people to himselfe neuer ceasing to doe them good for his promise sake 106. The people dâ—spearsed vâ—… Antiochus do magnifie the goodnes of God among their repentant and prayeth to be gathered from among the heathen that they may praise his name 107. Dauid exhorteth all that are redâ—emed by the Lord and gathered vnto him to giue thankes therefore who by sending prosperity and aduersitie â—ringeth men vnto him Therefore as the righteous there reioyce so shall the wicked haue their moâ—thes sâ—opâ—â—â— 108. Dauid â—â—â—â— Harâ—â— anâ—â—â—â—câ— praiseth the Lord and assureth himselfe of 〈…〉 of God concerning his kingdome â—uâ—r Israel â—nd 〈…〉 againâ— other Nations who though he séeme to forsake vs for a time yet he alone in the end will cast downe our enemies 109. Dauid being falsely accused by Sauls flatterers prayeth God to helpe him to destroy his enemies who represent Iudas the traytor vnto Iesus Christ and all like enemies of the children of God 110. Dauid prophesieth of the power and euerlasting kingdome of Christ and of his priest-hood which should put an end to the priest-hood of Leui. 111. He giueth thankes to the Lord for his maruailous workes towards his Church and declareth wherein true wisdome and right knowledge consisteth 112. He praiseth the felicitie of them that feare God and condenmeth the cursed state of the contemners of God 113. An exhortation to praise the Lord for his prouidence in that that contrary to the course of nature he worketh in his Church 114. Israel deliuered out of Egipt putteth vs in remembrance The Contents of Gods great mercies towards his children and of our vnthankfulnes for the same 115. The faithfull oppressed by Idolatrous Tyrants promise that they will not be vnmindefull of so great a benifite if it would please God to heare their praier and deliuer them by his omnipotent power 116. Dauid being in great daunger of Saul in the desart of Maon perceiuing the great inestimable loue of God towards him magnifieth such great mercies and protesteth that he will be thankefull for the same 117. He exhorteth the Gentiles to praise God because he hath accomplished aswell to them as to the Iewes the promise of life euerlasting by Iesus Christ 118. Dauid reiected of Saul and of the people at the time appointed obtained the kingdome for the which he biddeth all them that feare the Lord to be thankefull vnder whose person Christ is liuely set forth who should be of his people reiected 119. The Prophet wonderfully commendeth Gods Law wherein he cannot satisfie himselfe nor expresse sufficiently his affection thereunto adding notable complaintes and consolations méete for the faithfull to haue both in heart and voice and in the Hebrewe euery eight verses begin with one letter of the Alphabet 120. Dauid banished from among the barbarous Arabians through false reports of enuious flatterers lamenteth his long abode among such infidels giuen to all kind of wickednesse and contention 121. The Prophet sheweth by his owne example that the faithfull ought to looke for all their succour of God alone who will gouerne and giue good successe to all their godly enterprises 122. Dauid reioyceth that God accomplisheth his promise and placed his Arke in Sion giuing thankes and praying for the prosperity of the Church 123. A praier of the faithfull which are afflicted by the wicked worldlings and contemners of God 124. The faithfull deliuered from great danger acknowledge The Contents not to haue escaped by their owne power but through the fauour of God 125. He describeth the assurance of the faithfull in their afflictions and desireth their wealth and the destruction of the wicked 126. This Psalme was made after the returne of the people from Babilon and sheweth that the meane of their deliuerance was wonderfull after the 70. yéeres of captiuity forâ— spoken by Ieremie 25. 12. and 29. 10. 127. It is not mans wit power or labor but the frée goodnesse of God that giueth riches preserueth Townes and Countries giueth nourishment and children 128. Here is described the prosperous estate of persons married in the feare of God and the promises of Gods blessings to all them that liue in this honorable estate according to his commandements 129. He admoâ—isheth the Church though afflicted in all ages for God will deliueâ— it and suddenly destroy the enemies thereof 130. An effectuous praier to obtaine mercy and forgiuenesse of his sinnes and aâ— length deliuerance from all euils 131. Dauiâ— charged with ambition protesteth his humility before God 132. The faithfull grounded vppon Gods promise made vnto Dauid desireth that he would establish the same both as touching his posterity and the building of the Temple to pray there as was before spoken 133. The commendations of godly and brotherly amity compared to the most pretious oyle mentioned in Exodus 30. 134. He exhorteth the Leuites that watch in the Temple to praise the Lord. 135. Hee exhorteth all the faithfull to praise God for his maruellous workes and graces wherein hée hath declared his Maieâ—tie to the confusion of all Idolaters 136. An earnest exhortation to giue thankes vnto God The Contents for the creation and gouernance of all things 137. The Israelites in their captiuity hearing the Chaldeans reproche and blaspheme God and his Religion desire God to punish the Edomites who prouoketh the Babilâ—mans against them and prophecieth the destruction of Babilon 138. Dauid praiseth the goodnesse of God towards him for which euen forraine Princes shall praise the Lord together with him and he is assured to haue like comfort of God hereafter as heretofore 139. Dauid to cleanse his heart from all hipocrisie sheweth that nothing is so secret which God séeth not after declaring his zeale and feare of God he protesteth to be enemy to all them that contemne God 140. Dauid praieth vnto the Lord against the cruelty falshood and iniuries of his enemies assuring himselfe of his succour wherefore he prouoketh the iust to praise the Lord and to assure themselues of his tuition 141. Dauid being grieuously persecuted vnder Saul desireth succour and patience till God take vengeance of his enemies 142. Dauid neither for feare nor anger would kill Saul but with a quiet minde praied vnto God who preserued him 143. An earnest prayer for remission of sinnes acknowledging that the enemies did cruelly persecute him by Gods iust iudgement he desireth to be restored to grace to be gouerned by his holy spirit that he may spend the rest of his life in the true feare and seruice of God 144. Dauid praiseth the Lord for his victories and Kingdome restored yet calling for the destruction of the wicked and declareth wherein the felicity of any people consisteth 145. Dauid describeth the wonderfull prouidence of The Contents God in gouerning and preseruing all the other creatures he praiseth God for his iustice mercy and speciall louing kindenesse towards those that cast vppon him that feare and loue him 146 Dauid teacheth that none should put their trust in men but in God alone who is almighty and deliuereth the afflicted nourisheth the poore setteth prisoners at liberty comforteth the fatherlesse widdowes strangers and is King for euer 147 The Prophet praiseth the bounty wisedome power Iustice and prouidence of God vppon all his creatures but especially vppon his Church which he gathered together after their dispersion declaring his word and iudgement so vnto them as he had done to no other people 148. He prouoketh all creatures to praise the Lord in heauen and in all places especially for the power that he had giuen to his people Israel 149. An exhortation to the Church to praise the Lord for his victorie and conquest that he giueth the Saints against The Contents all mans power 150. An exhortation to praise the Lord without ceasing by all manner of waies for all his mighty and wonderfull workes FINIS
