53.5 and the Wine poured out signifies that Christ's blood was shed for many for the remission of sins Mat. 26.28 Q. What do our taking eating and drinking these signifie A. Our taking eating and drinking the bread and wine signifie the Communion of the body and blood of Christ 1 Cor. 10.16 Q. To what end was the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper ordained A. We are to do this in remembrance of Christ 1 Cor. 11.25 for as often as we eat this bread and drink this Cup we shew the Lord's Death till he come v. 26. Q. What doth our joynt partaking together of this Sacrament signifie A. Our joynt partaking of this Sacrament signifies that we being many are one bread and one body for we are all partakers of that one bread 1 Cor. 10.17 Q. What is the danger of receiving this Sacrament unworthily A. Whosoever shall eat this bread and drink this Cup of the Lord unworthily shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord 1 Cor. 11.27 and eateth and drinketh judgment to himself not discerning the Lord's body v. 29. Q. What must we do to receive this Sacrament woâ—â—hily A. Let a man examine himself and so let him eat of that â—read and drink of that Cup 1 Cor. 11.28 Q. What mean you by examining a man's self A. We must examine our selves whether we be in the Faith and prove our own selves 2 Cor. 13.5 Q. What shall become of us when we dye A. When we dye the dust shall return to the Earth as it was and the Spirit shall return unto God who gave it Eccl. 12.7 Q Shall our Bodies lye for ever in the Earth A. No there shall be a Resurrection of the Dead both of the just and unjust Acts 24.15 Q. By whom have we the Resurrection from the Dead A. As in Adam all dye so in Christ shall all be made alive 1 Cor. 15.2 all that are in the graves shall hear his voyce and shall come forth they that have done good unto the Resurrection of Life and they that have done evil to the Resurrection of Damnation Iohn 5.28 29. Q. When shall the Resurrection be A. At the last day Iohn 11.24.6.39 the end of the World Mat. 13.36 when the Lord himself shall descend from Heaven with a shout with the voyce of the Arch-Angel and with the Trump of God 1 Thes. 4.16 Q. Shall the very same Bodies rise again A. Yes this Corruptible must put on Incorruption and this Mortal shall put on Immortality 1 Cor. 15.53 Q. To what end must we rise again A. God hath appointed a day in the which he will Judge the World in Righteousness by that Man whom he hath ordained Acts 17.31 Q. What Man is that A. God shall Judge the Secrets of men by Jesus Christ Rom. 2.16 it is he who was ordained of God to be Judge both of Quick and Dead Acts 10.42 Q. Shall all Men be judged by Christ A. We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his Body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad 2 Cor. 5.10 Q. What shall be the doom of the Wicked A. Christ shall â—â—y unto the wicked depart from me ye cursed into everlasting Fire prepared for the Devil and his Angels Mat. 25.41 and they shall go away into everlasting punishment v. 46. where their Worm dyeth not and the fire is not quenched Mark 9.48 and there shall be weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth v. 50. Q. What shall be the reward of the Righteous A. Christ shall say unto the Righteous Come ye blessed of my Father inherit the Kingdom prepar'd for you from the Foundation of the World Mat. 25.34 and they shall go into Life Eternal v. 46. and shall ever be with the Lord 1 Thes. 4.17 Q. Can you exactly tell me what blessings the Righteous shall enjoy in Heaven A. Blessed are the dead which dye in the Lord they rest from their Labours Rev. 14.13 are comforted Luke 6.25 enter into the joy of their Lord Mat. 25.21.23 and an Inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that fadeth not away 1 Pet. 1.4 but it doth not yet appear what we shall be onely we know that when Christ shall appear we shall be like him 1 Iohn 3.2 Q. In the mean time how ought Christians to behave themselves