THE Peace and Joy OF THE SOUL Procured and Preserved.  — And he went on his way rejoicing, Acts 8. 39. 
LONDON, Printed for W. Freeman, at the Bible over-against the Middle-Temple-gate, in Fleet-street, 1700.   

TO THE READER.  
EVery wise Man is for making his Life as easy as he can; and would they all meet together to Consult which way, they'd find none like that the upright Man is in already. They would agree with the wisest of them, that there's nothing better under the Sun, than to be Merry and rejoice; 
* Eccle. 2. 24. &c. & 3. 12, 13, 22. & 5. 18, &c. & 8. 15. & 9. 7.  and yet, that there's no solid, durable Joy to be found in sensual Pleasures, or Secular Enjoyments; much less in any sinful ones: For, to enjoy these, Men are forced to run from themselves under the shelter and refuge of Atheism, to take those Principles as an opiate to procure a dullness and Lethargy of Mind, to still their affrighting Apprehensions, which so startles, scares and terrifies them: To banish from them( O foolish People and unwise!) the Thoughts of God, the only Fountain of everlasting Satisfaction and Delight, to those that place their Happiness in him; in being, and doing good. Which is the only way to Procure and Preserve( what all Men desire) the Peace and Joy of the Soul. For after all endeavours and Experiments, no abiding Comfort will be found, but in a virtuous Life. Not that the pleasures of Religion are felt alike by all; but, the sincere practise of it, is the only way to find Rest to our Souls: And the steady bent and tenor of our Hearts and Lives, is a surer ground of Comfort, than our Souls ravished with sensible Joys,( which we may be mistaken in.) Our Saviour admitted but three Disciples to his glorious Transfiguration; one only lay in his Bosom; yet all, except a notorious traitor, dearly Beloved by him, and sit with him in his Throne; as all shall who Believe in him through their word. Among the trials some of them meet with, is a Melancholy Constitution; not( as falsely Charged) the fault of Religion, nor theirs neither, so they strive to rectify it, give not way to it, stir up themselves against it; If the Iron be blunt, put to the more strength. They are not answerable for the mere Effects of it, but Considered by him who knoweth our Frame, remembers that and all other Bodily distempers and disadvantages we pass through here. This I declare( saith an eminent Man) to every sincere Person so continuing, he is always safe. The unchearful Temper the Author formerly hath been liable to, and of late sometimes found two or three of his Acquaintance in, moved him to Collect and put together the following Lines, which had not Increased the crowd of Books, if any in it( as he thought) so suitable for them as this. If it advantage them only, he hath his End, though it serve no other. The Prayers are ( as our Saviour directs us in his, to be daily used by us) at the same time also for all others, that are in a like Condition with themselves.   

THE Peace and Joy OF THE SOUL Procured and Preserved.  