Chapters 50. Iacob being perswaded that his soune Ioseph was dead bewaileth him 38 The mariage of Iudah the trespasse of Er and Onan and the vengeance of God that came therefore 39 Ioseph is sold to Putiphar God prospereth Ioseph and blesseth Putiphar for Iosephs sake Ioseph doth withstand the temptation of his mistresse he is falsly accused and cast into prison where God sheweth him sauour 40 Ioseph expoundeth the dreames of the two prisoners the truth whereof appeared at the birth day of Pharaoh 41 Ioseph expoundeth Pharoes dreams of Kine Eares he is made ruler ouer all Egypt the dearth beginneth in all lands 42 Iacob sendeth Iosephs brethren into Egypt to buy Corne Ioseph knoweth them and â—rieth them Simeon remaineth in prison the other returne to their father to fetch Beniamin Iacob is loath to let Beniamin goe but at the last The Contents of Genesis he is content 43 Iacob suffereth Beniamin to depart with his children 44 Ioseph commanndeth his cup to be put in the Sacke of Beniamin the cup is found in the Sacke of Beniamin Ioseph accuseth his brethren of theft Iudah offereth himselfe to be bound for his brother Beniamin 45 Ioseph maketh himselfe knowne to his brethren hée comforteth them sheweth that he was sent thither by Gods prouidence 46 God assureth Iacob of his iourney into Egypt 47 Iacob commeth before Pharaoh to whome Pharaoh giueth the land of Gossen 48 Ioseph with his two sonnes visiteth his sicke father Iacob rehearseth Gods promises 49 Iacob blesseth all his sonnes by name and sheweth them what is to come he appointeth the place of his buriall 50 Iacob is honorably buried Ioseph forgiueth his brethren all iniuries done vnto him The second Booke of Moses in Latine with a Greeke word called Exodus and in Hebrewe Vellesechâ—moth hath fortie Chapters The Contents of the Chapters viz. 1. THE Children of Iacob which came into Aegipt the Chapters 40. new Pharaoh goeth about to oppresse them in vaine by ouerburdning of them by murther and drowning of their men Children the Midwiues haue pitty on them and be rewarded of God 2. Moses is borne and cast into the Flages he is taken vp of Pharaoes Daughter and deliuered to his owne Mother to be nurssed 3. Moses kéepeth the shéepe of Iethro his Father in law God appeareth to him in a Bush and sendeth him to deliuer the Children of Israell 4. God giueth thrée signes vnto Moses which doe declare that he was sent of God Moses taketh his leaue of his Father The Contents of Exodus in law 5. Moses and Aaron doe their message to Pharao who will not suffer the Children of Israell to depart but oppresseth them more and more 6. God renueth his promise concerning the deliuerance of the Israelites 7. Moses and Aaron speake to Pharao they turne the Rod into a Serpent and the Water into blood and Pharaoes Sorcerers doe the like And Pharaoes heart is hardned the more 8. The plague of Frogs which die at the praier of Moses Moses prayeth againe but Pharaoes heart is hardned 9. The Moraine of Beases the plague of Botches and Soares The horrible Haile Thunder and Lightnings 10. The plague of Grashoppers Pharao confesseth his sinne Pharao forbiddeth Moses to come any more in his presence Chapters 40. 11. The Lord commandeth the Hebrues to rob the Aegiptians The death of the first borne of all things in Aegipt is signified 12. The Lord ordaineth the Passeouer The Number that went out of Egypt and how long they continued in Egypt 13. The first borne are sanctified vnto the Lord. Children must be taught how their Fathers were deliuered out of Egypt 14. Pharaos heart is hardned and he pursueth the Israelits 15. Moses with the men and women sing praises vnto God for their deliuerance 16. The Israelites come into the Deserts of Sin Manna is reserued for a Remembrance vnto their Posterity 17 The Israelites come into Rephidim Moses holdeth vp his hands in prayer and the Amaleckites are ouercome 18. Iethro Moses Father in law brought his Wife and The Contents of Exodus Children vnto him 19. The People are commanded to be sanctified 20. The ten Commandements of God are declared vnto the People Gods of Siluer and Gold are againe forbidden 21. Iudiciall and ciuill Ordinances appointed by God touching seruitude stealing of men man slaughter cursing of Parents brawling punishment of like with like and of a goaring Ore and such like 22. The Lawes of God concerning Theft Domage Lending Borrowing entising of Maids Witchcraft Idolatry supporting of Widdowes Strangers and Fatherlesse Vsurie Reuerence to Magistrates 23. A multitude is not to be followed in euill the reward of them that kéepe the commandements 24. Moses offered vp Sacrifice vnto the Lord and sprinckled the People with the blood of the Couenant The People promise obedience vnto the Lord. 25. The voluntary guifts for making the Tabernacle 26 The forme of the Tabernacle and furniture thereof 27. The forme of the Altar of burnt Sacrifice the fashion Chapters 40. of the entrance of the Tabernacle the Oyle of the Lampe 28. The Lord calleth Aaron and his Sonnes to the Priesthood and the forme of their Garments is described 29 The manner of the consecrating of the Priests of the the two Lambs of one yeare old duely to be offered 30. The forme of the Altar of Incence the summe that the Israelites should pay to the Tabernacle 31. The Sabboth day is the signe of our Sanctification 32. The Israelites worship the Golden Calfe Moses prayeth for the Sinne of the People 33. The Lord sendeth an Angell before his People the People sorrow because the Lord denieth to goe vp with them 34. The description of God after the fast of forty daies Moses commeth downe from the Mountaine and speaketh to The Contents of Exodus the People with a couered face 35. The Sabboth is commanded to be kept 36 The great readinesse of the People in offering toward the building of the Tabernacle 37. The making and framing of the Arke of Witnes 38. The Altar of the whole burnt Offerings the Brasen Lauer the somme of that which the People offered 39. The apparrell of Aaron and his Sonnes all that the Lord commanded was done and finished Moses blesseth the Peole 40. The Tabernacle is reard vp the glory of the Lord appeareth in a cloud couering the Tabernacle The third Booke of Moses called in the Hebrewe Vaicrah and in the Latine Leuiticus hath twenty seauen Chapters The contents of the Chapters viz. 1. OF whole burnt offerings for particular persons the manner to offer whole burnt Offerings aswell Chapters 27. of â—ullocks as of Shéepe and Birds 2. The order of meat offerings all meat offerings must be seasoned with salt 3. The order of peace offerings of Shéepe of Lambs of Goates 4. The offerings for the sinnes of the Priests of the Congregation the Princes the priuate persons sinne done of ignorance 5. Of Oaths the
