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A49498	The assemblies shorter catechism drawn out into distinct propositions, and proved by plain and pertinent texts of Scripture at large with short rules of direction for masters of families, how to use this book to the best advantage / by Thomas Lye ...	Lye, Thomas, 1621-1684.	1674 (1674)	Wing L3528; ESTC R37616	31,069	66

11.28 Let a man examine himself and so let him eat of that bread and drink of that cup. 29. For he that ea●●th and drinketh unworthily careth and drinketh damnation to himself not discerning the Lords body 2. Faith to feed upon him 2 Cor. 13.5 Examine your selves whether ye be in the faith 3. Repentance 1 Cor. 11.31 If we would judg ourselves we should not be judged 4. Love 1 Cor. 11.18 When you come together in the Church I hear there be divisions among you 20. When ye come together therefore into one place this is not to eat the Lords Supper 5. New obedience 1 Cor. 5.8 Let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth 6. They that come unworthily to the Lords Supper eat and drink judgment to to themselves 1 Cor. 11.27 Whosoever shall eat this Bread or drink this Cup of the Lord unworthily shall be guilty of the Body and Blood of the Lord. 29. He that eateth and drinketh unworthily eateth and drinketh damnation to himself 98 Q. What is Prayer A. Prayer is an offering up of our desires to God for things agreeable to his will in the name of Christ with confession of our sins and thankful acknowledgment of his mercies Prayer 1. Is an offering up of our desires to God Psal 62.8 Trust in him at all times ye people pour out your hearts before him God is a refuge for us 2. Is to be made for things agreeable to Gods will Rom. 8.27 He that searcheth the heart knoweth the mind of the spirit because he maketh intercession for the Saints according to the will of God 3. Is to be made in the name of Christ Joh. 16.23 Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my Name he will give it you 4. Is to be made with confession of our sins Dan. 9.4 I prayed unto the Lord my God and made my confession 5. Is to be made with a thankful acknowledgment of Gods mereies Phil. 4.6 Be careful for nothing but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God 99 Q. VVhat Rule hath God given us for our Direction in Prayer Twenty-eighth day A. The whole word of God is of use to direct us in Prayer but the special Rule of Direction is that Form of Prayer which Christ taught his Disciples commonly called the Lords Prayer 1. The whole word of God is of use to direct us in Prayer 1 Joh. 5.14 This is the considence that we have in him that if we ask any thing according to his will he heareth us The especial Rule of our direction in Prayer is that form of Prayer which Christ taught his Disciples commonly called the Lords Prayer Mat. 6.9 After this manner therefore pray y● Our Father which art in Heaven hallowed be thy Name c. 100 Q VVhat doth the Preface of the Lords Prayer teach us A. The Preface of the Lords Prayer which is Our Father which art in Heaven teacheth us to draw near to God with all holy reverence and confidence as children to a Father able and ready to help us and that we should pray with and for others 1. The Preface of the Lords Prayer is Our Father which art in Heaven Mat. 6.9 2. In prayer we are to draw near to God with all holy reverence Isa 64.9 Be not wroth very sore O Lord neither remember iniquity for ever behold see we beseech thee we are all thy people 3. In Prayer we are to draw near to God with all holy confidence Rom. 8.15 Ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear but ye have received the spirit of adoption whereby we cry Abba Father 4. In Prayer we are to draw near to God as Children to a Father able and ready to help us Luke 11 13. If ye being evil know how to give good gifts to your Children how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him 5. We are to pray with and for others Ephes 6.18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the spirit and watching thereuto with all perseverance and surplication for all saints 101 Q. What do we pray for in the first Petition A. In the first Petition which is Hallowed be thy Name 〈…〉 that God would enable us and others to 〈◊〉 him in all that whereby he makes himself ●●●●on and that he would dispose all things to his 〈◊〉 gl●ry 1. 〈…〉 is Hallowed be thy name Mat. 6 9. 2. We 〈…〉 that God would enable us and others to glori 〈◊〉 in all that whereby he makes himself known Psal 67.1 God be mereiful unto us and bless us and cause his face to shine upon us 2. That thy way may be known upon Farth thy saving health among all Nations 3. Let the people praise thee O God let all the people praise thee 3. We are to pray that God would dispose all things to his own glory Rom. 11.36 Of him and through him and to him are all things to whom be glory for ever Amen 102 Q. Twenty-ninth day What do we pray for in the second Petition A. In the second Petition which is Thy Kingdom come we pray that Satans Kingdom may be destroyed that the Kingdom of Grace may be advanced our selves and others brought into it and kept in it and that the Kingdom of Glory may be hastned 1. The second Petition is Thy Kingdom come Mat. 6.10 2. We are to pray that Satans Kingdom may be destr●yed Psal 68.1 Let God arise and let his Enemies be scattered let them also that hate him flee before him 3. We are to pray that the Kingdom of Grace may be advanced Psal 51.18 Do g●●d in thy go●d pleasure unto Sion build thou the walls of Jerusalem 4. We are to pray that our selves and others may be brought into the Kingdom of Grace and kept in it 2 Thes 3.4 Brethren pray for us that the word of the Lord may have a free course and be glorified even as it is with you Rom. 10.1 My hearts desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they might be saved 5. We are to pray that the Kingdom of Glory may be hastened Rev. 22.20 Surely I come quickly Amen Amen Even so come Lord Jesus 103 Q. What do we pray for in the third Petition A. In the third Petition which is Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven We pray that God by his Grace would make us able and willing to know obey and submit to his will in all things as the Angels do in Heaven 1. The third Petition is Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven Mat. 6.10 2. We are to pray that God by his grace would make us able and willing to know and obey his will in all things Psal 119.34 Give me understanding and I shall keep thy Law yea I shall

