruleth by his power , for ever . Ps. 6 , 8.

He is from everlasting , Psal . 93.1 .

He shall endure for Psal . 102.12 .

He is the same , and his years shal have no end , Psal . 102.27 .

His glory shal endure for ever , Ps. 104.31 .

Christ is a Priest for ever after the order of Melchizedeck , Ps. 110.1 , 6.

His righteousnesse endureth for ever . Psal . 111.3

His kingdom is an everlasting Kingdome Dan. 4.9 ,

His Dominion endureth through all generations he shal reign for ever , Psalme 146.10 .

Whatsoever he doth shal be for ever , Eccles . 3.14 .

His name is from everlasting , Isaiah 63.16 .

His dominion shal be for ever unto the end , Dan. 8.18 .

He is the same and his years shal not faile , Heb . 1.12 .

XXXVIII . Strength of God .
Generals .

IT is he who girds us with strength to the battel , 2 Sam . 22.40 .

We should give unto the Lord , glory and strength ,

Strength and gladnes are in Gods palace , 1 Chron . 16.27 .

He is wise in heart , and mighty in strength no prospering against him , Job 9.4 .

If wee speake of strength , loe he is strong , Job 9.19 .

He is mightie in strength and wisdome , Job 38.5 .

He is our strength and our redeemer , Ps. 19.14 .

He is exalted in his own strength , Ps. 21.13 .

He is our strength and our shield , Ps. 28.7

He is the God of our strength , Ps. 43.2 .

He is the strength and saving strength of his people , Ps. 28.8 .

He is the rock of our strength , Ps. 6.2 .

He is the strength of our heart , and our portion for ever , Ps. 73.26 .

When he shews strength with his arme , he scatters the proud in the imaginations of their hearts , Luk . 1.51 .

His strength is in the clouds , Ps. 68.34 .

He hath a mighty arme , strong is his hand and high is his right hand , Ps. 89.13 .

When he marches to save his people , he marches in the greatnesse of his strength , Isa 63.1 .

He hath strength , Pro . 4.18 .

Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary , Ps. 96.6 .

God is the glory of our strength , Ps. 89.16 .

Power of his strength .

IT brought the people out of Egypt , Exod . 13.3 , 14.

Those who stumble , hee girds therewith , 1 Sam . 2.4 .

The channels of the sea appear , the foundations of the world are discovered at his rebuke and at the blast of the breath of his nostrils , 2 Sam . 22.16 .

He delivereth us therby from our strong enemies , 2 Sam . 22.18 .

Thereby hee gives strength to his King , and exalts the horn of his anointed , 1 Sam . 2.10 .

He is our strength and power , to make our way perfect , 2 Sam . 22.35 .

He is our refuge and strength , a very present help in trouble , Ps. 46 1 He commands strength to his Saints , & strengthens that which he hath wrought in us , Ps. 68.28 .

Thereby he setteth fast the mountaines being girded with power Psal . 65.6 .

The God of Israel it is he who giveth strength and power to his people , Psal . 78.35 .

Thereby he divides the sea , cleaves the fountain and the flood and dryes up the mighty waters , Psal . 74.13

Doing wonders , he hath declared his strength , amongst the people , Psal . 77.14 .

He hath laid help for the Saints upon one who is mighty , ps . 89 19

He is clothed with strength where with he hath girded himself , having thereby set the world that it cannot be moved , Ps. 93.1 .

He is God the Lord , the strengh of our salvation who covers our head in the day of battel , Ps. 140.7 .

It he our strengch which teacheth our hands to war , and our fingers to fight , Psal . 144.1 .

His way is strength to the upright , Pro . 10.29

We ought to be confident and not fearfull , because the Lord Jehovah is our strength and song , and is become our salvation , Isa . 12.2 .

He is strength to the poor , a strength to the needy in their distresse &c. Isa . 25.4 .

He is strength to his people , who turn the battell to the gate , Isa . 28.6 .

It is he that giveth power to the faint , and to increase strength in them that have no might , Isa . 40.29 .

The God of heaven giveth Kings a kingdom strength and glory . Dan . 4.32 .

Use .

To trust in God that strength , Ps. 18.2 .

To joy in the Lords strength , Ps. 21.1 .

To desire to be judged by his strength , Ps. 54.1 .

To resolve therefore to wait upon God , Ps. 59.9 .

Therefore to resolve to sing unto God being our refuge and the God of our mercy , Ps. 59.17 .

Therefore to ascribe strength unto God the Lord , Psalme 71.17 .

Therefore to walk in the strength of the Lord God , Ps. 71.17 .

Therefore to shew it forth unto their generation , and his power unto that to come , Ps. 71.18 .

To shew unto the generaition to come the praises of the Lord , his strength , and the wonderfull works that hee hath done , Ps. 78.4 .

To pray God to gird up his strength & come and save them , Ps. 80.2 .

To sing aloud unto God our strength , Psal . 81.1 .

To desire it unto us , Ps. 86.16 .

In distresse to cry out unto God for his zeale and his strength , and the sounding of his bowels and his mercy , Isa . 63 15

When in danger the Saints adhere unto other helps , yet it is in the Lord their God , Zech . 12.5 ,

Trials .

It is a cause of our ruine to forget the God of our salvation , and not to be mindfull of the God of our strength , Isa . 17.10 .

The Saints in exigents may come to think that their strength and hope are passed from the Lord , Lam . 3.18 .

Encouragements .

That the Lord will give strength unto his people , Ps. 29.11 .

That he is the Saints strength in the time of trouble , Ps. 37.39 .

That wisedome and knowledge makes a man strong , and increase in strength , Pro . 24.5 .

That the Lord is our strength and song , being become our salvation , Ps. 118.14 .

That they who wait upon the Lord , do renew their strength , and do mount up with wings as Eagles , Isa . 40.31 .

That in the Lord we have righteousnesse and strength , that men shuld come unto him , Isa . 45.24 .

That though other helps fail , yet the Saints joy that God is their strength , Isa . 49.5 .

That God in dangers saves his people from future danger , by his right hand , and by the arm of his strength , Isa . 62.8 .

That the Lord is our strength , our foretresse , and our refuge in the day of affliction , Jerem . 16.19 .

That the Lord is their strength , and will make their feet like Hindes feet , Hab . 3.19 .

XXXIX . Power of GOD .
Generals .

NOthing is too hard for him , Gen 18.14

There is none that can do according to his might , Deut. 3.24 .

None knoweth the power of his anger , Ps. 90.1 .

Through the terriblenesse thereof his enemies do submit unto him , Ps. 66.3 .

There is no wisdome power or understanding against him , Pro . 21.30 . Isa . 24.19 .

His hand is not shortned at all , that it cannot redeem , Isa . 50.2 .

None can stay his hand or say unto him , what dost thou ? Dan . 4.25 . Nahum 1.3 , 5.

He is excellent in power and in judgment Iob 37.23 .

He is able to abase those who walk in pride , Dan 4.27 .

None can understand the thunder of his power Iob 26.14 .

It belongeth unto him Ps. 62.11 .

There is an exceeding greatnesse of power to make us believe , Eph. 1.19 .

Excellencie .

It was Davids song , Ps. 59.16 .

He thirsted to see his power and his glory , Ps. 63.2 .

He is excellent in power and in judgement , Iob 37.23 .

His right hand is glorious in power , Exo . 15.6 .

It is a great power , Num . 14.17 .

It is a mighty power , Deut. 4 37. 1 Sam . 44.6

Particulars .

He hath Power to help , 2 Cor . 29.8 .

He is able to recompence the obedient all losses , 2 Chron . 25.9 .

He divideth the sea . Iob 26 12.

He thereby overturneth the mountains by the roots , Iob 28.9 .

He scattereth enemies thereby , Psalm . 59.1 .

The earth shakes , th● heavens drop at his presence , Ps. 68.8 .

Hee calleth all the stars by their names , by the greatnesse of his might , Isa . 40.26 .

Hee hath power to deliver , Isaiah 50.2 .

He is mighty to save , Isa . 63.1 .

He hath power to forgive sinnes , Matth . 9.9 .

He is able to succour , those who are tempted , Heb , 2.18 .

He is able to save from death , Heb . 10.5 .

Trials .

He hath made the heavens thereby , &c. Ier . 10.12 .

He hath made the earth and all that is therein by his great power , and outstretched arme , Ier . 2.75 .

He exalteth thereby , Iob 26.22 .

Sometimes he slayes not , but scattereth men thereby , and throwes them down , Psal . 95.11

Through the greatnesse thereof , his enemies are made to submit unto him , Ps. 66.4 .

He ruleth thereby for ever , Ps. 66.7 .

By the greatnesse thereof , he can preserve those appointed to die , Psal . 79.11 .

He saves many times rebellious people to make his mighty power known , Psal . 106 8.

His eternall power and godhead was seen in the creation of the world , Rom. 4.20 .

He is of power to stablish us according to the Gospel , Rom. 16.25

He will raise us up by his power , 1 Cor . 6.14 .

He is to be praised in the firmament of his power , Ps. 150.1 .

Preaching of the Crosse is the power of God , 1 Cor . 1.18 .

Christ is the power of God , 1 Cor . 1.24 .

We shall live with God by his power towards us , 2 Cor . 13.4 .

All things are upheld by the might of his power , Heb . 1.30 .

He is able to do abundantly above all that we can think or speak , Eph. 3.20 .

XL . Greatnesse of God .

HE is great , & greatly to be praised , and his greatnesse is unsearchable , Ps. 135.36 .

He is great and of great power , his understanding is infinite , Ps. 147.5 .

He filleth heaven and earth , Ier . 23.24 .

He is greater then men , Iob 33.12 .

The heaven , even the heaven of heavens cannot contain him , 1 King 8.27 .

He is great and above all gods , Ps. 135.5 . & 95.3

He is great , and wee know him not ,

The number of his years cannot be searched out , Iob 36.26 .

There is none so great as our God , Ps. 77.13 .

There is none who is great like the Lord , and his name great in might Ier . 10.6 .

He is greater then all Gods , Exod . 18.11 .

He is great , and greatly to be praised in the city of our God , and in the mountain of his holinesse , Ps. 48.1 .

He is great , and greaily to be praised , and to be feared above all gods 1 Chr. 16.25 . Ps. 96.4 .

By the greatnesse of his arme he stills the Churches enemies in their dangers and makes them to be quiet to let them alone , Exo . 15.16

His mercies are suteable to his greatnesse Num . 14.19 . Nehe . 9.22 . 1 Chron . 21.13 .

We are not able to endure a sight of his greatnesse , Deut. 5.24 .

Greatnesse should be ascribed unto him , Deu . 32.3 .

He got himself a name of greatnesse and terriblenesse , by driving out the Nations from before his people , 1 Chro . 17.21 .

His is the greatnesse and the power , and the glory and the majesty , 1 Chron . 29.11 .

Through the greatnesse of his power he makes his Enemies submit unto him , Ps. 66.8 .

Through his greatnesse his people were redeemed and brought out of Egypt , Deut . 9.26 .

He should be praised according to his excelent greatnesse , Ps. 150.2

He is a great God and a great King above all gods , Psalm 95.3 . 2 Chron . 2.5 .

He is great in Zion , and high above all the people , Ps. 99.2 .

By the greatnesse of his might he calleth all the host of heavenly bodies by their name , Isa . 40.26 .

He travelleth to destroy his enemies , and help his Church in the greatnes of his strength , Isa 63.1 .

The exceeding greatnesse of his power is seen to them who believe , Ephes . 1.19 .

He is great , for there is none like him neither is there any God besides him , &c. 2 Sam . 7.22 .

As he is a great God , so he doth great things and unsearchable , marvellous things without number , Iob 5.9 .

Things past finding out , yea , and wonders without number , Iob 9.10 .

He is very great , and clothed with honour and majesty , Ps. 104.1 .

It is confessed that he is great and above all gods , Ps. 135.5 .

As he is great , so he alone doth great wonders , Ps. 136.4 .

He is the great God that formed all things , Prov. 26.10 .

In the midst of us , Isa . 12.6 .

There is none like unto the Lord , great , and great in might , Ier . 10.6 .

The Lord is the great the mighty God , called the Lord of hosts , 1 Chr. 11.9 .

Great in counsel , and mighty in worke , Ier . 32.18 , 19.

It is the great God who makes knowne what shall come to passe hereafter , Da . 2.45

He is the great and dreadfull God , keeping Covenant and mercy , to them that love him , Dan. 9.4 .

He is greater then all , Iohn 10.29 .

He is greater then Christ considered as he is the mediator , Iohn 14.28 .

He is greater then our heart , and knoweth all things , 1 Iohn 3.20 .

XLI . Goodnesse of God .
Generals .

HE out of his goodnes prepares mercies for the poor , Psal . 68.10 .

He is good and his mercie endureth for ever , Isa . 63.11 .

His goodnesse layed up for them that feare him , is unexpressable , Ps. 31.19 .

He is good and upright , and therefore will teach sinners in the way , Psal . 25.8 .

He prevents his Saints with the blessings thereof , Psal . 21.3 .

His name is good , Psal . 54.6 .

His loving kindnesse is good , Psal . 69.16 .

He is good to his Israel , even to the cleane in heart , Psal . 73.1 .

He is good and does good , Psal . 119.68 .

He is good unto all , and his tender mercies are over all his works , Ps. 145.9 . Jer . 33.11 .

He is good , and a strong hold in the day of trouble , Nah . 1.9 .

He is abundant in goodnesse and trueth , Exod . 34.6 .

The earth is full thereof , Ps. 33.5 .

It is said to be a high prerogative to dwell in his courts , and to be satisfied with the goodnesse of his house , Psal . 65.4 .

He is called the Saints goodnesse , and their fortresse , Psal . 144.2 .

It is mentioned unto God for a strong plea for mercy , to utter thereupon the memory of his great goodnesse , and to sing of his righteousnesse , Ps. 145.7 .

It is an expression of the Church , to mention his mercies and loving kindnesses , according unto all he hath bestowed out of his great goodnesse , &c. Isa . 63.7 .

It is so great , that men are said in the latter dayes to take such notice thereof , as to fear the Lord and his goodnesse , Hos . 3.5 .

His beauty therewith is said to be unexpresable great , when corn and wine should make the young men & maids cheerfull , Zech . 9.17 .

As he is good , so the fruit of his spirit is in all goodnesse , Rom. 11 32.

Trials touching it .

It is such as makes men to fear and tremble for the greatnesse thereof , Ier . 33.9 .

The greatnes thereof is matter of delight unto his saints , Neh . 9.25 .

He blots out the saints transgressions for his goodnesse sake , Ps. 25.7 .

It is matter of thankfulnesse and praise , Ezra . 3.11 . Ps. 107.1 .

He is good unto them that wait for him , and to the soul that seekes him , Lam . 3.25 .

We ought to rejoice for all the good he does to his people , Exod . 18.9 .

As one of his greatest favours , he made all his goodnes to passe before Moses , Exod . 33.16 .

It was an encouragement which Moses used to Hobab , for to stay with him , the participation thereof , Num . 10 33.

It is matter of blessing of God for all his goodnesse and truth of promise unto his saints , 1 King . 8.66 . 2 Chron . 7.10 .

Complaint is made not to have served God in his great goodnesse , unto that he gave his people in a good land and fat , Neh . 9.35 .

After all the saints sufferings , it revives them and gives them hope , Ps. 27 13.

It endureth continually , Ps. 25.1 .

The year is crowned therewith , Ps. 65.11 .

It is matter of high , praise Ps. 107.8 .

It is had recourse unto for the wheat , and for oyle , for wine and for the young flock , &c. and to have their soules as a watered garden , Jer . 31.12 .

It is a rich goodnesse not to be despised , Rom. 2.4 .

It should lead us unto Repentance , Rom. 2.4 .

It is joyned with severity to make us stand in awe , Rom. 11.22 .

It is goodnes to us if we continue in his goodnesse , Rom. 11.22 .

It is Gods good pleasure that we attaine and fulfill all the good pleasure of his goodnesse , unto the worke of faith with power , 2 Thes . 1.11 .

XLII . Wisedome of God .
Generals .

God who is wisdom understandeth the way thereof , 1 Kins 3.28 .

He is mighty in strength and wisdom , Job 36.5 .

Thereby he made the heavens , Ps 136 5.

He thereby can number the clouds , Job 38.37 .

Thereby he founded the earth , Prov. 3.19 .

The world was established thereby , Jer . 10.12 . & 51.15 .

Wisdome and might are his , Dan 2.20 .

His foolishnesse is wiser then men , 1 Cor . 1.25 .

When the world was so wise not to know God , out of his wisdom hee made the foolishnesse of preaching to save believers , 1 Cor . 1 , 21.

Christ is the power of God and the wisedome of God , 1 Cor . 1.24 .

It is a mysterie , 2 Cor . 2.7 .

It is a hidden mystery , a wisdome ordained before the world was , 2 Cor . 2.7 .

It is known unto the Church to bee a manifold wisdome , Ephes . 3.10 .

In Christ are hid all the treasures of wisedome and knowledge , Col. 2.3 .

He is onely wise , Jud. 25.

Trials .

It causeth us to doe righteous judgement , 1 Kings 3.28 .

Out of his wisdome hee puts wisedome in the inward parts , Job 38.36 .

It foretold of the wickednesse of men , Luk . 11.49 .

Christ is made unto us of God , wisdome , righteousnes , &c. 1 Cor . 1.30 .

It is God who gives the Spirit of wisdome , and revelation , Eph. 1.17 .

The word of Christ should dwel in us richly in all wisedome , Col. 3.18 .

The Lamb onely was worthy to receive riches , and honour , and wisedome , Rev. 5.12 .

LXIII . That God doth all .

HE turned the Egyptians hearts to ●ate his people , Psal . 105.25 .

He made the wicked for the day of evil , Pro . 16.3 .

His mingling of a perverse spirit amongst the Egyptians to cause them to erre , Isai . 19 , 14.

He gave Jacob for a spoile , and Israel for a prey unto the robbers , Isa 42.24 .

Who can say that any thing cometh to passe , and the Lord commandeth it not ? Lam . 3.27 .

See a deceived Prophet deceived of God , Ezek . 14.9

Wicked men in their destroying others work for God . Ezek . 29.20 .

God threw out all the Kings of the Canaanites before Joshua , Josh . 11.8 . & 21.3 .

It came of God to harden the Canaanites hearts for their destruction , Josh . 2.20 .

The renting away of the ten tribes from Rehoboam , came of God , 1 King . 12.15 .

There is no evill in the city but the Lord does it , Amos 3.6 .

At Gods command Judah was carried away captive , and Jerusalem overthrown , 2 Kings 24.3 .

The Lord removed Israel also out of his sight , and sent them into captivity for ever , 2 Kings 17.23 .

It was through the anger of the Lord against Jerusalem , that Zedekiah rebel'd against the King of Assyria , 2 King . 24.20 .

There is no peace to him that goes out , nor to him that comes in , because the Lord doth vexe them with all adversity , 2 Chro . 15.5 , 6.

Jehoshaphats time was quiet , because the Lord gave him rest round about , 2 Chr. 20 , 29.

Ahaziahs destruction coming to visit Joram was of God , so falling with him , 2 Chr. 22.7 .

Joash was overthrown by God with a small company of Syrians , 2 Chr. 24.24 .

Amaziah refused good counsell , because his destruction came of God , 2 Chr. 25.20 .

XLIV . WISDOME .
Generals .

THE Saints may misse of discerning their wisdome , Iob 6.13 .

Wicked men die without wisdome , Iob . 4.21 .

Some may seeme to be so wise , as if wisdom should die with them , Iob 12.2 .

A wise man should not utter vain knowledge , nor fill his belly with the East winde , Iob 15.2 .

We ought not to restrain wisdom unto our selves , Iob 15.8 .

Wise relations usually come from our fathers Iob .

A wise man may bee profitable unto himself , Iob 22.2 .

The places of wisedome and understanding are hard to be found Iob 28.12 .

Man knoweth not the price thereof , Iob 28.13 .

It is infinite in value , beyond the price of silver or gold , or precious stones Job 28.15 16.

God understandeth the way and place thereof , Job 28.23 .

Great men are not alwayes wise , neither do the ancient understand Judgement , Job 32.9 .

Such are fittest to give eare unto knowledge , Job 34.7 .

God is mighty in strength and wisedome , Job 36 5.

It is God who putteth wisdome in the inward parts , and giveth under , standing to the heart , Job 38.36 .

It is God who deprives us of wisdome and understanding , Job 39.16 .

Our mouth should speak of wisedome and of understanding , Psal . 49.2 .

our heart should be applied unto wisdome , Ps. 90.12 .

In all our troubles we ought to walk wisely in the perfect way untill God come , Psal . 101.2 .

All Gods works were made in wisedome , Ps. 104.4 .

Fools despise wisdom and instruction , Prov. 1.7 .

In wisdom we should be wise for our selves , Pro 9.12 .

Wise children make glad fathers . Prov. 10.1

Scorners seek it and find it not , ibid .

Folly is joy unto such as are destitute thereof Pro . 15.21 .

A fool hath no heart unto it , Prov. 16.17 .

It is too high for a fool , the knowledge thereof , Prov. 24.7 .

There is more hope of a fool , then of one that is wise in his own conceit , Prov. 26.12 .

Wise men ought not to have respect of persons in judgement , Pro . 24.23 .

In much wisedome there is great grief , Eccles . 1.8 .

There is no remembrance of the wise more then of the fool , for ever , Eccles . 2.16 .

There is a labour in wisdom and knowledge Eccles . 2.21 .

Oppression makes such mad , Eccles . 7.7 .

It is good with an inheritance , Eccles 7.11 .

We must not be overwise , lest we be desolate Eccles . 7.17 .

A little folly makes him to stink who is in reputation for wisedom and honour , Eccles . 10.1

God is onely wise , Rom. 16.27 .

God hath made the wisdome of this world foolishnesse , 1 Cor . 1.20 .

The foolish things of this world , He hath made to confound the wise , 1 Cor . 1.27 .

Wisdome ought to be spoken among them that are perfect , 1 Cor . 2.6 .

The wisdome of this world is foolishnesse with God . 1 Cor . 3.19

God in Christ hath abounded unto us in all grace , wisdom and prudence , Eph. 1.8 .

It is a wofull wisedome , to be wise to do evill ; but to do good , to have no knowledge , Ier . 4.21 .

Wise , mighty , and rich men must not glory in their wisedom , might nor riches Ier . 9.23 .

It is justified of her children , Luk . 7.35 .

What it is .

When one cannot speak profitably , then to be silent , Iob 13.5 .

The fear of the Lord that is wisdom ; and to depart from evill , that is understanding , Pro . 28.28 .

The wel-spring thereof is like a flowing brook , Pro . 18.4 .

True wisdome is the wisdome of the just , Luk . 1.17 .

The speciall point thereof , is to consider our latter end , Deu . 32.29 .

Where .

Usually wisdome and understanding are with the Ancient , and length of dayes , Iob 12 12.

It dwels with prudence , and finds out the knowledge of witty inventions , Pro . 8.12 .

It is found in the lips of him that hath understanding , Pro . 10.18 .

It is with the well-advised , Pro . 13.10 .

It rests in the heart of him that hath understanding , Pro . 13.33 . & 17.24 .

A wise mans heart is at his right hand , Eccl. 10.2 .

Excellencie .

It is infinite in value , beyond the price of silver , gold , or precious stones , Iob 28 15 , 16. &c.

Thereby God made the heavens , Psal . 136.5

It is better then silver or gold , more precious then rubies .

Nothing desireable is comparable unto her ;

Length of dayes is in her right hand , and

In her left hand riches and honour , Pro . 3.15 , 16. Pro . 8.11 .

All her wayes are pleasantnesse , and all her wayes are peace .

She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her ;

Every one who retaineth her is happy , Prov. 3.17 , 18.

Thereby God hath founded the earth , and by his understanding established the heavens Pro . 3.19 .

The fruits thereof are better then gold , yea then fine gold , and her revenue then choice silver , Pro . 8.19 .

Thereby all the great works of predestination , and providence were wrought from everlasting , Pro . 8.23 .

The law thereof it is a fountain of life , to depart from the snares of death , Prov. 13 , 14.

It is better to purchase it , with understanding , then gold or silver , Prov. 16.16 .

It causes men to scale the Cities of the mighty , and to cast downe their confidence , Prov. 21.22 .

When the knowledge thereof is understood , it is sweet to the foule , Pro . 24.7 .

It excelleth folly , as far as light doth darknes , Eccles . 2.13 :

It is a defence , as money is ; but the excellencie of knowledge is , that wisdome , giveth life to them that have it , Eccles . 7.12 .

It makes a mans face to shine and changeth the boldnes of his face , Eccles . 8.1 .

It is to be preferred , before riches or honour , or any other thing whatsoever , 2 Chron . 1.11 .

Nature .

A wise man and of understanding wil hear , increase wisedome , and so attaine unto wise councels , Pro . 1.5 .

It observes wise councels , Ps. 107.43 .

To lay up knowledge , Pro . 10.14 .

To be sparing of speech , Pro . 10.19 .

Their lips disperse knowledge , Pro . 15.7 ,

Reproof enters deep , ly into such , Pro . 17.10 .

Necessity .

It is the principal thing , and therefore to be attained with all our getting , Pro . 4.7 .

We must attain unto wisdome to make us to regard discretion , and that our lips may keep knowledge , Pro . 5.1 , 2.

We must make wisdome as our sister , and understanding as our kinswoman , Pro . 7 4.

Danger of want thereof .

They who hate it love death , Pro . 8.26 .

He sinneth against his own soul , Prov. 8.35 , 36.

For want thereof men do die , Pro . 10.21

Want thereof makes a man despised of his neighbour , Pro . 11.12 .

God destroyes the worldly wisedome of the prudent , 1 Cor . 5.19 .

He taketh the wise in their own craftinesse , 1 Cor . 3.20 .

It is wofull to be wise in our own eyes , and prudent in our own sight Isa . 5.21 .

The wisdom and knowledge of wicked men perverts them , Isa . 47.10 .

Trials .

Sound wisdome is laid up for the righteous , Pro . 2 , 27.

A wise man will be wiser by instruction , and such who are just , wil increase by hearing , Pro . 9.9 .

When it entereth into our heart , and knowledge is pleasant to our soul , then shall we understand righteousnesse , judgement , equity , and every good work , Pro . 2 , 9 , 10.

The wise in heart will receive commandments Pro 10.8 .

Such who hearken unto counsel , are wise , Prov. 4.15 .

Their tongue is health Prov. 12.13 .

Such prudent cover shame , Pro . 12.16 .

Such fear and depart from evil , Pro . 14.16 .

They are crowned with knowledge , Prov. 14 18.

The tongues of such use knowledge aright , Pro . 15.2 .

The way of life is above , to depart from hell beneath , Pro . 15.24

To hear reproofs of wise men , Pro . 15.21 .

They are prudent , Prov. 16.21 .

Their heart teacheth their mouths , & addeth learning to their lips , Pro . 16.23 .

It is a kinde of wisdome to be silent , Pro . 17 , 28.

They keep their minde till afterwards , Prov. 29.11 .

Such have their eyes in their head , Eccl. 2.14

Their words are heard in quiet , more then they that rule among fools , Eccl. 9.7 .

Their words are gracious , Eccles . 10.12 .

Their words are of goodnesse , Eccl. 12.11 .

The fulnesse of the knowledge of Gods will ought to be in all wisedom and spirituall understanding , Col. 1.9

The wisedome from above is first pure , then peaceable , gentle and easie to be intreated , full of mercy and good fruits , without partiality and without hypocrisie , Jam . 2.17 .

To be silent in evil times , Amos 5.13 .

Difficulty .

It is a hard rare matter for fools to become wise , Ps. 94.8 .

Commanded .

We must keep sound wisedome and discretion Prov. 3.21 .

We must get wisdom and understanding , Pro . 4.5 .

We ought to hear instruction , to be wise and not refuse it , Pro . 8.32 .

Effects .

Such prudent foresee evil , and hide themselvs , Pro . 22.3 .

It will fetch our deep councels , Pro . 20.5 .

Through it a house is builded , and established by understanding , Pro . 24.3 .

Encouragements .

They be happy people who find it , Pro . 3.13 .

Such shall inherit glory , Pro . 3.35 .

It leads in the way of righteousnesse , in the midst of the pathes of judgement , Pro . 8.20 .

It causeth the lovers thereof to inherit substance , and fills their treasures , Pro . 8.21 .

They are blessed who give ear unto it , watching daily at her gates , and at the posts of her doors , Prov. 8 34.

Such who find her , finde life and favour , from God , Pro . 8.35 .

It is a commendable thing to our measure , Pro . 12.8 .

The lips of such shall preserve them , Prov. 14.3 .

The Kings favour is towards such servants , Pro . 14.35 .

It appertaineth to Princes , Pro . 14.16 .

Such who purchase it love their owne soule , Prov. 19.8 .

Such walking wisely shall have deliverance , Pro . 28.16 .

Christ is made unto us of God the Father , wisedome , &c. 1 Cor . 1.30 .

Attaining .

It is God who must shew us the secrets thereof , Job 11.6 .

It is God who makes us to know wisdome in the inward parts , Psal . 51.6 .

Wise consideration of Gods doings , makes us to fear , and declare the worke of GOD , Ps. 64.9 ,

By frequencie in the word of God , Ps. 110.98 .

It is the gift of God , Pro . 2.6 .

To fear the Lord , and not to be wise in our own eyes , and to depart from evil , Pro . 3.7 .

By walking with wise men , Pro . 13.20 .

Desire makes a man to separare himself , and intermeddle with all wisdome , Pro . 18.1 .

By hearing counsel and instruction , to become wise in our latter end , Pro . 19.20 .

Scorners punished , makes the simple wise , Pro . 21.11 .

By instruction , ibid .

The rod and reproof give it ; Pro . 29.15 .

By being good in Gods sight , it is given , Eccles . 2.26 .

We must become fools , to become wise . 1 Cor . 3.18 .

It must be beg'd of God , who giveth to all men liberally , &c. Jam . 1.5 .

Unto those who seek it early , Prov. 18.17 .

Use .

It strengthens the wise , more then ten mighty men in the city Eccles . 7.19 .

That the hearts of such may discern both of time and judgement , Ecclesiastes 8.5 .

It is profitable to direct , Eccles , 10.10 .

It makes us wise unto that which is good , and simple unto that which is evil , Rom. 16.19 .

Teaching and admonition should be in all wisdome , Col. 1.28 .

To walk thereby warily towards them that are witohut , Col. 4.5 .

To shew thereby out of a good conversation , all our works with meeknesse of wisdome , Jam . 2.13 .

XLV . Knowledge .
Generals .

A Wise man should not utter vaine knowledge , Iob 15.2 .

Fools have a sort of knowledge , Pro . 1.21 .

It is wickednesse not to desire the knowledge of Gods wayes , and bid God depart from us , Iob 21.14 .

Our lips should utter knowledge clearly , Iob 33.3 .

Prying into Gods councel , darkens counsel without knowledge , Iob 38.2 .

Every prudent man dealeth therewith , Pro . 13.16 .

We should depart from wicked men , not having the lips of knowledge , Pro . 4.7 .

It is not good for the soul to bee without knowledge , Prov. 9.2 .

He who increaseth knowledge , increaseth sorrow , Eccles . 1.13 .

The most excellent , knowledge is the knowledge of Christ crucified 1 Cor . 2.2 .

They are foolish who know not the way of the Lord , nor the judgment of their God , Ier . 5.4 .

Those who think they know any thing , know nothing yet as they ought to know , 1 Cor . 8.2 .

Knowledge and discretion go together , Pro . 1.4 .

Danger of the want thereof .

It is a cause of our destruction , Hos . 4.6 .

Hating thereof makes us to cry and not bee heard , when we choose not the fear of the Lord Pro . 1.29 .

Nature .

If unsanctified , it puffs up . 1 Cor . 8.1 .

Such are sparing of their words , being of an excellent spirit , Prov. 17.28 .

Heavenly knowledge it humbles , Phi . 3.12 , 13

They conceale knowledge , Pro . 12.23 .

Excellencie .

Thereby the depths are broken up , Pro . 9.11 .

Thereby the just are delivered , Pro . 11.9 .

The lips of such are a precious jewel , Prov. 20.15 .

Thereby a house is filled with all pleasant and precious riches , Pro . 24.4 .

It is life eternall to know God , and Iesus Christ whom he hath sent , Iohn 17.3 .

Use .

To grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Iesus Christ , 2 Pet . 3.18 .

Trials .

Putting of us in fear , makes us to know that we are but men , Psalm 9.20 .

We may know that God loves us , when our enemies do not triumph against us , Psal . 41.11 .

Those who love instruction , doe love it , Pro . 12.1 .

Understanding hearts seek after it , Pro . 15.14 .

The lips of such disperse knowledge , Pro . 14.7 .

Attaining .

The sight of Gods great workes , should breed it , Psal . 19.2 .

To cry after it , to seek it as for silver , and for hid treasures , Pro . 2.34 .

Knowledge and understanding come out of Gods mouth , Pro . 2.6 .

It is easie to him that understandeth , Prov. 14.6 .

The heart of the prudent geteth understanding , and the eare of the wise seeketh it , Pr. 18.15 .

Under standing makes us to understand knowledge , Pro . 19.25 .

Not hearkening unto foolish doctrine , not tending to knowledge , Pro . 19.27 .

It is Christ who enriches us in all utterance & knowledge , 1 Cor . 5.1 .

XLVI . Holinesse . Sanctification .
Generals .

WE must be holy as he is holy in all manner of conversation , 1 Pet . 1.15 .

Children ought to be lookt after , and sanctified , Job . 1.5 .

God is terrible out of his holy places , Ps. 68.35 .

Wee should give thankes at the remembrance of his holinesse , Ps. 97.12 .

We should worship , at his holy hil , for he is holy , Ps. 99.9 .

The Lord is righteous in all his ways , and holy in all his workes , Ps. 145.17 .

There should be no hurt nor destruction in all Gods holy mountaine , Isa . 11. Isa . 65.25 .

Our bodies and souls should be presented as a living sacrifice , holy and acceptable before him , Rom. 12.1 .

There is none like God , glorious in holines , &c. Exod . 15 11 ,

Those who minister about holy things should live of the things of the temple , 1 Cor . 3.13 .

The mystery of godlinesse is very great , 1 Tim . 3.16 .

All that will live godly in Christ Iesus shall suffer persecution , 2 Tim 3.12 .

In our course of holinesse , we cannot do the things which we would , Galath . 5.17 .

God is holy , holy , holy , the Lord God almighty , which was , which is , and which is to come . Rev. 4.8 .

Manner .

As he who hath called us is holy , so must we be , in all manner of conversation , 1 Pet . 1.13 , 14.

Such so qualified must purge themselves even as he is pure , 1 Iohn 3.3 .

God must bee worshiped in the beauty of holines , Psal . 96.9 .

Necessity .

Without it no man can see the Lord , Heb . 12.14 .

Because no unclean or polluted thing can enter therein , Revel . 21.27 .

Because unlesse a man be born again of water and the Spirit , he can in no wayes enter into heaven , Iohn 3.5 .

Because if any man be in Christ , he must be a new creature , 2 Cor . 5.17 .

Because with God nothing is availeable , but a new creature , Gal. 5.6 .

Because we are saved and called by an holy calling , 2 Tim . 1.9 .

Danger of wanting .

It is a snare to devour that which is holy , and after vows to make enquiry , Pro . 20.25 .

Despising the words of the holy One of Israel , is destruction , Isa . 5.24 .

It is wicked hypocrisie , despising others , to brag thereof , Isa . 65.5 .

Encouragements .

Then we may boldly enter into the Holiest , by the blood of Jesus , Heb . 10.19 .

That such as are sanctified by God the Father , are preserved in Christ Jesus and called Jude 1.

That godlines with contentment is great gain , 1 Tim . 1.6 .

Motives unto it .

The Commandment is holy , just and good , Rom. 7.12 .

Because such who sow to the Spirit , shal of the Spirit reape life everlasting , Galat . 6.8 .

Such shall have peace in this their strong wrastlings , Gal. 6.16 .

Such coming out of darknes to be light in the Lord , should walk as children of the light , Eph. 1.8 .

The Church sanctified by God , should be a glorious Church , without spote or wrinkle , Eph. 3.27 .

Because the new creature is renew'd in knowledge , according unto the image of him who created him , Colos . 3.10 .

Because it is the will of God our sanctification , 1 Thes . 4.3 .

Because God hath not appointed us unto uncleannes , but unto holines , 1 Thes . 4.7 .

Because that unto the pure all things are pure , 1 Tim . 1.15 .

Because Christ gave himself for us , that he might redeem us from all iniquity , and purifie unto himself a peculiar people zealous of good works , Titus 2.14 .

Because we are saved by the washing of regeneration , and the renewing of the Holy Ghost , Tit . 1.3 .

It is presumed that the Saints are called sanctified ones , Isa . 13.9

Gods dwelling is in the high and holy place Isa . 57.15 .

Gods courts are courts of holines , Isa . 62.9 .

The Saints are called a holy people , redeemed of the Lord , Isa 62 12

They are said to be the people of his holines , Isa . 63.18 .

Our cities should be holy cities , Isa . 64.10 .

It is Gods motto and impression upon all he owns , Zech . 14.21 .

His covenant is a holy covenant , Luk . 1.72 .

He hath sworne that we should serve him in holines and righteousnes , all our days , Luke 1.75 .

The Scriptures are holy , Rom. 1.2 .

Christ was declared to be the Son of God , according to the Spirit of holines , Rom. 1.4 .

We should so purge out the old leaven , as we may be a new lump , 1 Cor . 5.7 .

The Saints shal judge the world , 1 Cor . 6.2 .

Salutations must be holy , 1 Cor . 16.20 .

Christ died , that we should not live unto our selves , &c. 2 Cor . 5.15 .

Because old things are passed away , and all things are become new , 2 Cor . 5.16 .

The Saints are a holy people , Deut. 7.6 .

Gods habitation is a holy habitation , Deut. 26.15 .

Holinesse was engraven upon all consecrated things , Ezra 8.28 .

All places ought to be sanctified unto God Neh . 3.1 .

Gods foundation is in the holy mountains , Ps. 87.1 .

His promise is holy , Ps. 105.22 .

Trials .

There should be no hurt nor destruction in all Gods holy mountain , Isa . 11.9 .

The knowledge of the holy is understanding , Prov. 9.10 .

The Lords holy arm and his right hand gets him the victory , Ps. 98.1 .

Christ sanctified himself , that we also might be sanctified through the truth , John 17.19 .

Our sanctified offerings are acceptable thorow the Holy Ghost , Rom 15.6 .

Holy children , the work of Gods hands , shuld sanctifie his name and sanctifie the Holy one of Jacob , Isa . 29.23

The Lord must be sanctified in our hearts , 1 Pet . 1.15 .

It is matter of great rejoiceing , to have the Holy one of Israel in the midst of us , Isay 12.6 .

He that sanctifieth , and they which are sanctified , are all of one , &c. Heb . 2.11 .

Some have a forme of godlines , but have denied the power thereof , 2 Tim . 3.5 .

Those are proud who consent not to wholesome doctrine according to godlines , &c. 1 Tim . 6.3 , 4.

It is profitable unto all things , having the promise of this life and of that which is to come , 1 Tim . 4.8 .

The creatures are sanctified by the word of God and prayer , 1 Tim . 4.5 .

Those who are Christs have crucified the flesh with the lusts of it , Gal. 5.24 .

Attaining .

We were elected by the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit , &c. 1 Pet . 1.2 .

Our souls are purified through obeying the truth , through the Spirit , 1 Pet . 1.22 .

We are borne again through the incorruptible seed of the word of God , 1 Pet . 1.23 .

All things pertaining to life and godlinesse , are given us through the knowledge of Christ Jesus our Lord , 2 Pet . 1.4 .

The heart is purified by faith , Act. 15.9 .

By being renewed in the Spirit of our mind ,

So putting on the new man , which after God is created in righteousnes and true holines , Eph. 4.23 , 24.

By walking circumspectly , not as fools , but as wise men , Eph. 5.15 .

By the washing of water , through the word , Christ sanctifies his Church , Eph. 5.26 .

By putting on the whole arm our of God , Eph. 6.13 .

The God of peace , he sanctifies us wholly 1 Thess. 5.23 .

We are chosen to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth , 2 Thess. 2.13 .

The grace of God , &c. teaches us to deny ungodlines and worldly lusts , that we might live soberly , righteously and godly , &c. Tit. 2.12 , 13.

