A pleasant walk to heaven, through the new and living way, which the Lord Jesus consecrated for us, and his sacred Word reveals unto us. Published by Claudius Gilbert, B.D. minister of the Gospel at Limrick.

3. It may prompt us to a serious Examination in our Capacity Religious and Civil.

1. IN our Religious Capacity, Do we act as becomes true Christians, both in doing and receiving spiritual Good, in preventing and removing spiritual evil? Is it our desire to be found still in a readiness for Christian help∣fulness? Do we delight in all officious reciprocations of faithfull reproofs and exhortations, supports and helps for mutual quickning? Is it our design and resolution, to take nothing ill, but all in good part at the hand of others, pur∣posing to be as friendly to them in all due ways of Christian freedom and assistance? Do we actually endeavour to ma∣nifest it in the most effectual means, that may best conduce to the mutual quickning of each other in all the ways of Christ, that we may jointly walk worthy of our Calling? Do we to that end, prize and improve every Ordinance of

his publique and private, with diligent care, and spiritual observance? Do we so seek his face, and attend his word, study our duty, and consider others case, that we may still be enabled and directed, excited and supported in this Spi∣ritual Exercise for his Glory, and his peoples good, through the supplies of his Holy Spirit? Do we move herein by a ge∣nerous Spirit, as Constantine and Theodotius, the senior and junior, Marcian and Pulcheria, those Imperial Lights of Christianity; King Lucius the Brittain, and famous Alfred, the Saxons Glory; whose Courts and Palaces were ac∣counted Christs Oratary and Academy, whose heads and hearts, whose tongues and hands were continually employed with chearfulness in this noble work of religious helpfulness? Do we cordially labour to contribute our time and skill, our Strength and Interest, our Credit and Wealth, our Power and Authority to the utmost, for the promoting of this signal duty in all christian reciprocations of advice and help through the Lords Assistance? Is it our grief and trouble, that we have done, and yet do so little towards it? Is it our joy to see others faithfull and diligent about it? Are we moved with indignation against all sinfull Obstructions, that hinder the same? Are we content to break through all obstacles and difficulties, that might retard us from it? Are the Lords Encouragements from Heaven, efficaciously prevailing with us; above and against all Discouragements from Earth and Hell, still re-enforced against this work of Christ?

2. In our civil Capacity do we demonstrate the like stu∣dious industry for Christian helpfulness, in each relation do∣mestical and political, either as Superiors, or as Inferiors, ei∣ther as Governors, or as governed? Do Magistrates and peo∣ple, Officers and souldiers, Parents and children, Husbands and wives, Masters and servants, friends and Neighbours in Ci∣ty and Countrey observe the Lords Will, about this grand Af∣fair, of so much import to his Glory, and the publique weal, in the furtherance of each others good: Is it our desire and delight, purpose and Labour, to be found watchfully diligent, and self-denyngly active about it? Do we gladly redeem all opportunities, of improving our Talents, and laying out

our best abilities through Gods help, to the best advantage, of serving one another in Love, as becomes all the subjects of Christs Kingdom? are we cordially willing to be told of our faults, and mind others of theirs, with meekness and Zeal, prudence and patience, tenderness and faithfulness? Do we judge our selves for our sinfull Jealousies, and causeless pre∣judices, our indiscreet carriages, and unchristian deportments towards those above us, about us, under us? Do we encourage others to deal freely with us, and bear with their weakness: mistakes and miscarriages, making still the best construction of their speech and actions? Are we candid in our address to others, and ingenuous in our acceptance of their endeavours, though mean and homely to our apprehensions? Are we still labouring to get and improve such a noble genius, as the Roman Senator expressed, who would freely forgive all to others, but nothing to himself, being most severe to our own selves, but most tender to others? Are we of Titus Princely disposition, to account that day lost, wherein we have not been doing some good to others? Do our actions express effectu∣ally, what the famous Painter said verbally, nullus dies sine lineâ, no day passing without some real effects of our Chri∣stian helpfulness? Do we studiously labour in every occasi∣on, in every company, to do and receive no hurt, when we can∣not do and receive good, as we would desire? Do we there∣fore carefully avoid all the degrees and appearances of evil, exercising our selves with choice diligence,* 1.1 to keep a consci∣ence still void of offence, towards God and Man? Do we thus help others, upon Christs account, with a general Love of pitty to sinners, and a special Love of delight towards Saints, using all due means, for reciprocal Aides, in our Christian Walk, becoming the sutable decency and honourable pre-emi∣nence of our heavenly Calling.

4. This Truth yields also choice consolation to zealous Christians officiously employed about this great business of mutual quickning each other, in the Lords Wayes. Honour and pleasure, comliness and profit do still attend it, however carnal minds may mis-judge thereof: Its good to be found thus acting for Christ, and like Christ, from Christ and through

Christ, in christian benevolence and beneficence. Though some harshness and difficulties may be met withall from the hands of men to discourage you, as in all other eminent Du∣ties; yet comfort and help will never be wanting from the Lords gracious hand. Christs famous Axiome is strongly in∣forced by the Apostle to chear up all Christians about this great work.* 1.2 'Tis more blessed a thing, said the King of Saints to give then to receive. The next royalty is to re∣ceive in Love, what is given in Love for councill or assistance. The surest way to receive most from God, is to give most to men on his score. Such a laying out is the best laying up.* 1.3 That precious seed is cast into Christs lap, which is be∣stowed upon men for his sake His bosom never yet proved a barren soil,* 1.4 but will surely return a plentifull Crop. He that gives to the poor,* 1.5 whether in Spirituals or in Temporals, lends unto the Lord;* 1.6 Who will repay it with the best advan∣tage. Faithfull advice bestowed an obedient ear,* 1.7 will be found a Jewel beyond Gold and Pearls. He is wise and hap¦py that hearkens to reproof in the Judgement of the wisest of men,* 1.8 and will find such Physick singularly healthfull,* 1.9 though for a time it may smart and gripe, whilst it is working out of his ill humours.* 1.10 A rebuke enters more into a wise man, then a hundred blows do into a fool. Such will find the rare benefit of having their sores duly clensed and dres∣sed, when others •…•…all smart in shame and sorrow for their wilfull neglects.* 1.11 The weeding of their ground will che∣rish the goods plants,* 1.12 and increase their fruit, when others shall be found overgrown with Brambles and Nettles through their selfish,* 1.13 contemptuous laziness.* 1.14 They shall be secured from the enemies wiles, who have been obser∣vant of all warnings given; when others carelesness shall expose them to the Stratagems and cruel insultings of the Lords malicious adversaries. Zealous Christians shall reap the comfort of their officiousness in their friendly Reciprocations of quickning helpfulness.* 1.15 Though their seed time may appear gloomy and stormy, yet shall their harvest be serene and joy∣full.

5. A solemn Exhortation should be hence pressed upon all Christians to attend this work, and buckle to it with faithfull diligence and prudent zeal, with carefull observance and tender cautiousness, with sensible affection and sober discretion in every relation, condition and occasion. Do we need inducements to quicken us thereto? Have not all the considerations hitherto hinted at, sufficient force to perswade us with cogent Arguments to such a duty so eminent and so expedient? Let all Christs friends be then efficaciously urged thereto, personally and domestically, politically and ecclesiasti∣cally.

