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Minister of the Gospel at Martins in Leicester. Barton, William, 1598?-1678. [12], 108 p. Printed by T.R. for Francis Eglesfield, and Thomas Underhill, in S. Pauls Church-yard, and Francis Tyton at the three daggers neer the Temple in Fleetstreet, London : 1659. W.B. = William Barton. Identified as Wing B1001 on UMI microfilm set "Early English Books, 1641-1700". Annotation on Thomason copy: "Nou:". Reproduction of the original in the British Library. eng Hymns, English -- Early works to 1800. A76062 R210135 (Thomason E2104_1). civilwar no A century of select hymns. Collected out of Scripture.: All to be sung in five or six tunes commonly known and practized. By W.B. Minister Barton, William 1659 24374 146 10 0 0 0 0 64 D The rate of 64 defects per 10,000 words puts this text in the D category of texts with between 35 and 100 defects per 10,000 words. 2007-05 TCP Assigned for keying and markup 2007-06 Apex CoVantage Keyed and coded from ProQuest page images 2007-08 Emma (Leeson) Huber Sampled and proofread 2007-08 Emma (Leeson) Huber Text and markup reviewed and edited 2008-02 pfs Batch review (QC) and XML conversion A CENTURY OF SELECT HYMNS . Collected out of Scripture . All to be sung in five or six Tunes commonly known and practized . By W. B. Minister of the Gospel at Martins in Leicester . Col. 3. 16. Teaching and admonishing one another in Psalms , and Hymns , and spiritual Songs . ΙΟΥΣΤ . ΑΠΟΚΡΙΣ . ΠΡΟΣ ΟΡΘΟΔΟΞ . Ρζ . {non-Roman} {non-Roman} {non-Roman} {non-Roman} {non-Roman} , &c. V. fol. 2. LONDON , Printed by T. R. for Francis Eglesfield , and Thomas Underhill , in S. Pauls Church-yard , and Francis Tyton at the three daggers neer the Temple in Fleetstreet 1659. Justin Martyr of the use and Excellency of spiritual Songs in the Church . In his 107. Answer to the Orthodox . IT moves the minde , and makes affection strong To that which is so taking in the SONG . The fleshly motions are by it supprest , And vicious thoughts which foes unseen suggest . The minde it moystens ( as a fruitful field ) Abundance of Divine good things to yeeld . It makes Religious men ( such power it brings ) Champions for patience in all adverse things . It cures the godly man of worldly cares , It is the spirits sword , as PAUL declares , Which acts and arms a Christian souldier so That he may grapple with his Ghostly foe ; For 't is the Word of God , which while revolv'd And sung aloud : The Devils are dissolv'd , And driven away : yea , it hath power so great The minde to perfect , and to make compleat With Christian virtues , while ( in sacred throngs ) The Saints set on with these spiritual songs . Interprete Camerario . To the Right Honourable the Parliament of the Common-Wealth of England , &c. May it please your Honours , IT appeares plainly by Justin Martyr , Tertullian , & many others , That the ancient Churches used not onely Davids Psalmes , but other portions of Scripture , chosen ad libitum , to be put in Song for their Edification . Yet it doth not appear so plainly , that they used Psalms Apocryphal or Unscriptural in Primitive times ; but rather that such by corruption crept in . Eu ebius reporting of Paulu● San osetanus ( the gr●nd Heretick ) that he countenanced such Songs in the Church , as would make a mans haire stand staring on his head to hear , and we find among the Papists sundry Hymns savouring of horrid blasphemy , and shameful superstition ; Neither are our own altogether allowable , for that which is called the complaint of a sinner ( next before the Psalmes ) is very non-sensical , and in that after veni Creator , the Author sayes , that in the glorifi'd body of our Saviour in heaven , the wounds are yet to be seen . Now such inconveniences as these would not so easily occur , if we kept our selves to Scripture expressions : And what other doth the Apostle admit , when he saith , Col. 3. 16. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly , &c. Surely Apocryphal Hymns are not the Word of Christ . We see Justin Martyr ( if that work be his ) speaking of this , saith , {non-Roman} {non-Roman} {non-Roman} {non-Roman} {non-Roman} . It is the Word of God , Omitting , therfore all unscriptural hymns ( which many great Councels did forbid and condemne ) I have here composed an hundred Hymns out of express Scriptures , not injured I hope in their conjunction , but may say with Divine Herbert . This verse marks that , and both do make a motion Unto a third , that ten leaves of doth lie , Then , as dispersed herbs do watch a potion These three make up a Christians destiny . Herberts Church . of H. Scriptures . These Hymns are plainer then Psalms and more sutable to our condition , and more pertinent to Gospel occasions : such as wherein Christians may truly say , that they do teach and admonish one another . Such as inculcate our duties , and reprove our vices out of the most piercing pas●ages of holy Scriptures ; such as may answer all Sermons , and accommodate all occurrences , and may competently serve instead of Psalms , till a better translation then the old comes in . Finally , they are such as do excellently instruct a Christian unto prayer , and Minister both hints and helps abundantly . To Dedicate these to your Honours is as necessary , as well-beseeming , both to give you account , and crave your countenance in so great a business , which is no innovation or induction , but a reduction to primitive use and order ; And humbly prays for this encouragement to be recommended or allowed to be sung in publick and private Congregations . Now the God of mercy that hath withdrawn the cloud of interruption , Give you the spirit of reformation , that your authority may be universally owned , honoured , and obeyed , pray'd for to God by us , and God praised for it as a singular blessing to this Nation , under which we may lead peaceable and quiet lives in all godlinesse and honesty , in perswasion whereof I rest , Your Honours most devoted servant for Jesus sake . William Barton . To the Reverend and Religious Ministers of England , especially in and about the City of London . Reverend Brethren , TO you also do I cheerfully render an account of my labours , since at the request , and with the good liking of some of you , I composed some Hymns , ( published heretofore ) and sundry others now . Wherefore I intend no further Apology then what is tendred in the preceding Epistle to the Parliament , and if more be necessary , I hope I may reasonably expect it from you in behalf of the Work . I have not much medled with the Lamentations ( though a book Poetical ) in regard the like subject is so fre●uent in the Psalmes , neither with the Canticles ( not onely because they are done , ●oth in plaine way and paraphrase , by other hands , but because of the difficulty of the sense ; I think best to glosse upon that Text of Cant. 5. 10. By the expression of 2 Cor. 5. ult. And of that fruit spoken of , Cant. 2. 3. I add this glosse . The Word and Sacrament . Not that I want occasion to steak of His Odors sweet of scent , or some such out of the letter of the Text , but for the occasion for which I chose it , as being virtually imply'd , and apply'd fittingly . Indeed I would gladly annex to these Hymns some select places , and whole Psalmes touching the most spiritual and concernable matters of praise and publick worship , Exhortation , and Consolation , that thereby I might again bring in those frequent Metres which some of you say I have left out ( to your losse and mine own ) in the last Edition , and which you do prefer ( and I think justly ) to those that are put in . To what end therefore should I comply any further with the old , which , being alter'd no more then needs must , would be like an old garment with a new pi●ce , and would put the people to as much cost as a new Translation , much neerer to the Text , much easier to be sung , and got without book . The best way , as I conceive , is to collect a Semicentury of choice Hymns ( which out of my store I can easily afford ) and make no other addition to the last translation then you shall think necessary . So shall you finde ( among the Psalms or Hymns ) all the frequent Metres that are not harsh , the 119. Psalm all of a piece , the short Psalms ( and here and there a longer ) rendred in duplicates . The whole might be reduc'd to six s●eets Nump●il ; whereof the Hymns would ( with the Psalme-Hymns added ) make up two . Te Deum is an exquisite Hymn , harping all along upon Scripture , and in my Translation exemplified with Scripture-proofs , done at the request of one of you , but there is no room for printing either it or any Psalm-Hymns , till the next impression . And that with your concurrence and the Company of Stationers , lest any should suspect the prejudicing of their interest . Thus desiring to answer your desires in all things to edification . I rest Your ready servant for Jesus sake William Barton . ERRATA . In the second line of the last staff of the book , for greater read Gentiles . The rest of the faults are but literal , and some of them in some Copies only , p. 42 , 52. and 59. are mi●figured . And Hymn XCIV . transposed . HYMN I. ACCLAMATION of PRAISE for Babylons FALL . Rev. 14. 8. 16. 5 , NOw Babylon is fallen and sunk , that City great in state : Because she made the Nations drunk with wine adulterate . And thou , O Lord , a●t righteous , who art , and alwaies wast , And art to come most glorious , for judging as thou hast . 6 , 7. For thy Saints blood hangs on their seore , thy Prophets blood they shed : And blood to drink thou gavest them store , as they have merited . Even so Lord God omnipotent , we gladly do confesse , Thy judgments are most emin●nt ●or truth and righteousnesse . 19. 3 , 1 , 7. Now Allelujah sing aloud , salvation , glory , fame Be given to the Lord our God , and honour to his Name . Be glad in God ( for this just doom ) rejoyce and honour him : The Marriage of the Lamb is come , ●is Wife hath made her trim . H. 2. ALLELVJAH for the same . Give laud , &c. Rev. 19. 5 , 6 , PRaise to our God proclaim , O ye his Servants all : And ye that fear his Name , together , great and small . Allelu-jah , For God supream with power doth reign , and bears the sway . 9 , 1 , O they be ever blest that shall be cal'd unto The Lambs great Marriage Feast , these are Gods words most true : Allelu-jah , Strength , glory , power and fame to our Lord God alway . 2. For thou hast poured forth thy wrath on that great whore , That did corrupt the earth with all her acts impure : And hast , this day , Aveng'd the flood of thy Saints blood , Allelu-jah . 11. 15. The Kingdoms of this world are every one become The Kingdoms of our Lord , and of his Christ ( his Son ) And he , alway , Shall reign on high , with Majesty , Allelu-jah . H. 3. ALMS-DEEDS . Isa. 32. 8. Psal. 112. 9. THe Just deviseth liberall things , and by such things shall stand : He hath disperst his Charity , and with a liberall hand . With honour and with dignity his horn shall sure be rais'd : And these his Deeds of piety for ever shall be prais'd . 2 Cor. 9. 6. Ecc. 11. 1. For he that soweth liberally shall gather many a heap : And he that soweth sparingly but sparingly shall reap . Then , on the waters cast thy bread , it shall not be in vain : For , when long time 's accomplished , it shall be found again . Prov. 19. 17. For he that giveth to the poor doth lend unto the Lord , And , trusting him , he shall be sure to have it all restor'd . H. 4. The Blessed DEATH . Rev. 14. 13. BLessed , O blessed are the dead that in the Lord do die : Thus hath the Spirit witnessed , and most assuredly . For from their royles that were extream , they are in quiet rest : Their works likewise do follow them , to be their true attest . Isa. 57. 2. Thus shall they enter into Peace , and quiet rest possesse , In blessed beds , each one of these that walk in uprightnesse . H. 5. BLESSINGS of OBEDIENCE . Prov. 3. 1 , 2 , 3 , MY Sonne keep my Commandements , forget not my decree , For length of daies , long life , and peace shall these things adde to thee . Then let not truth and mercy kind forsake thee and depart : About thy neck my Precepts bind , and write them in thy heart . 4. ch. 2. 5 , 6 , So shalt thou find a good respect and understanding , then , Approved in the sight of God , and in the sight of men . Then shalt thou understand and know his wisdome and his fear : For from his mouth doth wisdom slow , and he gives knowledge cleer . 10 , 11 , 9 When wisdom enters in thy heart , and is thy souls delight , Discretion shall preserve thee then , and knowledge keep thee right . Then righteousnesse shall readily by thee be understood : Judgment like wise and equity , and every path that 's good . Mat. 25. 29. Prov. 4. 18. For unto every one that hath , there shall be given more : And he shall have abundant grace still to encrease his store . For like unto the shining light , is every good mans way , Which more and more shines cleer and bright , unto the perfect day . 2 PART . Deut. 28. 1 , 2 , 3 , 4. If thou shalt hearken diligently to all that God commands The Lord thy God shall set thee high above all other Lands . And all these blessings shall come on , and overtake thee soon : The blessings of the Town , and Field , and blessings of the Womb . 5 , 6 , 27. The Lord shall bless thee mightily , with fruits upon thy ground : Thy Flocks of sheep shall multiply , thy Cattell shall abound . The Lord shall take away from thee all sicknesse and disease , And lay upon thee no such Plague as did on Aegypt seize . 7 , 12 , The Lord shall smite thine enemies that rise up , in thy sight , One way against thee shall they rise , and seven waies take their flight . The Lord shall make the Heavens give rain in season on thy Land : And prosper thee in all the works which thou shalt take in hand . 