cleansing of him that toucheth vncleane things the purgation of an Oath and of sin done by ignorance The Contents of Lâ—uiticus 6. The offring for sinnes which are done willingly the offring of Aaron and his â—onnes 7. Trespas offrings sinne offrings of Peace offrings the sat and blood may not be eaten 8. The Câ—nsecration of Aaron and his Sonnes and of the annoynting of the Tabernacle 9. The first offrings of Aaron Aaron blesseth the people the â—lory of the Lord â—s shewed 10. Nadab and Abihu are slaine Israel mourneth for them the Priests are forbidden wâ—â—â— 11. Of Beasts Fishes and Birds which â—e cleane and which be vncleane 12. A law how Women should be purged after their deliuerance 13. The Priests must haue a consideration and iudge Chapters 27. who are Lepers of the leprous Garment 14. The cleansing of the Leper and of the house that he is in 15. The manner of purging the vncleannes both of Men and Women 16. What Aaron must doe of the scape Goat the cleansing of the Sanctuary 17. All sacrifices must be brought to the doore of the Tabernacle to Deâ—â—ls they may not offer they may not â—at blood 18. The Israelites may not walke after the mâ—â—ner of the â—giptians nor Canaanites what degrée of kindred may marry together 19. A repetition of sundry Lawes and Ordinances a consideration of the poore 20. They that giue of their seede to Molech must die against such as séeke after Sorcerers 21 At what Funeralls the Priests may be present how pure the Priests ought to be touching themselues and their families The Contents of Leuiticus 22 Who ought to abstaine from eating the things that were offered how what and when they should be offered 23 Of the holie daies of the Sabboth the Passeouer the feasts of vnleauened bread 24 The Oyle for the Lampes he that blasphemeth must be stoned he that killeth shall be killed 25 The Sabboth of the seauenth yéere and the yéere of Iubile 26 They are blessed that kéepe the commandements of God and cursed are they that kéepe them not 27 Of diuers vowes and redemption of the same all Tythes are due to the Lord. The fourth Booke of Moses called in the Hebrew Vaiedabbar and in the Latine Numery hath thirtie sixe Chapters The Contents of the Chapters viz. 1 MOses and Aron with the twelue Princes of Tribes Chapters 36. are commanded of the Lord to number them that are méete for warre The Leuites are exempted for the seâ—â—â—ce of the Tabernacle 2 The order of the Tentes the heads of the kinreds of Israel 3 The Leuites goe not to battaile but minister in the Sanctuarie they pitch their Tents next to the habitation 4 The Office of the Leuites 5 The Leprous and polluted persons shall be put out of the Tents the satisfaction for sinne the Law of Iealousie 6 The Law of consecration of the Nazarites how the Priests shall blesse the people The Contents of Numbers 7 The offring of the heads and Princes of Israel in the dedication of the Tabernacle and the Altar the Lord speaketh to Moses out of the mercie seate 8 The order of the Lampes the â—orme of the Candlesticke the cleansing and offering of the Leuites 9 What time the cleane and what time the vncleâ—â—e ought to kéepe the pâ—ssâ—ouer the cloud couering the â—abernacle leadeth the Israelites through the wildernâ—… 10 The Trumpets of â—â—â—â—er and their vse Hoâ—â—b refâ—seth to goe with Moses 11 The people murmureth they desire â—lâ—â—â— theâ—… Manna it raâ—â—eth â—uailes the 〈…〉 are 〈…〉 12 Aron Miriam geudge against Moses Miriam is stricken Chapters 36. with Leprosie and healed at the praier of Moses 13 Certaine men are sent to search the land of Canaan They bring of the fruit of the land 14 The people murmure against Moses and Aron they would haue stoned Caleb and Ioshua 15 What manner of offerings the Israelites should offer when they enter into the land of promise the man stoned 16 The rebellion of Chorah Dathan and Abiram whome the earth swallowed vp quicke 17 Arons rodde buddeth and beareth blossoms whereby his priest hood is confirmed against the rebellions people 18 The office of the Leuites the Tithes and first fruits must be giuen them Arons heritage 19 Of the ashes of the red Cowe the water of expiation is made to washe away diuers vncleanesse 20 Miriam the sister of Moses and Aron dieth Moses and Aron shall not enter into the land of promise 21 Israel vanquished King Arad and a Cananite the fiery Serpents are sent to sting the murmuring people The Contents of Numbers 22 â—ing Balac sendeth twice for Balaam to curse the Israâ—lites the Lord forbiddeth him to goe the Angell rebuketh him and Balaams Asse speaketh 23 Balaam causeth seauen Altars to be built God teacheth him what to answer in stâ—â—de of cursing he blesseth the Israelites 24 Balaam Prophesieth prosperously of the Kingdome of Israel and of the comming of Christ 25 For the fornication of the people committed with the daughters of Moab God commandeth the chiefe rulers to be hanged Phiâ—eâ—s killeth Zimri and Cosbi 26 The children of Israel are numbred in the plaine of Moab from twenty yéeres and vpward 27 The law of the heritage of the daughters of Zalphaad Moses praieth for a gouernour of the people and Ioshua is appointed 28 What must be offered on euery feast day 29 What must be offered the eight first daies of the seauenth month 30 Of vowes when they shall be kept and when not Chapters 36. 31 The Madianites are slaine and their Citties burnt Balaam alsâ— is slaine onely the virgins are reserued aliue 32 Moses giueth to the Rubeâ—tes Gadites and to the halfe 〈…〉 oâ— Manasses their portion of their in heritance beyond 〈…〉 33 The two and fortie iourneis of Israel are numbred they are commanded to kill the Canaanites The Contents of Numbers 34 The costes and borders of the land of promise certaine men are assigned to deuâ—de the land 35 The law of man slaughter for one mans witnesse shall no man be condemned 36 An order for the marriage of the daughters of Zalphaad the â—nâ—eritance could not be giuen from one Tribe to another The fift Booke of Moses called in Hebrew Elle haddebarim and in Latine Deuterâ—nomium and hath thirtie foure Chapters The Contents of the Chapters viz. 1 MOses reproueth the people for their inâ—redulitie Chapters 34. 2 A rehearsall of the benefits of God bestowed vpon his people his people Israel is forbâ—dden to fight against the Edomites Moabites and Ammomtes Sehon King of Hesbon is discomâ—â—ted 3 Things that chanced from the two Kings Sehon Og The Contents of Deuteronomie vnto the Institution of Iosuah in Moses steade 4 An exhortation to obserue the law without adding thereto or diminishing wée must teach the Law to our children wée ought to make no Image whereby wée might be induced to Idolatrie 5 Moses is the meane betwéene
