The Principles of the true Christian religion: briefly selected, out of many good Books.  
First read: and then judge.  Ioh, 17, 2, 3, & 3, 16. The Godly joy of a true Christian is: to know the only God, in Christ. So shall he obtain the eternal joyful life. 1. Tim, 4, 8. Godliness is good unto all things: As a thing which hath promises, in the life that is now: And in the life to come. 
1590.   

❧ To the Christian Reader.  
EVery Christian ought to have great care, to ground himself in the principles of christian religion,  

a 2. Tim, 3. 16. 17. Acts, 17. 11. & 19 28. Ioh, 5. 39, Reue, 3. 15. 16. jam, 1. 6. 7. 1. Pet, 3. 15. 16.  Upon the sure rock of the holy Scriptures: that he be not carried away with every wind to a new religion (nor unto heretical opinions) nor wavering in his faith.  

b Mar, 16. 16. Ioh, 3. 18. 36. & 12. 48.  For except a man believe the Catholic faith undoubtedly, with an assured belief: he cannot be saved.  

c Act, 17. 11.  The consideration hereof may stir up every Christian, to search the holy Scriptures: to learn to know Christ: and how to attain unto salvation.  
(These things caused me, to select and write this little book, for mine own instruction.)  
Read diligently (this little book) ●●d (I doubt not) you will acknowledge to have received profit, worth your pains. Thus wishing the increase of the knowledge of God, to all people: I commend you to his gracious protection.  
Thine in the Lord. Swithunc Butterfeild. April. 1590.   

The Principles of Christian Religion.  
EVery Christian which desireth to attain eternal life in heaven; must know how condemnation 
Rom, 5. 18. 19  and sin came on all men, by the offence of our first father Adam (from whom we are all descended) And therefore he, and his posterity accursed.  
And how that condemnation and curse 
Ioh, 17. 2. 3. Rom, 5. 18. 19  is put from us: (and the joyful eternal life attained) Only, by the mercy of God: through faith in jesus Christ our saviour. 
Mar, 16. 16. Mat, 16. 26. 27. Ephe, 1. 4. 1. Pet, 1. 15. 9 Ioh, 3. 18.   
Therefore every Christian must know, what he must believe; and how to serve God: Thereby to obtain forgiveness of all his sins in this life: that he may attain unto eternal life in heaven.  
The faith in jesus Christ, which we 
Ioh, 17. 2. 3. Mat, 22. 37. to 40. Gal, 5. 14.  must believe; and the true serving of God, according to his holy will: Is briefly comprised in the Creed: The ten commandments of almighty God: the Lo 〈…〉 s prayer: and the right use of the holy Sacraments. so Religion consists in faith, and obedience.  
The Creed, teacheth what we must believe.  
The ten commandments, showeth us our duty towards God: and our duty towards our neighbour.  
The lords prayer, teacheth us how we must pra●; and for what, we must pray.  
The holy Sacraments are ordained to be holy signs, and assured tokens to us; of the mercy of God, and forgiveness of sins: For the merit's death and passion, of Christ jesus our saviour.  
These four parts containeth faith (which is the believing of the Gospel.) The Law, Prayer, and Sacraments. (Or more shorter, The Law: and the Gospel.)  
Those articles of faith which we must believe: are these that follow. Commonly called the Apostles Creed.  

The Creed.  
I Believe in God, the father almighty maker of heaven and earth.  
All my hope, trust, and belief, for all things 
I believe in God.  I shall need (either heavenly or earthly) is in the same (A) only very God, that made the heavens and the earth.  
(B) The father of our Lord jesus Christ (C) and my father for Christ his sake. (For he hath chosen all the faithful in Christ, to be his children: And loveth them.)  
Who is so (D) almighty: that he made 
Almighty: maker of heaven and earth.  the heavens and the earth, and all things therein: with his word. And doth still so preserve rule and govern them: that nothing happeneth in this world, but by his determination, will, and foreknowledge.  
It is God only, that giveth fair weather and foul weather: plenty and all things else; as pleaseth him. There is not any thing that happeneth to me in blessings or punishments, but by the appointment and foreknowledge of almighty God. Whereby I know that the devil is not able to do any hurt to me, until God suffer him for my punishment: and that only so far as he giveth the devil leave. The wicked spirits, the wicked people, and the wild beasts▪ are the messengers of God; to execute his judgements and punishments.  
(C) This almighty God is so wonderful, mighty and incomprehensible: that my mind (nor any man whatsoever) is not able to conceive what he is. But Christ hath taught us: that this our good God and father, is a spirit.  

a Of God.  Gen 1. Ioh, 1, & 17, 3. 1, Tim, 2, 5. 1. Cor, 8, 6. Eph, 4, 5, 6. Deu, 6, 4. Ier, 10, 10, 11 1, Tim, 1, 17. Ier, 23, 24. Ioh, 4, 24.  

b The father of Christ jesus  Math, 1, 18, 20, & 3, 17. Luk, 1, 32, 35. Ioh, 1, 14. Rom, 15, 6.  

c And my father.  Rom, 8, 15, Gen, 1, 27, & 2, 7▪ Ioh, 1, 12. Gal, 4, 6. Eph, 1, 5, 6. Ioh, 20, 17, 1, Ioh, 3, 1. Rom, 5, 8.  
(D) Ephe, 1. Levi, 26. Psal, 89. 10. & 91 
His almighty providence: so that nothing happeneth, but by his appointment.  Heb, 1. 3. Math, 6. 31. etc. Luke, 21. 15. 1. Pet, 5. 18. Pro, 8. 15. Esay, 3. 2. 1. Cor, 2. 7. Ro, 9 20. Deu, 11. 14. 15. 25. & 32. 39 Ma. 10. 29. 30. 31. Psal, 34. 7. Math, 18, 10. Gen, 19 22. 2. Sam, 24. 1. Kings, 22. 22. Math, 8. 31. job, 1. 7. 8. 12. Psal. 104. 14. Acts, 17. 25. etc., job, 37. 5, & 38. 27. Exo. 21. 13. 2. Sam, 17. Gen, 45. 7. 8. Exod, 3. 21. & 4. & 23. 20. judge, 6. & 7. 1 King 17 & 20. & 22. 2. Kings, 6. & 7. Psal, 34. 37. & 127. 1. Cro, 29. 11. 12. Dan, 6. 22. Act. 12 Eze, 14 9 Amos, 3. 6. Psal, 76. 2. Esay, 3. & 47. 5. Zach, 8. 10. Esay, 44. 24. 25. & 45. 6. 7. Levi, 19 31. Deut, 18. 10. 11. 12. jer. 10. 2. 23. Pro, 16. Eccle, 11. 4. Deut, 32. 39 Pro, 20. 24. Act, 17. 26. 27. 28. Exod, 21. 13. Deut, 19 5. josua, 11. 20. jonas. 1. 4. 1. King, 12. 15. jud, 9 23. 24. 1. Sam. 16. 14. 1. King, 22. 21. 22. 2. Kin, 17, 26. & 24. 3 2. Cor 4. 4. 1 Sam, 2. 25. 2. King, 7. Ier, 43 11. 2. Thes. 2. 9 10. 11. job, 1. 10. 12. Ro. 8 27. Esay, 57 1. & 54. 16. Pro. 16. 3. 7. jere. 42. 11. 12.  
(●) Jere, 23. 24. Acts, 7. 48. 50. joh. 4. 24. 
What God i● 2    

ANd in jesus Christ his only son our Lord.  
And I believe in jesus Christ; that he 
And in jesus Christ.  is that (A) saviour which God promised, from the beginning of the world: and is also (B) my saviour. And I believe, that God will be merciful unto me; and (c) forgive me my sins for his sake.  
Christ jesus hath reconciled all the faithful unto God; by the sacrifice of his death. And is the ransom for our redemption (for it pleased almighty God, to have his justice so satisfied).  
Christ hath (D) wrought and done for me, all that is needful for my salvation: if I believe in him, and trust in his death and merits. Whatsoever Christ hath wrought for man's salvation, pertaineth also unto unto me; and I shall be partaker thereof.  
We must not (E) any where else seek salvation but only in Christ. That as by the offence of our father Adam (who was the first man in this world) condemnation came on all men: and therefore he, and his posterity; from whence we are all descended, accursed: So there is no means to bring us from this curse and eternal damnation, but only by jesus Christ our Lord: for by him God promised salvation, from the beginning of the world.  
Whereby the holy fathers before Christ's 
1. Cor. 10, 1, to 5. john, 8, 56.  coming (in the flesh) were saved by believing, that the saviour Christ should come to redeem them; and obtain of God forgiveness of their sins: & we are saved by believing Christ is come: and hath wrought all that is needful for our salvation.  
So by (F) our true faith, Christ his righteousness 
Faith.  is made ours: by believing, that the once offering of his body and blood is a full satisfaction for our sins to God the father. And that by his obedience and fulfilling of the law of God: we shall be made righteous & just before God. For as by the disobedience of our first father Adam, we are all made sinners: So 
See more at large for faith: after in the 10. article and at the end of the Creed.  by the obedience of Christ jesus, all the faithful are made righteous. All those are made righteous by Christ, which do believe and trust in his death & merits: & do repent and amend their wicked lives.  

a Christ promised from the beginning, & is that saviour promised.  Gen, 3. 15. & 22. 18. Gal, 3. 16. Goe 26. 4. & 28. 14. Deut, 18. 18. 19 Esay, 7. 14. 15. 16. & 9 6. 7. & 11. & 42. & 53. jer. 23. 3 to 9 & 33. 14. to 19 Mic, 3. & 5. 2, 5 Zach, 9 9 to 16. & 11. 12. 13. 16. & 12 10. Mala, 3. 1. 2. Math, 1. 21. 1. Pet, 1. 19 20. john, 1.  

b Christ is my saviour.  Math, 1. 21. john, 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 19 1. Cor, 1. 30. Eph, 1. 5. 7. & 2. 16. Col, 1. Act. 5. 31. Rom, 5. 10. & 8. 2. Tim, 1. 9 10. 1. 10. 2, 2, Ioh, 20. 31. & 3. 36.  

c God will for give me my sins, for Christ his sake  Esay, 53. Ioh, 20. 31. Acts, 4. 12. & 5. 31. & 13. 38. 39 Rom, 3. 24. 25. 26. & 4. 25 & 5. 1. Cor, 1. 30. 2. Cor. 5. 18. 19 21. Gal. 3. 13. 14. & 4. 4. 5. 6. 7. Eph, 2. Col, 1. 13, etc. 1. Thes. 5. 9 10. 1. Tim, 2. 5. 6. 2. Tim. 1. 9 10. Tit, 2. 11, etc. & 3. 4. to 8. Hebr. 9 & 10. 1. Pet. 1. 18. 19 & 2. 24. Revel, 5. 10. Phil, 3. 20. 21. 1. Ioh, 2. 2. & 1. 2. Rom, 8. 1. 26. 27.  

d Christ hat done all that is needful fo● my salvation.  joh. 19 30. Luke, 22. 37. Ioh, 20. 31. & 14. 11. to 16. 1. joh. 3. 22. 23. 24.  
(E) Acts, 4. 12 & 5. 31. & 13, 38, 39 Col. 
There is no salvation, but only by Christ.  1. 14. 1. Thes. 5, 9, 10. Hebr, 9 Gal, 3. 4. joh. 3 18. 2. Thes, 1, 8, 9, Ioh, 14, 6.  

f By faith christ his righteousness, is ours.  Hebr, 3, 14▪ & 7. & 9, & 10. Gal, 3. 14 16. 1, Cor, 1, 30. Rom, 5, 19, 21. Acts, 3, 17. 2, Tim, 2, 19  
Christ jesus is the only son of God: because his manhood was begotten of the 
His only son.  holy Virgin Saint Mary, by the holy spirit of God: by that only power; (without any act of man).  
Albeit we are the children of God, by grace, and adoption by Christ; and that God created us: yet he begat none (in that order) with his holy spirit but only Christ jesus our Saviour: 
A Christ is the natural, and only son of God.  Therefore he is the only natural son of God. (A) Io, 1. Mat, 1, & 3, 17. Lu., 2. 1. Rom, 1, 3, 4.  
Christ jesus is our Lord. For God is well 
Our Lord.  pleased in him (A) & hath given over to him all power in heaven and earth: that he should give eternal life, to all those that believe in him.  
The (B) fullness of the godhead and almighty power, dwelleth and a abideth in Christ bodily (as my soul dwelleth in my body). And he hath redeemed us: & doth rule and govern the whole world.  
(C) And by his almighty power and working of the holy Ghost he maketh all the faithful to be his members, and to be one with God, as God, is in him, and he in God. And so the faithful have Christ dwelling in them, and are his members; and own to him honour and reverence, as they honour the father: therefore he is our Lord.  

a God hath given all power to Christ.  Math, 28, 18, Ioh, 17, Ioh, 1, Ma, 17▪ 5 & 3, 17, Ioh, 3, 35, & 13, 3, & 17, 2.  

b The fullness of the almighty power and godhead is in Christ: and he is our lord, and ruleth allthings  Io, 1, Co, 1, 15, Io, 3, 13, 35, Ma, 28, 18▪ Io 13, 3, 1, Ro, 15, 24, 25, Ac, 10, 36 Ro▪ 14 9  

c The faithful have Christ dwelling in them, and are his members: and he is their head.  Ioh, 17, 21, 22, 23, 1, Cor, 12, 27, & 6, 15, 17, 19 Eph, 5, 23, 30, & 1, 22, Rom, 12, 5, & 8, 9, 10.   

WHich was conceived by the holy ghost, borne of the Virgin Mary.  
This jesus my saviour, in whom I believe: 
Which was conceived by the holy ghost  was conceived in the womb of the holy Virgin Saint Mary (A) by the only power of the holy ghost. (And was borne and form of her substance).  
Although the holy Virgin was betrothed to joseph to take him for her husband, and therefore acknowledged him as her husband: Nevertheless joseph knew not her body (at any time before this jesus our saviour was borne). Christ jesus, conceived of the holy Virgin without sin, by the power and virtue of the holy ghost.  
This jesus our saviour (B) is the seed of the woman, and of Abraham: In whom all the nations of the earth shallbe blessed.  
And he was borne very man: of the holy Virgin form and framed of her substance. Being borne first a young babe, and after grew unto man's state as we do: and lived here on the earth until the thirty three year of his age. He hungered and thirsted▪ slept, and was weary of travel: Thereby showing that he was perfect man. And also by his wonderful miracles, showed himself to be perfect God.  
(C) Christ as concerning his divine nature is very God: he descended marvelously 
john, 1. 14.  from heaven, and yet his divine nature left not heaven. His divine power and majesty filled the whole world as God. And where it is said the word was made flesh: that is to be understood, That Christ united and joined the manhood to the godhead: So as the Godhead had his several property, and was not infused or turned into flesh, nor mingled with the body: but had his seat in the manhood; As my soul hath in my body. For my soul is not my body; nor my body is not my soul: But either of them have their several properties remaining. So is Christ: one God in substance with the father and the holy ghost: And perfect man also: as I am in all things (sin excepted). It was his will to be marvelously conceived in the virgin's womb▪ and to dwell in her womb for a time, and of her to be borne: and to be conversant here on earth until the thirty three year. And so was the son of God, as begotten of the father almighty: and the son of man, and seed of Abraham, by being borne and nourished in the womb of the holy Virgin saint Marie.  

a Christ jesus was conceived by the holy Ghost.  Math, 1, 18. Luke, 1, 35. joh. 1, 14.  

b Christ is the seed of the woman and of Abraham in whom we are blessed: And is▪ very man.  Gen, 3, 15, & 22, 18. Esay, 7, 14. Ma. 1, 18. Luke, 1, 31, & 2, 7. Acts, 3, 25. Gal, 3, 8, & 4, 4. 5. Gen, 12, 3, & 18, 18. Ioh, 4, 6. Mat, 4, 2. Luke, 2, 40, & 19, 41.  

c Christ is very God, and very man: united together.  Ioh, 1. 10, 8, 42, & 17, 5, 21, & 10. 30 Rom, 1, 4, & 9, 5. Heb, 1, 3, 5, 8. Col, 1, 13, & 2, 9, Math, 3. 17. Ephe. 4, 9, 10. Math, 28▪ 20.   

