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
or hungry or thirsty or if we pray for direction in our courses p. 259.260 261 262 263. 6. To governing our Affaires wisely to courage diligence and faithfulnesse p. 320. to 317. 7. To avoyding evill company Adultery and all other uncleannesse injuring others wrath contention lying evill speaking swearing being among many other the common crying sinnes of our calling p. 289 291 295 296. Vnder the generall heads and every one of their maine parts which are here but very briefly expressed are many other particular branches of much concernment and more then some at first will imagine Let them be lookt after The generalls will lead you to particulars Doubt not but search try observe and do Believe God sayes it we shall finde it so Errata PAge 27 l 6. r. 1 Cor. 10.24 l. 17. r 2 Cor. p. 29. l. 10. r. Deut 10 p 30. l. 15. r. Ex. 23. p. 31. l. 21. r Num 9. p. 34. l. 4. r. v. 10. l. 25 insers Ps 57. l. p 35 l. â—3 r. Eph. 2.5.7 8 9. p 38. l. 6. r. Ps 68. 20. p 43. l. 11. irecet â— Tes. 5. 7 p 44 l. 4. r insers Isai p 49. l. 3. r. 2 Chron 20. p 50. l. 22. r. 13 v. p 51. l. 6. r. 25 v 6.8 p 53 l. 19. r. 1 Chro. p 54. l. 4. r. Prayer p. 55. l. 2 insers Mica 2.7 p. 56. l. 5. R. hiding place p 70. l. 19. r. Heb. 2. p. 89 l. 24. r. then p 92 r. v. 22. p 93. l. the last r. Isa 55. p 97. l. 9. r. Iohn 15. p 98. l. r Jer. 31 3. p 99. l. 24. r. 2 Thess p 102 l 17. r. v. 12 p. 107. l. 23. r. Correct p. 109 l. 2. r. Ps 42 p. 110. l 5. r NchuÌ„ p 120. l. 17. r. provide p. 128. l. 23 r. v 39. p 131. l. 12 shalt l. 14. 1 68. 6. p 147. l. 12 r Ps 71. p 154. l. 14. insert Ps p 155. l. 26. r Jer. 20.11 p 156. l. 26. r v. 47. p 159. l. 19. r v. 27. p 170. l. 13. r Deut. 8. p 179. l. 18. r stort p 186. l. 18. r. Isa 30. p 187. l. 3. r Deut. 28. p 196. l. 21. r Iob 5. p 198. l. 1. relay p 205. l. 5. r Levit. 26. 11 41. p 297. l. â— but to p. 208 l. 7. r. v. 2 3. p 209. l. the last r. everlasting life p. 210 l. 26. r Ioh. 7. p 230. l 1â— r. v 16. p 241. l 11. r happy â— he p. 244. l. 7. r v. 21. p. 255. l. 15 r. v. 9 p 289. l. the last r. 2 Cor. 6. p. 295 l. 11. r. v 29. p. 300. l 13. r v. 25 p 315. l. the last r. v. 24. p. 316 l. 4. r Pre. 13. p. 317. l. 6. r. v 25 p 318. l. 26. r Isa 56 p 321. l. 21. r. v. 20. p 379 l. 12 r. lived the world l. 26. r. 1 Ich. p 326. l. 6. r Isai 60 p 329. l. 10. r. be with me where XXVIII VNDENIABLE Proofes of the Infallibility of the Promises FIrst all the promises are freely made unto us by the Lord notwithstanding our unmeasurable great unworthinesse Thus saith the Lord God I doe not this for your sakes O house of Israel but for mine holy names sake which yee have prophaned Ezek. 36.22 The Scripture hath concluded all under sinne that the Promise by faith of Jeâ—â— Christ might be given to them that believe Gal. 3.22 I will love them freely Hos 14.4 Secondly the promises belong to us as well as to our forefathers For the promise is unto you and to your children and to all that are afar off even as many as the Lord our God shall call Act. 2.39 That the Gentiles should bee fellow heires and of the same body and partakers of his Promises in Christ by the Gospel Eph. 3.6 Therefore it is of faith that it might be by grace to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed not to that onely which is of the Law but to that also which is of the fayth of Abraham the father of us all Rom. 4.16 That promise made to Joshua 1.5 I will not fayle thee nor forsake thee applied by Paul Heb. 13.5.6 Thirdly all the promises are called one and as if they were but one most easy to be performed by the Lord. Wherein God willing more abundantly to shew unto the heires of promises Heb. 6.17 That the Promise of Jesus Christ might be given Gal. 3.22 Fourthly the promises were made before the world was yet hitherto God never fayled any one word 〈◊〉 â—s goodnesse In hope of eternall life which God that cannot lie promised before the world be gan Tit. 1.2 Yee know in all your hearts and in all your soules that not one thing hath fayled of all the good things which the Lord your God spake concerning you 〈…〉 are come to passe unto you and not one thing hath fayled thereof Iosh 23 14. 21.45 Fifthly we have the writings of God for them they are upon record in Scripture and shall we mistrust when we have Gods own hand to shfor it I the Lord speake righteousnesse I dâ—clare things that are Isa 45.19 Thy word is true from the beginning and every one of thy righteous judgements endureth for ever right Ps 119.160 For the word of the Lord is right and all his workes are done in truth Ps 33.4 Sixthly the Lord hath bound himselfe by his oath to performe his promises unto us The Lord of hosts hath sworn saynâ— surely as I have thought so shall it come to passe and as I have purposed so shall it stand Jsa 14.17 I have sworne by my selfe the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousnesse and shall not returne Isa 45.23 God willing more abundanly to shew unto the heires of Promise the immutability of his counsell confirmed it by oath Heb. 6.17 Seaventh we have the word preached unto us by â—ds ambassadors sent of purpose at the Commanment of God who hath inioyned them to make it manifest that he will be as good as his word unto us But hath in due time manifested his word through preaching which is committed unto me according to the Commandement of God our Saviour Tit. 1.3 Eight Christ Himselfe did imploy his Ministery to confirme the promises Jesus Christ was a Minister of the circumcision for the truth of God to co firme the promises Rom. 15.8 Ninth we have the death of the Testator to confirm this new Testament and all the promises contained therein a so as in Christ they are all yea and amen unto us b there can be no nay nor deniall of them they may now be well pleaded in my Christ of the lustice of God c a For this cause hee is the Mediator of the new Testament that by meanes of death for the redemption of the transgressions they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance He. 9.15 b For all the promises of God
Deut. 4.9.23 Watch and pray Mat. 26.41 And what I say unto you I say unto all watch Mar. 13.37 k Herein doe I exercise my selfe to have alwayes a good conscience voyd of offence toward God and toward men Act. 24.16 l You shall observe to doe therefore as the Lord your God hath commanded you you shal not turne aside to the right hand or to the left Deut. 5.32 m Order my steps in thy word and let not any iniquity have dominion over me Ps 119.133 Therefore shall ye observe all my statutes and all my judgements and doe them I am the Lord Levit. 19.7 n But as of sincerity but as of God in the sight of God 2 Cor. 2.17 I have walked before thee in truth and have done that which is good in thy sight Isa 38.3 o Thy word is a lamp unto my feete and a light unto my path Ps 119.105 We have also a more sure word of prophecy whereunto yee doe well that yee take heed 2 Pet. 1.19 p Whatsoever yee doe doe all to the glory of God 1 Cor. 10.31 q Let no man seeke his own but every man anothers wealth 1 Cor. 20.24 Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorifie your Father which is in Heaven Mat. 5.16 r I have lived in all good conscience before God untill this day Act. 23.1 s I love thy commandements above gold yea above fine gold Ps 119.127 t Not he that commendeth himselfe is approved but whom the Lord commendeth 1 Co. 10.18 v In vaine doe they worship me teaching for Doctrines the Commandements of men Mat. 15.9 God is a Spirit and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and truth Ioh. 4.24 This I confesse that after the was that they call heresie so worship I the God of my Fathers Act. 24.14 w Yet know that with all my power I have served your Father Thus I was in the day the drought consumed me and the frost by night and my sleep departed from me thus I have been twenty yeares in thy house Gen. 31.6.40.41 Then the presidents and princes sought to finde occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdome but they could finde no occasion nor fault forasmuch as he was faithfull neither was there any error or fault found in him Dan. 6.4 x I will behave my selfe wisely in a perrect way O when wilt thou come unto me I will walke within my house with a perfect heart Ps 101.2 And I know him that he will command his children and his houshould after him and they shall keep the way of the Lord Gen. 18.19 y for our rejoycing is in this the testimony of our conscience that in simplicity and godly sincerity not with fleshly wisdow but by the grace of God we have had our conversation in the World 2 Co. 1.12 Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles that whereas they speake against you as evill doers they may by your good workes which they shall behold glorifie God in the day of visitation 1 Pet. 2.12 Ever follow that which is good both among your selves all men 1 Thes 5.15 a It is good for me to draw neere to God Ps 73.28 Thou thalt feare the Lord thy God him shalt thou serve and to him shalt thou cleave Deut. 18.20 b This Booke of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth but thou shalt meditate therein day and night that thou mayest observe to doe according to all that is written therein Josh 1.8 But his delight is in the law of the Lord and in his Law doth hee meditate day and night Ps 1.2 I will meditate in thy precepts and have respect unto my wayes Ps 119.15 Sixth to have respect unto all Gods commandements c and to turne from every evill way d avoyding the practise of every grosse sin e and the occasions thereof f and all appearance of evill g not willfully allowing our selves in the least evill against conscience h nor to take settled likeing in any evill motion i or to dally with contemplative wickednesse k or dispensing with our selves in the omitting of any warrantable duty l at least in every one of these with full purpose of heart to feare serve and cleave unto the Lord m c Then shall I not be ashamed when I have respect to all thy Comandements Ps 11.6 What doth the Lord thy God require of thee but to seare the Lord thy God to walke in all his wayes Deut. 10.12 All that the Lord hath sayd will we doe and be obedient Ex. 24.7 And in all things that I have sayd unto you be circumspect Ex. 22.13 d I have refrayned my feet from every evill way Ps 119.101 I will â—eâ—â—â— wicked thing before mine eyes Ps 101.3 â— Keepe back thy servant also from presumptuous sinnes let them not have dominion over me Ps 19.13 f And it came to passe as she spake to Joseph day by day that he hearkened not unto her to he by her or to be with her Gen 39.10 g Abstaine from all appearance of evill 1 Thess 5.22 h I was also upright before him and I kept my selfe from mine iniquity Psal 18.23 Whosoever therefore shall breake one of these least Commandements and shalâ— teach men so he shall be called the least in the kingdome of Heaven but whoso ever shall doe and teach them the same shall be called great in the Kingdome of heaven Mat. 5.19 i If I regard iniquity in my heart the Lord will not heare me Psal 66.18 Yee that love the Lord hate evil Psalme 97.10 k Wash thy heart from wickednesse how long shall vaine thoughts lodge in thee Ier. 4.4 l But the man that is cleane and is not in a journey and forbeareth to keepe the passover even the same soule shall be cut off from his people Num 19.3 And it came to pâ—sse by the way in the Inne that the Lord met him and sought to kill him c. Ex. 4.24 m Yee shall walke after the Lord your God and feare him and keepe his Commandements and obey his voyce and you shall serve him and cleave unto him Deut. 13.4 Seaventh That we finde nothing to trouble us more then to have sinned n and can have no rest till peace be renewed by renowed presence o being more watchfull afterwards not to offend so againe p n Have mercy upon me Lord for I am weake O Lord heale me for my bones are vexed Ps 6.2 I acknowledge my transgressions and my sin is ever before me against thee only have I sinned and done evill in thy sight Psa 51.3.4 o There is no soundnesse in my flesh because of thine anger neither is there any rest in my bones because of my sin mine iniquities are gon over my head as an heavy burthen they are too heavy for me Psal 38.3.4 Returne O Lord deliver my soule O save me for thy mercies sake psal 6.4 When I kept silence my bones waxed old for day and night thy hand was heavy
everlasting mercy yea when our spirits are afflicted although he seeme to be angry with us and to have forsaken us k he will never forsake us whosoever doe l nor forget m nor fayle us n but will come unto us o and dwell p and continue with us alwaies in this condition q he despiseth not r but heareth our prayers s and will performe his promises to us t he will take care for helpe and deliver us when we cry u even when our neerest and deerest friends forsake us w and when we are counted as castawayes x and all helpe fayles us y and no man lookes after us z yet the Lord will restore us to joy and dignity be we never so much hated contemned and rejected a. 15 k The Lord hath called thee as a woman forsaken and a wife of youth when thou wast refused for a small moment have I forsaken thee but with great mercies will I gather thee With everlasting kindnesse will I have mercy on thee Isa 54.6.7 8. l I will not leave thee Gen. 28.15 Heb. 13.5 I will not forsake my people 1 Kings 6.13 Ps 94.14 2 Sam. 12.22 Deut. 31.6.8 m Can a woman forget her sucking child yea they may forget yet will I not forget thee Behold I have graven thee upon the palmes of my hands thy wals are continually before me Isa 49 15 16. n I will not fayle thee Heb. 13.6 Josh 1.5 Deut. 31.8 o I will come to you Ioh. 14.18 p I will dwell among the children of Israel 1 Ki. 6.13 The Lord forsaketh not his Saints Psal 37.28 q Lo I am with you alwayes even unto the end of the world Mat. 28.20 I am with thee in all places whither thou goest Ger. 28.15 r He will not despise the prayer of the destitute Psal 102.17 s. v. He shall deliver the needy when he cryeth the poore also and him that hath no helper psal 72.12 t I will not leave thee untill I have done that which I have spoken to thee of Gen. 28.15 w When my father and my mother forsake me then the Lord will take me up Psal 27.10 x.y.z. I will heale thee saith the Lord because they called thee an outcast saying this is Sion whom no man looketh after Ier. 30.17 a. 15. Seaventhly To the Fatherlesse The Lord will be their Father b their Saviour will not leave them fatherlesse c he will come to them d and shew them mercy e and heare their prayers f and send them helpe g and relieve their wants h and preserve them alive and prove for them food and raiment k and maintaine their cause l and doe them right against such as wrong them m b God is a Father of the fatherles Psal 68.5 c.d. I will not leave you Orphanes Iohn 14.18 c In thee the fatherlesse findeth mercy Hose 14.3 Thou wilt cause thine Eare to heare the fatherlesse Psal 10.17.18 g Thou art the helper of the Fatherlesse verse 14. h The Lord relieveth the Fatheriesse Psal 146.9 i k.l.m. He doth execute the judgement of the Fatherlesse giving him food â—â—d ralment Deut. 10.18 Thou wilt judge the Fatherlesse Psal 10.18 Eightly to Widdowes The Lord will preserve them n and relieve their wants o and maintaine their cause p and will doe them right q and blesse their estate r n Let thy Widowes trust in me I will preserve them Jer. 49.11 o The Lord relieveth the Widow Psâ—l 146.9 p A judge of the Widowes is God in his holy habitation Ps 68.5 q He doth execute the judgements of Widow Deut. 10.18 r The Lord will establish the border oâ— the Widow Pro. 15.25 Ninth To Strangers The Lord loveth s preserveth t provideth for them u and will d ee s.v. The Lord loveth the stranger 〈◊〉 giving him food and raiment Deut. 10.18 t The Lord preserveth the strangers Psal 146.9 Tenth To these or any of these or any other any way injured by others The Lord respecteth their miseries w accepteth their enduring griefe x and outward wrongs y he will heare their prayers against them that wrong them z and maintaine a. 16 and defend thest cause b and execute judgement for them c and doe them right d and preserve them from such when they sigh unto him e and will deliver them out of their hands though they be most wicked and cruell f although the oppressed be poore and miserable and though their oppressours be tâ—o strong for them and spoyle them g and will avenge those or them h and playne such terribly i and will save the oppressed from their hands though they watch to wrong them k and seeke to stay them l and have caught them m and would condemne them n and had judged them o they shall not be left to their wills that hate them p God will helpe them q and cause the oppressours and their terrour to cease r and will bring them under us deale they never so deceitfully and violently against us s All these the Lord will worke for us against such as doe us any kind of injury t That oppresse us u that vex us w That oppresse us with Vsury x that spoyle us y That deceive us z That doe us violence a. 17 That rob us b that wrong us in justice c that tyrannize over us d or anâ— way trouble us e for our further assurance of all these The Lord beholds the injuries done unto us f and taketh our cause into his own hands g w Pretious shall their bloud be in his sight Ps 72.14 x. y If a man for conscience toward God endure griefe suffering wrongfully This is acceptable with God 1. Peâ—â— 2. 