in this Life A. Our Conversation must be as becometh the Gospel of Christ Phil. 1.27 walking worthy of God who hath called us unto his Kingdom and glory 1 Thes. 2.12 being fruitful in every good work and abounding in the knowledge of God Col. 1.10 Q. How may our Conversation be as becometh the Gospel of Christ A. The Grace of God which bringeth Salvation teacheth us that denying ungodliness and worldly Lusts we should live Soberly Righteously and Godly in this present World Tit. 2.11 12. and herein should we Exercise our selves to have alwayes a Conscience void of Offence toward God and toward Man Acts 24.16 Q. Is not the Profession of Christian Religion enough of it self A. Not every one that sath unto Christ Lord Lord shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven but he that doth the will of God which is in Heaven Mat. 7.21 Q. Do you not make void the Law through Faith A. God for-bid yea we establish the Law Rom. 3.31 as the body without the Spirit is â—ead so Faith without works is dead also Iam. 2 2â— therefore blessed are they that keep Christ's Commandments that they may have â—â—ght to the tree of life may enter in through the gates into the City Rev. 22.14 Q. What is your duty to God as he is but One A. Because there is but one God we must worship the Lord our God and serve him only Mat. 4.10 cleave unto him Deut. 10.20 and have no other Gods before him Exod. 20.3 Q. What sins are you here especially to take beed of A. We must take heed how we say in our hearts there is no God Psal. 14.1 or have not the knowledg of God 1 Cor. 15.34 on knowing God glorifie him not as God Rom. 1.21 or prosessing that we know God yet in works deny him Tit. 1.16 or serve the Creature more than the Creator who is blessed for ever Rom. 1.25 Q. How ought you to worship God A. God is a Spirit and they that worship him must worship him in Spirit and in Truth Iohn 4.24 Q. What sins are we especially to take heed of A. No man hathâ— seen God's shape Iohn 5.37 let us take heed how we liken him to any thing or compare any likeness unto him Isa. 40.18 or corrupt our selves by making us a graven image or the likeness of any Figure Deut. 4.15 Rom. 1.23 Acts 17.29 to bow down to it or serve it Exod. 20.5 or think he can be worshiped with mens hands as though he needed any thing Acts 17.25 or worship him teaching for Doctrines the Traditions of men Mat. 15.9 Q. What Duties
learn you from Gods infinite Knowledge A. We must walk before God and serve him in truth and with a perfect heart and a willing mind doing that which is good in his sight for the Lord searcheth all hearts and understandeth aâ— the imaginations of the thoughts 1 Chron. 28.9 Isa. 38.3 Acts 1.24 all things are naked and opened unto his eyes with whom we have to do Hâ—b 4.13 Prov. 5.21 all our ways are before him Psal. 119.168 Q What sin are you here especially to avoid A We must lay aside all guile and hypocrisies 1. Pet. 2. â— and not draw nigh unto God with our mouth and honour him with our â—â—ps having our hearts far from him Mat. 15.7 for the hypocrites hope shall perish Iob 8.13 Q. What duty owe you to God as an Almighty God A. We must stand in aw of God and not sin Psal 4.4 and fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell Mat. 10 28. by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil Prov. 16.6 Q. Doth not Gods Almightiness encourage you against other fears A. We must not fear what man can do unto us Heb. 13.6 if God be for us who can be against us Rom. 8.31 let us therefore be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might Eph 6.10 not staggering at the Promises of God through unbelief Rom. 4.20 seeing we are kept by the power of God through faith unto Salvation 1 Pet. 1.5 See Gen. 15 1. Psal. 56.40 Prov. 3.25 26. Isa. 49.4 Q. What duty owe you to God as he is aholy God A. It is our Duty to be holy as God is holy Lev. 11 44. 