The CATECHISM.

Q. What is the chief end of Man? First Day of the Month.

A. Mans chief end is, to glo­rifie God, and to enjoy him for ever.

Mans chief end is,

• 1. To glorifie God. Proved out of 1 Cor. 10.31. Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, Do all to the glory of God.
• 2. Next to the glorifying of God, to enjoy him for ever. Proved out of Psal. 73.25, 26. Whom have in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth [...] desire beside thee, v. 26. My flesh and my heart [...] eth, but God is the sirength of my heart, and [...] portion for ever.

2. Q. What Rule hath God given to direct us, how we may glorifie, and enjoy him?

A. The Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament, is the only Rule to direct us, how we may glorifie and enjoy him.

The word of God is,

• 1. Contained in the Scriptures of the Old, and New Testarnent. Eph. 2.20. And are built upon the found ition of the Apostles, and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief Corner-stone.
• 2. The onely Rule to direct us—How we may glo­rifie [Page 8]God. 2 Tim. 3.16. All Scripture is given by in­spiration of God, and is prositable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.
• 3. How we may enjoy God. 1 Joh. 1.3. That which we have seen and heard, declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us, and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.

3. Q. What do the Scriptures principally teach?

The Scriptures principally teach, what Man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of Man. 2 Tim. 1.3. Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in Faith, and Love, which is in Christ Jesus.

4. Q. What is God?

A. God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal and un­changeable in his being, wisdem, power, holiness, statice, goodness, and truth.

• Qod is, 1. A Spirit. Joh. 4.24. God is a Spirit, from they that worship him, must worship him in [...] it, and in truth.
• 2. Infinite. Joh. 11.7. Canst thou by searching find out God? Canst thou find out the Almighty to perfection?
• 3. Eternal, Psal. 90.2. From everlasting, to ever­listing, thou art God.
• 4. Unchangeable. Jam. 1.17. With whom there is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
• 5. Infinite, Eternal, and Ʋnchangeable in his Being, Exod. 3.14. And God said unto Moses, I am that I am. And he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the Children of Israel, I am hath sent me unto you.
• 6. Infinite, Eternal, and Unchangeable in his Wisdom. Psal. 147.5. Great is our Lord, and [Page 9]of great power, his Ʋnderstanding is infinite.
• 7. Infinite, Eternal, and Unchangeable in his Power, and Holiness. Rev. 4.8. Holy, holy, ho­ly, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.
• 8. Infinite, Eternal, and Unchangeable in his Justice, Goodness, and Truth, Exod. 34.6, 7. The Lord, the Lord God, merciful, and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in Goodness and Truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity, transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty.

5. Q. Are there more Gods than one? Second, Day.

A. There is but one only, the living and true God.

There is but one,

• 1. Only God, Deut. 6.4. Hear, O Israel, The Lord our God is one Lord.
• 2. Living and True God, Jer. 10.10. The Lord, he is the True God, he is the Living God, and an Ever­lasting King.

6. Q. How many persons are there in the God­head?

A. There are three persons in the Godhead, the Father, the Sell, and the Holy Ghost, and these Three are one God, the same in substance; equal in power, and glory.

• 1. There are three persons in the Godhead, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, Mat. 28.19. Go ye therefore, and teach all Nations, baptizing them, in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
• 2. The three persons in the Godhead are one [Page 10]God, the same in substance, equal in power, and glo­ry, 1 Joh. 5.7. There are three that bear record in Heaven the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost, and these three are one.

7 Q. What are the Decrees of God?

The Decrees of God are his Eternal purpose, accor­ding to the Counsel of his own Will, whereby, for his own Glory, he hath fore-ordained whatsoever comes to pass. Eph. 1.11, 12. Being predestinated ac­cording to the purpose of him, who worketh all things af­ter the counsel of his own Will. 12. That we should be to the praise of his glory.

8 Q. How dath God execute his Decrees?

A. God executeth his Decrees, in the works of Creation and providence.

God executeth his Decrees in the works,

• 1. Of Creation, Rev. 4.11. Thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
• 2. Of Providence, Dan. 4.35. He doth according to his Will in the army of heaven, and among the inha­bitants of the earth.

9 Q. What in the work of Creation? Third Day.

A. The work of Creation is Gods ma­king all things, of nothing, by the word of his power, in the space of sir days, and all very good.

The work of Creation is Gods making,

• 1. All things. Gen. 1.1. In the beginning God crea­ted the heaven and the earth.
• [Page 11]2. All things of nothing, by the word of his power, Heb. 11.3. Through faith we understand, that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things, which are seen were not made of things that do appear.
• 3. All things in the space of six days, and all very good, Gen. 1.31. And God saw every thing that he had made, and behold, it was very good, and the evening and the morning were the sixth day.

10. Q. How did God create Man?

A. God created Man, Male, and Female, after his own Image, in knowledg, righteousness, and holiness, with dominion over the creatures.

God created man,

• 1. Male, and Female, after his own Image, Gen. 1.27. So God created man in his own Image, in the I­mage of God created be him; male and female created he them.
• 2. In Knowledg. Col. 3.10. And have put on the new Man, which is renewed in Knowledg, after the Image of him, that created him.
• 3. In Righteousness, and Holiness, Ephes. 4.24. And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in Righteousness, and true Holiness.
• 4. With dominion over the Creatures. Gen. 1.28. God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing, that moveth upon the earth.

11 Q. What are Gods works of Providence?

A. Gods works of Providence are, his most holy, wise. and powerful preserving, and governing all his creatures, and all their actions.

Gods work of Providence are,

• 1. Most holy. Psal. 145.17. The Lord is Righ­teous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.
• 2. Most wise. Isa. 28.29. This also cometh forth from the Lord of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, excellent in working.
• 3. His powerful preserving all his Crcatures. Heb. 1.3. Ʋpholding all things by the word of his power.
• 4. His governing all his Creatures. Psal. 103.19. His Kingdom ruleth over all.
• 5. His governing all his Creatures actions. Mat. 10. 29. Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall to the ground without your Father.

12. Q. What special act of Providence did God exercise toward Man, in the enate wherein he was created?

A. When God had created Man. he entred into a Covenant of life with him, upon candition of perfect obedience, forbidding him, to eat of the tree of know­ledg of good and evil, upon pain of death.

• 1. When God had created man, he entred into a Covenant of life with him, upon condition of perfect obedience, Gal. 3.12. The Law is not of Faith, but the man that doth them, shall live in them.
• 2. God forbade man, to eat of the tree of the knowledg of good and evil, upon pain of death, Gen. 2. 17. But of the Tree of Knowledg of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it; for in the day thou eatest thereof, thou shalt surely die.

13 Q. Did our first Parents continue in the estate wherein they were created? Fourth Day.

A. Our first Parents being left to the freéédom of their own will, fell from the state, wherein [Page 13]they were created, by sinning against God, Eccles. 7.29. God hath made man upright, but they have sought out many inventions.

14 Q. What is sin?

Sin is as any want of conformity unto, or transgres­sion of the Law of God. 1 John 3.4. Whosoever com­mitteth sin, transgresseth also the Law; for sin is the transgression of the Law.

15 Q. What was the sin, whereby our first Pa­rents fell from the estate, wherein they were crea­ted?

A. The sin whereby our first Parents fell from the estate wherein they were creared, was, their eat­ing the forbidden fruit. Gen. 3.6. When the woman saw, that the tree was good for food, and that it was plea­sant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired, to make one wise, he took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also to her husband with her, and he did eat.

16 Q. Did all mankind fall in Adams first trans­gression?

A. The Cavenant being made with Adam not only for himself, but for his posterity, all mankind, descending from him by ordinary generation, sin­ned in him and fell with him, in his first transgres­gression.

• 1. The Covenant was made with Adam. not only for himself, but for his posterity. Gen. 3.28. & 2.16, 17. God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.

  ‘ Gen. 2.16, 17. The Lord commanded the man, saying, Of every tree in the garden, thou mayest freely eat. V. 17. But of the tree of the knowledg of good, [Page 14]and evil, thou shalt not eat of it; for in the day thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.’
• 2. All mankind, descending from Adam by ordi­nary generation, sinned in him, and fell with him, in his first Transgression. Rom. 5.18. By the offence of one, judgment came upon all men to condemnation.

17 Q. Into what estate did the fall bring mankind? Fifth Day.

A. The fall brought mankind into an estate of sin and misery. Rom. 5.12. By one man sin entred into the world, and death by sin, and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.

18 Q. Wherein consists the Sinfulness of that estate, whereinto man fell?

A. The Sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell, consists in the guilt of Adams first Sin, the want of Original Righteousness, and the corruption of his whole nature, which is commonly called Original Sin? togéther with all actual transgressi­ons which procéeded from it.

The sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell, con­sists in,

• 1. The guilt of Adams first sin. Rom. 5.19. By one mans disobedience, many were made sinners.
• 2. The want of Original Righteousness. Rom. 3.10. There is none righteous, no not one.
• 3. The Corruption of his whole nature, which is commonly call'd Original sin. Eph. 2.1. Psal. 51.5 You hath he quickned, who were dead in trespasses and sins. Psal. 51.5. Behold, I was shapen in iniqui­ty, and in sin did my mother conceive me.
• 4. All Actual Transgressions, which proceed from Original sin. Mat. 15.19, 20. Out of the heart proceed [Page 15]evil thoughts, murthers, adulteries, fornications, theft, false witness, blasphemies. V. 20. These are the things which defile a man.

19 Q. What is the misery of that estate, where­into man fell?

A. All mankind by their fall, lost communion with God, are under his wrrath and curse, and so made liable to all miseries in this life, to death it self, and to the pains of Hell for ever.

All mankind by their fall,

• 1. Lost communion with God. Gen. 3.8, 24. A­dam, and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord, among the trees of the garden. 24. So he drove out the man.
• 2. Are under Gods wrath. Eph. 2.3. We were all by nature the children of wrath, even as others.
• 3. Are under Gods curse. Gal. 3.10. Cursed is every one, that continueth not in all things, which are written in the book of the Law to do them.
• 4. Are made liable to all miseries in this life. Lam. 3.39. Wherefore doth a living man complain? a man, for the punishment of his sins?
• 5. Are made liable to death it self. Rom. 6.23. The wages of sin is death?
• 6. Are made liable to the pains of Hell for ever­Mar. 25.41. Then shall he say to them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels.

20 Q. Did God leave all mankind, to perish in the estate of sin, and misery?

A. God having, out of his meer good pleasure, from all eternity, elected some to everlasting life, did enter into a Covenant of grace, to deliver [Page 16]them out of the state of sin, and misery, andto bring them into an estate of salvation by a Redeemer.

• 1. God, out of his meer good pleasure, from all eternity, elected some to everlasting life. Eph. 1.4. He hath chosen us in him, before the soundation of the world.
• 2. God did enter into a Covenant of Grace, to de­liver his Elect, out of the estate of sin iand mi­sery, and to bring them into an estate of Salvati­on, by a Redeemer. Rom. 3.21, 22. But now, the Righteousness of God, without the Law, is manifested, being witnessed by the Law, and the Prophets. 22. Even the Righteousness of God, which is by Faith of Jesus Christ, unto all, and upon all them, that be­lieve.

21 Q. Who is the Redéémer of Gods E­lect? Sixth Day.

A. The only Redéémer of Gods Elect, is the Lord Iesus Christ, who being the eternal Son of God, became man, and so was, and conti­nueth to be God and man, in two distinct natures and one person for ever.

The Lord Jesus Christ.

• 1. Is the only Redeemer of Gods elect, 1 Tim. 2.5. There is one God, and one Mediator between God and man, the man Jesus Christ.
• 2. Being the Eternal Son of God, became Man, Joh. 1.14. The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.
• 3. Was God and man, in two distinct natures, and one person. Rom. 9.5. Of whom Christ came in the flesh? Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever.
• 4. Continues to be God and man, for ever. [Page 17] 7.24. This man, because be continueth ever, hath an unchangeable Priesthood.

22. Q. How did Christ, being the Son of God, be­come Man?

A. Christ the Son of God, became man, by ta­king to himself a true body, and a reasonable soul, being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost, in the womb of the Virgin Mary, and born of her, and yet without sin.

Christ the Son of God became man,

• 1. By taking to himself a true body. Heb. 1.14. For as much then, as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise, took part of the same.
• 2. By taking to himself a reasonable soul. Mat. 26. 38. Then saith he unto them, my soul is exceeding sor­rowful, even unto death.
• 3. By being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost, in the womb of the Virgin Mary, and born of her. Luk. 1.31, 35. Behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a Son, and shalt call his name Tesus. 35. The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee.
• 4. Christ was conceived, and born without sin. Heb. 7.26. Such an high Priest became us, who is holy, harm­lese, undesiled, separate from sniners.

23. Q. What Offices doth Christ execute as our Redeemer?

A. Christ as our Redeemer executeth the offices of a Prophet, of a Prieii, and of a Ring, hoth in his estate of Humiliation, and Exaltation.

Christ as our Redeemer, both in the estate of Humili­ation, and Exaltation, executeth the office of,

• 1. A Prophet. Acts 3.22. Moses truly said unto [Page 18]the Fathers, A Prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you, of your brethren, like unto me, him shall ye hear in all things, whatsoever he shall say unto you.
• 2. A Priest. Heb. 5.6. Thou art a Priest for ever, after the order of Melehizedec.
• 3. A King. Psal. 2.6. Yet have I set my King up in my holy Hill of Sion.

24. Q. How doth Christ execute the office of a Prophet?

A. Christ execuicth the Office of Prophet, in re­vealing to us, bohts Word, and Spirit, the Will of God, for our salvatiou.

• 1. Christ executeth the Office of a Prophet in veve aling to us the will of God for our salvation, Joh. 15.18. No man hath seen God at any time the only begot­ten Son, which is in the besom of the Father, he hath declared him.
• 2. Christ reveals to us the Will of God, by his Word. John 20.31. These things are written, that ye might believe, that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing, ye might have life through his Name.
• 3. Christ reveals to us the Will of God, by his Spirit. John 14.26. The Comforter, which is the Ho­ly Ghost, whom the Father will send in my Name, he shall teach you Allthings.

25. Q. How doth Christ execure the Office of a Priest? Seventh Day.

A. Christ executeth the office of a Priest, in his once offering up of himself, a sacri­fice, to satisfie divine Iustice, and to recoucile us to God, and in making continual intercession for us.

Christ executeth the office of a Priest,

• 1. In his once offering up of himself, a sacrifice, to satissie divine Justice. Heb. 9.28. Christ was once of­fered, to hear the sins of many.
• 2. In his once offering up of himself, a sacrifice, to reconcile us to God. Heb. 2.17. In all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful, and faithful High-Priest, in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the suis of the people.
• 3. In making continual intercession for us. Heb. 7.25. He is able to save to the uttermost, them that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth, to make mtercession for them.

26. Q. How doth Christ execute the office of a Ring?

A. Christ executeth the office of a Ring. In sub­duing us to himself, in ruling, and defending us, and in restraining, and conquering, all his, and our Enemies.

Christ executeth the office of a King.

• 1. In subduing us to himself. Psal. 110.3. Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power.
• 2. In ruling, and desending us. Isa. 33.22. The Lord is our Judg, the Lord is our Law giver, the Lord is our King, he will save us.
• 3. In restraining, and conquering, all his, and our enemies. 1 Cor. 15.25. He must reign, tall he hath put all his enemies under his feet.

27. Q. Wherein did Christs Humiliation consist?

A. Christs Humiliation consisted, in his being born, and that in a low condition, made mider the Law, underging the miseries of this she, the wrath [Page 20]of God, and the cursed death of the cross, in being buried, and continuing under the power of death for a time.

Christs Humiliation consisted in his,

• 1. Being born, and that in a low condition. Luk. 2.7. She brought forth her first born Son, and wrapped him in swadling clothes, and laid him in a manger.
• 2. Being made under the Law. Gal. 4.4. God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the Law.
• 3. Undergoing the miseries of this life. Isa. 53.3. He is despised, and rejected of men, a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief.
• 4. Undergoing the wrath of God. Mat. 27.46. Jesus cried with a loud voice, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
• 5. Undergoing the cursed death of the Cross. Phil. 2.8. He humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the Cross.
• 6. Being buried. 1 Cor. 15.4. That he was bu­ried.
• 7. Continuing under the power of death for a time. Mat. 12.40. As Jonas was three days, and three nights, in the whales belly, so shall the Son of man be, three days, and three nights in the heart of the earth.

28. Q. Wherein consisteth Christs Eraltation?

A. Christs Eraltation consisteth in his rising a­gain from the dead, on the third day, in ascending up into heaven, and sltting at the right hand of God the Father, and in coming to judg the world at the last day.

Christs Exaltation consisteth in his, [Page 21]

• 1. Rising again from the dead, on the third day. 1 Cor. 15.4. That he rose again the third day, according to the Scriptures.
• 2. Ascending up into heaven. Mar. 16.19. Af­ter the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven.
• 3. Sitting at the right hand of God the Father. Mark 16.19. He was received up into heaven, and sat at the right hand of God.
• 4. Coming to judg the world at the last day. Act. 17.31. He hath appointed a day, in the which, he will judg the world in Righteousness, by that man, whom he hath ordained, whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.

29 Q. How are we made partakers of the Redemption purchased by Christ? Eighth Day.

A. We are made partakers of the Redem­ption purchased by Christ, by the effectual applicati­on of it to us, by his holy Spirit.