God in Thought Gen. 8.21 The imagination of mans heart is evil from his youth 4. Every meer man since the fall doth daily break the Commandments of God in word Jam. 3.8 The tongue can no man tame it is an unruly evil full of deadly payson 4. Every meer man since the fall doth break the Commandments of God in deed Jam. 3.2 In many things we offend all 83 Q. Are all the transgressions of the Law equally hainous Some sins in themselves and by reason of several aggravations are more hainous in the fight of God than others Joh. 19.11 He that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin 84 Q. What doth every sin deserve Twenty-third Day A. Every sin deserveth Gods wrath and curse both in this life and that which is to come Every sin deserves Gods wrath and curse in 1. This life Gal. 3.10 Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the Law to do them 2. That life which is to come Mat. 25.41 Then shall he say unto them on the left hand depart from me ye cursed into everlasting fire prepared for the Devil and his Angels 85 Q. What doth God requrre of us that we may escape the wrath and curse due unto us for sin A. To escape the wrath and curse of God due to us for sin God requireth of us Faith in Iesus Christ repentance unto life with the diligent use of all outward means whereby Christ communicatrth to us the benefits of Repentance To escape the wrath and curse of God due to us for sin God requireth of us 1. Faith in Jesus Christ Joh. 3.16 God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life 2. Repentance unto life Act. 20.21 Testifying both to the Jews and also to the Gree●● Repentance towards God and faith towards our 〈◊〉 Jesus Christ 3. The diligent use of all outward 〈◊〉 whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of Redemption Prov. 2.1 to 6. My Son if thou wilt receive my words and hide my Commandments with thee 2. So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom and apply thine heart unto understanding 3. Yea if thou criest after knowledg and liftest up thy voice for understanding 4. If thou seekest for her as silver and searchest for her as for hid treasure 5. Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledg of God 86 Q. What is Faith in Iesus Christ A. Faith in Iesus Christ is a saving grace whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for Salvation as he is offered to us in the Gospel 1. Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace Heb. 10.39 We are not of them who draw back unto perdition but of them that believe to the saving of the soul 2. By Faith we receive Jesus Christ Joh. 1.12 As many as received him to them gave he power to become the Sons of God even to them that believe on his Name 3. By Faith we rest upon Jesus Christ alone for Salvation Phil. 3.9 And be found in him not having mine own Righteousness which is of the Law but that which is through the faith of Christ the Righteousness which is of God by Faith 4. By Faith we receive and rest upon Jesus Christ as he is offered to us in the Gospel Isa 33.22 The Lord is our Judg the Lord is our Law-giver the Lord is our King he will save us 87 Q What is repentance unto life Twenty-fourth Day A. Repentance unto life is a saving grace whereby a sinner out of the true sense of his sin and apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ doth with grief and hatred of his sin turn from it unto God with full purpose of and endeavour after new obedience Repentance unto life 1. Is a saving grace Acts 11.18 Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted Repentance unto life 2. Ariseth out of the true sense of Sin Acts 2.37 When they heard this they were pricked in their hearts and said unto Peter and the rest of the Apostles Men and Brethren what shall we do 3. Ariseth out of the true apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ Joel ● 13 Rent your hearts and not your garments and turn unto the Lord your God for he is gracious and merciful slow to anger and of great kindness and repenteth him of the evil 3. By Repentance unto life a sinner doth with grief and hatred of his sin turn from it unto God Jer. 31.18 19. Turn thou me and I shall be turned for thou art the Lord my God 19. Surely after I was turned I repented and after that I was instructed I smote upon my thigh I was ashamed yea even confounded because I did bear the reproach of my youth 4. Repentance unto life is accompanied with full purpose of and endeavour after new obedience Psal 119.59 I thought on my ways and turned my feet into thy Testimonies 88 Q. What are the outward means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of Redemption A. The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of Redemption are his Ordinances especially the Word Sacraments and Prayer all which are made effectual to the Elect for Salvation Acts 2.41 42. Then they that gladly receive● his word were baptized 42. And th●y continued dedfastly in the Apostles Doctrine and fellowship and in breaking of bread and in prayers 89 Q. How is the Word made effectual to Salvation A. The Spirit of God maketh the reading but especially the preaching of the Word an effectual means of convincing and converting sinners and of building them up in holiness and comfort through Faith unto Salvation The spirit of God maketh the reading but especially the preaching of the Word an effectual means of 1. Convincing and converting sinners Psal 19.7 The Law of the Lord is perfect converting the soul the testimony of the Lord is sure making wise the simple 2. Building up Saints in holiness and comfort 1 Thes 1.6 Ye became followers of us and of the Lord having received the Word in much affliction with joy of the Holy Ghost 3. Building up Saints through faith unto salvation Rom. 1.16 I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ for it is the power of God unto Salvation to every one that believeth 90 Q. Twenty-fifth day How is the Word to be read and heard that it may become effectual to Salvation A. That the Word may become effectual to Salvation we must attend thereunto with diligence preparation and prayer receive it with faith and love lay it up in our hearts and practise it in our lives That the word may become effectual to Salvation we must 1. Attend thereunto with diligence Prov. 8.34 Blessed is the man that heareth me watching daily at my gates waiting at the posts of my doors 2. Attend thereunto with Preparation 1 Pet. 2.1 2. Laying aside