Horæ consecratæ, or, Spiritual pastime. concerning divine meditations upon the great mysteries of our faith and salvation : occasional meditations and gratulatory reflexions upon particular providences and deliverances, vouchsafed to the author and his family : also a scripture-catechisme dedicated to the service of his wife and children, and now published, together with other treatises mentioned in the following page for common use / by Sir James Harrington ...

A SCRIPTVRE-CATECHISME.

I am the only begotten Son of the Father; the brightness of his glory, the express Image of his Person, upholding all things by the Word of my Power. I was by him as one brought up with him; and I was daily his delight; re∣joycing always before him; rejoycing in the habitable parts of his Earth, and my delights were with the Sons of Men. Blessed is the Man that heareth me, waiting daily at my Gates, waiting at the Posts of my Doors: For who so findeth me, findeth life, and shall ob∣tain favour of the Lord. But he that sinneth against me, sinneth against his own Soul; all that hate me, love death. But (if) ye set at naught my counsel, I also will laugh at your Calamity, I will mock when your fear cometh; when your fear comes as Desolations, and your destruction comes as a whirl-wind, Then shall ye call upon me, but I will not answer; for that you hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the Lord; Therefore shall you eat of the fruit of your own way, and be filled with your own devices: But who so hearkneth to me, shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.

Believe in God, believe also in me; I and the Father am one; There are three that bear record in Heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost, and these three are one. For though there be many that are called Gods, whether in Heaven, or in Earth; The Lord your God is one Lord, and to you there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things; who Created the Heaven, and the Earth. And one Lord Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the World, by whom are all things; and you by him. And one Spirit, the Holy Ghost, by whom you are sanctified.

I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life;

the Word of God; that in the beginning was with God; and was God, the life and light of Men; while ye have light, believe in the light; in me the Eternal Word, that was made flesh, and dwelt amongst you; was conceived by the Holy Ghost, and made of a Woman, born of the Virgin Mary, of the Seed of Abra∣ham, and of the Seed of David.

The beloved, and only begotten Son of the Father, full of grace and truth. This is the work of God, that ye believe on me, whom he hath sent; that was delivered to Pontius Pilate, the Governor of Judea, who gave Sen∣tence, scourged me, and delivered me to be Crucified; who, that I might sanctifie you with my own Blood, Suffered without the Gate; being obedient unto Death, even the Death of the Cross; dyed for your sins, was buried, and rose again the third Day, ac∣cording to the Scriptures, for your Justi∣fication. O look upon me whom you have pierced, and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow, wherewith the Lord hath afflicted me in the Day of his fierce anger; whose Soul being in an Agony in the Garden, was exceeding sorrowful, even unto death, so that my sweat was as it were great drops of blood; And I cryed out upon the Cross, my God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? my Soul being then made an offering for sin, yea sin for you; and upon me the Lord laid the iniquities of you all.

Yet did he not leave my Soul in Hell, nor suffer his holy one to see corruption.

To as many of you as receive me, and be∣lieve on my name, I will give power to become the Sons of God. For I the Lord am risen in∣deed; And am ascended unto my Father, and to your Father, and to my God and your God, and have led Captivity Captive, spoyled Prin∣cipalities and Powers, and made a shew of them openly, tryumphing over them; am re∣ceived into Heaven; and sit at the right hand of God, (having all power given me in Hea∣ven,

and in Earth) where I ever live to make intercession for you, until I come in the Clouds, in the same manner as I was taken up from you into Heaven, the second time with∣out sin unto salvation; as being ordained of God to be the Judge of the quick and dead. For my Father judgeth no Man, but hath com∣mitted all judgment unto the Son. I am the head over all things, to the Church, which is my Body (the fulness of him that filleth all in all.) The House and Church of the living God; The Pillar and ground of the truth. As your Body is one, and hath many Members, and all the Members of that one Body being many, are one Body, so also is Christ. There∣fore by one spirit be ye baptized into one bo∣dy, and be made to drink into one spirit; the Cup of blessing which you bless, is it not the Communion of my blood? And the Bread which you break, is it not the Communion of my Body? For you being many are one Bread, and one Body; Wherefore let there be no schisme in the Body, but let each of you as Members, have the same care one for another, to the increase of the body, unto the edifying it self in love.

Be it known unto you, that through me is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins; and by me you that believe, and are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the Law of Moses. For God hath exalted me with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance unto Israel, and forgiveness of sins, and redemption through my blood, according to the riches of his grace.

I am the Resurrection and the Life, he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. And who so ever liveth and be∣lieveth in me shall never dye; For the hour cometh, in the which, all that are in the Graves shall hear my voice; and shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the Resur∣rection of Life, and they that have done evil, unto the Resurrection of Damnation.

If you then will be my Sheep, hear my voice, and I will know you; and you shall follow me; and I will give unto you eternal life, and you shall never perish, neither shall any Man pluck you out of my hand; My Father which gave you unto me, is greater than all, and no Man is able to pluck you out of my Fathers hand; For God so loved the World, that he gave me his only begotten Son, that who so ever of you believes in me, should not perish, but have everlasting life.

If ye love me, ye will keep my words; Faith without works is dead; (therefore) follow peace with all Men, and holiness, without which no Man shall see God. And be ye doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Ye know the Commandments.

I am the Lord thy God, thou shalt have no other Gods before me.

2. Thou shalt not make unto thee any gra∣ven Image, or any likeness of any thing that is in Heaven above, or that is in the Earth be∣neath, or that is in the Water under the Earth, thou shalt not bow down thy self to them, nor serve them, &c.

3. Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain, &c.

4. Remember the Sabbath Day, to keep it holy; six Days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work, but the seventh Day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God.

5. Honour thy Father and thy Mother, &c.

6. Thou shalt not kill.

7. Thou shalt not commit Adultery.

8. Thou shalt not steal.

9. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy Neighbour.

10. Thou shall not covet thy Neighbours House, &c.

This is the great Commandment, That you love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength; and your Neighbour as your self.

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that Men should do to you, do ye even so to them; for this is the Law and the Prophets.

He that believeth, and is Baptized, shall be saved: but he that believeth not, shall be dam∣ned. Verily, verily I say unto you, except you be born again of Water and the Spirit, you cannot enter into the Kingdome of God: For that which is born of the flesh, is flesh; and that which is born of the spirit, is spirit.

Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed; He that eat∣eth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him; As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father, so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me; I am the Bread of Life that came down from Hea∣ven, not as the Fathers did eat, and are dead; He that eateth this Bread, shall live for ever; What though I am ascended where I was be∣fore? It is the spirit that quickneth, the flesh profiteth nothing; the words that I speak unto you are spirit, and they are life.

I (the Lord Jesus) took Bread and blessed it, and gave it to my Disciples, and said, Take, eat, this is my body; And I took the Cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink▪ ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new Testament, which is shed for many, for the remission of sins.

This do in remembrance of me; For as often as ye eat this Bread, and drink this Cup▪ you shew my Death, till I come.

Lay up my word in your heart, and in your soul; And you shall teach them your Children, speaking of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way; when you lye down, and when you rise up; And you shall write them upon the Door-posts of your houses, and upon your Gates; That your days may be prolonged, and the days of your Children in the Land, as the dayes of Heaven upon Earth.

Blessed are ye that read and hear my words; my Sheep hear my voice; Yea, blessed are they that hear my word, and keep it.

Let every one of you be swift to hear, slow to wrath; If any of you hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Wherefore he that hath Eares to hear, let him hear. My Mo∣ther and Brethren are ye that hear the Word of God, and do it. Be ye that good ground, who with honest and good hearts, having heard my word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.

Let not the Book of my Law, my Word, de∣part out of your mouth; but you shall medi∣tate therein day and night, that you may ob∣serve to do according to all that is written therein; for then shall you make your way pro∣sperous, then shall you have good success. Me∣ditate also of all my works.

Pray without ceasing; And when you pray, say, Our Father which art in Heaven, &c. Also after this manner pray ye; Ask and it shall be given you, seek and ye shall finde, Knock and it shall be opened unto you; Whatsoever ye ask the Father in my Name (according to his will) he will give it unto you. Therefore be careful for nothing: but in every thing by Prayer, and Supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. But ask in faith, nothing wavering. And when you pray, enter into your Closet; and when you have shut your Door, pray to the Father which is in secret, and your Father who seeth in se∣cret, shall reward you openly.

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit your selves; for they watch for your souls, as they that must give an account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief, for that is unprofitable for you.

Moreover, if your Brother shall trespass a∣gainst any of you, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone; if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy Brother; But if he

will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the Church; but if he neglect to hear the Church, let him be unto thee as an Heathen Man, and a Publican. Verily I say unto you, whatsoever my (Church) shall bind on Earth, shall be bound in Heaven; and whatsoever they shall loose on Earth, shall be loosed in Heaven. I gave some Apostles, and some Prophets, and some Evangelists, and some Pastors and Tea∣chers, for the perfecting of the Saints, for the work of the Ministry, for the edifying of my Body. Let the Elders that Rule well be coun∣ted worthy of your double honour, especially they that labour in word and doctrine. Also, they that have used the Office of a Deacon well, purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith, which is in me.

Repent ye, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out: Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep; humble your selves in my sight, and I will lift you up. Can Man be justified with God, or how can he be clean that is born of a Woman? Behold, you were shapen in iniquity, and in sin did your Mother conceive you. By nature you are the Children of wrath. And the Imaginations of your heart are only evil continually in you, that is, in your flesh dwel∣leth no good thing. From the sole of the foot, even to the head, there is no soundness in you, but wounds, and bruises, and putrified sores. Ye have sinned and done wickedly, and have rebelled, even by departing from my precepts. Your iniquities are increased over your heads, and your trespasses are grown up to the Hea∣vens. And the poyson of the Asps is under your Lips. Wash you, and make you clean, put a∣way the evil of your doings from before mine Eyes; cease to do evil, learn to do well: Come now, let us reason together, though your sins be as Scarlet, they shall be as white as Snow;

though they be red as Crimson, they shall be as Wool. Confess and forsake your sins, and you shall finde mercy. For I am faithful and just to forgive you your sins. And my blood shall cleanse you from all sins. Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. And you that come to me, I will by no means cast out. But if ye will still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed. And I will rain snares; an horrible tempest. And I will break the hairy Scalp of you that go on in iniquity. Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver you. See, I have set before you life, and good, and death, and evil; therefore choose life, that ye may live.

He that hath received my Testimony, hath set to his Seal, that God is true; The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life; and he that believeth not the Son, shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. I am made unto you of God, wisdome, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: And to be sin for you, that knew no sin; that you might be made the righteousness of God in me. I am the end of the Law for righteousness, to every one of you that believeth. And was made a curse for you, that the blessing of Abraham might come to you, and that ye might receive the promise of the spirit, through faith in me; which grace comes by hearing, and hearing of the Word of God; and is the gift of God.

Be not moved away from the hope of the Gospel, which ye have heard; for I in you am the hope of Glory. But put on this hope for an Helmet; and let it be as an Anchor of your Souls both sure and stedfast; rejoycing therein▪ firmly to the end. And let every one of you, that hath this hope in him, purifie himself, even as I am pure.

Above all things have servent charity, for charity will cover the multitude of sins; yea,

let all your things be done with charity, with∣out which, though you speak with the tongues of Men and Angels, you are become as sound∣ing brass, or a tinkling Cimbal. And though you have the gift of Prophesie, and under∣stand all misteries, and all knowledge; And though you have all faith, so that you could remove Mountains, and have no charity, you are nothing. And though you bestow all your goods to feed the poor, and though you give your Bodies to be burned, and have not cha∣rity, it profiteth nothing. Charity suffereth long, and is kinde, charity envieth not; Cha∣rity vaunteth not its self; Is not puffed up; doth not behave it self unseemly, seeketh not her own; Is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquitie, but rejoiceth in the truth. Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things; Charitie never faileth. Wherefore above all things, put on charitie, which is the bond of perfectness. The end of the Commandement. The royal Law. And the fulfilling of the Law. If ye therefore fulfill this royal Law, accord∣ing to the Scripture; Thou shalt love thy Neighbour as thy self; ye do well: Yea, I say unto you, love your enemies, bless them that curse you, and pray for them that despitefully use you, and persecute you; That you may be the Children of your Father which is in Heaven, for he maketh his Sun to rise on the evil, and the good, and sendeth Rain on the just, and on the unjust.

And put on the whole Armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil. Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul; but rather fear him which is able to destroy both bodie, and soul, in Hell. Whosoever doth not bear my Cross, and come after me, cannot be my Disciple. Verily I say unto you, whosoever of you shall leave House, or Bre∣thren, or Sisters, or Father, or Mother, or Wife,

or Children, or Lands, for my sake, and the Gospel, shall receive an hundred fold, now in this time, Houses, and Brethren, and Sisters, and Mother, and Children, and Lands, with persecutions; and in the World to come ever∣lasting life.

Every Man that striveth for the masterie is temperate in all things; now they do it to obtain a corruptible Crown, but you an incor∣ruptible. Therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight, not as those that beat the Aire: but keep under your Bodies, and bring them into subjection. And add to your knowledge tem∣perance. For the fruits of my Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, good∣ness, faith, meekness, temperance, against such there is no Law.

Add to your temperance, patience; And in your patience possess your Souls; and bring forth fruit with patience. And let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and intire, wanting nothing. Being followers of those, who through faith and patience in∣herit the promises. Ye have heard of the pa∣tience of Job. Also take for an example your Brethren the Prophets, of suffering affliction and of patience. And run with patience the race which is set before you.

Be ye wise as Serpents, and innocent as Doves. And filled with the knowledge of my will, in all wisdome and spiritual understand∣ing. That ye may walk worthy of me unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God. See that ye walk circumspectlie, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil, understanding what the will of the Lord is. Being wise unto that which is good, but simple concerning evil. For the wisdome of the World is foolishness with God; and 'tis earthlie, sensual, and devillish. But the wisdome that is from above, is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easie to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without par∣tiality,

and without hypocrisie. Wherefore if any of you lack wisdome, let him ask of God which giveth to all Men liberally, and upbraid∣eth not, and it shall be given you; but let him ask in faith, nothing wavering.

Put on humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering, forbearing one another, and forgiving one another; if any Man hath a quarrel against any, even as I have forgiven you, so do ye▪ For before honour is humility. And he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. What doth the Lord require of you, but to do justly, and love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. For God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. Yea, I will hear the de∣sire of the humble. And although I inhabit E∣ternity, I will dwell with him that is of a contrite and humble spirit. Wherefore learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall finde rest unto your Souls.

Blessed are you that are poor in spirit, for yours is the Kingdom of Heaven. That mourn, for you shall be comforted. That are meek, for you shall inherit the Earth. That hunger and thirst after righteousness, for you shall be filled. Blessed are you that are merciful, for you shall obtain mercy. That are pure in heart, for you shall see God. That are peace-makers, for you shall be called the Children of God. Blessed are you that are persecuted for righ∣teousness sake; for yours is the Kingdome of Heaven. Blessed are you when Men shall revile you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsly for my sake. Rejoice and be exceed∣ing glad, for great is your reward in Heaven; for so persecuted they the Prophets which were before you.

