Graphautarkeia, or, The Scriptures sufficiency practically demonstrated wherein whatsoever is contain'd in Scripture, respecting doctrine, worship or manners is reduced to its proper head, weighty cases resolved, truths confirmed, difficult texts illustrated and explained by others more plain.

7thly, Not to fear, but believing, commit their case to God, and quietly wait for his salvation.

He hath said, I will never leave thee nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, I will not fear what man can do unto me, Heb. 13. 5, 6.

Israels impatiency in waiting for God made them quarrel with Moses, and Moses with God, although God was in his way of delivering, Exod. 5. 21, 22, 23.

The children of Israel said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness, &c. And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he shall shew to you this day, &c. The Lord shall fight for you, Exod. 14. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.

Because of Israels unbelief, and impatiency in waiting for God, they were not suffered to enter Canaan, only their children, of whom they had said, They should be a prey, they did possess the land, Deut. 1. 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39.

As an incouragement, we should remember what God hath done formerly, Deut. 7. 17, 18, 19.

And David was greatly distressed, &c. but David incouraged himself in the Lord his God, 1 Sam. 30. 6.

It may be the Lord will look on my affliction, and that the Lord will requite good for his cursing this day, 2 Sam. 16. 12.

Elisha said, when the city was invironed with enemies, Fear not, for they who be with us, are more than they who be with them, &c. But when there was a famine in Samaria, the king (because deliverance hastened not) said, Be∣hold, this evil is from the Lord: what should I wait for the Lord any longer? 2 Kings 6. 14, 15, 16, 33. 2 Chron. 32. 7, 8.

In the great famine of Samaria, the great lord who would not believe the plenty the prophet had foretold, was told by the prophet that he should see it, but not eat thereof: and so it fell out unto him, &c. 2 Kings 7. 1, 2, 17, 18, 19, 20.

Though Judah was beset by Israel, yet Judah prevailed, because they relied upon the Lord God, &c. 2 Chron. 13. 14, 18.

Be not afraid, nor dismayed: for the battel is not yours, but Gods, &c. Stand ye, and see the salvation of the Lord with you, 2 Chron. 20. 15, 16, 17.

To God I would commit my cause, Job 5. 8.

I waited patiently for the Lord, and he inclined to me, &c. He brought me out of an horrible pit, Psal. 40. 1, 2.

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, Psal. 42. 5, 11.

Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee, Psal. 55. 22.

Our bones are scattered at the graves mouth, &c. But mine eyes are unto thee, O Lord, Psal. 141. 7, 8.

If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small, Prov. 24. 10.

The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso trusteth in the Lord, shall be safe, Prov. 29. 25.

Take heed, and be quiet: fear not, neither be faint-hearted, &c. because Syria, Ephraim, &c. have taken evil counsel against thee, &c. I shall not stand, Isa. 7. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

And I will wait upon the Lord, who hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him, Isa. 8. 17.

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.

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is staid on thee, Isa. 26. 3.

The Egyptians shall help in vain, &c. therefore have I cryed, &c. their strength is to sit still, &c. Thus saith the Lord, In returning and rest you shall be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength, &c. Isa. 30. 7, 15.

Fear not, for I am with thee: be not dismayed, for I am thy God, &c. Isa. 41. 10, 13, 14.

Who is among you who feareth the Lord, who obeyeth the voice of his servant, who walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon his God. Behold all ye who kindle a fire, &c. Isa. 50. 10, 11.

Fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings, &c. I, even I am he who comforteth you. Who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, &c. and forgettest the Lord thy maker? Isa. 51. 7, 12, 13.

It is the Lords mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not, &c. Its good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord, Lam. 3. 22, 25, 26.

When my Soul fainted within me, I remembered the Lord, Jonah 2. 7.

The Son dishonoured the father, &c. Therefore will I look unto the Lord, I will wait for the God of my salvation, Micah 7. 6, 7.

The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble, and he knoweth them who trust in him, Nahum 1. 7.

Come unto me all ye who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest, Mat. 11. 28.

God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that you are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, 1 Cor. 10. 13.

We should not trust in our selves, but in God, &c. who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust, that he will yet de∣liver, 2 Cor. 1. 9, 10.

In nothing terrified by your adversaries, Phil. 1. 28.

Be careful for nothing, but in every thing, &c. let your request be made known unto God, Phil. 4. 6.

We our selves glory in you, &c. for your patience and faith in all your persecutions, 2 Thess. 1. 4.

Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, &c. when he suffered he threatned not, but committed his cause to him who judgeth righteously, 1 Pet. 2. 21, 23.

If ye suffer, &c. be not afraid of their terror, &c. But sanctifie the Lord, &c. 1 Pet. 3. 14, 15.

Wherefore let them who suffer according to the will of God, commit the keeping of their soul to him in well-doing, as unto a faithful Creator, 1 Pet. 4. 19.

See more of trust in God, Chap. 16.

See of waiting for God.