1 Ioh. 3.3 in all manner of Conversation 1 Pet 1.15 2 Cor. 7.1 abhorring that which is evil and cleaving to that which is good Rom. 12.9 abstaining from all appearance of evil 1 Thes. â— 22 and worshipping him in the beauty of holiness 1 Chron. 16.22 Psal 29.2.69.9 Q. What is our Duty to God as he is just A. Because God doth justly we must bear the indignation of the Lord Mic. 7.9 and not despise his chastening Iob 5.17 nor faint when we are rebuked of him Heb. 12.5 nor complain for the punishment of our sins Lam. 3.39 but confess that he doth right and we do wickedly Neh. 9.33 Dan. 9.14 Q What special kind of sins doth God's Iustice warn you to avoid A. We must pray that God would keep us back from presumptuous sins Psal. 19.13 for the soul that doth presemptuosly reproacheth the Lord Num. 15.30 let us therefore work out our Salvation with fear and trembling Phil. 2.12 Q. What doth the Goodness and Mercy of God chiefly teach you A. The goodness of God should lead us to Repentance Rom. 2.4 and to praise the Lord and give thanks unto him because his Mercy endureth for ever Ps. 106.1 and to love him who loved us first 1 Ioh. 14.19 Q. How ought you to love God A. We must love the Lord our God with all our heart and with all our soul and with all our mind and with all our strength Mat. 22.38 Mark 12.30 having none in heaven but him and desiring none upon earth besides him Psal. 73. â—â— Q. How ought you to express your love to God A. This is the love of God that we keâ—p 〈◊〉 Commandments 1 Ioh. 5.3 Q. What love is inconsâ—stent with the love of God A. If any man love the world the love of the Fâ—â—her is not in him 1 Iohn 2.15 Q. Can a man love God and not love his Brother A. If any man say I love God and hateth his Brother he is a liar 1 Ioh. 4.20 Q. What duty learn you from God's Truth and Faithfulness A. Because God is faithful let Patience have her perfect work Iam. 1.4 and let us hope to the end 1 Pet. 1.13 and rejoyce in hope of the glory of God Rom. 5.2 and of eternal life which God that cannot lie hath promised before the world began Tit. 1.2 Q. What is the proâ—er effect of this hope A. Every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself even as God is pure 1 Iohn 3.3 having therefore these promises let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit perfecting Holiness in the fear of God 2 Cor. 7.1 Q. What doth God's faithfulness teach us in time of affliction and temptation A. When we suffer according to the Will of God let us commit the keeping of our souls in well-doing to him as unto a Faithful Creator 1 Pet. 4.19 for God is faithful who will not suffer us to be tempted above that we are able but will with the Temptation make us a way to escape that we may be able to bear it 1 Cor. 10.13 2 Thes. 3.3 Q What special Duties owe you to God as Governour of the World A. Our duty to God as our Governor is to fear him and keep his Commandments Eccl 12.14 to walk humbly with him Micah 6.8 to submit our selves to him Iames 4.7 saying it is the Lord let him do what seemeth him good 1 Sam. 3.18 not our will but his be done Luke 22.42 assuring our selves that all things work together for good to them that love him Rom. 8.28 Q. What doth God's care and Providence teach you A. We must be careful for nothing but in every thing by prayer and supplication with Thanksgiving let our requests be made known unto God Phil. 4.6 casting all our care upon him who careth for us 1 Pet. 5.7 Prov. 16.3.3.6 Q. May we run upon needless dangers trusting to God's Providence A. No it is written thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God Mat. 4.7 Q. May we be idle neglecting the works of our Calling trusting in God's Providence A. If any man will not work neither let him eat 2 Thes. 3.10 we must not be slothful in business Rom. 12.11 but work with our own hands 1 Thes. 4.11 Q. Is all moderate care to provide for our selves and Families unlawful A. If any man provide not for his own especially for those of his own House he hath denyed the Faith and is worse than an Infidel 1 Tim. 1.8 Q. In what sense then must we be careful for nothing