1. Personally, going before others in an Exemplary way of gracious behaviour. Lets therefore begin at our own hearts, and sweep before our own door, that we may the better give and receive help, Be we sensible of our own mis∣takes and miscarriages, humbled for them, weary of them, watchful against them, through faith in Christs name. Be∣ware especially of our darling Lusts, our greatest enemies, that are to be daily crucified. Having so many precious Pro∣mises made to us in him.* 1.16 Let us cleanse our selves of all filthy∣ness in flesh and Spirit, to perfect holiness in the fear of God. Let the Grace of God teach us effectually to deny ungodli∣ness and all worldly Lusts,* 1.17 and to live soberly, justly, holily in this present evil world. Be we often judging of our selves, and willing to know the worst of our selves 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Beware we of self-Love and self-pleasing, self-seeking, and self-conceitedness. Our hearts being so misteriously deceitfull and so desperate∣ly wicked:* 1.18 above all things are never to be trusted. Lets not rest on any creature,* 1.19 or in any degree of Grace received, but still depend on Christ,* 1.20 and derive from him in our progress to∣wards further perfection;* 1.21 all needfull help, even Grace for Grace through his holy Spirit.* 1.22 Let's be mean and low in our own eyes, throughly convinced of our unworthiness and in∣sufficiency, that we may be glad of any help from others in our Christian Walk.

2. Domestically, in each of our Oeconomical Relations whether conjugal between man and wife, or Parental, between parents and children, or despotical, between masters and ser∣vants,

Mistresses and Maids. Let every one study their Duty and mind their own work with alacrity and sincerity as before God, and on his account; that we may be ready to enter∣tain kindly,* 1.23 and gratefully to reciprocate all quickning help. We should Labour to please one another for their good,* 1.24 though still with due regard of our own station, that prio∣rity and superiority,* 1.25 may be orderly managed and maintain∣ed according to Gods Word.* 1.26 David gives us an eminent Instance in the Psalm 101.* 1.27 throughout, by his own purpose and practise, as Abraham, Job also, Joshua and the rest of the Lords Worthies.* 1.28 Pauls Epistles, and other Scriptures direct all sorts in their respective families,* 1.29 to their several du∣ties, becoming each of their Relations therein.* 1.30

3. Politically, in the civil state, there are publique relations also between Superiors, Inferiors and equals, wherein Christians are to be pressed to a diligent use of the most effectual means, tending to their mutual quickning. Magi∣strates supream and subordinate, with all Officers, civil and military, of a greater and lesser magnitude, have a special In∣terest and Influence therein. There are many ways of help wherein all sorts of Inferiors are concernd,* 1.31 and may be of of singular helpfulness. Neighbours and Equals should not neglect any opportunity of doing and receiving good,* 1.32 pre∣venting and removing Evil by due Reciprocations. The Spirit of Christ in his Holy Word,* 1.33 explains at large the peculiar Ties, obliging each of them, charging every one thereto with varieties of Instructions and Encouragements to that purpose.

4. Ecclesiastically, in the Church of Christ: there are like∣wise divers relations, engaging the Children and Servants of God by the nearest and the dearest bonds to this Grand work and spiritual Exercise of Christian assistance for reci∣procal good in the family and Kingdom of Christ. Scripture takes notice of two special ranks of Christians therein, some called to rule as publique Officers, others under rule, as private Members.

1. RUlers in the Church are publique Officers, duly qualified and orderly called in a regular way of probation and approbation to the charge of Gods house, What their office is, and persons should be, Divine Records testifie at large.* 1.34 They are termed his Stewards and He∣raulds, his Messengers and Ambassadors.* 1.35 Shepheards and Guids, Angels and Stars, Nurses and Trustees, to declare at once their Duty and Dignity.* 1.36 Some were extraordina∣ry needed at first planting of the Gospel,* 1.37 qualified with an∣swerable Gifts,* 1.38 and attended with the like success.* 1.39 Such were the Apostles,* 1.40 Prophets and Evangelists, whose work being done, their office expired, together with their gifts. The ordinary Rulers continue as Christs Residents to the worlds end, the need and use of their office continuing still, whilst such do act, becomming their function, they prove shining nnd burning Lights indeed, helpfull to each other for the good of the flock. They are often minded of their work,* 1.41 requiring special diligence and care, that looking to themselves and to their Doctrine, they may save themselves, and those that hear them instrumentally in subserviency to the Lords Spirit. The Lord binds them to their good behaviour, as such who are singularly trusted upon account with the richest Treasures,* 1.42 both of Heaven and Earth. If any of them degenerate as unsavery Salt, they become most vile, fit but for the Dung-hil. Opti∣mi corruptio is still pessima. If they be not good, they are very bad. Their Burthens and Snares, Oppositions and Difficulties are so numerous, that they do need mutual helpfulness in a special manner. Their due correspondency and orderly associations; their frequent meetings and bro∣therly compliance, are much to be desired, promoted and improved: being usefull helps through Gods blessing to the better discharge of their Duty. Their Circumstantial differences in opinion or practise, should not hinder them from this great Duty, but rather quicken them thereunto, that they may be found to keep the Unity of the Spirit in the* 1.43

bond of Peace. Their Ministerial work and pastoral care cannot but oblige them in a signal manner, to be still stirring up of themselves and others, for the reviving nnd improve∣ment of all the Gifts and Graces bestowed on them,* 1.44 that they may be most exemplary to others in all the ways of Christ.

Secondly, Private Christians being Christs subjects, the sheep of his pasture, the members of his Body and Family, his trained Souldiers, and Disciples in his school have as much need of this mutual helpfulness. 1. More generally towards all fellow-members. 2. More particularly towards their spi∣ritual Rulers.

1. More generally, Christians are strongly obliged to use all effectual means, for their reciprocal exciting of one ano∣ther, that they may walk worthy of their Vocation, in every Ordinance and Providence of Christ, as becomes their spiri∣tual Relations. Multiplicious Helps doth the Word of God provide to that end: to the right use whereof they are still vehemently pressed, especially those that do follow, which we shall but hint, being so copiously amplified in sacred Writ; and commented on by so many choyce Pens.

1. Cordial Affection, and indearing Love, uniting them to each other in Christ, through the singular Operations of his Holy Spirit.* 1.45 This is the Garment they are to put on, as be∣ing the bond of perfectness,* 1.46 wherein they are to resemble him most,* 1.47 in loving one another, as himself loved them. This was Christs Legacy commended to them, so persuasively, by the Lord himself,* 1.48 as the choyce fruit of his gracious Spirit, and the only debt,* 1.49 to owe still to each other.* 1.50 to owe still to each other. Its his great Command,* 1.51 renewed by him so wonderfully, in every expres∣sion and carriage. The Alpha and Omega of Law and Gos∣pel; the choyce abstract of his Covenant in mercy and Du∣ty. He would have Christians to love the Brotherhood,* 1.52 to love as Brethren,* 1.53 not excepting the meanest member of his. They that have purified themselves in obeying the Truth,* 1.54 through the Spirit, to the unfeigned love of the Brethren, are vigorously charged, thus to love one another with a pure heart, fervently. This is the great wheel that must move all

the rest. Its a Divine Grace, of a special Nature, the Rare Cement whereby the Spirit knits their Hearts in One, though their minds may differ, and their persons may be at distance. This is the fire,* 1.55 that must still consume all rising corruptions, and enflame all the powers and parts of the whole man,* 1.56 with the zeal of Gods House,* 1.57 and of all its Branches and concern∣ments. As far as any bears true love to God, so far, and no further doth he love his people, that bear his Image, notwith∣standing all their infirmities. God is Love, and he that abides in Love,* 1.58 abides in God. By this Token were all Primitive Chri∣stians discerned from all others, as by their Badge of Honour. This is the Oyl of the Sanctuary that must anoint them with heavenly Joy, and supple all their wheels; that every motion may be plyable and smooth, for their mutual help; the want of this is the shame of Christ and Christianity, the scandal of men, the joy of Hell, the sadning of Heaven, the bane of our comforts, the blast of all labours, the very pest and ruin of all things. Oh! that Christians were more sensible of it and quickned thereto.