Wee are sanctified through the truth , Iohn 17.19 .

Christ for our sakes sanctifieth himself , that we also might be sanctified through the truth Iohn 17.17 , 19.

We are washed sanctified and justified by the name of the Lord Jesus , and by the power of our God , 1 Cor . 7 , 11.

The unbelieving husband is sanctified by the believing wife , &c. 1 Cor . 7.14 .

We are transformed into the image of Christ from glory to glory , even as by the spirit of the Lord , 2 Cor . 3.18 .

The bearing about in our body the dying of the Lord Jesus , causes that the life of Jesus be made manifest in our body , 2 Cor . 4.10.11 .

The many precious promises wee have , should make us to cleanse our selves from all filthines of the flesh and spirit , to perfect holinesse in the fear of the Lord , 2 Cor . 7.1 .

XLVII . Faith
Generals .

HE that cometh to God must believe that he is , and that he is a rewarder of those that diligently seeke him , Heb . 11.6 .

Whatsoever is not of faith is sin , Rom. 14.23

It is the ground of all speedy and faithfull obedience , Heb . 11.7 .

If we shall confesse with our mouth , and believe with our heart that God hath raised Christ from the dead , we shal be saved , Rom. 10.9 .

Those who seek righteousnesse by the works of the Law , and not by faith , misse thereof .

The unbelief of some makes not the faith of God of none effect , Rom. 3.3 .

The righteosnesse therof is revealed from faith to faith , Rom. 1.17

The righteousnesse of God is by Jesus Christ , unto all , and upon all them that believe , Rom. 3.22 .

There is a law of faith , Rom. 3.27 .

It is one God who shal justifie the circumcision by faith , and uncircumcision through faith , Rom. 3.3 .

To him that worketh not , but believeth in him who justifieth the ungodly : his faith is counted for righteousnes , Rom. 4.5 .

Christ is the end of the Law for righteousnes , to them that believe , Rom. 10.3 .

Wee cannot call on him in whom we have not believed , Rom. 10. 14.

The estimation of our selves must be according to the measure of our faith , Rom. 12.3

If we have faith , we should have it to our selves before GOD , Rom. 14.20 .

God is manifest to all nations for the obedience of faith , Rom. 16.26 .

We are not justified by the workes of the law , but by the faith of Jesus Christ , Gal. 2.16 .

All are concluded under sin , that the promise of the faith of Jesus Christ , may be given unto them that believe , Gal 3.22 .

Before the law came we were shut up unto the faith to be revealed Gal. 3.23 .

There is one God , one faith , one Baptism , Eph. 4.5 .

There is an exceeding great power of God , toward us who believe , according to the working of his mighty power , Eph. 1.19 .

We should strive together for the faith of the Gospel , Phil . 1.27 .

The onely righteousnesse , is the righteousnesse of God by faith , Phil . 3.10 .

The faith of others is to be inquired after , 1 Thes . 3.5.6 .

The prospering of others in this grace , is matter of comfort , 1 Thes . 3.7 ,

We ought to strengthen what is wanting in others faith , 1 Thes . 3.10 .

The growth thereof in others , is matter of thanksgiving , 2 Thes . 1.3 .

All men have not faith , 2 Thes . 3.2 .

Godly edification is of faith , 1 Timoth . 1.4 .

We should be an example unto believers , in word , in conversation , in charity , in doctrine , in faith , in purity , 1 Tim . 5.12 .

Such deny the faith as do not provide for their own families , 2 Tim . 5.8 .

It is dangerous to cast of our first faith , 1 Tim . 5.12 .

If we believe not , God abideth faithfull he cannot deny himself , 2 Tim . 2.13 .

Good actions are accepted as they are done in faith , Heb . 11.4 .

We must not have the faith of our Lord Jesus in respect of persons , Iam , 2.1 .

The poore in this world may be rich in faith , Iam . 2.19 .

The devils have a kind of trembling faith , Iam 2.19 .

It is a commandement that we should believe in the name of his son Jesus Christ , and love one another , 1 Iohn 1.21 .

We ought to know and believe the love that God hath unto us 1 Iohn 4.16 .

We should contend earnestly for the faith once given unto the Saints , Iude 3.

The faith of Christians is a sure belief , Luk 1.1 .

A weak faith , yet may be faith , Matth . 8.26 .

In hard tasks we had need of a strong faith Luk . 17.5 .

Severed from doubting , It may remove a mountaine , Luk . 17.19 .

It is a rare Jewell to be found on the earth , Idem

Outward respects may hinder the manifestation thereof for a time , Iohn 12.42 .

Former admonition should strengthen our faith , Iohn 13.9 .

As many as are ordained unto eternal life shall believe , Acts 13.48 .

It is imputed unto believers for righteousnesse , Rom. 4.3 .

What .

It is the strength of faith , against hope to believe in hope , Rom. 4.18 .

Not to stagger at the promise through unbelief , but give glory to God , Rom. 4.24 .

It is the substance of things hoped for , and the evidence of things not seen , Hebr . 11.1

It is , To believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God , Acts 8.37 .

Nature .

It is stedfast , Col. 2.5

It is laborious and active , accompanied with love , and patience of hope , 1 Thess. 1.3 .

It must be unfained 1 Tim . 1.5 .

It picks comforts out of all discomforts , surmounting all difficulties , Mat . 15.47 , 28.

It expects not signes and wonders to breed it , Iohn 4.48 .

It takes Christ at his word , Iohn 4.50 .

It hath therewith certain assurance , Iohn 6.69 .

Such believers cannot abide in darknesse . Iohn 12.46 .

It is bountifull to others necessities , Act. 2.44 .

It is accompanied with a true love to God , Iohn 16.27 .

It purifieth the heart Act. 15.9 .

It is apt to confesse , and acknowledge bypast offences , Act. 19.18

It is a most holy garce , Iude 20.21 .

Excellencie .

Christ thereby dwels in our hearts , Ephes . 1.1.17 .

Neither circumcision availeth any thing , nor ●ncircumcision but this which worketh by love Gal. 5.6 .

After our believing we are sealed therey , with the holy spirit of promise , Eph. 1.13 .

The shield thereof is most excellent to quench all the fiery darts of Satan , Eph. 6.16 .

The fight thereof is a good fight . 2 Tim . 4.7 ,

Thereby wee wade through seeming impossible things , Hebr . 11.11 .

Being tryed , it is much more precious then gold 1 Pet . 1.7 .

It hath whatsoever it believes , Mark . 5.36

All things are possible to a believer , Mar. 5.36 .

It may remove mountains , Mat . 21.21 .

Necessity .

We stand by it , 2 Cor . 1.24 .

The life we now live in the flesh , is by the faith of the Son of God &c. Gal. 2.20 .

Wee must hold up faith and a good conscience , 1 Tim . 1.19 .

The man of God must follow after righteousnes , godlines , faith love , and meeknes , 1 Tim . 6.11 .

We cannot lay hold on eternall life without fighting the good fight thereof , 1 Tim . 6 12.

The just must live by it , Heb . 10.38 .

Our keeping to salvation by the mighty power of God is thereby , 1 Pet . 1.5 .

Unlesse we beleeve in Christ , we must die in our sins , Joh . 8.24 .

Effects .

Though greatly afflicted , it makes us to break off silence , Psal . 116.10 .

Being justified thereby , it works our hearts to peace through our Lord Jesus Christ , Rom. 5.1 .

By the foolishnes of Preaching it saves such who beleeve , 1 Cor . 1.21 .

In Christ thereby we have confidence and boldnesse in him , Eph. 3.12 .

It makes us to die comfortably , Heb . 11 13.

It causeth us to esteem nothing too dear for God , Heb . 11.17 .

It makes us to chuse suffering with Gods people , before worldly preferments , Heb . 11.35 .

It overcomes the world , 1 Joh . 5.4 .

Use .

Thereby we are freely justified without the works of the law , Rom. 3.28 .

We must receive him that is weak in faith , and not to doubtfull disputations , Rom. 14.1 .

To fill us with joy and peace through the Holy Ghost by believing , Rom. 9.15 , 13.

To live by it , Hab . 2.4 .

We wait through the Spirit thereby for the hope of righteousnes , thereby , Gal. 5.5 .

With love it serves us for a breast-pleate , 1 Thes . 5.8 .

Thereby we understand that the world was made by the word of God ,

That things that are seen , were not made of things which do appear Heb . 11.3 .

To save the sick by prayer , Jam . 5 15.

By stedfastnes therein to resist the devill , 1 Pet . 5.9 .

Thereby to receive the promise of the Spirit , Galat . 3.4 .

Thereby to comfort and establish on another mutually , Rom. 1.12 .

To stablish us , Isa . 7.

To make us see the glory of God , Ioh . 11.4

To make us children of the light , believing in the light , Iohn 12.36

To see things to come , Heb . 1.31 .

Encouragements .

It obtaines us a good report , Heb . 11.2 .

It makes men famous & renowned , Rom. 1.8 .

Such believers shall not be ashamed , Rom. 9.23 .

Such who confesse Christ with their mouth and believe in heart that God raised him up from the dead , shal be saved , Rom. 10.9 .

Thereby we receive the promise of the Spirit , Gal. 3.14 .

That it is a praise worthy grace , Col. 1.4 .

It is famous , 1 Thes . 1.8 .

Christ coming to be glorified in his saints , will be made marvellous in all them that believe , 2 Thes . 1.10 .

That God is the Saviour of all men , but especially of such who believe , 2 Tim . 4.10 .

That thereby with patience we come to inherit the promises , Heb . 6.12 .

That in confidence of Christs sacrifice , and satisfaction for sin , we may draw near to God with full assurance of faith , , Heb . 10.22 .

That such who believe shall not be confounded , 1 Pet . 2.6 .

That believers have whatsoever they pray for , Mark 11.24 .

That all believers shall be saved , Mark 16.16 .

That all such , though dead , yet shal they live Iohn 11.25 .

That such shal never dy , Iohn 11.26 .

That it is the way to do some greater works then Christ did , Iohn 14.12 .

That Christ hath prayed for such , Iohn 27.20 .

That all such receive remission of sins , Acts 10.43 .

That the spirit is received by the hearing of faith , Gal. 3.2 .

Companions .

Utterance Knowledge , Diligence Love .

Patience , is inseparable therefrom , 2 Thes . 1.4 .

Grace , mercy and peace are joyned together , 1 Tim . 1.2 .

Sobriety , Gravity , Temperance , Charity , Patience , Tit . 2.2 .

Thereunto we should adde a chain of graces , Vertue , Knowledge , Temperance , Patience , Godlinesse , Brotherly kindnesse , Charitie , 2 Pet . 1.6 .

Trials .

It should not stand in the wisdome of men but in the power of God , 1 Cor . 2.5 .

Those who are of faith , the same are the children of Abraham , Gal. 3.7 .

Those which be of faith , are blessed with faithful Abraham , Gal. 3.9 .

It is accompanied with love unto all the saints , Eph. 1.15 .

There ought to bee an unity of the faith : all gifts are given to advance it , Eph. 4.1.13 .

Strange Doctrine overthrows the faith of some , 2 Tim . 2.18 .

We ought to follow Faith , Charity , & Peace with them that call on the Lord , out of a pure heart , 2 Tim . 2.22 .

Such who beleeve in Christ must be carefull to maintaine good works , Tit . 3.8 .

The profession therof must be held without wavering , Hebr . 10.23 .

Thereby wee have experience of the great and wonderfull works of God , Hebr . 39.40 .

Our prayers must bee acted therein without vavering , James , 1.6 .

Without works it is dead , and profits not , Jam . 2.14 .

Christ is precious unto such who beleeve , 1 Pet . 2.7 .

With the heart man believeth unto righteousnes , &c. Rom 10.10

The lesser sight and greater opposition , the more faith , Mat . 8.10 .

It is a touch of faith which toucheth Christ . Mat . 9.22 .

Strugling and conflicting passions may retard our beleeving , Luk . 16.41 .

He who beleeveth in Christ , beleeveth in God who sent him , Ioh . 12 , 44.

They are most blessed who believe with out sight , Ioh . 20.29 .

Our faith and love must be towards Christ Jesus and all the Saints Phil . 5.

Prerogatives .

In the behalf of Christ not only to believe in him , but also to suffer for his sake , Phil . 1.29

Not to perish , but to have everlasting life , Ioh . 3.15.16 .

To escape , and never to come into condemnation ,

To be passed from death unto life , Iohn 3.18 .

Never to thirst , Ioh . 6.35 .

Thereby to enter into rest , Heb . 4.3 .

To have power to become the sonnes of God , Ioh . 1.12 .

They have everlasting life , Ioh . 5 , 24.

Out of their bellies flow rivers of living waters , Ioh . 7.38 .

Such have life through his Name , Iob . 20.21 .

To be justified from all things whereby they could not be justified by the Law of Moses Act. 13.39 .

Attaining .

Excellent things were written , to worke it in us , 1 John 5.13 ,

Terrible execution of justice sometime works it , Psal . 106.12 .

It comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God , Rom. 10.17 .

By help of the ministery of the Word , 1 Cor . 3.5 .

It is a gift of the Spirit , 1 Cor . 12.9 .

By watching to be strong in the same , and quit us like men , 1 Cor . 6.13 .

Sharp rebukes further the same , as there is cause , Tit , 1.13 .

Christ is both the author and finisher thereof , Heb . 12.12 .

By building up our selves in our most holy faith , and praying in the Holy Ghost , &c. Iude 20.

In weaknesse thereof by coming unto Christ for supply , Mat . 9.4 .

By the great works of Christ done , wee should be induced to believe , Iohn 10 30.

By the good hand of God upon us , Act. 11 , 21.

It is wrought by God in , his Saints with power 2 Thes . 1.1 .

End.

The salvation of our souls , 1 Pet . 1.8 .

Keeping

Christ as he is the author , so he is the finisher thereof , Heb . 12.12

We are kept thereby through the mighty power of God to salvation . 1 Pet . 1.5 .

The mistery thereof must be held in a poor conscience , 1 Tim . 3.9

It is God who upholds our faith from failing , Luk 22 , 32.

XLVIII . REPENTANCE .
Generals .

THe Lord is not slack of his promise , as men count slacknesse , but is long-suffering to usward &c. and is willing that all men should come unto repentance , 2 Pet . 3.9 .

An impenitent heart is a hard heart , Rom. 2.5 .

God hath no pleasure in the death of him that dieth , wherefore we should turne our selves and live , Ezek . 18 30.31 .

All must perish who repent not , Luk . 13.5 .

People like Sodome and Gomorrah are willed to repent , Isa . 1.10 .

Necessity .

Unlesse wee repent we must all perish Luk 13.3 .

Unlesse a man bee born again of water & the spirit , he cannot see the Kingdom of God , John 3.5 .

John the Baptists first sermon was of repentance , Mark . 1.4 .

What .

A turning at wisdoms reproof , Pro 1.23 .

The circumcision of our selves to the Lord and taking away the foreskin of our heart , Jer . 4.3 , 4.

A washing from sin , and making of us clean

A putting away of the evil of our doings , a ceasing to do evil ,

A learning to do wel , Isa . 1.16 , 17 , 18.

A following of contraries unto our former aberrations , Isa . 1.17 .

A renting of our hearts and not our garments , Joel 2 : 13.

It is a turning , receiving instruction ,

An afflicting of our selves with shame and confusion , in remembrance of by-past ways of sin , Jer . 31.19 .

An after-wit and coming to our selves , Luke 15.17 .

It is a pricking and compunction of the heart , Acts 2.37 .

Effects accompanying .

Questions , resolutions and actions , Act. 2. 37.41 .

It is inquisitive what to do , Acts 16.32 .

A seeing of our inabilities to help our selvs

A praying and hometaking of Gods corrections , Jer . 31.18 .

To confesse sinne , Ps. 32.5 .

Nature .

A good soul until repentance is restlesse , Ps. 32.3 .

It after conviction makes merciful restitution , Luke 19.8 .

Trials .

It is acted in dust and ashes , and in abhorring of our selves , Job 42.3 .

It works carefulnesse , clearing of our selves , Indignation , vehement desire , zeal and revenge 2 Cor . 7.11 .

It is ful of serious thoughts what we have done , Jer . 8.6 .

Such weep and mourn asking the way to Zion with their faces thitherwards , Jer . 50.56 .

They come that God may lead them with weeping and supplications , Jer . 31.9 .

After conversion there is a general , distinct , great mourning overtakes some , Zech . 12.11 , 12.

Then such mourners do bind themselves unto God in a perpetual Covenant never to be forgotten , Jer . 50.5 .

It is accompanyed with bemoaning of our selves to God , accepting of his corrections , Jerem . 31.18 , 19.

Prayer therewith can recover us out of the deepest distresse , Jonah 2.2 .

It seeks out solitary places to vent it selfe in mourning , Zech . 22 , 12.

Manner .

In great desolations the saints do mourn apart like doves upon the mountaines for their iniquities , Ezek . 7.16 .

In casting away all our transgressions , and making of us a new heart and a new spirit , not to die , Ezek . 18.31 .

In sowing unto our selves in righteousnesse , to reap in mercy , and breaking up on fallow ground , Hosea 10.12 .

With all our hearts with weeping and mourning , and renting of our hearts , Joel 2.12 ,

Encouragements ,

When we Repent of our sinnes , God will repent of his judgements . Contra , &c. Ier 18.7 , 10.

Then we shall experimentally know God . to be our God , when we returne unto him with our whole heart , Jer . 24.7 . and 29.12

True repentance and turning to God , is ever taken notice of God , Jer . 31.18 .

That God is troubled in all the troubles of his servants , Jer , 31.20 . Isa .

That joy shall be in heaven for the Repentance of one sinner more then for ninety & nine just persons , &c. Luk . 15.10 . and 5.10 .

With conversion , it is the way to blot out all our sins , Acts 3.19

That if we confesse our iniquities and take notice of Gods heavy hand against us , bee humbled , and bear the punishment of our iniquity , God will be mercifull to us , Levit . 26.40 , 41.

That in our greatest sorrowes and afflictions , he will be found of us , if we seek him , with all our heart , Deu . 4.29 , 3.

That God is readyer to receive and pity us , then we are to repent , Jer . 31 20.

That God after our unfained repentance , so pardons sins , as if after sought for , they shal not be found , Jer . 50.20 .

That our filth and fin is washed thereby , Isa . 4.4 .

That with pardoning of our sins after it , he casts all our sins into the bottome of the sea , Micah 7.19 .

Danger of impenitency .

At least God will cast us into great tribulations unlesse we repent , Rev. 2 , 22.

It is a grievous sin , guilty of heynous punishments , not to repent us of our sinnes , when God gives us space to repent , Revel . 2.21 .

If we repent not of sin , it will prove our ruine , if , we turn not from all our transgressions , Ezek . 18.31 .

Breeding .

Gods goodnes should lead us unto repentance , Rom. 2.4 .

The way from sin unto God , is by weeping and supplications ; such shal be led so as they shall not stumble , Ier . 31.9 .

By the Spirit convincing us of the odiousnes of sin , Iohn 16.8 , 9.

It is by the blessing of Christ to turn away every one from his iniquities , Act. 3.26 .

It is wrought by Gods mercy in the new Covenant to take away our stony heart , & give us a heart of flesh ,

To make us to keep his judgements , and cause us to them , Ezek . 36.26 , 27.

Motives .

That thereby we may have our sinnes blotted out when the times of refreshing shall come forth from the presence of the Lord , Act. 3.19 .

Until repentance , Christ can be no known Christ unto us , Matth . 9.13 .

Until then men lie under the wrath of God John 15.6 .

Until then men have not assurance to have Prayers heard , Ps. 9.3 .

Until repentance , they are in a sort condemned already , John 3.18 .

Until then they are but dead , yea twice dead , Rev. 2.16 . Jude 12

Until then they have God to fight against us with the sword of his mouth , Rev. 2.16 .

Repentance of relapse . Disease .

A leaving of our first love , Rev. 2.3 .

Recovery .

To remember whence we are fallen , and repent , and doe our first works , Rev. 2.7 .

To be watchful , and strengthen things remaining ready to die , Rev. 3.2 .

To remember how we have received , hold fast and repent , Rev. 3.3 .

To buy of Christ gold tried in the fire , that we may be rich ; and white raiment that wee may bee clothed , that the shame of our nakednesse do not appeare ,

And anoint our eyes with eye-salve that wee may see , Rev. 3.18 .

XLIX . HUMILITIE .
Generals .

IT is the Christian A. B. C. the mother and nurse of all other graces , Mat . 11.29 .

God humbles himself to behold things in heaven and earth , Psalme 113.6 ,

It is Gods own work to abase proud men , Iob 40.11 .

Wicked men may humble themselves to do mischief , Ps. 10.10 .

The haughty are the objects of humbling , Isa . 10.37 .

The brother of low degree should rejoice and be exalted because he is rich , Iam . 1.9 .

The rich should rejoice to be made low , Iam . 1.10 .

We should be humbled in the sight of God , that he may lift us up , Iam . 4.10 .

Though God be high yet hee hath a respect unto such , Ps , 138.6 .

We should not bee high-minded , but condiscend to men of low degree , Rom. 12.16 .

When God threatens , all sorts of people ought to be humbled , Ier . 13.18 .

It is the Lords desire that we should do justly , to love mercy , and to walk humbly with him , Micah 6.8 .

Nature .

It can in all estates be contented , to be abased and abound , Phil . 4.12 .

It trembleth at Gods word , Isa 66.2 .

It humbleth it self to learn obedience in all estates , Phil . 2.8 .

It acknowledgeth it self to be lesse then the least of all Gods mercies , Gen. 32.11 .

It is not overcome of evil , but overcomes evil with good , Rom. 12.21 .

It feareth alway lest it should become high minded , Rom. 11.20 .

It rejoiceth at our magnifying of God , Phil . 1.20 .

Encouragements .

That God forgets not the crie of such , Prov. 9.12

That he hears their desire , Pro . 10.17 .

That he giveth grace to such , Prov. 3.34 .

That with them is wisdome , Pro . 11.2 .

That honour shall uphold the humble in spirit , Pro . 29.23 .

That it is a work of God , to set on hiegh those that be low , Job 5.11 .

Hereby with Gods feare comes riches , honour and life , Pro . 22.4 .

That God dwels with an humble and contrite spirit , to give life unto such and revive them , Isa . 57 15.

That God exalts men of low degree and puts down the mighty , Luke 1.55 .

That he hears their cry , will prepare their hearts , and cause his ear to hear them , Psal . 10.17 .

That he forgets not their cry , Ps 9.12 .

That hee will sav● such , Job 22.29 .

That it is the seat of wisdome , Pro . 11.10 .

That whosoever humbleth himself shall be exalted , Mat . 23.12 .

Excellency .

That to have such a spirit , is better then to divide the spoile with the proud , Pro . 16.19 .

That God looks upon and regards such spirits Isa . 66.2 .

Manner .

To walk worthy of our calling , with all lowlinesse , with long-suffering , forbearing one another , Phil . 2.3 . Ephes . 1.2 .

To bee humble as little children , Matth . 18.4 .

Gods service must be performed with humi●●ty of mind , Isa . 57.15 .

Trials .

Strange and great crosses come upon us to humble us , Levit . 26.21 .

It makes us to think our selves lesse then the least of all Gods mercies , Gen. 32.10 .

It proceeds unto honour , Pro . 18.12 .

It makes us to see our selves most vile , Job 42.1 , 2.

It makes us to think all others better then our selves , Phil . 2.3 .

It makes us to think our selves the worst of all , 1 Tim . 1.15 .

It values and seeks that honour which comes from God , only , John 5.44 .

Pride of heart keeps us from being humble , John 5.44 .

It mindes not high things but condiscends to men of low degree . Rom. 12.16 .

It makes us equal unto those of the lower sort , 1 Cor . 6.

The sinnes of others are matter of humbling us , 2 Cor . 12.21 .

It makes us not to seek our own things , but the things of others also , Phil . 2.4 .

It makes us to be contented in every estate , to be abased and to abound , Phil . 4.11 , 12.

By humbling our selves , in the sight of God , he lifts us up , Lam . 4.10 .

We must be clothed therewith , because God resisteth the proud , and giveth grace unto such , 1 Pet . 5.5 .

Humbling our selves under Gods mighty hand , he wil raise us up in due time , 1 Pet . 5.6 .

Attaining .

From Christ we must be taught meeknes and lowlinesse , by taking on his yoak , Mat . 11.29 .

By not being wise in our own conceit , Rom. 12.16 .

By Satans buffeting messengers , 2 Cor . 12 :

By learning obedience from Christs being humbled even unto the death of the crosse , Phil . 2.7 , 8.

By walking worthy of our calling , with all lowlinesse and meeknes , Eph. 4.1 , 2.

By doing justly , being merciful , and walking humbly with God , Micah 6.8 .

By condescending unto men of low degree , Rom. 12.16 .

By refusing no good helps or means , wheresoever it comes , Iob 31.13 .

L. HOPE .
Generals .

THere is a confounding and an astonishing hope , Iob 6.20

A Saint may come to complain , that his days are spent without hope , Iob 7.6 .

Wicked mens hope is as the giving up of the ghost , Iob 11.20 .

The poor hath hope , when iniquity shal stop her mouth , Iob 5.16 .

The Saints are sometimes to seek of their hope , asking who shall see it , Iob 17.15 .

The Saints may be sometimes driven to complain , that their hope is removed like a tree ,

And , in temptations and trials think themselves gone , Iob 19.10 .

The more our sorrows and crosses are , we ought to hope continually the more , and praise God yet more and more , Ps. 71.14 .

It is our happines to have the God of Iacob , for our hope , Ps. 146.5 .

Righteous men have hope in their death , Pro . 14.32 .

The creature is subjected under hope , Rom. 8.20 .

If in this life only we have hope , we are of all men the most miserable 1 Cor . 15.19 .

There is hope laid up for the Saints in heaven , Col. 1.5 .

We should be ready to give unto every one that asketh us , a reason of the hope that is in us with meeknes and fear , 1 Pet . 3.15 .

There is strong consolation in flying for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us , Heb . 6.18 .

God many times delights to destroy the hope of man , Iob 18.19

The Saints make not gold their hope , Iob 32 : 24.

Excellencie .

We are saved thereby , Rom. 8.23 .

It is a sure and sted fast anchor of the soul , which entereth within the veil , Heb . 6.19 .

It is a helmet of salvation , Eph. 1.8 .

Our strength and hope is nothing , that we should seek to prolong our life , Iob 6.11 .

Continuance .

We should hold fast the confidence of the rejoicing of the hope firm to the end , Heb . 3.6 .

The full assurance of hope should be laboured after unto the end , Heb . 6.11 .

Trials .

The more we hope and trust in God , the more quiet and peaceable spirits wee have , Ps. 38.13 , 14.15 .

In viewing the incertainty of our life times the best way is to hope in God , look up and depend on him , Psalm 39.7 .

Under discouragement , the best remedy is to hope and trust in God , Psal . 42.11 .

If we hope , our hope it should be in Gods word , Ps. 119.74 .

If we hope in Gods salvation , we will do his commandements , Ps. 119.66 .

In all our troubles and exigents we should hope in God , because with him is plentifull redemption , Ps. 130.7 .

We must hope in God for ever , Psal . 131.3 .

Hope defered makes the heart sick , Pro . 13.12 .

If we hope for that we see not , then we wait patiently for it , Rom. 8.24 .

It is patient , 1 Thes . 1.3 .

Every man who hath this saving hope , purgeth himself , even as Christ is pure , 1 Iohn 3.3 .

It ought to be stedfast , 2 Cor . 1.7 .

The Saints at the worst are prisoners of hope , Zech . 9.12 .

Attaining .

By declaring Gods wondrous works to posterity to come , to mak them remember his works , Ps. 78.6 , 7.

Experience breeds that hope which makes not ashamed , Rom. 5.4 , 5.

Former things in Scripture before were written for our learning , that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope , Rom. 15.4 .

It is the God of hope that fils us with all joy and peace in believing , & makes us to abound in hope through the Holy Ghost , Ro . 15.13

We are begotten again in to a lively hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead , 1 Pet . 1.3 .

LI . LOVE .
Generals .

NO man knoweth either love or hatred by any thing that is before him , Eccles . 9.1 .

Open rebuke is better then secret love , Pro . 27.5 .

A dinner therewith is better then a stalled oxe with hatred , Pro . 27.5 .

We should owe nothing unto any man , but to love one another Rom. 13 8.

It ought abundantly to accompany our expressions unto the Saints 2 Cor . 2.4 .

We should follow after it , 1 Cor . 14.1 .

We ought to confirme our love to relenting sinners , 2 Cor . 2.7 .

The end of the commandement is love , out of a pure heart , and faith unfained , 1 Tim . 1.5 .

For the comprehending with all saints , what is the breadth and length , and height , and to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge , we must be rooted and grounded therein , Eph. 3.8 .

We should love our neighbour as our self , Mat . 19.19 .

It is a just matter of complaint , the forsakeing of our first love . Rev. 2.4 .

The strongest and excellent pure love , aimes especially at the best good of the beloved , Iohn 14.28 .

We must love our enemies , and do good to them that despitfully use us , and pray for them , Mat . 5.44 .

It is a commandement from God , that he who loveth him , should love his brother also , 1 Iohn 4.21.13 .

It is the ancient first message to love one another , 1 Iohn 2.11 .

Our hearts should be knit together therein , Col. 2.2 .

He that loveth not his brother , abideth in death , 1 Iohn 2.14 .

Excellency .

He who loveth hath fulfilled the Law , Rom. 13.8 .

All the commandements are comprehended therein , to love our neighbour as our selfe , Rom. 13.9 .

All excellencies without it is nothing , 1 Cor . 13.1 , 2.

All the Law is fulfiled in loving our neighbour as our self , Gal. 3.14 .

It is the band of perfectnes , Col. 3.1 , 14.

Thereby our love is perfited , that we may have boldnes in the day of judgment , 1 Ioh . 4.17 .

It is the perfection thereof to love our enemies , Mat . 5.48 .

It is the most worthy portion , 1 Sam . 1.5 .

All hospitality and charity without it is nothing , 1 Cor . 13.3 .

Nature :

It worketh no ill to its neighbour ; therefore it is the fulfilling of the law , Rom. 13.10 .

It covereth all sinnes Pro . 10.12 .

It corrects others in our power betimes , Pro . 13.24 :

It suffereth long , envieth not , vanteth not it self , is not puft up , it behaveth not it selfe unseemly , seeketh not her own , is not easily provoked , thinketh not evill , 1 Cor . 13.3 .

It rejoiceth not in iniquity , but rejoiceth in truth ,

It beareth all things believeth all things , hopeth all things , endureth all things , 1 Cor . 13.6 , 7.

It should be sincere , 2 Cor . 8.8 .

It hath boldnesse , and is a bold grace , 1 Tim . 3.13 .

It covers the multitude of sinnes , 1 Pet . 4.8 .

There is no feare therein , 1 Iohn 4.18 .

It is laborious , 1 Thes . 1.3 .

It is strong as death , Cant . 8.6 .

It never faileth , 1 Cor . 13.8 .

Encouragements

To love one another is both the ancient and the new commandement , 2 John . 1.5 . 1 John 4.12 .

It is an outward testimony that wee are Christs disciples , 1 Iohn 13.35 .

Manner .

We should be kindly affectioned to one another , in brotherly love preferring one another Rom. 12.10 .

We should walk in love , as Christ also loved us , and gave himself for us , Eph. 1.2 .

We should be like-minded , having the same love being of one accord , Phil . 2.2 .

It is Christs commandement to love one another , even as he hath loved us , Iohn 15.12.17 .

We should not love in word and in tongue , but in deed & in truth , 1 Iohn 3.18 .

Our love unto others should especially be in the truth . 2 Iohn 1.

It must be without dissimulation , Rom. 12.9 .

Thereby we must serve one another , Gal. 5.13 .

Trials .

The greatest love is , to lay down our lives for our friends , Iohn 15.13 .

It should abound in knowledge and in all judgement . Phil . 1.9 .

Such who love their brother , abide in the light 1 Iohn 2.10 .

He is not of God who loves not his brother 1 John 3.10 .

We know our translation from death to life thereby , 1 Joh . 3.14 .

If we love one another , God dwelleth in us , and his love is perfected in us , 1 Joh . 1.12 .

He that loveth nor , knoweth not love , for God is love , 1 Joh . 4.8 .

He that feareth is not made perfect in love , 1 Joh . 4.18 .

In hating our brother , and saying we love God , we are lyars , 1 John 4 20.

Wosoever loveth him that begat , loveth him also that is begotten of him , 1 John 5.2

When we love God and keep his commandments , then we know that we love the children of God , 1 Joh . 5.2 .

Abundance of iniquity makes it to grow cold , Matth . 24.12 .

Weeping with mourners over Christ , Zech . 12.10 .

Attaining .

We are taught of God to love one another , 1 Thess. 4.9 .

By considering one another , to provoke to love and good works , Heb . 10.24 .

LII . Love to GOD .
Generals .

IF any man love not the Lord Jesus , he must be an Anathema Maranatha , 1 Cor . 6.12 .

If we love him , we must keep his commandments , Ioh . 14.15

He that loveth not Christ keepeth not his sayings , Ioh . 14 15 , 24 ,

Manner .

It ought to be with all our heart , with all our soul , and with all our might , Deut. 11.13 , 14.

It ought to be in sincerity , Ephes . 6.24 .

Encouragements .

He that loveth him , shal beloved of his Father , and Christ will love him and manifest himself unto him , Iohn 14.21 .

This loving of God with all our heart , with all our soul and all our might , procures us abundance of outward blessings , Deuter . 11.13.14 .

To love God , and to walk in his wayes , and to keep all his commandements , is the way to increase and multiply , Deut. 30.16

Reasons .

Because he preserveth the faithfull , Ps. 31 32.

Because hee heareth the voice of our supplications , Ps , 116.1 , 2.

Because he preserveth all such who love him , Ps. 145.20 .

Because he loveth all such who follow after righteousnesse , Prov. 15.9 .

Because he hath loved us and given us everlasting consolation , and good hope through grace , 2 Thess. 2.16 .

Because hee hath shewed so great love to us , to have Christ lay down his life for us , Iohn 15.13 ,

Because he is our life and the length of our dayes , who makes us to prosper , Deut. 30.20 .

Because he loved us first , 1 Iohn 4.19 .

Trials .

When our soul loveth him , Cant . 3.1 . & Ps. 42.1 .

Such who love his name , ought to be joyfull in God , Psalme 5.11 .

Such who love him must hate evil , Psal . 97.10 .

All things work for good unto them , Rom. 8.28 .

Such cast away all encumbrances betwixt them and heaven , Heb . 12.1 .

It ought to be without dissimulation , Rom 12.9 .

Having lost communion with Christ , it is restlesse until it be renewed , Cant . 3 2 , 3.

Having found its wished communion with Christ , its love is enflamed more then ever to hold fast , Cant . 3.4 .

It makes us sometimes sick of love , Cant . 2 5 , 8.

It makes us to flie out in praises of Christ , Cant . 5.10 .

In want of feeling of love , even then it ardently loves Christ , Cant . 5.6 .

It sometimes longs for the comming of Christ , Cant . 2.6 .

It tries all meanes , being at a losse untill it find Christ , Cant . 3.4 .

It is diligent to know the places and times of Christs chiefest refreshings , Cant . 1.7 .

Attaining .

It is a lesson which is taught of God , 1 Thes . 4.9 .

Our hearts must be directed by God to love him , and wait patiently for the comming of Christ , 2 Thess. 3.5 .

It is shed abroad by the Holy Ghost which is given us , Rom. 5.5

By challenging the promises in the New Covenant , Ezek . 36.27

By Gods giving unto us a circumcised heart to love him , with all our heart and with all our soul , Deut. 30.6 .

Keeping .

By keeping his commandments we shal abide in his love , as Christ by keeping his Fathers commandements abides in his Fathers love , Iohn 15.10 .

LIII . Fear of GOD .
Generals .

AL the earth ought to fear the Lord and stand in aw of him Ps. 33.8 .

In Gods fear we must worship towards his holy temple , Ps. 5.7 .

Those who fear him ought to praise him , Ps. 22.23 .

Such ought to acquaint others what God hath done for their souls , Ps. 66.16 .

He ought to be feared , Ps. 76.11 .

He is to be feared above all Gods , Psal . 96.4 .

We ought to feare him before all the earth Ps. 96 9.

Those who fear him should also trust in him Psal . 115.11 .

Such ought to acknowledge that Gods mercies do endure for ever , Ps. 118.4 .

Such who fear him ought also to blesse him Ps. 135.20 .

With obedience it is the whole duty of man Eccl. 12.13 .

It is the summe of all which God requires of us , Deut. 10.12 .

What .

It is the beginning of wisedome ps . 111.10

It is the beginning of knowledge , Pro . 1.7 .

It is to keep our tongue from evill , and our lips from speaking guile ,

To depart from evil and to do good , to seek peace and to follow after it , Ps. 34.13 , 14.

To keep his covenant and to remember his commandements to do them , Ps. 103.17 , 18.

It is to hate evil , pride , arrogancy , the evil way and the froward mouth Pro . 8.13 .

It is a fountain of life to depart from the snares of death , Pro . 14.27 .

It is wisdome ; and to depart from evil , that is understanding , Job 28.28 .

It is the instruction of wisdom , Pro . 15 38

To serve him in truth with all our heart , and consider what great things he hath done for us , 1 Sam . 12.24 .

The danger of wanting it .

It is the cause , nurse and root of all sins , Jerem .

Wicked men cannot prolong their dayes in want thereof , Eccles . 8.13 .

The want thereof is complained of as an evil and a bitter thing , Jer . 2.19 .

Trials .

We must serve the Lord with fear , and rejoice with trembling , Psal : 2.11 .

It is clean enduring for ever , Ps. 19.9 .

Wicked mens transgressions expresse the want of this fear , Ps. 36.1 .

Such who walk in their uprightnesse , do fear the Lord , Ps. 14.2 .

Such speak often to , and encourage one another , Mal . 2.16 .

When we are fully obedient unto all his commandments . Gen. 22.12 .

A little therewith , is better then treasures with trouble . Pro . 15.16

We should be in the fear of the Lord all the day long , Pro . 23.17 .

It obeyes God and looks at his providence in working , not at mans command , Exod . 1.17

Men of the fear of God , are men of truth ,

Such ought to be sought for and preferred unto eminent places , Exod . 18.21 .

It oppresseth not others , Lev . 25.17 .

It suffers not men to rule with rigour over servants , Lev . 25.23 .

Want of changes causeth want thereof , Psal . 55.19 .

Such have a banner in readinesse to display for the truth , Ps. 60.4 .

Such shall be taught in the way that they shall choose , Ps. 25.12

His secret is with such , Ps. 25.14 .

Unspeakable mercies are stored up for such who trust in him , even before the sons of men , Ps. 31.19 .

Gods eye is upon such who hope in his mercy , Pf. 33.18 .

The Angel of the Lord encampeth round about such to deliver them , Psal . 34.7 .

There is no want to such who fear him , Ps. 34.9 .

Gods salvation is neer unto such , Ps. 85.9 .

Like as a father pityeth his children , so the Lord pitieth such , Ps. 103.13 .

His mercy is from everlasting to everlasting upon such as feare him , and his righteousnesse unto their posterity .

Such are blessed ,

They delight greatly in his commandments , Ps. 112.2 .

The seed of such shal be mighty in the earth , Ps. 112.1 .

He wil blesse all such both great and small , Ps. 115.13 . Ps. 127.1 .

He taketh pleasure in such , and who hope in his mercy , Psal . 147 11

It prolongeth our dayes , Pro . 10.27 .

It is strong confidence , Prov. 14.26 .

Thereby men depart from evil , Pro . 16.6 .

It tendeth to life ,

Such shall rest satisfied , and not be visited with evil , Pro . 19.23 .

Such shall wade out of all troubles , Eccles . 7.18 .

Howsoever wicked men prosper , yet it shal be well with them who fear before him , Eccl. 8.12 .

Unto such the Sun of Righteousnesse shall arise with healing under his wings , Mal . 3.2 .

Gods mercy is on such from generation to generation , Luke 1.50 .

It keeps us from sining , Exod . 20.20 .

Excellency .

It is our treasure , Isa . 33.6 .

Breeding .

By seeing of Gods wonderful works , D●u 4.10 .

LIV . Trusting in God .
Generals .

ALl trust in earthly things is but like a failing staffe or bruised reed , 2 King . 18.21 .

The hypocrites trust shall be a spiders web , Iob 8.14 .

