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THE WATERING OF the OLIVE PLANT IN CHRISTS GARDEN .

OR A SHORT CATECHISM For the first Entrance of our Chelmesford Children : Enlarged by A three-fold Appendix

By JOHN FISK Pastour of the Church of Christ at Chelmesford in New-England .

Thy Children shall be like Olive-plants round about thy Table . Psal ▪ 128. 3.

Those that be planted in the House of the Lord shall flourish in the Courts of our God .

They shall still bring forth fruit in old Age &c :

Psal. 92. 13 , 14.

Printed by Samuel Green at CAMBRIDG in New-England . 1657.

To the Church & Congregation at Chelmsford , Grace & Peace , through Jesus Christ .

BEloved , What is here presented to Publick view is yours : for looking to the poor-Penman , as Relating to you : to the external moving Cause , as arising firstly & freely from you , to the End & use as centering in you , to the reason of the Publishing therof , as resting with you , and the care & costs , as to that end expended by you : It must not otherwise be determined but YOVRS . Which being so , you have saved me the labour , of prefacing on behalfe , either of this so necessary & fruitfull an exercise of Catechising , or of this present draught : or of publishing it . The present encumbrances of our new-begining you know to have declined me till of late , from the former , and mine own inabilities much more from the latter , as being rather desirous to have made use of some others labours that way , or at least-wise to have acted mine own feeble apprehensions in a more private manner amongst our selves . But God hath moved your minds , first to see , and seeing to cause , as it must be as it is . I shall add only a word or two touching use ; 1. The Scripture quotations in the margent , are so severed by those distinct marks as it is not hard to discern to which answer they pertayn 2. They are orderly set down ( for the generall ) as they relate to the several sentences or part●s in the answers . 3. Where more then one , are mentioned to the same purpose , it is not without special cause , and may serve for help of memory , when we may have occasion to branch out such a subject , into its particulars . 4. profitably you may reduce Promises to their proper heads in the Lords Prayer , and Dutyes or faylings to their proper places in the Decalogue . As for the annexing of these with the Doctrine of the Sacraments , by way of Appendix , It is because the same will more suit with such capacities as are allready entered , then such as are but in their enterance . I say no more but this , If now you & yours , ( as is hoped ) shall gain any Spiritual fruit by these poor weak Travells of mine , I have my desire : and no small encouragement , in the midst of many wilderness-discouragements . To His Blessing therefore I commit both you & yours , who is the God of all Blessing : and Rest

Yours in the Lord John Fiske . Chelmesford this 25 of 1. mo : 1657.
THE OLIVE-PLANT WATERED . An Introduction .

Q. WHO made thee , or gave a Job 33. 4. Psal. 100. 3. Isay 45. 11. Acts 17. 28. thee thy Bein● ?

Answ. GOD , the giver of Beings .

Quest. What is GOD ? b Nehe ▪ 9 6. Jer: 45. 12. & 27. 5. Pro: 16. 4. 1 Cor: 8. 6. Exod: 20. 11

Answ. The Maker , Preserver and Governour of all things .

Q. Are there not more Gods then one ?

A. No , there is but One GOD in c 1 Cor: 8. 4 , 6 Mat : 28. 19. 1 John 5. 7 three Persons ; the Father , Son , and Holy-Ghost .

Quest. Wherefore did He make , and doth He Preserve thee ?

Answ. To d d Psal: 119. 37 Psal. 100 ▪ 2 , 3. Josh. ●4 . 16 , 18 , Isay 1. 2. Serve Him .

Q. How oughtest thou to serve him ?

Answ. As e e Isay 8. 20. Deut: 10. 12. 13. He hath appointed in his Law .

Quest. Which is his Law ?

Answ. It is breifly (f) contained in Deut: 4. 13. ● Mat : 22. 40 the Ten Commandements .

Quest. Which are they ? Mat. 10. 17 , ●8 . Mark 10. ●9 .

A. God spake all these words &c : as in Exod. 20.

Q. Canst thou keep this Law ? James ▪ ● . 2. John 7. 19

A. No , (g) for in many things wee offend all .

Quest. What belongeth to the breach therof ?

Answ. The h h Pro: 3. 33. G●l. 3 10. Rom: 3. 8 ▪ 9. Curse of God , and eternal damnation .

Q What is then required to be known of thee that wouldest be saved ?

A. 1. My ● Rev: 3. 17. Mat : 9. 12. misery by nature . Eph 4. 18. Lam : 3. 39.

2 ▪ The means of my k k Acts 2. 36. 37. Joh. 17. 3 Rev: 3. 18. 19 Redemption , or Recovery . Psal. 49. 8. Gal. 4. 4 , 5 Hosea 13. 14. 1 Pet: 1. 18.

3 ▪ My l l Luke ▪ 1. 74 1 Tit: 2. 12. 1 Thes. 2. 12. Duty and thankfullnes required thereupon .

PART 1.

Q. ARt thou then miserable by Nature ?

Answ. Yes , in a m m Rev: 3. 17 Rom: 3. 16 most miserable condition .

Q. How , or in what respects ?

A In respect of n n Rom: 323. Rom: 5. 12. Sin , and punishment .

Quest. How in respect of Sin ?

Answ. In that I am by o o 2 Cor: 5. 14 ▪ Eph. 2. 1 , 5 Jude 12. nature dead in Sin .

Q. How many sorts of sin are there ?

A. Two , p p Psal. 51. 4 , 5. Tit: 1. 15 , 16 ▪ Original , & Actual .

Quest. What is Original Sin ?

Answ. The q q Ephes. 4. 22 ▪ Psal. 14. 1. Rom. 5. 10-19 . corruption of my Nature , accompanying the guilt of our first Parents transgression .

Quest. In what part is thy Nature corrupted ?

Answ. In r r Psal. 14. 3. Titus 1. 15 1 Thes. 5. 23 every part .

Quest. Doth it then reigne ?

Answ. Yes , s s Rom: 6. 12 & 6. 14. by Nature .

Q. What is then thy life by Nature ?

A. A t t Gen: 6. 5. Rom: 1. 29 Psal: 40. 12. multiplying of Actual sin .

Q. What is actual Sin ?

A. The u u Gen: 6. 12 Col: 3. 7. corruption of my Life .

Quest. How many sorts of actual sin are there ? w Mat : 15. 19 & 5. 28 , 32 , 34 Psal: 10. 4 , 7

Thoughts . Words . Deeds .

Quest. How art thou miserable in regard of pun●shment ?

A. In that I am x x Rom: 1. 32. Rom: 3. 19 Rom: 6. 23. John 3 36. worthy of Death

Q. What Death ?

A. Not only y y Rom: 6. 23. & 5. 12 & 7 ▪ 10. Mark 3. 22. Jude ● temporal , but eternal

Q. Is it enough to know this ?

A. No ; a a Rev: 3 , 18 Acts 2. 37. I must be humbled under it . 2 Chron. 36. 12. Dan. 5. 12.

Quest. How farr must thy humi●●ation reach ?

A. 1. To b b Dan: 4. 27. Psal. 51. 17. break me off from my Sin .

2. To c c Mat : 16 : 24 Mat : 13. 46 drive me out of my self .

3. To [d] make me see my need of a Saviour . Acts 9. 6. Mat : 9. 12.

PART 2.

Q. HOw must thou come to be saved ?

A. Only e e Acts 4. 12 Rom: 8. 2 , 3. by Jesus Christ

Quest. Who is Jesus Christ ?

Answ. The f f John 3. 16. 2 John 3 ▪ John 1 ▪ 2. Mat : 1. 23. 1 Tim: 3. 16 Eternal Son of God who is both God & man , in one Person

Q. Why was Christ Man ?

A. That g g Heb: 2. 9. Phil. 2. 8. He might dy for me .

Q. Why was Christ God ?

A. That h h Acts 20. 28 Heb: 9 , 14. by his Death , he might deliver me from death .

Q. Is He an alsufficient Saviour ?

A. Yes ; i i Mat : 9 , 28. Heb: 7 21. Acts 3. 22 , Heb ▪ 5. 5 , 6 Psal 2. 6. Ephe. 5. 23. He is an Alsufficient Mediatour , Prophet , Preist , King and Head to his Church .

Q. How hath he wrought for thee a perfect Salvation ?

A. By his k k Rom: 5. 19. Gal. 3. 13. Obedience & sufferings he hath satisfied Divine Iustice , Phil. 2. 8. Rō: 3. 25 ▪ 26. Heb: 9. 12 , 15 and purchased for us Reconciliation & Eternal Life .

Quest How by his sufferings ?

Ans. In l l Gal. 3. 13 Rom: 5. 9. 2 Cor: 5. 21. bearing the whole curse due to me for my sin .

Quest. How by his Obedience ?

Answ. In m m Heb: 10. 7. 8. 10. Rom: 4. 6. Mat : 5. 17. Esay 9. 6. doing the whole will of God for me .

Q. Is it enough to know this ?

A. No , n n John 5. 24. Acts 16. 31. John 10. 38. 2 Chron: 14. 11. but I must believe in Christ also .

Q. What meanest thou , when thou sayest , I must believe in Christ ?

A. That o o John 6 35 John 3. 15. 2 Chron: 14. 11. & 13. 18 I must Rest upon him alone for life and salvation .

Q. Doth not faith admit of degrees ?

A. Yes , p p Rom: 4. 19 , 20. Mat. 14 31 15. 28. Luke 17. 2. there is a weak , and a strong saith . 2 Thes 1. 3. Mat : 17. 20.

Quest. Can a weak Faith save ?

Yes ; q q Zach: 7. 50 Eph ▪ 2 ▪ 8. Rom. 4. 20. 15. 13. Col: 2 , 2. But a strong faith brings assurance , and comfort with it .

Q. What are the fruits of saving Faith ?

A. The two chief fruits are r r Rom: 3. 1. Gal: 2. 16 ▪ Acts 15. 9. & 26. 18.

1. Iustification . 2. Sanctification

Q. What is it to be Justified ?

A. To s s Rom: 4. 5. 7 be pardoned our Sins ; and accepted of God , as Righteous , in 2 Cor 5. 19 , 20. Rom. 5. 18 his Christ unto Life .

Q. What is it to be Sanctified ?

A. To s s Heb 9. 13. Heb: 1. 3. John 5. 21. 1 John 1. 9. Col: 3. 10 , Rom: 6. 4. be purged from our sins and quickned by the Grace of Christ , unto Newnes of life .

Quest How is Faith wrought ?

A. Outwardly t t Rom: 10. 17 John 17. 20. Gal. 5. 22. 1 Cor: 12. 3. by Gods Word : inwardly by his Spirit .

Q. How is Faith ( & Grace ) strengthned and increased ?

A. By the right use of the u u Acts 2. 42 Psal: 119. 93. Luke 17. 5 Rom: 4. 11. 1 Cor: 11. 17 Mat 28 ▪ 19 , 20 Word Prayer , Sacraments , and Fellowship .

Quest. How by the Word ?

A. By w w ● pet: 2. 1 , 3 Gal: 3. 2. Rev: 1. 3. ●sal : 1. 2 Mal: 3. 16. the due hearing of the Word ( preached ) Reading , Meditation and Conference .

Quest. What is Prayer ?

A. A x x 1 Sam. 1. 15 ●s●● : 25. 1 Ioh 16 23. 24 R● : ● . 26 , ●● 1 Thes: 5. 17 , 18 1 John 5. 14 pouring out of the Soul before God , ( or a lifting up of the Soul unto God ) in the name of Christ , by the help of his Spirit , in way of Petition , or Thanksgiving .

Q. Is not Confession also a part of Prayer ?

A. Not our y y Psal: 13 ● . 1 ● Ps●● . 65. 1● 2 1 King . 8. 33. 35. ●●a 51 3 4. 5 & ver 13 14. Confessions only but our Vows also , are to be made to God in Prayer , and either of them are meerly adjoyned to Petition , or Thanksgiving . Psal: 116. 2 , 11 , 14

Q. What Rule of direction have wee for Prayer ?

Answ. The same which Christ z z Mat : 6. 9 Luke 11. 12. taught us , saying , Our Father which art in Heaven &c :

Q. What is a Sacrament ?

A. A visible a a Acts 2. 36 , 37 Rom: 4. 11 Gen: 17. 11. 1 Cor: 10 2. 4. Mat : 26 26 , 28 Sign and Seal of the Covenant , or promise of Grace .

Quest. What is this Covenant ?

A. The Covenant b b Gen: 17 1 , 7 & 9. Exo. 6 , 7 Hosea 2. 13 Heb: 8. 10 Mat : 26. 28 & 28. 19 , 20 Col: 3 , 9 which God hath stricken with his faithfull people and their seed ; that they be his People and He their God .

Quest. How comes this Covenant to be made good to us ?

A. Only by Christ , c c Heb: 7. 22 & 9. 15 1 Tim: 2. 5 2 Cor: 1. 20. who is the Mediatour therof .

Q. How many Sacraments are there appointed us , whereby Christ and his benefits are signified & sealed to us ?

A. Two only now under the Gospel , namely d d Acts 2. 41 , 42. Mat : 28. 19. 1 Cor: 11. 23. 1 Cor: 12. 13 Baptism , and the Supper of the Lord .

Q. Why do we Baptise Infants , seing the Sacraments do serve to confirme and encrease Grace ?

Answ. Because e e Acts 2. 39. 2 Cor: 7. 14. the Children of Confederate Believers are under the promise of Grace , and within the Covenant

Quest. Why do we admit only grown persons to the Lords Supper ?

Answ. Because it signifies our f f John 6. 55 1 Cor: 11. 28 29 , 31. growth in Christ , and it is required in the Receiver , that there be an ability of discerning and judging how it is with himself that way .

Quest. What is that fellowship you spake of ?

A. That g g Acts 2. 42 47. 1 Cor: 10 16 , 17. 1 John 1. 3 , 7 1 Cor: 12. 13 27. Phil. 1. 5. holy Communion , which the Members of true visible Churches , are by the Bond of the Covenant , to exercise joyntly with God in Christ , and mutually one with another , according to the Rule of the Gospel .

Q. What is that Bond of the Covenant you named ?

A. That h h Mat : 16. 16 , 17. 2 Cor: 9 13. Heb: 10. 22. 25. Heb: 3. 1 , 6. & 4. 14 , 16. 2 Cor: 8. 5 Psal 133. 1. Neh : 10. 28 Hosea 2 23 Eph. 4. 16. holy profession which they make , ( according to the tenour of this Covenant ) of their giving up themselves and their seed to the Lord first , and then to his People ; to be his , and theirs in him for the promoting of his Honour & worship , & their mutual edification

Quest. Wherin lyeth the holy Communion they be joyntly to exercise towards God in Christ ?

Answ. In i i Heb: 10. 22 25. Psal. 73. 28 & 27. 4 Psa: 84. 2 & c : John 1. 12 Col: 2. 19 drawing neer unto , and enjoying of him through Faith , in his own wayes & Ordinances .

