A right Christian Treatise, entitled S. AUGUSTINE'S PRAYERS: Published in more ample sort than yet it hath been in the English tongue; purged from divers superstitious points; and adorned with manifold places of the S. Scripture, by THOMAS ROGERS. Whereunto is annexed Saint AUGUSTINE'S PSALTER: Translated and quoted by the same T. R.  1. Thes. 5, 17. RRAIE CONTINVALIE. 
Imprinted at London, by Henry Denham, dwelling in Paternoster Row, at the sign of the Star. 1581.  
Cum privilegio Regiae Maiestati●.   

To the Christian Reader. S.  
IN this place both to satisfy thee, beloved, and that thou also the better mayst, if it please thee, answer mine adversaries, I think it my part to show the reasons of my translating, correcting, and adorning this book. For some perhaps, to translate that which is once done already, will think it vanity; to amend that which no godly man would ever enterprise to correct, will judge it presumption; and to adorn that which was, though often imprinted, yet never so putforth, will deem it curiosity. And so I shall be counted vane for my translating; overbold for my correcting; and very curious for my quoting this book. It stands me therefore upon to show the causes of doing what I have done; wherein I will be the more brief, because elsewhere 
a In the Epistle dedicatory before S. Augustine's Private talk with God: and also in the second Epistle before the Imitation of Christ.  I have somewhat touched these general points, and what there I have spoken hath apt relation unto this place.  
And first for my translating (to overpass in silence the well acceptation of S. Augustine's Private talk with God, 
Causes why this book was translated, being in English before.  by the godly zealous, for whose sake I did bestow my pains; and the approbation of the same by the Honourable of famous memory master Secretary Wilson, for whose judgement sake chiefly, which I knew was very learned and sound, I choase him to be Patron thereof: sufficient causes both to encourage me to go forward, and to clear me from all suspicion either of vanity, presumption, or curiosity for doing as I have done) I say, the rather I put this book into English, for that I saw the other, before in our vulgar tongue (whosoever was the translator of the same, or what copy soever the Printer followed) was very unperfect; as by comparing this my translation with the other in English, and both with the Latin copy, may easily appear. And therefore that neither the adversary might have just occasion to carp; nor the godly to complain henceforth that it is not perfected, I thought good faithfulie to translate the same. Furthermore were nothing at all, as more than half was leftout, yet good cause I had to translate it, both because of the errors therein contained, which were necessarily to be corrected; and of the manifold sentences of holy scripture comprehended therein, which were needful to be quoted. So that, both that the godly might not be either infected, or offended by the one; and that many might be alured to read, and in reading confirmed by the other, I took the translation thereof upon me, for otherwise neither could the faults be rightly amended, nor the places duly applied.  
Secundarilie, 
Causes of correcting this book.  my correcting of this book, I have hope no good man will mislike. For I did it not rashly of presumption, but with the testimony of a good conscience; with the warrant of God his word; and after the example too of such, who for doing the like are not dispraised. For if the Spirit of God command us, To try every Spirit 
b 1. john. 4, ● ; to try all things, and to keep that which is good 
c 1. Thes. 5. verse. 21. ; to do all things unto edification 
d 1. Cor. 14. verse. 26. , not unto the destruction of souls; &, if both those noble & good men of Berea did examine the doctrine even of the Apostles themselves 
e Act. 17, 10. 11. ; and divers godly men in our age have tried, and purged the writings of other men, & that to the great benefit of the Church, and their own commendation: I trust I am not blame worthy for trying, and for choosing that which good is, and refusing that which either might infect, or be offensive to the godly, but should do very ill, both against God, against man, and against my conscience too, if I did not so, having both so holy a commander to obey, and so worthy examples to imitate. Again, by the censure even of any indifferent judge, I may with as good, and better authority either quite-omit, or christianly convert that which il is unto good purpose, than some evil disposed persons either altogether leave-out, or wickedly change that which good is to the engraffing of ill opinions; as did both Io. Baptist a Ficklerus a Papist in his handling that book entitled, De iure Magistratus in Subditos; and also johan. de Alice another Papist in corrupting the holy Psalms of David, and applying them most sacrilegiously unto the virgin Marie. And thus briefly for my correction in general.  
Now furthermore would be showed particularly what I have corrected; 
What things corrected.  how I have corrected the same; and why. The places which I have corrected, be either manifestly erroneous; or escapes unwittingly, for so charity and circumstances will me to judge, committed.  
Of the former sort be prayers which tend either to make works meritorious, 
Faults manifestly erroneous.  as where among other things petition is made by the Auctor, that he may Amando mala sua red●nere 
f Med. cap. 1 ; and have tears granted, Quae peccatorum possint dissoluere vincula 
g Medit. cap. 40. : or to make Saints intercessors for us, as doth this prayer unto the House of God, Tu d●c, tu roga Deum, ut dignum me faciat participatione gloriae tuae 
h Medit. cap. 20. ; again unto the same House of God, Ad●u●ent me merita tua, subveniant pravitati meae sanctae & purissimae orationes tuae, quae inefficaces apud Deum nullatenus esse possint 
i Medit. cap. 20. ; so doth this, Da mihi effectum petitionis, & desiderij mei intercedente, & orante, & impetrante gloriosa virgine, genetrice tua Maria, Domina mea, cum omnibus sanctis 
k Med. cap. 35. & ca 36. ; and this, Da mihi gratiam lachrimarum, etc. propter merita, & orationes corum, qui tibi placuerunt, & devotissimè s●ruierunt 
l Medit. cap. 36. ; and this especially, Exa●di nos Trinitas sancta, & conserua ab omni malo, etc. per orationes Patriarcharum, per merita Prophetarum, per suffragia Apostolorum, per constantiam Martyrum, per fidem Consessorum, per cast●tatem Virginum, & per intercessionem omnium Sanctorum, qui tibi placuerunt ab mitio mundi 
m Medit. cap. 40. : or prayers finally either unto the dead, as is both the whole 24. Chapter after the Latin copy; and these also in another place 
n Medit. cap. 40. , Sancta, & immaculata virgo, Dei genetrix, Maria, & Mater Domini nostri jesu Christi, interuenire pro me digneris apud illum cuius meruisti effici templum. S. Michaël, S. Gabriel, S. Raphaël, S. chori Angelorum, Archangelorum, Patriarcharum, atque Prophetarum, etc. vos rogare praesumo, ut pro me culpabili ipsi Deo supplicare dignemini, quatenus de faucibus Diaboli, & de morte perpetua merear liberari: or prayers for the dead, as this is, Praesta Domine, etc. defunctis fidelibus requiem sempiternam 
o Medit. cap. 40. , Again 
p Medit. cap. 40. , Omnibus etiam Christianis defunctis adiutorium praestare digneris, & defunctis fidelibus absolutionem, & requiem sempiternam per aeterna saecula.  
Of the later sort be these especialie, 
Seapes unwittingly committed.  and such like words in one chapter 
q Medit. cap. 6. , Respice clementissime Rex, qui patitur, & reminiscere benignus pro quo patitur, etc. Candet nudum pectus, rubet cruentum latus, tensa arent vescera etc. and these, and such like in another 
r Medit. cap. 7. , Ego iniquè egi, tu poena mulctaris, ego crimen edidi, tu torturae subijceris; ego superb●ui, tu humiliaris; ego tumui, tu attenu●ris, etc. Such is the whole 19 Chap. in a manner after the Latin copy, and finally, so be these, and such like, (for to recite all the words, I think it not convenient) in another 
s Medit. cap. 41. , Hei mihi, quia videre non potui Dominum angelorum, humiliatum ad conversationem hominum, etc. utinam cum felice joseph Dominum meum de cruse deposuissem, aromatibus condijssem, in sepulchro collocassem, etc.  
In which my correction, I have had special care to leave as little out as might be, 
Manner of correcting this Book.  and therefore did I think it better to change unto good purpose that which is contrary unto the Christian faith, where aptly I could so do, than quite to omit whatsoever was amiss. In which respect I have changed the 24. Chapter after the Latin copy in my traslation, the 23. which is a prayer unto Saints, as also these words, Propter merita, & orationes, &c. 
t Medit. cap. 36. , and applied them unto Christ. The other errors I have quite left out. Likewise among the 'scapes, some things I have omitted, and some things I have changed. I have omitted the whole 19 Chap. in the Latin copy, which is the cause I have one Chapter less in my translation, than is in the Latin: and also these words, and the rest tending to the like effect 
u Medit. cap. 41. , Hei mihi quia videre non potui Dominum angelorum, humiliatum ad conversationem hominum, etc. utinam cum felice joseph Dominum meum de cruce deposuissem, aromatibus codijssem, in sepulchro collocassem, etc. That which I have altered, are the rest specified afore: the only difference between the Latin copy and mine in those places is, for that I turn the present tense into the preterperfect tense, which agreeth to the truth.  
It remaineth now that I do yield the reasons why I have corrected these faults. 
Special reasons of correcting the errors and 'scapes in this book.  And first for the errors: the chiefest causes of my correcting them was, for that they be contrary to Scripture, and might both infect the simple, and cool the zeal even of the strong; but another was, because I saw many places in this book did overthrow them quite. As first the places for merits are overthrown, as by other, so especially by these, I acknowledge that no penance can satisfy for my sins 
x August. prayers. ch. 38. pa. 198. , and again, If thou examinest my righteousness, lo, I stink like dead carrion 
y August. prayers. ch. 39 pa. 206. . secondly, intercession unto Saints, with praying unto the dead, is overthrown by these and such like places, What other intercessor should I direct unto thee, but even him 
z August. prayers. ch. ●. pag. 23. , who is the reconciliation for our sins, and sitteth at thy right hand, making request for us. For, what is it to call unto the truth in truth 
a August. in the same cha. pa. 21. , but even to call unto the Father in the name of the Son (not of Saints {reversed}?) There is nothing behind to add, for I have sent mine whole hope unto thee 
b August. prayers. ch. 8. pag. 35. . I have directed thy beloved Son mine advocate, unto thee, and have sent thy glorious child to be a mediator between me and thee: I have sent I say an intercessor, through whom (not through Marry, or any other Saint) I hope to get pardon. For what is more acceptable 
c August. prayers. ch. 5. pag. 21. , than to call upon the begetter in the name of his only begotten? to move the Father unto mercy, in the recordation of his Son? to mitigate the wrath of the King, through naming of his dear child? etc. thirdly, praying that the faithful departed out of this life, may have rest, is also in divers places overthrown, as where it is said 
d August. prayers. ch. 22. pag. 90. , Happy is the soul; which departing from the earthly body, goeth directly into heaven, secure it is, and quiet, & c! Oh happy are all thy Saints, o Christ, which have passed over the sea of this mortality 
e August. prayers. ch. 23. pag. 93. , & attained unto the haven of perpetual quietness, security, and peace, where they are at rest, and alway joyful, & merry! And therefore considering this contrariety in the Auctor, I thought it best to publish those things which were consonant to the true faith, and to omit whatsoever savoured either of heresy, or superstition.  
And for the 'scapes, I am to yield the same reason, which I have given for my correcting the errors. For as they, for the most part, be contrary unto the Scriptures: so be divers places in this book, as easily I could show, against them. I except only the escapes contained in the 41. Chapter after the Latin copy: the which, as also the other escapes and errors, I am persuaded, were the Auctor liviug, he would gladly either amend himself, or suffer them to be reform. I often make mention of the Latin copy, because that hath one Chapter more than this hath, which cometh to pass by leaving out the 19 Chapter.  
thirdly, 
Causes of quoting this book with places of Scripture.  and last of all, I have adorned this book with places of Scripture, both to show from whence that which good is both is, and aught to be taken: and also to move the zealous Christian the more earnestly to read this book. For when it is apparent, that prayers, and meditations be derived out of the pure fountane of God's holy word, many are not a little not only pricked forward unto the reading, but also strengthened and comforted much in mind, when they do read them.  
Which being so, I trust thou wilt accept my travel in good part, and at the leastwise read this book as diligently now, being both made perfect, corrected, and adorned, a● erst thou hast done when it neither had so many prayers in it by half as now it hath; nor was so pure fró errors; nor so authorized with the warrant of God's word for the comfort of thy soul, as now it is.  
And thus I commend both thee and myself into his hands who hath not only made, but also redeemed us for his own glory, and praise.  
The tenth of june. An. 1581. Yours in the Lord, THO. ROGERS.   

A right Christian Treatise, containing many holy and heavenly Meditations, written, as it is thought by that reverend Father S. AUGUSTINE.  

Chap. 1.  
A prayer unto Almighty God for grace to lead a new life according to God's holy Word.  
O LORD my God 
a Psal. 7, 1. 3. Psalm. 18, 1. 2. , give me grace from the very bottom of mine heart to desire thee; in desiring to seek thee; in seeking to find thee; in finding to love thee; in loving utterly to loathe my former wickedness.  
O Lord my God, give I beseech thee to mine heart repentance; to my spirit contrition; to mine eyes a fountain of tears; to mine hands liberality upon the poor.  
O my King 
b Psal. 5, 2. , quench in me the desires of the flesh; and inflame within my breast the fire of thy love.  
drive away fro me the spirit of pride 
c Eccles. 23, verse. 4. , o my redeemer 
d Matth. 20, verse. 28. Rom. 3, 24. 1. Cor. 1, 30. 1. Tim. 2, 6. ; and of thy mercy bestow upon me the treasure of thine humility 
e Matth. 11, verse. 29. Philip. 2, 5. 6, etc. .  
O my saviour 
f Luk. 9, 56. john. 3, 17. Acts. 4, 10, 11. 12. , remove fro my mind the rage of wrath; and graciously give me the shield of patience.  
Pluck even from the very root of mine heart the rancour of malice o my Creator 
g Gen. 1, 26. 27. Psal. 100, 3. Psal. 119, 73. ; and make me to enjoy the sweetness of a quiet mind.  
Give me, o most loving father 
h Matt. 6, 9 14. Rom. 8, 15. Coloss. 1, 2. , a sound faith; a right hope; and a constant love.  
O my governor 
i Eccl. 23, 1. 4, etc. , drive away far fro me all vanity; and suffer me to have neither an unconstant mind; nor a wandering heart; nor a scurrilous mouth; nor a proud look; nor a greedy belly; nor a slandering tongue; nor itching ears after curiosity; nor a covetous mind after riches 
k Psalm. 119. verse. 36. ; nor polling hands to abuse my power; nor ambitious motions to get vain glory; let both cursed hypocrisy; and poisoned flattery; and proud contempt of the poor; and violent oppression of the weak; let both burning covetousness, & cankered envy, with damnable blaspheming of thy name, be always far from me thy servant.  
O my maker 
l Psal. 139, verse. 13. 14. 15. , make a large distance between me and rashness; between me and wickedness; between me and frowardness; between me and unquietness; between me & idleness; between me & drowsiness; between me and blockishness;  
Grant that my heart prove not blinded, my senses obstinate, my manners savage: but let me delight in goodness, and follow counsel, & never lose the bridle to my tongue; nor cruelly make a pray of the poor; nor violently oppress the weak; nor unjustly slander the innocent; nor negligently regard inferiors committed to my charge;  
Finally, let me use neither cruelty toward my servants, nor treachery toward my friends, nor violence upon my neighbours.  
O my God, my merciful God 
m Psal. 59, verse. 17. , even through thy beloved son 
n Eph. 2, 18. Colos. 3, 17.  I beseech thee, give me grace to exercise myself in the works of mercy, and in godly cogitations, namely, to weep with them that weep 
o Ro. 12, 15. 1. Pet. 3, 8. ; to instruct such as go astray 
p jam. 5, 19 ; to help the afflicted 
q Math. 25, verse. 35. 36, etc. ; to cherish the poor 
r Esay. 58, 7. Ezec. 18, 7. ; to comfort the sorrowful 
s Matth, 25, verse. 35. 36. 37, etc. ; to relieve the oppressed; to nourish the hungry; to refresh them which mourn; to forgive my debtor 
t Matt. 6, 12. Matt. 18, 23. 24, etc. 35. ; to pardon them which have hurt me 
u Ro. 12, 19 ; to love them which hate me 
x Mat. 5, 44. 45, etc. ; to render for evil, good 
y Ro. 12, 19 20. 21. 1. Peter. 3, 8. 9 ; to despise none 
z Pro. 14, 21. Prou. 17, 5. , but to honour all 
a Ro. 12, 10. ; to imitate the virtuous 
b 1. Cor. 11, 1. 1. Thes. 3, 7. 9 Hebr. 6, 12. ; to shun the wicked 
c Prou. 4, verse. 14. Prou. 11, verse. 19 Prou. 24, 1. 2. ; to embrace virtue 
d Psalm. 5, verse. 9 , to fly sin 
e 1. Peter. 3, verse. 9 ; in adversity to be patiented 
f Rom. 5, 3. Hebr. 10, verse. 36. , in prosperity to be continent; to set a watch before my mouth 
g Eccle. 22, 26. , and a seal of wisdom before my lips; to despise earthly 
h Phil. 3, verse. 7. 8. , and to covet after heavenly things 
i Coloss. 3, verse. 1. 2. , Amen.   

Chap. 2.  
An accusation of man's unworthiness; and a commendation of God's infinite mercy.  
THus, my maker 
a Gen. 1, 26. 27. , I have asked much, and yet have deserved nought.  
I confess, yea alas, I confess, that not only I deserve not those blessings which I do require, but also do deserve many and exquisite torments 
b job. 10, 8. .  
Notwithstanding, even publicans 
c Mat. 21, 31. Mark. 2, 15. , harlots, and thieves 
d Lu. 23, 40. 41. 42. 43. , who in a moment plucked from out the jaws of the enemy, are taken into the arms of the shepherd, do embolden me to do as I do.  
For albe thou, o God, maker of all things 
e Genes. 1, 1. 2. 3, etc. Psal. 148, 1, 2, etc. 5. Hebr. 1, 1. 2. , art wonderful in all thy works 
f reve. 15, 3. : yet art thou most wonderful in the works of mercy: therefore diddest thou say by one of thy servants 
g Psa. 145, 9 , His mercies are over all his works.  
And although thou spakest this but of one, yet we trust it is meant of thy whole people: My loving kindness will I not take from him 
h 2. Sam. 7, verse. 14. 15. Psal. 89, 33. . For thou despisest none, thou castest none away, thou abhorrest no man, unless it be him which madly abhorreth thee. Hence it is, that being moved, thou strikest not; but, if they surcease, thou pourest thy blessings upon them which provoke thee.  
O my God, the horn of my salvation 
i Ps● , and my refuge I, wretch that I am, I have provoked thee; I have done evil in thy sight; I have stirred up thine anger; I have deserved thy displeasure. I have sinned, and thou hast suffered; I have offended, yet thou bearest with me.  
If I repent, thou sparest 
k Eze. 18, 21. 22. Eze. 33, 14. 15. 16. ; if I return, thou embracest 
l Luk. 15, 20. ; yea, beside all this, though I differre, thou waitest.  
Thou reclaimest him which wandereth; thou invitest him that resisteth; thou lookest for him that sleepeth; and him thou embracest which returneth.  
Thou teachest the ignorant; thou comfortest the pensive; thou liftest up from destruction after a fall; thou givest to him that asketh 
m Matt. 7, 7. ; he that seeketh, findeth thee, and thou openest to him which knocketh.  
Lo, o Lord, God of my salvation 
n Psa. 18, 46. Psal. 51, 14. , what I should say for myself I know not, and how I may answer, I am ignorant: without thee there is no refuge, from thy sight no secret place can hide 
o Psa. 139, 7. 8. 9, etc. Eccl. 23, 19 ; thou hast shown me a way to live well 
p Deu. 10, 12 Deu. 11, 22. 28. , and given me knowledge how to walk; thou hast threatened me hell fire 
q Eze. 18, 13 Rom. 2, 8. 9 Rom. 11, 15. , and thou hast promised the glory of Paradise. 
r Rom. 2, 10. Revel. 2, 7. reve. 22, 14. .  
Now, o Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort 
s 2. Cor. 1, 3. , pierce my flesh with thy fear, so that by fearing, I may escape such things as thou dost threaten; and restore to me the joy of thy salvation 
t Psal. 51, 12. , that by loving I may taste the felicity which thou hast promised 
u 1. Cor. 2, 9 .  
O Lord, my rock and my fortress 
x Psal. 71, 3. ; my God, my refuge, and my saviour 
y Psal. 18, 2. ; put thou into my remembrance the things which I should conceive of thee; teach me by what words I may call upon thee; instruct me with what good works I may please thee.  
For I know, indeed I know one good work, wherein thou art much delighted; and another which thou dost not despise. Thy sacrifice is a contrite spirit 
z Psal. 51, 17. , a contrite and a broken heart, o God, thou dost not despise.  
O my God, mine helper 
a Psal. 18, 2. , every me with these thy gifts: with these defences arm thou me against the enemy; let this be the water to quench the flames of sin; reach out of thy goodness this refuge against the passions of my desires.  
O Lord God, the strength of my salvation 
b Psa. 140, 7. , let me not be of that number which for a time believe, but when temptation cometh, go back 
d Psa. 140, 7. .  
Cover thou mine head in the day of battle 
c Luk. 8, 13. , o mine hope in affliction, and my salvation in the time of trouble.  
Thus, o Lord, my light 
e Psal. 27, 1. , and my salvation, what I need, I have asked; and what I fear, thou art privy of: but my conscience gnaweth, and the secret cogitations of the heart reproveth my boldness, and what love ministereth, fear scatreth; zeal stirreth up, fear checketh; my wicked deeds strike a terror, but thy goodness maketh bold; thy mercy encourageth, my wickedness keepeth me back: and to say more truly, the fantasies of vices come fresh into my remembrance, which beat back the boldness of presumptuous minds.   

Chap. 3.  
A complaint of a sinner, whose prayer God heareth not in respect of his disobedience.  
FOr he that is worthy hatred, how can he require mercy! he which hath deserved pain, how can he desire glory!  
He provoketh the judge, that laying satisfaction for his offence apart, sueth to be honoured with rewards. Who so is condemned to punishment, is too bold with the King, if he seek to be crowned with an undeserved garland. That foolish child doth provoke the sweet affection of his loving father unto wrath, that after reproaches offered, will usurp the dignity of inheritance, before he have repent him of his fault.  
O my Father 
a Mal. 2, 10. Math. 5, 48. , why call I into mind what I have done? I have deserved death, and I beg life. I have moved my King 
b Psalm. 5, 2. Psal. 44, 4. , whose assistance impudently I do crave. I have despised the judge 
c job. 9, 15. Psalm. 50, 6. isaiah. 33, 22. , and yet rashly I beseech him to be mine helper. Proudly I have refused to hear my father, whom notwithstanding I presume to have mine helper.  
Woe is me, how late do I come; alas, alas, how slowly do I hasten; woe is me, because I run after wounds, refusing being whole to avoid the darts.  
I have neglected to foresee the darts, but now am troubled standing at deaths door.  
I have increased my wounds, because I have not feared to add sin unto sin.  
With a fresh wound I have imbrued my scars, because I have augmented mine old sins by my daily transgressions; & what God by his medicines had healed, I by my frantic scratching have opened.  
The skin which going over the wounds, did hide the disease, through the breaking out of the corruption, is become rotten, in as much as wickedness used again, made the mercy once granted to be of none effect.  
For I know it is written, At what time soever the righteous man shall commit wickedness, all his righteousness which he hath done shall not be mentioned 
d Ezech. 18, verse. 24. . Now if the righteousness of a righteous man through sin shall be forgotten; how much more shall the repentance of a sinner turning again unto wickedness!  
How often have I a dog returned unto the vomit 
e Pro 26, 11. ; and like a sow wallowed in the mire 
f 2. Pet. 2, verse. 22. !  
I acknowledge, because for me particularly to remember all it is impossible, I have taught many to sin, which knew not what sin meant; many that were bend to sin, I have persuaded thereunto; such as have resisted, I have compelled; & have consented to them as have gone about wickedness. Snares I have laid for them which have kept the right way; and made a pit for such as have sought the same: yea I made no conscience of committing sin, & feared not to forget thy laws.  
But thou a righteous judge 
g 2. Esdr. 14, verse. 32. , sealing mine iniquity up as in a bag 
h job. 14, 17. , lookest narrowly unto all my paths, and numberest all my steps.  
Thou hast held thy peace, thou hast alway been silent 
i Psa. 50, 21 , thou hast been patiented a long time: but, out alas, one day thou wilt cry like a woman in travel 
k Esa. 42, 14 .   