Such who trust in vanity , vanity shall be their recompence , Iob 15 , 81.

Whatsoever our estates be , yet because of Gods goodnesse we ought to trust in him , Iob 35.18 .

The hypocrites shal not come before him , Iob 13.16 .

All such are blessed , Ps. 2.12 .

With our holy services we must trust in God , Ps. 4.5 .

Such who know Gods name wil put their trust in him . Ps. 9.10 .

It is a blessed thing ro trust in God , Psal . 40.4 .

There is no trusting to bow or sword to save us , Psal . 44.5 .

It is a sign of a wicked man , to trust in wealth or riches , Psal . 49.6 .

It is better to trust in God , then to put confidence in Princes , Ps. 118.8 .

We must not trust in Princes , Ps. 143.6 .

It is a blessed estate , Prov. 16.20 .

Those who trust in their owne heart , are foolish , Prov. 28.26 .

Wicked men trust in vanity , Isa . 59 4.

We may trust and not be afraid having the Lord Jehovah for our strength , Isaiah , 12.2 .

To trust in falshood is to forget God , Isa . 13.25 .

Such are cursed who trust in man , Jerem . 17.5 .

Such , their heart departs from God , idem .

Trusting in our works and treasures , proves our overthrow , Jerem . 48.7 .

The Lord knoweth those who trust in him , Nah . 1.7 .

Trusters in riches can hardly enter into the kingdome of heaven , Mark 4.24 .

Reasons of our trusting .

God saves such by his right hand , Ps. 17.7 .

Because God is a buckler to all such , Psalme 18.30 .

Because none trusting in him are disappointed or confounded Ps. 25.20 .

Because by trusting in him we are helped , Ps. 28.8 .

Because mercy shal come about and compasse such , Ps. 32.10 .

Because such are blessed , Ps. 34.8 .

Because they want no good thing , Ps. 34 9.

Because none who trust in him shal be desolate , Ps. 34.22 .

Because he is our help and our shield , Ps. 115.9 , 10.

Because it is better then to trust in man , or Princes , in whom is no help , Ps. 146.3 .

Nature .

To hate such who regard lying vanities , Ps. 3.6 .

In wrongs and slanders it makes us to trust in God and cleave closer unto him , Psal . 31.13 , 14.

In time of fear they especially trust in God , Ps. 55.23 .

With trusting in God such rejoice in him , Ps. 64.10 .

To declare all his works , Ps. 73.28 .

Though he sl●y us , yet will we trust in him Iob . 13.15 .

Not to respect the proud and such as turn aside to lyes , Ps. 40.8 .

To trust in him at all times , Ps. 62.8 .

To trust in his word , Ps. 119.22 .

To stay upon God , Isa . 26.3 .

They make God their hope , Ier . 17.7 .

Trials .

Such who know his Name , wil trust in him , Ps. 9.10 .

Our fathers sincerity is a good plea therein , from his former mercies unto them , Ps. 22.4 .

It trusts in Gods mercy for ever & ever , Ps. 52.8 .

Whilst wicked men do wickedly , the Saints trust in God , Ps. 55.23 .

They poure out their hearts before him , Ps. 62.8 .

It is a good plea , not to be put to confusion , Ps. 71.1 .

God should be the hope and Saints trust from their youth , Ps. 71.5 .

It is a plea not to have our soul left destitute , Ps. 14.8 .

Such lean not to their owne understanding , Pro . 3.5 .

There may be times when we must not trust a friend ,

Nor put confidence in a guide ,

And should keep the doores of our mouth from her that lieth in our bosome , Mic . 7.5 .

With trusting in God such do good , Ps. 37.3 .

Then we commit our way unto him to attain our desires , Ps. 37.5 .

Not to feare what man can do unto us , Ps. 46.4.11 .

Such are not afraid of evil tidings , Ps. 112.7

Practised

Psal . 71.1 Ps. 11.1 . Ps. 16.1 . Ps. 18.2 . Ps. 21 7. Ps. 31.14 . Ps. 52.8 . Ps. 71.5 . Ps. 73.28 . Ps. 86.2 . Ps. 119 42. Psal . 148.8 . Ps. 144.2 . Ps. 42 ult . see

Asa , 2 Chron . 14.11

Jehoshaphat , 2 Chr. 18 , 31.

Hezekiah , 2 Kings 19.20 .

Moses at the red sea , Exod . 14.15 .

David at Ziglag , 1 Sam . 36.6 .

Job . 13.5 .

The three Children , Dan. 3.17 .

Christ in the Garden and on the Crosse , Mat . 26.39 . Luke 23.46 .

Effects .

Keeping closse to God and hiding our selves under the shaddow of his wings , Ps. 61.4 .

To labour to suffer reproach , 1 Tim . 4.10 .

Continuace in supplications night and day , and prayers , 1 Tim . 5 , 5.

Sobriety in apparell 1 Pet . 1.5 .

To be still , knowing God to be God , Psal . 46.10 .

Encouragements .

That God is a buckler unto all such , 1 Sam . 21.31 .

It brings one to have a matchlesse commendation , 2 King . 18.5 .

Because judgement is before him , Job 34 14.

Because such have never been forsaken , Ps. 9.10 .

Because it is the way to rejoyce in Gods salvation , Psal . 13.5 .

Because hee saveth such by his right hand against their enemies , Ps. 17.7 .

That is the way not to bee ashamed , Psal . 25.2 , & 31.1 .

It is a meanes of stedfastnes not to slide , Psal . 26.1 .

It is the way to find help and to breed rejoicing , Ps. 28.7 .

It is the way to heart rejoycing , Ps. 31.23 .

None of such shall be desolate , Ps. 34 22.

It is the way to dwell in the land , and to bee assuredly fed , Psal . 37.3 .

It is the way to bring desires to passe , Ps. 37.5

It is the way to bee holpen , saved and delivered from the wicked , Ps. 73.40 .

God is a help and a shield unto all such , Ps. 112 , 10.

Such shall bee safe , Prov. 29.25 .

It is a meanes to bee kept in perfect peace , Isa . 26.3 .

It upholds us walking in darknes , and having no light , Isa . 49.10

In dangerous time wee may thereby have our life for a prey , Jer . 39.18 .

It causeth deliverance in trouble , Ps. 39.4 .

It is a plea for mercie , Ps , 57.1 .

It is a plea , not to be put to confusion , Ps. 71.1 .

Because he is our refuge , and our fortresse Ps. 91.1 .

Because such shal be as mount Zion , which cannot bee removed , Ps. 121.1 .

It is a plea for speedy hearing and succor , Ps. 143.7 , 8.

That such shal not be moved , Psal . 21.7 .

It is a good plea , for keeping deliverance , and not to have our enemies triumph over us , Ps. 25.20 .

That unconceiveable mercies are layed up for such in this life , Psal . 31.19 .

Thereby we taste and see how gracious the Lord is , Ps. 34.8 .

Attaining .

The excellencie of Gods loving kindnesse should work it , Psal . 36.7 .

His mervellous deliverances and working towards his Saints , should breed astonishment , fear and trusting Ps. 40.3 .

Mercies from God , ib .

By knowledge of Gods name , Psal . 9.10 .

By viewing of Gods excellent loving kindnesses . Ps. 36.7 .

By putting of new songs in our mouths , Ps. 40.3 .

By seeing the destruction of the wicked ,

Considering therof ,

Fearing ,

Being glad thereat , Ps. 64.9 , 10.

By bowing downe our eares unto the words of wisedome , Pro . 22.17 .

By applying our hearts unto knowledge , Pro . 22.18 .

By a sight of Gods salvation , being become our strength and song , Isa . 12.2 .

By affliction and poverty , Zeph . 3.12 .

Helps unto it .

Not to trust in oppression , Ps. 62.10 .

Not to become vain in robbery ,

Not to set our hearts on encreasing riches , Psal . 62.10 .

Chiding of the soul ,

Reason of the matter ,

Reflecting on it self ,

Charging it to trust in God , Ps. 42. ult .

LV . Waiting on GOD .
Generals .

NOne that waiteth for him can be ashamed , Psal . 25.3 .

Praise waiteth for him in his sanctuary , Ps. 65.1 .

The strength of our opposites should make us to trust in God , Ps. 59.9 .

Waiters must waite for the coming of Jesus Christ , 1 Cor . 1.7 .

We must wait upon God , even when he hides his face from his people , and look for him , Isa . 8.17 .

We must wait upon God , in the way of his mercies , Isa . 26.8 .

Such are saved in returning and rest ,

In quietnesse and confidence is their rest , Isa . 30.15 .

The Lord waites that he may be gracious to his people , and to be exalted , that he may have mercy upon them , Isa . 30.18 .

It is good that a man should both wait and hope patiently for the salvation of the Lord , Lam . 3.26 .

All the creatures do waite on God to give them their meat in due season , Ps. 104.2 .

The Isles it is said should wait for God & the ships of Tarshish to bring his sons from far , Isa . 60.9 .

In the midst of friends unkindenesses , we must wait for the God of our salvation , who wil hear us , Micah 7.7 .

The visions of Gods help are for an appointed time ,

Though they tarry , yet wee must wait , for , they will come , Habbak . 2.3 .

The earnest expectation of the creature , waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God , Rom. 8.19 .

The Saints groan in themselves waitinig for the adoption , to wit , the redemption of their bodies , Ro . 8.23 .

The long suffering of God waiting long for the old world in the dayes of Noah , 1 Pet . 3.20 .

Trials .

Our soul should wait for God , Psal . 33.20 .

Such rest upon God not fretting at the prosperity of others , ps . 37.7

Such keep his wayes Psal . 37.34 ,

It should be a watchfull waiting , as servants watch their mistresses eye , Ps. 123.2 .

Such wait earnestly , hopefully and trust in his word , Ps. 130.6 .

Waiting on God in the way of his judgments teacheth the inhabitants of the earth righteousnes , Isa . 26.6 . The Sainis best strength is to sit still and wait upon God . Isa 30.7 .

Wee should wait upon God as when he knocks we may be ready to open unto him , Luk . 12.36 .

Those who wait for God , hope in him , Psal . 39.7 .

In strength of enemies , the Saints flee to God , because he is stronger , Psal . 59.6 9.

The Saints in waiting for God , their eyes may fail , throat bee dried , and be weary of crying , Ps. 6.6 .

The Saints do all their appointed times waite for their change , Job 14.14 .

It is a great sin complained of , not to wait for Gods counsel , Psa . 106.13 .

Such are early waiters more then for the morning watch , Psal . 130.6 .

The Saints even under judgments , then the desire of their soul is ●… owards Gods name , ●… sa . 26.8 .

Wicked walkers in crooked wayes waiting for light , have obscurity , Isa . 59.9 .

Evill may come to some when they look carefully for good , Mic . 1.12 .

Motives .

Because he is our help and our shield , Ps. 33.20 .

Because patient waiting brings deliverance , Ps. 401 1.

Because their salvation comes from him , Ps. 26.1 .

Because their expectation is from him , Ps. 62.5 .

Because all the creatures depending , are furnished in due season Ps. 145.15 .

Because he is a God of judgement , Isa . 30.18

Bringing a blessing with him , ibid .

Manner .

We must wait patiently with cut fretting , Psal . 37.7 .

It must be quiet waiting , Lam . 3.26 .

It must be a waiting until God come , Hab . 2.3 .

Helps .

Our uprightnesse and integritie preserves us therein , Psal . 25.21 .

To be chearful and of good comfott , Psal . 27.14 .

A sight of Gods goodnesse , Ps. 52.9 .

Encouragements .

Such shall inherite the earth , Ps. 37.9.34 .

Thereupon God enclines to hear the cry of such , Ps. 40.1 .

He will save such , make them glad and to rejoice in his salvation Isa . 25.9 .

Such are blessed , Isa . 30.13 .

That they shall renew their strength ,

Mount up with wings as eagles ,

Runne and not be weary ,

Walk and not faint , Isa . 40.

God hath prepared wonderfull things for them . Isa . 64.4 .

The Lord is good unto such , Lam . 3.25 .

Those servants whom Christ findes watching he will sit down and serve them , Luk . 12.27

None of such shal be ashamed , Ps. 25.3 .

It is a good plea for deliverance , Ps. 25.5 .

It is a plea to be kept in our uprightnes and integrity , Ps. 24.7 .

It is a means to have our heart strengthened Ps. 27.4 .

For what .

For the consolation of Israel , Act. 15.3 .

For our Lord Jesus Christ from heaven , Phil . 3.20 .

For the hope of righteousnes . Gal. 5.5 .

LVI . PATIENCE Generals .

WE ought to be patient , with those engaged unto us , Mat . 18.29 .

Gods servants should approve themselves unto God in much patience and affliction , 2 Corinth . 6.4 .

Great things must be effected with much patience , Cor . 12.12 .

We should be strengthened with all might , according to Gods glorious power , unto all patience , longsuffering and joyfulnes , Col. 1.11 .

Excellent knowledge in others should draw our attention with patience , Act. 26.3 .

A Church-man should be patient , not a brauier , nor covetous , 1 Tim . 3.3 .

It is a duety to be patient towards all men , 1 Thes . 5.14 .

Excellencie .

The patient in spirit is better then the proud of spirit , Eccles . 7.8 .

Thereby we possesse our souls , Luk . 21.19 .

Having it is perfect work in us , it makes us entire , lacking nothing Jam . 1.4 .

Thereby we run the race that is set before us Heb . 12.1 ,

We have need thereof , that when we have done the will of God , wee may receive the promises , Heb . 10.36 . Faith therewith makes us to inherit the promises , Heb . 6.12 .

Encouragements .

Because God is the God of patience , Rom. 15.5 .

Because this world is the kingdome of patience Rev. 1.9 .

Because patience and faith in trouble is matter of glory , 2 Thess. 1.4 .

The Prophets before us should be taken for an example of suffering affliction and patience , Jam . 5.10 .

The sufferings and patience of Job , and what end the Lord made , Lam . 5.11 .

Thereby we shal be kept from the generall houre of temptation to come upon the world , Rev. 3.10 .

It is a chief character of the Saints , Revel . 14.12 .

The best way to have God to hear us , is to wait patiently for him , Ps. 40.1 .

Patient continuance in wel doing is a seeking for glory , immortality and life , Rom. 2.7 .

Companions .

Righteousnesse godlines , faith , love , meeknesse , patience , 1 Tim . 6.11 .

Faith , long-suffering , charity , 2 Tim . 3.10

Temperance , godlinesse , 2 Pet . 1.6 .

Labour and patience , Rev. 2.2 .

Bearing and patience , Rev. 2.3

Rejoicing in hope , instance in prayer with continuance , charity , hospitality , Rom. 12.12

Trials .

Fruit must be brought forth with patience , Mat . 8.15 .

The patience and faith of the Saints is to suffer afflictions , Rev. 13.10 .

Such who rest on the Lord , must wait patiently for him , Ps. 40.1 .

Our love to God must make us to wait patiently for the coming of Christ , 1 Thess. 3.5 ,

The servant of the Lord must not strive but be gentle unto all men , apt to teach , patient , 2 Tim . 2.24 .

Continuance .

We should be patient until the comming of our Lord , Iam . 5.7 .

Breeding .

By the tryall of our faith . Iam . 1.3 .

Tribulation breeds it Rom. 5.3 , 4.

Hoping for that we see not , Rom. 8.25 .

Wee have through comfort of the Scriptures patience and hope Rom. 15.4 .

LVII . Sincerity , uprightnes .
Generals .

THe Saints may be unjustly accused to faile therein of their confidence and hope , Iob 4.6 .

The upright in heart ought to shout for joy Ps. 32.11 .

Upright walking is sure walking , Pro . 8.9 .

By the blessing of such , the City is exalted , Pro . 11.11 .

They are hated by the blood thirsty , but the just seek their soul , Pro . 29.10 .

Such are abomination to the wicked , Pro . 29.27 .

Their way is uprightnesse , the most high doth weigh their paths Isa . 26.7 .

The wicked will deale unjustly , in the land of uprightnesse , Isa . 26.10 .

The word of God is onely effectuall to such , Mic . 2.7 .

It is presumed that the Saints are a congregation of upright men , Psal . 111.1 .

Our words should be of the uprightnesse of our heart , Iob 33.3 .

Judgement ought to be administred therein Psal . 9.8 .

All Gods workes are done in truth and uprightnesse , Ps. 111.8 .

God cannot be rightly praised but by such upright in heart , Psal . 119.7 .

God made man upright , Eccles . 7.29 .

Gods word is upright , Eccles . 12.10 .

It is a grievous complaint to finde no uprightnesse among men , Micah 7.2 .

What .

To fear God and eschew evil , Iob 1.

To keep ones self from ones iniquity , Ps. 18.29 .

Such who walk in integrity , are such , Pro . 20.7 .

To walk according to the truth of the Gospel , Gal. 2.14 .

Nature .

To love Christ , Cant . 1.4 .

When pressed and provoked , it is yet constant , Iob 2.3 .

Prerogatives .

At length to have dominion over the wicked , Ps. 49.14 .

That it is a glorious estate , Psal . 46.10 .

Encouragements to it .

It is commendable and brings praise , 1 Sam . 29.6 .

That God will shew him self upright with such , Psal . 18.23 .

That God awakes for such to make the habitation of their righteousnesse prosperous , Iob 8.6 .

That God saveth such , Ps. 7.10 ,

That his countenance beholds such , Ps. 11.7 .

Because God is good and upright , Ps. 92.15 .

Because praise is most comly for such , Ps. 33.1

Because God knowes their dayes , and their inheritance shal be for everlasting . Ps. 27.18

Because their end is peace , Ps. 37.37 .

Because gladnes is sown for such righteous upright men , Psal 97.11 .

Because light ariseth unto them out of darknes , Ps. 112.4 .

Such are prayed for sure of a blessing , Ps. 125.4 .

Because they shall dwel in Gods presence Psal . 140.13 .

Because the way of the Lord is strength to them , Pro . 10.29 .

Because their integritie shall guide them , Pro . 11.3 .

Because the uprightnesse of such delivers them , Prov. 11.6 .

Because such are Gods delight , Prov. 11.20 .

In that their mouth shal deliver them , Pro . 12.6 .

In that their tabernacle shall flourish , Prov. 14.11 .

Because their prayer is Gods delight , Pro . 15.8 .

Because God is upright , Psal . 25.8 .

Because it is the way to have all our actions stand fast for ever , Ps. 111.8 .

Because heaven is a land of uprightnesse , Ps. 143.10 .

Because he is the most upright , Isa . 26.7 .

Because such walking therein shall have most peace and rest at last , Isa 57.8 .

Because they shall dwell in Gods tabernacle , Ps. 15.2 .

Because wealth and riches shall be in their houses , Psal . 41.12 .

Because God is a buckler to all such , Pro . 2.7 .

Because such shall dwell in the land with perfect men , Prov. 2.21

Because all such shall glory in God . Ps. 64.10 .

What .

That frees us from grosse sinnes , to feare God and eschew evill , Iob 1.1 .

To keep ones self from his iniquity , Ps. 18 29. 2 Sam . 29.24 .

Those who walk in their integrity are such Prov. 20.7 .

It is to walk according to the truth of the , Gospel , Gal. 2.14 .

Trials .

The serious discourses of such ought to be out of the uprightnesse of their heart , Iob 33.3 .

The Saints wishes being fo , are to be soundly tryed , Psal . 7.8 .

Walking therein is a strong plea for mercy and redemption , Psal . 26.11 .

Praise is comely for such , Psal . 33.1 .

The devices of the wicked are how to slay such , Psal . 36.10 .

Their high-way is to depart from evil , Pro . 16.17 .

Such harden not their face , but direct their wayes , Pro . 21.29 .

The Lord , as he tryeth the heart , so he hath pleasure therein , 1 Chro . 29.7 .

They are just men Prov. 12.4 .

They are innocent , directly opposite to hypocrisie , Iob 17.8 .

Their uprightnesse is in heart , Ps. 11.2 .

It loves to be cleer , from , and hates presumptuous sins , Ps 19.13 .

Gods righteousnesse doth accompany such , Ps. 36.8 .

They are upright in conversation , Ps. 27.14

They are perfect , Ps. 37.37 .

Such follow judgement unto righteousnesse , Ps 94 15.

Righteousnesse keeps such in the way , Pro . 13.6 .

It is the way of evil froward men to leave uprightnesse , to walk in the paths of darknes , Pro . 2.13 .

Their way is uprightnesse , Isa . 26.7 .

His heart who is lifted up is not upright , Hab . 2.4 .

Keeping .

It is God who upholds us in our integrity , Ps. 41.12 .

Righteousnesse keepeth such as are upright in the way , Proverbs 13.6 .

Waiting on God , our integrity and uprightnesse preserves us , Ps. 25.11 .

LVIII . MEEKNES .
Generals .

CHrist was sent to preach glad tidings to the poor , Isa . 61.1 .

It is a grievous sinne to turn aside the way of the meek , Amos 2.7

It should be learned at Christ , Mat . 11.29

The spirituall ought to restore such with the spirit of meeknesse , knowing their own frailty , Gal. 6.1 .

We ought to walk in all lowlines & meeknes with long-suffering towards others , Eph. 4.2

Bowels of mercies , humblenesse of minde meeknes , long-suffering all to be put on , Col. 3.12 .

Righteousnesse , Godlinesse , Faith , Love , Patience ought to be followed after , 1 Tim . 6.11 .

We should be gentle unto all men , apt to teach , patient in meeknesse , instructing others Rom. 12.12 .

Wee must shew all meeknesse unto all men Tit . 3.2 .

Wise men endued with knowledge , must shew out of a good conversation , their works with meeknes of wisedome , Jam . 3.13 .

Companions .

Truth , righteousnes , Ps. 45.4 .

Love with the spirit of meeknes , 1 Cor . 4.21 .

The gentlenes of CHRIST , 2 Corinth . 10.1 ,

Encouragements .

Such shal eat and be satisfied , Ps. 22.2 .

Such God wil guide in judgement , and teach them his way , Ps. 25.9 .

Such shall inherit the earth , and delight themselves in the abundance of peace , Ps. 37.11 .

God ariseth in judgment to save such , Ps. 76.9 .

When the wicked are cast to the ground , God lifteth up all such , Psal . 147.6 .

That God taketh pleasure in such who shall be beautified with salvation , Ps. 149.4 .

Christ reproves for equity for such , Mat . 11.4 .

Such shall increase their joy in the Lord , Isa . 29.19 .

Christ was sent to preach glad tidings unto such , Isa . 61.1 .

All such seeking judgment , it is possible for them to be hid in the day of the Lords wrath Zeph . 2.3 .

Such blessed shall inherit the earth , Matth . 5.5 .

The ornament of such a quiet spirit , is a thing much set by of God and of great price , 1 Pet . 3.4 .

Against meeknesse , with her companions , there is no law , Gal. 5.25 .

LIX . PRAYER .
Generals .

GOd may grant our requests in anger , and yet crosse us in his wrath , Hos : 13 11.

In extremities of reproaches and miseries it is a soveraign remedy Ps. 42.8 .

In such and all extremities it ought to bee our refuge , Ps 63.13 .

God may seem to be angry against the prayers of his people , Psal . 80.4 .

God may heare and answere us , though he take vengeance of our inventions , Ps. 99.8 .

It is a dutey to help one another with our prayers , 2 Cor . 1.11 .

We should pray every where 1 Tim 2.8 .

We ought so to pray as stil to referre all to God , Mat . 26.39 . Mat . 6.10 .

Manner .

With continuance , we must be instant therin , Rom. 11.11 .

With continuance , we must watch thereunto with thanksgiving , Col. 4.2 .

With pure hands lift up without wrath or doubting , 1. Tim . 2.8 .

We should be sober and watch therin , because the end of all things is at hand , 1 Pet . 4.7 .

We should use no vain repetitions therein Mat . 6.7 .

Wee should with watchfulnesse continue in the same with thanksgiving , Col 4 2.

It ought to be plyed with continuance and instance , Rom. 12.12 .

Encouragements .

Because the effectuall fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much , Jam . 5.16 .

Because it ascends unto God like incense , Ps. 141.2 .

Because every one that asketh receiveth , and he that seeketh findeth and to him that knocketh it shall bee opened , Luke 11.9 .

Because in the weaknesse of them , Christ presents them and perfumes them with sweet odours to be acceptable Rev. 8.3 .

Because it is a way to be built up , Job 22.23 .

Because God heareth prayer , that all flesh should come unto him , Ps 65.2 .

Because he respects the prayer of the destitute , and despiseth not the same , Ps. 202.17 .

Because his eyes are over the righteous , and his ears open unto their prayer , 1 Pet 3.12 .

Because God is a God hearing prayer , Ps. 55.19 .

Because whatsoever we ask in prayer , if we believe , we have it , 1. John ●●22 .

By watchfulnesse and continuance therein we shall be counted worthy to escape great evils , and to stand at last before the Son of man , Luke 21.36 .

Whatsoever we ask the Father in Christs name , he wil do it , Ioh . 14.13 .

Experience .

When in the night we pray and meditate , our soules may be filled as it were with marrow , 63.5 .

God many times hears us whilst we are speaking and praying , Dan. 9.20 .

He hath promised so to do , whilst wee pray and call , Isa . 65.24 .

Power .

It may shut and open heaven , Iam . 5.17 .

Trials .

Our distresses are times of prayer , Ps. 18.6 .

By Daniel it was used three times a day ; by David seven times a day , Ps. 119. Dan . 6.10 . Ps. 55.17 .

We ought to pray continually , 1 Thess. 5.17 .

Incessant crying therein , is a good plea in our misery , Ps. 88.1 , 2.

Our words should be few therein , Eccl. 5.7 .

It must be with all prayer and supplication in the spirit , with watching and all perseverance , 6.18 .

Our requests for our friends , ought to bee made with joy , Ph. 1.4

It is a fit time to pray then when chastisment is upon us , then to pour it out , Isa . 26.16 .

The way to prevaile therein is with weeping , wrastling , and importunity , Hos 12.3

To be instant and take no denyall therein prevailes , Luk . 1.8 .

To ply God , and overcome him with strong invincible arguments , Mat . 15.27 .

True mourning therein is to mourn apart without shewes , Mat . 5.6 . Zech . 13.3 .

The greater our agonie is , the greater & stronger should be our prayers , Luk . 22.13 .

Our comfort therein is according to our faith , Iohn 11.40 .

LX . JOYE .
Generals .

AN hypocrites joy is but for a moment , Job 20.5 .

Righteous men only have title to joy , and ought to rejoice , Ps. 32.11 .

Righteous men ought to rejoice , and exceedingly rejoice , Ps. 68.3 . The saints should shout for joy , Ps. 13.9 , 16.

Strangers thereunto understand it not , Pro . 14.10 .

We ought to sympathize with rejoicers , and mourners , Rom. 12.15 .

Weeping and rejoicing now , must be so done , as if we did them not , 1 Cor . 7.30 .

The rejoicing of the best men should be our joy , 2 Corinth . 2.3 -

Some Saints may be sorrowfull , yet alwayes rejoicing , 2 Cor . 6.10 .

It is a duety to rejoice in God , to rejoice alwayes , and again to rejoice , Phil . 4.4 .

It is a duty to rejoice evermore , 1 Thess. 5.16

To have mirth and rejoicing , when God cals to sadnesse and lamentation , a most grievious sin , Isa . 22.13 , 14

Though all outward comforts should faile , yet we should rejoice in the God of our salvation , Habak . 3.17 , 18

It is a duty with others to rejoice and congratulate Gods mercies unto them , Luk . 1.58 .

Object .

We should be glad and rejoice in God , Ps. 9.2

Gods salvation , Ps. 9.14 .

His strength and his salvation , great matter of rejoicing , Ps. 27.1 .

Matter .

The return of Zions captivity , Ps. 53.6 .

In that Christ whosoever is preached , Phi . 1.18 .

The word of God , Ps. 119.162 .

Falling into divers temptations , Jam . 1.2 .

That our names are written in the book of life , Phil . 4.3 .

Encouragements .

That God meetes them who rejoice and work righteousnesse , Isa . 64.5 .

That glorifying God here , he shall appeare to our joy , and we shal not be ashamed , Isa . 66.5 .

It is Christs will that we should joy in him , and that our joy should be ful , Iohn 15.11 .

Christs true joy no man can take from us , Iohn 16.22 .

It is our strength , Nehem . 8.10 .

The kingdom of God is in righteousnesse , peace , and joy in the Holy Ghost , Ro . 14.17

It is a great earthly blessing , our moderate rejoicing in outward things , Eccles . 3.12 , 13

We may plead for a joyfull soul , when it is lift up to God , Ps. 86.4

It is an assurance that we shal rejoice in him , when we can trust in his holy Name , Psal . 33.22 .

Attaining .

It is God who must make us to heare the voice of joy and gladnes , Ps. 51 , 8.

It is restored by God in prayer , and upheld by his free spirit , Psal . 51.12 .

By experience of Gods former help , Ps. 63.7 .

By sowing in teares , Ps. 126.5 , 8.

It is the gift of God , Eccles . 5.19 .

We are filled with all joy and peace through believing , Rom. 15.13 .

By prayer joy aboundeth , ibid .

LXI . TRVTH .
Generals .

GOd is a God of truth , Deut. 32.4 .

True laws , judgments and statutes come from God , Nehem . 9.13 .

We must buy the truth , & fell it not , &c. Pro . 23 23.

The righteous nation should keep the truth , Isa 62.2 .

Idolatry cannot be said to be the truth , Isa . 43.9 .

He who blesseth himself in the earth , should bless himself in the God of truth , Isa . 65.16 .

It is a wofull time , when the truth cannot be found , Ier . 5.3 .

Deceivers will not speak the truth , but have taught their tongue to speak lyes , Ier . 9.5 .

The testimonie of two witnesses be true , Iohn 8.17 .

God is true , Iohn 8.26 .

We ought to believe the truth , and not to reject the same , John 8.45 ,

Gods word is truth , Iohn 17.17 .

Christ is the way , the truth and the life , Iohn 14.6 .

The Spirit is the Spirit of truth , Iohn 14.17

Christ came into the world to bear witnesse to the truth , Iohn 18.37 .

Such who yeeld not obedience unto it , do but obey unrighteousnesse to such indignation and wrath , Ro . 2.8 .

God wil be true , and every man a lyar , Rom. 9.4 .

By manifestation thereof we must commend our selves unto every mans conscience in the sight of God , 2 Cor . 4.2 .

It is no glorying to speak the truth , 2 Cor . 12.

We can do nothing against it , but for it , 2 Cor . 13.8 .

No man must be accounted our enemy for telling us the truth , Gal. 4.16 ,

We ought to speak the truth to every man , putting away lying , Ephes . 4.25 .

It is the praise of a righteous Nation , to keep the truth , 1 Tim . 3.15 .

Men perish because they receive not the love thereof that they might be saved , 2 Thes . 2.10

God would have all men saved and come to the knowledge thereof 1 Tim . 2.11 .

Perverse men , destitute thereof , suppose that gain is godlinesse , 1 Tim . 1.5 .

No lie is of the truth 1 Iohn 2.21 .

What .

The Church of God is the pillar and ground thereof , 1 Tim . 3.15 .

The word is truth , Iohn 17 17.

It is in Jesus , Eph. 4.21 .

Encouragements .

Such are Gods delight , Pro . 12.22 .

The lips of such shal be established for ever , Pro 12.19 .

Trials .

The lips of such flow forth righteousnesse , Pro . 12.17 .

Excellent things were written to us , to make us to know the certaintie of the words of Truth .

And that we might answer the words of Truth unto them that send us , Pro . 22.21 .

Such words are upright , Eccles . 12.10 .

Perfect walking herein is a plea in sore affliction , Isa . 38.3 .

When none calleth for justice , then none pleadeth for it , Isa . 59.4 .

It is a bad sin not to receive instruction , and to have truth perished from our mouth , Ier . 7.28 .

Those who bend their tongue like a bow for lyes , are not valiant for it , Ier . 9.3 .

He who seeketh his glory who sent him , is true and no unrighteousnesse in him , Iohn 7.18 .

Continuance in Christs words makes us to know it , and it to make us free , Iohn 8.32 .

The devil abode not therein , because there is no truth in him , Iohn 8.44 .

It is wickednesse to change it into a lie , Rom. 1.25 .

It is spoken in Christ , Rom. 9.1 .

We must by the word thereof approve our selves unto God , 2 Cor . 6.7 .

The truth of Christ makes men confident to vent truths , 2 Cor . 10.11 .

Men perish for not receiving the love thereof to be saved thereby , 2 Thess. 2 , 10.

It is damnable , not to receive the love thereof , but to have pleasure in unrighteousnesse , 2 Thess. 2.12 .

Meats are ordained to be received , with Thanksgiving of those who believe , and know the truth , 1 Tim . 3.15 .

It must be a truth which is after godlines , 1 Tim . 1.1 .

Our cheerfull walking is matter of joy unto others , 2 Iohn 4.

In improvement thereof we may pray for Gods tender mercies and loving kindnesse , and truth to preserve us , Psal . 40.11 .

Our loynes should be girt therewith , Eph. 6.14 .

If we be true in love we know that we are of the truth , with assured hearts , 1 Iohn 3.19 .

Our backwardnesse to correction is , because this is cut off from our mouth , Jer . 7.28 .

Such come unto the manifestation of the light , Iohn 3.21 .

God should be worshipped in spirit and truth , Iohn 4.24 .

Attaining .

Grace and truth came by Christ , Iohn 1.17 .

It is the Lord who directs our work therein , Isa . 61.8 .

We should be taught of God as the truth is in Jesus , Eph. 4.21 .

By putting away lying , we come to speak the truth unto others , Eph. 4.25 .

Mild usage unto all men trying their spirits to winne them to it , 2 Tim . 2.25 .

Often repitition of things we know , stablisheth us therein , 2 Pet . 1.12 .

By reality of our love unto others , we know and assure our hearts that we are of the same , 1 Iohn 3.18 .

Keeping .

It is God who must keep the words of truth in our mouth , Psalm 119.43 .

LXII . ZEAL .
Generals .

OUr zeal should especially be for the Lord of hosts , 1 Kings 29.10 .

Some are zealously affected , but not well . Gal , 4.17 .

It is good to be zealously affected alwayes in a good thing , Gal. 4.5 .

Some may have zeal but not according to knowledge , Rom. 10.2

The zeale of Gods house should as it were consume us , Ps. 96.6 .

There may be an hypocriticall zeal . 2 Kings 10.16 .

There is a deceitfull or evil zeal , 2 Sam . 21.2

The zeal of the Lord of hostes performes great matters for his Church , 2 Kings 19.31 Isa . 9.7 .

Blinde zeal may be accompanied with persecution , Phil . 3.6 .

Trials .

Such as are of zealous spirituall gifts , seek that they may excel to the edifying of the Church , 1 Cor . 14.12 .

Christ gave himself to the end that wee should be a peculiar people zealous of good works , Tim . 2.14 .

Some may be too exceedingly zealous for traditions , Gal. 1.14 .

Our charitable zeale should be such as to provoke very many , 2 Cor . 9.2 .

It is a good signe to bee zealous for others , Gal. 1.14 .

Attaining .

Godly sorrow , with a concurance of other graces works it , 2 Cor . 7.11 .

LXIII . PEACE .
Generals .

GOD will speak peace to his people but they must not return again unto iniquitie , Ps. 85.8 .

Wicked men are haters of peace , Ps. 120.6 .

We ought to pray for the peace of the Church , Ps. 122.6 .

It is the way to prosper , idem .

The sight thereof in the Church is a blessed thing , Ps. 128.8 .

If it be possible , to our power wee ought to keep peace with all men Rom. 12.18 .

Wee should be at peace amongst our selves , 1 Thes . 5.13 .

We ought to follow it with holinesse with all men , Heb . 12. ●

The fruit of righteousnesse is sown therein of Peace-lovers , Jam . 3.18 .

Wee ought to seek for it , and pursue it , 1 Pet . 3.11 .

There is no peace to wicked men , Isa . 57.21

It is a blessed thing to bee a Peace-maker , Matth . 5.9 .

Christ came not to send Peace into the world , but a sword , Mat . 10.34 .

Those not strong enough to fight , should make peace , Luk . 14.32

With Christ the counsel of peace is established , Zech . 6.13 .

We should execute the judgement of peace and truth in our gates , Zech . 8.16 , 19.

It is commanded to have peace with one another , Mark . 5.59 .

When the devil hath quiet possession , then all things are in peace , Luk . 11.21 .

It is a barbarous part to reward any man with evil who are at peace with us , Ps. 7.4 .

It is an unbeseeming thing to strive with such who be at peace with us , Ps. 55.20 .

God may send it to his people , though wicked men follow after their wicked wayes , Ps. 125.5 .

There is a time for peace and a time for war , Eccles . 3.8 .

Al the paths of wisdom are peace . Pro . 3.17 .

Good men ought to have peacable protection , 1 Cor . 16.11 .

We should follow peace , &c. with them that call on the Lord Jesus out of a pure heart 2 Tim . 2.22 .

There is a time when peace is taken from the earth to cause men kill one another , Rev. 6.4 .

It is Christ who must stil & rebuke all storms and tempests , Mat . 8. in affliction especially we ought to speake peace unto our friends , Jud . 21.13 .

The Saints in stead of peace may have great bitternesse , Isa . 38.17 .

In apparent miseries we should in our time desire peace , & be quiet Isa . 39.8 .

When the Lord wil destroy , the land shall have no peace , Jerem . 12.12 .

The Saints may expect peace and be disappointed , Jer . 14 19.

When God sends destruction we may seek peace and finde none , Ezek . 7.25 .

Manner

We should follow after the things that make peace , and edifie one another , Rom. 14.19 .

The peace of God should rule in our hearts Col. 3.15 .

The danger of wanting it .

It is a grievous thing when God takes away his peace from a people , loving kindnesses and mercies , Jer . 16.5 .

If wee neglect the present persuit thereof , it may be hid from our eyes , Luke 9.42 .

It is a trick of false Prophets to proclaime false peace , Jer . 23.17 . Ezek . 13.10 .

Trials .

It is a grievous thing to dwel with peace-haters Ps. 102.7 .

To be spiritually minded is life and peace , Rom. 8.6 .

We should labour to be found of Christ in peace at his coming without spot & blamelesse , 2 Pet . 3.14 .

It is a bad signe , not to know the way of peace Isa . 59.8 .

It is a grievous sin to crie peace , peace , when there is no peace , Jer . 6.14 .

It is God who sends no peace , but one man against another , Zech . 8.10 .

Gods Covenant with Levi for his fear , was life and peace , Mal . 2.5 .

To walk with God in truth , peace and equity , Mal . 5.6 .

Peace wished and endeavoured for , is not lost , but hath home returns , Mat . 10.13 .

A peaceable departure at last , comes from right sight and apprehensions of Christ , Luke 2.9 .

Being in Gods favour is a ground of peace and rest , Ps. 4.8 .

It is the property of wicked men to speake peace , when mischief is in their hearts , Psal . 28.3 .

It is a signe of a wicked man not to speak peace , Ps. 35.20 .

It is God that delivers our soule in peace from dangers , Ps. 55.17 .

With words of peace we ought to joyn charity , Jam . 2.16 .

Peace is with all them who are in Christ Jesus , 1 Pet . 5.14 .

It is God who makes us to dwel in peaceable habitations , sure dwellings , and quiet resting places , Isa . 32.18 .

It is the Lord who cuts down our peaceable habitations , Jer . 25.37 .

Heavenly wisdome is first pure , then peaceable , &c. Iam . 3.17 . It is God who extends the abundance of peace Isa . 66.12 .

There is no peace , saith God , unto the wicked , Isa . 48.18 .

When the people are disappointed in peace , it comes of the Lord , Ier . 4.10 .

Companions .

Love , joy , long-suffering , gentlenesse , meeknes , saith , Gal. 5.22 .

Peace and grace coming from Christ , 1 Cor . 1.3 .

Peace , love and faith , Ephes . 6.32 .

Purity , peaceblenes , gentle , easie to be intreated , Jam . 1.17 .

Peace and joy with believing , Rom. 15.17 .

Glory and honour , Rom. 2 10.

Encouragements .

Joy attends the counsellours thereof , Pro . 12.20 .

Thereby living therein , the God of love and peace will be with us , 2 Cor . 13.11 .

Because Christ is our peace , Ephes . 2.14 .

The Gospel is the Gospel of peace , Eph. 6.15 .

The unity of the Spirit must be kept in the bond of peace , Ephes . 4.3 .

Glory , honour and peace are unto all well-doers , Rom. 2.10 .