We are made partakers of the Redemption purchased by Christ,

• 1. By the effectual application of it to us. Joh. 1.12. As many, as received him, to them gave he power, to become the Sons of God.
• 2. By his holy Spirit. Tit. 3.5, 6. According to his mercy, he saved us by the washing of re­generation, and renewing of the Holy Ghost. v. 6. Which he shed on us abundantly, through Jesus Christ our Sa­viour.

30 Q. How doth the Spirit apply to us the Re­demption purchased by Christ?

A. The Spirit applieth to us the Redemption purchased by Christ, by working Faith in us; and [Page 22]thereby uniting us to Christ, in our effectual cal­ling.

The Spirit applies to us the Redemption purchased by Christ.

• 1. By working Faith in us. Eph. 2.8. By grace ye are saved, through faith, and that not of your selves, It is the gift of God.
• 2. By uniting us to Christ by Faith. Eph. 3.17. That Christ may dwell in your hearts by Faith.
• 3. The Spirit unites us to Christ in our effectu­al calling. 1 Cor. 1.9. God is faithful, by whom ye were called into the fellowship, of his Son Jesus Christ.

31 Q. What is Effectual Calling?

A. Effectual Calling, is the work of Gods Spi­rit, whereby, convincing us, of our sin, and mise­ry, enlightning our minds in the knowledg of Christ, and renewing our Wills, he doth perswade, and enable us, to embrace Iesus Christ, freely offered to us in the Gossel.

• 1. Effectual Calling is the work of Gods Spirit 2 Tim. 1.9. Who hath saved us, and called us, with an holy calling.
• 2. In effectual Calling, the Spirit of God convin­ceth us, of sin, and misery. Act. 2.37. When they heard this, they were pricked in their hearts, and said unto Peter, and the rest of the Apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
• 3. The Spirit of God enlightneth our minds in the knowledg of Christ. Act. 26.18. To open their eyes, and to turn them, from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God.
• 4. The Spirit of God renews our wills. Ezek. [Page 23]36.26. I will take away the stony heart, out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.
• 5. The Spirit of God perswades, and enables us, to embrace Jesus Christ, freely offered to us in the Gospel. Joh. 6.44, 45. No man can come unto me, except the Father, who hath sent me, draw him. 45 Eve­ry man, that hath heard, and learned of the Father, co­meth unto me.

32 Q. What benefits do they, that are effectual­ly called, partake of, in this life?

A. They, that are effectually called, do, in this life, partake of Iustification, Adoption, Sanctifica­tion, and the several benefits, which, in this life, do either accompany, or flow from them.

They, that are effectually called, do, in this life, par­take of,

• 1. Justification. Rom. 8.30. Whom he called, them he also justified; and whom he justified, them he al­so glorified.
• 2. Adoption. Eph. 1.5. Having predestinated us to the adoption of children, by Jesus Christ, unto himself.
• 3. Sanctification, and several other benefits, which in this life, do either accompany, or flow from Justifi­cation, Adoption, and Sanctification. 1 Cor. 1.30. Of him, ye are in Christ Jesus, who, of God, is made unto us, wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.

33 Q. What is justification? Ninth Day.

A. Iustification is an Act of Gods free-grace, wherein he pardoneth all our sins, and accepteth us, as righteous in his sight, only for the righteousness of Christ, imputed to us, and received by Faith alone.

• [Page 24]1. Justification is an Act of Gods free-grace. Rom. 3.24. Being justified freely by his grace, through the redemption, that is in Jesus Christ.
• 2. In Justification, God pardoneth all our sins. Eph. 1.7. In whom, we have redemption, through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.
• 3. In justification, God accepteth us, as Righ­teous in his sight. 2 Cor. 5.21. He hath made him sin for us, that knew no sin, that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

• 4. We are accepted, as Righteous in Gods sight, only for the Righteousness of Christ imputed to us.

  Rom. 5.19. As by one mans disobedience, many were made sinners; so by the obedience of one, shall many be made righteous.

• 5. The Righteousness of Christ, which is impu­ted to us by God, for our Justification, is received by Faith alone. Gal. 2.26. Knowing, that a man is not justified by the works of the Law, but by the Faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the Faith of Christ.

34 Q. What is Adoption?

A. Adoption is an act of Gods Free-grace, where­by, we are received into the number, and have right to all the priviledges of the Sons of God.

• 1. Adoption is an Act of Gods Free-grace. 1 Joh. 3.1. Behold, what manner of love the Father hath be­stowed upon us, that we should be called the Sons of God!
• 2. By Adoption we are received into the num­ber of the Sons of God. Joh. 1.12. As many, as [Page 25]received him, to them gave he power, to become the Sons of God, even to them, that believe on his Name.
• 3. By Adoption, we have right to all the Privi­ledges of the Sons of God. Rom. 8.17. If chil­dren, then heirs, heirs of God, and joynt-heirs with Christ.

35 Q. What is Sanctification?

A. Sanctification is the worrk of Gods frée-grace, whereby, we are renewed in the whole man, after the Image of God, and are enabled, more and more to die unto sin, and to live unto righteousness.

• 1. Sanctification is the work of Gods free-grace. 2 Thes. 2.13. God hath from the beginning, chosen you to salvation, through sanctification of the Spirit.
• 2. By Sanctification, we are renewed in the whole. Man, after the Image of God. Eph. 4.24. And that ye put on the new man, which, after God, is created in righteousness, and true holiness.
• 3. By Sanctification we are enabled, more and more, to die unto sin, and to live unto righteousness. Rom. 8.1. There is no condemnation, to them, that are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

36 Q. What are the benefits, which, in this life, do either accompany or flow from Iustification, Ado­ption, and Sanctification?

A. The benefits, which, in this life, do accom­pany or slow from Iustification, Adoption, and San­ctification, are assurance of Gods love, peace of Con­seience, joy in the Holy Ghost, increase of Grace, and perseverance therein, unto the end.

The benefits, which, in this life, do either accom­pany, or flow from Justification, Adoption, and Sancti­fication, are,

• 1. Assurance of Gods Love. Rom. 5.5. Hope maketh not ashamed, because the love of God is shed abroad in our bearts, through the Holy Ghost, which is given unto us.

• 2. Peace of Conscience. Rom. 5.1. Being justified by Faith, we have peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ.

  Phil. 4.7. The peace of God, which passeth all un­derstanding, shall keep your hearts, and minds, through Christ Jesus.

• 3. Joy in the Holy Ghost. Rom. 5.2. By whom also we have access, by Faith, into this grace, wherein we stand, and rejoyce in hope of the glory of God.
• 4. Increase of Grace. Prov. 4.18. The path of the just, is as the shining light, that shineth more, and more, unto the perfect day.

• 5. Perseverance in Grace unto the end. 1 John 5.13. These things have I written unto you, that Be­lieve on the Name of the Son of God, that ye may know, that ye have eternal life.

  1 Pet. 1.5. Who are kept by the power of God, through Faith unto salvation.

37 Q. What benefits do Believers re­ceive from Christ at their death? Tenth Day.

A. The souls of Believers, are, at their death, made perfect in holiness, and do immediately pass into Glory, and their bodies, being still unsted to Christ, do rest in their Graves, till the Resur­rection.

At their death, Believers,

• 1. Souls, are made persect in holiness, Heb. 12.23. To the spirits of just men, made perfect.
• 2. Souls do immediately pass into Glory. Phil. [Page 27]1.23. Having a desire, to depart, and to be with Christ. ‘ Luk. 23.43. To day shalt thou be with me in Para­dise.’
• 3. Bodies, are still united unto Christ. 1 Thes. 4.14. Them, which sleep in Jesus, will God bring with him.
• 4. Bodies do rest in their Graves. Isa. 57.2. He shall enter into peace, they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness.
• 5. Bodies, do rest in their Graves, till the Resur­rection. Joh 19.26. Though, after my skin, worms destroy this body, yet in my fl [...]sh shall I see God.

38 Q. What benefits do Believers receive from Christ at the Resurrection?

A. At the Resinrection, Believers being raised up in Glary, [...]all be openly acknowledged, and ac­quitted, in the day of Iudgment, and made perfect­ly blessed, in full enjoying of God, to all Eter­nity.

At the Resurrection, Believers shall be,

• 1. Raised up in Glory. 1 Cor. 15.43. It is sower in dishonour, it is raised in glory.
• 2. Openly acknowledged, and acquitted, in the da [...] of judgment. Mat. 10.32. Whosoever shall confess m [...] before men, him will I also confess before my Father which is in Heaven.
• 3. Made perlectly blessed, in full enjoying of God 1 John 3.2. When he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him, as he is.
• 4. Blessed in the enjoying of God, to all Eter­nity, 1 Thes. 4.17. So shall we ever be with th [...] Lord.

39 Q. What is the duty, which God requireth of Man?

The duty which God requireth of man, is obe­dience to his revealed will. Mic. 6.8. He hath shew­ed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

40 Q. What did God at first reveal unto Man, for the Rule of his Obedience?

The Rule, which God at first revealed to man, for his obedience, was the Moral Law.