19.20 z Thou shalt neither vex a stranger nor oppresse him Yee shall not afflict any Widow or Fatherlesse Child If thou afflict them in any wise and they cry at all unto me I will surely heare their cry If thou lend money unto any of my people that is poore by thee thou shalt not be unto him as an Usurer If thou at all take thy brothers raiment to pledge thou shalt deliver it to him It shall come to passe when hee cryeth unto me that I will heare for I am gratious Ex. 22.21.22 23.25 26 27. Ps 10.14.18 12.5 22 24. a. 16 The Lord shall throughly plead their cause Ier. 50 34. b Their Redeemer is mighty he shal plead their cause Pro. 23.11 22 23. c The Lord executeth righteousnesse and judgement for all that are oppressed Ps 103.6 7.8 72 4. 146.7 d See the foregoing proofes Ps 9.8 e For the oppression of the poore for the sighing of the needy now will I arise saith the Lord I will set him in safety Thou O Lord shalt preserve them Psa 12.5.7 f I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible Ier. 15.21 g Lord who is like unto thee who deliverest the poore from him that is too strong for him yea the
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
the â—oundation of the world For I was an hungry and you gave mee meate I was thirsty and yee gave mee drinke I was a stranger and yee tooke me in Naked and ye cloathed me I was sick and yee visited mee I wat in prison and yee came unto me Mat. 25.34.35 34. q And these shal goe away into everlasting punishment but the righteous into life eternall v. 46. 6. To relieveing our poore Kindred It is acceptable to God and honest in the fight of men r r But if any widow have children or nephews let them learne first to shew â—iety at home and to requite their parents for that is good and acceptable before Goâ— 1 Tim. 5.4 7 To comforting the soules of others As before out of Isay 58.10.8 9. 11.12 Thus farre of the second head of the sixth maine part The third head containeth Promises to our conscionable worshipping of GOD. 1. Generall THat the Lord will heare us s We shall be settled among his people t And glorify our Grd. u s But if any man be a worshipper of God and doe his wil him hee heareth Job 9.31 t If they will diligently learne the wayes of my people to sweare by my Name The Lord liveth and they taught my people to sweare by Baal then shall they be built in the midst of my people Jer. 12.16 u And thou shalt sweare The Lord liveth in truth in righteousnesse and in judgement and the Nations shall blesse themselves in him and in him shal they glory Jer. 4.2 2. In particular To our worshipping the Lord egether in his horse in our families or with others The Lord wil come unto us w And be in the middest of us be we never so few to assist and blesse us in our duties x Whatsoever wee shall aske shall be given us y He will blesse us in our other proceedings z And oppose our enemies and increase and secure oure state a. 15. w In all places where I record my name I wil come to thee and wil blesse thee Ex. 20.24 x For where two or three are gathered together in my Name there am I in the midst of them Mat. 18.20 y If two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shal aske it shall be done for them of my Father which is in Heaven Matthew 18.20 z Vide supraâ—â— Ex. 20.24 a. 51 For I will cast out the Nations before thee and enlarge thy borders neither shall any man desire thy Land whe thou shalt goe up to appeare belâ— the Lord thy God thrice in the year Ex. 34.24 3. To receiving the publique blessing The Lord will blesse us with mercy peace comfort safety and wel-fare b b On this wise yee shall blesse the children of Israel saying unto them The Lord blesse thee and keepe thee The Lord make his face shine upon thee and be gracious unto thee The Lord lift up his Countenance upon thee and give thee peace And they shall put my Name upon the Children of Israel and I wil blesse them Numb 6.23 24.25 26 27. 4. To sanctifying the Sabbath It is a signe of our sanctification c God will give us a name and place in his Church d We shall know the Lord is our God e And serve him willingly f To our great joy and contentment g Our service shall be accepted h We shall delight in the Lord i And prosper k And increase in grace and good l Our wel-fare shall be established m And wee shall have honour n And everlasting life o c Moreover also I gave them my Sabbaths to bee a signe betweene me and them that they might know that I am the Lord that sanctifis them Ezck. 20.12 Verily my Sabbaths yee shalkeepe for it is a signe betweene me and you throughout your generations that yee may know that I am the Lord that doth sanctify you Ex. 31.13 d Even unto them wil I give in mine house and within my wals a place and a name better then of sonnes and daughters I wil give them an everlasting name that shal not bee cut off Isay 56.5 e And hâ—â—low my Sabbaths and they shal be a signe betweene me and you that yee may know that I am the Lord your God Ez 20.20 f. g.h Even them wil I bring to my holy Mountaine and make them joyfull in my house of Prayer Their burnt offrings and their Sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine Altar for mine house shal be called a house of prayer for all people Isa 56.7 i If thou turne away thy foote from the Sabbath from doing thy pleasure on my holy day and call the Sabbath a delight the holy of the Lord honourable and shalt honour him not doing thine own wayes nor finding thine owne pleasure nor speaking thine owne word Then shalt thou delight thâ— selfe in the Lord and I wil cause thee to ride upon the high places of the Earth and feede thee with the hearitage of Jacob thy Father for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it Isay 58.13 14. k Then shal there enter into the gates of thy City Kings and Princes siting upon the Throne of David riding in Chariots and on Horses they and their Princes the meâ— oâ— Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem and this City shal remaine for ever And they shall come from the Cities of Jâ—dah and from the places about Jâ—rusalem and from the Land of Benjamin and from the plaine and from the Mountaines and from the South bringing burnt-Offrings and Sacrifices and Meate-Offrings and incense and bringing Sacrifices of praise unto the House of the Lord Jeremy 17.25.26 l Vide supra k Jer. 17.26 m Vide supra k Jer. 17 25. n Vide supra i Isay 58.14 o Vide supra d Isay 55.6 5. To our prayers in Generall In what distresse soever we be if we call vpon the LORD for helpe he will assuredly 〈◊〉 us p p Call upon me in the day of trouble I wil deliver thee and thou shalt glorifie me psal 50.15 The Lord wil heare when I call unto him psal 4.3 The Lord will receive my Prayers Psal 6.3 For thou Lord hast not forsaken them that seeke thee When hee maketh inquisition for blood he remembreth them he forgetteth not the cry of the the humble Ps 9 10.12 The Eys of the Lord are upon the righteous and his Eares are open to their cry The righteous cry and the Lord heareth and delivereth them out of al their troubles Ps 34.15.17 38.15 Evening morning and at noone wil I pray and cry aloud and he shal heare my vâ—yce Psal 55.17 The Lord is nigh to all them that call upon him to al that call 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 In the day of my trouble I wil cal upon thee for thou wilt answer mee Psal 86.7 91.15 Foole because of their transgression and because of their iniquities are afflicted
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