2. Tender compassion towards each other, in all troubles and wants,* 1.59 proportionable still, to each of their various con∣ditions. Such a Sympathy and fellow-feeling Christ him∣self commends unto them by his own example,* 1.60 that they may may be cloathed with Bowels, after his Pattern, and measure them out, towards one another, as himself also did. Living Members must needs be sensible of each others smart; if one suffers, all must needs suffer, in the Body of Christ mystical, as well as in his natural Body. Christians are bid and bound to rejoyce still with them that rejoyce, and weep with those that weep;* 1.61 Christ himself was still afflicted in all his peoples suf∣ferings, They are dead spiritually,* 1.62 who remain still sensless of others case,* 1.63 having their bowels shrivel'd up, by their base sel∣fishness. A new heart is a tender heart, such as Josias had; a melting heart,* 1.64 after Gods own heart, such as David mani∣fested to God and his people;* 1.65 who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended,* 1.66 and I burn not? said the great Apostle, so well taught of Christ.* 1.67 To be like Judas, destitute of Bowels, is as woful as it is sinful. Remember them saith the Apostle that

are in bonds, as bound with them,* 1.68 and them that suffer adversi∣ty, as being your selves also in the body.* 1.69 Christians should bear one anothers burthens, and so fulfill the Law of Christ. Ne∣hemiah shewed his nobleness of spirit, by his tender sympathy with Gods people, under trouble, whilst himself fared sump∣tuously in the Persian Court.* 1.70 The prosperity of Gods house should be esteem'd and desired above our own.* 1.71 Christ com∣mends and rewards gloriously such a Disposition and car∣riage.* 1.72 Paul highly celebrates their Name who had been thus affected towards him.* 1.73

3. Earnest supplication for the good of the whole Church, and of every member of it, is as useful as its needful, sutable to their various necessities.* 1.74 Christ would have us pray for our enemies,* 1.75 and Oppressors, much more for all Saints, and one for another,* 1.76 on special occasions, with all possible encou∣ragements, to quicken thereto.* 1.77 He excepts none from our prayers,* 1.78 but such as evidently sin unto death, bidding us pray for all sorts of men,* 1.79 particularly for Rulers,* 1.80 though no friends to us.* 1.81 All Relations, and spiritual ones peculiarly, challenge this help from us,* 1.82 in a singular manner. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem,* 1.83 they shall prosper that love thee. Gods Remem∣brancers are eminently required to be continual Intercessours for Zion,* 1.84 till she be made the praise of the earth;* 1.85 Promises of assistance and acceptance are innumerably given to us from Heaven,* 1.86 to direct,* 1.87 excite,* 1.88 and help us efficaciously to this choyce exercise.* 1.89 'Tis the great Engine that moves Hea∣ven and Earth,* 1.90 wherein the meanest may act wonderfully, and help the greatest.* 1.91 Its a conquering weapon, beyond com∣pare, of Gods own furbushing,* 1.92 guiding, and prospering. He yields to it himself in his condescension, and makes it Vi∣ctorious over hell and Devils, as over earth and men, by im∣provement of his Divine strength, through the spirit of Grace and supplications, which he pours upon all his children. This is the sure Post, that carries Intelligence in a moment from all parts,* 1.93 and makes all Gods people, though at greatest distance, helpful to each other,* 1.94 by the surest sign of communication. The thundering Legion of the Christians, so famous for pray∣er in the Emperour Aurelius his Army, wrastled with Heaven,

as Jacob had done, in a conquering way, and procured re∣freshment to their friends, and ruin to their foes; which mo∣ved their Prince to shew much favour to all Christians, over his Empire,* 1.95 which before had been much persecuted. The poor∣est soul may Jacob-like become a Prince with God, an Israelite indeed, by such a violence offered to the Kingdom and power of Heaven, which the violent do carry and take by a zealous force,* 1.96 in the strength of Christ, especially from the dayes of John the Baptist.* 1.97 They shall praise the Lord that seek him, and whatever they ask in Christs name.* 1.98 according to his will, is certainly granted.* 1.99 This was Pauls delight and constant ex∣ercise, which he heartily recommends to every Christian, as their choyce Antidote against all evil,* 1.100 and singular procurer of all good,* 1.101 spiritual and temporal,* 1.102 publike and private. This is the Key that opens prison-doors,* 1.103 unlocks mens hearts, ma∣sters their hands,* 1.104 over-rules the clouds, and fetches contribu∣tion from every creature to the relieving of all Gods chil∣dren. A praying Christian is still doing and receiving much good. God honours this Ordinance most, because it honours him most, in all his Attributes. The groans and sighs, the tears and cries of his poor weaklings are forcible Arguments, and efficacious Tools, which he cannot gainsay, and will not resist. They pierce through his heart, and draw out his bow∣els, by a Magnetick Vertue, which Christs Spirit, through his blood and Grace imparts to them, by a Divine Touch. All Christians should therefore improve the same, to the uttermost for others,* 1.105 as for themselves. Apostacy begins stil with slight esteem and neglect of prayer, publike and private. A Chri∣stian so disarmed, is nakedly exposed to the malice of his ra∣ging enemies, to be captivated into errour and sin at Satans pleasure. All the great wonders of the latter dayes, are to be carried on by prayer. The spirit of the living creatures, that moves in all the wheels of Providence, turns this grand wheel of fervent prayer,* 1.106 to make all the rest work,* 1.107 energeti∣cally and effectually. Christians should speak to God often for each other.

4. Seasonable Exhortation, for mutual Instruction and quickning to the further knowledge and practice of Gods will.

This is a choyce help often pressed unto, which the best do need.* 1.108 Let's, saith the Apostle, consider one another, to pro∣voke one another to love and good works, not forsaking the as∣sembling of our selves together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the day approaching. Upon all occasions of Christian conference, either more private,* 1.109 or more solemn, our speech should be stil seasoned with the salt of Grace, that we may know how to answer and edifie every man.* 1.110 No corrupt communication should proceed out of our mouth, but that which is good, to the use of edifying, that it may administer grace to the hear∣ers. No filthiness nor foolish talking,* 1.111 nor jesting, which are not convenient, but rather giving of thanks should proceed from us.* 1.112 Exhort one another daily, whilst it is called to day, least any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin, and ed••fie one another,* 1.113 as ye also do, building up your selves in your most holy faith,* 1.114 for the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man,* 1.115 to profit withall.* 1.116 Thus Paul, in all his visits made it his work to strengthen the Disciples,* 1.117 teaching all how to improve their abilities and opportunities,* 1.118 with care and pru∣dence, faithfulness and diligence, modesty and humility. Thus he directs the due ordering of solemn conferences, among the Corinthians and others. The sense of our former neglect and loss of much precious time, should deeply humble us, and strongly quicken us to redouble all possible industry, and soli∣citous labour, to Redeem the remainder of our Life, in such an excellent way of mutual helpfulness. Contribution doth the Lord require from every person, towards the building of his Tabernacle, and repairing of his Temple. The poor mans Rams-skins,* 1.119 and the Widows mite are as acceptable, coming with good will,* 1.120 as the rich mans silks,* 1.121 gold and Jewels. Thus Aquila and Priscilla helped Apollos,* 1.122 taking him unto them, and expounding to him the way of God more perfectly. Is not this much better then worldly talks, and telling of stories, or carry∣ing of tales, in daily visits?