A. We must not take thought for the Morrow Mat. 6.34 saying what shall we eat or what shall we drink or wherewithal shall we be cloathed v. 31. neither be of doubtful mind Luke 12.29 but praying God to establish the work of our hands upon us Psal. 90.17 commit our wayes unto the Lord trusting also in him and he will bring it to pass Psal. 37.5 Q. Must we not be content with the Portion which God gives us A. Our Conversation must be without Covetousness and we must be content with such things as we have for God hath said I will never leave thee nor forsake thee Heb. 13.5 Q. What is it to be content A. To be content is to know every where and in all things both to be full and to be
foolishness of preaching to save them that believe 1 Cor. 1.21 Q. Can men by Preaching beget Faith and other Graces A. Neither is he that Planteth any thing nor he that Watereth but God that giveth the increase 1 Cor. 3.7 and worketh effectually in them Gal. 2.8 opening our hearts to attend to the things that are spoken Acts 16.14 and giving us the spirit of Wisdome in the knowledge of Christ Eph. 1.17 18. Q What must we farther do to obtain that Spirit A. Our heavenly Father will give the holy Spirit to them that ask him Luke 11.13 Q. How did Christ command his Apostles to admit men into his Church A. Christ commanded his Apostles to go teach all Nations baptizing them in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost Mat. 28.19 Q. Did they thus admit Men Members of the Church by Baptism A. They that gladly received the word were baptized and so were added to the Church Acts 2.41 47.8.12 Q. With what matter did they Baptize Men A. They Baptized by washing with water Acts 8.36 38.10.47 Q. Can the washing with water in the Name of the Trinity make Men Living Members of Christ or Heirs of Salvation A. Baptism saveth us not the putting away the filth of the Flesh but the answer of a good Conscience toward God by the Resurrection of Jesus Christ 1 Pet. 3.21 and by one Spirit are we all Baptized into one Body 1 Cor. 12.13 Q. What doth the washing of Water in Baptism signifie A. The washing of water in Baptism signifies the washing of Regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost Tit. 3.5 for except a man be born again of water and of the Holy Spirit he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God Iohn 3.5 Q. In what doth Regeneration or new-birth consist A. Regeneration is a dying unto sin and a living unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord Rom. 6.11 Q. Of whom are we new-born A. We are born not of blood nor of the will of the Flesh nor of the will of Man but of God Iohn 1.13 the Holy Ghost Iohn 3.5 Q. What is the seed of this New-Birth A. We are born not of corruptible Seed but of incorruptible by the Word of God which Liveth and abideth for ever 1 Pet. 1.23 Q. What are the Marks of this New-Birth A. He that is born of God believeth that Jesus is the Christ 1 Iohn 5.1 doth not commit sin 1 Iohn 3.9 loveth his Brethren 1 Iohn 4.7 and overcometh the World 1 Iohn 5.4 Q. Is Baptism the Sacrament of our Regeneration or New-Birth A. We are buried with Christ in Baptism wherein also we are risen with him the Faith of the Operation of God who hath raised him from the dead Col. 2.12 as many as have been Baptized into Christ have put on Christ Gal. 3.27 â—nd if any Man be in Christ he is a New Creature 2 Cor. 5.17 quickned together with him Col. 2.13 Eph. 2.1 5. Q. What did the Apostles call for in those whom they Baptized A. The Apostles commanded those whom they Baptized to Repent Acts 2.38 and believe Acts 8.37 Q. What is the benefit of Baptism rightly received A. We are Baptized for the Remission of sins Acts 2.38.22.16 and he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved Mark 16.16 Q. What doth our baptism bind us to A. We are baptized into Christ's death Rom. 6.4 that the body of sin may be destroyed that henceforth we should not serve sin v. 6. but Crucifie the Flesh with the affections and Lusts