Marriage is honourable in all, and the Bed undefiled; but Whoremongers and Adulterers God will judge: Wherefore flee Fornication, every sin that a Man doth, is without the bo∣dy; But he that committeth Fornication, fin∣neth against his own body; Know you not that your bodies are the Temples of the Holy Ghost,

which is in you, which you have of God, an•• you are not your own? For you are boug•••• with a price; Therefore glorifie God in yo•••• bodies and spirits, which are Gods. Also, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 you not my Members? Will you then take 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Members, and make them the Members of 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Harlot? God forbid. What? know you 〈◊〉〈◊〉 that he that is joyned to an Harlot is 〈◊〉〈◊〉 body? For two (saith he) shall be one Flesh▪ But he that is joyned unto me, is one spirit▪ This is the will of God, even your sanctifica••tion; that you should abstain from fornication▪ And that every one of you should know 〈◊〉〈◊〉 to possess his Vessel in sanctification, an•• honour; not in the lust of concupiscence, as the Gentiles which know not God. Ye 〈◊〉〈◊〉 heard that it was said by them of old 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Thou shalt not commit Adultery: But I say 〈◊〉〈◊〉 to you, whosoever looketh on a Woman to 〈◊〉〈◊〉 after her, hath committed Adultery with 〈◊〉〈◊〉 already in his heart. And whosoever toucheth another Man's Wife, shall not be innocent▪ Whoredome, and Wine, and new Wine tak•• away the heart, and by means of a 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Woman▪ a Man is brought to a piece of bre•••• and the Adulteress will hunt for the prec•••••• life. An Whore is a deep ditch, and a stra•••••• Woman is a narrow Pit. Her House inclin•••• unto death, and her path unto the dead. L•••• not your heart incline to her ways, go not stray in her paths, for she hath cast down 〈◊〉〈◊〉 wounded; yea, many strong Men have be•••• slain by her, her House is the way to Hell, g••••ing down to the Chambers of death. 〈◊〉〈◊〉 that go unto her return again, neither tak•• they hold of the path of life. Know this there••fore, that no Whoremonger, nor unclean Per∣son, nor covetous Man, who is an Idolater, hath any Inheritance in the Kingdome of God.

Blessed are ye that keep Judgment, and tha•• do righteousness at all times. Offer to God th•• sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trus•• in the Lord; For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness, his countenance doth behold the

upright. The work of righteousness shall be peace, and the effect thereof quietness and as∣surance for ever. He that followeth after righ∣teousness and mercy, findeth life, righteous∣ness, and honour. Therefore yield your selves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as Instruments of righteousness unto God. For he that doth righ∣teousness, is righteous, even as I am righteous; but whosoever doth not righteousness, is not of God; And shall utterly perish in their own corruptions, and receive the reward of unrigh∣teousness, and shall not inherit the Kingdome of God. But the righteous shall shine forth as the Sun, in the Kingdome of my Father; And they that turn many to righteousness, as the Stars for ever and ever.

Be ye perfect, even as your Father which is in Heaven, is perfect. For he that walketh up∣rightly, walketh surely, and shall be saved. For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness, his countenance doth behold the upright. Fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity, and in truth. For the integrity of the upright shall guid them. Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. But the hope of the hypocrite shall perish. Remove from you the way of lying; and let every one speak truth to his Neighbour. For I am the Lord God of truth.

Give thanks for all things to God the Fa∣ther in my name; For he that offereth praise glorifieth me. By me therefore offer the sacri∣fice of praise continually, that is the fruit of your lips. For every Creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving. Praise ye therefore the Lord, for it is good; to sing praises to your God, for it is pleasant, and praise is comely.

These things have I spoken to you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. Verily, verily I say unto you, that ye shall weep and lament, but the World shall rejoyce, but your sorrow shall be turned

into Joy, and your Joy no Man taketh from you. For the Kingdome of God is not mea•• and drink, but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost; Yea, the fruit of my Spirit is love, joy, and peace; long-suffering, gentleness, goodness; faith, meekness, tempe∣rance, against such there is no Law. The joy of the Lord is your strength. Therefore rejoyce in the Lord ye righteous, for praise is comely for the upright; Rejoyce in the Lord always, again I say rejoyce.

Delight your selves also in the Lord, and let his Commandements be your delights, and he shall give you the desires of your heart. Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing.

Sanctifie the Lord of Hosts himself, and let him be your fear, and let him be your dream, and he shall be unto you for a Sanctuary. Be ye in the fear of the Lord all the day long. For it is the beginning of knowledge, a Foun∣tain of life, to depart from the snares of death▪ Yea, by the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life. Work out therefore your own salvation with fear and trembling, per∣fecting holiness in the fear of God. Ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear. Therefore fear not their fear, for per∣fect love casteth out such fear; But ye have received the spirit of Adoption, whereby ye cry Abba Father.

It is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing; for I gave my self for you, that I might redeem you from all iniquity, and purifie unto my self a peculiar People zealous of good works. Let therefore after my ex∣ample and David's, the zeal of my House eat you up, and consume you. And be like Phine∣as, who was zealous for his God. Be angry for sin (as Jacob's anger was kindled against Ra∣chel) but sin not. Let not the Sun go down upon your wrath; For whoso is angry with his Brother without a cause, shall be in danger of Judgment.

Ye that love the Lord hate evil; yea, they hate those that hate me with a perfect hatred. All that hate me love death.

Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lusts of the Flesh; For the Flesh lusteth a∣gainst the Spirit, and the Spirit against the Flesh; and these are contrary the one to the other; so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. But if ye be led by the Spirit, ye are not under the Law. Now the works of the Flesh are manifest, which are these, Adultery, Fornication, Uncleanness, Lasciviousness, Ido∣latry, Witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulation, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, mur∣thers, drunkenness, revellings, and such like; of the which, I tell you before, as I have also told in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the Kingdome of God.

Take heed Brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God. He that believeth not shall be damned. Therefore ye ought to give the more earnest heed to the things that ye have heard, lest at any time ye should let them slip; For if the word spoken by Angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedi∣ence received a just recompence of reward▪ How shall ye escape, if you neglect so great Salvation? which at the first began to be spo∣ken by (Me) the Lord, and was confirmed un∣to you, by them that heard (Me); God also bearing them witness, both with signes and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will.

Take heed that your portion be not among the Unbelievers in the Lake, that burneth with Fire and Brimstone. Nor say with the Fool in your heart, there is no God: and the Lord will not do good, neither will he do evil.

He that sacrificeth, (or gives worship) unto any God, save unto the Lord only; he shall be utterly destroyed. You shall have no other Gods before me.

Ye shall make you no Idols, nor graven I∣mages, neither shall you set up any Image of them in your Land, to bow down unto it; For I am the Lord your God.

He that blasphemeth the Name of the Lord, shall surely be put to death; all the Congrega∣tion shall stone him.

Thou shalt not prophane the Name of thy God, I am the Lord.

It is a snare to the Man, which devoureth that which is holy; and after vowes to make inquiry.

An Hypocrite shall not come before God; His hope shall perish. The Congregation of the Hypocrites shall be desolate. For what is the hope of an Hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his Soul.

If you turn away your Feet from the Sab∣bath, from doing your pleasure on my Holy Day, and call the Sabbath a delight, the holy of the Lord honourable, and shall honour him, not doing your own ways, nor finding your own pleasure, nor speaking your own words; Then shall you delight your selves in the Lord; and I will give you to ride upon the high places of the Earth, and feed you with the he∣ritage of Jacob my Servant, for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. Ye shall keep my Sabbaths, and reverence my Sanctuary; I am the Lord.

I conceive that in all things (some) are su∣perstitious; therefore ye are my friends, if ye do what I command you. Ye shall not add unto the word that I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it; that ye may keep the Commandements of the Lord your God, which I command you. But shall with my Servant David hate every false way.

I know there are many, that are neither cold nor hot, and I will spue them out of my mouth.

He that covereth his sins, shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall have mercy. Happy is the Man that fear∣eth always, but he that hardneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

The Soul that doth ought presumptuously, the same reproacheth the Lord; and that soul shall be cut off from his People. As also the Man that will do presumptuously, and will not hearken to the Priest, that standeth to mini∣ster before the Lord your God; or unto the Judge; even that Man shall die.

Wherefore, pray with my Servant David, Lord keep back thy Servants from presumptu∣ous sins, let them not have dominion over us, so shall you be innocent from the great Trans∣gression.

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. Let your communication be Yea, yea; Nay, nay; for whatsoever is more than these, com∣eth of evil.

He that being often reproved, hardneth his Neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

Who is among you that feareth the Lord, that obeyeth the voice of his Servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the Name of the Lord, and stay upon his God. When ye are troubled on every side, be not distressed; when ye are perplex∣ed, be ye not in despair. Be not faithless, but believing.

Say not with despairing Cain, my iniquitie is greater than that it may be forgiven; Nor go not with him out of the preference of the Lord. Destroy not your Souls, which I died for; With hopeless Saul, who took a Sword, and fell upon it. Nor do as Judas, who went and hanged himself.

Whosoever doth not righteousness, is not of God; neither is he, that loves not his brother; He that loves not his Brother, abideth in death.

Whosoever hates his Brother, is a murtherer; and ye know, that no murtherer hath eternal life abiding in him.

Be ye not like the violent Man, who inticeth his Neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good; who shutteth his eyes to de∣vise froward things, moving his lips, he bring∣eth evil to pass. Nor like to Potiphar's wife; nor to the strange Woman that flattereth with her lips; nor to them who say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood; let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause; cast in thy lot amongst us, let us all have one Purse.

Imitate not Jeroboam, who did sin, and who made Israel to sin.

You shall not hate your Brethren in your heart; you shall in any wife reprove them, and not suffer sin upon them.

He that speaketh flattery to his friends, e∣ven the eyes of his Children shall fail. And a flattering mouth, worketh ruine.

Wo to the Sheppards of Israel, that do feed themselves; Should not the Sheppards feed the Flock? Ye eat the fat, and ye cloath you with the Wool; ye kill them that are fed, but ye feed not the Flock.

The wicked in his pride do persecute the poor: but they shall be taken in the devises that they have imagined. He that leadeth into Captivity, shall go into Captivity; He that killeth with the Sword, must be killed with the Sword. For they have shed the blood of the Saints and Prophets, and God will give them blood to drink, for they are worthy.

At the hand of Man, at the hand of every Man's Brother will I require the life of Man; whoso sheddeth Man's blood, by Man shall his blood be shed; For in the Image of God made I Man. And blood defileth the Land. And the Land cannot be cleansed of the blood that is shed therein, but by the blood of him that shed it. Therefore whoso killeth any Person, the Murderer shall be put to death. Ye shall take no satisfaction, for the life of a Murderer

which is guilty of death; But he shall be sure∣ly put to death.

If a Man cause a blemish in his Neighbour; As he hath done, so shall it be done unto him; breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth: As he hath caused a blemish in a Man, so shall it be done unto him again.

Be ye not like unto unjust Zedekiah, who put Jeremiah into Prison, for speaking to him in the Name of the Lord. Not like cruel Herod, who bound John in Prison, and beheaded him for Herodias sake, left you partake of their pu∣nishments.

If a Brother or Sister be naked, and desti∣tute of daily food, and one of you say, Depart in peace, be you warmed and filled; Not∣withstanding you give them not those things that are needful to the Body, What doth it profit? When I sit upon the Throne of my Glory, I shall say unto such on my left hand, Depart from me ye cursed into everlasting Fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels. Verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these (my poor Saints) ye did it not to me.

Woe to him that increaseth that which is not his: I will be a swift witness, saith the Lord, against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the Widdow and the Fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right; He that doth wrong, shall receive from the wrong that he hath done; And with me there is no respect of Persons.

Behold a flying Roll, the length thereof is twenty Cubits, and the breadth thereof ten Cubits. This is the curse that goeth forth over the face of the whole Earth: for every one that stealeth shall be cut off, according to it; And it shall enter into the House of the Thief, and it shall remain in the midest of his House, and shall consume it with the Timber thereof, and the Stones thereof. Therefore let him that stole steal no more, but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing

which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. Let no Man go beyond and defraud his Brother in any matter, be∣cause that the Lord is the avenger of all such.

I speak to the shame of (many;) is it so that there is not a wise Man amongst you? No not one that shall be able to Judge between his Brethren; But Brother goeth to Law with Bro∣ther, and that before the Unbelievers; Is any one will sue you at the Law, and take away thy Coat, let him have thy Cloak also.

He that by Usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pitty the poor. Woe unto such, who like the Scribes and Pharisees, Hypocrites, make clean the out-side of the Cup, and of the Plat∣ter; but within they are full of Extortion and excess; Therefore exact no more than is ap∣pointed you.

Woe unto them that joyn House to House, and lay Field to Field, till there be no place, that they may be placed alone in the middest of the Earth. Of a truth, many Houses shall be desolate, even great and fair without In∣habitant; Yea, ten Acres of Vineyard shall yield one Bath, and the Seed of an Omer shall yield one Epha.

Do violence to no Man, neither accuse any falsly; for a false witness shall not be unpu∣nished. A false witness shall perish. Behold, if a witness be a false witness, and hath testi∣fied falsly against his Brother, then shall ye do unto him, as he had thought to have done unto his Brother.

Bless, and curse not. (Those) That delight in cursing, so let it come unto them; As they delight not in blessing, so let it be far from them; As they have cloathed themselves with cursing, as with a Garment, so let it come into their bowels like Water, and like Oyle into their bones.

He that uttereth slander is a Fool; I will tear those in pieces, and there shall be none to

deliver them, that sit and speak against their Brother, and slander their own Mothers Son: Yea, I will shoot at them with an Arrow, sud∣dainly they shall be wounded; they shall make their own Tongues to fall upon themselves, who whet their Tongues like a Sword, and bend their Bow to shoot their Arrowes: even bitter words, that they may shoot in secret at the perfect. Thou shalt not go up and down as a Tale-bearer among thy People. Neither shalt thou raise a false report, nor put thy hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous wit∣ness.

Woe unto them that rise up early in the Morning, that they may follow strong Drink, that continue until Night, till Wine inflame them. Woe unto them that are mighty to drink Wine, and Men of strength to mingle strong Drink. Woe unto him that giveth his Neighbour drink, that puttest thy Bottle to him, and makest him drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness. Who hath woe? Who hath sorrow? Who hath contenti∣ons? Who hath babling? Who hath wounds without cause? Who hath redness of Eyes? They that tarry long at the Wine, they that go to seek mixt Wine. The Drunkard and Glutton shall come to poverty, and drowsiness shall cloth a Man with ragges. Add therefore to your knowledge, temperance; A fruit of the Spirit; against such there is no Law: Be there∣fore sober and vigilant, because your Adver∣sary the Devil walketh about as a Roaring Li∣on, seeking whom he may devour. They that be drunken, be drunken in the Night; but you that are of the Day, be sober: Let your mode∣ration be known to all Men, for I am at hand. And use this World as not abusing of it; for the fashion of this World passeth away.

Hearken unto me ye that know righteous∣ness, the People in whose heart is my Law. Fear ye not the reproach of Men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings. For the Moth shall eat them up like a Garment, and the Worm

shall eat them like Wool; Sanctifie the Lord of Hosts himself, and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread; neither fear you their fear, nor be afraid. (For) the fearful and unbelieving shall have their portion in the Lake which burneth with Fire and Brimstone, which is the second Death.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but Fools despise wisdome and understanding; How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And the Scorners delight in their scorning? and Fools hate knowledge? Cry after knowledge, and lift up your voice for understanding; Seek her as Silver, and search for her as for hid treasures. Then shall ye understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.

If a Soul sin, and commit any of those things that are forbidden to be done by the Com∣mandements of the Lord, though he wist it not; yet is he guilty, and shall bear his iniqui∣ty. How much more shall they be guilty, that are willingly ignorant? In flaming Fire (there∣fore) will I take vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not my Gospel.

Cursed be he that perverteth the Judgment of the stranger, Fatherless and Widdow; wherefore keep ye far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay not; for I will not justifie the wicked. Ye shall do no unrighteousness in Judgment, ye shall not re∣spect the Person of the poor, nor honour the Person of the mighty; But in righteousness shall you Judge your Neighbour.

Woe unto him that buildeth his House by unrighteousness, and his Chambers by wrong, that useth his Neighbours service without wa∣ges, and giveth him not for his work.

He that ruleth over Men must be just; Thou shalt not revile the Judge, nor curse the Ruler of People. Submit therefore your selves to every Ordinance of Man for the Lord's sake; whether it be to the King as Supream, or unto Governors, as unto them that are sent by him,

for the punishment of evil doers, and for the praise of them that do well; For so is the will of God, that with well-doing, you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish Men; As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of mali∣ciousness, but as the Servants of God. Honor all Men, love the Brotherhood. Fear God, honour the King. For whosoever resisteth the Power, resisteth the Ordinance of God; and they that resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation. Render therefore to all, their dues; Tribute to whom Tribute is due, Custome to whom Custome; Fear to whom Fear, Ho∣nour to whom Honour. Owe no Man any thing, but to love one another, for he that lo∣veth another hath fulfilled the Law. Remem∣ber them that have the Rule over you, that have spoken to you the Word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their con∣versation. He that heareth them, heareth me; and he that despiseth them, despiseth me; and he that despiseth me, despiseth him that sent me. Whatsoever City they enter, and they receive them not; I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that City.