direction x and sufficiencie to discharge our duties y x I wil instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt goe Psal 32.8 25.12 37.24 In al thy wayes acknowledge him and he shal direct thy paths Pro. 3.6 28.5 Isa 45.13 God gives to a man that is good in his sight wisdom and knowledge Eccl. 2.26 8.5 Jer. 33.3 y And the Lord sayd unto him Goe in this thy might and thou shalt save Israel have not I sent thee And he said O my Lord wherewith shal I save Israel Behold my Family is poore and I am the least in my Fathers House And the Lord sayd surely I wil be with thee and thou shalt smite the Midianites Judg. 6.14.15 16. Ex. 3.12 4.10.11.12.15 Josh 3.7 I wil goe in the strength of the Lord God Psal 71.16 Mans goings are of the Lord Pro. 20.24 2 Such places as may move us to be couragious and doe valiantly z That we shall not feare a. 10. That the Lord will give us true valour boldnesse or courage of heart b and enable us to fight resolutely against his and our enemies c z Be strong and of a good courage feare not nor be afraid of them for the Lord thy God he it is that doth goe with thee he wil not faile thee nor forsake thee Deut. 31.6.8 7 18. 20.1 2 4. Josh 8.1 10.8.25 11.6 1 Chron. 28.20 Be strong and couragious be not afrayd nor dismayd for the King of Assyria nor for al the multitude that is with him for there be more with us then with him With him is an arme of flesh but with us is the Lord our God to helpe us and to fight our battels 2 Chron. 32.7.8 13.12 1 Chron. 22.13 2 Ki. 6.16 Joel 2.21 Thus sayth the Lord that created thee feare not I have redeemed thee thou art mine When thou passest through the waters I wil be with thee when thou passest through the fire thou shalt not be burnt For I am the Lord thy God the holy one of Israel thy Saviour Isa 43.1 2 3. Ier. 46.28 a. 10. Thou shalt be stedfast and shalt not feare Iob. 11.15 5.21.22 Deut. 3.32 Thou shalt not be afraid of them but shalt wel remember what the Lord thy God did unto Egypt Thou shalt not be affrighted at them for the Lord thy God is among you a mighty God and terrible Deut. 7.18.21 The Lord is my salvation whom shal I feare the Lord is the strength of my life of whom shal I be afraid though an host should encampe against mee my heart shal not feare Psal 27.1.23 Isa 12 2. When thou liest down thou shalt not be afraid Pre. 3.24 Jer. 23.4 30 20. b He giveth power to the faint and to them that have no might he increaseth strength They that waite upon the Lord shal renew their strength they shal run and not be weary they shal walke and not faint Isa 40.29.31 2 Sam. 22.3.33 Psal 18.1 2.31.32 28.7.8 He shal strengthen your heart all yee that hope in the Lord Ps 31.24 68.35 71.16 Through God we shal doe valiantly psal 60.12 108.13 The Lord is my Rock and my salvation he is my defence I shal not greatly be moved Ps 62.2 Thou shalt be secure thou shalt take thy rest in safety none shal make thee afraid Iob. 11.18 19. Hee that walketh upnightly walketh surely The way of the Lord is strength to the upright pre 10.9.29 Trust yee in the Lord for ever for in the Lord Iehova is everlasting strength Isa 26 4. 28.5 6. I even I am he that comforteth you who art thou that thou shouldst be afraid of a man that shall die and of the Son of man that shal be made as grasse Ise 52.12 o They shal be all mighty men which tread down their enemies in the mire of the streetes in the battell and they shal fight because the Lord their God is with them I wil strengthen them in the Lord Zech. 10.5.12 The people that doe know their God shal be strong and doe exploits Dar. 11.32 3. That the Lord will give us contentation d and enable us to governe our tongues e and our carriage f and will cause us to deale justly in our common dealings g and in executing justice h d That every man should enjoy the good of his labour it is the gift of God Eccl. 3.13 5.18 I have learned in whatsoever state I am therewith to be content Every where and in al things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry both to abound and to suffer need I can doe all things through Christ which strengtheneth me phil 4.11 12 13. e I wil be with thy mouth and teach thee what thou shalt say Ex. 4.12.15 The tongue of the stammerers shall be ready to speake plainly Isa 32.4 50.4 f I wil teach you what you should doe Ex. 4.15 g Thou shalt understand righteousnesse judgement and equity Pro. 2.9 8.20 h The Lord shal be for a spirit of judgement to him that sitteth in judgement Isa 2.8.6 32.1 It is joy to the just to doe judgement Pro. 21.15 Thus farre the third Head of the third maine part Fourthly that the Lord will increase good gifts in us i particularly Saving knowledge k true Faith l righteousnesse m expression of knowledge n That we shall persever in good o That the Lord accepteth our persons p and services q particularly Our publike worship â— our prayers in generall s our prayers for or thers t for such as are in authority u oue thanks giving w for others x for such as are in authority y our singing psalmes z our Almes a. 11. our Charity to our kindred b our Suffering wrong c if we serve God in right eousnesse peace and joy in the holy Ghost d We and all our services are accepted only in Christ Iâ—sus e i Though thy beginning was small yet shal thy latter end greatly encrease Iob. 8.7 They goe from strength to strength Psal 84.7 The righteous shall grow like a Cedar in Lebanon Those that be plainted in the House of the Lord shall flourish in the Courts of our God They shall still bring forth fruite in old age Psal 92.12 13 14. 115.14 1.3 Pro. 11 28. Isa 35.1.2 The path of the just is as the light that shines more and more unto the perfect day Pro. 4.18 I will poure my spirit upon thy seed and my blessing upon thine off-spring And they shall spring up as among the grasse as willowes by the water courses Isa 44.3 4. I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to prefit Isc 48 17. Blessed is the maÌ„ that trusteth in the Lord He shall be as a Tree planted by the waters he shal not cease from yielding fruit Jer. 17.7.8 31.12 Hose 14.6 7 8. Yee shall grow up as Calves of the stal
forsake or forget us therein i but will certainly be with us k that we shall prespâ—r l and have good successe m and all shall goe well u and our work shall have a reward o He will direct our wayes p and establish our counsels q and enterprises r and bring our busines to passe s He will command his blessing to be with us in all we set our hand unto t and in every particular employment u As he was with others of his he will be with us w in despite of all discouragements and oppositions x h Thou shalt eate the labour of thine hands happy shalt thou be and it shal be wel with thee psal 128.2 i I will never leave thee nor forsake thee Heb. 13.5 k I am with you saith the Lord of Hosts According to the word that I covenanted with you when yee came out of Egypt so my spirit remaineth amongst you Hag. 2.45 Ex. 3.7 l Then shalt thou prosper if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgeâ—ents 1 Chr. 22.13 m Then thou shalt have good successe Josh 1.8 n See the quotation at h Psal 128.2 o Let not your hands be weake for your work shal be rewarded 2 Chron. 157. p In all thy wayes acknowledge him anâ— he shal direct thy paths pro. 3.6 q Thou shalt decree a thing and it shal be established unto thee Iob. 22.28 r By him actions are ordered 1 Sam. 2.3 s Commit thy way unto the Lord 〈◊〉 he shall bring it to passe psal 37.5 t The words of Deut. 28.8.1 Ki. 2.3 u The Lord thy God wil make thee plenteous in every worke of thine hand Deut. 30.9 w As I was with Moses so wil I be with thee Iosh 1.5 x Be not affrayd of their faces for I am with thee to deliver thee Ier. 1.8 13. The Lord will blesse our journies For he will never fayle forsake or forget us in them y himselfe is z and will be with us in them a. 33 his own especiall presence shall goe with us b oimselfe will goe before us c to the place appointed d he will send his Angel before us e to keep us in the way f and to bring us to the place g he will give his Angels charge to guard us in all our journies h that the least harme shall not befall us i Therefore they are commanded to look carefully and tenderly to us k till they bring us where we would be l The Lord himselfe will keep us wheresoever we gee m He will goe down with us and bring us up againe n he will protect us going and returning o and wil blesse us comming in and going out p and that continually q that the least inconvenience shall not betide us r At the end of our journey he will give us rest s and will never leave us till he hath performed his promises unto us t y The Lord he it is that doth goe before thee he wil be with thee he will not faile thee neither forsake thee Deut. 31.8 Gen. 28.15 z.a. 33 See the preceeding proofes b My presence shal goe with thee Ezod 33.14 c See before y â— I send an Angel before thee to keepe thee in the way and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared Exod. 23 20. e. f.g See the foregoing d. h. i.k He shal give his Angels charge ove thee to keepe thee in all thy wayes They shal beare thee up in their hands left thou dash thy foote against a stone Psal 91.11 12. l See d before and Ex. 32.34 m. n I wil keepe thee in all places whither thou goest and wil bring thee againe into this land Gen. 28.15 o The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy comming in for evermore psal 121.8 p Blessed shalt thou be when thou commest in and goest out Deut. 28.6 q See o before r Thou shalt walke in thy way safely and thy foote shal not stumble pro. 3.23 4.12 s I wil give thee rest Ex. 33.14 t I will not leave thee until I have done that which I have spoken to thee oâ— Gen 28.15 14. Thâ— Lord will blesse our dwellings u aâ—â—e hath blessed w and doth blesse the same x 〈◊〉 that the plague nor any other evill shall 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them or us y Surâ—ly he will wake for 〈◊〉 make our â—abitation prosâ—â—us z Sin shal be banish'd from a. 34 peace shall be within b and quietnesse without our dwellings c We shall dwell safely d free from feare of evill e our dwellings shall flourish t with pleasure and wealth g and be establish'd h so that it shall be apparent i v. w Now it hath pleased thee to blesse the house of thy servant thou blessest O Lord and it shal be blessed for ever 1 Chro. 17.27 x He blesseth the habitation of the just pro. 3.33 y There shal no evil befal thee neither shal any plague come nigh thy dwellings psal 91.10 z The words of Job 8.6 a. 34 Thou shalt put away iniquity farre from thy Tabernacles Iob. 22 23. 