A SALVE FOR EVERY SORE OR, A Collection of PROMISES out of the whole Book of God, and is The Christian Centurions Infallible ground of Confidence or, His poor Souls most assured comfortable companion at all times, and in all things.  PSALM 94.19. In the multitude of my thoughts within me, thy comforts delight my Soul. PSALM, 119.50. This is my comfort in my affliction; for thy word hath quickened me. 
And is for more brevity, and better portage a very brief extract out of a much larger written Copy.  
By PHILIP SKIPPON. Serjent Maj●r General, etc.  MAT 8.6. Lord I am not worthy that thou shouldest 〈◊〉 under my roof. VERS. 7. Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee. COLOS. 3.11. Christ a●l in all. 
LONDON, Printed by E.G. for Samul Enderby living in Popes-head-Ally, at the sign of the Star, 1643.   

In extremitate maxima, Me juvit & juvabit Jehovah.  

Lord by the help of thy most gracious spirit  
Which I crave, res●●n, wait for through Christ merits  
With heart, hand, tongue, in life to death I am,  
Spiritual for truth, to which I set my Name.   
Philip Skippon.   

Reader at adventure.  

HAst thou a misconceit of this or me,  
Suspend thy censure till that heard I be;  
'Tis Conscience, Justice, Reason, Charity,  
'tis all I crave, you may it not deny.  
Wherein I fail, i'll not myself excuse,  
Guilty, to cry where needs not, I refuse.  
Where need requires, amend what is amiss,  
Where it is well let it be as it is.    
Behold, I will show thee that which is noted in the Scripture of truth Daniel 10, 21. Lo this, we have searched it, so it is, hear it, and know thou it for thy good, job 5.27. Therefore search the Scriptures whether these things be so joh. 5. 3●. Acts 17.11.  


CAn he be poor whose portion is  
God's 〈◊〉 and faithful Promises?  
Much I have lost, and still may lose,  
Far well to all; These these I choose.  
Beyond Sea service me undid,  
Because to shark conscience forbid.  
I am not like (as't is) to gain  
Except my labour for my pain.  
I than did trust, and still will make,  
God's promises my surest stake:  
His promised help I then did find:  
More of the same is still behind.  
Can I be poor whose portion is  
Gods free and faithful promises?    

To all Soldiers of real honour and honesty of what degree soever P. S. Wisheth all grace and good now and always.  
FEllow Soldiers; take it not ill I give you no other Titles, I conceive customary compliments, in such a case as this, to be uncomely: out of my real respect unto you I present you with this small Treatise, which cost me no small labour, let the wise and honest judge, well as it is, if you have a share among those that mourn in Zion, Isa. 61.3. You will relish it; howsoever knowing there are many among you that understand the Language of Canaan, Jsa 19.18. I desire all may be judiciously perused before any part be rashly censured, be not too curious or captious; I am no Scholar, I desire to be a Christian, look to the matter more than the handling, be wise for yourselves, my Soul wisheth you all well: I aim neither at thanks, commendations nor benefit, I slight envy scorn and censure: I shall avoid needless circumstances and apply myself to brevity, truth and plainness: I desire to honour God, not to humour men; if our poor souls get any good hereby, I have enough; your good is intended, neglect it not, despise nothing because of my insufficiency; if in judgement and sincerity any will inform me, I promise thankfulness, and (by God's grace) amendment: for good received bless God and pray for me, (unworthy). The Lord of hosts, the great Jehovah who is a man of War, our Chief Captain, be entreated to govern, strengthen preserve and prosper you all as mine own self, Amen.   

To my wife and Children.  
MY most dearly beloved, for your and mine own private use, this Treatise was at first especially intended, and this is the best provision I can make for you: though outward comforts should fail you, these will always be most useful to you, for Piety hath the promise, 1 Tim. 4.8. And Promises in your hearts are better than pearls in your Chests: but I counsel, beseech, and charge upon ev●ry one of you most earnestly (as it most nearly concerns you, and the neglect whereof will the more condemn you) that as you love God, and your own Souls, as you tender my affection, and will answer before the Judgement Seat of Christ, 1 Tim. 6.13. To remember apply and practise, to read, study and observe what I by God's grace, with so much care and pains have thus collected for you, endeavour to get and keep the Testimony of a good conscience in all things, Acts 24.16. Sin not against the light thereof wilfully for any respect, 1 Sam. 15.22, 23. Away with known sins whatsoever you do, for those are most heinous, uncomfortable, dangerous, and (without repentance showed by amendment) damnable, Num. 15.30, 31. Deut 19.19.20.21. In well doing commend all to the Lord, Ps. 37.3.5.7. And be content with his good pleasure, Heb. 13.5, 6. Yea trust him most in greatest extremity, Isa. 50.20. As he is God he will send help in every need, Ps. 50.15. & 9.9. & 46.1 & 142.4, 5. & 72.12. And go all how it will, all shall (through the Lords free mercy in Christ go well with you, Hos. 14.4. Col. 3.11. Ro. 8.28. Eccl. 8.12. Isa. 3.10. Ps. 37.37. For so run all the Promises through him unto you, 2 Cor. 1.20. 1 Cor. 1.30. 1 Tim. 4.8. Peruse them I pray you.  
Now I most humbly and unfeignedly beseech the Lord God our heavenly Father, with his most holy spirit, throughly to sanctify every one of you, that you may walk with, call upon, and trust in him aright, and by his infinitely wise, Almighty, most merciful, faithfully promised, never failing help to make every one of you every manner of way truly happy here and for evermore through our alone all-sufficient Saviour and perpetual intercessor, the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.   

A few helpful Meditations concerning the use of the following Promises.  
Eternal Lord God, by virtue of thine own most free and Infallible covenant only, in Jesus Christ my reconciled God, my Heavenly Father, my alone All sufficient helper, my heart's desire is, that as thoa hast pleased most graciously in some measure to reveal unto me thy p omised favours for this and a better life, thou wilt also make me fit to receive them, by working, restoring, continuing increasing in me every one of those Infallible marks and every circumstance of each, whereby I may be fully assured that all thy Promises are my portion in the beloved. O cause me thoroughly to understand and rightly to use every one of those well warranted rules for the right applying of every one of them, O Lord my God, I (by thy Grace, know and believe because thou hast said it, let me in each particular seasonably and effectually feel and find it, that all thy Promises are freely made, and undoubtedly belong unto me, are all as one easily to be performed by he, that as thou never hast, thou never wilt fail in performing any one of them unto me, I have thine own hand to show for them, thine own oath confirms them, thy Ministers (at thy command) Preach that thou wilt fulfil them, thy Christ themselves employed his own Ministry for more assurance of them, the death of him the Testator yet the no ratifies them, the earnest of thy spirit assures my right to them, the Law cannot disannul them, thou hast in thy counsel, Son, Sacraments and by thy spirit sealed them, experience in all Ages further Testisies thy keeping of them, thine in greatest extremity have made and ever make them their stay chief, Thou who promisest art goodness itself, most willing, able, and true to perform them, thou who promisest art Omnipresent, omniscient, most wise, holy, just, abhorrest, destroyest the unjust, lovest, blessest the just, decreeest, willest, workest all for the glorifying of thyself according to thy word, and by thine own especial providence ordaynest and orderest all things in most remarkable manner, to manifest unto thine own that thou ever hast been, art, and ever wilt be theirs for good, according to each part of thy immutable truth whatsoever opposeth, thou who promisest misest art unchangeable in thy nature, attributes, promises, and wert not God if thou shouldst not exactly and fully keep thy word: it being thus, yea as it is thus, I can say no more, I must humbly and earnestly beseech and urge thee, let me in all places upon all occasions, in every present and future pressing inward and outward necessity, find favour in thy sight and help at thy hands, according to every one of thy most precious promises (although I be most unworthy and merit the worst of evils in all extremity,) yea then, even when I am most hopeless, and seem all never so impossible, most especially my Lord, my God, my Father, my Helper be pleased for thine own sake in thy Christ my Jesus as thou hast here plainly, expressly, and plentifully promised, cause me to know, remember be ashamed of, loathe myself for, be confounded in myself for my sins, etc. Thus turning the words into a prayer, will no doubt be found a most warrantable, comfortable, acceptable and prevailing way of praying: and so I conceive (without a thought of giving offence, or any way limiting Christian liberty) one may take one chief head or more at a time, or such places as most especially concern his especial occasions some one time and some another and turn them into prayers, so speaking to God in his own Language, in reverend, affectionate, distinct and earnest manner with a judicious believing heart, will wonderfully direct, cherish, settle and further us; only let us in well doing wait upon God in the lawful use of all good means for the obtaining of whatsoever grace or blessing we want or desire, and it cannot be but we shall have help one way or other in every necessity, for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it, all his attributes lie at the stake to do it, what can hinder it? Isa. 46.11. Let me humbly affirm it, I myself have always found it, all glory to my God for it.  

And leek what promise he doth make  
his household to defend,  
For just and true they shall it take  
all times without an end, 
* Psalm 39 ult.   
Gods Promise I do mind and praise  
O Lord I stick to thee:  
I do not care at all assays  
what flesh can do to me.  
I glory in the Word of God  
to praise it I accord,  
With joy I will declare abroad  
the promise of the Lord. 
* Psalone 56.5.10.    

Though Heaven and Earth and all should vanish quite,  
Rely 
(a) Isa. 50.10  upon my mercy 
(b) Ps. 5●. 8.  truth 
(c) Ps. 119. ●0  and might, 
(d) ●sa. 18.2 & 59 9   
Not the least l●ttle of my word shall fail thee,  
But be f●●lfil●ed 
(e) Mat. 5.18  whatsoever may ail thee, 
(f) Jer. 30 7.   
Yea I have said it and will do it too,  
Stight all in Earth or bell that dares say no, 
(g) Isa. 46.10.11.   
Well Lord I trusst thee on thy word 
(h) Act. 27.25  and it,  
Make good unto me as thou see'st most fit, 
(i) A●●. 21.24   
Thy promised grace and glory I implore, 
(k) Ps 84.11,   
It is enough, 'tis all, I'll have no more. 
(l) Ps. 73.24.25, 6.     

Only the main parts of this Collection, and chiefest divisions of each, most briefly set down, and how readily to find them at large.  

erst, twenty eight undeniable Proofs of the Infallibility of the Promises, Page 1. to p. 20  
Secondly, Divers Infallible marks to whom the Promises do belong, p. 21. to p. 41.  
Thirdly, To whom they belong not. p. 44. to p 47.  
Fourthly, Divers well warranted and necessary Rules for the right applying of the Promises, p. 47. to p. 55.  
Fifthly, The Promises themselves divided into six main parts, as 

First, The general Promises, p. 55 to p. 58  
Secondly, Such Promises as assure us freedom from 

1. The guilt, p. 58. to 66. of Sin.  
2. The punishment, p. 66. to p. 71. of Sin.  
3. The power, p. 71. to p. 76. of Sin.    
Thirdly, Such Promises as assure us. 

1. Many Saving graces, p. 76 to p. 87.  
2. Ability to worship GOD aright, p. 87 to p. 90.  
3. Abilities for our particular calling, p. 90. to p. 91.  
4. Increase and perseverance in good, and of acceptation, p. 91. to p. 102.    
Fourthly, Such Promises as assure us. 

1. Many Comforts concerning affliction in general, p. 102. to p 112.  
2. Concerning particular Afflictions. p. 112. to p. 140.  
3. Concerning perils in general and particular, p. 140 to p. 158.  
4. Concerning Death, p. 158 to p. 164.    
First, such Promises as assure us many outward blessings, as the Lord sees best for us. 

1. Such as concern ourselves. p. 164 to p. 183.  
2. Such as concern 〈◊〉. p. 183. to p. 187.  
3. Such as concern God's Church, p. 187 to p. 192.    
sixth, Such promises as assure us plenty of merciful rewards of several Graces and Virtues. 

1. To many saving Graces. p. 192. to 230.  
2. To works of Charity, p. 230. to p. 250.  
3. To our conscionable worshipping of God, p. 250 to p. 287.  
4. To avoiding divers Sins. p. 287, to p. 297.  
5. To embracing several Duties. p. 297. to p. 313      
Where readily to find out such Promises as I conceive concern Soldiers more especially. 

1. That we shall have direction sufficiency, and valour, p. 90, 91, 92, 93.  
2. If we be wounded or Captives, p. 128, 129.  
3. Against Perils in general, in particular, of Fire, Water, storms at Sea, or in and against any perilous employment of War. p. 140 to. p. 147.  
4. The Lord will give us advancement and bless our warrantable proceed and journeys, p. 170.174, 175.  
5. If we pray in any fear, or danger, or being prisoners, or hungry or thirsty, or if we pray for direction in our courses p. 259.260, 261, 262, 263.  
6. To governing our Affairs wisely, to courage, diligence, and faithfulness. p. 320. to 317.  
7. To avoiding evil company Adultery, and all other uncleanness, injuring others, wrath, contention, lying, evil speaking, swearing, being among many other the common crying sins of our calling, p. 289, 291, 295, 296.    
Under the general heads, and every one of their main parts, which are here, but very briefly expressed, are many other particular branches of much concernment, and more than some at first will imagine, Let them be looked after, The generals will lead you to particulars.   
Doubt not, but search & try, observe, and do, Believe, God says it, we shall find it so.   

Errata.  
PAge 27 l 6. r. 1 Cor. 10.24. l. 17. r 2 Cor. p. 29. l. 10. r. Deut 10 p 30. l. 15. r. Ex. 23. p. 31. l. 21. r Num 9 p. 34. l. 4. r. v. 10. l. 25 infers Ps. 57 l. p 35 l. ●3 r. Eph. 2.5.7, 8, 9 p 38. l. 6. r. Ps 68 20. p 43. l. 11. irecet ● Tes. 5. 7 p 44 l. 4. r infers Isai. p 49. l. 3. r. 2 Chron 20. p 50. l. 22. r. 13 v. p 51. l. 6. r. 25 v 6.8. p 53 l. 19 r. 1 Chro. p 54. l. 4. r. Prayer p. 55. l. 2 infers Mica. 2.7. p. 56. l. 5. R. hiding place p 70. l. 19 r. Heb. 2. p. 89 l. 24. r. then p 92, r. v. 22. p 93. l. the last r. Isa. 55. p 97. l. 9 r. john 15. p 98. l. r Jer. 31 3. p 99 l. 24. r. 2 Thess. p 102 l 17. r. v. 12 p. 107. l. 23. r. Correct p. 109 l. 2. r. Ps. 42 p. 110. l 5. r Nchun. p 120. l. 17. r. provide p. 128. l. 23 r. v, 39 p 131. l. 12 shalt. l. 14. 1 68 6. p 147. l. 12 r Ps. 71. p 154. l. 14. insert Ps p 155. l. 26. r Jer. 20.11. p 156. l. 26. r v. 47. p 159. l. 19 r v. 27. p 170. l. 13. r Deut. 8. p 179. l. 18. r stort p 186. l. 18. r. Isa. 30. p 187. l. 3. r Deut. 28. p 196. l. 21. r job 5. p 198. l. 1. relay. p 205. l. 5. r Levit. 26. 11, 41. p 297. l. ●. but to p. 208, l. 7. r. v. 2, 3. p 209. l. the last r. everlasting life p. 210 l. 26. r joh. 7. p 230. l 1● r. v, 16. p 241. l 11. r happy ● he p. 244. l. 7. r, v. 21. p. 255. l. 15 r. v. 9 p 289. l. the last r. 2 Cor. 6. p. 295 l. 11. r. v, 29. p. 300. l 13. r v. 25 p 315. l. the last r. v. 24. p. 316 l. 4. r, Pre. 13. p. 317. l. 6. r. v, 25 p 318. l. 26. r Isa. 56 p 321. l. 21. r. v. 20. p 379 l. 12 r. lived the world, l. 26. r. 1 Ich. p 326. l. 6. r Isai, 60 p 329. l. 10. r. be with me where.   


XXVIII. undeniable Proofs of the Infallibility of the Promises.  
FIrst, all the promises are freely made unto us by the Lord notwithstanding our unmeasurable great unworthiness.  
Thus saith the Lord God, I do not this for your sakes O house of Israel, but for mine holy names sake which ye have profaned Ezek. 36.22.  
The Scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the Promise by faith of Je●● Christ might be given to them that believe. Gal. 3.22.  
I will love them freely, Hos. 14.4.  
Secondly, the promises, belong to us as well as to our forefathers.  
For the promise is unto you and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call, Act. 2.39.  
That the Gentiles should be fellow heirs and of the same body, and partakers of his Promises in Christ by the Gospel, Eph. 3.6.  
Therefore it is of faith that it might be by grace, to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed: not to that only which is of the Law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham the father of us all, Rom. 4.16.  
That promise made to Joshua, 1.5. I will not fail thee nor forsake thee, applied by Paul, Heb. 13.5.6.  
Thirdly, all the promises are called one, and as if they were but one, most easy to be performed by the Lord.  
Wherein God willing more abundantly to show unto the heirs of promises, Heb. 6.17.  
That the Promise of Jesus Christ might be given, Gal. 3.22.  
Fourthly, the promises were made before the world was, yet hitherto God never failed any one word 〈◊〉 ●s goodness.  
In hope of eternal life which God that cannot lie promised before the world be 'gan, Tit. 1.2.  
Ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the Lord your God spoke concerning you 〈…〉 are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof, Iosh. 23 14. & 21.45.  
Fifthly, we have the writings of God for them, they are upon record in Scripture, and shall we mistrust when we have Gods own hand to shfor it?  
I the Lord speak righteousness, I declare things that are, Isa. 45.19.  
Thy word is true from the beginning and every one of thy righteous judgements endureth for ever right, Ps. 119.160.  
For the word of the Lord is right and all his works are done in truth, Ps. 33.4.  
Sixthly, the Lord hath bound himself by his oath to perform his promises unto us.  
The Lord of hosts hath sworn sayn● surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass, and as I have purposed, so shall it stand, Jsa. 14.17.  
I have sworn by myself: the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, Isa. 45.23.  
God willing more abundanly to show unto the heirs of Promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by oath, Heb. 6.17.  
Seaventh: we have the word preached unto us by ●ds ambassadors sent of purpose at the Commanment of God, who hath enjoined them to make it manifest, that he will be as good as his word unto us.  
But hath in due time manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the Commandment of God our Saviour, Tit. 1.3.  
Eight; Christ Himself did employ his Ministry to confirm the promises.  
Jesus Christ was a Minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to co firm the promises Rom. 15.8.  
Ninth: we have the death of the Testator to confirm this new Testament and all the promises contained therein (a) so as in Christ they are all, yea and amen unto us (b) there can be no nay nor denial of them, they may now be well pleaded in my Christ of the justice of God. (c)  
(a) For this cause he is the Mediator of the new Testament, that by means of death for the redemption of the transgressions, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance, Herald 9.15  
(b) For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him a●●en, unto the glory of God by us, ve. 6.2 Cor. 1.20.  
(c) He is faithful and just to forgive t● our sins, and to cleanse us from all u● righteousness. 1. joh. 1 9  
Tenth: the graces of God's Sirit poured out up●●● us are our assurance that he will not hold from us our regal privileges, viz. his promises.  
Now he which stablisheth us with you, in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God, who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the spirit in our hearts, 2 Cor. 1.21.22.  
In whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy spirit of promise, Eph. 1.13.  
Eleventh: the Law cannot disannul the promises.  
For if they which are of the Law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect, Rom. 4.14.  
And this I say that the Covenant that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the Law which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disanuld that it should make the promise of none effect: for it the inheritance be of the Law, it is no more of promise, but God gave it to Abraham by promise. Gal. 3.17.18.  
Twelfth: the Lord hath sealed his promises unto us.  
1. In his counsel, which book the Lion and the Lamb now hath opened.  
The Lion of the tribe of judah, the root of David hath prevailed to open the book, and to lose the seven seals thereof: thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof, Rev. 5.5.9.  
2. In his son, God made all sure when he sent out Christ, he sealed his commission in all things that concerned the happinesss. of his people.  
Him hath God the father sealed. joh. 6.27.  
3. By his spirit, this is God's privy Seal, and thus are all believers said to be sealed with the spirit of promise.  
In whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy spirit of promise, Eph. 1.13.  
4. In the Sacraments, which are given us as God's broad seal, and outward tokens and pledges to confirm our faith 〈◊〉 the promises.  
And he received the sign of circumcision a seal of the righteousness of th● faith which he had, yet being uncircumcised. Rom. 4.11.  
Thirteenth: we have the experiences of all 〈◊〉 that whatsoever God promised, the same he 〈◊〉 also most certainly performed.  
I have declared the former things from 〈◊〉 beginning; and they went forth out of 〈◊〉 mouth, and I shown them, I did them suddenly, and they came to pass, Isa. 48.3.  

Examples.  
Promises made  
(d) And I will put enmity between thee and the Woman, and between thy seed and her seed: it shall bruise thy head, and thou shall bruise his heel, Gen. 3.15.  
(e) Unto thee and unto thy seed, I will give all these Countries, and I will perform the Oath which I swore unto Abraham thy Father, Gen. 26.3. & 17.8. & 12.7.  
(f) And he said I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life, and so Sarah thy wife shall have a son Gen. 18, 10.  
(g) Thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them, and they shall afflict them 400 years and also that Nation whom they shall serve will I judge, and afterwards shall they come out with great substance, Gen. 4.14.  
(h) Ye shall spoil the Egyptians, Exodus 3.22.  
(i) I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this Land, for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of, Goe 28.15.  
(k) He shall build an House for my Name, and I will establish the throne of his Kingdom for ever. 2 Samuel 7.13.  
(l) For thus saith the Lord that after seventy years be accomplished at Babil●n, I will visit you, and perform my good Word towards you in causing you to return to this place jeremy 29.10.  
(m) And it shall come to pass afterward that I will power out my Spirit upon all flesh, etc. joel 2.28.29.  
(n) And behold I send the Promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the City of jerisalem until ye be endued with power from on high Luke 24.49.  
Performed.  
(d) But when the fullness of time was come, God sent forth his Son made of a Woman, made under the Law; to redeem them that were under the Law, Gal. 44.  
(e) Go over this jordan, thou and all this people, unto the Land which I do give to them, even the children of Israel, josh. 1.2.  
And these are the Countries which the children of Israel inherited in the Land of Cannon, Io. 14.1. etc.  
(f) And the Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did unto Sarah as he had spoken: for Sarah conceived and bare Abraham a Son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him, Gen. 21.1.2.  
(g) And it came to pass the self same day that the Lord did bring the children of Israel out of the Land of Egypt, by their Armies, Exodus 12.51. The Lord overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the Sea, ch. 14.27. See cha. 12.36.41.  
(h) And they spoiled the Egyptians, Ex. 12.36.  
(i) And the man increased mightily, Gen. 30.43.  
The God of my Fathers hath been with me, Goe 31.5.  
God suffered him not to hurt me, ver. 7. see ver. 24.42.  
God hath dealt gra●ciously with me, I have enough, Gen. 33.11.  
And jacob came unto Isaac his Father, Goe 35.27.  
(k) And the Lord hath performed his word that he spoke, and I am risen up in the room of David my Father, and sit on the throne of Israel as the Lord promised, and have built an house for the Name of the Lord God of Israel, 1 Ki. 8 20.  
(l) Now in the first year of Cyrus' King of Persia (that the Word of the Lord by the mouth of jeremiah might be fulfilled) the Lord stirted up the spirit of Cyrus' King o● Persia, etc. Ezra. 1.1. see all that Book.  
(m) But this is that which was spoken by the Prophet joel. and it shall come to pass in the last days (saith God) I will power out of my Spirit upon all flesh, etc. Acts 2 16, 17, 18.  
(n) And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place, and suddenly there came a sound from Heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind etc. Acts 2.1, 2, 3.  
According to all that he promised there hath not failed one Word, of all his Promises which he promised, 1 Ki. 8.56.  
Fourteenth: the patriarchs embraced the promises as the chief stay of their lives in their pilgrimage on Earth.  
And were persuaded of them and embraced them, & confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the Earth, Heb. 11.13.  
Fifteenth: the LORD who promiseth is the fountain of all goodness, therefore all good promised may, must and aught to be expected from him.  
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above and cometh down from the father of lights, jam. 1.17.  
There is none good but one that is God. Mat. 19.17.  
Thou art good and dost good, Ps. 119.68.  
Sixteenth: the LORD is most willing to give us the good things that he hath promised.  
Come ye, buy and eat, yea come, buy Wine and Milk without money and without price, Isa. 55.1.  
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, but is long suffering to us ward not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance, 2. Pet. 3.9.  
I will give to him that is a thirst of the fountain of the water of life freely Re. 21.6.  
Seaventeenth: the Lord is almighty, therefore most able to perform all that he hath promised, whatsoever opposeth.  
I am the Almighty God, Gen. 17.1.  
Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty, Re. 15.3.  
I will work and who shall let it? Isa. 43.13.  
Being fully persuaded, that what he had promised, he was also able to perform, Rom. 4.21.  
Eighteenth: the LORD is most true and faithful to perform his word.  
He is the Rock, his Work is perfect: for all his ways are judgement, a God of truth and without iniquity, just and righteous is he, Deut. 32.4.  
The Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant, Deut. 7.9.  
Faithful is he that calleth you who also will do it, 1 Thess. 5.24.  
Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering, for he is faithful that promised, Heb. 10.23.  
Ninteenth: the LORD who promiseth is omnipresent. Therefore no place excludes our assurance of his performing his word unto us, but wheresoever we are, we may, aught and must rely upon his promises.  
Am I a God at h●nd saith the Lord and not a God a fare off? Can any hid himself in secret places, that I shall not see him saith the Lord? Do not I fill Heaven and Earth saith the Lord? jer. 23.23, 24.  
The eyes of the Lord run to and fro through the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect towards him, 2 Cro. 16.9.  
Twentieth: the LORD who promiseth is most wise, therefore throughly considereth when, where, by what means and in what manner, or how far to let us experimentally find the truth of his word, so that we may rest assured thereof, as shall be best for us, go all how it will with us.  
Now unto the King eternal immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever: Amen, 1 Tim. 1.17.  
O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledgeof God Rom. 11 33.  
The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations. 2 Pet. 2.9.  
Twenty one: the Lord who promiseth, is omniscient. Knowing perfectly, in which how many and how far we stand in need of his help, to vouchsafe he same according to his word.  
Great in counsel, and mighty in work, for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men, to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his do, jeremy, 32.19.  
The ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his go, Pro. 5.21.  
Twenty two. The Lord who promiseth is most holy, therefore cannot d●e a thing so contrary to his most holy nature as to break his promise.  
Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts. Jsa. 6.3. Rev. 3.7.  
The Lord is righteous in all his ways and holy in all his works, Psa. 145.17.  
There is none holy as the Lord, 1 Sam. 2.2.  
Thou art of purer eyes then to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity, Hab. 1.13.  
Twenty three, the Lord who promiseth is most just and it is one especial property of a just man to keep his promise.  
Wilt thou condemn him that is most just? job. 34.17.  
To show that the Lord is upright: he is my Rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him, Psa. 92.15.  
A just God and a Saviour, there is none beside me, Jsa. 45.21.  
The just Lord is in the midst thereof he will not do iniquity, Zeph. 3.5.  
Twenty four. The Lord abhorreth and destroyeth the unjust, but Loveth and blesseth the just, how should he then be unjust himself in not keeping his word.  
Thou shall destroy them that speak leasing, the Lord abhors the bloody and deceitful man, Psal. 5.6.  
Thou Lord wilt bless the righteous, with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield, Psa. 5.12.  
The righteous Lord loveth righteousness, his countenance doth behold the upright, Psalm, 11.7.  
Twenty five. The LORD decreed, willeth, worketh all things for his own glory, unto the setting forth, whereof the faithful performing of every one of his promises doth exceedingly extend, and from which the not performing any one of them would so far derogate, that all that is, or can be conceived, revealed or expressed concerning him were nothing if he were not every ways as good as his Word.  
For of him, and through him, and to him are all things: to whom be glory for ever, Romans, 11.36.  
The Lord hath made all things for himself, Pro. 16.4.  
Who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will. Eph. 1.11.  
Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour, and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created, Rev. 4.11.  
Twenty six. The LORD by his especial and only providence ordaineth and ordereth all things in most especial remarkable manner to manifest to his own that he is, and ever will be their God for good according to his Word.  
Now therefore be not grieved nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life: God sent me before you, to preserve you a posterity in the Earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance; so now it was not you that sent me hither, but God, Gen. 45.5.7.8.  
●t as for you ye thought evil against me, but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass as it is this day, to save much people alive, Gen. 50.20.  
And we know that all things work together for good, to them that love God, Rom. 8.28.  
Twenty seven. The LORD who promiseth is unchangeable in his Nature, Attribute, and Promises, yea whatsoever he hath revealed Himself to have been, the same he is, and ever will be to his own for good, which fully answereth all suppositions, objections, fears, and doubtings whatsoever, against the infallibility of the promises.  
I am the Lord, I change not, Mal. 3.6.  
With whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning, jam. 1.17.  
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever, Hebr. 13.8.  
The gifts and calling of God are without Repentance, Rom 11.29.  
Even from everlasting to everlasting thou art GOD, Psal 90.2.  
I the Lord the first, and with the last, I am he, Isa. 41.4.  
Twenty eight: and l●stly, the Lord were not God, if he kept not his Word.  
The strength of Jsrael will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man that he should repent, 1 Sam. 15.29.  
God is not a man that he should lie, neither the Son of man that he should repent: hath he said and shall he not do it, or hath he spoken and shall he not make it good? Num. 23.19.  
He abideth faithful, he cannot deny himself, 2 Tim. 2.13.  
I hope of eternal life which God that cannot lie promised before the word began, Tit. 1.2.  
Ye know it that no lie is of the truth, 1 joh. 2.21.  
Thus far of the undeniable proof of the infallibility of the promises. Which being rightly understood, seriously considered, and sound applied, will throughly settle a true Christians heart, in and against the greatest calamities that can befall him.  
Alas, for that day is great, so that none is like it, it is even the time of jacobs' trouble, but he shall be saved out of it. jer. 30.7.  
Well, he that walketh in darkness and hath no light, let him trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon his God, Isa. 50.10.  
And David was greatly distressed, but he encouraged himself in the Lord his God, 1 Sam. 30.6.  
Therefore I will look unto the Lord, I will wait for the God of my salvation, my God will hear me. When I fall I shall rise, when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me, Mich. 7.7, 8.  
He hath said he will never leave thee, nor forsake thee: so that we may boldly say, the Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me, Heb. 13.5, 6.  
Lord, with my soul have I desired thee, yea with my spirit within me will I seek thee early, Isa. 26.9.  
Whom have I in Heaven but thee? and there is none upon Earth, that I desire beside thee, Ps. 73, 25.  
As thou hast promised (my God) be with me so will I be with thee. Iosh. 1.5.    