HE suffered under Pontius Pilate was crucified, dead and buried.  
(A) Christ suffered under Pontius Pilate: 
He suffered under Pontius Pilate.  when he was governor over the jews in jury.  
Christ then suffered his manhood to be most wickedly betrayed, by judas his own disciple: and to be most falsely and maliciously accused by the jews, condemned and scourged; with other vile abuses: And finally suffered his manhood (or man's nature) To be put to death on the cross, as a malefactor. Because it was so appointed by God from the beginning of the world: that the same manhood, (or man's nature) should be put to death and suffer those injuries; for a sacrifice and redemption: for the sins of all the world.  
Christ was crucified: he, in all his life 
Was crucified  time here on the earth, suffered pain and grief for our sins.  
Christ yielded himself (in our place and steed) to satisfy God (his father) for our sins: and by his death and extreme torments, he appeased the wrath of God towards us; and reconciled us to God: and so by his death, hath delivered us from the tyranny of the devil, and from eternal death: if we believe in him.  
God was displeased with us for the offence of our first father Adam, and in his justice he would not leave that sin unpunished; even to Adam's whole posterity. For that we were not able to satisfy his wrath; therefore Christ jesus came pure and innocent, and obeyed God his father in all things, and fulfilled the law: and suffered his manhood to be put to a vile death on the cross, that his obedience and death might be a ransom for our sins, to God his father. And that the sins of all that truly believe and trust in him: might be laid upon him and forgiven them. And so by faith in Christ jesus (and trust in God's mercy, for his sake) we are absolved, & obtain remission of our sins: and be reconciled to God.   

ANd buried.  
(A) Christ his manhood being dead: was 
And buried  buried after the common manner of men. And his body lay in the grave till his resurrection.  
The stone over the grave where Christ was buried (until his resurrection) was kept with soldiers: whereby appeareth evident the very death of his manhood, and the separation of his soul from his body. And so by his death the mystery of our redemption was accomplished: the wrath and anger of God appeased: and peace made between God and us. Our redemption dependeth wholly of the death of the manhood of Christ: for the ransom for our sins, is his death and passion.  
(A) Mat, 27, 24, etc., Luk. 23, john 19 
Christ suffered his manhood to be put to death: for to be a sacrifice & atonement, for the sins of all the elect and faithful.  Acts 2, 23, & 4. 27, 28. Luk. 24, 26. 2. Cor. 15, 18, etc. Ephe. 2, 16. Col. 1, 20. Esay. 53, Gal. 3, 13, 14, & 4. 4, 5. Deu. 21, 23. Gal. 1 4. Eph. 1, & 2. 11. etc. Col. 1, & 2. 1. Pe. 2. 24. & 3, 18. & 4, 1. Ro. 5, 8, etc. Heb. 2, 14, 15 & 7, 24, etc. & 9, 11, etc. & 10. 12, etc. Ro. 8, 1, 2, 33, 34. 1. joh. 1, 7. Apo. 1, 5. 1. Tim. 2, 5. 2. Tim. 1, 9, 10. 1. john. 2, 1, 2, & 4. 10, joh. 3, 16. & 6, 51. Rom. 1, 16. 17, & 3, 24 25. Act. 4, 10▪ 12, & 5, 31, & 10, 43. 1. Cor. 15, 3. Mar. 10. 45.  

b Christ his manhood being dead, was buried.  Mat. 27. 5 7, etc. Mar. 15, 43. etc. Lu. 23, 52, 53. joh. 19, 40, 41. Mat. 12, 40▪ Act. 13, 29. 1. Cor. 15, 4. Lu. 22, 37. joh. 20, 31.   

HE descended into hell.  
(A) Christ suffered for me (& all mankind) 
He descended into hell.  in his soul and manhood, The pains and torments of hell: (which is due unto the wicked) thereby to redeem me (and all those that believe in him) from hell, and from the eternal death. Also he suffered the punishment due to our bodies and souls: both by death of his manhood, and by the torments and anguish of his soul.  
(B) Christ by his death hath vanquished and overcome the devil, sin & death. And by the virtue of his death, he struck a great terror into the devils & wicked: whereby they knew that christ (in his manhood) hath vanquished & overcome them.  

a Christ his sufferings and torments.  Esa. 53, 6, 10, Mat. 26, 38. & 27, 46, 50 Luk. 22, 42, 44. joh. 12. 27. Luk. 23, 43, 46. Mat. 12, 40. Lu.▪ 11. 29, 30, Act. 2, 31. Ps. 19, 10.  
(●) Hebr, 2. 14. 15. Col, 2. 15. 1. Cor, 15. 24, 25. 1. Pet, 3. 18, 19 20. 2. Tim, 1. 9 10.   

THe third day he rose again from the dead.  
(A) Christ the third day after his death 
The third day he rose again.  rose again, by his divine power, and united his Godhead and soul and body together: and in his manhood took life again.  
Our saviour Christ by the space of forty days (after his resurrection) often showed himself alive, in his manhood united to his godhead (by many infallible tokens) and was conversant with his disciples, and was seen of more than five hundred brethren at once. The same body which suffered, and was put to death: did rise again, and was glorified (all infirmities being done away) having the godhead united to the same (his man's) body which rose again.  
(B) By this his rising again, Christ showeth himself to be the son of God: and the promised saviour. And also showeth (manifestly) that he hath conquered and overcome, the devil, sin, and death: and is now the author of our life: For our righteousness is restored, by his resurrection.  
(C) And his rising again, is a sure pledge to me: that my body (after this life) shall in like manner rise again. This his rising again is a most great comfort to all faithful: and the victory of our faith.  
(D) As he is risen from death: so he causeth me, as a member of him, to rise from sin: and delight in righteousness. Christ hath given me of his holy spirit, which subdueth sin in me: and so mortifieth my flesh, that I hate sin and sathan: And thereby I feel sanctification, and new life to be begun in me, which certifieth my conscience, I am in Christ: and so of God. This benefit I receive by Christ's rising again, who is now the author of my salvation. So he died for our sins: and rose again for our righteousness, to purchase us life, with God his father. And hath sent his holy spirit to be our comfort, and to govern, lead and direct us, in our doings.  
(●) Whosoever doth not taste of mortification and newness of life: hath no part in the redemption of Christ. For he giveth strength to the faithful to subdue sin in some measure; and to walk in a new life, and righteousness here on earth.  
(F) Christ rose from dead, To make us partakers of his righteousness, sanctification, and glorification: which he purchased for us by his merit.  

a The body of Christ, which suffered: rose again.  Matt. 28, john 20, and 21. Luk. 24 13, etc. Acts 1▪ 3, 8, 9, 10. and 2, 24, 31. and 10, 40. and 13, 29, 30, 31, 35. 1. Cor. 15. 3, to 9 Matth, 20. 18. Mark. 9, 31. and 10. 34. Luke 9, 22. 1. Peter 3, 21. 2. Cor. 13, 4.  

b He showed his power, etc. & that he hath conquered the devil, sin and death.  Rom. 1, 4. Acts 1, 3, Rom. 8, 1, 34▪ 1. Cor. 15, 26, 54, 57, Ephe. 1. 19 etc. Colos. 1. 18, and 2. 15. Heb. 2. 14, 15.  

c I shall rise again in like manner.  1. Cor. 15. 13. 16, 20, 26. 1, Thes. 4, 14, etc. Rom. 6, 23.  

d Christ causeth me to rise from sin, & delight in righteousness.  Colos. 3, 1, 2, 5. Galat. 2, 20. Colo▪ 1. 12, to 25. Rom. 6 and 7. 22, 25, and 8, 1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 26. 1. john 4, 13▪ john 3, 36, and 14, 16, 17, 18. and 16▪ 7▪ 13.  

e He that hath not newness of life, hath not the spirit of Christ  Rom. 6, 6, 12. 14, 16. and 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14. Col. 3, 1, 2, 5. 1. Peter 2, 24.  

f Christ rose from death to make us partakers of his righteousness. 6 He ascended into heaven.  1. Cor. 1, 30, Rom. 4, 25. john 3, 16, Mat. 28. 18, 20. Rom, 5. 19 21, Gal. 3. 13. 14▪ john 17, 21, 22, 23. Acts 17, 28. 1. Cor. 12, 27.   

HE ascended into heaven.  
jesus Christ our Saviour, after his Resurrection, was here on the earth with his corporal presence forty days. And after that (A) he ascended into heaven bodily and visibly: the people looking, and seeing him when he ascended.  
Christ his man's body (which he took in the womb of the blessed virgin saint Marie) before his ascension, was not in heaven: The same body he glorified, & took up into heaven, there to remain until he come again at the end of the world, to judge the quick & the dead.  
(B) Therefore we must seek jesus christ in heaven; not in earth: spiritually, not carnally: by faith, not by our senses. It is by the virtue of his holy spirit, that he doth communicate & partake himself unto (Spiritual things, are not seen but with the eyes of the spirit: For what is nearer to a man, than his own soul; yet not any man ever at any time saw his soul, or the soul of any other man).  
(C) Christ his divine presence is in the earth with us: and is every where. His divinity and Godhead, filleth both heaven and earth: and dwelleth and abideth in the faithful. The body of Christ is in heaven, and hath left the world, until he come to the resurrection and judgement of all mankind: Nevertheless his holy spirit virtue and power, filleth heaven and earth: and ruleth and governeth us.  
(D) Moreover by this his entry into heaven, he hath made easy unto us the way: and doth assure us, that the gate is already open unto us, and that our sins be forgiven us: the which way before was shut up against us▪ because of our sins. But now our saviour jesus is entered into the heavens with his man's body (of the nature of our flesh) which is a gage and pledge, that he will conduct us thither.  
(E) We have these benefits by Christ his ascension. He is in heaven our advocate and intercessor, to God his father for us. And by him, we shall also ascend into heaven: and be glorified.  
(F) And last, the holy ghost is sent to us: by whom Christ gathereth, comforteth and defendeth his church, to the worlds end. The holy ghost was also given to the godly which were under the law before Christ's ascension and coming in the flesh: but that was in respect of his coming in the flesh, & his ascension and glorification, which was then to come. After Christ his glorification: the holy ghost was given more abundantly.  

a Christ ascended visibly into heaven: there his body to remain till he come again to judgement.  Luke, 24. 51. Mar, 16, 19 Acts, 1. 9 10. 11. & 3. 21. Ioh, 20, 17. & 12, 8. & 16 28.  

b We must seek Christ in heaven with our spirit and faith.  Acts, 1. 11. & 3, 21. Col, 3. 1. Ioh, 4. 23, 24. Math, 15. 9 Acts, 7. 55. Hebr, 4. 14. 15. 16. Ephe, 3. 18. Phil, 3. 20. 21.  

c Albeit Christ his body is in heaven: yet his godhead, virtue holy spirit, and divine presence: filleth heaven and earth, and is every where.  Math, 28. 20. Col, 1. 15. 19 & 2. 9 Jere, 23. 24 Math, 18. 20. Acts, 7. 49. & 17 28. Ephe, 1. 23.  

d Christ his entry into hea●en, is a sure pledge, that we shall be there with him▪ for where he is there shall we be.  john, 14. 2. 17. 24. Phil, 3. 21. Heb. 4 ●. 14. & 9 24. 1. Cor, 15. 57 Titus, 9 2. 14. 2. Cor. 5, 1. Ephes. 2, 18, 19, Hebr. 10. 19, 20▪ 1, Thes. 4. 14. etc.  

e Christ is our advocate and intercessor to God his father for us.  Rom. 8. 34. Hebr. 7, 25. and 9, 12, 15, 24. john 17. 1. john. 2, 1, 2.  

f Christ giveth to us his holy spirit to comfort, defend & keep us.  john 14. 14, to 27. and 16, 17, 3, Acts 17. 28. john. 17. and 7, 39 Acts 2. 2 4, 17. 18. Rom. 5. 5. 1. Cor. 12. Ephes. 1. 13 14, and 4, 30, Heb, 3, 14. and 10, 14, to 19, Rom, 8. 9 11. 16.   

ANd sitteth at the right hand of God the father Almighty.  
(A) Christ jesus ascended into heaven: and there sitteth at the right hand of God 
And sitteth: & ●.  his father: That is, hath all power given him, in heaven and earth, over all things. He is our Lord, and ruleth all things.  
This is the meaning of the right hand: That is, hath equal power to rule. God is a Spirit, and hath no hands as we have: But Christ our Saviour hath the shape of man; in whom the fullness of the God head dwelleth bodily. And all power is given him in heaven and earth over all things.  

a Christ hath all power, and is Lord over all.  Mat. 28. 18. & 17. 5. john 3. 35. and, 5 22, 23. & 13. 3. Col. 1. 15. 18. 19 & 2. 9 & 3, 1, 2, Fphes. 1, 20. etc. 1, Pet, 3. 22. Phil. 2 9, 10. Mark 16, 19 Acts 7. 55. and 10, 36. Rom. 8. 34. and 14, 19, Hebr. 1, 13, 6. and 8, 1, and 10, 12, and 12, 2. Psal. 110. 1. and 2. 9 1. Cor. 1, 24. john 4. 24.   