the request of Achsah the Children of Leui the Canaanites are made tributaries but not destroyed 2 The Angell rebuketh the people because they had made peace with the Canaanites the cause is shewed why God suffered Idolaters to remaine among them 3 The Canaanites were left to trie Israel Othoniel deliuereth Israel Ahud killeth King Eglon Samger killeth the Philistims 4 Debora iudgeth Israel and exhorteth Barac to deliuer the people Sifera fléeth and is killed by Iael The Contents of Iudges 5 The Song and thankesgiuing of Debora and Barac after the victorie 6 Israel is oppressed of the Madianites for their wickednesse Gedeon is sent to be their deliuerer he asked a signe 7 The Lord commandeth Gedeon to send away a great part of his companie the Madianites are discomfited by a wondrous sort Oreb and Zeb are flame 8 Ephraim murmureth against Gedeon he maketh an Ephod which was the cause of Idolatrie of Gedeous sonnes and his death 9 Abimâ—lech vsurpeth the Kingdome and putteth his brethren to death Ioatham proposeth a Parable 10 Thola dieth Iaire also dieth the Israelites are punished for their sinnes they crie vnto God and he hath pittie on them 11 Iphtah being chased away by his brethren was after Chapters 36. made Captaine ouer Israel he maketh a rash vow hée vanquisheth the Ammonites and sacrifieth his daughter according to his vow 12 Iephtah killeth two and fortie thousand Ephramites after Iephtah succéedeth Ibzan Elon and Abdon 13 Israel for their wickednesse is oppressed of the Philistims the Angell appeareth to Manoahs wife the Angell commanded him to sacrifie vnto the Lord the birth of Sampson 14 Sampson desireth to haue a wife of the Philistims hée killeth a Lyon he propoundeth a riddle he killeth thirtie his wife forsaketh him and taketh an other 15 Sampson tieth fire brands to the Foxes tailes the Philistims burne his father in lawe and his wife with a The Contents of Iudges iawe bone of an Asse he killeth a thousand men out of a great tooth in the Iawe God giueth him water 16 Sampson carieth away the gates of Azza hée was deceiued by Dalila he pulleth downe the house vpon the Philistims and dieth with them 17 Michas mother according to her vow made her sonne two Idols 18 The Children of Dan send men to search the land then come the sixe hundreth and take the Gods and the Priest of Micah away they destroy Laish 19 Of the Leuite whose wife was villanously killed in Giâ—ea the Leuite cutteth her in twelue péeces and sendeth them to the twelue Tribes 20 The Israelites assemble in Mispah to whome the Leuite declareth his wrong they send for them that did the villanie 21 The Israelites sweare that they will not marrie their daughters vnto the Beniamites they flay them of Iaves Gilead and giueth their Virgins to the Beniamites the Beniamites take the daughters of Silo. The Booke of Ruth contayneth foure Chapters The Contents of the Chapters viz. 1 ELimelech goeth with his wife and Children into the Chapters 4. land of Moab he and his sonnes die Naoni and Ruth come to Bethelem 2 Ruth gathereth corne in the fields of Booz the gentlenesse The Contents of Ruth of Booz towards her 3 Naomi giueth Ruth counsell she sléepeth at Booz féete he acknowledgeth himselfe to be her kinsman 4 Booz speaketh to Ruths next kinsman touching her mariage the ancient custome in Israel Booz marieth Ruth of whome he begetteth Obed the generation of Pharez The first Booke of Samuel otherwise called the first Booke of the Kings hath thirtie and one Chapters The Contents of the Chapters viz. 1 THe Genealogie of Elkanah Father of Samuel his two Chapters 31. wiues Hannah was barren and praied to the Lord her answer to Eli. Samuel is borne she doth dedicate him to the Lord. The Contents of 1. Samuels 2. The song of Hannah The sonnes of Eli are wicked the new customes of the Priests Samuel ministreth before the Lord. Eli blesseth Elkanah and his wife 3. There was no manifest vision in the time of Eli. The Lord calleth Samuel thrée times and sheweth what shall Chapters 31. come vppon Eli and his house the same thing declareth Samuel to Eli. 4. The Arke of the Lord is taken Eli and his children dye 5. The Philistims bring the Arke into the house of Dagon The men of Ashdod are plagued The Arke is carried to Gath and after to Ekron 6. The Philistims offer golden Emerods The men of Beth shemesh are striken for looking into the Arke 7. The Arke is brought to Kiriath iearim Samuel exhorteth the people to forsake their sinne and turne to the Lord. The Philistims fight against Israel and are ouercome Samuel iudgeth Israel 8. Samuel maketh his sonnes Iudges ouer Israel who follow not his steps The Israelites aske a King 9. Saul séeking his fathers Asses by the counsell of his seruant goeth to Samuel The Prophets called Seers 10. Saul is annointed King by Samuel Samuel assembleth the people and sheweth them their sinnes The Contents of 1. Samuel 11. Nahash the Ammonite warreth against Iabesh Gilead who asketh helpe of the Israelites Saul promiseth help the Ammonites are slaine the kingdome is renued 12. Samuel declaring to the people his integritie reproueth their ingratitude 13. Saul being disobedient to Gods commandement is shewed of Samuel that he shall not raigne 14. Ionathan and his harnesse bearer put the Philistims to flight 15. Saul is commanded to slay Amalek he spareth Agâ—g and the best things Samuel reproueth him 16. Samuel is reproued of God and is sent to annoint Dauid God regardeth the heart The Spirit of the Lord commeth vppon Dauid 17. The Philistims make warre against Israel Goliath defieth Israel Dauid killeth Goliath and the Philistims flee 18 The amity of Ionathan Dauid Saul would haue slaine Dauid Saul feareth Dauid séeing that the Lord is with him 19. Ionathan declareth to Dauid the wicked purpose of Chapters 31. Saul The spirit of Prophesie commeth on Saul 20. Ionathan comforteth Dauid they renue their league Saul would haue killed Ionathan Ionathan aduertiseth Dauid by three Arrowes of his fathers furie 21. Dauid fleeeth to Nob to Abimelech the Priest he getteth of him the shew bread to satisfie his hunger 22. Dauid hideth himselfe in a Caue many that were in trouble came vnto him 23. Dauid chaseth the Philistims from Keila Ionathan comforteth Dauid Sauls enterprise is broken in pursuing Dauid 24. Dauid hid in a Caue spareth Saul he sheweth to Saul his innocencie Saul acknoweledgeth his fault he causeth Dauid to sweare vnto him to be fauourable to his seed 25. Samuel dieth Nabal and Abigail the Lord killeth Nabal Abigail and Ahinoam Dauids wiues Michal is giuen The Contents of 1. Samuel to â—halti 26 Dauid was discouered vnto Saul by the Ziphims Dauid taketh away Sauls speare and a Cruce of water that stood at his head Saul confesseth his sinne 27. Dauid fâ—eeth to Achish King of Gath
