12.10 15. Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love in honour preâ—eâ—â—ing one another Rejoyce with them that do rejoyce and weep with them that weep Q. 7. What 's the first Sin forbidden in this Commandment A. It directly and especially forbids all sinful and inordinate desires and motions after other Mens enjoyments Col. 3.5 Mortifie therefore your members which are upon the earth fornication uncleanness inordinate affection evil concupiscence and covetousness which is idolatry Q. 8. What 's the second Sin forbidden in this Commandment A. It forbids all cruelty and incompassionateness to others in necessity and keeping back from them that relief which is made theirs by Gods command Prov. 11.24 There is that with-holdeth more than is meet but it tendeth to poverty Lev. 19.9 10. And when ye reap the harvest of your land thou shalt not wholly reap the corners of thy field neither shalt thou gather the gleanings of thy harvest And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard neither shalt thou gather every grape of thy vineyard thou shalt leave them for the poor and stranger I am the Lord your God Q. 9. What is the third Sin forbidden in this Command A. It forbids the detaining of the Hirelings Wages when it is due Hab. 2.9 10 11. Wo to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house that he may set his nest on high that he may be delivered from the power of evil Thou hast consulted shame to thy house by cutting off many people and hast sinned against thy soul. For the stone shall cry out of the wall and the beam out of the timber shall answer it Q. 10. What 's the fourth Sin forbidden in this Commandment A. It forbids all inward grudgings at and envyings of the enjoyments of others whether they be inward Goods of the Mind or outward belonging to the Body 1 Cor. 13.4 Charity envieth not c. Q. 11. What 's the mischief of Covetousness A. It distracts the Heart in Duties Ezek. 33.31 And they come unto thee as the people cometh and they sit before thee as my people and they hear thy words but they will not do them for with their mouth they show much love but their heart goeth after their covetousness Provokes the wrath of God Isa. 57.17 For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth and smote him c. And where it reigns it becomes Idolatry Col. 3.5 And covetousness which is Idolatry Q. 12. What 's the first Inference hence A. It calls all men to humiliation for the inordinacy of their Affections towards the World their discontent with their own and envyings of others conditions Q. 13. What 's the second Inference hence A. As ever we would keep clear from this sin let us make God our portion Psal. 16.5 6. The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup thou maintainest my lot And labour to get the Soul-satisfying comforts of his Spirit Iohn 4.14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst c. 2 Cor. 6.10 As having nothing and yet possessing all things Q. 14. What 's the last Inference hence A. If God have given us a sufficiency of the things of this life for our necessity let us be satisfied though we want other things for our delight 1 Tim. 6.8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content And relieve our selves by an expectation of those better things laid up in Heaven for us if we be believers Iam. 2.5 Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him Of keeping the Law Quest. 82. IS any man able perfectly to keep the Commandments of God A. No meer man since the fall is able in this life perfectly to keep the Commandments of God but doth dayly break them in Thought Word and Deed. Q. 1. Wherein doth thâ— perfect keeping of Gods Law consist A. It consists in the perfect and constant conformity of the internal and external Actions of Heart and Life to every Command of God 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 Matth. 22.37 38 39. Iesus said unto him thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind This is the first and great Commandment And the second is like unto it Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy self Q. 2. But if a man commit no external act against the Law may he not be said perfectly to keep it although in mind or thought he should transgress A. No for an inward motion of sin in the Heart that never breaks forth into act is a violation of the Law and brings the Soul under the curse of it Matth. 5.21 22. Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time Thou shalt not kill and whâ—soever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment But I say unto you that whosoever is angry with hâ—s brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment c. And ver 27 28. Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time Thou shalt not commit adultery But I say unto you that whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart Q. 3. May not a man keep the Law if he keep some of its Commands though he cannot keep every one of them punctually A. No he cannot for the transgression of any one Command in the least degree is a breach of all and brings the curse of the whole upon a Mans Soul Iam. 2.10 For who soever shall keep the whole law and yet offend in one point he is guilty of all Q. 4. Was the Law never kept by any since it was made A. Yes Adam in his innocent state kept it for he was made upright Eccles. 7.29 God made man upright c. And Christ perfectly kept it Matth. 5.17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law or the prophets I am not come to destroy but to fulfil Q. 5. What 's the first Reason why no meer man in this life can fulfil and keep the law of God perfectly A. It is because the Law of God is perfect and the best of Men in this life are imperfect Psal. 19.7 The law of the Lord is perfect c. Eccles. 7.20 For there is not a just man upon earth that doeth good and sinneth not Q. 6. But may not Men perfectly keep it when regenerate and born of God A. No because even in the regenerate there is a Law of Sin which wars against the Law of God Gal. 5.17 For the flesh lusteth against the spirit and the spirit against the flesh c. Rom. 7.22 23. For I delight in the law of God after the inward man But I see another law in my members warring against the law
Gospel Q. 1. What 's the root or cause of Faith A. Not the power of Mans will Eph. 2.8 For by grace ye are saved through â—aith and that not of your selves it is the gift of God But the Spirit of God Gal. 5.22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love joy long suffering gentleness goodness faith John 1.12 13. But as many as received him to them gave he power to become the sons of God even to them that believe on his name which were born not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man but of God Q. 2. How doth the Spirit of God ordinarily produce Faith A. By the preaching of the Word he ordinarily begets it Rom. 10.17 Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God though sometimes he doth it immediately Q. 3. Who are the proper subjects of Faith A. Convinced and sensible Sinners are the proper subiects of Faith John 16.8 9 10. And when he is come he will reprove the world of sin of righteousness and of judgment Of sin because they believe not on me of righteousness because I go to my Father and ye see me no more of judgment because the prince of this world is judged Q. 4. What is the seat or habitation of Faith A. Not only the Head or Understanding but principally the Heart and Will Rom. 10.10 With the heart man believeth unto righteousness c. Acts 8.37 And Philip said if thou believest with all thine heart thou mayest Q. 5. But is not the assent of the understanding true Faith A. The meer assent of the Understanding to the Truths of Scripture is not such a Faith as will save the Soul Jam. 2.19 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble Q. 6. What 's the act of Faith that justifies a Sinner A. 'T is the receiving of Christ by the full and hearty consent of the heart that justifies us Iohn 1.12 But as many as received him to them gave he power to become the sons of God even to them that believe on his name Q. 7. What is the object of Faith A. The primary object of Faith is the Person of Christ and the secondary are his benefits Isa. 45.22 Look unto me and â—e saved all the ends of the earth c. Phil. 3.8 9. Yea doubtless and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Iesus my Lord for whom I have suffered the loss of all things and do count them but dung that I may win Christ 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 Q. 8. May not a man look partly to Christ and partly to his own Works and Duties for Righteousness A. No he must eye Christ only and exclude all others or he cannot be justified 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 righteouness which is of God by faith Rom. 4.5 But to him that worketh not but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly his faith is counted for righteousness Q. 9. Is it enough to eye the person of Christ only in believing A. No we must eye the Person of Christ as cloathed with all his Offices Acts 16.31 And they said believe on the Lord Iesus Christ and thou shalt be saved and thine house Our ignorance needs him