FRom thence shall he come to judge the quick and the dead,  
(A) Christ jesus in the end of the world, 
From thence &c:  shall come visibly and corporally, in the same body that he departed hence: with great glory, and multitude of Angels; to judge the quick and the dead.  
Christ by his Power shall raise to life again all the bodies of all mankind, to do and execute the last judgement on them, at the general resurrection: for he is ordained of God to be the judge of the quick and the dead.  
Then shall the faithful which believed in him, be gathered into the heaven & receive everlasting joy & glory. And then the reprobate and unbelievers shall depart● into hell with the devil: there to remain in everlasting pain and torments.  
(B) This is a singular comfort to all the faithful, to know assuredly, that none shall be their judge, but he that is their saviour.  

a Christ jesus only shallbe our judge, and receive the elect to glory: and the reprobate, shall to hell and be in everlasting torments.  Act, 1. 11. Math, 16. 27. & 24. 31. & 25. 31. etc. & 19 28. john, 5. 22. 23. 27. & 12. 48. Luke, 21. 25. 26. 27. Act, 10. 42. & 17 31. Rom. 2. 16. & 14. 10 2. Pet. 3. 10. to 14. 2. Cor. 5. 10. Hebr. 9 28. Phil, 3. 20. 2. Tim. 4. 1. 8. 'tis 9 2. 13. 1. Cor. 15. 51. 2. Thes. 1. 6. to 11. 1. Thes. 4. 16. 17. Apo. 20. 12. Math. 8. 12 & 22. 13. jude. 14. 15.  

b It is a singular comfort that Christ shallbe our judge.  Hebr. 9 28. Rom, 8. 1. Col. 3. 4. Ioh, 3. 36. 2. Tim. 4. 8. john. 12. 48.   

I Believe in the holy ghost.  
(a) I believe in the holy ghost. I believe and am fully persuaded, that the holy 
I believe in the holy ghost  spirit of God, which proceedeth from Christ: dwelleth in me, and all the elect people of God: and sanctifieth and preserveth us, to everlasting life; and defendeth us here from the power of the devil, and our wicked enemies.  
So by the government and defence of the holy ghost, nothing shall happen to me, but as my saviour Christ jesus, appointeth (and suffereth).  
For our plainer understanding of the power of the holy ghost: behold the sun in the firmament (being one thing in substance) how all things in the world have of the light and heat thereof. Wonderful much more (and more than any tongue can express) doth the power and virtue of the holy spirit of God, spread over the whole world, to govern and rule the same. Whatsoever benefits we receive from Christ: the same is given unto every of us, by the working of the holy ghost.  
(The wicked have some gifts of the holy ghost: as judas and others, have had the gifts of knowledge. But they had not the gift of sanctification, regeneration, faith and conversion).  
The holy ghost, filleth heaven and earth, and is in every place: and yet worketh salvation, but to the faithful only. So the gifts of the holy Ghost, to salvation; are proper only to the faithful and elect.  
(B) So I believe in God the Father; God the Son; & God the holy Ghost: 
Of the Trinity.  and yet not three Gods, but one God. In these three persons it pleased God to open himself to our faith, in their several working. For unto the divine 
The Father.  essence (or substance) which we call God the Father (who is a spirit) is attributed the creation of all things. And yet the Almighty power and godhead of the Son, and the holy Ghost, was then also at the beginning before all worlds, and all one in substance: all three being the whole incomprehensible divine substance: and yet the same substance is not divided.  
Unto the Son (Christ jesus) is attributed 
The Son.  our redemption. The almighty power and godhead uniting or taking to it the manhood, which was borne of the holy virgin Saint Marie: and in the same manhood, the fullness of the godhead (and almighty power) dwelleth and abideth bodily. The same two natures United together, we call Christ: who is God and man.  
(c) The virtue and almighty power 
The holy ghost.  which proceedeth from Christ, working his good pleasure: the same is God the holy Ghost.  
(As the spirit of man which is in man is of the substance of man: So the spirit of God, which is in God; is of the essence and substance of God: and with God before the creation of the worlds).  
So we be compelled by the christian verity to acknowledge every person by himself to be God & Lord. And yet not three Gods, nor three Lords. For in this Trinity none is before, nor after other: none is greater, nor lesser than another: but the whole three persons be coeternal together & coequal. The unity in Trinity, and the Trinity, in unity; is to be worshipped. He therefore that willbe saved must thus think of the Trinity. And believe and confess, that our Lord jesus Christ the son of God, is God and man. God of the substance of the Father begotten before the worlds: and man of the substance of his mother borne in the world. Perfect God, and perfect man. Equal to the father, as touching his godhead: and inferior to the father as touching his manhood. Who although he be God and man: yet is he not two, but one Christ. For as the reasonable soul and flesh is one man: So God and man is one Christ.  

a The holy ghost worketh in us, all the benefits we receive from Christ. And preserveth us.  Math. 10. 20. Luke, 12. 12. & 1. 35. & 11. 13. john. 6. 63. & 7. 39 & 14. 16. 17. 26. & 15. 26. 27. & 16. 7. 13. & 20. 22.  
1. Cor. 2, 10. 12. & 6. 11, 10. & 12▪ 3 to 14 & 3. 16. Luke; 24. 49. Act, 1. 4. 5. & 2. 17. & 5. 32 & 9 31. Rom. 5. 5. & 8. 9 14. 15. 16. & 15, 16. Gal, 4. 6. 2. Thes, 2. 13. Ephe, 1. 13 & 2, 18. & 4. 30. Tit. 3. 5. 6. Ioh, 3. 5. 6. Mat 3. 11. 1. Pet, 1. 2. 22. 2. Pet, 1. 21. 1. john, 4. 13.  
How nothing happeneth to us, but as Christ our saviour appointeth (or suffereth). See the proof more a● large in the first article of the creed.  

b God the father, God the son, and God the holy Ghost are but one God.  Math. 28. 19 & 3. 16. 17. Luke, 3. 21. 22. john. 1. 14. 33. & 14. 16. 17. 26. & 15. 26. & 16, 7. 1, john. 5, 7, 2, Cor, 13, 13 Act, 1, 4, Rom, 1, 1, to 5, & 8, 9, 14, Ephe, ● 17. Psal. 33. 6.  

c The holy ghost was from the beginning with the father and a several person in working.  Gen. 1. 2, 26. job. 26▪ 13. joel 2. 28. Esay, 48. 16. and 61. 1. 2. Pet. 1, 22.   

THe holy Catholic Church.  
(A) I believe there is a holy Catholic Church. The which Church I believe to 
9 The holy Catholic Church.  be● those people elected of God, to be saved: which have been in this world from the beginning, and hereafter shall be to the end: of what country or nation so ever through the whole world: of the which number I believe, I am one.  
(B) God knew from the beginning all those that shall be saved: and hath a tender care over them. (C) jesus christ is the head of those people; and they are his members: all being united together by the power of his holy spirit, and joined together in Christ as one body. He which is not a member of this Church, is from Christ: and therefore shall not be saved.  
(D) This Church is called Catholic (or universal) because the members of the Catholic Church be in every nation and country, universally through the whole world, without distinction of people.  
(E) And the same church is called holy: because Christ is the head, & doth sanctify & make holy the church his members.  
(F) This church is invisible: because men cannot visibly see, the faith, repentance and conscience of the believers: nor know who they be which God hath chosen to eternal life. Therefore is this church invisible, & a matter of faith: and faith is of things which is not seen.  
(G) The members of this Catholic church here on earth are visible, (having among them many wicked persons and hypocrites). The visible church of God; 
The visible Church  is a company amongst men) wheresoever they be) which embrace and profess the true doctrine of Christ: and use the holy Sacraments according to Christe● institution.  
(H) This whole universal church, never erreth in the foundation of doctrine: but many particular churches, which are members of this Catholic church, do err, & have erred: as did some churches which the Apostles taught. Also the church of Rome: and general counsels have erred, and condemned the doings one of another: and have decreed direct contrary one to the other.  
(I) Some (or many) of the elect people of God, may err; and fall from the church for a time (as king David did) but they shall not finally fall away for ever: but shall rise again by sorrowful repentance, and newness of life; and so shall come again to God, and have their sins forgiven them.  

a The Catholic church are only those people which shall be saved: which ever have been, or shall be.  Ephe. 1. 3. to 12, Rom. 8, 29. 30. & 9 30. 32. Heb. 3, 6. Ier, 1. 5. 1. Pet. 2. 4. to 11, 2. Tim. 1, 9 10. Tit, 3. 5. 2, Thes. 2. 13. john 15, 16.  

b God knoweth them all, & hath a tender care over them.  2, Tim. 2, 19 Rom. 8. 29. 30. 1. Pet. 1, 5 & 5, 7. Mat. 10, 29. 30, 31. Psal. 37, 25▪ & 55. 22. & 104, 27, 28. & 136. 25. & 145, 15, 16.  

c Christ is the head of them: and they be his members united to him by his holy spirit.  Ephe, 5, 25, 26, 30. & 1, 22, 23. 27. & 2, 22. & 4, 12, 13, 16. & 10, 17. Rom. 8, 9 & 12▪ 4, 5. 1. Cor, 12, 12, 13. & 3, 16, & 6, 15, 17 19 2, Cor. 13, 5, Col, 1, 18, john 15 5.  

d This church is universal through the whole world.  john 10, 16▪ Matth, 8, 11, and 28, 19, Mark 16, 15, Acts 2, 21, and 13, 39▪ & 10, 4, 34, 35, Gal. 3, 28, Col, 3. 11, Rom, 9 30, job 1, 1.  

e This church is holy because christ doth sanctify it  Ephe. 1. 22, 23, and 5. 25. 26. 1. Pet. 2 5. Rom. 8. 9, 1. Cor. 1. 30. 1. Cor. 12. 12. 13. Colos. 1. 18. 2. Thes. 2, 13. Hebr. 10. 14 Jude 1. verse.  

f This church is invisible: because the faithful are not known from hypocrites.  1. Kings 19 14, 18. job 1. 1. Hebr. 11, 1.  

g The members of this Church here on earth are visible, etc.  Matth. 18, 20, and 28, 19, 20. Acts 2, 24, and 4, 32. Rom. 6, 15, 1, Cor. 16 19 Luke 8, 21, john, 8, 47, and 10, 27, Gal, 1, 8, Ephe, 1, 1, Phil, 1, 1, 1, Cor, 1, 2.  

h The visible churches here on earth (though not all) may err, & have erred.  Gal, 2, 11, etc., and 3. 1, 3, Acts 10, 14. 15, and 15. 19, 20. and 21. 20. to 28. 1. Cor. 15. 12. 1. john. 2. 19  

i The elect shall never fall away finally, from God. The communion of saints  1. john. 2. 19 2. Sam. 11.   

THe communion of Saints.  
(A) I believe that all the faithful, do severally receive the benefits of Christ to their salvation, as members of his body (united to him by his holy spirit). And that they do pray one for another: and are ready to help and comfort one another, as members of one head.  
(B) The faithful are called Saints: because they are united to Christ; and have Christ dwelling in them, by his holy Spirit. And are made holy, by the sanctification of the same spirit.  

a The faithful every of them receive Christ's benefits to their salvation: and do comfort one another.  Ephes. 5. 30. and 4. 3, to 18. 1. Cor. 6. 17. and 10. 17. 1. john. 1. 3. john 10. 14. 15. 16. and 13, 35. and 15. 5. Rom. 8. 9 10, 16. and 12. 5. Acts 4. 32. Phil. 2. 1. to 5. 1. john 4. 13.  

b The faithful are called Saints.  1. Cor. 1, 2. and 2, Cor. 1. 1. Ephe. 1. 1. Phil. 1. 1. and 4. 21. Philemon 5. verse. Col. 1. 2. 1. Thes 5, 27. 1. Cor. 6, 15. 17. & 16. 12. 1. john 4, 13. Rom. 8. 9 and 12. 13.   

THe forgiveness of sins. 
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I believe and am fully persuaded in my 
The forgiveness of sins.  heart, that God will forgive me all my sins, and be merciful unto me: for the merits, death and passion, of Christ jesus my Saviour.  
Christ hath satisfied God's justice for me: Therefore I do assuredly rest and hope in the mercy of God, through Christ, (and in no other mean nor way) for my salvation.  
(A) I am assured that by this faith and 
The faith that justifieth. And see before in the second Article.  trust in Christ's death and merits, that all my sins shall be forgiven me; and that I shall live in heaven with Christ for ever (So that I repent my sins past, amend my wicked life, and have a continual earnest desire and endeavour to my power to obey God, & to live godly). If I strive to resist sin with all, my power: and so resist it, that I do not 
Rom. 7. 15. etc. & 8. 1. 2. 1. john. 3. 6.  obey the lusts thereof (and delight in it) Then will God be merciful unto me; and forgive me all my sins. For if I do that I would not; then is it not I, that doth it: but the sin that dwelleth in me (which for the time hath overcome me, till Christ strengthen me with his holy spirit to overcome it). So a true christian in mind and affection, doth serve God, with a readiness of faith; and willing to keep his commandments (and to Use charity to his neighbour): But in his flesh and outward doings, he is defiled with many corruptions. Nevertheless having this faith: the holy Ghost will work, and frame his heart; that all his desire (to his power) shall be to glorify God▪ So the life of a true christian consists inwardly in faith towards God: and outwardly in charity towards his neighbour.  

a He that believeth in Christ, & hath repentance & newness of life: God will forgive his sins for Christ's sake.  Esay 1. 15. to 19 & 55, 6. 7. Eze. 18 21, etc. & 33. 11, to 20. joel 2. 12, 13. Luke 24, 46. 47. john. 3. 17. 18. 19 Mark. 1, 15. Matth. 3. 8. john 13, 34, 35. Acts 2, 38. and 3. 19 26. and 5. 31. and 20. 21. and 26, 18, 20. Rom. 7. 15. etc. and 8. 1. 2. and 12. 1. Cor. 6. 11. Galat. 5. 6. and 6. 10. Ephe. 1. 7, 10. 11. and 2▪ Col. 1. 9 etc. and 4. 23, 24. 1. Thes. 4. 3. 4. Heber. 9 14. and 10. 10, 14. 1. john 1. 8. 9 and 2. 1, 2. 1. Cor. 1, 30. Rom. 3. 23, 24, 25. Rom. 5. 10 and 6. 2. Cor. 5. 19 Prou. 28. 13. 2. Cor. 3. 10. 1. Tim. 1, 15, 16. and 6. 10, 11. 2. Tim. 2. 19 25, 26. and 3, 17. Revel. 2. 4, 5. Tit. 2, 11, etc. and 3, 4, to 9 jam. 2, 17, 26, 1. Pet. 1. 15, 16. Hebr. 6, 10. 11 and 12, ●4, Matth, 5, 16. and 7, 12 and 12, 33. john 15, 8. 2. Pet. 1, 5 to 10. 1, john 3, 2. 5, 6, 23, 24. 1. Thes. 4, 1. to 10.  
See more proof a● large, before in the second Article of the Creeds.   