5. Faithful admonition, for conviction of, and help against what evil appears in another.* 1.123 This is expresly enjoyned by the Lord; thou shalt not hate thy brother in thy heart, thou shalt

in any wise rebuke thy neighbour,* 1.124 and not suffer sin upon him. Yet then account him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. We should to that end make straight paths for our feet, least that which is lame be turned out of the way,* 1.125 but rather let it be healed. Looking diligently, least any man fail of the Grace of God, lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled. Lest there be any spiritual, or corpo∣ral fornicator, or profane person among you, like Esau who for one morsel of bread,* 1.126 sold his birth-right. Take heed, therefore, brethren, least there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God, but exhort one another, &c. Christ himself gives us a sure Rule to be carefully observed, if thy brother shall trespass against thee,* 1.127 go and tell him his fault between thee and him, if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he will not hear, 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 will not hear them, tell it to the Church. The Primitive Christians were eminent for this. I my self, saith Paul,* 1.128 am perswaded of you my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. Brethren, saith James, if any of you do err from the faith, and one convert him, let him know, that he which converts a sinner from the error of his way,* 1.129 shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins. This choyse help should be as willingly received,* 1.130 as given. He that being often reproved, stiffens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without Remedy. This Fraternal act of true Love, (di∣stinct from the Rulers Authoritative acts, whether Doctrinal, or Disciplinary,) requires much caution and wariness, tender∣ness and wisdom, meekness and fidelity, with mutual watch∣fulness. Christians should not curiously pry into anothers failings, nor maliciously search into doubtful unknown mat∣ters, to trouble or disgrace him.* 1.131 True Love thinks no evil, but covers a multitude of faults. We should be moved with sin∣cere respects to Gods honour, to our neighbours good, that his faults may be dressed and healed, confessed and amended, by the right use of this Divine Medicine, orderly applyed, Christians therefore should look well first to themselves, to

pluck every beam out of their own eye;* 1.132 and proceed by the sure Rule of Gods own word herein, not upon their own con∣ceptions, attending all circumstances of time, person, place, and manner so prudently, that good and no evil may be done thereby. In personal injuries that concern our selves, much of pardoning ingenuity is still expedient, that we may still ma∣nifest this Duty, to proceed from our obedience to Christ, and zeal for his Name, as from tenderness to our Neighbours com∣fort and credit. Much sugar is needful to sweeten this Pil, which of it self is very harsh and bitter unto flesh and blood. Its an Ordinance of chief worth and use, eminently appoint∣ed and blessed from the God of Heaven, to the healing of all distempers infesting his people. This spiritual bone-setting and Chirurgical dressing is no bunglers work, but challenges all due skil and care from Christians hearts, as from their eyes and hands.

6. Chearfull Condonation in freely pardoning all injuries done us by others mistakes.* 1.133 Christ expresly requires, though it be to seventy times seven, from day to day. Rancor and Revenge he abominates, though the sweetest morsel to a carnal heart.* 1.134 When you stand praying saith Christ, for∣give if you have ought against any, that your Father which is also in heaven may forgive you your trespasses: and if you, do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive you your Trespasses. Be ye kind one to another saith Paul,* 1.135 tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christs sake hath forgiven you. Put on therefore as the Elect of God,* 1.136 holy and beloved, bowels of Mercie, Kindness, Humbleness of mind, Meekness, long-suffering, forbearing and forgiving one another: if any man have a quarrel against any, even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye: and above all these these things, Put on Charity which is the bond of Per∣fection. We should be alwaies ready to accept of recon∣ciling terms, and pitty others, that do offer us wrong; ra∣ther then to cherish spleen and malice in any degree; such Candor of Spirit becomes Christians, who still find cause to bewail their own failings, and wrongs towards others. If we be enforced at any time to challenge our civil rights,

it should be done with such discretion, as that we may avoid Jars and reflections, Passions and Prejudices. If others offences may seem to carry much of aggravation therewith, we shall shew the more generosity and true gal∣lantry in forgiving and forgetting all that personally con∣cerns us. Its the Glory of God to cover a matter; and mans Glory to imitate him.* 1.137 He proclaims himself to be the Lord, merciful and gracious, of long suffering and ten∣der commiserations;* 1.138 obounding in Pitty and Truth, re∣serving mercy for Thousands, pardoning iniquity, transgres∣sion and sin. Should it not be our Delight to resemble him therein, as its our honour thus to advance his name? How sad were it with us, if he should deal with us as we deal with others? Do we not still need pardon from men, as well as from God? Shall we not willingly measure out to others,* 1.139 as we would desire to be measured to? The Gal∣lant Roman,* 1.140 and the noble Grecian thought it the best re∣venge to return good for evil, and scorn the baseness of a spitefull spirit? Shall Christians come short of Heathens herein? They have the worst of it that do offend us, as Precious Mr. Dod was wont to say, pitty them, pray for them help them to repent, as God hath helped us by Patience and Love, kindling such a fire on their heads, as may melt their hearts?

7. Ingenuous disposition and carriage of our thoughts, words and actions, with utmost candidness of Interpreta∣tion, about the Intentions, Expressions and Demeanure of others.* 1.141 It becomes Christians to make the best Construction of all others that may possibly be. Charity saith Paul, by choise Experience suffers long, and is kind; it envies not, it is not rash, it is not puffed up, it doth not behave it self unseemly, is not easily provoked, thinks no evil, rejoyces not in Iniquity, but rejoyces in the Truth, covers all things (so the Greek Stegei properly imports,) believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Brethren, Therefore if a man be over-taken with a fault,* 1.142 ye that are spiritual, re∣store such a one with the Spirit of meekntss, considering thy self,* 1.143 lest thou also be tempted, let us not then judge one another,

any more, but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block,* 1.144 or an occasion to fall in our brothers way. We that are strong, ought to bear with the infirmities of the weak, and not to please our selves, but every one to please his neigh∣bour for his good to edification. We should wisely discern between weakness and wickedness, between infirmities and enormities. There will be still many sickly, froward and pettish Children in Christs family, that must be tenderly, not roughly medled with. Grace will teach us so to observe their several tempers and distempers, as to think of them, speak and act towards them in the best way of doing most good, and least hurt. Imprudent and rugged Christians will be sure to do themselves and others wrong, in bringing disgrace to their profession for want of discret moderation. Some Spirits re∣semble the sweet Bazil,* 1.145 (as the Genoan Embassador observed in the Duke of Florences Garden) which if gently touched, will yield a fragrant smell, but if harshly crushed, will smell rank and strong, and give a very offensive Odor. Others seem like Nettles, which if they be not very warily handled, will sting and trouble one with smart and anguish. Study we therefore industriously, that we may neither give nor receive offence,* 1.146 as far as we are able, being wise as Serpents, innocent as Doves, in such a crooked generation.