as a Prophet our guilt as a Priest our sins and enemies as a King Q. 10. Is true Faith exclusive of all fears and doubts A. No it is not but true Believers are troubled with many fears and doubtings Isa. 50.10 Who is he among you that feareth the Lord that obeyeth the voice of his servant that walketh in darkness and hath no light c. Mark 9.24 And straitway the father of the child cryed out with tears Lord I believe help thou mine unbelief Q. 11. Is no man actually justified till he believe A. No he cannot be justified actually till he believe actually Gal. 3.22 But the scripture hath concluded all under sin that the promise by faith of Iesus Christ might be given to them that believe John 3.18 He that believeth on him is not condemned but he that believeth not is condemned already because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten son of God Q. 12. Is every man that believes justified immediately and fully upon his believing A. Yes he is Rom. 5.1 Therefore being justified by faith we have peace with God through our Lord Iesus Christ. John 5.24 He that heareth my words and believeth on him that sent me hath everlasting life and shall not come into condemnation but is passed from death unto life Q. 13. What 's the true character or description of a Believer A. He is one that having been convinced of his sin and misery and of his own and all other Creatures inability to save him and of the ability and willingness of Christ to save him le ts go all hold and dependance on Creatures and his own Righteousness and casts himself entirely upon Christ for Righteousness and Life Of the Properties Signs and Means of Faith Q. 1. WHat is the first property of Faith A. 'T is a most precious Grace 2 Pet. 1.1 To them that have obtained like precious faith with us c. And must needs be so seeing 't is the bond of our union with Christ Eph. 3.17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith that ye being rooted and grounded in love That by which we are justified Rom. 5.1 Therefore being justified by faith c. And that by which our Souls do live Hab. 2.4 The just shall live by his faith Q. 2. What 's the second property of Saving Faith A. The second property of Faith is this that it is the most useful Grace in this World to a Believer it being the Souls eve Heb. 11 27. By faith he forsook Egypt not fearing the wrath of the king for he endured as seeing him who is invisible c. It s â—aâ—d to apprehend Christ Phil. 3.12 That I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus It 's Cordial in a fainting season Psal. 27.3 I had fainted unless I had believed c. Q. 3. What are the foundations that support Faith A. The first foundation or prop of Faith is the power of God Rom. 4.20 21. He staggered not at the promise through unbelief but was strong in faith giving glory to God And being fully perswaded that what he had promised he was able also to perform Heb. 7.25 He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him c. Q. 4. What 's the second prop of Faith A. The truth and faithfulness of God in his promises Heb. 10.23 Let us hold fast the
Author of Sanctification A. God only Iude ver 1. To them that are sanctified by God the Father Q. 3. What is the instrument of it A. The Word of God Iohn 17.17 Sanctify them througâ— thy truth thy word is truth Q. 4 What part of man is sanctified A. Every part both of the Soul and Body 1 Thes. 5.23 And the very God of peace sanctâ—â—y you wâ—olly and I pray God your whole spirit soul and body be prâ—served blameless unto the coming of our Lord Iesus Christ Q. 5. Is Sanctification perfected at once A. No but by degrees 2 Pet. 3.18 But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Iesus Christ. Q. 6. VVhen will it be made perfect A. When we come to Heaven and not before 1 Cor. 13.10 11. But when that which is perfect is come then that which is in part shall be done away Q. 7. What are the signs of true Sanctification A. When it runs into all parts of our Conversation 1 Pet. 1.15 But as he which hath called you is holy so be ye holy in all manner of conversation Secondly And continues to the end Rev. 22.11 Let him that is holy be holy still Q. 8. What is the inseparable companion of Sanctification A. Righteousness towards men Luke 1.74 75. That he would grant unto us that we being delivered out of the hands of our enemies might serve him without fear in holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life Q. 9. What is opposite to Sanctification A. All filthiness of Flesh and Spirit 2 Cor. 7.1 Having therefore these promises dearly beloved let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit Q. 10. What is the priviledge of the sanctified A. They are all elected and shall be glorified 1 Pet. 1. 