THe resurrection of the body.  
(A) I believe that after this my life ended, 
The resurrection of the body.  my soul shall go to God that gave it: and my body shall rest in the earth until the appointed time; for the general resurrection of all mankind.  
At the general resurrection; by the power of Christ: This my body (which I now have, although it were eaten with the fowls: or devoured by many wild beasts, or fishes; or lie rotten in dust, scattered a great many of years) shall be joined again to my soul: and shall be made like to the glorious body of Christ, without all corruption, to live with him in heaven for ever. And I shall see God in heaven in this flesh, & mine eyes shall behold him for ever. (Almighty God by his word only, made the heavens and earth of nothing: therefore he is able to raise our bodies out of the dust). At this general resurrection of all mankind (that ever were in this world) my flesh and soul, which I now have shall be restored, and joined together again, in the same manner whereof they now consist (being altered from corruption, and made immortal) and shall live with Christ in heaven for ever. And the bodies of the reprobate, shall be then also restored: to live in hell for ever, in everlasting torments.  
This resurrection (as the holy Scripture 
1. Thes. 4. 16. 17  showeth) shall be in this manner. Christ shall descend from heaven with multitude of Angels: and by his power all the bodies of all mankind that ever were, shall be raised to life. And those which shall be then ly●ing, shall be caught up in the clouds, with them that were raised: to meet the Lord in the air. And then shall the elect be with the Lord, and remain with him for ever. And the reprobate shall be sent to hell: there to remain in torments for ever.  
The day of the Lord shall come as a 
2. Pet. 3. 13. etc.  thief in the night: in the which the heavens shall pass away with a noise, and the elements shall melt with heat, and the earth with the works therein shall be burnt up. But we look for new heavens, and a new earth, according to his promise: wherein dwelleth righteousness. Wherefore seeing we look for such things: what manner of persons ought we to be, in holy conversation and godliness?  

a The bodies of all mankind shall be raised again: the elect to joy, the reprobate to torments.  job 19, 25, 26, Esay, 26, 16, & 66, 14, and 65, 17. Eze. 37. 5, 6, 10, 13, 14, and 18, 24. 26. Dan. 12, 2. Eccles. 12, 7, and 11, 3. Luke 16, 22, 23. and 20, 35, 36, and 32 43. Matth. 22, 30. john 5. 28. 29, and 6. 40. 44. and 11, 24, 25, 26. & 12, 48. Acts 24, 14, 15. Rom. 8, 21. 1. Cor. 15, 20, etc. Phil. 3, 20, 21. Col. 3, 4. 1. Thes. 4. 13. etc. and 5, 1, 2. 1, john 3, 2. 2. Cor. 5. 2. 2, Pet. 3. 9, etc. Mat. 25, and 19, 28. Rene. 14, 13. & 20, 10, etc. & 3, 21. 1. Cor. 6. 2.  
See more proof before in the seventh Article of the Creed.   

ANd the life everlasting.  
(A) I believe, that after the resurrection 
And the life everlasting.  of our bodies: there is no more death or change: but the faithful shall be glorified, to live in joy with Christ for ever (of the which number, I believe I am one). (B) And the wicked shall be without Christ in eternal pain: with the devil in hell, for ever.  
Everlasting life in heaven is given the faithful, by the free mercy of God; for Christ his sake. And is begun in this life by faith and conversion (which is a full purpose and intent, to live according to God's commandments). Eternal life is begun, here by conversion: and finished in heaven, by glorification.  
The peace of conscience (which is joy and gladness in God) doth assure us in this life, of everlasting life.  

a The faithful shall enjoy everlasting life and dwell with christ for ever.  Matth. 19, 28. 29. and 25, 34, 35. Luke 20, 36, john. 3, 14, 15, 36, and 5, 24 29, and 6, 47. & 11, 25. and 17, 3. 1. john 3, 2. and 5, 11, Esay. 51, 11. and 65, 17, 18. Rom. 2, 6 and 5. 17. and 6. 23. and 8, 17, 30. 1, Cor. 2, 9 1. Cor. 15, 53, 54. Acts 13, 48. Tit. 1, 2. Reu. 2, 10.  

b The wicked shall have everlasting torments, with the devil in hell for ever.  Matth. 25, 41, 46. and 8, 12. and 13, 39, to 43. Luke 16, 23, john 5, 29. Jude job 10, 21. 22. Esay 66, 15, 16, 24. 2, Pet. 2, 4.   

The end of the Creed.  
In this faith I am taught how and what to believe concerning God the Father: who made me and all the world. Secondly what to believe concerning God the Son: who redeemed me, and all mankind. Thirdly, what to believe concerning God the holy Ghost: who sanctifieth me, and all the elect people of God. Fourthly, what to believe concerning Gods people, called the Church.   

The conclusion how this faith justifieth.  
(A) This is the Catholic faith: which 
How this faith maketh us righteous before God.  except a man believe faithfully, he can not be saved.  
(B) And by this faith, we have our sins forgiven us: and are justified and made righteous (freely) by the only mercy of God, for the merits, death and passion of Christ jesus our saviour and redeemer.  
(C) This faith whosoever hath it: doth 
What is faith.  wholly (and only) trust for his salvation, upon the mercy and promises of God, in Christ. And cometh unto Christ, with this true faith, repentance and newness of life. And so continually loveth righteousness, and hateth the doing of evil: for this faith will work in him conversion.   

Now is to be called to mind, what 
Of faith: and the law.  hath been heretofore said concerning sin. And that the whole life of a Christian, consisteth in faith and charity. Sin entered on Adam, and all his posterity 
Gene. 3. Rom. 5. 12▪ etc.  (from whom all of us are descended) by his offence in breaking of God's commandment. And to make us more 
Rom. 5, 20. & 3. 20.  sinful, and to know our sin: the law (or ten commandments) of almighty God was given. Wherein God doth 
Deut. 27. 26. Gal. 3. 10. jam. 2. 10.  appoint us what we ought to do: and if we fail in any one point, his terrible judgement and curse doth rest upon us: and so eternal death.  
(D) And forasmuch, as it is altogether 
Acts 15. 10. Gal, 3. 24.  above our strength and power to fulfil the law of God: Therefore our merciful God hath given us a mean of deliverance, to draw us out of this so wretched a calamity: thereby to attain the heavenly eternal life. The which mean is the foresaid faith, and trust in God's mercy, for the merits, death and passion of Christ jesus our saviour & redeemer: and by him only (and by none other 
Acts 4. 12. Hebr. 10. 10. Ioh, 3. 18. & 17 3. & 14. 6.  way nor mean) it pleaseth our heavenly father, to have mercy upon us, and to suucour us. And by this our true faith, the Law and curse thereof: taketh no hold in us; but hath an end. Who so ever hath this faith assuredly: The same will work in him repentance and conversion, and cause him to hate evil (and he that hateth evil, will repent his doing of evil). Thus repenting the breaking of God's commandments, and our sins: we are by this our true faith justified, and made righteous by Christ our Saviour: our sins shall not be laid to our charge. And thus being justified, The holy Ghost doth sanctify us: and provoke and stir us up to serve God: and to our power to relieve our needy neighbours (having sufficient for our family: because he that 
●. Tim. 5. 8.  provideth not for them hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel). So he that hath this faith, will love Christ, with all his power; and above all things. And will have an earnest continual desire and endeavour to keep Christ his commandments. Therefore this faith can by no mean be severed from godly affections: because Christ dwelleth in the failhfull by his holy spirit (and virtue) and sanctifieth them. 
* 1. Cor. 1, 30. 2. Thes. 2. 13. Hebr. 10. 14. Phil. 2, 13. Acts 4. 12.  So faith and good works, are joined together. This is the only mean to enjoy the eternal blessed life, and to dwell with God in glory for ever.  
So I conclude; that he which hath this faith, will to his power, endeavour to worship God aright, and to keep his holy commandments.  

a They that believe not are condemned already▪ therefore faith is an assured knowledge & trust, etc.  Mar. 16, 16, john 3, 18, 36, & 8, 24, & 10. 25, 26. & 12, 48, Heb. 3, 19 & 10, 22, & 11, 1. Col. 2, 2, Mat. 13, 23.  

b The true & lively faith justifieth: for by faith we take hold of Christ his merits and the forgiveness of sins.  Haba. 2, 4. Mar. 5. 36. & 10, 52. & 16 16. Luke 7, 50. & 8, 48. john 3, 16, 18. & 5 24. & 17, 3, 20, 21, 22. Acts 10, 43. & 13, 39 & 15, 9 & 16, 31. & 22, 16. & 26, 18. Rom. 1, 16. & 3, 24, 25, 26, 28. & 4, 5. & 5. 1, 5, 10 & 8, 9, 14, 33, 34. & 9, 30. & 10, 10. Gal. 2 16, 20, 21. & 3, 11. 14, 22, 23, 24. & 5. 6. Eph. 1, 3. 5, 7. & 2, 8, 3, 9 2. Cor. 5, 19, 21. Gen. 15, 6, 1. Pet. 1, 5. 9 1, john 17. & 5, 14▪ joh. 16, 23, & 11, 26, Mat. 9, 29. Lu. 18 42. Heb. 11. 1. Cor. 1. 30. Ti. 3. 5, 6. Mat. 7, 17, & 12, 33.  
See more proof before in the 2. & 10. Articles of the Creed: that faith justifieth.  
And what this faith is: is showed before in all the Creed:  

c whosoever hath this faith will love christ, and hate the doing of evil: and will relieve his needy neighbours to his power.  john. 15. 5. Matth. 5. 16. and 7. 12. etc. and 12. 33. Gal. 5. 6. 13. 14. and 6. 8. 15. Tit. 1. 16. and 2. 11. etc. and 3. 8, Phil. 2. 13. Acts 17. 28. 1. Cor. 13. 1. Cor. 1. 30. 1. Pet. 1, 15. 16. Heb. 12. 14. john 13. 34. 35 & 15. 8. 1. john 3. 17, 18 Col. 1. 10. Ephe. 2. 10. 2. Tim. 3. 5. 17. Rom. 6. 16. and 12. and 13. 8. etc. and 16, 17. 1. Tim. 1. 5. jam. 2, 20. 1. Thes. 4. 3. 4. 2. Thes. 3, 6, 14, 15, 18. reve. 2. 5. 16, & 3. 15. 16.  

d The true Christian is not under the law, that he should bebound with the curse thereof: but is under grace: for Christ is the end of the law to all that believe in him.  Rom. 6. Luke 16. 16. 1. Tim. 1, 5. 9 Col. 2. 11. etc. Ephe. 2. 14, etc., Gal. 3. 24. 4. 5, 6, 31. and 5. 18. 2. Cor. 3, 6, 17, Rom. 10, 4. Acts 15. 10. Rom. 8. 1, 2, 3, 4.  

a 1. joh. 3. 23. Mat. 22. 37. 38. 39  The true and right worshipping of God, is by true faith in Christ: and obeying his holy commandments.  
The holy law of God, and his commandments: are briefly comprised in the ten commandments of almighty God.    

The ten Commandments of almighty God.  
THe first four is the worship of God. The other six is the preservation of mankind: which is our duty towards our neighbour.  
In the commanding of virtues: the forbidding of vices is contained.  
God is not loved, except our neighbour 
john 4, 7, 8. 20, 21.  be loved: nor our neighbour truly loved, except God be loved.  

GOd spoke these words and said: I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt have none other Gods but me.  
Here is commanded that 
a Matt. 4 10. & 22, 37, & 10, 37. mar. 12. 29. joh. 5, 23. & 17 3. 1, cor, 8, 4, 5, 6. Ephe: 4, 6, 1, tim, 2, 5. deut. 6 4, 5. & 6, 2. & 10 10. jer. 17, 5. esa 31, 1. 46, 9 psal. 127. & 86, 10. & 145, 15. jam. 1, 17.  thou shalt only have the almighty God (that created the heaven and earth) for thy God. And thou shalt have none other for thy God, but him only.  
Thou shalt love him with all thy heart, mind, soul, and power: and honour and fear him above all. Thou shalt put thy whole trust and confidence in him, and pray unto him in all sickness, troubles and dangers, for help and secure: And shalt give him thanks and praise for all things, and acknowledge him the governor, and giver of all things.  
The end of this commandment is; that due honour may be given to God, in the mind, will, and heart of man.  
That God is the gonornour and giver of all things: See proof hereof at large before in the first Article of the Creed.   

THou shalt not make to thyself, any graven Image; nor the likeness of any thing which is in heaven above or in the earth beneath, or in the water under the earth. Thou shalt not bow down to them nor worship them. For I the Lord thy God, am a jealous God, and visit the sins of the fathers upon the children, unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me, and show mercy unto thousands in them that love me and keep my commandments.  

a Esa. 40. 18. 25. & 42, 8. & 46, 5, to 10. acts 17. 29. exod. 34 14, levit 26. 1, deut. 4, 15: to 28. & 7. 5, 6. & 27. 15. psal. 97. 7 & 115, 4, to 9 ier, 10, 3, to 17. haba. 2. 18, 19 rome, 1. 22, etc. 1 cor. 8, 4, & 10. 7 14. 2. cor. 6, 16. 1. iohn 5, 21 iohn 1. 18. & 4, 23. 24. 1. tim. 6. 16.  In this commandment we are commanded, that we should not think or imagine God, to be like man or woman, or any other thing: for we cannot imagine what the almighty God is: his divine power is so incomprehensible. But we see and know his greatness, so far as is needful for us to know, by the glory of the heavens▪ and earth: and by his holy word and works. 
b Mat. 15, 9 & 28, 20. mar. 7 8, 9 deut. 12, 32. & 17, 2, 3. pro. 30, 5, 6. reave. 22 18, 19 gal. 1, 8. 2. ioh. ver. 10. 11 exod. 23, 2. esa. 29, 13, & 66, 3, 4, tit. 1, 4, 13, 14 16. col. 2, 8. 20, 22, 23. ioh. 4, 24 1 sam. 15, 9, etc. psal. 119, 113. acts 5, 29.  Therefore we must not worship God, according to man's imagination: but as he hath commanded us in his word.  
God will be worshipped in spirit and truth. And will not be represented by any Image, or likeness, what so ever. Neither will he have us to worship any Image in any manner of Religion: nor to do any honour, service or obedience to it; nor to call upon it, nor bow down before it. God doth forbid these things, with most horrible and fearful threatenings.  
In this Commandment all false worship of God is forbidden: and the true worship of God commanded.   

THou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.  
(
a Deu. 28, 58. & 5, 11. 29. luke 1, 50, leu, 19, 12. ) In this we are commanded: that we use with most high reverence the name of God, when so ever we speak or think upon it. And that we do not use his name, to evil uses: or falsely (and not in truth).  
(
b Levit. 19 12 gall, 5, 19, 20, 21 deut. 18, 10, 11, 12. mala. 3, 5. levit. 24, 14. ) They which use the name of God in false swearing, conjuring, witchcraft, sorcery, cursing, and such like: those do blaspheme the name of God; and take his name in vain. And the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.  
(
c Jere, 4, 2. mat. 5, 34, to 38 james. 5. 12, 1, pet. 4, 11. gal. 1. 20. col 3 17, 1. cor, 10, 31 2, cor. 1, 23. exo. 22, 10, 11. hebr. 6, 16. ) Also in this commandment we are commanded; that we never swear by the name of God (in our common talk, though the matter be never so true) but only to swear, in truth, in judgement, and in righteousness: where the glory of God is sought, or the salvation of our brethren, or before a magistrate, witnessing the truth, when we are thereunto lawfully called.  
(
d Deut: 6, 13. & 10, 20. jere. 5 7, & 12, 16. ) In which causes we must only swear by the name of God, and not by any other thing.  
This commandment consisteth in the right honourable usage of the name of God.   

