word in the Lord will I praise his word Ps 56.10 n Call unto me and I will answer thee and shew thee great and mighty things that thou knowest not Ier. 33.3 See Iob. 8 5.7 Evening and morning and at noone will I pray and cry aloud and he shall heare my voyce Psal 55.17 See Pro. 2.3 4. Continue in praying Col 4.2 See Eph. 6.18 o If any of you lack wisdome let him aske of God that giveth to all men liberally and upbraideth not and it shall be given him Iam. 1.5 I am thy servant give me understanding that I may know thy Testimonies Psal 119.125.18 Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart 1. Ki. 3 9. â— Incline my heart unto thy Testimonies Pâ—al 119 36. q Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace that we may obtaine mercy and finde grace to help in time of need Heb. 4.16 r Teach me good judgement and knowledge give me understanding according to thy word Psal 119.66.169 â— Lord I believe help thou mine unbelief Mar. 9.24 t Give me understanding and I shall keepe thy Law yea I shall observe it with my whole heart Psal 119.34 Doe not my words doe good to him that walkes uprightly But for further helpe every manner of way in the right understanding and use of the Promises I most earnestly commend Master Culverwells and Master Balls Treatises of Faith also Master Byfields Treatise called the Promises and Doctor Gouges whole Armour 〈◊〉 God especially that part thereof where hâ— Treats of the shield of saith Now follow the promises themselves as fitly and orderly as J was able to digest them THe first maine part containing Generall promises to be applied upon any accasion in case for the present we cannot remember the particular promises concerning our present necessities and this part hath these foure Branches 1. Safety from Evill v 2. Removall of Evill w 3. Supply of all good x 4. A turning all to our good y As our God sees most for our good z â— But the Lord is faithfull who shall stablish you and keepe you from evill 2 Thâ—ss 3 3. Thou art my biding place thou shalt preserve me from trouble Psal 32.7 There shall no evill befall thee Psalme 91.1 â— God will redeeme my soule from the power of the grave for he shall redeeme me Psal 49.15 Many are the afflictions of the righteons but the Lord delivereth him out of them all Psal 34.19.17.6 ver I wil be with him in trouble I will deliver 〈◊〉 Psal 9.15 x There is no want to them that feare him Psal 34.9 They that seeke the Lord shall not want any good thing Ver. 10. The Lord is my Sheapheard I shall not want Psal 23.1 The Lord is a Sunne and Shield the Lord will give grace and glory no good thing will he withold from them that walke uprightly Psal 84.11 But seeke yee first the Kingdome of God and his righteousnesse and all these things shall be added unto you Math 6.33 My God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus Phil. 4.19 Casting all your care upon him for he careth for you 1 Pet. 5.7 He hath said I will never leave thee nor forsake thee so that we may boldly say the Lord is my helper c. Heb. 13.5.6 O Israel thou hast destroyed thy selfe but in me is thy helpe Hose 13.9 All are yours 1 Cor. 3.22 He that spared not his own Sonne but delivered him up for us all how shall he not with him also freely give us all things Rom. 8.32 y We know that all things worke together for good to them that love God Rom. 8.28 I know it will be well with them that feare God Ecle 8.12 Say yee to the righteous that it shal be wel with him Isa 3.10 Mâ—ke the perfect man and behold the upright â—rth end of that man is peace Pâ—â—â—â— 37 37â— â— Now therefore be not grieved nor angry with your selves that yee sold me hither for God did send me before you to preserve life So now it was not you that sent me hither but God Gen. 45.5.8 But as for you you thought evil against me but God meant it unto good Gen. 50.20 The Lord shal give that which is good Psal 85.12 See al those proofes of Letter y. The second maine part containing such Promises as assure us freedome 1. from the pollution 2. from the punishment from the power of sin First from the Pollution of sin as 1. THat we shall know o remember p bâ—â—hamed of q loath our selves for â— bâ— confounded in our selves from our sins â— â— He sheweth them their Transgressions Iob. 36.9 p Then thou shalt remember thy wayes Ezek. 16.61 Yee shall remember al your doings wherein you have beene defiled Ezek. 20.43 Yee shall remember your owne evill wayes and your doings that were not good Ezek. 36.31 q Thou shalt remember thy wayes and be ashamed Ezek. 16.61 r Yee shall loath your selves in your own sight for al your evils that you have committed Ezek. 20.43 â— That thou mayest be confounded and never open thy mouth any more Ezek. 16.63 I abhor my selfe Iob. 42.6 2. That we shall confesse our sinnes t with diligence u and the sinnes of our Fathers w That we shall be humblea x and mourne y and weep for our sins z and acknowledge Gods judgements to be due unto us for them a. s t They shal confesse their iniquity Levi. 26.40 u In their affliction they will seeke me diligently Hos 5.15 â— They shall confesse the iniquity of their Father Levit. 26.40 x If then their uncircumcised bearts be humbled Levit. 26.41 y They shal mourn for him viz. Christ who was pierced for their sins as one mourneth for his only son and shall be in bitternesse for him as one that is in bitternesse for his first borne c. â— Zec. 12.10 z They shal come with weeping Ieremy 31.9 In that time sayth the Lord the children of Israel shal come they and the children of Judah together going and weeping Je. 50.4 a. 6. Yee shal loath your selves in your own sight for al your evils that you have committed Ezek. 20.43 36.31 3. That the Lord will forgive all our sins in general b our back slidings c these particular sins viz. Originall sin d ignorance e blasphemy â— â—dolatry g uncleannesseâ— h unrighteousnesse â— Vowing swearing rashly lying fraud robâ—ery violence oppression perjury â— The sins of our â—oly duties â— yea every particular sin m alâ—hough our sins be never so hainous n yea that all our sins are forgiven us only for Iesus Christ his sake who suffered for them o b The Lord who forgiveâ—â—â—ll thine iniqâ—â—â—ies Psal 10â— 3 He shal redeeme Israel from al his â—â—quities Psal 130.8 Who is a God like unto thee that parâ— doneth iniquity and passeth by transgression Mica 7.18 Thou wilt cast aâ— our sinnes into the depths of the Sea Verse 19. All manner of sinne shal be forgiven unto
of the Lord for you know that your labourâ—s not in vaine in the Lord 1 Corin. 1.15.58 q Blesse are they that doe his Commandements that they may have right in the Tree of life and may enter in thorow the gates into the City Rev. 1.22.14 s And Jesus said unto them verily I say unto you that yee which have followed me in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the Throâ—e of hiâ— glory yee also shall sit upon 〈◊〉 Thrones judging the twelve tribes oâ— Israel Mat. 19.28 t. u Doe you not know that the Saintâ— shall judge the world 1 Cor. 6.2 Know you not that we shall judge Angells Much more things that pertaine to this life v. 3. w But he that keepeth the Law happy iâ— he Pro. 29.18 Blessed is he that keepeth the sayings 〈◊〉 the prophecy of this booke Rev. 22.7 Iâ— yee know these things appy are yee â— yee doe them Iob. 13.17 x To them who by patient continuance in well doing seeke for glory and honour and immortality eternall life To him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God Ps 50.23 15. 24. Righteousnesse tendeth to life Pro. 11.19 In the way of righteousnesse is life Pro. 12.28 Hee that followeth after righteousnesse and mercy findeth life righteousnesse and honour Ch. 21.21 Who so walketh uprightly shal be saved Ch. 28.18 2. To saving Knowledge Such shall understand Gods Word and walk in his wayes y shal discerne things aright in his calling z shall be guided in the way of life a. 40 and instruct others â— and govern his tongue c and increase thingin d and be estâ—emed wise e increase in wisdom f walking sleeping wakeing he shall have peace and good government g and honour h and find good i and be strong in grace and vertue and boldnesse k and increase his strength l His Family shall prosper be made rich and be established m 〈◊〉 shall have eternall life n and a great measure of glory o y Who is wise and hee shall understand these things prudent and he shall know them for the wayes of the Lord are right and the just shall walke in them Hos 14.9 z A wise mans heart discerneth both time and judgement Eccl. 8.5 a. 40 When thou goest it shall lead thee when thou sleepest it shall keepe thee and when thou awakest it 〈◊〉 talke with thee For the Commandement is a lamp and the Law is light Pro. 6.22.23 b Daniel 10. c. d The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth and addeth learning to his lips Pro. 16.23 e. f Understanding is a wel-spring of life to him that hath it pro. 16.22 g When thou gâ—est it shall lead thee when thou sleepest it shall keepe thee when thou awakest it shall talke with thee Pal. 6.22 h Length of dayes are in her right hand and in her lefe hand are riches and honour Pro. 3.16 i He that handleth a matter wisely shall 〈◊〉 good Pro. 16.20 k.l. A wise man is strong yea a man of knowledge encreaseth strength Pro. 24.5 m Through wisdome is an house builded and by understanding it is established And by knowledge shall the Chambers be filled with all pretious and pleasant riches Pro. 24.3.4 n And this is life eternall that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent Jo. 17 3. o And they that be wise shall shine as the brightnesse of the firmament and they that turne many to righteousnesse as the stars for ever and ever Dan. 12.3 3. To confession of sinnes He that does so though for his sins he were fallen into extreams misery the Lord will not forget despise abhor or forsake him utterly but will remember his covenant to deliver him p He shall have mercy q and have all his sins forgiven him r His Soule shall be restored often times s shall escape Hell and injoy Heaven t o If they shal confesse their iniquity and the iniquity of their â—athers with their trespasse which they trespassed 〈◊〉 me and I that also they hvewalked contrary unto me And that I also have walked contrary unto them and have brought them into the Land of their enemies c. Ver. 41 42 43. I will not cast them away neither will I abhor them to destroy them utterly to break my covenant with them for I am the Lord their God But I will for their sakes remember the covenant of their Ancestors whom I brought forth out of the Land of Egypt in the sight of the Heathen that I might be their God Lev. 26 40 41 42 44. q But who so confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy Pro. 28.13 r If we confesse our sinnes hee is faithfull and just to forgive us our sinnes and to cleanse us from all unrighteousnesse 1 Ioh. 1.9 s. t He looketh upon men and if any say I have sinned and perverted that which was right and it profited me not He will deliver his Soulâ— from going into the pit and his life shall see the light Lo all these things worketh God often times with man To bring back his Soule from the pit to be enlightned with the light of the liveing Job 33.27 28 29 30. 4. To an humble heart and godly sorrow for sinne The LORD dwelleth with such an one u and hath especiall respect to his griefes w he is nigh at hand to heare and to help in distresses x a contrite spirit is acceptable to God a broken heart he will not despise y he healeth the broken hearted and bindeth up his sores z He will revive the spirits of the humble a. 4 And the heart of the contritâ—â—ones b and will not contend herein for ever nor be alwayes wrath lâ—st the spirits should faile before him c The Lorâ— will restore comforts to such mourners d their condition is blessed e they shall be comforted f and their sorrow shall be turned into joy g the LORD takes especiall notice of such relenting weeping humbling h He will preserve such from generall calamiâ—â— i and give them his heavenly Kindom k u For thus saith the high and lofty one that inhabiteth eternity whose name is called holy I dwell in the high and holy place with him also that is of a humble and contrate spirit to 〈◊〉 the spirit of the humble and to revive the heart of the contrite ones Isa 57.15 w But that this man will I looke even to him that is poore and of a contrite spirit and that trembleth at my word I have seene his wayes and will heale him I will leade him also and will restore comforts unto him and to his mourners Isa 66.2 57.18 x The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit Psal 34.18 y The Sacrifice of God are a broken spirit a broken and a contrite heart Oh God thou wilt not despise Psal 51.17 z He healeth the broken heart and bindeth up their wounds Psal
none good but one that is God Mat. 19.17 Thou art good and dost good Ps 119.68 Sixteenth the LORD is most willing to give us the good things that he hath promised Come yee buy and eate yea come buy Wine and Milke without money and without price Isa 55.1 The Lord is not slacke concerning his promise but is long suffering to us ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance 2. Pet. 3.9 I will give to him that is a thirst of the fountaine of the water of life freely Re. 21.6 Seaventeenth the Lord is almighty therfore most able to performe all that he hath promised whatsoever opposeth I am the Almighty God Gen. 17.1 Great and marvellous are thy workes Lord God Almighty Re. 15.3 I wil work and who shall let it Isa 43.13 Being fully perswaded that what he had promised hee was also able to performe Rom. 4.21 Eighteenth the LORD is most true and faithfull to performe his word He is the Rock his Worke is perfect for all his wayes are judgement a God of truth and without iniquity just and righteous is he Deut. 32.4 The Lord thy God he is God the faithful God which keepeth covenant Deut. 7.9 Faithfull is he that calleth you who also will doe it 1 Thess 5.24 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering for he is faithfull that promised Heb. 10.23 Ninteenth the LORD who promiseth is omnipresent Therefore no place excludes our assurance of his performing his word unto us but wheresoever we are we may ought and must rely upon his promises Am I a God at hâ—nd sayth the Lord and not a God a farre off Can any hide himselfe in secret places that I shall not see him sayth the Lord Doe not I fill Heaven and Earth sayth the Lord Ier. 23.23 24. The eyes of the Lord runne to and fro through the whole earth to shew himselfe strong in the behalfe of them whose heart is perfect towards him 2 Cro. 16.9 Twentieth the LORD who promiseth is most wise therefore throughly considereth when where by what meanes and in what manner or how far to let us experimentally find the truth of his word so that we may rest assured thereof as shall be best for us goe all how it will with us Now unto the King eternall immortall invisible the onely wise God be honour and glory for ever and ever Amen 1 Tim. 1.17 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdome and knowledgeof God! Rom. 11 33. The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations 2 Pet. 2.9 Twenty one the Lord who promiseth is omniscient Knowing perfectly in which how many and how far we stand in need of his help to vouchsaf he same according to his word Great in counsell and mighty in worke for thine eyes are open upon all the wayes of the sonnes of men to give every one according to his wayes and according to the fruit of his doings Ieremy 32.19 The wayes of man are before the eyes of the Lord and he pondereth al his goings Pro. 5.21 Twenty two The Lord who promiseth is most holy therefore cannot dâ—e a thing so contrary to his most holy nature as to breake his promise Holy holy holy is the Lord of hosts Jsa 6.3 Rev. 3.7 The Lord is righteous in all his wayes and holy in all his works Psa 145.17 There is none holy as the Lord 1 Sam. 2.2 Thou art of purer eyes then to behold evill and canst not look on iniquity Hab. 1.13 Twenty three the Lord who promiseth is most just and it is one especiall property of a just man to keep his promise Wilt thou condemne him that is most just Iob. 34.17 To shew that the Lord is upright he is my Rock and there is no unrighteousnesse in him Psa 92.15 A just God and a Saviour there is none beside me Jsa 45.21 The just Lord is in the middest thereof he will not doe iniquity Zeph. 3.5 Twenty foure The Lord abhorreth and destroyeth the unjust but Loveth and blesseth the just how should he then be unjust himselfe in not keeping his word Thou shall destroy them that speake leasing the Lord abhors the bloudy and deceitfull man Psal 5.6 Thou Lord wilt blesse the righteous with favour wilt thou compasse him as with a shield Psa 5.12 The righteous Lord loveth righteousnesse his countenance doth behold the upright Psalme 11.7 Twenty five The LORD decreed willeth worketh all things for his own glory unto the setting forth whereof the faithfull performing of every one of his promises doth exceedingly extend and from which the not performing any one of them would so far derogate that all that is or can be conceived revealed or expressed concerning him were nothing if he were not every wayes as good as his VVord For of him and through him and to him are all things to whom be glory for ever Romans 11.36 The Lord hath made all things for himselfe Pro. 16.4 Who worketh all things after the counsell of his own will Eph. 1.11 Thou art worthy O Lord to receive glory and honour and power for thou hast created all things and for thy pleasure they are and were created Rev. 4.11 Twenty six The LORD by his especiall and only providence ordaineth and ordereth all things in most especiall remarkeable manner to manifest to his own that he is and ever will be their God for good according to his VVord Now therefore be not grieved nor angry with your selves that yee sold me hither for God did send mee before you to preserue life God sent me before you to preserve you a posterity in the Earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance so now it was not you that sent mee hither but God Gen. 45.5.7.8 â—t as for you yee thought evil against me but God meant it unto good to bring to passe as it is this day to save much people alive Gen. 50.20 And we know that all things worke together for good to them that love God Rom. 8.28 Twenty seaven The LORD who promiseth is unchangeable in his Nature Attribute and Promises yea whatsoever he hath revealed Himselfe to have bin the same he is and ever will be to his own for good which fully answereth all suppositions objections feares and doubtings whatsoever against the infallibility of the promises I am the Lord I change not Mal. 3.6 With whom is no variablenesse neither shadow of turning Iam. 1.17 Jesus Christ the same yesterday and to day and for ever Hebr. 13.8 The gifts and calling of God are without Repentance Rom 11.29 Even from everlasting to everlasting thou art GOD Psal 90.2 I the Lord the first and with the last I am he Isa 41.4 Twenty eight and lâ—stly the Lord were not God if he kept not his VVord The strength of Jsrael will not lie nor repent for hee is not a man that he should repent 1 Sam. 15.29 God is not a man that hee should lie