2 4 Elect according to the fore-knowledge of God the father through sanctification of the spirit to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that fadeth not away reserved in heaven for you Q. 11. What is the case of them who live and die unsanctified A. They shall never see God Heb. 12.14 Follow peace with all men and boliness without which no man shall see the Lord. Q. 12. What differenceth true from pretended Sanctification A. True Sanctification purgeth the heart from the love of sin Rom. 7.15 For that which I do I allow not And the life from the dominion of sin â—om â—â— 19. As ye have yielded your members servants to 〈◊〉 and to iniquity unto iniquity even so now yield youâ— members servants to righteousness unto holiness Q. 13. May great sinners be sanctâ—fied A. Yes the Spirit of God can sanctify the vilest heart 1 Cor. 6.11 And such were some of you but ye are washed but ye are sanctified Of Assurance the fruit of Iustification Quest. 36. WHAT are the benefits which in this life do either accompany or â—low from Iustification Adoption and Sanctification A. The benefits which in this life do either accompany or flow from Iustification Adoption and Sanctification are assurance of God's love peace of Conscience joy in the Holy Ghost increase of Grace and perseverance therein to the end Q. 1. Is Assurance possible to be attained in this Life A. Yes for fome have had it Cant. 6.3 I am my beloveds and my beloved is mine And all Christians are commanded to strive for it 2 Pet. 1.10 Wherefore the rather â—rethren give diligence to make your calling and election sure Q. 2. How many sorts of assurance are there A. There is an objective Assurance 2 Tim. 2.19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure having this seal The Lord knoweth them that are his And a subjective or personal Assurance Gal. 2.20 Who loved me and gave himself for me Q. 3. Is personal Assurance perfect in this Life A. No it admits of doubts and fears which interrupts it and it is not always at one height 1 Cor. 13.10 When that which is psrfect is come then that which is in part shall be done away Q. 4. On what Testimony is personal Assurance built A. Upon the Testimony of God's Spirit witnessing with ours Rom. â— 16 The spirit it self beareth witness with our spirit that we are the children of God Q. 5. Doth the Spirit make use of signs in us to 〈◊〉 us A. Yes Ordinarily he doth 1 Iohn 3.14 We know thâ—â— we are passed from death to life because we love the brethren Aâ— ver 24. Hereby we know that he abideth in us by the spirit whicâ— he hath given us Q. 6. How is true assurance discerned from presumption A. True assurance humbles the Soul Gal. 2.20 I 〈◊〉 crucified with Christ nevertheless I live yet not I but Chriâ—â— liveth in me And makes the Soul afraid of Sin 2 Cor. 7.1 Having therefore these promises dearly beloved let us cleanse 〈◊〉 selves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit perfecting holiness iâ— the fear of God Q. 7. What is the usual season of Assurance A. The time of greatest sufferings for Christ. 1 Pet. 4.14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ happy 〈◊〉 ye for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you Q. 8. Is personal Assurance absolutely necessary to Salvation A. No a man may be saved and in Christ without it Isa. 50.10 Who is among you that feareth the Lord that obeyeth the voice of his servant that walketh in darkness and hath no light Let him trust in the name of the Lord and stay upâ—â— his God Q. 9. What is the fruit of Assurance A. Joy unspeakable amidst outward Troubles Rom. 5.11 And not only so but we also joy in God through our Lord Iesus Christ by whom we have now received the atonement Q. 10. What sins usually eclipse our Assurance A. Negligence in duty starves it 2 Pet. 1.10 Give diligence to make your calling and election sure For if ye do these things ye shall never fall And sinning against light stabs it Psal. 51.8 Make me to hear joy and gladness that the bonâ— which thou hast broken may rejoyce Q. 11. What is the first Inference from this Doctrine A. That no unregenerate Person can have any Assurance for it is the fruit of Justification Adoption and Sanctification Q. 12. What is the second inference A. That all the Joys of Heaven are not to come buâ— â—ome communicated in this life 1 Pet. 1.8 Whom having not seen ye love in whom though now ye see him not yet believing ye rejoyce with joy unspeakable and full of glory Q. 13. What is the third inference A. That assured Believers need to be circumspect persons that they grieve not the Spirit Eph. 4.30 And grieve not the holy spirit of God whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption Of Peace of Conscience Quest. 1. WHat doth the word Peace signify in Scripture A. In the Language of the Old Testament it signifies all temporal good 1 Sam. 25.6 Peace be both to thee and peace be to thine house and peace be unto