Quest. Wherin lyeth the Communion they profess to exercise mutually among themselves ?

A. In their k k 1 Cor: 12. 7 & 22. 1 Pet: 4. 10 Rom: 1. 11. 12 , 13. Colos. 2. 19 mutual participation of the benefit of the gifts and graces of each other .

Q. These being the outward meanes of our spiritual growth , Tell me now what is required to the due use of them ?

A. The l l 2 Cor: 3. 18 1 Cor: 12. 3 Rom: 8. 26 Mat : 18. 20 & 28. 20. presence and help of Gods Spirit .

Q. How may we know when our faith is true ?

A. 1 If it be m m Rom: 1. 16 17. wrought & encreased ( as hath been been shewed ) namely , in Gods wayes .

2. If it be in a heart truely humbled . 1 Pet: 5. 5.

3. If it be grounded upon a word Psal. 119. 19 & 42 Mat : 11. 28 , 29 of promise , and the free Grace of God in Christ testified therin .

4. If it be accompanied with an Acts 15. 9 2 Cor: 5. 17 Eph. 4. 23 ▪ 24 universal change .

Quest. How may we know , when we do grow in faith & grace ?

Answ. 1. If there be a n n 1 Pet: 2. 2. Luke 17. 5. Phil: 3. 13. Rev: 21. 6 l●vely desire and endeavour after growth

2. If there be a o o 2 Cor: 6. 17 2 Pet: 1. 4 1 John 5. 18. carefull separating from what hindereth .

3. If there be the p p Esay 4. 4. spirit of judgment , and of burning .

4. If there be a q q Phil: 2. 21 Mat : 6. 33 seeking mainly of the things of Christ .

5. If there be a r r 1 Cor: 11. 17 Phil ▪ 3. 13 Psal ▪ 92. 13 spiritual striving to do every duty better : and to gain by every Ordinance more .

6. If there be an s s Phil. 1. 9 ▪ 11 Col ▪ 1. 10 1 Thes. 4. 1. increasing and abounding more and more in all holy fruitfullness .

PART 3.

Q. WHerein lyeth the Duty , and thankfullness required ?

Answ. In t t ● T it : 2. 11 , 12 Luk. 1. 74 , 75 1 Pet ▪ 4. 1 , 2 leading a new & holy Life .

Q. Who leads this life ?

A. He who u u Tit. 2. 11 , 12 1 Thes. 4. 7 Phil: 2. 15 Acts 2● . 16 Rom: 6. 13 strives unfainedly and constantly , by the grace of Christ , to live , not only in no known S●n , but also in the neglect of no known Duty .

Q. What is the Root of a godly L●fe ?

A. True w w 1 Tim: 1. 5 Acts 15 : 9 Heb: 11 : 6 Gal: 2 : 20 Faith which worketh by Love .

Q. What is the Rule of a Godly life ?

Answ. The x x 2 Tim: 3. 1● 2 Pet: 1. 19 Ephe: 2. 20 Jam. 2. 8 , 12 Word of God , contained in the Old & New Testament , Sūmarily comprised in the Moral Law , or the Ten Commandements .

Q. What are the parts of a Godly life ?

A. 1 The avoyding of all y y Psal: 34. 12 , 14 Es●y 1. 16. 17 Eph: 4. 22 , 24 evill forbidden . 2 The doing of every duty Commanded .

Quest. What if through infirmitie , there be a stepping aside from the holy Rule in either of these particulars ?

A. We are to be carefull z z ●uke 13. 3 Ps●l : 32 tot : Psal: 5● . tot : Rev: ● . 5 & 16 Luke 17. 3 out of hand , to recouer our selves by Repentance .

Q. What is Repentance ?

A. The a a Act ● 26. 1● 20 & Act. 14 15 Jer: 31. 18 , 19 2 Cor: 7. 10 , 11 turning of the whole man from Sin , unto God .

Q. What are the Ends of a Godly life ?

A. The b b 2 Pet: 1. 5 , 10 Mat : 5. 16 Gal: 1. 13. 24 1 Pet: 3. 1 2 Thes: 1. 11 12 1 Cor: 10 31 ▪ making sure our own Calling and Election : with the spiritual good of others , and cheifly Gods Glory .

Q. To what end doth the Lord lay afflictions upon the godly in this life ?

A. For their c c Heb: 12. 10 Esay 27. 9 Profit , that they might be partakers of his Holines .

Quest. Are not the Saints then perfect in this life ?

A. There d d Luke 17. 10 Phil: 3 12 , 13 14 1 Pet: 5. 10 are none so perfect but they ought to endeavour dayly after more & more Settlement Solidity , Stability , and perfection in all Grace and Godlines .

AN APPENDIX First TOUCHING PRAYER

UPon what grounds call you the Lords Prayer , a Pattern Prayer ?

A. 1. Because a a Mat : 6. 9 Luke ▪ 11. 1 , 2 it was given to that end .

2. Because it yields Direction touching both the Matter , and the Manner , or Method of Prayer .

Q. What things are observable in this Prayer ?

A. 1. The Prayer it self .

2. The Illustration of it .

By 1. A Preface before it , in the words , ( Our Father which art in heaven

2. A conclusion afer it , in the word ( Amen .

Quest. What doth this Order and Method used by our Saviour in this Prayer teach us ?

Answ. Somthing required of us , The Preface

Both , in the time of Prayer ;

And also , before , and after Prayer .

Quest. What doth the Preface teach us to attend before Prayer ?

Answ. Two things .

1. The qualification of the person , A child by Adoption , as who hath b b Rom: 8. 15. Zach: 12. 10 God his Father .

2. The c c Psal: 10. 17. 2 Chron: 12. 14. preparation of the heart unto the Duty .

Q. When is the heart duely prepared for Prayer ?

A. When it comes unto it , with d d Gen: 18. 27 Psal: 2. 11. Eccl: 5. 1. James 1. 6 1 Tim: 2. 8 Mat : 5. 24 John 4. 23. due Reverence , Humility , Faith , Love and Charity : and with heavenlynes or Spiritualnes of mind .

Q. What help is here afforded herunto ?

A. We are here taught to look at God in prayer , as 1. A Father , in respect of his e e Esay 63. 16. Psal: 103. 13 tender Mercy and affection .

2. A heavenly-Father , as who is an f f Mat : 6. 32. 1 King ▪ 8. 27. R●v : 1. 8. Gen: 17. 1 Heb: 4. 13. 1 Tim: 1. 17. Infinite , Incomprehensible and Eternal Being , the Omnipotent , Omniscient , and onely wise God .

3. Our Father , g g 2 Cor: 6 16 18. as who is , what He thus is for us .

Quest. As touching the time of Praying , what doth the Brevity , & yet pithines of the Prayer it self teach ?

A. That our prayers be h h James 5. 16 Mat : 6. 7 , 8 Eccl ▪ 5. 1. Fervent and Sincere .

Quest. How many parts are there of ( this ) Prayer ?

A. Two , 1 Request ( to-deliver us Phil: 4. 6. from evill . 2 Thanksgiving , ( at-for thine is the Kingdom .

Q. What doth the Order & Method of The Order of the Pet: the matter presented in this prayer teach ?

Answ. Two things .

1 That we are as well i i Psal: 50. 15 Luke 17. 13 , 18. to be thankfull for , as we are to beg good things .

2 That both in our Requests and Thanksgivings , we are to preferr ,

1 The things of k k John 7. 18. God before our own . 2 Those of l l Phil: 2. 20 , publick before those of private concernment .

3 Spiritual m m Mat : 6. 33. blessings before temporal .

Quest. How many heads of Petition or Request are there ?

Answ. Six .

Quest. How may this Petitionary part be Sub-divided ?

Answ. Into two parts .

1 The Apprecatory : in the 4 first .

2 The Deprecatory : in the 2 last .

Q. What may this teach us ?

A. That the n n Phil 4. 6. Deprecation of evill is as warrantable , and needfull in p 〈◊〉 7 8. 13 & of● in the Ps●lms . its place , as is the Apprecation of good .

Q. What division would you make of the Apprecatory part ?

A. It doth contain Petitions for good things , as they concern , Firstly God . Secondly Man . And these in the first place respecting his spiritual life Secondly his temporal life . The things which belong unto his spiritual condition are considered as respecting ,

First the Grace of the Kingdom .

Secondly the Obedience required of man to the Lawes of the Kingdom , or Will of our King himself .

Q. What learn we hence in particular concerning the manner of Requesting good ●hings ?

Answ. 1. That the matter of these four several heads of petition have such a dependance each upon other , as the second is subordinate to the first ; the third to the second , and first ; and the fourth to the three foregoing petitions orderly .

2. That the former afford matter of argument to enforce the following .

3. That temporal good things are Mat : 26. 39 , 42. not to be begged , but conditionally .

Quest. What doth that Petition ( Hallowed be thy Name ) concern ? PET: 1.

A. The Glory of Gods great Name .

Q. What are we taught to beg in this petition in general ?

A. That o o Psal. 48. 10. & 115. 1. Ezek 36. 20 , 23. Exod: 9. 10. Neh 9. 10 Psal: 29. 2. Esay 29 23. Ezek: 20. 9 , 14. 22 , 44 God would so over-rule all things in the world as the Glory of his Name may be provided for .

Q. What in particular ?

A. 1. The p p 1 Pet: 3 , 15 Psal: 50 23. 2 Thes. 1. 10 12. 1 Pet: 2. 9 , 12. & 4. 10 11 , 14 , 16. enabling of us by his Grace , to become every way in our Times , instrumental of his Glory .

2. The q q Rom: 15. 8 , 9. 2 Sam: 7. 25 , 26 Psal. 79. 9. Rom: 11. 33 , 36. 2 The. 1. 9 fullfilling of the word of his promise to his Church & chosen ones : and of his threatnings against the enemies of his Name .

Psal. 75. 1. Esa. 63. 12 , 14. with 64. 12.

Quest. What graces are here to bee sought by prayer ?

Answ. Principally the r r Psal. 9. 10 , 11. Psal. 86. 11 , 12. Psal. 69. 9. & 36. knowledg , fear , and love of Gods Name .

Q. Confession being an adjunct of prayer , what evills do we learn here to be confessed ?

A. All our s s Jer: 48. 17. Psal: 44. 20. Mal. 3. 14. Psal: 40. 10. Jer: 10. 25 Exod: 20. 7 1 Tim: 6. 1 2 Sam: 12. 14. Rom: 2. 24 Rev: 2 , 13. Ignorance of Gods Name , forgetfulness of it , concealing of it , with the neglect of calling upon that his Name : and in a word all manner of our taking his name in vain .

Quest. What more ?

A. The t t 2 King . 19. 1 , 4. Psal: 119 136 , & 158. PET: 2. prophaning , abusing , or blaspheming of his Name by others

Quest. What doth the second head of Petitions teach us to ask of God in prayer ?

Answ The communication of u u Psal: 63. 1 , 2 , 3. Rom 14 17. 1 Cor: 1 ▪ 4 , 9. Luke 17 20 , 21. 1 Pet: 1. 8. Psal: 4. 6. Exod: 33. 15. Psal: 106. 4 , 5 Himself , Spirit & Grace , in the inward efficacy , and outward signal Testimonies of his special Presence & favour

Q. What more particularly ?

A. 1 The w w Psal: 69 ▪ 24 35. Rev: 11. 17 , 18. Psal. 68. 1 , 2. Rom: 6. 6. 1 John 3. 8. Rom: 16. 20 2 Tim: 2. 26. casting down of Satans kingdom , with all its props , be they persons or things .

2. The x x Psal 51. 18. Mat : 6. 33. Esay 62. 7. 2 Thes: 3. 1. Erecting of his own Kingdom in the world , where it is not , and the maintaining & increasing of it where it is : as concerns both Psal. 122. 6. Eph. 6. 18 , 19 Psal 51. 12 Esay 9. 7 Col: 2. 19. 1 Thes 3. 12. the inward grace , and outward administrations therof .

3. The y y Ruth 4. 11 with Ephe 6. 4. Gen: 18 : 19 1 Tim: 2. 2 Es● . 49 22 , 23 2 Kin. ●6 . 1 , 2 Psal. 80. 17. Esa. 19. 19 , 20 Dan: 12. 1. graunting and blessing such means as may advantage hereunto : Such as godly family nurture , civil Government , Schools of learning &c :

4. The z z Rev: 22. 20 ● Tim: 4 ▪ ●8 hastning the Kingdom of Glory .

Quest. What are the special Graces as concerns the Kingdom of God , that we are here to pray for ?

Answ. 1. The a a Mat : 13. 11. Mat : 11. 23. Ephe: 1. 17 , 18 , 19. enlightning our understandings to discern the misteries of the Kingdom .

2. A b b 〈◊〉 36. 26. Ps●l : 2. 12. 〈◊〉 : 5. 3. Teachable self-denying frame of heart to subject to the Government therof .

3. The use of c c Acts ●8 : 23 , 24. Heb ▪ 4. 2 John 4. 2●● Cor: 3. 18. Faith , Hope , and Love , with sincerity , as necessary to the enjoying of spiritual Communion with God , in the wayes and administrations therof .

4. Patience under the cross , which they d M●t : 5. 10 Mat : 16. 24 , that receive this Kingdom must expect

Q. What matter of confession is here presented unto us ?

A. The e e Rom. 7. 24. & 10. 3. Luke 19. 42. Corruption of our nature , and its fruits in the blindness Mat: 〈◊〉 . 58 Luke 16 14. 16. & 12. 32 J●mes 4. 6. John 3. 1 , 2 of the mind , in infidelity , pride , earthly-mindednes , slavish fear &c :

Q. What else may we here lament ?

Answ. The f f Psal: 79. 8. & 80. 12 , 13. & 79. 1. 2 Psal. ● . 1 , 2 , 3. ●am : 5. 8. 18. Psal: 14. 1 , 2 Mat : 23 , 13. & 15. 6 , 13. Col: 2. 20 , 23 2 Thes. 2. 4 , 7 Esay 63. 5. Mat : 9. 36 , 38 ▪ low estate of the Church , the insolency and prevalency of the common enemy , the atheism , impiety , and gross idolatry of the world with all the superstition , and humane inventions & corruptions crept into the Church : & any defect of present means of redress . 1 Tim. 6. 3 , 4 , 5. Jude 13 , 18 , 19

Quest. What doth the third head of PET: 3. petitions , in those words ( Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven ) teach us to sue for in prayer ? 1 Chron: ●● . 30. Num: 28. 4. Jo. 15. 4 , 5. Heb: 12. 28 Phil. 2. 12 , 13 Gal: 2. 20 Col: 1. 9 , 11 1 Cor: 15. 58 1 Pet 5. 10.

Answ. The [g] dayly fresh-supplies of all needfull grace , as to the enabling of us to both the doing and enduring Gods will , and the persevering therin , unto all well-pleasing to him

Q. What more particularly ?

A. 1. The h h Psal: 143. 8. 10. Psal. 119. 125 & 18. & 18. & 27. Psal: 86. 11. making known his will unto us , both what he would have us to do , and how to do it .