entitles us to the promises p and our case standing thus we may we must confidently and comfortably conclude the Lord is our God q himselfe and his word is our portion r and that we shall finde him every way good unto us according to the same and every part thereof s in due time t notwithstanding all our unworthinesse u and all other impossibilities w as shall be most for his glory x and our salvation y for though Heaven and Earth should faile not one jot or tittle of his word shall fayle till all be fulfilled z therefore O my soule doe not feare faint or doubt a but hope beyond hope b believe beyond sence c and with an holy carelesnesse cast thy care on God who careth for thee d who hath never fayled thee e who f never will forget or forsake thee so shalt thou live by most comfortable experience g in the Lord to praise his word h and for his word to praise the Lord i and goe all how it will all shall go well k l Purifying their hearts by Faith Acts 15.9 m Faith which worketh by love Gal. 5.6 n That yee might walke worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing fruitfull in every good work Col. 1.10 o Therefore being justifyed by Faith we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ Rom. 5.1 p That the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe Gal. 3.22 All the promises of God in him are yea and in him are amen 2 Co. 1.20 q In God is my salvation and my glory the rock of my strength and my resuge is in God psal 61.7 My God shall be my strength Isa 49.5 My Lord and my God Ioh. 20.28 O my Soule thou hast sayd unto the Lord thou art my Lord psal 16.2 O Lord I sayd thou art my God psal 31.14 r God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever psal 73.26 Thou art my portion O Lord psalme 119.57 This is my comfort in my assliction for thy word hath quickned me psal 119.50 â— There sayled not ought of any good thing which the Lord had spoken all came to passe Josh 21.45 â— The Vsion is yet for an appointed time but at the end it shall speak and not lie though it tarry wait for it because it will surely come it will not tarry Hab. 2.3 In due season we shall reape if we faint not Gal. 6.9 u For mine own sake even for mine own sake I will doe it Isa 48.11 I had pity for my holy Name which the house of Israel had prophaned Ezek. 36.21 w I will worke and who shall let it Isa 43.13 x For of him and through him and to him are all things to whom be glory for ever Rom. 12.36 â— I know that this shall turne to my salvation phil 1.19 We know that al thiâ—gâ— worke together for good to them that love God Rom. 8 28. â— Verily I say to you till heaven and Earth passe one jotor one tittle shall in no wise passe from the Law till all be fullfilled Mat. 5 18. â— Have not I commanded thee be strong and of a good courage be not affrayd neither be thou dismayed for the Lord thy Gâ—d is with thee whither soever thou goest Iâ—sh â— 9 Why art thou cast down O my soule and why art thou disquieted within me hope thou in God for I shall yet prayse him who is the health of my countenance and my God psal 43.5 b Who against hope believed in hope Rom. 4 18. c Being fully perswaded that what he had promised he was able also to performe Ro. 4.21 d Casting all your care upon him for hee careth for you â— According to all that he promised there hath not failed one good word of all his good promise which hee promised 1 Kings 8.56 â— He hath said I will never leave thee nor forsake thee Heb. 13.5 g I shall yet praise him who is the health of my countenance and my God psal 4â— 11 Hee will bring me forth to the light and I shall behold his righteousnesse Micha 7 9 h In God will spraise his word in the Lord will I prayse his word psa 56.10 â— Blâ—ssed be the Lord God which spake with his mouth and hath with his hand fulfilled it 1 King 8.15 k Surely I know it shall be well with them that seare God Eccl. 8.12 Say yee to the righteous that it shall be well with him 3.10 Thus far to whom the promises doe in Christ assuredly belong To whom the promises belong not THese most pretious pearles are not for filthy Swine neither is this childrens bread for dogs â— â—ll unregenerate men that live in their sins without repentance are strangers from the Covenant of promise and have no part in the Testament they have no hope but are without God in the World m Therefore I besâ—â—ch and warn you as I doe mine own soule to lay this seriously to heart n lest we miserably deceive our selves o and lose our labour p for this is certaine if we dare to live in any one sin without Repentance in stead of the promised blessings we may look for threatned vengeance and whosoever cannot as none such can rightly lay holâ— on the promised comforts may justly expect the plagues according to the contrary threatring q this is a maine point and worthy our best consideration r l Give not that which is holy unto dogs neither cast ye your pearls before Swine Math. 7.6 It is not meete to take the childrens bread and to cast it to dogs Mat. 15.26 m Yee were without Christ being aliens from the Common Wealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise having no hope and without God in the World Eph. 2.12 â— Meditate upon these things give thy selfe wholly to them 1 Tim. 4.15 â— Benot deceived God is not mocked for whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reape Gal. 6.7 â— Turne yee not aside for then should yee goe after vaine things which cannot profit nor deliver for they are vaine 1 Sam. 12.21 I will declare thy righteousnesse and thy workes for they shall not profit thee Isa 57.12 The wages of sin is death Ro. 6.23 q For it is written Deut. 27.26 Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the Booke of the law to doe them Gal 3.10 Whosoever shall keep the whole Law and yet offend in one point is guilty of all Iam. 2.10 Compare Deut. 28. ve 1. ver 25. With vâ— 15. To the end See especially ver 8. 61. r Who so is wise and will observe those things even they shall understand the loving kindnesse of the Lord Psalme 107.43 Who is wise and hee shall understand these things prudent and he shall know them for the wayes of the Lord are right and they shall walke in them Hos 14.9 Now consider this yee that forget God lest I teare you in pieces and there be none to help psal 50.22
psal 145.19 Whosoever among you feareth God to you is the word of this salvation sent Acts 13.26 pro. 22.4 Vide suprà s.t. 14. To such as feare Gods Word The Lord will look to him for good g And reward him in mercy h g But to this man wil I looke even to him that is poore and of a contrite spirit and trembleth at my word Isa 66.2 h Who so despiseth the word shall bâ— destroyed but hee that feareth the Commandement shall bee rewarded Pro. 13.13 15. To such as love God and Christ God the Father i Christ our Saviour loveth him k And will reveale himselfe to him l our Father and Redeemer will come unto him and dwell with him m God will bring him to his house there his service shall be accepted and he shall be refreshed n The Lord preserves such here o And will make them happy in heaven p i He that loveth me shall be loved of my Father and I wil love him and wil manifest my selfe unto him Joh. 14.21 I love them that love me pro. 8.17 k.l.m. If any man love me he wil keepe my words and my Father wil love him and we wil come unto him and make our abode with him Jo. 14.23 n Also the Sonnes of the stranger that joyne them selves to the Lord to serve him and to love the Name of the Lord even them wil I bring to my holy mountaine and make them joyfull in my house of prayer their burnt offrings and their services shal be accepted upon mine Altar for mine House shall bee called an House of Prayer Isay 56 6.7 o The Lord presâ—â—veth all them that love him psal 145.20 p Eye hath not â—ene nor eare heard neither have enâ—ed into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him 1 Cor. 2.9 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation for when he is tryed he shall receive the Crowne of life which the Lord hath promised to them that love Him Jam. 1.12.8 2.5 16. To delight in Gods VVord Such an one shall have his hearts desire q Delight thy selfe also in the Lord and he shal give thee the desires of thine heart Psa 37.4 17. To love to Gods VVord Such shall have no hurt r But great presperity s r.s. Great peace have they which love thy Law and nothing shal offend them Psal 119.165 18. To delight in Gods Word All as to the feare of God before pag. 124 125. out of the 112. Psalme 19. To our love to Gods Church The Lord will blesse t And prosper suol 〈◊〉 â— And I will blesse them that blesse thee and curse him that curseth thee Gen. 12.3 Numb 24.9 u Pray for the peace of Jerusalem they shall prosper that love thee Psal 122.6 20. To our love to Gods Ministers In receaving w in hearing them we receive and heare Christ x The good we doe to them is done to Christ y And the same will be reward accordingly z w He that receiveth you receiveth mee Mat. 10.40 x Hee that heareth you heareth mee Lu. 10.40 y He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me I. 13.20 z He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a Prophet shal receive a Prophets reward and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shal receive a righteous mans reward Mat. 10.41 21. To our love to Gods Children Thereby we know we are of the truth a. 47 And our hearts are assured b We are true members of Christs Church and shall continuâ— so to the end c And are translated from Death to life d And shall inherit Heaven for even e a. 47. b Let us not love in word nor in tongue but in Deede and in Truth And hereby wee know that we are of the Truth and shall assure our hearts before him c In whose eyes a vile person is contemned but he honoreth them that feare the Lord Ps 15.4 d Wee know that we have passed from Death to Life because wee love the brethren 1 Joh. 3.14 e Lord who shall abide in thy Tabernacle who shal abide in thy holy hil He in whose eyes a vile person is contemned but he honoreth them that feare the Lord psal 151.4 22. To our love to Christs comming We shall have everlasting life f f Henceforth there is laid up for mee a Crowne of â—ighteousnesse which the Lord the righteous judge shall give me at that day and not unto me onely but to them also that love his appearing 2 Tim. 4.8 23. To live in untry peace and concord Such the God of love and peace will live with g And will blesse here h And make happy for evermore i g Be perfect be of good comfort be of one minde live in peace and the God of love and peace shal be with you 2 Cor. 13.11 h. i. Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to live together in unity For there the Lord commandeth his blessing even life for evermore Psal 133.1.3 24. To those that counsell others for peace They shall have Ioy. k k But to the counsellers of peace is joy Pro. 12.20 25. To those that make peace with others They shall bee called Gods Childen and are blessed l l Blessed are the peace-makers for they shall be called the children of God Maâ— 59. 26. To the humble hearted God will teach such his way m They are wise n The Lord beholds them with love and care o And will preserve and deliver them p even when others are cast down they shall be sensibly upheld and lifted up q Their reward is riches r Hâ—nour s And glory t And advancement t God gives grace to such u Will save them from his wrath in the very day thereof w The finall and full reward of humility is everlasting life x m The meeke will he guide in judgement and the meeke wil hee teach his way Psal 25.9 n But with the lowly is wisdome Pro. 11.2 o Though the Lord be high yet hath he respect unto the lowly psal 138.6 p.q. When men are cast down then thou shalt say there is lifting up and he shal save the humble Iob. 22.29 r By humility and the feare of the Lord is Riches and Honour and Life Pro. 22.4 s And before honour is humilitie Pro. 15.33 t But honour shal uphold the humble in spirit Pro. 29.23 u Remove the Dâ—adem and take off the Crowne this shall not be the same Exâ—lt him that is low and abase him that is high Ezek. 21.26 And hee that humbleth himselfe shal be exâ—lted Matth. 23.12 Luk 14.11 18.14 u But hee giveth grace to the lowly Prov. 3.34 Iam. 46.1 Pet. 55. The same words w Seeke yee the Lord all the meeke of the Earth which have wrought his judgement seeke righteousnesse seeke meekenesse It may bee yee shall be hidde in the day of the Lords angeâ— Zeph. 2.3 x Vide suprà r pro. 22.4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himselfe as this little child the same
If for Faith It shall be granted k k Jesus answered if thou knowest the gift of God and who it is that saith to thee give me to drink thou wouldst have asked of him and he would have given thee living water Joh. 4.10 14. If for the feare l And favour of God m We shall obtaine them l If thou cryest after knowledge and liftest up thy voyce for understanding Then shalt thou understand the feare of the Lord and finde the knowledge of God For the Lord giveth wisdom 〈…〉 his mouth commeth knowledge and â—â—derstanding Pro. 2.3.5.6 m He shal pray unto God and he wil befavourable unto him and he shal see his faâ— with joy Iob. 33.26 15. If for inward joy We shall have it n to the full o n Vide suprà m Iob. 33 26. o Aske and yâ— shal receive that your joy may be full Ioh. 16.24 16. If wee lack wisdome and strength to beare Affliction aright The Lord will bestow it freely and plentifully p p If any of you lack wisdome let him aske it of God that giveth to all men liberally and upbraideth not and it shal be given him Iam. 1.5 17. Or to order our Affaires wisely We shall have it assuredly q q But they that seeke the Lord understand all things Pro. 28.5 18. If wee pray for increase of good Gifts in generall r Or of saving Knowledge s Or for Gods spirit to supply all our necessities t They shall be vouchsafed to us r If thou wouldst seeke to God be times and make thy supplication to the Almighty Though thy beginning was small yet thy latter end should greatly increase Iob. 8.57 s Call unto me and I wil answer thee and shew thee great and mighty things which thou knowest not Jer. 33.3 Covet earnestly the best gifts and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way 1 Cor. 12.31 t If yee then being evil know how to give good gifts to your children how much more shal your Heavenly Father give the holy spirit to them that aske him Lu. 11.13 But my God shal supply all your neede according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus Phil. 4.19 19. If for the Kingdome of God and his Righteousesse Iâ— shall be given us and all other things shall be ministred unto us u u Seeke yee first the Kingdome of God and his righteousnesse and all their things shal be added to you Mat. 6.33 20. If we pray for Others Sinnes shall be pardoned and judgements removed w â— Is any siâ—ke among yoâ— let him call for the Elders of the Church and let them pray over him anointing him with oile in the Name of the Lord. And the prayer of Faith shal save the sick and the Lord shal raise him up and iâ— hee have committed sins they shal be forgivâ—n him Confesse your faults one to another and pray one for another that yee may be healed the effectuall fervent prayer of a righteous man avayleth much Iam. 5.14 15 16. 21. If we pray for the peace of Zion We shall prosper v x Pray for the peace of Jerusalem they shall prosper that love thee Psalme 122.6 22. If for the peace of the place where we live Therein we shall have peace though the people be our Enemies y y And seeke the peace of the City whether I have caused you to be carried away captives and pray unto the Lord for it for in the peace thereof shal yee have peace Ier. 29.7 23. If Gods people pray together Our Heavenly Father will heare and helpe us z z If two of you shal agree on Earth as touching any thing that they shal aske it shal be done for them of my Father my Father which is in Heaven Matth. 18.19 Further many most comfortable places abundantly and infallibly declaring in what most gracious manner the Lord will heare our Prayers 7. He heareth our inward groanes in our extreamest Miseries Even when we cannot expresse our selves a. 53 Our mourning b Sighs c Desires d Tears c Complaining f Our very voye g And naming of Christ h He will heare wiâ—â— cut despising our prayers i Or hitting us is the Teeth with our fore-past sinnes or present frailties k He will prepare our hearts too and help us to draw our petitions l He accepts our prayers m He takes delight in them and in hearing of them n He looks down of purpose to heare our groanes o To deliver us when we are past hope p His Ears are open there is not the least impediment in his hearing q It is his very nature to be a GOD that heareth prayers It is not contrary to his disposition r He thinks thoughts of place to give an end to our troubles according to our expectations s He will be plenteous in mercy to all that call upon him t And will give us liberally u He will remarkeably help us and shew us sometimes wonderous things that we know not w He will refresh us also with much joy and comfort of heart he will be many times as the dew to our hearts x He will heare every one that asketh of him aright y Yea in whatsoever we aske wee may have what we will according to his will z When we cannot pray as we ought his Spirit shall help our infirmities a. 54 God will Crowne our prayers with this honour to be signâ—s of 〈◊〉 Sanctification b And Salvation c 〈◊〉 will heare us speedily d In the very 〈◊〉 in due time when we are in trouble yea so as he will in our affliction in especiall manner let us know hee is our God and will deliver uâ— e He is ready to be found f He will heare at the very first even while we are speaking to him g And answer us before we can expresse our selves h Yea the Lord heareth us when we thinke he hath forsaken us i all our prayers are heard and granted only through Christ Jesus k a. 53. And God heard their groaning and God remembring this Covenant with Abraham with Isaack and with Jacob Ex. 2.24 b From Heaven did the Lord behold the Earth to heare the groaning of the prisoners Ps 102.19.20 c For the sighing of the needy now wiâ— I arise saith the Lord I wil set him iâ— safety from him that puffeth at him Ps 12.5 d Lord thou hast heard the desire of the humble thou wilt prepare their heart and wilt cause thine eare to heare Psal 10.17 The Lord is nigh unto all them that cal upon him to all that cal upon him in truth He wil fulfill the desire of them that feare him hee also wil heare their cry and wil save them Psalme 145.18.19 But the desire of the righteous shal be granted Pro. 10.24 â— Hold not thy peace at my Teares Pâ—â—l 39.12 But thou my Teares into thy bottell Psal 56 8. f He forgetteth not the cry of the humble Psal 9.12 g My voyce shalt thou heare in the morning Ps 5.3 55.17 Hee wil bee very gracious unto thee at the