41 Q. Where is the Moral Law sum­marily comprehended? Eleventh Day.

The Moral Law, is summarily compre­hended in the Ten Commandments. Deut. 10.4. He wrote on the Tables, according to the first wri­ting, the Ten Commandments.

42 Q. What is the sum of the Ten Command­ments?

The sum of the Ten Commandments, is, to love,

• 1. The Lord our God, with all our heart, with all our soul, with all our strength, and with all our mind, Mat. 22.37, 38. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38. This is the first, and great Com­mandment.
• [Page 29]2. Our Neighbour, as our selves. Mat. 22.39. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy Neighbour, as thy self. 40. On these two Commandments, hang all the Law, and the Prophets.

43 Q. What is the Preface to the Ten Com­mandments?

The Preface to the Ten Commandments, is, in these words. I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the Land of Egypt, out of the House of [...]ndage, Exod. 20.2.

44 Q What doth the Preface to the Ten Com­mandments trach us?

A. The Preface to the Ten Commandments teacheth us, That, because God is the Lord, and our God, and Red [...]mer, therefore we are bound to kéep all his Commandments.

• 1. Because God is the Lord.

  ‘ Deut. 11.11. Thou shalt love the Lord; and keep his Commandments alway.’

• 2. Because the Lord is our God.

  ‘ Deut. 11.11. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, and keep his charge, and his statutes, and his judgments, and his Commandments alway.’

• 3. Because the Lord is our Redeemer.

  ‘ Luke 1.74, 75. That we, being delivered out of the hands of our enemies, might serve him without fear. 75. In holiness, and righteousness, before him, all the days of our lives.’

45 Q. What is the first Command­ment? Twelfth Day.

The first Commandment is, Thou shalt [Page 30]have no other Gods before me, Exod. 20.3.

46 Q. What is required in the first Command­ment?

A. The first Commandment requireth us to know, and acknowledg God, to be the only true God, and our God, and to worship and glorifie him accordingly.

God requireth us,

• 1. To know him, to be the only True God.

  ‘ 1 Chron. 28.9. And thou S [...]lomon, my Son, Know thou the God of thy Father.’

• 2. To acknowledg him to be our God.

  ‘ Deut. 26.17. Thou hast avon [...]hed the Lord, this day, to be thy God, and to walk in his ways, and to keep his statutes, and his Commandments, and to hearken to his voice.’

• 3. To worship, and glorifie him, as the only true God, and our God.

  ‘ Mat. 4.10. Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.’

47 Q. What is forbidden in the first Command­ment?

A. The first Commandment forbiddeth the de­nying, or not worshipping, and glorifying the true God, as God, and our God, and the giving that worship, and glory, to any other, which is due unto him alone.

God forbiddeth,

• 1. The denying of him to be the True God. Psal. 14.1. The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God.

• 2. The not-worshipping and glorifying of him as God.

  ‘ Rom. 1.20, 21. [...]y [...]e without excuse, because [Page 31]that, when they knew God, they glorified him not, as God.’

• 3. The not-worshipping and glorifying of him, as our God.

  ‘ Psal. 81.11. My people would not hearken unto my voice, and Israel would none of me.’

• 4. The giving that worship and glory, to any other, which is due to him alone.

  ‘ Rom. 1.15. Who changed the truth of God into a lye, and worshipped, and served the Creature, more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever.’

48 Q. What are we especially taught by these words (Before me) in the first Commandment?

These words, Before me, in the first Command­ment, teach us, that God, who seeth all things, taketh notice of, and is much displeased with, the sin of having any other God.

49 Q. Which is the second Command­ment? Thir­teenth Day.

The second Commandment, is, Thou shalt not make unto thée any graven Image, or any likeness of any thing, that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth, Thou shalt not bow down thy self to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord, thy God, am a Iealous God, visiting the iniquities of the fathers upon the children, unto the third and fourth genera­tion of them that hate me, and shewing mercy to thousands ofthem that love me, and keep my Com­mandments. Exod. 20.4, 5, 6. [Page 32]50 Q. What is required in the second Command­ment?

A. The second Commandment requireth the re­ceiving, observing, and keeping pure and entire, all such religious Worship and Ordinances, as God hath appointed in his Word.

God requireth,

• 1. The receiving all such Religious Worship and Or­dinances, as he hath appointed in his Word.

  ‘ Deut. 32.46. Set your hearts unto all the words, which I testifie among you this day, which ye shall com­mand your children to obsere [...], to do all the words of this Law.’

• 2. The observing all such Religious Worship and Ordinances, as he hath appointed in his Word.

  ‘ Mat. 28.20. Teaching them to observe all things, whatsoever I have commanded you.’

• 3. The keeping pure and entire, all such Religi­ous Worship and Ordinances, as he hath appointed in his Word.

  ‘ Deut. 12.32. Whatsoever I command you observe to do it, thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.’

51 Q. What is forbidden in the second Com­mandment?

A. The second Commandment forbiddeth the worshipping of God by Images, or any other way not appointed in his Word.

God forbiddeth the worshipping of himself,

• 1. By Images.

  ‘ Deut. 4.15, 16. Take ye good h [...]ed unto your selves; for ye saw no manner of similitude, in the day, that the Lord spake unto you in Horeb. 16. Lest you cor­rupt [Page 33]your selves, and make you a graven Image.’

• 2. By any way that is not appointed in his Word.

  ‘ Col. 2.18. Let no man beguile you of your reward, in a voluntary humility, and worshipping of Angels, intru­ding into those things, which he hath not seen, vainly puft up by his fleshly mind.’

52 Q. What are the Reasons annexed to the se­cond Commandment?

A. The Reasons annexed to the second Com­mandment, are Gods Soveraignty over us, his pro­priety in us, and the zeal he hath to his own wor­ship.

• 1. Gods Soveraignty over us, should move us to keep the second Commandment. Psal. 95.2, 3. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with Psalms. v. 3. For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.

• 2. Gods propriety in us should move us, to keep the second Commandment.

  ‘ Psal. 45.11. He is thy Lord, and worship thou him.’

• 3. The zeal which God hath to his own Wor­ship, should move us to keep the second Command­ment.

  ‘ Exod. 34.14. Thou shalt worship no other God; for the Lord, whose name is jealous, is a jealous God.’

53. Which is the third Commandment?

A. The third Commandment is, Four­teenth Day. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guilt­less, that taketh his name in vain. Exod. 20.7.

54. What is required in the third Commandment?

A. The third Commandment requireth the holy and reverent use of Gods Names, Titles, Attributes, Ordinances, Word and works.

God requireth the holy and reverent use of his,

• 1. Names,

  ‘ Psal. 29.2. Give unto the Lord the glory due to his Name.’

• 2. Titles and Attributes,

  ‘ Rev. 15.3, 4. Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just, and true are thy ways, Thou King of Saints. 4. Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorifie thy Name?’

• 3. Ordinances,

  ‘ Eccles. 5.1. Keep thy foot, when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the Sacrifice of fools.’

• 4. Word.

  ‘ Psal. 38.2. I will praise thy Name for thy loving kindness, and for thy truth; for thou hast magnified thy word, above all thy name.’

• 5. Works,

  ‘ Job 36.24. Remember, that thou magnifie his work which men behold.’

55 Q. What is forbidden in the third Command­ment?

A. God forbiddeth all profaning or abusing of any thing, whereby he makes himself known.

59 Q. What is the Reason annexed to the third Commandment?

A. The reason annexed to the third Command­ment [Page 35]is, That however the breakers of this Com­mandment may escape punishment from men, pet the Lord our God will not s [...]ffer them to escape his righ­teous judgment.

5u Q. Which is the fourth Command­ment? Fifteenth Day.

The fourth Commandment is Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy, 9. Sir days shalt thou labour, and do all thy worst. 10. But the re­venth day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God. In it, thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy fell, n [...]r thy daughter, thy man servant, nor thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates. 11. For in sir days, the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day, wherefore the Lord blesled the Sab­bath day, and haflowed it, Erod. 20.8, 9, 10.

58 Q. that We required in the fourth Com­mandment?

A. The sourth Commandment requireth the keeping holy to God such set times. as he hath ap­pointed in his Word, erpresty one whole day in se­ven, to be a holy Sabbath to himself.

God requireth the keeping holy to himself,

• 1. Such set times as he hath appointed in his Word.

  ‘ Lev. 19.30. Ye shall keep my Sabbaths, and reve­rence my Saactuary. I am the Lord.’

• 2. Expresly, one whole day in seven to be an [Page 36]holy Sabbath to himself.

  ‘ Deut. 5.12. Keep the Sabbath day to sanctifie it, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee.’

59 Q. Which day of the seven hath God appoint­ed to be the weekly Sabbath?

A. From the veginning of the world to the Re­surrection of Christ, God appointed the seventh day of the wéek to be the weekly Sabbath, and the first day of the wéek, ever since, to continue to the end of the World, which is the Christian Sab­bath.