perfecth blessed in the full enjoying of God to all Eternity Q. 1. What is it to be acknowledged by Christ A. It is Christ's owning of the special relation betwixt hiâ— and them Mat. 25.34 Come ye blessed of my father inherâ—â— the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the worlâ— Q. 2. Whom will Christ acknowledge for his A. Such as confess Christ now Mat. 10.32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my father which is in heaven Q. 3. Before whom will Christ confess them A. Before his Father Angels and Men. Rev. 3.5 He that overcometh the same shall be cloathed in white Raiment and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life but I will confess his name before my Father and before Angels Q. 4. Who shall be denied by Christ in that Day A. All that now deny Christ shall be denied by him 2 Tim. 2.12 If we deny him he also will deny us Q. 5. Why will Christ openly acknowledge them A. To wipe off all Aspersions and Censures that now are cast upon them Isa. 66.5 Your brethren that hated you that cast you out for my names sake said Let the Lord be glorified but he shall appear to your joy and they shall be ashamed Q. 6. What will be the effect of Christ's Acknowledgment A. 'T will put a full end to all Doubts Fears and Jealousies of themselves 1 Cor. 4.3 4. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you or of man's judgment yea I judge not my own self for I know nothing by my self yet am I not hereby justified but he that judgeth me is the Lord. Q. 7. What other effect will it produce in them A. Joy unspeakable and transcendent hence called time of refreshing Acts 3.19 When the time refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord. Q. 8. Is this the only time Christ acknowledgeth them A. No he acknowledgeth them by his Spirit 's Testimony now but that 's private in their Bosoms Rom. 8.16 The spirit it self beareth witness with our spirits that we are the children of God Q. 9. What is the first Inference from hence A. To warn all how they pass rash Censures on Christ's Servants Psal. 73.15 If I say I will speak this Behold I should offend against the generation of thy children Q. 10. What is the second Inference A. Let none be aâ—raid or ashamed to confess the Person Office or any truth of Christ for any loss or danger that may threaten them Luke 12.8 9. Also I say unto you Whosoever shall confess me before men him shall the son of man also confess before the Angels of God But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the Angels of God Q. 11. What is the third Inference A. Let Christians abound in good works Every act of Charity for Christ shall be acknowledged by him in the Day of Judgment Mat. 25.35 For I was an hungred and ye gave me meat I was thirsty and ye gave me drink I was a stranger and ye took me in Q. 12. What is the last inference A. Let all Christians love and long for the day of Christ's appearing 2 Tim. 4.8 Hence forth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord the righteous Iudge shall give me at that day and not to me only but unto them also that love his appearing Of Christ's acquitting Believers Quest. 1. WHat is it to be acquitted by Christ A. It is to be discharged and cleared from all the guilt of Sin and punishent due to it by the Law upon the account of Christ's Righteousness imputed by God and received by Faith Rom. 5.1 Therefore being justified by faith we have peace with God through our Lord Iesus Christ. Rom. 8.1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Iesus Q. 2. How many ways are Believers acquitted A. They are acquitted now in the Court of Heaven Rom. 8.33 Who shall lay any thing to the change of God's Elect It is God that justifieth In the court of their own Consciences 1 Iohn 3.21 Beloved if our hearts condemn us not then have we confidence towards God And in the Day of Judgment Both particular Heb. 9.27 As it is appointed unto men once to die but after this the judgment And general Acts 3.19 Repeat ye therefore and be converted that your sins may be blotted out Their Sins are then blotted out Q. 3. How doth Christ's acquittance now differ from that at Iudgment A. They differ in