The First Part.  
My dear Friends,  
WE can never sufficiently adore the goodness of God, in making the Conditions of our everlasting undisturbed Rest, so effectual for our present Comfort. While we serve, we please him; we ease and gratify our own Minds; are made partakers of the Divine Nature, by imitating the Divine Perfections, in Goodness, Righteousness and Truth, and so become acceptable to him, and ourselves too. Notwithstanding the rude Treatment Religion finds from an ungrateful World, there's nothing on Earth so conducive to our Satisfaction and Delight in it, as making that our Business: And therefore, to procure and preserve the Peace and Joy of our Souls,  
In the first Place; let us discard every evil Thing, and so keep ourselves in the Love of God 
a Jud. v. 21.  by doing that which is well-pleasing in his fight. Sincerity is the only way to assure, and secure us in the Divine Favour, and to free us from all doubts concerning it. The work of Righteousness shall be Peace, and the effect of Righteousness, quietness and assurance for Ever 
b Isa. 32. 17. . The Primitive christians were never troubled with Writing or Reading Cases of Conscience; being true to their own, maintained their Joy in a world of trouble; so that they were but as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing— as having nothing, and yet possessing all things 
c 2 Cor. 6. 10. . The strait way to Heaven is very plain and pleasant; Joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving and the voice of melody 
d Isa. 51. 3. . But Men may thank themselves for misgiving fears in forbidden, dark, or doubtful paths. It's not Religion, but the want of it, or superstitious mistakes about it, that disquiets Minds. An honest innocent Man knows the punishments the Laws of his Country denounces against Thieves, Murderers, or the like Offenders, without being terrified, or dismayed at them. Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them 
e Psa. 119. 165. . Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice ye righteous, and shout for joy all ye that are upright in heart 
f Psa. 32. 11. .  
( 2.) The good state of the Body is no small advantage to the Mind. Let us therefore use the abilities and assistances God hath given us for our Health; under a grateful sense, that we, and all the accidents and uneasiness of our Sickness, are in his hands who errs not in bringing about his gracious purposes for the good of our Souls or Bodies; even by others Errors and Oversights, as well as by their Care and Kindness. To be peevish with our Disease, Medicines, Food, Attendance; fretful and uneasy on every little mistake, error, slowness, or forgetfulness; when things are not done as, or when we would; to make Burdens which are not too heavy( by Divine Assistance) to be born, at present Intolerable, by pusillanimous, anxious fears and mistrusts of what they may be in a little time; renders us troublesone to ourselves, and others; deprives us of that Composedness, Quiet, Peace and Comfort, which is the result of Patience, Resignation, hope in God, and a thankful sense of all his past and present Undeserved Mercies, They cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee, O Lord my God: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered 
g Psa. 40. 5. .  
( 3.) Avoid solitariness, and being unemployed.  
Retirement, to melancholy Constitutions, is the Food and Element of Discontent, where no joy was ever found; suitable Society rouses and revives the dull and cloudy, the listless and unactive; cheers and refreshes the disconsolate Soul; Iron sharpeneth Iron, so a Man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend 
h Prov. 27. 17, ; chases away those sullen, black, and dismal Imaginations, which are such Enemies to, and hinder us from maintaining a constant cheerfulness of Heart, and lightsomeness of Spirit, so advantageous, so wellbecoming us in our Pilgrimage. Good Company animate and encourage one another in most dismal times, divert from sad and melancholy Musings, exhilarate the drooping Spirit, lift up the Hands that hang down, and the feeble knees; have had their Hearts burn within them, as they walked together and were sad, whilst talking of our Redeemer, who hath done so much for us, is coming to take us to himself, and so shall we be ever with the Lord, wherefore comfort one another with these words 
i Mal. 3. 13, &c. Luk. 24. 13, &c. 1 Thess. 4. 14. &c. .  
Idleness is one of the most tedious irksome things in the World; racking the Soul with melancholy Conceits, with troublesone distracting Amusements; starving it for want of satisfactory Entertainment; causing it to feed on its own heart, by doleful Considerations; infesting it with crowds of stinging Thoughts; galling it with the sense of shameful Sloth and Laziness. Every one should consider the World as the Family of that great House-keeper, of whom the whole Family of Heaven and Earth is name (a). And himself as an Officer or Servant placed by God in his Station, to confer in his order and way( or rather in God's, wherein he hath set him) somewhat towards a Provision for the maintenance of himself, and Fellow-Servants. And when we ●●e bu 〈…〉 are prepossessed, and have no room or vacancy for frivolous pensive Imaginations. A sedulous Application to Business, cheers the Spirit with wholesome Diversion, with pleasant Entertainment; quickens, inflames our Activity; diverts us from the sense of Pain, and anxious Perplexities; preserves the vigour of our Minds, and health of our Bodies; from a dull Listlesness, a heavy Unweildiness seizing on us. Industry hath an innate satisfaction, which tempereth all Annoyances; redeems us from the molestations of Idleness, that lies on others hands as a pestering encumbrance; even ingratiates the Pains going with it; delighting us, that we are not squandering away precious Time; not burying, or abusing, but using the Opportunities, Abilities, and Advantages he hath given us for ourselves, and him that needeth; whereas, he that doth not Earn, can hardly own his own Bread, and in St. Paul's judgement, should be debarred of Food 
l 2 Thess. 3. 10, &c. .  
( 4) Let's endeavour to keep ourselves in a calm, serene, even State, which is the State of Peace; and upon any breach of it, without the least delay, return to it again, through him who is the great Mediator between God and Man. When we would have, or do any thing, lets stand exactly even and indifferent as to the Event, that whatsoever that be, our Happiness may be the same, even as if we had desired nothing at all: Without being transported on account of any good or bad Success, be it what it will. Avoiding all Dissatisfaction, Sorrow, Fear, and Anger, Peevishness, and immoderate Care, Heaviness, Grudging, and Complaints, with all occasions of them. enuring ourselves to bear Repulses, Abuses, Injuries, Contempts, Scoffs, Reproaches, Slanders, Losses, Crosses; those Calamities, which are so grievous Discontents to others, with composed, sedate, unconcerned Minds; diverting, refreshing, recreating them by contrary pleasing Objects. Not dwelling upon melancholy Prospects, sad Remembrances, and recitals of our Miseries; but on the best, most pleasing part of our Condition. eyeing, not those above, but below us, not him in the Chair, but those that carry it: Not what we want, but enjoy, and others are without: What God hath done, and provided for us. Let our Thoughts, our Hearts be where we profess our Treasure, our Country is: Let our Blessedness, our Reward,( which it's possible to make sure of, and Christ hath  told us how) 
m Mat. 5. 3, &c.  be always rolling in our Minds, and we shall have a perpetual Antidote against all dejection, which is fed by disobedience and unbelief. While we look not at the things that are seen, but at the things which are not seen; Ours appear light Afflictions, and but for a moment, and working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of Glory 
n 2 Cor. 4. 16, &c. . Its too much pondering on this World makes our Minds uneasy, which if employed on Divine Objects( alone capable of satisfying our immortal Appetites) would support and comfort us, when nothing else could 
o Psal. 119. 92. . And therefore, lets think as little as may be on things below, and not at all on any thing that's apt to make us sad; which the Prophet owns his fault, and for which he chides his Soul, and chaces away with delightful Thoughts of God,( his Goodness, Grace and Mercy) and Psalms of Praise 
p Psal. 43. & 77. . And so should we, frequently raising up our Souls in pious Ejaculations; saying continually, the Lord be magnified; Blessed be God 
q Psal. 35. 27. & 40. 16. . In our Devotion exercising Acts of Resignation, and expressions of our Trust and Confidence in him,( the most effectual way to obtain it.) But thou O Lord art a shield for me, my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength ●n whom I will trust; my Buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall ● be afraid? Though an host should en●amp against me, my heart shall not fear; ●hough war should rise against me, in this ●ill I be confident. For in the time of trouble, he shall hid me in his pavilion, in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hid me, he shall set me up upon a Rock 
r Psal. 3. 3. & 18. 2. & 27. 1, 3, 5. . And therefore,  
( 5.) Let nothing make us stagger, or and able to shake our steadfast trust and confidence in God; his promises to us, his providence over us, doing what we are able for our own Salvation, Relief and Safety; and then humbly, and faithfully recommending, and entirely delivering up ourselves, Souls, and Bodies, and all our concerns into his hands; under a quiet composure of Mind, that he takes care of us, will make good his word unto us. Mankind in general are invited to depend continually upon him, from the care he takes of all his Creatures, his whole Family. But there's moreover, not only his particular Love, but his multiplied Promises to his Children; to those devoted to his Service. And he'll sooner dissolve the whole frame of Nature, than break his word, which he never hath done, nor never can.  