• 1. From the beginning of the World to the Resur­rection of Christ, God appointed the seventh day of the week to be the weekly Sabbath. Gen. 2.3. God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it, because that in it he had rested from all his work, which God created and made.
• 2. Ever since the Resurrection of Christ, God ap­pointed the first day of the week to be the weekly Sabbath, and to continue to the end of the world, as the Christian Sabbath.

60 Q. How is the Sabbath to be cauctisted?

A. The Sabbath is to be sanctified by an holy resting all that day, even from such worldly employ­ments and recreations, as are lawful on other days, and spending the whole time in the publick and pri­ [...]ate erercises of Gods worship, ercept so much, as [...]s to be taken up in the works of necessity and mercy.

The Sabbath is to be sanctisied,

• 1. By an holy resting all that day, even from such worldly employments and recreations, as are lawful on other days.

  ‘ Lev. 23.3. Six days shall work be done, but the se­venth day is the Sabbath of rest, an holy convocation, ye shall do no work therein.’

• 2. By spending the whole time in the publick and prioate exercises of Gods Worship.

  ‘ Psal. 92.1, 2. A Psalm or Song for the Sabbath-day, v. 1. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy Name, O most high. 2. To shew forth thy loving kindness in the morning, and thy faithsulness every night.’

• 3. Works of necessity, and merey may, and ought to be performed on the Sabbath day.

  ‘ Mat. 12.11, 12. What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the Sabbath day, will not he lay hold on it, and lift it out? 12. How much then is a man better than a sheep? where­fore it is lawful to do well on the Sabbath-day.’

61 Q. What is forbidden in the fourth Commandment? Sixteenth Day.

A. The fourth Commandment forbid­deth the omission, or careless performance of the Du­ties required, and the prosaning the day by toleness, or doing that which is in it self sinful, or by unneces­sary thoughts, words, or works, about worldly em­ployments, or recreations.

God forbiddeth,

• 1. The omission, or careless performance of the du­ties required on the Sabbath-day.

  ‘ Mal. 1.13. Ye said also, behold, what a weariness [Page 38]it is, and ye have snuffed at it, saith the Lord of hosts; and ye brought that which was torn, and the lame, and the sick; thus you brought an offering, should I ac­cept this at your hands, saith the Lord?’

• 2. The profaning the Sabbath day,

  By idleness, or doing that which is in it self sin­ful.

  ‘ Ezck. 23.38. They have desiled my Sanctuary in the same day, and have prefaned my Sabbaths.’

• 3. The profaning the Sabbath day.

  By unnecessary thoughts, words, or works, about worldly employments, or recreations.

  ‘ I [...]u. 58.13. 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, ho­nour thle, and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words.’

62 Q. What are the Reasons annexed to the fourth Commandment?

A. The Reasons annexed to the fourth Com­mandment are Gods allowing us fir days of the Work for our employments, his challenging a special pr [...]lew in the seventh, his own erample, and his viessing the Sabbath-day.

Gods,

• 1. Allowing us six days of the week for our own émployments, should move us to keep the fourth Commandment.

  ‘ Exod. 31.15 16. Six days may work be done, but in the seventh is the Sabbath of rest.’

• 2. Challenging special propriety in the seventh [Page 39]day, should move us to keep the sourth Command­ment.

  ‘ Lev. 23.3. Ye shall do no work therein, it is the Sabbath of the Lord your God, in all your dwellings.’

• 3. Own example should move us to keep the fourth Commandment.

  ‘ Exod. 31.17. It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever; for in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.’

• 4. Blessing the Sabbath day, should move us to keep the fourth Commandment.

  ‘ Gen. 2.3. God blessed the Sabbath day, and sancti­fied it.’

63 Q. Which is the fifth Commandment?

A. The fifth Commandment is, Honour thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long in the land, which the Lord thy God giveth thee, Exod. 20.12.

64 Q. What is required in the fifth Command­ment?

God requireth the preserving the honour, and perform­ing the duties belonging to every one, in their several places and relations.

• 1. As Superiors,

  ‘ Eph 5.21, 22. Submitting your selves one to ano­ther in the fear of God. 22. Wives, submit your selves unto your own Husbands, as unto the Lord.’ ‘ Eph. 6.1, 5. Children, obey your Parents in the Lord. 5. Servants, be obedient to them, that are your Masters according to the flesh.’ ‘ Rom 13.1. Let every soul be subject to the higher powers.’
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  2. As Inferiors.

  ‘ Eph. 6.9. Ye Masters, do the same things unto them, knowing, that your Master also is in Heaven.’

• 3. As Equals.

  ‘ Rom. 12.10. Be kindly affectioned one to another, with brotherly love, in honour preferring one another.’

65 Q. What is forbidden in the fifth Commandment? Seven­tgenth Day.

God forbiddeth the neglecting of, or do­ing any thing against the honour and duty, which belongeth to every one, in their several places and relations.

66 Q. What is the reason annexed to the fifth Commandment?

A. The reason annexed to the fifth Commandment, is a promise of long life and prosperity, as far as it shall serve for Gods glory and their own good, to all such as keep this Commandment.

67 Q. Which is the sixth Commandment?

The sixth Commandment is, Thou shalt not kill, Exod. 20.13.

86 Q. What is required in the sixth Commandment?

A The sixth Commandment requireth all lawful endeavours, to preserve our own life, and the life of others.

God requireth all lawful endeavours, to preserve,

• 1. Our own life.

  ‘ Eph. 5.28, 29. So ought men to love their wives, even as their own bodies. 29. For no man ever yet ha­ted his own flesh, but nourisheth and cherisheth it.’

• 2. The life of others. Psal. 82.3, 4. Defend the poor and fatherless. 4. Deliver the poor and needy.

  ‘ Job. 29.13. The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me.’

A. 69 Q. Eigh­teenth Day. What is forbidden in the sixth Commandment?

A. The sixth Commandment forbiddeth the taking way of our own life, or the life of our Neighbour unjustly, and whatsoever tendeth thereunto.

God forbiddeth the taking away of,

• 1. Our own life. Acts 16.28. Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thy self no harm.

• 2. The life of our neighbour unjustly,

  ‘ Gen. 9.6. Whoso sheddeth mans blood, by man shall his blood be shed.’

• 3. God forbiddeth whatsoever tendeth to the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neigh­bour unjustly. Prov. 24.11, 12. If thou forbear to deli­ver them, that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain. 12. If thou sayest, behold, we knew it not, doth not he that pondereth the heart, consider it?

70 Q. What is the seventh Commandment?

A. The seventh Commandment is, Thou shalt not commit Adultery, Exod. 20.14.

71 Q. What is required in the seventh Command­ment?

A. The seventh Commandment requireth the pre­servation [Page 42]of our own, and our neighbours chastity, in heart, spéech, and behaviour.

God requireth the preservation of,

• 1. Our own Chastity.

  ‘ 1 Thes. 4.4. Every one of you shall know how to pos­sess his vessel, in sanctification and honour.’

• 2. Our Neighbours chastity.

  ‘ Ephes. 5.11, 12. Have no fellowship with the un­fruitful works of darkness, but reprove them rather. 12. For it is a shame, even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.’

• 3. Our own and our Neighbours chastity in heart.

  ‘ 2 Tim. 2.22. Flee youthful lu [...]s, but follow Righ­teousness, Faith, Charity.’

• 4. Our own, and our Neighbours chastity in speech.

  ‘ Col. 4.6. Let your speech be alway with grace sea­soned with salt.’

• 5. Our own and our Neighbours chastity in beha­viour.

  ‘ 1 Pet. 3.2. While they behold your chast conversa­tion coupled with fear.’

72 Q. Nine­teenth Day. what is forbidden in the seventh Commandment?

A. The seventh Commandment forbiddeth all unchast thoughts, words, and actions.

God forbiddeth all unchast,

• 1. Thoughts.

  ‘ Mat. 5.28. Whosoever looketh on a woman, to lust after her, hath committed Adultery with her already in his heart.’

• 2. Works.

  ‘ Ephes. 5.4. Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, [Page 43]nor jesting, which are not convenient.’

• 3. Actions.

  ‘ Eph. 5.3. Fornication, and all uncleanness, let it not be once named among you.’

73 Q. What is the eighth Commandment?

A. The eighth Commandment is, Thou shalt not steal, Exod. 20.15.

74 Q. What is required in the eighth Command­ment?

A. The eighth Commandment requireth the law­ful procuring, and furthering the wealth, and out­ward estate, of our selves, and others.

God requireth the lawful,

• 1. Procuring the wealth, and outward estate of our selves.

  ‘ Rom. 12.17. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.’

• 2. Furthering the wealth, and outward estate of our selves.

  ‘ Prov. 27.23. Be thou diligent, to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.’

• 3 Procuring the wealth, and outward estate of others.