Gal. 5.24 and mortifie the deeds of the Body Rom. 8.13 Col. 3.5 Q. What else doth our Baptism teach and bind us to A. That we should walk in newness of Life Rom. 6.4 yielding our selves unto God as those that are alive from the dead and our Members as Instruments of Righteousness unto God v. 13. Q. Seeing you are Baptized into the body of Christ by the Spirit of Christ what is your duty A. We are engaged to keep the Unity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace Eph. 4.3 and not to grieve the Holy Spirit of God whereby we are sealed unto the day of Redemption Eph. 4.30 Q. Seeing you are baptized in the Name of the Father Son and Holy Ghost what is your duty A. It is our duty earnestly to contend for the Faith which was once delivered unto the Saints Iude 3. holding fast the form of sound words 2 Tim. 1.13 and obeying from the Heart that form of Doctrine which was delivered us Rom. 6.17 Q. Seeing you that are baptized are by the Name of Christ called Christians what learn you thence A. Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from Iniquity 2 Tim. 2.19 that the name of God and his Doctrine be not blasphemed 1 Tim. 6.1 but that the name of the Lord Jesus may be glorified in us 2 Thes. 1.12 Q. What Spiritual Food hath Christ provided for those that are New-Born A. As new-born Babes we must desire the sincere Milk of the Word that we may grow thereby 1 Pet. 2.2 Q. What other Food hath Christ provided for those of riper growth A. Christ giveth us Meat which indureth to everlasting Life Iohn 6.27 even the Bread of God which giveth Life unto the Worlâ— v. 33. Q. What is this Bread of Life A. Christ is that Bread of Life Iohn 6.48 even his Flesh which he gave for the Life of the World v. 51. Q. Is it necessary that we eat the Flesh of Christ A. Except we eat the Flesh of the Son oâ— Man and drink his Blood we have no Life in us Iohn 6.53 Q. How can we eat the Flesh and drink the Blood of Christ A. We eat and drink Christ by coming to him and believing on him Iohn 6.35.40.47.64 Q. What benefit have we by eating and drinking Christ A. Whoâ—o eateth Christ's Flesh and drinketh his Blood hath Eternal Life and he will raise him up at the last day Iohn 6.54 Q. What Sacrament hath Christ ordained for our more solemn feeding on him A. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper 1 Cor. 11.20 the Cup of Blessing and the Bread broken 1 Cor. 10.6 Q. When did Christ institute the Sacrament of his Supper A. The Lord Jesus the same Night that he was betrayed took bread and when he had given thanks he brake it and said take eat this is my Body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me After the same manner also he took the Cup saying this Cup is the New Testament in my Blood this do ye as often as ye drink it in remembrance of me 1 Cor. 11.23 24 25. Mat. 26.26 c. Q. What do the Bread and the Wine signifie A. The Body and Blood of Christ 1 Cor. 11.24 25. Q. What do the Bread broken and Wine poured out signifies A. The â—read broken signifies that the Body of Christ was given Luke 22. â—9 and broken 1 Cor. 11.24 wounded and bruised for us Isa.
hungry both to abound and to suffer need Phil. 4.12 saying the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away blessed be the name of the Lord Iob. 1.21 Q. May we wilfully lay our selves open to Saâ—â—ans temptations A. No we must be sober and vigilant and resist the Devil stedfast in the Faith 1 Pet. 5.8 9. Eph. 4.27 for if we resist him he will flee from us Iames 4.7 Q. How may we be able to resist the Devil A. If we put on the whole Armour of God we shall be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil Eph. 6.11 Q What is that Armour of God A. We must have our Loyns girt about with Truth having on the breast-plate of Righteousness our feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of Peace above all taking the Shield of Faith and the Helmet of Salvation and the Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God praying alwayes and watching thereunto with all perseverance Eph. 6.14 15 c. Q. Must we pray alwayes A. Men ought alwayes to pray and not to faint Luke 18.1 1 Thes. 5.17 Col. 4.2 Q. To whom must we pray A. We must ask the Father in Christ's Name Iohn 16.23 Q. For whom must we pray A. Supplications Prayers Intercessions and giving of thanks must be made for all men 1 Tim. 2.1 Q. How are we to pray A. We must ask seek and knock Mat. 7.7 continuing instant Rom. 12. 