8. Meet Consolation sutably to the various conditions of other Christians in their spiritual or temporal troubles. Here∣in we should be followers of Christ, who made it his business to speak comfort to the broken-hearts, and mournfull Spirits. He was anointed from Heaven to that end,* 1.147 that he might speak a word in season to the weary soul. He sends his Spirit to be our Comforter, and comforts us in all our tribulations, that we may be able to comfort others also with the same comforts wherewith we our selves were comforted of God.* 1.148 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of Love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and commiserations, fulfill ye my joy saith the great Apostle,* 1.149 that ye may be like minded, heartily giving refreshment to others in their necessities: to speak and act like Christ, in this very thing must needs be desireable in the highest degree. Should not Christians demonstrate themselves

to be true Barnabasse's Children of consolation?* 1.150 Is it not our honour that the Father of Mercies, and the God of all consola∣tion will imploy us instrumentally, that he may create the fruits of our lips, Peace, Peace, true and lasting Peace to the distressed?* 1.151 Much wisdom is required in administring of such a cordial, orderly and seasonably, so as it may do good and no hurt. The matter of it is extracted out of Divine Promises and Providence: the Spirit of Christ must direct us by his Word to the right manner of dispensing it. He purges and prepares the souls of his people, as wise Physicians deal with their bodies: that he may revive and corroborate. He removes the cause of grief that the effect may cease.* 1.152 He clen∣ses away sin to take away sorrow. He convinces of sin, of righ∣teousness and of Judgement, that he may be a sure Com∣forter. He shews unto men the worst of themselves, that they may come to see the best of Christ. He makes them poor in Spirit,* 1.153 to hunger and thirst, mourning after Purity and Meek∣ness, that he may bless them with the Comforts of Peace. Let's learn in his school to follow his Coppy, and mind such a Divine Principle, and Patten of Consola∣tion.

9. Liberal Contribution freely to communicate to the support and supplies of others wants, as God enables us, be∣comes all Christians. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to the houshold of Faith. Charge them we must that are rich in this world,* 1.154 that they be not high minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us all things richly to enjoy, that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate, laying up in store for themselves a good founda∣tion against the time to come. This is so needfull a duty that they who have nothing but their own labor, are bid and bound to spare out of that for those who cannot work. Christ ac∣counts all to be lent to himself, which is given to his poor members He is slighted,* 1.155 when they are slighted. The rich are entrusted with their own and the poors porti••n also, that they may be bountifull, and others gratefull, and that God may be honoured both waies. Christ became poor to enrich us

that we might be able and willing to Relieve the poor. It must be our wisdom not to feed others lusts, whilst we labour to sup∣ply their wants, and to prevent their becoming poor if we can; by all due means regularly appointed by Divine and humane Laws.* 1.156 To do good, and to communicate forget we not, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased, whilst we destribute to the necessities of the Saints, being given to hospitality. Therefore let your gift be ready, as a matter of bounty, not covetousness. He that sows sparingly shall reap sparingly. Let every one give not grudgingly or of necessity, for God loves a chearfull Giver. Paul presses this at large in the eight and ninth chap∣ter to the Corinthians,* 1.157 and appointed the first day of the week as the fit season for it, being the christian Sabbath, well known and observed in all christian Churches, according to Christs Prediction and Institution, ratified still by the Apostolical ce∣lebration thereof.* 1.158 Who so hath this worlds goods saith the be∣loved Apostle, and sees his brother have need, and shuts out his bowels of compassion from him, How dwells the Love of God in him? My little Children, let us not love in word, nor in tongue, but in Deed and in Truth. This was Gods statute Law,* 1.159 if thy brother be waxen poor, or fallen into decay, then thou shalt relieve him. Christ blesses those, and welcomes them his Fathers Kingdom, who have been carefull to visit and refresh him in his little ones under troubles and wants.* 1.160 A nigardly re∣ligion is no good Religion. When God hath opened the heart, the hand will not be shut up. What a shame it is that any Christian should wantonnize in superfluitites, and yet be spar∣ing in the supplying of others Necessities.* 1.161 Christ bids us make friends of the Mammon of iniquity, which may receive us in∣to eternal dwellings. All our abilities should be so improved, as that we may thereby comfortably walk in the way to Heaven through the Grace of Christ.* 1.162 That Faith which is destitute of Good Works, is but a dead faith. True Faith works still by love to God and to man upon Gods account. Good works are owned by the Truth and friends of Christ to be via regni, though not causa regnandi: we cannot be saved without them, nor yet by them. Christians should be ashamed to be out∣stript

by Turks and Pagans, Jews and Papists in justice and Charity.

10. Impartial administration of Ordinances, Censures and Christian helps to all concerned in a regular way, so that the meanest may be condescended to, & not slighted by any parti∣ality in what their case requires. In ecclesiastical as in civil judg∣ment Gods forbids all partial respectings of persons,* 1.163 that bring in neglect of justice & due to any one. This excludes not civil respect due to any person, not confounding the propor∣tion and distance, which Providence hath settled among men in their subordinate relations. In religious matters it is Grace that makes the difference between man and man. They who have the least degree thereof have their common share in Christs family, of portion and priviledge, as all the members in the body natural to the meanest of them have their com∣mon Interest in the whole. God would not have spiritual matters carried on by any selfish byasses, but would have Christians to stoop one to onother, to be of the same mind one towards another,* 1.164 not minding high things, but condescending to men of low estate, and not being wise in their own conceit. Christ himself taught his Disciples so by his own practise, washing their feet, stooping to them, teaching them to submit to the lowest office of Love and help for each others good after his Pattern,* 1.165 seeing the servant is not greater then his Lord. You shall not Lord it one over another saith the Lord himself, but who soever will be great among you, let him be your Minister: and who soe∣ver will be chief among you,* 1.166 let him be your servant. This humble way of mutual condescension and serviceableness is the most honourable conformity to the King of Saints, the fountain of Honour, and the best means of gaining Repute among wise men. When it began to be neglected in the Pri∣mitive Churches,* 1.167 the Apostles were forced to quicken them by cogent arguments to this choice Duty, & to convince them of the contrary evil. My brethren saith James, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ with respect of persons, &c. Grace indeed teaches good manners, and makes every Christian re∣spectfull

to others, according to their rank, giving honor and obedience to whom it is due,* 1.168 according to Gods Word. Yet doth it also teach condescension,* 1.169 that the poorest may not be disregarded, nor defrauded of such meet helps and provisions as the Lord hath ordered for them in his Kingdom and Fa∣mily. All societies require such an orderly care of all their members in Politicals as in Spirituals; and whilst every one is labouring with prudent submission to give respect to others as sweet harmony and mutual compliance arise from thence, and afford the choice fruits of credit and profit, pleasure and pre∣servation.