2. The i i Psal: 119. 10 11 , 15. ●0 . with 63 & 67. Hosea 6. 3. John ● . 30. John 7. 17. enclining of our hearts to attend diligently all due means , for the finding out what his will is with us and for the forming of them into the Psal: 119. 36. 100 , & 106. Gal: 4. 19. 1 Cor: 9. 27. obedience therof .

3 The k k 1 King . 13. 19. 20 , 21. Acts 21 , 14. subjecting our wills to his will , now once manifested . Ps. 40. 8 Mat. 7. 21. Joh. 5. 30. & 6. 38. Ro. 12. 1

4 The l l Psal: 119. 35 & 27. 11. & 5. 8. & 51. 11 12 : Phil. 1. 19 Mat : 28 20 assistance of his Spirit , to carry us an end our endeavours in that respect .

5 The m m 2 Cor 19. 5 Psal: 119. 39. & 134. Zech: 9. 8. taking the letts out of the way , whither such as are within , or such as are without us .

6 The n n Psal: 148. 8. Zech: 3. 2 Job 5. 12. disapointing their wills which are opposite to Gods will .

Quest. In what manner is Gods will to be done ?

Answ. In every part of it , concerning duties of either general or particular calling , doing or suffering what we are called to , according to the heavenly pattern before us .

Quest. But the holy Angels & spirits of the just ones in heaven , not being subject to sufferings , Wherin should we imitate 1 Pet: 2. 20. Deut: 5. 33 Ephe: 6. 6 Acts 2. 46 2 Cor: 9. 7 Psal: 119. 32. & 60. Phil: 2 , 14 Psal: 119 ▪ 6 1 Chrō : 28. 7 Gal: 6 ▪ 9 ▪ them ?

A. In doing or attending Gods will Sincerely , speedily , cheerfully , faithfully , constantly and unweariably .

Q. What Graces are we taught here especially to seek ?

Answ. A right o o Psa. 119. 128 & 97 Psa ▪ 18 21 , 23. Psal: 119. 32. Psal: 51. 12 2 Kin: 22. 19 esteem of Gods word & wayes : Love and delight in the same , an upright and enlarged heart or free spirit , with the hatred of every evill way , and tenderness of conscience .

Quest. What matter of confession , or lamentation is presented under this third head ?

Our p p 2 Cor: 3. ● Pro: 2. 14 , 15 Psal: 18 26 Jer: 4. 22 James 3. 15 2 Cor: 1. 12 2 Cor: 10. 5 , 6 2 Chron: 36 ▪ 16. natural impotency , frowardnes , and deadnes to that is good , the wisdom of the fresh , and carnall reasonings opposing , and the slight account of Gods word , ministers , and wayes .

Q. What other matter of this sort ?

A. The q q Psal: 32. 23 Jer: 17. 9 Pro: 26. 13 ▪ 16. Jer: 9. 10 Psal: 78 57 Mal: 1. 13 Luke ▪ 17. 10 1 John 3 , 4. guile , sloth , unchearfullnes , unfaithfullnes , and wearisomnes attending us , when we are about any good , with all the imperfection of our obedience , and all such our thoughts , speeches & actions , as suite not to the will of God .

Quest. What further matter of complaint this way ?

Answ. The r r 2 Tim: 3. 8. Rom: 10. 21 Titus 1. 16 2 Pet: 2. 2 Acts 19. 9. great hatred and opposition in the world , against the Truth , Will , and wayes of God . Acts 28. 22

Quest. What are we taught under that Fourth head of Petitions , ( Give us PET: 3. this day , our dayly bread ?

Answ. Gods s s Mat : 7. 11. Mat : 6. 32 Pro: 30. 8. Fatherly care & compassion , to the dayly supplying of us , with the outward necessaries and comforts of this life .

Q. What be they ?

A. Such as ; t t Gen: 28. 20 21 Col: 4. 14 Psal: 104. 14 , 15 , 16. Deut: 26. 2 3 John 2. Psal: 39. 13 Psal: 4. 8. & 147. 14 Acts 12. 5 Heb: 13. 23 Acts 16. 25 Food , Rayment , and Phisick : health & strength of body in the right use of them . Outward peace , safety & liberty , with the means therof : and the removal or prevention of what tends to the prejudice of the same .

Q. What more particularly are we taught here to pray for ?

A. 1. Such creature u u Deut. 28. 11 Psal: 37. 17 & 24 , 25 Psal ▪ 34. 9 , 10 , 19 & 36. 6 comforts as are needfull for the supportation , preservation or restauration of our outward man .

2. Such suitable w w Ruth 4. 15 Gen 24. 63 Pro: 19. 14. & ●1 10 Psal: 28. 3● Deut: 28 , 3. relations , or such suitablenes in relations , with such abilities , skill , faithfulnes on their parts , as may conduce to our outward comfort .

3. Such wholesom x x 1 Kings 10 8 , 9. Laws , Government , and order in Civil society Rom: 13. 4. 1 Tim: 2. 2 as conduce to a quiet & peacable life .

4. The enjoying a y y Exo: 20. 15 1 Cor: 3. 22 , 23. Rom. 8. 17 Civil , and religious right to our enjoyments .

5 The blessing of our honest labours Psal: 127. 1. Pro: 10. 22 Deut: 28. 1● . travells & endeavours , for the procuring of any of them .

Quest. Are there not more particulars of this nature ?

Answ. Yes , as 1. The z z 2 King . 2. 19. & 6. 1 , 2 Psal: 16. 5 , 6 Acts 17. 26. 1 Cor: 7. 20 Psal: 54. 4 1 Chron: 27. 33. supplying us with meet means , & advantages , in this respect , as a meet place of abode , meet imployments , meet assistance &c :

2. The a a Deut: 28. 4. Hag : 2. 6 2 Tim: 4. 4 blessing of all such our enjoyments , to our use .

Quest. What things are they , which do prejudice our outward life , and the comfort of it .

Answ. Sicknesses , b b Deu: 28. 20 to 44. ●sal : 91. 10 Hag : 2. 17 2 Tim: 3 , 1 , 3 Amos 4. 6 , 10 2. Chron: 15. 5 , 6 Mat : 24. 7 Ezek: 5. 17 and infirmityes of the body , outward casualtyes , and losses of the creature , unseasonable weather , strife and division amongst neighbours , the oppression , & unrighteousnes of such as we live with , publick disturbances in the Common-weal , or any of those judgments of the sword pestelence & famine .

Quest. What special graces are wee here taught to sue for ?

Answ. Confidence c c Psal: 37. 5 , 7 & ver: 34 Gen: 32. 10 in God , as relying upon his Fatherly Providence , a hopeful wayting Gods time and season , and humility , as willing to be beholding to him , for the least of his mercyes .

Quest. What other ?

A. Sobriety , and d d 1 Pet: 5. 8 Phil: 4. 5 , 11 Rom: 12. 15 & 15. 3. moderation in the pursuit & use of these things ; contentation with our present portion and a Sympathy with the Saints , in their outward condition .

Q. What portion of these outward things are we to esteem the fittest for u● ?

A. 1. That which the wisdom of our e e Mat : 7. 11 heavenly-Father carves out unto us .

2. That which f f Pro: 30. 8. 9 exposeth us least to tempation .

3. That which is g g Deu: 28. 47 Mat : 6. 33● 1 Pet: 4. 10 , 12. neerest suited to the measure of grace communicated : and is most advantagious to our communion with God ; and to our spiritual growth .

Q. What evills are we taught here to confess ?

Answ. 1. Carnal h h 2 Cor: 1. 9 Psal: 146. 3 & 20. 7 Mark 10. 24 confidence , whether in our selves , or in any creature .

2. Carking i i Heb: 13. 5 Mat : 6. 25 , 26 1 Tim: 6. 9 1 Thes: 4. 6 care , and distrust of Gods Providence , with the sinfull fruits thereof .

3. Discontent , and k k Exo: 16. 2 , 3 Num: 11. 4 , 5 Psa: 78. 28 , 29 murmuring at our present condition .

4. Envying l l Pro: 3. 31 Psal: 37. 1 , 7 at the prosperity of others .

5. All m m Pro: 18. 9 & 19. 15 2 Thes: 3. 10 John 6. 12 Mat : 24. 38 Pro: 21. 17 & 23. 30 Amos 6. 6 idlenes , improvidence intemperancy , and luxury , sinfull ambition , and selvishnes , and incompassionatnes . Rom: 13. 13. Jer: 45. 5. Phil. 2. 21. 2 Tim: 3. 2. Mat : 25. 42 , 45.

Quest. What are we to deprecate , or PET: 5. to pray against under the two following heads of petition ?

A. All the n n Hosea 14. ● evill of sin : Both the guilt & punishment of sin ; as respecting the time past , ( under the 5. ᵗ head ) and the prevailing of remaining corruption , together with the causes , or means conducing to the committing of sin : respecting time to come , ( under the sixt & last head of petitions .

Quest. What may we conceive , we are taught hence ?

A. 1. That o o Rom: 2. 23 Esay 59. 2 Jer: 5. 25 the due care of Gods glory , of our communion w●th God , & even of enjoying the comfort of our dayly bread ; doeth enflame in a child of God , a sincere desire of the taking away of sin , as the great lett therof .

2. That p p Psal: 51. 9. 10 & 79. 8 , 9 we as well do seek of God , to be kept from sin for the time to come , as to be pardoned our sin past .

3. That q q Psal: 32. 3 , 4 , 5 with 2 Sam: 11 , & 12 Psal: 39. 8 & 41. 4 1 John 1. 9 Psal: 85 2 , 8 the neglect of sueing out a pardon , for sin already committed ; makes way for us , to be delivered up of God , to the committing of yet more sin .

Q. What then more particularly are we taught to pray under the fift head ?

A. 1. The r r Psal: 130. 3 , 4 & 32. 1 , 2 Rom: 4. 6 Psal: 51. 1 , 2 Psal: 25. 7 not-imputing to us , our sins : but contrariwise the imputing & applying the Righteousnes of Christ to us to our justification .

2. The s s Psal: 51. 7 , 12 & 14 Psal: 25. 7 Joel 2. 14 Ro● : 8 , 15 Col: 2 2 Ephe: 1. 7 not leaving us under darknes , & doubt in this respect ; but the clearing up unto our soules , his acceptance of us in his Christ through the freenes , & riches of his grace .

3. The t t Psal: 103. 8 , 12. & 69. 16 , 17 & 38. 1 Heb: 12 ▪ 6 not deserting of us in time of affliction , or of his frowning dispensations : but the so appearing Psal: 13. 1 Es●y 63. 9 Cant: 3. 10 E●ay 38. 17 Hos. 14. 4 , 7 unto us in the same , ( as in all the ordinances of his Grace : ) as we may perceive his Fatherly-love to us therin

4. The not u u Dan: 9. 19 1 Kings 8. 49 50 1 Joh: 2. 1 Psal: 40. 11 , 12 with 16 , 17 Ephe: 1 : 7 , 14 with 4 : 30 deferring , but hastning the full execution of that gracious sentence of absolution pronounced in our justification .

Quest. Why is this added ( as we forgive them that trespass against us ?

Answ. To shew that w w Mat : 5 : 7 Mat : 6 : 14 Mat : 5 : 44 , 45 Mat : 18 : 21 to 35 Ephe: 4 : 31 such ( as in whom this holy disposition is found ) may with the more confidence urge , & expect , the obtaining forgivenes at Gods hands .

Quest. How farr forth should wee forgive others ?

Answ. 1. So farr forth as x x Mat : 18. 2● 22 with Mark 2. 7 the offence is an injury to us .

2. So far forth as y y Mat : 18 : 15 , 21 Luke 17 : 3 , 4 1 Cor: 10 : 31 1 Cor: 8 : 9 , 13 1 Cor: 6 : 1 , 4 1 Tim. 2 : 2 the glory of Gods Name , their own spiritual good , and the due preservation of our own right , in a way of righteousnes & charity , may be regularly provided for .

Quest. What graces are we taught then to beg for , under this head of petition ?

A. Repentance z z 1 Kings 8 46 : 48 and humiliation for sin , springing from the true Rom: : 5 : 1 : knowledge of our selves , & sin ; & of Christ , and him crucifyed : and peace , flowing from the application of remission .

Q. What other ?

A. The a a Rom: 8 : 15 Zech: 12 : 12 Rom: 14 : 17 Psal: 18. 25 spirit of Adoption , joy in the Holy ghost , with mercifulnes and readines to forgive others .

Quest. What are the speciall sins to be lamented ?

Answ. Impenitency b b Rom: 2 : 5 〈…〉 e : 4 : 19 〈◊〉 : 32 : 2 hardnes of heart , benūmednes of conscience , with Guile in the matter of confession and Repentance .

Quest. What evils else ?

Answ. Carnal Job 12 : 6 Deut: 29. 19 Lam : 3 : 18 1 Tim: 2. 8 Rom: 12. 17 , 19. security , doubting of Gods mercy , implacablenes , or backwardnes to forgive , & forget injuries : Hatred & desire of Revenge .

Quest. What are we taught particularly to deprecate vnder the sixt head , in PET: 6. these words ( lead vs not into temptation , but deliver us from evill ?

Answ 1. Gods d d Rom: 1 : 24 2 Sam: 24 : 1 2 Chrō : 15 : 2 Psal: 27 : 9 Hosea 5 : 6 anger , in the sad effects thereof , in his leaving or forsaking of us .

2. The e e Mich: 7 : 18 19 power or strength of our own corruptions , and what ever Rom: 13. 14 Psal: 19. 13. Psal: 63. 1 Esay 6. 5 Psal: 120. 5. Mat : 26. 41 tends to the feeding , or exciting of the same . Psal. 39. 1 , 2. Jam : 1. 14 , 15.

3. The f f 2 Pet: 2. 9 , 10. 1 Tim: 6. 9 prevailing provocations and flateries ( or threats ) of the world .

4. The g g Rom. 16. 20 Ephe: 6. 11 , 12 , 18. suggestions & temptations of the Devil , and the prevayling of the same .

5. Unsanctified h h Pro: 13 9. 1 Cor: 10. 13 Dan: 8. 10. 18 Psal: 69. 22 afflictions , of what kind so ever , yea & unsanctified prosperity too .

6. Spiritual i i 2 Cor: 2. 8 , 11. Jude 24. Luke 8. 13 defection , or apostacy from the truth of God in our judgments , or from the way of God in our practise , as the effect of any of these .

Quest. What Graces are we taught particularly to beg ?

Answ. The k k Psal: 80. 18 Psal: 119. 36 37 , 88. Psal: 68. 28 2 Tim: 4. 18. 1 Pet: 5. 10 Eph. 6. 11 , 18 quickning Grace of Gods Spirit , all strengthning and supporting grace : with all the severall peices of the spiritual Armour .