9 , 1 Sam. 15. 22. The Lord shall then establish thee a people of his praise : If thou shalt keep to his decree , and walk in all his wayes . For better is Obedience then Bullocks Goats and Lambs , And hearkening to the will of God , then all the fat o● Rammes . H. 6. Blessed QVALIFICATIONS . Mat. 5. 3 , to the 10. BBlessed , O blessed are the poor , the poor , I say , in spirit : For they shall have the Kingdom , sure , of Heaven , to inherit . And blessed they that mourn , and weep , for they shall meet with mirth : And blessed also are the meek , for theirs is all the earth . Blessed are they that hunger much , and thirst for righteousnesse , For God shall satisfie all such , with comforts that refresh . And blessed are the mercifull , for God will shew them grace : And blessed are the pure in soul , for they shall see his face . Blessed are they that strive for peace , to make men to accord : For we must call all such as these the Children of the Lord . And blessed are the sufferers for love of righteousnesse : Because a Kingdom shall be theirs in heaven to possesse . H. 7. CALL out of Babylon . Have mercy , &c. Rev. 18. 4 , to the 8. COme out of Babylon , my people , at my Call : Lest , for her sake , ye should partake her sins and plagues withall . Because her sins have reach't unto the Heavens high : And God doth find , and call to mind all her iniquity . Reward her to the ●ull , as she rewarded you : And fill her cup twice double up , as she was wont to do . Look how much she hath been a proud Luxurious Liver , So much inflict her torments strict , and so much sorrow give her . For thus within her heart , I sit a Queen , saith she : No desolate poor widdowes state , nor sorrow shall I see . And therefore shall her plagues come on her in one day : Famine , and death , and mournfull breath to make her pine away . And she shall utterly be burnt with fire at length , For God the Lord , that doth reward , and judge her hath such strength . H. 8. Charities QVALIFICATIONS . 1 Cor. 13. 4 , 5. LOng-suffering is charity , and most exceeding kind : It envies not , nor vaunts it self , nor is puft up in mind . Doth not unseemly bear it self , it seeketh not her own : Is not provoked easily , and evil it thinks none . 6 , 7 , 8. It joyes not in iniquity , but in the truth takes joy : Beheves , and bears , indures , and hopes . in all things patiently . And charity fails not at all , but Prophesies shall fail : And tongues shall cease , and knowledge fade , but love shall still prevail . 13. And now do Faith and Hope abide , and Charity , these three : But that which is most magnifi'd . is Love and Charity . H. 9. CHASTISEMENT , Heb. 12. 5 , 6. THe castigation of thy God , my Son , do not despise : And when rebuked by his rod , faint not in any wise . For whom he loves he never leaves without chastisement fit : And every Son whom he receives must to his scourge submit . 7 , 8. By his chastisement if ye bleed , Sonne-like you have your lot : For what Son is there whom , indeed , the Father chastneth not . But if yee no chastisement bear , which all partake of here : Then Bastards verily ye are , and not his children dear . 11. And now , indeed , no chastening doth , for the present , seem A joyous , but a grievous thing , as usually we deem . But afterward it , nere ' ●helesse , doth yeild us eviden●ly , The peacefull fruits of righteousnesse , when exercis'd thereby . H. 10. CHRIST his BENEFITS . Eph. 1. 3. 1 Cor. 1. 30. BLessed be God , that , of his grace , hath us so richly stor'd , With spiritual gifts in heavenly place , through Jesus Christ our Lord , Made to us wisdom , righteousnesse , and sanctifying grace , Redemption , also , to possesse the purchas'd heavenly place . 2 Co. 5. 21. Ioh. 14 6. Eph. 2. 18. Made also to be sin for us , who from all sin was free : Tha● we the perfect righteousnesse of God , in Christ , might be . The way , the truth , and life he is , and thorough him alone We , by one Spirit , have accesse unto the holy One . Col. 3. 11. Where there is neither Greek nor Jew nor sex of great or small , Barbarian , Scythian , bond or free , but Christ is all in all . 2 PART . Rom. 8. 1 , 2 , There is no condemnation now to them that are in Christ : Who by the Spirit walk with God , not as by flesh intic'd . Because the Law of Spirit and life , which is in Christ our Lord , Hath made us free from force of sinne , and us from death restor'd . 3. Gal. 4. 4. 1 Pet. 1. 8. For when the Law was weak through flesh , and had not strength to save , God sent his Son of Virgin-seed , and him to us he gave : Whom having never seen we love , and through beleef ( no lesse ) Rejoyce with joy unspeakable , and full of gloriousnesse . Jude 25. Rev. 4. 13. God only wise our Saviour , that on the throne doth sit , Have honour , glory , praise , and power , for ever , so be it . H. 11. CHRIST'S COMMISSION . Mat. 10. 1 , 8. VVHenas our Lord had call'd his twelve , he gave them power at large Against all Devils , and disease ; and thus he gave them charge : Go heal the sick , the Leapers cleanse , the dead men cause to live : Cast Devils out , your grant is free , and therefore freely give . 14 , 15 , 16 , Whoso receives or hears you not , it shall be farrmore ease For Sodom , and Gomorha's land , at judgment , then for these . Behold , as sheep in midst of Wolves , I send you forth , saith he : The Serpents wisdome therefore use , and Doves simplicity . 2 PART . Mat. 28. 18 , 19 , Behold , all power is given me in heaven , and in earth : Go therefore into all the world , and set my Doctrine forth . Baptize them in the Fathers Name , in every land and coast , And in the Name of God the Son , and of the Holy Ghost . 20. Rev. 19. 16. Gal. 1. 5. And teach them to observe and do what ever I Command : And I , behold , am now with you , and while the world doth stand . To Christ the King of Kings , therefore , and Lord of Lords most high , Be praise , and glory evermore to all eternity . H. 12. COMMVNION of SAINTS . Heb : 12. 22 , 23 , NOw are we come to Sion Mount , the City of abode , The heavenly Jerusalem , where dwels the living God . To Hosts of Angels numberlesse , and to the Assembly met . The general Church of Gods first born , whose Names in Heaven are set . 24. Mat. 25. 32. And unto God the judge of all ( on whom the world must wait ) And to the spirits of all just men , made perfect in that state . To Jesus Christ our Advocate in Gods new Covenant Court : Whose sprinkled blood speaks better things then Abel's did report . Rev. 5. 13. Blessing , and glory , and renown , then give we , altogether , To him that on the Throne sits down , and to the Lamb for ever . H. 13. CONFESSION of CHRIST . Mat. 10. 32. Rom. 10. 10. HIm that confesseth me to men , will I , saith Christ , record ▪ And will acknowledge him agen : before my heavenly Lord . For man believes to righteousnesse , with humble heart alone : And with the tongue doth man confesse unto salvation . 1 Tim. 3. 16. This Mystery of Godlinesse is very great and high : God manifested in the flesh , the spirit did justifie . The blessed Angels saw his face , the Gentiles heard his story : Believ'd on in the world he was , and taken up to glory . H. 14. CONFESSION of SIN . All people , &c. Hab. 1. 13. Dan. 9. 6. O Lord that art of purer eye then to behold iniquity : We all have sinned , we confesse , we have committed wickednesse . Isa. 59. 12. Ezr. 9. 6. Our trespasses against us show , our sinnes we cannot choose but know : For they are swolln above our head , and are unto the heavens spread . Luk. 15. 18. O Father we have grievously , offended thee that dwellest on high : Unworthy , to be own'd therefore , as thy dear children any more . Ezra 9. 13. Ezek. 18. 32. Yet hast thou never punisht sin So much as our deserts have been : Nor is the death of him that dies a matter pleasing in thine eyes . Neh. 9. 27. Ezek. 13. 32. For thou art unto anger slow , and dost with grace and mercy flow , Thou art most ready to forgive , therefore let us return and live . H. 15. CONFIDENCE in GOD O Lord consider , &c. Haba . 3. 17 , 18. ALthough the figtree shall not spring , although the Vine no grape shall yeild , The Olive fail her fruit to bring , nor any meat be in the field . The Flock be cut off from the fold , no beast can in the stalles be had : Yet in the Lord my Joyes shall hold , in God my Saviour I l'e be glad . H. 16. The CONQUEST . All people , &c. Deut. 33. 26 , to the end . THere is not one ( 't is truly said ) like Jeshuruns , great God on high : Who rides on heaven for thy aid , with excellency on the sky . The eternal God thy refuge is , his everlasting arms thy stay : He will thrust out thine enemies before thee , saying , Kill , and slay . Then Israel shall dwell safe , unmixt , And on a Land of Corn and Wine ; There Jacob's fountain shall be sixt , the heavens dropping on his Vine . O happy Israel , we record , whom like to thee doth God advance , O people saved by the Lord , the shield of thy deliverance ? Thy excellency's Sword is he , and all these enemies of ours Shall be found lyers unto thee , and thou shalt tread on their high towers . H. 17. CONSCIENCE . 2 Tim. 1. 5. Prov. 4 23. Act. 24. 16. THe end of all the Law is Love , out of an heart unstain'd : A conscience that we can approve , and out of Faith unfeign'd . Keep , then , your heart with diligence with all the care you can : A conscience void of all offence both towards God and man . Heb. 10. 22. 2 Co. 1. 12. 1 Joh. 3. 21. And so draw near with upright heart , with Faith both full and sure , Our conscience cleans'd , our bodies wash't , with Baptism-water pure . And our rejoycing shall be this , our consciences attest : For if our hearts condemn us not , on God we boldly rest . H. 18. CONTENTATION . Prov. 30. 8 , 9. LOrd give me neither poverty , nor too abundant store : Give me to live conveniently , and I desire no more . Not riches Lord , nor too much weal , lest pride should be my bane , Not poverty , lest I should steal , and take Gods Name in vain . Phil. 4. 11 , 12. Heb. 13. 5. And teach me if my state be s●ant ; or if I fulnesse find , To know how to abound , or want , with a contented mind . And let my conversation still be void of Covetousnesse : For God hath said , I never will forsake thee , in distresse . H. 19. COVENANT-GRACE . Give la●d , &c. Isa. 55. 1 , 2 , 3. HO , all that thirst and pine , Come to the waters here : And , ye that have no coyn , Come buy , and eat good cheer : O Come , I say , Buy milk and wine , yet without coyn , and without pay . Why do ye money spend for that which is not bread ? And labour without end , and are not fill'd or fed : Hark diligently , And eat ye food both fat and good , to your souls joy . Incline your ear , and come , hear , and your soul shall live , And I will make you room , and I to you willl give My Covenant grace : The mercies sure , which shall endure to David's race . 2 PART . Give laud , &c. Ezek. 36. 25 , Besprinkle you will I , with water that shall cleanse : And I will purifie your conscience , by this means ; from Idols , then , And all excesse of filthinesse I 'le make you clean . 26 , I will in you create a heart with grace refin'd : I will regenerate the spirit of your mind : your heart of stone I will remove , and make it prove a tender one . 27. My Spirit I will place within you , and will cause That you shall ( by my grace ) walk in my Statute-Laws , So that ye shall Observe , with trust , my judgments just , and do them all . 3 PART . Give laud , &c. Heb. 10. 11 , And this shall be ( in summe ) the Covenant of my word , Made good , in daies to come , to Israel , saith the Lord : My Laws will I Put in their hearts , and inward parts , effectually . 12. And they shall all know me , together great and small : And gracious I will be to their offences all . Their sinnes , therefore , And doings ill , I never will remember more . Jer. 32. 40. My people then shall they be stil'd , and I their God , Nor will I turn away from doing of them good : My fear shall be In them so put , that they shall not depart from me : 4 PART . Jer. 50. 5. They shall enquire the way with faces Sion-ward : Come , joyn ye , shall they say , in Covenant with the Lord , Such as shall bind Perpetually , and never be put out of minde . 32. 39. And I will give them all one heart , and way , saith God , And fear me , then , they shall for ever , for their good : Their good alwaies , And of their Sonnes and little ones in after-daies . Ezek. 34. 23. Zech. 14. 9. One Shepherd I will place over my pasture stock : ( A King of Davids race ) and he shall feed my Flock : Then shall there be One Lord alone , and his Name One , in midst of thee . H. 20. The COVNSELL of CHRIST . Rev. 3. 18 , I Counsell thee to buy of me , Gold tryed in the fire : And white array to make thee rich , and trim in thy attire . That , in this dresse , thy nakednesse , and shame may not appear : With eye-salve then annoint thine eyes , to make thy eye-sight clear . 19 , 20 , All whom I love I do reprove with wholsom chastisement : Be zealous therefore in my way , and of thy sloth repent . Behold how I , most graciously , stand at the door , and knock , If any man attend to me , and will the door unlock , 21 , 22. I will come in and sup with him , and he with me , alone , And he that overcomes with me , shall sit upon my Throne . Who hath an ear now let him hear what things the Spirit saith Unto the Churches every where , to build them in their Faith . H. 21. The CREED . All people , &c. Or , O Lord consider . Gal. 18. 1 Cor. 3. 11. Eph. 2. 20. SHould we another Gospel preach , or if a glorious Angel durst Contrary to our Doctrine teach , let him be holden as accurst . Other foundation none can lay , then what is laid to build upon , Namely what holy Scriptures say , Christ being made chief corner stone . Eph. 4 4 , 5. 