To whom the Promises in Christ do assuredly belong.  
OMitting all other, here are set down Divers choice and infallible marks of uprightness of heart, out of a true lively, justifying, saving faith in Christ, in whom and for whose sake alone all the promises are our portion: The which whosoever can find in himself, may safely conclude he is in the savour of God, and shall be truly happy here and ever according to all his promises contained in his most holy Word.  
Godliness is profitable unto all things having promise of the time that now is, and of that which is to come, 1 Tim. 4.8.  
The Scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by the Faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.  
As many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, Gal. 6.16.  
The Lord God is a Sun and shield the Lord will give grace and glory, and no good thing will he withhold to them that walk uprightly, Ps. 84.11.  
And to him that ordereth his converstion aright, will I show the salvation of God Ps●●. 50.23.  
First, to examine ourselves so seriously and impartially (p) by the perfect rule o● God's Law (q) thereby to co●● to the knowledge of our most sinful (r) and writ ed●st●te (. s)  
(o) I commune with mine own heart and my spirit made diligent search, Ps. 77.6.  
(p) Let us search, and try our ways, Lam. 3.40.  
(q) The law of the Lord is perfect, Ps. 19.7.  
(r) By the Law is the knowledge of sin, Rom. 3.20.  
(s) It is written, cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the Book of the Law to do them, Gal. 3.10.  
Second. To desire the Lord unfeignedly (t) to engage our hearts, and to reveal unto us our misdeeds, especially those most displeasing unto him (u) that herein we shall deal directly (w) as in the sight of God (x) who searcheth the heart and reins (y) not leaving back for any one respect. (z)  
(t) With mine whole heart have I sought thee, Ps. 119.10.  
(t) Examine me Lord and prove me, try my reins and my heart, Psalm 26.2.  
(u) I acknowledge my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid: I said I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord, Ps. 32.5.  
(w) Let my heart be sound in thy statutes, Psal. 119.80.  
(x) I have set the Lord always before me. Psal. 16.8.  
(y) I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, jer. 17.10.  
(z) Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, though he hid it under his tongue, though he spare it and forsake it not, but keep it still within his mouth job. 20.12, 13.  
If I covered my transgression as Adam: by hiding my iniquity in my bosom, jol. 31.33 (a)  
Third: to endeavour to confess our sins with their circumstances (b) with godly sorrow (c) grieving that we can be no more grieved for them. (d)  
(a) Who confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy, Pro. 21.13.  
(b) We have sinned, and have committed iniquity, and have done wickedly, and have rebelled, even by departing from thy precepts, and from thy judgements. Dan. 9.5  
(c) Therefore now saith the Lord turn ye unto me with all your heart, and with fasting and with weeping, and with mourning, joel. 2.12.  
(d) be afflicted and mourn and weep: let your laughter be tureed into mourning, and your joy into heaviness. Jam. 4.9.  
Oh that my head were water and mine eyes a fountain of tears, etc. jer. 9.1. See for all these, Ps. 51.  
Fourth. To resolve most seriously to sin no more hereafter, as we have done heretofore (e) even as we would God should forgive us our sins past, and not punish us for them.  
(e) I said I will take heed to my ways, Psal. 39.1.  
I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes, Psal. 101.3.  
I have sworn and I will perform it, that  
I will keep thy righteous judgements Psal. 119, 106.  
Sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee, joh. 5.14.  
We will not ride upon horses, neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, ye are our gods. Hos. 14.3.  
Ephraim shall say, what have I to do with Idol? Hos. 14.8.  
First, to study (f) purpose (g) pray (h) watch (i) endeavour (k) and practise (l) that all our ways be ordered (m) as in God's presence (n) according to his word (o) aiming at his glory (p) the edifying of others (q) in all good conscience (r) abhorring all by respects (s) labouring to approve ourselves to him (t) and this in respect of his worship (v) of our particular calling (w) family, carriage (x) and common conversation (y) by all means to draw nearer and to cleave faster to him (a) therefore for our furtherance in knowledge and practice in our whole duty to exercise ourselves in God's Word carefully and constantly. (b)  
(f) I thought on my ways and turned my feet unto thy Testimonies. Ps. 119.59.  
(g) And exhorted them all that with purpose of heart, they would cleave unto the Lord, Acts, 11.23.  
(h) Teach me O Lord the way of thy statutes, and I will keep it unto the end; give me understanding and I shall keep thy Law; yea I shall observe it with my whole heart, Ps. 119.33.34.  
(i) Take heed to thyself and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget, Deut. 4.9.23.  
Watch and pray, Mat. 26.41.  
And what I say unto you, I say unto all, watch Mar. 13.37.  
(k) Herein do I exercise myself to have always a good conscience void of offence toward God and toward men, Act. 24.16.  
(l) You shall observe to do therefore as the Lord your God hath commanded you: you shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left, Deut. 5.32.  
(m) Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me Ps. 119.133.  
Therefore shall ye observe all my statutes and all my judgements, and do them, I am the Lord, Levit. 19.7.  
(n) But as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, 2 Cor. 2.17.  
I have walked before thee in truth, and have done that which is good in thy sight, Isa. 38.3.  
(o) Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path, Ps. 119.105.  
We have also a more sure word of prophecy, whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, 2 Pet. 1.19.  
(p) Whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God, 1 Cor. 10.31.  
(q) Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth, 1 Cor. 20.24.  
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in Heaven, Mat. 5.16.  
(r) I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day, Act. 23.1.  
(s) I love thy commandments above gold, yea above fine gold, Ps. 119.127.  
(t) Not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth, 1 Co. 10.18.  
(v) In vain do they worship me, teaching for Doctrines the Commandments of men, Mat. 15.9.  
God is a Spirit and they that worship him, must worship him in spirit and truth joh. 4.24.  
This I confess that after the was that they call heresy, so worship I the God of my Fathers, Act. 24.14.  
(w) Yet know that with all my power I have served your Father: Thus I was in the day the drought consumed me, and the frost by night, and my sleep departed from me; thus I have been twenty years in thy house, Gen. 31.6.40.41.  
Then the precedents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no occasion nor fault, forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him, Dan. 6.4.  
(x) I will behave myself wisely in a perrect way, O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart, Ps. 101.2.  
And I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, Gen. 18.19.  
(y) for our rejoicing is in this the testimony of our conscience that in simplicity, and godly sincerity not with fleshly wisdow, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the World, 2 Co. 1.12.  
Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles that whereas they speak against you as evil doers, they may by your good works which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation, 1 Pet. 2.12.  
Ever follow that which is good both among yourselves & all men, 1 Thes. 5.15.  
(a) It is good for me to draw near to God, Ps. 73.28.  
Thou thalt fear the Lord thy God, him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, Deut. 18.20.  
(b) This Book of the law shall not departed out of thy mouth, but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein. Josh. 1.8.  
But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in his Law doth he meditate day and night. Ps. 1.2.  
I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto my ways, Ps. 119.15.  
Sixth, to have respect unto all God's commandments (c) and to turn from every evil way (d) avoiding the practice of every gross sin (e) and the occasions thereof (f) and all appearance of evil (g) not wilfully allowing ourselves in the least evil against conscience (h) nor to take settled liking in any evil motion (i) or to dally with contemplative wickedness (k) or dispensing with ourselves in the omitting of any warrantable duty (l) at least in every one of these with full purpose of heart to fear, serve, and cleave unto the Lord (m).  
(c) Then shall I not be ashamed when I have respect to all thy Comandements, Ps 11.6.  
What doth the Lord thy God require of thee but to sear the Lord thy God to walk in all his ways, Deut. 10.12.  
All that the Lord hath said, will we do, and be obedient, Ex. 24.7.  
And in all things that I have said unto you, be circumspect, Ex. 22.13.  
(d) I have refrained my feet from every evil way, Ps. 119.101.  
I will ●e●●● wicked thing before mine eyes, Ps. 101.3.  
(●) Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins, let them not have dominion over me, Ps. 19.13.  
(f) And it came to pass as she spoke to Joseph day by day, that he harkened not unto her, to he by her, or to be with her, Gen 39.10.  
(g) Abstain from all appearance of evil, 1 Thess. 5.22.  
(h) I was also upright before him: and I kept myself from mine iniquity, Psal. 18.23.  
Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least Commandments, and shal● teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of Heaven, but whoso ever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the Kingdom of heaven, Mat. 5.19.  
(i) If I regard iniquity in my heart the Lord will not hear me, Psal. 66.18.  
Ye that love the Lord hate evil, Psalm 97.10.  
(k) Wash thy heart from wickedness, how long shall vain thoughts lodge in thee? jer. 4.4.  
(l) But the man that is clean, and is not in a journey, and forbeareth to keep the passover, even the same soul shall be cut off from his people, Num, 19.3.  
And it came to p●sse by the way in the Inn, that the Lord met him and sought to kill him etc. Ex. 4.24.  
(m) Ye shall walk after the Lord your God and fear him, and keep his Commandments, and obey his voice, and you shall serve him, and cleave unto him, Deut. 13.4.  
Seaventh: That we find nothing to trouble us more than to have sinned (n) and can have no rest till peace be renewed by renowned presence (o) being more watchful afterwards not to offend so again. (p)  
(n) Have mercy upon me Lord, for I am weak? O Lord heal me for my bones are vexed, Ps. 6.2.  
I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me: against thee only have I sinned and done evil in thy sight, Psa. 51.3.4.  
(o) There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine anger, neither is there any rest in my bones because of my sin, mine iniquities are gone over my head, as an heavy burden they are, too heavy for me Psal 38.3.4.  
Return O Lord, deliver my soul, O save me for thy mercy's sake, psal, 6.4.  
When I kept silence my bones waxed old, for day and night thy hand was heavy upon me; I acknowledged my sin unto thee and mine iniquity have I not hid, I said I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin, Ps. 32.3, 4, 5.  
Come unto me all ye that labour, and are heavy laden and I will give you rest, Mat. 11.28.  
(p) And all Israel shall hear and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this, Deut. 13.11.  
And all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously, Deut. 17 13.  
Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established, Pro. 4.26.  
Eight: In all wholly to deny our own wisdom (q) and strength (r) desiring and relying upon the direction (s) and power of the Lord alone (t) for the discharge of our duty. (u)  
(q) Lean not unto thine own understanding: be not wise in thine own eyes, Pr●. 3.5.7.  
Neither make thyself overwise, Eccles 7.16.  
(r) Not that we are sufficient of ourselves 〈◊〉 think any thing as of ourselves, 2 Cor. 3.  
Without me ye can do nothing, joh, 15. ●.  
(s) Cause me to know the way, wherein should walk, for I lift up my soul 〈◊〉 thee Ps. 143 8.  
In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths, Pro. 3.6.  
(t) Be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might, Eph. 6.16.  
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me, Phil. 4.13.  
Our sufficiency is of God, 2 Cor. 3.5.  
The Lord is my strength and shield, my heart trusted in him, and I am helped, psal 28.7.  
(u) I will cry unto God most high: unto God that performeth all things for me, psal. 57.2.  
Ninth: Lastly, and above all, in all our failings, by prayer to desire (w) and by faith apply (x) the free grace the rich mercy (y) infinite love (a) undeserved favour (b) unchangeable goodness (c) tender compassions (d) of our God (e) in jesus Christ (f) for remission (g) Sanctification (h) acceptation and a blessing (i) yea for all good things revealed and assured to us in his most holy word, so giving the Lord all the glory according to the same (b).  
(w) Be merciful unto me O God be merciful unto me for my soul trusteth in thee.  
(●) In whom we have boldness and ac 〈…〉 the faith of him ●●ph. 3.52.  
He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God, Ro. 4.20.  
(y) Therefore it is of Faith that it might be by grace, Rom. 4.16.  
Where sin abounded grace did much more abound, Rom. 5.20.  
There is a remnant according to the election of grace, and if by grace, their it is no more of works; otherwise grace is no more grace, but if it be of works than it is no more of grace, Ro, 115.6.  
But by the grace of God I am that I am 1 Cor. 15.10.  
Not I, but the grace of God which was with me, Idem, my grace is sufficient for thee, 2 Cor. 129.  
To the praise of the glory of his grace wherein he hath made us accepted in the Beloved: in whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace, Eph. 1, 6 7.  
By grace ye are saved; That in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness towards us through C●●●ist Jesus, for by grace ye are saved through Faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not of works lest any man should boast.  
(z) But God who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Eph. 2.4.  
The same Lord over all is rich unto all, Rom. 10.12.  
(a) Can a Woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee, Isa. 49.15.  
But God commendeth his love towards us, in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, Rom. 5.8.  
Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God, 1 john 3.1.  
(b) I will love them freely, Hos. 14.4.  
Thus saith the Lord God I do not this for your sakes O house of Israel, but for mine holy Namessake, which ye have profaned, Ezek. 36.22.  
The Lord did not set his love upon you, nor choose you because ye were more in number then any people, but because the Lord loved you. Denetronomy, 7, 7, 8.  
(c) I have loved thee with an everlasting love, jer. 31.3.  
Having loved his own, which were in the World, he loved them unto the end, joh. 13.1.  
O how great is thy goodness which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee? Ps. 31.19.  
The goodness of God endureth continually, psal. 52.1.  
(d) He being full of compassion forgave their iniquity and destroyed them not, psal. 78.38.  
But thou O Lord art a God full of compassion and gracious, long suffering and plenteous in mercy and truth, psal. 86.15. & 145.8.  
Let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us, ps. l. 79.8.  
Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies, and thy loving kindnesses, psal. 25.6.  
According to the multitude of thy tender mercies, psal. 51.1.  
Who crowneth thee with loving kindness and tender mercies, psal. 103.4.  
The Lord is good to all, and his tender mercies are over all his works, psal. 145.9.  
(e) He that is our God is the God of salvation, psal. 86.20.  
Lo this is our God, we have waited for him, and he will save us, Isa. 25.9.  
For this God is our God for ever and ever, psal. 48.14.  
(f) But to us, there is but one God the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him, and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things and we by him, 1 Cor. 8.6.  
Christ is all, and in all, Col. 3.11.  
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus who of God is made unto us, wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption, 1 Cor. 1.30.  
(g) Whosoever believeth in him, shall receive remission of sins, Acts 10.43.  
Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins, Acts 5.31.  
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, Eph. 1.7. Col. 1.14.  
(h) See 1 Cor. 1.30. as to letter (f.)  
(i) To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved, Eph. 1.6.  
Acceptable to God by Jesus Christ, 1 pet. 2.5.  
(k) God having raised up his Son Jesus sent him to bless you, Acts 3.26.  
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ, Eph. 1.3.  
(l) In God I will praise his word, in the Lord will I praise his word, psalm. 56.10.4.  
Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy Name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake psal. 115.1.  
This is that faith that purisieth the heart (l) that worketh by love (m) that is full of good works (n) that procures us peace (o) and that entitles us to the promises (p) and our case standing thus we may, we must confidently and comfortably conclude, the Lord is our God (q) himself and his word is our portion (r) and that we shall find him every way good unto us according to the same, and every part thereof (s) in due time (t) notwithstanding all our unworthiness (u) and all other impossibilities (w) as shall be most for his glory (x) and our salvation (y) for though Heaven and Earth should fail, not one jot or tittle of his word shall fail till all be fulfilled (z) therefore O my soul do not fear, faint or doubt (a) but hope beyond hope (b) believe beyond sense (c) and with an holy carelessness cast thy care on God who careth for thee (d) who hath never failed thee (e) who (f) never will forget or forsake thee, so shalt thou live by most comfortable experience (g) in the Lord to praise his word (h) and for his word to praise the Lord (i) and go all how it will, all shall go well. (k)  
(l) Purifying their hearts by Faith, Acts 15.9.  
(m) Faith which worketh by love, Gal. 5.6.  
(n) That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, fruitful in every good work, Col. 1.10.  
(o) Therefore being justified by Faith we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Rom. 5.1.  
(p) That the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe, Gal. 3.22.  
All the promises of God in him are yea, and in him are amen, 2 Co. 1.20.  
(q) In God is my salvation and my glory, the rock of my strength and my resuge is in God, psal. 61.7.  
My God shall be my strength, Isa. 49.5.  
My Lord and my God, joh. 20.28.  
O my Soul, thou hast said unto the Lord thou art my Lord, psal. 16.2.  
O Lord I said thou art my God, psal. 31.14.  
(r) God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever, psal. 73.26.  
Thou art my portion O Lord, psalm 119.57.  
This is my comfort in my assliction, for thy word hath quickened me, psal. 119.50.  
(●) There sailed not aught of any good thing which the Lord had spoken, all came to pass, Josh. 21.45.  
(●) The Vsion is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie; though it tarry, wait for it, because it will surely come, it will not tarry, Hab. 2.3.  
In due season we shall reap if we faint not. Gal. 6.9.  
(u) For mine own sake, even for mine own sake I will do it, Isa. 48.11.  
I had pity for my holy Name, which the house of Israel had profaned, Ezek. 36.21.  
(w) I will work, and who shall let it? Isa. 43.13.  
(x) For of him, and through him, and to him are all things, to whom be glory for ever, Rom. 12.36.  
(●) I know that this shall turn to my salvation, phillip 1.19.  
We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, Rom. 8 28.  
(●) Verily I say to you, till heaven and Earth pass, one jotor one tittle shall in no wise pass from the Law, till all be fulfiled. Mat. 5 18.  
(●) Have not I commanded thee? be strong and of a good courage be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed, for the Lord thy G●d is with thee whither soever thou goest, I●sh. ●. 9.  
Why art thou cast down O my soul, and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God, for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance and my God, psal. 43.5.  
(b) Who against hope believed in hope, Rom. 4, 18.  
(c) Being fully persuaded that what he had promised, he was able also to perform, Ro. 4.21.  
(d) Casting all your care upon him, for he careth for you.  
(●) According to all that he promised there hath not failed one good word of all his good promise, which he promised 1 Kings. 8.56  
(●) He hath said, I will never leave thee nor forsake thee, Heb. 13.5.  
(g) I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance and my God, psal. 4●. 11.  
He will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness, Micha. 7 9  
(h) In God will spraise his word, in the Lord will I praise his word, psa. 56.10.  
(●) Blessed be the Lord God, which spoke with his mouth and hath with his hand fulfilled it 1 King 8.15.  
(k) Surely I know it shall be well with them that sear God, Eccl. 8.12.  
Say ye to the righteous that it shall be well with him. 3.10.  
Thus far to whom the promises do (in Christ assuredly belong.   

To whom the promises belong not.  
THese most precious pearls are not for filthy Swine, neither is this children's bread for dogs (●) ●ll unregenerate men that live in their sins without repentance are strangers from the Covenant of promise, and have no part in the Testament, they have no hope, but are without God in the World (m) Therefore I beseech and warn you (as I do mine own soul, to lay this seriously to heart, (n) lest we miserably deceive ourselves (o) and lose our labour (p) for this is certain, if we dare to live in any one sin without Repentance in stead of the promised blessings we may look for threatened vengeance: and whosoever cannot (as none such can) rightly lay hol● on the promised comforts, may justly expect the plagues according to the contrary threatring (q) this is a main point, and worthy our best consideration (r).  
(l) Give not that which is holy unto dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before Swine, Math. 7.6.  
It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs, Mat. 15.26.  
(m) Ye were without Christ, being aliens from the Common Wealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the World, Eph. 2.12.  
(●) Meditate upon these things, give thyself wholly to them, 1 Tim. 4.15.  
(●) Benot deceived, God is not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap Gal. 6.7.  
(●) Turn ye not aside, for than should ye go after vain things which cannot profit nor deliver, for they are vain, 1 Sam. 12.21.  
I will declare thy righteousness, and thy works: for they shall not profit thee, Isa. 57.12.  
The wages of sin is death, Ro. 6.23.  
(q) For it is written, Deut. 27.26. Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things, which are written in the Book of the law to do them, Gal 3.10.  
Whosoever shall keep the whole Law, and yet offend in one point is guilty of all, jam. 2.10.  
Compare, Deut. 28. ve. 1. ver. 25. With v●. 15. To the end. See especially ver. 8. & 61.  
(r) Who so is wise and will observe those things, even they shall understand the loving kindness of the Lord, Psalm 107.43.  
Who is wise and he shall understand these things? prudent and he shall know them? for the ways of the Lord are right, and they shall walk in them, Hos. 14.9.  
Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces and there be none to help, psal. 50.22.  
That they may see, and know, and considered, and understand together, etc. Isa. 41.20.   

Divers necessary Rules for the right applying of the Promises.  
FIrst, in general, seeing it hath pleased God (●) in his word to make promise of good things (t) more than we could ask or think (u) we shall want nothing that is good (w) and whatsoever cometh shall be for our good. (x)  
(s) Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he had purposed in himself, Eph. 1.9.  
I thank thee O Father, Lord of Heaven and Earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent and hast revealed them unto babes even so Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight Mat. 11.25, 26.  
(t) The Lord thy God blesseth thee, as he premised thee, Deut. 15.6.  
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises, 2 pet. 1.4.  
(u) Unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly, above all that we can ask or think, Epl. 3.20.  
(w) Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want, Psal. 23.1.  
They that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing, Psal. 34.10.  
No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly, Psal. 84.11.  
(x) And surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, Ecle. 8.12.  
Say ye to the righteous that it shall be well with him, Isa. 3.10.  
We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, Ro. 8.22.  
In spiritual things: if any fall into sin so as he had no hope of pardon or amendment, yet to believe so as to rest upon God's promises, for both.  
(y) Who is among you, etc. That walketh in darkness and hath no light? Let him trust in the Name of the Lord and stay upon his God, Isa. 50.10.  
Therefore I will look upon the Lord: I will wait for the God of my salvation, Micab. 7.7.  
(z) In temporal things, in greatest outward calamities, when we see no way of help, yet to believe that God will surely help one way or other, y.  
(z) O our God we have no might, etc. Neither know we what to do, but our eyes are upon thee, 1 Chro. 20.12.  
He shall deliver the needy when he crieth, the poor also and him that hath no helper, Psal. 72.12.  
I looked on my right hand and beheld: but there was no man that would know me, refuge failed me, no man careth for my soul, I cried unto thee O Lord, I said thou art my refuge, Psalm 142.4.5.  
If thou altogether holdest thy peace all this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise from some other place, Hest 4.14.  
Alas for that day is great, so that none is like it, it is even the time of jacobs' trouble, but he shall be saved out of it, jere. 30.7.  
Briefly, if we will profit by the promises thus collected to our hands, let us wisely and carefully use these few briete and well warranted rules following.  
We must labour to understand the premises rightly (a) remember them seasonably (b) believe them faithfully, (c) weigh our own condition seriously, (d) what good Word of God is made thereto discreetly, (e) applying that to the same powerfully (f) praying over them often and earnestly. (g) resting thereon steadfastly (h) submitting to Gods will wholly, (i) awaiting the performance patiently (k) in the use of all good means conscionably (l) when God maketh good any promise to give him the glory of his truth only (m) for every one of these to pray fervently, frequently, and constantly (n) for wisdom (o) dispositions (p) and strength (q) to conceive (r) believe (s) and do accordingly. (t)  
(a) That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom, and revelation in the knowledge of him, Eph. 1.17.  
Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore get wisdom, and with all thy getting, get understanding pro. 4.7.5.  
(b) Remember the word which Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, etc. Iosh. 1.14.  
Remember the word that I said unto you, joh. 15.20.  
These things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye my remember that I told you of them, Joh. 16.4.  
(c) Believe in the Lord your God so shall you be established, believe his Prophet's so shall ye prosper, 2 Chron. 20.20.  
Wherefore sirs, be of good courage, for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me, Acts 27.45.  
(d) Commune with your own heart. Psal. 4.4.  
I communed with mine own heart, and my spirit made diligent search: is his mercy clean gone for ever, doth his promise fail for evermore? Psalm. 77.58.  
(e) In the multitude of my thoughts within me, thy comforts delight my soul, Psal. 94.19.  
(f) I know that my redeemer liveth, etc. job. 19.25.26, 27.  
Jesus Christ came into the World to save sinners, of whom I am chief, 1 Time. 1.15.  
He hath said I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee, therefore we may boldly say, the Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me, Heb. 13.5.6.  
(g) Therefore now Lord let the thing that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and do as thou hast said, 1 Chron. 17.23.  
See to the end of that, Chap. and ver. 17.  
Establish thy word unto thy servant, let thy mercies come also to me O Lord, even thy salvation according to thy word. Remember thy word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope, Psal. 119.38.41.49. See 25.76 116.154. Verses.  
(h) He that walketh in darkness and hath no light, let him trust in the Name of the Lord, and stay upon his God, Isa. 50.10.  
Therefore I will look unto the Lord, I will wait for the God of my salvation, my God will hear me: rejoice not against me O mine enemy, when I fall I shall arise, when I sit in darkness the Lord shall be a light unto me, Micah. 7.7.8.  
Being fully persuaded that what God had promiseth, he was able also to perform, Rom. 4.21. See 18, 19, 20. Verses.  
(i) It is the Lord: let him do what seemeth him good, 1 Sam. 3.18. 2 Sam. 10.12.15.26.  
Good is the word of the Lord, which thou hast spoken, 2 Ki. 20.19.  
O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me, never the less not as I will, but as thou wilt, Mat. 26.39.  
(k) For ye have need of patience, that after ye have done the will of God ye might receive the promise, Heb. 10.36.  
Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for him, psal. 37.7.34.33.20.  
O Lord be gracious unto us, we have waited upon thee, Is●. 33.2. Mich. 7.7.  
(l) Trust in the Lord, and do good, so shalt thou dwell in the Land, and verily thou shalt be fed, Psal. 37.3.  
He shall give his Angels charge over thee to keep thee in all thy ways, Psal. 91.11.  
Arise therefore and be doing, and the Lord be with thee, 2 Cron. 22 16.  
(m) Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word, Psalm, 119.65.  
In God will I praise his word, in the Lord will I praise his word, Ps. 56.10.  
(n) Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things that thou knowest not. jer. 33.3. See job. 8 5.7.  
Evening and morning and at noon will I pray, and cry aloud, and he shall hear my voice, Psal. 55.17. See. Pro. 2.3 4.  
Continue in praying, Col 4.2. See, Eph. 6.18.  
(o) If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him, jam. 1.5.  
I am thy servant, give me understanding that I may know thy Testimonies, Psal. 119.125.18.  
Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart, 1. Ki. 3 9  
(●) Incline my heart unto thy Testimonies, P●al. 119 36.  
(q) Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need, Heb. 4.16.  
(r) Teach me good judgement and knowledge: give me understanding according to thy word, Psal. 119.66.169.  
(●) Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief, Mar. 9.24.  
(t) Give me understanding and I shall keep thy Law, yea I shall observe it with my whole heart, Psal. 119.34.  
Do not my words do good to him that walks uprightly.  
But for further help every manner of way, in the right understanding and use of the Promises I most earnestly commend, Master Culverwells and Master Balls Treatises of Faith, also Master byfield's Treatise called the Promises, and Doctor Gouges whole Armour 〈◊〉 God, especially that part thereof, where h● Treats of the shield of saith.   

Now follow the promises themselves as fitly and orderly, as I was able to digest them.  
THe first main part containing General promises to be applied upon any occasion, in case for the present we cannot remember the particular promises concerning our present necessities and this part hath these four Branches.  
1. Safety from Evil. (v)  
2. Removal of Evil. (w)  
3. Supply of all good. (x)  
4. A turning all to our good. (y)  
As our God sees most for our good. (z)  
(●) But the Lord is faithful who shall establish you, and keep you from evil, 2 Th●ss. 3 3.  
Thou art my biding place, thou shalt preserve me from trouble, Psal. 32.7.  
There shall no evil befall thee, Psalm, 91.1.  
(●) God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave for he shall redeem me, Psal. 49.15.  
Many are the afflictions of the righteons; but the Lord delivereth him out of them all, Psal. 34.19.17.6. ver.  
I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver 〈◊〉, Psal. 9.15.  
(x) There is no want to them that fear him, Psal. 34.9.  
They that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing, Ver. 10.  
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want, Psal. 23.1.  
The Lord is a Sun and Shield, the Lord will give grace and glory, no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly, Psal. 84.11.  
But seek ye first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. Math, 6.33.  
My God shall supply all your need, according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus, Phil. 4.19.  
Casting all your care upon him, for he careth for you, 1 Pet. 5.7.  
He hath said, I will never leave thee nor forsake thee; so that we may boldly say, the Lord is my helper, etc. Heb. 13.5.6.  
O Israel thou hast destroyed thyself, but in me is thy help, Hose. 13.9. All are yours. 1 Cor. 3.22.  
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? Rom. 8.32.  
(y) We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, Rom. 8.28.  
I know it will be well with them that fear God, Ecle. 8.12.  
Say ye to the righteous that it shall be well with him Isa. 3.10.  
M●ke the perfect man, and behold the upright ●rth end of that man is peace, P●●●● 37. 37●.  
(●) Now therefore be not grieved nor angry with yourselves that ye sold me hither, for God did send me before you to preserve life.  
So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God, Gen. 45.5.8.  
But as for you, you thought evil against me, but God meant it unto good, Gen. 50.20.  
The Lord shall give that which is good, Psal. 85.12.  
See all those proofs, of Letter. y.   

The second main part containing such Promises as assure us freedom, 1. from the pollution. 2. from the punishment, from the power of sin.  
First, from the Pollution of sin, as  
1. THat we shall know (o) remember (p) b●●hamed of (q) loathe ourselves for (●) b● confounded in ourselves from our sins. (●)  
(●) He showeth them their Transgressions, job. 36.9.  
(p) Then thou shalt remember thy ways, Ezek. 16.61.  
Ye shall remember all your do wherein you have been defiled, Ezek. 20.43.  
Ye shall remember your own evil ways, and your do that were not good, Ezek. 36.31.  
(q) Thou shalt remember thy ways, and be ashamed, Ezek. 16.61.  
(r) Ye shall loathe yourselves in your own sight, for all your evils that you have committed, Ezek. 20.43.  
(●) That thou mayest be confounded and never open thy mouth any more, Ezek. 16.63.  
I abhor myself, job. 42.6.  
2. That we shall confess our sins (t) with diligence (u) and the sins of our Fathers (w) That we shall be humblea (x) and mourn (y) and weep for our sins (z) and acknowledge Gods judgements to be due unto us for them (a. s  
(t) They shall confess their iniquity, Levi. 26.40.  
(u) In their affliction they will seek me diligently, Hos. 5.15.  
(●) They shall confess the iniquity of their Father, Levit. 26.40.  
(x) If than their uncircumcised bearts be humbled, Levit. 26.41.  
(y) They shall mourn for him (viz. Christ who was pierced for their sins,) as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his first borne, etc. ●. Zec. 12.10  
(z) They shall come with weeping, jeremy, 31.9.  
In that time saith the Lord, the children of Israel; shall come, they and the children of Judah together, going, and weeping, Je. 50.4.  
(a. 6.) Ye shall loathe yourselves in your own sight, for all your evils that you have committed, Ezek. 20.43. & 36.31.  
3. That the Lord will forgive all our sins in general (b) our back slidings (c) these particular sins viz. Original sin (d) ignorance (e) blasphemy (●) idolatry (g) uncleannesse● (h) unrighteousness (●) Vowing, swearing▪ rashly, lying, fraud, robbery, violence oppression, perjury (●) The sins of our ●oly duties. (●) yea every particular sin (m) although our sins be never so heinous (n) yea, that all our sins are forgiven us, only for jesus Christ his sake who suffered for them. (o)  
(b) The Lord, who forgive●●●ll thine iniquities Psal. 100LS. 3.  
He shall redeem Israel from all his ●●quities, Psal. 130.8.  
Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by transgression? Mica. 7.18. Thou wilt cast a● our sins into the depths of the Sea Verse 19  
All manner of sin shall be forgiven unto you, Mat. 12.31.  
I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more, je 31.34. See 50.20. & Isa. 40.2. & 43.25. Mark. 2.5 & 3.28. Heb. 8.12. & 10.17.  
And be said unto her. Thy sins are forgiven, Luk. 7.48. So also. c. 5.20. & 12.10.  
(c) I will heal your backslidings, I●. 3.22. & 33.8.  
To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgiveness, though we have rebelled against him, Dan. 9.9.  
If any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, he (God) will deliver his soul from going into the pit, etc. job. 33.27.28, 29, 30. See Deut. 4.30.31.  
(d) If through the offence of one, many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, by one man Jesus Christ hath abounded to many;  
The judgement was by one to condemnation, the free gift is of many offences to justification, Ro. 5.15.16.  
(e) If a Soul shall sinne through ignorance against any of the Commandments of the Lord, Levit. 4.2. if it be the whole congregation, ver. 13. if it be a Ruler ver. 22. or if it be any one of the common people, ve. 27. Atonement shall be made for them and it shall be forgiven them, v, 20.26.31.35.  
(f) All blasphemies wherewith soever men blaspheme, shall be forgiven them, Mark. 3.28. so Mat. 12.13.  
(g) From all your idols will I cleanse you, Ezek. 36.25. See also Deut. 4.28.29.31.  
(h) From all your filthiness will I cleanse you, Ezek. 36.25. And I will save you from all your uncleannesses, v. 29.  
There shall a Fountain be opened to the house of David for sin, and for uncleanness, Zech. 13.1.  
(i) I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, Heb. 8.12.  
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just, to cleanse us from all unrighteousness, 1 Joh. 1.9.  
(k) If a Soul swear, pronouncing with hi● Lips (or vowing) to do evil or to do good: And he shall confess that he hath sinned in that thing. The Priest shall make an atonement for him, for his sin, and it shall be forgiven him, Leu. 5.4.5.10.  
If a Soul sin, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in dealing, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour, or have found that which was lost and lieth concerning it and sweareth falsely. Then it shall be if he shall restore that which he took violently away, or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten, or that which was delivered him to keep, or as a lost thing which he found, or all that about which he hath sworn falsely; he shall even restore it in the principal, and shall add the fifth part more thereto, and give it unto him to whom it appertaineth, and atonement shall be made for him, and it shall be forgiven him, Leu. 6.2.3.4.5.7.  
(●) That Aaron may bear the iniquity of the holy things, which the children of Israel shall hollow in all their holy gifts, Exod. 28.38.  
(m) All manner of sin shall be forgiven unto you, Mat. 12.31.  
(n) The Lord, the Lord God merciful and gracious, long suffering and abundant in goodness, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin, Ex. 34.6.7.  
Though your sins be as Scarlet, they shall be as white as Snow, though they be red like crimson, they shall be as Wool. Isa. 1.18.  
I have blotted out as a thick Cloud thy transgressions and as a Cloud thy si●. Isa. 44.22. See Je. 33.8.  
(o) With his stripes we are healed: The Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all: For the transgression of my people was he stricken; He shall bear their iniquitles, Isa. 53.5, 6.8.11.  
He shall save his people from their sins, M●t. 1.21.  
This is my blood, which is shed for many, for the remission of sins, Mat. 26.28. See Lu. 22.19.20.  
The Son of man came to give his Life, a ransom for many, Mark 10.45.  
And that remission of sins should be preached in his name, Lu. 24.47. See Act. 2.38. & 10.43. & 13.38.  
Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the World, john. 1.29.  
Him hath God exalted to be a Prince and a Saviour, to g●ve forgiveness of sins, Acts 5.31.  
Who was delivered for our offences, and raised again for our justification, Rom. 4.25. & 8.32.  
Christ died for our fins, 1 Cor. 15.3. & Rom. 5.8.  
He hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin, that we might be made the righteousness of God, in him, 2 Cor. 5.21 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins, Co. 1.14. & 1 Pet. 1.18.19.  
Who gave himself for our sins, Gal. 1.4. & Tit. 2.14.  
Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many, Heb. 9.28. See 1 Pet. 2.24. & 3.18.  
The blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin, 1 joh. 1.7. Se c. 2.12. & 3.5. & Re. 1.5.  
Thus ●ar of our freedom from the Pollution of sin.  
Secondly, from the Punishment of sin: as  
1. THat the Lord will have compassion upon us (p) and be gracious and merciful unto us (q) that he will defer his anger (r) and turn away the same from us (s) and will spare us (t) and forgive the punishment of our iniquities (u) and not destroy us. (w)  
(p) He will have compassion upon us, Mica. 7.19. See Deut. 13.17 &. Psal. 103.8.  
(q) Therefore will the Lord wait that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted that he may have mercy upon you, Isa. 30.18.  
The Lord is merciful and gracious, Psal. 103.8. So Deut. 13.17.  
(r) For my name's sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise sake will I refrain for thee, Isa. 48.9.  
The Lord is slow to anger, Ps. 103.8.  
(s) That the Lord may turn from the fierceness of his anger, Deut. 13.17.  
I will heal their backsliding, for mine anger is turned away from him, Hose. 14.4. So Isa. 12.1.  
(t) I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son, that serveth him, Mal. 3.17.  
(u) Thou forgavest the punishment of my sin Psal. 32.5.  
(w) The Lord thy God is a merciful God, he will not destroy thee, Deut. 4.31. So Ex. 34.7. & Numb. 14.18. & Mi. 7.18.  
I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you, jer. 3.12. & Isa. 54.9. & 56.57. & Hose. 11.9. & Psal. 103.9.10.  
Repent, so iniquity shall not be your ruin, Ez●. 18.30.  
The Lord is gracious and merciful and repenteth him of the evil, joel. 2.13. & jona. 3.9.10. & Ps. 145.8.  
2. That we are saved from the wrath of God, only through Christ Jesus. (x)  
(x) To wait for his Son from Heaven, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come, 1 Thess. 1.10.  
We shall be saved from wrath through him, Rom. 5.9.  
Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the Law, being made a curse for us, Gala. 3.13.  
There is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus, Ro. 81. See Heb. 2.14.  
3. That the Lord justifies us from all sin (y) only through Jesus Christ (z) by imputing our fins to him (a. 7.) and his righteousness to us (b) all being apprehended by Faith. (c)  
(y) He is near that justifieth me, who will contend with me? The Lord God will help me who is he that shall condemn me? Isa. 50.8.9.  
Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's Elect? it is God that justifieth: who is he that condemneth? it is Christ that died. etc. Rom. 8.33.34.  
He hath not beheld iniquity in jacob, neither hath he seen perverseness in Israel. Numb. 23.21.  
He shall receive righteousness from the God of his salvation, Psal. 245. & Isc. 61.10.  
Jsrael shall be saved in the Lord, with an everlasting salvation, Isa. 45.17.  
He justifieth the ungodly; R. 4.5. See Zech. 3.4.  
David describing the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, saith, Blessed are they, whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.  
Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord will not impute sin, Rom. 4.6.7.8. Compared with, Psal. 32.1.2.  
(z) This is his Name whereby he shall be called, The Lord our righteousness, Je. 23.6. & Mal. 4.2.  
Christ Jesus of God is made unto us, righteousness, and redemption, 1 Cor. 1.30.  
(a. 7.) He hath made him to be fin for us, who knew no sin, 2 Cor. 5.21.  
Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, 1 Pet. 3.18.  
His own self bore our sins, 1 Pet. 2.24.  
(●) Christ is made unto us righteousness, 1 Cor. 1.30.  
(c) Christ is the end of the Law for righteousness to every one that believeth, Rom. 10.4.  
By him all that believe, are justified Act. 13 39  
Faith is counted for righteousness, Ro. 4.5.9.15. to 24.  
4. That our God is reconciled to us (d) in Christ Jesus. (e)  
(d) He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him, and he shall see his face which joy, job. 33.26.  
The Lord will repent himself concerning his tervants, Psa. 135.14.  
(e) God hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ.  
God was in Christ reconciling the world unto himself, 2 Cor. 5.18.19.20.  
Jesus Christ the righteous is the propitiation for our sins, 1 joh. 2.1.2. & 4.10. Rom. 3.25.  
The chastisement of our peace was upon him, Jsa. 53.5.  
That he might be a merciful and faithful high Priest to make reconciliation for the sins of the people, Heb. 21.17.  
Now in Christ Jesus, ye who sometimes were far of, are made nigh by the blood of Christ;  
For he is our peace: and having abolished the enmity, hath reconciled us to God Eph. 2.12. to 18.  
Thus far of our Freedom from the punishment of sin.  
Thirdly, from the power of sin, that weshall not serve any sin in the lusts thereof.  
1. THat the Lord will mortify our sins, (f) and convert us from them (g) that sin shall not rigne in us, (h)  
(f) He will subdue our iniquities, Micah. 7.19.  
I will purely purge away thy dross. Isa. 1.25.  
When the Lord shall have purged the blood of jerusalem, by the spirit of burning, Isa. 4.4. & 27.9.  
I will cleanse them from all their iniquities, je. 33.8. & joel. 3.21. & Ezek. 36.25.  
I will remove the iniquity of that Land, in one day, Ze. 3.9.  
(g) They shall return unto me with their whole heart, jer. 24.7. & 30 31.  
The remnant shall return, even the remnant of jacob unto the mighty God, Isa. 10.21. & 17.7. & 19.22.  
All the ends of the world shall turn unto the Lord, Ps. 22.27.  
(l) Stu shall not have dominion over you; Rom 6.14.  
W●lke in the spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lusts of the flesh, Gal. 5.16.  
2. That the Lord will heal the evil of our naturts (i) and recover us from our backslidings (k) and bring us to newness of life. (l)  
(i) The Lord healeth all thy diseases. Psal. 103 3.  
They shall return to the Lord, he shall heal them, Isa. 19.22.  
Jesus said unto them, they that be whole need not a Physician, but they that be sick?  
I came not to call the righteous, but sin ners to repentance, Mat. 9.12.13. & Mark. 2.17. & Lu. 5.31.32.  
(k) I will heal your backslidings, Je. 3.22. & 33.6.  
Though he fall, he shall not utterly be cast down, for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand, Psal. 37.24. & 23.3. & 145.14.  
If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, Job. 22.23. & 33.25. to 30.  
I will bring again that which was driven away and will bind up that which was broken, Ezek. 34.16.  
The Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and shall press ve me to his Heavenly Kingdom, 2 Tim. 4.18.  
(l) And you being dead in your fi●●●● hath he quickened together with him, (Christ) Col. 2.13.  
That you might be partakers of the Divine nature, having escaped the corruption, that is in the World through lust, 2 Pet. 1.4.  
3. That the Lord will convert us from, or mortify in us, or preserve us from falling in o a●●articular si● (n) from evil company (n) from whoredom (r) from, Adultery (p) idolatry (q) hardness of heart (●) pride (s) lying (t) uncleannesse (u) unrighteousness (w) worldly ●usts (x) Family sins (y) and from backs●●ing (z) All which are promised us in Christ Jesus (●. 8)  
(m) The Lord shall preserve me from every evil work, 2 Tim. 4.18.  
(n) When wisdom entereth into thine heart, discretion shall preserve thee, from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things, who leave the paths of uprightness, etc. pro. 2.10. to 16.  
(o. p.) She shall deliver thee from the strange woman, which forsaketh the guide of her youth, pro. 2.16, 17.  
Who so pleaseth God, shall escape her, Eccl. 7.26.  
(q) Ephraim shall say, what have I to do any more with idols? Hose. 14.8. & Ezek. 37 23. & Hose 2.17.  
He shall not look to the Altars, the work of his hands, Isa. 17.8.  
Ye shall defile the covering of thy graven Images, thou shalt cast them away as a menstruous cloth, Isa. 30.22.  
From all your Idols will I cleanse you, Eze. 36.25.  
(r) Neither shall they walk any more after the stubbornness of their evil heart, jer. 3.17.  
(s) Thou shalt no more be haughty in my holy mountain, Zeph. 3.11.  
(t) The remnane of Israel shall not speak lies, neither shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth, Zeph. 3.13.  
(u) From all your filthiness will I cleanse you, Ezek. 36.25.  
(w) He is faithful to cleanse us from all unrighteousness, 1 joh. 1.9.  
(x) The grace of God teaching us to deny worldly lusts, Tit. 2.11.12. & 2 Pet. 1.4.  
(y) Thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy Tabernacles, Job. 22.23. & 5.24.  
(z) The Law of God is in his heart, none of his steps shall side, Psal. 37.31. & 16.8. & 21.7. & 26.1. & 145.14.  
Thou shalt walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble, Pro. 3.23.  
Thou shalt call me my Father, and shall not turn away from me, Jer. 3.19.  
I will heal their backsldings, Hos. 14.4  
The Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and keep you from evil, a Thess. 3.3. & 2. Tim. 4.18.  
If ye do these things, ye shall never fall, 2 Pet. 1 10.  
(a. 8.) Our Saviour Jesus Christ, gave himself for us, that he might purify unto himself a peculiar people zealous of good works, Tit. 2.13, 14.  
Our Lord Jesus Christ, gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world. Gal. 1.4.  
God sent his Son Jesus to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities, Acts 3.26. & 5.31.  
How much more shall the blood of Christ purge your conscience from dead works? Heb. 9.14.  
Thus far of our Freedom from the power of sin and of the second main part of this Collection.   