voyce of thy cry when hee shall heare it hee wil answer thee Isay 30 19. h And let every one that nameth the Name of Christ depart from iniquitie 2 Tim. 2.19 i I wil regard the Prayer of the destitute and not despise their Prayer Psal 102.17 k If any of you lack Wisdome 〈◊〉 him aske of GOD that giveth to 〈◊〉 men liberally and upbraideth not Jam. 1.5 l Thou wilt prepare their heart thou wilt cause thine Eare to heare Psalme 10.17 m But the prayer of the upright is his delight â—râ— 15.8 n I wil praise the Name of God with a Sâ—ng and wil magnifie him with Thanksgiving This also shall please the Lord better then an Oxe or Bullock that hath hornes and hoofes Psalme 69.30.31 o. p For he hath looked downe from the height of his Sanctuary from Heaven did the Lord behold the Earth To heare the groaning of the prisoners to loose those that are appointed to death Psa 102.19 20. q His ears are open to the righteous cry psal 34.15 1 pet 3.12 r Heare my cry O God attend unto my prayer Ps 61.1 s For I know the thoughts that I thinke towards you saith the Lord thoughts of peace and not of evil to give you an expected end Then shall yee call upon me and yee shal goe and pray unto me and I wil hearken unto you And yee shall seeke me and finde mee when yea shall search for mee with all your heart Ier. 29.11.12 13. t Seeke yee the Lord while hee may be found cal yee upon him while hee is neere Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts and let him returne unto the Lord and he wil have mercy upon him and to our God for he wil abundantly pardon Isay 55.6 7. v Vide supra k Jam. 1.5 w Call unto mee and I will answer thee and shew thee great and mighty things which thou knowest not Jer. 33.3 x He shal pray unto God and he shal be favourable unto him and he shal see his face with joy Job 33.26 I will bee as the dew unto Israel Hose 14 5. y For every one that asketh receiveth and hee that seeketh sindeth Luk. 11.10 Mat. 7.8 z What things soever yee desire when yee pray believe that yee receive them and yee shal have them Mark 11.24 a. 54. The spirit also helpeth our infirmities for we know not what we should pray for as we ought but the spirit 〈◊〉 selfe maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered Rom. 8.26 b But if any man be a Worshipper of God and doth his wil him he heareth Joâ— 9 31. c Hee shal call upon me and I will 〈…〉 swer him I wil bee with him in trouble I wil deliver and honour him Psal 91.15 d In the day when I câ—l answer mee speedily ps 102.2 My voyce shalt thou heare in the morning O God psal 5 3. e The Lord also wâ—â— be a refuge for the oppressed a refuge in times of trouble Psal 9.9 50.15 He shall cal upon mee and I wil answer him I wil be with him in trouble I wil deliver him and honour him Psal 91.15 f God is our refuge and strength a very present helpe in trouble psal 46.1 g From the first day that thou diddest set thine heart to understand and to chasten thy selfe before thy God thy words were heard and I am come for thy words Dan. 10.12 h And it shal come to passe that before they call I wil answer and whiles they are yet speaking I will heare Iay 65.24 i For I said in my â—â—ste I am cut off from before thâ—â—e 〈◊〉 nevâ—â— the lesse thou I eardest the voyce of my supplication when I cried unto thee Pâ—al 31.22 k Whatsoever yee shalâ— aske the Father in my Name hee shâ—â— give it you John 16.23 And watsoever yee shal aske in my Name that wil I doe that the Father may be glorified in the Sonne If yee shal aske any thing in my Name I wil doe iâ— Jâ—â— 14 13 14. And this is the confidence that we have in him that if wee aske any thing 〈◊〉 cording to his wil he heareth us And if we know that he heareth us whatsoever we aske wee know that wee have the petition that wee desired of him 1 Jâ— 5.14.15 For through him wee both have an accesse by one spirit unto the Father Eph. 2.18 8. To our Thankesgiving to the Lord. It is a good thing l 〈…〉 m It is most acceptable to the Lord â— And 〈◊〉 is glorified thireby o l It â—s a good thing to give thank 〈◊〉 unto the Lord and to sing prayses unto thy Name O most high Psalme 92. 1. m Rejoyce in the Lord O yee righteous for praise is comely for the upright Psal 33.1 n I wil praise the name of God with 〈◊〉 Song and will magnifie him wiâ—h Thanksgiving This also shall please the Lord better then an Oxâ— or Bullock that hath hornes and hoofes Psalmâ— 69.30 31. o Whose offreth praise glorifieth mee psal 50.23 9. To our conscionable hearing Gods Word It is a signe we are in Gods Covenant p And of Christs Flocke q And most near and deare to him r He knowes us and takes especiall notice of us s We shall be inabled to heare better t Grace in generall u Saving knowledge w True Faith x The feare of the Lord y Holy joy or spirituall satisfaction z Increase of grace in generall â— 55 Increase of Faith b Hereâ—â— shall be wrought in us c We shall be blessâ—â— here d Art freed from Damnation e And be assured of Salvation for evermore f p Incline your eare and come unto meâ—â— heare and your Soule shal live and I wil make an everlasting Covenant with you even the sure mercies of David Isay 55 3. q My Sheep heare my voyce and I know them and they follow mee John 10.27 r Behold my Mother and my Brethren For whosoever shall doe the wil of God the same is my Mother and my Sister and brother Marke 3.34.35 s Vide suprid q Ioh. 10.27 t.v. Vide suprà p Isay 55.3 w But unto them that are called both Jewes and Greekes Christ the power of God and the Wisdome of God 1 Cor. 1.24 x So then Faith commeth by hearing and hearing by the Word of God Rom. 10.17 y Come yee Children hearken unto me I wil teach you the feare of the Lord Psa 34.11 z Psalme a. 55. For this cause also thanke wee God without ceâ—sing because when yee received the Word of God which yee heard of us yee received it not as â—â—ew and of men but â—s it is in such the Word of God which â—ffâ—ctually worketh also in you that believe 1 Thess 2.3 b For I am not ashâ—med of the Gospel of Christ for it is the power of God unto Sâ—lvation to every one that believeth to the Jew first and also to the Gâ—â—k For therein is the Righteousnesse of GOD revealed from Faith to Faith Romans
thou shalt heape coales of fire upon his head and the Lord shall reward thee Proverbs 25.21 22. Rom. 12.20 7. If we be Secret It shews a wise b And a faithfull heart c And we glorifie God d b A prudent man concealeth knowledge pro. 12.23 c But he that is of a faithfull spirit concealeth the matter pro. 11.13 d It is the glory of God to conceale a thing Pro. 25.2 8. If wee keepe Silence it is a note of Wisdome See to governing the Tongue e e But a man of understanding holdeth his peace Prov. 11.12 9. To speaking the Truth It is a signe we are Gods Children f God delights in us g We shall get understanding from God and be reputed wise among men we shall have favour from God and good will from men h We shall be inabled to deale directly i And delight great men k They will love us l And imploy us gladly m We shall have long life n And happy dayes o VVe shall persevere in grace p And injoy heaven q f Lord who shall abide in thy Tâ—bermacle Who shall dwell in thy holy hill He that speaketh the truth in his heart Psal 15.1.2 g But they that deale truely are his delight Pro. 12.22 h Let not Mercy and Truth forsake thee binde them about thy necke write them upon the Table of thine heart So shalt thou finde favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man Pro. 3.3 4. i He that speaketh Truth sheweth forth righteousnesse pro 12.17 k. l. Righteous lipps are the delight of Kings and they love him that speaketh right pro. 16.13 m Every man shall kisse his lips that giveth aright answer Pro. 24.26 n. o What man is hee that desireth life And loveth many dayes that hee may see good Keepe thy tongue from evill and thy lips from speaking guile Ps 34.12.13 1 Pet. 3.10 p The lip of Truth shall be established for ever pro. 12.19 q Lord who shall abide in thy Tabernacle c. Hee that speaketh the truth in his heart Hee that backbâ—teth not with his Tongue Psalme 15.1 2 3. 10. If we deale Truly The Lord delighteth in us and will keepe us from harme r See to dealing justly r There shall no evill happen to the just but the wicked shall be filled with mischiefe Lying Lips are abomination to the Lord but they that deale truly are his delight 11. If wee performe our lawfull Oaths Covenants Contracts and Promises though made to our owne hinderance We are Gods children shall persevere in grace and be saved s s Lord who shall abide in thy Tabernacle Who shall dwell in thy holy hill He in whose eyes a vile person is contemned but hee honoureth them that feare the Lord he that sweareth to his owne hurt and changeth not He that putteth not out his money to Usury nor taketh a reward against the innocent he that doth these things shall never be moved Psalme 15.1.4 5. 