1 Co. 8. 7. Eph. 1. 7. Ro. 4. ult. 25. One body , and one Spirit free , one hope , whereto we have our Call : One Lord , one Faith , one Baptisme , one God and Father of us all . One Jesus Christ , in whom we have Redemption , through his precious blood , Who di'd for us , from sin to save , and rose again to make it good . Ro. 8. 34. Jo. 2. 3. Luk. 24. 47. Act. 26. 18. Heb. 1. 3. Who by the word of his command , made and uphold's whatever is : Who sits enthron'd at Gods right hand , and intercedeth there for his . Repentance preached in his Name , and free remission of our sin : And an inheritance to claim , among the Saints , by faith in him . Heb. 6. 1. Act. 3. 19. Mat. 24. 35. Luk. 1. 45. The Resurrection of the flesh . and the eternal judgment day : When Christ his presence shall refresh , and heaven and earth shall passe away . Blessed are they that have beleev'd , for every thing , and every word Shall be accomplisht , and atchiev'd , that hath been spoken by the Lord . H. 22. DEBORAHS SONG . Judg. 5. 2 , 3. SIng praise , O Israel , to the Lord , that hath avenged thee : When as the people went to fight , offering themselves so free . Ye Kings give ear , ye Princes hear , I , even I will sing , And sweetly raise my voice in praise , to Israels mighty King . 8. 6 , 7 , 10 , My heart is towards the Governours , that did their help afford : Offering themselves so willingly , wherefore blesse ye the Lord , ' Ye travellers , and passengers , and ye that ride in state , And ye that yet in judgment sit , now speak it in the gate . 11 , 6 , 7 , All they that are delivered ●rom th' Archers frightfull noise : The righteous acts of God the Lord shall oft rehearse with joyes . The Passengers were wanderers , in by-paths up and down : And none could dwell in Israel , but in a walled town . 2 PART . 12 , 19 , Awake , awake , O Deborah , Pise , Barak , sing a Song : Abinoams Son , thy captives lead ; thy captives lead along . There fought the Kings , hard by the Springs of great Megiddoes plain : But brought away no prize , nor pay , to glory of their gain . 30 , 20 , Curse Meroz ( said Gods Angel then ) curse Meroz bitterly : That would not help the Lord against a potent enemy . But there were those against our foes that fought from heaven that day : The Stars in course , did fight with force against keen Sisera . 27 , 31. At Jaels feet he bow'd , he fell , he bow'd , he fell down dead : She smo●e and pierc't his Temples through , and then cut off his head . So perish those that are thy foes , but , Lord , let all thy Lovers Be like the Sunne , when he ( at noon ) his brightest beams discovers . H. 23. DILIGENCE in DVTIES . Phil. 2. 12. 2 Pet. 1. 8 , 10 , WOrk out your own salvation , with trembling and with fear , That barren ye may neither be , nor fruitlesse Plants appear . But use all Circumspection , that ye may so finde out Your Calling and Election , to make it out of doubt . 5 , 6 , Adde to your Faith the Virtuous Path , to Vertue Knowledge knit : With this advance sweet Temperance , and Patience joyn to it . To Patience adde true Piety , to Piety expresse The Kindnesse that is Brotherly , and Charitablenesse . 5 , 10 , 11. Besides all this ye may not misse of Diligence in all : For if ye do these things pursue , then can ye never fall . Opening a door of large extent ( by this devout behaviour ) Into the Kindom permanent of Christ our Lord and Saviour . H. 24. The DRAGONS DOWNEALL . Ye children , &c. Rev. 12. 10 , 11. NOw is salvation come abroad , The strength , and Kingdom of our God now hath his Christ extol'd his might , For the accuser's made to fall , He that accus'd our Brethren all , before our God both day and night . And him they quell'd and overcame By the pure blood of Christ the Lamb , ! and by their testimony true : For by that double-edged-sword ( The witnesse of their faithfull Word ) this enemy they overthrew . 12. Nor did they spare their utmost breath , Nor love their lives unto the death , but boldly laid down all at stake : Therefore , ye heavens , lift up your voice , And ye that dwell in them Rejoyce , in this salvation to partake . But wo to you , to you , O sirs , The earth and seas inhabiters , guilty of thy accusers crime : For Satan is come down to you , Having great wrath , because he knew he , now , must have but little time . 11. 17. 7. 10 , 12. We give thee thanks with one consent , O Lord our God omnipotent , which art , and wast , and art to come : For thou hast taken unto thee Thy great power , and Authority , and reigned in despite of Rome . Salvation to our God therefore , Wisdome , and blessing evermore to him that on the Throne doth sit : And to the Lamb be glory bright , Thans giving , honour , power and might , Amen , say we , and so be it . H. 25. The EASIE YO●E . Have mercy , &c. Mat. 11. 28. COme to me , saith the Lord , All ye that are opprest , And griev'd within , by weight of sinne , and I will give you rest . Take on you my sweet yoke , and learn of me the Art , For meek am I exceedingly , and of a humble heart . So shall your souls find rest , not to be had elsewhere : My yoke alone 's an easie one , my burden light to bear . H. 26. Against ERRORS and HERESIES . Gal 5. 1. Eph. 4. 14 , STand stedfastly in liberty , where with ye are made free : And in the yoke which Christ hath broke no more entangled be : Nor childishly transported by loose Doctrines various winde : Through their deceit that lie in wait , beguiled souls to blinde . 15. 1 Th 5. 21 , 24. But speaking truth in love thereof , ( and not by error led ) Grow up and spring in every thing , in him which is the Head . Prove all things , and to good things stand , Shun all that seemeth ill : Faithfull is he that calleth thee , who also will fulfill . 2 PART . Col. 2. 8. 2 Cor. 11. 19. Beware lest by Phylosophy , and vain deceit in●ic't , Ye follow mens traditions , which are not after Christ . For Heresies must needs arise , and sects with you be sound , That such as be from error free may be approved sound . 2 Pe●. 3. 17 , 18. Be carefull then lest wicked men should draw you to digresse And therewithall you strangely fall from your own stedfastnesse . But grow apace in heavenly grace and knowledge of our Lord : To whom alwaies be given praise of all with one accord . H. 27. ESAIES SONG of THANKSGIVING O L. Consi . Or , All People , &c. Isa. ch. 12 LOrd , I will praise thee now this day , though thou wast angry with me sore , Thine anger now is turn'd away , and thou my comforts dost restore . Behold , God is my Saviour strong , I will confide as not afraid : For great Jehovah is my song , also my strength and saving aid . Therefore by means of this supply , possest with joy and great delight , Ye shall draw water plenteously , out of the Wells of saving might . Then shall ye say , Oh praise the Lord , call on his Name , declare his deeds Among the people , and record how far his noble fame exceeds . Sing to the Lord the sweetest Hymns of solemn praise with joy and mirth : For he hath done transcendent things , and this is known in all the earth . Oh thou that doest in Sion dwell , cry out and shout , for thou doest see , The holy One of Israel is mighty in the midst of thee . H. 28. ESAIES TRIVM'PHANT SONG . Ye children , &c. Isa. 26. 1 , 2 , 4 , 5 , WE have a City very strong , God sets salvation all along , for walls and Bulworks every where : Now open ye the gates for them Of righteous Jerusalem , which keep the truth , to enter there . And since the Lord Jehovah is The Eternal rock of strength to his , in his great Name for ever trust : He gives the proud the overthrow , He layes the lofty City low , flat to the ground , and to the dust . 8 , 10 , 11. Yea , Lord , in thine own judgments way , We waited for thee every day , our souls desire is to thy name : But let thy favour be declar'd To wicked men , they 'l not regard , nor learn Religion by the same : But most unjustly will transgresse , Here in the Land of uprightnesse , and will not see Gods Majesty : But they shall see , and see with shame , And feel , as foes , thy fiery flame , for envying our felicity . 2 PART . Isa. 16. 18 , 12 , Lord we have been with child in vain , And we have been in grievous pain , and as it were brought forth the wind : For by our power we have not wrought , The least deliverance can be thought , in all the earth in any kind . Nor have the dwellers on the earth Fal'n by the power that we put forth , but by thy strength are undertrod . For Lord , thou wilt ordain , at last , True Peace for us , because thou hast wrought all our work in us , O God . 20 , 21. O come , my people , enter thou ▪ Into thy secret chambers , now , and shut thy doors about thee fast : And hide thy self now as it were But for a little moment there , unti●● the wrath be overpast . For lo the Lord comes from his place , To punish this ma●ignant race for wickednesse that they maintain : The earth shall also now disclose The blood shed of our barbarous foes , and shall no more conceal her slain . H. 29. EXAMPLE of SAINTS . Eph. 5 1 , 2. Heb. 6. 12. BRethren , be followers of the Lord , as Children dear and true : And walk in love with one accord , as Christ hath loved you . And be not slack through negl●gence , but followers of their spirit , That thorow Faith and Patience the Promises inherit . 13. 7. Mat. 5. 16. Whose Faith likewise do ye pursue , considering the end , And blessed issue whereunto their conversations tend . And let your light so shine to men , that your good works discri'd , May cause your heavenly Father , then , to be much glorified . H 30. EZEKIELS IN FANT. Ye Children , &c. Ezek. 16. 3 , 5 , 6 , THus saith the Lord to Israel , Thy birth , and birth-place know I well , of Canaans cursed land to be : And in the day when thou wast born , Thou wast cast out to open scorn , there was no eye to pity thee . And when I saw thee ( passing by ) Polluted in thy blood to lye , Behold it was the time of love , When in thy blood thou didstremain , I said to thee , and said again , Live , Infant , now born from above . 8 , 11 , 14. Then over thee my skirt I spread , Thy nakednesse I covered , I sware to thee , and made thee mine : With ornaments I did thee deck , I put a chain upon thy neck , And Bracelets on those hands of thine : And thy renown for beauty , then , Went forth among the heathen men , that praised it with one accord : For ( true ) it was a perfect dresse , Through my exceeding comelinesse , which I put on thee saith the Lord . H. 31. FAITH PRAISED . Heb. 11. 1 , 2 , 13 , FAith is the substance of those things which once we hope to get : And the assured evidence of things not seen as yet . By it the Elders have obtain'd a good report and fame : And died boldly in this Faith , before the Promise came . 6. Rom. 4. 3. But without Faith and confidence ( for which the Scriptures call ) It is a thing impossible to please the Lord at all . For he that comes to God must trust that God is God most high : And the rewarder of them all that seek him diligently . Gal. 3. 7 , 9. Know then that they that are of Faith , are all of Abrahams seed : And blest with faithfull Abraham , that are of faith indeed . H. 32. FAITH PROVED . Jam. 2. 14 , 20 , VVHat profit's it , my Brethren dear , if any person saith , That he hath faith , and hath not works , is that a saving Faith ? But wilt thou know , O thou vain man , that faith by works unknown , Is not a living faith , but dead , it being all alone . 26. Gal. 5. 6. For as the body is but dead , the which no breath supplies : So Faith , that is not perfected by works , is dead likewise . And neither circumcision availes with God above : Nor yet uncircumcision , but Faith that works by love . H. 33. GODS Glittering SWORD . Deut. 32. 39 , to 43. I Kill , saith God , and make alive , I wound , and heal , alone , And there is none with me can strive to rescue any one . For I lift up my hand on high , to heaven above , and say , Behold I live eternally , and am without decay , If once my hand with judgment close , and whets my glittering Sword , With vengeance on my hatefull foes , I 'le execute my Word : I 'le make mine arrows drunk with blood , my Sword shall flesh devour , The slain and captives shall be food from the first on-set hour . Rejoyce ye Nations with his land to whom he will be good : And ( while his foes shall feel his hand ) avenge his servants blood . H. 34. GOVERNMENT . 2 Sam. 23. 1. Deut. 16. 20. 2 Co. 4. 4. 〈…〉 ▪ 2 Chr. 19. 6. Ps. 82. 1. THe Prince that ruleth over men must be exceeding just : And Gove●n in the fear of God that putteth him in trust . Because the judgment is not mans , but Gods ( the King of Kings ) Who sits among these earthly Gods , to judge of all these things . Rom. 13. 1. 5. 1 Tim. 2. 2. And every soul must needs submit unto the powers supream : And , not for wr●th , but conscience sake , be subject unto them . And pray for Kings and Rulers all , that we , through their defence , ●ay ▪ live in Peace , and Godlinesse , with all good conscience , 〈◊〉 . 2 Cor. 5. 10. For we must every one appear , and personally ●ome Before the judgment ●eat of Christ , there to receive our doom . Accordingly as every man hath in the body done : And as the work is good or bad , So shall his sentence run . 2 PART . 1 Th. 5. 12. 13. 1. P● . 4. 10. Obey those Rulers over you that warn you in the Lord : And , for their work sake , prize them much that preach to you the word . As each man hath receiv'd the gift let him discharge his place : As good and faithfull Ministers of Gods abundant grace . 1 Th. 5. ●4 . 2 Th. 3. 6 , 14. 1 Tim. 5. 22. Warn the ●●ruly , help the weak , Support them lest they fall : C●mfort the feeble minded ones , be patient towards all . Withdraw from the inordinate to shame them for their sin : And no way be partakers of the sins that such live in . Heb. 12. 