The third main part containeth such Promises as assure us many excellent gifts from the Lord.  
First, many saving graces are promised unto us. As  
1. THat the Lord will give us his holy Spirit (●) for which Christ hath prayed on our behalf (c) and will sanclisie us to himself (d) in the Lord Jesus. (e)  
(b) A new spirit will I put in you, Ezek. 36.26.  
I will put my Spirit within you, ver. 27. & 11.19.  
I will power out my spirit upon all flesh. upon servants and handmaidens in these days will I pour out my spirit, joel. 2.28.29. & Acts 2.17.8.39.39.  
How much more shall your heavenly Father give the holy spirit to them that ask him? Lu. 11.13.  
I will send unto you from the Father the Spirit of truth, joh. 15.26.  
Now we have received not the spirit which is of the World, but the spirit which is of God, 1 Cor. 2.12.  
(e) I will pray the Father, and he shall give you the Sririt of truth, joh. 14.16, 17.  
(l) I the Lord sanctify you, have seveter you from other people that you shou●● be mine, Levit. 20.8.26. & 21.8.15.23 & 22.9.16.  
He shall Baptise you with the hei● Ghost, Mat. 3.11. & Mark. 1.8. & L●. 3.16. Acts 1.5.  
My grace is sufficient for thee, 2 Cor. 12.9.  
Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself. Eph. 1 5.  
The very God of peace sanctify you wholly;  
Faithful is he who calleth you, who also will do it. 1 Thess. 5.23.24. & 4.3.4.  
Ye are an holy Nation, a peculiar people. 1 Pet. 2.19.  
(e) Of his fullness have all we received. Joh. 1.16.  
Of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us sanctification, 1 Cor. 1.30.  
Christ loved the Church and gave himself for it, that he might sanctify and cleanse it, that it should be holy and without blemish, Eph. 5.25 26.27. & Tit. 2 14. & Ro. 6. ch. & Heb. 9.14.  
By the will (of God) we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ, Heb. 10.10.  
2. That the Lord will cause us to know him (●) and our duty to him (g) and give us Faith in him. (h)  
(f) I will give them an heart to know me, J●r. 24.7 & 16.21. & 31.34. compared with Heb 8.11.  
Thou shalt find the knowledge of God, Pro. 2.5.  
Then shall we know if we follow on to know the Lord, Hose. 6.3.  
I shall show you plainly of the Father, John. 16.25.  
(g) I will instruct thee, and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go, Psal. 32.8. & 25.8.9.12.14. & Isa. 48.17.  
He will be our guide even unto death, psa. 48.14. & 73.24.  
You need not that any man teach you, but the same anointing teacheth you of all things. 1 Joh. 2.27.  
The secret of the Lord is with the righteous, Pro. 3.32.  
Thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, Isa. 30.21. & 29.18.  
Then the Eyes of the blind shall be opened, and there shall be a way that shall 〈◊〉 called the way of holiness, the wayfaring men though fools shall not err therein, Isa. 35.5.8. & 42.16. & Lu. 4 18.  
I will direct all his ways, Isa. 45.13. & 54.13.  
And he said unto them, unto you it is given to know the mystery of the Kingdom of God. Mark. 4.11.  
If any man will do his will, he shall know of the Doctrine, joh. 7.17.  
(h) In his Name shall the Gentiles trust, Mat. 12.21.  
Unto you is it given to believe on Christ Phil. 1.29.  
The just shall live by his Faith, Habak. 2.4. & Heb. 10 38.  
They shall look upon me whom they have pierced, Zech. 12.10.  
Jesus said unto them; this is the work of God that ye believe on him, whom he hath sent, joh. 6.29.  
I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me, Joh. 12.32.  
Faith, it is the gift of God, Eph. 2.8.  
3. That the Lord is our God (i) and Father (k) and loveth us (●) with an undeserved (m) infinite (n) unchangeable love (o) of which he will assure us, (p) in which he will confirm us unto the end (q) by his holy Spirit (r) in Christ Jesus. (s)  
(●) I will be their God. 2 Cor. 6.16. & Exodus 29.45. & Jeremy 7.23. & 31.1.33. & Heb. 8.10.  
I ascend unto my God, and your God, Joh. 20.17.  
(k) I will be a Father unto you and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty, 2 Cor. 6.18.  
I am a Father unto Israel. Je. 31.9.  
I ascend to my Father, and your Father, Joh. 20.17.  
(l) The Father himself loveth you. John 16.27.  
The Lord thy God will love thee, Deut. 7.12.13.  
God will be favourable unto him, Job. 33.26. & Ps. 5.12. & 149.4. & Pro. 3.4. & 12.2.  
The Lord loveth him that followeth after righteousness, Pro. 15.9.  
I will betrothe thee unto me in loving kindness, Hos. 2.19.  
I will call her beloved; that was not beloved, Rom. 9.25.  
(m) I will Love them freely, Hose. 14.4.  
(n) Can a Woman forget her suckling child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee, Isa. 49.15.  
(o) I have loved thee with an everlasting love, Jer. 31.3.  
Having Love● his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end, Joh. 13.1.  
I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come nor height nor depth, nor any other C●●ture shall be●able to separate us from the Love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord, Rom. 8.38.39.  
(p) The Lord shall establish you, 2 Thess. 3.3. & 2.17.  
He shall strengthen your heart, Ps. 31.24.  
(q) The Lord Jesus Christ shall confirm you unto the end, 1 Cor. 1.8.  
(r) The Spirit beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God, Rom. 8.16.  
God hath sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit, in our hearts, 2 Cor. 1.22. & Eph. 1.13, 14.  
(●) God stablisheth us, in Christ, 2 Cor. 1.21.  
4. That the Lord will give us inward peace (t) in Christ (u) that he our God (w) and our Saviour (x) will give us inward joy, or spiritual satisfaction by the work of the Holy Ghost, (y) and that freely (z) and which shall never be taken from us (a. 9) which comforter God the Father, and Christ our redeemer have promised to send us (b) for which on our behalf our Saviour hath prayed (c) a Yea all the consolations of the holy Ghost we shall assuredly enjoy in his Name and for his sake (d).  
(t) The Lord will speak peace to his people, and to his Saints, Ps. 858. & 29.11. & 125.5.  
And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, Gal. 6.16.  
His soul sha' dwell at ease, Psal. 25.13.  
Lord, thou wilt ordain peace for us, Isa. 26.12:  
Great shall be the peace of thy children Isa. 54.13. & 55.12. & 66.12. & 57.19.  
I will reveal unto them, the abundance of peace and truth. Je. 33.6.  
The peace of God shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus, Phil. 4.7.  
Being justified by Faith we have peace with God, Rom. 5.1.  
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you, Joh. 14.27.  
(u) Christ is our peace, Eph. 2.14 17.  
God hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, 2 Cor. 5.18.19.  
(w) Let the righteous rejoice before God, Psal. 68.3. & 33.21. & 97.11. & 64.10 & 107.42.  
My heart shall rejoice in thy salvation, Psal. 13.5. & 34.2. & 36.8.9. & 45.15. & 63.7. & Isa. 61.10.  
In thy Name shall they rejoice all the day, Ps. 89.16.  
Thou shalt have thy delight in the Almighty, Job. 22.26.  
God giveth to the man that is good in his sight, joy, Eccl. 2.26. & Isa. 29.19. & Jer. 31.12, 13, 14, 25.  
The redeemed of the Lord shall return with singing, and everlasting joy shall be upon their heads. Isa. 51.11. & 55.12. & 56.7. & 35.1.2.6.10. & 65.13, 14.  
The Lord shall yet comfort Zion, Zach. 1.17.  
Blessed are ye that weep now, for ye shall Laugh. Luke 6.21. & Mat. 5.4. & Acts 2.28.  
The God of all comfort, comforteth us in all our tribulation, 2 Co.r. 1.3 4. & 7 6.  
(x) The water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water, springing up to everlasting Life, Joh. 4.14.  
(y) The Comforter, the holy Ghost, he shall teach you all things Joh. 14.26.  
(z) I will give of the Fountain of the water of Life freely, Revel. 21.6.  
(a. 9) Your sorrow shall be turned into joy, your joy no man taketh from you, Joh. 16.20.22.  
(b) T●e Father, he shall give you another Comforter who shall abide with you for ever, Joh. 14.16.26.  
I will send the comforter unto you, joh. 16.7  
(c) I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, the spirit of truth, Joh. 14.16.17.  
(d) A Comforter, that may abide with you for ever, Joh. 14.16.  
5. The Lord will give us his fear (e) which shall never departed from us (f.g.) and will cause us and our seed to love him with all our hearts (h) and will give us a new heart and a new spirit (i) and will make us both willing (k) and able to obey him (l) yea our Saviour will make us zealous to serve him. (m)  
(e) I will put my fear in their hearts, Jer. 32.40.  
They shall fear thee as long, as the Sun and Moon shall endure, Psal. 72.5. & Isa. 59.19.  
Israel shall fear the Lord and his goodness, in the latter days, Hose. 3.5.  
(f.g.) I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, and I will put my fear in their hearts, that they shall not departed from me, Jer. 32.39, 14.  
(h) The Lord thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love the Lord thy God with all thine heart and with all thy Soul, Deut. 30.6.  
He hath chosen us in Christ, that we should be without blame before him in love, Eph. 1.4.  
(i) A new heart will I give you, and a new Spirit will I put within you, Ezek. 36.26. & 11.19.  
(k) This people shall be willing in the day of thy power, Psal. 110.3.  
One shall say, I am the Lords, and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the Lord, Isa. 44.5.  
I will take the stony heart out of their flesh and will give them an heart of flesh, Ezek. 11.19.  
I will turn to the people a pure Language, that they may serve the Lord with one consent, Zeph. 3.9. & Zech. 8.20.21.22.23.  
(l) I will give them an heart, that they may walk in my statutes, and keep my Ordinances, and do them, Ezek. 11.19.120. & 36.26.  
I will give them an heart to know me, that I am the Lord, and they shall be my people and I will be their God, Jer. 24.7. & Heb. 8.10.  
I have ordained you, that you should go, and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain, Joh. 15.16.  
It is God, that worketh in you, both to will, and to do, of his good pleasure, Phil. 2.13.  
(m) Jesus Christ gave himself for us, that he might purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Titus, 2.13, 14.  
Thus far of the first head of the third main part.  
Secondly, ability to worship the Lord is promised unto us, as  
THat the Lord will cause us to worship him aright (n) to pray unto him (o) to praise him (p) to hear his word (q) to remember good things (●) to meditate thereon (s) to confer thereof (t) to make (u) ●and pay holy vow s unte him (w)  
(n) The hour cometh, and now is, that the true worshippers, shall worship the Father in spirit, and in truth, Joh. 4.23. & Psal. 22.27. & 86 9  
In mine holy mountain, saith the Lord, there shall all the house of Israel serve me, there will I accept, and require your holy things. Ezek. 20.40. & Jer. 17.26.  
(●) Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, Job. 22.27. & 14, 15 & 33.26.  
Every one that is godly shall pray unto thee, Psal. 32.6. & J●r. 30.21.  
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him, Ps 91.15. & Jer. 29.12.13 & 3.19.  
They shall return, and seek the Lord their God, Hose. 3.5. & Zeph. 3.9.  
We know not what we should pray for, as we ought, but the spirit itself maketh intercession for us, Ro. 8.26.17.  
(p) They shall come from all places, bringing Sacrifices of praise unto the Lord, Jer. 17.26. & 30.19.  
They shall praise the Lord that seek him, Ps. 22.26.  
This people have I form for myself, they shall show forth my praise, Isa. 43.21. & 51.3.  
Ye shall be satisfied, and shall praise the Name of the Lord your God, Joel. 2.26. & Ps. 50.15.  
(q) The ears of them that hear, shall hearken, Isa. 32.3. & 50.4. & Act. 28.28.  
The ears of the deaf shall be unstopped, Isa. 35.5.  
Other Sheep I have, and they shall hear my voice. Joh. 10.16.  
(r) The holy Ghost shall bring all things to your remembrance, that I have said to you, Joh. 14.26.  
(s) Thine heart shall meditate terror, Isa. 33.18.  
(t) They shall ask the way to Zion with their faces thitherward, saying, come, and let us join ourselves to the Lord in a perpetual covenant, that shall not be forgotten, Jer. 50.5.  
(v) They shall vow a vow unto the Lord, Isa. 19.21.  
(w) Thus shalt pay thy Vows, J●b. 22.27.  
Thus far of the second head of the third main part.  
Thirdly, the Lord promiseth us divers Abilities for our particular callings, and other commendable virtues, as  
1. THat the Lord will give us direction (x) and sufficiency to discharge our duties. (y)  
(x) I will instruct thee, and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go. Psal. 32.8. & 25.12. & 37.24.  
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths, Pro. 3.6. & 28.5. & Isa. 45.13.  
God gives to a man that is good in his sight wisdom and knowledge, Eccl. 2.26. & 8.5. & Jer. 33.3.  
(y) And the Lord said unto him. Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel, have not I sent thee? And he said, O my Lord wherewith shall I save Israel? Behold my Family is poor, and I am the least in my Father's House,  
And the Lord said, surely I will be with thee, and thou shalt smite the Midianites. Judg. 6.14.15, 16. & Ex. 3.12. & 4.10.11.12.15. & Josh. 3.7.  
I will go in the strength of the Lord God, Psal. 71.16. Man's go are of the Lord, Pro. 20.24.  
2 Such places as may move us to be courageous, and do valiantly (z) That we shall not fear (a. 10.) That the Lord will give us true valour, boldness, or courage of heart (b) and enable us to fight resolutely against his and our enemies. (c)  
(z) Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them; for the Lord thy God he it is, that doth go with thee, he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, Deut. 31.6.8. & 7, 18. & 20.1, 2, 4. & Josh. 8.1. & 10.8.25 & 11.6. 1 Chron. 28.20.  
Be strong and courageous, be not afraid, nor dismayed for the King of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him; for there be more with us then with him,  
With him is an arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God, to help us, and to fight our battles, 2 Chron. 32.7.8. & 13.12. & 1 Chron. 22.13. & 2 Ki. 6.16. & Joel. 2.21.  
Thus saith the Lord, that created thee, fear not, I have redeemed thee, thou art mine;  
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee, when thou passest through the fire, thou shalt not be burnt; For I am the Lord thy God, the holy one of Israel, thy Saviour, Isa. 43.1, 2, 3. & jer. 46.28.  
(a. 10.) Thou shalt be steadfast, and shalt not fear, job. 11.15. & 5.21.22. & Deut. 3.32. Thou shalt not be afraid of them, but shalt well remember what the Lord thy God did unto Egypt,  
Thou shalt not be affrighted at them, for the Lord thy God is among you, a mighty God, and terrible, Deut. 7.18.21. The Lord is my salvation, whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear, Psal. 27.1.23. & Isa. 12 2.  
When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid, Pre. 3.24. & Jer. 23.4. & 30 20.  
(b) He giveth power to the faint, and to them that have no might, he increaseth strength,  
They that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk, and not faint, Isa. 40.29.31. & 2 Sam. 22.3.33. & Psal. 18.1, 2.31.32 & 28.7.8.  
He shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord, Ps. 31.24. & 68.35. & 71.16.  
Through God we shall do valiantly, psal. 60.12. & 108.13.  
The Lord is my Rock, and my salvation, he is my defence, I shall not greatly be moved, Ps. 62.2.  
Thou shalt be secure, thou shalt take thy rest in safety, none shall make thee afraid, job. 11.18, 19  
He that walketh upnightly, walketh surely,  
The way of the Lord is strength to the upright, pre. 10.9.29.  
Trust ye in the Lord for ever, for in the Lord jehova is everlasting strength, Isa. 26 4. & 28.5, 6.  
I, even I am he that comforteth you: who art thou that thou shouldst be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the Son of man, that shall be made as grass? Ice. 52.12.  
(o) They shall be all mighty men, which tread down their enemies in the mire of the streets in the battle, and they shall fight, because the Lord their God is with them,  
I will strengthen them in the Lord, Zech. 10.5.12.  
The people that do know their God shall be strong and do exploits, Dar. 11.32.  
3. That the Lord will give us contentation (d) and enable us to govern our tongues (e) and our carriage (f) and will cause us to deal justly in our common deal (g) and in executing justice. (h)  
(d) That every man should enjoy the good of his labour, it is the gift of God, Eccl. 3.13. & 5.18.  
I have learned in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.  
Every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need;  
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me, phillip 4.11, 12, 13.  
(e) I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say, Ex. 4.12.15.  
The tongue of the stammerers shall be ready to speak plainly, Isa. 32.4. & 50.4.  
(f) I will teach you what you should do, Ex. 4.15.  
(g) Thou shalt understand righteousness, judgement, and equity, Pro. 2.9. & 8.20.  
(h) The Lord shall be for a spirit of judgement to him that sitteth in judgement Isa. 2.8.6. & 32.1.  
It is joy to the just, to do judgement Pro. 21.15.  
Thus fare the third Head of the third main part.  
Fourthly, that the Lord will increase good gifts in us (i) particularly, Saving knowledge (k) true Faith (l) righteousness (m) expression of knowledge (n) That we shall persever in good (o) That the Lord accepteth our persons (p) and services (q) particularly. Our public worship (●) our prayers in general (s) our prayers for or there's (t) for such as are in authority (u) one thanks giving (w) for others (x) for such as are in authority (y) our singing psalms (z) our Alms (a. 11.) our Charity to our kindred (b) our Suffering wrong (c) if we serve God in right eousnesse, peace and joy in the holy Ghost (d) We and all our services are accepted only in Christ I●sus. (e)  
(i) Though thy beginning was small, yet shall thy latter end greatly increase, job. 8.7  
They go from strength to strength, Psal. 84.7.  
The righteous shall grow like a Cedar in Lebanon, Those that be plainted in the House of the Lord, shall flourish in the Courts of our God,  
They shall still bring forth fruit in old age, Psal. 92.12 13 14. & 115.14. & 1.3 & Pro. 11 28. & Isa. 35.1.2.  
The path of the just is as the light that shines more and more unto the perfect day, Pro. 4.18.  
I will pour my spirit upon thy seed and my blessing upon thine offspring.  
And they shall spring up as among the grass, as willows by the water courses. Isa. 44.3 4.  
I am the Lord thy God, which teacheth thee to prefit, Isc. 48 17.  
Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, He shall be as a Tree planted by the waters, he shall not cease from yielding fruit, Jer. 17.7.8. & 31.12. & Hose. 14.6, 7, 8.  
Ye shall grow up as Calves of the stall, Mal. 4.2.  
Whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance, Mat. 13.12. & 25.29. & Luk. 8.18. & 19.26.  
He hat abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit. Joh. 65.5. & 2.  
If these things be in you, and abound, they make you that you shall not be unfruitful, in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 Pet. 1.8.  
(k) I will show unto you, great and hidden things, which thou knowest not. Jer. 33.3. A man of knowledge increaseth strength Pro. 24.5.  
(l) The righteousness of God is revealed from faith to Faith, Rom. 1.17.  
(m) The Lord will cause righteousness to spring forth, Isa. 61.11.  
(n) The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and the sweetness of the Lips increaseth learning, Pro. 16.21.  
(o) Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you, will perfect it unto the coming of Jesus Christ, Phil. 1.6.  
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down, for the Lord upholdeth Him with his Hand, Psal. 37.24. & 28.  
The Lord shall never suffer the righteous to be moved, Psal. 55.22. & 66.9. &. Pro. 10.30. & 12.3.  
My mercy will I keep for him for evermore and my covenant shall stand fast with him, Ps. 89.28. & 2 Sam. 7.15. & 1. Chron. 17.13, 14.  
The Lord will not cast off his people, neither will He forsake His inheritance, Ps. 94.14. & 1 Sam. 12.22.  
The righteousness is an everlasting foundation, Pro. 10.25.  
I will build them up, and not pull them down, I will plant them and not pluck them up. Jer. 24.6.  
I have loved thee with an everlasting love 1.31, 3.  
Thus saith the Lord, if Heaven above can be measured, and the foundations of the Earth, searched out beneath, I will also cast off the seed of Israel, for all that they have done, jer. 31.37. & 33.25.26.  
I will betrothe thee unto me for ever.  
I will even betrothe thee unto me in faithfulness, Hose. 2.19.20.  
I give unto them eternal Life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my Hand;  
My Father which gave them me is greater than all, and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's Hand, Joh. 10.28.29.  
Jesus, having loved his own, he loved them unto the end. joh. 13.1.  
I am persuaded that neither Death, nor Life, nor Angels, nor Principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,  
Nor Height, nor Depth, nor any other Creature shall be able to separate us from the Love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord, Rom. 8 38 39  
Who shall also confirm you unto the end, 1 Cor. 1.8.  
The Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, 1 Thess. 3.3.  
Who are kept by the power of God, through Faith unto salvation, 1 Peter 1.5.  
(p) In every Nation he that feareth Him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted of Him, Acts 10.35.  
If thou do well, shalt thou not be accepted? Gen. 4.7.  
(q) Their  offerings and their Sacrifices shall be accepted on mine Altar, Isa. 56.7. & 60.7.  
Thou shalt be pleased with the Sacrifices of righteousness, Ps. 51.19.  
That the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost, Ro. 15, 16.  
(r) See the proofs immediately before.  
(s) The prayer of the upright is his delight, Pro. 15 8.  
(t. u.w.x.y) I exhort, that first of all supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for almen,  
For Kings, and for all that are in authority,  
For this is good, and acceptable in th● sight of Godour Saviour, 1 Tim. 2.1.2.3  
(z) I will praise the Name of the Lord with a Psalm, this shall please the Lord. Psal. 69.30.31.  
(●. ●●) To do good, and to communicate forget not, for with such Sacrifices God is well pleased, Heb. 13.16.  
If there be a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that He hath not, 2 Cor. 8.12.  
(b) Let children, or nephews learn to show kindness at home, and to require their parents, for that is good, and acceptable before God, 1 Tim. 5.4.  
(c) If when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God, 1 Pet. 2.20.  
(d) The Kingdom of God is not meat, and drink, but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost,  
For he that in these things serveth Christ, is acceptable unto God, Rom. 14.17.18.  
(e) He hath made us accepted in the beloved, Eph. 1.6.  
Through him we both have an access by one Spirit unto the Father, c. 2.18. & 3.12. & Heb. 10.19.20.22. 1 Pet. 3.18.  
Thus far the fourth and last head of the third main part.   