12. and watching Câ— 4.2 in â—ervent prayer Iames 5.16 with the Spirit â—â—d with the understanding â—lso 1 Cor. 14.15 asking according to Gods Will 1 Iohn 5.14 in Faith nothing wavering Iam. 1.6 lifting up holy hand without wrath or doubting 1 Tim. 2.8 Q. What must we especially avoid in Prayer A. We must not as Hypocrites pray to be seen of Men Mat. 6.5 nor as the Heathen use vain repetitions thinking we shall be heard for our much speaking v. 7. nor as the Pharisee trusting in our selves that we are Righteous and despising others Luke 18.9 nor as the Scribes devouring Widows Houses and for a shew making long Prayers Luke 10.47 neither asking amiss that we may consume it on our Lusts Iames 4.3 Q. Where must we pray A. We must pray every where 1 Tim. 2.8 Q. What is the most proper place for private Prayer A. When we pray let us enter into our Closets and shut the door and pray to Father which is in secret and our Father which seeth in secret will reward us openly Mat. 6.6 Q. What is the mâ—st proper place for publick Praâ—er A. God ' House is called the House of Prayer Mâ—t. 21.13 we must come togetâ—er in â—he Church 1 Cor. 11.18 not forsaking tâ—e Assembling of our selves together as the manner of some is Heb. 10.25 Q. How is God to be Honoured in his House A. We must keep our foot when we go into the House of God and be more read◠〈◊〉 hear than to give the Sacrifice of Fooâ—â— Eccl. 5.1 and not make God's House a Den of Thieves Mat. 21.13 or an House of Merchandize Iohn 2.16 God is gâ—eatly to be feared in the Assembly of his Saints and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him Psal. 89.7 Q. Hath God commanded any time to be set apart for his more solemn Worship A. God commanded to remember the Sabbath day to keep it Holy Exodus 20.8 Q. What mean you by a Sabbath day A. A Sabbath is a day of rest to the Lord Exod. 35 2.16.2â— Q. What day of the week was the Sabbath A. In the Seventh day is the Sabbath of rest Holy to the Lord Exod. 31.15 Q. Why did God command to rest the seventh day A. Because God rested on the seventh day from all his Work which he had made Gen. 2.2 3. Exod. 20.11 and because he brought Israel out when he was a Servant in the Land of Egypt Deut. 5.15 that it might be a sign betwixt God and the Children of Israel for ever that they might know that he was the Lord that did Sanctifie them Exod. 31.13.17 Ezek. 20.12 Q. Are Christians bound to keep Holy that seventh day A. Let no man judge us in respect of the Sabbath dayes which are a shadow of things to come but the body is of Christ Col. 2.16 17. Q. Of what was the Sabbath dayes rest a shadow A. Of the rest which remaineth to the People of God Heb. 4.9 Q. What is that rest A. He that is entred into his rest he also hath ceased from his own works even as God did from his Heb. 4.10 Q. What works were Lawful to be done on the Sabbath dayes A. It is lawful to do well on the Sabbath daâ—es Mat. 12.12 God will have Mercy and not Sacrifice v. 7. Q. What day do Christians keep Holy to the Lord A. Christians keep Holy the first day of the week Acts 20.7 1 Cor. 16.2 when Christ rose from the dead Mark 16.9 called the Lord's day Rev. 1.10 Q. What honour owe you to the Name of God A. Holy and Reverend is God's name Psal. 111.9 we must call upon his Name Psal. 105.1 fear it Psal. 86.11 glory in it Psal. 105.3 sing praises to it Psal. 135.3 sing forth the honour of his name and make his praise glorious Psal. 66.2 and swear by his name Deut. 6.13.10.20 Q. How do men dishonour God's name A. We dishonour God when we take the