Quest. What more ?

Answ. His blessing l l Esa 27. 9 Psal: 133. 3 Gal: 6. 1. 1 Cor: 5. 5 Col: 4 , 12. of all good means for the mortifying of corruption repressing of temptation , strengthning of Faith , and the helping forward our recovery , when fallen : and our standing , and perseverance , when recovered .

Quest. What else is here sough ?

Answer . The m m 1 Joh: 5. 4. 1 Cor: 15. 57 Rev: 2. 7 , 17 , 26. Rev: 3. 5 , 12 , 21. Rom: 8. 37. f●nal conquest and victory , over all our spirituall enemies through the grace of Christ .

Quest. What ●●●lis are we taught here to lament ?

A●●w . 1. What ever sin may provoke God , to give us over to be tempted .

2. What ever miscariages may encourage the Adversary , and so lay us open to his Te●pta●●ons

3 Such evill● , as may occasion the Lord to withdraw himself , in time of temptation .

Q. What may be some of the specials that may provoke the Lord , to suffer us to be tempted ?

A Carnal n n Luke 21. 34 36. Mat : 26. 33. 35 2 Thes. 2. 11 , 12. Gal. 5. 13. 2 Tim: 3. 2. & 5. Luk. 22 55 , 56 2 Tim: 4. 10. with Mat : 13 20 , 21 security , Self confidence , unprofitableness under Ordinances , the abuse of our christian liberty , sinfull self love , Formality in Gods Worship , and a careless rushing upon a temptation , with the favouring any one sin in our selves .

Q. What are they by which the Adversary is encouraged ?

A. As the o o 2 Pet: 2. 13 with 19. dallying with any sin gives him boldness ; or the suffering of James 1. 14 with Gal. 3. 24. James 4. 7 , 8. 2 Sam 11. 1 , 2 1 Tim: 5. 12. 13. Eccl. 2. 1. with 1 King : 11. 1 4. Psal. 39. 1 2. any unmortified lust : So in special , the neglect of Gods Ordinances , idlenes & ne●ligence in our callings , the delighting in carnal mirth , and pleasures , vain company , needless solitarynes , and slavish fear & cowardice ; with many such like . Eccl 4. 12. 1 Pet: 5. 8 , 9.

Quest. What specialls are there , causing Gods withdrawment of his Grace in time of Temptation ?

Answ. The p p James 1. 6. 7. Job 22. 21 Pro: 13. 4 , with 1 Sam: 13. 8 , 9 Pro: 3. 11 Ephe: 4. 27 Esay 30. 1 , 2. wavering of our Faith , strangenes towards God , spiritual sloth & carelesness , impatiency of spirit , a growing soon weary of affliction , a giving way unto the Temptation , the use of indirect means in any case , and the like .

Quest. What reasons have you why The Doxologie . you do take these words , [ For thine is the Kingdom , the Power and the Glory , for ever , ] to point out the thanksgiving and so a direction for the special matter and manner of that part of prayer ?

Answ. 1. Because , Thanks-giving being a part of prayer , must have some place , in this so perfect a Pattern .

2. Because , in other platforms indited by the Spirit of God , we find q q Psal: 54 56 57 59 & 61 thanks-giving ( sometimes ) to close the same . 3. Because , the [ ● ] r Phil: 4. 6 Col: 4 2 express Rule requires the joyning thanksgiving with petition .

4. Because , this very form of words s Rev ▪ ● . 1 ● , 17 Rev: 12. 10 & 19. 1 Jude 24 , 25 & in special 1 Chron: 29. 12 , 13 is mentioned in other Scriptures , by way of Thanksgiving .

Quest What direction have we here touching such good things in particular , as it behoveth us to mention & record , in our thanksgivings ?

Answ. To attend the t t 1 Thes. 5. 17 18. matter of Psal: 71 , 14 , 16. Esa. 26. 13 1 Chron: 16. 4. the several heads of Petition , and so to look at the same good things , as we are to beg ; as the same we are to be thankfull for . As the causall conjunction [ For ] seemes to point out .

Q. Wherin lyeth the force of that expression [ For ] ?

A. It seemeth to denote this reason why we should depend upon God in prayer , for all and every , the severall good things before specified : Namely because , that of God doth appear in each of them ( enjoyed ) as which ought to be , by the enjoyer , acknowledged to his own prayse .

Quest. Where have you any instances of any part of the matter ; under the first head of petitions , acknowledged by way of thankfullnes ?

A. In Psal. 145. 5 , to 21. & 115. 1. PET. 1.

Quest. Where find you instances of the matter , under the second head , to this purpose ?

Answ. In Psal. 146. vers 1. with 7 , PET: 2. to 10. Psal: 14● . 1 , 2 , 3. Psal: 135. & 136 Psal. 97. & 98. & 99.

Q. Where observe you any part of the matter of the third , mentioned to Gods prayse ?

A. In Psal. 147. 18 , 20. Psal 132. PET: 3. 15. 1 Thes: 1 , 2. 2 Thes: 1. 3. Psal 66. 8 , 9. 2 Cor: 9. 13.

Q. Where in holy Scripture do you read , of any instances of this nature , relating to the fourth head ?

A. In Psal: 147. 7. & 12 , 13 , 14. PET: 4. Psal: 68. 19. Psal: 34. 3. Deut: 8 10 , 18

Q. Where are there instances of like sort , pertaining to the fift head ? PET: 5.

A. In Psal: 103. 3 , 8 , 12 &c : & 85. 2 , 3

Q. Where can you direct me to any instance , to the same effect , belonging to the sixt & last head of petitions ?

Answ. In Psal: 34. 19 , 20. Psal: 33. 18 PET: 6. 20. Psal: 30 11. 2 Tim: 4. 17 , 18.

Quest. Is it not sufficient unto true thankfullnes , barely to mention before God such of these good things , as we profess our selves thankfull for ?

A. No , for the formal cause , and life of our thanksgivings seemeth ( by our Saviours direction ●ere ) to ly rather in the feeling and affectionate acknowledgment of that , of the Eternal Kingdom , and Power and Glory , of God ; which is exercised about , and declared in and by , any the said good things , and the graunting & continuing of them .

Q. What may we be then directed to , in those words . ( Thine is the Kingdom

A. If not alwayes explicitly , yet implicitly at least , to affect our hearts thankfully , with those Divine Attributes which shine in such a thing . The Psal: 92 2 ▪ ibid 4. Supream influence of Divine Providence in ordering ought concerning it , Psal: 94. ● . and the freenes of Gods Grace in conferring it .

Q. Is there ought else , wherwith we should affect our hearts herin ?

Answ. The fullnes of the Lords Psal: 95. 3. 7 right , and Soveraignty over us , now interested in such a good thing , or possessed Psal: 115 , 1 , 2 3. of it . The subjection of all such Psal: 114. 3 , 8 instruments to him , as would have withstood it , and dependance of ought Psal: 148. tot what ever concurred instrumentally to Psal: 93. tot : the effecting of it , upon Him : And Lastly , but not leastly , the Kingly Mediatourship of Christ , in the conveyance of this grace of the Covenant unto us .

Quest. What are we taught in those words , ( and the Power ? )

Answ The hearty-acknowledgment of such a good thing , as we would express our thankfulnes for :

1. As an effect of that Power in Rev: 19. 6. Psal: 111. 6 & 145. 3 , 4 Gen: 17. 1. God , which is Infinite & unsearchable , or of that God , which is Omnipotent or Alsufficient .

2. As it is , not only wrought , but Psal: 79 : 8● Psal: 59. 16 Ephe: 1. 10 applyed also & continued to us , by the said Power of God .

3. As wherby also the means , or Psal: 145. 11. 1 Pet: 1. 5 Psal: 66. 3. 7. second causes conducing ought therunto are & were enabled , to reach their ends , and impediments removed .

4. As whe by we enjoy the blessing Ephe: 3. 20. of it , and are therupon the more Psal: 68. 34 , 37. fitted and enabled , to the service of our God .

Quest. What learn you from those words [ And the Glory ? ]

Answ. That what ever Divine perfection , Ephe: 2. 12. Psal: 145. 5 , 10 , 11. 2 Thes. 1. 9. ●sal : 111. 3 Rom: 9. 22 , 23. Psal: 96. 8. Psal: 105. 1 , 3 such a thing doth speak the glory of , be taken notice of by us , & be acknowledged in such wise ; as both our hearts be lifted , in the exalting the whole Glory of Gods great & Glorious Name : and others be provoked also to set forth , and to be affected with , the Glory of God .

Q. What gather we from those words [ For ever & ever ? ]

A. As an acknowledgment of God as the same JEHOVAH , from everlasting M●l ▪ 3. 6. Heb: 13. 8. Rev: 1. 8. 1 Chron: 29 14 , 16. to everlasting , and that we yet owe our selves , and all we are & have unto Him : So an avowing , or ingaging our selves , and what we have Gen: 28. 20. 21. unto him through his grace for the future .

Quest. What is the force of that The Conclusion . Conclusive particle [ Amen . ]

A ▪ It is an expression , wherby wee both profess that we do & will ( through Grace look after our prayers : And Psal: 85. 8. 1 Cor: 14. 16 2 Cor: 1. 20. 1 ●et : 4. 1● . Rev: 3. 14. do testify as the fervent desire , so the thankfull perswasion of our hearts , of Gods hearing , & accepting our prayers , in and through Him , who is of all his promisses ( wherof this prayer is a Summary Store-house ) the AMEN .

APPENDIX Appendix 2. Second TOUCHING the NATURE Of the two Sacraments And use of the two Sacraments of the GOSPEL .

WHat necessity is there of opening First in General . the Doctrine and use of the two Sacraments of the Gospel ?

Answ. 1. To remove Ignorance .

2. To prevent Superstition .

3. To redress much unpreparation touching them .

Quest. Wherin do the two Sacraments of the Gospel ; Baptism , and the Lords Supper , and those two of the Law Circumcision & the Passeover ag●et ?

Answ. In a a 1 Cor: 10. 1 2 , 4. Rom. 4. 11. 1 Cor: 5. 7. Substance of signification : the same Christ , Righteousnes Grace , Life , sealed up in both .

Quest. Wherin do they differ ?

A. As in other respects , so in their b b Gen: 17. 11 with Mat : 3. 11. Mat : 26. 19 with ver: 26 , 27 Mat : 28. 19. 20. Heb: 2. 2. with 10. 28 , 29. Elements of resemblance Duration and manner of signification , and Operation : Those of the Gospel being more Cleer , powerful , extensive , and for continuance .

Quest. Wherin do Baptism , and the Supper agree ?

A. As in some other respects , so in c c Rom: 4. 11 1 Cor: 1. 30 Rom: 6. 3 , 6 with 1 Cor: 10. 16. Representing , exhibiting & sealing the same grace of the Covenant , the same Christ , the same benefits by Christ

Q. Wherin do they differ ?

A. 1. In their d d Acts 2. 41. 42. Order , Baptism preceds , the Supper follows .

2. In their e e Ephe: 4. 5. with 1 Cor: 11. 26. T●me , Baptism once , the Supper oft administred .

3. In their f f Mat : 3. 11. with 1 Cor: 11 23. 25. Elements , water belongs to Baptism , bread & wine to the Supper .

4. In their g g Acts 2 , 38 , 39. with 1 Cor: 11 , 28 , 29 , 31 Subject , Baptism includes even Infants , the Supper belongs to grown persons , in whom is some settlement of judgment , & scundnes of affection .

5. In their h h Gal: 3. 27. with Rev: 3 , 20. Use , Baptism doth point out a Being in Christ , and in the Covenant : The Supper , a continuance and growth therin .

Quest. What considerations doth the outward matter of the Elements offer to us ?

Answ. These two especially .

1. The Senciblenes of them , pointing out the Wisdom & Love of Christ , in applying himself to divers sences at once ; the more familiarly to convey the Savour of himself to us .

2. The i i 1 Cor: 2. 5. & 14. Simplicity of them , as which be more generally , and easily attainable , and more safe & intire from carnal sensuallity & pomp .

Quest. What is the formal excellency of these Ordinances , or wherin doth it consist ?

A. In the due k k Mat : 3. 11 Rom: 6. 3. 4 1 Cor: 11. 24 appropriation , of the outward Elements & signes to , and their union with the grace signified

Q. What is the general end , and use of these two Seals ?

Answ. The Sealing or ratifying the whole Covenant : The promisory part on Gods part to us ward : the restipulatory or repromisory part therof on our parts to God-ward . In sum , That He will be our l l Gen: 17. 1 , 10. God , and we will be ( through the Grace of the Covenant ) his people .

Q. What is the subordinate end ?

A. The m m Gen: 17. 13 1 Cor: 10. 16 , 17. profession of our faith and charity .

Q. Wherin doth the Lord assure us thereby , that he will be our God ?

A. In exhibiting his n n Rom: 8. 32 2 Cor: 1. 20. Christ unto us , with all his benefits , in all their fulnes : and in all the dimensions , measures , & treasures , of breeding , or nourishing grace .

Q. We having thus looked into the Constitution of these Sacraments , Let us see what pertayns to the due Celebration of them in general ?

A. A o o Heb: 5. 4 Ephe: 3 , 2 , 4. 1 Tim: 3. 2 Esay 52. 11. Hag : 2. 12. Psal: 50. 21. Exod: 12 4● Mat : 3. 11. 1 Cor: 11. 24 28. Minister , & people duely qualified , and the Sacramental acts duely attended , according to Christs institution .

Q. Whose place doth the Minister sustein in these acts ?

Answ. The place of Christs p p 2 Cor: 5. 20 1 Cor. 4. 1. Embassadour , and the Steward of the Mysteries of God .

Quest. What be those Sacramentall acts , and what is their use ?

Answ. Washing q q Mat : 3. 5 Mat : 26. 26 , 27. or sprinkling breaking , pouring forth , distributing , taking , eating , drinking , &c : which serve to set forth the application and reception of the Grace represented under the Elements .

Quest. Why use you Baptism , in In particular the first place ?

A. Not only q q Mat : 21. 25 Exod: 12. 48 Col: 2. 11 , 12 because it was Of Baptism . first ordayned ( as was also Circumcision , to which it answers in substance of resemblance ) But because in order of nature , our planting or ingraffing into Christ , and our begetting , breeding & Rom: 11 , 17. Psal: 1. 3. Psal: 87. 5 , 6 bringing forth of the womb of the Church , do precede our nourishment and growth therin .

Q. What is the Parents duty , in respect of the Infant to be Baptised ?

A. To r r Mat : 23. 28 Mat : 19. 13. Psal: 51. 4. 2 Sam: 12. 16 23. present it to the Lord in this Ordinance of his in due season , in the face of the publike Assembly : And in the due consideration of the woefull pollution of nature , conveyed by them unto it , to commiserate it in Exod: 20. 6. Gen: 17 7. their souls , mourn & sign for it , and to revive their faith in the Covenant , as touching their seed .