11. Stedfast continuation in all the wayes of Christ,* 1.170 abiding in him, and keeping close to his people in every Ordinance and Providence, not yielding to the least beginning of Aposta∣cy from God,* 1.171 and his service. Herein Christians should be mutually helpful, in corroborating and strengthening each other, that they may be further rooted and grounded in Christ to walk in him,* 1.172 as they first Received him. Christ gives a warn∣ing to all by the Parable of the stony ground, soon withering away for want of Root. Though such for a time rejoyce in the Word, yet they endure but for a while, and are soon of∣fended. Paul is fain to press the Hebrews very hard about this very point,* 1.173 shewing the danger of Revolt, the excellency of perseverance, their need of mutual helpfulness thereto; as∣suring the Lords assistance, Grace and Reward, and comfort∣ing against all discouragements.* 1.174 Demas is mentioned with a brand of Infamy, that all may beware of making Shipwrack of faith and a good conscience:* 1.175 as also Himenaeus, Alexan∣der, Philetus,* 1.176 and others, in forsaking Christ to embrace this present world. Backsliding from the Lord will be found as woful▪ as it is sinful. We must therefore beware of the least beginnings and appearances thereof: Nemo derepentè fit pes∣simus. Sin gets force by degrees, coming on like a Tide, and growing up like weeds, Rising to strength and violence quick∣ly. Mans heart is very prone to grow dull and Lazy, thence neglect and slight of this and that; thence contempt and pre∣judice; thence Rejection and Opposition,* 1.177 of one Ordinance

after another, til such fall to the very bottom, of total and fi∣nal Apostacy, by such sad steps, if Grace prevent not; Tray∣tors and Runagadoes are alwayes disgraced, even among those that have ensnared them. Shame and confusion is their porti∣on stil, and hath been in all Ages. Selfish men love Treason, as Philip of Macedon said, but abhor the Traytors. Satan payes them home: as Solyman the Turk, rewarded the trea∣cherous Villain, that betrayed Rhode and other places, with shamefnl Torments,* 1.178 and a direful death. Perseverance is the crowning Grace, for our help wherein the Lord hath appoin∣ted all sorts of means▪ and would have Christians,* 1.179 to observe and assist each other with utmost vigilance and diligence, that none may withdraw from their stedfastness. The least breach in a Fence, will gradually let in so much water, as will ruin all. A smal Leak will soon sink a ship, if let alone. A slender Bodkin will quickly wound to death. Princ piis obsta, is a sure Maxime, Look to the first stirrings of every kind of evil. Luke-warmness and indifferency will still lead us on to more mischief, as it proved sadly with the Churches of Sardis, La••∣di••ea, Pergamus,* 1.180 Ephesus, and other parts of Asia, to whom Christ wrote; as also with the Christians of Europe and Afri∣ca, who did so wofully degenerate, that they became a prey to Mahomet in the East, and the Romish Antichrist in the West, having first been wasted by all sorts of Barbarous In∣vasions and Desolations. In the wayes of Christ there is safe∣ty and peace. He will keep us in all the paths of his own Road and Walk. Keep close to him stil, and to each other in him; His All-sufficiency shall be then our Portion and protection against sin and sorrow.

12. Zealous vindication of the Truth of Christ, in mutual preserving of each other against all Errors and Seducers, though never so plausibly disguised. Scripture every where warns us against such deceiving Impostors,* 1.181 who do most mis∣chief in these latter dayes. They are the petty Antichrists, making way for that grand Antichrist, tha Roman Abaddon and Apollyon, in whom they all center, as in a common sink; though their many streams run variously, with their infectious

mud, They went out from us, saith the beloved Apostle, be∣cause they were none of us, and do testifie this to be the last Time,* 1.182 by their active spreading of their cheating stuff. Believe not therefore every spirit, but try the spirits whether they be of God, because many false Prophets are gone out into the world. If there be any that comes to you, & brings not this Doctrine of Christ, (in faith and obedience,) Receive him not into your houses neither bid him God-speed.* 1.183 For he that bids him God-speed is partaker of his evil deeds. I know this, said Paul in his warning farewell to the Ephesian Elders:* 1.184 that after my departing shall grievous Wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves, shall men arise speaking perverse things, to draw away Disciples after them; watch therefore carefully.* 1.185 Christ himself rebukes the Church of Pergamus, for entertaining those, that held the Doctrine of Balaam, and of the Nicolaitans, which things he hates. Repent therefore, saith he, or else I shall come to thee quickly, and will fight against thee with the sword of my mouth. Paul renews such cautions to the Romans very earnestly,* 1.186 and to Ti∣mothy and Titus, shewing the great danger of such Gangreens and cancerous Doctrines,* 1.187 which draw into all evil, perverting many from all good. He would have a strict course taken with all such by all possible means.* 1.188 The Lord Jesus himself redoubles his warnings against such false Christs and false Prophets,* 1.189 shewing their violence and fraudulency, their dili∣gence and deceivableness,* 1.190 to the endangering of many thou∣sands. Christians should therefore be well setled in the Truth, that they may keep one another from unsetlement.* 1.191 Seducers will be known by the fruits of their ••ips, and Life, being foo∣lish and proud, disorderly and self-conceited, ignorant and imprudent,* 1.192 uncalled and unlearned. It concerns every one to beware of Novelty, the poisonous itch of this age. Suspect all praters, that are self-called, and censorious of others, duly called and qualified, Beware of Mountebanks and Empi∣ricks, for your souls, as for your bodies and estates. Take nothing without trial, but try not poison by eating thereof. The Bereans were highly esteemed,* 1.193 for their daily scruting into

Scripture, and proving of Pauls doctrine thereby. Get good Antidotes against the poisonous Infections of this Age.* 1.194 Wan∣dring spirits, like Satan their master, compass Sea and Land to make Proselytes. Many fair pretences and plausible Baits, they will make use of, to inveigle the simple, if you be not watchful and diligent, you will be soon intangled in their snares. Their Pestilential contagion seizes quickly on the fi∣nest spirits. Conceited Christians are most endangered stil. Know we therefore our own ignorance, weakness and insuffi∣ciency, that we may not trust our skil and strength, in dallying or parlying with sin, and error; Eve was soon catched, when she once began to listen to the Tempter, having left her hus∣band, that should have been her guide and her stay, if you be once drawn from Christ and his publike worship, and from attending on his servants, regularly called thereto, you fall immediatly into Satans trap, and will surely sink into his bogs. Itching ears will soon infect your brains and hearts, your hands and feet,* 1.195 if not diligently prevented and cured, Take heed therefore of all vain janglings, needless Disputes, novel Opinions, and whimsical Notions, that are the Serpents spawn: which he scatters up and down, that must carefully be crushed in the shel, before they break out into Cockatrices. Those tares and weeds will grow very fast, if not continually plucked up and cast away.