15 , 16. 1 Cor. 14. 26 , 33. And let no root of bitternesse , no person vain and vilde , Spring up among you troubling you , and many be defil'd . Let all be done to edifie , for God's the God of Peace In all the Churches of the Saints , to make disorders cease . 2 Cor. 13. 11. Rom. 13. 8. And live in Peace and Holinesse , whereto ye have your call : And then the God of Love and Peace shall still be with you all . And owe to no man any thing , but one to love another , For 't is the Laws accomplishing to be a perfect Lover . 2 PART . Eph 6. 1 , 2 , 4. Obey your Parents in the Lord , ye children , as 't is fit : This is the first Commandement , with promise made to it . Parents , provoke not unto wrath your children , in their youth : But bring them up in fear of God , and nurture of his truth . 5 , 6 , 9. Servants obey your Masters will , with reverentiall fear : Not with eye-service , pleasing men , but as Christs Servants dear , And , Masters , do your Servants right , knowing you have on high A Master , who hath no respect of persons partially . Rev. 1. 7. 22. 12. Behold , he cometh in the clouds , whom every eye shall see : And every man shall have reward so as his works shall be . H. 35. GOVERNMENT of the TONGVE . Jam. 1. 36. Mat. 12. 36. IF he that seems Religious , doth not his Tongue refrain , That mans Religion , verily , is exercis'd in vain . For , su●e , of every idle word that any man shall say , He is to give account thereof at Gods great Judgment Day . 5. 22. Jam. 3. 2. Rash anger shall be judg'd a sin , contemptuous speech goes higher : And he that saith , Thou fool , shall be in danger of hell-fire . But not to sinne in word nor tongue doth restifie and tell A perfect man , and one that can rule all the body well . H. 36. The HARVEST . Have mercy , &c. Mat. 9. 37 , 38. THe Harvest , truly , sirs , is very great to view ▪ But lo , the saithfull Labourer● are but a very few : Pray ye the Lord therefore whose own the Harvest is , To send out labourers good store into this field of his . Joh 4. 35 , 36. Phil. 4. 17. That he that doth engage to sow and ●eap , or ●ither , May have eternal life for wage , and both reioyce together . And that our fruit amount ( as we desire and pray ) Abundantly to our account , in that great Harvest day . H. 37. The High and Lofty ONE , O Lord consider . Isa. 57. 15 ▪ THus saith the high and lofty One , Inhabiting Eternity , Whose Name is Holy , be it known , I dwell in holy place on high . Also with him that is contrite , whose humble Spi●●t sighs and groans : To cheer the humble in my sight , and cheer the heart of contrite ones . 16. 66. 2. For , still contending with the ●●ail , and keeping anger unallay'd , The spirits would before me fail , and those poor souls which I have made . But unto him will I besure To look with favour , saith the Lord , That is in spirit meek , and poor , ●nd trembles at my holy word . H. 38. HVMILIATION . Hos. 6. 1 , Come now , and let us search and try the waies that we have trod : And turn again unfeignedly unto the Lord our God : For he hath torn and put to pain , and he hath made the wound : And he will bind it up again , and make us whole and sound . 3. Jam. 4. 9 , After two daies he will revive , and raise us up the third : And make us in his sight alive , that felt so sharp a sword . Be then afflicted , weep and mourn , ( repentance to expresse ) Your laughter into mourning turn , your joy to heavinesse . 10. Mic. 6. 9. Joel . 2. 13. Hear him that smiteth and the rod , humble your selves and stoop , Cast down your selves in sight of God , and he shall raise you up . For he is gracious , mercifull , and unto anger slack : Of kindnesse great , and one that will his judgments soon call back . H. 39. Against IDOLATRT . 1 Cor. 10. 14 , 22. 2 Cor. 6. 1● , FLee fast from all Idolatry , from Idols keep you free ▪ Provoke we God to Jealousie ? are we more strong then he ? With Belial can Christ accord ? or can these things unite The house of Idols and our Lord , the darknesse and the light ? 15 , 16 , 17 , 18. Unrighteousnesse , can that combine with righteousnesse to dwell ? Or can the true Believer joyn with any Infidell ? Be therefore separate and cleer , and all uncleannesse ●ee : And ye my Sons and Daughters dear , and I your God will be . Rev. 3. 4. For but a few are exquisite , and keep their Garments fair : And these shall walk with me in white , for worthy Saints they are . H. 40. The Jew and Gentiles●ALL , Rom. 11. 26. 15. THere cometh a Deliverer from Sion hill on high , To turn away ungodlinesse from Jacobs Family . For if the world be reconcil'd by casting them away , Much more shall their return be stild life from the dead , that day . 26 , 27 , 16. And then all Israel shall be sav'd , ( as Scripture doth declare ) Because the Gifts and Calls of God without repentance are . For if the first-sruits holy be , the lump is holy too : And if the root yeild sancti●ee , So shall the branches do . 2 PART . Rom. 11. 32 , 33. Yet now hath God adjudg'd the Jews , by unbelief to fall , That he might this occasion choose , to shew his grace to all . O depth of riches infinite ! and wisdome of our God! His judgments O how past our sight ! his Tracts O how untrod ! 34 , 35 , 36. For who hath known the mind of God , or lent his counsels aid ? Or who hath given unto him , and it shall be repaid ? For of and thorough him are all , and passe to him agen : To whom be praise of great and small , for evermore , A men . H. 41. Jew and Gentiles FVLLNESSE held ●ut in many PROMISES . Ye children , &c. Isa. 66. 8. OH who hath heard of such a thing , As now Gods power to passe doth bring ? or who hath seen such things as these ! For shall a land ( can any say ) Be made to bring forth in a day ? Are Nations born at once with ease ? Before that Sion travelled , She presently was brought to bed , and brought forth Sonnes by heavenly aid , Before she travelled she brought forth , Before her pain she brought the birth , and of a sweet man-child was laid . 54. 1. 66. 9. Break out , O barren Church , and sing , Thou that didst ( once ) no children bring , let joyfull Songs take up thy life : Thus saith the Lord of thine estate , The children of the desolate are more then of the married wife . For shall I bring it to the birth , And then not bring the children forth , saith the Almighty Sovereign Lord ? Or shall I cause to bring forth some , And then untimely shut the womb , thy God , O Sion , spake this word . 2. PART . Isa. 66. 10 , 11 , 12. Rejoyce ye with Jerusalem , And let her Lovers ( all of them ) in her spiritual joyes partake : Rejoyce , I say , lift up your voice , Be glad with her , and much rejoyce , all ye that mou●ned for her sake . That ye may suck , and take your fill Of Consolatious , which distill in plenty , from your Mothers breasts : Then shall ye suck ( dan●'t on her knees ) Milk out , and much delighted be with her abundant gloriousnesse . 54. 7 , 8. 62. 4. 60. 4 , 8. Though for a very little space Angry I was , and hid my face , and thou wast termed desolate : Yet will I gather thee again , With kindnesses that shall remain , and bear an everlasting date . Destruction shall no more be heard Within thy land , nor wasting ●eard , nor violence be in thy waies : But thorowout thy borders all Thy walls salvation they shall call , and give thy gates the Name of praise . 3. PART . Isa. 55. 4 , 5. 54. 2 , 3 , 4. Hearken , O people , and give ear , My righteousnesse is drawing n●er , my saving health I will disclose : My arm shall judge the heathen men , The Isles shall wait upon me then , and on my power shall they repose . Enlarge and spread thy tents in space , ( And curtains of thy dwelling place ) lengthen thy cords , and stretch them far : And men shall break their Swords and Spears . To pruning hooks and plowing-shares , nor shall they any more learn War . 11. 6. 49. 23. 60. 20 , 22 , 20. The Wolf and Lamb shall joyntly feed , The Leopard with the Calf and Kid , the Lyon and the youngling fat : Thy Nursing-Fathers Kings shall be , Queens Nursing-Mothers unto thee , they shall bow down before thee flat . Thy Sun shall never more decline , Nor yet thy Moon desist to shine , for Gods thy everlasting light : A little one shall thousands bring , Strong Nations from a small one spring , and all thy people shall be right . 4 PART . Isa. 66. 12. 60. 4. 66. 17 , Behold ( saith God ) I will extend The Peace of Israel far-an-end , that like a River it shall seem : Then shall the glorious Dignitee Of the converted Gentiles bee like to an over-flowing stream . Thy Sonnes shall come from far and wide , And ( to be nursed at thy side ) thy Daughters from the earths far ends . Then will I sweetly comfort them That dwell in my Jerusalem , as one whom his dear Mother tends . 14 , 24. Psal. 149. 5. Isa. 35. 10. Which when ye see your hearts shall joy , Your bones shall flourish wondrously , like a sweet herb that freshly grows . Then shall the hand of God be known Towards his Servants every one , and his displeasure towards his foes : For lo , their worm shall never die , Their fire shall burn perpetually , and not be quenehed night nor day : But Saints shall shout upon their beds , Eternal joy shall crown their heads , sorrow and sighes shall ●ice a way . H. 42. IMPERFECTION . Eccl. 7. 20 Iam. 3. 2. 1 Cor. 10. 12. THere is not any in the earth , ( through all the Coasts of it ) A righteous man , that still doth good , and doth no sinne commit . For , verily , in many things we sinne , and trespasse , all : Let him therefore , that thinks he stands , be carefull , lest he fall . Gal. 6. 1. Eph. 4. 32. And if , by imperfection , ye see a man transgresse , Restore him , ye spiritual ones , with love , and gentlenesse . And kind and tender-hearted be , forgiving mutually , As God for Christ his sake forgave all your iniquity . 2 PART . Gal. 5. 17. Rom. 7. 23. The flesh against the spiritual lusts , and this with that doth fight : So that ye cannot do such things as ye would do aright . We , in our Members , find a law averse to that within : And bringing in captivity unto the law of sinne . Jam. 5. 16 , 20. Confesse your faults , then , mutually , and pray for one another : That so ye may be healed thereby , and grace afresh recover . Who turns a sinner from the path wherein he went aside , Shall thereby save a soul from wrath , and numerous sinnes shall hide . H. 43. The JOYES of HEAVEN . Rev. 22. 14 , 3 , BLessed are they whose only strife is Gods good Laws to do : That they may tast the tree of life , and have a right thereto . And that they may have entrance in , into the City-gate , There , where the curse that came from sin can bear no longer date . 4. But there the throne of God shall be , and Christ the Lambs high throne : And there his servants shall be free to serve the holy One . And they shall see his blessed face , and his most glorious Name Upon their sore heads shall have place . his Image to proclaim . 5. And there there shall ensue no night , ( as if their day were done : ) Nor have they need of candle-light , or shining of the Sun . For God the Lord ( from whom it springs ▪ ) shall give them light on high : And they shall reign , as crowned Kings , to all Eternity . H. 44. JVDGMENT DAY FOREWARN'D . Joh. 5. 28 , 29. THe day and hour is drawing nigh , when all the dead must hear The voice of him that is most high , and shall forthwith appear . All they to sure salvation whose works are good and right : And they to condemnation in evil that delight . Prov. 12. 28. Rom. 6. 23. Gal. 6. 8. For life is found in righteous waies , no death can be therein . But death the certain wages payes of all unpardon d sin . All they that sow to sinfull flesh corruption shall inherit : But endlesse life shall them refresh that sow unto the Spirit . 1 Cor. 15. 58. Be stedfast , Brethren , now therefore , and alwaies be unmov'd : Abounding now and evermore , in works of God approv'd . Because ye know his holy word doth make the Promise plain , So that your labour in the Lord can never be in vain . 2 PART . Luk. 21. 34. Be carefull lest , at any time , you should , by your excesse , Surcharge your souls with surfeiting , or shamefull drukennesse . And lest your heart be overcome with weight of worldly cares : And so , that day , the day of Doom , ' oretake you unawares . 1 Thes. 5. 2 , 3. Luk. 12. 47. Because the day of Christ will come like as a thief by night : And when they say , Peace , Peace will be , shall suddain vengeance lite . He that did know his Masters will , and not himself prepare To do according to his skill , full many a stripe shall bear . 37 , 38 , 44. But blessed are those Servants all that watch with wakefull mind : Whom Christ shall at his coming call , and in this posture find . He shall come forth assuredly , and set them at his board : And make them Partners in the Joy of their advanced Lord . H. 45. JVSTIFICATION . Rom. 8. 33 , 34. IT is the Lord that justifies , who therefore shall condemn ? It is our Saviour Christ that dy'd , or rather rose agen . Who also is at Gods right hand ascended up on high : And maketh intercession there for us continually . Heb. 4. 16. Col 3. 17. Now therefore let us boldly come ( in certaine hope to speed ) Unto the throne of grace , for grace to help in time of need . And let all things we speak or do be in the name of one : To God the Father giving thanks through Christ our Lord alone . HYMN XLVI . THE LAMBS SONG . Rev. 15. 3 , 4. THy works are great and marvelous , Lord God th' Almighty one : Thy wayes are true and righteous , thou King of Saints alone . Who shall not fear thee , O most high , and glorifie thy Name ? For thou alone for sanctity deservest laud and fame . For all the Nations of the earth shall come and worship thee : Because thy judgements are set forth so plain for us to see . HYMN XLVII . LONGING after CHRIST , Ye children , &c. Joh. 6. 