REmember thou keep holy the Sabbaoth day: Six days shalt thou labour, and do all that thou h●st to do: but the seventh day is the Sabaoth of the Lord thy God. In it thou shalt do no manner of work, thou and thy son, and thy daughter: thy man servant, thy maid servant, thy cattle, and the stranger that is within thy gates. For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that therein is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the seventh day and hallowed it.  
(
a Deut. 5, 14. exod. 23, 12, & 31, 13. eze. 20, 12. ) In this we are commanded to keep holy the Sabaoth day: and to rest from our labour in our calling on the same day: and that our servants may then also rest.  
(
b Mark 2. 15, john 7, 22, 13. ) Nevertheless in that day, we may do any labour, that may not well be done on another day.  
The keeping holy of the Sabaoth day, is thus: (
c Acts 20. 7. and 16. 13. luke 4. 16, to 21. mar. 6, 2. ) We must assemble ourselves together in one place with fear and reverence, to hear (and lay up in our hearts) the word of God preached unto us: and then to confess our sins unto God.  
(
d Mat. 18. 19 Phil. 4, 6. 1. Cor. 16, 2. ) And also to pray together with one consent for such things we need: and to give God thanks for the benefits we have received: and to give alms to our needy brethren: (
e Acts ●, 42. 1. cor. 11. 33. ) and to use the holy Sacraments in faith and repentance.  
This is the outward keeping holy of the Sabaoth day.  
(
f Esa. 56. 2. & 58. 13. ) The inward keeping of it holy, is to rest from our worldly business; and refrain from our froward desires: and so yield ourselves wholly to God's governance.  
(
g Heb. 4 ●. ) So shall our Sabaoth be a figure of the holy everlasting rest.  
(
h Mar. 2, 27. 28. nom. 15, 32 to 36. mat 12, 1 ●● 9 col. 2, 16, 17 ) We keep not our Sabaoth literally as a ceremony with strait Religion (as the jews did). For the ceremony of the Sabaoth (that we should not do any manner of work therein upon pain of death: but that only which was appointed to be done by the law) ended with Christ; and is abrogated.  
(
i 1. Cor. 14, 26 40. ) But we retain the keeping holy of the Sabaoth day, as a necessary remedy to keep order in the Church: and that servants may then rest from their labours, and then learn to know God. And also that our public prayers, alms, and other good works, may be the better done of us.  
(
k Rom. 14. 5 6 Col. 2. 16. equal. 4. 9, 10. 11. ) To make difference between day and day; as though one were more holy in itself, than an other: Saint Paul hath taught us, that so doing is superstition (or vain Religion) an honouring of that, which should not be so honoured.  
The causes why the Sabaoth was instituted, was; for the public service and worship of God. In which consisteth the study of the knowledge of god; of good works, and of thankfulness unto God: for his good benefits given unto us.   

HOnour thy father and thy mother. 
●  That thy days may be long in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.  

a Levit, 19, 3 32: col, 3, 20, 22 23, and 4, 1. matth. 15, 4 to 7. rom. 13, 1, 2, 3 7. tit. 3, 1. & 2, 9, 10. 1, thes, 5, 12 13, heb. 13, 17, ●phe, 6, 9, mat. 7, 12.  Here, we are commanded; that we should love, fear, obey, and relieve our parents. And also all other that are unto us in their stead: As our Prince, and the rulers: and our teachers and masters: And all superiors and powers, which God hath constituted and set over us. For they ought to be unto us in their offices; as if we were their children.  

b Ephe. 6, 1, 2 3, mat 15, 4, to 7, exo. 20, 12. & 21, 17, deut, 27, 16, prou. 20, 20. & ●0, 17. col. 3, ●0.  Honour in this commandment signifieth: outward reverence, obedience and love.  
We must honour our father and mother; in esteeming and reverencing of them: To bear with them; not to speak evil of them, nor to curse them: and to our power, if they have need; to relieve cherish, and nourish them in all their necessities: and to obey them; and wish to them all prosperity and health.  
This is the duty which we own to our father and mother. And God here promiseth a blessing to those children, that do honour their parents.  
In this commandment; all particular duties, which are commanded to every person (in the holy Scripture) are included and commanded. That in this obedience, God may be worshipped: and the society of mankind, preserved.   

THou shalt do no murder.  
(A) In this commandment almighty 
Gen. 9, 6, exo, 21, 12. deu. 5, 17 levit, 19, 17. mat. 5, 22, 44. 1. iohn 3, 15, pro. 20. 22. rom. 12, 19, 20. ephe. 4, 26, 32, col. 3, 12: 13, mat. 7, 12. iohn 13, 34.  God forbiddeth us all kill, fight and quarreling: & all anger, malice, & desire of revenge. And also all those things, which tend to the destruction of the life of mankind.  
We are here commanded to preserve the life of all mankind; by exercising the works of mercy and love. Under the name of murder; are all sins which accompany it comprehended. And all those things which tend to the safety of our life and others; commanded. Negatives include affirmatives: 
Gal. 6. 10, rom. 12, 17, 18.  as, Thou shalt do no murder: therefore thou shalt aid and help thy neighbour.  
(B) When God commandeth a man 
Nom 35, 31, levit. 24, 17. exo, 21, 12, etc.  to be slain: then God himself putteth him to death by man, unto whom he giveth this charge. For if murderers, thieves, robbers, & such like, should not be put to death: The fellowship of men should be destroyed. Therefore God punisheth, when the magistrate punisheth.  
The end of this commandment is the preserving of the life of mankind: and forbidding of all things which tend to the destruction of mankind.   

THou shalt not commit adultery.  

a Rom. 13, 9 13. mat. 5, 28, 32 levi. 20. 10, etc. deu 23: 17, heb. 13, 14. 1, cor, 5, 11 & 6, 9, 15, etc. eph. 5, 3, 4. 5, 18 col. 3, 5, 1. thes. 4, 3, to 7.  In this commandment we are forbidden all adultery and fornication, and all evil desires of the heart: and all uncleanness, whatsoever, which might entice us to unchaste behaviour, or allure us to sin.  
The end of this commandment is, the preservation of chastity: and the forbidding of all vices contrary to chastity.  
Incest and adnlterie, are much more heinous, than theft and robbery. For God appointed 
Leu. 2010, etc., & 18, 29.  death in Moses' law for the adulterers and incestuous persons: but not so for thieves and robbers.   

8 THou shalt not steal.  

a 1, Thes, 4, 6 levi, 19, 11, 13, 35 deut. 24, 14. to 16. job 24. 2, esa. 1, 23, ●phe, 4, 28 2. thes. 3, 10.  We are forbidden in this commandment, all stealing and robbing in outward deeds. And all desire of any man's goods wrongfully, by deceit and wrongful dealings.  
The end of this commandment, is the preservation of goods or possessions, which God giveth to every one, for the maintenance of their life.  
Thou shalt not steal: that is, thou shalt not covet or attempt by deceit, to convey thy neighbour's goods, to thee. Therefore thou must defend and preserve them: and give thy neighbour his own. And live of that which is thine own.   

THou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.  

a Mat. 19, 18. exod. 23, 3, to 8 deut. 19, 16, 21. psal. 12, 2, 3, & 15, 2, 3, & 34, 12 1. pet. 3, 10. pro. 6, 16. to 20, & 19, 5. & 24, 9, & 25, 18, rom. 13, 19, ephe. 4, 25. iam. 4, 1, 1, pet. 2, 1.  In this we are commanded, that we never speak falsely in witness bearing: nor never lie, flatter nor dissemble, whereby our neighbour may take harm.  
The end of this commandment is; the maintenance of truth amongst men. Therefore all untruths, lies, guiles, dissemblings, slanders, backbitings, and evil speakings, are for bidden: for they are contrary to truth.   

THou shalt not covet thy neighbour's 
10  house. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his servant, nor his maid, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is his.  
In this commandment, Almighty God in plain words, doth forbid all 
a Mat▪ 5. 28. rom. 6. 12. 13. & 17 14. 1. tim 6. 6. to 11. heb. 13 5. iam. 1. 14. 15. ●sa. 57 17. ●. john. 2, 15.  inward desires and affections, what so ever is unlawful to be done. So every evil thought and motion is sin: and against this commandment.  
The end of this commandment, is a rightness and inward obedience of all our affections, towards God and our neighbour: and to maintain the safety of our neighbour.   

The sum of the law.  
Our Saviour Christ hath included all these commandments, in these two: Thou 
Matth. 22. 37. to 41. luke 10. 27. to 38.  shalt love the Lord thy God, with all thine heart, with all thy soul, and with thy mind: this is the first and greatest commandment. The second is like unto this: Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these these two commandments hang all the law and the Prophets.  
A new commandment (saith our 
john 13. 34. 3●.  Saviour Christ) give I unto you: that ye love one another, as I have loved you. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples▪ if ye love one another. And this is the commandment of God (saith 
1. john 3. 23.  Saint john) that we believe in the name of his son jesus Christ: and love one another as he gave commandment. And (saint Paul saith) the law is fulfilled 
Gal. 5. 14. rome▪ 13. 8.  in this: thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. For the end of the commandment is love out of a pure 
1. Tim. 1. 5.  heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned.  
If any man say he loveth God, and hateth 
1. john 4. 20.  his brother: he is a liar.  
These are the commandments of 
Acts 15. 10. Gal. 3. 24. Rom. 8. 8.  almighty God: the perfect fulfilling thereof, no flesh can attain unto. (Although I do all that I can, yet I break them daily.  
Therefore the use of the law to the 
The use of the law. Rom. 7, 7, Gal. 3, 24.  godly Christian, is the knowledge of sin: because it is a rule whereunto he is to frame his life: and a glass wherein he may see his wants: whereby he may desire more and more to be conformed unto God, and his law.  
The law (of the ten commandments) 
Rom. 7, 20, 21, 22.  is to be taught unto all mankind (and unto all the godly): that we may strive and endeavour, to come as near as we can unto it. That by this desire of fulfilling of the law, God may exercise us, in repentance and obedience: that we may go forward more and more in godliness.  
Although the law doth not bind 
Rom, 8, 1, 2, 3. 4 & 10, 4. Ephe, 2, 14, 1, Tim, 1, 9  the true Christian with the curse thereof, and condemnation: because Christ is the end of the law for righteousness, to all believers: yet it must be our rule to frame our lives by, unto the uttermost of our power. ●nd the law is our schoolmaster, 
Gal. 3. 24.  to bring us to Christ our saviour, who hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, and obtained God's mercy for us.  
The law is holy, and the commandment 
Rom. 7. 12. 1, Tim, 1, ●.  is holy, just and good. The law is good, if that a man use it lawfully.   

The end of the law.  
(Our neighbour is he that needeth our 
Luke 10, 27, to 30. mat. 23, 8, 1, cor, 6, 1, 6, 1, cor, 12, 1, & 15 1. 1. cor, 16, 1.  our help. Our brother (in the scripture phrase) is he, that is a Christian. Christians are brethren: and Sainst.    

Of Prayer.  
THe things that have been hitherto spoken do plainly show, how needy and void man is of all good things: and how he wanteth of himself, all helps of salvation. Wherefore if we seek for help for our relief and need, we must go out of ourselves: and by faith to acknowledge, that what so ever we have need of, what so ever wanteth in us: 
a john 15. 7. Col. 1. 19  the same is in God, and in our Lord jesus Christ. And in Christ is the fullness of God's goodness: from whom we must draw by prayer (as out of a plentiful fountain) whatsoever we have need of, and whatsoever wanteth in us.  

b Mat. 21. 22. mar. 11. 24. Rom. 14. 13. & 9 14. 26. 33. eph. 5, 3 12 heb. 4. 16. & ●ō. 12. iam. 1. 5. 6.  By faith our hearts are framed to call upon the name of God: and faith obtaineth what so ever is granted by prayer. And with prayer we must crave of Christ, that which we have learned to be in him: So by prayer our faith is exercised▪ for faith is the cause of prayer: and prayer is the increasing of faith.  

c 2. Chro. 7. 14. psal. 66. 18. eze. 18. 26 27. 31. 32. Rom. 14. 13  A right prayer requireth faith and repentance: Without faith it is impossible to please God, and where true faith is; there is also true repentance. Without faith there is no true prayer: And without the love of our neighbour there is no faith. Therefore we are taught by Christ, to pray one for another.  
Prayer is necessary for all Christians, because it is the chief part of that thankfulness which God requireth of us. God will chiefly be worshipped of us, and magnified: by prayer and thanksgiving. And prayer was ordained for us, to bewail our miseries to God.  
Prayer is a petition, with an ardent 
Prayer, what it is.  and earnest desire; whereby we ask of God, those things which he ha●h commanded to be asked of him. And thanksgiving, is an acknowledging of a benefit received: with giving thanks (and praise) for the same.  

d Rom. 12. 1● ephe. 6. 18. james 5. 15.  We must pray continually, for many dangers do hang over us every moment: and temptations do continually assault us, and force us to crave help of God, by Christ. Nevertheless, we must not trust by much 
e Mat. 6. 7.  babbling, to wring any thing from God. 
f Luke 11, 2. & 21, 36. psal, 50, 14, 15, 23. & 1 16, 12. ephe 6, 18, col. 4. 2. 1, pet. 4. 7, iam. 5, 13, 14, 15.  We must pray because God hath commanded, that we call upon him: and will this way chief and principally be magnified of us. And we receive not those blessings which are necessary for our safety and salvation: except we ask them of God.  

g 1, Thes. 5, 17 18. 1. tim. 2, 1, 2, 3 hebr. 13, 15 col. ●. 17.  And so of thanksgiving: without giving of thanks, we receive not such things as are to be given, and are necessary.  
They which ha●e true faith, ask the grace of God. And they who have tasted of God's grace, show themselves thankful unto God for it: and do more and more crave and desire it.  
The wicked receive many gifts: but not those principal gifts, which are proper to the elect: as faith, repentance, forgiveness of sins, and regeneration (or newness of life). Also those gifts the wicked receive: they do not receive them to salvation.  
Sith that all our prayers ought to be offered and presented to God, by our Lord jesus Christ and that we (
h Rom, 8, 20.  know not how to pray as we ought to do) therefore our saviour Christ hath given us the form of prayer. Not to bind ourselves to those words: for Christ himself used at other times 
i john, 14, 1. & 17, iam, 1, 5. mat, 26, 39, 4●. acts 4, 24.  other words, & longer speech. And the Apostles did so likewise.  
But in this prayer, is given unto us, a law to pray aright, concerning the things themselves, that aught to be prayed for: And so teacheth us, when we pray for particular things which we need: what things they must be that we ought to pray for, and how to ask them.  
Albeit, that we must make our prayers only to God for help: yet to demand succour of men, is nothing contrary to this. For we put not our trust in them, nor seek succour of them: but as the ministers and bestowers of God's goodness to our necessity and comfort. For what so ever we receive of any man, we are bound to take and acknowledge it, as delivered from God, by him, unto us: because men are the destributers of God's benefits one to another.  
It is requisite in prayer, that we observe 
Five things requisite in prayer.  these five things.  
First that we must make our prayers 
k john. 14, 13 14. & 16. 23. 1. iohn 5. 14. mar. 11. 24. iam. 1. 5, 6. & 4. 3. rom. 8, 3. 4, 1. tim. 2, 5. 1. iohn 2. 1, 2.  only to God, in the name of Christ (and not to Saints, nor any other) for Christ only is our intercessor, mediator and advocate to God for us.  
Secondly, 
l john 4, 23. 24. rom. 8. 26. psal 51. 17. & 145. 18.  that we be inwardly touched with the need of the thing we ask: having our minds wholly bend thereupon (and not carried away with by thought).  
Thirdly▪ 
m jam. 16. mark. 11. 24. 1. iohn 5, 24.  That we trust with full assurance, that our prayer shall be granted; so far as the Lord doth know them to be meet and needful for us.  
Fourthly, 
n Rom. 12. 12. luke 18. 1, to 7. 1. thes. 5, 17. col. 4. 2. ephe, 6, 18.  That we continue in prayer; although we have not our request at the first.  
Fiftly, 
o jam. 4, 3. Rom. 8. 26. 1. john 5, 14.  That we ask not those things which we think good in our own fantasy: but only that which God commandeth us to ask of him in his word. 
p Matt. 6, 9, etc. luke 11, 1, 2 etc.  All which things be taught in the Lord's prayer.  