And what would Men give upon the Brink, to be sure of Pardon? Good Men are as sure of it, as of their own sincerity, as of the word of God. And, As I live saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways, for why will ye die, O house of Israel 
s Ezek. 33. 11. ? Wash ye, make ye clean, put away the evil of your doings. Cease to do evil, learn to do well,( saith the Lord.) Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be read like crimson, they shall be as wool 
t Isa. 1. 16, &c. . When the wicked Man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive 
v Ezek. 18. 23. . Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts, and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon 
w Isa. 55. 7. . Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth 
x 1 Tim. 2. 4. . Not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance 
y 2 Pet. 3. 9. . And therefore sent his Son to be the Saviour of the World. And he is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world 
z 1 John 4. 14. & 2. 2. . Who gave himself a ransom for all 
a 1 Tim. 2. 6. . Tasted death for every man 
b Heb. 2. 9. . Became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him 
c Heb. 5. 9. . For, the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all; He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and with his stripes we are healed 
d Isa. 53. 5, 6. . Herein God commended his love towards us, in that while we were yet sinners, without strength, Christ died for us, for the ungodly 
e Rom. 5. 6, 8. . And the Blood of Jesus Christ his son cleanseth us from all sin 
f 1 John 1. 7. . Then, who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods elect? It is God that justifieth, who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God; who also maketh intercession for us 
g Rom. 8. 33, 34. . Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them 
h Heb. 7. 25. . So that whoso confesseth and forsaketh his sins shall have mercy 
i Prov. 28. 13. . For, if we confess our sins, he is faithful( having promised) and just,( Christ having satisfied) to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness 
k 1 John. 1. 9. .  
And, he that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things 
l Rom. 8. 32. ? Without question he will, who so dearly loved us. By our incredulity we dispute the goodness and veracity, the truth and faithfulness of God. For every unworthy distrust of him a good Man reproves himself; as arguing, great Ignorance, or little Faith. They are our Saviours own words, therefore can never possible deceive us, Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you 
m Ma●. 6. 33. . That is, as himself explains it, all these things which our heavenly Father knoweth we have need of. And sure then, we have little temptation to fear want, when we are assured of all needful things; it may perhaps be an equal mercy to secure us from great abundance, and from necessary sufferings no mercy, but a diskindness. The Psalmist thankfully acknowledges Afflictions among the great Blessings of his life 
n Psal. 119. 71, 75. . And our Saviour enjoins us to rejoice and be exceeding glad, instead of being cast down under them 
o Mat. 5. 1●, 12. : And concludes it a great reflection on the Divine Providence, and his constant followers, to be diffident of his fatherly goodness to us, who are his off sp●ing 
p Acts 17. 28. ; and who hath implanted such a tender care and kindness in natural Parents to theirs( q). He's the best judge of all Mens necessities; and appoints or permits nothing, but what's for our welfare, benefit, advantage; in right reason, all things considered, best for us; and what we should be sure to wish, if we rightly understood our own Case. Making it our business to please him, if we affect not to lay it on thick; squander not away our provision; be satisfied with what Nature desires, and what infinite Wisdom and Goodness appoints; we shall have so much as is necessary to support us in our Beings; not only enough to keep Life and Soul together, but a sufficient competency for industrious, moderate, frugal Persons; and while we're sure of thus much, we must blame ourselves only, if we be unhappy for what's not really needful for us ▪  
The Lord also will be a r 〈…〉ble. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee 
r Psal. 9. 9, 10. . When, and as best, keeping them from, supporting them under, delivering them out of all their troubles.  
And now having brought ourselves to a steadfast dependence upon God; we shall find, we have laid the surest foundation for our own Comfort and Happiness, in this World, and that which is to come; of such unspeakable advantage is this excellent duty to all that are rightly exercised therein. Its the best recommendation to the Divine Blessing and Protection; the best antidote against cares and fears; the best support under all pressures and calamities; the best preparation against the prevalency of those temptations, whereby the diffident and distrustful of God's Providence, are sure to be over-come. This necessary disposes us, to take no thought for the morrow: To forbear tormenting ourselves with direful expectations of what may happen hereafter: Banishes, chaces away all doubtful Apprehensions; lays us in a pleasing, delightful repose: enables us to bid defiance to whatsoever threatens us; and not to be ruffled, or discomposed at any inconveniences we meet with here. This is that complete security, that perfect safety and satisfaction mentioned by the Prophet, as annexed to a steady reliance upon God, Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee;( and for this very reason) because he trusteth in thee 
s Isa. 26. 3. .  
( 6) Serious and devout Prayer, is the way to compose our Thoughts, to calm our Passions, to refresh our Spirits, to spiritualize and raise our Affections, to strengthen our Faith, quicken our Hope, inflame our Love; to obtain the Divine Assistance, to discharge our Minds( unless we are very hypocritical in our Devotion) of all cares and fears. Provided we implore him with clean Hearts and Hands; from a full persuasion, and firm Belief, of his gracious Promises, and Christs powerful intercession; as our great Duty, and a means to obtain what we want. A careless, customary performance of it, breeds trouble afterwards, for not discharging it as we ought; or an insensibility, and deadness in our Souls, without any Warmth, Life, or Comfort. Being therefore, not only constant, but very solemn, and affectionate in our Devotion, with all our might, fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord, pouring out our Souls unto God our exceeding Joy 
t Psal. 43. 4. , we may go away in peace, with our Countenance no more sad 
v 1 Sam. 1. 15, &c. , knowing, He hath heard us 
w Psa. 65. 2. & 34. 6. . He heareth us always 
x Psal. 66. 18, 19. John 9. 31. & 11. 41, 42. . Is nigh unto us in all we call upon him for( y). The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him, he also will hear their cry, and will save them 
z Psa. 145. 18, 19. . The eyes of all wait upon him, and he giveth them their meat in due season. He openeth his hand, and satisfieth the desire of every living thing, provideth for( Birds, and Beasts of Prey) the raven his food, when his young ones cry unto God. The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God 
a Job 31. 41. Psal. 104. 21, 25, 27. & 145. 15, 16. . He heareth the prayer of the righteous 
b Prov. 15. 29. Isa. 5. 16. . His eyes are upon them, and his ear open to their cry 
c Psal. 34. 15, 17. . Whatsoever we ask, we receive of him 
d 1 John 3. 21, 22. . And this is the confidence that we have 
( y)  in him, that if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us 
e 1 John 5. 14, 15. . Every one that asketh receiveth 
f Mat. 7. 8. . And therefore, if any of you lack wisdom,( or any thing pertaining to Life and Godliness) let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him 
g Jam. 1. 5. . There's a natural hope, good Men have in God, that he will hear and help them. Themselves will do all the good they can, for those that ask them. But this property of Goodness, is most perfect in God, who is perfect and infinite in Goodness. If ye then( as our Saviour teaches us to argue) being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your Children ▪ how much more shall your Father which is in Heaven, give good things to them that ask him 
h Mat. 7. 11. ? But these natural Notions we have, that God is good, ready to forgive, heareth prayer, plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon him 
i Psal. 65. 2. & 86. 5. , are confirmed by his express word, his multiplied promises; that he saith not to the seed of Jacob, seek ye me in vain 
k Isa. 45. 19. . And call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee 
l Psal. 50. 15. . Before they call I will answer, and whiles they are yet speaking, I will hear 
m Isa. 65. 24. . Ask, and it shall be given you. All things whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. Whatsoever he shall ask the father in my name, he will give it you, saith our Saviour 
n Mat. 7. 7. & 21. 22. John 15. 7. & 16. 23. . And for this purpose he appears for us at the right hand of God, to offer up our Prayers, and to make intercession for us 
o John 14. 16. & 16. 26. Rom. 8. 34. Rev. 8. 3. . Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy,( for pardon) and find grace to help,( and strengthen us) in time of need 
p Heb. 4. 16. .  
( 7.) That we may be careful,( anxious, thoughtful, solicitous,) for nothing; to our Prayers and Supplications unto God, we must join thanksgiving. Under a grateful Resentment, and thankful acknowledgement of his marvelous loving Kindness, in Condescending to, humbly beseeching, and steadfastly believing that he will take care of us. This is the most effectual way to commit our ways( or, in other words) to cast our Burden, and all our care upon him 
q Phil. 4. 6. Psal. 37. 5. & 55. 22. . There's no better remedy against all perplexing Thoughts for the future, than that sensible experience we have had already of his good Providence towards us. It being impossible to have a grateful Sense, and a solicitous distrust of his goodness at the same time.  