Chap. 4.  
How God the righteous judge should be feared.  
O Lord, God of gods 
a Deu. 10, 17 , of great kindness 
b joël. 2, 13. , I know how thou wilt one day appear 
c Acts. 1, 11. Acts. 10, 42. 2. Tim. 4, 1. 8. ; I know thou wilt not keep silence 
d Psa. 50, 3. 4. , at what time the fire shall devour before thy face, and a mighty tempest increase about thee; when thou wilt call the heaven above, and the earth to judge thy people; and lo, all my sins shallbe laid open 
e 1. Cor. 4, 5.  before so many thousand people; and not only all my wicked deeds, but also all mine evil thoughts, and words shall be manifest before all the companies of Angels.  
So many judges than shall I wretch stand before, as have excelled me in well-doing. So many shall give sentence to my confusion, as have showed me examples to live uprightly. So many shall be witnesses to convince me, as have both instructed me with their godly exhortations, and provoked me unto imitation by their righteous dealing.  
O my Lord, I know not what to say; I can not tell what answer to make: and being now in extreme peril, my conscience troubleth; my secret cogitations torment; my covetousness fettereth; my pride accuseth; mine envy eateth; my lust inflameth; my riotousness troubleth; my gluttony shameth; my drunkenness confuteth; my detraction teareth; my discord parteth; mine anger disquieteth; my lightness dissolveth; my sloth oppresseth; mine hypocrisy deceiveth: my flattery breaketh; my favour lifteth up; my slander pricketh me.  
Behold my deliverer from the fierce nations; behold, with whom I have lived, with whom I have studied, with whom also I have kept promise from the day of my birth!  
The studies which I delighted in, do now condemn me; which once I praised, dispraise me now.  
These are the friends upon whom I rested; the teachers to whom I listened; the masters whom I served; the counsellors whom I believed; the citizens with whom I dwelled; the companions, whom I consented unto.  
Alack, my King and my God 
f Psal. 5, 2.  that my freedom is so long kept fro me. Alack, o my light 
g Psal. 27, 1. , that I have remained with the dwellers of Kedar 
h Ps. 120, 5. . And seeing holy David hath said Too long 
i Psa. 120, 6. , how much more may I wretch say, My soul hath too long been a stranger!  
O God, my strength 
k Psal. 18, 1. 2. , in thy sight shall none that liveth be justified 
l Psa. 143, 2. . My trust is not in the sons of men. Whom will thou find righteous 
m Rom. 3, verse. 20. , if thou judge without mercy! And unless in favour thou prevent the wicked, there will not be to glorify the good.  
For I do believe, o my salvation 
n Psa. 88, 1. , which thing I have heard, how that thy bountifulness leadeth me unto repentance 
o Rom. 2, 4. : the sweet words of thy mouth have sounded in mine ears, No man can come unto me, except the Father, which hath sent me draw him 
p joh. 6, 44. .  
Now because thou hast taught me, and mercifulie endued me with this knowledge, from the bottom of mine heart, and with all the power of my mind, I humbly pray thee, o almighty Father, with thy most well-beloved son 
q Mat. 3, 17. ; and thee, sweet Son with the most cheerful comforter 
r john 14, 16 26. , I beseech thee draw me 
s Sal. songs. 1, verse. 1. 2. 3. , so that I may run after thee by the savour of thy good ointments.   

Chap. 5.  
A prayer unto God the Father, through his son jesus Christ.  
Unto thee do I call 
a Psal. 18, 3. 6. , o GOD, even unto thee do I call. For thou art near unto all that call upon thee, to all that call upon thee in truth 
b Ps. 145, 18. .  
Because thou art the truth 
c joh. 14, 6. , teach me I beseech thee of thy goodness; o holy truth teach me to call upon thee in truth. For of myself I am ignorant how to do so 
d Rom. 8, verse. 26. , but mine humble request is, o blessed verity, to be taught of thee.  
For to be wise without thee, is but foolishness 
e 1. Cor. 1, 20. ; but to know thee 
f john. 17, 3 , is perfect wisdom.  
Instruct me in thine heavenly wisdom; and teach me thy statutes 
g Psa. 119, 1●. . For I verily do believe that he is blessed, whom thou chastisest, o Lord, and teachest in thy law 
h Psa. 94. 12. .  
My desire is to call unto thee; now grant, I pray thee, I may do so in truth.  
What is it to call unto the truth in truth; but even to call unto the Father in the name of the Son 
i joh. 15, 16. ? Then, holy Father, thy word is the truth 
k joh. 17, 17. ; the beginning of thy word is truth 
l Ps. 119, 160. , for this is the beginning of thy words, that the word was in the beginning 
m john. 1, 1. .  
In that very beginning I worship thee the chief beginning. In that same very word of truth, I call unto thee the perfect truth; in which thou, the very same truth, direct me in thy truth, and teach me.  
For what is more acceptable than to call upon the begetter, in the name of his only begotten? to move the Father unto mercy in the recordation of the Son? to mitigate the wrath of the King through naming of his dear child?  
So have the guilty been wont to be delivered out of prison; the fettered loased; and such as have been adjudged to the death, have not only been pardoned, but gotten beside extraordinary favour, while they have expressed the tender affection toward a dearly beloved child to angry princes; finally, so have trespassing servants escaped punishment at their master's hands even through the intercession of their sweet sons.  
Even after the like sort by the tender love of thine almighty Son, I humbly beseech thee, o almighty Father, bring my soul out of prison 
n Psa. 142, 7 , that I may praise thy Name. By thy coëternal, and only Son 
o joh. 3, 16. 18. 1. john. 4, 9 , I pray thee, deliver me from the chains of sin; and through the intercession of thy Son that sitteth now at thy right hand, restore me unto life, to whom mine own deserts do threaten a deadly sentence.  
For what other intercessor should I direct unto thee, but even him which is the reconciliation for our sins 
p 1. joh. 2, 2. ; and sitteth at thy right hand making request for us 
q Rom. 8, verse. 34. !  
Behold mine advocate with thee God the Father 
r 1. john. 2, 1. ; behold the most high Priest 
s Hebr. 8, 1. , which needeth not to be sanctified by the blood of any thing 
t Heb. 9, 11. 12. , but shineth gloriously imbrued with his own blood; behold the sacrifice holy, acceptable, and perfect 
u Heb. 9, 24. 25, etc. , offered and received for a sweet smelling savour 
x Eph. 5, 2. ; behold the lamb undefiled 
y 1. Pet. 1, 19 , that as a sheep before his shearers opened not his mouth 
z isaiah. 53, 7. ; neither spoke a word when he was buffeted with fists 
a Mark. 14, verse. 65. , spit upon 
b Matt. 26, verse. 67. , and obraided; finally, which did no sin 
c 1. Pet. 2, 22 , and yet bore our sins 
d 1. Pet. 2, 24 , by whose stripes we are healed.   

Chap. 6.  
A prayer unto God the Father for mercy, in respect of the bitter pains of his dear Son.  
BEhold, loving Father 
a Mat. 5, 45. , thy most loving Son which hath endured such wicked things for my sake.  
O most gracious Prince 
b Eccl. 23, 1. 4, etc. Psalm. 5, 2. , behold him which hath suffered; and of thy goodness call him into mind for whom he hath suffered.  
Is not he that innocent one 
c 2. Cor. 5, verse. 21. 1. Pet. 2, 22. , o my Lord, even thy Son 
d Rom. 8, verse. 32. john. 3, 17.  whom thou gavest, to redeem thy servants 
e Gal. 3, 13. Galat. 4, 1. 2, etc. 5. 6, etc. ! Is not this the author of life 
f joh. 11, 25. , that, being brought as a sheep to the slaughter 
g Esa. 53, 7. , and showing himself obedient to thee, even unto the death 
h Phil. 2, 8. , dreaded not to end his life with a most cruel death 
i Galat. 3, 13 !  
Remember, o worker of all salvation, how this is he, whom thy will was should be partaker of mine infirmity 
k isaiah. 53, 3. 4. , notwithstanding thou hadst begotten him of thine own power 
l Psal. 1, 7. Heb. 1. 5. . Out of doubt he is God with thee 
m Matt. 16, verse. 16. john. 1, 1. 2. , which took my nature upon him 
n john. 1, 14 , and in that flesh ascended upon the cross 
o Luke. 23, verse. 33. , and suffered a most grievous punishment.  
O Lord my God 
p Psal. 7, 1. , cast the eyes of thy Majesty upon the work of thine unspeakable mercy.  
Behold thy sweet Son, whose whole body was stretched forth 
q Mark. 15, verse. 22. 23. 24. Luk. 23, 33. .  
Behold his harmless hands 
r john. 20, verse. 20. 25.  distilling forth godly blood; & being pacified, forgive the sins which mine hands have committed.  
Behold his naked side pierced through with a sharp spear 
s joh. 19, 34. ; and renew me with the holy fountain, which I believe flowed from his side.  
Behold his undefiled feet, that have never stood in the way of sinners 
t Psal. 1, 1. , but ever walked in thy law, dented-through with cruel nails 
u john. 20, verse. 20. 25. , and make my paths perfect in thy ways; give me grace to abhor all wicked steps; take fro me the way of lying 
x Ps. 119, 29. , and grant me graciously to choose the way of truth.  
O King of saints, by this most holy Saint, by this my redeemer 
y Col. 1, 14. 1. Tim. 2, 6. , I beseech thee, make me to run the way of thy commandments 
z Ps. 119, 32. , that in spirit I may be knit unto him, which abhorred not to be clothed with my flesh 
a john. 1, 14. .  
O merciful Father, remember how the same thy most dear Son, being a young man, bowed his white neck with his head, and gave up the ghost 
b joh. 19, 30 .  
Behold, o most gracious maker 
c Psa. 100, 3. Psal. 119, 73. , the humanity of thy beloved Son; and have pity upon the weakness of thy frail workmanship.  
Behold how his breast became white; his side bloody; his bowels dry; his sight dim; his countenance pale; his arms stiff; how his legs hung; and the stream of blessed blood watered his pierced feet.  
Behold, o glorious Father 
d Psal. 1, 7. Heb. 1, 5. , the torn members of thy tenderly beloved Son; and graciously remember what my substance is.  
Behold the pains of God become man 
e john. 1, 14. ; and release the misery of man thy creature 
f Gen. 1, 26. 27. job. 10, 8. .  
Behold the punishment of the redeemer 
g Gal. 3, 13. ; and forgive the sins of the redeemed 
h 1. Pet. 1, 18. 19 .  
Even this is he, o my Lord, whom thou hast plagued for the sins of thy people 
i isaiah. 53, 8. , notwithstanding he be thy beloved Son, in whom thou art well pleased 
k Mat. 3, 17. Matth. 17, 5. 2. Pet. 1, 17. . This is that innocent person, in whom there was found no deceit 
l isaiah. 53, 9 1. Pet. 2, 22. , and yet was he reckoned with the transgressors 
m Esa. 53, 12 Mark. ●5, 28 Luk. 22, 37. .   

Chap. 7.  
A prayer wherein man confesseth, how he was the cause why Christ suffered.  
O Sweet Christ, what sin didst thou commit, that thou shouldst be so judged? What didst thou commit, that thou shouldest be so cruelly handled? What was thy sin; what was thy fault; what was the cause of thy death; what was the occasion of thy damnation?  
For I, alas, I did the sin, for which thou didst suffer 
a isaiah. 53, 4. 5. 6. 1. Pet. 2, 24. ; I deserved the torments which thou didst endure. O strange judgement, o unspeakable disposition of the mystery!  
The sinner offendeth, the just is punished 
b Mat. 27, 24 Luk. 23, 41. 47. ; the guilty transgresseth, the innocent is beaten 
c isaiah. 53, 5. ; the wicked sinneth, the godly is damned: That which the evil deserveth, the good suffereth; the servant doth amiss, the master maketh amends; man committeth sin, and God beareth the punishment!  
O ah, how, o Son of God 
d Mat. 3, 17. , how hast thou debased thyself 
e Phil. 2, 8. Heb. 2, 9 ! How hast thou burned in affection!  

f joh. 15, 13. Ephes. 5, 2. 1. joh. 3, 16. ! How far is thy mercy stretched! How great is thy kindness! whither extendeth thy love! whither is thy compassion come!  
For I did wickedly, but thou wart punished 
g Matt. 8, 17 ; I sinned, and thou wart afflicted 
h Gal. 3, 13. ; I offended, thou wart tormented 
i Mark. 15, verse. 20. 21, etc. 1. Cor. 2, 7. 8. ; I lifted up myself, thou wart humbled 
k Phil. 2, 8. ; I swelled, thou wart brought low 
l Heb. 2, 9 ; I was disobedient, but thou obediently barest the punishment of disobedience 
m Phil. 2, 8. ; I served the belly, but thou enduredst hunger 
n Matt. 4, 2. . The tree alured me unto unlawful concupiscence: but perfect charity led thee unto the cross 
o Ephe. 5, 2. 1. john. 3, 16 . I tasted presumptuously the forbidden fruit; thou suffered'st torments. I delight in meat; thou didst hang 
p Gal. 3, 13. . I enjoy pleasure; thou wart pierced with nails 
q joh. 20, 25 . I feel the sweetness of the apple, but thou tastest the bitterness of gall 
r Matth. 27, verse. 34. . Eva smiling is merry with me; Marie weeping had compassion upon thee 
s Matth. 27, verse. 55. 56. . Lo, King of glory 
t Psal. 24. 7. 8. 9 10. , thus is mine ungodliness, and thy mercy manifest; thus mine unrighteousness, and thine innocency is evident.  
Now, o my King and my God, what shall I render to thee for all thy benefits toward me 
u Psa. 116, 12 ? For man's heart can not conceive the thing which may worthily recompense these thy ample rewards. Can the wit of man find out any thing answerable to God's mercy? No, it is not for a creature to enterprise to make God amends.  
Notwithstanding, o Son of God, in this so wonderful dispensation, something my frailty is able to do, namely, if through thy visitation the mind being pricked, it crucify the flesh, with the affections and the lusts 
x Gal. 5, 24. ; which thou having granted, it than beginneth as it were to suffer for thee, because thou also hast vouchsafed to die for my sin 
y Matt. 8, 17 1. Pet. 2, 24. . And so through the conquest of the inner man, it shall be armed, thou being captain, unto the attaining of the outward victory, inasmuch as it feareth not, having overcome the spiritual battle, to be subject, for thy sake, to the material sword. In which respect the weakness of my condition, if it like thy goodness, shall be able, according to the power it hath, to answer to the greatness of the Creator. And this is heavenly physic, o sweet jesus, this is the preservative of thy love.  
Now I beseech thee, by thy wont mercies, power that into my wounds, which, the melancholy humour of venomous contagion being thrown away, may restore me again to my former health; and, having tasted the nectar of thy sweetness, may make me from the very heart to despise the enticements of the world, and to fear none adversity of the same for thy Name sake; finally, that I may be always mindful of thine everlasting glory, and in that respect abhor the troubles of this transitory world.  
I beseech thee let nothing seem sweet to me without thee; let nothing please me, no worldly thing like me beside thee. Let me not love that, which thou dost abhor; and let thy good pleasure, be all my desire continually.  
Let it grieve me to rejoice without thee 
z jer. 9, 23. 24. 1. Cor. 1, 31. ; & let me glad to be afflicted for thy Name sake 
a Act. 5, 41. .  
Let thy Name be my joy; and the remembrance of thee my consolation.  
Let my tears be my meat night and day 
b Psal. 42, 3. , in seeking after thy righteousness.  
Let the Law of thy mouth be better unto me, than thousands of gold and silver 
c Psal. 119, verse. 72. .  
Finally, let all my care be to please thee; and to resist thy will, let me utterly detest.  
O mine hope 
d Col. 1, 27. 1. Tim. 1, 1. , by all thy mercies I beseech thee, be merciful to my sins 
e Psal. 65, 3. .  
Open mine ears to thy laws, and incline not mine heart, I pray thee by thine holy Name, unto evil 
f Psa. 141, 4. , that I do not commit wicked works with men that work iniquity.  
Last of all I beseech thee by thy wonderful humility, let not the foot of pride come against me 
g Psa. 36, 11. , and let not the hand of the wicked move me.   

Chap. 8.  
A prayer unto God the Father, showing how the passion of his Son was for the reconciliation of man.  
LO, almighty God 
a 2. Cor. 6, verse. 18. , Father of my Lord 
b Ephe. 1, 2. 3. Philip. 1, 2. , deal graciously, & have mercy on me, I beseech thee.  
For I have devoutelie offered that which I found most precious; and humbly presented him, which I saw was most dear unto thee.  
I have concealed nought, which I have not revealed to thy Majesty; there is nothing behind to add, for I have sent mine whole hope 
c Col. 1, 27. 1. Tim. 1, 1.  unto thee.  
I have directed thy beloved Son 
d Mat. 3, 17. Matth. 17, 5. 2. Pet. 1, 17. , mine advocate 
e 1. joh. 2, 1.  unto thee; and have sent thy glorious child to be a mediator between me and thee 
f 2. Tim. 2, 5. Heb. 9, 14. 15. Heb. 12, 24. : I have sent, I say, an intercessor, through whom I hope to get pardon.  
In words I have sent the Word 
g john. 1, 1. , which, I said, was sent for my sake 
h john. 3, 17. ; I have recited also the whole passion of thy most holy Son, which, I believe, suffered to save me 
i isaiah. 56, 4. 5. 6. Matth. 8, 17. 1. Pet. 2, 24. .  
I believe the Godhead sent of thee 
k Matth. 21, verse. 37. john. 17, 3. , took upon him mine humanity 
l john. 1. 14. , wherein he thought good to suffer himself to be buffeted 
m Matt. 27, verse. 30. 31, etc. , bound, spit on, mocked, yea, and crucified, nailed, and pierced too.  
I believe also the same very Manhood, which was troubled with the crying of infancy, wrapped with the swaddling clothes of children 
n Luke. 2, 6. 7. ; vexed with the labours of youth; weakened with fasting 
o Matt. 4, 2. ; afflicted with watching 
p Luk. 6, 12. ; wearied with traveling 
q joh. 4, 6. ; with scourging whipped 
r Matth. 27, verse. 26. john. 19, 1. ; torn with punishment 
s Mar. 15, 15. 16. 17, etc. ; counted with transgressors 
t Esa. 53, 12. Luke. 22, 37. ; he hath gloriously raised from the dead, carried into the joys of heaven 
u Acts. 1. 9 10. 11. , and placed the same at the right hand of thy Majesty 
x Mark. 16, verse. 19 Rom. 8, 34. .  
He is both my reconciler, and thy reconciliation 
y 1. joh. 2, 2. .  
Consider now both who is thy Son, whom thou hast begot 
z Hebr. 1, 5. Hebr. 5. 5. ; and who is the servant whom thou hast redeemed 
a Gal. 3, 13. Gala. 4. 5. Ti● 2, 14. . Behold the maker 
b john. 1, 1. 2. 3. Hebr. 1, 2. ; and despise not the workmanship 
c Psa. 100, 3. . Graciously embrace the shepherd 
d joh. 10, 11. 14. , and favourably respect the sheep brought upon his own shoulders 
e Luke. 15, 5 6. .  
This is that good shepherd, which with much and great labour sought the wandering sheep over steep hills, and dangerous low valies; and having found the same well-nigh dead through long estraieng, with great joy stoopeth himself down, and lovingly tying it about himself, doth lift it out of the deep of confusion, and carrieth it all joyfully which was lost, unto the ninety and nine 
f Luk. 15, 4. 5. 6, etc. .  
Behold, o Lord my king 
g Psal. 5, 2. , God almighty 
h 2. Cor. 6. verse. 18. ; behold, the good shepherd 
i Luk. 15, 4. 5, etc. john. 10, 11. 14.  bringeth that unto thee which thou diddest commit unto his charge.  
He took upon him through thine appointment to save man 
k john. 3, 17 , and behold, he hath restored the same to thee void of all spot of sin 
l 1 Tit. 2, 14. .  
Behold, thy dear Son hath reconciled the workmanship 
m 1. john. 2, verse. 3. , which was estraied far from thee: the merciful pastor fetcheth that to the fold, which the greedy devourer 
n 1. Pet. 5, 8.  had hunted away. He bringeth him into thy presence, which fled 
o Gen. 3, 8.  out of sight through a guilty conscience, that by his maker he might obtain pardon 
p 1. Cor. 1, verse. 30. , which of himself deserved wrath 
q Eph. 2, 3. ; and that through such a captain he might have hope to be called home into his country, to whom nothing was due but hell fire in respect of his sin.  
I could, holy Father 
r Matt. 6, 10. , offend thee of myself; but so could I not of myself please thee. And therefore thy beloved Son 
s Matt. 3, 17. 2. Pet. 1, 17. , my God, became mine helper, & took my nature upon him 
t john. 1, 14. Matth. 1, 23. , thereby to heal mine infirmities 
u isaiah. 53, 4. 5. , that thence he might offer to thee the sacrifice of praise, whence the cause of sin did first spring out; and might by that thing bring me into thy favour, whereby sitting now at thy right hand he would show that he is partaker of my substance 
u Mar. 16, 19 Acts. 1, 9 10. 11. Rom. 8, 34. .  
Lo, this is mine hope 
x Col. 1, 27. 1. Tim. 1, 1. , this is all my confidence.  
Wherefore if you despise me, as you may right well, in respect of my sin; yet regard me at the least of thy goodness in respect of the great love 
y Eph. 5, 2. 1. john. 3, 16  of thy beloved Son: behold that in thy Son, which may move thee to show mercy upon thy servant: behold the sacrament of his flesh, and remit the sins of the flesh.  
As often as thou lookest upon the wounds of thy blessed Son; so often, I pray thee, let my sins be covered. As often as thou remember'st the precious blood of his holy side; so often, I beseech thee, let the spots of my filthiness be washed away. And because flesh hath provoked thee unto anger, my humble suit is, that flesh also may move thee unto mercy; that as flesh seduced man to offend, so flesh may bring man to pardon.  
For much it is, I grant, which my wickedness hath deserved: yet far much more is it, which the love of my redeemer may lawfulie challenge. For though great be mine unrighteousness: yet is the righteousness of Christ my redeemer much greater 
z Rom. 5. 15 .  
Because by how much God is better than man: by so much is my wickedness inferior to his goodness, both in quality, and also in quantity.  
For what hath man committed, which the Son of God, made man 
a john. 1, 14.  hath not redeemed! who in pride can so swell, that by his wonderful humility may not be overthrown! what power of death can there be so great, but the passion of the Son of God on the cross will destroy the same!  
Truly, o my God 
c Psal. 7, 1. 3. john. 20, 17. , were both the sins of wicked man, and the mercy of my redeemer weighed together in equal balance, surely neither the east would so differ from the west, nor the lower most part of hell from the uppermost top of heaven.  
Now therefore, o most glorious Creator of the light 
d Gen. 1, 3. , for the exceeding great pains of thy beloved Son, forgive my sins: set his godliness against my wickedness; his troubles against my crookedness; his meekness against my frowardness. Let his humility 
e Phil. 2, 8.  for mine haughtiness; his patience 
f 1. Pet. 2, 21 22. 23.  for mine impatiency; his gentleness 
g Mat. 11, 29  for my cruelty; his obedience 
h Phil. 2, 8.  for my rebellion; his quietness 
i isaiah. 53, 7.  for my crabbedness; his sweetness for my bitterness; his mildness for my rage; and his love 
k Eph. 5, 2. 1. john. 3. 16  for mine hatred make amends.   

Chap. 9  
Unto the holy Spirit a godly prayer.  
THerefore almighty and holy Ghost, which art the love of the deity, proceeding both from the almighty Father 
a joh. 20, 17 , & his blessed Son 
b Psal. 1, 7. Matth. 3, 17. Hebr. 1, 5. , the most gracious comforter 
c joh. 14, 16. 17. john. 15, 26.  of the troubled souls, slide thou down into the secret parlour of mine heart by thy mighty power, and lighten every privy corner of the neglected house by the brightness of thy glittering light; and such places as whither through long dryness, by visiting with thine abundant showers of rain make thou to spring.  
The privy places of the inner man heal thou with the dart of thy love; and kindle by piercing with thy healthful flames the entrails of my numbed liver; and with the lightsome fire of thine holy and fervent love feed thou every secret part both of my mind and body.  
Give me drink out of the river of thy pleasures 
d Psal. 36, 8. ; that I may now covet no more to taste of the poisoned sweetness of worldly things.  
judge me o Lord 
e Psal. 43, 1. , and defend my cause against the ungodly people; teach me to do thy will 
f Psa. 143, 10 , for thou art my God.  
Wherefore I do verily believe, that in whom soever thou dwellest, thou dost build the house both of the Father, and the Son.  
Blessed is that man which can get such a guest; because through thee, both the Father and the Son will dwell with him 
g joh. 14, 23 . Come then, o thou most gracious comforter of the troubled soul 
h joh. 15, 26 , which art a protector in due time 
i Psal. 9, 9 , & an helper in affliction, come. O come thou purger of wickedness, & curer of wounds. Come, thou which art the fortitude of the weak, and the stay of such as are falling. Come thou instructor of the humble 
k Luk. 12, 12 , & the destroyer of the proud. Come thou loving father of the fatherless, & thou merciful judge of the widows 
l Psal. 68, 5. . Come thou hope of the poor, and refresher of them, which be ready to faint. Come thou guide of seafaring men; and haven to avoid shipwreck. Thou singular glory of such as live; thou only salvation of them at the point of death, come. Come, o most holy spirit, come and have mercy upon me, knit me to thee; and mercifulie grant after the multitude of thy mercies, that my slenderness may please thy greatness; and my weakness thy strength, through jesus Christ my Saviour 
m joh. 4, 42. Phil. 3, 20. 1. Tim. 4, 10. 1. john. 4, 14. , who in thy unity with the Father liveth and reigneth for evermore, Amen.   

Chap. 10.  
A devout prayer of an humble servant of God.  
I Know LORD, I know, and confess, how I am unworthy to be loved of thee: yet art not thou unworthy to be loved of me. I am unworthy to serve thee: yet art not thou unworthy to have my service. Make me therefore worthy of that which thou art worthy of; so shall I be worthy of that, of which now I am unworthy. Make me, as thy will is, to cease from sin; that as my duty binds, I may serve thee.  
Grant that I may so keep, and govern, and end my life, that I may sleep in peace, and rest in thee.  
Stick to me even to the end, that sleep with rest; and rest with quietness; & quietness with everlastingness 
a Reu. 7, 15. 16. 17. Reu. 21, 4. 23. 24.  may receive me, Amen.   