respect of publickness this is secret in the Believer's bosom and that open before Men and Angels Rev. 3.5 I will confess his name before my Father and before his Angels Q. 4. What is the second Difference A. They differ in respect of subjective certainty and assurance A Believer may doubt of this but not of that 1 Cor. 4.4 5. For I know nothing of my self yet am I not hereby justified but he that judgeth me is the Lord therefore judge nothing before the time until the Lord come Q. 5. What is the third Difference betwixt them A. They differ in point of consolation This always bears proportion to the certainty of it Hence that day is called the time of refreshing when Christ blots out their Sins by Sentencial Justification Acts 3.19 Repent ye therefore and be converted that your sins may be blotted out when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord. Q. 6. Do Believers then lie under condemnation till that Day A. No they are truly and fully justified now Iohn 5.24 He that heareth my word and believeth on him that sent me hath everlasting life and shall not come into condemnation but is passed from death unto life But this Sentence is not yet publisht by Christ's own mouth as it shall be then Q. 7. On what account shall they be acquitted in that Day A. On the very same account and score they are now viz. For the imputed Righteousness of Christ in the way of Free-grace Eph. 1.7 In wham we have redemption through his blood the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of his grace Q. 8. Must the Saints be summoned to Christ's Bar in that Day A. Yes they must appear as well as others 2 Cor. 5.10 For we must all appear before the judgment-seat of Christ. But not to the same end Iohn 5.29 And shall come forth they that have done good unto the resurrection of life and they that have done evil unto the resurrection of damnation Q 9. What is the first Inference hence A. How sure is a Believer's Justification being so ratified privately and publickly in this World and that to come Q. 10. What is the second Inference A. Though the Day of Judgment be awfully solemn it should not be dreadful to Believers They should look for and hasten to the coming of the Day of God 2 Pet. 3.12 Looking for
Prayer by pleasing the Spirit of God by looking to Jesus c. Of the Conclusion Quest. 107. WHat doth the Conclusion of the Lords A. The Conclusion of the Lords Prayer which is For thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory for ever Amen teacheth us to take our encouragement in Prayer from God only and in our Prayers to praise him ascribing Kingdom Power and Glory to him and in testimony of our desire and assurance to be heard we say Amen Q. 1. Why is the Conclusion joyned to the particle For A. To teach us that therein are included arguments or reasons to press God withal and to prevail with him for audience Q. 2. But is it lawful to argue with God and to urge him with Reasons in Prayer A. 'T is not only lawful but expedient yea highly commendable as is seen in the Sains Prayers In Moses 's Numb 14.13 And Moses said unto the Lord then the Egyptians shall hear it for thou broughtest up this people in thy might from among them Ver. 19. Pardon I beseech thee the iniquity of this people according unto the greatness of thy mercy and as thou hast forgiven this people from Egypt even until now In Ioshua 's chap. 7.7 And Ioshua said Alas O Lord God wherefore hast thou at all brought this people over Iordan to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites to destroy us would to God we had been content and dwelt on the other side Iordan Ver. 9. For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land shall hear of it and shall environ us round and cut off our name from the earth and what wilt thou do unto thy great name In Asa 's 2 Chron. 14.11 And Asa câ—yed unto the Lord his God and said Lord it is nothing with thee to help whether with many or with them that have no power Help us O Lord our God for we rest on thee and in thy name we go against this great multitude O Lord thou art our God let not man prevail against thee In Iehosaphat 's 2 Chron. 