Hear the Instruction of your Father, and for∣sake not the Law of your Mother; For they shall be an Ornament of Grace unto your Heads, and Chains about your Necks; But the Eye that mocketh at his Father, and despiseth to obey his Mother, the Ravens of the Valley shall pick it out, and the young Eagles shall eat it.

Whosoever lyeth with a beast, shall be surely put to death.

If a Man lie with Man-kinde, as he lyeth with a Woman, both of them have committed an abomination; they shall surely be put to Death; their blood shall be upon them∣selves.

There shall be no Whore of the Daughters of Israel, nor a Sodomite of the Sons of Is∣rael. God turned the Cities of Sodom and

Gomorra into ashes, condemning them with an over-throw, making them an ensample unto those, that after should live ungodly.

None of you shall approach to any that is near of Kin to him, to uncover their naked∣ness; I am the Lord; after the doings of the Land of Egypt, and after the doings of the Land of Canaan, shall ye not do.

Let every Man have his own Wife, and e∣very Woman have her own Husband. If a Woman, whilest her Husband lives, marries a∣nother Man, she shall be called, (that is, she is an Adulteress) the like is true of a Man, if he marry another Woman, whilest his Wife li∣veth; For whosoever puts away his Wife, and marries another, commits Adultery: Whore∣mongers and Adulterers God will Judge.

Thou shall not lie carnally with thy Neigh∣bours Wife, to defile thy self with her. The Adulterer and Adulteress shall surely be put to death. Be not deceived, neither Fornicators, nor Idolaters, nor Adulterers, nor Effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with Man-kind, shall inherit the Kingdome of God.

Mortifie your Members which are upon the Earth, fornication, uncleanness, inordinate af∣fection, evil concupiscence; For which things sake, the wrath of God cometh on the Chil∣dren of disobedience: And commit not For∣nication, as some of the Israelites committed, and fell in one Day three and twenty thou∣sand. Without (the new Jerusalem) are Whoremongers, who shall have their part in the Lake which burneth with Fire, which is the second Death.

Out of the heart proceeds evil thoughts, which are an abomination to the Lord. Where∣fore hate all vain thoughts, Let them not lodg within you, for the thought of foolishness is sin. I understand your thoughts afar off; and am a discerner of the thoughts and intents of your hearts.

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouths, but that which is good to

the use of edifying, that it may minister grace to the hearers. But fornication, and all unclean∣ness, let it not be once named amongst you, as becometh Saints; Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not con∣venient: but rather giving of thanks. For be∣cause of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the Children of disobedience. Be not therefore partakers with them. I say unto you, every idle word that Men shall speak, they shall give account thereof at the Day of Judg∣ment; For by thy words thou shalt be justi∣fied, and by thy words thou shalt be con∣demned.

Whosoever looketh upon a Woman to lust after her, hath committed Adultery with her already in his heart. Wherefore with holy Job, make a Covenant with thine Eyes, that thou think not upon a Maid, (to lust after her;) For when thy Eye is evil, thy Body also is full of darkness. The Eyes of the wicked shall faile; But chiefly them that walk after the Flesh in the lust of uncleanness; Having Eyes full of Adultery, and that cannot cease from sin, and are reserved to the Day of Judgment to be punished, and to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever.

The Night is far spent, the Day is at hand, therefore cast ye off the works of Darkness, and put on the Armour of Light, walking ho∣nestly, as in the Day; not in rioting and drunk∣enness, not in Chambering and wantonness; But put ye on me the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof; For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die; but if ye, through the Spirit, do mortifie the deeds of the body, ye shall live.

Let not Sathan, who is a lyar from the be∣ginning, and the Father of lyes, fill your hearts to sin against the Holy Ghost, who is the Spi∣rit of truth, that ye be not strucken with sudden Death, as was Ananias and Saphira. Ye shall not lye one unto another; but every one speak

the truth with his Neighbour; For ye are Members one of another. For I will destroy them that speak leasing; and the mouth that speaketh lies shall be stopped.

The Earth mourneth and fadeth away, the World languisheth and fadeth away, the haugh∣ty People of the Earth do languish, the Earth also is defiled under the Inhabitants thereof; because they have transgressed the Laws, chan∣ged the Ordinance, broken the everlasting Covenant. I am the Mediator of the new Covenant, sealed unto you in my Sacraments of Baptisme and my Supper. Tread not then under foot the Son of God; nor count the blood of my Covenant wherewith ye are san∣ctified, an unholy thing; nor do despight unto my Spirit of grace. For vengeance is mine, I will recompence; yea, I will judge my peo∣ple; It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools. Pay that which thou hast vowed; The Lord thy God will surely require it of thee, and it would be sin in thee.

That which is gone out of thy Lips, thou shalt keep and perform to God, and to Men, lest thou be excluded my holy Hill, and suf∣fer alike Judgement with King Zedekiah; for shall he escape that doth such things? Or shal•• he break the Covenant, and be delivered. Surely where the King dwelleth that made him King, whose Oath he despised, and whos•• Covenant he break, even with him in the midest of Babilon shall he die.

Thou shalt not desire thy Neighbours Wife▪ neither shalt thou covet thy Neighbours House▪ his Field, or his Man servant, or his Maid-ser∣vant, his Oxe, or his Ass, or any thing that i•• thy Neighbours. Woe unto him that covered an evil covetousness to his House, that he ma•• set his Nest on high, that he may be delivere•• from the power of evil. He that maketh ha•• to be rich, shall not be innocent. No covetou••

Man, (who is an Idolater) hath any inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ, and of God. Take heed, and beware of Covetousness. For woe unto him that buildeth his House by unrighte∣ousness, and his Chambers by wrong. Beware of Ahab's sin, and his punishment.

No Man can serve two Masters, for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and Mammon. There∣fore I say unto you, take no thought for your Life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, nor yet for your body what ye shall put on; Is not the life more than meat? and the body than rayment? For after all these things the Gentiles seek; for your Heavenly Father know∣eth, that ye have need of all these things. Wherefore having food and rayment, be there∣with content; for I have said I will never leave thee nor forsake thee. They that will be rich, fall into temptation, and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown Men in destruction and perdition; for the love of money is the root of all evil; which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith; and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. Wherefore love not the World, nor the things that are in the World; if any Man love the World, the love of the Father is not in him.

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that with-holdeth more than is meet, and yet tendeth to poverty. The libe∣ral Soul shall be made fat; and he that wa∣tereth shall be watered also himself. There is an evil which I have seen under the Sun, and it is common among Men; A Man to whom God hath given riches, wealth and honour, so that he wanted nothing for his Soul of all that he desireth; yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it; this is va∣nity, and it is an evil disease.

Let every Man abide in the same Calling in which he was called. Let none stand idle all

the Day; For an idle Soul shall suffer hunger; And by much sloathfulness the building de∣cayeth, and through idleness of the hands the House droppeth through. Behold, this was the iniquity of Sodom, abundance of idleness. A∣void ye therefore their sin, lest ye be consu∣med, as was that City; upon which the Lord rained Brimstone and Fire from the Lord out of Heaven.

Seest thou a Man diligent in his business, he shall stand before Kings; he shall not stand be∣fore mean Men: But drowsiness shall cloath a Man with rags. Wherefore be not sloathful in business, as private Persons.

Let him that Ruleth do it with diligence; lest when I come and reckon with you, the sloathful and unprofitable Servant be cast into utter Darkness, where shall be weeping and gnashing of Teeth.

Be ye angry, but sin not; let not the Sun go down upon your wrath. Like Simeon and Levy, Instruments of Cruelty are in their habi∣tations; for in their anger they slew a Man, and in their self-will they digged down a wall. Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruel. I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel. Therefore be not hasty in Spirit to be angry; for anger resteth in the bosome of fools.

Whosoever is angry with his Brother with∣out a cause, shall be in danger of the Judg∣ment.

One of the works of the Flesh is hatred; therefore thou shalt not hate thy Brother in thy heart. They that hate the righteous shall be desolate. He that faith he is in the Light, and hateth his Brother, is in darkness even until now. Whosoever hateth his Brother is a Mur∣derer, and ye know, that no Murderer hath E∣ternal Life abiding in him. Woe to them that hate good, and love evil. All they that hate me, love death.

Use not your liberty for a Cloke of malici∣ousness: But let all bitterness, and wrath, and

anger, and clamour, and evil-speaking, be put a∣way from you; with all malice; and be ye kinde one to another, tender-hearted, forgi∣ving one to another, even as God, for my sake, hath forgiven you.

The beginning of strife, is, as when one let∣teth out Water; therefore leave off contention before it be medled with. Walk honestly, as in the Day, not in strife, and envying. Let no∣thing be done through strife; For where strife and envying is, there is confusion, and every evil work.

The Spirit that is in you lusteth to envy, which slayeth the silly one, and is the rotten∣ness of the bones. Charity suffereth long, en∣vyeth not. Wherefore, laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and evil speaking; as new born babes, desire the sincere Milk of the Word, that ye may grow thereby.

Dearly beloved, avenge not your selves, but rather give place unto wrath; for it is written, Vengeance is mine, I will repay it, saith the Lord. Therefore, if thine Enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink; for in so doing, thou shalt heap Coals of Fire on his head. Be not over-come of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Pride and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. Only by pride cometh contention, and where it cometh, there cometh shame. But with the lowly is wisdom. Wherefore let him that standeth, take heed lest he fall. Be not high-minded, but fear. For, who maketh thee to differ from another? And, what hast thou, that thou hast not re∣ceived? Now, if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as though thou hadst not re∣ceived it?

Thus saith the Lord, let not the wise Man glory in his wisdome; neither let the mighty Man glory in his might; let not the rich Man glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth, glory in this, that he understandeth and know∣eth

me, that I am the Lord that exercise lo∣ving kindness, Judgment and righteousness in the Earth. For in these things I delight, saith the Lord. Pride cast the Angels out of Hea∣ven. Your first Parents out of Paradice; and the wicked World into Hell. For the wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God.

Behold, that which I have built, I will break down; and that which I have planted, will I pluck up. And seekest thou great things for thy self? seek them not. For, behold I will bring evil upon all flesh. How can ye believe, who receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour which comes from God only. He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord; for not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth. Learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall finde rest to your Souls. Whosoever shall humble himself, as a little Child, the same is greatest in the Kingdome of Heaven. Whoso∣ever exalts himself, shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself, shall be exalted. (Be ye not ambitious like Absalon, and Adonijah, least ye partake of their Judgments and vio∣lent deaths.)

Give thanks always for all things unto God, and the Father in my Name; For it is good to sing praise unto our God; for it is pleasant, and praise is comely. Be ye not therefore guilty of the great sin of ingratitude, with Hezekiah, and the nine Lepers, who rendered not again according to the benefits done unto them.

In these last times, Men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blaspheamers, disobedient to Parents, unthank∣ful, unholy, without natural affection, despi∣sers of those that are good. Traytors, from such turn away. Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his House; Example in King Joash, who remembred not the kindness which Jehojada, the Father of

Zacharias had done unto him, but slew his Son. Therefore his Servants conspired against him, for the blood of the Son of Jehojada the Priest, and slew him on his Bed.

Whoso loveth pleasure shall be a poor man; he that loveth Wine and Oyl shall not be rich. Woe unto the Land whose Princes eat in the morning; But blessed is the Land whose Princes eat in due season; for strength, and not for drunkenness, Woe unto you that are full; for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now; for ye shall mourn and weep, For your mise∣ries that shall come upon you. Your riches are corrupted, and your Garments are Moth-eaten; your Gold and Silver is cankered, and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh, as it were Fire: ye have li∣ved in pleasure on the Earth, and been wanton; ye have nourished your hearts, as in a Day of slaughter, Behold the Judge standeth before the Door; and my coming draweth nigh, when all such shall receive the reward of un∣righteousness; As they that count it pleasu••e, to riot in the Day time, and living in pleasure, are dead whilst they are alive. Spots they are, and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings, while they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear; Clouds they are without Water, Trees, whose fruit wither∣eth; without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by thee roots. Raging Waves of the Sea, foam∣ing our their own shame, wandring Stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever. Beloved, remember the words which were spoken before of my Apostle, who told you there should be mockers in these last times, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts: These be they who separate themselves, sen∣sual, having not the Spirit. Lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God. These are those scof∣fers in these last days, walking after their own lust; and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? For, since the Fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the begin∣ning

of the Creation. Let us eat and drink, for to morrow we shall die. For as in the Days that were before the Flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marri∣age; and knew not until the Flood came, and took them all away; so shall also my coming be. Watch therefore, and pray, lest ye fall into temptation; For you know not what hour your Lord doth come. Therefore be you ready, for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of Man cometh. But if with that evil Ser∣vant, you shall say in your hearts, my Lord de∣ferreth his coming, and shall smite your fellow-Servants, and eat and drink with the drunken, I will come in an hour which you are not a∣ware of, and cut you asunder, and appoint you your portion with the Hypocrites; there shall be weeping and gnashing of Teeth. Solomon the Preacher, the Son of David King of Is∣rael, was great, and increased more than all that were before him in Jerusalem, who kept not from his Eyes whatsoever they desired, and with-held not his Heart from any joy; For his Heart rejoyced in all his Labours, whose wis∣dome also remained with him; when he look∣ed on all the works that his Hands had wrought, and the Labour he had laboured to do (as is before at large enumerated by him) makes this acknowledgment: Behold, All is Vanity, and Vanity of Vanities, and Vexation of Spi∣rit, and there was no profit under the Sun. Therefore love not the World, nor the things of the World; For all that is in the World, the Lust of the Flesh, the Lust of the Eyes, and the Pride of Life, is not of the Father, but i•• of the World. And the World passeth away, and the Lusts therefore; but he that doth the will of God, abideth for ever.

Be ye not weary of well-doing; for in due season you shall reap, if ye faint not. He that soweth to the Flesh, shall of the Flesh rea•• Corruption. But he that soweth to the Spirit, shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. Are there any so foolish, as to begin in the Spi∣rit,

and to think to be made perfect in the Flesh?

If any Man have run well; let none hinder you, that you should nor obey the truth. Re∣member Lot's Wife. No Man having put his Hand to the Plough, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdome of God; If any Man draw back, my Soul shall have no pleasure in him. But ye are not of them that draw back, unto Perdition; but of them that believe, unto the saving of the Soul. The back-slider shall be filled with his own ways; but a good Man shall be satisfied from himself. Let back-sliding▪ Children return, and I will heal their back-slidings, and will love them freely.

When the unclean Spirit is gone out of a Man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none. Then he faith, I will return unto my House, from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished: Then goeth he, and ta∣keth with himself, seven other Spirits, more wicked than himself, and they enter in, and dwell there: And the last state of that Man, is worse than the first. For if, after Men have escaped the pollutions of the World, through the knowledge of (Me) the Lord and Saviour, they are again intangled therein, and over∣come, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning: For it had been better for them, not to have known the way of righte∣ousness, then after they have known it, to turn from the holy Commandements delivered unto them: But it is happened unto them, ac∣cording to the true Proverb; The Dog is turned to his own Vomit again; And the Sow that was washed, to her wallowing in the Mire. I am the Vine, ye are the Brances, he that abideth in Me, and I in him, bringeth forth much fruit; for without me ye can do nothing. If a Man abide not in me, he is cast out, as a Branch, and is withered, and Men gather them, and they are cast into the Fire, and they are burned. As the Father

hath loved me, so have I loved you; continue you in my love. If ye continue in my Word, then are ye my Disciples indeed. And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Whoso looketh into the perfect Law of Liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful Hearer, but a doer of the work, this Man shall be blessed in his deed. I am the Lord, the hope of Israel; all that forsake Me, shall be ashamed, and they that depart from Me, shall be written in the Earth, because they have forsaken me, the Lord, the Fountain of living Waters. But he that endureth unto the end, shall be saved.