Chap. 11.  
A prayer unto the blessed Trinity.  
BOth with heart and mouth we confess, we praise, & bless thee God the Father 
a Mat. 11, 25 Mark. 13, 32 john. 20, 17.  unbegotten; thee, God the Son only begotten 
b john. 1, 14. 18. john. 3, 16. 18. 1. john. 4, 9 ; thee, God the holy Ghost the comforter 
c joh. 14, 16 17. 26. john. 15, 26. , an holy and inseparable Trinity; to thee be glory worlds without end 
d 1. Tim. 1, 17 2. Tim. 4, 18. Reu. 7, 12. , Amen.   

Chap. 12.  
A confession of God's almightiness, and majesty.  
O Our GOD 
a Psal. 90, 1. 2. Psal. 95, 7. , o almighty God 
b Gen. 35, 11 Ezech. 10, 5 Eccl. 42, 17. Revel. 15, 3. , o holy Trinity, one power, and unparted Majesty.  
I praise thee, yea, even I the basest of thy servants, and a simple member of thy Church, I praise thee; and with a due sacrifice of praise 
c Psal. 50, 14 Psal. 116, 17. , according to the knowledge and power, which thou hast vouchsafed to impart upon me, I glorify thee.  
And because I lack outward gifts to offer, behold, that which is in me, even the vows of thanksgiving 
d Psa. 116, 14 17. 18. , gladly and ioifulie do I offer out of a good conscience 
e 1. Tim. 1, 5. , and faith unfeigned.  
With mine heart therefore I do believe 
f Rom. 10, 10 , o King of heaven 
g Mat. ●1, 25 , and Lord of the earth, and with my mouth I confess, the Father 
h Mar. 13, 32 john. 20, 17 , the Son 
i john 1, 18. Rom. 8, 3. 17. , and the holy Ghost 
k Mar. 12, 36 Acts. 1, 5. 8. 16. , three in persons 
l Matt. 3, 16. 17. Mark. 1, 10. 11. Luke. 3, 21. 22. , yet but one in substance, to be a very 
m jer. 10, 10. john. 17, 3. , and almighty 
n 2. Co. 6, 18 Reu. 11, 17.  God, of one simple, spiritual 
o joh. 4, 24. 2. Cor. 3, 17. , invisible 
p 1. Tim. 1, 17 , and incomprehensible 
q Psa. 139, 7. 8, etc.  nature, in which none is either higher, or lower, or greater than other, but are altogether perfect 
r Matt. 5, 48  without deformity; big without quantity 
s job. 2, 3 8. 9 ; good 
t Mat. 19, 17.  without quality; without any time everlasting 
u Eccl. 18, 1 Lamen. 5, 19 ; without dying immortal 
x 1. Tim. 1, 17 ; strong 
y Psal. 7, 10. 12. 13. Esaie. 1, 24.  without faintness; true 
z Reu. 6, 10.  without falsehood; without any abode present every where 
a Psa. 139, 6. 7. 8. ; without any place wholly every where; filling all things without stretching; going every where without stop or let; passing over all things, and yet moovest not; abiding in all places, and yet standest not; creating all things 
b Psa. 124, 8. Psal. 134, 3. Eccl. 43, 1. 2, etc.  without need; governing all things 
c Mat. 11, 25.  without labour; giving beginnings to all things 
d Hab. 1, 12. , and yet had no beginning 
e Pro. 8, 22. 23, etc. ; changing all things 
f 2. Pet. 3, 10 , and yet never changed 
g Mal. 3, 6. Dan. 6, 26. Rom. 16, 26 ; in greatness infinite 
h job. 23, 8. 9 ; in power almighty 
i Psal. 115, 3 Revel. 1, 8. ; in goodness sovereign 
k Mar. 10, 18 james. 1, 17. ; in wisdom wonderful 
l Wisd. 9, 1. 4. 5, etc. Eccles. 1, 1. 2, etc. jam. 1, 17. ; in counsels terrible 
m Psal. 66, 5 ; in judgements righteous 
n Ps. 119, 137 ; in cogitations, secret 
o Psal. 92, 5. ; in promise, true 
p Psa. 86, 15. ; in works, holy 
q Esaie. 6, 3. isaiah. 43, 15. Revel. 4, 8. ; in mercy, rich 
r Psal. 130. vers. 7. ; toward sinners, most patiented 
s Psal. 86, verse. 15. ; toward the penitent, most merciful 
t jerem. 18, vers. 8. Ezec. 18, vers. 21. Luk. 13, vers. 3, 5. Luk. 15, vers. 18, 19, 20. ; alway the same 
u Mal. 3, vers. 6. , eternal 
x Psal. 102, vers. 11, 12. , and everlasting, and immortal 
y 1. Tim. 1, 17. , and unchangeable, whom neither wideness of place maketh bigger, nor straightness lesser, nor corners wring; whose will doth not vary; nor friendship alter; whom neither adversity maketh out of quiet; neither prosperity over jocund; nor oblivion bringeth aught out of thy mind, nor memory into thy remembrance; neither things passed go away, nor things to come succeed where thou art: with the beginning thou begannest not; with times thou increasest not 
z Ps. 100LS, 25 26. 27. ; with the end thou takest not an end, but both before all worlds and in the world, and worlds without end thou livest, & enjoyest perpetual praise, eternal glory 
a 2. Tim. 4, verse. 18. Revel. 7, 12. , sovereign authority, singular honour, an everlasting kingdom, & infinite power, for ever and ever, Amen.   

Chap. 13.  
A Zealous prayer wherein is declared how God the Father hath saved mankind; and how the Word became flesh; with a prayer for remission of sins.  
HItherto, o GOD almighty 
a Gen. 35, ●● Eccl. 46, 16. , which seest and searchest mine heart 
b 1. Sam. 16, verse. 7. Psal. 7, 9 , hitherto I have confessed the almightiness of thy Majesty, & the Majesty of thine almightiness: but now, as I believe in mine heart unto righteousness 
c Rom. 10, verse. 10. , so will I confess with mouth unto salvation, how thou hast vouchsafed to help mankind in the end of the world.  
Touching thee, God the Father, thou art never read to be sent; but of thy Son the Apostle writeth on this wise, 
d Gal. 4, 4.  When the fullness of time was come, God sent forth his Son. When he saith, He sent, he plainly showeth how he came being sent into this world, when, being borne of the virgin Marie 
e Matt. x, 18 19, etc. Luke. 2, 6. 7. , he showed himself in the flesh to be very GOD and perfect man 
f john. 1, 14. .  
But what meaneth that principal of all the other Evangelists when he saith 
g john. 1, 10 , He was in the world, and the world was made by him. Thither truly he was sent by his humanity, where he was alway & is by his divinity. Which embassage of his, I verily do believe with mine heart, and acknowledge with my mouth, was the work of the whole sacred Trinity.  
Now then how hast thou loved us 
h john. 3, 16 , o heavenly and loving Father 
i joh. 20, 17. ! how hast thou loved us, o gracious maker 
k Ps. 100, 3. , which hast not spared thine own Son 
l Rom. 8, 32 , but given him to the death for us ungodly wretches! He was obedient to thee, even unto the death, yea the death of the cross 
m Phil. 2, 8. , taking out of the way the handwriting of our sins, and fastening it upon the cross 
n Col. 2, 14. , he hath crucified sin, and killed death. He only is free among the dead 
o Psal. 88, 5. , having power to lay down his life 
p joh. 10, 18. , and power to take it again for our sakes.  
And therefore he was both a conqueror and an oblation 
q Heb. 9, 26. : and because an oblation, therefore a conqueror. For our behoof he was to thee both a priest & a sacrifice; and because a sacrifice therefore a priest 
r Heb. 5, 5. 6, etc. Heb. 7, 25. 26. Heb. 9, 11. 12, etc. . Well may I then repose a strong hope in him 
s Col. 1, 27. 1. Tim. 1, 1. , because through him that sitteth at thy right hand 
t Rom. 8, 34 Heb. 7, 25. Heb. 8, 6. , making intercession for us, thou wilt heal all mine infirmities 
u isaiah. 53, 5. .  
For, Lord, great be my diseases, and manifold; yea, manifold and very great be they. For the prince of this world, I know, and I confess hath much to lay against me: but for his sake that sitteth at thy right hand 
x Mar. 16, 19 Acts. 1, 9 10. 11. , even for my redeemers sake 
y Rom. 3, 24 Eph. 1, 7. 14. , in whom he could find none evil 
z joh. 14, 30 , deliver me.  
For his sake, who did no sin 
a 1. Pet. 2, 22 , and in whose mouth there was found no guile, justify me.  
For his sake, who is our head 
b Eph. 4, 15. Ephes. 5, 23. , wherein there is no blemish, save a member of his, though poor and weak.  
Pardon I pray thee, all my sins, vices, faults, and offences. Endue me with thine holy virtues; make me to live godly, and to continue even to the end in good works, according to thy will, even for thine holy Name sake, Amen.   

Chap. 14.  
A thanksgiving of a faithful mind unto God for sending his dear, and only Son to save mankind.  
I Might utterly despair in consideration of my manifold sins, and infinite offences, had not thy word, o God, been made flesh 
a john. 1, 14. , & dwelled among us.  
But now I dare not despair. For, if when we were enemies 
b Rom. 5, 10 , we were reconciled unto thee by the death of thy Son; how much more being reconciled, are we saved by his life!  
For all mine hope 
c 1. Tim. 1, 1. , and all my confidence is reposed in that precious blood, which was shed for us, and for our salvation 
d 1. Pet. 1, 18. 19 . In it I take heart again, and resting thereupon I covet to come unto thee, not having mine own righteousness 
e Phil. 3, 9 , but that which is through the faith of my Lord jesus Christ.  
Wherefore, o most gracious & merciful God, lover of mankind 
f Wisd. 11, 21 23. john. 3, 16. , which, through jesus Christ thy Son & our Lord 
g Rom. 1, 4. 7. 1. Cor. 1, 3. 7. etc. , even when we were in the state of damnation by reason of sin 
h Rom. 5, 7. 8, etc. , hast delivered and saved us: I thank thy goodness, yea from the very bottom of mine heart I do highly thank thee, for sending of thy great love 
i Ephes. 2. 4. 5.  wherewith thou hast loved us, miserable wretches unworthy all favour, the same thy only begotten Son 
k john. 3, 16 1. john. 4, 9  from thine own bosom into the world, to save us great sinners 
l 1. Tim. 1, 15 , the children of wrath 
m Eph. 2, 3. .  
I thank thee for his holy incarnation and birth of his glorious mother, of whom he vouchsafed to take flesh for us men and for our salvation: that as he was very God of God 
n Matt. 1, 23 Matt. 16, 16. ; so he might be very man of man 
o john. 1, 14. .  
I thank thee for his passion 
p Luke. 23, verse. 26. 33, etc. , cross, and death; for his resurrection, and ascension into heaven, & sitting at thy right hand. For the forty day after his resurrection 
q Acts. 1, 3. 9 , in the sight of his disciples he ascended up above all the heavens, where he sitting on thy right hand, powered down the holy Spirit 
r Acts. 2, 1. 2, etc. , according to his promise 
s joh. 15, 26. Luk. 24, 49. , upon the children of adoption.  
I thank thee both for that shedding of his precious blood wherewithal we be redeemed 
t 1. Pet. 1, 18. 19 : and also for his instituting the holy and lively sacrament of his body & blood 
u Matt. 26, verse. 26. 27. 28. Luke. 22, 19 1. Cor. 11, 23. 24, etc. , where withal in thy Church we be daily nourished, refreshed, washed, sanctified, and made partakers of one heavenly, and divine nature.  
Finally, once again I thank thee for thy great love 
x Eph. 2, 4.  wherewith thou hast so loved us wretches through thine only 
y 1. joh. 4, 9 , and well-beloved son 
z Matt. 3, 17 . For so thou didst love the world 
a john. 3, 16 , that thou gavest thine only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him, should not perish, but have everlasting life. And this is eternal life 
b joh. 17, 3. , that we know thee to be the true God, and whom thou hast sent jesus Christ, through a right faith, and works agreeable to our faith.   

Chap. 15.  
Of the incomprehensible good will of God the Father toward mankind.  
OPitie unmeasurable! o wonderful love! To save a servant, thou hast given thy Son 
a john. 3, 16 . God was made man 
b john. 1, 14. , that wretched man might be plucked out of the power of devils.  
How dearly hath thy Son, o God, loved man, which thought he did not humble himself enough, if he were only borne of the virgin Marie, unless for us and for our salvation 
c 1. Pet. 1, 18 1. Pet. 2, 24. , he shed his blood also upon the cross!  
He came a merciful God, he came of mere compassion and goodness, yea to seek and to save that which was lost 
d Luk. 19, 10 Matth. 18, 11 , he did come. He sought the lost sheep 
e Luk. 15, 4. 5. 6. ; he sought and found it; and, like a gracious Lord, and right good shepherd 
f joh. 10, 11 14. , on his shoulders he carried it unto his flock.  
O rare love! o tender kindness! who at any time hath heard the like! who but will be amazed at such bowels of mercy! who but will wonder! who but must needs rejoice at his abundant love, wherewith he hath loved us 
g Eph. 2, 4. 5, etc. !  
Thou didst send thy Son in the similitude of sinful flesh 
h Rom. 8, 3. 4. , that of sin he might condemn sin, and that we might be thy righteousness in him.  
For he is the lamb undefiled 
i 1. Pet. 1, 19 , which hath taken away the sins of the world 
k joh. 1, 29. , abolished death by his death 
l 2. Tim. 1, 10 , and brought life again by his resurrection.  
But what may we render unto thee, our God, for these so great benefits 
m Ps. 116, 12  of thy mercy? What praises, what thanks may we ascribe?  
Surely had we the knowledge and power of the blessed Angels: yet could our amends be nothing correspondent to thy mercy, and goodness. And were all our members converted into tongues: yet should we never extol thee sufficiently enough.  
For thy great love, extended graciously of thy mere goodness to us ward, reacheth beyond all knowledge. For thy Son, o our God 
n john. 17, 3 , took in no sort the Angels 
o Heb. 2, 16. , but he took the seed of Abraham; and was like to us in all things, yet without sin 
p Heb. 4, 15. .  
So that taking man's nature, not Angels upon him; and glorifying it with the rob of holy resurrection and immortality 
q Acts. 1, 9 , he hath carried the same over all heavens, over all the quires of Angels, over all Cherubs, and Seraphims, and placed the same at thy right hand.  
The which both Angels do praise, and dominions worship; and all the powers of heaven do bow 
r Phi. 2, 9 10. 11.  at man God over them. This verily is all mine hope, and mine whole confidence.  
For every of us hath a portion of blood and flesh, in the body of jesus Christ our Lord. Therefore where a piece of myself is, there, I trust, I do reign; where my flesh is glorified, there I know I am glorious; where my flesh doth rule, there I perceive I have dominion.  
And although I am yet a sinner: yet I doubt not of this participation of grace; although my sins do hinder me; yet my substance doth require it; and although mine offences exclude me; yet the communion of nature doth not repel me.  
For God is not so hard hearted that he can forget flesh & blood which he beareth; which for my sake he hath taken; which on my behalf he requireth.  
But the Lord our God is mild, and very gentle 
s joenl. 2, 23. ; he loveth his own flesh, his members, and his bowels.  
In very God, and our sweet, gracious, and most gentle Lord, even jesus Christ, in whom we have risen, ascended now into heaven, and now sit together in the heavenly places 
t Eph. 2, 5. 6. , our flesh doth love us.  
In him we have the prerogative of our blood: we are his members, and his flesh: finally, he is our head 
u Eph. 4, 15. 16. Eph. 5, 23. , of which the whole body dependeth.  
As it is written, This now is bone of my bones 
x Gen. 2, 23. 24. , and flesh of my flesh; and they shall be one flesh. And no man ever yet hated his own flesh 
y Eph. 5, 29. , but nourisheth, and cherisheth it. This is a great secret 
z Eph. 5, 32. , but I speak concerning Christ, and concerning the Church, saith the Apostle.   

Chap. 16.  
A thanksgiving unto God, for his mercy extended toward man, in the incarnation of his Son jesus Christ.  
I Therefore, o Lord our God 
a Psal. 90, 1. 2. , with my lips, and with mine heart, and with all my power do thank thy mercy for all mercies, whereby thou hast miraculously redeemed us thy wretched servants 
b Eph. 2, 4. 5. , and that through the same thy Son our Saviour 
c 1 Pet. 2, 24 , and redeemer 
d Gal. 3, 13. , which was delivered to death for our sins 
e Rom. 4, 25 , and is risen again for our justification, and sitteth living without end at thy right hand 
f Rom. 8, 34 , making request for us, and showing mercy with thee upon us. Because of thee the Father 
g joh. 8, 42. john. 13, 3.  he is an eternal God, of one substance with thee in all respects. Whereby he can save us at all times.  
But in that he is a man, whereby he is inferior to thee, All power is given him in heaven and in earth 
h Matth. 28, verse. 18. , that at the Name of jesus every knee should bow 
i Phil. 2, 10.  both of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; and that every tongue should confess, that jesus Christ is the Lord, unto thy glory, o God the Father.  
Him thou hast ordained a judge of quick and dead 
k Act. 10, 42. . For thou judgest no man 
l john. 5, 22 , but hast committed all judgement to thy Son, in whose breast are hid 
m Col. 2, 3.  all the treasures of wisdom, and knowledge.  
And he is the witness and the judge 
n Act. 10, 42 , I say the judge and the witness, whose presence no guilty conscience shall escape 
o 1. Cor. 4, 5. . For all things are naked and open to his sight 
p Heb. 4, 13. . And he which unjustly was condemned 
q Matt. 27, verse. 24. 25, etc. , he even he will judge the world with righteousness 
r Psa. 96, 13 , and the people in truth.  
Wherefore I bless thine holy Name for evermore, and with mine whole heart, o almighty & gracious Lord, I glorify thee, for that unspeakable and wonderful uniting together of thy Godhead and manhood in one person, so that one was not God, and another man, but one and the same person was both God and man, or man and God.  
But although of thy great goodness the Word was made flesh 
s john. 1, 14. ; yet neither of those two natures was converted into another substance.  
To the mystery of the Trinity there is not a fourth person added. For the substance both of the Word of God, and of man is united, but not confounded: that unto the Godhead that thing which was taken of us might approach, and that thing which never had been, might remain the same which alway it was.  
O wonderful mystery 
t 1. Tim. 3, 16 ! o unspeakable fellowship! o strange goodness of God's mercy, ever to be marveled at, ever to be loved! We were not worthy to be servants; and lo, we are made the sons of GOD, even the heirs of God 
u Rom. 8, 17 , and heirs annexed with Christ! How came this to pass? who hath brought us here unto?  
But, o God merciful Father, by this thine inestimable goodness, mercy, and good will, I beseech thee, make us worthy so great and so manifold promises of the same thy Son our Lord jesus Christ 
x 1. Cor. 1, 3. 7. 8, etc. .  
Appoint thy strength, establish o God, that which thou hast wrought in us 
y Psa. 68, 28 ; finish what thou hast begun, that we may be able to come into the fullness of thy mercy.  
Make us through the holy spirit to understand; and through thy Son to discern; and with due honour to reverence this high mystery of godliness 
z 1. Tim. 3, verse. 16. , which is, how God was manifested in the flesh; justified in the Spirit; seen of Angels; preached unto the Gentiles; believed on in the world; and received up in glory.   

Chap. 17.  
Another thanksgiving for the benefit of our redemption.  
O Lord our GOD 
a Psa. 90, 1. 2. Psal. 95, 7. , how much are we bound unto thee, which be redeemed with such a price 
b 1. Pet. 1, 18 19 ; salved with such a gift 
c john. 3, 16. ; and preserved by so heavenly a benefit!  
O how greatly are we wretches bound to fear thee; to love thee; to bless thee; to praise thee; to honour thee; and to glorify thee, seeing we are so saved, so sanctified, and so glorified of thee 
d Rom. 8, verse. 30. !  
For we are indebted to thee, both for all that we can do, and for all our life 
e Act. 17, 28. , and for all our wisdom 
f jam. 1, 17. . And who hath any thing of himself not from thee 
g 1. Cor. 4, 7 ?  
Wherefore, o Lord our God, from whom every good gift doth proceed 
h jam. 1, 17. , even for thine own sake, and for thine holy name sake, give us grace of thy goods and gifts to serve thee, and in truth to please thee, and evermore for so great benefits of thy mercy to thank thee.  
For by none other means can we either serve or please thee, but by thine own gift. For every good giving and every perfect gift is from above 
i jam. 1. 17. , and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadowing by turning.  
O Lord our God 
k joh. 20, 17 ; o gracious 
l isaiah. 6, 3. isaiah. 43, 15.  God; o good 
m Matt. 19, verse. 17.  God; o God almighty 
n 2. Cor. 6, verse. 18. Reu. 11. 17. ; GOD whose nature can be neither uttered by words, nor contained in any place 
o job. 23, 8. 9 Psal. 139, 6. 7. 8, etc. ; GOD Creator of all things 
p Gen. 1, 1. 2, etc. Psal. 135, 6. , and the Father of our Lord jesus Christ 
q Gal. 1, 1. 3. , which hast from thine own bosom sent the same thy beloved Son 
r Matt. 3, 17.  into the world for our common welfare 
s 1. Tim. 1, 15 ; to take our nature upon him 
t john. 1, 15. , that he might give us his; and be as perfect God of thee his Father, so perfect man of his mother, a very God and a very man, yet but one and the same Christ, both eternal and temporal, immortal and mortal, a Creator and a creature, strong and weak, a conqueror and conquered, a nourisher and nourished, a shepherd and a sheep; temporalie dead, and yet living eternalie with thee, who promised to his friends a city of life; and said to his disciples, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my Name 
u joh. 10, 23 , he will give it you.  
By the same high Priest 
x Heb. 8, 1. , and right Bishop 
y Heb. 9, 11. 12, etc. , and good Shepherd 
z joh. 10, 10 11. , who hath offered himself for a sacrifice, giving his life for his sheep; I beseech thee, even by him which sitteth at thy right hand 
a Rom. 8, 34 , and maketh request for us, our redeemer 
b 1. Pet. 1, 18 19 , & advocate 
c 1. john. 2, 1 2. ; I say of thy mercy and goodness I humbly beseech thee, o most gentle, most loving, and most gracious God, lover of mankind 
d john. 3, 16 , give me grace with the same thy Son, and the holy Ghost, in all things to bless thee, and with much sorrow of heart to glorify thy Name; finally, give me a fountain of tears with great reverence and fear. For they have power to give alike, whose substance is all one.  
But forsomuch as a corruptible body 
e Wisd. 9, 15  is heavy unto the soul: quicken me, I pray thee, by thy spurs: and make me valiantly to persevere in thy precepts, and praises day and night 
f Psa. 35, 28 . Make mine heart hot within me 
g Psa. 39, 3. ; and in my musing let the fire be kindled.  
And because thy beloved, and only Son hath said, No man can come to me 
h joh. 6, 44. , except the Father which hath sent me, draw him; and again, No man cometh unto the Father, but by me 
i joh. 14, 6. ; I pray and humbly beseech thee, draw me always unto him, that he at length may bring me unto thee, even thither where he is sitting at thy right hand 
k Rom. 8, 34 , whereas life everlasting 
l Reu. 7, 15. 16. 17. , and everlastingly blessed is; whereas perfect love, and no fear is 
m Reu. 21, 4 ; whereas day alway, and one spirit of all is; whereas sovereign and sure security, and secure quietness, and quiet joyfulness, and joyful blessedness, and blessed everlastingness, and everlasting happiness, and the happy sight 
n Reu. 22, 4. , and praising of thee is without end; where thou with him, and he in the communion of the holy Spirit, liveth and reigneth a God for ever and ever, Amen.   

