an increase of k faith loue and all sauing graces abounding more and more in weldoing k Pro. 4.18 Ezek. 47.12 Q. What order hath the Lord lefe in his Church to keepe this ordinances from contempt A. The vnruly should be l admonished the obstinate m excommunicated and the penitent after their fal restored n comforted l 1. Thes 5.14 m 1. Cor. 5.5 n ◠Cor. 2.6 7. Q. Besides the forenamed meanes are there not some other profitable for the increase of faith A. Yes o reading or hearing the Scriptures read in p publique and in q priuate r meditation and s conference o Reu. 1.3 p Act. 13.15 q Act. 8.30 r Luke 2.51 s Heb. 3.13 Ioh. 4.52 Q. Hitherto of the ordinary meanes wherby faith is increased Be there not also some extraordinary meanes A. Yes and those bee holy a fasting holy b feasting and religious c vowes a Luke 5.35 b Ester 9.17 c Psal 50.14 Q. What is an holy Fast A. A religious d abstinence from all the labours e of our calling and f comforts of this life so farre as comelines and necessitie will permit that we might bee more seriously g humbled before God and more feruent in prayer d Ester 4.16 e Leuit. 23.28 f Exod. 35.5 g Dan. 9.9.11 Leui. 23.27 Q. When ought we to fast A. When we feele or h feare some grieuous calamitie vpon vs or hanging ouer our heads want some speciall blessing are pressed with some speciall sinne or goe about some i weighty matter h Ester 4.16 Ezra 8.21 i Acts 13.2 Q. What is an holy Feast A. An extraordinary k thanksgiuing for some notable deliuerance out of some desperate danger testified with feasting before God with ioy and gladnesse sending presents to our friends l portions to the needy k 1. Chron. 16.8 29 10 11 l Neh. 8.10 Hest 9.22 Q. What is a Religious vow A. A solemne m promise vnto God made by a fit person of some lawfull thing which is in his choise to testifie his loue n and thankfulnesse m Deut. 23.21.22 n Psal 116.12 Q. Can faith being wrought and confirmed in vs be fruitlesse and vnprofitable A. No for it worketh o by loue o Gal. 5.6 Q. VVhat is the principall worke of faith A. It purifieth the heart Acts 15.9 Q. VVhat followeth thereupon A. A fighting and combating against sinne and corruption Gal. 5.17 Q. VVhat else A. Renouncing p of all euill in affection and of grosse q sinne in life and conuersation p Acts 38. q Acts 19.18 19. Q. VVhat is a third thing that followeth hence A. Loue r and delight in that which is good ioyned with a sincere desire purpose end euour s daily to amend what soeuer is amisse and to lead a life t according to the law of God r Psal 119.97 s Phil. 3.13 14. Acts 11.23 t Psal 119.6 Q. Wherein is the summe of the law contained A. In the tenne Commaundements Deut. 10.4 Q. How are they diuided A. Into two Tables Deut. 5.22 and 10.1 2. Q Which are the Commandements of the first Table A The foure first they teech the duty which we owe vnto God immediately Q. Which are the Commandements of the second Table A. The sixe last which instruct vs in our dutie towards our neighbour Q Which is the first Commandement A. I am the Lord thy God c. Thou shalt haue c. Q Which is the generall dutie required in this Commandement A. That in mind will affections and the effects of these wee take the true God in Christ to be our God Q. What is the generall sin here forbidden A. All falling to giue God that foresaid honour which is due vnto him or else in whole or in part giuing it to any other Q. VVhat is the second Commandement A. Thou shalt not make to thy self c. Q. VVhat is the generall dutie which this Commandement requireth A. That we doe worship the true God purely according to his will Q. What is the generall sinne forbidden A. All omission of Gods true worship when it is required and al false worship either inuented by others or taken vp of our owne heads Q. Which is the third Commandement A. Thou shalt not take the name c. Q. What is the generall dutie required in this Commandement A. That we should vse the titles properties works ordinance of the Lord with knowledge faith reuerence ioy sincerity in thought word cōuersatiō Q. What is the generall sinne forbidden A. Omitting the dutie here required vsing the Lords name when we ought not or otherwise then we should Q. When is the name of God taken otherwise then it should A. When it is vsed ignorantly superstitiously without faith rashly not to a right end hypocritically falsly against conscience and when men name themselues Christians but liue scandalously Q. Which is the fourth Commandement A. Remember the Sabbath day c. Q. What is the general dutie here required A. That the whole Sabbath or Lords day be set apart from al common vses as holy to the Lord both publikely priuately in the practise of the duties of necessitie holinesse and mercie