The fourth main part containeth such promises as concern Affliction.  
First, Concerning Affliction in general, as  
1. THat the Lord will have his to suffer (f) and will visit his for sinning (g) and yet will enable us to bear affliction aright. (h)  
(f) In the world ye shall have tribulation, joh. 16.33.  
I will cause you to pass under the rod, Eze. 20.37.  
Whosoever doth not bear his Cross, and come after me, cannot be my Disciple, Luk. 14.27. & Heb. 12.6 7.  
We must through much tribulation enter into the Kingdom of God, Acts 14.22. & 2, Tim. 3.1.2.  
Unto you is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on Him, but also to suffer for His sake, phillip 1.29.  
(g) As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten, Rev. 3.19.  
They that are left of you, shall pine away in their iniquities, Levit. 26. 39 See also v. 14. to 42.  
He shall be my son; if he commit iniquity I will chasten him, 2 Sam. 7.14. & 1 Ki. 11.39. & Ps. 89.32. & pro. 3.12.  
By fire and by his sword, will the Lord plead with all flesh;  
For I know, their works and their thoughts, Isa. 66.16.18.  
Thus saith the Lord, because you are all become dross, I will gather you into the midst of Jerusalem, As they gather filver, and brass, and iron, into the midst of the Furnace, to blow the fire upon it to melt it, so will I gather you in mine anger, and melt you, I will gather you, and blow upon you in the fire of my wrath, and ye shall be melted in the midst thereof, Eze. 22.19, 20, 21, 22.  
You only have I known of all the Families of the Earth, therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities, Amos. 3.2. & Heb. 12 6.  
(●) God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that you are able, 1 Cor. 10.13.  
They shall accept of the punishment of their iniquity, Levit. 26.43.  
We faint not in afflictions, 2 Cor. 4.16.  
2. That we shall gain much good by Affliction (i) particularly, The trial of our Christian graces (k) assurance we are Gods children (l) that the Lord loves us (m) that we belong to Christ (n) the mortification of our sins (o) Sanctification to newness of life (p) the stirring us up to earnest prayer (q) to confidence in the Lord (r) it procures us peace (s) preserves from hell (t) furthers us unto (u) and assures u● of Heaven. (w)  
(i) He chastens us for our profit, Heb. 12.10.  
Happy is the man whom God correcteth job. 5.17. & Psal. 94.12,  
(k) The Lord trieth the righteous, psal. 11 5. & job. 23.10.  
Some of them of understanding, shall fall, to try them, Dan. 11.35. & Ze. 13.9.  
(l) The Lord scourgeth every son whom he receiveth,  
If ye endure chastening the Lord dealeth with you, as with sons, Heb. 12 6, 7, 8. & pro. 3.12.  
(m) Whom the Lord loves, he chastens, Heb. 12.6. & Pro. 3.12. & Rev. 3.19.  
(n) To you is given in the behalf of Christ, to suffer, Phil. 1.29.  
(o) By this shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged, and this is the fruit to take away his sin, Isa. 27.9.  
If they be holden in cords of affliction,  
Then he showeth them their Transgressions;  
He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquity, Job. 36.8, 9, 10.  
(p) Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried, Dan. 12.10. & 11.35.  
Though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed, day by day, 2 Cor. 4.16.  
(q) Lord in trouble have they visited thee, they poured out a prayer when thy chastening was upon them, Isa. 26 16 & Zech. 13.9.  
They shall cry unto the Lord because of the oppressors, Isa. 19.20.  
In the time of their affliction they will seek me early, Hose. 5.15. & jer. 2.27.  
(r) I will bring them thorough the fire, and they sha●ll say, The Lord is my God, Zech. 13.9.  
(s) Chastening yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness, to them which are exercised thereby, Heb. 12.11.  
Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest that thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, Psal. 94.12, 13.  
I know the thoughts that I think towards you saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, jer. 29.11.  
(t) If any say, I have sinned, and it profited me not,  
He will deliver his soul from going into the pit. job. 33.27.28.  
(v) We must through much tribulation enter into the Kingdom of God, Acts 14.22.  
Our light affliction, which is but for a moment,  
Worketh for us a fare more exceeding, and eternal weight of glory, 2 Cor. 4 17.  
(w) If we suffer we shall also reign with him, 2. Tim. 2.12.  
3. That no affliction shall be too heavy for us (x) no new nor strange affliction shall befall us (y) the Lord will afflict us in manner and measure convenient for a (z) N●●●●●ing us thereby to contend with him (a. 12.) nor sin against him (b) he hath a fellow feeling of our miseries (c) and lays them to heart to deliver us (d) he will ease us therein (e) and deliver us thereout (f) yea out of them all, though never so great (g) and that speedily (h) in due season (i) at the appointed time (k) so as he will afflict us no more (l). He despiseth not our afflicted estate (m) nor hideth his Face from us (n) nor forgetteth us (o) but knoweth our sorrows (p), seethe our troubles (q) bath respect unto us (r) and heareth our groans (s) desires (t) sigh (u) cries (w) and calling upon him (x) not suffering our hope to perish (y) but remembreth his Covenant (z) all those to assure us, he is our ready help at hand (a. 13) in greatest extremities (b) when we are most hopeless. (c).  
(x) God will not suffer you to be tempted above that you are able, 1 Cor. 10 13.  
(y) There hath no temptation taken you, but such as is common to man, ibid.  
(z) I will convert thee in measure, jer. 46.28.  
Hath he smitten him, as he smote those that smote him? or is he slain according to me slaughter of those that are slain by him?  
In measure, when thou sendest it forth, thou wilt debate with it, Isa. 27.7, 8.  
(a. 12) He will not lay upon man more than right, that he should enter into judgement with God, job. 34.23.  
(b) The rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the. righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity, psal. 125.3.  
(c) In all their afflictions he was afflicted, Isa. 63.9.  
(d) I know the thoughts that I think towards you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, to give you an expected end, jer. 29.11.  
(e) The Lord will lighten my darkness, 2 Samuel 22.29. & 18.28. & 112.4. Mica. 7.8.  
Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest, Mat. 11.28.  
(f) The righteous is delivered out of trouble, pro. 11.8.  
He maketh sore, and bindeth up, he woundeth and his hanes make whole Job. 5.18.  
Why art thou so cast lown O my soul hope in God, I shall yet praise him Psal. 43.3.  
I will gather her that is driven out, and her that I have afflicted, Mica, 4.6.  
(g) Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivereth him out of them all, Psal. 34.19.  
God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave, Ps. 49.15.  
Though ye have lain among the pots, yet shall ye be as the wings of a Dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold, Psal. 68.13.  
Thou which hast shown me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the Earth, Psal. 71.20.  
They draw near unto the gates of death, Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble; he saveth them out of their distresses, Psal. 107.18.19.  
Though I walk in the midst of trouble thou wilt revive me, Psal. 138.7.  
The Lord he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up, Hose. 6.1.  
Rejoice not against me O mine enemy; when I fall, I shall arise, when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me, Mica. 7.8.9.  
The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble, Nehu. 1.7.  
(h) Behold at eventide trouble, and before the morning, he is not, Isa. 17.14.  
His anger endureth but a moment, weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning, Ps. 30.5.  
Yet a little while, he that shall come, will come and will not tarry, Heb. 10.37. & Hab. 2.3.  
(i) The Lord will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble Psal. 9.9.  
(k) The vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak & not lie, Ha. 2.3  
(l) Though I have afflicted thee, I will afflict thee no more, Naham 1.12.  
Though the Lord, give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet shall not thy teachers be removed into a corner any more, Isa. 30.20.  
(m) He h●th not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted, Psal. 22.14.  
(n) Neither hath he hid his f●● 〈…〉.  
(o) The needy shall not always be forgotten, Psa. 9.18.  
(p) The Lord said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people, for I know their sorrows, Ex. 3.7.  
(q) God looked upon the children of Israel, Ex. 2.25. And see the precedent quotation.  
(r) God had respect unto them, Ex. 2.25.  
(s) And God heard their groaning, v. 24.  
(t) Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble. psal. 10.17.  
(v) For the sighing of the needy, now will I arise saith the Lord, Ps. 12.5.  
(w) The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, Psal. 34.17.  
(x) When he cried unto him he heard, Psa. 22.24. & Ex. 2.23. & 3.7.  
(y) The expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever, Psal. 9.18.  
(z) God remembered his Covenant, Ex. 2.24.  
(a. 13) God is a very present help in trouble, Psal. 46.1.  
(b) Alas, for that day is great, so that none is like it; it is even the time of jacob's trouble, but he shall be saved ou● of it, ●er. 30.7.  
(c) I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me, refuge failed me, no man cared for my soul,  
I cried unto thee O Lord, I said, thou art my refuge, Psal. 142.4, 5. & 71.20. & Mica. 7.8.  
Thus fare the first head of the fourth main part.  
The second Head concerning divers particular Afflictions, as  
First, to such as are persecuted for the truth.  
Such shall be enabled to suffer (d) to answer for themselves at the very push (e) The Lord will maintain their cause (f) and be their strong redeemer (g) and deliver them (h) and avenge them on their adversaries (i) Their estate is happy (k) they shall be rewarded here plentifully (l) and in heaven eternally. (m)  
(d. e.) When they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak. for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak,  
For it is not ye that speak, but the spirit of your Father which speaketh in you, Mat. 10.19.20. & Mark. 13.11. & Lu. 12.11.12.  
(f. g.) Their redeemer is strong, the Lord of hosts is his name, he shall throughly plead their cause, Jer. 50.34.  
(h) I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible, jer. 15.21. & Psal. 72.14.  
(i) He will avenge the blood of his servants, and will render vengeance to his adversaries, Deut. 32.43.  
Shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?  
I tell you that he will avenge them speedily, Lu. 18.7.8.  
(k) Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake, Mat. 5.10.  
Blessed are you when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the son of man's sake, Lu. 6.22.  
(l) Jesus said, verily I say unto you, there is no man that hath left House, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife or children, or lands for my sake, and the Gospels.  
But he shall receive an hundred fold, now in this time, Houses, and brethren and sisters, and mothers, and children and lands, with persecutions; Mark. 10 29.30. & Mat. 19.29.  
(m) Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven, Mat 5.10. & Lu. 6.22.23.  
He that joseth his life for my sake shall find it, Mat. 10.39. & 16.25. & Mark. 8.35. & Lu. 9.24.  
They shall receive in the world to come eternal life, Mark. 10.29.30. & Math. 19.29.  
Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a Crown of life, Revel. 2 10.  
Secondly, to such as are hated for God and goodness sake.  
Such shall have joy (n) are in a blessed state (o) and those that hate them shall be (ashamed. (p)  
(n) (p) Your brethren that hated you, an● cast you out for my name's sake, said, Le the Lord be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be a shamed. Isa. 66.5.  
(o) Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you for the Son of man's sake. Lu. 6.22.  
Thirdly, to such as are cast out of the Congregation for the same cause; See the foregoing proofs at. (k) (n.)  
Fourthly, to such as are reproached, reviled, railed upon, and evil spoken of for the same Cause.  
Those that use us so shall not hurt us as they would (q), The Lord will cleanse our innocency (r) and cause reproach to cease (s) and so cause them and others to see we are wronged (t) their thus abusing us is an assurance that God's spirit resteth on us, and he is glorified by us (v) Our estate is blessed here (w) and shall be rewarded in Heaven. (x)  
(q) Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue Job. 5.21. & Ps. 3.20.  
(r) He shall bring forth thy righteousness, as the light, Psal. 37.6.  
(s) I will no more make you a reproach, Joel 2.19.  
(t) I will bear the indignation of the Lord, until he plead my cause: he will bring me forth to the light; Mica. 7.9. & Eze. 36.15.  
(u) If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye, for the spirit of glory, and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified, 1 Pet. 4.14.  
(w.x.) Blessed are ye when men shall revile you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake,  
Great is your reward in Heaven, Mat. 5.11.12. & Lu. 6.22.23.  
Fiftly, to such as are tempted to sin, and troubled in mind.  
Christ having suffered, and been tempted, (y) is sensible of our sufferings (z) and able to succour us (a. 14.) We shall be supported, obtain m●ray and find grace therein (b) temptations shall not prevail against us (c) Satan shall not have his will over us, Christ hath prayed for us (d) God will strengthen us to bear the temptation (e) The Lord jesus will ease us thereof (f) God will give us victory over Satan and all temptations (g) so that we shall be delivered from them (h be they never so great. (●)  
(y.z.) We have not an high Priest, which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but was in all points tempted, like as we are, Heb. 4 15.  
(a. 14) In that he himself hath suffered. being tempted, he is able to secure them that are tempted, Heb. 2.18.  
(b) Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need Herald 14.6.  
(c) The gates of Hell shall not prevail against the Church, Mat. 16.18.  
(d) The Lord said; Satan hath desired you, that he may sift you as wheat,  
But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not, L●. 22.31 32.  
(e) God will not suffer you to be tempted above that you are able; but will with the temptation make you able to bear it, 1 Cor. 10.13.  
(f) Ye that labour, and are heavy laden, I will give you rest, Mat. 11.28.  
(g) The God of peace shall tread Satan under your feet shortly, Rom. 16.20.  
Resist the devil, and he will flee from you, jam. 4.7.  
(h) The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, 2 Pet. 2.9.  
God will with temptation make away to escape, 1 Cor. 10.13.  
(i) Alas, that day is great, there is none like it, it is even the time of jacob's trouble, but he shall be saved out of it, jer. 30.7.  
Sixth. To such as are desolate, and forsaken of Friends.  
The Lord will have compassion upon us, and remember us with everlasting mercy, yea when our spirits are afflicted, although he seem to be angry with us and to have forsaken us (k) he will never forsake us, whosoever do (l) nor forget (m) nor fail us (n), but will come unto us (o) and dwell (p) and continue with us always in this condition (q) he despiseth not (r) but heareth our prayers (s) and will perform his promises to us (t) he will take care for, help and deliver us when we cry (u) even when our nearest and dearest friends forsake us (w) and when we are counted as castaways (x) and all help fails us (y) and no man looks after us (z) yet the Lord will restore us to joy, and dignity, be we never so much hated, contemned, and rejected. (a. 15)  
(k) The Lord hath called thee as a woman forsaken and a wife of youth when thou wast refused: for a small moment have I forsaken thee, but with great mercies will I gather thee,  
With everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, Isa. 54.6.7, 8.  
(l) I will not leave thee, Gen. 28.15. & Heb. 13.5.  
I will not forsake my people, 1 Kings, 6.13. & Ps. 94.14. & 2 Sam. 12.22. Deut. 31.6.8.  
(m) Can a woman forget her sucking child? yea they may forget, yet will I not forget thee,  
Behold I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands, thy walls are continually before me, Isa. 49 15, 16.  
(n) I will not fail thee, Heb. 13.6. & Josh. 1.5. & Deut. 31.8.  
(o) I will come to you, joh. 14.18.  
(p) I will dwell among the children of Israel, 1 Ki. 6.13.  
The Lord forsaketh not his Saints, Psal. 37.28.  
(q) Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world, Mat. 28.20.  
I am with thee in all places whither thou goest, Ger. 28.15.  
(r) He will not despise the prayer of the destitute, Psal. 102.17.  
(s. (v.) He shall deliver the needy when he cryeth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper, psal. 72.12.  
(t) I will not leave thee until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of, Gen. 28.15.  
(w) When my father and my mother forsake me, than the Lord will take me up, Psal. 27.10.  
(x.y.z.) I will heal thee, saith the Lord, because they called thee an outcast, saying, this is Zion whom no man looketh after, jer. 30.17. (a. 15.)  
Seaventhly, To the Fatherless.  
The Lord will be their Father (b) their Saviour will not leave them fatherless (c) he will come to them (d) and show them mercy (e) and hear their prayers (f) and send them help (g) and relieve their wants (h) and preserve them alive and prove for them food and raiment (k) and maintain their cause (l) and do them right against such as wrong them. (m)  
(b) God is a Father of the fatherless, Psal. 68.5.  
(c.d.) I will not leave you Orphans, john 14.18.  
(c) In thee the fatherless findeth mercy, Hose. 14.3.  
Thou wilt cause thine Ear to hear the fatherless, Psal. 10.17.18.  
(g) Thou art the helper of the Fatherless, verse. 14.  
(h) The Lord relieveth the Fatheriesse, Psal. 146.9 (i)  
(k.l.m.) He doth execute the judgement of the Fatherless, giving him food ●●d ralment, Deut. 10.18.  
Thou wilt judge the Fatherless, Psal. 10.18.  
Eightly to Widows.  
The Lord will preserve them (n) and relieve their wants (o) and maintain their cause (p) and will do them right (q) and bless their estate. (r)  
(n) Let thy Widows trust in me, I will preserve them, Jer. 49.11.  
(o) The Lord relieveth the Widow, Psal. 146.9.  
(p) A judge of the Widows is God in his holy habitation, Ps. 68.5.  
(q) He doth execute the judgements of Widow, Deut. 10.18.  
(r) The Lord will establish the border o● the Widow, Pro. 15.25.  
Ninth. To Strangers.  
The Lord loveth (s) preserveth (t) provideth for them (u) and will dye.  
(s.u.) The Lord loveth the stranger, 〈◊〉 giving him food, and raiment, Deut. 10.18.  
(t) The Lord preserveth the strangers, Psal. 146.9.  
Tenth. To these, or any of these, or any other any way injured by others.  
The Lord respecteth their miseries (w) accepteth their enduring grief (x) and outward wrongs (y) he will hear their prayers against them that wrong them (z) and maintain (a. 16) and defend thest cause (b) and execute judgement for them (c) and do them right (d) and preserve them from such, when they sigh unto him (e) and will deliver them out of their hands, though they be most wicked and cruel (f) although the oppressed be poor and miserable, and though their oppressors be t●o strong for them and spoil them, (g) and will avenge those or them (h) and plain such terribly (i) and will save the oppressed from their hands, though they watch to wrong them (k) and seek to stay them (l) and have caught them (m) and would condemn them (n) and had judged them (o) they shall not be left to their wills that hate them, (p) God will help them (q) and cause the oppressors, and their terror to cease (r) and will bring them under us, deal they never so deceitfully, and violently against us (s) All these the Lord will work for us, against such as do us any kind of injury (t) That oppress us (u) that vex us (w) That oppress us with Usury (x) that spoil us (y) That deceive us (z) That do us violence (a. 17) That rob us (b) that wrong us in justice (c) that tyrannize over us (d) or an● way trouble us (e) for our further assurance of all these, The Lord beholds the injuries done unto us (f) and taketh our cause into his own hands (g).  
(w) Precious shall their blood be in his sight Ps. 72.14.  
(x. y) If a man for conscience toward God, endure grief, suffering wrongfully,  
This is acceptable with God, 1. Pe●● 2. 19.20.  
(z) Thou shalt neither vex a stranger nor oppress him,  
Ye shall not afflict any Widow, or Fatherless Child,  
If thou afflict them in any wise, and they cry at all unto me, I will surely hear their cry,  
If thou lend money unto any of my people that is poor by thee, thou shalt not be unto him as an Usurer,  
If thou at all take thy brother's raiment to pledge, thou shalt deliver it to him;  
It shall come to pass, when he cryeth unto me, that I will hear, for I am gracious, Ex. 22.21.22, 23.25, 26, 27. & Ps. 10.14.18. & 12.5. & 22 24.  
(a. 16) The Lord shall throughly plead their cause, jer. 50 34.  
(b) Their Redeemer is mighty, he shall plead their cause, Pro. 23.11. & 22, 23.  
(c) The Lord executeth righteousness, and judgement for all that are oppressed, Ps. 103.6, 7.8. & 72 4. & 146.7.  
(d) See the foregoing proofs, & Ps. 9.8.  
(e) For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise saith the Lord, I will set him in safety, Thou O Lord shalt preserve them, Psa. 12.5.7.  
(f) I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible, jer. 15.21.  
(g) Lord, who is like unto thee, who deliverest the poor, from him that is too strong for him, yea the poor and the needy from him that spoileth him? Psal. 35.10. (h. i)  
(k.l.) The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him,  
The Lord will not leave him in his hand, Psal. 37.32, 33.  
(m) I will set him in safety from him that would ensnare him, Psal 12.5.  
(n) He shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul, psal. 109.31.  
(o. p) The Lord will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged, psal. 37.33.  
(q.r.) The poor committeth himself unto thee, thou art the help of the fatherless, that the man of the Earth may no more oppress, psal. 10.14.18.  
(s) He shall judge the poor of the people he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.  
He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence, psal. 72.4.14.  
(t. u.w.x) See the quotation at the foregoing letter (z) Exedus 22.21.22.23.25, 26, 27.  
(y) See the foregoing (g) psal. 35.10.  
(z.a. 17) See the precedent (s) psal. 72.14.  
(b. c) Rob not the poor, neither oppress the afflicted,  
For the Lord will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoil them, pro. 22.22.23.  
(●) See the foregoing quotation at (f) jeremy 15.21.  
(e) If thou afflict them in any wise, I will surely hear their cry. Ex. 22.23.  
(f. g) Thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand, psal. 10.14.  
Eleventh. To such as are Banished for the Truth.  
The Lord pities them, there is hope for them, (h) They shall return home again (i) to their own heritage (k) They shall be blessed here pleatifully, and enjoy heaven for evermore.  
(l) See the fifteenth.  
(h.i.) There is hope in thine end, saith the Lord, that thy children shall come again to their own border, Jeremi. 31.17.  
(k) It shall come to pass, after I have plucked them out, I will bring again e●● man to his heritage, jer. 12.15.  
(l) Every one that hath forsaken Houses, brethren or sisters or father or mother● wife or children, or Lands for my name sake, shall receive an hundred fold, an● shall inherit everlasting Life, Mat. 19.29 & Mar. 10.29.30.  
eight. To such as forsake whatsoever is nearest and dearest to them for the same Cause, See the precedent Quotation. (l)  
Thirteenth. To such as suffer the loss and spoiling of their goods for the same cause.  
The Lord will defend their cause (m) and restore their losses (n) Those that spoil us shall be spoilt (o) Those, that rob us shall be rob (p) The Lord will spoil their Souls (q) and restore rest to us (r) and bless us here (s) and give us heaven for ever (t) and all that were our Adversaries shall be captived. (v)  
(m) The Lord will plead their Cause Pro. 22.23.  
(n) The Lord hath torn, and he will heal us, and he hath smitten, and he will bind us up, Hose. 6.1.  
(o. p) They that spoil thee, shall be a spoil, and all that prey upon thee, will I give for a prey, jer. 30.16.  
(q) The Lord shall spoil the soul of those that spoil them, Pro. 22.23.  
(r) Jacob shall return, and be in rest, jeremy 30.10.  
(s) See the precedent. (l)  
(t) Ye took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing that you have in Heaven a better, and an enduring substance, Heb. 10.34.  
(v) All thy adversaries every one of them shall go into captivity, jer. 30.16.  
Fourteen: To such as are wounded for the same Cause.  
The Lord will heal us. (w)  
(w) I wound, and I heal, Deut. 32.29. Hose. 6.1.  
I am the Lord that healeth thee, Ex. 15.26. & job. 5.18.  
Fifteen, To Captives.  
The Lord will not cast such off (x) nor abhor (y) nor destroy them (z) nor root them out (a. 18.) but will plant and build them again (b) and not break covenant with them, nor despise them (c) but will have compassion upon them (d) and remember his Covenant to them (e) and be a Sanctuary for them (f) yea though they were Captives a far off, and among the heathen (g); God will give them favour in the sight of their captivers (h) that they shall use them well (i) it shall go well with them (k) The Lord will regard them to do them good (l) he will hear their mourning (m) and be found of them (n) and will reward their sufferings (o) and deliver them (p) and will bring them back to their own Country (q) and heritage (r) not forgetting one of them (s) though never so much scattered (t) Our captived children shall be delivered (u) when they and we are in greatest extremity (w) He will settle us in our former estate, (x) and will preserve us safe (y) and give us rest (z) and make us prosper (a. 19) 〈◊〉 will contend with them; that contend with 〈◊〉 (b) None shall makeus afraid (c) All these things will he Lord do for us, that his Name may begle 〈◊〉 among his and 〈◊〉 enemies. (d)  
(x. y) When they be in the Land of their enemies, I will not cast them away, neither will I abhor them, Levit. 26.44.  
(z.a. 18. b) I will bring them again to this Land and I will build them, and not pull them down, and I will plant them, and not pluck them up. jer. 24.6.  
(c) Neither will I abhor them, to destroy them utterly, and to break my covenant with them, Levit. 26.44.  
The Lord despiseth not his prisoners, Psal. 69.33.  
(d) I will cause their captivity to return, and have mercy upon them, jeremy 33.26.  
(e) I will for their sakes remember the Covenant of their Ancestors, Levit. 26.45.  
(f. g) Thus saith the Lord God, although I have cast them far off among the heathen, and although I have scattered them among the countries, yet will I be to them as a little Sanctuary, Ezek. 11.16.  
(h) He made them to be pitied of all them that carried them captives, Psal. 106.46.  
(i. k) The Lord said Verily it shall be well with thy remnant, verily I will cause the enemy to entreat thee well in the time of affliction, jer. 15.11.  
(l) I will set mine eyes upon them for good, jer. 24.6.  
(m) The Lord did hear the groaning of the prisoner, Ps. 102.20.  
(n) I will be found of you, saith the Lord, jer. 29.14.  
(o) Thy work shall be rewarded, jeremy 31.16.  
(p) Thou shalt go even to Babylon: there shall thou be delivered, Mics. 4. ●.  
He bringeth out those, which are bound with chains, Psal. 6.8.6.  
The Lord looseth the prisoners, Psal. 146.7.  
I will cause their captivity to return, jer. 33.26.  
(q.r.s.) I will bring again every man to his hentage, and every man to his Land, jer. 12.15. & 31.17. & 24.6.  
I will bring you again into the place, whence I caused you to be carried away captive, jer. 29.14.  
I will assemble you out of the courtries, whe●e you have been s●●ttered, and I wi●● gi●e you the Land of Isra●l, Ezek. 11.17. & 〈◊〉 30.10. & 46.27.  
(t) See the precedent Quotations, & Ezek. 20.41.  
(u) I will save thy seed from the Land of their captivity, Jeremy 30.10 & 46.27.  
(w) The Lord will lose those that are appointed to death, Psal. 102.20.  
(k) I will bring them again to this Land, and I will build them, and plant them, Jer. 24.6.  
(y) I will cause them to walk in a straight way, wherein they shall not stumble, Jer. 31.9.  
(z) a. 19) They shall return, and be in rest and be quiet, Jer. 30.10.  
(b) I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, Isa. 49.25.  
(c) None shall make them afraid, Jeremy 46.27.  
(d) I will be sanctified in you before the heathen, and ye shall know that I am the Lord, when I have wrought with you for my Names sake, Ezek. 20.41.44.  
Sixteen. To such as are Sick.  
That the Lord will strengthen (e) and case us (f) and take away all manner of sickness (g) and Diseases (h). See before the fourteenth.  
(e.f.) The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing, thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness, psal. 41.3.  
(g) I will take sickness away from the midst of thee, Ex. 23, 25.  
(h) The Lord will take away from thee all sickness, and will put none of the evil Diseases of Egypt upon thee: Deut. 7.15.  
Seventeen. To such as suffer Hunger, and Thirst.  
The Lord will not forsake such (i) but will hear (k) and deliver them (l) when it is greatest (m) so that there seems no relief (n) The Lord will give food (o) to fullness (p) yea in abundance (q) of the best things (r) in due season (s) assuredly (t). The Lord will provide such a dwelling place (u) and settle them (w) They shall sow and plant (x) and be satisfied (y) with fruitful increase (z) rea rather than fail God will work wonders for such. (a 20)  
(i) When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them, Isa. 41.17.  
(k.l.m.) Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them,  
Than they cried unto the Lord in their trouble and he delivered them out of their distresses, psal. 107.5.6.  
(n) See the precedent Quotation, at (i).  
(o) The Lord giveth food to the hungry. Psal. 146.7.  
Verily thou shalt be fed, psal. 37.3.  
(p) The first borne of the poor shall feed, Isa. 14.30. & Deut. 10.18.  
(q) Thou openest thy hand, they are filled with good, psal. 104.28.  
(r) He should have fed them, with the finest of the wheat, psal. 81.16.  
(s) Thou givest meat in due season, Psal. 104.27.  
(t) In truth thou shalt be fed, psal. 37.3.  
(u.w.x.) He maketh the hungry todwel; that they may prepare a City for habitation,  
And sow the fields and plant vineyards Psal. 107.36.37.  
(y) I will satisfy her poor with bread, Psal. 123.15.  
(z) He makes them sow the fields, which may yield fruits of increase, Psalm 107.37.  
(a. 20) When the poor seek water, and there is none, I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the Valleys, I will make the Wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land, springs of water. Isa. 41.17.18.  
Eighteen. To such as are naked.  
That the Lord will  them (b). (b) If God so  the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more  you; O ye of little faith? Mat. 6, 30. & Lu. 12.28.  
Nineteen. To such as are in any kind of outward want.  
The Lord forgetteth not their complaint (c) nor their poor estate (d) He will not forsak (e) nor despise (f) nor hid his face from us (g) nothing good for us shall be wanting (h) Our hope shall not perish for ever (i) The Lord will show us mercy (k) esteems our sufferings dear (l) will preserve our Souls (m) and be our hopein adversity (n) and our strength (o) even when we are in distress (p) He will prepare our hearts to seek him (q) will up at our sighs (r) hear our desires (s) and prayers (t) He will be our refuge (u) our portion (w) God will provide (x) in greatest extremity, apparently (y) and will take care for us (z) and sustain us (a. 21) and nourish us as a Father (b) He is our helper, when we are poor, and in Heaviness (c) He will deliver us out of all our trouble (d) though never so great (e) when we have no helper (f) He will help us in due time, (g) and raise us from a poor to a better estate (h) yea to dignity and authority (i) and give us power to get wealth (k) and make us rich (l) and increase our estate (m) though our beginning be small (n) yea though our Condition be needy, mean beggarly, and most contemptible, yea from the dust and dunghill (o) The Lord will save the poor (p) and the children of the needy (q) He chooseth such to be rich in Faith (r) and heirs of heaven. (s)  
(c. d) He forgetteth not the cry of the afflicted.  
The expectation of the poor, shall not perish for ever, psal. 9.12.18.  
(e) The poor, 〈◊〉 the God of Israel will not forsake, Isa. 41.17. & Heb. 13, 6.  
(f. g) He hath not despised the afflicted neither hath he hid his face from him. Psal. 22.24.  
(h) There is no want to them that fear Him,  
They that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing, Psal. 34.9.10. & 23.1. & 84.11.  
(i) Thine expectation shall not be cut off. Pro. 23.18.  
The poor hath hope, job. 5.16.  
(k. l.m) He shall spare the poor, and shalsave the Souls of the needy,  
Precious shall their blood be in his sight, Psal. 72.13, 14. & 116.15.  
(n) Thou art my hope in the day of evil, jer. 17.17.  
(o p.) Thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, Isa, 25.4.  
(q) Thou wilt prepare their heart, Psal. 10.17.  
(r) For the sighing of the needy, now will I arise saith the Lord, Psal. 12.5.  
(s) Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble, psal. 10.17.  
(t) This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, psal. 34. & 6.22.24. & 72. & 12.69.29.33.  
(u) The Lord will be a refuge for the oppressed. psal. 9.9.  
(w) The Lord is the Portion of mine inheritance, psal. 16.5.  
(x) And Abraham said, My son, God will provide, Gen. 21.8.  
Consider the Ravens, for they neither sow, nor reap, and God feedeth them, how much more are ye better than the fowls, Lu. 12.24.  
Seek ye the Kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added unto you. ver. 31.  
(y) In the mount of the Lord, it shall be seen, Gen. 22.14.  
(z) Casting all your care upon him, for he careth for you, 1 pet. 5.7.  
(a. 21) Cost thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall su●●aine thee psal. 55.22.  
(b) As a man feedeth his son, so the Lord thy God feedeth thee, Deut. 8.5.  
(●) I am poor and sorrowful, let thy salvation.  
(s) God set me upon high psal. 69.29.  
Behold God is mine helper, psal. 54.4.  
I am poor and needy. Thou O God art my helper and deliverer, psal. 70.5. Heb. 13.6.  
(d) This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles, psal. 34.6.17.  
The just shall come out of trouble, pr●. 12.13.  
(e) Thou which hast showed me great and sore troubles, shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth, Psal. 71.20.  
(f) He shall deliver the poor and him that hath no helper. psal. 72.12.  
(g) The Lord will be a refuge in times of trouble, psal. 9.9.  
(h) The Lord raiseth the poor out of the dust.  
(i) And lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among Princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory, 1. Sam. 27.8.  
(k) The Lord it is that giveth the power to get wealth, Deut. 8.18.  
(l. m.n) Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end shall greatly increase, job. 8.7.  
(o) He raiseth the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill, Psal. 113.7.  
(p) The afflicted people thou wilt save, 2 Sam. 22.28. & psal. 18.27.  
(q) He shall save the children of the needy, psal. 72.4.  
(r. s) Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in Faith, and heirs of the Kingdom? jam. 2.5.  
Thus fare of the second head of the fourth main part.  
The third head, containeth such Promises, as concern Perils in General, and divers Perils in particular.  
First, Concerning Perils in General.  
THat the Lord will preserve us from them (t) and deliver us out of them (u) yea out of every mischief (w) though they be many (x) and great (y) from and out of all (z) every where (a. 22) in due time (b) speedily (c) carefully (d) constantly (e) continually (f) that the mischief shall not touch us (g) nor come nigh us (h) For more assurance of all these the Lord is and will be our Buckler (●) Saviour (k) Salvation (l) Refuge (m) Rock (n) Fortresse (o) Shield (p) Tower (q) defence (r) Deliverer (s) Help (t) Strength (u) Hope (w) He is and will be with us (x) charges his Angels to secure us (y) assures us we shall not be confounded in Evil times (z) nor left to the will of our Enemy's [a. 23]  
(t) The Lord shall keep you from evil. 2 Thss. 3.3. & 1 Sam. 2.9.  
In the time of trouble, he shall hid me in his pavilion, Psal. 27.5. & 32.7. & 91.4.  
The Lord preserveth the faithful, Psal. 31.23. & 97.10 & 116.6. & 145.20.  
Be not afraid of sudden fear,  
For the Lord shall keep thy foot from being taken, pro. 3.25.26.  
And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God we have waited for him, and he will save us, Isa. 25.9.  
(u) The Lord is my deliver, 2 Sam. 22.2. My heart trusted in him, and I am helped. He is the saving strength of his anointed, psal. 28.7.  
The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble,  
Thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies, Psal. 41.1.2. & 91.15.  
God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave, psal. 49.15.  
(n) Many are the troubles of the righteous, but the Lord delivereth him out of them all, psal. 34.19.  
(x) He shall deliver thee in six troubles, yea in seven there shall no evil touch thee, job. 5.19.  
(y. z) See the precedent quotation at. (w)  
(a. 22) Thy life will I give unto thee for a prey, in all places whither thou goest, Jer. 45.5.  
(b) The Lord is a refuge in times of trouble, Psal. 9.9.  
(c) God shall help her, right early, psal. 46.5.  
(d.e.) I the Lord do keep it: I will water it every moment, lest any hurt it, I will keep it night and day, Isa. 27.3.  
(f) The Lord shall preserve thy going out, and thy coming in; even for evermore, psal. 121.8. & 125.1.2.  
(g) Troubles shall not touch thee, job. 5.19.  
(h) A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand: but it shall not come nigh thee, psal. 91.7.  
(i) I am thy buckler, Gen. 15.1.  
(k) Thou art the Saviour of them, that put their trust in thee, psal. 17.7.  
(l) He is become my salvation, Ex. 15.2.  
(m) The eternal God is thy refuge, Deut. 33.27.  
(n. o) And he said. The Lord is my Rock, and my fortress, 2 Sam. 22.2.  
(p) He is my shield, psal. 144.2.  
(q. s) My high Tower, and my deliverer, ibid. & 2 Sam. 22.31.  
(r) He is my defence, psal. 62.2.  
(t) He is our helper, psal. 33.20.  
(u) Thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in distress Isa. 25.4.  
(w) Thou art my hope O Lord God, psal. 71.5.  
(●) The Lord of hosts is with us. Ps. 46.11.  
(y) He shall give his Angels charge over thee to keep thee in all thy ways. psal. 91.11.  
(z) They shall not be ashamed in the evil time, psal. 37.19.  
(a. 23.) Thou (Lord) will't not deliver him unto the will of his Enemies, psal. 41.2.  
There are many the like frequent and obvious.  
Second: concerning divers particular Perils, as  
1. Of Fire.  
T The Lord will shelter us there from (b), it shall not hurt us, though we were in the midst thereof. (c)  
(b) There shall be a tabernacle for a shadow from the heat, Isa. 4.6.  
(c) When thou walkest thorough the Fire thou shalt not be burnt, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee, Isa. 43.2.  
2. Of Water.  
The Lord will preserve us therefrom (d) will be with us in the midst thereof, that we be not hurt thereby (●  
(d) Surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him, psal. 32.6.  
(e) When thou passest thorough the waters, I will be with thee; and thorough the Rivers, they shall not overflow thee, Isa. 43.2.  
3. Of storms at Sea.  
The Lord will be a refuge there from and therein (f) and give deliverance there out (g) when Fear, Sorrow, Extremity be at the highest (h) and when every one is at his wit's end, and knows no more what to do (i) God makes the storm which he raised, a calm, and the raging waves still (k) and turns our grief unto gladness, by making all quiet, though the waves went never so high and hollow (l) and brings us to our desired haven (m), The Lord Jesus by one word causeth the violentest tempest to be a great calm (n) though the Ship be covered with waves (o), and filled with water (p) and ready to sink (q) and though the Lord seem to neglect us (r) and we be ready to perish (s) for the winds and Seas obey his voice (t) Read at large that great deliverance of Paul, and those with him at Sea, from that most terrible tempest 〈◊〉 all was most desperate (u), and look to the Lord in like distress (w) for he ruleth the raging of the Sea, when the waves thereof arise, he stilleth them. (x)  
(f) Thou hast been a refuge from the storm Isa. 25.4.  
(g.h.i.k.l.m.) He commandeth and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves,  
They mount up to the Heaven: they go down again to the depths; their soul is melted because of trouble,  
They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man and are at their wit's end. Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses,  
He maketh the storm a calm; so that the waves thereof are still;  
Then are they glad because they be quiet: so he bringeth them unto their desired haven, Psal. 107.25.26.27.28, 29, 30.  
(o.p.q.r.s. ●) There arose a great tempest in the Sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with waves, (and was now full) but he was asleep,  
And his Disciples came unto him, and awoke him saying, Lord save us, we perish (or, Master, carest thou not, that we perish,)  
And he saith unto them; why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the Sea, and there was a great calm,  
But the men marveiled saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the Sea obey him? Mat. 8.24, 25, 26, 27. Compared with M●●k. 4.37, 38 39, 40.41.  
(u) See Acts 27.14. To the end of the Char.  
(w) Thou which ●ast showed me great and sore troubles, shalt bring me up again, from the depths of the earth, psal. 17.20.  
(x) The words of, Ps. 89.9.  
4. Of Famine.  
The Lord will not suffer us to famish but preserve us in time of Famine (y) He will leave a little remnant from the famine (z) and will now 〈◊〉 us (a. 24.) That in the days of famine we shall have enough (b) in famine he will deliver us from death (c) and greatest extremity (●) He will restore us plenty (●) and lay no more famine upon us (f) for all these the Lords Eye on us. (g)  
(y) The Lord will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish, pro. 10.3.  
The eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him; To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine, psal. 33.18.19.  
(z) I will leave a few of them from the famine, Ezek. 12.16.  
(a. 24) He shall sustain thee, Psal. 55.22.  
(b) In the days of famine they shall be satisfied, psal. 37.19.  
(c) In famine he shall redoeme thee from death. Job. 5.20.  
(d. g) See the Quotation at the foregoing, (y).  
(●. f.) I will call for the corn, and will increase it, and lay no famine upon you, Ez. 36.29.  
(g) The eye of the Lord, is upon them that fear him, to keep them alive in famine, Psal. 33.18 19  
5. Of Pestilence.  
The LORD will leave a few there from (h) and deliver us thereout, ●e it never so noy● me, (i) and destroying (k) cutting of day and night (l) though a very f●u escape (m) we shall no be afraid thereof, be it never so terrible (n) The ●ame shall not come nigh us, (o) nor our dwellings (p) though never so many perish round about 〈◊〉 (q)  
(h) I will leave a few of them from the pestilence, Ez. 12.16.  
(i.k.) Surely he shall deliver thee from the noisome pestilence.  
Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night, nor for the arrow that flieth by day, Psal 91.3.5.  
(m) See the precedent. (●)  
(n. o.p.q) Thou shalt not be afraid, for the pestilence, that walketh in darkeness●● nor for the destruction, that wasteth 〈◊〉 noon day,  
A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand, but it shall not come nigh thee. psal. 91.6.7.  
6. Of Enchantment.  
The same shall not hurt us. (●)  
(●) There is no enchantment against Jacob Numb. 23.23.  
Promises to comfort settle, and incouragens, against and in a day of battle, against Gods and our enemies; or against any other employments of War, with the several dangers thereof.  
The LORD will fight for us (s), W●●shall not go with haste and disorder against our Enemies (i) nor fly from them (u), The LORD goes with us (w) His presence is more for us, than al● that can be against us (x) God can as easily help with none, as with the greatest power (y) He will preserve us, from our Enemies (z) is most perilous times (a. 25.) when we call up●● him (b) and will deliver us out of their hands (●) though they tompasse us (d) with multitudes (e), and thrust sore at us (f) We shall not be hurt by the sword (g) no not in the day of Batteh (h). As he hath preserved us (i) he will preserve us (k) The greatest must have safety from him (l), when nothing clse can avail, (m) We shall ●e secured from our foes, be they never so 〈◊〉 (n) vigilant (o), and industrious (p) wick 〈◊〉 (q) cruel; Though never so many fall about us (i) though never so few escape (s) though 〈◊〉 flare them (t) We shall not fall by the sw●r● (u) The lest harm shall not befall us (w) nor com●nigh us (x) None shall touch us to hurt u● (y) though no other means can secure us (z) The LORD will be an Enemy to our Enemy (●. 26) He will afflict them that afflict us (b) he will frustrate their subtle erterprises (c) 〈◊〉 violent attempts against us (d) None shall stan● against us (e) nor presp●r (f) Their secret Counsels shall be confounded (g) they shall fear us (h) and flee from us (i) We shall chase then (●) One shall chase many of them (l) many ways with great disorder to them (m) They shal● fall before us (n) and be overthrown (o) We shall tread them under foot (p) God shall trea them down for us, (q) He will cast them o●● (r) and destroy them all (s) and root them o● (t) and give them before us (u) and destroy th●● with a mighty destruction (w) even their nam● from under Heaven (x) They shall fall by our sword (y) they shall be cast down, and destroyed suddenly (z) till they be brought to nought (a. 27) Without mercy (b) Therefore their hearts shall be hardened to come against us (c), The LORD will subdue them unto us (d) and cloth them with shame (e) and give us power to be avenged ●n them (f) and lift up our heads above th●m (g) We shall see their fall (h) and have our desire ●p●n them (i) and rejoice in their ruin (k) and laugh them to scorn (l) yet fear, considering Gods judgements upon them (m): for all these the LORD who is a man of War (n) walketh in the m●●st of our Camp (o) and is our chief Captains. (p)  
(s) The Lord shall sight for you. Ex. 14.14. & Deut. 1. 29.30 & 3.22. & 20.3, 4. & 2 Chror. 32.8. & Ps. 118.6, 7.  
(t.u.) Ye shall not go out with haste, nor go by flight: Isa. 52.12.  
(w) The Lord your God is he that goes with you to fight for you, Deut 20.4.  
(x) Fear not, for they that be with us, are more, than they that be with them 2 Ki. 6.16.  
(y) And Asa. cried unto the Lord, and said; Lord, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power, 2 Chron. 14.11.  
(z) I will call upon the Lord who is worthy to be praised, so shall I be saved from mine enemies, Ps. 18.3.  
(a. 2●) They shall not be ashamed in the evil time, Psal. 37.19.  
(b) I will call on the Lord, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from mine enemies, 2 Sam 22.4.  
(c) He shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies, 2 Ki. 17.39. & Exodus 14.13. & 1 Sam. 7.3. & 2 Sam. 22.2. & Jer. 1.8.  
(d. e.f) They compassed me about, all Nations compassed me about, but in the Name of the Lord I will destroy them, Thou hast thrust sore at me, that I might fall, but the Lord helped me, Psal. 118.10.13.  
(g) He delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword, Psal. 144.10.  
(h) Thou hast covered my head in the day or battle, Ps. 40.7. & 55.18.  
(i.k.) David said, The Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the Lion, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistim, 1 Sam. 17.37.  
(l) See the preceding g.  
(m) This is the Word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by Army, nor by power, but by my Spirit, Zech. 4.6. & Ps. 33.16, 17.  
(n) I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that beset me round,  
Salvation belongeth unto the Lord, Psal. 3.6.8. & 27.1, 2, 3. & 2 Chrona 20.15.  
(o. p.q) The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him,  
But 〈◊〉 sa●●●tion of the righteous is of the 〈…〉 shall deli●e● them from the wicked, Psal. 37.32.39, 40. & Jer. 15.21.  
(r) See, Psal. 91.7.  
(s) I will leave a few of them from the sword, Ez. 12.16.  
(t. u) Thou shalt not be given into the hands of the men of whom thou art afraid. For I will surely deliver thee, and thou shalt not fall by the Sword, Jer. 39.17, 18.  
(w) There shall not an hair fall from the head of any of you, Acts 27.34. & Mat. 10.30.  
(x) See 91.7.  
(y) I am with thee, no man shall set on thee to hurt thee Act. 18.10.  
(z) An horse is a vain thing for safety, Behold the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, to deliver their soul from death, Ps. 33 17, 18 19  
(a. 26. b) I will be an enemy unto thy enemies, and I will afflict them that afflict thee, Ex. 23.22.  
(c. d) The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?  
When the wicked even mine enemies came upon me to ea●e up my flesh, they stumbled, and fell, Psalm 27.1.2.  
(e) There shall not a man of them stand before thee, Iosh. 10.8. & Deut. 11.25.  
(f) Fight you not against the Lord God, for you shall not prosper, 2 Chron. 13.12.  
(g) Be not afraid, fight for your brethren, And when our enemies heard, that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned every one to his work, Nehemiah, 4.14 15.  
(h. i) I will send my fear before thee, and I will make all thine enemies turn their backs unto thee, Exodus 23.27. Deut. 11.25.  
(k. l. m. n.) Ye shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you, by the Sword,  
Five of you shall chase an hundred, and an hundred of you shall put ten thousand to flight, Levit. 26.7.8. josh, 23.10. Deut. 32, 3●. & Deut. 28.7.  
(●) My persecutors shall be ashamed, the● everlasting confusion shall never be forgotten, jer. 2.80.  
(●●) Through God w● shall do 〈◊〉 For he it is that shall tread down our enemies, Ps. 60.12. & Mal. 4.2.  
(r. s) I will destroy all the people, to whom thou shalt come,  
And I will send hornets, that shall drive out the Canaanite before thee, Ex. 23.27, 28. & 33.2.  
(t. u.w.x) The Lord thy God, will put out these Nations before thee,  
I shall deliver them unto thee, and shall destroy them with a mighty destruction, Thou shalt destroy their name from under heaven, Deut. 7.22, 23, 24.  
(y) See, Levit. 26.7.  
(z) He shall bring them down before thy face, so that, thou shalt destroy them quickly Deut. 9.3.  
(a. 27) See the foregoing, t.  
(b. c) It was of the Lord, to harden their hearts that they should come against Israel in Battle, that he might destroy them utterly, that they might have no favour. Iosh. 11.20.  
(d. f) It is God that avengeth me, and bringeth down the people under me, 2 Sam. 22 48. Psal. 18.27.  
(e) His enemies will I  with shame, Psal. 132 18.  
(g) Now shall my head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me, Psal. 27.6.  
(h) The righteous shall see their fall, Pro. 29.16.  
(i) The Lord taketh my part, with them that help me, therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me, Psal. 118 7. & 59.10. & 91.8.  
(k. l) The righteous see it, and are glad, and the innocent laugh them to scorn, job. 22.19. & Ps. 58.10.  
(m) The Righteous, shall see and fear, Psal. 52.6.  
(n) The Lord is a man of War, Ex. 15.3.  
(o) The Lord thy God walketh in the midst of thy Camp, to deliver thee, and to give up thine enemies before thee, Deut. 23.14.  
(p) God himself is with us for our Captain, 2 Chron. 13.12.  
joshua lift up his eyes, and behold there stood a man over against him, with his sword drawn in his hand,  
And he said, as Captain of the host of the Lord, am I now come, Iosh. 5.13, 14.  
Thus fare, the third chief head, of the fourth main part.  
The fourth chief head containeth such Promises, and comfortable places, as concern Death.  
THE LORD hath appointed Death to all Men (q) He sendeth it (r) and hath set the time (s) The place (●) The manner thereof in general (u) in particular, as if we die by the Sword (v) by famine, (x) by pestilence (y) or in Captivity (z) None can deliver, either himself (a. 28) or any other from Death (b). The Lord will be with us when we are dying (c) to direct (d) to comfort us (e) to deliver us from the fear thereof, for which Christ died, and overcame the Devil (f) He will deliver us from Death, that it shall not hurt us (g), nor have power, or victory over us (h) Our Death, when, where or howsoever it be, is highly esteemed of God (i) We need fear none evil in the midst thereof (k) By death, we are freed from all sin (l) and misery (m.) Our Souls are presently carried into heaven (n) by the holy Angels, to that end appointed by the Lord (o) Our bodies shall rest in their graves, as in a sweet bed, in peace (p) Our rotting flesh shall rest in hope (q) Our stinking carcases shall have an happy Resurrection, (r) and these our vile bodies shall be changed into incorruptible (s) immortal (t) spiritual (u) and most glorious bodies, like to the glorified body of Christ Jesus (w) and this by his all powerful working (x). We shall be most graciously acquitted, and received by our blessed Saviour, at that great day of judgement (y), and then in Soul and body enjoy all perfect holiness, and happiness in heaven for evermore (z) See the Promises of everlasting life; So that death by Christ is to us advantage, (a. 29.) and the passage to life eternal (b) By death we are the Lords (c) to live for ever with him (d) The Righteous hath hope in his death (e) The day thereof is better, than the day, that one is born. (i)  
(q) It is appointed unto all Men once to die, Heb. 9.17. & Psal. 49.19. &, Eccl. 3.2.  
(r) The Lord killeth; he bringeth down to the Grave, 1 Sam. 2.6. & Deu. 32.39.  
(s) job. 28.3.  
(●) There ye shall die, jer. 42.16.  
He shall die in the place, whither they have led him captive, jer. 22.12. Ez. 17.16. Isa. 22.18.  
(u) Unto God the Lord, belong the issues of death, Psal. 68.20.  
(w.x.y.z.) Thus saith the Lord, such as are for the Sword, to the Sword, and such as are for the famine to the famine; and such as are for the captivity to the captivity, Jer. 15.2.  
Ye shall die by the Sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, Ier 42.22. & 21.9. & 38 2. & 42.17. & Ez. 7.15 Amos 7.11. & Ez. 5.12. & 6.12. & 17.16.  
(a. 28) What man is he that shall deliver his Soul from the hand of the Grave? Psal. 89.48.  
(b) None can by any means redeem his brother that he should not see corruption, Ps. 49.7.9.  
(c) Though I walk through the Valleys of the Shadow of Death; thou art with me, Psa. 23.4.  
(d) He will be our guide even unto Death Psal. 48 14.  
(●) Thy rod, and staff, they comfort me, Ps. 23 4.  
(f) He himself took part of the same, that through Death, he might destroy him that had the power of Death, that is the Devil,  
And deliver them, who through fear of Death were all their life time, subject to bondage, Heb. 2.14, 15.  
(g) I will ransom them from the power of the Grave, I will redeem them from death Hos. 13.14.  
(b) See the preceding g and, 1 Cor. 15.54.  
(i) Precious in the sight of the Lord, is the Death of his Saints, Psal. 116.15. & 72.14.  
(k) In the valley of the shadow of Death, I will fear no evil. psal. 23 4.  
(l) He that is dead, is freed from sin, Rom 6.7.  
(m) Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord, they rest from their labours, Re. 14.13. & Isa. 57.2.  
There the wicked cease from troubling, and there the weary be at rest,  
They hear not the voice of the oppressor,  
The servant is free from his Master, Job. 3.17.18, 19  
(n) And Jesus said unto him, to day thou shalt be with me in Paradise, Luke, 23.43.  
(o) Are they not ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them, who shall be heirs of salvation? Heb. 1.14.  
(●) He shall enter into peace, they shall rest in their beds, Isa. 57.2.  
(q) My flesh shall rest in hope, Psal. 16.9.  
(r) Though after my skin▪ worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God, Job. 19.26.  
Many of them, that sleep in the dust shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to everlasting shame and contempt, Dan. 12.2.  
This is the Father's will, that all which he hath given me, I should raise up again at the last day. John. 6.39.40. & Matth. 24.30.  
There shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust, Acts 24 15. & 1 Thess. 4 15. To the end. 1 Cor. 15. Cap.  
(s. ●. u) The dead shall be raised incorruptible,  
For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality,  
It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. 1 Cor. 15.44.52.53.  
(w) The Lord Jesus shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his Glorious Body, Phil. 3.20.21.  
(x) According to the working, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself, ibid.  
(y) Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, come ye blessed of my Father, Inherit the kingdom prepared for you. Matth. 25.34 & 23. Ez. 18.22. 2 Thess. 1.7.10.  
(z) See the forequoted, Rev. 14.13. at. m.  
(a. 29) To me to die is gain, Phil. 1.21.  
(b) He that believeth on him that sent me, is passed from Death to Life, J●h. 5 24.  
(c) Whether we live or die, we are the Lords, Rom. 14 8.  
(l) We which are alive, shall be caught up in the Clouds, to meat the Lord in the Air, and so shall we ever be with the Lord, 1 Thess. 4.17.  
(e) The words of Pr●●. 14.32.  
(f) Eccl. 7.3.  
Thus fare of the fourth and last head, of the fourth main part.   