Chap. 18.  
A most godly prayer unto our Saviour Christ.  
O GOD Christ, thou most kind lover of mankind 
a Eph. 5, 2. 1. joh. 3, 16. , mine hope 
b Col. 1, 27. 1. Tim. 1, 1. , the light 
c john. 1, 4. 5, etc. , the way 
d joh. 14, 6. , the life 
e joh. 11, 25 , the salvation 
f 1. Pet. 2, 24 , the honour, and the glory of all thy people 
g Luk. 2, 32. . Cal into thy remembrance for whose sake thou wouldst endure & suffer bands 
h Matt. 27, 2 , the cross 
i Mar. 15, 15. 16, etc. Gal. 3, 13. , wounds 
k joh. 19, 34 , death and the grave 
l joh. 19, 41. 42. , I beseech thee; for whose cause, having overcome death after three days thou rosest again 
m Mat. 28, 5 6. , appeeredst to thy Disciples 
n Mar. 16, 14 Luk. 24, 13. 14, etc. 25. 26, etc.  instructing their wavering minds; and forty days after thy resurrection thou ascendedst into heaven 
o Luke. 24, verse. 51. Acts. 1, 9 , where thou livest, and shalt reign for evermore 
p Reu. 4, 8. 9 10. 11. .  
Thou art my GOD, a living 
q Rom. 8, verse. 34. , and a true God 
r Matt. 4, 7. 10. , mine holy Father, my loving Lord 
s Act. 7, 59 , my puissant Prince 
t Reu. 4, 9 10. 11. Reu. 5, 11. 12. 13. , my good shepherd 
u john. 10, 11 14. , mine only master 
x Mat. 23, 8 , my best helper 
y Heb. 13, 6. , my faithfullest friend 
z joh. 15. 15. , my living bread 
a john. 6, 35 48. 51. , mine everlasting Priest 
b Heb. 7, 24, 25. , my guide unto my country, my true light 
c john. 1, 4, 7, etc. john. 8, 12. , my holy sweetness 
d Phil. 3, 7, 8. Rom. 8, 35, 36, etc. , my ready way 
e john. 14, 6. , my noble wisdom 
f 1. Cor. 1, 30. , my pure simplicity, my peacemaking quietness 
g Eph. 2, 14. , my sure safety, my good portion 
h Rom. 8, 32. , mine eternal salvation 
i Heb. 2, 9 1. Pet. 2, 24. , my great mercy, my mighty patience, mine unspotted sacrifice 
k Heb. 9, 14. 1. Pet. 1, 18. 19 , mine holy redemption 
l 1. Cor. 1, 30 , my strong hope 
m Col. 1, 27. 1. Tim. 1, 1. , my perfect charity 
n Rom. 5, 8. , my true resurrection 
o Ioh 11, 25. , mine everlasting life 
p john. 14, 6 Col. 3, 4. , my blessed joy and contemplation 
q 1. Cor. 13, verse. 12. , continuing evermore 
r Reu. 7, 15. 16. Reu. 21, 4. .  
Unto thee do I pray, cry, and bend my suit, that through thee I may walk, unto thee I may come, in thee I may rest, who art the way, the truth, and the life 
s john. 14, 6 , beside whom no man cometh unto the Father.  
For I desire thee 
t Psal. 42. 1. 2. , a most gracious and a glorious Lord, the very brightness of the father's glory, which sittest upon the Cherubins, and beholdest the deeps, which art the true light 
u john. 1, 4. 5. 9, etc. , the light enlightening, the lasting light, whom the very Angels desire to behold 
x 1. Pet. 1, 12. .  
Lo, mine heart is before thee; expel the darkness of the same, that more fully it may be endued with the clearness of thy light.  
Give me thyself, o my God, restore me thyself; lo, I love thee, & if not entirely enough, I would love thee more. I can by no means discern how much I lack of loving thee as I should, that my life may run into thine arms, and be at no time alienated, till it be hid in the secret place of thy countenance.  
Notwithstanding, this do I know, that il is it with me without thee, o Lord, not only outwardly to my body, but also in wardlie to my soul. For all plenty, being not my GOD, is but poverty.  
But the good, which no way can be altered, either into the better or worse, thou alone art 
y Mal. 3, 6. , which art simply alone 
z Psa 86, 10 isaiah. 37, 16. 20. , to whom it is not one thing to live, and another to live happily: for thou art thine own happiness. But thy creature to whom it is one thing to live, and another to live happily, can ascribe both his life and his blessed life, to none other thing; but only to thy mercy. And therefore we stand in need of thee, but not thou of us. For were not we at all, nothing were wanting to thy felicity, which thou art. So that we have great cause to cleave unto thee our Lord God, that through thy continual help we may lead an holy, godly, and upright life.  
For by reason of the weight of our weakness, we are drawn down ward 
a Wis. 11, 15. ; but through thy gift we are inflamed, and carried upward, we burn and we go; we do mount, and ascend in our hearts, and we sing a song of degrees; with thy good fire we burn, and we go forward.  
Whether do we now ascend upward unto the peace of jerusalem? For I rejoiced, when they said unto me, We will go into the house of the Lord 
b Psa. 122, ●. . There hath he placed us, we will good, that wish nothing else, but there to abide for evermore.  
But forsomuch as while we are in the body, we be absent from thee 
c 2. Cor. 5, 6 , o Lord; we have here no continuing city 
d Heb. 13, 14 , but we seek one to come; and our freedom is in heaven: therefore through thy grace I do enter into the closet of my heart, and there do I sing the songs of love to thee, o my King and my God, fetching unspeakable sighings in this house of my pilgrimage 
e Psal. 119, verse. 54. , where I sing out thy righteousness. And calling jerusalem into mind, I stretch the sense of mine heart toward the same, even toward jerusalem my country, jerusalem I say my mother 
f Gal. 4, 26. ; and also toward thee her King, her inlightener, her father, defender, protector and governor, her pure and strong delight, her constant joy, and all goodness else whatsoever 
g 1. Cor. 2, 9 Reu. 7, 15. 16. Reu. 21, 4. 3. 24, etc. . For thou art the sovereign and the true happiness. From whence I will not be turned away, until in the peace of that my dear mother, whereas the first fruits of my spirit are, thou gather all that I am from scattering and deformity, and so conform & confirm me for ever, o my God, & my mercy.   

Chap. 19  
A longing after the joys in Heaven.  
O Lightsome & glorious house of God, I have loved thy goodliness, and the place where the glory of the Lord God, who both enjoyeth, and hath created thee, doth dwell 
a Psal. 26, 8. .  
In mine exile I sigh after thee both night and day; mine heart longeth, my mind coveteth, and my soul desireth to come unto the society of your happiness.  
My prayer unto him which hath made me, is, that he would possess me in thee; because he hath made both me 
b Gen. 1, 26. 27. Psal. 100, 3. Psa. 129, 73. , and you.  
For I desire your holy fellowship, and wonderful glory, not for any merit of mine own; but I trust to attain thereunto through the price of his blood, namely of jesus Christ, whereby we be redeemed 
c 1. Pet. 1, verse. 18. 19 .  
I confess, I have gone astray like a lost sheep 
d Psal. 119, verse. 176. , and have too long dwelled out of my native soil, and am far away cast from the face of the Lord my God into this blindness of banishment, where, driven out of the joys of paradise, I bewail with myself daily the misery of my captivity; and sing a woeful song with great lamentation, when I remember you, o mother jerusalem 
e Gal. 4, 26. ; while my feet do but stand in thy courts, o sacred and comely Zion, and I am not able plainly to look into thy inner places.  
Notwithstanding, I have good hope upon the shoulders of my good shepherd 
f Luk. 15, 5. john. 10, 11. 14. , thy Creator, to be brought back unto thee, that I may triumph again with that unspeakable joy, wherewithal they be cheered which dwell with you before God his majesty 
g Reu. 22, 4. , and our Saviour Christ, which hath abrogated through his flesh the hatred 
h Eph. 2, 15. , and pacified all things both which are in heaven, and which are in earth by his blood 
i Colo. 1, 14. . For he is our peace which made of both one 
k Eph. 2, 14. , and joining the two contrary walls together, hath promised that he will give the everlasting felicity of your happiness in himself, after the like manner and measure, when he said, They shall be like the Angels of God in heaven 
l Matth. 22, verse. 30. .   

Chap. 20.  
A bewailing of the miseries of this life.  
O My Lord, I am even weary of this life, and of this troublesome pilgrimage 
a Psa. 39, 12. Hebr. 11, 13. . This life is a miserable life 
b job. 14, 1. , a transitory 
c Rom. 6, 12. 2. Cor. 4, 11.  life; an uncertain life 
d 1. Chr. 29. verse. 15. Psal. 102, 11. , a laboursome life 
e Gen. 3, 17, 18. 19 , a polluted life 
f Gen. 6, 5. , a life which is the mistress of wickedness, the Queen of pride, replenished with error and miseries, not to be called a life, but a death, wherein every moment we die, both by sundry defects of nature, and manifold diversities of deaths.  
Can we therefore call it a life that we live in this world? the which both humours puff up, and sorrows pluck down; and heat withereth, and the aër infecteth; which both eating maketh fat, and fasting maketh lean; mirth maketh dissolute, sadness consumeth; care shorteneth, security dulleth; wealth maketh proud, poverty bringeth out of heart; youth extolleth, age crooketh; sickness breaketh, sorrow depresseth: and after all these things cometh raging death, and bringeth an end at once to all the joys of this miserable life! which being passed, a man would not think it had ever been at all.  
This vital death, and mortal life, albe it be replenished with these and other miseries, yet a grief to tell, how many doth it catch with her snares! how many be deceived by her false promises!  
And although it be so deceitful and bitter of itself, that her blindest lovers cannot choose but perceive the same, yet with her golden cup, which she carrieth in her hand, she maketh an infinite company of fools utterly drunk.  
Oh happy are they, and those very rare, which avoid her familiarity 
g 1. john. 2, verse. 15. 16. 17. , which despise her momentany pleasure, and her company, lest with the perishing deceiver, they also be compelled to perish.   

Chap. 21.  
Of the felicity of that life which God hath prepared for such as love him.  
But, o thou life, which God hath prepared for them that love him 
a 1. Cor. 2, 9 , thou art a lively life, a blessed life 
b Reu. 7, 15. 16. 17. , a secure life 
c Reu. 21, 4. 23. 24. , a goodly life, a pure life, chaste life, an holy life; a life ignorant what death means, void of sorrow; a life without spot, without grief, without trouble, without corruption, without perturbation, without change and alteration; a life replenished with all goodliness and glory, where neither adversary to impugn, nor enticement of sin is to carry away; but perfect love, no fear is, where the day lasteth ever, and one spirit of all is; even where God is beholden face to face 
d 1. Cor. 13. verse. 12. , and with this food of life the mind is fed abundantly.  
It doth me good to meditate of thy glory; thy good things do exceedingly delight me.  
The more I remember, the more I long for thee. Greatly do I desire; marvelously am I delighted with the sweet memory of thy Name.  
It doth me good therefore, to lift up the eyes of mine heart; to stir up the state of my mind; to bend mine affection towards thee.  
Truly it doth me much good to talk of thee, to hear of thee, to write of thee, to confer of thee, to read every day of thy glory & blessedness, and to meditate often of that I read; that so at least wise from the heat, perils, & sweatings of this mortal and transitory life, I may pass unto the delectable cool of the lively aër, and so when I go to sleep may somewhat lay down my weary head in thy bosom.  
For which cause I walk many times into the pleasant fields of the holy Scriptures, where I pluck up the goodly green herbs of sentences by pruning; eat them by reading; chaw them by using; and lay them up at the length in the high seat of memory by gathering them together; that so having tasted thy sweetness, I may the less perceive the bitterness of this miserable life.  
O thou most happy life; o right blessed kingdom, void of death 
e Reu. 21, 4.  everlasting; where no times succeed by ages; where the continual day without night hath none end; where the conquering soldier joined to that joyful quire of angels, and crowned with the crown 
f 1. Pet. 5, 4. Revel. 4, 4.  of everlasting glory, doth sing to his God a song among the songs of Zion.  
Oh that I might, my sins being pardoned, and this burden of the flesh laid-awaie forthwith, o that I might enter into thy joys 
g Matt. 25, verse. 21. 23.  to enjoy everlasting rest; that I might pass into the goodly and glorious walls of thy city, to receive a crown of life at the hands of my Lord 
h Reu. 2, 10. ; that I might be among that holy quire; that I might stand with the blessed spirits before the majesty of the Creator 
i Reu. 22, 4. ; that I might behold the present countenance of Christ 
k 1. Cor. 13, verse. 12. ; that I might see that sovereign, and unspeakable, and uncompassed light; and finally, that I might be never tuched with any fear of death 
l Reu. 21, 4. , but rejoice everlastingly for the gift of perpetual incorruption.   

Chap. 22.  
Of the happiness of the good soul hence departing.  
Happy is the soul, which departing from the earthly body goeth directly into heaven; secure it is and quiet, and feareth neither enemy, nor death 
a Reu. 21, 4. . For it enjoyeth continually thy presence 
b 1. Cor. 13, verse. 12. , o God, and uncessantly beholdeth the most glorious Lord, whom she hath served, and loved 
c 1. Cor. 2, 9 , and whom now at the length full ioifulie and gloriously she hath attained unto.  
And this glory of so great blessedness, neither time shall diminish, nor any wicked person take away 
d Matt. 6, 19 20. Luk. 12, 33. .  
The daughters of Zion have seen her, and counted her blessed 
e Sal. songs. 6, verse. ●. , even the Queens and the concubines have praised her, saying:  
Who is she that cometh up out of the desert 
f Sal. songs. 8, verse. 5. , abounding in pleasure, leaning upon her well-beloved?  
Who is she that looketh forth as the morning 
g Sal. songs 6, verse. 9 , fair as the moon, pure as the sun, terrible as an army with banners?  
How cheerefulie goeth she out, hasteneth, runneth, when all amazed she heareth her beloved saying unto her on this wise 
h Sal. songs. 2, verse. 10. : Arise my love, my fair one, and come away. For behold, 
11.  the winter now is past; the rain is changed, and gone away.  
The flowers appear in our earth; 
12.  the time of the singing of the bird is come, & the voice of the turtle is heard in our land.  
The fig tree hath brought forth her young figs; 
Sal. songs. 2, verse. 13.  and the vines▪ with their small grapes have cast a savour; arise my love, my fair one, and come away.  
My dove that art in the holes of the rock, 
14.  in the secret places of the stairs, show me thy sight, let me hear thy voice, for thy voice is sweet, and thy sight comely.  
Come away my chosen, my fair one, my dove, mine unspotted one, my spouse come away, and I will put thee into my bed chamber: because I have longed after thy beauty.  
Come away, that thou mayst triumph in my presence with mine Angels, whose company I have promised thee.  
After many perils and labour 
i Acts. 14, 22  come away, enter into thy master's joy 
k Matt. 25, verse. 21. 23. , the which no man shall take from thee 
l joh. 16, 22. .   

Chap. 23.  
A prayer unto jesus Christ, that he would vouchsafe in troubles to help us.  
OH happy are all thy Saints, o Christ, which have passed over the sea of this mortality, and attained unto the haven of perpetual quietness 
a Esa. 35, 10. reave 7, 15. 16. 17. reve. 21, 4. 23. 24, etc. , security, and peace, where they are at rest, and alway joyful, and merry.  
Wherefore of thy tender love, I beseech thee, o Christ, who art without care of thyself, be careful of us; who needest not to care for incorruptible glory, have thou a consideration of our manifold miseries.  
O our God, who hast chosen a people to thyself 
b Rom. 8, verse. 30. , and endued them with glory, making them both immortal of thine immortality, and joyful through thy blessed sight 
c 1. Cor. 13, verse. 12. , I beseech thee, be thou always mindful of us, and help us, who as yet in the salt seas of this life are tossed with the surges about us.  
O thou goodly gate, who art raised into a marvelous highness, help us, vile paviment, lying much beneath thee.  
Give us thine hand, and raise up such as lie upon the ground, that waxing strong out of weakness, we may be made courageous in battle.  
Make thou 
d 1. Tim. 2. verse. 5. 1. john. 2, 1. 2.  intercession for us continually; and uncessantly pray for us wretches, and most negligent sinners; that through thy prayers, we may be conjoined to the holy company of Saints, for otherwise we shall never be saved.  
For, alas, we are very frail weaklings of no courage, creatures given to the service of the belly and flesh, having in us almost no spark of virtue.  
And yet placed under thy confession, o Christ, we are borne by the wood of the cross through this great and wide sea 
e Psal. 104. verse. 25. , wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small beasts and great; wherein the most cruel Dracon is 
f Reu. 12, 9 , alway prepared to devour us 
g 1. Pet. 5, 8. ; wherein be the dangerous rocks, Scylla, and Carybdis, with other such like innumerable things, whereby the heedless, & wavering in faith 
h jam. 1, 6. , make shipwreck.  
Wherefore, o Christ pray for us, o good Christ, pray thou, we say, for us, that through thy good prayers and merits, we may deserve, ship and merchandise being saved, to attain unto the port of perpetual salvation, quietness, peace, and security, which never shall have end, Amen.   

Chap. 24.  
A desire of the soul after the supernal jerusalem.  
O Mother jerusalem 
a Gal. 4, 26. , the holy City of God 
b Revel. 21, verse. 10. , and the dearly beloved spouse of Christ 
c Eph. 5, 23. 24. 25, etc. , after thee doth mine heart covet; and my soul exceedingly is in love with thy beauty.  
Oh how comely, how gloririous, how honourable art thou! thou art all fair, and there is no sport in thee 
d Sal. songs. 4, verse. 7. .  
Triumph and rejoice, o beautiful daughter of the Prince; for the king hath a pleasure in thy fairness 
e Psa. 45, 11. , and loves thy goodly parsonage, o thou fairer than the children of men 
f Psal. 45, 2. .  
But what is thy well-beloved, o thou fairest among women 
g Sal. songs. 5, verse. 9 10. , of the well-beloved? my well-beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest of ten thousand.  
Like as the apple tree among the trees of the forest 
h Sal. songs. 2, verse. 3. , so is my well-beloved among the sons of men. Under his shadow had I delight; lo now I sit, and his fruit is sweet unto my mouth.  
My well-beloved put in his hand by the hole of the door 
i Sal. songs. 5, verse. 4. , and mine heart was affectioned toward him.  
In my bed by night I sought him that my soul loved 
k Sal. songs. 3, verse. 1. 4. , I sought, and I found him: I hold, and will not let him go, until he bring me into my mother's house, into the chamber of her that conceived me.  
For there thou wilt give me thy teats most abundantly, and perfectly, and wilt satisfy mine heart with a marvelous satiety, so that I shall neither hunger nor thirst any more 
l Reu. 7, 15. 16. 17. reve. 21, 4. .  
Oh, happy shall my soul be, yea happy and always happy shall I be, could I once get to behold thy glory, thine happiness 
m 1. Cor. 2, verse 9 , thy beauty, thy gates, and thy walls 
n Reu. 21, 23 25. , and thy streets, and thy manifold mansions 
o joh. 14, 2. , thy noble citizens, and thy mighty king in his majesty 
p 1. Cor. 13, verse. 12. reve. 22, 4. .  
For thy walls are of precious stones 
q Reu. 21, 18. 19, etc. ; thy gates of the richest pearls 
r Reu. 21, 21. ; and thy streets of the purest gold 
s Reu. 21, 21. , wherein is song the ioieful Halleluiah 
t Reu. 19, 1. 3, etc.  without intermission; thy manifold buildings are founded upon squared stones, builded upon sapphires, enclosed with golden walls, whereinto none shall enter, but the clean, and it no unclean person shall inhabit 
u Revel. 21, verse. 27. .  
Beautiful art thou become, o mother jerusalem 
x Gal. 4, 26. , and sweet in thy comforts, no such thing is in thee, as we suffer in this world; and as we behold in this wretched life.  
There is neither darkness nor night, nor any change of times in thee 
y Esa. 35, 10. Reu. 21, 23. 24. 25. Reu. 22, 5. .  
There shineth not in thee either the light of the candle, or the brightness of the moon, or the glitteringnes of the stars; but the God of God, light of light, even the son of righteousness evermore doth lighten thee.  
The white & unspotted lamb, is thy pure and clear light, thy sun, thy clearness, and everlasting contemplation 
z 1. Cor. 13, verse. 12. Revel. 22, 4.  of this most glorious King is all thine happiness.  
He is the King of kings in the mids of thee; and you are his ministers about him.  
There be the singing quires of Angels 
a reve. 5, 11. 12. ; there the companies of supernal citizens 
b Eph. 2, 19 ; there the solemnity of all which have returned from this woeful peregrination unto thy joys.  
There be the prudent Prophets; the twelve Apostles 
c Reu. 21, 14. ; the victorious host of infinite Martyrs 
d Reu. 7, 14. ; & the sacred convent of holic confessors is there 
e Reu. 12, 11. Revel. 19, 1. 2. 4. .  
There be both upright men, and holy matrons, which have overcome the pleasures of this world, and the weakness of sex; there be those young men, and maidens, which have spent their time in godly conversation.  
There be the sheep 
f Matth. 25, verse. 32. 33.  and lambs that have escaped the snares of this world, where they now triumph in their several mansions: the glory of each particular man differeth; but common is the joy of them al.  
There full and perfect charity doth reign 
g 1. Cor. 13, verse. 13. , for God there is all in all 
h 1. Cor. 15, verse. 28. ; whom they do always behold 
i Reu. 22, 4. ; and by beholding him, continually they burn the more in love toward him.  
They love, and they praise him; they praise and they love him: all their work is to praise God without ending, without fainting, without toiling.  
Oh happy, yea, and evermore happy shall I be, if after the resolution of this mortal body, I may hear those celestial songs of melody, which are song unto the praise of the eternal king, by those citizens of the supernal country 
k Heb. 11. 16. , and by the companies of the blessed spirits!  
Happy then, yea much happy should I be, might I be counted worthy to sing those songs, and to wait on my King, my God, and my Captain; to behold him in his glory, according as he hath promised, saying 
l joh. 17, 24. , Father, I will that they whom thou hast given me, be with me even where I am, that they may behold my glory, which I had with thee, before the foundation of the world.  
And in another place 
m john. 12, verse. 26. , If any man serve me, let him follow me; for where I am, there shall also my servant be. And again 
n john. 14, verse. 21. , He that loveth me, shall be loved of my father, and I will love him, and will show mine own self to him.   

Chap. 25.  
A Psalm, concerning the glory of Paradise, paraphrasticallie made v●on the words of Saint Augustine.  
Unto the well of life endless,  
My soul, ah dry, my soul doth thirst,  
Wherein it lies in great distress,  
The flesh her gail she would have birst.  
She stirs, she strives, she sues amain.  
Her country to enjoy again.  
Her present case while she doth ●ourne,  
Subject to grief, she thinks upon  
The glorious state she had before,  
Which now through sin is quite igon.  
The evils wherein we be tossed,  
Bring into mind the bliss we lost.  
For who can tell what joy it is 
a 1. Cor. 2, 9 ,  
For to enjoy the sovereign peace 
b Phil. 4, 7. ?  
Where the foundations of ho●ses  
With precious stones 
c Reu. 21, 19  rise and increase!  
With gold the roofs are all set out:  
With gold the parlours shine about.  
Of jewels only precious,  
This goodly buildin rected was!  
The street whereof is glorious,  
Paved with gold as shining glass 
d Reu. 21, 2● .  
There is no slime, there is no lane:  
There is no sickness for to pain 
e Reu. 21, 4. .  
No winter cold, no summer hot,  
At no time there do men annoy.  
Fresh roases alway may be got,  
The spring alway men there enjoy.  
The saffron red, the lilies white,  
The balm giveth sent men to delight.  
The fields are fresh, the seed doth spring.  
With honey sweet the rivers flow.  
The pleasant odours comfort bring,  
And savours good from spices go.  
The apples alway hang on tree,  
And evermore the woods green be.  
The Moon doth rise ne yet decline,  
Nor stars, nor sun do alter race,  
The Lamb continually doth shine  
In that same town and blessed place.  
There is no time, nor any night 
f Reu. 22, 5. ,  
But evermore the day is bright.  
For all the saints shine gloriously,  
As doth the sin 
g Matt. 13, verse. 34. , even they do so,  
After the triumph mutualie,  
They sing together on a row.  
And make report with hearts all glad,  
Of every fight which they have had.  
theyare freed from sin, and rid from strife  
Of blood and spirit: the flesh and eke  
The mind enjoy the spiritual life,  
And each one thing do think and seek.  
there's none offences to molest,  
They now possessing perfect rest.  
Full gladly they do mention make,  
Being rid from change of former case,  
And comfort much they alway take,  
Of pleasant truth seeing the face 
h Reu. 22, 4 .  
Hence lively joy from living spring:  
Thence being rid they skip and sing.  
They noble, strong, they jocund are,  
From troubles now they be set free.  
The healthful there right well do fare:  
And youth dreads nought old age to see.  
Hence too & thence they spring, & last:  
For frailty now is gone and passed.  
Their state divine doth up swallow,  
The mighty force of death so fel.  
God knowing all things they which know▪  
Al other things most know right well.  
For each man's heart to each man's sight  
Is ope. In one they do delight.  
One thing they loathe, one thing they like,  
Their hearts, and mind, and will are one:  
Albe they are not crowned alike,  
For those good deeds which they have done.  
Love worketh so that each man's bliss.  
To all men due, and common is.  
The Eagles meet where carcase lies 
i Matth. 24, verse. 28. .  
That holy souls with Angels good,  
May be renewed in the skies:  
In every place they eat one food,  
They filled are, & yet do crave.  
They would those things the which they have.  
Yet loathe they nought: though full they be.  
Their hunger doth them move nothing.  
They eat and that full greedily:  
And eating pricks them to eating.  
The pleasant songs expel sad fears,  
And organ pipes do please the ears.  
Due praise they yield unto the King,  
Through whom they do triumph in bliss.  
O happy soul is such, seeing  
Before th● Lord it present is,  
And from his seat with look● full bold▪  
How earth is ruled doth behold!  
And how the Stars, the Sun, and Moon,  
With Planets all their place do keep!  
After my fight, o let ●e soon  
Approach unto this fellowship.  
O Christ, my suit do thou regard,  
Of strivers who art the reward.  
And make me to receive apart  
Of that same bliss which they possess.  
Give strength that with courageous hare,  
I may endure the fight easeless.  
That battle fought, I then may find  
Long rest, thee Christ, even to my mind.  
Amen.   