Quest. Is this all ?

Answ. Further , they are to s s Mat : 3. 11. 1 Cor: 7. 17. Ephes: 2. 11 , 12. Ephe: 6. 4. joyn with the Church in humble confession of its original guilt , Supplication for the inward & spiritual washing , and thanks-giving for such a means of strengthning their faith , as touching Gods good-will toward● it : and so to give it up unto the Lord , and to his people in him , devoting it to his service , & engaging the bringing it up to him , and for him .

Q. What is the Churches duty ?

A. As each one for his part , to call to mind , the grace of t t 1 Pet: 3. 21. Mark 16. 16 1 Cor: 15. 29 Gal: 3. 27. Rom: 6. 3. Mat : 28 , 19 Baptism , formerly offered to him , to abase himself in the sense of the former breach of his engagement , and Reverently to attend this Ordinance , improving the remembrance of his own Baptism to his own spiritual advantage : So all of them joyntly , by humble confession , prayer , and thanks-giving to look up unto God for the Infant ( or who other ) presented to Baptism .

Quest. What is the Ministers duty ?

Answ. As to understand so to teach 2 Cor: 3. 6. Mat : 28. 27. Exod: 40. 9 Mat : 3. 11. 1 Tim: 4. 4. & 3. 15. the doctrine & use of this Ordinance , and in a grave , holy sort to dispence the same , according to the Institution , with prayer , and thanks-giving .

Quest How can Infants be conceived capable of Baptism ?

A. As well , as of u u Col: 2. 11 , 12. with 1 Cor. 7. 14. 1 Pet: 3. 21. Deut: 30. 6 Ephe: 2. 5. Circumcision of old . And to be Baptised , or Circumci●ed , outwardly , or inwardly , no external action of the receiver is necessarily pre-required , he being properly rather a patient therin : and also there being no word in the new Testament , Gen: 17. 11 , 12. which makes void that former appointment of God , of setting the initiating Seal of the Covenant upon such .

Quest. To what use serves it ?

A. To w w Gal: 6. 10 1 Cor: 12. 13 John 15 : 2 Rom: 4. 11 Gen: 17. 11. Heb: 12. 25 Signify , and seal , its visible relation to Christ his body the Church ; and unto Christ himself , the head of his Church , by vertue of the Covenant : and consequently its visible interest , in the Priviledges of the Covenant , & its obligation to the termes● and conditions of it .

Quest. What things are there properly Of the Lords Supper . considerable in the Lords Supper ?

Answ. Principally . 1. The outward Elements and actions .

2. The inward distinct grace .

3. The special end of it .

Quest. Why are here two distinct Elements , and in Baptism but one ?

A. Because , this Ordinance tends to x x Esay 4. 16 Psal: 104. 15. Judg: 19. 19 Rom: 14. 21. set forth the full nourishment of the soul : and this neither bread , nor wine apart would do , the one being the staff of Life , the other the cherisher of the spirits .

Quest. What are we to observe , as touching the outward acts of the Supper ?

A. The acts on the Ministers part and on the receivers .

Q. What are the acts on the Ministers part ?

A. These four . To y y Luke 22. 10. 20. 1 Cor: 11. 23 24 : Take , To Bless , To Break or poure out , and to deliver forth the Elements in the Name of Christ .

Q. What do these actions import ?

A. The setting of Christ apart for suffering , and death and suffering of Acts 2. 23 , 36 1 Cor: 21. 26 John 6. 51 Christ accordingly , and the free communication of the benefits therof to so many as do receive him .

Quest. Whence is it , that from Christ is our spiritual support , and strength in grace , as well as our first being in grace ?

Answ. From hence , that He is appointed a Heb: 9. 15 1 ●●n : 2. 5. 2 Cor: 1. 20 Col: 3. 11 C●● : 2 , 10. John 10. 10. & hath undertaken to be the alone Mediatour of the Covenant , and so the All in all of the souls-happines .

Quest. How is Christ propounded to us in the Supper , as the soul-nourishment ?

Answ. As the same b b 1 Cor: 11. 24 1 Cor: 10 : 16 stands in relation to the word of promise , wherin Christ is made the souls own , to feed her

Quest. Wherin doth the Sacramentall nourishment stand ?

A. In all c c 2 Pet: 1. 3. Psal: 84. 11 & 37. 4 & 92 12 , 13 , 14. Hos: 14. 5. 8 3 John 2 John 1 : 17 : & 17. 11 Esay 63. 3 , 4. Ephe: 4. 16 Psal: 73. 26 1 Cor: 15. 58. manner of Spiritual supply , to any of the wants of the soul as concerns its health , growth , stability or fruitfulnes in grace .

Quest. What do those acts of the receiver , in taking , eating & drinking , the Elements set forth ?

Answ. How Faith-Sacramental d d Esay 1. 29. Luke 5. 1● Esay 25. 6 , 7 , 3. Psal: 118. 24. Esa. 55. 2 apprehends & applies Christ , al-along to the soules spiritual nourishment : For it consenting to the word of Gods Tit: 1. 15. Rev: 3. 16. Jer: 2. 13 : promise & tender , & submitting in obedience to his command , does lay hold upon & improue Christ , to all needful supplies of Grace , spiritual strength , & life , and gathers out the sweetnes and comfort of all .

Quest. What is the end & use of the Supper ?

Answ. 1. To confirm e e John 10. 9 & 15. 4. Heb: 9. 16. the Promise , concerning nourishment and growth by Christ , to the experience of the believing soul , depending alone upon Christ , and his grace for the same

2. To f f Col: 2. 20 2 Cor: 5. 14 , 15. ● Cor: 11. 16 engage the soul , both to depend constantly & confidently upon Christ to that end for the future and to improve all back again unto Christ , and his Honour .

APPENDIX third TOUCHING OBEDIENCE Appendix 3. of the Decalogue . And the Rule thereof .

WE having ( in part ) discovered what God will do for us : Now let us hear what Hee requireth of us ?

Answ. Obedience unto a a Psal: 40. 8. Psal: 143. 10. Mat : 7. 21. his Will Revealed .

Q. Where is Gods Will made known ?

Answ. In the b b Mat : 22. 40. 2 Tim: 3. 16. 17. holy Scriptures , of the Prophets and Apostles , whereby the Moral-Law ( which is an Abbreviat of Gods Will ) is in the several parts of it fully explained .

Quest. What is the Moral-Law ?

Answ. It is that c c Psa: 19. 7 , 10 Exod. 16. & 17. 1. & 19. 2 & 19. 9 with Exod: 20. 1-Eccl : 12. 13 1 Cor: 10. 2. 3 & Ex : 31. 18 full , perfect & unchangable Rule , which the Lord himself gave & uttered , as his last will , unto his people in the wildernes , prescribing the whole duty of thankfullnes and obedience ; which the Lords redeemed ones in Covenant with Him , be obliged unto .

Q. How many things do you observe in it , as you have it expressed in Exod: 20.

Answ. Two things .

1. The Preface , verse 1 , 2.

2. The Commandements themselves to verse 17.

Quest. Whereto serves the Preface ?

Answ. To acquaint us with a three fold reason enforcing the obedience to this Law , upon the Lords people .

1. Because , He is d d Esay 49. 5. 9 Psal: 45. 11. the Lord , having Soveraign Dominion over all .

2. Because , He is our e e 2 Cor: 7. 1 2 Pet: 1. 4 Covenant-God , all the Promises wherof , are so many engagements unto obedience .

Quest. What is the third reason ?

A. Because of the several engaging f f Luke 1. 74. Eph 4. 20 , 21 Esay 43. 1 , 2 , 3. Mercies , which we do partake in , by vertue of the Couenant : and as the Head of all , Our Redemption by Christ , figured by that deliverance the Church had out of Egypt .

Q. How is the Moral-Law divided ?

A. Into ten g g Exo: 34 , 18 Exod: 32. 15 Mat : 22 , 26 , 27. Commandents or Words , conteined under two Tables . The first Table consists of the four first concerning the duty we owe immediatly to God . The second , of the six last concerning the duty we owe immediatly to our Neighbour .

Q. What is the general duty of the first Table ?

A. To h h Mat : 22 , 29. Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart &c :

Quest. How may the four first Commandements be distinguished ?

Answ. 1. The two first concern the matter of worship , viz: The first Natural : as which the knowledg of God and of his Nature teacheth .

The second , Instituted , as which the knowledg of Gods Will teacheth .

2. The two latter , the adjuncts of Worship , viz: The third , the holy manner of Worship . The fourth the holy time of Worship .

Quest. Why be some Commandments set down , in the Affirmative , some in the Negative ?

A. To point out wherin the i i Hosea 4. 1 ▪ 2 , 6. & 5. 15. danger of Gods own people , by reason of temptation &c : doth nextly , and most immediately ly .

Quest. What is to be observed for the better understanding of these Commandements ?

Answ. Especially four things .

1. Where any Duty is Commanded the contrary evill is forbidden : and contrarywise .

2. Under one particular mentioned , are conteined all of the same kind .

3. Under what ever Duty , or Sin expressed , all both meanes , occasions , & signes therof are intended .

4. Under Man , of whom duty is required , the whole Nature of man , and under one Relation , all sorts of relation , are comprehended .

Quest. What is the first Commandement ? Commandement 1.

Answ. Thou shalt HAVE no other k k Exod. 20. 3 GOD before ME.

Q. What is required in Commandement first ?

A. That we do l l Esay 33. 12. Jer. 10. 10 1 Cor: 8 , 6 enjoy , & own the Lord JEHOVAH , and him alone for our GOD.

Q. What is required herunto ?

A. Our Spiritual m m Psal: 4. 6. 1 John 1. 3 Rom: 6. 11 Communion with God , both in receiving all Grace from him , and in improving all grace to him , and his Glory .

Q. What special Graces are they , the enjoyment & improvement wherof is here required ?

A. Knowledg , n n Job 22. 21. 2 Pet: 3. 18 Faith , Fear of God , Hope , Love , Humility , Patience Joy in God &c : namely in respect of their Being , and Growth .

Q. What is required . as wherin to exercise these graces ?

A. 1. The o o Heb: 3. 7. Mic : 6 , 9. with Heb: 4. 2 hearing the voyce of God .

2. The calling upon his p p Rev. 10. 12 14. 1 Tim: 2 22. Act. 2. 21 Dan: 9. 2 , 3 Est. 9. 19. Pro: 16. 33. Gen: 28. 20 Name in prayer , both ordinarily & extraordinarily , with holy fasting or feasting , or in a religious oath , lot , or vow .

3. The submitting to the q q 1 Pet: 4. 19 James 1. 23 Will of God revealed , both to do & suffer , according therunto .

Quest. Is ought else required as concerns our Communion with God ?

Ans. Yes , the r r 2 Pet: 2. 11 1 John 1. 3 , 5 Psal: 84. 2. & 73. 17. maintaining & improving our Spiritual Communion with Him .

Quest. In what manner ?

Answ. In all s s Num: 14. 24. with 1 King 18. 21. Num: 25. 12. 13 Mic : 6. 8 Acts 23. 1. & Heb: 10. 22 Sincerity , Zeal , Humility , good Conscience , Watchfulnes & Perseverāce . 1 Pet: 5. 8. Eph: 6. 18

Q. By what means is it maintained ?

A. We are required to that end , to keep in t t Heb: 12. 2● with 1 Pet: 4. 10 Psal: 66. 28 2 Pet: 1. 11. Mat. 25. 15 high esteem , carefully to conserve & encrease ; and as carefully to improve to Gods honour in his worship & service , every gift & grace , of his Spirit in us .

Q. Who are they that so eye this Commandement , as to do therafter ?

Answ. Such as u u Psal: 119. 57. Esay 60. 19 2 Cor: 10. 17 take the Lord , to be their only Portion & Glory .

Quest. What is here require● , in order to the using such good gifts in the service of God , to his honour ?

A. The w w 2 Chron: 30. 8. Pro: 23. 26. Rom: 13. 10. & Psal: 16. 1 Esay 26. 4 Jer: 14. 8 Pro: 23. 17 Rom: 6. 13 Psal: 116. 9 giving up of , both our hearts unto God , in fastning al our love , trust , hope & fear upon Him : And also our lives , through a care of walking with God whilest we live .

Q. What is required to the improving our Communion with God ?

A. The x x John 7. 17 Rev: 3 20 1 John . 3. 27 John 14. 21 , 23. ready subjecting our own wills , & endeavours to Gods will and way wholly , and in every respect

Q. That which we have spoken to ; appertains to the affirm : part of the Commandement : what is therefore forbidden in the Negative ?

A. All those motions , vices , and corruptions of heart & life : as which be contrary to the vertues , graces , motions , dispositions and duties here required .

Quest. Which is the Second Commandement ? Commandement 2.

Answ. Thou shalt not y y Exod: 2● . 4 5 6. MAKE to thy self , any GRAVEN Image &c :

Quest. What are we to take notice of , as contained in this Commandement ?

A. 1. What is therin Cōmanded .

2. The Reasons in particular enforcing it .

Quest. How may we gather what is herein Commanded ?

Answ. From the contrary herein expresly forbidden , according as in the former .

Q. What is in generall here forbidden ?

Answ. The z z Jer: 7. 31. Acts 24. 14. Worshiping of God , with such outward Worship , as hath not Him the Author therof .

Q. What is then required here ?

A. To a a Deut: 12. 32 & 4 12. Mat : 28. 20. Worship God , with such outward Worship , as only himself hath appointed , and in his Word revealed .

Q. What outward worship , hath the Lord appointed ?

A. The b b 1 Tim: 3. 16 John 5. 39 & Col: 3. 16 Luke 4. 21. Acts 2. & 3. & 7. Pro: 22. 6. with Gal: 6. 6. exercise & use of the holy Scriptures , both in publick , and in private ; by the instant attendance upon the reading , preaching , or hearing therof , even in season , and out of season .

Quest. What more ?

Answ. Meditation c c Psal: 1. 2. Mat : 26 , 30. Col: 3. 16 Mat : 3. 16 Luke 24. 14. 2 Tim: 4. 2 therupon , singing of Psalmes , and holy conferrence , tending to mutual edification .

Quest. What else ?

A. The d d Phil: 4. 6. Acts 3. 2 & Mat : 21. 13 Pro: 3. 6. & 20. 24 Zech: 12 12 14. Josh: 24. 15. Mat : 6. 6. use and exercise of Prayer , in our publick meetings , Religious & Civil : in our private families dayly , & continually , and in our secret retirements oft , and upon all occasions .

Q. What other means of worship is there ?

A. All the e e 1 Cor: 4. 17 Psal: 2. 12 Mat ▪ 16. 19 Acts 14. 23 with Tit: 1. 5 & 1 Cor: 5. 13 Phil: 1. 1 Mat : 18. 16 , 17 Act: 14. ●7 Acts 20. 28 1 Cor: 12. 25 Ordinances of the Gospel , which peculiarly doe respect a particular visible Church , both its constitution , and its state being constituted , its Inorganick , and its Organick state : And lastly also such as concern either the whole Church joyntly , or the members in particular .