The fift main part, assures us many outward blessings, as the Lord sees best for us.  
First, Such as concern ourselves, as  
1. THat the Lord will bless us (g) with all manner of blessings (h) in all that we set our hand unto (i) he will command his blessing to be upon us (k) and nothing shall hinder or alter it (l) His blessing shall appear in keeping Evils from us (m) in removing things hurtful (n) in that no good things shall be wanting (●), Al● things shall be ministered (●) and all our necessities supplied (q) The Lord will do us good (●) and all shall go well, go all how it will (s), yea, rather than sail he will work wonders for us. (f)  
(g) I will bless thee, Gen. 26.3 & Deut. 7.12, 13. & 30.16. Psal. 115.12, 13 Pr●. 10.6.  
(h) All these blessings shall come on thee, and shall overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God Deut. 28.2.  
(i) The Lord shall command the blessing upon thee in all that thou shalt set thine hand unto, Deut. 28.8. Gen. 49.29.  
(k) See the preceding, i.  
(l) He hath blessed, and I cannot reverse it Num. 23.20.  
(m) There shall no evil befall thee, Psal. 91.10.  
(n) Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee, Psal. 50.15.  
(o) There is no want to them that fear him, Psal. 34.9  
(p) All these things shall be added unto you, Mat. 6.33.  
(q) God shall supply all your need, Phil. 4.19.  
(r) The Lord will rejoice over thee for good, Deut. 30.9. Psal. 85.12. job. 22.21. I●e. 1.19.  
(s) All things work together for good, to them that love God, R●m 8.28. Deut. 4.40. & 6.3.24. & 28.8. Eccl. 8.12 Isa. 3.10.  
(●) I will open you the windows of heaven, and power you out a blessing. Mal. 3.10. Psal. 46.1.2. Mica. 7 8.  
Alas, for that day is great, so that none is like it, it is even the time of jacob's trouble but he shall be saved out of it▪ J●r. 30.7.  
2. That the Lord will dwell with us (●) and make us dwell safely (●), therefore he will cover us (x) all the day, (y) w●en we walk (z) when we rest (●. 30) No evil Creatures shall harmeus (b) we shall be quiet from flare of evil (c) and sleep in peace and safety (d); for, for all these the Lord watcheth over us carefully and continually. (●)  
(v) I will dwell amongst the children of Israel, Ex 29.45. Levit. 26 11, 12. 2 Cor. 6 16. 1 Ki. 6.13.  
(w) Whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, Pro. 1.33. Levit. 25.18 19 & 26.5.6. Deut. 33.12.27. Micha 4.3. Zech. 3.10.  
(x. y) The Lord shall cover him all the day long Deut. 33.12.  
(z) Thou shalt walk in thy way safely Pro. 3.23.  
(a. 30) Thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid. Job. 11.19.  
(b) I will rid evil beasts out of the Land, Le. 26.6.  
(c) Pro. 1 33.  
(d) Levit. 26.5, 6.  
(e) A land which the Lord thy God careth for: the eyes of the Lord thy God are always upon it from the beginning of the year, even unto the end, Deut. 11.12.  
3. That the Lord will give us outward peace; he will ordain it for us (f) and send it (g) and settle it among us (h), We shall enjoy the fruit of our labours which War had destroyed (i) The enemy shall no more destroy the same (k) The Sword shall no more go thorough the Land (l) Violence shall no more be heard in the Land (m) nor desolation, nor destruction any more seen (n) The Lord will cause our enemies to haste from 〈◊〉, all weapon's of War shall be turned into instruments of peace (p) and war shall be quite out fuse. (q)  
(f) Lord thou wilt ordain peace for us. Isa. 26.12.  
(g) The Lord will bless his people with peace, psa. 29.11.  
(h) He setteth peace in thy borders, Psal. 147.14.  
(●. k) I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thine enemies,  
But they that have gathered it, shall eat it, and praise the Lord, Isa. 62.8.9.  
(l) Neither shall the Sword go through you●●nd. Leu. 26.6. Mic. 4.3.  
(m. n) Isa. 60.18.  
(p. q) They shall beat their Swords into ploughshares, and their Spears into pruning hooks; Nation shall not lift up a Sword against Nation, neither shall they learn War any more, Mic. 4.3.  
4. That the Lord will give us a settled outward condition; For he will appoint a place for us (r) even of our own (s) and settle us therein (t) in peace (u) and safety (w), without inward vexation or outward trouble (x) or being any more removed (y) though our estate be most miserable and unsettled (z).  
(r. s) I will appoint a place for my people, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more, neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, a Sam. 7.10.  
(t) They that wait upon the Lord, shall inherit the land, Psal. 37 9  
(v. w) My people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places, Isa. 32.18.  
(x) See the foregoing, (r, s)  
(y) Neither will I any more remove the foot of Israel from out of the land, 2 Chron. 33.8.  
(z) The redeemed of the Lord, whom he gathered out of the lands from the East and from the West, from the North, and from the South,  
They wandered in the wilderness, in a solitary way, they found no City to dwell in.  
Hungry, and thirsty, their soul fainted in them,  
Than they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses,  
And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a City of habitation, Psal. 107.23. to 7.  
5 That the Lord will give us plenty (a. 31) of the best things (b), without scarcity (c) or lack of any thing (d) all this in safety (e) he will giv● us power to get substance (f) that it shall be maulelous. (g)  
(a. 31) The Lord shall make thee plenteous for good, Deut. 28 11. & 11.25. & 33.28. Gen. 49.25. ps. 107 35 37, 38.  
(b) He filleth thee with the finest of the Wheat, Psal. 147.14. & 81.16. Deut. 33.28.  
(c) I will call for the Corn, and will increase it, and will lay no famine upon you, Ezek. 36.29.  
(d) Thou shalt eat bread without scarceness, thou shalt not lack any thing, Deut. 8.9.  
(●) Israel then shall dwell in safety alone, Deut. 33.28.  
(f) It is the Lord, that giveth the power to get wealth, Deut. 18.18.  
(g) Ye shall eat in plenty, and praise the name of the Lord that hath dealt wondrously with you, Joel. 2.26.  
6. That the Lord will give us advancement (h) authority (i) and honour (k) though our condition be mean and low, poor and beggarly, vile and miserable (l) though we be sorrowful and in heaviness (m) God will increase the honuor of his servants (n) and make them very high and to be extolled. (o)  
(h) Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee, psal. 37.34. Deut. 28.13. & 15.6.  
Promotion cometh neither from the East, nor from the West, nor from the South,  
But God is the Judge; he putteth down one, and setteth up another, Psal. 75.6, 7. Pro. 4.8.  
(i) The Lord raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, 1 Sam. 2.7.8. psal. 113.7.8.  
(k) Them that honour me, I will honour, 1 Sam. 2.30.  
(l) See the preceding i. and, Psal. 107.41.  
(m) That those which mourn may be exalted to safety, Job. 5.11. Psalm, 69.29.  
(n) Thou shalt increase my greatness, Psal. 71.21  
(o) My servant shall be exalted, and extolled and be very high, Isa. 52.13.  
7. That the Lord will give riches (p) in abundance (q).  
(p) The Lord maketh rich, 1 Sam. 2.7.  
(q) A faithful man shall abound in blessings, pro. 28.20. & 15.6. Psal. 112.3.  
Thou shalt lay up gold as dust, and thou shalt have plenty of silver, job. 22.24, 25.  
3. That the Lord will open his treasures to us, to help us out of debt, and make us able to lend and that we shall not be forced to borr●n. (r)  
(r) The Lord shall open unto thee his good treasure, and thou shalt lend unto many Nations, and thou shalt not borrow, Deut. 28.12. & 15.6.  
9 That we shall have a good name (s) among alt (t) even where we have suffered shame (u), for God will clear our innocency (w) and our memory shall be blessed (x). See reproach.  
(s. t.u) I will give them praise and fame in every land, where they have been put to shame,  
I will make you a name and a praise, among all people of the earth, Zeph. 3.19.20. Rom. 13 3.  
(w) Heshal bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgement as the noon day, Psal. 37.6.  
(x) The memory of the just is blessed Pr●. 10.7.  
10. That the Lord will give us health; for we shall not be si●k (y) but be kept from Discases (z) and our maladies shall be remove● (a. 32) health shall be restored (b), cur● and amendment shall be granted, (c).  
(y) The inhabitant shall not say, I am sick Isa. 33.24.  
(z.a. 32. b) The Lord will take away from thee all sickness, and will put none of t●● evil Dileases of Egypt upon thee, Deut. 7.15. Ex. 15.26.  
I will restore health unto thee, Jer. 30.17.  
(e) I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, jer. 33.6.  
11. The Lord will give us favour with men (d), he will make our enemies at peace with us (e) they shall have compassion on us (f) He will cause them to entreat us well in our ●fflictition. (g)  
(d) will give this people favour in the sight of the Egyptians, Exod. 3.21. & 12.36. Pro. 3.4.  
(e) When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. Pro. 16.7.  
(f) He made them to be pitied of all those that carried them captives, Psal. 106.46, jer. 42.12.  
(g) I will cause the enemy to entreat thee well, in the time of evil, and in the time of affliction. jer. 15.11.  
12. The Lord will bless our warrantable proceed in our particular callings (h) for he will never fail, forsake, or forget us therein (i), but will certainly be with us (k) that we shall presp●r (l) and have good success (m) and all shall go well (u) and our work shall have a reward (o) He will direct our ways (p) and establish our counsels (q) and enterprises (r) and bring our business to pass (s) He will command his blessing to be with us, in all we set our hand unto (t) and in every particular employment (u) As he was with others of his, he will be with us (w) in despite of all discouragements and oppositions. (x)  
(h) Thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands, happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee, psal. 128.2.  
(i) I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee, Heb. 13.5.  
(k) I am with you saith the Lord of Hosts,  
According to the word, that I covenanted with you, when ye came out of Egypt, so my spirit remaineth amongst you, Hag. 2.45. Ex. 3.7.  
(l) Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgements 1 Chr. 22.13.  
(m) Then thou shalt have good success. Josh. 1.8.  
(n) See the quotation at (h), Psal. 128.2.  
(o) Let not your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded, 2 Chron. 157.  
(p) In all thy ways acknowledge him, an● he shall direct thy paths. pro. 3.6.  
(q) Thou shalt decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee, job. 22.28.  
(r) By him actions are ordered, 1 Sam. 2.3  
(s) Commit thy way unto the Lord, 〈◊〉 he shall bring it to pass, psal. 37.5.  
(t) The words of Deut. 28.8.1 Ki. 2.3.  
(u) The Lord thy God will make thee plenteous in every work of thine hand, Deut. 30.9.  
(w) As I was with Moses so will I be with thee, Iosh. 1.5.  
(x) Be not afraid of their faces; for I am with thee, to deliver thee. jer. 1.8.  
13. The Lord will bless our journeys; For he will never fail, forsake, or forget us in them, (y) himself is (z) and will be with us in them (a. 33) his own especial presence shall go with us (b) oimselfes will go before us (c) to the place appointed (d), he will send his Angel before us (e) to keep us in the way (f) and to bring us to the place (g) he will give his Angels charge to guard us in all our journeys (h) that the least harm shall not befall us (i), Therefore they are commanded to look carefully, and tenderly to us (k) till they bring us where we would be (l). The Lord himself will keep us, wheresoever we give (m), He will go down with us, and bring us up again (n) he will protect us going, and returning (o) and will bless us, coming in and going out (p) and that continually (q) that the least inconvenience shall not betid us (r) At the end of our journey, he will give us rest (s) and will never leave us, till he hath performed his promises unto us. (t)  
(y) The Lord, he it is that doth go before thee, he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee, Deut. 31.8. Gen. 28.15.  
(z.a. 33) See the preceding proofs.  
(b) My presence shall go with thee, Ezod. 33.14.  
(c) See before (y).  
(●) I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared, Exod. 23 20.  
(e. f.g) See the foregoing d.  
(h. i.k) He shall give his Angels charge ove. thee to keep thee in all thy ways.  
They shall bear thee up in their hands; left thou dash thy foot against a stone, Psal. 91.11, 12.  
(l) See d before and, Ex. 32.34.  
(m. n) I will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land, Gen. 28.15.  
(o) The Lord shall preserve thy going out, and thy coming in, for evermore, psal. 121.8.  
(p) Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and goest out, Deut. 28.6.  
(q) See o before.  
(r) Thou shalt walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble, pro. 3.23. & 4.12.  
(s) I will give thee rest. Ex. 33.14.  
(t) I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee o● Gen 28.15.  
14. Th● Lord will bless our dwellings (u) a●●e hath blessed (w) and doth bless the same (x) 〈◊〉 that the plague nor any other evil shall 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them or us (y) Surely he will wake for 〈◊〉 make our habitation pros●●us (z), Sin shall be banished from (a. 34) peace shall be within (b) and quietness without our dwellings (c) We shall dwell safely (d) free from fear of evil, (e) our dwellings shall flourish (t) with pleasure and wealth (g) and be established (h) so that it shall be apparent (i).  
(v. w) Now it hath pleased thee to bless the house of thy servant, thou blessest O Lord, and it shall be blessed for ever, 1 Chro. 17.27.  
(x) He blesseth the habitation of the just, pro. 3.33.  
(y) There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwellings psal. 91.10.  
(z) The words of Job. 8.6.  
(a. 34) Thou shalt put away iniquity fare from thy Tabernacles, job. 22, 23. & 5.24.  
(b. c) My people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in quiet resting places, Isa. 32.18.  
(d, e) Whoso hearkneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil, pro. 1.33.  
(f) The tabernacle of the upright shall flourish, pro. 14.11.  
(g) There is treasure to be desired, and Oil in the dwelling of the wise, pro. 21.20.  
(h) The house of the righteous shall stand, pro. 12.7.  
(i) Thou shalt know that peace shall be in thy tabernacle, job. 5.24.  
15. The Lord will bless our store, for he will command his blessing to be thereon (k) our Ordinary provision shall be blessed (l) ye our meanest provisions though but of bread and water shall be blessed (m) so that we shall have provision from year to year. (n)  
(k) The Lord shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, Deut. 28.8.  
(l) Blessed shall be thy basket, and thy dough, Deut. 28.5.  
(m) He shall bless thy bread and thy water, Ex. 23 25.  
(n) Ye shall eat old store and bring forth the old because of the new, Leviticus 26.10.  
16. The LORD will bless us in the field or fruit of the ground (o) plentifully (p) this in every k●●● of fruit (q) in the fruit of our land (r) of our tree (s) of our Cerne, of our Wine (r) our Oil (u) a● these with increase (w) abundantly (x) that we shall be satisfied (y). He will give rain to our seed when we sow (z) and bread, of the Earth's increase (a. 35) Our sowing (b) our planting shall bring forth fruitful increase (c) yea exceedingly (d). The Lord will give good things, and our land shall give such increase, (e) that one year shall bring forth for three (f) Our threshing shall reach to the vintage, our vintage shall reach to sowing time with plenteousness (g) and to the fall (h) this from year to year, for until the fruit of the new come, we shall eat of the old (i) all this for our wealth (k) Therefore our ground shall be fat and fertile (●) the fruit of the ground shall not be devoured (m) neither shall the vine be barren (n) These blessings we shall enjoy, although there be great scarcity by former miscarriage of fruits (o) yea all these God prepareth, and appointeth for us (p) and unto this end, the Lord will send seasonable weather in sowing time (q) in our several reaping for Corn, for Wine and Oil, (r).  
(o. p) Blessed shalt thou be in the Field, Blessed shall be the fruit of thy ground, The Lord shall make thee plenteous in the fruit of thy ground, De. 28. 3●4.11  
(q.) The Lord thy God will make the plenteous in every work of thine hand, in the fruit of thy Land for good, Deut. 30.9.  
(s) I will multiply the fruit of the Tree, Ezek. 36.30.  
(t. u) He will bless thy Corn, and thy Wine, and thine Oil, Deut. 7.13.  
(w) I will call for the Corn, and will increase it, Ezek. 36.29.  
(x) The floors shall be full of Wheat, and the fats shall overflow with Wine and Oil, joel. 2.24. Hos. 2.21.22.  
(y) I will send you Corn and Wine and Oil, and ye shall be satisfied therewith, joel. 2.19. Levit. 25.19.  
(z.x. 35.) He shall give the rain of the seed, that thou shalt sow the ground withal; and Bread of the increase of the Earth. Isa. 30.23,  
(b. c.d) They sow Fields, and plant Vineyards,  
He blesseth them so that they are multiplied greatly, psal. 107.37, 38.  
(e) The Lord shall give that which is good, and our land shall yield her increase, Psal. 85.12.  
(f.g.h.) Ye shall eat your fill,  
The land, it shall b●ing forth fruit for three years,  
Until her fruits come in, ye shall eat of the old store, Levit. 25.19.21.22.  
Your threshing shall reach unto the vintage, and the vintage shall reach unto the sowing time, Levit. 26.5. Psal. 107.36.37.38.  
(k) The Lord will make thee plenteous for good, Deut. 30.9.  
(l) The earth shall be fat and plenteous, Isa. 30.23.  
(m. n) I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the Fruits of your ground, neither shall your Vine cast her Fruit before the time, Malac. 3.11.  
(o) I will send you Corn, and Wine, and Oil, and ye shall be satisfied therewith,  
And I will restore to you the years that the Locust hath eaten, the Canker-worm and the Caterpillar, and the Palmer-worm, Joel 2 19.25.  
(p) Thou preparest them Corn, when thou hast so provided for it psal. 65 9  
(q. r) I will give you the rain of your land in his due season, the first rain, and the latter rain, that thou mayest gather in thy Corn, and thy Wine, and thine Oil Deut. 11.14. & 28.12. Levit. 26.4. Icel. 2.23. Isa. 30.23. psal. 65.10.  
17.  
Promises of seasonable weather upon any occasion.  
See the last proofs to (q.r.)  
Thus fare the first head of the fifth main part.  
The second head of the fifth main part containing such Promises, as concern ours.  
1. Such as concern our children, as, that  
THE Lord is in covenant with them to be their God for ever (s) he will give them his word and spirit continually (t) he will circumcise their hearts that they may love the Lord unfaignedly (u) he will increase his graces in them (w) his promises belong to them (x) they shall be blessed (y) and not beg their bread (z) The Lord will preserve them though they be poor (a. 36) & provide for them (b) and settle them (c), we shall perceive our seed to be many & great (d) and mighty (e) it shall go well with them after us (f) We shall see our children's children (g) The Lords loving kindness and righteousness shall never fail them. (h) Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven (i) for they are holy, (k)  
(s) I will establish my Covenant, between me and thee, and thy seed after thee in their Generations for an everlasting covenant to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, Gen. 17.7.  
(t) My spirit and my words shall not departed out of thy mouth nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seeds seed, Isa. 59.21.  
(u) The Lord thy God will circumcise the Heart of thy seed, to love the Lord thy God, with all thine Heart, and with all thy Soul, Deut. 30.6.  
(w) The Lord shall increase you and your children, Ps. 115.14.  
(x) The promise is unto you, and your children, Acts 2.39.  
(y) His seed is blessed, psal. 37.26. pro. 13 22 & 20.7.  
(z) Yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging their Bread, Psal. 37.25.  
(a. 36) He shall save the children of the needy, psal. 72.4.  
(b) His seed shall inherit the Earth, psal. 25.13.  
(c) The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before thee, psal. 102.28.  
(d) Thou shalt know also that thy seed shall be great, and thine offspring as the grass of the earth, job. 5.25.  
(e) His seed shall be mighty upon Earth, Psal. 112.2.  
(f) Thou shalt keep his statutes, that it may go well with thy children after thee, Deut. 4 40. & 5.29.  
(g) The words. psal. 128.6.  
(h) The mercy of the Lord, is from everlasting to everlasting, upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children, psal. 103.17.  
(i) Jesus said, suffer little children to come unto me, for of such is the Kingdom of God, Matth. 19.14. Mark. 10.14. Luk. 18 16.  
(k) Your children are holy, 1 Cor. 7 14 Mal. 2.15.  
2. Such as concern our Cattles.  
The fruit of them in general shall be blessed (l) particularly of our kine (m) of our sheep (n) and thus with increase (o) plentifully (p) exceedingly (q) without diminishing (r) The Lord will send Grass in our Fields for our Cattles (s) and feed them in large, fat, and healthful pastures. (t)  
(l. m.n.o.p) Blessed shalt thou be in the fruit of thy Cattles, the increase of thy Kine, and the flocks of thy sheep.  
The Lord shall make thee plenteous in the fruit of thy Cattles, Deut. 28, 4.11. & 7.13. & 30.9.  
(q. r) He blesseth them, that they are multiplied greatly, and suffereth not their Cattles to decrease, psal. 107.38.  
(s) Deut. 11.15.  
(t) Thy Cattles shall feed in large pastures, Isa. 36.23.  
3. Of blessing upon the fruit of the Womb either of man or beast, as  
The fruit of the Womb is the gift of God (u) He will keep from barrenness (w) he maketh the barren fruitful (x) preserveth the fruit in the Womb (y) keepeth from untimely births (z) and every way blesseth the fruit of the Womb. (a. 37)  
(u) The Lord shall make thee plenteous in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy Cattles, Deut. 20.11.  
(w) There shall nothing cast their young, nor be barren in thy Land, Exod, 23.26. Deut. 7.14.  
(x) He maketh the barren Woman, to be a joyful mother of children, psalm 113.9.  
(y) He will bless the fruit of thy Womb, Deut. 7.13.  
(z) See the foregoing (w).  
(a. 37.) Thus shall the man be blessed, that feareth the Lord, Psal. 128.4. & 127.3. & Deut. 7.13.  
Thus fare the second head of the fifth main part.  
The third head of the fifth main part, containinh such promises as concern the Church of God.  
First, of general restauration after general desolation.  
THat the LORD will cause the ruin'd places to be re-edified (b) and all things to be ordered after the former manner (c) be the places never so desolate (d) and be all never so much out of Order (e) be our Estate never so despised or forsaken (f) were we never so far scattered (g) be it never so unlikely, and impossible i● man's judgement (h) that all that hear thereof shall wonder, fear, and tremble (l) especially considering how the Lord will plague them, that plagula us (k) and establish us in all peace (l) prosperity (m) health (n) safety (o) joy (p) and pleasure (q) fully freeing us from the hands of our Enemy. (r)  
See before promises to Captives: And concerning this at large, Ez. 34. & 3● cap. & Isa. 49. & 60. cap. etc.  
(b. c) Thus saith the Lord, the City shall be builded upon her own heap, and the palace shall remain after the manner thereof, jer. 30. ●8.  
(d. e) Again there shall be heard in this place that is desolate, with ut man, and without inhabitant, and without hest.)  
The voice of joy, the voice of the Bridegroom, the voice of them that shall bring the sacrifice of praise into the house o● the Lord, jer. 33.10.11. & 18.20.  
(f) I will heal thee of thy wounds, because they called thee an outcast saying, this is Zion whom no man seeeketh after, jer. 30.17.  
(g) Lo, I will save thee from afar, Jer. 30.10.  
(h) If it be marvellous in the eyes of the remnant of this people, should it also be marvellous in my eyes saith the Lord of hosts? Zech. 8 6.  
(i) And it shall be to me an honour before all the Nations of the Earth, and they stral fear and tremble for all the prosperity, that I procure unto it, Jer. 33 9  
(k. l) They that spoil thee, shall be made a spoil,  
Thy children shall be as aforetime, and their Congregation shall be established before me, and I will punish all that oppress them, jer. 30.16.20. Levitious 26.6.  
(m. n. ●) Jacob shall return and shall be in rest, and in quiet, and none shall make him afraid, J●●. 30.10.  
There shall yet old men, and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem,  
And the streets of the City shall be full of boys and girls, playing in the streets thereof Zech. 8.4, 5.  
(●. q) See before (d. e) Jer. 33.10.11.  
(r) Strangers shall no more serve themselves of him, jer. 30.8.  
Secondly, that the Lord will restore his pure worship among us; yea in the very place where we formerlyed enjoy the sam● (●) and in the same manner (t) we shall be freed from evil teachers and will provide for us good teachers (u) who shall bring us good tidings, (w) and shall teach us what G●● commands (x) in due season (y) watchfully (z) 〈◊〉 constantly. (a. 38)  
(s. t) Again there shall be heard in this pl●●● the voice of them that shall say, praise the Lord of Hosts, and of them that shall bring the Sacrifice of praise, Jerem. 33.10, 11.  
(v) I am against the Sheaphards', I will cause them to cease from feeding the flock neither shall the Shepherds feed themselves any more,  
I will feed my flock in a good pasture and they shall lie in a good fold,  
I will set up one Shepherd over them, Ez. 34.10.14.23.  
(w) I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings, Isa. 41.27.  
(x) I will raise them up a prophet, and he shall speak unto them. all that I shall command him, Deut. 18.18.  
(y) The Lord hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season, Isa. 50.4.  
(z.a. 38) I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night, Isa. 62.6.  
Thirdly, the Lord will restore good government among us, namely good Judges and Counselors as in former times (b) They shall be endued with wisdom for counsel (c) and judgement for Justice (d) They shall reverence and cherish the Church's welfare (e), so that all good government in the Commonwealth shall be maintained (f).  
(b) I will restore thy Judges as at the first, and thy Counselors as at the beginning, Isa. 1.26.  
(c) The Lord giveth wisdom, Pro. 2.6.9.  
(d) In that day, shall the Lord of Hosts, be for a spirit of judgement, to him that sitteth in judgement, Isa. 286.  
(e) Kings shall be thy nursing Fathers, and their Queens thy nursing Mothers, Isa. 49.23. & 60.16.  
(f) I will make thy officers, peace and thine exactions righteousness, Isa. 60.17 Psal. 85.10.11, Zech. 8 3.  
Fourthly, We shall see the wealth of God's Church and peace upon Israel (g). Psalm, 128.5.6.  
Thus fare of the third and last head of the fifth main part.   