32 , 35. c. 7. 38. THe bread of God ( so truly calld ) That giveth l●fe unto the world is he that down from heaven came : And with this sweet coelestial bread , Lord , let us be replenished , and give us ever of the same . For he that ( as the Scripture saith ) Lays hold on Christ by lively faith shall never thirst or hunger more : For by that saith , and feeding so , out of his belly there shall flow of living waters plent●ous store . Rev. 22. 17 , 20. Cant. 8. 14. Jam. 5. 8. The Spirit and the Bride say , Come , And let not him that hears be dumb , but call to come with eager strife : Come all that thirst , and take your fill , Take freely whosoever will the water of eternal life . Make hast , my love , and be not slow Be like the nimble Hart or Roe tracing upon the mountains spic'd : And I , behold , come speedily , The coming of the Lord draws night , Amen , so come , Lord Jesus Christ . HYMN XLVIII . LOVE of GOD . Jo●. 3. 16. 1 Joh. 4. 9. Joh. 3. 17. SO greatly God did love the world that freely he did give His onely and begotten Son that we through him might live . God sent him not into the world , the world for to condemn , But that he might be manifest a Saviour unto men . Rev. 1. 5. J●h. 3. 16. Rev. 21. 24. Who loved us and gave himself for our eternal good , And washt away our scarlet sins in his own precious blood . And whosoever trusts in him shall never perish quite , But he shall have eternal life , and live in endless light . Luke 2. 24. To God therefore that dwells on high be praise and glory still , On earth be true tranquility , and unto men good will . 2 PART . 1 Joh. 2. 3. c. 5. 3. Hereby we know undoubtedly that we do love the Lord , By keeping with fidelity the precepts of his Word . And this is , sure , the love of God , if we his Laws fulfill ; Nor do we count his Laws a load , but do them with good will . 4. 19. Eph. 1. 4. 1 Joh. 4. 10 , 19. We love him for he first lov'd us , and chose us in his Son , That we should be adopted thus before the world beg●n : Herein is love , not ours it is but his ( whence our's begins ) In sending that sweet Son of his a ransome for our sins . Rev. 5. 13. To him that sits upon the throne , and to the Lamb therefore Be glory , strength , dominion and honour evermore . HYMN XLIX . Against LOVE of the WORLD . Mat. 16. 26. Col. 3. 2. WHat shall it profit any man The world to purchase whole , And thereby misse the certain blisse of his immortal soul ? Oh set your strong affections then on things that are above : And let no worth of things on earth be motives of your love . 1 John 2. 16 , 15. All in the world is pride of life , and lusts of flesh and eyes : Which do not from the Father come , but from the world they rise . Love not the world nor things thereof , if any love so low , The perfect love of God above in him can never flow . 17. These worldly things all pass away and perish altogether : But to fulfil Gods holy will makes to abide for ever . HYMN L. MARRIAGE . Heb. 13. 4. THe due estate of Marriage ( as Scripture doth assure ) Is honourable every where the bed preserved pure ) But harlots and adulterers that v●olate this thing , By practice of unchastity , will God to judgement bring . 1 Thes. 4. 4. Col. 3. 19 , 20. Then let us every one know how his vessel to possesse , In honourable dignity , and spotlesse holinesse . And , husbands , dearly love your wives , giving no bitter word : And , wives , submit obediently to them , as to the Lord . 1 Pet. 3. 3 , 4. And your adorning let not be in an external way , Of plaited hair , and wearing gold , or putting on aray . But of the heart , and hidden man , where incorruption lies : And of a meek and quiet soul , which God doth highly prize . 1 Cor. 7. 39. 1 Pet. 3. 7. And be not yoakt unequally , but onely in the Lord ; Honouring the wife ( the weaker Sex ) according to the Word . And live together lovingly , as heirs of grace of life : That disagreements hinder not the prayers of man and wife . Mat. 22. 30. And in the resurrection , where none are in marriage given , Ye shall be like the Angels there , triumphant Saints in heaven . HYMN LI. The MEDIATOR . All people , &c. 1 Tim. 2. 5. ONe God there is , and one alone , and Mediator none but one ; The man whom we Christ Jesus call , who gave himself full price for all . 1 Joh● 2. 1 , 3. If any sin , we have , on high , an Advocate to quali●ie , Jesus the just , whose blood was spilt to exp●ate our ha●o●s guilt . Rev. 5. 13. Blessing , and glo●y , and renown to him that on the Throne sits down : And to the Lamb of God therefore be praise and honour evermore . HYMN LII . MERCIES . All people , &c. Micah 6. 18. to the end . WHo is a God like unto thee , that pardons all iniquity : And from their sins doth disengage the remnant of his heritage ? He doth not still retain his wrath , for mercy is his pleasing path : He will return again , he will , and have compassion on us still . Isa. 43. 25. He will subdue our trespasses , as drowned in the deepest seas : And , for his own name sake on high , he blots them out of memory . Thou wilt perform thy truth and grace , To Abraham and Jacobs race : As thou hast to our Fathers told , and sworn it from the dayes of old . HYMN LIII . MERCY and TERROR mixt . All people , &c. Nah. 1. 2 , JEalous is God and doth revenge , he doth revenge with fury strange : He will take vengeance on his foes , and he reserveth wrath for those . 3 , Yet is the Lord to anger slow , but of great power to overthrow : And he will not at all acquit the wicked that repent no whit . 6. Hab. 3. 5. Before his fury who can stand , who can abide his angry hand ? The Pestilence before him rolls , beneath his feet go burning coals . Nab. 1. 5. The mountains quake , the hills do melt when-as his presence is but felt : The earth is burnt at sight of him the world and all that dwell therein . Isa. 14. 27. Neh. 9. 17. His judgements none can disanull ; but yet our God is merciful : Thine anger , Lord is , slow of pace , thy kindnesse great , and rich thy grace . 2. PART . All people , &c. Nah. 1. 7 , 8. The Lord is good , a Tower to his when-as the day of trouble is : And them that trust in him he knows , but darknesse shall pursue his foes . 6 , And with an over-running flood he will consume the place that stood : Like fire his fury poureth down , The rocks by him are overthrown . 9 , Against him what do you intend ? the Lord will make an utter end : Affliction ( for so great a crime ) shall not rise up the second time . 10 , Folden as thorns although they be , and drunken with prosperitie , They shall be very suddenly devour'd as stubble fully dry . 15. O Judah keep thy solemn feasts , thy mountains bring good news of peace : No more shall sinners pass through thee , but utterly cut off shall be . HYMN LIV. Against MERIT . Luke 17. 10. Phil. 2. 13. VVHen you have done the best you can , say thus with humble thought , Unprofitable are we all , and do but what we ought . For it is God that works in you , he works both will and deed : And of his meer good pleasure , too , doth all your power proceed . Eph 2. 8 , 9. c. 3. 21. And ye are sav'd by grace , through faith , wrought by the holy Ghost : Not of your selves , nor of your works , lest any man should boast . To him let all the Church therefore ascribe , with one accord , All praise and honour evermore , through Jesus Christ our Lord . HYMN LV . MORAL PRECEPTS . Prest with Arguments . Mic. 6. 8. Psal. 37. 28. Col. 3. 25. THe Lord hath shewed thee , O man , what God requires as good : Do justly , love compassion , walk hum●ly with thy God . Because the Lord loves equ●ty , his Sa●nts he will not leave : And he that deals injuriously shall sutably receive . Mat. 5. 7. Jam. 2. 13. Luk. 14. 11. And mercy to the merciful , the Lord will still expresse : But judgement shall with rigour ●all upon the mercilesse . And God doth still resist the proud , but gives the humble grace : Self-humbling then , shall honour men , self-honouring shall abase . 2. PART . Jam. 5. 12. Eph. 4. 25. Rev. 21. 8. Swear not by heaven , nor by earth , nor any oath at all : Lest into condemnation , by such offence , ye fall . Put lies away and speak the truth , for every wilful liar Must sure partake of that broad lake which burns with brimstone-fire . Rom. 13. 13. Heb. 12. 14. Shun ●urfeiting and drunkennesse , and do not lead your l●fe In chambering and wantonness , in envy or in strife : And ever follow peace with all , and holiness together : Without which grace there 's no man shall ▪ behold Gods face for ever . 3. PART . Eph. 4. 31 , 29. Rom. 12. 21. All malice , wrath , and bitterness , and clamor put away : And be not overcome with ill , but let the good bear sway . And let no talk come from your mouths corrupt in any case : But such as serves to edifie , and teach the hearers g●ace . Eph. 5. 3 , 4. But fornication , avarice , and what pollutes or taints : Amongst you let not once be nam'd , as it becometh Saints . Nor filthiness , nor foolish talk , no● unbeseeming jests ( Which things are not convenient ) but rather thankfulnesse . 4. PART . Rom 12. 10 , 15. Eph. 2. 4. Gal. 6. 2. By kinde affection mutually , the love of brethren keep : Rejoyce with them that do rejoyce , and weep with them that weep . And heed not your own things alone , but each for other care : And , to fulfill the Law of Christ , each others burden bear . Rom. 12. 16. Mat. 7. 1 , 2. Mind not high things but condescend to men of low estate : And be not wise in your own eyes pufft up with self-conceit . And judge not , that you be not judg'd , for , as you mete to men , Accordingly shall God reply , and deal to you agen . 5. PART . M. 7. 12. R. 13. 7. ch. 12. 17. T. 3. 2. 1 Th. 4. 7. Do as you would be done unto , and give to all their right : Of no man ever speak amisse , nor ill with ill requite . Let none defraud or go beyond his brother any way : For God avengeth all such things , and will the wrong repay . Jam. 5. 9. Joh. 7. 24. Phil. 4. 5. Rom. 14. 4. And , brethren , let no one of you against another grudge : Nor judge ye by appearances , but righteous judgement judge . And let your moderation be manifest to all : The Lord our Master is at hand , to whom we stand or fall , 6. PART . Ecc es. 5. 4 , 5 Heb. 13. 16. When thou hast vowed a vow to God , defer not , then , to pay , For God hath no delight in fools , that mock him with delay . And to do good and distribute forget ye in no wise : For God is pleas'd exceedingly with such like sacrifice . Phil. 4. 8. 1 Cor. 4. 5. And all things honest , just , and true , and such as sweetly please : For vertue , praise , and good report , think on such things as these , Until the secrets of all hearts , be publisht all abroad : And then shall every one of us have his due praise of God . HYMN LVI . More spiritual PRECEPTS . Prov. 3. 5 , 6. Mat. 22. 37. 1 Thes. 5. 15 , 16. TRust in the Lord with all thy heart , love him with all thy might : In all thy ways acknowledge him , and make him thy delight . Pursue good things , rejoycing still , and pray continually : Quench not the Spirit any way , despise not prophecy . Rom. 12. 11. Heb. 12. 28. Joh. 6. 27. With fervent spirit serve the Lord , and ( having grace ) draw neer To worship God with reverence , and godly filial fear . And for the food that perisheth be not at any strife : But for the food that doth endure to everlasting life . Mat 6. 33. And seek Gods Kingdom first of all , his righteo●snesse pursue : And then shall all the other things be added unto you . HYMN LVII . MORTALITY and IMMORTALITY . Isa 40. 6 , 7 , All flesh is grass , and soon must yeeld , for all the goodly shew , Which is but as a flower in field that some short time doth grow . The gras doth wither and is gone the flower doth fade and passe ; Because Gods Spirit blows thereon ; the people sure is grass . 8. 1 Cor. 15. 53 , The grasse doth change , the flower doth fade at one rebuking blast ; But lo ! the word our Lord hath said for ever standeth fast . The corruptible must put on a state that cannot die ; The mortal must be cloath'd upon with immortality . 54. 56 , 57. The saying then fulfill'd shall be recorded of this thing , O grave where is thy victory ! O death where is thy sting ! The sting of death sin needs must be , the Law the strength of sin , But thanks to God for vic●o y through Christ our Lord herein . HYMN LVIII . MORTIFICATION . Col 3. 5. Rom. 6. 12. c. 8. 13. YOur earthly members mortifie , and let no sin bear sway , Or in your mortal body reign wh●le ye the lusts obey . For if ye serve the flesh ye die , but if that , by the Spirit , The bod●es lasts ye mortisie , then shall ye life inherit . c. 6. 16. c. 13. 14. For his ye are , whom ye obey , whether of sin to death ; Or else of righteousnesse to life , after this mortal breath . Put on , then , ●esus Christ the Lord , and for the fleshes ease Make no provision , nor regard the lusts thereof to please . 2. PART . Rom. 8. 7. c. 12. 2. The carnal minde is enmity against the living Lord : Not subject , neither can it be , to his revealed word . Be chang'd therefore by minds renew'd , that ye may understand What pleasing good and perfect things the Lord doth here command . ch. 8. 6. ch. 6. 11 , 8. Because to be of carnal minde is death without release : But if spiritually inclin'd , it savours life and peace . Then count your selves as dead to sin , to God ( in Christ ) alive : Because if we be dead with him ▪ we trust we shall revive . HYMN LIX . MOSES Song . All people , &c. Exod. 15. 1. NOw sing unto the Lord will I , for he hath triumpht gloriously : The horse and rider ( both of these ) his hand hath cast into the Seas . 