Q. What is the general sin here forbidden A. All neglecting of the duties of that time or prophaning of that day by need lesse workes words or thoughts about our callings or recreation Q. Which day is to be set apart as holy to the Lord A. It is morrall and perpetuall to keepe one day in seuen as holy from the creation to the resurrection of Christ the seuenth day was instituted after Christ his resurrection the first day of the weeke was ordained and is to be kept for euer Q. What is the fift Commandement A. Honour thy father and thy mother c. Q. Who are to bee vnderstood by father and mother A. Not onely naturall parents but also all superiours in office age and gifts Q. What is it to honour A. To acknowledge the excellencie that is in men by vertue of their place and to carrie our selues accordingly towards them Q. Are only the duties of Inferiors here intended A. No but of Superiors equals also Q What then is the maine dutie of this Commandement A. That we carefully obserue that order which God hath apointed amongst men and doe the duties which wee owe vnto them in respect of their places degrees Q. What is the dutie of Inferiors A. They must be subiect reuerent and thankful to their superiors bearing with their wants and couering them in loue Q. VVhat is the dutie of Superiours A. To carrie themselues grauely meekly and after a seemely manner towards their inferiours Q. VVhat is the dutie of equals A. To regard the dignitie and worth each of other modestly to beare themselues one toward the other and in giuing honour to goe one before another Q. VVhich is the sixt Commandement A. Thou shalt doe no Murther Q What is the generall dutie of this Commandement A. That by all meanes lawfull we desire and studie to
to grieue b for sinne and the feare of Gods displeasure whereby the c heart is broken and humbled a Ier. 8.6.7 Luk. 15.17 b Acts 2.37 c Acts 9.6 Q. What else will this knowledge worke A. I c will bring a man to confesse d his sinne highly to e prize Christ and hunger f after him vntill hee obtaine his desire d Luke 15.18 e Math. 13.44 f Esa 55.1 Iohn 7.37 Q. How are we made partakers of Christ with all his benefits A By faith g alone g Iohn 3.16 and 1.12 Acts 13.39 Q. What is faith A. A resting vpon Christ h alone for saluation h Psal 2.12 Acts 16.31 Q. What is the ground of faith A. The free promises i of God made in Christ concerning the forgiuenesse of sinnes and eternall righteousnes i Rom. 4.18 Heb. 11 11. Q. How is faith wrought in vs A. Inwardly by the spirit as the k author outwardly by the l preaching of the word and m catechising as the instrument thereof k Act. 16.14 l Rom. 10.14 m Heb. 5.11.12 and 6.2 Q. How doth the Word worke faith in vs A. By shewing vs our n misery and the true meanes of our o recouery encouraging p vs being humbled to receiue the promises of the Gospel n Rom. 7.7 Gal. 3 22. o Gal. 4.4 5. p Matth. 11.28 Esay 61.1 2.3 Reuel 22.17 Q. How doth the spirit work by the Word A. It doth teach vs wisedome to apply q things generally spoken particularly to our selues secretly vpholdeth r against despair stirreth vp in vs good s desires doth soften t the heart u draw vs to rest vpon Christ for saluation before we haue w the feeling of comfort q Ezek. 36.27.31 r Psal 51.12 s Phil. 2.13 t Ezech. 11.19 and 36.26 u Iohn 6.44 w Matth. 11.28.29 Q. By what meanes is faith increased A. By hearing the same x word preached and catechised and likewise by earnest y prayer x 1. Pet. 2.2 y Luke 17.5 Q. How must wee heare that wee may get profit A. With z reuerence a meeknes b ioy a c longing desire to learne and giuing d credit to the truth z Esa 66.2.5 a I am 1 21. b Mat. 13.44 c 1. Pet. 2.2 d Heb. 4.1 2. Q. How else A. Wee must meditate c of that wee heare apply it to our selues conferre f of it with others and with g diligence set about the practice of what is required c Psal 1.2 and 119.14.15 f Ioh. 4.53 g Esay 2.3 Luke 2.15 Q. What is Prayer A. It is a calling vpon God in the name of Christ with the h heart and sometimes with the voice according to his will for our selues and i others h Exod. 14.15 1. Sam. 1.13 i 1. Iohn 5.14 Q. To whom must we pray A. To God alone in the name k of Christ k Iohn 16.23 Q. Ought we not in prayer to make particular confession of our sinnes A. Yes so farre as we canl come to the knowledge of them and this we must do with m griefe hatred and shame freely n accusing and condemning our selues before God with broken o and contrite hearts l 1. Sam. 12.19 Psal 19.12 m Neh. 8.9 n Neh. 9.33 o Zach. 12.10 Q. What are the parts of prayer A. Petition and Thanksgiuing Q. What is Petition A. It is a Prayer wherein wee desire the p preuenting or q remouing of things hurtfull the obtaining of things needfull