King thereof 10. Iehu causeth the seauentie sonnes of Ahab to be slaine he killeth also all the Priests of Baal 11. Athaliah putteth to death all the Kings sonnes except Ioash the sonne of Ahazia Iehoiada causeth Athaliah to be 〈…〉 Baal and his Priests are destroied 12. â—â—hoash maketh prouision for the repairing of the Temple Iehoash is killed by two of his seruants 13. Iehoahaz the sonne of Iehu is deliuered into the hands of the Assirians he praieth vnto God and is deliuered Chapters 25. 14. Amaziah the King of Iuda putteth to death them that fine his father and after smiteth Edom. 15. Azariah King of Iudah becommeth a Leper 16. Ahaz King of Iudah consecrateth his sonne in fire 17. Hoshea King of Israel is taken 18. Hezekiah King of Iudah putteth downe the brazen Serpent and destroieth the Idoles and prospereth 19. God promiseth by Esaiah victorie to Hezekiah 20. Hezekiah being sicke receiueth the signe of his health 21. King Manasseh restoreth Idolatrie and vseth great crueltie 22. Iosiah repaireth the Temple Helkiah findeth the booke of the Law and causeth it to be presented to Iosiah who sendeth The Contents of 2. Kings to Huldah the Prophetesse to enquire the Lords will 23. Iosiah readeth the Law before the people he maketh a couenant with the Lord he putteth downe the Idols after he had killed their Priestes he kéepeth the Passeouer he destroieth the Coniurers he was killed in Megiddo and his sonne Iehoahaz reigneth in his stéed after he was taken his sonne Iehoiakim was made King 24. Iehoiakim made subiect to Nabuchad-nezzar rebelleth he and his people are carried to Babilon Zedekiah is made King 25. Ierusalem is besieged of Nabuchad-nezzar and taken The sonnes of Zedekiah are slaine before his eyes and after his owne eyes put out The first Booke of the Chronicles called in Latine Verba dierum after the Greekes Paralipomenon which the Hebrewes call Dibre Haiamim and reâ—ken both the Bookes but for one hath twenty and nine Chapters The Contents of the Chapters viz. 1. THe genealogie of Adam and Noah vntill Abraham Chapters 29. and from Abraham vntill Esau his children Kings and Dukes came of him 2. The genealogie of Iudah vnto Ishai the father of Dauid 3. The genealogie of Dauid and his posteritie vnto the sonnes of Iosiah 4. The genealogie of the sonnes of Iudah of Ashur of Iabes and his praier 5. The birth right taken from Reuben and giuen to the sonnes of Ioseph The genealogie of Reuben and Gad and of The Contents of 1. Chronicles the halfe Tribe of Manasseh 6. The genealogie of the sonnes of Leui their order in the Ministrie of the Tabernacle Aaron and his sonnes Priestes Their habitation 7. The genealogie of Issachar Beniamin Naphtali Manasseh Ephraim and Asher 8. The sonnes of Beniamin and race of Saul 9. All Israel and Iudah are numbred Of the Priests and Leuites and of their offices 10. The battle of Saul against the Philistims in which he dieth and his sonnes also the cause of Sauls death 11. The â—â—busites rebell against Dauid from whom â—e taketh the Tower of Sion 12. What they were that went with Dauid when he fled from Saul what they â—ere that câ—me vnto him vnto Hebron out of euerie Tribe to make him King 13. The Arke is brought againe from Kiriath-iearim to Chapters 29. Ierusalem Vzza dieth because he touched it 14. Hiram sendeth wood and worke men to Dauid By the counsell of God he goeth against the Philistims and ouer commeth them 15. Dauid bringeth the Arke with ioy and dancing before it is despised of his wife Michal 16. The Arke being placed they offer sâ—â—rifices Dauid appointeth a notable Psalme to be sung in the praise of the Lord. 17. Christ is promised vnder the figure of Salomon 18. The battle of Dauid against the Philistims and against Moab Zobah Aram and Edom. 19. Hanun King of the children of Ammon doth great iniuries to the seruants of Dauid hee prepareth an armie against Dauid and is ouercome 20. Rabbah destroyed The Ammonites tormented The The Contents of 1. Chronicles Philistims are thâ—â—â—e ouercome with their â—iants 21. Dauid cauâ—eth the people to be numbred and there dye seauentie thousand men of the pestilence 22. Dauid prepareth things necessarie for the building of the Temple 23. Dauid being old ordeineth Salomon King Aaron and his sonnes are for the high Prieste 24. Dauid assigneth offices vnto the sonnes of Aaron 25. The singers are appointed with their places and lots 26. The Porters of the Temple are ordained euerie man to the gate which he should keepe and ouer the Treasure 27. Of the Princes and Rulers that ministred vnto the King 28. Because Dauid was forbidden to build the Temple â—e wâ—lleth Salomon and the people to performe it exhorting him to feare the â—ord 29. The offering of Dauid and of the Princes for the building of the Temple The second Booke of the Chronicles which in the Hebrewe is one with the first hath thirtie and sixe Chapters The Contents of the Chapters viz. 1. THe offering of Salomon at Gibeon He praieth vnto Chapters 36. God to giue him wisedome which hee giueth him and more The number of his Charets and horses and of his riches 2. Salomon sendeth to Hiram the King of Tyrus for wood and worke men 3. The Temple of the Lord and the Porch are builded with other things thereto belonging 4. The Altar of brasse the Lauatorie the Caldron the Candlestickes c. 5. The things dedicated by Dauid are put in the Temple 6. Salomon blesseth the people He praiseth the Lord hée praieth vnto God for those that shall pray in the Temple The Contents of 2. Chronicles 7. The fire consumeth the Sacrifice the glorie of the Lord filleth the Temple 8. The Citties that Salomon built his Sacrifices which hée offered 9. The Quéene of Sheba commeth to sée Salomon and bringeth gifts 10. The rigour of Rehoboam he followeth lewde counsaile The people rebell 11. Rehoboam is forbidden to fight against Ieroboam 12. Rehoboam forsaketh the Lord and is punished by Shishak 13. Abijah maketh warre against Ieroboam he sheweth the occasion he trusteth in the Lord and ouercommeth Ieroboam 14. Asa destroieth Idolatrie and commandeth his people Chapters 36. to serue the true God 15. The exhortation of Azariah Asa purgeth his Countrie of Idolatrie they sweare together to serue the Lord he deposeth his mother for her Idolatrie 16. Asa for feare of Baasha King of Israel maketh a couenant with Benhadad King of Siria he is reproued by the Prophet 17. Iehoshaphat trusting in the Lord prospereth in riches and honor he abolisheth Idolatrie and causeth the people to be taught 18. Iehoshaphat maketh affinity with Ahab foure hundred Prophets counsaile Ahab to goe to warre Michaiah is against them The effect of his prophecie 19. After Iehoshaphat was rebuked by the Prophet hée calleth againe the people to the honouring of the Lord. 20. Iehoshaphat and the
