XV. 3. He that backbiteth not with

his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, Dor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.
79. "■ Exod. XX. 17.
80. ^ Heb. xiii. 5. Let your conver- sation be without covetousness ; and be content with such things as ye have : for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 1 Tim. vi. 6. But godliness with content- ment is great gain.
t Job xxxi. 29. If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him. Rom. xii. 15. Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that '.veep. 1 Tim. i. 5. Now the end of the commandment is charity, out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned. 1 Cor. xiii. 4. Charity suffereth long, and is kind ;
charity envieth not; charity vaunt- eth not itself, is not puffed up, Ver. 5. Doth not bi-have itself unseemly, seekerh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil ; Ver. 6. Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejol- ceth in the truth; Ver. 7. Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopetk all things, endureth all things.
81. " 1 Kings zxi. 4. And Ahab came into his house heavy and dis- pleased, because of the word which Naboth the Jezreelite had spoken to him : for he had said, I will not give thee the inheritance of ray fathers; and he laid him down upon his bed, and turned away his face, and would eat no bread. Esther v. 13. Yet all this availeth me nothing, so long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king's gate. 1 Cor. x. 10. Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed ol the destroyer.
^ GaL V. 26. Let us not be desiroui of vain-glory, provoking one another, envying one another. James iii. 14, But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. Ver. 16. For where envying and strife is, there is confusion, and every evil work.
^ Rom. vii. 7. What shall we
say then ? Is the law sin ? God
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s any man able perfectly to keep the cotnmand" '.Tients of God f
A. No mei-e man since the fall is able in this life perfect- ly to keep the commandnients of God ^, but doth daily break them in thought, word, and deed ^ i Q. 83. Are all iranss[rcssions of the law equally heinous ? I A. Some sins in themselves, and by reason of several aggravations, are more heinous in the sight of God than others *.
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forbid. Nay, I had not known sin fcut by the law ; for 1 had not known lust, except the law had said, Tho u ihait not covet. Ver. 8. But sin, taking occasion by the command • ment, wrought in me all manner of concupifcenee. For without the law »ii was dead. Rom. xiii. 9. For ['hou shah not commit adultery, ■1 shalt not kill, Thou shalt not •teal, Thou shalt not bear false wit- ness, Thou shah not covet ; and if there be any other commandment, h is briefly comprehended in this • ■ r* namely, 1 fiou shalt love thy hour aa thyself. Deut. v. 21. i,,.i.;.er shalt thou desire thy neigh- bour's wife, neither shalt thou covet thy neighbour's house, his field, or his man-servant, or his maid-servant, his o«, or his ass, or any thing that is thy neighbour's.
82. y Eccl. vii. 20. For there is not a just man upon earth, that do- eth good, and sinneth not. 1 John L 8. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselve?, and the truth h not in us, Vcr. 10. If we say th?t we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. Gal. V. 17. For the flesh lusteth *gainst the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh : and these are con- trary the one to the other ; so that ^' " "Mi^^ot do the things that ye would.
^ Gen. vi. 5. And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagina- tion of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. Gen. viii. 21. And the Lord smelled a sweet savour ; and the Lord said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake ; for rhe imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth : neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. Rom. iii. 9. What then ? are we better than they ? No, in no wise : for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin. — And so on io ferse 21. James iii. 2. For in many things we offend all. If any man oiTend not in word, the same is a per- fect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. — AnJso on to Vene 13.
83. ' Ezek. viii. 6. He said fur- tV.eimore unto me, Son of man, seest thou what they do .' even the great abominations that the house of Israel committeth here, that I should go far off from my sanctuary ? But turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater abominations, Ver. 13. He said al- so unto me. Turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater abomina- tions that they do. Ver. 15. Then said he unto me, Hast thou seen this, O son of man ? turn thee yet again,
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JQ. 84. What doth every sin deserve ? A. Every sin deserveth God's wrath and curse, both in this life, and that which is to come ^.
Q. 85. What doth God require of us, that we may escape his wrath and curse due to us for si7i 9
A. To escape the wrath and curse of God due to us for sin, God requireth of us faith in Jesus Christ, repent- ance unto life % with the dihgent use of all the outward means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption ''.