If any Man see his Brother sin a sin, which is not unto Death, he shall ask, and I will give him life, for them that sin not unto Death. There is a sin unto Death; I do not say, that he shall pray for it. For it is impossible for those, who were once enlightned, and have tasted of the Heavenly Gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, and have tasted the good Word of God, and the Powers of the World to come; If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto Repentance, seeing they crucifie unto themselves (Me) the Son of God afresh, and put Me to an open shame. For the Earth which drinketh in the Rain, which cometh often upon it, and bringeth forth Herbs meet for them, by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God; But that which beareth Thorns and Briars, is rejected, and is nigh unto Cursing, whose end is to be burned. If then ye sin wilfully, after that ye have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more Sacrifice for Sin; but a certain fearful looking for of Judgment, and Fiery indignation, which shall devour the Adversaries. He that despised Moses Law, died without mercy, under two or three wit∣nesses; Of how much soarer punishment sup∣pose ye, shall be thought worthy, who hath trod∣den under foot (Me) the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the Covenant where∣with

he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despight unto my spirit of grace? Where∣fore I say unto you, that all manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men; But the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto Men. And whosoever speak∣eth a word against (Me) the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him; but whosoever sinneth against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this World, nor in the World to come. But beloved, I am perswaded bet∣ter things of you, and things that accompany Salvation, though I thus speak. Pray therefore that you may be kept back from presumptuous sins, and that they may not have dominion over you: So shall you be innocent from the great transgression.

My Children, forget not my Law, but let your hearts keep my Commandements; For length of Days, and long life, and peace shall they add unto you. Be not slothfull in busi∣ness, but fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord.

As Enoch and Noah walked with God; and Moses seeing him who is invisible; So walk you as Children of the Light, and by the same Rule, since your fellowship is with the Father and the Son. And you are made partakers of the Divine nature, and being joyned unto me, are one Spirit.

My Children, attend to my words, incline your Eares unto my sayings; let them not de∣part from your Eyes, keep them in the midest of your hearts.

These things write I unto you, that ye sin not; and that your joy may be full: And if any of you sin, I am your Advocate with the Father, and the Propitiation for your sins. Whosoever is born of God, doth not commit sin, for his Seed remaineth in him. Have re∣spect therefore to all my Commandements, And keep your selves from your Iniquity. Re∣pent and turn from all your transgressions, with a godly sorrow not to be repented of; So iniquity shall not be your ruine. Yea, let Ri∣vers

of Waters run down your Eyes, because Men keep not my Law.

Watch and pray always, lest you run into temptation; through (Me) that strengthens you, you shall be able to do all things; And be more than Conquerors; and saved from your Enemies, and from the hand of all that hate you.

Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, nor go in the way of evil Men; but rather reprove them. Set me always be∣fore you; And whether you sleep or wake, be together with me. Lay hold on Eternal Life, since the things that are seen, are temporal; but the things that are not seen, are eternal. For you know, that if your Earthly House of this Tabernacle was dissolved, you have a building of God, an House not made with Hands, Eternal in the Heavens.

Hate evil thoughts, and let not vain thoughts lod within you. Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life; Yea, out of your hearts proceed evil thoughts, Murders, Adulteries, Fornications, Thefts, False-witness, Blasphemies. Be not high-minded, but fear. For God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. Be an∣gry, but sin not; Let not the Sun go down up on your wrath. Let your Conversation be with∣out Covetousness, and be content with such things as ye have; For I have said I will ne∣ver leave thee, nor forsake thee. A meek and quiet Spirit is in the sight of God, of much Price.

Exercise your selves to have always a con∣science void of offence, towards God, and to∣wards Men. Speak not lies in Hypocrisie, not have your understandings darkned, nor your Consciences feared with an hot Iron. Happy are you, if you condemn not your selves in those things which you allow; since he that doubteth is condemned: For, whatsoever is not of faith, is sin. Have your Hearts sprink∣led from an evil Conscience; And follow after

the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edifie one another. It is good neither to eat Flesh, nor to drink Wine, nor any thing whereby your Brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.

Speak evil of no Man. Take heed to your ways, that you offend not with your Tongues.

Let not wasting and destruction be in your Paths, nor wast your substance among Harlots. Wherefore do ye spend Money, for that which is not Bread? And set your Eyes upon that which is not? If riches increase, set not your Hearts on them; For riches certainly make themselves Wings, and flie away, as an Eagle towards Heaven. Vanity of Vanities, all is Vanity. Therefore honour the Lord with your substance, and with the first-fruits of your in∣crease. Cast your Bread upon the Waters; for after many Days you shall finde it. Give a por∣tion to seven, and also to eight. He that hath pitty on the poor, lendeth unto the Lord; And that which ye have given, will he repay you a∣gain. Make to your selves friends of the Mam∣mon of unrighteousness; that when ye faile, they may receive you into everlasting habita∣tions. Give Almes of those things you have, and lend, looking for nothing again. Say not to your Neighbour, Go, and come again to mor∣row I will give, when you have it by you. Nor shut your hands from your poor Brethren; Lest, I say unto you, Depart from me ye cur∣sed, into everlasting Fire, prepared for the De∣vil and his Angels; For I was an hungry, and ye gave me no Meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me no Drink. I was a stranger, and ye took me not in; Sick, and in Prison, and ye Visited me not. For inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these my poor Members, ye did it not to me.

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as Fools, but as Wise, Redeeming the time: Eat not the Bread of Idleness, for the idle Soul shall suffer hunger: And through idleness of the hands, the House droppeth through.

Shun prophane and vain babling, for they will increase to more ungodliness; And let no corrupt communication come out of your Mouths, but that which is good, to the use of edifying, that it may minister Grace to the hearers. For by your words you shall be justi∣fied, and by your words you shall be condem∣ned; And of every idle word that you shall speak, you shall give an account thereof at the Day of Judgment.

Swear not at all; But let your Communi∣cation be yea, yea; nay, nay; for whatsoever is more than these, cometh of evil. Let your light so shine before Men, that they may see your good works, and glorifie your Father which is in Heaven.

Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty.

You shall not hate your Brother in your heart; you shall in any wise rebuke your Neigh∣bour, and not suffer sin upon him. Let the righteous reprove you; for it shall be an excel∣lent Oyl that shall not break your heads.

As you have opportunity, do good to all Men; especially to them who are of the hous∣hold of faith.

Take heed to your selves, lest at any time your hearts be over-charged with surfeiting, and drunkenness. Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatsoever you do, do all to the glory of God. Give thanks alwayes for all things; for every Creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving.

Let every one of you abide with God in the same Calling wherein he was called; Be∣ing not slothfull in business, serving the Lord. For he that is slothfull in his work, is Brother to him that is a great waster. Go not beyond, and defraud your Brother in any matter; for I am the avenger of all such; neither lie one unto another.

Children, obey your Parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honour your Father and Mother,

which is the first Commandement with pro∣mise. That it may be well with you, and you may live long on the Earth. Parents provoke not your Children to wrath, but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Husbands drink Waters out of your own Ci∣stern; Rejoyce with the Wise of your Youth. Embrace not the bosome of a stranger. Love your Wives; as I also loved my Church, and gave my self for it. So ought you to love your Wives, even as your own Bodies. He that loveth his Wife, loveth himself, for they two are one Flesh. Dwelling with them according to knowledge, and honouring them as the wea∣ker Vessels, and as being Heirs together of the grace of Life.

Wives, let your adorning be not that which is outward, but that of the hidden Man of the heart. See that you reverence your Husbands, submitting your selves unto them, as unto the Lord, and as to your head; For as my Church is subject unto Me, as its Head; so be you to your own Husbands, in every thing. Love your Husbands, love your Children; be discreet, chast, and keepers at home, And of a quiet and meek Spirit.

Servants, be obedient to them that are your Masters, according to the Flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your hearts, as unto Me; not answering again, nor purloyning, but shewing all good fidelity. Not with Eye-service, as Men-pleasers; but as my Servants, doing the will of God from the heart; with good-will, doing service as to Me, not to Men. Know∣ing that whatsoever any good thing any of you doth, the same shall ye receive of Me, whe∣ther ye be bond or free.

Masters, do the same things unto your Ser∣vants, forbearing threatning, knowing that your Master is in Heaven, neither is there respect of Persons with him.

Walk in wisdome towards them that are without; And let your speech be always with

grace seasoned with Salt, that you may know how to answer every Man; That if any Man obey not the Word, they may without the Word be won by your Conversation; And that they of the contrary part may be ashamed, as having no evil thing to say of you. Behave your selves wisely in a perfect way. Keep your Mouths as with a Bridle, while the wicked are before you. Cast not your Pearl before Swine; nor give that which is holy unto Dogs, lest they trample them under their Feet, and turn again, and rent you. Follow not a Multitude to do evil; If Sinners entice you, consent you not; walk you not in the way with them; Refrain your Feet from their Path. Judge not one another, nor put a stumbling block, or an occasion to fall in your Brothers way. It is impossible, but that offences will come, but woe unto them through whom they come.

Be ye all of one minde, having compassion one of another; love as Brethren, be pittiful, be courteous; not rendering evil for evil, nor rayling for rayling; but contrariwise blessing.

Remember my works and wonders of old, and forget not all my benefits; Meditate also, and talk of my doings, who hath forgiven your iniquities, and healed all your Diseases, and redeemed your lives from destruction; who crowneth you with loving kindness, and tender mercies; who satisfieth your Mouths with good things, so that your Youth is re∣newed like the Eagles: who hath heard your supplications, and received your Prayers.

Stand continually on your Watch-Tower, and hearken what I the Lord (that heareth Prayer) will say unto you. You shall call upon Me, and I will answer; Yea, before you call, I will answer.

My Children, despise not my chastning, nor faint when you are rebuked of Me; For whom I love, I chasten, and scourge every Son whom I receive. If you endure chastning, I deal with you as with Sons; For, what Son is he whom the Father chastneth not? But if ye be with.

out Chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye Bastards, and not Sons. Your Fa∣thers chasten you after their own pleasure, but I for your profit, that you may be parta∣kers of my Holiness. No chastning for the present seems to be joyous, but grievous; Ne∣vertheless, afterwards it yieldeth the peaceable fruits of righteousness, unto them that are ex∣ercifed thereby. All that will live godly in me, shall suffer persecution. But as my sufferings abound in you, so your Consolations abound by Me. For the Spirit of Glory, and of God, resteth upon you. And your light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for you a far more exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory. For, if you suffer with me, you shall also Raign with Me. Lift up therefore the Hands that hang down, and feeble Knees, and make streight Paths for your Feet. Ye have not resisted unto blood, striving against Sin. Wherefore consider me the Captain of your Salvation, that was made perfect by sufferings, and that endured such contradiction of sinners against my self, lest you be weary and faint in your minds; For the Disciple is not above his Master, nor the Servant above his Lord.

Stand fast therefore in that liberty, in which I have made you free; only use not your li∣berty for an occasion to the Flesh, nor to the offence of your weak Brother; but by love serve one another: All things are lawful to you, but all things are not convenient.

Continue not in sin, that Grace may abound; Nor do evil, that good may come, whose dam∣nation is just; neither turn my Grace into La∣sciviousness.

Watch unto Prayer; Deny your selves, and take up your Cross, and follow Me. He that endureth unto the end shall be saved.

Give diligence to make your Calling and Election sure. Add to your Faith, Vertue; to Vertue, Knowledge; to Knowledge, Tempe∣rance; to Temperance, Patience; and to Pa∣tience, Godliness; and to Godliness, Brotherly

kindness; and to Brotherly kindness, Charity. For if you do these things, ye shall never fall; For so an entrance shall be ministred unto you abundantly into my everlasting Kingdom.

Beloved, believe not every Spirit; but try the Spirits, whether they be of God; because many false Prophets are gone out into the World. And my Spirit speaketh expresly, that in these latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing Spirits, and Doctrines of Devils. Speaking lies in hypocri∣sie, having their Consciences seared with an hot Iron. Forbidding to marry; and com∣manding to abstain from Meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe, and know the truth. For every Creature of God is good, and no∣thing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving. Let no Man therefore deceive you by any means, neither by Spirit, nor by Word, nor by Letter; For that wicked one is now revealed, whom I the Lord have bgan to consume with the Spirit of my Mouth, and will destroy with the brightness of my coming. E∣ven him, whose coming hath been after the working of Sathan, with all Power, and Signs, and lying Wonders. And with all deceivable∣ness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause, God hath sent them strong Delusions, that they should believe a lie; That they all might be Damned, who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. This is that Spirit of Anti-Christ, whereof you have heard, that it should come, and even now already it is in the World.

That Son of Perdition, who opposeth, and exalteth himself, above all that is called God, or that is worshipped. So that he, as God, sit∣teth in the Temple of God, (the Christian Church) shewing himself that he is God.

The Kings of the Gentiles exercise Lordship over them; and they that exercise Authority

upon them are called Benefactors; But ye shall not be so; But he that is greatest among you, let him be as the Younger; and he that is Chief, as he that doth serve. Be not ye therefore cal∣led ••abbi, for one is your Master, even Christ, and all ye are Brethren: And call no man your Father upon Earth, for one is your Father which is in Heaven: Nor be ye called Masters, nor be ye as Lords over Gods Heritage; For one is your Master, even Christ: But he that is grea∣test amongst you, shall be your Servant; And he that Exalteth himself, shall be Abased; and he that shall humble himself, shall be Exal∣ted.

None is Good save one, that is God: There is not a Just man upon Earth that doth Good, and sinneth not. Therefore, if ye say that ye have not sinned, you make God a Lyar, and his Word is not in you. Be not therefore many Masters, knowing ye shall receive the greater Condemnation. For in many things ye offend all. The Contention was sharp betwixt Paul and Barnabas, that they parted asunder; And John fell down to Worship before the Feet of the Angel. Ye know in part, and Porphesie in part; Even F••••er who was first, and whom I called Ceph••••, by Interpretation, a Stone; and who seemed to be a Pillar, walked not Uprightly according to the Truth of the Gospel; And be∣fore the Cock mowed twice, denied Me thrice: How much more Fallible is his pretended Suc∣cessor?

Why also doth this Man of sin both speak and act Blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God only? It is I the Lord, the Lord God, for∣giving Iniquity, Transgression, and Sin, that have Power on Earth to forgive sins; And in Me ye have Redemption through my Blood, even Forgiveness of sins.

Again, ye have heard, that it hath been said to them of Old time, Thou shalt not For∣swear thy self; thou shalt performe unto the Lord thine Oathes; And that if a man Vow a Vow unto the Lord, or Swear an Oath, to bind

his Soul with a Bond, He shall not break his Word; he shall do according to all that proceed∣eth out of his mouth: But in these last dayes, the Beast that ascendeth out of the Bottomeless Pit, is a Truce-breaker; and with perfidious Zedikiah, a Dispiser of Oaths, and a Breaker of Covenants; Whosoever therefore shall break one of the least of these my Commandments, and shall teach men so, He shall be called the least in the Kingdome of Heaven.

Every Word of God is pure; and the Law of the Lord is perfect, that the Man of God may be perfect, throughly Furnished unto all good Works, Add thou not unto his Words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a Lyar. For, neither Peter, nor Paul, much less the Pope, nor the False Prophet, the Roman Church) that other Beast coming out of the Earth, that hath Two Hornes like a Lambe; but speaks like the Dragon, (the Devil) hath any Dominion over your Faith; But are Helpers of your Joy; For by Faith you stand: For though they, or an Angel from Heaven, preach any other Gos∣pel than that which my Apostles have preach∣ed unto you, let him be accursed: Whatsoever things I command, observe to do them; you shall not add nor diminish from them: For if any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the Plagues that are written in this Book; And if any man shall take away from the Words of the Book of this Prophesie, God shall take away his part out of the Book of Life. In Vain therefore do they worship Me, who teach for Doctrines the Commandments of men, drawing neer unto Me with their mouths, and Honouring Me with their Lips, but their Hearts is Farr from Me: Ful-well they reject the Commandments of God, that they may keep their own Traditions. Let no man there∣fore Judge you in meat or drink, or in respect of an Holy-day; for you are dead with Me from the Rudiments of the World: Neither be you subject to Ordinances, such as these; Touch not, Taste not, Handle not; which things in∣deed

have a shew of Wisdome in Will-worship, and Humility, and neglecting of the body, not in any Honour to the satisfying of the Flesh; For the Kingdom of God is not Meat and Drink, but Righteousness, and Peace, and Joy in the Holy Ghost. And ye are built upon the Foundation of the Prophets and A∣postles, I my self being the Cheif corner Stone.