It becomes us therefore to procure and maintain perpetually such a deep sense of all his mercies, that our hearts may be unfeignedly thankful: in no wise suffering any regret to disturb our Praise, to quench our joy in God, in his Divine Excellencies, and their Beneficialness to us. Singing and making melody in our hearts to the Lord 
r Eph. 5. 19. . Composes, refreshes disordered Minds; as David's Harp, chaces away the troubled Spirit, from molested Souls. It is( then) a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most high: To show forth thy loving kindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night 
s Psal. 92. 1, 2. . I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: The humble shall hear thereof and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together 
t Psal. 34. 1, 2, 3. . Every day will I bless thee, and I will praise thy name for ever and ever. I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live: I will sing praises unto my God, while I have my being. My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the Lord. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Who forgiveth all thine iniquities: Who healeth all thy diseases. Who redeemeth thy life from destruction: who crowneth thee with loving kindness and tender mercies 
v Psal. 103. 1, 2, 3, 4. & 104. 34. & 145. 2. & 146. 2. .  
( 8.) Let's frequently, with attention and close application of mind, red and observe the holy scriptures. Making them our counselor, our Comforter, our Treasure, our Study, our Delight, our meditation Day and Night; we shall esteem the words of his mouth, more than our necessary Food, sweeter than Honey, and the Honey-comb: Above Gold, yea, than much fine Gold: Better unto us than thousands of Gold and Silver 
w Job 23. 12. Psal. 1. 2. & 19. 8. & 119. 24, 50, 72, 99, 127. . We shall then not envy, but pity any who have the greatest insight into Arts, Sciences, Histories, and neglect this, so Ancient, that it takes rise from the first point of Time; beginning with the Original of the whole universe. So True, as attested by its very Enemies, and our own experience. So Comprehensive, that it informs us in all things necessary to be known, the chief Good, and Happiness of this World and the next; with the right path that infallibly leads to it; and such motives and encouragements to keep us in it, as to which nothing can be added.  
Where can we find such satisfying entertainment as here? To see in the new Testament, the accomplishments of so many Types, Rites, Ceremonies, Sacrifices, Prophesies, Promises, of the Old. The glory of infinite Wisdom. The harmony of the Divine Attributes in the Contrivance, and Accomplishment of our Redemption: his Justice satisfied, without diminution to his Mercy; and his Mercy, without entrenching on his Justice: His Holiness most eminent in his Indignation against Sin, and his Love in sparing Sinners.  
Such strange variety of Memorable, remarkable Occurrences, heroic Actions, undaunted firmness of Mind, under, and in sight of suffering, before Kings and Judges of the Earth; such excellent Discourses; well couched Parables; rariety of Events; the Deliverances and Punishments, lives and ends of the Righteous, and the Wicked, wherewith it abounds; at once instructing, and encouraging with a delightful Admiration. What Divine Eloquence? What moving rhetoric? What melting Strains? What endearing, Expressions and Instances of the greatest Tenderness and Love, to reconcile us at once, to God and ourselves? To draw and win us to our Duty, and Happiness: Who hath so many Titles to us; and by whose mere Bounty we live: engaging to reward our Obedience, which he might, upon the utmost penalty exact; and will, if we will, enable us to perform. What moving examples of uprightness, and integrity, fervent Prayer, and Charity; unshaken Faith, and Constancy; entire submission, and resignation to God's Will; Patience, Contentedness, Joyfulness under Sufferings. Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage 
x Psal. 119. 54. .  
A Book that means us so much good; designed only to make us happy; gives us the truest judgement of all worldly, and eternal Things; speaks not at our more vain Rate, but for the most importent Ends; tending more to the Reputation, Health, and Harmony of Mankind, than all the sayings of the Sages upon Earth. That great Magazine, and Store-house of Health, Help and Comfort: That hath so much in it to cure Heaviness, to extirpate Grief, to lay asleep our troublesone Thoughts and Passions; to raise and satisfy our drooping doubting Spirits, when our Feet are well nigh slipped; to administer relief under all Wrongs and Injuries; to support us under all the adversities of Life, and terrors of Death. How many precious Promises for all things pertaining to Life and Godliness, are seattered through it, to fill us with all Joy and Peace in believing! That sets before us, how to be delivered from Impurity, and Inquietude: To free ourselves from the Tyranny of those Lusts, Appetites, Passions, which so agitate and turmoil our Souls: How to recover our Liberty and Freedom from the vilest Bondage, by his holy Spirit, upon our asking Grace; and fresh supplies of it, upon our good improving it. That shows us our Enemies, and their snares laid before us for our Lives: Fortifies our Faith; excites our Courage; assists, furnishes us with the whole armor of God; annimates our Souls, by assuring us, that if we will not basely surrender ourselves, we can never be overcome; if we but stand our Ground, keep close to its Conduct, follow our Leader, who hath spoiled Principalities and Powers, we cannot miss of Victory, of a Crown of Life, for being kind to ourselves, willing to be happy here.  
A Book that takes in, the care of our secular Concerns. A q●iet Life; keeping us out of the way of many Misfortunes which turbulent, unruly Spirits meet with, by living peaceably with all Men: Puts us into the fairest road to Riches; by a diligent Hand, and the Blessing of God. How to preserve our Reputation; by providing things honest in the sight of all Men. To make our Enemies at peace with us; by having our ways please the Lord. How to secure an unconcerned Mind, and all we really want, by relying on him. Fixing us in all Vicissitudes, by satisfying us, who Rules, in whose Hands we are. Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart 
y Psal. 119. 111. .  
( 9.) Let not the consolations of God be small unto us, which he hath given us in his word. Not Customarily thinking on, but ruminating, digesting of them; expatiating our closest Thoughts upon them. Amongst so many, we'll here instance but in one, which we would not be without for all the World. We know that all things work together for good, to them that love God 
z Rom. 8. 28. . A most comfortable Truth. For( 1) this gives us security where there's most need of it, i.e. e. against the causes of Fear and Sorrow, i.e. e. The evils of this Life.( 2.) The Universallity of the expression, makes our Comfort and Security equal to our Dangers: The number of them cannot dismay us, where, without exception to any one, Provision is made against all: where the remedy will not fail, not only, if any one, but, if every one of them should happen, that we are liable to.( 3.) Its an equal Antidote against the dread, and feeling of Sorrow. Suffering not our Present Enjoyments to be embittered with Fear of the future; and supplies us with Hope and Patience when evils are present. That belief which supports us under present Evils, will not let us feel disturbance from the possibility of future ones.  
There being a concurrence of our Endeavours, the Grace of God will not be wanting; for if any thing that's grievous befall us by his Providence, he will not deny us, that inward Assistance of his Spirit towards a good use of it, which is needful; because the outward means of doing us good, is not of our own choosing, but his. Whilst we unalterably resolve not to forfeit our interest in his special Grace and Providence, for abtaining any worldly Good, or avoiding any worldly Evil. For, when without Sin, we cannot avoid Suffering, he'll turn it to a greater Good; because it plainly appears to be his will, that we should suffer. So that, to do evil, for a good End, is not only damnable 
a Rom. 3. 8. , but foolish 
b Deut. 4. 6. 1 Sam. 13. 13. , to obtain that which may be for our hurt, or prevent that which may be for our Good. And is also a dishonouring God, by distrusting his Providence, which is in nothing more concerned, than in seeing that in the Event no Man shall be a loser by doing his Duty. laying this as a sure Foundation for us to build upon; that, though our Affairs go never so contrary to us, its best things should be as God will have them; who in choosing our Condition hath still a regard to what is best for us? so that, we may not only conclude in General, that its good for us that we are afflicted, that he in faithfulness afflicts us 
c Psal. 119, 71, 75, , but particularly, that that Affliction we are under is more for our good, than any other would have been, not only adversity in general, but those that happen to us in particular.  
And now, were it left to us, whether we would have an assured interest in this Promise, and that Grace and Providence of God, which will make it Good; or, from Time to Time have the disposal of ourselves. Would we trust ourselves in our own Hand, who should undo ourselves, even with desiring hurtful Things; and take ourselves out of God's, who will make all things that are not good in themselves, work together for good?  
And, can we wish any thing more for the quieting our Minds, the giving us a profound, and lasting Peace, than to know that future Evils will as certainly work for our Good, as if they were present? And that though they are supposed and uncertain, yet the good is certain, upon supposition that the Evil happens? To reap all the comfort of present Enjoyments; and to be able to account upon Adversity, without disturbance? We know they are uncertain, and that while they last, they shall work for our Good, and when they fail, they shall do so too. And is not this a mighty Advantage, to know, and be assured of this? And what can be wanting to an absolute Assurance of it, but that we love God? And this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments 
d 1 John 5. 3. .   