  ‘ Lev. 25.35. If thy brother be waxen poor, and fallen in decay with thee, then thou shalt relieve him.’

• 4. Furthering the wealth, and outward estate of others.

  ‘ Pail. 3.4. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.’

75 Q. Twenti­eth Day. What is forbidden in the eighth Commandment?

A. The eighth Commandment forbid­deth, whatsoever doth, or may unjustly binder our [Page 44]own, or our neighbours wealth, and outward estate.

God forbiddeth whatsoever,

• 1. Doth unjustly hinder our own wealth, and out­ward estate.

  ‘ 1 Tim. 5.8. If any provide not for his own, and es­pecially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an Infidel.’

• 2. May unjustly hinder our own wealth, and out­ward estate.

  ‘ Prov. 28, 19. He, that followeth after vain persons, shall have poverty enough.’

• 3. Doth unjustly hinder our neighbours wealth, and outward estate.

  ‘ Prov, 21.6. The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of, them that seek death.’

• 4. May unjustly hinder our neighbours wealth, and outward estate.

  ‘ Job 20.19, 20. Because he hath oppressed, and hath forsaken the poor, because he hath violently taken away an house, which he builded not. 20. Surely, he shall not feel quietness in his belly.’

76 Q. Which is the ninth Commandment?

The ninth Commandment is, Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour, Exod. 20.16.

77 Q. What is required in the Ninth Com­mandment?

A. The ninth Commandment requireth the main­taining, and promoting of truth, betwéen man and man, and of our own, and our neighbours good name, especially in witness bearing.

God requireth the maintaining, and promoting,

• 1. Of Truth, between man, and man.

  ‘ Zec. 8.6. Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour.’
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  2. Of our own good Name.

  ‘ 1 Pet. 3.16. Act. 25.16. Having a good conscience, that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evil-doers, they may be ashamed, that falsly accuse your good con­versation in Christ.’ ‘ Acts 25.16. Paul said, I stand at Caesars judgment seat, to the Jews have I done no wrong.’

• 3. Of our neighbours good name.

  ‘ 3 Joh. 12. Demetrius hath a good report of all men, and of the truth it self, yea, and we also bear record.’

• 4. Of truth, especially in Witness-bearing.

  ‘ Prov. 14.5.25. A faithful witness will not lye. 25. A true witness delivereth souls.’

78 Q. Twenty-ffrst Day. What is forbidden in the ninth Commandment?

A. The ninth Commandment forbiddeth what­soever is prejudicial to truth, or injurious to our own, or our neighbours good name.

God forbiddeth whatsoever is,

• 1. Prejudicial to Truth.

  ‘ Rom. 3.13. With their tongues they have used deceit.’

• 2. Injurious to our own good name.

  ‘ Job 27.5. God forbid that I should justifie you, till I die, I will not remove my integrity from me.’

• 3. Injurious to our neighbours good name.

  ‘ Psal. 15.3. He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doth evil [...] his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.’

79 Q. Which is the tenth Commandment?

A. The tenth Commandment is, Thou shalt not covet thy neighbours house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbours [...], nor his man servant, nor his maid-servant, nor his [Page 46]ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbours.

80 Q. What is required in the tenth Command­ment?

A. The tenth Commandment reoutreth full cen­tentment with our own condition, with a right and charitable frame of spirit towards our neighbour, and all that is his.

God requireth,

• 1. Full contentment with our own condition.

  ‘ Heb. 13.5. Let your conversation be without cove­tousness, and be content with such things as ye have.’

• 9. A right and charitable frame of spirit, towards our neighbour, and all that is his.

  ‘ Rom. 12.15. 1 Co. 13.4, 5, 6. Rejoyce with them, that do rejoyce, and weep with them, that weep.’ ‘ 1 Cor. 13.4, 5, 6. Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not it self, is not puffed up. 5. Doth not behave it self unseemly, seeketh not her own is not easily provoked thinketh no evil. 6. Re­joyceth not in iniquity but rejoyceth in the truth.’

81 Q. Twenty-second Day. What is forbidden in the tenth Commandment?

A. The tenth Commandment forbid­deth all discontentment, with our own estate, en [...] ­ing, or grieving at the good of our neighbour, and all inordinate motions, and affections to any thing, that is his.

God forbiddeth,

• 1. All discontentment with our own estate.

  ‘ 1 Cor. 10.10. Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer.’

• 2. Envying, or grieving at the good of our neighbour.

  [Page 47] ‘ Gal. 5.26. Let us not be desirous of vain-glory, pro­voking one another, envying one another.’

• 3. All inordinate motions, and affections, to any thing, that is our neigbours.

  ‘ Col. 3.5. Mortisie your members, which are upon the earth, sornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence and covetousness, which is idolatry.’

82 Q. Is any man able perfectly to keep the Com­mands of God?

A. No méer man, since the fall, is able, in this life, perfectly to kéep the Commandments of God, but daily doth break them, in thought, word, and déed.

• 1. No meer man since the fall is able, in this life, perfectly to keep the Commandments of God.

  ‘ Eccles. 7.20. There is not a just man upon earth, that doth good, and sinneth not.’

• 2. Every meer man, since the fall, doth in this life break the Commandments of God, in

  Thought.

  ‘ Gen. 8.21. The imagination of mans heart is evil from his youth.’

• 4. Every meer man since the fall doth daily break the Commandments of God in word.

  ‘ Jam. 3.8. The tongue can no man tame, it is an un­ruly evil, full of deadly payson.’

• 4. Every meer man since the fall, doth break the Com­mandments of God in deed.

  ‘ Jam. 3.2. In many things we offend all.’

83 Q. Are all the transgressions of the Law e­qually hainous?

Some sins, in themselves, and by reason of several aggravations, are more hainous in the fight of God, than others.

Joh. 19.11. He that delivered me unto thee, hath the greater sin.

84 Q. What doth every sin deserve? Twenty-third Day.

A. Every sin deserveth Gods wrath, and curse, both in this life, and that which is to come.

Every sin deserves Gods wrath and curse, in,

• 1. This life.

  ‘ Gal. 3.10. Cursed is every one, that continueth not in all things, which are written in the book of the Law to do them.’

• 2. That life, which is to come.

  ‘ Mat. 25.41. Then shall he say unto them, on the left hand, depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the Devil, and his Angels.’

85 Q. What doth God requrre of us, that we may escape the wrath and curse due unto us for sin?

A. To escape the wrath and curse of God due to us for sin, God requireth of us, Faith in Iesus Christ, repentance unto life, with the diligent use of all outward means, whereby Christ communica­trth to us the benefits of Repentance.

To escape the wrath and curse of God, due to us for sin, God requireth of us,

• 1. Faith in Jesus Christ.

  ‘ Joh. 3.16. God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life.’

• 2. Repentance unto life. Act. 20.21. Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Gree [...] Repentance towards God, and faith towards our [...] Jesus Christ.

• 3. The diligent use of all outward [...], where­by Christ communicateth to us the benefits of Re­demption. [Page 49]Prov. 2.1, to 6. My Son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my Commandments with thee. 2. So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart unto understanding. 3. Yea, if thou criest after knowledg, and liftest up thy voice for understanding. 4. If thou seekest for her as silver, and searchest for her, as for hid treasure. 5. Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledg of God.

86 Q. What is Faith in Iesus Christ?

A. Faith in Iesus Christ is a saving grace, where­by we receive, and rest upon him alone for Salva­tion, as he is offered to us in the Gospel?

• 1. Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace. Heb. 10.39 We are not of them, who draw back unto per­dition, but of them, that believe to the saving of the soul.
• 2. By Faith we receive Jesus Christ. Joh. 1.12. As many, as received him, to them gave he power to become the Sons of God, even to them, that be­lieve on his Name.
• 3. By Faith, we rest upon Jesus Christ alone for Salvation. Phil. 3.9. And be found in him, not ha­ving mine own Righteousness, which is of the Law, but that, which is through the faith of Christ, the Righ­teousness, which is of God by Faith.
• 4. By Faith we receive, and rest upon Jesus Christ, as he is offered to us in the Gospel. Isa. 33.22. The Lord is our Judg, the Lord is our Law-giver, the Lord is our King, he will save us.

87 Q What is repentance unto life? Twenty-fourth Day.

A. Repentance unto life is a saving grace, whereby a sinner, out of the true sense of his sin, and apprehension of the [Page 50]mercy of God in Christ doth, with grief, and hatred of his sin, turn from it unto God, with full purpose of, and endeavour after new obedience.