No man can come unto Me, except the Fa∣ther which hath sent Me draw him; and I will raise him up at the last day; All that the Fa∣ther giveth Me, shall come unto Me, and him that cometh to Me, I will in no wise cast out; My Father which gave them Me is greater than all, and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand. VVoe then to the Idol Shepheards that leaveth the Flock, and hath the Instru∣ments of a Foolish Shepheard, in whom, now is fulfilled what I foretold by my Prophet; For I will raise up a Shepheard in the Land, which shall not visit those that be cut off; neither shall seek the young One, nor heal that which is bro∣ken, nor Feed that that standeth still; but he shall eat the flesh of the Fat, and tear their Claws in pieces: The Sword shall be upon his Arme, and upon his right Eye; his Arme shall be dried up, and his right Eye shall be utterly darkened. VVherefore rejoyce, because your Names are written in Heaven; And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the Soul; But rather fear Mee, who am able to destroy both Soul and Body in Hell: The Foundation of God standeth sure; having this Seal, the Lord knoweth who are his (It is I only) that giveth to him that overcometh, to eate of the hidden Manna; and a white Stone, and in the Stone a new Name written, which no man knoweth, saving he that receiveth it. But (this) Diotrepsi••, who loveth to have the Prehe∣minence amongst them, receiveth Me not; nei∣ther doeth he receive the Brethren, and forbid∣eth them that would, and casteth them (by his own power) out of the Church. But he shall

proceed no further, for (his) folly shall be ma∣nifest to all Men.

A Bishop then must be blameless, not given to Wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre, but patient, not a Brawler, not covetous. Even when Peter drew his Sword, (in a far better quarrel, then his pretended Successor fights for); I said unto him, put up again thy Sword into his place, for all they that (thus without Commission from Me) take the Sword, shall perish with the Sword. He that leadeth into Captivity, must go into Captivity; and he that (thus) killeth with the Sword, must be killed with the Sword. For I am righteous, who have judged thus. That they that have shed the blood of the Saints and Prophets, shall have given them blood to drink, for they are wor∣thy. This is that evil Servant, which hath said in his heart, my Lord delayeth his coming; and doth begin to smite his fellow-servants, and to eat and drink with the drunken; I the Lord of this Servant, will come in a Day, when he looketh not for me, and in an Hour that he is not aware of; and will cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with Hypocrites, there shall be wailing and gnashing of Teeth.

I am he that died unto sin once: And by my own blood entred in once into the holy place, having obtained Eternal Redemption for you; who need not Daily, as those High Priests, to offer up Sacrifice for my own sins, and then for the Peoples: For this I did once, when I offered up my self. Woe to the bloody City, that is filthy and polluted; Mistery Ba∣bylon the great, the Mother of Harlots, and abo∣minations of the Earth; That saith to the wood of my (Cross) awake; to the dumb Stone (and wafer Cake) it shall teach. Behold, it is laid over with Gold and Silver, and there is no breath at all in the midst of it. For although I took Bread, saying, This is my Body; and the Cup, and said, This is my Blood; Do this in remembrance of me: And my Flesh is Meat in∣deed,

and my Blood is Drink indeed; I ex∣plained my self, and added, Doth this offend you? What, and if ye shall see the Son of Man ascended up, where he was before? It is the spirit that quickneth, the flesh profiteth nothing; the words that I speak unto you are spirit, and they are life. Every Priest therefore, of that A∣postate Church, which daily minister, and offer up often-times the same Sacrifices, which can never take away sins: But after I had offered one Sacrifice for sins, for ever, I sat down at the right hand of God; I am the Propitiation for your sins.

I by my self have purged your sins; and by one Offering, have perfected for ever, those that are sanctified. Yea, this is the Covenant that I have made with you; your sins and iniquities will I remember no more. Now, where remis∣sion of these is, there is no more offering for sin: Much-less is there need of a Purgatory-Fire, to purge the Souls of any redeemed ones. Enoch was translated, that he should not see Death; Elijah went up by a Whirl-wind into Heaven; Lazarus the Beggar died, and was carried by the Angels into Abraham's bosome; The Thief dying, was that Day with Me in Paradice. And blessed are they that dye in the Lord, that they may rest from their La∣bours, and their works follow them; But the wicked shall be turned into Hell. Where is then to be found in God's Word, this third place, for the tormenting and purifying of the Saints.

I am he that heareth Prayer; unto me shall all flesh come, unto me shall the Vow be per∣formed. Wait you therefore only upon God, for your Expectation is from him. You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve. Then not Saints and Angels (as doth the Romane Whore) The Woman arrayed in Purple and Scarlet colour, and decked with Gold and precious Stones, and Pearl, having a Golden Cup in her hand, full of abominations and filthiness of her Fornica∣tion.

Further, consider the Dead know not any thing, neither have they any more reward; for the memory of them is forgotten: Also, their love, and their hatred, and their envy is now perished; neither have they any more a portion, for ever in any thing done under the Sun. Doubtless God is your Father, though Abraham be ignorant of you, and Israel ac∣knowledge you not: Unto whom you have boldness, and access with confidence, by the faith of Me. Let no Man therefore beguile you of your reward, in Voluntary Humility, and worshipping of Angels, intruding into those things, which he hath not seen, vainly puft up by his fleshly mind. An Angel, when John fell at his feet to worship him, said; See thou do it not; I am thy fellow-servant, and of thy Brethren, that have the testimony of Jesus, worship God. And an Angel said to Manoath, if thou wilt offer a burnt-offering, thou must offer it unto the Lord. I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no Man cometh unto the Father, but by Me, that one Mediator betwixt God and Men.

You know the Commandements, Thou shalt not make unto thee 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 to them, nor serve them; For I the Lord, thy God, am a jealous God; Visit∣ing the iniquity of the Fathers upon the Chil∣dren, unto the third and fourth Generation of them that hate Me; And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love Me, and keep my Commandements. Why then doth the Beast, that rose up out of the Sea, having seven Heads, and ten Horns; and upon his Horns, ten Crowns; and upon his Heads, the Names of Blasphemy; And those that worship him, and his Image, and receive his Mark in their Forehead, or in their Hand, Reject the commandments of God, that they may keep their own Traditions? Blasphemously leaving

out of their Decalogue, in some of their Books, this Commandement? As hating the Light, because their deeds are evil. To whom will ye liken God? Or what likeness will ye com∣pare with him? I am the Lord, that is my Name, and my Glory will I not give to a∣nother, nor my praise to graven Images. They shall be turned back, they shall be greatly a∣shamed, that trust in graven Images. God is not worshipped with Mens hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all, life, and breath, and all things. They lavish Gold out of the Bag, and weigh Silver in the Ballance, and hire a Goldsmith, and he ma∣keth it a God. Did not the Israelites thus worship God in the Golden Calf at Horeb, In Mica's Teraphim and Images, and in Jero∣boam's Calves in Dan and Bethel? Yea, did not the Heathens formerly, and do not the Pagans now, profess, that they worship not their Idols, as believing them to be Gods? But they worship their Gods in those Idol-Repre∣sentations. Wherefore, confounded be all they that serve graven Images, that boast them∣selves of Idols. Worship him all ye Gods.

What is Man, that he should be clean; and he that is born of a Woman, that he should be righteous? Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? Not one. Behold, you were shapen in iniquity, and in sin did your Mothers conceive you. And every Imagination of your Heart is evil, and evil continually: Yea, by Nature you are all the Children of wrath, and dead in trespasses and sins. Who can say, I have made my Heart clean? I am pure from my sin? There is not a just Man upon Earth, that doth good, and sinneth not. If my Ser∣vant Job abhorred himself, and repented in Dust and Ashes; And David professeth, that in my sight, no Man living shall be justified; And Daniel confessed, to him belonged con∣fusion of face, because he had sinned against Me; And Paul, my chosen Vessel, cried out, O wretched Man that I am, who shall deliver

me from the body of this Death? In me, that is, in my Flesh, there dwelleth no good thing; And my beloved John declares, if ye say you have no sin, ye deceive your selves, and the truth is not in you; Yea, my self commanded my Apostles, and all my Saints, to acknowledg, that when they have done all those things that are commanded them, say, Ye are unprofitable Servants; We have done that which was our duty to do. Then how dares that little Horn, that hath a Mouth, speaking great things, and makes War with the Saints, and for a time prevailes against them, with his Abetters, pre∣sume to assert and teach these damnable Do∣ctrines? That all Children after Baptism, have no Original Sin. And that in, and by nature, Man hath a free-will, and is able, and may with some help of grace, keep and fulfill the whole Law; And not only that some of them merit salvation, and justifie themselves by their good works, before God; but do super-erro∣gate, and merit salvation for others also.

Wherefore, let him that glorieth, glory in the Lord; For it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth; but of God that sheweth mercy. To will, is present with me, saith my Servant Paul; But how to performe that which is good, I finde not; For it is God that worketh in you, both to will and to do, of his good pleasure. And your faith is the gift of God; and so is Eternal Life. The Dead shall hear the Voice of Me, the Son of God, and they that hear, shall live. For you hath God quickned, together with me, being dead in sins and trespasses. Wherefore say with my Prophet Isaiah, we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousness are as filthy rags. In the Lord have I righteousness and strength. In the Lord shall all the Seed of Israel be ju∣stified, and shall glory. Therefore by the deeds of the Law, there shall no flesh be justified; For by the Law, is the knowledge of sin. But now the Righteousness of God without the

Law is manifested, being witnessed by the Law, and the Prophets. Even the righteousness of God, which is by faith of me unto all, and upon all them that believe; For there is no difference, for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. For, I which knew no sin, was made sin for you, that you might be made the righteousness of God, which is in me; Who am the end of the Law for righte∣ousness, to every one that believes; And am made of God, to you wisdome, and righteous∣ness, and sanctification, and redemption.

This know also, that in these last days, pe∣rilous times shall come; for Men shall be lovers of themselves, covetous, boasters, proud, blas∣phemers, disobedient to Parents, unthankful, unholy; without natural affection, truce-break∣ers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good; Traytors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures, more than lovers of God; having a forme of Godliness, but denying the Power thereof; from such turn away. For of this sort, are they which creep into Houses, and lead Captive silly Women, laden with sins, led away with divers lusts; ever learning, and never able to come to the know∣ledge of the truth. Now as Jannes and Jam∣bres with-stood Moses, so do these also resist the truth, Men of corrupt mindes, reprobate as concerning the faith; But they shall pro∣ceed no further; for their folly shall be mani∣fest to all Men, as theirs was.

The Fool hath said in his heart, there is no God, they are corrupt, they have done abomi∣nable works, there is none that doth good. Therefore the wrath of God is revealed from Heaven, against all ungodliness, and unrighte∣ousness of Men; who hold the truth in unrigh∣teousness; Because, that which may be known of God, is manifest in them, For God hath shewed it unto them; For the invisible things of him, from the Creation of the World, are cleerly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his Eternal Power and

God-head; so that they are without excuse.

O righteous Father, the World hath not known Thee, but I have known Thee. No Man cometh to the Father but by Me. No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, who is in the bosome of the Father, he hath declared him. He that hath seen Me, hath seen the Father; For I and the Father am one Believe also my works, that ye may know and believe, that the Father is in Me, and I in him. For in the beginning was I the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. All things were made by Me, and without Me was not any thing made, that was made. In me was life, and the life was the light of Men. I the Word was made flesh, and dwelt amongst you, and ye beheld my glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. I am the image of the invi∣sible God. By me were all things created, that are in Heaven, and that are in Earth, visible and invisible; whether they be Thrones, or Do∣minions, or Principalities, or Powers; All things were created by Me, and for Me; I am before all things, and by me all things consist.

There are three that bear Record in Heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one.

I spake unto my Apostles, and true Mini∣sters, saying, Go ye therefore, and teach all Nations, Baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. What high blasphemers then are they, that deny the Holy Ghost to be God? The Spirit of God moved upon the Waters; And by the Word of the Lord were the Heavens made, and all the Host of them, by the Spirit of his Mouth. The Spirit of Truth, which proceedeth from the Father, He shall testifie of Me. For he shall not speak of himself, but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak; He shall glo∣rifie Me, for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. Peter said unto Ananias, In that thou hast lied to the Holy Ghost, thou

hast not lied unto Men, but unto God. Where∣fore I say unto you, all manner of sin and blas∣phemy shall be forgiven unto Men, But the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto Men. The Grace of me, the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the Communion of the Holy Ghost, the Com∣forter, Preserver and Sanctifier, be with you all.

This is the will of God, even your Sanctifi∣cation, that you should abstain from Fornica∣tion; and that every one of you should know how to possess his Vessel in Sanctification, and Honour; Not in the lust of Concupiscence, as the Gentiles, that know not God: Wherefore to avoid Fornication, let every Man have his own Wife, and every Woman her own Hus∣band.

Have you not read, that he that made Man in the beginning, made them Male and Fe∣male? I the Lord will bear witness against them, that deal treacherously with the Wife of their Youth; Is she not thy Companion, and the Wife of thy Covenant? And did not I make one? yet had I the residue of the Spirit. And wherefore one, that I might seek a godly Seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit; and let none deal treacherously against the Wife of his Youth. For I the Lord God of Israel hate putting away. Therefore I say unto you, whosoever shall put away his Wife, except it be for Fornication, and shall marry another, committeth Adultery; and whosoever marrieth her that is put away, committeth Adultery. The Husband is the Head of the Wife (not of Wives) as I am the Head of the Church. Let every one therefore, in particular, so love his Wife, even as himself; And the Wife (not the Wives) see that she reverence her Hus∣band.

Despise not Prophesyings; quench not the Spirit. He that heareth you, (that are my true Ministers) heareth Me; and he that despiseth you, despiseth Me; and he that despiseth Me,

despiseth him that sent Me. He that is of God heareth God's words. My Sheep hear my voice; He that knoweth God, heareth my Ministers; but he that is not of God, heareth them not. And as oft as you eat the Bread, and Drink of the Cup in my Sacraments, ye do it in remem∣brance of Me, and shew my Death, until I come. Pray without ceasing. The workers of iniquity call not upon the Lord.

Think not that I am come to destroy the Law, or the Prophets, I am not come to destroy but to fulfill; For verily I say unto you, till Heaven and Earth pass, one jot, or one title shall in no wise pass from the Law, till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least Commandements, and shall teach Men so, he shall be called the least in the King∣dome of Heaven: But whosoever shall do, and teach them the same, shall be called great in the Kingdome of Heaven.

Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and unto God, the things that are Gods. Let every Soul be subject unto the higher Powers; For there is no Power, but of God; The Pow∣ers that be, are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the Power, resisteth the Or∣dinance of God. And they that resist, shall re∣ceive to themselves Damnation. For Rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil; Wilt thou then not be afraid of the Power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same. For he is the Minister of God to thee for good; but if thou do that which is evil, be afraid, for he beareth not the Sword in vain;for he is the Minister of God, a Revenger, to execute wrath upon him that doth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but for Conscience sake. For this cause pay you Tribute also, for they are Gods Ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues, Tribute to whom Tribute is due; Cu∣stome, to whom Custome; Fear, to whom Fear; Honour, to whom Honour.

The whole World lies in wickedness. And this is the Condemnation, that Light is come into the World, and that Men love darkness rather than Light, because their deeds are e∣vil. Jewes and Gentiles are all under sin, as it is written; There is none righteous, no not one; There is none that understandeth; There is none that seeketh after God. Take heed there∣fore, that the Light which is in you, be not darkness. If the Light that is in you, be darkness, how great is that darkness?

Beloved, believe not every Spirit, but try the Spirits, whether they are of God; Because ma∣ny false Prophets are gone out into the World. If any Man shall say unto you, Loe here is Christ, or there, believe it not; For there shall arise false Christs, and false Prophets, and shall shew great signes, and wonders; insomuch, that if it were possible, they should deceive the very Elect: Behold, I have told you before, such are false Apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the Apostles of Christ; And no marvel, for Sathan himself is transformed into an Angel of Light; Therefore it is no great thing, if his Ministers also be transformed, as the Ministers of Righteousness, whose end shall be according to their works. To the Law, and to the Testimony; If they speak not accord∣ing to this Word, it is because there is no light in them.