5.24 b. c My people shal dwel in a peaceable habitation and in quiet resting places Isa 32.18 d e Whoso hearkneth unto me shal dwel safely and shal be quiet from feare of evil pro. 1.33 f The tabernacle of the upright shal flourish pro. 14.11 g There is treasure to be desired and Oyle in the dwelling of the wise pro. 21.20 h The house of the righteous shall stand pro. 12.7 i Thou shalt know that peace shal be in thy tabernacle Iob. 5.24 15. The Lord will blesse our store for he will command his blessing to be theron k our Ordinary provision shall be blessed l ye our meanest provisions though but of bread and water shal be blessed m so that we shall have provision from yeare to yeare n k The Lord shall command the blessing upon thee in thy store-houses Deut. 28.8 l Blessed shall be thy basket and thy dough Deut. 28.5 m He shal blesse thy bread and thy water Ex. 23 25. n Yee shal eate old store and bring forth the old because of the new Leviticus 26.10 16. The LORD will blesse us in the field or fruit of the ground o plentifully p this in every kâ—â—â— of fruit q in the fruite of our land r of our tree s of our Cerne of our Wine r our Oyle u aâ— these with increase w abundantly x that we shall be satisfyed y He will give rain to our seed when we sow z and bread of the Earths increase a. 35 Our sowing b our planting shall bring forth fruitfull increase c yea exceedingly d The Lord will give good things and our land shall give such increase e that one yeare shall bring forth for three f Our threshing shall reach to the vintage our vintage shall reach to sowing time with plenteousnes g and to the fall h this from year to year for untill the fruit of the new come we shall eate of the old i all this for our wealth k Therfore
the fifth maine part The third head of the fifth maine part containinh such promises as concerne the Church of God First of generall restauration after generall desolation THat the LORD will cause the ruin'd places to be reedifyed b and all things to be ordered after the former manner c be the places never so desolate d and be all never so much out of Order e be our Estate never so despised or forsaken f were we never so far scattered g be it never so unlikely and impossible iâ— mans judgement h that all that heare therof shall wonder feare and tremble l especially considering how the Lord will plague them that plagula us k and establish us in all peace l prosperity m health n safety o joy p and pleasure q fully freeing us from the hands of our Enemy r See before promises to Captives And concerning this at large Ez. 34. 3â— cap. Isa 49. 60. cap. c. b. c Thus saith the Lord the City shal be builded upon her owne heape and the palace shal remaine after the manner therof Ier. 30. â—8 d. e Againe there shal bee heard in this place that is desolate with ut man and without inhabitant and without heast The voyce of joy the voyce of the Bridegrome the voyce of them that shal bring the sacrifice of praise into the house oâ— the Lord Ier. 33.10.11 18.20 f I wil heale thee of thy wounds because they called thee an outcast saying this is Sion whom no man seeeketh after Ier. 30.17 g Lo I wil save thee from afarre Jer. 30.10 h If it be marvellous in the eyes of the remnant of this people should it also be marvellous in my eyes saith the Lord of hosts Zech. 8 6. i And it shal be to me an honour before all the Nations of the Earth and they stral feare and tremble for al the prosperity that I procure unto it Jer. 33 9. k. l They that spoyle thee shal be made a spoyle Thy children shal be as aforetime and their Congregation shal be established before me and I wil punish all that oppresse them Ier. 30.16.20 Levitious 26.6 m. n. â— Jacob shal returne and shal be in rest and in quiet and none shal make him affraid Jâ—â— 30.10 There shal yet old men and old women dwel in the streets of Jerusalem And the streetes of the City shal be ful of boyes and girles playing in the streets thereof Zech. 8.4 5. â— q See before d. e Jer. 33.10.11 r Strangers shal no more serve themselves of him Ier. 30.8 Secondly that the Lord will restore his pure worship among us yea in the very place where we formerly'd enjoy the samâ— â— and in the same manner t we shall be freed from evill teachers and will provide for us good teachers u who shall bring us good tidings w and shall teach us what Gâ—â— commands x in due season y watchfully z 〈◊〉 constantly a. 38 s. t Againe there shal be heard in this plâ—â—â— the voyce of them that shal say praise the Lord of Hosts and of them that shal bring the Sacrifice of praise Jerem. 33.10 11. v I am against the Sheaphards I wil cause them to cease from feeding the flock neither shal the Sheapheards feede themselves any more I wil feede my flocke in a good pasture and they shal lie in a good fold I wil set up one Shepheard over them Ez. 34.10.14.23 w I wil give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings Isa 41.27 x I wil raise them up a prophet and he shal speake unto them al that I shal command him Deut. 18.18 y The Lord hath given me the tongue of the learned that I should know how to speake a word in season Isa 50.4 z.a. 38 I have set watchmen upon thy wals O Jerusalem which shall never hold their peace day nor night Isa 62.6 Thirdly the Lord will restore good government among us namely good Judges and Counsellours as in former times b They shall be indued with wisdom for counsell c and judgment for Justice d They shal reverence and cherish the Churches welfare e so that all good government in the Commonwealth shal be maintained f b I wil restore thy Judges as at the first and thy Counsellours as at the beginning Isa 1.26 c The Lord giveth wisdome Pro. 2.6.9 d In that day shall the Lord of Hosts be for a spirit of judgement to him that sitteth in judgement Isa 286. e Kings shall be thy nursing Fathers and their Queenes thy nursing Mothers Isa 49.23 60.16 f I wil make thy officers peace and thine exactions righteousnesse Isa 60.17 Psal 85.10.11 Zech. 8 3. Fourthly We shall see the wealth of Gods Church and peace upon Israel g Psalme 128.5.6 Thus farre of the third and last head of the fifth maine part The Sixth and last maine part conteining 1 Such promises as assure plenty of mererfull rewards to severall 〈◊〉 saving Graces and other good Gifts 1. Sanctification Uprightnesse or conseiable Obedience SVch an one is the child of God h and in his favour i he shall have saving knowledge k his sins shal be forgiven l he is justifyed from them m and freed from Gods anger punishing of them â— He feares God o shall leave sin p hateth lying q hath the Lords Name for his refuge r his prayers are heard s he shall be stroâ—g 〈◊〉 the Lord t and walketh surely u and boldâ— â— even as a Lion x He shal have joy y and peace z His enemies shal be at peace a. 39 and al creatures in league with him b he shall bâ—â— reserved from evil c and escape out of troubl d shâ—ll have an happy outward estate e he shall want no good thing f God wil honor him g so wil our Saviour h He excels his neighbour i The evil man shal bow before him in feare obedience respect to him k his house shal have much treasure l The riches of the wicked shal fal to his share m he shal find favour with men n he shal have content in minde o If he be poore he is dears in Gods sight worthier then the ungodly rich p If he be in presperity others ioy q if in authority the people rejoyce r the poore have Justice from them â—nd fare the better for them s He is a joy to hâ—s parents t His children shall escape evil u and be blessed after him w The land where he lives shal be preserved and if it be in distresse be delivered by his meanes x The place where 〈…〉 shall prosper y He is and shewes himself truly wise z He shall be well gouern'd a 40 keeps his Soule b Shewes he love Christ c belongs to Christ d GOD the Father â—â—d Christ the Redeemer loves him e and will reveale himself to him f Aske what he will he shall have it g He shewes he is justifyed by Christ h All shall be great gaine to him i He 〈◊〉 all find that Christ esteems affects
