Media: the middle things, in reference to the first and last things: or, The means, duties, ordinances, both secret, private and publike, for continuance and increase of a godly life, once begun, till we come to Heaven. Wherein are discovered many blessed medium's or duties, in their right method, manner and proceedings; that so a Christian (the spirit of Christ assisting) may walk on in the holy path, which leads from his new birth to everlasting life. / Drawn, for the most part, out of the most eminently pious, and learned writings of our native practical divines: with additionals of his own, by Isaac Ambrose, minister of the Gospel at Preston in Amoundernes.

Dispositions required in this case, and to be prayed for.

Rom. 14.••9. Let us follow after the things which make for peace, and things where∣with one may edifie ano∣ther.

Acts 24.16. And herein do I exercise my self, to have always a conscience void of offence, toward God, and toward men.

Matth. 11.29. Learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall finde rest unto your souls.

Tit. 1.7. For a Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God, not self-willed, not soon angry.

Phil. 4.11. I have learned in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.

1 Tim. 6.8. And having food and raiment, let us be therewith content.

1 Tim. 6.17, 18, 19. Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute,—lay∣ing up in store for them∣selves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

1 Cor. 15.57. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the vi∣ctory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Cor. 12.9. Most gladly there∣fore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

James 4.5, 6. The Spirit that dwelleth in us, lusteth to envy, but he giveth more grace.