This is that sure Word of Prophesie, where∣unto you do well, that ye take heed, as unto a Light that shineth in a dark place, until the Day dawn, and the Day-Star arise in your Hearts; Knowing this first, that all Scripture is given by Inspiration of God; And that no Prophesie of the Scripture is of any private in∣terpretation; For the Prophesies came not in old time, by the will of Man; But holy Men of God spake, as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

When I was upon Earth, they brought young Children unto Me, that I should touch them, and my Disciples (like some in these last days)

rebuked those that brought them; But when I saw it, I was much displeased, and said unto them, suffer little Children to come unto Me, and forbid them not, For of such is the King∣dome of God. Verily, I say unto you, whoso∣ever shall not receive the Kingdom of God, as a little Child, he shall not enter therein. And I took them up in my Armes, and put my Hands upon them, and blessed them. Baptism is now the only way for little Children to come to the Lord Christ. The Promise is made to you, and to your Children, and to all that are afar of, even as many as the Lord your God shall call. The unbelieving Husband is Sancti∣fied by the (believing) Wife, and the unbe∣lieving Wife is Sanctified by the believing Hus∣band, or else were your Children unclean, but now they are holy. The Examples of the A∣postles Baptizing whole Families, are of great force: And the History of their practice, and of the first Churches planted by them, is to be believed with an Historical faith, and looked upon with much reverence, by all true Christi∣ans, both in this point, and in the change of the Jewish Sabbath, to the Lord's Day; As holding forth without doubt an Apostolical Institution.

The Lord spake to Moses, saying, The Land shall be divided for an Inheritance, according to the number of Names; to many thou shalt give more Inheritance, and to few thou shalt give the less inheritance. Thou shalt not steal. Thou shalt not covet thy Neighbours Oxe, nor his Ass, nor any thing that is thy Neighbours. Give to him that asketh; and from him that would borrow of thee, turn not thou away. For the poor you have always with you. I charge you that are Rich in this World, that you trust not in uncertain Riches, but in the living God; who gives you all things richly to enjoy; that you do good, that you be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate. (When) as many as were pos∣sessed of Lands, or Houses, sold them, and

brought the price of the things which were sold, and laid them down at the Apostles Feet, (in that most sad time of Persecution) and distri∣bution was made unto every Man, according as he had need; (Even then) Peter said unto Ananias, why hath Sathan filled thy heart, to lye to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the Land? Whilst it remained, Was it not thy own? And after it was sold, Was it not in thine own Power? Let no Man therefore seek his own, but every one anothers wealth: For there are some that walk disor∣derly, working not at all, but are busie-bodies; Now them that are such, I command that with quietness they work, and eat their own Bread; that they may have to give to him that need∣eth.

Come out of Babylon my People; but count not the blood of the Covenant, by which ye were sanctified, an unholy thing. If ye have been once born again of Water and the Spirit, Can a Man be so again born the second time? The Pharisees and Lawyers rejected the coun∣sel of God (as being not Baptized of John) against themselves.

Take heed lest there be in any of you an e∣vil heart of unbelief, in departing from the holy Ordinance of God, Seeing you have been Baptized into the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. This only would I know of such; Received you the spi∣rit, and your Convertion, by, and under the first Baptisme, or your second? Having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect in the Flesh? Now the works of the Flesh, are hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, envyings; but the fruit of the Spirit, is love, joy, peace. If ye bite and devour one ano∣ther; take heed that you be not consumed one of another: And that it be not truly said of you, by my Saints, They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would, no doubt, have continued with us; But they went out, that they might

be made manifest, that they were not all of us. But continue you in the things that ye have learned, and have been assured of, knowing of whom ye have learned them; For evil Men, and Seducers, shall wax worse and worse, de∣ceiving, and being deceived.

Consider one another, to provoke to love, and to good works, not forsaking the assem∣bling of your selves together, as the manner of some is; But exhorting one another, and so much the more, as ye see the Day approaching; Endeavouring to keep the Unity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace. For there is one Body, and one Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your Calling. One Lord, one Faith, one Baptisme; one God, and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. Since then you are the Body of Christ, and Members in particular, let there be no Schisme in the Body. Now I hear that there be divi∣sions amongst those that call themselves Chri∣stians; For there must be Heresies also among you, that those that are approved, may be ma∣nifest among you; which were spoken before of my Apostles, that there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. These be they, who sepa∣rate themselves, sensual, having not the spirit. Now, by my Name, I desire you, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no Divisions amongst you, but that you be per∣fectly joyned together in the same mind, and in the same judgment; If you say then, I am of Paul▪ and I of Apollo, and I of Cephas, and I of Christ, Are ye not carnal? Is Christ divi∣ded? Who then is Paul? And who is Apollo? but Ministers, by whom ye believed, Even as the Lord gave to every Man. If then such an one, as was Paul, plants; or as Apollo was, watereth; It is God that giveth the increase. Therefore let no Man glory in Men; But do you mark them, which cause Divisions and of∣fences, contrary to the Doctrine you have learn∣ed, and avoid them; For they that are such,

serve not Me, but their own Belly; and by good words, and fair Speeches, deceive the hearts of the simple.

Finally, whatsoever things are true, what∣soever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatso∣ever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any Virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things; And those things which ye have both known and received, and heard, and seen in me, do; And the Father himself that loveth you, the God of Peace shall be with you.

Holy Father, (who hearest me always) This is Life Eternal, to know Thee the only true God, and Me whom thou hast sent; Keep through thy own Name, those that thou hast given Me, that they may be one, as we are one; That they all may be one, as thou Father art in Me, and I in Thee, that they also may be one in us. And the glory which thou gavest Me, I have given them, that they may be one, even as we are one; I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; And that the World may know that thou hast sent Me; and hast loved them, as thou hast loved Me. Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my Glory, which Thou hast given me; I have given to them the words which Thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from Thee, and they have believ∣ed that Thou didst send me. I pray for them, I pray not for the World; but for those that thou hast given me; For they are Thine; and all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them. I pray that thou wouldest keep them from the evil of the World, and that my joy may be fulfilled in them; Sanctifie them with thy truth, thy word is truth.

Finally, Beloved Wife of my Youth, and dear Children; Farewel, be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace and the God of peace and love shall be with you. For this cause I bow my Knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole Family in Heaven and Earth is named; That he would give you according to the riches of his glory to be strengthned with might by his spirit in the inner man; That Christ may live in your hearts by faith; that ye being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to compre∣hend with all Saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and heighth, and to know the love of Christ which passeth know∣ledge, that ye might be filled with the ful∣ness of God. The God of Peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great Shepheard of the Sheep, through the blood of the everlasting Covenant make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is most pleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ. Now to him that is able to do exceeding abun∣dantly above all that we ask or think, ac∣cording to the power that worketh in us to him be glory in the Church by Jesus Christ, throughout all Ages, World without end. The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all, Amen.

Notes

• Here begins the speech of the Lord Jesus Christ, as speaking in his own Person, to those to whom this Epistle 〈◊〉〈◊〉 directed: and 〈◊〉〈◊〉 applicable to all other Christians.
• Joh. 1.14.
• Heb. 1.3.
• Prov. 8.30,
• 31,
• 34,
• 35,
• 36.
• The danger of rejecting Christ.
• prov. 1.25.
• 26
• 27
• 28
• 29
• 31
• 33.
• The Confession of faith, commonly called the Apostles Creed, held forth 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Christ in Scrip∣ture Expressions.
• Joh. 14.1.
• Joh. 10.30.
• 1 Joh. 5.7.
• 1 Cor. 8.5, & 6. verse.
• 1. The Doctrine of the Trinity.
• Mark 12.29.
• Gen. 1.1.
• 1 Joh. 4.14.
• Eph 4.4.
• 1 pet. 1.2.
• 2. Article, that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, and our Lord.
• Joh. 14.6. Rev. 19.13. 1 Joh. 1.4.
• 3. Article, as to the Incarnation of the Lord Jesus Christ, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary.
• Joh. 12.36. Joh. 1.14. mat. 1.20. Gal. 4.4. mat. 1.23.18.25. & 1. ver. Ro 1.3. Heb. 2.16
• mat. 3.17.
• Joh. 1.14.
• 4. Article, con∣cerning Christ's Condemnation by Pontius Pilate, his Crucifixion, Death, and Burial, and all other sufferings in Soul and Body.
• Joh. 6.29.
• mat. 27.2.
• Luke 23.24.
• mat. 27.26.
• Heb. 13.12.
• phil. 3.8.
• 1 Cor. 15.3, 4.
• Rom. 4.25.
• Zac. 12.10.
• Lam. 1.12.
• Mat. 26.38.
• Luke 22.43.
• Mat. 27.46.
• Isa. 53.10.
• 2 Cor. 5.21.
• Isa. 53.6.
• Psal. 16.10.
• 5. Article, as to Christ's Resurre∣ction.
• Joh. 1.12. Luke 24.34. Joh. 20.17. Psal. 68.18. Col. 2.15.
• 6. Article, Of Christs Ascention.
• Mark 16.19. Act. 1.9. mat. 28.18.
• Heb. 7.25. Rev. 1.7. Act. 1.11. Heb. 9.28. Act. 10.42. Joh. 5.22. Eph. 1.22, 23.
• 7. Article, Of Christ's coming to Judgment.
• 8. Article, Con∣cerning the Holy Ghost, is proved in the 1st. Article, concerning the Tri∣nity.
• 1 Tim. 3.15. 1 Cor. 12.12, 13.
• 9. Article, Con∣cerning the Catho∣lick Church and Communion of Saints.
• 1 Cor. 10.16,
• 17.
• 1 Cor. 12.25.
• Eph. 4.16.
• 10. Article, Con∣cerning forgiveness of sins.
• Act. 13.38,
• 39.
• Act. 5.31.
• Eph. 1.7. Col. 1.14.
• 11. Article, Con∣cerning the Resur∣rection of the body.
• Joh. 11.25,
• 26.
• Joh. 5.28,
• 29.
• 12. Article, Con∣cerning life ever∣lasting.
• Joh. 10.27.
• 28
• 29
• Joh. 3.16.
• The Preface to the Decalogue, or Ten Commande∣ments.
• Joh. 14.23.
• Ja. 2.20.
• Heb. 12.14.
• Jam. 1.22.
• Mar. 10.19.
• 1. Commandment.
• Exod. 20.2, 3.
• 2. Commandment.
• 4
• 5
• 3. Commandment.
• 7
• 4. Commandment.
• 8
• 9
• 10
• 5. Commandment.
• 12
• 6. Commandment.
• 13
• 7. Commandment.
• 14
• 8. Commandment.
• 15
• 9. Commandment.
• 16
• 10. Commandment.
• 17.
• The Conclusion of the Ten Com∣mandments.
• mar. 12.29.
• 30
• Note, that the pro∣mises and reasons annexed to some of the Commandments are omitted for bre∣vity sake.
• 31.
• mat. 7.1••.
• The Exhortation of the Lord Jesus to the use of Gospel-Ordinances. viz.
• mar. 16.16.
• Joh. 3.3.
• 1. To Baptisme.
• 5
• 6.
• 2. To the Lord's Supper.
• Joh. 6.54.
• 55
• 56
• 57
• 35. & 58.
• 62
• 63.
• mat. 26.26.
• 27.
• 28.
• Luke 22.19.
• 1 Cor. 11.26.
• 3ly. To the read∣ing of the Scrip∣tures.
• Deut. 11.18.19,
• 20,
• 21.
• Rev. 1.3.
• Joh. 10.27.
• Luke 11.28.
• 4ly. To the hear∣ing of the Word of God preached.
• Ja. 1.19.
• Rev. 3.20.
• Luke 8.8.22
• 13.
• 5ly. To the Me∣ditations of the Word of God, and of his works.
• Jos. 1.8.
• Psal. 77.12.
• 6ly. To Prayer in publick and pri∣vate.
• Eph. 5.17.
• Luke 11.2.
• mat. 6.9.
• mat. 7.7.
• Joh. 15.16.
• 1 Joh. 5.14.
• phil. 4.6.
• Jam. 1.6. mat. 6.6.
• 7ly. To Obedi∣ence to Church-Go∣vernors and Dis∣cipline.
• Heb. 13.17.
• Mat. 18.15:
• 16.
• 17.
• 18.
• Eph. 4.11, 12.
• 1 Tim. 5.17. 1 Tim. 3.13.
• The Exhortation of the Lord Jesus to Gospel-saving Graces. viz.
• Act. 3.19·
• Jam. 4.9.
• Job 25.4.
• 1. To Repentance.
• Psal. 51.5. Eph. 2.3. Gen. 6.5. Rom. 7.1. Isa. 1.6.
• Dan. 9.5.
• Ezra. 9.6.
• Rom. 3.13.
• Isa. 1.16,
• 17,
• 18.
• Pro. 28.13.
• 1 Joh. 1.9.
• 7.
• 1 Joh. 1.7.
• Mat. 11.28.
• Joh. 6.37.
• 1 Sam. 12.25.
• Psal. 11.6.
• Psal 68.21.
• Psal. 50.22.
• Deut. 30.15.
• 2. To Faith.
• Joh. 3.33.
• 35,
• 36.
• 1 Cor. 1.30.
• 2 Cor. 5.21.
• Rom. 10.4.
• Gal 3.13,
• 14.
• Rom. 10.17.
• Eph. 2.8.
• Col. 1.23.
• 3. To Hope.
• 27.
• 1 Thes. 5.8. Heb. 6.9.
• Heb. 3.6. 1 Joh. 3.3.
• 1 Pet. 4:8. 1 Cor. 16:14.
• 4. To Charity.
• 1 Cor. 13.1.
• 2.
• 3.
• 4.
• 5.
• 6.
• 7.
• 8,
• Col. 3.14.
• 1 Tim. 1.5.
• Rom. 13.10.
• Jam. 2.8.
• Mat. 5.44.
• 45.
• 5. To holy cou∣rage or fortitude.
• Eph. 6.11.
• 12.
• Mat. 10.28.
• Mar. 10.21.
• 29.
• 30.
• 6. To Christian-Temperance.
• 1 Cor. 9.25.
• 26.
• 27.
• 2 Pet. 1.6.
• Gal. 5.22.
• 23.
• 2 Pet. 1.6.
• 7. To Holy Pa∣tience.
• Luke 21.19.
• Luke 8.15.
• Jam. 1.4,
• Heb. 6.12.
• Jam. ••.••••.
• Jam. ••.10.
• Heb. 12.1.
• 8. To Divine-Wisdome.
• Mat. 16.16.
• Col. 1.9.
• 10.
• Eph. 5.11.
• 16.
• 17.
• Rom. 16.19.
• 1 Cor. 3▪19.
• Jam. ••.15.
• 17.
• Jam. 1.5.
• 6.
• 9. To Christian ••umility.
• Col. 3.12.
• 13.
• Prov. 15.33.
• Luke 14.11.
• Mic. 6.8.
• Jam. 4.6.
• Psal. 10.17.
• Job 22.29.
• Isa. 57.15.
• Mat. 11.29.
• 10. The Exhor∣••••tion of the Lord 〈◊〉〈◊〉 to several 〈◊〉〈◊〉 graces com∣••••nly called the ••atitudes.
• Mat. 5.3.
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9
• 10
• 11
• 12.
• Heb. 13.4.
• 11. To Religious ••••astity.
• 1 Cor. 6.18.
• 19,
• 20▪
• 1 Cor. 6.15.
• 16
• 17
• 1 Thes. 4.3.
• 4▪
• 5.
• Mat. 5.27,
• 2••.
• Prov. 6.29.
• Hos. 4.11.
• Prov. 6.26.
• Prov. 23.27.
• Prov. 2.18.
• Prov. 7.25.
• 26
• 27
• Prov. 3.19.
• Eph. 5.5.
• 12. To Christian Justice, and Righ∣teousness.
• Psal. 106.3.
• Psal. 4.5.
• Psal 11.7.
• Isa. 32.17.
• Prov. 21.21.
• Rom. 6.13.
• 1 Joh. 3.7.
• 10▪
• 2 Pet. 2.12.
• 13.
• 1 Cor. 6.9.
• Mat. 13.43.
• Dan. 12.3.
• ••. To Gospel-••••••••rity, upright∣•••• and truth.
• Mat. 5.48.
• Prov. 10.9.
• Pro 28.18.
• Psal. 11.7.
• Jeh. 24.14.
• Pro. 11.3.
• Psal. 97.11.
• Job 8.13.
• Psal 119.29.
• Eph. 4.25.
• Psal. 31.5.
• 4ly. To Holy ••••••••kfulness and 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of God.
• Eph. 5.20.
• Psal. 50.23.
• Heb. 13.15.
• 1 Tim. 4.4.
• Psal. 147.10.
• ••. The Exhortation 〈◊〉〈◊〉 the Lord Jesus 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Divine affecti∣••••s. viz.
• Joh. 15.11.
• Joh. 16.20.
• 22
• 1. To Holy Joy and delight.
• Rom. 14.17.
• Gal. 5.22,
• 23.
• Neh. 8.10.
• Psal. 33.1.
• Phil. 4.4.
• Psal. 37.4.
• & 119.143.
• Rom. 15.13.
• 2. To filial fear of God.
• I••a. 8.13,
• 14.
• Pro. 23.17.
• Pro. 1.7.
• Prov. 10 27. Prov. 22.4.
• Phil. 2.12.
• 2 Cor. 78 1.
• Rom. 8.15.
• Isa. 8.12.
• 1 Joh. 4.18. Rom. 8.15.
• Phil. 4.18.
• 3. To holy zeal and anger.
• Tit. 2.14.
• Psal. 69.9:
• Joh. 2.17.
• Psal. 119.139.
• Num. 25.17.
• Eph. 4.26. Gen. 30.2.
• Mat. 5.22.
• 4. To holy hatred.
• Psal. 97.10. Psal. 139.21, 22. Pro. 8.36.
• Note, the Exhortation to godly love and sorrow are to be found in the foregoing Exhortations to repentance and charity.
• The Preface to the Dehortations of the Lord Jesus from several prin∣••ipal Vices.
• Gal. 5.16,
• 17,
• 18,
• 19,
• 20,
• 21.
• The Dehortations ••••rst from unbelief.
• Heb. 3.12.
• Mat. 16.16.
• Heb. 2.1.
• 2.
• 3.
• 4.
• Luke 12.46.
• 2. From Atheisme, ••he first branch ••f unbelief.
• Psal 14.1.
• Zeph. 1.12.
• 3. From Polu∣theims, or having more Gods than one, the 2d. Br. unbelief.
• Exod. 22.20.
• Exod. 20.3.
• 4. From Idola∣try, the 3d. Br. of unbelief.
• Lev. 26.1.
• 5. From Blas∣phemy, the 4. Br. of unbelief.
• Lev. 24.16.
• 6. From Pro∣phaneness, the 5. B.
• Lev. 18.21.
• 7. From Sacri∣ledge, the 6. Br.
• Prov. 22.25.
• 8. From hypo∣crisie, the 7. Br.
• Job 13.16.
• Job 8.13. Job 15.34. Job 27.8.
• 9. From Sabbath-breaking, the 8.Bra.
• Isa. 58.13.
• 14.
• Lev. 19.13.
• 10. From Super∣stition, the 9th. Br. of unbelief.
• Act. 17.22. Joh. 15.14.
• Deut. 4.2.
• Psal. 119.104.
• 11. From Luke∣warmness, the 10th. Branch.
• Rev. 3.15,
• 16
• 12. From hard-heartedness, the 11. Branch.
• Pro. 28.13,
• 14.
• Num. 15.30.
• 13. From pre∣sumptuous sinning, the 12. Branch.
• Deut. 17.12.
• Psal. 19.13.
• 14. From sinful swearing, the 13. Branch.
• Exo. 20.7.
• Mat. 5.37.
• 15. From Incor∣rigibleness, the 14. Branch.