12. If we instruct our Children They shall by Gods blessing reape continuall benefit therby t See the next proofs t Traine up a Child in the way he should goe and when he is old he will not depart from it Pro. 22.6 13. If we correct our Children Their naturall perversnesse shall be driven out u They shall be made wise w We shall have peace by them x and pleasure in them y Our correcting shall not hurt them z But be a means to save them a. 60 u Fooâ—ishnesse is bound in the heart of a Child but the rod of correction shall drive it farre from him Prov. 22.15 w The rod and reproofe give wisdome Pro. 29 15. x Correct thy Sâ—nne and he shall give thee rest yea he shall give delight unto thy soule Pre. 29.17 y. z Withhold not correction from the Child for if thou beatest him with the rod hee shall not die Proverbs 23.13 a. 60 Thou shalt beate him with the rod and deliver his Soule from death prov 23.14 14. I we obey our Parents Wee shall have long life and prosper on Earth b b Honour thy Father and thy Mother that thy dayes may bee long upon the Land which the Lord thy God giveth thee Exâ—dus 20.12 Dew 5.16 15. If we obey Superiours The two last and we shall be praysed c c VVilt thou then not be affrayd of the power doe that which is good and thou shalt have praise of the same Rom. 13.3 16. If we have a good name It procureth great contentment d And is more worth then great riches e d And a good report maketh the bones fat pro. 15.30 e A good name is rather to be chosen then great riches pro. 22.1 17. If we govern our minds it is a note of VVisdome f We shall be reputed wise g And be able to govern our Tongues h And expresse good government i And excell k f VVith the well advised is wisdome Prov. 13 10. g The wise in heart shall be called prudent prov 16.21 h The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth and addeth learning to his lips prov 16.23 i Hee that is slow to anger is better then the mighty and hee that ruleth his spirit then hee that taketh a City Prov. 16.32 k A man of understanding is of an excellent spirit pro. 17.27 18. If we govern our Tongues We shall have long life and happy dayes l Our talke shall abound with goodnesse m It is a signe of wisdom in any n Yea the foolish in that is counted wise o It declareth understanding p It is a signe of Sanctisication q VVe edify many r And converse acceptably s VVe prevent and deliver our selves from much mischief t VVe procure our selves contentment u And health w We keep our selves secure x We prevent and appease wrath and contention y We use knowledge aâ—ight z VVeare esteemed wise and well governed â— 61 VVe preserve our Soules from afflictions b 〈◊〉 Summe quiet and diâ—quiet fâ—lly and wisdom safâ—â—y or harm life or death are in the power of the Tongue c l VVhat man is hee that desireth liâ—e and loveth many dayes that hee may see good Keepe thy Tongue from evâ—ll and thy lips from speaking guile Psal 34.12 13. 1 pet 3.10 m The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life Pro. 10.11 n In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdome is found Prov. 10.13 o Even a foole when he holdeth his peace is accounted wise pro. 17.28 p Hee that refraineth his lips is wise Pro. 10.19 q The Tongue of the just is as choise silver Pro. 10.20 If any man among you seemeth to be religious and bridleth not his Tongue but deceiveth his owne heart this mans Religion is vaine Iam. 1.26 r A wholsome Tongue is a Tree of life The lips of the wise disperseth knowledge Pro. 15.4.7 s The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable pro. 10.32 Pleasant words are as an hony-combe sweete to the Soule and health to the Bones Pro. 16.24 A word fitly spoken is like Apples
of Gold in Pictures of Silver Pro. 25.11 t But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them pro. 12.6 u A man shall be satisfyed with good by the Fruite of his Mouth Proverbs 12 14. w But the Tongue of the wise is health Prov. 12.18 x He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his 〈◊〉 proâ— 13.3 But the lips of the wise shall preserve them prov 14.3 y A soft answer turneth away wrath prov 15.1 z The Tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright prov 15.2 a. 61. Hee that shutteth his lips is esteemed a Man of understanding prov 17 28 b Whoso keepeth his Mouth and his Tongue keepeth his soule from troubles prov 21.23 c A mans belly shall be satisfyed with the fruite of his Mouth and with the increase of his lips shall hee be filled Death and Life are in the power of the Tongue and they that love it shall eate the Fruit thereof pro. 18.20 21. 19. To ordering our Affaires wisely Such shall gaine more wisdom d And shall be preserved from sin and misery e He shews understanding f And wins commendation g And carries himselfe acceptably h Cirâ—umspectly i worthily k He seareth and evoydeth iniquity l Abounds in knowledge m And makes fools ashamed n He is a delight to wise men even to great men o He walks uprightly p Shall find good q And be esteem'd prudent r And guideth his mouth wisely s And hath much contentment t Thugh mean he shall rule over the greater u And come to wealth w His countenance â—ews wisdom x He seeketh y And obtaiâ—â—th knowledge z He understandeth deep câ—unsell a. 62 Hath happinesse in his house b Prevaileth against great strength c Discerneth evill ere it come and avoyds it d He is of great sufficiency e And increaseth therin f Furthereth the peace of the Land where he liveth g Discovereth the pride and self-conceitednesse of others h Shall be delivered out of trouble i Is a joy to his parents k Shall understand the VVill of God in his Word l And have great glory in Heaven m d A wise Man will heare and will increase learning Proverbs 1.5 The wise in heart shall be called prudent and the sweetnesse of the lips increaseth learning Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it but the instruction of fools is folly The heart of the wife teacheth his mouth and addeth learning to his lips prov 16.21 22 23. e When wisdome entereth into thy heart and knowledge is pleasant unto thy Soule Discretion shall preserue thee understanding shall keepe thee To deliver thee from the way of the evill man from the man that speaketh froward things Prov. 2.10.11 12. f But a man of understanding hath wisdome prov 10.23 g A man shall be commended according to his wisdom pro. 12.8 h Good understanding giveth favour pro. 13.15 16.24 i The prudent man looketh well to his gâ—ing prov 14 15. k Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge prov 13.16 l A wise man feareth and departeth from evill Prov. 14.16 m The prudent are crowned with knowledge prov 14.18 n. o Wisdome resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding but that which is in the midst of fooles is made known Prov. 14.33 p A man of understanding walketh uprightly prov 15.21 q He that handleth a matter wisely shall finde good prov 16.20 r The wise in heart shall be called prudent prov 16.21 s Vide suprà d in prov 16.23 Hee that hath knowledge spareth â—is words Pro. 17.27 t Wisdom is before him that hath understanding pro. 17.24 u. w A wise servant shall have rule over a Son that causeth shame and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren pro. 17.2 x Vide suprà t in pro. 17.24 y.z. The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge and the Eare of the wise seekâ—eth knowledge pro. 18.15 a. 62 Counsell in the heart of man is like deepe water but a man of understanding will dâ—aw it out pro. 20.5 b There is Treasure to bee desired and Oile in the dwelling of the wise prov 21.20 c A wise man scaleth the City of the mighty and casteth downe the strength of the confidence thereof prov 21.22 d A prudent man fore-seeth the evill and hideth himselfe Prov. 22.3 27.12 e. f A wise man is strong yea a man of knowledge increaseth strength Prov. 24.5 g By a man of understanding and knowledge the state of the Land shall be prolonged prov 28.2 h The rich man is wise in his owne conceit but the poore that hath understanding searcheth him out Prov. 28.11 i But whoso walketh wisely he shall be delivered prov 28 26. h Whoso loveth wisdome rejoyceth his father prov 29.3 l Whoso is wise and he shâ—â— underst â—nd these things prudent and the shat know them Hos 14.9 m And they that be wise shall shine as the brightnesse of the fiâ—mame â—â—nd they that turne many to righteousnesse as the Starres for ever and ever Daâ— 12.3 20. To courage in a good Câ—use Gods Angel is by â—uch â— God will not forsake â—â—ch o See to trast in God n The Lord is with thee thou mighty man of vasour Judg. 6.12 o Blehold God is migâ—ty and despiseth not any hee is mighty in strength and wildâ—â— Job 36.5 21. To Diligence Such shall be imployed by great men p And â—hall be advanced q And grâ—wrich r With clenty t and contentment u p Seest thâ—â— a man delight in his buâ—â—nesse hee shall stand before Kings hee shall not stand before meane men prov 22.29 q The hand of the diligent shal bâ—are rule prov 12.14 r The hand of the diligent maketh rich prov 10.4 s The Soule of the diligent shall be made fat prov 3.4 t The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousnesse prov 21.5 u Vide suprà s In prov 13 4. 22. To Faithfulnesse Such secure themselves and others w Are most acceptable to them that imploy them x Shall abound with blessings here y And be plentifully rewarded for evermore z w A faithfull Embassadour is health Prov. 13.17 x As the cold of Snow in the time of harvest so it a faithfull Messenger to them that send him for hee refresheth the soule of his masters Prov. 25.13 y A faithfull man shall abound with blessings prov 28.20 z VVell done good and faithfull servant thou hast beene faithfull over a few things I will make thee ruler over many things enter thou into the joy of thy Lord Mat. 25.23 See all the parable Lu. 19.12 23. To Contentation It is a signe of godlinesse a. 63 And is much better with a little then abundance with strife b a. 63 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soule prov 13.24 b Better is little with the feare of the Lord then great Treasure and trouble therewith Better is a Dinner of herbs where love is then astalled Oxe and hatred therewith pro. 15.16.17 Better is a dry moâ—sell and quietnesse therewith then an house full of Sacrisices with