13. Vigilant Preservation of Unity and Order, watch∣ing against the least inclinations to breach and Disorders, Discension and Discord. A very strict charge is given to Christians for the keping of each other close to their Head Christ,* 1.196 in their Christian Union and communion. Now I be∣seech you Brethren, saith the Apostle, Mark those which cause divisions and offences, contrary to the Doctrine which ye have learned, and avoid them. There are some spirits that love contention, as the Salamandra; to live in the fire, or obout it. What a shame it is, that any Christian should lend his tongue or Head, his heart or hand, to the Devils Designs in dividing Gods people? Blind zeal is often found to be fired from hell, and scatter the coals about the house, venturing the Ruin of

all, in a pettish mood. All should beware of such strange fire, and of putting any fuel thereto, by quarrels and back-bitings, jars and strivings about lesser things, and verbal dif∣ferences. Sel••••sh Interests, fleshly conceits, proud spirits, blow such coals apace. There is much need of self-denial, and hu∣mility, sobriety and moderation, meekness and forbearance, for the quenching of such uunatural and unchristian flames. The blessedness of Peace-makers hath been demonstrated in another Tract lately published, whereto we must refer you for enlargements. Soft Words and strong Arguments will best maintain Truth and Peace still against Error and Discord. Christs souldiers must still be careful to keep their Rank and File, that they be not Routed, ere they be aware; scattering sheep and wandring Lambs are a ready prey, to any Fox or Wolf; stragling souldiers meet with many deadly knocks. The beginning of controversie is like the breaking out of Water.* 1.197 Look to it betime, to avoid the deluge, that else will follow. Heart burnings and Jealousies, distances and prejudices are to be abhor'd, as pests and cankers, of a dreadful and spreading nature. Crabbed tempers and fretful spirits need much wis∣dom and Grace, to prevent tearing and dividing. Discord and Disorder are the bane and plague of all bodies natural and civil, artificial and domestick. The grand Interest of all Societies consists in their due preservation of friendly union and orderly communion. Their Beauty and strength, com∣fort and use stand and fall therewith. Diligent means should therefore be improved, for effectual promoting thereof, and due preventing of the least tendency to contention and breach. Difference of Judgement in circumstantials should not breed distance of affection nor communion.* 1.198 Hast thou faith, in such a case, saith the Apostle, have it to thy self, make no stir about it, disturb not others, beware of making parties and divisions.* 1.199 The Corinthians shewed themselves carnal in such unchristian factions and wranglings. Learn we more wisdom by the sad experience of their and our own follies.

14. Careful sequestration from the sinful company and

course of the world about us, as far as may be, not excluding our civil Respects and engagements, whereto we are bound, by natural or civil Relations. Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them, walk∣ing as children of Light,* 1.200 is the charge given to all Christians. Turn away from such,* 1.201 who have a form of Godliness, but de∣ny the power thereof.* 1.202 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the Lips of knowledge. Though Israel play the Harlot,* 1.203 let not Judah offend, and come not up to Gilgal, nor go to Bethaven (saith the Prophet,) the seat of their sinful Idolatry and Imagery. How strongly is this pressed upon the Corinthians, by Divine Logick and Rhetorick? Doth not the Lord himself bid all his people come out of spiritual and external Babylon,* 1.204 that they partake not of her sins and plagues?* 1.205 Christs Disciples are not of the world, and should not conform sinfully thereto, nor delight in familiari∣ty therewith, further then our pressing occasions and una∣voidable tyes do put us upon; Then should we be careful to do good, and avoid evil, as far as may be with prudent zeal, and wise behaviour, when we are cast upon ill company. Davids delight was still in the Saints that excelled in vertue, and his eye upon the faithful of the Land.* 1.206 He gives it for the Noble character of a Citizen of Zion, that in his eyes a vile person, (a sinful wretch, a known drudge of sin) is contemned, but he honours them that fear the Lord. Com∣panion am I,* 1.207 (said that Royal Prophet,) to all that fear thee and keep thy Precepts. Whilst we are forced to walk through the dirt and infection of this evil world; be we circumspect, that we get as little hurt, and contract as little filth as may be.* 1.208 Be not partaker of other mens sins, keep thy self clean; That charge is applicable to multiplicious cases, and concerns all Christians in their various occasions.