name of the Lord our God in vain Ex. 20.7 or prophane it Lev. 19.12 or when we give occasion to the Enemies of the Lord to blaspheme 2 Sam. 12.14 so that the Name or Doctrine or Word of God is blasphemed through us Rom. 2.24 1 Tim. 6.1 Tit. 2.5 Q. How must we not swear 1. A. We must not swear by things that are no gods Ier. 5. â— neither by Heaven nor by the Earth nor by Ierusalem nor by our Head nor by any other Oath Mat. 5.34 c. Iames 5.12.2 We must not swear falsly by God's Name Lev. 19.12 nor forswear our selves Mat. 5.33.3 Nor must we swear ordinarily or unnecessarily but our Communication must be yea yea nay nay for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil Mat. 5.37 Iames 5.12 Q. How then ought we to swear A. We must swear the Lord Liveth in Truth in Judgment and in Righteousness Ier. 4.2 when an Oath for confirmation may be to men an end of all strife Heb. 6.16 and we must perform to the Lord our Oaths Mat. 5.33 Q. What is it to swear A. To swear is to call God for a Record 2 Cor. 1.23 a Witness Gen. 31.50 and a Judge Gen. 31.53 Q. How must we honour God in his Word A. We must with an honest and good heart hear the Word keep it and bring forth fruit with patience Luke 8.15 receiving it with meekness Iames 2.21 not as the word of men but as it is in Truth the Word of God 1 Thes. 2.13 able to save our Soâ—ls Iames 2.21 Q. Is it not enough to hear the Word A.
We must love our Enemies bless them that curse us do good to them that hate us and pray for them that despitefully use us and persecute us Mat. 5.44 If our Enemy hunger we must feed him if he thirst we must give him drink Rom. 12.20 Q. May you not avenge your selves on your Enemies A. We must not avenge our selves but give place unto wrath Rom. 12.19 nor recompense to any man evil for evil v. 17. Prov. 20.22 1 Thes. 5.15 nor railing for railing but contrariwise blessing 1 Pet. 3.9 not being overcome of evil but overcoming evil with good Rom. 12.21 waiting on the Lord who will save â—â— Prov. 20.22 for vengeance is his and he will repay Rom. 12.19 Q What are the properties of true Christian Charity A. Charity suffereth long and is kind Charity envyeth not vaunteth not it self is not puffed up doth not behave it self unseemly seeketh not her own is not easily provoked thinketh no evil rejoyceth not in Iniquity but rejoyceth in the truth beareth all things believeth all things hopeth all things endureth all things 1 Cor. 13.4 5 6 7. Q What is your duty when you have offended or wronged others A. If we remember that our Brother hath ought against us we must go and be reconciled to him Mat. 5.23 24. confâ—ssing our faults Iames 5.16 restoring that we have taken wrongfully Luke 19.18 Ezek. 33.15 owing no man any thing but to love one another Rom. 13.8 and as much as lyeth in us living peaceably with all men Rom. 12.18 Q. What is the duty of VVives to their Husbands A. Wives must submit themselves unto their own Husbands as unto the Lord in every thing Eph. 5.22.24 Col. 3.18 with chaste conversation coupled with fear and the Ornament of a meek and quiet Spirit 1 Pet. 3.2 3 4. with shame-facedness and sobriety 1 Tim. 2.9 reverencing Eph. 5.33 and loving their Husbands and their Children being discreet chaste keepers at home good Tit. 2.4 5. guiding the House and giving none occasion to the Adversary to speak reproachfully 1 Tim. 5.14 Q. What is the duty of Husbands to their Wives A. Husbands ought to love their Wives even as their own Bodies and as Christ also loved the Church and gave himself for it Eph. 5.25 28. not being bitter against them Col. 3.19 but dwelling with them according to knowledge and giving honour unto them as unto the weaker vessel 1 Pet. 3.7 Q. May a man put away his wife for any cause A. What God hath joyned together let no man put asunder Mat. 19.6 whosoever shall put away his Wife except it be for Fornication and shall marry another commâ—tteth Adultery v. 9. Q. What Command hath God given to preserve the Chastity and Honour of the Marriage