THE Peace and Joy OF THE SOUL Procured and Preserved.  
The Second Part.  
THE sensual World entertain strange Thoughts of Religion; as if it were a sullen, lumpish, melancholy Thing; voided of all Mirth and Pleasure: Requiring a dull, heavy, morose kind of Life; full of hardship, and severity. That it s a lamentable way to our promised Land; through a solitary, disconsolate Wilderness; barren of every thing to gratify and delight; and that eateth up the Inhabitants with bitter Remorse. Whereas, it alone, is the never failing Source of true, pure, steady, substantial, constant Joy: Such as is deeply rooted in the Heart; immovably founded on the reason of Things; permanent, like the immortal Spirit wherein it dwells, and the eternal Object on which it's fixed. Permits us not to be one moment sad; banishes the least Fit of melancholy: Allows, obliges, commands us in all times, upon all occasions, to rejoice. And what can any Soul desire more, than to be always in good Humour, in a cheerful Frame? To led a Life in continual Alacrity? Who would not embrace so pleasant a Duty, as Pleasure itself? Who would affect a Sin, which hath nothing in it, but disease, and disgust? Tempered with regret; easily dashed by across accident; soon declining into a nauseous Satiety; in the end degenerating into gall, and biting Anguish. Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness 
e Prov. 14. 13, .  
How can we sufficiently magnify the transcendent goodness of God, that he enjoins Joy, and prohibits Sadness: Makes our Duty, to be our delight; and our sorrow, to be our Sin. Adapting his Holy Will, to our principal Instinct: Would have us resemble him in a constant state of Happiness: hath provided for us Joy and Pleasure here, and at his right Hand for ever more: Ordered the whole frame of our Religion, in a tendency to procure Joy in those that embrace it.  
Must it not be very entertaining, to contemplate the infinite Wisdom, Power, Bounty of God in the Creation? In raising this great, this magnificent Pile, producing so beautiful a Structure, so goodly a Frame: Furnishing every part of it, with such variety of Creatures, so exquisitely fitted for the use and service of themselves, and one another? So copious a Store-house of things, with a special regard to our Sustentation, Accommodation, Delight. And, with the same Almighty Hand, vigilant Care, benign Regard, upholding, governing, maintaining the same? To observe the conspicuous stroke and Tracts of infinite Wisdom: The miraculous demonstrations of the Divine Hand; the stupendious efforts of its Power; the signal triumphs of Providence, his glorious Perfections so Illustriously shining forth,( who is the principal of our Love, our Reverence, our Confidence; to the conviction of Infidelity, confirmation of our Faith, cherishing of our Hope, encouraging our Obedience) spreading and renewing a Table where all may reach. his Benefits to Mankind particularly, so plentifully dispensed. Renewing the donation of our Being every moment, by preserving it. While we are spending the Production of one Year, preparing for us against another. Placing us as spectators in this noble Theatre, the World, to view and applaud those Scenes of Earth and Heaven, the workmanship of his Hands. O Lord, how manifold are thy works! In wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches: so is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping, innumerable, both small and great, &c. 
f Psal. 104. & 145. 15, 16.   
He might have made the Earth, a place of our perpetual Suffering; a kind of Hell unto us. Submitted us here to continual Misery; shut up from us all springs of Pleasure and Delight; turned all our fair Days, into so many sad and dismal Nights; given us Eyes for nothing, but frightful Aspects, or to be filled with Tears; and Ears to receive no sound but that of his Judgments; a taste for nothing but Bitterness; a touch to be sensible of nothing but Pain: He might have mingled all our Feasts with gull; enclosed every taking Object with Briars and Thorns to pierce us through at coming near them. But behold, among how many comforts hath he placed us, and given us liberty and ability to enjoy, who deserve not the meanest competency of the common Benefits all Men partake of, and without which we cannot subsist? Whom strict Justice would often cast into utter Disconsolateness? Not only our Enjoyments, but the capacity to enjoy them, is his Bounty. Behold, the goods he hath given us, offers to us, hath put into our Reach! Yea, he hath made us capable of, faithfully offers to us, the greatest, immense, all-comprehending good, himself, the Fountain of all Joy and Bliss, to be fully enjoyed by us: In having whom, we virtually and in effect have all things: Becoming thereby, in the highest degree, rich, honourable, happy. We will be glad and rejoice in thee, we will remember thy love more than wine: the upright love thee 
g Can. 1. 4. .  
What is the Gospel, but good tidings of great Joy? Doth he not represent himself therein, as the God of Love, of Hope, of Peace, of all Consolation? Hath he not sent down from Heaven his only begotten Son, to assume our Nature, to satisfy for our Sins? Hath he not rescued us from endless misery? Purchased Pardon, Peace, eternal Salvation? Promised the Comforter to abide with us for ever? Is he not now sitting in glorious exaltation at God's right Hand? Governing the World for his Church's benefit? Interceding as our merciful, faithful high Priest, for our forgiveness and acceptance? for supply of our necessities; relief of our Distresses; assistance of our weakness; that we may be able to over-come fleshly Lusts, inordinate Passions, strong Temptations, ourselves, the World, Principalties and Powers; to do all things( incumbent on us) through him that strengtheneth us 
h Phil. 4. 13. . For what doth he call us to him? But that he may give rest unto our Souls; wipe away all Tears from our Eyes; save us from most woeful Despair; settle us in a blessed Hope; that we may enter into our Master's Joy; that our hearts may rejoice; that our Joy may be full, that no Man taketh from us? The kingdom of God consists in Righteousness, Peace, and Joy in the Holy Ghost 
i Rom. 14. 17. . The fruits( sprouting from the root of Christian Life) of the Spirit, are Love, Joy, Peace 
k Gal. 5. 22. . Our Lord pronounces a special Beatitude, to the practise of every Virtue 
l Mat. 5 ▪ . Each grace( Humility, Meekness, Patience, &c.) have a peculiar delight annexed to it: No pious Exercise, no good dead, can be performed without satisfaction. And if we scan all the doctrines, Precepts, Promises of Christianity, each appear pregnant with matter of Joy, each yield great Reason, strong obligation to rejoice always. How many Declarations importing a joyful satisfaction, granted to the observers of God's Commandments? That, in keeping them there's great reward. That, light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart 
m Psal. 19. 11. & 97. 11. .  
What a warm and vigorous Influence must a Religious heart feel from fixing his Love,( the sweetest, most delectable of all Passions) on the most amiable, desirable Object, that uncreated Beauty, that supreme, all-sufficient Good? whose Nature is Love; who prevented us with it, when we were Enemies; will embrace us when we're become his Friends: Not deny his Love to a Soul wholly devoted to him, desiring nothing so much, as to serve and please him; not disdain his own Image, nor the heart wherein it is engraven: Who can never be absent from us; opening our Eyes, we every where behold the appearances of his Presence and Glory; the traces of the Divine Nature and Perfections discovered in every thing we see, and converse with him whom our Soul loveth. It's not the Colour, the comeliness of Faces, or proportion, but we see, or apprehended some excellency, goodness, sweetness of Nature and Disposition, that charms our Spirits, commands our Love, even of them we never saw: Their Perfections are not obvious to the sight of our Eyes; we can only discern the signs and effects of them. We cannot but discern that Almighty Power, Wisdom, Goodness, which fills the Universe; Displays itself in all the parts of the Creation; establishes the frame of Nature; turns the mighty Wheel of Providence; and keeps the World from disorder and confusion, who is the only true Cause of all our comfort from every Creature: That alone Acts in us, and causes all our grateful Sensations, wherewith we're truly affencted. All the good we ever enjoyed, or can expect, being derived from his pure Bounty. Every thing else in competition with him, being Pitiful, Mean, Ugly, loathsome: All things without him, vain, unprofitable, hurtful to us. Let them that love thy name, be joyful in thee 
n Psal. 5. 11. .  
What a happy Complexion, cheerful Disposition, is there in charity to Man! which rids us of those gloomy, keen, turbulent Imaginations, uncharitable Affections, that cloud our Minds, frets our Hearts, discomposes the frame of our Souls; and consequently, settles our Minds in an even temper, sedate Humour, harmonious Order; in that pleasant state of tranquillity, which naturally results from the avoidance of irregular Passions.  
What Glory, what Triumph, what Satisfaction is there, in forgiving Injuries? Whereby we discharge our Souls from those vexatious Inmates, those black Thoughts, of burning Anger, stormy Contentions, gnawing Envy, rankling Spite, raking Suspicion: Clear ourselves from the troubles attending feuds, strife, distracting animosities: Render ourselves capable of Divine Mercy: Acquire a Title to our own forgiveness.  
What more Excellent, Noble, Generous; what sweetness and delight, in a Soul that feels itself enlarged to embrace all Mankind? Whose wishes and desires are leveled at the good and welfare of the universe; that considers every Man's Interest as his own; over-looks their Ingratitude, Malice, Injuries; pities their Follies; over-comes their evil with good: Is so far from entertaining any base, or injurious Thought, that he had rather suffer a thousand Wrongs, than be guilty of one: Never designs any other revenge against his most malicious Enemies, than to put all the Obligations he can upon them, whether they will or no.  
How great a Joy is there, in lessening the inconveniences of Mankind? In removing the Troubles, increasing the Satisfactions, abating the Wants, easing the Pains, allaying the Sorrows of one another; succouring those that are over-taken with any Calamity, in any wise doing good? whereby we feed good Humour; gratify our best Inclinations; endear our Brethren; mollify, oblige our Enemies; resemble the Divine Goodness; attract the Divine Favour. Who can out of Charity give Alms, or show mercy, without cheerfulness? Seeing, he thereby, satisfies his own Mind, eases his own Bowels, receives more good to himself, than he doth to his Neighbour( so that, properly speaking, the Receivers are the Benefactors) discharges a Duty acceptable to God, obliges him to requited, abundantly to reward his slender Beneficence: So well pleasing to our Saviour, that he hath engaged his word, under the Figure of the good Samaritan,— Whatsoever thou spendest more( upon him) when I come again: I will repay thee 
o Luke 10. 35.   
How unconfinedly, inexhaustibly vast, is that delight which a charitable complacency in the good of our Neighbour( a rejoicing with those that rejoice, &c.) affords? we thence engrossing all the good in the World; appropriating to ourselves all the prosperous successses; all the pleasant entertainments; all the comfortable satisfactions of our Neighbour. Had I my choice of all things that might tend to my present Felicity, next to the Love and Enjoyment of God, I would pitch upon this, to have my heart possessed with the greatest kindness towards all Men in the World. This would make me partake in all their Happiness: Their inward endowments, and outward prosperity; every thing that benefited, or advantaged them, would afford me comfort and delight.  
Yea, the Soul, even by a charitable Sympathy, or condolence in our Neighbour's Adversity, is( not destitute of delight) thereby melted into a gentle temper, susceptive of the best Impressions. We share in the comforts we Minister to others: are refreshed in that kindly submission to God's good Pleasure; in that lightsome contemplation of God's Mercy; in these comfortable hopes of a happy Issue, which we suggest to the afflicted; we thence are disposed to a grateful Sense of God's Goodness, in preserving ourselves from those Calamities, and qualifying us to comfort our Brethren. We feel satisfaction in reflecting upon this very practise, and observing that we do Act conformable to good Nature, to the dictates of Reason, to the Will of God: Therein discharging a good Conscience, and enjoying a Portion of that continual Feast.  
What Joy results to a Christian, from having an universal Complaisance in God's proceedings as grateful? Relishing all dispensations; as disposed to bless and praise him for all things Incident,( Joy being an inseparable companion of Gratitude and Praise,) as finding satisfaction in poverty, disgrace, any distress. To have his Spirit above grievous Solicitude, Anxiety, desperation, Disconsolateness. To apprehended himself the Child of a most kind and careful Father; that hath all things in Heaven and Earth at his disposal: Is infinitely tender of his good; so, assured he can never come into any want of what's needful for him: And hath a Title to goods infinitely more desirable, precious, durable? How can he but patiently submit to his fatherly Chastisements, which he is unwillingly forced by his own great Love, and our present pressing need to inflict, impose upon us? cheerfully undergo any Affliction, with the same mind wherewith a Patient swallows down an unsavoury Potion he knows will conduce to his Health? How doth our holy Confidence in his paternal care over us, exhilarate our Hearts? that all our Concerns are lodged in the hands of such a Friend; so wise, able, faithful, affectionate; that in due time, in the most expedient manner, we shall receive a competent supply of our wants, a riddance from all our dangers, harms and grievances.— In the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice 
p Psal. 63. 7. .  