flocke 57. The good men are taken away the wicked ones take pleasure in Idolatry the godly receiue comfort the wicked doth perish 58. The Lord by the mouth of the Prophet reproueth the people for their fastings which were full of hipocrisie The Contents of Esay 59. The Lord is mighty to saue and ready to heare our requests our sinnes are the cause why God heareth vs not neither granteth our requests 60. A consolation and comfort to Hierusalem the Church is gathered togeather among the Gentiles by preaching of the Gospell and aboundeth with all good things 61. He prophecieth that Christ shall be annointed and sent to preach 62. A prophecy of the comming of Christ 63. Of the redemption promised to the people 64. The Prophet vnder the person of the Iewes bewaileth their â—râ—â—e and banishment mans righteousnesse is as a cloth defâ—lâ—d 65. The reâ—ecting of the Iewes and calling of the Heathen 66. God dwelleth not in Temples made by mans hands he despiseth sacrifices done without mercy and faith God comforteth them that are troubled for his sake among the Christians the Sabaoth is continually The Booke of the Prophet Ier emie hath fitftie two Chapters The Coments of the Chapters viz. 1. THe stocke of Ieâ—emie and in what time he prophecied Chapters 52. he excuseth himselfe and would refuse the office of Prophet because he is young and vnexpert he is taught of the Lord and be coÌ„meth bould 2. God rehearseth his benefits done vnto the Iewes against Priests and Prophets or Preachers that contemne and despise God the Iewes are destroyed because they forsooke God and because they ran a whore hunting after Idols 3. God being mercifull calleth to repentance his people which he had forsaken for their whoredome with Idols hée exhorteth Israel vnto repentance promising them Shepheards The Contents of Ieremie that should haue the true knowledge of God the returne of Israel vnto God confessing their offence 4. The true repentance or returning to God he exhorteth to the Circumcision of the heart the destruction of Iury is prophecied for the malice of their hearts 5. In Iury is there no righteous or faithfull man found â—ither amongst the people or the rulers for whose sake the Lord should spare the Citty wherefore Iury is destroyed of the Assirians 6. The sinnes for which Hierusalem is afflicted vncircumcised eares couetousnes dâ—câ—â—pt the Lord reiecteth the sacrifice of the Iewes the comming of the Babilonians is prophecied againe 7. Ieremie is commanded to shewe vnto the people the word of God which trusteth in the outward seruice of the Temple the euils that shal happen to the Iewes for the despising of the Prophets Sacrifices â—oth not the Lord chiefly require of the Iewes but that they should obay his word Chapters 52. 8. The destruction of the Iewes the Lord moueth the people to amendment reckoning vp their sinnes he reprehendeth the lying doctrine of the Prophets and Priests 9. The complaints and bewailing of the Prophets the malice of the people in the knowledge of God ought we onely to reioyce the vncircumcision of the heart 10. The constellations of the â—larres are not to be feared of the weakenesse of Idols and of the power of God of euill creatures 11. A curse to them that obay not the words of Gods promise the people of Iuda following the steps of their fathers worship strange Gods the Lord saieth that he will not heare the Iewes and forbiddeth also Ieremie to pray for them 12. The Prophet marueileth greatly at the prosperity of the wicked although he confesse God to be righteous the Iewes are forsaken of the Lord he speaketh against Curats and Preachers that seduce the people the Lord threatneth destruction vnto the Nations that bordered vpon Iury which The Contents of Ieremie troubled and vexed it 13. The destruction of the Iewes is prefigured and their sparsing abroad why Israel was receiued to be the people of God and why they were forsaken 14. Of the dearth that should come in Iury the prayer of the people asking mercy of the Lord the vnfaithfull people are not heard of prayer fasting and of false Prophets that seduce the people 15. The Lord will not heare Moses and Samuel if they pray for the people but wrap them in many miseries the cause of such great miseries 16. â—â— prophecieth the miseries of the Iewes he sheweth that the worshipping of Images and the contempt of Gods Lawe is cause of their miseries he prophecieth the captiuity of Babilon and their deliuerance from thence againe 17. The fâ—â—wardnesse of the Iewes cursed be those that put their confidence in man and those blessed that trust in God mens heart is wicked God is the searcher of the heart the liuing waters are forsaken the hallowing of the Sabaoth is commanded 18. God sheweth by the example of a Potter that it is in his power to destroy the despisers of his word to helpe them Chapters 52. againe when they amend the conspiracy of the Iewes against Ieremie his prayer against his aduersaries 19. He prophecieth the destruction of Hierusalem for the contempt and despising of the word of God 20. Ieremie is smitten and east into prisâ—n for preaching of the word of God he prophecieth the captiuity of Babilon he complaineth that he is a mocking-stocke for the word of God he is compelled by the spirit to preach the word 21. He prophecieth that Zedekias shall be taken and the Citty burned 22. He exhorteth the King of Iuda to iudgement and righteousnesse why Hierusalem is brought into captiuity the death of Sellum the sonne of Iosias is prophecied 23. He speaketh against euill Curats that make hauocke of the flocke of the Lord the comming of the true Shepheard The Contents of Ieremie Christ is prophecied against false prophets the miracles of false Prophets 24. The vision of the two panniers of flgges the first vision signifieth that part of the people should be brought again from captiuity the second that Zedekias and the rest of the people should be destroyed 25. Ieremie prophecieth that they shall be in captiuity 70. yéeres because they contemned and despised the word of God 26. Ieremie moueth the people to amendment he is taken of the Prophets and Priests and brought to iudgement Vrias the Prophet is killed of Iehoakim contrary to the will of God 27. Ieremie at the commandement of the Lord sendeth bondes to the King of Iuda and to the other Kings that were nigh whereby they are admonished to become subiects vnto Nabuchodonosor he warneth the people and the Kings and rulers that they beleeue not false Prophets 28. The false prophecy of Hananias the Prophet Ieremie sheweth that the prophecy of Hananias is â—alse by the example of the other Prophets 29. The Epistle of Ieremie sent vnto them that were in captiuity in Babilon he prophecieth their returne from captiuity Chapters 52. after seauenty yéeres 30. The reâ—urnâ— of the people from Babilon God by his