Bed A. God's Command is thou shalt not commit Adultery Exod. 20.14 Marriage is honourable in all and the bed undefiled but Whore-mongers and Adulterers God will judge Heb. 13.4 Q. VVhat is the duty of Children to their Parents A. Children must honour their Father and Mother Mat. 15.4 Exod. 20.12 Eph. 6.2 obeying them in all things Col. 3.20 in the Lord Eph. 6.1 and labouring to requite their Parents 1 Tim. 5.4 Q. VVhat owe Parents to their Children A. Parents must bring up their Children in the Nurture and admonition of the Lord Eph. 6.4 chastening and correcting them Heb. 12.7.9 but not provoking them to Anger lest they be discouraged Col. 3.21 Q. VVhat is the duty of Servants to their Masters A. Let Servants count their own Masters wâ—â—thy of hâ—nour 1 Tim. 6.1 obeying them with fear and trembling in singleness of heart not with eye service as men-pleasers but as the Servants of Christ doing the will of God from the heart Eph. 6.5 6. pleasing them well in all things not answering them again not purloining but shewing all good fidelity Tit. 2.9 10. not onely to the good and gentle but also to the froward 1 Pet. 2.18 Q. What is the Duty of Masters towards their Servants A. Masters must give unto their Servants that which is just and equal Col. 4.1 forbearing threatning knowing that their Master is also in Heaven neither is there respect of Persons with God Eph. 6.9 Q. What is the Duty of Subjects to Princes and Magistrates A. Let every Soul be Subject to the Higher Powers Rom. 13.1 not onely for wrath but for Conscience sake v. 5. submitting to every Ordinance of man for the Lord's sake whether to the King as Supreme or unto Governors as unto them that are sent by him 1 Pet. 2.13 14. paying them Tribute Custome Fear and Honour Rom. 13.7 praying and giving thanks for them 1 Tim. 2.1 Q. What is the Duty of Magistrâ—tes A. Magistrates are the Ministers of God to their Subjects for good Rom. 13.4 for the punishment of evil doers and the praise of them that do well â— Pet. 2.14 and are to see that we lead quiet and peaceable lives under them in all godliness and honesty 1 Tim. 2.2 Q. What if the Magistrate command things contrary to the Law of God A. We ought to obey God rather than men Acts 5.29 Q. What if the Magistrate persecute you for obeying God A. If when we do well and suffer for it we take it patiently this is acceptable with God 1 Pet. 2.20 blessed are they which are persecuted for Righteousness sake Mat. 5.10 1 Pet. 3.14 Q. But may we not rebell or take Arms against a wicked Prince A. Who can stretch forth his hand against the Lord 's Anointed and be guiltless 1 Sam. 26.9 whosoever resisteth the power resisteth the Ordinance of God and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation Rom. 13.2 Q. What is your duty to your Pastors and Teachers A. We must â—ccount of our Pastors and Teachers as of the Ministers of Christ and Stewards of the Mysteries of God 1 Cor. 4.1 esteeming them highly in love for their works sake 1 Thes. 5.13 obeying them that have the rule over us and submitting our selves for they watch for our Souls as they that must give account Heb. 13.17 communicating unto them in all good â—hâ—ngs Gal. 6.6 for so hath the Lord ordained that they which Preach the Gospel should live of the Gospel 1 Cor. 9.14 Q. Wâ—at is the duty of Ministers A. â—â—nâ—sters must take heed to themselves and to all the Flock over the which the Holy Gâ—ost hâ—th made them Overseers to fâ—â—d the Church of God which he hath purcâ—ased with his own Blood Acts 20.28 not by constraint but willingly not for filtâ—y lucre but of a ready mind neither as being Lords over God's Heritage but Ensamples to the Flock 1 Pet. 5.2 3. speaking exhorting rebuking with all Authority Tit. 2.15 Q. Having given me this account both of your Faith and Duty as a Christian now tell me in short what is the whole design of Preaching the Gospel of Christ A. The Gospel is preached to open our eyes and to turn us from dâ—â—kness to to light and from the