Q. Is not the use of Seals and Censures included ?

A. Yes , the same are f f Mat : 28. 18. Acts 2. 44 Mat : 18. 17 2 Cor: 2. 6 , 7 amongst other Ordinances , enjoyned here .

Q. What appears to be here particularly forbidden ?

A. As all g g Deut: 4. 2 Mat : 1● . 9 〈◊〉 8 , 9 humane inventions & appointments in Gods Worship : So James 4. 2. Luke 19. 27. Rev: 3. 9 Gal: 2. 4 Luke 13. 34. Zech: 14. 16 18. ● . Zeph : 3. 11 1 Sam: 4 3 with Jer: 7. 4 , 14. Lam : 4. 20 Act. 14. 12 , 14 1 Cor: 1. 12 Amos 5. 16 1 King . 22. 43. all profane contempt , or careless neglect , of any part of Gods outward Worship , appointed by himself .

Q. Is there ought else here forbidden

Answ. Yes , the Superstitious abuse or Idolizing any of the Instruments , or meanes appointed of God , in his Worship : and the doing of any honour to any humane device .

Quest. What are the Reasons ?

Answ. They are two .

The first is taken from the Justice of i i Deut: 23. 8. Exod: 34. 7 Num: 14. 18 Mat : 3. 7 Luke 13. 35. God in avenging the breach of this Commandement , upon the offender , and his posterity .

Q. What is the second Reason ?

A. It is taken from the k k Deut: 5. 29. & 12. 25 , ●● Psal: 112. 2 Deut: 30. 6 Acts 2. 39 2 Cor: 12. ●4 John 14. 15 Mercy of God extended , in such the fruits of it , as are the visible tokens of his favour & presence , in his Ordinances ; to the keepers of this Law , and their Ofspring , who are here looked at , as such as Love God ; when the breakers are such as hate him .

Q. What is the third Commandement ? Commandement 3.

A. Thou shalt not take the Name Exod: 20. ● . of God in VAIN &c :

Quest. How many things are observable in this Commandement ?

Answ. 1. The Commandement it self . 2. The Reasons of it .

Q. What is it to take Gods Name in vain ?

A. In thought , word , or deed to abuse , or profane the Name of God .

Q. What is to be understood by the Name of God ?

A. All what ever relates unto God as his l l Acts ● . 15 Exod: 33. 19 Deut: 32 , 3 Deut: 1● . 5 2 Chron: 7. 14. Rom: 1. 19 , 20. Worship , and the worshipers of Him , his Church , his Word , Ordinances & Works ; as well as his Titles , and Attributes .

Q. What is then the Scope of this third Commandement ?

A. To Regulate all the worshipers of God in the right manner of worshipping him , and in the right use of all that is called his Name , and also in the ordering their own conversation aright

Q. In what manner ought wee to Gods Worship . worship God ?

A. In [m] Spirit and in Truth . John 4. 14.

Q. But after what manner , more particularly ?

Answ. We ought to n n Job 23. 12. Psal: 84. 12. Pro: 23. 13 Mat : 13. 44. Pro: 8. 34 1 Pet: 2. 2 Psal: 42. 2 , 4 Psal: 122. 1. & 69. 9. 2 Chr. 12. 12 1 Cor: 14. 20 apply our selves to the holy Worship of God , with a holy desire , affection , and preparation , Before ; With due Reverence , and Devotion , In ; and with a Spiritual savour and use of it , After : Allwayes observing outward Order , and Decency , in & about the same . Ec. 5. 1 , 2 Heb: 12. 28. Lev : 19. 30. Act. 10. 2. Psal: 18. 1. Cant: 2. 3. Heb: 4. 2. 1 Thes. 2. 13.

Quest How should we use the Titles 2. Titles . of God ?

Answ. In o o 1 Pet: 3. 15. Eccles: 5. 2 Gen: 14 19 Jer: 4. 2. serious matters , after a Reverent manner , and to a good end , holding them forth in a holy life . Rom 9. 5. 1 Cor: 10. 31. 1 Thes. 1. 12. & 2. 12

Quest. How should wee use his Attributes ? 3. Attributs

Answ. In such a p p Psal. 104. 34 ●sal : 139. 17. Rom: 2. 4 Joel 2. 14 Pro: 16. 10 Rom: 4. 20 Gen: 17. 1 Rom: 12. 1 2 Sam: 16. 10 Jer: 1● . 6 , 7 holy sort to acquaint our selves with them , and to think , and speak of them , as to the gaining some spiritual sweetnes , savour and fruit thereby . Exo: 15. 11. Psa. 31. 7

Quest. How should we demean our selves towards Gods Church , and those 4. Church in Covenant with Him ?

A. To q q Psal: 16. 3 & 15. 4. Psal 137. 6. Col. 1. 4. 1 Joh: 3. 14 prize , honour , & love such , to entertain & desire fellowship with them , imitate their vertues , help Psal. 122. 6 , 9 Pro: 15. 12 & 13. 20. Acts 9. 26 & 21. 7 Heb: 6 : 12 & 13. 7 Gal. 6. 10. bear their burdens , sympathize with them in their conditions , seek their prayers for us , & long after their good all our dayes . Pro: 20. 4. Rom , 12. 15. Gal: 6. 2. 2 Thes: 1. 11. 1 Thes: 5. 25.

Quest. How are we to Sanctifie the Name of God in his Workes ? 5. Works .

Answ. 1. In the beholding the r r Psal: 143. 5 , 6. Esay 51. 6 Heb: 1. 10. Psal: 105. 2 , 3 Rom: 1. 19 , 21. 1. of Creation works of Creation , to see that our hearts be drawn neerer to himself the Creatour , our Tongues do utter his Prayses , and our Lives do speak a Spiritual use made of them .

2. In s s Afflicting ● Psal: 32. 4 & 38. 2. Mic : 6. 9. ●am : 3. 39. Deut: 8. 2. Esay 30. 15 Psal: 131. 5 Afflicting Providences , 2. of Provid . to see and acknowledg Gods handy-work , to search out his mind , and to be quickned thereby , unto Humiliation Repentance , Dependance upon God , Weanednes from the world , & the like .

3. In the t t 1 Tim: 4. 5. Jude ver: 12 Rom: 14. 23. Gen: 32. 10. 1 Cor: 10. 31 Pro: 3. 7. Amos 6. 6 1 Tim: 6. 17 18 , 19. Luke 21. 34 , 36. plentifull Supply of 2. Smiling . the Creature , to receive it thankfully from God the giver , and to use it in all holy fear , faith , humility , zeal of Gods Glory , and care of others good : with watchfulnes , sobriety , and the minding our latter end . 1 Pet: 5. 8. Psal: 30. 6.

4. To observe , admire , & magnifie 3. of Grace . the works of his Grace , upon whom-soever : Rom: 11. 33. Ephe: 1. 7 2 John 4. 1 Pet: 5. 10 Psal: 66. 16 2 Pet: 1. 8 & 3. 18. & Eph: 4. 1 Colos: 2. 19 to rejoyce therat , to seek the perfecting therof ; and readily to shew forth what God hath done for us that way , to the Glory of God , and the edification of others : and to walk worthy of his Grace , depending upon him for dayly frest supply .

Quest. What are the particular miscarriages , tending to the breach of this Commandement ?

Answ. They are the several evills , as consist either in the w w 1 Chron: 15. 13. Mat : 15. 9. de●ect of any the graces or duties prescribed , or in what-ever is in conrariety thereto .

Quest. Whereto serves the Reason ?

Answ. To teach us , x x Hosea 4. 1. Jer: 23. 10 , 11 , 12. Jer: 7 18 Zech: 5. 4 1 Chr: 15. 15 1 King : 13. 4 Acts 5. 5. 2 King : 19. 22 , 35 1 Cor: 11. 30 that though man fayles , yet God never failes , even manifestly to punish the wilfull breach of this Commandement .

Quest. What is the fourth Commandement ? Command : 4.

Answ ? Remember thou keep y y Exod: 20. 8 to 11. Holy the SABBATH day &c :

Quest. What things are here to bee taken notice of ?

Answ. 1. The Dutyes enjoyned .

2. The Reasons pressing to them .

Quest. What is the general duty ?

Answ. Solemnly & Religiously to observe , a certain set solemn time , of the Lords own appointment , for the drawing neerer to himself , in all the wayes of his holy Worship .

Q. What is that set time of Gods own appointment ?

A. It is the z z Mat : 24. 20 Esay 56. 6. Esay 58. 13. Rev: 1. 6. seaventh part of time , or seaventh Day , called the Sabbath , or particularly the Sabbath of the Lord thy God , or the Lords-day .

Q. Hath the Lord left us any Scripture-Rule , whereby to find out the time , of the begining & end of the Sabbath ?

A. The first seaventh day from the a a Gen. 2. 2 , 3 Exod: 31. 17 Creation , wherin the Lord rested from all his works , which he Created , is laid before us in this Commandment as a pattern-Sabbath , guiding us as in other respects , so in this of the time , wherin we ought to begin and end out Sabbath .

Q. Why observe we the first day of the week , seing the seaventh or last day was at first observed in the Church ?

A. The day is by b b Psal. 118. 24 John 20. 19 , 26. Act. 2. 1. &c : Divine appointment now changed , from the last day of the week to the first , for the Lev : 23. 11 , 16. Acts 20. 17. 1 Cor: 16 2. Rev: 1. 10. memorial of the Lord Christ his Resurrection , as upon this Day .

Quest. What is the Sabbath-duty in particular ?

Answ. 1. To Rest this day .

2. To Sanctifie the same .

Quest. What are we enjoyned to Rest from , upon this Day ?

Answ. Not only from the breach of c c Lev : 23. 7. Esay 58. 13 Exod: 16. 28 29. Luke 23. 56. with Mark 16. 1. Exod: 31. 13 & 24. 21. Neh. 13. 16 , 20 Jer: 17. 24. Exod: 16. 9 any other Commandement , which is euery-dayes-duty : but from occupying our selves about such things as are lawfull upon an other day , attended to .

Quest. But is this Rest absolutely enjoyned ?

Answ , No , for what d d Mat : 12. 1 , 9 2 King : 4. 23 Psal: 81. 3. Neh : 8. 10 Neh : 5. 18. tends to further the Worship of God on the day , or else doth appertain to common honesty , or to the serving some special Divine Providence , imposing a necessity of present labour , for the preservation of life , or the comfort of it : the same may be done on this day .

Q. What is it to keep it Holy ?

A. To pass the time holily , in the holy attendance upon the duties of Gods holy Worship .

Quest. What are those dutyes of worship wherin we are to imploy our selves on this day ?

Answ. All those e e Psal ●● tot & 63 : & 27 4. Acts ● . 7 2 Tim. 4. 2 Acts 16. 13. Ezek: 46. 1 , 01. which are enjoyned in first & second Commandement in that manner of wise as required in the third , and this in publick & in private .

Quest. Is that which is commonly called Contribution , a publick Sabbath-dayes work ?

A. As ( in the f f Luk. 21. 1. 2 ▪ 1 Cor: 16 1 , 2. Exod: 23. 15 Psal: 45. 12. Mat : 5. 23. due performance of it , ) it is a fruit of faith & holines an act of love & mercy , a testimony of thankfulnes , and a token of a heart enla●ged in the sense of Gods bounty , on that day tasted of , and rejoyced in : so it is most suitable to the publick work of the day .

Q. What are the private dutyes ?

A. Such as we are to attend before the publick or after , either in the family , or a part by our selves .

Q. What be they that be to go before ?

A. The g g Num 2●● ▪ 10 : Psa● 119 147 , 148 : Psal: 63. 1. reading Gods word , & instructing the family there-from , prayer , holy meditation of Gods word and works &c :

Quest. What be they that be to follow ?

Answ. Meditation h h Mal: 2. 2 Luke 2. ●9 . Psal: 119. 97. 98. Acts 17. 11 Deut: 6. 6 Heb: 2. 2. Acts 13. 42 Luke 24. 17. Num: 28. 10. Psal. 92. 1 , 2. of the word heard , examination of what was taught by the word , recalling it over in the family , taking triall of their profiting who are under our charge , holy conference , prayer , singing of psalms .

Q. To whom is this charge concerning the sanctifying of the Sabbath given ?

Answ. As the charge i i Neh : 1● . 15 1 Tim: 2. 2. Jer. 17. 20 , 27 Gen: 18. 19 Psal: 101. 8. Josh 24. 13 2 Chron: 34. 33. concerns all , So in an especial sort such as are Superiours , as to keep it themselves , so to care that they who be under them , do so also .

Quest. What be the Reasons used here to enforce the care of sanctifying the Sabbath ?

Answ There be divers reasons insinuated , but three mainly insisted upon

1. The first wherof is taken from the equity of the Command .

2. The second from Gods own example .

3. From the Divine institution of the day , and his blessing it to the sincere observers of it .

Quest. What is the duty in generall The second Table . which the second Table enjoynes ?

Answ. To love our k k Mat : 22 : 39 neighbour as our selve .

Quest. Vnto what special heads are the dutyes of Love or Righteousnes which we owe unto our neighbour to be referred according to the order of the six following Commandements belonging unto the second Table ?

Answ. Unto these six heads .

The first concerns our Neighbours Honour & estimation .

The second his life & lively-hood

The third his chastity & purity .

The fourth his outward estate and goods .

The fift & sixt , as in order to the better performance of our charge respecting the foregoing , enjoynes us

1. Truth in our speeches , promises and dealings .

2. Contentation , with our own condition . Commandement 5.

Q. What is the fift Commandment ?

A. HONOUR thy Father &c : Exod: 20. 12

Q. What consider you in it ?

A. The Precept it selfe , and the Ephes: 6. 2 Promise annexed .

Q. What is the Scope of that Precept ?

Answ. To direct m m Eccl: 10. 7 Gen: 2. 10 Ec●l : 4. 9 Psa● : 133. 1 : 1 Cor: 14. 40 as a Rule , each one of us in that his duty , to be performed to his neighbour , which his Place , Age , or gifts properly call for : as to the end Political-order might by this means be duely observed in humane-Societyes , warranted by God .

Quest. Why are the duties due from all sorts of relations , in humane-societies prescribed under the term of Honour ?

Answ. Because the duty which ones n n 1 Pet: 2. 17 & 3. 7. Pro: 29. 15 Eccl: 4. 13 place , or condit●on calls for from an other , doth in the due performance of it , and ought in the doing thereof to respect his Honour , whether he be Superiour , equal , or inferiour .

Quest. What is that duty of Honour which we do owe in general to all , whether Superiours , equalls , or inferiours ?