Q. 86. What is faith in Jesus Christ ? A. Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace ^5 whereby wc
receive,
again, and thou shalt see greater abominations than these. 1 John v. 16. If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not onto death, he shall ask, and he shall 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. Psal. Ixxviii. 1 7. And they sinned yet more against him, by provoking the most High in the wilderness. Ver. S2. For all this they sinned still, and believed not for his wondrous works. Ver. 56. Yet they tempted and provoked the most high God, and kept not his testimonies.
84. b Eph. V. 6. I.et no man de- ceive you with vain words : for be- cause of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobe- dience. Gal. iii. 10. P'or as many as are of the works of the law are un- der the curse : for it is written, Cur- sed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. Lam. iii. 39. Wherefore doth a liv- ing man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins ? Mat. xxv. 41. Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels.
85. ^ Acts XX. 21. Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith to- ward our Lord Jesus Christ.
d Prov. ii. 1. My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my com- mandments with thee ; Ver. 2. So that thou incline thine ear unto wis- dom, and apply thine heart to under- standing ; Ver. 3. Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding ; Ver. 4. If thou seekest her as silver, and search- est for her as for hid treasures ; Ver. 5. Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the know- ledge of God. Prov. viii. 33. Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. Ver. 34. Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. Ver. 35. For whoso findeth me, fmdeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord. Ver. 3G. But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul : all they that hate me love death. Isa. Iv. 3. Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live ; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
86. ^ Heb. X 39, But we are not of them who draw back unto per-
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vc ftiid rest upon him alone for salvation, as he is of- i to us in the gospel ^ Q. 87. What is repentance unto life ? A. Repentance unto life is a saving grace *, whereby a linner out of a true sense of his sin*", and apprehension of he mercy of God in Christ *, doth, with grief and hatred ^f hrs sin, turn from it unto God *", with full purpose of, nd endeavour after, new obedience ^
Q. 88. What
, but of them that believe, to :ving of the soul. i f John i. 12. But as many as re- [eived him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to hem that believe on his name. Isa. ;. Thou wilt keep him in per- ace, whose mind is stayed on because he trusteth in thee. 1. Trust ye in the Lord for lor in the Lord JEHOVAH lasting strength. Phil. iii. 9. ui found in him, not having wn righteousness which is of •v, but that which is through • h of Christ, the righteeusncK is of God by faith. Gal. ii, .owing that a man is not justi- the works of the law, but by th of Jesus Christ, even we .)eiieved in Jesus Christ, that ^ht be justified by the faith of •, and not by the works of the for by the works of the law jhall no fle.^h be justified. I 87. 8 Acts xi. 1 8. When they heard things, they held their peace, . irified God, saying. Then hath i^u^i also to the Gentiles granted re- pentance unto life.
*> Acts ii. 37. Now when they leard this, they were pricked in their leart, and said unto Peter, and to the restof the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Ver. 38. Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and
be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remis- sion of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
> Joel ii. 1 2, Therefore also now, saith the Lord, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourn- ing. Jer. iii. 'J2. Return, ye backslid- ing chiJdren, and I will heal your backslidings. Behold, we come uoto thee, for thou art the Lord our God.
k Jer. xxxL J 8. I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus. Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke : turn thou me, and I shall be turned ; for thou art the Lord my God, Ver. !9. Surely af- ter that 1 was turned, I repented ; and after that I was iostructed, I smote upon my thigh : I was asham- ed, yea, even confounded, because I did bear the reproach of my youth. Ezek. xxxvL 31. Then shall ye re- member your own evil ways, and your doings that were not good, and shall loathe yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities, and for your abominations.
J 2 Cor. vii. 1 1 . For, behold, thia self-*ame thing that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what careful- ness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yfc, what fear, yea, what
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Q. 88. What are the outward means whereby Christ com' municateth to us the henejits of redemption ?
A. The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption, are his ordinances, especially the word, sacraments, and prayer ; all which are made effectual to the elect for salvation ".
Q. 89. How is the word made effectual to salvation ?
A. The Spirit of God maketh the reading, but especially the preaching of the word, an effectual means of convincing and converting sinners, and of building them up in holiness and comfort, through faith, unto salvation ".
Q. 90. HovL]
what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge ! in all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter. Isa. i. 16. Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes ; cease to ao evil ; Ver. 17. Learn to do-well ; seek judg- ment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatlkerless, plead for the widow.