upon me I acknowledged my sin unto thee and mine iniquity have I not hid I sayd I will confesse my transgressions unto the Lord and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin Ps 32.3 4 5. Come unto me all yee that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest Mat. 11.28 p And all Israel shall heare and feare and shall doe no more any such wickednesse as this Deut. 13.11 And all the people shall heare and feare and do no more presumptuously Deut. 17 13. Ponder the path of thy feet and let all thy wayes be established Pro. 4.26 Eight In all wholly to deny our own wisedome q and strength r desiring and relying upon the direction s and power of the Lord alone t for the discharge of our duty u q Leane not unto thine own understanding be not wise in thine own eyes Prâ— 3.5.7 Neither make thy selfe overwise Eccles 7.16 r Not that we are sufficient of our selves 〈◊〉 think any thing as of our selves 2 Cor. 3. Without me ye can doe nothing Ioh 15. â— s Cause me to know the way wherein should walke for I lift up my soule 〈◊〉 thee Ps 143 8. In all thy wayes acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths Pro. 3.6 t Be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might Eph. 6.16 I can doe all things through Christ which strengtheneth me Phil. 4.13 Our sufficiency is of God 2 Cor. 3.5 The Lord is my strength and shield my heart trusted in him and I am helped psal 28.7 u I will cry unto God most high unto God that performeth all things for me psal 57.2 Ninth Lastly and above all in all our faylings by prayer to desire w and by faith apply x the free grace the rich mercy y infinite love a undeserved favour b unchangeable goodnesse c tender compassions d of our God e in Iesus Christ f for remission g Sanctification h acceptation and a blessing i yea for all good things revealed and assured to us in his most holy word so giving the Lord all the glory according to the same b w Be mercifull unto me O God be mercifull unto me for my soule trusteth in thee â— In whom we have boldnesse and ac 〈…〉 the faith of him â—â—ph 3.52 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbeliefe but was strong in faith giving glory to God Ro. 4.20 y Therefore it is of Faith that it might be by grace Rom. 4.16 Where sin abounded grace did much more abound Rom. 5.20 There is a remnant according to the election of grace and if by grace their it is no more of workes otherwise grace is no more grace but if it be of workes then it is no more of grace Ro 115.6 But by the grace of God I am that I am 1 Cor. 15.10 Not I but the grace of God which was with me Idem my grace is sufficient for thee 2 Cor. 129. To the prayse of the glory of his grace wherein he hath made us accepted in the Beloved in whom we have redemâ—tion through his blood the forgivenesse of sinnes according to the riches of his grace Eph. 1 6 7. By grace yee are saved That in the ages to come hee might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindnesse towards us through Câ—â—â—ist Jesus for by grace yee are saved through Faith and that not of your selves it is the gift of God not of workes lest any man should boast z But God who is rich in mercy for his great love wherewith he loved us Eph. 2.4 The same Lord over all is rich unto all Rom. 10.12 a Can a Woman forget her sucking child that she should not have compassion on the son of her wombe Yea they may forget yet will I not forget thee Isa 49.15 But God commendeth his love towards us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us Rom. 5.8 Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us that we should be called the sonnes of God 1 Iohn 3.1 b I will love them freely Hos 14.4 Thus sayth the Lord God I doe not this for your sakes O house of Israel but for mine holy Namessake which yee have prophaned Ezek. 36.22 The Lord did not set his love upon you nor choose you because yee were more in number then any people but because the Lord loved you Denetronomy 7 7 8. c I have loved thee with an everlasting love Ier. 31.3 Having loved his own which were in the World he loved them unto the end Ioh. 13.1 O how great is thy goodnesse which thou hast layd up for them that feare thee Ps 31.19 The goodnesse of God endureth continually psal 52.1 d He being full of compassion forgave their iniquity and destroyed them not psal 78.38 But thou O Lord art a God full of compassion and gracious long suffering and plenteous in mercy and truth psal 86.15 145.8 Let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us ps l. 79.8 Remember O Lord thy tender mercies and thy loving kindnesses psal 25.6 According to the multitude of thy tender mercies psal 51.1 Who crowneth thee with loving kindnesse and tender mercies psal 103.4 The Lord is good to all and his tender mercies are over all his workes psal 145.9 e He that is our God is the God of salvation psal 86.20 Lo this is our God we have wayted for him and he will save us Isa 25.9 For this God is our God for ever and ever psal 48.14 f But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him 1 Cor. 8.6 Christ is all and in all Col. 3.11 But of him are yee in Christ Jesus who of God is made unto us wisedome and righteousnesse and sanctification and redemption 1 Cor. 1.30 g Whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins Acts 10.43 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour for to give repentance to Israel and forgivenesse of sins Acts 5.31 In whom we have redemption through his blood the forgivenesse of sins Eph. 1.7 Col. 1.14 h See 1 Cor. 1.30 as to letter f. i To the prayse of the glory of his grace wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved Eph. 1.6 Acceptable to God by Jesus Christ 1 pet 2.5 k God having raysed up his Sonne Jesus sent him to blesse you Acts 3.26 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who hath blessed us with all spirituall blessings in heavenly places in Christ Eph. 1.3 l In God I will prayse his word in the Lord will I praise his word psalme 56.10.4 Not unto us O Lord not unto us but unto thy Name give glory for thy mercy and for thy truths sake psal 115.1 This is that faith that purisieth the heart l that worketh by love m that is full of good workes n that procures us peace o and that
was loft and bring againe that which was driven away and will binde up that which was broken and will strengthen that which was siâ—k Ez. 34.16 â— Fâ—r if there be first a willing minde it is acceâ—ed according to that a man hath and not according to that he hath not 2 Cor. 8.12 16. The Lord will make our holy duties profitaâ—le to our Soulâ—s o So that our labours neither are nor shall be in vaâ—ne 〈◊〉 But shall be rowarded q o For I will pour Water upon him that is Thirsty and Flouds upon the dry ground I will poure my spirit upon thy seede and my blessings upon thine off-spring And they shall spring up as among the Grasse as VVillowes by the VVater-courses Isay 44.3.4 p Be yee stedfast unmovable alwayes abounding in the worke of the Lordforasmuch as you know that your labour is not in vaine in the Lord. 1 Cor. 15.58 q Be yee strong therfore and let not your hands he weake for your worke shall be rewarded 2 Chron. 15.7 And let us not be weary in wel doing for in due season wee shall reape if wee faint not Gal. 6.9 Thus farre of the third head of the sixt maine part The fourth Head of the sixt maine part containeth such Promises as are made to avoyding divers particular sins as 1. To avoyding sinne in Generall THat the Lord will blesse us r Our sinnes though never so haynous shall be pardoned s We shall be justified from them t We shall have spirituall contentment u And outward prospâ—rity w And a long life x and be aved y r Blessed is the man that doth this and the Sonne of man that layeth hold on it that keepeth the Sabbath from polluting it and keepeth his hand from doing any evill Isay 56.2 s Learne to doe well seeke judgement relieve the oppressed judge the Fatherlesse plead from the Widow Come now and let us reason together saith the Lord though your sianes be as Scarlet they shall be as white as Snow though they be red like Crimson they shall be as wooll Isay 1.17.18 t Hee that hath not given forth upon Usory neither hath taken any increase that hath withdrawne his hand from iniquity and hath execute true judgement betweene man and man hath walked in my Statutes and hath kept my judgements to deale truly he is just he shall surely live saith the Lord God Ezâ—k 18.8 9. v Bee not wise in thine owne eyes feare the Lord and depart from evill It shall bee health to thy Navell and Marrow to thy Bones Proves bâ— 3.7.8 w If yee bee willing and obecienâ— yee shall eate the good of the Lâ—nd Isay 1.19 x What man is hee that'd streth life and loveth many dayes 〈…〉 see good Depart from â—â—ll and doe good seeke peace and pursue it Psalme 34.12.14 For hee that will love life and sâ—e good dayes let him refraine his Tâ—â—â—ue from evil and his lippes that â—â—y speak no guile Let him eichew evil and doe good let him seeke peace and ensue it 1 Pet. 3.10.11 y Vide supra t in Eze. 18.89 2. To avoyding evil Company The Lord will receive us and be our Father and make us his children z And will blesse us a. 57 We shall increase in grace b And prosper in all we doe c And persev 〈◊〉 goodnesse d z Wherefore come out from among them and be yee separate saith the Lord and touch not the uncleane thing and I wil receive you 2 Cor. 16.17 a. 57 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the Counsell of the ungodly nor standeth in the way of sinners nor sitteth in the seate of the scornefull Psal 1.1 b. c He shall be like a Tree planted by the rivers of water that bringeth forth his fruit in his season d His leafe also shall not whither and whatsoever hee doth shall prosper verse 3. 