5 , 6 , The depths devour'd them every one , They sank to th' bottom as a stone : Lord thy right hand with power shines bright thy right hand crusht the enemy quite . 7 , In thy great excellence , O God , thou hast those rebels under-trod . Thou sentest forth thy wrath whereby they were consum'd as stubble dry . 9 , The enemy thus proudly spake , I will pursue and overtake , The spoile saith he , I will divide , my lust shall so be satisfied . 10 , Then didst thou blow with blustring force , The sea returned to its course ; And ( covering them ) became their graves , They sank as lead in mighty waves . 11 , Among the gods , who 's like to thee , Who like thee shines in sanctity ▪ Fearfull in praises , as exceeds , And doing rare and wondrous deeds . HYMN LX . Against OPPRESSION and RAPINE . Prov. 4. 14 , 15 , 16. Go not with wicked men , my son , Go not with them , I say , Their crooked paths avoid and shun , And come not near their way . For if they do no wicked deed , They take no rest at all : Their sleep departs , unless they speed Of making some to fall . Mic. 22. Prov. 4. 17. 2. 13. They covet fields , and violently They take them for a prey ; Oppressing Town and Family , Because they bear the sway . They eat the bread of wickedness , And drink the wine of strife ; They leave the paths of Righteousness To lead a brutish life . Isa. 59. 7 , 8. Destruction and unhappiness Are ever in their wayes ; And do not know the way of peace ; For still their Judgement strayes . They make them crooked paths of sin , from which they cannot cease : And whosoever walks therein shall never know true peace . 2. PART . Prov. 1. 10 , 1● , 13 , My son let sinners ticing thee be constantly withstood ; If they say , come , let us agree , let us lay wait for blood : All precious substance we shall finde , to make us rich and great ; And with the spoil of every kinde shall fill our house compleat . 14 , 15 , 16 , 18 , Cast in thy lot among us now , let us have all one purse ; Refrain my son , and go not thou with them in this lewd course . For unto rapine they run fast , but lo , their laying wait Shall be for their own lives at last , and their own blood the bait . 19 , 31. The projects which they prosecute shall pay them home one day : And they shall eat the bitter fruit of their own cursed way . Such wayes are his , whoever strives his hands with blood to stain , To take away the owners lives for greedinesse of gain . HYMN LXI . The Passion and Compassion of Christ . 1 Pet. 3. 18. c. 2. 24. LO Christ hath suffered for us all , the just for wicked men ; That he might bring us unto God now reconcil'd agen : Who bare our sinnes in his own flesh , upon that cursed tree , That we should live to righteousnesse and dead to sin should be . Isa. 53. 6 , 3. All we like sheep have gone astray , each took his course to fall : And God hath laid the load on him to answer for us all . A man of sorrows sure he was , and he hath born our grief : Meane while we hid our face from him , and gave him no relief . Joh. 10. 11. Lo this is that sweet Shepherd , then , so infinitely good , That for his sheep laid down his life , and spilt his precious blood . 2. PART . Joh. 15. 13. Rom. 5. 7 , A greater love then this hath none , nor none can comprehend , Then that a man should stake his life and lose it for his friend : For scarce will any die for him that lives most righteously , Yet haply for a special friend some one might dare to die . 18. ch. 14. 9. But God commends his tender love towards us in this wise : In that Christ Jesus dy'd for us when we were enemies . And therefore did our Saviour die , recover and revive , To be the Lord both of the dead , and those that are alive . Heb. 13. 15. By him therefore give we to God the sacrifice of praise ; ( The gratefull fruit of thankfull lips ) blessing his name alwayes . HYMN LXII . PATIENCE . Jam. 1. 4. Heb. 10. 36. LET Patience have her perfect work , that ye may be entire , And nothing wanting in your grace which God doth here require . For ye have need of patience , that , having done his Will , Ye may receive the Promises which God shall then fulfill . c. 6. 19. Rom 5. 4. 5. 2. Co. 4. 17. For Patience works experience , Experience worketh hope , And hope shall never make asham'd , but set the gate wide ope ; And lo ! our light affliction which is but transitory , Works for us a more excellent eternal weight of glory . 2 Tim. 2. 12. Jam. 5. 12. For they that suffer with the Lord shall reign with him full sure : Therefore , behold , we count them blest whoever do endure . The Peace of God and PRAYER . All people , &c. or O Lord consider . HYMN LXIII Phil. 4. 6 , 7. IN nothing be perplext with care , but call on God for every thing : And with thanksgiving in your prayer to him your s●pplications bring . And , lo ! the peace which God imparts , past understanding to record , Shall safely keep your mindes and hearts , through Jesus Christ our only Lord . HYMN LXIV . PERSEVERANCE . Heb. 3. 12 , 13. TAke heed my brethren , lest there be in any of you all An heart of infidelitie , whereby from God to fall . But still exhort with mutual heed , while it is call'd to day , Lest any one be hardened by sins deceitful way . 14. ch. 10. 23. 1 Thes. 5. 24. For we partake of Christ ( no doubt ) if we by faith sit fast , So that our confidence hold out unshaken to the last . Let 's hold profession fast therefore , not wavering in our faith , For faithful is the promiser , and will do what he saith . Rev. 2. 10. Be faithful to the death ( saith he ) persisting in my way , And I will surely give to thee a Crown of life that day . HYMNE LXV . The PORTION of the little FLOCK . Luke 12. 32. 1 Cor. 2. 9. FEare not O little flock and few , for 't is your fathers pleasure , To give the Kingdome unto you , that hath eternal treasure . Eye hath not seen , nor ear hath heard , what things God hath above , Beyond the thoughts of man , prepar'd , For them that do him love . 1 Tim. 4. 8. For godlinesse availes to all , having the promise sure Of this life which is temporal , and that which doth endure . To God the Father , and the Son , and holy Ghost therefore , Eternal honour let be done , henceforth for evermore . HYMNE LXVI . The POWER of PRAYER . Jam. 1. 5. Mat. 7. 11 , IF any of you wisdome wants , ask of the Lord alone , Who liberally to all men grants , and yet upbraideth none . For if that ye which evil are can give good things to yours , Much more your heavenly Fathers care , his suppliants assures . 7. Jam 1. 6. John 16. 24. Ask therefore and be sure to have , and seek and ye shall finde : But ask in faith what-ere ye crave , and not with wavering minde . But if ye ask , and shall believe , God will thereto agree : Ask therefore that ye may receive , that sull your joy may be . HYMN LXVII . Reasonable Service . Rom. 12. 1. 1 Cor. 6. 19 , PResent your bodies to the Lord a living sacrifice : A holy offering unto him , and pleasing in his eyes . This is a service which ye owe , and reasonably due : For ye are not your own , ye know , but Christ hath purchas'd you . 20. ch. 10. 31. Now therefore glorifie the Lord ( Dear brethren every one ) Both in your bodies and your souls , for they are Gods alone . And whither eat or drink ye do , or ought else , all your dayes , Let all be done , by each of you , to Gods renown and praise . HYMN LXVIII . Recovery of the Church . Have mercy , &c. Mic● 7. 8 , 9. REjoyce not over me , O thou mine enemy : For , when I fall , the boast is small , so soon arise shall I. And when I sit me down in darknesse desolate : The ●ord will be a light to me , in that distrest estate . And I will therefore bear the Lords most just displeasure : Since I have been entic'd to sin against him in such measure . Until the Lord be pleas'd my cause to undertake : And , at my suit , shall execute his judgement for my sake . For verily the Lord will bring me forth to light : And will express his righteousness apparent in my sight . HYMN LXIX . REDEEMING of TIME . Eccles 12. 1 , 7. REmember thy Creator now , in these thy younger dayes : Before the year and day draw near when pleasure quite decayes , Then shall the dust return to earth , to earth from ●hence it came : The spirit then goes back agen to God that gave the same . 13 , 14. Now let us hea● the end of all , that Scripture doth declare , Oh fear the Lord , and keep his word , which should be all our care . For every work , both good and bad , with every secret thing , That here have past , from first to last , will God to judgement bring . Eph. 5. 15 , 16. See that you walk exactly then , and not as fools but wise ; And still redeem your precious time because bad dayes arise . HYMN LXX . REDEMPTION . Out of the Songs of the blessed Virgin Mary , of Zacharias , and ●ld Simeon . Luke 1. 46 , 47 , — 50 , MY soul doth highly magnifie the Lord of Soveraign power : My spirit joys exceedingly in God my Saviour . For holy is that Name of his , and lets great grace to fall On them that fear him , every where , through generations all . 51 , 52 , The thi●gs that his right arm hath wrought have shew'd his strength full well : Scattering the proud in that high thought wherewith their hearts did swell . Yea , he dethrones the mighty ones , and plucks them from their seat : And them that be of low degree he hath made high and great . 53 , 54 , 55. He fills the hungry with good things , the rich sends empty away : And to his servant Israel brings soul-saving help this day , Calling to minde his mercies kind , to our fore-fathers told , With Abraham , and his seed to stand for ever , as of old . 2. PART . Out of the Song of Zacharie . Luke 1. 1. 68 , 69. The Lord the God of Israel we praise with one accord : For visiting and redeeming us the people of the Lord . For he hath thus rais'd up for us salvations surest horn : Which , in his servant Davids house , is , of a Virgin , born . 70 , 71 , 72 , As holy Prophets all foretold should come to passe for man : And by their mouth he spake of old , since first the world began . From hands of those our hateful foes that he would set us clear : And so perform the mercy sworn unto our fathers dear . 73 , 74 , 75. His holy Covenant ( still the same ) to be remembred thus : His oath to father Abraham , that he would grant to us , That safely we ( from foes set free ) might walk in fearlesse wayes Of holiness and righteousnesse , before him , all our dayes . 3. PART . Out of the Songs of Simeon and Zacharie . Luke 2. 30 , 31 , 32. And now , O Lord , our eyes have seen thy saving health and grace , By power divine prepar'd to shine before all peoples face . And as a light to shine full bright where blindfold Gentiles dwell : And to be made the glory of thy people Israel . c. 1. 77 , 78. The knowledge of salvation , that God might thus give in : Unto his people making known the pardon of their sin . All through the love of God above , so tenderly let fall : Whereby the day-spring from on high hath visited us all . 79. ch , 2. 14. From darknesse and the shade of death to grant us glad release : And give us light to guide our feet into the paths of peace . To God be glory now therefore , in heavens highest place : Let peace on earth be poured forth , to men good will and grace . HYMN LXXI . REFORMATION . Give laud , &c. Hag 2. 6. THus saith the Lord of Hoasts , but yet a little while , And I will shake all coasts , yea , every land and Isle , yet once again , I shake all these , heav'n , earth , and seas , and all the main . 7 , All Nations I will shake the long desired day Which doth all Nations take , lo , that shall come , I say , And ( for all Coasts ) This house I will with glory fill , saith God of Hoasts . 9 , The glory of this last far greater ●●all it grow , Then of the Temple past , the Lord of Hoasts saith so , And , in this place ( It is the Lord of Hoasts his Word ) I will give peace . Zach. 4. 6 , 7. Ha. 2. 22. Yet not by might nor power , but by my spirit alone : Saith God of Hoasts our Tower , the strength of all in one : for who art thou O mountain great ( the Empires seat ) to hinder now ? Zach. 4. 7. Before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain : The stone that doth excel ( the head-stone of the same ) His hand shall fit , And bring it out with general shout , grace , grace to it . Heg . 2. 22 The hand that first began to lay the ground-work low : The hand of that same man shall finish it also , In spight of Kings : For who are they that slight the day of smaller things . HYMN LXXII . Regeneration . J●h 3. 5. Gal. ● . ●5 . EXcept a man be born again , of water and the spirit : He cannot any way attain salvation to inherit . For circumcision serveth none ( the priviledge is small ) Nor serves uncircumcision , but a new creature 's all . 2 Cor. 5. 17. Jam. 1. 18. Behold a man in Christ , therefore , and a new creature view : Old things are past , and come no more , and all things are made new . By his own will and word hath he wrought our regeneration : A kinde of first-ripe-fruit to be of all his whole Creation . HYMN LXXIII . REPENTANCE . Isa. 59. 1 , 2 , GOds arme is never shortened , but it can reach to save : His ear not dull , or wearied to hear us what we crave . But from you , do your sins divide your God that was so near , And cause the Lord his face to hide , so that he will not hear . Ezck. 18. 13. 2 Chron. 30. 9. Lay therefore your transgressions by , Repent and turn , saith he , And so your great iniquitie your ruine shall not be . Because the Lord is full of grace , ready to pardon sin : And will not hide away his face , if ye return to him . Luke 15. 7 , 10. One sinner that returns agen makes Angels joy exceed , More then do ninety-nine just men that no repentance need . 2. PART . Jer. 3. 13. 1 Job . 1. 9. Acknowledg how ye have transgrest against the Lord your God : And only let it be confest what by-paths you have trod . For if we do our sinnes confesse , faithful and just is he From sin and all unrighteousnesse to cleanse and set us free . Prov. 28. 