88. ™ Mat. xxvlii. 19. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, bap- tizing them in the name of the Fa- ther, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost : Ver. 20. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you : and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Acts ii. 42. And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. Ver. 46. And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Ver. 47. Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
89. ^ Nehem. viii. 8. So they read in the book in the law of God dis-
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tinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading. 1 Cor. xiv. 24. But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all. Ver. 25. And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest ; and so, falling down on his face, he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth Acts xxvi. \ 8. To open their eyes, anc to turn them from darkness to light and from the power of Satan untc God, that they may receive forgive- ness of sirts, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faitT that is in me. Psal. xix. 8. The sta^ tutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart : the conimaudment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes Acts XX. 32. And now, brethren, commend you to God, and to th( word of his grace, which is able t( build you up, and to give you an in heritance among all them which an sanctified. Rom. xv. 4. For whatsO' ever things were written aforetime were written for our learning ; that we through patience and comfort of th« ecriptures, might have hope. 2 Tim iii. 15. Arid that from a chik thou hast kpown the holy scrip tufes
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Q. 90. Hqvd is the word to be read am maj/ become effectual to salvation ?
A. That the word may become effectual to^^'^yation, we must attend thereunto with diligence % prepnratieft^ and prayer '^ ; receive it with faith and love ', hiy it up in our hearts % and practise it in our lives *.
Q. 91. How do the sacraments become effectual means of salvation ?
A. The sacraments become effectual means of salvation, not from any virtue in them, or in him that doth administer
them ;
t«f*?% which are able to make thee unto salvation, throuj^h faith . is in Christ Jesus. Ver. 16.
.Ml >-cripture i» given by inspiration of God, and is profiuble for doctrine, fnr r«>proof, for correction, for in- on in righteousness; Ver. 17. • the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. Rom. X. 13. For whosoever Bhall call upon the name of the Lord Khali be saved. Ver. 1 4. How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed ? and how shall hey believe in him of whom they have uot heard ? and how shall they hear without a preacher? Ver. 15. And how shall they preach except rhey be sent ? as it is written. How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and ^irinr glad tidings of good things ! Ver. IG. But they have not all ob?y- d the gospul. For Esaias saith. Lord, who hath btlievt J our report ? Ver. 17. So then faith cometh by learing, and hearing by the word fGod. RoHi. i. 16. For I am not shamed of the gospel of Christ : or it is the power of God unto alvation, to every one that bcliev- •th, to the Jew iirst, and aUo to he Greek,
90. ° Prov. viii. 34. Blessed Is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
P 1 Pet. ii. 1. Wherefore, laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil- speakings, Ver. 'J. As new-born babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby.
*1 Psal. cxix. 18. Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. "
^ Heb. iv. 2. For unto us was the go>pel preached as well as unto them : but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. 2 'I'hess. ii. 10. And with all deceivablenessof unrigh- teousness in them that perish : because they received not the love of the truth, thu: they mij^ht be saved.
* P»al. cxix. 1 1. Thy word have T hid in mine heart, that 1 might not siu against thee.
t Luke viii. 15. But that on the good ground are they, which, in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. James i. 25. But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continutth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, 'J^ but
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them ; but only by the blessing of Christ % and the work- ing of his Spirit in them that by faith receive them ^>
Q. 92. What is a sacrament ?
A. A sacrament is an holy ordinance instituted by (Christ ; wherein, by sensible signs, Christ, and the benefits of the new covenant, are represented, sealed, and applied to believers ".
Q. 95. Which are the sacraments of the New Testament?
A The sacraments of the New Testament are. Baptism % ?md the Lord's Supper ^
Q. 94. What is baptism ?
-/^.Baptism is a sacrament, wherein the washingvvith water in the name of the Fatherland of the Son,and of the Holy Ghost %
doth
but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
91. " 1 Pet. iii. 21. The like figure whereunto, even baptism, doth also DOW save us, (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the an- .swer of a good conscience towards God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Mat. iii. 11. I indeed bap- tize you with water unto repentance ; but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear ; he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with iire. 1 Cor. iii. G. 1 have planted, Apollos watered ; hue God gave the increase. Ver, 7. So then, neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth ; but God that giveth the increase.