The feet of such are very beautifull , who preach glad tidings of peace , Rom. 10.15 .

That God hath called us unto peace , 1 Cor . 7.15 .

That God is not the author of confusion , but of peace , 1 Cor . 14.33 .

It is a ground of peaceable possession , Gen. 34.21 .

Christ is the Prince of peace , Isa . 9.6 , 7.

Because , the chastisement of our peace was upon Christ , Isa . 53.5 .

In that God removeth not the Covenant of his peace once made Isa . 54.10 .

That in midst of afflictions , God thinks thoughts of peace towards his people , Jer . 29.11 .

Our substantial peace is , when God makes a Covenant with us , Eze . 34.25 .

Gods Covenant of peace is an everlasting Covenant , Eze . 37.26 .

When God speakes peace to us , there is great peace & strength , Dan. 10.10 , 19.

Attaining .

It is the Lord who must blesse his people with peace , Ps. 29.11 .

By loving of Gods Law great Peace , and nothing to offend us , Ps. 119.165 .

By keeping of Gods commandements , Pro . 3.1 .

It was made by Christ by the blood of his Crosse , Col. 1 20.

It is the Lord of peace himselfe , that must give us peace , 2 Thes . 5.16 .

The Lord ordaines it , for his people , and works all their works in them , Isa . 26.12 .

It is God who creates the fruit of the lips to be peace , Peace unto all , Isa . 57.19 .

It is Christ who guids our feet in the way of peace , Luke 1.79 .

It is God who creates peace and evil , &c. Isa . 45.7 .

The best way of our strength is to make peace with God , Isa . 27.5 .

Afflictions doe at length bring forth the peaceable fruit of righteousnes , Heb . 12.11 .

By the peace and prosperity of our superiors and governors , 1 Tim . 2.2 .

Faithfull obedience interests us in the protection of the God of peace , Phil . 4.9 .

By walking according to divine rules , Gal. 6.16 .

The God of hope fils us with all joy and peace in believing , Rom. 15.17 .

Justification by faith , brings peace with God , Rom. 5.1 .

Grace and Peace come from God the Father , Rom. 1.17 .

It is God who makes peace in our borders , Ps. 147.14 .

God makes peace in high places , Job 25.2 .

Keeping .

Christ he guides our feet in the way of peace , Luke 1.79 .

It is the God of peace who bruises Satan under our feet , Rom. 16.20 .

To have our mindes stayed , trusting in God , is the way to perfect peace , Isa . 26.3 .

The peace of God which passeth all understanding , it guards our hearts and mindes in Jesus Christ , Phil . 4.7 .

LXIV . Praise , Thanksgiving .
Generals .

THere were sacrifices of Thanksgiving under the Law , Lev . 7.2 . & 22.29 .

In offering the sacrifice of thanksgiving , we must declare his works with rejoicing , Ps. 107.22 . & 116.17 .

We ought to enter into his gates with praise and into his courts with thanksgiving , being thankfull unto him and blesse his Name , Ps. 100.4 .

Thanksgiving and praise are both joyned together unto Gods name , 1 Chron . 29.13 .

It was an appointment every morning & evening for the Levites to stand and thank and praise the Lord , 1 Chr. 23.30 .

It must be given alwayes unto God for all things , in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ , Eph. 5.20 .

We ought to be carefull for nothing , but in every thing to let our prayer and supplication with thanksgiving bee put up unto God , Phil . 4.6 .

Rooted and built up in Christ , and stablished in the faith , we should abound therein with thanksgiving , Col. 2 7.

We should continue in prayer , and watch therein with thankesgiving , Col. 4.2 .

Under the Law there were offerings of thanksgiving , Col. 4.2 .

Under the Law there were offerings of thanksgiving , 2 Chr. 29.31 . & 33.16 . Lev . 22.12 .

Thanksgiving and praises are good things , to Gods name ,

To shew forth his loving kindnesse in the morning , and his faithfulnesse every night , Ps. 92.1.2 .

We must be thankful because it is good , and his mercy endureth for ever , 136.1 .

It is confessed that righteous men shal give thanks unto his name , Ps. 140.13 .

In troubles and distresses the Saints forget not their thankfulnes , Dan. 6.10 .

It is a duty in blessing of the creature , Mat . 15.36 . Mar. 14 , 23.

It is a duty especially upon mercies received , Luk . 17.16 .

It is thanksworthy of all to suffer for the Saints , Rom. 16 4.

Whatsoever we doe in word or deed , wee should do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus giving thanks to God the Father rhrough him Col. 3.17 .

Sufficient thanks can hardly be given for all the Saints , wherewith the Saints joy in one another , 1 Thes . 3.9 .

In every thing wee ought to give thanks , 1 Thes . 5.18 .

The Jews had over-seers for thanksgiving , Neh . 12.8 .

It is commanded , and therewith to pay vows , Ps. 50.14 .

His name is to be praised with a song , and magnified with thanksgiving , Ps. 69.30 .

The voice of thanksgiving is a sacrifice , Jonah 2.9 .

We ought to be thankfull at the remembrance of his holinesse , Psal . 79.12 .

Matter .

For revealing of wisdome , might , and discovering of strange things Dan. 2.23 .

The revealing of excellent things unto the simple , and hiding them from the wise and prudent , Luk . 10.21 .

A sight of the wonderfull mercy of God , far beyond our sins , Rom. 7.25 .

The graces of God given unto others , 1 Cor . 1.4 .

Freedome from sinfull rash actions , 1 Cor 1.18 .

Humble acknowledgment of Gods mercies received , 1 Cor . 14.18 .

The grace to call the Saints into remembrance , Phil . 1.3 . 1 Thes . 1 , 2.

The willing proficiency and grace of others , 1 Thes . 2.14 .

The growth of others faith and charitie towards each other , 2 Thes . 1.3 .

For Gods mercy in spirituall gifts given us , 1 Tim . 1.12 .

Ability to remember others in our prayers , 1 Tim . 6.3 .

For the kindnes and love of the Saints , Act. 28.15 .

Freedome from sins of slavery , becoming servants of righteousnesse , Rom. 6.17 .

Exaltation and deliverance from enemies , 2 Sam . 22.50 .

Inspection into Gods great mercies , Ps. 18.49 .

The remembrance of his holinesse , Ps. 30.4 .

His marvellous kindnes in any great strait , Ps. 31.21 .

The neernesse of his Name to us , Ps. 65.1 .

His subduing of our enemies for us , Psal . 79.13 .

The remembrance of Gods greatnes , Psal . 95.2.3 .

Victory through our Lord Jesus Christ , 1 Cor 15.57 .

His unspeakable gift , 2 Cor . 9.15 .

The thriving of others in grace , Eph. 1.16

For making us meet to be partakers with the Saints in light , Col. 1.12

For choosing us to salvation , through sanctification of the Spirit , 2 Thes . 2.13 .

For having taken unto him his great power and reigning .

Manner .

It must be done with all joyfulnes and commanded applause , Psal . 33.2 .

His name is to bee praised with a song , and magnified with thanksgiving , Ps. 69.30 .

It is a duty to enter into his gates with thanksgiving , & into his courts with praise , with thanksgiving to blesse his Name , Ps. 100.4 .

Trials .

Hypocrites may bee thankfull for foolish and vaine glorious things , Luk . 18.11 .

It is matter of plea in prayer , for deliverance from enemies , that we may give thanks unto his holy name , and glory in his praise , 2 Chron . 16 25.

It is pleaded for deliverance from trouble , that we may live to be thankfull , Ps 6.5 .

We must give thanks because it is good , and for his everlasting mercy , Psal . 118.1 .

Its action differences our eating or not eating unto the Lord , Rom. 14.6 .

Abundant grace through the Thanksgiving of many , redounds to the glory of God , 2 Cor . 4.15 ,

Rich bountifulnesse to the Saints , causeth thanksgiving unto God 2 Cor . 4.15 .

After comfortable mercies , the voice of thanksgiving and melody is expected , Isa . 51.3

Meats were created to bee received with Thanksgiving , of those which beleeve & know the Truth , 1 Tim . 4.3.4

LXV . Praise of GOD .
Generals .

HE is greatly to be praised in his holy city , in the mountain of his holines , Ps. 48.1 .

According to his name , so is his praise unto the ends of the earth , Ps. 48.10 .

Praise should waite for God in his Church Ps. 65.1 .

All people should be stirred up to praise the Lord , Ps. 76.3 .

The dead can shew forth no praises , Psal . 88.10 .

None can shew forth all his praise , Psalm . 106.2 .

His name is to bee praised from the rising unto the going down of the Sunne , Psalm 113.3 .

The Lords name is to be praised , because it is excellent and good Ps. 135.1 .

We must praise his name , because of his loving kindnesse , and because of his truth , Ps. 138.1 .

All manner of wayes we are exhorted to praise the Lord , Psal 148. Psal . 149.

Manner .

Our hearts must be fixed and stand up early to give praise , Psalm . 57.7 , 8.

It should be done with joyfull lips , Psal . 63.5 .

It must be done with our whole heart , Psal . 86.12 .

Matter .

Our gathering from among the wicked is matter of triumphing therein , Ps. 106.47 .

Expression of his mercy and truth causeth us to sing and give praise , Pf. 71.7 .

Because his loving kindnesse is better then life , Ps. 73.4 .

For hearing , and becoming our salvation , Ps. 118.21 .

For hearing of the words of his mouth , Ps. 138.4 .

Trials .

He must be blessed and praised at all times it must be continually in our mouth , Ps. 34.1 .

Such must call upon his name make known his deeds among the people ,

Sing praises unto him talk of all his wondrous workes ,

Glory in his holy name , 1 Chron 16.8 .

He should be praised in the great congregation , and among much people , Ps. 35.18 .

Our mouth should speak of his praise all the day long , Ps. 35.28 .

It is matter of comfort to have a song of praise put into our mouth , Ps. 40.3 .

Such as love his salvation , must needs be much is magnifying of him , Ps. 40.16 .

It comforts the Saints in their greatest distresses that they shall yet live to praise him , Ps. 40.11 . & 43.5 .

They must be sung with understanding Ps. 47.6 .

Those who offer praise , glorifie God Psal . 50.23 .

He ought to be praised for his truth and holinesse , Psal . 71.22 . Those most conversant with God , are most in praises of him , Ps. 84.4 .

LXVI . Blessing of GOD .
Generals .

ALl that is within us should blesse the Lord , and forget not all his benefits , Ps. 103.1 , 2.

All his works , creatures , ministers in all places of his dominion ought to blesse the Lord , and we with our souls , Ps. 103.23 . Psal . 104.1 .

Matter .

For not turning away our prayer , nor his mercy from us , Ps 69.20 .

For holding our soul in life , and not suffering out feet to be moved , Ps. 66.8 , 9.

For daily loading us with his benefits , Ps. 78.19 .

The forgiving of all our iniquities ,

The healing of all our diseases ,

For redeeming of our life from destruction ,

For crowning of us with loving kindnesse , and tender mercies .

For satisfying our mouth with good things

For the vigor of our health and strength , Ps. 103.3 , 4 , 5.

LXVII . Titles and names given to Saints .

Blamelesse men , Phil . 2.15 .

Blessed men , Gen. 26.29

Amiable men , Col. 3.15

Clean men , Job 15.3 .

Courteous men , Eph. 4.32 .

Devout men , Act. 2.5 .

Discreet men , Gen. 41.39 .

Elected men , Col. 3.12 .

Faithfull men , Prov. 20 6.

Free men , Mat . 24.25 .

Good men , Mat . 12 , 35.

Guiltlesse men , Mat . 12.7 .

Happy men , Ps. 127.6 .

Humble men , Ps. 34.2 .

Just men , Mat . 13.43 .

Learned men , Isa . 50.4 .

Liberal men , Isa . 32.8 .

Lowly men , Pro 16.19 .

Meek men , Num . 12.3 .

Merciful men , Mat . 5.7

Peaceable men , Gen. 34.21 .

Plain men , Gen. 25.27

Prosperous men , Gen. 39.2 .

Prudent men , Pro . 14.8 .

Pure men , Pro . 15.26 .

Quickned men , Eph. 2.1 .

Righteous men , Deut. 33.5 .

Sanctified men , 2 Tim . 2.2 .

Simple men , 116.6 .

Spirituall men , 1 Cor . 2.15 .

Stedfast men , 1 Cor . 15.58 .

Tender-hearted men , Eph. 4.32 .

True men , Gen. 42.31

Valiant men , Josh . 1.14 .

Unblameable men , Col. 1.22 .

Unleavened men , 1 Cor . 5.7 .

Unmoveable men , 1 Cor . 15.58 .

Unreproveable men , Col. 1.22 .

Wise men , Job 34.2 .

Worthy men , Matth . 10.11 .

Men of knowledge , Job 34.2 .

Men fearing God , Act. 2.5 .

Men of understanding , Pro . 1.5 .

Men of rest , 1 Chron . 22.5 .

People of his pasture , Ps. 95.7 .

Sheep of his hands , id .

A holy people , Isa . 62.12 .

Gods servants , Isa . 63.17 .

Tribes of his inheritance , idem .

Gods inheritance , Jer . 12.14 .

The off spring of God Act. 17.29 .

The generation of God Acts 17.19 .

A holy people , Deu . 7.6

A speciall people to himselfe , Ibid .

A peculiar people , Deut. 14.2 . 1 Pet . 2.19

The Lords portion , Deut. 31.9 .

The lot of his inheritance , ibid .

Sanctified ones , Is. 13.3

Mighty ones , ibid .

Rejoycers in his highnesse , ibid .

The houshold of God Eph 2.19 .

Princes , Gen. 32.6

Princes in all the earth , Ps. 45.16 .

Professors , 1 Pet . 1.

The Righteousnesse of God , 2 Cor . 5.21 .

The Redeemed of God , Isa . 35.10 .

The temple of God , 1 Cor . 3.7 .

Abrahams seed , Gal. 3.22 .

Adopted sonnes ,

Angels , Rev. 14.15 .

Believers . Act. 14 1.

Beloved of God , Rom. 1.7 .

Blessed of the Lord , Gen. 24.31 .

Branches of righteousnes , Job 15.5 .

Branches of Christ , 2 Cor . 2 15.

Brethren of Christ , Iohn 15.2 .

The Called , Act. 2.16

Christs handmaids , Acts 2.16 .

Christs brother , Math . 22.20 .

Christs sister , idem .

Christs mother , idem .

Christs house , Heb 3.4

Christs friends , Io . 15.4

Christs servants , 1 Cor . 7.1 .

Beloved , Cant . 1.5 .

Children of Abraham Rom. 9.8 .

Children of God , Gal. 3.7 . Rom. 8.16 .

Children of understanding , Pro . 2.28 .

Children of the free-woman , Gal. 4.31 .

Children of the promise , Rom. 9.8 .

Children of the light , Iohn 12.36 .

Children of the day , 1 Thes . 5.4 .

Children of the resurrection , Luke 20.36 .

Children of the kingdome , Mat . 13.38 .

Children of the marriage chamber , Matth . 9.15 .

A chosen generation , 1 Pet . 2.19 .

A Royall Priesthood , ibid .

A Holy Nation , ibid . Chearful givers , 2 Cor . 9.7 .

Circumcised ones , 1 Cor . 7.21 .

Citizens with Saints , Eph. 2.19 .

Confident ones , 2 Cor . 5.6 .

Conquerours Rom. 8.27

Councellours of peace , Pro . 12.20 .

Chosen , Rev. 17.4 .

Church of the first-borne : whose names are written in heaven , Heb . 13.23 .

Faithfull witnesses , Prov. 4.6 .

Faithfull servants , Matth . 24.25 .

Faithfull Boughs , Gen. 49.22 .

Faithfull , Ps. 12.1 .

Faithfull brethren , Col. 1.2 .

Holy brethren , Heb . 3.1 .

Gods afflicted , Isa . 49 13.

Gods anointed , Ps. 105.15 .

Gods Chosen , Rom. 8.33 .

Gods Beloved , Rom. 9.25 .

Gods building , 1 Cor . 3.9 .

Gods delight , Prov. 11.26 .

Gods friends , Isa . 41.8 .

Gods flock , Isa . 40.11 .

Gods handmaids , Acts 2.18 .

Gods Husbandry , 1 Cor . 9.3 .

Gods hidden ones , Ps. 83.3 .

Gods heritage , 1 Pet . 5.3 .

Gods laborers , 1 Cor . 3 9.

Gods prisoners , Psa . 69.33 .

Gods privy Cuunsellors , Psal . 25.14 .

Gods sheep , Ioh . 10.27 .

Gods secret ones , Ps. 83.3 .

Gods servants , Isa . 4.8

Gods vine , Ps. 80.14 .

Gods workmanship , Eph. 2.10 .

Gods Husbandry , 1 Cor . 3.9 .

Gods building , ibid .

Gods called , Isa . 48.12 .

The daughters of God , 2 Cor . 6.18 .

The Elect of God , Col. 3.12 .

The flock of God , John 21.16 .

The glory of God , Isa . 4.5 .

The habitation of God , Eph. 2.22 .

Heirs of righteousnes , Heb . 11.7 .

Heirs of the promise , Gal. 3.29 .

Heirs of God , Rom. 8.17 .

Heirs with Christ , ib .

Heirs of salvation , Heb . 1.14 .

Heirs of blessing , 1 Pet . 3.9 .

Hungerers after righteousnes , Mat . 5.6 .

His nation , Ps. 106.5 .

Innocents , Iob 4.7 .

Illuminate ones , Heb 10.32 .

Inheritance , Is. 94.14 .

His congregation purchased of old , Psal . 74.2 .

The redeemed , idem .

The rod of his inheritance , idem .

Kids Isa . 11.6 .

Lambs , Iohn 21.15

Kings , Rev. 1.10 .

Priests , Rev. 6.

A holy Priesthood , 1 Pet . 2.5 .

Litle ones , Mat . 18.3

Little children , Mat . 19.14 .

Little flock , Lu . 12.33

Living sons , Luk 15.24

Lively stones , 1 Pet . 2.5 .

Lords of others , Gen. 27.33 .

The Lords freemen 1 Cor . 7.22 .

The ransomed of the Lord , Isa . 35.10 .

The redeemed of the Lord , Ps. 107.2 .

Congregation of poor Ps. 74.19 .

The generation of them that seek him , Ps. 24.6 .

The assembly of the upright , Ps. 111.1 .

Generation of the upright , Ps 112.2 .

Lovers of the Light , John 3.19 .

Lovers of the day , 2 Timothy 3.4 .

Lovers of God , 1 Iohn 2.10 .

Lovers of the godly , Idem .

Members of Christ , 1 Cor . 6.15 .

Members of the temple of the Holy Ghost , 1 Cor . 16 19.

Mourners Mat . 5.6 .

New lamps , 1 Cor . 5.7

New creatures , 2 Cor . 5.17 .

New borne babes , 1 Pet . 2.2 .

Peacemakers , Matt . 5.9 .

People of Gods pasture , Ps. 25.9 .

Plants of the Lord , Isa . 61.3 .

Poore in spirit , Mat . 5.3 .

A royal Priesthood , 1 Pet . 2.9 .

Saints , 1 Cor . 1.2 .

Secret ones , Ps. 83.3

Seed of Abraham , Job 11.21 .

Seed of the righteous , Idem .

Seed of the blessed , Isa . 65.33 .

Good seed , Matth . 13.38 .

Sheep of Gods hands Ps. 95 7.

Sheep of Gods pasture , Ps. 75.73 .

Sheep of Gods flock Mat . 26.31 .

Searchers of Scripture , Act. 17 , 11.

Servants of righteousnes , Rom. 6.18 .

Servants of the Lord Deut . 34.5 .

Servants of Christ , 1 Cor . 7.22 .

Sonnes of the free-woman , Gal. 4.31 .

Sons of God , Luke 20 36.

Sonnes of wisdome , Pro . 10.5 .

Saints , Job . 5.1 .

Meek persons , Psal . 37.11 .

Just men , Ps. 37.12 .

The people of the God of Abraham . Ps. 47.9 .

Such as make a Covenant with him by sacrifice , Ps. 30.5 .

A spirituall house , 1 Pet . 2.5 .

Stedfast ones , 1 Cor . 15.58 .

Sucklings , Ps. 8.2 .

Trees of righteousnes , Isa . 61.3 .

Thirsters after righteousnes , Mat . 5.6 .

Triumphers in Christ 2 Cor . 2.14 .

Vessels of mercy , Rom. 9.23 .

Vessels of honour , 2 Tim . 2.21 .

Chosen vessels , Act. 9.15

Wrestlers , Eph. 6.12 . Gen. 32.24 .

The Temple of the Lord , 1 Cor . 3 17.

They are compared unto

Jewels , Mal . 3.17 .

Lights of the world , Phil . 2.15 .

Lions , Job 28.1 .

Angels for quality , Luke 20.36 .

The Apple of Gods eye , Deu . 32.10 . Zec . 2.8

A Crown of glory , Isa . 62.3 .

A Royall diademe , ibid .

An everlasting foundation , Pro 10.25 .

Eagles , Mat . 24.28 .

Fine gold , Job 23.3 .

Gold of Ophir , Isa . 13.12 .

Good figs Jer . 24.4 .

Good ground , Mat . 13.23 .

Mount Zion , Ps. 125 1

New vessels , Matth . 9.16 .

New garments , idem .

Olive plants , Psal . 128.3 .

Pure virgins , 2 Cor . 11.2 .

Race-runners , 1 Cor . 9.24 .

Stars , Dan. 12.3 ,

Lights , Mat . 5.14 .

Trees by the water , Ps. 1.3 . Isa . 44.4 .

Cedar trees , ps . 60.10 .

Fig trees , Judg . 9 11.

Olive trees , Ps. 52.8 .

Palm trees , Ps 92.22

Vine , Ps 80.8 .

The signet on Gods hand , Jer . 22.24 .

Wheat , Mat . 3.12 .

The wings of a dove covered with silver , and her feathers of yellow gold , Ps. 68.32 .

Partridges , 1 Sam . 26.20 .

Doves , Gen. 8.8 . Cant . 6.2 .

A watered Garden ,

Waters that faile not Isa . 58.11 .

Vessels of gold , 2 Tim . 2.20 .

Vessels of silver , idem

LXVIII . Titles and names of wicked men .

CHildren of Belial Num . 13.13 .

Children of darknesse , 1 Thes . 5.5 .

Children of the night idem .

Children of the bond-woman , Gal. 4.3 .

Children of disobedience , Eph. 2.2 .

Children of the devil Iohn 8.38 .

Children of fooles , Iob 30.8 .

Children of the flesh Rom. 9.8 .

Children of pride , Iob 31 , 34.

Children of perdition Iob 17.12 . Isa . 57.4 .

Children of transgression ,

Children of villains Iob 30.8 .

Children of wickednes , 2 Sam . 7.10 .

Children of wrath , Eph. 2.3 .

Children whose mouth speak vanity , Ps. 144.11

Children that are corrupters , Isa . 1.4 .

Impudent and stiffnecked children , Ezek . 2.4 .

Children in whom is no faith , Deut. 32.20

Abjects , Ps. 35.15 .

Adversaries , Ps. 3.1 .

Adversaries of the Lord , 1 Sam . 2.10 .

Abominable branches , Isa . 14.19 .

Adulterous people , Mat . 12.39 .

Aliens , Eph. 2.12 .

Angry fellows , Judg . 18.25 .

Avengers , Ps. 44.16

Authors of wickednesse , John 24 , 8.

A froward generation , Deut. 32.20 .

A foolish people and unwise , Deut. 32.6 .

A perverse crooked generation , Deut. 32.5

A seed of evill doers , Isa . 1.4 .

A people laden with iniquity , idem .

A sinful nation , idem

A seed of falshood , Isa . 57.4 .

Backbiters , Ps. 119.42 .

Backsliders , Pro . 14.14

Barbarous people , Ps. 114.1 .

Bastards , Heb . 12.8

Blasphemers , Rom. 1.29 .

Blinde persons , Isa . 42.18 .

Brethren in evil , Gen. 49.5 .

Busie bodies , 1 Thes . 3.11 .

Brasse , Gen. 6.28 .

Boasters , 2 Tim . 3.23

Backsliders in heart , Pro . 14.14 .

Brutish fools , Psal . 94 8.

Deceitful and unjust men , Ps. 43.1 .

Bloody men , Ps. 26.9

Breathers of cruelty , Ps. 27.12 .

Bloody and deceitful men , Ps. 5.6 .

Carelesse people , Judg . 18.10 .

Cast-awayes , 1 Cor . 9.27 .

Charmers . Exod . 7.7 , 11.

Complainers , Iude 16

Condemners of others Rom. 14.4 .

Contentious persons , Pro . 6.19 .

Corrupt children , Isa . 1.4 .

Crucifiers , Phil . 3.2 .

Corrupters , Jer . 6.28 .

Crooked people , Phil . 2.15 .

Cursed speakers , 2 Tim . 3.2 .

Crooked men , Deut. 32.5 .

Crafty men , Ier . 6.28

Corrupt men , Deut. 32.5 .

Covetous men , 1 Cor 5.11 .

Carnall men , 1 Cor 3.3 .

Brutish men , Pro . 12 . 1●

Blood-thirsty men , Ps. 5.6 .

Blind men , Rev. 3.17 .

Beastly men , Ezek . 21.31 .

Arrogant men , Job 40.7 .

Angry men , Prov. 22.24 .

Abominable men , Prov. 11.20 .

Cruell men , Ps. 18.48

Cunning men , 1 Cor . 5.11 .

Dead men , 1 Cor . 5.11 .

Deceietfull men , Psal . 15.6 .

Defiled men , Tit . 1.15 .

Disobedient men , 1 Tim . 3.2 .

Disordered men , 2 Thes . 3.11 .

Double-minded men , Iam . 1.8 .

Earthly men , Psal . 10.18 .

Evil men , Pro . 4.18 .

Fearful men , Rev. 2.8 .

Fierce men , Prov. 22.21 .

Filthy men , Rev. 22 , 11.

Foolish men , Psal . 49.10 .

Furious men , 2 Tim . 3.3 .

Greedy men , Pro . 1.19 .

Haughty men , Prov. 22.24 .

Heady men , 2 Tim . 3 4

High-minded men , ibid .

Horrible men , Wisd . 4.18 .

Hopelesse men , Ps. 49.10 .

Ignorant men , 2 Tim 3.3 .

Inordinate men , 2 Thes . 3.11 .

Intemperate men , 1 Tim . 1.9 .

Lawles men , Prov. 13.15 .

Loathsome men , 2 Cor . 4 3.

Lost men , 2 Cor . 4.4 .

Lukewarme men , Rev. 3.16 .

Mad men , Pro . 26.18 .

Malicious men , 1 Pet . 2.1 .

Mercilesse men , Rom 1.30 .

Miserable men , Rev. 3.16 .

Mischievous men , Prov. 24.8 .

Naked men , Rev. 3.17

Naturall men , 1 Cor . 2.14 .

Naughty men , Pro . 6.12 .

Obstinate men , Is. 48.4

Partiall men , Iam . 2.4 .

Presumptuous men 2 Pet . 2.10 .

Polluted men , Isa . 35.8

Prophane men , 1 Tim . 1.9 .

Proud men , Ps. 86.14 .

Raging men , Prov. 14.16 .

Ravenous men , Nah . 2.12 .

Seditious men , Prov. 24.21 .

Sinfull men Isa . 1.4 .

Stiffe-necked men , Act. 7.51 .

Stout-men , Malac . 3.13 .

Stout hearted men , Isa . 46.12 .

Subtile men , Acts 13.10 .

Vain men , Ier . 2.2 .

Vile men , Deu . 11.21 .

Violent men , Psalme 68.14 .

Unbelieving men , Rev. 21.8 .

Uncircumcised men Act. 7.51 .

Ungodly men , 2 Thes . 3.11 .

Unholy men , idem .

Unjust men , Rev. 22.11 .

Unreasonable men , 2 Thes . 3.2 .

Unrighteous men , 1 Cor . 6.9 .

Unstable men , Iam . 1.8 .

Unthankfull men , 2 Tim . 3.2 .

Unthrifty men , Pro . 6.12 .

Wavering minded men , Iam . 1.8 .

Wicked men , Pro : 6.12 .

Scornfull men , Pro . 29.8 .

Wrathfull men , Pro . 15.8 .

Wretched men , Rev. 3.17 .

Worldly men , Ps. Envious persons , Rom. 1.29 .

Enchanters , Rev. 12.15 . Deut . 28.11 .

False accusers , 1 Tim . 3.3 .

False witnesses , Pro . 4.5 .

Fishers , Ier . 16.16 .

Firebrands , Isa . 7.4 .

Flatterers , Pro . 18.8 .

Fools , Pro . 21.11 .

Forgetters of God , Iob 8.13 .

Forgers of lies , Iob 13 4.

Froward persons , Iob 3.32 .

Fugitives , Isa . 43.14 :

Gainsaying people , Rom. 10.21 .

Generation of vipers , Mat . 23.33 .

A faithlesse generation , Mat . 17.17 .

A crooked generation , Deut. 32.5 .

Goats , Mat . 25.33 .

Gods adversaries , Iudg . 5.31 .

Gods enemies , Isa . 11.24 .

Gods foot-stoole , Ps 110.1 .

Grudgers , 2 Cor . 9 7

Haters of knowledge , Pro . 1.22 .

Haters of the Lord , Ps. 81.15 .

Harlots , Ier . 16.16 .

Heathens , Eze . 34.28

Hereticks , Tit . 3.10 .

Hypocrites , Mat . 7.5 .

Hunters , 1 Sam . 24.12

Idolaters , 1 Cor . 5.11 .

Incontinent persons , 2 Tim . 3.4 .

Inventers of evill , Rom. 1.30 .

Impudent children , Ezek . 2.4 .

Lying children , Isa . 30.9 .

Lyars , Ps. 62.9 .

Lawlesse persons , 1 Tim . 1.9 .

Light fellows , Iudg . 9.4 .

Lovers of pleasures , 2 Tim . 3.4 .

Lovers of their own darknesse , Iob 31.19 .

Lukewarm persons , Rev. 3.16 .

Mockers , 2 Pet . 3.3 .

Niggards , Isa . 32.6 .

Nippers , Isa . 50.6 .

Observers of times , Deut. 18.10 .

Out-casts , Isa . 16.4 .

Persecuters , Lam . 1.3

Perverters of Gods wayes , Act. 13.10 .

Perverse people , Phil . 2.15 .

Oppressors , Iob 27.13 Plants of a strangevine Ier . 2.21 .

Pratling fooles , Pro . 10.8 .

Provokers of God , Deut . 9.7 .

Persecuters of the godly , Lam . 1 6.

Railers , 1 Cor . 5.11 .

Rebels , Isa . 1.2 .

Rebukers , Isa . 44.16 .

Reprobate silver , Jer . 6.30 .

Reprobates , 1 Cor . 13.5 .

Resisters of Truth , 2 Tim . 3.8 .

Riotous eaters , Prov. 23.21 .

Robbers , Job 12.6 .

Runagates , Gen. 4.12 .

Rods of Gods anger , Isa . 10.51 .

Staves of his indignation , idem .

Reapers of vanity , Pro . 22 8.

Sowers of iniquity , idem .

Sowers of strife , Pro . 16.28 .

Scorners , Ps. 1.1 .

Seducers , 2 Tim . 3 . 1●

Seed of the wicked , Isa . 1.4 .

Seed of the devil , Mat . 3.28 .

Seed of the adulterers and whore , Isa . 57.

Servants of corruption , 2 Pet . 2.19 .

Servants of sinne , Ioh 8.34 .

Serpents root , Isa . 14.29 .

Siners , 1 Tim . 1.9 .

Synagogue of Satan , Rom. 2.9 .

Sloathfull servants , Mat . 25.36 .

Smiters , Isa . 50.6 .

Slanderers , Ps. 44.16 .

Sonnes of the servant , Gal. 4.10 .

Sorcerers , Isa . 2.6 .

Spoilers of the poor , Ps. 109.

Strangers , Ier . 2.21 .

Swarvers , 1 Tim . 1.6 .

Supplanters , Ier . 9.4 .

Swearers , Hos . 4.2 .

Temporizers , Mat . 13.21 .

Tempters of God , Mal . 3.15 .

Tale-bearers , Prov. 18.8 .

Theeves , Mat . 21.13 .

Transgressours , Isa . 1.28 .

Traitors , Ier . 6.26 .

Treacherous dealers , Isa . 21.2 .

Truce breakers , 2 Tim . 3.3 .

Tyrants , Iob 26.6 .

Vaunters , Psal . 94.4 .

Vanity , Ier 10.15 .

Vagabonds , Gen. 4.12

Vessels of wrath , Rom. 9.22 .

Vessels of dishonour , 2 Tim . 2.20 .

Vile persons , Isa . 32.5

Unjust stewards , Luk . 16.8 .

Unbelieving persons Rev. 21.8 .

Unprofitable servants , Matth . 25.30 .

Usurers , Psal . 15.5 .

Wantons , 1 Cor . 6.11 .

Wasters , Pro . 18.9 .

Whisperers , Rom. 1.20

Wicked servants , Mat . 25.26 .

Wicked Councellors , Nahum 1.11 .

Wanderers , Prov. 21.16 .

Worldly-wise , Mat . 11.25 .

Workers of iniquity , Psal . 5.5 .

Wine-bibers , Pr. 23.20 .

They are compared unto .

Axes that are cutting , Isa . 10.15 .

Old bottles , Mat . 9.16 .

Old cloth garments , ibid .

Old Leaven , 1 Cor . 5.7 .

Painted Sepulchres , Matth . 23.27 .

Raw flesh , Psal . 58.9 .

Raging seas , casting up filth & dirt , Isa . 57.20 .

Ravens feeding on Carrion , Gen. 8.7 .

Bees in the water , 1 Kings 14.5 .

Sawes , Isa . 10.15 .

A shadow , Eccl. 8.13

Pitchers of earth , Jer . 15.1 .

Smoak that vanisheth , Hos . 13.3 .

Snailes which melt , Psal . 58.8 .

Sparkes of fire , Isa . 1.31 .

Stony ground , Mat . 13.5 .

Stubble before the wind , Ps. 83.13 .

Summer fruits , Amo 8.1 .

Tares choaking corn , Matth . 13.38 .

Towe that is soone fired , Isa . 1.13 .

Trees corrupted , Jude 12.

Trees dried up , Luke 23.31 .

Vessels of wood , 2 Tim . 2.20 .

Visions in the night , Isa . 29.7 .

Vines being empty , Hos . 10.1 .

Waves of the sea , Jud . 12.

Walls ready to fall , Psalme 62.31 .

Waxe soon melted , Ps. 62.2 .

The way side , Mat . 13.4 .

Wheel-turning , Ps. 83.13 .

Wells without water , 2 Pet . 2.17 .

Whited tombs , Mat . 23.27 .

Bees stinging , Psal . 118.12 .

Blots being defiled , 2 Pet . 2.13 .

Briers good but for fire , Isa . 10.7 .

Brambles good but for the fire , Judg . 19.18 .

Chaffe before the wind ,

Clouds carried with tempest , Ps. 37.20 .

Dust under feet , Mal . 4.3 .

Dirt under feet , idem .

Deceitfull Bowe , Ps. 78.57 .

Dreames being nothing , Psal . 73.20 .

Dreames of a night vision ,

Drosse of metals , Pro . 25.4 .

Naughty figs , Jer . 24.8 .

Fishes of no account , Matth . 13.48 .

Fewell for the fire , Isa . 9.19 .

Firebrands , Zech . 3.2

Fierie ovens , Ps. 21.9 .

Gardens without water , Isa . 1.30 .

Girdles corrupted , Jer . 13.7 .

Grasse on house tops , Ps. 37 2.

Hedges broken down , Ps. 62.3 .

Hammers , Jer . 51.20 .

Hungry men , dreaming , Isa . 29.8 .

Hunters , Isa . 16.16 .

Mans dung , Iob 20.7

Men building on sands , Mat . 7.8 .

Myre in the streets , Isa . 10 6.

Oakes whose leafe fades , Isa . 1.30 .

Whited wals , Act. 23.3 .

Whirlwinds , Pro . 10.25

Brute beasts , 1 Cor . 15.

Adders , Ps 58.4 .

Asps , Ps. 91.13 .

Buls of Bashan , Ps. 22.12 .

A cage of unclean fowls Rev. 18.12 .

Cocatrices , Isa . 14.29 .

Dogs , 2 Pet . 2.22 .

Dragons , Isa . 51.9 .

Eagles , Lam . 4.19 .

Dromadaries , Ier . 2.23

Foxes , Cant . 2.15 .

Fatted oxen , Ps. 22.12

Horses , mules , Ps. 32.9

Ravenous birds , Isa . 46.11 .

Ravenous beasts , Ps. 33.9 .

Scorpions , Ezek . 1.6 .

Serpents , Ps. 58.4 .

Sowes , 2 Pet 2.22 .

Vipers , Mat . 3.7 .

Wild bores , Psal . 80.13 .

Wolves , Isa . 11.6 .

LXIX . Happines of Saints
Generals .

THey are blessed in all estates and in all places , Deu . 28.2 , 3.

God is their life and the length of their days Deut . 30.20 .

They are a happy people ,

There is none like unto them , Deu . 33.27

The Lord is the shield of their help , and the sword of their excellencie , Deut. 33.29 .

He keeps covenant and mercy with them , 1 King . 8.23 .

The things that their soule refuses , may become unto them their pleasant food , Iob 6.7 .

The Lord knoweth their way , Ps. 1.6 .

The Lord is a shield for them , their glory , and the lifter up of their head , Ps. 3.3 .

His blessing is upon them , Ps. 3.8 .

Mercy compasseth them about , Ps. 32.10

The Lord hath pleasure in their prosperity , Ps. 35.28 .

They shal be abundantly satisfied with the fatnesse of Gods house , and drink of the rivers of his pleasures , Ps. 36.8 .

They inherit the earth , delight themselves in the abundance of peace , Ps. 37.11 .

Their days are known of God , and their inheritance shall be for ever , Ps. 37.18 .

The Lord forsakes them not , they are preserved for ever , ps . 37.28

They are exalted to inherit the land , when the wicked are cut off , Ps. 37.34 .

Usually their end is peaceable , Ps. 37.37 .

Their confidence and dependance upon God failes not even in the greatest stormes , Psal . 46.3 .

God will not cast off his Saints , nor forsake his inheritance , Psal . 94.14 .

Though they sow in teares yet they reap in joy , Ps. 126.5 .

God is nigh unto them who call upon him in truth , Ps. 145.18 .

He taketh pleasure in them , and wil beautifie them with salvation , Ps. 149.4 .

It is well with them in all estates , for they eat the fruit of their doings , Isa 30 10.

Gods exceeding goodnesse unto them is beyond expression & admiration in all things , Isa . 40.31 .

He poures water on them that are thirsty , and flouds on them which are as dry ground

And puts his spirit and blessing upon their seed and off-spring , Isa . 44 3.

He gives them at sometimes , as it were boldnesse and leave to command him in the works of his hands , Isa . 45.11 .

For his own sake he defers his anger against them , and for his praise he refrains from cuting them off , Isa . 48.10 .

He cannot nor will not forget them , Isa . 49.15 .

They are graven up on the palmes of his hands , their walls are ever in his sight , Isa . 49.16 .

Though they endure many miseries , yet they have unexpected suteable mercies and deliverances , Isa . 49.9 , 20

Their maker the Lord of hostes is their husband , Isa . 54.5 . Ier . 31.32 .

He supplies other their wants within his house and within his walls , with a name better then that of sonnes and daughters , Is. 56.5 .

He wil not contend alwayes with them , neither be alwayes wroth , lest the spirit should fail before him , and the soul which he hath made , Isa . 57.16 .

In his wrath he smites them , but in his favour he hath mercy on them Isa : 60.10 .

The mercies are unconceivable which he hath prepared for them that wait for him , Isa . 64.4 .

He meets them that rejoice , and worketh righteousnes , Isaiah 64.5 .

He looks unto them that are poor , and that are of a contrite spirit , Isa 66.2 .

The Lord pleads their cause , Jer . 50 34.

And the causes of their soul , Lam . 3.58 .

He is a God unto them , and they are his people , Jer . 31.1 .

They are as a tree planted by the waters , that spreads her root by the river , and shall not see when heate cometh ,

Their leaf is green , they are not careful in the time of drought , neither cease from yielding fruit , Jer . 17.8 .

Gods compassions are renewed unto them every morning , in the greatnes of his faithfulnes , Lam . 3.23 .

Gods manifest works of goodnesse for them are innumerable , Psal . 34.8 .