The Sixth and last main part, containing, 1, Such promises as assure plenty of mererfull rewards to several 〈◊〉 saving Graces, and other good Gifts.  
1. Sanctification, Uprightness, or conseiable Obedience;  
Such an one is the child of God (h) and in his favour (i) he shall have saving knowledge (k) his sins shall be forgiven (l) he is justified from them (m) and freed from God's anger punishing of them (●) He fears God (o) shall leave sin (p) hateth lying (q) hath the Lords Name for his refuge (r) his prayers are heard (s) he shall be strong 〈◊〉 the Lord (t) and walketh surely (u) and bold● (●) even as a Lion (x) He shall have joy (y) and peace (z) His enemies shall be at peace (a. 39) and all creatures in league with him, (b) he shall b●● reserved from evil (c) and escape out of troubls (d) sh●ll have an happy outward estate (e) he shall want no good thing (f) God will honour him (g) so will our Saviour (h) He excels his neighbour (i) The evil man shall bow before him in fear, obedience & respect to him (k) his house shall have much treasure (l) The riches of the wicked shall fall to his share (m) he shall find favour with men (n) he shall have content in mind (o) If he be poor, he is dears in God's sight, & worthier than the ungodly rich (p) If he be in presperity others joy (q) if in authority the people rejoice (r) the poor have Justice from them, ●nd far the better for them (s) He is a joy to h●s parents (t) His children shall escape evil (u) and be blessed after him (w) The land where he lives shall be preserved, and if it be in distress be delivered by his means (x) The place where 〈…〉 shall prosper, (y) He is and shows himself truly wise (z) He shall be well governed (a 40) keeps his Soul (b) Shows he love Christ (c) belongs to Christ (d) GOD the Father ●●d Christ the Redeemer loves him (e) and will reveal himself to him (f) Ask what he will, he shall have it (g) He shows he is justified by Christ, (h) All shall be great gain to him (i) He 〈◊〉 all find that Christ esteems, affects, remembers, will guide, preserve, provide for, and every way do good unto him, as if he were his brother, fifter, Mother, for so he names him (k). Of what Nation, calling, degree soever he be, the Lord will give him glory, honour and peace (l) He shall have long life on Earth (m) be happy in death (n) be freed from damnation (o) His labour shall not be in vain (p) but he shall have a merciful and full reward of every good work (q) He hath right in the Tree of life, and shall enter into the Gates into the City (r) shall sit in the throne of Christ's Majesty with him (s) and judge the World (t) and the evil Angels (u) He shall be every way blessed here (w) and for evermore. (x)  
(h) For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the Sons of God, Rom. 8.14. psal. 15, 1.2.  
(i) So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. Pro. 34. He loveth him that followeth after righteousness, Pro. 15.9.  
(k) A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright he directeth his way. The integrity of the upright shall guide them. The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way, Prov. 21.29. & 11.3.5.  
(l) By mercy and truth iniquity is pu●ged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil, Pro. 16.6.  
(m) The just man walketh in his integrity. He that followeth after righteousness and mercy, findeth life, righteousness and honour, Pro. 20.7. & 21.21.  
(n) Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death Pro. 11.4.  
(o) He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord, Pro. 14.2.  
(p) The high way of the upright is to departed from evil, Pro. 16.17.  
(q) Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of Transgressors is hard, Pro. 13 15.  
(r) The Name of the Lord is a strong Tower: the righteous man runneth to it, and is safe, pro, 18.10.  
(s) But if any man be a worshipper of him and do his will, him he heareth, Joh. 9.31.  
(r) The way of the Lord is strength to the upright, Pro. 10.29.  
(u. w) He that walketh uprightly walketh surely, pro. 10.9.  
(x) But the righteous are bold as a Lion, Pro. 28.1.  
(y) But the righteous do sing and rejoice. Light is sown for the righteous: and gladness for the upright in heart, pro. 29.6. psal. 97.11.  
(z) And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and on the Israel of God, Gal. 6.16. Pro. 15.15.  
(a. 38.) When a man's ways please the Lord, ●ee maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him, Pro. 16.7.  
(b) For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the Field, and the Beasts of the Field shall be at peace with thee, J●b. 15.23.  
(c.d.) The righteousness of the upright shall deliver him,  
The righteous in delivered out of trouble Pro. 11.6. Id. 8.6.  
(●) What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many daye●, that he may see good. Depart from evil, and do good, seek peace, and pursue it, Ps. 34 12.14.  
(f) No good thing will he withhold from them that w●lke uprightly, Ps. 84.11.  
Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you, Mat. 6.33.  
But he that keepeth the Law, happy is he, Pro. 29.18. Godliness is profitable to all things: having the promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come, 1 Tim. 4 8.  
(g) For them that honour me I will honour, 1 Sam. 2.30.  
He that followeth after righteousness, and mercy, findeth life, righteousness, and honour, Pro. 21.21.  
(h) If any one serve me, him will my Father honour. Jo. 12.26.  
(i) The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour, Pro. 12.26.  
(k) The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the Gates of the Righteous, Pro. 14.19.  
(l) In the House of the righteous is much Treasure. pro. 15.6.  
(m) Though he heap up silver as the dust, and he prepare raiment as the day: he may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver, Job. 27.16.17.  
(n) Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck, writ them upon the Table of thine heart: so shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man, Pro. 3.3.4.  
(o) The righteous eateth to the satisying of his soul, pro. 13.25.  
(p) Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways though he be rich, Pro. 28.6.  
(q) When it goeth well with the righteous the City rejoiceth, pro. 11.10.  
(r) When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice, pro. 29 2.  
(s) The righteous considereth the cause of the poor, pro. 29.7.  
(t) The Father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him, Pro. 23.24.  
(u) But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered, pro. 11.21.  
(w) The just man walketh in his integrity; his children are blessed after him pro. 20.7.  
(x) He shall deliver the Island of the innocent: and it is delivered by the pureness of thine hands, job. 22.30.  
(y) When it goeth well with the righteou the City rejoiceth, and when the wicked perish there is shouting.  
By the blessing of the upright the City is exalted, pro. 11.10.11.  
(z) Who so keepeth the Law is a wise fo● pro. 28.7.  
(a. 39) By the wisdom of the upright the City is exalted, pro. 11.11.  
The integrity of the upright shall guide them, v. 3. The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way, v. 5.  
(b) He that keepeth the Commandment, keepeth his own soul, pro. 19.16.  
(c. d. e. f.) He that hath my Commandments and keep them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and manifest myself to him, Io. 14 21.  
(g) If ye abide in me and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you Jo. 15.7.  
(h) For not the hearers of the Law are justified before God but the doers of the Law, Rom. 2.13.  
(i) But godliness with contentment is great gain, 1 Tim. 6.6.  
(k) For who soever shall do the will of my Father which is in Heaven, the same is my brother, my sister, and mother, Mat. 12.50. Mar. 3.35. My mother, and my beethrens are these which hear the word o● God and do it, Lu. 8.21.  
(l) But Glory, Honour, and peace to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentiles, Romans 2.10.  
(m) What man is he that desireth life and loveth many days that he may see good? departed from evil, and do good seek peace and pursue it, Psal. 34 12.14.  
(n) But the righteous hath hope in his death Pro. 14.32.  
But righteousness delivers from death, ch. 10.2. & 11.4.  
(o) In the way of righteousness there is life and in the path way thereof there is no death, Pro. 12.28.  
(p) Be ye stedtash, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord for you know that your labours not in vain in the Lord, 1 Corin. 1.15.58.  
(q) Bless are they that do his Commandments that they may have right in the Tree of life, and may enter in thorough the gates into the City, Rev. 1.22.14.  
(s) And Jesus said unto them, verily I say unto you, that ye which have followed me in the regeneration, when the Son of man shall sit in the Thro●e of hi● glory, ye also shall sit upon 〈◊〉 Thrones, judging the twelve tribes o● Israel, Mat. 19.28.  
(t. u) Do you not know that the Saint● shall judge the world, 1 Cor. 6.2. Know you not that we shall judge Angels? Much more things that pertain to this life? v. 3.  
(w) But he that keepeth the Law happy i● he, Pro. 29.18.  
Blessed is he that keepeth the say. 〈◊〉 the prophecy of this book, Rev. 22.7. I● ye know these things appy are ye ● ye do them, job. 13.17.  
(x) To them who by patiented continuance in well doing seek for glory, and honour, and immortality; eternal life, To him that ordereth his conversation aright, will I show the salvation of God, Ps. 50.23. & 15. & 24.  
Righteousness tendeth to life, Pro. 11.19. In the way of righteousness is life, Pro. 12.28. He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour, Ch. 21.21.  
Who so walketh uprightly shall be saved, Ch. 28.18.  
2. To saving Knowledge.  
Such shall understand God's Word and walk in his ways (y) shall discern things aright in his calling (z) shall be guided in the way of life. (a. 40) and instruct others (●) and govern his tongue (c) and increase thingin (d) and be esteemed wise (e) & increase in wisdom (f) walking sleeping, waking he shall have peace and good government (g) and honour (h) and find good (i) and be strong in grace, and virtue and boldness (k) and increase his strength (l). His Family shall prosper, be made rich, and be established (m) 〈◊〉 shall have eternal life (n) and a great measure of glory. (o)  
(y) Who is wise and he shall understand these things, prudent and he shall know them? for the ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them, Hos. 14.9.  
(z) A wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgement, Eccl. 8.5.  
(a. 40) When thou goest it shall lead thee, when thou sleepest it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest it 〈◊〉 talk with thee. For the Commandment is a lamp, and the Law is light. Pro. 6.22.23.  
(b) Daniel 10.  
(c. d) The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips, Pro. 16.23.  
(e. f) Understanding is a wellspring of life to him that hath it, pro. 16.22.  
(g) When thou g●est it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest it shall keep thee; when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee, Pal. 6.22.  
(h) Length of days are in her right hand and in her lief hand are riches, and honour, Pro. 3.16.  
(i) He that handleth a matter wisely shall 〈◊〉 good, Pro. 16.20.  
(k.l.) A wise man is strong: yea a man of knowledge increaseth strength, Pro. 24.5.  
(m) Through wisdom is an house builded, and by understanding it is established. And by knowledge shall the Chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches, Pro. 24.3.4.  
(n) And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent, Jo. 17 3.  
(o) And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament: and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever, Dan. 12.3.  
3. To confession of sins.  
He that does so, though for his sins he were fallen into extremes misery; the Lord will not forget, despise, abhor, or forsake him utterly; but will remember his covenant to deliver him (p) He shall have mercy (q) and have all his sins forgiven him (r) His Soul shall be restored often times (s) shall escape Hell, and enjoy Heaven. (t)  
(o) If they shall confess their iniquity and the iniquity of their ●athers, with their trespass which they trespassed 〈◊〉 me, and I that also they hvewalked contrary unto me.  
And that I also have walked contrary unto them, and have brought them into the Land of their enemies, etc. Ver. 41, 42, 43.  
I will not cast them away, neither will I abhor them to destroy them utterly, & to break my covenant with them, for I am the Lord their God. But I will for their sakes remember the covenant of their Ancestors, whom I brought forth out of the Land of Egypt, in the sight of the Heathen, that I might be their God, Leu. 26 40, 41, 42 44.  
(q) But who so confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy, Pro. 28.13.  
(r) If we confess our sins, he is faithful, and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness, 1 joh. 1.9.  
(s. t) He looketh upon men and if any say I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not: He will deliver his Soul● from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light; Lo all these things worketh God often times with man, To bring back his Soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living, Job. 33.27, 28, 29 30.  
4. To an humble heart, and godly sorrow for sin.  
The LORD dwelleth with such an one (u) and hath especial respect to his griefs (w) he is nigh at hand to hear, and to help in distresses (x) a contrite spirit is acceptable to God, a broken heart he will not despise (y) he healeth the broken hearted and bindeth up his sores (z) He will revive the spirits of the humble (a. 4) And the heart of the contrit●●ones (b) and will not contend herein for ever, nor be always wrath, l●st the spirits should fail before him (c) The Lor● will restore comforts to such mourners (d) their condition is blessed (e) they shall be comforted (f) and their sorrow shall be turned into joy (g) the LORD takes especial notice of such relenting, weeping▪ humbling (h) He will preserve such from general calami●● (i) and give them his heavenly Kingdom (k).  
(u) For thus saith the high and lofty one that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is called holy; I dwell in the high and holy place: with him also that is of a humble and contrate spirit to 〈◊〉 the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones, Isa. 57.15.  
(w) But that this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and that trembleth at my word. I have seen his ways and will heal him, I will lead him also, and will restore comforts unto him, and to his mourners, Isa. 66.2. & 57.18.  
(x) The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart: and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit, Psal. 34.18.  
(y) The Sacrifice of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart (Oh God) thou wilt not despise, Psal. 51.17.  
(z) He healeth the broken heart; and bindeth up their wounds, Psal. 147.3.  
(a. 41. b) I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble and to revive the heart of the contrite ones, Isa. 57.15.  
(c) For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth; for the spirit should fail before me and the soul which I have made, Isa. 57.16.  
(d) I have seen his ways and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his moumers, vers. 18.  
(e. f) Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted, Mat. 5.4.  
Blessed are ye that weep: for ye shall laugh, Lu. 6.21.  
(g) Looke unto Abraham your father, and unto Sara that bore you; for I called him alone and blessed him and increased him.  
For the Lord shall comfort Zier.  
He will comfort all her waste places, and he will make her wilderness like Eden: and her desert like the garden of the Lord: Joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving and the voice of melody, Isa. 51.23.  
(h) Because thy heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thyself before the Lord, when thou heardst what I spoke against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and hast rend thy , and wept before me; I also have heard thee, saith the Lord, 2 Ki 22.19.  
(i) Behold therefore I will gather thee unto thy fathers, & thou shalt be gathered in to thy grave in peace, and thy eyes shall not see all the evil that I will bring upon this place, v. 20.  
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven, Mat. 5.3.  
5. To our mourning for the sins of the times.  
The Lord gives his Angel most strict charge to mark such, that they may be spared from, and to preserve such, that they be not so much as touched, by any general calamity. (l)  
(l) And the Lord said unto him go through the midst of the City, through the midst of Jerusalem, & set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh, and that cry for all the abominations that are done in the midst thereof. Slay utterly old and young; both maids, and little children, and women but come not near any man upon whom is the mark. Ezek 9 46.  
6 To true Faith in Jesus Christ.  
Such as have the same are Gods children (m) shall have remission of their sins, & justification from them (n) The father himself loves them (o) Such shall repent (p) & be obedient (q) And abound in grace (r) & patiently wait God's leisure (s) They are in a blessed estate (t) shall prospe (u) shall not perish (w) but by death shall pass to life (x) And have everlasting like. (y)  
(m) But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the Sons of God, even to them that believe on his name, Io. 1.12.  
Now to Abraham and his seed, were the promises made, Gal. 3.16.  
(n) To him give all the Prophet's witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins, Acts 10.43.  
(o) For the Father Himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God, Joh. 16.27.  
(p) He that believeth in me though he were dead, yet shall he live. Joh. 11 25.  
Whosoever believeth on me, should not abide in darkness, Jo. 12.46.  
(q) Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that believeth on me the works that I do, shall he do also, and greater works than these shall he do because I got unto my Father, joh. 14.12.  
(r) He that believeth on me, as the Scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow Rivers of living waters, Joh. 17.38.  
(s) He that believeth, shall not make haste, Isa. 28.16.  
(t) Blessed are they that have not seem, and yet have believed, Jo. 20.29.  
(u) Believe in the Lord your God: so shall you be established believe his prophets: so shall ye prosper, 2 Chron. 20.20.  
(w) That whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life. He that believeth on him is not condemned. He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life, joh. 3.15.18.36.  
He that heareth my word and believeth on him that sent me hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation, but is passed from Death unto Life. Ch. 5.24.  
And whosoever liveth, and believeth in me; shall never die, Ch. 11.26.  
(x) He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation, but is passed from Death to Life, Joh. 5.24.  
(y) And this is the will of him that sent me that every one that seethe the Son, and believeth on him may have everlasteing life 〈◊〉 6.40.  
For God so loved the World that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth on him, should not perish but have everlasting life, Ch. 3.16 & 20.31.  
Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved and thy House, Acts 16.31.  
For by grace you are saved, through Faith, and not of yourselves, Eph. 2.8.  
For God sent not his Son into the World to condemn the World: but that the World through him might be saved Joh. 3.17.  
For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the saviour of all men, especially of those that believe, 1 Tim. 4.10.  
7. To turning from, or forsaking of sie.  
Such shall have mercy (z) The LORD is reach to forgive such (a. 42) And will forgive such (b) And repent of the evil threatened (c) And will not suffer his wrath to fall upon such (d) nor keep his anger against such (e) nor punish such (f) He will return to such (g) And dwell with such (h) And be always with such for good (i) such shall enjoy outward blessings (k) and inward peace (l) Christ will give such light both light of knowledge, and comfort (m) such shall not be damned (n) But saved (o).  
(z) He that covereth his sins shall not prosper, but he that confesseth and forsaketh them, shall have mercy, Pro. 28.13.  
(a. 42.) 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, Isa. 55.7.  
(b) It may be that the House of Juda will hear all the evil that I purpose to do unto them, that they may return every man from his evil way, that I may forgive their iniquity, and their sin, Jer. 36 3.  
(c) Turn ye unto me with all your heart, with fasting with weeping, and with mourning. And rend your heart and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God. for he is geacious, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil, Ioc●. 12.13.  
(d.e.) Return thou back-sliding Israel, saith the Lord, and I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I am merclfull, saith the Lord, and will not keep anger for ever, Jer. 3.12.  
(f) And go not after other Gods to serve them and to worship them and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands, and I will do you no hurt, jer. 25.6.  
And the redeemer shall come to Zion, & to them that turn from transgression in jacob, Isa. 59.20.  
(g) Turn you unto me, saith the Lord● hosts, and I will turn unto you, saith the Lord of hosts, Zoc. 1.3. Mal. 3.7.  
(h. i) Now let them put away their whoredom, and the carcases of then Kings far from me, and I will dwell in the midst of them for ever, Ez. 43.9.  
(k) If ye be willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the Land, Isa. 19 If thou wilt put away thine abominations out of my sight, then shalt thou not remove, Jer. 4.1.  
(l) Ask for the old paths where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your Souls, Jer. 6.16.  
(m) Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light, Eph. 5.14.  
(n) But if the wicked will turn from all his sins, that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes,  
And do that which is lawful and right: shall surely live he shall not die, Ez. 18.21.  
(o) O Jerusalem wash thy heart from wickedness that thou mayst be saved, Jer. 4.14.  
8. To Watchfulness over our ways.  
We are in a happy condition (p) and shall be most happy when our Saviour comes to us either by loath, or judgement (q) For the Lord will plentifully reward us (r) and make us most happy in Heaver, where Christ himself will servens. (s)  
(p) Happy is the man that feareth always, pro. 28.14.  
(q) Watch therefore for you know not what hour your Lord will come. Blessed is that servant, whom his Lord, when he cometh shall find so doing. Mat. 24.42 46.  
(r) Vide suprà (q) of a truth I say unto you he will make him ruler over all that he hath. Blessed are those servants whom the Lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily,  
(●) I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.  
And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them s●, blessed are those servants, Lu. 12.43.44.37.38. v.  
9 To hope in, or patiented awaiting for God's help.  
He that does so is in a blessed estate (t) his ho●● shall not fail nor deceive him, (u) he shall not 〈◊〉 ashamed (w) the Lord thinks thoughts of peac● towards him, and will give an ●nd according to his hop (x) The Lord will comfort him (y) the end shall be gladness (z) he shall have outward prosperity (a. 43) The Lord will hear him (b) and increase his spiritual and temporal welfare. (c) Hereby he may be assured of salvation (d) And shall enjoy unconceivable, unutterable happiness in heaven (e).  
(●) Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God, psal. 146.5. Jer. 17.7. Blessed i● he that waiteth, Dar. 12.12.  
(u) The expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever. psal. 9.18.  
(w) Let none that wait on thee be ashamed, psal. 25.3.  
(x) For I know the thoughts I think towards you, saith the Lord,  
Thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you an expected end, jer. 29.11.  
(y) Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he will strengthen thy heart; wait I say, on the Lord, Psal. 27.14.  
(z) The hope of the righteous shall be gladness, Prov. 10.28.  
(a. 43) But those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the Earth, psal. 37.9.  
(b) I will wait for the God of my salvation my God will hear me, Mic. 7 7.  
(c) Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. ●o he shall be as a Tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her 〈◊〉 by the River: and shall not see when heat cometh; but her leaf shall be green and shall not be careful 〈◊〉 the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding Fruit, Jer. 17.7, 8.  
(d) For we are saved by hope, Rom. 8.24.  
(e) For since the beginning of the World, men have not heard nor perceived by the care, neither hath the eye seen O God, besides thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him, Isa. 64 4.  
10. To trust in God.  
He that does so is blessed (f) the Lord takes especial notice of him (g) and will be good unto him (h) he will preserve such from back-sliding (i) and comfort his heart (k) Surely his heart sha● Joy in the Lord (l) The eye of the Lord is upon him (m) Such shall be delivered from greatest extremity (n) And be preserved in famine (o) Such shall be exalted (p) The Lord will be a shield to him (q) And give him good success (t) And a plentiful roward for ever (●).  
(f) Who so trusteth in the Lord happy is ●e, Pro. 16.20.  
He that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat, Pro. 28.25.  
Blessed is the man that trusteth in him. Psalm 34.8. Vid●s●pr● (c) 〈◊〉 17.7.8.  
(g) The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble, and he knoweth them that trust in him, Nahum. 1.7.  
(h) The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the Soul that seeketh him, Lam. 3.25.  
(i) I have trusted also in the Lord, therefore I shall not slide, Psal. 26.1.  
For the King trusteth in the Lord, and through the mercy of the most high he shall not be moved, Ps. 21.7.  
(k) Wait on the Lord, be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thy heart, Psal. 27.14.  
(l) For our heart shall rejoice in him: because we have trusted in his holi name, psal. 33.21.  
(m. n.o) The eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy, psal. 33.18.  
To deliver their souls from death, and to keep them alive in famine, v. 19  
(p) But who so putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe, Pro. 29.25.  
(q) He is a buckler to all those that trust in him, Psal. 18.30.  
He is a shield unto them that put their trust in him, Proverbs 30.5.  
(r) Trust also in him: and he shall bring it to pass Psal 37 5.  
Believe in the Lord your God so shall you be established: believe his Prophets, so shall you prosper, 2 Chron. 20.20.  
(s) Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath a great recompense of reward, Heb. 10.35.  
11. To such as have inward Peace.  
It is acceptable to God (t) And the God of Peace, will be with us (u).  
(t) For the Kingdom of God is not meat and drink, but righteousness, and peace, and Joy in the holy Ghost. For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men, Rom. 14.17, 18.  
(u) Live in peace: and the God of love and peace shall be with you. 2 Cor. 13.11.  
12. To such a● have joy in the holy Gh●st  
That Joy is cur strength (w) And cou●eth go●● braith (x) And ma●●th a cheerful countenance (y) And causeth continually 〈◊〉 in the Lora● Name (z) We are herein as●eptable to God (a, 44) And shall have our heart's desire (b) And be every way bessed (c).  
(w) For the joy of the Lord is your strength Neb. 8.10.  
(x) A merry heart doth good like a medicine, Pro. 17.22.  
(y) A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. Pro 15.13.  
(z) Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O Lord. 〈◊〉 the light of thy countenance. In 〈◊〉 name shall they rejoice all the day, a 〈◊〉 in thy righteousness shall they be ex●●ted. For thou art the glory of 〈◊〉 strength, and in thy favour our ho●● 〈◊〉 be ex●lted, Psal. 89.15, 16, 17.  
(a. 44) Vide suprd (t) Rom. 14.17 18.  
(b) Delight thyself in the Lord and he shall give thee the desires of thy heart, Psal. 37.4.  
(●) Blessed are the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O L●rd, in the light of thy countenance, ps. 89.15.  
13. To such as fear God.  
As the Texts quoted are annexed thereunto, out of the 112. Psalm as followeth, He is in a blessed condition (d) his seed shall be 〈◊〉 fled (e) And mighty (f) He shall have abundance (g) with contentment (h) is justified by Christ's righteousness (i) in greatest sorrow he shall have comfort, and in greatest need, deliverance (k) He is endued with mercy, compassion, sincerity, and charity (l) He shall persevere in goodness; and the Lord will never forget him (m) Nor his good works (n) He shall live fearless in evil times (o) And not be troubled at evil tidings (p) His heart is fixed (q) yea established (r) He trusteth in the Lord (s) He shall see his desire upon his Enemies (t) He shall be happy here and for ever (u). And further out of the 28. Psalm, he is and shall be blessed (w) God will provide for him (x) And prosper him in his particular calling (y) He shall be blessed with many sweet children (z) He shall see th● peace of God's people all his days (a. 45) And his children's children (b) The wicked shall be extremely vexed at his prosperity (c). And lastly out of divers other places of Scripture, he is accepted of God (d) The Lord will teach him and be in covenant with him (c) He shall departed from evil (f) Be justified from sin, have his Soul Eased, and his evil nature healed (g) his inward peace shall be continued (h) And he shall increase in grace (i) Gods fear is the beginning of wisdom (k) The Lord will show him the b●s● way (l) his Eye is upon him (m) to preserve him in famine (n) To keep him from Calamity (o) T● deliver him out of extremity (p) He is, (q) An● shall continue in the way of life (r) he shall hav● riches, and honour (s) Life, and health (t) J● (u) And contentment (w) And outward prosperity (x) His seed shall prosper also (y) he shall prolong his days (z) And shall persevere in go● (a. 46) God will hear his cry (b) And fulf●● his desires (c) he shall prevail against his Enemies' (d) he is in the right way to happiness (e) An● shall be saved. (f)  
(d) Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, Psal. 112.1.  
(e. f) His seed shall be mighty upon earth, the generation of the upright, shall be blessed, v. 2.  
(g.h.i.) Wealth and riches shall be in his house and his righteousness endureth for ever, v. 3.  
(k. l) Unto the upright there arifeth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. A good man showeth favour, and dareth: he will guide his affairs with discretion, v. 4.5.  
(m) Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance, v. 6.  
(n) He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor: his righteousness endureth for, ever, v. 9  
(o. p.q) He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed trusting in the Lord, v. 7.  
(●) His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, v. 8.  
(s. u) (s) Vide suprà (o) (t) vid. (r) vid. (n).  
(w) Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord, Psal. 128.1.8.  
(x) For thou shalt eat the labour of thy hands, v. 2.  
(y) Happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee idem.  
(z) Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like Olive-plants round about thy Table. Behold, thus shall the man be blessed, that feareth the Lord, v. 3.4.  
(a. 45.) The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem, all the days of thy life. v. 5.  
(b) Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children and peace upon Israel. v. 6.  
(c) The wicked shall see it and be grieved, he shall gnash with his Teeth and melt, away, psa. 112.10.  
(d) But in every Nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness is accepted of him, Act. 10.35.  
(e) The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him: and he will show them his covenant, psal. 25.14.  
(f) By the fear of the Lord, men depart from evil, Pro. 16.6.  
(g) But upon you that fear my name shall the son of righteousness arise with hea●ing in his wings, Mal. 4.2.  
(h) His soul shall dwell at ease, an● his seed shall inherit the Earth, psal. 25.13.  
(i) Vide suprà (g) Mal. 4.2. And ye shall go forth and grow up as Calves of th● st●ll.  
(k) The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, pro. 1.7, psal. 111.10.  
(●) Who is the man that feireth the Lord Him shall he teach in the way that 〈…〉 choose, Ps. 25.12.  
(m) The eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, psal. 33.18.  
(n) To deliver their soul from death: and to keep them alive in famine, v. 19  
(o) The fear of the Lord tendeth to life, and he that hath it shall abide satisfied: he shall not be visited with evil, Pro. 19.23.  
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to departed from the snares of Death, pro. 14.27.  
(p) Vide suprà (m) and (n) psal. 33.18.19.  
(q.r.) The fear of the Lord tendeth to life, and he that hath it shall abide satisfied: he shall not be visited with ev●● Pro. 19.23.  
(s. t) By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches and honour, and life, Pro. 22.4.  
Fear the Lord and departed from evil: it shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones, pro. 3.7, 8.  
(w) His soul shall dwell at ease, and his seed  
(x, y) shall inherit the earth, Psal. 25.13. (w.x.y.)  
(z) The fear of the Lord prolongeth days, Pro. 10.27.  
Like as a Father pitieth his children: so the Lord pitieth them that fear him, Psal. 103.13.  
(a. 46) The fear of the Lord tendeth to life; and he that hath it shall abide satisfied, Pro. 19.23.  
(b.c.) He will fulfil the desires of them that fear him he also will hear their cry: and will save them, Ps. 145.19.  
(d) Ye shall tread down the wicked: for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet, M●l. 4 3.  
(e) Vide suprà (c. 46.) pro. 19.23.  
(f) Vide surà (b.c.) psal. 145.19. Whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent, Acts 13.26. pro. 22.4. Vide suprà (s.t.)  
14. To such as fear God's Word.  
The Lord will look to him for good (g) And reward him in mercy (h).  
(g) But to this man will I look, even to him that is poor, and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word, Isa. 66.2.  
(h) Who so despiseth the word shall b● destroyed: but he that feareth the Commandment shall be rewarded, Pro. 13.13.  
15. To such as love God and Christ.  
God the Father (i) Christ our Saviour loveth him (k) And will reveal himself to him (l) our Father and Redeemer will come unto him, and dwell with him (m) God will bring him to his house, there his service shall be accepted, and he shall be refreshed (n) The Lord preserves such here (o) And will make them happy in heaven (p).  
(i) He that loveth me, shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself unto him, Joh. 14.21. I love them that love me, pro. 8.17.  
(k.l.m.) If any man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him, Jo. 14.23.  
(n) Also the Sons of the stranger that join themselves to the Lord, to serve him and to love the Name of the Lord, even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their  offerings and their services shall be accepted upon mine Altar: for mine House shall be called an House of Prayer, Isay, 56 6.7.  
(o) The Lord preserveth all them that love him, psal 145.20.  
(p) Eye hath not e'en nor ear heard, neither have ended into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him, 1 Cor. 2.9.  
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation, for when he is tried he shall receive the Crown of life which the Lord hath promised to them that love Him. Jam. 1.12.8, 2.5.  
16. To delight in God's Word.  
Such an one shall have his hearts desire (q).  
Delight thyself also in the Lord and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Psa. 37.4.  
17. To love to God's Word.  
Such shall have no hurt (r) But great presperity (s).  
(r.s.) Great peace have they which love thy Law: and nothing shall offend them, Psal. 119.165.  
18. To delight in God's Word.  
All as to the fear of God before, pag. 124, 125. out of the 112. Psalm.  
19 To our love to God's Church.  
The Lord will bless (t) And prosper suol. (〈◊〉)  
(●) And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee, Gen. 12.3. Numb. 24.9.  
(u) Pray for the peace of Jerusalem they shall prosper that love thee. Psal. 122.6.  
20. To our love to God's Ministers.  
In receiving (w) in hearing them, we receive and hear Christ (x) The good we do to them, is done to Christ (y) And the same will be reward accordingly. (z)  
(w) He that receiveth you receiveth me, Mat. 10.40.  
(x) He that heareth you heareth me. Lu. 10.40.  
(y) He that receiveth whomsoever I send, receiveth me, I. 13.20.  
(z) He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a Prophet shall receive a Prophet's reward: and he that receiveth a righteous man, in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward, Mat. 10.41.  
21. To our love to God's Children.  
Thereby we know we are of the truth (a. 47) And our hearts are assured (b) We are true members of Christ's Church, and shall continu● so to the end (c) And are translated from Death to life (d) And shall inherit Heaven for even (e).  
(a. 47. b) Let us not love in word, nor in tongue; but in Deed and in Truth. And hereby we know that we are of the Truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.  
(c) In whose eyes a vile person is contemned, but he honoureth them that fear the Lord, Ps. 15.4.  
(d) We know that we have passed from Death to Life because we love the brethren, 1 Joh. 3.14.  
(e) Lord who shall abide in thy Tabernacle? who shall abide in thy holy hill? He in whose eyes a vile person is contemned, but he honoureth them that fear the Lord, psal. 151.4.  
22. To our love to Christ's coming.  
We shall have everlasting life. (f)  
(f) Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge shall give me at that day, and not unto me only, but to them also that love his appearing, 2 Tim. 4.8.  
23. To live in untry peace and concord.  
Such the God of love and peace will live with (g) And will bless here (h) And make happy for evermore. (i)  
(g) Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace shall be with you, 2 Cor. 13.11.  
(h. i.) Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to live together in unity! For there the Lord commandeth his blessing, even life for evermore, Psal. 133.1.3.  
24. To those that counsel others for peace.  
They shall have joy.. (k)  
(k) But to the counsellors of peace is joy, Pro. 12.20.  
25. To those that make peace with others.  
They shall be called Gods Childen, and are blessed. (l)  
(l) Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God, Ma●. 59  
26. To the humble hearted.  
God will teach such his way (m) They are wise (n) The Lord beholds them with love and care (o) And will preserve and deliver them (p) even when others are cast down, they shall be sensibly upheld, and lifted up (q) Their reward is riches (r) Honour (s) And glory (t) And advancement (t) God gives grace to such (u) Will save them from his wrath in the very day thereof (w) The final and full reward of humility is everlasting life. (x)  
(m) The meek will he guide in judgement: and the meek will he teach his way, Psal. 25.9.  
(n) But with the lowly is wisdom, Pro. 11.2.  
(o) Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly, psal. 138.6.  
(p.q.) When men are cast down, than thou shalt say there is lifting up: and he shall save the humble, job. 22.29.  
(r) By humility and the fear of the Lord is Riches, and Honour and Life, Pro. 22.4.  
(s) And before honour is humility, Pro. 15.33.  
(t) But honour shall uphold the humble in spirit, Pro. 29.23.  
(u) Remove the Diadem, and take off the Crown: this shall not be the same: Ex●lt him that is low, and abase him that is high, Ezek. 21.26.  
And he that humbleth himself shall be ex●lted, Matth. 23.12. Luk 14.11. & 18.14.  
(u) But he giveth grace to the lowly Prov. 3.34. jam. 46.1 Pet. 55. The same words.  
(w) Seek ye the Lord all the meek of the Earth, which have wrought his judgement, seek righteousness, seek meekness: It may be ye shall be hid in the day of the Lords ange● Zeph. 2.3.  
(x) Vide suprà (r) pro. 22.4. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven, Mat. 18.4.  
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven, Mat. 5.3.  
But honour shall uphold the humble in spirit, Pro. 29.23.  
27. To the meek in carriage.  
They shall be taught spiritual (y) And temporal wisdom (z) And find rest to their Souls (a. 48) And have inward and outwary joy (b) They shall joy in the holy one of Israel, though they should want outward comforts (c) The Lord will relieve their wants (d) And give them prosperity (e) And honour (f) And full contentment (g) They shall escape God's wrath (h) And have great and glorious deliverances. (i)  
(y) The meek will he guide in judgement: and the meek will he teach in his way, psal. 25.9.  
(z) But with the lowly is wisdom, Pro. 11.2.  
(a. 48) Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest, Mat. 11.28.  
(b.c.) The meek also shall increase their joy in the Lord and the poor among men shall rejoice in the holy one of Israel Isa. 29.19.  
(d) The Lord lifteth up the meek, Psalms 147.6.  
(e) But the meek shall inherit the Earth: and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace, psal. 37.11.  
(f) Before honour is humility, Prov. 18.12.  
(g) Vide suprà. [●] psal. 37.11.  
(h) Vide●u ra (w) Ze. 2.3.  
(i) He will beautify the meek with salvation, Psal. 149 4.  
28. ●o such as bear affliction aright.  
They are blessed (k) And shall receive the Crown of glory. (●)  
See to hope, pag. 120. And to trust in God pag. 121.  
(k.l.) Blessed is the man that endureth temptation, for when he is tried he sha● receive the Crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. jam. 1.12.  
29. To our increasing in goodness.  
Abundance of all happiness in heaven for ever more. (m)  
(m) Well done thou good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful in few things: I will make thee ruler over many things, enter into the joy of thy Lord and Master. Matth. 25.21. Read the whole parable, Lu. 19 11. To ver. 20.  
30. To perseverance in grace and goodness.  
The Lord will be our God, and make us his Children (n) Our Saviour will confess our Names before his Father, and the Angels (o) He will not put our Names out of the Book of life (p) We shall be rewarded in due season (q) And not be damned (r) But essaredly saved (s) Christ will grant us to sit with him on his throne (●) And there to enjoy all fullness of blessedness for evermore. (u)  
(n) He that overcommeth shall inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he shall be my Son, Rev. 21.7.  
(o. p) He that overcommeth the same shall be clothed in white raiment, and I will not blot his name out of the Book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his Angels, Rev. 3.5.  
(r) He that overcommeth shall not be hurt of the second death, Re. 2 11.  
(q) Let us not be weary in welldoing, for in due season we shall reap if we saint not, Gal. 6.9.  
(s) But he that shall endure to the end the same shall be saved, Mat. 24.13.  
(t) To him that overcommeth will I grant to sit with me in my Throne, Rev. 3 21.  
(u) Vide supra (n) Rev. 21.7. Be thou faithful unto Death, and I will give thee a Crown of Life, Rev. 2.7 10 11.  
To him that overcommeth will I give to eat of the hidden Manna, v. 17.  
To him will I give power over the Nations, v. 26.  
And I will give him the Morning, Star. Vers. 28.  
Thus fare of the first head of the sixth main part.   