  A Preface to the dehortation against despair.
• Prov. 29.10.
• Isa. 50.10.
• 2 Cor. 4.8.
• Joh. 20.27.
• 16. From despair, the last Branch.
• Gen. 4.13.
• 16.
• Rom. 14.15.
• 1 Sam. 31.4.
• Mat. 27.5.
• A Debortation from Vncharitable∣ness.
• 1 Joh. 3.10.
• 14.
• 15.
• 1. General branch of uncharitableness as to the Souls of others.
• Pro. 16.29,
• 30.
• 1. By tempting to sin.
• Gen. 39.7.
• Prov. 7.5.
• Prov. 1.11.
• 1.
• 14.
• 2. By evil ex∣ample.
• 1 Kin. 15.16.
• 3. By not re∣proving.
• Lev. 19.17.
• 4. By flattering.
• Job 17.5.
• Pro. 26.28.
• 5. By not in∣structing.
• Ezek. 34.2,
• 3.
• 6. By persecu∣ting for conscience.
• Psal. 10.2.
• Rev. 13.10.
• Rev. 16.6.
• 2. General branch of uncharitableness as to the Persons of others.
• Gen. 9.5.
• 6.
• 1. By murder.
• Num. 35.33.
• 30.
• 31.
• 2. By mayming.
• Lev. 24.19.
• 20.
• 3. By unjust Im∣prisonment.
• Jer 37.15.
• Jer. 51.11.
• Ma•• 6.17.27.
• Act. 12.23.
• Jam 2.25.
• 4. By not Re∣lieving.
• 26.
• Mat. 25.31.
• 41,
• 45.
• 3. General Bran. of uncharitableness as to the Estates of others.
• Hab 2.6.
• Mal. 3.5.
• 1. By Oppression.
• Col. 3.25.
• 2. By stealing.
• Zac. 5.2.
• 3,
• 4.
• Eph. 4.28.
• 3. By defrauding.
• 1 Thes. 4.6.
• 4. By contenti∣ousness.
• 1 Cor. 6.5.
• 6.
• Mat. 5.40.
• 5. By Usury or Extortion.
• Pro. 28.8.
• Mat. 23.25.
• Luke 3.13.
• 6. By depopulation.
• Isa. 5.8.
• 9
• 10.
• 7. By false wit∣nessing.
• Luke 3.14.
• Pro. 19.5.
• Pro. 21.28.
• Deut. 19.18.
• 8. By cursing, or evil Imprecations.
• Rom. 12.14.
• Psal. 109.17,
• 18.
• 4. General Era. of uncharitableness as to the good name of others.
• Pro. 10.18.
• Psal. 50.22.
• ••0.
• 1. By slandering, and back-bitting, & tale-bearing.
• Psal. 64.7.
• 3
• Psal. 64.3.
• 4
• Lev. 19.16. Exo. 23.1.
• A Dehoratation from Intemperance.
• Isa. 5.11.
• 1. From Drunk∣enness.
• 22.
• Hab. 2.15.
• Pro. 23.29.
• 30.
• 2. From Gluttony.
• Pro. 23.21.
• 2 Pet. 1.6.
• Gal. 5.23.
• 3. From Insorbriety.
• 1 Pet. 5.8.
• 1 Thes. 5.7.
• 8.
• Phil. 4 5.
• 1 Cor. 7.31.
• A Dehortation from sinful fear.
• Isay. 51.7.
• 8.
• Isa. 8.13.
• 12.
• Rev. 22.8.
• A Dehortation from Ignorance,
• Pro. 1.7.
• 1. Affected.
• 22.
• Pro. 2.3.
• 4,
• 9.
• Lev. 5.17.
• 2. Natural
• 3. Wilful.
• 2 Pet. 3.5.
• 2 Thes. 1.8.
• A Dehoratation from Injustice.
• Deu. 27.9.
• Exo. 23.7.
• 1. In Majestrates.
• Lev. 19.15.
• 2. In private Per∣sons.
• Jer. 22.13.
• 3. By not giving Obedience justly due to Superiors.
• 2 Sam. 23.3.
• Lev. 22.28.
• 1 Pet. 2.13.
• 1. As Majestrates.
• 14.
• 15.
• 16.
• 17.
• Rom. 13.2.
• 7.
• 8.
• 2. As Ministers of the Gospel.
• Heb. 13.7.
• Luke 10.16.
• 10.
• 12.
• 3. As Natural Parents.
• Prov. 1 8.
• 9.
• Pro. 30.17.
• A general Dehortation from fleshly uncleanness.
• Exod. 22.19.
• 1. From Buggery.
• Lev. 20.13.
• 2. From Sodomy.
• Deu. 23.17.
• 3. From Whoredom.
• 2 Pet. 2.6.
• 4. From Incest.
• Lev. 18. read from v. 1. to v. 19.
• 5. From Poligamy.
• 1 Cor. 7.2.
• Rom. 7.3.
• Luk. 16.18.
• 6. From Adultery.
• Heb. 13.3.
• Lev. 18.20.
• Lev. 20.10.
• 1 Cor. 6.9.
• 10.
• 7. From Fornica∣tion.
• Col. 3.5.
• 6.
• 1 Cor. 10.8.
• Rev. 22.15.
• Rev. 21.8.
• A Dehortation from Lascivious∣ness.
• Mat. 15.19. Pro. 16.26. Psal. 119.113. Jer. 4.14. Pro. 24.9. Psal. 139 2. Heb. 4.12.
• 1. In wanton Thoughts.
• 2. In wanton Words.
• Eph. 4.29.
• Eph. 5.3.
• 4.
• 6.
• 7.
• Mat. 12.36.
• 37.
• 3. In wanton looks.
• Mat. 5.28.
• Job 31.1.
• Luk. 11.34.
• Job 11.26.
• 2 Pet. 2.10.
• 14,
• 9,
• 17.
• 4. In wanton ••••tions.
• Rom. 13.12.
• 13.
• 14.
• Rom. 8.13.
• A Dehortation from lying.
• Act. 5.3.
• Joh. 8.44.
• 1. By denying the Truth.
• Joh. 14.17.
• Act. 5.5, 10.
• Eph. 4.25.
• Psal. 5.6. Psal. 63.11.
• 2. By breach of Covenant to God.
• Isay. 24.4.
• 5.
• Heb. 12.14. Col. 2.11, 12, 13. Heb. 10.29.
• 30, 31.
• 2. Of Vows to God.
• Eccl. 5.4.
• Deu. 23.21.
• 3. Of Promises and Covenants to Men.
• 23.
• Psal. 15.14.
• Eze. 17.15.
• 16.
• A Dehortation from Covetousness.
• Deu. 5.21.
• 1. In the heart.
• Hab. 2.9.
• Pro. 28.20.
• 2. In Action.
• Eph. 5.5.
• Luke 12.15. Jer. 22.13.
• 1 Kings 21.19.
• 2ly. From world∣lyness and carking ••ares.
• Mat. 6.24.
• 25.
• 32.
• Heb. 13.5.
• 1 Tim. 6.9.
• 10.
• 1 Joh. 2.15.
• 3ly. From Nigard∣ness.
• Pro. 11.14.
• 15.
• Eccl. 6.1.
• 2.
• A Dehortation ••rom Idleness.
• 1 Cor. 7.20.
• Mat. 20.6.
• 1. By having no Calling, or by neg∣lecting a Caliing.
• Pro. 19.15.
• Eccl. 10.18.
• Ezek. 16.49.
• Gen. 19.15.
• 24.
• 2. Idleness in private Persons.
• Pro. 22.29.
• Pro. 23.21.
• Rom. 12.11.8.
• 3. Idleness in publick Persons.
• Rom. 12.8.
• Mat. 25.19.
• 30.
• The Dehortation of the Lord Jesus from sinful Pas∣sions.
• Eph. 4.26.
• Gen. 49.5.
• 6.
• 7.
• Eccl. 7.9:
• 2. From causless Anger.
• Mat. 5.29.
• A Dehortation from sinful hatred.
• Gal. 5.20.
• 1. Of Persons.
• Lev. 19.17. Psal. 34.21.
• 1 Joh. 2.9.
• 1 Joh 3.5.
• 2. Of good things.
• Mic••. 3.2.
• Pro. 8.36.
• A Dehortation from Malice.
• 1 Pet. 2.1.
• 16.
• Eph. 4.31.
• A Dehortation from strife and contention.
• Pro. 17.14.
• Rom. 13.13.
• Phil. 2.3.
• Jam. 3.16.
• A Dehortation from Envy.
• Jam. 4.5.
• Job 5.2.
• Pro. 14.30
• 1 Cor. 13.4.
• 1 Pet. 2.1.
• 2.
• A Dehortation from Revenge.
• Rom. 12.19.
• 20.
• 21.
• A Dehortation from Pride.
• Pro. 8.13.
• Pro. 13.10.
• 1. Branch from ••piritual Pride.
• Pro. 11.2.
• Rom. 11.20.
• 1 Cor. 10.12.
• 1 Cor. 4.7.
• 2. Branch from Worldly Pride.
• Jer. 9.13.
• 14.
• 2 Pet. 2.4. Jude 6. Isa. 14.12. Gen. 3.6. Psal. 10.4.
• 3. Branch from Ambition.
• Jer. 45.4.
• 5.
• Joh. 4.44.
• 1 Cor. 10.17.
• 18.
• Mat. 11.29.
• Mat. 18.4.
• Mat. 23.12.
• 2 Sam. 18.9.14.
• 1 King. 2.25.
• A Dehortation from Ingratitude.
• Eph. 5.20. Psal. 147.1.
• 1. Towards God.
• 2 Cor. 32.25.
• Luke 17.17.
• 18.
• 2. Towards Men.
• 2 Tim. 3.1.
• 2.
• 3.
• 4.
• Pro. 17.13.
• 2 Cro. 24.22.
• 25.
• A Dehortation from sensuality, or ••oluptuousness.
• Pro. 21.17.
• Eccl. 10.16.
• 17.
• Luk. 6.25.
• Jam. 5.1.
• 2.
• 3.
• 5.
• 8.9▪
• 2 Pet. 2▪13.
• 1 Tim. 5.6.
• 13.
• Jude 12.
• 13.
• 17.
• 18.
• 19.
• 2 Tim. 3.4.
• 2 Pet. 3.3.
• 4.
• 1 Cor. 15.32.
• Mat. 24.38.
• 39,
• 42.
• Mat. 26.41.
• Mat. 24.44.
• Mat. 24.48.
• 49.
• 50.
• 51.
• Eccles. 1.1.
• Eccles. 2.9.
• 10.
• 11.
• Eccles. 1.2.
• 1 Joh. 2.15.
• 16.
• 17.
• A Dehortation from Inconstancy.
• Gal. 6.8.
• 9.
• Gal. 3.3.
• 1. Branch of In∣constancy, Back-sliding.
• Gal. 5.7.
• Luk. 17.32.
• Luk. 9.62.
• Heb. 10.38.
• 39.
• Pro 14.14.
• Jer. 3.22.
• Hos••. 14.4.
• 2. Branch is A∣postacy.
• Mat. 12.43.
• 44.
• 45.
• 2 Pet. 2.20.
• 21.
• 22.
• Joh. 15.5.
• 6.
• 9.
• Joh. 8.31.
• 32.
• Jam. 1.25.
• Jer. 17.13.
• Mat. 10, 22.
• 3. Branch of In∣constancy, is the sin against the ho∣ly Ghost.
• 1 John ••.16.
• Heb▪ 6.4.
• 5.
• 6.
• 7.
• 8.
• Heb. 10.26.
• 27.
• 28.
• 29.
• Mat. 12.31.
• 32.
• Heb. 6.9.
• Psal. 19.13.
• Pro. 3.1.
• The Preface to the Counsels of the Lord Jesus.
• 2.
• Rom. 12.11.
• 1. As to Diligence 〈◊〉〈◊〉 our Calling.
• Gen. 5.24. Gen. 6.9. Heb. 11.27. Eph. 5.8. Phil. 3.16. 1 Joh. 1.3•• 2 Pet. 1.3. 1 Cor. 6.7.
• 2. To Holy walk∣••••g with God.
• Pro. 4.20.
• 21.
• 1 Joh. 2.4.
• 3. Against Sin.
• 1 Joh. 1.4.
• 1 Joh. 2.1.2.
• 1 Joh. 3.9.
• Psal. 119.6.
• Psal. 18.23.
• 2 Cor. 10.7.
• Ezek. 18.30. Psal. 119.136.
• Counsel against Temptation.
• Luk. 21.36.
• Mat. 26.41.
• Phil. 4.13.
• Rom. 8.37.
• Luk. 1.71.
• Counsel against evil Company.
• Eph. 5.11.
• Pro. 4.24.
• To set God al∣ways before us.
• Psal. 16.8.
• 1 Thes. 5.10.
• 1 Tim. 6.12.
• And to have an Eye to Eternity.
• 2 Cor. 4.28.
• 2 Cor. 5.1.
• Counsel as to the watching our hearts.
• Psal. 119.113.
• Jer. 4.14.
• Pro. 4.23.
• Mat. 15.19.
• Rom. 11.20.
• Jam 4.6.
• Eph. 4.26.
• Heb. 13.5.
• 1 Pet. 3.4.
• As to the keep∣ing of a good Con∣science.
• Act. 24.16.
• 1 Tim 4.2.
• Eph. 4.18.
• Rom. 14.22.
• 23.
• Heb. 10.••2.
• Rom. 14.19.
• Not to offend a Brothers Consci∣ence.
• 20.
• 21.
• Counsel as to the wel∣••rdering of our Tongues.
• Tit. 3.2.
• Psal. 39.1.
• Isa. 59.7.
• Counsel as to the right using of our ••states, Gifts, and Talents.
• Luk. 15.13.
• Isa. 55.2.
• Pro. 23.5.
• Eccles. 1.2.
• Pro. 3.9.
• Eccl. 11.1.
• 2.
• Pro. 19.17.
• Luk. 16.9.
• Luk. 11.41.
• Luk. 6.35.
• Pro. 3.28.
• Deut. 15.7.
• Mat. 25.41.
• 42.
• 43.
• 45.
• Counsel as to the well-improving of our time.
• Eph. 5.15.16.
• Pro. 31.27.
• Pro. 19.15.
• Eccl. 10.18.
• Counsel against sinful and unpro∣fitable Discourses.
• 1 Tim. 6.20.
• Eph. 4.29.