They are betrothed unto the Lord for ever in righteousnes , in judgment , loving kindnes , faithfulnes and mercies , Hos . 3.19 .

Gods loving kindnesses unto them are mervellous , Ps. 17.7 .

God hath set them apart for himself , and will hear their prayer , Is. 4.3 .

They are prevented with blessings of goodnes , and have their hearts desire , Psalme 21.3 .

Gods goodnes is unspeakeable , which he hath laid up & wrought for them before the sonnes of men , Psalm 31.18 .

He gives them one heart and one way to fear him for ever , for the good of them and their children ,

He causeth them to come unto him weeping , and ask the way to Zion with their faces thitherwards ,

Entring into an everlasting Covenant with God , that shall not be forgotten , Jer . 50.5 .

The Lord waits for a time to shew mercy unto them , Isa . 30.18 .

He pleads the causes of their soul , having redeemed their life , Ier . 3.58 .

He might even deal with them as they have dealt with him , in despising his oath & breaking his Covenant :

But he remembers his covenant made with them in the dayes of their youth , and establishes with them an everlasting Covenant , Eze . 16.60 .

God performes all things for them , Psal . 73.2 .

He speaks peace unto them , Ps. 85.8 .

The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting unto everlasting upon them ,

And his righteousnes to their childrens children , Ps. 103.17 .

God judgeth them , and repents himself towards them , Ps. 13 5.14 .

God sprinkles them with clean water , to be clean from all their filthines and idols ,

Gives them a new heart , and renewes a right spirit within them takes away the stony heart , and gives a heart of flesh ,

Puts his spirit in them , and causeth them to walk in his statutes and to do them , Ezek . 36.24 , 25 , 26.

God executes not the fiercenesse of his wrath against them , for he is God and not man Hos . 11.9 .

He heals their backslidings , loves them freely when his anger is turned away , Hos . 14.4 .

They have everlasting life , and shal never come into condemnation , but are passed from death unto life , Ioh . 5.34 ,

Christ sanctified himself for their sakes , that they also might be sanctified through the truth , Ioh . 17.19 .

The glory given unto Christ , he hath given unto them , for their unity one with another ,

John 17.22 .

There is no condemnation unto them , Rom. 8.1 .

The law of the spirit of life which is in Christ Jesus hath freed them from the law of sin and of death , Rom. 8.2 .

All things work together for good unto them , Rom. 8.28 .

The promises are made to them and their children , &c. Act. 3.39

None can separate them from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord , Rom. 8.38 .

By Christ they are justified from all things from which they could not be freed by the law of Moses , Acts 13.39

Whatsoever things are written aforehand , are written for their learning , Rom. 15.4 .

Christ is made unto them of God the father , wisdome , righteousnesse , Sanctification and Redemption , 1 Cor . 1.30 .

They are the Temple of God , and the spirit of God dwelleth in them , Cor . 3.16 .

They all behold with open face as in a mirror the glory of God , and are transformed into the same image from glory to glory , 2 Cor . 3.18 .

Their light and short afflictions causeth unto them a farre more excellent and eternall waight of Glory , 2 Cor . 4.17 .

They are sealed , and have the earnest of the Spirit in their hearts , 2 Cor . 1.22 .

They rather are known of God , then know God , Gal. 4.9 .

Their weaknesse in Christ , hinders not their life with him , 2 Cor . 13.4 .

They have hope as an anchor of the soul , both sure and stedfast , and which entreth into that which is within the veil Heb . 9.16 .

Christ is entred into heaven it self , now , to appear in the presence of God for them Heb . 4.24 .

After the decay of their earthly house , they have a building given of God , not made with hands , but eternally in the heavens , 2 Cor . 5.1

They are raised up together , and made to sit in heavenly places in Christ Jesus , Eph. 2.6 . God supplies all their necessities , Phil . 4 , 19.

By the exceeding rich and precious promises they are made partakers of the divine nature , 2 Pet . 1.4 .

The spirit dwels with them for ever Ioh . 14.16

They are made of God Kings and priests unto God the Father , Rev. 1.6 .

Christ hath prayed for them all , Ioh 17.20

Dying in the Lord , they are blessed , for they rest from their labours and their works follow them , Rev 14.13 .

Christ is gone to prepare a place for them , and wil come again to receive them unto himself where he is , John 14.3 .

In their safety .

They are all in Gods hand , Deut. 33.3 .

God rideth upon the heavens for their helpe , and in his excellency on the sky the eternall God being their refuge from above ;

And underneath they are claspt into the everlasting Armes ;

Their heavens dropping down the dew , Deut. 33.26 , 27.

When their father and mother forsakes them , the Lord gathers them up , Ps. 27.10 .

They are as mount Zion which cannot be removed , Psal . 125.1 .

The Lord is round about them , from hence forth even for ever , Ps. 125.2 .

There is a hedge round about them , and all that they have , Iob 2.10 .

Upon all them the glory there is a defence Isa 4.5 .

He contends with them that contend with them , and saves their children , Isa . 29.35 ,

The mountains shall depart , and the hils be removed ; but his kindnesse doth not depart from them , nor the covenant of his peace be removed , Isa . 54.

He dwels with them that are of a contrite spirit , to revive their spirit , and to revive the heart of the contrite ones , Isa 57.15.10 .

He is married unto them , Ier . 3.14 .

Though he scatter them , yet he gathers them again , and makes them to dwell safely , Ier . 31.37 .

He makes an everlasting Covenant with them , that he will not turn away from them to do them good ,

But so put his feare in their hearts , that they shall not depart away from him , Ier . 32.40 .

The soules of every living thing and of all mankinde are in Gods hand , Iob 12.10 .

There is a mark set on their foreheads , who mourn for all the abominations that are done , Ezek . 9.4 .

They are as the Apple of Gods eye , & are hid under the shaddow of his wings , Psal , 17.8 .

The Angel of the Lord encampes round about them , to deliver them , Psal . 134.8 .

The Lord in the day time commands his loving kindnesse to bee with them ,

His song being with them in the night , Ps. 42.8 .

The haires of their heads are numbered Mat . 10.30 .

No man plucketh them out of Gods hand , John 10.28 .

Though they seeme dead , yet their life is hid with God in Christ , Col. 2.3 .

God makes a league with them for all the creatures , Hos 2.18 .

In their keeping .

HE suffers not their feet to be moved , He that keepeth them will not slumber nor sleep , Ps 121.3 , 4.

God is their helper , and their shade upon their right hand , Psal . 121.5 .

He preserves their going out and their comming in for ever and henceforth , Psal . 125.2 .

The Angels are all ministring spirits sent forth to minister for their sakes who shal be heirs of salvation , Heb . 1.14 .

He keepeth their bones , that not one of them is broken , Psal . 34.20 .

The Lord preserves them from evill , hee preserves their soule ,

He preserves their going out and their comming in for evermore , Ps. 121.7 , 8.

The Lord keepeth the way of his Saints , Prov. 2.8 .

He directeth their paths . Pro . 3.6 .

The Lord is their confidence , and keeps their foot from being taken , Prov. 3.26 .

He keeps them in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on him , Isa . 26.3 .

The Lord keeps his vineyard , he waters it every moment , least any hurt it , he keeps night and day , Isa 27.3 .

In the extreamest and greatest dangers whatsoever , they are kept , from perishing , Is. 43.7

They are kept from the hurt of greatest extremity and led comfortably by him that hath mercy on them , Isa . 49.10 .

They are kept through the power of God , through faith unto salvation , 1 Pet . 1.5 .

In their guiding .

After he hath seen their wayes , he heals them , and leads them , and restores comfort to them and their mourners , Isa . 57.18 .

He guides them by his councel , and afterwards receives them into glory , Ps. 73.24 .

How blinde soever they be , he brings them , by a way which they know not , and in paths unknown , making darknesse light before them and crooked things straight , never forsakeing them , Isa , 42.16 . ( see Psal . 27.33 )

Even unto old age he is their God , and even to hoare haires he carries them :

As he hath made so he beares , carries and delivers them . Isa . 46.4 .

The Spirit guides them in all truth , Iohn 16.13 ,

He holds their right hand , and encourages them , Isa . 41.13 .

In their teaching .

God teacheth their hands to war , and their fingers to fight , 2 Sam . 23.35 .

They are taught of God the way that they shall choose , Ps. 25.12

He puts his law in their inward parts , being their God .

They are all taught of God to know him , who forgives their iniquities and remembers their sinnes no more , Ier . 31.34 .

The comforter teachcheth them all things , Iohn 14.26 .

The anointing which is from above teacheth them all things , 1 Iohn 2.21 .

A voice behind them directs them in all things in their way , whether they turne to the right hand , or to the left , Isa . 30.21 .

The spirit leads and guides them in all truth , Iohn 16.30 .

In their feeding .

He feeds his flock like a shepheard ,

He gathers the lambs with his arme ,

He carrieth them in his bosome ,

And gently leadeth those that are with young , Isa . 40.11 .

God searches his sheep and findes them out ,

As a shepheard searcheth out his flock , in that day that he is among his sheep that are scattered ;

He seeks them forth and dilivers them out of all places , where they have been scattered , Ezek . 34.11 , 12.

He will feed them and make them to lie down ;

He seeks that which was lost ,

And brings againe that which was driven away ,

He bindes up that which was broken ,

And strengthens that which was sick , Ezek . 34.15 , 16.

In their hearing .

Though he make them waite long , yet at length he enclines to them , and hears their cry , Psal . 40.1 .

Upon their crying unto him , he turnes their mourning at length into dancing , & puts of their sackcloath , and girds them with gladnesse , Ps. 30.8 , 11

He fulfills their desire , hears their desire and will save them , Ps. 145.19 .

Before they call , he answers , and whilst they are yet speaking hee hears , Isa . 65 , 24.

In their strength .

The joy of the Lord is their strength , Neh . 8.10 .

Their salvation is of the Lord , he is their strength in the time of trouble , Ps. 37.39 .

The Lord strengthens them upon their bed of languishing , and makes all their bed in their sicknesse , 41.3 .

In returning and rest they are saved , in quietnesse and in confidence is their strength , Isa . 30 , 15.

The Lord is their salvation , strength and song , Isa . 12.12 .

Their strength after waiting for God , is renewed to mount up with Eagles wings , &c. Isa . 40.31 .

The Lord is a strength to them , a strength to the needy in his distresse , a refuge from the storme , Isa . 25.4 .

In their sinnes .

God redeems them from all their sinnes , Psal . 130.8 .

He blots out their transgressions for his own sake , and will not remember their sinnes , Isa . 43.25 .

He blots out as a thick cloud their transgressions , and as a cloud their sins , Isa . 44.21 .

Though they have played the harlot with many lovers , yet if they returne , he receives them , Jer . 3.1 .

When they returne unto him , he heals their backslidings , Jer . 3.22 .

He cleanses them from all their iniquities whereby they have sinned against him , and pardons their sinnes and their iniquities , wherby they have transgressed against him , Jer . 33.8 .

His mercies to his people in pardoning of sinne , is to him a name of praise and glory , so as to make us to feare and tremble at all his goodnes , &c. Jer . 33.9 .

There is no God like unto him , that pardoneth iniquity and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage , &c.

Who turnes againe , and hath compassion upon them , subdues their iniquities , & casts all their sins in the bottome of the sea , Mic . 7.18 , 19.

Their sins are blotted out , against the times of refreshing , that come forth from the presence of the Lord , Acts 13.9 .

Christ is the propitiation for their sinnes , 1 John 2.2 .

When they sin , they have an Advocate at the right hand of the Father , idem .

Their sins after Gods wonderfull mercies shewed unto them , are so done away ,

That though sought for , they shall not bee found , when he pardons those whom he preservs Jer . 50.20 .

In their enemies .

Hee redeemes them from them that are too strong for them , and ransomes them from them , Ier . 31.11 .

Hee lifts them up high above those their enemies that rose up against them , 2 Sam . 22.49 .

God is the strength of their salvation concerning their head in the day of battel , Psal . 140.7 .

God sends from heaven and delivers them from the reproach of them that would swallow them up , sending forth even his mercy & his truth , Psal . 57.2.2 .

When they walk in the midst of trouble , he wil relieve them , stretch forth his hand against the wrath of their enemies , Ps. 138.7 .

Their troubles .

In all their troubles he is troubled , and the Angel of his presence saveth them , Isa . 63.6 .

He repents himselfe for them , when he seeth their power is gone , and there is none shut up or left , Deut. 32.36 .

He is a refuge to such in due time , even in times of trouble , Psal . 89 , 9.

He lifts them up from the gates of death , Ps. 9.13 .

In the time of trouble they are hid in his pavilion , and in the secret of his tabernacle , Ps. 27.5 .

When they fall , they are not utterly cast down , for he upholds them with his hand , Ps. 37.24 .

In their greatest extremities the Lord commands his loving kindnesse in the day time , & in the night his song is with them , Psal . 42.8 .

In the day of trouble they call on God , and are delivered , Ps. 50.15

When he shews them great and sore troubles he quickens them again & brings them up from the depth of the earth , Ps. 71.20 .

He ariseth and hath mercy upon them when the set time is come , Ps. 102.13 .

The light of their sun is seven fold , as the light of seven dayes , when the Lord bindeth up the breach of his people , and healeth the stroak of their wound , Isa . 30 26.

Usually they are not left into the hands of the wicked , nor condemned , though judged Ps. 37.33 .

He breaks them not , being bruised , nor quenches their greatest weaknesses , untill he make the work of grace in them victorious over all oppositions , Is. 42.2 , 3.

He refines them , but not with silver , and chooses them in the furnace of affliction ,

For his own sake , for his own sake , doing all to us , Isa . 48.1 , i2 .

He comforts them , and hath mercy upon them , Isa . 49.13 .

In all distresses and troubles he is their comforter , Isa . 51.12 .

Though he cause grief , yet he hath compassion upon them , according to the multitude of his mercies , Lam . 3.31 , 32.

He casts them not off for ever , Lam . 3.31 .

When he sends them into places of desolation and banishment , yet he is there a little sanctuary unto them , where they shall come , Ezek . 11.16 .

God comforts them in all their tribulations , that they may be able to comfort others that are in any trouble , 2 Cor . 1.4 .

He considers their soul in trouble , and knoweth their soul in adversity Psal . 31.7 .

As the sufferings of Christ abound in them so their consolation also aboundeth through Christ , 2 Cor . 1.5 .

They are troubled , on every side , yet not distressed , perplexed , not in despair ; , persecuted , but not forsaken ; cast down , yet not perishing . 2 Cor . 8.9 .

They are blessed enduring temptation ; for being tryed , they receive the crown of life Iam . 1.12 .

He is their arm every morning , and salvation in the time of trouble , Isa . 33.2 .

In their corrections

When they passe thorow the fire he is with them , and through the water , that is drowne them not , &c.

God is with them , Isa . 43.2 .

He brings his third through the fire is with them there , and brings them out of it , Zech . 13.9 .

They are for their profit , that they may be partakers of his holinesse , Heb . 12.10 .

Though they be chastened , yet they are not delivered over unto death , Ps. 118.18 .

When they are judged , it is because they should not be condemned with the world , 1 Cor . 11 , 29. Job 5.17 .

When they receive the sentence of death , it is because they should not trust in themselves , but in God who raiseth the dead , 2 Cor . 1.9 .

When they are delivered to death for Jesus sake , it is that the life of Jesus might bee manifest in their mortal body , 2 Cor 4.10 .

When they are afflicted and tossed with tempests , so that they have no Comforter , then God supplies abundance of unthought of mercies , Isa . 54.11 .

When for a moment in his wrath hee hides his face from them for a little while ; yet with everlasting mercie hee hath compassion on them , Isa . 54.9 .

Though he make a full end of all Nations amongst whom he scattereth them , yet he will not make a full end of them , but corrects them in measure , though he leave them not altogether unpunished , Jer . 30.11 .

They are happy under their corrections , Job 5.17 .

Thereby they are known to be sons and not bastards , Heb . 12.8

They afterward bring unto them the quiet fruit of righteousnesse unto them , the more they are exercised in them , Heb . 12.11 .

God maketh their snare and bindeth up ; he woundeth , and his hands make whole ,

He delivers them in sixe troubles , yea in seven there shall no ev touch them , Job 5.18 , 19

When their spirits are overwhelmed within them , then he knoweth their path , Ps. 142.3 , 4.

When they sit under darknesse , the Lord is a light unto them , Mica . 7.8 . Cant . 2.6 .

Though weeping be with them at night , yet joy cometh in the morning , Ps 30.5 .

They are not tempted above that which they are able to beare , but with the temptation , there is stil an issue , 1 Cor . 10.19 .

Though their outward man perish , yet their inward man is renewed daily , 2 Cor . 4.16 .

After their troubles and corrections .

After them they come and returne with songs and everlasting joyes upon their heads , obtaining joy and gladnesse , when sorrow and sighing shall flie away , Isa . 35.10 .

After their scattering he gathers them from all places and corners of the earth ,

Because they are called by his Name , being created for his glory , Isa . 43.5 , 6.

Though he give them sometimes a cuppe of trembling , yet he takes it out of their hand , and suffers them no more to drink thereof , and puts it into the hands of their enemies , Isa . 22.23

When anger bursts forth , he debates with them in measure , and stayes his rough wind , in the day of his east-winde , Isa . 27.8 .

After their sufferings endured , he refreshes them with many adorning mercies , Isa . 54.11 , 12.

For brasse , iron , wood , stone , troubles , he gives them gold , silver , brasse , iron , mercies farre surmounting the other , Isa . 60.16 .

As he watches over them , to pluck up , to break down , and to throw down , and to afflict , so he watches over them , to build and to plant , Ier . 31.28 .

Like as sometimes he brings many great evils upon them , so will he bring upon them all the good that he hath promised them , Jer . 32.42 .

In their perseverance unto salvation .

He taketh pleasure in them , and beautifies them with salvation , Ps. 149.4 .

They are saved from the Lord with everlasting salvation , not to be ashamed or confounded , world without end , Isa . 45.17 .

God confirms them unto the end , that they may be blamelesse in the day of his appearance , 1 Cor . 1 , 8.

He that hath begun a good work in them , will finish it untill the day of Jesus Christ , Phil . 1.6 .

Trials touching them .

The stiller they are , they know God the better , Ps. 46.10 .

They are the Lords portion , Deut. 32 9.

The rock of wicked men is not like their rock even their enemies being judges , Deut , 32.31

Christ was made sin for them which knew no sin , that they might be made the righteousnesse of God in him , 2 Cor . 5.21 .

If there bee first a willing minde in them , it is accepted according unto that which they have , and not according unto that which they have not , 2 Cor . 8.12 .

They are all in Gods hand , sit down at his feet , and receive of his words , Deut. 33.2.3 .

They are known by their fervent love unto one another , 1 John 4.7 .

LXX . AFFLICTION , with its Consolations .
Generals .

IT comes not forth of the dust , neither doth trouble spring out of the ground ,

But man is born unto trouble , as the sparks flee upwards , Job 6.7 .

The terror of affliction may make the best flie out and forget themselves , Job 3.1 .

It may make us believe that wee are not sensible of our mercies , Job 9.16 .

The more Gods people are afflicted , usually the more they grow , Exod . 1.12 .

Under the Law were solemne dayes appoined to humble and afflict their soules , Lev . 23.27 .

In our afflictions our prayers may be heard , 2 Chron . 20.9 .

A Fast is a means to afflict our souls , Eza . 8.21 .

It is God that afflicts , Job 30.11 .

We should not bee weary of Gods chastisements , nor of his corrections , Pro . 3.11 .

Under affliction , by-past sins may be very present and troublesome unto us , Iob 14.16 , 17.

We ought to prefer affliction before iniquity Job 36.21 .

God will save afflicted people , Ps. 18.27 .

God may seem to sleep and forget the affliction , and oppression of his people , Ps. 44.24 .

In grievous afflictions it is no new thing for the Saints to desire to be gone and be at rest , Ps. 55.5 , 6.

It is God who brings us unto nets , and layes afflictions on our loins Ps. 66.11 .

God afflicts us in faithfulnes , Ps. 119.65 .

We should not be moved at these afflictions , because we were appointed thereunto , 1 Thes . 3.3 .

Fiery trials ought not to be strange unto us being to try us , because at length they make us glad with perpetual and everlasting joy , 1 Pet . 4.12 , 13.

God chooses his best Saints in the furnace of affliction , Isaiah 48.11 .

Even afflictions none like them , like Jacobs trouble , may have deliverance , Jer . 30.7 .

All his afflictions are in measure , though he leave us not wholly unpunished , Jer . 30.11 . & 46.28 .

God doth not afflict willingly , nor grieve the children of men , Lam . 3.3 .

The more neeand dear to God , alwayes the more afflicted , Amos . 3.5 .

After afflictions issue and cure , it rises not the second time up again in that manner , Nahum 1.9 . & 12.

The Saints lose nothing by afflictions , because of his after mercies .

Bad comforters therein are like phisitians of no value , Iob 13.19 .

It is God that overthrowes us in affliction Iob 19.6 .

It is a wretched disgracefull thing to adde affliction to affliction , Iob 30.11 .

It is a miserable case when in afflictions our own wickednesse corrects us , and our backslidings reproves us , Ier . 2.19 .

God afflicts the people , Ps. 44.2 .

How he will not afflict , Iob 37.27 .

The Saints may be so afflicted as to complain to be troubled with all Gods waves , Psal , 88.7 .

God may hide his face from the afflicted , Ps. 44.25 .

Afflictions may continue very long upon the Saints , notwithstanding they call dayly , and stretch out their hands unto God , Ps. 88.6 .

Sometimes afflictions are close at the heels of one another , Iob 1.12 , 13.

They may be afflicted from youth ready to die , and distressed with terrors , Psalme 88.6 , 15.

It was the Churches portion to be many times afflicted from her youth , Ps. 129.1 .

It is a signe of Gods love to us , which wee ought not to be weary of nor despise , Prov. 13.11 , 12.

Such must not be robbed nor oppressed in the gate , Pro . 22.22 .

God afflicts untill we know him to be the Lord , Ezek . 20.24 .

God knows all our afflictions , what they shal be beforehand , and their continuance , Gen. 15.13 .

God did choose his people , by Temptations , Signes , Wonders , Warre , by a mighty hand , an out-stretched arme , and great terrors , Deut. 4.34 .

God remembers not , nor takes not the advantages of his servants weaknesses in affliction , Job 42.7 .

In the depth of sorrows & affliction , then usually is the highest rise of faith , and confidence in God , one extremity falling in another , Iob 19.24 . Lam . 3.22 .

All the sufferings of the Saints are not worthy of that glory which shal be revealed , Rom. 8.18 .

Cause .

The generall cause of all sufferings is sinne , Lam . 3.29 .

Because men turne back from him , and wil not consider any of his wayes , Iob . 34.27 .

Grievous sins bring grievous afflictions upon Gods People , but not for ever , 1 King . 9.39 .

When like Moab , we have been at ease from out youth , setled upon our lees , and have not been emptied from vessell to vessell , so as out taste remaines and we are not changed , Ier . 48.11 .

Rebellion against God , Ps. 107.10.11 .

Not hearkening unto Gods comforts , Isa . 48.14 .

Not rightly using of Gods outward blessings enjoied , Deu . 29.29 .

1. Consolation . From Gods end in afflicting .

To purge away corruption and sin , Isa . 27.9 .

To purifie and whiten us , Rom. 12.13 .

To prove us , to humble us , and know what is in our heart , in our obedience unto him , Deut. 8.2 .

To bring back our souls from the pit , to be enlightned with the light of the living , Iob 33.30 . and v. 16 , 17.

To humble us , prove us , and do us good at our latter end , Deut. 8.16 .

That we may learne not to trust in our selvs , but in God who raiseth the dead , 2 Cor . 1.9 .

To make us acknowledge our sins , and seek diligently unto him , Hos . 5.15 .

That we might prepare our selves to meet God , Amos 4.12 .

To wash away our filthinesse , Isa . 4.4 .

Because we should not be condemned with the world , 1 Cor . 11.32 .

To fit us by smaller crosses to carry greater , Ier . 12.15 .

To make us know that man liveth not by bread only , but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God doth man live , Deut. 8.3 .

That being thereby planted to the similitude of Christs death , we also may be planted to the similitude of his resurrection , Rom. 6.5

That therefore in our afflictions we bear about the dying of the Lord Jesus , that the life of Jesus might be manifest in us , 2 Cor . 4.8 , 9.

To learn like unto Christ obedience by the things we suffer , Heb . 5.8 .

For our good to make us partakers of his holines , Heb . 12.10 .

To work in us the quiet fruit of righteousnes , Heb . 12.11 .

To cause the tryall of our faith be precious , that it may be glorious at the appearance of Jesus Christ , 1 Pet 1.7 .

To cause thereby unto us a far more excelent and eternall weight of glory , 2 Cor . 4.17 .

That we might be partakers of Christs sufferings , that when his glory shal appear , we may rejoice with exceeding joy , 1 Pet . 1.12 ,

That having experience of such sorrowes , wee might be able to comfort others , with our experimental comforts , 2 Cor . 1 , 14.

2. Consolation . From the considerations of Affliction .

That the whole Church bath beene brought through fire and water , and yet brought forth into a wealthy place , Ps. 66.12 .

That though he chastise sore , yet usually he delivers not unto death Ps. 118.18 .

That though it be unto death , yet that their death is precious in his sight , Ps. 116.15 .

That it is a sign that God delights in us , Pro . 3 , 13.

That the frame of all things in this life , is so ordered , as wee may finde nothing after us , Eccles . 7.14 .

That howsoever it shal be wel with us , Ecl. 8.12 .

That God hath in store at hand , a fit remedy for every sort of affliction , Is. 45.6 , 7. & Is. 2. 2. Isa . 61.2 , 3. Isa . 41.18 .

That our affliction whatsoever comes farre short of our deservings , Ps. 103.10 .

That if we put him in remembrance , hee blots out our sins as a cloud for his own sake , as a thick cloud , Isaiah 44.22 .

That all afflictions ecclipsing our comforts are but shadows in regard of that bright day , which shall chase all away , Cant . 2.1.6 .

That he can no more forget such , then a mother her childe , Isai . 45.15 .

That their affliction is of the travell of Christs soule , which when hee seeth , he will be satisfied , Isa . 43.11 .

That hee will not contend or be wrath for ever , Isa . 57.16 .

That Gods power can restore all our losses , Jer . 30.20 .

That nothing is too hard for God , Jer . 32.27 .

That in that estate , their strength is in quietnesse , and in confidence , Isa . 30.15 .

That all this while God waits to shew them some excellent mercy , being a God of judgement , Isai . 30.18 .

That their way and judgement is not passed nor hid from the Lord . Isa . 40.27 .

That at our worst , it is the Lords mercies that we are not consumed , Lam . 2.2 .

That Gods people the more they are beloved , they are the rather afflicted , Amos 3.2 .

That the vision for Gods helpe is for an appointed time , that in the end it will speak , therefore to wait for it , Hab . 2.3 .

That Gods third must go through the fire ,

That affliction refines them as silver , and that thereby they are tried as the gold is tried , Zach. 13.9 .

That in this world there must be tribulation , yet that Christ hath overcome the world for us , Joh . 16.33 .

That there hath no affliction come upon us which is not proper to man , 1 Cor . 10.13 .

That the Saints way to heaven is through variety and divers sorts of afflictions , 2 Cor . 6.5 , 6.

That we have in heaven a High Priest sensible of our infirmities , who was in all things tempted like unto us , Heb . 4.15 .

That chastening is a signe of Gods love , because he scourgeth every sonne whom he receiveth , Heb . 12.6 .

That thereby we are declared to be sonnes and not bastards , al the Saints being partakers thereof , Heb . 12.7.8 .

That our afflictions are but for a season , and when there is need , 1 Pet . 1.6 .

That fiery trials are no new thing , and must not be strange unto us , 1 Pet . 4.12 .

That as many as God loves , he rebukes and chastens , Rev. 3.19 .

That the set period of the durance and end of our afflictions is appointed and limited , Rev. 2.10 . Gen. 5.13 , 14.

That our enemies power is limited , Isa . 54.16 .

That our chastisements are no other then such as wherewith men chastise their children , Deut. 8.5 .

That God knowes our reproach , shame and adversaries , & dishonour , Ps. 69.19 .

That unto God belongs the issues from death , Ps 68.20 .

That such slaying of us is the way to bring us home unto God , Ps. 78.34 .

That affliction with distraction , is the Saints portion from their youth , Ps. 88.18 .

That it is a blessed thing to be chastised , & taught out of Gods law , Ps. 94.19 .

That Gods love , and affliction may stand together , Ps. 99.8 .

That correction is a token of Gods love , not of his displeasure , Rev. 3.19 .

3. Way of comforting from Our assistance and support in afflictions .

That though our strength and our flesh faile , yet God is the strength of our heart and our portion for ever , Psal . 73.2 .

That when there is none help , to then his mighty arm that brings salvation , Isa . 59.16 .

That for all this God is to them a Sun and a shield , Psal . 84.11 .

That in this estate his loving kindnesse is not taken from them , his faithfulnesse faileth not his Covenant standeth sure , Psal . 89.33 , 34.

That he covers our head in the day of battell , Psal 104.7 .

That for all this he holds us by our right hand , guides by his counsell , and receives us unto glory , Psalm 73.24 .

That two insupportable Crosses shall not meet at one time , Isa . 27.8 .

That be contends with us in measure , Isa . 27.8 .

That he smites them not as he smites other men , Isa . 27.7 .

That for all this they are not dispised nor abhorred , that his face is not hid from their cries and prayers , Ps 22.24 .

That though we were in the valley of the shadow of death ▪ in a much worse estate , yet God is with us , Ps. 23.4 .

Though God chasten us sore , yet he remits the sinne , Ps. 92.8 .

That in the greatest of our afflictions , all our desire is with God , our groaning is not hid from him , Ps. 38.9 .

That he considers our soul in trouble , and knows our soul in adversitie , Ps. 31.7 .

That even then when our spirit is overwhelmed , he knows our path , Ps. 140.3 .

That in all his peoples afflictions he is afflicted , and the Angel of his presence saveth them , Isa . 63.10 .

That when we wander and are weak , that God will carry us in his bosome and gather us , Isa . 39.11 .

That even then our way is not hid from him , nor our judgment passed over from him , Isa . 40.27 .

That when we faint and have no might , then he encreaseth strength and giveth power , Ps , 40.29 .

That he wil not break the bruised reed , nor quench the smoaking flax , Isa 42.3 .

That in the very greatest afflictions God will be with us , Isa . 43.2 .

That he defers his anger , and cuts us not away in it , for his names sake and his praise , Isa . 48.9 .

That they are graven upon the palmes of his hands , that they are ever in his sight , Jsa . 49.16 .

That in that time , Gods kindnesse doth , not depart from them , nor is the Covenant or his peace removed , Isa . 45.10 .

That he will not make a full end , Jer . 46.28 .

That he corrects in measure , Jer . 40.28 .

That he wil not plow all the day to sow , that he will not be ever a threshing of his corne , Isa 12.10 .

That his actions are all with discrerion not plagueing all the day long , Isa . 28.24 .

That for all their miseries , yet they are held in Gods hand , Deut. 33.3 .

That even then , God is their refuge , from above , and underneath they are in the everlasting armes , Deut. 33.27

That for all this they are set apart for God , Ps. 4.3 .

That in the midst of their miseries God pitties them , and commands to speake peace unto them , Isa . 40.1 , 2.

That Gods unchangablenesse in affliction , causeth that we are not consumed , Lam . 3.22 .

That as God wounds so he heals and cures , Job 5.18 , 19.

That God will with the temptation , provide a way to escape , & bear it out , 1 Cor . 10.13 .

That we are comforted in all our tribulations , 2 Cor . 1 4.

That though we be distressed on every side yet we are not perplexed to despaire ; that though we be persecuted and cast down , yet we are not forsaken nor destroyed , 2 Cor . 4.8 .

That in their distresses Gods grace is sufficient to uphold them , making his power perfect in their weaknesse , 2 Cor . 12.9 .

That in the time of trouble he hides them in his pavilion , in the secret of his house , and sets them upon a rock , Ps. 27.5 . Ps. 31.30 .

That he knows our soul in adversity , Psal . 31.7 .

That his favour in affliction appears when our crosses overwhelm us not , Psal . 41.11 .

That even then he pities us as a father pities his children . Ps. 103.13

That God will not lay upon us more then is meet , &c. Job 8.20

That notwithstanding of many sinnes and provocations , he remembers our affliction when he heares our cry , Psal . 106.44 .

It is matter of hope to see God in it , Lam . 3.24 .

3. Way of comforting is from The Promises of their Deliverances

That he will not cast off for ever , but though he cause grief , yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies , Lam . 3.31.32 . Ps. 103.9 .

That God will withhold no good thing from them , Ps. 84.11 .

That though they sow in tears yet they shall reap in joy , Ps. 126.5 .

That he will have mercy upon such , Isa . 49.15 .

That they shall not be put to shame , nor confounded therein , Isa . 54.4 .

That though their trouble be as great as Iacobs trouble , yet they shall have deliverance Ier . 30.7 .

That he who scatters them , will gather them , Ier . 31.10 . Ps. 34.7 . & 27.10 . & 33.21 .

That as he hath broght evil upon us , so he will bring all the good promised , Ier . 42.32 .

That though their afflictions be many , yet that the Lord delivers them out of them all , and the Angel of his presence saves them , Ps. 34 9.

That in his good time he will undoe all that afflicts us , Hag . 3.20 .

That the Lord is faithful who will stablish us and keep us from evil , 2 Thes 3.3 .

That affliction having done its cure , we shall have deliverance in Gods best time , Isa . 4.4 That if our fears come , we shall be supported , Job 15.19 .

That though God do judge his people , he wil repent himself for his servants , when he seeth their power is gone , and none shut up or left , Deut. 32.26

That in Gods favour is life , though weeping may be in the evening , yet joy commeth in the morning , Ps. 30.5 .

That God commands his loving kindnesse to be with us in the day time , and in the night we shal have accesse to God by prayer , Ps. 42.8

5. Way of comforting is , from The work and joyfull issue of affliction past .

That God will make them glad according to the dayes wherein they have been afflicted , and the years wherein they have seen evil , Ps. 90.15

That he who shews us sore and great troubles , wil yet quicken us again & bring us from the depths of the earth , increase our greatnesse , and comfort us on every side , Ps. 71.20.21 .

That though they have been led through fire & water , he causing men ride over our head yet that he will bring us out unto a wealthy place , Ps. 66.12 .

That though such have lien among the pots , yet they shall be as the wings of a dove , and her feathers of yellow gold , Ps. 68.13 .

That the Lord after a smarting great measure of affliction , usually gives a greater measure of prosperity and comfort , Iob . 42.12 .

That light and gladnesse is sowen for them , Ps 97 11.

That God helps them when they have nohelper , Ps. 72.22 .

That the returne of their captivity shal be as an astonishing mercy , Ps. 126.1 .

That when they walk in the midst of trouble God wil revive them , Ps. 138.7 .

And maintaine the cause of the afflicted , Ps. 140.12 .

That in time God wil wipe away all their teares and rebuke , Isa . 25.8 .

That great afflictions wil end in joy , and accomplish our warfare , a comfortable voice coming to pity and bemoan us , Isa . 40 2.

That God wil take out of our hand the cup of trembling , and the dregs of his furious cup , so as we shal no more drink it , it being put into the hands of our afflicters , Isa . 51.22 , 23.

That we are forsaken but for a moment , and his face hidden in a little wrath ,

But we are gathered with great mercies , God having mercy on us with everlasting kindnesse , Isa . 54.7 , 8.

That though they be afflicted & tossed with tempest , yet after that all things shal be better then ever , in a more abundant excellent manner , Isa . 54.1 .

That after deliverance from afflictions , their soul shal be as a watered garden , and shall not sorrow any more at all , Ier . 31.12 .

That as soon as he sees and hears us sit for deliverance , he helps us , Jerem . 31 , 18. 20.

That in deliverance they shal have severall comforts , answering their severall crosses , Jer . 31.8 .

That they may bee built up as at the first , Jer . 33.7 .

That forgivenes of sinnes , and astonishing mercies shal follow after it , Jer . 33.8 , 9.

That afrer that wee shal have extraordinary enlightening , Isa . 30.26

That after that they shal have more helps in their journey , and the Spirit of God shall be their director in all matters & wayes , Isa . 30 21

That it was one of the ends of Christs coming to comfort all who mourn , and to appoint unto Zions mourners ,

To give them beauty for ashes , the oyl of joy for mourning , the garment of praise for the spirit of heavinssse , Isa . 61 , 2.3 .

That for shame they shal have double comfort ; and for confusion they shal rejoice in their portion , Isa . 61.7 .

That double comfort shall be rendred unto them , Zech 9.12 .

That when Gods time is come , we shall be as though he had not cast us off nor afflicted , Zech . 10.6 .

That as the sufferings of Christ abound in us , so also our consolations aboundeth by Christ , being partakers of his sufferings , so of the Consolation , 2 Cor . 1.5 , 2.

That though thereby their outward men perish , yet their inward man is renewed daily , 2 Cor . 4.16 .

That these light and short afflictions cause unto us a far more excellent and eternall weight of glory , 2 Cor , 4.17 .

That thereby the Lord delivers from every evil work , and preserves us to his heavenly kingdome , 2 Tim . 4.18 .

That they are tried , and being tried , they shall undoubtedly receive a Crowne of life , Jam . 1.12 .

That after these afflictions , they shal have seven fold light and comfort when the Lord binds up their wounds , Isa . 30.26 .

That the Lord after that gathers and fits his people with mercies sutable unto their crosses , Zeph . 1.3.19 Zechar . 8 , 11.12 .

That then they shall bee brought forth into the light that their righteousnes may appear , Micah 7.9 .

That then hee raises up our ruines as of old , Amos 9.11 .

Nothing is lost by the siftings of afflictions , Amos 9.9 .

That as he watches over his fervants , to pluck up and to throw down , and to destroy and to afflict , so will hee watch over them , to build and to plant , Jer . 31.28 .

That after that God wil comfort his people , as a mother comforts her children , and their heart shal rejoyce , and their bones shal flourish like an herbe , Isa . 66.13 . 14.

That his after-mercies to his people far surpasse all their former crosses ; as gold , silver , brasse , iron , surpasse brasse , ironwood , stones Isa . 86.

After sore and great trials , the Lord will create comforts sutable to our crosses , Isa . 4.5 .

AFFLICTION , It s cures & remedies . 1. In suffering . 2. In acting .
1. In our Suffering .

To bear the indignation of the Lord because we have sinned , until he plead our cause and bring us forth unto the light , Mic . 7.9 , 10.

To be contented to wait and walk in the way of Gods judgements , Isa . 26.8 .

To accept of and bear patiently the punishment of our iniquitie , Lev . 26.41 .

To look at the glory set before us , and so despise the shame and the crosse . Heb . 12.2 .

To humble our souls under the mighty hand of God , that hee may exalt us in due time , 1 Pet , 5.6 .

To take Gods yoke upon us , to learne of Christ meeknesse and lowlilesse , Mat 19.28 .

In our deepest distresses to trust in God , Ps. 119.28 .

To deny our selves and take up our crosses Mat 16.24 ,

To hope and waite quietly for the salvation of God ,

And to bear the yoak in our youth , Lam . 3.22.23 .

To trust and not to be afraid , because the Lord Jehovah is our salvation and strength , Isa . 12.2 .

Not to bee fearfull , Isa . 35.3 , 4.

To trust in the name of the Lord , and stay upon God , Isa . 50.10 .

In the shadow of death to fear no evill , because God is with us , Ps. 23.4 .

To wait upon him though he hide his face to look for him , Isai . 8.16 .

To be still and wait quietly , Ps. 46.10 .

Not to bee fearfull Isa . 41.10.14 .

To remember that , God killeth & maketh alive ; He maketh poor and rich , 1 Sam . 2.7 .

To encourage our selves in the Lord our God , 1 Sam . 30.6 .

To submit and bear chastisement , purpose and promise reformation , Job 34.31 . Ps. 66.14 .

To acquaint our selves with God , receive the Law from his mouth , treasure up his words in our heart , return unto the Almighty , and put iniquity far from us . Job 22.21.22 .

To be quiet without answering , and make supplication to our Judge , Iob . 9.15 .

When the time of our suffering is come , like Christ , to address our selves boldly and cheerfully unto that which is inviteable , Mat . 26.45 .