The second Head of the sixth main part containing Promises of blessings to giving Alms or works of Charity.  
1. To Alms in general.  
WIth such Sacrifices God is well pleased (w) The will for the deed is acceptes (x) Although it be never so little, but a Cup ●cold water (y) Yea more then much given unwillingly or for by-respects (z) The Lord wi●● 〈◊〉 all we undertake, or that concern●s 〈◊〉 (a. 49) We shall have plenty (b) And be blessed abundantly (c) And shall have a sure reward (d) Such honour (e) And lend to the Lord (f) And shall be recompensed of him (g) The Lord will not forget it (h) But accounts it as done to himself (i) Such shall obtain mercy (k) And have favour from God (l) God will guide such continually (m) When they call and cry, the Lord will answer and help (n) The Lord will give such inward peace (o) And joy (p) Such shall increase (q) And persevere in grace (r) Such shall have a good name (s) And have adversity turned into prosperity (t) Such shall be provided for (u) And not want (v) Neither such (w) Nor theirs shall be forsaken nor beg their bread (x) But be blessed also (y) Such shall be preserved from harm (z) And delivered from their Enemies (a. 50) Such shall be strengthened in trouble (b) E●●●d in Sickness (●) And delivered out of misery (d) God will mercifully reward our alms with everlasting happiness. (e)  
(w) But to do good, and to communicate forget not, for with ●uc● Sacrifices God is well pleased, ●eb. 13.16.  
(●) For i● there be first a willing mind, i● is accepted, according to what a man hath, 2 Cor. 8 12.  
(y) And there came a certain poor widow and she cast in two mites, which make a farthing; And he calleth unto him his Disciples and saith unto them, verily I say unto you that this poor widow hath cast more in then all they which have cast into the treasury. For they did cast in of their abundance but she● of her want did cast in all that she hide even all her living, Mark. 12.42.43.44.  
For whosoever shall give you a Cup of water to drink in my Name, because you belong to Christ verily I say unto you he shall not lose his reward. Mark. 9.41. Mat. 10.42.  
(z) Vide suprà (p) In the four quoted places.  
(a. 49.) If there be among you a poor man, or one of thy brethren within any of thy Gater.  
T●ou shalt not harden thine heart, no● shut thine hand from thy poor brother.  
Thou shalt surely give him and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for 〈◊〉 thing the Lord shall bless thee i●, all thy work and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto, Dent. 15.7.10.  
He hath dispersed, he hath 〈…〉 to the poor: his righteousness endureth for ver● his home shall be exalted with honour, Psal. 1.12.9.  
But he that hath mercy upon the poor, is he, Pro. 14.21.  
(b) The merciful men do good to the own soul, pro. 11.17.  
(c) Honour the Lord with thy substance and with the first fruits of all thine increase, so shall thy barns be filled with plenty; and thy presses shall burst o● with new wine, Pro. 39.10.  
(d) But to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward, Prov. 11.18.  
But when thou dost Alms, let not thy right hand know what thy left 〈◊〉 doth. That thine Alms may be in ●●cret, and thy Father which seethe in secret, shall reward thee openly. Mat. 6.3.4. Vide suprà (y) Matht. 10.42.  
(e) But he that honoureth his ●●ker hath mercy on the poor, Prov. 14.31.  
(f. g) He that hath pity upon the poote dareth unto the Lord, and that which he hath given will he repay him, Pro. 19.17.  
(h. i) For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love which ye have showed towards his Name, in that ye have ministered to the Saints, and do minister, Heb. 6.10.  
(k) Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy, Mat. 5.7.  
(l) Then shall thy light break forth as the morning and thine health shall sprir●● forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee: the glory o● the Lord shall be thy rearward, Isa● 58.8.  
(m) And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou ●hak be like a watered Garden, and like● spring of water whose waters fail not Isay; 58.11.  
(n) Then shalt thou call and the Lord shall answer: thou shalt cry and he shall say he●● am I, Isay 58.9.  
(o. p.q.r) Vide suprà (m) Isay. 58.11.  
(s) Vide supra (l) Isa. 58.8.  
(t) And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul: then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noon day, Isay, 58.10.  
(v) Now he that ministereth seed to the sour, both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness 2 Cor. 9.10.  
And God is able to make all grace abound towards you, that ye always, having all sufficiency in all things, may abound in every good work, v. 8.  
(w. x) I have been young and now am old, yet have I not seen the righteous 〈◊〉 saken, nor their seed begging their bread, psal. 37.25.  
(y) He is ever merciful: and his seed is blessed, psal. 37.26.  
(z) Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in the time of trouble, Ps. 41.1.  
(a. 50. b. ●.) The Lord will strengthen him in his bed of languishing: thou wilt mak● all his bed in his sickness, psal. 41.3.  
(d) Vide supra (z) psal. 41.1.  
(e) Go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast and give to the poor: and thou shalt have treasure in Heaven, Mar. 10.21.  
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, pro. 21.22. Mat. 19.21. As before. Mar. 10.21.  
Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand come ye blessed of my Father inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. And the King shall say unto them in so much as you have done it unto one 〈◊〉 the least of these my brethren ye have done it unto me, Mat. 25.34, 40. & 6.20. Lu. 18.22. As before Mark. 10.21. & 12.33.  
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high minded nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God who giveth us all things richly to enjoy. That they do good that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life, 1 Tim. 6.17.18.19.  
2. To divers particular works of charity.  
As I find them annexed in the Texts; although all places quoted to alms in general may be applied to each of these particulars.  
1. Lending to the Poor.  
God's blessing in all that concerns us (f) and to our seed is promised. (g)  
(●) If there be among you a ●oore ma● of one of thy brethren within any 〈◊〉 thy gates— thou shalt not harden th●ne heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother. But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth. Thou shalt surely give him, and thy heart shall not be grieved, when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing the Lord thy God shall bless● thee ●●al thy works and in all ●h●t tho● puttest thine hand unto, Deut. 15.7.8.10.  
(g) He is ever merciful and dareth: and his seed is blessed, P. 37.26.  
2. To restoring the Pledge.  
It is a note of Righteousness in us, and of ou Justification by Christ unto us (h) and that we shall be saved (i) and not be punished, or perish for our Father's unrighteousness (k).  
(h) And if the man be poor, thou shalt not sl●●e with his pledge. In any case thou shalt deliver him the pledge again when the Son goeth down, that he may sleep in his own raiment, and bless thee: and it shall be righteousness unto thee before the Lord thy God, Deu. 24.12, 13.  
But hath restored to the debtor his pledge, hath spoiled none by violence, hath given his bread to the hungry and hath covered the naked with a garment: He that hath not given forth upon Usury neither hath taken any increase that hath drawn his hand from iniquity, and executed true judgement between man and man, Ez. 18.7.8.  
(i) Hath walked in my statutes and hath kept my judgements to deal truly: he is just, he shall surely live, saith the Lord, v. 9  
(k) He shall not die for the iniquity o● his fathers: he shall surely live saith the Lord, v. 16.17.  
3. To leaving glean of Corn, or Vintage.  
The LORD will bless all the works of our hands. (●)  
(l) When thou cuttest down thy harvest if the field and hast forgot a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: It shall be for the strangers, for the fatherless, and for the widow, that the Lord thy God may bless thee in all the work of thy hands: when thou beatest thine Olive-Tree, thou shalt not go over the boughs again, it shalt be etc.  
When thou gatherest the Grapes of the Vineyard, thou shalt not glean it afterward it shall be for the stranger, for the Fatherless, and for the widow, Deut. 24.19, 20 21.  
4. To Selling Corn to the Poor.  
The blessings of the LORD shall be upon such. (m)  
(m) He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him, but blessings shall be upon the head of him that selleth it, Prov. 11.26.  
5 To feeding the Hungry, giving Drink to the Thirsty, Lodging to the harbourless, clothing to the Naked, visiting the Sick, and Prisoners, and receiving poor Strangers.  
These are signs of our Justification by Christ and that we shall not be punished, or perish for our Father's faults (n) Christ takes all as done to himself (o) And will accept and acquit us in mercy according to such Works at the last day (p) And reward them with Eternal life. (q)  
(●) Vide supra Ez. 18.7.9. (g (h).  
(o) And the King shall answer and say unto them, verily I say unto you, in as much as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Ma●. 25.40.  
(p) Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you, from the foundation of the world.  
For I was an hungry and you gave me meat: I was thirsty and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger and ye took me in. Naked and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me, I what in prison and ye came unto me, Mat. 25.34.35, 34.  
(q) And these shall go away into everlasting punishment; but the righteous into life eternal, v. 46.  
6. To relieveing our poor Kindred.  
It is acceptable to God, and honest in the fight of men. (r)  
(r) But if any widow, have children or nephews, let them learn first to show ●iety at home and to requite their parents, for that is good and acceptable before Go●, 1 Tim. 5.4.  
7 To comforting the souls of others.  
As before out of Isay. 58.10.8, 9 11.12.  
Thus fare of the second head of the sixth main part.   

The third head containeth Promises to our conscionable worshipping of GOD.  
1. General.  
THat the Lord will hear us (s) We shall be settled among his people (t) And glorify our Grd. (u)  
(s) But if any man be a worshipper of God and do his will: him he heareth Job. 9.31.  
(t) If they will diligently learn the ways of my people to swear by my Name (The Lord liveth, and they taught my people to swear by Baal) then shall they be built in the midst of my people, Jer. 12.16.  
(u) And thou shalt swear. (The Lord liveth) in truth, in righteousness, and in judgement, and the Nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory. Jer. 4.2.  
2. In particular.  
To our worshipping the Lord egether in his horse in our families, or with others. The Lord will come unto us (w) And be in the midst of us, be we never so few, to assist and bless us, in our duties (x) Whatsoever we shall ask shall be given us (y). He will bless us in our other proceed (z) And oppose our enemies, and increase, and secure our state (a. 15.)  
(w) In all places where I record my name, I will come to thee, and will bless thee, Ex. 20.24.  
(x) For where two or three are gathered together in my Name, there am I in the midst of them Mat. 18.20.  
(y) If two of you shall agree on earth, as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in Heaven, Matthew, 18.20.  
(z) Vide supra●●.) Ex. 20.24.  
(a. 51) For I will cast out the Nations before thee and enlarge thy borders, neither shall any man desire thy Land, when thou shalt go up to appear bel● the Lord thy God, thrice in the year Ex. 34.24.  
3. To receiving the public blessing.  
The Lord will bless us with mercy, peace, comfort, safety, and welfare. (b)  
(b) On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel saying unto them. The Lord bless thee, and keep thee. The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee. The Lord lift up his Countenance upon thee and give thee peace. And they shall put my Name upon the Children of Israel and I will bless them, Numb. 6.23, 24.25 26, 27.  
4. To sanctifying the Sabbath.  
It is a sign of our sanctification (c) God will give us a name and place in his Church (d) We shall know the Lord is our God (e) And serve him willingly (f) To our great joy and contentment (g) Our service shall be accepted (h) We shall delight in the Lord (i) And prosper (k) And increase in grace and good (l) Our welfare shall be established (m) And we shall have honour (n) And everlasting life (o).  
(c) Moreover also I gave them my Sabbaths, to be a sign between me and them, that they might know that I am the Lord, that sanctifis them, Ezck. 20.12.  
Verily, my Sabbaths ye shalkeepe, for it is a sign between me and you, throughout your generations, that ye may know that I am the Lord that doth sanctify you, Ex. 31.13.  
(d) Even unto them will I give in mine house, and within my walls, a place and a name better than of sons and daughters: I will give them an everlasting name that shall not be cut off, Isay 56.5.  
(e) And h●●low my Sabbaths, and they shall be a sign between me and you, that ye may know that I am the Lord your God Ez 20.20.  
(f. g.h) Even them will I bring to my holy Mountain: and make them joyful in my house of Prayer, Their  offerings, and their Sacrifices, shall be accepted upon mine Altar: for mine house shall be called a house of prayer for all people, Isa. 56.7.  
(i) If thou turn away thy foot from the Sabbath from doing thy pleasure on my holy day, and call the Sabbath a delight, the holy of the Lord, honourable and shalt honour him; not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own word. Then shalt thou delight th● self in the Lord, and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the Earth and feed thee with the hearitage of Jacob thy Father: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it, Isay, 58.13 14.  
(k) Then shall there enter into the gates of thy City, Kings and Princes sitting upon the Throne of David, riding in Chariots and on Horses, they and their Princes the me● o● Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem: and this City shall remain for ever.  
And they shall come from the Cities of J●dah, and from the places about J●rusalem, and from the Land of Benjamin, and from the plain, and from the Mountains, and from the South, bringing burnt-Offrings and Sacrifices, and Meate-Offrings, and incense and bringing Sacrifices of praise unto the House of the Lord, Jeremy 17.25.26.  
(l) Vide supra (k) Jer. 17.26.  
(m) Vide supra (k) Jer. 17, 25.  
(n) Vide supra (i) Isay. 58.14.  
(o) Vide supra (d) Isay 55.6.  
5. To our prayers in General.  
In what distress soever we be, if we call upon the LORD for help, he will assuredly 〈◊〉 us. (p)  
(p) Call upon me in the day of trouble I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me, psal. 50.15.  
The Lord will hear, when I call unto him, psal. 4.3.  
The Lord will receive my Prayers, Psal. 6.3.  
For thou Lord hast not forsaken them that seek thee. When he maketh inquisition for blood he remembreth them he forgetteth not the cry of the the humble, Ps. 9 10.12.  
The Eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous; and his Ears are open to their cry. The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles, Ps. 34.15.17. & 38.15.  
Evening, morning, and at noon, will I pray and cry aloud, and he shall hear my v●yce, Psal. 55.17.  
The Lord is nigh to 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, Psalm 145.18.19.  
In the day of my trouble, I will call upon thee, for thou wilt answer me, Psal. 86.7 & 91.15.  
Fool because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted. Their Soul abhorreth all manner of meat: and they draw near unto the gates of death: Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble: he saveth them out of their distresses, Psalm 107.17, 18 19  
If ye seek him, he will be found of you 2 Chron. 15.2.  
If thou wouldst seek unto GOD betimes: and make thy supplication to the Almighty; Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase. Job. 8.5.7.  
Thou shalt call, and I will answer thee. job 14.15. & 22.27.  
He will be favourable unto him, and he shall see his face with joy. Chap. 33.26.  
And his ears are open unto their prayer, 1 Pet. 3.12.  
Then shall ye call upon, and ye shall go and spray unto me, and I will hearken unto you; And ye shall seek me and find me, when you shall search for me with all your heart, jeremy, 29.12, 13.  
Whosoever shall call on the Name of the Lord shall be delivered, joel. 2.32. Acts 2.21. Rom. 10.13.  
Seek the Lord, and ye shall live, Amos 5.4.6.  
I will wait for the God of my salvation, my God will hear me. Mica 7.7.  
They shall call upon my name and I will hear them, Ze●. 13.9.  
Ask and it shall be given you, seek and ye shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto you. For every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth, and to him that knocketh it shall be opened, Mat. 7.7.8.  
And all things whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing ye shall receive, Mat. 21 22. Mar. 11.24.  
But if any man be a worshipper of God and do his will, him he heareth joh. 9.31.  
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you, john 15. ●. Luk. 11.9.10. The same with Mar. 7.7.8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you, jam. 4.8.  
6. If in any of these particulars following, we call on the Lord for help, he hath promised to hear, and help us, as.  
1. If we have fallen into grievous sins, an● afflictions, the LORD, will forgive our sins, remove his Judgements, and hear our Prayers. (q)  
(q) If I shut up Heaven, that there be no rain, or if I command the Locu●s to devour the Land, or if I send pestilence among my people. If my people which are called by my Name shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my Face, and turn from their wicked ways: then will I hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their Land. Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attended unto the Prayer that is made in this place, 2 Chron. 7.13.14, 15. and Chap. 6. from Verse 21. To the end.  
2. Be our troubles never so many, the Lord will hear and deliver us out of them all (r)  
(r) The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth and delivereth them out of all their trouble, Psal. 34 17.  
3. If we be in any danger whatsoever, we shall be heard, helped, and delivered. (s)  
(s) In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee and give thee for a Covenant of the people, to establish the Earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritage, Isay, 49.8.  
4 If in danger of our Enemies.  
Or for Soldiers in or against any perilous employment, (t) We shall be secured from harm (u) Our Enemies shall turn bacl (w) God will fight against and afflict them. (x)  
(t) I will call upon the Lord who is worthy to be praised? So shall I be saved from mine enemies, Ps. 18.3.  
(v) He that delivered my Soul in peace, from the Battle that was against me for there were many with me. GOD shall hear and afflict them, even he that abideth of old, Psalm 55.18, 19  
(w) When I cry unto thee: then shall mine Enemy's turn back, Ps. 56.9.  
(x) Vide suprà (u) Ps. 55.18.19.  
5 If we be Prisoners.  
The LORD will hear, and noted spise us, or o●● Prayers (y) He will be found of, and enlarge us. (z)  
(●) For the Lord heareth the poor, and depiseth not his prisoners, Ps. 69.33.  
(z) And ye shall seek me, and find me when ye shall search for me with all your heart. And I will be found of you saith the Lord, and will turn away your captivity: and I will gather you from all the Nations, and from all the places, whither I have driven you, saith the Lord, and I will bring you again into the place, whence I caused you to be carried away captive, jeremy, 29.13.14.  
6. If we be desolate, and forsaken of friends.  
The Lord will turn unto and not despise our Prayers. (a. 52)  
(a. 52) He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their Prayer, Psal. 102.17.  
7. If we be wronged by others.  
The Lord will deliver us. (b)  
(b) For they shall cry unto the Lord, because of oppressors, and he shall send them a Saviour, and a great one, and he shall deliver them, Isay 19.20.  
8. If the wronged Fatherless, Widow, or Stranger do pray.  
The Lord will hear their cry, (c)  
(c) Thou shalt neither vex a stranger nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt. Ye shall not afflict any widow or fatherless child. If thou afflict them in any wise and they cry at all unto me, I will surely hear their cry, Ex. 22.21.22, 23.  
9 If we be Hungry or Thirsty.  
The Lord will relieve us, (d) Though he sh●● work wonders for us. (e)  
(d) Hungry and Thirsty: their Soul fainted in them. Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses, Psalm. 107.5, 6.  
(e) When the poor and needy seek wate● and there is none, and their tongue faileth for Thirst, I the Lord will hea● them, I the God of Israel will not for sake them; I will open Rivers in hi● places, and fountains in the midst: the Valleys, I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dryland spri●● of water, Isay 41.17, 18.  
10. If we be in Temptation.  
W●e shall find mercy grace, and help i● need, (f)  
(f) For we have not an high Priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Le● us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace for help, in time of need, Heb. 4.15.16.  
11. If we be in doubting.  
We shall be directed (g) and our business shall be effected. (h)  
(g) Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established, pro. 16.3.  
(h) Trust in the Lord and wait patiently for him, fret not thyself because of him that prospereth in his w●y, because of the man who bringeth wicked devises to pass, psal. 37.7.  
12. If we pray for the Knowledge of God.  
We shall find is. (i)  
(i) Yea if thou criest after knowledge and liftest up thy voice for understanding. Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God, pro. 2.3, 5.  
13. If for Faith.  
It shall be granted. (k)  
(k) Jesus answered if thou knowest the gift of God and who it is, that saith to thee, give me to drink, thou wouldst have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water, Joh. 4.10.  
14. If for the fear.  
(l) And favour of God, (m) We shall obtain them.  
(l) If thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding. Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord giveth wisdom, 〈…〉 his mouth cometh knowledge, and ●●derstanding, Pro. 2.3.5.6.  
(m) He shall pray unto God and he will befavourable unto him, and he shall see his fa● with joy, job. 33.26.  
15. If for inward joy.  
We shall have it (n) to the full. (o)  
(n) Vide suprà (m) job. 33 26.  
(o) Ask and y● shall receive: that your joy may be full, joh. 16.24.  
16. If we lack wisdom and strength, to bear Affliction aright.  
The Lord will bestow it freely, and plentifully. (p)  
(p) If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask it of God that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shallbe given him, jam. 1.5.  
17. Or to order our Affairs wisely.  
We shall have it assuredly. (q)  
(q) But they that seek the Lord, understand all things, Pro. 28.5.  
18. If we pray for increase of good Gifts in general;  
(r) Or of saving Knowledge (s) Or for God's spirit to supply all our necessities (t) They shall be vouchsafed to us.  
(r) If thou wouldst seek to God be times, and make thy supplication to the Almighty.  
Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase, job. 8.57.  
(s) Call unto me and I will answer thee and show thee great and mighty things which thou knowest not, Jer. 33.3.  
Covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet show I unto you a more excellent way, 1 Cor. 12.31.  
(t) If ye then being evil know how to give good gifts to your children: how much more shall your Heavenly Father give the holy spirit to them that ask him, Lu. 11.13.  
But my God shall supply all your need, according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus, Phil. 4.19.  
19 If for the Kingdom of God, and his Righteousesse.  
I● shall be given us, and all other things shall be ministered unto us. (u)  
(u) Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness: and all their things shall be added to you, Mat. 6.33.  
20. If we pray for Others.  
Sin's shall be pardoned, and judgements removed. (w)  
(●) Is any si●ke among yo●? let him call for the Elders of the Church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil, in the Name of the Lord.  
And the prayer of Faith shall save the sick; and the Lord shall raise him up: and i● he have committed sins, they shall be forgiv●n him.  
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another that ye may be healed, the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man, availeth much, jam. 5.14, 15, 16.  
21. If we pray for the peace of Zion.  
We shall prosper. (v)  
(x) Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee, Psalm 122.6.  
22. If for the peace of the place where we live;  
Therein we shall have peace, though the people be our Enemies. (y)  
(y) And seek the peace of the City, whether I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the Lord for it, for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace, jer. 29.7.  
23. If God's people pray together;  
Our Heavenly Father will hear and help us. (z)  
(z) If two of you shall agree on Earth, as touching any thing that they shall ask. it shall be done for them of my Father my Father which is in Heaven, Matth. 18.19.  
Further, many most comfortable places, abundantly, and infallibly declaring in what most gracious manner, the Lord will hear our Prayers.  
7. He heareth our inward groans in our extremest Miseries.  
Even when we cannot express ourselves (a. 53) Our mourning (b) Sighs (c) Desires (d) Tears (c) Complaining (f) Our very voye (g) And naming of Christ (h) He will hear, wi●● cut despising our prayers (i) Or hitting us is the Teeth with our forepast sins, or present frailties (k) He will prepare our hearts too, and help us to draw our petitions (l) He accepts our prayers (m) He takes delight in them, and in hearing of them (n) He looks down of purpose to hear our groans (o) To deliver us when we are past hope (p) His Ears are open, there is not the least impediment in his hearing (q) It is his very nature to be a GOD that heareth prayers, It is not contrary to his disposition (r) He thinks thoughts of place to give an end to our troubles according to our expectations (s) He will be plenteous in mercy to all that call upon him (t) And will give us liberally (u) He will remarkably help us, and show us sometimes, wondrous things that we know not (w) He will refresh us also with much joy and comfort of heart, he will be many times as the dew, to our hearts. (x) He will hear every one that asketh of him aright (y) Yea in whatsoever we ask, we may have what we will, according to his will (z) When we cannot pray as we ought his Spirit shall help our infirmities. (a. 54) God will Crown our prayers with this honour, to be sign●s of 〈◊〉 Sanctification (b) And Salvation (c) 〈◊〉 will hear us speedily (d) In the very 〈◊〉, in due time, when we are in trouble, yea so as he will in our affliction in especial manner, let us know he is our God, and will deliver u●. (e) He is ready to be found (f) He will hear at the very first, even while we are speaking to him (g) And answer us before we can express ourselves (h) Yea the Lord heareth us, when we think he hath forsaken us (i) all our prayers are heard and granted only through Christ Jesus. (k)  
(a. 53.) And God heard their groaning, and God remembering this Covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob, Ex. 2.24.  
(b) From Heaven, did the Lord behold the Earth, to hear the groaning of the prisoners, Ps. 102.19.20.  
(c) For the sighing of the needy, now wi● I arise (saith the Lord) I will set him i● safety, from him that puffeth at him, Ps. 12.5.  
(d) Lord thou hast heard the desire of the humble, thou wilt prepare their heart, and wilt cause thine ear to hear, Psal 10.17.  
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, Psalm 145.18.19.  
But the desire of the righteous shall be granted, Pro. 10.24.  
(●) Hold not thy peace at my Tears P●●l. 39.12.  
But thou my Tears into thy bottle, Psal. 56 8.  
(f) He forgetteth not the cry of the humble Psal. 9.12.  
(g) My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, Ps. 5.3. & 55.17.  
He will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of thy cry: when he shall hear it he will answer thee, Isay 30 19  
(h) And let every one that nameth the Name of Christ depart from iniquity, 2 Tim. 2.19.  
(i) I will regard the Prayer of the destitute, and not despise their Prayer Psal. 102.17.  
(k) If any of you lack Wisdom, 〈◊〉 him ask of GOD that giveth to 〈◊〉 men liberally, and upbraideth not Jam. 1.5.  
(l) Thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine Ear to hear, Psalm 10.17.  
(m) But the prayer of the upright is his delight, ●r●. 15.8.  
(n) I will praise the Name of God with a S●ng: and will magnify him with Thanksgiving. This also shall please the Lord better than an Ox or Bullock, that hath horns, and hooves, Psalm 69.30.31.  
(o. p) For he hath looked down from the height of his Sanctuary; from Heaven did the Lord behold the Earth. To hear the groaning of the prisoners: to lose those that are appointed to death, Psa. 102.19, 20.  
(q) His ears are open to the righteous cry psal. 34.15. 1 pet. 3.12.  
(r) Hear my cry, O God, attend unto my prayer, Ps. 61.1.  
(s) For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when yea shall search for me with all your heart, jer. 29.11.12, 13.  
(t) Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near. 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, Isay 55.6, 7.  
(v) Vide supra. (k) Jam. 1.5.  
(w) Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things which thou knowest not, Jer. 33.3.  
(x) He shall pray unto God, and he shall be favourable unto him, and he shall see his face with joy, Job. 33.26.  
I will be as the dew unto Israel, Hose. 14 5.  
(y) For every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth, Luk. 11.10. Mat. 7.8.  
(z) What things soever ye desire when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them, Mark 11.24.  
(a. 54.) The spirit also helpeth our infirmities, for we know not what we should pray for as we ought, but the spirit 〈◊〉 self maketh intercession for us with groan, which cannot be uttered, Rom. 8.26.  
(b) But if any man be a Worshipper of God, and doth his will, him he heareth, Jo●. 9 31.  
(c) He shall call upon me and I will 〈…〉 swear him: I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver, and honour him, Psal. 91.15.  
(d) In the day when I c●l, answer me speedily, ps. 102.2.  
My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O God, psal. 5 3.  
(e) The Lord also w●● be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble, Psal 9.9. & 50.15.  
He shall call upon me and I will answer him, I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. Psal. 91.15.  
(f) God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble, psal. 46.1.  
(g) From the first day, that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. Dan. 10.12.  
(h) And it shall come to pass, that before they call I will answer: and whiles they are yet speaking I will hear. jay, 65.24.  
(i) For I said in my ●●ste, I am cut off from before th●●e 〈◊〉: nev●● the less, thou I eardest the voice of my supplication, when I cried unto thee, P●al. 31.22.  
(k) Whatsoever ye shal● ask the Father in my Name, he sh●● give it you, John 16.23.  
And watsoever ye shall ask in my Name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my Name, I will do i●. J●●. 14 13 14.  
And this is the confidence that we have in him, that if we ask any thing 〈◊〉cording to his will, he heareth us.  
And if we know that he heareth us, whatsoever we ask we know that we have the petition that we desired of him, 1 J●. 5.14.15.  
For through him we both have an access by one spirit unto the Father, Eph. 2.18.  
8. To our Thanksgiving to the Lord.  
It is a good thing (l) 〈…〉 (m) It is most acceptable to the Lord (●) And 〈◊〉 is glorified thireby. (o).  
(l) It ●s a good thing to give thank 〈◊〉 unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy Name, O most high, Psalm 92. 1.  
(m) Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous, for praise is comely for the upright, Psal. 33.1.  
(n) I will praise the name of God with 〈◊〉 Song and will magnify him wi●h Thanksgiving. This also shall please the Lord, better than an Ox● or Bullock. that hath horns, and hooves, Psalms. 69.30, 31.  
(o) Whose offereth praise, glorifieth me, psal. 50.23.  
9 To our conscionable hearing God's Word.  
It is a sign we are in God's Covenant (p) And of Christ's Flock (q) And most near and dear to him (r) He knows us, and takes especial notice of us (s) We shall be enabled to hear better (t) Grace in general (u) Saving knowledge (w) True Faith (x) The fear of the Lord (y) Holy joy or spiritual satisfaction (z) Increase of grace in general (●. 55) Increase of Faith (b) Here●● shall be wrought in us (c) We shall be bless●● here (d) Art freed from Damnation (e) And be assured of Salvation for evermore. (f)  
(p) Incline your ear and come unto me●● hear and your Soul shall live: and I will make an everlasting Covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David, Isay 55 3.  
(q) My Sheep hear my voice: and I know them and they follow me, John 10.27.  
(r) Behold my Mother and my Brethren. For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my Mother, and my Sister, and brother, Mark 3.34.35.  
(s) Vide suprid (q) joh. 10.27.  
(t.u.) Vide suprà (p) Isay 55.3.  
(w) But unto them that are called both Jews and Greeks' Christ the power of God, and the Wisdom of God, 1 Cor. 1.24.  
(x) So then Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God, Rom. 10.17.  
(y) Come ye Children hearken unto me, I will teach you the fear of the Lord, Psa. 34.11.  
(z) Psalm,  
(a. 55.) For this cause also thank we God without ce●sing, because when ye received the Word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as ●●ew and of men, but ●s (it is in such) the Word of God, which ●ff●ctually worketh also in you that believe, 1 Thess. 2.3.  
(b)) For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto S●lvation, to every one that believeth, to the Jew first, and also to the G●●k. For therein is the Righteousness of GOD revealed, from Faith to Faith, Romans 1.16, 17.  
(d) Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy; and keep those things which are written therein, Rev. 1.3.  
(●) ●●e that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life and shall not come into condemnation. J●●. 5.24.  
(f) It pleased God by the foolishnessed preaching to save them that b● 〈◊〉 1 Cor. 1.21. Vid. 〈…〉 (c) ●o. 1.16.  
10. To our reading in God's Word.  
If any in authority, or in any condition els● lo so conscionably, they are assured the Lord will teach them, his fear, and to obey him and shall be preserved from pride and backsliding, and procure prosperity in their particular employments, and long life in their place, and the prosperit●e of their Children (g) We shall be every way blessed (h) And know and finde the way to eternal life. (i)  
(g) And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the Lord his God, to keep all the words of this Law, and these statutes, to do them. That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren, and that he turn not aside from the Commandment, to the right hand, or unto the left, to the end that he may prolong his days in his King some, he and his children in the midst of Israel, Deut. 17.19.20.  
(h) Blessed is he that readeth, etc. Rev. 1.3.  
(i) Search the Scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life, and they are they which testify of me. And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life, John. 5.39.  
11. To Meditation on God's Word.  
Preservation from sin, especially from whoredom (k) Direction to good (l) Increase in grace (m) Safety from evil, s●eeping and waking (n) good success in all things (o) Perseverance in grace. (p)  
(k) For the Commandment is a Lamp, and the Law is light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: To keep thee from the evil Woman, from the flattery of the Tongue of a strange Woman, Proverbs 6. 23.24.  
(l) When thou goest it shall lead thee, when thou sleepest it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest it shall talk with thee, Verse 22. And again, Verse 23.  
(m) He shall be like a Tree planted by the Rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season, his leaf also shall not whither, and whatsoever he doth shall prosper, Psa. 1.3.  
(n) Vide suprà, Prov. 6.22.  
(o) But thou shalt meditate therein D●y and Night— for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous and then thou shalt have good success, Jeshua 1.8.  
(p) Vide suprd (m) in Ps. 1.3.  
12. To holy Conerence.  
The Lord takes gracious notice thereof, and Records the same (q) He favoures such, and will spare us as a man spareth his own Son (r) He will put a difference between such and the wicked (s) And all shall go well with us (t)  
(q) Then they that feared the Lord spoke often one to another, and the Lord harkened, and heard it; and a Book of remembrance was written before him, for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his Name, Mal. 3.16.  
(r) And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts in that day when I make up my Jewel●●, and I will spare them an a man spareth his own Son that serveth him, v. 17.  
(s) Then shall ye return, and discern between the Righteous and the Wicked, between him that serveth God, and him that serveth him not, Vers. 18.  
(t) Vide sup●d (c) Josh. 1.8.  
13. To holy Fasting.  
We shall obtain our desire (u) GOD will remove evils from us that we feel (w) And prevent those we fear and deserve (x) He will punish the instruments of our harms (y) He will restore us the good we have lost (a. 56) And give us good things in abundance (b) The means shall serve our turn (c) Our prayers shall be turned into thanksgivings (d) We shall be assured of GOD'S Favour (e) And his goodness shall continue with us always. (f)  
(v) Turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting and with weeping, and with mourning.  
Fear not, O Land, be glad and rejoice for the Lord will do great things, J●●●. 2.12.21.  
(w) But I will remove fare off from you the Northern Army, and will drive them into a Land barren and desolate with his face towards the East Sea, and his hinder part towards the utmost Sea, and his stink shall come up, and his ill savour shall come up, because he hath done great things, Ver. 20.  
(x) Then will the Lord be Jealous for his Land, and pity his people. Yea the Lord will answer, and say unto his people: Behold I will send you Corn, and Wine, and Oil, and ye shall be satisfied therewith; and I will no more make you a reproach among the Heathens.  
And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the Name of the Lord your God, he that dealt wondrously with you: And my people shall never be ashamed, Joel. 2.18 19.26.  
(y) Vide supra, (w) in Joel. 2. 20,  
(c. 56) And I will restore to you the years, that the Locust, hath eaten, the Cankerworm, and the Cater-pillar, and the Palmerworm, my great Army, which I sent amongst you, Verse, 25.  
(b) Vide suprà (x) in Vers. 19  
(c) Beglad then, ye Children of Zion, and rejoice in the Lord your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain, in the first month, Jeel. 2.23.  
(d) Vide suprà (x) vers. 26.  
(e) And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the Lord your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed, Verse 27.  
(f) Vide suprà (x) in vers. 26.  
14. To Swearing Religiously.  
Hereby God is glorified (g) Others ben●sited (h) contentions are ended. (i)  
(g. h) And thou shalt swear [The Lord liveth] in truth in judgement and it righteeousnesse, and the Nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory, Jer. 4.2.  
(i) For men verily swear by the greater, and an Oath for confirmation, is to them an end of all strife, Hebrews 6.16.  
15. Promises to comfort and settle us against our weak (if Sincere) performing holy Duties.  
The Lord tenders us dear (k) And will not extinguish the least beginning (l) But will strengthen our weakness. (m) And accept the will for the deed, the desire for the performance. (n)  
(k) He shall feed his Flock like a Shepherd. He shall gather the Lambs, with his Arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young, Isay 40.11.  
Behold at that time I will undee all that afflict thee, and I will save her that h●lteth, and gather her that was driven out, Zeph. 3.19. Michael 4.7.  
(l) A bruised Reed will he not break: and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgement unto victory. Mat. 12.20. Isay. 42.3.  
(m) I will seek that which was loft, and bring again that which was driven away and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was si●k, Ez. 34.16.  
(●) F●r if there be first a willing mind it is acceded according to that a man hath and not according to that he hath not, 2 Cor. 8.12.  
16. The Lord will make our holy duties profitable to our Soul●s (o) So that our labours neither are nor shall be in va●ne (〈◊〉) But shall be rowarded. (q)  
(o) For I will pour Water upon him that is Thirsty, and Floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed and my blessings upon thine offspring. And they shall spring up as among the Grass as Willows by the Watercourses, Isay 44.3.4.  
(p) Be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lordforasmuch as you know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Cor. 15.58.  
(q) Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands he weak for your work shall be rewarded, 2 Chron. 15.7.  
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap if we faint not, Gal. 6.9.  
Thus fare of the third head of the sixth main part.   