13. Joel 2. 13. Neh. 9. 17. Ez. 18. 32. For he that hides his sins shall fall , they prosper but a space : But to confesse and leave them all shall with the Lord finde grace . For he is unto anger slow , and ready to forgive : And doth abundant kindnesse shew , wherefore return , and live . Exod. 34. 7. For he reserves compassion for thousands that come in : Remitting all transgression , iniquity , and sinne . 3. PART . Isa. 55. 6 , 7 , Seek ye the Lord unfainedly , now while he may be found ; Oh call on him while he is nigh with mercies that abound ▪ Oh let the wicked leave his lusts ( the way that sinners take ) And let the man unrighteous his sinful thoughts forsake . — ch. 1. 18. And turn again unto the Lord , while mercy now takes place , And to our God so richly stor'd with gifts of pardoning grace . For though your sins were crimson-like , as red as scarlet ( full ) I ( saith the Lord ) will make them white , as white as snow or wool . Rev. 1. 5 , 6. To him that thus hath loved us , and cancell'd all our score , In that pure flood of his own blood , be praise for evermore , HYMN LXXIV . REPROACH for CHRIST . 1 Pet. 4. 14 , 16. IF that ye be reproacht for Christ , happy are ye , and blest : The Spirit of God and glory great upon your souls shall rest . On their parts he 's ill spoken off , but glorifi'd on yours : Therefore let no man be asham'd that Christianly endures . Mat 5. 11 , ●2 . Blessed are you when men revile and speak each evil word Against you falsely for the sake of Christ your Soveraign Lord . Rejoyce and be exceeding glad , considering the reward , How great it is in heaven above , for suffering Saints prepar'd . 2. PART . Phil. 2. 5 , 7. Let that good minde be in you all that was in Christ our Lord : Who being in the form of God , the true eternal Word , Yet made himself of no repute , to death did condescend , And came not to be tended on , but to observe and tend . Phil. 2. 9 , 10. Heb. 9. 28. Therefore God gave to him a Name above all names most high : That every knee should bow to him , and every tongue comply . Who came to take our sins away , once , by his own oblation : And shall appear , the second time , without sin , to salvation . HYMN LXXV . RESURRECTION . All people , or O Lord Consider , &c. 1 Cor. 15. 20 , 21 , 22. NOw Christ is risen from the dead , as whom no bands of death could keep : And is to be acknowledged as the first fruits of those that sleep . For as by man came death to raign , so by a man to rise again : And as by Adam all men die , by Christ came immortality . Col. 3. 1 , 2 , 3 , 4. If ye be risen then with Christ set all your heart on things above : And be not any way intic'd on earthly things to set your love . For ye are dead to things abroad , and your life hid with Christ in God : When Christ who is our life appears ye must shine with him in the spheres . HYMN LXXVI Against REVENGE . Rom. 12. 19. Luke 6. 27. Mat. 5. 44 , DEare Saints , avenge not your own selves , nor let fierce wrath incense : For vengeance , saith the Lord , is mine , and I will recompence . Love ye your very enemies , and them that curse you , bless , Do good to them that use you ill , with hate and spitefulnesse . 45. And people persecuting you curse not , but blesse them rather : That ye may be children true of your celestial father . For he doth cause his rain to ●all , and lets his Sun to rise On good and bad in general , just and unjust likewise . HYMN LXXVII . The SABBATH . Isa. 58. 13 , IF from my holy Sabbath-day thou turn away thy foot : And do not by thy pleasures stray , my Sabbath to pollute . But call the Sabbath a delight , the holy of the Lord : And thine own carnal pleasure slight , in thought , in deed , in word . 14. Then shalt thou joy in God alone , with sweet and sacred mirth : And he shall make thee ride upon high places of the earth . With father Jacobs heritage the Lord shall feed thee fat : For thus doth Gods own mouth engage , and thou mayst trust to that . HYMN LXXVIII . SAGRAMENT of the SUPPER Cant. 1. 1 , 2. c. 2. 5. LEt those life-breathing lips of thine be joyn'd , O Christ , to me : Because thy love excelleth wine , and all the Saints love thee . With flagons of refreshing joy , and comforts from above , Stay me , O stay me powerfully , for I am sick of love . 2. 4 , 3. Into the house of Banqueting , he brought me to be fed : Love was his banner flourishing with honour ore my head . Beneath his shadow I was plac'd with very great content : His fruit was sweet unto my taste ( his Word and Sacrament . ) 5. 1. O friends , said he , ( preferr'd on high ) eat well of my good chear : And drink , yea , drink abundantly , my guests to me most dear . 2. PART . Cant. 5. 16. 2 Cor. 5. 20. My Saviour , my beloved one is mine , and I am his : Chief of ten thousand he alone , pure red and white he is . Made sin for us that knew no sin , that so we might be made The righteousnesse of God in him , by whom the price was paid . Cant. 8. 7. ch. 1. 4 , Stronger then death his love is found , not to be bought with goods : Nor quench'd with waters , nor be drown'd with whatsoever floods . O draw me , my dear Saviour , with those strong cords of love , And then will we go after thee as fast as we can move . We will record thy love , O Lord , above the joy of wine : The Virgins fair that spotlesse are do love thy name Divine . 3. PART . 1 Cor. 5. 7 , 11. Lo Christ is sacrific'd for us , ( our Passeover from heaven ) Now therefore let us keep the feast , not with old lumps of leaven : Not with the leav'n of wickednesse , or leaven of malice led : But keep it with sincerity ; and truths unleavened bread . ch. 11. 29 , 28. Who eat and drink unworthily their own damnation earn : Because they want a spiritual eye his body to discern ▪ Our hearts ( with care ) examined , let us be st●rred up To eat of this coelestial bread , and drink this sacred cup . 26. To eat this bread and drink this cup holds forth a Saviour slain , So often as we celebrate , until he come again . 4. PART . 1 Cor. 10. 16. The cup of blessing which we blesse is it not understood The sweet communion to expresse , of Christ our Saviours blood : The bread we break ( the holy loas ) do we not all accord To call it the communion of the body of our Lord ? 17 , For we though many are one bread , and in one body joyne : For all of us are joyntly fed with that one bread divine . The living bread is he on high that down from heaven came ; And he shall live and never die that eateth of the same . Mat. 26. 28. The blood of the new Testament we sweetly taste herein , Which was for ●s and many spent , for pardon of our sin . 5. PART . 1 Job . 4. 10. ch. 5. 6. Herein is love , not ours to God , but his to us most large : In sending down his onely Son our great debts to discharge . Lo ! this is he that came to us by water and by blood , And not by one of them alone , but both wayes to our good . Jo●. 17. 17. Acts 13. 39. Therefore he sanctified himself , to lead us into truth ; That he thereby might sanctifie us also , as he doth . By whom we may be justifi'd from sins both great and small , From which set free we could not be by Moses Laws at all . 1 Thes ▪ 1. 10. He sav'd us from the wrath to come , at that most dreadful day : And was so good to shed his blood to wash our sins away . 6. PART . Mat. 21. 9. Rev. 5. 9. Hosanna to King Davids sonne , Hosanna to the Christ , That in th' Almighties Name doth come , Hosanna in the high'st . For thou wast slain , and art alive , redeeming us to God , From every Nation , Kingdom , Tongue , by thy most precious blood . 1 ▪ Pet. 1. 18. 1 Thes. 1. 10. Rev. 1. 5. Corruptive things , as silver is , and gold redeem'd us not : But the dear blood of Christ our Lord , a Lamb without a spot . Even Jesus Christ , who saved us from storms of future wrath : Whose love to wash our sins away made his own blood the bath . 5. 13. To him that on the Throne sits down and Christ the Lamb , therefore , Be blessing , glory , and renown , and power for evermore . HYMN LXXIX . SANCTIFICATION . Eph. 5. 14. ch. 4. 17 , 18 , A Waken thou that sleep'st in sin , and stand up from the dead : And Christ shall let his light break in whereby thou shalt be led . Then walk not as some Gentiles walk , in vanity of minde : Estranged from the life of God ; because their hearts are blinde . 19 , 20 , 21. Who being past the sense of sin , let loose to all excesse Of ●●nton and unclean desires , and that with greediness . But ye have not so learned Christ , if ye by him were taught : And as the truth in Jesus is have learnt him as ye ought . 22. ch. 5. 11. The old man that ye do put off , which is corrupt and vile , In sinful lusts of former life , which did your souls beguile . And have no fellowship at all with works that shun the light : But rather such unfruitful works reprove in open sight . 2. PART . Eph. 4. 24 , 23. ch. 5. 8 , 11. Cast off the old man with his deeds , and put ye on the new , Made after God in righteousnesse , and holinesse most true . And be renew'd in heart and soul , and walk as sons of light : And prove what things the Lord allows as pleasing in his sight . 2 Tim. 2. 19 , 22 , 21. R●m . And as 't is meet , let every one that names the Name of Christ Depart from all iniquity , and by no lust be tic'd . The purging of our selves from these will evidently produce Vessels to honour sanctifi'd , meet for the Masters use . Rom. 6. 22. 1 Tim. 1. 17. And being thus from sin made free , Gods service to attend , The fruit to holinesse shall be Eternal life the end . Now to the true eternal King not seen with humane eye : Th' immortal onely wise true God be praise perpetually . HYMN LXXX . SALVATION SHINING . Tit. 2. 11 , 12 , GOds grace that brings salvation hath shone to every eye : Teaching us worldly lusts to shun , and all impiety . And that we should live soberly , and in a godly way : With rigteousnesse , and equity , while in this world we stay . 13 , 14. That blessed hope still looking for , and glorious drawing neer , When that great God our Saviour Christ Jesus shall appear . Who freely gave himself for us , for our dear sakes to die : That we might be redeemed thus from all iniquitie . — 1 T. 6. 17. Rev. 5. 13. To purifie to his own Name ( from whom this grace proceeds ) A people of peculiar claim and zealous of good deeds . Unto the King of kings therefore that on the throne doth sit : Be honour , glory , praise and power for ever , so be it . HYMN LXXXI . SCRIPTURES . Job . 5. 39. SEarch Scriptures , for ye hope thereby eternal life to have : And those are they that testifie of him that came to save . Rom. 15. 4. For what of old is registred , was for our learning penn'd , That we , by Scriptures comforted , might hope unto the end . 2 Pet. 1. 21. The prophecie came not of old by mans own private will ; But holy men of God foretold by heaven-inspired skill . Isa. 8. 20. Then to the Law and Testament , for they that speak not right , And as this word doth represent , in them there is no light . 2 Tim. 3. 16 , 17. For Scripture's sacred verities came all by inspiration ; Able to perfect , and make wise in all things , to salvation . HYMN LXXXII . The SECRET REVEAL'D . 1 ▪ Cor. 2. 7 , 8 , 14. GOds wisdome in a mystery we speak to perfect men : But not the wisdom of this world , nor what is known to them . For man while meerly natural receives not what we press , The things of God spiritual he counteth foolishnesse . — Prov. 24. 7. Mar. 4. 11. Too hard for him to know or learn ( for naturals too high ) And such as nothing can discern but a spiritual eye . But unto yo● ( dear Saints ) it is , touching the things of heaven , To know that kingdoms mysteries , to them it is not given . Jude 25. To God our Saviour only wise be all the praise therefore , Dominions , Thrones , and Dignities , Amen , for evermore . HYMN LXXXIII The SECRET UNREVEAL'D . Rom. 12. 3. Deut. 29. 29. BE wise unto sobriety , as God hath given faith , And dealt to each man diversly the measure that he hath . The secret things that are decreed belong to God alone : But to our selves and to our seed the things that are made known . 1 Tim. 6. 17. Now to the blessed Prince of might , the chief of Kings and Lords , Who onely dwells in endless light , which 〈◊〉 affords , Whom no man can behold and see , nor ever did see yet : To him all praise and glory be for ever ; so be it . HYMN LXXXIV . SOULS under the ALTAR . Give laud , &c. Rev. 6. 10. HOw long , O Lord , how long , thou holy one , and true , Ere thou avenge our wrong , and judge , with judgement due , Them that ha●e spilt Our blood on earth , and pour'd it forth , with haino●s guilt . Luke 18. 7 , 8. And shall not the most high avenge his own Elect , Which night and day do cry , and pray to that effect ? Though he bear long , I tell you , he will speedily avenge their wrong . Rom. 8. 36. Psal. 44. 23 , 24. But we are killed thus , all day for thy dear sake , As sheep they count of us which they for slaughter take . O God arise , Why dost thou , yet , our griefs forget , and our sad cries ? 2 Thes. 1. 6 , 7 , But with the Lord , ye know , the thing is just , and due , To render wrath and woe to them that trouble you . But you , that thus Afflicted are , shall surely share sweet peace with us . — 8. When Christ shall come abroad , in flaming fire from heaven : And they that know not God shall have their portion given Of vengeance meet : Because that they would not obey his Gospel sweet . HYMN LXXXV . Spiritual SHEPHERDS . Acts 20. 28. 1 Pet. 5. 4. TAke heed ye Shepherds to your charge , to feed , with wholesome food , The flo●k which God hath purchased with his own precious blood . And the chief Shepherd coming down from heaven at his great day Shall crown you with a glorious Crown that never fades away . Zach. 11. 