2. In acting .

Accordihg to our need to desire teaching & instruction , Job 6.24

To seek unto God betimes , and make our supplication to to the Almighty , Job 8.5 .

To reftect upon sin and confess it , Iob 7.20 . 21 ,

To poure out our hearts and cry earnestly unto the Lord formercy for our selves & others , Lam . 2.18.19 .

To search and try our wayes and turne again unto the Lord ,

To lift up our hearts and hands unto the Lord , of heaven , Lam . 3.40 , 41

To return to God who as he wounds , will heal us , and in the best time revive us , Hos . 6. 1. 1 Sam . 30.7 .

To go on following after God , to know his gracious goodnes and marvellous working , Hos . 6.3 .

Though ful of confusion , to pray still , and lay our selves open unto God , Iob 10.15 Iam 5.13 .

To beseech God to make known our sins and our transgressions unto us , Iob 13.23 .

In neglects of others to poure out our hearts unto God , Iob 16.20

To pray and bemoan our selves unto God , Ps. 25.16 .

To appeal unto him , and pray in righteousnes of heart , 2 King . 20.3 .

To break suddenly from one passion to another , viewing the comforts of the Redeemer and the resurrection , Iob 19.25 .

To humble our selves and repent in dust and ashes , Iob 42.5 , 6.

To have the help of an Interpreter ; one of a thousand , and to confesse sin with aggravation , Job 33.23 .

To believe and speak Ps. 116.10 .

To acknowledge our iniquity that wee have sinned against him , and turn unto the Lord , Jer . 3.12 .

To fast and afflict our souls , Ezra 8.21 .

To repent and turn from all our transgressions , Ezek . 18.30 .

To declare our iniquity , and to be sorry for our sin , Ps. 38.18

To reason the matter with our soules , Ps. 42.9 .

To call earnestly upon God , Ps. 50 , 15.

To cry aloud morning and evening , and at noon , Ps. 55.17 . & 57.3

To cast our burden on the Lord , Ps. 55.22

To trust in God at all times , and poure out our hearts before him , Ps. 62.8 .

To remember the dayes of old , Ps. 143.4 .

To consider Gods nature and disput with the soul , Ps. 77.5 , 6.

To meditate on all Gods works , and to stretch out our hands unto him , Ps. 143.4 , 5

If all this yet help not to commit our soules to him in well doing , as unto a faithful Creator , , 1 Pet . 4.15 .

Trials touching affliction ,

We faint in it when the consolations of God seem smal unto us , Job 15.11 .

In depth of affliction after acknowledgment of our sin , yeelding unto God , then usually deliverance is at hand , Job 42.3 .

Nothing humbles on● more under affliction , then a sense and sight of Gods goodnes and graciousnesse unto us , Job 42.10.11 , 12.

In GODS chastisements , the bearing of our shame with patience under his hand , is a sure sign of our speedy recovery , Ezek . 39.26 , 27

When Gods third have been brought thorow the fire , being refined like silver & tryed like gold , then they find great matters from God Zech . 13.9 .

Duties to be afflicted .

We must not suddenly fall upon the distressed , but give their sorrow a vent , and them time to bemoan themselves , Job 2.13 . Ezek . 3.15 .

Pity should be extended unto such from their friends , Iob 6.14 .

It is reproachful , to be afraid at our friends dejection , Iob 6.21 .

When men are in great afflictions , they must be suffered to bemoan themselves , Iob 13.19 .

In others miseries we ought not to breake a leaf driven to and fro , nor to pursue the dry stubble , Iob 13.25 .

We ought to asswage their grief , Iob 16.5 .

We must not break them in peeces with words , Iob 19.2 .

The more they are smitten of God , the more we ought to pity them and beare with their weaknesses , Iob 19.22 .

In comforting , it is good to pause a while , and let our Elders begin , observing what they leave unsaid , Iob 34 4 , 11.

We ought not deale too plainly with the distressed , in some cases untill they have gathered strength to bear and profit by our sayings , Iob 34.7.17 .

We ought not to rejoice or insult over others afflictions , Obad 13.14 .

We must be carefull not to adde affliction to the afflicted , Isa . 30.20

Our actions towards them and speeches must be accompanid with much love and a spirit of meeknes , with long-suffering , Gal. 6 1.

We in any case must not break the bruised reed , nor quench the smoaking flaxe , Isa . 42 1 , 2.

LXXI . PRIDE .
Generals .

GOd will bring down the high looks , Ps. 18.27 .

The Saints shal be hid from the pride of such , Ps. 3.20 .

God plentifully rewardeth proud doers , Ps. 31.32 .

The foot of pride is a terrible enemy , Psal . 36.11 .

Wicked men are taken therein , and for cursing and lying which they speak , Ps. 59.12 .

Their contempt against good men , a great burden , Ps. 123.4 .

A high look , and a proud heart , and the plowing of the wicked is sinne , Pro . 21.4 .

Wee should not be puffed up one against another , 1 Cor . 4.6 .

The lofty looks of man must be humbled and the haughtinesse of man shall be brought down , Isa . 2.11 .

Our pride ought to strike saile , when the Lord speaks against it , Jer . 13.15 .

We ought to lament & mourn for the pride of others , Jer . 13.17 .

God is able to abase the proud , Dan. 4.27 .

There is a heigth of pride which testifies against men , Hos . 5.7 .

It is a great mercy of God , when he cures us of our pride , Zeph . 3.11

In all the pride and proud actions of men , God will stil be above them , Exod . 18.11 .

Nature .

Such are ready to rise against Gods people , Psal . 86.14 .

With their mouth they speak proudly , Ps. 17.10 .

Such cursed proud ones erre from Gods commandements , Ps. 119.121 .

They are especially apt to deceive the Saints Ps. 119.51 .

They are apt to forge lies , Ps. 119.69 .

They are apt to speak perversly without cause Ps. 119.78 .

They are apt to dig pits for the Saints , Ps. 119.83 .

They are inclined to oppression , Ps. 119.122 .

They stir up strife , , Pro . 28.25 .

They believe gain to be godlines . 1 Tim . 6 5.

They are stout of heart , Isa . 9.9 .

They are very proud like Moab , ful of haughtinesse and wrath , Isa . 16.16 .

In their foolish mouth there is a rod thereof , Pro . 14.3 .

It is a deceitful thing , Ier . 49.16 .

They know nothing , but are doting about questions and strife of words , 1 Tim . 6.4 .

Effects .

It makes the wicked to persecute the poor , Ps. 10.2 .

To hide snares for the godly , and as it were spread nets and gins by the way for them , Ps. 140.5 .

It procures abundance of matchlesse misery & desolation , Jer . 50.29 .

It makes us to forget God , Hos . 13.6 . Deu . 8.14 .

Danger .

That God wil bring down such high looks ,

That God through his understanding smiteth through such , Job 26.12 .

The rage of Gods indignation is cast abroad to cast down such , Job 40.11 .

He looks upon every one that is proud , to bring them low , Job 40.12 .

Flattering lips shal be cut off , and the tongue that speaketh proud things , Ps. 12.3 .

He hates a proud look Pro . 6.17 .

He wil destroy their houses , Pro . 15.25 .

All such are abomination unto the Lord , and cannot go unpunished , Pro . 16.5 .

The day of the Lord of hosts shal be on every one that is proud and lofty , and upon all life up , to throw them down Isa . 1.2 .

The Lord warres against proud men , to make them stumble , Ier . 50.31 .

It is one of the sinnes for which Sodome was destroyed , Ezek . 16.49 .

Sore destruction comes upon people for it ,

Whosoever exalt them selves , must be abased , Mat . 23.12 .

God scattereth such in the imaginations of their hearts , Luk . 1.5 .

Tryals .

It is God that withdrawes a man from his purpose , that he may hide pride from him , Job 33.17 .

The pride of the wickeds countenance wil not suffer them to seek after God , he is not in all their thoughts , Ps. 10.4 .

It compasseth the wicked as with a chain , Ps. 37.6 .

God renders a reward unto such , Ps. 94.2 .

He knows such afar off , Ps. 138.6 .

When it cometh then cometh shame , Pr. 11.2 .

It is the cause of all contention , Pr. 13.10 .

It precedeth destruction , as a haughty Spirit before a fal , Prov. 16.18 .

It is a signe of destruction , and a haughty Spirit is a forerunner unto it , Pro . 18.2 .

The thoughts of hastinesse tend to want Prov. 21.5 .

The Lord marred the great Pride of Judah and Jerusalem , Jer . 13.9 .

The Lord knowes our Pride , how exceeding proud we are , our loftinesse , arrogancie , and Pride , and the haughtines of our hearts Jer . 48.30 .

Insulting against God brings utter destruction , Jer . 48.42 .

Lifted up hearts are sure of destruction , Ezek . 28 5.

Riches puffe up to pride , Ezek . 28.5 .

Those who transgresse by Wine , are also Proud .

LXXII . Wrath , Anger .
Generals .

WEE may be angry , if therewith we sin not ,

The Sun must not go down upon it , Ephes . 4.26 .

In suffering it to continue , we give place to the devil , Eph. 4.27 .

It is a fooli●h thing to be soon angry , Pro . 14.17 .

Angry men are proud men , and a high gate seeks destruction , Pro . 17.19 .

We ought not to be hasty of Spirit , Eccles . 7.9 .

It rests in the bosom of fools , Eccles . 7.9 .

There is more hope of a foole , then of one who is hasty in his words , Pro . 29.20 .

We should be slow to anger , because the wrath of man doth not accomplish the righteousnesse of God , Jam . 1.19 .

It is a sinful thing to be soon angry , Tit . 1.7 .

It a●gues want of discretion not to passe by anger , it being a mans glory to passe by an offence , Pro . 19.11 .

Angry persons must not be kept friendship with , and with furious people we must not converse , least we learn their wayes , Pro . 22.24

We ought not to revenge or give place to wrath , because vengeance is Gods , Rom. 12.9

Fathers should not provoke children to wrath , Ephes . 4.6 .

Anger is an evil doing , Jonah 4.4 .

Nature .

It is apt to speak unadvisedly , Job 33.9.10 . Psal . 10 6.32 . Iona 4.6 .

It is confident , Pro . 14.16 .

Such stirre up strife , Pro . 15.18 .

Such sow strife , Prov. 16.28 .

Their names are proud and haughty scorners , who deale in proud wrath , Prov. 21.24 .

It is cruel and raging &c. Pro . 27.4 .

As such stir up strife , so do they abound in transgression , Pr. 29.20

It is fierce and cruel , Gen. 49.7 .

Companions .

Wrath , malice , blasphemy , filthy communication , Col. 3.8 .

Debates , envyings , strifs , backbitings , whisperings , tumults , swellings , 2 Cor . 1● . 20 .

Breeding .

The repeating of a thing separates even very friends , Pro . 17.9 .

Hatred stirs up strifes , Pro . 10 12.

Danger .

It killeth the foolish man , Iob 5.2 .

It bringeth the punishment of the sword to teach us there is a judgement .

Such are abomination unto the Lord , Pr. 11.2 .

Such froward hearts and perverse tongues fall into mischief , Pro . 17.21 .

Such of great wrath shal suffer punishment , because they wil not easily be quiet , Prov. 19.19 .

Such find thorns and snares in their way , Pro . 22.5 .

God in his wrath and anger causeth the arrogancie of the proud to cease , and wil lay low the haughtinesse of the terrible , Isa . 13.11 .

Tryals .

The wrath of man shal turn to the praise of God , & the remainder of wrath shal he restrain , Psal . 76 10.

Such who are slow thereunto , are of great understanding , Prov. 14.29 .

Such who are hasty of spirit exalt folly , Pr. 14.29 .

Those slow thereunto , are better then the mighty ; and he who rules his spirit , then he who taketh a city , Pro . 16.23 .

Such who love strife , love transgression , Pro . 17.19 .

If the wise contend with the foolish , whether they rage or laugh , there is no rest , Prov. 29.9 .

Envy , divisions and strife , are a signe that we are stil carnal men , 1 Cor . 3.3 .

The feare of God disclaims it , Pro . 8.13 .

Cure .

To be convinced of the sinfulnes and danger hereof , and not to fret in any case to doe evill , Psal . 37.8 .

Motives against it .

That it is an honourable thing to cease from strife , Pro . 20.3 .

That it is a foolish thing to be medling , Prov. 20.3 .

That such who keep their mouthes , keep their souls from troubles , Prov. 21.23 .

That it argues great understanding to shun it , Prov. 14.29 .

That such of a hasty , spirit doe exalt folly Pro . 14.29 .

That it argues much discretion , to passe by anger , Pro . 19.1 .

Mitigation .

To leave contention and strife betimes , seeing they are like a breach of waters unstopt , Prov. 17.14 .

A soft Answer , Pro . 15.1 .

Slownesse unto it , Pro . 15.18 .

A gift in the bosome , Pro . 21.14 .

The casting out of Scorners , causeth contention strife and reproach to cease , Prov. 22.10 .

Yeelding , Eccles . 10.4 .

The wisdome of wise men , Pro . 29.8 .

LXXIII . RICHES .
Generals .

IN dangerous times we must not seek great things for our selves , Jer . 45.5 .

It is a very great evil to have them , and yet to have no comfort of them , but others to enjoy them , Eccles . 6.2 .

The love of money it is the root of all evil , 1 Tim . 6.18 .

It is a very great evil to have them preserved for the hurt of the owners , Eccles . 5.13 .

Neither poverty nor riches is the best estate , Pro . 30.8 .

They are not for ever , Pro . 27.4 .

They make many friends , Pro . 14.20 .

A good name is much better then they , in great quantity , Pro . 22.1 .

God esteems not of our riches , or of all our gold , or of all our forces and strength , Iob 36.6 .

Such who boast in the multitude of them , cannot by any means redeem their brother , or give a ransom , Ps. 49 10

Wise men , like the foolish and brute person , perish , and leave their wealthunto others Ps. 49.10 .

We ought not to be moved , when some are made rich , &c. Ps. 49.16

We must not trust in oppression , become vain in robbery , nor set our hearts on increasing riches , Ps. 62.10 .

Rich men make wealth their strong city , Pro . 10.15 .

We must not labour to be rich , Pro . 3.4 .

It is a wicked thing to trust in the abundance of riches , Ps. 52.2 .

Reasons .

Because such make not God their trust , ps . 32.7

Because treasures of wickednesse profit nothing Pro . 10.2 .

Because where our treasure is , there wil our heart be also , Luke 12.13 .

Because they profit nothing in the day of wrath , Pro . 11.4 .

Because the love of money is the root of all evil , 1 Tim . 6.10 .

Because they are deceitful , Mat . 18.22 .

Because our own wisdom deceivs us in the estimation of them , Pr. 23.4 .

Because they are nothing , uncertain , and have wings to fly away at our most need , Pro . 23.4 , 5.

Because they pierce men throgh with many sorrows , who are in love with them , 1 Tim . 6.10 .

What .

They are the ransom of a mans life , Pr. 13.8 .

They are evil mens strong city , Pro . 18.11 .

They are rhe crown of the wise , Pr 14.24 .

They are not for ever Pr. 27.24 .

Nature .

Such are wise in their own conceit , Pro . 28.11

Such love to rule over the poor , Pro . 22.7 .

In the fulnes of mens sufficiency , they leave them in straits , Job 20.22 .

To flow away from us in the day of Gods wrath , Job 20.28 .

Danger .

Such who make haste to possesse them , have an evil eye , not considering that they shall be overtaken with poverty , Pro . 28.22 .

Such shal fal into temptation and a snare , and into many foolish and hurtful lusts , 1 Tim . 6.9

They perish by evil travel , not profiting our children , Eccles : 5.14 .

In labouring for them , men labour for the wind , Eccles . 5.15 .

Such are miserable , because of the miseries shall come upon them , Iam . 5.1 .

The canker of the riches of such shal be a witnes against them , & shal eat their flesh as it were with fire , Iam . 5.2

Such can hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven , Mat . 19.23 .

When in the midst of treasures and riches we think our selves most secure , then we may be neerest ruine to lose all , Luke 12.20 .

Reasons .

Because wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished , Pro . 3.11 .

Because such who trust in them , shal fall , Pro . 11.28 .

Because the obtaining of them by a lying tongue , is a vanity tossed to and fro of those who love death , Pro . 1.6 .

Those who oppresse the poor to give unto the rich , shal surely come to want , Prov. 22.16 .

Rich men may lie down sometimes , but they shal not be gathered : he openeth his eyes and he is not , Iob 27.19

Though the wicked heap up silver as dust , and prepare raiment as the clay ,

The just shal put it on , and the innocent shall divide the silver , Iob 27.16 .

Though wicked men swallow them down , yet they shall vomit them up again , God shal cast them out of their belly , Iob 20.15 .

Such shal restore riches according to their substance , and shal not rejoice therin , Iob 20.18

They make men froward , Pro . 18.23 .

Trials .

Much treasure is in the house of the righteous , Prov. 15.6 .

The rich ought not to trust in uncertain riches , but in the living God who giveth richly all things for to enjoy , 1 Tim . 6.17 .

Such men should be rich in good works , laying up a good foundation for the time to come ,

That they may lay hold of eternall life , 1 Tim . 6.19 .

The rich should rejoice to be brought low because they shal passe away as the flower of grasse , Iam . 1.10 .

Our treasures must not be laid up where thief , worme , and canker may come ; but in heaven , Mat . 6 , 19.

The only true treasure and riches , is to be rich towards God , Luke 12.21 .

Out of our store we should provide alms for the poor , so laying up lasting treasures , Luke 12.33 .

We ought to make our selvs friends of the Mammon of unrighteousnesse , Luke 16.9 .

Attaining .

It is God who gives us power to gather wealth , Deut. 8.18 .

Both riches and honour come of God , 1 Chron . 29.12 .

The hand of the diligent , Pro . 10.4 .

The blessing of the Lord bringing no sorrow with it , Pro . 10 22.

By wisdom riches and honour come , yea durable riches , Pr. 18.18

By not loving wine and oyl and such pampering , &c. Pr. 21.17 .

By humility and the fear of the Lord , come honour and life with them , Prov. 22.4 .

Through knowledge the Chambers are filled with all pleasant precious riches , Prov. 24.4 .

LXXIV . IGNORANCE .
Generals .

THey abide not in the paths of light Iob 24.13 .

Ignorant persons know not the light , Iob 24.16 .

Such have their eyes shut , that they cannot see , and their hearts that they cannot understand , Isa 41.18 .

Notwithstanding the ignorance with others , such ought to be taught , Acts 3.18 .

Danger thereof .

Such persons have many miseries attended with wofull habitations , Iob 18.21 .

Such rebell against the light , not knowing the way thereof , Iob 24.13 .

It causeth destruction , Hos . 4 6.

It makes us incapable of danger , how near soever we are to everlasting ruine , Pro . 14.18 .

Their rejecting of knowledge makes God to reject them , Hos . 4 6

It makes us insensible of Gods mercies to us , Hos . 11.3 .

It deceives us in our judgements of the Scriptures , and of the power of God , Matth . 22.29 .

It causeth that we die in our sinnes , Iohn 8.4 .

It duls us from conceiving and hearing of heavenly things , Iohn 8.43 .

Being in this kinde obstinate , they thereby are given up to a reprobate sense , Rom. 1.28 .

It causeth hardnesse of heart , darkens mens cogitations , make them strangers from the life of God , and past feeling , to give themselves unto all wantonnesse , Eph. 4.17 , 18.

It is a punishment attending the same , to remain still therein , 1 Cor . 14.38 .

Christ wil shew himself from heaven , with his mighty Angels in flaming fire , to render vengeance unto such , 2 Thes . 1.7 , 8.

Nature .

Such are apt to fall into idolatrie , Is. 45.20 .

They are apt to fall into many grosse errors Acts 3.17 .

Tryals .

It makes one to multiply words , Iob 35.16

It causeth men to darken counsel without knowledge , Job 38.2 .

It causeth us to vent wonderfull things wee know not , Job 42.3 .

It makes us uncapable of GODS wonderfull works , forgetfull of them , bringing provocations , Ps. 106.7 :

Their condition is full of mistakings and wanderings , Joh . 12.35 .

It cozens foolish men to believe themselves to be wise , Rom. 1.12 .

It makes men to stablish their own righteousnes in place of Gods Rom. 10.3 .

It is a cause of our living in the lust of concupiscence , 1 Thes . 4 , 5.

LXXV . INFIDELITIE .
Generals .

IN the Saints it seldome scapes unpunished , Luk . 1.20 .

It was an ancient sin ; Christs brethren believed not in him , Ioh . 7.5

Great works done should banish the same Iohn . 10.38 .

The unbelief of some makes not the faith of God of none effect , Rom. 3 3.

God hath shut up all in unbeliefe , that hee might have mercy upon all , Rom. 11.32 ,

The company of such should bee shunned , Rom. 13.31 .

We must not be unequally yoked with such 2 Cor . 6.14 .

Ignorant walking in unbelief , may find mercie , 1 Tim . 1.13 .

The fearful , unbelieving abominable , are coupled together , Rev. 21.8 .

It is a sin worthy of severe chiding , Mar. 16.14

Cause .

Not trusting in Gods salvation , Ps , 78.22 .

Not believing of his wondrous works , Ps. 78.22 .

By our pride , depending more upon man then God , John 5.44 .

By blinding of our eyes , and hardening of our hearts , Joh . 12.38 .

Sharp and great afflictions nurse the same Exod . 4.31 .

Nature .

It believeth not Gods words , Joh 5.38 .

It is tyed up to , and confines it self to sight , John 20.27 .

Danger .

It makes men backsliding and unfaithfull revolters , Ps. 78 57.

It brings us to destrust Gods word , Ps. 109.24 ,

It lets us from seeing the glory of God , Ioh . 11 , 44.

It keeps men off from being engrafted into the Covenant of grace , Rom. 11.23 .

An unbelieving heart makes us to depart from the living God , Heb . 3.12

It hinders men from entring into Gods rest , Heb . 3.19 .

It makes the hearing of the word unprofitable unto us , Heb . 4.2 .

Such are for destruction , Iude 5.

They shal be damned Mar. 16.16 .

It causeth great crosses to overtake us , Luke 1.20 .

Such are condemned already , Ioh . 3.18 .

Such shall never see life , but have the wrath of GOD abiding on them , Iohn 3.36 .

Tryals .

One chain thereof drawes on another , Ioh . 5.46 .

It ' is a shrewd signe of reprobation , Iohn 10.36 .

It is apt to stirre up strife , and make us contentious , Act. 14.2 .

It makes us to stagger at the promises , Rom. 4.20 .

It cuts off the Jews for the time , Rom. 11.20

The unbelieving husband is sanctified by the beleeving wife , &c. 1 Cor . 7.14 .

The mindes of such are blinded , least the Gospel should shine upon them ,

One who beleeveth , hath no part with an infidel , 2 Cor . 6.13 .

To the defiled and unbeleeving nothing is pure , Tit . 1.13 .

Even miracles prevaile not with it , Iohn 12.37 .

It causeth murmuring , Numb . 14.11 .

It is attended with Rebellion , Deut .

LXXVI . HYPOCRISIE .
Generals .

THeir lives are attended with many miseries , Job 20.6 .

His hope is nothing thus qualified , when God taketh away his soule , Iob 27.8 .

Hypocritical mockers in feasts , are a great punishment and terrible creatures , Psalm 35.16 .

The fiercest nations are set against an hypocritical nation , Is. 10.6 .

Vile persons will speak villany , and their heart wil● work iniquity to practice hypocrisie , Isa . 31.6 .

We may like Jehu , be too ful of hypocrisie , in our zeal , 2 Kings 10.16 .

Such people are blind guides , striving for trifls more then for substantial things , Mat 23.24 .

They are meer outsides , within full of abominations , Matth . 23 25.

They are blind , looking only to outsides , Mat . 23.27 .

Publicans and harlots may enter into heaven , before hypocrites can , Mat . 22 31.

Nature .

It is a trick of theirs to despise others , and overvalue themselves , Isa . 65.4 .

They in their charity are full of ostentation , Mat . 6.2 .

They love to pray standing in the Churches & open places , Mat 6.5 .

They are censorious and apt to reprove others , Mat . 7.5 .

They see motes in others eyes , ere they pull the beam out of their own , Mat . 7.5 .

They are apt to teach for doctrines mens precepts , Mat 15.9 .

They are both slugs themselves in heavenly matters , and hinderers of others , Mat . 23.13 .

They devoure simple peoples houses , under colour of long prayers , Mat . 23.14 .

They earnestly strive to have many Proselites , in shew converting them , Mat . 23.15 .

It is apt to belie the truth of things , and to dissemble with God , Acts 5.1 .

Danger .

That such shal not come before God , Iob 13 16 :

That the congregation of such shal be desolate , Iob 15 34.

That an hypocritical Nation , is a Nation of Gods wrath , Isa . 10 6.

That it is a sin endangering the stopping up of mercies gates , Isa . 9.17 .

That it is a sin attended with horrours and strange feares , Isa , 33.14

That God will nor heare such when trouble comes upon them .

Tryals .

They conceive mischiefe , and bring out vanity , their belly prepareth deceit , Iob 15.35 .

The innocent shall stir himself up against such , Iob 17 , 8.

Their joy is for a moment , Iob 20.5 .

Their reigning ensnares the people , Iob 34.30 .

They heap up wrath & cry not when God bindeth them , Iob 36.13 .

Their life is amongst the unclean , Iob 36.14 .

They are evil doers , Isa . 9.17 .

They honour God with their mouth , when their heart is far from him , Mat . 15.2 .

Such usually are traditionall , making the Commandements of none effect thereby , Mat 15.6 .

They cannot delight themselves in the Almighty , nor pray at all times , Iob . 27.10 .

Such destroy with their mouth their neighbours , Pro . 11 , 9.

LXXVII . WORLD .
Generalls .

AL that is therein , is nothing else , save the lust of the flesh , the lust of the eyes , and the pride of life , 1 Joh . 2.16 .

The Divel is the God of this world , 2 Cor . 4.4

The divel he is prince of this world , Ioh . 12.31 .

The fashion thereof passeth away , 1 Cor . 7.31

Whosoever wil be a friend to it , is an enemy to God , Jam . 3.4 .

It passeth away and the lust thereof , 1 John 2.16 .

It , nor the things thereof must not be beloved , 1 Joh . 2.15 .

Tryalls .

Those who use it , must be as though they used it not , 1 Cor . 2.31 .

The friendship thereof is enmity with God , Iam . 3.4 .

If any man love it , the love of the Father is not in him 1 Ioh . 2.15 .

We must not be conformed unto it , but transformed in the spirit of our minde , Rom. 12.2 .

Those who are of the world , speake of the world , and it heareth them , 1 Ioh . 4 , 5.

It knowes not Gods children , because it knowes not CHRIST , 1 Iohn 3.1 .

If the Saints were of it , it would love its own Ioh . 15.19 .

It hates the Saints because Christ hath chosen them out from it , Ioh . 17.14 .

The Saints are men given unto Christ out of the world , Ioh . 17.6

It hated Christ , because he testified of the evil works thereof , Ioh . 4.7 .

overcoming .

Whosoever is born of God , overcometh it , 1 Ioh . 5.4 .

The victory which overcomes it , is even our faith , 1 Ioh . 5.5 .

Faith in Christ is that which overcomes it , 1. Ioh . 5 , 6.

It is the Saints comfort in all troubles , that Christ hath overcome the world for them , Ioh . 16.33 .

LXXIX . OFFENCES .
Generals .

WE ought to walk inoffensively , because of enemies , Neh . 5.9 .

No man ought to judge one another , but to be wary not to put a stumbling block before others , Rom. 14.13

Those who make divisions & give offences , must be marked , Rom. 15.17 .

It is a sinne to make men offenders for a word , and lay a snare for him that ostendeth in the gate , Isa . 29.21 .

It is a woful thing to offend a poor weake Christian , Mat . 18.6 .

Offences are wofull things in the world ;

Of necessity they must be :

It is a woe unto them by whom they come , Mat . 18.6 , 7.

Offenders must first be privately admonished :

Then warned before two or three :

Then , if that help not , complained of to the Church , Mat . 18.16 , 17.

To fulfill the law of Christ , we must beare one anothers burdens , Gal. 6.2 .

With accusation there should accompany conviction , Iohn 7.51 .

Tryals .

To be an hinderance in heavenly things , is to give offence , Matth . 16.23 .

Christ to avoid offence , did pay tribute , Matth 17.27 .

Cure .

Offenders being rebuked , ought to be comforted , and received again into favour , and have love confirmed unto them , lest they be swallowed up in grief , 2 Cor . 2.6 , 7.

Avoiding .

To walk worthy of the vocation whereunto we are are called , with all humblenes of mind , meeknes , long suffering , supporting one another through love , Eph. 4.2 .

To walk circumspectly , redeeming the time , not as fooles , but as wise , Luke 5.15 .

To be strong in the Lord , and in the power of his might , Eph 5.15 .

To be filled with knowledge of Gods will , in all wisedome and spirituall understanding , that we may walk worthy of the Lord and please him in all things , Col. 1.9 , 10.

LXXIX . REPROOF , Admonition .
Generals .

THe Saints are apt to be made a reproofe , especially amongst their neighbors , Ps. 31.11 .

The smiting of the righteous should be a kindnesse unto us ,

And the reproofe of such should be a precious oyl , which shall not break our head , Psal . 141.5 .

A scorner should not be reproved , least hee hate us ,

A wise man rebuked loves it , Pro . 9.8 .

It is a brutish thing to refuse reproofe , Pro . 12.1 .

A scorner loveth not him that reproveth him Pro . 12.15 .

Despightful revenge taking with a despightfull heart for old hatred causeth great vengeance to come with furious rebukes , Ezek . 25 , 15.

When people grow naturally prophane then they , may seem past reproof , Hos . 4.4 .

Grievous offenders must be sharply rebuked , Mar. 8.33 .

It is hypocriticall to be prying into other mens faults with beams in our own eyes , Mat . 7.3 .

Hee that rebuketh a man shall finde more favour at length , then he who flattereth with his tongue . Pro . 28.25 .

Wicked men hate the light , least their deeds should bee reproved , Iohn 3.20 .

Qualification .

Christ judgeth the earth with righteousnes and reproveth with equity the meek of the earth , Isa . 11.4 .

Christ reproved not after the seeing of the eye , nor after the hearing of the eare , &c. Isa . 11.3 .

A Reprover must be a wise Reprover , Prov. 25.12 .

The unruly are to be admonished , the feeble minded comforted , being patient towards the weak , 1 Thes . 5.14 .

Danger of refusing .

To perish without remedy , hardening our necks after many reproofs , Pro . 29.1 .

Tryals .

Ill reports are made to cause men to feare , and so to sin , Neh . 6.12 .

Some reproofe with words , and the speeches of one that is despised , which are as wind , Iob 26.3 .

Arguing and reproving to no purpose , Iob 6.25 .

Secret acceptation of persons is matter of reproof , Iob 13.10 .

David had experience of the slanders of many , Ps 31.13 .

The reproofes of instruction , they are the way of life , Pro . 10.17 .

Such ere who refuse reproose Pro . 10.17 .

A reproofe enters more into a wise man , then a hundred stripes into a fool , Pro 17.10 .

The spirit is the best convincing reprover , Ioh . 10.17 .

It is matter of reproof , to do evill that good may come of it , Rom. 3.1 .

Encouragements .

Such who regard reproofe , shall be honored , Pro . 13.11 .

Such who regard reproof are prudent , Pro . 5.15 .

Such who heare it , get understanding , Pro . 15.32 .

To those who rebuke wicked men , shall be delight , with a good blessing upon them , Pro . 24.25 .

Judging .

Wee ought not to judge according to the outward appearance , which is against righteous judgement , Iohn 7.24

With accusation , there should accompany matter of conviction , Iohn 7.51 .

Refusing to company with scandalous persons , the scandall must be known .

Those who are fallen ought to bee restored with the spirit of meeknes , by those who are spirituall , Gal. 6.1 .

We must not judge least we bee judged , Mat . 7.1 .

In what measure we judge , we shal be judgeed , Mat . 7.2 .

Christ in this world , judges no man ; the words he hath spoken shall judge at the last day , Ioh . 12.48 .

LXXX . Covetousnesse .
Generalls .

SUch trouble their own house , Pro . 15.27 .

Slothfull men covet all the day long , Prov. 21.26 .

With increase of goods they are encreased that eat them , Eccles . 5.10 .

Fornication , uncleannesse , or covetousnes , must not be once named amongst us , Eph. 5.3 .

Such are not to bee trusted in any weighty affaires , not being men of truth , Exod . 18.21 .

Nature .

It is accompanied with fained deceiving words , 2 Pet . 2.3 .

In all the best actions of such , they but dissemble , their heart goeth after their covetousnes , Ezek . 33.31 .

It can dissemble , and put a Cloak on things , 1 Thes , 2.5 .

It is insatiable ; our conversation ought to be without it , Heb . 13.5

It makes men use all unlawfull meanes with others to enrich it self , 2 Pet . 2.3 .

Danger .

A fire shall consume the tabernacle of bribery , Job 15.34 .

The Lord abhorres such persons , Ps. 10.3 .

Greedines of gaine taketh away the life of the owners thereof , Pro . 1.19 .

Such who love silver , shall not be satisfied , nor he who loveth abundance , with increase Eccles . 5.10 .

It is woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousnesse to his house , Hab . 2.9 .

It makes us ready to undertake any mischievous plots and purposes Luke 22.5 , 6.

It hinders us from regarding of Gods word , Ps. 119.36 .

It incenseth God to smite us , Isa . 57.17 .

Though such be spared a while , it brings severe punishment in the end , Jer . 51.13 .

Complained of .

Greedinesse of gain , Isa 56.11 .

Of a generall covetousnesse , Jer . 8.10 .

Eyes of covetousnesse in heart , Jer . 22.17 .

Avoiding .

Because our life consists not in the abundance of those things we do possesse , Luke 12.15 .

Such who hate it , shal prolong their dayes , Pro . 28.16 .

Tryals .

It is forbidden , Col. 2.5

Our conversation should be without it , Heb . 13.5 .

It is matter of a sad & grievous complaint , Ier . 6.13 .

It is idolatry ; and if unmortified , it will kill us , Col. 3.5 .

Moderation .

To be contented with those things we have , relying for the rest on Gods promise and providence , Heb . 13.5 .

LXXXI . IDOLATRIE .
Forbidden . Psal . 81.9 . 1 Cor . 10.7 1 Cor . 10.14 , 19 , 28 1 Iohn . 5.21 Jerem . 25.6 Exod . 20.23 . Exod . 23.13 , 21 Lev . 17 7. & 20.2 , 3 Lev . 26.1 Deut . 4.15 Deut . 6.14 Deut . 13.6 Deut . 16.22 Josh . 24.23
Complained of and threatned . Psaiah 44.10 Iaiah 45.16.20 Jeremiah 44.38 Ezek . 6.3 , 4 Judges 2.13 , 14 2 Kings 17.7 , 8 , 9.
Complained of . Psalm 106.27 , 28. Psalm . 115.4 , 5. Psalm 135.15 , 16 1 Cor . 81 , 10 Revel . 2.14 Revel . 9.20 Iaiah 2.8 , 9 Isaiah 30.22 Isaiah 40.19 Isaiah 4.1.21 , 23 Isaiah 42.8 . Isaiah 46.6 , 7 Isaiah 48.5 Isaiah 57.5 Isaiah 65.3 , 4 Isaiah 66.3 Jer . 1.16 Jer . 2.20 , 23 Jer . 3.6 , 9 Jer . 5.19 Jer . 7.31 , 32 Jer . 8.2 Jer . 9.14 Jer . 10.4 , 5 Jer . 11.10 , 13 Jer . 16.11 Jer . 17.2 Jer . 18.17 Jer . 19.3 Jer . 32.34 Ezek . 7.20 Ez●k . 20.8 Ezek . 33.37.39 Ezek . 36.33 Hos . 2.13 Hos . 4.12 Hos . 8.5 . Hos 13.2 Hos . 14.8 . Amos 2.8 Micah 6.16 Hab. 2.18 Zech . 10.2 Deut . 32.17 Exodus 32.31 Judges 2.13 , 14 Iudges 10.6 1 Kings 11.33 1 Kings 21.25 1 Kings 22.55 2 Chron . 13.8 2 Chron . 2.11 2 Chron . 24.18 2 Chron . 25.15 2 Chron . 28.2 , 3 2 Chron . 33.3 , 4
Threatned . Psalm 16.4 Psalm 97.7 Isaiah 2.18 Isaiah 42.17 Ier . 51.47 Ezek . 16.36 , 37 Ezek . 11.4 Hosea 10.2 Amos 3.14 Micah 1.7 Micah 5.13 Zeph . 1.5 Exod . 22.20 Exod . 34.13 , 14 Deut . 4.25.26 Deut . 7.5 Deut . 8.19 Deut . 12.2 Iosh . 23.16 1 Kings 9.9
Punished . Revel . 21.18 Ier . 22.9 Hos . 13.1 Exod . 32.28 Deut . 17.3 , 4 Iudges 6.25 1 Kings 18.40 2 Kings 10.19 , 20 2 Kings 23.5 , 6 , 7 2 Chron . 15.16 2 Chron . 34.4 Iudges 2.13 , 14
LXXXII . Vanity & misery of mankinde .
Generalls .

Mortall men cannot be more just then God , Iob 4.17 .

Every man in his best estate is altogether vanity , Ps. 39.6 .

Men of low degree are vanity , and men of high degree are a lie ; to be laid in ballance , they are altogether lighter then vanity , Ps. 62.9 .

The help of man is vain , Ps. 60.11 .

Man is nothing that God should be mindful of him ; and the son of man , that he visiteth him , Ps. 8.4 .

The way of man is not in himself ; it is not in him that walketh to direct his steps , Ier . 10.23 .

We should cease from man whose breath is in his nostrils , who is no thing to be accounted of , Isa . 2.22 .

All things are ful of labour , the eye is not satisfied with seeing , nor the eare filled with hearing , Eceles . 1.8 .

Man that is born of woman is nothing that he should be clean , and he that is born of a woman that he should be righteous , Iob 15.14

Continuance .

Man that is born of woman is of short continuance , and full of trouble , Job 14.1 .

Man dieth and wasteth away , yea man giveth up the ghost , and where is he ? Iob 14.10 .

A man shall returne no more to his house nor be known any more , Iob 7.10 .

Our strength is nothing , nor our life , that we should seek to prolong our life , Job 6.11 .

Our dwelling is in houses of clay , being crusht before the moth Job 4.19 .

As the cloud is consumed and vanished away , so he that goeth down to the grave shal come up no more .

His dayes .

They are swifter then a weavers shuttle , Iob 7.6 .

Our dayes are made like an hand breadth , our age is nothing before God , Ps. 39.6 .

Our dayes are like the grasse , and we flourish like the flower of the field , Ps. 103.15 .

They are as the dayes of an hireling , Job 7.1 .

What he is like

Vain man would be wise , though he be born like a wilde asses colt , Job 11.12 .

He commeth forth like a flower , and is cut down ; he flieth also like a shadow and continueth not , Iob 14.10

When we are chastised for sin , our beauty consumeth away like a moth ; surely every man is vanity , Psal . 39.11 .

God carrieth us away as with a floud , and we are asleep in the morning , and are as the grasse that groweth up Ps. 90.5 .

Man is like to vanity , his dayes are like the shadow that passeth away , Ps. 144.34 .

A mans vaine life he spends as a shadow , Eccles . 7.12 .

All flesh is grasse , and all the glory of man as the flower of the grasse , &c. 1 Pet . 1.24 .

Man being in honour abideth not , he is like the beasts that perisheth , Psal . 49.12 .

What ?

Man in his best estate is altogether vanity , Psal . 29.6 .

Men of low degree are vanity , and men of high degree are a lie , to be laid in the ballance they are altogether lighter then vanity , Psal . 62.9 .

Man and the Son of man in Gods sight is but a worm , Iob . 25.6 .

Our life is wind , Iob 7.7 .

We are all strangers and sojourners here , like our fathers , Psalm 39.12 .

We are but flesh and wind that passeth away , and commeth not againe , Psalme 78.39 .

Their deceit .

Mens inward thoughts are that their houses shal continue for ever , and their dwelling place unto all generations ,

They cal their lands by their names , Psalme 94.11 .

LXXXIII . Of the Heart .
Generals .

IT is desperately wicked above all things , none knoweth it , Jer . 17 9.

The Lord searcheth it , and trieth the heart and the reins , Jer . 17.10

The imaginations and thoughts of our hearts are only evil continually , Gen. 6.5 .