The fourth Head of the sixth main part containeth such Promises as are made to avoiding divers particular sins, as  
1. To avoiding sin in General.  
THat the Lord will bless us (r) Our sins though never so heinous shall be pardoned (s) We shall be justified from them (t) We shall have spiritual contentment (u) And outward prosperity (w) And a long life (x) and be aved. (y)  
(r) Blessed is the man that doth this, and the Son of man that layeth hold on it: that keepeth the Sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil, Isay. 56.2.  
(s) Learn to do well, seek judgement, relieve the oppressed, judge the Fatherless, plead from the Widow. Come now and let us reason together, saith the Lord, though your sianes be as Scarlet, they shall be as white as Snow, though they be red like Crimson, they shall be as wool, Isay, 1.17.18.  
(t) He that hath not given forth upon Usory, neither hath taken any increase; that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, and hath execute true judgement between man and man, hath walked in my Statutes, and hath kept my judgements to deal truly: he is just, he shall surely live, saith the Lord God, Ez●k. 18.8, 9  
(v) Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and departed from evil: It shall be health to thy Navel: and Marrow to thy Bones, Proves b● 3.7.8.  
(w) If ye be willing and obecien● ye shall eat the good of the L●nd, Isay 1.19.  
(x) What man is he thated streth life, and loveth many days, 〈…〉 see good? Depart from ●●ll, and do good, seek peace, and pursue it, Psalm 34.12.14.  
For he that will love life and s●e good days, let him refrain his T●●●ue from evil: and his lips that ●●y speak no guile. Let him eichew evil and do good, let him seek peace and ensue it, 1 Pet. 3.10.11.  
(y) Vide supra (t) in Eze. 18.89.  
2. To avoiding evil Company.  
The Lord will receive us and be our Father, and make us his children (z) And will bless us (a. 57) We shall increase in grace (b) And prosper in all we do (c) And persev 〈◊〉 goodness. (d)  
(z) Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord and touch not the unclean thing, and I will receive you. 2 Cor. 16.17.  
(a. 57) Blessed is the man that walketh not in the Counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful, Psal. 1.1.  
(b. c) He shall be like a Tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season;  
(d) His leaf also shall not whither, and whatsoever he doth, shall prosper, verse 3.  
3. To avoiding evil Counsel.  
(B.c.d.) in Is●. 1.3.  
4. To avoiding Idolatry.  
As before out of, 2 Cor. 6.14, 15, 16, 17, 18. And we shall be saved. (e)  
(e) And hath not eaten upon the mountains, neither hath li●t up his eyes to the Idols of the house Israel neither hath defiled his neighbour's wile, neither hath come near to a menstruous Woman. But hath walked in my Statutes, and hath kept my judgements to deal truly: be is just, he shall surely live, saith the Lord, Ezek. 18.5.6.9.  
5. If we fly Adultery,  
God in mercy will justify, and save us. (f)  
(f) Vide supra (e) in Ezc. 18.5.6.9.  
6. And avoid dealing with a Separate Woman. (g)  
(g) Vide supra (e) in Eze. 18.5.6.9.  
7. If we avoid all oaths sorts of Uncleanness.  
The Lord will receive us, and be our Father, and makes us his children. (h)  
(h) Touch not the unclean thing, and I will receive you, and will be a Father unto you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, 2 Cor. 6.18.  
8. If we avoid oppression, and injuring others.  
The Lord will justify and save us (i) And be our defence (k) And provide for us (l) And exalt us here (m) And glorify us hereafter. (n)  
(i) Vide supra (e) Eze. 18.5, 6, 9  
(k. l.m) He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly, he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil. He shall dwell on high, his place of defence shall be munition of rocks, Isa. 33.15, 16.  
(n) Thine eyes shall see the King in his breauty: they shall behold the Land that is very far, off, vers. 17.  
See as before to Alms out of Isay, 58.8, 9, 10, 11.  
9 If Covetousness,  
We shall prolong our days, Pro. 28.16.  
10. And if Usury,  
It is a token we are of God's Church (c) He will justify and save us. (p)  
(o) Lord who shall abide in thy Tabernacle, who shall abide in thy holy hill? He that putteth not out his money to Usury Psal. 15.1.5.  
(p) He that hath not given forth upon Usury, neither hath taken any increase— He is just, he shall surely live, saith the Lord, Ez. 18.8.9.  
11. Bribery.  
As before out of Isay 33.15, 26, 17. (m) We are of God's Church, (q) shall live happily here (r) And be saved for evermore. (s)  
(q) Lord who shall abide in thy Tabernacle, who shall abide in thy holy hill?— He that taketh not a reward against the innocent, ps. 15.1.5.  
(r) But he that hateth gifts, shall live, Pro. 15.27.  
(s) He that doth these things shall never be moved, Ps. 15.5.  
12. And slandering of others.  
It is a sign we are of God's Church here, and shall be saved for evermore (t).  
(t) Lord who shall abide in thy Tabernacle? etc. He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doth evil to his Neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his Neighbour, he that doth these things shall never be moved, Psal. 15.1.3.5.  
13. And receiving Slanders.  
The last words of the third Verse.  
14. And Scorning others in Heart.  
As before, Psalm 1.1.3. In) b)  
15. And Scornful mocking gestures.  
As Psal. 1.1.3. Isa. 58.8,9,10.  
16. And mocking Words.  
Both the same.  
17. And justifying ourselves and others in sin.  
As Psal. 1.1.3. In (a. b)  
18. And the scornful, Idem.  
19 If we cast out the Scorner.  
Inward strife, outward contention, and reproach shall cease. (e)  
(e) Cast out the Scorner, and contention shall go out: yea strife, and reproach shall cease, pro. 22.10.  
20. If we avoid judging others.  
We shall not be judged of others. (f)  
(f) Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgement ye judge yet shall be judged, and with what measure ye meet, it shall be measured to you again, Mat. 7.1.  
Judge not, and ye shall not be judged, condemn not and ye shall not be condemned, Luk. 6.37.  
21. If we avoid Wrath, Anger, Passion.  
Such an one is of great wisdom (g) And shows great discretion (h) it is his glory to pass by an●ff●nce. (i) He prevents (k) And appeaseth strife (l) is better than a mighty man (m) And then he that winneth a City (n) For it is his honour to cease from strife. (o)  
(g) He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding. Prov. 14.23.  
(h. i) The discretion of a man deferreth his anger, and it is his glory to pass over a Transgression, Prov. 19.11.  
(k) A soft answer, turneth away wrath, Pre. 15.1.  
(l) But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife, Pro. 15.18.  
(m. n) He that is slow to anger, is better than the mighty: and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a City. Pro. 16.32.  
(o) Iti●an honour to a man to cease from strife, Pro. 20.3.  
22. And Discord, Strife, and Contention.  
All the same as to the last.  
23. If we avoid Lying.  
See to speaking truth.  
24. And evil Speaking,  
As before out of Isay 58.8, 9, 10, 11, 12.  
25. And swearing falsely.  
We are of God's Church, are justified, shall be blessed, and saved. (p)  
(p) He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach again his Neighbour. In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the Lord: he that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. He that putteth not out his money to Usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent: he that doth these things, shall never be moved, Psal. 15.3, 4, 5.  
26. And surety-ship.  
We are free from much sorrow, shame, vexation, trouble, loss, and charge. (q)  
(q) He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretyship is sure, Pro. 11.15.  
Thus fare of the fourth head of the sixth main part.   

The fift head of the sixth main part, containing Promises to embracing many duties specified, as  
1. If we receive and embrace Instruction.  
WE are in the way of life (r) We show our love to knowledge (s) it is a 〈◊〉 of wisdom (t) We shall get understanding (u) And judge among the wise (w) The Lord will teach us his ways (x) We shall increase as Wisdom (y) And grace (z) And be preserved from mischief (a. 58) it graceth us (b) it procureth us honour (c) And much good (d) And long life (e) We shall persevere in goodness (f) And be happy for ever. (g)  
(r) He is in the way of life that keepeth instructions, Prov. 10.17.  
(s) Whoso loveth instruction, loveth knowledge, Pro. 12.1.  
(t) But he that regardeth reproof is prudent, pro. 15.5.  
(u) When the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge, Pro. 21.11.  
But he that heareth reproof, getteth understanding, pro. 15.32.  
(w) The ear that heareth the reproof of life, abideth among the wise, prov. 15.31.  
(x) Turn you at my reproof, behold I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you, prov. 1.23.  
(y) Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning, pro. 9.9.  
(z.a. 58.) The Law of the wise is a fountain of life: to departed from the snares of death, pro. 13, 14.  
(b) My Son hear the instruction of thy Father; and forsake not the Law of thy Mother. For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head and chains about thy neck, pro. 1.8.9.  
(c) But he that regardeth reproof, shall be honoured, pro. 13.18.  
(d) A reproof entereth more into a wise man, than a hundred stripes into a fool, prov. 17.10.  
(e) Hear, O my Son, and receive my say, and the years of thy life shall be many, prov. 4.10.  
(f) Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy later end, prov. 19, 20.  
(g) Take fast hold of instruction let her not go, keep her, for she● is thy life, prov. 4.13.  
2. If we instruct and reprove others.  
Such as are wise will love us (h) And gain knowledge by us (i) And increase inwisdom (k) And perform an acceptable work to God (l) And shall at length find more favour than a flutterer (m) We shall have contentment (n) And enjoy God's blessing. (o)  
(h) Rebuke a wise man and he will love thee, Pro. 9.8.  
(i) When the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge, por. 21.11.  
(k) Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning, Prov. 9.9.  
(l) As an earring of Gold, and an Ornament of fine Gold. So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear, Prov. 25.12.  
(m) He that rebuketh a man, afterwards shall find more favour, than he that flattereth with the tongue, Prov. 28.23.  
(n. o) But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them, prov. 24.23.  
3. If we be Instruments to Conven● Others.  
It is a sign of wisdom (p) We shall cover many sins (q) And shall be a means to save Souls (r) And shall have great glory in Heaven. (s)  
(p) He that winneth Souls is wise, Prov. 11.30.  
(q. r) He which converteth the Sinner from the error of his way, shall save a Soul from death, and shall hid a multitude of sins, Jam. 5.20.  
(s) And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the Firmament, and they that turn many to righteousness, as the Stars for ever and ever, Dan. 12.3.  
4. If we pass by Offences.  
It is a true mark of a wise man, (t) And an honour to us (u) And a means to gain love. (w)  
(t) (u). The discretion of a man, deferreth his anger: and it is his glory to pass by a Transgression, Pro. 19.11.  
(w) He that covereth a Transgression seeketh love, prov. 17.9.  
5. If we forgive Others.  
God will forgive us (x) And deliver us from our adversaries. (y)  
(x) If ye forgive men their Trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you, Mat. 6.14.  
Forgive, and ye shall be forgiven, Luk. 6.37.  
(y) Say not thou I will recompense evil: but wait on the Lord and he shall save thee, Prov. 20.22.  
6. If we do Good for Evil.  
The Lord will recompense us (z) And their punishment that wish and seek our shame and harm, shall be the greater, (a. 59)  
(a) If thine enemy be hungry give him bread to eat: and if he be thirsty give him water to drink.  
(a. 59) For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee, Proverbs 25.21, 22. Rom. 12.20.  
7. If we be Secret.  
It shows a wise (b) And a faithful heart (c) And we glorify God. (d)  
(b) A prudent man concealeth knowledge, pro. 12.23.  
(c) But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter, pro. 11.13.  
(d) It is the glory of God to conceal a thing. Pro. 25.2.  
8. If we keep Silence it is a note of Wisdom.  
See to governing the Tongue, (e).  
(e) But a man of understanding holdeth his peace, Prov. 11.12.  
9 To speaking the Truth.  
It is a sign we are Gods Children (f) God delights in us (g) We shall get understanding from God, and be reputed wise among men, we shall have favour from God, and good will from men (h) We shall be enabled to deal directly (i) And delight great men (k) They will love us (l) And employ us gladly (m) We shall have long life (n) And happy days (o) We shall persevere in grace (p) And enjoy heaven. (q)  
(f) Lord who shall abide in thy T●bermacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill?— He that speaketh the truth in his heart, Psal. 15.1.2.  
(g) But they that deal truly, are his delight, Pro. 12.22.  
(h) Let not Mercy and Truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck, writ them upon the Table of thine heart. So shalt thou find favour, and good understanding in the sight of God, and man, Pro. 3.3, 4.  
(i) He that speaketh Truth, showeth forth righteousness, pro, 12.17.  
(k. l.) Righteous lips are the delight of Kings; and they love him that speaketh right. pro. 16.13.  
(m) Every man shall kiss his lips, that giveth aright answer, Pro. 24.26.  
(n. o) What man is he that desireth life? And loveth many days that he may see good. Keep thy tongue from evil and thy lips from speaking guile, Ps. 34.12.13. 1 Pet. 3.10.  
(p) The lip of Truth shall be established for ever, pro. 12.19.  
(q) Lord who shall abide in thy Tabernacle? etc. He that speaketh the truth in his heart. He that backb●teth not with his Tongue, Psalm, 15.1, 2, 3.  
10. If we deal Truly.  
The Lord delighteth in us, and will keep us from harm (r) See to dealing justly.  
(r) There shall no evil happen to the just, but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. Lying Lips are abomination to the Lord but they that deal truly are his delight.  
11. If we perform our lawful Oaths. Covenants, Contracts and Promises, though made to our own, hindrance.  
We are Gods children, shall persevere in grace, and be saved. (s)  
(s) Lord who shall abide in thy Tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He— in whose eyes a vile person is contemned: but he honoureth them that fear the Lord: he that sweareth to his own hurt and changeth not. He that putteth not out his money to Usury: nor taketh a reward against the innocent: he that doth these things shall never be moved, Psalm 15.1.4, 5.  
12. If we instruct our Children.  
They shall by God's blessing reap continual benefit thereby (t) See the next proofs.  
(t) Train up a Child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not departed from it, Pro. 22.6.  
13. If we correct our Children.  
Their natural perverseness shall be driven out (u) They shall be made wise (w) We shall have peace by them (x) and pleasure in them (y) Our correcting shall not hurt them (z) But be a means to save them. (a. 60)  
(u) Foolishness is bound in the heart of a Child, but the rod of correction shall drive it fare from him, Prov. 22.15.  
(w) The rod, and reproof give wisdom. Pro. 29 15.  
(x) Correct thy S●nne and he shall give thee rest: yea he shall give delight unto thy soul, Pre. 29.17.  
(y. z) Withhold not correction from the Child, for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die, Proverbs, 23.13.  
(a. 60) Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and deliver his Soul from death, prov. 23.14.  
14. I we obey our Parents.  
We shall have long life, and prosper on Earth. (b)  
(b) Honour thy Father, and thy Mother, that thy days may be long upon the Land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, Ex●dus 20.12. Dew. 5.16.  
15. If we obey Superiors.  
The two last and we shall be praised, (c).  
(c) Will't thou then not be afraid of the power, do that which is good and thou shalt have praise of the same, Rom. 13.3.  
16. If we have a good name.  
It procureth great contentment, (d) And is more worth than great riches. (e)  
(d) And a good report maketh the bones fat, pro. 15.30.  
(e) A good name is rather to be chosen then great riches, pro. 22.1.  
17. If we govern our minds it is a note of Wisdom, (f)  
We shall be reputed wise (g) And be able to govern our Tongues (h) And express good government (i) And excel. (k).  
(f) With the well advised is wisdom, Prov. 13 10.  
(g) The wise in heart shall be called prudent prov. 16.21.  
(h) The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. prov. 16.23.  
(i) He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty: and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a City, Prov. 16.32.  
(k) A man of understanding is of an excellent spirit, pro. 17.27.  
18. If we govern our Tongues.  
We shall have long life, and happy days (l) Our talk shall abound with goodness (m) It is a sign of wisdom in any (n) Yea the foolish in that is counted wise (o) It declareth understanding (p) It is a sign of Sanctisication (q) We edify many (r) And converse acceptably (s) We prevent, and deliver ourselves from much mischief (t) We procure ourselves contentment (u) And health (w) We keep ourselves secure (x) We prevent and appease wrath and contention (y) We use knowledge a●ight (z) Weare esteemed wise and well governed (●. 61) We preserve our Souls from afflictions (b) 〈◊〉 Sum, quiet and disquiet, f●lly, and wisdom, saf●●y, or harm, life or death, are in the power of the Tongue. (c)  
(l) What man is he that desireth li●e, and loveth many days, that he may see good? Keep thy Tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile, Psal. 34.12, 13. 1 pet. 3.10.  
(m) The mouth of a righteous man, is a well of life, Pro. 10.11.  
(n) In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found, Prov. 10.13.  
(o) Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is accounted wise, pro. 17.28.  
(p) He that refraineth his lips is wise, Pro. 10.19.  
(q) The Tongue of the just is as choice silver, Pro. 10.20.  
If any man among you seemeth to be religious and bridleth not his Tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's Religion is vain, jam. 1.26.  
(r) A wholesome Tongue is a Tree of life. The lips of the wise disperseth knowledge, Pro. 15.4.7.  
(s) The lips of the righteous, know what is acceptable, pro. 10.32.  
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the Soul, and health to the Bones, Pro. 16.24.  
A word fitly spoken is like Apples of Gold in Pictures of Silver, Pro. 25.11.  
(t) But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. pro. 12.6.  
(u) A man shall be satisfied with good, by the Fruit of his Mouth, Proverbs 12, 14.  
(w) But the Tongue of the wise is health, Prov. 12.18.  
(x) He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his 〈◊〉 pro●. 13.3.  
But the lips of the wise shall preserve them. prov. 14.3.  
(y) A soft answer turneth away wrath, prov. 15.1.  
(z) The Tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright, prov. 15.2.  
(a. 61.) He that shutteth his lips is esteemed a Man of understanding, prov. 17 28  
(b) Whoso keepeth his Mouth, and his Tongue keepeth his soul from troubles, prov. 21.23.  
(c) A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his Mouth: and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. Death and Life are in the power of the Tongue, and they that love it, shall eat the Fruit thereof, pro. 18.20 21.  
19 To ordering our Affairs wisely.  
Such shall gain more wisdom (d) And shall be preserved from sin and misery (e) He shows understanding (f) And wins commendation (g) And carries himself acceptably (h) Circumspectly (i) worthily (k) He seareth and evoydeth iniquity (l) Abounds in knowledge (m) And makes fools ashamed (n) He is a delight to wise men, even to great men (o) He walks uprightly (p) Shall find good (q) And be esteemed prudent (r) And guideth his mouth wisely (s) And hath much contentment (t) Thugh mean, he shall rule over the greater (u) And come to wealth (w) His countenance ●ews wisdom (x) He seeketh (y) And obtaineth knowledge (z) He understandeth deep counsel (a. 62) Hath happiness in his house (b) Prevaileth against great strength (c) Discerneth evil ere it come, and avoids it (d) He is of great sufficiency (e) And increaseth therein (f) Furthereth the peace of the Land where he liveth (g) Discovereth the pride and self-conceitedness of others, (h) Shall be delivered out of trouble (i) Is a joy to his parents (k) Shall understand the Will of God in his Word (l) And have great glory in Heaven. (m)  
(d) A wise Man will hear, and will increase learning, Proverbs. 1.5.  
The wise in heart shall be called prudent; and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.  
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.  
The heart of the wife teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips prov. 16.21, 22, 23.  
(e) When wisdom entereth into thy heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy Soul. Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things, Prov. 2.10.11, 12.  
(f) But a man of understanding hath wisdom prov. 10.23.  
(g) A man shall be commended according to his wisdom. pro. 12.8.  
(h) Good understanding giveth favour, pro. 13.15. & 16.24.  
(i) The prudent man looketh well to his g●ing prov. 14 15.  
(k) Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge, prov. 13.16.  
(l) A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil, Prov. 14.16.  
(m) The prudent are crowned with knowledge, prov. 14.18.  
(n. o) Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known, Prov. 14.33.  
(p) A man of understanding walketh uprightly, prov. 15.21.  
(q) He that handleth a matter wisely, shall find good, prov. 16.20.  
(r) The wise in heart shall be called prudent, prov. 16.21.  
(s) Vide suprà (d) in prov. 16.23.  
He that hath knowledge spareth ●is words, Pro. 17.27.  
(t) Wisdom is before him that hath understanding, pro. 17.24.  
(u. w) A wise servant shall have rule over a Son that causeth shame: and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren, pro. 17.2.  
(x) Vide suprà (t) in pro. 17.24.  
(y.z.) The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge: and the Ear of the wise seek●eth knowledge, pro. 18.15.  
(a. 62) Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water: but a man of understanding will d●aw it out, pro. 20.5.  
(b) There is Treasure to be desired, and Oil in the dwelling of the wise, prov. 21.20.  
(c) A wise man scaleth the City of the mighty: and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof, prov. 21.22.  
(d) A prudent man forseeth the evil. and hideth himself, Prov. 22.3. & 27.12.  
(e. f) A wise man is strong, yea a man of knowledge increaseth strength, Prov. 24.5.  
(g) By a man of understanding and knowledge the state of the Land shall be prolonged, prov. 28.2.  
(h) The rich man is wise in his own conceit, but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out, Prov. 28.11.  
(i) But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered, prov. 28 26.  
(h) Whoso loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father, prov. 29.3.  
(l) Whoso is wise and he sh●● underst ●nd these things; prudent, and the shalt know them? Hos. 14.9.  
(m) And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the fi●mame ●●nd they that turn many to righteousness, as the Stars for ever and ever, Da●. 12.3.  
20. To courage in a good C●use.  
God's Angel is by ●uch (●) God will not forsake ●●ch (o) See to trast in God.  
(n) The Lord is with thee thou mighty man of vasour, Judg. 6.12.  
(o) Blehold God is mighty and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength, and wild●●, Job. 36.5.  
21. To Diligence.  
Such shall be employed by great men (p) And ●hall be advanced (q) And gr●wrich (r) With clenty (t) and contentment (u).  
(p) Seest th●● a man delight in his bu●●nesse? he shall stand before Kings, he shall not stand before mean men, prov. 22.29.  
(q) The hand of the diligent shall b●are rule, prov. 12.14.  
(r) The hand of the diligent maketh rich, prov. 10.4.  
(s) The Soul of the diligent shall be made fat. prov. 3.4.  
(t) The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness, prov. 21.5.  
(u) Vide suprà (s) In prov. 13 4.  
22. To Faithfulness.  
Such secure themselves and others (w) Are most acceptable to them that employ them (x) Shall abound with blessings here (y) And be plentifully rewarded for evermore, (z).  
(w) A faithful Ambassador is health, Prov. 13.17.  
(x) As the cold of Snow in the time of harvest: so it a faithful Messenger to them that send him; for he refresheth the soul of his masters. Prov. 25.13.  
(y) A faithful man shall abound with blessings, prov. 28.20.  
(z) Well done good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things: I will make thee ruler over many things, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord, Mat. 25.23. See all the parable Lu. 19.12.  
23. To Contentation.  
It is a sign of godliness (a. 63) And is much better with a little, than abundance with strife (b).  
(a. 63) The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul, prov. 13.24.  
(b) Better is little with the fear of the Lord, then great Treasure, and trouble therewith. Better is a Dinner of herbs where love is, then astalled Ox, and hatred therewith, pro. 15.16.17.  
Better is a dry mo●sell and quietness therewith: then an house full of Sacrisices with strife, pr●. 17.1.  
24. To Thriftiness.  
Such shall increase in wealth, (c).  
(c) He that gathereth by labour shall increase, pro. 13 11.  
25. To executing Justice in Judgement.  
Such shall have long life and happy days (d) The Lord will assist such in judgement (e) And bless them (f) To do justice is more acceptable than Sacrifice (g) It preserveth, and ectablisheth the Judge (h) Maintaineth the Country (i) Procures inward peace, and outward quietness, and great assurance (k) And honour (l) And safety (m) And secure (n) God will bring such to his house (o) And accept his service, and make him joyful thereby. (p) Shall be Justified from sin (q) and saved. (r)  
(d) That which is altogether just shall thou follow, that thou mayest live and inherit the land, which the Lord thy God giveth thee, Deut. 16.20.  
(e) And he said to the Judges, take heed what you do for ye judge not for man but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgement, 2 Chron. 19.6.  
(f) Blessed are they that keep judgement: and he that doth righteousness at all times, Ps. 106.3.  
Thus saith the Lord, keep ye judgement, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.  
Blessed is the man that doth this, and the Son of man that layeth hold on it, etc. Isay 65.1.2.  
(g) To do justice and judgement, is more acceptable to the Lord than Sacrifice, prov. 21.3.  
(h) Mercy, and truth preserve the King: and his throne is up holden by mercy prov. 10.28.  
The King that faithfully judgeth the poor: his throne shall be established for ever. prov. 29.14.  
(i) The King by judgement establisheth the land prov. 29.4.  
(k) And the work of righteousness shall be peace, and the effect of righteousness quietness, and assurance for ever, Slay 32.17.  
(l) He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly, etc.  
(m. n) He shall dwell on high, his place of defence shall be the munition of rocks, bread shall be given him, his waters shall be sure.  
Thine eyes shall see the King in his beauty: they shall behold the Land that is very fare off, Isay 33.15.16, 17.  
(●. ●) Keep ye judgement, and do Justice.  
Even them will I bring to my holy Mountain, and make them joyful in my House of Prayer: their burnt-Offrings, and their Sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine Altar, Isay, 56.1.7.  
(q) He that hath executed judgement between man and man. Hath walked in my Statutes, and hath kept my judgements to deal truly: he is just, he shall surely live, saith the Lord, Ezek. 18.8.9.  
(r) Keep ye Judgement, and doc Justice: for my Salvation is near to come Isay 56.1.  
26. To dealing Justly with others in our common course.  
The Lord loveth such (s) And delighteth therein (t) It is a mark of God's Child (u) Others shall deal so with us (w) Such shall have long life (x) And prosperity (y) Are more happy with little, than others with great riches of Unrighteousness (z) Shall have honour (a. 64) Be justified, and saved (b).  
(s) But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness, Prov. 15.9.  
(t) But a just weight is his delight, Prov. 11.1.  
(u) Lord who shall abide in thy Tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly and worketh righteousness, Psalm: 15.1.2.  
(w) With what measure ye meet, it shall be meted to you again. Matth. 7.2. Lu. 6.38.  
(x) Thou shalt have a perfect and just weight, a perfect and just measure shalt thou have, that thy days may be lengthened in the Land, which the Lord thy GOD giveth thee, Deutre. 25.15.  
(y) That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live and inherit the Land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, Deutero. 16.26.  
(z) Better is a little with righteousness, then great Revenues without right, Pro. 16.8.  
(a. 64) He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness and honour, prov. 21.21.  
(b) He that hath walked in my Statutes, and hath kept my judgements to deal truly: he is just, he shall surely live, saith the Lord GOD Ezek. 18.9.  
Lastly, Such places of Scripture as assure us of infinite, and endless happiness in Heaven, being the most merciful, final, and full reward of all our sincere, (though never so weak) endeavours, in Christ jesus (c) There we are assured to be fully freed from all sin (d) Sorrow (e) And misery (f) Curses (g) And death (h) And to enjoy all holiness (i) Joy (k) Peace (l) Glory (m) And life (n) And this for evermore (o) The same is given us of GOD through jesus Christ (p) And is reserved for us in Heaven (q) Yea our alone all-sufficient Saviour jesus Christ is go●e thither before us, to prepare a place for us, and will come again to receive us to himself (r) That where he is, we may be also (s) and this, he who was heard in all things that he desired, hath prayed for (t).  
So that we shall never perish, neither shall any pluck us out of his hand, For our Heavenly Father which gave us to him is greater than all, and none is able to take us from him, out of our Father's hand (u) And this is the promise that he that promised us, even eternal life. (w)  
(c) To him that ordereth his conversation aright, will I show the salvation of God, Psa. 50.23.  
With long life will I satisfy him, and show him my Salvation, psalm 91.16.  
For God so loved his Son, that h●e gave his only begotten Son: that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life, john 3.16.  
Eye hath not seen, nor Ear heard, neither hath entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him, 1. Cor. 2.9.  
Now are we the Sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: But we know that when he shall appear we shall be like him: for we shall see him as he is, 2 joh. 3.2. Rev. 21.  
(d) For without are Dogs and Sorcerers, and Whoremongers, and Murderer's and Idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie, Revelati. 22.15.  
And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's Book of Life, Rev. 21, 27.  
(●) And the voice of weeping shall be no more heard in her, nor the voice of crying, Isa. 65.19.  
He will swallow up Death in victory, and the Lord God will wipe away Tears from off all Faces, and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the Earth, Isay 25.8.  
The Lord shall be thine ever lasting light and the days of thy mourning shall b● ended, Isay 60.20.  
And God shall wipe away all Teare● from thine eyes: and there shall b● no more Death, neither Sorrow, no● crying, neither shall there be any mor● pain for the former things are passed away, Rev. 21.4.  
(f) Violence shall no more be heard in thy Land; wasting nor destruction within thy borders, Isay 60.18.  
They shall not hunger nor thirst, neither shall the heat nor Sun smite them, Isay. 49.10.  
Where no thief approacheth, nor moth corrupteth, Lu. 12 33.  
Vide suprà (e) Rev. 21.4.  
(g) And there shall be no more Curse, Rev. 22.3.  
(h) And he will swallow up Death in victory, Isai. 25.8.  
And there shall be no more Death, Rev. 21.4.  
(i) Thy people also shall be all righteous, Isai. 60.21.  
Nevertheless we according to his promise, look for new heavens, and a new Earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness, 2 Pet. 3.13.  
(k) In thy presence is fullness of joy, psal. 16.11.  
Behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people joy. And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people, Isai. 65.18, 19  
I will make thee an eternal excellency, the joy of many Nations, Isai. 16.15.  
(l) To them who by patiented continuance in well-doing seek for glory, and honour, and immortality; eternal life. Glory, honour, and peace to every man that worketh good, Rom. 2.7.10.  
(m) I will deliver him, and honour him, psal. 91.15.  
If so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time, are not worthy to be compared with the glory, which shall be revealed in us.  
Whom he justified them he also glorified, Ro. 8.17.18.30.  
For our light affliction which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, 2 Co●. 4.17.  
Henceforth there is laid up for mee● Crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give me at that day, and not to me only, but to them also that love his appearing, 2 Tim. 4.8.  
When Christ who is our life shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory, Col. 3.4.  
(n) He that believeth my Word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life. And tehy shall come forth they that have done good, to the resurrection of life, Joh. 5.24, 29.  
(o) At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. psal, 16 11.  
For as the new heavens, and the new Earth which I shall make shall remain before me, saith the Lord, So shall your seed and your name, remain. And it shall come to pass, that from one new Moon to another and from one Sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, Isa. 66.22.23.  
And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the Firmament, and they that turn many to righteousness as the Stars) for ever and ever, Dan, 12.3.  
But the righteous into life everlasting, Mat. 25.46.  
Whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life, joh. 3.16.  
We have a building of God, a house made without hands, eternal in the heavens, 2 Cor. 5.1.  
And this is the record, that God hath given us eternal life, 1 Joh. 5.11.  
And they shall reign for ever, and ever, Rev. 22.5.  
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ which according to his abundant mercy, hath begotten us again unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, 1 pet. 1.3 4.  
(p) But the gift of God, is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Rom 6.23.  
For God hath not appointed us to wrath: but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, 1 Thess. 5.9.  
(q) Vide suprà (o) In 1 pet. 1.3.4.  
(●) I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you, unto myself, that where I am there ye may be also, joh. 14.2.3.  
(s) Father, I will that they also whom thou hast given me where I am, Joh. 17.24.  
(t) Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications, with strong crying, and tears, unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared, Heb. 5.7.  
(u) And I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.  
My Father which gave them me is greater than all: and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father hands, Joh. 10.28.29.  
(w) And this is the promise that he hath promised us even eternal life, 1 jok. 2.25.  
And jesus Christ said unto me, these words are faithful and true (x) And the spirit, and the bride said com● and l●t him that heareth, say, come and let him that is athirst come, and let whosoever will take of the water of life freely; He which testified these things saith surely I come quickly; even so come Lord Jesus Amen. Rev. 22.17.20. (x) Rev. 22.6.  
Thus fare of the fift and last head, of the sixth and last part of this Collection of Promises.   


CAn he be poor whose portion is  
Gods free and faithful Promises?  
Much I have lost and more may lose,  
Far well to all; These these I choose.  
Beyond Sea service me undid,  
Because to stark conscience forbidden.  
What if I never more shall gain  
Except my babour for my pain●?  
I than did trust, and still will make,  
God's promises my surest stake:  
His promised help I th●n did finde:  
More of the sam● is still behind.  
Can I be poor whose portion it  
God's fr●● and faithful ●●●mises?   
Blessed be the Lord that hath given rest unto his people Israel: according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant, 1 Kings 8.56.  
All possible praise be only to my God, through Jesus Christ, who hath most graciously given me, (who am most weak and unworthy) Understanding Dersie, Time, Health, and Ability, to begin, continue, and finish this work: which I beseech him of his mere Mercy, by the effectual work of his holy spirit (whatsoever opposeth) to make profittable to his people, comfortable to my Soul, to the Souls of mine, and of every one that mourns in Zion, through Jesus Christ, amen. Even so be it, Amer.   

A Soliloquy between the most gracious Lord, and his most unworthy Servant.  
LORD alone 
(a) Ps 44.  At home 
(b) Ps. 101 2  Abroad 
(c) Gen. 24.63.  In thought 
(d) Isai 55.7  word 
(e) Ps. 34.13  deed 
(f) 1 last .  
To do what's good 
(g) 1 last  and fly what●s ill take heed 
(h) Isa. 1.16, 17. .  
With whom thou hast to do 
(i) 1 Cor. 20.31.  where ere thou art, 
(k) Ps. 139.7.   
In all thy ways from God's ways never start, 
(l) Ps. 119.6 15.59.   
All by respects abhor 
(m) Ps. 119.113.1: 8.  regard thou not, 
(n) Luke 6.22 23.   
A bad man's censure 
(o) Luke 6.22 23.  'tis a good man's lot, 
(p) Ps. 33, 15, 16.   
If good and bad men both should judge amiss, 
(q) Isai 66 5   
Keep Conscience clear, thou neen'st not care, I wisse, 
(r) 1 Pette 3.16.   
When, and wherein thou fayl'st, with me make peace, 
(s) Hes. 14. 1ST.   
Be wise 
(t) Ex. 23.13  warned 
(u) Eph. 5.15  watchful 
(w) Mar. 13.37.  Labour me to please 
(x) Acts 11. ●3. .  
Be confi●lent 
(y) Ps. 27.14  thy cause I will maintain, 
(z) Jer. 50.3, 4.   
Peace 
(a) 2 Ps. 85 8  credit 
(b) Zep. 3.19  comfort 
(c) Ps. 68.3.  welfare thou shalt gain 
(d) Eccle. 8.12. .  
Ser. Lord make me humble 
(e) Mic. 8.8.  circumspect 
(f) Ex 23.13  upright 
(g) Gen. 17, 11. .  
Guide 
(h) Joh. 16.23.  govern me 
(i) Ps. 119.133.  in darkness be my light 
(k) Mica. 7.8. .  
Make me my God as thou wouldst have me be, 
(l) Ps. 119.35.   
And give me all thou knowest good for me. 
(m) Ps. 84.11   
Forgive 
(n) Ps. 25.18  give faith 
(o) Lu. 17.5.  on thy ne'er failing word, 
(p) Ps. 119.89.   
Cause me rely 
(q) Ps. 119.42.  thy promised aid afford, 
(r) Ps. 119.49.   
O that I could in doing well commend,  
All unto thee 
(s) Ps. 37.3.  thou surely help wilt send; 
(t) Ps. 37.5.   
In Christ, thy Christ, my Christ hear, help, grant do, 
(u) Dan. 9.17.19.   
Speak but one word, it must, it shall be so 
(w) Ps. 33 9 Mat. 8.8.   
Lord, I the Lord say it, therefore it must be, 
(x) Isay. 16 11.   
My grace alone shall be enough for thee, 
(y) 2 Cor. 12.9.   
It was, it is, it shall be so for ever 
(z) Ps. 33.11. .  
My mercy 
(a. 3) Ps. 136  power 
(b) Cor 98  truth decayeth never, 
(c) Ps. 117.72.   
Take courage the● 
(d) Ps 27.14.  though all that can be named.  
Should it oppose 
(e) Gen. 18.14  thou shalt not be ashamed. 
(f) Ps. 34.5.   
Bezique 
(g) Mar 5 36  await 
(h) Ps 27.14.  submit unto my widow. 
(i) Ps 37.5. .  
I'll help in need 
(k) Ps. 50.15  and bring good out of i'll. 
(l) Gen. 40.20.   
Seru. So then my Soul, do no● fear, faint or doubt. 
(m) Psa. 4●. 5.11.   
No woe so great, but God will help thee ou●, 
(n) jer. 30.7   
All that he is, he's thine to do thee good, 
(o) Ps. 62.   
What can annoyed if this be understood. 
(p) Isa 43.11   
As thou art God declare this every way. 
(q) Ps. 86.15 16, 17.   
That blest my state may be both here and aye. 
(r) Ps. 145.15.   
Let all be done as thou Lord God seest fit, 
(s) Mat. 26.39   
Amen, amen 
(t) Ps. ●●. 19  Lord Jesus so be it. 
(u) Rev. 22.20.    
Thy humble, faithful servant, Lord I am 
(w) Ps. 116.6  I trust thy word 
(x) Ps. 119.42  and so subscribe my name 
(y) Isai. ●4. 5 . Philip. Skippon.  Miles Christi indignissimus. Mat. 8.8. 
No end of truth there is, 
(z) 1 Pet. 1.25. Isa. 40.8. Ps. 100.5. Ps. 1.7. ●. Ps. 93. ult.   
But her's the end of this.  
FINIS.