Repentance unto life,

• 1. Is a saving grace. Acts 11.18. Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted Repentance unto life.
• 2. Ariseth out of the true sense of Sin. Acts 2.37. When they heard this, they were pricked in their hearts, and said unto Peter, and the rest of the Apostles, Men, and Brethren, what shall we do?
• 3. Ariseth out of the true apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ. Joel. [...].13. Rent your hearts, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.
• 3. By Repentance unto life, a sinner doth with grief, and hatred of his sin, turn from it unto God. Jer. 31.18, 19. Turn thou me, and I shall be turned, for thou art the Lord my God. 19. Surely after I was turned, I repented, and after that I was instructed, I smote upon my thigh, I was ashamed, yea even confound­ed, because I did bear the reproach of my youth.
• 4. Repentance unto life is accompanied with full purpose of, and endeavour after new obedience. Psal. 119.59. I thought on my ways, and turned my feet into thy Testimonies.

88 Q. What are the outward means, whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of Redemp­tion?

A. The outward and ordinary means, whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of Redemp­tion, are his Ordinances, especially the Word, Sa­craments, [Page 51]and Prayer, all which are made effectual to the Elect for Salvation. Acts 2.41, 42. Then they that gladly receive [...] his word were baptized. 42. And th [...]y continued dedfastly in the Apostles Doctrine, and fellowship and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

89 Q. How is the Word made effectual to Sal­vation?

A. The Spirit of God maketh the reading, but especially the preaching of the Word, an effectual means of convincing, and converting sinners, and of building them up in holiness, and comfort, through Faith, unto Salvation.

The spirit of God maketh the reading, but especially the preaching of the Word, an effectual means of,

• 1. Convincing and converting sinners. Psal. 19.7. The Law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
• 2. Building up Saints in holiness, and comfort. 1 Thes. 1.6. Ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the Word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost.
• 3. Building up Saints, through faith unto salva­tion. Rom. 1.16. I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto Salvation, to every one that believeth.

90 Q. Twenty-fifth day. How is the Word to be read and heard, that it may become effectual to Salvation?

A. That the Word may become effectual to Sal­vation, we must attend thereunto, with diligence, preparation, and prayer, receive it with faith, and love, lay it up in our hearts, and practise it in our lives.

That the word may become effectual to Salvation, we must,

• 1. Attend thereunto with diligence. Prov. 8.34. Blessed is the man, that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
• 2. Attend thereunto with Preparation. 1 Pet. 2.1, 2. Laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hy­pocrisies, and envies, and evil speakings. 2. As new­born babes, desire the sincere milk of the Word, that ye may grow thereby.
• 3. Attend thereunto with Prayer. Psal. 119.18. Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wonderful things out of thy Law.
• 4. Receive it with Faith. Heb. 4.2. The word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith, in them, that heard it.
• 5. Receive it with Love. 2 Thes. 2.10. They received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
• 6. Lay it up in your hearts. Psal. 119.11. Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin a­gainst thee.
• 7. Practise it in our lives. Jam. 1.25. Whoso looketh into the perfect law of Liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the word, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

91 Q. How do the Sacraments become effectual means of Salvation?

A. The Sacraments become effectual means of Salvation, not from any vertue in them, or in him that doth administer them, but only by the blessing of Christ, and the working of the Spirit in them, that by Faith receive them.

The Sacraments become effectual means of Salvation,

• 1. Not from any vertue in them, or in him, that doth administer them. 1 Cor. 3.7. Neither is he, tha [...] [...], any thing, neither he that watereth, but God that giveth the increase.
• 2. Only by the blessing of Christ, and the work­ing of his spirit, in them, that by faith receive them. 1 Pet. 3.21. The like figure whereunto, even Baptism doth also now save us, not the putting away the [...] of the flesh, but the answer of a good Conscience toward God, by the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

92 Q. What is a Sacrament?

A. A Sacrament is an holy Ordinance, institu­ted by Christ, wherein, by sensible signs, Christ, and the b [...]e [...]s of the New Covenant, are repre­sented, sealed, and aported to Believers.

A Sacrament is an holy Orainance instatuted by Christ, wherein, by sensible signs, Christ, and the benefits of the new Covenant, are,

• 1. Represented to Believers. Gen. 17.10. This is my Covenant, which ye shall keep between me, and you, and thy seed after thee, every man child among you shall be circumcised.
• 2. Seal'd, and applied to Believers. Rom. 4.11. He received the sign of Circumcision, a seal of the Righ­teousness of Faith which he had yet being uncircumcised.

93 Q. Which are the Sacraments of the New Testament; Twenty-sixth day.

A. The Sacraments of the New Testa­ment, are Baptism, and the Lords Sup­per.

• 1. Baptism is a Sacrament of the New Testament. [Page 54]Mar. 16.16. He, that believeth, and is Baptized, shall be saved.
• 2. The Lords Supper is a Sacrament of the New Testament. 1 Cor. 11.23. I have received of the Lord, that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus, the same night, in which he was betrayed took bread.

94 Q. What is Baptism?

A. Baptism is a Sacrament, wherein the wash­ing with water, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, doth signifie, and seal, our ingrafting into Christ, and partaking of the benefits of the Covenant of Grace, and our engagement to be the Lords.

Baptism,

• 1. Is a Sacrament, wherein is the washing with water, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Mat 28.19. Go ye, and teach all Nations, baptizing them, in the name of the Fa­ther, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
• 2. Doth signifie, and seal our ingrafting into Christ, and partaking of the benefits of the Cove­nant of grace. Rom. 6.3. Know ye not, that so ma­ny of us, as were baptized into Jesus Christ, were bap­tized into his death?
• 3. Doth signifie, and seal our engagement, to be the Lords. Rom. 6.4. We are buried with him by Baptism into death, that like as Christ was raised from the dead, by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

95 Q. To whom is Baptism to be admini­stred?

A. Baptism is not to be administred to any, that are out of the visible Church, t [...] they profess their faith in Christ, and obedience to him; but the In­fants [Page 55]of such, as are members of the visible Church, are to be baptized.

• 1. Baptism is not to be administred to any, that are out of the visible Church, till they profess their faith in Christ, and obedience to him. Acts 2.41. Then they, that gladly received his word, were baptized.
• 2. The infants of such as are members of the visible Church, are to be baptized. Gen. 17.7. 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. 10. This is my Covenant, which ye shall keep between me, and you, and thy seed after thee, eve­ry Man-child among you shall be circumcised.

96 Q. What is the Lords Supper? Twenty-seventh day.

A. The Lords Supper is a Sacrament wherein by giving and receiving Bread and VVine, according to Christs appoint­ment, his death is shewed forth, and the worthy Re­ceivers are, not after a corporal, and carnal man­ner, but by faith, made partakers of his body, and blood, with all his benefits, to their spiritual nou­rishment, and growth in grace.

• 1. The Lords Supper is a Sacrament, wherein, by giving, and receiving bread and wine, according to Christs appointment, his death is shewed forth. Luke 22.19. He took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, [Page 56]and gave unto them, saying, This is my body, which is given for you, this do in remembrance of me. 20. Like­wise also the Cup after Supper, saying, this cup is the New Testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
• 2. The worthy receivers of the Lords Supper, are not after a corporal, and carnal manner, but by faith, made partakers of Christs body, and blood, with all his benefits, to their spiritual nourishment, and growth in grace. 1 Cor. 10.16. The cup of blessing, which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread, which we break is it not the com­munion of the body of Christ?

97 Q. VVhat is required in the worthy receiving of the Lords Supper?

A. It is required of them, that would worthily par­take of the Lords Supper, that the [...] examine them­selves, of their knowledg, [...] discern the Lords Body, of their faith to féed upon him, or their renemance, love, and new obedience, lest coming unworthily, they eat, and drink judgment to themselves.

It is required of them, that would worthily partake of the Lords Supper, that they examine themselves, of their,

• 1. Knowledg to discern the Lords body. 1 Cor. 11.28. Let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. 29. For he, that ea [...]th, and drinketh unworthily careth, and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lords body.
• 2. Faith to feed upon him. 2 Cor. 13.5. Examine your selves, whether ye be in the faith.
• 3. Repentance. 1 Cor. 11.31. If we would judg ourselves, we should not be judged.
• 4. Love. 1 Cor. 11.18. When you come toge­ther [Page 57]in the Church, I hear there be divisions among you. 20. When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lords Supper.
• 5. New obedience. 1 Cor. 5.8. Let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice, and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity, and truth.
• 6. They, that come unworthily to the Lords Supper, eat and drink judgment to to themselves. 1 Cor. 11.27. Whosoever shall eat this Bread, or drink this Cup of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the Body, and Blood of the Lord. 29. He, that eateth, and drinketh unworthily, eateth, and drinketh damna­tion to himself.

98 Q. What is Prayer?

A. Prayer is an offering up of our desires to God for things agreeable to his will, in the name of Christ, with confession of our sins, and thankful acknowledgment of his mercies.