^ 1 Cor. xii. 1 3. For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, \vhether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bor.d or free ; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
&2. ^ Gen. xvii. 7. And I will establish my covenant between me und thee, and thy seed after thee, in their generations, for an ever- ' tsting covenant ; to be a God
unto thee, and to thy seed after thee. Ver. 10. This is my covenant, which ye shall keep between me and you, and thy seed after thee ; Every man- child among you shall Le circumcised. Exod. xii. t/troughout. 1 Cor. xi, 23. For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered nnto you, That the Lord Jesus, the same night in which he was betrayed, took bread. Ver. 26. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.
93. y Mat. xxviii. ] 9. Go ye there- fore, and teach all nations, baptiz- ing them in the name of the Fa- ther, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
^ Mat. xxvi. 26. And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat ; this ij my body. Ver. 27. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it tc them, saying. Drink ye all of it Ver. 28. For this is my blood of th€ new testament, which is shed for many, for the remission of sins.
94. * Mat. xxviii. 19. [See in let- tcry.]
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cToth sffpiTfy and seal our ingralling into Christ, and par- lljcuig of the benefits of the covenant of grace, and our I^Bgeuient to be the Lord^s ^. ^^^. 95. To whom is baptism to be administered ?
i. Baptism is not to be administered to any that are out ot tlie visible church, till they profess their faith in Christ, and obedience to him ' ; but the infants of such as are members of the visible church are to be baptized*^.
Q. 96. What is the LoriCs supper ?
A. The Lord's supper is a sacrament, wherein, by giving and receiving bread and wine, according to Christ's ap- 3ointment, his death is shewed forth ; and the worthy re- ceivers are, not after a corporal and carnal manner, but by faith, made paHateTTjfhi^'body and blood, with all his benefits, to their spiritual nourishment, and growth in jrace ^
Q. 97. What
b Rom. vi. 4. Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death : that, like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. Gal. iii. 27. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ, have put on Christ.
9a. ''Acts viii. 3^. And as they went on their way, they came unto
certain water : and the eunuch said. See, here is water ; what doth binder me to be baptized ? Ver. .S7. And Philip said, If thou believest
th all thine heart, thou mayest. .\nd he answertd and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Acts ii. 38. Then Peter said unto them. Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of lesus Christ, for tlie remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
d Acts ii. 38. [See before.] Ver. 39. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that
are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. Gen. xvii. 10. [See in letter'^.'] Cctn/iared zvit/i Col. ii. 11. In whom also ye are circumcised with the circum- cision made without hands, in put- ting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ : Ver. 12. Buried with him iu bap. tism ; wherein also ye are risen witli him, "through the faith of the opera- tion of God, who hath raised him from the dead. 1 Cor. vii. H. For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband ; else were your children unclean, but now are they holy.
96. *^ 1 Cor. xi- 23. Fur I have re- ceived of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you. That the Lord Jesuf, the same night in which he was betrayed, took bread : Ver. 24. And, when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said. Take, eat ; this is ray body, which is broken for you : this do in remembrance of T2 me.
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Q. 97. What is required to the worthy receiving of the LonVs supper ?
A. It is required of them that would worthily partake of the Lord's supper, that they examine themselves of their knowledge to discern the Lord's body ^, of their faith to feed uj)on him *, of their repentance ^^ love ', and new obedience ^ ; lest, coming unworthily, they eat and drink judgment to themselves '.
Q. 98. What is praijer ?
A. Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God™, for things agreeable to his will ", in the name of Christ % with confession of our sins p, and thankful acknowledg- ment of his mercies''.
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me. Ver. 25. After the same man- rier also lie took the cup, when he had supped, saying. This cup is the new testament in my blood : this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remem- brance of me. Ver. 26. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come. 1 Cor. x. 16. The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ ? the bread which we break, is It not the communion of the body of Christ ?
97. f 1 Cor. xi. 28. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. Ver. 29. For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.
£ 2 Cor. xiii. 5. Examine your- selves, whether ye be in the faith ; prove your own selves: knov/ ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be Z'epro- bates j*
h 1 Cor. xi. 31. For If we would judge ourselves, v/e should not be judgod.
i 1 Cor. X. .16. The cup of bless- ing v.lii:h we bless, is it not the
communion of the blood of Christ ? the bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ .? Ver. 17. For we being many are one bread, and one body : for we are all partakers of that one bread,
k 1 Cor. v. 7. Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may b new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us : Ver. 8. Therefore let us keep the feast, not v;ith old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness ; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.