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
is greatest in the Kingdome of Heaven Mat. 18.4 Blessed are the poore in spirit for theirs is the Kingdome of Heaven Mat. 5.3 But honour shal uphold the humble in spirit Pro. 29.23 27. To the meeke in carriage They shall be taught spirituall y And temporall wisdom z And find rest to their Soules a. 48 And have inward and outwary joy b They shall joy in the holy one of Israel though they should want outward comforts c The Lord will relieve their wants d And give them prosperity e And honour f And full contentment g They shall escape Gods wrath h And have great and glorious deliverances i y The meeke wil hee guide in judgement and the meeke wil he teach in his way psal 25.9 z But with the lowly is wisdome Pro. 11.2 a. 48 Come unto me al yee that labour and are heavy laden and I wil give you rest Mat. 11.28 b.c. The meeke also shal increase their joy in the Lord and the poore among men shal rejoyce in the holy one of Israel Isa 29.19 d The Lord lifteth up the meeke Psalmâ— 147.6 e But the meeke shall inherit the Earth and shal delight themselves in the abundance of peace psal 37.11 f Before honour is humilitie Prov. 18.12 g Vide suprà ◠psal 37.11 h Videâ—u ra w Ze. 2.3 i He wil beautify the meeke with salvation Psal 149 4. 28. â—o such as beare affliction aright They are blessed k And shall receive the Crown of glory â— See to hope pag. 120. And to trust in God pag. 121. k.l. Blessed is the man that indureth temptation for when hee is tryed he shaâ— receive the Crowne of life which the Lord hath promised to them that love him Iam. 1.12 29. To our increasing in goodnesse Abundance of all hapinesse in heaven for ever more m m Well done thou good and faithful servant thou hast beene faithfull in few things I wil make thee ruler over many things enter into the joy of thy Lord and Master Matth. 25.21 Reade the whole parable Lu. 19 11. To ver 20. 30. To perseverance in grace and goodnesse The Lord will be our God and make us his Children n Our Saviour will confesse our Names before his Father and the Angells o He will not put our Names out of the Book of life p VVe shall be rewarded in due season q And not be damned r But essaredly saved s Christ will grant us to sit with him on his thron â— And there to enjoy all fulnesse of blessednes for evermore u n He that overcommeth shal inherit al things and I wil be his God and hee shal be my Son Rev. 21.7 o. p He that overcommeth the same shal be cloathed in white rayment and I wil not blot his name out of the Book of life but I wil confesse his name before my Father and before his Angels Rev. 3.5 r He that overcommeth shal not be hurt of the second death Re. 2 11. q Let us not be weary in wel-doing for in due season wee shal reape if we saint not Gal. 6.9 s But he that shal endure to the end the same shal be saved Mat. 24.13 t To him that overcommeth will I grant to sit with mee in my Throne Rev. 3 21. u Vide supra n Rev. 21.7 Be thou faithful unto Death and I wil give thee a Crowne of Life Rev. 2.7 10 11. To him that overcommeth wil I give to eate of the hidden Manna v. 17. To him wil I give power over the Nations v. 26. And I wil give him the Morning Starre Vers 28. Thus farre of the first head of the sixt maine part The second Head of the sixt maine part containing Promises of blessings to giving Almes or works of Charity 1. To Almes in generall WIth such Sacrifices God is well pleased w The will for the deed is acceptes x Although it be never so little but a Cup â—cold water y Yea more then much given unâ—illingly or for by-respects z The Lord wiâ—◠〈◊〉 all we undertake or that concernâ—s 〈◊〉 a. 49 VVe shall have plenty b And be blessed abundantly c And shall have a sure reward d Such honour e And lend to the Lord f And shall be recompenced of him g The Lord will not forget it h But accompts it as done to himself i Such shall obtaine mercy k And have favour from God l God will guide such continually m When they call and cry the Lord will answer and help n The Lord will give such inward peace o And joy p Such shall increase q And persevere in grace r Such shall have a good name s And have adversity turned into prosperity t Such shall be provided for u And not want v Neither such w Nor theirs shall be forsaken nor beg their bread x But be blessed also y Such shall be preserved from harme z And delivered from their Enemies a. 50 Such shall be strengthened in trouble b Eâ—â—â—d in Sicknesse â— And delivered out of misery d God will mercifully reward our almes with everlasting happines e w But to doe good and to communicate forget not for with â—ucâ— Sacrifices God is well pleased â—eb 13.16 â— For iâ— there be first a willing minde iâ— is accepted according to what a man hath 2 Cor. 8 12. y And there came a certaine poore widow and shee cast in two mites which make a farthing And hee calleth unto him his Disciples and saith unto them verily I say unto you that this poore widow hath cast more in then al they which have cast into the treasury For they did cast in of their abundance but sheâ— of her want did cast in all that shee hid even all her living Mark 12.42.43.44 For whosoever shal give you a Cup of water to drinke in my Name because you belong to Christ verily I say unto you he shal not lose his reward Mark 9.41 Mat. 10.42 z Vide suprà p In the foure quoted places a. 49. If there be among you a poore man or one of thy brethren within any of thy Gater Tâ—ou shalt not harden thine heart noâ— shut thine hand from thy poore brother Thou shalt surely give him and thine heart shal not be grieved when thou givest unto him because that for 〈◊〉 thing the Lord shal blesse thee iâ— all thy worke and in all that thon puttest thine hand unto Dent. 15.7.10 He hath dispersed hee hath 〈…〉 to the poore his righteousnesse endureth for verâ— his home shal be exalted with honour Psal 1.12.9 But he that hath mercy upon the poore is he Pro. 14.21 b The mercifull men doe good to the own soule pro. 11.17 c Honour the Lord with thy substance and with the first fruits of all thine increase so shal thy barnes be filled with plenty and thy presses shal burst oâ— with new wine Pro. 39.10 d But to him that soweth righteousâ—esse shal be a sure reward Prov. 11.18 But when thou doest Almes let not thy right hand know what thy left 〈◊〉 doth That
Their Soule abhorreth all manner of meate and they draw neere unto the gates of death Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble hee saveth them out of their distresses Psalme 107.17 18 19. If yee seeke him hee wil be found of you 2 Chron. 15.2 If thou wouldest seeke unto GOD betimes and make thy supplication to the Almighty Though thy beginning was small yet thy latter end should greatly increase Job 8.5.7 Thou shalt cal and I wil answer thee Iob 14.15 22.27 Hee wil be favourable unto him and hee shall see his face with joy Chap. 33.26 And his ears are open unto their prayer 1 Pet. 3.12 Then shal yee call upon and yee shall goe and spray unto mee and I wil hearken unto you And yee shal seeke mee and finde mee when you shal search for mee with all your heart Ieremy 29.12 13. Whosoever shal call on the Name of the Lord shal be delivered Ioel. 2.32 Acts 2.21 Rom. 10.13 Seeke the Lord and yee shal live Amos 5.4.6 I wil waite for the God of my salvation my God wil heare me Mica 7.7 They shal call upon my name and I wil heare them Zeâ— 13.9 Aske and it shal be given you seek and yee shal finde knock and it shal be opened unto you For every one that asâ—eth receiveth and hee that seeketh findeth and to him that knocketh it shal be opened Mat. 7.7.8 And al things whatsoever yee shal aske in prayer believing yee shal receive Mat. 21 22. Mar. 11.24 But if any man be a worshipper of God and doe his wil him hee heareth Ioh. 9.31 If yee abide in me and my words abide in you yee shal aske what yee wil and it shal be done unto you Iohn 15. â— Luk. 11.9.10 The same with Mar. 7.7.8 Draw nigh to God and he wil draw nigh to you Iam. 4.8 6. If in any of these particulars following wee cal on the Lord for helpe he hath promised to heare and help us as 1. If we have fallen into grievous sinnes anâ— afflictions the LORD will forgive our sinnes remove his Judgements and heare our Prayers q q If I shut up Heaven that there be no raine or if I command the Locuâ—s to devour the Land or if I send pestilence among my people If my people which are called by my Name shal humble themselves and pray and seeke my Face and turne from their wicked wayes then wil I heare from Heaven and wil forgive their sinne and wil heale their Land Now mine eyes shall bee open and mine ears attent unto the Prayer that is made in this place 2 Chron. 