* 1. Cor. 14, 15  We must pray with the spirit & understanding: And lift up our hearts to God in our prayers. 
Psal 25. 1.   
Christ when he prayed: he lifted up 
john 17, 1.  his eyes to heaven, and kneeled on his 
Luke. 22. 41.  knees (which teacheth us how we ought to pray).  
The godly when they pray; they are sorry for their sins, and do crave pardon of God, in the name of Christ, with an humble confession of their faults: trusting (through Christ) to obtain their petition. And they rest only upon the mercy of God, for Christ his sake and merit: craving nothing but that which is according to his will.  

IN that prayer which Christ taught his Disciples (which we call the lords prayer) our Saviour Christ hath taught us what we ought to pray for: and how to pray. Therefore we must not look for any other thing; then is briefly comprehended in that prayer.  
The lords prayer which our Saviour Christ taught: is this that followeth.   

Our Father which art in heaven.  
Our. By this word Our 
a jam. 5 16. rom. 12. 4 5.  we are taught to pray one for another: because we are members one of another, and united together 
1. cor. 12, 13, 27, & 6. 15, 17. 19 2, tim. 1, 1, 2, 3.  by the holy Ghost.  
Father. And God is called our Father, in respect of our creation: because he created us. 
b Rom. 8, 14, 15, & 5, 8. iohn 1, 12. gal. 4, 6. ephe. 1. 5, 6, ioh. 20, 17, mat. 7. 11.  But in this prayer, we call God our Father: because he hath chosen all the faithful to be his children, and loveth them, for Christ his sake.  
By election through Christ, we are God's children. 
c Mar. 16. 16. iohn 3, 18, 36. 1. pet. 5, 7.  For if we do not believe in Christ; then are we not the children of God: but the children of the devil. Therefore we can not call God our father, but by our Saviour Christ. For all those only that trust in his name, are chosen to be the sons of God.  
Which art in heaven. 
d Esay 66, 1. iere, 23, 24. psal. 2, 4. & 103 19, & 11 5, 3, 16: & 123, 1.  God is said so dwell in heaven: Thereby to teach us to lift up our minds to heaven, in our prayers.  
God is in heaven most glorious, and hath there his seat: yet his presence is every where, and filleth heaven & earth.   

Hallowed be thy name.  
Hallowed be thy name. 
a Rom 11. 33. 36, & 16. 27. 1, cor. 10. 31, 1, tim. 1, 17. luke 1 50. mat. 6, 33. psal. 67, & 71, 8. job 1, 21. deut. 28, 58.  In this petition we desire the true knowledge, and worship of God; that due honour may be given to him. (we may not speak nor think of him: without most high reverence). Also that he would give us the knowledge of his holiness, in faith and repentance: whereby we may glorify and praise his holy name: and not to dishonour 
Rom. 2, 24.  him by our evil living.  
We sanctify and hallow God, 
john 17, 2, 3.  when we acknowledge his mercy and providence, and praise him for the same: and do know that of him, which he will have us to know. The end of all things is God's glory: Therefore 
1. Cor. 10, 31.  all our doings, should be to his honour and glory. And we must desire, that he will give us strength, whereby his divine name may be hallowed and sanctified of us.  
In this petition the name of God 
Mat. 28, 19 Psal. 116, 13.  signifieth God himself, and his works: and all those things which may be attributed v●to God.   

THy kingdom come.  
Thy kingdom come. Herein we desire the Lord 
a Luke 17, 20 21. rom. 8, 10, 11 psal. 143, 10. john 16, 13.  to govern and preserve us with his spirit: and to correct in us all evil desires, that we may obey him. 
b Rom. 8. 21, 22, 23. reave. 22, 20. mat. 6, 33. luke 12, 32. & 22, 29, 30.  And also to hasten the gathering of his elect into his glorious kingdom: that they may be delivered from all evil and wickedness.  

c john 3, 3. 1. pet. 1. 5. Rom. 8, 9, to 15  Except God keep us, & erect in us his rule and kingdom: we shall never sanctify his holy name. For where the holy spirit of God doth not keep and preserve: there will the devil be, to to work destruction and damnation.  
The kingdom of God, is here taken 
john 18, 36. rom. 14. 17. 1. cor. 4. 10.  to be the spiritual government; wherewith he governeth all the elect, by the virtue of his holy spirit, and by his word.  
Christ doth reign in us; when we do 
Mar. 6. 12, 16▪ & 8. 9 to 15.  mortify our flesh, and renounce our evil affections.  
This kingdom of God hath two parts: the one to direct & maintain the elect: The other is to overthrow the enemies and reprobate.   

THy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.  
Thy Will be done. etc. 
a Eph. 1. 9 11 & 5, 7. 1. iohn 5 14. rom. 12. 2. 1. thes. 4. 3. 1. pet. 4 2. 1. iohn 2. 17 ioh. 9, 31. 1. cor. 4, 7. tit. 2. 12.  In this petition we pray, That God will strengthen and uphold us by his holy spirit, to direct all our doings to his glory, that we may do his will: & that nothing be in us, contrary to his will.  

b Heb. 13, 20 21. acts 9, 6. job 1, 21, mart. 26. 39, rom. 1. 10 & 15, 32, 1, cor. 4, 19  We pray that we may be obedient to his will, and take patiently and willingly (without murmuring) what so ever afflictions or troubles he sendeth on us: that nothing be in us against his will: but that his will may be done in earth, as it is in heaven. (That we may strive so far as we may, to such perfect obedience).  
Therefore we must desire the Lords 
c Col. 1, 9 john 15, 4, 5▪ Phil. 2, 13. 2, Cor, 3, 4.  help to strengthen us, to overcome sin▪ and to deliver us from it. That we may thereby be able to please him in obeying his will.  
In the former petition, we desire that God will begin his kingdom in us, by ruling us with his holy spirit: and in this petition, we pray that we may have strength from God, to do his will as becometh us.  

d Esay 46, 10. Psal. 103, 21.  The will of God here signifieth: his commandments and decrees.  

e Rom. 9, 19, 20.  (The will of God, none is able to resist, nor may plead against his doings).  
The three foresaid petitions, belong only to the glory of God: and depend together. For the name of the Lord is not hallowed, except his kingdom come: and his kingdom doth not come; except sin and wickedness be removed, and his will be done.   

Give us this day our daily bread.  
Give us this day. etc. In this petition, under the name of 
a Gen. 3, 19 deut. 8, 3. psal. 37, 25, eze. 4, 16 & 5, 16. & 14, 13 mat. 4, 4. luke 4, 4.  bread; we pray for all such necessary things, which the use of our bodies (in this life) needeth: as food, raiment, health, peace, and such like. And so is the name of bread used, in the holy Scripture.  
Christ calleth the bread which we must desire of God, 
b Mat. 6, 11. 31, etc. luke 11 3, psal 34, 9, 16. pro. 30, 7, 8, 9  Daily bread: because he will have every of us every day: to desire daily, as much as may for every day, necessarily suffice us, in our vocation.  
And having the same: that therewith 
c 1, Tim. 6, ● to 11, heb. 13, ● iam, 4, 3.  we should be content. And this word Our bread: signifieth that portion that God hath assigned unto us: and therefore we call it ours.  
We must ask only; things necessary for our life: And to put ourselves wholly in the providence of God, to be nourished and maintained of him. 
d 1, Chro. 29, 11, 12. iam. 1. 17  And acknowledge all things we have, to be given us by him.  
So resting ourselves on God's providence, 
e 2. Thes. 3, 1● heb. 13, 5, 6.  and labouring diligently in our vocation: God will bless our labours, and give us those things which 
f jam. 4, 3▪ 1, iohu 5, 14.  shall be needful for us (to serve God with: and our neighbour) according to his will.  
Touching Gods providence, See more a● large before in the first Article of the Creed.  
We must ask the things which we shall need in this life, with this condition annexed 
g Deut. 6, ●6▪ mat. 4, 7, 1, cor. 10, 9  If it be thy will: For we must not prescribe unto God, what he shall give us: for that were to tempt God: which we are forbidden to do. But spiritual blessings, we must ask without this condition, for they are profitable for us: and may not any way hurt us.  
The 
h Pro. 30, 7. 8 9, Psa. 37. 16. 1. ●im. 6, 6, to 11.  abundance of riches may hurt us, if we have not Gods special grace to direct us, in the good spending of them: For the rich men are gods stewards, to dispose them. Therefore if they do not use riches as God commandeth: their sin is the greater by them.   

ANd forgive us our trespasses: as we forgive them that trespass against us.  
And forgive us our trespasses. etc. In 
John 14, 13, 14. & 16, 23, 24. 1. john 2, 12. & 5, 14.  this petition we pray: that our sins may be forgiven us, for Christ his sake.  
This petition teacheth us to acknowledge our sins, and as earnestly as we may, To desire of God forgiveness of them: trusting in his mercy, for the merits, death, and passion of Christ jesus our Saviour and redeemer.  
Concerning forgiveness of sins, See is more as large before in the tenth article of the Creed: and a● the end of the Creed in the Conclusion.  
As we forgive them. etc. Also these words, 
Matth. 6, 14, 15, and 5, 23. 24 44, luke 6. 36. ● jam. 2, 13, rom. 12, 19 col, 3, 13.  As we forgive them that trespass against us: doth admonish us, to forgive our neighbour his offences done to us. and that if we do not forgive our neighbour, but seek revenge: God will not forgive us.  
These words, As we forgine: doth not signify the degree and comparison between God and us▪ as if God should forgive so far and no more: then we do forgive.  
But these assureth us, that God remitteth our sins, as truly and certainly: as we forgive and remit our neighbour. And that if we do not forgive our neighbour, but seek revenge: God will no● forgive us.  
This provoketh us to faith and true repentance: and to forgive and love our neighbours. For we cannot pray in faith and true repentance, if we hate our neighbour.   

ANd lead us not into temptation: but deliver us from evil.  
And lead us not into temptation. In praying that we be not 
a Psal 125, 5, & 81, 12, rom. 1 24, 26. 2, thes. 2, 11, 12. esay, 63, 17. & 29, 10. 1, sam. 16, 14, iohn 14. 17. rome, 6. 12 2. cor. 4, 7, etc. 2. tim. 4, 18. 1, pet. 1, 5. & 5, 8, 92, pet, 2, 9  led into temptation, we desire that God will not withorawe his special grace from us: but defend and uphold us with the power of his holy spirit, that we may overcome all temptations; and thereby may be delivered from the consent, and doing of evil.  
When God 
b 1, Sam, 16, 14 1. pet. 5, 8, 9 gal. 6, 1. 1, cor, 7, 5. rom. 1, 24, 26. esay 63, 17.  withdraweth his special grace, in preserving and keeping us, by his holy spirit: Then God suffereth the devil, and our wicked inclinations to tempt us, and to work us afflictions and troubles: thereby to exercise our faith; or to chastise us for our sins. (For the Lord will 
c 2. Tim: 3, 12, reave. 3, 19 heb. 12, 6, etc. 1, thes. 3, 3, 29. 2, cor, 7, 10 10. pro, 30. 9  correct the offences of the godly in this world, by afflictions: else our flesh would be wanton, and forget God).  
Therefore we pray, That he lead us not into temptation; That we should be 
d 1, Cor. 10, 13  overcome of it, and so consent to the doing of evil: but that he will deliver us from evil.  
There are two sorts of temptations: The one is from God. The other is from the devil, the wicked, and our corrupt inclinations.  
The temptations whereby God tempteth us; is a 
e jam, 1, 2, 3. 12, & 5, 10, 13. 1, pet, 4, 12, etc. deut. 8, 2. 2, cro. 32, 31. rome, 5, 3● 5. 1, cor. 11, 10, 3●  trial and proof of our faith and obedience: that our faith, patience and constancy, may be manifested unto ourselves and unto men, to his glory and praise; when he delivereth us from that temptation and trial.  
So were 
f Gen. 22, 1, 2, 9 etc. & 29, 7 etc. job 1, 7, etc., & 2. 1, cro. 21. 1. etc.  the temptations of Abraham, joseph, job, David: and other holy men.  
The trial (or temptation) sent from God: is by afflictions and troubles (as aforesaid) 
g joh. 15, 5, 6,  which come on the godly, in that time that God withdraweth his special grace in preserving and keeping of them by his holy spirit. And then God 
h judg. 9, 25  suffereth the wicked, and our evil inclinations, to tempt us, and to work us afflictions and troubles: that we may resort 
(i) john 16, 20, 2, cor 4. 7, etc. rom. 8. 18 etc.  to his grace, and feel the presence of his strength in succouring of us. God not working these afflictions, (for he 
k jam. 1. 13, 14, 15.  tempteth none to evil) but only withdrawing his special grace for the time. For where 
l 1, Sam. 16, 24. heb. 3, 13. rome 8, 9 1, pet. 5, 8, 9  the spirit of Christ is absent: there will the wicked spirit be ready and present, to work our destruction.  
The 
m job 1. 7, to 13, & 2, mat. 8, 31. & 10, 29, 30  wicked spirits can do nothing unto the faithful, but what God shall suffer them, and give them leave. For the Lord will have regard that those his elect, shall not perish.  
So 
n jud. 9, 23. 1. King. 22. 22. 2. King. 17, 27. & 24, 3.  the wicked do execute the judgements of God.  
All things 
o Rom. 8. 28. Esa. 57, 1.  work for the best, to them that love God: for he knoweth what is best for us. Also temptations are profitable for us, when his mercy doth accompany them.  
We must not 
p Mat. 4. 7. Wisd. 1. 2.  seek for afflictions: for so we shall tempt God, and provoke his wrath. But those afflictions which be laid on the godly against their will: God in the end, when it pleaseth him, 
q 2. Pet, 2, 9, reave. 3, 10, 2▪ cor. 4. 7, etc. 1. Cor, 10, 13.  will deliver the faithful out of those temptations: and will suffer no more to be laid on them, Than he will give them strength to bear.  
The temptation whereby the devil, 
How the devil tempteth. jam. 1. 13, 14. 15 1. Pet. 5. 8, 9  the wicked, and our corrupt inclinations do tempt us; is every soliciting to sin: To the end we may be withdrawn from God, and so to perish.  
These are the diversities of temptations. 
The diversity of the temptations.  God tempteth, only by the withdrawing of his special grace, to exercise the faith of the godly, or to chasten them for their sins: holding them still in his mercy, that they shall not perish: thereby to make them to resort to his grace: and so to feel the presence of his strength in succouring them.  
But the devil tempteth; to withdraw 
1. Pet. 5, 8. 9  us from God: and enticeth and provoketh us to do evil and wickedness, and so to forsake God: that we might be destroyed and damned.   