of deceiuers which goe about to draw away the hearts of the simple people from the truth of God The Reuelation of St. Iohn the Diuine hath twentie two Chapters The Contents of the Chapters viz. 1. THe cause of this Reuelation of them that reade it Chapters 22. Iohn writeth to the seauen Churches the Maiâ—sty and office of the sonne of God the vision of the Candlesticks and starres 2. He exhorteth foure Churches to repentance to perseuerance patience and amendment as well by threatnings as by promises of reward 3. He exhorteth the Churches or Ministers to the true profession of faith and to watching 4. The vision of the Maiesty of God he séeeth the throne and one sitting vppon it and foure and twenty seates about it with foure and twenty Elders sitting vppon them and foure beasts praising God day and night 5. He séeth the Lambe opening the Booke and therefore The Contents of the Reuelation the foure beasts the foure and twenty Elders and the Angels praise the Lambe and doe him worship for their redemption and other benefits 6. The Lambe openeth the six seales and many thinges follow the opening thereof 7. He séeth the seruants of God sealed in their fore heads out of all nations people which though they suffer trouble yet the Lambe féedeth them leadeth them to the fountaines of liuing water and God shall wipe away all teares from their eyes 8. The seauenth seale is opened there is silence in heauen the foure Angels blowe their Trumpets and great plagues follow vppon the earth 9. The first woe is past the foure Angells that were bound are loosed and the third parte of men is killed 10. The Angell hath the booke open he sweareth there shall be no more time he giueth the booke vnto Iohn who eateth Chapters 22. it vp 11. The Temple is measured two witnesses raised vp by the Lord are murthered by the beast 12. There appeareth in Heauen a woman cloathed with the Sunne c. 13. The beast deceiueth the reprobate and is confirmed by an other the priuiledge of the beasts marke 14. The notable company of the Lamb One Angell aâ—nounceth the Gospell another the fall of Babilon and the third warneth to flée from the beast of the Lords haruest 15. The song of them that ouercome the beast 16. The Angells poure out their vialls full of wrath and The Contents of the Reuelation what plagues follow thereof admonition to take héede and watch 17. The description of the great whore and her sinnes and punishment 18. The louers of the world are sorry for the fall of the whore of Babilon but they that be of God haue cause to reioyce for her destruction 19. Praises are giuen to God for iudging the whore 20. Sathan being bound for a certaine time and after let loose vexeth the Church grieuously 21. The blessed estate of the godly and the miserable condition of the wicked 22. The riuer of the water of life the Angell will not be worshiped A briefe collection of the contents of all the Psalmes of Dauid in meeter being in number one hundreth and fifty The Contents of the Psalmes viz. 1. THis psalme is set first as a preface to exhort all godly men to study and meditate the heauenly wisdome for they be blessed that so doe but the wicked contemners thereof at length shall come to misery 2. Dauid reioyceth that albeit enemies and worldly powers rage God will aduance his Kingdome euen to the farthest end of the world therefore he exhorteth Princes humbly to submit themselues vnder the same herein is signified Christ and his Kingdome 3. Dauid driuen out of his kingdome by his sonne Absolon was greatly tormented in minde for his sinne therefore he calleth vpon God and is bold in his promises against the terrors of enemies and present death then he reioyceth for the victory giuen to him and the Church ouer their enemies 4. Dauid persecuted by Saul calleth vpon God with assured The Contents trust reproueth his enemies for resisting his dominion and preferreth the fauour of God before all treasure 5. Dauid persecuted by Doeg and Achitophell Sauls flatterers calleth vpon God to punish their malice then assured of successe he receiued comfort 6. Dauid for his sinnes felt Gods hand and conceiued the horror of euerlasting death therefore he desireth forgiuenesse and not to die in Gods indignation then sodainely féeling Gods mercie he rebuketh his enemies who reioyce at his affliction 7. Dauid falsely accused by Chus Sauls kinsman calleth God to be his defender first that his conscience did not accuse him of any euill towards Saul next that it touched Gods glory to award sentence against the wicked and so vpon Gods mercies and promises he waxeth bold threatning that it shall fall on their necks that which his enemies purposed for others 8. The Prophet considering the excellent liberality and fatherly prouidence of God towards man whome he made as it were a God ouer all his workes giueth thankes and is astonied with the admiration of the same 9. Dauid giueth thankes for his manifold victories receiued desireth the same wonted helpe againe against his new enemies and their malitious arrogancy to be destroyed 10. He complaineth of all the wrongs which worldly men die because of their prosperity who therefore without all feare of God think they may haue all things vncontroled he calleth for remedie against such and is comforted with the hope thereof 11. This Psalme sheweth first what assaults of temptation and anguish of minde he sustained in persecution next The Contents he reioyceth that God sent him succour in necessity declaring his iustice as well in gouerning the good and wicked men as the whole world 12. He prophecying the miserable decay of all good order desireth God spéedily to send reformation then comforted with the assurance of Gods helpe and promises concludeth that when all orders are most corrupted then God will deliuer his 13. Dauid as it were ouercome with afflictions flieth to God his onely refuge encouraged through Gods promises he conceiueth confidence against the extreame horrors of death 14. He describeth the wickednesse of men so growne to such licentiousnes that God was brought to vtter contempt for which albeit he was greatly grieued yet perswaded that God would redresse it he is comforted 15. Here is taught why God chose the Iewes his peculiar people and placed his Temple among them which was that they by liuing vprightly might witnesse that they were his speciall and holy people 16. Dauid praieth to God for succour not for his workes but for his faiths sake protesting that he hateth all Idolatry taking God onely for his comfort and felicity who suffered his to lacke nothing 17. Here he complaineth to God of the cruell pride and arrogancy of Saule without any cause therefore hée desireth God to reuenge his innocency and deliuer him 18. Dauid giueth thanckes entring into his Kingdome extolling the maruellous graces of God in