20.6 And said O Lord God of our fathers art not thou God in heaven and rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen and in thine hand is there not power and might so that none is able to withstand thee And Hezekiahs 2 Kin. 19.15 And Hezekiah prayed before the Lord and said O Lord God of Israel which dwellest between the cherubims thou art the God even thou alone of all the kingdoms of the earth thou hast made heaven and earth Ver. 19. Now therefore O Lord our God c. Q. 3. But to what purpose can we think to prevail with God by our Arguments and Importunity A. They are not used as though we would put God in remembrance of any thing or would prevail with God to do that for us which he is unwilling to give Q. 4. Why then A. For our own profit for the enlarging of our own hearts for the exciting of our fervency for the exerting of Faith Hope Zeal Charity c. in Prayer and so to prepare our selves for the Mercy that we may the more gratefully receive it and the more fruitfully imploy it Q. 5. How many Arguments are in this Conclusion A. Three Q. 6. From whence are they taken A. From Gods Kingdom from his Law and from his Glory Q. 7. What Kingdom is here meant A. Gods universal essential and absolute Kingdom wherein may be and is involved his special Kingdom over the Church Q. 8. What are the Arguments from hence A. Because all that we can pray for in this Prayer is for the advancement and perfecting of this his Kingdom by the destruction of all persons and things that oppose it and the completion of his dominion over all his Subjects therefore he would grant all these requests Q. 9. What is another 2. Because he being such an absolute Lord and Soveraign has an undeniable Right and unquestionable Authority to give and grant all we ask and to effect and bring to pass all we beg for all persons and things are his own and at his disposal Mat. 20.15 Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with my own Q. 10. What is meant by Power A. Gods essential infinite irresistible power whereby he can do what he pleases Ps. 135.6 Whatsoever the Lord pleased c. Q. 11. What is the Argument from hence A. That we ask nothing from God but what he can do with infinite ease in despite of all the opposition that Hell Earth and Heart can make to the contrary Phil. 3. ult According to the working c. Eph. 3.20 Now unto him that is able c. Q 12. What is meant by Glory A. Not his essential Glory which no Man or Angel can ever apprehend Q. 13. What Glory then A His declared and acknowledged Glory even the accomplishment of all his Decrees by his Providence and then the love the adoration and the praises the self-dedications of Angels and Saints returned to him for the same Q. 14. What is the Argument or Motive from hence A. That seeing the substance of every request does directly tend to and will perfectly end in this Glory of God when they are fully answered therefore he would gradually answer them while we are here and perfectly at last to the advancement of his Glory now and the completion of it then 1 Chron. 29.11 Thine O Lord is the greatness and the power and the glory c. Jos. 7.9 And what wilt thou do unto thy great name Isa. 42.8 I am the Lord that is my name c. Isa. 48.11 For my own sake even for my own sake will I do it c. Q. 15. Why is Amen added A. Because 't is the usual Conclusion of Prayers and Praises Psal. 41.13 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel c. Psal. 72.19 And blessed be his glorious name for ever c. 2 Cor 13. ult The grace of the Lord Iesus and the love of God c. Rom. 16.20 The grace of our Lord Iesus Christ be with you Amen Q. 16. But what doth this word here signifie A. It signifies 1. the reality and ardency of our desire to be granted in what we pray for Rev. 22.20 He which testifieth these things saith surely I come quickly Amen Even so come Lord Jesus Q. 17. And what besides A. Our trust and firm confidence that we shall be heard and answered in all these our requests Rev. 1.7 Even so Amen Rev. 7.12 Saying Amen Blessing and glory and wisdom c. Q. 18. What are the Inferences from hence A. That we ought to use in Prayer all such Arguments as may most and best affect our Hearts towards God excite our Graces and succeed with God Q. 19. What 's another A. That all we pray for must be in a subserviency to Gods Kingdom and with a desire of his Glory Q. 20. What is the nâ—xt A. That we must act according to our Prayers do all we can for the advancement of Gods Kingdom and the exaltation of his Glory as subjects and votaries thereto Ps. 116.16 1 Cor. 10.31 Q. 21. What may more be gathered hence A. That we ought to begin so to continue and conclude our Prayers in lowest Adorations of God and acknowledgments of his Glory and Attributes Q. 22. What more doth this Conclusion teach A. That in Prayer we must be fervent in our desires and longing for what we pray Jam. 5.16 Q. 23 Is there any thing besides A. That praying for things agreeable to Gods Will we ought to be confident that we shall succeed in our requests praying for 〈…〉 and after the manner of this Prayer Jam. 1. â—â—