Chap. 26.  
The praise which the soul continually doth ascribe unto God, through the contemplation of his supernal blessedness.  
MY soul, praise thou the Lord 
a Psa. 103, 1.  and all that is within me, praise his holy Name.  
My soul, 
Psal. 103, 2. 22.  praise thou the Lord, and forget not all his benefits.  
Praise the Lord, all ye his works, in all places of his dominion: my soul praise thou the Lord.  
Praise we the Lord, whom Angels praise 
b Reu. 7, 11. 12. , dominions adore 
c Phil. 2, 9 10. , powers do reverence; to whom the Cherubims, and Scraphims continually do cry 
d Esaie. 6, 3. , Holy, Holy, Holy.  
join we therefore our voices to the voices of the holy Angels; and according to our ability, let us praise the GOD which we both have. For they, whose eyes evermore be fixed upon the Lord, whom they behold not through a glass darkly 
e 1. Cor. 13, verse. 12.  but face unto face; they do most purely and without ceasing praise the Lord.  
But who can, yea so much as in thought comprehend, much less in words express, what an infinite multitude of those blessed spirits, and celestial powers are in the presence of the Lord God almighty! Or what continual joy they receive by the sight of God what everlasting mirth! what heat of love, not to their grief, but to their delectation! what a desire is in them of the sight of God with satiety; & a satiety with desire, in whom neither desire engendereth grief, nor satiety bringeth loathing! How blessed they are by cleaving to thy sovereign blessedness! How they be made light, joined to the true light! Finally, alway beholding the unchangeable Trinity, they be converted into an unchangeable nature!  
But when shall we be able to comprehend the glorious condition of the Angels; when we are not able to search out the nature of our own souls!  
What is this thing which can quicken the flesh; and yet voluntarily can not bind itself to holy cogitations! what kind of thing is this which is so strong, and yet so weak; so small, and yet so mighty, that it searcheth out the secrets of God, and beholdeth celestial things; which for man's behoof is well known to have, through sharpness of wit, invented the knowledge of many sciences? what kind of thing is this than which knoweth so much of other things, and yet is utterly ignorant how itself was made?  
For although much be spoken doubtfulie of some, concerning the beginning of the soul: yet we find how it is a certain intellectual spirit made through the power of the Creator; living everlastingly in her kind; quickening the mortal body which it sustaineth; subject to alteration; prone to forgetfulness; which fear many times troubleth, and mirth puffeth up.  
O strange thing, most worthy to be wondered at! Of God the Creator of all things 
f Gen. 1, 1. 2, etc. john. 1, 1. 2. 3. Heb. 1, 1. 2. , who is incomprehensible 
g 1. Kin. 8, 27 , and unutterable, all doubtfulness laid apart, we read great things and very marvelous, we speak, and write also: yet whatsoever we say, either of Angels, or of the souls of men, we can not so easily approve the same.  
But omit we these things, and mount we; leave we, and overpass we whatsoever is created; and let us direct the eyes of our faith upon him who hath made all things.  
Wherefore I will make degrees of ascension in mine heart; and thereby mount up unto my soul; and by my soul and understanding ascend unto my Lord, who abideth above over mine head.  
Let whatsoever is either visibly seen, or spiritualie imagined, with a strong hand be far away removed from the sight of mine heart & mind: only let the pure understanding, going on plainly, attain swiftly unto him who is the Creator both of Angels 
h Psa. 148, 1. 2. 5. , and of souls 
i Gen. 1, 26. 27. 1. Cor. 11, 7. Col. 3, 10. , and of all things beside 
k Gen. 1, 1. 2. 3, etc. Heb. 1, 2 .  
Blessed is that mind which forsaketh base things below; and seeketh after high things; which maketh a nest in the rock, and from the high cliff with eagles eyes beholdeth the Son of righteousness.  
For nothing is so goodly, and so comfortable, as with the sight of the mind, and desire of heart to behold the very Lord alone; and after a marvelous manner invisibly to behold the invisible 
l 1. Tim. 1, 17:  and so to taste another, not this sweetness; and to see another, not this light.  
Because this light, which is enclosed in a place, is ended by time, and changed by the interruption of nights, and is common with us to worms and beasts; and, to say the truth, in comparison of that sovereign light, can not be called light indeed, but night rather.   

Chap. 27.  
What it is to hold, and to behold God in part; and how we are to conceive of God.  
AND although that sovereign and unchangeable essence, that true light, that lasting light, that light of Angels can be seen of none in this life (for that pre-eminence is reserved for the Saints in celestial glory:) yet firmly to believe, and to understand, & to mark, and zealously to covet for the same, is after a sort to hold, and to behold the same.  
Let the voice therefore sound above the Angels; and let man with an intentive mind behold God, and praise him with words as well as he can.  
For it is meet that the creature do praise his Creator. Because he hath made us to praise him 
a isaiah. 43, 7. , who standeth not in need of our praise.  
And he is an incomprehensible virtue, wanting nought 
b 2. Mac. 14, verse. 35. : great is our Lord God and all sufficient to himself, great also is his power, his wisdom is infinite 
c Psa. 147, 5. . Great is our Lord GOD, and much to be praised 
d 1. Chro. 16 verse. 25. Psal. 48, 2. Psal. 96, 4. .  
Him therefore let the mind love 
e Deut. 6, 5. Matt. 22, 37 , the tongue praise, the hand write; and in these holy cogitations let the faithful soul wholly exercise herself.  
With these pleasant iunkates of celestial contemplation let the zealous man, and the beholder of heavenly matters refresh himself day by day, that being fattened with this celestial food, he may cry with a great voice, he may cry from his heart root, with gladness he may cry, and with a most earnest desire of the mind, say on this wise.   

Chap. 28.  
A prayer expressing the manifold properties of God.  
O Most high 
a Tob. 4, 11. Heb. 7, 1. , most holy 
b isaiah. 6, 4. 5. , most mighty 
c Gen. 17, 1. Revel. 4, 8. , most merciful 
d Psa. 145, 9 Matt. 5, 45. , most righteous 
e Psal. 11, 5. 6. 7. , most secret 
f Matth. 6, 4 6. , present 
g Ecc. 15, 18 19 Eccl. 23, 18. 19 20. , beautiful 
h Sal. songs. 5, verse. 10. 11. 12, etc. , and most strong God 
i Psal. 24, 8. isaiah. 26, 4. ;  
Stable 
k Psal. 90, 1. 2, etc. Psa. 102, 25. 26. 27. , incomprehensible 
l Psa. 139, 7. 8, etc. , invisible 
m 1. Tim. 1, 17 , yet beholding all things 
n Ecc. 23, 19 20. ; immutable 
o Mal. 3, 6. , yet altering all things 
p Ps. 102, 25. 26. ; immortal 
q 1. Tim. 6, verse. 16. , unplaced 
r job. 23, 8. 9, etc. , unmeasured 
s Baru. 3, 24 25. , uncomprehended 
t Psa. 139, 7. 8, etc. , without end 
u Lam. 3, 19 Dan. 6, 26. ;  
Inestimable 
x Exo. 15, 11 , unutterable 
y job. 11, 7. , wonderful 
z Psa. 139, 6. , unmovable, moving all things 
a Ps. 102, 24 25, etc. , unsearchable 
b Ro. 11, 33. , unspeakable, fearful and terrible 
c Deu. 7, 21. Nehem. 1, 5. , to be honoured 
d Mal. 1, 6. , served 
e Psal. 33, 8. , worshipped 
f Deut. 6, 13. Matth. 4, 10. , and reverenced;  
Never young and never old 
g Psal. 90, 1. 2, etc. Psa. 102, 25. 26. 27. ; renewing all things 
h Wis. 7, 27. ; rooting out the houses of the proud, yet mark they not so much:  
Always working 
i john. 5, 17 , and yet ever at rest; gathering and yet never wanting; bearing-up all things 
k Heb. 1, 3.  and yet not burdened; filling all things 
l Ecc. 23, 18, 19  and yet not included; the creator 
m Gen. 1, 1, 2, etc. judi. 9, 12. , protector, nourisher 
n Ps. 104, 27, 28 , and maintainer of all things:  
Seeking 
o Luk. 15, 4. 5, etc. , when thou lackest nought; loving 
p Wis. 11, 23 , yet not inflamed; jealous 
q Exo. 20. 5 Esaie. 9, 7. , and yet unmoved; thou repentest 
r Gen. 6, 6. 7, jerem. 26, 3 , and yet art not grieved; thou art angry 
s Psal. 79, 5. , and yet not disquieted;  
Thou changest thy works 
t Wi●. 7, 27. 2. Pet. 3, 6. 7. , but not thy counsel 
u Psa. 33, 11. ; thou receivest what thou findest not, and never loasedst:  
Thou art never poor, yet art thou glad when thou gettest; at no time covetous, yet exactest usury:  
Many are bountiful to bind thee unto them; yet who hath aught which is not thine 
x 1. Cor. 4, verse. 7. jam. 1, 17. ?  
Thou payest debts, owing nought; thou forgivest debts 
y Matth. 18, verse. 23. 27, etc. 35. , and yet forgoest nothing:  
Thou quickenest all things 
z 1. Tim. 6, verse. 13. ; thou hast created all things 
a john. 1, 1. 3. Hebr. 1, 1. 2. , thou art everywhere 
b Eccles. 16, verse. 18. 19 , and everywhere whole:  
Thou mayst be understood, but not seen 
c 1. Tim. 1. verse. 17. ; and art no where wanting 
d Psal. 139, verse. 7. 8, etc. ; yet art thou far from the cogitations of the wicked 
e Pro. 15, 29. :  
There are thou, where thou seemest not to be; for where thou art not to show favour, thou art to execute vengeance:  
Thou touchest all things, yet not all alike; for somethings thou touchest, that they may only be, and not live, perceive, and discern:  
Some things thou touchest that they may live, and have sense, but not discern:  
And somethings also thou touchest, that they may be, and perceive, and discern too:  
And although at no time thou art unlike to thyself; yet touchest thou divers things diversly:  
Thou art present always everywhere; yet art thou hardly to be found out:  
We follow thee standing, yet can we not lay hold upon thee:  
Thou possessest all things 
f Psa. 50, 9 10. 11. 12. ; fillest all things 
g Psal. 139, 7. 8, etc. ; compassest all things; overpassest all things; and bearest up all things 
h Hebr., 3. :  
And yet thou bearest not of one part, and of another art overpassed; neither of one part fillest thou, and of another compassest: but in compassing thou fillest, and filling compassest; in bearing thou overpassest, and in overpassing bearest: Again, thou teachest the hearts of the faithful 
i Esa. 54, 13. john. 6, 45. , without noise of words:  
Thou reachest from one end to another mightily 
k Wisd. 8, 1. , and comely dost thou order all things:  
Thou art neither enlarged by places, nor changed by time 
l Psal. 102, verse. 24. 26. 27. :  
Neither is there any recess, or access unto thee, but thou dwellest in the light that none can attain unto 
m 1. Tim. 6, verse. 16. , whom never man saw, neither can see:  
Abiding in thyself quiet, thou goest about the whole world, everywhere, being altogether all whole everywhere.  
For thou canst neither be cut nor divided, because thou art truly one 
n Deut. 6, 4. Mala. 2, 10. ; nor yet be brought in parts, in as much as all whole thou keepest the whole, fillest the whole, lightenest and possessest the whole.  
The bottomless depth of this mystery neither the mind of man can conceive, nor the tongue of orators express, nor the most learned books in any library make evident. Were the whole world replenished with books, yet could not thine unspeakable knowledge be uttered, because thou art indeed unutterable: thou canst by no means be either written or concluded, being the fountain of God's heavenly light, and the sun of eternal brightness.  
For thou art great without quantity, and therefore unmeasurable; good without quality, and therefore in deed and sovereignly good; yea, to say the truth, there is none good but thou alone 
o Matth. 19, verse. 16. 17. Mar. 10, 17. Luk. 18, 18. 19 , whose will is a work, & whose will is ability:  
Who hast of nothing created all things 
p Gen. 1, 1. 2, etc. Hebr. 1, 1. 2. ; the which thou madest, even only because thou wouldst:  
Who possessest all thy creatures without any lack; governest them without labour; & rulest them without pain: for there is nothing either of things on high, or of things below, that can disturb the order of thy government:  
Who art in all places without any place; and containest all things without enclosure; and remainest everywhere 
q Eccle. 23, verse. 18. 19 20.  without seat, or motion:  
Who neither art the author of sin 
r Eccles. 15, verse. 20. , (which thing only thou canst not do 
s Psal. 11, 5. 6. 7. , who canst do all things 
t Exod. 6, 3. Gen. 35, 11. ) neither hast thou been sorry for aught which thou hast done; neither art thou disturbed with any commotion of the mind, nor hast any loss by the destruction of the whole world:  
Who neither commendest 
u Psal. 5, 4. 5. 6. Rom. 6, 16. 17, etc. , nor commandest wickedness 
x Eccles. 15, verse. 20. ; who at no time liest 
y Rom. 3, 4. 1. joh. 1, 10. , because thou art the everlasting truth 
z Psal. 117, 2. :  
By whose goodness we were created 
a Gen. 1, 26. 27. Psal. 100, 3. ; by whose justice we are punished 
b Dan. 9, 4. 5. 6, etc. ; by whose mercy we are saved 
c Psa. 103, 1. 2. 3. 4, etc. .  
For we are to worship in steed of God nothing 
d Exo. 20, 3. 4. 5. , be it celestial, or of the substance of the fire, or earthly, or else howsoever sensible.  
For thou art what thou art 
e Exo. 3, 14. , and changest not 
f Mal. 3, 6. . To whom chiefly belongs that which the Greeks call On, the Latins Ens, because thou art always the same 
g Ps. 102, 27 , and thy years shall not fail.  
These, & much more things have I learned of the holy mother the Church 
h Gal. 4, 26. , whereof through thy grace I am made a member.  
Of her have I learned how thou the alone 
i Psa. 86, 10. isaiah. 37, 16. 20. , and true God 
k joh. 17, 3. 1. Thes. 1, 9 , both hast no body 
l joh. 4, 24. , and also art unsubiect to passions; and how nothing of thy substance or nature is any way violable, or changeable, or compounded, or created: and therefore certain it is, how thou canst neither be perceived by any bodily eyes 
m 2. Tim. 1, verse. 17. , nor could ever be seen in thy proper nature of any mortal man 
n joh. 1, 18. .  
For hence it may evidently be gathered, that where Angels do now behold thee: there we also after this life shall see thee 
o Reu. 22, 4. .  
Nay, the very Angels neither are able to see thee as thou art in thyself.  
Nay, to conclude, the almighty Trinity is known to none, but to thyself only.   

Chap. 29.  
Of the unity of persons, and plurality in God.  
ANd thou an unity of the Godhead, through the plurality of persons manifold, art in number infinite, and therefore measurably unmeasurable, and waightilie unwaiable.  
For we acknowledge no beginning of the sovereign goodness, the which thou art; of whom, through whom, in whom all things; but through participation thereof we say all good things are 
a 1. Cor. 4, 7. jam. 1, 17. .  
For thy divine essence hath always been, and yet is without matter; although it lack no form, to wit, informed, the form of forms, the most well-formed form, the which while thou imprintest as a seal to every particular thing, thou makest them doubtless to differ from thyself without any either of your augmenting, or diminishing; but whatsoever is in the world, it is thy creature 
b john. 1, 1. 3. Hebr. 1, 1. 2. .  
O simple Trinity, and triple unity, God, whose almightiness both possesseth, and ruleth, and replenisheth all things which thou hast created.  
Neither in saying how thou fillest all things, mean we that they contain thee, but rather that thou conteinest them; neither by parts fillest thou all things; nor yet may it be thought, that every thing, according to the greatness of the portion it hath, receiveth thee, that is, the greatest thing more, and the smallest thing less: thou rather being in all things, or more truly all things in thee 
c Act. 17, 28. , whose omnipotency includeth all things; neither can any man find a way to escape thy power 
d Psa. 139, 7. 8, etc. .  
For whosoever hath not thy favour, can by no means avoid thy displeasure, as it is written 
e Psal. 75, 6. 7. , Neither from the East, nor from the West, nor from the South, but God is the judge: and again 
f Psa. 139, 7. 8, etc. , Whither shall I go from thy spirit, or whither shall I go from thy presence?  
The immensity of thy divine greatness is this, that we know thee to be within all things, not as included; and without all things, yet not as excluded. And therefore thou art within, that thou mayst contain all; and therefore without, that all things may be comprehended within the immensity of thy circumscribed greatness.  
So then by that thou art within, thou art known to be a Creator; by that thou art without, we perceive how thou art the governor of all things.  
And lest all things which are created, might be without thee, thou art within, and without, that all things may be included of thee, not by local greatness, but by thy mighty presence, who are everywhere present, and all things present before thee 
g Eccle. 15, verse. 18. Eccl. 23, 18. 19 20. : although some understand these things, yet some do not.  
The unity then of thine inseparable nature, cannot have separable persons; because as thou art a trinity in unity, and a unity in trinity, so can you not have a separation of persons.  
Sometime indeed those persons are particularly named 
h Mat. 3, 16. 17. 1. john. 5, 7. , but so thou wouldst, o God the Trinity, declare thyself inseparable in persons; that there is no name in any one person, but may be referred unto another, according to the rule of relation.  
As the Father unto the Son, and the Son unto the Father; so hath the Son true relation both unto the Father and the Son.  
Also those names which signify either your substance, o God, or person, or power, or essence, or else what, which properly is called God, do equalie agree to all the persons: as great God, almighty, eternal, and generalie all things, which naturally are spoken of God.  
So that there is no name of nature, which so may agree unto thee God the Father, but the same also may fitly be referred unto the Son, & holy Ghost.  
We say how thou the Father art naturally God, so is the Son naturally God, and the holy Ghost naturally; and yet not three Gods, but one God naturally, the Father, the Son, and the holy Ghost.  
And therefore, o God holy Trinity, in persons thou art inseparable, in sense are they to be understood, though in sound you have separable names: for you receive no plural number in the names of nature.  
For hereby is it declared, how the persons in the holy Trinity, which is one 
i Psa. 86, 10. Esaic. 37, 16. 20. , very God 
k john. 17, 3. 1. Thes. 1, 9 , can not be divided: for that the name of every person, respecteth alway another person.  
If I say the Father, I point unto the Son; if I name the Son, I presuppose a Father; if I mention the holy spirit, I must necessarily understand of whom he is the Spirit, namely of the Father and of the Son.  
For this is the true faith, proceeding from sound doctrine: this undoubtedly is the catholic and right faith, which God of his goodness hath taught me in the bosom of the mother Church 
l Gal. 4, 26. .   

Chap. 30.  
A zealous prayer unto the blessed Trinity.  
WHerefore, o Lord, my faith, which thou hast given me to my salvation, calleth unto thee.  
For the faithful soul liveth by faith 
a Rom. 1, 17. : he enjoyeth in hope 
b 1. Cor. 13, verse. 12. 13. , which one day he shall behold in thee.  
O my God, unto thee crieth my pure conscience, and the sweet love of my faith, which, the darkness of ignorance being driven away, thou hast brought unto the knowledge of the truth; which also thou hast plucked from the foolish bitterness of this world, and made comfortable and pleasant to me through thy sweet love.  
Unto thee, o blessed Trinity, doth the clear voice, and sincere love of my faith call, the which, nourishing the same from the cradle, thou hast enlightened alway by the light of thy grace; and confirmed mightily in me through the instructions of our mother the Church.  
Unto thee, do I call, o happy, and blessed, and glorious, and single Trinity, Father 
c Mat. 11, 25 Mark. 13, 32 , and Son 
d john. 3, 16 18. 1. john. 4, 3. , and holy Ghost 
e 2. Cor. 13, verse. 13. 1. john. 5, 7. .  
God 
f Dent. 6, 4. 1. Tim. 1, 17. , Lord 
g Deut. 6, 13 Matth. 4, 10. , and Comforter 
h joh. 14, 16. 17. : love, grace, and communion 
i 2. Cor. 13, verse. 13. : the begetter 
k Heb. 1, 5. , the begotten 
l Act. 13, 33. , the renewer 
m Titus. 3, 5 :  
The very light of the very light 
n john. 1, 4. 5. 9 , the very illumination:  
The spring, the flood, and the watering:  
Of one, all; through one, all; in one, all things:  
Of whom 
o Act. 17, 28. , through whom, in whom are all things:  
The living life, the life from the living, the quickener of such as live 
p john. 5, 21 1. Tim. 6, 13. .  
One of himself; one of one; one of two:  
A Being of himself; a Being of another; a Being from both:  
The Father is true 
q 1. joh. 5, 9 10. , the Son truth 
r john. 14, 6 , & the holy Ghost truth 
s 1. john. 5, 6 :  
So that the Father, the Word, and the Comforter, are one essence 
t 1. john. 5, 7 , one power, one goodness, & one blessedness; of whom, through whom, and in whom are all things blessed, whatsoever things are blessed.   

Chap. 31.  
How that God is the true, and the sovereign life.  
O God, the true and the sovereign life; of whom, through whom, & in whom all things do live 
a Act. 17, 28 , whatsoever things do live truly, and in happy state:  
O God, even goodness and goodliness; from whom 
b jam. 1, 17. , through whom, and in whom are all good and goodly things, which are good and goodly:  
God, whose faith quickeneth, hope erecteth, and love linketh us:  
God, who hast commanded us to pray unto thee 
c Matt. 7, 7. ; and makest thyself to be found; and openest to him which knocketh:  
God, whom none foregoeth but the deceived; none seeketh but the admonished 
d joh. 6, 44. ; and no man findeth, but the purged 
e Matt. 5, 8. :  
God, whom to know is life 
f john. 17, 3. ; whom to serve is to reign; and whom to love is the salvation and joy of the soul:  
Thee, both with my lips, and with mine heart, and with all my strength, I do praise, bless, and worship; to thy clemency and goodness I do yield humble thanks for all thy benefits, and to thy Majesty do I sing, Holy, Holy, Holy 
g isaiah. 6, 3. .  
O blessed Trinity, I beseech thee, vouchsafe to come into me, and to make me a meet temple for thine holiness.  
I do pray the Father through the Son; I pray the Son through the Father; I pray the holy Spirit by the Father and the Son, that all wickedness may be set far-awaie fro me; and that all the holy virtues may be implanted within me.  
O infinite GOD, of whom, through whom, and in whom are all things made, both visible and invisible 
h Col. 1, 16. , which enclosest thine outward works, and fillest thine inward; governest them above, & bearest them below 
i Heb. 1, 3. , keep me the work of thine hands 
k Psa. 100, 3. Psal. 119, 73. , which trust in thee, and hope only in thy mercy. Keep me, I beseech thee, both here and everywhere; now and alway; within and without; before and behind; above and beneath; roundabout, so that there be no place for the snares of the enemy against me.  
Thou art God almighty 
l Gen. 35, 11 Psal. 115, 3. Revel. 11, 17 , the keeper and protector of all that trust in thee 
m Psa. 18, 30 ; without whom none is in safety, no man is free from danger.  
Thou art God, and beside thee there is none other 
n Deu. 4, 39 Psal. 86, 10. , either in heaven above, or in earth below; which dost great things and unsearchable 
o job. 5, 9 , and marvelous things without number.  
Meet is it that thou be praised, that thou be honoured, that thou be magnified with commendations:  
To thee the whole troop of Angels; to thee the heavens and all the powers do sing, and continually yield praises, as creatures to the Creator, servants to the Lord, soldiers to their King:  
Every creature doth extol, and every soul doth glorify thee the holy, and undivided Trinity.   