the saluation of his poore afflicted seruants and the confusion of his proud enemies 75. The faithfull praise the name of the Lord which shall come to iudge at the time appointed when the wicked shall be â—ut to confusion and drincke the cup of his wrath their pâ—idâ— shall be abated and the righteous shall be exalted to honour 76. This Psalme setteth forth the power of God and care for the defence of his people in Hierusalem the destruction of the army of Senacherib and exhorteth the faithfull to be thankefull for the same 77. The Prophet in the name of the Church rehearseth the greatnesse of his affliction and his grieuous temptation whereby he was driuen to this end to consider his former conuersation and the continuall course of Gods workes in the preseruation of his seruant and so he confirmeth his faith against these temptations 78. He sheweth how God of his mercy chose the Church of the posterity of Abraham casting in their téeth the rebellion of their fathers that their children might acknowledge Gods frée mercy and be ashamed of their peruerse ancestors the holy Ghost hath comprehended as it were the summe of al Gods benefits that the grosse people might sée in few words the effect The Contents of the whole histories 79. The Israelites complaint to God for the calamity that they suffered when Antiochus destroied their Temple and Citty desiring aide against his tyranny least God and his Religion should be contemned by the heathen who should sée him for saken and perish 80. A lamentable praier to God to helpe the misery of the Church destring him to consider the first estate when his fauour shined towards them that hée might finish that worke which he had begun 81. An exhortation to praise God for his benefits condemning their ingratitude 82. Dauid declaring God to be present with Iudges and Magistrates reproueth their partiality and vnrighteousnes and exhorteth them to doe iustice but séeing no amendment he desireth God to execute Iustice himselfe 83. The Israelites pray the Lord to deliuer them from their enemies both at home and farre off also that all such wicked people be striken with his stormy tempests that they may know his power 84. Dauid exiled his country desireth ardently to returne to Gods Tabernacle and assembly of the Saints to praise God then hee praiseth the courage of the people that passe the wildernesse to assemble themselues in Sion 85. Because God withdrewe not his rods from his Church after the returne from Babilon first they put him in minde that he should not leaue the workes of his grace vnperfect and complaine of their long affliction then they reioyce in hope of promised deliuerance which was a figure of Christs Kingdome vnder whome should be perfect felicity 86. Dauid sore afflicted praieth feruently for deliuerance sometimes rehearsing his miseries and mercies receiued desiring also to be instructed of the Lord that he may feare and glorifie his name he complaineth also of his aduersaries and requireth to be deliuered from them The Contents 87. The holy Ghost promiseth that the Church as yet in misery after the captiuity of Babilon should be restored to great excellence so that nothing should be more comfortable then to be numbred among the members thereof 88. The faithfull sore afflicted by sicknesse persecution aduersity and as it were left of God without any consolation yet call on God by faith and striue against desperation 89. Dauid praised God for his couenante made betwéene him and his elect by Iesus Christ then he complaineth of the desolation of his Kingdome so that the promise séemed to be broken but finally he praieth to be deliuered from afflictions mentioning the shortnesse of mans life and confirming himselfe by Gods promises 90. Moses séeing the people neither admonished by the breuity of their life nor by plagues to be thankefull praieth God to turne their hearts and continue his mercy towards them and their posterity for euer 91. Here he describeth the assurance he liueth in that committeth himselfe wholy to Gods protection in all temptations a promise of God to those that loue him know him and trust in him to deliuer them and giue them immortall glory 92. A Psalme of the Sabaoth to stirre vp the people to acknowledge and praise God in his workes Dauid reioyceth therein but the wicked consider not that the vngoldly when he is most flourishing shall most speedily perish in the end is described the felicity of the iust planted in the house of God in praise of the Lord. 93. He praiseth the power of God in the creation of the world and beateth downe all people which lift theâ— vp against his Maiesty and prouoketh to consider his promises 94. He praieth to God against the violence of Tyrants and comforteth the afflicted by the good issue of their afflictions and by the ruine of the wicked 95. An earnest exhortation to praise God for the gouernment The Contents of the world and election of his Church to eschew the rebellion of the old fathers who tempted God in the wildernes and therefore entred not the land of promise 96. An exhortation both to the Iewes and Gentiles to praise God for his mercy and this specially ought to be referred to the Kingdome of Christ 97. Dauid exhorteth all to reioyce for the comming of the Kingdome of Christ dreadfull to the rebells and Idolators and ioyfull to the iust whome he exhorteth to innocency to reioycing and thankesgiuing 98. An earnest exhortation to all creatures to praise the Lord for his power mercy and fidelity in his promise by Christ by whome he hath communicated his saluation to al nations 99. He commendeth the power equity excellency of the Kingdome of God by Christ ouer thâ— Iewes and Gentiles prouoking them to magnifie the same and to â—â—are the Lord as the ancient fathers Moses Aaron and Samuel who calling vppon God were heard in their praiers 100. He exhorteth all men to serue the Lord who hath made vs to enter into his Courts and assemblies to praise his name 101. Dauid describeth what gouernment he will obserue in his house and kingdome by râ—â—ting out the wicked and cherishing the godly persons 102. It seemeth that this prayer was appoynted to the faithfull to pray in the captuâ—â—ty of Babilon a consolation for the building of the Church whereof followeth the praise of God to be publâ—â—hed vnto all posterities the conuersion of the Gentiles and â—tability of the Church 103. The Prophet prouoketh men and Angells and all creatures to praise the Lord for his fatherly mercies in deliuering of his people from euills in his prouidence ouer all things in preseruation of the faithfull 104. A thankes giuing for the creation of the world and gouernance of the same by his meruailous prouidence also The Contents a praier against the wicked who are the occasion that God diminisheth his blessings 105. He praiseth the singular goodnes of God for choosing a peculiar