Can any thing give such ease to human Life, as to have wholly resigned ourselves, and all our concerns unto him? Let things be, and go how they will, our Heart, our Happiness is not concerned in it. We depend upon God for every thing; so are satisfied with any thing, or condition; which should not be thus, were it not best for us. To have an agreeableness of will with the will of God, makes it as impossible any evil, as that, that which is according to our Will, should make us sad.  
Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness 
q Psal. 112. 4. . What are the trials of the Righteous, to the many sorrows that shall be, that are to the wicked 
r Psal. 32. 10. ? What's poverty( which grates a little on the Senses and Fancy) to the want of a good Conscience? Sickness, compared to a distempered Mind, and decay of spiritual Strength? Any disappointment, to the being defeated, and sovereign by a Temptation? What's any loss, to the being deprived of God's Love and Favour? or any disgrace, to the being out of esteem, and respect with him? What's any unfaithfulness, or inconstancy of Friends, to the having deserted, or betrayed our own Souls? What can any danger signify, to that of eternal Misery incurred by offending him? What pressure can weigh against the load of Guilt? or what pain equal that of stinging Remorse? What condition can be so bad, as that of a wretched Sinner? Any Case surely is tolerable, desirable, lovely, in comparison of this.  
What Pleasure( without any tincture of sourness, bitterness, melancholy Damps, consequent Qualms) to enjoy Hearty, Pure, Solid, Durable, the only true ones; such as are at God's right Hand; the best Friend, the continual feast of a good Conscience,( is his Prerogative to be Master of) that purest delight, that richest Cordial, that universal sovereign Balm, that brazen Wall, that impregnable Fortress( against external Assaults, and internal Commotions) that constant Repast, whereon the mind, destitute of all others, with a never languishing Appetite, entertains itself; that faithful Witness, impartial Judge, whosoever accuses, always acquits; that only support in old Age, in the evil Day; that certain never deserting, never failing Friend; that undecaying, unalterable, lasting, everlasting Satisfaction; that sure refuge in all storms of Fortune, which renders his sleep Sweet;( undisturbed with fearful Phantasms) his heart light, his steps Secure; arms him with invincible Courage; bears him up cheerfully, Undauntedly, Triumphantly, against all malicious Reports and Disgraces, the worst bad Fortunes: being certain he's in the right way; not doubting he shall in good time come to his designed journey's End. Keep innocency, and take heed unto the thing that is right: for that shall bring a man peace at the last 
s Psal. 37. 38. Old Translation. .  
Is he not freed from diffidence in himself? From distraction in his Mind? From frequently being on the Rock? From leading an unequal Life, clashing with itself? From deluding, disappointing those he deals, converses with? being in all Cases, Conditions,( prosperous or adverse) the same Mind, and Man, going the same way. Contingencies of Affairs, unhinge not his Mind from his good Purposes: Divert not his Foot from the right way. Let the Weather be fair, or fowl: The World frown, or smile: Let him get or lose, be favoured or crossed; commended or reproached,( by Honour or Dishonour, by evil Report, and good Report,) he will do his Duty: The external state of Things alter not with him, the moral Reason of them.  
A hopeful Confidence, a cheerful Satisfaction, ever waits him in this right way. Nothing within him to control, countermand, distracted, disturb him. Nothing without, to dismay, discourage him. If he has not the good will of Men, he cannot hugely dread their Opposition. He may strongly presume upon the propitious Aspect, the favourable succour of Heaven; which always smiles, and casts a benign influence on honest Undertakings. He can with assurance commend his ways to Gods Providence; depend upon him for his concurrent Benediction: With an humble boldness address Prayers to him for his Protection: Refer his cause to the severest consideration; with Job, saying, Let me be weighed in an even balance, that God may know mine integrity 
t Job 31. 6. . Whatsoever befalls, howsoever the business goes, he shall not condemn, not punish himself with Remorse: But triumph in the integrity of his Heart( if not in the felicity of his Success) and innocency of his deportment— Till I die, I will not remove my integrity from me, my righteousness I hold fast, and will not not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live 
v Job 27. 5, 6. . His mind is not surprised, or his passions discomposed, by a seeming adversness of Events to his endeavours. He's assured, missing, is better than getting, when by sovereign Wisdom itis so determined. So, in effect he can have no bad success: For, how can that occurrance be deemed Bad, which plain Reason dictates in certain judgement to be most expedient for him; about which he ever was indifferent, and with which at present he's not hearty displeased? How can it be taken for Misfortune, which one was prepared to embrace with satisfaction and complacency? So, let the worst that can come, he comes not off ill; or so,( matters being rightly Stated) as to be a loser upon the foot of the Account.  
Must not upright walking yield perpetual Joy? Being attested to, approved by the sacred Oracles, by remarkable Providences, by the general consent of all wise and good Men; by experience; that all our Good and Happiness, absolutely depends on God's Favour; that to please him, can only be true Wisdom, the surest safety; to offend him, the greatest Folly, Hazard, Danger. That Virtue is the best endowment, Sin the worst Mischief: A bad Mind the sorest Adversity can befall us. That no worldly good or evil, are considerable to those Spiritual. That nothing can be really profitable, advantageous to us, which consists not with our Duty to God; conduces not to our spiritual Interest, our eternal Welfare; but is a frivolous Trifle, a dangerous Snare, a notable Damage, or a woeful Bane unto us.  
Is there no comfort, in being satisfied, thall all the causes of Sorrow are removed, and all the causes of true Joy secured? To be certain we are in a safe state of Salvation? To know we ▪ are passed from Death to Life: That the Seeds of all saving Graces, the foundation of all saving comforts, are firmly laid in our Souls? That we have the marks, dispositions, affections, are entitled to all the privileges of Children, of the Blessed? To see ourselves guarded here by the Almighty Attendance, and afterwards carried by them into Abraham's Bosom 
w Psal. 91. 11, 12. Luke 16. 22. . To lye down( and not be afraid) as in the everlasting Arms of the Watch-man of Israel, and when we awake to be still with him, satisfied with his likeness 
x Psal. 17. 15. & 139. 18. . The Lord will command his loving kindness in the day-time, and in the night his song shall be with me 
y Psal. 42. 8. .  
Is it not a mighty reward even in this Life, of a holy and devout Life, to be secure of our main Stake, our final State? And from all Ill, Sin, Guilt, Satan, the World, the Flesh, Death and Hell; the most horrid, formidable, ghastly, only dangerous Enemies? To have our hearts not condemn, but commend, and applaud us? To have a perpetual Calm,( be the World never so unquiet) a constant peace of Mind, and Sense of the Divine Favour? To have all our Sins pardoned, all our debts paid, all our iniquities forgiven? No old Scores, no after Reckonings to perplex, disturb, shane us, make our countenance fall before him. All occasions of displeasure, distances removed; being reconciled through our Saviour's powerful Mediation. To have confidence towards God; freedom, liberty, assurance in Speaking, in putting up our Prayers to him, without fear of a repulse, or a denial: To come with such a holy boldness, and confidence in our Requests, as those have, who are sure to be heard 
z Heb. 4. 16. 1 John 5. 14. .  
What Thought can enter into the heart of Man more comfortable and delightful, than this? That the World's Sovereign, the great Master of all Things, the most Wise, and mighty King of Heaven and Earth, hath entertained a gracious Regard, hath expressed a real Kindness unto us? That we are in capacity to Honour, Praise, present an acceptable sacrifice unto him, who can render us perfectly Happy? That we are admitted to the practise of that, wherein the supreme joy of Paradise, the perfection of Angelical Bliss, the most delectable business of Heaven consists?  
Wherefore, a Christian, as such( according to the design of his Religion, and in proportion to his compliance with its Precepts) is the most cheerful Person in the World: Always in humour, and full of cheer: continually bearing a sprightly, elevated, well satisfied content of Mind,( which springs from innocency of Life, a faithful discharge of our Duty, satisfaction of Conscience, acquiescence in our Estate, a good hope in God, ourselves, and our future State) a light Heart, a calm Spirit, a smooth Brow, a serene Countenance, a grateful accent of Speech, a well-composed tenor of Carriage. Exhibiting triumphant demonstrations of Satisfaction and Alacrity: Every way signifying his extreme complacency in God, his dealings with him: The full content he takes in his Estate; as gratefully sensible of his felicity in his Favour; boasting in God all the Day long; and in a sort commending himself as very happy in Relation to him; with a sober Confidence, and cheerful Insult, upon vile, odious, baffled Impiety. By his expressions and demeanour, upbraiding the Folly, the Baseness, the Impotency, the wretchedness of it; in comparison with the Wisdom, in opposition to the Power of God, his Friend and Patron. All the upright in heart shall glory 
a Psal. 64. 10. ; no black Thought, no irksome Desire, no troublesone Passion, lodges in his Breast. Any Furrow, any Cloud, any Frown sits ill on his Brow. Any doleful complaint, sounds ill out of his Mouth. The least dampish Aspect, fretful Word, or froward Behaviour, utterly unbecomes him. If at any time it appears otherwise, 'tis a defection from his Character; a Blemish, a wrong to his Profession; It argues a prevarication in his judgement, or practise: He forgets that he is a Christian, or hath not preserved the the innocency belonging to that Name: For, if a Christian remember what he is, is sensible of his Condition, reflects on the Dignity of his Person, the nobleness of his Relations, the sublimity of his privileges, the greatness of his Hope, the certainty of his State, how can he lament, or be out of Humour?  
Is it not absurd for him that is at peace with God, his own Conscience, all the World; for the possessor of the best Goods, the Heir of a blessed Immortality, the Friend, favourite, Son of the great King, to Fret or Wail? What account can be given, that he that's settled in a most prosperous State, that's( if he please) sure of its continuance, and improvement: That hath the inexhaustible Spring of good for his Portion: His welfare entrusted in most sure Hands; God's infallible word for his Security and Support; free access to him, in whose presence is fullness of Joy; frequent tastes of his Goodness,( in gracious dispensations of his Providence, intercourses of Devotion, influence of his Grace, cheering the Heart with his lightsome presence, and ravishing consolations,) the infinite Beauty and Excellency, for the perpetual object of his Contemplation, and Affection: That enjoys the serenity of a sound Mind, a pure Heart, a quiet Conscience, a sure Hope; What can he want to refresh, or comfort him?  
Whence can sorrow come? How can sadness creep into him, that is a true, a perfect Christian? That hath no care to distracted him, having discharged all his concerns on God's Providence. No fear to dismay him, being guarded by the Almighty Protection from all Danger and Mischief. No despair to sink him, having a sure refuge in the Divine Mercy and Help. No superstitious terrors, or scruples to perplex him, being conscious of his own upright intentions to please God, and confident of God's merciful willingness to accept his sincere Endeavours. No incurable Remorse to torment him; the sting of guilt is pulled out by his Saviour's Merits, applied by his Faith and Repentance. No longing desires to disquiet him, being fully satisfied with what he possesses, or may justly expect from God's Bounty. No contentions to inflame him, knowing, nothing's here worth passionately striving for; and being resolved to hold a friendly good-will towards all Men. No repining envy, seeing none more happy than he may be; and that every Man's good by Charity, is made his own. No fretful discontent, seeing he gladly acquiesces in all successses allotted him; resigning his will to God's; taking all for best, which thence accurs: Knowing all shall work together for his Good and Advantage. No spiteful rancour to corrode his Heart. No boisterous passions to ruffle his Mind. No inordinate Appetites, perverse Humours, corrupt Designs, to distemper his Soul, or disturb his Life.  
What is there belonging to a Christian whence grief naturally can Spring? From God, our exceeding Joy; the fountain of Happiness and all comfort? From Heaven, the region of Light and Bliss? From his Law, which enlightens, cheers, rejoices the Heart, is sweeter than the Honey, or Honey Comb? From Wisdom, whose ways are pleasantness, and all her paths Peace? From the contemplation of heavenly Truth? From the sense of his Favour? From the pardon of our Sins? From the influences, the effects of Divine Grace? From the hopes, and anticipation of everlasting Bliss. From virtue, which cures our afflictive Distempers, composes our vexatious Passions? From those sweet Sources, about which a Christian, as such, is only conversant, no Sorrow can be derived, no bitter stream Flow. But Hell, the Flesh, the World, Darkness, Error, Folly, Sin, Irreligion,( things with which a Christian hath nothing to do; from which he keeps aloof; which he utterly Renounces and Abandons) they only are the Parents of discomfort and anguish.  
Wherefore, there's the same Reason, Obligation, Possibility, that we should rejoice always, as that we should always be Christians; exactly performing Duty, totally forbearing Sin. For, innocence, and indolence; perfect Virtue, and constant Alacrity, ever go together, are inseparable Companions, and constitute Happiness.   