Chap. 32.  
A form of thanksgiving unto God.  
TO thee the holy and humble men of heart 
a Song of the three children. ver. 87 86. ; to thee the spirits and souls of the righteous; to thee do all the supernal citizens, together with all the orders of blessed spirits, yield humble praise, and glory, and exalt thee above all things for ever.  
O Lord, gloriously and honourably do those heavenly citizens adorn thee with praises. Man also, the most excellent among thy creatures, doth magnify thee.  
Yea and I too a miserable sinner do exceedingly desire to praise thee; & greatly do I love to love thee above all things.  
O my God 
b Psal. 7, 1. 3. , my life 
c Psal. 42, 8. , my strength 
d Psa. 18, 1. 2. , and my praise 
e Psa. 118, 14 Esaie. 12, 2. , give me grace to praise thee.  
Put thy light in mine heart, and thy word into my mouth; that both mine heart may think upon thy glory, and my tongue sing out thy praises every day 
f Psal. 71, 8. .  
But forsomuch as praise is not seemly in the mouth of a sinner 
g Ecc. 15, 9 , and I am a man of polluted lips 
h isaiah. 6, 5. : purge mine heart, I beseech thee, from all iniquity 
i Psal. 51, 7. 8. ; sanctify me both within and without, o almighty sanctifier, and make me worthy to sound forth thy praise.  
Receive in good part from the hand of the heart, and from the love of the mind, receive, I pray thee, the sacrifice of my lips, and let it be acceptable in thy sight, and ascend-up unto thee like a sweet smelling savour.  
Let thine holy memory, and thy blessed sweetness possess my whole soul, and ravish me with desire of invisible things.  
Let my soul, I beseech thee, pass from visible unto invisible; from terrestrial unto heavenly; unto eternal from transitory things; let it pass I say, and see thy wonderful vision.  
O eternal verity 
k Psal. 117, 2. , & true charity 
l 1. john. 4, 8 9 , and dear eternity 
m 1. Tim. 1, verse. 17. , thou art my God 
n Psa. 31, 14. , unto thee do I sigh, after thee do I covet, on thee do I think, unto thee do I desire to come night and day: who so knoweth thee, knows the truth 
o john. 14, 6 , knows eternity.  
Thou, o truth, bearest the pre-eminence above all things, whom we shall behold even as thou art 
p 1. joh. 3, 2. , when as this blind and mortal life is passed-awaie; wherein it is said unto us, Where is thy God 
q Psa. 42, 3. ? And I say, Thou art my God 
r Psal. 31, 14. .  
Somewhat I breath after thee, when I powre-out my soul upon thee in the voice of joy and confession, as one that maketh good-cheere, and keepeth a feast, and as yet is pensive, because it slideth-backe, and becometh a deep, or more truly perceiveth itself as yet to be a very deep indeed.  
My faith, which thou hast inflamed in the night before my feet, saith to it, Why art thou cast down, my soul 
s Psal. 43, 5. ; and why art thou disquieted within me? Wait on God; his word is a lantern unto my feet 
t Ps. 119, 105 . Wait and persevere, until the night, even the mother of the wicked, be gone-awaie; until the wrath of God, whose children we sometime were 
u Eph. 2, 3. , be passed-awaie.  
For we have been ere-this darkness 
x Eph. 5, 8. , until this stream of waters flowe-awaie, we carry yet the remnants in the body▪ dead in respect of sin, until the day do rise, and shadows depart; wait on God, in the morning I shall stand before him, and behold, and always praise him.  
In the morning I will direct me unto thee 
y Psal. 5, 3. , and behold the health of my countenance, even my God, who shall quicken our mortal bodies 
z Rom. 8, 11. , because of the Spirit dwelling in us, that now we may be light 
a Eph. 5, 8. , while yet we are saved by hope 
b Rom. 8, 24 , and are the children of light, and the children of the day 
c 1. Thes. 5, 5 , not of the night, neither of darkness.  
For we were once darkness 
d Eph. 5, 8. , but are now light in the Lord, and yet through faith 
e 1. Cor. 13, verse. 12. 13. , not as we shall be. Hope that is seen is none hope 
f Rom. 8, 24 .  
O Lord, that immortal people of thine Angels do praise thee, and the celestial powers do magnify thy Name 
g Esaie. 6, 1. 2. 3. , who have no need either to read this our scripture, or to know thee the holy & single Trinity.  
For they always behold thy face 
h Matt. 18, verse. 10. , where they read without syllables of time, what thine eternal pleasure is: they read, they choose, and they love; yea, always they read, and what they read, they forget not.  
By choosing, and loving, they read this constancy of thy counsel, and their book shall at no time be shut and folded, because thyself art, and wilt everlastingly be this to them.  
O much blessed are those heavenly powers, that can religiously and purely with an exceeding delight and unspeakable joy magnify thee with praises!  
Thence they praise, whence they rejoice, forsomuch as always they behold that which offereth them continual occasion both to praise, and rejoice.  
But we, pressed down with the weight of flesh 
i Wis. 9, 15. , and placed far away from thy countenance 
k 1. Cor. 13, verse. 12.  in this exile 
l Heb. 11, 13. 14, etc. 1. Pet. 2, 11. , and distracted through varieties of the world, we alas, are not able worthily to praise thee; through faith we praise thee; not of perfect knowledge 
m 1. Cor. 13, verse. 12. 13. .  
But those Angelical spirits praise thee of knowledge 
n Matth. 18, verse. 10. , not through faith: for our flesh is the cause, why we praise thee otherwise than they do.  
Notwithstanding, albeit we sing praises to thee after divers sorts, yet thou art but one God 
o Deut. 6, 4. Mala. 2, 10. , creator of all things 
p Gen. 1, 1. 2, etc. john. 1, 1. 3. Hebr. 1, 1. 2. , to whom is offered the sacrifice of praise both in heaven and in earth, but one day we shall come unto their company, with whom always we shall see thee 
q 1. Cor. 13, verse. 12. reve. 22, 4. , and praise thee without cessing.  
Now then, o Lord, grant that while I do live in this frail body, both mine heart, and my tongue, and all my bones may glorify thee, and say 
r Psal. 35, verse. 10. , Lord, who is like unto thee!  
Thou art God almighty 
s Exod. 6, 3. Revel. 4, 8. , whom, three in persons 
t Matt. 3, 16. 17. Mark. 1, 10. 11. , yet but one in the substance of the Godhead, we serve and worship, namely, the Father unbegotten, the Son only begotten of the Father 
u joh. 3, 16. 18. 1. john. 4, 9 , the holy Spirit both proceeding from, and remaining in them both, an holy and a single Trinity, one God almighty:  
Which, when we were not, diddest mightily make us 
x Gen. 1, 26. 27. Psal. 100, 3. Psal. 119, 73. , and when, through our own default, we were lost, mercifully and marvelously hast delivered us 
y Psal. 103, 1. 2, etc. 9 10, etc. 1. Pet. 2, 24. .  
Oh suffer us not to prove neither ungrateful for so great benefits, nor unworthy so manifold mercies.  
Unto thee do I pray, sue, and beseech, increase my faith, increase mine hope, yea, and increase my love also.  
Through that same thy goodness, make us to be evermore stable in faith 
z Colo. 1, 23. , and fruitful in all good works 
a Col. 1, 10. , that by a right faith and works agreeable unto faith, we may come through thy mercy unto everlasting life, where, seeing thy perfect and full glory even as it is 
b 1. Cor. 13, verse. 12. reve. 22, 4. , we may worship thy majesty, and, made worthy to behold thy glory, sing:  
Glory to the Father which hath made us 
c Psal. 136, 1. 2. 3. etc. , glory to the Son who hath redeemed us 
d Gal. 3, 13. Gala. 4, 1. 2, etc. 1. Timo. 2, 6. , glory to the holy Ghost that hath sanctified us 
e Rom. 15, verse. 26. 1. Cor. 6, 9 10. 11. , glory to the sovereign and single Trinity, whose works are unseparable, and whose kingdom hath none end 
f Reu. 11, 15. .  
Unto thee belongeth all praise, all commendation, all honour, blessing, and love, honour, and power, and might be unto thee our God for evermore 
g Reu. 7, 12. , Amen.   

Chap. 33.  
A complaint, that man is not moved in heart through contemplation, when as the Angels, who see God, tremble thereat.  
PArdon, o Lord, o merciful God pardon, pardon and show mercy, forgive mine ignorance, and my great imperfection.  
O reject me not, for that I dare be so bold with thee, who am thy servant, not thy good servant, whom would I were, but thine unprofitable and evil, and therefore very evil, because I presume without any contrition of the heart, & floods of tears, and without due reverence and fear, to praise, bless, and worship thee our almighty 
a Gen. 17, 1. Gen. 35, 11. reve. 11, 17.  God, terrible, and much to be feared 
b Reu. 15, 1. 2. 3. .  
For if the Angels in honouring and praising thee do tremble, filled with a marvelous rejoicing; why do not I, when I come into thy presence to praise thee, and to offer sacrifice, why do not I even quake at the very heart; why blush I not in countenance, why do not I stammer in my speech, and why shed I not plentiful tears fro mine eyes?  
Alack, I would, but I am unable, because I cannot do as I would. Hence it is that I marvel much with myself, while with the eyes of my faith I behold thee, who art very terrible.  
But who can do this without the help of thy grace? for it is thy mercy which doth save us all 
c Rom. 9, verse. 23. 24. Rom. 11, 31. .  
O wretch that I am, how senseless is my soul become, that it is not much dismayed, while it standeth before God, and soundeth out his praises!  
O wretch that I am, how is mine heart hardened, that mine eyes do not power out even floods of tears, while I felowe-seruant reason before my Lord 
d Mal. 1, 6. ; a man with God 
e Exo. 20, 1. 2. 3, etc. ; a creature with the Creator 
f Psa. 100, 3. ; I who am made of the slime of the earth 
g Gen. 1, 26. 27. , with him who hath created all things of nothing 
h Hebr. 1, 1. 2. john. 1, 1. 3. !  
Behold, o my Lord, I place myself before thine eyes, and what I think secretly of myself in mine heart, I make others to know.  
But, o God, who art rich in mercy 
i Ephe. 2, 4. , and liberal in thy rewards, give me of thy riches, that through them I may serve thee. For none otherwise can we either serve, or please thee, but of thy gift 
k jam. 1, 17. ; pierce, I beseech thee, my flesh with thy fear; let mine heart rejoice, that I may fear thy Name.  
Oh that my sinful soul did so fear thee, as did that holy man, who said, God's punishment was fearful unto me 
l job. 31, 23. .  
Wherefore, o God, who art the giver of all good things 
m jam. 1, 17. , give me among thy praises a well of tears, together with a pure heart, and joyful mind, that loving thee perfectly, and lauding thee worthily, in the very palate of mine heart, I may perceive, taste, and savour, how sweet thou art, and pleasant, o Lord; as it is written, Taste ye and see how gracious the Lord is 
n Psa. 34, 8. , blessed is the man that trusteth in him.  
Blessed is the people that can rejoice in thee 
o Psa. 89, 15. : blessed is the man whose strength is in thee 
p Psal. 84, 5. , and in whose heart are thy ways in the vale of tears, in the place which he hath appointed.  
Blessed are the pure in heart 
q Matt. 5, 8. , for they shall see God.  
Blessed are they which dwell in thine house, o Lord, for ever and ever, they will praise thee 
r Psal. 84, 4. .   

Chap. 34.  
A prayer very forcible, to move the mind unto Religion, and the love of God.  
O jesus, who art our redemption 
a Gala. 4, 1. 2. Colos. 1, 14. 1. Tim. 2, 6. , our love, & desire, God of God 
b joh. 8, 42. joh. 16, 27. 30. , help me thy servant.  
Upon thee do I call, unto thee do I cry from the very bottom of mine heart.  
For thee do I call into my soul, o enter thereinto, and join it to thee, that thou mayst possess the same without spot or wrinkle 
c Eph. 5, 27. .  
For a most clean Lord must have a clean habitation.  
O then sanctify me thy vessel which thou hast made 
d job. 10, 8. , purge me from all wickedness, fill me with thy grace, and being replenished keep me so, that I may be a meet temple 
e 1. Cor. 3, verse. 16. 17.  for thy dwelling both here & for ever.  
O most good, most gracious, loving, dear, mighty, desired, precious, amiable, and glorious God, thou art to me than honey sweeter, than milk or snow fairer, than nectar pleasant, than gold and jewels more precious, and dearer than all the wealth and promotions of the world.  
What do I say, o my GOD, mine only hope, and so infinite mercy? what do I say, o happy and quiet sweetness? what do I say, when I say these things? I say what I am able, but I say not all that I should, would to God I could say, as the melodious quires of Angels do say!  
Oh how willingly would I power out myself wholly in thy praises! how devoutelie without ceasing would I sing forth those Psalms of heavenly music, unto the laud and praise of thy Name, in the mids of thy congregation!  
Notwithstanding, because I cannot do so, shall I be still? woe to them which talk not of thee, who openest the mouth of the dumb 
f Wis. 10, 21. , and makest the tongues of babes eloquent. woe to them which talk not of thee, for they which babble much are dumb, when they sing not thy praises.  
Who can praise thee worthily enough, o unutterable power, & wisdom of the Father!  
And albeit I can not find words, where withal I may sufficiently express the almighty, and al-skilful word; yet until thou call me unto thee, where I may praise thee as I should, and aught, I will say what I am able. Wherefore, mine humble request is, that thou wouldst respect, not that which I now do say, but that which I desire to say.  
For in deed, I do mightily desire to speak of thee as I ought, and as becometh me, because to thee praise, to thee Psalms, to thee all honour, and glory is due 
g 1. Tim. 1, verse. 17. Revel. 4, 9 .  
Then knowest thou, o God, who knowest the secret cogitations of the heart 
h Psal. 7, 9 Acts. 15, 8. Rom. 2, 16. 1. Cor. 14, 25 , thou knowest how to me thou art more acceptable and dear, than either heaven, or earth, or any thing contained in heaven or earth. For I do love thee above heaven, and above earth, and more than any things which are in heaven or earth; yea, for the love of thy Name, no transitory things 
i 1. Cor. 7, 31 1. joh. 2, 15. 16. 17.  doubtless are to be loved.  
O my God, exceedingly do I love thee; and more and more I desire to love thee.  
Grant, I beseech thee, that I may love thee evermore, not only as I would, but also as I should, that thou only mayst be in my thought and meditation.  
Of thee let me meditate in the day time, and cease not; of thee let me think in the night when I am asleep; with thee let my spirit reason; and my soul let it talk with thee.  
With the light of thine holy contemplation let mine heart be enlightened, that through thy direction I may go from strength unto strength 
k Psal. 84, 7. , and so at length behold thee the God of gods in Zion, whom now I see indeed through a glass darkly 
l 1. Cor. 13, verse. 12. : but then face to face, where I shall know thee even as I am known.  
Blessed are the pure in heart 
m Matt. 5, 8. : for they shall see God. Blessed are they which dwell in thine House 
n Psal. 84, 4. , o Lord, for ever and ever they will praise thee.  
Wherefore by all thy mercies, wherewithal we be delivered from everlasting damnation 
o Rom. 9, 23 24. , I beseech thee, o Lord, mollify mine hard, and stony, and flinty, and iron heart, with thine holy, and mighty ointment; and through the fire of compunction make me at all hours to seem a living sacrifice in thy sight 
p Rom. 12, 1. .  
Cause me to have always a contrite, and an humbled heart with a flood of tears in mine eyes.  
Cause me from the bottom of mine heart utterly to die to this world, & through the greatness of thy fear and love so to forget transitory things, that I may neither weep nor rejoice at; neither fear nor love any worldly thing; neither be corrupted with prosperity, nor be overthrown by adversity.  
And forsomuch as thy love is strong as death 
q Sal. songs. 8, verse. 6. , let the fiery and pleasant force of thy love swallow up mine heart, I beseech thee, from all things that are under heaven, that I may cleave unto thee alone, and be fed with the only remembrance of thy sweetness.  
Let thy sweet savour, o Lord, let the sweet savour of thee, I pray thee descend, yea let it descend into mine heart; and let the comfortable love of thine holy Name enter even into my soul.  
O let the marvelous and unspeakable sweetness of thy savour come unto me, which may both raise up in my breast a continual desire after thee, and fro mine heart bring the veins of water springing-up into everlasting life 
r john. 4, 14. .  
Thou art unmeasurable, o Lord, & therefore without measure thou shouldest be loved, and praised of them, whom thou hast redeemed with thy precious blood 
s 1. Pet. 1, 18. 19 .  
O most gracious lover of mankind 
t 1. joh. 3, 16 , most merciful Lord, and righteous judge, to whom 〈◊〉 judgement is committed by the Father 
u joh. 5, 22. , by the most wise judgement of thine equity thou ha●● given-out, how the children of this world 
x Luk. 16, 8. , of night, & of darkness, with a more earnest desire, endeavour, and study do love and seek after transitory riches and fleeting promotion; than we thy servants can love our God, by whom we are both made 
y Gen. 1, 26. 27. job. 10, 8. Psal. 119, 73. , and redeemed 
z Gal. 3, 13. 1. Tim. 2, 8. .  
For if one man do so entirely love another, that he can hardly bear the absence of his friend; if the wife with so great a fire of goodwill be joined to her husband, that in respect thereof, she can at no time be at rest till she have his company: with what a goodwill, with what a care, with what a zeal ought the soul, which through faith of her part, & through mercy on your part betrothed to thee, to love thee the true 
a Matt. 1, 23 Matt. 16, 16.  GOD, the fairest spouse 
b 2. Cor. 11, 2 Eph. 5, 22. 23, etc. , who hast so loved, and saved us; who hast done so many, such and so great things for our sakes!  
And although these weak things have their comforts, and their loves: yet do they not so delight, as thou our God dost. For in thee do the righteous rejoice: because thy love is sweet, and quiet. For thou dost replenish the hearts, which thou possessest, both with sweetness, with joy, and with tranquillity.  
Contrariwise the love of this world, and of the flesh is troublesome and unquiet, neither suffereth it the minds whom it entereth into at any time to be at rest. For continually it moveth them with suspicions, and with perturbations, and with manifold fears.  
So that thou art the joy of the righteous: and good cause why. For with thee is an assured quietness, with thee is the life void of all troubles.  
O gracious God, who so entereth into thee, entereth into his master's joy 
c Mat. 25, 2● , and shall fear no more: but shall far well in the place of happiness, saying, This is my rest for ever 
d Ps. 132, 14. : here will I dwell, for I have a delight therein; and again, The Lord is my shepherd 
e Psal. 23, 1. 2. , I shall not want: he maketh me to rest in green pastures.  
O dear Christ, o sweet jesus, replenish mine heart, I beseech thee, with the unquenchable fire of thy love, with a continual remembrance of thee; so that as a burning flame I may so burn with the love of thee, that no water, be it never so much, may quench the same.  
O most gracious Lord, make thou me unfeignedly to love thee, and through desire of thee to laie-downe the burden of all fleshly desires, and the importable weight of earthly affections, which beateth, and peiseth down my soul, that by the savour of thine ointments running amain after thee, I may the more speedily discern, by the conduction of thee my captain, to come unto the contemplation of thy fairness, there to be throughlie satisfied.  
For two sorts of love, whereof the one is good, and the other nought; the one sweet, and the other uncomfortable; can not abide at one time together in one body.  
And therefore, who so besides thee loveth any thing 
f Mat. 10, 37 , thy love o God, is not in him 
g 1. joh. 2, 15 ; thy love, I say, even the love of sweetness, and the sweetness of love; the love which troubleth not, but delighteth; the sincere & chaste love abiding everlastingly; the love, which always burnest, and never goest out.  
O dear Christ, o sweet jesus, who art the very love 
h 1. joh. 4, 8. , and my God 
i Matt. 4, 10. , inflame me wholly with thy fire, with thy love, with thy sweetness and delectation, with thy joy and mirth, with the delight and desire of thee, the which is both holy & good, chaste and pure, quiet and secure, that filled even topful with the sweetness of thy love, and wholly set on fire by the flames of thy friendship, I may love thee, my God, with all mine heart 
k Deut. 6. 5. Luke. 10, 27. , and with all my strength, having thee always, and in all places both in mine heart, and in my mouth, and before mine eyes, so that strange loves may find no place at all in me.  
Hear me, o my God; hear me, o light of mine eyes; hear my petition, and grant my petition, that thou mayest hear me. Gracious, and most merciful God, stop not thine ears against me, because of my sins; but of, thy wonted goodness receive the prayers of thy servant, and grant me the effect of my petition, and request; Amen.   

Chap. 35.  
A devout prayer for grace, to praise and to thank the Lord duly for his benefits.  
O Lord, Christ, word of the Father 
a john. 1, 1. 2, etc. Heb. 1, 1. 2. , who camest into this world to save sinners 
b 1. Tim. 1, 15 , through the tender bowels of thy mercy I beseech thee, amend my life, change my dealings, and reform my manners: take-awaie fro me such things as hurt my soul, and displease thee; and give me that which thou knowest is pleasing to thee and profitable for my soul's health.  
Who can bring a clean thing out of filthiness 
c job. 14, 4. , but thou alone? Thou art God almighty 
d Gen. 35, verse. 11. Reu. 11, 17. , of infinite mercy 
e Psa. 145, 9 , which justifiest the ungodly 
f Rom. 4, 5. , and quickenest the dead in respect of sin, who changest sinners, and they are not.  
Remove therefore fro me whatsoever in me displeaseth thee. For thine eyes do behold my manifold imperfections.  
Send thine hand of mercy, I pray thee, upon me: and take away from whatsoever within me doth offend the eyes of thy goodness.  
O Lord, thou knowest both how sound, and how sick I am. heal my sickness, and maintain my health, I beseech thee.  
O Lord, thou which helpest the weak, and preservest the healthful; thou, at a beck amendest the things which are broken and decayed, heal thou me, and I shall be whole 
g jer. 17, 14. , save me, and I shall be saved.  
For do thou vouchsafe in mine heart, thy field, to sow the good seed, it must needs be, that first thou wilt plucke-out the thorns of my wickedness by the hand of thy mercy.  
O most gracious, most gentle, most loving, desired, amiable, and lovely of all others, power, I pray thee, upon mine heart, the streams of thy sweetness, and goodwill, that I may neither desire, nor think upon any earthly, or fleshly thing 
h Matth. 10, verse. 37. 1. john. 2, 15 16. , but love thee alone, and have thee only both in mine heart, and mouth.  
By thine own finger writ thou within my breast a sweet remembrance of thy comfortable Name, never to be blot-out by forgetfulness.  
Writ thy will, and thy justifications also upon the tables of mine heart, that alway, and everywhere I may set both thee, the Lord of infinite sweetness, and thy laws before my face.  
Inflame my mind with that thy fire, which thou sendest upon the earth 
i Luk. 12, 49. , and wouldst have increased very much, that day by day with abundance of tears I may offer unto thee the sacrifice of a contrite spirit 
k Psal. 51, 17. , and of a broken heart.  
According as I desire, and as from mine heart I crave, o sweet Christ, o good jesus, give me thine holy and chaste love, that it may replenish, and hold, and possess me altogether.  
And give me too a continual watering stream of tears, which is an evident sign of thy love, that they also may testify to the world thy love within me, that they may declare, and tell, how greatly my soul doth love thee, seeing for the exceeding pleasure it receiveth from thy love, it cannot refrain from shedding tears.  
O good Lord, sometime I remember that good woman Anna 
l 1. Sam. 1, verse. 18. , which came unto the tabernacle to beg a son of God, of whom the Scripture testifieth, how after her tears and prayers, she looked no more sad: but when I remember so great virtue, and such constancy of that woman, I am troubled in mind, and do blush again, because I behold how I wretch do grovel too much downward.  
For if a woman did so weep, and continue in weeping, and that for a son; how should my soul weep, yea and persist in weeping, which seeketh, and loveth God, yea and longeth too for to come unto him! How should the soul both groan, and be grieved, that seeketh after God night and day! which esteemeth all things as nought beside Christ! for it is much marvel, if tears be not the meat of such a soul day and night.  
Regard therefore, and show mercy upon me, for the dolours of mine heart be increased.  
Give me thine heavenly comfort, and despise not the sinful soul for which thou diedst 
m 1. Tim. 1, verse. 15. .  
O give, I beseech thee, the inward tears of hearty affection, which may both lose the fetters of my sins, and also replenish my soul evermore with thy celestial comfort.  
Gladly would I attain some portion in thy kingdom, if not among men aforetime, whose steps I am unable to imitate, yet at the least among religious women.  
And here cometh into my remembrance the wonderful devotion of other women, that with a godly affection sought thee in the grave 
n Matt. 28, verse. 1. 5. Mark. 16, 1. 2, etc. , that, albe thy disciples departed, yet went not from the sepulchre, that sat there heavy lamenting, and weeping much & a long while, and rising again, with many tears oftentimes went and peeped into the holes of the sepulchre, & very diligently sought if any where they could see thee, whom earnestly they sought for.  
Many times went they unto the grave, but to the lovers too much was not often enough; for the virtue of a good work is perseverance: and because above the rest they loved, both in loving they wept, and in weeping they sought, and in seeking they persevered, and therefore they before all did find thee, saw thee, and talk with thee.  
And not only so, but also they carried the tidings of your glorious resurrection to the disciples themselves, according as you bade, and warned them, saying, Go and tell my brethren, that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me 
o Matt. 28, verse. 10. .  
If then the women so wept, and in weeping persevered, that sought the living among the dead, and by faith touched thee; how should the soul bewail, and in bewailing continue, which in heart believeth, and with mouth confesseth, how thou her Saviour dost rule in heaven, and govern everywhere! how should that soul weep and lament, which with her heart loveth, and with all her whole desire longeth for thee!  
O thou only refuge, and hope of the distressed, to whom no man sueth, without hope of mercy, give me this grace for thine own sake, and for thine holy Name sake, that as often as I think of thee, speak of thee, writ of thee, read of thee, confer of thee, as often as I remember thee, serve thee, offer the sacrifice of praise unto thee, so often I may shed abundance of tears sweetly before thy face, that my tears may become my meat day & night 
p Psal. 42, 3. .  
Thou, o king of glory 
q Psa. 24. 7. 8, etc. , and master of all virtues 
r Matth. 23. 10. , hast taught us both by word and example to weep & to mourn, saying; Blessed are they which mourn, for they shall be comforted 
s Matth. 5, verse. 5. . Again, thou diddest mourn for thy friend departed 
t john. 11, verse. 33. 34, etc. , and weep over jerusalem ready to come unto desolation 
u Luk. 19, 41 42. .  
O good jesus, by those most precious tears of thine, and by all thy manifold mercies, wherewithal thou hast vouchsafed wonderfully to help us miserable sinners, give me grace to bewail my transgressions, the which my soul doth much long for, and desire, because without thou give it, I cannot get the same 
x jam. 1, 17. , but even through the holy Ghost, which mollifieth the hearts of sinners, and provoketh them unto the tears of repentance.  
Give me grace to mourn for my sins, as our forefathers did, whose footsteps I am bound to imitate, that I may bewail mine offences all my life long, as they have mourned day and night.  
Even for thine intercession sake, and for all thy merits sake, have mercy upon me thy miserable and unworthy servant; and give me grace to bewail my sins.  
Water thou my plants both from above, and from beneath, that my tears may be my meat day and night 
y Psal. 42, 3. ; and I through the fire of compunction may be made a fat burning sacrifice in thy sight, and be killed altogether upon the altar of mine heart, and be taken as a fat burnt sacrifice for a sweet smelling savour in thy nostrils.  
O sweet Lord, give me a watering fountain, and a clear fountain, wherein daily this defiled sacrifice may be cleansed.  
For although through the assistance of thy grace I have offered myself wholly to thee; yet in many things for all that I do sin 
z jam. 3, 2. , by reason of my too too great weakness.  
Wherefore, o blessed and loving God, give me grace especially of the great sweetness of thy love, and remembrance of thy mercies, make ready this table for thy servant in thy presence, and give me power, that when I will, I may be satisfied of it.  
Of thy mercy and goodness grant, that this inebriating and goodly cup may quench my thirst, that my spirit may covet after thee, and my mind burn with thy love, forgetting all vanity and misery.  
Hear, o my God, hear o light of mine eyes, hear my petition, and grant that I may beg that thing, which thou mayst grant.  
Gracious, and merciful God, stop not thine ears against me, because of my sins, but of thy wonted goodness grant me the effect of my petition and desire; Amen.   