either for this life or for that which is to come p Esa 37.20 Mat. 6.13 q Psal 6.1 2 3 4. Q. How must wee make our requests that we may be heard A. With r vnderstanding feeling of s our wants t feruency u reuerence hope w to speed x loue r 1. Cor. 14.15 s Mat. 11.28 t Iam. 5.16.17 u Eccles 5.2 w 1. Tim. 2.8 x Mat. 6.14 Mar. 11.25 Q What is thankesgiuing A. It is y prayer wherein wee render thankes to God for his z generall goodnesse and particular a fauors y 1. Sam. 2.1 z Psal 136.1 c. a Psal 103.1 2 3 4 5. Q. What things are required in thankesgining A. Loue to b God and ioy in c his mercy a desire to d draw others to obey and glorifie God and an endeauour e to proceed in godlinesse our selues b Psal 18.1.2 c Psal 126.1 2. d Psalm 34.11 e Deut. 6.10 11.12 13. Q. What rule of direction is there according to which we ought to frame our prayers A. The generall direction is the word of God the more speciall is the Lords Prayer Q. How many things are to bee considered in the Lords Prayer A. Three the Preface the Prayer it felfe and the Conclusion Q. Which is the Preface A. Our Father which art in heauen Q. What learne you out of this Preface A. That God is our Father by grace and adoption through Iesus Christ glorious in Maiestie and infinite in power that both can and hath promised to helpe vs. Q What are you to consider in the Prayer itselfe A. Sixe petitions and a thanksgiuing Q. Which is the first petition A. Hallowed be thy name Q. What desire you of God in this petition A. That Gods infinite excellencie may bee magnified by vs on earth in heart word and deede Q. Which is the second petition A. Thy kingdome come Q. What doe you desire of God in this petition A. That Christ would conuert such as be vnder the power of Satan rule in the hearts of his chosen by his Spirit here and perfect their saluation in heauen hereafter Q. Which is the third petition A. Thy will bee done in earth as it is in heauen Q. What desire you of God in this petition A. That whatsoeuer God willeth in his word might be obeyed chearefully speedily faithfully constantly by men on earth as the Angels doe in heauen Q. Which is the fourth petition A. Giue vs this day our daily bread Q. What desire you of God in this petition A. That God would bestow on vs all things necessarie for this life as foode maintenance c. Q. Which is the fift petition A. And forgiue vs our trespasses as we forgiue them that trespasse against vs. Q. What desire you of God in this petition A. That God of his free mercy in Iesus Christ would fully pardon all our sinnes as we doe pardon the wrongs and iniuries we receiue from others Q. Which is the sixt petition A. And lead vs not into temptation but deliuer vs from euill Q. What desire you of God in this petition A. To bee freed from trials so farre as it may stand with the good pleasure of God and alwayes to bee deliuered from the euill thereof that we faint not vnder them or be foiled by them Q. Which is the thanks-giuing in the Lords prayer A. For thine is the kingdom the power and the glory for euer and euer Q. Doe not these words containe a reason also why wee beg the former blessings at the hand of God A. Yes for seeing the kingdome power and glory is the Lords we should
call vpon him in all our necessities Q. Which is the conclusion of the Lords prayer A. Amen which is a witnessing of our faith and desire of the things prayed for Q What doth Amen signifie A. So it is or So be it Q. What must we doe after we haue prayed A. Obserue how wee speed and what answer we freceiue f Psal 3.4 and 85.8 Q. What benefit shall we gaine hereby A. It wil stirre vp the heart to g thankfulnesse remoue dulnesse h negligence in this dutie strengthen our i faith and in flame our hearts with zeale ioy loue g Psal 31.21 22. h Psal 88.13 4.1 2. i Psal 4.3 k Psal 116.1 Psal 28.6 7. Q. What must we doe if God answer vs not at the first or second time A. Examine how l we pray and continue m feruent therin waiting vpon n the Lord vntill we speed l Iam. 4.3 m Luke 18.1 n Hab. 2.3 Psal 5.3 Q. Who ought to pray A. Though God require it of all men vpon earth yet it more specially belongeth to the members o of the Church militant o Matth. 