• Mat. 12.37.
• 36.
• Counsel against prophane swearing.
• Mat. 5.34.
• 37,
• 16.
• Counsel against sluggishness.
• Pro. 20.13.
• Counsel to watch over & reprove our Neighbours, and pa∣tiently to receive r••proofs.
• Lev. 19.17.
• Psal. 141.5.
• Gal. 6.10.
• Counsel to Charity.
• Counsel concern∣ing your Tables.
• Luk. 21.34.
• 1 Cor. 10.31.
• Eph. 5.20.
• 1 Tim. 4.4.
• Concerning your Callings.
• 1 Cor. 7.20.
• 24.
• Rom. 12.11. Pro. 18.9.
• 1 Thes. 4.6.
• Col. 3.9.
• Counsel concern∣ing your Relations.
• Eph. 6.1.
• 2.
• 1. Of Children towards their Pa∣rents.
• 3.
• 2. Of Parents to their Children.
• 3. Of Husbands to their Wives.
• Pro. 5 15.18.20. Eph. 5.25.
• 28.
• 31.33.
• 1 Pet 3.7.
• 4. Of Wives to their Husbands.
• 1 Pet 3▪ 3.
• Eph· 5.22. 23.
• 24.
• Tit. 2.4. 5. 1 Pet. 3.4.
• 5. Of Servants.
• Eph. 6.5.
• Tit. 2.9.10. Eph. 6.6.
• 7.
• 8.
• 6. Of Masters.
• Eph. 6.9.
• Col. 4.5.
• 6.
• Tit. 2.8.
• Psal. 101.2
• Psal. 31.1.
• Mat. 7.6.
• Exod. 23.2. Pro. 1.10.
• 15.
• Rom. 14.13.
• Luk. 17.1.
• Counsel as to your Carriage to∣wards those within.
• 1 Pet. 3.8.
• 9.
• Counsel as to the Observation of God's mercies, works, and provi∣dences.
• Psal. 77.11.
• 12.
• Psal. 103.2.
• 3.
• 4.
• 5.
• Psal. 6.9.
• Counsel to at∣tend your answer, and return of Prayer.
• Isa. 21.8.
• Psal. 85.8.
• Psal. 91.15.
• Isa. 65.24.
• Heb. 12.5.
• Counsel as to our behaviour under afflictions and per∣secutions.
• 6.
• 7.
• 8.
• 10.
• 11.
• 2 Tim. 3.12.
• 2 Cor. 1.5.
• 1 Pet. 4.14.
• 2 Cor. 4.17.
• 2 Tim. 2.12.
• Heb. 12.12.
• 4.
• Heb. 2.10
• Heb. 12.3.
• Mat. 10.24.
• Gal. 5.1.
• Counsel as to the right use of our Christian Liberty.
• 13.
• Rom. 14 21.
• 1 Cor. 6.12.
• Against the abu∣sing of grace.
• Rom. 6.1.
• Rom. 3.8.
• Jude 4.
• To the Duties of prayer, self-denyal, bearing the Cross, and perseverance.
• 1 Pet. 4.7. Mat. 16.24. Mat. 10.22.
• Counsel to our growing in Grace.
• 2 Pet. 1.10.
• 5.
• 6.
• 7.
• 10.
• 11.
• The Preface to the Antidotes.
• 1 Joh. 4.1.
• 1 Tim. 4.1.
• 2.
• 3.
• 4.
• 2 Thes. 2.3.
• 2.
• 8.
• 9.
• 10.
• 11.
• 12.
• 1 Joh 4.3.
• 2 Thes. 2.3.
• 4.
• Antidotes given by the Lord Jesus against several He∣resies and Errors.
• Luk. 22.25.
• 26.
• Mat. 23.8.
• 1. Against the Popes Supremacy.
• 9.
• 1 Pet. 5.3.
• Mat. 23.10.
• 11.12.
• 2. Against the Popes Infallibility.
• Luk. 18.19. Eccles. 5.7.
• 20.
• 1 John 1.10.
• Jam 3.1.
• 2.
• Act. 15.39.
• Act. 13 9.
• Rev. 22.8.
• 9. 1 Cor. 13.9.
• Mat. 10.2.
• Joh. 1.42.
• Gal. 2▪9.14. Mat. 14.30.
• 3. Against the ••••pes Power to for∣••••ve Sins.
• Mark 2.7. 2 Thes. 2.3.
• Exod. 34.6.
• Mark 2.1••▪
• Col. 1.13.
• 4. Again•••• the ••••opes Power, 〈…〉〈…〉 from 〈…〉〈…〉 ••owes, and 〈◊〉〈◊〉.
• Mat. 5.33.
• 〈1 paragraph〉〈1 paragraph〉
• 2 Tim 3.1.
• Rev. 11.7.
• 2 Tim. 3.3. Ezek 17 16.
• Mat. 5.19.
• 5. Against the Popes power, to add to the Scriptures; or to bind Consci∣ence by his Canons, and Decretals.
• Pro. 30.5.
• Psal. 19.7.
• 2 Tim. 3.17.
• Pro. 30.6.
• Rev. 16.13.
• Rev. 13.11.
• 2 Cor. 1.24.
• Gal. 1 8.
• Deut. 12.32.
• Rev. 21.18.
• 19.
• Mark 7.7.
• Mat. 15.8.
• Mark 7.9.
• Col. 2.16.
• 21.
• 23.
• Rom. 14.17.
• Eph. 2.20.
• 6. Against the ••••••es power, to ••••nnonize Saints, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 to Excommuni∣••••••e any from be∣••ng Saints.
• Joh. 6.44.
• 37.
• Joh. 10.29.
• Zac. 11.17.••
• 15.
• 16.
• 17.
• Luk. 10.20.
• Mat. 10.28.
• 2 Tim. 2.19.
• Rev. 2•• 17.
• Joh. 3.9.
• 10.
• 2 Tim. 3.9.
• 7. Against the Popes Power to ex∣ercise the Civill Sword against those that will not re∣••eive his Doctrine.
• 1 Tim. 3.2.
• 3.
• Mat. 26.51.
• 52.
• Rev. 13.10.
• Rev. 16.5.6.
• Mat. 24.48.
• 49,
• 50.
• 51.
• Antidotes given by the Lord Jesus against several He∣resies and Errors of the Apostate ••••••∣••••ane Church.
• Rom. 6.10.
• Heb. 9.12.
• Heb. 7.27.
• Ezek 24.6.
• Zep. 3.1••
• Rev. 17.5.
• 1. Against the Idolatry of the Mass.
• Hab. 2.19.
• Luk. 22.19.
• Mat. 26.28.
• Joh. 6.55.
• 62.
• 63.
• Heb. 10.11.
• 12.
• 1 Joh. 2·2.
• 2. Against the false Doctrine of Purgatory.
• Heb. 1.3.
• Heb. 10.12.14. Heb. 10.16.17,
• 18.
• Heb. 11.5.
• 2 King. 2.11. Luk. 16.22.
• Luk. 23.43.
• Rev. 14.13.
• Psal. 9.17.
• 3. Against the Praying to, and worship of the Saints.
• Psal. 65.1.
• 2.
• Psal. 62.5.
• 1 Sam. 12.24.
• Mat. 4.10.
• Rev. 17.16.
• 4.
• Eccl. 9.5.
• 6.
• Isa. 63.16.
• 2. Of Angels.
• Eph. 3 12.
• Col. 2.18.
• Rev. 19.10.
• Judg. 13.16.
• Joh. 14.6.
• 1 Tim. 2.5.
• 4. Against the worshipping of Pi∣ctures and Images.
• Mar. 10.19.
• Exo. 20.4.
• 5.
• 6.
• Rev. 13.1.
• Rev. 14.9.
• Mat. 7.9.
• Joh. 3 19.
• Isa. 40.18.
• Isa. 42.8.
• 17.
• Act. 17.25.
• Isa. 46.6.
• Exod. 32▪ 4, 5, 6. Judg. 17.3. 4, 12, 13. 2 King. 12. 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33. Rom. 1.21, 22, 23.
• Psal. 97.7.
• 5. Against the false Doctrine of freedome from Ori∣ginal Sin.
• Job 15.14.
• Job 14.4.
• Psal. 51.5.
• Gen. 6.5.
• Eph. 2.3. Eph. 2.1.
• Pro. 20.9.
• Eccl. 7.20.
• Job 2.3.
• Job 42.6.
• Psal. 143.2.
• Dan: 9.8.
• Act. 9.15.
• Rom. 17.24.
• Rom. 7.18.
• 1 Joh. 1.8.
• Luk. 17.10.
• Dan. 7.8.
• 21.
• 1 Cor. 1.31.
• 6. Against the false Doctrine con∣cerning free-will.
• Rom. 9.16.
• Rom. 7.18.
• Eph. 2.8.
• Rom. 6.23. Joh. ••.25
• Col. 2.15.
• 7. Against the false Doctrine of Justification by Works.
• Isa 64.6.
• Isa. 44.24.
• 25.
• Rom. 3.20.
• 21.
• 22.
• 23.
• 2 Cor. 5.21.
• Rom. 10.4.
• 1 Cor. 1.30.
• The Preface of the Lord Jesus to his Antidotes, a∣gainst several other Heresies and Errors of the last times.
• 2 Tim 3.1.
• 2.
• 3.
• 4.
• 5.
• 6.
• 7.
• 8.
• 9.
• Antidotes, first against Atheisme.
• Psal. 14.1.
• Rom. 1.18.
• 19.
• 20.
• 2. Against the Heresie of 〈◊〉〈◊〉.
• Joh. 17.25.
• Joh. 14.6.
• Joh. 1.18.
• Joh: 14.9.
• Joh. 10.30.
• 38.
• Joh. 1.1.
• 3.
• 4.
• Joh. 1.14.
• Col. 1.15.
• 16.
• 17.
• 3. Against the Heresie of denying the Holy Ghost to be God.
• 1 Joh. 5.7.
• Mat. 28.18.
• 19.
• Gen. 1.2.
• Psal. 33.6.
• Joh. 15.26.
• Joh. 16.13.
• 14.
• Act. 5.3.
• 4.
• Mat. 12.31.
• 2 Cor. 13.14.
• Joh. 16.17.
• Joh 7.20.
• Rom. 15.16.
• 4. Against the Heresie of Commu∣nity of Women.
• 1 Thes. 4.3.
• 4.
• 5.
• 1 Cor. 7.2.
• Mat. 19.4.
• 5. Against Poli∣gamy.
• Mal. 2.14.
• 15.
• 2 Mal. 16.
• Mat. 9.9.
• Eph. 5.23.
• ••3.
• 6. Against the forsaking and ca∣sting off Gospel-Ordinances.
• 1 Thes. 5.19.
• Luk. 10.16.
• Joh. 8.17.
• Joh. 10.3.
• 1 Joh. 4.6.
• 1 Cor. 11.24.
• 25.
• 26.
• 1 Thes. 5.17. Psal. 14.4.
• 7. Against those who lay aside, and make useless the Moral Law.
• Mat. 5.17.
• 18.
• 19.
• 8. Against those who cast off, and despise Civil Go∣vernment.
• Mat. 22.21.
• Rom. 13.1.
• 2.
• 3.
• 4.
• 5.
• 6.
• 7.
• 9. Against those who prefer a Light within them before, besides, and against the Scriptures.
• 1 Joh. 5.19.
• Joh. 3.19.
• Rom. 3.9.
• 10.11.
• Luk· 11.35
• Mat. 6.23▪
• 10. Against En∣thusiasmes.
• 1 Joh. 4.1.
• Mat. 24.23.
• 24.
• 25.
• 2 Cor▪ 11.13.
• 14.
• 15.
• Isa. 8 20.
• 11. Against An∣ti-Scripturists.
• 2 Pet. 1.19.
• 2 Tim. 3.16.
• 2 Pet. 1.20.
• 21.
• 12. Against those who deny Infants Baptisme, and the Lords Day to be a Christian Sabbath.
• Mat. 10.13.
• 14.
• 15.
• 16.
• Act. 2.3••.
• 1 Cor. 7.14.
• Act. 16.15.1.33.
• 1 Cor. 1.16.
• Act. 1.3. Luk. 24.15. Joh. 20.19.26. Act. 2.1. 1 Cor. 16.2. Act. 20.7. Rev. 1.10.
• 13. Against those who deny propriety of Goods and E∣states.
• Num. 26.52.
• 53.
• 54.
• Exod. 10.15.17.
• Mat. 5.43.
• Mat. 26.11.
• 1 Tim. 6.17.
• 18.
• Act. 4.34.
• 35.
• Act. 5.3.
• 4.
• 1 Cor. 10.14.
• 2 Thes. 3.11.
• 12.
• Eph. 4.28.
• 14. Against Re∣••••tization.
• Rev. 18.4.
• Heb. 10.29.
• Joh. 3.4.
• Luk. 7.30.
• Heb. 3.12.
• Mat. 28.19.
• Gal. 3 2.
• 3.
• Gal. 5.19, 20, 21, 22.
• Gal. 5.15.
• 1 Joh. ••.1••.
• 2 Tim. 3.13.
• 15. Against Schism, and uncharitable Separation from the Church.
• Heb. 10.24.
• 25.
• Eph. 4.3.
• 4.
• 5.
• 6.
• 1 Cor. 12.27.
• 25▪
• 1 Cor. 11.18.
• 19.
• Jude 17.
• 18.
• 19.
• 1 Cor. 1.10.
• 1 Cor. 3.4
• 1 Cor. 1.12.
• 13.
• 1 Cor. 3.5.
• 6.
• 11.
• Rom. 16.17.
• 18.
• Phil. 4.8.
• The Conclusion of the Speech of the Lord Jesus.
• 9.
• Joh. 16.27.
• Phil. 4 8.
• The Prayer of the Lord Jesus for ••ll his Elect.
• Joh. 17.11. Joh. 11.42. Joh. 17.3.
• Joh. 17.11.
• 21.
• 22.
• 23.
• 24.
• 8.
• 9.
• 10.
• 15.13.17.
• The Fathers con∣cluding Exhorta∣tion and Prayer for his Wife and Children.
• 2 Cor. 13.11.
• Mal. 2.14.
• Eph. 5.1.
• Eph. 3.14.
• 15,
• 16.
• 17.
• 18.
• 19.
• Heb 13.20.
• 21.
• Eph. 3.20.
• 21.