Many high places may remaine in the soule , and yet the heart be perfect with God , 1 Kings . 15 4.

The Lord searcheth all hearts , and understandeth the imaginations of our thoughts , 1 Chron . 28.9 .

The Lord turneth it and hath pleasure in uprightnesse , 1 Chron . 29.17 .

God is wise in heart and mighty in strength , Iob 9.44 .

It is God who takes away the people of the earth , Iob 12.24 .

We to our power ought to make the heart of the miserable to sing for joy , Iob 29.13 .

Our heart ought not to walk after our eyes , Iob 31.7 .

The righteous Lord trieth the heart and the reins , Pro . 7.9 & 15.3 .

The Saints may have daily sorrows in their heart , Psal . 38.8 .

The words of our mouth , and the meditations of our hearts , ought to go together , Ps. 49.3 .

The heart must be perfect to walk with God and keep his commandments , 1 Kings 8.6 .

An understanding wise heart is the greatest earthly gift we can receive , 1 King . 3.11 , 12.

It is a grief of heart to know of the decay of our posterity , 1 Sam . 2.13 .

Great thoughts of heart make great divisions , Iudges 5.15 .

Willing services for the Church winnes the hearts of others unto us Iudges 5.9 .

Our hearts ought to be seriously set and bent on that we should and would do , Deut. 32.46 . Ps. 57.7 .

It should be ready to answer God cals , Ps. 27.8 .

His wonderful goodnesse unto us ought not to be hid in our hearts , but his righteousnesse , goodnesse , faithfulnesse and truth declared unto others , Ps. 40.10 .

The Saints may suffer much grief and oppression of heart , Ps. 18.8 . & 55.4 .

A holy heart cannot long be silent at the impiety of wicked men , Ps. 9.4 .

Sins affrighting terrors , makes us ( encompassing us ) feeble fainting hearts , Ps. 40.13 .

Though overwhelmed with affliction , the Saints hearts stand firm Ps. 44.8 .

It should not be set upon encreasing riches Ps. 62.10 .

Wicked men may have more outward things then heart can wish , Ps. 73.7 .

The Saints are apt to be discouraged in heart at the prosperity of the wicked , Ps. 73.13 .

A right tuned soul fainteth for the courts of God , and the hearts and flesh of such should cry out for the living God , Ps. 84.2 .

Fearful hearts are ignorant of Gods wayes Ps. 95.10 .

A froward heart , nor a wicked person should not dwell with us , neither should we suffer a high look and a proud heart , Ps. 101.4 , 5.

Outward comforts do refresh the heart , Ps. 104.15 . Prov. 3.6 .

It is God who turns mens hearts to hate us Ps. 105.25 .

Sin enforces God to bring down mens hearts with labour , and puts them in great straites , Ps. 107.12 .

Fearful hearts are to be encouraged and strengthened , Is. 35.4 . The Saints desire that God should search and trye their hearts , and help their failings , Ps , 139.23 .

Though our heart devise our way , yet the Lord ordereth our steps Pro . 16.9 .

Councel in the heart of a man is like deep waters , Pro . 20.5 .

In the midst of our hearts devices , the councell of the Lord must stand , Pro . 19.21 .

None can say , I have made my heart clean , I am pure from sin , Pro . 20.9 .

The Lord pondereth the hearts , Pro . 21.2 .

It is a thankles office to sing songs to a heavy heart , Pro . 25.20 .

As in water face answereth face , so doth the heart of man to man , Pro . 27.19 .

Our hearts & mouths must not be rash to utter any thing before God , Eccles . 5.2 .

The living ought to lay the case of the dead to heart , Prov. 7.2 .

A heart rejoicing in outward , comforts only , must expect great outward miseries , Eccl. 11.9 .

When God sets in against us , he can make our hearts to pant , affright us with feare , and turn the night of our pleasure into feare Isa . 21.4 .

God can astonish the heart to feare at the abundance of his after ▪ mercies , Isa . 60.5 . & 66.14 .

Nature .

It is apt to dissembling , flattering and tempting of God , Psal . 78.18 .

It is apt to be secretly enticed , Iob . 31.27 .

It naturally is full of Presumption , Atheisme and of false conclusions , Psal . 10.11 . Psalm 14.1 .

It is apt to smite us after evil doing , if not totally obdurate , 2 Sam . 22.10 .

It should reproach us in evil doings , Iob 2● . 6 .

It is apt to be deceived by women , Iob 31.9 .

It is apt to follow after idolatry , Deut. 29.18 .

It is apt to blesse it selfe , in a false , secure and wicked estate , Deu . 29.19 .

It is apt to slight and despise others , 1 Chro . 15.16 .

Naturally it is ful of mischief , Psal . 28.3 .

When it is established trusting in God , it is not subject to false fears , Psal . 112.7 .

It naturally hates instruction and despises reproof , Pro . 5.12 .

It devising wicked imaginations is an abomination unto the Lord , Pro . 16.8 .

Such who are wise in heart receive Commandements , Pro . 10.8

The heart of the foolish proclaims foolishnesse , Pro . 12.23 .

Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowfull , Pro . 13.14 .

Wisdome it rests in good hearts , Pro . 13.33 . Evil hearts disperse not knowledge , Pro . 15.7 .

It naturally hath no heart to get wisedome , Pro . 17.16 .

Such foolish hearts fret against the Lord , Pro . 19.3 .

Their hearts study destruction , Pro . 24.2 .

They doe rejoice at the stumbling of others Pro . 24 17.

Such draw near to God with their mouth but their heart is farre from him , Isa . 29.15 .

It is apt to flattering security , and to put off the evil day , Isay 47.7 .

It is apt to utter words of falshood , to lie and transgresse , and to depart away from God , speaking oppression & revolt , Isa 59.13 .

Tryals .

Perfect walking with God is , in integrity and uprightnesse to observe all his commandments and statutes , 1 Kin . 9.14

It is God who softens the heart , Iob 23.16 .

A faithfull heart is a means of our establishing and prosperity , Nehem 9.8 .

Walking holily , obtains our hearts desire , with multitude of blessings , Ps. 21.2 .

Clean hands , with a pure heart , establishes us in the holy mountain Psalm 24.4 .

The Lord is he who fashioneth our hearts , Psalm 33.5 .

If we delight to do Gods will , his law is in our hearts , Ps. 40.8 .

The words of our mouth and the meditations of our hearts shuld be of understanding & wisdome , Psalm 49.3 .

Our walking with God should be with a perfect heart , Ps. 101.1 .

He ought to be praised with uprightnesse of heart , Ps. 111.7 .

It is he who must enlarge our hearts to run the wayes of his commandements , Ps. 119.132 .

Our heart should stand in awe of his word , Ps. 119.16 ,

It is God who heals the broken in heart , & binds up their wounds , Ps. 147.3 .

Discretion and understanding preserves and keeps us , when wisdome entreth into our hearts and knowledge is pleasant to our soul , Prov. 12.25 .

The preparations therof , with the answers of the tongue , are both from God , Pro . 16.1 .

A righteous heart studies an answer , Pro . 15.28 .

Fools have no delight in understanding , but that their hearts may discover it self , Prov. 18.2 .

A haughty spirit precedes destruction , Pro . 16.18 .

Wise hearts teach their mouths , and adde learning to their lips , Prov. 16.23 .

In wicked mens fair speeches there are seven abominations in their heart , Prov. 26.25 .

Gifts destroy it , Eccl. 7.7 .

Delayes of judgement sets the hearts of men wholly to do evill , Eccles . 8.11 .

A wise mans heart is at his right hand , and a fools at his left Ec. 10.2

Wicked men will speak villany , and in their heart will work iniquity , to practise hypocrisie , and to utter error against the Lord Isa . 32.6 .

It is the Lord who hardeneth mens hearts from his fear , and causeth them to erre from his wayes , Isa . 64.16 .

When the Saints shal rejoice , it is the wickeds portion to cry for sorrow of heart , Isa 65.14

Right pastors according to Gods heart , are such as feed us with knowledge and understanding , Jer . 3.15 .

The naturall imaginations of the heart lead us into Idolatry , Ier . 9.14 . & 13.10 .

Wicked ministers cause marvellous astonishment of heart in the Saints : From thence proceed many great evils , Mat . 15.19 .

Danger .

Such who are stout of heart , are farre from righteousnes , Is. 46.12

Evil hard hearts are in danger to be worse and worse , and more hard hearted , Isa . 1.10.11 .

The wrath of God is able to make all hearts to melt , Isa . 13.12 .

A diverted erroneous heart diverts us also from hearing God , and brings destruction , Deut. 30.17 .

Impenitent hard hearts that cannot repent , treasure up wrath unto themselves against the day of wrath , &c. Rom 2.5 .

An evill unbelieving heart maks us to depart away from the living God , Heb . 3.12 .

Whorish Idolatrous hearts are called God-breaking hearts , Ezek . 6.9 .

Hardned adamantine hearts bring great wrath from the Lord of hosts , Zech . 7.12 .

A Joyfull Heart .

Trusting in Gods mercy makes our hearts rejoice in his Salvation , Ps. 13.5 .

God continuall presence glads & rejoices it . Ps. 16.8 .

The statutes of the Lord rejoice it , Ps. 19 8

Trusting in God assures us that our hearts shal rejoyce in him , Ps. 33.21 .

Encouragements .

Walking with God with all our heart , procures mercy and Covenant keeping from him 1 King . 8.23 .

Delighting in Gods statutes , obtaines our hearts desire , Ps , 37.4 .

Attaining .

God circumcises our hearts , and the hearts of our seed , to love him and feare him with all our heart and soul , that we might live , Deut. 30.6 .

God creates in us a clean heart , and renews a right spirit within us , Ps. 51.10 .

In heart failing strength the Saints can make God their strength and portion , Ps. 37.26 .

In oppression of heart the Saints do with reflecting and communing with their hearts work out a way to comfort , Ps. 77.6 .

By trusting in God with all our heart , and not leaning unto our understanding . Pro . 3.5 .

By washing our hearts from wickednesse and departing from our wicked thoughts , Jer . 4.14

By taking away the fore-skin of our hearts , Ier . 4 4.

By ingaging them to approach unto God , Ier . 30.21 .

By Gods giving us a heart to know him , and to be his people ,

By Gods working and our preparing to have his law written in our hearts , Ier . 31.33 .

By giving us one heart , and putting a new spirit within us , taking away our stony heart , and giving us a heart of flesh , Ezek . 11.19 .

By casting away all our abominations , Ezek 18.21 .

God by giving us a new heart and a right spirit , causeth us to walk in his wayes and judgements , saving us from our uncleanesses & idols , Ier . 26.27 , 28.

By plowing up our fallow ground , with renting of our hearts , and not our garments , Ioel 2.13 .

Keeping .

The peace of God which passes all understanding , guards the heart and minde in Christ Jesus , Phil . 4 3.

By hiding Gods word therein , Ps. 119 11.

By watching over the same diligently , Prov , 4.23 .

God keeps our hearts from not inclining to any evil thing , Psal . 141.4 .

The taking of Gods Testimonies for our heritage for ever , and the rejoycing of our heart , Ps. 119.11 .

LXXXIV . Titles of a good Heart .

A Sorrowful heart , Ps. 25.17 .

A disquiet heart , Ps. 38.8 .

A panting heart , Ps. 38.10 .

A heart hote within us , Ps. 39.3 .

A sorrowfull failing heart , Ps. 55.5 .

An overwhelmed heart , Ps. 6.1 .

A smitten heart , Ps. 102.4 .

A broken heart , Ps. 109.16 & 147.3 .

A glad heart , Psal . 16.8 .

A confident heart , Ps. 27.3 .

A trusting heart , Ps. 28.7 .

A fixed heart , Ps. 108.1

An established heart , Ps. 112.8 .

An enlarged heart , Ps. 119.32 . 2 Cor . 6.11 .

A perfect heart , Ps. 101.2 .

A pure heart , Ps. 24.3

A clean heart , Psal . 51.10 .

A cleansed heart , Ps. 73.13 .

An all-praising heart , Ps. 88.12 .

A Gods face seeking heart , Ps. 27.8 .

A law containing heart , Ps. 4.8 .

A good enditing heart , Ps. 45.1 .

A heart with Gods wayes in it , Ps. 84.5 .

Hearts applied to wisdome , Ps. 90.12 .

A whole praising heart , Ps. 111.1 . Ps. 138.1 .

A sound heart in Gods statutes , Ps. 119.80 .

A rejoicing heart , Ps. 119.11 .

A wel enclined heart , Ps. 119.112 .

A heart not haughty Ps. 131.1 .

A Word keeping heart , Prov. 3.1 .

A retaining heart , Pro . 4.4 .

A heart not enclining to evil , Pro . 7.25 .

Anunderstanding heart Prov. 8.5 .

Wise in heart , Pro . 10.8 .

A believing heart , Rom 10.10 .

A sorrowfull lowly heart Rom. 9.2 .

A circumcised heart and spirit , Rom. 2.29 .

An applying heart , Eccles . 7.2 .

A way-guided heart Pro . 23.19 .

A heart applyed to knowledge , Pro . 23.17

A wise heart , Prov. 16.21 .

A stedfast decreeing heart , 1 Cor . 7.37 .

Spirit-earnested hearts , 2 Cor . 1.22 .

Epistle-written hearts , 2 Cor . 3.2 .

Hearts spiritually shined in , 2 Cor . 5.6 .

A purposing heart , 2 Cor . 9.7 .

A simple heart , Eph. 6.5 .

Hearts kept through Christ Jesus , Phil . 4 7.

Hearts comforted , Col. 2.2 .

Singing gracious hearts Col. 3.6 .

God-directed hearts , 2 Thess , 3.5 .

A true heart , Heb . 10.22 .

Established waiting hearts , Jam . 5.8 .

The heart-hidden man 1 Pet . 3.8 .

Hearts sanctifying the Lord , 1 Pet . 5.15 .

Assured hearts , 1 Joh . 3.19 .

Hearts fulfilling Gods will , Rev. 17.17 .

Hearts full of the Law , Isa . 51.7 .

A not-condemning heart , 1 John 3.21 .

A terror meditating heart , Is. 33.13 .

An enlarged fearing heart , Isa . 60.5 .

A burning fired heart Jer . 20.6 .

A God-knowing heart , Ier . 24.7 .

A heart engaged to God , Ier . 30.21 .

A crying heart , Lam . 2.18 .

A Word-receiving heart , Ezek . 3.10 .

A new heart , Ezek . 11.19 .

A heart of flesh , id .

A sound heart , Pro . 14.30 .

A purposing heart , Dan. 1.8 .

A set understanding , heart , Dan. 10.12 .

A heart rejoicing in the Lord , Zech . 10.7 .

Pure in heart , Mat . 5.8 .

Lowly in heart , Mat . 11.29

Treasuring up hearts , Luke 1.66 .

A pondering heart , Luke 2.19 .

Pricked hearts , Acts 2.37 .

A breaking heart , Acts 21.13 .

Integrity of heart , Gen. 20.5 .

A joy fainting heart , Gen. 45.26 .

A God-willing heart Exod . 25.2 .

Wise hearts , Exo . 35.4

A considering heart , Deut. 4.35 .

A speaking heart , 1 Sam . 1.13 .

An Arke-trembling heart , 2 Kings 22.19 .

A right heart .

A tender heart , 2 Kings 2.19 .

An obedient heart , 2 Chron . 30.12 .

A heart lifted up in Gods way , 2 Chron . 26.6 .

LXXXV . Titles of a bad Heart .

DEstroying hearts , Psalm 74.8 .

Hearts set on evil , Eccl. 8.11 .

Hearts ful of evil and madnesse , Eccl. 9.3 .

Erring hearts , Psalm 95.10 .

Veiled hearts , 2 Cor . 3.16 .

An exalted heart , Hos . 13.6 .

A grosse heart , Mat . 13.5 .

A slow heart , Luke 16.25 .

A forgetfull heart , Deut. 4.9 .

A doubting heart , Deu . 7.17 .

A discouraged heart . Num 32.9 .

A great thinking heart Judges 5.13 .

A great searching heart , Judges 5.16 .

A heart not perfite , 1 Kings 15.3 .

A not applying heart , Mal . 2.2 .

A secretly enticing heart , Job 32.27 .

An iniquity regarding heart , Ps. 66.18 .

A God tempting heart Ps. 78.18 .

A heart not right with God , Ps. 78.33 .

A secure fearlesse heart Ps. 10 6.

A heart hid from understanding , Iob 17.4 .

An after eyes walking heart , Iob 31 7.

A heart deceived with weomen , Iob 31 9.

A heart full of snares and nets , Eccles . 7.26 .

A heart working wicked things , Ps. 58.2 .

A heart blessing in impiety , Deut. 29.19 .

A heart brought down with labour , Ps. 107.12

A Reproof despising heart , Pro . 29.1 .

A beauty lusting heart Pro . 6.25 .

A wicked devising heart , Pro . 6.8 .

A heart averse from wisdome , Pro . 17.16 .

A childish heart , Pro . 22.9 .

A sinners-envying heart , Pro 25.17 .

A destruction studying heart , Pro . 24.2 .

A hatred-turned heart Ps. 105.25 .

A hasty-wording heart Eccl. 5.2 .

An impenitent heart , Rom. 2.5 .

An evil heart of unbelief , Heb . 3.12 .

A inconsidering heart Isa . 44.19 .

A Revolting and Rebellious heart , Ier . 5.23 An uncircumcised heart Ier . 9.26 .

A heart departing from God , Ier . 17.5 .

A desperately wicked heart , Ier . 17.9 .

A heart set upon Idols Ezek . 14.2 .

A heart rejoicing in mischief , Ezek . 25.6 .

A despightfull old grudging heart , Ezek . 25.15 .

A God-breaking whorish heart , Ezek . 6.9 .

A heart walking after the deceits of its , detestable things , Ezek . 11.21 .

A heart unresolved in Gods feare , Ier . 5.24 .

A heart full of all evils , Mat . 15.19 .

A heart not right in Gods sight , Act. 5.4 .

A heart turning from God , Deut . 24.18 .

An unprepared heart , 2 Chron . 12 , 13.

A not perceiving heart Deut . 29.4 .

A hard heart , Rom. 2.5 .

A stony heart , Ezek . 36.26 .

LXXXVI . Of the THOUGHTS
Generals .

NO thought can be hid from God , Iob 42.2 .

Thoughts of continuance of Riches are vain Ps. 49.11 .

Gods thoughts are very deep , Ps. 92.5 .

God understands our thoughts a farre off , Ps. 139.2 .

In thoughts for pardon of sin , Gods thoughts are not as our thoughts , Isa . 55.8 .

Thoughts of iniquity complained of , Is. 56 7

It is a Rebellious and no good way complained of , to walk after our own thoughts , Isa . 65.2

God knowes our works and thoughts , Isa . 66.18 .

Every imagination of mans heart is onely evil , continually , Gen. 6.5 .

As the heavens are higher then the earth , so are Gods thoughts and wayes above our wayes and thoughts Isa . 55.9 .

Those that are ready to slip with their feet , are despised in the thought of him that is at ease , Iob . 12.5 .

The inward thoughts and heart of wicked men are deep , Ps. 64.6

We should hate vain thoughts , Ps. 119.113 .

The thoughts of God ought to be very precious unto us , Ps. 139.17 .

The thoughts of foolishnesse is sinne , Pro . 24.9 .

Wicked mens thoughts are thougts of iniquity , wasting destruction being in their pathes , Isa . 59.7 .

Wicked men understand not , the thoughts of the Lord , nor his councell , Micah . 4.12 .

Wicked thoughts are abomination unto the Lord , Prov. 15.26 .

Tryals .

The inward thought and heart of wicked men are deep , Psal . 64.6 .

In the multitude of our thoughts , Gods comfort doth delight us , Psal . 94.19 .

Good men love right thoughts , Prov. 12 5.

It is threatned as a sore punishment , to bring upon us the fruit of our thoughts , Ier . 6.19 .

Thoughts follow and attend the visions of the night , Job . 4.13 .

They make one make haste to answer , Job . 20.2 .

God is not in all wicked mens thoughts , Ps. 10.4 .

Thoughts that God is altogether like us , are vain wicked thoughts , Ps. 50.22 .

Wicked mens thoughts are all against the Saints to wrest their words , Ps. 10.4 .

Our thoughts they are but vanity , Psal . 94.11 .

In the multitude of our thoughts within us Gods comforts do delight the soul , Psal . 94.19 .

The thoughts of the righteous are right , Pro 12.5 .

The thoughts of the wicked are abomination unto the Lord , Pro . 15.26 .

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousnesse , Pro . 2.5

The fruit of our vain thoughts is a great punishment of them , Ier . 6.19 .

Those are evil thoughts to spoile them that are at rest , Ezek . 38.10 .

Sinfull thoughts are troublesome , and breed feares , Dan. 5.6 .

Christ sees our thoghts , Mat . 9.4 .

Christ knew our thoughts , Mat . 9.21 .

Out of the heart proceedeth evil thoughts , murders , &c. Mat . 15.19

They make deep impressions in the forgivenes of sins , Acts 8.22 .

In our natural estate our thought accuse or excuse us , Rom. 1.15 .

The Word of God is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the . heart , Heb . 12.4 .

Cure of ill thoughts .

To think on our ways and turn our feet unto Gods testimonies , Ps. 119.59 .

To hate vain thoughts , Ps. 119.113 .

By committing our wayes unto God , they are established , Pro . 16.3 .

In reconciling our selves to God , our wicked thoughts must be forsaken , Isa . 55.7 .

By washing our hearts from wickednesse , Ier . 4.14 .

By keeping our hearts with all diligence , Pro . 4.23 .

LXXXVII . After Proverbs .

SKin for skin , and all that a man hath wil he give for his life , Iob 2.4 .

Great men are not alway wise , Job 32.9

The ear tryeth words as the mouth tasteth meat , Iob 34.3 .

Fair weather cometh out of the North , Job 37.22 .

Every man is in his best estate altogether vanity , Ps. 39.5 .

The stone which the builders refused , is made the head of the corner , Psal . 118.22 . Mat . 21.42 .

A threefold cord is not easily broken , Eccl. 4.12 .

A light which is set on a hill cannot be hid , Mat . 5.14 .

Men light not a candle to put it under a bushel , Mar. 5.14 .

Where our treasure is there will our heart be also , Mat . 6.21 .

The light of the body is the eye , Mat . 6.22 .

No man can serve two masters , Matth . 6.24 .

Wisedome is justified of her children , Matth , 11.19 .

Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof , Mat . 6.34 .

The way that leads to heaven is strait and narrow , Mat . 7.14 .

The disciple is not above his master ,

The servant is not above his Lord , Matt . 10.4 .

There is nothing covered that shall not be revealed ;

And hid that shal not be known , Mat . 10.26 .

The whole need not the Physitian , but the sick , Mat . 9.12 .

God wil have mercy , and not sacrifice , Mat . 9.13 .

No man putteth a peece of new cloth into an old garment , Mat . 9.16 .

Men put not new wine into old bottles , Mat . 9.17 .

The harvest may be plenteous , and the labourers few , Mat . 9.37 .

Those who receive freely , ought to give freely , Mat . 10.8 .

The workman is worthy of his meat , Mat . 10.10 .

Every kingdome divided against it self is brought to desolation , Mat . 12.25 .

Every city or house divided against it self , shall not stand , Matt . 12.25 .

He that is not with God , is against him , Those that gather not with him , scatter abroad , Mat . 12.30 .

Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh , Mat . 12.34 .

A good man out of the treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things ,

An evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things , Mat . 12.36 .

By our words we shal be justified , and by our words we shall be condemned , Mat . 12.37 .

Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man , but that which cometh out of the mouth , Mat . 15.11 .

Every plant which God hath not planted shall bee rooted up , Matth . 15.13 .

If the blind lead the blinde , both of them do fall in the ditch , Mat . 15.14 .

To eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man , Mat . 15.20 .

A Prophet is not without honour save in his own countrey , and in his own house , Mat . 13.57 .

We say in the evening it may be fair weather , when the sky in red , Mat . 16.2 .

Out of the mouthes of babes and sucklings God hath perfected praise , Mat . 21.16 .

Wheresoever the Carcasse is , thither will the Eagles be gathered together , Mat . 24.28 .

When the branches of the fig-tree are yet tendred , and puts forth leavs we know that Summer is nigh , Mat . 24.32 .

Unto every one that hath , it shall be given , and he shal have abundance ;

But from him that hath not , shal be taken away , even that which he hath , Mat . 25.29 .

I wil smite the shepheard , and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad , Matth . 26.31 .

The children of the marriage chamber , cannot mourne while the bridegroome is with them , they cannot fast , Mark 2.19 .

The Sabbath was made for man , and not man for the Sabbath , Mark 2.27 .

No man can enter into a strong mans house , and spoile his goods , except he will first binde the strong man , Mark 3.27 .

It is not meet to take the childrens bread and give it unto the dogs , Mark 7.27 .

The dogs under table , eat the childrens crumbes Mark 7.28 .

He that is not against us , is on our part , Mark 9.40 .

Physitian , heale thy selfe , Luke 4.23 .

The disciple is not above his master ,

Every man that is perfect shall be as his master , Luke 6.4

He that is not against us , is for us , Luke 9.50

The fathers have eatten soure grapes , and the childrens teeth are set on edge , Jer . 31.29 .

The dayes are prolonged , and every vision faileth , Ezek . 12.22 .

The dayes are at hand , and the effect of every vision , Ezek . 12.23 .

The vision that he sayes , is many dayes to come , Ezek . 12.27 .

It is wo to him that increaseth that which is not his ,

And to him that ladeth himselfe with thick clay , Hab . 2.6 .

As is the mother , so is her daughter , Ezek . 16.24 .

No man putting his hand to the plough , and going back againe , is fit for the Kingdome of heaven , Luke 9.62 .

The laborer is worthy of his hire , Luke 10.7 .

The life is more then meat , and the body then raiment , Luke 12.25 .

Unto whom much is given , much shal be required ,

And unto whom men have committed much , of him men require the more , Luke 12.48 .

When a cloud ariseth in the West , their commeth a showre ,

When we see the south winde blow , there will be heat , Luke 12.56 .

That which is borne of the flesh is flesh , and that which is borne of the spirit is spirit , John 3.6 .

A man can receive nothing , unlesse it be given him from heaven , John 3.27 .

He that hath the bride is the bridegroom , Joh . 3.29 .

One soweth and another reapeth Joh . 4.37

Salt is good , but if the salt hath lost its savor , wherewith shall it be seasoned ;

It is not for the land nor for the dunghill , but must be cast out , Luke 14.34 .

The children of this world , are in their generation wiser then the children of light , Luke 16 , 8.

He which is faithful in that which is least , is faithfull also in that which is much ,

And he that is unjust in the least , is unjust also in the much , Luke 16.10 .

We cannot serve God and Mammon , Luke 16.13 .

That which is highly esteemed of men , is abomination in the sight of God , yea is abomination . Luke 16.15 .

The things that are impossible with man , are possible with God Luke 18.27 .

The stone which the builders refused , the same is made the head of the corner , Ps 11.8 .

When the Fig-tree ●houts out , we know that the summer is neer at hand , Luke 21.21 .

If these things be done to the green-tree , what will they do to the dry ? Luke 23.31 .

A Prophet hath no honour in his own Country , John 4.44 .

There is no man that doth a thing in secret , and he himself seeketh to be known openly , Iob 7.4 .

The servant abideth not in the house for ever but the Sonne abideth in it for ever , John 8.35

God heareth not sinners , Iohn 9.31 .

The servant is not greater then his Lord , Ioh . 15.20 .

LXXXVIII . Our Spirit .
Generals .

THe Lord weighes the Spirits , Pro . 16.2

He that hath no rule over his spirit , is like a City that is broken down , and without wals Pro . 25.8 .

There is no man that hath power over the spirit , to retain the Spirit , nor power in the day of death , Eccles . 8.7 .

Affliction and bitternesse of soul will make us to complain , Iob 7.11 .

Tryals .

A broken Spirit , with a broken and contrite heart , are God sacrifices which he will not despise , Ps. 51.17 .

Perversnesse of the tongue is a breach in it , Pro . 15 , 3.

Our spirit is broken by sorrow of heart , Pro . 15.13 .

A broken Spirit drieth the bones , Prov. 17 22.

The Spirit wil endure our infirmity ,

A wounded Spirit none can beare , Pro . 18.14 .

It is the Candle of the Lord searching the inward parts of the belly Pro . 20.27 .

There is a spirit of slumber Rom. 11.8 .

We should be fervent in Spirit , serving the Lord , Rom. 12.12 .

Dying we ought to recommend our Spirits into the hand of God , Ps. 31.5 .

LXXXIX . Witnes of our Spirit

IObs Apologie , God knowing him not to be wicked , Iob 10.7 .

His not denying the words of the holy one , therefore not to spare him , Iob 6.10 .

Having ordered our cause , we may be assured to be justified , Iob 13.18

Iob that his foot had held his steps , to have kept his way and not declined ,

Not to have gone back from the Commandment of his lips , to have esteemed the words of his mouth more then his appointed food , Iob 23.11 , 12.

Iobs holding his integrity , and righteousnes , Iob 27.5 , 6.

Iob his mercy , charity , compassion , &c. stood upon and pleaded Iob 29.13 , 14 , &c.

His weeping with them that were in trouble , and soul grieving for the poor , Iob 30.25

The witnesse of his integrity through all the commandements , Iob 31.

David , his not doing this thing , or rewarding evil to him at peace with him , Ps. 7.3 , 4.

His heart-proving , night-visiting , trying , resolution , Ps , 17.3 .

His keeping from the paths of the destroyer , because of the word of God , Ps. 17.4 .

His keeping the wayes of the Lord , Psal . 18.20 , 21.

His walking in integrity , Ps. 26.1 , 2.

Of his enemies , compassion , cariage towards them , Ps. 35.13 , 14.

His judging according to his righteousnes . Ps. 35.24 .

His perfect way of walking flying of wickednesse , Ps. 101.3 , 4.

Paul , his knowing nothing by himself , yet not thereby justified , 1 Cor . 4.4 .

His good conscience testimonie rejoicing , &c. 2 Cor . 1.12 .

Jeremie , his words-eating , rejoicing , Jer . 15.15 , 16 , 17.

His not desiring the wofull day , Ier . 17.16 .

Of Paul , his preaching diligence , piety , &c. Act. 20.19 , 20.

Abimelech , his testimony , apologie , Gen. 20.5 .

The tithing apologie Deut . 26.12 .

David , of his reward , wayes of God keeping , not departing , and uprightnesse , 2 Sam . 22.22 .

His offering apologie uprightnesse , 1 Chron . 29.17

Moses apologie , not having taken so much as a hoof , &c. Num . 16.15

Samuels apologie , having taken neither ox or asse , 1 Sam . 12.3

Hezekiah his perfect walking apologie , Isa . 38.

Reuben , his apologie to his brethren for Joseph , Gen. 42.22 .

In a tempest ,

The Church in great misery triumphing and trusting at the same time , Ps. 44.17 , 18 , 19. The Prophet , taking so much the faster hold , as in fear & trouble , Ps. 77

A strong conflict also with a joyfull and victorious issue . Ps. 66.12

Ionah in his distresse yet his looking towards Gods holy temple , Ion . 2.4.5 .

Iobs Redeemer knowledge , after a strong and grievous conflict , Iob 19.20 , 21. & 25.26 .

XC . To Poore , mercy ,
Generls .

WE must not rob the poore , because he is poore , nor oppresse the afflicted in the gate , Pro . 22.22 .

A poor man oppressing the poor , is like a sweeping rain , which leaveth no food , Pro . 28.3 .

Unjust gain gathered by usury , shall fall unto such who shal pity them Pro . 28.8 .

Righteous men consider their cause , Pro . 29.7 .

In oppressing of the poor , and perverting of judgement , there is a higher then the oppressors who regards them , Eccles . 5.8 .

We must give a portion to seven and also to eight , for we know not what evil shal come upon the earth , Eccles . 11.2 .

We ought to be given to hospitality , and distributing to the Saints necessities , Rom. 12.13 .

In deep poverty the Saints may abound unto rich liberality , 2 Cor . & 2.

We should especially do good unto the houshold of faith , Gal. 6.10 .

We ought to be mercifull as God is mercifull , Luke 6.36 .

We should especially feast the poor , the lame , and the blinde , Luke 14.12 .

They must not be discountenanced in their cause , nor wrested in judgement , Exod , 23.3 .

The gleanings of our harvest should be left for the poor , Lev . 23.22

Whosoever is poore amongst us , we are bound to relieve him , Lev . 35.35 .

Wee must open our hand wide unto our needy brother , and give him , Deut. 5.7 , 8.

We should not deal roughly with a poore man , nor sleep with his pledge , Deut. 24.11 .

Danger of our neglect .

There is that withholdeth more then is meet and yet in tendeth to poverty , Prov. 11.24 .

Those who oppresse such , reproach their maker , Prov. 14.31 .

Those who mocke them , reproach their maker , Prov. 17.5 .

Who stop their ears at their cry , shal also cry and shall not be heard , Prov. 21.13 .

Those shall have judgement mercilesse who shew no mercy , Jam . 2.13 .

It is a Sodome sinne , not to strengthen the hands of the poor and needy , Ezek . 16.19 .

Manner .

Giving must bee with simplicity , Rom. 12.8 .

Mercy must be shewed with chearfulnesse , ibid .

Excellency .

Such are better then liars , Prov. 19.22 .

Such walking in their uprightnesse , are better then perverse rich men Prov. 28.6 .

Encouragements .

There is that scattereth to such , and yet increaseth the more , Prov. 11.24 .

The liberall soule shall be satisfied , and he who watereth shall also be watered , Prov. 11.29 .

These who sell corne to them , shal be blessed , Prov. 11.26 .

Such mercifull lend unto the Lord , and the Lord will repay all againe , Prov. 19.17 .

Such who pities them are happy , Prov. 4.21 .

Such who follow after righteousnesse and mercy , finde life , righteousnesse and honour , Prov. 21.21 .

Such bountifull of their bread , shall bee blessed , Prov. 22.9 .

Such who give unto them shall not lack , Prov. 28.27 .

Those who thus cast bread upon the waters , shall after many dayes find the increase thereof Eccles . 11.1 .

He that soweth sparingly , shall also reap sparingly , and he that soweth bountifully , shall also reap bountifully , 2 Cor . 9.6 .

When the poor and needy are in distresses , then God will not not forsake them , Isa . 41.17 .

If we draw out our soul to the hungry , and satisfie the afflicted soul , our light shall then rise in obscurity , and our darknesse shall be as the noon day , Isa , 58 , 10.

It is a degree of perfection to be charitable unto them , Mat . 19 21.

Charity unto them brings abundant returnes , Luke 6.38 .

XCI . CHURCH .
Generals .

IT is built upon Christ the foundation , Mat . 16.18 .

Men were appointed therein , and hands laid on them by the Holy Ghost , Act. 8.17 .

The Churches after persecution had rest , Act. 9.31 .

The Believers met together in severall places , is called a Church , Act , 14.27 .

The company of believers in one Church , said to be a Church Rom. 16.3 .

The severall inhabiting Saints in diverse places , are said to be Churches , 1 Cor . 14.33

The Churches severall companies of believers professing one faith , and the believers in Aquilla & Priscilla's house , called a Church 1 Cor . 16.19 .

What .

It is the generall company of true believers , in general or particular divisions , Matt . 18.16 .

The Church is said to be the house of God the pillar , & the ground of truth , 1 Tim . 3.16 .

Tryals .

Such at first were added to the Church as should be saved , Act 2.24 .

A great persecution is raised against the church in Jerusalem in her infancie , Acts 8.1 .

A company of believers are said to be the Church , Act. 11.22 .

A company of believers in Antiochia called the Church , Act. 11.26

Herod begins to persecute the Church Act. 12.1 .

The earnest prayers of the Church bring Peter out of prison , Act. 12.5 .

The Church in Ierusalem with the Apostles and Elders , receive those sent unto them by the brethren of other Churches , Act. 15.4 .

There was a Church at Corinth . 2 Cor . 1.2 .

God did appoint for the Church divers Ministerial officers . Apostles , Prophets Teachers , Gifts of miracles , 1 Cor . 12.28 . Eph. 3.11 .

Women ought not to speak in the Church , but to ask their husband at home , 1 Cor . 14.34 .

Peter wrote from the Church at Babylon , 1 Pet . 5.14 .

The Saints in Caesars houshold are said to be a Church , Phil 4.22 .

XCII . ELDERS .
Generals .

THe Jews had ancients called Elders , reproved for their traditions , Mat . 15.3 .

Amongst the Jewish synagogues there were some called Elders , who persecuted the Church , Acts 6.12 , 13.

The Apostles and Elders with the Church at Jerusalem , send ●hosen men unto Antiochia , with Paul and Barnabas

The Apostles and Elders at Jerusalem make decrees for the stablishing of the Church , Act. 16.4 , 5.

The Elders were of two sorts ; Those ruling well , and those who laboured in the word & doctrine , 1 Tim . 5.17 .

The elder men must ●e sober , sound in the faith , in love and patience , Tit . 2.2 .

Peter calleth himself an Elder , and wisheth them to feed the flock , of God depending upon them , without cove●ousnesse , as examples to the flock , not Lords over them , 1 Pet . 5.2 .

Trials .

A Bishop , to wit a teaching and labouring Elder in the word and doctrine , must be unreproveable , the husband of one wife , 1 Tim . 3.2 .

All the Elders at Jerusalem at Pauls comming salute him , he imparts all things unto them , Acts 21.18 .

Deacons such as rule well , were to be the husband of one wife , 1 Tim . 3.8 .

The company of Elde●● , 〈◇〉 Ordination , used to lay on hands ; so such received gifts , 1 Tim . 4.14 .

An Elder was not to be rebuked but exhorted as a Father , the younger sort as brethren 1 Tim . 5.1 .

Men were then laid hands on , full of the Holy Ghost , to administer to the widows and to serve the tables , Act 6.7 .

Libertines and Cyrenians then at first arose to oppose the Apostles , who were not able to withstand their wisdom Act. 6.9 .

Elders at first in every city were ordained with prayer and fasting , Act. 14.23 .

The Apostles and Elders were had recourse unto by the Church to decide questions , Acts 15.2 .

Of the Elders of the Church of Ephesus it is said , that they were made of the holy Ghost overseers of the flock , to feed the Church of God , Acts 20.28 .

No accusation must be admitted against an Elder , but under two or three witnesses , 1 Tim 5.19 .

By Apostolical direction Titus was left by Paul to appoint Elders in every City , Tit . 1.5 .

Bishop , viz. one of the former Elders , must be unreproveable , as Gods steward , the husband of one wife , Tit . 1.17 .

XCIII . Baptisme .
Generals .

THe Sacrament of Circumcision , was commanded and administred the eight day , unto all the male children of Israel , Gen. 17.8

Unto which figure , now answereth Baptisme , 1 Pet . 3.21 .

Jerusalem and Judea , went out to Iohn and were baptized in Iordan Mat . 3.5 , 6.

Christ Baptized all who came unto him , Iohn 3.26 .

Christ baptized not but his Disciples , Iohn 4.2 .

Iohn preached Baptism for the remission of sins , Luke 1.3

Those who have been Baptized unto Christ , have been Baptized into his death , Rom. 6.4 .

Christ was circumcised , Mat . 2.21 .

To fulfill all righteousnesse , he was Baptized , Mat . 3.15 .

The true effectuall Baptisme is the Baptizing of the Spirit of God , Matth . 3.11 .

It is Christ who baptizeth with the Holy Ghost , Iohn 1.33 .

All who are baptized into Christ , have put on Christ , Gal. 3.7 .

Tryals .

Divers in the primitive Church were twice Baptized , First into the Baptisme of Iohn , Secondly , in the name of the Lord Iesus , Act i9 6

Timotheus notwithstanding Baptisme , because of the Iewes was Circumcised , Act. 16.3

Paul as soone as he received his sight , was Baptized , Act 9.18 .

All unbelievers of old were admitted to be Baptized unto remission of sins , to tepent them of their lives , Act 2.38 .

After the infancie of the Church , both men and women were Baptized , only in the name of the Lord Jesus ; not of the Holy Ghost , then not sent , Act. 78.16 .

The Gentiles who had received the holy Ghost were baptized , Act. 10.47 .

The Eunuch of Ethiopia suddenly Baptized in the midst of the water , Act. 9.38 .

The assent of believing in an infidel made him capable of Baptism Act. 8.37 .

XCIV . Of Sectaries and Separatists .
Disposition and Nature .