17. But to the Idol shepherd wo , a sword will God assign To cleave his arme and his right eye that leaves the flock to pine . His Arm , to nothing withered , clean dried up shall be : And his right eye so darkened as not at all to see . HYMN LXXXVI . The STRAIT GATE . Mat. 7. 13 , 14. O enter at the narrow gate , ●or wide is that of sin : And broad the way that leads astray , and many go therein . Because the gate to life is strait , and all the way thereto : Is ( as I say ) a narrow way , and they that finde it few . Luke 13. 24 , 30. Strive then to hit the narrow gate , the right way to attain : For not a few ( I say to you ) shall strive , and strive in vain . And there are fi●st that prove the worst and last 〈…〉 fi●st pr●pare : For in 〈…〉 are many call'd , but few 〈…〉 are . HYMN LXXXVII . Suffering and Self-denial . Mat ▪ 10. 34 ▪ 21 , THink not , saith Christ , that I am come to send all peace on earth : But ( through malicious minds of some ) a sword must I send forth . The Father shall the son ●etray , the daughter her own mother : Brethren shall brethren seek to slay , set one against another . 26 , 30 , 28. Yet fear not men in these affairs , nor have them in such dread : For God hath numbred all the haires that grow upon your head . Who kill the body , fear not them , that then no more can do : But him that can to hell condemn both soul and body too . 2. PART . Mat. 10. 39 , 38. Luk. 14. 27 , 33. He that doth finde his life , shall be at losse of it thereby : And he that loseth it for me , shall finde it gainfully . And he that leaves not all to losse , to follow after me , Nor for my sake takes up his Crosse , my follower cannot be . Mark 10. 29 , 30. But whoso lays down all at stake , forsaking friends and lands , For me , and for my Gospel sake , to follow my commands . An hundred fold shall he regain , although with persecution And afterwards a life obtain that fears no dissolution . HYMN LXXXVIII . Temptations succoured . Heb. 4. 15. SUch an high Priest we have nor , now , as is not toucht at all With sense of such infirmities as on his Saints do fall . But suffered such temptations as we our selves fall in : And was in all points like to us , but yet excepting sin . c. 2. 18. 1 Cor. 10. 13. Isa. 40. 31. In suffering such temptations the tempted he can aid : And no temptation taketh you , but what on Saints is laid . But God is faithful verily , who will not suffer you To be assayl'd above the strength which ye shall still renew . But will , in all temptations , provide and order so , That ye may have a way to scape , and strength to undergo . HYMN LXXXIX . The TREE GOOD . Prov. 21. 27. Mat. 7. 16 , 18. THe sacrifice of wicked men is hateful to the Lord : And offred with a wicked minde is then much more abhor'd . For ●igs of thistles cannot grow , nor grapes of thornes be had : A bad tree cannot bear good fruit , no● yet a good tree bad . ch. 12. 35 , 33. From the good treasure of the heart good men bring forth good things : And from the evil treasury bad fruit the bad man brings . Now therefore let the tree be good the ●ruit will then be so , And make the tree an evil one the fruit the same will shew . 3. 10. And now 's the Axe laid to the root , and therefore every tree That brings not forth good wholsome fruit cut down , for fire , shall be . HYMN XC . TRINITY . 1 Joh. 1. 7. Joh. 6. 57. Luke 11. 13. THree witnesses there are above , and all these three are one : The father , Son , and sacred dove , one Deity alone . The living father sent the son , who by the Fathers lives : And unto them that ask of him the holy Ghost he gives . 1 Cor. 12. 4 , 5 , Diversities of gifts indeed there are that he bestows : But from one spirit all proceed , who doth them so dispose . And his administrations great difference afford : And divers operations , but one Almighty Lord . 6 , 2 Cor. 13. 14. All these in great variety from his good hand do fall : But one adored Deity that worketh all in all . The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ , and love of God , therefore , And comforts of the holy Ghost be with you ever more . HYMN XCI . The VINE-YARD . Isa. 5. 1 , 2 , 3 , A Vine-yard my beloved had , plac'd in a fruitful hill : He fenc'd it , and plackt out the stones , and planted it with skill . Choice Vines he set and built therein as wine-press and a Tower : Expecting it should bring sweet grapes , and lo , it brought forth sower . 5 , 6 , And now I 'le tell you what I 'le do to this my Vine-yard-soil : I will break down the hedge thereof , and leave it to the spoil . I 'le lay it waste , unprun'd , undig'd , for briars and tho●ns alone : I also will command the clouds to rain no rain thereon . 7. The Vine-yard of the Lord of Hoasts the house of Israel is : The men of Judah are the plant , that pleasant plant of his . And when he lookt for judgement done behold great cruelty . And when he lookt for righteousnesse , behold a doleful cry . HYMN XCII . Unity and love of BRETHREN . Col. 3. 12 , 13. PUt on , Belov'd , as Gods Elect , bowels of mercies kinde : Long-suffering , meeknesse , sweet respect , and humblenesse of minde . Forbearing one another long , forgiving one another : If any have received wrong done by his Christian brother . 14. Ph. 2. 2. Eph. 4. 3. As Christ forgave you so do ye your brethren that transgresse : And chiefly put on charitie , the bond of perfectnesse . Of one minde , and one judgement be , and let all discord cease : Keeping the Spirits unitie in sacred bonds of peace . 2. PART . 1 Pet. 1. 22. Heb. 12. 1. 1 Joh. 1. 16. See that ye love with fervency and with an heart most pure , And let this love so brotherly perpetually endure . For God ( we know ) is perfect love , and whoso dwells herein , He surely dwells in God above , and God most high in him . 3. 14. Rom. 13. 8. And hence our change is understood from death to life above , Because we love the brother-hood with true and perfect love . Owe nothing then to any man but one to love another : For he 's a perfect Christian that is a perfect lover . HYMN XCIII . VOCATION . 1 Cor. 12. 2. Tit. 3. 3. YE know that we were Gentiles once , and carried away To Idols , and dumb vanities , as we were led astray : And sometimes disobediently , and foolithly we swerv'd , By divers lusts and vain delights , which we our selves have serv'd . 1 Pet. 2. 9. But a peculiar people now , a chosen generation , A royal Priest-hood are we made , and call'd an holy Nation . That we should shew the praises forth of him that called us From darknesse great to greater light , that is most marvelous . 1. 16. As he therefore that called us is holy , so must they That are to his profession call'd , be holy every way . 2. PART . Eph. 2. 11 , 12 , 19 , Remember you were al●ens from Israels Common-wealth : And strangers from the Covenants which promise saving health . But now are yee that were far off made nigh by Christ his blood : And fellow Citizens with Saints , and of the house of God . 20 , 21 , 22. Built on the sure foundation laid down in holy writ : And Christ himself head corner-stone , who makes the building knit , In whom , together built , ye grow into an holy place , An habitation of the Lord by his sweet spirit of grace . Rom. 8. 16. Which spirit witnesseth with ours , and testimony beares , That we are made the sons of God , and if his sons , then heirs . 3. PART . Jam. 2. 5. 1 Cor. 1. 26 , Hearken , beloved brethren dear , your call ye plainly see , How God hath chose the poor on earth full rich in faith to be . Not many mighty men are call'd , not many wise and learn'd , Nor yet in many noble men this calling is discern'd . 27. Mat. 11. 26. But God hath chose weak foolish things , and such as men despise , To bring to naught , and to confound the noble , great , and wise . We thank thee , Father , Lord of all , that hast these things conceal'd From many wi●e and prudent men , and them to babes reveal'd , 1 Cor 1 ▪ 29 , 31. Even so , O father , since it was thy ●leasure and drecree : That , ●n thy sight , no flesh on earth might glory , but in thee . HYMN XCIV . Wisdoms EXHORTATION . Have mercy . Prov. 1. 20 , 21. LO , wisdome crieth out , she crieth in the streets , She uttereth her zealous breath where all the concourse meets . In opening of the gates of Cities populo●s , She calls , and cries , with words most wise , exhorting sinners thus . 22 , 23. How long , ye simple ones , will ye delight in folly ; And scorners in so vile a sin and fools hate knowledge wholly . Turn you at my reproof behold I will poure forth My Spirit to take hold on you , I 'le shew you words of worth . 2. PART . Have mercy ▪ &c. Prov. 4. 5 , 7 , 8. ch. 3. 15 , 17. Get wisdome , O my Son , with all the care thou canst : She is of all things principal , and most to be advanc'd . Of greater price then pearls , and all desired treasure : Her paths and wayes have all the praise of perfect peace , and pleasure . 18 , 14 , 16 , 18. A tree of ●ife to them upon her that lay hold : Her Merchandise of greater price then silver or then gold . Her right hand length of dayes , her left bears wealth and honour : And happy he ( where ere he be ) that lays fast hold upon her . HYMN XCV . The whole ARMO●R . Eph. 6. 10 , 13 , 14 , BE strong , my brethren , in the Lord , and in his powerful might : Put on your soul his armour whole , to make you stand in fight . Stand therefore , having girt your loyns with truth , which ye profess : And having done the brest-plate on of perfect righteousnesse . 15 , 16 , And with the preparation of the Gospel of our God , ( The Gospel of his peace and love , ) let both your feet be shod . And chiefly take the shield of faith , that so your valiant hearts May quench thereby , most powerfully , the wickeds fiery darts . 17 , 18. The helmet of salvation take , and that two-edged sword : ( The sword of his good spirit it is , ) to wit Gods holy Word . And alwayes in the spirit pray , with all requests and prayer : And watch thereto ( what ere ye do ) with constancy and care . HYMN XCVI . The WILL for the DEED . 2 Cor. 8. 12. Mat. 10. 42. IF there be first a willing heart , the Lord the same accepts : And what one hath takes in good part , and pardons our defects . Cold water onely , one small cup to a Disciple spar'd For that names sake , is sure summ'd up , and shall not miss reward . 20. Rom. 8. 26. Eph. 3. 20 , Nor will he quench the smoking stax , nor break the bruised reed : Till judgement have a sure dispatch with victory to speed . And though we know not how or what to pray for as we ought , His spirit helps our wants in that , beyond our speech or thought . 21. To him in all the Church therefore be glory yet agen , Through ages all for evermore , by Jesus Christ , Amen . HYMN XCVII . The WORD Preached . All people . &c. 1 Cor. 10. 4. Heb. 4. 12. THe weapons of our warfare here have nothing carnal plac'd therein : But mighty thorough God they are , to pull down all strong holds of sin . Gods word is such a powerful one , sharper then any two edged sword : It parts the marrow from the bone , and is an heart-discerning word . 1 Pet. 2. 2. Jam. 1. 20. Then , shunning guile , and malice lewd , destraction , and hypocrisie , As babes new born desire the food of Gods pure word to grow thereby . And let us set all sins apart , with meekness to receive and have Gods Word ingrafted in our heart , which is of power our souls to save . HYMN XCVIII . The WORKER of Grace . 2 Cor. 3. 5. Phil. 2. 12. WE have not the susficiency , and power of our own , To think so much as one good thought , as of our selves alone . But all our whole susficiency doth of the Lord proceed : Who works in us most graciously both the desire and deed . Jam. 1. 17. Rom. 9. 16. For every good and perfect gift proceeds from God above : With whom there is no varying , nor shadow of remove . It is not then of him that wills , nor him that runs the race , But all our good on us distils from God that sheweth grace . ●ude 24 , 25. To God therefore the only wise , our Saviour , strength , and stay , Be Thrones , Dominions , Dignities , for evermore , we pray . HYMN XCIX . The World and the Church . 1 Joh. 5. 19 , WE know we are of God most high , for we are born of him , And this whole world most generally , lies soaking in their sin . And , lo , the Son of God is come , and we the same have known : And he hath thus instructed us to know the faithful one . 20. Rev. 5. 13. And we are in him that is true , in ●esus Christ his Son : This is the true God ( known to you ) and endlesse life begun . Blessing , and power , and praise , therefore , to him be altogether , That sits upon the sacred Throne , and to the Lamb for ever . HYMN C. Worldly CARES forbidden . Mat. 6. 31 , 25 , 32. O Take no thought solicitons what you should eat or drink : And wherewithal you should be cloath'd be never toyl'd to think . Is not the life much more then meat , the body then the cloaths ? And that your need of these is great your heavenly father knows . 26 , 28 , 29. The sowles that neither sow nor reap , nor into barnes do gather , Consider how they are supply'd by your celestial father . Think how , in fields , the Lilies grow , that neither toyle nor spin : Yet made that glory no such shew that Solomon liv'd in . 3● , 25. And , su●e , if God so cloath the grass ( cut down when at the heighth ) Shall he no● then much more cloath you , O ye of little faith ? Take ye therefore no thoughtful care for present life , I say , What ye should eat , or drink , or wear , for bodily aray . 32. 1 Pet. 5. 7. Jude 25. For after all these things abroad the greater do pursue : But cast ye all your care on God , for he takes care for you . God onely wise our Saviour have all the glory ( then ) Dominion , Majesty , and Power , for evermore , Amen . FINIS .