Chap. 36.  
A very effectual prayer to the stirring up of the mind unto godliness being zealously uttered.  
O Lord jesus, o pitiful jesus, o good jesus, who both hast vouchsafed to suffer death for our sins, and art risen again for our justification 
a Rom. 4, 25 .  
I humbly beseech thee by thy glorious resurrection, raise me out of the sepulchre of my sins, and of all my vices, and give me daily a part in the first resurrection 
b Reu. 20, 6. , that truly I may receive a portion in the resurrection at the last day.  
O sweet, and most blessed jesus, thou hast ascended into heaven with a glorious triumph, and sittest at the right hand of the Father 
c Rom. 8, verse. 34. , o almighty Prince, draw me upward unto thee, that I may run after thee 
d Sal. songs. 1, verse. 2. 3. , through the savour of thine ointments, that I may run and tire not, thou drawing and conducting me in my race: draw the mouth of my soul thirsting after thee, unto the supernal rivers of eternal satiety, yea, draw me unto thee the well of life 
e Psal. 36, 9 , that according to my power I may from thence take my drink, whence I may live for evermore, o my God, my life 
f joh. 14, 6. joh. 11, 25. .  
For thine holy and blessed mouth hath said, If any man thirst 
g joh. 7, 37. , let him come unto me, and drink.  
Now grant, o fountain of life, that the thirsty soul may drink of thee continually, that according to thine holy and true promise, out of my bely may flow even rivers of water of life 
h joh. 7, 38. .  
O fountain of life, replenish my soul with the river of thy pleasure, make mine heart throughlie drunk with the sober drunkenness of thy love, so that I may utterly forget whatsoever is vain and earthly, and evermore have thee alone in my remembrance, as it is written; I remembered God, & mine heart was glad. Give me thine holy spirit, signified by those waters, which thou promisest to give to such as thirst.  
O, I beseech thee, give me grace with all my desire, & with all my care, to go on toward that place, whither we believe thou ascendedst the forty day after thy resurrection 
i Acts. 1, 3. 4. 9, etc. , that only in the flesh I may be held in this wretched world, but in thought and desire may be with thee, that there mine heart may be 
k Matth. 6, verse. 21. , where thou my desired, and incomparable, and much lovely treasure art.  
For in the great deluge of this life, where we are tossed with raging storms on all sides, and no good footing, and high place can be found, where the dove may somewhat rest herself 
l Gen. 8, 9 , there is no where either sure peace, or secure quietness, but wars in all places, contention, and enemies: abroad fightings, within fears.  
And forsomuch as one part of us is heavenly, and the other earthly, the corruptible body is heavy unto the soul 
m Wi. 9, 15. .  
Therefore my mind, my friend and companion, being wearied coming out of the way is sick, and lieth, all too rend and torn of those vanities which it hath passed-by: it is very hungry, and feign would drink, but I have nothing to set before it: because I am in poverty, and in beggary.  
But, o Lord my God, who aboundest in all good thing 
n jam. 1, 17. , and art a liberal bestower of the dainties of heavenly satiety, give thou meat to the wearied, gather together the dispersed, amend that which is torn.  
Lo, he standeth at the door, & knocketh: through the bowels of thy mercy, whereby thou the day spring from on high hath visited us 
o Luk. 1, 78. , I beseech thee, open the hand of thy pity to the distressed which knocketh; and graciously command that he come-in unto thee, rest in thee, & be refreshed of thy lively and heavenly bread, wherewithal being satisfied, & strengthened, he may from this vale of tears mount aloft unto celestial things; and carried on high by the wing of holy desire, may fly unto the kingdom of heaven.  
O Lord, let my spirit take, let it take I beseech thee, wings to itself as an Eagle, that it may fly amain, and faint not: that it may ascend even unto the glory of thine house, and to the where thine honour dwelleth 
p Psa. 26, 8. , there at the table, where thine heavenly citizens do repast themselves, to be refreshed of thy secrets in the places of thy green pasture nigh the still waters.  
O my God, let mine heart, mine heart, an huge sea swelling with waves, rest in thee.  
Thou, which rebukedst the wind 
q Matth. 8, verse. 26. Mark. 4, 39 Luke. 8, 24. , and the sea, whereby there came a great calm: come thou, and go upon the waves of mine heart, that every thing which I have may be calm and clear, that I may embrace thee mine only good, and behold thee, the sweet light of mine eyes, without any blind darkness of troublesome cogitations.  
O Lord, let my mind from the parching heat of worldly cares fly under the shadow of thy wings, that being hid in thy temperate coolness, it may ioifulie sing, and say, I will lay me down, & also sleep in peace 
r Psal. 4, 8. .  
Let my memory sleep, o Lord my God 
s Psal. 7, 1. 3. , I pray thee, let it sleep from all evil; righteousness let it love 
t Heb. 1, 9 , but hate iniquity.  
For indeed, in the mids of the darkness and troubles of this life, what goodlier, and what sweeter thing can there be, than to covet after the sweetness of heaven, and to sigh for eternal happiness; than to have the mind there fixed, where it is most assured to have true joys!  
O most sweet, most lovely, and blessed jesus, when shall I behold thee? when shall I come, and appear before thy presence 
u Psal. 42, 1. 2. ? when shall I be satisfied with thine image 
x Psa. 17, 15. ? when wilt thou bring my soul out of prison 
y Psa. 142, 7. , that I may praise thy Name; and be grieved no more? when shall I pass into that glorious, & goodly house of thine 
z Psal. 84, 1. 2. , whereas the voice of singing and praise is in the tabernacles of the righteous?  
Blessed are they which dwell in thine House, o Lord, they will ever praise thee 
a Psal. 84, 4. . Blessed, and blessed indeed are they, whom thou hast chosen, and taken into that celestial inheritance.  
Behold, Lord, thy saints flourish before thee as the Lily. Because they are satisfied with the fatness of thine House 
b Psal. 36, 8. 9 ; and thou givest them drink out of the river of thy pleasures. For with thee is the well of life, and in thy light they do see light; so that they, to wit, the light enlightened of thee, God enlightening 
c john. 1, 9 , do now shine as the Sun 
d Matth. 13, 43.  in thy presence.  
Oh, how marvelous, how glorious, how amiable are thy tabernacles, o Lord of hosts 
e Psal. 84, 1. 2. ! my sinful soul longeth to enter thereinto.  
O Lord, I have loved the habitation of thine house 
f Psal. 26, 8. , and the place where thine Honour dwelleth.  
One thing have I desired of the Lord, and that I will require, even that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life 
g Psal. 27, 4. .  
As the heart braieth for the rivers of water 
h Psal. 42, 1. : so panteth my soul after thee, o God.  
When shall I come, 
2.  and appear before thy presence! when shall I see my God, whom my soul so thirsteth for!  
When shall I see him in the land of the living 
i Psa. 27, 13. ! For in this land of the dying, he can not be seen with mortal eyes 
k john. 1, 18. 1. Tim. 6, 16. 1. john. 4, 12 .  
What shall I wretch do, being fettered with the gyves of this mortal flesh 
l Wisd. 9, 15 ? what shall I do? while we are in the body, we are absent from the Lord 
m 2. Cor. 5, 6 . Here we have no continuing city 
n Heb. 13, 14 , but we seek one to come. And, our freedom is in heaven 
o 2. Cor. 5, 1. .  
Woe is me, that I am a stranger so long; and that I dwell in the tents of Kedar 
p Psa. 120, 5. 6. . My soul hath too long dwelled in a strange place.  
Oh that I had wings like a dove 
q Psal. 55, 6. ; then would I flie-awaie and rest! Nothing is so pleasant to me, as to be with my God. It is good for me to draw near unto God 
r Psa. 73, 28 .  
O Lord, grant, while I live in this mortal body, that I may cleave to thee, as it is written, He that is joined unto the Lord, is one spirit 
s 1. Cor. 6, 17 .  
Give me the wings of contemplation, I beseech thee, that endued there withal I may fly aloft unto thee.  
And seeing every sinister thing lieth downward, hold thou my mind, that it fall not down unto the bottom of the darksome vale; and that, by reason of the shade of earth coming between, it be not separated from thee the true Sun of righteousness, and be hindered from beholding things on high through the cloud of darkness.  
For which cause I do soar upward unto the joys of peace 
t Phil. 4, 7. , and unto the delectable, and pleasant state of light 
u Reu. 21, 23 24, etc. .  
Hold thou mine heart by thine hand: because without thee it can not be carried aloft. Thither I do hasten, whereas sovereign peace reigneth, and everlasting quietness doth shine 
x Reu. 7, 16. 17. .  
Hold, and govern thou my spirit, & take it unto thee according to thy will, that thou being guide, it may ascend into that region of plenty, where thou feedest Israel everlastingly with the food of truth: that at the least with swift cogitation it may attain unto thee the sovereign wisdom, abounding above all, surpassing all, and governing all things.  
But, alas, many things do mutter against my soul flying unto thee. Notwithstanding, at thy commandment, o Lord, let them not overthwart me. Yea, let my very soul be silent, let her overpass all things; mount over all things that are created, and come unto thee, fixing the eyes of faith upon thee alone the Creator of all things, for thee let her long; to thee let her covet; on thee let her think; thee let her behold; be thou in her sight, & evermore meditate she in her heart of thee, the true and sovereign goodness 
y jam. 1, 17. , and the joy abiding for evermore 
z Matt. 25, verse. 21. .  
To conclude, though many are the contemplations, wherewithal the godly soul is marvelously fed, and refreshed: yet in none is she so delighted, and resteth, as in thee, and when thou alone art in her thought, and eyes.  
O Lord, how great is the goodness, which woonderfulie thou inspirest into the hearts of them, which love thee! How marvelous is the sweetness of thy love, which they enjoy, who love nothing, seek nothing, yea desire nothing beside thee!  
Oh, happy are they, whose hope is only in thee; and whose only work is prayer!  
Blessed is he who sitteth solitary, and silent; and watcheth himself day and night continually, that, placed as yet in this mortal body, he may have some foretaste of thy celestial sweetness!  
O Lord, by those health-bringing wounds, which on the cross thou suffered'st for our sakes, from which gushed-out that precious blood wherewith we be redeemed 
a 1. Pet. 1, 18. 19 , wound, I beseech thee, this my sinful soul, for which also thou hast vouchsafed to die 
b 1. Pet. 2, 24 : wound her by the fiery and mighty dart of thine abundant love 
c joh. 15, 12. 13. 1. john. 3, 16 .  
For the word of God is livelive 
d Heb. 4, 12. , and mighty in operation, and sharper than any two edged sword.  
O thou, the elected dart, and the most piercing sword, who art of power able to pierce the hard buckler of man's heart: prick thou mine heart with the dart of thy love, that my soul may say to thee, I am wounded with thy love; so that from that wound of thy love, tears abundantly may issue day and night 
e Psal. 42, 3. .  
Strike, o Lord, strike, I beseech thee, this mine hard mind with the godly and mighty spear of thy love, and with a stout courage pierce thou even the most secret parts of my soul, and there-withal fetch thou a stream of water from out mine head, and out of mine eyes a true fountane of tears flowing forth continually from an hearty affection, and desire to behold thy beauty; that night and day I may mourn in this present life, receiving no comfort, until in thy celestial bride-chamber, I be thought worthy to see my beloved, and beautiful spouse, even my Lord and God, that beholding there thy glorious, wonderful, and most beautiful countenance 
f 1. Cor. 13, verse. 12. reve. 22, 4. , full of all sweetness, I may with those whom thou hast elected 
g Rom. 8. verse. 30. , humbly adore thy majesty, and replenished at the length with heavenly & unspeakable joy of everlasting mirth, may with lovers and friends cry out, saying.  
Behold, I see now what I so desired; I enjoy now what I so hoped for; I have that which I loved so. For I am now joined to him in heaven, whom in earth I loved with all my strength, embraced with right good will, & clave unto from my very heart: him I praise, him I bless, and I worship him, who liveth and ruleth God for evermore, Amen.   

Chap. 37.  
A prayer in the time of trouble.  
Have mercy on me, o Lord, have mercy on me, o gracious God, have mercy on me a most wretched sinner offending heinously, and suffering justly; sinning daily, and feeling continually thy correction.  
If I weigh the evil which daily I have committed, my punishment is but small; much wickedness have I done, & little correction do I feel.  
Righteous art thou, o Lord, and just are thy judgements 
a Psal. 119, verse. 137. . Thy judgements are truth 
b Psal. 19, 9 , they be righteous altogether. O Lord my God thou art righteous 
c Psa. 92, 15. , neither is there any iniquity in thee.  
For neither unjustly, nor cruelly dost thou afflict us sinners 
d Dan. 9, 4. 5. 6, etc. , o almighty, & merciful Lord 
e Exo. 34, 6. , who when we were not, diddest mightily make us 
f job. 10, 8. Psal. 100, 3. , and when through our sins we were in the state of damnation, hast both mercifully, and miraculously repaired us 
g Gal. 3, 13. 1. Tim. 2, 6. .  
I know, and am assured, how that our life is not governed by all adventures, but that it is disposed and ruled by thee 
h Pro. 16, 9 , o Lord our God.  
Whence it is that thou carest for all things 
i Wis. 12, 13. , but chiefly for thy servants 
k 1. Pet. 5, 7. , who have put all their confidence in thine only mercy.  
Wherefore I pray, and humbly beseech thee, o Lord, deal not with me according to my sins, whereby I have deserved thy just displeasure, but according to thy great mercy, which is more than all the sins even of the whole world.  
O God, who outwardly dost afflict the body, grant inwardly to my mind continual patience, so that thy praise at no time departed out of my mouth.  
Have mercy on me, o Lord, have mercy on me, and help me, according as thou knowest I have need, both in my body, and mind, thou knowest all things 
l Eccle. 23, verse. 19 20. , and canst do all things 
m Gen. 35, verse. 11. reve. 15, 3. , who livest everlastingly 
n 1. Tim. 1. 17 , Amen.   

Chap. 38.  
A very godly prayer unto the Son.  
O Lord jesus Christ 
a 1. Tim. 1, 1. , son of the living God 
b Matt. 16, verse. 16. , which upon the cross with outstretched arms, drankest the cup of bitter passion for the redemption of all mankind 
c 1. Pet. 2, verse. 24. , vouchsafe to defend me this day.  
Behold, I a poor wretch unto thee who art rich, I miserable unto thee who art merciful, do approach, suffer me not to departed empty, and despised.  
I begin hungerlie, let me not go from thee fasting; I come even hunger-starved as it were, o let me not departed unrefreshed. And though before I eat, I do sigh, yet grant that after my sighing I may eat.  
Especialie before thy glorious magnificence, o sweet jesus, I acknowledge to thee my sins against myself 
d Psal. 32. 5. .  
Behold, I was borne in iniquity 
e Psal. 51, 5. , but thou diddest wash, and sanctify me 
f Eph. 5, 25. 26. , yet have I defiled myself sithence with greater sins.  
For I was borne in necessary sins, but afterward I wallowed in voluntary wickedness.  
But, thou, o Lord, not unmindful of thy wonted mercy, tookedst me from out of the house of my carnal father, and from the tabernacles of the wicked, and gavedst me a mind to follow thee with the generation of them which seek thy face, which tread the right path, which abide among the lilies of a chaste life, and sit with thee in the parlour of greatest poverty.  
Yet I, ungrateful for so many benefits, since mine entrance into thy service, have done many an unlawful fact, and committed many a foul sin; and where I should have repent me of my sins, I added sins unto sins.  
These are the evils, o Lord, whereby I have both dishonoured thee, and stained myself, (whom thou diddest create after thine own likeness 
g Gen. 1, 26. 27. 1. Cor. 11, 7. Colo. 3, 10. ) with pride, vain glory, and such other manifold sins, whereby the wretched soul is vexed, and afflicted, and rend asunder and destroyed.  
Behold, o Lord, mine iniquities are gone over mine head 
h Psal. 38, 4. , and as a weighty burden, they are too heavy for me, and, do not thou, whose property is to show mercy, and to spare, lay under the right hand of thy majesty, I shall be enforced to sink even to the very bottom.  
O Lord my God, attend, and consider because thou art holy, lo, mine enemy insulteth against me, saying 
i Psal. 71, 1●. , God hath forsaken him, I will pursue and take him, for there is none to deliver him.  
But Lord, how long wilt thou delay? Return, deliver my soul, save me for thy mercy sake 
k Psal. 61 4. .  
Take mercy upon thy son, whom thou broughtest forth into this world, and respect not so mine evil which I have done, that thou forget the good which thou hast made.  
What father is there but would save his son? or what son, whom the father, with the rod of mercy, will not correct?  
Wherefore, o Father, and Lord, although I be a sinner, yet I cannot but be thy son, because thou hast both made me 
l job. 10, 8. Psal. 119, 75. , and renewed me 
m Col. 3, 9 10. .  
As I have sinned, amend me, but first deliver me to thy son being reform with the scourge. Can a woman forget her child 
n Esa. 49, 15 ? notwithstanding, though she should, yet thou father, hast promised never to forget.  
Behold I cry, and thou hearest me not; I am vexed with sorrow, and yet find no comfort.  
What shall I say, or what shall I do wretch that I am? I destitute of such consolation, am cast from the sight of thine eyes.  
Woe is me, from what felicity into what misery am I fallen? whether did I bend myself, and to what pass am I come? where am I, wretch, and where am I not? unto whom did I aspire, and wherein do I now sigh?  
I sought after good things, but behold vexation!  
Lo, I now labour, and jesus is not with me.  
Doubtless, better were it for me not to be at all, than to be without jesus. Better is it not to live, than to live without life.  
And now, o Lord jesus, where be thy former mercies 
o Ps. 89, 49. ? wilt thou be angry with me for ever 
p Psa. 85, 5. ?  
Be pacified at the length I beseech thee, and have mercy upon me, neither hide away thy face fro me 
q Psa. 27, 9 , who for my redemption, diddest not turn thy face from such as reproved, and spat upon thee 
r Matt. 27, vers. 27, etc. 30. .  
I confess in deed, I have sinned, and that my conscience deserveth damnation; I acknowledge also that no penance can satisfy for my sins, but certain it is, that thy mercy is more than all my sins.  
O most gracious Lord, writ not thou bitter things against me 
s job. 13, 26. , neither enter thou into judgement with thy servant 
t Psa. 143, 2. , but according to the multitude of thy compassions, put away mine iniquities 
u Psal. 51, 1. .  
woe to me wretch, when the day of judgement shall come, and the books of each man's conscience be opened 
x Reu. 20, verse. 12. 13. , when it shall be said of me, Behold the man, and his works.  
What shall I then do, o Lord my God, when the very heavens shall reveal mine iniquity, and the earth rise up against me? Surely I shall be able to say nothing, but hang-downe mine head for very grief of heart, and stand trembling and confounded before thy presence.  
Alack wretch, what may I say? shall I cry unto thee my Lord God, wherefore am I consumed saying nought? but though I do speak, yet will not my grief have end; and if I be still silent, I shall be vexed inwardly with most bitter sorrow.  
O my soul, mourn thou like a virgin for the husband of her youth 
y joël. 1, 8. ; howl thou miserable wretch, and weep, because thine husband even Christ 
z Eph. 5, 25.  hath forsaken thee.  
O wrath of the almighty, fall not thou upon me, for I cannot bear thee, because there is not that strength in me, that I can endure thee.  
But have mercy on me, o God, that I despair not, but in despair let me hope again.  
And although I have done that which deserveth damnation; yet hast not thou foregone that whereby thou art wont to salve.  
O Lord, thou wilt not the death of sinners, neither dost thou rejoice in the destruction 
a Eze. 18, 23.  of the dying: but that the dead might live thou diedst 
b Rom. 4, 25 ; and thy death hath killed the death of sinners; and if they through thy death were again brought unto life, o Lord, grant, I beseech thee, that I may not die, now thou art alive.  
Send down from heaven 
c Psa. 57, 3. , and save me from the power of mine enemies, lest they triumph over me, and say, We have devoured him.  
O good jesus, who at any time can doubt of thy mercy, who, even when we were thine enemies 
d Rom. 5, 10  didst redeem us with thy precious blood, and reconcile us to God  
Lo, thus protected under the shadow of thy mercy I do run unto the throne of grace 
e Heb. 4, 16. , requiring mercy, crying and knocking until thou take compassion upon me.  
For if thou called'st us unto mercy, when we asked none: how can we miss of mercy, craving the same!  
O sweet jesus, think not upon thy justice against a sinner; but remember thy goodness toward thy creature. Think not upon thy displeasure against a transgressor; but remember thy mercy toward the miserable. Forget me when I was proud, provoking thee unto wrath; and regard me now in distress, crying unto thee for mercy.  
For what is jesus, but a Saviour 
f Matt. 1, 21. ? Therefore, o jesus, by thyself arise to help me, and say unto my soul 
g Psa. 35, 3. , I am thy salvation.  
Much do I presume of thy goodness, o Lord, the rather because thyself thou teachest us to ask, to seek, and to knock 
h Matt. 7, 7. . And therefore admonished thereby, I do ask, seek, and knock.  
But thou, Lord, who commandest to ask, grant I may receive; who counselest to ask, give grace to find; who teachest to knock, open to the knocker, and strengthen me a sinner, save me a wretch, raise me that am dead, and vouchsafe to direct and govern all my senses, cogitations, & works after thy good pleasure, that henceforth I may serve thee, live to thee, and be wholly thine.  
I know, Lord, I do owe myself to thee, even because thou hast made me; and for that thou hast redeemed me 
i 1. Pet. 1, 18. 19 , and taken human flesh upon thee for my sake 
k Matt. 1, 21 Luke. 1, 31. 69. , I do owe so much more beside myself, as thou art greater than he for whom thou hast given thyself.  
Lo I have no more; neither can I give that which I have too without thee: but accept thou me, and draw me unto thee 
l john. 6, 44 , that I may be thine by imitation and love, as I am thine by condition, and creation, who livest 
m 1. Tim. 1, 17 , and rulest 
n Psal. 45, 6.  now and evermore, Amen.   