Answ. To tender , & o o Rom: 12. 10 1 Pet: 2. 17 1 Sam: 19. 4 Mat : 18. 15 ▪ 16. Pro: 22. ● . to endeavour according to Rule , the upholding that state of worth , excellency , or reputation of our neighbour , with which God hath invested him in any humane society ; and not only to preserve it un-impaired , and unblemished but even to promote the same , so far forth as in us lyeth .

Quest. What is the duty in general , which we are here enjoyned to perform to our Superiours ?

Answ. Both p p Lev : 19. 3 1 King . 1. 17 24. John 20 15. Mat. 13. 27. Job 32. 4 & 29. 7 , 10. Lev : 19. 32 1 King : 2. 19 Gen: 43. 23 Rom: 13. 6 , 7 1 Pet: 3. 3 1 Sam: 15. 30 with 2 Sam: 20. 1 , 2. inwardly to Reverence them in our hearts , and outwardly in due sort to express the same , and that readily upon all occasions , both in word & deed , in such wise as may both testifie our esteem of them , as our betters , and our care to deserve well of them ; yea and to procure likewise unto them like honourable esteem & respect from others .

Q. What on the other side is the duty we as Superiours , do owe unto our Inferiours ?

A. To q q Psal: 27. 10 & 103. 13 , 14 Es●y 49. 15 Pro: 2. 12. 1 Thes 2. 11 Job 31 18 & 29. 16. Gen 43 29 , 30 1 Sam: 3. 6. 2 Cor. 6. 13 R●th 3. 10 , 11 , & 2. 8 bear and maintain towards them , an inward Parental-affection , and suitably to demean our selves in speech & action . 1 ●et . 3. 7. T it 2. 7.

Q. What be the dutyes the Husband and the wife do mutually owe each to other ?

A. Conjugal-love , r r Ephe: 5. 25 Titus 2 4 Pto : 5. 19 Mal: 2. 14. with Pro: 2. 17. & 31 , 11. & 12. 13. & 12. 4. faithfulnes , helpfulnes , , and also fellowship in family worship . Gen. 2. 18. 1 ●ei . 3. 7.

Q. What be the dutyes which the wife oweth to her husband ?

Answ. Besides s s Eph: 5. 33. 1 Pet: 3. 2 , 4 , 5 , 6. 3 Tim: 2. 12 Eph: 5. 24 the common dutyes aforesaid , shee owes him Reverence , subjection & obedience . Eph. 5. 24

Quest. What be the dutyes of Honour , the Husband owes to his wife ?

Answ. Besides t t Eph: 5. 23. 1 Pet: 3. 5 1 Cor: 14. 34 35. Eph: 5. 29 Exod: 21. 10 1 Tim: 5. 8. the common duties before mentioned , he as a head should care to govern , direct , protect and cherish her , as a part of himself , and to provide for her , to his best endeavour , according to his place and condition .

Quest. What be the duties of Honour that children do owe unto their natural Parents ?

Answ. u u 1 Tim: 5. 4. Gen: 42. 12 Mark 7. 11 Gen: 5. 29 Pro: 23. 24 , 25 Ruth 4. 15 Gen: 25. 9 Gen: 48. 12 Col: 3. 20. Thankful-Recompence due-Reverence , and child-like-Obedience .

Quest. But be the same dutyes due to step-fathers & step-mothers ?

Answ. Yes , in as much as w w Ruth 2. 11 18. & 3. 5. & 2 2. & 3. 1 Luke 2. 51. they occupy the room , and be bound to the same trust , of their natural Parents .

Quest. What be the duties of Honour that natural Parents do owe unto their children ?

A. Carefully x x Psal: 127. 4 5. 1 Tim: 5. 8 Judg. 13. 3 , 4 Mat : 2. 13 , 14 Gen: 21. 7. & 17 , 18 to endeavour that they may both live , & live well : and that in order therunto , they may be Mat : 19. 13 , 1 Tim: 5. 10. Ephe: 6. 4 Pro: 29. 15 & 22. 6 2 Tim: 1. 5 Pro: 1● . 22. Deut: 6. 7 Job 1 5. 1 Sam: 1. 21 both well educated by good nursery , and nurture , and well provided for . 1 Tim: 3. 4 Gen: 24. 3. 2 Cor: 12. 14.

Quest. What is the Honour , required of Servants towards their Masters ?

Answ. Besides that s s 1 Tim: 6. 1 Mal: 1. 6. Eph 6. 5 , 7. Col: 3. 22 , 23. Mat : 8 9 1 Pet: 2. 18 Tit: 2. 10. Reverence ( belonging to all inferiours ) due service and subjection , with all faithfulnes & thankfulnes . Gen: 31. 40. Mat : 25. 29.

Q. What is the duty of Masters to their servants ?

A. As to t t Psal: 101. 6. Psal: 15. 4. Pro: 12. 10 Deut. 24. 14 , 15. Col: 4. 1 Mat : 8. 5 , 6 Exod: 20. 10 Gen: 18. 19 Josh: 24. 25 choose ( as neer as may be ) such as are vertuously and piously educated , or disposed : So to use them christian-like , doing to them that which is equal , and being helpfull to them for their good , in matters spiritual & temporal , to their ability .

Q. What is the Honour , we do owe unto our Magistrates ?

A. All under their u u Rom: 13. 1. Eccl. 10. 20 Psal: 82. 1 , 6 Acts 26. 25 2 Sam 9. 6 , 9 Acts 24. 10 1 Kin: 1. 23 , 24. 1 Sam. 22 14. 2 Sam: 24 3. Est : 2. 21 , 22. 1 Pet: 2. ●4 . Tit: 3. 1. Authority do owe them the Honour of Reverēce fidelity , subjection & thankfulnes , & prayer for them , & withall such as are concerned in their choise , to nominate and elect such , as be Able men , Fearers of God , men of Truth , and hating Coveteousnes . Rom: 13. 6. 1 Pet: 2. 19. Exod: 18. 21 Mat : 17. 22. 1 Tim: 2. 2. Psal. 21. 24.

Quest. What bee the duties which Magistrates owe to their subjects ?

Answ. To w w 1 Tim: 2. 2 Esay 49. 23 Rom: 13 , 3 , 4 Psal: 122. 9 Deut: 17. 18 , 19. Psal: 102. 12. Deut: 17. 2 improve their Authority , as those that be under them , may lead a quiet and peacable life , in all godlines & honesty . 2 Chron: 19. 3 , 8 , 9. & 31 20. Neh : 13. 10 , 28. Job 30. 5 , 6. & 20. 13 , 14. Esa. 32. 2. Es. 22. 21

Quest. What are the Mutual dutyes which Ministers & people do owe each to other ?

Answ. Inward x x 1 Tim: 6. 11 & 4. 12. 2 Cor: 12. 15 Gal: 4. 19 2 Joh 1. & 4 1 Thes: 5. 13 Gal: 4. 14 , 15 1 Thes: 1. 2. Heb: 13. 18. dear Love and Affection towards each other , and diligent & earnest prayer each for other . Esa: 51 7. with 1 Cor: 13. 4 , 5. Col: 1. 3

Quest. What are the special dutyes of People to their Ministers ?

A. Finding them to be of God , they are to z z 1 John 4. 1 Gal: 4. 14 1 Cor: 4. 1 1 Thes: 5. 13. & 20. 2 Cor 7. 15. Rom: 10. 15. 2 Cor: 5. 20. Acts 17 11 2 Chron: 20 20. 1 Tes: 2 13. Mat : 7. 24 1 Tim: 5. 17 1 Cor: 16. 10 & 18. Rom: 1 , 6. 4 Gal. 6. 6 receive , esteem & reverence them , to hear them gladly , to hold fast their good-doctrine , in faith & obedience ; and withall to maintain their estate with honourable Provision , their Credit with due commendation , their Liberty with just defence , and their faithfulnes with meet encouragement .

Q. What is farther required , as due to our Church-Officers ?

A. As to a a Col. 4. 17. Phil: 2. 9 Rom: 16. 2 Heb: 13. 17 stirr them up ( as need is ) to fulfill their Ministry : So to refresh and succour them , and to submit to them in all matters pertaining to their Office , according to God .

Q. Whether is it lawfull to maintein the Ministry by a certayin set stipen● ?

A. It is not only Lawfull , but b b Luke 10. 7 Gen: 47. 22 1 Cor: 9 ▪ 7. 15 1 Tim: 5. 17 ▪ 18 2 Chron ▪ 31. 6 , 10. Safe & honourable for a people so to do . Nehe: 13. 10 , 12. Rom: 13. 8.

Q. What is the duty of the Minister to his people ?

A. To c c Heb: 5. 4. 2 Cor: 3. 5 , 6 Acts 21. 14 Rom: 1. 11 2 Tim: 2. 15 1 Tim: 3. 1 7 Acts 20. 28 1 Tim: 4. 12. Tit: 2. 15 Phil: 2 28 John 5 31 Ma● : 5. 13 ▪ 14 2 Cor ▪ 8. 22 Rom: 12. 7 2 Tim: 4. 5. 7 2 Cor: 12. 14 2 Tim: 2. 4. attend the will of God in his being with them , to have them in due esteem , and to keep himself in due estimation with them : being an exemplary light unto them , and using all diligence in all things , for the fulfilling of his ministry , and the faithfull discharge of his trust amongst them , as wherof he is to give an account unto his & their Lord , an other day . 1 Tim 1. 12. 1 Cor ▪ 4. 4. Heb: 13 ▪ 17. 2 Cor. 5. 9

Q. What is the Reason here used to enforce these dutyes ?

A. It is d d ●pe : 6. 2 , 3 ●●6 . 11. the Promise of a long and blessed life , in a land and place of Jer: 29. 7. desires , given us of God .

Quest. What is the Sixt Commandment ? Commandement 6.

Answ. Thou shalt not KILL . Exod: 20. ●●

Quest. What is the Scope of this Commandement ?

Answ. To provide for the safety of Mans life , and to that end , all are here Mat. 5. 21 , 26 forewarred , to observe & shun , what ever may tend to the prejudice , of our own , or an others life , both Spiritual & Temporal .

Quest. May murther be committed otherwise then in the ou●ward act ?

Answ. Yes , namely as e e Mat : 5. 22. - Mat : 27. 39 also in heart , gesture , and speeches .

Quest. What are the evills to be avoyded , which in committing of them , would tend to the prejudice of our own , or an others Spiritual life , or would be called Soul-murther ?

A. Principally , The f f Rom: 6. l. Pro: 6. 32 & 8. 36 Rom. 13 : 4 Gen: 24. 1 , 2 2 Sam: 11. 2. Rom: 2. 4 , 5 Heb: 4. 2 Esay 22. 25 & 33. 7. Jer. 23. 14 , 27 1 Cor: 8. 9 Mat : 23. 1● leading our selves , or others , into any Sin : the suffering our selves or others , to ly in sin ; or the hindering the free passage of the means of Grace , in the peace , purity , or power of it .

Quest. When may one be said , to bee guilty of self-murther , in respect of his own natural life ?

Answ. Not only when g g 2 Sam: 17. 13. 1 King . 2 22. Mat : 4. 6. 7. Eccl: 5. 19 Pro: 19. 15 , Eccl: 4. 5. & 3. 13. 1 Tim: 5. 23. Mat : 9. 12 he shall either contrive his own death , directly or indirectly , or shall carelessly or desperately expose himself unto unnecessary danger : but also when he shall neglect the due means of life , lively-hood , or health .

Q. When may one be said to be guilty of indirect murther , as touching another ?

A. When by a h h Deut: 22. 8. Exod: 21. 29 Pro: 24. 11 , 12. 2 Sam: 11 , 16 , 17 ▪ careless omission , or negligent discharge of his trust , his neighbours outward life & the comfort therof is hazarded .

Q. To speak of murther committed directly against our neighbour , What is the murther of the Heart ?

A. What-soever evill is conceived in the i i Mat : 5. 22. 1 ●ohn 3. 15 Acts 7. 9 Pro ▪ 16. 18 Pro: 14. 21 & 21 13 & 29. 5 ●s●y : 3. 15 Pro: 6 : 13 heart against our neighbours life , whereto are referred unjust anger and hatred , as the fountaines , Envy , disdain , contempt , hard-heartednes , feigned freindship , cruelty , and such others of the same nature ; with all their outward signes , issuing from any these fountains .

Quest. What is that frame of heart towards others , which this Commandement then requires ?

Answ. A heart inclining k k Col: 3. 12 Ephe: 4. 32 Ma● : 11. 29 1 Thes: 4. 11 to kindnes , meeknes , compassionatnes , & quietnes . 1 Cor: 13. 5. Rom: 12. 15.

Quest. When may murther be said to be committed by the Tongue ?

A. When l l Pro: 15. 1 & 21. 9 1 Pet: 2. 23 Gal: 4. 29. Pro ▪ 24. 9 Psal: 109 ▪ 17 , 18. Pro. 26. 22 & 25. 23 2 Sam: 2. 14 sinful anger , or hatred in the heart , is expressed by the tongue , in Brawling , reviling , scoffing , cursing , tale-bearing , slandering , challenging his neighbour , and such like .

Quest. What manner of speech is here then required ?

Answ. That m m 1 Sam: 10 : 32. Jer: 38. 7 , 8. 2 Thes: 12 4. Pro: 31. 26 which is so uttered to or for another , as tendring his good . Mat : 10. 12. Ruth 2. 4. Gal. 6. 1

Quest. What is the murther , directly committed in act ?

Answ. The n n Gen: 4. 8. 2 Sam: 13. 28 Exod: 22. 10 1 Kin: 21. 19 Exod: 1. 22 Amos 8. 4 , 6 Acts 7. 52 impairing , or takeing away the life of ones Neighbour , wittingly , and without a calling .

Q. What dutyes are then required here , as respecting his person and life ?

A. So farr forth , as o o 2 Sam: 21. 17. Mat : 5. ● & 42 , 4● according to his necessity , and our calling and ability , to preserve , protect , & promote ▪ his natural life , with the comfort Heb: 13. 16. Gen: 29. 13 ▪ Mat : 25. 35. therof , in the actions of Justice , Humanity & Mercy .

Quest. What is the Seaventh Commandement ? Commandement 7.

Answ. Thou shalt not commit ADULTERY . Exod: 20 , 14

Q. What is the main Scope of this Commandement ?

A. To p p 1 Thes: 4. 4 5. 2 Pet ▪ 2. 11 prescribe to us a Rule , for the preservation of our own , and our Neighbours chastity .

Q. Seing also , the dutyes enjoyned in order herunto are enforced here , by the contrary evills forbidden ; What is that which is here forbidden ?

A. All q q Mat : 15. 19 20. unchastity in the heart , or life ; whereby our own or an others chastity in any sort is impaired .

Q. Wherein lyes the unchastity of the heart ?

A. In r r Gen: 34. 2 Judg: 16 1 Mat : 5. 28 Rom: 1. 24 , 25. wanton , filthy , unchast thoughts , imaginations , desires , or motions , tending to carnal-uncleanes .