I 1 Cor. xi. 28, 29. [See in letUr^.]
OS. ™Psal. Ixii. 8. Trust in him at
all times; ye people, pour out your
heart before him; God is a refuge
for us. Selah.
" 1 John V. 14. And this is the confidence that we have in him, that if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us.
" John xvi. 23. And in that day ye shall ask me nothing, Veriiy, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.
P Psal. xxxii. 5. I acknowledged
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Q. 99. What rule hath God given for our diration in prayer f
A. The whole word of God is of use to direct us in prayer ^ ; but the special rule of direction is that form of prayer which Christ taught his disciples, commonly called The Lord's Prayer '.
Q. 100. What doth the preface of the Lord's prayer teach us ?
A. The preface of the Lord's prayer (which is, Our Fa- ther which art in heaven *) teacheth us to draw near to God with all holy reverence and confidence, as childiien to a father, able and ready to help us " ; and that we should pray w ith and for others "*.
Q. 101. What do we prat/ for in the first petition?
A. In the first petition (which is, Ilalhwed be thy name'') we pray, that God would enable us and others to glorify him in all that whereby he maketh himself known ">' ; and that he would dispose all things to his own glory ^
Q. 102. What
iniquity have I not hid: I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord ; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah. Ver. 6. For this ♦hall every one that is godly pray un- to thee in a time when thou mayest be found : surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him. Dan. ix. 4. And I prayed unto the Lord my God, and made my con- fession, and said, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping the cove- nant and mercy to them that love him, and to them that keep his command- " ments.
^ Phil. iv. 6. Be careful for nothing: but in every thing by prayer and sup- plication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God.
99. •" 1 John v. 14. And this is the confidence that we have in him, that if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us.
5 Mat. vi. 9, — 13. After this man- ner therefore pray ye. Our Father, l5fc. Compare J -with Luke xi. 2, 3, 4. And he said unto them, When ye J ray, say, Our Father, \^c.
100. f Mat. vi. 9.
" Rom. viii. 1 5. For ye have not re- ceived the spirit of bondage again to fear ; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Fa- ther. Luke xi. 13. If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts un- to your children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him }
*" Acts xii. 5. Peter therefore was kept in prison; but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. 1 Tim. ii. 1. I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplica- tions, prayers, intercessions, and giv- ing of thanks, be made for all men : Ver. 2. For kings, and for all that are in authority ; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
101. * Mat. vi. 9.
>' Psal. btvii. 2. That thy way may be known upon earth, th/ saving health among all nations. V^er. ?,. Let the people praise thee, O God ; let all the people piaise thee.
^ Psal. Ixxxiii- throughout.
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Q. 102. Whut do we prai/ for in the second petition ?
A. In the second petition (which is. Thy kitigdom coine^) we pray, That Satan's kingdom may be destroyed ^ ; and that the kingdom of grace may be advanced % ourselves and others brought into it, and kept in it *^ ; and that the kingdom of glory may be hastened *=.
Q. 103. What do we pray for in the third petition f
A. In the third petition (which is, Thy will he done in earthy as it is in heaven ^) we pray, That God, by his grace, would make us able and willing to know, obey, and submit to his will in all things ^, as the angels do in heaven ^,
Q. 104. What do we pray for in the fo^irth petition?
A' In the fourth petition (which is. Give us this day our
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102. ^ Mat. vi. 10. b Psal. Ixviii. I . Let God arise, let VJs enemies be scattered: let them alao that hate him flee before him. Ver. 18. Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive : thou hast received gifts for men ; yea, for the rebellious also, that the Lord God might dwell among them.
*^ Rev. xii. 10. And I heard a loud •voice saying in heaven, Now is come talvation, and strength, and the king- dom of our God, and the power of his Christ : for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which ac- cused them before our God day and night. Ver. IJ. And they over- came him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony ; and they loved not their lives unto ?he death.
il 2 Thess. iii. 1. Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course and be glorified, even as it is with you. Rom.