7.7 8. Q. Who can and may pray with hope to speede A. Onely they that depart p from iniquitie p Psal 66.18 Q. For whom must we pray A. For all sorts of men now q liuing or that shall liue r hereafter but not for s the dead q 1. Tim. 2.1.2 r Ioh. 17.20 s Luke 16.24 25. Q. May men content themselues to pray in priuate onely or onely in publike A. No but they must vse both t publike and priuate u prayer t Acts 2.42 u Luke 11.1 Q. What other meanes hath God appointed to increase faith A. The due administration and w receiuing of the Sacraments w Gen. 17.9 10 11. Rom. 4.11 Q. Who ought to administer the Sacraments A. Onely they that are x lawfully called thereunto by the Church x Heb. 5.4 Q. What is a Sacrament A. A seale of the x couenant of grace x Rom. 4.11 Q. In what words is this couenant expressed in the Scripture A. I will be thy y God and thou shalt be my people y Ier. 31.33 Q. What are the parts of a Sacrament A. Two An outward visible signe sanctified to represent seale another thing to the minde and heart and an inward grace which is the thing signified Q. Who is author of the Sacrament A. The Lord z onely who made the couenant z Esa 7.14 and 38.7 Q. How many Sacraments are there A. Two a Baptisme and the Lords b Supper a Ioh 1.26 b Luke 22.19 20. Q. What is Baptisme A. A Sacrament of our c ingrafting into Christ communion with him and entrance into the Church c Mat. 28.19 Act 8.38 Q. What is the outward signe A. Water d wherwith the party baptised is washed e by dipping or sprinkling in the name f of the Father Sonne and holy Ghost d Acts 10.47 e Mat. 3.6.11.13.16 Acts 16.15 f Mat. 28.19 Q. What is the inward grace or thing signified A. Forgiuenesse f of sinnes and g sanctification f Mat. 1.4 Act. 2.38 g Tit. 3.5 Q. To what condition doth the party baptized binde himselfe A. To beleeue in h Christ and forsake his sinne h Act. 8.37 i Mar. 3.12 Q. How oft ought a man to be baptized A. It is enough k once to bee baptized for baptisme is a pledg l of our new birth k Acts 7.8 l Tit. 3.5 Q. Who ought to be baptized A. Infidels m conuerted to the faith and the infants n of one or both Christian parents m Acts 8.12 n Acts 2.39 1. Cor. 7.14 Q. What is the Lords Supper A. A Sacrament of our a continuance and growth in Christ a 1. Cor. 10.16 Q. Who is the author of this Sacrament A. The b Lord Iesus in the same night that he was betrayed b 1. Cor. 11.23 24 Q. What is the outward signe A. Bread c and Wine with the actions pertaining to them as breaking giuing receiuing eating and drinking c Mat. 26 27 28. Q. What is the inward grace A. Christ d with all the benefits of his death and passion d 1. Cor. 11.24 Q. What is the duty of the Minister in the administration of this Sacrament A. To consecrate e it by declaring the institution thereof and prayer ioyned with thankesgiuing As also to breake the bread and afterwards to deliuer the bread and wine to the people e 1. Cor. 11 23 24. Matth. 26.26 27 28. Marke 14.22 Luke 22.19 Q. What is hereby signified A. The Action of God the Father offering Christ to all and bestowing him f effectually vpon the worthy receiuer f 1. Cor. 10.16 Q. What is the dutie of the receiuers A. To receiue g the bread and wine deliuered and to eate and drinke thereof g Matth. 26.26 27.1 Cor. 11.23 24. Q. What is signified hereby A. Our h receiuing and feeding vpon Christ by faith h 1. Cor. 10.16 Q Is it sufficient to receiue this Sacrament once A. No l but we must receiue it often l Acts. 2.42 and 20.7 Q. For what end and vse ought wee to receiue this Sacrament A. To k confirme our faith communion with Christ all sauing graces in vs to keepe l in remembrance the Lords death vntill he come againe and to testifie m our loue one to another k 1. Cor. 10.16 l 1. Cor. 11.24.26 m 1. Cor. 12.13 Q. What is the danger of vnworthy receiuing A. Vnworthy n receiuers are guiltie of the body and bloud of the Lord and doe eate and drink iudgement to themselues n 1. Cor. 11.27.29 Q. Who are to receiue this Sacrament A. Such as know their n misery by sin the remedy thereof in Christ and o the doctrine of the Sacrament with all earnestly p longing to bee satisfied with the bread of life n Matth. 11.28 o Exod. 12.26 27. p Reu. 22.17 Q. What else is required in them that come to this Table A. A renewed q hatred of all sinne an heartie endeauour to ouercome naturall passions and an vtter and wel-aduised forsaking of r grosser sins willingnes s to be strengthened in faith and a t longing desire for the good of our brethren q Luk 3.12.13 Matth. 18.3 r Luke 14.28.29 c. s Matth. 5.6 t Mark 11.25 Matth. 5.23.24 Q. What if a man find himselfe weake in faith and full of doubting A. Hee must bewaile u his vnbeleefe pray for faith seeke to haue his doubts resolued and so receiue to bee further w strengthened u Marke 9.24 w Iudg. 6.36.37 Exod. 12.1 2 3 4. Q. How ought a mans heart to be affected in receiuing the Sacrament A. With g reuerence ioy and h comfort meditating i on the outward signes what they signifie the dainties prepared and loue of him that prepared them our communion with Christ his graces his faithfull people wherby the heart is prepared to thanksgiuing g Exod. 3.5 Gen. 28.17 h Deut. 16.15 i 1. Cor. 11.25 1. King 8.66 Q. What must we do after we haue receiued A. Wee must endeauour to finde