7.13.14 15. and Chap. 6. from Verse 21. To the end 2. Be our troubles never so many the Lord will heare and deliver us out of them all r r The righteous cry and the Lord heareth and delivereth them out of all their trouble Psal 34 17. 3. If we be in any danger whatsoever we shall be heard helped and delivered s s In an acceptable time have I heard thee and in a day of salvation have I helped thee and I wil preserve thee and give thee for a Covenant of the people to establish the Earth to cause to inherit the desolate heritage Isay 49.8 4 If in danger of our Enemies Or for Souldiers in or against any perillous imployment t We shall be secured from harme u Our Enemies shall turne backe w God will fight against and afflict them x t I wil call upon the Lord who is worthy to be praised So shal I be saved from mine enemies Ps 18.3 v Hee that delivered my Soule in peace from the Battell that was against mee for there were many with mee GOD shall heare and afflict them even hee that abideth of old Psalme 55.18 19. w When I cry unto thee then shal mine Eâ—emies turne back Ps 56.9 x Vide suprà u Ps 55.18.19 5 If we be Prisoners The LORD will heare and notâ—d spise us or oâ—â— Prayers y He will be found of and inlarge us z â— For the Lord heareth the poore and depiseth no his prisoners Ps 69.33 z And yee shal seeke me and finde mee when yee shall search for mee with all your heart And I wil be found of you saith the Lord and wil turne away your captivity and I wil gather you from al the Nations and from all the places whither I have driven you saith the Lord and I wil bring you againe into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive Ieremy 29.13.14 6. If we be desolate and forsaken of friends The Lord will turne unto and not despise our Prayers a. 52 a. 52 Hee wil regard the prayer of the destitute and not despise their Prayer Psal 102.17 7. If we be wronged by others The Lord will deliver us b b For they shal cry unto the Lord because of oppressours and hee shal send them a Saviour and a great one and he shal deliver them Isay 19.20 8. If the wronged Fatherlesse Widow or Stranger doe pray The Lord wil heare their cry c c Thou shalt neither vex a stranger nor oppresse him for yee were strangers in the land of Egypt Yee shal not afflict any widow or fatherlesse child If thou afflict them in any wise and they cry at al unto me I wil surely heare their cry Ex. 22.21.22 23. 9. If we be Hungry or Thirsty The Lord will relieve us d Though he shâ—â— work wonders for us e d Hungry and Thirsty their Soule fainted in them Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble and hee delivered them out of their distresses Psalm 107.5 6. e When the poore and needy seeke wateâ— and there is none and their tongue faileth for Thirst I the Lord wil heaâ— them I the God of Israel wil not for sake them I wil open Rivers in hiâ— places and fountaines in the midst the Vallies I wil make the wildernesse a poole of water and the dryland spriâ—â— of water Isay 41.17 18. 10. If we be in Temptation Wâ—e shall finde mercy grace and helpe iâ— need f f For we have not an high Priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities but was in al points tempted as we are yet without sinne Leâ— us therfore come boldly unto the throne of grace that we may obtaine mercy and finde grace for helpe in time of neede Heb. 4.15.16 11. If we be in doubting We shall be directed g and our businesse shall be effected h g Commit thy workes unto the Lord and thy thoughts shal bee established pro. 16.3 h Trust in the Lord and waite patiently for him fret not thy selfe because of him that prospereth in his wâ—y because of the man who bringeth wicked devises to passe psal 37.7 12. If we pray for the Knowledge of God We shall finde is i i Yea 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 pro. 2.3 5. 13.
1.16 17. d Bâ—essed is hee that readeth and they that heare the words of this prophecy and keepe those things which are written therein Rev. 1.3 â— â—â—e that heareth my word and believeth on him that sent mee hath everlasting life and shall not come into condemnation Jâ—â— 5.24 f It pleased God by the foolishnessed preâ—ching to save them that b◠〈◊〉 1 Cor. 1.21 Vid. 〈…〉 c â—o 1.16 10. To our reading in Gods Word If any in authority or in any conditioâ— elsâ— loe so conscionably they are assured the Lord will teach them his feare and to obey him and shall be preserved from pride and backsliding and procure prosperitie in their particular imployments and long life in their place and the prosperitâ—e of their Children g Wee shall bee every way blessed h And know and sinde the way to eternall life i g And it shall be with him and hee shall reade therein all the dayes of his life that hee may learne to feare the Lord his God to keepe all the words of this Law and these statutes to doe them That his heart bee not lifted up above his brethren and that hee turne not aside from the Commandement to the right hand or unto the left to the end that hee may prolong his dayes in his King some hee and his children in the midst of Israel Deut. 17.19.20 h Blessed is hee that readeth c. Rev. 1.3 i Search the Scriptures for in them yee thinke yee have eternall life and they are they which testifie of me And yee wil not come to me that yee might have life John 5.39 11. To Meditation on Gods Word Preservation from sinne especially from whoredome k Direction to good l Increase in grace m Safety from evill sâ—eeping and waking n good successe in all things o Perseverance in grace p k For the Commandement is a Lamp and the Law is light and reproofes of instruction are the way of life To keepe thee from the evill Woman from the flatterie of the Tongue of a strange VVoman Proverbs 6. 23.24 l When thou goest it shal leade thee when thou sleepest it shall keepe thee and when thou awakest it shall talke with thee Verse 22. And againe Verse 23. m Hee shal be like a Tree planted by the Rivers of water that bringeth forth his fruit in his season his leafe also shall not whither and whatsoever hee doth shal prosper Psa 1.3 n Vide suprà Prov. 6.22 o But thou shalt meditate therein Dâ—y and Night for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous and then thou shalt have good successe Jeshua 1.8 p Vide suprd m in Ps 1.3 12. To holy Conerence The Lord takes gracious notice thereof and Records the same q He favoures such and will spare us as a man spareth his own Sonne r Hee will put a difference betweene such and the wicked s And all shall goe well with us t q Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another and the Lord hearkned and heard it and a Booke of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord and that thought upon his Name Mal. 3.16 r And they shall bee mine saith the Lord of hosts in that day when I make up my Jewelâ—â— and I wil spare them an a man spareth his own Son that serveth him v. 17. s Then shall yee returne and discerne betweene the Righteous and the Wicked betweene him that serveth God and him that serveth him not Vers 18. t Vide supâ—d c Josh 1.8 13. To holy Fasting We shall obteine our desire u GOD will remove evills from us that we feele w And prevent those we feare and deserve x He will punish the instruments of our harmes y He will restore us the good we have lost a. 56 And give us good things in abundance b The meanes shall serve our turne c Our prayers shall bee turned into Thankesgivings d We shall be assured of GODS Favour e And his goodnesse shall continue with us alwayes f v Turne yee even to mee with all your heart and with fasting and with weeping and with mourning Feare not O Land be glad and rejoyce for the Lord will doe great things Jâ—â—â— 2.12.21 w But I will remove farre off from you the Northern Army and wil drive them into a Land barren and desolate with his face towards the East Sea and his hinder part towards the utmost Sea and his stinke shall come up and his ill savour shall come up because hee hath done great things Ver. 20. x Then will the Lord be Jealous for his Land and pitty his people Yea the Lord will answer and say unto his people Behold I will send you Corne and Wine and Oyle and yee shall be satisfied therewith and I will no more make you a reproach among the Heathens And yee shall eate in plenty and bee satisfyed and praise the Name of the Lord your God hee that dealt wonderously with you And my people shall never bee ashamed Joel 2.18 19.26 y Vide supra w in Joel 2. 