Q. Whrein lyes the the unchastity of the life ?

A. In s s Gen: 38. 14 16. Jer: 3. 7 ● Cor: 6. 15 the abuse of things belonging to the body , or of the body it self , to uncleanes .

Quest. Wherein doth such the abuses of the body consist ?

Answ. In the t t Pro: 7. 10. Zeph : 1. 9 1 Tim ▪ 2. 9 , 10 Jer: 5. 7 , 8 Ho●ea 7. 5 , 6. Zech: 16. 49 using of ought , ordained for bodily refreshing , comfort or ornament ; in a way of lightnes , wantones , excess , or ●ntemperancy ; whence unclean lusts are occasionally exc●ted , or cherished , in our selves , or others .

Quest. Wherein lyes the abuse of the body it self ?

In the u u 1 Cor: 15. 33 Col: 3. 8 Pro: 7. 15. & 14. 7 1 John 2. 16 Mat 5 28 Tit: 2. 3 1 Cor: 6. 18 Heb: 13. 4 Lev : 18. 19 Lev : 1● . 23. Rom: 1. 26 ▪ 28. wanton , immodest , unchast actings , of any parts of the body , ( tending to uncleanes : ) as of the whole body , in any unlawfull conjunction .

Quest. Wherin lyes th●n , that Chastity , we ought to preserve ?

Answ. In that which is w w Col: 3 , 5 inward in the heart , consisting in a holy freedom from the motions of unlawfull 1 The : 4. 4 , 5 concupiscence there : and in that which is outward of the body , when it is not instrumental to the acting those motions in the life .

Quest. How may the unchastity of the heart and life be avoyded ; and the chastity of both be preserved ?

Answ. In general , x x Gen: 39. ● with 20 ▪ in being in Gods fear , in delighting our soules in Psal: 119. 9. Pro: 2. 10 , 16 1 Tim: 2. 9 Ephes 5. 3 , 4 Pro: 23. 30 , 33. 1 Tim: 5. 13. God , in his word , in his ordinances , & wayes : In the exercise of modesty , & shamefastnes , of temperance , and sobriety , and of diligence & painfulnes , in the dutyes of our general and particular calling .

Quest. How may this Chastity be preserved , by persons in a single est●te ?

Answ. Such not having the gift of ●1 Tim: 5. 11 14. 1 Cor: 7. 2 & 9. 39. continency , ( the former meanes not avayling ) are to seek , or accept according unto God , the benefit of Marriage .

Q. How by those in married estate ?

A. By a z z Ephe: 5. 28 29. Pro: 5. 1● 1 Pet: 3. 7 1 Cor: 7. 5. 10 , 12. 13 Pro: 31. 11. mutual affecting each the other , with a true Conjugal-love : and doing what ought to be done , for the preservation & encrease of the said love , studiously avoiding the contrary .

Quest. What is the eight Commandement ? Commandement 8.

Answ. Thou shalt not STEAL . Exod: 20. 15

Q. What is the Scope of this Commandement ?

A. To prescribe a Rule , for the preventing of any unjust alienation of our own , or an others Goods .

Q. To what end may this be ?

Answ. That each one a a Deut. 28. 11 Num: 16. 32 Exod: 22. 7 , 8 Mat : 20. 15 Gen: 9. 11 Num: 27. 4. wi●h 7. 11 may enjoy peacefully , and without disturbance his own just Rights & proprieties in respect of any these outward good things

Quest. What are those evills , which crosse the Scope of this Commandement , as it provides for the securing our own right

Answ. The b b Psal: 78. 30 Pro: 6. 1 , 2. Eccl. 10. 18. John 6. 12. Eccl: 6. 1 , 2 2 Kings 8. 3. inordinate desires , and lustings of the heart after outward things , Rash speeches , tending to ones own outward detriment ; Idlenes , unthriftines , nigardlynes , with the neglect of any due means for the preserving or recovering , ones own right .

Quest. What ? as the same provides for the securing anothers right ?

Answ. Whatsoeuer c c Hab : 2. 9 , 10 , 11. Pro: 1. 11. & 20. 14. Tit: 2. 10 Pro: 28. 24. Mal: 3. 8. Pro: 10. 2. Mic : 7 3. Pro: 11. 26. Amos 8. 6. P●o : 22. 28. inward motions , or outward actions , or speeches , do naturally tend to the prejudice of the outward right of another , or others : whether any family , Church , or Common-weale joyntly , or any particular person , or persons severedly .

Q. How many wayes may a person be wronged by another in his estate , under a pretence of doing him right ?

A. So many wayes , as d d 1 Sam: 18. 17 , 25. any the distinct Rules respectively referring to the differing contracts of this life , are any way crossed .

Quest. How are these Rules squared ?

Answ. Though e e Gal: 5. 13. Eph: 4. 2. & 5 , 2. Rom: 13. 10. differingly , as respecting their differing cases , yet all of them after the Analogy of that general Rule of Love .

Q. What is that general Rule of Love ?

A. To f f Mat : 19. 19. Mark 12. 21 Phil: 2. 4 , 1 Cor: 13. 5 , 6. 1 Cor: 10. 33. Love thy Neighbour as thy self , and so to seek his good with thine own .

Q. Whence is it that these Rules are oft broken under such a pretence ?

A. Through the g g 1 Thes: 4 , 6 Pro: 20. 17. Pro: 26. 24. Jer: 17. 9. manifold wiles framed in the corrupt mind of man , to serve himself by .

Q. How many wayes may one be wronged of his right , without all colour of right ?

A. When h h Luk. 10 , 30 1 Sam: 2. 16. Exod: 22. 1 Tit: 2. 10 Pro: 28. 24 Deut: 19. 14 Gen: 26. 14 , 15. ●eu : 22. 1 , 3 ●●v : 6. 2 , 4 2 Thes: 3. 11 Psal: 50 : 18 Pro: 29 : 24 that which is his , is unjustly taken away , either by force , in an open violent way , as by robbery , or such other like violent practises of mischeif : or else in a secret way ; as by pilfering , or any encroaching practise or otherwise by fraud , as by cousonage concealment , gaming , or by any other crafty & unwarrantable artifice , either for the procuring , or detaining ought from the right owner .

Quest. What is the Root of all this manner of evill ?

Answ. Covetousnes , i i 1 Tim: 6. 9 , 10. Mat. 6. 34 Pro: 27. 20. & 28. 20 , 22. attended with distrustfulnes of Gods Providence .

Quest. What vertues are required to be exercised on the contrary part ?

Answ. Honest k k Eph: 4. 28 Pro: 6. 1 , 6 , 8. & 21. 20. & 27. 23. John 6. 12. Pro: 6. 3. & 30. 9. frugality , liberality , & equity . 1 Tim: 6. 17. Lev. 6. 2

Quest. What is the ninth Commandement ? Commandement 9.

Answ. Thou shalt not bear FALSE Exod: 20. 10 WITNES against thy Neighbour .

Q. What is the Scope of this Commandement ?

A. By prohibiting any kind of l l Zeph : 3. 13 false Testimony , tending to our own , or an others hurt , in any the aforesaid respects ; to inferr a standing Rule , for the observation of Truth & fidelity , in all our witnes bearing .

Q. When is a man said to give a false Testimony against himself ?

A. When he shall either m m Pro: 13. 17 Rev: 3 17. Psal: 31. 22. Pro: 23. 14. 2 Sam: 1. 16. 2 King : 5. 25 ▪ Pro: 30. 20 Pro: 27. ● over value , or under-value himself to himself , in his own heart ; or shall express the same to others , by speech or gesture in any way of boasting or debasing , excusing or accusing himself besides Rule .

Quest. When may he be said to receive a false Testimony , concerning himself ?

Answ. When n n Acts 12. 22 23. Psal: 7. 3 , 4 , 5 he shall hearken to such as either flatter him , or falsly do accuse him .

Q. But is there any other way , by which this Commandement is broken , by bearing false witnes to our selves ?

A. Yes assuredly , as o o Psal: 14. 1. Job 22. 13. Psal: 50. 21. 2 Pet: 3. 4. Jer: 43. 2. if any one shall give or receive to himself , a false testimony concerning God , his Truth Will or wayes ; or concerning man alive or dead .

Q. What is then required , to bear witness truely touching our selves ?

A. 1. To p p Rom ▪ 12. 3. Tit: 2. 6. 1 Pet: 5. 8 ▪ judg of our selves , according to sobriety .

2. To q q Pro: 27. 2. John 21. 20 , ●4 . speak of our selves according to modesty .

3. To r r Mat : 23. 27 ●8 Pro: 27. 6. lead our lives according to sincerity .

Q. How may a person ( whether a publick or private person ) be said to bear false witness against an other ?

A. By s s 1 Tim: 5. 4 Mat : 11. 1. Sam: 1. 13. Acts 2. 15. ● Sam: 17. 28 Rom: 14. 4. evill surmises , rash judging , disdain , or unjust contempt , and by false admiration , conceived in the heart , and 1 Chr: 15. 29. Pro: 11. 12. Psal: 22. 7 Jude 16. 1 Cor: 3. 4 Ester 4. 14. Gen: 31. 8 ▪ 9. uttered in the speech or gesture ; or by the neglect of appearing in a good cause , or speaking , or acting for it when called to it .

Quest. When , or in what case is this Commandement broken in , or by an orderly-publick-Civil-Assembly ?

Answ. When any t t Psal: 94. 20. 1 Tim: 2. 2. Rom: 13. 4. Dan: 6. 9. 1 Kin: 15. 14 2 King : 12. 3 1 King : 12. 28 , 30. Political-Law is attempted or made , as reacheth not , but crosseth the great end , namely the conserving , or promoting the publick peace , and quiet of the subject , in all godlines & honesty .

2. When in u u Exod: 23 6 , 9. Ezra 4. 19. 1 Kin: 21. 10 Rom: 13. 2 Esther 3. 8 Dan: 5. 1. Psal: 94. 21. Acts 24. 2 , 6 Deut: 19. 16 , 19. Acts 25. 7 Publick places of Judicature ( notwithstanding wholsome Lawes ) Judgment is perverted , Records are unfaithfully reported , or preserved , unnecessary suits are managed , false instruments are forged , false witnesses suborned , untrue or uncertain accusations preferred , just uccusations receded from a just sentence rejected , a good cause calumniated , or betrayed , or a rash or false testimony exhibited .

Q. When out of places of Judicature ?

A. When w w Judg an unjust Law or sentence shall , or a just shall not be executed

Quest. Is there any danger of the beeach of this Commandement , by false-witnes bearing publickly , in our Church-assemblyes ?

Answ. Yes , manifold wayes ; For x Rev: 2. 9. 1 Pet: 5. 3. 1 Cor. 5. 2 , 6. Gal. 3. 1. 3 , 4 3 ●oh : 9 , 10. Act● 5. 3 , 8 ▪ besides what such do , who either falsly assume to themselves , the name of a Church , or do usurp an exorbitant Power over the Lords heritage : False-witnes may be born , either by a Church joyntly , or by an Officer , or member in particular .

Q. But may not a false witnes bearing , be in a more secret way considered ?

A. Yes , As when by our Elections or Proxies , the more y y Psal: 12. 8. 〈◊〉 : 27. 20. 〈…〉 e : 6 6 , 7. 〈…〉 d : 23. 1. worthy shall be set by , and the unworthy preferred : when infamous & defamatory Libells are secretly spread ; or publick defamatory rumours raised or augmented .

Q. How may a man be said to bear false witnes privatly against his neighbour

A. 1. By either z z Pro: 14. 24 Deut: 28. 24 an unworthy and untrue commending , or an unjust condemning of him behind his back , to a single person .

2. By [a] receiving such a false report . Pro: 17. 4. ●al : 15. 3.

3. By b b Ephe: 4. 15. Psal: 6. 5. 1 Sam: 19. 13 asserting ought either expresly , or by way of equivocation ; contrary to the present trueth of the thing . John 8. 44. Mat : 26. 61.

4. By c c Pro: 25. 14. 2 King : 18. 21. promising ought to be done afterward , which either is not intended at the time , or is out of the power of the promiser . As appears in unfaithfull , deceitfull , or unadvised promises .

Q. What is then required of us here ?

Answ To d d Pro: 31 ▪ 9 Psal: 15. 2. 3 John ▪ 5. with 1 King . 22. 7 judg righteously , to speak truely , and to deal faithfully .

Quest. What is the tenth Commandement ? Commandement 10.

A. Thou shalt not COVET &c : Exod: 20. 17

Quest. What is the Scope of this Commandement ?

Answ. To e e Pro: 4. 23. & 16 32. Psal: 119. 36. James 3. 8. prescribe a Rule , for the right ordering of our hearts , in respect of the very first motions & desires therof , in all those things which concerns our Neighbour , or our selves .

Quest. What is here forbidden ?

Answ. As well the f f Rom: 3. 23. 2 Cor: 3. 5 Rom: 7. 18 Jer: 4. 1● Jame● 15 ▪ barrenes , or emptines of the heart & mind , of any such motions , thoughts , or desires , as tend to our own , or our Neighbours good : as the presence of inordinate Rom: 7. 21 Mat : 15. 19 Rom: 7. 5 Col: 3. 5 Gen: 6 : 51 Ph●l : 1. 18 Psal: 131. 2 motions , and evill desires tending to the contrary ; and discontent at our present condition attending the same .

Quest. What is then here required ?

Answ. A g g Pro: 16. 32 Heb: 13. 5 1 Tim: 6 : 8 Mat : 6. 13 2 Cor: 10. 5. Ephe: 5. 9 Phil: 1 : 9. well ordered frame of the heart , quietly contenting it self with the present portion or condition measured out by God unto us : timely resisting & suppressing , the motions , and temptations of the Divel , world & flesh ; and richly abounding with good motions , thoughts & desires , as in respect as well to our Neighbour , as to our Selves .

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Errata .

Some in the body of the page , As , p. 45. l. 2. read and of the Steward . p. 47. l. 20. for iniciating seal read inicial , or iniciation seal . p. 51. l. 16. for gave , read immediatly gave & uttered as his will . p. 79. l. 1. r. abuse of the things of rhe body . Some in the margent As , p. 9. l. 21. r. Luke 7. l. 25. l. Rom: 5. p. 11. l. 12 r. Hos: 1. 9 , 10. p. 13. l. 24. r. Psal: 119. 49. p. 23. l. 1 r. Mat : 13. p. 24. l ▪ 12 : r. Psal: 140. p. 25. l. 18. read Jer: 6. p : 26 : l. 3. r : Pet: 4 : p. 33. l. 9 : r. Pro: 30 p. 40. l. 6. r. Eph: 1. p : 48. l. 12. r Ezek: 4 : p : 50. l : 15 r : Gal: 2 : p : 52. l : 4. r : Esay 45. p : 55. l : 13. r : 2 Pet 1. p : 69. l : 2. r : Eccl: 10. 2. p : 70. l : 25. r : 11 ▪ 13. p. 78. l : 11. r : 1 Pet: l : 27. r : Jer: 5.