PRAYERS FOR Procuring and Preserving THE Peace and Joy of the Soul.  
The Third Part.  

ASsist us mercifully, O Lord, in these our supplications and prayers; and dispose the way of thy servants towards the attaimment of everlasting Salvation, that among all the changes and chances of this mortal Life, we may ever be defended by thy most gracious and ready help, through Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

ALmighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, maker of all things, judge of all men; we aclowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, which we from time to time most grievously have committed, by thought, word and dead, against thy divine Majesty, provoking most justly thy wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly repent, and are hearty sorry for these our mis-doings, the remembrance of them is grievous unto us, the burden of them is intolerable. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us most merciful Father, for thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ sake, forgive us all that is past, and grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please thee in newness of life, to the honour and glory of thy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

O God merciful Father, that despisest not the sighing of a contrite heart, nor the desire of such as be sorrowful, mercifully assist our prayers, that we make before thee in allour troubles and adversities, whensoever they oppress us; and gracihear us, that those evils which the craft and subtlety of the Devil or Man worketh against us, be brought to nought, and by the providence of thy goodness they may be dispersed, that we thy servants being hurt by no trials, or temptations, persecutions, or afflictions; may evermore give thanks unto thee in thy holy Church, through Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

WE humbly beseech thee, O Father, mercifully to look upon our infirmities, and for the glory of thy name, turn from us all those evils, that we most righteously have deserved: and grant, that in all our troubles, we may put our whole trust and confidence in thy mercy, and evermore serve thee in holiness and pureness of living, to thy honour and glory, through our only Mediator and Advocate, Jesus Christ,  
Amen.   

O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed; give unto thy servants that peace which the World cannot give, that both our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments, and also, that by thee we being defended from the fear of our enemies, may pass our time in rest and quietness, through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour,  
Amen.   

O God, who art the Author of peace, and lover of concord, in knowledge of whom standeth our eternal life, whose service is perfect freedom; defend us thy humble servants in all Assaults of our enemies, that we surely trusting in thy defence, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

LORD of all power and might, who art the Author and giver of all good things; graft in our hearts the love of thy Name, increase in us true Religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of thy great mercy keep us in the same, through Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

O Almighty God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men; grant unto thy people that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise, that so among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed, where true Joys are to be found, through Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

ALmighty and everlasting God, who dost govern all things in Heaven and Earth; mercifully hear the supplications of thy people, and grant us thy peace all the days of our life, through Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

O God, who knowest us to be set in the midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright, grant to us such strength and protection, as may support us in all dangers, and carry us through all temptations, through Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

ALmighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our Infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities, stretch forth thy right Hand to help and defend us, through Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

ALmighty God, who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves; keep us both outwardly in our Bodies, and inwardly in our Souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul, through Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

WE beseech thee Almighty God, mercifully to look up on thy people; that by thy great goodness they may be governed and preserved evermore, both in body and Soul, through Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

ALmighty God, who through thy only begotten Son Jesus Christ ha●t overcome death, and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life; we humbly beseech thee, that as by thy special grace preventing us, thou dost put into our minds good desires, so by thy continual help, we may bring the same to good effect, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end,  
Amen.   

O Lord, from whom all good things do come, grant to us thy humble servants, that by thy holy inspiration we may think those things that be good, and by thy merciful guiding may perform the same, through Jesus Christ,  
Amen.   

O God, who didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people, by sending to them the light of thy holy Spirit; grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgement in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort, through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour,  
Amen.   