Chap. 39  
A godly prayer unto the blessed Trinity, meet oftentimes to be repeated.  
O Lord, God almighty 
a Exo. 6, 3. Revel. 4, 8. , three in persons 
b Math. 3, 16 17. Luke. 3, 21. 22. , yet but one God 
c Deut. 6, 4. Mal. 2, 10. , who both art in all, and wart before all 
d Ecc. 42, 21 , and wilt be in all things, a blessed God for evermore 
e Reu. 4, 11. .  
Now, and always into thine hand I doc commend, both my soul, my body, my sight, hearing, tasting, smelling, and feeling, with all my cogitations, affections, actions, outward and inward things, my sense, and understanding, my memory, my faith and belief, and perseverance, that thou mayest keep them day and night, every hour, and moment.  
O sacred Trinity, hear my petition, and save me from all evil 
f Matt. 6, 13 , from offending, and from sinning any manner of way; from all snares and pursuits of Satan, and of enemies visible, and invisible.  
Expel far fro me the haughtiness of mind, and increase within me the sorrow of heart; diminish my pride, and establish true humility within my breast; fetch tears from mine eyes, mollify mine hard and stony heart; and save Lord, both me & my soul from all traps of the enemy; and continue me in thy pleasure.  
Teach me to do thy will 
g Ps. 143, 10. , for thou art my God.  
Give me perfect sense, & understanding, o Lord, that I may be able to conceive the deepness of thy mercy.  
Grant me grace to beg that at thine hands, which may both be joyful for thee to grant, and behooveful for me to receive.  
Make me unfeignedly to bewail my sins, and manifold offences.  
Hear, o my Lord, and my God 
h Psal. 7, 1. 3. ; hear, o light of mine eyes 
i john. 1, 9 ; hear my petition, and grant that what I request, I may obtain.  
If thou despise, I am utterly undone; if thou hear me, I take heart again. If thou examinest my righteousness, lo I stink like a dead carrion; but if in mercy thou respect me, thou raisest him that stinketh out of the grave.  
What thou hatest in me, remove far fro me; and engraff the spirit of chastity and of a clean life in my mind, that in ask any thing at thine hands I may not offend thee in ask the same.  
Take fro me whatsoever is hurtful to my soul, and give what is behooveful.  
O Lord, give me a salve, to heal my grievous wounds.  
Endue me, good Lord, with thy fear 
k Psal. 2, 11. , with sorrow of heart 
l Psa. 51, 17. , with humility of mind 
m Ecc. 23, 4. , and with a pure conscience 
n Psal. 24, 4. .  
Give me grace, Lord, to keep brotherly concord evermore 
o Rom. 12, verse. 10. 1. Pet. 2, 17. ; to remember my transgressions; not to meddle with the dealings of other men.  
Pardon my soul; pardon my sins; my wickedness pardon; o pardon mine offences 
p Psal. 51, 2. 9 .  
Visit me that am weak; cure me that am sick; heal me that doth languish, & raise me which am dead.  
O Lord, give me both an heart to dread thee; a mind to love thee; sense to know thee; ears to hear thee; eyes to see thee.  
Have mercy on me, o God, have mercy on me; look upon me from the holy seat of thy Majesty; and illuminate the darkness of mine heart with the beam of thy brightness.  
Give me wisdom, o Lord, to discern between good and evil; and grant me a watchful understanding.  
Forgive all my sins I beseech thee; and in the time of necessity & trouble 
q Ps. 37, 39 , be thou good and gracious to me, I only beseech thee. After thy wonted mercy, & most loving kindness, o Lord, I beseech thee, vouchsafe to give me the life which ever shall endure.  
O Lord jesus Christ, give both to thy ministers unity of mind; and to magistrates judging uprightly, peace and tranquillity.  
Furthermore, o Lord, my request is for the whole catholic, and holy Church, for men and women; for religious and for secular men; for all Christian governors, & people believing in thy Name, which labour for thine holy love, that they may have grace to continue in well doing.  
O Lord, eternal King, give to virgins, chastity; to the unmarried, continency; to the wedded, purity; to repenters, mercy; to widows and orphans, comfort; to the poor, protection; to travelers, a safe return; to mourners, consolation; to seafaring men, a joyful haven; to the good, zeal to persist; to the well inclined, a mind to prove better; to the wicked and sinful, as to me wretch, grace with speed to repent.  
O sweet Lord, and most merciful, jesus Christ, Son of the living God 
r Mat. 16, 16 , redeemer of the world 
s Tit. 2, 14. Col. 1, 14. 1. Pet. 2, 22. 24. , I acknowledge that among all, and above all sinners I am wretched: but thou most gracious, and high Father, who takest mercy upon all, canst not suffer me to be utterly destitute of thy mercy.  
O thou, Lord, King of kings 
t 1. Tim. 6, verse. 15. Reu. 19, 16. , who grantest truce of life, stir in me a mind alway, and above all things to seek, to desire, to love, to fear thee, and to do thy will, who art everywhere all whole 
u job. 23, 8. 9, etc. Eccl. 23, 18. 19 , a Trinity, and but one God 
x Mal. 2, 10. .  
Especialie, o Lord holy Father, who art blessed and glorious for evermore, I beseech thee in most humble sort, vouchsafe to govern & keep them from destruction, who either do make mention of me in their prayers; or have commended themselves to mine unworthy supplication, or have done good whether it be unto my body with temporal benefits, or to my soul with profitable instructions; or be linked unto me either in kindred, friendship, or goodwill.  
Furthermore, both for all Christians which are alive, I pray thee, stand thou at their elbow to assist them; and for such also as are dead, and everlastingly do rest from their labours 
y Reu. 14, 13 , I yield thee immortal praise.  
Finally, this one thing more, grant me, o Lord, I do earnestly beseech thee, who art Alpha and Omega 
z Revel. 1, 8. Revel. 21, 6. , that when the uttermost day, and end of my life shall come, thou wilt be a merciful judge to me against that malicious accuser 
a Reu. 12, 10  the devil; and that thou wilt continually protect me against the snares of the old serpent 
b Reu. 12, 2. ; and finally conduct me into the society of Angels, and of all Saints in thy holy paradise, who art blessed now, and evermore, Amen.   

Chap. 40.  
A devout prayer in memory of the passion of Christ.  
O Lord jesus Christ, my redemption 
a Col. 1, 14. , my mercy, and my salvation 
b Matt. 1, 21. , I do praise thee, & yield thee thanks, although far unanswereable, I confess, to thy benefits, although not zealous enough, although very lean from the desired fatness of thy sweet affection: yet such as it hath, not as I know it oweth, and as it is able, my soul payeth unto thee.  
O thou hope of mine heart, and strength of my soul, let thy divine power fulfil, what my lukewarm weakness endeavoureth to bring to pass; o my life, and thou end of my thought.  
And though I have not hitherto deserved so greatly to love, as I am bound, yet my desire is to love, even as I ought to do.  
O light of mine eyes 
c john. 1, 9 , thou beholdest mine heart, for my sighing is not hid from thee 
d Psal. 38, 9 , and it is thy gift 
e 1. Cor. 4, 7. jam. 1, 17. , if I do mind any thing that good is.  
If it be good which thou dost inspire, yea, because it is good that I would love thee, grant that which through thee I would.  
Give me grace so greatly to love thee, as thou commandest. Praise and thanks I do offer, o let not thy gift, which voluntarily thou hast imparted upon me, be unfruitful to me.  
Perform what thou hast begun, and give the thing, which of thy goodness preventing me, undeserving the same, thou hast made me to desire.  
Convert, o gracious God, my security into the burning love of thy Name.  
For, merciful Father, hitherto tendeth this my prayer, this remembrance and meditation of thy benefits is, to the end that thy love may be inflamed within my breast.  
Thy goodness, o Lord, hath created me 
f Gen. 1, 26. 27. job. 10, 8. Psal. 100, 3. , thy mercy hath cleansed me 
g 1. Cor. 6, verse. 11. , and thy patience wallowing in other filthiness of sins after my purification of baptism hitherto, hath tolerated, nourished, and looked for my conversion 
h 2. Pet. 3, 8. 9 .  
O good Lord, thou lookest for mine amendment, and that I may repent, and lead an upright life, my soul doth look for the inspiration of thy grace.  
O my God 
i Psal. 7, 1. 3. , my creator 
k Psa. 119, 73 , forbearer 
l Wis. 11, 20. , and my nourisher, after thee do I thirst, after thee do I long, after thee do I sigh and covet.  
And as a tender Orphan bereft of the presence of his loving Father, weeping and lamenting incessantly, doth embrace his sweet countenance with all his heart, so I, not as I should, but as I am able, am mindful of thy passion, of thy blows 
m Matt. 27, verse. 27. 28. 29. , of thy wounds, how thou wart killed for my sake 
n Gal. 3, 13. 1. Pet. 2, 22. , how buried 
o Luk. 23. verse. 53. , and laid in the grave, finally, how gloriously thou diddest arise, and triumphantly ascend into heaven 
p Acts. 1, 9 .  
These things I do hold by an undoubted faith, I hope for the only comfort of thy return 
q Matt. 16, verse. 27. Mar. 13, 26. , and from mine heart I desire the glorious contemplation of thy countenance.  
Woe is me, that I cannot see the Lord of Angels, who was humbled unto the condition of men 
r Phil. 2, 5. 6. 7, etc. , that he might exalt men unto the dignity of Angels, when God offended would suffer death, that sinful man might enjoy life.  
What shall I say? what shall I do? whether may I go? where shall I seek? or when shall I find him? of whom shall I ask? who will tell my beloved how I languish for love?  
The joy of mine heart decayeth, my laughter is turned into mourning, my flesh faileth, and mine heart also 
s Psa. 73, 26. , God is the strength of my heart, & my portion for ever. My soul refuseth comfort 
t Psal, 77, 2.  of any besides thee, o my sweetness. For whom have I in heaven but thee 
u Psa. 73, 25. ? & I have desired none in the earth but only thee.  
Thee I would, thee I long for, thee do I seek, to thee hath mine heart said, I have sought after thy face, o Lord I require, turn not thy face fro me, o most merciful lover of mankind 
x Wis. 11, 23. , the poor committeth himself to thee, thou art the helper of the fatherless 
y Psa. 10, 14. .  
O mine assured advocate 
z 1. joh. 2, 1. 2. , have mercy on me a forsaken orphan, I am become a fatherless child, my soul is like a widow.  
Look upon the tears of my misery and widowhood, which I offer to thee, until thou return.  
Oh my Lord, now, ah show thyself to me, and I shall be comforted. Let me behold thee, and I shall attain the end of my desire. Reveal thy glory, and my joy shall be perfect.  
My soul thirsteth for thee 
a Psal. 63, 1●. , my flesh longeth greatly after thee.  
My soul thirsteth for God 
b Psal. 42, 2●. , even for the living Well, when shall I come and appear before the presence of God? O my comforter, whom I so look for, when wilt thou come?  
Oh that I might see the joy, that I so desire! oh that I were satisfied with the presence of the glory 
c Psa. 17, 15. , for which I do hunger! oh that once I were satisfied with the fatness of thine house 
d Psa. 36, 8. , whereunto I do sigh, and had drunk out of the river of thy pleasures, which so much I thirst for!  
In the mean while, o Lord, let tears be my meat day and night 
e Psa. 42, 3. , until it be said unto me, Behold thy God, until my soul do hear, Behold thy spouse.  
In the mean while, I say, feed me with sighings, refresh me with my sorrows.  
Happily my redeemer will come full soon, because he is good, and will not linger 
f Heb. 10, verse. 37. , for that he is merciful: to him be glory now and for evermore 
g Reu. 5, 13. , Amen.   
The end of S. AUGUSTINE his PRAYERS.  
FINIS.   

THE PSALTER-WHICH S. AUGUSTINE COMPOSED FOR THE USE OF HIS MOTHER; ENGLISHED FOR A MORE GENERAL COMMODITY.  
O Lord GOD almighty, and King of eternal glory, who dost acknowledge him to be a blessed man 
a Psal. 1, 1. 2. , that abhorreth the way of sinners, and doth meditate in thy Law day and night:  
Teach thou me, a wretched sinner, faithfulie to serve thee 
b Psal. 2, 1●  with fear and trembling of the heart.  
And seeing with all humility of heart, I do call unto thee with my voice, hear me 
c Psal. 3, 4. ; have mercy upon me, and so hearken unto my prayer 
d Psal. 4, 1. Psalm. 5, 1. 2. , that neither thou for thy part rebuke me in thy wrath 
e Psal. 6, 1. , nor that old enemy to mankind, lying in wait for his part to devour my soul like a Lion 
f Psal. 7, 2. , and tear it in pieces, while there is none to help.  
But Lord, whose Name is excellent in all the world 
g Psal. 8, 1. 9 , turn thou mine enemy back 
h Psal. 9, 3. , that he fall again, and perish at thy presence.  
Let him not entrap my soul 
i Psal. 10, 8. 9  with his fiery snares; and suffer not brimstone 
k Psal. 11, 6. , and stormy tempests to torment me.  
But for the oppression of the needy 
l Psal. 12, 5. , and for the sighings of the poor, now thou dost arise, behold, and hear me 
m Psa, 13, 3. , o Lord my God, because thou art the counsel, and trust of the poor 
n Psal. 14, 6. .  
Make me to walk uprightly, 
o Psal. 15, 2. , and to work righteousness that thy favourable kindness may be the portion of mine inheritance 
p Psal. 16, 5. .  
Keep me as the apple of the eye 
q Psal. 17, 8. ; hide me under the shadow of thy wings, because thou art my strength 
r Psal. 18, 1. 2. , my rock, and my refuge.  
Cleanse me fro my secret faults 
s Psal. 19, 12. 13. ; and keep thy servant from presumptuous sins.  
Send me help from the Sanctuary 
t Psal. 20, 2. ; and give me mine heart's desire 
u Psal. 21, 2. .  
Save me from the Lion's mouth 
x Psa. 22, 21. ; and lead me in the paths of righteousness 
y Psal. 23, 3. , that I may ascend into thy mountain 
z Psa. 24, 3. 4. , and stand in thine holy place, having innocent hands, and a pure heart.  
Remember not the sins of my youth 
a Psal. 25, 7. , nor my rebellions.  
Gather not my soul with the sinners 
b Psal. 26, 9 ; neither give me unto the lust of mine adversaries 
c Psa. 27, 12. :  
But so favourably hearken thou unto the voice of my petitions 
d Psa. 28, 2. , that calling upon the glory of thine holy Name 
e Psal. 29, 2. , thou do hear me 
f Psa. 30, 10. , and have mercy upon me.  
And so trusting in thee, let me never be confounded 
g Psal. 31, 1. ; but forgive the punishment of my sin 
h Psal. 32, 5. .  
Let thy mercy, o Lord, be upon me, as I trust in thee 
i Psa. 33, 22. : and delivering me out of all my fear 
k Psal. 34, 4. , say unto my soul 
l Psal. 35, 3. , I am thy salvation.  
And because I trust under the shadow of thy wings 
m Psa. 36, 7. , give me mine heart's desire 
n Psal. 37, 4. ; and hast thee to help me 
o Psa. 38, 22 , o my Lord, my salvation.  
Lord, let me know mine end 
p Psal. 39, 4. , and the measure of my days what it is; let me know how long I have to live.  
Incline unto me 
q Psal. 40, 1. 2. , and hear my cry. Bring me out of the lake of misery, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon the rock, and order my doings.  
Deliver me in the time of trouble 
r Psal. 41, 1. , that I may go into thy glorious house 
s Psal. 42, 4. ; for thou art the God of my strength 
t Psal. 43, 2. .  
Let not my steps go out of thy paths 
u Psa. 44, 18 ; that I may love righteousness, and hate iniquity 
x Psa. 45, 7. .  
Be thou mine hope & strength 
y Psal. 46, 1. : for thou art a great King over all the earth 
z Psal. 47, 2. .  
Thou which art a God for ever 
a Psa. 48, 14 , deliver my soul out of the power of Hell 
b Psa. 49, 59 , for it hath received me.  
And when thou shalt appear to judge us 
c Psal. 50, verse. 1, etc. , have mercy upon me 
d Psa. 51, 1. 11. , according to the multitude of thy mercies, and take not thine holy Spirit fro me.  
O most gracious God, 
9  in that hour hide thy face fro my sins, and put away all mine iniquities.  
Create in me a clean heart, 
10.  o God, renew a right spirit within me. That I may appear like a green Olive tree, in the House of my God 
e Psal. 52, 8 ; and there with jaacob rejoice 
f Psal. 53, 6. , and everlastingly be glad with Israel.  
Save me, o God, by thy name 
g Psal. 54, 1. , and by thy power judge me.  
Hid not thyself fro my supplication 
h Psal. 55, 1. , but be merciful unto me 
i Psal. 56, 1. .  
Send thou from heaven 
k Psal. 57, 3. , and save me from the reproof of them that would swallow me up.  
Break their teeth, o God, in their mouths 
l Psal. 58, 6. ; break the jaws of the young Lions, o Lord.  
Thou art my defence, and my merciful God 
m Psa. 59, 17 .  
Help me with thy right hand 
n Psal. 60, 5. , and under the covering of thy wings let me be protected 
o Psal. 61, 4. , when thou art to render every man according to his works 
p Psa. 62, 12. .  
While my soul thirsteth for thee 
q Psal. 63, 1. , hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked 
r Psal. 64, 2. .  
Sith all flesh shall come unto thee 
s Psal. 65, 2. , put not back thy mercy from 
t Psa. 66, 20. .  
Neither take from me thine holy Spirit, but cause thy face to shine upon me 
u Psal. 67, 1. .  
Send me a good passage, o our God which savest us 
x Psa. 68, 20 , that the deep swallow me not up 
y Psa. 69, 15. , nor the pit shut her mouth upon me.  
Be thou mine helper, and my deliverer 
z Psal. 70, 5. ; o Lord, make no tarrying.  
Sith in thee, o Lord, I do trust, let me never be confounded 
a Psal. 7●, ●. , when thou shalt judge thy people 
b Psal. 71, 2. .  
Lo, they which withdraw themselves from thee, shall perish 
c Psa. 73, 27 ; oh let not me oppressed return ashamed 
d Psa. 74, 21 .  
Because thou art a righteous judge 
e Psa. 75, 7. , thou makest low, and thou exaltest; and who shall stand in thy sight when thou art angry 
f Psal. 76, 7. !  
Thou art the God that dost wonders 
g Psa. 77, 14 .  
As thou nourishedst thy people with bread in the wilderness 
h Psa. 78, 20 21, etc. 30. , and diddest not turn them from their lust: so let thy grace refresh me an hungry soul, make haste, and let thy tender mercies prevent me 
i Psal. 79, 8. .  
And thou my defender, give me the bread of tears 
k Psal. 80, 5. , and the bitterness of a troubled mind in the time of tribulation; and grant withal, that from the honey out of the rock 
l Psal. 81, 16. , I may taste the sweetness of inward consolation.  
O God, who judgest between the innocent and the sinners 
m Psal. 82, 1 , who alone art the most high over all the earth 
n Psa. 83, 18 , have mercy upon me, and give grace and glory 
o Psa. 84, 11. , who hast ordained a law.  
Forgive the iniquity 
p Psal. 85, 2 , of mine heart, cover all my sins, and save thou thy servant, that trusteth in thee 
q Psai. 86, 2 .  
O God, who layest the foundations of thy Church upon the holy mountains 
r Psal. 87, 1. , incline thine ear unto my cry 
s Psal. 88, 2. .  
Let thine hand therefore establish me 
t Psa. 89, 21. , and turn me not unto destruction 
u Psa. 90, 3. , but deliver me from the snare of the hunter 
x Psal. 91, 3. , from the pestilence, and from the plague that destroyeth at noon day: that being planted in thine house 
y Psa. 92, 13. 12. 14. , I may flourish like a Palm tree, and grow like a Cedar in Libanon, bringing out fruit even in mine old age.  
Be thou my refuge, o my God, the rock of mine hope 
z Psa. 94, 22 : for thou Lord, art a great God, and a great King above all Gods 
a Psal. 95, 3. .  
When thou wilt judge the world with righteousness, and thy people in truth 
b Psa. 96, 13 , I shall enjoy light with the righteous 
c Psal. 97, 11 , and joy with the upright in heart.  
Let thy right hand 
d Psa. 98, 1. , and thine holy arm preserve me.  
Thou which sittest upon the Cherubims 
e Psal. 99, 1. , make me to come before thy presence with joyfulness 
f Psa. 100, 2. , that I may walk in the uprightness of mine heart in the mids of mine house 
g Psa. 101, 2. 4. 6. 8. .  
Let a froward heart departed fro me; but cause mine eyes to be turned unto thy faithful, that I may sit with them walking in a perfect way, when through thy judgement thou shalt cut off all the workers of wickedness from thy City.  
O Lord hear my prayer 
h Psa. 102, 1 2. , and let my cry come unto thee.  
Hid not thy face fro me, in the time of trouble incline thine ears unto me.  
Pardon all my sins 
i Psa. 103, 3. 4. 5. , and redeem my soul from destruction.  
Satisfy my longing with good things, thou which lookest upon the earth, and it trembleth 
k Ps. 104, 32 ; and broughtest forth thy people with joy, and thy chosen with gladness 
l Ps. 105, 43. .  
Make me to keep judgement, and to work righteousness at all times 
m Psa. 106, 3 .  
Bring me out of darkness, and out of the shadow of death 
n Ps. 107, 14 , that with a prepared heart I may sing and give praise 
o Psa. 108, 1. .  
Save me, o Lord, according to thy mercy 
p Ps. 109, 26 , that in the glory of Saints 
q Psa. 110, 3. , in the assembly and congregation of the just 
r Psa. 111, 1. 3. , my righteousness may endure for ever; and mine horn be exalted with glory 
s Psa. 112, 9 , that while thou raisest the needy out of the dust, and liftest up the poor out of the dung 
t Psa. 113, 7. , I may bless thee, o Lord, from henceforth, and for ever, 
u Psa. 115, 18 , then I shall walk before the Lord in the land of the living 
x Psa. 116, 9 16. .  
Break thou my bonds; and confirm thy mercy towards me 
y Psa. 117, 2. . When I call upon thee in my trouble, o Lord, hear me 
z Psa 118, 5. , and set me at large.  
Teach me, o Lord, the way of thy statutes 
a Ps. 119, 33. , that I may live and keep it unto the end.  
Give me understanding both to search thy Law, 
34.  and to observe it also with mine whole heart.  
I have gone astray like a lost sheep, 
176.  o seek thy servant, and deliver my soul 
b Psa. 120, 2. .  
Preserve my going out, and my coming in 
c Psa. 121, 8. , that my feet may stand in the courts of jerusalem 
d Psa. 122, 2. .  
I lift up mine eyes unto thee, that dwellest in the heavens 
e Psa. 123, 1. .  
Deliver my soul out of the snare of the fowlers 
f Psa. 124, 7. , lest I put forth mine hands unto wickedness 
g Psa. 125, 3. .  
Fill my mouth with laughter, and my tongue with joy 
h Psa. 126, 2. ; replenish my longing with good things, and bless me out of Zion 
i Psa. 128, 5. , that I may see the wealth of jerusalem, having escaped the cords of wickedness 
k Psa. 129, 4. .  
Let thine ears attend unto the voice of my prayers 
l Psa. 130, 2. , o Lord.  
Let not mine heart be haughty, nor mine eyes lofty 
m Psa. 131, 1. ; but give me grace to think humbly, until I find a place for the Lord, an habitation for the mighty God of jaacob 
n Psa. 132, 5. .  
There the Lord hath appointed the blessing, and life forever 
o Psa. 133, 3. . There will I lift up mine hands to the Sanctuary, and praise thee 
p Psa. 134, 2. , who judgest thy people 
q Psal. 135, verse. 14. , and art pacified toward thy servants.  
O God of Gods 
r Psa. 136, 2. 3. , and Lord of Lords, now weeping 
s Psa. 137, 1. , and worshipping toward thine holy Temple 
t Psa. 138, 2. , try me, and know me 
u Psal. 139, verse. 23. 24. ; mark, and consider my paths, and lead me in thy way for ever.  
Deliver me, o Lord, from the evil man 
x Psa. 140, 1. , and preserve me from the cruel man.  
Let my prayer be directed in thy sight as incense 
y Psa. 141, 2. .  
Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy Name 
z Psa. 142, 7. .  
Hear my prayer, o Lord, in thy righteousness 
a Psa. 143, 1. 2. : and enter not into judgement with thy servant.  
Hear me speedily, 
7.  o Lord, lest my spirit fail me: for thou, God art my refuge, and my deliverer 
b Psa. 144, 2. .  
And forsomuch as thou art great, and most worthy to be praised 
c Psa. 145, 3. , and thy greatness is incomprehensible; raise up the crooked 
d Psa. 146, 8. , lose the shacled, and give sight to the blind, thou which dost build up jerusalem 
e Psa. 147, 2. .  
And when thou hast made the bars of thy gates strong, 
13.  let me be coupled to thy children within.  
As the Angels, and all the powers in the kingdom of heaven do praise thee 
f Psa. 148, 1. 2. , there let me triumphing gloriously in the congregation of the Saints 
g Psa. 149, 1. , with the sounding cymbals 
h Psa. 150, 5.  of my lips, praise and magnify thy Name, the which is holy, and glorious, and reigneth now and everlastingly, Amen.  Luke. 2, verse. 14. GLORY TO GOD ON HIGH. 
FINIS.   

God, tremble thereat, pag. 145.  
34 A prayer very forcible to move the mind unto religion, and the love of God, pag. 149.  
35 A devout prayer for grace, to praise and to thank the Lord duly for his benefits, pag. 162.  
36 A very effectual prayer to the stirring-up of the mind unto godliness being zealously uttered, pag. 174.  
37 A prayer in the time of trouble, pag. 190.  
38 A very godly prayer unto the Son, pag. 192.  
39 A godly prayer unto the Trinity, meet oftentimes to be repeated, pag. 204.  
40 A devout prayer upon the recordation of the passion of Christ. pag. 212.  
Afterward followeth S. Augustine his Psalter.  
FINIS.   

¶ A TABLE EXPRESSING THE SUNDRY KIND'S OF MEDITATIONS IN THIS BOOK.  
This book containeth special 

1. Confessions.  
2. Thankesgivings.  
3. Prayers.   And therefore Use, if thou wouldst 

1. Confess, & acknowledge either 

the omnipotency, wisdom, & goodness of God, chap. 12, pag. 48; ch. 28, pag. 114; ch. 31, pag. 132.  
A sacred Trinity, cha. 11, pag. 47; ch. 29. pag. 123; ch. 30. pag. 129.  
the blessedness of the life to come; chap. 21, pag. 86; ch. 22, pag. 90; ch. 24, pag. 96; ch. 32, pag. 141.  
the wretchedness of this life, chap. 20, pag. 83.  
the misery of man before Christ suffered, chap. 7, pag. 28.  
the mercy of God in saving mankind, ch. 8, pag. 35; ch. 15, pag. 59    
2. give God hearty thanks 

for all his benefits in general, ch. 26, pag. 106; ch. 27, pag. 112; ch. 32, pag. 136.  
for thy salvation through jesus Christ, ch. 14, p. 55; ch. 16, pag. 64; ch. 17, pag. 69.    
3. Pray unto God, either 

for grace 

to pray aright, ch. 5, pag. 20; ch. 33, p. 145. unfeignedly to repent, ch. 35, pag. 162.  
to know the divine mystery of our redemption, c. 16. p. 64.  
to thank God duly for the benefit of thy salvation, ch. 17, p. 69.  
to serve God zealously, chap. 4, pag. 15; chap. 7, pag 28; ch. 9, pag. 43; chap. 10, pa. 46; chap. 31, pa. 132; cha. 34, pag. 149; ch. 36, pag. 174; cha. 39, pag. 204.  
to lead a good life, chap. 1, pag. 1; ch. 18, pag. 74.    
for 

the forgiveness of sins, chap. 6, pag. 24; chap. 8, pag. 35; chap. 13, pag. 51; chap. 37, pag. 190; ch. 38, pag. 192; chap. 39, pag. 204.  
the whole church of Christ, chap. 39, pag. 204.  
help in trouble, ch. 23, pag. 93.  
the attainment of everlasting happiness, chap. 21, pag. 86; chap. 25, p. 103; chap. 36, pag. 174; chap. 40, pag. 212.         

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