Prayer,

• 1. Is an offering up of our desires to God. Psal. 62.8. Trust in him at all times, ye people, pour out your hearts before him, God is a refuge for us.
• 2. Is to be made, for things agreeable to Gods will. Rom. 8.27. He that searcheth the heart, know­eth the mind of the spirit, because he maketh inter­cession for the Saints, according to the will of God.
• 3. Is to be made in the name of Christ. Joh. 16.23. Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my Name, he will give it you.
• 4. Is to be made with confession of our sins. Dan. 9.4. I prayed unto the Lord my God, and made my confession.
• [Page 58]5. Is to be made with a thankful acknowledgment of Gods mereies. Phil. 4.6. Be careful for nothing, but in every thing by prayer, and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

99 Q. VVhat Rule hath God given us, for our Direction in Prayer? Twenty-eighth day.

A. The whole word of God is of use to direct us in Prayer, but the special Rule of Direction, is that Form of Prayer, which Christ taught his Disciples, commonly called the Lords Prayer.

1. The whole word of God is of use to direct us in Prayer. 1 Joh. 5.14. This is the considence, that we have in him, that if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us.

The especial Rule of our direction in Prayer, is that form of Prayer, which Christ taught his Disciples, commonly called the Lords Prayer. Mat. 6.9. After this manner therefore pray y [...]: Our Father, which art in Heaven, hallowed be thy Name, &c.

100 Q VVhat doth the Preface of the Lords Pray­er teach us?

A. The Preface of the Lords Prayer, which is Our Father, which art in Heaven; teacheth us, to draw near to God, with all holy reverence, and confidence, as children to a Father, able, and ready to help us, and that we should pray with, and for others.

• 1. The Preface of the Lords Prayer is, Our Fa­ther which art in Heaven, Mat. 6.9.
• 2. In prayer, we are to draw near to God, with all holy reverence. Isa. 64.9. Be not wroth very sore, O Lord, neither remember iniquity for ever; behold, see, we beseech thee, we are all thy people.
• 3. In Prayer, we are to draw near to God, with [Page 59]all holy confidence. Rom. 8.15. Ye have not recei­ved the spirit of bondage, again to fear, but ye have received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba Father.
• 4. In Prayer, we are to draw near to God, as Children to a Father, able, and ready to help us. Luke 11, 13. If ye, 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.
• 5. We are to pray with, and for others. Ephes. 6.18. Praying always, with all prayer and supplication in the spirit, and watching thereuto with all perseve­rance, and surplication for all saints.

101 Q. What do we pray for in the first Petition?

A. In the first Petition, which is, Hallowed be thy Name; [...] that God would enable us, and o­thers to [...] him in all that, whereby he makes himself [...]on, and that he would dispose all things to his [...] gl [...]ry.

• 1. [...] is Hallowed be thy name, Mat. 6 9.
• 2. We [...] that God would enable us, and others to glori [...] in all that, whereby he makes him­self known. Psal. 67.1. God be mereiful unto us, and bless us, and cause his face to shine upon us. 2. That thy way may be known upon Farth, thy saving health a­mong all Nations. 3. Let the people praise thee, O God, let all the people praise thee.
• 3. We are to pray, that God would dispose all things to his own glory. Rom. 11.36. Of him, and through him, and to him are all things, to whom be glory for ever. Amen.

102 Q. Twenty-ninth day. What do we pray for in the second Petition?

A. In the second Petition, which is, Thy King­dom come; we pray, that Satans Kingdom may be destroyed, that the Kingdom of Grace may be ad­vanced, our selves, and others brought into it, and kept in it; and that the Kingdom of Glory may be hastned.

• 1. The second Petition is, Thy Kingdom come, Mat. 6.10.
• 2. We are to pray, that Satans Kingdom may be destr [...]yed. Psal. 68.1. Let God arise, and let his E­nemies be scattered, let them also, that hate him, flee be­fore him.
• 3. We are to pray, that the Kingdom of Grace, may be advanced. Psal. 51.18. Do g [...]d in thy go [...]d pleasure unto Sion, build thou the walls of Jerusalem.

• 4. We are to pray, that our selves, and others, may be brought into the Kingdom of Grace, and kept in it. 2 Thes. 3.4. Brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have a free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you.

  ‘ Rom. 10.1. My hearts desire, and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.’
• 5. We are to pray, that the Kingdom of Glory may be hastened. Rev. 22.20. Surely, I come quickly Amen: Amen, Even so come Lord Jesus.

103 Q. What do we pray for in the third Petition?

A. In the third Petition, which is, Thy will be done on Earth, as it is in Heaven; We pray, that God, by his Grace, would make us able, and wil­ling, to know, obey, and submit to his will, in all things, as the Angels do in Heaven.

• 1. The third Petition is, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven, Mat. 6.10.
• [Page 61]2. We are to pray, that God, by his grace, would make us able, and willing, to know, and obey his will, in all things. Psal. 119.34. Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy Law, yea I shall observe it, with my whole heart. 35. Make me to go in the path of thy Commandments, for therein do I delight. 36. Incline my heart unto thy Testimonies.
• 3. We are to pray, that God by his grace, would make us able, and willing, to submit to his will in all things. Act. 21.14. When he would not be perswa­ded, we ceased, saying, the will of the Lord be done.
• 4. We are to pray, that God by his grace, would make us able, and willing, to know, obey, and sub­mit to his will in all things, as the Angels do in Heaven. Psal. 103.20. Bless the Lord, ye his An­gels, that do his Commandments, hearkning to the voice of his word. 22. Bless the Lord, all his works, in all places of his Dominions, Bless the Lord, O my soul.

104 Q. What do we pray for in the fourth Petition?

A. In the fourth Petition, which is, Give us this day our daily Bread; We pray, that, of Gods free gift, we may receive a competent portion of the good things of this life, and enjoy his blessing with them.

• 1. The fourth Petition is, Give us this day, our daily bread, Mat. 6.11.
• 2. We are to pray, that of Gods free gift, we may receive a competent portion of the good things of this life. Prov. 30.8. Remove far from me vanity and lies, give me neither poverty, nor riches, feed me with food convenient for me.
• 3. We are to pray, that of Gods free gift, we may enjoy his blessing with the good things of this life. Psal. 90.17. Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon [Page 62]us, and establish the work of our hands upon us, yea the work of our hands establish thou it.

105 Q. What do we pray for in the fifth Petition? Thirtieth day.

A. In the fifth Petition, which is, And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; We pray, that God, for Christs sake, would freely pardon all our sins, which we are the rather encouraged to ask, because [...] grace, we are en­abled, from the heart, to [...]give others.

• 1. The fifth Petition is, And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debters, Mat. 6.12.

• 2. We are to pray, that God, for Christs sake, would freely pardon all our sins. Psal. 51.1. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy loving kindness, according to the multitude of thy tender mercies, blot out my Transgressions.

  ‘ Dan. 9.17. Cause thy face to shine, for the Lords sake. 19. O Lord, hear, O Lord forgive, for thine own sake.’
• 3. We are the rather encouraged, to ask of God, the free pardon of all our sins, because, by his grace, [...]e are enabled, from the heart, to forgive others. Mat. 6.14. If ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

106 Q. What do we pray for in the sixth Petition?

A. In the sixth Petition which is, And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; We pray, that God would either kéep us from being temp­ted to sin, or support and dellver us, when we are tempted.

• 1. The sixth Petition is, And lead us not into temp­tation, but deliver us from evil, Mat. 6.13.

• 2. We are to pray, that God would keep us, from [Page 63]being tempted to sin. Mat. 26.41. Watch, and pray, that ye enter not into temptation.

  ‘ Psal. 19.13. Keep back thy servant from presumptu­ous sins, let them not have dominion over me.’
• 3. We are to pray, that God would support, and deliver us, when we are tempted. Psal. 51.10. Create in me a clean heart, O God, renew a right spirit within me. 12. Restore unto me the joy of thy Salvati­on, and uphold me with thy free spirit.

107 Q. What doth the Conclusion of the Lords Prayer teach us?

A. The Conclusion of the Lords Prayer; which is, For thine is the Kingdom, and the pow­er, and the glory, for ever, Amen, teacheth us, to take our encouragement in prayer, from God only, and in our prayers, to praise him, ascri­bing Kingdom, Power, and Glory to him, and in testimony of our desire, and assurance to be heard, we say, Amen.

• 1. The Conclusion of the Lords Prayer, is, For thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory, for ever, Amen, Mat. 6.13.
• 2. We are to take our encouragement in Prayer, from God only. Dan. 9.18. We do not present our Supplications before thee, for our righteousnesses, but for thy great mercies. I [...]. O Lord, hearken, an [...] do, defer not, for thine own sake, O my God.
• 3. We are in our Prayers, to praise God, by a [...] ­cribing Kingdom, Power, and Glory, to him. 1 Chro [...] 29.11. Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the pow­er, and the glory, and the victory, and the Majesty [...] for all that is in Heaven, and Earth is thine. 13. N [...] [Page 64]therefore, O God, we thank thee, and praise thy g [...] ­ous Name.
• 4. In testimony of our desire, and assurance, to be heard in prayer, we say, Amen. Rev. 22.20. Amen, Even so come, Lord Jesus.