O Lord, who never failest to help and govern them whom thou dost bring up in thy steadfast fear and love; keep us we beseech thee under the protection of thy good providence, and make us to have a perpetual fear and love of thy holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

O Lord, we beseech thee mercifully to hear us, and grant that we to whom thou hast given an hearty desire to pray, may by thy mighty aid be defended and comforted in all dangers and adversities, through Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

LORD, we pray thee, that thy grace may always prevent and ●ollow us, and make us continually to be given to all good works, through Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

LORD, we beseech thee, grant thy people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh and the Devil, and with pure hearts and minds to follow thee the only God, through Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

O Lord, forasmuuch as without thee we are not able to please thee; mercifully grant that thy holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts, through Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

O Almighty and most merciful God, of thy bountiful goodness keep us we beseech thee from all things that may hurt us: that we being ready both in body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things that thou wouldest have done, through Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

GRANT, we beseech thee, merciful Lord, to thy faithful people pardon and peace, that they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve thee with a quiet mind, through Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

ALmighty and everlasting God, who art always more ready to hear, than we to pray, and to give more than either we desire or deserve; pour down upon us the abundance of thy mercy, forgiving us those things whereof our Conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things which we are not worthy to ask, but through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord,  
Amen.   

WE do not presume to come unto thee most merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under the Table of thy meanest servants. But thou art the same Lord, whose property is always to have mercy on those that fear thee; and whose promise is, to forgive our iniquities, and to remember our sins no more; to heal our back-slidings, and love us freely, through him who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the three: suffered for our sins, the just for the unjust, to bring sinners unto thee: who hath laid on him the iniquity of us all; who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification; and is entred into Heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us, even Jesus who delivereth us from the wrath to come. O let us enjoy the comfort, by unfeignedly believing the certainty of so great salvation, and living in the joyful sense and praise of it, until we come eternally to sing Blessing, 
Jer. 31. 34. Hos. 14. 4. 1 Pet. 2. 24. & 3. 18. Isa. 53. 6. Rom. 4. 25. Heb. 9. 24. 1 Thessa. 1. 10.  and Honour, and Glory, and Power be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever, that loved us, and hath washed us from our sins in his own blood; and hath made us Kings and Priests unto God and his Father, and our Father, to his God, and our God; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever,  
Amen.   

O Thou who hast extended thy mercy to so many and so great sinners as we find upon record; we believe thou who art infinite in mercy, hast not less in store for us, than thou hadst for them; but so loved the world that thou gavest thy only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. O look down upon us in much mercy, with the pity and tender compassions 
Rev. 5. 13. & 1. 5, 6. John 20. 17.  of a Father; deal with us with the loving kindness of a Saviour; with the favour of one that was sent, and came into the world, not to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. O pardon all our past sins, defections, frailties; supply the wants, weaknessess, imperfections of our sincere obedience, with a gracious acceptance; support, relieve us under all the trials, sorrows, temptations of this World; and enable us to look up to thee in peace, and with a comfortable well grounded confidence of being at last received into thine everlasting Kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

O Thou that dwellest in the high and holy place; with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the 
John 3. 16, 17.  humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones; pardon and speak peace unto us through him who is our peace, hath loved us, and given himself for us: justify us freely by thy grace through the redemption that is in Jesus Christ, whom thou hast set forth to be a propitiation for our sins. O let us not distrust the sufficiency, and acceptance of that sacrifice for all our offences, which was made for the sins of the whole world; scatter and disperse the clouds and darkness of our minds: clear up in us just apprehensions of thee, and of ourselves. Free us from all entangling scruples, dejecting cares, disquieting doubts and fears. Ease, quiet, compose our minds by thy holy Spirit, the Comforter, by a firm belief and hope of thy free grace and mercy to all true penitents, and by a steadfast 
Eph. 2. 14. & 5. 2. Rom. 3. 24, 25.  reliance upon thy truth, thy faithful promises, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

HAVE mercy upon us, O God, according to thy loving kindness; according to the multitude of thy tender mercies, blot out all our transgressions: wash us thoroughly from our iniquities, and cleanse us from our sins. Create in us clean hearts, and renew a right spirit within us. Cast us not away from thy presence, and take not thy holy Spirit from us. Restore unto us the joy of thy salvation, and uphold us with thy free spirit. Make us to hear joy and gladness, that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. Make thy face to shine upon thy servants, O save us for thy mercy sake. give us comfort, and sure confidence in thee: defend us from the danger, and fear of the enemy, and keep us in perpetual peace and safety, through Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

BE thou, O Lord, our strong hold, whereunto we may always resort, save thy servants, who put their trust in thee. sand us help from thy holy place, and evermore mightily defend us, from the evil one, and every evil thing. Tread down Satan under our Feet; let the enemy have no advantage of us, nor approach to hurt us. Strengthen us against evil suggestions, temptations, and all our spiritual enemies. And grant, that by thy help and goodness, we may be defended, assisted, and comforted in all our dangers and adversities, through Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

GIVE ear, O Shepherd of Israel, who out of thy tender care and compassion hast promised to feed thy Flock like a Shepherd; to gather the Lambs with thy arm, to carry them in thy bosom, and gently led those that are with young. In much mercy consider our weakness, frailties, and infirmities, who are thy people, and sheep of thy pasture. O forgive all our past errings and wanderings from thee, for his sake, who laid down his life for his sheep, the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world, to take away the sins of the world: and for the future, led us in the paths of righteousness for thy name sake, to endless refreshment, ease and rest. By patient continuance in well-doing and suffering thy will( which is always best) let us seek for and obtain glory and honour, and immortality; eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord, 
Isa. 40. 11.   
Amen.   

O Thou that art the God of our strength, sand out thy light and thy truth into our souls, let them led and bring us unto thy holy Hill, thy dwelling place. Let no distrust of thy merciful acceptance deprive us of the comforts of thy ways of pleasantness, thy paths of peace. Let us find and make it appear, that there is more in Religion than a bare name for our support: that our Rock is not their Rock, our enemies themselves being judge. When we are ready to say, our foot slippeth, let thy mercy O Lord hold us up: and in the multitude of our thoughts within us, thy comforts refresh, delight our Souls. Keep us from murmuring or repining against thee; from entertaining any hard, unbecoming thoughts of thee; let us ever say, good is the word of the Lord, be it unto us even as he will. Give us the guidance, the sup●orts, the comforts of thy holy Spirit. At what time we are afraid, let us trust in thee, cast our burden, all our care upon thee, because thou carest for us, and hast promised then to sustain us; enjoined us to be careful for nothing, but in every thing, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving( for all thy mercies) to make our request known unto thee; and let thy peace which passeth all understanding, keep our hearts and minds, in a sense of thy love and favour, and acceptance, through Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

O Fountain, Father of mercies; God of all comfort, and consolation; quench not the smoking Flax, break not the bruised Reed; revive, maintain, increase and strengthen the smallest degrees and beginnings of grace in us, until we have overcome our doubts and fears, and all our spiritual enemies. When we are apt to be cast down, dejected, and mistrustful of ourselves, let us not cast away our confidence in thee; not mistrust the God of truth; not call in question thy free promises of grace and mercy; not cast off the hope of thy gracious acceptance; not shut the door of mercy upon ourselves, which thou hast opened to all the world. Be our support and stay under all heaviness and dejection of spirit; stand by us in the hour of trouble, trial, temptation, death: Let not thy mercy, nor our faith fail us; when our flesh and our hearts faileth us, be thou the strength of our hearts, and our portion for ever, through Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

REmember us, O Lord with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit us with thy salvation; that we may see the good of thy chosen; that we may rejoice in the gladness of thy servants; that we may glory with thine inheritance. Let perfect love cast out fear: And a comfortable hope of thy mercy, be as an Anchor of our Souls, both sure and steadfast; that we may be never driven from it or thee, by any outward or inward storms or tempests. Let no temptation befall us, but such as is common to men, incident to thy Children: suffer us not to be tempted above what we are able, but with the temptation give an happy Issue, make a way to escape, that we may be able to bear and overcome through him who was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin, and hath overcome all his and our enemies; who was dead and is alive for evermore, making intercession for us; and hath the Keys of Hell and Death: To whom with thy blessed Majesty and 
Heb. 4. 15.  holy Spirit, be all honour, glory, and praise, now and ever,  
Amen.   

UNTO God's gracious mercy and protection, we commit ourselves. The good Lord bless us, and keep us. The Lord make his face to shine upon us, and be gracious unto us. The Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon us, and give us peace, now and evermore, through Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.    
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