3. To avoyding evill Counsell B.c.d. in Isâ— 1.3 4. To avoyding Idolatry As before out of 2 Cor. 6.14 15 16 17 18. And we shall be saved e e And hath not eaten upon the mountaines neither hath liâ—t up his eyes to the Idols of the house Israel neither hath defiled his neighbours wile neither hath come neere to a menstrâ—ous Woman But hath walked in my Statutes and hath kept my judgements to deale truly bee is just hee shall surely live saith the Lord Ezek. 18.5.6.9 5. If we fly Adultery God in mercy will justifie and save us f f Vide supra e in Ezc. 18.5.6.9 6. And avoyd dealing with a Separate Woman g g Vide supra e in Eze. 18.5.6.9 7. If wee avoyd all othes sorts of Uncleanesse The Lord will receive us and be our Father and makes us his children h h Touch not the uncleane thing and I will receive you and will be a Father unto you and you shall be my sons and daughters 2 Cor. 6.18 8. If we avoyd oppression and injuring others The Lord will justifie and save us i And be our defence k And provide for us l And exalt us here m And glorify us hereafter n i Vide supra e Eze. 18.5 6 9. k. l.m Hee that walketh righteously and speaketh uprightly hee that despiseth the gaine of oppressions that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood and shutteth his eyes from seeing evill He shal dwell on high his place of defence shal be munition of rocks Isa 33.15 16. n Thine eyes shal see the King in his breauty they shall behold the Land that is very far off vers 17. See as before to Almes out of Isay 58.8 9 10 11. 9. If Covetousnesse We shall prolong our dayes Pro. 28.16 10. And if Usury It is a token we are of Gods Church c He will justify and save us p o Lord who shal abide in thy Tabernacle who shall abide in thy holy hill Hee that putteth not out his mony to Usury Psal 15.1.5 p Hee that hath not given forth upon Usury neither hath taken any increase He is just hee shal surely live saith the Lord Ez. 18.8.9 11. Bribery As before out of Isay 33.15 26 17. m We are of Gods Church q shall live happily here r And be saved for evermore s q Lord who shall abide in thy Tabernacle who shal abide in thy holy hill He that taketh not a reward against the innocent ps 15.1.5 r But hee that hateth gifts shall live Pro. 15.27 s He that doth these things shall never be moved Ps 15.5 12. And slandering of others It is a signe we are of Gods Church here and shall be saved for evermore t t Lord who shall abide in thy Tabernacle c. Hee that back-biteth not with his tongue nor doth evill to his Neighbour nor taketh up a reproach against his Neighbour hee that doth these things shall never be moved Psal 15.1.3.5 13. And receiving Slanders The last words of the third Vers 14. And Scorning others in Heart As before Psalme 1.1.3 In b 15. And Scornefull mocking gestures As
Psal 1.1.3 Isa 58.8,9,10 16. And mocking Words Both the same 17. And justifying our selves and others in sinne As Psal 1.1.3 In a. b 18. And the scornefull Idem 19. If we cast out the Scorner Inward strife outward contention and reproach shall cease e e Cast out the Scorner and contention shall goe out yea strife and reproach shall cease pro. 22.10 20. If we avoyd judging others We shall not be judged of others f f Judge not that yee be not judged For with what judgement yee judge yet shall be judged and with what mâ—asure ye mete it shal be measured to you againe Mat. 7.1 Judge not and yee shall not be judged condemne not and yee shall not be condemned Luk. 6.37 21. If we avoyd Wrath Anger Passion Such an one is of great wisdom g And shews great discretion h it is his glory to passe by anâ—ffâ—nce i He prevents k And appeaseth strife l is better then a mighty man m And then he that winneth a City n For it is his honour to cease from strife o g He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding Prov. 14.23 h. i The discretion of a man deferreth his anger and it is his glory to passe over a Transgression Prov. 19.11 k A soft answer turneth away wrath Pre. 15.1 l But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife Pro. 15.18 m. n Hee that is slow to anger is better then the mighty and hee that ruleth his spirit then hee that taketh a City Pro. 16.32 o Itiâ—an honour to a man to cease from strife Pro. 20.3 22. And Discord Strife and Contention All the same as to the last 23. If we avoyd Lying See to speaking truth 24. And evill Speaking As before out of Isay 58.8 9 10 11 12. 25. And swearing falsely We are of Gods Church are justifyed shall be blessed and saved p p Hee that back-biteth not with his tongue nor doth evill to his neighbour nor taketh up a reproach againe his Neighbour In whose eyes a vile person is contemned but hee honoureth them that feare the Lord hee that sweareth to his owne hurt and changeth not He that putteth not out his money to Usury nor taketh reward against the innocent hee that doth these things shall never be moved Psal 15.3 4 5. 26. And surety-ship We are free from much sorrow shame vexation trouble losse and charge q q Hee that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it and hee that hateth suretiship is sure Pro. 11.15 Thus farre of the fourth head of the sixt maine part The fift head of the sixt maine part containing Promises to imbracing many duties specified as 1. If wee receive and imbrace Instruction WE are in the way of life r VVe shew our love to knowledge s it is a 〈◊〉 of wisdom t We shall get understandâ—â—g u And judge among the wise w The Lord will teach us his wayes x We shall increase as Wisdom y And grace z And be preserved from mischiefe a. 58 it graceth us b it procureth us honour c And much good d And long life e We shall persevere in goodnesse f And be happy for ever g r Hee is in the way of life that keepeth instructions Prov. 10.17 s Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge Pro. 12.1 t But he that regardeth reproofe is prudent pro. 15.5 u When the wise is instructed he receiveth knowledge Pro. 21.11 But he that heareth reproofe getteth understanding pro. 15.32 w The eare that heareth the reproofe of life abideth among the wise prov 15.31 x Turne you at my reproofe behold I will pour out my spirit unto you I will make knowne my words unto you prov 1.23 y Teach a just man and he wil increase in learning pro. 9.9 z.a. 58. The Law of the wise is a fountaine of life to depart from the snares of death pro. 13 14. b My Son heare the instruction of thy Father and forsake not the Law of thy Mother For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head and chains about thy neck pro. 1.8.9 c But he that regardeth reproofe shall be honored pro. 13.18 d A reproofe entereth more into a wise man then a hundred stripes into a foole prov 17.10 e Heare O my Sonne and receive my sayings and the yeeres of thy life shall be many prov 4.10 f Heare counsell and receive instruction that thou mayest be wise in thy later end prov 19 20. g Take fast hold of instruction let her not goe keepe her for sheâ— is thy life prov 4.13 2. If we instruct and reprove others Such as are wise will love us h And gaine knowledge by us i And increase inwisdom k And performe an acceptable work to God l And shall at length finde more favour then a flutterer m We shall have contentment n And enjoy Gods blessing o h Rebuke a wise man and he will love thee Pro. 9.8 i When the wise is instructed he receiveth knowledge por 21.11 k Give instruction to a wise man and hee will bee yet wiser teach a just man and hee will increase in learning Prov. 9.9 l As an eare-ring of Gold and an Ornament of fine Gold So is a wise reprover upon an obedient eare Prov. 25.12 m Hee that rebuketh a man afterwards shall finde more favour then hee that flattereth with the tongue Prov. 28.23 n. o But to them that rebuke him shall be delight and a good blessing shall come upon them prov 24.23 3. If wee be Instruments to Convenâ— Others It is a signe of wisdom p We shall cover many sinnes q And shall be a means to save Soules r And shall have great glory in Heaven s p Hee that winneth Soules is wise Prov. 11.30 q. r He which converteth the Sinner from the errour of his way shall save a Soule from death and shall hide a multitude of sins Jam. 5.20 s And they that be wise shall shine as the brightnesse of the Firmament and they that turne many to righteousnesse as the Starres for ever and ever Dan. 12.3 4. If wee passe by Offences It is a true marke of a wise man t And an honour to us u And a meanes to gaine love w t u The discretion of a man deferreth his anger and it is his glory to passe by a Transgression Pro. 19.11 w He that covereth a Transgression seeketh love prov 17.9 5. If wee forgive Others God will forgive us x And deliver us from our adversaries y x If yee forgive men their Trespasses your heavenly Father also will forgive you Mat. 6.14 Forgive and yee shall bee forgiven Luk. 6.37 y Say not thou I will recompense evill but waite on the Lord and hee shall save thee Prov. 20.22 6. If we doe Good for Evill The Lord wil recompense us z And their punishment that wish and seek our shame and harme shall be the greater a. 59 a If thine enemy be hungâ—y give him bread to eate and if he be thirsty give him water to drink a. 59. For