But deliver us from evil.  
But deliver us from evil. In this we pray, That when temptations shall assault us, and provoke us to do evil: that God 
john 17. 15.  would deliver us from all evil, present and to come. And that he will suffer no evil to hurt us: but that all things may be unto our salvation.  
We shall be led into temptations: Therefore we pray that we may not be 
2. Tim. 3, 12. 1, Pet. 5, 8, 9 1, Cor. 10. 13.  overcome of them▪ and so to be withdrawn from God (but that we may be delivered from evil).   

FOr thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory for ever, Amen.  
For thine is the kingdom, etc. This clause serveth to confirm our faith: That 
1, Chr. 29, 10, 11 12 Psal. 14 5, 13. 1. Tim. 1, 17. Reue, 5, 13. 1, Pet. 5, 11. Ephe. 3, 21. Col. 3. 17.  God is able to give us those things which we desire. For the kingdom, and all power and glory, is his: therefore we trust in his power, mercy and goodness. Unto this our God be all praise, glory, honour, power and thanks (by jesus Christ our Lord) for evermore.  
Amen. This word (Amen) signifieth: That we wish and desire, that it be so done, (or so be it).   

The effect of this prayer.  
In the first petition, the Lord commandeth us to desire the true knowledge and worship of God: In the second, That God would govern us with his spirit: and so continually preserve and confirm us, in this knowledge. In the third: That every of us (by the help of his holy spirit and government) may do and fulfil our duty in our vocation: that we may do nothing against his will. In the fourth: That God would give us corporal blessings; whereby every of us may do his duty. In the fift: That he would give us spiritual blessings, in forgiving us our sins. In the sixth (and last) That we may be upholden by his grace: that thereby we may be delivered from all evil. And that so we may be able to hollow, praise and glorify his name, through Christ our Lord and Saviour.  
Before hath been declared, three parts of Religion: faith? the law? and prayer: now followeth the last part, which is Sacraments.    

Of Sacraments.  
THe Sacraments which 
Mat. 28. 19 20. Mark. 16, 16. Luk. 22. 19 20.  are to be used of us Christians: are only those which our saviour Christ did institute, and command us to use. Which are only two: Baptism and the Lords Supper (which we commonly call the holy Communion).  
These two Sacraments, Baptism, and the holy Communion, are holy signs: ordained 
Gen. 17. 11. Rom. 4. 11. Exod. 12. 14.  to be assured tokens and testimonies to me (and all the faithful) of the mercy of God, and forgiveness of sins; for the merits, death and passion, of Christ jesus my saviour. And with those holy Sacraments, I receive such grace and virtue from Christ: the which my tongue cannot express. And the holy Ghost by them, doth move my heart to believe.  
A Sacrament is a testimony of God's 
A Sacrament what it is.  favour towards us: confirmed by an outward sign. Or a visible sign; of invisible grace▪  
There are three things in a Sacrament. The first is the visible sign (as in Baptism, water: and in the holy Communion, bread and wine): The second is, the words of the Lords ordinance. And the third is, The thing signified by them. The thing signified is Christ: for he is the substance of all Sacraments, and they do promise nothing without him: For by Christ is the mercy of God and salvation given unto us.  
Our Saviour Christ for the strengthening of our faith, hath ordained the preaching of the Gospel. And for the further increasing and confirming of our faith: hath instituted and left to be used of us for ever (so long as we are in this world) the two Sacraments (aforesaid) Baptism, and the holy Communion: to be testimonies of his grace and salvation.  
These are called the Sacraments of the new Testament, because Christ did institute them; and left them to be used of all Christians. And none other are to be used of us as Sacraments, but those only.  
The use of our Sacraments, are; to be 
Why the Sacraments were ordained.  signs and testimonies of the eternal covenant of remission of sins (or promise of salvation) which God hath made to the faithful in Christ. And also serve to confirm our faith (for that they set before our eyes the good will of our heavenly father) and lead us unto Christ; to seek our salvation only in, and by him. And further, by receiving them, we testify our profession before men: that we are Christians; not Infidels. 
Acts 10, 47.  And by them we bind ourselves to God to follow godliness (in faith and 
Rom. 6, 3, 4. Ephe: 4, 3, to 7.  charity) and yield unto God obedience, praise and thanks for our redemprion. And in giving us these visible signs: God testifieth his benefits towards us.  
The Sacraments before Christ: 
Gen. 17, 4, 7, 10 21. 1, Cor. 10, 1, 2, 3, 4.  testified that Christ should come (for without Christ none was, nor never shall be saved). And the Sacraments which Christ hath left us; testify that Christ is 
Mat. 28, 19, 20, 1, Cor. ●1, 26.  come: and are to us signs of the covenant of salvation (as aforesaid).  
Christ teacheth and instructeth us with his word: then strengtheneth our faith with sacraments: and by his holy spirit he openeth our hearts to receive the word and sacraments (which otherwise would nothing move our inward parts). So without the work of the holy Ghost the sacraments do nothing at all profit us. It is the spirit of God which is the author of the increase of our faith▪ The office of the sacraments, 
The office of the Sacraments  is to set forth Christ unto us: and in him the treasures of heavenly grace. And to confirm our faith, in setting before our eyes the good will of our heavenly father. And by the healthful working of the holy Ghost the faithful do receive with the sacraments; such grace and virtue from Christ our saviour: the which we are not able to express▪ And so that 
Note.  most learned man master Caluin writeth in his book of institutions. If any man ask me saith M Caluin) what manner of presence of Christ is in the Lord's supper: I will not be ashamed to confess, that it is a higher secret then that it can be either comprehended with my wit, or uttered with my words. And to speak it more plainly, I rather feel it, than I can understand it. Therefore I do here embrace the truth of God, wherein I may safely rest. With the holy sacraments Christ with his spirit descendeth to the faithful. that he may truly quicken their souls: 
Gal. 2. 20. Ephe. 3. 17. 2. Cor. 13. 5. 1. Cor. 6. 15, 17. 19 & 12. 13. Rom 8▪ 9 & 12, 5. 1. Cor. 10. 17. Ephe. 5. 30.  and dwell in them, and they in him? and they united to him, and made members of his body▪ he being their head? and also members one of another by the wonderful working of the holy Ghost. This secret uniting of Christ with the godly, is by nature impossible to be comprehended.  
For our instruction herein, behold 
Note.  the Sùnne shining forth his beams on the earth? how it is one thing in the firmament: yet all the world, and every thing; is nourished and comforted with the light and heat thereof. Much more (and more than may be expressed with our tongues, or conceived in our minds) doth the extending beams of the spirit of Christ descend to the faithful, to quicken, comfort and defend them: with the grace, virtue and power, that cometh from the body of our saviour Christ jesus: whereby they hate the devil and sin, and overcome them.  
Albeit the faithful receive the benefits 
john 3. 18. 1. Pet. 3. 21. Acts 8. 13. 18. 20. 21. joh. 1, 33 Rom 2. 29. 1. Cor. 10. 4, 5.  aforesaid with the holy Sacraments: yet there is no such secret power knit and fastened to the Sacraments, that they may of themselves, give us the graces of the holy ghost.  
The Sacraments do not profit us, unless the holy ghost join with them: for it is the holy ghost, that increaseth and strengtheneth our faith, and maketh the Sacraments to bring forth fruit in us. We do not deny, but Christ himself, 
Matth. 28. 20.  with the power of his spirit is present at the administration of the holy Sacraments: and the grace of God is there truly present to our faith, when we receive them. Nevertheless, the inward grace of the spirit, is severed from the outward ministery. And the Sacraments do not profit, but being received by faith.  
All that are baptized have not the spirit of Christ. Simon Magus▪ was baptized 
Acts 8. 13. 18, to 25.  (by Philip the Apostle) but had not the grace of the holy ghost: he confessed the truth, yet was not regenerate by the holy ghost. So Baptism and the Lords supper, may be received without the holy ghost: Albeit God inwardly worketh by the holy ghost? that which the Sacraments testify.  
He that despiseth the holy sacraments, and willingly doth forbear the 
Gen. 17, 13, 14. Luke 14, 24. Mar. 8, 38.  use of them, as though he needed them not: he is not to be accounted any of God's people. And also thereby he refuseth the grace of Christ. But he that receiveth 
john 3, 16. & 17, 20, etc.  them in faith and repentance: unto him the holy Sacraments seal and confirm most assuredly, the promise of 
1. john 2, 3, Rom. 3, 25. & 5 9, 2. cor. 5, 21. Gal 3, 1●. heb. 9, 14. & 10, 10. Col 1, 14.  grace, and forgiveness of sins: and that he shall be partaker of Christ and his benefits, and dwell with him in heaven for ever.  

Of Baptism.  
Baptism is a holy sign, and an assured 
Mark, 16, 16. Tit. 3, 5. Gal 3, 27. 1. Cor. 12, 13.  token to me: that my sins are forgiven me for Christ his sake: and that I am received into the holy Church, as a member of the same: and united unto Christ, by the special working of the holy Ghost.  
Baptism hath the promise of forgiveness 
Matt. 28, 19 Mark, 16, 16. Rom. 6, 3. Tit. 3, 5. 1. Pet 3, 21.  of sins and salvation, annexed to it: that every one which believeth and is baptized, shall be saved. And in Baptism we are renewed by the holy Ghost: whereby our evil inclinations are changed into good, that we have thereby an hatred of sin.  
In Baptism the offence and punishment 
Gal. 3, 27. Ephe. 5, 26. Tit. 3, 5. 1. Pet. 3, 21.  of our sin is taken away. Nevertheless, the corruption or inclination to sin, remaineth in us: which maketh every one of us subject to sin, and always, to need the mercy of God, and 
1. john 1, 8, 9, 10  forgiveness of sins.  
Baptism is a ceremony, or outward 
What Baptism is: and wherefore it was ordained.  sign, instituted by Christ: being washed with water in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Ghost. Whereby Christ testifieth 
1. john 1, 7. Ephe. 5. 26.  to us, that we are cleansed from our sins by his blood. And Baptism is also a solemn sign of our receiving into the holy Church: and the mark whereby Christians are known, from Infidels. Also it is the Sacrament 
Acts 2, 38.  of Christian profession: for by my receiving of Baptism, I do profess 
2. Cor. 5, 17. Rom. 6, 3, 4.  to live a Christian: & to believe & trust for my salvation (& all things else which I shall need) only, in the name of the father, the son, and the holy ghost (three persons and one true and everlasting God). And I do thereby solemnly bind myself to Christ, to keep his commandments (to my power) and to believe and trust in his merits, death and passion, for my salvation. And so by 
Acts 22. 16. & 15 9 Mar. 16▪. 16. Tit. 3. 5.  faith in Christ, I am sanctified by the spirit: unto eternal life.  
The visible sign in Baptism, is water, with which the person baptized is washed.  
The spiritual and invisible grace is: 
1. Cor. 6, 1 1. Tit. 3. 5.  forgiveness of sins, and the renewing by the holy ghost. After our Baptism, Christ with his grace, by the working of the holy ghost? doth regenerate, and frame the faithful, to newness of life, by faith and repentance (so long as they live here in this world) whereby they hate sin and the devil: and in the end overcome them.  
To be baptized in the name of the father, the son▪ and the holy ghost: signifieth into the Religion, profession and grace? of the father, the son, and the holy ghost Baptism is the solemn receiving of us into the holy Church, and into God's favour▪ therefore every of us are but once baptized in our whole life.  
Although our baptism do require 
Baptism of infants.  faith and repentance: yet the Baptism of infants doth very well agree with the institution of Christ, and the nature of the sign. For the signs consist not in the outward ceremonies: but principally 
Acts 2. 39 Gal. 3, 7. 29. Gen. 17, 7. 1. Cor. 12. 13.  depend upon the promise of salvation, which belong also to the children of the faithful: and we and our children by baptism enter into the profession of God; that we may be reckoned his people. Also Baptism hath the same office with us, as Circumcision had with the jews. (And God commanded the jews to circumcise their infants). Infants 
Mat. 19, 14. 15. mar. 10. 14. 15. 16. Gal. 3. 29.  are partakers of Christ, and heirs by promise: Therefore are not to be debarred from baptism.  
The children of Christians are accounted holy: although they be the 
1. Cor, 7, 14.  issue, but of one faithful parent. Therefore the child of a Christian may be baptized. The Prophet jeremy, and saint john Baptist, were sanctified in 
jere. 1, 5. Luke 1, 15.  their mother's wombs: whereby plainly appeareth, salvation is according to God's election: albeit the infant were 
Tit. 3. 5. 2, Thes. 2. 13  never baptized. God hath chosen us before the foundation of the world. So then salvation is not in him that willeth, 
Ephe. 1. 4. Rom. 9, 16,  nor in him that runneth: but in God that showeth mercy.   