20 c. 56 And I will restore to you the yeeres that the Locust hath eaten the Canker-Worme and the Cater-pillar and the Palmer-Worme my great Army which I sent amongst you Verse 25. b Vide suprà x in Vers 19. c Beglad then yee Children of Zion and rejoyce in the Lord your God for hee hath given you the former raine moderately and hee wil cause to come downe for you the raine the former raine and the latter raine in the first moneth Jeel 2.23 d Vide suprà x vers 26. e And yee shall know that I am in the mid'st of Israel and that I am the Lord your God and none else and my people shall never bee ashamed Verse 27. f Vide suprà x in vers 26. 14. To Swearing Religiously Hereby God is glorisied g Others benâ—sited h contentions are ended i g. h And thou shalt sweare The Lord liveth in truth in judgment and it righteeousnesse and the Nations shall blesse themselves in him and in him shall they glory Jer. 4.2 i For men verily sweare by the greater and an Oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife Hebrewes 6.16 15. Promises to comfort and settle us against our weake if Sincere performing holy Duties The Lord tenders us dearely k And will not extinguish the least beginning l But will strengthen our weakenesse m And accept the will for the deed the desire for the performance n k Hee shall feede his Flock like a Shepheard He shall gather the Lambes with his Arme and carry them in his bosom and shal gently lead those that are with young Isay 40.11 Behold at that time I will undee all that afflict thee and I will save her that hâ—lteth and gather her that was driven out Zeph. 3.19 Michael 4.7 l A bruised Reede will hee not breake and smoaking flax shall hee not quench till he send forth judgement unto victory Mat. 12.20 Isay 42.3 m I will seeke that which
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
strife prâ— 17.1 24. To Thriftinesse Such shall increase in wealth c c Hee that gathereth by labour shall increase pro. 13 11. 25. To executing Justice in Judgement Such shall have long life and happy dayes d The Lord wil assist such in judgement e And blesse them f To doe justice is more acceptable then Sacrifice g It preserveth and ectablisheth the Judge h Maintaineth the Counâ—ry i Procures inward peace and outward quietnesse and great assurance k And honour l And safety m And succour n God will bring such to his house o And accept his service and make him ioyfull thereby p Shall be Justifyed from sin q and saved r d That which is altogether just shall thou follow that thou mayest live and inherit the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee Deut. 16.20 e And hee said to the Judges take heede what you doe for yee judge not for man but for the Lord who is with you in the judgement 2 Chron. 19.6 f Blessed are they that keepe judgement and he that doth righteousnesse at all times Ps 106.3 Thus saith the Lord keepe yee jâ—dgement and doe justice for my salvâ—tion is neere to come and my righteousnessâ— to be revealed Blessed is the man that doth this and the Son of man that layeth hold on it c. Isay 65.1.2 g To doe justice and jugement is more acceptable to the Lord then Sacrifice prov 21.3 h Mercy and truth preserve the King and his throne is up holden by mercy prov 10.28 The King that faithfully judgeth the poore his throne shall be established for ever prov 29.14 i The King by judgement establisheth the land prov 29.4 k And the worke of righteousnesse shall be peace and the effect of righteousnessâ— quietnesse and assurance for ever Iâ—ay 32.17 l Hee that walketh righteously and speaketh uprightly c. m. n Hee shall dwell on high his place of defence shall bee the munition of rocks bread shall be given him his waters shall be sure Thine eyes shall see the King in his beauty they shall behold the Land that is very farre off Isay 33.15.16 17. â— â— Keepe yee judgement and doe Justice Even them will I bring to my holy Mountaine and make them joyfull in my House of Prayer their burnt-Offrings and their Sacrifices shall bee accepted upon mine Altar Isay 56.1.7 q He that hath executed judgement betweene man and man Hath walked in my Statutes and hath kept my judgements to deale truly hee is just hee shall surely live saith the Lord Ezek. 18.8.9 r Keepe yee Judgement and doc Justice for my Salvation is neere to come Isay 56.1 26. To dealing Justly with others in our common course The Lord loveth such s And delighteth therein t It is a marke of Gods Child u Others shall deale so with us w Such shall have long life x And prosperity y Are more happy with little then others with great riches of Vnrighteousnesse z Shall have honour a. 64 Bee justifyed and saved b s But he loveth him that followeth after righteousnesse Prov. 15.9 t But a just weight is his delight Prov. 11.1 u Lord who shall abide in thy Tabernacle who shall dwell in thy holy hill Hee that walketh uprightly and worketh righteousnesse Psalm 15.1.2 w With what measure yee mete it shall be meted to you againe Matth. 7.2 Lu. 6.38 x Thou shalt have a perfect and just weight a perfect and just measure shalt thou have that thy dayes may bee lengthned in the Land which the Lord thy GOD giveth thee Deutre 25.15 y That which is altogether just shalt thou follow that thou mayest live and inherit the Land which the Lord thy God giveth thee Deutero 16.26 z Better is a little with righteousnesse then great Revenues without right Pro. 16.8 a. 64 Hee that followeth after righteousnesse and mercy findeth life righteousnesse and honour prov 21.21 b Hee that hath walked in my Statutes and hath kept my judgements to deale truly hee is just hee shall surely live saith the Lord GOD Ezek. 18.9 Lastly Such places of Scripture as assure us of infinite and endlesse happinesse in Heaven being the most mercifull finall and full reward of all our sincere though never so weake endeavours in Christ Iesus c There we are assured to be fully freed from all sinne d Sorrow e And misery f Curses g And death h And to enjoy all holinesse i Joy k Peace l Glory m And life n And this for evermore o The same is given us of GOD through Iesus Christ p And is reserved for us in Heaven q Yea our alone al-sufficient Saviour Iesus Christ is goâ—e thither before us to prepare a place for us and will come againe to receive us to himselfe r That where he is wee may be also s and this he who was heard in all things that he desired hath prayed for t So that we shall never perish neither shall any pluck us out of his hand For our Heavenly Father which gave us to him is greater then all and none is able to take us from him out of our Fathers hand u And this is the promise that he that promised us even eternall life w c To him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God Psa 50.23 With long life will I satisfie him and shew him my Salvation psalme 91.16 For God so loved his Sonne that hâ—e gave his onely begotten Sonne that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life Iohn 3.16 Eye hath not seene nor Eare heard neither hath entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him 1. Cor. 2.9 Now are wee the Sonnes of God and it doth not yet appeare what we shall be But wee know that when hee shall appeare wee shall be like him for we shall see him as hee is 2 Ioh. 3.2 Rev. 21. d For without are Dogs and Sorcerers and Whoremongers and Mâ—rderers and Idolaters and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie Revelati 22.15 And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth neither whatsoever worketh abomination or maketh a lie but they which are written in the Lambes Booke of Life Rev. 21 27. â— And the voyce of weeping shall be no more heard in her nor the voyce of crying Isa 65.19 Hee will swallow up Death in victory and the Lord God will wipe away Teares from off all Faces and the rebuke of his people shall hee take away from off all the Earth Isay 25.8 The Lord shal be thine ever lasting light and the dayes of thy mourning shall bâ— ended Isay 60.20 And God shall wipe away all Teareâ— from thine eyes and there shall bâ— no more Death neither Sorrow noâ— crying neither shall there be any morâ— paine for the former things are passed away Rev. 21.4 f Violence shall no more bee heard in thy Land wasting nor destruction within thy borders Isay 60.18 They shall not hunger nor thirst neither shall