Notes

• * 1.1

  Act. 24. 16.
• * 1.2

  Act. 20. 35.
• * 1.3

  Mat. 25. 33, 34, 35, &c, 40.
• * 1.4

  Prov. 19. 17.
• * 1.5

  Prov. 9. 8.
• * 1.6

  Prov. 25. 12.
• * 1.7

  Prov. 29. 15.
• * 1.8

  Prov. 13. 18.
• * 1.9

  Prov. 15. 32.
• * 1.10

  Prov. 17. 10.
• * 1.11

  Prov. 5. 12.
• * 1.12

  Prov. 10. 17.
• * 1.13

  Prov. 1. 23, 25.
• * 1.14

  Prov. 12. 1.
• * 1.15

  Psalm 126
• * 1.16

  Gal. 5. 24. 2 Cor. 7. 1.
• * 1.17

  Tit. 2. 11, 12.
• * 1.18

  Jer. 17. 9.
• * 1.19

  Jer. 17. 5, 6, 7, 8.
• * 1.20

  Joh. 1. 16.
• * 1.21

  Mat. 5 3, 4. 5.
• * 1.22

  Heb. 6. 1, 2, 3.
• * 1.23

  Job. 1.
• * 1.24

  Job. 31. 13, 14, 15.
• * 1.25

  Iosh. 24. 15.
• * 1.26

  Gen. 18. 18, 19.
• * 1.27

  Eph. 5. 23, 24, 25.
• * 1.28

  Eph. 6. 1, 2. &c.
• * 1.29

  Col. 3.
• * 1.30

  1 Pet. 3. 1, 7, 8.
• * 1.31

  Rom 13. 1, 2 3, 4, 5, 6.
• * 1.32

  1 Tim. 2. 1, 2, 3.
• * 1.33

  1 Pet. 2. 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18.
• * 1.34

  1 Cor. 4. 1, 2.
• * 1.35

  2 Cor. 5. 18, 20.
• * 1.36

  Eph. 4. 11.
• * 1.37

  1 Cor. 12. 28.
• * 1.38

  Revel. 1.
• * 1.39

  1 Thes. 2. 7, 8.
• * 1.40

  1 Tim. 6. 20.
• * 1.41

  1 Tim. 4, 13, 54, 1, 156.
• * 1.42

  Matth. 5. 13.
• * 1.43

  〈◊…〉〈◊…〉 3.
• * 1.44

  1 Tim. 4. 14.
• * 1.45

  Col. 3. 15.
• * 1.46

  Ioh. 13. 34, 35.
• * 1.47

  Ioh. 15. 9, 12, 17.
• * 1.48

  Ioh. 17. 26.
• * 1.49

  Rom. 13. 8.
• * 1.50

  1 Ioh. 2. 5, 7, 8.
• * 1.51

  1 Ioh. 3. 11, 14, 15, 18, 23.
• * 1.52

  1 Pet•• 217.
• * 1.53

  1 Pet. 3. 8.
• * 1.54

  1 Pet. 1. 22.
• * 1.55

  1 Cor. 6. 17
• * 1.56

  Eph. 4. 3.
• * 1.57

  Col. 3. 14.
• * 1.58

  1 Ioh. 4. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 20.
• * 1.59

  Phil. 2. 1, 2, 3,
• * 1.60

  Col. 3. 12, 13.
• * 1.61

  Isa. 63. 9.
• * 1.62

  Act. 9. 4.
• * 1.63

  2 Chro. 34. 27.
• * 1.64

  1 Sam. 13. 14.
• * 1.65

  2 Cor. 11. 29.
• * 1.66

  Amos 6. 6.
• * 1.67

  Heb. 13. 3.
• * 1.68

  Gal. 6. 2.
• * 1.69

  Nehem. 1. 10.
• * 1.70

  Psalm 122.
• * 1.71

  Psalm 137.
• * 1.72

  Matth 25. 36.
• * 1.73

  2 Tim. 1. 16, 17.
• * 1.74

  Matth. 5. 44.
• * 1.75

  Jerem. 29. 7.
• * 1.76

  Ephes. 6. 18.
• * 1.77

  Iam. 5. 15, 16.
• * 1.78

  Iam. 1. 5.
• * 1.79

  1 Ioh. 5. 16.
• * 1.80

  1 Tim. 21. 2.
• * 1.81

  ••hil. 1. 4.
• * 1.82

  Col. 4. 12.
• * 1.83

  Psal. 122. 6, 7.
• * 1.84

  Esay 62. 6.
• * 1.85

  Rom. 8. 26.
• * 1.86

  Matth 7. 7, 8.
• * 1.87

  Zech. 12. 10.
• * 1.88

  Ezek. 36. 37.
• * 1.89

  Iam. 5, 17, 18.
• * 1.90

  Esay 45. 11, 19.
• * 1.91

  Esay 27. 5.
• * 1.92

  Rom, 8. 15.
• * 1.93

  Eusebius.
• * 1.94

  Zonar.
• * 1.95

  Hos, 11 4, 5.
• * 1.96

  Matth, 11. 12.
• * 1.97

  Psalm 22. 26.
• * 1.98

  Iohn 14. 14.
• * 1.99

  Iohn 16. 23, 24.
• * 1.100

  Rom. 1. 9.
• * 1.101

  Phil. 1. 4.
• * 1.102

  1 Thes. 5. 17.
• * 1.103

  Iude 20.
• * 1.104

  Acts 12. 5. 6.
• * 1.105

  Iob 15. 4,
• * 1.106

  Ezek. 1. 20, 21.
• * 1.107

  Ezek. 36. 37.
• * 1.108

  Heb. 10. 24, 25
• * 1.109

  Col. 4. 6.
• * 1.110

  Eph. 4. 29.
• * 1.111

  Eph. 5. 4.
• * 1.112

  Heb. 3. 13.
• * 1.113

  1 Thes. 5. 11.
• * 1.114

  Iude 20.
• * 1.115

  1 Cor. 12. 9.
• * 1.116

  Acts 18. 19.
• * 1.117

  Act. 20. 20, 21.
• * 1.118

  1 Cor. 14.
• * 1.119

  Exod. 25. 5.
• * 1.120

  Exod. 35. 7.
• * 1.121

  Mark 12. 42.
• * 1.122

  Acts 18, 23.
• * 1.123

  Levit. 19. 17.
• * 1.124

  2 Thes. 3. 15.
• * 1.125

  Heb. 12. 13, 15, 16, 17.
• * 1.126

  Heb. 3 12.
• * 1.127

  Matth. 18. 15, 16, 17.
• * 1.128

  Rom. 15. 14.
• * 1.129

  Iam. 5. 19.
• * 1.130

  Prov. 29. 1.
• * 1.131

  1 Cor. 13.
• * 1.132

  Matth. 7. 5.
• * 1.133

  Matth. 18. 21.
• * 1.134

  Matth. 11. 25, 26.
• * 1.135

  Eph 4. 32.
• * 1.136

  Col. 1. 12, 13, 14.
• * 1.137

  Prov. 25. 2.
• * 1.138

  Exod. 34. 6, 7.
• * 1.139

  Matth. 7. 12.
• * 1.140

  Luke 6. 31.
• * 1.141

  1 Cor. 13. 4, 5, 6, 7.
• * 1.142

  Gal. 6. 1, 2.
• * 1.143

  Rom. 14, 12, 13.
• * 1.144

  Rom. 15. 1, 2.
• * 1.145

  Guicchiardin.
• * 1.146

  Mat. 10. 16.
• * 1.147

  Isa. 50. 4.
• * 1.148

  2 Cor. 1. 4.
• * 1.149

  Phil. 2. 1. 2.
• * 1.150

  2 Cor. 1. 3.
• * 1.151

  Isa. 57. 19.
• * 1.152

  Ioh. 16. 8, 9, 10.
• * 1.153

  Mat. 5. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
• * 1.154

  Gal. 6. 10. 1 Tim. 6. 17, 18, 19.
• * 1.155

  Eph. ••. 28. Mat. 25.
• * 1.156

  Heb. 13. 16. Rom. 12. 13. 2 Cor 9. 5, 6.
• * 1.157

  1 Cor. 16. 1, 26
• * 1.158

  1 Ioh. 3. 17, 18.
• * 1.159

  Levit. 25. 35.
• * 1.160

  Mat. 25.
• * 1.161

  Luk. 16. 9.
• * 1.162

  Iam. 2. 17. Gal. 5 6.
• * 1.163

  Lev. 19. 5. Deut. 1. 16. Deut, 16. 19.
• * 1.164

  Rom. 12. 16.
• * 1.165

  Ioh. 13. 12, 13, 14, 15.
• * 1.166

  Mat. 20. 26.
• * 1.167

  Iam. 2. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 1 Pet. 2 13, 14, 17, 18.
• * 1.168

  Rom. 13. 7.
• * 1.169

  1 Cor. 12. Eph. 4.
• * 1.170

  Ioh. 15. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
• * 1.171

  Col. 2. 5, 6, 7.
• * 1.172

  Matth. 13. 20, 21.
• * 1.173

  Heb. 10. 23, 24, 25, 33, 34, &c.
• * 1.174

  2 Tim. 4. 10, 16.
• * 1.175

  1 Tim. 1. 19, 20.
• * 1.176

  2 Tim. 2. 17, 18, 19.
• * 1.177

  Eph. 4. 17, 18 19, 20.
• * 1.178

  2 Pet. 3. 17, 18.
• * 1.179

  Jude 19. 20, 21.
• * 1.180

  Revel. 2. Revel. 3.
• * 1.181

  1▪ Iohn 2. 18, 19, 20.
• * 1.182

  1 Iohn 4. 1.
• * 1.183

  2 Iohn 10.
• * 1.184

  Acts 20. 29, 30, 31.
• * 1.185

  Revel. 2 14. 15, 16.
• * 1.186

  Rom. 16 17, 18.
• * 1.187

  1 Tim. 6. 3, 4, 5, 6.
• * 1.188

  2 Tim. 2 16. 17.
• * 1.189

  Tit. 3. 9, 10, 11.
• * 1.190

  Matth. 24. 23, 21, 2, 26.
• * 1.191

  Luke 21. Mark. 13. Matth 7. 15, 16.
• * 1.192

  1 Thes. 2. 2 Tim. 3. 2 Pet. 2. 1 Iohn 4. Matth. 24. 1 Thes. 5. 21, 22.
• * 1.193

  Acts 17. 11.
• * 1.194

  Matth. 23. 15.
• * 1.195

  1 Tim. 6. 5, 6.
• * 1.196

  Rom. 16. 17, 18, 19, 20.
• * 1.197

  Prov. 17. 14.
• * 1.198

  Rom. 14. 21, 22.
• * 1.199

  1 Cor. 3.
• * 1.200

  Eph. 5. 8, 11.
• * 1.201

  2 Tim. 3. 5.
• * 1.202

  Prov. 14. 17.
• * 1.203

  Hos. 4. 15.
• * 1.204

  2 Cor. 6. 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19.
• * 1.205

  Revel. 18. 4. Iohn 15. 19. Rom. 12. 2. Ephes. 5. 3, 4, &c.
• * 1.206

  Psal. 16 Psal. 101. Psal. 15. 4.
• * 1.207

  Psal. 119. 63.
• * 1.208

  1 Tim. 5. 22.