SUch are carelesse & usually profuse what cost they bestow upon the sin of their souls , Mica . 6.6 , 17.

They are not alike minded one towards another , according to Christ Jesus , with one minde , and one mouth to praise God , Rom. 15.5 .

They nourish and broach contentions & divisions , not being knit together in one mind , and in one judgment , so in a manner dividing Christ , 1 Cor . 1.10 , 11.

They are carnall , being ful of divisions , envy and strife , wlking as carnall men , 1 Cor . 2.3 .

They ar deceitfull workers , transforming themselves into the holiest outward shapes , 2 Cor . 11.12 .

Seing Satan himself is transformed into an Angel of light , it is no wonder if his ministers transforme themselves so also , 2 Cor . 11 13.

They are perverters of holy things , going about to please men , unlike the servants of Christ , Gal 1.6.7 .

They are as children wavaring , tossed about with every winde of doctrine , by their deceit , and whereby they lie in wait to deceive , Ephes . 4.13 , 14.

They are lovers of themselves , Covetous , Boasters , Proud , cursed Speakers , disobedient to Parents , unthankfull unholy

Without naturall affection , truce-breakers , false accusers , intemperate , despising of them that are good ,

Traytors , headie , high minded ,

Lovers of pleasure more then lovers of God ,

They have a form of Godlinesse , but have denied the power thereof , 2 Timo . 3.2 , 3.

They like Iannes and lambres , resist the truth , 2 Tim . 3.7 .

They are men of corrupt mindes , reprobate concerning the truth , 2 Tim . 3.8 .

They are mad , and their madnesse shall bee discovered unto all men , 2 Tim . 2.9 .

They doe not suffer wholesome doctrine ,

But having itching ears , get themselves a heap of teachers after their own lusts ,

They turn their eares from the truth , and give eare to fables , 2 Tim . 4.2 , 3 , 4.

They professe , they know GOD , but by works they deny him ,

And are abominable and disobedient , and to every good worke reprobate , Titus . 1.14.15 .

They are false Prophets ,

Which bring in damnable Heresies touching Christ , 2 Pet . 2.11 .

They cause the way of truth to be evill spoken of , 2. Pet . 2.2 .

They through covetousnes with fained words , make merchandise of others 2 Pet . 2.3 .

They are said to walk after the lust of the flesh , and to despise Governement ,

Stand in their own conceit ,

They walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleannesse , and despise Government , they are presumptuous and selfe-willed , And feare not to speake evill of them that are in dignitie , 2 Peter , 2.10 .

In speaking swelling words of vanity , they beguile with wantonnesse , through the lust of the flesh , them that are cleane escaped from them which are wrapped in Error , 2 Pet . 2.11 .

They promise men libertie who heare and obey them , being themselves the servants of sinne , 2 Pet , 2.18 .

Such dreames also defile the flesh .

And despise Government ,

And speak evil of those that are in authority , Jude 8.

They speak evil of those things they know not ,

And whatsoever things they know , they naturally as brute-beasts , which are with out reason , in these things they corrupt themselves , Jude 9.

These are murmurers , complainers ,

Walkers after their own lusts , whose mouth speaks proud things , having mens persons in admiration because of advantage , Jude 10.

These are fore-prophecied of , mockers which should be in the last times , walking after their own ungodly lusts ,

Makers of sects , fleshly , having not the spirit , Jude 18.

They went out from us , but they were not of us ,

For if they had been of us , they would have continued with us : but this cometh to passe , that it might appear that they are not all of us , 1 John 2.19 .

Their impieties and Absurdities .

They would be thought Doctors of the Law , and yet understand not what they speak nor what they affirm , 1 Tim . 4.7 .

They teaching otherwise then the wholsome verity of Christ , which is according to godlinesse ,

Are puft up , knowing nothing , but dote about questions & strife of words , whereof cometh envy , strife , railings , evil surmisings ,

Vain disputations of men of corrupt mindes destitute of the truth , which think that gain is godlinesse , 1 Tim . 6. 3 , 4 , 5.

Such creep into houses , and lead captive silly women laden with divers lusts , who are ignorant , 2 Tim . 3.4 , 5.

Trials touching them .

They come in sheeps clothing ,

But inwardly they are ravening wolves , Mat . 7.15 .

They are known by their naughty fruits , because

Grapes are not gathered from thorns ,

Nor figs from thistles , Mat . 7.16 .

They confine the kingdome of heaven unto outward formalities , more then to the substance of Religion ,

Which consists in righteousnes , peace , and joy in the holy Ghost , Rom. 14.17 .

They cause divisions & diffentions contrary to the doctrine which we have learned , Rom. 16.17 .

They serve not the Lord Jesus Christ , but their own bellies ,

They deceive the hearts of the simple with faire and flattering speeches , Rom. 16.18 .

They spie out Christians liberty , labour to entrap them , and bring them into bondage , Gal. 2.4 .

They bring men into bondage again , from divers things they have been freed from , Gal. 4.9 .

They spoil some thorow vain deceit and traditions of men , after the rudiments of the world , and not after Christ , Col. 2.8 .

They burden men with traditional outward formalities , and shadowes of substantial trueths , according to mens fancies , Col. 2.16 .

All which hath but a shadow of Religion and humblenesse of minde , in outward austerity upon the body , being fleshly , Col. 2.16 .

The brawling and fiercenesse of their tongues , shew their religion to be in vain Iam . 1.26 .

Their bitternes and strife shews them to be liars against the trueth Iam . 3.1.4 , 15 , 16.

Remedies against their Infection .

To mark them and avoid them , Ro . 16.17 They must not be yielded unto for subjection no not for an houre , Gal. 2.4 , 5.

To separate our selves from them , 1 Tim . 8.5 2 Tim . 3.3 .

To put away foolish and unlearned questions , which engender strife , 2 Tim . 2.23 .

Not to take heed to Iewish fables and commandements of men , which turn away from the truth , Tit . 1.14 .

To be like minded having the same love ,

Being of one accord and of one judgement , Phil . 2.2 .

To do nothing thorow contention & vainglory .

In meeknesse of minde evry man to esteem another better then himself , Phil . 2.3 .

To proceed by one rule unto that whereunto we are come , to minde all one thing , Phil . 3.15 .

To withdraw our selves from them that walk inordinately , 2 Thes . 3.6 .

To avoid prophane and vain bablings , and opposition of science , falsly so called ,

Which unwares makes men to erre from the faith , 1 Tim . 6.20.21

To stay prophane & vain bablings , which increase unto more ungodlines , 2 Tim . 2.15 .

To study to shew our selves approved workmen which need not to be ashamed , dividing the word of trueth aright , 2 Tim . 2.15 .

Not to be caried about with divers and strange doctrines , but to have our hearts stablished with grace , Heb 13.9 ,

To do justly ,

To do mercy ,

To humble our selvs and to walk with God , Micah . 6.8 .

Not to strive ,

To be gentle towards all men ,

To be apt to teach ,

To suffer the evil men patiently ,

Instructing them with meeknesse that are contrary minded , proving if that God at anytime wil give them repentance , that they might know the truth , 2 Tim . 2.24 , 65.

To bring others to amendment out of the snare of the devil , that are taken at his will , 2 Tim . 2.26 .

XCV . Law from Sinai .
Generals .

SUch who have sinned without the Law , shal perish without Law ,

As many as have sinned in the Law , shal be judged by it , Rom. 2.12

Not the hearers thereof , but the doers shall be justified , Rom. 2.13 .

Whatsoever the Law speaks , it speaks unto them who are under the Law , Rom. 3.19 .

By the deeds of the Law there shal no fle●h be justified , Rom. 3.20

Sinne is not imputed where there is no Law , Rom. 5.13 .

The Law is not sin , Rom. 7.7 .

We had not known sin but by the Law , ibid

A man is not justified by the works thereof , but by the faith of Jesus Christ , Gal. 2.16 .

Without the Law sin was dead . Rom. 7.14 .

The Saints with their mindes they serve the law of God , but with their flesh the law of sin Rom. 7 25.

If the inheritance he of the Law , it is no more of promise , Gal. 3.18 .

Righteousnesse had been by the Law , if any Law given could have given life , Gal. 3.20 .

Whosoever shal keep the whole Law , and yet fail in one point , is guilty of all , Jam . 2.10 .

Christ came not to destroy , but to fulfil it and the Prophets , Mat . 5.17 .

Till heaven and earth passe away , one tittle thereof shal not passe away til all be fulfilled , Mat . 5 , 18.

The carnal mind is not subject to the law of God , nor can be , Rom. 8.7 .

The Spirit is not received by the works thereof , but by the hearing of Faith preached , Gal. 3.7 .

If righteousnesse be by the Law , then Christ died in vain , Gal. 2.21

The Law is not of faith , Gal. 3.12 .

We through the law are dead unto it , that we might live unto God Gal. 2.19 .

As many as are under the Law , are under the curse , Gal. 3.10 .

Those are cursed who continue not in all things which are writen in the book of the Law to do them , Gal , 3.10 . Such who without a law do things according to the Law , are a law to themselves , Rom. 2.19 .

Circumcision profiteth keeping the Law ; but not keeping the Law , it is made uncircumcision , Rom. 1.26 .

The righteousnesse of the Law is manifested without the Law , being witnessed by the law & Prophets , Rom. 3.21 .

The Law hath dominion over a man so long as he lives , Rom. 7.1

The Law is holy , & the commandement holy , just and good , Rom. 7.12

The Law being weak , what it could not do , God sent his Son in the similitude of sinful flesh , and for sin condemned sin in the flesh , Rom. 8.3 .

Christ is the end of the Law for righteousnesse to every one that believeth , Rom. 10.4 .

Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the Law , when he was made a curse for us , Gal. 3.13

If righteousnesse be by the law , then Christ died in vain , Gal. 2.21 .

The Law which was 400 yeares before the Promise , cannot disanul the Covenant which was confirm'd in respect of Christ , Gal. 3.17 .

It is not against the promise of God , Gal. 3.21

Before faith came we were kept under it , being shut up into the Faith which should afterwards be revealed , Gal. 3.23 .

All who are circumcised are bond to keep the whole Law , Gal. 5.3 .

When the Priesthood was changed , of necessity there must be a change of the Law , Heb . 7.12 .

The Law made nothing perfit , Heb . 7.19 .

Under the Law , there were Sacrifices for sins of knowledge and ignorance , Hebr . 9.7 . Lev . 6.12 .

Trials .

As many as have sinned in the Law , shall be judged by the Law , Rom. 2.12 .

Such who without a Law do things according to the Law , are a Law unto themselves , Rom. 2.14 .

The Righteousnesse of God without the Law manifested , is witnessed by the Law and Prophets , Rom. 3.21 .

It worketh wrath , for where no Law is , there is no transgression Rom. 4.15 .

It hath dominion over a man so long as he liveth , Rom. 7.1 .

We were delivered from it , that he being dead wherein we were held , we should serve in newnes of Spirit , and not in oldnes of the letter , Rom. 7.6 .

It was added because of transgressions , til the Seed should come unto which the promise was made , Gal. 3.19 .

Whosoever are justified thereby , are fallen from Grace , Gal. 5.4 .

It is good , if a man use it lawfully , 1 Tim . 1.8 .

It made nothing perfect , Heb . 7.19 .

It had but the shadow of good things to come and not the substance of them , Heb . 1.10 .

Working of great things amongst us , is done through the hearing of Christ preached , & not throgh the works of the Law , Gal. 3.5 .

Because the just must live by faith , no man can be justified by the Law , Gal. 3.11 .

We are become dead to it by the body of Christ , Rom. 7.4 .

The commanding power thereof which is in Christ Jesus , hath freed us from the law of sin and death , Rom. 8.2 .

The righteousnesse thereof is fulfilled in such who walk not after the flesh , but after the spirit , Rom. 8.4 .

By Christ all who believe , are justified from all things , from which they could not be justified by the law of Moses , Act. 13.39 .

We through the law are dead to the Law , that we might live unto God , Gal. 2.19 .

It was ordained because of the transgressions , till the seed should come unto which the promise was made , ordained by Angels in the hand of a Mediator Gal. 3.13 .

If there had been a law which could have given righteousnes , then had righteousnesse been by the Law , Gal. 3.21 .

Christ in the fulnesse of time was sent to redeem those under the Law , that we might receive the adoption of sonnes , Gal. 4.5 .

It was our school-master to bring us unto Christ , that we might be made righteous by faith , Gal. 3.24 .

Those who wil be justified thereby , are abolished from Christ , & are fallen from grace Gal. 5.4 .

It is all fulfilled in one word , to love our neighbour as our self , Gal. 5.14 .

If we be led by the Spirit , we are not under the Law , Gal. 5.16 .

It is not given unto a righteous man , but to the lawlesse and disobedient , 1 Tim . 1.9

It was given by Moses , but grace & truth came by Jesus Christ , John 1.17 .

XCVI . SINNE .
Generals .

UNder sharp afflictions sin is very troublesome unto us , Job 13.23 .

We drink up iniquity like water , Iob 15.16 .

It is a wretched thing , like Adam to cover our sin and our iniquity , Job 31.33

Our sinning hurts not God , nor our righteousnes gives nothing to him : but doth profit our selves , Job 35.6 .

Sin is a most intolerable and heavy burden Ps. 38.4 .

It is God who must cleanse us from our sin , and wash us from our iniquity , Ps. 51.7 .

We were shaped in iniquity , and in sin our mother conceived us , Ps. 51.5 .

Our sins are not hid from God , Ps. 69.5 .

It is wofull to have our sins and our iniquities set before God , and our secret sins in the light of his countenance Ps. 90.8 .

If God should mark iniquities , none should stand before him , but forgivenes is with him that he may be feared , Ps. 130 3.

Wicked men make a mock at it , Pro . 14.9 .

Such who cover a transgression , seek love , Pro . 17.9 .

There is no just man that doth good upon earth , but he sinneth , Eccles . 7.20 .

Both Jew and Gentile are all under sin , Ro . 2.9

It should not reigne in our mortal bodies , Rom. 6.12 .

The best fruit thereof is shame and in the end death , Rom. 6.21 .

Open sins must be openly rebuked , that others may fear , 1 Tim . 5.20 .

It is a high provocation of God , not to acknowledge our sin , Jer . 2.35 .

Great punishments usually come for great sins , Jer . 13.22 .

Multitude of sins bring multitude of crosses , Jer . 30.17 .

Man suffers for his si● , Lam . 3.39 .

In our sinful estate God sees nothing in us to pity us for , Eze . 16.45

Nature .

It is a most heavy and intolerable burden , Ps. 40.12 .

It presses God , as a cart is pressed under sheaves , Amos 2.11 .

Until washt away , it wil be stil before us , Ps. 51.3 .

It is deceitfull and hardening , Heb . 3.13 .

Until forgiven it lies stil at our door lurking and crying for vengeance , Gen. 4.7 .

It cooles our love , Mat . 24.12 .

It is insatiable , Pr. 30.15

It is ful of fear , wearinesse , labour , vexation and toil , Ps. 38.3 , 5.

It denies the God above Job 31.28 . Ps. 53.1 .

It delights to cover sin , Job 31.33 . Ps. 32.3 .

It causeth shame , Gen. 3.8 . Rom. 6.21 . Ier . 2.26

It benums and stupifies us , Pro . 22.23 .

It is a punishment unto it self , Ier . 2.19 .

It makes us wise to do evil , but to have no knowledge to do good , Ier . 4.22 .

It usually is bad , confident and presumptuous , Ier . 9.7.10 .

It is of a beastly nature Ier . 8.14 . Ps. 73.22 .

To bring men low , Ps. 106.43 .

What .

It is the trasgression of the Law , 1 Ioh . 3.4 .

It is usually accompanied with multitude of words , Pro . 10.9 .

All unrighteousnes is sin , 1 Ion 5.17 .

The cursing of God in our hearts is sin , Iob 1.5

The thought of foolishnes , Pro . 24.9 .

Danger .

It fils mens bones ful of the sinnes of their youth , which shal go down with them to the grave , Iob 20.11 .

Heaven will reveal it and the earth rise up against such , Iob 20.27 ,

It indangers us to be cast out in the multitude of our transgressions , Ps. 5.10 .

Thereby our life is spent with grief , and our yeers with sighing , and our strength consuming our bons , Ps. 31.10

It stops the hearing of our prayers , Ps. 66.18 .

Continuance therein , incurably may wound us , Ps. 6.21 .

Such who cover it shal not prosper , Pro . 28.15 .

Such sinners lurk privily for their own lives ,

They lye in wait for their own blood , Prov. 1.18 .

To be turned to hell with all the nations that forget God , Ps. 9.17 .

Cure .

God subdues all our fins , and casts our iniquities in the bottom of the Sea , Mic. 7.19 .

They are to be done away by righteousnes ,

And our iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor , for lengthening out of our Peace , Dan. 4.27 .

By washing to be cleane , and petting away the evil of our doings , Isa . 1.17 .

By reasoning of the matter with God , by consenting and obeying being willing to be reformed , Isa . 1.18 .

He blots out all our transgressions like a thick cloud , Isa . 44.22 .

It is he who blots them out all for his own sake , & wil not remember our sins , Isa . 44.22 .

By confessing and forsaking of them , we come to have mercy , Ps. 28.13 . Ps. 32.4 , 5.

By mercy and truth they are purged away , Pro . 16.6 .

By not walking with nor consenting to sinners , Pro . 1.10 .

God is the best washer away of sinne , and the blood of Christ the best water to wash it away , Ps. 51.7 . 1 Ioh 1.7 . Ps. 130.8 .

To stand in awe , commune with our own heart upon our bed , and be still ,

To offer up to God Sacrifices of righteousnes , and to put our trust in the Lord , Psal . 4.4 , 5.

Multitudes of tender mercies removes the blots of them , Ps. 51.2 .

End.

The end is death , with forgoing shame , Rom. 6.14 .

The wages thereof is death , Rom. 6.21 .

It is the sting of death , 1 Cor . 15.56 .

It brings men from the first to the second death , Rev. 14.20 .

Comforts against it .

That it shal not have dominion over the Saints , they being not under the Law , but under Grace , Rom. 6.14 .

That God hath made him sin , which knew no sin , that we might be made the righteousnes of God in him , 2 Cor . 5.21

That our redemption , is the forgivenes of sins Eph. 1.17 .

That he who is born of God , sinneth not , neither can he sin , for he is born of God , and his seed remaineth in him , 1 Joh . 3.9 .

That God would have us return to him , though we have played the harlot with many lovers , Jer . 3.1 .

That God after many sins is willing to receive us , if we return , Jer . 3.7 .

It is his will and Proclamation , that backsliding siners may return , to have their backslidings healed , &c. Jer . 3.12 .

He only would hav us to acknowledge our sins , Jer . 3.13 .

That there is a fountaine opened dayly , to wash away sins and uncleanness●s , Zech . 13.1

When God pardons sin , & cleanses iniquiy , it is to him a name of joy , praise and honour , through all the Nations of the earth , Jer . 33.8 .

That God hath no delight in the death of a sinner , but rather that he should turne from his evil wayes and live , Ezek . 33.11 .

When God pardons and puts away sin , it is so done , as if sought for , yet never to be found again , Ier . 50.20

Assurance of forgivenes .

When not hid , soundly confessed with true sorrow , and left off , Ps. 32.5 . 1 Ioh . 1.9 .

When it hath lost its dominion , and Regal commanding power , being now an entruding usurper , Rom. 6.12 , 14.

When we have washed us , & made us clean , ceasing to do evil , learning to do wel , &c. Isa 1.16 .

When we find sinne more sowre and bitter then ever we found it sweet , having our fruit in holines , becoming servants of righteousnes , Rom. 6.18.21 .

When our chief sin , most predominant , striving for dominion , is subdued & vanquished 2 Sam . 22.24 .

When the Lord shall have washed away all the filth of our iniquity , by the Spirit of Iudgement and by the Spirit of burning , Isa . 4.4 .

When we have been soundly convinced of the out of measure sinfulnes thereof , filth , horror , danger ,

And thereupon apprehend and apply unto our souls , Christs everlasting righteousnes , &c Ioh . 16 8 , 9.

When we have been soundly beaten & frighted from it , our greatest care now being what to do for salvation , Acts 9.6 . Acts 16.26 .

When God hath planted in the soul a sound hatred and resolution against all sin , allowing themselves in no evil action whatsoever , Rom 7.16 , 17.

When we endeavour constantly to purifie our selves , even as Christ is pure , 1 Iohn 3.3 .

When we are dead to sin , and live unto righteousnes , 1 Pet . 1.24 .

When in the constant temper of a waking tender conscience , the accusations , clamours , hues & crys of sin , have ceased as formerly to fright & torment us , Rom. 5.1 .

When we have truly mourned over Christ whom our sinnes have pierced , Zech . 3.12 .

When the commanding power of the Spirit of life which is in Christ Iesus , hath freed us from the commanding power of sinne and death , Rom. 8.3 .

XCVII . DEATH .
Generals .

IT is appointed for all men once to die and after that commeth the judgment , Heb . 9.27

No man liveth which shall not see death , or deliver his soul from the power of the grave , Ps. 89.48 .

The dead praise not the Lord , neither any that go down into silence , Ps. 115.17 .

When wicked men die , their expectation perisheth with the hope of worst men , Pro . 11.7 .

Through our rejoicing in Christ we ought to die daily , 1 Cor . 15.21 .

Darknesse , with a shadow of Death , will stain all things , Job 3.5

One may long for death , and not find it , and dig for it more then for hid treasures , and rejoice exceedingly , when they have found the grave , Job , 32.1 . Rev. 6.9

God can bring out to light the shadow of death , Job 1.2.22 .

It is a duty to remember it , Job 30.22 .

There is no remembrance of God , nor any giving him thanks in the grave , Ps. 6.5 .

The issues from it belongeth unto God , Psal 68.20 .

Many times wicked men have no bands in their death , Ps. 73.4 .

We may desire to live that wee may do more good , Ps. 71.18 .

Christ both dyed , rose again and revived , that he might be Lord both of the dead and living , Rom. 14.9 .

The way to prosper and to bee kept from sinning , is often to remember our later end , Deut. 32.29 .

Tryals .

The dead must not be mourned for without hope , 1 Thes . 4.13 .

It is God who puts an end to the shadow thereof , Job 38.3 .

It is God who lifts us up from the gates thereof , Ps. 9.13 .

God must lighten our eyes , that we sleep not the sleep of death , Ps. 30.3 .

It is he who delivers our soul in death , Ps 33.19 .

It is he who delivers our soul in death , Psal . 33.19 .

It is a wicked signe , to make a covenant with death & hell , Is. 28.15 .

Good men are taken away from the evill to come , Isa . 57.11 .

Excellencies

The day therof is better better then the day when one is born , Eccles . 4.1 .

Encouragements .

The death of the Saints is precious in Gods sight , Ps. 116.15 .

As in Adam all die , so in Christ shall all be made alive . 1 Cor . 15.22 . As by man came death so by man came also the resurrection from the dead , 1 Cor . 15.21 .

Death is swallowed up in victory , 1 Cor 15.54 . Death to the Saints hath no sting , 1 Cor . 15.55 .

The sting thereof is sin , 1 Cor . 15.56 .

Christ he tasted death for all men , Heb . 2.9 .

Christ did deliver them who for feare of death were all their life time subject to bondage , Heb 2.15 .

Such are blessed who die in the Lord , Rev. 14 , 13.

Whether we live or die , we live and die unto the Lord ; and whether living or dying , we are the Lords , Ro . 14.8 .

What it is .

It is an enemy , and the last enemy which shall be destroyed , 1 Cor . 15.26 .

The house appointed for all the living , Iob 30.23 .

An estate of peace . Isa , 57.3 .

The way of all the earth ▪ Josh . 23.3 .

The time of refreshing from the presence of the Lord , Act. 3.19 .

A sleep , 1 Thes . 4 13.

A gathering to our fathers . 2 Kings 22.20 .

A resting from our labours , Rev. 14.13 .

A removing from the evill to come , Isaiah . 57.2 .

A falling asleepe in Christ , 1 Cor . 15.18 .

Cure .

Righteousnes delivereth from death , Pro . 10.2 .

To have a share in the first resurrection , Rev. 20.6 .

XCVIII . Resurrection .
Generals .

If a man die he shall rise again , Iob 14.14 .

God will redeem our soul from the power of the grave , for he will receive us , Ps. 49.15 .

If Christ be risen , there must needs be a resurrection from the dead , 1 Cor 15.15 , 16.

All possible helps are few enough to attaine unto the resurrection of the dead , Phil , 3.11 .

Them that are asleep in Jesus , wil God bring with him , 1 Thes . 4.14 .

They that sleep in the dust , of the earth shall awake ,

Some to everlasting life , and some to shame and contempt , Da . 12.2

God is not the God of the dead , but of the living , Mat . 22.23 .

As in Adam all die , so in Christ shall all he made alive , 1 Cor . 15.22

Though after our skin worms destroy the body , yet in our flesh , we shal see God Iob 9.25

The houre commeth when all that are in the graves , shall hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear his voice shall live , John 5.25 .

God turnes men unto dust , and again hee sayes , return ye sonnes of Adam . Ps. 90.3 .

It was typified by the vision of Ezekiels dry bones , Ezrk. 37.4 .

Eyek . 37.4 .

The Jewes by tradition knew the resurrection , from the dead , Luk . 20.27 .

There is an allusion into it to comfort the distressed estate of the Church , Isa . 26 , 19.

Those who have been planted with Christ , according to the similitude of his death , even so shal they be according to the similitude of his resurrection , Ro . 6.5

Christ shal send his Angels with a great sound of a trumpet , and shall gather his Elect from the foure windes , from one end of the earth to other , Mat . 24.31

If wee believe that Jesus is dead , and rose again , even so also them that sleep in Jesus , will God bring with him , 1 Thes . 4.14 .

Tryals .

Christ is the resurrection and the life ; those dead , believing in him shal live , John 11.25 .

It is God who quickneth the dead , and calleth things that are not as though they were Rom. 4.17 .

God who raised Christ will raise us up , by his own power , 1 Cor . 6.14 As by man came death so by man came also the Resurrection from the dead , 1 Cor . 15.21 .

As we have born the Image of the earthly , so shall we also beare the Image of the heavenly , 1 Cor . 15.49 .

God giveth the dead a body at his pleasure 1 Cor . 15.38 .

We shal not all sleep , but we shal all be changed , in a moment , in the twinkling of an eye 1 Cor . 15.51 .

Christ shal change our vile bodies , and make them like unto his glorious body , Ph. 3.21

In the Resurrection they neither marry , nor are married , but are as the Angels in Heaven Mat . 22.30 ,

Encouragements

That the body shal rise againe , and not be left in the grave , is matter of gladnesse , rejoicing & confidence , Ps. 16 9.

That notwithstanding death in our flesh , wee shal see God , Iob 19.25 That God wil ransome us from the power of the grave , Hos . 13.14 . Christ wil lose none given him , but raise them up at the last day , Ioh . 6.39

Order .

Christ the first fruits ,

Afterwards they that are Christs , , at his comming , 1 Cor . 11.23 .

The Lord himself shall discend from heaven with a shout , and with the voice of the Arch-Angel , and the trump of God ,

And the dead in Christ shall rise first , 1 Thes . 4.16 .

Then we which are alive , shal be caught up together with them in the clouds , to meet the Lord in the Ayre , 1 Thes . 4.17 .

Those that are alive at the comming of the Lord , shal not prevent them that are asleepe , 1 Thes . 4.15 .

Manner .

Then God giveth at his pleasure bodies , as to the rotted and revived corn , 1 Cor . 15.38 .

It is sowed in corruption , and is raised in incorruption 1 Cor . i5 . 42

It is sowen a natuall body , and it is raised a spirituall 1 Cor . 15.44 .

Use .

Serious meditations thereof , causes us to keep a good conscience before God and before men , Act. 24.16 .

XCIX . Last Judgement .
Generals .

THere is a Judgement to come for all our vain workes , Eccles . 11.10 .

Every secret work shal be brought to judgement with every secret thing , whether it be good or bad , Eccles . 12.13 .

Whatsoever secret pleasurs we enjoy , yet for all these we must come to judgement , Eccl. 12.14 We must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ , 2 Cor . 5.10 .

The heavens and the earth which now are , are reserved by the same word , to be burnt with fire against the day of judgement , 2 Pet . 3.7 .

God hath appointed a day wherein he will judge the world in righteousnesse by Christ , Acts 17.31 .

Of every idle word that a man shall speak , he shal make an account at the day of judgment , Mat . 12.36 .

The Saints shall judge the world with the Angels , 1 Cor . 6 2.

It shal be more tolerable for Sodome and Gomorrah then for the contemners of the word Mat . 10.15 .

The twelve disciples shal sit on Thrones , judging the twelve tribes of Israel , Mat . 19.28 .

The secrets of all hearts shal be judged according to the Gospell , Rom. 2.17 .

He shal come to judge with ten thousand of of his Saints Jude 14.

Judgment mercilesse shal be shewed to them that shew no mercy ,

Manner .

The Son of man shall come in glory with all his holy Angels Mat . 25.31 .

All nations shall be gathered before him ,

He shal separate them one from another , as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goates , Mat . 25 32.

Christ shal set the sheep on his right hand , and and the goats on the left hand , Math . 25.33 .

The Angels shall then separate the wicked from among the just Mat . 13.49 .

Christ shall send the sheep on his right hand into everlasting life ,

And the wicked shal go into everlasting punishment , Mat . 25.46 .

Certainty

That day will come as a thief in the night , in the which the heavens shal passe away as with a winde ,

And the elements shall melt with fervent heat ,

The earth also , and the works that are therein shall be burnt up , 2 Pet . 3.10 .

The dead both small and great , were seen to stand before God , and the books of life were opened ,

And the dead were judged out of those books , acording to their works , Rev. 20.12 .

The sea gave up her dead , which were in it , and death and hell delivered up the dead , that were in them ,

And they were judged every man according to his works , Rev. 20 13.

Signes preceeding it .

False Christs and deceivers , Mat . 24.5 , 24.

Wars and rumors of wars , Mat . 24.6 , 7.

Abundance of iniquity with coldnesse of love , Mat . 24.12 .

Signes in the Sunne , and in the Moon , and in the Starres ,

And upon the earth distresse of Nations with perplexity ,

The Sea , and the waves roaring ,

Mens hearts failing them for fear of things which are coming on the earth ,

The powers of heaven shaking , Luk . 21.25.26

As the lightning commeth out of the East and shineth into the West , so shal also the coming of the Son of man be , Mat . 24.27 .

The darkning of the Sunne and Moon , and the Starres falling from Heaven .

And the powers of heaven shaken , Mat . 24.29 .

Then shal appear the sign of the Son of man &c. vers . 27.

C. HEAVEN .
Generals .

BY the breath of Gods mouth , the heavens were made , Ps. 33.6 .

It cannot be measured , Jer . 31.37 .

We must endure afflictions till hee looke down from heaven upon us , Lam . 3.50 .

When God will afflict us , our persecutors shall be swifter then the Eagles of Heaven , Lam . 4.19 .

It is a Kingdome prepared for us , before the foundation of the world , Mat . 24.34 .

It is easier for a camell to go through a needles eye , then for a rich man to enter therein , Luk . 18.35 .

His will is done in heaven , Mat . 6.9 .

Unlesse we be converted and become as little children we can by no meanes enter therein , Mat . 18.3 .

Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit , he cannot enter therein , John 3.5 .

The Little ones Angels behold our Fathers face which is in heaven , Mat . 18.10 .

It shal be given them for whom it is prepared of the Father , Matth . 20.23 .

Earthly minded men cannot conceive of heavenly things , Joh . 3.12 .

A man can receive nothing unlesse it bee given him from heaven , Iohn 3.27 ,

Titles thereof .

The high and lofty place of eternity , Isa . 57.15 .

An inheritance immortall undefiled , 1 Pet . 1.4

The Kingdome of heaven , Mat . 7.21 .

The heavenly Jerusalem , Heb . 12.32 .

The city of the living God , Heb . 12.22 .

Abrahams bosome , Luke 16.22 .

Our fathers house , Joh . 14.1 .

Many Mansions , Joh . 14.1 .

A building given of God , 2 Cor . 5.1 .

A house not made with hands . 1 Cor . 1.5 .

The Kingdome of God , Mat . 6.33 .

Our house which is from heaven , 2 Cor . 5.2

Jerusalem which is above , the mother of us all , Gal. 4.26 .

Very heaven , Heb . 9 , 24

The holy place , Heb . 10.9 .

A heavenly Country Heb . 11.16 .

The Celestiall Jerusalem , Heb . 12.32 .

The New Jerusalem Rev. 3.12 .

Gods throne , Mat . 5.34 .

The place of Gods habitation , Ps. 33.14 .

Tryals .

The Heavens were opened unto Ezekiel to see the Visions of God , Ezek . 1.1 .

Stephen saw the heavens opened , and the sonne of man standing on the right hand of God , Act. 7.56 .

Paul was wrapt up into the third heaven , seeing visions not lawfull to utter , 2 Cor 12.4

Unlesse our righteousnesse exceed the righteousnesse of the Scribes and P●arisees , we shal in no wayes enter into it , Mat . 5.20 .

We must not sweare thereby , because it is Gods throne , Mat . 5 34

Who humble themselves as little children are greatest therein , Mat . 18.4 .

Our greatest joy should be , that our names are written therein Luk . 10.20 .

The unrighteous shall not inherit it , 1 Cor . 6.7

Some have made themselves chaste for the kingdome of heaven , Mat . 19.12 .

A voice from thence witnessed for Christ , Mat . 3.17 .

Puplicans and Harlots may enter therein , before hypocrites , Mat . 31.21 .

All power is given to Christ in heaven and in earth , Mat . 28.18 .

It is within us . Luk . 17.22 .

Selling and losing all for Christ , we have Treasure in Heaven , Luke 17.22 .

Those who leave and and sell all for it , shal have much more in his world , and life everlasting Luke 18.30

Our voice in prayer should be lifted up thither , Iohn 17 1.

When we have finished our work upon earth given us , we may boldly beg for it , Iohn 17.4 .

The holy Ghost came downe rushing from thence on the Apostles , like the rushing of a mighty winde , Act. 2.2 .

It must containe Christ untill all things fore prophecied be fulfilled , Act. 3 2.

Under heaven , no other name to get thither but by the name of Christ , Act. 4.14 .

Christ shall come from thence , as he was seen ascend thither , Act. 1.11 .

Estate & condition thereof ,

There they neither marry , nor are married but are as the Angels in heaven , Mar , 12.25 .

It is an inheritance , immortall , undefiled 1 Pet . 1.4 .

There neither moth nor rust doth corrupt , nor theeves dig through to steal , Mat 6.14 .

There all teares are wiped from our eyes ,

There shall be no more death ,

Neither sorrow nor crying , nor any more pain . Rev. 21.4 .

The glory of God lightens it ,

The Lamb is the light thereof , Rev. 21.23 ,

There shal be no night Rev. 21 25.

No sun , nor any need of the moon , Rev. 21.25 .

There shal enter no unclean thing that defileth , &c. save those who are writen in the Lambs book , Rev. 21.27 .

There shall be no more curse , Rev. 22.3 .

There we shal see his face , His name shal be in our foreheads , Rev. 22.4 .

In his presence there is the fulnesse of joy ,

At his right hand pleasures for evermore , Ps. 16.11 .

There we shall be abundantly filled with the fatnes of his house ,

There we shal drink out of the rivers of his pleasures , Ps. 36.8 .

With him there is the fountain of life ,

In his light we shall see light , Psal . 36.9 .

There we shal know even as we are known , and see face to face , 1 Cor . 13.12 .

There we shal be like him ,

There we shall see him as he is , 1 Iohn 3.2 .

There we shall bee lled with all the fulnesse of God , Ephes . 3.19 ,

CI . Of Angels .
Generals .

THere were good & evil Angels once in Heaven , 2 Pet . 2.4 .

There is no expresse place mentioning the time of their Creation .

The evil Angels kept not their station ; but having sinned are cast down in hel unto chains of darknesse , reserved for damnation 2 Pet . 2.11

For speciail services they are sometims permitted , and are able to assume humane shapes , Gen. 18.1 . Don . 10. Luke 24.4 .

Upon occasion , they descend and ascend to do service to the Almighty Gen. 28.12 .

They were not all so pure , but folly was charged upon some of them Iob 4.18 .

They know not rhe day and houre of the last judgment , Mat . 24.36

They must not be worshipped , Col. 2.18 . Judg . 6.21 .

An Angel of light teaching any false doctrine is to be neglected and accursed , Gal. 1.8 .

Christ was made so much more excellent then the Angels , in that he hath obtained a more exce●●ent name then they , Heb . 1.4 .

The world to come is not put into subjection unto the Angels , Heb . 2.5 .

Christ in his humane nature was for a space made inferiour unto them , that by the sufferings of death he might taste death for all men Heb . 2. , 9.

They are Gods hoste Gen 32.2 .

Their names are secret , Judg . 13.18 .

Their Power

They according unto occasions , have great power to inflict grievous punishments and crosses , Gen. 19.11 .

They can make infinite destruction when God sets them on , 2 King . 19.31 . Is. 37.36 . 2 Sam . 24.16 .

They excel in strength and fore shew wonderfull things , Ps. 103.20 . Rev. 8.9.10 .

Tryals .

Their countenance at sometime is very terrible , Judg . 13.6 .

We should not be rash before the Angels to speak or vow , Ec. 5.5

They did sometimes appear in dreams , and forewarn of things to come Matt . 20. Act. i0 3

They occasionally can heal diseases in troubled waters Iohn 5.4 .

Gods chariots are twenty thousand thousand Angels where God is in the midst of them , Ps. 68.16

After the resurrection we shal be as the Angels of God in heaven , Mat . 22 20.

When Christ commeth in the glory , then all his holy Angels wil accompany him , Mat . 25.31 .

Christ at his sufferings could have commanded more then ten legions of Angels , Mat . 26.35 .

Christs second comming shall be with a great shout , and with the voice of the Archangels , 1 Thes . 4.16 .

Christ shal shew himself from heaven with his mighty Angels , 2 Thes . 1.7 .

The Law was received by the ordinance of Angels , Acts 7.53 .

It was ordained by Angels in the hand of a Mediator , Gal. 3.19 .

The word spoken by them was stedfast , and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward , Heb . 2.1 .

Christ in no sort took their nature , but the seed of Abraham , Heb . 2.16

The Saints in this life are come to the fellowship & communion with innumerable Angels , Heb . 12.22 .

Angelicall tongues without love is nothing 1 Cor . 13.

What they are

They are Gods ministring spirits , terrible in action , Heb . 1.7 .

They are swift messengers betwixt heaven and earth , to comfort the faithful , Dan. 9.21 .

Offices on Earth

They are at all times ready to do good acceptable services , Gen. 16.7 , 8. Mat . 4.11 . Mat . 28.2 .

Occasionally , they comfort the Saints according unto their exigents , Gen. 21.17 . & 22.11

Sometimes they are set to stop us in our sinful courses against God Num . 22.12 , 35 ,

They sometime take notice of great offences to rebuke them , Iudg . 2 : 1 , 2.

At Gods command they can work miracles Iudg . 6.21 .

They are all ministring Spirits , sent forth to minister for their sakes who shall be heires of salvation , Heb . 1.14 .

They pitch round about them that fear him , to deliver them , Ps. 34.7 .

They scatter and persecute those whom the Lord is angry with , Ps. 35.5 , 6.

In extreme great dangers they have charge over the Saints , to keep them in all their wayes and to beare them in their hands , Psal . 91.10 , 11 , 12.

They do Gods commandements in obeying the voice of his word , Psal . 103.20 .

To reveal strangethings to come , Dan. 8 19.

Occasionally they delivered messages from Heaven , Luke 1.13 .

Sometimes they forewarn of dangers , Luke 2.13 .

They revealed to the shepheards the glad tydings of Christs incarnation , Luk . 2.11.15 .

They comforted the Disciples at Christs ascension , and so departed , Act. 1 , 11.

They have delivered the Saints , and so departed from them , Act. 12.7 , 10.

Their words upon earth were stedfast and firme and disobedience thereunto severely punished , Heb . 2.2 .

They perform speedy extraordinary employment at Gods appointment , Luke 16.22 .

Offices at Christs comming to Judgement .

They all accompany CHRIST in flamming fire , 2 Thess. 1.7 .

With a loud sound of trumpet they shall gather together the Elect from the foure winds , and from the one end of Heaven to the other , Matth . 24.21 .

They praise GOD continually , Rev. 4.11 .

FINIS .