Of the holy Communion.  
THe holy Communion I receive in remembrance, 
Luke 22. 19, 20 1. Cor. 11, 24. 25 26. Rom. 4, 25.  that Christ died for my sins: and rose again to give me (and all the faithful) eternal life. And in this holy Sacrament (receiving the same in true faith and repentance) I receive (by the 
1. Cor. 13, 2, 3.  working of the holy Ghost) grace and virtue from heaven: from the very body and blood of our Saviour jesus Christ (for out 
1. Cor. 10, 3, 4, 16, 17. gal. 2, 20 john 6, 51, etc.  of the substance of his flesh, he giveth life to my soul) and the holy Ghost doth thereby nourish my heart to believe faithfully in Christ his death and merits for my salvation: and dwelleth in me; and uniteth me unto Christ. And also maketh me 
1. Cor. 6, 15, 17 19 2, Cor. 13. 5. Rom. 8. 9  partaker of Christ his benefits: And after this life, to have eternal in heaven with Christ jesus my Saviour.  
In this holy Sacrament we are made 
1. Cor. 10. 17. Rom. 12, 5.  members of Christ, and united together: by his holy Spirit dwelling in us. The 
Ephe. 5, 30, 32.  manner of Christ his presence, and of our uniting, and how we eat Christ and drink his blood; is a great secret: and more than my tongue can express, or any man's mind able to conceive.  
When we receive this holy Sacrament: 
Col. 3, 1.  we must (as devoutly as we can) lift up our minds into heaven, where Christ is: And by our faith, receive 
Gal. 2 20. Ephe. 3, 17. john 3, 16, & 5 24. ephe. 2, 8, & 3, 17. acts 10, 43 & 26, 18, & 15, 9 gal. 5, 6. Heb, 11, 6.  grace and virtue from his very body. By our true and lively faith, we are made partakers of Christ, and united to him, by his spirit dwelling in us: and do obtain remission of our sins, and salvation.  
At the receiving of this holy Sacrament 
Matth 28, 20. john 17▪ 22, 23. 2. Cor. 13. 5. Rom. 12, 5.  Christ is present (by the working of his holy spirit): and doth make us one with him; and members one of another.  
And we be partakers of the godly nature: 
2. Pet. 1, 4.  in that we flee the corruption, which is in this world through lust.  
Every one which receiveth this holy Sacrament 
1, Cor, 13, 2, 3.  worthily (in true faith, repentance 
1. Cor. 10. 3. 4. john 6. 54. to 57, 63 2. cor. 13 5. 1. cor. 6. 15, 17 19 Rom 8. 9 & 12, 5. ephe. 5, 30 1. Cor. 10, 17.  and charity) do then receive the body of Christ (working by his spirit) and forgiveness of all their sins.  
Christ then dwelleth in them, and they in him: and are united to him, and made members of his body, and also members one of another: by the secret and marvelous working of the holy Ghost.  
Christ doth out of the substance of 
Gal. 2. 20. Rom. 8. 9 10. 11  his flesh, give life unto our souls. And we do live, by his holy spirit and virtue abiding in us. And by that virtue and power we do hate sin, and the devil, and over come them.  
Thus are the faithful f●d with Christ 
john 14, 23. 1. john 3, 24, & 4. 13. Ephe. 3, 17. 2. Cor. 1, 22. Rom. 8. 11.  his body, and do live by his holy spirit and virtue abiding in them. And thereby their faith is nourished and strengthened: and their souls fed with this spiritual food (in Christ) unto eternal life. This is our communion with Christ: and the eating of his body, and the drinking of his blood. Thus by our true faith, and the working of the holy ghost, we are made his members and members one of another; & so one body in Christ: he being our head, from whom we all, 
Rom. 12. 5. Col. 1, 18, to 2●  do draw of his fullness. So we eat Christ in such sort; as he abideth in us.  
The manner of the receiving of this grace and virtue; and the incorporating 
Ephe. 5, 30, 32.  of the faithful into Christ, is a great secret: and more than our tongues can express, or our minds able to conceive.  
This holy Sacrament (which some call the lords supper: others, the holy Communion of the body and blood of our Lord and saviour jesus Christ, and commonly the holy Communion). Christ did institute (and ordain) at his 
Mat. 26, to 31. Mar. 14, 22. to 26. Luke 22, 19, 20  last supper with his disciples. Which institution saint Paul expoundeth and declareth in these words following.  
I have received of the Lord that 
1. Cor. 11, 23, to 30.  which I also have delivered unto you. That the Lord jesus in the night he was betrayed, took bread: and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said. Take, eat, this is my body, which is broken for you: this do ye in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying: This cup is the new testament in my blood: This do as often as ye drink it in remembrance of me. For as often as ye shall eat this bread, and drink this cup: ye show the lords death till he come. Let a man therefore examine himself, and so let him eat of this bread, and drink of this cup. For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh his own damnation: because he discerneth not the Lords body.  
Further, Saint Paul sayeth, The 
●. Cor. 10, 16, 17  cup of blessing which we bless: is it not the Communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break: is it not the communion of the body of Christ? For we that are many, are one bread, and one body: because we all ar● partakers of one bread.  
Note that as the bread is Christ's body: So is the cup the new Testament. The new Testament is the promise of salvation made to all believers in Christ. Therefore the eating of Christ's body is spiritual, and so saith Saint Paul. 1. Cor. 10, 1, 2, 3, 4.  
This form & order of the Lords Supper we ought to hold, & wholly to keep: for the remembrance of his death and benefits, till he come again at the end of the world to judgement.  

THis holy sacrament, is a distributing 
The holy Sacrament what it is: & wherefore ordained.  of sanctified bread and wine in the assembly of the faithful (according to the commandment of Christ): To testify that he hath delivered his body to death, and shed his blood, for our redemption.  
The visible signs of the Lords supper are bread & wine. The things signified, is the breaking of Christ's body (by the separation of his soul from his body) and the shedding of his blood: for our redemption. And also our union with christ: that Christ maketh the faithful partakers of his body & blood, as surely and verily as they receive the sanctified bread and wine. And that the remembrance thereof with praise and thanks unto Christ for the same; is unto our souls 
Rom. 8, 11.  spiritual meat: and nourishment and strengthening unto our faith. So the invisible grace in this Sacrament is Christ himself.  
This holy Sacrament was instituted & 
1. Cor. 11. ●6. Suke 22, 19  appointed to be done of all the faithful, in remembrance of Christ his death, and the benefits we receive thereby. And that we should publicly declare and confess (till he come again to judge) that all our trust for eternal life and salvation; is in his death and merits.  
Also this holy Sacrament is appointed 
Heb. 13. 15. 1. Cor. 10, 31. Ephe. 5, 20. Col. 3, 17.  to be a ceremony of praise & thanksgiving. And that in celebrating it in our assemblies, we do with praise and continual thanks, glorify Christ: and give him thanks for his death and passion.  
Further, it is a token, of the union we 
1. Cor. 10, 17. Ephe 4, 4, 5, 6. Rom. 12, 5.  have with Christ: and is the bond of love amongst us Christians. For we that are many, are one body in Christ, united together by the power of the holy ghost; Christ being our head, and we his members.  
And also the receiving of this holy 
1. Cor. 11, 26. 1, Cor. 10, 17. Ephe. 4. 3, to 8. Col. 3, 17. 1. Thes. 5, 18.  Sacrament, is a public confession of our faith: and a solemn binding of ourselves, to lead a Christian life in faith and charity (with continual praise and thanks to Christ for our redemption).   

THe wicked do not eat the body of 
1. Cor. 10, 21. john 15, 1, to 8.  Christ: for Christ doth not dwell in them. And in whom Christ doth not abide▪ without doubt is not partaker of 
Rom. 8, 9 mat. 5, 23, 24  Christ his body, nor any member of him albeit he eat the sanctified bread and wine: which is the sign of his body and blood). He that eateth Christ; dwelleth in Christ: and Christ in him.  
(The wicked which are known: are to 
john 6, 56. 1. Cor. 5, 9, etc. Mat. 18, 17. 1. Cor. 10, 21.  be excluded from this holy Sacrament, until they show their true saith, by godly repentance).   

THerefore they which come to this 
1. Cor. 11, 28. 2, Cor. 13, 5.  holy Supper: must examine & prove themselves if they have faith and repentance, and do faithfully believe, that they are delivered from damnation; by the only mercy of God: for the merits death and passion of Christ jesus our saviour. And must desire to profit and go forward in godliness and newness of life. And so to show forth the 
Mat. 5, 23, ●4. 2, Cor. 7, 10. 1. Cor. 13, 2, 3. Gal. 5, 6.  death of the Lord▪ in faith and repentance, by their godly life, being hearty sorry for their sins: and to be in charity with all men.  
He that saith he believeth, and do 
●. john 4, 20. ●. Tim. 3, 5. Tit. 1, 16.  not show it, in his life and doings; is a liar: and by his evil doings he denieth the power of godliness. Such persons profess they know God: but by their evil works they deny him: and unto every good work reprobate. Saint Paul commandeth us to withdraw ourselves 
2. Thes. 3, 6. 14. 1. Cor. 5. Rom. 16, 17. 2. Pet. 2. 20. 21. 22. Mat. 12, 45. reve. 2. 5. and 3, 16.  from such, and have no company with them that they may be ashamed. That they and every of them may remember from whence they are fallen, and repent.  
In baptism we are received into the church: therefore this is but once to be done in all our life. The Lord's supper is a confirming of our faith, & feeding of our souls, & must be often done: to declare the Lords death (as aforesaid)▪ and is to be done not to one alone, but in the assembly of the faithful when they meet● 
1. Cor. 10, 17. and 11. 26.  together.  
He that hath true faith is fed with Christ: to be saved body and soul unto eternal life. To whom be all praise, honour, glory, power and thanks for ever.  
Amen.     

The conclusion and sum of this Book.  
THose things which are before written, 
Of the holy Trinity: and God's providence.  consisteth briefly in this: That the Almighty God, and his fullness (which is, the Almighty power, that made Heaven and earth) That the same God dwelleth and abideth bodily in Christ jesus. And that this holy Spirit (the Almighty power) which proceedeth from Christ: defendeth and keepeth us, from the power of Satan: and preserveth all the faithful to everlasting life.  
john 1. Colos. 1, 22, etc. 2, Cor. 5, 18, 19 john 14, 15, etc. Ephes. 2. 18. Rom. 8, 9 1. Cor. 6, 19 Phil. 2, 13. Acts 17, 28. Psal. 34. 7. ●. Pet. 1, 3, 4, 5.  
Also that we believe to be saved only 
Of faith.  by the mercy of God: for the merits, death and passion of Christ jesus our Saviour. And that therefore God will hear our prayers, be merciful unto us, and forgive us our sins. And after our lives here ended (at the time appointed for the Resurrection) Christ will raise these our vile bodies, out of the dust: joining again to them our souls: and will then make the bodies of the faithful, like unto his glorious body: to live in heaven with him for ever.  
1. Cor. 5. 18, 19, 21. Rom. 5, 10, 19 1, john 5, 13. 14. 1, Cor. 15, 22. Col. 1, 13, 14. 1, Thes. 5, 9, 10. 1. cor. 1, 30. Phil. 3, 20, 21. 2. Thes. 3, 14, etc. Luke 20, 35, 36. john 11, 25, 26. 1, Cor. 15, 33. john 20, 31.  
Further, That the holy Sacraments 
Of Sacraments.  of Baptism and the Lords Supper, are holy signs: ordained to be assured tokens to all the faithful; of the mercy of God, by Christ. And that we do receive with them, by the working of the holy Ghost; such good benefits and graces from Christ jesus: the which our tongues cannot express.  
Matth, 28, 19, 20. Luke 22, 19, 20. 1. Cor. 10, 16. 17. john 6, 63. Gal. 2, 20. Rom. 8, 9 Tit. 3, 4, to 8. 2, Pet. 1, 3, 4, 5.  
And also, That whosoever hath this 
Of the life of a Chistian.  assured faith; shall be saved. And that he which hath this faith, will love Christ his Saviour: and will have a continual fervent and earnest desire to keep his commandments: And having sufficient to maintain his family (for that he which doth not provide for them, hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel) will also to his power: comfort, help and relieve with his goods, his needy neighbours and brethren in Christ. And (continually strive with himself against his wicked nature) to do unto others: as he would they should do unto him.  
john 17, 3 and 14, 15, etc. 1. john 3, 23, 24. Rom. 7, 14, etc. and 6, 12, 16, and 8, 1, 2. 1. Tim. 5, 8, 1, john 4, 20. 21. jam. 2, 17, 26, Mat. 7. 12.  
So the whole life of a Christian is: to believe and trust in Christ for salvation, (and all things else) loving him above all things. And to receive the holy Sacraments; and love one another: as Christ hath commanded. 1. john 3, 23, 24. Gal. 5. 6. 14.  

Eschew evil: and do good.  
What Christ hath commanded, that we should do: what he hath forbidden, that should we not do.  
The sum of the holy scriptures is the Law and the Gospel. The Law teaching us what we ought to do. And the Gospel showeth us the promises of God in Christ: and teacheth us faith and charity.  
The whole duty of man is: fear 
Eccles. 12. 13. Pro. 8, 8. 13.  God, and keep his commandments. (The fear of the Lord, is to hate evil). And the duty of a christian is, to know what Christ hath taught: and to do thereafter (and fulfil it) to his power. Love Christ above all: and thy neighbour as thyself: this is the sum of christianity.  
The Lord for his mercy, direct us ever in his truth: and that directly, and only, we may all seek God's glory. Now unto the king everlasting, immortal, invisible, unto God only wise: be honour 
1. Tim. 1. 17.  and glory for ever and ever.  
Amen.   

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Daily lessons to be observed of every Christian.  
1 EVery morning and evening, and at thy meals: pray unto God, and give him thanks for his benefits, and be sorry for thy sins. And always when thou art tempted to evil, then think on God's commandment concerning that matter: and the godly fear to break that commandment, will overcome that temptation. For the remembrance of God putteth away evil.  
2 Begin nothing before thou know, how to finish the same: and consider well of the end that may come thereof. Trust not to much to thine own wit.  
3 Rule thy tongue, that it run not before thy wit: but let thy mind rule thy tongue. (First think and then speak: for words spoken have power over the speaker). Affirm nothing before thou know the truth: nor believe any thing rashly. Refrain from foul language.  
4 If thou will correct any man, do it with gentleness. Be gentle in thy behaviour, and familiar in thy communication.  
5 Promise with good consideration, (knowing first how to perform it) & when thou hast promised, perform it faithfully. Requite benefits, for it is due to render deserved thanks.  
6 Use no familiarity with any vicious person: and beware of liars and flatterers.  
7 When thou wilt ask counsel: ask it of him that governs himself honestly. And make no furious man, drunkard, nor vicious person of thy counsel.  
8 Do not that thyself, which thou dispraysest in another.  
9 Eschew idleness: and be not ignorant in those things, which is a shame to thee, not to know. Use diligence, and do not that to morrow, which thou mayest (well and lawfully) do the same day.  
10 It is more surer for thee to pardon, then to revenge: for every revenge ministereth occasions of further cruelty. Therefore seek to live in peace with all men: and meddle not with those matters which pertain not to thee. Be slow to wrath, hate cruelty, and in thy fury subdue thine affections. Be not hasty, nor wrathful: for those be the conditions of a fool. (Hastiness causeth repentance: and frowardness hindrance.)  
11 Use measure in all things: for temperance calleth a man back from all evil affections. Temperate sparing, is good gaining (for small expenses often used, consume great substance).  
12 Remember what thou art: and what thou shalt be. and think nothing profitable, which is not honest and godly. Live honestly, hurt no man, and give to every man his due. Eschew evil and do good, and God will bless thee.  
Give glory, praise and thanks: unto Christ our Saviour. So be it.   

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